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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
An official Admission.

1t seems to US that it Is a very note
worthy fact when the leader of the
Democrats in the lower House of Con
gress frankly admits that Great Brit
ain will surely return to the policy of
protection. For years the advocates of
free, tr2da or a tariff for revenue have
held I'D Great Britain as an example
to be followed, for Great Britain has
attained to commercial supremacy
throughout the civilized world. OF
course, they did not proclaim the
fact. even when they knew it,,
that this commercial supremacy
had come to Great Britain while
that county had n protective sys
TEN, but this is the truth of il,
nevertheless Now, for years British
supremacy kas been threatened and
finally oyerthsown; all the rest of the
world has beea moving toward prctec-
ton. and even the model free trade
country so much admired by the Dem
ocrats oe this country according to the
admission of tbs Democratic leader, is
coming back TO this system. Hereto
fore when prot@'tionists have called
attention TO this drift of things the
Democrats have dsrlded and denied it.
Now, however, the admission of the
Truth Of it may Le regarded as Off
cial.-Marion und.j Chronicle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
One Hundred Years Aao.

A famous robber of Europe. known
as the Great Devil" was executed at
Genoa.
Great changes were anticipated in
lower Italy, which We're TO be of ad-
vantage to the French Emperor.
The King of England had complete
ly recovered from a severe Illness and
the project of regency was aban-
doned.
The Dutch governor o. the colony at
the Cape of Good Hope ordered ali En-
glish to leave the cape within two
months. 6
1t was reported that the position of
high admiral of France would be re-
served for Jerome Bonaparte and his
American marriage Cancelled. as it had
not been approved by his brother, the
Emperor
Bonaparte in an address to the con-
tinental sovereigns, called them all
cousins.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Iwenty Years Ago.

There was such n scarcity Of small
coins in Mexico that coins Of larger
values were cut up to represent those
OF less value
The Republican National Committee
at Augusta. Me-. officially notified
James G. Blaine Of his nominate. for
the presidency.
The New York Democratic ST; e con
vention put an end 70 the Flower presi.
dental boom by sending an unlnstruct.
ed delegation 10 the national cOnven.
ton at Chicago Cleveland victory.
4 monster ratification meeting for
Blaine and Logan. the Republican ma
tionai nominees. was held at Washing.
ton. p. G.
over half a million bushels of grain
were shipped by vesse' from Chicago
10 Buffalo and lake ports.
The German Reichstag passed
measure, the practical effect Of which
was 20 compel woFkmen 10 Join the
guilds or unions 0f their crafts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
EortN Years Auo.

General Grant withdrew with con-
siderable loss from his position In the
first intrenchments around Petersburg.
Va
Twenty persons, mostly girls, were
killed and a score OF others were in
jured in an explosion in the arsenal at
Washington, u. c.
A convention between France and
Japan was signed by Japanese ambas-
sailors at Paris
The Confederate steamer Alabama
attacked and sunk the United States
corvette Kearsarge near Chcrbourg,
France
Gold In New York went up to $3.50
because of the anti-gold gambling law
which had gone into effect. and meet
ing Of brokers sent a committee to
Washington, u. C., to get the law mod
flied
The ceremony of driving the last
spike in the Atlantic and Great West
ern Railway occurred at Dayton. Ohio
completing a through line from New
York to st. Louis.
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cratic party will maze campaign Of
opposition and will seek success by
endeavoring to point out the defects
in the present administration.
Suppose the Democrats do as they
threaten and make Roosevelt the issue.
Are the Republicans apt TO dodge that
issue and seek another one. or will
they meet it? The keynote speech OF
Secretary Root indicates that the Re
publicans will meet the Democrats on
the issue of Roosevelt and the Roose-
velt administration.
In the campaign the Roosevelt issue
will probably be subdivided in the fol-
lowing manner:
l. Rooseeylt's personality.
(a) His honesty.
Co His fearlessness.
tel His virility.
2. The Roosevelt administration at
home
(a) The settlement OF the coal
strike.
Cb) Reciprocity with Cuba.
(r) The Northern Securities case.
i'd The postoffice prosecutions.
lei The increase IN the navy.
a. The extension of self-govern-
ment in the Philippines.
8. The Roosevelt administration
abroad.
(a) The astute management of the
Venezuela case, which caused
the withdrawal of Great Brit
ain, Germany. and Italy from
Venezuela and the strengthen
ing OF the Monroe doctrine
Oh The opening of three ports in
China and Korea to American
trade In the face of the most
skillfu and adroit diplomacy
of Russia. Germany and
France.
(c) The peaceful settlement of the
Alaskan boundary question,
the American claim being sus-
tained
Id The ratification of the Pana-
ma Canal treaty, and the
practical beginning of work on
the great ditch
Since it IS probable that the forego-
ing record will appeal strongly to the
gratitude and pride of the average
American. the Democrats do not seem
to display the greatest political wis
dom in choosing it as the issue Of the
campaign. Perhaps. however, thsy are
making a virtue of necessity. realizing
that if they do not voluntarily make
the Roosevelt administration their IS
sue the Republicans will force that is
sue upon them.-Chicago Tribune
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

The Union Emigrant Society was
founded in New YORK, the object of
which was to afford assistance to all
foreigners arriving III that city.
Figured muslin was first woven on
power loom at Central Fllls, Mass.
The first steam fire engine used in
Cleveland, Ohio. was purchased.
The emancipation act. prohibiting
converts and religious communities in
Great Britain. was declared a dead
letter
The London metropolitan police force
was organized.
There was great depression in all
business interests, especially in the
New England States, where there were
many failures among the manufactur
ers. money being scarce.
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Fifty Years Ago.

Cholera was raging in Italy and
Sicily.
The United States consul at Turks
Island was released from prison. where
he had been confined 10y the local judi
ciary.
Cleveland and Ohio City were united
The old watch" which had existed
in Boston since 1851. was abolished
and police department established.
A terrific hurricane from six to eight
miles in width swept through the town
of Manteno, ILL.,. doing great damage.
\ new seal was adopted for the city
of Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
thirty Years Age.

y telegraph cable from Cape de
Yerdes to Brazil was completed.
The Porte prohibited the circulation
of copies Of the Bible in Turkey.
The Pope. in an address to the col
iege Of cardinals, declared that any
reconciliation between the Vatican and
the Italian Government must come In
the way of concessions from Italy.
The treaty Of 1858 trade and com
merce) between the United States and
the King Of the Belgians was annulled
A Turkish vessel, the hars. was
sunk In a collision in the Sea Of Mar
mora and $40 persons drowned.
Congress directed the Secretary OF
State to purchase from its possessor
and restore to the family Of Marquis
Lafayette the watch given the French
nobleman by George Washington.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Shy at Drawing.

when | was young man. said
Storningt0n Barnes. Il want on the
stage with the determination of be.
coming the architect Of my own for.
tune"
.'Wel:" queried Walker f2Olne
las an architect" contihp4d Mr..
Barnes. Il was successful failure be.
cause Of my inability 10 draw large
houses. ''-Chicago News
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Her Rerroof.

Ibid l understand you to say you
courted investigations said Mr Graf
ton Grabb's wife.
Yes" was the ansNer.
We'll, it IS yecy unfortunate
phrase. Everybody who has read any
thing from the classic 1oets to sea-
side novel knows that man doesn't
mean half he says when he's court
g.''-NTqshingtOn Star,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

SIifkins-Hello. old man! V7het do
you think Of that cigar l gave you laai
aightI
Birtirs-Don't ask me to thina. Tn
trying 20 forget ii.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Defeats Railroad Merger.

One of the features of President
Roosevelt's administration was his at
tack upon the proposed consolidation
of two great competing transcontinen-
tai lines OF railway. the Northern Pa
cific and the Great Northern. These
lines had been merged into the North
ern Securities Company Nov. 10, 1901,
only few weeks after Mr.. Roosevelt
became President. The company was
capitalized to the enormous amount of
500. ZOO 600, and its promoters pro-
posed to place under the control of one
set of men the two great railway sys-
tens, reaching from Chicago and st.
Paul to the Pacific Ocean.
At the direction OF President Roose-
welt the Attorney General began suit
to dissolve the Northern Securities
Company March II. 1892 At IL Pres
dents request. Congress passed law
expediting the government suit april
.. 1908. four judges Of the United
States Circuit Court held unanimously
that the Northern Securities Company
was an Illegal combination IN re-
straint Of trade This decision was az
firined 10y the United States Supreme
Court in an opinion given March il of
the present year.
lie has given the country one &c the
most eventful administrations in time
Of peace. Under his guidance the ma.
tiop has taken higher place among the
powers Of the world. has avoided dan
gerous rocks In international seas. and
has enjoyed unexampled prosperity at
lou1e a wise and safe man" is the
vex,ilct OF the people.
Issue of fhe Coming Campaign.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

Those who never retract lA'-.r
opinions love themselves more tAAz
tisey love truth.-Joubert-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
rOmeial Publioatinn.1

STATEMENT Of the condition os the
METROPOLITAN FIRE Insurance
Company. Of Chicago, in the State
OF Illinois, for the year ending Deem
Der 3lst, 1905, made to the Commits
sioner of Insurance of the State of
wisconsin pursuant to the laws of
said State.
Capital paid up in cash.. -. 100000 90
income ..,............... 1S3,603 OF
Disbursements. .. 90 7s9 %
ASSETS.
Total admitted assets. 1888 90
Liabilities.
Total amount of all liabili-
ties except capital and sur
plus ................-. 2z,fs4 9s
Surplus over all liabilities
and capital stock. ....... $685. Oh
Wisconsin Business.
Gross risks written. ........ I650O 90
Gross premiums received. 2SO 43
hereby certify that the foregoing is
an abstract of the sworn statement of
the Metropolitan Fire Insurance Com
pany, filed with the Insurance Depart.
ment of Wisconsin, this 2sth day of
January, 1904.
ZENo NJ. HosT,
Commissioner of Insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Chronic Sores.
Eating Ulcers Sps S'' sss sy ssa'a
Commissioners Of Insurance,

Nothing trouble old ulcer
ticuay when the lower exmes where the circulation
sluggish. gangrenous eating upon the leg
ghtfu poison deeper the
the
flesh melting and feel the strength with the sick
enng discharges Great and deep offensive ulcers often
develop simple swollen gland pmpe
threatening because while all such
this should make suspicious OF all
chronic slow-heang and particularly
and the
because they wba.inx Va NAV 1aoa
and unsghtly aOo x
and deact much from
personal appearance nave s for
Middle aged and old peo
those whose blood
contaminated and faint
ed with the and nS
sickness, the chief 1890 -
sufferers from chronic W. foND1s'
and u While the
blood unhealthy polluted condition.
grow spread spite washes and ve for the
the of constitutional disorder bad condition of
the blood and which local remedies blood
what needsomehng the blood
circulation and the constitution and S. S. S.
such remedy and from tina blood
all the impurities and poisons and grad
~ - - ualy builds up the entire system and
when the blood has been purified the
~ ~ ~ healngprocess begins and the ulcer
~ entirely gone. S. s. s.
contains mineral poisonous drugs
of any description, but is guaranteed
purely vegetable blood purifier and tonic combined and safe and
chronic ulcers have sowheal
ing kind external internal write about and
Its Diseases Free THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, Ga
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

Issue of she Coming Campaign.
From present Indications the Demo-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
ffslss#Bs "a s H M
RO0SEVELT'S EVENTFUL ADMINISTRATION !


q En- e.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

The negotiations Of the Alaskan
boundary arbitration conviction was
concident with the settlement of The
Venezuelan affair. President Roose-
welt. in negotiating with the British
ambassador. stated the limit of the
concessions the United States was will
Ing TO make He would submit the
controversy 10 a tribunal Of six men.
three to be named by the United States
and three 10y Great Britain. Tb pro-
posal was accepted and President
Roosevelt named as the American COM
missioners Elihu Root. Senator Lodge,
and ex-senator Turner. The joint com
mission met in London on Sept 3, 1903,
and on Oct ~ following gave its de
c.sion in favor of the United States.
The year 1903 was full of the events
that 90 to make up the history Of ma
tic.a. Not only was the Alaska bound
ar settled for all time to come but
the frst Panama Canal treaty with Co
loalhia was negotiated. The Presi-
denrs fight for reciprocity with Cuba
was won. the army reorganization bill
passed. q large increase made In the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

ance because they are SO
persistent and unsightly
and detract so much from
ones personal appearance.
Middle aged and old peo-
pie and those whose blood
is contaminated and faint
ed with the germs and poi
son of malaria or some pre-
vious sickness, are the chief
sufferers from chronic sores
WILL A.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

hli0 u y D. w AAAS NAAS
blood remains in an unheal
continue to grow and spreaC
is the outward sign of some
the blood and system, which
rifer and tonic is what yot
quicken the circulation an
is just such a remedy. 1t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-11
THE WIckEDEsT CITY.
Pointed Remarks on rash Statements
as ndisputabIe Evidence,

From the Boston Herald.
There is an anxious rivalry today
among American cities over the claim
of supreme wickedness. There are
clergymen as well as newspaper men
and professional sports who utter rash
statements as indisputable evidence.
No doubt centuries ago there was like
dispute over the cities of the plain.
Books of English proverbs and sayings
preserve the evil reputation of certain
towns and villages; a bitter epigram
still characterizes Genoa; the wicked.
ness of the sunken city of Us is leg
endary and operate. Was Babylon as
a plague sore? The zeal of the Hebrew
prophets was tribal, no more seriously
to be considered than Carlyle's remark
that eternity was not quite visible at
Paris. Human nature and human
wickedness are about the same in all
cities of so-called civilization. Where
there Is unwise restrictive legislation
there are sneaking vices, and there is
the inevitable fret that leads to covert
indulgence. De Goncourt, who knew
the seamy side of Paris was shocked
by the low immortality of French vii
lagos, but he was constantly on the
watch for exhibitions and indefatigable
IN discovery. Wherever men are herd
ed together there will be vice and
crime, and wherever they watch their
herds there will be passionate out
breaks, the lack of interest and amuse-
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projectors of the Vulcan enterprise had a
mental grasp upon the fancied greatness
of antiquity coupling it with the real
greatness of their own coveted heritage.
Vulcan, and an iron Vulcan, was most
happy thought, and although all Alabama
Is familiar with the struggles the Com
mercial club has had in getting this
great iron man on his feet in st. Louis,
no lover of his state can look upon this
unique and magnificent statue without
out giving a word of praise to its projec-
tors, and TO every one who has contri-
buted to the fund for its erection and
transportation to the Worlds fair.
Then, again, Vulcan Is not only a rep
resentative of Birmingham's greatness
already achieved, but a prophesy of an
illustrious future. Labor onenia vincet''
is motto written in every pose and fea-
ture of the iron man; and the bustling
city 1t represents will continue to labor
until the great colossus standing In
Capital square, shall behold in Birming-
ham supremacy not yet enjoyed in the
manufacture of the finished products from
her inexhaustible wealth of iron and
steel. j. A, b. I,OVETT.
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ments will be supplied by coarse or
immoral pleasures. There is exaggera-
ton in all the statements concerning
prevailing wickedness. The Partisan
is not wholly given over to absinthe
and the pursuit OIL his neighbours wife.
AS matter Of fact, the average Paris
ian is man of uncommon industry
and frugal habit. A Bostonian does
not necessarily take his life In his
hand when he visits New York, Chi
cago or Providence. We know men who
cross the Common at midnight with
out arms and without inward uneasi-
ness. Nor do we believe that New
England villages are so many sinks Of
abomination. There should be modera-
ton, gentlemen; there should be sweet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-11

ut. LOUIS, June 1o.-(specia1)-
Grand in conception, superbly ar
tistics in execution, magnificent in
exhibition sThese are my thoughts as 1
come in view of Birmingham's stupendous
iron man. now the wonder Of the gather
ing multitude at the worlds greatest
show.
The colossus of Rhodes was one of the
worlds wonders in les day; and the
colossus of Birmingham with all that 1t
so generously represents, is one of the
movable wonders of the worlds magnih-
cent display of gorgeous sights The
forum represented the pride of a con-
quering people in the exhibition of a
gigantic statue, produced from the spoils
Of war; the latter is the proud represent
tation of the subterranean wealth of
great and growing section of our conn-
try. And, what does the Birmingham Vul-
can represent? 1t represents. from feet
to head, the strength of the Birming-
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ham district. From one viewpoint, the
great, broad face seems to wear a smile
of triumph over many sore difficulties;
and from another viewpoint, one can see
a sternness of feature which is a re-
minder of the fixed purpose Of Birmng-
hams enterprisng population to be
known to the whole world as great peo-
pie. 1t represents in its well formed parts,
the beautiful symmetery of Birmingham,
in her combined industries and civilizing
institutions.
Whilst her material prosperity is fifty
expressed by the term Magic City" her
schools and churches as well as other
institutions and agencies for psychic cul-
ture, have kept pace with her, CONNER
cial mining and manufacturing achieve
ments and today Birmingham stands up
asa harmonious and symmetrical whole
wanting in no essential feature but that
will be added in her legitimate growth
and development.
Again, Vulcan represents the classical
intelligence of Birmingham. In the very
conception of this mythical figure, the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-11
AT THE CHURCHES.

The Rev. DR.. ]. d. Simpson, presiding
elder of the Birmingham district Will
preach at st. Pauls Methodist church
at the morning service tomorrow and at
the South Highlands Methodist church at
inc evening service.
A tent meeting has been in progress at
Jonesville all the week. The preaching
Is being done by the Rev. DR.. S. o. Y.
Ray and the Rev. Mr.. Bamber A Baptist
church will be organized Sunday after
noon The exercises will be very inter-
esting.
At the First Methodist church the Rev.
DR.. c. B. Riddick, pastor, will preach at
the morning and evening services.
The Rev. DR.. j. H. Mccoy, pastor of
the South Highlands Methodist church.
will occupy his pulpit at the morning
service Sunday and the Rev. DR.. Simp-
son will preach at the evening service.
At the Eleventh Avenue Methodist
church the Rev. w. f. Morris. pastor
will preach at the morning and evening
services. 1.-THE Great Faith of the Cen
t,,r,or, ;, will ba b;s theme at the morning
service At the evening service his sub
Ject VIII pe Ing p'tee' II 'ie
r,,a pav w p uandrix. nastor of ST
1o1,,- nfatbodist cb,5rcb. VIII nreaeh q,
~, ,,,or,,,,e ana avenino earvices fonor.
row. There will be a special musical
programme rehoereu a' ms evening ser
vice.
VIII, -, tho Eleventh Avenua Mo+h.
odist chufeh Is plosressihs iapiuis. II Il
estimated Una. ene eu'i'oe WIN oe Gull
pie'eu
THE Rev. F, W. Brandon. pastor of the
Fountain Heights Methodist church. will
occupy his pulpit at the morning and
|
The revival services that have been in
progress at the First Christian church will
continue throughout next week The Rev
A. r. Moore, pastor, will preach at the
morning and evening services Sunday
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Our Prayers Forestalled by Bad Mo-
tives."
The Rev. DR.. L. M. Bradley, pastor of
the Avondale Baptist church, will occupy
his pulpit at the morning and evening
services Sunday.
The Rev. ]. M. Shelbnrne, pastor of the
East Lake Baptist church, will preach
at the morning and evening services
Sunday 1.-THE Witness of the Samaritan
Woman" will be his theme at the
the pastor will preach an evangelistic
sermon.
Next week the Rev. Quincy Ewing. rec
tor of the Church of the Advent, will go
to Sewanee to spend two or three days
with George w. Peabody, who is to visit
the University of the South
The Rev. DR.. John w. Stage pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, Will oe-
cupy his pulpit at the morning and even
ing services tomorrow.
| At the Central Presby church the
Rev. DR.. L. S. Handley, pastor, will go
cupy his pulpit at the morning and even
ing services Sunday.
The Rev. DIR. l. D. Steele, pastor of
the First Cumberland Presbyterian
church, will preach at the morning and
evening services Sunday. 1.-THE strug-
giles of Life" will be his theme at the
morning service.
The Rev. Dr. Sterling ]. Foster, pastor
| of the South Highlands Presbyterian
church, will occupy his pulpit at the
morning and evening services tomorrow.
| The Rev. U. d. Mooney, pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church, will fill his
pulpit at the morning and evening ser
| vices Sunday.
At the Church of the Advent, the Rev.
Quincy Ewing. rector, will conduct the
services Sunday, which will be holy com
munion at 1880 a. m. and morning prayer
and sermon at II a. m. The theme of his
| address at the morning service will be.
BE Thou Faithful"
AT st. Mary's the services tomorrow will
be conducted by the Rev ]. w. Cantey
JohnAon, the rector. They will be as fol-
! lows Holy communion at 1880, morning
prayer and sermon at IL a. m, and even
| ing prayer and sermon at p. m.
Masses at st. Paurs church Sunday will
be at 1880. 8 and 1890 o'clock.
Sunday masses at the Church Of Our
Lady of Sorrows will be at 8 and 1C
o'clock
Today being st. Barnabas Day Holy
Communion will be celebrated at ST
Mary's this morning at 10 o'clock.
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