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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30

In custody, they were fired upon by the
negro's friends. One hundred shots were
exchanged. Henry Hale was shot and
killed, Chubby Spades was mortalIy
wounded and George Warner dangerous
~ injured. All are white. The casualties
on the negro side are not known. The
alleged thief escaped. A coroner's jury
charges him with murder. Many negroes
In the vicinity have been whipped by
whitecaps recently and a race war is
threatened.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Americas Indians.

There are at present 100000 Indians
In the United States. distributed I'M
evenly throughout twenty-five of the
States and Territories, the largest num-
Der, $4,000, living in the Indian Terri
tory, with $4,000 in Arizona, $4,000 in
South Dakota, $4,000 in Oklahoma, H.
600 in California, 10000 in Wisconsin,
5000 in New York and $500 in North
Carolina.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Variety of Feed for Stock.

In feeding stock of any kind 1t is i'm.
portant that it be furnished a variety
of food. This is not merely a matter of
favor, for different kinds of food fur.
nish usually different nutrition. A
great deal of the success of animals
pastured lies in the fact that they are
able to select their own rations, and the
care they will take to do this indicates
that this is a matter of greater import
ance than it is usually considered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Schooner Held at New Or,eans.

The American schooner w. III. Swan
was seized by the collector of customs at
New Orleans for carrying contraband
goods. Besides $3.50 cigars which were
not down upon her manifest, she had on
board, clumsily concealed. thirty-seven
Mauser rifles, fourteen bayonets, forty
four belts of cartridges, forty-nine boxes
of cartridges, one sack of cartridges and
three brass cannon. The ship cleared
from Santiago for a small Georgia port
and put into New Orleans in distress, and
when the customs inspectors boarded her
they discovered the cargo. The ground is
taken by the officials that not only are the
ordnance and arms contraband by not be-
ing on the manifest, but they are the prop
erty of SPAIN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Private Market for Butter.

farmer who has all the facilities
and who knows how to make the best
butter ought always to sell 1t to private
customers, who will also take his fresh
eggs and other farm products at prices
somewhat higher than he can get in the
open market. But il he does this lac
must obligate himself to supply what is
needed throughout the year, and that
it shall never be below the standard. II
is this last condition that prevents
farmers from making such bargains
TO make the best butter in winter re-
quires care in feeding. and also in han,
ding milk and cream, which too many
are unwilling to undertake.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Green Tnmafn SaIahIa

The tomato differs from most other
vegetables in the fact that while early
in the season only well-ripened fruit
will sell, yet later, when frost has cut
the vines, there is always a sharp de-
mand for green tomatoes for picking
uses. 1t is, therefore, no loss to have
some late-ripening vines, which will
not be ready for the early market.
There are, besides, on all vines that
have borne an early crop some toma-
toes that are green and can be sold for
pickles. What money the farmer
gets for these is so much clear gain, as
in most cases the vines have more than
paid for all the labor given them by
profits from previous sales.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Glover smothered by Manure.

Glover is more easily killed by smoth-
ering than are any of the grasses. 1t is
never good policy to topdress clover
with coarse manure, as wherever a
clod of manure falls on a clover plant,
the latter will surely be killed If 1t can
not grow to one side of the clod. But
If clover seed is sown on top-dressed
land. :. will get the full benefit from the
mauure without injury of any kind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
A Double Barn.

The accompanying illustration shows
a plan for a barn with double drive
ways in which the distinguishing fea-
ture is the great amount of loft room.
Four gables added to the main roof
space give almost another story's ca
pacity to the barn, making it possible
to use nearly the whole of the lower
floor for stock. With a silo and the
root cellar that will be found in the
basement it will be possible to carry a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
THREW DOLLARS AT LAss1Es.
Unusual Experience of Salvation

Unusual Experience of Salvation
Army Corps in Dakota.
Two FOUNDERS found their way into the
Salvation army barracks at Pierre, s. D.,
and as the services warmed up they began
to show their spirit by throwing silver
dollars at the lassies who were leading the
meeting. They were encouraged in their
work by the leader of the meeting an
nouncing to them: '"There is no limit on
this game" and they played it only to the
limit of their cartwheel dollars. After the
game was over the lassies gathered about
$40 off the floor and the hallelujahs were
none the less fervent from the size of the
contribution
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30

The so-called anti-ticket scalpers' law
has been declared unconstitutional by the
New York Court of Appeals. and is there
fore imperative. This law, which was
passed by the last legislative session in
spite of bitter opposition, declared it a
criminal act for any one to sell railroad
tickets in that State except the authorized
agents of the railroad companies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Active Havana Thieves.

The new police force of Havana, estab
lished by Gov. Fernandez de Castro, is
very defective. Senior Calls Menendez
inspector of police, who was severely
wounded by thieves some days ago, died
from the results of his wounds. One of
the rooms in the audience chamber of Ha-
vana, where money and valuabes were
deposited, has been robbed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Iowa Railway Accident.

A three-coach and baggage passenger
train on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern road was wrecked six miles
north of Burlington, Iowa. One of the
cars, containing thirty passengers, rolled
down an embankment, turning three
times in $50 feet. Two persons were
fatally three seriously and seventeen
slightly injured
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
The demand for 0uiuces.

There is a poor apple crop this year
In most places. and as result there is
very little demand for ounces, whose
use as a fruit seems more to give flavor
to rue apple sauce than TO be eaten by
itself. The ounce is very rich fruit.
and Is also hard. even when thoroughly
cooked. 1t is therefore difficult of a.
gest.on. But few pieces of ounce cut
thin and placed in apple pie will give
it delicious flavor, such as no apple
sauce could have without ii.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
GENERAL ADVANCES IN PRICES
Cereals, Provisions, Cotton, Steel and
Pig Irou Rule Hi~her.

Pig Irou Rule Hi~her.
Bradstreet's views the business situa-
ton thus: Winter storms and holiday
have interfered with wholesale demand
and distribution, but later clear, cold
weather is compensating feature, Undue
ing heavy retail business in seasonable
goods. In general business circles most
Developments have been favorable, nota-
bic among which might be mentioned gem
eral advances in prices of cereals, provis-
ions, groceries, cotton, steer and pig iron,
the latter chiefly at Eastern and Southern
points; continued heavy general export
trade, better tone in the market for
hides and leather, more firmness in cot
ton goods and active stock speculation, all
of which are reflected in the heavy bank
clearing total. Unfavorable features are
few, prominent among which is the con-
tinued dullness at Wholesale of wool and
wooden goods. The movement of wheat
and other breadstuffs continues large.
Wheat Including -FOUR shipments for
the week aggregate 5,S24;726 bushels,
against 5,619. 141 bushels last week. Corn
exports for the week aggregate 3,993, SAG
bushels, against 1881, 724 bushels last
week ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Low Evergreen Branches Dying Out
Whnra any of OrIr native foreign ever

Low Evergreen Branches Dying Out.
Where any of our native foreign ever
green's are planted in yards or lawns,
complaint Is made that their branches
die out after the trees acquire height
of ten to fifteen feet. This destroys
their symmetry, and to some extent
Injuries their effectiveness as wind
breaks. All our evergreens, if left to
grow as they will in the forest, will
make large trees. What the lawn
maker complaints of as a defect is an
advantage in the forest tree. If the
row of evergreens Is used as wind
break, plant younger eyergreens in a
row behind the first, and thus keep off
the cold winds from houses or other
buildings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30

1t was announced in Paris that a COM
mercial treaty has been concluded be-
tween France and Italy granting mutual
ly favored treatment except for silk goods
The Government also introduced bill
in the chamber modifying the wine duties
favorable to Italy. The treaty, it is no.
ticed, was concluded during the absence
of Emperor William from Germany, and
there is much speculation regarding its
probable results upon the European ALI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
nucklcn's Arnica Sake.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
cores, letter, chapped hands, cbilblains,
torns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by E. Ii. Craig
a On
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
BY Slow Poisoning.

James Sicher of Minesite, Pa, died
from the effects of arsenical poisoning
He became sick Sept. 10, and from a 70.
bust man of $50 pounds he wasted away
to mere skeleton of 80 pounds. Sicher
had his wife and boarder named Thomas
Beidler arrested, charged with admins
tering poison to him in apple dumplings
They are in Jail awaiting trial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
= Ohf of TMn Ewes

The two eyes really see two objects.
If the ;Au foretingers be held one at
the distance of one foot, the other two
feet in front of the eyes, and the former
be looked at, two phantomS of the lat
ter will be observed, one on each side
If the latter finger he regarded, two
phantoms of the nearer finger will be
observed mounting guard, one on either
ciIn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30

the prize, though not withoueza great
struggle on the part of the rustic
Croeketts. The competition for the
head and wings is keen from the start:
Owing to the toughness of the bird the
body must be fairly riddled before it is
brought down, and IT generally requires
100 bullets. The victor is greeted with
tuniultuous applause and rushed about
the premises on the shoulders of his
admirers. Beer usually flows like water
botn before and after the shooting, but
the pest of good nature prevails while
the ooisterous song and jest goes round
hearty supper crowns the festivities
OF the day, but at night from the low
rooted hail above the saloon steal the
strains of q motley orchestra of rus
tic Orpheuses and in the cleaning, on
every road, afoot, in huggies, or milk
wagons come the swdins and lasses of
the neighborhood for an all-night
dance.
But there are other festivals to make
glad the idyllic life of til Sc whole
hearted. social people. When a farm
er's daughter is married the whole
neighborhood is invited. The house is
thrown open with the greatest hospital
ity and drinking and feasting follows
all day and the next night the festivi-
ties eliminating in a grand dance. fire.
quently upon some improvised bowery
screened over with great bong rs and
binder canvases.
Buxom Young Women.
The young people are healthy and
happyhearted set in this segregated
community. Women. according to the
fatherland customs, spend much time
in outdoor work and their buxom
forms and rosy cheeks point a moral
that city-bred ladies might well heed.
Young women are frequently seen lash
ing teams afield from the barns in hay
time jocund and happy. singing in
their enjoyment of huoyant young life.
To them the ignus fatuus of social
prestige is not ever Turing on from dis
appointment to disappointment to leave
them prematurely hollow checked and
faded and Grabbed. a semi-annual Wis
it to Madison is an event by which to
reckon, but their thoughts and ambi-
tions seldom revolVe beyond the hori-
Zon of their native hills or the routine
simplcities of their humble, everyday
life.
1t cannot be denied that this foreign
civilization is gradually yielding TO the
inevitable. 1t is even now in its pict-
uresQue decline, and hence is so inter-
esting But not the coming generation
nor even the next will fail to be large
ly governed ny it. And it's influence
can scarcely but be for good. The in
dustrious lberty-loving German makes
the most substantial and patriotic
American, as Wisconsin citizenship at
tests. The Shall German rate in our
| poorhouses, prisons and asyIums speaks
| volumes for that nationality. But the
change must come, however the old
| pioneers may cling to treasured hab-
| it's and customs. The hurrying distrac-
tons of the American system have in
vaded the peaceful villages and will
| metamorphosa the sturdy. rosy-cheeked
boy and cir! toward the ultimate COM
| posite type. May they with the change
keep green the graces and sturdy quail
tiles of honesty that fiourished so
strongly in the breasts of their progen-
itors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Young Husband Is Shot.

Elmer Munsell, aged 20, W as shot acct
dentally by his 18-year-old brother-in-law
at charivari festivities twenty-four hours
after MunselPs marriage. The tragedy
occurred in Dry Grove township, Ill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Baby Attacked by n Monkey.

Al Perry, Okla, baby was attacked
by monkey and almost killed. The
monkey belonged to show which is win
tering in town and it got out of it's cage,
ran into the house of A. NJ. Patterson and
attacked his 2-year-old girl. The child's
face was lacerated and one arm and hand
badly cheMed M
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Murder nd Rob a Gamb,e =

Mark MURPHY % years old. gambler,
who went to st. Louis recently from Chi
cago, was killed in the resort he conducted
at 16 A North Twenty third street. His
skull was beaten in with blunt instru-
ment and he died shortly after his bleed
ing body was discovered by James John
son, son of the assistant prosecuting attor-
ney of ST I.ouis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Indians Reject the Treaty.

Secretary Bliss has received dispatch
from Indian Inspector Wright in the In
dian territory announcing the rejection OF
the Dawes commission treaty by the
Creek Indian nation. Inspector Wright
says the count of the returns in the Greek
elections has just been completed and
that the treaty, instead of being ratified
as has been believed, is defeated by q
majority of 152 votes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
sI.Ioo.ooo for Public Uses.

The will of the late Edward Austin OF
Boston bequeathes 100000 70 public
uses. Harvard College will receive $780,.
900. the Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology 100000 Radcliffe College $780,
600. Roanoke College $4,000 and the
Tuskegee, Ala, Normal and Industrial
SchooI $40 600
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Three Men Killed in a Duel.

At Hughes Springs, Texas, Edward
Wilson in a spirit of fun cut off button
from Benjamin Boonhs overcoat. Boon
took offense at Wilson's act. Constable
James Driver and his son David and his
son-in-law, Marcus O'Neill, attempted to
quell the disturbance and Boon opened
fire on them. Constable Driver and his
son were shot dead. O'Neill in return
shot Boon, who died in less than an hour
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
BRAKEMAN GETS $4,000.
Verdict Against the Nickel Plate for
RIackt;afiuo ys Irny.aYa

Verdict Against the Nickel Plate for
Blackiisting Is Upheld.
The Circuit Court at Norwalk, Ohio. has
affirmed the verdict rendered in the Com
mon Peas Court against the Nicke
Plate Railway, awarding $4,000 damages
to Frank Schaffer, brakeman. Schaffel
claims that he was blacklisted by the com
pany in consequence of the latter refusing
to give him a certificate of good character
as an employe, SO that he was unable tc
Obtain employment on any other railroad
lie brought suit against the company q
short time ago in the Huron County Com
mon Pleas Court and was awarded q YER
diet of 5000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Hobson Aids His Parents.

Lieut.. Hobson has just lifted mort
gage of $4,000 on the home of his father.
He earned the money by his pen. While
Hobson and his men were held prisoners
of war in MORO Castle word was sent to
his parents that the foreclosure of the
mortgage would be averted and the money
raised by popular subscription, but the
offer was eourteously declined.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Diamond Is Found in Ohio.

While blowing q few months ago Will
liam Taylor, a farmer residing near Mil.
ford, Ohio, found stone which has prov
en- to- be quite treasure. Taylor took ii
to O. diamond cutter and when informed
that it was diamond he was paid price
that pleased him, but he little dreamed OF
its real value. Then the stone was taken
to Europe and placed before experts, who
declared it to be one of the finest ever
found in the world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Rrakemar x;1,ed IN a co,Iis;ou

A fatal railway disaster occurred three
miles east of Delta. CAL The regular
west-bound freight train had pair of car
trucks off the rails, and while the crew
was engaged in replacing the car on the
track a freight train crashed into the ca
boose. Brakeman J. U. Lewis was Sc
verely injured and died.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30

turned to the bottom It Is soon thawsd
by the earth's internal heat. The re-
suit will be that frost will penetrate to
the bottom of the furrow. giving the
soil a much finer filth than would be
possible by repeatedly cultivating it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Trouble in an Ohio Regiment.

Col. G. V. Hard, commanding the
Eighth Ohio regiment was asked to re-
sign in ''round robin" signed by a num-
Der of regimental officers, and refused to
do so, scoring the signers because of their
taking action without making any
charges. He charges their only reason is
that they are seeking promotion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30

Kansas has been experiencing GOA
famine, the worst ever known in the
State. Hundreds of the smaller towns
have been without coal. Missouri and
Illinois coal was shipped to the State, but
this, with the Kansas supply, did not meet
the emergency.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Caused a Loss of S25O,OOO.

The most disastrous prairie fire that
ever ravaged the Indian Territory has
been brought to an abrupt stop by heavy
rains. The fire started in Chckasaw and
Choctaw nations, and it is estimated that
property valued at $3.50, 900 has been de-
stroyed. An area of seyenty-hve miles
square was burned over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Onions as Food,

Despite their disagreeable effects as
breath perfumers, the common onion is
much the most healthful vegetable
grown, and all would be healthier If
onions cooked in some way were part
of the daily diet. Drinking milk after
the onion will to a great extent absorb
the odor. Those farmers who grow and
use many onions keep>their health bet
ter than do those who are too dainty to
eat this vegetable. In southern Europe
raw onions are eaten as part of the
daily meal, laying a slice of onion on
the bread and then biting through both
together The Spaoiards have a very
mild onion that IS quite commonly
eaten thus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
DEED OF CRUEL ROBBERS.
Jacob Nominee Ducked in Cistern
and His Wife Gtrung Up.

The terrible treatment of Jacob Momi-
nee and wife, living near Touissant, a
French settlement has been reported in
Toledo, Ohio. The old man was ducked
into a cistern until he tainted and then
the woman was strung up by halter un-
til she revealed the hiding place of their
money which they had boarded for years.
1t is alleged they We're robbed by
three masked men of about 81, 700. A
grandson escaped and aroused the neigh
bors, who gave chase and shot one of the
men in the leg, but he was helped to es-
cape in the big marsh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
A Rrn'ilin Lnihnr

Prince Robert of Bourbon, ex-Duke
of Parma, is now the father Of his
eighteenth child, Il daughter, the ninth
child by his second wife. All eighteen,
seven sons and eleven daughters, are
living, but only the eldest, the wife of
Ferdinand of Bulgaria, now % years
of age, is married.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Ohio Bank Robbed at Noon.

At Utica, Ohio, the Wilson Bank was
robbed while the officials were absent for
a period of fifteen minutes at the dinner
hour Two thousand dollars in registered
bonds and $1,000 in coupon bonds and
$4,000 in gold and currency were taken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Cattle ME I'm a Blizzard.

Reports from the cattle and sheep rails
ing districts of northwestern Texas, Okla
homa and the Indian Territory show
heavy losses because of the blizzard in
those sections. Thousands of head of
sheep. half-grown calves and cows nave
persisted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Curing a Kicking Horse.

A kicker il failure on the farm, If
not cured of the habit They not only
iniure themselves, but other animals,
and sometimes their owner. They may
be cured by swinging iron bar or pipe
across the stall door, Drive a staple
about FIVE or six feet from floor on each
side of stall; tie rope in each and swing
bar at ends about foot from floor, or
high enough to strike horse about
hooks. He can kick this TO his hearts
content and not hurt himself. as it will
swing out of the way. In a weeks
time he will not notice anything touch
inc his heels.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Perished in the Blizzard.

George and Ed. Cotter. married farm
ers. were found frozen to death near Ash
Grove. Mo. The day before they went to
Ash Grove and drank considerable. They
started to their farms and were caught IN
the blizzard. 1t is supposed they fell from
their horses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
BARN WITH BIG LOFT.

large stock on the fodder that can be
stored beneath the roofs. There are
many conveniences about a double
barn, and when one is to be built the
form here given will prove an excellent
one to follow.-New England Home
stead,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Rin blaze at Racine.

The plant of the Racine, Wis. mallea-
BILE and wrought iron works was destroyed
| By fire. Loss, 100000; insurance, si0,-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-30
Cb;1d Frozen To Death

A man named Cranwell, his wife and
child, Z years old, were caught in the biz
zard some miles from Viola, Kan. The
horses could not move in the sleet and
the family remained in wagon for two
nights and a day. The child was frozen
TO death