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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
Tit for Tat.

nous transatlantic line. while friendly
and polite to his passengers when be-
low, was very much the reyt rse If APP
preached when on duty. As he hap
pened to be on deck one fine afternoon,
a lady, quite unaware Of this peculiari-
ty, accosting him with some trifiing
query as to the probable duration OF
the favorable weather. was both sur
prised and indignant to get CURLY an
swered:
Don't know. ma'a u--don't know.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

come diseased. NeXt"I-o' A&N DEhoo
hey cut out all that
was left of his tongue and spliced the
end of the jaw together with silver
bands. The bone soon Knit and then
he had a new jaw. The wounds all
healed nicely, but it was found that the
patient cound not eat. He had no
tongue to guide food down the throat,
and as a result it always went down
the wrong way" a rim of gold was
made to fit the inner surface of the
lower teeth. This was beveled off to-
ward the lower eGge and attached TO a
wire clasp which fitted over one of the
back teeth on either side \ bar of
German silver was fitted across the
mouth from one of the back teeth to
another opposite. This was inclosed in
tube of the same metal of sufficient
size to permit it TO rotate easily on the
bar A tongue of red yulcanized rub
Der was made to tit about the tube. The
rear of the rubber tongue was beyeled
off toward the bottom and placed I'M
der the base of the real tongue, so that
the least movement of the muscles
pressed down on the rubber. throwing
the tongue up. Henderson is now able
TO talk, and eats with ease and free
DOM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

the late E. A. Sothern's changes in it,
afterwards made to elaborate his still
remembered character of Lord Dun
dreary.
The assassin. Booth. familiar with the
theater, visited the box about p. M,
looking in 70 a last survey of the various
pesitieus~of ies occupants. It was sup
posed, at tho time. thar Il was due TO a
mistake or the .xercise of an iniperti-
nent curiosity. Unknown to the pres'-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

1t is reported that in Austria the Gus
tom of boxing the ears of soldiers and
recruits has been so common and so
violent that thousands of them have
suffered such impairm 1T of their hear
ing as partly to unfit them Tor service.
The Minister of War has recently is
sued prohibitory order.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

1t has been found possible to make a
thin, smooth and strong paper of ashes
tos, which can be employed in the man
ufacture of paper lanterns and other
articles which need 10 be at the same
time light and fireproof. The asbestos
paper can also be made waterproof. 1t
Is prepared with the same machinery
used for making ordinary paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

Better go and ash The cook"
The lady, though taken somewhat
aback, was quite equal to the occasion,
and rejoined;
"Ohl | beg thousand pardons Ex-
cuse me, pray. thought | was ad-
dressing the cook"-Collier' Weekly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

life was attempted. had gathered AT the
bedside OF their dying chief. hrs. Lin
coin was present. Frustrated with grief.
and other members OF the family. Sena-
or Summer. Speaker Colfax, military Of
ficials OF The War Department, several
generals and physicians. the latter IN.
Guiding Surgeon General Barnes, who
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

Dental party. booth had. during the day,
bored a hole through the door Of the box
for observation or perhaps to tire through,
AT 10 p. ~. Booth again entered the
box. quietly holding pistol in one hand
and knife, or dirk. ID the other. Maj.
Rathbone fose and asked this intruder
ais business. Booth rushed past the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

In one OF the Pacific Islands the ma
tives have peculiar Christmas custom
Every Christmas Day they offer up sac
ritices, but in whose honor they have
not the faintest idea. 1t is supposed to
be a relic of some missionary teaching
as these natives are still heathens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
The Wrong Kind. Though.

"Tnat carpenter says he hasn't lad
any work FOR oger two months.
Guess he doesn't want 70 work. then.
Why. every time | take MP a paper !
see d whole list of Boarders Wanted. :
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
Lincoln's Fondncss for Graut.

An amusing and possibly instructive an
ecdote, in which Lincoln and Grant fig
ure, and showing the latter's estimate of
cavalry, is related by Mr.. William o.
Stoddard, for some time one of the for
mer's private secretaries. The general
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
HAS a RuBs Err TONGUE.

George Henderson Can Talk and Eat
by Means of This Artificial Member.
Geo. Henderson, of New York City.
smoked so much he fostered robust
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

tobacco C a II C e r i.
The cancer ate away
his tongue and the
doctors thought like
ly he would die. They
sawed his lower jaw
in two in The middle
of his chm. Then
they took out Two
lower front teeth aud
about an inch of jaw
bone that had be-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

hO BOous buouSu L VUOk
their treatment fai t h
fully. In fact, 1 seemed
to get worse all tn 9
while. I took aim o 9 :
every social e d blood
remedy, but they didnot
seem to reach the dis
ease, and had no effect
whatever. l was dis
heartened, for it seemed
that l would never be
cured. At the advice OF
q friend / then took
s. s. s., and began TO i'm
aarn onnAAannrnA 4 Ia n
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

THE SURKATT HOUSE.
1t was here that the assassination was planned.
Maj. Rathbone, springIng forward to pro-
tect the President, received the stab IN
his arm.
1t was towards the latter part of the
play. Perfect stiffness reigned through
out the house. The audience listened to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

He laughs best who laughs sthene.eT
be feels ljke it. and never at any other
time,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

The automobile driver should be Il
person of horseless sense.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

sediment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy ccndi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen II is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble: too
frequens desire to
pass II or pain in
the back is also
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
What TO Do.


There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed that DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root the great kidney remedy fulfil!s very
wish in curing rheumatism. pain in the
back, kidneys, liver blade, aud every part
OF the urinary passage. II couects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
II. or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 90 often
during the day, and TO get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine OH should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery Ek
and book that tells syfiiEstE 81 & ...''a%Es:
more aboutit, both sent ;.;sst;
absolutely free by mail. 1sl. t.ls.sssfissss =
address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of swampROos.
Co.. Binghamtol. N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

medicine, and it cured me completely, build,
ing up my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this was ten years ago, have never
yet had sign Of the disease to return.
w. r. NEWMAN,
Staunton, Va.
1t is like self-destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury; besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro-
ducing q stiffness and swelling of the
joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completely wrecking the system.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

An interesting profession is that OF
Francis w. Grant, who rep. asents the
state and regents in this building, with
the title of superintendent of con-
struction. 1t is Mr.. Grants work to
interpret the architects plans for the
contractors; 10 see that the operations
of one craft, as the masOnS, do not in.
terfere with or delay the work on an
other as the structural iron workers.
Mr.. Grant must also watch all the ma
terial that goes into the building. 10
see that the contractors do not lower
the standards in the specification In
the attempt TO save a few dollars.
Some of Mr.. Grants triumphs are the
Springfield, Mass, art museTin, the
Harrison-Garrett residence In Balti
more and the reconstruction of Main
hall on the Madison campus. Mr., Grant
Is very hard worker and it is we'll
On toward midnight before the little
man lays down the 400 blue prints
that tell of every part and portion Of
the building. The electric wiring has
been q special work of Mr.. Grant,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
HOW To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let II stand twenty-four hours: .
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

Mr.. Bentley took hold OF this library
in August, 1897. After Contractor
Bentley had worked for year putting
up one end of the building TO a height
of one story--a 100000 job--he failed
in business .Iohnson's contract Is a
100000 affair. besides which are special
contracts for stone carving and pas
senger elevator. these already per-
formed, and steel book stacks and
lighting fixtures. The bids for the
decoration contracts will be opened
Feb. s.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
Box of Colored Crayons.
child's Drawing Book.

trace the pictures beneath, thus affording
enjoyment, as well as instruction to the
hand and eye. These drawing books and
the box OF crayons 30 very well together.
There are six different kinds, and each
drawing book requires lion heads and a
2-cent stamp.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

In the historical library at present
patrons are allowed large liberty in
going behind the counter and prowling
around among the books. 1t is glori-
GUS privilege to book-lovers, but IN
modern libraries it is not so. In this
new building the patron will face a
handsome counter and meekly express
his wishes, after which swift messen-
ger boys will disappear in the wings
where books are kept in long steel
racks (the bookshelf must go) and
bring back the one book wanted
Whether 'avored few of MS with a
pull IF acquaintance or admiration
will be allowed ~ paw over Mr..
ThwaiteS' treasures or not remains to
he seen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-06

teresting thing TO look back and consid-
ters about them. IL was on the olive
clad mount IN Palestine that the Great
Teacher was inspired 60 the divinest
message that humanity has ever re-
ceived; il was In the academic grove
that Plato walked and talked and
taught his p5atchless precepts. more
farreaching and potent than the sword
OF an Alexander: in the forests Of Dom
remy Jeanne the maid dreamed the he
roic dreams that saved France. and in
the dim forests Of Gaul and Britain the
Druids built a majestic theology. II
was in the legend haunted Harz waId.
and the Spessart Wald that most 81
the fairy tales which charm childhood
in the pages Of Hans Christian knder-
sen or the Grimm brothers had their
origin. In fact. most OF them we've
born in charcoal burners and wood
mems huts. Wherever trees flourish
Imagination, courage and truth flour
fish. the women are beautiful and tho
men brave and strong. II these quail
tiles are the result Of the influence q
trees on the mind. and II. through their
modification Of climate and atmosphere.
such vegetation is capable Of influence
ing the health Of the body. the foreHtry
circles and the forestry committees IN,
women's clubs are most useful and sen
sihle developments OF women's efforts
for the benefit OF the public.
ELIZABETH SCOTT RAYMOND.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-06
BATHING AND THE COMPLEXION.

sons or those having heart trouble
need to be careful how they indulge in
cold baths. Anything which is shock
to the system is bad for them
When the respiratory organs are in
good condition, one may take Turk
ish bath once a week. remaining IN
the hot room not longer than 20 min
utes and following the bath by rest
and light nap lasting for about two
hours.
Lest the skin lose tc3 much Of its
natural oil. after the bath the face
should be covered with a good retir-
ing cream. AS the pores have been
expanded by the warm bath, the
cream viii be readily absorbed and
will serve as food as well as lubri-
Gator for the skin Always. before
entering the hot room at the Turkish
bath, cover the face with q coed cold
cream and before going Out into the
open air with rose cream and skin 10
ton, over which should be spread q
layer Of rice powder.
For an ordinary bath at home the
temperature Of the bathroom ought 20
be kept at 20 degrees The water
should be tepid. never hot Distilled
CT rain water. II IT can be obtained.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-06

bias. Formerly bias was given them b.
loading one side with lead; but now thu
more simple method Of turning on
half of the oval smaller than the othel
half is adopted. The chief difficulty o.
the game consists in each player mas
tering the bias of his own particular
| bowl
The jack OF mark to be bowled at con-
| sists of a white ball of smaller size
which has superseded the old fashioned
cones. The peg has a length of cord
with one end firmly attached to bone
or wooden peg, and the other passing
through a hole in a similar peg. 1t Is
used to determine which of two bowls
| is nearest the jack. A rub or set oc-
ours when bowl comes in contact with
any object on the green. The footer is
the small bit of mating wherein each
player stands in delivering his bowl.
Cast or point is the term for each unit
in scoring the game, which is up or won
when the number Of casts agreed on
has been obtained by the winning side
A dead bowl is one knocked off the
green or against one lying in the ditch
or an illegally played bowl. In either
case it must at once be removed. Should
the boundary of the green consist of a
fence a bowl is considered dead when
touching it. To mark or set mark in
dicates the delivery of the jack at the
commencement of the game. The jack
must be bowIed at least SO feet from the
footer and not over three feet from the
edge of the green. The bowling gen.
orally takes place from both ends of
the green.
A void end occurs when neither side
can score a cast. Turning the jack is
when a player claims the game to be
finished as the bowls then lie. This can
only occur when one side has but
single bowl to deliver, all the opposite
sides bowls having been cast.
Any even number from two to eight
persons may play at bowls. This is of
itself an advantage. No especial dress
is required, but a short skirt and
sweater are usually worn.
It is mist axe to suppose that the
athletic girl must look lean and lank.
Curves are ess entail to womanly beau
ty, and exercise properly taken develops
them. For summer girls who aim at
acquiring perfect proportions 1 quote
the old Greek standard:
''The perfect body should measure
eight heads in height, and the head
should divide into three equal parts
The three measurements are taken from
the chin to the lower part of the nose
from the nose to the forehead, and from
the forehead to the crown. The nose
should be equal in length to the chin
A woman's extended arms should
equal her height If she is symmetrically
formed according to artistic standards.
and the circumference of her closed
hand should exactly equal the length
Of her foot. She should be able to en-
circle her neck with her thumbs and
third fingers. There is no reason why
a woman should not keep herself at the
proper weight for her height, and as a
result make Of herself, very nearly at
| least, a perfectly formed woman.
There is also an old rule of artistic
proportions which says that the width
of the shoulders should equal the width
of two heads, and the length of one
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-06

TRoUsERED WOMEN TAXED
New York.

In France women are allowed TO wear
male attire, but they must pay for the
privilege. The amount of the tax which
woman pays for wearing breeches is
about SO year, but her willingness to
pay the tax does not insure her the
right to wear these garments AS a
matter of fact, the right is conferred by
the government as a tribute of great
merit, and the honor conferred is some
thing like that of the coveted ribbon OF
the Legion of Honor.
The only women to whom the right
to wear male attire has been given are
George Sand, Rosa Bonheur, Nine.
Dieulafoy, the Persian archeoIogist;
Nine. Foucalt, the bearded woman:
Mines. Fourreau and La Jeanette, both
sculptors.
Frenchwomen are very anxious some
times for the right to wear male attire,
but it is carefully guarded. Last year
the government was petitioned in vain
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-06
WOMEN AND TREEPL ANT|NG.
A NEW DEVELOPMENT OF
MODERN CLUB WORK.


TT IS a fortunate thing for this coun-
try that women's clubs everywhere
L are taking an interest in forestry.
Magnificent as were the original forests
OF America, acre by acre they are be-
ing swept away, until once well wooded
hill slopes are becoming as bare as the
prairies. 1t is upon the quality and
luxuriance Of trees that the beauty OF
a landscape largely depends Rainfall
is regulated by the vegetation. floods in
many places being regular occurrences,
because the trees that once took up the
heavy fall of moisture in some partic-
ular region have been removed Trees
supply so much that man needs, from
fruit to fuel, that it seems the most ex-
IRENE blindness to permit the forests
to disappear.
Arbor day is now celebrated in 40 OF
cur states, and nature study, part of
which includes the knowledge of the
neighborhood trees, is a part of the
course of study in almost every school.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-06

! uous efforts which clubwomen are max
ing along this line can question the val
ue of the work done by some women
clubs.
The latest project is to form clubs
among the children and interest them
in the planting and care of trees. Chill
dren's reform clubs have proved sue
cessful in other lines, and there is no
reason why they should not in this
Nothing could be more worthy OF en-
couragement than pride in ones home
and its surroundings.
Many nurseries sell in the spring 100
small trees for the sum of 81. No more
appropriate gift can be given to a child
than a dollars worth of tiny trees, which
can be set out about the farm or home
grounds. II cared for properly, these
in few years will not only be valuable,
but source of pleasure and education
to the children. The young trees are
only seedlings, of course, and must first
be planted in a cool, moist spot and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-06
~oLF links are in some danger of

~oT.F links are in some danger OF
Tebeing deserted by the fair sex
~ Feminine vitality and strength
are likely to be gained from playing
basket ball instead of golf. During the
last year the game has become popular
with women, and those who are phys
ically fit say they enjoy it more tnor-
A,Ighly than they ever did golf.
y. he game itself unadOrned, is mod
lied form Of football. Two baskets,
suspel. 'ded six feet in the air at each
end Of the court, are the goals. The
nlavers 1.-TWO teams) are not restricted
to numbers and take positions in the
feId-center, forward, back and at each
goal Tine regulation Rugby football is
nsad hut 1t is to be thrown-not kicked
The start is from the center, and the
obieo+ is to put the ball into the OPP
nonent's basket and incidentally TO
7naEsI any one who tries to prevent IT,
An agile body and an active mind are
necessary to make a good player, and 1t
is convenient to know how to dodge dex-
terousIy when It comes 10 a tackle.
There is 10 heck of action In fact, ac-
tion au1ounss to abandon in basket ball,
hut this gives it its recommendation as
an athletic exercise. Throwing a large
hall to a height above the head brings
into plav the muscles of the arms, chest,
neck and back The skirmfshes to gain
possession Of the ball develop the hip,
abdominal and leg muscles, while the
constant lodging, running and tussling
give suppleness to the figure. 1t seems
the most all around exercise that has
ever been open to women, and 1t is GER
tainlv a new departure for vigor and
Il fYTr,o faIo aafi
for it holds it's own with any sport
hitherto considered suited only to the
physical possibilities of man. If wo-
man is strong enough to stand it, the
game will be popular. It is perfect
relaxation for the mind and for tired
nerves. but it is wise to be sure there
is no heart or lung trouble before join
ing club
Bloomer wearing is the only serious
drawback to the general popularity of
basket ball. Boomers are an absolute
necessity. It is out Of the question to
be ladylike either in appearance or
manners while indulging in the game.
II will undoubtedly shock some maids
and matrons to see a bevy of young la
dies sporting on the greensward Of
fashionable summer resorts attired in
full gymnasium regalia, but the bicycle
has been too long with US not to have
taken off the edge OF old fashioned no
lions of modesty. Whether society will
rally and give it's sanction tc basket
ball and boomers remains to be seen.
Meanwhile Staten Islanders have re-
yived the ancient game of bowls, which
comes in before basket ball or golf have
fairly got under way. Bowling on the
green is a popular game at Sandring-
ham. where it is often played by the
Princess Of Wales and her daughters in
the spring, and bids fair to become a
rcpu ar sport on this side of the At
le-t.c. It is much the same game as
rGrling. only, as the bowls are weighted
or one side, less strength and more care
IN looking out for the bias" are re-
CURED The bowls are made of lignum
vite, ana instead of being perfect
tpheres are more or less oval, with a