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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
WHAT WAS REQUIRED-AND
aNEk Al IHF IROOUOlS THEATFR
ON Tile STAGE

ON THE STAGE.
fIre apparatus. None at the Iroquois.
Men able to use It. Meme at the Iroquois.
a nre alarm box None at the Iroquois.
lnodmbustihie seen Meme at the Iroquois.
cry.
No loose 'or Aging Some at the Iroquois.
flaps.
steel ireprodf cur None at the Iroquois
tain.
A sprinkler system. None at the Iroquois.
An automatic yeutl- None at the Iroquois.
lator.
Protected lights. None at the Iroquois.
Frequent inspections. None at the Iroquois.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
stlII sh. wn.n,t Iinpnr.

But" protested the young wife
whose request for a small cash appro-
priation had been vetoed, you said
when became your wife you would
refuse me nothing"
''Oh, we'll" calmly rejoined the hus-
band. III not be SO mean as to refuse
you nothing. III give If to you"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
J,rr.voIenrr Limite,l.

Poorchap-I have called sir. toto
ask for the hand Of your daughter.
Old Bullion-Oh. really, now /
couldn't give you my daueht,r. you
know. That is asking too much But
here are some soup tickets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
From Far and Near.

The scenery Of Hanlsa's "Superba9
was burned in a ear at North Adams.
Mass.
Victor Herbert announces that be win
organize New YORK orchestra under
his own name
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13

PATIENCE Woman is womans best
friend after all
Patricc--I guess you're right.
Certainly I'm right Even when
she is getting married doesn't a man
give her away. and her maid Of honor
stand up for her?-Yonkers Statesman
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13

statesman-Never mind, history win
do me justice.
Lobbyist-That's so. II won't men
ton you.--somesville Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
WIELDERS OF BIRCH.
TEACHERS OF THE STATE MEET
IN MILWAUKEE.

Large Attendance and Profitable Ses-
sions-HiGAer Wages and Spelling
Reform Are Objects that Educators
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13

a. l. Stoddard. Norwich, Conn,
charged with stealing $4,000 worth Of
securities, escaped from jail
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
A M. DlCAE MIRACLE.

ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
Frequent fire drills. None at the Iroquois
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13

Ed" Howe, the humorist OF the At
Gibson Kan Globe, thinks be would
ike to 90 to Congress
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
George Washington University.

There is something especially fitting
in an appeal by name to a spirit of
National pride in the change of the
the George Washington University, a
change that has been decided upon
after mature dellberatiOn by those
charged with the conduct Of that in
stitutiOn. The Columbian University
has had an honored and useful career
and has done splendid work, which
will have marked influence in shap.
ing the future of the George Washing
ton University, which, with its change
of name, enters into a larger field with
the hope and prospect of becoming a
great National school, as planned by
the first President, to make realization
upon the facilities offered at the Ma
tional capital for higher education.
Washington has long been recognized
as the ideal location for university
that shall not be hampered in its scope
of usefulness either by lack of finances
or facilities for the pursuit of study
and investigation in any field of mental
endeavor. 1t is the hope and purpose
of those connected with the George
Washington University to meet this
requirement to the fullest possible ex-
tent. The proposition will doubtless
appeal to the promoters Of educatiO
advancement in a way that will COM
mand their services and their financial
support to the realization of the most
sanguine hopes Of the university
founders ashington Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Wisdom While You Wait.

II the streets were paved with gold
there would still be objections raised
to the dust.
Misery loves company, perhaps, but
society at large does not reciprocate
the affection.
The pen-nnd-ink artist may be classed
among those who draw the color line.
An old woman sometimes evolves
into new woman.
Brevity may be the soul Of wit, but
there is nothing humorous in a short
answer.
Lazy people like to imagine all the
worlds a stage so they may ride.
The most brilliant jewel among gems
Is a sunny disposition.
A mans own tongue betrays him as
frequently as lie is betrayed by the
tongues of others.
The seif-made man is not always
well-made man.
Frost is good thing so long as 1t
Is imperSonal
An immaculate shirtfront frequently
poses in lieu of a spotless reputation.
A cOcoanut is not always what 1t Is
cracked up to be.
Some men who boast of holding the
key to the situation seem compelled
to knock.
Many young woman with golden
hair wouldn't dare face the assayer's
test.
Inches do not constitute the only
measure of smallness.
Vanity causes strong men to appear
weak.-COllier's Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

When Charles |. was dethroned, the
commonwealth ordered the destruc-
tion of the quaint statue of his ma.
jesty now standing in front of Trafal-
gar square, and a blacksmith offered
to make knives and small articles out
OF the iron If he We're allowed to
break 1t up. His request was grant
ed, and, soon after, numerous medals
purnOrting to have been struck from
this iron, and bearing the kings
head, were distributed to devotees Of
the unfortunate monarch. At the
time OF the Restoration the delight
of the Royalists was unbounded when
the blacksmith proudly made known
that the statue was still preserved in
tact, and he dug 1t up from his garden,
where 1t had lain during the troublous
times, In appearance the medals he
made are little iron disks about one
and one-half inches in diameter,
stamped with the head of Charles L.,
and 1t is needless to say (remarks
London Opiniom that owing to their
unique associations they are greatly
priced by collectors who are unfortu.
nate enough to secure a specimen
st. James's Gazette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Savinu House-Rent,

Having learned by experience that
one paying rent will in a few years
pay out sum equal to the value Of
the house in which one lives. with n
very small beginning we invested in
building lot, and in small way be
came our own building association We
applied first to Il building and loan
association, but 1t was soon clear to
us that the interest demanded was
greater than that required by bank
Then we made arrangements with
bank, by giving mortgage on the
house. or course, the prospect of own
ing home inspired us to various
ST. all economies, and in few years
the property was paid for, as tie eX-
pense, including interest, insurance,
taxes, etc, was at least one hundred
dollars less than we had been paying
for rent. The house, being new. need
ed no repairs, and planned according
to our own ideas was more convenient
and comfortable than any we could
rent.-Womans Home Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
THE FIRING LINE.

For glory' For goodg For fortune Of
fame?
Why, no for the front where the battle
is on!
Leave the rear to the dolt. the lazy, the
lame;
Go forward. as ever the valiant have
gone;
Whether city or field, whether mountain
or mine,
Go forward. as ever the valiant have
gone.
Whether .newsboy or plowboy, cowboy or
clerk.
Fight forward, be ready, he steady, be
Be ia Mesl be bT'vest' be best at your
Exul, and be glad; dare to hunger, to
As David, as Alfred let dogs skulk and
whine
There is room but for men on the firing
line.
Aye, the place to fight and the place to
fall
As fall we must, all in Gods good time
1t i, where the manifest man is the wall,
Where boys are as men in their pride and
prime,
Where glory CLEANS brightest, where
brightest eyes shine,
Far out on TIE roaring. red firing line.
Joaquin Miller, in Success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Mistakes of Women Writers.

But there are no such offenders as
women writer's. | remember that ]
once had to Illustrate for small
publication, wOman's story about q
brave and amorous Texan cowboy. He
loved fair maiden-whom one day
he lifted up before him to the front
of his saddle, and they kissed and
rode away.
Poor, unfortunate lady-love! TIC
readers who have seen a Texan sad
die, no explanation is needed. 1t
comes up in front to pommel. AS
for sitting on that peak, | would as
soon sit on the point of a spear, es-
pecially If the horse were to gallop!
l wouldn't ask puppy dog to sit on
that saddle-horn-much less any girl
who loved me.-Pearsons.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
CHICKEN CANNOT WALK.

A subscriber asks what is the trou-
BILE with chicken that has lost the
use of its legs and cannot walk. She
says it is as fat as can be and seems
to sleep all the time unless when try.
ing TO eat. Many things may be re-
sponsible for the trouble. among them
being an injury or overlooking Of fat.
tening food. Confinement on damp
ground may also cause rheumatism,
which will deprive them Of the use of
their limbs. Chicks require exercise,
and unless they follow the lcn and
scratch for bugs and worms they are
likely to become too fat and often
break down. Be careful to see that
the chicks learn early in life to hustle,
for the habit once formed will be fol.
lowed through life. The busy chick
and the busy hen are the profitable
kinds, and we might add are the only
kinds that ever pay their way.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Cattle in Paraguay.

Paraguay has 100000 cattle on
her pampas. which is more than that
republic ever before had, and equals
eight for each of her 100000 inhabi-
tants, or 7.55 for each square mile.
1t is found that 1-2 acres per head
is sufficient to sustain the herd,
whereas in German South Africa, 80
acres is thought to be less than Is re-
quired for bullock. In Paraguay 81
will pay for enough land to carry a
bullock, while southwestern African
land enough for such purpose would
cost $40. Cattle growing in Para
quay pays - to Is percent per annum
and where the hacienda is run by the
owner the annual profit goes to 20 to
rs percent.-New York Commercial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
BENEDICT ARNOLD RELIC FOUND.
A Mute Hut Eloquent Reminder of the
WelI-KnOwn Traitor.

A Mute hut Eloquent Reminder of the
WelI-Known Traitor.
Those of us interested in early Amer
lean history, whether absorbed at
school or acquired by maturer read
ing, recall Benedict Arnold, his bril-
liancy and treason, perhaps more vivid
w than almost any prominent figure
of the Revolution, says the Lewiston
Journal.
The students of those times recall
that Washington sent him with 100
soldiers on the Inflated expedition to
Quebec in ITS by the way Of the Ken
nebec River through the forests OF
Maine. Two miles below Gardiner, in
Colbunl's yard, his command halted
long enough to construct 200 bateaux
with which he proposed to transport
troops and supplies through the North
ern waters.
A week ago j. Rafter and Abbot
Lord, Gardiner business men that fish
the river for sport, brought up in their
great sturgeon net, directly opposite
where the bateauX were built, an an
Choir, or grapnel, which is undoubtedly
Il genuine Arnold relic. The stalk Is
some four feet long and carries five
curved arms welded to its base. 1t
was evidently fashioned Of wrought
iron. over an anvil.
These anchors We're thrown out
ahead of the batpNuX, by which means
they were pulled through rapids and
swift water. For 100 years the anchor
remained in the waters of the Kenne-
bee, to now come to light, mute but
eloquent reminder of the man who be-
trayed his country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

"That Cleveland cemetery run on
the club plan, in which John ID. Rookie
Teller has monument, as told in The
Sunday Press" said drummer for a
New York house to his friends in the
cafe, may Or may not be run for
profit. But it is the only cemetery in
the world, so far as | know. where a
cash register was put into tomb.
ut is the custom in some parts of
Europe to charge a small fee for a
visit to the tomb of some great man.
But the tip usually is paid to yerger
at the door in as unostenatious man.
ner as possible. After Garfield's mon.
ument was finished ! went to Lake
View cemetery with few friends to
look at it. When we paid our dimes
at the entrance we We're rung up on
cash register, the same as you see in
any bar or quick lunch restaurant.
The incongruity of the thing never
seemed to appeal to anybody. New
York Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
The Pass Followed.

young man who was working for
the railroad company went to one of
the directors and asked for pass to
some distant point.
you have been working for us for
some time?" inquired the official.
Eyes, sir" the young fellow an
swered.
Have you ever had any complaint
to make?"
mo, SIR" answered the employee.
well, if you were working for a
farmer would you have the nerve to
ask him to harness his horses and
take you TO a certain part of the coun-
try" the director asked.
mo, sir. But if he had his horses all
ready and was going to that point,
would call him very mean farmer
if he refused to take me-" was the
young fellows reply.-Boston Adver-
tiSer,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
A NEW EXPLOSIVE,
Safely and Effectively Compromising a
Form Of Nitro.Gluoerlne.

In explosives the ideal Is solid
that Will explode with terrible power
exactly when II IL wanted 10 do so, in
the direction desired. and never eX.
plode NJ any other time, Further.
more, II should be portable, ineNpen
sive, and able 10 withstand extremes
OF temperature, II IL needless To say
that there are not only explosives to-
day which fulfil all these ideal re-
qnirements, but recent product
seems to come nearer the mark than
any thing on the market today, II
Is called cerberite, and il the mven,
ton Of Count Smolianiof, who recent.
ly died in Washington, u, &.
The compound is made in the same
way as dynamite, and with the same
materials, with the addition Of two
mineral oils to the nitro-glycerne be-
These oils have the effect of desensit.
izing the compound to such an extent
that II will moi explode by mechanical
conclusion, and also Of producing
an explosive of such quality as
TO be unaffected by extremes OF tenn
peratures from minus 40 to plus l20
degrees Fahrenheit. The oils used in
the treatment and the process of ap.
plicatlon are kept secret, The oils
convert the explosive into combust-
ible instead of n detonent to fire, and
allow 1t to be made of a strength
equal to 20 percent of pure nitro
glycerine on account of its lack of
ability TO explode from mechanical
conclusion. The explosion Of Gerber.
lite is accomplished by meaus of spe.
cial percussion cap, exploded by cleo.
tricity Inventor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Settled Society In Kansas.

After the war Boston man was
stopping at the Planters house, the
principal hotel OF Leavenworth. and
coming down to breakfast late one
morning he partook Of that meal with
the landlord.
well, Mr." said the land
lord. how do you like our western
country"
Il like 1t very WELL" said the Bos-
ton man. "or would II society here
were in more settled state"
Nonsense said the landlord,
'our society is as settled as that Of
Boston"
Just then Anthony burst into the
dining room and out of back door,
with Jennison pumping lead at him at
every jump, and following him out in
to the outbuildings in the rear Of the
hotel.
How about society being settled
here as in Boston," said the Boston
man as he and the landlord crawled
out from under opposite sides of the
table
Il had forgotten about that Anthony
Jennison matter" said the landlord,
"but II Doc Jennison has caught up
with Anthony that Is settled by this
time. boston Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
HOG RAISING ON THE FARM.

In choosing brood sOws for the pro.
ductiOn Of pork, 1t is very important
matter to select from prolific and
strong legs and good feet. The indi.
viduals selected should be rather
rangy, with a straight back, broad
and deep body. 1t is not bad plan
to notice whether she has twelve de.
veloped teats. Do not breed them be.
fore they are eight months old, but
feed them well before and after breed.
ing so that they may become vigorous
and well developed.
The boar. as is usually said, is half
of the herd; therefore, great care must
he exercised in his selection. In the
first place, he should be a full blood
sire of whatever breed he is chosen.
so that he may correct any faults that
may obtain in the sOws. Like the
sOws, he should come of prolific and
vigorous family. but should be more
correctly built than the sows. 1t Is
well to have the boar about the same
age of the sows.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

Then II dawned upon her that 1t was
a receipt for the piano at home, made
ont In her name. Maud would never
tell her sisters what she did at that
moment but when she came home and
told them about II they all declared
that Mr.. Foster was dear
Don't you think II would be better
for You TO go out Of doors more, Miss
Sarah?" Theodore asked her one day.
IL would be greatly honored II You
would accompany me on my daily
walks. 1t is rather tedious going home
alone"
And 80 II became the custom for the
old bachelor and the maiden aunt to
walk out every day together But af'
ter n year of this Miss Sarah told him
one day that she was going away Tor
n six months visit, Theodore was
filed with CONSERVATION AT this, and
begged her to consider, He pleaded so
earnestly and eloQuently that she
finally promised to stay away only two
weeks. and when she came back to
name the day
That was the longest walk they had
taken. and toward the end of 1t The
odore said: my dear. there is some
thing have wanted to tell You ever
since l have known you. 1t Is about
the piano.
II don't think You will have to tell
me now" she said. ~ have known II
all the time. saw YOU do IT,
saw me do II? Do what:'
"Cut the rope"
He stood still and looked at her.
II was at the window. l had come
over to see the things. you know, ana
saw you take out your knife, step up
to the hub Of the wheel and cut the
rope"
And You never told?"
,"No; you see" she said. confusedly,
her color rising, ut flashed upon me
Mt once what You did 1t for-that old
piano was an instrument of torture
and that was the beginning OF the
end. / think"
II don't understand what you mean
by the end
She turned a radiant glance upon
him. "Why, don't you see-to-day!-
St. Louis Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
I NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. \
| FARM TOPICS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ANGORA GOATS AN AID.

Angora goats should be Of great help
to many farms. In what way? To
clean up the lane, to fertilize the land
and to grow. incidentally and thirdly,
a nice crop of "mohair' for proiit.
These goats will eat or destroy all the
underbrush, weeds. and undesirable
growth on fields, that need such atten-
ton; and, as their fleece grows while
they work, they are n doublepurr
machine of great utility.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
A HORSE HINT.

Many young horses 70 over in the
knees to small extent by standing
on floor that slopes downward from
the manger. A young horse standing
on q floor of this kind has his toes
higher than his heels, and the contin-
ued strain on the back snews OF the
fOrelegs becomes 90 severe that the
horse is induced to bend his knees
slightly in order to ease the tension.
He thus acquires the habit of stand.
ing with slightly Bonded knees wheth.
er he happens to be on an incline OF
on level. The way to overcome this
evil Is to reverse the conditions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

of hay or sawdust, and o.: this lay the
cakes of ice, filing in hctween with
cracked Ice, and, If the weather Is
freezing, pouring water over each lay
er as it is Gllnd in. Divide off a por-
ton of the space Gov : cold storage
room as shown In the lower part of
the Illustration. and one has place
where fruit, milk and butter may lie
kept In good condition during the
warmest days OF summer. Try an Ice
house, even though it he but small
one, and you will be surprised to see
how little il viii COS. and hos Use.
ful II Is
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
ICE.COLD STORAGE HOUSE

While many farmers consider IN ice
house luxury that is not for them.
building may be erected at small
cost, and if the ice can be had for the
cutting and drawing, it will be found
profitable. Even in sections where
ice is scarce such structure would
be worth all it cost to a fruit grower
who desired to hold back his rrod.
ucts in cold storage. To make tho
house cheap, build of any lumber oh.
tainable. the essential thing being to
have 1t with an inner wall foot from
the outer wall, and this space filed
in hard with sawdust, straw, leaves or
any similar material. Then pack on
the bottom of the floor foot of straw
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
A singular Plant.

Tn Peru is found singular plant,
capable of Quelling hunger and thirst
for several days. 1t Is named erythox.
yolon coca. A detection Of 100 grains
of this plant produces this effect for
forty eight hours, the muscular energy
being preserved. The plant appears
to narcotize the nerves of the stomach
and suspend the digestive functions,
without affOrding nutrimeut.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Unmistakabje Indie atoms.

boy or girl?' they asked him as
he hung his hat and coat on the rack
in downtown bank.
How did you know it," flashed the
man.
You didn't come in yesterday"
"Welly"
And YOU were not sick"
"Well?"
"YOu didn't stink in this morning
with the air of man who is afraid
his excuse is too lame for the old
man"
ITS a girl" said the young father,
heepistly.-New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
SHEEP SHEARlNG.

Shearing the sheep should not be
done while the nights are cold, unless
they are put mp at night in n warm
place, nor should shearing be delayed
too late, as the wool will begin to
come out. The sheep is very tender
animal, and sudden change given
during damp or Indictment weather
by removing n heavy coat OF wool.
may cause them to take cold, With a
little care in housing them until they
are accustomed to the change they
will not be injured by shcarng.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

at was three years ago that used
Doan's Kidney Pills for an attack Of
kidney trouble that was mostly back
ache, and they fixed me up fine. There
is 10 mistake about that. and II |
should ever be troubled again would
get them first thing. as | know what
they are"
For sale by all dealers. Price 10
cents. Foster.MilburnC Co.. Buffalo. N. Z.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
WISE. WORDS.

A solid fame is better than sound
ing one.
Freedom only leaves man free to
climb up.
The frosts OF age do not cool the free
Of true love.
The work of Gods Word proves 1t to
be His work.
Truth will come fully where YOU LIT
1t come freely.
Love is the evidence OF having
learned Of Him.
A stingy mans gifts always have
strings on them.
A mans prospects do not depepl on
his pretensiOns.
Sincerity is the one secret Of success
In the search for God.
This life would be impossible wiz.
out the possibility Of another life.
You cannot flee from the wrath to
zone until you forsake the sin yon love.