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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

that sometimes terminates fatalfy, is
the stoppage of liver and bowel func-
tions. To quickly end this condition
without disagreeable sensations, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills should always
be your remedy. Guaranteed absolutely
satisfactory in every case or money
back, at A. J. johnson drug store. 25c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

The yule clog or log the great stick
of timber placed in olden times upon
the Christmas fire was derived from
the Saxon feast Of Jul or Yul, at which
a similar piece Of timber gave the
principal FIRE and the principal light.
venerable of Christmas associations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
M,~e, MecN,

A letter dated July 8, 1906, written for
Mr.. Brock by his wife, Sarah J. Brock,
states:
"LaSf winter 4 had Just gotten
up our of a spell of sickness, when
4 commenced taking Peruna. 4
think Ii improved my health very
much"
Ina postscript, Mrs. Brock adds. ale
receives great many letters inqulring
about what Peruna will 90. do not
answer them all, as 1 think they can
get q bottle and try it.n
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

A preacher in Milwaukee asked sa-
loonkeeper of that city TO make tenn
perance address, which he did, and now
every lecture bureau in the country
wants to engage the saloonkeeper.
But the preacher has received no call
Of this kind. It's funny world. Too
bad everybody can't be freak.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
afford quick relief for all forms of kid
ney and bladder trouble. A week
treatment 25c. Sold by 0. f. Davis
and A. ]. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

A Chicago woman has sued dentist
for ten thousand dollars damages, be-
{ use in extracting her tooth he injured
her jaw to such an extent that she can
not speak. Depriving woman of her
chief luxury IN life is certainly grave
offence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

o. S. Woolever, one of the best known
merchants of lie Raysville, N Y, says:
IF you are ever troubled with piles,
apply Bucklen 5 Arniea Salve. 1t cured
RE of them for good 20 years ago.
Cures every sore, wound, burn or abra-
sion. 25c. at A. johnson drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

A little care for others is worth lot
of prayer for them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills are
sold by o. E. Davis ard A. J.. Johnson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

1t is easy to get into crooked ways
when you test all things by the dollar
sign.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
Makes the Liver Lively.

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup gives per
manent relief in cases of habitual con-
stipation as it stimulates the liver and
restores the natural action of the bowels
without irritating these organs like pills
or ordinary cathartics. Does not nau-
seate or grippe and is mild and pleasant
to take. Remember the name 0RNo
and refuse substitutes. A. j. johnson.
Some sheep sigh for cactus as soor
as they get in the green pastures.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

ISAAC BROCK. a citizen of MeLennan
Il county, Texas, has lived for 11syears.
For many years he resided at Bosque
Falls, eighteen miles west of Waco, but
now lives with his son-in-law at Valley
Mills, Texas.
Some time ara, by request, Uncle
Isaac came TO Waco and sat for his
picture, holding III his hand a stick
cut from the grave OF General Andrew
Jackson.
Mr.. Brock is q dignified old gentle
man, showing few signs of decrepitude.
His family Bible is still preserved,
and il shows that the date of his birth
was written lis years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
The OLDEST MAN IN AMERICA
Escaped the Terrors of
\ Many Winters BY
-. Using Pe-ru-na.

IN speaking of his good health and
l. extreme old age, Mr.. Brock says:
"After man has lived in the world
as long as / have, he ought TO have
found out greet many things by ,ex-
perience. think have done so.
"One of the things Ihave found
out 10 my entire satisfaction is the
proper thing for ailments that
are due directly TO the effects of
the climate. For us years i have
wifhsfood the changeab climate
Of the United States.
81 have always been q very healthy
mSu, but; of course, subject TO the af-
fections which are due to sudden
changes in the climate and temperature.
GAS for DR.. HarfmaH'S remedy,
Peruna, 4 have found 1t TO be the
best. If not the only reliable REM
edy Tor these affections. III has
been my standby for many years,
and 4 attribute my good health
and extreme old age to this REM
edy.
cit exactly meets all my require
ments. 1t pro .ects me from the evil eff
fects of sudden changes; it gives me
strength; it keeps my blood in good cir
culation. ] have come to rely upon it
almost entirely for the many little
| things for which need medicine.
"when epidemics of la grippe first
began TO make their appearance in this
country was a sufferer from this dis
ease.
al had several long sieges with
the grip. At first 1 did nor know
that Peruns was a remedy for
this disease. When \ heard that
la grippe was epidemic catarrf,
I tried PerUIia for la grippe and
found 1t 10 be Just the thing"
In later letter, Mr.. Brock writes:
81 am we'll and feeling as well as i
have for years. i would not be with
out Peruna."
/ Yours truly,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
THINGS REAL AND THINGS AWKWARD.

If all the men were two foot six
And all the women six foot two,
And all the men kissed all the girls,
I'd sell stepladders; wouldn't you
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

Christmas giving has long been and
will probably continue a chief charac-
teristic Of the days observance. BY
such means do love and friendship find
happy expression. But with it all let
US not forget the first great Christmas
gift, which came from the Father Of
Lights, with whom there is neither va
riableness nor shadow of turning a
gift which is ours not only for all time
but for all eternity az well
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
Badly Mixed Up.

A frown on the face does not insure
a crown on the head
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS.

heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old. familiar carols play.
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to mer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
A Dangerous Deadlock,

If you are fountain of the water of
life you viii not need to do any gushing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

5or1 before the United States
] were formed.
I Saw ~ presidents elected.
Z pe-Tu-na has protected him
] from all sudden changes.
! Veteran of four wars.
I SlIod a horse when 90 years
] old.
/ Always conquered the grip with
] Pe-Tu-na.
! Witness In a land suit at the age
I of no years.
] Believes Peruna the greatest
! remedy of fhe age for catarrhal
I troubles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

Christmas is what we make it. We
know many homes where the gifts
for the love that goes with them. Tri-
but look at the love and sacrifice they
represent, and an Gould's ill-gotten
wealth could not buy them. The poorer
the giver the greater the gift have We
not read how the widows mite out
weighed the whole treasury?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
A Real Wonderland.

The hypoerite always thinks that his
smoothness will rectify his crookedness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
Here's Good Advice.

People who are hunting persecution
seldom are worthy of its polishing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

A touchy disposition often goes with
a tough heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Waistcoats.
From the Haberdasher.

From the Haberdasher
Although nothing radically new appears
I'm waistcoats, 1t Is obvious that the pre-
dicted decline Of fancy effects is not TO
materialize. Goodness knows there Is
little enough opportunity to lend bit Of
snap and spice to mems dress without
eliminating the fancy waistcoat. am con-
fident that the trend abroad will not APP
probably influence American ideas Striped
fiannels will be as generally worn by the
Younger set as ever. They are fashioned
without collar. and may have flaps on the
pockets or not With the lounge suit the
waistcoat appears above the the lapeis.
though not quite to the same extent as
heretofore. This vogue is holding on be-
cause 1t has not descended to the "popu-
lar plane-a future possibility which
would sound its death knell SO far as the
exclusive tailors and haberdashers are con,
cerned. The bottom points are deep. and
the garment closes with five or four but
tons. 1 note an attempt to return to the
more elaborate waistcOat treatments which
prevailed a century ago. and l do not ques-
ton the eventual success OF such a move.
ment, basing my opinion on the present
leaning toward luxurious effects In am
ner and dress waistcoats. Let 1t come.
6ay i.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

| himself, that he had been fairly hit, yet
the truth remained that this girl was be-
her sturdy independence, her audacity Of
speech, her unqualified frankness. Mr..
Hampton was a thoroughgoing sport, and
no quality was quite SO apt to appeal to
him as dead gameness. He glanced sur
| reptitiously aside at her once more. but
there was no sign Of relenting In the avert
ed face. He rested lower against the rock
his face upturned toward the sky, and
thought. He was becoming vaguely aware
that something entirely new and rather un-
welcome had crept into his life during that
last fateful half hour. 1t could not be ana
lyZed nor even expressed definitely in
would really enjoy rescuing this girl. and
he should like to live long enough to dis
cover into what sort OF woman she would
develop.
rise to his reckless speech Of an hour pre-
vious. It was simply a spontaneous out
pouring OF his real nature. an unpremedl-
| tated expression of that supreme careless
the small value he set on life. He truly felt
as utterly Indifferent toward fate as his
| words signifed. Deeply conscious of life
long ago irretrievably wrecked. everything
behind chaos. everything before worth
less. for years he had been actually seeking
death; a hundred times he had gladly
marked its apparent approach. smile of
welcome upon his lips. Yet 1t had never
ing had been gained beyond a reputation
for cool, reckless daring, which he did not
in the least covet. But now. miracle Of all
miracles, just as the end seemed actually
attained, seemed beyond any possibility of
being turned aside, he began to experience
a desire to live-he wanted to save this
girl.
His keeny observant eyes. trained by the
exigencies of his trade to take note of
small things, and rendered eager by this
newly awakened ambition. scanned the cliff
towering above them. He perceived the
extreme irregularity Of its front and nu-
had escaped him hitherto. Suddenly his
puzzled face frightened to the birth of an
idea. By heavens! 1t might be done! Surely
1t might be done! Inch by inch he traced
each faint detail upon his memory-that
narrow ledge within easy reach of an up
stretched arm, the sharp outcropping of
rock edges here and there, the deep cash
as though some giant ak had cleaved the
stone. those sturdy cedars growing straight
out over the chasm like the bowsprits of
Ships while all along the way, irregular
and ragged, varied riffs not entirely unlike
the steps Of a crazy staircase; ..
caused his flesh to creep. but he was not of
that class of men who fall back dazed be-
fore the face of danger. Again and again,
led by an impulse he was unable to resist,
nerve tingling to the newborn hope. God
helping them, even SO desperate q deed
might be accomplished, although 1t would
test the foot and nerve Of a Swiss noun
taineer. He glanced again uneasily toward
his companion and saw the same motiOnless
figure the same sober face turned DELHI
erately away. Hampton did not smile but
his square jaw set and he clinched his
hands. He had no fear that she might fail
him. but for the first time in all his life he
questioned his own courage.
CTo be Continued Tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Caring for tho Fishing Rod.
From the Outing Magazine.

All rods should have the greatest care.
he they of solid wood. split bamboo or
- ~. rod maker every season for examl-
nation and repair: we would rather 40 that
nurseIyes at odd times. Scrape the rough
uiaces carefully with the sharp edge of a
piece of broken glass then rsva ,rd ,n W,
800 D., Nth camel-hair brush. Examine
Carefully that no crack or opening i1 L. see s,
in the bamboo and that the SILK is not
fro we'd or united. II the latter, some fins
red silk twist carefully wound Will Will replace 81 aSs
the frayed parts. II the thin part Oh the ne
fin shows weakness. extra ties can De
wound over it. and i the guides are ioo'i
oniy sIishtly loose. should be taken out
reset and rssluedthsn true c ,S,nR ,h Is
I do not keep mine polished bright: for the
reason that the fash In the act OF casting
scarea both trout and bass, especially on
bright sunny days and low water: The
time is near hope when makers VIII pro-
duce a rod with mountings OF somber
color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Medicine in Ancient Egypt.

From the Records OF the Paet
There is in evidence In inscriptions and
manuscripts that the ancient Egyptians
practiced medicine and surgery extensively.
Probably, their practice was based on little
knowledge 81 anatomy. Each physician
treated only one OF two diseases. The sick
were exposed in public places, so that
others who had suffered similarly might
tell them Of helpful remedies. Diseases OF
the eye were best understood and received
both medical and surgical treatment. The
most important medical manuscript found
in Egypt Is the Papyrus Ebers. written
5000 3. c.. and discovered In Memphis. Dis
ease, according to the Egyptians. was due
to the anger Of some deity. the result of
the triumph Of evil in its struggle with
good-an idea which II still very general
throughout Africa and Asia, and which at
some time has been prevalent In modified
forms in almost every Eace-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

Neither was composed of that poor fiber
which bends.
VERY well. my young lady," he said.
| easily. stretching himself out more COM
fcrtably in the rock shadow. "Then will
! remain here with you; it makes small
Odds"
Excepting for one hasty, puzzled glance
she did not deign to look again toward him,
back. staring up at the sky. Finally curl
osity overmastered the actor in him, and he
turned partially upon one SIDE SO as to
bring her profile within his range of vision.
The untamed. rebellious nature of the girl
had touched a responsive chord. Unseeking
any such result she had directly appealed
to his better judgment and enabled him to
perceive her from an entirely fresh view
point. Her clearly expressed disdain. her
sturdy independence both of word and &C.
ton. coupled with her frankly voiced dis
like awoke within him an earnest desire
to stand higher in her regard. Her dark,
glowing eyes were lowered upon the white
face of the dead man, yet Hampton noted
how clear. in spite OF sun tan, were those
tints of health upon the rounded cheek. and
how soft and glossy shone her wealth of
| rumpled hair Even the tinge of color so
distasteful in the full glare Of the sun, ap-
peared to have darkened under the shadow.
its shade framing the downcast face into a
pensive fairness. Then he observed how
dry and parched her lips were.
Take drink Of this" he insisted heart
fly. holding out toward her as he spoke his
partially filled canteen.
She started at the unexpected sound Of his
voice. yet uplifted the welcome water to
her mouth. while Hampton. observing it all
closely, could but remark the delicate
shapeliness of her hand.
IF that old fellow was her father" he
reflected soberly. Il should like to have
seen her mother
Thank you." she said simply handing
back the canteen. but without lifting her
eyes again to his face. II was so thirsty"
rnu To he ifn
enough contained no note of encourage
ment.
WAS ellis your father?" the man ques-
toned. determined to make her recognize
his presence.
II suppose so; don't know
you don't know? Am l to understand
you are actually uncertain whether this
man your father or not?"
That is about what 1 said, wasn't it,
Not that 1t is any OF your business. SO far
gs l know. Mr.. Bob Hampton, but I an
| swered you all right. He brought me up
and l called him dad about as far back as
| ever told me he was my father. So you
can understand just what you please"
His name was ellis, wasn't it?'
The girl nodded YEARLY.
Post trader at Fort Bethune?
Again the rumpled head silently acqui-
esccd.
What is your Manner
He always called me kid" she adj
mtted unwilingly but j reckon II you
, have any further occasion for addressing
me you'd better say Miss ellis.
Hampton laughed lightly. his reckless
| humor instantly restored by her perverse
manner.
Heaven preserve met he exclaimed
good naturally. but you are certainly lay
| ing it on thick. young lady! However, 1
believe we might become good friends IL
this hole alive. Darn II 1 don't sort of
cotton to you, little girl-you've got some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Too Many Cooks.

From the Lady OF Fashioh
II isnt the wages OF the cooks that count
In the country but the railroad fares to
bring new ones every day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

About the same time that this exhibition
opens here, q special exhibition Of contem-
porary American paintings will be opened
in the Arundel galleries, Baltimore. under
the auspices Of the Arundel Club. The lat
ter il the travelling exhibition. sent out by
the American Art News Company. which
has been making circuit of the southern
cities during the past winter, and consists
OF Ii pictures by the foremost American
artists Starting at Nashville Tenn. !. In the
late fall, II has visited Atlanta, New Or
leans, Tampa. Savannah, Charleston and
Lynchburg. and In each place been not only
we'll received. but instrumental In arousing
art interest and enthusiasm. Judging from
the catalogue and current reviews. It COM
pares most fayorably with the annual ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

ton. and a naivete in the rendering of the
figure which Is especially pleasing. Such
little portraits coming between the life-size
work and the miniature should. it would
seem. prove not only popular. but worthy
of special consideration.
Miss Hattie F. Burdette has been busIy
engaged with illustrative work much OF the
winter but she has lately produced a small
idylic landscape in pastels. and is now
painting In oils a portrait of Mr.. Meigs.
The former Is a charming composition.
subtle In its suggestion and extremely well
handled-the latter a more usual work. but
strong, good in color. and carefully wrought.
Miss Alice Reading has two portraits I'M
der way-one of Mrs. Rhett of this city
and the other OF Miss Quimby OF Newark
The latter Is now well on toward compile
ton, and promises to be a most successful
work.
The fortieth annual exhibition of the
American Water Color Society opens May
in the American Fine Arts galleries, New
York and continues until the 18th This Is
one of the largest water-color exhibitions
of the year, and II marks the conclusion Of
the New York art season. Quite a number
Of the Washington artists. 1t Is understood,
will be represented. LEILA MEcHl-lN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

hibitions of contemporary work held in the
smaller art centers, and must be well worth
seeing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

Miss Anna Sands has recently made in
pastels an attractive portrait Of Miss Sey-
nnour. :. It Is considerably less than half
size. and manifests distinctly pictorial
motif The sitter II shown in q pink sum-
mer gown against q landscape background
treatment Of the trees and vistas which reie-
gates them properly to secondary considera-
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
WIFE CLEVER
IN AVOIDING
MANY TRAPS
District Attorney Tries
to Get Witness Con-
fused, But She Proves
Too Wary.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Save for
the mental torture which she must
have endured personally, the first
half of today's session of the trial
Gf Harry X. Thaw resulted in an
other triumph for Evelyn Thaw,
who was on the stand again in her
husbands behalf to answer to the
cross-eXamination of District At
torney Jerome.
What had been counted one of the
keenest shafts OF the prosecution
was blunted by the coolness of the
witness when, looking straight into
the eyes of DR.. Carlton Flint. and
without a change of color or ex-
preston, she declared that she had
never seen the man before.
The little climax came following
a series Of questions from the prose-
cutOr, tending to bring out the fact
that Evelyn had gone to DR.. Flint,
at the solicitation of Jack Barry
mere, the actor, and her former
sweetheart. Evelyn admitted Barry
more had proposed, but denied en-
phatically the operation on which
the prosecution had expected to
score a point.
Next in Importance in her victory
was her explanation of the ap-
parently damaging cablegram she
had sent White from France. Eve
lyn declared that a secretary of the
American embassy in London, in
1903, was annoying her mother, and
it was to stop this that the cable
gram was sent. She said they had
no connection with her European
travel with Thaw.
In addition she declared that
Thaw had refused absolutely to use
the letter of credit provided her b.
White, and that he had declared
that it was poison.
Jerome was relentless, but the
witness was unruffied by the Sc
verify, and at a crucial point neatly
a trap into which the
prosecutor sought TO lead her when
he handed her a check that had not
been admitted in evidence. She
(Conffu1rad m Soco-a D,-N
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
Presidents Speech
S0VeS Football

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. 25-Eoot-
ball is saved. The President did n
This is the talk at Harvard. The
whole undergraduate body is happv to-
day over the attitude expressed hv
President Roosevelt in his speech 90 the
undergraduates IL the Harvard Union
Saturday.
President RoOsevelt's speech burst
upon them and his vigorously expressed
conVlcuon that the very idea of abolish
ing footoah was preposterOus. cheersd
nightly every Harvard heart
Inc general feeling about the Yard"
seems 10 pe that the powers that be
will scarcely see fit TO act contrary 10
the known wishes of such a prominent
graduate as President Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The weather has cleared. except In
northern New York and northern New
England, where snow is stiII Fsliios
Rain also continues in the Gulf STATES
and along the north Pacific coast II
is much warmer in New England and
the middle Atlantic States. and colder
west
Fair weather. with lower temperat,lre
is probable in the northern norton Of
the Washington forecast district tonight
and Iuesoay- In the Gulf States the
weather will be cloudy and unsettled
with scattered showers along and near
the coast
Steamers departing today for Euro-
pean ports Will have fresh westerly
winds and fair weather to the Grand
Banks