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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
| have the smiling Of his face
And all the refuge Of his grace,
While here below.
CHRIST'S SERMON AN ANSWER.
BY Rev. William E. Barton

Many people have pronounced views on
eternal punishment who are making no
adequate effort to escape it. They have
some reason to be interested. But it
would be more profitable if their interest
expressed itself otherwise. \ mans fit
ness for heaven is not to be tested by his
opinion of hell, nor is his character de-
pendent on his thought of the precise con
ditiou of things in the other world
Lord are there few that be savedf"
is a question that does not of necessity
imply an earnest desire for salvation II
is asked curously ten times where il is
asked once in downright earnestncss
Around the question have ragged unprotit-
able controversies. In them Jesus refused
to bear a share. He told the man to
strive earnestly to be among the saved.
which was good advice. whether they are
To be few or many. 1t may be doubted
whether any man is very much in earnest
who processes interest in the proportion
of the saved and lost but who does not
himself seek to be among the former
There is always a straight gate that
leads to success, and few in proportion
find /. Not all the men in Chicago who
arted out to become rich a generation
70 own department stores on State
), Get For every merchant prince with
in the elevated loop there a = a thousand
wkc have small shops on obscure streets
or in country towns. These need not be
, counted failures, though they are not the
kinds of success for which their possess
ors strove. The real failures are not lack
ing.
We are deceived sometimes by our gen
cralities. 1t is theoretically possible for
any American boy to become President.
but it is mathematically impossible for
every American boy to do so. Not every
private becomes a general. though any
private may, so far as army regulations
go. Not every tar in the focastle be-
comes an admiral. The way the high
est forms of success in every department
of life is straight and narrow. 1t is open
To any one, but it is not entered by every
one.
To be saved, as Christ understood it. Is
to be master over ones own life through
the strength of God 1t is thus to be
master also over the world. 1t is not to
reverse gravitation, but to control pas
sion within and temptation without.
There are many men favorabiy dis
posed to religion, but not so many strong
ly in earnest about it.
There are many men who are glad to
nave their children in Sunday school, and
who count that fact sufficiently virtunus
to justify themselves in Sunday golf. The
gate still is too straight for some men.
not for their ability, but for their earnest
ness,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
OCEAN SALVAGE SERVICE.
Steam Life Ships to Patrol Storm
Seas.

Steam Life Ships to Patrol Stormy
Seas.
y plan for building and running ocean
steam lifeboatS has been put forward
by Henry f. Craggs, of the well-knOwn
shipbuilders of Middlesborough, Eng
land. He calls it an international Blue
Cross Ocean Life and Salvage Service,
and proposes that it take to some eX-
tent the place CT the Red Cross in the
army. 1t is not intended to anchor the
boats in fixed stations as it would be
Inanfestiy impossible to do so in sound
ings running to thousands of fathoms,
but to have each cruise within fixed
limits of latitude and longitude, and an
nounce from time to time in the mari
time Journals and almanacs the particu-
lars of the cruise of each. so that when
ship goes to sea it will know where
the boats will be found at certain times.
The main idea is to establish at stated
intervals along the most frequented of
the water highways steam lifeboats OF
a type especially designed to withstand
the stress of all weathers, and Mr.,
Craggs says that he believes were it
known to seamen that on a given date
one of the lifeboats would be within
sight of q certain fixed latitude and
longitude, many crippled ships and
crews who have had to abandon ships
in their boats would be saved and ac-
counted for.
The ways and means of providing for
.tsrf4
and Mr.. Craggs thinks he has formu-
lated a plan which will be favorably re-
ceived. He proposes that the cost of
the service, which should include an in
surance and approximation fund,
should be apportioned among the ma
tons served, in proportion to their ship
ping tonnage. All salvage of ships or
cargoes to 10 to government account
and 10 De credited to the service. He es-
Inmates that ten lifeboats and one store
boat would serve the North Atlantic,
and that this feet would cost 5000,
which would be sufficient not only to
establish the service and demonstrate
the value of the work, but to show the
need of its intention to other ocean
tracks.
He proposes to raise $1.500000 by the
issue of Blue Cross 212 per cent con
soils, the interest on. which could be
paid and the working expenses of the
fleet met by the earnings from salvage
and special awards. For subscribers to
the capital Mr.. Craggs looks to the ma
rine insurance companies, which he
Il inks would surely come, as .they
would be the most ready to see the ad-
vantage of the plan.
/, is novel scheme, says the New
York Post, and seems to have a sufIi-
cient amount of value to recommend
some sort of trial. particularly as it
does not come from a tyro, but from
man who has spent his lifetime in de-
signing. building and sailing ships of
all kinds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
Interesting News Items.

Fire destroyed the business part Of the
little town Of Recdly Cal The loss is
estimated at $4,000.
Captain John Seaton's foundry at At
Gibson. the largest In Kansas. was dam
aged by fire 70 the extent Of $4,000.
Gen Lucas Meyer, Who was command
er Of the Orange Free State forces in
the Boer war. died in Holland Of heart
disease
Ja.aes 4. NcGoHiele Of Lcaycuworth,
Kan. vas the lowr-t bidder for the con-
strlction Of the mint at Denver. Colo,
at $2l3432
Andrew Curtis Ferris of IIackausaeb,
y. j.. wbg is credited win having intro
ducea petroleum as an iiluminant. is dead
At the age OF 81.
The Comutro'lr- ot The Currency has
authorized the Mslal National Bank Of
Mad.H. ]. r. 20 begin bus. Iess with a
capital 81 $4,000.
II il SAID tine Italian government has
ordered thai the Maroon wireless tele-
graph apparatus be established IN all
Italian war-aips.
The Comptroller Of the Currency las
autssgized the Nowata National Bank Of
Nawata. !. T.. 30 begin business "ith a
capital of S2j,0bA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
CHRIST's NAME ABOVE ALL
nv Rav ID No.. M,

NJ
His Name Shall BE Above All Other
Names" Among all the heroes of the
ages Jesus Christ walks solitary and
alone by the greatness of lis power tnd
the wonder of love His personality excit-
ed. His name is above all other names.
as is attested by the magnitude of the
reverence done His memory to-day. High
above all other digntaries of the earth
lie rises this day.
Great indeed has been and is the influ-
ence of the worlds religious leaders md
reformers upon men and institutions. But
from all the noble examples of martyrs
and reformers, philosophers and states
men that history is so replete with. man
has drawn less of inspiration from them
than from the beautiful and spotless life
of this sublime man Jesus.
The conquests of the gospel of Jesus
Christ, reaching as they do from peas
ants cot to palace and throne. are but n
foretoken Of that time dreamed Of by
poet, foretold by prophet, and predicted
by priest, when every knee shall bend
and every tongue proclaim Him Lord of
Lords and King of Kings.
The islands of the sea have heard His
voice and are worshiping Him: light has
penetrated darkest Africa, and her star
tied millions are Fastening to do Him
reverence; India's coral strands are up
lifting Their voices in adoring Worship;
China's idolatry, ike her vast walls. is
crumbing into dust before civilizations
onward march. and her untold millions
are listening with a new found joy 10
the old. old story Of Jesus and His love.
japan is awakening from her centuries
Of slumber and ere long viii be known
among the foremost Christian nations Of
rho world
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03

CHlCAGO'S TAX SCANDAL.
Startling Exposures in Connection
with the Masonic Temple Case.

Startling Exposures in Connection
with the Masonic Temple Case.
The farmer is supposed to be an easy
victim for swindlers. City men are wont
to laugh at the apparent ease with which
gold-briek men, paddock experts, and
three-card monte manipulators swindle
their country cousins. But occasionally
things transpire which tend to the concm-
sion that the city man is no brighter than
the farmer. The exposures in connection
with the Chicago Masonic Temple tax
case have undoubtedly given the rural
population many quiet chuckle.
According to report, many shrewd,
though INSCRIPTIONS, business men of
Chicago listened with bated breath to
the plausible but impossible plan by which
taxes could be reduced--for "A censidera-
ton to be paid the tax ixer. Imp essed
by certain simple demonstrations which
the tax tixers gave of their protested abil-
ity to deliver the goods" the business
men handed over large sums Of good
money TO the confidence men. In return
they got nothing of value-nothing even
as substantial as the gold-tinted brass
brick which has tempted so many farm
ers to part with their cash. Many thou
sands of dollars were taken in by means
Of this tax swinde and a Chicago paper
asserts that if the list of victims could
be published many familiar names would
be found.
And the city men are left without the
hope of possible revenge. The farmer,
if he can but swallow his pride can
arouse the country side and make it warm
for the men who have swindled him.
But the Chicago men in question dare
make no complaint, for they themselves
became parties TO crime when they
agreed to have their taxes fixed"
The first warrant in the taX-txing scan
DIAL arising from the discovery of a forg-
ed receipt for $26,770.17 for the Masonic
Temple taxes was issued Tuesday. 1t
was sworn out by representatives of the
States Attorneys office, and charges
Luke Wheeler with being fugitive from
justice.
Detectives believe Wheeler is not in or
near Chicago, and they say that it is prob
able the fugitive is amply supplied with
money and perhaps aided in escaping the
officers by powerful interests, as were
Coughlin and Armstrong in the jury brib-
ing case Of two years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03

how highly we may esteem the parties
themselves, will have any effect. The
MATE at issue emu only be settled be-
tween the operators and the miners"
A general statement regarding Mr.
Morgau's attitude was made on behalf Of
the operators to the following effect:
Mr.. Morgan knew the exact situation
while he was in Europe just AS If be had
been here. He was in touch with every
thing that trauspired, and could have in
fcrferad in the dispute while he was
abroad just as easily as when he return
ed His return does not change the sit
nation. There is no reason why he
should interfere now any mare than at
any time during the strike, and he does
not mean to interfere
Before Mr.. Baer left town ne called
at Mr.. Morgan's office again and, it was
believed gave him 40 outline Of what
took place during the conference Of the
coal presidents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
Not a Chinese Word.

ITS a mistake to suppose that joss
Is Chinese word" says a retired
ships carpenter. I've Travelled good
bit in the orient in my time, and among
the odds and ends of interesting infor-
nation l picked up was Knockout
of the genuineness of joss as a Chi
nese word. Cinnamon only know
loss when they come in contact with
Europeans. A Chinese priest that
became chummy with in Hankow told
me that there was no such word in
Chinese. He explained that the word
was a corruption of the Spanish word
'Dios' and had come into use through
the missionaries. Many early mission
aries. he said. were Spanish priests.
and their pronunciation Of Dds was
speedily corrupted into loss by ma
tive tongues and applied to the Chi
nese dieties. It's only on the Chinese
seaboard that the word is und stood
by Cinnamon. In the interior, the
priest told me, the celestials had no
knowledge of it"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
DIR. Gossorn's
Oxygen Tonic Tablets

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blood is depleted where the nerves are in dis
eased condition, or the action of the bowels the
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where this remedy is taken according to directions,
and many cases may be cited here, wherein serious
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03

No new plans for arbitratiug the coal
strike, no matter by whom they are in
spired. will be considered by the opera.
tors, and no influence that President
Mitchell Of the United Mine Workers can
bring to bear on them will change their
position one iota. Such was the conclu-
SION reached late Tuesday by the presi-
dents of the anthracite coal carrying COM
panies in conference in New York Ii
was also stated officially that ]. Pierpont
Morgan will not take any hand in the
dispute.
At noon which was three hours before
the conference began, President Baer Of
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad,
who came from Philadelphia early in the
day, called at Mr. Morgan's office and had
talk with him. There We're present
also when the talk was going on sam
uel Spencer president of the Southern
Railway; II. Mex Twombly. Mr. Stoyes-
bury and George w. Perkins. Mr. Baer
hurried away as soon as he left Mr. Nor
gar office. Later Samuel Sloan. chair
man of the board Of directors Of the
Delaware, Lackawarna and Western
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03

Give and Take Life is made Up Ok
give and take, and the balance is al.
ways even. That which a man takes
bears definite relation TO that which
he gives. Would you get a product
ont Of the earth? Give her seed.
W~uld you Obtain an interest in man
kind: Impart something Of yourself
10 the community in which you i've
Improve society and 50 enter tie field
Of Christian love and service, whore
mines richer than gold are open to MS
on every side. DO good to others. and
love comes back 70 till your heart with
10Y. ,ey I1r Candeld UniyersaIist,
Brooklyn. y. Z
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03

Railroad, called and had conference
with Mr.. Morgan.
All this was considered significant. al
though at Mr.. Morgan's office it was stat
ed that the visits had no particular i'm
portance.
The meeting of the coal presidents was
held in private room in the Delmonico
building, where President Fowler Of the
New York, Ontario and Western Rail
road gave q luncheon to the other presi-
dents. The conference took place dur
ing luncheon, and while it was not large
ly attended it was in many respects the
most important held by the representa-
tiyes of the coal roads since the strike
began. There were present. besides ].
w. Fowler, President Baer. President
Underwood of the Erie Railroad and
President Truesdale of the Lackaw anna
Railroad
The situation at the mining districts
was discussed fot two hours, during
/ which time reports from the mines were
considered. The reports showed that men
were applying for work in increasing
numbers, but that a braah in the strike
| had not occurred yet No time, it was
stated, was fixed for opening the collier
les, but the question rs TO the preparing
the mines for reopening was considered
| fully.
viii Recognize No Interference.
President Baer was seen when the con.
| ference was over and made the following
statement;
THE operators are a uuit in standing
by their original position. The situation
at the mines is improving daily. \ few
more men are applying to be taken back
every day. but when the work will be ac-
tually resumed | will not undertake "a
say. | will say, however, that no inter.
ference by any outside parties. no matter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
NEW MARKET is OPENED UP.
Over S6o,oOO,OoO Is Sent to oceani'
Islands and to Alaska.

Over S6o,oOO,OoO Is Sent to Oceanic
Islands and to Alaska.
The noncontiguous territory Of the
United States now furnishes a market
for S50OO,0O0 worth of tie products of
her people A statement prepared by the
Treasury Bureau Of Statistics shows
that the shipments from the United
States to their noncontiguous territory
during the fiscal year just ended have
been. in rouiid terms, as follows;
To the Hawaiian Islands ....... $50, GOO, 600
To Alaska ..,,...,......,.... 15,ooO,O0o
To Porto Rict ......,.........-- l0,OOo,OVO
TO the PhilipP les ......-......-. 100000
Total ............ ........... 500 .OOOOOO
This is practically five times as much
as the exports to those territories in 1897,
when none Of them except Alaska was
under the American flag
The exports to Porto Rico in the fiscal
year 1897. for example. were S1,9SS.SsS,
and in the fiscal year 1902 they were over
S1O,00O000. the exact figures for eleven
months being more than S9,j00000, and
while the figures for the twelfth month
have not been received it is certain hat
the total will exceed S10,00o000.
10 Hawaii our exports in the fiscal
year 1897 re $4,G90O75, and for the
fiscal year 1902 the best estimate Of the
customs authorities is. in round terms,
$20.0o0.000 Exact figures Of the ship
ments to Hawaii are not at present avail
able. but it is known that the shipments
from Hawaii 10 the United States during
the year will amount 20 about $4,000,
900. and it is believed that the estimate
Of S200D0,000 for our shipments TO the
Hawaiian Islands is conservative one.
10 the Philippine Islands our exports
IN the fiscal year 1897 Were Sj4 ,597. and
in the fiscal year 1902 will be over So
O00.O00 exclusive Of shipments made by
the government for use Of its troops or
other officers in the islands. 10 Alaska
the best estimate obtaiHable Of the ship
mcnts In 1897 is $3,92L0O0. white those
for the fiscal year just ended are esti-
mated by the customs authorities at S1J,-
0OO.o00. This would make the grand
total Of shipments from the United States
to their noncontiguous territory $50, 900
900, exclusive OF goods sent by the gov
crnmen. for use of the army or Of its
officials.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03

the Salvation Army, has announced his
intention of coming TO the United States
in October to conduct revival. lie in
tends to sweep the country from ocean to
ocean. This will be the generals fourth
trip to our shores. He says that he now
looks on America as the army's home.
The general is 10 years of age
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
senator Clark and Buffalo Bill
A. ". GLEASON.
Notary Pubic.

Buffalo Bill and Senator William 4.
Clark. the Montana copper king. are
great friends When they first became
acquainted Clark was peddling clocks
and Cody was carrying out his contract
to furnish buffalo meat for Iabol ers
who were building the Kansas Pacific
railway Ia year and half Cody
killed over 4000 Of the animals and
earned the sobriquet by which he is
now krowu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03

HaHu IIeu u ITt#I.
and since his death sac has added 10 Der
holdings out o. her income. Six years
ago when Mr.. Clark died. the estate Yves
estimated 10 be worth $i0,0D.0g0.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03

The next time you are discouraged.
Just try encouraging some one else.
and see 4 i viii not cheer you.-J. z.
Miller
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
STRIKE rs TO 60 ON.
MORGAN DECIDES FIGHT MUST
BE TO A FINISH.

Declines FIatIy to Interfere in the La
Dor r-Important Conference Is
Held 10 Discuss the Campaign Oper-
ators Confident of Resuming Work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
fire You
Perfectly Well?

ARNOLD & DAVIS, with desire to give
his patrons the most reliable remedy with the most
potent power of action and benefit, has secured
the agency for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-09-03
srATH or OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO, a.,
80

FIAIE UHIJs 7
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is tbs
senior partner of the firm of +. j. CHENEY g
Co. doing business in the City OF Toledo, County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm VIII pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for eaea
arr every case of CataTTn that cannot be cured
BY the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn 60 before me and subscribed In my pres
aBce, this 9Th day Of December, A. ID. 1886
A. ". GLEASON.
sEAL Notary Pubic.
HANS Caarrh Cure Is taken internally, and scts
directly on the blood an mucous surfaces OF tie
Eystem. Send for Testimonials. free.
I. j. CHENEY g. co. ToS 10, @.
ETr-S Sold Nv Druggists TIC.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18
Reduced To Bed Rock.

You cannot do a kinder act
than to make friend comfort
a BILE and the way 10 do it is to
present him or her with a nice
lap robe. You viii find them
at G. M. Sullivan's at greatly
reduced prices.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

Jackson w. Rouse, executor
of the estate of Robert Rouse
deceased, will sell at public
sale the personal property be-
longing to said estate at the
farm 5 miles southeast of Mon
roe City, near De Moss Chapel,
on Thursday, Dec. SO.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18
| he Queen.

The young ladies whist club
took another round at bowling
last Thursday. The score 1870
proves Miss Anna Nc. p. Boul.
ware the queen Of the alley and
10 gives Miss Ethel Dillon
second place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

Miss Maude McClintic re.
turned home yesterday from a
pleasant visit with her sister.
Mrs. E. p. Nelson in ST. Louis.
She was all smiles for she is
now the possesser of a 5000
piano.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

DR., j. r. Dawson and Miss
Nell Bristow, are to be married
Jan. 1st, so the little birds say,
and they are being ably assist.
ed in their song, so you can
safely count on it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18
Big Cut.

G. M. Sullivan has prepared
for the Christmas shoppers by
making a big cut on Robes and
Blankets. They are the proper
caper for Xmas presents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

j. Will Hays, prosecuting
a ttorney of Rails County, will
move to Hannibal the first of
the year to practice his pro
fession.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

w. L. Cranston, of East st.
Louis, arrived Sunday to spend
several days with friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are certain cure for sick
headache. If taken as soou as the
first indicate on of the disease appears
they will prevent the attack. Get a
free sample at all dealers drug store
and give them a trial
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

The A. H. Green corn shelter
was moved to HasSard Thurs
day to shell 1000 bushels of
corn for John KendriCk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

The Clarence Courier got out
a very creditable Xmas issue on
pink paper. The merchants
know a good thing aud liberal
ly patronized it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

After a pleasant visit with
the homefoll1s, Mrs. r. V. Sulli-
van left for her home at Moores.
willie, Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-18

For Sale Bills, Dodgers etc. go to the
DEMOCRAT OFFICE and for Jim Dandy
AuctiOneer see Col. W. T. YOuelI.