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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
FEEL GROUND QUAKE.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FEELS SElS.
MIC DISTURBANCE.
Panic Caused at Many Points by the
Phenomenon - No Serious Damage
Results Waves Felt in Illinois, In
diana, Missouri and Kentucky.

An earthquake shock. noted first at St.
Louis at 6:20 O'clock Sunday night and
twenty-five minutes later at Louisville.
Ky, caused windows to rattle and build
ings to tremble in those towns and many
others which lie in the 800 miles that
separate them. a second smaller els
turhance of the earth was noted NJ St.
Louis a few minutes after the first had
ended. At Hannibal. Pacific and Farm
ngton, Mo, the shock was perceptihle
for about half a minute, and sounds re-
sembling distant heavy tn der was
heard. Many southern and 'ntral lii
nois cities reported the visit Of Il perccpt-
ible but harmless shock.
At St. Louis the first quaking of the
earth extended over a period of almost
twenty seconds duration, and was felt
with great distinctness in Alton, Ed
wardsville, Belleville and otter towns on
this side of the Mississippi. At Alton il
was clear that the disturbance was NOV
ing from west to east. 1T Cairo it did
not have so long duration as when inst
reported, nor was any second shock re-
ported. Its effects were distinctly noted
all over the city, although no actual dam
age was done. At Eldorado, ILL.,, the
shocks lasted fifteen seconds, and many
clocks were stopped.
At Carbonate, Ill.,, the shock lasted
fifteen seconds. and the vibration was
from northeast TO southwest. People
ran from their houses and inquired of
their neighbors what was the matter
Clocks were stopped in many houses. Al
Nashville, ILL.,, two distinct shocks were
felt at Gag o'clock and followed each
other in RAJ. ID succession. The vibrations
were perceptible in other parts OF Wash
ington County, and much alarm was felt
A distinct earthquake shock was felt at
Centralia, H., at 6:40 O'Clock, and tele'
phone messages from all parts of the
county show that it was general, hspe
cially to the southeast,
Dispatches from Chester. Ill, stated
that that town noted the shock at g.,
o'clock and that it lasted over three st C
onds. Greensboro, Ky, which is almost
directly east of Alton, reported the scis
mic disturbance at GAO O'Clock, and add
ed that it seemed to have lost none OF
its force. Pictures and bFic-a-brac were
shaken from the walls and tables of sec
ond-story rooms. Louisville noted the
shock five minutes afterward, and re
ported that it was SO slight 9s 10 attract
little attention. Tie shock was distinct
Iy felt Mt Evansville, Ind. Pdilding'
rocked and trembleG. Tue Tave lastet
but a second. The shock was felt il
many parts of southern Indiana. NJ
damage was done to any of the towns nf
fected by the shock
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Washington's Birthday.

It's splendid to live so grandly
That. long after you are gone,
The things you did are remembered,
And recounted under he sun;
To live 50 brayely and purely
That a nation stops on its way,
And once Il year. with banner and drum
Keeps its thought OF your natal day.
IT'S splendid to have n record
SO whit. and free from stain
That held TO the light. 1t shows no blot,
Though tested and tried amain;
That afe to age forever
Repeats its story of love,
And caur birthday lives In 4 nations heart
Ali other days above.
4 - his Is Washington's glory,
4 steadfast soul and true,
Who stood for his cOuntry's honor
When his country's days were few.
And now when its days are many
And its flag Of stars Is flung
To the breeze Ia defiant challenege,
His name Is on every tongue.
Yes. it's splendid to live so bravely,
To be SO great and strong,
That your memory Is aver toscin
TO rally the foes Of the wrong;
To live so proudly and purely,
That your people pause In their way,
And year by year. with banner and drum
Keep the thought of your natal day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
EARLY c. hrnrtons.

The origin Of Washington's birthday
as a holiday is stated as follows: On
Feb %, 1893. a number Of gentlemen
met in a New York tavern to celebrate
the greet generals birthday. They then
agreed assemble in future on that day.
celebrating ii with odes and toasts.
Washingtou's ascendancy shortly after
to the presidency gave a new zest to the
"annUal." SO that in time it became gen
eral. and finally grew into a legal holt
day" the people demanding it from a
custom.
The first public celebration of Wash,
ington's birthday occurred on Feb. IL
1854. and the anticipated occa sion Sas
thus alluded ro ay the Pennsylvania
Packet of Feb. u. some year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
DIE IN TIDAL WAVE.
Over a Thousand south sea Islanders
Are Drowned.

Over a Thousand south Sea Islanders
Are Drowned.
Over one thousand persons are said to
have persisted in destructive storm that
swept over the South Sea Islands. A
huge tidal wave, accompanied ~ ter
rife hurricane, attacked the Society
Islands and the Tuamotu group with
fearful force, causing death and deVas-
tation never before equaled in n land of
dreaded storms. The storm reigned sew
eral days, reaching its maximum strength
between Jan. II and Jan. 16,
The frst news of the disaster arrived
at Papeete, Tahiti. Jan 26, on the
schooner Eimeo The captain placed the
fatalities at 500 Teh steamer Excel
sior arrived at Papcete the following
day with 400 destitute survivors. The
captain of the Excelsior estimated the
loss of life to be 500 These figures com
prised only the deaths on the three ISL
ands of Hao, Hikuera and Makokau,
whose ordinary population is 1,SOO. On
Hikuera Island, where 1000 Inhabitants
were engaged in pearl diving, nearly one
half were drowned. On an adjacent ISL
and 100 more were washed out to the
sea.
Makokau and Hao are depopulated.
Conservative estimates at Tahiti place
the number OF islands visited by tidals
wave and hurricane at eighty All of
them are under the control of the French
governor at Tahiti. The surviving in
habitants are left destitute of food, shell
ter and clothing, everything having been
swept away by the storm. The French
government took prompt relief measures,
dispatching two war ships with fresh
water and provisions. The Italian man
of-war Calabra aided in the errand of
mercy. As the ISLANDS were barely TWEEN
ty feet above the sea level and not sur
rounded by coral reefs it was necessary
for all the inhabitants to take 10 the
cocoanut trees when the tidal wave be
gan to cover the land. These trees grow
TO an immense height, many reaching an
altitude of 100 feet. The natives in the
taller trees were safe until the roots
gave way. and then they were swept far
out into the sea The 400 survivors
brought by the Excelsior to Papeetc gain
ed the ships side by swimming three and
four miles from the tops of the coc3anut
trees.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
OF Interest and
Value to horsemen
Read What These People SAY, Their
Advice May Save YOn Many Dollars.

~ have found Greene's Infalnble Lhiment to
| surpass anything Of the kind l ever used"
| Mart Buck. Charlotte, Mich.
II know of no better liniment and would not be
without it, w. L. Barkley. Lexington. Ky.
Il find il the best thing for lameness and sore
| tendons.' John Geynor, Gretna. Ill.
Il hnd 1t AN excellent remedy for sore necks
and shoulders. 1t is the best liniment l ever
used" +. q. Hopes, state Centre. Iowa.
Its healing powers are wonderful Ii does the
work quickly when applied to gals. scratches,
sores and open wounds" ". G. Newbury.
| Chicago, ILL.,, Mgr. Capewell Horse NAH Co.
Il have used Greene's Liniment FOR a long
| time and would not think of training stable OF
| horses without having il on hand. recommend
| II to horsemen." W. l.. Snow. HornellSyille, NY
my stable men inform me that they have for
some time used Greene's Infallbe Eminent on
my horses in cases of sores, sprains, sWellings
etc, and have found it very effective and salts
factory" Chas. H. Slack. Chicago, Ill.
II eheenully recommend il TO all who keep
| horses" c. A. Smith. Auburn n. Y.
My earn foreman has used Greene I.iniment
and finds the best we have ever had In our
stables" w. II. Raymond. Milwaukee, Wis
There is only one thing more convincing than
/ she testimony u others. that is actual personal
| experience then Of yourself you know. Greenes
Infallible Liniment viii be found trial to be the
| best external remedy. for either man or beast.
that the market affords. IL is an honest medicine
made TO sell on its merits ane win such favor
with all as to be adopted and kept constantly
! on hand.
II is equally adapted for use in the household.
| the stable or the training quarters. Try 1t and
| you will feel that you have found friend for
| yourself. your family and your horses. Many
| prudent mothers keep 1t ON hand for the various
hurts Of childhood. IL Is without a rival for ths
treatment of sprains strains cuts. bruises, Sores
| open wounds, Inflammation and swelling. Fam
ly sizes are % and so cents. large size at 81 90
| Is prepared for stable use.
All the best druggists keep Greene's IafallibiS
Eminent or win get 1t for you you ask them to-
Accept no substitute. There is no other liniment
that will take Its place and do Its work, no other
| that is like IL or lust as good"
For Sale by
G. +, DAHL, A. ]. JOHNSTON,
ARNOLD & DAVIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
wAsHINeroMs SPIRITUAL SIDE
Was Baptized, but There Is No Evidence
that He Ever Took Communion.


that He Ever Took Communion.
Gen. A. w. G .eely, L. S. A., contrib
utes A most interesting chapter on The
Personal Side of Washington This sec
ond and concluding one ON the subjectD
in the Ladies' Home Journal. In con-
sidering Washington's religious life tor
belief the biographer makes the preface;
This effort to depict Washington as
very devout from his childhood, as n
strict Sabbatarian. and as in intimate
spiritual communication with the church,
is practically contradicted by his own
letters" Continuing, Gen.
Greelv SAYS: what Washington really
believed as to the fundamental truths of
Christianity, or as to non-essentiaIS on
which so many sectaran issues h: -,e been
raised. cannot be definitely statrd, He
inherited the Episcopal form of fGith by
baptism, and throughout his life took
an active part as Il vestryman of that
church. But even if he was ever con-
firmed in its faith there is no reliable
evidence that he ever took communion
with it or with any other church. In
short. it seems that the very honesty and
integrity of the man caused him to re-
frain from the more spiritual forms of
activity in the church. Possibly his
mind. as have the minds of many men
Of high moral character, followed the
irrational bent of inseparably associating
principles and professions. and so looked
asRant at creeds and dogmas, where the
lives of their foremost advocates gave
the lie to the profession of the lips. 1t
IS notable, however, that as time went
on. the occasional Indifference of his
youthful days gave place to respectful.
even if not deyout, attitude with refer
ence to religious matters. In feeling
of spiritual Indifference to the church it
is not surprising that. neglecting spiritual
reasons. he wrote, as a Virginia colonel:
The want of chaplain does reflect dis
honor upon the regiment. as all other Off
GERS are allowed And when he was
urged to have public prayers in camp,
so as to excite the curiosity and foster
the conversion of the Indians. he ignored
the recommendation. As to the Sabbath
he conformed to the local Virginia hab-
its. After service the day was largely
given to riding, visiting, dining, and TO
those innocent amusements and gather
inss that many then believed to be es-
sential safeguards of 4 community. The
dominating trait of Washington's life
was a spirit of equity. il dich is the near
est approach to perfect justice"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
eueoN c PLAGUE THREATENS.
Epidemic in Mexico and Many Cases
in California.


in California.
No country in the world eXcels the
United States in efforts to ward off the
invasion and spread Of deadly plaques,
but 1t is certain that we are now threat
ened by that great Asiatic scourge, the
bubonic plague. 1t has reached the cpl
demic stage in the republic south Of us
and has invaded California. 1t has mazda
It's dreaded appearance in several parts
of Mexico but it is at its worst in Top0-
lobampo. where the people are dying Ike
plagne-stricken sheep. In Mazatlan
there have been over $50 deaths and half
the terrified population has fed.
The disease has been present in Cali
fornia for several years and the cases
have become so numerous that at n con
ference of twenty-one State boards of
health it was resolved this week that
California must take immediate action or
be cut off from commercial relations with
other States. Eighty-seyen cases have
been found in san Francisco's Chinese
district alone. or twenty-five dead rats
picked up in Chinatown eleven were
found to be infected. It is recommend
ed that Chinatown be burned to the
ground end the inhabitants sequel cred
at some place outside she city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

"Wednesday last being the birthday of
his excellency, Gen. Washington, the
same was celebrated here by all the true
friends of American independence and
constitutional liberty, with that hlarity
and manual deeorum attendant on the
sons of freedom. In the evening an en-
tertainment was given ON board the East
India ship in this harbor, to n very brill
liant and respectable company, and n
discharge of thirteen cannon was fired
upon the joyful occasion"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

c. E. Fultz. Canton, Ohio, committed
suicide.
Fire at Armaugh ireland, did $780,
600 damage
Hunter Taylor. Douglass, Kan, killed
Ia q runaway.
]. L. Fiddler. Marienville. Pa, killed
his wife and self.
Big foods In Oregon. Willamette riv-
er is the highest ever known.
Brazil and Bolivia are in another row
over the boundary and may go TO war.
Albert, a trick elephant belonging to
tie Leman circus. died il Kansas CITY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Ell. MISUNDERSTANDING.

BY Senator Hatten-Reating to the
jurisdiction Of justices, corstubles, etc,
In cities located in two or more counties.
by Mr.. Whppermau--Relating to the
selling or giving away Of intoxicating
liquors to minors.
BY Mr.. misunderstanding the law
for funding and refunding of city bonds.
By Senator Miler-Relatiag to the
supervision Of investment associations
not now uuder the supervision Of law.
BY Senator Misunderstanding 10
weights and measures and making an APP
preparation therefor.
BY Senator Whipnermnn-Relating 70
sherffs fees for conveying prisoners to
State prison; relating to the relief of
pGupers; relative to the examination Of
persons supposed to be insane.
i9y Senator North--Relatiye to weight
of engines and equipment on public high
ways
By senator O'Neil-Rclatiye to the as
sessment If void assessments; yalidat.
ing contracts made and executed by mu-
nicipal corporations with foreign corpora
tions
By Mr.. Rogers-To amend the stat
ntes relative to the fees and duties Of re
porters.
By Mr.. Wiley-Amending the statute
relative to obnoxious animals running at
large.
BY Mr.. Bird-To permit certain cor
porations organized under the laws Of
this or any other State TO consolidate
with corporations organized under the
laws Of this State.
By Mr.. Relating to borrow
Ing money for construction Of sewers By
villages.
By Mr.. Rogcrs-Relating to invest.
ment By domestic life insurance com.
panes.
Bills Introduced House.
Rv Mr.. DaEl-Ameuding the statutes
relative 10 appointment Of guardians for
insane.
BY Mr.. Carpenter--Amending the
statutes relating 10 the relief and sup
port Of poor.
By D. Eyans-Amending the statutes
relative 70 terms Of contract and bonds
af contractors On State city and county
buildings.
By Mr. Lang Repeating a provision
Of the statutes relative to property tx
empt from taxation.
By Mr. Smelker-Amending the stat
utes relative TO removal after foreclosure
and Of renter.
BY Mr.. Notwithstanding the stat
utes relative 10 district attorneys
By Mr.. Johnston-Rslstive TO registra-
ton and identification Of criminals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
ne soto station

Leave ST. P. Exp. except sunday. T:05 n
Going@ La Crosse Exp. ex. Sunday, "a m
North Accom- mediation fex. Sun 1855 y N
Leave (Uhi & 81. Louis Exp ex.sun,l zoe 2 u
Going Dubuque Exp Except SUM- 7;20 m
South Accommodation tex sunday $50 m
kW-For tickets, rates m&ps, stc. apply to
Local agents at above stations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Fladen & HGnrikSOl
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II you want good double harness
for spring work, now is the time to pla1a
your order. We know We can supply
your wants
REPAIRING 4 SPECIALIY
A SPECIAL
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
C q. a o. r. r. TIME CARD.
stoddard station

Leave 81. p, EXP. Except Sunday 7:1f q ~
Going La Crosse EXP tex Sunday S:12 . m
North Accommodation lex. SUMO s;l2 D m
Leave Obi. & 81. Louis Exp.(ex SUM 1851 . N
Going Dubuque Exp. lex. Sunday 7:07 . NJ
South Accommodations. sunday A:5A 2 %
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
CHICAGO

- anu STOCKS IHhIt HhfllA
been reduced TO low point has extend
ed inquiry into the Canadian Northwest.
This legitimate demand remains one o.
the strongest features. Flour demand In
general is good and much wheat Is beng
consumed.
The two uncertain factors In the specu-
latiye mind are the Argentine shipments
and the attitude of the big Chicago
houses. In the first week of important
shipments Argentine sent out l,0SO,OOO
bushels of wheat and in the second week
100000 Unless the movement gtows
heavier than this it is not likely to affect
speculative sentiment materially. Our
own country is behind in exports 50 far,
having sent out since July | l52, 3,',;2S
bushels of wheat, compared with 40.
1868 bushels in the previous year.
In the stock market the new develop
ments Of the week were mainly favorable,
but they failed TO stimulate activity. The
listlessness Of the market aud lack Of
speculative interest on thu part OF the
public is in sharp contrast to the CONNER
cial aud industrial prosperity Of the com
try. While the many who have expected
a bull market in stocks have been dis
appointed, the comparative quiet that has
ruled for time has directed inter asst
more towards thu channels Of trade and
manufacture. Many have had time bet
ter 10 understand the wonderful develop
ment west Of the Mississippi where a
larger amount Of .pital Is being invest
ed in legitimate enterprises than ever
before. The result of 1t all has been
healthy reaction, falling away from
the feyerish excitement Of period of
advancing prices in stocks, and a turning
more 10 the examination Of the fuuda-
mental factors on which prosperity Is
based. and 10 which values in the long
run inevitably adjust themselves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
A Mating Chance.

There is fortune waiting for some
shrewd but honest man. said a bache-
Tor the other day. Il believed the max
ers of undertaking are in collision
with some of these matrimonial agen-
cies. No matter what price | pay for
my undertaking, the buttons are al
ways coming off, and as | send all
my washable clothes to a laundry
carelessness. I'll admit-they are never
sewed on, and have TO resort 10 pins.
All this is n gentle reminder that a
fellow needs a wife, but / absolutely
refuse to take the hint. Where is the
fortune? Why, If some really honest
man should 90 into the business Of
manufacturing underclothes, and make
speciality Of having the buttons Sc
curely sewed on. he would reap a har-
vest compared with which the profits
from new brand o. soap or fake
medicine would look like 30 cents. He
could advertise his wares as the Bach
elors Tndercloth.ng' He could have
some catchy legend as this. Our But
tons Never Come or Let me tell you
If such a thing ever is done you will
find a gang of men down az the store
where the garments are sold which
will make a wOman's bargain counter
rush seem tame as a French duel"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

leave st. p. Exp except Sunday T:12 IN
Going La Crosse Exp. lex. Sunday 5;91 p m
North Accommodationtex 5unday)4:s0 m
Leave Chi. & St Louis Expfsx. sun 1897 . m
Going tDubaque ExD. except SUM- 7:zp m
South Accom- modatiOn(eI. Sunday s:2j q IN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

Leave st. p EXP. except Sunday 7ile m
Going La Crosse Exp. lex sunday 1850 m
North Accommodation lex. Sunday 4'lb m
Leave Chi. & st. Louis EIpfeE. sum- 1878 IA
Going Dubuque EXP. texcep sun 7;Zz IN
South Accomm cd alton lex sunday 5;s N
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

OF the land in Russia. as shown by
rbe government reports. the nobility
or-n Is1 10000 acres and the mer-
e. ants 100000 while the peasants
cza but $500 eyp ~e~es
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

CONSUMPTION.
Its prevention and cure a speciality a
POwELLS MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
INSTITUTE, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

Vigorous vitality is con-
spicuous in trade and in
dustry. despite the handi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-25
ru the Rnrt,er.,a Chair.

''Want a shampoo, sir, also?'' says the barber, as his razor goes over your up- per lip. "Um-m-n," you answer, fear ing to open your mouth during that delicate operation. The barber smiles. "Funny thing" he explains, "how nine men out of ten in the barber's chair are afraid to speak while the razor is near their lips. And they'll talk whenever they please when their chins are being shaved. Yet it is lots more dangerous to do that than the other. They don't realize that most persons move their chins more when talking than they do their lips. Yet it is fact. So don't be afraid to answer when the saw is go- ing over your Lips, or at least don't try to answer by shaking or nodding your head. That's worse yet, and neverthe- less, nearly every man will without stopping to think that it puts him in more danger of being cut than if he were to speak. Witch hazel, sir? Yes, sir. Next Washington Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-25


 Tn order to determine whether the sand dunes on government land in cen- tral Minnesota are of sufficient extent ito render the land unfit for agricul- ture and adapted for forest reserve, the bureau of forestry will send out a party this summer under H. B. Kemp ton to study the matter. MT Kempton will also try to devise methods by which the farmer in the sand dune re- gions will be able to protect his land. A similar study will be made under MT Kempton in Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan. This sort of work was begun last year by the bureau of forestry on the Atlantic coast and in the Columbia river coun- try of4the northwest, and resulted in the discovery of valuable methods in restraining drifting sands.