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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
THEY DON'T LIKE PAPER.
savages 1T First Contact Regard the Fabric
With Suspicion.

With Suspicion.
When savage people first come in con.
tact with the whites, none Of the won
ders that they see is regarded with more
suspicion than large sheets Of paper.
The native is apt to regard paper as. q
sort OF cloth, and the fact that il tears
easily and is worthless for most of the
purposes to which cloth is put convinoas
him that it is q fraud.
One or two Kongo travellers told Of
the disgust with which the natives at
first regarded paper. The Kongo tribes,
by the way, are on the lookout fo2
sharpers, and it Is exceedingly hard
work for anybody to sell them q bad
quality Of cutlery or cloth. Savages
soon find, however, that paper is not In
tended to serve the purposes Of cloth.
Then they cease to look upon it as Q
fraud, but they do not think it ranks
high among white man manufactures,
and they have little use for it.
Some time ago q we'll known explorer
was travelling in the interior of Queens
land, Australia, where he met many
natives who had never seen o white man
before.
One day q crowd Of natives was in
the white mans camp carefully inspect
ing the explorer and his baggage when
q newspaper happened to drop out Of
his pocket.
The natives unfolded and spread il
out on the ground. They decided that it
must be an article Of wearing apparel,
and one Of them tried it ON. He wrap
ped it round his shoulders like a shawl
and sat down on the ground, arranging
his covering this way and that and
watching the faces of the crowd to see
what they thought Of his elegant gar
ment, covered as 1t was with many
thousands Of curious marks.
Presently, however, an accident hap
pened. While the savage was rearrang.
ing his shawl and trying to bring the
corners together in front of him the gar
ment began to tear at the nape of his
neck. A howl from the crowd called at
tention to the disaster. The blanket, or
whatever it was, was evidently made Of
the poorest sort Of material.
The savage took his covering off. ex-
amined the mischief he had wrought,
made the tear a little longer and then
with his finger poked a hole through
the paper.
That settled the fat that the article
was worthless The Newspaper sudden
ly lost all interest for toe natives, who
turned their attention to less destruct.
BILE objects Parsons Weekly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09


About one month ago my child,
which is fifteen months old, had an al
tack of diarrhoea accompanied by vomit-
ing. | gave it such remedies as are usu-
ally given in such cases, but as nothing
gave relief, we seat for a physician and
1t was under his care for a week. AT
this time the child mad been sick for about
ten DAYS and was having abouJ twenty
i've OPP rations of the bowels every twelve
hours, md we Were convinced that unless
1t soon obtained relief it would not live.
Chamberlain's Celic, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy was recommended, and |
decided to try it. / soon noticed a
change for the better; by it continued
use a complete cure was brought about
and it is now perfectly healthy.-C. L.
BoGGs, Stumptown, Gilmer Co., w. Va.
For sale by johnson & Co., druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
STARK

LA FARCE, Aug. 5.-In perusing the
CENSOR week after week we read with
interest the correspondence from neigh
boring towns and villages, out see moth
ing from village Of La Fargo, and think
ing perhaps a few lines in your valuable
paper might be appreciated by some
who are interested in u place but do
not have access to our local paper, / send
some items hoping they may be found
worthy space in your correspondence
columns. . First and foremost we are
at last an incorporated village and
while these items are being printed we
are holding our charter election and will
be able next week to give a list of officers
for the balance of the year. Caucus
held Friday evening and the following
nominated for the various offices: Presi-
dent, A. W. DeJean; Trustees, J. E. Meet,
Jos. Hayes, Jno. Marshall, s.. w. Green,
L. B. Frazier, David Harris; Clerk, Dill
Sherman; Treasurer, FL. C. Willard;
Supervisor, III. A. Lombard; Assessor,
Ed. I. Nixon; Constables, Charles Dray;
two years, Il. E. Ainsworth; Police JUS
tice, d. Fl. Bean. There are about a
dozen buildings in the course of con-
struction here at present and there would
be more if there were more mechanics,
A two-story brick veneer building 30x
go is under way which will be our first
brick. 80 Clarence Culver, of Ontario,
was a caller here Friday 49, Mrs. Lnny
Gift, who has been seriously sick is con-
valescent Bill Oliver, of Viroqua, is
mortar for Chase Brothers go.
Mrs. A. w. DcJean is suffering from a
severe attack of stomach troubles. ...
L. r. Gaines was in our village last
week moving Chase Brothers store and
other buildings. LA FARCE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
CLINTON.

BLooMINGDALE, Aug. 5.-Norwegian
school commences Monday, August 10th
-. Minnie Hanson accompanied by Mary
and Orrin Nelson drove wei from La
Crosse, last Saturday for a short visit
The town board have had the river
Strengthened neal the residence of Nels
Larson to keep itfrom taking what little
there is left of the road. =. Editor Briggs
of the Viroqua Republican, was
owe on his bicycle last Monday. Geo.
Buraas is having his house r~eshingled
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin,
on. Aug. 3rd, daughter. Mrs. Lansley
and SADIE Dickson leave Monday for
Arlington, Washington. Mrs. Lansley
expects to make her future home there,
her husband having gone there three
months ago. Miss Dickson only goes on
a short visit. Matilda Morterud and
Inga Nelson are expected home from La
Crosse, tonight. ii. A. Snyder and
Miss Hollister have been engaged to
teach our school the coming year.
Mrs. Anton Olson of Mandan, North
Dakota, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris. Void. NJ. A. G..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
Edwin Booth ~ . Husband.

At this period the second Mrs Booth,
always . nervous invalid. began to show
signs of the mental lack of balance
which finally sapped her own life and
almost broke his heart. During her fire.
ouent attacks at Saratoga and later,
when the two families met in New
York and n London, sometimes she
was very crying, but ! never knew him
h. show . sign or utter q word Of impa-
thence. He bore meekly with everything
she said and did, made excuses fo- her.
concealed her suitability and her ire.
s~ponsibility 81 much as possible. He
held her in his arms, as il she were q
baby, for hours and nights together
without a murmur. and he showed . de-
votion that hardly can be equaled.-
Laurence Hutton in Harper's Magazine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
First publication August ., 1898.
B NOTICE

Notice OF Application for Final Settlement.
VERNoN COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
State OF Wisconsin, County of Vernon. -.s
In the matter of the estate OF William Deyorse.
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of l.. G.
S~choenberser administrator of said estate repre-
senting among other things that he has fully ad-
ministered he satd estate, and praying that n
ime and place be fixed for examining and
al owing his account OF his administration and
u at the residue Of the said est ate be assigned
same;
1t is ordered that said application he he I'd
before me. at my office. IN he city OF viroaua on
tne ON dav OF Serfr~ber 1899 at 10 o'clock, a. m
application and n.a ing be given to ali persons
interested. by publication OF q copy OF this order
Tor three successive weeks In the Vern on Ooun-
ty Censor, q newspaper printed in said county.
be5ore the dsv fixed foT said hesring.
Dated this 9TH dav of august. 1898,
BY the Court. D. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

Sentinel A directory of the Bryan
leaders in Wisconsin would revel the re-
ma-kable incarnation that most of the
sympathy for tAe TAX burdened masses is
to be found in the warm, soft throbbing
hearts of lawyers who make a speciality
of corporation practice when they can
get any.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
A Narrow Esca re

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
Il. Hart, of Groton, S. ID. WAS taken
with a bad cold which settled on nv
lungs; cough set in and finally terminated
in consumption. Four doctors gave me
up, saying l could live but a short time.
l gave myself up to my Saviour, deter
mined i'll could not stay with my friends
on earth, | would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised to get
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. Igave it a trial,
took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me, and thank God l am saved and am
now a well and healthy woman" Trial
BOTTLES free at A. J. johnson & Co.'S. drug
store. Regular size so cents, and 81.
or price refunded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

Mr.. r. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back of his head. On using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest blood and
nerve remedy, all pain soon left him.
He says this grand medicine is what his
country needs. All America knows that
it cures liver and kidney trouble, puri-
fes the blood, tones up the stomach,
strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor
and new life into every muscle, nerve
and organ. If weak, tired or ailing you
need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only
90 cents. Sold by A. j. johnson & Co.,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

Portage Register; The State Bureau
of Labor and Industrial Statistics has
discovered that for the past six years the
average cost to the Wisconsin farmer of
raising a bushel of wheat was "a cents a
bushel, and of corn 81 cents a bushel;
these figures include interest on the value
of the land, implements, and horses used
and also an allowance for wear and tear
of machinery and for shrinkage in the
value of the stock. During the past six
years the average price of wheat has
been 6S cents a bushel and of corn 40
cents a bushel. On the former the aver
age profit has been about 20 per cent.
and on the latter about 40 per cent.
From these figures it would seem that
farming is much more PORTABLE than
most businesses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

IL is more than remarkable that whea5
has ~auctaated from so cents a bushel to
$1.S5 within a year or SO and silver has
remained practically unchanged. At
Least it Is remarkable from the Bryan
point oe-yiew.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

Editor Walter Houser of the Mondovi
Herald, says he is beginning to have
Faith in Bryan's financial schemes. His
share of the gate receipts the day he
spokea at the Monona Lake Assembly was
ahnnt 6 q
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

Hon. J. H. Trewin, of our n~eighboring
Iowa city of Lansing, mas been renomi-
mated for state senator. Nj. Trewin hes
proven a valuable legislator in his pat
service. He is an aggressive and brilii-
ant gentleman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

onld quickly leave You. i.yptlDl
III. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
Oh sufferers have proved their matches
melt for sick and nervous headaches.
'Ihey make pure blood and strong nerves
n build up your health. Easy TO take.
Try them Only Scents. Money back
Il o cured. Sold by A. J. johnson &
Co, druggists
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

Chas. M. Cottrill, president of the
board of trade in Milwaukee, one of the
high-degree and leading Masons of Wis
consin, died at Oconomowoc sanitarium
ON Friday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

Teachers examinations will be held at the
following times and places:
VIRoouA Saturday and Monday, Aug.
18th and 18th.
HuIsRoRo. Monday and Tuesday, Aug.
21st and 22nd.
IA EapcR Wednesday and Thursday
August 23rd and oath.
REApsTowN Friday and Saturday August
~ 18th and 28th.
DEsoro. Monday and Tuesday. Aug.
18th and 10Th.
Examinations will begin at 10 q. m. on the
hrst day and at a. m. On the second, at each
place. All applicants for certificates should
bring note book, pencil. pen. ink and good
legal cap paper. Sincerely yours.
III. l.. GARDNER, County Supt,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
A F~rightrul Blunder.

III o-5sl Gle a h)y.tbts bra
cut or brnise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the best IN lhe world, will kill the
pain and promptly heal it. Cures old
sores fever sores, Ulcers. boils, felons,
corns' al skins diseaseS Best pile cure
on earth Only % cents a box. Cure
guaranteed Sold by A. j johnson &
Co, druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

Here is a prosperity note from Chica-
go. A canvass shows that 40, 900 more
men are employed in that city than two
years ago, and they receive an average
of 10 per cent raisa in wages
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

United States Senator Knute Nelson
of Minnesota, is making an extended
visit to his mother country in Norway.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

The happiest couple in the world
should be a deaf husband and a blind
wife, both taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
30 cents. A. j. johnson q CO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
The Best Remedy for F,rx.

Mr.. John Matthias, a well known stock
dealer of Pulaski, Ky, says: After
suffering for over a week with fiux, and
my physicians having failed to relieve
me, l was advised to try Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
and have the pleasure of stating that
the half of n bottle cured me. For
sale by A. J. Johnson & Co., druggists.
1t il not a bad idea for lovers to learn
to ride a tandem, for in that way they
are thrown together a great deal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

General Rufus r. Dawes, formerly of
Mansion, died at his home in Marietta,
Ohio, Thursday. General Dawes went
out with a company from Mansion in
1861, and served throughout the var in
the Iron brigade, and rose to the COM
mand of his regiment when Col. Bragg
was made revet-brigadier general. He
was 81 years of age. Many of our
Vernon county people remember well
General Dawes and his family when
theY were residents of Ohio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

The governor has designated Monday,
September 4th as state labor day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

Whats the matter, old man? Been
losing on wheat?' No, not that, for
got to take Rocky Mountain Tea last
night. Wife said I'd be sick today."-A.
J. johnson IL Co.. druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
Spain's Greatest Need,

When fond parents make an idol of a
boy they are pretty certain to make an
idle boy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

1t is generally the chap who upholds
drink that puts it down.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
That Throhbing Heaaacns.

A KANSAS City ,restauranteur made a
coup de main by advertising iced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
Dated. Westby. July 10. 1899.
RIps WILL BE REoElvEpB BY THE v

dds WILL BE RECElvEDBY VIZ
~ lage clerk of Westby. Vernon couuty.
wisconsin on or before August II, 1899. at ID
O'Clock noon. Bid opened at 2 o'clocK q, m.
same day.
LIST. On about 400 feet Of ditcbine for
water, pipes. bitches not TO be less than six
Feet deep. and covering and packing OF
same after laid. Contract will be let To the
lowest responsible bidder.
End. On the laying of about 4.CO0 feet OF
water pipe and tapping OF same. Bids for
ABOVE TO be In and opened as above specified.
The village board reserves tho right to reject
any or all Dds OLUF PETERSON
~. Village Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
Synopsis Ct Wisconsin Game Laws.

The open season for hunting protected
game in Wisconsin is as follows:
Deer from November LIST to November
Goth inclusive. Note. The hunting Oh
killing of deer in the counties of Sheboy-
gan and Fon du Lac until 1902. is pro-
hibited. Wild duck, brant, snipe, or
any aquatic fowl from September list to
January list. Wild goose from Septem-
Der LIST to the following May LIST. Wood
cock, partridge, pheasant, prairie chick
en-, prairie hen, grouse of any variety
and plover from September 1st TO Dec
ember LIST. Otter, martin or fisher from
October LIST to the following May LIST.
UNLAWFUL POINTS.
1t is unlawful to take, catch or kill
any Monaghan. Chinese or English
pheasant, or quail of any variety before
September 1st, 1901; or to take, catch or
kill swan, at any time. Except when
duly authorized for scientific
only, it is unlawful to take, catch or kill
al any time, any whipporwill, night
hawk, bluebird, finch, thrush, robin,
lark, turtle dove or any other harmless
bird, except blackbirds, crows, English
sparrows or pigeons for trap shooting.
1t is unlawful to take or destroy the
eggs or nest of any waterfowl or bird
except crows and English sparrows, or
to modest or destroy any muskrat house.
1t is unlawful to take. catch, kill. i'm
pede in its progress or otherwise inter
fere with any carrier or homing pigeon.
LICENSES.
All residents of this state desiring to
hunt deer or aquatic fowl must, before
so doing, procure a license therefor, the
fee for which is one dollar. If other
protected game is hunted with a dog a
license is also necessary. Nothing here
in shall be construed as permitting any
one TO hunt deer with dogs at any time.
Resident hunters must procure licenses
from the clerk of the county in which
they reside. Non-residents..of the state
can procure licenses from the secretary
of state at Madison, and the fees are;
% to hunt deer or to hunt deer and other
protected game $25; (2) to hunt protected
game except deer $40.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
MOndOVi Herald: The fellow who is

MOndovi Herald: The fellow who is
not enjoying the present prosperity is
the pessimistic politician and loafer who
spends his time at the corner grocery
and talks about the panic that is certain
to follow such abnormal activity. He
is dying for a chance to say Il told you
So" Meantime the fellows who are
willing to work are laying up treasurers
against any rainy day that may happen
to come this wav.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

The official figures as to immigrants
and their nationality, arriving during
the last fiscal year, show that we took
in 1876, pr males aud 116, 430 females of
about fifty different nationalities, IA total
of about 81, 307, as compared with 900.
299 in the preceding fiscal year. This
is not a large number as compared with
1882, when we had 7SS, 993 arrivals from
abroad.
1t is noticeable that while, formerly,
England, Germany and the scandinavian
kingdoms furnished the greater portions
OF the immigrants, Italy and Russia now
pour a heavy tide Of their people on rs.
There are Firms and Polish Jews from
Russia, aggregating nearly S5, 600, while
Italy sent us over rs, 600 of both sexes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

The thoroughly honest man won't
even take a chance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

No man is good enough to govern an
other man without that others consent.
When the white man governs himself,
that is self-government; but when he
governs himself and also governs another
man, that is more than self-government,
that is d%espotism. Our reliance is in the
love of liberty which God has planted in
us; our defense is in the spirit which
prizes liberty as the heritage of all men
in all lands, everywhere, those who
deny freedom to others deserve it not
for themselves, and under a just God
cannotl long retain it. Abraham Lincoln,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
Rtns wASrrn

Rlps WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE VII
- iage OF Westby. Vernon County, WISE n
or before August 18th, 1899 at I2 O'clock noon.
Bios opened ut two O'clock on rame date for
the following work, to-wit:
LIST. On trimming out and sinking deeper
OF the present VILLAGE well, also dds on drill
ling a new well For specifications call on
or write the village clerk. The trustees re-
serve the right to reject any and all bids.
0LUF PETERSON, Village Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09
VEREoN COUNTY CENSOR
o. G. MuNsoN. Editor and Proprietor.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1899.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-09

AS an illustration of the commercial
boom that the country has been enjoy
ing it may be mentioned that during the
last six months of 1898 the money orders
issued by the postofice department were
$40, 506, 400 in excess of the orders issued
during the corresponding period of '97.
It's an eloquent figure. Journal.
The National tribune., 1899-07-27

wandering iend took shot at the Acting
mander-nChiet and q. A r. National Pension Committee
they coming of the 18th Street
House and succeeded getting unusually
such hasty exposure and informal method
The with his hat
inhef Johnson To his left, with the
his breast Commander JOS w. Kay of the Department
New York
The central figure which thousands of readily
recognize is that OF Comade John W. Burst Past Department
The National tribune., 1899-07-27
Indarse Gen. Dyreuforth,

At meeting Of Gen. Vandever Command,
7, Department of Iowa, held June 2S, the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
ResoLred, That we the members of Gen
Vandever Command 7, Department of
Iowa, do hereby pledge our earnest ard
undivided support TO Gen. II. Ct .Dyrenforth,
our Commander in his vigorous
policy to uphold the rights, and maintain
a proper recognition OF what is due the
Union soldier, and we especially commend
his patriotic action i'll suppressing, as I'M
worthy of membership in the Union Vet
erans' Union, the organization known as
ID. ID. Porter Command, IL, Department OF
the Potomac, for said Commands euogy
and commendation of the rebels in their
attempt 10 destroy the Government of tie
United States.
j. ID. Calehan is Colonel and A. H.
Hemmelder Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1899-07-27
Hayward.Porter Circle.

A member Of Hayward Porter Circle, IL,
Buffalo, n. Y, writes: "Hayward-Porter
Circle, u, sent the first money to Depart
ment Headquarters for the home fund, and
since has been adding 10 that fund each
year. We hope to see the home a IiviE e
fact before long, and some of the BRAY e
mothers and widows made happy and COM
Portable.
"A statement was published some time
ago that property had been offered to the
Order, under certain conditions. We wish
there was the least foundation for such a
statement, but unfortunately it is purely
imaginary thing.
Our Circle rendered reception to the
newiy-elected Department President, Mrs.
l.. c. Brainard, on the evening OF June 16,
which was attended by members of X. G..
Shaw Circle and John Wilkeson Circle and
many friends"
The National tribune., 1899-07-27
California Sons Of Veterans.

At the recent Encampment of the Cali
fornia Division. held al San Francisco, the
following officers were chosen: Com, Harry
r. Moore, San Francisco; S. V. c., DIR. A.
c. Bennett. San Jose; j. V. c., Frank r,
Handley, San Francisco. Council. Albert
J. Weinert, w. l.. Barnum, VIM. f.. Bart
lett; Delegate-at-Large, J. A. Wagener.
Modesto; Delegate, Albert E. Ade, San
Barnardino; Alternate-at-Large, George A.
Richardson, Pasadena; Alternate, NJ. L.
Wander Bogart, Ventura.
Col. Moore announces the following staff
appointments: Adit, W. CT Lucllhardt
San Francisco; @. NJ. w Erwin Lawrence;
ms, Frank c. Shipley, Oakland; Surg
Francis o. Yost. Los Angeles; Mastering
Officer. Jas. III. Camhell, Pasadena: Judge
Advocate, Chas Allison, San Bernardino
Chap, John A Wagener, Modesto.