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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
MILLION MORE HELD BY RAILROADS
Commissioner Thomas Finds Thai Con-
dition on Investigation.

MADISON, Wis, Dec. q Railroad
Commissioner John w. Thomas and his
force of Expert accountants have now
completed the work of checking up the
books Of the railroads operating in Wis
coasin FOR the years back to and includ-
~ 1877 and the results as announced
by Commissioner Thomas today, has
been to add more than $1,000, 600 TO the
amount wrohgfully omitted from the
reports of the gross earnings of the roads
as submitted to the state in the annual
reports for the purposes of taxation.
The total of such wrongfully With
held items now stands at $40, S2S. AS. 90.
This amount, at 4 per cent, the rate of
railroad taxation under the license fee
system. means that there Is due to the
state back tax of 1888, 1877 81. The
state has been deprived of this large sum
of money through the old license system
of railroad taxation, under which the
corporations taxed themselves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
Cured of Obstinate La Grippe.

Henry Distin, the inventor and maker
of band instruments for the Henry
Distin Mfg. Co., at Williamsport, Pa, is
probably the most active old man in
Philadelphia to-day. He writes from
1441 s. 9th street, Philadelphia, Pa:
II write to inform you that L had a
bad attack of ia grippe last December
which lasted more than three months,
and which left me with catarrh, and
several of my friends advised me to try
your wonderful medicine, Peruna.
81 began with bottle the first week
in March and it certainly did me great
deal of good.
81 was so well satisfied that [
purchased another bottle, and followed
your directions which you furnish with
every bottle, and I am glad to say that
it has cured me. / shall certainly rec
ommend the Peruna to all my friends. ~
Henry Distin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
Violation of rrincInIe.

When the attempt is made to apply
the principle of reciprocity to internal
tional trade in a country where the pro
tective system Is esta biisned II is at
once found that If the attempt IL to be
successful some domestic interest must
be subordinated or sacrificed to the at
talnment of the end in view, Some
American producer must be deprived
of at least part of the protection which
he is now receiving In order to enlarge
the opportunity of his German competl-
tor. This Is not only an Individual
hardship but il Is a violation of the
principle upon which protection rests
and by which alone ii can he justified
the principle that Is for all alike. that
1t must be for all or none, and herein
consists the Crux of the reciprocity
problem. 1t seems to be for the greater
benefit Of the country that 1t should up
hold the protective principle IN it's ir
tegrity, for the abandonment of Il sin
gle interest would threaten the whole
position. -Philadelphla Inquirer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
now to DO Many rseruI innings.

Greasy dishes should be washed i'm
tepid soapsuds and rlnsed In clean
Sealding water Very hot water ap-
Piled at first hardens the grease. Tepid
suds dissolve It and the hot rlnsin-
water leaves the dishes glossy and
bright and easy to wipe.
Meats for roasting should not be
washed. but should be wiped with
damp cloth.
The dishcloths IN well regulated
house should he boiled with soda once
or twice a week
II before grinding the morning cof.
fee the berries be heated for few
minutes It will improve the coffee.
Boil all tinware and frying pans in
big copper, with soda in the water.
periodically, then scour with sand.
When cooking sausages let them heat
very gradually, and the skins will not
burst
Stand pancake batter for two hours
before frying Beat It up again Just
before using
To keep milk sweet for several days
add teaspoonful OF fine salt TO every
quart Of milk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
EXAMINATION FOR STATE SERVICE

The state civil service commission
writes the CENSOR that the commission
Is now ready to receive applications
from persons desiring positions as un
skilled laborers. Address the Secretary
Of the State Civil Service Commission,
Madison, for application blanks and in
formation. There are between $50 and
400 permanent positions in the labor class
in the state at large Persons residing
near any state institutions may make
application in person at sucn institution
instead of writing to the civil serv ce
commission,
The labor class includes all unskilled
laborers such as farm hands, gardeners
barn men, teamsters. hon servants, as
we'll rs assistants 10 lsunderers. seam.
stresses, butchers, painters tailo,s, shne.
makers, cooks, etc An applicant for a
position will not be required to undergo
scholastic examination Acceptance
or r. lection of such application will de.
pend upon the reports of former emploj .
ere and his o~h statement IN tde uu len
oath in his application paper
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
HIGH PRICES OF FOOD

People who fnd it difficult TO mske
ends meet may get grain of satisfac
tion from the recent report of the bn
reau of labor. which shlAs how the
cost of living has advanced from 1890 10
1894 This increase has been especially
great since the beginning of the Few
century. OF thirty principal articles.
the prices of no fewer than twenty six
were higher last year than the average
for the ten year period ls9 20 1900
The few that have decreased Ia c lst were
evaporated apples, vinega-. ccffse and
prunes. Very good 10 their way but
not muscle builders Btcon increased
81 s per cent eggs 800 per cent dry or
picked pork, Is 5 per cent: fresh pork
"a per CEN: corn meal. 81 per cent and
potatoes 81 3 par cent Chickens oace
within the reseh Of nearly all. had risen
30 per CO 1t 10 price -four had advAne !
10 per cent; ham IS per cent; lard
Il 3 per cent fresh beef, IL to IS p.,
cent butter 2 PER cent: milk per cen.
For the Uaired States taken rs a
whole, the average cost of food per fsm.,
lily IN 1890 wss S31s 90 10 1896. ~.
year OF lowest prices. it fell to s99C "a.
and 10 1904 it re4rb-d the highest pin,
of the peri fS47 10. This was $50 "a
or II per cent greater than in 1896
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
Republican RevIsionfstS Wouid DO
Well to Read History.


The demand for free raw materials is
an OLD one 1t was the Democrats cry
curing their campaign preceding the
enactment OF the Wilson bill aud their
theory was Incorporated in that bill so
far as they dared to 20 with it. But
the demoraliZa ton OF the home market,
which resulted from too low tariff rates
on manufactured articles. So reduced
the demand upon manufacturers for
finished goods that they had little occa-
sion to use free raw materials
Under the Wilson law free raw mate
rails averaged but % per cent Of the
total imports. while under the Dingley
law they average 81 g per cent. 1t must
always be borne in mind that what is
free raw material for the manufacturer
is the finished product of the producer.
and the producer demands the same
degree of protection that is accorded
the manufactures. The manufactures
Of wOolens would like free wool, but
how about the American farmer who
grows the wool? The revlsionists in
the Republican party want to make
sure that In the pursuit of their ideas
they do not find themselves In the Dem
ocratic camp They would do well to
turn occasionally to the pages Of tariff
history and note the results of the Will
son Springfield Union
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
How to Make Grapefruit JeI1y.

In making grapefruit Jelly prepare
one box of gelatin az ording to the
usual formula, says Good Housekeep-
ing. Cut and scoop out the meat of
three medium sized fruits. Sweeten
and when the jelly is just becoming
firm stir evenly through and through.
as with ordinary orange glace When
pieces and stack up five on each saucer
uneven,y Fill in all the uneven places
and around the jelly with whipped
cream For this light dessert cream
Is better whipped Just enough to be
full of bubbles. Whipped more, the
bubbles get fine and the cream has
rich, buttely taste.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
GRACIOUS HOSPITALITY.
How TO Make Your Guests Happy and
Comfortable.

To give your hospitality graciously
you must give it with decidedly fes-
tive spirit, says q writer in the Chi
cage Tribune. \ hostess is like a COM
mander of fighting forces on whose
courage. dash and GOODNESS victor de-
ponds, and TO be victorious entertain
er you must not let your needs, wor-
ries, disappolntments. headache or irri-
tation show before your guests. Moth
Ing SO dismays and discomtits Il guest,
nothing SO spells all pleasure as to see
that the head of affairs looks anxious,
that she is kissing, frov ming and beck
oning softly at the servant to call her
attention to mistakes, that she is dis
traeted from conversation. that she an
swers some member of the family
eharply or that she is constantly apol-
ogizing and explaining
While acting In the capacity of host
ess take thought IN order than your
amer will be the embodiment of
placid good temper and allow no acct
dents, Ltistakes or shortcomings In
your careful arrangement to bring a
worried look into your eyes and n
fsovA to your brows Don't let your
company see that in the baking Of
cake, in the busting of rooms. airing
Of beds or arranging of flowers for
their benefit you have worn yourself
into state Of languid fatigue or nerv-
GUS irritation Better no cake baking
X by % doing you incapacitate your
self for bringing into your parlor a
c'Sar head, light heart and ready
laugh for your guests. They viii like
your CAV good humor and simple re-
freshments twice as well as the most
dainty dishes served mp by a cross.
ured. harassed hostess.
from the moment the first guest ar
r'ves It is gracious and necessary to
appear at leisure and not only quite
ready but delighte' to devote all your
attention TO promoting conversation
and diversion. Exercise all possible
control Of self and do not look preoceu-
pied or anxious, At any sacrifice of
your feelings dc not let your company
be uupleasnntly aware that while your
body IS In the drawing room your
thoughts are really In the kitchen
IT you continue to look quite salts
fed With or unconscious Of {. mistake
In the serving the guests. like good
soldiers, will not only take their cue
from you, but they will far sooner
forget and forgive than II you insist
upon letting the accident damren your
spirit and II YOU make profuse excuses
for the momentary Inconvenience
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
sg,v 80 rconomi,. - 1870


All sorts OF devices are made for
helping along light housekeeping. says
the Brooklyn Times. One that costs
but a trife is little ironing board
for doing up handkerchiefs, stocks.
doilies and even muslin shirt waists.
Take any piece OF board OF any kind OF
wood not too heavy and measuring
about 30 by 10 inches. Cover it first
with piece Of old bed blanket or tick
Ing. using several thicknesses; then
cover with white cotton cloth which
may also be OF old material. Now
make an outer covering OF one thick
ness shaped so that II can be slipped
of and on Ike o bag. 1t can then be
washed or replaced when worn. Fas-
ten loop Of leather, using a bit OF an
old shoe. on 10 one end OF the board
and hang in the closet where 1t will
be out OF the way and where T. will
keep clean
Most apartments and rooms are pro
yided with hot water, and the washing
of a few small articles is but mo-
ment's work. But however thorough
ly they are washed, the articles will
become gray after a time II not boiled
or brought to the scalding point TO
do this buy two quart tin pan to sci
over the gas burner, and in this mnia-
ture wash boiler scald each small piece.
To starch the articles dissolve level
tablespoon OF starch In one quart Of
lukewarm water. Zip the piece In.
wiring dry and roll up for half an hour
when it will be ready to iron. For
stocks little more starch will be
needed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

Three hundred and fifty dollars and
cost, to say nothing of Acknowledgement
is pretty big price to pay for three tons
of hard coal Milwaukee Doodle alder
dermsn thinks, added to the disgrace
and fear of jail sentence Elk
This is over a hundred cases where in.
ducements were founl for boo1ling by
members of the Milwaukee city council
and county board. In concert the Mil
waukee Sentinel and all the little 8 fell
lows ont in the country have declared
these prosecutions, persecution, not-
witdstsnding the fact that many of the
indicted men have pleaded guilty to the
indictments
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
THAT'S THE KIND OF TALK.

The uppermost question as it now
seems is railroad rate legislation What
is right, fair, expedient as betweer these
great highway corporations and the
millions who are directly or Indirectly
compelled to use them. There is no
doubt that the railroads have made the
country, and there is as little doubt that
the country has made the railroads.
That is the proposition as fer as fact and
sentiment are concerned The question
to be decided, which will not be put
down by ignoringit is whether the gov
eminent is superior to these great cor
porations or not. In other countries
the question has been forever settled by
government ownership. Germany,
France, Russia and Austria own their
own highways just as the public here
owns the mud and macadam highways
that antedate the railroads Readstown
Herald
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
coNcERNlr.n r4fsloN.
Republican Party S:lo.'ld Not Take
Democratic Counsel.


Democratic Counsel.
The assumption thar the party must
losss decide whether IL VIII or VIII not
revise the tariff and when revision
sball be undertaken ; purely an arbi-
trary act without autholity The party
may no. elect 10 do the battling or the
reYisiouists
The truth IS, the matter was passed
upon 1t the last national convention
The national platform does not leave
aay is5ue to be compromised The
revisiouists sought to have that done,
but the convention declined
The attempt to force the issue now is
nothing more than q bit of personal
politics npon the part Of certain ambi-
tious but discontentesl Republicans who
hope to profit by promoting factional-
ism In the party
When the necessity arises con, ress
VIII revise the tariff. That r,,cessiiy
does not nov exist To iorce il Is to
invite conn ercial aud Industrial ca
lamity. II Is TO be conceded the Demo
cratic leaders do not concur in this
view. but the i,erdhlican party has
never taken Democratic counsel with
advantage.
1t Is difficult To understand why GER
tain Republican papers are so sollci-
tous to camp on Democratic ground
They must know such Il course could
only wreck the party and place its po-
litieal opponents in power What has
the country or the Republican party tG
gain by such II sequence:
Every argument for immediate revi-
sion has been thrashed over and proved
untenable The country has not for
gotten the plea that a protective tariff
is a shelter for monopoly" on the
Cumminsesque statement that 1.-THE
consumer is more entitled to competi
ton than the producer is TO protec
ton" or the other ephemeral PROPOSE
lions. all borrowed from the Demo
cratic Pandora box
None Of them has been Incorporated
in the Republican creed by the national
conventions. and none will be- The
country continues rs prosperous rs
ever under the present policies, and
there is no sane reason for the party
to shift its attitude on these questions
The duty of Republicans is to main
tain their organization intact. avoid
schism and stand by the national adj
ministration. Trenton Gazette
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

There have been few instances where
tariff legislation even of the benign
kind has not disturbed business, and
at times that kind of legislation has
precipitated very serious financial and
business crises There may be some
inequalities in the Dingley law. 1t
would he strange II there were not.
Under it. however. business is brisk
and tie country is prosperous. Its
general features have undoubtedly pro-
NOTED the public welfare to an extraor-
binary extent. and congress cannot do
better than let well enough alone and
make provision for the deficit in some
other way Baltimore American.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
Mineral Point Tribune. The

Mineral Point Tribune: The people
of this state nave spoken in no uncertain
voice on the question of regulating rail.
way rates and it expects its representa-
tives at Washington do their duty by
eo operating, heartily and Wig lrously.
with President Roosevelt in securing
the needed legislation. There can be
n, neutrals in this contest and Wiscon-
sins representatives must sustain tae
presidents program or the people will
not only demand the reason why, but
see to it that they are properly repre-,
scented next time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
How TO Save washing ana Busters.

Save washing and busters by using
old newspapers for cleaning. They are
excellent for window polishers. first
rate for securing tinware with and are
as good as brush for polishing a
stove. The prudent woman will al
Ways keep a good pad of newspapers
at hand and use it for wiping up
grease or water spilled ON the gas or
coal cooking stove for it will enable
her 20 keep the stove clean with half
the usual trouble
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
r IKE A DEMON grip has crossed
IL our country, leaving behind scores

of physical wrecks.
Victims of catarrh of the head, catarrh
of the throat, catarrh of the lungs,
catarrh of the stomach, catarrh of the
kidneys, catarrh of the pelvic organs,
are to be counted by hundreds of thou
sands.
Grip is epidemic catarrh, and sows the
seed of chronic catarrh within the
system.
This is so true that few grip sufferers
are able to make complete recovery
until they have used Peruna.
Never in the history of medicine has
remedy recei red such unqualified and
universal eulogies as Peruna.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

The Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul
railroad company at present having as
much trackage as almost any railroad
in the United States, is preparing &c
other conquests-the extension of its
line from Chamberlain South D ikota, to
the Pacific coast
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06


Society * very particular ia respect
TO writing paper aud demands that
paper Of a good quality be used. either
IN white or cream or, at most. IN very
dull blue or gray But the white pa
per is considered in the very best
& sic. The surface may he either the
smooth Yellum finish or the rougher
linen. rs preferred but the quality
must be good. not ilmsy aud cheap
Never under any circumstances use
ruled paper. This IS intended only FOR
little children and should be discarded
just As soon as one has learned to
write properly Square envelopes are
always in good taste, and mt present
fashion sanctions the use also OF en-
veiopes a little longer ten they are
square for friendly correspondence
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

II you want the state news and all
the important and national current
news, you should give the CENSOR an
order for the Milwaukee daily or weekly
Free Press. That is the paper that will
Keep the people posted on important
current events.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

Grant county orders audited at the
late session of the supervisors, will not
be paid until March first. Not very
good recommend for big Grants tinan-
cial standing to let her script 20 begging
for four months
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

Congress and Wisconsin Legislature are
attracting national attention just now.
Wisconsin has been blazing the way for
a half-dozsn years, and national legisla-
tion along identical lines is the order.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

Chicago Michigan university foot ball
game attracted 81, 900 peoplson Thanks
giving day, in Chicago Michigan was
the loser of the game aud championship
of western college leagne. by 9 to 0.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

The Forest county board Of supervisors
has been in session fifteen days and un-
able to do any business because of a
deadlock over the election of chairman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

A special from Springfield, Ill to the
Record Herald says The state railroad
conn ission is preparing an order,
which will be Issued about Dec. 5, re-
1ncing passenger fare from cents to 2
cents per mile The commission has
aiso decided to order reduction IN
freight rates, amounting to u per Int.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

Congress met on Monday. The presi-
dents annual message was delivered
Tuesday 1t deals chiefly, and all-im-
portant, with railway rate regulation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
FIRST PREMIUM

Paid by Vernon county fair gu bread
was made from CYCLONE PATENT
FLOUR by Mrs Joseph Reed For sale
Philip Bouffieur at Sprinzviile sBd
yiroqus. st 81. Is per sack. Every sack
warranted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
RE-: :. :
Furnishings

When you want anything in the line
of furnishings remember that we handle
the very best line in the market. Col
lars, cuffs, neckties and all of the little
things men folks need in their wardrobe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

In Grant county court two women
received sentence of two years each ia
states prison for perjury.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

Thanksgiving closed the football sea-
son, and the surgeons and undertakers
harvest is off
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
Congressman Powers of Vermont
Uses Pe-Tu-na in His Family.

Hon. II. Henry Powers, writes from
Morrisville, VT:
"Peruna | have used in my family
with success. can recommend it as an
excellent family remedy, and very good
for coughs, colds and catarrhal af-
fections."-H. Henry Powers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

20. and &c cslicas for SC yard at ou'
closing out sale. TATE's BIG STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
Foot Wear

In warm footwear we have the largest
and most complete line to be found any
where.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

WEDNESDAY. Dec 9. 1905
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
Pe-Tu-na For Catarrhal Nervousness
and Stomach Troubles

Hon. w. J. Purman, ex-menher oP
congress from Florida, writes from 1922
q street, n. W., Washington, D. c.:
"From representations to me, and
from my own experience, feel justified
IN recommending your Peruna to any
and all persons suffering with catarrhal
nervousness or stomach troubles.r ~
w. J. Purman.
Address DR.. S. b. Hartman, President
OF the Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
' ERN0N COtN'rY CENSOR

o.G.Manson.E Editor and Proprietor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-09-23

CHILDREN cay ron
PLRTcHER's oAsFoRIA.