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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-14

Anotbcr cold snap.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-14
LOYAL AND GENERAL NEWS

S Valentino day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
Tented CITY is deserted

The camp nesting closed in happy
experience meeting at ten o'clock, Sun
day night. All things cousidrr d The
encampment was surely one of the best,
if not the best ever held on the grouude.
There was good attendance most OF
the time, but on Sunday came the M.
The gate estimates place the congrega.
ton fully up to 1000 souls. Raw.
Wright, of Sparta, preached strong
and eloquent sermon in the morning
A large congregation listened to Rev.
Christensen in the Norwegian language
at one o'clock. Then came song ser
vice, speaking and singing by Miss
Durham, the deaconess. She has power
in her work and clrries conviction. The
great tabernacle was OVERT ,wn at every
service on unday. The weather, har-
mony among preachers and laymep,
made the meeting just closed a profitable,
spiritual session. Revs Coram and
Nuzum, respectively choris:er and gen
eral m anager, are entitled 70 more than
passing mention for The thoi oughness
of their work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
The Bicycle Tournament,

Tue bicycle races at thu fair grounds,
Thursday, were a success socially, al
though the management expected more
of turr ont The events were all hotly
conteste d. Mat McDougall of Milwaukee,
demonstrated his speed and superiority
to other riders IN the handicap RACES in
which he started from scratch and won
all except the half mile A bad mixup
which occurred in the nils open result
ed IN slightly maring the program in
the shape of disabling some of the
machines, the riders them selves escap-
ing with a few slight scratches.
The mile rovice was won handily by
Rob. wilkins Hugh B lchan an, second;
W. Ritter, La Crosse, third Ray Henry,
fourth Time, 2:425
One mile np,n - Matt MD )ugall,
Milwaukee, first; George E3cIes, Mil
weu<ee, second; Adolph, Kuntso !,
Soldiers Grove, third. Time, 2:415
Two mile handicap-MsDougall, first !;
Ben. G Brown, second; Eccles, third.
lime, 5 05I
Half mile la11dicap Brown, first;
Wilkins, scond; Ritter, third. Time,
1:07.
Nile handicap = McDougall, first;
Brown, second; Wilkins, third. Time,
2:193.
Hafmle unpaced against time Nc
Dougall, frs Brown, secord Time,
1:06a, :22I
Half mile exhibition by trip'et Man
ned by Ha,b -ck, Godenschwsger "A I'D
Knutson. Time, So seconds
Half mile exhib lion on tandem-By
Brown sn1 Chase Time. :05
This ali goes to show that Viroqua
has one Of thu fastest and best tracks
in the state Bezrnak, Brown and Chls
turned half mile on the trjplet, Satur
dav last, 10 Sc 3 seconds.
Fred. l. Schaller, of Sparta, was ref
cree for the meet. He gave entire salts
faction to the riders and crowd. Nc
Dougall, it is said. is the fastest rider in
the state, either among the amateurs or
professionals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31

Vacation has again come and gone
leaving imprinted upon the memories of
these who have indulged in its many
pleasures the rapidity of its flight, as if
following upon the wings of night
Those having passed their time in the
EMO yment OF favorable surroundings
can now continue in their advancement
with renewed strength AID conscious
ness OF being ply sically and mentally
prepared for overcoming all obstacles
that NAV arise in their efforts to obtain
an education
Monday was the commencement of
the new school year, and during the
Summer now closed some of the new
to chers, who have been employed by
our efficient school board, have completed
their normal educational requirements
for successfully pursuing their voca-
tton, and thereby making more prof
Gent and less difficult their work. With
other bright prospects for beginning
another year the onward march of our
educational work, an emolument to
all who are Interested in it's benefits,
there were al unprecedented number
of tuition pupils, about so ia all, ad-
mitted to the high school, of which 80
w'r9 from the county in the first wear
class. A largo membership as present,
with the fol owing enrolment:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
"A herd of live buffalo will be one of

"A herd of live buffalo will be one of
the at rae ions at the county fair,
Soldiers Grove sent larg, mum
Der of people to the camp meeting
"A baby girl came to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams on Monday.
John Williams aud soa of Sugar
Grove, we're CENSOR business callers to.
day.
Granville Hall, one Of Cashton g
prominent me rchants, had business in
our city Monday.
Several of the boys in Company III
have been chosen to make up the bat
talon ball club
Wanted, girl to do hpusework for
family of two. Inquire of r. s. or
Nsttie McMichael, Viroqua.
-Manlev Norris has taken up the
restaurant business 10 Opera block, for
merly run by La Force Terhuue.
Mrs. J. o. Davidson and daughter
are guests at the EDITORS home this
week. Mr.. Davidson passed Suud4y in
the city.
Wanted, by to learn the cigar
makers trade. Gall at G o. Andre VS.
cigar factory, opposite John Spsllum's
residence, Viroqua, Wis.
Young peoples society of the
L ltheran church will hold lawn social
at the residence of Solfest Tollefson,
one mile west OF Vircqua, on Saturday
evening next.
Mr.. Souther, of Mansion, came Ind
purchased Rev Nnzum's best blooded
bull and bis great family COW They
will be exhibited at the iIauston fair
this week.
Frank Vance came near sustaiEin6
serious injuries while threshing at the
home OF Ed. Zltz Ter, on Monday. He
was caught in belt and swung around
at lively rate.
During Sunday evening tle-e was
taken ON the front of Lind's lestaur
an, a new Sentinel bicycle. numbered
1910, belonging to Malcolm H'es. IT
The pArty took :. as a joke rs will be
forgiven, but unless soon returned he
will be exposed.
"A party of young people consisting
of Rsbeca Nuzum. Myrtle Swi ger, Mil
dred Jordao, Hannah Nstwick and
Martin Nelson, took Monday mornings
train bound for Stevens Point normal
school. A majority, of the party renew
thlir studies there.
The B B. society of the church of
Christ will be found at their old stand
on the fair ground during the fair.
Thar king the public for your liberal
patronage during the past, we cordially
invite you to visit us again this year.
Remember we will be found Just north
of the fair house.
Mrs, George Michaelsohn, who ex :
perienced such shock and calamity by
the recent sudden death of her houored
husband. wishes the CENSOR to voice
her sentiments in expressing her deep
sense of gratitude for the consolation
extended md assists nee rendered dur
ing her great trial.
The county medical society held its
quarterly meeting at the county asylum,
last Saturday. Nearly every member OF
association reported, and many were
acc ompsnisd by their wives. A progra y
consisting of eight papers and discus
sions was ca! ried through. Damonstra-
ton of some of the subjects were made.
The whole party was entertained at
lunch by Supt. and Mrs. Wilkins.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
Next SUNDAYS Excursion.

The list Opportunity to meet our
soldier b,ys iu camp will probably be
given next Sunday, when an excursion
will be made TO Camp Douglas and the
d slls of the WI c)nsln at X lbourn City.
The train will leave Viroqua at 7 80 in
the morning, returning aoout O'Clock
in the evening The fare to Camp
Douglas and return will be 81 so; to
Kilbourn, including pas age ON steam
b ,at through the d Is, 81 From Kill
bourn, the train will return TO Camp
Douglas IN time TO witness regimental
dress parade For those who have never
seen the beauties and wonderful scenery
of the De le, this is rare opportunity
There will be plenty of time to take in
all the sights.
Captain Slbaugh writes the CENSOR
that the Fourth regiment viii leave for
a long march on Thursday, and they
hope and expect to e close to the DelIs,
on Sunday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31

The report is current here that
Peter n ,lson, of La Crosse, our late
townsman, has received the appnint mani
of post trader on this Colville Indian
reservation in the state Of Washington
Success to him, say all his Vernon
county friends.
Many men and women go about
face to face with death Bad liver, kid
neys, co1stipated Rocky Mountain
Tea will bring back strength snd health
a5 cents. E III. Craig & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31

....
OF the 1913 in the high school, 81 are
foreign pupils, as follows: Amanda
Natwick, Bud; Martha Neprud, Anna
Neprud, Mabel rhorsgaard, Charles
M chelet Dora Morrison, Jettie Bielland,
Eiida Ri Hand, R4gna, Harriet, Anna
Halvorseo, Westby; Christina Fortuu,
Julia Otteson, Bristow; Joseph Reed,
Nellie Reed, Dora Bouffl eur, Sarah Mills,
Springville; Olga Rentz, Anna Stafsien,
Ellen Skaaland, Minnie Jacobs ID, Z lel
Hanson, Esofea; Ella Smith, Della Smith,
Dell; May Wood, Lydia Wood, LaFarge;
Christina Yttr;, Stella Davis, Ella Hunt,
Lavina Morton, Sadie Morton, Ret eat /;
Elsie Allen, Stella Bowman, E9oIa Car
michael, Car Froiland Epnla Krogan,
Viroqua Township; Katie Bell, Mime
sofa; Blaine Cade, Vesta Hayden, West
Prairie; Mary Hayes, Addle Jennings,
Bessie Jennings, Rose; ifarry Jefferson,
DeSoto; Lars Kalvestrdn, Avslanche;
Phebe Lane, Cashton; Oliver Lien. Coon
Valley; Ada Mulch, Z ROY; Jennie
Mitchell, HiIlsboro; Thea Thomps on,
Mile d wis.
Our sch )C.s h ave risen to that degree
of excellence in its various divisional
branches that many cities of larger
growth have rot yet attained; they
have besn managed in the past with a
precision that has insured successful
progress 10 their advancement, and By
following with strict observance their
&C, tfol
continue to increase their proverbial
popularity for educational training.
Considerable comment has been made
respecting the protection and preserva
ton of the school property, and m, m
bers Of the board are united ia the de-
termination that no damage or defa g.
mAnt of walls and furniture shall be
done without some one suff4rirg the
consequences therefrom. The CENSOR
would caution those who might be- rs
sponsible for any such injury to see
that no damage or defAcement is d3ae,
as the N mbers of the board will srreiv
make trouble.
The following are the names Ct teach
ers who have assumed their respo1si-
bllities in beginning the work of the
new school year:
HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
Principal-Prof. w. W Williams, Milwau
kee.
First Assistant-Lora Jefferson, DE Soto.
Second Assistant Russell. Oshkosh.
Third iAssistant-Mae Wilson, Platteville
GRAMMAR DEPAR rMENT.
Eighth Grade-Don sherman, Hillsboro.
seventh Grade-Millie Lake, Niroqua.
INTERMETI tTE DEPARTMENT.
Sixth Grade-Alice Baldwin, VIRGO IA.
Fifth rade-Elizabeth Livingston, Living
stone
Fourth Gradc-Queen Cas-, Viroqua
Third Grade-Nette McMichael Viroqua
Second Grade-Ella Ellefson Viroqua.
First Grade-Blunche Dunlap, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
"WEDNESDAY, Aug. 81, 1898.
yIRooUA MARKETS.
Republican Preliminary Meeting.

Notice is hereby given to the qualities cleo
tors of the Republican party Oh me sew
preliminary meeting will be held in the
several wards of said CT y on Tuesday, Aug
SOth, 1885, at 1880 p. m, for the purpose OF
pu can caucus, to be held on the I'd day of
September 1895 TO elect delegates to, the
county and assembly conventions. to lie held
on he 9th day of September, 1898, to place in
nomination a county ticket and candidate
for member of tn, assembly. Such pfellmi
nary meetings and caucuses to be held as
follows:
First ward, city hall.
Second ward, at Lindemann's hall in the
Nichols block
Third ward, at Censor Office.
y. o. MAHoNEY. Chairman.
Dated NiroQua, August 18th 1895
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
Olga Lorraine Great Show.

Miss Olga Lorraine and her clever
company of farce comedy stars, will
present the musical farce comedy, THAT
Girl" at the Opera house, Tuesday
evening, Sept 9th. The play is brim
full OF pure and wholesome merriment,
elegant music, solos, Duets, trios and
choruses. II is better than opAra and
funuier than a circus. There is not an
line or feature in the play
and it will be produced just as in the
larger cities. The entire company is
guaranteed to be first class. Prices
will be %, 50, and so cents. Seats now
on sale at Burlin & Arnold's drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
SneciaI Excursion Rates.

Omaha: June l to Nov. /, Trans
Mississippi Exposition. Daily excur-
sion tickets may be sold from June l to
Oct 80. 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-
tiou rate OF one fare will be made,
limited days from date of sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
MANY are rough and wild [ deny

many are rough and wild 1 deny not
but they have heart and II kind one l
fud; heart that is loyal and has Gale d
them forth to action. They are anxiously
awaiting the time when they shall be
called to the front, to there fight death
tie stripas aud stare, their country
Gu Fighting, yes, fighting, mid the
bursting of shell, shrieks of the pierced,
grotns of the dying, thrusting and re-
thrusting, until at last, if need be, their
owr bodies lie down upon the heated
field of action. Snch n1en d. 3 our be-
loved Wisconsin posses
LIEUTENANT L G BREN FER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
All Aboard for the la Crosse Fair.

Thursday of this week will be Viro-
qua and Vernon county day at the La
Crosse Inter State fair and big dele
CATION is expected to go on the excursion
which will leave Viroqua at $50 10 the
morning and return during the evening,
leaving La Crosse at 500. This will be
splendid opportunity to visit La
Crosse and take in the big fair aud races.
Minshalls Vernon is entered i'll one of
the fast races for that day. The fare
will be $1.79 The Viroqua band will
probably accompany the excursion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31

town OF Virouua. is hereby called for satur-
day. September 3D. at 2 80 O'clock in the after
noon, 10 be ED a. the city hail in Niroqua,
10 o ect delegates to attend the county con-
veutiJn TO he held on September 9Th. Also
delegates to the assembly convention 20 be
held on the same date.
BY ORDER OF TOWN COMMITTEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
Feed Grinding.

The Hay feed mill, two miles east of
Viroqua, or Bishop Branch, is again
open Tor business. Grinding done Fri
day and Saturday of each week Patron
age solic't It'd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
mIhat Girl"

Manager b @. Brown is to- be con-
graduated in SIC lring this fifst-claes
attraction for the o oera house, Tuesday
AYaninr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31

The Big Store has just opened mp
the largest ana finest stock OF goods
ever brought to Vernon County.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
ESCULApIUS R. c. BRENlZER

contributes an Interesting and Instruc-
tive Letter from Ills Able Pen, Which
Was Read at the Last Meeting of The
fernon County Medical Society and
is Published by REQUEST.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
nESIRARIE

COOP DESIRABLE RESIDENCE WITH
~ OF an acre lot, in La Fargo for sale
cheap II sold at once Also store % X IS and
TO oms Tor rent. Address, w. j. ROBINSON
La Fargo Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
RETURN OF THE GREAT WAR VESSELS.

Florence Williams Richards Describes
Their reception AZ New York-She
says Million Of People Welcomed
the Arrival and Paid Honor TO Their
Commanders and Crews
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-31
EDUCATIONAL ENJOYMENT.

Eyaneseens Though Beneficial Vacation
is Now oyer-A Favorable Beginning
for the New School Yeai lThieh Com
menced Last Monday-A Large Num-
Der in Attendance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-11
INDIAN IRRIGATING TANKS.

The system of irrigation is mostly that known as the ancient Hindoo sys- tenn of tanks. The word tank" in an Indian irrigation sense, means stor- age reservoir. A tank has no definite size; it's area of water-spread may be two or three acres or it may extend to as many square miles; it's depth may be three or four feet, or one hundred feet or more.
 The word "koonta" is used in Hy- derabad to signify a very small tank, such as one of two or three acres only. The words "sangor'' and "cherroo" are the Hindoostani and Telugu equiv alents, respectively, of the word that has been copied into English as tank"
 Down every valley stream must flow in the rainy season, it's size de- pending upon the area of the ground that drains into it. A small stream is a feeder, or one of several feeders, to a larger stream, whose drainage area is the total of those of it's small stream feeders. The larger stream is, again, but a feeder to one still larger, and so on till the great river is reached that carries the water from the whole ac cumulated drainage areas to the sea. In each little valley, in each larger val ley, in each yet larger valley again, one or more tanks can be constructed, and thus the drainage area supplying a tank may vary from less than one square mile to one hundred square miles.-George Palmer in The En- gineering Magazine.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-11
BRU1N ON A cowcATcHER.

Not long ago as a railroad train was passing through Wilder's Cut, near Ol- cut Run, Pa., the engineer was aston ished to see black bear coming round a sharp curve. The cut is so narrow that there is hardly room for man to stand aside and allow an engine to pass without striking him.
 Bruin was more amazed than the en- gineer. Instead of stepping aside, he reared on his launches and awaited events. The locomotive was running less than twenty miles an hour, for the place is dangerous one. Upon seeing the bear the engineer shut off steam and applied the brakes, but the dis tance was too short to escape an acci- dent. The cowcatcher slid under the hind legs of the brute and lifted him off the ground
 Thinking all trouble was over, the engineer put on steam once more, while the fireman climbed out of the cab window and stole along the guardrail to find out what had become of the bear. He was there, clasping the cow- catcher, the lower part of his body just grazing the ground and his head al most reaching the bottom of the head light He seemed to understand that the only thing he could do was to hold fast, and he did so during the run to the next station ten miles distant. The station agent was standing at the
 depot door as the train approached.
 The sight of a full-grown bear on the cowcatcher fairly took away his
 breath.
 As soon as the engine came to
 standstill Bruin slipped from his perch
 and made a break for freedom. This
 took him straight towards the agent,
 who dashed through the door, slammed it shut, leaped through the rear door
 and went up the street at furious
 rate, calling out, Bear! bear! Some
 body get a gun!"
 Soon the town was in turmoil, a yelling crowd following in hot pursuit of the bear, some of the boys pelting him with stones. Suddenly a big shep- herd dog bounced out of yard and dashed after the bear. Bruin paused but minute or two, but when he pass ed on the rash dog had no future in- terest in the proceedings
 At the street corner lawyer carry ing double barrelled gun came face to face with the bear, but the latter turned down the nearest alley. The crowd increased and encircled the frightened animal, making escape impossible. Finding himself at bay Bruin backed up against the barn, rearing on his launches. The lawyer sent two bullets into the bear, where- upon the wounded animal charged the crowd. One urchin fell, was trampel | upon and had a leg broken. The law yer slipped another bullet into his gun and sent the shot through Bruins head and finished him.
 By this time the engineer and fire | man recalled the fact that a trainload
 of passengers were waiting at the sta- tion, and hurried back and resumed their official duties afer bear-hunt of about twenty minutes.-Boston Tran script.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-11

cation is perfectly dry, otherwise the work will be wasted. Apply the var nish smoothly, and in as straight lines as possible.
 Another process is quicker, cheaper, and, provided the boards are smooth, almost as effective. After the floor has been we'll scrubbed and dried, ap- ply one or two coats of ordinary oak stain, the darker the better; let this dry, and then polish with the following mixture, which, by the way, is the proper thing to use on any stained floor, including those stained by the process given above. Melt some bees wax over the fire, stirring some tur- pentine into it at the same time; when 1t is of the consistency of stiff paste, put it into a stone jar. Apply a little of this mixture while warm, with a good firm dry scrubbing brush (kept for this purpose alone), and brush the floor brislSly, as if polishing boots, be- ginning at one corner, and taking an arms length at time. This ought to be done once in three or four weeks at least; the daily treatment of such floors consists in merely dusting them with soft, dry cloth; washing would, Of course, discolor them; spots can gen. erally be removed with a little stain and polish. Abroad, the "frottoir" is exclusively used for polishing stained floors, and it greatly diminishes the la Dor, besides being much quicker in bringing about the desired result.
 Of course, as with all other articles, a certain amount of care is required to keep the floor in proper order but it can be done with very little labor and by the most inexperienced domestic. When the layers have laid the parquet they rub it all over with a. cloth dip- ped in French polish; this has the eff feet of hardening the surface and ren- dering it ready for immediate use; moreover it will remain in perfect con- dition for about fortnight or more, according to the amount of traffic At the end of this period a little beeswax melted in turpentine Gas above), and rubbed over the floor with an old, soft cloth, will be all that is necessary to give beautiful gloss; or the ''frottoir' can be used for the application with the same result The daily process in such rooms would merely consist in taking up the dust with a cloth, any little stains or spots of mud being cas- fly removed by a little extra rubbing.
 Of all the hygienic inventions so much and so rightly insisted upon, the question of floors is perhaps one of the most important. Many people have now discarded the old fashioned 'all- overa carpets, not so much on the ground of economy as on that of clean Illness; squares or rugs, both large and small are more easily removed for ire quent shaking, besides being generally pleasanter to the eye. But if these be used over ill-ftting boards, the harbor- ing of dirt and dust in the inevitable cracks does away with the benefit which might otherwise be derived from the change.-Carpet and Uphol- stery Trade Review.