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The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
SOME TRUST HISTORY.
How a ship HuiIding Combine Works Under Cover ntiI Es-
 tabIished

Ioody's Manual of Corporation Se. critics. published iast fall contains three pages of information about the United States Shipbui.ding company a cons salidation of five great shipbuild- ing plants. with a capital or $65, 900 .000. The five companies included are:
 The Newport News Shipbulding X Dry Dock Co. Newport News. Va; the Union Iron works. San Francisco. Cal: the Bath Iron works Qimted). and the Hyde Windlass company. Bath, Me; the Cres- cent ShipyarG and the Samuel l.. Moore Sons Co, Elizab import, N. J. the Canada Manufacturing company, Carteret N. j.
 Al kinds of bent fits were 10 flow from the consolidation of these great plants. employing 24 .000 men md consuming 2'5,000 tons of steel annual ly. Orders on hand amounted to S63.- 90o,0o0. on which profits of S7.000.000 were estimated. Net earnings for the first three years were placed al ST .335, sG0 The directorate of the new trust Includes. besides many of the officers of the constituent companies, II. E. Huntington, vice president of the Southern Pacific company; E. H. Harri- man, chairman of board. Union Pacific Railway company and Jesse Stil,man, president Of inc National City (Stand- ard OiD bank.
 The prospectus. which is reprinted IL MoodN's Manual. states that The plan will become operative as soon as Messrs. II. W. Poor & Co. notify the Mercantile Trust company that the corporation has acquired the proper ties of the constituent companies.
 Strange to saX- no other of the many Wall street publications mentions this ipbuilding trust i'll their lists. Nei- ther have they announced is failure. All informa lion in regard to il appears to be suppressed. Those of the out sidtrS who are best informed say that the deal has gone through and that the consolidation k competed, but is not launched d and probably vii, not be un- til the present congress has taken ac- tion on the pending Frye ship subsidy y l bill. II was thought that the launch ing of this trust would in jure the fair prospects of the subsidy bill and that ii was best to pigeonhole the affair for awhile and To refuse to give infor- nation to utsiders In the meantime all hands are working overtime o get the Frye bill through congress. A few , minutes. or possibly days. after the president has signed the bill. which will convey millions of our surplus each year to wealthy shipping companies, this S6i,000.000 shipbuilding trust will be launched before an amazed coun- l try
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
EFFECT OF LOVE PARASITE.
Through It's Influence Old Age Van. ishes and Victims Have New
 Lease of Life.

Love is no longer an empty sound. It is no longer the modern fair ones jest. No longer does it warm the turtles nest alone. A California physician has discovered the bacillus micrococcus, or love parasite. and can by inOculation make d man or d woman as loveSick as Romeo or Juliet. Ii matters not about age. The aged and the wise succumb to this influence, no less readily than the young and foolish, says the Balti- more Sun.
 Signor Angelantonio, chancellor of the College of Notaries in Alatri, Italy, has reached the great age of 100 years. He was inoculated with the bacillus micrococcuS and at once went a-cCurt- ing. So ardently did he court that he took the heart of a young girl of 26 summers by storm. He married her. and so enthusiastic did she become, and so impressed with her bride groom's sprightliness that she did not hesitate to declare that she ex- pected they would celebrate their golden wedding.
 The doctor, reliable medical jour- nal. in it's account of this wonderful bacillus. tells about some of it's ef fects which may well excite our ad miration. The effects, it seems, man. ifest themselves promptly. A bach Tor of 30 years dyed his whiskers the second day after inoculation and the next day ordered a new suit of clothes, bought false teeth and bottle of hair restorer. Within week he had new top buggy, a diamond ring and guitar and was reading Byron's poems. The next subject treated was young lady, who was as near the age of 50 years as an unmarried lady can conveniently be The effect upon this damsel was astonishing. According to the Doctor, the lady speedily expended five dol lars for cosmetics and the same sum in new hair. She bought a croquet set. sent out invitations to a party and sung Empty Is the Cradle"
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
FARMERS HAVE THEIR zoos.
Some in Winnebngo and Boone County, Illinois, Raise Strange
 Animals.

Farmers and wealthy men of Win- nebago and Boone counties are spending a large amount of money in collecting and propagating wild game and strange animals from many parts of the world, says the Chicago Daily News.
 W. j. Knapp, who owns a large farm near the Freeport line of the Chicago X Northwestern railway. has zoo of his own which has attracted attention from animal breeders in different parts of the country. and E. kidredge, the wealthy manufacturer Of Belvidere. has embarked in the propagation and protection of game animals and birds on a large scale.
 Mr. Knapp began his work several years ago in q small way. A me nagerie passing along the highway left wounded bear by the roadside. Bruin had been given up to die, but Knapp took pity on the beast, car ried him to his farm and nursed him back to life. From that time he has been adding to his collection until he has good-siZed zoo. There are elk, deer, monkeys and lot of birds of fine feather. There is pretty herd of Shetland ponies and great pond in which there may be seen large variety of trout. Not long ago he inn ported d zebu COW. which, with her tiny calf, came all the way from In- dia. There are specimens of rare character. one of which is loris which belongs to the quadrumanous tribe allied to the lemurs. Recently pair of two-Near- buffalo was se- cured and the purpose is to breed herd of this great beast of the prai- ries. A pair of lions is also being ne- gotiated for. The care of these ami mals entails an immense amount of work and expense, it having been nee esary to provide an animal house for them.
 The effort of Mr. Eldredge is more in the line of q game preserve. He has acquired a large tract of land north of Belvidere and will probably enlarge it. He has already turned loose a herd of deer, elk and other game animals and will add to the col lection from time to time. Of the smaller game there are squirrels, ra b. | bits, quail and pheasants. The entire preserve is inelosed in high wire fence and the whole placed in charge of a game keeper.
 The farmers of northern Illinois are becoming more and more strin- l gent in the matter of prohibiting shooting on their farms. In Rock ford township of Winnebago county the farmers have formed an associa- ton, and among other things the shooting matter is handled by the association member of which al- lows no hunting on his premises un- l less the hunter is accompanied by a representative of the farmer, and shooting on Sunday is not permitted at all on the farm of any member of the association. The result is that hunters are giving the locality a wide berth and are establishing hunting preserves in different swamp lands in Illinois and Wisconsin.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
Mixed Again.

A duet Ill noisy street car.
 Yes; she came yesterday morning. Rattle, bump, bangl
 How nice, l knew you were expecting her. How long do you think she'll stay:' Bang, rattle, bump,
 Why, 1 hope she'll stay right along in definitely"
 ''She must be a dear They are often so different, you know. l must call on her Gall on her? You wouldn't try to coax her away from me, would you!' Bangity, rattlety bumpity!
 Take her away from you? Why, I've got one myself"
 ''Eh? thought you had two" Two! How could have two:' ''The ideal Of course, you could have two"
 Two! Aren't you talking about your husbands mother!'
 No; I'm talking about my new hired girl"
 Rattle, bump, bang.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

this: They say he s a thief, but he never stole anything from me. It may be be. cause 1 have watched him closely. but, so far, l have never missed anything" When you feel that your friend deserves praise, why pay tribute to his enemies in praising hun ?-Atchisoc Globe
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
His Resolution.

T have made a good resolution today" said Mir. Sourdropp.
 And what was thats' asked Miss Old gire
 Well, you know I have been bach elor for 42 years, and now have resolved"
 On, this is so sudden" murmured Miss Oldgirle, getting ready to fall into his arms
 Il have resolved" he continued, with some sternness, "to be bachelor for 42 years more" Baltimore American.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
The Hfble Revgse1

Thenewrevis of the Bible recently com. pleted brings il up to date without chang. ing It's meaning. There are thousands oi people, however, wao will always prefer the old original copy without any notifications. There are also thousands of people, who, having once used Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters, Will never use any other medicine, be cause they know it's value in cases of sick headache, nervousness, indigestion. dys. pepsla or liver and kidney troubles. Be sure to try it.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
Cancer Investigation in Germany.

The German emperor is reported to have made an order for commission of experts to be appointed with a view to the most radical and exhaus- i've investigation of cancer that can possibly be made. The deaths of his father, mother and uncle from this cause have naturally given this scourge a terrible interest in his eyes.--N Y. Sun.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

Jack Potts-'My wife always complains But isn't she correspondingly glad over your winnings" Jack Potts-"I suppose she would be if I should tell her of them. ."- Philadelphia Press
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
the "sIeepie..- Pastor.

There is a point to this story: A burglar whose night entry into the parsonage awak. ened the sleeping pastor said to his help. less victim: If you stir you're dead man, I'm hunting for money!" Just let me get up and strike a light" pleasantly replied the dominic, "and I shall he glad to assist you in the search. ."-Boston Watchman.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
So Stupid.

"Who was that you just spoke too asked the first Chicago woman; his face was rather familiar to me"
 'I believe said the other, "his name is Jenks-Henry Jenks"
 "Oh! to be sure. How stupid of me! He was my first husband" Philadelphia Rec ord.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

Father-''What does your teacher say now about your exercises since I've been help ing you on them2 Son-"She said this morning that I'm growing more and more stupid every day.o-Lustige Welt.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
No AdyaItage.

He boldly)-Do you think two can live as cheaply as oney
 She (blushing Yes do. Lets not become one, then "-Yonkers Statesman
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

Harris-'1 say, Charley, you've got tre, mendous cold. How in time did you get it ?'' Thompson-'S Standing on the sidewalk while Yawler gave me directions how to prevent taking cold. ."-Boston Transcript.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

It's pity the average man does not lose his tongue when he loses his head d.-C Chicago Daily News
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

Pleasant, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs IS Hale,s Honey of Horehound and Tar. Fixes Ioothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
The IsuuI Way.

Treat a man we'll and he forgets it Tt once, but do him a mean turn and he will never forget you.-Washing ton qa.) Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
Impossible IncOnsistency.

Miss gh-Waye-Poor Fido cried SO when l drove away in the victoria without him.
 Mir Quiz-Why didn't you take him with youy
 Because didn't go in the dog cart, ol course. Smart Set.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lrngs;-Wm. o. Endsley, Vanburen. Ind. Feb 10 1900.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

He that thinks he can afford to be negli gent Is not far from being poor.-Jonn son.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
In . Glass All Alone.

He-What kind of a woman is that beau tiful Mrs Swiftg
 She-Well, with one exception, she makes every man she meets sorry that he isn't her husband.
 And the one exceptions"
 Oh, he's sorry that he is." - Chicago Daily News.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

Platter the girl and spoil the w0roan.- Chicago Daily News.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

PUTNAM FADELESS DYTS are fast to sunlight, washing and rubbing.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

stops the Cough and Works on
 the Cold. Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
Rev. Marguerite St. Omer Briggs, s Mount Calm Street, Detroit, Michigan, Lecturer for the w. C. T. U., recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR MRS PNEHAM My professional work the past twenty brought hundreds sickness and have had plenty of opportunity witness suerns wives and mothers who from ignorance areessnes are slowly but surely being dragged to deah principally with and irregularities of the believe you will be pleased that Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound has cured more women than other that has under my Hundreds of women their life and health you today foe can conscentious advise sick try ST. OMER BRIGGS.
 $'ooo FORFEIT IF THE ABOVE LETTER IS NOT GENUINE.
 When women troubled with irregular painful
 Liberation of the womb that bear inflammation the oyaries general general debility indigestion and nervous proaon, they should remember there IS tried and true remedy NeSetaDe Compound at such troubles.
 NO other medicine the unqualified No o1 female troubles Refuse to buy any other medicine.
 Pnkham invites to she mas guided thousands to health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12
WINTER WHEAT IMPROVED.
Government Crop Report shows bet
tered Condition.

Government Crop Report shows Bet
tered Condition.
The monthly crop report issued by the
weather bureau says the northern portion
of the winter wheat belt was unusually
well protected by snow during the Eonth
and an Improvement in the condition OF
winter wheat is indicated over the north
ern portions of Ohio. Indiana, Illinois and
Missouri. the outlook being less favorable
in the southern portions Of these States
and in Kentucky. Tennessee and Arkan-
sas. The severe sleet storm near the
close Vi January left a large portion OF
the Ohio valley covered with ice. In Ne
braska and Kansas the cror as a whole is
in prime condition. Specie reports were
received from the following States;
Missouri-In extreme southern counties
ground covered with thick coating of ice
nearly entire month and II Is feared wheat
has been considerably Injured. Elsewhere
crops well protected by snow and grain In
good condition, though needing more moist
ure ia some districts.
Illinois-Wheat prospects have not
changed material but possibly have I'm
proved slightly; rospccts fair to good In
northern district, unfRvorable in southern;
crop protected by snow during cold weather
meadows are poor In some localities and good
In others; peach buds reported Killed In cen.
trail and southern districts
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS continuously below
freezing from LIST TO 23d; weather generally
fair, precipitation for month markedly he.
low average; ground generally covered with
snow, however. except In south portion, IN
til last week: condition of wheat shows i'm.
proyement; fruit uninJured; stock wintered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12

SENATOR MASON which is told as
true One day when business in the
Senate was slack Mason thought he
would give his family treat In the
form of a theater party. He went TO
the leading playhouse and asked the
man at the window If he had any good
seats.
How many" was the laconic reply
Fourteen was the calm reply.
Get out of here double quick" said
the ticket seller sharply. "What do
you take us for. New York theater?
Ticket scalping cont so in this town. +"
But I'm no Spectator" expostulated
the gentleman from Illinois.
"Oh, / suppose that you want them
for your family" sneered the box office
man.
Il do" replied the Senator, his wrath
rising.
The ticket seller laughed scornfully.
Il repeat, | want them for my fam
ily," protested MIR. Mason. II am
Senator Mason, of Illinois. want TO
60 to the show. Then there are Mrs.
Mason and our eight children. That
makes ten Then there are my brother
and his wife, That's twelve. and
The ticket seller interrupted Senator
Mason's genealogical serial story with
an elaborate apology as he handed out
the tickets,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12
AGeniaI Enconnter.

The tsar's last visit to France has
filed the French papers with reminds
cences of his former stay.
One day he drove ineognito to the
house of Loubet, then president of the
senate, ana while his companion went
In to announce the visit. he amused
himself by putting his head out Of the
window and looking at the people who
passed.
A whistling street boy approached
and recognized him, In spite of the
plainness of his equipage. He stopped,
took off his cap and slid. cheerfully.
Good day. sir! How IS the empress p
The tsar was naturally surprised. but
he replied, with a smile:
Thanks, young man. The empress
Is quite well. and has enjoyed the trip
very much"
The boy seemed glad - hear it, nod
ded. and went whistlihg away. The
tsar said, in telling the story. that he.
thus cordially accosted. was the only
one Of the two to be embarrassed,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12

siouers to represent the United States
in the international monetary confer
ence.
Julius Kahn. a member Of the House
of Representative, was for ten years an
actor. and played with Edwin Booth,
Joseph jefferson. Saivini. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. ]. Florence and other welllnown
stars.
One 81 the most expert chaufeurs in
Washington is Representative Sibley Of
Pennsylvania. lie has an automobile,
and each morning when Congress IS in
session takes il up the avenue TO the east
front Of the Capitol.
II is fitting that Senator Cullom should
introduce in Congress the bill for a Lin
coin memorial at the capital. for h. comes
from Lincolns State, their lives have had
much in common, and the Senator has
long been known as the wsa who looks
Ike L4hSrysy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12

well preparations TO begin spring work well
under way.
Ohio-Wheat was well protected by snow
during all the cold weather and shows some
Improvement IN southern and eastern coun.
ties; plant is generally small aud weak. but
does not appear to be winter killed
Michigan February dry and cold with
very little snow protection for winter wheat
Ft close Of month snow practically al gone
IN wheat counties; correspondents quite gen
orally report that very Htti1 winter killing
has occurred and that present condition Is
fair.
Kansas Cold, dry. but ground well coy
cred with snow In eastern counties, wheat
generally in good condition. but somewhat
damaged By cold IN central counties; pio1g-
lug progressing in central and southern nor.
lions; cat seeding begun IN southeast por
ton
Nebrsska-Most Of month winter wheat
was nicely protected By snow, which melted
last Of month, leaving ground moist md
wheat in good condition. no unfavorabie
conditions. except on some high lands. vyhere
snow blew OF aud wheat was somewhat
damaged, but acreage Injured Is very sxnsil:
crop g-kersliy very promising
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12
Washington Personals.

Senator Mason Of Illinois is the onls
man in the Senate who can write short
hand.
Representative Eddy of Minnesota has
invited President Roosevelt to accom-
pany him on a moose hunt
Representative Littlefeld of Maine is
the fastest talker in the House, and is a
terror to the official stenographer.
James P. McCreary, who has been Sc.
lected United States Senator by Ken
lucky Democrats, was appointed by the
President in 1892 one of the five commits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12

comes from railroad family, his father
having been superintendent of machinery
for the Illinois Central.
Mr.. Tyler made frequent visits through
the West, and in 1882 met Mr.. Mason,
who showed him the sights from the car
windows on that trip. The two men be
came well acquainted, and for years Mr..
Tyler used to ride with Conductor Ma
son, but the latter declares that he never
did any more for him than he does every
day for passengers. The Alton road pro-
poses to use Mr.. Mason's good fortune
as convincing proof of the courtesy ac-
corded the passengers, on its lines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12
Shot Dead by Crazy Man.

Young Herman Bergemann was muir
dered as he left the dining room of the
Wisconsin House in Milwaukee. He was
whistling popular air and did not know
that he had an enemy. The shooting
was done by Herman Hesse, VINO is sup
posed to be insane. Hesse never had any
words with his victim and the only ex-
cuse he could offer for the crime was
that the men at the boarding house had
feased him. Bergemann worked in the
Wisconsin broom corn factory. His slay-
er has been in town but few weeks. lie
formerly worked on farms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12
Holds CITY Bonds Arc Void.

In handing down his decision in the
bonds ease brought by the Uncas Nation
al Bank of Norwich. Conn, against the
city of Superior. Judge Vinje of the Cir
cult Court held that the bonds involved
were void Ii this decision is sustained
by the Supreme Court it will render in
valid all the bonds of the city issued I'M
der the city charter of 1889. They
amount to 100000. The suit brought
by the bank was a test case involving
only $1,000. Judge Vinje held that the
bonds were void fer the reason that they
were general bonds and no provision had
been made for paying them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12
THE BADGER STATE.
NEWS OF THE WEEK CONciSELY
CONDENSED.
Asks $4,000 for Three kisses-Supe-
rior City Bonds Held Veid-Unpro-
voked Murder in RMiIwaukee Hotel
Girl Trie: to Commit Suicide.

Mrs. Sarah Staten. a farmers wife re-
siding in Sank County. wants $4,000 fof
three kisses. She appeared before Judge
Kelsey at Baraboo and gave her deposit
ton. alleging that David g. James OF
Richland Center had Rugged and kissed
her three times against her will, and asks
$4,000 damages. The trial viii be held
in Richland County in April James is
wealthy and known all over Wisconsin.
He served last year as department com
mander. G.. A Il. He owns a farm in
Sank County, upon which Mr.. and Mrs.
Staten live. James frequently visited
the farm, and it was on one of these
risits, Mrs. Staten charges, So was kiss
ed. James says it is a case .. blaclimail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12
Girl Cuts Arteries.

Amelia Nelson 20 years old, attempt
ed to commit suicide at Marinette. She
ran up into an attic and cut her wrists
with pair of scissors, seyering the ar
teries. When found she was unconscious
from the loss of blood. A surgeon work
ed over her for some time and it is now
thought that she will recover. Despon-
dency over her lot as a servant girl was
the cause. Her parents reside at Sister
Raw
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12

as q reward TOT
courteous tire a L
ment while the tes-
tator was travelling
on the Chicago and
Alton road, is one
of the oldest con-
ductors in the com
pany's service. He
is about 50 years
old, and has been
serving the Alton
ever since he be
"ame a brakeman
foi the company in
4 GRO Mr. Nfayan
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-03-12
Famous Gan Destrored.

Fire destroyed the famous marking gap
of the Menominee River Boom Company,
which has been a mecca for sightseers
for twenty-five years past. Boys play
ing around it set fire to it and before it
was extinguished piers. booms and other
property were damaged, causing a loss
of about $1,000 The marking gap is the
place where all the logs which came
down the Menominee are marked by ex-
perts with axes