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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
FED INTRODUCED scHuRz.
But 1T Was Not Such an Introduction
as the Statesman Wanted


Carl Schurz's appearance as a Cid
zens Union orator recalled to a friend
OF the late Eugene Field an experience
that Mr.. Sehurz had in cs mpaigning a
eozen years or more, says the New
York Sun. Mr. Schurz was making
speeches in the West for the Republi-
can party at that time, and Eugene
Field was detailed by the Chicago pa
/ per with which he was connected to
accompany Mr.. Schurz on the spell
binding expedition and send dispatch
es to his paper describing it.
When Mr.. Schurz reached n small
town in Michigan half an hour before
the time set fof the meeting no COM
mittee met him at the train. Mr.. Schurz
and Mr.. Field found their way to the
hall, where motley crowd had collect
ed TO hear the speaker.
Everything was perfectly regular
about the meeting except that no one
had been selected to introduce the
speaker. Mr.. Schurz and Mr.. Field
walked up on the platform and were
greeted with loud cheer. Mr.. Schurz
didn't intend to lose an opportunity
to speak simply be use there was no
one TO introduce him. Turning to Mr..
/ Field, he said:
Field, Is getting late and I'm anx-
ious to go ahead. No one knows you
here, so just get up and introduce me.
You needn't say much Of anything.
Just tel them that l am Mr.. Schurz
and that I'm going to talk to Them
Mr.. Field unrolled himself to his full
height, and, ambing to the front of
the platform, said In very husky
voice:
Ladies' und shentlemens, regred
dot hat such a sore throat dot l can
not address dis evenings. l am very
sorry alretty for dis disappointment.
However, | am more dan pleased to
tell you dot | hat with me my young
journalistic frendt, Mr.. Eugene Field,
of Chicago, und he will now speak to
you aboud steel rails"
When Field began this introduction
Mr.. Schurzs expression was puzzled,
and when he concluded it the speaker
of the evening looked angry. Despite
Mr. Schurzs preliminary explanation
that he really was Mr.. Schurz. the peo-
pie who heard him on that occasion
have been divided in opinion as to
whether the speaker was SchurZ or
Field.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

The naval court of inquiry in the case
of the Inflated battleship Maine is pro-
ceeding as & court martial and keeping its
proceedings TO itself The Secretary of
the Navy says that he has no informa-
ton not given to the public dat he knows
nothing of the character of the evidence
taken, or the opinions or conclusions of
the board of inquiry. What is more to
the point, Secretary Long intimates that
he does not expect to know anything
about how the Maine was destroyed until
the board of inquiry makes its report,
which may be not for two or three weeks.
With such positive assertions from Secre-
tary Long, there can be nothing but spec
ulation i'll Washington as to what the YER
dict will be. There is plenty of specula-
ton and little of it is now in line with the
accident theory.
In the absence of exciting news from
Havana there has been noticeable cessa-
ton of the war talk in Washington. The
conservative attitude of the President has
reflected in Congress, and members who
first would listen to nothing but war are
now disposed to wait patiently for the
actual decision by the court of inquiry.
Members of Congress, says a Washington
correspondent, are gradually coming to
see that events are moving fast enough
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
His CIOYen Breath.

She was bride of only three short
months, but she had her troubles and
naturally made a confidante of her
mother.
My dear child" said the mother, "if
you would have neither eyes nor ears
when your husband comes home late
from the club you might be happier"
Perhaps So" answered the young
wife, with an air of WEAKNESS, but
what am to do with my nose?'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
4 Brioht Riri.

The cuckoo is as likely to steal its
nest as to make it, but this fact does
not take from the point of the following
pun, quoted from short Stories"
A young Englishman being asked at
dinner whether he would have some
bird's-nest pudding, said, turning to his
hostess, "Ah! yes, bird s-nest pudding,
and what kind of a bird may have
made itT
"Oh, it was the cook who made It,"
was her prompt reply.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

posted or is trying to deceive you. offering
something that be has bought cheap and Is
trying TO sell on Alabastine's demands, prob
ably without realizing the damage that 1t
willsbe to you to get poor kalsomine prep
aration or your walls.
4 few dealers have tried to build up a de-
mand on a kalsomine that is put up In
loosely packed four-pound package, which
they buy by the pound for four pounds and
try to sell for a hve-pound package, the
same as a package Of Alabastins- .Islst on
having Alabastine In packages and properly
labeled, and yeu will get satisfactory results
and beautiful walls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Beware the March Wind (!

Escape the rigors Of the winds this
month by going South over the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad. This line has a
perfect through-car service from cities
of the North to all winter resorts in
Georgia, Florida, along the Gulf Coast,
in Texas, Mexico and California.
The Florida Chautauqua now in session
at DeFuniak Springs; six weeks with the
best lecturers and entertainers, in a eli
mate which is simply perfect. Very low
rates for round trip tickets, on sale daily
Homeseekers' Excursions on the first
and third Tuesday. Tickets at about
half rates.
For full particulars write to G. z. At
more, G. p. A., Louisville Ky, or j. X,
Ridgely, n. w. T.. A, Chicago, Ill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

HnOd,c DiIIc act tremendously with
AAOOd - ilho Hoods Sarsaparilla. csc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Sixteen thousand dollars Is the r

Sixteen thousand dollars is the rec
ord price paid for cablegram, that
price having been paid for a message
sent by Mr.. henniker Heaton to Aus
tralia in behalf of the British Parlia-
ment. Reuters account of the muir
derer Deeming's trial, 1000 words
cost $4,000. An 1,S00~word dispatch
from London to Argentina cost $500
The most expensive private message SO
far is that sent by the King of Italy to
the Duke of AbruZzi at Rio Janeiro, in
forming him of the death of his father
the late DIXIE of Aosta, which cost
50 Q70
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
A Is,iCkbird in Prison.

In the "reminiscences of his prison
life, Michael Davitt, who was a polit-
zeal prisoner in England for years, de-
scribes with pathetic affection n little
pet which shared his cell during part
of his term.
Il was RENTED to Portland Prison
on February 3, 1884," he says. ''Short-
ly afterward, through the kindness of
the governor, young blackDird came
into my possession. For some months
l relieved the tedium of my solitude by
efforts to win the confidence of my
comp Mon, with the happiest results.
He would stand upon my breast as |
lay in bed in the morning, and awaken
me from sleep. He would perch upon
the edge of my plate and share my
porridgc. His familiarity was such
that upon showing him a small piece of
slate-pencil, and then placing it in my
waistcOat, he would Immediately alb
Stract il.
He would perch upon the edge of my
slate as it was adjusted between my
knees, and watching the course of the
pencil as wrote, would make the most
amusing efforts to peck the marks from
the slate. He would fetch and carry
as faithfully as any well-trained dog.
Toward evening he would resort to
his perch, the post of the iron bedstead.
and there remain silent and still, till
the dawning of another day, when his
chirrup would again be heard, like the
voice of nature, before the herald of
civilization, the clang of the prison
bell at five O'clock"
To his dear little companion Davitt
dedicated the volume he wrote after
his release. The dedication ran as fol-
lows:
''To the memory of the little confiding
friend whose playful moods and loving
familiarity helped to cheer the solitude
of a convict cell:
ITO my pet blackbird, Joe,' these
prison jottings are affectionately dedi-
aatad ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

no good. They said my trouble was rheu-
nfatism resulting in disease of the heart,
Snd that there was no cure for it, Never
theless had lived and fought the disease
for thirty years, and did not intend TO die,
simply because they said | must. so I
hunted up some remedies for myself, and
finally happened on DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. | asked some of
my neighbors about the medicine, for it
had been used by several persons in the
community, and they recommended it
very highly. | procured box The pills
helped me right away, and l continued
taking them. | commenced taking them
last fall, and finished the sixth box II few
months ago. ] am not bothered with the
rheumatism now-the medicine has cured
me. | can most certainly recommend DIR.
Williams Pills.
These pills are not only good for rheu-
matism, but are valuable for any disease
that arises from impoverished, or bad
blood. They do not act on the bowels
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
HnX's This,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol-
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY s. CO, Props, Toledo. O
We, the undersigned, have known r. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions aud hnan
cially able to carry out any obligation made by
their Arm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces O
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by al
Druggists. Testimonials free
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Americas
Greatest
Medicine

GREATEST, Because Hood's Sarsaparila
does what all other medicines fail to
do. AS an instance of its peculiar and
unusual curative power, consider the
most insidious disease, and the disease
which taints the blood of most people,
producing incalculable suffering to
many, while in others it is a latent fire
liable to burst into activity and produce
untold misery ON the least provocation.
SCfOTuld is the only ailment to
which the human family is subject, of
which the above sweeping statement
can honestly be made. Now, a medi-
cine that can meet this common enemy
of mankind and repeatedly effect the
wonderful cures Hoods Sarsaparilla
has,-clearly has the right to the title
of Americas Greatest NJ edicine.
Hoods s1 ps1ii,a
Is sold by all druggists. 81; six for S..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
WANT A CHANGE.

How many women are saying, "oh, want
a change in my wall decorations; am tired
Of wall paper" How many dealers are say
irg, N, what nuisance the wall paper
business has become; how much time and
investment It takes and how little the prof
Itr' How many painters and decorators
who have lent their influence to push for
ward the wall paper craze now find their
occupation gone. To all such we would say,
Use. sell and advocate the durable Geld
water Alabastine.
Aiahastins can be used on either plat led
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Greatest Ivory Market.

Antwerp recently has become tn,
principal ivory market of the world
1t has surpassed Liverpool for nearly
two years in the amount of imports
This change of center is due to til,
fact that, while all the tusks from cen
trail tropical Africa were formerly car
ried to Zanzibar and thence TO Bonn
bay and Liverpool, a large part of tn,
trade hasnow been diverted down tn,
Congo to the Belgian steamers, ant
they land the product at Antwerp.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Green Corn Pudding.

Crate four dozen ears of sweet corn
Add from one and half pints to one
quart of milk, according to the juiciness
of the corn Add four well-beaten eggs
half a cup each of -four and butter, a
tablespoonful of sugar and salt to the
taste. Butter an earthen baking dish,
pour in the batter and bake in a hot
oven two hours. Eat hot with plenty
of fresh, sweet butter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Lust a Way They Have.

Miss Cutting-GOod morning, Mr..
Softleigh; you are not looking we'll this
morning.
SoftleigI do. Ib god ad awful code
id by head. ad alb all broge ub.
Miss Cuttihg-Indeed! Strange thing
about colds, .sn't it?
Softleigh-W had do you bean?
Miss Cutting why, they always
seem to settle in the weakest place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
There Is a Class of people

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAINO, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without dis
tress, and but few can tell it from cot
fee. 1t does not cost over one-fourth as
much. Children may drink 1t with great
benefit. 15c. and 25c. per package.
Try ID Ask for GRAIN-O.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
The Wrong Way Around.

IN the extreme south of France
where earthquakes are not unfamiliar,
the people are of sort who do not per
NIT any imputation on their personal
bravery.
Il should think" said a Parisian
that you would be terribly frightened
when the earthquakes come"
Sir" said the southerner, you forget
that it is the earth that quakes-not
wer'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
A GentIc Reminder.

There Is a great deal of religion
mixed up with nature" said the young
minister who was making a social call
we find sermon in every blade OF
grass
quite true" replied the young lady
land you have no doubt noticed that
grass, as a rule. is cut very short"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
RATE is CUT $50.
War Begins Between American Roads
and Canadian Pacific.

ana Ianadlan PaCiHc.
Thirty-six dollars was clipped from the
passenger rate of all lines between Chi
cago and Seattle and other north Pacific
coast points Monday morning. The rate
hereafter will be $31.50 Up to that day
the authorized charge was $3.50 on the
same class of transportation. On unlim-
tied transportation it had been as high as
$3.50 The cut. therefore, is one of more
than 80 per cent.
No higher charge will he put into effect
until the warfare between the American
lines and the Canadian Pacific is settled,
either by amicable agreement or the back
ing down of one or the other interest.
Prospects for yet lower charges are ex-
ceedingly bright, for American lines are
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

The United States Government De
partment of Agriculture has hospital
for the treatment of sick plants. In it
investiga ton goes on of the diseases
which affect vegetable nature and the
discovery of remedies for them. The
work will be of benefit to farmers and
flower growers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

determined TO make the fight bitter one
and the Canadian Pacific shows no signs
of weakening.
The rate of $3.50 will be applied
through Omaha, Kansas City and other
Missouri river gateways, as well as
through st. Paul. Through Missouri
river cities, however, single tickets will
be sold on the rebate plan, purchasers be.
ing obliged to deposit the regular rate
$G7.50, with the agent who sells the tick.
cts. At Seattle, $3.50 will be refunded n
them. Three or more persons travelling
together may secure their tickets via the
Missouri river gateways at the flat rate
of $3.50. Through St. Paul all tickets
will be sold at the fiat rate of $3.50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
A VIGOROUS BATTLE

rum 1te AeH Era, deeens6afg. Ind.
Inc following is a statement of facts
by veteran of the late war. No comrade
viii need further proof than their friends
own words, as here given.
Squire John Castor, of Viewpoint. Ind,
Is the narrator, and an honest. respected
citizen he IS. too. He said: Il have been
troubled with rheumatism in all my joints
ever since | went to the war. 1t was
brought on by my exposure there. 1t came
on me gradually, and, kept getting worse
until | was unable to do any work. /
tried several physicians. but they did me
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
He PLAYED a Thinking Part.

Raggs-What do you do when you get
home at an early hour in the morning
key in your other trousers?
Jaggs-Oh, / don't do much. ! sim
ply press the button and my wife does
the rest
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Chiidren

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. Then neuer fail. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
the Government. Under this decision the
packers of this country may disregard the
meat inspection statutes with impunity.

packers of this country may disregard the
meat inspection statutes with impunity.
Harry Boyer was indicted by the Fed
eral grand jury in November, 1897, ON
three counts, charging him with offering
at three different times sums of money
and regular salaries to assistant meat in
spectors if they would allow employees
of the packing house to carry away con-
demned carcasses ostensibly to the offal
tank. Boyer desired, it was charged, to
use the carcasses of lumpy- jaw stock in
bologna sausage. The inspectors swore
out afiidavits before United States Dis
trict Attorney Walker to the effect that
they had been offered the brides. Boyer's
attorney demurred to the indictment ON
the ground that the carcasses which were
inspected were not subjects of interstate
commerce, and that, therefore, the Gov
ernment had no right to impose police reg
ulations at the packing houses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
TO DEALERS.

Do not buy law suit or an Injunction
with cheap kalsomines, which are ali imita.
fions OF Aiabastine. Dealers assume fha
risk Of suit for damages by selling nm in
frlngement Alabastine Company own the
right, covered by letters patent, to make
and sell wall coatings adapted TO b mixed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
ALaBAsTINE is WHAT

Alabastine Is a durable and natural coat
ing for walls and ceilings. entirely different
from ell kalsomine preparations. made ready
70, rse in white or twelve beautiful unts
by the simple addition of water --latest make
being adapted to mix with cold water. put
up In dry powder form, in pound packages,
nth full directions on every package.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,

A powder to shake into your shoes. II
cures CorLs and Bunions, Chilblains,
Swollen, Nervous, Damp, Sweating
Smarting. Hot and Callous Feet. AT
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. ASK
TO-DAY. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

An Englshman has just completed
journey of 1000 miles on motor car
through England and Scotland. He
was five weeks travelling, and used III
gallons of oil, which made his travelling
cost him ~ cents a mile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
News for the WheeImeu.

The League of American Wheelmen
numbers nearly 1000 below the 100000
mark within the last few weeks. In spite
Of this startling diminution, the maximum
of health may be attained by those who
use the comforting and thorough tonic,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which pro-
notes digestion, regularity of the bowels,
and counteracts kidney trouble.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
NO kInNnYKE For MEL

Thus says Il. Walters, LIE RaysT.!,a,
Pa, who grew (sworn tol 252 bushels
Salzer's corn per acre. That means Co.
200 bushels on 100 acres at 80 cents a
bushel, equals $3.50. That is better
than prospective gold mine. Salzer
pays $500 in gold for best name for his
l7-inch corn and oats prodigy. You can
win. Seed potatoes only $3.50 barrel.
Send This Notice and 10 Cts in Stamps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co, Lacrosse,
Wis, and get free their seed catalogue
and eleven new farm seed samples, in
Guiding above corn and oats, surely
worth $40, to get start. en-.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
CAUTION.

Consumers In buying Alabastine should
see that the goods are In packages and prop
erly labeled. II any dealer tells you thai
he can sell you the same thing as Alabastine,
or something Just as good. he either Is not
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

Do daily and hourly your duty; do it
patiently and thoroughly, Do it as it
presents itself; do it at the moment,
and let 1t be its own reward.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
Better than q Tonic.

Timkins-Blowitt lost 1870 pounds OF
flesh while training for his last fight.
Simkins-Get out: What are you
trying to give me?
Timkins-That's straight goods; his
wife eloped with one of his trainers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
silence Preferred.

Mrs. Wederly-I,ook at this crayon
portrait of mamma that she sent me to-
day Isn't it a speaking likeness?
Mr.. Wederly-Well, l should hope
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

The mosaics in the Church of st.
Mark, in Venice, are the finest in the
world. They cover 10000 square feet
of the upper walls, ceilings and cupolas,
and are all laid on gold ground.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

No man is better pleased with the
progress of civil service reform than the
fellow who knows he cannot get an Of
flee. Next to getting a thing yourself
nothing is so pleasant as to see some
one else turned down.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09

A copy of the new edition of Miss Par
loa's Choice Receipts will be sent post
paid to any of our readers who will make
application by postal card or note to Wal
ter Baker & Co, Limited, Dorchester,
Macs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
VIII EAT.
40 cts. a Bushei.

with SaIzer's new crea-
lions I'm spring Wheat-to
be sown before April 70
YOU can raise wheat at 4Oc
4 bushel and make money.
How? Why. Salxer's Mar
vel Wheat has 81 record of
80 bus. per acre In Iowa,
Illinois, wisconsin, Min
nesota, Mich, Ind, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
BARL Y.
I73 Bus, Per Acre,

Jno. BREEDER, Mishicott,
Wis, grew, in 1896, 179
bus. of Salzer's SiIverKing
Barley from one meas
ured acre, sworn to by
five witnesses. That's Inn
, mense, but you see Sal
zer's Seeds are bred ia
produce! That's why you
yet such big Yields.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
The Reason.

The reason that the chainless bicycle
Is not so well known as the other kind
Is that it travels in cog.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
GRASS S,

Largest growers of fresh,
live Grasses an Clover
seeds I'm the world-hence
our seeds are guaranteed.
You can bet on out Clover
and Grass Seeds growing!
And such yields q tons OF
hay per acret
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-09
OATS.
100 Bus Per Acre

Salzer's Silver Mine Oats
still leads the world, with
= record right here In
Wisconsin OF 231 bushels
per acre In 1895. What
more do you wish? Don't
this beat all? You see.
SalZer's Seeds are bred up
to big yieldsl (S40O In
gold we pay for name of
our new Dat wonder).