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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
GAIN FOR TREASURY.
Revenues for Last Seven Month In
creased SEA 600 600

The January treasury statement of re-
ceipts and disbursements shows the total
revenues of the Government exclusive
of the Postofficc Department. for the first
seven months Of tae fiscal year beginning
July /, 1897, to have been $245, 094 900,
against $1S1 AZ $40 for the correspond
ing period of 1867, an increase Of $685.
100000.
Customs receipts for seven months foot
up $77,0S4, 573, against $50, 500 for
the corresponding period last year; inter-
nal revenue receipts, 500, 941 ,403 against
$50 1853, 5S1; miscellaneous receipts, $780,
05S Pas, against $13972, 495. The expen-
ditures for the seven months aggregate
$244, 100000 in round figures, against
1925 ,GI9, 900 for the corresponding period
of the preceding twelve months. The in
creased outlay is charged against the sew
eral accounts as follows approximately
Civil and miscellaneous, $40, 500, 900; war,
$5,500,0O0; navy, $4,0000O0; pension,
$S,500,O00. January customs receipts ag-
gregate $14, 239, 400; internal revenue,
So ,443, 200; miscellaneous, $1,000, 947.
News of Minor Note.
A new surety company, backed by the
Deutsche bank of Berlin, is to be Started
in New York.
Abraham Tebbits, the Boston leather
merchant accused Of embezzlement, has
been arrested at Regina, Asainaboia
County, Northwest Territory.
President Burt of the Union Pacific
has secured an option on forty ceres Of
land in Omaha, which is TO be laid out
in railroad yards for the use of the COM
pany.
Orders have been given by Secretary
Long to have the big armored cruiser
Brooklyn make a winter cruise through
the West Indies, and especially ataong the
Windward Islands.
The General Passenger Agents Asso-
citation has ratified the finding of the
rate clerks in which it was recommended
that the excursion rates of last summer
be maintained this year.
The Canal Boat Owners Association
of New York has drafted two Bills for
the protection of the commerce of the
State and Of the canals and they will be
introduced in the Legislature.
President Potter OF the L. A. w. re-
quests that wheelmen everywhere send
him the name of any transportation COM
pany that imposes unjust charged for car
rying cyclists or in other ways ;s oppres-
siye to riders.
At Bethlehem, Pa, Rt Rev Gthelbert
Talbot, d. D., LII. D., formef mission
airy bishop OF Wyoming and Idsho, was
enthroned as bishop of the Central Penn
sylvania diocese of the Protestant Epis
copal church.
Henry Goettel, young German baker,
after making a confession to the Sheriff
at st. Augustine to the effect that Her
man Breetz and himself wrecked a pas
senger train near Rivera on thu Florida
East coast, committed suicide hy hang
Ing himself with a towel in the fail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
On the Democratic side no man i - ne

On the Democratic side no man Ia 10 be
considered seriously as nn orator, unless
Bailey be so termed. The Republicans
have rising man in Moody, from the old
Essex district of Massachusetts; but
among the leaders of the House at pres
ent there IS remarkably little oratorical
ability.
At the Senate end of the Capitol, Frye
anu Wolcott are the best orators. VOL
eott Is the wittiest man in the upper
Rouse, and is always sure of attent on
when he talks. Aldich of Rhode Is ID
Is the most expert debater. Stewart. of
the silver tongue and silver hair, talks
the most.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
DE LONE Is RECALLED
HIS RESTORATION ACCEPTED BY
SPANISH GOVERNMENT.
Impertinent Spaniard No Longer Min
lister at Washington-Confes that
He Wrote the CanaIejas Note-Peace-
able Relations Are Not Affected.
Message Comes from Madr;d

Enrique Dupuy de LONE is no longer
the Spanish minister TO this Government.
dis recall was demanded by this Govern
ment when it was discovered he had writ
ten letter in which he spoke of the Pres
ident of the United States as low poll
tieian, weak and catering to the rabble."
Such letter, purporting to have 'een
written by him in December last to SaRor
Canaiejas, was published throughout IN
country Wednesday morning, having been
given to the press by the Cuban junta in
New York, who had received it by the
hands of a special messenger from Ha-
vana, where it had been stolen from Ca
nalejas.
The following is the substance of the
cablegram sent to Minister Woodford in
Madrid by the State Department: There
has appeared in the public prints letter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16


da, Western Canada, before taking up
their home there visited the country as
delegates. They reported to the Gov
eminent of the Dominion OF Canada
the result of their observations, and
from this report extracts have been
taken. which are published below;
Eve have visited number of most
desirable locations, and are highly
pleased with the country as whole,
1t being beyond our highest expecta-
TONS We find here a prosperous and
well-contented lot of people. They
have comfortable homes, and their vast
fields of wheat and other crops in addi-
ton to their herds of choice cattle, in
dicate prosperity in the full sense of
the word. In conversation with the
farmers throughout our trip we learned
that the majority of them came here
with very limited means, and some with
no more than enough to bring them
here, and they are nov well-to-do. They
all claim that this is the only country
for Il poor man, or one with little
means. to get start and make a home
for himself and family AS you are
aware, we were little shaky and I'M
decided before leaving Detroit, but
have determined since that we, with
our friends, will make this country our
future home 1t Is far from being the
Wilderness we had pictured it to be; it
Is, instead. land having all the facili-
ties required by modern civilization,
such as railroads, markets stores,
churches, schools, etc, in fact, an ideal
home for those having the future well
fare of themselves and families at
heart"
The Messrs. Striovski selected the
Alameda district, but what they say
Of it applies in general way to most
other districts in that vast country.
They speak of the fuel, which is to be
had in great quantities, of the water
that can be had by digging from ten to
twenty feet and of the good grazing
land to be had almost everywhere.
There Is plenty of wood for building
timber and for fuel, while coal is con-
venient, and sells at low prices at the
mines. In driving through the country
they passed many fine patches of wild
rGspberries, and say they can speak
highly of their flavor, as they could not
resist the temptation to stop and eat
Having already transgressed on your
valuable space, | shall defer further
reference to Western Canada for an
other issue. An Illustrated pamphlet
recently issued by the Department of
the Interior, Ottawa, Canada, giving a
complete description of the country,
will be forwarded free to all who write
for it. Yours.
WESTERN CANADA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Consistency-A jewel that the pawn
broker refuses 10 recognize.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
PRES. Mckinley va, FREE SILVER.

a mss IA N ANNEX sSs NhE SAL Ens
a battle of giants Is going TO take
place this summer on 10000 farms In
America, not In talk or votes, but in
yields. Salaer's two new potato mar
wells are named as above, and he Of
fers price for the biggest potato yield,
also $500 in gold for suitable names for
his corn III inches long, and oat pro-
dgies. Only seedsmen in America
growing grasses, clovers and farm
seeds and selling potatoes at $3.50 a
barrel. The editor urges you TO try
Salzer's Northern Grown Seeds, and to
Send This Notice with 10 Cts. in Stamps
TO John a. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse,
Wis, for II new farm seed samples,
worth $40, to get start, and their
big catalogue. en-.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

millionaires, of course. Turner, the new
Senator from Washington, is appraised at
about $4,000.000, invested in gold mines
Wetmore of Rhode Island, now serving
his first term, inherited S5,000,000. Ell
kins of West Virginia may be put down
conseryatively at 100000; he owns coal
mines and vast tracts of land in that
State. Eugene Hale OF Maine, who mar
ried the daughter of Zach Chandler. is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Eavnr Cnnfnnf

Some pssple are never content with
anything, They win not find exactly
what they want even In heaven, If they
know some one is there ahead of them.
For instance, some are great sufferers
from neuralgia. Friends have told
them what Is best and certain to cure
them. Not content with what is said.
they suffer on. Pain ravages and de-
vastates the system, and leaves it a
barren waste. st. Jacobs Oil has cure'l
thousands. Just try Ii.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

by local applications, as they cannot reach e
diseased portion Of the ear. There Is only one
way 70 cure deafness, and that is by conStit-
sohdl remedies. Deafness Is caused by an In
EuStaehian Tube When this tube Is infamed
you nave q rumbllng sound or imperfect heas.
ins, ana when 1t Is entirely closed, Deafness Is
taken out ana this tube restored TO It's normal
condition. hearing viii be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh
which Is nothing but an inlamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for ary
case OF Deafness (cauSed by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send fer
circulars free.
F. J. CHENEY s CO.. Toledo. o.
eFs~ Sold by Druggists, use.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

les and n warm advocate of the gold
standard. Mr.. Roberts began his career
as printer in the office of the Fort Dodge
Messenger, ana before he had arrived at
his majority he was part owner of the
plant, and a few years afterward its sole
owner. Mr.. Roberts won a reputation
during the last presidential campaign by
his reply to Harvey's COINS Financial
School," and more than 10000 copies of
his book were bought by the people. He
has occupied prominent public positions in
Iowa and has been a political leader for
several years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
MILLIONS TO PAY OLD CLAIMS.
Bills Reported to the Senate for An
prODriation of 60. za5 o52

Senator Teller, chairman of the Senate
Committee on Claims, introduced two
bills in the Senate embodying the results
of the committees investigation under the
provision of the general deficiency act of
last session authorizing that committee
TO investigate and report upon meritorious
claims against the Government which are
before the committee
One of the bills refers nun, rous claims
to the Court of Claims, am the other
is an omnibus measure providing appro-
priations under general heads, as fol-
lows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Usually the Case,

Lady-Now that you have had some
thing to eat, will 70 usplit some wood
for me?
Tramp-Tm sorry, madam. but real
ly, I'm indisposed.
Lady-What is the nature OF your
liz dispOsition?
Tramp-Im indisposed to split the
wood
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Map Puzzle Educator.

Sent out by the Chicago Great Western
Railway, is a dissected map of the Uni
ted States, printed on heavy cardboard
and the puzzle consists in putting the
pieces together so as to form the com
plete map.
1t will be found interesting and instruct
i've to old and young.
Send 10 cents to Puzzle Department
Chicago Great Western Railway, Quincy
Building, Chicago, Ill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnlne Tablets All Druggists
refund the money II 1t fails to cure 25c
BY doing nothing we learn to do ill.,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Mattie-Why have you continually
stared ut that couple across the way
foI the last half hour?
Helen-Oh, l was merely watching
their actions. They were only mar
ried yesterday.
Matte-rhats just like you. You
never miss an opportunity to contem-
plate matrimony.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

All but about $1,000 OF the claims of
States allowed are for the refunding of
moneys advanced for raising troops dur
ing the war of the rebellion by California,
Oregon and Nevada. Provision is made
for the investigation by competent tribu-
nails of the claims of Florida and Tennes-
sec against the United States and the
counter claims of the general Government
against those States. Both these conten-
tons are of long standing.
Provision is also made for the adjust
ment of claims of fifteen other States
amounting in the aggregate to S195,260,
which are the results of expenditures
made by the various States in equipping
troops during the war OK the rebellion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

With his silvery hair and beard he is the
very picture of Kriss Kringle. There has
never been any dispute as to the identity
Of the homeliest man in Congress since
Cockrell of Missouri was elected to the
Senate. There is no malice in saying this,
for he himself takes pride in the fact.
Even pettus, the new Senator from Ala
bama, makes no attempt to dispute Cock
rell for the d stinctinn EXcent for Cock
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Alphabet Engraved ON a Plnhead.

Frank J. Mollenhauar is peshaps the
most expert engraver In New York, II
not in the world. In delicacy of touch
and skill In handling dehcats inStru-
ments his work is something marvel
Gus. His latest achievemeEt was to
engrave the twenty-six lettGre of the
alphabet on the head of q pia- Under
a magnifylng glass the letter. ere clear
and distinct, and each is as fssrfect as
any ever engraved for visiting card
or wedding Invitation But With the
naked eye the minute letters age mere
" scratches which have no dfseernibie
form. Mollenhauers work was the re
salt of an attempt to beat thu work OF
d man who had engraved tie Lord
prayer on a three-cent pisle.-New
York Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Demand for More Ratt,.s,,cs.

more batteships, and there can be no doubt
that Congress win consider his recommen-
daticas. Protection Is what our sea ports re-
quire. and fortifcations will not adequately
supply this. Defense against all disorders OF
a malarial type Is. however. adequately
afforded by Hostetters ,itomach Bltters an
efficient remedy, also, for constipation. bill.
iousness, dyspepsia, rheumatism and ner-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

iOi. - Az ~ lOI COCh-
rell, however, Pettus
would be an easy win
ner in this regard.
The homeliest man in
the low er house is Ed
dy of Minnesota, and,
like Cockrell, he
prides himself on it.
He dresses like q
farmer, in a gray ncn-
descript cos t u IN e,
which looks so soIled
that it does not show
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

j. Belden of New
York is worth four
or five millions, in
vested in hotels
and all sorts of en-
terprises. Hit of
Illinois is probably
as rich as Belden:
he got his money
with his wife.
Over ut the Sen
ate end of the Cap
itol is to be found
u,tifn 81 iuvf.h nf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

supposed to possess
100000 or &c.
600, 0O0. Proctor
of Vermont las
$4,000, 900 invested
N marble quarries.
and Smith of New
Jersey is credited
with $4,000, 600,
earned by the man
ufacture of patent
leather.
The oldest mem
Der of the House
Of Representatives
Is Galusha A.
Grow of pennSyl-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
w asteGlI.

"Fwats this | hear about you soak
In a Chinyman wild a brick?' asked
Mr.. Hogan. Il did" admitted young
Hogan. "Niver let me hear av TIL like
again. Always brreak brick in two
and soak your man twice You young
Americans are much too wasteful."-
Indianapolis Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Total Observation-Disclosures. 9, ia
1t appears from data and statistics
which have been gathered ly the Chicago
Times-Herald that the men are going
fully equipped and well prepared for the
hardships. The brave-hearted adventur-
ers will be provided with ample means,
adequate provisions and suitable nipple
ments. They have spent the winter in
perfecting arrangements. They are con-
hdent that they will have the advantage
over companies. corporations and indi-
Eiduals who dashed into the region with
out tools, food or study OF the country
They figure that it has paid them to make
haste slowly. They will get to the creeks,
mountains and hills in better state of body
and health than the crowd which has
been ice-locked during a frightful winter
Illinois has hardly a town in which
there is not an association of Klondike in
terests, or at least n little band of mel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

dirt. His mtlstnche is always just about
four days old, and his whiskers have a
growth Of two days. How he keeps EN-
so is q mystery, but he has never been
seen clean-shaved. Withal, he is quaint
humOrist, ard a man of considerable
ability
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

n the present House
o f Representatives
are probably more
rich members than in
any of its predecess-
ors from the begin
ming of the Govern
ment. Pennsylva MIA,
New York, and par
ticularly Massachu-
sets, are sending
wealthy men - Con-
gross nowadays; the
poor men come from
the South and West.
Charles Il. Sprague
o f Massachusetts
heads the list Of plu
tocrats. He married
ton who hrOcDht him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
ODD MEN IN CONGRESS-
SOME ARE MADE CONSPICUOUS
BY PECULiARiTIES.
Among the Members of the Two Houses
Sprague Is the Richest, Reed the Big
gest, Sulioway the TaIlest, Cockrei1
the HomeIiest, Penrose Handsomest.
Extremes in Congress.
Washington corresponlence:

r n the present House
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Klondike via Portland, Tacoma or Sc
attic. Only personally conducted excur-
sions to Portland leave Chicago Thurs
days. Write JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. p.
A., Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16


q
wan a+new territory. Write tO-day
RHEUMATIC
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectuaily, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FTc SYRUP co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
a RernInr Contrihn,o..

Caller-Are you acquainted with
ORWELL, the poet?
Editor-Oh. yes. There isn't n week
passes that he doesn't contribute some
thing to my waste basket.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

4NIss NeIu OF bust0h, Who wrought I'm
about S15,000,000. Some say it was only
$lo,0O0,00O, but even the latter sum may
be considered fairly decent dover. Mr..
Sprague is a new man in Congress, and is
only 40 years old. Another very rich man
from Massachusetts is William c. Low
ering, who is likewise serving his first
term in Congress. He made his money
in the manufacturing of COTTON goods j
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Can This Re True 2

ParsOn-What do you gather from
the lesson of the five wise and the Eve
foolish virgins?
Student-That at least one-half the
women are foolish.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
GEORGE {. ROBERTS.

The New Director of the Mint Is an
Iowa Newspaper Man.
George K. Roberts, nominated to be di-
rector of the mint, lives at Fort Dodge,
iowa, is a noted writer on economic top
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Mrs. Browning's Age.

Elizabeth Barrett BrowninGs care
fully concealed age is exposSl TO the
world on a tablet in Kelloa Parish
Church, near which she WHY born,
March 6, 1906. She was, Therefore, g
wears older than her husband
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
THE RUSH FOR GOLD.
MIDDLE WEST TO SEND $4,000
MEN TO ALASKA.
Argonauts in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana,
Wisconsin and Michigan Soon to
Start = Have Spent the Winter In
Preparation and Are Well Fouipped.
Exodus for the K1ondike.

LONDlKE fever is
the raging epidemic
in the Middle West
ern States. 1t is es-
timated on an abso-
lutely accurate basis
that at least $4,000
,,,nn In Tu;nn;r VIZ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Thorough purity of the cuticle is attained by the
of Glenn's sulphur Soap.
Hill's Hair and v hisker Dye, black or brown soc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York
cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teeth.
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy Worms. Over 10000
testimonials. They nener fail. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

vania. He has passed his 10th birthday.
Harmer, also of Penn sylvania, has seen
the longest service, having been elected
to thirteen Congresses. The fattest and
heaviest member is Tom Reed, the Speak
err The tallest is Cy Sulloway OF New
Hampshire He measures four inches
over six feet in his socks, and his beard
and hair are long and black. 1t is not
certain who is the shortest representa-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16


tive, but George Il. Nc
Clellan seems to have a
fair claim to that dis
tinction. The baldest
is Cooper x Wisconsin,
unquestionably. Over
on the Senate side Gal
linger of New Hamp-
shire boasts the least
hair. The Santa Claus
If Congress now, as for
many years past, is
j
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

II it is true that poetry runs in the
blood il must be in the poetical vein.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

always very we'll
dressed. Every
body else thinks
that Bailey of
Texas easily bears
off the palm for
good looks in that
legislative body.
The ladies are all
Of that opinion,
and they ought to-
know. Bailey is
q big man, smooth
shaved and with a
strong face full
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

We learn something even by our fail
urcS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Hong Kong is the capital of foreign
industry in the far East. More than
5000 vessels touch there annually.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Nv doctor said would die, but Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me.-Amos
Kelner, Cherry Valley, H., Nov. %, 90
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

Don't give them tea or coffee Have
You tried the new food drink called
GRA1N-O? 1t is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about a as much. All grocers sell it. 15c
and 25c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

There are more than 10000 Euro
peans and Americans resident in China.
OF these 1000 are English.