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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
IMPORTANT PROPOSITION.
ORDINANCE ASKED FOR BY ELECTRIC
LIGHT COMPANY, AND NOW PENDING
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.

An ORDINANCE GRANTING TO- THE
~ W, L. Lindemann estate, Geo, +. CAL
we'll, JOHN NJ White. their heirs and assigns
permission 10 erect poles and string wires on
= he streets and alleys ia the city of ViroquA
for the purpose Of furnishing electric light TO
the citizens OF the city Of VitOqua.
The common cornell of the city OF Vlroqua
do OrdRin As foil
Sec, /. Tho term and period OF this fran
elise shall be for the tern.ot 81 years from
the passage and publication OF this ordinance.
Sec, All poles on Main street shalt be not
less than forty feet, aud all other poles not
less tn twenty-five feet
See ,. All wires and poles shall be so
erected and CONSTRUCTED ss not to unnecessar-
lily encroach upon the streets and alleys OF
the city, aud not to interfere with the public
travel ON the streets and sidewalks of the
city.
Sec. { Any person desiring to move any
building along the streets or alleys necessi-
tatiug the removal OF sue wires shall notify
the manager OF said electric light plant
forty eight hours in advance of such removal.
sec la the event of the city doing its
own pumping Of water the VirOqua Electric
Light o.. shall and it is hereby granted the
right 90 retain the possession OF the ground
II now ms for the operation OF its plant by
paying to the said city nm annual rental
therefore OF S35 90 aud the use OF water from
tne Whtrr works Tor the operation OF its plant
~ paying annually therefore the sum Of SIS
sec, u consideration Of the granting az
THIS franchise the grantees agree to give the
city the option to purchase the said plant
-,
be paid therefor to be determined by arbl-
iraticu IN the manner following. The city 10
choose Que man, The NiFOquA Electric Light
co one man, aud those two to choose u third
man, the dee son Ut the three to he firsi ans
oluding on both parties, aud further not to
increase The present rates for lighting dur
Ing the period Tor which this franchise il
granted, ana 10 lessen tine cost A. soon a cir
cuEsi ances ana conditions Justify And a.
a tuf' her consideration for the granting Of
THIS franchise the NiruquA Electric Light % .
con i>tiug u the parties dr,t named bsrp II,
y rec 20 improve the present plant bv install.
ilnt "a Is horse power engine. a new tiynsypo
| win sll the latest modern improvements
ana Otherwise Improve he said plart AZ n,
exp uSN ~ about sA00Q 10 $1,000 all OF wsi,,b
I improvements SHAH be completed within tia
/ period o. two years, ana in case Of their
I tHiufe 20 make he Improvement aforesaid
Within the time aforesaid they hereby coa-
sept 20 lhe rtpsal ~ ia,S ordiuaf ce.
I see g. All o.hcr ordinances or parts of or
ainAoces Ia co .tct Nith this ordinance Ar,
/ hereby repealed
! This ordinance Will be for actioI hv the
/ citv council at their regular meeting uTt =
/ i't2. All citizens are invited To attend m,
| meeting and express their views on tue pas-
! sage 81 this ordinance
| w, II. &C EFEgANn, H. E. PAcEARp
mayor. Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
YIR,,llIiA.

JAMNER DALRS Oct. f3-The rainy season
has bsgun ana ibefarmers fear IL u Ill s,nd up
with snow and sieat Martin A udarson
from near Ross, has moved Into the house
vacated by Mrs. Haskestnd oar uuQItist
has purchased "a complete gymnasium -
Andrew Longhouse has bought load Of
household furniture 80. Get Your COW ellis
ready boys Arens HawKiand spends pur-
ton OF his time In Lonely valley Gunder-
son and Urness, the iorai stock buyers from
Avalanche, bought several head ~ ci1ttie N
TANNER Dalen. Jake Severtson had a val
uable horse badly tuTn on the wire fence but
-. v. ,, Hans Steeuson immec ateIy d sessed
the wounds. We AL reg ret In ma Rods re-
moYal 70 Dakota. Jon Debiug and son
Albert mnde = hYing uia IA Stroaua last
week Car knndSnn AMI George preus at
tenQed the La Crosse fair. Hans steer son
has rented the Iaude pace for tue coming
year. Jake Flicka d a some mAsnr work at
Pete Wigs last week Mckie Lunghouke
purchased calf from Arens ilawkiand lie
still lives ut Will CARROTS place Pete
Olson is doing carpenter weFk an preus- Ben
Eie, Willie Preus and Ant0u Petersen at
tended the dance ut Mestby last Wednesday
night. Herman Tumpson ard Emma Deb
ing visited at Ueness' last sunday Carl
hnutson and family, Ben Eie and Herman
Thompson attended the Seyersuu- NJ by wed
ding Oct. d.. Carl RusdaPs grnubing ma
chine works nicely. People beeding "a grub
bling machine may call on Carl aud get he
correct price. =. Clinton Wallace smiiaV
face is seen at TANNER DaIen quite utLen Of
late. There was u social gathering at Ben
Eie's last Tuesday NIGHT ...Jake Severtson
and John wallace attended the social hop at
Pete Befg's SNAP.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
OUR COUNTY GLEANlNGS
From the Brain and PENS or the censor's
live Country ana Village writers.


CAsHroH. Oct 4.-Mr. and Mrs fobn 7.
dohnsoh are rejoicing over the arrival OF their
bfat o7i y, a boy, born SUNDAY tlctooev sill
ley ). " Rove went 10 Iat =, ssa last
@etk 10 ATTEND convention OF me Cougre-
gaIonat church Miss Lizzie johnson 81
NthgHa spent part Of last week here yisii-
Ing Bliss Eta THOMPSON Dsa,er Rrother4
are Burning their lAsL KILN on Drifk IN his
sr.S2h -. nan has built 4 much neeae,l
sheWA'k ny his store II ! Wagner has
agalb moved here with his family tram IL
Cfo,.s ne IS working IN our cigar gastory
1901 MISS Ada Ranger Of Yfrodga. Is Visiting
her aunt Mrs II. Sherrlek ~ Mfs Rotn Of
HoneWoc visited the f1miiv II Hen Rabbi
one DAY last week Edwin Nelson h report
ca 10 oe Improving after undergoing an oper-
aIlon Tor appendicitis ia "a La Crosse hosnifaI
=. when Gov. LA Follette was here last
wednesday ne did net associate himself with
any saloon buns and go from one saloon TO
anolhef sra Tell The saloon keepers 70 sch
EN- IN 20 Ee boys as did would be-governnr
Rose when he was here. Chas johnson at
tended eircntt cOnft AZ sparta last week ~ .
witness Christ Rand1y and wife spent
last Saturday ~ Niroqn4 Yeste day WAS a
big dty In the live stock business regardless
OF the terrible nirddv roads aud rainy
wehiher... Marshal X X. Luca arrested OIL
nderson fpf being drunk and dsnrderly
Ole Dsid the fine and says he wiz t,k ans
next time and not take too much nd lat0e
OLE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
tfis rAariAI WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Women Nay Vote Tor state and County Saperlntsn.
dents IN Wisconsin

This year for che first time the wo-
men % Wisconsin may vote ~ n gener-
al ei+ctior. They have had the right
| ny stain e enactment for aim 81 fifteen
years - vote 0H matters . raining 10
sch'",lt but because no pr avisi n w i
md" inr separate b4lloU boxes they
canil not heretofore vote for county or
tate snp-riHh..u3ent If schools That
defect ~ iir lay was temedjed h7 thu
last Legislature ard now women may
vote for the nh We named Office. 1t l.
80 happens that on the occasion their
first appC aranee Mt the polls W men will
haye an opportunity to vote for or
sgsinst proposed change in the organ
&c law of the state. for proposed con-
stitutional amendment is 10 be voted
or that pertains TO school matters ex-
elusively
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Theoretically the salary of the state
superintendent in Wec)nsin il only
81 200 This is FIX by the constitu-
ton Bu n practice that officer he 8
received dGriu9 generation or more
from 80, COO - S. 000 this by legi.la
ivA proyirioa
A CONSTITUTIONS amer dment ie to be
voted on next November which, if
adopted viii make the state superin.
teudents salary g. Goa extend his term
b four years, fin bis election in the
spring at the time Of the judicial
stectien, and remove the constitution.
vi barrier. which now stands in the way
Of making tie COUNTY SUPERINTEN-
DENCY AN APPoINTIvE INSTEAD or
AN ELECTIVE OFFICE. The first three
points are reasonable, and we believe if
the g lple had chance to vote on them
without the rider noted above they
Would vote to adopt the amendment.
To many a voter $50 year will
look like large salary but it is not too
much when we consider the Importance
and responsibility of the office. Exten-
sion of the term and election in the
-pring would tend somewhat to divorce
the Office from partisan politics But
it by any chance the amendment should
be ratified, 1T would then be within the
power of any legislature to take the
CHOICE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OUT or THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE
AND VEST 1T IN THE STATE SUPERIN-
TENDENT, MAKING IT AN APRON
TIVE OFFICE This is the feature of the
amendment which will insure its de-
feat The people of Wisconsin are
naturally conservative, and they are
BROADLY democratic in their instincts.
preferring to choose their own public
servants. They are cautious in regard
TO entrustibg large power to any one Of
icer, and they know that it is a com
otratiyely easy m&tter to WORK" leg
stature. That this amendment with
IS dangerous rider passed two legisla-
cures is evidence of that.
This fourth clause of the proposed
amendment is worse than fly in a glass
# good milk; the voters cannot even re-
move the fly and drink the milk; they
must take the fly too-ol nothing; and
he latter is what they will probably
10 Thu Wisconsin Teacher, published
at Milwaukee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
An Announcement.

The Western Wisconsin Land & Loan
Co, Ferguson Block. this city, COM
posed of jackson Silbaugh. J. Henry
Bennett Nels Fortney and Albert Sol.
verson, announce to all persons de ir-
ing to make trip to the Dakotas, that
they will sell land-seekers tickets each
and every day IN the montl, from vi
roqus to Glendale, North Dakota, at
one fare and two dollars for the round
trip. The railroad companies sell ex-
cursion tickets ONLY on certain days
twice a month. To land seekers we
will sell excursion tickets on each and
every day in the month You may go
when you want to and return at your
pleasure-the ticket is not limited. We
take you direct TO the choice lands in
and a6out Brown county, South Dakota,
and Djckey county, North Dakota. For
particulars call on or add ess WESTERN
LAND q Lo IN Co. Ferguson Block,
Virouua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
ON TIE COUNTY LINE.

SOUTH WEST PRAIRIE, Oct. 13-Threshipg
In our vicinity Is progressing slowly. Mart
in Runice Is home from North Dakota. Few
people from this vicinity attended the GAYS
Mil fair but guess some OF them had dis
agreeable time coming b. me Annie Lee IS
working at Sam solveSsons Miss Christina
Lee is home after few weeks visit with her
aunt in Viroqua. Miss Lena Knutsou has
left for Nircqua again Miss Ella Erickson
is home from Ohio. Mr.. Siyertson has de-
termiEed o leave afte- Christmas . SiVert
simul made flying trip To FerryviIle last
saturday night. Andrew I'VE Is working
at the ministers Lizzie Erickson Visited
with friends In hlekspOo. :. Last Saturday
Rev. Holm had the misfortune to break his
buggy while driving from Folsom TO Free
man, and someone else had the mischance in
the evening Hans Erickson drives north
east toward Folsom and keeps the road
smooth over that way. Boys have your COW
bells ready. GUESS q AND s.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
County W.. c. y. U. Convention.

The fifteenth annual convt ntion of the
County Womens Christian Temperance
Union will be held at Westby next
Monday and Tuesday, when it is ex-
pected large gathering will be present
Program is as follows
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
A TesfiuaoniaI worm Having.

A Testimonial Worth Having.
An inventor. having produced a Won
derf II hair inYigorating fluid, sent a
case Of bottles TO a bald editor. with
request for a testimonial. He got 1t in
these terms;
"a little applied to the inkstand has
given It coat of bristles. making a
splendid penwiper at small cost We
applied the luther to a twopenuy nail.
and the nail Is now the handsomest
shaving brush you ever saw, with
beautiful. soft hair growing from the
end OF ii some i've or six inches in
length
applied to doorsteps. Il does away
with the use Of mat; applied to the
door, II viii cause to grow therefrom
hair sufficient for n brussels carpet. A
little weak lather sprinkIed over n shed
makes Il impervious to the wind. rain
or cold. 1t is good to put inside cbn-
dren's cradles. sprinkle on the road
sic or anywhere that luxurious grass
is wanted for use or ornament. 1t pro-
duces the effect in ten minutes. Col
iier's Weekly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Goes LIKE hot Cakes.

The fastest selling articles have in
my store, writes druggist G. 7. Smith,
Of Davis, KY, is DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Coughs. and
Colds because il always cures. In my
six yesrs of sales it has never failed
have known il to ave sufferers from
Throat and Lung diseases. who could
ST no help from doctors or any other
remedy Mothers rely on it. best phy-
sicisns prescribe It, and A J. johnson
guarantees satisfaction or refunds price
Trial bottle free Reg. size, soc and 81.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Announcement.

Our new bowling alleys arc now open
and in tul swing in the remodeiled
laundry building Just west of Opera
Bloc They are under the management
at Glen Wood, formerly of this city.
The alleys are of t1eregula'ion pattern.
All novices as well as experienced bowl
ers are invited to partake of this enjoy
able sport Ladies' will be made well
come any afternoon.
II A LEE & %
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

When death seemed very near from
a severe stomach and liver trouble, that
| had suffered with for years. writes
p. Muse, Durham, N. c., DIR. Kings
New Life Pills saved my life and gave
perfect health. 2" Best pills on eai til and
only 25c at A J. Johnson's drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

When yau have a cough or Geld den t
ask what IS good for it and get some
medicine with little o. no merit and
perhaps dangerous. Ask fer Foley s
Honey and Tar. the greatest threat and
In & .smsdy, it cures coughs and eslds
quietly Sold by A. J. Johnson & Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

No cure so sure as II. w. Bankers
Cousn, Catarrh, Consumption Remedy
at Johnson's drug store. Try it.
H W Barker's Cough, Catarrh,
Consumption Remedy will do what no
o her III dicine can. Try lat Johnsons
d rng store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Must Not Hunt.

Boys and men have been so reckless
and damaging that find it necessary
tn pr vent any person hunting on my
farm ia the future. E. Triton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
RETAILERS of Everything to EAT and WEAR.
Special Carpet
Remnant Sale.

An enormous early business in the
carpet department has left Us with
number Of short length carpets. In order
to make room for the new stock now in
transite, prices have been unmerciiully
slaughtered on alllengths OF carpet under
IS yards.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
MARRIED

Wednesday evening. Sept q, at o'clock at
the home of the groom's brother, Milton
Wirts, occurred the marriage Of JAMES WIRrs
ana MISS II Attic PEPKINs. by Justice r. NJ.
Newlum. Their future home win be on a
farm near BloomingdaIe. They are highly
esteemed young people and Their many
friends with them a happy and prosperous
journey through life.
Thursday evening, September 25th THOMAS
PORTS ind MARY HARRIS were united in
marriage by Justice z. NJ. Newlum, at the
home Of the groom, where there we're a few
invited friends who had gathered TO witness
the pleasant affair, after which nuts candy
and other refreshments were served The
balance OF the evening was passed in telling
stories and other amusements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

One OF the prettiest weddings OF the season
and probably the largest that ever occurred
ia this section, took place at the Coon Prairie
church October T. at y IN , when Miss lama
Mitby and Mr.. a bert syvefson were united
In marriage. Rev. Eikjaruu. Of Oashton,
performing the ceremony In the presence of
several hundred guests. AT 3 o'clock at the
home Of Simon Syverson, a reception was
given in honor OF the newly married couple
and a fine dinner was enjoyed by about 60
people The presents Were numerous and
useful, will make home happy and will be as
mementos of the givers. Mrs. Syverson, who
is q daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. f. Z Mitby,
Syverson, are both popular young people,
estby Times.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-13
CHAPTER XIV.
The Arabs Purpose.

AS Ulin sat upon the greensward,
with her back against a palm tree,
and one hand resting upon Abba s
arm, she could take a clear view of her
captors The sun was just tinging the
distant mountain tops with its golden
light, and the last shadow Of the night
had gone. The Arabs had watered the
horses and left them where they could
crop the green grass, and were now
gathered together, listening to the
words of their chief.
They were rough. dark looking men,
these Arabs. Their clothing was
sparse and poor, and their skin swart
and dirty; but their weapons were
bright and keen and their horses in
most perfect condition, both as to
health and cleanliness. A little while
they conversed together, and then one
of them brought forth the bundle
which had been taken from Shubal. 1t
was opened by the leader, and the ar
tlcles of clothing which 1t contained
were spread out upon the ground
Folded up in a silken scarf was found
purse, from which fell score OF
more of broad gold pieces; whereupon
the marauders gave utterance to vari-
GUS ordinations of satisfaction.
"They are robbers" said Ulin, as
she saw them dividing the gold.
Certainly" responded Abba. 81
have susR1ated that from the first"
Can they belong to Julian's band?'
"Why should you ask such a ques-
tion, my mistress? You know thai
Julian would never have such mer
about him"
| As she spoke. the Arab leader came
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-13

DO not speak in that way" urged
ulin. "Tell me what you Think
command you"
My dear mistress" replied the
bondmaiden, reluctantly, their mean
ing Is evident enough. These horses
will follow their mastersl'
"Ha!-and are we prisoners?"
Il fear so. But let us hope for the
best. We may not be harmed"
At this juncture the Arabs had
mounted their horses, three of them
taking the animals which belonged to
their prisoners, and al word from the
leader they were on the move. Ulin
instinctively chung to the rein to hold
herself steady, but her horse noticed
not the guiding of her hand. The lead
er OF the party rode In advance; then
followed two more of the gang; then
came two females; and behind them
followed the others, with the slaves
under charge. Through the wood they
rode at an easy pace, and when they
had gained the open plain beyond they
struck into a swift gallop. Ulin had
discovered to her satisfaction that the
strange horse paid no attention to the
rein, so she only sought to keep an
easy seat. She was weak with fear
and alarm, and all sorts of dreadful
pictures arose to her Imagination as
she sped on. She could not speak with
Abba, for the Gathering of hoofs
drowned her voice. What did it
mean? Where would 1t end?
On they sped, straight over the plain
on, on. on-wlthout hating or turn
ing-on through the darkness of the
night-on, league after league-until
the gray streaks of morning appeared
in the eastern horizon. Another wood
was before them, and when it was
reached, the party stopped Not far
distant, where a clump of noble palms
reared aloft their plated foliage, a
crystal spring burst forth from the
green earth, and the Arabs held their
painting horses, back from the tempting
beverage
Now, lady, you may find repose, -
said the leader, as he came and lifted
Ulin from her seat. 1--WE shall re-
main here a few hours. 1 will be with
you again presently"
He turned and handed Abba to the
ground and then went to where his
followers were taking care of Shubal.
abba, what will they do with us?''
cried the princess, clasping her hands
in terror.
But the bondmaiden could not an
swer. If she held suspicious, she
dared not speak them.
20, 1 wish l had not taken this false
step! 1t is punishment for my SIM"
Hush, dear mistress 1t is our fate.
1t Is no punishment. Wait until we
know what this Arab means to do
with us"
What can he mean" 1t must be
something dreadful Why has he
taken us away so far? o, Abba, 7 am
frightened"
mo, no, sweet lady. Have hope.
They will not kill u.s."
"Ah," murmured the princess, with
folded hands, there may be a fate
from which death would be happy
escape!"
The bondmaiden shuddered, and
from her thoughts at that moment
she could frame no reply which she
dared to speak aloud.
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towards them. and after gazing uponi
them for few moments. he said, adj
dressing the princess:
81 hope you find yourself none the
worse for this little deviation from
your original course; for let me as
sure you, the meeting has afforded
me much pleasure. Does the princess
Ulin know who is speaking to herr"
mo, sir" replied Ulin.
Then she shall know into whose
protecting hand she has had the for
tune of falling. am AL Abbas. Does
the name sound familiar?"
mo, sir"
ut is familiar enough to me-" said
Abba
"Ah, pretty one-and what know
you of it?"
81 have heard the name, sir. when
speech has been made touching a GER
tain Arab robber, whose deeds had
caused him to be feared by honest
travellers"
The rascal seemed pleased with this
remark, and smilingly returned:
"You have hit the truth, my fair
damsel am the robber, AL Abbas;
and am terror to those who fear
to lose their money. But, my dear
lady" he continued, turning to the
princess, you cannot have any such
fears. We have found some little
money belonging to you. and 1 take
the liberty of asking you IL you have
any jewels about you"
He approached nearer as he spoke,
and held out his hand Ulin knew not
how to refuse and she furthermore
saw that refusal would be useless: so
she drew forth from her bosom cas-
ket of chamois skin, bound with bands
of gold, and handed it over. The rob-
Der took it, and opened it; and as his
eyes rested upon the sparkling Jewels
pearl, diamond, emerald, topaz and
opal-he gave utterance to an ex-
clamation of delight.
by my life, lady, you came well
provided. l will take care of these
gems for. you. They will be much
safer in my custody"
81 understand you" said the prin-
cess, as she saw the fellow close the
casket and place 1t in his own bosom.
''You mean to keep those jewels. as
you do the gold which you have
found"
"You are shrewd at guessing, lady"
II think have good grounds for my
opinion, sir. Take them if you want
them; and in return l only ask that
you let us go free. You are welcome
to all that you have if you will give
us our liberty"
"You will rest before you 60" ~
st do not wish to rest long"
Nor would have you But for the
present you had better lie down upon
this soft grass, and find some slight
repose. I will call you when we
move" And as he thus spoke, he turn
ed away and Joined his companions.
"Will they let us go?" murmured
Ulin, letting her head fall upon her
companions shoulder.
II hope so, my mistress. But come
we cannot learn their intent until
they please to tell us; and in the mean
time you had better seek some rest
You are tired and worn. Lay your
head upon my lap-so. And we will
hope for the best"
Abba drew the head of her mistress
gently down, and In little while the
weary princess was asleep. And ths
bondmaiden did not long remain upon
the watch. Her own lids were heavy
and very soon her senses were locked
in slumber.
AL Abbas moved noiselessly to the
spot where the worn maidens slept
and presently others of his band join
ed him.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-13

Little minds are tanned and subdued
by misfortune; but great minds rise
above Washington Irving.