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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The death rate in Glasgow from tn
berculosis is still 20 per 10000.
The highest inhabited spot in Eu-
rope is the observatory on Mount Etna,
9,075 feet above sea level.
The foreign population of the Brit
ish isles numbers $4,000. Germans
hold first place in point of numbers,
Russians second, French third.
Vesta is the most brilliant of the
smaller planets. 1t is visible TO the ma
ked eye. It's diameter is 300 miles only,
and its surface is but ninth Of Eu-
rope.
Italy, with most murders, has fewer
accidental deaths than any other Eu-
ropean country. Compared with Eng
land she has only ISL per million to
our GO per million year.
Out of every 1000 of the population
Of the United Kingdom 60 are domestic
servants, "A belong TO the commercial
classes, while the professional people,
including civil servants, number 80.
The best peat in the world for burn
ing comes from the Bog of Allen, in Ire
land. The next best is from the Harz,
in Germany. OF French 100 pounds
are only equal to 81 pounds of Irish.
Kansas and Missouri have been the
centers of the meat-packing industry.
Seattle, Wash, is coming to the fore.
Vast herds of cattle are appearing In
Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Seat
tie is the base from which cattle on
the hoof hogs and sheep are shipped to
Alaska as well as to the Canadian fu-
kon. Dawson is the slaughtering CEN
ter.
An acetylene lamp Of 2o-eandle
power has been perfected for use in
Headings" in mines. 1t gives large
volume of clear, bright light, IS times
brighter than coal gas. The lamp
weighs nine ounces, burns four hours
at a cost Of two cents. When placed
in the dark and lighted beside l6-can-
die electric light it makes it look red
IN comparison.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
DISCOVERIES OF cEYLoN.
The Portuguese Were Pioneers IN
That Wonderful Country Hut
Were Ousted.

The Portuguese, who in the days Of
their commercial greatness had a
wonderful keen eye for anything like
gold that comes from successful com
mercial pursuits, were the first Euro
peans 10 discover Cey1on and to make
use of the island. They occupied the
desirable ports from early in the six
teenth century TO the middle of the
seventeenth. Then the Dutch came
along and ousted them. This was in
1856. And for 140 years the Dutch adj
ministered the maritime provinces. In
1916 the English took from them this
last remaining stronghold. II was
not until 1915 that the British hold on
the island was clinched by the depar-
ture OF the king of Randy. Up TO that
time. despite the impress that they
had made on the coast, the Europeans
had been entirely unable to get into
the interior, and the kings Of Handy
had reigned over several million peo-
pie who paid tribute to them. Great
kings they must have been, some OF
them. for there are many evidences 70
show that the civilization Of those
DAYS was something worth while. In
area the island is about the same size
as Holland or Belgium. II is 271 miles
long and 1877 miles across at extreme
breadth. Its area is 25.365 square
miles. II Singalese the island is
Lanka. Its later names were Serendit
and Taprobane.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
CENTRAL VERMONT RAIL WAY.

Corrected 10 Mar, 2. iso2.
GOING SOUTH
Tuias leave Randolph as follows
2 10 a. MI.
Night Express daily. for Boston and an New
EaEaui points Through Coaches and
seepug cars for Boston via Lowell, also
ior Springfield
10 II a. MI.
MAJ seek DAYS Dor Worcester Boston and
New Nork, Pullman parlor car 20 Boston.
L a5 II. M.
Limited Express week days for Boston and
iof New York. via Springfield OF New Lon-
don. Through Coaches and Pullman Buffet
parior Car 70 Boston. Through coach TO
7eaP M.
Passenger week DAYS tor Whit River Janet
GOING NORTH
1 IA n. MI.
Might Express daily for Montreal, ogdens-
burg, kichf1rd, ottawa and the west
sleeping car % Montreal
. Ia a. MI.
Passenger week days for 81 Adams, Mont.
real, Ottawa aud Richford, connecting AZ
Essex Junction with Express for Troy,
Albany aud New York
q "a n. MI.
Sundays only. Accommodation for 81
q IA H. M.
mai and Express week days for Burlng-
Ton Cambridge Junction. St Aihaus, kuuses
Point hichiord and Montreal Pullman
furior car 20 Montreal
o 10 H. MI.
Express week DAYS for Montreal and
thleago. Pullman Parlor car g. Montreal
anu Pullman Sleeping car % Chicago.
p. a. FTTZHUuH
vice President and Gen1 Manager.
+. W. CUMMINGS.
General Passenger Agent
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
Announcement.
DR.. Emnons'

yonthiy Regulator has brought happiness =
tuulrets 81 anxious women. There Is posi-
ively no other remedy known 10 medical scieie'
fhat will 80 quickly and safely do the work
Ioupes [ and most obstinate irregularities non
nv cause -elieved Immediately. success guar
lnteed atsny stage. No PAIN uangst, OF inter
,ases where others have failed The Tnost dim
sult cases SC 3cessfuIy treated by mail and bene
fclal results guaranteed in every instance. n
isl whatsoever. We treat hundreds OF ladic
lghon we never see Write for further particular
ana free confidential advice. Do not put on to'
onr. An letters truthfully answered. kemem
SER this remedy Is absolutely safe under ever.
,,ssihle condition and positively leaves no afte
In efectupon the health. sent BY mall secure !,
seaiea s. 81 Money letters should be registered
Or J W. EAIMONS CO, 10 Tremon' 81, Boston
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
PbiIadeIphia Girls.

Tess-If you don't love him, why
don't YOU let him know it?
Jess-WelI, be sends me flowers and
takes me to the theater, you know,
and
Tess-But, graciousl Idon't see how
you can play with his affections that
way.
Jess-Play? I call that working"
m.-Philadelphia Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
NMiscnn.trned.

Doctor (who has large idea of his
own skill)-Indeed, have never heard
a complaint from one Of my patients
Hostess-I don't doubt it, doctor.
The errors Of physicians are generally
buried with their patients.-Harlem
Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17

sediment or SET
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys II it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire 10
pass it or pain in
the back is also
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
NM nntslde Now.

We envy other men who seem
To have SO much that gives them pride
An, but there's milk beneath the cream,
There's mud below the limpid stream,
The house may have a rotten beam
That looks so well oVside.
eChlcaEo Record Herald
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
Postage in 1900.

Every letter composed Of a single
sheet Of paper conveyed not exceeding
40 miles, cents; over 40 miles and not
exceeding % miles, 10 cents; over 90
miles and not exceeding $50 miles, 1874
cents; over 80 miles and not exceeding
900 miles. II cents; over 500 miles and
not exceeding 500 miles, 20 cents; over
500 miles, 95 cents. Every letter COM
posed Of three pieces Of paper triple
these rates. Every letter composed Of
four pieces Of paper, weighing over
one ounce, quadruple those rates, and
1t the rate Of four single letters for
each ounce any letter or packet may
weigh. Every ship letter originally re-
reived at an Office tos delivery, { Ssets
~. Y. Sun.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
All I'm That Glass

sillicus-Haye you noticed that most
heroes are married men?
Cynicus-Sir, every married man Is
a Philadelphia Record.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17

Elsie-Dacious, mamma, what fun
ny odorl
Mamma--Yes, dear, run down and
see if papa is smoking one Of those
county fair cigars or whether Nora
is burning the other cabbage in the
ktchen.-Chicago Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with YOU
water and let il stand twenty-four hours, a
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17

There IS comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed. that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys. liver bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. Il couects inability
10 hold water and scslding pain in passing
Il, or bad effects following use Of liquor.
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled TO 60 often
during the day. and 10 get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root Is soon
realized. II stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
n you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17

convincing proof that the kidneys and bad
der ave otft az ordar
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17

wonderful discovery
and a book that tells
more aboutii. both sent
absolutely free by mail,
address DR.. Kilner &
Co.. Binghamion. N. Y
ton reading this genera
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Wednesdays Campaign Opening.

/ The CENSOR went to press in advance
of the opening campaign meeting last
Wednesday. 1t is no exaggeration ia
state that it was the largest attended
political meeting ever held in Viroqua,
although only two days notice was
given Every seat in the great taber-
nacle was occupied and three hundred
chairs were crowded into the aisles.
Hundreds of people remained standing
outside Of the building. Governor La
Foiiette was given a splendid ovation
on ent ring the building and the dem
onstrstlons Of approval throughout the
meeting were earnest and sincere. He
was introduced by Chairman Mahoney
OF the county cammittee, who after
paying tribute to his personal and po-
litical friend the late General Rusk, en-
tered vigorously upon his speech, first
taking up national affairs, then COM
pete review of matters in the state.
spea King for over two hours. The CEN
SoR will not attempt a review of the
speech for it was given in full in our
last, issue in supplement form. at the
close Governor La Toilette was given
hearty cheers and the crowd kept him
for half hour shaking hands.
Thursday morning the governor and
his wife were driven to Rsadstown. TAX
ing the train for La Fargo, where he
addressed large gathering for thirty
minutes. 1t was intende that he should
make brief talks at Viola and Reads
town, but he had only opportunity to
greet the enthusiastic crowds gathered
there. The excursion train was late and
could not hold for him. At Gays Mills
he spoke to five thousand people, then
drove to Boscobel for an evening meet
ing.
Everywhere Governor La Toilette is
received by tremendous gatherings of
honest listeners. The rank and file
know that he stands for principles dear
to their interests.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
A Happv Country Wedding.

A very pleasant wedding occurred al
the home of Mr. and Mrs Ellis Reed, in
the town of jefferson Tuesday, Oct. z,
when their daughter Katherine M
Reed and Leone Buchanan were Joined
in the holy bonds of matrimony. The
wedding march was rendered by Miss
McGrath, of Spai ia, as the bridal couple
made their way to the veranda where
they were met by Rev. Wi herbee, of
Bloomington, who pronounced them
man and wife, in the presence of a large
number of relativ and friends. Fully
a hundred 9artook Of bountiful we'd
ding feast Guests from a distance
wore the Misses Nc Grath, of Sparta
and Hon. John Stevenson and wife of
Breckenridge, Minnesota, The couple
were the recipients of many useful
gifts. They will reside in the town Of
Viroqua, where a msdern and up.to-
date home has been erected for them.
Gods blessing goes with them. The
bride il a laughter of jefferson, a lady
in all that natural graces, home train
ing and liberal education can accom-
plish AS a student, teacher and com
panion her standing is of the superior
grade. Mr.. Buchanan is one Of the
leading young farmers of this section
He has been treasurer of the town OF
Vir Qua for the past two years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Not Taking Chances.

The CENSOR will not vouch for the
trnth of the following, but it is for con-
venierce said to have occurred in the
court house last week County Clerk
Sherman was reused from mis- ccgita.
tions by the appearance of Soung man
from the up country. Marriage icense
here2" he whispered to the clerk.
Yes" Girl haYe to be here7' No
How soon can / get one after she
agrees2' In fifeen minutes after you
get here. Sure pop?' ''Yes. Any
particular hurry about it2' There is.
There's seven of us after the same girl
and if she says yes to me I've got to be
spliced inside of half an hour or she'll
change her mind. am just prospect
ing, you see. Be prepared for cyclone
about ten DAYS hence
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15

Activity is tobacco matters has not
ceased in this county. For three weeks
past buyers have mono olizssl every
livery outfit in Viroqus aud surround.
ing towns and the hotels have .isen over
run each night. The country districts
have swarmed with foreign and local
| inspectors and buyers. All appear 10
have been successful in getting their
share If contracts for deliveries of the
| crop. One of the riders tells the CEN
SoR that a very large per cent, of the
farmers have disposed of their holdings,
and the transients will seek other fields
of operation.
Oh matters in other tobs growing
sections of the state the .er5on Re
porter comments: The movement in
the new crop has already reached such
proportions that the great bulk Of it
seems likely to be contracted for while
yet on the poles, and at prices, too,
showing better average than any crop
of recent years has been marketed
When it is remembered that the crop is
the largest in acreage aud heaviest in
yield that has yet been produced in the
state, it can easily be figured out that
the growers are 5000 TO receive the lar
gest amount of money ever paid out for
Wisconsin tobacco crop. The distri-
buting of from three to four million dol
lars about the tobacco growing sections
in few months will certainly place the
farmers in possession of vast sum of
money. The early movement of the
crop also ensures - long season of to-
baceo handling at the tobacco points
This means work for an unusual amount
of help in the warehouses and business
in these towns will consequently -four
ish. The prosperity derived from the
tobacco business for the packing points
is we'll known and appreciated and the
bright prospect for the coming season is |
one of great anticipation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Last Fair Successful.

The Gays Mills fair managers expert.
eneed an ideal week for their annual
fair, and everything contributed to make
it great success The fact that it was
the last agricultural snow and race
meeting for ne western part of the
state, aided to make il success, the
public accepting the last opportunity to
get together for the year. Wednesday
wa educational day, and Superintend-
emit Brindley did his part to bring out the
full school forces Of the county, and he
succeeded well The railroad generous
ly gave the little folks free excursions
from north and south and admission TO
th. grounds was free for all school chill
dren and teachers We are told that
some districts sent their full number Of
pupils. The educational exhibit WAS
large and fine. Other departments were
up 70 standard aud the racing was
great feature, more than fifty animals
being ntered Vernon county had q
number Of exhibitors and premium win
ners az the fair. among the stock breed
ers being A 7. Jordan and g. n Tate
Of La Fargo. W. r. Fisher and Fl i.
Swain, and doubtless Others
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
MARVELLOUS RAILROAD MANAGEmENr

Chicago Tribune In no respeet IL
the success of American business meth
ods more clearly shown than in railway
management. The railways of the Unit
ed States are better equipped, better Of
ticered, and have better financial direc-
tion than those of England or the CONT
nent of Europe.
Whether passengers or freight be con-
sidered, there is scarcely room TO oues-
tion the advantage on the American
side of the account.
The passenger trains in the United
States are more luxuriors than those
abroad. The former are better equip
ped at all points than the latter The
cars are heavier, ths locomotives are
more powerful the road beds on the
principal lines are in better condition,
and for ordinary trains the time is fas-
ter. For long, contii uous runs there
ere no quicker trains abroad than in this
country.
The American freight cars carry from
three to ten times the loud of the for
eign goods car. American freight
schedules are more regularly kept and
rates are much lower Locomotives are
far more powerful for all kinds of traffic
in this country than on the other side
of the ocean.
These reflections are suggested and
stimulated in part by the late annual
report Of the Chicago, Milwaukee &, st.
Paul Railway That great system dur
ing the last fiscal year spent above six
million dollars in betterments. 1t had
an increase of three and one Quarter
million dollars in gross earnings and
over million dollars in net earnings
! The dividend rate ON common stock was
advanced from TO 7 per cent. The
enormous gross earnings of forty-fve
million dollars may well. as the late
President Kruger said ''staggar hu-
manity or at least that part of it
I which is engaged In railroading abroad.
| More gratifying than all else is the
| fact that the st. Paul Roal, like all it's
| principle competitors, is giving eminent
| satisfaction to the people. It's passenger
! accommodations are as nearly perfect as
/ human ingenuity and experience at this
stage of the world progress know how
/ TO make them It's provisions for
freight, although partly outgrown by
the pressure of business, are on q gener-
GUS scale its rates. com garatiYely speak
ing, are low, and its efforts to increase
and extend the service in every direc-
tion are unremitting
What il true Of the st. Paul is equal
ly true Of the other great trunk lines
and especially these west Of Chicago.
Nobody grudges them their prosperity
nor wishes to see it interrupted or di-
unfinished. The prosperity Of the rail-
roads to a considerable extent is bound
up with that Of the whole people, and
neither one can advance or retrograde
seriously without carrying the other in
the same direction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
How Timber Is Wasted.

Hundreds of thousands Of cords of
good wood are being burned every year
in Wisconsin by settlers in clearing up
their farms This wood is burned ia
the log, to get it out of the way just as
the same thing was come in Milwaukee
county years ago Although the price
of cord wood in Milwaukee is, and has
been high. it does not paw these northern
homeseekers to get it out and deliver it
to the railroads for shipment. All they
can get for a cord of good wood, at a
station, is 81, which dos not pay for
cutting and hauling. So the wood is
burned on the ground. Milwaukee Free
Press
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Frank Davis is spending a weel
with relatives in Sparta


with relatives in Sparta
Miss Larson of Eastman, is in the
city visiting her cousin E W. HaZen.
The Kickapoo railroad carried q
thousand peorle to the Gays Mills fair
last Thursday, from points north. With
out convenieDces at different stations
people could not be Accommodated, the
road carrying them to and fro each
morning and evening
There win be total eclipse of the
moon October is and II, visible in
North America. The moon will enter
the shadow seventeen minutes past ten
o'clock D. IN on the 10th. The eclipse
will be total nineteen minutes pass eley-
en- and will end at forty-eight minutes
past twelve of the nth.
The high school debating society by
the young men, organized last Friday
evening. HelTner Steenberg was elect
ed president, VIII Ady vice-president,
John Kendall secretary, Rockwell DAVIS
| treasurer Weekly meetings Will be
held and snbjscts Of interest discussed
! and program carried through There
/ is nothing that 50 adds ~ the ilterest Of
school and is Of greater value to stu.
dents than this work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Congregational Notes.

Mid-week services on Thursday even
ing at Z 80
TIE pastor will preach at both servi-
ces next sunday.
The Ladies Sewing Circle will meet
In the church parlors on Wednesday,
Oct 70. at 80 p. IN.
Our people enjoyed the services Of two
former pastors last Sunday. Rev. s T.
I4atharp who was pastor in 1901, now
living at Ashland, Wis, and Rev, =, II.
Ma.on of Milws ukee pastor 1sS9-90
Good attendance last Sunday, con-
sidariup the stormy day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Smallpox On St. Joseph Ridge.

Twenty cases of smallpox are report.
ed at st Joseph Ridge between here
and La Crosse. They were discovered
By Health Officer Freeloif and DIR, Nor
rison of La Crosse.
The schools in the vicinity have been
or Tered closed and unless the condition
becomes less serious they will not be
opene until late in the month. perhaps
not then Great care is being main.
tanned to prevent the spread OF the dis
ease.-Cashtou Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
A NEW BISHOP

Some time since Bishop Halverson re-
signed his pastorate at Coon Prairie
Lutheran church, which he held for
over thirty years. He felt that he could
not do justice to his local charge and re-
tain the bishopship in the church. His
parishioners were unwilling to have Mr..
Halverson leave them, and finally he
consented t. remain and resign his high
position, which he did. He is succeed
ed as bishop of the synod by Rev. A. K.
Hagen, of La Crosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Fill Political Vacancies.

The Prohibition county committee
has placed the name of V. A. Stoddard
of Ontario on their ticket as candidate
for Assembly in place of DR.. Gott Of
Viroqua, who declined the nomination
on account of i'll health. Atty. Chas
Minshall of Viroqua, who has been h
convert to the party since Mr.. Morrow s
speech there, will run for district attor-
ney.-La Fargo Enterprise
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
III -7q5out 90u friends and HelgA6o1y.
'OLITlCAL rIEETINGS.

d. o. MAHoNEY AND A. H. DAHL.
{ West PRAIRIE, Saturday Oct. IS.
J. II. BENNETT AND L. GRIMSRUD.
: ESOFEA, Saturday night, Oct. IS
c J SMITH AND A. H. DAHL.
ROSS, Monday night. Oct. 20.
LIBERTY POLE, Tuesday Oct. 81.
. o MAHoNEY AND j. H. BENNETT.
PURDY, Monday night, Oct. 20.
NEWTON. TUESDAY night, Oct. 21
'hese meetings will open at 7:30 in
evening. Everybody turn ont.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
ylrouua Lecture Association.

The opening number for the Viroqua
lecture association will be presented
Oct. 9th by the "Roys Entertainers
Members Of the association are re-
quested to meet at the Office of Smith q
Griffin. Saturday evening next, at s
o'clock, for the purpose of electing off.
cers for the ensuing year A full at
tendance requested,
President Coffland and Sec'y Pearson
present the following financial state
ment OF last seasons course:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-15
Coz Damned Ss. 90 O0O.

Secretary John NJ. True Of the State
Board of Agriculture estimated that the
loes 70 Wisconsin farmers on the corn
crop this season by reason Of the cold,
wet weather during q portion Of the
SKINNER an the early frcsts this fall
approxlmates s., 600, coo