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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

New York So far as the general char
acter Of business is concerned, there is
no change from last week. The volume
of trade is fairly satisfactory. but it is
largely Of what is described as a hand-to-
mouth character, and promises 10 con
tinue SO until after the excitement at
tendant upon election has subsidized. For
eign trade. however, continues to present
remarkable showing, and the steadily
increasing demand for American goods
indicates that even the record-breaking
figures OF the last two years will be
smashed in 1900 An important feature
of the situation is the European demand
for coal, based on the shortage abroad.
The stock market has been active and for
the most part strong. Strong financial
interests have for some time been heavy
buyers of stocks. and lately the public
also has been showing a much greater
interest in the market. Notwithstanding
the fact that already there Us been a
decided advance in values, market
continues TO hold well. In t fast two
weeks there has been no reaction of con-
sequence.
Chicago - Weakness and declining
prices was the general condition of af-
fairs on the Board of Trade during the
week. Wheat and the nearer deliveries
Of corn were PARTICULARS weak, the for
mer because of the old experience OF
heavy supplies of wheat prevailing over
theories of crop shortage at time when,
IL there was substantial foundation for
the latter, the current consumption should
be making palpable inroads upon the
commercial stocks. The deficient produc'
ton eJntended for by the bulls, and in
favor of which there was so much that
seemed plausible, must now be abandon.
ed. This the bulls in the market are
about ready to do, and are already look
ing around for fresh pleas for higher
prices. They have begun to pick flaws in
the prospects for the growing wheat crop
Of Argentina. AS that country is at q
2 distance and its wheat area covers
asst stretch Of variable soil aud eli
y. te, doubtless there will be no difficulty
in discovering some sections where I'M
Jrable conditions will prevail between
and next February. Until that time
the crop will be subject ~ the many con
tingencies that beset it in hose ATTITUDES
Already the home crop or next season
is likewise being invest gated for symp-
toms of incipient decay. During the
week numerous repolts from various
parts of the winter WI eat belt have cali
ed attention TO the presence of tFessiar
fly in the fall-sown wheat. Corn for the
current months delivery was "a cents 0
buShel lower Friday than at the close
of the previous week, aud for November
about 11a cents down. This was moi
from any charge in the general situation
but merely represented the abandonment
by a heavy local SPECTATOR Of an extern
sive line bought for October and No
vember in expet tation Of greater scar.
city of old corn and a slower movement
Of the new thai. the circumstances deyei
oped
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07
UNCLE SANS CENSUS.
POPULATION OF THE UNITED
STATES is 7e,oe5, 22o.
Increase in Zen Years Is Twenty-ene
Fer Cent Inhabitants of the Forty
five States Number 74.027, 907-In-
oians Not Taxed. 1878.

The total population of the United
States for 1900. as officially announced
by Director Merriam for the federal cen
sus, is 76.295,220 The total gain in the
population of the country siuce 1890
amounts TO 1925, 40, representing an
increase OF nearly q per cent. OF the
total population for 1880 T4,62T ,907 are
IN the forgive States, which number
represents the basis FOR the reapportion-
ment of congressional districts. The
total population of the censrs Of 1890
was 63,069. 756, comprising 81, 622, go
| persons IN the States and organized ter
ritories. The statement just issued by
the director of censlIs gives the popula-
ton of the country in detail by States
and territories. Hawaii contains popu-
latlon of l54,00l, as compared with 49,
800 in 1890, while the number of persons
In the service of the United States sta
toned abroad is 1900. There is total
OF l34, los Indians not taxed.
remarkable decline in the growth of
the intermountain and middle Western
States is shown by the State returns. The
northwestern and middle States reveal
the healthiest growth. while the South
ern and Eastern States compare favora-
bly, with the growth recorded in 1890.
Nevada has fewer people within its bor-
ders now than in 1890 Then the popu-
lation was 45.761, and now it is AZ, 334
Kansas has remained almost stationary,
The latest census gives that State $50,
496 inhabitants. against 1,427p36 in
1880. Nebraska likewise shows small
signs of populative growth, Colorado
has made better progress. showing an in
crease of over 10000 in ten years. Idaho
has almost doubled its population. l. the
central States Illinois looms forth as the
most progressive. Indiana has pc otl-
lation of 2,516,4G3, against 2192, 404 in
1890. Iowa increased from 1,911 1896 to
! 2.2o1 .S29. Michigan shows gain of
$4,000 and Minnesota gain of 100000,
while Missouri has also made a good
stride with a gain of nearly half mill
ion. Wisconsin has a gain of over 300,-
| 900.
Illinois gain is considered most remark
able. In 1890 there were 3, S26,351 per-
sons in the Prairie State which number
has increased, according to the latest cen
sus, to 1921 $50 illinois stands third
IN the list of States in point of popula.
| ton. New York State comes first with
a grand total of 7,268,009, as against s.
| 991,S53 ten years ago, while Iennsylva-
mia is second with G,301. 1868, against s..
23S,014 in 1890. Following Illinois comes
Ohio, with 4,f57.54J. Fifth place is ac-
| corded to Missouri. with 3.107,117 iuhab.
| itants, and Texas holds sixth place with
| 3,04seaS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

pensive ore. Yoke and sleeves may have
foundation or not, and a variety OF scars
will enable the owner to vary the gar
ment still further
There is pronounced revival OF interest
in spangled aud embroidered nets. Lore
~ princess robes are shown in black net
ablaze with many coiorcd spangles. The
use of white crystal on black is esreeially
favored, and there are some wonderful
effects in the new fish scale spangles.
Jhc~e are iridescent . I'd stick on, are
nc ,ewed. The material thus decorated
is Likely to get bald spots. but owners OF
extraTagant gowns don't want them too
durable. Below the bodice just described
is one of these dresses. The net was over
old rose silk, and the jacket was white
satin embroidered with gold and crystal
beads. Surpiice and fichu jackets of this
general order are varied prettily, and
most OF them are brilliantly colored. An
other much-favored general type OF bolero
is represented across the picture in an
oyster colored cloth affair. Gilt soutaehe,
a gilt buckle and long ends were its trim
mings. The low-cut, collarless gown
gains in vogue. and all sorts OF lovely
old-time strings of beads are worn now
about the neck. Tiny coral beads alter
mating with crystal are popular Made
yokes. woven of one piece Of lace, come
with this no-collar finish, and may be APP
piled to any dress without the difficulty
attached always to adjusting a ready
made collar. The high choker certainly
holds for street wear, and all sorts of
swagger chokers are offered in bands g
bright velvet topped by line OF god.
All skirts except the outing sorts are
made long all around. The pronounced
train appears only ON the full dress cos
tune, but all others sweep the floor all
around and a., are full about the feet,
either from the spring of pleats or from
the shaping of the foot-edge hounee.
Women either wear outing skirts, or en-
deavor to hold up these long skirts on
the street. The pleated skirt is not easy
to hold up, nor is the stylish length shown
ia the group of three fall costumes
sensible one. Styles as new as these,
however. are safe from anything like gen
eral condemnation because of such a
fault. This princess gowns main fea-
lures were gray broadeioth as material,
pleated skirt panels of gray velvet and
a bolero Of white cloth embroidered in
silver. Crystal passemeuterie gave its
band trimming. Red broadeloth draping
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07


The 1s-months-oId child Of William Ba-
ker died at Babcock from eating parlor
matches.
Charles OdeIl, a blacksmith on the
Milwaukee road was badly injured by
being pressed between two cars in the
Beloit yards.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Evans OF Ra-
cine celebrated the ifty-ninth anniyer-
sary Of their marriage. The crupi. wcre
married in Wales.
At Manitowoc, Edna. the 2-year-old
daughter Of Anton Olson, t.ied from the
result of injuries received from falling
into a tub II scalding water
Henry Stracke IF Racine. his wife and
three children narrowly escaped death
from suffocation by inhaling coal gas,
which escaped from an open coal stove.
Harry Johnson, lad about Is years
of age. residing near Coloma Station.
was taken 20 the industrial school at
Waukesha He had committed a mum.
Der Of thefts Of late
People in the vicinity Of Left Foot
'ake in Marinette County are excited
over the many finds Of wild honey being
IL u
farmer. found 80 pounds in two trees
and number Of others have found from
fifteen to thirty pounds. making several
hundred pounds ia all
The remains NJ two cable men, names
unknown, were taken to West Superior.
the men having been killed in wreck on
the Eastern. 4 freight train rSa into
the rear end % a work train thirty miles
from the city. Several cars were smash
ed and burned and the remains brought
in were burned beyond recognition.
Philip Lawrence. formerly of Mineral
Point. Is department commander Of the
G.. A Il. for the department Of South
Dakota.
A 9-mouths-old baby Of Mr.. aud Mrs
Thomas Dobson of BeIoit was burned "a
death The little one pulled a lighted
lamp from a table into his crib aud the
oil ignited.
The Russell Glove Company's plant in
Berlin was damaged by fire There was
au insurance Of $4,000. which will cover
the loss. In the basement of the build
ing were stored about 5000 bushels OF
cranberrieS.
George Thompson, while working on a
bin at the dock Of the Northwestern Coal
Company at West Superior. was struck
by falling timber He died almost as
soon as ne was laid on the bed in the hos
pital.
Louis Knudtson, aged % years. IN
married. was drowned at Biron. above
the Grand Rapids Pulp and Paper Com.
pany's mil. He aud Amiel Larson were
crossing the river in boat Knudtson
was rowing and suddenly noticed that
they were drifting down towards the
slide He made an extra exertion and
the oar broke. Knudtson jumped, being
good swimmer. but the current was sc
swift he was carried over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

la Crosse police have ordered closed a
number Of boys clubs in the city. The
latest to go was one called the g.. Il. x
@ Club, an affair with a constitution and
bylaws that read like a Sunday school
book. The object Us set forth was TO
get together and debate and discuss lit
erary works There was to be no smok-
ing or drinking. The members were of
the best families. The police found that
they were learning some very bad habits,
however, and asked them to disband.
They found colored tramp there whom
they had beer ShelterinG ia the club
rooms and wh1 had been teaching them
how to pick pockets like the profession
ais do" He gave his name as Wilbur
Reynolds and said he was IN actor. He
was booked at the county Jail for thirty
days. Charles Williams, another eolored
man who was amusing the boys. was sent
up for carrying concealed weapons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

DIE IN EARTHQUAKE.
Fifteen Persons Killed and Many In
jured at Caracas.

A severe earthquake occurred at Cara
cas-, Venezuela, Monday morning, killing
fifteen persons. injuring many others, and
causing heavy loss of property. Among
the Wet ms is President Castro. who had
one of Ills legs broken by jumping from
a balcony on the second floor of the gov
eminent house. Great damage was done
TO buildings, including the Pantheon and
the churches. The United States legation
was badly damaged. but all the occupants
escaped unhurt. The British legation is
a ruin and William Henry Devotion Hag-
gard. member of the legation, had a
narrow escape, the second floor Of the
legation building having fallen upon him
and buried him in the debris.
Reports from the interior show that the
effects of the earthquake were wide
spread The disturbances were felt as
far as the region Of the Andes. There
were many wonderful escapes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07
NEWS OF WISCONSIN.
A WEEKS RECORD OF STATE
HAPPENINGS.
Tax Levy for 1901 Accident to a
Theatrical Train Johnson's Creek
Shaken by a Gasoline Explosion
Boys CIub Room Closed.

The tax levy on which the tax of 1901
will be colIet has been apportloned
among the different counties by the State
Board Of Equalization The total levy IS
$1.345,570. just $1,000 more than last
year. this being due to the increase Of
$500, 900 in the total valuation of prop
erty in the State. the increase being the
1-mill school tax on this amount. The
rate of the total tax is little more than
two mills, the exact figures being
.002t3582J396S. The $1,345,5T0 to be
raised is divided among the different
funds as follows: 0ne-mill tax for schools,
$500, 600. normal schools, 100000; State
University, $26S.00O; free high schools,
500. 900: interest on certificates OF in
debtedness, Si5T,5T0 Each of these
amounts is the same as last year except
the 1-mill tax, which. as stated, IS in
creased 5000 by she increased assess
ment The amounts levied TO each coun-
~ this wear to be raised In 1901 are:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

A gasoline-storage tar'z containing
ninety galloas exploded at Johnson 5
Greek and four pounds of dynamite cart
ridges added to the destruction A clerk
at Prenzi0w's hardware store went with
a lamp to drsw some gasoline. The tank
had just been filled and some gasoline
which had been spilled on the floor ignit-
ed and caused the explosion. The prompt
action Of the fire department saved all
buildings except barn owned ~ 5. II.
Swat, which was destroyed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

on some such plan. In the left-hand up
per corner OF to-day's second picture is
one Of these bodices. 1t included a seam
less yoke and sleeves Of spangled black
net, lower yoke portion OF light liberty
silk shaped in slightly, and a Persian silk
scarf TO adjust about the waist drawing
TO the lines made and held by the cor
sets Though this description may sug-
gest patchwork, The idea is a new and ex-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

ike Thus brought forward Is a new
arrangement of the fur collar with tabs
Instead Of being fastened under the chin.
ii is mounted on chiffon scarf SO that
the fur lies out on the shoulders. This
gives a suggestion of warmth without
adding a bit Little jackets of taffeta
are still worn. though the black ones
have been overdone. To be really swag-
ger taffeta jacket should match the
feather boa or harmonic with it.
Some thrifty women have had whole
suits made en- suitc with a little jacket
or eton. The latter is being worn now
as a wrap. and vii! be laid away soon, to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07
Actor. Hurt in Train Wreck.

Sixteen members Of Tsham's King
Erastus" company a eoIored organiza-
ton. were injured at Appleton ia a rail-
way collision. The accident happened
while the company was eating supper. A
switch engine colided with the show
ears. which were standing on a siding
Manager Isham escaped without injury
There were no lights displayed on the
troupe train.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

loosely. and with the twist of its end is
held by the back comb carefully so that
no separation shows. except perhaps the
one at the left side of the front lock.
SHch a pompadour has the desired ap
pearance of being about TO tumble down
yet may be perfectly secure.
Copyright 1900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

The French warship Avalanche. which
has been investigating the killing of
Christians near Canton, reports that the
crews OF eight pirate junks have sought
to destroy all Christian villages on the
Canton Delta.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

OF the Western cities with a popula.
ton less than 100000 indianapolis leads
with 1853, 164. an increase Of 63.I2S. 9th
er Western cities in this class stand IN
tn. following order.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07
POINTS ON THE MODE.
ATTIRE NOW WORN BY FASHION
ABLE PEOPLE.
Little shoulder Fixings That Seem to
Impart Warmth, but DO Not Pro-
nounced Revival of SpangIed and
Embroidered Net-Gotham Gossip.


TEAR by year the
| fashionable woman
has becc me more
settled in the habit
OF doing without
wraps so long as is
possible. In the past
two autumns this
was carried to the
point OF reckless de-
tiance of uncomfort-
able GOODNESS, but
this year mild wealth
er has favored the
followers Of the fan
cy. so the numbers
OF the unwrapped
and the variety of
their substitutes for
protective garments
aveincreased. jack
cts and lightweight
wraps are ignored,
and a furry collar or
a feather boa is con-
sidered the right
thing. These are
worn with gowns
whose color and fin
ish are quite spring
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07
Foundation of Cities.

Greater New York leads the cities Of
the United States. with c. icago next.
As to percentage Of increase during the
last ten years Chicago leads the big
cities. Those cities with more than 200
600 population. together with the mate
rial and percentage increase. are as fol-
lows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07
Census of States.

Following is the official announcement
Of the population Of the United States
In 1900 by States, compared with the
population Of 1890, and showing the mum
Der of Indians not taxed:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

Three hundred miners employed Ia a
mine at Victor City quit because Of the
izaugursti0R Of the personal search plss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07
Tot. for As states. 81. aO7 go 116. 81 44.e17
Total for seven
territories. etc. 1851 Bis 932,94J ".

The Alaskan figures are derived from
partial data only, and all returns TO
Alaska and for certain military organiza
tions stationed abroad, principally in th'
Philippines, have not yet been received.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

%Decresse.
East 81, Louis shows the largest per
centage Of increase Of any of the West
erp cities except South Omaha.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-11-07

A square foot Is IA square Inches,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-31
PUNISHMENT OF A WIFE.

"Ihe early explorers and adventures
In the west" said Col. Joseph Kipp the
other evening, found a wide diversity in
the social customs of the Indian tribes.
among some, for instance. the purity OF
women was held to be the greatest OF
virtues. while with others it was an UNI
known quantity. There were the eros
Ventres, Crows and Rees, utterly de-
PRAYED in this respect. On the other hand
no people We're more modest and vir-
tuous than the Cheyenne. and none
guarded their honor more closely than
the Blackfeet. But while the Cheyenne
women were virtuous merely from intense
pride In their good name, / fear the lat
ter We're so in most cases from fear Of
he fate which awaited those who
strayed from h straight and narrow
path, a punishment the most severe ever
devised by man for the suppression of
infdelity. l saw several administrations
OF this cruel law during my long resi-
dence with the Blackfeet, and in one
case my sympathies We're with the vic-
tim.
There was a young woman in the
camp named Silver Leaf. daughter of
the Turtle, a man SO indolent that he
was very poor. He was fond of telling
every one that he would not always be
poor. Look at that girl" he was won't
to say there isn't as handsome a one
in the whole world: when she grows up
some one will give me enough for her 10
make me the wealthiest man in this
tribe
"Silver Leaf developed into as tan,
slender and graceful a young woman as
any one would wish to see. barring her
complexion, which was dark of course,
and she was as modest and well behaved
as she was handsome. The young men
gazed upon her hopelessly; the older
ones counted their herds and figured how
many head they could possibly give in
order to secure her hand. One after an
other they made their offers of twenty.
forty, fifty. and ever s~eventy-five horses.
Turtle laughed and shook his head. No
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-31

who has been here the past two weeks
getting their store room ready, expects
his wife and daughter and a sister-in-
law to arrive tomorrow evening. They
stopped at Livingston en- out to visit
a sister of Mrs. Atkins there. They have
rented the John Williams residence in
Larabie addition.
Chas. D. Kenyon returned last Satur-
day evening from quite an extended visit
to coast points. In San Francisco he
saw Johnnie. Arms, Martin Scott, Alex
Ravalli and other old-time Deer Lodg-
ers. He visited all the places of interest
in San Francisco, including the navy
yards n mint, and says, contrary to
the general idea, he found those in
charge of those institutions uniformly
Kind and courteous to visitors. He a
a fine trip n talks most entertainingly
of his experiences.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-31
DEER LODGE T

Robert Harris, jr., was down from,
"the Springs Sunday.
Judge S.. X. Davis returned yesterday
from a short visit to Anaconda.
Joseph A. Hyde went over to Philips
| burg Monday to look after business in
~terests.
DIR. and Mrs. Herbert Holloway of
Martinsdale have been guests at the Nc
Burney since Sunday.
C. D. Joslyn n D. J. WEIGH attended
the funeral of w. w. Dixon, jr., In
Butte last Friday.
Attorney B. F. Maiden Of Anaconda
was professionally engaged in Deer
Lodge Saturday.
The Sewing society of the Christian
church met at Judge BattertOn's yester-
day afternoon.
Joe Coleman came up from Beartown
Monday evening for a short visit to
home folks and friends.
Edward Scharnikow left Monday for a
professional visit to Philipsburg and
Missoula. He returned home last even-
Miss Marie Reede went dow 10 Mis-
soula Sunday for a short visit with her
parents, who are now residents OF that
Chris Lannen of Bearmouth came up
last Friday evening and remained over
until Sunday noon when he returned
home.
Mayor Frank conley went up to Butte
sunday eVen1ng, Wnltnef ne had been
summoned as q witness in the district
court.
Colonel Tom McTague attended the
funeral services Of the late Colonel
Bruce Wallace. which occurred in Hele-
ma last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Gordon have rented
and moved into the Trippet residence.
recently vacated by Albert Bien ana
family.
A. X. Kimmerly of Avon was in Dee.
Lodge a day or two this week on q visit
to his family. who are spending the
school season here.
James Lear. who. with his family re-
moved to Butte a few weeks ago. soeu1
q few days IN Deer Lodge the latter parg
of last week.