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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

In 1880, one oi tnr Democ attic panic
years. we exported agric' ltural prod
ucts worth $553,2lo.02G In 1899 they
were worth S7Sl. os".ys7. An increase
Of $23o,0oooo0 in the foreign demand
for American farm products is a pref.
ty good years record under a ReDabli-
can administration.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

The Treasury Departments latest
circulation statement shows the total
amount IF money in circulation in the
United States TO have been - 900. %
4G3. A year ago, on May !. 1889 it was
only Sl.033 So. so2, having increased
laore than S12000Go00 within q year.
When Mr.. Bryan WAS nominated. IN
1896. 10 VAS gt.52s. $40 400, and has in
creased . per cent since that time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23


These figures represent hundreds of
millions of dollars. Under the McKln-
ley tariff, in President Harrison's ad-
mlnistration, the average volume Of
business transacted in the United
States was almost sixty billions of dol
lars a year
During President Cleveland's admin
istration it averaged nine billions a
year less, In other words, there was
three million dollars less business
transacted every ausiness day of the
year
Under the Dingley tariff and the adj
ministration of President Mckinley
the average volume of business was
twenty-three billions year more than
i'll the preceding Democratic admins
tration of President Cleveland.
In other words. there has been over
seven million dollars worth more bust
ness transacted every day during Pres
ident McKinley's term than there was
under President Cleveland.
Moral: Vote for eontiE lation of the
Republican administration with pro
tective tariff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
To xii Caternil1ars.

have a way that Is a success. Take
pole. any desired length, and bore
small hole in the end. about one-fourth
inch, and split the pole slip a ring on
the pole that viii slide easy Put a fire
cracker in the end of the pole. and slip
up the ring to tighten it. Light the fuse
and stick it in the caterpillar's nest and
it win do the work.. z. Tribbetf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

tariff bill TO return the duties on sugar
imported from that island Ito the per
sons from whom they were collected.
The sugar trust had paid $685., 55l of
these duties. and If the amendment of
the Democratic Senator had not been
opposed by the Republicans, then he
would have caused the return of that
sum TO the trusti
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

Rural free delivery is being extended
among tie farmers under Republican
rule ia she executive departments aud
ia Congress- This Republican Congress
has increased the appropriation for this
purpose 70 s1,TJ0,00O, 50 ;hat more
farmers than ever viii soon he having
their mail delivered at their doors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

In its quest Of martyrs the Demo
cratic party should not overlook one
Oherlin N. Carter. hate Of the United
States army, who is at present located
at Leavenworth. Kan. He IS posing as
a victim of the administration
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
To Get Rid of Hessian FIies.

An Indiana farmer claims to have got
rid Of Iesslan fly in wheat by sowing
air-slacked lime over a field last Sep
TENDER as soon as the plants We're up.
and repeating Tie operation twice at
intervals
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
To Break Up Setting Hens.

Ny cure Is somewhat cruel. but they
hardly ever want the second dose. Shut
them ~ for three days and three
nights, and as rule you have a com
piete cure. w. V. B. Ashland
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

Those of General Cousum ption Subject
TO Very Low Tariff Rate Free List
of Dingiey Law Applies to Porto
Rico Except as TO Coffee.
The following are the rates of duty
which viii be collected under the new
law on the more important articles en-
tering Porto Rico from the United
States:
Flour, free of duty.
Corn, pa cents per bushei
Bacon, free of duly.
Corn meal, cents per bushel.
Rice, free of duty.
Oatmeal. IL cents per hushel.
Oats. pa cents per bushei.
Pork, free of duty
Dried apples, l pound valued at 6
cents. mills.
Goldfish. free of duty
Brooms. valued at $l.20 per dozen, on
each broom. G mills.
Mutton, free of duty
Candles, on / pound valued at 8
cents. Ia mills.
Fresh beef. free of duty,
Coal, bituminOus, per ton. 10 cents.
CooperS' wares and wood, cut, for
making casks for sugar or molasses,
free of duty.
Cotton cloth, unbleached-
On yard valued at cents, 2 mills.
On yard valued at 10 cents. 4
mills
ON yard valued at II cents. 6
mills.
Shifting cloth. on l yard valued at
12la cents. & mills.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
seems TO he il very heavy bag.

That seems 70 he IL very heavy bag
What's IN itTf
Wages for the men in That big fac-
many increases Of the payroll since
McKinler was elected that It's all !
can do 10 carry 50 much money
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
A Cake walk.

Il is hardly proper to saw that the
Hon. Wharton Barker IS running for
the Presidency. He Is cake-walklng for
the potoriety involved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
Parasitic Insects.

a certain authority has stated that
insle female louise may become the
grandmother Of 10000 in eight weeks
time. Some other parasitic insects are
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
a Vile
Inheritance.

Scrofulai is the most obstinate of blood
troubles, and is often the result of an
inherited faint in the blood. S. S. s.
is the only remedy which goes deep
enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out
every trace of the disease, and cures
the worst cases.
My son, Charlie, was afflicted from infancy
with Scrofula and he suffered so that it waa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
Naturally So.

Good business during a Presidential
year Is one Of the good results Of three
years of Republican rule.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

The voyage between New York and
Liverpool covers 3.O32 knots Of dis
lance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

impossible to dress him
for three years. His
head and body were a
mass Of sores, and his
eyesie bit also became
affected. No treatment
was spared that we
thought would relieys
him, but he grew worse
until his condition wasl
indeed pitiable. / had
almost despaired of his
ever being cured, when
by the advice of a friend
we gave him S. S. 8.
fSwiftis Snaeifinl A da.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

Senator Jones and the Trust.
Don't forget this fact during the cam
paign: Senator Jones, Chairman of the
Democratic National Committee, offer
ed an amendment to the Porto Rican
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
A BUSINESS LESSON.
Seven Millions More Trade Now Daily
than Under Cleveland.

Bank clearings afford the best guide
TO the volume of business that is trans
acted throughout the country. The fol-
lowing figures are from Bradstreet's,
0O,OOO's omitted:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
1t Beats All

why some business men can't see the value
OF the local newspaper as an advertising
medium. Persons who no see the value Of
1t, however advertise their wares year IN
and year out AND THEY'RE THE On2s
WHO DO THE MOST BUSINESS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

cided Improvement was the result, and after
he had taken dozen bottles. no one who knew
of his former dreadful condition would have
recognized him, All the sores on his body
have healed, his skin is perfectly clear and
smooth, and he has been restored TO perfect
health. MRS. s. s. MABRY,
$50 Elm St., Macon, Ga.
For real blood troubles it is waste
of time to expect cure from the doc
tors. Blood diseases are beyond their
skill. Swift's Specific,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
PORTO RICAN TARIFF.
NOMINAL DUTIES COLLECTED
ON LEADING ARTICLES.

Those of General Consump tion Subject
10 Very Low Tariff Rate Free List
of Diugiey Law Applies to Porto
Rico Except as TO Coffee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
Total disbursements.
81, ol0. o59 66

Balance. s.. BIZ, 354 ~
Fourth--Assets LAS per ledger account.)
Real estate unincumbered. cash
Loans on bond and mortgage. 49, - %
OF other marketable securi-
Loans made in cash on com
pany's policies as collateral. 14s, ASP %
Premium notes, loans or liens
on policies in force ........ &c. SIS
Cash value of stocks and bonds
owned by the company. -. 1,213 AT 08
ash In company's Office and
deposited in banks 1900. 12S, 962 ~
B Ills receivable ............... 735 20
Agents ledger balances. ..... IS, 1856 -
Furniture. .......,............. II. 94s o.
Total net ledger assets. -. So sl7, s5l ~
Other Assets.
Interest and rents due and ac-
Net amount Of untco1iiectedi and ''' -
deferred premiums. 80. SOB "A
All other assets ............... %. ll3 33
Total assets as per books of
the company. ...,...-.-. 50, 5l5 50 4S
Items not admitted as assets. 3D. o. 81
Total assets. 50. 4ss, 52a II
Tifth-Liabilities
A Rs5 Ssa5 + noijov claim: a.2 q . aas
Liabilities on policy-hold-
ers' account ........ So. s3s, 100 50
Gross surplus on policy
holders account ......... pa, 6l3 81
Total liabilities - s.. AS. 523 Il
Sixth-Miscelaneous.
Amount of premiums received
in Wisconsin during the year 81, $50 "a
Amount paid for losses in Wis
consfn during the year ..... 1000 90
Number of policies issued in
Wisconsin during the year,
II.
Amount of insurance affected
thereby ....:.@..:........... q, OoO 90
Total amount OF risks in Wis
consin December 3lst, 1892. 40, 030 90
Insurance Department, Madison, Wis
hereby certify that the foregoing is an alb
stract of tho sworn statement of the Pacific
Mutual Life Insurance Company, filed with
the Insurance Department of Wisconsin, this
lith day of March, 1900.
EMU GIIJoHANN.
Commissioner of Insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23
romcial Publicatlon.I

STATEMENT of the condition Of the
PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE Insurance
Company, of San Francisco in the State
of California. for the year ending on the
31st day of December. 1899, made to the
Commissioner of Insurance Of the State
of Wisconsin. pursuant to the laws of
said State.
Eirst-Capitai
Whole amount OF cap
ital paid up in cash. $500 ooo.0a
Amount of net or ledger assets
December 3lst, 1898. So. 044. GAG 90
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-23

Third-Disbursements during lS9
Cash paid for losses. mRtured
endowments. annuities and
additions .................
Surrender values. ......-.....
Cash dividends applied TO pur-
chase paid-up additions. ....
Cash dividends paid to policy
holders --..... 1850 .......
Cash paid stockholders for in
terest or dividends. .....
Cash paid for commissions.
salaries, etc. of agents. 80.
Cash paid for medical examin-
ers' fees. .................. -
Cash paid for salaries and
travelling expenses of officers
and employees, except agents
Cash paid for taxes, rents, IL
ceuses and department fees.
Cash paid for all other ex-
penses.- ..---...--.-..
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

Paul Bailey and John Greig have
bought the Tapissier drugstore at
Carencro and will take charge of it
on May I. AS both are competent
and reliable young gentlemen the
people of Carencro and vicinity are
assured an efficient service at the
hands of the new firm. The Ca
zette wishes Messrs. Bailey and
Greig success in their new venture.
We are Informed that Mr.. Tapissier
has decioed to retire from business
and will soon leave for France
where he will rem ain some time Wis
of interest.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

Accuracy in prescriptions, is a
broader term than many suppose.
Some people imagine it relates only
to chemicals, or preparations, bear
ing the same name as that ap-
pearing on the prescription. This
is one step only. To complete the
sense of the term each ingredient
must be pure-must be capable of
exerting the highest medical effect.
We believe in accuracy of this
kind. 1t has given US the esteem of
the physician and the confidence of
the public. We will take good care
of your prescriptions, and we guar
antee to not charge extra for this
carefulness. Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21
Lightning Storm.

During the storm last Monday
afternoon lightning played havoc
generally. 1t paid number of
unwelcome visits in and around
town. Fortunately no one was hurt,
though many were badly scared.
Many houses, trees and fences were
struck during the storm; IN some
cases people were uncomforta bly,
near to the spots where it fell. The
most serious case reported is that
of the alarm bell tower. Three of
the posts which support the
bell were split to such an ex-
tent that the whole tower is liable
to crumble at any moment. 1t has
been wisely decided to prevent
traffic in that street while the tower
remains in it's present condition.
AS it now is it is source of i'm
pending danger to any one who
may happen to pass under it,.
Pedestrians will do we'll to take
care.
AS soon as possible steps will be
taken by the fire companies to re-
build the tower. The present
tower has been put up at conside r
able cost to the fremen and it will
be quite hardship on the boys to
build another one. We do not
know the condition Of their treas
ury, but it is not at all unlikely tina t
members of the fire department will
be called upon to contribute the ir
share toward building new tower.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21
LOCAL CHARITY.
Good Work Being Done by the
Home Charity Association.

The Home Charity Association,
which vas organized some time ago
by number of charitably-inclined
people, is getting along very we'll.
There is not a more worthy organi-
zation in our town and The Gazette
has crowned it's initial efforts in the
sacred work of charity.
The Home Charity Association
will enable every one to give his or
her share toward helping the needy.
There are many persons in all COM
munities who are anxious to render
assistance to their less fortunate
brothers and sisters, but who often
tions because the opportunity is
lacking. In other words, there is
no one to look after the work, to
see that contributions are judi
clously disposed of and that relief is
extended only to the deserving.
But the Home Association has done
away with this difficulty which no
doubt impeded the work of practical
charity. The association offers to
do the work of distributing the
generous contributions of the peo-
pie. A committee or board makes
all necessary Investigations and be-
fole giving anything, ascertains if
the applicant is deserving of help.
The association will thus enable
the community to do charity in an
organized and systematic manner.
We call the attention of the peo-
pie of the town to the ADVERTISE
ment of the association printed
elsewhere in this paper. 1t con-
tains information which will prove
valuable to these who desire to
avail themselves of the very prac-
tical arrangements of the associa-
ton.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21
Death of Mrs. J. Omer BrOussard

Death of Mrs. j. Omer BrOusSard.
Mrs. J. Omer Broussard died at
Piiette last Tuesday at the age of
so years. Mrs. Broussard had been
quite i'll for some days and her
death was not unexpected.
Mrs. Broussard was a native of
St. Martin parish. Her maiden
name was Clemence Liable. For a
long number of years she was a resi-
dent of Pllette where. her husband,
Hon. J. Omer Bronssard, has been
engaged in business. She was a
lady of eminent worth, fulfilling the
duties of wife and mother with un-
swerving devotion. She possessed
these Christian virtues which give
to the mother a character almost
divine. Mrs. Broussard was held
in the highest esteem by all her
neighbors who had learned to look
upon her as one worthy of their
profound respect and unbounded
confidence. In all works of charity
the deceased was among the first to
give help where it was needed.
She did so without ostentation and
for no other purpose but that of
alleviating suffering where she
found it. a Catholic from birth
she was ever a fervent member Of
that church. Her funeral Wednes-
day was conducted by a minister of
that creed.
The death of this estimable lady
has thrown four persons into incon-
solable grief; they are husband and
three children to whom the blow is
4 cruel one indeed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

Senator elect +. J. Liable, of St.
Martin, is entitled to large bouquet
for the manner IN which he man.
aged the campaign in his parish.
Mr.. Liable was confronted with a
very formidable independent move
ment led by experienced politicians
and it required a great deal of hard
and intelligent work. The results
all emergencies.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

Mr.. Onezime Mouton, of this
of Washington, La, were married at
the latter place Monday, April 16.
After the marriage ceremony the
young couple were driven to Lafa-
fayette where they were welcomed
by large number of friends.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

Moss & Co. will place a light
ming rod on your dwelling, or sell
you the rod and fixtures SO that any
one can place them, Do it now
Tomorrow may be too late.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21
DEMOCRACY
WINS IN A AWALk-ELECTIO DAY
QUIET LAFAYETTE PARISH
GIVES THE USUAL DEMO-
CRATIC MAJORITY.

Election day has come around,
the people have voted and it is just
as we all expected. The Democrats
have carried the parish by a large
majority, Mr.. Heard receiving $50
votes more than Mr.. Caffery. Con-
sidering the smallness of the vote
polled the Democratic party has no
reason to complain of the size of
the majority. Had full vote been
polled the majority would have been
proportionately larger.
The election passed off very
quietly. Not a single disturbance
has been reported in the parish.
The present system of voting does
away with the wrangling which pre-
vailed at the polls under the old
election law. At the courthouse
not a voice was heard above the
ordinary conversational tone.
Every man walked up to the booth,
prepared and cast his ballot without
interference from any source.
This feature of the law, which pre-
serves the secrecy of the ballot,
could not very we'll be improved
upon. 1t effectually disposes of
the services of the professional
sheeler" who cannot protitably ply
his avocation under the prevailing
system.
Comparatively few ballots were
spoiled. With few exceptions the
tickets were voted straight.
AS is we'll known the parish ticket
had no opposition, but a fight was
made for the judicial Offices. The
friends of Col. Breaux and Mr..
Chargois, the Republican candi-
dates for judge and district attor-
ney, claimed the parish of Acadia
and seemed to be encouraged with
some hope Of success. But the re-
suits show that their claims of car
rying Acadia were not we'll founded.
That parish, under the able leader
ship of the Hon. P. S.. Pugh, has
rolled up handsome Democratic
majority. Acadia also had pri-
mary last December and on Tues
day it joined Lafayette in ratifying
the action of the primary.
In proportion to the number of
votes cast the second ward may be
said to be the banner Democratic
ward of Tuesdays election. One
hundred and fftv-one votes were
polled at that box and the Demo-
Gratis got a majority of 1o2. None
but straight tickets went as the Sec
ond warders made short and clean
job of it by hitting the rooster.
The second IS Sheriff Broussard's
home ward and that gentleman is
particularly proud of the splendid
account it has given of itself both
at the primary and on Tuesday.
Forty seven votes were cast in
the parish for the amendment au-
thorizing the city of New Orleans to
issue bonds to carry into effect GER
tain municipal Improvements. For
reasons best known to themselves
two sutfragans voted against the
amendment.
The vote in the parish is as fol-
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

The Regent Shoe is shapely, styl-
ish and serviceable. They hold
their shape through the toughest
usage and look we'll until COM
pletely worn out. Sold on'y at
Tanuer's
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

Rain, rain, ain, is sure to make
your crops grow, providing you use
our ,cultivator to keep down the
weeds. l.. Lacoste.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

You use no wrench on our latest
improved cotton, corn and cane
cultivatOrs L. LacOste
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21
A Divided House.

ADiVided House.
To borrow a Bible quotation, ga
house divided against itself can not
sta.d." Paraphrasing Lincoln's
declaration. may add that this
nation connot endure half republic
and half colony-half free and half
vassal. Our form of government,
our traditions, our present interests
and our future welfare all forbid
our entering upon acareer of
conquest.-W. J. Bryan.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

Dr.. J. F. Mouton is on the sick
list. We join his large clientele in
wishing him an early recovery.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

MR.. CAFFERY.S DEFEAZ

The Democratic majority is SC
big that the average Democrat ha.
no desire to crow over the victory
Mr. Caffery h@s been showed unde,
beyond the widest dreams of the
most sanguine Democratic enthusi.
asst. He has carried one parish
and that was done by the skin OF
his teeth. In some North Louis
lana parishes the young man did
not get a single vote. In Tensas
parish Mr.. Reems received one
vote while the Republican, fusion
candidate was not honored with a
solitary ballot. In the city of New
Orleans he received some 26oo
while Mr.. Heard got over $1,000.
In Shreveport, the second largest
city IN Louisiana, there were five
men who wanted to see Mr.. Caffery
elected governor. Mr.. Heard's
plurality over Mr.. Caffery in the
State is 46,I23; his majority over
Caffery and Reems is 45,So4.
After all we have been told of the
of the present admin
istration and of the State Democ-
cracy this majority given to the
Democratic ticket is significant.
1t shows that some men know
very little about the sentiments of
the people of Louisiana. Judging
from the irresponsible utterances
of the fusion leaders one would
have been inclined to think that
the Democracy was on its last pegs
and that the voters were actually
breaking their necks running to the
support of the Caffery ticket. But
we have seen just the opposite.
Mr.. Caffery and his fusion1sts have
been turned down without mercy
by the electorate of the State.
Out of the debris of the storm
which has abrubtly shattered his
political hopes and ambitions Mr..
Cafery must surely have heard the
decree that the white men of Louisi-
ana have spoken in no mistakable
tones. 1t is that Republ,canism can
no matter who stands sponsor for
it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

See the elegant line of new spring
and summer hats at Mrs. Bailey's
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

While walking along Lincoln ave-
nue. last Monday evening, we'll
known young society lady was caught
in hard shower of rain. The
prettiest display of hosiery is always
seen at Moss & Cos.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

The Lafayette Building Associa-
ton made its first loan last We'd
nesday. Eight hundred dollars
were loaned at the rate of 40 per
cent to F. G. TRAY. A second Sc
ries will be opened on May I.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21

Remember that Tanner guaran-
tees 20 save you fifty cents on every
sack of COW peas purchased from
him.