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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15
CAME TO TOWN TO BE HANGED
Story Told of Abel Erasmus, the Boer
Leader, and Lord wolseley.

Story Told of Abel Erasmus, the Boer
Leader. and Lord woiseiey.
The dispatches from South Africa a
short time ago announced the coming
into the British lines Cf a prominent
Boer, Abel Erasmus, and his family.
This Erasmus is not the commandant
of the same name who failed to effect
a junction with Lucas Meyer at the at
tack on Glencoe at the opening of the
war, but the great political adversary
of President Kruger.
a good story is told by the New York
Sun of the old Boer and Lord Wolse-
ley, then Sir Garnet Wolseley, in con-
nection with the part Erasmus took in
Wolseley's campaign in 1879 against
Sekukuni, the chief of the Bapedis, on
the borders of Swaziland. After the
capture of Sekukuni he was immedi-
ately brought before Sir Garnet Wo,se-
ley, who asked him how he, miserable
Kaffir, living in cave, dared to defy
the great Queen of England. The chief
replied that be had been instigated TO
do so by Abel Erasmus.
Sir Garnet, in describing the scene at
a public dinner given to him Mt Pre-
toria on his return from the campaign,
said he wished there and then to let
Abel Erasmus know that if ever he
found that Erasmus had been melting
any chief to levy war against England,
and he was able to lay hands on him,
Abel Erasmus would hang as high as
Hannah.
4 few days after the dinner Sir Hen
nv Brackenbury. Sir Garnet's military
secretary, was sitting in his office when
tall bearded Boer entered and asked
permission to speak with him.
Il am Abel Erasmus he said, land
| have very important business to do
here"
He explained that he had come to see
Sir Garnet Wolseley, for he had heard
that Sir Garnet had said that if he
could lay hold of him he would hang
him, and so he had come to be hanged.
Sir Garnet was lin the next room and
Sir Henry Brackenbury thought it
would be advisable to consult him on
the subject Sir Garnet, however. hap
pened to be too busy ut the moment to
see anybody, and Sir Henry, after re-
Election, persuaded his angry visitor to
take his leave and allow the hanging
to stand over for the time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15
GHO0z S
0crlD (OEH.ESIES

Prof f. G. King Of OberIin College.
who was recently offered the presidency
OF the Chicago Theological Seminary, has
declined.
The ". c. T. L. will inaueurate a
movement to have Sept. p observed in
the public schools, It being the birthday
Of Frances Willard.
Mrs Phoebe Hearst has given $1,000
$50 for the new University Of California
buildings The revised plans have been
accepted. and the work viii soon begin.
At Canton. Ohio. the kid wagons, as
the vehicles are called which are used 70
transport the youngsters 10 and from the
schools under the new system, have win
dows and doors aud are covered with
enamel clO.h.
The new Cranch school at Quincy,
Mass. is fitted with all modern sanitary
appliances. including bath tubs. In the
basement there are two play rooms, 2Tx
40 feet. Il is considered the best ap-
pointed school house in the State.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15


That is the meanidg OF the church Of
God-help. o We hunters for the Lord,
not only bring down the game, but bring
it in.
II Mithridates liked huatiug so well
that for seven years he never went in
doors, what enthusiasm ought we TO have
who are hunting for immortal souls. II
Domitian practicel archery until he
could stand a hoy down IN the Roman
amphitheater,witha hand ont, the fingers
spread apart and then the king could
shoot an arrow between the fingers with
out wonnding them, to what drill and
what practice ought we to subject our
selves in order to become spiritual arch
ers and mighty hunters before the
L0rd!" But let me say you will never
work any better than you pray. The
old archers took the bow, put one end of
Il down beside the foot. elevated the
other end, and it was the rule that the
bow should be just the size of the archer.
If il were just his size. then he would
go into the battle with confidence. Let
me say that your power to project good
in the world will correspond exactly to
your own spiritual stature In other
words. the first thing in preparation for
Christian work is personal conservation.
Oh, for closer walk with God
a calm and heavenly frame.
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me To the Lamb.
| am sure that there are some men who
at some time have been hit by the gos-
pei arrow. You felt the wound of that
conviction, and you plunged into the
world deeper, just as the stag. when til"
hounds are after it. plunges into Schroon
lake, expecting in that way to escape.
Jesus Christ is on your track to-day. .
impentinent man. Not in wrath. but in
mercy. o ye chased and painting souls!
Here is the stream of Gods mercy and
salvation, where you may cool your
thirst! Stop that chase of sin to-day. BY
the red fountain that leaped from the
heart of my Lord, bid you stop, There
is mercy for you-mercy that pardons,
mercy that heals. everlasting mercy. The
twelve gates of Gods love stand wide
open. Enter and be forever safe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15

and prepare to tell their grandchildren
truthfully that they once looked upon
the glory of Niagara Falls.
The Pan-American Exposition is well
worth crossing the continent to see. The
buildings here, excepting these erected by
the government for its exhibits. are in
variegated tints the very opposite of the
white city at Chicago. Opulent contrasts
are offered by the red tile roofs, with the
green's, yellows and other tasteful tints
OF the walls, ara the blues, reds, gold.
purple and other rich hues used in the
decoration of the payilions, archways,
cornices and towers of the Spanish re-
Nuisance architecture in which all the
buildings are harmoniopiy constructed.
At night the electric Examinations bring
out in full the beauties of the statuary
and of the many cascades. The effect
is wonderful Over 100000 incandescent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15
A Wise Uncle.

In how many forms it would bc inn
possible to say. the cruel uncle of tic,
ton has answered the application OF
his fond nephew for little ready
money But there is no better setting
of the altogether fictitious story than
this The nephew wrote:
Dear Uncle, If you could see how
blush for shame while | am writing,
you would pity me. DO you know why =?
Because | have to ask for a few
pounds. and do not know how to ex-
press myself 1t is impossible for me
to tell you. prefer to die. l send you
this by messenger who viii wait for
an answer. Believe me. my dearest
uncle. your most obedient and sifec-
tfonate nephew. ---. L. S.-Overcome
with shame for what I.haye written,
have been running after the messen-
ger in order to take the letter from
him, but | cannot catch him. Heaven
grant that something may happen TO
stop him, or that my letter may get
lostr'
The uncle was naturally touched, but
was equal to the emergency. He re
piled as follows:
MY Dear Jack: Console yourself
and blush no longer. Providence has
heard your prayers. The messenger
lost your letter. Your afrectlonate un.
IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15

lights are used in the marvellous silluni-
nation.
The things that greet the eye of the
visitor in the Rainbow City give one y
comfortable feeling. aud the greetings OF
the Buffalo people enhance the pleasure.
Comparisons are bound to be made be-
tween the Pan~American Exposition and
the Chicago Worlds Fair. But the con
ditions are so different that comparisons
are ont of order. Experts in such af-
fairs who have made study Of both dis
plays say the effects at Buffalo are more
satisfactory because OF the warmth in
the coloring of the buildings, which gives
a variety that was lacking in the White
City.
These Pan. American grounds include
133 acres Of improved park lands and are
completely surrounded bg big trees, la
eGons, canals and waterways ~ the
north is the railway approach, and at
the south or city end is Il shaded boule-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15
BUFFALO'S BIG SHOW
PAN-AMERiCAN EXPOSITION A
GORGEOUS DISPLAY.
Plenty of Contrast and Color, Unlike
the Chicago Fair-A Correspondent
Says It's Well Worth Crossing the
Continent TO See.
Buffalo correspondents:

Buffalo correspondence:
The Pam American exposition in many
respects ought to be the most successful
international exposition ever held in
America. The Centennial at Philadel-
phia and the Columbian Worlds Fair at
Chicago are the only exhibitions that can
fairly be compared with TIM Pan Ameri-
can at Buffalo Each of those was held
in slough of bad times. The nation was
sick at heart. Most of the people were
too poor for entertainments. Buffalo gets
the benefit of the most marvellous rush of
prosperity the country has ever known.
She has the advantage, too, OF eight
years of scientific progress over Chicago,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15
thane. b e AcquainteI

''Doyon think otfs new neighbors viii
eaii on US. eftraf''
Curiosity will bring some Of them"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15

exhibit covers four acres. 1t is laid out
as a Filipino village with broad street
down the center from the front entrance,
The buildings lining both sides OF this
street are of native construction of BAN
boo and nipa. A very complete collec
tion has been made of the woods, fora,
insect, reptile, animal and bird life of the
islands. The trade, vocations and pro-
fessions Of the natives are shown by ma
tives at work, material in quantities for
this purpose being big part Of the col
lection This exhibit Is enc OF the most
important at the exposition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-15
Carses of Bad Manners.

The good fortune Of the American
girl doubtless leads to her want of po-
lite manners. Accustomed to having
her "own way" devoid Of Difference
and respect for her parents, or for any
one else. not sensitive TO the feelings Of
others. because she has not been train
ell to observe them. the American girl
goes Oh her way rejoicing, and does not
realize the careless sel1shness Of her
attitude until She finds herself. per-
haps. with very few friends aud no ad-
mirers. There are two characteristics
which cohtribute largs.. TO the deyeI-
opment Of ba6 manners The first Is
Just plain. common. everyday selfish
ness. a vice shared IN By the whole
human race. The other finds in our
country It's peculiar ana especial home.
/ mean .frrererence.- Woman's Home
Companion. 5i
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-21
A Large Order

For Ladies', Misses and Children's Trimmed
Hats was countermanded aud ordered don't
ship" several weeks ago. They are here, how.
ever. and own them, at my own price, too.
They are stylishly trimmed and fine goods-too
fine to be shown in my present smoked and
smutty surrounding, Ladies. you will find
nothing to criticise or object to in this line Of
Millinery but the ridiculously low prices asked
for them. They must be sold this week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-21
Towel and Table Cloth.

will continue this week to supply you with
Towel and Table Cloth bargains and SOC, 35c
and AZ 1-2c will buy the fine bleached Linen
Damask, SO, 81 and IA inches wide
And better, larger. finer and more Towels,
both Linen and Cotton, will be shown this week
than ever before. The former advertised prices
will hold good.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-21
India Linens.

These lines were rapidly diminished, yet you
will find Monday and all nextlweek every yacan-
cy in pattern. style or value replenished and
filled to overlooking, with the prices made even
shade lower than last week. Investigate this
also.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-21
Will Continue
This Item.

SO bolts OF very fine, very sheen, white
India Linen and Lawns-pay other stores
lOc, IL &c, l5c and 20c-pay me--..-.--.
&c, Sc, &c and lie
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-21
Slippers and Shoes.
The stylish, wearabe, durable, up to date kind
now have them.

Every pair a good one and beauty. All
toes. all lasts, all shapes heels, toes and tops,
plain and fancy, to please the most fastdious
and exacting buyer. | did not buy them to
make money, nor do | sell them at a profit
They are given at actual cost price That
means much to you. Investigate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-21
Again.

5000 yards new shades. new patterns, fast
celors, double width, book fold, Regal
All YOU want-no limit all week.
About 1000 yards of 36-inch double fold
Selecias, Percaines and other Innings,
sold everywhere at l5c to 25e, (these
coors only-green red, tan, drab, slate
and white Fire sale price this week .-..-..-
In above Lining sale will include any dress
Innings in the house. Have number OF
pieces of Wiggans, Cotton and Linen
Canvas, Crenoline, Bucram, etc, all 60
at per yard - -... -........ ...
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-21
No Man Has Been SO
Selfish or Bold

AS to ask one penny off of any Suit. Trousers.
Shirts. Hats or Underwear. Their only request
was to Please find my size" Toward the end
Of the week many sizes were sold out. but the
tables are cleared and ready for about IS dozen
more of the following:
30 dozen Men slPants costing from $l.25 to
So so pair.
dozen (6o) Mems Suits; makers cost s4.s7
to SO So
% dozen more Shirts and fud Underwear,
same as described last week. and priced 34c and |
44c.
10 dozen Mems and Boys Hats, all grades
and styles. II half value price is appreciated
come and see these goods. You may price
elsewhere. price anywhere; you will buy here.
Ridiculously Absurd, but True.
Chtiure ...-...--1 &c and 25c
Mems Hats-good ones -. . ....-..--..-. $50
hii 'oinss --"'---' lOc
l All I,ininOs e.
New Ulm review., 1901-01-09
TRACE OF CHINESE IN MEXICO,
Temples Unearthed in Sonora Said in
Uphold Reports of Early
Discovery.

The report that American officers
have unearthed ancient records in
Peking showing that the Chinese dis
covered America 1,50O years ago and
erected temples in Mexico has aroused
the greatest interest among the sci
entific men of Monterey and through
out this country The Chinese tenn
pies alluded to are located in the
state of Sonora. on the Pacific coast.
The ruins of one of the temples was
discovered near the town of Ures
IN that state about two years ago.
One OF the large stone tablets found
in the ruins was covered with carved
Chinese characters, which were part
ly decip!iered by a learned Chinaman
who wished the rains at the request
of the Mexican government. This
Chlnamau made the assertion at thu.
time THAI the ruins We're those of q,
temple Which had been erected many
centuries ago by Chinese, but his
statement was not received with
credence
1t has long been claimed that the
Indianscf the state Of Sonora are de-
scendantS of these early Chinese set-
tiers They possess many traditions
and characteristics of the Chinese.
1t the report of the finding of these
records II Pel>in2 is verified an expe-
dition VIII go from Monterey to eS-
plore futcher the ancient temples of
Sonora.
New Ulm review., 1901-01-09
The German department Of tn

The German department of the
interior has issued a set of instruc-
tlons conveying compulsory precau-
nons to be taken against the spread
of tuberculosis in the empire, copy
of which has been sent to the de-
partment of state by United States
Consul Monaghan at Chemnitz. The
instructions consist of seven articles.
providing that doctors under all cir
cumstances where their patients have
lung or larynN tuberculosis must give
written notice to the police as soon
as the case in question has been
diagnosed; that immediately after the
death of a person from this form of
the, disease the deceased's room and
effects must be thoroughly disinfect-
ed: that professional women who Law
out the dead must report at once in
writing to the police authorities
whether the disease was of the lungs
or larynx, and that keepers of hotels.
lodging houses, asylums or other pub
lie institutions shall report immedi-
ately the appearance of the disease
in the establishment under their con-
troll. Noncompliance with these reg
ulations is subject to fine of s35. 10
or six weeks imprisonment
New Ulm review., 1901-01-09
FEAR COW WILL BLOW UP
Farmers Near Saugerties. n. ". ThinI,
Animal Swallowed
DynaInite.

Some men We're recently Blasting
on Ag.drew McGuire,s farm near
Saugelties, \. Y, and when they
Went 20 dinner they left some dyna-
mite cartridges in the grass. The
grass was particularly tender and Nc
CURES cow later ate it with relish.
She also ate the cartridges; at least
they had disappeared. Every time the
COW ehews her cud now the farm
hands tre1nble. and when McGuire
went to milk .2he COW in a distant lot
where he KEEPS her isolated he almost
had convulsions. He was stealthilv
approaching the animal. trembling
like man On the firing line, when
the COW suddenly moved and kicked
up her heels. MCGUIRE fell upon mis-
face, expecting to see the cow disap-
pear into tbs air. with the farm fol-
lowing her remains. but nothing hap
pened. Veterinary surgeons have
been consulted, but none could tell
Mcclure how long it takes cow to
digest dynamite.
New Ulm review., 1901-01-09
ELECTRIC. CARS ON ASPHALT
Destructive to the thod
Devised in Berlin Whereby In
jury Is LeSsened

Various attempts have been made in
Germany to devise a means whereby
the destructive influence exerted by
the passage of heavy electric tram
cars upon asphalt pavements NAV be
counteracted. Hitherto these endeav-
ors have been without definite result.
but much has been said lately in praise
of system which is shortly to be sub
Jected to practical test in Berlin.
Now, however. as shown by reports
to the state department, contrary to
ordinary practice, in which the tram
rails are laid Immediately upon foun
dation of concrete. and in direct con-
tact with the superimposed asphalt.
the new method consists in laying the
rails upon a bed of coarse gravel and
running line of hardwood blocks
along either side.
Experience has shown that ordinary
pavements. with gravel and stone foun-
dations in place of concrete. offer the
greatest resistance to the influence of
electric cars
1t is assumed that the gravel or stone
allows the rails more play, which is
advantageous in that despite great
care in their manufacture. it is i'm
possible to insure exact conformity in
the gauge of the ears.
The new method is also relied upon
to reduce the noise caused by the cars
running over the lines
New Ulm review., 1901-01-09
LIFE ON NAvY,s MONITORS.
Pronounced as Positively Injurious
to the Health of Those GUAR
tered on the Big Fighters.

Much complaint reaches the navy
department in regard to the discom-
tort OF living on board the monitors.
The surgeons report it positively in
furious to the health Of those who
are obliged to remain for any length
OF time on board the vessels. Surgeon
.. ID. Norton, who was on board the
Monadnock, writes of that vessel:
The sanitary condition of this ship,
except for the high temperature. is
excellent. Ships of this type are ex-
ceedingly hot while in tropical wa
ters, and as the wardroom and rooms
are directly over the boilers and fire.
room and the cabin over the star
board engine, and as it is necessary
to keep two of the four boilers in use
to run the auxiliary machinery. the
heat in these living quarters is high
and constant.
''The sensation on entering the
wardroom is similar to that on enter.
ing Turkish bath. and the deck of
the rooms and wardroom is hot to
the touch. The temperature in the
Wardroom averages about % degrees.
and it has been stationary at 100 de-
grees at noon under the open hatch
over the wardroom table, with a larpe
horizontal electric working in this
hatch, and two fans forcing the air
to common center under the hatch.
But for the eNigencies' of the, serv-
ice, which seem to demand the pres
ence OF the Monadnock in tropical wa
ters.;T would recommend. for the sake
Of those on board that it be stationed
in more northerly climate. | am
inclined to believe that life on board
this ship develops and aggravates a
neurasthenic condition. Subacute ar
t1clriap rheumatism is also quite com
mon.
The mems quarters in the forward
and after compartment of the for
ward berth deck are comparatively
cool and comfortable. The turrets Of
the ship act as excellent ventilators."
New Ulm review., 1901-01-09
Springfield Items.
(Froiii tile Advance

The marriage of Myron 0. Dayton o!
Raymond and Miss Annie Miller, wh.
has been visiting for some time will,
Mrs Ci.as. Crawford, took place at the
M. f. parsonage Tuesday, the ceremony
being performed by the pastor. Rev. A.
c. Petrie. The young couple departed
for short visit at Slayton, after which
they will locate on the groom's farm
near Raymond.
Henry Rolger, who went to New Ulm
to have an operationsperformed at the
hospital. has returned we'll.
M. Messerschmidt, an aged farmer liv-
ing near Golden, died Tuesday and the
funeral, occurred Thursday from: st.
Paul's Lutheran church, conducted by
Rev. Appel.
For the sixth consecutive year, VIM.
Duncan Sr. has just accepted a REVIVAL
Of his situation with the Mccormick k
Machine Co, which shows that they thor
oughly appreciate his capable service.
= All Of theJWenzel family who have
peen sick with the smallpox continue to
get along nicely. The one case, a little
girl, i'll the family of Nj. B. Anstett is of
a very mild type, like the Wenzel cases.
Mr.. Anstett and Miss Estella are not
staying at home, while the tsof the
family are quarantined. 1t is Thought
that the little girl contracted the disease
in the kindergarten from the Wenzel
children. -,
New Ulm review., 1901-01-09
SAVES CHILD FROM EAGLE.
sasaci"us Dog Engages the Bird il
Combat Until Help
Arrives.

Maria Lyman. the three-year-old
daughter of ]. c. Lyman, farmer of
Stanton county, Kan.s would proba blv
have been killed by an eagle last week
had it not been for her faithful dog.
The little one had wandered away from
the farmhouse and had fallen asleep
by an old haystack Her big dog Nero
was with her.
Mr. Lyman missed the little one with
in short time after her disappear
ance and set out to hunt for her. He
had hardly commenced the search be-
fore his attention was attracted by a
commotion in the direction of the hay
stack. He picked up heavy club and
ran to the stack. where he found the
dog struggling with an enormous
eagle.
Lyman hurried to the assistance of
the dog and was noneetoo soen. as with
"a stroke of his wing the big bird
knocked the dog senseless just as the
father reached a point where he could
render assistance. He killed the eagle.
which measured six feet nine inches
IRON tip to tip of its wings. 1t was. ev-
identity a young bird and had attempt
ed to carry off the child.
New Ulm review., 1901-01-09
A GIGANTIC HOTEL.
Chicago CAPITAL 70 Erect a Twenty
Three Story Building at Brook
1yn, Costing $2,5OO,OG0.

Chicago men and capital are inter-
ested in the gigantic hotel in Brooklyn
which is. to cost $2,5oo.6oo, to be %
stories high and accommodate $50 FAM
lies. Behind the project are w. H.
Kurtz, of 100 Broadway; Walter l..
Selby, of Chicago, and severa. New
York miliionaires.
James II. Breslin, the old-time hotel
proprietor, has been given complete
charge of the work. and at its compile.
ton will assume the management The
hoteiwiIl be known as. . The Brook n. ..
1t is expected the pace will be ready
for occupancy in about 14zmonths. !.