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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

ruption in the cable communication
the officials are beginning to resign
themselves to the belief that they
must wait for official news until boat
arrives at Hong Kong. In ordinary
times there is plenty OF communica-
ton by steamers as well as native
vessels between the Philippines and
the mainland and the officials will be
rather surprised if some news is not
coming in by this means tonight. Ii
Admiral Dewey wants troops TO hold
what he may gain in the Philippines,
he viii be sent as many as he needs
directly from San Francisco. 1t is
very likely the state volunteers will
make up the quota. The cabinet
talked about this Tuesday and is only
waiting to hear what Commodore
Dewey wants.
Meanwhile the plans Of the Cuban
campaign are being steadily deyei'
cped. There is no indication of a
change of purpose on the part Of the
military authorities who expect TO
land an expeditionary force in Cuba in
a very short time. Admiral Sampson,
so far as the navy department knows,
is steadily maintaining the blockade
of the Cuban coast and this is not
likely to be abandoned for the pres
ent, though two or three of his ships
may be sent to meet the Oregon on
her way from Rio Janeiro. While
the officials of the navy department
naturally feel a warm interest in this
race of the magnificent battleship
around the continent, they profess to
feel little anxiety as to the outcome,
Notwithstanding the current talk OF
an effort ON the part of the Spanish
flying squadron to cut off the Oregon
The proclamation directed against
the Spanish residents Of the United
States by the state department has not
yet been issued, nor is it certain that
it will issue, that probably depend
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

Madrid, May l,~-rhe proclamation
of martial law has caused much ala-
satisfaction for being declared unex-
poctedly and unless the government
had information OF secret conspir-
acy. Sundays demonstration WINS.
portontious compared with tho triutnH
disturbances upon the occasion OF ln1
proclamation OF the Cuban armistica-
The newspapers particularly are ala-
contented at the state Of affairs exist
Ing. All interest is now conferred In
the debates In the oortes. The martial
like language. beginnings
Whereas, spain, finding herself AT
war with the United States, tho power
oi the ciyll authorities In spain In
suspended. Whereas, IL 10 necessary
to prevent any impairment OF the IN.
triotlc efforts which are being mnna
by the nation with manly energy and
veritablo enthusiasm. Article "A
state OF siege IN Madrid is hereby pro-
CLAIMED Second AS IL conseQuouu@
nC uraer those Of the press Included.
VIII 10 trled ny MILITARY TRIBUNALS.
lhree--ln article are included NJ
lenses committed by those VINO, with
out SPECIAL authorization. hail puhliRh
anytnlnB reia..,e to any operations oi
the war whatsoever lhen folFs
articles which prohibit meetings ind
public demonstrations.
In congress yesterday resolutions
OF homage In honor OF those killed
In the naval engagement on Uavite
was adopted unanimously. A mas-
sage from the queen regent was than
adopted. the republicans, carlists and
CONSERVATIVES Young III the negative
The official account OF Captain
General AugIsti communication IA tn
the offer OF the British consul ut Man
Tia to place al tho Chinese kibjects
In the philippines unuer tie prg1an-
ton OF the British dag. says: Cap
tain General August wires tnat the
British consul called upon nlni to say
that he would take the Chinese suh-
Jects In the philippines under the
British flag In order to safeguard their
lives and property. Senior Moret. sec
rotary Of the colonies, replied 10
General August that thsre h.
no reason TO accept The protectorntsp
which the British consul wished to ak
ercise. The british consuls offar
has been communicated to tho
powers.
The government apparently scrs
some deep laid machination ON TIM
part OF Great Britain. for the official
note says: This news caused sur
prise, although the people are accus-
toned to the methods OF those who d.
rect British interests. !"
An article written by General Wsy-
Ter has appeared In newspaper al
Palma, his home. The general says
that II the government had been prn-
pared, Spain would now be covered
with glory. Weyler asserted that tho
Spanish army and navy is superior
In discipline to the Yankees, whose
lack OF discipline was manifested In
the loss OF the Maine He then ae-
cuses the Spanish government OF
weakness and concludes with making
pessimistic predictions regarding the
future.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

charge from the forces in camp was
Frank Lewis OF Company +, third reg
iment, the surgeon finding that he. was
consumptive and not equal to the
hard work that will be required o. the
soldiers, Lewis enlisted at Portage
last week, He has been Ave years Ina
the regular army and his horas Is at
New Orleans but he has been follow
ing the painting trade at Portage.
A restaurant has been opened under.
the Grand stand SO that visitors can be-
supplied with meals, Col. CALDWELL
has established a postofiices Ia thu
grand stand building
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
ATTACK ON MAINE COAST
Warship Reported to Re In ahec Ray os.
Fundy.

ST Johns, May 4.~-heasN irinG is
reported To have been heard In ths
bay south OF Trehassey before day
break sunday This is distinct from
the cannonading heard Off Cape RAGS
saturday night. Telegraph operators
at rropassey and Cape Race rory
explicitly confirm the early reports o..
heavy firing In the bay south or
Trepassey Saturday night The arinx
lasted from ten to fifteen minmaoa.
About o'clock Saturday afternoon n
large steamer was seen In the ofy,nr
II was believed from It's unusual an
pearance to be a warship.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

t|1ouS and that he was not able TO
answer for order with the powers al
his disposal. Thereupon an edict was
issued, placing Madrid under martial
law and the military governor, Gen,
laoan, received stringent orders from
Gomsa, the minister Of war for thl
preservation Of peace. Meanwhile the
papuyt council rs discussing the po-
Ellcu situation III spain. BermoJo,
mHls,yG ol marine, ana lorrea are
s,ruuaty IN favor OF an ImmcOlate Sus-
ptuSt>u OF tue CouStIlulOnal guaran-
lees, u step winch requires The CioSlns
the ,ab!ne, however Consider THIS IN
tvIlN ,oleml al The preseu, momenl.
,Gt>.o - a general uSuvt mat u total
,,.....-. sass - ,utuAuvuI
anu ma, il VIII probably END IN 4
lupSsucraple modification OF the pres
EN- government, possibly in the torn
alton of a national ministry under the
presidency OF Marshal Martinez Cam
los In any case the parliament is
certain TO be closed shortly. me
eteuts OF the last few days have UNI
dCubtedl. increased the popularity ot
Gene}al We! lcr who favors an out ana
OF war ron1y At the same time
there is no real ground for anticipat-
ing that he wll come to the head OF
affairs. The politicians and people at
larse have teen paying but little at
tentIon TO MIN recently. his party is
composed OF few persons OF very
high stanuug. Moreover everyone
recognizes TIA, Weyler's cruelty in
Cuba and his policy as to the recon
eentrados largely contributed 10
bring aboat the present state OF al
fairs, wh's his alleged notorious
laxlty in regaIo to public money made
him much msliked. The country en-
masse is opposed to the idea Of re-
public The people prefer Don Carlos
or anything to such change, They
had enough OF republic In 1873.
The indignation which is felt Mt pres
ent is not against the present
dynasty but against the government
and politicians in general. II milf
tary dictatorship could come 1t would
most probably he under the queen
regent and the dictator would possibly
be General MARTINEZ Campos, Even
General Poiavieja has more of
chance than Weyler Such a Dictator
ship would take the form Of confcrrinS
the premiership on one of these gen
erals with fun powers.
Madrid, May L. During the demon
STATIONS Monday night the suldiery
at the barracks were only prevented
from joining the mob by the personal
pleadmgs of the officers, Many officers
mingled with the mob, melting at
lacks upon the residences of the min
listers
London May 4 "A special from
Madrid says The chamber assembled
Tuesday amid wild excitement unpar-
alleled in twenty years The full
strength OF the police was called out
and the troops kept In barracks under
arms. There were scandalous scenes
while Sagasta was speaking, republic
ans and Carlists hurting insulting and
abominable epithets, filling the mod
crate members with shame
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

Aguilera, the civil governor OF Madrid,
broke up the procession with the aid
OF the police who were badly stoned
and had to charge the crowd. The
authorities thereupon met with Aguil-
era, who announced his intention OF
resigning, saying that 1t cost him
great trouble to repress such NANTES
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
THRONE
TOTTERS
Extensive Revolutionary
Demonstration
in Spain.
Sagasta Ministry Likely
to Be Driven
From Office.
Soldiery Restrained Only
BY Personal Plead
ings of Officers.

Vienna, May lit is believed here
that the Spanish dynasty is nearing
an end.
London, May THE Daily Nails
Madrid special says there is no longer
any doubt that the internal situation
is causing the government almost as
much uneaSineSS as the external.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
FOUR MAJOR GENERALS.

Washington, May At is the un-
Outstanding among some senators
that four major generals Of the volun-
teer army have been determined upon
and that they are Generals Otis Of
New York, Wilson OF Delaware, Lee
of Virginia and Wheeler Of Alabama
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
WHEAT DUTIES SUSPENDED.

Paris, May 4.-The French cabinet
Tuesday. on recommendations OF thr
council OF agriculture. approved sup
preston Of the duties on wheat at
French ports until July |. From that
time forward duty OF seven
francs will he imposed without abate-
ment. The suppression OF wheat du-
ties commences today.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

Opcn. HiVh. Low Clos.
lng. eHt est, lns
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
MAY GO TO CAPITAL
SlOONER WANTS THE BADGER
TROOPS IN WASHINGTON.
ARMY SURGEON ARRIVES

'ieut Col, filton Prepares for physi.
cal Examination OF the Volunteers
Camp Names Of the Three Regi-
ments No Plans Settled ON for
additional Regiments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows III" 1n"o.
ing. highest, lowest and closing prices
u produce Tuesday in Chicago;
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
GLADSTONE RESTS EASIER,

London, May 4.-Gladstone is rest
ing distinctly easier. He had good
nights sleep
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
DIED.
Death of q Young Wife.

Again the death angel.has entered our COM
munity and called a fair and promising
Young woman from our midst, la the person
Of Mrs. LUyERIA LowRIE HILL. who scarce
seven months ago plighted her hopes TO a
now bereaved husband to walk LIES journey
together which has been cut short % the
call of the Master. Since two years ago this
month, when her father. the late j. p. Low
RE answered the summons from above, she
was the light and JOY of the home and COM
fort of the stricken mother Now in that
home light has been eXtinguished and JOY
has been changed to sadness Since her mar
rage to Thos. 7. Hill she has remained at the
home to cheer and brighten the life of a de-
voted mother, while her husband was called
away to attend TO business as travelling
salesman. He was called to her bedside on
Tuesday June 9TH, 10 see her suffer the bit
| fer pangs OF death, which separated them in
! this world on the following Friday. She as
sured her friends and relatives that all was
well, as death was robbed Of its sting and the
| hearted and loving in her manner, always
expressing sympathy and affection toward
everyone, making all feel that in this world
with its darkness there are sunbeams that
drive away the mist.
a very large number of friends and neigh
bors gathered at the home, where the funeral
services were held, to pay their final farewell
to the deceased. Prayers and sympathy were
upon the lips of the congregation in behalf OF
the stricken ones.
The deceased leaves a husband, mother,
brothert ana sister, besides numerous other
relatives and friends TO mourn her untimeiy
demise. The services were conducted by
Reys- Peckham and Cooper. The latter Is the
family pastor, while the former, from earlier
ac0uaintance and like minsstrations IN the
same home, preached the sermon. be, too
having performed the marriage ceremony in
November. 1857. The deceased was 90 years
and % days old. Her body was laid to rest
until the resurrection morn Ia the cemetery
at Viroqaa. I. Z. p.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
Jots From the south and Front.

CAMP THOMAS, LYLE GA June 10.
EDITOR CENSOR: | am at leisure for two
hours and thought l would write YOU 4. few
lines. There are eight of our regiment on
provost guard at Cloud Springs, guarding
the springs. They are about two miles from
camp. We will be relieved in five days by
another eight men. They ere the finest
springs that have ever seen, and the mark
around it is very nice indeed. There are only
Two regiments allowed to have water from
there-the Third Wisconsin and the Fifth
Illinois The other regiments get their water
from other points. have seen things / never
expected to see while here. / have been all
over the old battlefield, and looked at those
fine monuments that have been erected since
the war of 81. Lookout mountain, near Chat
tanooga, is another place of interest which I
cannot begin to describe, with its many beau
tiful sights surrounding There is cable
line that carries visitors up The BLUR is
some 5000 feet high, From the toD one can
see portions of eight different states.
The boys of the Third Wisconsin are all
feeling WELL with but few exceptions. We
have all been vaccinated, and some of the
boys have very sore arms.
Talk about darkies! This is the country
for them. 1t IS wonder to me how they all
live here. for they are too lazy to work and
there is no farming done here. Some of them
have small peach orchard and others small
berry patches, while some work by the day
for whatever they can get. Wages range
from rs cents day to So and "a per week.
/ wish you could see the dress parade of
every company at night, as well as the drill
ing of artillery. 1t is a pretty sight.
Well as it is about time for me to go on
duty | will close for this time. We don't
know how long we will stay here
FRANK PERHAM,
p. S.-You don't know how much we appre-
ciate news from home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
Guide Board Law.

The following is the law providing
for guide boards. The law should be
observed, as it is good, inexpensive
and of great benefit to the travelling
public. The substance of the law is as
follows:
SEC. l. Sec. 1927 of the revised
statutes for 1878 is hereby amended to
read as follows: Sec. 1927. The
chairman of each town shall cause to
be erected at the intersection within
his town, of all main rave.ed roads,
with other established roads, suitable
guide boards giving direction and dis
lance from point of such intersection
to adjoining or important towns; and
shall keep in repair all guide boards
erected, the expense to be raid from
the treasury of the town. and every
such chairman VINO neglects to direct
or repair any sign board, sfter ten
days notice in wiring has been psr-
sonally served upon him, st ting that
such guide board has not been erected
or that it is out of repair, shall for
each month that elapses after sfid ten
dave, and for eacn instance Of snch
neglect, for such time forfeit fve do lars,
one half to go TO the person making the
complaint aud the other half ~ the
school fund.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
A Big Picnic for the woodmen.

Notwithstanding the gloomy prospect
for favorable weather, Saturday mora
ing, delegation of one hundred and
twenty boarded the special train in this
city. accompanied by the La Fargo
band, bound for the annual picnic of
the Southwestern Woodman association
at Onaaska. The crowd was increased
to two hundred before Sparta was
reached, making the most formidable
delegation to go in one body to the
celebration. At La Crosse most of the
Viroqua delegation transferred to the
Burlington line for the balance of the
distance The superb ladies' band of
Onalaeka and the lively camp of that
city, welcomed the visitors in most be-
coming style. The parade of the order
was soon formed and paraded the city,
goodly showing Of goats leading the
pro ,ession. Five bands and a very
large number of members completed
the line, making creditable showing for
the order. Arriving at the splendidlv
arranged grounds. 10 fine grove.
Mayor Aiken, Of Onalaska, made the
address of welcome, which was responded
to by Judge Reed, of La Crosse and
Judge Mahoney of this place. The af-
ternoon program was practically aban-
doped on account of heavy rain, bnt the
principal speakers, Mayor Chas. E. Hhe-
Ian, of Madison, and Rev, W f. Emery,
of Durand, managed to get in their talks
between showers
Ooalaska is pleasant little city. She
was attired IN holiday dress and her
citizens did everything in their power
to make The picnic and visit of The
Woodmen agreeable and a success.
The return trip was made in two and
a half hours, the party arriving at $50,
without accident or nything to mar
the pleasure Of the day, except rain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
Sons cH the Buckeye State.

Gov Bushnell, of Ohio, who took part
in the semi-centennial celebration at
Madison, in his clever and brilliant
speech paid the following high tribute
to the memory of Gene.ai Rusk
mo arm" he said, "has been more
potent in the redemption of the vast
wilderness than that of Ohio. A million
of her sons and daughters live west of
her borders, and it is our pride that so
many of them settled here and with your
splendid citizenship from foreign lands
have made this one of the grandest COM
monwealths of the union; and it is with
special pride we recall the fact that one
of the nobest of men, citizen and soldier,
farmer and statesman, at one time your
chief executive, at another member of
the cabinet-honoring every position he
occupied Uncle Jerry Risk, as he was
Familiarity called-was Buckeye boy.
Remembering this and our ties of blood
and humanity, as our younger sister,
we desire to remind you of our coming
centennial celebration = 5 years hence
aud here and now, in behalf Of our
whole people, extend you cordial invi-
tation."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
Test of the New Binder.

The La Crosse Daily Press, of Friday
last, says the Brown binder successfully
demonstrated it's utility under more
than ordinarily trying circumstances
A regular field trial Of the new machine
wes made upon the farm of Mr.. Rich
mend, on French Island. Directors
Coffl and and Brown, of Viroqua, the lat
ter the inventor of the machine, were
present, as we'll as the local officials.
The trial was made on field of heavy
green rye under very adverse condi-
tious, and the binder acquitted itself in
so satisfactory manner that work will
proceed at once to tnrn out as many
machines as possible this year. A single
team of small horses was able TO handle
the binder with ease in the heavy gram,
fact which delighted the directorate.
Pr .ctically no changes will be made in
the present make up Of the machine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
III -16out @ou~ HelyA6ors ana friends.

Willie Tollefson il over from l.,
Crosse for u visit
Editor McMauamy was down from
Cashton on Mo nday.
Formers are unusually busy, ane
therefore town is surprisingly quiet.
The latest soft summer shirts in
/ Madras, ETC., at Michaelsohn's.
james Horribly, of Liberty Pole, is
studying telegraphy at Victory.
Strawberries are or will be more
abundant than ever before.
DR.. McElwee at the Viroqua hotel,
on Tuesday, June 81. Consultation
| free.
County Surveyor Knower announces
this candidacy for denomination before
the republican county convention.
Mrs M ID. Chase and daughter
Mable, are visiting at Madison, Slough
ton and other places.
Keep cool and get lighi washable
| pair of pants or coat and vest at Mich
aelsohn's.
Wanted, girl to do general house
work Inquire of Mrs. o. g. Munson
or at this office.
Large delegations of young ladies'
from this city and surrounding country
have gone to Sparta to pick barries.
20. J. Cherrington went to La Fargo,
Sunday, to see his son Will, who had
an attack of pneumonia.
The city fathers did no official bust
ness at Monday nights council meeting
other than allow about $3.50 in accounts
Albert G.. Hinckley comes from
Chicago to join his father in the publ
cation OF his newspapers at Sparta and
Tomah.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed. Wiganowsky,
who reside five miles northeast of town,
mourn the loss of three year old son
from measles.
That popular gentleman and friend
of all, M. A. Rawson, has been elected
president of the Wisconsin grand coun-
Gil of order of united commercial travel
ers.
The maiden hung her shapely head
and whispered in my ear, "Yours till
death I'll always be. Just promise me
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents e III.
Craig q Go.
Late news from Chicago is to the
effect that the venerable Timothy Mad
den, of Christiana, is ut the threshold Of
death. He has been in that city for
some weeks receiving medical treatment.
Hon. G. w. Taylor, of Marinette,
auxiliary member of the state board of
control, was in the city on Monday for
the purpose of paying an official visit to
the county house and jail.
-Cubela, the Grant county man, who
was arrested charged with bringing
young wolves into this county for the
purpose of securing the bounty, was
bound ever to circuit court by Squire
McMichae.
Sunday was a red-letter day for
Sunday school and church workers of
Viroqua, the annual festival of Child
ren's day, which was splendidly cele-
bratsd. The Congregationalists held
their services in the morning and the
Methodists in the evening. Both pre-
sented novel and interesting programs.
Tue churches were finely decorated with
spring's sweetest and prettiest flowers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
Timely Advice of one Who knows.

The Edgerton Tobacco Reporter
gives the following timely word to its
readers, which is appropriate to this
section: A fixed purpose to raise good,
serviceahle tobacco should be The defin-
tie aim OF every tobacco grower during
the season of 1898. No grower can aver
afford to let tobacco crop care for itself.
In view of the prevailing uncertainty
resulting from the war situation, careful
cultivation is prime n eceHsity this
year. Prices may go up, or they may
go down, but without question the crops
set early, cultivated carefully and mar
keted early, stands the best chance of
yielding profitable returns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-15
A Big Church Gathering.

The members of Coca Prairie congre-
cation are beetirring themselves in pre-
paration for receiving and &c srtaining
the Norwegian Lutheran Sypod, which
holds it's annual meeting at Coon Prairie
church, June I'D to 2S.h. Tue Synod
district embraces all territory east of the
Mississippi river, or that over which
Bishop Halvorsen has jurisdiction. The
meeting will be.a very largr one, en-
brtcing as it does ministers, laymen
and de egates. Besides the colnmodious
church. large tent will be provided.
The sessions of the synod will be open
to all.