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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
CUPID TEN O'CLOCK CLUB.
Scheme to RevoIutioniEe Love Max
 ing In LoEansport, Ind.


 ing In Logansport, Ind.
 For the purpose of discouraging swains with a disposition to monopo- lize all their time and to encourage the habit of breaking away" early the Cupid Ten O'Clock club of Logansport, Ind, has organized with twenty char ter members, says a special dispatch from that place to the Cincinnati En- quirer.
 Miss Florence Moore, the founder, is the president. She declared that two evenings a week was abundant oppor- tunity for the prosecution of the most ardent suit, and believes that mo two young people can have anything so lm- portant to say that 1t cannot fully be discussed in a three hour call"
 Announcing in newspapers her inten- tion to combat evils arising from too great familiarity before marriage, she called for enrollments in the new club and declares it will revolutionize love making in Logansport. She hopes to extend the Idea throughout the state. Miss Moore is only eighteen and of a prominent old family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
If You Would Be Beautiful.

Too much stress cannot be laid upon the tremendous need of simple. substan- tial food and sufficient rest. The aver age young woman of to-day is as busy as a bee. Beauty is only another name for health and to overtax the system is like putting S99 in the bank and drawing out s10O; you never get ahead that way. Few women eat what is best for them. They nibble on sweets and pastries. keeping the stomach in a continual state of strife and turmoil. Instead of bon bons and cakes. eat fresh fruit and drink mineral waters. A daily bath is a great aid to beauty Rub the body well with moistened salt. jump into the tub and turn on a tepid spray. chilling grad ually. Rub down well with a coarse towel and you will feel as fine as fiddle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
Oatmeal for the Face.

Oatmeal has very cleansing proper ties. as you may see by mixing some with water. tying itHn bag and letting the water be impregnated with it. and then washing the dirtiest embroideries. lace or fine muslins in the decoction they become quite clean. as with bran. It draws out the dirt equally well from the face. A good plan is to have some ost- meal powder on the washing-stand and mix a tablespoonful with the lukevarm water in which you wash the face. It is very improving to the complexion. The water should be tepid. about a table spoonful 10 a quart is about the propor- ton. dry with a soft cloth and rub the face til quite warm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
Now Ir. the vanity Rr.c.Ie,.

Now comes the French jeweler with his pretty gewgaws." recently announc- cd a travelling salesman at the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City to q reporter of the Kansas City Times. "and his newest creation Is the vanity brace let Ever see ones Here it is. Old gold and precious stones and jingle A heavy anchor link chain to ft around the wrist and suspended from that by three other chains three jeweIed lock cts no bigger than a fifty cent piece. One Is a hand mirror. another contains powder and pun. the third is perfume bottle. and lower down by fourth chain hangs the purse. In New York and Boston women have begun wear ing them. and I predict that they will be on the streets of Kansas City be- fore winter"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
E,,ru.,. r.,x.., Pres,et.a

Sir Frederick Borden. who recently returned from q tour of the western graiFeIds. predicts that the Canadian northwest will ret produce q harvest of a thousand million bushels of wheat. says an Ottawa special dispatch to the New York World. D. D. Mann Of the Canadian Northern Railway company does not consider Sir Frederick's view Of the future ~hezt conditions sny too outfuigtic. As
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
DuCKING OF BACON.
How New Official Earned Right
 to "Kitchen Cabinet" Seat.
JOKE PLAYED BY THE PRESIDENT
Chief Executives Initiation of As- sistant Secretary of State Included a Walk In the Rain and a Plunge Into and Through a Canal Four Feet Deeu.

Robert Bacon, first assistant secreta- " of state and former partner of J. Pierpont Morgan, was recently initiat- ed into the kitchen cabinet by Presi- dent Roosevelt, says Washington special dispatch to the New York World. The other members of the kitchen cabinet are Clifford Pinchot, forester for the United States; James R. Garfield, chief of the bureau of corporations; Senator Lodge of Massa- chusetts and one or two other close personal friends of the president.
 It rained pitchforks on the day of MT. Bacon's initiation, and the presi- dent had reception to the American Bankers association on hand. He got tired after time and sent word to Pinchot and Bacon to come to the White House at o'clock. Put on some old clothes," the presidents mes sage said, flor intend to initiate Ba- con-" s....
 Bacon is rich, and so is Pinchot, and the question of clothes does not bother them much They were at the White House at o'clock in natty business suits, patent leather shoes and all that sort of thing. They found the president dressed in one of his oldest suits, with a rough rider hat and a pair of heavy shoes. The president looked at Bacon and Pinchot, grinned and said, Come on, we'll take tramp"
 They went out into the rain. The president led the way and took his companions out Pennsylvania avenue through Georgetown and down a mar row street to the bank of the canal. There was bridge about mile down the canal, but none at the point where the president stopped.
 "Oh, we'll" said Colonel Roosevelt, '1t doesn't matter. Bacon, you take our watches and poeketbooks, and Pin chot and I will wade across. You go down to that bridge wonder and meet us on the other side"
 
 who was an athlete himself when he was in college. T came out on this walk with you, and I am going where you go.'
 "Bullyw shouted the president. Come on, thenr He plunged into the canal, and Pinchot and Bacon followed. The water was three feet six inches deep at its deepest point. The three men waded across, the president lead ing. They were thoroughly wet from the heavy rain, so the further ducking made no difference, but when the pres ident got on the other side and looked at the patent leather shoes and natty business suits of Bacon and Pinchot he grinned again.
 They walked several miles on the other side of the canal and came swing ing back to the city about o'clock. The president told Bacon he had been initiated and was a full fledged mem Der of the kitchen cabinet. Bacon Is now open to all sorts of invitations from the president for exercise In the open air.
 When Pinehot got home he was met at the door by the ancient negro man. my who has been in his family for years and who was Pinchot's nurse. Well. Mesa Gif," said the nanny, holding up her hands in horror. you suhtaInly am a sight. Youse bin out wifi dat president ag'in."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
Care of the Feet.

When you start out to walk. cover the feet with a thick lsther of soap suds. which should dry on the feet This viI prevent blistsrs. When you come back soak your feet in hot water ard rub a little vsssline into them You vii! be surprised at the ease which this will give you
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
GREAT SONG WRITER
 PAUL DRESSER, CURED BY nnANG KIDNEY OO4AS - PILLS

Foster-Alilburn Go. Buffalo. N. Y.
 Gentlemen: wish to recommend Deans Kidney Pills. in the hope that my endorsement may be read by atl least a few of the many thousands of sufferers from kidney trouble I was so wretched from this malady that Il could not sleep. rest nor eat. and had| q weak and aching back Doan's Kid- ney Pills effectually cured me. and Il wish that others may know. in orsds| that they may also he benefited by ns reme1n Yours truly.
 iSigned PAUL DRESSER
 Paul Dresser. who writes the above. is the man who wrote those wonder fully popular songs. "On the Banks ofl the Wabash" '"The Blue and fhel Gray" The Letter That I Longed forI Never Came" etc. Mir Dresser hasl written 8 new song. ~Hm Iudzon" "l which promises to he as popular as| some of his other successes.
 WATERBURY TESTIMONY.
 Frederick T. I.add. macfhnfst, Ifvf1rl at 24s Rank street. Rys: T usedl Doans Kidney Pills and am giad,l too. of the chance to recommend rhesn| to all my friends as a most reiiabis remedy. l suffered greatly from se- were attack of backache and pafnl through my loins and kidneys. Mr| work in fht shop neceslztes stand ing constantly. and naturally hrfnxs| more or less strain on the muscles of my back. Doan's Kidney Fills werel recommended to me and got a boxl from H. ". Lake Drug Co If theyl did not cure me don't know whatl else dm for the pain vanished before| had taken half of the box and Il have had 10 return since-
 c.. ssrrt. \ T.. Fss'k
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
ATera. asB.by.. seven Fee, TalI.

Baby Jim a young colossus from Beaumont. Tex. is the latest freak The youth Is eighteen years old and seven feet tall Tn coming up from Galveston he was too big for the ordi- nary rsiiroad car and had to find zc- comnodstions In the stock car
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
odd Essct Of Ru..o-Japanese war.

A curious effect of the war in the far east is the migration of sharks 10 European waters. The submarine eT- plo~ions are supposed to have frighten- ed the creatures. vhich have passed through the Sasz canal and have been making havoc among the fshes of the Adriztic Invasion of the Black ses e~en hss been feared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26
Manila" will serve bananas. lemonade and %ranges.
A Hallow E,en Party.

Each year entertaining. on Hallow Fen, which comes on October S1, be- comes more and more popular. The dinner described below was given for ten guests, who were most enthusi- astic over the novelty of the affair. Jack-o' Lanterns and candles made the only lights and the effect was weird enough The jacks" stood on top of china cabinets, serving table, and taborets placed in the corners of the rooms; interspersed were candles in sticks made from carrots, turnips and potatoes.
 The table center-piece was jack-o'- lantern with a face cut on all four sides, so the light was evenly dis tributed over the table. Around this candles were placed in holders made from carrots, fiat turnips and potatoes. Beautiful autumn leaves were laid on the table-cloth, interspersed with dainty vines Small Brownie figures bore the name card on which was writ ten ''This season of the year, is to the Brownies heart most dear"
 The unique menu cards were made by the hostess, each being differ ent in decoration. Cards of white, ten inches long, five inches wide, were used. On one of these at irregular intervals were pumpkins, which had been cut out and pasted on. Another had autumn leaves, brownies formed another ornamentation and cabbages graced one card. (In olden times Hallow Fen was called cabbage" night). Bunches of grapes made a very effective card. The hostess said she had collected most of the ma terial for these cards from seed cata- logues and advertisements. Here is the menu that was written on them in black ink with a stub pen:
 Soup-A Bovine Appendage COX. taiD.
 Fish-Collect on Delivery co. o. D..
 Meat-An intimate friend of Mary Uamb).
 Vegetables-A kind of toes ne'er found on man or beast (Potatoes-To- matoes).
 What is desired in time of War ,(Peas).
 Pudding-The Beautiful (Snow).
 Pie-Related to Well-(Pumpkino.
 Fruit-A kind of ammunition I(Grapes). ....
 Drinks-An illness and what physician asks. Coffee (cough-fee).
 How does Bernhardt take her medi- cine? (In Cider)
 Gathered from many lands (Nuts).
 The guests were asked to divine what each course was before it was served. After dinner ghost stories were in order, nuts were roasted in the grate fire, and fortunes told with apples. Bon-bons were passed in a hollowed-out cabbage lined with waxed paper. The invitations to this dinner were sent by messenger who wore a grotesque mask and carried huge jack-o' Lantern on the end of stick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26

Here is a game which sounds very simple, but never fails to create amuse- ment. It is called the King of Hunky Bunky." Select two persons, place them at opposite sides of the room, the farther apart the better. Give each a lighted candle and tell them they must not laugh or even smile. They are to advance very slowly, looking each other directly in the eye When they meet in the center of the room, with hands uplifted in great sorrow, one says: The King of Hunky- Bunky is defunct and dead" The other re- spends: Alas, alas, how died he?" The first person with increased sor- row says: Just so-Just so-Just so;" then comes the response: How sad-how sad-how sad" The cou- pie rarely ever get beyond announcing that the King is dead" before they are of in gales of laughter. A little prize may be awarded the couple who completely finish the message some thing that may be divided, like box of candy or bunch of flowers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-26

Rushing Business Done In Smug- gIing Goods and Selling Illicit Whisky-CIever Plan Devised to Foil Inspectors-sugges Made With a View to Closing Up All the "Line Houses"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
DAM Masie ihe Water.

The waste of water in Viroqua is akin
TO criminal Everywhere, almost, one
can see the prohigate waste The pump
ing capacity of the company employed
TO do this service is taxed to It's limit
A breaking of machinery for few DAYS,
and the crrtailing of work would mean
wster famine, and perhaps great
loss of property by fire. Every citizen
should guard jealously the rights of the
city in this matter the same as If it were
a personal affair. If the water waste is
not abated IL will certainly mean the
purchase of meters by every water user
in the city, an expense that would mean
Thousands Of dollars to individuals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
FOLD THEIR TENTS AND DEPART.
Camp Meeting Closes in Heavy Rain. Blu
Was Successful Encampment.

Early raj set ia last Sunday morning
and continu l most of the day, prevent
ing attendaise of country people Con-
sequeDtly tfS last Sunday, the usual big
day, was lig5 ly attended. especially the
day services X Finances are c Dnsiderably
short but W about pay expenses of
the encampnE ut. On Saturday. officers
were elected 5r the ensuing year as fol-
lows; 3
President-Ner Presiding Elder.
Vice Presideni1 Rev Henry GOodsell.
secretary-Res G. W. Nuzum,
Treasurer-T. i0 Mork.
Direct0rs-EllSs Harris, Henry Goodsell, N
Groves, p. BonHleur, William Cox. ]. E. Nuzum,
Enoch Harris Mrs. II. D. Williams. p. H. ofte-
dahl
The camp meeting as a whole, was
Interesting and the preaching, singing
and cnildrens meetings were all good.
More steady tenters were on the grounds
than usual
On Sunuav morning the audience hnd
treat in the discourse of Rev. Willard
o. NuZum, real mixing of tbeology,
astronomy, oratory and logic he Is a
master of language, plain and pleasing
IL was pleasure to have him come to
the old home and preach TO the peopis
Saturday next at two o'clock, the
camp meeting directors will meet in the
Methodist church to adjust the affairs of
the association.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
Watch The EcI;ose

Wisconsin people who wish to catch q
glimpse of this years eclipse Of the sun
will be compelled to do more than pro-
vide themselves with smoked glasses,
for by the decree of the heavens those
who linger in bed many minutes after
sunrise viii receive no intimation of the
fact that the sun Just emerged from
shadow and that over in Algiers scien-
tiiie parties from many parts Of the world
are gati lred to make observations on the
total eclipse. This one which occurs
August sc, will be partially visible from
sunrise At F14, until 5:3S o'clock, when
it completely emerges from the shadow.
The partial eclipse of the moon on the
night of August IA, was visible for over
two hours from SAT until 1851 o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
Cba.ebure Gefman Lutherans Meet.

On Sunday next, August Goth, the
g srinan Lutb eran church at Chaseburg,
at which the Reverend Polachek is. and
for many years has been, the faithful and
able pastor, holds its annual mission ser
vices and celebration. Distinguished
Lutheran divines will preach in the
morning at 10 and at 230 In the after
noon: the sermons will be by the Rev. II.
Il Zarnell, of Plattville, and the Rev. G.
F. Pope. of Baraboo, respectively. Two
choirs or choral societies, one the IA
nous mems choir, of La Crosse, will rem.
der musical numbers The pastor and
congregation will provide Refreshments
for and extend cordial welcome to the
many visitors from Viroqua and else
where who will attend by the trains on
the Southeastern railroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
THEY KEEP UP THE PACE.
Tobacco Buyers Still Riding the Country
District With Vim and Determin.
alton

There is no Stacking the pace witt
dealers in leaf tobacco, and notwith-
standing the damage that came upon
western Wisconsin by the severe storms
of week ago, the pace does not slacken,
and the country districts are swarming
with anxious buyers If this chase
keers up few days longer there will
be few, If any, crops left unbought, and
il appears to be the determination of the
buyers that there shall be none such 1t
is little less than frenzy this season,
this scramble for the unmatured crops
Prices for uniniured goods prevail a5 Q
10 12s cents, with 10 cents the average
Estislates on the damage to tobacco
brought By tho storms OF August 4th
and Sth, are varying, the more eonserv.
ative placing the amount at 25 per cent,
while others claim fully If not exceed
ing one third It is safe TO say that
Vernon and Crawford counties suffered
to the extent of half million dollars.
Other sections of the state suffered by
the storms that We're visited upon u.s.
There wer quite few growers who
commenced o house their crops the lat.
ter part Of tlle week. Bert Dustin was
fret m this dty Just sixty days from
transplant Ig he housed his tobacco lt
Syas !4rge and fine growth Cool,
railv aseather since Sunday haas retarded
tobacco growth and harvest Another
week will bring farmers TO the real
work Ue shedding.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
DamAse to Bridges.

The attention of threshers IA called 10
the state laws under which the chair.
man Of the board Of supel gisors can re-
cover fe damages caused 20 bridges or
culyerts by threshing engines, or dam.
ages Of any other nature sucb as runa-
ways. or accidents caused by ,heee en-
gines Owners Of threshing rigs to clear
themselves should comply with ali the
provisions of the law such ~ the proper
signals to approaching teams, carrying
plaDks TO be used in crossing bridges,
etc Towr boards should see to it that
bridges ami culverfs are strong and
built as the law requires Damages
could not bc collected for injuries to
bridges that were plainly unable to bear
loads intended for them Ex
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16

Mr.. N. II. Brophy has disposed Of the
old Wilcox farm one mile west of Mon
ument Rock. 10 Henry De Lacy. pur-
chase price being s55 per acre for the
quarter section, The property has in
creased about three and a half fold since
Mr. Brophy came into possession Of 1t
eight years ago Mr. De Lacy Is resi-
dent Of Retreat community, hard
working young farmer who makes
things 80.
Venerable pioneer. humorist and poet
Of the KickapOo, Stlnley Stout. has dis
posed of his s0aerA farm near Ross,
Pearl Beaver Of this ,ity, being the pur.
chaser. Mr. and Prs, Stout will, in q
few weeks, take up their home with
their children at Cashton. They have
baen residents of Liberty town for al
most fifty years All will regret their
going from the county
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
ATown Garden.

A well-known citizen of Viroqua, not
a professional gardener, hands the CEN
soR the following memoranda of what
he has this season grown on four-rod
square garden, and in quantities snffici-
ent for family of fur persons Car
rots, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, beets.
silver skin and pickle onions. garlic, let.
tuce. endive, spinach, cabbage, cauli-
flower, brussel sprouts, peppers, egg
plants, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers,
cantaloupe, early sweet corn, evergreen
corn, potatoes, bush beans, Lima beans
and black beans, asparagus, chives, che
will, tossagons, pumpkins, squash, mar
rowfat and early peas, oehre, satisfy,
currants, raspberries, plums, and last
but not least thirty chickens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16

q. Il Pepper, who resides near Mt.
Tabor, has built one of the finest, IL not
the finest, barn in this part of the state.
1t is q round concern. being 65 feet in
diameter, with silo in the center that
extends TO the roof Patent iron stanch-
ions for stock extend Ground the outer
edge of the barn and the floor and mang.
ers are Of cement. Mr.. Pepper, together
with his son.in-law, Mr.. Creamer, are
breeders of blooded STOCK and are fixing
up their .uildings to compare with their
fine cattle. The barn was put up at a
cost of over 81, 900 Hillsboro Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
Loss to Former Citizens.

The La Crosse Tribune reports that
two stations valued at e.. 800 each. ship
ped 30 O'COnnell dS White. horse dealers
of that city, died Thursday 1T the firms
barns rs q result OF being overheatel
while enroute to that city. The horses
arrived about a week after being housed
up ia car for n couple Of days, end
we're found to be in bad condition when
taken to the barn They gradually be-
came worse and both died Of feve. and
stomach trouble brought on by being
Oysrheqted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16

A large line OF good serviceable suits,
sizes 50 10 3S. worth s., = and $40,
choice at s..
Boys and children suits Of the 'Yik.
ing brand ut IS per cent discount.
These All the best, most stylish, up-to-
date goods 10 be had.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
Teachers Gone Home.

Institute closed last Friday with an
even 200 enrolment Superintendent
and instructors say it was the best gath
ering of county teachers they have ever
attended Examinations for certificates
had f62 to write, an unusually large
number
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
Woman,s Scale Torn Off.

The Prairie du Chen Press says of
Jennie Cardin, newspaper compost
tor whose parents formerly lived in that
city. She was completely scalped in the
office of the Sheldon Sun. While feed
ing a cylinder press her hair became en-
tangled in shaft close TO her head and
before the machinery could be stopped
she was ierked off her feet. When che
dropped her hair was left twisted around
the shaft
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Having disposed of my business inter
ests at Ross, desire that all who owe
me shall settle By cash payment or note
before September 18th. Please be
prompt.
Rose, Wis, Aug. Is, W. GROVES
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16

Henry Hooverson, Folsom; 'My boys
acd have seventeen acres Of tobacco,
escaped the storms and sold on Monday.
Aside tyom its uneveness the tobacco OF
our section is good
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-16
Commissioners Award Damages.

The commissioners appointed to assess
damages on the propeaty taken for right
of-way purposes by the Southeastern
road, NJ assrs. Henry Lindemann, FL. d.
Williams and T. o, Mork, passed judg
ment last Thursday, and awarded as fol-
lows Geo. w. Minshall s45, Laurence
Bremen $40, John Deylin 800, J. ii.
Bean Si75 Fred Eckhart fi,150. Ii Is
understood that tie PARTIES will accept
the award except perhaps Mr.. Bremen.