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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
All over the state.

At Prairie du Chen the county clerk
has paid nearly $500 for rsttlesaake
bounty, $50 reptiles having been cap
tured.
In a runaway accident at La Crosse
three young women-Angelina Levi,
Mary Binkie and Anna Berlina-were Sc
riously injured.
Theodore Sehumann of the Schumann
< Menges Brewing Company fell in his
room ut Prairie du Chen, breaking a rib
on the left side. He was also internally
injured.
In the declamatory contest at Seymour
between the high schools of Marinette
and Seymour Marinette won ON team
work aud Miss Jessie Morse of Marinette
secured first place.
Fred Derricks, prominent hotelkeep-
or, up to two weeks ago proprietor Of the
Wagner House in Racike. committed
suicide by hanging himself in the hotel
cellar Dependency caused by financial
reverses was the cause Off the act.
l.. c. Kendall Of Baraboo is the first
man who was employed on the Madison
division of the Northwestern road to be
placed on the retired list, aud is receiy-
ing a pension Of SIT per month. Mr..
Kendall has been with the Northwestern
company for thirty four years.
Diphtheria seems to be getting a foot
hold in some Of the districts of la eros SO
County. In one section over half a doz-
On families have it and there have al
ready been three deaths with other pa
TENTS at deaths door. Ii is appearing
in very malignant form and seems lard
to conquer The people of some of the
settlements where the disease is raging
are much incenSed because of some delay
in laying a quarantine. The charge is
made that there was not sufficient haste
made 20 stop the spread of the disease.
Mrs Emile Gergel of Somers hogan
suit against the Milwaukee Railway for
100000 damages Mrs. Gergel and her
husband. while en- route for home from
Kenosha on the night of Jan. 3 last. with
a horse ami buggy. were struck by a fast
train. Mr.. Gerge. was killed and Mrs.
| Gcrgel was crippled for life.
Jacob Steraer. about 81 years of age.
was drowned in the Mississippi near the
| Old Prairie du Chen draw bridge He
had been fishing for CLANS and as he was
| alone u is supposed he was tangled IN
the rops and pulled overheard by the
heavs drag bars.
New Rjchmoni's first monthly market
day and public auction sale was held re-
ccatly under the auspices OF the business
mems association. aud was a great sue
cess, Il Is estimated that over S0b0
| people were in town and II was great
success in It's every feature
| Figures obtained by General immigra-
| ton Agent Mac Rac show thu since the
| FIRST OF the fiscal year the Chicago. 81,
| Paul. Minneapolis and Omaha has sold
| $1,000 acres Of Northwestern Wisconsin
| land To actual settlers, the majority being
men with enough money Immediately 20
improve their farms and buy stock. Two
| years. quiet work has added 1880 new
' ss--A along IS northern Wisconsin lines
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

1t is pitiful fact that of the hundreds
OF acres of parking owned by the gov
eminent in the District of Columbia,
there is only one plot OF less than one
acre set aside as a play ground for boys.
This is small part OF the grounds to
the north of the Washington Monument.
and at any hour of the day or evening a
lot of well-behayed boys of various sizes
and ages may be found there engaged n
some athletic sports. In all of the parks,
small children. when accompanied by
nurses, may play upon the lawns, but
after boy reaches the marble, top and
ball age, he is driven TO some vacant lot
in the poorer parts of the city, or into the
middle of the street, or perhaps to the
suburbs of the town, where he is beyond
the observation of his parents or the Off
GERS Of the law. Z ne result is that from
the time the schools close In June until
they open again in September, the boys
of Washington find the vast expanse Of
sun-heated asphaltum their only play
ground. A bathing beach has been pro-
vided grudgingly and it is about the only
thought ever given for a boys comfort
or happiness in the District of Columbia
The boys may at any time sit about on
the seats in the public parks, provided
they keep off the grass" and indulge in
no boyish pranks, or they may walk about
and look at the well-kept flower beds.
it not for the well-shaded streets the al
ready startling death rate among chill
dren would be increased greatly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
Dnnhfers.

Eyes, boys" said the old whitew wills
lered gentleman who had wandered
into the poolroom by mistake, Il kin
rickollct of the time when we had II
snowstorm in June
''Iow close did you get to the north
pole?" asked one gilded youth as he
made a neat bank shot
You believe in dreams. them" in
Quired another.
Probably you were running on the
ticket that got showed under suggest
ed the third.
''Orssaw the snow scene in Augustin
Days superb production of The Two
Orphans" continued the proprietor.
And while they tracked up the balls
for another game the old settler wall
ed out with dazed look. indianapolis
SIM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

Two cases of leprosy, according to Dr.
II. Johnson of Poysipp, have been dis
covered at Tustin. A mother and daugh-
ter are said to be afflicted. The mother
has been a sufferer for some years with
a disease which has baffIed physicians.
but has now developed into leprosy. She
has lost both thumbs, fingers, toes and
nose and has all the symptoms of the
disease. Her daughter is also subject
of all the characteristics which first APP
peared in her mothers sickness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
postofIice Robher. Sentenced.

The three crooks convicted of burglar
izing the postoftice at Footville, about
eight months ago, james Hess, alias
'Janesyille Tommy" Thomas Dillon and
Thomas Riley. were sentenced by Judge
Bum n the federal court at Madison.
Hess AMI Dillon were given four years
and Riley two and half years in the
State prison at Saltwater, Mimi. All
have been in Jail since last October, dur
ing which time Dillon has made two at
tempts 10 escape. He and Hess are
old-time crooks, but Riley is believed TO
be novice and claims a clear record up
10 the Footville affair They had plan
ned a robbery of the bank at Clinton,
but We're frustrated and robbed the Foot
vile postoftice instead, getting Of y a
small haul
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

An Eastern man who has just re-
turned from Cuba was impressed by
two things during his stay in Havana
the strength of the coffee that is served
and the vast quantities of soda biscuits
of American manufacture consumed by
the natives. 1T took me some time TO
get accustomed to the coffee ne said.
"At first used to water it, but grad
ually | fell into the Cubans' way of
drinking it and learned to like the
strong aromatic flavor. Our own coffee
now tastes weak and insipid to me.
The poorer classes of Cubans will make
a meal from coffee and soda biscuits"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
WISCONSIN'S RECORD.
FAITHFULLY TOLD IN READABLE
SHAPE.
Farmer Terribly Beaten by Unknown
Men-Robbers at FootvilIe Postofiice
Sentenced to Prison DR.. Eaton Will
Remain Leprosy at Justin.

John Bloomer, prominent young
farmer residing in Mormon Coolie, lies
IN q serious condition as result Of an
attack by two unknown men, supposed
to be his neighbors The assault was
made the other night at about IL o'clock.
when Bloomer was awakened by a rar
at the door. When he @ent 10 the door
he found three men on the outside. ne
Of whom asked for wrench, sayins a
wheel OF his wagon had loosened. Bloonl-
er weat to the barn with the men. gave
them the wrench. after which one Of
them struck him on the head with the
wrench, rendering him unconscious. They
then kicked him, leaving him lying in the
road, after which they drove away. Mrs.
Boomer carried her husband to the
house and had a doctor summoned. who
dressed the injuries. Boomer cannot give
a description of the men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

TIE readers of this paper win be pleased 70
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its
stages. and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the only positive cure known TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease. requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, lcting directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system,
thereby destroying tho foundation of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting nature In doing
It's work The proprietofs haze so much faith In
Its curative powers that they after One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it falls TO cure. Send
for list OF testimonials.
Address, FL. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo. o.
EH-Sold by Druggists TIC.
Halls Fanny Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
AIccaI ENnectation.

An Illinois attorney argued to the
court one after another Of series OF
very weak points, none of which
seemed to the court to have any merit,
until the court finally said:
Mr. -, do you think there is any
thing IN these points,
TO which the attorney replied Well.
Judge. perhaps there isn't much in any
one of them alone, but / didn't know
hut your Honor would kind of bunch
them. Case and Comment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
RniIroad Fire starts in Rnhhish.

Fire which for a time threatened to do
an immense amount of damage broke out
in hap of rubbish near the repair sht ps
of the Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis and
Omaha Railroad at Hudson. The repair
shop was destroyed, toge,h her with TWEEN
ty-seven box cars and large quantity of
material and tools. The fire is Supposed
TO have originated from spontaneous COM
bustion. The loss is placed by the com
pany at about $4,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

The following county fairs have an
nounced their dates: Algoma, Aug. 21-2:3,
f. Decker. Jr.. secretary; Boscobel, Aug.
$3.50. F. C. Muffiey, secretary; Chiffon.
Aug. 29-31, A. J. Pfeffcr. secretary; Med
ford, Sept 26-2S. w II. Tonne secre-
tary; New Richmond, Sept 24-26, J. IL.
Pardon, secretary; 0conto. Sept. 35, j..
]. Gill, secretary; Platteville, Sept. IL
20. c. III. Gribble. secretary; Seneca,
Sept. 1921, James Fisher. secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
DIR. Eaton 20 Stay at Reioit.

1t is understood that DR.. ID. Il. Eaton
who resigned the presidency of Beloit
College last fall to accept a passionate at
Milford, Mass. has been induced to re-
consider. and will remain in Beloit The
motive which caused DR.. Eaton to re-
consider his determination to 90 to Mill
ford said Rev. Judson Ellsworth of
Milwaukee. one of the trustees, WAS the
fact that, il lie left. the college endow-
ment of S350.000. which is in sight. might
be lost to the school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

When the President takes an ordinary
journey upon private business he buys his
railroad ticket, just like any other tray-
eler, but when he makes a tour it is GUS
tomary for him to accept the hospitality
of the various railroads over which his
train passes and the citizens of the places
where he stops. 1t would be impossible
for him to do otherwise. No railroad
would accept money from him, and there
Is always great rivalry as to the route
by which he shall travel. The govern
ment furnishes the White House, the
china, silyerware, bedding and other
linen, the kitchen utensils and all of the
household equipments. 1t also pays the
fuel, gas and water bills and the cost
of all repairs. The steward, the house
keeper. the watchmen and the ushers are
on the government pay ROLL but the other
servants including the butler, cook.
chambermaids, etc, are paid by the Pres
ident. He also furnishes his own horses
aud carriages, his coachmen, footm n
ard stablemen, and the fodder for the
horses, but the government furnishes the
stable. All food supplies of every kind.
all dinners given by the President.
whether official or otherwise, are paid
for from his private pure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

The various decisions of the Supreme
Court in the insular cases have confused
the minds of members of the cabinet and
Senators who are trying to shape the
government policy in harmony with the
views of the court. The principal con-
fusion is as 10 the bearing of the decis-
ions will have on the Philippine question.
The Treasury Department will continue
to collect the Dingley duties on imports
from the Philippines, though it is admit
ted that these will have to be refunded
when the decision ON the Philippines case,
1.-The fourteen diamond rings case" is
handed down by the court next winter.
1t is considered better to do this than
to act on the Porto Rico decision which
declared all the islands acquired from
Spain domestic territory from the date
of cession by the ratification of the treaty
of Paris, and entitled to free trade until
Congress acted. The War Department
will also cont uo to collect taxes on the
imports into the Philippines with the
same understanding that they will lie
paid under protest and must be refunded.
1t is admitted that the Philippines will
enjoy practical free trade with the Unit
ed States until Congress provides a tar
if for the Philippines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
Bcneiit. orvaccination.

Hewitt-Are You a believer in vac
cinationt
Jcwett Most certainly; it kept my
daughter from playing the piano for
nearly w>ek.-New York Town
rTnrAi,-S
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

There are annually Killed in Africa a
minimum of 5000 elephants. yielding
the production of quantity Of raw
ivory. the selling price OF which is 81.
250.OOo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
WHY Sprlng Is Feminine.

Blobbs-Why do poets always refer
to spring as being in the faminine gen
der:
Slobbs-I suppose because she is
usually late Philadelphia Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

The War Department is anxious to
hear from National Guard officers and
authorities in regard to the proposition
to reorganze the State troops on lines
which will admit of their employment
with the regulars. Secretary Root in
tends by December TO have such bill
enacted, providing in the meantime it IS
possible to adjust the numerous differ
ences which exist in the minds Of Nation
al Guard officers. Few of them agree OIL
the means by which this may be effected.
Some of them are afraid of losing some
of the advantages aud privileges they
now enjoy. and others believe the pros
pect Of actual service for the National
Guardslaen will prove a encouragement
to those who would otherwise enter tho
service. 1t is evidently a difficult prob.
lem which the War Department has I'M
dertaken to solve. The military authori'
ties. however, realize that something
must be done to place the State troops
on footing which will admit of their
utilization in time of trouble without the
difficulties and embarrassments which
surrounded the transfer to the service OF
the general government of the State regi-
ments prior to the war with Spain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

chant OF SpartanDnrg, ,
l had a severe case OF
nasal Catarrh, with all
the disagreeable effects
which belong to that
disease, and W hic j
make life painful and
uncomfortable. / use d
medicines pi escTis'ed by
leading physicians and
suggested by -trtbers
of friends, but without
getting any better. 1
then began to take 5, 5:
S. II had the desired
effect, and cured Tue
after taking eighteen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12
TARlh

Catarrh has become such common
disease that a person entirely free from
this disgusting complaint is seldom met
with. 1t is customary to speak OF Catarrh
as nothing more serious than bad cold,
a simple inflammation of the nose and
throat. 1t is, in fact, complicated and
very dangerous disease; if not at Iirst, ii
very soon becomes so.
The blood is quickly contaminated by
the foul secretions, and the poison through
the general circulation is carried to all
parts Of the system.
Salves, washes and sprays are unsats'
factory and disappointing because they do
not reach the seat of the trouble D ,. D
does. 1t cleanses the blood of the poison
and eliminates from the system all catar.
rhal secretions, and thus cures thoroughly
and permanently the worst cases.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

Conduct is three-fOurthS o; ufe.- Mat
thew Arnold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson tells
an interesting story with regard to the
prune industry of the Pacific coast. The
people in sections of the coast found
all the conditions for production in high
excellence. but they did not know enough
about preparing their prunes for the mar
kct. Wien this came to the attention
% the Secretary he quietly went to the
Senators from the coast States, told them
to get him some extra money in the agri-
cultural appropriation bill for this pur-
nose. without saying anything about it on
the door of the Senate. and this they
promptly did. A professor was selected
from one Of the agricultural colleges of
the country and sent to France with in
structions to stay there until he learned
all about the preparation of erunes for
shipment. His report is now in press ant
will be distributed in due time. The re-
mort wilt be Of immense value to the
growers OF primes on the Pacific coast.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

The Auditor for the Navy and the
Treasury Department has received the
decree OF judgment for S1S1,SSo. rem
dered By the Court of Claims 10 favor Of
those officers and men under Admiral
Dewey who took part in the destruction
of the Spanish forces in Manila Bay on
Nav /. 1895. The Auditor viii proceed
at once to enroll the names Of the men
entitled to share in this head money or
bounty. and ii is possible that payment
will begin within month.
Applications will be forwarded upon re
quest by the Auditor OF the Nav. ant
each claimant must make AFFIDAVIT Of his
individuality and participation in the con
aiet OF May l with Dewey's heet Al
nairal Dewey already has been paid So
$40 and Kill net psrticiPs:s il iAis juds
usent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-12

Mr. r a. Williams a leading dry-goods ner
- rzrites . For yearl
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
MORE coURTMARTIALs.
Natives Tried and Convicted for Mur.
 der of Americans.

Washington, December 19 The War Department has just received from the Philippines the records of two court-mar- tials of Filipinos charged with the mur- der of American soldiers. In one of them three insurgent officers were sentenced to imprisonment at hard labor for life for participating In the murder of First Lieut.. Richard H. Brewer. Twenty-sev- enth Infantry, on the road from CAloo- can to Novalishes, near the city of Ma nila, in July. 1901.
 In the other case two natives were charged with participating in the murder of two American soldiers of Company A, Sixteenth Infantry, near the barrie of San Pedro Isabela province, in February last. They were sentenced to death, but this was commuted by General Chaffee to Imprisonment at hard labor for life. Juan Ramierez, a native was implicated In the same crime he being tried on a charge of misconduct and neglect of duty as presidente of the municipality of Cor don. The evidence showed that the ac- cused. while in office under American authority as presidente of the pueblo, had knowledge of the evidence of the murder of these two Americans and gave orders for the immediate burial of their bodies and threatened with death any one who should inform the American authorities of the murder Ramierez was sentenced to be hanged
 General Chaffee, in reviewing the case, said that under the laws of war the sem tence was fully justified. but commuted 1t to Imprisonment at hard labor for life.
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
RaAroaA WovAd.
GAR SHORTAGE.

Frank s. Cannon, third vice president and general manager of the Southern Railroad Company, with headquarters in wasningto on; W. H. Peddle, general su- perintendent of transportation, also from Washington, and John A. Dodson, gen. eral superintendent of the western d. vision, were in the city yesterday in con- ference with local officials. During the talk with MT. Cannon about the short age of cars, he said:
 'The Southern is doing everything pos- sible to relieve the situation. We are keeping cars on the move all the time and rushing everything as rapidly as pos sible But really after all, the present shortage is not due to negligence of the road officials, but to the car manufac- turers.
 Last spring we placed orders with the Southern Car and Foundry Company for HOO coal cars of S0,000 pounds capacity each. Our contract called for their deliv- cry in August, September and October. But up to the present time we have only received thirty-five cars from the com- pany. They have offered excuses for the delay that were legitimate, and we were forced to wait. Last week MT. Elliott promised to deliver these cars at the rate of fifteen per day.
 "At the same time we ordered these cars we ordered 300 box cars from the Mt. Vernon Car Manufacturing Company for the same delivery. They also failed to keep their contract, but have promised early delivery. So within a short time we will be able to furnish all the cars want ed"
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
0N Me Race 0rack
AT NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, December 19.-Weather clear; track fast. Favorites won four of the races on today's card. Garter Ban won the third race at the long price of 50 to 1 but without backing. The stable attributed the win to the running of the horse without blinkers. The Wal do boys, Jed and Willie, who accom- panied the Master of Hawthornes stable to England, arrived today and will prob- ably ride during the meeting.
 First race, selling, six and a half fur Iongs-Boomerack 1O5, (Otis) 2 to l, won; Death, 10S Oandry) IS to 1, second; Lit tie Jack Horner, 1O5 (Cochram 12 to 1. third. Time, 1:21.
 Second race. selling five furlongs-Ma- rie Bell, 100 (Davidson) 8 to 5, won; Lady Like, 1o1 (Gormley) 8 to l, second; Ladt Broadway, 96 (Cochran) 2 to 2, third. Time, 1:01%
 Third race, selling mile and an eighth Garter Ban. ST (Creamep 50 to 1. won: Monos, 11O CWinkfielO to 10, second; aJnowood, 92 (Boyd) 15 to 1, third. Time, 155
 Fourth race, handicap, seven furlongs- Semicolon, ss, Dade) to l, won; Fleu- ron, 102 O. Smith) to 5, second; John- nie McCartey, 97 CT. Dean) to 1. third. Time, 12S.
 Fifth race, ceiling, mile and a sixteenth -Trebor, 10S (Otis) even, won; Kingstelle, s1, (Cochran) to 1, second; Governor Boyd, 107 (Michaels) 25 to 1, third. Time, 1:47at.
 Sixth race, mile-Imp Mint Sauce, 105 CT. Walsh) to 5, won; iPedrich, 99 (Smith) 15 to 1, second; Free Pass, 102 CHeleson) 20 to 1. third Time, 1:40.
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
AT SAN FRANCISCO.

San Francisco, December 19.-Oakland results: Track fast.
 First race. one mile, selling-Billy Ly- ons won, Gold Baron second Lime Light third. Time, 1:42.
 Second race, five-eighths of mile. sell Catheltown third. Time, 1:01.
 Third race, mile and one-fourth, hurdle handicap-Phil ArchiDaud won. Mazo sec one, Favorito third. Time, 2:211s
 Fourth race, 1916 xzfihffM VfufJ LEX
 Fourth race, thirteen -sixteenths of a mile, selling-Commissione Forster won, The Giver second, Milo third. Time, 1:21
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Jiminez won, Edna Brown secon-, Bernalo L.Ard. Time, 1:26%.
 Sixth race. one mile-Dr. Bernays won, Cougar second, Grand Sachem third. 1:I11