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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPySCoPAL.-SERvIC
at 1880 a, m, and 1850 D. m. each Sabbath.
Sunday school at IL IN. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

F. f. MORLEY, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon, Viroqua, Wis Office over
Craig & Cos drug store, on west side of
hail. All calls attended day or night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services every Sunday at s O'Clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19
CITY OFFICERS.
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LA BELLE LODGE. A. F. * A.. NJ. No.s4:
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays OF
each month. Hall Is Williams block.
VIROQUA LODGE, /. o. o. F.-MEETs
every Saturday night in williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

VIROQUA CHAPTER, 0. e. s., MEETS
second Tuesday of each month In Masonic
Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

VIRoQUA ROYAL NEIGHBORs--Mee
First and Third Tuesday Evenings OF each
month
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

VIROQUA ENCAMPMENT, /. O. o. F..
No 60. Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA,
No. 1891, meets Friday night Of each week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

REGINA LODGE, DAUGHTERS OF Re
bekah. No: 2S, meets First and Third Mon
day of each month in /. o. o. +. Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

ALEX. LowRIE POST q. A. R-MEETs
first Monday evening of each month In w.
r. c. Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORK
MEN-First and Third Tuesdays Of each
month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

Wheat traders are work
ing around to the belief
that whether Kansas and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-19

Unsettled weather has
been the most unsatisfac-
! tory feature Of the business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

fresher, younger men substituted. In his
annual report the secretary of the in
terror also endorses this recommendation,
and the plan has met with such general
approval that it is probable something
will be done to remedy this trouble be-
fore MIR. Ware goes out of office.
The short of a long story is that after
seven months of trial Mr.; Ware has been
weighed in the balance and not found
wanting, and the wisdom of the presi-
dents choice has been fully confirmed 1t
is a losing game for the new commission
er. He could make more money practic-
ing lava great deal more money He
knew this when he accepted the appoint
ment, and in his acceptance of the place
he was inspired by purely patriotic mo-
tives. When he has finished his work, he
will have the satisfaction of knowing that
he has done it better than it has ever
been done before, and he will have the
gratitude of the country. That is about
all. He will not make penny out of the
place-probably will lose money! con-
dition under which few statesmen would
be willing to accept a political office. The
fact is that while the office of commits
sioner of pensions is a big office. Mr.
Ware is bigger than his job I'VE never
expected to get as big a man as Mr.. Ware
into the office of commissioner of pen
sions,'' said one of his deputies the other
day. The probabilities are that never
again will the office of commissioner of
pensions be filed by anybody who meas
ures up to the standard which has been
established by the commissioner from
Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
WILL SPEND MORE.
Midwinter Exposition ApprOpri-
atiOns to Be Increased.

It has been decided by the directors of
the Kansas Midwinter exposition that
the appropriations for the show to be
held in Topeka January 1881, 1903, shall
be much greater than those of a year
ago
1t is probable that twice as much
money viii be spent for music as was
given last season, and upon the decora-
tons and illumination there shall be a
third more. AS has been stated Mar
shall's band win play of evenings for at
least half the time which the exposition
is in progress and possibly more. The
illumination feature is to be particular
" novel and full of attraction, although
the details are not yet ready to an
nounce. 1t is proposed further to i'm
prove the decorative effect by using
large quantities of Spanish moss and
holly.
Manager r. 5. Brigham win shortly
close up contracts for the best amuse-
ment features. There viii be an adj
vance sale of admission tickets to the
show the same as was made year ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
CHINESE HUMOR.
Mr.. WI Offers Two Stories as Illus
trations.

Mr. WI likes joke. He makes them
himself sometimes. Once at a reception a
friend was telling him of a young minister
who had been preaching in a western
town and who had been called to an
eastern church.
How much did he get in the west?" Mr..
Wa asked.
''Thirty-five hundred dollars a year"
And how much will he get in the east ~
Seven thousand dollars"
All said Mr.. WI. lit was a very loud
call, was it not2'
The talk on newspapers led up to the
question of American humor.
What do you think of American fun p
was asked.
Fun? What kind of fun?''
Jokes, stories, the humor of the press,
for instance"
oh I am very fond of it, Everybody
seems to be a storyteller. 1t is a great
thing to laugh"
And how about Chinese humor? Are
there humorists in China? Do they tell
stories there?r
Certainly. just the same as here My
people like to laugh as well as anybody"
Can you tell a Chinese story?"
Mr.. WI looked thoughtful then he
chuckled. "In tell you a very old Chinese
story, he said.
A man was asked by a friend to stay
and have tea. On investigation it was
found there was no tea in the house A
servant returned the water was boiling,
and it was necessary to pour some cold
water into the boiler This happened sew
eral times, and still no tea came. Finally
the boiler was full to overlooking, and the
hosts wife said to her husband: AS we
don't seem likely to get any tea, you had
better offer your friend BATH
THAT sounds like an American story
almost, doesn't it? There are plenty of
tales like that in our country Collections;
Of wit and humor have been made by
many people and published in book form.
Another amusing story is the one about
the doctor who had nismanaged a case.
He was seized by the people in the house
and tied up for a whipping. He managed
to free himself and escape by swimming a
river When he got home he said to his
son, who as just beginning to study medi-
cine: Don't be in too much of a hurry
with your books. The first and most i'm
portant thing in the study of medicine is
to learn to swim. New York World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
q nFartyr to Els Religion.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Assistant Secre-
tary Ayles has disposed of the case Of
Elmer Pettiford. colored clerk in the
treasury department and a Seventh Day
Adventist. who refused to do work on
Saturday. Although the chief of the
division in which Pettiford was en-
ployed insisted the work is being de-
layed by reason of his absence one day
in each week, Mr.. Ayles has not been
disposed to dismiss him, and finally has
concluded to transfer him to the sixth
auditors office, where he will be put to
work asserting money orders. He will
be reduced, however, from 81 200 to $3.50
a year. He will be paid only for the
time he is actually employed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
McGraw to Coach CoIumbia.

New York, Dec. ia rumor which
seems to be based on substantial founda-
tlon IS current at Columbia university to
the effect that Manager John McGraw OF
the New York National league baseball
team will coach the varsity players until
the opening Of the professional playing
season. II Is said that a number of the
other New York players will assist him
in developing the college nine in return
for the opportunity that will be afforded
them to practice along with the UNIVERSE
" men in the baseball cage in the col
lege gymnasium before the weather con-
ditIons permit of outdoor work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
Saved al Graves Br;nk.

81 know I would long ago have been II
my grave writes Mrs S. H. Newsom OF
Decatur, Ala, If it had not been for
Electric Bitters. For three years 1 suf-
fered untold agony from the worst forms
of INDIGESTION waterbrash, stomach and
bowel dyspepsia, but this excellent mcdi-
cine did me world of good Since using
it I can eat heartily and have gained g
pounds For Indigestion, loss Of appetite
stomach liver and kidney troubles, Flee
trio Bitters are z positive. guaranteed cure
Only soc at A. J. Arnold's drug store, SCI
North Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
GLASSES IN HIS BROW.
Unique Effect of Dynamite Explosion
That May Be Fatal.

Norwood, Pa, Dec. 13.-Horace Glatts
a 19-year-old boy of Holmes station, lost
his right hand by the explosion of a stick
of dynamite that he was playing with
today. He was taken to Chester hospital
later, and may die.
A remarkable feature of the explosion
is the fact that it embedded in Glatts
forehead the metal frame all that re-
NAMED of the spectacles he wore.
The same boy two years ago, while
fooling with a revolver, killed his best
friend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
MOTHERS CHRISTMAS GIFT
Little Boy Who Expected Term in
Jail, Goes Home.

Elkton, Nd, Dec. 13.-Walter Berry. 10
years old who was yesterday convicted
of breaking into and robbing freight car
on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. was
made happy this afternoon when Judge
Martin, instead of sentencing him to the
house of correction. told him that he
proposed sending him to his mother in
Baltimore as a Christmas gift
Berry. who was anticipating a sentence
of at least a year, wanted to hug the
judge. He will be returned to his home
in care Of Jail Physician lamar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
AIDS SALVATION ARMY.
Morgan Promises Cheap Coal to Dis
tribute Among the Poor.

New York, Dec. 13.-J. P. Morgan has
promised Commander Booth-Tucker, of
the Salvation Army, that he will do what
he can to arrange for a supply of 200 or
300 tons of coal day to be sold to the
Salvation Army at a reasonable price for
distribution among the poor of this city.
He has gone generously into his own
pocket to supply the coal.
1t is said that Mr.. Morgan has interest
ed himself in the Salvation Army for sew
eral years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

San Francisco, Cal. Dec 13.-The battle
ship Wisconsin, recently arrived from
Panama, IS to sail next Tuesday for
Bremerten navy yard on Puget sound.
TO have minor repairs made and receive a
cleaning. The battleship left Bremerton
last September under orders to proceed TO
the isthmus, before she was in complete
readiness for the voyage and therefore re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
He Escaped from the Tombs

st. Louis Mo, Dec. Thames. alias
Red Callahan. said to be the only man
who ever escaped from the New York
1omos' Is prisoner at the Four Courts
he was arrested as A fugitive from i,,s
tice on a telegram from Chief Titus of
the New York force He at first denied
his identity. claiming that his name was
James Fitzgerald, but after Il short
sweat admitted his name and told of
MS escape Callahan was imprisoned for
a minor offense
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
MISS KACKLEY NOT ALONE.
Mead County Also Has Woman Reg
ister of Deeds.

A. B. Baumberger, clerk of the district
court of Washington county, writes to the
State Journal that Miss Olive Kackley
of Graham county is not the only woman
elected register of deeds in the recent
Kansas election. Mr.. Baumberger says
that Miss Winnie Bonham was elected
register of deeds of Mead county for the
second term at the election last month.
The State Journal gladly makes the cor
rection and thanks Mr.. Baumberger for
the information.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
ReIief in Six Hnrra

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" It is a great surprise on ac-
count of its exceeding pronptness in re-
levfng pain in bladder, kidneys and back
in male or female. Relieves retention of
water almost Immediately. II you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy
pelxa, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
DANCED OVER WRECK.
Tramps Joined in Doxology Around
Their Splintered Car.

Jersey Shore, Pa. Dec. 13.-Freight and
coal trains collided on the New York Cen
trail railroad at this place this morning.
and car in which three tramps were rid
ing was smashed into kndling wood.
Miraeulously as it seemed the tramps
escaped injury.
When found by members of the train
crew the hoboos had Joined hands and
were dancing around the debris, singing
the Doxology
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
Bank Robbed in DAYLIGHT.

st. Louis, Dec. 13.-A special to the
Globe Democrat from Santa Fe says: ~
report has reached Santa Fe that the
private bank Of Hillsboro, Sierra county
was held up on Wednesday afternoon by
robbers, who escaped with considera Bile
booty, as but short time before cattle
men had deposited $50 900. The deed was
done in broad daylight The robbers
made for the northern part of the
county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

Whatcom. Wash, Dec. 13.-A warrant
was sworn out here by local restaurant
man against James J. Jeffries. heavy
weight champion, for refusing to settle
for meal which the champion ate in
company with a friend early this morn
ing. The officer who started out to make
the arrest ran into Robert Fitzsimmons,
who settled the matter. and the warrant
was not served. The trouble arose over a
mistake in the amount of the bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

turns there at the first opportunity. Later.
it is said. the battleship will follow the
Oregon to the Asiatic station. Lieutenant
Commander Mayo is in temporary com
mand of the Wisconsin and will probably
take the ship north. Captain Reiter, late
ly detached from the Wisconsin, has gone
east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

Fresno, Cal, Dec 13-The St. George
Winery at Maltanore, five miles east of
this city, has been totally DESTROYED nv
IRE. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

It cannot injure and may do wonder
full good. For wrinkles, blemishes.
smarung, irritation, try Satin-Skin
Cream, a tissue builder and skin food.
Csc. The Model.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

The New Northwest is increasing
from immigration. by 100000 people
yearly. This region offers a field for
farmers, stock raisers. miners, lumber
men. millers, fruit growers. and all
classes of labor. The Cody- Wyoming
extension into the Big Horn Region Of
fers as plendid opening for the live
stock and wool business and for farm
ing by irrigation.
The industrial expansion that is now
the basis of wealth in the East. will be
repeated in the Northwest. Give some
thought toward home in Nebraska or
Minnesota, the Dakoras. Montana,
Northeastern Wyoming, Northern
Idaho, Washington, the Puget Sound
and Columbia River repinn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
me Golden State Limited

Leaves Topeka every evening at 500,
arriving Chicago 1890 a. M, New York
1870 second afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
Mrs. Roosevelt Raoeivas

Washington. Dec 13-Mrs. Roosevelt
received Washington society yesterday af-
ternoon at the White House
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
NORTHWEST TRAIN TO TAKE

THE Burlington-N Northern Pacific Ex-
press is the only through train into the
Northwest territory in connection with
the Northern Pacific Railroad. Through
coaches, chair cars (seats free), through
tourist sleeDers over this short line and
time saver to the Northwest Connect
ing train from Denver to Alliance in
connection with this great through
train. You can reach the Northwest
either via Kansas City, st. Joseph or
Denver. by the Burlington Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

We have 600 Brass and Iron Beds, in colors, from
$1.75 to $500. We can please your pocketbook as
we'll as your taste Onethird of your life is spent in
bed. Why don't you buy one for Xmas?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

We have fine line of Ladies Desks Ladies' Dress
ing Tables Ladies Combination Bookcases, in Golden
Oak Mahogany, and Birds Eye Maple, from So to
$4,000 If you could use one don't wait until they
all picked over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
TO THE NORTH.

The Burlington has two trains daily
to st. Paul and Minneapolis, reaching the
valuable territory of Minnesota and the
Dakotas trayersed by the Northern Pa
cific and Great Northern Railroads The
Burlington is the main Travelled road to
the Northwest and North. Investigate
the Northwest by addressing either the
Industrial Departments of the Great
Northern or Northern Pacific Railroads
at st. Paul, or the undersigned.
l. J. BRICKER, L. ". WAKELEY,
j. J.. A.. s23 Main St, Gen'l Pass'r Agent
Kansas City. No. St Louis. Ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

A few suggestions give, but the better plan af-
ter all is to make thorough inspection of show
There you very to see the very thing"
for your holiday gift to him. to her, to them.
Chairs hail. library, chamber, parlor den make
most acceptable membranes, and stock this
season is quite the most extensive have shown
at one time. Naturally, when chairs mentioned
rockers to the mind, and here, too, ex-
ceptionaly strong in the great variety of styles and
range of prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

Morris Chairs and Rockers are
never likely to suffer in popular
ity as Christmas gifts, nor are
China closets, music cabinets,
curio tables and book cases of all
kinds, even to the elastic kind
and our stock Of them is very
large indeed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13

We are making a deep cut
on Lamps See them in South
Window, from $500 to $500
they are adapted for Xmas pres
ents. Make home happy by buy
ing one.
We have 240 fine Reed Rock
ers, from. -. $I.95 to $1,000
958 Rockers, in oak and ma
hogany, from. CSC to $1,000
275 Rockers, in fine leather,
they are beauties from IS to $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-13
WHAT SHALL
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT BE?

Something useful as we'll as beautiful somethi
other words, something for the home? More pleasure
than from almost anything else. And then good sly
ing from generation to generation becomes an herloo
cling to it.
Naturally you wish to consider suggestions
may be utilized in the selection of your Holiday
We have only 10 days until Xmas. Have you
and have got the choice from Grand Rapids Rockford
perience has taught by life long purchasing Of fin
only 10 days left
The Washington times., 1902-01-16
ORGANIZATION PERFECTED.
Industrial Homnn's Ezposition As
.ociution Elects Officers.

The organization Of the Industrial Wom-
ans International Exposition Association
was perfected al the Arlington Hotel yes
terday by the election of The following
officers: Mr.. T. L. Roessle. president;
Mr.. Frank c. Stevens. treasurer, and Miss
Elizabeth Hill, secretary.
The association VIII be az once incor-
poratsd and its objects, rs specified in
articles of incorporation, are: TO aid
ii every iardable and possible way in es-
tahlishing at The National Capital 4 per-
marent Industrial exhibit of the handi-
work OF woman in the arts. sciences,
sculpture. medicine. literature. invention.
and manufactures. and thereby. in part,
prove TO the world her worth as an indus
trial promoter and ker value as an educa-
ter: TO bring about, at the earliest pos
sible date, an exposition Of temporary
character IS the beginning CT more
pTetentious and prolonged effort in the
direction Of the establishment of the pro-
posed permanent exhibit: this first effort
TO he attractive and educational in char
acter, embodyiEg contributions CT wom-
ans work. both useful and ornamental.
from each State and Territory. the Dis
tTict of Columbia. and from all nations,
and in this manner demonstrate what
Csa be done as to q permanent display"
The meeting was called to order by
Ars. Charlotte Smith, president of the
WomGn's National Industrial and Patri-
otic League. 1t was agreed that the pre-
iiminagy exhibit should be held during
the spring Of 1903 Mr.. Roessle an
nouDcod ti!at this question and dependent
ones would be settled by the board OF
governors to be announced III few days
Some elaborate plans for permanent
building for the association were submit
ted by Architect Paul J. Pelz.
The Washington times., 1902-01-16

an estimated cost of ss25; that so feet OF
4-inch water main be laid in Sheridan
Avenue, eastward from Brown Street
northwest, at an estimated cost of s56.
The Washington times., 1902-01-16
DUELL MARITAL TANGLES.
Cross-biIl of Remarked Man II
First Wife's Suit Dismissed.

FIrSi Nife's Suit Dismissed.
Justice Hagner yesterday dismissed the
cross-bill filed some time ago by Nj.
Albert L. Duell TO the suit of Mrs. Phoebe
A. Dueli for divorce.
In 1879 Mr.. Duell began proceedings for
divorce in the Chicago courts. He was
led to believe by his attorney that he
had been successful and had been granted
decree. He thercupon married again.
Later. he says, he discovered that
he had been deceived, and that he was
not divorced. He Immediately applied for
divorce from Mrs. Phoebe A. Duell in the
District courts. He was granted a de-
cree and remarked his second wife in
Rockville.
Ia her petition asking to have The de-
cree granted Mr. Duell annulled, Mrs.
Duell No. l states that she was not
served with a copy of the proceedings
against her and was therefore not able
to make defence. The proceedings Will
now be upon her petition for the annul-
ment OF the decree granted Mr. Duell
by the District Court.
Justice HaSGer yesterday dismissed
the petition of John r. Anderson asking
for divorce from Rosa l. Anderson, and
also a cross bill filed Mrs. Anderson.
asking for a legal separation from the
complainant In the original petition Mr.
Anderson asked for divorce on the ground
of desertion, and Mrs. Anderson in her
cross bill. asked for a separation for the
same cause.
The Washington times., 1902-01-16
aSAVED TWO LIVES At FIRE.
Policeman StroniHa Officially Com
mended for His Brave Hcscue.

The heroic work of Private II. C. Stro-
man in rescuing two children from a
burning house at 214 C Street northwest
has been officially reported to Headquar-
ters by Lieut.. John Kenney, of the Tenth
precinct.
The officer was on special duty at the
time, and was riding back to his beat in
Rrookland. when he saw crowd in
frcnt OF the G Street house. He jumped
from the car and ran TO give what as
sistance he could. Two children were inn
prisoned on the second floor.
Though the rooms were full OF smoke
Stroman dashed up the stairs. He found
the door locked, but broke it open, and
after a search found one of the chill