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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Buy a Smoking Mountain.

What is perhaps Dame Natures big
eest laboratory has been purchased by
syndicate of Americans. 1t is To-
Gated in the crater of the historic
smoking mountain of Mexico. the Po-
pocatapetl of the Aztecs. The trans.
action, whether regarded as real es-
tate transfer or an industrial deal, is
interesting by reason of its novelty.
Popocatapetl has been on the whole
rather beneticient volcano than 9th
erwise Instead of porting out floods
of lava and ashes like Vesuvius it has
furnished for a century or so prac-
tically ineXhauSitable supply of sui
phur. The world has long been aware
of this fact and the sulphur mine has
been worked by native labor. though
ca necessarily small scale. since
heretofore ithas been well-nigh inacces.
sihle. The mountain is over 1900
feet high and for 1900 feet is covered
with a dense growth of forest. The
crater itself is three miles in clrcum.
ference and 1000 feet deep.
These natural obstacles in the way
of extracting and marketing the vast
sulphur deposits in the crater are to he
overcome by constructing a railway
from the village at the base TO the
summit The mountain was nur-
chased some years ago by a syndicate
Of wealthy MeXicans, who, however.
failed to develop it and have now sold
undertaking will be large Gne but by
applying modern methods the output
of sulphur can he made enormous.
while the timber which clothes the
mountain sides has large commercial
value. Certainly it will establish a
new and unique industry in Mexico.
though thousands of old Aztecs will
doubtless turn in their graves upon
realizing such PROCLAMATION.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

United" Surrounding the medal is
IN eagles wing and pipe of peace.
The treaty medal is regarded as
being the oldest in existence and
probably commentaries the first com
pact established between the Indian
and the Saxon 1t was handed down
from chief to chief until about half
century ago. when it was intrusted to
the head men of the Tokepache town.
the most powerful of all the Greek
towns The medal then disappeared
and was forgotten by all except BY the
Snake faction. who have for the last
five years endeayored 10 recover it,
but without success. With the medal
once in their possession the Snakes be
lieved that they could secure the IN
tcrcession of Great Britain in their
struggle 10 restore their Cncc happy
estate in America Though unsuccess-
ful in their Efforts TO win possession
Of the long lost rare ana sacred treas
ure. they did not give up the search,
but continued 10 seck.-Muskoga
Phoenix
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

tEliNES4- NlGEKO1. tAIc tRpPACN'tl "
Pekin the Japanese pushed on their
advance north of their natural from
tier Mt Liao-Yang. In the hands Of this
man. the viceroy of Manchuria. the
Tartar general of Mukden. the keeper
of the imperial tombs. the guardian of
the sacred palace, lies the key of the
political situation in Manchuria. Eff
teen million Chinese wait the indica-
ton NJ his pleasure The safety of the
long lines of japanese communications
from Dalny TO Liao-Yang. from the
Yalu to the Taitsc-Ho, and of the long
er lines Of Russian communications
from Mukden to Manchurln lies at his
disposition Quiet of manner and gem
tie of voice. 1t is difficult to realize
that the Tartar general of Mulden
condemns TO death each year in his va
men thousand of his subjects. Each
afternoon Of correspondents Eve
months stay in the province of Muk-
den two or three. sometimes five or six
bedraggled Cinnamon were decapitat-
ed in the barren potter's field beyond
the little west gate of the capital. In
the outer courts of his yamen he saw
such exhibitions of torture, such basti-
nadoings and slipperings. such racking
of Joints and twisting of muscles as
turned his heart sick at the recollec-
fiOu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

Lester. the 9-year-old son of William
Miller. was kicked IS a horse and died
in Ladysmith
Miss Maud Drrnett Of GAINESVILLE was
robbed by man VIC tore her hand bag
from her wrist
The Chicago and Northwestern Rail
road Company will build new round,
house in Sheboygan.
The furniture and fixtures Of the Mer-
chants Hotel in Racine, oldest hosiery
in the State were sold ut receivers sale
Farmers near Ridgeland have organic.
ed a creamery association, capital $1,000
Lewis Handorf was elected president and
q. Bilse secretary.
Another deer-hunting fatality took
place near Iron River. T. s Ward, n
prominent business man there, was mis-
taken for "a deer by an excited hunter
and killed.
John Dohlcu. Shcboygan dock hand,
was struck by Northwestern engine
while trying to steal ride to milwaukee,
and died soon after. He was near-sight-
ed and deaf.
The first victims of the deer-huuting
season are Il. \. Gunderson and William
Policy. Both have been found dead near
Chippewa Falls after starting out to
hunt. each with a bullet wound prcsum-
ably inflicted By mistake by other hunt
ers.
Resident, Of the town Of Caledonia
fear that Fred Schlender, a farmer. has
met with foul play. Recently he sold
his farm aud decided to purchase n farm
in a northern county. He drove from
the farm house where lie had been stop
ping and has not been seen since. He
had considerable sum of money Oh his
pcrson at the time.
Mayor Rose of Milwaukee vetoed the
salary raise for teachers la the public
schools recommended BIS the board Of
education. Oh the ground that 10 increase
the teachers salaries without increasing
the revenues Of the city would bankrupt
the city within three years.
The Standard Oil Company has start
ed to remove its storage tanks 10 the lake
front in Manitowoc on the property own
ed by the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway Company. The city issued an
order a year ago for the removal and
had just started an action in the courts
to enforce H.
Thieves entered the Ida House in
Sparta and forced the money drawer aud
secured $40. They also entered the
clerks room aud went through his
clothes. securing a few more dollars.
Dwight Wiltsey, a hunter fror Cedar
Falls, was accidentally shot by a Chip
pewa Falls policeman By the discharge
of revolver he had taken FROM Wiltsey.
The bullet broke Wiltsey's left arm.
Property owners on State street, Ra-
cine. are relieved from assessments i'm
posed By the city for the lowering Of
large sewer. The board Of public works
will recommend that cost be met out Of
the general fund since these people have
been assessed pre- iously for this work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

The Mexican navy at present con,
sists of four small boats in the Cuff
of Mexico and two in the Pacific De
sides small patrol boats in the south
ern waters. The Democratic, the first
boat bought By Mexico. Of 450 tons dis
placement. is on the Pacific coast. AMI
with her is the Oaxaca, and old sloop
rugged boat Of steel. of about 100
tens, but Of only seven knots speel.
USED as transport.
Two new gunboats just bought IN
the United States. named the Vera
Cruz and the Tampico. are in tie
gulf. They have steel hulls, are 20
feet long. displace 1000 tons. have
shown speed of about fifteen knots
and have two 1our-inch guns and Otn-
er smaller rapid-fring guns each. The
Zaragosa and Yucatan, ] ,225 and go
tons. respectively, the former having
six 4s-inch Camel guns, are also la
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
ANCIENT TREATY MEDAL.
Contract Between Creeks and British
During Reign of George III.

Contract Between Creeks and British
During Reign of George III.
4 silver medal struck in commeIn-
Grafton of a treaty between the Creek
people and Great Britain during TIE
reign of George III, is N posS 2ssion
Of Muskogee citizen. The medal
weighs three ard half ounces and
measures three inches in diameter and
IS in an excellent state Of preserya-
ton having been treasured in q buck
skin pouch and exhibited only on oc
casions when national festivities were
observed
Upon the face Of the medal appears
fl bold relief 4 picture of King George
and an inscription aS follows:
"Georgius III. y. q. n. bri fra ct lib
rex +. D." Upon the reverse side ap-
pears a picture of an Indian and 4
white llan sitting Under 4 tree smok-
ing the pipe Of peace. with three ships
resting ct anchor in the distance AMI
trees by the seashore. Above this pic
ture is the legend; Happy While
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
WISCONSIN'S RECORD.
FAITHFULLY TOLD IN READABLE
SHAPE.
Madman Seeks Governor La Toilette
Youth Shoots Would-Be Hazer
Drunken Man Killed by Nephew
Mob Attack JaiI-Girl Saves Herself.

Albert Smith was arrested at the home
Of GOV. La Toilette in Madison while
trying to see the executive. After his
arrest Smith said he did not want to kill
the Governor. but merely to talk things
over" He claimed TO be omnpotent and
said he could burn Madison, capitol and
all, in just one hour, by simply waving
his hands. SO, and saying. burn. burn,
burn" He said he would not kill any
persons IF they'll only b good, hut Ill
make it hot for the devils out at Ithaca"
Smith claims his home is in Ithaca He
said he had appointed Frank Lewis.
plasterer at Ithaca. as first lieutenant
of the world and might want Gov La
Toilette as an assistant, but would have
to think it over earef;lly." He had $14,
a little penknife and a considerable guam
tity of social democratic literature. He
il "A wears old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

At | clock on a recent morning
mob which announced its int, Of
lynching Levi Hasse, accused of tempt
ing to assault Amanda Hartman. attack
ed the Oeonomowoc city jail, but was
dispersed after badly soaring the night
Waterman. The lynching party was
formed after banquet. The party Sc
med planks 10 use as gathering rams
ropes and axes and made its way quietly
to the Jail. Then it began to hammer
desperately at the windows and doors
Deputy Sheriff Palmer was called out of
bed to quiet the disturbance of the mob
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
BOY KiiIs Drunken Man.

.fobn Neyeaux, aged 10 years. and
Mrs Hugh Murray, his aunt, are under
arrest in Ashland, having been brought
from Manitou island, about forty miles
distant, and held to await an inyestigG-
ton into the killing of Hugh Murray by
the boy The story told by fisherman
who arrived at Ashland in n sailboat
from the island was that Murray came
home drunk and attacked his wife. He
was choking her when NeveauX. her
nephew, interfered Murray then grab
bed his rifle and pointed it at the boy,
who shot Murray through the body, kill
ing hiR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
shot over Footbal1 Game.

Arthur Earl Grunert of Chicago was
shot in the leg by Walter II. Mason of
Brookline, Mass, a suburb of Boston
Both are students in the University Of
Wisconsin. Mason has shouted for the
football opponents of Wisconsin this fall
and declared at the supper table that he
was delirious with JOY over the badgers
defeat at Minneapolis. A party Of stu
dents attempted to haze him and throw
him into Lake Mendoza. Fearing that he
would be killed, he says. he shot at his
assailants twice. one bullet striking Cru
merit in the leg Witnesses say Mason
dared his fellows to touch him and when
grabbed called out: Let me 20 or III
shoot you dead"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
a Poor Receipt

Don't talk to me about the receipts
in tina magazine" said Mrs. Lane.
with great energy. Wasn't that thu
very magazine that advised me to pur
On that sody solution and leave the
table.ioth ont overnight to take of
those yellow stainsT'
I'm inclined to think it may haze
been said Mrs. Lanes sister. with
due meekness. Il sent you a number
Of them in the spring. l remember.
We'll, and what happened:" asked
Mrs. Lane. with rising wrath
Didn't the stains disappear asl.ed
Ter sister.
Disappear said Mrs Lane. l.. a
whitening tone ~. ,as the tab.eclotli
that disappeared l don't kno.z any
thing about the stains
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

the gulf and are used IS training
ships for the naval school which was
established at Vera Cruz in 1897. The
bravo and Morelos, being built In
Italy. will displace each 100 tons.
There are siXty-five cadets at Vera
Cruz. also an a-senal and small
floating Try dock. There is q small
wooden dock at Guaymas in the Gulf
OF California
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Puts Baby,s Head ON Block.

Two little sons of Mrs William
Krausch of Center have tried to cut their
baby sisters head off after seeing their
mother cut the heads off of several chick
ems The little fellows laid the baby's
head on block and the oldest boy lifted
an ak and struck at the baby girls
neck. He went wide Of the mark and as
he raised the AK to strike Il second time
he was stopped by = farmer who hap
pened to drive by and saw what the chill
dren were doing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

lghtfu life the other leads both sides tuckng in
dusrously to the inevitable hard that is in hand
to each
Man probably never will progress beyond the point
when he is interested in planting and growing things
the earth But it is well for him know that anybody
can farm successfully and certainly few elect in
the field conduct farm without close application the
exercise of Judgment and expert knowledge at all
times with dependence upon the that makes the
farmer seem at times creature OF the elements
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Dress in Flames, Saves Self.

Having presence of mind enough to
wrap herself in "A rug, while her clothes
were burning, no doubt saved the life of
Marie Rhode of Appleton. While light
ing gas stove her dress took fire and
the flames Immediately spread, reaching
her shoulders and hair. by prompt ac-
ton she extinguished the flames before
sne was badly burned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
IN ORDER TO PLEASE Be PLEASANT.
BY HeIen OIdfieId


- 1t is undniable fact that woman's at
! T !. !: e:
M traction for is regulated by her age
| NJ by her beauty, which is largely matter of nd
VI yidual fancy, nor by her power TO draw
W attention, since this may be transient. 1t not in
" frequently happens that plain woman is more
IL sought after than beauty. 1t is the soul which
| IN looks out of the windows of the eyes which is
800 really the center of magnetism the body is
Iy the which rs the jewel In a ballroom one
sometimes queen creatures in faultless
"splendidy null" playing the part OF wall flowers while
bright eyed frecke faced girl whose only charm is
all powerful of pquancy has partners at her
disposal than dances bestow upon them.
IF you have heaps OF beauX, you must enter
the agreeable and do the pretty polite This
advice given by old coored nanny to her musings
holds the gist of the whole matter in nutshell! Courtesy
Is the flower of love and good will for all He
who would have friends must show himself friendly"
People like people put them into good humor with
themselves who say and do the pleasant and the proper
thing, and who rub the wrong way This then
gica talisman which renders infinitely
fascinating than another. and dlaws 70 her
though with magnet. Some may term = individuality
others may call it her personality, but it is really her at
tude of mind her adapabty and above ali the sympathy
which puts her rapport with whoever she Some
are born with calm Indifference which has
derful fascination for many the of who
always desire the unaainabe and who fee the woman
they suspect of trying attract them Such quickly
of the whose chief diversion is himself
such attitude of mind lacks individuality, she
is and anxious she lacks repose and sefpose
Invariably selfcons ous and is betray the fact
that she is struggling herself agreeable whereas
the agreeabty should be spontaneous This is indeed the
root of the whole matter ITO be the thing seem"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

chung choop or
Chinese yiceroy. of
Manchuria. TO af-
ford him n specta-
Gle. to i m p re S 5
him with the might
and potency of civ
ICED arms, Gen.
Kuronatkin halted
his troops at Muk-
den. TO earn his
appreciation a n d
+1,a onnrnvoI nf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
AIMaNs Settling.

Bills-Do you think the money ques-
ton has been permanently settled?
Wills-No; it is continuous per
Torrance at my house. Philadelphia
Telegraph.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

only church for his dsvilsh ends: but 90
not know that we have any right to assume this
The practice clearly have authority of the
primitive church. which modern Christians their
stand and The early Christians worshiped
mostly in back parors in the seclusion of
pAce like the catacOmbs and the last thing they
rule to obtrude their religious gatherings
notice Of their neghbor Nor when the Christian reg
ion became by law established. there any
announce the hour of worship by ringing bells Every
body knew the time of the church services and if any
stopped on the ground that he did bell
the would have been little him
to modern schoohov who failed ger up the morning
for the reason.
In point Of fact the bellcss little bethel often filed
both fuller and punctualy than its naughty nalghbor
with the changing peal 1t is bells rung at rail
way stations when train is about start but this is
convenience the people who seeking hurried refresh
ment If peal of bells up in tower at every
railway station and rung for every there be IN
Instruction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
DO WE EAT TOO MUCH 2
BY DR.. Andrew .piis4n.

comparison Of the food required per day
for the suppor$ of a man doing ordinary work
reveals certain interesting features. If we take
the mean or average calculations derived from
food tables compiled by three of the most dlsSin-
guished physlo.ogists who have investigated this
question, and making no allowance for weter
either taken as water or for that contained chem
ically in the food and likewise neglecting the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
WHY ARE CHURCH BELLS RUNG?
By nenrY Laboncher. :. D

Why are church bells rung? The practice is
apparently of medieval origin, ana l was once
told by one who affected knowledge of such
matters that the idea was to drive away the
devils from the scene of divine worship l can
understand that it might have this effect; but
may it not drive away the sinners too? Be-
sides, is it justfable to drive away the poor dew
lis? l suppose the idea is that n devil would
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

question Of any waste, we find the average
quIred by the man day to work out follows: Nitro
food 43 fats 1853 ounces. starches
sugars iii ounces. and minerals 100 The
water free food per day thus amounts to 2005
After ALL it is the wise individual regulation of life
connected with foods and drinks which alone guide
it in the pathways of health Each person is Law
himself herself not merely in the matter of foods
drinks but of the drugs by aid of which the physician
treats diseases 1t undeniable that the tendency
lies in the direction of luxury overlooking appear
ing naturally part ara parcel OF the luxurious
Irving in which too many of indulge Those who
experienced the increased yigor both of body
which results from the adoption of diotary which just
sufficient for the due Development of their bodily
tai work and more. @ readily testify the
the who oyereats loses much of the enjoy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Enormous Debts to English Nil, liners

The other day | saw published tba
balance sheet Of a limited liability
milllners' establishment. II I Fsmem-
Der rightly. the debts unpaid were set
down at about 10000. by the amount
Of credit In this one establishlncnt, one
can Judge Of the enormous sam owed
to all milliners by their customers col
Iectively. 1t IS well known that heavy
commissions are offered to iaQies who
Introduce customers and that many
ladies are not above accepting them.
London Truth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

return to nature.
On the farm in summer the city man who goes for q
visit naturally the farm its best 1t is the fruit
vegetable egg chicken seasonthe of fish
ing and driving and hay making according to the Maud
Muller sandardand the farmer host far possible
up the seasons and let's his guest the
gorles the There may be hay ride in the
moonlight; drive the quaint little rustic church and
old fashioned refreshing service everywhere
the guests pleasure will be consulted the end that when
the city goes home it will be with the impression OF
country life that is long delight to tired nerves.
On the other hand, the country visitor home. tell
ing how the Jones family in the city doesn't know just how
well off is According his Interpretation of it. they
the go places of all kinds every night
in the and spend money like water. He hasn't real
lied that it have been the first time that the Joneses
had out weeks when they broke away with him
the rounds and he does not know that it may lie weeks
before they may feel able for Of it, Bit in
the meantime it may be pretty safely guessed thai while
the visiting considering what easy, de-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
TIE CITY AND TIE FARM.


The editor of great newspaper told me re-
Gently that nothing which he could print attract
ed the attention in a metropolitan city like a
story of marked success by some original adven-
turer upon a farm. A recent story showing how
young man had cleared the price of his new
farm in one seasons crop brought out more let
ters of further inquiry than anything printed in
the papers in months. And naturally enough
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

Its prevention and cure a speciality at
POWELL'S MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
INSTITUTE, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
A BLOODTHiRSTY VICEROY.
Great Power in the Hands of the Chi
rnrn Rrrer. Of AInnrhnr.a

nese Ruler of Manchura.
The most Interesting figure Of the
moment in the eaSt is neither Russia
nor Japanese. but = Chinaman, the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

began using your S. S. S. probably ten
years ago for Malaria and blood troubles,
and it proved so good that have con-
tinued ever since using it as a family
remedy. 1t is pleasure for me torecom-
mend S. S. S. for the benefit of others
who are needing first rate blood purifier,
tonic and cure for Malaria
Arkansas City, Ark. c. c. HEMINGWAY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

When a husband and We are both
Of one mind it isn't difficult task 10
figure out which originally owned the
mind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
M|vALA!R!!gar
r1 TIE system

Holly Springs, MISS, MARCH n, 1905
While building railroads in Tennessee
some twelve years ago number of hands
contracted fever and various forms of
blood and skin diseases. Icarried S. S. S.
in my corumissary and gave it to my hands
with most gratifying results. L can recon-
mend S. S. S. as the finest preparation for
Malaria, ehills and fever, as well as ali
blood and skin diseases. w. I. MCGOWAN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

1 suffered greatly from Boils, which
would break out on different parts of my
body. saw S. S. S. advertised and after
using about three bottles l was Cured,
and for the last three years have had no
trouble whatever. A. w. ZEBER.
an Read St., Evansville, Ind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

Boils, assesses, sores, dark or yellow
splotches and debility are some of the
symptoms of this miserable disease.
S. S. S. counteracts and removes from the