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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
The flag Girl.

The flag girl is coming ON nicely.
But this one was just little more be-
tagged than usual She wore stock of
white satin ribbons, patterned with Old
Glory and so tied that no less than
three separate rows Of flags ran around
her neck. Down the middle front plait
of her patriotic shirt waist were pinned
dozen or so small flag brooches. The
pocketbook she carried in her hand was
stamped with flags. And she had TO
flag the conductor of the cable car when
she wanted to alight. because she could
only speak German.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
A woman. seieptlfle E,pedltlop.

Miss HASTE, the Scotch lady who is
undertaking a scientific expedition TO
the south seas. hopes TO take meteoro-
logical observations in addition to MAX
ing scientific collections Miss Prince,
well known botanist, will accompany
Miss HASTE ON her trip Conchology
and anthropology will be studied as
well as botany. The ladies intend to
visit the New Hebrides, the Friendly
and other islands in that latitude Fif-
teen members are joining the oxpedi-
tion, for which a barkentine is being
fitted in Sydney harbor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
-DoubtfaI Characters.-

When Mr.. Gladstone and Lord Ten
nyson paid visit to Kirkwall and
wished to see st. Magnus' cathedral.
they had to get the assistance Of the
United Presbyterian minister to show
il 20 them.
II was" Mr.. Gladstone said. "such
a doubtful character that even in the
company Of Tennyson 1 was not suiIi-
ciently respectable TO be conducted over
1t by the proper authority" The story
is told by Mr.. Patrick Campbell, for 50
many years Mr. Gladstone's election
agent in Midlothian. = Westminster Ga
zefte.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
English Women Gardeners.

Women have taken to gardening in
very spirited fashion in England. The
first place in the examination in horti-
culture Of the Royal Horticultural So
ciety is again taken by lady student
Of the Horticultural college at Swanley,
Miss Olive NJ. Harrison. Altogether l6
women students from Swanley passed
in the first class, one from the County
Technical school, Stafford. and one rom
the Women's London Gardening asso-
citation, London. and one woman stu
dent from Swanley in the second class.
Two ladies passed IN the first class, one
in the second and one in the third who
are nnconnected with any institution
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

her well ever since her birth, besides
which Mr.. Thompson and the governor
are the warmest personal friends The
Wisconsin is now nearing completion
in the Union Iron works, San Francisco,
and will be ready for launching in a
few weeks. She will be battleship Of
the first class and in some respects the
superior of the Oregon, which was built
by the same company. The new ship
wilxbe as fine craft of her kind as
floats, and the fact that her fabric has
been put together by the builders of the
Oregon and Monterey will be a guarantee
Of her worth. Chicago Times Herald.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

Paris is talking with much interest Of
the venture of the Vicomtesse de Janze,
who has started to add to her income
by opening her magnificent Hotel Janze
to the public at francs head. The
house is one of the loveliest in the
Champs Elysees quarter. /: dates back
from the eighteenth century, and every
room can be considered a page of his
tory Portraits of the beauties are one
of the specialties of the staircase, which
is very fine. The sale manager and the
three salons are exquisitely decorated
and full Of art treasures and relics Of
such celebrities as Marie Antoinette and
Josephine. Exchange
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
aurssrh the slill.


Eer expression IS one Of utter gfos,
Betolrening diss soinfment keen.
she looks as II she .rOuid like 20 SO
Some place where she Il no more be sesn-
Her legs Sop sadly at the knees.
Her heels kick foolishjy behind
She appears the victtn Of disease.
And as fer her clothes-uell, never mind
Her nsse Is broken. one eyes gouged out,
The tair On her head Is sllarse and short.
Ber neck Is wrenched from her body stout.
Her chin forlornly hangs 70 port.
Her right arm hangs BY single thread
Eer wrist Is Inangled beyond repair.
In fact, II might be truly said.
The poor thing isn't quite all there.
Her other eye is glued and shut.
And es 2 The chair ste's seen 20 lol.
Weep II ven wfll-alshough she's but
Dear little Mzrlorie.s broken doll
Vim
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

The women who have the run of the
Si00 per season bathing booths ON the
beach fenced of by the exclusives have
devised new custom They are going
in the surf with all the iewelry ON and
decked as If for an afternoon reception
or bali. Some maidens Of the smart
set are giving inatinees in bathing
dresses Of elaborate make. wearing white
mousquefaire gloves and profusion of
jewelry.- New York Letter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
Point. In working R.t.epeerr Lace.

The patterns for Battenberg lace,
which come stamped upon pink muslin.
show the size Of braid used, and il is
always best 10 select a material of
texture of linen similar TO the quality
Of braid used. Before any needlework
is attempted On a piece every bit of the
braid must lie basted ON the pattern. Ii
is best to study the design very careful
ly, so as to avoid cutting the braid ex-
sept where it is absolutely necessary
Keep in mind that in all work Of this
siaracter the wrong side is toward you.
Louise Long Christie in Woman's
Home Companion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

Public schoolteachers must be ON the
lookout for ''guInbacco, which is a
combination of chewing tobacco and
gum. and which is now sold in many
candy and tobacco stores A Chicago
teacher discovered that it was largely
sed by the pupils, and she found it was
sold III the nearby stores. She warned
the proprietors that they would be pros
ecuted under the anticigarette law if
they sold it any more--Woman's Trib-
unc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

Ojamoe is the latest novelty in orna-
mental ware from Bohemia 1t repro
duces the antique in form, and, like the
Ph9nician glass. as we know il in the
Cesnola collection. has its surface illu-
minated by prisrnatic colors- The price
Of each article. whether vase. jar or
bowl. varies. according to its size, frEn
$3.50 70 $50.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
THE YOUNGEST VOLUNTEER

A Kansas Boy. Only Fifteen Years OF Age
Fighting For the Flag
The little farming town Of I.inwood,
on the line of the Union Pac.i'c rail-
road, % miles west Of Kansas City, IS
the home of the youngest of the 200, 600
volunteer soldiers who are serving Un-
Gle Sam in the war with Spain The
distinction is one worth boasting OF,
and Linwood is making the most OF its
opportunity.
Tho name OF this youthful patriot Is
Craig Harris, and his age is 10 years
and 4 months. He is son Of United
States Senator William A. Harris. Lin
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

A French physician has apparently
proved TO a certainty that the conta-
gious period in whooping cough comes
previous to the appearance of the
"whooD. %
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

Your wife always wears such
happy expression. Mr.. Wilkins She
always seems to be smiling"
Yes, she didn't have 70 earn the s47
worth Of gold that she wears in her
mont teeth. "-Cieyeland Leader
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

The dead heroes of the Buena Vista
battlefield. where 5000 American vol
untecrs under General Zachary Taylor
defeated 30. 600 Mexicans under Santa
Anna after desperate and bloody bat
tie. lie in a neglected and unmarked
spot near Saltillo. Mexico.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

4 space is to be set aside in the Con-
gressional library for literature of the
woman suffrage movement. and Miss
Anthony will be invited to place there
her letters. papers, etc. 10 he kept in
tact and known as the Susan b An
thony collection.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

Memorial services have been held for
Miss Willard almost the world over
The Union Signal II lis last issue gives
correspondence from South Africa and
Australia describing services which
were held at many places on she Goth
Of March
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
A HIGH HONOR.
The Younr Lady Who wnI christen the
New RattIsshIp wisconsin.

Miss Madge E Thompson. the pa
triotic young woman who has been Sc
lected TO christen the new battleship
Wisconsin. is tho daughter Of A. E.
Thompson Of Princeton. Wis. ard is 20
years old. She is described IS leauti-
ful girl Of rare attainments and accom-
rlishments and is very popular in the
social circles in which she moves. Gov
ernor Ssofeld selected her becanse Of
.ler high type Of young woinanhood and
because Of the fact thst he has known
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

Among the pretty curtains for door
ways in the simmer are the Indian cot
ton prints in wool effects. These have
palm leaf patterns. and at little dis
tance take ON the appearance Of a fina
cashmere shawl
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

An expert advises that few drops Of
camphor IN the water in which the face
Is hathed in warm weather will do
much 20 remove the shiny appearance
Of the skin which is apt TO be an accom-
paniment Of hot day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

Miss Hannah Kindbom, a bright
ynnl:g woman of Swedish birth, has
jus, hecn installed as professor Of nurs-
irs IN the University Of Texas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

The latest Paris belts are. studded
with oxidized nails. and they are said
30 be beautifully odd The newest
American styles are decorated with
fags and military emblems
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

There is fiywheel in Germany made
Il steel wire. The wheel is 20 feet in
diameter. and $50 miles Of wire was
used in its construction
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

Utah kas the only deposit Of pare
pumice stone IN the United States
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24

The vineyards of Italy cover nearly
5000. 900 acres
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-24
FROM GRANT
TO MKINLEY.
How AppOmattOx Paved the Way
For Manila and Santiago.
A NATION BUILT BY A PARTY.

An Ex-conSederate Veteran Talks of
How the Heart OF the South Was
Touched bv the Generous Words OF
Grant. which the Republican Party
Has Made Good, Until We Have One
Country Again-A Rousing soldier
Meeting I'm support OF the soldier
Ticket-Peace at Last Between Phil
adelphia Factions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18
KICKAPOO.

REApsTowN, May 16.-Time passes along,
and We are reminded that items from Reads
town are due for your readers, al d so we Will
try to impress on your minds that we are still
alive, although there is not as much activity
In business in the village by reason OF the
farmers getting their corn and other grains
planted, for they evidently look forward TO
the necessity of raising bountiful crops this
year, anticipating the great demand caused
by the present war with Spain. And II, as
some think, it will be of short duration, yet II
will require large surplus raised to exceed
the demands already made on the United
States. Our population in this village is
stu incSeasing. A new doctor has already
AIKEN up his residence with Us. and Is finding
quite little practice, thus giving Or. Brown
of Soldiers Grove a little respite from the
constant travel he has had in this direction
There Is but little sickness in the village just
now. We are mostly taken up with news OF
war. and wait the news eagerly. Even the
small children are posting themselves ana
becoming familiar with the geography OF
the Philippines Cuba and adjacent Islands.
-, The rain of Saturday night made IL very
pleasant Sunday, as the dust was becoming
intolerable. The fine day brought several
from Viroqua to enjoy the ride and rusticate
in the KickapOo bills and village. Am ong
the visitors were Messrs. Peck and Spangen-
burc, AS our town can boast of no parks or
geological gardens, the most to be seen We're
the Kickapoogians and the scenery belonging
10 the beautiful river of the hickapoo Wm.
and family visited the old home
stead on Sunday. and were greeting their oiu
friends ana neighbors. URSULA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18
JEFFERSON.

SPRINGvnLE May Is "A few lines to the
many readers of tie CENSOR as to the condi-
ton OF this little burg the county seats near
helghoor. A glance at our little town re-
minds the observer that we are blest with
sufficient facilities for the furtherance of
morality and education, as we have two good
churches and fine school building, Rev
Peckham, the pastor OF the Methodist church.
has endeared himself to the members of his
Hook; and, in fact, to the people at large
The Sunday school in connection under the
leadership of nj. G Davis, is in "a prosperous
condltion, ana has begun preparations for the
observance OF children's day. Rev. Potter
mas recently oecore pastor of the Adventist
church. One need but to hear him to be con-
vinced that he Is an earnest worker in the
Masters service, The Sunday school is under
the direction of b. j Hunter as superinten-
dent. Our public schools are clos ,ly allied
to church work, and ours rank high among
those OF the surrounding country under Mr..
y. IA. Johnson as instructor. He has filed
this position for nearly two years, and seems
toenjoy the universal confidence of patrons
OF the district We have II. O. c. +. lodge
pendent has not yet been enlightened US to
their condition, win speak OF these in the
near future. Most of our citizens have put
In the past week blowing and planting gar
den. Rise In the price of -four causes anxiety
for an unusual amount of vegetables Eli
La Flash, of Newton, has moved upon the
Williamson farm. Fainter and Christian
son moved their portable saw mill beyond
North Springville, where they are busy ~.
One OF Leonard Germans horses was seri-
ousiS inJureu ny d DdfO Wlfes Dul John Miller
Is the attending physician, and the animal is
getting along finely =. Mrs. Shouts. of New
ton, Is at the parental home of Mr. Cham be rs.
Miss Flora Bierce drove to Avalanche
last Tuesday 49, E. H. officer spent several
days IN La Crosse but concluded to remain II
resident here for the summon -. Mrs Brown,
late or Avalanche. occupes d part of the
house she purchased from Mr.. ofifcer. There
are many riding past this pleasant Sunday.
Among them we noticed our old-time friend
/ 5. Hamilton, of Viroqua... Exit Aunt
Susan" enter "kOsE GERANIUM."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18
CASHTON.

CAsHTON. May I-John Schriner, after be-
ing absent one year, returned Saturday..
Anton Opsal and Miss Agness Johnson were
married last week by Esq. G. A. Erickson.
A. Rolsler and T. SEM, with their wives,
made visit to La Fargo Sunday. Herman
Barth and A. ii. Marx went to La Crosse Sat
urday on their 'b kes," and spent Sunday
painting the city ~. E. Berg is confined
to his bed with Brights disease. Nick Bor-
der who was sent to Waupun for one year,
from Chippewa county, for adultery, stopped
off here the other day p. Dolan has COM
menced digging cellar for a store building.
John Willgrub has the frame up for his
new house, and Martin Mitby has his new
house enclosed. Our new creamery will be
in operation sOon... o. Ii. DoXrud, of Sparta,
spent three days in town. Measles are thick
in our midst Our school closes Friday.
Saturday night will be graduating exercises.
-. Jerome Ringer lost his pocketbook, con-
tanning about 1915, at the picnic at ice cave
May s. Great times they have there, Sun
days. Yesterday one of our residents got
such humping there that he had to remain
home all day. We thnk it n shame and dis
grace for the authorities of the town of Port
land to allow such place on Sunday. -. Mrs
J. II. Cumming is quite low with consump-
ton. E. e. Gaines, of La Fargo, spent part
of last week here. Bert Jenness has COM
menced an action against his wife Minnie for
divorce Mrs. A Palmer died at the Vernon
county asylum last Tuesday, and was buried
in Clinton cemetery, Rev. J. b Nobias Off
ciating, OLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18
Written for the Censor
THE BATTLESHIp'S FATE.

| In order and rest, on the breast of the bay,
Secure at her moorings the battle ship lay.
| No foeman she knew on the land or on sea,
| For at peace with the world ana In order was
she.
Nor little she knew that so near to her keel
Aimed the sword or IA Zoe NJ her bosom OF
steel;
And secured by the flag floating proud from
Ne'er dreamed of the danger that round her
was cast.
Till crash like the thunder disturbing the
deep,
Made angry the pillows around her asleep,
And parted she sunk in the depths of the bay,
A proud noble spirit, of tyrant the prey
Oh. shame to the hand that the fatal touch
Assassin of honor and tyraony's slave.
The same that has starved IN the sight OF
BY thousands the helpless. the innocent poor
And sent to their death, in grave meath the
tide,
Those men who we're hurled in the harhor
and died.
o, s6amel tbut tbs useless for shame you
can't feeD
For your hearts long been locked 'gainst all
righteous appeal
Down, down, with the monster that dared to
assail
The ship of our honOr-rob her of sail!
From farm, and from workshop, from profess
sion shall come
The avengers, In legions, at the sound of the
drum!
All hail the brave nation that stands to main
tain
The freedom she sought and has suffered to
gain;
Three cheers for her now as she stands to ex-
tend.
The laurel that's won by our sister and friend.
success, crown her sorts. attend thou her
feet,
Guard guard il from danger from loss and
retreat,
We cannot but feel she's secure in her might,
And we're proud she stands firmly for justice
and right,
JOHN DELACY.
Retreat Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18
YANKEE DOODLE AND DINE.


Chicago Times Herald: The first
great truth established by the present
war wish Spain is the fact that Mason
and Dlxon's line has been wiped out.
To-day this nation knows no distinction
of north and south. The sectional ami
mosities engendered by that fratrlcldal
rontest third of a century ago have
disappeared, and the "boys" who wore
the gray in 81 are among the first to
don the blue in '98.
Throughout the country there seems
to be general rejoicing over this CRAFTY
iug state of affairs, and q disposition is
everywhere manifest to do every thing
possible to cement the new national
union in fact. The Hamilton club OF
this city, at q recent meeting, appointed
a committee to urge upon bands, orches-
tras and other musical organizations the
duty of minglilg northern and southern
airs equally in all popular programmes
during the war. Hencefortt "Dlxle"
belongs to the nation as truly as "The
Star Spsngled Banner" and yankee
Doodle"
Congress has taken hand in this
work of determination by removing the
disabilities imposed by congress many
wears ago on confederate soldiers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18
First publication May IL. IS9s-4.
PROBATE NOTICE.

Order Limiting Time ana Notlce,
-YERNoN COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
v State of Wisconsin, County Of Vernon-ss
Tn the matter of the estate Of Frances Wood
On the application Of Daniel Thiel. Jr., admin
is.rator OF the estate of Frances Woodbridge,
iste Of Hamburg, Vernon county, deceased, no
one having required the appointment OF commits
sioners on said estate: -.
If ia ordered, That ali creditors are required 70
present their claims and demands against the ssld
Frances Woodbridge. deceased, for examination
and allowance on or before the first tuesday OF
December A. d. 1898, which time Is hereby al
owed and limited for that purpose.
n Is Further Ordered, that all claims ana de-
mands of all persons against the SAID Frances
Woodbridg deceased will be received, examined
and adjusted before this court, at its court room
in the court house. in the city OF N1roqua. IN
said county at regular terms thereof: appointed
to be held on the first Tuesday Of December.
1899 and all creditors are hereby notined thereof
tits Further Ordered, That notice of the time
and place at which said claims and dem ands VIII
be received examined and adjusted as Aforesaid,
and of the time hereby limited for creditors 70
present their claims be given by publishing d
COPY of this order and roSice for four weeks
successivey once in each week. IN the vernon ION
County Censor, a newspaper Paolisheo IN tne
city OF yiroqua- in said county, the hrst puoIlcs
zion to be within ten days from the oate hefeoi'
Dated this 3st day Of May. 1898.
By the Court, D. o. MAHoSEY, county 'uuee'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a
stimulant to the liver and kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
consumption, headache, fainting spells,
sleeplesness and melcholy. 1t is purely
vegetable, mild laxative, and restores
the system to its natural vigor. Try
Electric Bitters and be convinced that
they are miracle worker. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only SOC bottle at E. Ell.
Craig & Co.'S. drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18
SDeciaI Excursion Rates.

Portage City: June to 7, Grand
Lodge 1. o. G. T. Fare and e-third
good until June IL, 1898.
Stevens Point: June 9 to II, North
ern Wisconsin Sangerfest. One fare for
round trip; good to return until June
ID, 1898.
Chippewa Falls: May "a to ~, W. G
T. q. convention. Fare and one-third
for the round trip; good to return until
May 30, 1898.
Omaha: June l to Nov. 1, Trans
Mississippi Exposition. Daily excur-
sion tickets may be sold from June l to
Oct 30 1898, at one and one-third fare
for the round trip, limited 30 days from
date of sale, but not to exceed Nov. 10,
1898. For the opening of the exposi-
tion rate of one fare will be made,
limited 6 days from date of eale.
L. c.. BOYLE, Agent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-18
TUESDAYS KILOGRAMS.

KEY WEST, May IT: Information is
received here as to the following food
prices at Havana: Eggs 10 cents each
meat so cents per pound, -four 30 cents
per pound.
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, May IT; The
provincial government Of Cuba has is
sued decree to the insurgent sympa
thizsrs not to try and eyade General
Blanco's draft for all males Is to IS
Many are being mustered in the service
and being armed and awaiting the
opportunity to turn their guns on tie
Spaniards. SPANS volunteer army is
made up of Cuban sympathizers who
communicate almost daily with insur-
gents in the fed.
KEY WEST, May II: The Spanish
squadron is off Venezuela headed for
Cuba.
WASHINGTON, May II: Major Gener-
al Merrett of the United States army,
has been appointed Governor General
of the Philippine Islands.
ST. PETERSBURG, May II: Japan in
tends to protest vigorously against
America siezing the Philippines. She
has already sought the assistance OF
Russia 1t is believed that France and
Germany will support Japan.
New YORK, May IT, The central
cable Office of the Western Union, has
issued notice to the Puerto Rico gov
eminent, which prohibits all messages
TO or from the United States.
WASHINGTON, May Is: An order
posted this morning by Secretary Long
relative to the publication of news from
the navy department had the effect to-
day of considerably curtailing the sup
ply of information that heretofore has
been rather freely given ont.