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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
TeIegraphic Brevities,

Cardinal Satoli was welcomed 70
America by more than 100 Catholic cler.
gy1nen and laymen at the residence OF
Archbishop Farley. r
King Edward has conferred on Mime
Melba the decoration for science. art and
music She is the FIRST woman on whom
II has been bestowed.
The union 7teRe masons ~ Buffalo. Y
y. have dec, lred their strike OF. after
SIX week. ieness, and have returned
TO work d; the old scale Of wages.
Charles Gennott Of Forest City. Mo.
a harnessmaker. was drowned while at
tempting to swim across the Tarkio he
tied a gig 70 bis body and It caught on Ia
some driftwood.
An unknown man was killed BY the
west-bound Missouri Pacific train at
Winton. near Higginsville, Ma The
body bore no marks Of idspsideation
when removed from the track.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
CHRISTIAN HAPPINESS.

BY Rev. ". J. fckfffrick.
Love sufTereth long. and is kind"
|. Cor xiii. /.
The roots of love are buried I'm I'M
selhshness. Nobody can love anybody
or anything until he gets out Of him
self. Any other conception of the con
teHts CT this immense weird Is 2 deGrs
dalton. and a shaving down OF its di-
vine meaning. MeloGrana IN life and
in literature has strung along il rows
of gewga and balls of red fire. and
tinseied it with spangles of flashing
little stars that have no Legitimate
place In its neighborhood
The two things from which It is re-
hottest at the foundation are often
fooIishly poured into II on the surface.
and they are passion aud self-Interest
Love Is unacquainted with either Of
them Both Of them are centered in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

cage. After following the Illinois and
Michigan canal it makes connection with
the Chicago drainage canal, which it fol
lows to Chicago, and finds its terminus
in Lake Michigan.
AT present the government is building
a canal from Chicago TO the Mississippi,
but il has only a seven-foot channel,
which does not permit navigation OF
heavy draft steamers. 1t is known as
the Illinois and Michigan canal. Work
was started on it in 1890, and still 1on-
tnues, more than $7,000.000 hayil been
expended. 1t is completed from Chicago
to a point west OF Hennepin anil from
Rock Island. its western terminus, east
for about fifteen miles. In the surveys
of the new route this canal has been
used from Hennepin to the Chicago
drainage cansl.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
TO PLANT JEWS IN PALESTINE
Movement Started to Purchase Homes
for Them There.

movement has been started in Chi
cago 70 establish a branch of the Jew
ish Colonial Trust Company, for the pur-
pose of raising funds to purchase homes
in Palestine for prosecuted jews. Joseph
Cowen OF London is the organizer He
has visited Boston, New York and ST.
Louis in an effort to get additional funds
for the purchase Of lands. The fund al
ready has more than Sl,2J00l0 OF the
100000 capital needed. 1t is planned
TO get a subscription of So from each
Of the 1000 ZioniSta in Chicago, and the
remaining 1900 Jewish Zionists in the
Western States.
1T is only a question Of a short time
until practically all Of the orthodox
Jews will be Zionists." said Mr. Cowen.
"All the Jews are in favor Of the move
ment. but certain Of them want TO get
the land by prayer, by some miracle,
wdile we believe in n practical method.
The one objection TO becoming Zion
ist--that we are not patriotic to the
country in which we livex-is fast finding
away. We are loyal toSour respective
governments. but We want to establish
a home state without any army or
navy or any other defense except our
good will for all nations"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
RUSHT0THER0SEBUD
THOUSANDS OF IAND-SEEKERS
CAMPED AT BoNESTEEL.
Town Grows from One Store to City
of Thousands = Ground Rents Are
Enormous - Gambling of All Kinds
in Full Blast.
Hcresteel IS. u .ooresnanlence.

BcEesteel Is D. correspondence;
There vas a time when all roads led
to Rome 1t is changed now, and they
all lead TO Bonesteel. And from the
looks of this town. the very Eewest of
the entire great West every one has
taker to the road that leads, by the
way of Bonesteel. to the Rosebud In
dian country. which has been thrown
open for settlement.
Miles and miles before the trains.
which are crowded TO their utmost ca
pacity, come within sight of the town.
the would be settlers on horseback. in
wagons, and some even on foot, may
be seen vending their way along the
OLD Indian train which, IN later years,
was made into government road,
bent on reaching Bonesteel
In the town proper hundreds Of these
seekers after Rosebud lands are camp
ed in tents and wagons, while still 9TH
ers are gathered in the dozens Of frail
rooming houses which have been has
tily thrown together. Two years ago
Bonesteel consisted of one lonely coun-
try store. Two months ago It was a
thriving town of leo with :Smher
of good, substantial buildings. To-Day
it is city OF thousands, most Of whom.
are living in tents.
Saloons there are and gambling der 9
galore. Never in the palmy days OF
Deadwood was gambling more rife
than in Bonesteel. About every game
ever invented can be found in one or
more of the many public resorts. There
are fifty pouicemen. ten Of whom are
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Short Meter Sermons.

Aspiration always seeks service
Looking is the parent of longing.
The aimless life cannot be the end
'e-7 life.
There is no comfort whore nc com.
passion is.
A ready-made religion is sure to be
misfit
The preacher who is all blow deals
sin no blows.
They who put pleasure first are the
last to and it.
The higher life is not found on tbs
pedestal Of pride.
Finding flaws in the sermon is east.
or than following it, any day.
Ther is no promise OF pardon 70;
confessiEG the sins Of others.
The top Of the cauldron is more like.
IL to be scum than cream.
When a lightweight is lifted up be
is sure TO be S3wn away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
MAY DIG I4-t00T CHANNEL
FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO.

A 14-foot waterway, connecting St.
Louis and Chicago, TO permit passage Of
heavy-draft lake vessels, is projected by
the United States government by utiliz-
ING the Mississippi and Illinois rivers
and tie Chicago drainage canal Surveys
have been made and maps drafted by
the corps of engineers located at St
Louis and Chicago, and the reports Of
re surveys are about 10 be forwarded TO
Washington. The surveys are for a II
foot channel. which will allow the large
lake grain aud ore whalchacks TO reach
st, Louis, as well as some of the pas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
{CH00AS
COLLEGES

DIR. g. NJ Whipple Of Danyers, Conn.
las been appointed TO Il pFofessorship in
the department Of science and art edu-
cation at Cornell.
Fl. II. Ballard, just 81 years old, Is
president Of the Agassiz association.
which has 1000 branches. He organ
lied the association in 1875, and has
been its head ever since.
Cora Kent Bel Of the first graduating
class OF Robinson seminary. Exeter, j.
H., left money enough when she di9l
to build library al the institution and
the structure was dedicated the other
day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

senger steamers. The average draft of
the lake boats is twelve feet.
In the projected route the Mississippi
is utilized to the mouth of the Illinois
river. The channel continues up the Illi-
nois TO a point above La Sale. where it
runs into the old Illinois and Michigan
canal. which is completed and in opera
tion from Hennepin TO a point near Chi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Lomcinl puhlicntion. !

STATEMENT OF the condition of the
MICHIGAN FIRE AND MARINE In
surance Company. of Detroit, in the
State of Michigan, for the year end
ing December 3.st, 1908, made to the
Commissioner of Insurance of the
State of Wisconsin, pursuant to the
laws of said State.
Capital paid up in cash., 100000 %
Income ............'...'... 4oo'<S% oil
Disbursements ......., o9S,599 10
Assets
Total admitted assets. $3.50. 927,216 IS
Liabilities.
Total amount Of all liabili-
ties except capital and
surplus :. ........... 847, AGO 72
Surplus over all liabilities
and capital stock. 170,sOs 50
Wisconsin Business.
Gross risks written. :. 1,415.601 90
Gross premiums received. -. 29,l04 40
Paid for reinsurance and
cancellation ........... $3.50 %
Losses paid. 1920 OF
Losses incurred. ......... l6,416 80
hereby certify that the foregoing IS
an abstract of the sworn statement of
the Michigan Fire and Marine Insur-
ance Company, filed with the Insurance
Department of Wisconsin, this goth day
of January, 1904
ZEyo NJ. HosT,
Commissioner of Insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

1t has been announced by the Agri-
culture Department that its search for
an enemy TO destroy the cotton-boll
weevll has been rewarded by the dis
cOvery in Guatemala of an ant which
preys upon the insect. In Alta Vera
Paz cotton appeared to thrive in
ountry infested with the weevils. In
9estigation showed that this was due
TO the ant, which gets its food from
the hectares of the cotton. This ant
is equipped with powerful mandibles,
and when ii finds q weeyil beetle on a
plant at once seizes and kills it. 1t is
an inveterate hunter after the pests,
and several ants usually take their
stand for this purpose on each stalk
so that a single colony protects a large
field. 1t does not sting persons, as do
many Guatemalan ants, and so far as
known is harmless An attempt will
be made by the department TO estab-
lish permanent colonies in Texas
where the weevil pest is worst, ana
for this purpose many thousands of
the ants have been brought to this
country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

For the first eleven months of, the
current fiscal year, ending May 81,
there was an excess of government
expenditures over receipts Of So, 205,
1863. This deficit Is accounted for by
the payments made on account OF the
Panama Canal and the loan to the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Com
pany. amounting in all TO $54, GOO. 600.
After allowance is made for these
items, however, there is still evidence
Of a marked change in the condition
OF the Treasury, for in the correspond.
ing months Of 1903 there was n sur
plus of receipts over expenditures
amounting to $3S,94s.G1G. Receipts
both from customs and internal reve-
nue. have been smaller this year than
last. and there has been an increase
of expenditures on the navy and for
pensions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

Some idea of the many and diverse
interests which the Supreme Court
must consider may be formed from
the business done on the last opinion
day" in May, before its adjournment
until October, when it announced its
decision in an exceptionally large
number of important disputes Three
cases We're decided, involving Ques-
tions relating to the administration of
criminal law in the Philippines. The
constitutionality of the ''oleo" law was
next upheld, A dealer argued that
oleomargarine which received its color
from butter used as an ingredient
should not be subject 10 the tax, and
also that the rates under the present
law We're prohibitiye and c0nhscatory.
The court replied that the amount OF
the tax was purely political func-
ton with which 1t could not deal A
concern against which fraud order
partment had sought redress by bring
Ing suit against the postmaster at Chi
cago in case which finally reached
the Supreme Court The department,
it was decided, was justified in its ac-
ton. A man in a suburb of Kansas
City had been released by the United
States District Court from payment
for certain street improvements which
were declared unnecessary. The SUI
preme Court overrued this, deciding
that the city authorities must be the
sole judges of the necessity. Then
there were eases involving homestead
ers' titles in Iowa licenses in Alaska,
street railroad fares in Cleveland.
State claims against a steam railroad
in Indiana, and an electric-lighting
franchise in Kentucky.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

In its century of history the White
House Las seldom been the scene of a
more interesting reception than that
which was given in honor of the visit
ing Filipinos, who have been making
a tour of the United States The
President and Mrs. Roosevelt enter
tained them at luncheon, after which
the prominent people of the national
government werc invited in to meet
them. With few exceptions, none of
these visitors, and they are the lead
tug men of the archipelago, had ever
been in the United States before. Some
Of them had never before left the
archipelago, for the Philippine Island
FRS are not great travellers, Most of
the places to which they would natus-
ally 90 are long way off. aud so
those who are not prepared for a for
nidable journey stay AT home Ameri-
cans going to the Philippine Islands
have been profoundly interested In the
strange contrasts which the Asiatc
tropics present. These visiting Filipi-
nos were equally interested in eondi-
tons here. They found the American
summer about like their climate all the
year round. Our wana and substan-
tial buildings told TO their observing
eyes of the frosts of winter and of the
absence of earthquakes The railroad
system of the United States amazed
them. The multitude OF our cities was
almost confusing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

Agricultural experiment stations IN
several States have been trying to dis.
cover whether the flavor aud color of
eggs can be affected by the food given
to the hens Among the foods esed
were smoked behring's, oil of celery,
oil of sassafras and onions Nothing
but the onions affected the taste Of the
eggs. White corn. however, produces
eggs with light yolks, whereas yellow
corn makes the yolks dark. The ex.
perlmenters have decided that the
color of the yolk depends on the color.
ing matter in the food, and hns moth
ing TO do with the richness of the
eggs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

What has been called the ginseng
craze" has been SO prevalent among
farmers n many districts Of the Unit
Cd States that the Department of Agri-
culture has considered It expedient to
sound a note of warning. Previous TO
1862 China imported from this coun-
Try only one hundred and seventy two
thousand pounds of ginseng in four
years-a quantity which could be
raised on a single farm Of seventy.
five acres. Let ginseng alone. 1t is
a delusion and a snare"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

FOR sale by a. }. JOHNSON * 90.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

United States marshals. In addition,
there are three companies of United
States troops from Fort Niobrara, who
assist in preserving order.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

Commissioner of Insurance.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05

A newcomer from the metropolis,
feeling sure that the people of the lit
tie mountain settlement in the Cum
berlands would be interested to know
in advance the date of certain event.
asked permission to place the fol'ow-
ing clipping from his daily paper in
the window of the little postoitice: "A
total lunar eclipse will take place to-
morrow between 8 and 8 p. M"
Not long after there was knock at
the door Of his cottage near ny. A
half-grown girl stood there, indus
triously twisting the corner of her
ragged apron.
please SIR she began hurrledly
"mother wants to know If its to be in
the chapel or the school house. And
may l be doorkeeper? | KEEP it for the
waxworks last year, and there didn't
a soul get past me 'thout putin In"
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05
Trade Report.


Duns review of trade says:
Confidence appears to be returning
despite large addition to the army of
unemployed Labor disturbances are
the most unfavorable factors in the
Industrial and commercial situation at
the present time, curtailing the output
of few much needed products and re-
ducing the demand for all commodi-
ties. Aside from this adverse influence
the situation has improved, although
progress is slow and frequently inter-
rupted.
Another week has put wheat and
cotton beyond danger and brought 9TH
err crops nearer maturity. Dealers are
providing for the future little more
freely. and in several important bran
ches of industry orders come forward
in greater bulk. Owing to special con
ditions, the leading branches of manu-
facture do not make uniform progress,
complications as to supplies of raw ma
terial making the current situation par
ticularly puzzlng at the textile mills
and shoe shops.
Failures numbered 220 in the United
States.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05

part of his body, conceallng 1t from
view underneath his neck. Next tie II
piece of black thread about ten inches
long to a convenient buttonhole. The
end Of the thread terminates in loop.
Fix the loop in the hook, tightening
the thread, and put the mouse upon
the back Of your left hand. If you
move the hand back from the body
the mouse, which does not move Mt all,
seems to glide across the back of the
hand, and at tho moment 1t is about
to fall when 1t reaches the thumb. the
right hand passed below arrives to
catch 1t near the little finger, and from
there by the same previous movement
1t appears to travel to the thumb.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05
Arriving at q Verdict.

Kushequa, Pa, Aug. 1.-(SpeciaD
In this section Of Pennsylvania there
is growing belief that for such Kid
ney Diseases as Rheumatism and Lame
Back there is only one sure cure and
that is Dodd's Kidney Pills. This be-
lief grows from such cases as that Of
Mrs. NJ. L. Dawson of this place. She
tells the story herself AZ follows:
~ have suffered from rheumatism
for thirty years and find that Dodd'a
Kidney Pills have done me more good
than any medicine 1 have ever taken.
l was also bothered with Lame Back
and can only say that my back hasn't
bothered me since took Dodd's Kid
hey Pills"
Considering that Mrs. Dawson only
took two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills,
The result would be considered wonder
full were it not that others are reporting
similar results daily. Kushequa is fast
arriving at verdict that "Dodd's Kid
ney Pills are the one sure cure for
Rheumatism.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05
DEALERS CAN BUY NO MEAT.
Serious Situation for BlackIisted Ship
Owners.


The procuring of meat supplies, even
at the high prices asked, has become
a serious question with many retail
dealers of Chicago. A blacklist has
been put in circulation by the strikers,
bearing the names of retailers who
have purchased meat from the packers,
and the men listed are finding it diff
ficult to get supplies from the indepen-
dent packers. The system OF picket
ing in force has made it almost i'm
possible for them to buy of the big
companies. The independent pack
ers" have been warned that the pen
atty for selling meat to the listed re-
tailers will be the calling out of their
own butchers. Several retailers whose
business has been tied up have stated
that unless conditions improve by Mon
day next they will go into the courts
and ask an injunction against the
strike leaders who are responsible for
the blacklist.
Several big markets on the west and
south sides of the city have been fore
ed to close.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05
THE PERFORMING MOUSE.

First carve a cork into the form of
mouse as well as you can. Then cut
AWAY the under part of the body so il
will lie perfectly fiat; two ears are
now added by means of cardboard and
little glue, and the tail is formed by
attaching a piece Of cord in the place
where 1t should be. Blacken Mr..
Mouse In the flame of a candle and
then insert tiny hook in the front
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05
TO BRING MINERS BACK.
Courts to Be Asked for Protection of
Men.

Denver, Col.-Attorneys II. N. Haw-
kins and John H. Murphy, counsel
for the Western Federation of Miners,
are devising ways and means to enable
the deported Cripple Creek miners to
return to their homes. Papers are be-
ing drawn and applications will be
made to some court, possibly the fed
eral court, for an injunction restrain
ing the Citizens alliance and Mine
Owners association from interfering
with any deportees who return to the
Cripple Creek district.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05

lege, where he achieved distinction
as a speaker. In 1888 he began ad-
dressing political meetings and in 1890
was elected to the general assembly.
He was reelected in 1892 and was
chairman of the committee on educa-
ton. In 1900 he was elected to the
State Senate and was minority leader
upon the floor. Meantime he had been
admitted to the bar and now has II
lucrative law practice at Lincoln.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05

"A prominent Southern lady,
Mrs. Blanchard, of Nashville,
Tenn, tells how she was cured
of backache, dizziness, painful
and irregular periods by the use
of Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable
Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM - Gratitude
compels me to acknowledge the great
merit of your Vegetable Compound. l
have suffered for four years with ir-
regular and painful menstruation, also
dizziness, pains in the back and lower
limbs, and titful sleep. l dreaded the
time to come which would only mean
suffering to me.
Better health is all wanted, and
cure if possible. Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
brought me health and happiness in
few short months. feel like another
person now. My aches and pains have
left me. Life seems new and sweet to
me, and everything seems pleasant
and easy.
six bottles brought me health, and
was worth more than months under
the DOCTORS care, which really did not
benefit me at all. am satisfied there
is no medicine SO good for sick women
as your Vegetable Compound, and
advocate it to my lady friends in need
of medical help Mrs. b. A. BLAN-
CuARD. 422 Broad St. Nashville. Tenn.
5000 forfeit if oyi-irai Of dbors let" proving
genuineness cannot Dc produced
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05
Hoods Sarsapariua
Eradicates It, cures all its manifestation
nd builds up the whole system.
Accept no substitute.

The st. Bartholomew hospital in
New York is so constructed that there
are no internal corners to catch the
dust There are absolutely no angles
or projections in the building above
the basement.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05

Here is what happens when you In
yite a friend to supper to proudly
show the first radishes from your gar
den: why, that's nothing" he will
saw. 81 had radishes from my garden
two weeks ago"
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05
CLIMBING FAME.S LADDER.
Lawrence b. strin9er, Democratic
Nominee for Governor OF Illinois.

Lawrence B. Stringer, the Demo.
cratic nominee for governor Of Illinois,
IL 8S years old and has been in public
life since he was %, when he was
elected to tho general assembly. He
IL a son of a Methodist minister of
Perth Amboy, N. j., and began life AS
printers devil at La Harpe. ILL.,,
when he was 10 years old. He earned
enough to work his way through col
lege and graduated from Lincoln Ccl'
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05

Young-Come, now; own up; don't
YOU find 1t a little harder to get around
than you did five or ten years ago?
Elder-Not bit, l assure you. |
have noticed, however, that they make
stairs sleeper than they used to; but
that. of course. Is another NATTER
Boston Transcript.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05

Alcoholism is extremely rare in the
Italian army. In 1901, the latest for
which figures are available, only 25
cases were admitted to the hospitals