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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
new COMMITTEE
HAS LARGE TASK
Reconstruction and ReadiuSt-
ment Being Worked Out for
the State.
ALL IDEAS WILL BE POOLED
Regular Program of Legislation
siapped Out to Gain Peace Foot
ina-Numerou important Meas
ures &c Get Attention.

Madison.-A program of rec0nstruc-
ton and REIMBURSEMENT to put the state
back on a peace footing will be worked
out by a special committee of the s'en-
ate. In the makeup of the senate COM
mittees this year, a new committee
has been created. headed by Senator
Roy z. Wilcox. which will consider re-
construction subjects.
All ideas regarding reconstruction
will be pooled through this committee,
which plans TO develop regular pro-
gram of legislation on this subject.
Only a small amount of insurance
legislation has been prepared for this
| session of the Legislature. 1t is ex-
pected that there will be proposed leg
islation under whichl no fraternal sol
clety will be permitted to write new
| business after January l, 1920, at
rates below those based on the ma
tional fraternal congress table. Many
| If net all of the Wisconsin fraternals,
it is believed, will support legislation
Of this character. Commissioner NJ. j.
Cleary of the insurance department
will prepare Il bill on this subject.
Marriage laws in this state are TO be
subjected to amendment. if the pro-
posals of some of the county clerks in
| letters to members of the legislature
are carried out. Statistics Indicate
| that there has been decrease in the
humber of marriages performed in the
state and an increase in the number of
Wisconsin people going to other states
TO marry. The principal objection to
the Wisconsin law is said to be the
provision that names of applicants
must be posted five days before the
license to marry can be issued.
The creation of a state health de-
partment, to supplant the present state
board of health is outlined in meas
ure to be presented soon.
Following the suggestion of Gov
ernor Philip in his recent message.
the foreign language bin is expected
to be dropped into the hopper soon by
Assemblyman Alexander Johnson of
Polk county. The measure will pro-
vide for the elimination of foreign Ian
! guages in all the grade schools and in
high schools, except upon request of
the students in the latter
Important changes in the state fish
and game laws are asked by the state
conservation commission which has
| just submitted its report.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
Younn Named Sneaker.

Madison.-The Wisconsin senate or
ganized by electing Senator w. T.
Stevens of Rhinelander president pro
tempore. o. G. Munson of Viroqua
chief clerk for the third time, and Col
John w. Turner of Mansion. just back
from Chateau Thierry. as sergeant at
arms. Turner's election was unani'
nous. Before taking it's recess the
senate adopted a resolution on the
death of President Charles II. Van
Hise of the University of Wisconsin
and another on Theodore Roosevelt.
The assembly organized by the cleo
ton of Riley S. Young of Walworih
county as speaker, c. L. Shaffer OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
wita the Lawmakers.

Madison.-The prohibition contest
overshadOws all other legislative Is
sues and will be the stumbling block to
the legislature until it has been dis
posed of. Senator Skogmo hopes to
get action on the resolution in the
senate this week.
Members of the Wisconsin legisla-
ture will draw their salary of $500
when they return this week. The an
nouncement was made last week that
the salary and transportation mileage
was ready, but most of the members
had already left for their homes.
The last session of the legislature
passed constitutional amendment
providing for an increase in the salary
of members of the legislature. This
resolution is again before the house.
The sentiment seems TO be general in
favor of its passage. This amendment
would increase the salary from $500 to
s., 200.
The railroad lobbyist is missing at
this session of the legislature. When
the railroads were taken over by the
federal government it was announced
thae 10 lobbyist would be sent to the
different legislatures.
The city manager bin will come into
the assembly from Clark NJ. Perry.
Oshkosh, who will devote his entire
efforts to secure its passage.
The woman suffragists are already
looking over the legislative member
ship. A suffrage bill will be offered at
this session of the legislature.
Lieut.. Gov Edward f. Dithmar is
working out plan for short session
of the legislature which is attracting
considerable attention among members
of the legislature. Mr., Dithmar pro-
poses to reverse the present legislative
/ procedure by holding committee hear
/ ings In the morning instead of the
/ afternoon and then calling Legislative
sessions at four in the afternoon. 4
I petition in favor of change in the
rules to insure "A shorter session is be-
ing circulated by Mr.. Dithmar.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
SHOOTS W0ULD-BE SUICIDE
Policeman Forced to Take Drastic
Steps TO Subdue Man Who Had
Cut His Own Throat.

New York.-In order TO subdue him
for trip to hospital. New York
policeman recently had to shoot man
who had attempted suicide by cutting
his throat with penknlfe.
Fred Hood. clerk in a government
shipyard. had stabbed himself In the
throat and stomach when his groans
attracted IT," policeman. Hood re-
sented intrusion by the law and
stabbed the policeman In the arm. The
patrolman fired three shots In the cell
ing to brighten Hood. No results.
Hood again went after the policeman
with the knife, whereupon the would
be suicide was shot twice in the legs
by the policeman. Hood then subsid-
ed and was taken TO a hospital.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
Perfect Evening Spoiled.

isn't 1t glorious hereY' she ex-
claimed when the waiter had taken
their orders.
''Do you think SOY" he replied.
ITS perfectly lovely. Everything is
in such beautiful harmony--the foun-
tain, the trees, the swayIng lanterns.
the music-everything is ideal. It's
like Fairyland."
I'm glad you like IT,"
I'm simply enchanted. Doesn't II
make you feel as if you had stepped
out of the everyday world into some
thing strange and new?"
Not a bit"
whats the matter? You don't seem
to be enjoying Yourself"
"My boss is sitting at the third ia
bic over there to your left. and / can
tell by his looks that he's wondering
how ] can afford 70 blow myself at a
place like this Dayton News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
His Story Told to Beacon Reporter at
Quarantine.

Carolyn May read no further. It
did not particularly interest the little
girl. Besides, she was very tired
too tired to think of her own supper.
Had she read on, however, even her
simple mind might have been startled
by the following paragraphs printed
below the heading of this startling
story:
Their wonderful good fortune in escap-
ing from the disaster that overlook the
steamer on which they Travelled and
which was caught between the gunfre of
a French battleship and two of a Tur-
kish squadron can only be equaled by
the chance which followed. Naturally,
as a journalist himself, Mr.. Cameron is
prepared to tell the details of his re-
markable adventure in the columns of
the Beacon at a later date.
The boat in which they left the sink
ing Dunraven was separated in the night
and fog from that of the other refugees
the south. In fact, they were enveloped
by fog until they landed upon a stretch
of deserted beach,
There was no town near. nor even an
encampment of Arabs. But soon after
their Decentralization and before the Of
communicate with any civilized or semi
civilized. place a party of mounted and
armed tribesmen swooped down on the
castaways.
These people, being Mohammedans, and
having seen the battle the day before
between the French and the Turks, con-
sidered the castaways enemies and swept
them away with them into the desert to
certain oasis where for nearly eight
months Mr. John Lewis Cameron and his
wife and the other refugees from the
Dunraven were kept without being al
lowed 10 communicate with their friends.
Mr. Cameron was on furiough from
his paper because of i'll health. At the
beginning of his captivity he was in a
very bad way. indeed. IL is said. But the
months in the hot. dry atmosphere OF
the desert have made new man OF hinl,
and he personally cannot hold much ran
cor against the Mohammedan tribe that
held him a prisoner.
There was more of the wonderful
story, but the sleepy little girl had
given 1t no attention whatsoever.
Prince had eaten and lain down in his
familiar corner. The little girl had
gone softly into her own room and
made up her bed az she had seen her
mother and Mrs. Price make it.
Then she turned on the water in
the bathtub and took a bath, II was
delightful to have a real tub instead
of the galvanized bucket they used at
Uncle Joe's.
She put on her nightgown at last,
knelt and said her prayer, including
that petition she had never left out Of
It since that first night she had knelt
at Aunty Roses knee:
"God bless my papa and mamma
and bring them safe home"
The faith that moves mountains was
in that prayer.
Carolyn May slept the sleep Of the
wearied if not of the carefree. The
noises of the street did not disturb
her. not even the passing Of the fire.
department trucks some time after
midnight.
Nor did nearer sounds arouse her.
She had no knowledge Of the fact
that procession of A. d. T. boys
and messengers from the railroad COM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22

pany came to ring the bell of the
Prices apartment. Later the janitor's
family was aroused. but the little lame
boy thought it would be better for him
TO say nothing about having seen Car
olyn May and of having given her the
keys.
So when In the early morning taxi
cab stopped at the street door and a
bushy-haired. troubled-looking man got
out and helped a woman clad in brown
| TO the sidewalk the janitor had no
knowledge of the fact that Carolyn
May and Prince were upstairs in the
apartment that had been so long
empty.
And the Prices are away" said
Uncle Joe in a troubled voice. what
do you think of that. Mandy?"
"oh. Joe! where could the dear child
have goneT
/ 81 haven't seen her." declared the
! ianitor. "But l can let you into the
flat. There's been lots of kilograms
| to Mr. Price in the highland they
weren't all yours. You're Carolyn
Mays uncle. amt your" he asked Mr..
| Stagg
Uncle Joe acknowledged the rela-
tionship. Lets 20 upstairs" he said
to amanda. Now that I'm here"
"Oh. dear, joel :" almost wept Aman-
da. "could anything have happened to
her in this big city?'
Most anything. / s'pose." grOwled
Joseph Stagg. following close on the
! janitor's heels.
The janitor's passkey grating in
! the lock of the private hall door start
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22

health. I believe the Compound will
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, III.
Nervousness is often a symptom OF
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as
thousands of women have found by
experience.
If complications exist, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for
suggestions in regard to your ailment-
The result of its long experience is
at your service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
llrn.a SAC Ald for settIers.

Madlson.-"Getting people on state
lands Is the smallest part Of the state
immigration problem of Wisconsin.
The hardest part Is teaching them
how to make their land productive.
said director Of immigration y. g.
Packer Of the Wisconsin department
Of agriculture before the recent state
development convention In Minneapo-
lis. MINI. Sir. Packer showed the ten
dency Of city dwellers, transplanted
into the country, TO follow wasteful
methods and neglect adequate farm
building measure
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
Wants $500. 900 for Militia.

Madis0n.-A request Tor an apprO-
priation Of s6O0,OO0 for the organized
militia or National Guard is asked of
this legislature by Adjt. Gen. Orlando
Holway In a letter TO Governor Phil
ipp. Under the terms Of the federal
law Wisconsin must organize before
June 3. 1921, 10 military units not less
than 10000 men. This necessitates a
doubling Of the present appropriation
Of $4,000. Full details Of the law
and the purpose Of the appropriation
are set forth in Adjntant General Hol-
ways letter 70 the governor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
5aames the "old Woman"

Mansfield, O.-"This Is the old WON
ans fault" explained Ed Baldwin
when arraigned in local police court
on a disorderly charge.
"She cHsses and swears and calls
me names too numerous to mention.
She throwed pan Of cold water on
me Saturday night when was in
bed" continued Baldwin.
When the judge let him of with a
suspended fine Baldwin said he was
going to the probate court to try to
get lunacy affidavit against his wife.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
You DO say. Mr. Flshermanl

J. w. Partridge. federal fisheries
commissioner. IS trying TO encourage
housewives TO buy sea fish.
He was discussing the virtues of the
sea fish the other day.
DO you believe. Mr. Partridge"
asked bystander. that the 81 a trout
is as good a pan fish as the lake or
stream trout?"
"WeIl, wouldn't say for sure" says
J. W. T., that's all matter of taste"
Indianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
IS COSTLY TO RUN
WHISKY BLOCKADE
Three Dead and Twelve Wounded
Trying to Take Liquor
Across Colorado Line.

Denver. Col.-Running Colorado's
whisky blockade has already cost the
lives of three more or less prominent
citizens and resulted In the wounding
Of a dozen others. The third man to
try conclusions with the state con-
stabulary over his vested rights to i'm
port liquor into dry territory has just
been brought back to Denver a corpse.
When the state went dry several
years ago the National Guard did the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22

Madison-C. T.. Shaffer Of Madison,
who was reelected chief clerk Of the
assembly Is the oldest official IN either
branch Of the legislature, in the point
Of legislative experience. This is the
seventh time that the lower house has
conferred this honor upon him and in
recent years party lines have been
broken down and votes for his election
come from all ranks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
declares Fair WAGE Is Essential.

MadisOn.-"Th basis Of all real
prosperity must be fair living
wage" declared J. II. Taylor. Green
Bay banker, In addressing delegates to
the Master Builders association Of
Wisconsin. at a banquet at Green Bay.
Mr.. Taylor's statement was made
while discussing problems confronting
business men in 1919. chief among
them being the cost Of labor and raw
material, and the demand for prod
uets. He spoke 81 the postwar ques-
ton Of whether wages viii be main
tanned at their present high level.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
MINING STOCKS WERE BURNED
Musty Papers Became Eyesore to
Housewife and She Destroyed Them
Worth Much Money.

Denver. ColO.--An old-fashl0ned,
brass-Dound chest filed with musty pa
pers became an eyesore In the home Of
Mr. Curtis Smith Of Denver. Mrs.
Smith had the brass removed and the
chest and contents burned. That was
Is years ago.
Today action Is pending In the dis
trict court 10 have restored 10 Mrs.
Smith the equivalent of 1900 shares
Of stock in one OF the richest silver
mines In Colorado
The stock, believed at the time 10
be worthless, was fed to the flames
ia the ancient chest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
The whippoorwlII.

Tho fayorite hunting ground Of the
whippoorwil is about the edges Of
forest, or over the tops of the trees.
where the big, fat moths are TO be
found at night. It makes no noise as
it flies. because its feathers are soft
and finffy, but as it darts past you
sometimes it utters a sort Of groan.
The nighthawk occasionally gives vent
TO a loud ''yawk" rs it flies through
the evening air.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
States War Record Commended.

Madison. Wisconsin's war record,
so far as the National Guard Is con-
cerned, has been Incorporated into
official records Senator Timothy
Burke of Green Bay has made a study
of the achievements of the guards,
and has embodied his data into a gen
eral resolution which outlines for the
first time in an official way the SPLEEN
did record that has been made by the
soldier boys Of this state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
Appeal to Philip for Employment.

Madison.-Two hundred and fifty
unemployed Madison machinists, mold
ers and building trade workers called
at the executive Office and appealed
10 Gov. T.. l.. Philip to find them EN-
ployInent. Governor Philip said
there was plenty Of employment in
Wisconsin and If he could not find
work for them In Madison he would
try to place them in Milwaukee and
other cities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
His Rearet.

81 regret that money is every
thing"
ado you really believe that money
is everything IN this woridg"
Il didn't say that. To repeat I re-
greet that money Is everything / have
10 give 10 win the war
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22

nervousness, 8 n q
was in a run down
condition. Two OF
our bS'st doctors
failed To do ne cny
good~I heard so
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege table Com
pound had done for
others, / tried it
and was cured. I
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
and in excellent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
ROMANCE OF THE GREAT WAL

The Experiences of This Newspaper
Man Like Those of Character in
NoveI-Lost for Eight Months in
the Desert-At the Mercy Of Semi
savage Tribes, Man and Wife Escape
at Last to Return in Safety ana
Health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22

WalWorth County Member, New
Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly.
Madison chief clerk and T. G. Cretney
Of Madison sergeant at arms. Three
election contests have been filed. In
the Manitowoc assembly district the
vote between John Lorfeld, Republic
an. and George Rathsack, Socialist, Is
a tie. Contests ore filed against As
sembiyman Frank b. Metcalf" and
Senator L. A. Arnold, both Milwaukee
Socialists, because they supported the
st. Louis Socialist platform.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
Soldiers to Be 4onored.

Wisconsin soldiers wifi
be duly hOnored by the provisions IF
bill by Senator 4. j. PuIlen Of Fond
du Lac, which gives to towns, couD.
ties and cities and Villages the power
to appropriate money for the erection
memorials "t0 the deeds and memory
Of the soldiers and sailors who served
the nation in the war with Germany"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22

In the Primary Glass.
Teacher-Isahelle. TO what race does
your mother belong?
Isabelle Jagged 6)-Human racei
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
Toss Out Dresser,
Carry Down Mattress.

Tulsa. Okla.--During "A fire In
the negro section of Tulsa the
occupants of a twO-story house
which was on fire threw a dress
er from the upstairs window and
carried a mattress downstairs.
Aside from the loss Of the dress
or the fire damage was slight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
END INDIGESTION.
EAT ONE TABLET
PAPE'S DiAPEPSIN INSTANTLY
RELIEVES ANY DISTRESSED,
UPSET STOMACH.

Jumps of undigested food causing
pain. When your stomach is acid, gas
sy, sour, or you have flatulence, heart
burn, here is instant relief-No watt
ingi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22

Just as soon as you eat a tablet or
two of Pape's Diapepsin all that dys-
pepsia, indigestion and stomach dis
tress ends. These pleasant, harmless
tablets of Pape's Diapepsin never fail
to make sick. upset stomachs feel fine
at once. and they cost very little at
drug stores. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
HOW THIS
NERVOUS WOMAN
GOT WELL
Told by Herself. Her SIM
cerity Should Con-
vince Others.

Christopher, Ill-"For four years ]
suffered from irregularities, weakness,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22

The opposite side OF the street is one
Of the things that never comes to the
man who waits.
The Benson signal., 1919-10-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

First pub. October II.
The Benson signal., 1919-10-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
ISOLATED TRACT
PUBLIC. LAND SALE
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
u. S. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona.
October H. 1910

OCCODeT ~, wv.
! Notice is hereby given that as directed
by the Commissioner of the General Land
Office. under provisions of Sec. 2455. R. S..
pursuant to the application of Mrs. 10. H.
Getzwiller. Serial No. 03o609. we will offer
at public sale. to the highest bidder. but
at not less than $l.25 per acre. at 10
o'clock a. m. on the 18th day of Novem-
Der next, at this office. the following tract
of land: NV I-4SW IA. w IL NV IA.
Sec. 9. SWl-4SW IA, Sec. 4. T. 10 S..
r. 22E., G. & S. r. B. & M.
The sale will not be kept open, but will
be declared closed when those present at
the hour named have ceased bidding. The
person making the highest bid will be re-
quired to Immediately pay to the Receiver
the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the
land are advised to file
their claims. or objections. on or before
the time designated for sale.
]. l.. IRWIN. Register.
SCOTT WHITE, Receiver.
First pub. October rs
The Benson signal., 1919-10-18

II SiEase is slowly recoverlt G
from nehrlv month 5 illness.
Miss Woods, of San Francisco.
new teacher who takes a position
with the High School, arrived on
Sunday last.
c. f. Goetz made quick bust
ness trip to Los Angeles, leaving
Sunday and arriving home Thurs
day of this week.
A new daughter, Miss Joan Hud-
dleston, arrived Yesterday at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. c. Huddleston, in Tucson.
Reyes Mendoza, accompanied by
his wife, left Sunday for Kelvin,
having received the sad news OF
the death of his mother at that
place.
On account of several meetings
in town last Wednesday night, the
one called to mature plans for the
Thanksgiving dance, was not held.
The ladies are again requested to
come out Tuesday night. Gentle
men also welcome. Signal Office,
8 o clock p. m.
The Benson signal., 1919-10-18
500 Reward, 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Hall s
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces Of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the. disease, giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing it's
work, The proprietors have SO much
faith in the curative power Of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Benson signal., 1919-10-18
Constipation

The beginning of almost every
serious disorder is constipation. If
you want to enjoy good health keep
your bowels regular. This is best
accomplished by proper diet and
exercise, but sometimes a medicine
is needed, and when that is the
case you will find Chamberlain S
Tablets are excellent. They are
mild and gentle in their action.
easy and pleasant to take. Give
them a trial. They only cost a
quarter. At Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson signal., 1919-10-18

The next step in the highway
commission tangle is awaited with
interest about tie county. Tomb
stone Prospector.
Undoubtedly that's the prevail
ing sentiment in this bailiwick,
judging by the generally and some
times forcibly expressed opinions
on the subject.