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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04

MORE WILLISTON CATTLE KILLED.
The state Cattle Commission slaughtered
10 Of the 80 cattle in the herd Of Frank Tall
colt OF Wiliston yesterday. The cattle were
condemned as affected from tuberculosis
after having been Guaranteed. They were
killed by Daniel Brien In South Burling-
ton, where they are more easily buried.
Some of the Is We're very badly diseased.
The herd at the Lamson farm in Willis.
ton has been tested and found to be free
from disease.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
HAD IT ANAlYZED

The Geo. !, Hagar Estate have received
from Prof Wiltse, the Vermont State
Chemist, a certificate Of analysis which
certlfics that Devoe | cad ana Zinc Is made
only of lead. zinc. color. turpentine dryer
and linseed oil nothing else: no adultera-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
Letter to B. Turk g. Bro,

Dear Sirs: When you see a well-dressed
man. you like to say: There's a sample
of our clothes. That man is worth two Of
himself as he was when he came to US.
We have the same feeling. Our paint
on house is worth twice as much as old.
fashion painters paint, lead and oil. It
looks the same when first put on. In
three months it don't. In three years 10
decidedly don't
Lead and oil chalks of in three years,
1t is considered frst-rate Job that lasts
three years.
Devoe lead and zinc is about as good in
three years as it was the day the painter
left it.
Zinc is the secret of It: no secret at all.
good many painters know zinc; soma
mix it in with their lead. We grind it in:
not a little: good deal.
It's the zinc and the grinding that does
it. You can't mix zinc by hand. We grind
1t by machinery.
Painters are finding us out, though some
painters are slow.
You know that it pays good man tn
wear good clothes. How many customers
have you that knaW it?
Yours truly,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04

Booker T. Washington. president OF tho
National Negro business League, an
nounccs that the league will hold nd
tional convention In Chicago on August
~ ~ and 23
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
DlED

WORRALI~-At PouGhkeepsie, N. Y.
Saturday, June Goth, 1901, Benjamin May
nor Worrall, In his snh year.
LOGGlNS--In Williston, June 2ath
Cynthia, wife Of J. q. Loggins, aged 81
years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04

To make Cows pay, use Sharples cream
Separators. Book business Dairying'
& Cat 3o6 free. w, Chester. Pa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-04
! ours truly
MORE WILIIsTON CATTLE KILLEp

r. S.-Geo. I. Hagar Estate sells oul
paint in your section.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

but in which he showed unusual ability.
Ii raised regiment of hoE troops, with
which he harassed the rebel army. hang
ing on their rear and cutting their com
muni,ations. His conspicuous patriotism
and ability in the crisis which ended in
a general repulse of the rebels brought
him to the notice of Tseng Kwofan, com
mander-in-chief of the Chinese armies,
then the greatest Chinaman known TO
foreign ma lions, father of Marquis Tseng,
long the Chinese minister to Great Brit
ain. Lis militia were incorporated into
the mai army and he was given impor-
tant military commands.
After the Anglo French invasion of
China, ending in the capture Of Pekin
QS6l had given the almost quenched re-
bell n a revival which again endangered
the imperial dynasty, Ii was appointed
1S61) vicerey or governor of the prov
inee of Kiangsu, with his residence at
Shanghai This was an important epoch
in his life. He was at the age of 40
years.
Earl Ii has held, almost continuously
through many years, several high offices
in the imperial government, such as sec
rotary TO the grand council of state. sup
erintendent Of foreign trade for the
northern ports. superintendent of coast
defense for the northern district and
senior guardian of the heir apparent. The
burdens which this man has carried dur
ing all these years and the range both
of his responsibilities and of his opportu'
mites as rule~ of vast empire are
amazing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

than is usual in an 'off veal" was eYl-
denced from the manner in which they
turned out at the elections Tuesday.
Even when little interest had been shown
before the election an Unexpectedly large
percentage of the voters cast their bal
lots. While interest centered in the re-
suit in Greater New York. many of the
State elections had national Importance
The election of Seth low as Mayor OF
New York City could .arcely be consid-
cred Republican victory. rs the fusion
candidate had the Endorsement of many
Democrats.
Reports received from the various sec
tions of New York State show that the
Republicans will retain control of the
lower house of the State Legislature, the
number of Republican and Democratic
Assemblymen rot differing materially
from the figures If preceding years.
OF the State elections probably the
mos important was that of Ohio, which
gave Nash, the Republican nominee and
present Governor. a plurality estimated
at $4,000 votes over Col. Kilbourne. Re-
publican gains were shown in almost ev-
cry county, except FRANKLIN, Kilbourne's
home The Legislature will be Republi-
can by big majority.
Iowa piled up a record breaking plu-
rality it being estimated early Wednes-
day morning that A. B. Cummins, the
nominee for Governor, has nearly $1,000
more votes than his Democratic opponent.
South Dakota elected judges and minor
officers, the indications from meager re-
ports being that Republicans had made
gains.
In Rhode Island Gregory, Rep, was
elected Governor by 1000 or 5000, indi-
eating a slight Republican loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Not Much OF a Musician.

They were talking about music, be
and she, says the New Orleans Times
Democrat. What he didn't know
about the soothing art would ill several
square volumes, calf bound What she
thought she knew would take just as
much space.
Now, there's Mary" she declared.
''She has beautiful expression"
so have you" he replied. Your X
preston has Mary's beat a block"
The girl smiled, and continued:
Florence has splendid technique. Her
touch is perfection.
II don't know about technique" the
young man admitted. But talking
about touch, you ought to see my sis
ter. went home with money. Just one
touch from her and didn't have
change enough to hail a ear or stop a
b. cad wagon"
THAT is too much" declared the girl.
rebukiBgly, and the subject was
changed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
NEW PENSIONS ARE INCREASED.
Bureaus Report Shows large Percent.
age Seeking Enrolment.


In his annual report the Commissioner
IF Pensions discusses at length the faults
# the present system Of pensionfng and
| the difficulties in the way of determining
the merits of claims for pension and in
crease.
The report presents a number of inter
esting features connected with the filing
of claims for pension ON account of the
war with Spain and the instruction in
the Philippine Islands. 1t is shown that
the soldiers of these wars enjoy much
greater benefits than were accorded Ia
the soldiers of the Civil War. In 1885
the minimum pension was established at
SO per month. Nearly 1000 soldiers OF
the Civil War received from 81 to 81 peF
month from 1865 to 1895, and DISABLE
ity from loss of arm or leg, which now
entities the soldier to $40 per month,
gave him only IS per month in 1865.
While the Civil War lasted for -four
years and the casualties were enormous,
and the Spanish-American war lasted
only about four months, with compare
lively few casualties. it is shown that
three years after the close Of the Span
ish-American war, claims for pension
amounting to about 20 per cent of the
number of soldiers engaged in that war
had been filed, while in 1872, o. seveD
years after the close Of the Cy.l War,
only about per cent Of the soldiers en-
gagged in that war had filed claims.
The Commissioner says that he is not
prepared 10 believe that those who en-
gagged in the war with Spain. many Of
them sons of veterans Of the Civil War,
were less patriotic than their ancestors or
more covetOus, but in his opinion ii is the
fault of the system Of pensioning. with
its active army Of attorneys. solicitors
and drummefs who are practically Ii
censed by the government with the prom
ise Of $50 for each claim allowed.
Attention is directed to the friction and
unkind feeling that attends the admins
tration of the act of Aug. {, 1892. which
provides that the open wrong-doing Of
widow pensioner shall operate to termi
nate her pension. The absence of such
law. it is stated, would encourage and
permit such pensioners 10 dishonor the
memory Of their soldier husbands, while
still enjoying the bounty of the govern
ment. and. on the other hand. the widow
who respects the law and marries loses
her pension The Commissioner says
that, while the law is most delicate and
difficult one TO administer, yet he cannot
recommend its repeal.
In January. 1900 a rule was adopted
requiring guardians of pensioners to rem
der TO the bureau annual accounts. The
rule was followed by disclosures which
in some instances were Of a startling ma
ture. Guardians were found 20 be draw
ing pensions long after the death Of their
wards. Many cases were found where
insa ne pensioners had been placed in asy-
iums and other public institutions as in
digent persons. while the guardians had
drawn the pensions during the whole pc
Rod.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13


In whose families she had served as
housekeeper. and four children. 1t is
due to Mrs Witwer, however. to say
that she stoutly protests her innocence.
Close upon the heels of the Witwer
case follows the arraigament OF Jane
Toppan at Barnstable, Mass, a profess
sional nurse. upon the charge of murder
ing Mary ID. Gibbs. suspicious also rest
ing upon her of numbering Mrs. Gordon,
sister of Mrs. Gibbs, and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Davis, their father and mother, all
of whom had been attended by Jane Top
pan in the capacity of nurse. She is
also suspected of the murder of three
other persons. The evidence in this case
seems stronger .han that against Mrs.
Witwer. The accused woman shortly af-
ter their decease attempted to commit
suicide.
There is an apparent lack of motive In
the first case. Mrs Witwer does not
seem 20 have profted in any way by the
numerous deaths of which some think
she may have been the cause, nor does
there appear to be any special reason
why she should have removed people ii
ST Ii a wholesale manner. Miss Toppan
b I'd been employed as nurse in the Davis
family for years, and in the Brigham
family. three members of which died
suddenly, she was regarded almost as
daughter. 1t is said that she owed Mr..
Davis money and that some money which
was on the person of one of the women
she nursed could not be found after her
death. If money was her motive her
crimes got for her only about $l,2U.
1t is not safe yet to assume that either
woman is guilty. IL their guilt shall be
established, and if it shall appear also
that Miss Topaz did not benefit in a
pecuniary way by the deaths laid at her
door, it will have to be assumed that
both these women had an abnormal love
of killing, induced by that same species
OF insanity which inspired Nero and Lu-
crezia Borgia in their alleged butcheries,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
VOTE IN MANY STATES.


Iowa.
A. r. Cummins. Republican candidate
for Governor, has been elected over l. ! =.
Phillips by a plurality of over 9O,Voo'
The Prohibition vote has been largely
increased, advancing from 1900 last year
to $4,000 this year Practically every
precinct shows falling off in the Demo
cratic vote. Out of the ninety nine coun-
ties in the State the Democrats carried
only six The Legislature from early re-
turns will contain 125 Republicans and
% Democrats, gain of ten for the Re-
publicans. Chairman Spence contended
that when all the returns were in they
would show more than 100000 majority
for the Republicans and that the gain IN
the Legislature would be fourteen instead
of ten. The total vote shows a raining
off of % per cent. Senators Allison and
Deliver will be reelected.
Pennsylvania.
The fusion leaders in Philadelphia con-
cede their defeat by the Quay Republi-
cans, More votes were cast than in a
presidential year. The State candidates
are elected by 10000 plurality. Frank
G.. Harris (Rep.) has been elected State
Treasurer over Elisha A. Coray. Jr., the
fusion candidate, by between 10000 and
30. 900 plurality. In 1899 Barnett (Rep.l,
for State Treasurer. had a plurality of
11058S over Greasy q emu. William Z.
Potter CRep.) has defeated Hartman
Yerkes (fusion) for judge of the Supreme
Court by about 10000. Common pleas.
or orphans court, judges were chosen in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

Elections were held in eleven States
of these Governors were chosen and the
Republicans were successful in New Jer-
sey, Ohio, Massachusetts, Iowa and
Rhode Island The Democrats elected
Governor in Virginia. In five other
States, where purely local issues prevail
ed, the Democrats carried Kentucky by
increased majorities. Nebraska remain
ed in the Republican column. the regular
Quay Republicans were victorious in
Pennsylvania. while Mississippi and per-
haps Maryland remains in the Demo-
cratic column. This means gain of two
Democratic United States Senators from
Maryland and Kentucky, should the
Democrats in the former State win. In
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
ga he - SIDE
( SlGssf{ ~
Ths News Y

Dewey himself did few unimportani
TRIES at Manila while looping the loop
Pat Grove Is moderate. He does not
demand pension for life along with his
yindication.
John Most would not mind il so much
i II il were not for the fact that his prison
is canteenless
II is. however, true, II it is not gram,
NAUTICAL, 10 say that Most Of the anareh.
lists is now in jail.
England need not feel stuck mp over
It's Boer war. Our instruction in Sanar
is not so insignificant.
Now that the Chinese court is APP
preaching Pekin Ii Hung Chang is hav-
ing another serious spell Of sickness
Captain Clark OF the Oregon did not
ask FOR the inquiry. but it fitted in just
as nicely as though he had ordered it.
As to the MoIiucux case, it viii be re-
called that Mrs. Adams did not have the
advantage OF another trial at the bromo
seltzer.
In the Chicago postoftice burglary as
tute statesmen will see another possible
way Of getting rid OF the bothersome sur.
plus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

the province OF JosEPH MbSoLiNo'
Reggie with the object OF catching Muse
limo and had failed. 1t was some time,
therefore, before they could believe that
the man who was caught so far away in
the province Of Pesaro could be tbs re-
doubtabe brigand himself Brig. Bells,
however, and Calabrian peasant named
Grill, who had twice been wounded by
Mus0Iino, were confronted with him and
identified him as the very man.
Musolino's career as an outlaw began
three years ago, when he WIS liberated
from what he considered an unjust inn
prisonment. He vowed to kill the fifteen
witnesses who were responsible for his
conviction. and he is said to have actu-
ally dispatched twelve. A reward Of 100,-
600 lire (S20,000l had been offered by the
italian government for his arrest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

abundant
material
uplifting u things intellectual and spiritual
viii expected
in
prove which
of
Now therefore,
thanksgiving Thursday this
for the countless blessings national
the seal of
to be
this day
hundred independence
the ed Stat the
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
by the Prsd HAY, Secretary 0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

We orsr One Hundred Dollars Reward for
Eny case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known r. j. Cheney
for the last 10 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and finan-
clay able to carry out any obligation made by
tlieir firm.
West a Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Walding, Kinnan 81 Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upoG the blood and mucous surfaces oil
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold BY o.
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
CROKER QUITS AS LEADER.
Turns Chieftainship of Tam many Over
TO Carroll After Election.

According to a New York dispatch,
Richard Croker abdicated the leadership
of Tammany Tuesday night after the re-
suit of the election WAS known. Croker,
Maurice Untermeyer and Senator I. d.
Sullivan were together at dinner and it
is said that little later Mr.. Croker de
clared this was his last political fight.
Mr.. Croker asked Senator Sullivan whom
he desired as leader. Sullivan answered
that John F. Carroll would be pleasing
to him. Then and there. it is said, Gro
ker abdicated his leadership of Tammany
Hall and turned it over to John #. Car
roll
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

CO
I'll
u the
bridge Wash
gton ito the Virg sho
with its
limit
headquarters Washington
vcepresiden New York
the Treasury Admiral Dewey
A
live
in
cured char and low invi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Two Notable Executions.

TIE Irish are scarce y less noted for
their gallantry than for their wit, and
an example of this virtue is found in
the case OF an Irish Judge who presided
at trial in which the plaintiffs were
lady and her daughter.
In summing up the case, the judge
thus CALAMITY began:
Gentlemen Of the jury: Everything
in this case seems plain-except Mrs.
O'Toole and her charming daughter"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
LITTLE SILVER IN TREASURY.
Coinage Is Rapidly Depicting Bullion
Purchase of 1899.

The supply Of silver bullion in the
treasury has dwiEdIed until only about
S42 100000 worth IS left Under the act
Of 1890 the treasury purchased lGS,674,
$50 ounces Of silver for 1885,, 93l .O02, but
this has been constantly depleted by coin
age. aud the depletion is now going on
at the rate Of about SO 600, 900 year. In
two years there will be no silver bullion
left in the treasury, and IL coinage is
continued the government will again have
10 become a purchaser OF silver bullion.
This will require a special act Of Con
gress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
u HUNG CHANG DEAD.
rhe Veteran Chinese statesman Passe.
Away in Pekiu.

Earl Ii Hung Chang, the veteran Chi
nese statesman. is dead. For some
months back Earl Ii had been suffering
from complication of ailments and it
was with great difficulty shat he had been
able TO carry on his duties. His disease
took the form Of liberation OF the stom-
ach and had become more acute in the
last few weeks. His dea h occurred in
Pekin
Ii Hung Chang was born in 1922 at
Hotel, little city in the province of
Au.Huel, one Of the provinces of central
China. The Lii family is purely Chinese,
without mixture of Manchu blood. Young
Ii was studieus. entered Han-lin College
and made rapid progress. The TAPPING
rebellion (1S5l-64), ranking as the great
est in modern times for devastation of
property and destruction of life, called
Ii from a life of study TO military ac-
tivity for which he had no fiji training,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

sixteen judicial districts in the State and
in great majority of these the Repub-
Leans were victorious
Maryland.
Early Wednesday both sides claimed
the State Legislature, which, if Demo
cratic, will insure the return of Artf ur
Pue German to the United States 5 IN
ate. Under the new election law the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

Mai. McI4aughli". special agent OF the
Interior Department. has concluded a
treaty with the Fort Totten reservation
Indians Of North Dakota and the gov
eminent. The Indians agree 10 sell 104,-
600 acres for $3.50. 900. the sum Of sl45.-
600 TO be paid sitter ratification and S20-
600 a year Tor twenty years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
MELT MAuDg ADAMS STATUE
Gold Life Size Figure Valued at SIS7,
600 Put in Furnace.

Over a furnace heated to whiteBess in
The New York assay Office Maude Adams.
ia gold, was melted The statue arrived
at the assay Office from Buffalo on Wed
nesday. Its weight was l72 pounds an !
it took six men to carry 1t into the office.
II was life-size and was designed by
Miss Bessie o. Potter Vonnoh as The
American Girl" The statue was cast by
Henry Bonnard. According to Mr.. Bon
nard's estimate there is S1S7 900 worth
Of metal in it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
IMPORTANT RESULTS OF THE ELECTIONS.

defeated Low elected Mayor Jerome
gets plurality. Wyck is beaten.
OIIIO-Carried by Republicans Both
brancbe of the Legislature Republican
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Legislature elected which will the sue
United States Senator Deboe, Republican
Republican elected Governor
the Legislature
Of Legislature
Franklin Murphy
ed
1900 Democrats beaten
b aho
indicate that Crane Republican is
10000
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wednesday point sweeping
Democratic victory
ISLANDDemocrats Assembly Republicans
all officers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

and rigid precau-
tons are taken to
prevent him from
committing suicide.
The capture OF
Musolino was kept
secret for a week
or more by the
Italian government.
For three years
hundreds of sol
diers and polite
had been sem into
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

Republicans elected their State ticket
by fully 5000 'ofslity. The vote east
was 20 per cent below that of last No
vember. The Republican State Central
Committee made an estimate placing the
plurality for Judge Sedgewick at 1000.
On figures from nearly 400 precincts out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

held for trial. Since
her arrest neigh
bors and acquaint-
anccs of the WON
an have reported
the sudden death
of twelve persons
who have been as
ISOLATED with her,
including three hus-
haulG five DnrSou :
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
BATTLE OF BALLOTS
Results of the Fail Elections in
Many States.
TAMMANY rs ROUTED.
New York City Ele cts Sch Low as MAJ or
After Hot Contest.

Republican Gains Shown in the Gem
trail and Western Sections of the
Re- Elected Governor of Ohio with
$4,000 Lead-Iowa Breaks - Rec
ard-Fusion Ticket Defeated ! Penn
sylvania.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

count was effectually blocked The State
printer and two members of the election
board were arrested. charged with con-
spiracy with fraudulent intent in print
ing the ballot.