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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
CONC For a Policeman

Judge Morgan ]. O'Brien of the SUI
preme court of New York state tells
an, amusing story of two boys who
went to confession after having re-
NAMED away for many years.
The one who went into the box
first remained there for a long while
Finally the little door opened and the
priest came out 1t was a suItry aft
ernoon and he walked down the aisle
to the doorway to get a breath of
fresh air.
AS he did so the boy in the con-
fessionaI poked his head out and with
an alarming look inquired of his friend
who was in the pew: Where has he
gomez
Il don't know" replied the other:
where do you think he's gomez
We'll" was the now thoroughly
frightened response; from what I've
told him I think he's gone to fetch
con "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

ganizatlon of men and women
who are the recipients of special
divine favors here and hereafter, but
a cooperative union of men and wo-
men who want to do good.
Such members will be less concern
ed about their own souls than about
the doing of good TO others and max
ing our whole social life better and
nobler. In other words, the new
church membership will be an earnest
cooperation of people of all beliefs
and all degrees of ethical fitness in
promoting tie spiritual and ethical in
terests of the world. Such a church
will not have a creed. 1t will have
some general statement of principles
around which it rallies.
Brit no one will be obliged to slav-
ishly accept even such general princi-
pies. The mind must be free Moth
ing must interfere with the growing
truth and the larger vision of the indi-
vidual mind and soul. The basis of
such church membership should be
some simple statement of general prin-
ciples as conta ned in the Aims and
Beliefs" of this church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
fifty Years Ago.

Santa Anna proclaimed a general
amnesty on his birthday.
The town of Worcester. Mass, was
almost entirely wiped out by fire, 900
mechanics being thrown out Of en-
ployment.
Greytown. on the Mosquito coast,
Central America, "as bombarded by
United States man of war in order
to obtain redress for an insult TO the
American consul by the Spaniards.
The Turks made two attempts TO
cross the Danube and retake two ISL
ands which had been seized by the
russians. but were repulsed.
The Mississippi institution for deaf
and dumb opened at Jackson.
The Crystal palace, London, was
opened by Queen Victoria.
The Emperor and Empress of
France attended the first agricultural
exhibition ever held in Paris
The Mcrrimac of civil War fame
was launched at Charlestown navy
yard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

and building Up the saints in their
most holy faith"
Let us look at the principal events
in the chapter bearing out our line of
thought and interpreting its closing
admonition. Firstly. the transfigura-
ton of Christ, in which Peter, as
spok asman for his brethren, wishes TO
build tabernacles and to remain in
ecstatic bliss, forgetting the world ly-
ing in misery below. He is quantity
excused by the words, He visit not
what to say, Thanks be to God that
the heavenly radiance of Him who is
'fairest among thousands, altogether
lovely" has been seen and appreciated
by myriads in all walks of life since
then Secondly, notice that the lack
of faith and prevailing prayer by the
other apostles in the valley prevented
the casting out of the evil spirit from
the lad so grievously tormented. Peter
erred in wanting the TRANSPORTATION
glory all the time; these other apostles
were looking to themselves and not to
their Master. Be i errors We're hid
ing Christ from those who needed
Him. Thirdly. we read that while on
the way TO Cape naum the apostles
had been disputing as to who should
be the greatest Jesus rebuked their
spirit of seltishness. saying: IF any
man desire TO be first, the same shall
be last of all, and servant of ALL"
Fourthly. we have Johns complaint
that some one was casting out devils
In Thy name and followeth not with
in" oh. the wrong and wretchedness
of this spirit as it has shown itself in
all the ages since and is to be found
even in this enlightened year of grace,
1904. Hear the words of Jesus: HE
that is not against us is on our part"
"Whosoeyer shall offend one Of these
little ones that believe in me, 1t is bet
ter for him that a milestone were
hanged about his neck and he were
cast into the sea"
Thus we are taught how we ar to
possess the salt with the sadness in
it," that shall permeate the whole
earth-and cleanse all motives of
service-under four general heads:
a. Not 70 enjoy selfshiy our com
munion with God. but to intensity it
by giving out 10 others.
B. Not to lose touch with Christ
and miserably fail when the tried and
tempted come TO us for assistance.
c. Not to seek our own, but our
Masters pyaffatfOu.
d. Not TO dispar3ge work in His
name done by those who do not see
eye to eye with US.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
All Over the State.

A million trout fry have been planted
In the atreams near Spider Lake,
Mrs D. L. Powell. wife of Postmaster
Powell died of pneumonia at Dousman,
aged 80 years.
Burglars robbed the saloons Of Tom
Baker and Jack Lindoo in Ladysmith.
securing about $50
Ten minutes after receiving word that
her brother, William Mickey, had been
killed by a train at Sherwood Mrs ].
Bruehl of Appleton drspped dead.
John Mickey Calumet County farm
er. was struck and instantly killed by a
Northwestern passenger train at the
crossing between Dundas and Kaukauna.
Two horses were killed and the vehicle
was demolished.
While engaged in razing the Pfeffer
building, an old landmark of Manitowoc.
workfpen unearthei a tin can believed to
contain a considerable amount of money.
Tho house was built in the early SOS
and relatives Of the family will be given
chance to claim the property.
Notwithstanding that the Outagamie
Traction Company which is to bnlld a
new lQLeTuTnau me 70 soEy UlDuT, Is STOP
ped by an injunction from building on
Oneida street in Appleton, the company
feels so certain that the bar will be
withdrawn that it is proceeding with
work on all other parts Of the line.
Matthew Hogan of Appleton has re-
ceived news o. his brothers death in
South Africn. They were to meet in
Appleton IN four weeks after q gepara.
ton Of over fifty years.
Ernest Russell was brought to BAYFIELD,
froin Madeline island with his hand
nearly blown of, his face badly lacerat-
ed and his sight destroyed by the pre-
mature explosion Of dynamite. He was
taken to the Ashland hospital.
W. S. Allen Of Plymouth gaze him
self up to police officials in Manitowoc,
saying that be had forged paper for s22
from his former employer in that city.
Plymouth officers, when notified, refused
to taxa him and be was released.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
thirty Years Ago.

The first reunion Of the National
'Anti-Slavery League convened in Chi.
cage.
The University Of Cambridge, En-,
gland, conferred the honorary degree
of doctor of laws upon james Russell
Lowell, the American poet.
The independent party Farmers and
workingmeni held its first Illinois
State convention at Springfield SINH
lar conventions were held In other
States.
The national House Of Representa-
lives passef n bin for the admission
Of Colorado to the Union. Two years
later colorado became State
Fifteen thousand persons IN farm
wagons On horses, and afoot formed
n parade at the Grange celebration at
Peru. Ird.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Fire in spooner.

Fire destroyed a block and a half of
business houses in Spooner, and after
three hours of fighting the fremen, as
sisted by iremen from Superior, Rice
Lake and Shell Lake, were only able to
check the flames by using dynamite. One
block of the south line of Main street
and about a half block on the north
side Of the street was destroyed. The
loss is estimated at 100000. The fol-
lowing business houses were totally CON
sumed: Breen & Foran, saloon; G. y.
Darnell, restaurant; p. S. YOsen, sa-
loon: ]. w. Eiss, dry goods; klvkiDs
Brothers, dry goods and groceries; j..
w. Essick, barber shop; NJ. B. Cortham,
dentist; c. II. Dexter, groceries and dry
goods; E. l.. Ganzke, clothing; Lemmer
& Pelman, drugs; q. f. Stratton, sa-
loon; Birloh * Kanitz, barber shop;
Sophia Lighthiser, hotel; H. ]. Bieloh,
saloon; Filkinson & Mcdonald, saloon;
Fl. ]. Meyers, clothing; c. y. Richert,
jew ler; Spooner Drug Company and c.
II. Wehlin. baker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

John Fletcher and Charles Brandon
worked a neat scheme on Deputy Sheriff
William Roeseler at Juneau. When
Roeseler commanded them to turn in
for the night, Brandon asked for drink
Of water. and as he went TO get it. he
slammed tn door behind him and it
locked. The turnkey then entered the
cage TO unlock the door for him, but he
no sooper turned the key than Fletcher
Jumped upon him from behind and threw
him to the floor. The two men then
forced him into the cell and locked the
door upon him. An examination of the
door lock revealed that Fletcher had
prevented the door from locking by hold
ing the catch back with piece of wire.
The men were in Jail for roh5ing Jew
elry store at Neosho last February,
where about $500 worth of jewelry was
taken. They were arrested in Milwau-
kee and the jawelry was found in their
possession.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
forty Years Ago.

The national House Of Representa-
tivcs voted to repeal the fugitive slave
law
John Morgan, the raider. with 900
men inaugurated raid into Kentucky
by sacking Mount Sterling and de-
stroying railways and bridges.
Congress passed law prohibiting
dealing in gold futures.
General BurbrHlge with a troop of
union cavalry attacked Morgan and
his raiders at Lexington. Ky. and ul-
timately YanquiShed him.
Officers and men Of the Russian feet
were entertained in Boston as the
city's guests.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
CHRISTIAN A PROUD TITLE.
nv Rev RPuce Browr

The name Christian, like that Of
Puritan and Quaker, was once given
derision. II is now the proudest title
on earth when rightfully worn. More
is expected in the way Of character and
self-sacrifce from the humblest Chris
tan than from the most cultured
agnOstie-
Becoming a Christian is more than
joining the church or accepting any
doctrine or observing any ceremony.
To become a Christian is 10 yield the
will 10 Christ. to accept him as Lord
and Master and to obey him as king,
This viii lead to church membership
and to faith in all the doctrine and ODE
dience TO all the ceremonies that Je-
sus thought
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Attempt to Blow up Mill.

Four torpedOes were found in the rags
ut the Fox River Paper Company plant
In Appleton, which would have wrecked
the machines and part Of the building
surely had they not been found in time
by the fireman. They were railway tor
pedoes of the largest type and were in
pocket which was about to go into the
dikester machine. The mill is not in the
strike and the torpedoes are believed TO
have gotten there by accident.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
raE RRoTHERHoop OLE Nan.
By Rev. Morton HartkeIl

BY Rev. NOFfa7 HaFfZeH.
No greater necessity exists in our
commercial life to-day than the iIeces-
sity to have restored in us the Chris
tian enthusiasm for man as man. We
cannot go back to a reckless condonlng
of sin. We dare not return to the prac-
teal condemnation of all men, With
the highest standards of right and
wrong, we must recognize our essen
tidl kinship with the lowest and the
highest OF our race. No theology is
so deaden ng TO sympathy. so utterly
false to the spirit of the Christ and
all his disciples as the teaching which
denies the universal brotherhood of
man. Great as are the facts of sin
and Ignorance and deep as is the con-
sequent dlsloyalty of man TO man.
still, each day reveals us more and
more alike in our fundamental human
needs and deeds.
Col loved the world with all its
sin and misery. There was no one
too vile for Jesus to pass by unmovcd.
And to-day, if we as Christians aye
to be true to him whose name we bear.
we must not rest until we love our fel,
low men with a love that beareth and
belieyeth and hopeth and endureth all
things. Wealth and poverty. knowl-
edge and ignorance, strength and weak
ness must love each other. The task
Is great-nay, infinite. But if man
kind is TO live this actual love of man
for man must be.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
twenty Years Aoo.

Samuel J. Tildcn. in letter to Chair
man Daniel Manning Of the New York
Democratic State Committee. declined
to become candidate for the nomi-
nation Tor the Presidency Of the Unit.
- States.
Tammany Hall declared war on the
Presidential aspirations Of Grover
Cleveland, declaring that his elec top
would be the death Of Tammany aad
Of the Democratic party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Forces Her Own Drowning.

Mrs. L. A. Miner of South Milwaukee
committed suicide by drowning herself
III d cistern containing so little water
thar she had to force herself into il to
suffocate. Her husband, who was editor
Of the News and had been member
of the Legislature, died three weeks be-
fore. and she had been Respondent Since,
though left in excellent circumstances.
A draft for $1,000 insurance money pay
able to her arrived at the First National
Bank the next moring. She was Sallie
Evelyn Russell Of Hillsboro, H.. where
she married Mr.. Miner in 1885.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

Taxation of credits IS not legally dou-
BILE taxation, according - a decision of
the Wisconsin Supreme Court Ii is a
blow TO the contention of the State tax
commission, which advocates abolishing
the taxation Of mortgages and other
ceedits. which it asserts are simply a
fiction Of property" The Supreme
Court says they are property. The case
was W. G. Kingsley against the City of
Merrill, to recover $374 taxes on $4,000
in notes and mortgages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Trains kin Three Men.

Patrick Davie, aged 60. section boss,
anG Lynas Marsden, aged 80 laberer,
were killed at De Soto by a wild train
on the Burlington ON a sharp curve be-
fore they could remove their hsndcar.
Davie had been in charge Of that sec
ton since the road was built nineteen
years ago and leaves wife, three sons
and three daughters. John Kendall,
aged 65, was killed by a north-bound
passenger train at midnight. He was
walking from La Crosse to Lyndville to
visit a daughter and went TO sleep while
resting on the track.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Takes Sentence for woman's Sake.

Con Shehan has been se.denced to tif-
teen years to " aupun for burglary. This
is the longest sentence ever imposed by
Judge Smith in the Superior Court in
Superior Shehan got the sentence large
ly because the court thought him bad
character. Before leaving for prison he
said Rather than drag into the case a
woman that could prove my innocence, l
thought TO take a few years in prison
but l got 1t much harder than l ever
dreamed | would" Shehan is about 80
yeors old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Sure Enough.

McJigser-I wonder why young
Rakeley doesn't settle down"
Thingumbob-Oh, l suppose that
goes against the grain.
McJigger-What grain?
Thingumbob-Weil, the wild oats.o
philadelphia Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

IN the home by a
Christian influence
is as firm for right
as Jesus Christ
himself. l have
not so much faith
in all these later
ia DIS for the build
ing up of Christian
character a s i S
practiced in the So
cial settlements
and strictly insti-
fIltiOnal churches
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

different pur p o 5 e
than characterized
the TT a dition a !
church member
ship. First, it will
rest not upon com
mon theological be-
liefs. but upon
common Sc ice.
Its motive will be
love, not intellect
uaI assent; deed
not creed. 1t will
moi he an or
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
lI5Tf15( POPULAR
K7bkA PULPIT !.

Such governing principles in our in
tercourse one with another, and with
the world, would assuredly bring
peace one with another" and exalt
Him who is the Prince of Peace. The
lost are saved TO help save the lost.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
CHURCH COOPERATIVE UNION.
BY Rev. r. A. White.

Church membership, in i liberal
church at least. must be based upon
new motives and organized with a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
,LUBs MENACE THE HOME.

by NeF. n q. LeHCA.
The home is above the state, though
a part of it. The problem to-day is
the home. A child rightfully trained
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
Tomcial Publication 7

STATEMENT of the condition of the
METROPOLITAN FIRE Insurance
Company. of Chicago, in the State
OF Illinois, for the year ending Deem
Der 3lst, 1908, made to the Commits
sioner of Insurance of the State of
Wisconsin, pursuant to the laws of
said State.
Capital paid up in cash. $50. 100000 90
income -,............... 1S3.6O3 OF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 32.7G2 %
assets.
Total admitted assets. ..... t52,Sl9 %
Liabilities.
Total amount of all liabi!.-
ties except capital and sur
plus ................. 27,1S4 08
Surplus over all liabilities
and capital stock. 1855 OF
Wisconsin, Business.
Gross risks written. .,. 1G,50O 90
Gross premiums received. $50 43
hereby certify that the foregoing is
an abstract of the sworn statement of
the Metropolitan Fire Insurance Com
pany, fled with the Insurance Depart.
ment of Wisconsin, Il 2Sth day of
January, 1904.
ZENo NJ. HosT,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
TIL $50 SKIN
LIKE A SPONGE

Some of the most stubborn diseases enter
into the system through the pores of the skin.
Like a sponge, it absorbs poisons of various
kinds, which are taken up by the little blood
vessels beneath the surface of the body, and
emptied into the great current of the blood.
The Juices of poison oak and other noxious
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22
ALL OVER THE STATE
ITEMS OF INTEREST IN BADGER
DOM.

Two Escape from Jail by Clever Ruse -
Credits Are Property and Taxable
Woman Is Determined Suicide-Three
Men Killed by Train.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

and dangerous to health,
causing boils and sores and
other eruptions.
Workers i'm lead, brass
and other metals ars often
poisoned by the chemicals
and acids used in polish
ing, and the dust and FL
ings settling upon the skin,
and which find their way
through the nores into the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

finding It's way through the pores OF the
skin, communicates the blood and produces
fearful ulcers, eruptions and blotches.
The diseases that enter the system by
absorption or through the pores are as
decp-seated and dangerous as any brought
on by internal causes, and cannot be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-22

trough the skin like water through a sponge, are
on, breaking out afrcsh each season, and linger-
antidoted and driven out of the system.
ng the employees of dye horses, and from wear
thing and hosiery, Is of frequent occurrence
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28
By G. 3. Lewis.

ought to be sent to Jail, and I'll tell
her so whenever l see her."
When Lucien came home he got a
bad roasting from grandma. He tried
to explain, but 1t was no go. Grand
ma had her opinion. and it was:
1T amt bit of use to waste your
breath, Lucien. I'm disappointed in
your father and mother and in you.
When / was here last you were split
tin wood and studyin' your Sunday
school lesson all the time, When I
come this time 1 find you hoss-racin,
and on your way to States prison. I
feel 1t my duty to save you If I can,
and I'm goin' to try and think up a
way to do it."
The idea was to propitiate grandma
as much as possible, and yet Lucien
did not cease to "hoss race" now and
then. and to take Tilly Spooner along
as he had before. The family would
like to have brought about an intro
duction between the girl and the old
lady, but it was looked upon as too
risky. Little was said after the first
two or three days, but grandma kept
up a great thinking, with the result
that one day, two weeks later, she
slipped out of the house and made a
call at Spooner's. 1t was a call that
left it's mark. She reproved Mrs.
Spooner, wondered what sort of man
Mr.. Spooner was, and wound up by
calling Tilly an impertinent mink. OF
course, there were results, and those
results made at least two hearts ache.
Lucien was informed in plain English
that If he didn't drop that gal' he
would be dropped out of grandma's
will. and, though he refused to be
bluffed. the situation became strained
and anything but pleasant. 1t was
Tilly herself who solved the problem
where others failed to see glimmer Of
light.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28

One day Lucien had business over
toward Liverpool, and as 1t was a
bright February day he asked grand
ma TO go along. She was glad to get
out and see the country and she meant
to take advantage of the occasion to
have a long, private talk with the
young man. After drive of two miles
and a halt at a farm house for a mo-
ment, Lucien headed the horse back
home, and before grandma knew where
she was the outfit was on the ice along
w1th twenty others.
"Lucien. what does this mean?" she
demanded.
Its our nearest way home, grand
ma
The horse started off at good pace,
but after couple of minutes two or
three others began to draw up to him.
In five minutes Grandma Whitbeck be-
gan to wriggle around. In six or seven
she became so nervous that she asked:
"Lucien. what do them fellers back
there want?'
"They want to pass me and crow
over it," he replied.
Just then two of the cutters did pass.
and the drivers looked back and grin
ned. Lucien held his horse down, how
ever, and he pretended not to mind 1t
when he was passed by two or three
others.
You see, I'm just out for drive"
he explained to grandma.
Yes, know. Could they pass you
il you didn't want 'em to?"
Hardly. 1 hate to be grinned at
azd crov1ad over h11t know IT'S wick
ed to speed horses"
Yes, of course 1t is, but"
Just then an old crowbait attached
to a homemade sled came UP and
passed the cutter at a jog and the half
dozen boys on the sled had some cut
ting remarks to make. Grandma did
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-28

some more wriggling. but she didn't
say anything until the mark was
reached and the horse had been turned
around for a straight mile course to
the bridge. Then she observed:
"Lucien, I don't like to be made a
laughing stock Of"
Nor l., either"
"Then, If any more crowbaits come
UP you might shake on the lines a
leetle."
But there are five or six men with
good horses who will surely try to beat
u.s."
Then shake a leetie harder"
One of the good horses presently
came pounding up behind, but Lucien
seemed oblivious.
II said shake the lines" remarked
grandma.
The young man shook, but the
horse still gained and others were
heard coming Vp.
Shake harder!"
Lucien clucked. but he did not draw
away from the danger. Grandma
waited until the nose Of a horse was
level with her arm and then said:
"Lucien Davis, if you let me be
laughed at you are no grandson Of
mine. Make your hoss git up and
git
Three seconds later she was riding
at a 2:4o clip and holding on to her
breath and bonnet. and three min
utes later the bridge was passed and
she knew that she had led by a hun
dred feet. She hadn't a word to say
m the NAV from fhe river IN fha house
nor for half an hour after. Then she
put her hand on Lucien's shoulder and
observed:
II guess things have changed since
was gal. 1 guess that beatin' the
other hoss hain't hoss racin' or gam
blin' or murder, and you'd better
bring Tilly Spooner over here tonight
to hear me say So"