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Copper remeered a. lLast.

Technical World.-Through mistak-
ing another compound for borax,
while working at his trade as a jew
eler, David Lamon of Denver has
suddenly found himself in possession
of the much-sought-after method of
hardening copper This powder, in
stead of softening the metal, as
borax does, instantly changed the
heated copper into such a degree of
firmness that manipulation was i'm
possible. Quick to take the advan-
tage that fortune had so unexpected
ly thrust upon him, the jeweler at
once made critical analysis of the
compound, determined the ingredi-
ents and finally protected his won.
derful secret by patent.
The art that was old when the pyra-
mids were building, and which erum-
hled into dust with its discoverers, to
remain a mystery and g hopeless Sc
cret for Aturies has again been
given the world by the fortunate blum
der of an unsus1ecting Jeweler.
LIZ NSoAOiC Sn0 tOtilblIlCu tUOlla vi
earnest scientists to treat and hard
en- this metal have either been in
merely glazing tn surface or by adj
dition of certain substances while in
a molten state. Neither of these
processes has really accomplished all
that could be desired, nor has the
treatment been put into practical
use.
Contrary to these methods, the
Lamon process not only hardens the
copper, but tempers it as well. 1t is
neither treated in the molten state.
nor glazed. but the finished product.
m anv and all shapes. is given
complies and lasting physical change
The tensile strength is increased
and the life of the metal heightened
more than treble
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FOREIGN.

\ slight earthquake lasting three or
Tour seconds occurred in Christian
sta~ N southern Sweden No damage
was done.
The war ministry has taken see
ond Zeppelin. airship. after severe
tests The airship made an ascent
~ a thunderstorm and reached an al
titude Of 3 600 feet
George Horrigan ex-alderman and
last year mayoralty candidate in Port
Arthur, has been lost in the woods.
forty miles east OF Winnipeg A com.
pany OF militia and 200 other men are
searching the country which is a viii
derness.
One thousand .,eople were thrown
into prison, at least ten were killed
and many were wounded in charges
made by Mexican cavalry during the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
COUNTRIES WHERE
JAPANESE CAN GO
MORE THAN 5000 EMieRARTs RE-
TURNED DURING THE
PAST YEAR.
KOREA, %4NcHuRIA AND OTHER
ORIENTAL REGIONS FORM
OUTLET.

Correspondence of New York Even
ing Post.
Toxic, June 2-Since the strlcter
enforcement of regulations against ori-
entail immigration to- Canada and the
United States, the problem OF pro-
viding a convenient and profitable out
let for her ever-increasing population
has been constantly occupying the at
tention OF Japan. With agrarian and
industrial possibilities at home al
ready taxed to their utmost, and every
available opportunity for relief quickly
seized and exploited, and conditions
somewhat exaggerated by the com
mercial and financial depression of
the last two years, vent had to be
found for the extra more than half a
million which each year adds to the
population of the empire.
Not only were all avenues of exit
westward cut off, but many of the Jap
anese already disposed OF In that di-
rection have eyinced a desire 20 leave
American and Canadian territory for
the more congenial atmosphere of
their home land. In a recent twelve
months no less than S,257 of these dis
contented fortune-seekers decided that
conditions in Japan were preferable to
life abroad. OF these 1888 arrived
from Hawaii, 4,053 from the United
States proper, and 221 from Canada.
The government was naturally put TO
the necessity OF doing something to
ease the situation.
But the persistent efforts of the au-
thorities to divert the attention of in.
tending emigTants from America and
Canada to Saghalien, Hokaido, Man
churia and Korea have on the whole
led to nothing satisfactory. None of
these places affords the quick finan.
cial returns which alone can induced
the Japanese to leave his native soil.
In this respect there is no comparison
between any territory within Japan'sI
own jurisdiction and the opportunities
offered in the west. Saghalien is re-
garded by the average Japanese as al
dreary. uninhabitable region where theI
Russians sent convicts for punish
ment, where the virgin forest has yeti
to be cleared before the land will yield |
its increase. a place whose only at
traction is for loSgers and, fishermen. |
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
peafness Cannot be- cured

By local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure eafpess. and that is
by constitutional remedies Deafness 10
caused by an infiamed condition Of the mu-
cous lining Of the EustAchian Tube. When
this tube Is inhamed ytu have rambling
sound or imperfect nearing, and when u y
entirely closed. Deatress % the result. and
unless the iniiammatiV p can be taken out
and this tube restored TO It's normal eondl.
ton easing will be destroyed forever: nine
eases OFT OF ten are caused by Catarrh.
which Is nothing but an Inhamed condition
Of the m locus surfaces.
We VITA gre One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness tcaused by Catarrhl that
cannot te cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars. free.
r. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Take HRi's Family Pills for constipation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11

Guadalajara riots. according to w. J..
Bissrl of Phillipsburg. Kas.. who has
arrive ed from Guadalajara.
Through the mediation of the board
of trade the threatened coal strike
in the sScotch collieries has been
averted. Most of the demands of the
miners have been granted, including
a minimum wage of shiIlings $50
a day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11

IN commercial enterprise between the
two peoples during the past TWO years,
and Japan entertains the hope Of max
ing II permanent
Better Relations.
These more or less abortive at
tempts Of the japanese people to solve
the problem of their surplus pOpula-
ton would have little interest for the
outside world did they not so gravely
emphasize The reality Of Japan's i'm
mig alton question. AS a resident of
Japan, close student Of her socio-
logical forces and tendencies, and a
friend Of the faces concerned, 1 see no
wa! out except through a vigorous and
con sefentious promotion Of such social,
T4ora,. aaI religious education as shall
make possible a mutual and harmoni-
Gus association Of the white and yell
low races in the leading callings and
In. erests of life. The intelligent lead
ers of thought and civilization in bota
east and west are agreed as 10 the es-
sential oneness OF all worthy Ideals
for the government of nations, and
they are convinced of the certainty of
peace and progress for all peoples
amenable TO the principles involved;
then there would seem TO be no good
reason why they should not enter upon
the necessary and incessant effort Of
flIrthering interchange of thought on
all matters of religion, education, and
civilization generally, so that every
thing possible may be done to draw
the east and west into more honest
and sympathetic attempt at commun-
ion and mutual understanding.
Let Great Britain and America be
more liberal in their supply of mis-
sionaries to Japan; men and women
of the highest mental and spiritual
caliber; for there would have been
conflict between Japan and the west
long ago but for the influence OF chris
tianity. Let there be permanent
system of exchanging university pro-
fessors and great public teachers and
leaders of thought between the east
and west; let all Japanese, travelling
in British and American territory, be
welcomed and cordially treated.
Moreover, let the consular and ambas-
representatives of the west
sent to Japan be as representative cfI
as they are Of other as
poets of western civilization; Tor the
regard christianity as typical
of the highest side of occidental civ
ilization, and all that tends to discour-I
age this opinion makes for wider sepa-
ration between east and west. Let
attempts at drawing the white and the
yellow races closer together be an or
ganized part OF the educational sys-
tenn of both east and west. Some
where in the direction indicated lies
the only possibility can see of remov-
ing the present obstacles TO greater
freedom of intercourse between the
people of the orient and occident.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
I sht and Airy Meals.

,rs. Iashem-"I thought yon were
&c take those tablets before meals in
s'tad of after. NJ. Binkins?'
Bimkins-"That what the doctor
told me TO do, but guess It doesn I
make any difference while | board
with ven.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
80 soRr oE ERlENnshlp.

The man that halls sou Tom or Jack
And proves by humping en- YOUR
back.
His sense 81 your great me-it.
Is such siend that one has need
Be very much his friend indeed
To pardon or 20 bear it--CowpeT
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To South America.

Being convinced as to the hopeless
ness of settling her immigration diff.
Guilty by depending on Inducements
held out by the regions under her own
control, Japan set to work to- use the
united endeavors of her immigration
companies toward opening up field
of settlement in. South America. Feel
ing herself in this respect to be in
much the same position as Germany.
Japan naturally looked for possihili-
ties in the same direction, Brazil and
Chilli are the principal points of des-
tination. Il cannot be said, however,
that Japan has yet become assured of
the success OF her project, Most OF
the Japanese laborers to South Amer
lea during he past year have been els
patched under contract between the
prospective employers and the immi.
grafton companies; and it is noticeable
| that misunderstanding and difficulties
as TO contracts and condi ions have
| tended to diminish en- hus'asm.
The jealousy of labor circles in the
7 South American states also promises
4 to become an acute factor in the situa'
! ton As labor competition becom, =
4 keen, an aggressive agitation for ;ho
exclusion OF the japanese immigrant
, is to 6e expec ed but in the United
States and Canada Is a question that
entails problem AS some outlet
must be found for the Overlooking
/ population. the Japanese government
continued to encourage emigration tO
4 South America. and, to facilitate II
literally subsidized a line OF steam
ships between Japan and South Ameri
can ports 1t is believed that this pol
3 icy will not only do something 70 re
lieve the pressure at home, but viii
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11

You're right, Laertes. fair lady is
op'v gentle term for fairy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11

tend TO foster trade with South Amer
lea. There has been a steady increase
in commercial enterprise between the
two peoples during the past TWO years
and Japan entertains the hope of max
ing Il permanent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-11
200. 900 in Korea.


An energetic corporation known as
the Oriental Colonization company was
organized and literally financed by the
government for the purpose of promot-
ing an increase of he Japanese popu-
lation Korea, while equal induce.
ments by way of opportunity for eX-
ploitation and settlement have been
extended TO those going to .Manchuria;
but no perfection of facility or color
ing of prospect has been effective in
lessening TO any appreciable degree
the vast numbers of discontinued per-
sons who are waiting new fields of adj
venture. Probably not more than $50
or 200 thousand of Japan's spare popu-
lation have been disposed of by emf
grafton to the countries just named
and these not of the immigrant class
at all, but chiefly commercial adven.
turers and others of an undesirable
type, with the barest sprinkling from
among the agricultural lahorers.
The fact is that the Japanese laborer
is not attracted from home by any
hope of settling permanently in for
eign country HIS absorbing ambition
is to save a certain sum of money with
the utmost possible expedition with a
view to returning TO the country where
he finds most pleasure and profit In
spending it. He is haunted by none of
Il, fears that deter the Chinese immi-
grant from bringing his savings home
to run the risk of being robbed OF
them by rapacious officials. The Japa-
nese who can save $4,000 in the United
States, may return to live life of re-
tirement and ease for the rest OF his
days in his native land These consid-
erations alone are sufficient to ex-
clude the orient as having any future
for Japanese immigration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06

Rubietta. with anxious face and throbbing heart,
managed to work her way into the hail. which was
filled with exhibitors and their friends, eager to sec
whether not they had obtained prize Rubctta
passed slowly along with the throng. She had caught
glimpse of large table standing on raised platform
which end of the hail. and on this table
placed the bread pickles. butter honey and canned
fruit. This table her goal. Sowly-oh, how
slowly!-the crowd moved along and Rubieta with it.
until she reached the steps leading up to the platform
She could the table plainly The bread was all
at the end nearest to heroine, two three four five
six loavcs. She pressed on; another step, and she
saw the coveted red card on-was it on her Loaf
Surely that wasno impossible but yes, yes yes! she
would know that loaf OF bread among thousand!
The red card on her loaf
Rubetta had won first prize
In the crush she had become separated from the other
children, so that there whom she knew to
cxult with her She had learned her fate while still
on the floor A few minutes and she had mounted
the steps and reached the table. In making her way
toward the bread she passed the butter and the honey
and noticed that Mrs Jones had taken first prize on
butter and third honey. She paused to read the
cards. The red said First Prize, awarded to Mrs
Bessie Jones', and the white said, Third Prize,
awarded TO Mrs Bessie Jones"
I'm glad Mrs Jones got two prizes" reflected
Rubetta Il suppose my card will read, First Prize
awarded to Miss Rubietta Gardener"
loaf-it was her dear and esnown loaf no doubt of
tha-and it bore the precious red card. But what hvas
this inscription staring her in the face? First Prize
awarded to Mrs. Mary Thompson" Rubietta read it
and while her heart sank Who "Nlrs Mary
Thompson she did not know but she did know
that Mrs. Thompson had been awarded prize for
bread she had not baked Mechanically the little girl
read the blue card the loaf beside her own Second
Prize, awarded to Miss Rubieta Gardener" She looked
critically at the second-prze loaf Could she have been
mistaken in her own brcad' But no. no. no! the
second prize loaf could be of hers though had
borne her a dozen times. The judges must have
mixed the exhibitors names, and have thought her
bread belonged to Mrs Thompson and Mrs. Thomp-
sons to her.
Something Yust be DONE and at once Some must
explain the judges; but who were the judges and
where were they? The hall not so crowded by
this time People beginning to gather at TIE race
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track outside, as the races were 10 commence
ubietta asked several people they could tell her who
Judged the bread before she found anyone who knew.
At last lady pointed out tall and fat
talking together and said, There two OF them
Rubietta made her way toward these determined
to as; for justice She stood near them for several
minutes unnotced, as she did not like to interrupt
their conversation. At length she said tmidy, If you
please" Neither Of the men heard her. eff YOU
please" she venturcd, little louder. But she had
to try the third time before the fat turned to her
and said, well, my little srl, what is it"
If you please, sir said Rubetta, nervously II
brought loaf of bread here and took first prize.
"Wc. wcll--very good, indeed Did you bake it
YOURSELF"
Eyes, sir but got only second prize
ooh, second prize, was it? Well, that's very good
for little girl like you"
"But please, sir" protested Rubictta, very solemny,
81 should have had first prize
NO indeed" said the fat Second is hrstratc
for child like YOU. Perhaps next year you will get
a red card If at first you don't succeed, try try,
again
Before Rubea could say anything more another man
came along and said to the two judges, Come along,
or you'll miss the races and they moved toward the
door leaving her iorlorny realizing that she had ap
pcacd the judges in vain. for they had under
stood what she talking about.
Tears sprang to her eyes but she winked them away
before they could fa Il won't cry she said to her
SELF as she walked slowly toward the race-track. NO,
| won't; no, | won't" and, she spoke, she bumped
against a stout old lady who was approaching the
Crystal Palace Excuse me- please began Rub
eta, looking up; and then she suddenly surprised the
old lady by throwing her around her and
claiming. ooh Mrs, Wilkins dear, dear Mrs. Will
kins how glad I YOU
why, Rubatta is it YOU? Bless YOU child, didn't
know you at first; and did you get prize your
bread"
In reply Rubictta poured forth her tale OF voc to
which Mrs Wilkins listened intcntly When she had
heard the whole story, she said, "Wcll Rubatta know
the judges, all three of EN-, and I'll do all for
you; but don't be too hopeful.
The three judges found before long, and they
all listened very kindly and respectfully to what Mrs
Wilkins had to say. The third judge a lady who
asked Rubetta number OF questions. and suggested
that they all go to the Crystal Palace" almost
deserted now, and look at the bread again, They did
So and after Rubctta told the Judges how she
that that loaf and no other, the she baked
the Judges began talk together in low tones. When
their consultation ended the lady Judge
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and laying her hand Rubctta'; shoulder said kindly:
81 am very sorry, my dear, but don't feel that
justified in changing awards Mrs Thonnp-
is here speak for herself, and the oavcs
very much alike We may have made a mistake.
but very careful, and don't think that We
did If either YOU Mrs. Thompson had put a mari.
your bread in baking, could be certain; but as
il is"
ooh, Oh oh :" cried Rubetta, excitedly my lucky
penny! my lucky penny. forgot all about it until this
very moment!
What do you mean, Rubieua:' asked Mrs. W-
kins
Why put my lucky penny in my loaf of bread
when | kneadng it, and it's in there now Cut
my loaf open and you'll find it. How could have
forgotten it,"
One of the took knife and slowly through
the middle OF the loaf Sure enough the knife struck:
something hard, and there the lucky penny como
to the rescue.
well, I guess it mistake, after all" said
the fat That is lucky penny for you, surely
&" think I am lucky to have such a good friend al
Mrs Wilkins take so much trouble for me-" said
Rubetta, putting her through her friends arn~
bushing at the thought OF how cooly she had bowed
Ms. Wilkins that very morning.
whats right said the tall "They say, *
friend in need is friend indeed"
Then cards produced, and at last Rubi-
eta had the Joy Of reading a red card
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she ovcrtakcn and the doctor stopped his horses
and invited Rubietta to take scat in the carriage.
She joyfully accepted the invitation. The horses
trotted quickly on past Mrs Jacksons without sign
of stopping, past the two-mc crossroads, and then
Rubietta became uneasy
short distance ahead she noticed the old white house
and old-iashoned phacton OF Mrs. Wilkins, stout,
niohcrly old woman whom Rubctta knew very well.
she often went Mrs Wilknss home to buy
butter and eggs On these occasions Mrs. Wilkins al
ways invited Rubictta to stay to tea gave her
cookies piece OF pie. apples, and once she
gave her beautiful scarlet geraniun in bloom, which
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She had decided to compete The fair wa; to be held
Friday, Rubietta prepared her bread ON Thurs
day
80 far, so good said R,bictta to herself, as she
kncadcd the dough for the last time Then she had
bright idea 81 wonder how it would do put my lucky
penny in loaf: That might help TO get the
prize. | believe I'll do it; but won't tell a soul
mother.
She was all alone in the kitchen, and drawing little
siiycr coin which she called her lucky penny from
her pocket she washed it carefully cut deep slash
in the dough, and dropped in the mascot Her checks
burning and her eyes shining with excitement
she rolled and smoothed the dough until she felt
that the silver was safe in the heart the loaf and
that no could guess her secret. Strange say,
that particular loaf better than any OF the others.
and later, when Rubictta drew it from the oven, light
a feather and baked to delicate brown her mother
looked at it critically and said This certainly is
handsome LOAF, the best OF the baking and YOU may
get second prize ii you don't get first But don't set
your heart on being winner. 1t often seems much
4 matter OF luck OF good baking
MAYBE the luck may my way, then" sug-
gcscd Rubictta. I've been real lucky since found
my lucky penny"
Friday morning dawncd clear and cloudlcss a brilliant
example OF "Octobcr's bright blue weather. The Gar
dencrs all ready early and about apast eight
Mr. and Mrs. Jones drove up for Fred, Clara and the
basket.
"l'm sorry we haven't for YOU, too Rubctta,"
said Mrs Jones' but some one will be sure to pick you
up, and I'll give your bread to the judges I'm going
exhibit butter and honey, I'll hand the bread
in with my exhibits"
I'm much obliged to you for taking the bread" said
Rubctta. Il think may get a ride from Of
the neighbors ii | start right away"
Dear me-" she said to herself "if I only had my
lucky penny in my pocket I'd be quite OF chance.
Wy didn't bring it, And then suddenly rercnl-
bcring where her lucky penny she laughed her
own forgetfulness and looked back once more
This time carriage approaching handsome
carriage with canopy top and drawn by two horses.
Rubctta knew it 1t belonged to DR.. Forrest
who lived in Bucvae, town about six miles from
the Gardeners, in the opposite direction from the fair,
DR. Forres was the Gardeners family doctor and some
times, when he to pay visit, lis wife, too came
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kept the Gardeners sng-room cheerful all winter
but though she and Mrs. Wilkins were such especial
friends, Rubiea felt rather uncomfortable the doc
tors carriage rolled rapidly along and overlook Mrs
Wilknss odd looking turnout for it exceedingly
notifying Rubietta to have the FORESTS hear Mrs
Wilkins cali ont, Good morning, Rubatta (which
way of saying her hard TO bear at any time,
but hardest in the presence of such an audience.
The fair reached at last A large number OF
people already there when the doctor drove tip
TO the gate, and Rubcttas heart lcapcd with JOY
she saw Fred and Clara standing with several OF her
scoonatcs watching with adniring and cnvious eyes
while Dr. Forrest lifted her out of the carriage.
After thanking the doctor as fervcnty as possible,
Rubietta joined the other Children who regarded her
with awe and admiration, and, indeed, she. was per-
son of considerable Importance She had arrived the
fair in splendid STYLE and besides. she exhibitor,
competing for prize.
Mrs. Jones took your bread to the Crystal
Palace" was Claras great The Crystal Palace
was a hall which served council-chanbcr and meet
ing place for several societies All the year
common wooden building, but fair day it suddenly
blossoncd into Crystal Palace, in which placed
all the exhibits, except OF course, the stock
By the time the children reached the crystal Palace
the doors were open and people we're crowding i'll.