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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

A recent rule of the postoffice depart
ment makes anyone liable to a fine of
$500 or year s imprisonment, who takes
from a postoffice through mistake or
carelessness any mail matter intended
for smother and fails to promptly return
the same. This includes newspapers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

Mrs. Calven Zimmerman, Milesburg
Pa, says, "As a speedy cure for coughs,
colds Group and sore throat One Minut .
Cough Cure is unequaled It is pleasant
for children to take. heartily recon-
mend it to mothers. 1t is the only harm
less remedy that produces immediate re-
suits. 1t cures bronchitis, pneumonia,
grippe and throat and lung diseases. 1t
will prev ent consumption. A. J. John
son & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

Evening Wisconsin; Republicans who
are DESTROYS of keeping track of political
developments, day by day. will hardly
dare to go to bed at ii o'clock at night
for fear of missing the first announce
ment of another new candidate for the
governorship.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.

Gainesville Republican; There is just
as much difference between William
Mckinley and William Jennings Bryan
as there is between a graduate physician
and long haired medicine fakir. Mr..
Bryan's tactics in politics are exactly
the same as the medicine man employs
to sell his goods.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

The United States pension rolls show
that there are only five daughters of the
Revolutionary soldiers left; while there
are still 2, 700 widows of soldiers who
fought in the war of 1912.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

e J. Hall, the poet and publisher
says that one dose of FoLEY's HONEY
AND TAR restored his voice when
hoarseness threatened to prevent his
lecture at Central music hall, Chiea 20.
A. J. johnson S Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
Yirnunn Town cnusns.

A caucus for the town Of VirOQua for the
purpose OF nominating town officers to be
elected at the coming spriIAg ele elton. viii be
held at the engine house in 1.-THE city OF Yiro-
qua. on Saturday, March slsA. ut O'Clock D. m.
BY oRpHR OF COMMITTEES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
To Good Dressers.

See those fine tailored, perfect fitting
suits. just received at the Blue Front
Store, $1,000 to $1,000, equal to what
you pay the tailor $50 and $50 for and
actually better made.
COPELAND, ELLEFSoN 81 LoKKEN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
Going powuHiu

People suffering from kidney diseases
feel a gradual but steady loss of vitality.
They should lose no time in trying
FoLE~'s KIDNEY CURE. 1t is guaTan-
teed. A. J. johnson & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
Examinations for Teachers.

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Niroqu va. Wis, Feb. IS, 1000.
The spring series ofthe public examinations
of teachers for the several ins peciioe district
OF Vernon county viii be held at the follows
Ing places ON the dates herein named
ReadStoWn, March 1924.
Newton, March 1927.
DeSoto, March 30-.3I:
These public examinations are held in ac-
cordance with law and no private eNamina-
ton will be granted except IS stated therein.
tSee new school law pages IS and Is, with re-
ference To extensions. permits, etc. Ne not
NEGLECT 70 write for a certificate when the
legal opportunity comes. The following pro-
gram will be followed:
First day, a. Spelling, reading. geo
graphy physiology. grammar and constltu-
ton. second day. $50 a. m .--Arithmettc L
;. history. penmanship, theory OF teaching
and orthoepy. First and and grade branches
on second day. HENRY l.. GARDNER.
County Superin ~endent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
AMONG THE BRETHREN.

The partnership of johnson & Meyer,
in the publicatiJ m of the Boscobel Dial,
has been Dissolved, Mr.. Meyer continu.
ing the paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

Mondovi Herald Keep this fact in
mind in connection with the oleomar.
gerine question now before congress
Dairymen do not object to the manufac-
ture and sale of oieo, but they do object
to its being made and sold as butter. II
people want to buy and eat oleo they
have right TO do so, but people who
pay for butter should not be imposed
upon with oleo colored and made to imi-
tate butter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
Kid Gloves.
Laces and Embroidery.

You will find this the most complete
stock in the city-you will find new and
dainty patterns
There has been an advance by manu-
features of from 25 to 40 percent-we
have saved this for you
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

Too many people lose valuable
time in experimenting with cough and
cold cures. They should take FOLEY's
HONEY AND TAR before it is too late.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

The name Of Little Bob" LaFollette
is again disturbing the minds of Wiscon-
sin poisicians 1t does not appear that
Mr.. LaFollette or any of his close
friends are responsible for the rumor
that lie will enter the contest for the
gubernatorial nomination, but it un-
doubtedly emanated from the prolific
brain of the Milwaukee correspondent
OF the Times Herald, who occasionally
stirs the animals up to see them squirm.
--Watertown Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

The South, and especially the more
progressive section, is eager for expan-
sion Protection has started southern
development, and southern business
men there know that foreign markets
must be secured in which to sell the sur
plus products The State.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
o. e. MUNsoN. Editor and Proprietor.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH %, 1900.
POLITICAL ASG PERSONAL.

Another strong name has been added
to the list of candidates for the republi-
can nomination for governor, in State
Senator John NJ Whitehead, of James
vile. MIR. Whitehead is first-class guber-
material material He is an except.
ionally able man, high minded, conser-
vative, and in fact gentleman who
stands for the best things in public and
private life and politics. He is third
among the present membership of the
state senate to enter the race for COVER
nor.
Anent the numerous candidates. for
the governorship the Milwaukee Senti.
mel is lead to the follow ing comment.
1t is believed that a few of the gentle
men who have been mentioned as candi-
dates for governor would be willing to
accept something equally as good.
This pring weather is almost certain
to cause afew more gubernatorial booms
TO sprout into sight.
There viii be 1,067 delegates n the
republican state convention this year SC
that nearly every one of the guberna-
toria. candidates can feel certain OF
getting few votes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

5000 years have we waited for the
greatest spring blessing ever offered. 1t
doubles your sorrows That's what
Rocky Mountain "ea does. BIC A. j.
johnson & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
Wash Goods atyles.

There is no place in Western Wiscon-
sin where such large variety of up-to-
date wash goods is shown. Everything
that is popular in the cities is shown
here. and our prices you will find range
much lower We invite you to visit
this department and see what beautiful
goods we are showing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

Some men marry for love. Roberts
loved to marry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

tobacco Raisers, Attention.
r aeroy & Pelton's Comstock Spanish
tobacco seed for sale at
THE BIG STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
GrOveS-BarneS Music Co.
3. c. BROWN, Salesman.

A young lady in our town wears
glasses but she usually takes them off TO
read
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28

Every bell hasits ring; but some bellies
have fewer rings than they want
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
Dress Goods Dept.

The values this department is sh
is simply something wonderful, consid.
ering the present manufacturers prices.
We could not be in the position to offer
you such exceptional values only that
we anticipated the advance and made
some very heavy cash purchases
SO inch Cashmere, all colors, ~.
worth SOC, our price. joe
"a inch Cheviots, black only, IN.
worth S5c, our price. .OvC
81 inch Plaids, worth 65c, IN.
our price. :. JUG
81 inch plaids worth 75c our price soc
81 In. Cashmeres worth 35c for. CSC
15c suitings, our price. ....... 125c
81. 90 quality Plaid Backs, our price 81. is
81. so quality 90 :" s.. 90
$1.75 quality q &C Al 40
$3.50 quality g :" 81 %
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
The Largest Retailers of General Vernon Co
Shoe Bargains,

New and stylish spring shoes at bar
gain prices In spite of the fact that
our immense stock of low priced shoes
is composed largely of goods Just out of
the factories and that the styles are the
latest, we are offering them to our pat
rons at prices which would scarcely
cover the factory cost if bought today.
A 81. 80 value ladies Dongola CT M
lace shoe at. DZ.UU
A 81. 90 value ladies Dorgola Cfrn
A 81 30 value mems Kangaroo O. M
calf lace shoe at CZ.UU
A 81 90 value mems satin calf cfen
lace shoe at. O.JU
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-28
SPRING Golf Capes.

GpIiuS AOu ~dRCSs
We are selling nearly as many of the
new spring golf capes as we did of the
fall styles last winter. A very sensible
stylish garment that is Useful for street
wear. We want you to se3 them.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21
Napoleon on WELLINGTON.

The Century quotes from DR..
O'Mcaras unpublished "Talks With
NapOlcon' ut st. Helena this judg-
mcnt OF the imprisoned emperor on the
general who finally overthrow him:
Il asked him if he thought Lord
Wellington mcrited the reputation he
had gained as general. He said:
'Certainly; | think he does. He is a
very excellent general, and possessed
of great iirmncss and talent, but he
has not yet done as much as some 9th
ers He has not conquered upon so
large Il scale | observed that he had
shown great judgment and caution lat
tcrly, but that ut first he had been too
prcCipitatC in advancing into Spain. He
said that he had shown Il great deal Of
ability in the campaign of Spain. 1t is
IMPOSSIBLE said he, for man not to
commit some faults. We are all liable
to it, and the general who commits the
fcwcSt in number is the greatest gen
cral, and he has certainly committed as
few as any one | then observed that
still he was scarcely to be equaled to
himself. why, certainly said he. He
has not done so much as | have done.
He has not conquered Kingdoms in the
manner have done, but he is an cX-
rcllent general. His operations have
lot been upon so great a scale
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21
BY M. QUAD.

zone Sunday mawnin seven or eight
tankerouS," said the old poSsum hunt
err as | asked for Il story. The old
woman seed that | wasn't pcart, and
she let me alone till artcr breakfast
Then, as | started out for , walk
around, she says:
"'Zcb, thar amt no preachin at the
skulchouSc today, but it would look
mighty decent fur you to Sot down and
read chapter in the Bible
"'What fur?' says |.
EUR to show the world that you
respect the day says she.
81 reckon the world don't kcer
whether | read the Bible or take
walk
but the Lawd does. Can't nobody
keep on Dustin up the Sabbath as you
do without somethin happcnin to 'em.
My eyes are Il lcetle weak this mawnin,
and if you'd sit down and read me that
chapter bout the children of Israel
crossin the Red sea I'd be powerful
glad
THAT'S what ! orter hey done, of
co'sc," explained the old man. but
when Il crittCr is fcelin cantankerOuS
he amt hiSsclf. He's mad at his wife,
his dawg, his gun and everything else,
and he won't git decent ag'in till some
thin has happened. | whistlcd to my
dawg and went off up the hillside, and
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21
A Young Mans Queer Pets.

"a pretty well known Philadel-
phian," says the Philadelphia Record,
"who is now at Atlantic City likewise
strives to attract the eye there by ap-
pcaring in the hotels and cafes and on
the board walk every night with gold
chain around his neck to which two
big gray rats are attached. The rats,
plain, ordinary rodents, but tanned,
wear Gold. collars, and the young mans
gold chain is fastened to these. Up
ana down his back and waistcoat the
rats pnttcr, but usually they are seated
on his shoulder, whispering in his ear.
Sometimes he fondlcs them or gives
them bits of cheese and cracker. They
seem to be quite clean, but peculiar
smell somewhat like musk initiates the
nOStrilS if one comes too near the
young mans pets"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21
How to Make Tomato Pickles.

Pare one peck. not scald, of solid,
ripe tomatoes of medium sizc-nice,
round ones. not larger than an apple.
Put them in brine strong enough to
bear an egg for 81 hours. Rinse in cold
water. Mix onc-half tablespoonful of
red pepper, two tablcSpoonfulS of
black pepper rounded full, two table
spoOnfuls of allSpice rounded full, two
tablcspoonfuls Of cloves rounded full.
four tahlcSpoOnfulS of mustard round
ed full in Il bowl together. Put n layer
of tomatoes in the jar and sprinkle
over with spice mixture and large
handful! of dark brown sugar. and so
on till filled. Cover with cold vinegar
and slice horse radiSh over the top.
Cover close. This makes one gallon of
pickle and will keep till June or later
when made in the fail.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21
How to Make Swiss SaVOry.

Pare. slice and boil about Il pound Of
good potatoes. Crate some dry cheese,
about half Il tCacupful. Have the
same quantity of sifted bread crumbs
and mix with the grated cheese. Sea
son with cayenne pepper. When the
potatoes are done, strain them. Grease
a pie dish, put in Il layer of potato and
strcw with the cheese mixture. Repeat
until the dish is nearly full Beat up
an egg, season it with pepper and salt.
Pour it over the mixture and bake for
about five minutes.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21

THE BIGGEST WILDCAT EVER LAID EYES
on"
the old woman didn't call artcr me-
Mcbbc I'd got half Il mile from the
house when the dawg took artcr n
varmint and run it up tree jest
got Il glimpse of the thing and took it
fur Il coon, but | ortcr hev known bet
ter. Every ha'r on that dawg's back
was standin up and his eyes as big as
sasscrS. and if | hadn't bin cantankcr-
Gus I'd hev fig%Crcd it out that no coon
could excite him in that way. The
thing to do was to tie the dawg to the
tree and go home fur an AK. The dawg
didn't want TO be tied but l managed
1t and went back.
"IIev you cum back to read to me
bout them children of Israeli asks
the old woman as arrove.
"'No; I've cum fur the AK to cut
down Il coon tree
care you gwine to risk your soul fur
the sake of Il coon?
"'DOn't be silly. COOnskns is with
GO cents apiece, and we are out of
'lasscs. and the Lawd amt gwinc TO
punish folks fur gittin somcthin to eat,
even on sunday
"'Zeb, says she as | was turnin
away, if you've got coon up tree,
mcbbc it wouldn't be so awfully wick
ed to chop him down, but if l was you
I'd kinder smooth it over with prOV-
dencc first Bcn as you left the dawg
on watch you kin read me that chapter
e., Ia,
clus Phario was to 'cm when the wa
tiers rolled back and kivercd him up
81 don't believe it ever happcncd,'
says |, feclin Il new streak of cantan-
nervousness comm over me.
"'What! DO you deny that"
"'Reckon do, and heaps of other
things besides
""Then, Zeb White, you jest git ready
fur a calamitous calamity. It's dcnyin
the Lawd, and the Lawd amt gwine to
stand it. Go on arter your coon, but I'm
sayin goodby to you. | shall be Il wild
der befo' the clock strikes 12.'
81 wasn't troubled a bit in my mind"
said Zcb, but was sOrtcr astonishcd
when got back to the coon tree. Bits
of ha'r was lyin around on the ground,
and the old dog was gone. Feared to
me that thar had bin n fOut around
thar. but | didn't figgcr fur long. 1t
was a tree which stood alone. and
away up in the top could see the coon
hidin away in Il crotch of Il limb. 1t
took me but half an hour to cut the
tree down, and all the time | was chop
pin was Sayn to myself that the chill
dren of Israel never passed through
the Red sea dry shod. Jest bcfo' the
tree fell heard a yeOwlin and Il snarl-
in from the varmint in the top, but |
took it that the coon had got shaky.
The tree wett down with Il crash, and
| run up with n club to give the coon Il
knock on the head. | hadn't reached
the fust limbs when he cum out TO
meet me, ana all the hairs on my head
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21

Cut in slices four white turnips after
feeling them. Put them in Il Stcwpan
and cover with boiling water, Boil I'M
til tender Add salt. Make a white
sauce with two tableSpOonfuls of but
ter and two tablcSpoOnfuls of -four,
Stir till smooth. Add IL CupfulS Of
milk. stir until boiling and thickcncd.
Add salt and pepper. Put Il layer of
the drained turnip, then Il layer of
sauce. Continue with turnip and sauce
until all are used. Spread buttercd
crumbs over the top. Brown in the
ONCn
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21

Boil six eggs hard for 20 minutes.
Remove the yoliS whole. Chop the
whites Arrange some crisp lettuce
leaves on Il platter, place yolk in the
center of each leaf. cover with Il spoon
full of chopped whites, garniSh with
other lettuce leaves. pour over the
whole thin nayonnaiSc and serve.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21
How to Make Scotch WATERS.

MIN onc-fOur1h cup Of rolled oats,
onc-fourth cup of flour, one tablespoon
ful of sugar and one-fOurth teaspoon
full of salt. With the tips of the fingers
work in two tahlcspoonfulS of butter,
add hot water to form stiff dough,
toss on IL Toured board, kncad slightly
and roll into a thin sheet. Shape with
sheets in Il moderate oven.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21

THE PASSING BELL.
When our little day is ended.
When the dusk and dark have blended,
When the lights Of time cease cleaning
Ger these tents Of earthly dreaming,
Lord be near u.s.
Do not in that hour forSakc us;
Let not dust and darkness take us;
Send thy dawns clear Splcndor streaming
From the east of our rcdceming;
Father hear us!
C. ID. c. in Good Words.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21

The question. where do the pins 90
to-" is easily answered by the fellow
who makes II ten Strike.-Boston Com
mercial Bulletin.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-07-21

Common Pcrson-iIavc you ever met
the talented Miss Bung?
Great AUTHORIZE. never. The tai
ented Miss Bung has met me several
times, however. Chicago Record.
The age-herald., 1900-12-16
Secretary of State.

No 195. H.J.R. IL R.
 Resolved by the House, the Senate con- curing, That the Governor is respectfully requested to furnish the General Assembly of Alabama the following information rela- tive to the execution of An act to provide for the more efficient assessment and col lection of taxes in the State of Alabama" approved February 8, 1897, and an act amendatory thereof approved February 2l, 1899. relating to the appointment of the State tax commissioner and the county tax commissioners in the following particulars, viz: l. A list of the counties for which such tax commissioners were appointed. 2. The results of the work done by each coun- ty tax commissioner in his county, show irg the amount of taxes gained and paid into the treasury of the State. 3. The com pensation paid by the State to the State tax commissioner and the compensation re- ceived by the respective county tax com missioners so far as may be disclosed by the records of the State tax commissioners office, or otherwise by the records of the State.-4 How many suits, or rather legal proceedings, have been brought under such statute; in what counties such suits have been brought; what have been the results of such of said suits as have been disposed of; what of said suits are still pending and in what counties, and what attorneys fees have been paid, or contracted to be paid, and to whom, in such suits.
 Approved December 13 1900.
 (Official) ROBERT P. McDAVID,
 GaprafarV of State
The age-herald., 1900-12-16
H. 445.
No. 245.
AN ACT.


 An Act to Make Appropriations for the
 Ordinary Expenses for the Executive,
 Legislative and Judicial Departments of the State, for the Interest on the Public Debt and for Public Schools. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama: That the following sums of money, or so much of each sum as may be necessary, be and the same are hereby appropriated for the purposes hereinafter specified, to be paid out of any money in the State treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal years ending respectively on the 30th day of September, 1901, and on the 3Oth day of September, 1902, lto-wit:
 1 For compensation of the Governor, three thousand dollars for each year, in EaI six thousand dollars g. For compensation of the Secretary of State, eighteen hundred dollars for each year, in all, three thousand six hundred dollars; and for clerical assistance in the office of the Secretary of State one thou sand dollars for each year, in all two thou sand dollars
 8. For compensation of the State Auditor, twenty-four hundred dollars for each year, in all, four thousand eight hundred dol lars.
 4. For compensation of the State Treas urer, twenty-one hundred dollars for each year. in all. four thousand two hundred dollars.
 5. For compensation of the Attorney Gen. eral, twenty-five hundred dollars for each year, in all five thousand dollars.
 6. For compensation of the Superintend- ent of Education. two thousand two hun
The age-herald., 1900-12-16

Section 1. Be 1t enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama, That Section 5614 of the Code be amended so as to read as fol- lows:
 Section 5614. Any one of several persons occupying or cultivating= lands under common fence, who turns stock of any kind into such ine1osure or knowingly suf- fers such stock to go at large therein with out the consent of all the persons owning or eultivating such lands, must, on convlc- ton, be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than fifty dollars, and also the amount of damages inflicted by the stock. which damages shall be held as part of the penalty imposed by the courA and shall go to the party injured.
 Approved December 13 1900.
 (Oficial) ROBERT P. McDAVID,
 Secretary of State.