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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
GROWING WHEAT SOLD FOR rs.
Kentucky Farmer Makes a Contract
for Summer Delivery of Crop.

kentucky FARMER Makes contract
for Summer Delivery of Crop.
The Kentucky farmers believe that the
next wheat crop will bring high price,
but one was found who was willing to
take IS cents a bushel for his growing
crop. to be delivered after thrashing next
summer. He found purchaser in mill
ing firm. The farmer is Jerry G.. Cald-
well OF Boyle County. who has 400 acres
in fine growing wheat. Anderson and
SpiIlman, local millers. bought the wheat
1t is thought the yield will be at least
twenty bushels to the acre, making about
5000 bushels At this time last year con
tracts for summer delivery We're made on
the basis of So TO 60 cents busheI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
How She Managed 1t.

Ella-He seemed to question me with
his eyes all the evening.
Hattie-Then suppose you used
your nos In answering him.
Ella-On the contrary, waited until
he found his voice, and them Don't
you think my engagement ring is love
Iy. dear?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
ParaIyzed Him Anyway.

Jack-Marks is suffering from an
athletic stroke.
Tom-You mean paralytic stroke,
don't you?
Jack-Oh, either is proper He was
struck by a professional boxer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Do Won Dance To.N,sbt9

Shake in your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Frost Bites
and Sweating Feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Monon Sleeper to Cincinnati and
Washington.

The Monon through sleeper to Wash.
ington and Baltimore via Cincinnati has
proved a great success and will run all
winter. 1t leaves Dearborn station, Chi
cago, at 2:45 a. M. sleeper ready at $50
p. m.) and arrives in Washington at 6:47
a. m. next day. Frank ]. Reed, G. p. A.
Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Congregation Was Drowsv

The minister Of certain church was
greatly exercised by the drowsy habits
of his people. Taking them to task ON
this score one Sunday afternoon, he re-
marked: Il see a great many Of you
overcome with sleep. / do not wonder
at it, for the weather is oppressive,
your work is hard, and many of you
have come long way, therefore" he
added, Il am not surprised TO see many
OF you asleep, but what surprises me
Is to see many sleeping who have had
such a comfortable sleep here in the
morning. "-Pearson's Weekly,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

The swiftest bird is the kestrel or
English sparrow hawk. 1t mas been
known to achieve a speed of LOO miles
an hour
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
A GREAT NAVAL HERO.
FEAR ADMIRAL JOHN LORIMER
WORDEN.
The Hero of the Duel Between the
Monitor and the How He
Fought the Naval Battle that Saved
the Union.
His Country His Debtor.

HI utdlH OF heHT
Admiral John Lort-
, mer w ord e n re-
calls the career of
one of the bravest
and best naval fight
ers the War of the
|Isebellion produced.
His name and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Some never think of what they say;
others never say what they think.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Lincoln and Jeff Davis.

Malcolm Townsend has pointed ont
coincidents of events In the lives of
Lincoln and jeff Davis. Both were born
in Kentucky-Lincoln in 1909, Davis in
1903. Both removed from their native
State in childhood, Davis going to the
southwest, Lincoln to the northwest.
In the Black Hawk war Davis was a
second lieutenant of regulars; Lincoln
a captain of volunteers. Both began
their political careers at the same peri
od--1S44-Dayis being a Presidential
elector for Polk, Lincoln Presidential
elector for Henry Clay. Both were
elected to Congress at about the same
time, u Wis in 1916, Lincoln in 1916.
Lastly, in the same year, and almost
the same day, they were called upon to
preside over the destinies or their re-
spective governments, Davis as Presi-
dent of the Confederate States, Feb. 3,
1861, and Lincoln as President of the
United States, March 4, 1861.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
u Keeps the Ieeet DEFY and warm

IT. Hoops tHB FStC Dry anu Warm
And is the only cure for Chilblains,
Frost Bites, Damp, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
FootEase, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, n. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Not Go Graax

Simkins-Niagara Falls is certainly
a wonderful example of natures handi
work.
Timkins-Oh, don't know. It's
merely a drop of water.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Coughing Lead, to CONSUMPTION,

Kemp's Balsam WI stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in Is and so
cent bottles. &c at onc.; delays are dan
gerous.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Pious Russians do not eat pigeons be-
cause of the sanctity conferred on the
dove in the Scriptures.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Retort Courteous.

Il have no fears as to my daughters
ultimate success" said the ex-prima
donna, 'for she has inherited my
voice."
''Indeedw replied the visitor. 1--WE
often wondered what became of it."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Eaue's Family ETedicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price rs and SOC.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Observed duties maintain our credit.
but secret duties maintain our life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

A New York matchmaker recently ac-
complished the feat of drilling a hole
through a common pin from head to
point.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Travel on Belts

Endless leather belts, acting as NOV
ing staircases, convey the patrons of a
large Partisan store from one floor to
another.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Eighty-six miles shortest to New Or
leans, 100 miles shortest to Florida
Queen and Crescent Route from Cincin-
natl,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Following the Example OF G. w.
The gardener-I wonder who tore up
my fiower-bed in this manner?
The old hen-I did IL with my little
scratchit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
Lacked Exercise.

Maude-Your friend Mr. Rustic seems
rather reserved In his manners.
Tom-Yes; he's reserved them so long
they have grown rusty from disuse-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
of all cough cures.-George w. Lott, Fa-
bacher, La, Aug 26, 1895.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

surprise. Schmidt afterwards exnIair-
ed to me that when he left the hospital
after recovering from his wounds. his
German accent had left him entirely
and i'll its place had come the Irish
Yes, sir, gentlemen; that bullet strik-
ing him in the cheek had entirely
changed his accent"
Gen. Grants HEamueriuov
In campaigning with Grant" in the
Century, Gen. Porter says:
There were critics who were severe
in their condemnation of what Grant
called "hammering'' and Sherman call
ed pounding" but they were found
principally among the stay -at-homes.
and especially the men who sympathiz-
ed with the enemy. A soldier said one
night, when reading by a campfire an
account of a call issued by disloyal
newspaper at home for a public meet
ing to protest against the continued
bloodshed in this campaign: who's
shedding this blood, anyhow They
better wait till we fellows down here
at the front hollo, 'Enoughr" The sol
dlers were as anxious as their com
mander to fight the war to a finish. and
be allowed to return to their families
and their business.
Grant could have effectuaiiv stopped
the carnage at any time by withhold
ing from battle. He could have avoid
ed all bloodshed by remaining north
of The Rapidan, intrenching, and rot
moving against his enemy; but he was
not placed in command of the armies
for that purpose. 1t had been demon
strated by more than three years of
campaigning that peace could be secur-
ed only by whipping and destroying
the enemy. NO one was more DESTROYS
of peace; no one was possessed of a
heart more sensitive to every form of
human suffering than the commander:
but he realized that paper bullets are
not effective in warfare; he knew better
than to attempt to bew rocks with a
razor; and he felt that in campaigning
the hardest blows bring the quickest
relief. He was aware that in yelling
toms armies til" annual loss from dis
ease was 113 out of 1000; in our Mexi.
can war, 1872; and in the Crimea. 600:
and that in the campaigns thus far in
our own war more men had died from
sickness while lying in camp than from
shot and shell in battle. He could not
select his ground for fighting in this
continuous siege of fortified lines: for,
though he and his chief officers applied
all their experience and skill in endeav-
ors to manuever the enemy out of
strong positions before attacking him.
his foe was often too able and willy to
fall into the traps set for him. and had
to be struck in positions which We're
far from Grants choosing. When Lee
stopped fighting the cause of secession
was lost. II Grant had stopped fighting
the cause of the Union would have
been lost. He was assigned one of the
most appalling tasks ever intrusted to
a commander. He did his duty fearless
" to the bitter end, and triunphed. In
thirteen months after Lincoln handed
him his commission of lieutenant gen
eral.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Solid daily trains to Jacksonville, "a
hours from Cincinnati. Queen and Cres-
cent Route.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

New Orleans limited, Queen and Ores
cent Route. Only "a hours from Cincin-
natl to the Gulf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

The London Daily Mail says that Jo-
seph Chamberlain. secretary of state
for the colonies. has lost $3.50, 600 in ex-
periments in sisal growing in the Ba-
hama islands. He chose land unsuita-
bic for successful cultivation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Discretion in speech is more than elo
Guence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

New line to Tampa via Queen and Ores
cent Route from Cincinnati, "a hours,
through Pullmans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Mrs. WipsIow's SoorE ING SYRUP for Children
teSthfug; softens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
all.sS Rain. cures wind collie. Is cents bottle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Blowell twho has just related story)
Why do you look surprised? Don't
you believe it?
Rowell-Yes; that's the trouble.
happen TO know that 1t is true.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

Purify garments and linen used in the sick with
Genns Sulphur Soap
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, black or brown, COG
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19
GNNE ENJOYS


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro,
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fie syrup co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, M
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Druggists
refund the money II Il fails to cure 25c
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

FITS Permanently Cured. No ats or nervousness
sfter frat days use Of Dr. Hines Great Nerve Re
Eerer. Send for FREE 90 trial b9ttle an9 ueAsss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-19

In the reproof Of chance lies the true
proof of a good blaffer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
ALARMING STORIES ABOUT ALGER
They Are Officially Denied-The Sc
cretary better.

WASHINGTON, January 10-Alarming
stories sent throughout the West relative
TO the condition Of Secretary Alger have
caused the issue OF a formal statement
from Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn, af-
ter consultation with Captain Woods, the
army surgeon who has been attending
the Secretary during his Illness, which
has lasted about a month. 1t is said that
he was attacked originally by the grip
and that this left in its wake a low type
Of fever. not typhoid, however, as had
been reported which weakened the pa
tient considerably The persistency Of
Secretary Alger in keeping at his work.
even while confined to his room. undoubt-
odlv retarded his recovery very much,
but he was finally induced to give over
the attempt to look after the department
business until he was able 70 get about
again.
IL is said that this evening the fever
has completely disappeared. and that the
Secretary Is stronger. He still remains In
hed bv direction Of DR.. Woods, but the
nhvsician saws that by the end Of this
week. or early next week, he viii be able
70 leave Washington for some point sot
vet selected. probably on the seashore,
IN cCnValesce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
COTTON-MILL WAGE-CUT.
1t Goes Into Effect nt the Gros-
yenOrsdaIe Plant.

PUTNAM. CONN. January O.-Tnere
went into effect to-day at the extensive
mills Of the Grosvenorsdale Company,
manufacturers Of cotton, a cut in wages
affecting about 1900 Of the 1.SOO hands
Just how great a cut IS intended the
workmen themselves do not yet know. the
notices posted merely stating that a re-
duction would go into effect to-day.
Nearly all of the hands are employed on
piece work. and the reduction will proba-
bly, not be uniform. 1t is thought that it
will average about per cent.
LOOMS TO BE STOPPED.
MANCHESTER, n. r.. January 1O-On
February lst 40 looms in the printing
department Of the Manchester Cotton
Mills will be stopped for an indefinite
time. The cause assigned Is the falling
off in the demand for print goods. There
will also be a reduction of 10 per cent
in wages. affecting about 30 per cent. Of
the employees, on January oath.
STRIKE AGAINST THE WAGE-CUT.
BURLINGTON, VT. January 1O.-Sxty
weavers and twenty-five carders at the
Queen City COtton-Mills struck to-day
because Of a reduction In their wages
amounting to from 3l2 10 per cent.
TO AID NEW BEDFORD STRIKERS.
LEWISTON, Me. January 1O.-At a
large and enthusiastic meeting Of Lewis
ton mule spinners tonight the strike
situation was discussed The sentiment
was strongly in favor Of resisting the
cut-down. but il Is likely the funds will
be devoted to the New Bedford strike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
MRS. Mack SENTENCED.
Fifteen Years imprisonment Her
Punishment-Thorn Fate.

NEW YORK. January lO.-Mrs. Augusta
Mack. Jointly charged with Martin Thorn
Of the murder Of William Guldensnppe,
bath-rubber at woodside. l.. l., IN June
OF last year, was to-day sentenced to
fifteen years in the state prison at
Auburn. The good-time allowance attain
able would reduce the term to ten years
and five months.
Thorn was sentenced to be electrocuted
during the week beginning to-day, but the
appeal taken by his attorney acted as a
stay.
Mrs. Mack received her sentence calmly.
She will be taken TO Auburn as soon as
the necessary forms Of procedure can be
gone through with
In sentencing her, the Court sought to
impress upon her that. although she was
equally guilty with Thorn, she had made
a wise move when she decided to become
q witness for the State.
Judge Garretson said the Court was
bound TO recognize the assistance Mrs.
Mack had rendered in testifying against
Thorn.
When Thorn was informed by Warden
Sage. at Sing Sing, of the sentence, he
showed but little interest. Thorn said
he would rather have died to-day than
have any further delay. He intimated
that he did not expect a new trial or a
Communication of the death-sentence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
INAUGURATION OF BUSHNELL.
No Disturbance of Any INind-Parnde
Small.

COLUMBUS, O., January 10.-Governor
Bushnell was inaugurated for his second
term to-day Although the city was
crowded with adherents OF both Bushnell
and Hanna, there WAS no collision be-
tween the opposing factions A number
OF delegations called on the Governor du-
ring the forenoon, and expressed conf
denCe in him. The inaugural parade was
not equal 20 that of other years. II took
il but twenty minutes 10 pass the grand
stand.
The inaugural address Of Governor
Bushnell was short and contained no
reference 10 the contest Tor the senator
ship, unless the following may be so CON
strued: by so legislating and acting for
the people TO secure the best results with
the least possible friction. much can be
done TO make the general respect for gov
ernment higher and more enduring IL is
certain that our aim must be 10 regulate
and conduct the matters committed TO
our charge, so as TO earn this tacit COM
mendatiOn from the citizenship OF ali de-
grees. An appreciation of the gravity OF
the task, of the difficulties to be encOun-
tered. and Of the necessity for sincere
and honest service will do much in the
aid Of those whose desire IT is to deserve
the good Will Of their fellOw-men Tor
faithful stewardship rendered.
HANNA NOT NOW SENATOR.
Although the unexpired s6hatorial term
of Senator Sherman ended March 4, 1893,
Senator Hanna was appointed last March
TO serve only til the Legislature met in
January. 1928. as the Governors appOintee
under the law can serve only until the
Legislature meets.
IL is true that Ohio has had only one
senator during the past week. Senators
who have examined the precedents say
that the appointment of a senator by the
Governor. as In the .ease OF Senator Han
ma. only holds until the Legislature elects
or adjourns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11

favored the national conference az Nash
Vile, at which place the Reorganiza-
tion Committee was created.
Last November the Executive Commit
tee OF this committee met and adjourned
to meet next Wednesday. after resolving
10 issue call, FOR nominating conven-
tion. to be held next spring fon the pur-
pose Of placing a presidential candidate
I'm the field
This has again aroused Mr.. Washburn,
who contends that II a nominating con-
vention is called by any other authority
than the National Committee. 1t would
mean a national bolt. and the organiza-
tion OF "a separate party.
As substitute for the proposed nomi-
mating convention, Mr.. Washburn urges
that a joint meeting OF the two com
mittees referred TO be held in the spring.
and the proposed nominating convention
be abandoned. and that at this joint
meeting a plan Of action for the party be
outlined and adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
wIsE-YOUNG CONTEST.
Argument Before the Committee
Attack on virginia Democracy.

WASHINGTON ID. c., January w.
Especially Wse-Young contest from
the Second Virginia District. after two
ponements, came up before Elections
Committee No. to-day in one OF the
terrace basement-rooms at the Capitol.
Judges Brooke and Wilcox, OF Norfolk,
appeared as counsel for Representative
Young and John S Wise. Of New York,
and Colonel James d. Brady for Dr. Dick
Wise. the contestant. The committee al
lowed each side two and n half hours,
Including the replies, and John S. Wise
led off in bitter denunciation OF Demo-
cratic methods in the Second District He
said williamsburg was a city that had a
smaller population to-day than it had in
1900, was a town with no industries and
no occupations, and where nobody wanted
anything to do; where everybody was
satisfied with his condition. and that be-
ing so. thought everybody elsewhere
ought to be.
Judge Brooke quoted Bowden as saying
that Dr. Wise's friends tried to knife
Mckinley, which John Wise said was a
falsehood, denounced by a hundred wit
nesses. Wise remarked that he loved
Virginia, but that If the methods resort
ed to by the Democrats prevailed, the
State would no longer be known as the
Mother Of States and Statesmen, but as
the breeder of perjury and perjurers,
robbers. and ballot-box suffers.
Judge Brooke's discussion was forceful
and dignifed, and made marked i'm
preston on the committee. Mr.. Young
and his counsel are well satisfied with
the discussion before the committee. They
consider that Wise has hurt his brothers
case by reason of his vindictive speech.
If the case is decided according to the
law and the evidence. there is no doubt
that Representative Young will retain his
seat.
The contest. with the documents and
briefs. will now go 20 a subcommittee.
which will report to the full committee
at some future day The committee Will
then probably send majority and minority
reports TO the House, and the contest
will be placed on the calendar and day
set for its discussion.