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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02
OKLAHOMA ELevFN YEARS OLD
Youngest Territory Now Has PcpuIa-
tiun If UVer 4O9,OBo.

Oklahoma Is e.ey, years I'D H. April
1888 the first strip VI lndial laads was
opened 70 white settlers I he Cherokee
strip. with its G0i4. 80 fc:ale acres, was
opened in 1888. and now the territory s
settled area Is something over l9.WU. oUU
acres. The area Of Oklahoma Is 3S.TI5
square miles. There are now twenty
three organized counties aud the pOpuia-
,ion is over 100000. The assessed valu-
ation OF property Of the territory for 1853
was So. 9S2,4l4. There are twenty IKE
towns with population Of over 3.OD0. six
with a population Of over 800 and two
with a population Of over 10000. There
are four territorial school buildings that
cost nearly SI.000,0O0.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02
DEATH IN CHICAGO LABOR RIOT.
Union Picket Leads an Attack and Is
Killed.

In an attack upon non-union men en-
ployed at the Baker Vawter company,
photographers in Chicago, where a strike
is in progress, Peter Miller was shot
through the head and instantly killed
by II. c. Baster, superintendent of the
factory. John McGuire was also shot
through the right arm and right cheek by
the superintendent, and severely, al
though not fatally, injured. In addition
to this affair, the labor situation was
intensified by the arrest of George p.
Gubbins, president of the Briekiayers'
Union. He was taken on charge of in
citing riot
The trouble at the Baker Vawter com
pany's plant which almost assumed the
proportions of a not was the outcome Of
a strike which Las been in existence at
the factory since last January.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02
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; NEWS FROM '''''s
I OUR COLONIES.
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An American by acquisition is the en-
gaging creature shown here. 1t is not a
monkey or a nightmare, but simply Fill
Pine member of the climbing marsupial
family. 1t has pouches, retiring dispo-
stion like that of Aguinaldo and a bad
temper like that of a Tagalog Its sci
entific name is the spotted lemur, and it
is little known in this country or il Eu-
rope because ii has been found practical
Is impossible to keep specimens live in
captivity. The few that have lived for a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02
LONG FAST OF INDIANA GIRL.
Has Taken Practically No Nourisb Inent
for Four Months.

A remarkable instance Of fasting is re-
ported from Converse, lad. Pearl Curry,
IS years old is the young woman affect
ed, and she keeps house for her father,
William Curry. For four months she has
taken practically no nourishment, claim
ing that the sight Of food makes her
deathly sick. and her stomach rejects all
yiaDds.
The origin Of the trouble dates back
almost a year, when the girl, fearful that
she would grow stout, there being unmis-
taxable tendencies in that direction. be-
gan to take salt, using with it large guam
titles Of strong vinegar. The lining Of the
stomach was destroyed by the acid, and
she can bear zfgthing, no matter how light
the dict Miss Curry is terribly ema-
ciated, being but shadow Of her former
self
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02
r.o,en OF Current Events.

Japan is said TO want 10 get a foothold
in southern China.
George Houeke's paint and tin ship
Springfield. Ohio, burned. Loss $1,000.
George Scaser and wife. Cincinnati.
were robbed OF $3.50 worth Of jewelry
Gen. Botba's wife was a Miss Emmet.
descen laut Of a relative Of the Irish
patriot.
British Government expenditure is run.
ming now S7.0OO,OOO a week beyond reye-
nue..
In :he recent coal strike IN Bohemia,
MorGvis and Silesia some G0.O0O hands
were concerned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02
lomcial Pupiicatfon.l


STATEMENT Of the condition Of the
LIVERPOOL 8 LONDON & GLOBE
Insurance Company, Of New York, In
the State of New York. for the year end
ing December 31st, 1899, made to the
Commissioner of Insurance Of the State
of Wisconsin, pursuant to the laws of
said State.
Eirst-Capital paid up in cash, 500. o00-00-
Second-Assets.
Cash on hand and deposited in
Net premiums in due course Of
collection ,..... -. .-........ ID, 100 ~
Total $1,000 ...... 500. 1853 u
Deduct assets not admitted -. 1025 %
Total assets. J. ............ 500 I2s ss
Third-Lishilitles.
Net amount of unpaid losses $3.50 %
Amount OF unearned premiums IS. SSS &
All other demands against the
company ,,.... ..a.---....'- o oo@ a
Total liabilities, except capt.
tai stock and net surplus 80 ~
s eaDjfai P SeSon DP capital $500. T. aSs
Total liabilities ......... ssOO la 70
Fourth-Receipts.
Net cash received for premiums $50 40 ~
Interest and dividends received. Z, SOB "a
Total receipts ............ ss7. 600 "a
fifth--Disbursements
Net amount paid for l0sses..... 10, &os "
Paid for commission or broker
age ..ss+.-....-t.- =. ttooS %
Salaries and other charges of
officers. clerks. etc...,......... LIE ~
Paid for taxes T., ........ I53 ~
An other expenditures. 80. 1851 So
Total disbursements. ...... s4f. al 60
miscellaneous isconsin Business.
Risks written .........,....... $500 100 90
Premiums received ............ 2, ass 81
Insurance Department, Madison. Wis
hereby certify that the foregoing Is an ah-
sGract of the sworn statement of the Liverpool
a. London & Globe Insurance Company, fled
with the Insurance Department OF Wiscorxin.
this 3lst day of January, 1900.
EMIL GrJonANN,
Commissioner of Insurance
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02
CALLS FOR AN INVESTIGATION.
Representative Noonan Introduces a
Resolution ~ Steel Deal.

"a
Resolution =" steel Deal.
Representative Noonan of Illinois in
troduced in the National House a resolu-
ton for an investigation of the recent
closing of twelve mills of the American
Steel and Wire Company, for the alleged
purpose of influencing the value of its
stock, and of the failure of the New York
stock exchange TO properly regulate the
acts of the company.
The resolution provides for "a special
committee of seven members to investi-
gate the cause for the closing down of
the mills of the American Steel and Wire
Company; and, further, to investigate the
New York stock exchange. its manner of
regulating the acts and loings of corpora
lions and the officers thereof, whose
stocks and bonds are listed or traded
therein"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02

short period were strikingly intraetable.
savage and morose and pinned away. The
spotted lemur is fairly large, a full-grown
specimen attaining length Of three feet
and over. The fore feet are much like the
hands of monkey, and each hand" has
two thumbs, for what would be the index
finger is placed in the same direction as
is the thumb. The pelt Is beautiful. soft
as silk, changing its tints frequently, 1t
is 4 night prowler. and the strange and
awful eyes are adapted for this kind OF
life They are bright carmine red, and
shine al night with eerie glow. The ma
tives OF the Philippines. the Malay ISL
ands and the New Guinea islands, where
these beasts live, hunt them eagerly, and
say that their flesh is like that of rabbits,
-:-:-
traveller for a shoe firm. who had
started on a business trip TO the Orient.
by way of Honolulu, where he has been
detained on account Of the plague. sends
the original of the accompanying cut TO
Shoe and Leather Gazette. Ii shows
lot of shoes and other clothing of which
a number of Japanese and Chinese were
Invested when they were fumigated
cleansed and purified at one of the deten
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02
lomcial Publication. ]

lOilGhtl
STATEMENT of the condition of the
CITIZENS Insurance Company. ot St
Louis, in the State of Missouri, fer the
year ending December 5ist, 1896, macs
to the Commissioner of insurance of the
State of Wisconsin, pursuant to the laws
Of said State.
First Capital paid up in cash. sos. O00.oO.
Second---Assets
Value of real estate, unincum-
Loan. on bonds and mortgages. 81, 2U %
Cash IN hand and deposited in
DARK ..s.+.s.t-..s....,+s-s %, ub &
Interest due and accrued on
mortgage and collateral loans. f.{73 90
Net premiums in due course Of
collection a.......s......s.. ". 7y0 ~
All other assets ............ %, I04 "
Total assets ......,...... SASS. 500 -
!! ct amount Of Unpaid losses sl3 soe -
Amount of unearned premiums 40, laS 20
Total liabilities, except capt.
tai stock and net surplus. $50 400 Is
Capital paid up ..-.-,....-. a0. 600 10
Surplus beyond capital ......-. l1d, 800 %
Total liabilities ...,....,.. s435. 500 "a
Fourth Receipts
Net cash received for premiums $S3, 1851 g.
Interest and dividends received - 4O8 ~
Total receipts. ...,.,......... si0e $40 OF
disbursements.
Net amount pa {, for losses. r.. $40 S5l %
Dividends paid ........ ...,. 100. 900 o.
age ,.'..'.......... ..'......,. 81. xas s;
Salaries and other charges Of
officers, clerks, etc.....,...t... l6 $50 10
Paid for taxes .............. 1855 s.
All other expenditures ......, IS, 40 ~
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.;
Reinsurance - -. sOS, $50 81
Total disbursements . s47S, a13 81
Sixth--Mi Miscellaneous Wisconsin Business.
Risks written .s...,......... SOS, 5i5 on
Premiums received. .........,.. ], ass II
Losses paid, ......-......,....... III r.
Losses Incurred .......4.....*. II 81
Insurance Department. Madison, Wis.
hereby certify that the foregoing is an alb
rtract OF the sworn statement of the Citizens
Insurance Company. filed with the Insurance
Department OF Wisconsin. this 18th day of
January, 1900.
EMIL GIIJoHANE,
Commissioner of Insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02

Admiral George G. Remey succeeds
Admiral Watson in command OF the Ash
attic squadron. with headquarters at Ma
Mia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02

4 Havana paper says: Taking S3l 500.
coo as the annual assessed income gf ur
baa and rural properties ~ Cnba. accord.
ing 10 the assessment Of 1891. and cap
taiizlng il at 10 per cent. $3iSUuu, Hs
would he obtained Us the total vIine at
the properties Of the island SubtrJct.uE
S24S. 900 600. the amount Of the existing
mortgages on said property. about SO.
100000, the value Of the uneBcumbered
property, would remain. This. however.
does not take into account the properties
destroyed during she war which far ex-
coed that Amount. II would therefore
appear that the actual value Of the prop
critics does not equal the amount Of the
mortgages existing on them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02

A correspondent OF the Boston Globe,
who is rambling around the domain Of
our loyal and royal friend, Sultan Hiram
OF Snlu. reports that young and old Of
both sexes in that locality dye the teeth
black aud chew the bctel nut as diligently
as gum ana tobacco are masticated IN
this country. The combination Of red
betei Juice aud black dye produces an eff
feet at once hdeous aud repulsivc. "Betel
chewing. like tobacco chewing" says the
writer, lis an acquired habit. but no par.
entail protest Is made against the young
developing the taste Boys and girls be
gin at teuder age 70 initiate their elders
10 this respect. but biackening the teeth
seems to be- held aiOof from children, as
only women Of mature years and men
able to slash vigorously with a fighting
knife seem to sport such distinction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-02

The startling fact was recently made
public that in many districts OF Porto
Rico, where the population reaches thou
sands. there is no resident physician. For
instance, Wayuya. a town Of l.j0O. must
depend gu the simplest remedies in the
case Of Illness. as there is 20 physician
within call At Utuado the death rate
is 50 per cent annually and this town IS
days ride from Ponce through the
mountains II appears shat physicians
have been sent 70 these districts, but
they refuse TO remain, largely because 10
town Is able to support one
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26

/ once remember having a noted Lon
don doctor out at sea for little ANA
teur fishing. He would like to see a
loligo cutie caught, he said. l warned
him of what was likely to happen when
gatfing was on, but he did not care.
"Surely," he said, 81 can dodge such
guesswork as this must be for so short
q time"
felt dubious as to the result, seeing
his white shirt was prominent object
through his having such an open vest.
Finally cutie took the bait, and as l
drew it toward us the doctor lost all
thought of himself and his adornments
In his admiration of the movements
and the beautiful eyes of the creature
when in an instant, as ! gated it, the
whole ink charge struck him in the
throat and sadly blackened his white
habiliments.--Contemporary Review.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26
SOUSA At THE EXPO.
Famous 0sndmsstsr's First Appsav-
anoe Since His European Tour.

The inimitable John Philip Sousa and
his wonderful band. fresh from a tri-
umphant tour of Europe, including the
Paris Exposition. where it scored the
most remarkable hit ever made by an
American musical organization abroad,
will be the special attraction OF the
Pittsburg Exposition next week. The
opening concert, Monday afternoon.
Sept "a. will be the first that the band
has given since its return to America.
and il is safe to assume that il will re
ceive a royal welcome from its Western
Pennsylvania friends.
In December last Commissioner Gen
eral Peck, OF the United States com
mission to the Paris Exposition, ap-
pointed Sousa and his band as tie
official American band al the great
French Exposition. Nothing could
surpass the reception accorded to
the organization Its catch, ..meric..,
music. particularly the compositions OF
its leader. instantly caught the popular
fancy and became the rage OF Paris.
French words were set TO the airs of the
band. and special tidbits we're hummed
IN the shops and cafes and in the street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26
SuCh Ia Fame.

"There is bound to be a fly in the
honey" said the dlsconsolate looking
citizen. There's always some small
circumstance that prevents JOY from
being complete"
"What Is the trouble now?"
"The leading paper Of my community
printed my picture the other day."
"That was nice"
"And 1t said that | was one of the
people whom everybody knew; that my
fame was such that it had spread be-
yond the confines of my native city
and was carrying light into the regions
beyond"
"Splendidw
"Then they got bit rushed In the
office and put my friend Virgins name
under my picture"
"That was little unfortunate"
ut isn't the worst Not a soul
noticed it except my wife. And all
she said was that she didn't think it
looked much like Notwithstanding
ton Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26
THE KING WAS BETTER.
But the Doctor Got Little Credit Fol-
His Efforts.

But the Doctor Got Little Credit For
nj. Efforts.
A story illustrating the good sense
and humor of the late King Humbert
is told at the expense OF his physician,
DR.. Saglione. Sometimes the king.
from his hunting lodge of Castle Flu.
sano went to the sea and amused him.
self by shoveling sand into cart.
"Take care. your majesty" said Sagli.
one one day. mot to perspire too
much" "Ah, my dear Signor Doctor"
answered the king. resting his chin
on his two hands that Grasped the
handle of his spade, this muscular ex-
ercise does me much more good than
your prescriptions" Yes, but one
must abuse nothing" But | tell you
that | feel very WELL and you are
afraid you see in this poor shovel
competitor" And. laughing heartily.
the king finished filling his cart.
However by exposing himself In
every way without exercising any care,
the king contracted bronchitis. which
took a chronic form and gave him
rather troublesome cough. This cough
was a source of anxiety to the faith.
full doctor, as he could not convince his
patient Of the necessity for taking med
icine. Occasionally the doctor was
even sent away abruptly by the king.
who would say, Il have not called you.
Why did you come? You may go. l
thank you very much"
One evening. however, the doctor
thought he had gained his point, and he
prepared for the king in his bedroom
the powders he was to take during the
night. The next morning DR.. SaglIone
rose very early, being very anxious to
know the effect of his medicine. He
was received in the bedroom and at
once asked, "Well. how does your maj.
esty feel this morning?"
"Much better-I may say quite WE'LL"
was the response.
"Ah," observed the doctor, rubbing
bis hands with satisfaction, "you see
the results OF listening to reason
"What do you mean| asked the
king.
''The powdersw
"Bravov' shouted Humbert. GO
into the next room and see what you
can find"
The powders were in the waste paper
basket.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26
DlaaDnOinted.

A young man of this city rang up a
lady acquaintance of his In Court
street some days ago, but instead of
her answering the phone herself her
elder sister did so. The young man
recognized the difference at once and
said in suave, mellow voice:
won't you please deliver a message
to Miss Claraw
Delighted at the prospect of carrying
a message that might result in giving
her some insight into the relation that
existed between her sister and the
young man at the other end of the line,
she answered:
"Why, certainly, with the greatest Of
pleasure"
"Well, tell her to come to the phone"
Memphis Scimitar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26

An irascIble old gentleman had met
in early life with an accident which
left him with broken nose, deform-
ity about which he was known to be a
little sensitive.
One day new inquirer propounded
the old question. How did you manage
to break your noser'
The old gentleman answered solemn.
ly. ITO tell the truth. my friend. the
accident was caused by my poking II
into other peoples business. ."--London
Answers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26

Eror, Paris the hand went To Rer-
To ,,he-e !, tool IN, Cermans nv storm.
n' IN !. Wv III ,t,'. s,,,. oysr.
Al pe'eiu'' nlel WIN VI. sa..
whelmlng success the hcaae"y vi
Arts. Science and Literature III nam.
ault. comforting upon Sousa grand
diploma of honor. and the decoration OF
artistic merit Of the first class Similar
.;,,.,,L 80. s,or.d l., Er,,Lf,,r, M
'pio Geta ~, -
niCh' ri&n,ou'e' Soiosne' Di.sue" a',"
Leipsic. Everywhere tne perieet pre-
cision and discipline, the fehned en-
semblc and the rich tonal quality OF the
band created sensation.
On Sent The hand sailed from Eu.
H. ,,ar;can ;n.r c, o,;s
IoPe on vi. H'n. 20" J....'.s
receiving an oVa'ioi, on Hs uepa',uIe'
Its arrival at New YORK week later
was the occasion OF one ~ r'"S'
memorable scenes ever enacted at a
steamer pier. As the mam,no..
steamed IN the bav the hand occupi.d
- ..n,or ot ,he o,on,.r,Je decL for-
,ne vi "e :,,' Gu c.
waio. inree iaree SIN ,'ass; i'G o,a's
and stripes, presented by the french
exhibitors at the Paris Exposition; the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26
IlUFFALo, ROCHESTER, & PITTS
- BURGH RAILWAY.


TIME TABLE.
On and after May 2sth. 1900, pnssen-
t,'r trains Will arrive and depart from Reyn-
oldsviiie station. daily. except Sunday, AS
follows;
DEPART.
2?lp: IN. Week days only. For Falls Creek,
Dubois, Curwensviiic, Clearficld, punxsu-
tawncy, Butler, Pittsburg, BrockwayviIle,
Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Mt. Jewett and
i.20 y. M. Week days only. Ftom Ciearfieid,
'0FF FhNiSs Rlsr hEAyh IRa yhpf1Slds"sK Fxhns GREEN
SOUTH BouNp.
25i II. m Daily. Night Express for punxsu,
tawney, Dayton, Butler and pit,sbnrr.
7i3 u. m. Week days only. For Big Run,
PunNsutawney Butler, Pittsburg aud In
termctliate points.
Dubois, Stanley, Sykes, Big Run and Punx-
"a D. m. Daily. ves,ibuled limited. For
punNsutawney, Dayton, Butler and Pitts
burg.
NORTH HOUND
2.2l y. ~. Daily: Night Express for Ridgwuy.
and sI'no ~ m aHa wseE ror
Jewett and Bradford.
1889 p m. Daily. vestibuled limited For
Ridgway Johnsonburg, Bradford, Buffalo
LOO p, m. Week days only. Accommodation
for Rcynodsvlle.
Trains Tor Curwcnsvllle. Clearaeld and inter-
mediate stations leave Falls Greek at T2s n.
M, 40 ands. 10 y. m.
Thousand mile tickets good for passage
over any portion Of the b. X. & r. and Beech
Creek railroads are on sale NJ two C2)- cents
per uile.
For tickets, time tables and full informa
r. G. bivIs, Agent, Reynoldsviiie, Pa.
r. @. LAPEy. Gen. Pas. Agent,
Rochester N Y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26
Four Good Habits.

There are four good habits-punctu-
nifty, accuracy, steadlness and dis,
patch. Without the first of these time
is wasted. Without the second, mis-
takes the most hurtful to our own
credit and interest and that of others
may be committed. Without the third,
nothing can be well done, and without
the fourth opportunities of great ad-
vantage are lost, which 1t is impos-
slble to recall
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26
Nordica.s Recipe For Success.

ut Is work, work, work. that makes
success" she once exclaimed Work
five minutes. and you will succeed five
minutes worth, but work FIVE hours.
and you will succeed five hours worth"
But" said. remember your natu-
raj gifts"
'Plcnty have natural voices equal to
mine" she answered. plenty have tai
ent equal to mine. but have worked"
Saturday Evening Post
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26
The First Early Evening Paper.

The plan Of this Paper not being
generally known, the Proprietors most
respectfully take the Liberty of sub
mitting the following Sketch of 1t to
the perusal of the Public.
The Noon Gazette will he regularly
published every day at Twelve O'Clock
and will contain all the actual news of
the Nine Morning Papers, cautiously
and faithfully selected from them. Ev-
cry Species Of Misinformation and Un-
truth will be guarded against with the
utmost care, and the Communication
of real authenticated Intelligence only
will ever be the grand Object Of this
Print.
Besides the Advantage of having all
the News of the Nine Morning Papers
comprized In one, the Noon Gazette
will contain a Postscript with every
Article Of important Intelligence that
may arise on the Morning of its publi-
cation, so that as well as a universal
Morning Paper, this Print will be
found little, II at all, inferior to any
Evening Publication.-From The Noon
Gazette and Daily Register, 1850.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26

Shakespeare, among his many allu-
sions to the sweetness. the innocence
and the helplessness.o the lamb, only
once, cites 1t as an article of food.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26

no wonder they call 1t roasting a
man to rake him over the coals.-Phila-
delphia Record
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-09-26

The Lombards introduced the custom
OF charging interest for the use of
money.