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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
FOLDED TRANSFERS.

They Increase q Conductors Work
and Are Trying to His Temper.
"Some people have no sympathy for
street car conductors" said one Of their
number after he had had n peculiarly
lively time in making change and CIV
ing and collecting transfers. says the
New York Times.
"Now," continued the conductor,
there is one little matter that would
save US lots Of trouble II the people
would only bear 1t In mind, and that is
the way they hand In their transfers.
"Some men and few women know
enough to hand us the little strips Of
paper just as they receive them-that
is, spread out in such way that we
can glance at them. see that they are
all right and then place them with the
package already collected. The ma
1ority of people don't do this. and as a
rule the women are the worst Of the
lot.
when a woman gets transfer, she
folds 1t up into as small a space as
possible and then slows 1t away in her
PuhcCs hCh lAC SlknC COlucS " COllcCt
this from her, she fishes the wad Of pa
per out of the purse. hands 1t to the
conductor and sits back in her seat
content with what she has done.
1.-THE conductor has to unfold this
piece Of paper to see II It is really the
proper transfer. This takes time, and
when there are a dozen women on the
car all doing the same thing the poor
conductor has more than he can do to
keep his temper. Men as a rule don't
fold their transfers, but content them
selves with showing the slips into their
pockets and then producing a crumpled
piece of paper when 1t is called for,
tossing it to the conductor, who has to
smooth 1t into shape.
1.-THE same people would never think
Of handing In a railroad or theater tick.
ct In the same way"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
Some Interesting Beginnings.

Envelopes were first used in 1889.
The first steel pen was made in
1880.
The first lucifer match was made
in 1898.
The first iron steamship was built
in 1880.
The first balloon ascent was made
in 1898.
Coaches were first used in England
in 1869.
The first steel plate was discovered
in 1880.
The first horse railroad was built
in 1857.
The first daily newspaper appeared
in 1902.
The first telescope was used in
England in 160S.
The first watches were made at
Nuremberg in lat.
Locomotives were first used in this
country in 1929.
Kerosene was first used for lighting
purposes in 1926.
The first copper cent was coined in
New Haven in 1857.
The first newspaper was published
in this country in 1870.
The first printing. press in the Uni.
ted States was worked in 1920.
Glass windows were first introduced
into England in the eighth century.
The first steam-cngine on this con-
tinent was brought from England in
1853.
The first complete sewing. machine
was patented by Elias Howe, Jr., in
1876.
The first telegraph instrument was
successfully operated by Professor
Morse in 1912.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

A reward has been offered for the
apprehension of thieves who have
been robbing the churches of North
Yakima. Two overcoats were taken
from the vestibule OF the Congrega-
tional Church, and several pairs OF
gloves and mackintoshes are missing.
Philip Beck, boy 16 years of age,
son of John Beck, one OF Skagit
county's pioneers, met with a fatal
accident the other day, near Conway,
while hunting ducks. He was stand
ing on the railroad track, the butt of
the gun resting on the ties, and was
leaning on the gun. resting both hands
on the muzzle. The gun slipped, and
the jar exploded the cartridge, the
load entering the boys stomach. tear
ing the flesh in a horrible manner.
His companions procured a team and
he was hurried home and medical aid
procured, but he died shortly after
ward.
Captain J. w. Lawrence, in charge
of the United States Secret Service
Office at Seattle, has obtained from
Spokane and Portland samples of two
very dangerous counterfeit silver
coins. One is a dollar, dated 1894,
made at Spokane, it is alleged, by A.
]. Williams, alias Mike O'Brien, now
in Jail there. 1t is OF block tin and
a trifle light in weight; otherwise
perfect. The other is a half-dollar,
made at Portland, date 1874, Of in
ferior block tin, not stamped by dye,
milled by ingenious machine and
plated. The coins were sent to Wash
ington, d. c.
Lately Mr.. Hobbs, of the weather
bureau, was assigned to temporary
duty at Neah Bay, where the rainfall
is 139 inches a year. and the winds
boisterous in proportion, and this is
the first paragraph OF a send-oH he
gets from the Tacoma News: "Soon
he will be spoken OF feelingly by HE
friends, regretfully by those who know
him not, as Hobbs-the late lamented
Hobbs--the weather chap you know
And the winds (this should be pro-
nounced wi-i.i-nds). the mere and
mournful wi-i-i-nds that brood DER
Neah' Bay, shall weep 'Hic jacet
Hobbs. He isnot dead, but buried
A white man, whose name is I'M
known, and unobtainable, went to
the house of James Adams, an Indian,
four miles south of Fairhaven, the
other night, for the supposed purpose
of selling whiskey. A fight ensued in
which the Indian received two shot
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
DRIFTWOOO.
Picked Up from the Current of Time as 1t
Swiftly Passes By.

Swiftly Passes BY.
Tie proposition for the construction
OF floating machine shop for the use
OF the squadrons in various parts OF
the world j. receiving the earnest at
tcntion it deserves, and it is not I'M
probable that definite move in this
direction will be made soon.
Tie United States has an electorate
four times AZ numerous as that OF the
United Kingdom, and two or three
times a. large as that of the entire
scli-goycrning British Empire through
ont the world. 1t is also about as
large as the clcctoratcs of France and
Germany put together.
Oranges and bananas reach 4 deli
cious perfection i'll Porto Rico, and
frosts are unknown. The cultivation
OF various crops has increased enor-
mously since 1896, averaging fully 80
per cent. the year around. The cult
vation OF cane has increased % per
cent Of coffee, % per cent. and of to-
bacco 300 per cent.
John Harris, who has been on trial
for several weeks on the charge Of
wifc-murder, at Quitman, Texas, was
Wednesday convicted and sentenced
to life imprisonment. He was also
convicted of an attempt to murder his
daughter. and given two years in ad-
dition to his life sentence. This is
the first case on record when man
was sentenced to serve two years long
err than he will be on earth, but the
sentence is none too severe, even
though it be a transfer to that heated
prison, where no locks or bars are
needed for keeping the lost soul in
eternal torment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s sssss ss: ., &x&zzzx


Mrs De kantrr-You said y3u were
going to he detained ut your Office all
evening. but you weren't there. Now.
where Were you?
Mr.. De Kanter-My dear, there's no
sense in your getting excited. 1t real
ly-
Mrs. De Kanter-Why don't you an
swer my question?
Mr.. De Kanter-My dear, | would
answer your question if was sure you
wouldn't question my answer.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
DR.. PierCe'S
Golden medical
Discovery.

my husband had been coughing for years
and people frankly told Ve that he would go
into consumption" writes Mrs John Shireman
of No. as 7sth Place. Chicago. Ills I'm the
spring Of 1883 he took measles. He caught cold
the measles then settling on his lungs. causing
such terrible coughing spells, we not only grew
much alarmed. but looked for the bursting of a
blood vessel or a hemorrhage at almost any
time. After three days coughing he was too
weak too cross the room. The doctor who lived
with US on the same floor did him no good
went to the other end of the town and stated the
case to druggist who then handed me bottle
Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. My
husbard's recovery was remarkable in its speed
In three DAYS after he began using DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery he was up and around
and in two more days he went to work. Two
bottles cured him"
Sick people are invited to consult DR..
Pierce by letter absolutely free of charge
Every letter is treated as strictly private
and sacredly confidential. All answers
are sent i'll plain envelopes without any
printing upon them. Address DIR. R. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
Advice to Cooks.

Great cleanliness as well as care
and attention are required in cooking.
Keep your hands very clean and
don't wipe your fingers on anything
that is handy.
Don't try to save time by laying
utensils anywhere; it makes work.
Clean up as far as possible as you
so. Put scalding water in each pan
as you finish with it.
Dry your pots before you put them
on the shelf.
See that all "left.overs" are prompt
ly used.
Never throw anything but water
down the sink. Keep sink and sink
brush scrupulously clean.
Be careful! not to use knife that
has cut onions until it has been
cleaned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
Cracks In the Rangc.

Filling for cracks in a range is made
oy taking common wood ashes. adding
an eighth or more the quantity Of salt,
mixing the whole To thick paste with
.old water Fill the crack and usually
he filling will remain until the stove
useless. Should it crumblc out. TRY.
nv again" Backing can be applied to
rs we'll rs to the stove.-Good House
keepinG.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

LITTLE Clara, aged 4, was hurrying to
bed, being very tired and sleepy, when
her mother reminded her that she had
forgotten to say her prayer. Drop
ping on her knees by the side of her
cot and folding her little hands she
said: Please, lord, remember what
l said last night; I'm too tired to re-
peat it tonight. Amen"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

"ToMMY," said the teacher to a
small pupil in the primary depart
ment, "from what animal do we get
the milk we use?"
"From the milkman," was the
prompt but unexpected reply.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

OREGON SHORT Line
The direct route from
TACOMA TO ALL EASTERN POINTS
Via Salt Lake CITY, Denver Omaha


TACOMA TO ALL EASTERN POINTS
Via Salt Lake City, Denver, Omaha
or Kansas City.
TWO FAST OVERLAND EXPRESS TRAINS
DAILY.
Through Pullman Palace Sleepers.
Through Tourist Sleepers.
Though Free Reclining Chair Cars.
Giving passengers the choice Of the Union Pa
cifc or Denver Il Rio Grande and their connec-
tions.
The Chicago Portland Special leaves Portland
at OILS q. m, traversing the Columbia river for
q distance Of 1877 miles by daylight, and has the
following new passenger equipment, which 10
the equal Of any Eastern limited express:
Pullman and Tourist Sleeping Cars, Reclining
Chair Cars, Dining Car and Com posite Car, the
latter containing all the latest publications. H.
brary of 100 volumes selected from the best
authors. buffet completely stocked, and bar
er shop.
Three personally conducted excursions each
week to the east
The ideal trip to the east 10 now before you.
Perfectly adapted for families and ladies trav-
cling alone.
Low RATES TO ALL EASTERN CITIES.
Trains leave Olympia at 2:l5 p. m.
j. Z. PERCIVAL, Agent.
Olympia.
X. +. ELLIS, General Agent.
6lS First Avenue, Seattle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

"IF not yourself" said wealthy
old bachelor to Il charming young
lady, whom would you rather be?'
Yours truly" was the immediate
roply
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

OLD BULLION - What! You wish
to marry my daughter She is q
mere schoolgirl yet.
Suitor--Yes, sir, / came early to
avoid the rush.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

Men seldom, or rather never. for
ength Of time and deliberately. rebel
against anything that does not deserve
ebelling against.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
The Salt Rub.

Various sanitariums and private hos.
pitfalls are using the salt rub" and it
is becoming so popular that some
Turkish bath establishments are adj
vertising it as special attraction. 1t
is just as good for we'll people as for
sick ones, is the most refreshing of all
the baths and rubs ever invented, only
excepting dip in the sea itself, is
very strengthening. and can be taken
at home easily.
Put few pounds of coarse salt-the
coarest you can get, sea salt by prefer
ence-in an earthen jar, and pour
enough water on it to produce a sort
of slush, but not enough to dissolve
the salt. This should then be taken
up in handfuls and rubbed briskly
over the entire persOn.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

There are 1900 species Of plants used
or commercial purposes. OF these 420
T. used for perfumes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

No other NJ. D. has so many cures to
his credit No other NJ. d. has made 50
many wonderful cures. So-called "hope-
less" cases. chronic cases, "incurable
cases have all been cured, not once or
twice, but thousands of times, by the
use of that remarkable remedy
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

Logging car equipments of all kinds.
A specially Of conceived tram wheels.
Highest market price paid for old cast
ron scrap, brass and copper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28
Best Time to Battle.

Either morning or night for q cold
water bath, or even tepid one, but
hot water bath should be taken just
before retiring, inasmuch as it is relax.
ing. Never battle just before or after
a hearty meal. Battle after instead OF
before exercising, and battle regularly
every day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

To remove ink from carpet, rub it
we'll with new milk; then wash it we'll
with nice clean soap suds. Grease
may be removed by few applications
of magnesia or buckwheat -four, then
we'll brushed off.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-12-28

To ease tight shoes is sometimes
quite easy. Lay cloth moistened in
hot water over the place where the
shoes pinches. This should be re-
newed several times, as the moist heat
will cause the leather to give to the
shape of the foot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21
SPECIAL ELECTION FoR VOTING BONDS

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT PIT R.
suant 70 authority conferred by resolr zion
duly passed by the Common Council OF the
city of Viroqua, y special election is hereby
called for the Bird day of April 1900. for Che
purpose of submitting to the voters thereof,
the question of bonding the city of Viroqua.
In the sum of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to
build a library and city hall and for purchas-
ing site for the same, in accordance with
an ordinance passed by the Common Council
on the Goth day of February, 1900. such cleo
city of Viroqua: First ward, the engine
house Second ward, A d. Hegeson's ma
chine Off ce; Third ward, Davis & Wtses feed
at D. m. of that day.
Dated AZ viroqua, Wis, this 9Th day of
Mar. h. 1900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21
First Publication, March Z. 1908
PROBATE NOTICE.

NUtV0 On aFPIlustTUH TOT FFOOI OF VIII.
UERNoN COUNTY COURT - IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin, Vernon County. ss
In the matter of the last will and testament OF
Torger Thoreson, deceased.
Whereas an instrument, In writing, purporting
to be the last will and testament OF Torger
Thoreson. deceased, late Of the town of Har-
mony. Vernon Co., Wis, has been died in this
office; and whereas application has been made by
Engebret Larson. praying that the same be
proven aud admitted 10 probate, according to the
laws of this state and that letters testamentary
be granted thereon according TO law:
1t IL Ordered, That said application be heari
before me, st my office in tde City OF yiroQug, ul
the 30 day of April, A. ID. 1900 at 10 O'Clock "a.
1t is further ordered that notice OF the tine
and place appointed for hearing said application
be given TO all persons Interested by publishing
a copy OF this order for three week successive
ly ia the Vernon County Censor, q newspaper
pr tinted In said county, previous TO the time APP
pointed for said hearing
Dated viroqua, Feb, IS, A. ID. 1900.
By the Court DO MAHoNRt, County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21

Coon Prairie, last Sunday. The Missionary
society of the Westby church meets with Mrs.
A Spellum. next Thursday afternoon Mrs.
Shannon was on the sick list a portion OF last
week Mr.. and Mrs. oeverJ Larson enter
last sunday evening". liver Lfum died very
suddenly, Sunday. lie acted as janitor Of the
Westby church, and had gone to build "a fire
in the furnace about one o'clock in the after
noon, and must have shortly after been taken
by stroke of paralysis Ole Fredric&soD
was the first 20 find him, and when found, he
had lost consciousness, and lived only lit le
over an hour Funeral will occur from the
westby church. Thursday morning at 10
o'clock. Mr.. Lium was q years of age Miss
Marie Bolstad, Of Niroqua. visited friends
here, last week. AIPHONsO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21
HILLsBoRo.

HILbsBoRo, March, I7-Mr. and Mrs. Ham
stock OF lrnnton, were the guests oftheir son
Mccoy, WHO has been visiting relatives at
Chicago and Joliet for some time, returned
home no Monday Miss Title Schflling OF
family. DR.. 4 Ten. who has been laid an for
some time With dspraineo ..skle. is able to
attend 10 once work. Melvin Lee, who has
home for short vacation. &c viii leave in
snort time 10 work on a farm near Oshkosh
=; Contract for the erection OF our new high
schooi building was let to Geo. Cole of this
place, and Frank Moore of Wonewoc, their
BID being $500 for labor and portion OF the
.nate;rilaia, the balance Of the material being
furnished ny the district. Total cost OF
oulioing., exclusive of steam heat, being
about % SO0.....Judge Wyman and family of
,iapd II "eno yisltlng win relatives ana
Irlends the latter part OF last week......The
Royal Neighbor entertainment given at
opera hall last Saturday evening was well
Armsbrnster welcomed the advent OF 10
last week. Mr.. and Mrs. Raetzmann OF FL
ibsen on last Tuesday :. Miss Julia Hollister
VINO - teaching at BloOmiDgdale, Is spending
ner two weeks vacation at home DR.
Jones has been quite sick the past week
with congestion of the brain At the present
EE dwsedi ne y very much improved Drs,
r .dmaru rs Of heeasonrg, and Pinch were
Mrs. II. II. Myers. Chas. Mccoy and Miss
Minnifred DeHart were In attendance at the
AabStdt VI OfdiSNu Eu1 Oh SaIlty, .
Mrs. Green and n ss Crosby OF Elroy, were
In the village on Tuesday, arranging for
class In instrumental and vocal culture. 80;
Mrs. Ingram and daughter Grace arrived
home, Saturday, from a two weeks visit
with husband and father in Chicago. .. Ches-
ter Beckman left on last Saturday for Ban
gor, where he has obtained employment
The Willard Dramatic Company played to
full house the first three lights OF the week
....M Mrs f.. N. Hollister and daughter Julia
were called 10 Racine on Wednesday. on ac-
coDnt of the severe illness OF an old friend
MIR. Williams. The teachers institute held
here on Wednesday and Thursday was very
well attended. There were about 40teachers
enrolled. The conductors we're Prof. Doty of
Sparta, and Prof. Jackson of Columbus who
are thorough and able instructors. Supt.
Gardner held examinations ON Friday and
Saturday. Col shattuck OF LaFarge, was
in town on saturday on business. Frank
White OF Lodi. was visiting with his parents
and friends the first of the week. ulius
Crazy OF Rio. who lately lost his wife, re
turned home on Saturday to remain for the
rest of the season.. Mrs. A, A Ames of New
Lisbon was the guest of her daughter, NJ IS.
l.. Ii . E. Webster, on Friday. +ss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21
CHRISTIAN.

WEsTBY, March 10 The entertainment
given by the Excelsior Club OF our schools
Friday night was pronounced 81 great success
nv all who attended. There was a very large
crowd ana they netted about SO. he young
folks did their parts splendidiy $50 Mrs I'd
Larson aud daughter. Emma OF ColfsS, IRE
visiting relatives here ard 81 Niroqua. Mrs.
Larson was formerly Miss Anna Running and
i a sister OF Prof. Thee Running -. Mumps
are having quite a rage in town, especially
among the children Rev. Hsiversen Is at
Stoughtou, where he filed Rev. Brendeson's
ptllpit Sunday. the latter gentleman being
very sick The westby Missionary Society
meets with Mrs o. Bentson, about mile
west Of town. next Friday afternoon, All are
cordially invited Mrs. III nan Galstad Is
very sick....S y Neprud made trip 70 l4A
VlrO1ua visited with her parents Mr.. aud
Mrs RBraaS, and other relatives heIe Miss
Adella Mitchell has been confined vita sick
ness for several days j. temperance meeting
nsNt Thursday eAnvfag. A good programme
mas been rnvided . Sen Brown OF Nircqua'
came uppThursday TO Ok the piano IN the
Temperance hall =. Heg. sesthul preached ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21
First publication March IL, 1898.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice of Application for Proof of Will.
VERNON COUNTY CouRT-IN PRoBAT,
v State of Wisconsin, County Of Vernon. =.

VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin, County of Vernon. --s
In the matter of the last VIII aud testament OF
Hortensa l.. Lewis, deceased.
Whereas, an instrument, in writing, parport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Horton 81
l.. Lewis, deceased. late of the TO wn Of Clinton
Vernon county, Wisconsin, hiss been filed in this
uflica;
And Whereas. application has been made by
II. Nj. Davis, executor named in the will. pray.
ing that the same be proven and admitted to
probate, according to the laws OF this state and
that letters testamentary be granted thereon
according to law;
IL Ia ordered, that said application be heart
before me, at the probare office In the city If
Vtroqus on the 9Th day of March, A ID. 1900 ut 10
o'clock Nj.
Aud 1t Is Enrther Ordered, that notice OF the
time and place appointed for hearing said ap-
plcaton be given to all persons Interested
by publishing copy OF this order. for three
weeks successfully IN the Vernon County Censor
newspaper printed in SAID county, previous to
the time appointed for said hearing.
Dated 81 Yiroqua. Wis, March O. 1900.
By the Court. d O MAHONRY County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21
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CAUGHT BY ENERGETIC COUNTY AND VILLAGE EDITORS 2

Lester said that he had been Ia several little
skirmishes but had not seen a sick day since
leaving nome Mr.. Brandes Of Gays Mills
was here saturday looking after a location
for a harness shop. -. Mrs w. $. Hurlbut has
been visiting at Boscobel the past week =.
There was social mop In the Opera house on
the eve OF ~. Patrick's day. Local talent
viii present Woodman play Carl Yonson"
March y. =. I'd. Potter took a business trip 70
webster last week. Sam Dull of North
town....C II Carter had his new house finely
decorated. Lou Dodd did the work :. Nj ss
Helen Carter Will soon commence the miiii-
merry business In Nfroqua. Our sportsmen
are planning their spring hunt after the wolf
Already. We are glad to note the change in
the appearance OF the CENSOR. We believe
IL - better, yet IL seems queer TO see the
change. RIP Van WINKLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21

A FARM IN TOWN OF UTICA, CRAw-
n ford count; of about 81 acres, 10 acres un-
der cultivation, balance nice growing tim
Der; splendid tobacco land; 2S1 miles from
-four mill, wooden factory and a. E. church
II N lies from Catholic church; 10 miles south
of Viroqua. Also the North Star hotel Ia
Viroqua, or viii exchange for good farm 1t
Is located on Main street in NiroQua, county
seat OF Vernon county; population, about
1000. Livery in connection with house
JOSEPH DEFINING