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THE MecKLeNeuRo MYTH.
No Declaration Adopted Prior to the
Great Declaration.

No Declaration Adopted Prior to the
Great Declaration.
The Mecklenburg declaration of indie
pendence is one of the most persistent OF
our myths; but The patient r-5earches of
the historian has uncovered as fallacious
foundation, albeit the people OF North
Carolina still religiously celebrate May
20 as the anniversary of the alleged adop-
ton OF the so-called declaration of indie
pendence" in 1TT5.
The Mecklenburg myth owes its origin
to one Of the earliest attempts at yellow
journalism made by the American press.
La other words it was an audacious
fake" but as fakes were not so com
mon in early days as n>Nv, the Mecklen-
burg fake was taken seriously and mas
become a part OF the accepted history Of
the country, surviving the lapse of nearly
a century and still retaining a tenacious
hold upon public belief
The story of the Mecklenburg "declar-
ation of independence" delusion is this:
Oh April 80. 1919, the Raleigh N. e.
Register published five resolutions and an
accompanying statement purporting to
aave been written at the time, which said
that the resolutions were adopted on May
10. II75. by delegates from the different
parts of Mecklenburg County. North
Carolina. at a meeting in Charlotte. in
;hut county. The third of these resolu-
tons read thus: THAT we do hereby de-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02
AMERICA OF TO-DAY.
Vast Increase of the United States
Within the Century.

Vast Increase of the United States
Within the Century.
The America which the new century
sees is strikingly different in area and
influence from that which the opening
years OF the nineteenth century saw. a
hundred years before the Spanish-Amer-
lean peace treaty vas signed in Paris
on Dec. 10, 1898. thu United States oc-
cupied a comparatively small spot on the
earth'S surface. 1t was surrounded on
three sides by powerful and unfriendly
nations, As at present, its northern
boundary was Canada Its western line
was the Mississippi river, aud its south
crn border was Florida. At that time
Florida comprised not only the present
State of that name, but also a strip Of
territory extending westward to the Mis-
sisskpi river, along the southern line OF
the lNesent States Of Mississippi and Ala
bamaE Florida, throughout its entire
lengtt% from the Atlantic to the MiSsis
slppi, belonged 70 Spain, and Spain held
the the, WI L Of the territory west of that
Thus England was on the UniteJ
States aorthern border, as at present
while SpAin shut it OFF from the Gulf OF
Mexico And from the vast empire west Of
the Mississippi. The American who 5
hundred years ago. went down to st
Augustine. Pensacola. Mobile or New Or
leans. found himself in Spanish territory
The American who crossed over to st
Louis or any other point on the western
side Of the Iississippi would also tin(
himself under tn Spanish dag. EveI
Natchez was he's by Spain. contrary Il
the treaty Of peaf be between Great Brit
ain and the Unitet States signed in 1888
until 179s. In The latter year Spain
moved her BOUNDARY line short distanc'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02

PRAYER OF THE REPUBLIC.

o hodest nations the hollow Of Thy hand
Thy blessing loved, native andl
Far md wide 8 waving peoples old and
Symbols red and white blue
with wounded and with dead
blood of dying heroes waved banner, flaming red
children mothers waiting watching day and night
Washed the flag of battle stripes of virgin white
Country field blue,
shining through!
justice and love;
virtue light God above
lived and mountain trackless
and warike riunph all God to Thee!
struggling people Thou raised might
Thee shield
Republic
Hold t n Thy keeping the freel
NJ. Seeds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02

July seems to have lost its true sig
nifcance and now belongs to the small
boy whose highest aspiration x. to bur
incense to the Chinese god of L kjaw, Z
there is such a deity on the cele. jal cal
sndar The pestiferous firecraei and
the physicians ally, the toy pis' are
the small boys accessories, both u fore
and after the fact. in numbering the peace
of mind and destroying the nerves OF peo.
pie who have outlived the ebullient stage
Of youthful spirits and prefer to take
their patriotism or the nations natal day
as a man takes a cold lunch-solemnly
and with a consuming desire to have it
over with. Apart from Young America,
and his peculiar ideas Of celebration.
the day Is given over TO even more rep
rehensible forms Of jollihcation, which
are supposed to be in conformity with
the spirit of the immortal Declaration.
"Proclaim liberty throughout the land
and to all the inhabitants thereof" runs
the inscription on the old Liberty. bell,
and goodly share of the people OF the
present day liberall' construe the prOcla-
nation as a license to commit all man
ner OF offenses against health, sobriety
and the peace and dignity of the common
wealth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02
Man and His Horse.

Every man should, flor himself, his family and
ais horse) keep on hand some antiSeptie heal
Ing dressing that will quickly relieve pain; sub
due local Inflammation; heal scratches, chafes,
chaps, cuts and open wounds; cure bruises,
burns, scalds, frostbite, gals and sores; relieve
strains, sprains, sweings, muscle soreness, stiff
or lame back or mock, rheumatism. neuralgia,
the little hurts Of childhood, and the accidents
and as of every day life.
Such remedy is Greene's Infallible Linment,
an honest medicine made to sell on it's real
merits and give such satisfaction as to make
friends and keep them. 1t is equally good for
man or beast. Once introduced into the home,
the stable, the gymnasium or the training quar-
tiers, 1t becomes standby to be used with con-
idence. A bottle of it is its own best advertise
ment and all the proof of its utility and merit
required. All who use it speak well of 1t.
"Greene's Infallible Liniment has done me
world of good. shall always have a supply on
hand for use." W. A. LANCE, ex-fielder c. b. b.
Club.
81 have found from experience that Greene's
Liniment is one Of the best" F. s. Gorton.
Il consider Greene's Liniment valuable for
muscle soreness, sprains. bruises, wounds, gals
and scratches. 1t Is economical because only
little Is required. My experience justifies me In
giving it strong endorsement" Albert III. Merrill.
Mr. VIM. r. Wylie, Supt. Cation Stock Farm,
wan County, ILL.,, writes:-"I have used nearly
every lulment on the market but find yours is In
class by itself. 1t does all you claim for it,"
Mr.. Juad +. Bisbey, Chicago. says:-"I have
kept your Iniment in my house. it has in ali
instances proven satisfactory to my family and
myself"
II have used Greene's Liniment on my horses
and find it excellent" L. A. Lord, Chicago, ILL.,
HAS given far better results than any llnment
we ever used" w. IL. Flagg, Palatine, Ill.
II have used Greenes Liniment and like 1t.
1t will remove soreness and help lame horses"
Vance Nuckols, Chenille, Ohio.
There is no better article for general use
than Greepe's Eminent" George Il. Mason,
Chicago. ILL.,
II have used Greene's Infallible Liniment on
sore tendons, wind puff and scratches with the
very best results. | consider it one of the best
liniments made and recommend it to all horse
men," j. I'll. Miller. Lacrosse, Wis.
Druggists keep it or viii get it for you If you
ask them to. Accept no substitute. There is nc
lniment that will take Its place and do its work.
mother like it or Just as good The makers
j. W. Greene G. Co., II Van Buren, St, Chicago
HIS, to prove its worth, will send large free
sample in return for this advertisement and l0c
to cover cost of mailing. The regular price Is
25cts., 50cts. and $lo0 bottle.
For Sale by
c. f. DAHL, A. J. JOHNSTON,
ARNOLD & DAVIS.
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clare ourselves q free and independent
people. and eli sight ought 10 be a SOW
ereign and self governing association. I'M
der the control Of TO power other than
that Of our God aud the general govern
ment OF the Congress; to the maintenance
Of which Independence we sole nnly
pledge 70 eaca other our mutual co-opera-
ton, our liyes, our fortunes and our most
sacred honor
1t was clever invention, circumstan-
italy fortified forty-four years after the
alleged event But unfortunately for the
inventors Of the yarn, Thomas Jefferson,
John Adams ans other prominent mem
bers of the Continental Congress declar-
ed in 1919 that they cever heard - the
Mecklenburg resolutions, Furtheru1osR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02

bered,
With many a glance Of dread,
Where Tommy, dreaming Of the Fourth
Lay tossing on his bed.
The cracker, trembling greatly,
Then hied him n wood,
And sought a aark and lonely dell,
Where drops OF moisture stood.
The woodland CREATURES gathered
And gaZed, with startled eyes,
Aud listened TO his tale Of woe
With murmurs OF surprise.
Said the selfish, boastful crackefs
You see. l used my wits
Ny brothers In that fatal box
VIII p re blown 10 bits;
While |. because | reasoned
And dared to act Per BANG!I!
A terrible explosion
Throughout the woodland rang
II was frisky FREELY
Toyed with that dangling cue:
And into countless pieces
The cannon cracker few!
st. Nicholas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02

the village girls attired in white frocks
aud prunella CATERS.
Recent events have demonstrated that
there is no diminution OF patriotism tn
the country. but il is nevertheless rue
that as a people we are getting away
from the days and sentiments Of the
Conscript Fathers. Times change and
men change with them" is a truism being
exemplided in the United States. Wheth-
er the change is progress or retrogression
viii be revealed when the future is I'M
folded to the view Of the historian OF
the American republic
Turning Back the Years.
Turning back l26 years, We ind that
the Fourth OF JAY was a date fraught
with the tate OF men aud nations. 1t
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02
Mas Nnt Scentcd.

The unsophisticated old woman asked
a druggist the other day if be had any
soap. Yes, ma'am," he replied. DO
you want il scented or unscentedF
"Wen" she replied, ''bein' it's 50 small,
guess I'll take it along with me. New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02

Now it is ''the husband Of Mrs, De
pew
Queen Margherita vin not come to the
United States.
Miss Stone has been sworn TO secrecy
by the brisanjs.
Mrs. Priscilla Crcsson LEFT SJl000 n
the Philadelphia Academy Of Fine Arts
Mrs. Hay Is busily engaged in fixing
sp 4 code Of etiquette for oiiic.al Wash
lngton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02
The Old Customs.

the good old custom of firing anvils at
, midnight and daybreak, and between
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02
THE CANNON-CRACkER.

Il was a Chinese cracker,
And all clad in glowing
red,
Lay trembling in a
wooden box,
Beside our Tommys
bed.
Tomorrow" sighed the
cracker,
Unless I swiftly fly.
Long ere the shining sun
Is up,
| shall most surely
der
Out of the box he clam
$3.50
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02
DEPENDENCIES.

SlLLPU,
On Independence day,
"Unhand me-give me liberty;
I'm tired Of this dependency.
It burst its bonds straightway.
Then the index fingers, feet and arms,
Demanded to be free;
And OF they went TO join the thumb
Mid the roar of the patriotic bomb.
Each an lndependency.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02
'THEPAST ANDFUTURE
GETTING AWAY FROM THE SPIRIT
OF OLD.

Tnurth of July No Longer Day for
.nseryative NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of
oId custoHis Country Is Moving on
Broader Lines Myths Exploded.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-13
THE NECK BEAUTIFUL.
Appearance Pleasing to Herself
and Her Admirers.

Nothing is more aggrava ting to the
average woman than the black, gray
or brown streak that shows around
the neck after the wearing of high
dress collars. The mark is often the
result of bad dye in the facing of the
collar, and half an hour devoted to
facing all of ones collars with white
silk or even white cotton will be well
spent. Sometimes the rubbing of the
stiff band scars the neck, and scrub
skin seem more sensitive, and so still
more darkly bruised.
Loosen the collars a little and have
them finished at the top with soft
roll of the material. Such finish is
always becoming, and often removes
the trouble in little while.
If the mark must be taken off at
short notice, perhaps because a dress
cut a little low in the neck is to be
worn, then anoint the flesh thorough
Iy with warm vaseline. Use a soft
linen cloth dipped in vaseline, apply
ing it as if it were soap, and turning
the cloth whenever the applied sur
face gets soiled. This is very impor-
tant, or you will only scrub the stain
in deeper.
Let the neck crest" a little while,
and then with warm soapsuds and a
very soft sponge wash off the grease
thoroughly. Rinse with hot water
several times and then battle with
cold water till the skin is chilled. This
should close the pores and leave the
skin dry and smooth. Unless this is
accomplished the open pores and
greasy surface will only promptly at
tract the stain again.
When the skin is entirely dry, dust
we'll with dry oatmeal. Rub off light
ly, and when the natural color of the
skin is regained, after all the manipu,
lation, the neck will, in nine cases out
of ten, be pretty and white
When you are not in quite so much
hurry use warm soapsuds and sponge
rubbing, rinse thoroughly and chill
with cold water. In stubborn cases
a paste of bread dough bound about
the throat over night by linen scarf
will leave the skin smooth and pure
when washed off with warm water in
the morning.
Don't employ rough methods, don't
use ammonia, and never scrub the neck
if you desire to make the skin beauti-
full and white. Whatever bruises or
enlarges the pores of the skin only
pro1ongs the difficulty of removing
stains.-Chicago American.
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2S'R'.2SIEEEG1E4EgS
= ztE !5;Ij'
A CORNER CUPBOARD.
How Any Bright HOusekeeper Can
Improvise one Easily and
Very Economically.

A corner cupboard has the adVan-
tage of being useful and effective
and at the same time exceedingly
economical in the matter of space
it occupies. Such a corner cupboard
as sketched would be useful in
small fat and it can be easily and
economically contrived. If one can
utilize the walls for the two sides of
the cupboard one saves a lot of trou-
BILE. If the room is low one then
the cupboard could extend from
floor to ceiling, but if the room is
high then the cupboard might be
from five feet six inches to six feet
from floor to top. The front should
be from 30 to SO inches wide, Two
fat pieces of wood, some three inch
es wide and about three-quarters of
an inch thick, should be got out the
length of the height of the cupboard.
These pieces could be chamfered at
the edges, or a couple of grooves
taken out with plane to add to the
appearance, or they can left just
fat.
Now get out two further strips
about same width, but half an inch
thick, to go at right angles to the
uprights (see ground plan; the up
rights are A and the side pieces b;
we leave the main structural details
of our cupboard. The use of the
side pieces B is to fill out the narrow
angles made by the front pieces A
and the wall. B should be glued to
A and screws might be put through
A at top and bottom to add to the
strength. The cornice at top and
plinth at bott ON are builders wide
molding and should be cut just to
occupy the angle. The ends, where
they come against the wall, will
have to be leveled or cut like the
inter of a frame so that they fit
close to the wall, which they would
not do if the molding were cut off
square. The cornice and plinth will
keep the uprights in position when
nailed to the wall. The shelves
should now be got out of half-inch
deal. They will be triangIes, with
the two ends which come against
the uprights cut off, and all the
shelves will be the same shape.
They will be held up or rest upon
three blocks Cd in plan). The blocks
against the uprights could be glued
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-13

President of Nurses Association, Watertown. NY
most distressing cases of Inflammation
and liberation of the ovaries and womb.
have known that doctors used Lydia
Il. Pinkham'S Vegetable COM
pound when everything else failed
with their patients. | have advised my
patients and friends to use it and have
yet to hear of its first failure to cure.
+" Four years ago had falling of the
womb from straining in lifting heavy
patient, and knowing of the value of
your Compound L began to use it at
once, and in six weeks l was we'll once
more, and have had no trouble since
] am most pleased to have had an oppot-
tunity to say few words in praise of
your Vegetable Compound, and shall
take every occasion to recommend it. -
Miss VIRGINIA GRANEs.-S5oO0 forfeit II
GboUe testimonial is not genuine.
Lydia e. Pinkham'S Vegetable
Compound has stood the test of
time, and has cured thousands.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick WO-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
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to them and screwed as well, and
the sides of the blocks coming
against the wall could be nailed to
the wall, thus forming not only sup
ports to the shelves, but keeping the
uprights in position. Settle how far
the shelves are to be apart and then
carefully measure the spaces off on
both uprights, so that when the
shelves are put in they will be hor-
izontal. The blocks in the angle of
the walls can be nailed on, having
carefully marked the width of the
spaces, so tha- these blocks CORE
spond with those against the up
rights. In mailing to a wall, it is
better to make a hole with a fine
bradawl before driving home the
nails. The sketch shows seven
shelves, as the one behind the cor
nice forms the top of the cupboard.
There need not be one at the bot
tom, the floor doing duty.
Having now the two uprights, with
proceed to put the cupboard togeth-
er, which should not be a difficult
task if the measurements are cor
rect. The cornice and pIinth should
be carefully nailed to the walls.
The projecting shelf from which
the curtain is hung is contrived by
getting out a piece of wood to fit in
front of the shelf and round the two
uprights. The corners must be cut
to the angles of the wall to which
it might be nailed. A small rod
should be fastened underneath this
projecting shelf to carry the curtain
which takes the place of a door
1t can be weighted at the bottom
and if it runs at the back of the
plinth the dust will be kept out.
The woodwork should be painted
or stained and vanished Those
who have not the conveniences fol
getting out the wood should ask g
carpenter to do this. Fixing into
position would not be an arduous
Chicago Daily News.
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gentlemen, in England. There is prob
ably little doubt that the old noble
man died of broken heart over the fail
ure of Whitaker Wright's company,
the London & Globe, of which Lord
Dufferin had consented to be chair
man without knowing much about the
company's operations. He gave up
most of his fortune to make good the
other shareholders losses. The new
marchioness is a beautiful woman.
mistress of tact and of the art of en-
PERTAINING, and will be abundantly
able to sustain her high estate in the
society of Europe. The young earl
was the second son of his celebrated
father, and came in the line of sue
cession on the death of his elder broth
er in Africa two years ago. He is fol-
lowing in the footsteps of his father
in the diplomatic service, and is now
on assignment in the London foreign
office.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-13
Removing Ink from Paper.

Nearly all the acids remove spots
of ink from paper, but it is important
to use such as least attack its It's
sue. Spirits of salt, diluted into five
or six times the quantity of water,
may be applied with success upon the
spot and after a minute or two
washed off with clear water. a so
luton of oxalic acid, citric acid OF
tartaric acid is attended with the
least risk and may be applied upon
the paper or plates without fear of
damage. These acids, taking out
writing ink and not touching the
printing, can be used for restoring
books where the margins have been
written upon without attacking the
text
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-13
washing Carpets with soap.

If carpets be very dirty they will
look better and brighter for being
washed with soap. Beat the carpet
to free it of dust, then nail it down
on the floor and wash it with lather
made with yellow soap dissolved in
hot water, with the addition of lit
tie soda. Rub the mixture into the
carpet with house flannel, and then
rinse with clean water and rub with
a dry cloth. Only attack a little
piece of the carpet at time and fin
ish before going on to another part.
If, after it is dry, the colors do not
look bright, apply to the carpet a
weak solution of alum in water.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-13

The only safe course to take is TO keep
the blood pure, digestion good, and
sleep regular No remedy equals in all
respects, Pcruna for these purposes. If
the system is run down and weakened
by catarrh, Peruna renovates and re-
juvenatcs the nerves and brain.
A book on the catarrhal diseases of
summer will be mailed to any address,
upon request, by The Pcruna Medicine
Co, Columbus, Ohio.
The above testimonials are only two
of so, 600 letters received touching the
merits of Peruna as catarrhal tonic
No mere useful remedy to tone up the
system has ever been devised by the
medical profession.
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POPULAR IN ENGLAND.
The new marchioness of Dunerin,
who Was AEIss Flora Davis,
of New York.

This picture is the latest that has
been taken of the new marchioness
of Dufferin, the most recent addition
to the ranks of the American girls who
are peeresses Of the realm.
The marchioness was formerly Miss
Florence Davis, of New York, and she
was married in 1893 to the present
marquis, who was Viscount Ciande-
boye. He is just SO and has been in the
English diplomatic service for the past
nine years, having served at Constan-
tinople, Paris and Stockholm. He be-
came peer the other day, upon the
death of his father, the gallant old
marquis, who was one of the greatest
diplomats, as well as one of the finest
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-13
Brutas' Little Joke.

tony had nncbilized two or three corps of
legions and got his eight-inch apid- fire guns
into play, az have no longer any, stomach
for war"
'eWeT.'' replied Brutus, after his custom
airy FIVE minutes for thought, 'fhaving no
more casus belIi. we might as well lay down
our arms"
And IL took Caesar another five minutes
to figure out the deadly entendre that lay
in tie words of the noblest Roman of them
aIl.-Portland Oregonian.
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Mutual

Mr.. Squashly-Do you know, Miss
Dearthing, at times I am fearfully
tempted to end my life?
Miss Dearthing fabsent1y, as the
clock strikes 11)-Are you, Mr.. Squash
ly2, So am Harvard Lampeop.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-08-13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

One Sunday afternoon some one was tell
ing a pitiful tale of canary that had its
was necessary The ladies of the party
were lamenting over the sad affair, when
one young woman, wishing TO relieve the
pressure, remarked: 80, well. the little
thing can get along nicely on three legs"
to laugh she said, hurriedly:: 90, sure
enough, it has only two legs. I was think
ing it was like chicken Toledo Times