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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
SORRY HE FOUND HIS SHOES.

Suggestive Incident Following the
Confederate Reunion in Texas.
hight after the reunion of COnfed-
crate veterans at Dallas, Texas, l W It.
| messed a rather comical, and yet a
rather pathetic thing on one Of the
trains which pulled out of the city
| on the day after the celebration had
closed" said a visitor from Texas.
"All the coaches We're jammed to the
windows. Men and women were even
packed into the aisles and there was
Of course heavy sprinkling Of the old
fellows in gray uniform. When night
came on the veterans began to make
themselves as comfortable as possible,
many Of them pulling off their coats
and shoes, it was some time after
midnight when a gray-bearded and
stopped man reused from his sleep and
began to look around for his shoes.
He did not have on the Uniform of the
COnfederacy, and had not been to the
Dallas reunion.
Up and down the coach he went in
his sock feet, looking for his shoes.
but 1t was to no purpose He was
about to despair when young gentle
man, who occupied a seat near him, re-
marked that he had seen an old gentle
man take a pair of shoes from about
that place in the aisle. and suggested
that he had probably gotten hold Of
the wrong shoes. He said further he
thought could identify the man.
Forthwith they went in search Of the
man who was supposed to have got
ten the shoes, They found him. He
was a grizzled. old Confederate and he.
too, had been playing in bad luck SO
far as his shoes We're concerned But
he thought he had found them 'Pard-
ner.' said the old man who was not
uniformed. you've got my shoes sho's
yo' born and sure enough. on closer
examination. the old Confederate sol
dier found that be had made Il mistake.
and he proceeded to unsheath his feet.
He handed the Old fellow his shoes,
and began to pace up and down the
coaches again. in his old, white, home
made yarn socks looking for his shoes.
The man who had recovered his
she IS became reflective. These coaches
air all filed plum up with rebels he
saia an most of 'em have their shoes
off, n 1t looks awful funny to me
that ~ shoes should be picked out
when they amt as fine as some of the
other shoes. OF course it's just mis-
take. a kinder curious caper of fate.
| guess. that an old rebel should look
over the shoes of his omradeS. an
jes by accident take pair that belongs
to Teller on the other side And
the Old fellow, who was on his way
to the G. A. Il. eucampmeut. lapsed
into silence. A little later. when he
saw the old Confederate soldier, still
IN his sock feet, hohbling across the
| platform ut the station where he had
| 60 change cars, he Strengthened mp, his
eyes moisteued and glistened. and he
/ said, with infinite pathoS: I guess |
/ amt as good a soldier as | used to be.
/ for In the eos l guess I'd seen my
right arm cut off plum up to the Sboul-
i der before I'd made that old fellow
! give up them shoes if they wus mine -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

nothing secret about this matter OF
burial, and the people living in the Vi
cnity had little idea of the hotDed Of
iniquity they were fostering III their
midst
1t seems they had not given Nora War
ner credit for the sagacity she possessed.
She had escaped from the house and
fate had assisted TO throw them off heir
guard by sending the poor girl with whom
Nora had exchanged her shawl aud hat,
to her death in the river.
The Doctor was enraged when we re-
turned home, though he did NOT sAoS it.
Indeed. the more furious his anger as a
general rule, the more smiling became his
face, out there was death in that smile.
He realized that by the escape Of Nora
Warner his institution had been placed
in very great danger, for had she gone
to the proper authorities they would have
adjudged her perfectly sane and then be-
lieved her story, which would have meant
ruin, financially, to him. He trembled
with fear and anger whenever he thought
Of the narrow escape he had had, and in
wnrdly swore that it should never occur
again.
Nora Warner was the first sane person
to escape from the walls Of his domain.
and she should be the last Before
month went by he would cause her to
lose her reason, and then If she should
manage to get out, her talk would be
an incoherent tumble Of nonsense.
From the glowing description of the
mad-house doctor Of the "princely home"
he provided for his poor patients, one
could ima CINE much that was pleasant,
from padded cells to elegant furniture
and Brussels carpet.
The cell Of Nora Warner was fair
sample of those in the institution. with
the exception Of few comfortable ones
that were occupied by those whose rela-
tives really cared for them, and who had
not suspected what a den they were
sending the poor unfortunates r..
With the exception of snail iron cot,
fastened to the floor, and chair, secured
in the same way, the cell was entirely
destitute of furniture. The walls were
damp and cold, and from - barred win
dow one could look down AGO the grounds
of the asylum.
Beyond the great stone wall the pris-
oner could see the waters of the Poto-
mae glistening in the afternoon sun. as
she stood there one day. her white hands
crossed, and strange look upon her face.
ITO be continued)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
Treatment of Celery.

The first thing to do is to prevent rust
and blight, which is readily done by
spraying. and this should be done when
the plants are not more than two or
three inches high, Use bordeaux nix
lures applied gently while the plants
are small, and make Ii second applica.
ton when the plants are six inches
high; II third application is needed,
give It regardless Of the size of the
plants. After the care in spraying or
rather along with it comes the cult
walton and this, must be done, at least
in part, by hand. for the weeds must be
kept out Of the rows at all cost.
Blanching is next In order, and the
board process is by far the best, for
1t enables the plants to get plenty Of
light, so as to keep up their growth.
Place the boards close to the rows Of
plants holding them in place with
stakes. After the plants grow above
the height of the boards, bring the lat
ter close together at the top, without
bruising t:e plants, so that the space is
dark ali the plants will continue to
grow
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
CHICAGO TO THE GULF.
The Old Project of Deep Water Chan
rel between Them.

The Old Project of Deep Water Chan
mel Between Them.
The favor with which the public has
received the authorization of the 18TH
milan waterway stimulates the hope in
certain quarters that Congress may be
brought to a favorable consideration of
the projected deep water channel from
Chicago to the Gulf Of Mexico. The canal
fever seems now to be on, and it is not at
all improbable that prior to the compile
ton OF the former work will have been
begun on the latter
This is an old project. having been
discussed for more than Fifty years. As
long ago as 1S4T. when Chicago was a
tiuv infant and the development OF the
Northwest bad scarcely begun. barge
canal from Lake Michigan TO the Mis-
sissfDpi river was seriously considered.
That was the seed from which the pres
ent grand scheme has grown. Chicago
had this stpendous enterprise in mind
when it expended $50, 10000 on a drain
age canal E,Congressman Lorimer,
in q recent speech in Chicago, said: For
SIS. 900. 900 we can connect the drainage
canal with the Illinois river and through
this waterway and the Mississippi river
have a direct connection with the ocean.
The Mississippi river valley IS the richsst
in the world. al 4 such a waterway weuII
make Chicago in fifty years the hnancia'
center Of the world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

When getting the window boxes and
garden urns ready use good, fresh soil,
Nothing is gained and much may be
lost, by eeonomizng in the matter of
earth
Feverfew and the blue ageratum look
Wen together The color contrast is
good, and the low growing ageratum
hides the rather "spindling' stalks of
the faithful old-fashioned white bloom
er.
Radishes and lettuce should be re-
newed frequently A good way of so
doing is to keep the fresh seed handy,
and. whenever radish or lettuce root
is pulled out, to drop a seed or two into
the places left vacant.
Watch the rose bushes. Leave the
blossoms on the branches only long
enough to attain a trifle over fullest
development, and carefully control the
growth. Struggling stalks and shoots
should be ruthlessly pruned
Use a fine spray in watering the flow
ers. \ hard. sharp stream works much
mischief. and heavy drops are not good
for delicate blossoms. The leaves
should never be sprayed in bright sun
shine. nor should the roots be too heav-
ily drenched.
Ii the violets and other spring and
autumn bloomers show signs of mildew
or mold because of too much rain. cut
off close 10 the ground immedia tely.
The plants will find it easier to make
renewed growth than to recover from
this creeping and insidious disease.
When the available supply of vases
Yields to the wealth of summer bios
SONS. try bowls. pitchers. and low. fat
dishes of the cream. brown, gray. or
yellow cooking and table ware" re-
Gently brought out. The soft. fiat tones
are delightful with bright flowers
After all, the scarlet geranlum can
scarcely be surpassed as n garden
standard. Il can be set out at any time
and number of good geraniums will
vet save the summers happiness for
/ the flower Iovers whose treasures have
suffered from the unusual weather. Let
/ them buy red geraniums aud be sem
( forted with vivid bloom.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
Broom Corn.

Almost every family has one or more
brooms in the house, and very few have
any idea where the broom corn comes
from, or how it came 10 be grown here.
We may have told before, but it will
bear to be repeated, that Benjamin
Franklin picked the first seed that
were ever planted here from an import
ed broom, and sent them to a lady
friend to he planted. In 1899 the State
of Illinois had 95.137 acres in broom
corn. and produced 60665.5 $50 pounds,
valued at s. 357 .oG6 In the hands of the
growers Kansas had 81 1888 acres. and
the product was 11.S13.310 pounds.
worth $45S. 1871 oklahoma had 1866
acres ard crop of 34iS. 400 pounds.
worth Sl29,Sl and Missouri with TO-
30 acres had 3.692 $50 pounds, worth
$i59,990, 1t will be seen that the larg-
est acreage does not always produce
the largest crop or the most money.
Texas had 3.1l3 acres and a crop of l.
6SS, $50 pounds, worth S60,3l3; Arkan-
sas $40 acres. producing 304,609, worth
S12.55S. and Indian Territory, 397 acres,
with l4T020 pounds, worth SI,UlS.
There are amodnts grown in other
States that bring the total crop up to
ao.9413To pounds in 1929 and that was
thought "a short year. though the yield
was probably less in 1900. California.
Iowa. Nebraska and Tennessee are
among the other States producing
BROOM corn. The value of the broom
corn crop averages about $50 per ton.
or $50 an acre
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
Low Farm Wagons.

An enormous amount of force is
wasted in loading material into high
farm wagons. 1t is fortunate that this
truth is being discovered and lower
gears are put into use. This Sketch
shows a convenient low farm wagon,
commodipus and light, but strong
enough TO make loading very easy
matter. The long body has truss I'M
der 1t to support the middle, the chain
being attached well under the body at
the front, to avoid the wheels in turn
ing. Side and end pieces can be put
upon such a body and wagon box
made if needed. Let the wheels be not
only low, but let them have broad rims,
so they viii not cut into the land when
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
LIGHT For The FISHES.
Bass Caught at Dusk with a Pfosphor-
escent Bob of CnrL

Bass Caught at Dnsk with a Phosphor-
| escent Bob of Cork.
For catching bass ut dusk the follow
| ing plan is sometimes tried in the up
per part OF the State. The fisherman
anchors in comparatively deep water
outside the lily pads. He rigs an ex-
ira rod and attaches a aine-foot lead
er to the end of the ine. At the end
Of the leader he ties a heavy sinker.
and about five feet above the sinker
large bob or piece of cork, which has
previously received heavy coat OF
PHOSPHORUS.
Without hook or bait he casts this
line we'll in towards the pads. the
line being held in place at the sur
face by a second cork.
The line is reeled out, and the rod
laid on the side Of the boat. Then
selecting a lively minnow he bats his
casting rod and drops the minnow
within foot or two of the other line.
He then lights his pipe and awaits
Developments. From time to time as
the minnow swims away from the lure
new east is made.
The explanation of the success of
this plan of catching bass is that the
fish are attracted by the phosphores-
cent bob and in swimming around it
find the bait. The plan has proved sue
cessful when sna} frogs or crawfish
were used instead of minnows
An inventive genius, who first saw
the lure in use at Upper st. Regis Lake.
sent to New York for a battery. water
proof wire and ground glass electric
light bulbs. For some reason the elab-
CRATE apparatus was not success.
Those who made the experiment say
the lure is equally effective when used
in trolling. For this purpose the lure
is made of cork or light pine. 1t is at
tached to the line about ten feet in
front of the hooks.-New York Sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

A terrible accident overlook the Presi-
dents coach a short distance from Pitts
field, Mass, about 10 O'clock Wednesday
morning. After short visit to the home
Of ex-senator Dawes the President start
ed on the long drive to Lenox. He had
not gone far when an electric ear ran into
them, throwing everyone to the ground
and wrecking the coach.
The President received cuts on the
head Gov. Crane was bruised. William
Craig, the secret service man, was in
stantly killed. The President was able
to resume his journey to Lenox, but sent
word ahead that there should be no cheer
ing.
After leaving Senator Dawes house,
the four carriages containing the Presi-
dent and his immediate party were driven
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
Monnting a Grindstone.

For ordinary stones, says a Farm
and Home correspondent, the frame
should be bnlIt Is inches wide, 80
inches high and &c inches long. Make
the ends of by S-inch stuff and the
sides of 2 by inch. Plane it up nice
", bolt it securely together and give
1t good coat of paint
One can buy very good sets of
grindstone irons now for 80 cents, in
Guiding mandrel roller, bearings and
crank. / have one very serious objec-
ton to the common grindstone man
drel, and that is that the crank does
not screw on, but has square end,
on which the crank does not fit, but
fops about amy old way" and very
often causes the one who is furnishing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
HOMEMADE Low-powN wAeov.
hauling across the fields.-M. D. EN-
erson, in Farm and Home
Governments whitewash.


The United States government uses a
whitewash mainly on lighthouses, that
is brilliant and durable. Considerable
whitewash ought to be used on the
farm. Poultry houses may be covered
with it inside and out, and 1t may be
used to advantage on fences. The rec
ipe is as follows: Stake ne-half bush
ell of quicklime with boiling water, COW
ering 1t as soon as the water is applied.
When slaked strain it and add a peck
of salt. dissolved in warm water, three
pounds of ground rice that has pre-
viously been boiled in boiling water to
a thin paste, half pound of Spanish
whiting and one pound of clean glue,
which has been dissolved in warm wa
ter, mix well together and let stand for
several days. The wash should be APP
piled hot, using brush or making it
sufficiently thin so that it may be APP
piled by a spraying pump.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

to milk herself ANTIsUcK1NG BOARD.
with the nails in, thHn put on hal
ter and a surcingle. Fasten a stiff
hardwood stick on each side from hal
ter to surcingle placing the surcingle
Of course just back Of the fore legs.
If she is so determined to suck herself
that she will throw herself with this
harness, l should feed her ahundantly
upon fat forming foods and visit the
butcher-Rural New Yorker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10


placed in the Pittsfield hospital.
The President, who in falling from the
coach sustained only slight bruises and
a few scratches, and Secretary George
Il. Cortelyou, vino suffered in manner
similar to that of the President with the
exception that he was cut on the head
with the other members of the party
went to the Country Club near by where
their wounds were dressed
In short time y proceeded to the
Curtis Hotel ut Lenox, arriving there AT
II o'clock. The President retained his
conlposure. although he showed solici-
tude for the rest of the party.
The excitement was intense. and ru-
mors flew thick and fast that the Presi-
dent had been killed. After remaining
at the scene Of the accident for an hour
the President determined to continue his
journey to Stockbridge. After a brief
stop at Lenox he was driven to the rain
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
FRAME FOR GRINDsToNE.
the power to bruise or skin his knuckl
AGAINST the frame

the power to bruise or skin his knuckle
against the frame.
The first thing would do with such
a mandrel would be to take it to the
nearest blacksmith SHOP, saw the
square end off with hack saw, run
a drill through the square hole In the
crank and make it round, run a tap
through the crank and thread the end
of the mandrel. BY so doing you have
a good, steady, easy-going crank, with
out any backlash. Fit piece of wood
in the square hole in tn stone, find
the exact center with your dividers;
then bore hole the size of the mandrel
through the block Use piece of thick
pasteboard on each side of the stone
between the iron washer and the stone.
Put the stone on the mandrel, observ-
ing to use the washers as above, and
screw the nut up hard and fast.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
\ Weak Defense.

Mrs. Newell baked some bread
this morning and placed 1t In the win
dow to cool and a man suatched up a
leaf of it and started TO run away. but
a policeman caught him.
Newed Was he taken to jail?
Mrs. NewedN No. The poor fellow
said he was starving SO l gave him
the bread and told the policeman to LEI
him go.
Newed You have been imposed upon
my dear That man wasn't starving.
Mrs. Newed How do you know?
Newed Because starving mar
would never have the strength to run
away with a loaf Of your bread.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

lateral growths during the growing sea-
son If the plants are to give a fun
crop the next season. BY keeping up
the cultivation the plant is kept grow
ing and the foliage clings until cut
off by the frosts in the fall, if cultiya-
ton Is not done the plant, weakened
perhaps by heavy fruiting, is likely to
shed its leaves and the new growth Of
vine is subjected to the warm weather
of the late summer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
Mome-Made MiIk-Cooler.

Where one does not have sufficient
milk to have an elaborate method of
keeping it cool, or where such plan
is not warranted, a substitute may be
found in the homemade cooler shown
this week. Secure a strong box, large
enough to hold three or four cans, and
line it with zinc to make it water-ti tight.
Have the box high enough so that the
water may come to within six inches Of
the neck of the cans. \ rack made of
strong strips an inch thick and two
inches wide (see Figure b is fitted in
the bottom OF the box, and another rack
(see Figure p is fitted to the top of the
box to prevent the cans from slipping
over or upsetting when the box is full
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

The awe-stricken crowd which witness
al the accident rushed to the Presidents
carriage, but with no expectation that
he would be found alive. The President
was cut on the right side of his chin ard
his face.
Secret Service Agent William Craig
was killed outright, and d. ]. Pratt, the
driver of the coach, sustained fracture
in the skull which later caused death.
The coach, which was a regulation tai
ly-ho vehicle, was struck by an electric
car on the Pittsfield and Lenox street
railway at about $50 o'clock. The acct
dent happened at a point about a mile
and a half from Lenox near the Pitts
field Country Club house while the Presi-
dent and his party We're enjoying coach
ing trip from Dalton. Gov. Cranes home
where the President spent the night, to
Lenox, distance of about twenty miles
over the Berkshire hills. The ear wa
in charge of Motorman Luke J. Madden
on the front platform.
The car struck the coach in the rear
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

Upon the care given tile plantations
Of raspberry and blackberry plants af-
To- trulaus largely depends the crops
ot the mex. season. Cultivation Of the
space between the rows and around
the plants should be thorough 50 that
the weeds may he kept in subsection
and the moisture in the soil conserved
that the canes may make all the
growth possible. 1t is necessary 10 OBJ
tain strong. healthy and well ripened
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

down South street, two carriages on
either side When near the Country Club
and at the railroad crossing, an electric
car was noticed coming at terrific rate
of speed.
Mr.. Craig signaled to the motorman TO
stop, but he apparently paid no attention
to the warning and the car came plung-
ing on in its work of death. The Presi-
dents carriage was literally smashed to
pieces. The President. Gov. Crane ard
Secretary Cortelyou were piled up in a
hpaO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
ROOSEVELT Is HURT
Carriage Containing His Party
Hit by Trolley Car.
TWO MEN ARE KILLED
Presidents Injuries Are Slight, but He
Had Narrow Escape.

Coach Containing the Chief Execu-
tive's Party Struck by an Electric
Car Near Lenox, Mass, with Fatal
ResuIts-Secret Service Man and the
Driver of Presidents Carriage Die
Governor Crane and Secretary Cor
te1you Badly Bruised.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

Street corner story tellers~ still earn
good livelihood in Japan. In Toxic
alone 600 of them ply their trade. pro
yided with small table, fan and
a paper wrapper to illustrate and EN-.
phasize the points of their tales.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

picture. Put this
in her nose. If
she does not stop,
put sharp nails
In, as indicated
by dots. If she
is cute enough
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

and smashed in the
back of the vehicle,
tipping y cyer ard
throwing its occu-
pats to the ground.
The ear was not
badly damaged. Mo
torman Madden
and Conductor Kel-
~ were at once ar
rested and taken to
Pittstield. Pratt.
the driver of the
coach. also was
taken there and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

When the doctors tell a man he can't
get well, and he does, what wonderful
will power he thinks he hasl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
HOMEMADE MILK COOLER.

of water or when one or more cans are
removed. The detail shown Mt Figure
, shows how this top rack is braced at
the corners.-Indianapo News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10

The authorities at Minden. Germany.
have made meteorological eNamina-
t!ou OF school inks They have found
that most Of them contain bacteria.
which, IL animals are inoculated with
them, often prove fatal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-10
m Stnn q Snckinn Cnw

To stop a sucking COW take a piece
of half inch Eastwood six inches long
and four inches wide and cut into the