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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10
$40 an Ear for Corn.

Some of the Illinois corn shown at
the worlds fair has been sold to a
South American farmer for $40 an ear.
He bought ten ears, selecting the fin
est from the entire exhibit. This is
pedlgrecd corn of the finest quality
ever raised in this country and was
produced by young farmer near De
catur. He does not claim to be an
expert. but has simply learned the
best agricultural information he coulf.
get In the newspapers, and applied
practical common sense to his every
day work. The Illinois corn exhibit
M ST. Louis comprises specimens from
nearly $500 farmers boys in the State.
who raised It from sfed sent out by the
agricultural college. Jour
nal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

can't tell what to do. That once known,
| shan't want much consideration"
( "Nhere is he now? Have you seen
him latelyT'
~ heard him leave the boys room at
o'clock have not seen or heard him
since then"
Go and see where he is at once; he
! might have left the house while we are
standing here"
In en- instant | heard them hurrying
|. towards the house. sprang to my feet,
ran across the orchs rd into the kitchen
garden. rushed into the summer house,
laid my book upon the table. and rest
ing my head upon my hands, assumed an
attitude of attentive study. My breath
came short and thick, and my breast
was heavinc when / heard my masters
hasty footsteps upon the path.
He began in bullying tone; then be-
thinking him that he was betraying him
self, stopped short. The expression of
my face evidently disconnected him.
What are you doing here?" he asked,
evidently not knowing what to say TO
cover his blunder.
81 usually come here Of an evening to
read" said quietly. II never heard
you object to 1t before"
"Oh, It isn't that; but get the boys in
at once" he said
Very well. sir" I closed my book,
and went TO find the boys; my master ad-
vancing in the same direction. that he
should not lose sight of me. felt that
from that moment a constant watch
would be set upon me.
I lad tho hnwS into tho bnugP and nm
into the school room. But the prayer
that was in my heart and on my lips
were not in unison with that which
sounded on my ears. l was praying to
escape from that dreadful house. | had
taken the desperate resolution that l
would not pass another night veneath
the roof.
The boys were dismissed to bed half
an hour earlier than usual. was going
down to the kitchen when Mr.. Porter
stopped me
I've some work for you. Silas. Fold
and put these tracts into envelopes, and
direct 'Iom; I'll give you the list of
names You can carry pen and ink, and
your desk, into your own room, and do
them there"
He gave me pile of papers, which
carried into ny room, and then fetched
the desk and writing materials, he watch
ing me all the time. I went in, and shut
the door; then l heard him walk away.
l did not touch my work. but sat down
upon the side OF the bed, and tried to
think how l could get away. l had no
money! knew nothing of the roads;
but better to starve to die under hedge
than remain IN that mans power. il
could only get Eve minutes talk with
Martha. she would help me-would per-
haps direct me where to go.
Ito be continuedI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

of which have permanent wheels, and
when harvest is over the wheels of the
horse rake are attached to the remain
ing two. The gate rests on the wheel,
whether closed or open, the revolving
wheel carrying the gate around
whether opening or closing. The gate
rests at the back end on b.ock of
wood. in which there is a socket, and
in this gudgeon at the foot of the
says his 3-year-oId boy can open an
1S-foot gate of this sort with ease.
The garden gate shown at Fig 2
swings across the open end of a fixed
V-shaped enclosure. To pass through
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

The Cossacks captured 1900 Turks
and destroyed their camp at Jambouli.
Santiago, Chile, was severely dam
aged by an earthquake. A revolution,
led by General Glemco, temporarily
overthrow the government of Bolivia.
Owing to the extremely cold winter
and spring and heavy rains. the sugar
crop of Louisiana was ruined
Four hundred Greek Indians crossed
the Mississippi at Memphis on their
way to the new country assigned them
in Arkansas.
A number of runaway slaves from
Virginia, who landed in New York,
were not apprehended by the police.
and consequently escaped their pur-
suers.
Mahmoud rejected the protocol
which was to effect an amicable settle
ment between England, France and
the Porte.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

The "atchern British expedition
sailed against the French.
The New York State Society of the
Cincinnati decided to erect a monu-
ment to the memory Of Alexander
Hamilton
Bonaparte polled a larger vote for
the throne of France than he did for
the position of consul for life.
War was declared between England
and the Mahratta ruler qndial, jesse
wunt Row Holkar.
Aaron Burr suffered a severe attack
of Illness, superinduced by the excite
ment attending his duel with Alexan-
der Hamilton
Kara George was chosen leader OF
the Servians in their instruction
against Turkish rule.
Georges and eleven of his fellow con-
spirators were guillotined at Parts for
a conspiracy against Bonaparte.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10
thirty Years Ago.

An agreement of England, France
and Italy TO act Jointly in putting an
end to the CaFlist war in Spain was
reported from Paris.
Twenty-Five persons were killed and
scores of houses were swept away By
cloudburst at Eureka, New.
A rupture between France and Ger
many over the attempt TO end the Car
list troubles in Spain was declared M
minent
A number OF arrest checked a reign
of incendiarism in Chicago which has,
alarmed property owners.
Kansas militia on the Canadian Riv-
er killed nine Comanche .dians. on
whom a score of white scalps were
found
The annual report of the Board of
Public Works of Chicago showed that
the city had 351 miles Of water pipe
and lO2 miles OF improved streets.
Eleven villages and two towns de-
vast2ted By storms in Moravia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10
Cotton. ssed Meal for Cows.

Dairymen ind II dithcuit TO carry
the cows along properly during the
droughty days Of summer on pasture
qione. and all proper grains have been
tried wi varying results. One Of
the best summer grains is cotton-seed
meal for wn.ie feeding it win not ma
terially increase the milk fow il will
keen II nearly to the standard and Will
keep Up its quality, which is quite as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10
Thoughtful.

General "Joe" Wheeler relates the
following amusing incident that took
place during the night of the FL Caney
affair
General Lawton's division was
marching back to FL Poey. there to
take up a new position in the morn
ing The General. in company with
Major Creighton. Inspector general of
his staff. was standing Mt the edge of
the road, watching his troops file past.
Just as the dawn was breaking the
c0lored troops came IN sight. They
gave evidence of being dead tired. but
were nevertheless full of ginger
Ger raj Lawton's attention was at
tracted 10 a certain corporal of the
Twenty-ftfth Infantry, great six-foot
negro. who in addition 10 i couple IF
guns and two cartridge belts loaded
full. was carrying dog The soldier
TO whom the other gun belonged was
lmplng alongside his comrade.
THE General halted the men. Here,
CORPORAL said he to the slx-:oot man,
didn't You march ali last uight%
Yes. sir responded the negro, sa'
luting.
And fought all day.
YES, sir
You have. besides. been march
ing since 10 o'clock to-nightg'
/ Yes. sir
Then said Lawt0n. why on earth
/ are you carrying that dog?'
We'll. General replied the negro,
showing his white teeth in a broad
grin. the dogs tired" "--Woman's
/ Home Companion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

Of a couple of old wagon wheels of
tie same height, which are wedged
cato the ends of short stick about
thirty inches long which leaves the
wheels about eighteen inches apart.
Then nail five or six cross-pieces be-
tween the spokes, close to the hub;
cross pieces form the frame upon
which the wire is reeled. A-axle; b
wheels: C-crosspiece.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

Cases OF cholera discovered on board
Mississippi River steamboat and in st.
Louis and general alarm was sent
throughout Mississippi Valley.
4 herd Of cattle at the Stock Yards
In Chicago were found TO be suffering
from spanish or Texas fever.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10
Handy Farm, Gatcs.

VIM. Scott. Manitoba farmer, con
tributes 10 the Montreal Herald and
Star illustrations of two forms of gates
which are used with satisfaction on his
farm. The gate represented III Fig.
is used over the farm, while Fig. ,
represents the small garden gate. Mr..
Scott has five of tie larger gates, three
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

important. The feeding Of it also
makes better butter at all times, and
particularly during the summer. While
the quantity fed varies according to
circumstances, from two to four
pounds per COW daily IS about a fair
ration and viii give results which will
warrant the expense at any season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

Here is shown very good wire reel
which can be used TO move an old
wire fence. This device is very handy
for moving the wire on. as well as
reeiIng and unreeling it. 1t is made
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

II. II. Ballard. just 81 years cid. is
president of the Agassiz association.
which has 1000 branches. He organ
lied the association in 1875. and has
been its head ever since
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

hy local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion II the car. There il only one
way 20 cure Deafness and that i by cODstitu-
tonal remedies Deafness i caused ty an in
famed condition Of the mucous lining II the
Enstachlan Tube. When this tf.oe gets inflamed
Won have Tumbliug sound 81 imperfect hear
Ing. and when II + entirely q Used Deafness Il
the result and unless the Inflammation ear Ia
taken out and this tube restored TO It's normal
condition. Rearing VIII be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused By Cafarrh
which is nothing but an intiamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for say
case of Deafness feaused BY catarrfl that cannot
be- cured BY Halls Catarfh Cure. Send Tor cir
culars. free.
FL. CHENEY & co. Toledo. o.
sold By Druggists. &c.
Hairs Family pills ara Tho
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10
To Preserve Fence Posts.

In some sections of the country the
division of fields by fences is some
thing no longer done, but the majority
of farmers still feel that they should
divide their fields The work involved
in fence-building is so great that one
does not care to do it very often. hence
it will pay to 60 to some trouble to
preserve the posts, these being the
parts of the fence which need renew
ing firsR
While there are many preservatives
recommended, all of them doubtless
more or less valuable, the old plan of
smearing the end of the post with gas
tar is about as good as any. OF late
years strong solution of copper sui
phate has been used Tor this purpose,
with considerable success 1t tax es
time and trouble to prepare the fence
posts with either preservatiye, put on
as it should be, but it pays TO do it,
for the posts will last double the num-
Der of years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10
In- ~upraua Tast

Willis-A fellow never knows what
be can do untiI-ah-er-
Wallace-Until what?
Until he tries to undo something
he has already done. Town Topics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10
Apple Crop of the United States.

Apple CROP of the United States.
1t is an established fact that the
United States row holds the record for
fruit such as oranges and lemons,
peaches and grapes. As nation we
eat more fruit than any other and grow
considerably more than we eat Eighty
millions of dollars year is the figure
for Strawberries alone. A hundred
millions would scarcely cover the value
of all the grapes marketed. Peaches
we raise in astonishing quantities, in
orchards containing as many as 300,-
600 trees. but our banner crop, so far
as fruit is concerned. is apples. We
have produced as many as 210,0OO,000
barrels in single season. Ships
weigh anchor in New York three at a
time in a single week bearing apples
to Europe. Indeed, it is one of the
greatest industries. and our country
promises to rank as the chief fruit
field of the world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-10

You can say a whole lot in a minute.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08
KANSAS CITY SUBMERGED
The Flood Situation Is Hourly Crow
 ing More Serious.

Kansas City, July 7.-The Kaw over flowed it's banks near the Missouri Pa cific bridge at II o'clock tonight and the water is now spreading over the west bottoms, or wholesale district of Kansas City, Mo. The water has ap- preached within two blocks of the Union Station and will reach the Union Station before daylight.
 The Armourdale district of Kansas City, Kansas, has been deserted, its in habitants having been driven from their homes by the overflow of the Kaw river for the second time in thirteen months. Mayor Gilbert of Kansas City, Kansas is using all the means at his command, to care for the thousands of homeless people, who have been driven from the flood stricken district.
 All the Kansas streams are high, and thousands of acres of rich farming lands have been inundated, causing losses to crops that will doubtless run into the hundreds of thousands of doi- lars. Farmers at a dozen different points have been forced to fee iron their homes, driving their cattle before them and taking their horses and wha: household goods could be gathered hur- riedly.
 The railroad service south and yves of Kansas City is demoralized, numer- ous washouts having been reported and trains on the Rock Island, Santa F, Union Pacific and the Missouri Pacific are stalled.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08
PHILIPPINES REJECTED.
A Declaration of Principles Early in
 the Convention

St. Louis. Mo-, July 7.-Chairman Williams was given a round of ap> plause when he appeared.
 The strain of his long speech of yes terday was evideTt in his voice which was weak and hoarse. As soon as he had produced quiet in the hall by the use of his gavel, he introduced Arch- bishop John J. Glennon, of St. Louis, who delivered the invocation. Imme- diately after the invocation Chairman Williams called for the report of the committee on rules and order of bust ness.
 The report as presented by Delegate Grady of New York, was adopted with 1ut opposition or discussion. Mir. Grady next read the report concerning the Porto Rico and Philippine Islands, accrediting the delegates from Porto Rico as seated. and demands to have the report read were shouted from Min nesOta. Chairman Williams sharply reprimanded the persistence of the demand. saying that the report would be read if the delegaEs would allow It by keeping quiet.
 The chairman said: This is d most important matter We are about to de- T gates shall be entitled to votes in our national convention, or whether at the same time we declare that the Philippines should not be part of the United States. I therefore urge you to be quiet. that the motion may have full consideration. The question:" said the chairman, 'is upon the adoption of the-".
 A delegate interrupted at this point, with an expressed desire to speak to the question, and accordingly took the platform. He said that it had never been a part of the democratic doctrine to consider the insular possessions as a part of the United States, and he was opposed to such an action. He depre- cated the idea of holding the question In abeyance, until the report of cre- dentials committee was received, and asked that the convention vote down that part of the committees reports.
 l.. Irving Handy of Delaware, ex- pressed a hope that the day would come, when the Philippines could select their own president and hold their own national convention. This called forth three cheers. On a viva voce vote the ayes" were in a strong majority. Thes delegates asked for a roll call, but this was heavily voted down by viva voce vote. The roll call is declined = said Chairman Williams, with d thump of the gavel.
 "The chair recognizes the gentleman from Porto Rico, to express his thanks to the convention" called .hs chair man, as A. Molina of that delegation
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08
Japs Drawing More Closely
 About Port Arthur
SECRECY OF MOVEMENTS
About the Beleasuered Fortress-A Japanese Gunboat at the Bottom of the Sea-The March of Cholera Across Hanchurian Battle Ground.

Tokio, July 7.-Operations of para mount importance are going on with in the war gene. but the government succeeds in yelling them in almost ab- solute secrecy. Since the occupatiOa of Dalny, the government officials have been silent concerning the condi- tions at Port Arthur. It is generally known, however. that the Japanese army and navy are daily tightening their relentless grip on the besieged city, and that final assault. followed by the fall of the fortress. is now only a matter of weeks.
 It is known that engagements Of varying importance are constantly Oc- curing on the hills surrounding the city. The fleet of Admiral Togo is in motion day and night and is frequently engaged, but the forces and number of guns Of the besiegers, as well as the.r positions, details of past operations. and future plans, are secrets which probably will not be revealed until a final and decisive action.
 ragmentary information from var iouS sources, especially Chinese. reaches Japan, but it's publication here or sending it abroad is forbidden under a severe penalty.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08

that some of the contests had been brought to the convention in the form of minority reports, and suggested that these be acted upon separately. The contest in relation to the District of Columbia delegation was first con- sidered. One of the contestants moved that both delegations be seated and each given a half vote, but his motion was lost. That left the Illinois case only before the convention.
 HARMONIOUS EPlTHETS.
 1, By agreement fifteen minutes was al- lotted to each side and MT. Bryan op- ened with the statement that he was appearing on behalf of the minority. He launched into a review of the Illi- nois democratic convention and refer red to Messrs. Hopkins and Quinn, who were in control, as highwaymen He compared them also to train rob bers. The convention, he declared, had been controlled by minority with ''gavel rule" Throughout he was cheered and give close attention.
 The roll call on MT. Bryan motion to substitute the minority report for the majority report proceeded without incident until Illinois was called. The chairman of the Illinois delegation am nounced that that state would pass. On account of it's interest in the result, it did not participate. When Pennsyl- vania was called the acting chairman of the delegation cast the full vote in opposition to the minority report and sustaining the action of the credentials committee The delegation is controll- ed by unit rule. The radical delegates started a turmoil which forced the chair to recognize the demand for a poll of the delegation. Then was had a roll call within a roll call, which show ed that the chairman had been war ranted in casting the solid vote for the majority report. The remainder O. the call showed the convention to be overwhelmingly in favor of adopting the report of the credentials commit tee. New York's solid vote gave the committee the votes needed to assure it a victory and q defeat for Bryan.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08

o'clock when a demand was made by the chairman for the report of the committee on permanent organization. Representative Dunsmuire of Arkan- sas, chairman Of the committee, was requested to come to the platform.
 PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
 Another delay was caused by the prevailing disorder and MT. Dunsmuire finally proceeded among much confus- ion, as many of. the spectators and some of the delegates were leaving the hall. The name or Champ Clark as chairman was received with applause.
 Chairman Williams appointed Sena- tor J. W. Bailey and Repres entative Bourke Cochran, of New York, to es- cort MT. Clark to the chair.
 MT. Vanderver, of Missouri, endeav- ored to move an adjournment until 8:30 o'clock tonight, but was not per- mitted to do so, pending the appear ance of the permanent chairman on the platform. With his hat in hand, Tenn porary Chairman Williams presented MT. Clark as the permanent chairman and as MT. Clark bowed in ackrowl- edgement he was heartily welcomed.
 Mir. Clark at once plunged into his speech. He was greeted with applause and was given attention. Mi. Clark has an ideal voice for a convention. Everybody co>tld hear him, and he was listened, to attentively.
 At the conclusion of his speech, on the motion of MT. Kerr, of Pennsylvan- ia, John s. Williams, by a rising vote was thanked for his services as tenn porary chairman. A motion to ad- journ was adopted, and the chairman declared ";;he meeting stands adjourn ed until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 DEMOCRATIC GOLD PLANK.
 St. Louis, July 7.-At a late hour some doubt was expressed by the gold democrats, over being able to hold their plank before the full committee.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08
FATAL MIDNIGHT FLOOD
Six Persons Drowned in Western
 Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City. Okla. July "A waterspout. accompanied by terrific wind, passed through Clinton. O. T.. and vicinity at midnight last night. in which six persons were killed and sew eTaI were injured. The dead: MRS. BAKER and three children MIR. and MRS. JOHN FLENNER- All were drowned. Reports from ArapahOe. Weatherford Geary, Cordell. AnardarkO. and Othe- points in western Oklahoma. tell oc great damage by floods
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08
STOCKS.

Atchison, 747s; pfd., s4,z; N. J.. Gen. tral, 163: c. & O., S1s,; St. raul, IFS. Big Four. 71h; C. K S.. l6: 1st pfd.. 49; 2nd. pfd., 2O15; Erie. 24A. 1Ianhat- tan, 115B: Mo. Pac.. s1: N. '. Gen. tral, 1161z; Penna., 11i; So. Pac., 475s St. L. and S. F. 2nd. pfd., 462l; L. P, 392s; Amal. copper, 5Ok; Sugar, 127% Anaconda, 1872; U. S. steel, 10gs; pfd., STA; Western Union, S7.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08
CHOLERA. MIXED WITH WAR.

Washington. July "A cable report from Minister Allen at Seoul points to the existence of a great danger tO both belligerent armies in Manchuria- He says he has learned from a missionary surgeon that cholera has crossed Man churia and appeared at Antung.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-08
JAPANESE LOSE euNsoAT.

TOkio, July 7.-The Japanese gunbOst Kaimon, struck a mine and sank, ln Talienwan bay, on July ,.