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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-10-10

A THOUGH William Henry Har-
"A rison was elected to the presi-
dency as the log-cabin candidate, in
the first of our frenzied. parading cam
paigns, he was born to one of "the
first families of Virginia." in a manor
house on the banks of the aristocratlc
James. As n son OF Benjamin Har-
rison, signer of the Declaration, with
the blood of Pocahontas in his veins,
and as a descendant of a Cromwellian
colonel who signed the death warrant
Of a king. no president has had "A
longer, more historic lineage.
In ability William Henry Harrison
fell below the standard OF his prede-
He was elected not because
he was a great statesman or n great
soldier, but because he vas thoroughly
representative of the new West. which
was fiattered to see In the White House
for the first time a man created in its
own image.
At Harrison's inauguration the
presidency entered an eclipse and
was held for 20 years by secondary
characters. who reigned. but did not
rule. With men of the eminence of
Clay and Webster. Calhoun and Ben
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-10-10

son administration and for the Wing
party. Early in the extra session OF
congress, that impression OF the sen
ator from Kentucky was sharply cor
rected by a presidential veto of n OF
his own bills-a banking bill.
The Wings were wild with rage !
the Democrats filled with glee. The
Democratic senators FASTENED In a
body TO the White House, where they
we're patting Tyler on the back while
a Wing mob outside in the yard was
making a voclferous, but futile pro
test. When the next veto came In
Clay himself called the cabinet TO
gether and the members, with ex
ception. agreed to resign.
The exception IA none other thar
that of the secretary OF state, Daniel
Webster. "Where am | to gof' the
god-like Daniel Numbered In his be
wilderment. Some told him TO go &c
one place, some to another. lie hello
on for two years, until he had on.
cluded the negotiation OF the Ashbur
ton treaty. which fixed the disputed
boundary between Maine and Canada
and then he resigned.
Upon Webster's retirement, Tyler
installed in the state department his
mentor and idol, John &. Calhoun, and
thus completed the overturn. The
cabinet was now out and out Demo
cratic and OF the pro-slavery brand.
Texas had seeded from Mexico,
American settlers. who We're facing the
choice Of slave labor or free labor.
were anxious to be admitted to the
Union. The slave holders OF the
southern states wanted to expand
their power over the vast Texan EN-.
plre as an Offset to the rapid expaD.
sion Of the free states in the great
West. But northern sentiment was
opposed.
At an oppOrtune moment for the
annexationists. the ubiquitous John
Bull, with his o%mnlpresent gunboat,
appeared on the Texan scene as q
mediator between Mexicans and
Texans. His entry gave the slave In.
terests the needed villain for the play,
and the cry went up that we must
n Texas to keep the British from
grabbing 1t.
Nevertheless the senate rejected
overwhelmingly the treaty. of annexa-
ton. Thereupon Tyler proposed TO
beat the devil around the stump, and
Texas was annexed the last night of
the administration by a simple joint
resolution, rushed through the two
houses of congress. :.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-10-10

ton, latterly Cass and Houston, Doug
las and Davis, Case and Wade. Sew
ard and Sumner in the senate, dis
tinction and leadership passed from
the White House to the capitol. 1t
was an ignoble period In our politics
when both parties were lodging the
ir~repressible issue OF slavery. and the
smaller the candidate for president
the better chance he had to dodge the
question.
In the teeth of a piercing northwest
wind, the old farmer president-elect,
bareheaded and disdaining the protec-
ton OF an %overcoat, rode horseback to
the capitol. After addressing a great
crowd that shiyered In It's shawIs and
furs, he Insisted, though h~alf-froZen,
on %remounting his horse and leading
the inaugural parade.
No sooner was the first Wing presi-
dent In the chair than the claims of
factions and the clamor for patronage
assailed him. Clay had declined
cabinet h~onors-and labors-in the
confident expectation of playing the
easier and more powerful role of the
power behind the throne. The i'm
perious manne OF the Great Com
moner wounding the presidential
pride, he was requested to make his
calls at the White House as infre-
quent and inconspicuous as he con-
.venlently could. Thereupon his total
absence became embarrassingiy con
%spicuous.
The one clear mandate of the cleo
ton Of 1910 was to turn out the Demo-
Gratis and give the Jobs to the Wings.
Straightway a hungry horde fell
upon Harrison and literally devoured
him. In a month to q day he was dead
Of pneumonia. the first president to
die In ONCE throughout the more than
90 years Of its existence.
This briefest Of administrations Is
a pathetic little story Of a simple,
lonely old man, lured from his farm
to be the sport Of politics. Ailing In
body and harried In mind, he was
without the are and companionship
Of his good wife, Anna Symmes Har-
rison. daughter of a New Jersey colo
mel In the Revolution who became
n of the pioneer soldiers of Ohio.
Broken by the hard toll Of a frontier
household and sorrowing for the loss
Of eight of her ten children, this wife
Of n president and grandmother Of
another. still was making ready to
take up her duties as mistress Of the
White House when the news Of her
husbands death came to her.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-10-10

REATNESS and the presidency
VI found John Tyler down on one
knee, playing "knucks" with his boys
in a pathway of his dooryard in VIII
liamsburg, that stately old yice-regai
village of colonial Virginia. lie had
rot even heard that Harrison was Ill,
until destiny, without steam, wire or
rail to carry II, sped TO him from WASH
ington by boat and buggy with the
news that the president had been dead
a day and that the empty presidential
chair was awaiting the vice president.
Tyler belongs among the third or
fourth-rate presidents. Although "A
cl~ean-handed. kindly man of good pres
enee and polished manners, he was
a mediocre country lawyer and a mar
row-minded politician. with a gift for
getting offices that he had no gift for
filling.
AS John Tyler stepped into the
White House. it's door closed against
the party which had elected him only
five months before. Death had turned
out the Wings after 80 days Of power
and caused IA political revolution.
Clay looked upon the accidental pres
ident as only a regent for the Harri-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
BELOVED GOLF CAME FIRST
Little Things Like Marital Ties and
the Demands of Business Didn't
Worry These Devotees.

A golfers wife had just told her hus-
band that she intended to leave him
for ever, not because he was a golfer,
but for some other reason.
"Will nothing alter your decision?
VIII nothing induce you to stay2" he
asked.
The wife was obdurate.
"Well." he said, ait is a terrible
shock, but While you are packing l
think l will go out on the lawn and
do little puttingw
This is reminiscent of a story Of one
Of the heroes of golf, an Edinburgh
innkeeper. who lived a hundred years
ago or Whereabouts. He was so devot-
ed to the game that he started playing
at dawn and was seen at night putting
on the green's by the light of a can
die. At last his wife applied for a
separation on the ground that her hus-
band was not attending to his bust
ness.
He went to the court, admitted the
impeachment. and said: "She can have
all got if she viii give me so much a
week TO buy golf balls. She can look
after the buSinessl"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
ALL SHE WANTED TO HEAR
Possibly Clerk Had More Information
to Give Out, but Elizabeth
Wouldn't Wait.

Elizabeth tripped blithely into the
country postoffice.
81 want to know" she demanded
with q tell-tale blush as she handed
the clerk pink communication ad-
dressed TO her lover, chow long it will
be before / get an answer to this
letter.
THAT depends" he answered; eff
he's in Jail they win let him write
once a month only; IL he's dead
broke he'll have to wait till he can
earn the price of a stamp, and have
no data upon which TO base an opinion
of his earning capacities. If he's III
in bed he may not care to dictate dis.
interested third party, and If it's small
pox they won't let him write at all !;
ditto, If he's dead. Then, again, II
he's got new girl"
At which moment he realized that
the fair Elizabeth had fiown.-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle-Telegrap
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
BIG ULCER
ALL HEALED

Here is another letter that makes me
happy" says Peterson. OF Buffalo. One
that / would rather have than thousand
dollars.
money isn't everything In this world.
There is many a big hearted. rich man
who would give all he has on earth to be
able to produce a remedy with such
mighty healing power as Peterson's Oint-
ment. to sell at all druggists for IS cents
a large box"
Dear Sirs:-
II was an untold sufferer from old run
ming sore and ulcers. i had tried most
everything without any relief from pain.
friend told me of your wonderful ONT
ment and the first box took away the
pain that had not left me before IN years.
and after using Just nine dollars worth
Of the salve l am cured. The ulcer was
3 inches by 61k inches, Is all healed and
can walk Never. never will be without
Peterson's again.
You may use this 10 recommend your
Gntment, II you wish. ! cannot say enough
10 praise It." Yours truly, Mrs. Albert
5outhcott, Medina, N. Y. Mail orders
slled by Peterson Ointment Co, Inc, Buff
falo. N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Gave
Relief
so
Writes
ouIla eoard SAID No.

A local tobacco salesman stopped
IN at a combination grocery end to-
baeco store kept by a colored woman.
He spent some time trying to con-
vince her Of the merits of brand Of
chewing tobacco. She was undecided
whether to lay in a supply. He was
very anxious 10 get her on his GUS
toners list. They argued back and
forth until she was almost convinced
It would be good policy to carry his
line. Finally she said with an air of
finality: LET the ouija board tell me
what to do" The little three-legged
pointer was put ipto commission and
whether propelled by her fingers or
going Of its own volItion, It made
speedy tracks to NO" And the to-
bacco salesman left without the order.
indianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Sounded Like IL.

A schoolteacher relates the follow
ing dialogue which took place during
recent examination;
Teacher-Johnny, spell and define
bewitehing.
Johnny-Be-witch-in fascinating.
Teacher-Correct. Now what does
fascinating meant Who can tellf
Silence for the space of half a min
ute, then up comes hand, SHAKING
with impatience to give the desired
Information.
Teacher-Well. Michael, tell US what
your idea of fascinating is.
Michael drawing, but shouting with
the utmost assurance)-It's phwhat
yer put in yer arm ter keep off small
pox.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
~. Advantage.

Sunday School Teacher-The man
with five talents increased them TO
TN, but the man with one hid his
That was wrong. wasn't it7
Willie Willls--Huh Think OF the
laugh he had on the other guy when
the income tax man came around and
took away % per cent Of the ten tai
enIs-Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

The British twln-screw Diesel en-
glned vessel Glenapp. which had Just
been built by Glasgow shipyard, Is
according to the local press the larg
est ana most powerful motor vessel r.
the world. It is OF 10000 tons dead
weight. and has two sets OF engines
constructed by Messrs. Harland &
Wolf at their Glasgow works. These
give total horse power Of 5000,
which figures represent a very marked
progress in this type Of vessel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Doesn't hurt a bit and Freazone
costs only a few cents.

With your fingers You can lit on
any hard corn. soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, and the hard skin cali
luses from bottom Of feet.
A tiny bottle of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply few
drops upon the corn or callous. In
stantly It stops hurting, then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or cali
lous right of. root and all, without
one bit OF pain or soreness. TRULY
No humbug ADV.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Don't Let Catarrh Drag
You into CONSUMPTION

be cured by sprays, inhalers, jeilies
and other local applications.
S. S. S. has proven most salts
factory remedy for Catarrh be-
cause it goes direct to its source,
and tends to remove the germs Of
the disease from the blood. Get a
bottle from your druggist today,
and begin the only logical treat
ment that gives real results. For
free medical advice write to Medi-
cal Director, 104 Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, Ga.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

ersl months and tried other remedies.
had read of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and decided to try it.
After taking twelve bottles | found
myself much improved and ! took six
more. / have never had any more
trouble in that respect since. | have
done all kinds OF work and at present
am an attendant at state Hospital
and am feeling fine. / have recon-
mended your Vegetable Compound TO
dozens of my friends and shall always
recommend il. - LILLIAN THARP, s24
S. 9Th ST., Carrollton, Ky.
II you have any symptom about which
you would like to know write to the
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass. for helpful advice given free Of
charge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
plaulnn the Game

Grace-She saves all letters she re-
ceives from her male friends.
Edythe-For her sentiment
Grace-No; she thinks she might
work breach OF promise suit out
OF them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Avoid Its Dangerous Stage. Il

There is a more serious stage of
Catarrh than the annoyance caused
by the stopped-up air passages,
and the hawking and splitting and
other distasteful features.
The real danger comes from the
tendency of the disease to continue
its course downward until the
lungs become affected, and then
dreaded consumption is on your
path. Your own experience has
taught you that the disease cannot
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Madison Offering a scenario prize
of S25 and a leading lady" contest to
stimulate interest, the Edwin Booth
Dramatic society of the University of
Wisconsin will undertake the produc-
ton of motion picture film depicting
campus life at the state university.
The society has already planned to
take movies of the Haresfoot produc-
ton, the junior clsss play and the uni
versity circus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Modern Poetry of Motion.

The orchestra softly played
kiss Me Again"
She gazed into his eyes
And breathed a sigh.
"Your dancing is like a poem,"
She said.
"Yes. yes, go on" he
Murmured.
"An Amy Lowell poem;
The feet
Are all mixed up"
She answered. Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Oshkosh-B Backed up by Equity men
representing forty-fve counties and
with the promise that he was assured
the support of laboring men through
out the state, ]. N. Tittemore, OF
Omro, president of the Wisconsin So
ciety of Equity, announced his willing
ness to become a candidate for gov
ernor of Wisconsin on the republican
ticket, following a meeting here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Laona-The Rev. E. o. Morstad,
John Shawano and Henry Richie,
members of the committee that went
to Washington in the interests of the
Pottawattomie Indians. report that
while their efforts TO secure an Indian
boarding school here proved futile,
they learned that the sum of $4,000,
set aside for school purposes when the
treaties We're made, but which was
never used, will probably be expended
for a public school here at an early
date.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

could not Walk any
lis lance, ride or
take any exercise at
all without resting.
If ! swept the floor
or did any kind of
work it would bring
my sickness on. /
was weak and lang
uid, had no energy,
and lifewasa misery
to me. oil was under
the care of a good
nhvairian for sew
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
tie Wasn,t Lonesome.

Old Lady--And what place do you
spend most of your time In In Francef
Ancient A. Il. F.'er-Brig, ma'am.-
Home Sector.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Janesville-A prank in stealing the
automobile of Fred Howe, this city.
and leaving it in vacant lot on
Fourth Ave. cost Bruce Jeffris and
George Dennison, prominent young
men of GAINESVILLE, 500 each. The
young men took the motor for joy
ride. When arrested, they denied the
charge. but pleaded guilty in munich
pal court and paid their fines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Shell Lake-A car Of dynamite is
being unloaded here and distributed
among the farmers II ranges from
20 to so per cent in strength. The
present high prices of all farm prod.
uce is acting as a strong impetus for
the farmers to get more land under
cultivation. Many new settlers are ar
irving here each week. most of whom
have bought cut-over land in this
vicinity and are actual settlers who
are building on their land and intend
TO make this their home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Golden Opportunity.

Judge-Haven't seen the defendant
some place before?
Lawyer-Yes, your honor; he taught
your wife how to sing like grand OPP
era star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

The Usual One.
"What was it made you feel so cut
up in that telephone AFFAIR."
II suppose II was the operator"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Don't worry over lost opportunities.
Keep your eyes open for the next one
that comes along.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

The average man thinks he sees the
image of perfection every time he
bumps up against a mirror.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Beaver Dam-Six farmers residing
west of Beaver Dam, E. Icoff, A.
Johns. A. Biel, Ed. Garvin. E. Nico and
J. Hepp, appeared before Judge Lyons
TO answer warrants sworn TO by w. A.
Stewart of the state dairy and food
commission. charging them with hay.
ing used dirty and rusty milk cans to
deliver milk to a cheese factory. Mr.
Icoff pleaded guilty and was fined SIS
and costs. The others pleaded not
guilty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Beloit- Mayor ]. A. Janvrin has
been advised by the United States
shipping board that the steamship
Gateway City, named in honor of Be
lott, for the city's achievement in the
liberty bond sale campaign, will be
launched at Hog Island about June
10. Miss Elizabeth Evans, daughter
of the Rev. E. ]. Evans, st. Paurs
Episcopal church, will christen the
ship in the name of Beloit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Bangor-The boy companions OF
Leonard Steinhoff. IL years old, staged
a hanging and selected Leonard as
the victim. They tied a rope around
his neck and strung him up a tree
about four feet from the ground
Passersby cut the boy down in time
to save his life. He was severely in
jured. The father of the victim threat
ems to sue for damages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
A Lady Of distinction.

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat'
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores.
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum Powder usually means a clear,
sweet. healthy skin.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
LIFE WAS A
MISERY To her
Says this Woman Until Re
lieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Carroilton. Ky .-"I suffered almost
two years with female weakness. 1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
On Detail.

Private Napoleon Booker Washing
ton Simpson had obtained leave of alb
sence TO visit his buddy, who had been
wounded and was In a nearby field
hospital He was stopped at the en-
trance by an army nurse, who asked
him what he wanted.
HAS you got a dark complicated
man named Johnson what's been shot
in dis hospital?' he inquired.
The nurse replied that there was
such person there adding, but he's
convalescing now"
"Ah beg yo' pardon?" said Nap per-
plexedIy, scratching his wool.
'He's convalesclng now" she re-
peated.
"Well," said Napoleon, "if yo' don't
mind, I'll set right here and wait till
he gets through. The Home Sector.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
. RECKLES
Nov IL The Time to Got Rid Of
Tbraa lsIv Srots

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed Of your freekles as Othins
double Strengths guaranteed TO remove
these homeiy spots.
Simply get ounce Of Othiue---doubIs
strength--from your druggist and apply =
little Of Il night and morning ana you
should soon see that even the worst freekies
have begun 10 disappear while the HgnteI
ones have vanished entirely II j. seiuoiE
ttat more than one ounce IL needed 70 com
plstciy clear the akin and gain besutlfu
clear complexion.
H. sure 10 ask for the double strength
Clthlne as this 10 sold under guarantees Of
npauev back IL & falls 20 remove freeklss-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
A Jawbreaker.

what dreadful name are you apply
ing to that man?"
Merely his owu," responded the
Russian courteously.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Better a live politician than a deao
hero.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Naturally.

"The hygienic experts set their faces
against kissing"
who doesp'tf"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Even Were New Suits Not $40
Sir oliver Lodge says that dying Is
Nike discarding al old quit Of clothf
10 some Of as doing the latter Is
most as hard as dying, truly .--Bos-
tor TranscrIpt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19
Bottle s', .; PE-RU-MA'
Entirely Free from
Catarrh of the Stomach

~Peruna has positively done for
me what many doctors failed 10
do. / have been time and again
compelled to take to my bed for
gave relief and while / always
keep 1t in the house for emerg-
encies, I consider myself entirely
free from catnrrh of the stomach.
the trouble from which / suf-
fered for so long before taking
this remedy.
Liquid or Tablet Fern
Sold Everywhere
Ask Your Dealer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Lots of men secretly pray for their
Il
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

All the world loves a winner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

The poorer the lawyer the fewer his
trials.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-19

Kenosha-M Mayor John C. Joachim
with members of the city council will
hold conference in Racine with Off
Gals of that city. at which it will be
proposed that the two cities enter into
joint purchase of.the gas plant there.
Kenosha receives 80 per cent of its
gas supply from the Racine plant
Racine has voted bond issue for the
purchase of the plant