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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
STAR PREACHERS IN DEMAND.
By Rev. Frank c. Brunei

Much has been said about pulpit bril-
Hancy. There is kind that revels in
the wisdomhood Of the world. Such
has been in great demand. Modern
thought has shouted for these stars IN
til its throat was sore. Sometimes a
star shot up like a brilliant rocket
alas, coming down Ike stick. Daniel
had another sort in view. They were
soui-winning men. clothed with the
wisdom that comes from above. They
were morning -star-born preachers, fun
of a divine purpose; that is. to win
men.
The demand is at hand for new star
preachers or the old ones resurrected.
To be Ike a star / cannot understand
1t is the declaration Of the star maker.
These bright-faced children OF the
skies do not ali run with the same
speed athwart the great blue play
ground. think the soul-winning
preacher will be rewarded according
to his CT .1aclty and efforts in the God
ordered .,ork Only slow march Of
Joy to them who helped to win souls
because they had to. Others win have
a momentum Of happ'"ess which VIII
astonish the angels.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
COARSE POWDER.
,..,....,

$50, i-.:..::+...........ss
Eben Greenough could not he ex-
cited by fire, murder or hurricane.
When the railroad was put through
his native village. a serious accident,
to which he was an immediate wit
ness, shocked the neighborhood. For
years afterward he told the story to
those who ash ed. but always delivered
the narrative IN his lingering, passion
less mode of speech.
They'd got the cut about halfway
through Bellows rock" he used to say,
maybe more'n half, maybe less. Abe
Harrington, he had charge o the shan
ty where they KEEP the powder m
tools N the timekeeper's office Some
can see now how high the rocks was.
maybe sixty foot high, maybe more,
maybe less.
well, Jake Hopkins an me went
down to see Abe TO tell him that his
aunt thet lived at Pools Corners wos
dead. She KEEP hen-farm an lived
all alone. Abe was the nearest rela-
tive-nearest in one sense an nearest
in another, because his other brothers
had all gone West.
"Well. about as soon as we got in
the door where Abe was watchin'
things all alone, we set down to tell
Abe, and as soon as he heard he was
some cut up. The old lady had con-
sid'ble property. Abe. he went to git
his coat. an while he had his back
turned Jake.-he was settin' on a key
o. powder,-he pulled out match an
started to light his pipe
At this point there was long
pause. Then the narrative concluded
thus:
"wel. as soon as me an Abe saw
what Jake was up to. or about as soon,
we went down TO the spring to git
some water. but before we got there,
at least before we got back, guess
that powder was more'n half-burned
up"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
CHAPTER XXIY.

I was sitting in a large easy chair,
with my back towards the door. and he
did not see me for a time. although, by
a sidel1ng glance, l could distinctly see
him. He started at the sight Of Judith,
as though he had not expected to see
her. exclaiming. You here"
pray walk in. and allow me to intro
duce you 20 my husband" she said, with
the old irony. Another unexpected
pleasure, no doubt"
Mr.. Rodwell advanced into the room,
looking somewhat bewildered; hut when
he saw me, he started up with indig-
nant surprise.
What is the meaning Of this? Who
has dGrNd to bring this fellow here?" he
cried. This is too much. Judith. How
came you here? How did you know Of
this place? / cannot understand ali
thisr' He spoke in a more modified
tone. but still looked vexed and wrathfuL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
Il774iIz ~ POPULAR \
K|tNIIN\ PULPIT /

powerful of all influences in grounding
and building the soul in righteousness
and love. Second, however. only to
these influences in such inestimably
valuable work, stands. and must long
stand, the Christian Sunday school.
Every Sunday school constantly
holds before its membership the no
blest of all possible ideals, the charac-
ter and teachings of Jesus Christ. Be
holding these ideals, consciously or I'M
consciously, child life feeds upon them
and takes measurably of them into it's
vital substance. Every Sunday school
worker should properly appreciate the
nature and value of Sunday school
work. Even In Its simplest, humblest
aspect it is, next to a mothers nurtur-
ing care, the most beautiful and holy
work In the world
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
BIBLE THE TRUE GUIDE.

BY DR.. Joseph X. Mason
Revelation is a universal fact Ma
ture reveals the Intelligence, wisdom
and love that is in all and through
all and above all Human nature is in
the divine likeness. God is the creator
of all things, but he Is the father of all
souls, for the soul of man is made in
his spiritual image and Is able to re-
celve the breathing or inspiration of
his spirit
The great literature Of the world is
inspired and the book which bears the
evidence in itself and in its unique in
huence through the centuries of the
supreme communion of the divine and
human spirit is the bible. The sun has
spots and this great literature bears
the marks of human limitations. The
ignorance of scientific facts, the low
ideals of ancient times, even the super
stitions and legends of the ancient
world are here, but here also is the
light of the world"
In reading it we must remember
that there is no infallibllity In the
letter. 1t is the spirit that gives life.
Hence low standards and statements
must be interpreted in the light of
higher and better ones. Moses and
even Paul must be understood through
the gospel of Jesus, and human rea-
son must be brought to the under
standing Of the divine word. For hui
man reason in the comprehensive use
of the word is as truly God-insplred
as the bible itself
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

"It is very easily explained NY hus-
band being away from his losing wife.
was seized with brain fever in some
wretched lodging; the parish doctor. who
was attending him, said that it would
not be safe to remove him any great
distance. In this dilemma. Mr.. Mont
gomery. who lived a door or two off, pro
posed that he should be taken to a
house of yours, of which for certain rea-
sons of your own. you had given him the
keys. As my husbands life is very pre-
cious 10 me just now, | thankfully ac-
cepted the offer"
Cease this moekery, Judith, and tell
me the meaning of all this"
do you wish me TO be serious?' she
asked, menacingly.
Il wish TO know by what right you
have brought this fellow into my house,"
by the right of my own will. John
Rodwell; dispute it at your peril"
III you desire scene, it had better
be out of the presence of Witnesses he
said, quietly.
what l have to say shall be said
here. / have no secrets from him, and
what l have to say l would have him
hear"
Il decline the conference" He was
moving away.
Like a panther she bounded past him,
and placed her back against the door,
"Ycu do not leave this room until YOU
have heard all l have to say! Disobey
me. and l will show you no mercy. /
will ruthlessly crush every plan and hope
of your life"'
"You?' he sneered.
Eyes. I. Suppose l were to send in
formation TO Bow street of the where
abouts OF a certain young lady, for
whose discovery a reward is offered,
where would be the fortune you have
been scheming, and SHINING, and fawn-
ing for through your whole life"
ITO ha continued
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
CHAPTER XIII.

Wild. grotesque ! 4ntasma-a sense
Of intense suffering. aching pains, parch-
ing thirst. and an awful oppression up
on the brain. And then l seemed to
awake from a long. troubled sleep, end
an agony beyond my power to describe.
l made an effort and succee's ID in
drawing a little apart the curtains at
the foot Of the bed. Almost within my
reach stood a table. upon which was
a moderator lamp, burning low, jug,
tumbler. and some bottles.
The faint rays Of the lamp showed me
a large. gloomy oak-panelled room. with
the ceiling painted TO mach. The win
dows opposite me- were covered with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
SHORT METER SERMONS.

SHohl VI H. A NFsAktCNS.
Little sins never stay small.
Happiness is health Of heart
Short prayers bring quick returns.
The shallow head soon gets sore.
\ wrong is always worth forget
ting.
The love that is never wasted soon
withers.
A creed makes a good chart, but
poor track.
The money must be measured by the
man.
Heavenly mindedness ia not earthly
blindness,
No amount Of polish can make u
pearl out Of a pebble.
If the fool would follow up bis folly
he would soon forsake 1t.
The wind does not whistle through
the barn that is full Of wheat
A man cannot have bis interest in
sin and keep his principle clean.
The lights Of this world are not do
ing their shining before mirrors.
Prayer is only a pillow at nigbe
when IL has been an endeavor all day.
If you are doing 30 good to others
you are doing much harm 70 yourself.
The man who star1s Oh his bead al
ways thinks be Is holding up the
world.
1t is always easier TO eight the dead
sins Of yesterday than to face the liy-
ing ones Of to-day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
POWER OF SUNDAY SCHOOL


At the knee Of Christian motherhood
and in the Sunday schools Of the Chris
tiau church the foundation stones Of
noble character are principally laid,
and the glorious supcrstructure Itself
Is largely reared in many lives. 1t
must ever remain true that pure,
wise and loving mothers ministrations
Of hand. mind and heart are the most
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
URGES MASTERY OF EVIL.
BY Rev. PearSe Pinch.

~ fN~FH ~Naf 10 faWNAE
tor Of colossal and systematic robbery
appears able 70 palliate and even glor-
ify his crimes by following them up
with unparalleled charities, be said. II
is true the remorseless operator In
stocks does not always try to hide his
true character Some OF them are con
splcuous in the news columns as COM
mon, low-bred gamblers at race courses
and gaming tables. Men In high posi-
ton have no RICH, to permit the hum
blest clerk 20 suppose for an hour that
there IL any sound finance or decent
manhood in any 5ort of gambling.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

him in glory.
| am to tell you
of Jonah. If no
] o II a b. no Jesus
Christ. Christ tes-
titled of him. 1
cannot understand
the all Of ii, but all
things are possible
TO God. Jonah, a
fearful man, shirk
ing duty and con-
a-Au,A,A - an.f tn4n
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

We find we are often mistaken; I'M
til we saw it. we did not believe it pos
sible for a man to loop the loop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

''Darum IS an awful coward"
What makes you think so?"
why, he's afraid Of his wife"
well, of course. Bot I saw MIN
stop a runaway horse last night
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
DREAD !oa OF
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
FAITH IN THE BIBLE.

BY Rev. Y. D. leach
l contend that to rationalize Gods
word is TO bait men TO ruin. TO spirit
ualize It is to save, 10 be corulers with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

Temper, If ungover1ed, governs the
whole Dan.-ShaftesburT
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28
RUSSIANS ARE
FORCED TO FLEE
japanese Gain important Positions on Shakhe
River-..CondIti0ns at Port
Arthur.

General Kuroki's Headquarters in
the Field, via Fusan, Oct. 2S.-The Jap.
anese gave a stirring exhibition of
sharp and determined fighting yester-
day. They drove the Russians from
the high hill ten miles east of the
railroad in General Kuroki's front,
which is important strategically, as a
post of observation and was the only
point south of the Shakhe River which
the Russians held. About regiment
of Russians were entrenched there with
five machine guns. The Japanese
rushed the Russian trenches, shot
many Russians as they were running
down the hillside and captured two OF
the machine guns. The Japanese lost
20 killed and 80 wounded. The Rus
slams left 80 dead on the field. There
was a hand to hand encounter when
the trenches were taken. The Rus
slams retired across the river When
the Japanese flag was raised over the
tower surmounting the hill, the Rus
SLAMS showered shrapnel upon it fo1
an hour but without result.
End is Approaching.
Shanghai Oct. 2S.-A private letter
from Port Arthur, dated October 21st
received here today, says General
Stoessel recently wired the Russian
emperor and court the following: 81
bid you goodbye, forever. Port Arthur
is my grave Stoessel has installed
the garrison with the spirit that ia
court glorious death is preferable to
capitulation. The Japanese shells are
inflicting great damage to the Russian
fleet in the harbor and to the forti.
fications. 1t is believed preparations
are being made for the last deadly
struggle at close quarters. General
Simonoff, it is said, would surrender
but this is overruled by Stoessel. When
the end comes thousands Of the enemy
will perish, as everything is mined.
Closing in on Port Arthur.
Toxic, Oct. 28.-It is reported that
the Japanese opened desperate fire
Ou JuC CdSCCIA 1O1 70 VI IAC AAOOW OA
group, north OF Port Arthur, during the
morning of October 26, and silenced the
Russian batteries there. A shell ex
ploded in Russian magazine, killing
many. simultaneously the Japanese
attacked the forts of Rihlung and Sun
ghowian mountains, silenced the Rus
sian batteries there and stormed and
occupied the forts in front OF those
mountains. On October 9th a shell
hit the Russian battleship Sebastopo
and two Russian steamers were sunk
AIexiff to Return Home.
Harbin, Oct. 28.-VicerOy Alexih to
day issued bis farewell order Of the day
to the effect that he was leaving for st
Petersburg and thanking the oficer'
and men Of the Pacific feet for thei1
self-sacriflcing work and especially th'
seamen at Port Arthur.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28

I diency seemed to demand it and
promise was made that Marce-
limo A. Ortiz would add at least
political strength, even if his name
did not add character to the tick
ct. But what was the result? MARCE-
LIMO A. ORTIZ POLLED LESS
VOTES THAN ANY OTHER MAN
UPON THE REPUBLICAN TICKET:
over 300 less votes than Amado Chav-
es, the Republican nominee for the
Council; almost 600 votes less than the
Republican nominee for surveyor; al
most 200 votes less than J. D. Hughes.
the Republican candidate for collector
and treasurer who was defeated by his
Democratic opponent and whose defeat
was caused by the votes lost to the
ticket because Marcelino A. Ortiz was
upon it,. Thus was placed into office
a Democrat who defaulted over $4,000
of the county's funds. There is no get
ting away from those facts and for pol
itic's sake, if nothing else, Marcelins
A. Ortiz should and ought not have any
place upon the ticket to be nominated
by the Republicans on Friday.
But there are other reasons. Marce-
limo A. Ortiz is without political prin-
ciple, without property interests, with
out prestige. His outrageous attempt
of bulldozhg at the Republican pri-
mary in precinct No. 1S on Wednesday
evening stamps him as bolter, as un-
worthy of party support. 1t marked the
line where decency ends and indecency
begins. He there may have lost the Re-
publican party votes, votes which are
most valuable at this time. But the
votes he lost the party last evening are
no circumstance to the number of votes
he may lose the ticket if he should be
Marcelino A. Ortiz controls no votes
The election two years ago showed it;
the primary Wednesday evening proved
it. The votes he has received
heretofore were upon the false claim
that the administration supports him
and administration support is a pow
erful thing in politics. But no admin
istration can afford to come out in the
open and say: "Marcelino A. Ortiz is
our candidate for this Office" The New
Mexican knows that the administration
does not desire to meddle in local po-
litical affairs and therefore it knows
that it is not behind Magcelino A. Ortiz
Never before has the New Mexican
devoted so much space to so small
man, but there are times when even
flea becomes pestiferous and big man
will turn aside from his business to
crush it. The New Mexican's business
is to help elect the Republican ticket
from top to bottom on November D.
but it will turn aside long enough to
endeavor to put Marcelino A. Ortiz out
of the political leadership business.
of the political leadership business for
decency's and party's sake.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28
BIG FIRE IN
SOUTH BROOKLYN
Flames Swept Over Piers Warehouses and
Shipping Vessels s3oe,oe0.

New York, Oct 2S-A fire believed to
be of incendiary origin. swept over the
piers, warehouses and shipping vessels
at the Bush Terminal Company's stores
in south Brooklyn early today. The losss
is estimated at 100000 and at least
one man, Policeman Patrick Cushing.
lost his life. One steamer, the Citta df
Palmero, OF the italian Line was burned.
and several smaller vessels loaded with
cotton were damaged.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28
so THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW

The following editorial had been |
type for insertion in the Daily Ne'
Mexican of Thursday evening of thi
week. Upon the urgent request of part
leaders and upon the implied promise
that Marcelino A. Ortiz would not b
given a place upon the county ticke1
the editorial was set aside. 1t is prinl
ed today because the time has come t
eliminate Marcelino A. Ortiz as fa(
tor in the local political situation. Dc
cency demands it, and the New Mex
lean feels assured that the voters o
Santa Fe County will on November
emphasize this demand just as the Re
publican citizens of Precinct No. II
emphasized it at the primary held or
the evening of Wednesday, October
26. A splendid ticket was nominated
this afternoon by the Republicans
with the exception of this one weak
spot; the New Mexican will Loyalty
support that ticket and it is ticket
that should win, excepting that one OBJ
noxious nomination which, unless, il
is repudiated like the New Mexican re
pudiates it, is bound to weaken the
party at time when it should go be
fore the people with clean hands and
ask for support on merit alone.
WHERE DEcENcY ENDS AND IN
DECENcY BEGINS IN POLL.
TICS.
Politics is game of give and take
The New Mexican has swallowed many
a nauseating political dose with a
smile for the party's sake. 1t has, at
the party's dictate, supported more than
one man whom it knew to be unfriend.
ly to it and it's friends. But there is a
line even in politics, where decency
ends and indecency begins, where the
support of man merely because he
belongs to your party is an imposition
upon the tax payers and the vot-
ers. The New Mexican does not
want the Republican party of Santa
Fe County to put such man upon its
ticket and therefore serves notice that
under no circumstances can it OF will
it ask the support Of the voters for the
election of Marcelino A. Ortiz, for any
county or other Office. Let the blame
fall where it may, the New Mexican
will not be responsible for it.
The ticket nominated on Tuesday ev-
ening by the Catron-Democratic fus-
ion is bad enough, it is very bad with
two exceptions, and the Republicans
can 20 to the voters and point out this
fact. But what If the voter should
turn and say: Eyes, that ticket Is very
bad, but where is there a name upon
that ticket that is as unworthy OF our
suffrage as is that of Marcelino A.
Ortiz"
Two years ago he was foisted upon
the Republican party as a nominee
against the better judgment OF the New
Mexican and the protest OF many
good Republicans. Political expe-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28

with the criminal. Nothing more re-
markable took place at the convention
than the plain unvarnished statement
made by Rev. Harkness in. regard to
the management of the men in the
New Mexico penitentiary. BY many 1t
could not be believed what the con-
victs are doing on the Scenic Route
and elsewhere and it was pleasing In
deed to the friends of New Mexico
when he explained that all this was
due to the influence Of the native peo'
pie of New Mexico. New Mexico needs
to be justly proud of the New Mexico
Society for the Friendless. 1t is des-
tined to lift up the people in more
ways than one. Rev. Harkness says
he is very much encouraged in the out
look for the future.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28
INTERNATIONAL PEACE
CONGRESS WILL DECIDE
Both England and Russia Agree To
Settlement of Present Contro-
versy Under Rules Governing
Hdque Conventio n----Fdcts Still
Lacking.

Press: II consider that the acute stage
of this deplorable Misunderstanding is
over. l do not countenance for one
minute the wild insinuations that Brit.
ish torpedo boats were the aggressive,
but cannot explain the presence Of
two mysterious torpedo boats. I can
not believe they were Russian boats re-
turning to join the fleet and that they
were mistaken for the foe. but if this
turns out to be the case, it was Rojest-
vensky's duty to protect his ships from
what he believed to be a hostile at
tack.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28
STOCKS BETTER TODAY.

New York, Oct 2s-There was rush
today to yet back the stocks sold yester-
day during the fright over the Anglo
Russian crisis. Very heavy buying
orders lifted nearly all the principle
stocks.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28
NEW NATIONAL
GOLF CHAMPION
Miss Pauline Mackay, Of Oakley, Defeated
Miss Georgia Bishop, Of New Haven,
Today

New Haven, Conn.,, Oct. 2s.-Miss
Pauline Mackay. Of Oakley. defeated
Miss Georgia Bishop, the nattoaal cham
pion, at the open golf tournament on
the Country Club links today in the final
match by . score Of one up, Is holes.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-10-28
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK SHOW.

Every stockman needs the inspira-
ton and benefit of the International
Live Stock Exhibition
Arrange your plans to include a trip
to Chicago for this event, November
26th to December 3D..
Round trip rate via the Santa Fe,
$43.05. Ask H. S.LUTZ, Agent