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FREE TO 25 LADIES.

The Defiance Starch Co. will give
25 ladies round trip ticket to the
st. Louis Exposition, to five ladies'
in each of the following states: ILL
nois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri who will send in the largest
number of trade marks cut from a ten
cent, 16-ounce package of Defiance
cold water laundry starch. This
means from your own home, any.
where in the above named states.
These trade marks must be mailed to
and received by the Defiance Starch
Co., Omaha. Nebr., before September
1st, 1904 October and November will
be the best months to visit the Elk.
position. Remember that Defiance is
the only starch put up 16 OF. Ia full
pound) to the package. You get one
third more starch for the same money
than Of any other kind, and Defiance
never sticks to the iron. The tickets
to the Exposition will be sent by regis.
tered mail September 5th. Starch FOR
sale by all dealers.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Proved Beyond a Doubt.

Middlesex, N. Y, July 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-That Rheumatism can be cured
has been proved beyond doubt by
Mrs. Betsey A. Clawson, well known
here. That Mrs. Clawson had Rheu-
matism and had it bad, all her ac-
quaintances know. They also know
she is now cured. Dodd's Kidney Pills
did it. Mrs. Clawson tells the story Of
her cure as follows:
'T was an invalid for most five
years caused by Inflammatory Rheu-
matism, helpless two-thirds of the
time. The first year could not do
as much as a baby could do; then l
rallied little bit and then relapse.
Then a year ago the gout set in my
hands and feet. suffered untold
agony and in August, 1903, when my
husband died l could not ride to the
grave.
81 only took two boxes of Dodd's
Kidney Pills and in two weeks I
could wait on myself and saw my own
wood. l dug my own potatoes and
gathered my own garden last fall.
Dodd's Kidney Pills cured me-"
Rheumatism is caused by uric acid
in the blood. Dodd's Kidney Pills put
the Kidneys in shape to take all the
uric acid out of the blood.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

genuine as that of her husband. "At
any rate you must join us in a cup
of coffee" she said. But first do try
a bit of this sweet" And she handed
us a saucer of something that looked
very tempting. Indeed, it was de-
licious; chestnuts, boiled and grated.
mixed with whipped cream.
We attempted to apologize for the
intrusion upon their dinner hour, but
were at once checked. There is no
occasion for apology; you would be
supremely sagacious if you were able
to keep run of the dinner hours of all
your Berlin friends and regulate your
calls accordingly. We never attempt
it ourselves; we are likely to find our
friends dining at any. hour from in
the afternoon to 8 in the evening.
There is no such thing as a conven-
tional dinner hour in Berlin society"
That was really the case. Few peo-
pie are more unconventional than the
Germans; they simply consult family
or Individual convenience in their So
cial arrangements. They do not allow
Mrs. Grundy to lay down arbitrary
rules to which everybody must con-
form or fall from grace. Business af-
fairs may make an early dinner hour,
for instance, convenient for one fam
lily and late one convenient for
another. Public entertainments begin
very early, as rule; usually at Z
o'clock, and sometimes at $50.
Among the leisurely classes the dinner
hour is likely to be arranged with
reference to that circumstance. In
some families the hour for dining is
elastic, according to the program for
the day; today it may be at 4, on ac-
count of engagements for the even
ing; tomorrow dinner may be served
at o'clock.
Among the upper classes in Berlin
the food and the style of table service
are so much like what we are accus-
toned to at home in corresponding
circles that in most things one notes
but little difference. Oysters are not
common on German tables; the Euro
pean oyster has a coppery taste and is
hardly possible to arrive at familiar
eating terms with. such as some OF the
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

ed cnrled up with tail in mouth. Po
tatoes are small as rule-rarely larg
er than walnuts; large potatoes are re
CARED as too coarse in flavor. These
little German potatoes are delicately
baked; slight squeeze between the
fingers transfers the mealy contents tc
the plate. The best potatoes in the
American markets are said to come
from Germany, and large quantities
are annually imported.
Ices are far less abundant at Ger
man dinner than with us. In the au
fresh walnuts. They are esteemed a
great delicacy, and are eaten with
salt, after carefully removing the skin
from the kernels with the edges of the
nut pick. This skin, when fresh, is
astringent and very bitter. The pro-
cess takes time, and correspondingly
prolongs the stay at table. with its op.
portunities for conversation. One ap'
preciates the meaning of the saying
lingering over the walnuts and wine.
AS elsewhere on the continent, the
German breakfast is light-simply a
cup of coffee and a roll or two. The
coffee is almost invariably good, par
ticularly at the cafes, where it is serv'
ed with whipped cream in a fashion
derived from Vienna. A beverage in
favor at the cafes Is "chocolate-cafe,' u
a mixture of chocolate and coffee, that
blends the qualities of the two.
In Berlin, as in most large cities, the
favorite residence section is at the
west end, here known as the Fried
richstadt. In the neighborhood of the
beautiful great park, the Thiergarten,
are many handsome villas. AS rule,
however, people live in flats, even in
the upper classes. But it is not a
cramped sort of dwelling; the area is
so great that upon single floor there
is usually as much room as is capa.
cious city house in New York, Boston
or Philadelphia.
The house entrances are usually iB
the center of the block. The halls are
spacious and dignified, with columns
and arches, and broad, easy stairs. So,
with the first glimpse of the interior
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Mine DEVELOPMENT.

Few people realize'the extent Of the
underground workings of gold mine.
One mine in the Cripple Creek dis
trict, Colorado, has over twenty-six
miles of development underground.
and is adding to this territory about
four miles a year. 1t would require a
week of walking, riding and climbing
to inspect even half of this mine.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Marriages In United States.

OF the marriages in general in tho
United States it is discovered that out
of the 1000 considered 139 men will
have been married at least once be-
fore the celebration under considera.
ton, while the 861 will have made
vows for the first time. OF the 1000
women in the case only ninety-eight
will have worn widows weeds before
the wedding. Thus, out Of the 1000
individuals, parties to the 1000 mar
riage, 237 will have bought or have
worn wedding rings before.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Observation-Disclosures
) Charm of Berlin Society
Ei..qn..-~qr-.-er-..--en
Especial Correspondence.)

THE Herr Doctor is at dinner, but
he will wish to see you," said the SER
want who answered the door-bell at a
handsome Berlin dwelling, where, with
a compatriot, called one evening. We
were shown into the reception room,
and in moment our friend appeared
his name would be recognized the
world over as one very eminent in
science. "Come right out into the
dining room!" he said cordially; I'VE
are nearly through dinner-but why
did you not come earlier?"
Places were made for us at the ta-
BILE and we were welcomed by the
Frau Doctorin with a heartiness as
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
BNHLAB((ED 80 HyH
EG INDUSTRY W

The Price Of Piety.
John Dives, man, and have you heard
what the preacher said of you,
Intent. your sanity character to
smirch?"
aye that have" John Dives said. "but
the like no more he'll do.
For l have bought the preacher and
his church,
John Dives. man, and have you heard
how the teachers spoken out
Against the reign of money and mis-
rule?' -,
"True. true, he did" John Dives said,
but he's pledged no more to shout,
For have bought the teacher and MS
school,"
"John Dives, man, and did you hear
the legislators say
They'd check the sleek, dishonest things
you do?"
II did," said John, land they reformed
without the least delay,
For have bought the legislature, too.
my heart is pure" John Dives said,
"for the Coin can do no wrong;
All things are on the market for the
buying,
I'VE the kays to Earth and Heaven,
which l purchased for song.
can get the kays to Hades without
trying"
Wallace Irwin.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

slices and arranged so nicely on vari.
GUS plates. Some sorts of cheese may
also prove too peculiar-though the
highly offensive varieties, like lin.
burger, are really no more common
than are equally pungent grades upon
English, French and Italian tables.
Delicious salads are almost innum-
erable in their variety. In some OF
these salads various sorts of picked
fish, like herring and anchovies, give
the distinctive character. Rhine wine
is the drink that consorts on most
favored terms with these cold dishes.
At dinner the fish is customarily
served in boiled form. Trout are serv-
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Japanese Deities Are Kindly.

Japanese deities are as kindly AND
gentlehearted as the people them.
selves. The story of the creation IL
quaint Two gods, Izanagi and Izan-
ami, standing upon the bridge Of heav-
en-, cast grains Of rice abroad to dis
pei the darkness. They then pushed
spear down into the green plain Of
the sea and stirred 1t around. This
spear became the axis of the earth
started 1t revolving. and thus brought
about the dry land
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Shadow From Venus.

Persons who wish to observe the
shadow cast by Venus may do so by
pointing towards the planet a long
box, blackened on the inside and
closed by plate of ground glass. The
object to cast the shadow is placed at
the farther end. In these conditions
the shadow is clearly thrown on the
ground glass.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

American citizens of Italian ances'
try, and others as we'll may be inter-
ested to learn that the closest living
relative of George Washington is Mrs.
Attic Morosini, wife Of a son Of
Giovanni P. Morosini, New York
banker, who before her marriage was
Mary Washington Bond. She is a
great-great- granddaughter of Samuel
Washington, a brother Of the general
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Value of Reading Habit,

There is a gentle, but perfectly ir.
resistible coercion in a habit of read
ing well directed, over the whole
tenor of mans character and con-
duct, which is not the least effectual
because it works insensibly and be-
cause it is really the last thing he
dreams of.-Sir John Herschel.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Scientist Gathers Specimens.

DR.. Gottfried Merzbacher, who has
been engaged for two years on scien'
tific expedition in the Thianshan
mountains, in Central Asia, has re-
turned to Munich with many objects
of geological archaeological, zoologi'
cal and botanical interest.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

II the list of American heiresses
who have secured divorces from for.
eign noblesmen keeps increasing their
circle will soon be no more exclusive
or select than that of the heiresses
who capture noblemen and do not get
divorces.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

A current item says that Queen
Margherita of Italy has a lace hand
kerchief worth $4,000. We would
move to amend this statement by
substituting for the word worth
the words "that cost" in the'hteresf
Of mere facts.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

The Columbus man who reported
to the police that thief had stolen
his pants, made a great mistake. The
charge would have been made grand
larceny if he had thought to call 'em
trousers.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

Lucky Highball! He died in the
height of his glory and will never
have to hear the other cab horses tell
him it isn't what you used to be but
what you are to-day.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

When it is known that it took place
in Spain no further seeking is nee
essary for the cause of the darkened
spirit which led eight women to
boil a sister to death in the effort
TO rid her of a demon.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

That red ant they are importing for
the cotton fields appears to serve
the double function of killing the
boil weevil and keeping the cotton
pickers lively.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

He is a mean thief who will steal
the Jewels belonging to a bishops
wife. but no doubt Mrs. Potter's dia-
mohds sparkle just as temptingly fs
though they had been the property bf
,ome comic opera celebrity.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

Lord Kitchener has made up his
mind never to marry. In other words,
he wishes American girls to under
stand that he doesn't need the
money.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

Among the other heroines of peace
is the girl who gives her correct age
to the marriage license clerk when
she happens to be little older than
the man of her choice.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

The Duke of Manchester Is doubt
less glad to note that Mr.. Zimmerman
of Cincinnati is at the head of the
new railroad combine. There's mil.
lions in it.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

Mr.. Rockefeller's old school teacher
has lot of poems he wrote when a
youth and talks about publishing
them. John D. is in for requisition
of 40 Harper power this time, sure.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

With advancing years King Edward
is developing quieter tastes in the
matter of apparel. At Ascot he wore
"a blue frock coat, purple tie, white
CATERS and red fower"-an almost
somber ensemble.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

A Kansas man has left his wife
because she was too kind to him."
Nature hath made strange fellows in
her time.-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

There would be no talk of lynchine
in New Jersey if justice were as swift
and sure as Jersey lightning.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

The wall comes from Manila that
resident Americans won't go to
church. Evidently the Travelled
Americans can't shake off home
habits.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

A summer girl who assumed the
bucolic role of milkmaid at Seabrook
on the Bay is now wearing o gored
skirt.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

1t is now pretty conclusively admit
ted that the great American prune
when labeled grown in France"
makes good eating at home or abroad.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

Business in some of the London
theaters is said to be nearly as bad
as some of the plays.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

There is suspicion that the Dove
of Peace has gone into training with
view of making public appearance
In the far East in the near future.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

All New York's passenger boats
are to be inspected again. What a
dne new lock the stable always has
after the horse is stolen!
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

II that decisive battle" at Ia Tche
Kiao comes off the news will set
everybody to sneezing.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

There are times when one feels 1t
would have been more judicious to
put the money in macintosh than
In panama.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

The British ghurkas have captured
the Gyangtse jong. How clear the
whole plan of campaign is now!
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

Radium is going up to 100000 ar
ounce. Please give us nickel's
worth.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

extremely repugnant to the average
American. The most distinctive feat
ure is the German luncheon, which
usually consists of cold dishes. In the
"cold buffet" as it is called, the Ger
man cooks are hardly equaled else
where. These cold dishes are re-
markable for variety, delicacy and fla
vor. There are, to be sure, certain
things that a foreigner often finds 1t
many kinds of sausages cut into thin
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
Grasp the Opportunity.

In 1865, Durham was village OF a
dozen houses. When the soldiers
plundered the place, they got guam
tity of smoking tobacco They liked
it so well that they hardly got home
before they began to write to Durham
to get more. There were in the town
men of enough enterprise to see the
opportunity which this situation Of
fered them. 1t was not long before
Durham statesmen we're selling Dur
ham tobacco in every part OF the
world.-The Worlds Work.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

The hey of l'unis arrived in Paris
and was filled with enthusiasm.
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29
A Trip to Colorado, Utah or California

Is not complete unless it embraces
the most beautiful resorts and grand
est scenery in Colorado. which are
found on the Colorado Midland Rail-
way, the highest standard gauge line
in the world. Exceptionally low sum-
mer round trip rates to Colorado In.
terror state points, Utah, California
and the Northwest are offered by this
line. For information address Mr.. G.
H. Speers. General Passenger Agent.
Denver Colo
Kansas agitator., 1904-07-29

the impression is agreeable. The ex.
teriors of these first-class Berlin dwell
lings are usually very handsome; the
proportions are excellent, and they are
frequently enriched with elaborate
carvings and sculpture. Some houses
may have an elaborate frieze in rich
relief, illustrating some event in Ger
man history, and others may have sur
face decorations in sgraffito, or in COL
ored mosaic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-17
OUR CITY WATER SUPPLY.

Health Officer Morley has received
from the University labro tory a report
of the analysis of our water. After Civ
ing figures of his investigation Professor
Russell says. Although not high in
germ context, this water contains color
or fecal type Of bacteria, and hence is
suspicious.
While medical authority doG not look
upon this as very serious, it is al -ised
that drinking water be boiled, No trace
of sickness has been traced to the water
this season, and less diarrhoea disease e
experienced than for FIVE years. While
there is no cause for alarm. the city Of
ficials and health officer, with assistance
of all physicians Of the town, are using
every precaution known to them to pre-
vent cOntagion of any character at this
worst period Of the year. There should
be general cooperation on part of citi-
zens and property holders to carry out
instructions from the health depart
ment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-17
A Coed Work Of Charity.

The Wisconsin Childrens Home so.
ciety has we'll been called Wisconsin, e
greatest private charity. During twelve
years just passed it has cared for more
than l, 500 children by placing them in
family homes. About 1000 are now in
homes in different parts of he state
under supervision of the Home society.
Miss Jewell, who succeeds Rev. Robin
son as superintendent of this section,
was with us recently. Good christian
homes are needed for children from in.
fants TO ten years. OF the children now
on hand there are about an equal num-
Der of AG4sriesE. German aud Scandi-
navian children.
Any one wishing an application blank
may secure one from Jos. Omundson or
Mrs Jackson Silbaugh. They will also
receive gifts for the work and forward
the same Further information may be
secured by addressing Miss Mary S.
Jewell, Elroy, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-17
SUDDEN DEATH OF YOUNG MAN.

superintendent Wilkins received a
dispatch from Milwaukee, Tuesday
morning, summoning himself, wife and
daughter to Milwaukee on account Of
the critical condition of their son Rob
elt. They lett on me first train. A few
hours later a second dispatch arrived
conveying the startling and sorrowful
il 1telligence that Rob had died at ten
O'Clock. Up to the hour the CENSOR
goes to press no information has been
received of the facts. The young man
had been in the office Of one Of the prom
inent law firms of Milwaukee during
the summer vacation, intending to re-
turn to Ann Arbor the coming year to
complete his law studies. He was 21
years of age, young man of unusual
promise. The deepest sympathy is mani
fest for the family.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-17

William Campbell, a highly respected
farmer citizen who resides on q farm a
few miles southeast Of Viola, met
shocking death on Saturday afternoon
last near his home. He was in the at
of raking up the grass and weeds along
the road with a two-horse hay rake.
driving a spirited team when in some
manner not known he was thrown or
fell in front of the rake and the team
ran away The team ran some distance,
dragging the unfortunate man In front
Of the rake teeth and injuring him In q
frightful manner. His skull was frac--
tured, neck and shoulders broken and
other injuries any of which would cause
death. Il is supposed that the tongue
Of the rake dropped down, causing the
accident, as it was broken and splinterea
as If it had been run into the ground
Mr.. Campbell was about thirty.five years
of age and leaves a wife. .-Richland
DnIn0crat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-17
prnfits Of an Education.

Boys who get tired of going to school
should read the following, written by
'upt. Adams of Layette college. The
n serage educated man gets salary Oh
81, 600 per year. He works 40 years,
making total of $40, 600 in a lifetime,
The average day lsborer gets sl.5O per
day, 800 days in year, or 400 year
In 40 years he earns $4,000, The di1-
ference between $3.50 and $40, goo or
s22, 600 equals the value of an educa-
ton. To acquire this earning capacity
requires 12 years at school of 1SQ days
each, or a total of 2,160 days. Divide
go, 0O0 the value of an education by
3, 100, number of days required in get,
ting it, we find that each day at school
is worth a little more than slO to tne
pupil. Can't afford to keep +hem out'
can WEI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-17
COUNTY POLITICAL LEAGUE.
Thousands Of Signers to Local Club LIsts-Enthu-
siasm for National and State Leaders,

Although nearly eleven o'clock at
night when ths assembly convention ad-
journed last Saturday, the,court house
was nearly packed with enthusiastic
party men who remained to assist in
organizing the Roosevelt-LaF Toilette
league. The signed lists indicate that
there will be nearly four Thousand mem
bers when the canvass is completed,
2, 500 having already joined, The county
league was organized with the follow
ing officers:
President-J. Henry Bennett, Viroqus
Vice. esPresident-H. A. Lomba ID, La Fargo.
Secretary-Er wilkins Yiroqua
Treasurer--A. D. Helgeson, V roqua.
Executive Uommittee-E. b. Harkin Hills
boro, william Selbsch Rockton. T. o. Mor5
Niroqua, Stephen Mills Jefferson, r. NJ. Nc
Auley, De Soto Albert Br3adhead Retreat,
Lawrence Grimsrud Westby,
Active work win be carried on in
every corner and spot in the county, and
the local clubs and members Of the
league will be advised of future move,
ments
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-17
Leonard Terhune is visiting in Mi

Leonard Terhune is visiting in Mil
wsukee.
Camp meeting opens tomorrow
evening.
Some money to loan on real estate
security. Inquire of Butt IL Butt.
Notice the closing out sale at the
Boston ADVERTISED in this paper.
The district senatorial convention
will be held at Viola on Friday of next
week.
Buy your fur coat or over coat now
at the Boston as you can save from s.
to S. on one,
-Threshermen are rigging up ready
for business and their steam whistles will
soon be heard.
DIR. E. E. Gaines of La Fargo has
gone east to take post graduate course
in his profession.
For sale, a new Mccormick corn
binder. used but little Enquire of Mrs.
Albert Swangstu, Rising Sun.
j. A. Norris, chairman IF the Mon
roe county board of supervisors, and p
E. Nelson Of Cashton. were outside in
terested spectators at Saturday 8 conven
ton.
A card from secretary Efed Alex
ander. and President John e. Silbaugb.
states that the Vernon county delega-
ton at Spokane were to have reunion
and picnic dinner in one of the groves
near that city on Sunday last.
in the town Of Whea.'and. in fu-
ture, town meetings. elections and other
public gatherings viii be held in Sal
lander's Red Mound hall, instead Of at
the Partridge school house.
Every man, woman and child, lover
Of the beautiful, who alights from the
train or has business At the depot il
chsrmed by the beauty and neatness OF
ground that surrounds the station. a
fine grass plat. thrifty trees, blossom.
ing flowers and fragrant plants. John
r Spellum is the master overseer,
and the surroundings are credit to tbs
designer and executor, the town and tbs
St. Paul company.