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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-06-13

woods Cozsnty-aain track. 80 miles:
value per nEIe $50. valuation slLiae.
Kiorra Cosznty-3ain track 80 u1iies:
value Der nile SFe- total valuation. s.. .fa
Greer Cocnty-Afasa line 2sss miles:
value per mile s2e; total valuation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
WAS A sAUcY CRAFT.
The Wasp Was All Ready to Sting at
ANY Moment,

The Wasp Was All Ready to Sting at
Amy Moment.
What struck me as being a very
amusing incident occurred just as the
army transport Catania, having on
board the First regiment, District Of
Columbia infantry, United States vol
unteers, was pulling away from Key
West, bound for Santiago, about the
9Th of July. 1885, remarked an officer
of the District of Columbia National
Guard, who served with the volunteer
regiment. 1.-THE Wasp, a converted
yacht, which did not appear to be much
larger than n full-grown tugboat, when
compared with the transport, approach
ed us, and the officer in command who
was a lieut. anant of the navy, announc-
ed. with a megaphone, in tone that
every man aboard the Catania could
hear: I have been ordered to convoy
you to Santiago de Cuba. You will
take position about 800 yards off my
starboard quarter. In case of attack
move to my disengaged side and make
off as rapidly as possible while take
care of the enemy
Hearing such big talk from such a
| tiny craft caused general laughter on
| the transport, as well as widespread
admiration for the officers and men Of
| the Wasp. No sooner had the mega
| phone message been completed than
the Wasp proceeded to get busy. A
steamer was moving up the harb0r not
displaying a flag The converted yachs
sent a solid shot across the bow Of the
! stranger. The latter FASTENED to run
up the German colors. This eonvinc
ei US that the commaning officer of our
| escort meant business.
IAN went well for several days, but
one perfect afternoon the actions of ths
! Wasp caused excitement to mount
/ high, We were off the north coast or
Cuba, and those members of the reg
ment wearing shoulder straps were az;
| sembled aft on deck for officers school.
All of a sudden smoke began 10 pour
from the stacks OF the yacht and she
made of like a streak in the direct on
of big vessel that just could be sic ht-
ed with the aid of glasses in the lis
lance toward shore AS the vessels
! reared one another each of them dis
played signal flags and the Wasp turn
ed back The big craft that had been
sighted proved Ia be one of our crilis-
ers. / verify believe, however, that
the yacht would have attacked any
thing in sight, even one of the enemy's
battleships If the opportunity had been
presented. In the vernacular of the
day. the Wasp was pulling or the
traces and eager fer scrap with any
thing afloat
"As we rounded the eastern end Of
the island" said the officer, according
to the Washington Star, the Wasp
drew alongside the Catania. and the
naval lieutenant stated, with his mega
phone; I move ahead and put ia ut
Guantanamo for news We conclud-
ed that he was most anxious TO learn
II there had been naval engagement
| While we were en- route from Key
! West, which he had missed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
In Public Places.

1t Is impossible to perform some of
the simplest acts of every day life with
anything approaching grace. Did you
ever watch a man taking a drink of
water in a public place, in a railroad
station or on a train, where he is aware
that many eyes regard him? Watch
this some time; you'll find it interest
ing. The man, You see holds the glass
in his right hand while he drinks, and
it is his inability meanwhile to make
his unoccupied hand look graceful that
makes the spectacle worth while. Oae
fellow, as he stoops over the cup in an
elegant attitude, an attitude like that
of bowling, solves the enigma of what
to do with his left hand by putting it
in his trousers pocket. Another holds
1t behind his back. A third puts the
thumb of it in the pocket Of his waist
coat. and a fourth swings the hand like
a pendulum to and fro at his side, But
all men. do what they will with their
left hand. look awkward and self-con-
scious when drinking in public, and 1t
Is amusing to watch them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
british EARTHQUAKES.

Earthquakes are not so uncommon
IN the British Isles as might be sup.
posed. Out of the 6.S3t EARTHQUAKES
which had been recorded in the world
from the earliest times up to 1880 the
British Isles were responsible for no
fewer than 255. The district of Com
rie in Perthshfre. is the favorite resort
of the earthquake, and in the winter
of 1899 no fewer than lao earthquakes
were experienced in that locality, Both
in England and Scotland the autumn is
the commonest time for earthquakes
There have been seventy-nine in au-
fumn. seventy-four Ia winter, forty
four i'm spring. and 4fty-eight In sum
mer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
Remark able Caves.

Two remarkable caves have been dis
covered in France, in which the walls
are covered with drawn and painted
figures of the paleolithie epoch. These
are mostly figures of animals, and some
of them have been drawn with striking
correctness. IN the first cave, at Com
barelles (Dordognel. the figures are
drawn with deeply engraved line and
are vigorous In execution. They in
clude the mammoth. reindeer and other
animals extinct In France. In the
second cave, at Font-de- Gaume, not far
from the former. black lines are used.
and sometimes the whole animal Is
painted black. forming silhouette.
Red ocher is also used in the figures.
which are sometimes four feet long.
Many of the figures are covered with q
stalagmite deposit which often reaches
an inch in thickness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

liberate Judgment of the party on impor~
tant issues. That the platform promises
of the Republican party have been brok-
en- and its honor stained in Wisconsin
no man is permitted truthfully to deny.
There can be no misunderstanding as to
the Republican platform of 1902. What
ever difference of opinion individuals may
have heretofore entertained as Republi-
cans, they must aequiesce in the express
ed will of the party. 1t has spoken in
no uncertain voice for the enactment of
these platform declarations into law in
twenty-three of the thirty-three Senate
districts and seventy of the 100 Assem-
bly, districts of the State. 1t has pro-
claimed by overwhelming majority, from
Lake Superior to the Illinois line, that
its promises shall be made good to the
last letter.
The greatest danger menacing Republl-
can institutions to-day is the overbalanc-
ing control of city, State and national
legislatures by the wealth and power OF
public service corporations. The prob
lem presented is a momentous one. Ii
calls for no appeal to passion, prejudice
or fear. 1t calls for courage, patriotism
ana SelI-SdCflUcts II CANS lOF SOiuLiOh'
Shall the American people become ser
wants instead of masters of their boosted
material progress and prosperity
of the colo ssal wealth this free land has
fostered nd protected?
Gentlemen of the convention, the con-
test for equal and just taxation and nom
ination by direct vote is not yet com
pletely on. The nomination which you
have Just rendered me is the unmistaka'
BILE. the emphatic demand of the Repub'
hcan party for the prompt enactment OF
these laws. But between the expressed
will and the ripening Of these measures
into law there are caucuses and conven-
tons for the nominations of candidates
for the Senate and Assembly. When the
Legislature copvehes there are the same
forces to be met and contended with that
led to the I'D doing of the last Legislature
| appeal to you and through you to the
people of the State to be yigilant to the
last hour. Do not relax your efforts I'M
til this god work is finished. Let nc
man be named for the Legislature who is
not fully in accord with the Republican
platform. Every pledge of the platform
which you have adopted here to-day has
my unqualified approval, and if elected
shall, so far as the direction of public
affairs is committed to me, faithfully
STRIFE to carry out these pledges.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

A canvas barn, painted tree,
A slow New England drawl;
A large square room, with two or thret
Worked notices on the wall;
A hint of wicked city life
By some one in the cast,
Who plays an honest farmers wife
With something of past.
A man from town whose shirt is clean,
And has at least two suits.
To brighten up the rural scene.
OF overalls and boots;
A COW, if one can be secured
A soft-nosed mare named Bess,
A dog or two. and you're assured
Unqualified success.
just take these few ingredients
And mix them as sou may
And keep them free from common sense
You'll have rural play.
Portland Oregonian.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

point. That lady you were speaking to
was Miss Richmopdg
The words were in the form Of a ques-
ton. and though the Virginian had start
ed at first, he drew his form up proudly.
Taking it for granted that your con-
lecture Is tie truth, what business is
that of yours, may | Inquirer he said,
with some show of warmth.
lyon are impudent Roger Darrei. 1t
is my business in so far that Miss Rich.
mond is my promised wife, and it be-
hooves a man to see that her honor is
not furnished by clandestine meetings
such as the one I have just witnessed, !"
said the Captain in pompous tones.
what you say l brand as an infam-
Gus falsehood, sir whoever you may be"
For that / viii call you to an account
Roger Darrell IN the meantime | wish
to ask you a question In regard TO this
meeting Was it voluntary one on the
part of Miss Richmond. or did you force
her into making the assignation?
Il am the cause of the meeting. Does
that satisfy you, sir1 Whatever blame
there may be, put it upon me-" he re-
piled, calmly.
81 accept the appiogy." returned the
captain quickly.
THAT it was not meant for an apol-
ogy. you coward. is well known to you,
and | prove it thus"
There was an agile spring. and with lis
open palm he slapped the Captain in the
face.
you will hear from me, sir, and this
hour will be the bitterest of yonr life,'
returned the Captain, taking out his
pocket handkerchief and rubbing his
cheek as If it had been contaminated.
Roger uttered an exclamation.
THE Man with the Black Glove" ne
muttered.
Some years before, while travelling in
Europe, he had met in the company with
which be was making the tour. strange,
mysterious man, Of whose antecedents
no one knew.
One most peculiar circumstance attach
ed to his presence was the fact that no
matter where seen he invariably wore
upon his left hand a black kid glove.
Speculation was rife. Some guessed it
was a bet he was carrying out, others
that his hand had been disfigured from
birth, while one even whispered it was
his belief that the Count Romanoff, as
he was known to them, was some escap-
ed political Russian convict, who had
been branded on the hand.
When the Captain raised his handker-
chief to his face, he did so with his left
hand, and no wonder Roger gave vent
to an exclamation when he saw that it
was incased in black kid glove.
you roc gnize me. then. had not
forgotten you, Roger Darrell. and the fact
of our having once travelled in company
will not prevent me from running my
sword close to your heart"
The following morning, as Roger was
seated on the old log close TO the little
stream in the forest, he was approached
by man wearing the undress uniform of
an officer, who placed a letter in his
hand. OF course it was challenge
from the duelist Captain.
A few words, and Lieut.. Carson walk
ed away. He did not note the trembling
Of the bushes close By, or see the white
face that was thrust out after his do
parture. There had been an eavesdrop-
per to the interview.
Ito be continued)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

| For heavens sake, do not turn away so
coldIy; you will kin meI'
| Roger" she was calm now, apparent
| ly, though heaven only knew the state
| her poor iacerated heart was in, Roger,
| you are wild when you insult me In that
way, but l forgive you, for | do not
| think you realize what you are saving
You we're unwise to remain here, to seek
my love when you saw that was begin
ring to care for you, but I cannot blame
you for that. Here we must part!'
"Part!'' he cried, with anguish In his
voice, is 1t. then. SC absolute2 Oh,
Carol, my love, my liz. are you to be
| lost to me forever? Am | to live on in
the future-not even the aimless life Of
the last. but one full of regrets, Of pain
so intense that death itself would be a
mercy? Do you doom lie to this living
grave, belovedf"
"You know not what you ask, Roger.
In the time to come you will see that
my course was the only right one. | bear
with you because Of nay love, and for
the reason that you are mad now. l
could hardly wait to see you. The very
seconds seemed hours, and | thought l
should lose my senses"
"Where and from whom did you hear
about-Nora Warner" he asked.
From a gypsy girl who seemed to
know you Barbara Merriles."
Barbara Merrilesw
He repeated the name after her, and
she knew not whether it was fear or
hatred that made his voice vibrate like a
cord tensely strung.
''You do know her, then?" she asked.
Il have good reason TO. Why, you shall
know some day, but it has nothing to do
with our present trouble. Carol is there
ne chance for me? Must I suffer still
for that old stain? Speak. and with a
word decide my future. Shall it be go,
or stayf"
She turned upon him then, her face
pale and firm.
There is but one way, Roger. Do not
try TO tempt me. Let me remember you
as an honorable man. | am going now.
No, do not try to kiss me; it can never
be again. Think of me sometimes. my
lost love. and II shall pray for you
He watched her out Of sight, his whole
frame strained to the utmost tension.
Oh! what agony was In his heart, what
longing in his eyes.
THE curse Of Cain must be upon me. y
he mnttered. almost groaned. II thought
to live down that disgrace, but it has
sprung upon me unawares, and ruined
my life. The gypsy hays curse has
doomed mep
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
Definitions of silk.
Iabutai-Cbina SIR.

Habutai-Cbina silk.
Louislne-A repoussee weave.
Peau lie Soie-Leather finished effect
crepe de Chine-Fine silk Chinese
crepe.
Peau de Gant-Silk with a glove kid
finish.
Chameleon Ljberty-A sheer change
able silk.
Satin de Chine-A bit heavier, with a
satin finish.
Satin Foulard-A satin finished twill
lightweight.
shantung- Pongee. so-called from its
native place.
Moire Watered effect on
Leuisine weave.
Chambrey Gauze- Cobweb-like gauze,
printed. with satin stripes.
eros de Loadres-A satiny cross be-
tween taffeta and gros- grain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
SPEECH BY IA TOILETTE.

Addresses State Convention on Re-
ceiving Gubernatorial Nomination.
On being officially advised Of his renom-
nation for Governor by the Republicans
Gov. La Toilette addressed the State
convention as follows:
Gentlemen-I am informed by your
committee of my nomination for Gov
ernoF of the State of Wisconsin, by the
Republican party, which you represent
here in convention. / accept the nomina-
ton with a dep sense of the honor which
is conferred and Of the duty which is inn
posed.
1t has been the proud boast Of the Re
publican party from Lincoln to Roosevelt
that it's obligations were always honored.
A citizen of this country could at any
time ascertain the lines upon which the
Republican party would legislate by con-
sulting its platform declarations. Polit-
ical platforms must be upheld if political
parties are to be maintained. Their dec
larations are the expressions of the de-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

within the State, except such fraternal
and other associations as are now ex-
Ell pied from taxation by law, to bear a
justly proporticnate share of the burdens
of taxation.
To the immediate accomplishment Of
this end the Republican party of Wis
consin stands pledged, and we ask all
candidates for the Senate and Assembly
at The coming election TO be called upon
by the voters to give assurance of their
support in accordance with these pledges
made by the party, and here record our
ensure for those who fei purely selfish
PURPOSES have obstructed the earlier full
filment of these party obligations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
EnthnrIx Advice.

The Suitor-I wish o marry your eld-
est daughter sir.
Her Father-oh. you do. Ell? Are
YOU in a position to support a family?
The Suitut--I think SO. sir.
Her Father-Well, You had better ne
sure of It. There are ten of US al
told
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
A wasts Of Rreath.

Miss Kulcher-You can always tel a
woman who has enjoyed the dement's
of higher education
Mr.. Crabbe-N1t muehs You can
tell her anything; she thinks she knows
II ali.-sSath0lic Standard AMI Times
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

SHAPE wonder why Scrihb never
told his wife he wrote poetry before
their UarNageg
Whealton-You don't think he want
ed to tell her of his failings, do you;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

Don't you think that Mrs. Scadds
makes an offensive display Of her
wealth."
What has She done latolyi'
"She served omelettes at her O'Clock
TEA yesterlay.'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
Accouimod atiug.

Irate Patron-I've been waiting on
nv order half an hour.
waiter-You're very accommodations
sir.-Ohio State Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
Too Democratic.


They've given up thr Authors
Club
"WhyT'
Everybody who had written his
torical novel was eligible, and they
found it wasn't going TO be exclusive
enough. Detroit Free Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

In Africa q eocoanut lamp oiled with
CS'm oil, and provided with a rag wick,
furnishes all the light needed by the
natives.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

a universal remedy for every descrip-
ton of Wounds, Cuts, Burns, Scalds,
Bruises and Sprains. 1t is just what its
name implies "infallible." 1t stops all
pain, reduces Inflammation and effects
a speedy cure.
Il have used Greene's Liniment on
my horses and shall never be without
it.-Wm. A. Pinkerton, Chicago"
In cases of Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Sciatica, Sore Throat or Lame back &c
gives instant relief. In the home, the
farm or the stable Greene's Infallible
Liniment should always be on hand.
Price Csc, SOC. and $100 per bottle.
If your druggist cannot supply you,
the makers, j. w. Greene & Co., Chicago,
will, to prove is worth, send large free
sample in return for this
Ad. and Zoe. to cover cost -
of mailing. There is ANA
no substitute. Look ANG&ZA
for this trade mark AVi. aWA
II
For Sale by
C. FsDAHL, A. ]. JOHNSTON,
ARNOLD & DAVIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23

For Governor-Robert "a. La Toilette.
For Lieutenant Goyernor-James Q. Day
ldsen.
For Secretary Of state-Walter L. Houser.
For State Treasurer-John ]. hempf, Mil
waukee.
For Attorney General-L. VI. sturteVant,
CLARK County.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
Charles F. Carey
Thomas.
For insurance commissioner-Zeno NJ.
Host.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-05
FURTHER INVESTIGATION
OF CUBAN CHILDREN CASE
Immigration Inspector at San Fran
cisco to Look Into the Universal
Brotherhood Colony.

The Treasury Department has sent in
structiOns TO Inspector Of immigration
North in San Francisco to institute an
investigation into the colony known as
the Universal Brotherhood, Of which
Katherine A Tingley is the ruling spirit.
This investigation will be part OF the
inquiry designed to determine the ques-
ton as to whether the eleven Cuban
children who recently arrived In New
York shall be allowed to land. The
board Of special inquiry at Ellis Island
will meet today, and It Is most likely
that the case will come up again for
discussion.
II is said that z. A Neresheimer Of
New York will submit a statement
agreeing 20 become financially re-
spOnsibie for the care Of the children
who were brought TO this country by
Dr. Gertrude Van Pelt 10 be educated
at the Raja Yoga School Of the Universal
Brotherhood at Point Iona. Cal Mr.
NeresheimeT is at present in San Diego.
In a dispatch TO the board OF special in
quiry yesterday he said that sworn af-
hdavits in support OF his proposals Will
be forthcoming Immediately
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-05
LEAGUE BALI
FOR GOTHAM ASSURED
So Says Ban Johnson Be
fore Leaving Cincinnati.

CHICAGO. Nov. 5.-Ban johnson.
PRESIDENT OF the American League. gave
out an interview yesterday before he left
for Cincinnati in which he stated that
Tommy Leach. third has 2man for Pitts
burg last season. will play with the New
York American League Club next season
or not at all
lie has signed a contract which he
cannot get around. said Mr. Johnson.
and he means to play with tne team
in New York. He has not returned any
Of the advance money which was given
10 him.
The American League has promised
to make good any losses which the
players may suffer for having signed
contracts with our clubs. A loss OF
5000 suffered BY one OF the Pittsbury
players has already been made good"
After spending q few days in Cincin-
natl Mr.. Johnson will 20 to New York.
where he viii consult with attorneys
there regarding the future plans OF the
league in that city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-05
OFFICIAL COMMENT ON
THE SHIPPING COMBINE
Will Help Establish America
on the Ocean.

The American export and import trade
Is largely in the hands OF foreign ship
pers, according to the annual report Of
the Commissioner Of Navigation There
was slight increase this year in he
transportation Of American trade by
American vessels over 1901 During the
fiscal year ended June 80. 1902. American
vessels carried SIS per cen and in 1901
hey carried So per cent Of the export
and import trade
The documented tonnage Of the United
s ates on June 80, 1902. was the largest
IN our history. comprising "A. 273 vessels
OF $50. 1902 gross tons. The increase
over last year is almost wholly in large
steel steamers. In ten years the num-
Der OF American, British. and German
square-rigged vessels has decreased 50
per cent.
The outlook for steel shipbuudlng in
the United States for the current fiscal
year is not so promising as was last
years. on July l. 1902, there was
building, or under contract in the United
States. 347. 500 tons Of steel merchant
vessels
The Commissioner OF Navigation dis
cusses at length the agreement Of the
transatlantic merger and its feet Of
over 100000 He says in part:
The organization Of so great a navi-
cation company under American auspices
is. however. the most important step
toward the establishment OF the infu-
ence OF Americans on the ocean which
has been taken since. through he re-
building OF the navy. modern shipbuild-
ings plants were developed IN the United
States The relations OF the merger TO
the trade Of the United States will be ex-
eeptional, the only parallel being the
relations Of the two great German lines
10 Germany's commerce"
Continuing, the report says:
The policy OF subsidies is the only
method at the present time by which
American-buiIt steamers with American
crews can obtain any considerable share
Of foreign trade"
The repeal Of compulsory pIlotage on
sail vessels in the eoasting trade and
minor changes in the navigation laws
the recommended
The report shows that the worlds for
eigh- going steamers in 1901 we're valued
at about 81 600. OOO, 600. aDd that gross re-
ceipts we're about 1881. 6OO, 600. out Of
which $50 O00. 600 in dividends and S.
coo. 900 interest on bonds were paid
Wages to crew amounted TO about $50 o.
OO0. 600