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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
HOLD TO sARBaRlc usaaEs.
Decoration of Philippine Churches and
Cemeteries Is IIuiuue,

Decoration of Philippine Churches and
Cemeteries Is unique.
Zone of the great curiosities to
Americans who first visit the Philip
pines said an army officer who has
just returned after three, years de-
tail in the archipelago, lis the method
of decoration used in the churches and
cemeteries, especially in the matter of
the statues of Christ and the virgin.
Almost all the statutes of the Savior
in countries whose population is dark
skinned are of an Ethiopian hue and
bear the facial characteristics of the
natives. 1t would never do to depict
Filipino Christ as a white man for
the reason that the natives would not
understand or respect it as highly as
they would a divine leader of their
own race. And it follows that the
mother of Christ must also be black
or at least of dark hue.
but one of the funniest things that
ever caught my eye was statute in
cemetery in Luzon. There YVES
glass case as high as man and per-
haps four feet square placed in a
prominent part of the city of the dead
that caught and held the eye. Upon
closer inspection the case was seen to
contain a statue of woman. She was
gowned in the most elaborate fashion
known to the Filipino dressmaker, and
modern hat of the Gainsborough
type was set jauntily over her ear the
broad briIn falling away in dashing
style from her left eye. The hat was
the most attractive feature of the
whole thing. being a really stylish ere
alton. copied, without doubt, from
some fashion book of New York styles.
At the foot of this wonderful statue
were representations of many of the
animals of the Philippine forest. all
coming up to worship it, AMI as Curl
osity it had no competitor in the entire
island But the officers and soldiers
of the army who were in the neigh
borhood, AID who all went to see it,
We're at loss 70 understand its mean
ing until padre came to the rescue.
He explained that it was statue of
the Virgin Mary, and the consterna-
ton of the Catholic soldiers may be
imagined when they looked upon what
they thought to be dissertation OF 4
sacred subject.
1.-The padre, however, soon quelled
their anger by explaining to them that
the Filipino wanted as much decora-
ton for his religious subjects as he
could get and that he would not APP
preciate a statue of the Virgin clad in
the garments that are familiar TO us
as the raiment of purity. He demand
ed more than simple garment wound
about the form, and the priests had to
respond to the demand in order to
have their teachings command respect.
The customary garb of the Virgin is
too much like that worn by the natives2
to appeal to them, and they would not
readily admit the superiority of a be-
ing whose dress was not more elabo-s
rate than their own So it is as much
custom of the country to dress the
Virgin in fine raiment as it is TO paint
the face and body of the Christ to
correspond with the hue which is fa-
miliar to the natives, and have heard
of several other cases where statues of
the Virgin are finished in the very
latest creations of the modiste's and
milliners art. Washington Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
A Good Cat.

A good cat--the kind you want TO
have in the house. il any-will have a
round, stubby pug nose, full, fat
cheeks and upper lip. and well de-
yeloped bump on the top of the head.
between the ears. betokening good ma
ture. A sleepy cat that purrs a good
deal is apt to be playful and good-na-
tured.
BY all means to be avoided is a cat
with thin. sharp nose and twitching
ears. 1t must be remembered, also,
that good mouser is not necessarily a
gentle or desirable pet. although any
good cat win catch mice if she is
not oyerfed; quick. full, expressive
eyes generally betoken a good mouser.
The greatest mistake-and probably
the most common one-in the care OF
domestic cats is overlooking; particu-
larry. too much meat In wild life the
cat has exercise which enables her 10
digest her food. In the lazy house life
the same full feeding leads to stomach,
troubles and to fits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
FEuos ARE DUE TO POLITICS.


Only AmgxO-Saxous Bury Their Enmi-
tics ON the Evening of Elections.
In the United States am told that
people who have been fighting each
other with all the fefocity of Presi-
Dental election are able to meet the
very evening after the result Is made
known and chat ard joke with each
other as if nothing had ever occurred
to separate them AS a rule, English
men are also able TO fight their politi-
cal contests with no unnecessary ma
Lightly, and In the House of Commons.
for instance, personal hatred between
members Of opposite parties is almost
unknown, although there is plenty Of
personal hatred between men Of the
same party.
Isish,nen, and to a certain extent
Scotchmen and welshmen, are not as
free in this respect from personal feel
ing as Englishmen. When Irishmen do
differ they differ all over. There are
plenty of Irishmen in the House Of
Commons who have not exchanged a
word with each other for years In
deed, during the days when the old
split subsisted, it was quite a common
sight to see Irishmen separate them
selves even In the diningrrooms accord
ing to the group to which they belong
ed.
In France it is pretty much the same
thing, for there political differences
follow the same lines as religious and
social cleayages. and, therefore, are
the more acute. l never expect a
French politician to speak of political
opponent in any terms but those which
would rightly be applied to a man
who ought to be In penal seryitude and
had just escaped the gallows. But
even in France there are mitigations.
Old Greyy. when he was president of
the Chamber of Deputies although he
was very stout repcblican-used to
play bnliards with Paul pe Cassagnac,
the swashbuckling Bonapartist.
In Germany the socialists are so Bit
ter in their hostility to all other sec
tons of the imperial parliament that
any one of them who would venture to
accept an invitation from Count Blu
low, the Chancellor, would lose all his
influence with his colleagues; in fact,
he would be politically ruined-M
p
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27


railroad switchman in Omaha
The romonce began in Omaha fifteen
years ago, when Clarence Thurston
and Nellie Cotter went to kindergar-
ten together.
The children grew UP together and
their love for each other became fond
er with the passing years. The fact
that his father was general solicitor
for the Union Pacific and her father
was a switchman in its service was
nothing to him when they were chill
dren. And then when the opportunity
came he took her to be his wife.
When John VI. Thurston was elected
to the United States senate and went
to Washington to live the son went
with him. and in the gay society Of
the capital he met many beautiful
women from all parts of the world, but
his heart remained true and faithful
to the Omaha girl.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27

long enough so the man who does the
grinding can stand urr sht. An axle
III inches in diameter passes through
two OF the legs, and there are two
wheels L aie of inch hardwood board
about eight inches in diameter These
wheels run on the axle so the other
cad of the frame can be picked up
and the grindstone rolled around easily
wherever it is needed. The legs
should be braeed as required. The
same idea will hold good in making a
bench to stand on to drive fence posts,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
Faru,er,s Dress,

Since rural people are isolated the
tendency is for them to become care
less in dress. / am sure that | be-
came careless and that was & fright
full object TO look upon when was
striving for foothold upon the farm
under adverse circumstances. 1t is
well for the farmer. his wife, daugh-
ters and sons TO slick up In the matter
of dress after the days work Is done.
so they may appear at the supper table
aud during the evening in clothes
suitable for receiving any one who
may happen to call. Very likely no
one may ca 1. but for the sake of the
family it will pay to give this atten-
.tan ID ,iress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
The sand-GIass.

The sand-glass is again to be found
as picturesque dining-table equip
ment, and the old-world timekeepers
look quite at home. Three minute
sand-gis ses accompany the bronze
egg-boilers now 81 popular for break
fast table use. these glasses are used
by many housewives at table when the
viands run the risk of being spoiled by
a fraction over a second under or over
doing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear There is only one
tioilal remedies Deafness is eaused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining Of the
Eustaehlan Tube. When this tube gets infiamed
ing. and when 1t Is entirely closed Deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases ont of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which Is nothing but an infamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness {callsed by catarrhl that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for cir
eulars, free.
Sold by Druggists. 7Jc.
HallN FamiIy Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
Aged nMarf Trees.

Surprising results have been Pre-
duced in the line OF dwarf trees l.y
Japanese growers. 1t is said there ara
pine trees that started TO grow In the
seventeenth century which are still no.
too large to be carried IN one haaG.
The gardeners nip Oft the trees roots,
pinch hack the branches and starve
the tree in poor soil, keeping it barely
alive and checking the growth alRcst
entirely. AS time goes on. the tree
gains the appearance Of extreme age
but is no larger than Seeding few
months old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27

only the wheels should be larger, so it
win run over uneven ground easier. A
hole through the top of the bench viii
take in the handle of the post driver, a
hook and staple ON one side would
carry the bar and drawer in one end
could be used to put in nails, staples,
hammer, pliers and staple puller. In
the Illustrations A shows top view Of
frame, b an end view, and G the com
plete side view.-J. b. Crookston, In
ST. Louis Republic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
Incnhator pon'ts.

Don't use oil less than $50 test.
Don't help the chick out of the shell.
Don't fail to fiji the lamps every
evening
Don't set the incubator near the
window,
DON'T use the same wick for more
than one hatch.
Don't turn nor cool the eggs after
they are piping.
Don't neglect cooling the eggs; it
makes strong chicks
Don't try to hatch duck and hen
eggs In the sane Incubator
Don't trim the wick with scissors;
scrape on thA charred part with a
match.
i,on't think you are smarter than
the manufacturer Of the incubator, for
yon have q lot to learn.
Don't leave the large ends OF the
eggs pointing IN different directions;
have them az pointing ore way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
His Only Rennest.

The Japanese General-What's this
An envoy from the Emperor Of Korea
What does he wantg
The Envoy--Most noble and illustri.
Gus commander. my imperial mister di-
reefs me to ask you If you won't 10
your lighting a little farther up the
alley.-CleveIand Plain Dealer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
q sirnnle Hnr nnnner

Here's sketch of hog hanger.
which Is a good one for the farmer.
Take three 9-foot poles, 216 inches in
diameter. Put 15-ineh bolt through
the top and two 3-S-inch bolts in the
outside poles. as in the cut, IS inches
fro top, 50 that they stick out 3
inches. Lay the hog on its back. slip
the little bolt under the cord. and raise
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27

This roast beef is badly burned"
said the waiter to his employer. TITS
useless TO cause trouble by trying to
serve it,
take 1t over to that bridal couple
nv the window" said the restaurant
proprietor They win never know the
difference"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27

The groom is the
eldest son of John
NJ. Thurston, the
distinguished law
yer. orator and
statesman, W b o
was the intimate
friend of Blaine.
and who once rep
resented Nebraska
in the U n it e d
States Senate. She
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
Mnnarines on the Tahle.

When you visit 4 Il rmees home
and find creditable papers aud iaaga'
zines upon his sitting-room table you
are favorably impressed with that
farmers intelligence. Shiftless farm
ers are not inclined to pay out money
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
Grindstone Frame.

My grindstone frame is made of two
inch plank with hole cut through for
the stone, and wide enough to hasten
on the bearings. The legs are made of
pieces of 1x4 mortised in. They are
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
Men OF Oak

Timbers Of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
Men of oak are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made of the sound
est materials.
Childhood is the time to lay
the foundation for a sturdy con-
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers Of children,
helps them build a firm
foundation for a sturdy consti-
tuition.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT s. BOVINE. Chemists.
4O9-4f5 Pearl Street, New York.
SOC. and SI.oo; all druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
Hia Anawer.

Washington was asked why he had
cut down the cherry tree.
because" he replied, Andrew
Jackson is going to monopolize the
hickory"
Thus, with precOcious foresight. did
he lay the foundation OF his career
Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27
A swlTcHMANs DAUGHTER

Becomes the Wife of Son of Former
Senator Thurston.
The marriage of Miss Nellie Cotter
to Clarence Thurston in st. Louis re-
Gently was invested with romance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27

Tor reading matter. Ignorant farmers
consider money spent for reading mat
ter wasted. There is no better sign
Of prosperity than TO see upon his
table farm papers, church papers.
magazines, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27

Five hundred earthquakes shock re
japanese every year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-27

Necessity knows no law, and It IS
too poor to interest lawyers.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-08-03
Forcing the Conductor's Hand.

A woman In q Lexington avenue car
who handed a conductor 25 cents from
which to take two fares was-passed a
nickel and, ten pennies.
please give me something else in
stead of these pennies" she said. "I
have not room for them in my small
purse" ...........
THAT'S good money" retorted the
conductor brusquely. ... .
II am aware of that" continued the
woman. sbut 1t Is as good to you as to
me. You have more room In your
overcoat pocket than I have in my
purse"
The conductor said nothing, but he
did not take back the pennies. Two
women Who had boarded the car In
time to hear the conversation looked
commiseratingly at their sister In dis
tress.
"Here" exclaimed one of them, lean
ing toward her and proffering a dime.
"Please give me your ten pennies"
The exchange was made, and, drop
ping the ten pennies into the open palm
of the conductor, she smiled with Sc
raphic sweetness and said, 'Twow
The conductor looked thoughtful as
he walked to the platform.-New York
Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-08-03
ATHLETICS IN GERMANY.
Wrestling LIS One of the Most PODu1a
Forms of EXerciRe.

wrestling Is One of the Most Popular
Forms of Exercise.
Wrestling is one of the most popular
forms of athletic exercises in Germany.
and it seems as If the heavy and mus
cular build of the Germans peculiarly
adapts them for this kind of sport.
The general public interprets the
word "athlete" as meaning wrestler,
weight litter or "strong man." When
the English style of athletics was In
troduced into Germany. it was termed
Eight athletics" Wrestling is termed
"heavy athletics" In every town
there are many clubs indulging in
"heavy athletics" and numerous pub
lie contests are arranged, In connection
with which challenges to 'all comers
are issued. Here one can often witness
q pitched battle between science and
brute power-see an "all conner OF
stupendous build. probably a butcher,
brewer or furniture remover. laid fiat
on both shoulder blades in the most ap-
proved style by a little, wiry fellow as
slippery as an eel. On the occasion OF
the worlds championships held in Ber-
lin an open arena, rooted only In the
center. where the wrestling took place.
was erected. with tiers of seats for the
public all around. As luck w0nld have
1t, the weather proved boisterous and
the public shy of the fair. The cham
pionships ended dismally, and the Inn
presario. unable to pay the mems re-
tainers, very discreetly decided to
'leave town."-Fry's Magazine.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-08-03
HANG THE PRIsoNERsl
An Exclamation That Was Interpret
ed as am Order.

ed as am Order.
The yeung laird of Lochnow was q
character in the Scotch camp life of
the early eighteenth century. He was
cool in action and full Of fun In daily
life. One day he was detailed to COM
mand burial party, and as he strolled
over the battlefield his orderly came to
him in great perplexity.
Sir" said he, "there Is a heap OF fel-
lows lying out yonder who say they're
only wounded, and they won't let us
bury them like the rest. What shall we
dow
BURY them at once" replied young
Agnew, without moving a muscle OF
his countenapce. ''for If you take their
word for it they won't be dead for a
hundred years to come"
The man saluted and started off in
all simplicity to carry out the order.
and Agnew had to dispatch a counter
order in haste to prevent his joke from
becoming a tragedy.
This recalls an "o'er true" tale of
border life. Some Galloway moss
troopers were brought before Sir VIII
liam Howard. who was an enthusiastic
mathematician. He was deep in his
studies when the prisoners were
marched into the castle courtyard. and
a lieutenant came running up to get
orders as to their disposal. Enraged at
being interrupted. he cried. Hang the
prisonersv' and went on with his work.
He finished his problem and went
down with a cheerful mind, only to
learn that his exclamation had been
taken for an order. and the prisoners
were all hanged.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-08-03
Innocent Advice,


"Now, Mr.. Dickson" urged Mrs.
Pounderby, who found things Stacking
somewhat at her reception, Il am sure
you can sing. You have such singing
face"
But the nervous Dickson protested
that, in spite of his face, he could not
oblige, and some one else stepped into
the breach. A little later on, however,
while the hostess happened to be out
of the room, his courage revived, and
he sang Bonnie Mary of Argyle" in a
way that made one feel sorry for
Mary. ...
In due course the party broke up,
and Dickson was one of the first to
leave.
"Goodby, dear Mr.. Dickson" said the
innocent Mrs. Pounderby effusively. 'T
am SO sorry you can't sing. You really
ought to learn, you know"
And then 1t was that Dickson's face
rivaled the beet root for beauty Of col
oring, and he fed
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-08-03
Flying Fish.

Flying fish swim in shoals varying
in number from q dozen to a hundred
or more. They often leave the water
at once, darting through the air in the
same direction for 200 yards or more,
and then descend to the water quickly,
rising again and then renewing their
flight. Sometimes the dolphin may be
seen in rapid pursuit. taking great
leaps out Of the water and gaining
upon his prey, which take shorter ana
shorter flights, vainly trying to escape,
until they sink exhausted. Sometime )
the larger sea birds catch flying fis h
In the air. The question whether the
flying fish use their fins at all as wings
Is not fully decided. The power Of
flight is limited to the time the fins re-
main moist. ........
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-08-03

In his Handbook on Modern Japan"
Ernest W. Clements says: "On the
seventh day Of the first month. II q
male swallows seven andSea female
fourteen red beans, they VIII be free
from sickness all their lives: II one
bathes at the hour Of the dog on the
tenth day his teeth will become hard
A child begotten in the fathers forty
third year is supposed to be possessed
Of the devil. When such a child In
about one month old II IL therefore
exposed for about three hours in some
sacred place. Some member Of the
family then goes to get II and. bring
ing 1t to the parents. says, This h q
child whom / have found and whom
you had better take and bring up
Thus. having fooled the devil. the par
ents receive their own child back"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-08-03
seme Rapsa Thfnkfnn.


She raised her head from his shouI-
der for a moment.
do you believe that exercise and To-
tons and toilet preparations VIII Inn
prove woman's looksT" she asked
He pressed her blond curIs back upon
his chest
'"They couldn't improve the looks Of
some women" he said.
"WhOseT' she asked.
"WeII. yours and Violet Sleweye'a
for instance" he replied thoughtIessly.
IL don't understand you" she said.
raising her head for the second time
and chilling him with look I'VE are
not Mt all alike"
81 mean." he replied, returning her
head for the second time and thinking
quickly, that your looks couldn't be
improved because they are perfect as
they are, and that hers couldn't be Inn
proved because no amount of work
could make her pretty"
And the freight fickered knowingly
as she sighed a great sigh Of content
ment and belief, while he drew n deep
breath.-Cincinnati Times-Star.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-08-03

announced the hostess in the tones Of
an oracle. She held up a white fasci-
nator, for che night was cool, and Ma
bells hand was the first to reach for It.
II hope you are not going to endan<
ger your health by such nonsense"
Mabel turned to look into young
Barndt's seowling face. He had been
greatly bored, as he had predicted, and
this was the last straw in his load of
misery.
II thought you had too much sense
to be superstitious.'
perhaps" answered Mabel, with an
odd laugh. And then she was gone.
While the merry party awaited her re-
turn Mabel walked slowly through the
moonlit garden to the spring. She
was thinking of them both-Jimmy
Crawford, who. though the life of the
party, had seemed somehow to be
watching her all the evening, and
Barndt, with his polished manners and
his sulky ,eyes. Then she bent over
the spring and smiled. She had felt
over her shoulder and their reflections
would be side by side.
'It was dreadfully silly, Jimmy" she
said softly as they walked slowly back
to the house. "And you mustn't think
that it is just because trusted my de-
cision to q foolish superstition. But
it's because the little things make up
our lives at least they make a woman
happy. Some men"-she delicately re-
Trained from mentioning Barndt :
''would have stayed in the house and
let me look into the empty pool. And
l want some one who understands me,
who thinks of the little things for me.
I've been thinking for other people SO
long,
Jimmy held her trembling hand tight
in his big, strong one.
81 think understand, dear"
81 know you do," she whispered soft
ly. "I've known it for ever SO long,
only couldn't quite ..-..
And again he put his seal on the un-
certain words. But all North GLASGOW
thinks to this day that it was just be-
cause Of the Halloween superstition
that Mabel accepted Jimmy and fought
the good fight against her fathers
pride and disappointment.