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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

''The lowest note on a cornet when
open-when no keys are pressed down
lis really B fat" said the bandman
"But 1t is called c."
THAT doesn't make it c." said BIggs
"For all practical purposes 1t does"
was the reply. There is a reason for
doing this, but it's complicated and at
present I'm keeping to simple facts"
Yes, indeed" murmured Biggs.
"In an orchestra, for instance, when
the first violins are PLAYING in c nat
urai the cornetist's score Is two semi
tones higher and is thus written In d
or two sharps. When the vioIins are
playing In u the cornet player is toot-
ing in or four sharps But If things
kept on this way the cornetist would
soon be lost In a confusion of sharps
aud double sharps, so he slips an A
crook on his instrument That raises
the signature three semitones. When
the fiddles play In A or three sharps
the cornetist is blowing along the easy
path of c natural"
Look here said Biggs. "if my
wire ls playing Under the Pink Lilac
Bush on the piano, couldn't l play
with her from the song scorer"
mot unless you can mentally trans
pose as you go along" said the mu-
stefan. THE system looks queer at
first, but it's logical. Its purpose is to
bring the same music within the nat
ural compass of all the instruments of
band or an orchestra. But If you
are going to play the trombone you
won't have to bother your head about
any Of this, as trombone music is now
adays always written In the bass clef"
"Then what have you been talking
about II for and mixing me upT
shouted Biggs, jumping up.
what are you getting mad aboutT
asked the trombonist
''I'm not mad" replied Biggs. "Pm
only going to make my will and buy
an accordion. Washington Post
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Saturday, Aug. %
commencing at ten o'clock. :he follow
ing property:

commencing at ten o clock. the follow
ing property:
II mich cows, two-year-old Dur
ham bull.
mares, colts coming two years
old. | colt six months old. | colt "a
years old
Z hogs, 10 spring pigs.
Chickens.
sets double harness, l set aingle
harness, ! new single buggy, new
wagon, second hand wagons, pair
bobsleds, | bay tack.
new l6-ineh pillow, new harrow, |
hay rake, tobacco cultivator, sulky
corn pillow. mowers.
new Del.aval separator, 8 large
milk cans, 1 milk pals, STEAMERS.
TERMS: Sums Of SIS and un-
der, cash; over SIS. sixlmonths
time on approved notes at 6 per
cent.
Will also sell ali or a part of the lands
OF tins farm. to suit purchasers.
F. A. CHASE
r, ELLAC0TT
ANDREW HOMELAND, Auct.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Low Neeked Dresses.

In the early days of Pennsylvania
there was law, as we learn from
documents In the state department,
which stated as follows: THAT If any
white female OF ten years or upward
should appear in any public street
lane, highway. church. courthouse, tav-
ern, ball, theater or any other place
of public resort with naked shoulders
Il e., low necked dresses-being able
to purchase necessary clothing she
shall forfeit and pay a fine of not less
than 500 nor more than $500"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Favorable to Rural Interests.

AS the senatorial campaign progresses
in this district it becomes most evident
that ID. G. James will be the Republi-
can nominee.
Mr.. James has spent the most Of his
life on the farm and in business with
farmers. Their prosperity is his pros
perity and he has always appreciated
the fact.
There seems to be an almost univer-
sal feeling that the professions are well
enough represented in our Legislature
and it is ABOUT time that the farmers
and business men were represented.
There is also strong feeling prove
liant that one member of the legislature
from one family is enough -Republi-
can Observer, Richland Center.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
PLAYING A TROMBONE
A Rather Easy Matter, the Musi-
clan Seemed to Think.
SUCH A SIMPLE INSTRUMENT

But Somehow or Another the Elk
plantation Only Muddled the Man
Who Wanted TO Learn and Who De-
eidsd to Tackle an Accordion.
The band was playing loudly in the
Trinkfestbiergarten and the little bald.
headed man had his eyes fastened inter
estedly on the trombone player. When
the players stopped to recuperatc he
beck)ned the man who works the loose
horn over to his table and ordered two
glasses of schoenesbraue.
MY name is Biggs." said the man
whose hair was absent "One of my
lungs is trying to quit work, and the
doctor advises me to break up its shift
less habits by blowing a brass The
careless way you yank that pump horn
looks good, and | want you to put me
on"
What do you want to know ?" asked
the musician.
lust a hint about how you handle
that wind machine so nonchalantly"
''The trombone Is very simple" re-
which curled In thick, red volutese.
THE slide Is divided into seven shifts,
or positions. about three inches apart.
starting with the lowest note In the
first position-the slide closed-you get
b fiat, Push out the tubes and you hit
successfully A, A fat, g, f sharp, F
and E"
That's only seven notes." objected
Biggs
Yes. Getting the rest depends ON
how you pucker your lips. In the first
position you can make, figuring up
ward. b iiaD f. B fiat, d, F. B fiat and
G. In the second you obtain A. f, A,
C sharp. E G and A. The third gives
you A fiat. E fat, A fiat. c. E fiat and
:. dat II works out the same all the
way down.
There are higher notes that | didn't
mention. but you won't want to mon.
key with them. But a good player has
Il compass of more than three octaves, "
Riggs looked troubled.
Let me see. he said You start IN
the first position with h fat"
Yes" replied the c.her-"that is.
provided you are playing in the bass
clef In the treble clef the first posi-
ton Is c."
WHAT exclaimed Biggs It's one
note one time and another anotker?'
"In the treble elef," explained the
musician. the trombone is B fat
horn In the bass clef IL is n q horn "
Biggs mopped his brow.
Say that again, VIII you?" he ap
pealed
Don't you seeF' came the answer
when the first position is c it's a
h fiat horn When the same shift Is
3 fiat it's q C horn"
Biggs unbuttoned his coat.
"You may call this thing simple" ne
said, but IL 1t is I'll give myself UP at
the nearest asylum. You are talking
antonyms
The musician grinned
Wei take one thing at time, he
said In getting at what a fat
horn Is els consider a cOrnet"
Lets. If it's simpler" said Bigss
hopefully
Its because it's always a b dat
horu replied the other Then he add
ed. Except whea It's an A hcsa -
Biggs gave a sickly smile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
SYMPTOMS OF RABIES.
How to Know When Your Dog Ia
Really Mad.


Hydrophobia is in reality so rare and
so terrifying that its symptoms and
treatment are little understood As a
matter of fact. the commonly accepted
expression of madness in dog is Of
ten misleading. The real mad dog does
not shun water, as It is said On the
contrary mad dogs often rush TO the
water and drink eagerly If they are
able TO swallow. The mad dog does
not froth at the mouth. 1t does not
run amuck. swapping at everything in
its path. What, then, are the indica.
lions of the mad dog? To those famil-
lar with given dog the surest symp-
tom and the one which should excite
closest attention is a distinct and I'M
accountable change In the dogs dispo
sition, staid dog becoming exeitable
and a frisky one dull.
That condition does not necessarily
mean rabies, but 1t is suspicious. says
Caspar Whitney In the July Outing,
and If in addition the dog has trouble
In swallowing. as though it seemed to
have a bone in its throat. beware.
That dog should be instantly tied up.
because II 1t be rabies It takes but
day or two for ferocious instincts to
develop. The unmistakable evidence
however, of a dog with rabies is the
sticky, whitish saliva which covers the
teeth and shows on the drawn lips
The eyes glare and are red the dog
has paroxysms of running fury, during
which ii barks hoarsely, which alter.
nate W III periods of temporary exhaus-
ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
ANDREW FLEcnER Johnson.

Since the latter part Of last April Mr.. fletcher
johnson of this city has been patient sufferer
from Brights disease and stomach complaint
From the very commencement IL was plain 10 the
physicians that no permanent cure could be ex-
pected. He had grown continually worse until
Monday. August TO- when death came as a sweet
release to him and took him out Of great suffering
Andrew Fletcher johnson was born in White Oak
Springs. Grant county, Wisconsin, July %, 1851,
the third child of Andrew j. and Elizabeth John
son. When small child the family moved to
Vernon county. settling near Liberty Pole.
Fletcher was married to Miss Ella Henry. March
10, 1881. To them were born two children, Eliza
beth NJ wife Of Edward Culver Of Minneapolis
and Aletha. OF family of ten children one
brother and three sisters are left: Mrs Anna
fainter aud Mrs Frances Bowman Of Liberty Pole,
Edwin Of Readstown and Mary =. Harris of
Canada. Mr.. johnson was member of the Metho-
dist church Of Viroqoa. having joined over 35
years ago During his last illness he gave con-
tinual evidence Of his faith IN his Savior and b IS
willingness 10 comply with his Masters demands.
Death had lost its sting. His suffering so
great at times that he prayed to depart. Besides
his christian life there were many commendable
things about Fletcher; he possessed happy dispo-
sition, was kind and and gentle in his manner and
disposition considerable of others and extremely
thoughtful for the family. who 80 tenderly cared
for him 10 the last. The funeral services will be
held at the Methodist church on Thursday after
noon at O'Clock and interment will be in the
XifOuua cemetery
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
DIED
Ma MAErHAL CHAsE.

The death Of Mr. Martha l. Chase. resident
OF Vernon county occurred at the home OF her son
in La Fargo On ths forenoon Of Thursday August
s. 1905 Since the death Of her husband some
eight years ago she has made her home with her
Charles Of Viroqua. visiting her several child
while on a visit 10 the home of her Edwin that
the last summons came Death was due 70 a heart
affection Of but few days. In her early life her
health was pour but for the past twenty years she
has enjoyed very good health Martha l.. Derby.
the oldest child Of John and Fideiia Derby.
| born in Oxford ". H. August 81, 16l5. at which
place she lived until her marriage In January.
l 1880 20 Willard T. Chase when she went with him
TO his home in Craftsbury Vermont In 1854 they
moved west, settling on a farm near Sun Prairie.
Dane county Wisconsin. The balance Of her life
was spent there and in Vernon county. There
were born to them seven children, one daughter
and six sons. one Of whom the Oldest died When
few months old. The first real break in the family
circle came eight years ago in the death Of the
husband and father. Then four years ago, John
the third died. The surviving children
Melvin D. and Charles W. Of Niroqua George
Edwin Of La Fargo, Everett Of Ashton, South Ds-
kota and Mrs. Flora Chapman Of Stoughton.
There are also sixteen grand children. Mrs Chase
in her younger days was school teacher in her
native and adjoining state Of Vermont and a grad
of Thedford ACADEMY high class young ladies'
school In eastern Vermont, that is still in exis-
tence and enjoying the highest reputation
educal icnal institution. Early in life Mrs Chase
united with the Congregational church, but on
coming west she joined the Methodist church.
She has ever been a faithful follower Of her
Savior, true christian. gentle and noble char
deIer- heT cDliufeh VIII always HDla fu loving
remembrance the good counsel and the motherly
example 10 right living she gave Coming as she
did at carly date into the new state Of Wiscon-
sin she had 10 undergo many privations, to strug-
gle with poverty and often with poor health.
Still she was always cheerful and thoughtful for
the comfort OF her family and ready to lend
helping hand 10 friends and neighbors less for
tunato than herself Her trials were great but
her reward viii also be- great. The funeral
held from the home Of her son Charles in Vroqua.
on Saturday afternoon Rev. Chas. Y. Buffers Of
floating short service had previously been
held by Rev. Haskell at La Fargo. The inter-
ment was beside the husband in Viroqua Gene
terry. c. E. b.
Families OF the deceased appreciate with fullest
tender feeling the affection and consolation
tended 10 them in their hours Of affection.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
No Longer a Secret.

$50 that great inventor is dead AND
his wonderful secret is lost
Not at all He told 1t to his wife
Just before he died"
Yes; that's what l mean. Philadei-
phia Press
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
No. For His.

The Boston Teacher-Waldo, would
you like to have lived In ancient
Greece?
The Boston Pupn-No, ma'am.
/ B. T.-And why not, pray?
/ B. Pas / understand IL, Greek
mothers wore wooden sandals and
Greek boys didn't wear any trousers
Cleveland Leader
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Her comnliment.

"uncle Jehosophat. I'm goin' to
name my kitten after you
"WeIl, well, that is nice OF you
'.Oh. it's all right Mother say I've
got to drown the thing any how."-n-
Illustrated Bits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
An Anomalous One.

.Pop. wot's an anomaly"
IAN anomaly" answered the chauf-
feur. lis man who keeps an autono-
bile without kicking about the cost Of
repairs" 80 New Orleans Times emo
crat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

New Curate-Hows your wife, ia
beg? Jabez - Frs very doubtful,
sueaster 'Er doubts as er won't get
better, and OF doubts as 'eT will
Punch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

waiter-We have clans In every
styls. su Dtner-Then bring me a
dozen in sheath gowns and Charlotte
Corday hats.-BosJon Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Auction Sale!

The undersigned will sell at auction
at their farm. three miles south of vi
roqua, known as the John Gorslne
place, on
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

People seldom improve when they
have no model but themselves TO copy
after. Goldsmith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

A Beaver lodge was organized in
Ontario, Monday, August 10, with a
charter membership Of "a.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

For SALE-Good draft horse weigh.
ing about 1900 pounds, sound in every
particular. For terms and particulars
inquire of or address S. c. Van Du-
Cashton, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

Seldom Is q smooth tongue without
q sting behind -Irish Proyerb.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
per Line. No AID. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
For Sale

For SALE-Red Polled bull, 2 years
old in fine condition. Write or inquire
OF Elmer Officer, Springville, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

For SALE 100 Shropshire breed
sheep, ewes and rams. Good ones
z high grade Scotch Collie pups. j.
Allen & Son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
For Rent

For RENT-A desirable Office room
the new Ferguson block Inquire {
Mrs. Ferguson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

TIRzAH:
Gold Medal Flour makes perfect bread.
RowENA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Wanted
Lost and Found

LOST August 5th between Liberty!
Pole and West Prairie, a ladies' pocketI
book containing ten dollar bill and!
some change. Please leave at CENSOR
office.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-20

stipet of ssif prcssrvsitm ! was un
sseady ou my feet for n,emcai and
sought scmethinx to take hold cf That
pirate Vas the nearest thinx, aud
caught hold Of his cloak I'm surv 4
vas . cioak. and that makes me snr'
BE- vas . human villain of some sort
He didn't feei In the leas, like sea
serp~ut But some Que tried to inlnw
you--it n no js~tinx matter
''Bcms lunatic escaped from the steer
ags probably, I shsll report u 10 the
ecicerr"
-yes. II should be reported" said
shirley.
.lt wss very strange Why. the deck
sf the King Edward ts the safes, place
tn the world. but it's something 20
have had hold of q ses serpent az q
pirutsi ! hope you viii forgive me for
brinring you into such an encounter
but n you hadn't caught his cloak
Arrnitap was uncomfortable and
anxious to sliay her fears The Incl
dent was BY no means trivial, as he
knew. Passenger ON the great trans
atlantic steamer are safeguanied by
every possible means. and the fact that
he had been attacked In the few min
utss that the deck lights had been ont
q srdsr pointsd 10 an espionage that
wss both close and daring lie was
greatly surprised and more shaken
thsa hs wished Shirley 10 believe. The
thing was disquietins enough, and u
could not but Impress her strangely
that he. Of all the persons ON board,
should have been the object OF so un
usual an assault He was in the dis
agreeable plight Of having subjected
her 10 dsnssr. and ~ they entered the
brilliant saloon he freed himself OF the
ulstss with In telltale cash and sought
70 ninimiss her impression Of the In
cidsnt
shirley ava not refer to the matter
again. but resolved to keep her own
counsel. She felt that any one who
would accept the one chance In thou
sand Of striking down an enemy on a
steamer deck must be animated by
very bittsr hatred. She knew that to
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-20

less than thank you, Mr. Armitage"
Armitage began talking Of the Amer
lean army-its strength and weak
nesses-with an intimate knowledge
that greatly surprised aud Interested
the young officer, and when they sep.
arated presently 1t was with curious
mixture Of liking and mystification
that Claiborne reviewed their talk
The next day brought heavy wealth
er, and only hardened seagoers were
abroad Armitage. breakfastlng late.
was not satisfied that he had acted
wisely In speaking to Captain Clai.
borne; but he had. at any rate, eased
In some degree his own conscience.
and he had every Intention Of seeing
all that he could Of Shirley Claiborne
during these days Of their fellow voy-
aging
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-20


take the part Of the rebellious and
doubling crew. There is no America,
and we're sure to get into trouble II
we don't turn back"
You shall be clapped into irons and
fed on bread and water and turned
over 10 the Indians as soon as we reach
land"
Don't starye me! Let me hang from
the yardarm at once or walk the plank
| choose the hour immediately after
dinner for my obsequiesI'
They were silent for moment. con
tinuing their tramp Fair weather
was peoplIng the decks Dick Clai
borne was engrossed with a vivacious
California girl and Shirley saw him
only at meals. but he and Armltage
held night sessions In the smoking
room. with increased liking on both
sides.
ArmItage saw something OF all the
Clalbornes every day In the pleasant
intimacy OF ship life. and Hilton Clai-
borne found the young man an inter
esting talker Judge Claiborne IL. as
every one knows. the best posted
American Of his time In diplomatic
history. and when they were together
Armitage suggested topics that were
well calculated to awaken the old law
yers interest
Shirley and Armitage talked-as peo-
Pile will on shipboard-of everything
were IN themselves interesting. but she
was Informed In the worlds larger af-
fairs. as became the daughter OF q
man who was an authority IN such
cuss them with Armltage. He felt the
poetic quality In her. II was that
which had first appealed to him. but
be did not know that something Of the
same sort in himself touched her. II
was enough for those days that he
was courteous and amusing and gained
trife In her eyes from the fact that
he had no tangible background.
Then came the evening Of the nfth
day. They were taking a turn after
dinner on tbe-lighted deck. The spring
stars hung faint and far through thin
clouds. and the wind WAS keen from
the sea. A few passengers were out
The deck stewards went about gather
ing up rugs and chairs for the night
"Time oughtn't to be reckoned AT al
NJ sea. 20 that people who feel them
selves getting old might sail forth into
the deep and defy the old man with
the hourglass"
II like the idea Such people could
become er-permanentiy and grow
very wise from so much brain food"
They wouldn't eat Mr.. Armifage.
Brain food forsoothl You talk like
breakfast food advertisement My idea
mine. please note-is for such fortu-
nate people 10 sail in pretty little boats
with orange tinted sails and pick up
lost dreams got . hint Of that In
pretty poem once
Time seemed 10 pauss . little space
! heard . dream 50 by"
"But out here IN midocean q little
boat with lsteen sails wouldn't have
much show. And dres ms passing over
the idea In pretty and 10 creditatie TO
your Imagination But | thought your
fancy was more militant Now. for
example. you Ike bsttis picturss." hs
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-20

This II an era when the family man
IN much 10 the front. All the men Of
the big parties seeking presidential and
vice presidential honors are Ia the mat
rimonIal harness and have interesting
families. However the cat jumps,
Washington Is assured Of interesting
times In the White House. There IN
Miss Helen Taft or Miss Grace Bryan
Both are schoolgirls with their minds
apparently more on books than on
dancing; but, then, when once In the
home OF the presidents either. might
think differently Mr.. Kern has an IN
teresting family, including grown
up daughter. and Mr. Sherman has u
son not married. two daughters in law
and several nieces. Bachelors seem at
q discount when II comes TO success
ful public men.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-20
W.C.LandOn& &CO.
Evelyn Street.
Rutland, Vt.
To insure gettingthe Easy Spring
see that Sargent & Co.
is cast on the case OF the Lock
Of Vienna NJ he cbsnted the mass of
requiem for Count Ferdinand Won
Stroebci
fro BE ooSTIsuED1
csuuht the Dean.

One OF Dean swift's friends sent
him fish by lad. The boy burst
into the room. exclaiming very unpo-
litely;
my master sends you fish"
''Thnt In not the way gentleman
should enter" reproved the dean.
"You sIt here In my chair while show
you how TO mend your manners"
When the boy was seated the dean
went out Then the dean knocked at
the door bowed low and said:
"Sir, my master sends his Kind com
piments, and hopes you are well. aud
begs you TO accept small present"
Indeed replied the boy. return
him my best thanks, and there IL
shilling for yourself"
The dean. caught In his own trnp
laughed heartily and give the boy a
half crown for his ready wit
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-08-20
Maklno Ice Tss.


II Ice tea IN TO be made from the tea
left over from the MONDAY meal or
any previous meal II should be
strained from the leaves and put In n
pitcher IN the Ice chest. Many leave
the tea aud leaves together. thinking II
will be stronger. True II will. but the
tannin " very Injurious and such Ice
tea liz really very harmful The best
ten IN made with enough good tea 10
extract the flavor with boiling water
In few minutes Tea is best served
ln very thin glasses with shaved or
lump Ice. Slice the lemon. slit SHE.
and place Il over the rim OF the glass
Place the glass on q glass tumbler
coaster or Ia small saucer with sll
yer spoon.