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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

Andrew Carnegie has sold his steel
plant to the Morgan syndicate and will
retire from business with an annual in
come of $15, 900, 600 He declares his in
tention of giving million dollars each
month to found libraries and other such
institutions. Carnegie's life reads like
a myth. AT thirteen he was a fireman
in factory. A year later he became a
clerk at So. so per week and was then
successfully messenger boy, telegraph
operator, and secretary to railroad
president. When tn rty-fve he started
his first Bessemer steel plant on a small
scale and within few years was master
of the steel business of the world He
is Scotchman by birth and came to
America poor emigrant boy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06
Excursion Rates to Winter Resorts.

Via the North Western line. Excur-
sion tickets are sold daily, with favor
able time limits to numerous points in
the West and South at reduced rates.
For tickets and full information, apply
to agents Chicago & Northwestern R'y,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

Eugene J. Hall the poet and publisher
says that one dose of Foley's Honey and
Tar restored his voice when hoarseness
threatened to prevent his lecture at
Central Music Hail. Chicago. Nothing
else as good. A J. johnson & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

William A Rublee of Milwaukee.
late editor of the Sentinel. has been ap-
pointed consul to Hong Kong This fat
job is understood to be one of the con-
ditions and considerations in the transfer
of the Sentinel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

For first-class meals and lunches, go
to the new restaurant, east of DIR. Colts
office Board by the day or week. Oys
sers served in all styles
d. CARLSON, Proprietor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

The new restaurant east of Towner's
store is the best place in Viroqua to geta
square meal or lunch. Farmers especi-
ally invited TO make it their headquars-
arG
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06
BLUE FRONT STORE"
COPELAND & ELLEFSoN.
MEN AND WOMEN NAMED.

Buyers TO attend the great land sales
now on in Chippewa, Clark, Sawyer and
Barron counties. The land is fine, with
good timber. Half fare TO and from
said lands. Terms easy on purchasers.
Now Is your time TO make good invest
ments Call on NJ. g. Davis or Jas
Triseder, Tiroqua agents
GATES LAND COMPANY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

Spanish Havana seed grown by S. n,
Neprud, Westby Wisconsin; SOC per
ounce Call on or address him Westby
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

For sale cheap. FIVE new mil Oh cows
all fresh this month or next Enquire
of jackson Silbaugh. ViroQua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

1t is reported that Chas. K. Lush has
purchased the La Crosse Chronicle and
will Immediately take editorial ard
business management. Mr., Lush has
long been one of the bust known Mil
waukee correspondents for the Chicago
papers. and is newspaper man of abil-
ity and character. La Crosse has long
been in need of paper that dares to
sneeze without taking official snuff from
afar. Western Wisconsin will welcome
Mr.. Lush to the journalistic field.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

Under its new management the Mil
waukee Sentinel editorially has much to
say about populism, revolution and
other dire subjects In its Saturday
edition, not by name but by inuendo and
implication, the Sentinel scores Con-
gresham Babcock for his late attitude
on the subject of change in the tariff
schedule on iron. His proposition is to
break the detrimental effects of the
great steel trust by placing some of its
products ON the free list. The CENSOR
is of opinion that the principle Is cor
rect one and in line with party declara-
tons But tle Sentinel Is just now
teaching disregard of and disloyalty to
party pledges and principles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

UvANTED-RELTABL NAN FOR MAN
w aser OF branch Office we wish to open in
this vicinity. II yoHr record IS o. X. here is
an opportunity Kindly give good reference
when writing. The A. r. MORRIS WHoTF-
CALI HOUSE. Cincinnati. Ohio. Illustrated
sstaIog cts. in stamps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THOR sALF-ONE DRAFT STALLION, 4
years old color bay; sure foal getter:
good action, eight 1900 Call on or address
G. +. SMITH, V!roQua Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-06

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The Washington times., 1901-07-14
UNCONSCIOUS ON a CITY LOT.
An Unknown Man Found Suffering
From "a stroke of ApopIexy.

The police of the Second precinct are
somewhat mystifed over the case of an
unknown man, apparently fifty years of
age and well dressed. who was found ly-
ing in an unconscious condition near the
corner of First and NJ Streets northwest
shortly after clock last night.
The police were first notified of the af-
fair by a citizen who. in crossing a va
cant lot where the body lay, stumbled
over it The frightened pedestrian lost
no time in reaching a nearby telephone.
where he informed Stationkeeper Spring
mann, who at once ordered the patrol
wagon to the scene. The man, who wore
an army campaign hat and silver-rimmed
eyeglasses, was placed in the wagon by
Patrolman Pearson and Driver Chrisga-
den search of his pockets on the way
to the Homeopathic Hospital did not sue
ceed in securing anything leading to his
Identification.
The surgeons who examined the man
stated that he was suffering from a stroke
of apopiexy and was in a serious condt-
ton. The patient was given treatment
and placed in a ward. while Sergeant
LYDIA sent an accurate description of him
to the Central Bureau in hopes that his
relatives, finding him missing, would ap-
ply at the bureau for information. The
description was also sent to various
other police stations. bur up TO a late
hour last night his identity was still TN
solved.
Upon the mans person when searched
at the hospital there was found neatly
engraved gold watch. some keys, and
several pencils, but no letters were dis
covered.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
BALTIMoRE's COUNTRY CLUB.
Arrangements Made TO Purchase u
House and Grounds.

BALTIMORE, July l3.-The Baltimore
Country Club has completed and an
nounced its plans for the purchase from
the Roland Park Company of the club
house and the club grounds and viii very
soon become their absolute owner. The
club has been occupying the house and
grounds under lease from the Roland
Park Company, which expires in June,
1906, but the members and board of direc-
tors have reached the conclusion that it
was desirable that the property should
be purchased and the club placed upon
permanent foundation under the exclusive
control of its members. The Roland Park
Company has sold the property to the
club for 10000, of which 1t has agreed to
accept $4,000 in cash and the balance in
first mortgage per cent bonds. due in
twenty-five years. redeemable at 10 and
accrued Interest.
The sale embraces the club grounds,
about twenty acres in extent lying be-
tween the club road and Falls turnpike,
south OF Roland Park Pumping Station
house, tennis courts and terraces, as well
as the clubhouse. The improvements on
the land represent an actual outlay Of
over $4,000, exclusive of the cost of the
bowling alleys, which were erected by
the club itself.
The nnancia! plan FOR purchasing the
property cOntemplates issue by the
club OF $4,000 per cent income bonds all
OF which have been subscribed for or
guaranteed. but so much interest WAS
manifested in the purchase by the mem
bers who were invited TO subscribe that
the board Of directors has issued circu-
lar 10 ali Of the members OF the club, in
which it IS stated that the directors think
that tbs members might prefer TO sub
scribe TO 500. go OF per cent income bonds
instead Of $1,000, 50 as TO pay the entire
purchase money in cash instead of giving
$4,000 OF first mortgage > per cent bonds
10 the Roland Park Company.
In order TO enable all the members Of
the club to become interested in the in
come bonds they will be issued in denomi-
nations of 800. and the circular which
went out yesterday to the COO members
Of the club Will. the directors believe
meet with the same immediate and graft
flying response with which the original
plan was received and made effective
The Roland Park Compan5 has agreed
10 lease the balance Of the golf course
TO the club for five years at 81 on a year.
with the option of purchase within this
period at 500 per acre.
In it's circular the board of directors
state that there is a large waiting list OF
desirable persons anxious To become
mombers of the club, and that the board
of directors Is considering the increase
of the membership TO meet this demand,
but that from the present membership
the net income will not only be sufficient
TO pay the operating expenses Of the club
and the per cent interest on the entire
issue OF S50.0O9 of income bonds but will
enaoie the bonds to be gradually reduced.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
COMMENDED IN VIRGINIA.
Party Leaders Approve the Chic
Democratic Platform.
Repudiation of Free silver Regarded
as Sensible The Old Principles
Suitable for the Present-A High
Regard for Brynn Personally.

RICHMOND, va, July 13.-The action
Of the Ohio Democrats in repudiatiug free
silver is universally commended by the
party leaders of Virginia. This senti-
ment is reflected by the members of the
constitutional Convention in no uncertain
tones. There is scarcely a man of any
prominence in the body that does not
freely express himself on the subject.
In speaking of the hopes of the Demo-
cratic party for the future. President
GoOde, the Old war horse Of the party in
Virginia. today said:
In repudiating free silver the Ohio
Democrats did the only sensible thing
our party has been hanging to this
economic faHacy too long 1t was the
dream of an idealist and never inspired
the confidence of Jhe majority of the
party
By following the leadership OF Mr.
Bryan and his theories the party has
twice gone down to defeat The next
platform should contain sound money
plank so that the business interests of
the country may return to the party
This wandering after strange gods has
disrupted the Democracy to such an
extent that a complete rev ersaI must be
made If we wish TO secure success.
The old principles of Democracy are
abundantly suitable for the present time.
Victories OF the oast were won because
the people had confidence in the princi-
pies Of the party. This confidence will
return by following the old teachings"
senator Daniel, in speaking of the Ohio
platform, said:
Ihe hope of the Democratic. party lies
in the future. We should meet present
conditions and not be bound by past plat
forms. The Ohio Democratic platform
seems to be an effort in this direction.
Eppa Hunton. jr., of Fauquier. is very
pronounced in believing that silver must
be dropped by the Democratic party. He
more than any other man reflects the
sentiment of his section of Virginia. In
speaking of the platform adopted by the
ONO Democrats today he said:
In repudiating free silver the Ohio
Democrats have done what the entire
party should have done before the Kan
sas City Convention. 1t is a dead issue
and was never a sound proposition The
sooner We get away from Bryanism the
better for the party
The members of the convention who
are prominent in public affairs are con-
WINGED that the Democratic party must
break loose from its present teachings.
That silver must go is unanimously ac-
knowledged.
While the highest regard is expressed
for Mr.. Bryan, he is no longer looked
upon a leader. The Virginia leaders
are of the opinion that Bryan means free
silver and Organism and that both must
be eliminated from the future of the
party.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
A NEW MARYLAND ENTERPRISE
Formation of a Company to Raise
AuEOra Goats.

BALTIMORE, July 13-The National
Angora Goat Company has purchased
tract of 460 acres of farm land near Ce-
darvilie, Prince George county. Nd. for
81, ,50O. and proposes to engage in the. rails
ing of Angora goats upon an extensive
scale.
The purpose of the company. in which
several Baltimoreans are interested. is TO
stock the farm with large flock Of the
goats, 5000 in number. il is understood,
and TO cultivate them for their hair The
climate of Maryland is said to be favor
able to the development Of the Angora
goat, and those who have engaged in the
enterprise anticipate gratifying results.
Official reports of the success attending
the culture of the Angora goat in coun-
tries other than that to which it IL ma
tive have encouraged the formation of
the National Angora Goat Company aft
er considerable investigation.
Originally the Angora goat hailed from
Angora, in Asia Minor, but in the sixties
of the last century attention was drawn
to it as a producer of a superior hair that
might be grown in other climes, and
q number were exported to the Cape of
Good Hope. where they hourished From
that time to the present they have grad
ually spread, and d number of important
fiocks are now TO be found in the United
States, where they seem to have produc-
ed excellent results. The Angora has two
coats of hair-one long and one short. The
long coat Is highly prized for the superb
or quality of cloth manufactured from it,
one variety being the well-known mo-
hair. The under and shorter coat is Of
little value. Angoras are considered by
many the best of all goats for eating pur-
poses. and II Asia Minor the natives are
said to prefer IL to mutton. 1t is said to
be poor mixer in comparison with 9TH
er varieties of goat.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
A JEwEL-BEDEcKED SUICIDE.
Peculiar Decorations of Man Who
Hanged Himself

ranged Himself.
WiLKESBARRE. Pa. July l3.-With
ms breast docked with several pieces of
jewelry which he had stuck into it. the
body of Frank LorenZ was found hanging
to tree on the farm of Mrs Birming-
ham this morning 1t was naked except
for pair of socks
The man had tied his feet. placed a
moose around his neck ard after tying
his hands had kicked away barrel He
had been dead some time when discov-
cred. In his socks was a note saying
that he was tired Of life and had pondered
over suicide for Some time There was
also cashiers -eheckr OH the White
Haven Bank drawn to the name of Frank
Lorenz.
He directed that his watch and the jew
elry be sold to give him a decent burial
The name Lorenz was Signed to the note,
but there was no ne1ition of where he
was from or whether he had any rela-
tives. The $40 for which the check was
drawn had been deposited in the bank on
Thursday.
The man had evidently spent some time
decorating himself, in the peculiar man
ner with his jewelfy Several scarf pins.
all cheap were stuck deep in the flesh
above gold dollars. and in the middle of
the breast were some brooches. all care
fully arranged. The wounds had caused
blood to flow and this had been wiped
carefully away with a handkerchief.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
A TRUCE AT NANTUCKET.
The Men on shore Worn out by
Their Vigil.

NANTUCKET, July bat noon today
Captain Long, in command at Camp Hig-
ginson, sent word to the flagship kear-
sarge that he was ready TO cease hostili-
ties until Monday morning. Ever since
the three hig battleships Of Rear Admiral
Higginson's squadron dropped anchor on
Monday afternoon, IL has been work with
out Iet-up. and the truce between ships
and camp is welcome TO both officers and
men 1t has been especially hard on the
men ashore because they have been ex-
pecting an attack every night, and what
little sleep they have got has been with
one eye open
Last night was one Of extra vigilance.
because the officers OF the camp were sure
the time had come for the long expected
attempt TO take them unawares. The
men slept in their clothes, ready to turn
out the jump. The ground north aud
south of the camp was filed with traps.
Wells and pits were dug, and lines OF
sharp stakes set ready TO catch the un-
wary. A mine was laid on the south. with
one-third of the service charge.
How the notion OF an attack originated
IS one OF the things no one can find out
The admiral said that there had been no
intention Of attacking the camp, but he
was so pleased with the readiness OF the
men ashore Tor Whatever might happen
that he had more than half a mind not TO
dtsappoint them. He went ashore at
O'Clock this morning accompanied by
Lieutenant Commander Winslow. his flag
lieutenant
When the admiral reached the limits of
the camp he was hailed by the guard. who
had orders not TO permit anyone TO cross
the line. Word was sent 10 Captain Long,
who came out and ordered the guard 70
let the admiral pass. Then he inspected
the camp. One Of the live-inch guns was
fired with full service charge, and then
the mine OF the beach was exploded II
had been buried in the sand to a depth Of
four feet a tail column Of wet sand was
thrown mp by the explosion in such a
fashion that II was apparent that anybody
coming by that route would have been
seriously Jared.
When the admiral went back 70 the
Kearsarge he left orders 70 have the men
strike tents and pack up At 70 o'clock to
see how quickly the work could be done
II took a few seconds more than i've min
utes. Then the order was changed. and
the tents were put up again. This was a
longer Job. II took about eighteen min
utes. 50 that all told the tents were struck
and pitched again within half an hour.
which is very good time.
After this work was over there was a
little special driIl with the six-pounders
and then the truce was arranged with The
flagship.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
THE MONEY DISAPPEARED.
Strange Allegations in an Answer TO
81 Suit on Notes.

ROCKVILLE, Nd, July BID. w.
Baker, attorney for Horey c. Murray,
proprietor OF lunch room at l72l Sew
enth Street, Washington, recently filed a
bill in the circuit court here asking that
James T Parsley. of Takcma Park, this
county. be compelled to deliver to Murray
five promissory notes for $50 eaci, and a
deed Of trust. which. the bin alleges. Muir
ray is entitled to TIE bill sets forth that
Murray purchased from Parsley a Iiece of
property in Takoma Park, giving in pay
ment five promis scry notes and a deed Of
trust on the property IS security.
Several months ago Parsley agreed to
accept S225- cash for the notes. and the
money. il is alleged. was paid 10 him in
Washington The bill states that Pars-
ley promised TO mail the notes and deed
of trust 10 Murray. but failed to do 50.
1t is also asked that Parsley be restrained
from transferring the notes.
r. 3. Peter, Of Rockville, attorney for
Parsley, has filed the answer to the bill.
All the facts alleged in the bill are ad-
mitted in the answer, but in giving Mr..
Parsley's. reason for not delivering the
notes and deed of trust. as he proraised
to do. he charges that after the s225 had
been paid 10 him by Murray. the latter in
vited him TO have cup Of coffee. and go
ing into Murrays lunch room he drank
a cup Of coffee. He alleges that immedi-
ateiy he became unconscious and upon re-
gaining consciousness ne did not have the
money.
The new passing siding at Rockville
Station on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road has just been completed II will
serve 10 accommodate the increased pas
senger and freight traffic over the road
between Washington and the West. The
Old siding was extended 1900 feet The
siding at Boyd's has also been extended
100 feet
Rev. John Gaynor. for the past year
pastor OF ST. Aiarys Church. this place,
has been assigned to the assistant pasto-
rate OF st. Patricks Catholic Church
Washington. d. c. and will assume
charge Of his new duties in few weeks
The general rel'ort from all sections Of
the county Is that the wheat crop will be
very short, although there is an album
dance OF straw
The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company has cOmpl, ted its central
Office at Potomac. this county. with ten
wires. Many farmers in that section have
subscribed for phones to be placed in their
houses AT the rate of Sl5 per month.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
ART FOR A COURT HOUSE.
la Fargo Asked 10 Help Decorate
That i'm Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, July 13.-The Committee OF
the Court House Commission and the Mu-
nicipal Art Society. charged with decor
ating the interior Of the Court House has
invited John La Fargo, the artist. to dec
orate one OF the rooms. The invitation
TO Elihu Vedder an American artist, now
living IN Italy, was declined.
The vestibule and two Of the court
rooms are TO be decorated. and for this
purpose the city has appropriated $1,000
and the Municipal Art Commission has
donated $500.
Messrs. Edwin Blashfield and c. Y.
Turner are the other two artists who
have been invited TO do the work, and
both have accepted. Mr.. Blashfield. it is
said. Will take as his subject the scene Of
General washington resigning his con-
mission He viii treat IL allegOrcally.
Mr. La Fargo has executed many noted
mural paintings and Is thought by many
10 be one Of the greatest living colorists.
MIR Turner has not yet Informed LII
committee what subject he Will choose
for his painting.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
FIREMAN HURT BY A HORSE.
The Spirited Animal Ran Away and
Tossed Him TO the street.

While riding a fire engine horse being
exercised in front of No. engine house.
on r Street northwest, yesterday after
noon. Edward Dwyer. u fireman, was
painfully injured by being thrown TO the
street Dwyer was riding one and Leading
another of the spirited animals WIN his
mount became frightened at some object
and dashed frantically down the street
with Dwyer clinging to his back. While
the other horse had been captured by
several members of the company. others
of them started in pursuit Of the run
away.
Just as the horse went to turn Ninth
Street, however, it slipped and threw the
firernen TO the ground, falling partly on
him. Dwyer's COMPANIONS were soon on
the. scene and carried him into the engine
house, where Dr. Mayiield, the police sur
geon. was summoned. Upon examination
he found the injured man to be suffer
ing from severe bruises OF the body, while
his left leg was badly sprained. He was
taken to his home in carriage. The
horse was also injured, and had to be
turned over TO veterinary surgeon.
The Washington times., 1901-07-14
A MURDER ON A TRAIN.
L. Hartley Copeland Reappears IN
der Tragic Cfrcumstauces

OMAHA. July BE. Hartley Copeland.
the Nebraska national bank teller. whose
disappearance under a cloud two years
ago this coming August made a sensation
here. and whose wherea bouts ever since
has remained mystery, appeared this
morning In Wyoming. on Union Pacific
train No. G.
Travelling from Stockton. Cal, to Coun-
Gil Bluffs. Iowa. he made known his pres
ence On the train by shooting three times
and instantly killing a fellow passenger
named Rogers. The details Of the tragedy
tend strongly 10 bear out the, contention
of Omaha relatives Of the man, who say
that he is rasntally deranged. Copeland
walked into The car where Rogers was
sitting and At once began shooting al him
He accompa MED the shots with the words
There. take that"
Copeland was placed under arrest and
taken 70 Rawlins. whore ne Is NOW in
Jail. When asked what caused him 70
XII Rogers he replied:
'ie had NE hyDnotized and I had 10
do f."
II was two years ago that Copeland n
where he had been a trusted empioye for
ten years. left fer Washington. D. O., on
his annual vacation. He took with him
his wife and children. From that city he
sent his family back 10 Omaha Nothing
was seen or heard of him from that time
until today A $1,000 shortage was dis
covered OF this amount s. ,cgJ was made
good.