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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
THOUGHT HE WAS INSANE.

How an Enthusiastic Biologist Was
Tried for His Sanity.
An instructor in biology in one of the
local educational institutions winces
these days whenever any one refers TO
butterflies. The explanation is very
simple
Last summer the biologist was sent
to Il quiet, secluded little town in Nir-
ginia to recuperate from Il long Illness
While there he was forbidden to study.
read or collect specimens. His brain
was 10 be as near blank as Re could
make it But lie improved so readily
the docto" permitted him to read IL lit
tie toward the end of his visit and
about week before the scientists re-
turn home se'It the patient word he
might amuse himself gathering a few
botanical AMI other trophies. The BIZ
ologist jumped at the chance. There
were several rare varieties of butter
flies in the vicinity. and he wanted
specimens of them badly.
His net came the day before he was
to return to the city. Accordingly that
day he made it ready. went out, stroye
as earnestly as he could without over
taxing his strength and was succeed
ing better than he had expected when
two constables approached at the head
of half the town and took him into
custody. The man struggled until the
country officers threatened to beat him
over the head The butterflies were
| then released. At that the scientists
spirit completely gave way. He looked
about him at the crowd of "yawps," as
| he calls them now, made an empty
grab otter his specimens and then sat
down Oh a stone and cried.
In the Office of the local justice he
heard the reason for the whole disturb
ance He was charged with being
crazy. Two old ladies who had been
particularly kind to him were the com
plainants. Your honor" one of them
said plaintivaly to the justice. I'VE
| know this gentleman well. and are
| abundantly able to take care of him.
| But he stark, raving mad. He has
been very Ill lad his madness may be
one of the effects. This morning we
saw him acting suspiciously-pickin
| Irvine out of a waste basket and tying
the end of a stick with it. Then lit
tie later we watched him as he left the
house. He went out to the hills behind
the tobacco barn and then, after stand
| ing still a minute, would run back and
! forth whipping the air with his stick
till we just knew for certain he had
| gone crazy"
The instructor in biology succeeded
in satisfying the court and bystanders
of his complete sanity. But he has lost
the friendship of the two old ladies
/ forever.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

| and drove off to the hotel where he knew
| Alfred Clayton always stayed when he
was in town. By good fortune he had
| just arrived there, and was at the door
ready to depart again when Sir Clayton
drove up. The story was briefly told and
the two men looked dOubtfully at each
| other.
"Of course | viii 90 at once Mr..
Clayton said; but cholera in one Of those
foreign holes is a nasty business. viii
get time table and see how soon can
go off. / must get you TO telegraph down
to Mrs. Grant at Brighton-I promised 10
dine and sleep at her house tonight"
Il think, said Sir Clayton, that while
you are making preparations, will drive
round to the house 10 Piccadilly and see
il there is any further news"
On arriving there he found another
letter, with a foreign postmark and open
ed it at once. 1t was written By the doc
tor in good French. and informed Mrs.
Clayton delicately that her husband had
just breathed his last.
This is a sad business" said Sir Clay
ton. returning to the hotel; you must lose
no time in getting there. ! fear he Will
be buried long before you reach the place,
and there will be no chance of bringing
the body to England. OF course, if
"0f course--of COURSE exclaimed Al
fred Clayton, hastily, and grasping the
baronet's hand he hurried off. He was
the next heir to all that splendid prop
erty, but for the time be felt no exulta-
ton at the thought of stepping into the
shoes of the man who lay dead and alone
in foreign country. On reaching the
village he found that Sir Clayton's sur
mise was correct, and that the rich man
had been inferred some days before with
little ceremony. The obsequious land
lord and Lupin, the valet of the dead
man. were yoluble in their information.
From Lupin he learned that Mr.. Clayton
had engaged him in Paris six weeks pre-
vously. having parted in a quarrel with
his English servant.
At first Mrs Clayton was shocked and
stunned at the unexpectedness of the
blow. She had disliked her husband, but
it seemed so horrible for him TO have died
in that terrible way, so far from home
and without a single friend Her first
resolution was 20 leave Endon Vale, and
she sent an urgent message to her aunt
to Join her. This time Lady Marion made
no delay in answering the summons.
Lady Grace begged Fee to remain.
You are very kind she answered. 81
can scarcely thank you enough for your
long hospitality. but | would rather go.
Under the circumstances, could but mar
the cheerfulness that ought to reign here
during the preparations for such happy
event as dear Winifreds marriage; and
until | can realize my new position |
would rather go away quietly to some
fresh place Ii you invite me later.
shall be very glad to come to you again"
ITO no continued
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
MANY FIREMEN KILLED.
Crushed by the Falling Walls of a
Burning Building in st. Louis.

Crushed by the Falling Walls of a
Burning Building in st. Louis.
By the collapse of building in ST.
Louis during a fire Tuesday night six
fremen are dead and many are injured
The walls of the structure fell without
warning, for it was believed the fire
fighters had the blaze under control. Men
were at work on all FIVE fOors of the
building when the accident occurred.
The fire broke out in the upper floors
of the fiye-story building at 314 Chestnut
street A general alarm was sent in
and the department hurried TO the scene,
as the district is considered a dangerous
one, being just opposite the Merchants
Exchange. The flames seemed to be
pretty well under control when suddenly
the entire building collapsed, crumbling
away from the first story. The roof,
floors and walls fell inward, carrying
down with them the fire fighters who
were on the different floors.
Chief Swingley, who was in front of
the building directing his men, had n
miraculous escape from death. As the
front wall fell outward he scurried across
the street and fell under the aerial truck.
The truck was covered with debris and
partially wrecked, and it was owing to
its sheltering protection the chief owes
his life
The building was one Of the Oldest bust
ness houses in the city, having been Occur
pied by the Mclean Medical Company
twenty years ago. but of late has been
occupied by the American Tent and
Awning Company. Two years ago it
was badly damaged by fire which broke
out in the fifth story. The loss will not
exceed 100000.
The laboratory and office building of
the Leslie Il. Kelley Company at
Dwight, H., together with the Living
stone Hotel, owned by the sarle corpora
ton, were destroyed by fire Tuesday
| morning The estimated loss is $4,000
on the laboratory and $4,000 on the
hotel both of which are partially covered
by $4,000 insurance.
The Kelley buildings were commenced
| in the winter of 1891 and were completed
| in 1898. In these buildings all of the
supplies were manufactured. There was
no loss of life, and only two persons Were
| iniured-a woman and colored porter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Brief State Happenings.

George Harter's shangle mill at Faith
orn Junction was completely destroyed
by fire.
\ Manitowoc the Wagner department
store was destroyed by fire, entailing a
loss estimated at 100000.
Grast Berry. a wellknown Baraboc
citizen. was held up by two men. sand
bagged and robbed of $13.
Fire broke ont in c. w. Woodford's
grocery at Phillips. The building wa,
badly damaged The loss is estimated at
about ST.. 20.
August Genereh and Julius keskc
were badly hurt while unloading heavy
timbers from n ear at Rolling Prairie.
piece of timber FELL breaking Generich'>
leg and crushing Keske's foot
The Roman Catholics of bloomer hay,
just let the contract for the eonstruc
ton of a new church at that place. The
building viii be Of brick aud stone. G0N
90, two spires of Gothic design, ant
when completed will cost $4,000.
Keuosaa was flooded with counterfeit
half-dollars by stranger who is said t,
have come from Milwaukee. The couR
tGFtefJ Is poor luiAb1Guu- hul tHe tlai
is said to have passed upward OF S10(
worth Of them there. He made his es
cape.
William Michael Niederprim. one Of tn,
oldest residents of kenosha, is mysteri
ously missing. He left his home in Soutl
street to seek medical advice and faile,
! to return. lie is almost blind and it i
| thought he may have lost his way, faliel
I in the snow and been frozen to death
! He IS nearly 80 years Of age.
Stepping upon the revolving hub in at
tempting to set out of her wagon. Mrs
! G. Nygard of Coon Valley fell to tn
! ground and before the arrival Of a ply
| stefan was dead.
I William Cage, a machinist. was hi
/ between the eyes by 22-caliber bulle
! while walking ON the streets in Chinpew.
| Fails. The wound is not serious. Their
| is no cue as 70 who fred the shot
John Collier. q prisoner in the Marinett
| County JAIL has been committed to tn
| insane asylum His insaGi.y = suppose
TO lie due TO vaccination. Just befoi
being committed he was vaccinated an
the virus caused slow fever which &c
ranged his mind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

Robert I.ouis Stevenson's birthplace "a
Edinburgh. is for sale, and the price ass
ca is somewhat less than $3,N@
Prince Charles Of Denmark. who i
first lieutenant il the Danish navy. has
resigned from active service with the
rank e captain.
Due Armand lie Richclieu descend
ant Of the famous Cardinal Rjche,icu
has been appointed minister Of marine
of Siam Icy the King
Lord Kianaird. the English nobleman.
is not only an acknowledged authority on
football. but is an ordained minister Of
the established church.
Prince Carl. Princess Insebor and
Prince Eugene Of Sweden arr soon 10
visit the United States. Prince Carl IS
the second son Of King Oscar, Princess
Ingeborg. his wife Is the daughter Of the
Grown Prince of Denmar'', aud Prince
Eugene is King Oscars youngest son
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

bare remembrance Of which has made me
shrink and turn from you before. | for
give you the wrong you did me, and | ask
you to pardon me. too. Have | humil-
lated myself enoughY and she looked
for q moment in his face and then turned
sharply away, with a quiyering lip and
large tears In her eyes.
He caught her by the hand.
"Winifred," he said, a sudden passion
in his voice and eyes, tell me one thing
more. Do you in truth love meE'
She looked bravey up in his face.
Il have never left off loving you
He drew her toward him ia a strong
clasp. until her head rested on his breast.
II think it is true" he whispered, that
we love that best which is most dearly
won"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Shot Hi,nseIfin law.

Henry Raw, a farmer residing a few
miles from Bona, was accidentally shot
in the jaw by the premature discharge
of a rifle with which he was driving
away some wolves which had been both
ering him of late. He aud brother were
crawling through fence when the charge
struck MIN IN the jaw. the ball passing
through and lodging back of the left ear.
The jawbone was shattered and he was
taken Immediately to st. Frances hospital
at La Crosse. where the bali was ex-
traeted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Remarkable Family Record.

The Peters family of the town of Lit
tie Chute has quite remarkable record
as a numerous family. A brief sketch is
as follows: Martin Peeters and katherine
Volleberg were married July ., 1861, IN
Holland, and came to this country in
1873, settling in Depere, afterwards NOV
ing to Little Chute, where they have since
lived. To them twelve children We're
born, all of whom are still living and
most of whom are now married. At re
cent family reunion held at the home of
the parents in Little Chute, there were The
parents, the twelve children and thirty
eight grandchildren present. There has
not been a death in the family during the
past twenty-one years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
THE BADGER STATE.
NEWS OF THE WEEK cONCISELY
CONDENSED.
Italian Carried Into Lake Michigan
on Ice FIoe-App1eton Wocien Mills
Share Profits Numerous Family

The tug Welcome found John B. De
Lucu helpless and almost dead ON a field
Of ice ten miles and almost dead on a field
wankee. His hands and feet were frozen
and he may not recover from the expos
ure to the fierce gale and zero weather.
De Luco and another Italian workman
named Sorce went out from Jones Isl
and 70 shoot ducks. They shot one and
it fell in the water beyond their reach.
They wanted the duck, so De Luco in Gn
Old leaky. ice-crusted rowboat was push
ed from the shore. He knew nothing
about boats and could not manage his
craft The wind was blowing a gale
off shore and Il carried the little craft out
so rapidly that Sorce hurried back to The
city and reported his companion as lost.
The F. & z. NJ. mail boat came into the
harbor and Captain Russell reported hay
ing seen on a floating ice field a man
who waved his hands to the steamer. The
Welcome was then sent out through the
ice in search of him. When found De
Luco was drifting rapidly out into the
lake
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
To Make EmpIoyes Save Money.

The first annual profit sharing of the
Appleton wooden mills was paid to the
employees the other day and amounted to
about > per cent of the wages earned
during the past year. In connection with
this a unique inducement to promote
economy and frugality was extended ev-
cry employee. This innovation consisted
of the presentation by the compPqy to
every employe. of a bank book showing
the amount deposited to their credit in
the First National Bank, together with a
pledge from the company, agreeing that
deposit, proportionate TO wages received
during the ensuing year, viii, at the ex-
piration of such time, receive a cash
,nriu. Of COZ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Beware of Ointmpnts for Catarrb that
Contain Mercury,

IS mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering il through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable PHYSICIANS. as I tlle
damage they will do is tenfold % tne e9Ou (otl
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney q Co. lole-
do -. contains no mercury ana : taken inter- TER
nailv, acting directly upon the DiSO1 aq ud ny
Catarrh cure be sure you get the genuine, IL is
taken Internally and made n Toledo l ohio' BY
ETy-S0Id 6y Druggists, price 75e. per botEs q
Hans Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
snrrenders to enc Authorities.

]. H. Joice, alleged wrecker of the
Dane County Bank of Stoughton, came
from Chicago the other day and surren-
dered himself to the law. He was releas-
ed upon furnishing bonds of $1,000. He
has made a stubborn fight in Chicago
courts for two months to resist the SER
vice of requisition papers. 1t is said he
spent $4,000 in this process. Two hear
ings were had before Gov. Yates and
two before Judge Clifford.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
To Catch Timber Thieves.

All the deputy game wardens of north
Wisconsin. lanes Ooerholtzer of Eagle
River, \. Layel of Shell Lake. James
Blackadder Of West Superior, Charles
klienstiber of Butternut and George
Griggs of Ashland, conferred at Ashland
recently with State Oil Inspector L. Il.
Mills. They will watch and report all
illegal cutting of timber of State lands.
Maps have been furnished of all State
lands in northern Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
stabs His son-in-Law.

Herman Bretcne, farmer, aged 6S
years. living in the town of Hale, stabbed
his son-in-law, liver Skoin. with a hunt
ing knife as the elimination of a family
row and inflicted injuries which doctors
say will probably prove fatal After a
quarrel the old man reiterated to his room.
the son-in-law following, breaking down
the door The cutting ARRAY followed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Coe,iucation in England.

Coeducatiou on American lines is
growing in popularity in England An
other large school, where boys and
girls will mix in the classes, is shortly
to be opened at keswiek. The King
Alfred school society. Il body the aim
of which is to promote coeducation. has
issued a report showing signs of good
proeress AMI giving particulars and
plans Of several new schools. The dean
.of Dr-ham Is one Of the warmest sup
DortsrS OF the movement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
Volumes in the BRUSH Museum.

The number IT volumes in the Brit
ish Museum Library. according to a re
cent counting is now over 100000.
There are more than 10000 volumes of
London newspapers, about 4 900 vol.
umes of provincial newspapers count
ing Welsh as well as English, 10000
volumes of Scottish papers, and 9.0OC
from Ireland.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

House, That Paul
Kruger. president
Of South African
Republic, is here
by invited to visit
the United States
as the guest of the
country ut such
time as may suit
h is convenience.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12
WANTS KRUGER AS VISITOR.

Representative Cochran Introduces
Resolution in Congress.
Representative Cochran of Missouri in
troduced in the House of Congress the
following resolution:
Resolved. BY the Senate and the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

For the defrayment of the expenses in
Cured in his entertainment while in this
country the sum of $4,000, or so much
thereof as may be necessary. is hereby
appropriated out of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

The German woman IS the only
woman who is taught 10 mind we
heard an lrishman say to-day IF
you want TO marry. marry a German
girl. 1t is born in them to mind. and
to help the men,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-12

A painter may not be superstitious,
but he is apt to believe in signs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-23
ATypical South African store.

OR. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays
River, Cape Colony, conducts store
typical of South Africa, at which can
be purchased anything from the pro-
verbal "needle TO an anchor" This
store is situated in valley nine miles
from the nearest railway station and
about twenty -fve miles from the near
est town. Mr., Larson says: 81 am
favored with the custom of farmers
within radius of thirty miles, to many
of whom have supplied Chamberlain s
remedies. All testify to their value in
a household where a doctors advice is
almost out of the question: Within one
mile of my store the population is per-
haps sixty. OF these, within the past
twelve months, no less than fourteen
have been absolutely cured by Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, This must
surely be a record" For sale by City
Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-23
Brain-FO0d Nonsense.

Another ridiculous food fad has been
branded by the most competent author
tiles. They have dispelled the silly
notion that one kind of food is needed
for brain, another for muscles, and still
another bones. A correct died will not
only nourish a particular part of the
body, but it will sustain every other
part. Yet, however good your food
may be, its nutriment is destroyed by
indigestion or dyspepsia. You must
prepare for their appearance or prevent
their coming by taking regular doses Of
Green's August Flower, the favorite
medicine of the healthy millions. A
few doses aids digestion, stimulates the
liver to healthy action, pGrifes the blood
and makes you feel buoyant and vigor-
Gus. You can get this reliable remedy
atH. Q. Miiler's drug store. Get Greens
special Almanac.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-23
Natural Anxiety.

Mothers regard approaching winter
with uneasiness, children take cold SO
easily. No disease costs more little
lives than Group. It's attack is so sud
den that the sufferer is often beyond
human aid before the doctor arrives.
Such cases yield readily to One Minute
Cough Cure. Liquifies the mucus, al
lays Inflammation, removes danger. Alb
solutely safe. Acts Immediately. Cures
coughs, colds, grip, bronchitis, all throat
and lung trouble. + s Mcmahon,
Hampton, Ga: "a bad cold rendered
me voiceless just before an oratorical
contest. I intended to withdraw, but
took One Minute Cough Cure. tire
stored my voice in time to win the
medal" H G Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-23
Cured of Asthma After a5 Years of Suffering

1t will be gratifying to asthmatic
readers to learn that an absolute cure
has at last been discovered by DR.. Schiff-
mann, That the remedy is an effectual
one can not be doubted after perusal of
such testimony as that of G. W. Van
Antwerp, Fulton, N. Y, who says;
"Your remedy (Schiffmann's Asthma
Cure) is the best l ever used. bought
a package of our druggist and tried it
and one box entirely cured me of asth-
ma, and have not had it since. can
now go to bed and sleep all night with
pefect comfort, which l have not done
before for 30 years and / thank you for
the health that | now enjoy. hope
that you will publish this letter, that
others may learn of its wonderful vir-
tues" Sold by druggists at SOC and 81.
Send 2-cent stamp to DIR. r. Schif'mann
Box S91, st. Paul, Mimi, for a free
sample package.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-23
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers.

If you haveoflensive pimples or erup-
tions, ulcers on any part of the body,
aching bones or joints, falling hair,
mucous patches, swollen glands, skin
itches, burns, sore lips or gums, eating
fostering sores, sharp gnawing pains,
then you suffer from serious blood poi
son or the beginnings of deadly cancer.
You may be permanently cured by tax
ing Botanic Blood Balm (B b b made
especially to cure the worst blood and
skin diseases. Heals every sore or Ill
Ger, even deadly cancer, stops all aches
and pains and reduces all swellings.
Botanic Blood Balm cures all malignant
blood troubles, such as eczema scabs
and scales, pimples, running sores, car
buncles, scrofula, Druggists, 81. To
prove it cures, sample of Blood Balm
sent free and prepaid by writing Blood
Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble
and free advice sent in sealed letter.
For sale by H. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-23
Lots of women do foolish things so
they can snub those who don't.
Stricken MiLh Paralrsis.

Henderson Grimett of this place was
stricken with partial paralysis and COM
pletely lost the use of one side. After
being treated by an eminent physician
for quite a while without relief, my wife
recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and after using two bottles of it is al
most entirely cured C. r. Mcdonald,
Man, Logan county, W. Va. Several
other very remarkable cures of partial
paralysis have been effected by the use
of this linment. tits most widely known,
however, as a cure for rheumatism,
sprains and bruises. For sale by City
Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-10-23
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

"The fastest selling article have in
my store, " writes druggist G. 7. Smith,
of Davis, KY, sis DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds, because it always cures. In my
six years of sales it has never failed.
have known it to save sufferers from
throat and lung diseases, who could gel
no help from doctors or any other rem.
edy." Mothers rely on it, best physi
clans prescribe it, and H. G. Miller
guarantees satisfaction or refund price
Trial bottles free. Regular sizes, 5Oc
and 81.