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The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

EOR sALE-Farm In Grsy consisting of 100
acres, an orchard lof about 20 acres and
balance IN pasturage and woodland. Bull iings
In good repair. water In honse. near church ana
school. WIN be sold at bargain TO close es-
tate. Apply to {. J. NICHOLS. 9S Exchange
street 2i-1
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

E,OR SALE-House with n rooms and about
II two acres Of land filled with fruit trees.
Also house lots adjoining, in East Deering. at q
bargain by GEO. w. ADAMS, los Exchange
81. Executor Of the estate OF the late Benjaman
Adams. 3u
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

In Our Factory On the Premises.

We make this a principal ia our business
We take the utmost pains 10 execute your
order properly, whether that be for a Diamond
Setting or the cheapest repair job. McKEN-
NEY, the Jeweler. Monument Square.
jin23du
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

COR SALE-"warner library of the worlds
best literature" a complete set OF 20 large
vols, 10000 pa Ies. iliusuat ID. new. prettIly
bound and all right; price s7j.O0, VIII sell for
500. A Joy forever for the purchaser. Bon
1877, Woodfords Me. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for ~ cents, cash In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

NOR sALE-The large aud Attractive subur-
ban residence OF the late William II. Baxter
situated az No. 23 Pleasant avenue, Deerlng
district together with modern stable and ex-
tensive grounds The above Is one OF the most
desirable places In Greater Portland for per-
manent home. BENJAMIN SHAW & co,
81 N Exchange street 21-i
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

yvANrED-Slav sawyer. for about two
w IN ,ntAs W. rk. One who VIII saw $500
slave. In good shape, per day; also man TO
work with team around mill. house rent let
nistei At low rat II desired. L. L. CROChEIf 1,
: ouih Naples. Maine. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
wANTED-mALE HELP.

MALE sieno raphrr and Typewriter with
vi some knowle .ge OF bookkeeping wanted.
Must write a good hand aud DO correct IN
figures A knowledge OF French and OF the
lumber business would be Of advantage. Good
habits n necessity. GU0DHUE BROTHEks.
Island Pond, Vt. DOL
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
WANTED.

VVANTED-Member of the Maine Benefit
w Association TO know that the New YORK
Life insurance Company Is the largest and
best company In the world. For rates. plans
aud illustrations OF policies address, giving
date OF birth. T. s. BURNS, Gen. Agent SO Ex-
change 81, Portland, Me. apo
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

no LET Pleasant sunny front room. on floor
i with BATH steam heat. near ectrlcs and
two square rooms. first class table board. MRS.
Skill, M s. 3 Congress fark. 19l
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
Ro,tlea np Eor the Campaign.

Editor Ira y. Hurlbut, who is at the
head of tue male campaign glee club OF
Prairie du Chen, commenting on our
methods of campaigning says: Chair
man Mahoney Of the Vernon county re-
publican committee is experimenting
with a phonograph 81 substitute for
a glee club at political meetings. We
sincerely hops the nlEchins viii prove
.AtisfEciory IT will Hot only 30 sce-
pspicsl for the con mites bat II wi!
pssve great sonvsRisacs Tor the gee
clsb. which can gss togsther ssce ssfers
tho campaign opens sing the machine
full OF up-t0-d patriotism and be re-
Jieved of the responsibility OF further
musical performances. After that the
operator pulls the trigsr and the mach
inc does the rest. Well bet campaign
bntton that c. J Smith will not en-.
dorsa the machine unless it can sing III
be- there" with Bachelder's high tenor
Communications.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
SAD AND sIcKEsING SIGHT.
Man Fen Fiem a Balloon and instantly Killed at
Gays Mills Fair.

On Wednesday last shocking affai
occurred on the fair grounds at Gays
Mills. A balloon ascension resulted in
the death of A. p. Deer, aged 81 years,
of Chicago The balloon was an old
affair, somewhat patched and leaky
When it arose to about 100 feet, with
parachute attached. smoke began TO
issue from a rend in the top. Il con-
tinued to arise to about 300 feet when
it suddenly burst. The balloon fell 100
feet before the parachute opened, and
the sudden jerk of the parachute, prob
ably caused Deer TO lose his hold His
body fell, turning in the air and striking
ON the head and shoulders; the Jaw, nose
and arm were crushed, and Deer died in
less than two minutes. This was his
three hundred and twshty-first ascen-
sion during the past twelve years. He
was in the employ of the Dickey Balloon
company of Chicago. 1t is reported
that this is the sixth death in the Deer
family caused in the same manner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17

An eight-room house for sale or
rent. Enquire of N. ID. McLees, Viroqua
Veteran Sinclair was in the city
from Ontario today.
H. F. Smith offers fine farm for
sale. See advertisement.
Rooms to rent, for Office or private
use. Inquire at CENSOR Office.
Prepare for winter by ordering
storm sash of Strawn & Ripley.
-Strawn 81 Ripley have added to
their sline by putting in hard and soft
coal
DIR. Kronson, eye specialist. at Park
Hotel, Wednesday and Thursday Of this
week
Mrs. W. NJ. Rohrer of Pierce coun-
ty, is visiting the old home and friends
in Harmony.
Frank Minshall has under construc-
ton tenement house on his farm, OPP
posite the fair grounds.
Indian war dance, a descriptive
overture, will be interpreted by Viroqua
band in their next concert. Tabernacle,
October 23.
Clarence Carter and Charley Moore,
two of Kickapoo's hustling young re-
publicans, were CENSOR callers on
Tuesday.
Viola is developing husky foot
ball team. At Gays Mills fair they
defeated Boscobel 90 to O. They scooped
Richland Center at Viola II to O.
Lost, between the city and p. 0.
Hills farm. last Saturday, a buckskin
glove. Finder will please leave same at
CENSOR Office or residence Of o. II. Hell
geson.
"A half-dozen horsemen from La
Crosse, Caledonia, Viola and elsewhere
came to join IA today's matinee There
are three races scheduled with four
gocrs in each.
-Ey5s h Morton ave purchased tse
zsreaatile business OF L. Seymour at
Retreat. Mr.. Hyde, the head Of the
frn, ha had long experiences with the
trade Of that section.
On Saturday night last some person
entered the house of Henry Helgerson,
three miles southeast Of town, taking
what money Mr.. HelgersOn had in his
pants pockets. This was quietly done
while the family was sleeping. A large
amount Of canned fruits were taken
| from the premises and fifty chickens
| from the hen house
The city high school girls, with the
| help Of Miss Anddews, have secured the
services of Mime Sophie Friedland OF
| Moscow. Russia who il on her way
! across the continent giving a course OF
four very interesting lectures lone Oi
which lie illustrated by lantern slidesl on
Russia These lectures will be held II
the Congregational church; price Of ad
mission 10 cents or 80 cents for season
ticket Dates will bs anno Rnced Later
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
ADAM DOERR.

Adam Doerr of Springville, aged 50
had he lived till the first Of January
next, passed away on this 9th instant
aud was inferred in Viroqua cemetery
on the 18th. followed to his quiet rest
ing place by many friends and neigh
bors' He was born in Germany, and
was married in Pennsylvania, where he
resided some few years and then moved
with his family to Wisconsin. His life
was quiet, faithful and blameless, and
he had many friends For forty-eight
years he lived with his wife They had
three children, John, Susan and Annie,
who together with his good wife survive
him and deeply mourn his loss. The
writer, who was called to conduct his
funeral services at SpringSille, has
known the family for many years and
can testify to the peace AID purity OF
that family life One of the daughters
named above Is the wife o. Joseph, the
other of Neal McLees The latter lady,
on account of sickness was unable to
attend the funeral Mr.. and Mrs. Doerr
were members Of the Lutheran church.
Peace be with the good old mans ashes.
W II
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
Errai Mail p.IIxsrr.

Since the establishments of rur al matt
delivery, it is reported, the amount Of
mail handled by the postofice depart
1nsnt has increased something more
thSn 40 percent There 10 also heavy
increase in the number Of registered
letters and in the money order business
and an increase Of "A per cent in the
sales of postage stamps. As is indicated
by the proportion which the increased
sale of stamps bears to the increased
amount OF mail the gain in Guinness is
largely in matter # the second and
third and fourth asses-that is. in
in newspapers. CT Glars and parcels.
The increase Ia newspaper mail varies
in different parts of the country from
so to 800 percent Life has become
more interesting TO people living in the
country by reason of this new extension
of the postal service. Milwaukee Eve
ming Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
A cREDIrABLE FAIR AND LARGE CROWD.
Gays Mills Agricultural Society and Driving Park
Association Scores q Great Success,

| The weather man showed partiality
toward Gays Mills fair and gave the
society the only really genuine fair
weather dealt ont for the purpose this
season. But last week, the dates of the
fair was weather, made TO order, and
extremely pleasant overhead and under
foot. GAYS Mills pulled off hsr second
annual fair. and it was y hummer from
first 60 last. The attendance wa as
large as at any county fair in the we st
ern part of the state Their grounds
have been materially improved since
last season, likewise their herds of cat
tie, hogs and sheep. In all of these the
better breeds were shown. demonstrat-
ing that Crawford is not behind her
sister counties in this respect But Yer
non and Richland assisted in the dis
play and materially swelled the great
exhibit. There was also fine horse
show. Most noticeable, as compared
with last season. was floral hall and
farm and garden display. These were
excellent
The race programme brought together
a larger field of horses than has been
assembled at any meeting in this section
of the state, and some fast racing was
hdl AOl Tue GIsStp uuHS UP Al puISts-
The track was slow and soft, but its
record was, however, lowered by Yer
non in the free-for-all pacing race, 2:16
being the best time. He won the race
in straight heats over four feet animals,
Other Viroqua horses made winnings as
follows Cheatam Boy. third in the 2 "a
trot; June Bee, fourth in 2:34 trot; Nu-
trill, third in 2:30 pace.
Griffin Brothers, Geo. e. Tate g. Son,
B. b. Simmons, John Mckee, Fred Stoll
and other Vernon county breeders of
cattle, sheep and swine were large ex-
hibi and liberal winners in the con-
tests
The Viroqua band distinguished itself |
for the quantity and quality of music |
furnished during the last two days. |
There was to he big contest among |
bands but none other showed |
up
President Atley Peterson, Secretary
G. l.. Miller and w H. Thompson sup
erintendent of the race department, are |
or o the manner of conducting sue
cessful fair.
Officers of the railway relieved the
situation by running daily exc1rsion
trains from the north and south, thus
accommodating the public and finding
quarters for hundreds who could not
have been taken care of at Gays Mills
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
VERY BADIF TRUE.
Epidemic Of HOg ckslera Reported From the Tswi
of fSaaox

ofLea0a.
The Ia Crosse Chronicle of last Fri
dav reports scourge of cholera snong
the swine DIS shout 3sr "a. We
have no corroberativs evidences thAt the
matter 10 rs bad as represented. The
Chronicle says:
Hog cholera has broken out near
Genoa and many hogs ar reported TO
be suffering with the disease The dis
ease is on the increase and all possible
efforts are being made to prevent its
spread but TINS far it bas been almos'
impossible t. check it. State Veterin-
arian Clute will probably be called upon
to investigate the matter, A number
Of farmers have suffered loss and it is
said that very few hogs in that vicinity
have not been affected.
Julius Donki, who resides near Bad
Axe, below Genoa, says he has lost fifteen
hogs and about twenty-five more are
sick He is very much alarmed and
fears that his entire lot viii be wiped
out unless immediate steps are taken 10
prevent a spread of the disease
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
Called to a Higher Sphere.
MRS. IOHN M0sENG.

This excellent lady died at the family
residence, two miles west of this city,
Tuesday morning, October 9th, after an
illness of about three weeks, aged 53
years Mrs Moseng was one of the old
settlers of this county, coming here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs o. K.
Fortney. from Norway, in 1850. She
was married TO John Moseng in the
wear 1867. Nine children are the re-
suit of this union. of which seven are
living: Knute. James, Ole, Thomas,
Bertha. Annie and Susan. The funeral
was held from the home Thursday af-
ternoon, the services being conducted
bS Rev. Gulbrandson. A large number
of friends and relatives were in attend
ance
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
AnnnT THE TRrS1,s.

The proper regu' alton and control of
trusts Is one of the greatest problems.
That it is serious evil no one denies.
1t is well to be perfectly candid about
the matter. 1t is so easy 70 dissemble
on these questions. The business of the
the United States has been built up by
the theory Of unrestricted competition.
First it was the private individual. then
a new element called corporation
came into the field, ana now it is a com
bination Of these corporations that have
been reaching out 10 control the hand
ling of certain articles of universal use.
In one sense OF th4 word competition
is the survival of the fittest" or az one
man put ii "a survival of the meanest
and strongest. In a way this contains
an element Of truth To the unfortu
nate it means ruin, and 10 the success
full it oftentimes begets a cruel and
heartless arrggancy which makes men
less like human beings than beasts Of
prey Laboring unions have organized
aud grown strong as protest against
the restriction Of the corporations and 1t
il iustifiable that they should organize.
The members had become rs mere ma
chimes instead Of factors in the develop
ment of the natural wealth and sought
to maintain their level winnie On the
other hand employers feh heavily the
evils of unrestricted sempstitfvz.
One corporation begins to cos prices.
its rival follows suit, still further est
ting ensues, a war OF determination is
begun and all the wounded are put to
death. Then the combinations get 10
gether 10 stop the war and the trust.
issue is with US.
Trusts are everywhere prevalent, in
France. Germany and even in free trade
England One OF the worst trusts in
the country, today, Is the anthracite
coal trust, and yet there is not a cent
Of duty levied upon it. Anthracite coal
was placed on the free list by the rspub-
lican party.
Trusts were but the natural outcome
Of indus trial conditions. We are all in
them. democrats, popuhsts. republicans.
They are not the result of republican
legislation, but Of our competitive sys-
/ tenn.
Last summer constitutional amend
ment was submitted 10. congress 10 be
! voted HpUn. Hess waa an excellent op'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17

A Minneapolis dispatch Of Friday
saws that Stablsin alleged forger held
in isil there since July 18th, made a
daring escape Stablein sawed a bar
from a window, made rope Of various
articles and swung himself down 70 the
fourth floor, which was vacant, and de-
Iiberately walked out to freedom A
slip in the descent wopld have hurled
hin eighty feet 10 the ground
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
Rapid Population Makers.

A La Crosse item of Friday says the
news of remarkable birth was brought
to town by farmer residing at Marms
Home. Mrs. Henry Smith gave birth
to five boys at one time. The little fei-
lows have combined weight of thirty
pounds and they are reported as doing
extremely well The Smith family is a
remarkable one. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
have been married only seven years and
are the parents of sixteen children.
There are two pairs of twins, two pairs
of triplets and the quintette just re-
ported.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
A Warning 10 Heed.

A neighboring exchange comments on
the severity Of the penalty for disturb
ing mail boxes or the contents Of same
ON rural routes: "A few mlaor depre-
dations having been committed along
the rural mail route calls attention to
the fact that mischivous boys and ma
licious characters should be careful
about bothering Uncle Sans mail busi-
ness. The United States postal laws
are very severe and while one person
may commit like offenses toward another
without much danger of having to suffer
for it, the postal department is not so
liberal, in fact il is not in the least
charitable and one who bothers the l1ail
boxes may find himself on the road to
penitentiary after little ceremony. One
might steal only stamp and feel that
it was only little matter but probably
there would be ~ much effort and money
spent in finding the thief rs il it had
been dollars. Ano' her important fact is
that when the government authorities
commence a search they generally find
the culprit Notwithstanding he may
have exercised great care in covering up
bis act "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
Convention Of Temperance Workers.

A county convention of Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will be
held in this city ON Tuesday and Wed
nesday of next week, when it is expect
ed the attendance viii be large and the
meeting interesting. The sessions will
all be open and the public is invited.
Following is the program;
rursDAYA. M,
$3.50, Organization.
1000, DevotlopaI .............. Kew, Stemen
lO;1', Report NJ Unions.
11:00, Paper Bryant, OF Springvills
1850, Recitation, 1.-THE cost of License,
Iva Richmond
u:45, Devotional and noontide prayer.
Mrs. DeLonE
WEDNESDAY Am.
$3.50. Devotional. led by Mrs. DR.. Sehriener
Gas Minutes and roll call.
1000, Paper by Hillsboro.
1880, Election II officers.
IL 100, Reading ........... Mrs. Go t, of Viroqua
11:4), Bible reading and noontide PRAYER.
WEDNESDAY p, NJ.
z:05, Roll call. Minutes.
2;25, "Our department. OF work" open dis
cussion.
800, Miscellaneoul business and adjor ming.
Mrs. Florence d. Richards, who is to
lecture under the auspices oi convention
is from Ohio and said to be talented
speaker. She lectures Tuesday evening
on the subject Americas Danger Sig
nails" Following press quotations speak
of Mrs Richards work and powers.
Mrs. Richards is q lady OF national reputa-
tion as a lecturer She enjoys an easy tiow
of Iangaags aud by her 81 rong personal lag
netism wins her audience at the very outset.
N. Y Sun.
Logical, eloquent. clear-headed. warm
hearted and enthusiasticail devoted to her
chosen work. is Florence ID. Richards OF Ohio.
the temperance lecturer and champion OF
humanity Post ILtelligencer, Seattle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
Political Meetings

Chairman Mahoney announces Repub'
lican meetings for the balance of this
week and next:
d. o, MAHoNEY AND j. II. BENNETT.
PURDY-Thursday Oct Is.
NEwToN-Friday Oct 10.
ESoFEA- Saturday, Oct. 20.
HON. w L. HoUSER, OF MoNDoVl.
VALLEY-Monday, Oct. %.
TRIPPVn-L -LE-Tuesday, Oct 23.
GREENWOOD Town H-Wed. Oct "a.
YUBA-Thursday Oct. 25.
MUNCIE-Friday, Oct. 26.
WESTBY Saturday, Oct 81.
These meetings will he held in the
evening.
Frank Minshall, candidate for sheriff,
will be present at all these meetings and
entertain the people before and at the
close with his wonderful instrument, the
concert grand phonograph.
Everybody invited to attend
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-17
Notice Of Mercaptile chanee.

No. 525-This cloth jacket, made 81
inches long, oi Brown Beaver Cloth,
trimmed around edge with brown veil
vet lined throughout with mere sized
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-05
WAS A MURDER.
More Facts Regarding Josie Cobb Case
Coming to Light.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Lewiston, October 4.-On Tuesday, Sep
tember 25th, the body of Miss Lizzie
Cobb, woman of about % years of age,
whose home was in Poland, was found
in the Androscoggin river, below the
falls in this city. On September goth,
four days after the body was found, on
the advice Of physician who became
interested in the case. a post mortem was
held and the Herald correspondent is
authoritatively informed that the post
mortem disclosed, that the woman was
murdered. She was last seen on Sun
day. September 16. Up to this time no
inquest has been held, but County At
torney McCann said today that one would
be convened at once. On Sunday, the
day Miss Cobb disappeared, she told Mrs,
Davis, who lives at 20 Bates street, this
city, and is the mother of woman for
whom Miss Cobb was working in Sabat-
tus, that the night before she had stopped
at the Rockingham hotel. She remained
at Mrs. Davis's house until about 8
O'Clock in the afternoon, when she left,
saying that she would be back again on
the following Tuesday.
1t is now learned that some three
months ago Miss Cobb had an offer of
marriage which she refused, and that
the man told her that If he ever caught
her in company with another man he
would Kill her on the spot It is stated
that Miss Cobb was with man by the
name of Fred Brooks on the Saturday
night before she disappeared Sunday. 1t
is claimed that Miss Cobb and Brooks
were intimate and that he first became
acquainted with her some five months
ago. Brooks, i6 is said, is a young man
not more than 20 years of ago, a machin
ist, who earned good wages. About ten
weeks ago he met with an accident by
which he lost a part of three fingers. II
the police know where Fred Brooks is,
they will not disclose 1t. 1t is stated
that he is in town not far from this
city, and was last seen on Tuesday Of
this week. 1t seems to be well settled
that Miss Cobb came to her death by
foul play and that her body had after
wards been thrown into the river. Fur
ther than this the public know nothing
definite. 1t is hoped that an inquest win
throw some light upon the dark mystery.
Much adverse criticism is made because
the matter has been allowed to continue
so long without an inquest being held.
Until today it has been almost irnpossi-
bic to get any definite statement from
anyone connected with the case. The
physicians who made the autopsy, state
that they were requested by the authori-
ties to make no disclosure regarding it.
But the result of that as has been
st ated is now known.