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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Gold Find said to Bc Immense.

Official investigation of gold fields in
the Tanaua district OF Alaska is said to
have disclosed that the region is richer
in the precious ore than the Klondike
and the area included is greater. It is
predicted the output of gold this year
will amount 10 $20.OOOO0O.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

The Atlantic City lfc-saving station
reports the Norwegian steamship Brigh-
ton, Captain krouhg, frvm Port Antonio
for New York. stranded on that station.
The four passengers and twenty-five
crew were rescued by the life-savers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Desperate Fight with Robbers.

one robber was killed and another
wounded in a desperate battle at Bed
ford near Cleveland, between posse of
citizens and three armed bandits. \ great
number Of shots were exchanged before
the bandits were brought to earth
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
STATES DO NOT AGREE
MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN IN
CONTEST.

Government Dredging in St. Louis
River, Which is boundary, Causes
Some Difficulty over Riparian Rights
Decision Favors Salt Trust.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Strike of Cotton Operatives.

Seven of the great cotton mills al
Lowell Mass. have been shut down BY
a strike of their operatives, which mum
Der several thousand. They demand
10 per cent increase in wages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

David K. Francis
aud other oii,yers of
the exposition com
pany We're present,
fhe program for the
three days detlica-
tory exercises of the
exposition was final
IL adopted. Tire 1ed-
ication Of the build
ings, under the d.
rection Of toe ma
tional commission.
Will begin April 20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
,Rad ontlool. for pani.h west Indie,.

1t is rumored in Danish parliamentary
circles that the Danish commission which
is now sitting in the West Indies, has
sent home most pessimistic views re-
gardiug the economic future of The islands
if they remain in the possession of Den
mark
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Oates ut kenton, Ohio. They are the
youngest parents in that part of the
State. neither the father nor the mother
being Is years Of age
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
CHURCH DIRECTORY.


METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-SERNIC
at 1890 a. N. and 7;30 p m. each Sabbath.
Sunday school at II N. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
BEATEN BY MAN HE PRAYED FOR
Farmer Almost Killed Because He De-
sired Acquaintence's Salvation.

II aTIuET atUOsA DNAaANN SO
sired Acquaintsnce's Salvation.
Because r. NJ Seigner pioneer
farmer living near Broadway, Ohio, pray
ed for the salvation Of one of his ac-
quaintances he was almost killed. The
old man became interested in Victor Rog
ers, and during revival meetings in
Broadway b. constantly prayed for the
young man. The prayers enraged young
Rogers aud when he met Seigner in the
road he told him to take off his coat and
they would fight ii out. This Seiener
refused to do. whereupon Rogers jumped
on bin. beat him severely and left him in
a conscious condition. Seigner was
picked up by passers-by, and physici1ns
give but little hope of his recovery. Seig-
uer refuses to prosecute young Rogers
believing that in time his prayers for him
will be answered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
In,mense Break in the Levee.

Through a crevasse that is described
as the worst in the history of the levee
system. volume Of water sixteen feet
deep and POO yards wide has been pour
ing steadily through the break in the
cmbankment, FIVE miles south of Green
Vile. Miss. Thousands of acres of the
finest sugar lands in the famous Yazoo
valley were inundated and the loss win
h.l immense
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

Gustavus f. Swift, head of Swift e
Co packing industries, died suddenly in
Chicago. aged GA years. He was the or
iginator of the present system of pre-
pairing and marketing dressed meats, and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
BENEDICT TURF BUBBLE BURSTS.
Company's Members Close shop and
Flee When Investors Seek Cash.

Benedict & Co.. "get-rich-quick'
turf investment concern, ceased dong
business in South Bend. Ind, and the
members of the company fed from the
city. Before departing the officials is
sued circular to the hundreds of per-
aons who had invested large sums, say
ing that none would lose his money. The
company recently moved to South Bend
from Chicago The crash followed the
arrival il South Bend of Mrs. NJ. Keefe
and +. &. Brown of Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Pcunell Not Directly Accused.

Judge Murphy's verdict on the Bur
dick murder at Buffalo, while not openly
accusing Pencil with the crime. indicates
that he had the strongest motive for
wishing Burdick out of the way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Actors Driven from Stage.

Actors in musical farce, "McFadden's
Flats" were driven from stage of new
Star Theater at New York by 200 mem
bers Of Clan-na-Gael and Hibernian or
ders, who threw rotten eggs and vegeta-
bles at them because of satire on their
race
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Labor Crisis MAY BE Near.

Head of bridge and structural iron
workers at New York says labor crisis i
at hand and has appealed 10 President
Roosevelt to lend his aid toward avert
ing general strike
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
KILLS SWEETHEART AND SELF.
Barber Ends Drinking Quarrel with
a Murder md Snicide.

Forrest McCord, young barber living
at Bournyille Ohio. killed Charity Sforis,
20 years old. his sweetheart, by cutting
her throat. Then he cut his own throat.
McCord had been drinking heavily. and
he struck one of his companions with
beer bottle. A warrant was issued for
his arrest. He then went to the Storts
home, and the murder followed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

Terry McGovern was knocked out in
the eleventh round by Young" Corbett
in fight for worlds lightweight champion
ship at san Francisco; the fight was
rough throughout. with McGoveru con
stantly clnching.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
snnker MN Not Regain Hi. sivht.

Ira D. Sankcy. the famous singing
evangelist probably viii never regain
his sight. and the members of his family
have made mp their minds TO accept his
condition with resignation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
nain Front of Train.

Luke James, aged 30. hotelkeener at
RonilIa. :. D.. threw himself under a
Chicago and North western train AT HUI
rem and was instantly killed 1t is lie
loved he was temroserily insane.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

Blue jackets from the United States
cruiser Atlanta have been landed at San
Domingo to protect the American con
sulate there. which is threatened hy the
reyolutionistS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
AppLEYARD SYSTEM TO SPREAD.
Syndicate Plans Big Trunk Line Troll
lev Road in Ohio.

1t is understood that the Appleyard
Electric Railway syndicate, which has
been operating extensively in southern
Ohio. has planned an immense trunk line
trolley system. giving a through line
from Cincinnati to Cleveland, by way
of Columbus, and from Cincinnati to
Toledo. by way of Dayton and Spring
field
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Reciprnctty with United stntes Rntitied

The treaty of reciprocity between Cuba
and the United States as amended by
the Senate Of the United States was APP
proved in the Cuban Senate by vote Of
l. to q. This approval is absolute and
is not hampered by any conditions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Price of Coal Is Reduced.

The Philadelphia aud Reading Coal
and Iron Company has giyer notices If
a cut Of 80 cents a ton in the price of
domestic anthracite. There will be no
change in the prices of furnace and
steam coal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
NO PAY FOR REMAINING IDLE.
Court Directs Verdict Against Con-
tract of Salt Combine.

tract of Salt Combine.
Judge j. W. Donovan directed a YER
diet at Detroit for defendant in the
suit brought by the Walton Salt Com
pany Of Algonac, Mich, against the Ma
tional Salt Company to enforce con
tract by which $1,000 a month was TO
be paid to the Algonac company for re-
naming idle Judge Donovan holds the
contract violates the Sherman antitrust
act and is therefore void The National
Salt Company is in the hands of re-
ceiyer. The decision will serve to annul
a number of similar contracts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

One corporal was killed and three sol
ders were hurt by the overturning of
heavy piece of artillery in the drill hall
at Fort Myer Va. during the regular
drill of the Fourth battery of field artil-
lerV
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
King N.car Again on Throne.

The reeuayy of Crown Prince Gustaf
ended Tuesday. and King Oscar resumed
the active direction of the Swedish gov
eminent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

NlRoQUA LODGE, /. o. o. F.-MEETS
every saturday night in Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
Miners, Ns.r scale in Effect.

The old wage scale between the btu
uninous miners and operators Of nearly
twenty States expired the other Jay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS MEETS
on alternate Saturday afternoons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

=, NlROQUA ENCAMPAIENT. T. o. 0. F.,
no %. Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08
CITY OFFICERS.
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

la BELLE LODGE, A. F. & A. NJ. NO.s4
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays OF
each month. Hall 81 Williams block
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
Sromus Inermis for Pasture.

Bromus inermis makes an excel, ent
pasture grass, as it shoots up III the
spring about two weeks earlier tlan
any of the native grasses, produces u
good aftermath or second growth. and
continues to grow especially late in
the fall. II the summer is dry it will
stop growing, and start again after the
beginning of the fall rains, but if the
dry period is not too long it will con
tinue to grow from early in the spring
until late in the fall. At the Kansas
Station we have grown Bromus inermis
In field way for four seasons. This
summer we have pastured some young
stock. ranging from to IS months Of
age, on a field of Bromus inermis
seeded last fall. These calves have
not shown any noticeable preference
between Kentucky bluegrass, prairie
grass and Bromus inermis, and have
thrived we'll on the Bromus inerla:s.
The grass stands tramping by stock
exceedingly well. 1t is so vigorous
that it will run out all weeds and otaer
grasses. after it once becomes we'll
established. It, however, may be
sown with other grasses and legumes.
and allowed to take full possession il
few years.-kansas Bulletin.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
An Advantage in Freight.

Fruit growers near the great fruit
consuming cities have an immense
advantage over the producers of fruit
thousands of miles away. We talk a
great deal about California fruit be-
ing profitable to the growers, but it is
only because they have powerful or
ganizations Of fruit men that they are
able to make any profit at all. The
cost of shipping, say peaches. from
California is SO great that it amounts
to heavy protective duty in favor
of the local growers. We are in.
formed that the freight ON a car of
fruit from San Francisco to Chicago
is $3.50 and the icing charge is S125
more. This makes 1876 that the car
costs, without reckoning anything for
attendance. This amounts to 1875
cents on every pound of fruit sent
from San Francisco to Chicago, as a
car is reckoned to contain 10000
pounds. In addition, the matter of
time of transit Of the California fruit
must be taken into consideration in
the packing and the fruit graded more
carefully than it would otherwise have
to be. Much perfectly sound fruit
must be left out of the packages, sim.
ply because it is ripe; for it would
be rotten by the time it reached the
customer. AS our own fruit growers
have good fruit soil and climate, with
an ever increasing population to feed,
there would seem to be no reason why
this advantage of freight rates should
ever be taken from them There is
every reason why our fruit growers
should plant ever increasing uuanti-
ties Of hardy and standard fruit trees.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
o2atssJ::.,yI-5., =.
AGR1CUEHRF
Low and High Protein Corn


The Illinois Experiment Station has
been at work for years on the prob
lem Of low and high protein content
Of corn. In bulletin 81 the expert
menters have given US drawings show
Tag the differences obtained through
soven years OF breeding from the orig
irlal parents-but breeding in opposite
directions. We reproduce these. Ref
erence to the low protein cut shows a
medium-sized germ (which always
contains much gluten) and a compare
lively thin layer OF horny gluten (tnis
also always contains much protein).
The legend Horny Gluten" on the
cut refers to the double row of white
dots going around the entire kernel
just below the black line used to in
dicate the hull. Every part Of the
corn kernel contains some protein and
some carbohydrate matter. In fact,
the carbohydrate constituent always
exceeds the protein even when the
protein is highest, as in the case of the
horny gluten" A difference of two
or three per cent in the protein con-
tents makes a great deal Of difference
in the relative value, as little pro-
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
CHAPTER XVI.
Pope Falls in Love.


Daybreak found Captain Pope and
Crystal walking the poop of the West
tndiaman. Crystal says Pope. get
up the gold out of the mailroom and
transfer it to my cabin aboard the
brig as quickly as may be done.
shall help myself plentifully to pro-
visions and drink. but shall not med
die with the cargo. 1t must go to the
bottom
"You mean to send the people
adrift?' Crystal said
"Yes, these are sunny seas, iona
than; they shall leave us well stocked,
and aren't there boats enough?"
How about Laura, my cousin?" ex.
claimed Crystal, in low, thin voice.
looking askant at his companion
We'll keep her with us. She has a
relative In our ship" answered Pope.
smiling: "a man that somewhat re-
sembles her father"
by the Holy Anchor, then, he can
be no beauty" says Crystal, trying to
look as If he were tickled; "but tell
ye what, Pope. l don't half like the
notion" and now his face took on a
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
The Two Captains
By W. CLARK RUSSELL.
copyns yp,F onier isfb DoddM
By W. CLARK RUSSELL.

dren away in the boats under this
sun, though | don't doubt they'll be
rescued But" and he swore SO vio-
lently that Laura WINGED and recoiled,
opening her eyes in horror at him,
what does he intend by keeping you,
a beautiful young girl, the only fe-
male aboard footy old brig flushed 70
her coamings with the sons of hell?'
.'YouH protect me- she moaned,
catching hold of his arm again and
looking wildly into his face with 4
sudden desperate expression Of dis
tress and terror.
1t was now about nine O'Clock in
the morning and probably by noon the
men of the Gypsy would have shifted
all they required into the briggs hold.
Pope went up to Miss Crystal as
she stood on deck looking about her.
Il hope your mind is easy" says
he in soft voice. Il vow to God you
are in no danger
But what do you mean to do with
mel" she cried.
"Oh, madam, do not ask Grant me
some time Be sure you are safe in
my own and your cousins hands"
But | shall be alone among a lot
of frightful pirates,' she said. looking
most entreatingly at him. but not with
the least fear How could any woman
be afraid of a man who gaZed at her
with the expression. the tone. Pope's
face and voice took now? He was
head over ears in love, and the girl
knew it.
"They are frightful and they are
pirates" he exclaimed, smiling. But
no man will hurt you | am captain OF
those frightful pirates.
But what dreadful waste of prop
erty, to sink SO fine a ship as this"
said Laura.
Don't plead, I beg. My minds re-
solved" answered Pope.
And what is to become of the peo-
ple?'
They shall be well used" he an
swered. exhibiting no temper at this
questioning.
"My father" said she, will be
shocked when he hears that Cousin
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
Where the Cream Should Sour.

Some hold the view that, since the
cream has to be soured before churn.
ing why not let it sour on the farm
This is Objectionable for the follow
ing reasons: ]. 1t is the butter-mak-
er's work to introduce and develop the
flavor in the cream; which gives us
the fine aroma in butter which we. as
well as the consumers, so much desire.
Z. The butter will be more uniform
in flavor when one man, who under
stands the work, does it, than when
a number, who don't understand it,
are trying to do it. 3. The proper
facilities to do the work are always
available at the ere .mery. 4. To most
farmers all sorts o, iavors come un-
der the head of sou.ing, which to the
butter-maker might be most objec-
uonable. s. The maker has made
study of the work. consequently is il
better position to produce what is [
required than those who are unlesslad
IN this respect.-W. A. Wilson.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
Why Insects Abound Now,

Prof. F. NJ. Webster: There are
three prime reasons which have made
spraying not only necessary, but in
many cases absolutely imperative, if
success is to be secured. TheSe are
"a the destruction of the food plants
of many of our now destructive ma
tive insects, and the replacing of these
in large areas with plants of similar
nature: (2) the weakening of our
trees, plants and vines by hybridiza-
tion, cultivation, grating and budding.
and (3) by the importation of varieties
quite similar to those indigenous to
our country, but more susceptible to
attack from our native insect pests
and plant diseases. The clearing up
Of the native forests where native
fruits were produced, and the destruc-
tion by similar methods of many of
the food plants OF leaf-eating insects,
has driven these to the cultivated veg
citation, because these insects had no
where else to go, and it was case
Of either adapting themselves to
slight change of food or perish.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23

great air Of sternness, "of this hand
some young woman, my cousin"
81 know she's your cousin" broke in
Pope.
'-being cast all alone among a
crew Of pirates
Then We would send her adrift,
Jonathan?" says Pope in a tone of mel
ancholy.
Il would leave this ship to SWIM
and give the people, including my
cousin, chance for their lives.
There's the third mate to take charge"
mo-" roared Pope: I'm captain
here! l found the capital. the expedi-
tion is at my expense. l mean to have
my way" he cried, with an oath. I'm
resolved ont. Damnation, Johnny, no
more words. l tell you, Crystal, I'm in
love with that beautiful woman, and
she shall be the wife of an honorable
gentleman Of fortune"
AS he spoke he went down the COM
panionsteps to the cabin, where the
passengers were assembled waiting
to begin their breakfast They all
seated themselves and Pope took the
head of the table. He occupied the
chair of the man he had slain, and
Crystal sat down in the chair at the
foot of the table, the chair of the sec
ond man Pope had Slain But priva.
teersmen havo short memories and
pirates none.
MAY | ask. sir" exclaimed a sal
low bilious passenger, what you pro-
pose to do with u.s."
"You will be laughing soon in Eng
land over this incident" exclaimed
Pope, "and you will never cease to
congratulate yourselves upon having
helped to retrieve the fortunes of two
sea captains of honor and descent"
He held himself erect and expanded
his chest. There was a faint look of
pleasure in the gaze that Miss Laura
fastened upon him.
She rose when she saw Crystal rise,
and went to him. What does he
mean to do with us, cousin?" said
Laura, detaining the square man by
quitting her hand. on which sparkled
4 ring or two, upon his arm
''He Is going to send the passengers
and crew away in the boats. and then
sink the ship. He means to keep you
with us. l don't like his scheme" "
says Crystal, with a darkening face.
Its inhuman to sink this ship. It's
cruel to sead these people and chill.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
Eagle and Cows Battle.

A dispatch from Somervllle. n. :.
to the Drovers' Journal says: A lcr::e
gray eagle. the first seen in this IL
cinity in many years, created toa-
sternation among herd of cattl'. :h
the farm Of Charles Covert, Aear
Mount Bethel. The eagle flew rGm
the mountains to the lowlands Were
the cattle were grazing. 1t took smell
ter in a tree, and waiting an olE1or-
tunity swooped down on a calf OF the
herd The mother of the calf and
several COWS surrounded the eagle AnG
forced it from it's prey. The eagla AT
tackled the COWS and its onslaught vas
so furious that the animals we're
stampeded but they rallied again and
circled frantically around the calf,
thrusting at the eagle viciously with
their horns each time it renewed .'s
attack on the smaller animal.
The eagle resCrted to strategic
measures, by driving the cows, one by
one across the field. At this juncture
Covert, who had been attracted by the
disturbance among the cattle, ap
peared on the scene with gun. The
eagle alighted on rail fence to await
developments and minute later fell
to the ground shot through the head
1t is one of the largest specimens ever
seen here and Covert will have it pre-
served. Four of Covert's cattle had
strips of hide torn from their bodies
by the eagle.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
CHAPTER XVII,
The Passengers Are Sent Adrift.

1t was a little later than CRYSTAL
came up the poop and spied Pope talk
ing to two of the men beside the fore
hatch. Crystal came aft to Popes call
with some little show of alacrity. The
gaze that Pope fastened upon him as
he approached had something singu-
lar in it. Jonathan, however, who was
an i'll reader of the varying express
sions of the human countenance. saw
nothing unusual in his shipmates
face.
THE sooner we make an end of this
the better says Pope. without any
mood or humor of a marked sort in
his voice. But we will behave like
gentlemen to the last; and | am al
ways on the side of humanity"
whats the next job?"
"a blowout for the passengers,
which l will see to- responded Cap
tain Pope. when the men have had
their dinner. get the long-boat and the
two quarter-boats equipped and plenti-
fully provisioned. They shall have
room and food enough. Not but that
the grub will be wasted. They will
be picked up before noon tomorrow. +"
This said he ascended the poop
ladder and joined the passengers. near
ly all of whom were now up on deck
Miss Crystal Immediately went to
him with slight bloom on her cheeks
He looked at her for few moments
with impassioned attention, with eyes
whose alteration no woman could mis-
take for any other emotion and
while the poor passengers stood on
the other side of the deck watching
him and frightening one another in
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-23
CHAPTER xv.-continued,


Crystal only answered: What do
you, mean to do with this ship, Pope?"
"Sink her"
Crystal stopped in sort OF start
1T will be inhuman," says he.
Pope, staring him in the face by the
starlight. raised his hand. and let it
1all heavily upon his companions
shoulder.
If they won't give us command Of
them" says he, ''of what use are
they"
Whats to become of the people?"
"She carries a fine long-boat and
she carries quarter-boats." answered
Pope.
And my cousin?" exclaimed Crys-
tai.
isn't she safe!" cried Pope. with a
cordial laugh. "Oh, Johnny, this is
rich ship"