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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
LOWER FREIGHT RATES.

One Of the pledges madn by the repub-
can party in this state tLis year is the
passage Of what is known as q freight
rate" law, measure that will lower
freight rates for all consumers and pro-
ducers and prevent unfair discrimina-
tion. This is a measure easily under
stood when presented in plain language,
but easily capable of being distorted SO
as TO confuse the average citizen.
The freightrate bill ia measure under
which state commission will have the
power to give to every one in Wiscon-
sin, similarly situated, the same rates
over all the railroads which operate in
this state AS 1t Is now some favored
shippers get q special rate while the
great majority pays a higher rate thalt
is paid by the peopleo of Iowa or Illinois,
where there are state commissioners
that fix the rates on an equitable basis
and prevent discrimination The fact
that we have no railroad commission in
Wisconsin keeps the rates down for q
few and up for all the rest.
The legal right of the state 20 regu
late the rates is conceded by the rail-
roads, but that does not mean that the
railroads will allow the state t. exercise
tLilS LlBuE tAAAbi4 LtACJ tAAfD CAIN SA5t Ctk
every mean in their power to prevent
it from doing so The men who own the
big railroads which operate in Wiscon-
sin live in the east, and they are not re-
sponsible, under the law, for what may
be done in Wisconsin In the way Of
manipulating caucuses or controlling
nominations and legislative action
The favored shippers who now re.
ceive special secret rate are opposed to
a rate commission for the reason that
they think they are getting the BEST Of
so11e competitors. The general public
merchants, small manufacturers, farm
ers and wage earners of all grades PRE-
getting decidedly the worst OF ii under
this system, where the railroads have the
whole say, and there is absolutely no
protection by the state. Is is very p,dch
as if Che United States g0vernnens sold
postage stamps to some persons for half
price while it charged full price to'otbers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

-Tlouse for rent. Enquire of Mrs. NJ.
Re- Jner or II. L Rayner.
Rev. c. E, Buffers gave ten days to
Worlds Fair observation
Mrs. Eliza Brown returned last
week from Boulder, Colorado
Hon Edgar Emo and George Bundy
were in The city from Valley on Tues
day.
William Webb shipped from his
farm, to market fi3e bunch of beef
cattle.
Liberty Pole Aid society will meet
with Glrs d. F. Fainter on Friday, Oct
ober 28th fer dinner.
Much of the past week has been cold
stormy and disagreeable, with a bit Of
sunshine and crisp thrown in
Oats wanted. at Purdy store, in ex-
change for merchandise, at the market
price. c. 0. HELGESON.
Great closing out sale Of shoes.
gents furnishing goods carpets and gro
ceries now on at THE TATE NERO. Co
Lost, lox containing remnants of
ribbons and laces, between Main street
and school house. Please leave same at
Mrs. Norris millinery store.
"A representative OF the gcTe1 lii1 u
delivered trout fry from - national
hatchery at Manchester, Iowa, today
They were placed in surrounding
ctreams.
Resides professorship in Fay
cite, Iowa, university, W. C. T. Adams
formerly Of this county, has accepted a
charge ss Methodist pastor from a
church near the college town.
Tuesday morning delegation of
jefferson people departed for St Louis
and the fair made up of J. " MeLscs
and wife, Mrs, J. II. McLees l. n.
Groves and wife and ". c. Honaker.
"A T,arty consisting Of Clerk of the
Courts Mains and wife, W. A. Lewis
and wife, Name Nulun and the Misses
Clara and Matilda Morterud Of Bloom
ingdale, left Tor st. Louis last Friday, tt
spend e week at sight sveing.
Mr.. and Mrs & q. Tawcett went
to Sparta 20 attend the funeral Of the
formers step-father, Mr.. Palmer, one OF
the aged prominent citizens Of that city.
Mrs. Palmer returned home with tbs
Faweetts and will remain during the
winter.
John L. Void has purchased the So
acre farm Of Louis Thompson Ia Side
Hollow Ar. Void was ia The city or
Monday and purchased IS full-blooC
[ Shropshire stock sheep from W. E
/ fisher, one Of his premium animals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
IErom the La Farge Enterprlse.

One Of our citizens, who is somewhat
mathematically inclined, has figured it
out that If all the rest Of the United
States had furnished as many visitors
to the Worlds fair in proportion to its
population as has La Fargo the average
attendance would have been about 100,
600 per day, or more than there has been
on any single day since the opening of
the fair
Mr. and Mrs J. NJ. Allen mourn the
loss of their little daughter who came to
gladden. their home but a few short
days when the Angel of Death claimed
her Oct. 10. Services were conducted
by father Snyder at the house, and at
the grave by Rev Waste. By the many
floral tributes, the people not only show
ed their kindness to the little one but
also showed their esteem for the par
emf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
IFrom the viola Intelllgencer. |


We understand there will be new
saw mill put in at Rusk Corners soon.
Little Harry Warner had the misfor-
tune to break both bones in one of his
legs below the knee. Some of his play
mates were swinging him in a hammock
when he stuck out his foot to stop it
with the above result
M. A. Gill and wife departed on We'd
nesday Of this week for their home in
Longmont, Colorado. They expressed
themselves as highly pleased with their
visit among the old friends in Wiscon-
sin, but they were anxious to get home
to vote for Roosevelt
Richard Williams of Forest, sold his
farm consisting of 400 acres to VIM.
kinsey Of Evansville, for $13, 600. This
Is the largest single land sale ever made
in the town of Forest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
Deaih q a prnrllnent Kan

News dispatches announce the death
at Prairie du Chien, on Monday, Of Hon.
o. B. Thomas, than whom no man il
western Wisconsin was betdel snown or
more respected. For IT IRE than year
he had been afflicted with Bright's dis
ease, resulting in his taking off. Mr..
Thomas was 70 years old, had lived at
the city where no died since four years
Of age, Vermonter by birth During
ali his manhood days he practioed law,
and IS said 10 be the longest-time CON
tinuous practitioner in the state. Dur
ing the rebellion Mr.. Thomas raised a
company and was chosen captain. In
civil lie he represented Vernon and
Crawford counties in both houses of the
legislature and was six years a member
Of congress. In whatever station ne
served the people he did if with fidelity
and highmindedness His death will be
mourned by large circle of personal
friends throughout Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
Edition Too Small.

i is announced tDat the edition Of the
annual report Of the agricultural ex-
perimental station is limited to such a
small number that it is impossible to
send copies to all persons whose mares
appear on the regular mailing list How
ever, a number of copies OF the TWEEN
tieth annual report. recently issued, are
available for distribution and will be
sent to any resident Of the state who will
serd a postal card request TO W \.
Henry, director Of the agricultural ex-
pertinent station, Madison
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
Yerv nnIat Enw-

There is little noticeable stir in to-
bacco matters, buyers making no con-
certed action Elsewhere the Edgerton
Reporter remarks that "the buying
movement is progressing quietly in most
Of tho growing districts, none OF tine old
tim 7mpetition in trading, however,
bel visible. The most desirable lots
are Icing sought out and contracted for
whenever they can be secured at prices
round about the cent mark. In the
aggregate several thousand acres have
been taken over recently in which the
American Cigar Co, are the heaviest
buyers, as their men are out in all Sec
tions "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
COMING OF a NOTED HUMoRsr.
Ell Perkins Till Appear In Virlqua-He Ike lis as
Laugh Producer

| A party Of men consisting of D. #
Mains, T, 0. Mork, II. L. Gardner. Ber
| lie Moore, Harold Proctor and Thos
Sanwick having beard a great dea
about Eli Perkins as q humorous lecture;
and Mr.. Proctor having heard him. de-
eided to try to secure him fol' lecture
in Viroqua. In this they wee success.
full Eli Perkins Melville D. Laudon,
lectures in all the large cities and before
the principal colleges, universities, etc.
Although his fee is large and the price
OF admission is generally 81 80 or over.
the boys will charge only popular prices,
30, 35 and 25 cents.
Mr.. Moore received the following, let.
ter from Ell" and as WE are not
among the wicked worldly editors, " be
showed 1t to us. It reads;
MR. BERLIE MOORE, Yiroqua;
DEAR BROTHER: The bureau informs me
that am to go to Viroqua, Friday, November
4th, and gtandup somewhere in your town, or
IN the suburbs, and tell the absolute truth
for two solid hours. Very well. | VIII be with
you and viii arrive on the s:I5a a. M train, I
never miss an engagement. If all st. Paul
trains break down / will walk over from
on the freight
NJ, subject will be the philosophy of Wit
and Humor" and "Stories around the Stove"
NY talk VIII be along scholastic lines, oFtho-
dox, and as pure as a star or a beautiful vi
foqua maldens dream. At the same time |
VIII let out as much fan, aud cause as much
laguhter as can without making your grave
ana dignthed deacons and clergymen 20 into
MS n the meantime and until come may
tine Delphic oracle guard and protect you
From your only friend,
ELI PERKIEs.
{MELVILLE d. LANDON)
2345 Broadway, New York.
/. s.-Please engage warm room, have my
mail ready and meet me ct the train in your
red and gold automobile--and for
goodness sake, don't show this note TO your
wicked, worldly editor. =, n'ti ELI.
Seat sale opens Monday next at Arm
old q Davis drug store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
IFrom the HilIsboro sentry.l


A vote for f. B. Harkin for district
attorney is vote for "a man who has
proven efficient in every respect.
Joe Cole left yesterday morning for
Sawyer county where he expects to be
at carpenter work during the winter.
Mrs. Eliza Hammer, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. o. B. Wy
man at Viroqua, for some time, return
ed to Hillsboro last Friday.
Herman Becker has been suffering
from blood poisoning. About Two weeks
ago he cut his hand, but the wound was
so slight that he did not think il would
amount TO much Lust Friday morning
his hand began to p in him rely and
upon examination It was said to be
blood poison He is getting along nice
ly at present
Mrs. Harvey Shreve left for Augusta
where she will spend a few days with
her sister who is teaching there, after
which she will 20 to Spring Valley and
join her husband.
For some time our citizens have beer
afraid to use the city water without
boiling for fear that it might contain
IStyphoid germs DR.. p. Fl. Hansbery,
village health officer sent sample TO
the state hygienic laboratory at Madison,
where 1t was analysed. The report from
the labratorY Is that the water is "low
in germ content and no signs of organic
pollution. "
About twenty friends of Mr. and Mrs
T. J. Board dropped into their home last
evening and helped them celebrate the
twenty-fifth anniversary of their marri-
age Il was complete surprise on Mr..
and Mrs. Board At late hour fine
lunch was served after which all re-.
turned TO their homes wishing Mr.. and
Mrs Board many returns of the happy
| event. II being their silver wedding
they We're presented with several fine
silver pieces, among them being cream
laddie, II fruit knives, salt and pepper
shaker, set of spoons, and fruit stand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

At Monday nights session Of the
council the annual tax levy for city pur-
poses proper, was made, il being six and
a half mills on the dollar, producing S.
500 Also 3 tax for Iaaintainance Of city
library of 81, 600 was made, and an ad-
ditional amount of $1,000 for library
sight, making the entire tax levy about
eight mills to the dollar, or equivalent
to the entire amount raised last Year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
Gnaranteed cure For pies

Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrud
ing Piles Druggists refund money If
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case. no matter II how long standing
in G 70 4 days Firz. application gives
ease and rest SIC l. yOur druggist
hasn't it send 80 cents in stamps and u
will be forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co ST. Louis no.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
= III 5abont 2our friend. ana HelgAbors =. =
CITY ELECTION NOTICE.
CSFICE OF CITY CLERkl
VTROQUA,Oct, q, 1904. I

10 the Electors Of the Cttyof Ttyoqsa, Vernon
County, Wisconsin;
Notice IS hereby given that general cleo
tion Is to be held IN the several wards Of the
city of Virogua. county OF Vernon and state
Of Wisconsin, on the Sth day OF November
clerks notice are to be chosen. The polling
places OF said election to he az follows: First
ward, new council room; Second ward second
feed store. The polls OF said election to be
opened at a. M. and TO be closed at snndown.
II, e. PACKARD, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
UNPAID RAILROAD TAXES.
SUITS BY THE STATE TO COLLECT LEGAL
PENALTY
Large Amounts are Dae-Withhsld From Reports
Of Earnings-First ActiOn Against Northwest
eEn and Milwaukee Roads

ern and Milwaukee Roads
MADISON, Oct. 22.--Attorney Gener
al Sturdevant, for the state, has begun
suit against the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul and Chicago & Northwestern
| railroad companies to collect the penal
ties provided by law for l. ire to pay
| portions of the license fe,s, which they
are required to pay by statutes of the
state, IN lieu Of all other taxation. Sim.
il&r slits viii be begun against the Wis.
coy.sin Central, Omaha and 500 rail
roads The suit against the Omaha will
be begun at Elroy, and against the Wis.
consin Central at Waukesha. and that
against the 500 at Prentice. The iudg-
ment asked is $4,000 in each suit, as
provided by section 1914 OF the revised
statutes.
TEXT or COMPLAINT.
The complaint in the two suits begun
is identical, That in the suit against
the Northwestern is as follows;
That the defendant Is indebted to the
plaintiff in the sum of $40, 600 according
to the provisions Of section 1914 Of the
Wisconsin statutes of 1898 That the
said defendant unlawfully neglected to
pay part Of the license fee therefor for
the year 1908, rs provided by the pro-
visions Of section 1911, 1919. and 1913 Of
the Wisconsin statutes Of 1898.
THE PENALTY PROVIDED BY LAW.
Section 1914 of the revised statutes
providing penalty of $4,000 and for
feiture Of charter was the only statutory
provision under which the state could
proceed, Mr.. Sturdevant said. A COM
panY guilty of negleeting to pay its full
license fee and against which suit has
been started can retain its charter by
paying the deficiency, but it can not es-
cape the penalty Of $4,000
RESULTS or STATES INVESTIGATION
The suits are the result of investiga-
tion made by Railroad Commissioner j.
W. Thomas during the past two wears
as ordered by the legislature. The 500
railroad recently paid SO, 601. 81 found to
be do in unpaid back t,lxes, but it is
understood that most of the other roads
will attempt by litigation to evade the
payment OF the sums found to be due
from them.
LARGE SUMS WITHHELD.
Mr. Thomas says that mis- accountants
have reported that the Northwestern
during the last seven years improperly
deducted from its gross earnings as re-
ported to the state 81, 600, 600 for adjust
ment of freight rates and $500, GOO for
commissioners and other expenses in
Cured in securing passenger business.
So far as yet learned, he says that the
railroads have improperly deducted from
their gross earnings during the last
seven years about 81, 500, 600 which
should have been includ ed in such earn
ings, and upon which the roads should
have paid the state about $500, 600 in
taxes.
And the above is among the many
reasons why the corporate interests Of
Wisconsin are leaving no political stone
unturned to bring about the defeat Of
Governor La Toilette aud elect legis-
lature that will stop investigations of
the above character The voters, regard
less of party, should understand this
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
To Cure a Cold In One Dav

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
tablets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. z. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

The Towerville roller mills will grind
buckwheat on Noven ber 9th and con-
5inue until all buckwheat in mills is
ground. Patrons please take notice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26
Want Your Patronage

/ have given the Avalanche milling
property o complete overhauling and
Em now prepared to do custom grind
ing and guarantee satisfaction. & new
Attrition crusher had been added 70 the
mill for feed gringiug Please give me
"a trial on your milling and feed grind
ing G. A. COREY, Proprietor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-26

New fall styles Of soft and derby
hats The very latest made.
BLUE FRONT STORE.
If you are desirous Of saving money
You can 90 so best by buying your
goods at our closing ont sale
THE TATE MERCANTILE Co.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1904-02-04
LEGALS

Order for Hearing Proof of VIII.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
~ COUNTY OF STEARNS. %.
In Probate Court, Special Term, January
10Th, 1904.
In the matter of the estate of Addison Cleve-
land, deceased:
Whereas. An instrument in writing. pur-
porting to be the Last Will and Testament of
County, has been delivered to this Court
And Whereas, David Cleveland has filed
herewith his petition. representing among
other things, that said Addison Cleveland died
in said County, on the Sth day of December
1903 testate, and that said petitioner is che
Executor named in said Last Will and Testa-
ment and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted to probate, and that letters
testamentary be issued thereon to him the
said David Cleveland.
1t is Ordered. That the proofs of said
instrument, and said petition, be heard be-
fore this Court, at the Probate Office In the
city of st, Cloud In said County, on Friday,
the 10Th day of February, A. ID. 1904, at o
o'clock in the forenoon. when all persons
interested may appear for or contest the
probate of said instrument
And IL is further ordered, That notice
of the time and place of said hearing be
given to all persons interested by pub
fishing this order once in each week for
day of hearing in the Sauk Centre
Herald, weekly newspaper printed and pub
lished at Sank Centre In said Stearns county. j.
Dated at st. CLOUD, Minn., this Goth day oi
January, A. ID. 1904.
By the Court.
IsEALl DAVID 7. CALHOUN,
Judge of Probate
The Sauk Centre herald., 1904-02-04
How to be Loved in Old Age.

How seldom you see a lovable old
woman whose age is as beautiful as
was the bloom of her youth. And
when you do you wonder how it has
happened: Well, this is how.
She learns now to forget disagree
able things.
She did not give away to her nerves
aud infiict them on her friends.
She mastered the art of saying
pleasant things.
She did not expect too much from
her friends.
She made whatever work she had to
do congenial
She did not lose sight of her illu-
slons, and would not think all the
world wicked and unkind.
She helped the miserable and SYM
pathized with the sorrowful.
She never forgot that kind words
and smile cost little and are treas
ures to the discouraged.
She did unto others as she would be
done by, and her reward is love and
consideration in her old age and she
has learned the secret of a long and
happy life.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1904-02-04
A Cure for Eczema.

NV baby had eczema SO bad that its
head was solid mass OF scabs, and
it's hair all came out. l tried many
remedies but none seemed to do any
permanent good until used Dewitt s
Witch Hazel Salve. The Eczema is
cured, the scabs are gone, and the
little ones scalp is perfectly clean and
healthy, and it's hair is growing beau
tifully again. Icannot give too much
praise to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Frank Farmer, Bluff City, KY. In
buying Witch Hazel Saive look
out for counterfeits. De Wits is the
original and the only one containing
pure Witch Hazel. The name T. ".
Dewitt & Co.. is on every box. Soio
by Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1904-02-04
GINGER CAKES.

One pint N. o. molasses, one-half
pint of buttermilk, one-half pint of
lard, one teaspoonful of ginger, two
leval teaspoonfuls of soda. Warm the
lard until soft; stir it into the molasses
and add one teaspoonfur of soda and
the ginger. Beat until light. Put
the other teaspoonful of soda into the
buttermilk. Beat light. Then pour
the buttermilk into the molasses and
beat again, thus performing three dis
tinct chemical processes. Sift -four
three times, add until you have a soft
dough. Roll out one-half inch In
thickness. Bake in moderate oven un-
1il thorouyhly done. be sure the
dough is very soft. M. Z. b.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1904-02-04
NOW IS THE TINE TO USE HYOIEl
Cures Catarrh and Prevents
Colds. No Stomach Dosing,
Just Breathe 1t.

At this season of the year, catarrhal
troubles are very prevalent, and near
ly every person suffers to a certain
extent.
Catarrh is actually the result Of .
succession of colds and can be easily
prevents d II the proper treatment is
followed.
Hyomei is natural yet scientific
cure for the colds and grip troubles
that lead to catarrh, as well as a posi-
tive cure for the disease itself.
The balsamic air Of Hyomei bre en'hed
through the; small pocket inbale' thss
comes with every outfit is filed with
germ-killing and health-giving q"ali-
ties tba penetrate to- the minutes air
cells of the head, throat and lungs.
1t kills all catarrhal germs, frees the
mucous membrane from poisonOu~ mi
crobes, and makes a perfect and com
pltte cure Of catarrh.
The complete outfit costs on, 81,
while extra bottles OF HyOmei ca" be
procured for SOC. Fl ,nson & EN-" son
sell Hyomei on the mo cure, no ray'
plan, and will refund the money 1t
fails to give perfect satisfaction. You
take no risk whatever in using Hyomei.
1t is the only treatment sold under
g larantee of this nature where lead
ing local druggist agrees to return the
money II the treatment fails to cure.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1904-02-04
Value Of Education.

An uneducated child has one chance
in 10000 of attaining distinction as
a factor in the progress Of the age. A
common school education increases
his chance nearly four times. A high
school education increases the chance
of the common school child twenty.
three times, giving him eighty-seven
times the chance of the uneducated. A
college education increases the chance
of the high school boy nine times,
giving him 219 times the chance Of
the common school boy and more
than 800 times the chance of the un-
trained.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1904-02-04
This Zero Weather.

w mere Gn0 Cnoer1ul ESKlmO
Waddle in the ice and snow:
Where by day they track the ermine
And by night another vermin."
-Brete Harte
Oh, poet of the playful pen,
These days would to your cheerful ker
Have brought delight;
For now the town is swathed in ice,
And men say things that are not nice
Both day and night.
The water and the gas don't flow,
The plumber worketh down below,
That coal is out.
Greenland could not real colder be,
The bay is like the Arctic sea,
OF this no doubt.
I'd like to be an Eskimo
In all this waste of ice and snow,
I'm sure would:
For then Ed know just what to do,
To warm my hands and tootsies, too,
And get for food.
Raw blubber l wonld simply gulp,
Seal stake I'd chew into a pulp
And swallow whole;
I'd need no Waldorf's swell CUISINE,
No diet of fat or even lean
For my days dole.
If zero makes us toe the mark
And grope our way to bed in dark
Many more times.
1 sware I'll skip for Arctic seas;
They can't be worse than these,
Nor than these rhymes.
New York Herald