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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

The Cuban minister Senior Gonzalo
Quesada, says that in some respects
Havana can give Washington few
points on the management of schools.
writes correspondent from the capt
tai. Some months ago the municipal
authorities of Havana introduced a
system which is gradually becoming
popular in every part of the United
States. 1t is called the school City"
and the system means simply govern
ing the school as a township. electing
n Mayor, Il BoarC COuncilmen, and
every officer needed or general govern
ment even to that parsonage who COM
mands the respect and admiration of
the small boy in every part of the
globe, the policeman. The poor urching
of the Cuban capital are enthusiastic
over the plan, and the schools are filed
to overlooking. Mr.. Quesada is author
ity for the statement that nothing in
troduced since the Spanish departed
has so aroused the pride and good
qualities of the Juveniles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

When you hate woman, ii is &
comfort TO see her appear in an uSssT
dress.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
A Headache Remedy

1t is wondered if the hard little head
rest which the japanese use in place
OF pillow does not induce sIumber
by pressing upon the arteries In the
back Of the neck and partially check
ing the flow of blood to the brain. A
throbbing headache can be subdued
by pressing the thumb and finger Of
one hand up close to the bridge of the
nose in the hollows just under the
brows and near the inner corners of
the eyes, and the fingers of the other
hand at the nape of the neck, in the
hollow one finds there. The relief is
usually immediate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

A new carpet has been purchased
for the United States Senate. About
800 yards OF material is required, and
the cost Of the carpet is a trlde over
$4,000. Carpet concerns all over the
country had their agents in Washing
ton in the hope of landing the con-
tract. Colonel Ransdall, sergeant-at-
arms, chose a green Wilton carpet
made by a New England firm. The
average life Of Senate carpets is four
years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
The Girl Who PIeases.

The girl with laughter in her eyes, a
PLEASANT smile for everybody, of kind
words and gentle deeds, will be much
more charming though far less beau
tiful than the girl Of pretty face, who
is 'stuck up" supercilious, disagree
able and has an exalted opinion of
her own Importance. While there is
charm in the pretty face, there must
be back of it womanhood in its per-
lection. The art of being a woman
is indeed a great one. There are wom-
en- who always do things right, and
there are others who always do them
wrong How often do we see this in
public? A woman imagineS, often
without reason, that somebody is en-
croaching upon her rights. She cuts
loose with a volley of angry words,
making herself instantly disagreeable
whereas if she had spoken softly she
would have accomplished far more
and there would have been no sting
in her words.-Chicago Daily News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

For the first time since the interior
Of the great dome Of the United States
capitol was completed in 1865 # has
received new coat Of paint. The
original color was dark 1t has been
changed to a light ivory. The brushes
were piled with apparent unconceru
by four men on swinging scanords,
while people craned their nccks on the
main floor $50 feet below and shud-
dered as they thought what would
happen if a rope should slip or If one
Of the painters should make a false
step.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
Hats are queer.

Hats are queer.
Everything is Powered.
Frocks are overturned.
Green is exceptionally good.
Tulips blossom on some hats.
You can't have too many organdies
Both narrow and wide belts are
worn.
The black patent leather sailor is
hobby.
You cannot have too much lace
about you.
Some parasols look as If the sun
would melt them.
Buy a stamped hat pattern and en-
broider your own hat.
Net insertions make a silk blouse
look wonderfully smart.
There are separate black and white
check skirts for runabout.
Very taking : is the new envelope
handbag in scarlet or green.
There's a lovely embroidered white
pongee coat for less than 500.
Lots Of the French gowns might
properly be called studies in bows.
A cascade OF lace tumbles off the
back of some of the most irresistible
hats.
A shaded silk girdle is about the
prettiest thing in a woman's wardrobe
just now.
Old-fashioned chintz patterns and
colors are duplicated in some Of the
prettiest silks.
Some of the most picturesque hats
have large painted miniatures, set in
gold, used as buckles.
Oneof the loveliest afternoon dresses
is of eolienne in a shade between
reseda and apple green:
Those quaint old crocheted purses
with rings in the middle dividing the
copper from the silver are lin" again
A nice parasol to flaunt abroad on
July days is of white silk with deep
border of great splashing crimson
peoples.
1t would never do for the masculine
hat to affect the dissipated angles
adopted by feminine headwear this
spring.
The taffeta checked in blue and
white and red and white are exceed
ingly modish. Green and white has
scarcely as yet appeared.
Health and Beauty Hints.
Curl short bit Of hair over each
ear to make those tiny fascinators
now the fad.
Don't dry the hands carelessly af-
ter washing; use soft damask towel
or a silk handkerchief and dry thor
oughly.
To remove walnut and fruit stains
from the fingers, dip them in strong
tea, rubbing the nails with it with a
nail brush; wash in warm water; the
stains come out instantly.
Stains of varnish on the hands are
sometimes very difficult to remove. AS
soon as possible, rub with a little al
cohol on a soft rag; afterward wash
thoroughly in soap and water.
Wear heelless shoes, a fat, large hat
and a short bolero, if you fancy your
self too tall; or wear high French
heels, tall turban and a long, tight
fitting coat if you think you are too
short.
Comb your front hair over your fore
head and tie it down with a narrow
ribbon before pompadouring it to
make it stay in place. Afterward the
ribbon is slipped out, leaving the soft
roll.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
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It is stated that in his next annual
message President Roosevelt will rec
| ommend that the balance of $4,000, 900
due this country from China as in
demnity for the Boxer outrages be re
leased from payment on condition that
China devote the money to education.
The claims for American missionary
property destroyed amounting to ST.
! 100000, have been satisfied. and the
cost of our expedition TO Pekin was NOT
over S1,00o,o00 An award of $50
100000 indemnity TO the United States
was felt to be excessive, though NJ
larger in proportion than the amount
agreed on for the other nations that
marched TO the relief or foreigners in
Pekin. But the idea of taking the
| amount awarded is distasteful TO this
country Tor several reasons. 1t is far
too much. under the circumstances.
and China'S helplessneSs appeals to
sympathy. The plight or the immense
Chinese empire eXciteS compassion. Its
territory is a battle ground for other
nations, and the neutrality of its mar
bors is violated by belligerents. Nom
| resistance is terribly poor national
policy. On the part of the United
States there is Il sincere wish that
! China may be able TO claim a place
among nations in which it can not be
wantonly imposed upon. To hand the
$22,000,000 to China without conditions
might be construed as a criticism on
the countries that take all the indemn-
| Try awarded them. But China can ac-
! cept our share as a gift to an object
| which it holds in high esteem that of
education. Americans do not want the
money as a windfall. They wish for
| China better times and national Sc
| curity. a position in the world where it
can respect itself and command the re-
| Spect of others. The REIMBURSEMENT
of the $22,oeOO00 will strike the peo-
pie of the United States favorably.
From the United States Census Blu
| reau has recently come the report OF
the first complete census of the Phil
ippine Islands. Nearly eight thousand
people were employed in gathering the
| statistics. and all but 125 of them
were native Filipinos. This census.
/ therefore, is the first in modern times
which a tropical people have made of
| themselves. Many interesting facts
We're disclosed by the canvass of the
! islands In the first place, ii was
found that the population numbered
! 100000; that near 100000 possessed
| some degree of civilization and pro.
| fessed the Christian religion. 1t was
| also discovered that almost the whole
population live in villages, as there
are nearly $4,000 villages with an av-
erage population of 500 OF the larger
towns, 80 have 5000 population each;
! four have 10000; and Manila has DO
| 600 The people own the houses, or
"huts," in which they live-only g
! per cent of the houses are rented
and the farmers own their farms.
About 1000 children are enrolled in
the schools, and they are said to be
eager to learn. Fhe night-schools in,
Manila, 81 in M e, have an enrol
ment of more than 1000 adults who,
are studying English
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

The profits to the government from
the New York pOstofice will exceed
$4,000. 900 the present fiscal year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

a joint resolution was adopted by
Congress authorizing the Secretary Of
War TO return TO the several States the
Union and Confederate battle flags
which are in his custody. There are
544 Of these flags. all but about 100 Of
which are Confederate banners, which
were taken during the war. and have
since been kept at Washington.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

The Panama railway board Of direc-
tors has decided to doubIe-track the
road across the isthmus to accommO-
date the increased business due to the
construction of the canal without in
terfering with the ordinary freight
business. The chairman of the Canal
Commission has been made president
Of the railway company.
-
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral DeGraw made public "A report
on the rural free delivery service in the
United States, showing a >otal of 30
9S2 routes in operation May !. with
41OS petitions for the service pend
ing in the postoffice department ON
April last there were 29.99G routes
in operation and 4,j21 petitions pend
ing OF the 4,7OS cases pending. SSf
have been assigned for establishment
either May u or June ]. leaving 1924
petitions Enacted on.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

Patronize those who advertise,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
AN ODD OLD MANIs DEAD.
A Prairie du CHEN Newspaper Says Henry Essler
Was l07 Years Old.

Henry Essler, for a number of years q
farmer near Retreat in Vernon county
inst across the Crawford county line Is
dead. He was 107 years old and up to
a few months ago was as strong and
healthy as the average man at sixty. He
had worn out two sets of teeth with
which nature had generously provided
him. Until he was ninety.five he never
wore glasses and after wearing them
two years his sight was restored and he
discarded them His memory for dates
and trihing incidents that transpired
over half a century ago was remE rkable.
He was perhaps the oldest as well as
the oldest man in the state and he was
decidedly primitive. He loved to sleep
in a hay loft rolled up in blanket and
his simple menu consisted of bread and
potatoes with several cups Of tea and he
had no use for knife and fork
Essler was born in Herkiner county
New York, in 1907 of German parentage
In 1S49 he was a member of the famous
Fremont expedition that made the first
overland trip to California. A party of
200 thst had proceeded them we're killed
by the Indiana and here Essler became
the principal in romance. While ex-
amining the baggage Of the unfortunate
he raised the top Of double wagon box
and found little girl about four years
old, still alive end being unable to get a
trace Of relatives, two years later adopt
ed her. She is now the wife of well-to-
do Prairie du Chen man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
Thlpks Coop valley ) "Comer. IS

Had the pleasure Of visiting the -four
ishing village of Coon Valley last week
aud noted some of the many improve
ments Found new buildings going up
on all sides-counted ten of them. They
already have FIVE stores. Our old friend
d. O. StevlIngson has neat store Just
started, we'll filled with dry goods and
groceries; Molten & Holmcrast, large,
new. double store, one half devoted to
hardware, the other TO general mer-
chandise; II. Hansen, general merchan-
disc; Peter Dunham 81 Bros, dealers in
hardware and machinery; two large
blacksmith shops; first class barber shop
conducted by Frank Sargent; also shoe
store by n. M. Midtlien.
We visited the creamery which Is first
class taking one hundred gallons IT
cream per day and looking for large
increase as soon as cows are fresh. At
the depot we found jolly Jim Stevenson.
He said the La Crosse 81 Southeastern is
doing lots of business at that point, and
showed us a pile of freight bills for the
present month which was surprising, as
many of them were long ones. The
railway company has TO move its depot,
l. r Gaines having the job We hsye
not mentioned the Coon Valley mills.
Everybody knows of them, after using
their -four these many years.
Being we'll acquainted with the sur
rounding country and beautiful location,
after witnessing the push Of the business
men we have no doubt but what Coon
Valley Is to be one Of the finest villages
perhaps city, In this part OF the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
DEATH OF A YOUNG LADY.

At the home Of her parents 1Ir and
Mrs. Daniel Wise, in this city, Miss Kate
Wise was called to her final abode, early
this morning. The young lady had been
sufferer for many long and weary
months. 1t was about three years ago
when Eer health was first affected. it
Being thought at that time that her all
ment was OF = tgbercular nature She
was taken to Colorado in the hope that
she might obtain relief. residing there
for some months. Since last Thanks
giving she received daily medical atten-
dance A humorous growth had occurr-
ed near the heart, paralyzing portion
of the body and conhning her constantly
to her bed.
The deceased was one of Virodua :
best young ladies, an lnassuming, quiet,
hOmelike girl During the twenty.three
years she lived among Us, she made last
ing friendships by her kindly ways.
Throughout her long period of suffering
she was always patient ard uncomnrain-
ing. Everyone will Join the CENSOR
Ia extending TO the stricken family sin
cere sympathy.
Funeral services will be held from the
house, Friday afternoon next. mt two
O'Clock
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
ANOTHER GOOD CITIZEN GONE.

This community mourns the death Of
another of its inestimable citizens; a
pioneer of the hardy kind and gentle
man rich in commendable deeds.
Mr.. GEORGE DENNIS was born in
Morgan county, Ohio, April 8, 1925, and
died at his home near Viroqua, April %,
1905, aged so years and 20 days. He
was married to Miss Sarah Atkins in
1916 To them were born six children
two are dead, one son passing away in
infancy and one daughter, Lucinda, in
1884 in her 39th year The remaining
children are Mrs n J. Bort, James
Dennis, Herman Dennis and Harry
Dennis, all of whom are residents Of
this community. Mr., Dennis leaves be-
sides his children one sister who lives in
Ohio and II grandchildren. In 1858 the
family came to Wisconsin, spending the
first eight years in ViIoqua when they
moved TO farm one and one.half miles
from town and afterwards to the farm
where he died and where he has lived
for the past thirty-three years. Since
last fall Mr. Dennis has been in poor
health, and yet he has been able to
move around being, in the city only two
weeks ago. He passed away of old age
at Ia m, Easter Sunday. Thus one
more of the old settlers of this commu-
nifty has been called to his long home.
Mr.. Dennis was 3 member of the Meth
odist church a ruiot, consistent Chris
tian. He has always been hard worker,
and very thoughtful for the best inter
ests of his family. Funeral from NJ. E.
church, Monday, at p. m, Revs. But
ters and Nuzum officiating. Interment
in Viroqua cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
Lindemsnn' s for good work shoes.

Lindem8nn's for good work shoes.
Miss Ethel Hamilton is visiting mt
Sparta,
Howard MinshaIl has gone to Du-
luth, Minnesota.
-Albon Lindemann is spending sey.
eral days in ST. Paul
Leonard Miller and F. MorelIi were
up from Genos, yesterday.
Miss Myrtle Shanks is visiting l..
La Crosse and Lansing. Iowa
Misses Kluber and Miller returned
to La Crosse the first Of the week
-Mrs Thomas Stevenson sundsyed
with her son, James. at Coon Valley.
New Oxforls and shoes for BOYS
youths and little gents at Lindemann's
Mrs John Frazer and her daughter.
Hattie, Of Viola, spent Tuesday in his
city.
Services will be held at the United
Lutheran church Sunday next. at 10 30
o'clock.
"A joint teachers meeting Of the
teachers Of Vernon and Monroe conptiea
will be held at Casht0n. April 20.
Miss Hanna will take number Of her
pupils to Cashton. Saturday, 10 give au
exhibition In gymnasium work.
5. G Jackson is preparing to put a
stone foundation under nis residence
He will also build an addition thereto
Rob Rice departed, last veek foi
Kansas City. where he joined rallway
circus. By whom he will be employed q.
"A musician thig season
Arthur Bates hss resigned his posi-
tion IN Linaemanns grocery Fenart
ment He leaves sooa to lggk after hi
farm interests IN Alberta, Canada.
All members oG the z. T. L. are re
! guested % attend the regular meeting
/ Thursday eve also 20 invite their friend
for social time after the aseemblr
meeting closes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
BAD RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Four Persons Thrown from Buggy and Receive
IpiurieS Which are Serious 10 Two Of Them.

About FIVE o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
Mrs Peter Rome ana her two small
children, together with her mother-iu-
law, Mrs Torkel Rome. We're on the road
from the city to their home near Rising
Sun, and when at the top of the hill
south Of DR., Porters residence, II sic
horse started to kick and run. One If
the fills was broken and the buggy
swayed from left to right with its
frightened occupants, while the horse
ran at full speed down the hill Near
Eek Morrison's home, the grandmother
lifted the oldest child mp in her arms
and slid him to the ground then at
tempted to jump, but was thrown with
great force. Sam Wood, who was on
the road with team saw the runaway,
and side tracked near where the child
was lying, apparently dead. He picked
him up and assisted the lady to rise,
then directed his attention to the young
er woman with her babe, who was lying
with her head and shoulders out on the
wheels of the vehicle holding the infant
aloft and trying to get out. At turn
In the road the wheels came apart far
enough to let the lady to the ground
Aside from a few scratches the grand
mother and little one were uniLiured
but the mother and Bttie son were rad
ly hurt, how seIious is not known yet
Nc. Wood helped them to Mr.. Morri-
sons house and summoned doctor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
GETTING RID OF TIE scoURGE.

EprToR or CENSOR: Permit me to
say in your paper in regard TO small pox
in our village that under the care and
management of our health officer, Dr..
johnson. we ara getting along nicely
we will by the time this issue of you-
paper reaches your subscribers disintect
and release from quarantine all but
about six houses in the village and there
will probably be not oyer six cases OF
small pox in the village at that time.
The doctor tells me that in the near
future Il will be entirely stamped out
here.
There has been quite a good deal OF
talking here by calamity howlers which
uerhaps nas been the foundation for
salse reports in regard to conditions
here. The epidemic, with perhaps two
exceptions. has been in very mild form
no deaths and no special danger.
Respectfully, Y. A. SToDDARD,
Treasurer Of Village.
Ontario April "a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
CounciI Doiugs.

At last nights meeting Of the council
Alderman Foster was chosen as presi-
dent thereof After vote resulting in
no choice had been taken, Mayor Coff-
land voted for Mr. Foster giving him
the Office. The mayor announced that
be had chosen T. S. Curtis for marshal
for the ensuing year The question of
superintendent Of water and streets
was then taken up, Millsrd Graham
being chosen for that position. The
committee on public property was in
structed to take an inventory of public
property before turning it over to the
new guperiutendent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
More Properly Changes.

One half, or 80 feet frontage, of the A.
l.. Russell corner, has been sold by that
gentleman to Landlord c. II. Edwards,
who will Immediately commence the
construction Of two-story brick block,
TO be ready for occupancy July first. 1t
is not stated by whom 1t will be used.
Editor Robinson has exchanged his
slightly residence property in the Third
ward with N II. Nelson for his First
ward home The exchange was made
last Friday, and the parties are now set
tied in their new homes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
P,na Bopss Of a Giant.

The Prairie du Chen Press reports
that in opening an Indian mound on a
farm near the city recently, bones OF q
man Of enormous size were discovered;
The body was fully ten feet long and
the homes twice the size Of an ordinary
mans. This giant had probably been
buried a hundred years or more ana
when the air came in contact with tne
bones they erumbled to dust. A coin
supposed to be ancient Spanish money
rr-na fnnnd with IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26
lhsnruancr Of Rasicr.

Easter Sunday has come and gone.
II was an ideal day. spring like and
balmy. In the chufuh hes, decorated in
keeping With the day, appropriate ser
mons were delivered by the pastors and
special musical and song services rem
dered
In the afternoon the knights Tenn
plar observed Easter in the Methodist
church, attending in body. Rev. But
ters delivered the address Besides sp-
propriate selections by the choir, a solo
was rendered by Miss Fowler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-26

Your new hat will have more bearing
on your appearance than any other arti
Gle. NV stock of them is 40 large tlat
every one can he easily suited. There
is no question about the quality Of NV
goods or the ability Of experts to assist
You in securing the right hat. Friday
and Saturday sale on the entire stock nj
Mrs. Norris store Park hotel.