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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20

Louis Grund. former collector of
water rates and promiucnt st. Louis
politician. blew his head of with a dou
bic barreled shotgun. He had suffered
from i'll health for some time, and this is
believed to have preyed apon his mind
until he became irresponsible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20

At Muneie, Ind, Fighting Bill" Jones,
a blacksmith, shot and instantly Killed
James Heron, his tenant, in a quarrel
over whether board should be nailed
across window OF the house occupied
by Heron and owned by Jones. Jones
is in Jail
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
CHILDREN LEFT ALONE TO DIE.
Gay Williams Three Babes cremnted
as the Indiana Home Burns.

as the Indiana Home Burns.
Guy Williams three children, aged /,
3 and . years. were burned to death
seven miles north OF Washington, Ind.
while the father was Telling timber on
his farm. The mother went TO Cornetts-
vile to de- some trading, leaving the chill
dren in the house at play. 1t is suppOs-
ed the clothing OF the 3-year-old child
caught fire and communicated the flames
to the house. When Williams arrived
the charred bodies were found lying close
together.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

La BELLE LODGE, A. f. & A. NJ. NO. "a
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays Of
each month. Hail - Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Canal Treaty Is Rejected.

Great Britain tlatly refuses to accept
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as amended
by the Senate. Ambassador p3uncefote
has received the answer OF his Govern
ment aud ut oree communicated it to
SECRETARY o. state Inv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
NJother Is Kururd TO nentl,,

Mrs Thomas McGann OF Chicago was
burned to death, her clothes igniting in
the explosion of an oil lamp. W hen the
accident occurred her four children were
playing in the rear yard and her husband
was on his way home from work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
cuyahoga ice Gorge freaks.

An immense ice gorge in the Cuyahoga
river. near Boston. Ohio. broke. flooding
the town and carrying awa@ the bridge
30 feet long. Many small buildings were
swept away. The next day factories.
schools and all business was suspended.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
utah to Permit Polxrnmx.

Polygamy may be practiced without
fear of prosecution. under a law which
passed the Utah Senate. The new law
grants immunity from prosecution to all
persons living in polygamy, except under
the United States statute.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Negro Lynched in Georgia.

The body Of sherman Harris. negro
was found swinging from a tree along
side the SpeliInan road, six miles below
Spellman. Ga. Harris killed Sidney
King, a merchant and farmer in On al
fprcation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Murders Wife and Kills Himseif.

George Weaver Of Canaldover. Ohio
out of employment. Killed his wife and
committed suicide. They leave seven chill.
dren. Mrs Weaver was slain while
asleep and her infant was found 10y
neighbors in her arms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20

Nathan Simpson, Siacley Gordon and
William Payne, neg.oes. were hinged at
Opelousas. La, for murder. The rope
on Payne's neck broke and he had 10 he
supported while preparations We're made
for q second hanging.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Nay Var on Russia.

1t is said that secret negotiations arc
going on between the United States and
Great Britain with view to thwartins
what both governments appear to con
slider a determined attempt on the part
of Russia TO plant herself permanently
in one of the richest tracts of the Chinese
empire.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Thrce Men Burn in Havloft.

Three men-Charles White, Charles
Young aud K. Jamieson-and seventy
six head Of horses burned 10 death in the
destruction o Mortoa's livery stable at
San Francisco. The men. who were EN-
ployed at the stables. were asleep in the
hayioft.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Bic Gitt I'D Cnrneg E.

Two communication from Andrew Car
negie. tell Of the steel kings retirement
from active business life aud OF his donna
ton of $5.00O.eo0 for the endowm mt OF
q fund for sdperannuated and disabled
employees Of the CARNEGIE company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
New minnesota Telephone Company.

Capitalists of Minneapolis, St Paul
and Chicago have formed the Twin City
Telephone Company and taken over the
S1,000,000 plant of the Mississippi Val
ley Telephone Company, an independent
concern now in the hands of a receiver
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Gives South s.. Ioseph $4,000.

A message from Andrew Carnegie
states that he will give South St. Jo-
seph. Mo, $25. 900 to be used in the cree
ton of q public library. One OF the con-
ditions on which the gift is made is that
q Slock of ground is to be donated as a
bull ding site for the library.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20

The trial Of Mrs. America Allen for the
murder of her husband. John II. Allen,
the wealthy Ottumwa merchant. last
April. came 20 au abrupt end AZ Burling-
ton. Kan, with a verdict of not guilty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Troops to Remain in China.

Companies a aud Il, OF the Ninth
United States Infantry have been mott
fed that they are to remain in China.
Il is believed that Major Robertson vii,
command them
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20

After a protracted illness CHRISTOPHER
Lyman Magee Of Pittsburg. the well.
known auti-Quay leader. died at his tenn.
porary home in Harrisburg. Pa. He
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20

President Diaz viii never rule Mexico
again." said prominent army officer and
a close friend OF the president, for he is
Insane and the doctors have no hope OF
hia rn..nrnrr y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
C,asteItane Thrashc. Rotay.

Count de Castellane has carried out the
threat he made a year ago aud thrashed
Fernand de Rodays. editor Of the Paris
Figaro. That a duel will be the outcome
il is almost certain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
knn.n. TnMn Rnhhci.

At Olpe, Kan. two highwaymen, arm.
ed with Winchesters, robbed two stores
and held up several citizens, after which
they escaped uascatbed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
Slain in Denver Soloo,,.

Jimmy Coogan, local lightweight
pugilist, was shot through the head and
instantly killed by Frank Salter in a
Denver saloon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
i, tonnterfe.ters Tal.en.

notorious gang Of counterfeiters and
noonshiners has bsen routed in Clifton,
Ariz., and six men have been captured
and imprisoned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
ZIG STARCH FACTORY BURNS.


Is Destroye !.
The Archer Starch Company's fac
just north OF kankakee. H., burned
volving loss Of $32I. 900. Although Ia
people are on the pay roll, only twenty
five were at work at the time the fire
started. All OF them escaped except
Louis Duel. who was badly burned The
fire was caused by an explosion OF the
large grinders, from combustion due 70
wet starch and iron nails.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-20
ANOTHER ROCKEFELLER
WEDDING.

The date of the wedding of Percy
Avery Rockefeller, the second son of
William Rockefeller, Standard Oil mag
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

In 1894-5 sleeves seemed to have
reached their largest circumference,
| and if we look back to some of the
comic pictures of that year we shall
see many illustrations of unfortunate
young men being absolutely hidden by
the sleeves on each side of them
There is one way of treating the full
sleeve, which is always pretty, and that
| is to accordion plat it. The bishop
sleeve, made of finely accordion plated
chiffon, is soft and becoming, and the
Yo1urninous folds never seem out of
place. Let us trust that the good sense
and the love of proportion and beauty
that characterize the really great art
lists of the day will prevent our sleeves
getting too grotesque- Miniature bal
looms are not beautiful, and no fashion
will make them So.
In direct contradiction to this. we
still are keeping faithful to the empire
period-that is, to the fichu and the ell
bow sleeve. The latter must not be too
full
Many of the new blouses show in a
modified form the leg of mutton sleeve.
Some very smart evening models have
been made without sleeves at ALL but
this is a fashion which can only be
adopted by people with very good arms
The puff of medium size above the
elbow is very pretty-the early victo-
rian, If you like, but an improved one.
The puff, to be seen at it's best, must
be of transparent fabric and appear as
If blown together. 1t is quite permissi-
bic to have puff to the wrist, and this
offers an excellent opportunity for those
who wish to hide thin arms to do So
Many women look best in long sleeves.
The long, tucked sleeves we have loved
so long and so faithfully have practi-
cally disappeared from the world of
dress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26
Odd Hats.

Whence came the fancy for tying the
crowns of chapeaux across with ribbon
or velvet like unto a Paris bonbon box
There is a Yedda straw toque, with
round, upturned brim, slightly reminis-
cent of toreador, that accounts itself
of special chic, adorned after this man
ner with black ribbon velvet, the four
straps eliminating on. the crown in an
outspreading bow of most gigantic di-
mansions. For automobiling, golfing,
cycling and even boating this particu-
lar piece of headgear is having quite a
gratifying little furore. Certain cavil-
ing folk. 1aboring after humor, have
been heard murmuring something about
Stimulating a surgical bandage. But
that is a cheap bit of cynicism in no
sort likely to bias us, and there will be
a continuance, at any rate during the
early days of autumn, of these strapped
across effects, since it is a trimming
adaptable alike to the tricorne, the tur-
ban and on occasion the capeline. But
that white, sunburned straw toque
trimmed with black has come to stay.
1t appears unfai1ingly every summer in
some fresh guise and persuades US al
ways as to it's good taste and adapta-
bility.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26
White Gowns.

The smartest pier gowns are of white
muslin, with transparent yokes ana
sleeves. The effect on bright day at
a casino concert is charming, but the
sun plays havoc with the skin yelled
by a trifie of lace, fold of muslin
Young girls have their muslin gowns
completely white-white foupdation
and white belt, etc.-but older women
wisely substitute a colored foundation,
usually mauve or green Pink, blue or
primrose foundations do not seem to be
in favor. Only the elderly matron af-
fects yellow foundations for her black
transparent gowns. Black eolienne
supplies cool and dressy gowns for ma
irons and so do the black muslins fig
ured with white.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

S itching appeared. The blouse worn
underneath the coat peeped out at the
waist line below the pointed fronts,
while a suggestion of it was given at
the throat in a bow of chiffon matching
the blouse in color.
The use of meda1lions continues to
grow. On a recent white cloth tailor
made gown of the princess type several
rows of them appeared. The medal
lions consisted of pompadour silk
framed in stitched bands of plain silk.
They headed and edged the three shap-
ed f1ounces upon the skirt, appearing
also on the bodice and sleeves.
One sees a great many points on the
model frOckS. These sometimes outline
the edge of the overskirt- In the case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

derneath, the bed is certain to be more
comfortable for the sleepers," explain
ed the old lady. The second best bed
did not stand in a corner, and it was
decided that a support should be placed
IN the wall and a long curtain draped
over this to fall over the headboard
and footboard of the bed. The curtain
was made of cretonne and lined with
sateen to match the flowers upon it's
surface. The bedspread and valance
were also of cretonne and lined with
Sateen.
The makeup of the bed was simple.
First came the hair mattress. Over
this was laid a soft, thick comfortable
made the same size as the mattress and
of double thickness.
Above this came the sheet, then a
blanket. For covers one sheet was
placed next to the body, then blanket,
comfortable and the spread. The 9TH
er bedclothes were laid away in chest
ready for use should severer weather
make them necessary.
Only the blanket cover was tucked in.
The superfluous portions of the other
covers were turned back at the foot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

has been a boon to many commonplace
looking women. The white locks now
fashionable require no powder to bring
them into accord with the coiffures of
the Marie Antoinette period. The cos
tunes of that period are particularly
becoming to young women.
A charming Louis XVI. gown of white
silk appliqued with flowers skillfully
constructed of chiffon was one of the
most admired costumes at a recent mu-
sicale. A f1ounce of chiffon half the
length of the skirt was outlined above
with garlands of flowers, the surface of
the founce being trimmed with several
rows of chiffon ruching. The bodice of
white silk, appliqued with flowers. was
draped with a deep f1chu. The cape
portion fell almost to the waist in the
back, the knotted ends in front being
much longer. The hat worn with the
frock was a dainty affair of white vel
vet trimmed with the velvet flowers
which are so much the fashion this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

AIRS, Oct. 1.-THE exploita-
ton of brown is one of the
marked features of winter
fashions Brown is to be
seen in every shade from the
an deepest nut color to reddish
brown, resembling the tint OF
iron rust. The color harmonizes with
the fur trimmings which are part OF
the composition of so many fashionable
costumes. Touches of other colors are
added to the toilet with the idea rather
of bringing out the rich shade of the
cloth than of contrasting with the col
or. Oranges, reds and gold give the
most effective touches.
Trimming the smarter frocks may be
seen chenille embroidery, handsome
gallcons, ribbon velvet, cloth flowers,
appIiques of lace, art nouveau embrold-
cry and combinations of the devices
popular last season. Much fur is used,
and black velvet trimmed with sable,
Persian lamb or broadtail is considered
particularly chic
Chinchilla is utilized in making many
of the short Russian blouses for out
door wear with autumn frocks- 1 have
now in mind one, much trimmed with
lace about the collar and lace decorated
down the front of the long wasted
blouse which was an accessory to a
frock of cashmere of almost the same
shade. Very rich and smart it looked,
particularly as the wide trimmed gray
felt hat donned with it combined in its
decorations lace and chinchilla. with a
touch of gray velvet set off by purple
velvet violets-
The vogue of the plated backed skirt
is definitely decided upon. 1t may be
- Sr~fc
predicted as a feature of this winter s
fashion will have no very cordial fol-
lowing, in France at any rate. The
French figure is not adapted to carry
ing it off well, and arguments based on
hygienic grounds have little weight
with the great couturieres who intro
duce new modes
The velveteens of the season seem to
be perfect, a fact due in many cases to
the hand finish to which the more ex-
pensive of them have been treated.
ClOseneSS of weave and thickness of
pile assure durability, while an ex-
quisite luster impartS a beauty all its
own Evening cloaks and gowns made
of this charming fabric will be much
worn and garnished with cobwebby
lace and will be becoming, especially to
rather slender women, who always ac-
quire a roundness of outline when clad
in velvet Some of the fashionable
evening tints are water cress mignon-
cite and leaf green. poppy leaf emerald,
melon and Lincoln green, lizard, mist
and gobelin blues. phlox, malmaison
red, sunfiower, tangerine and daffodil-
For street wear there are darker
shades, but for evening toilets the
above mentioned colors are desirable.
Velveteen combines handsomely with
cloth. A costume of gobelin blue cloth
adorned with velveteen of the same
shade gave forth all the lights of a
bluebird's wing as the light fell full or
shifted over its surface. The gown
was cut to fit the figure snugly, the
velveteen being inset in the form of a
vest upon the bodice and Enclosed in a
framework of cream lace appliques.
An inserting of the velveteen forming
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

ed in dots with chenille embroidery.
The blouse opened over a full length
vest of white embroidered about the
neck in gold, with band of black vel
vet as the collar. Bows of black velvet
trimmed the blouse and the double
sleeves, the close fitting undersleeve
displaying bit of gold embroidery APP
piled on white mousseline de sole. The
girdle of gold and velvet ribbon was
fairly wide. The points of dotted che
mile embroidery, extending below the
belt two or three inches, suggested the
outline of a basque. About the lower
part of the skirt four folds We're laid.
The return to last century modes con-
sequent on the grand fete given by the
women of fashion at the Petite Trianon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

forming sprays of daisies. A group of
the flowers was to be worked in each
corner and a wreathed monogram in
the center of the spread.
A second cover. was to be of canvas
over the sateen foundation and orna-
mented with squares in drawn work.
A third was to consist of squares of
lace alternating with squares of sateen-
The outline of each square was to be
worked in cross stitch and the spread
trimmed with frill of lace. The lace
was to be cut from two handsome pairs
of discarded curtains. The borders of
the curtains supplied the lace for the
frills. The foundation of the spread
was one piece and of sateen, the patch
work effect being the result of the ap-
plication of the squares of lace.
ELLA MATTHIESSEN-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26
no Freshen Carpet..

Carpets will require certain amount
of attention after they are reiaid.
Nothing revives the colors of a carpet
so well as ammonia Take two pals.
half nil one with warm water, and in 1t
put a teacupful of liquid ammonia In
the other pail have clean, cold water.
With the ammonia water and a clean
flannel well wash a square of the car
pet and scrub it with small brush.
Then wash over with the cold water
and rub as dry as possible with dry
cloth. Leave the door and window open
until the carpet is dry or at least as
long as possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

winter. A straight band of black vel
vet about the throat was adorned with
a jeweled clasp, the only ornament
worn.
The pompadour vogue is slowly but
surely making way. A robe of ecru taft
fetas trimmed with garlands and me-
dallions of flowers made for fashion
able dame is an adaptation of the most
finished taste of that period. The en-
tire lower part of the skirt is covered
with embroidered garlands of roses
worked in silk. The blouse of ecru
mousseline and point d'alencon lace has
a novel treatment. Over the mousse
line a short bolero is adjusted, the cein-
ture being very high and of satin. The
jacket is extended in the back to form
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

bands combined with buttons seem to
be the favored device on the simpler
frocks. A handsome walking dress of
rough faced frieze strapped with glace
silk and studded with series of silver
buttons attracted my attention yester-
day as I strolled along the Avenue de
POpera- 1t was worthy of notice both
on account of its smartness and its
beauty. On the skirt a strapped band
encircled the hem in the back and crept
up the front in three modest bands,
each headed by three silver buttons.
The Jacket might be classified as a boz
lero, although it was continued below
the waist line and fitted carefully over
the hips. The fronts of the coat were
so cut as to give the center the straight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

Pick the fruit if possible on a per-
fectly dry day. Avoid destroying the
bloom of such fruits as grapes, plums,
peaches, etc. The fruit must not be
overripe, as it will bruise easily in
transit and spoil other fruit packed
with it. Handle soft fruit as little as
possible and gather it carefully, leav-
ing a portion of the stalk adhering
when possible.
Hothouse fruit should be wrapped
separately in cotton wool or tissue pa
per and well packed SO that it cannot
shake about. No two specimens must
touch, and there must not be more than
two layers in a box. Grapes may be
packed in cork dust or bran. Failing
these, a thick layer of cotton wool and
close packing in small box is the best
method.
If a large quantity is to be sent, pack
several small boxes in the above man
ner rather than send all in one large
box, as the weight of the fruit above
will crush that below. Apples and
pears may be wrapped separately in
paper and packed so as not to shake
about. Torn and crumpled newspapers
form good packing. Nuts are service
able for filling corners.
Light and heavy fruit should be pack
ed separately, and all fruit should be
packed as soon as gathered so that it
may retain it's full flavor as long as
possible. Tie a duly stamped strong
parchment label on the hamper adj
dressed .'F'ruit-Perishable. In the
case of small baskets this fnsures i'm
munity from pressure to a great ex-
tent Fruits should never be sent in
cardboard boxes unless of a specially
strong make, and in this case the label
must be tied on separately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

of a silk gown which attracted my at
tention yesterday they formed the out
line of the bolero and each section of
the triple skirt. A band of cloth a
shade darker than the silk made the ir
Irregularities more noticeable The boz
lerO, fashioned of cloth and following
the skirt in its triple design, was ex-
tremely short, with a collar covered by
guipure. The corsage under the collar
was formed of silk and lace, the lace
set in the form of deep empiecement.
Wolfe builds some of the most pleas
ing of the winter gowns Its softness
and adaptabiIity for draping are it's
chief recommendations. Beauty and
simplicity were combined in a dress of
pastel blue wolfe trimmed on the hips
and bodice with embroidered VS. work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-26

shaped founce, which is put on with a
trimming of fancy insertion lace to
make the seam
The hounce has alternate groups of
cordingS and narrow ruchingS and is
much deeper at the back. The bodice
is arranged on a fitted lining of glace
silk, the front is prettily draped with
white crepe de chine and the belt is of
dark violet velvet. The bolero is en-
tire1y corded and outlined with lace.
and a big collar of the lace falls over
the shoulders. One side is fastened
down with a bow of velvet The
sleeves are entirely of lace, and the
gown is very useful, as it can be made
quite high by wearing a separate
square and collar of lace