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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
Fruit Prospects for 1904

The State Horticultural Society aims
TO collect and disseminate information
helpful TO all. To this end system of
reports has been inaugurated by the sec
retary intended to cover prospects for
fruit crops, prevalence of destructive in
sects, diseases, etc. The following re-
garding extent of winter injury to fruit
ana flowers has been compiled from the
April report:
Varieties of apples killed; Gano, Pc
waukee, Ben Davis, Baldwin, Grimes
Golden and Fall Orange. Fruit buds on
standard kinds only slightly injured.
None of these except Pewaukee have
been recommended ~ the society and
we must now add that to list of doubt
full ones.
Plums. Native varieties reported
uniniured in every case. Europe plum
trees badly injured and fruit buds 80 to
100 per cent. dead. Japanese plums
proved harder than European but will
be very light crop; fruit buds report
ed 20 to 100 percent killed. Cherries
suffered less than Tlums and are gener-
ally reported in good condition.
Raspberries and blackberries were
killed to the snow line where not pro-
tected. This means q short crop. Straw
berries came out in excellent condition,
roses were badly injured where unpro
tected Reports received from 30
counties show less injury in Northern
Wisconsin than in southern part, proba-
bly, due to heavier snow fall IN north.
f. CRANEFIELD. Sec. Wis Hort Soc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
Very Little Stir Now.

There has been little stir in tobacco
matters of late, although the remaining
crops in the hands of farmers are being
picked up by local and foreign buyers
Almost every day deliveries are made
in this market, but the bulk of the crop
is out of growers hands. There is
practically no change in low prices that
have prevailed.
Edgerton Tobacco Reporter A
moderate buying of the tobacco crop
tions of the state. 1t is generally be-
lieved that better than two-thirds of the
crop has been absorbed and the present
rate of buying is fast reducing the bal
ance. Low prices, of coUfse, furnish the
incentive for the movement and while
growers are anxious tc dispose of their
holdings it is likely to continue. The
young plants on many of the early sown
beds have 1ogun to show, but the spring
has been so cold and backward that the
plant beds in general are nearly two
weeks behind the usual season. Having
late start the grower must now EN-
brace every opportunity to push along
the growth of the young plants and if
possible recover the delays that the
planting season may be started near
the usual dates. In the absence of rains
the beds should be frequently wstered
and possibly liquid fertilizer applied
at intervals After the plants are well
mp a steady growth should be main
tanned. Ordinarily Wisconsin growers
have no trouble in securing plants of
proper size for transplanting season.
Under good weather conditions the beds
come forward very rapidly, but as
precautlon against less favorable cir
cumstances the grower can well afford
to keep close watch of the beds the next
few weeks, and especially see that they
are supplied with sufficient moisture.
A little extra care now may mean a
good deal later on when the planting
season is at hand and the beds not ready
for transplanting
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
CITY Council poipRs.

Last night the council held long SEES
sion, and much beyond routine work
was taken up and disposed Of Labor
accounts to the amount of S66. so were
audited.
Eight street crossings were ordered
put in, all brick except two, as follows:
One east from the depot to the Spellum
residence, one from Goodell to Emilson
residences, one from Hauge to Wilt
corners, one east from Mrs. Ogden's
residence, one east from @. w. Graves
residence. one from Dawson to Gardner
residences, one from L. HI. Glenns to
Nj. n. Graham's residences, one from
Albert Lind to Vandyke residences.
An ordinance was adopted amending
Ordinance 46 abolishing the board of
public works and assigning to the COM
mon council all its functions.
1t was ordered that a competent
draughtsman be employed to make q
complete chart of city water and light
systems.
Resolution was adopted ordering that
hereafter none except concrete walks be
laid on Rusk avenue three blocks south
from the residence of Fred Eckhardt, on
eithsr side of the avenue.
A light was ordered located on the
street near the residence of A. ID Helge-
son.
The Viroqua Republican was made
The official city paper, after the council
had rejected all bids made by other ,Nub-
fishers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
A DELIGHTFUL COLORADO CITY.
Rev. Klein Paints Pictures Of Nature and Acquired
Beauiy-Restored to Health.
CoLoRApo SPRINGs, Coz. Man 5

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. May 5.
EDITOR CENSOR: At this writing
am nearer home, feasting on what ma
lures God has made most delightful, ro-
mantle and satisfying; all Of WI has
been conducive to the almost peri. res
toration of my health.
There are some few thing in this
world, like religion-they cannot be de-
scribed-they must be experienced.
Among them is Colorado Springs with
its surroundings. Here is the graceful
valley enconpassed by cathedral hills.
pure, invigorating atmosphere swept
from snowbound heights, perfumed by
pined odors and tempered by genial
sun; fountains sparkling and delicious,
Offering life and health; delightful parks,
romantic, winding paths, cool arcaded
hooks, very world of scenic beauty. In
fact, words cannot picture its beauty,
because language is limited and the
thought transcends the speech.
While the sun may hide his face from
the people of the east, it is but seldom
that his smile is lacking in Colorado
Springs, am told. Here are the broad
streets and the beautiful drives, the lit
tie side trips and the long delightful
days, when the air is crisp and bracing
and walk in the cool clear country sets
ones whole vitality into glow, like a
draught of rare old-time religion. The
public buildings, churches and hand
some homes are Indicative of moral,
religious and thrifty people. But I want
the reader to remember that this city is
an exception rather than the rule. Not
saloon has ever existed here, am
told, for the charter of the city made
provisions against it, Yet where can
you find more prosperous city as is de-
monstrated in political, social and NOR
al life?
Turning to the west of the city, one
can see a thousand towering peaks in
spotless white, majestic, beautiful, aw-
full The eye is strained, the senses daz-
ed. have gazed upon the Rockies"
until / was lost in deep and thrilling
emotions, and bore away impressions
strange and indefinable, but indelible as
well. The mountains afford place to
lie supine and rest, to listen to tine voices
of the swaying pines and the music of
limpid, hurting stream; to gaze on
world of color, to feast on natures
grace; to breath Gods purest air and Of
fer up prayer of thankfulness to Him
for all he has bestowed. As expect to
return this month, have made this letter
short. Respectfully yours,
A. r. KLEIN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
peath Of a Pastors wife.

Friends here learn of the death of
Mrs. Smith, wife of Rev. Robert Smith,
who filed Methodist circuits in numer
ous sections of Vernon county in years
past. The aged pastor, his wife and
daughter have resided in Adams county
for two or three years, and he is sta
toned at Pfainield. Mrs. Smith was
6S years old, born in Ireland, married
Mr.. Smith in Canada 1866 AS the
wife of a circuit rider she had done
much for humanity in the many fields
were her faithful Christian husband
had worked A Christian herself from
youth she shared his joys and priva-
tions in frontier ministry. Symathy
for the aged husband and daughter
will be extended by their many Vernon
county friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
TrIes suicide With shsrp Nan.

Henry Morrison, the murderer of wife
and daughter, made another unsuccess-
full attempt to take his own life in the
Richland county Jail, last Thurday.
When the sheriff went to Morrison's
cell he found that the old man had
succeeded in pulling nail from the
framework of a cot, and had used the
nail to stab himself. 1t was three inches
long, and he had thrust IL into his breast
clear to the head. Although the wound
was near the heart he missed the mark
slightly. He had also tr;ed to insert
the nail into his skull, as he tried to do
with a wire Sheriff Severson tells the
CENSOR that he was in company with
the Richland county sheriff, making a
tour of inspection of the Jail, when
Morrison was discovered to have at
tempted second time, his life Mr..
Severson assisted in extracting the rusty
nail from Morrison's breast,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
USEFUL SUGGESTIONS.
How the Busy Housewife May Light
en- Her Burdens.

When making ice cream, large
wooden mallet cruslssf the ice sufficient
ly fine and does not break the burlap
bag says the Chicago Tribune.
The bathroom sponge keeps sweet If
the juice, of : lemon is worked into it
occasionally. and rinsed out again with
warm water.
The broom will last twice as long il
dipped in boiling water when new and
left to stand in it until the water is
cold. ug by slipping the brush part
between; TWO nails driven close enough
together to crowd the broom straws.
Clarity grease or drippings by put
ting them in a basin and pouring boil
ing water over them. Let stand until
cold. Scrape the impurities off the low
er part and if wanted for pastry repeat
the process.
Pop corn and roast chestnuts over gas
by putting them i'll the oven in a Gov
cred metal roaster or in two pans turn
ed together
For a pot andtpan cleaner use a fiber
brush patsrnedta a dish mop.
Cake is scfter} male with water in
steadoflu Tx, asnhe milk when exposed
to heat in combination with the egg
hardens.the latter.
Tinware maybe dried more effeCtual-
" with a. dampstowel than with a dry
one.
Kettles may be thoroughly cleansed
by boiling, a few potato peelings in
them.
Toslight a$freidry orange peel slowly
in, antoyen and use instead of chips.
Itlmakes .nnsexcellent fire.
Thelbes+away to sew on button is to
place. 1.-THE button on the material, lay
ingfa,pinfcrosswayso over the holes. Sew
over the pin from side to side with
strongltlue luead,athenremoye the PIN. and
the buttonly uHgiveislightly. Windsthe
thread a few times }round under the
buttontamd.dnishsit of.
kfterAbakingla lascake stand the tin on
a. clotIlawhich fhasl lbeen wrung out OF
hotswater. Leaveia few minutes and
thenlturrAout The cake.will come out
without y.trouble.
When Buying apples choose those
thatgwefgh heavily. These are the
best,Sand there lis less waste in large
OnessthanIinj small.
Bacon is ,cheaper If bought by the
side, and If packed in sawdust and
stored in a. cool, dry place will keep
for.montfs.
Wet bootskand shoes should be al
iowed,to dry1 slowly, on boot trees If
possible, andI when nearly dry little
vaselineishotEd be well rubbed in.
Stale bread if broken into rough
pleces.i dipped lin sweetened milk and
baked ION a butteTcd tin till dry and
crisp is delicious to eat with butter OF
cheese
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
Said or Written TO the Censor.

N. d. Ward, Centralia Ill; Every
thing is lovely here. This is beautiful
country to look at at least We are
very pleasantly situated and like our
new home ''muchly" thus far. Centralia
is booming, over one hundred houses
now in process of erection and accord
ing to our paper the building season has
not fairly begun"
r. d. Wozman, Whestland: Myself,
seven sons and sons-in-law are all La
Toilette men, and we are and always
have been for "Little Bob" He's the
man for the people. If few stalwarts
in Viroqua think they can run Vernon
county, they will learn wisdom as the
days pass"
l. w. Smith 81 have just returned
from Duluth, Minnesota, where deliver
ed a fine team of roam horses to my son
Will. saw the first cargo Of grain
come into the hsrbor on the opening of
navigation. The lake still has noun
tains of floating ice"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
OLD FASHIONED souIBs.

What's become Of the old-fashioned
girl who regarded the first gray hair as
nearly as important an epoch in her life
as the first long skirt
What's become Of the old-fashioned
partisan who regarded members of the
opposing political party as little short of
being downright traitors2
What's become of the oldfashioned
woman who, when che had beau kept
him in the parlor, aud when she got
married made her husband sit in the
kitchen
This the time of the year when friend
ly ,neighbors come to an agreement as to
who rhould plant the first peas and who
should wait few days before planting,
so that the families concerned can enjoy
new peas for a longer period of time. -
Reedsburg Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
1T is DRAWING TOA CLOSE
CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR Is BECOMING
VERY INTERESTING.
There Is no Doubt but that Governor La Toilette
Win Win the Battle, Although the Most Desperate
Means are Being Used TO Accomplish His Defeat
Money, Bribery Ind Coercion

The campaign for republican nomina-
tion for governor grows in intensity as
the days pass, and the contending arm
les, marshaled to their highest force, are
apparently confident of success. The
administration supporters are confident
that they have the battle won, because
they have elected the V delegates at the
caucuses, the oppos. ion confident be-
cause they believe the can, by hook or
crook, secure the dele lies before con-
vention day that the A Toilette people
carried in the primar. :. This condi-
tion is shown IN ST assembly districts
where contesting delegations will go to
the state convention. As q fair sample
of this kind of politics is shown in Ash
land county, where delegates were elect
ed and signed a paper giving their
pledge to the denomination of the gov
ernor, sending the original TO him. They
were elected two weeks ago. The con-
vention was held on Monday, two of
the pledged men were absent, fifteen
present to fourteen for the opposition.
Notwithstanding this, and the fact that
fifteen men out of twenty-nine delegates
arose and were counted, the chairman
declared the Baensch delegates elected.
Other fragrant political outrages have
been and aresexpected to be perpetrated
before the conventions are over, and in
fact it is believed it has been the Stall
wart purpose to run such bluffs in every
county and district where the vote is
close. But this high handed plotting is
in line v ith every stalwart act for the
past three years, where they have sought
TO defeat every promise made by the re-
publican party, and to assail every man
who has urged that members of the
legislature keep faith with the people
who elected them. They will fail of
their purpose, because it is morally Ger.
tain that there will be clear and decis-
i've majority in the convention for Gov
ernor La Toilette The state central
committee will stand as a barrier be-
tween the people and such dishonest
attempts 10 thwart the public will No
friend or Importer Of Governor La Fol-
lette desii es TO see him nominated If he
fails to fsirly secure q majority of the
convention, but they will insist on fair
play and honest methods at any and all
hazards.
Following is the standing of the can
didates to date, carrying the contested
delegations and doubtful lists as they
have been for two weeks past:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
unearth Skeleton.

While excavating for a foundation
for a new residence on the Joseph Harris
farm, near Manning, human skeleton
was found at a depth of about three
feet incased in heavy oak box. Two
knives and two old coins were also
found in the box, the coins bearing the
dates of 1S47 and 1888, respectively,
which would produce evidence that the
skeleton is one of the early settlers or
perhaps an Indian. All sorts of rumors
are atoat; some say that dagger was
found b. if it had been driven through
the heart, Gut if he had been murdered
he would nevey have been buried in an
oaken box. In early days outlaws in
tested the valley, and murder in those
days would have been the conclusion,
but to-day it is simply d mystery
Readstown Herald
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
Prohibition County Convention.

A Prohibition Convention for Vernon
County Is hereby called to be held at the
Court House ia ViFoqua on Thursday May ~.
1904. at 30p. m, to select the number or
q elegstes and alternates to which this county
Is entitled at the prohibition state convention
at Madison. Wis July 27-2s, and to transact
such other business as may properly come
before the convention.
All voters and residents of the county who
are opposed 10 graft" cOnsDirancy, plunder.
coiruptlon--in town, city, state and nation
and who believe that the saloon system Is the
contributing cause of these bad results, and
be lieve the government municipal, state
aHd national should 0e divorced therefrom
aud the liquor traffic prohibited by law, and Il
political party in power pledged TO enforce
Prohibition ticket at the coming general
election, are Invited to attend this conyen-
tiUn.
W. J. ROBINSON, Chairman,
V. A. STODDARD. Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11

Ice cream, best fiavors at Nelson &
restaurant.
-Ten-pound pail of lard at Devlins
meat market for f1,00.
You never heard of anyone using Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar and not being salts
fled. Sold by A. J. johnson.
Is your carpet worn out2 IL it Is
remember Steenberg can supply you
with "Bissel's Cyco Bearing
Silver laced Wyandott eggs fer
Matching, 50 cents per setting.
L. W. ALEXANDER,
Attend the summer school at the
Viroqua Business College. Opens April
IS, students admitted at any time
Those who wish 10 take boartlers
for the summer, will please call at the
Business College and leave their name
Do you want your stove stored dur
ing the summer. hlacked and set mp
again in the fAll. II 20 call NJ Martin
q Knebler
Lars Kalves.ran has gone to Colo
RADIO 10 assist party of civil ngiaeers,
where he will remain for the season till
the university opens for the new year
The Westby Times says: Paul
Jackson and Olnf NYhus made record
breaking trip from Lacrosse on Sunday
morning on bicycles They are attend
ing business college at Lacrosse and
arrived here Sunday morning just in
time for breakfast at Mr. jackson &
home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11

WEST PRAIRIE, May g-Farmers In our
-virInitv are through small grain seeding, and
the rain on Sunday gave good spirit TO farm
ers u SEE crops get good start. edith
Eversou visited school last week. MessTs.
Melisn ana MOliand brothers enjoyed "A fish
Inc marty al tufdy last Sunday The Misses
Keary visited nj Te1uey's. 7. Molland
cnntemplates building new house this
suU,mef. y. oscar Nelson has been busy
breaking horses The last tobacco deliveries
we're made Friday Scott Sandwich and
faulty visited AT Ohases' sunday. Miss
minnie McAuley Transacted business at the
w, 81 Prairie store accompanied by Mrs.
Mary Sandwich. There will be a Bshing
marty a. North Prairie Bad Axe next sun
day Everybody Is IN ylted ocOme and bring
bale Andrew Fnrtun was In our midst last
Saturday night enroute for sag City. .Chas.
Waters Is working the BolstAd farm on shares
SWEET WILLIAM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
Clean upi
PRESS COMMENTS.

A cursory inspection of the city dis
closes the fact that many of our citizens
are delaying or neglerting to put their
premises in a sanitary condition. This
il especially noticeable in the rear OF
number of business blocks on Main
street, the unsightly accumulations of
the winter season. A general cleanup
is in order, and should be completed be-
fore the onset of warm weather. Now
"a the time for concerted action to put
the city in the best possible sanitary
condition A committee of the council
with the health officer will in the near
future, make a tour of inspection to as
certain the existing conditions. Niroqua
has an enviable reputation rs clean,
healthful city We must work TO pre-
serve il. Clean upi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
vrRoQUA HAS DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Representatives It The Canadian Government
Here TO Take Nole Of Tobacco Culture.

Messrs. J. B. Dugas and PIERS Denis,
representing the Province of Quebec,
in the Canadian Department of Agricul-
ture. arrived in Viroqua on Tuesday
morning and remained for twenty four
hours, their purpose being to secure all
the information possible concerning the
methods in vogue in this country for
growing tobacco. Canada is just enter
ing upon this industry, and it has wise
ly sent its accredited agents here to get
pointers for Inauguration. They were
paced in communication with o. FL.
Helgeson, who devoted a. day to showing
the gentlemen through the packing
houses, curing sheds, and in fact gave
them his personal experiences and that
of other growers and packers from the
plant beds to the cured cased goods,
These gentlemen visited all the tobacco
growing Ger iers of the state, but ac-
knowledged that their information Sc
cured here was more practical and vain
able than they had received elsewhere.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
Off for Mother Country.

Mr.. Arne J. Bolstad of West Prairie
left this station, last evening, bound
for his native heath in Norway, for a
two months visit with his aged mother
and other relatives. 1t was twenty
seven years TO day since Mr.. Bolstad
arrived in America.
On Monday next Mrs. John T. Dregne
and Miss Julia Olson of Liberty Pole,
will start on trip to Norway, to be alb
sent three months. Mrs. Dregne came
here eight years ago, Miss Olson is a
native here, but desires to visit the
birthplace of her parents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11

The Meneley Quartette. billed for the
opera house Thursday May 10, s15, is
the only company of II kind in the
United States and their, r,entertainment is
of a hieh order-worthy to grace any
city. The program comprises selections
" Humorous, Harmonious, Heartsearch-
ing, Pathetic, Patriotic, Prohibition. "
PRESS COMMENTS.
" Mr.. Chest er L. Ricketts,, as an inn
personator, shows marked ability and is
fast becoming one Of the great readers
and impersonStols in this country, -
Clay County, (iii.) Advocate.
They will grace any platform, either
at singing sweet, popular songs, or in
rendering string songs Dixon, 1lL1
Daily Sun.
The Quartette compares favorably
with the best that have been here before.
The program WAS partly along the lines
of Prohibition work, but everyone en-
ioyed himself irrespective of his opinion
on this movement. The strong member
of the Glartette is Mr. Ricketts, whose
impersonations showed high degree of
talent and convulsed everyone with
laughter Waco, TEX Times Herald.
The Quartette will also be in attend
ance at the convention in the court house
during the afternoon and render some
selections which our citizenssshould en-
deavor to hear. Prices for the evening
reduced to 10 and 20 cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11

The fire department was called out
early Tuesday morning on account of a
fire in Ole Fredrickson's store. The
building was mass of flames before
the department reached the scene, and
the building and contents burned TO the
ground. Mr.. Fredrickson recently
moved to his new location on account
of the new building that is being put
up on the lot he vacated. His store
partially burned last winter, so. this is
his second fire within few months
WastbY Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-05-11
YOUNG LADY TERRIBLY INJURED.
Miss Emma HOpp Thrown From Buggy and Has
Spine Injured.

: On Tuesday of last week, Miss Emma
Hopp, daughter o. John Hopp, of
Franklin, met with an awful accident,
from which little else thar fatal results
are entertained. While she and a sis
ter were driving home from town the
girls were thrown from the buggy and
Emma sustained q fracture of the spine.
She was taken to Lacrosse hospital.
But little encouragement for improve
ment is held out by her physicians