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The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Work has been commenced on the

Work has been commenced on the construction of the Kiowa, Chiekasha and Fort Smith railroad to run from Chiekasha to Fort Smith, distance of 200 miles.
 Mrs. Clifton Breckinridge, wife of ex. Congressman Breekinridge, of Pine Bluff. falls hair to an estate valued at $150,0O0 by the death of an aunt in New York.
 Ethel Morris shot and killed her husband at Conway. The woman claims the shooting was accidental. but warrant was issued charging her with murder.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Accidentally Killed with Toy Gun

Bessie, the 11-year-old daughter of Wm E. Farrell, was accidentally shot and killed at Little Rock. by Russell May, ten-yearold playmate. The children were examining a toy rife the May boy had just been presented with. and in some manner the weapon was discharged, the ball entering the little girls temple.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
New Rolling Mills in Alabama.

Birmingham. Ala, March 11.-John D. Dwyer and associates have pur- chased property between Pratt City and Ensley, and will erect rolling mills which will give employment to large number of men. The mills to be constructed will cost $1OO.00o and more.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
ILLINOIS ANTITRUST LAW.
It is Declared UnconstifutionaI hY the Supreme Court of the
 United States.

Washington, March 1.-The United States supreme court decided the H. linois antitrust statute to be uncon- stitutional because of the provision of the law eXempting agricultural products and live stocks from the operation of the law. The decision was rendered in the case of Thomas Connolly and others against the Un- ion Sewer Pipe O., of Ohio, and was delivered bv Justice Harlan.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
"Ranch Life" in German.

Berlin. March 1.-The Nord- deutsche Allegemeine zeitung. Elm peror Williams favorite newspaper, has made arrangements for the translation and publication, in serial form, in it's literary supplement, of President Roosevelt's book. Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Wreck on Ihe Iron MnunIain.

One man was killed and one serious ly injured in a freight wreck at Bough- ton on the Iron Mountain. The name of the dead man is Wm Pillow and the injured S L. Jones. They were riding in the caboose, and were asleep when the wreck occurred Both parties were railroad men and were en route to Little Rock to seek employment.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Prince and Negro Educator.

New Goe,s March 1l.-At the coR- cert given by the Armstrong associa- ton for Prince Henry, Booker T. Washington, the negro educator and leader, was presented to the prince. The two ehatted for f5 minutes. dur ing which time the prince asked many questions as to the negroes.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Arkansas Ia First.

The Arkansas commissions archi- tect F. W. J. Hart has submitted his plans for states world fair building to Director Taylor of St Louis and they have received his approval A site for the building has been chosen, and Arkansas is now ready to commence work on the structure, which will be the first state building to be erected.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Another Contract Let.

st. Louis, March 1.-The contract for the erection of the Electricity building, the third of the big exhibit buildings. has been awarded, at public letting, to the Vim. Goldie Sons company, leading firm of eX- position builders. for $39o,940. This price was within S60 of the archi- tects' estimate. $40O,Ooo.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Raise in Insurance Rates.

The 25 per cent raise in insurance rates. which was recently agreed upon at q meeting of companies in New York. will go into general effect throughout Arkansas within thirty days. Some companies have already ordered their agents to make the raise and others are receiving notifications gradually.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Pos,ofitce BorpIarjzed.

The store-house and postoffiee occu- pied by c. Davis at Lee. just across the Phillips county line in Lee county, was burglari2ed last week The safe con taining s350 in money and $650 in valuable papers, was carried away by the burglars. It weighed over 300 pounds.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Sentenced by DefauIt.

Constantinople, March 11-Princes Lutfallah and Sabahaddin. sons of Damad Mahmud Pasha, the sultan's brother-in=Iaw, and several other Turkish fagitiees of lesser note. have been sentenced by default to per petual confinement.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Cabinet Rumor Denied.

Washington. March 11.-Attention of Secretary Wilson, of the agricul- tnral department, having been called to reports that he contemplated sooa resigning from President Rooscyelt's cabinet. the secretary declared he had no intention of taking such step.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Serinus Lasa Elre.

Canton, O., March 1.-The foundry and pattern house Of the Novelty iron works has been destroyed by fire. Loss. SlGo000. The plant was crowded with orders for six months, and 200 men are idle. Insurance, $50,000. The plant will be rebuilt.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Against Anything Anoat.

New York, March I1.-It is stated that ]. Pierpont Morgan announced. at the reception given to Prince Hen " by the New York Yacht club. that he would put Columbia, the Ameri- ca's cup defender of 1901, in commis- sion, and send her across the ocean to race against anything afioat, boat for boat
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Blaze at BIoe,nIngton. III.

Bloomington, H.. March 11.-A blaze in the Eddy building, Sunday, which originated in the Mayes photo- graph gallery. threatened the busi- ness district for awhile, and was not subdaed until $3o,ooo damage had been done; well insured.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
\ PiIsrIm,s Dercendanf.

Philadelphia. March 11.-Rev. Doug- las Kellogg Turner. lineal descend- ant of Elder Brewer, one of the May flower. pilgrims, is dead at lis home in Hartsville, near here, at tke age of 19 years.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Gunner Hiu Turned Down.

New York, March 1t.-Joseph Hill, gunner on the United States training ship Pensacola. and survivor of the Maine, though he admittedly passed the moral, mental and physical ex- animation for promotion to the com missioned rank, with credit. is turned down because lacking in profession al qualifications
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Boston Freight Handlers Strike.

Boston. March 1.-The strike of the freight handlers of this city, which, according to votes passed by the labor unions yesterday, threatens to involve 10000 men, was begun Monday. Team Drivers Union No. g. embracing about coco men, led pff
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Three Aged Persons asphyxiated.

Mt. Clemens, Mich, March H. Frederick Doescher, aged s6 years, his wife. aged =, and his sister, Mrs. John Brink. aged 60, were asphyXiat- ed at their residence on Clinton street some time between Friday night and Monday morning by coal gas.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
The Etrurfa safe in Port.

Horta, Azores. March 1.-The dis abled Cunard liner Etruria arrived here, Sunday, in tow of the steamer William Cliff All on board were well. The steamer EIbe will convey the Etruria's passengers to England.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Fatal Powder Works Explosion.

Des Moines, la. March 11.-In an explosion at the Mooar powder works, at Keokuk, Monday morning. two workmen were killed and three injured. Several buildings were WYE .lked
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Prominent Man Arrested.

A sensation was created at Casa one day recently, when a deputy United States marshal appeared and placed under arrest J. A. Alexander one of the most highly respected citizens of the community It is alleged that AleXander's real name is Huddleston, and that in 1890 he was convicted at Paris. Tex, of passing counterfeit money, but escaped before sentence was passed upon him, forfeitng his bond of 5000 Alexander. or Huddle- ston. so his friends claim, purchased a bill of goods, and among the money rendered in payment were a few coun- terfeit silver dollars. Judge Trieber, at Little Rock, before whom he was taken for an order of removal. gave him personal letter to the federal judge at Paris recommending that the court exercise clemency and suspend sentence. He has led an exemplary life since coming to Arkansas. and his neighbors are positive he is victim of circumstances.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14

New York. March 11-N9ney on eat firm at per cent. Prime mercantile paper 404st per cent Sterling exchange easier with actual business in bankers bills at 4S7laIlS734 for demand and at 4s5ai4S5is for G0 days Posted rates !5i md lsSl4, Commercial bills 4S4iz14S5ia. Next can dollars 4Sl3 Government bonds steady,
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Business Done by Insurance Companies.

A statement has been prepared at the auditors office showing the finan- cial condition of the fire insurance companies doing business over this state, also showing the volume of bus mess transacted by them in the state during the year 1901. The premiums collected were $1.25S,S7S, and the total losses were $717.S38. a loss ratio to premiums of 57.3 per cent. The ratio of losses to premiums was 73 per cent in 1900. There were ffty-eight com panies named in 1900. and they re- ceived $139,171 less in premiums than did the fifty-three companies in 1901, but paid $130,479 more in losses.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Tt ESDAY, March Il.
Grain and Provisions.


 St Louis = Flour - Patents. g S504 % {; other grades, $3.1eQ5.s0. Wheat-No. red. Sta4s6iac. Corn-No. mixed 5lc. Oats No 2 4lalml5&le Hay-Iimothy, S12.ot@ H.50i prairie, $l100a aBc0; clover, S9.554g 12.U0. Butter Creamery, E2Q2Sc; dairy 15aHc Eggs Fresh, 15l2c. Lard-Choiee steam, 9.lae. Porl>-New mess. l4901t 1o.90. Bacon-Clear ribs. 9Aa9isc. Wool-Tub- washed Ii42ie; Mis- suari and Illinois medium eomDing, l6l2g fbc other grades, l24fte.
 Chicago-Closing Quotations: Wheat March 15lsc; May. flc; July, 77ssNG12c; i; September, 767sc. Corn-March 597sc; May. 6lssa6l&c; July, 6ll2Q5l9sc septem- ber, 5ySsc; December 4S5sc. Oats-May, ulaei July. s52sa35l2c; September, 3ol4@ 5osse; December, 309sa3o&c. Pork-Mareh. sl585; May. Sl5.25; July Si5.42la. Lard March $9.221a; May $9.57i2. Juy, $9.i71aG1 9JO; September S960 Ribs-March, $S.25 : May. ss.55as3sisi July. $S.4il2g 50; Sep tember SS.60.
 Indiapapolis-W -Wheat-No. red S4QS5c: No. red, Sl4S3e. Corn-No. white, S64c; No. yellow, 6lac. Oats-No, ? white, 46Q45l2c. Hay-Timothy. S1o.00a12.5e
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Cotton
EinnlIetnI.

Quotations for middEoE Fau= lows; St. Louis. s 9-l6c. 4 sE Memphis, 9-l6e.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Chicago-Closing QuotatIons: MI
Live stock Markets.

St Louis-Cattle-Fancy exports, S6.50D 7.25; butchers. S5.00H600; stockers s 2aQ 4i0 cows and hefers s. 7565.25. Hogs Packing. S5.I5aG.25; butchers s6.l00651: 1: light. $5,25u6.20. Sheep-Mutton sheep. SL5005.5O; lambs S6.50a6.15.
 Chicago-Cattle-Go to prime steers. S6.J9U7.20: poor to medium, s4.00U5 %; stockers and feeders. s. 251t525; cows, ,s1 25 45.3oi heifers $25Ga5.50; canners. Si 2iD 2.29; calves, s2.5Ja6.75; Texas fed steers, s4 59d5.90. Hogs-Mixed and butchers, S535G6.35; good to choice heav%. 6.25lD 6.le, rough heavy, S6.e0d6 20; light ss 7a4o 6.e5. Sheep-Good to choice wethers, Sf.55 a520; fair to choice mixed, S.75It.59; western sheep, S.6006.00 native lambs, SIj6I650; western lambs. $5254640.
 Kansas City Cattle Nati@a Stears. s6 15Gt6.45: Texas and Indian steers, $tIa# 5.5o; TeXas cows. s325I450; native CON and heifers S75a5.50 stockars feeders. $3.00a5 25; calves A5Olta Hogs Heavy, $630ab45; packers. $5 640. medium, Sj.S5a6.25; mixed. 47 a5itl light B 40d620; workers, S5o4G.2i. sh5 -Mutsons, S5I5a5.5o lambs, S1ijua western wethers. s5.25a5l5i ewes. 550.
 Indianapolis = Cattle Good te steers S6.00065o IIogs-Go9d ta heaVies. B 35H5 D. te'V II .tH# packing. $6. l0u635. Shevo-t;n1a H. lambs S5.25I6-25i good ID chli- 8 3004400.
The Monticellonian., 1902-03-14
Stage of the Rtxers.
THE MARKETS.

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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
CONGREGATIONAL Notes.

Mid-week service on Thursday eve
ming at 7:31 Topic: Helps and Hinder
ances in the Christian Life, Heb. IL.
iii. Also q brief report from the La
Crosse District Convention. The pastor
will preach at both services next Sun
day Evening the third of the Yesper
services on Aquila and Priscilla A
Christian husband and wife
Miss Lucy Walker, president of the
State Missionary Society. will meet the
ladies' of the congregation on Saturday
at o'clock in the parlors of the church.
She will also speak at the young people 3
hour, o'clock on Sunday evening. Let
our ladies be present.
A monthly business meeting of Christ
ian Endeavorers at close of service on
Thursday evening Election of officers
and reports.
The pastor delivered the annual con
vention sermon at Tomah last evening
on Remember Jesus Christ
The ladies sewing circle will be snter-
tanned by Mrs Towner and Mrs. Casson
at the residence of Mrs Towner, Wed
nesday, May 81, from TO o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
Liberty Pole, May Z.
A Big Bargain for You.

In good neighborhood we Can sell
You an excellent farm consisting of 235
acres, 1870 acres under the plow, 105 acres
heavy timber so acres of which wi /
make extra good tobacco or corn land;
remaining 55 acres more rolling. Good
house 24x24 and 16x2S, good cellar barn
and basement 30xS0 with two liens 22x-
30 and 16x30; shed 26x30-i2, wood shed
16x30-10; granary l6x24-12, machine
shed 12x24-l4, two corn cribs with
wagon shed 16x20-10, hen house, 315-ft.
well with wind mill 40 foot steel tower,
12-foot wheel with hydrant, 5 brick els.
terms holding from so TO 300 barrels.
Orchard contains over l25 treus consist.
Ing of varieties Of plums, Is varieties
of apples, few cherry pear and appri-
cot trees, besides grapes, blackberries,
raspberries, etc. There is about Is acres
Of bottom land with two springs, seventy
rods to school mail by rural free de-
livery. The amount Of improvement on
above farm cannot fail TO convey the
fact that the character of the land must
be No. /. This farm is worth at least
$40 900. The Western Wisconsin Land
and Loa'4 Company can offer yon the
above place for So, 500, on easy terms.
Above is fair sample of the 43 farms
now for sale by the Western Wisconsin
Land and Loan Company. II you want
farm and mean business it may be
worth hundreds of dollars TO You to look
them over They will be pleased to see
you.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
Anothtr Hardv Ploneer Gone.

Mrs Clement Bergh, one of the pioneer
Norwegian women of Vernon county,
died at the home of her son, Matthias
Bergh. in the town of Viroqua. where
the father and mother settled in 1s49,
theyear they emigrated from Norway.
Mrs. Bergh died Friday night at the
ripe age ef 50 years, and the funeral
was held Wednesday at Coon Prairie
church, where the good Christian
mother worshiped with her family of
ten children Clement Bergh. the hus-
band, died many years since They were
parents of State Bank Examiner NJ G.
Bergb, who with many of the kindred
were present TO bid last farewell to the
self sacrificing mother who braved
pioneer hardships in a strange land that
her posterity might enjoy greater free
dom and larger opportunities than heI
native country afforded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
The Local Wool Market.

The wool seasc IS at hand. although
deliveries have bt later in commenc-
ing than some seasons, on account of
cool spring weather, and hence back
war6ness in shearing. The clip has
commenced to move in moderate way
and the merket is opened somewhat
lower than in many seasons. Buyers in
this market are paying aboutan average
of fifteen cents for unwashed wool
The general wool market is reported
very dull, with little tendency TO large
prices In some years unnatural prices
have been paid because of rival buying,
and it is fair to say that a very good per
cent of the western clip is yet in the
hands of local buyers, who have not
been able to realize first cost on their
holdings Another thing to cause slow
movement is labor strikes in some of
the large manufacturing concerns where
woods are used
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
HOW CHEAP BAKING POWDER is MADE

The health department of New York
has seized quantity of so-calied cheap
baking powder which it found in that
city. Attention was attracted to it by
the low price at which it was being sold
in the department stores. Samples were
taken and the chemist of the health de-
partment reported the stuff TO be 'an
alum powder, which analysis showed
to be composed chiefly of alum and pull
verized rock
The powder was declared to be dan
gerous to health, and several thousand
pounds were carted to the offal dock
and destroyed.
1t is unsafe to experiment with these
so-called cheap" articles of food. They
are sure to be made from alum, rock, or
other injurious matter. In baking pow
ders, the high class cream OF tartar
brands are the most economical, in use
and are healthful beyond question.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
A Chapter on "Clamming" and Pearl Hunting by
One Who Has Tried 1t.
[wrltten for the Censor ]

It is first with surprise. then with in
credulity and finally with a sort Of fas-
cination that an 'inlander" watches the
clam diggers at their work. Their queer
little crafts, looking something like old
basket hayracks afloat may now ie seen
on calm days in large numbers appar-
emily idly floating down the liver or as
they are being Towed back again to the
head of the clam bees They use no
bait but drag their hooks over and
among the opened shells. which grasp
and hold to the hooks until the men pull
them off After having rowed their
boats to certain place, the men allow
u EN- To drift back with the current and
t is while drifting down stream that
the CLAIMS are caught The clans are
sorted while the fishermen are waiting
for their boats to diff back and those
shells which have marketable value
are laid aside to be piled n land and
sold later. Those CLAIMS having shell
which are not saleable are cut open and
examined for pearls and slugs and then
thrown back into the river Usually
the valuable pearls are found in these
poor rough shells When fine pearl is
found the fortunate man notifies his
floating neighbors by characteristic
yell or whoop and then deposits his find
in little tin box filed with cotton
with which every wouldb be-pearl find
or has provided himself. It is some
what amusing to see every little com
pany of men passing these little tin box
es to and fro among them, for each
Others inspection. And very often one
- more of them contains beautiful
pearls, which are destined TO ornament
and enrich some woman's attire. who is
altogether unmindful Of the mud and
slime where they were created
The value OF pearl depends upon its
shape and lustre, even more that upon
it's size, although large pearl is worth
many times more than small one Of
the same quality. How strange that all
these gems should have lain SO long I'M.
needed and apparently unknown There
have been CLAIMS in the river, probably
for ages, and unlimited quantities Of
them have lived and died IL they, too.
contained peai is, what vast amount Of
treasure must lie buried in the mud Of
the river bed Strange things happen
in the course lf nature and the forma-
tion and location Of pearl is indeed q
strange freak of mysterious forces.
AN OBSERVER.
Liberty Pole, May z.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14

An exchange well says that there is
one thing which the supervisors of as,
sessment might very properly do at this
time when they are putting their asses
sors at work. Thatis to give them some
plain talk about using greater care in
securing the crop statistics which these
officials are supposed 10 gather. The
laxness of some assessors concerning
this matter in years gone by is simply
inexcusable. Now that we have a super
visor whose dnty is to watch the work
of the assessors, more reliable statistics
ought to be secured. We earnestly
hope supervisors will insist that we get
theTn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
A BIG COMBINATION TO CONTROL.
Tobacco Trust to Control Market ard Product
Fear Damage to Plants.

Some apprehension was felt by grow
ers of tobacco for fear Friday night 3
terrific wind, snow and cold should seri-
ously damage tobacco plants. But re-
ports are TO the effect that little damage
will result beyond the tendency to re-
tard growth. lt is indeed fortunate that
no plants had been transferred 10 the
fields
Friday and Saturday witnessed long
professions Of teams from all directions,
couveyanees being burdened with bundle
tobacco The deliveries were to the
American company.
Growers who are interested in the
shade growing process of the leaf can
get whole lot oi information upon the
subject by applying to the U, S Depart
ment of Agriculture. Bureau of Soils,
Washington, d. c., for bulletin No. go.
1t can be had by simply sending yonr
name and request for same TO the de-
partment.
A dispatch from New York says an
important movement in the battle for
the control Of the tobacco market of the
world will be made when the Continent
al Tobacco Co and the American Cigar
Co, through new management, become
practically one concern. The Continent
al buys the whole manufactured stock
of the American. This is long stride
in the carrying ont of President Dukes
plan for the greater tobacco trust. Con-
troll of the tobacco output of Cnba is
aimed at and President Duke has been
quoted as saying that the trust could
afford to loose s., 900 900 to get control
of the market of the British Empire.
The tobacco trust, though one concern,
now controls the American Tobacco Co.
capitalized at 500. 900 600; and the Hav-
ana American Co, S., 100000 Besides
that it is reaching out in England, hav-
ing already gained controlling interest
in the big Ogdern concern.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
JURY LIST FOR JUNE TERM.
Names Drawn Today Of Those Who win Serve At
the Coming FERN ofCourt

Following is list of those names
drawn today whose owners will serve at
the coming term of circuit court;
Christiana-oAJ J Melby, A Moen.
0linton-John Quinn.
Forest--C Eastman, r wincheli, g +
sherman.
Franklin - acob Dach, Ir Christ Aewison.
Genoa-Wm Riley, Elmer WO'dard.
nwood--Elihu Watson
Hamburg-John Garry. Christ Finstad.
harnony-hugust Wroble, Roy Clawsoh, Il.
G knudson.
Hlllsboro-w M Kaufman
JGiferson-John b Theil, J Harris.
Kickapoo-L o Thompson.
Liberty-C W Shut
SCark-Geo L wallace.
sterling-Cljnton X Bishop, F. j. Davis,
Union-John Butcher
Virouua---W. w. DWELL. u. :. Froiland.
webster-Fran6 slbaugh, John p, Melvin.
wheatland--J. Seymour. Ct 'es Haskell
Hilsboro Village-Fred LemKe.
LaFarge Village.-Chas DsJean.
Nestby Village-Andrew Lee, OIuf Peter
son
Viroqua City, First ward-A. o. Seal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-14
AIiEyes on Texas.

Great is Texas. Her vast cotton crops
and marvellous oil discoveries amaze the
world Now follows the startling state
ment Of the wonderful work at Cisco,
Tex. Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. My wife contracted a
severe lung trouble, writes editor J. J.
Eager which caused most obstinate
cough and finally resulted in profuse
hemorrhages, but she has been complete
ly cured by DR.. Kings New Discovery "
It's positively guaranteed for Coughs,
Colds and all Throat aud Lung troubles
Soc and 81. Trial bottles free at John
sons drug store.