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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
STORM ON THE LAKES.
Wild Wind and Waves Work TerriI



From all over the great lakes Wednes.
Gay came tales OF wrecks. dangers 'a;al
narrow escapes in the terrific gale OF Tues.
day night. The storm was defined by the
weather authorities as cyclone. with its
center between Chicago and Grand Ha.
ven. Mich. Tales of numerous wrecks
and dangers came from all points in the
southern portion Of Lake Michigan.
These reports not only told or vessels
wrecked and cargoes lost. hut many re
ports were made by captains who made
port in safety, telling of vessels in dis
trcss sighted when the seas were 50 high
and the wind so fierce as to make any at.
tempt at rescue impossible. 1t viii be
several days before all the dreadful story
of the storm can be learned
So far as Chicago is concerned. the
storm was the most disastrous of recent
years, not excepting the great gale oi
May, 1894. Old tugmen say that the
waves were higher thai> II any time since
1889. when the lake shore road ane; a part
OF Lincoln Park were washed away. Lin
coin Park Commissioners estimate The
damage done by the storm at $4,000.
Fisk Hail. the large new building OF the
Northwestern University. was for time
IN great danger of serious injury from the
high waves. The wall that was built out
INTO the lake to protect the building from
Just such storms was washed away at d
loss of $1,000. The steamer III. A. Tuttle
laden with grain from Chicago, went down
off Michigan City, the crew being taken
off by he savers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02

predecessor, Gen. Zurlinden, that Drey
fus was guilty. Premier Brisson then
took the tribune and in forcble speech
appealed to the chamber for support in
maintaining the supremacy of the civil
power. NJ. Brisson protested against the
manner of Gen. Chanoine's resignation,
declaring it to be contrary to all precedent.
He then demanded an adjournment of the
chamber in order to enable him to consult
with his colleagues, and the sitting was
suspended amid great excitement.
Later in the day vast crowds gathered
in the Place de la Concorde and began a
violent demonstration. The mob burned
several kiosks on the Place de la Con-
corde. A fight occurred or the Boule-
ward Montmartre between the police and
the anti-Jewish rioters and several OF the
mob had their heads broken. Another
serious conflict resulted from demonstra-
ton made by a number of royalists, who
assembled in front of the military club.
The royalist flag was snatched from the
hands of the man carrying it and violent
tussle followed. The excitement in the
streets continued throughout the evening.
the mob deliriously downing traitors.
Jews and NJ. Brisson until they were
hoarse. Arrests are made on the slight
est provocation. The following day France
was practically without a government.
The disgraceful scenes and excitement
temporarily put aside the Fashoda incl
dent and the fear of war arising there
from. Throughout the disturbing events
Tuesday not word or thought was deyot-
ed TO the war crisis, This distracted coun-
try is completely absorbed in her appalling
domestic troubles. and the people at large
scarcely recognize the existence of the
Fashoda disput" In some quarters it il
| believed the days of the third French re
public are numbered and another cata.
clysm in the history az the country is al
hand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
This and That.

The present system of musical nota-
ton was invented In the eleventh cen
tury.
Nearly 100000 persons make their
living in this country by the electric
industries.
Mexico has had fifty-fve presidents
since 1921. OF these, sixteen have died
violent deaths.
At the Strozzi Palace, in Rome, there
Is book made Of marble, the leaves be-
ing of marvellous thinness.
Agents from the Congo Free State
are securing Siam and the far East for
10000 coolies to be shipped TO the
Congo.
The lovely vivid green hlddenite, or
lithia emerald, Is found In North Caro-
lima. 1t has never been found outside
the United States.
The eye of the vulture is so con-
structed that il Is high-power tele-
scope, enabling the bird TO see objects
at an almost incredible distance.
The cost of keeping up the drinking
fountains and cattle troughs in London
is $500 per annum. A single trough
In busy thorOughfare costs $3.50.
Among the many mysteries of bird
migration is the fact that oversee
journeys are generally conducted in
the darkness and invariably against a
head wind.
The pupil of the eye is so called be
cause when looking in it very small
image of the observer may be seen
hence the term from the LIt:u pupil
lus," or little pupil.
In this country last year the number
of mIich cows increased about % per
cent. and the number Of other cattle
over 30 per cent. while the number Of
sheep and swine slightly decreased.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02

WARSHIPS TO CUBA.
Havana Harbor Is to Be Dragged for
Mines.

The President has decided that Ameri-
can warships shall be stationed in Havana
harbor, as requested by Admiral Samp-
son and other members of the evacuation
commission. The delay has been due to
official reluctance to expose national YES
sells and sailors to possible repetition of
the Maine horror. 1t was deemed discreet
to await convincing assurances from the
Spanish authorities that no torpedoes re-
mained which might be exploded by dis
gruntled civilians or revengeful Spanish
soldiers. These assurances have now been
forthcoming, but, nevertheless, every pre-
caution against rascality will be exercised.
The naval administration has for some
time been engaged in cquipping the Eagle
and Vixen at the Norfolk navy yard. os-
tensibly for surveying duty, but in reality
these vessels have been provided with ap-
paratus for dragging Havana harbor for
possible mines, and they will be promptly
dispatched TO carry out their purpose. 1t
is not intended to send any of the larger
armorclads IN f'uha
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
800 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased 10
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its
stages. and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the only positive euro known 70 the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional lis
ease. requires constitutional treatment. Hairs
Catarrh Cure is taken Internally. acting directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
thereby destroying tho foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting nature In doing
Its work. The propretCTs ha-e so much faith IN
its curative powers that the, after One Hundred
Dollars for any case that 1t falls to cure. Send
for list Of testimonials
Address, FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
kY-Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls FaIz2y Pills are the best
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02

1t was announced in Washington FRI
day morning that the peace negotiations in
Paris were proceeding satisfactorily, and
that Spain had accepted the terms of the
United States in regard to the Cuban debt.
and all matters within the province of the
joint com mission excepting the disposi-
ton of the Philippines.
The articles of the protocol settled ares
1. The cession of Porto Rico to the
United States.
2. The REIMBURSEMENT of all sovereignty
over Cuba and dependent islands, and the
cession of Cuba TO the United States for
its pacifcation and the establishment o. a
stable government.
3. This country assuming no portion Of
the Cuban debt.
A. The cession to the United States OF
an island Guam in the Ladrone group.
3. The withdrawal of Spain's forces
from the western hemisphere tnow going
on).
The one article to be decided is that pro-
and hold the harbor and city OF Manila
and Subig bay until peace commission
determines the rights of both Spain and
tue l. Hlltu STATES III the UIilppiiits.
The negotiations were nearly wrecked
on the Cuban debt snag. The Americans
were unyielding in their refusal to assume
single dollar of that debt. despite the
threats of the Spaniards to break off the
proceedings. Finally, the Americans re-
naming obduate, Senor Montero Rios,
head of the Spanish commission, tele-
graphed his resignation to Madrid, and af-
fairs became extremely critical. Had his
resigna ton been accepted, the other Span
isll commissioners would have followed
suit, and the peace negotiations would
have come TO an abrupt end. This result
was averted by the action of the Queen
Regent in begging Rios TO continue.
As last resort, the Spanish commits
soners begged for mercy, declaring that
should Spain be compelled to assume the
whole of the Cuban debt. it would mean
her utter financial ruin. THIS appeal was
sent TO President Mckinley, and resulted
in the midnight cabinet meeting in Phila-
delphia Wednesday nigh. The president
and his advisers decided again that Spain
must assume the debt. aud the Spanish
commissioners were forced to accept the
inevitable
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
STEAMER DoTY LOST.
She and Her Entire Crew Are at the
Bottom of Lake Michigan.

The magnificent lake steamer l.. Il,
Doty is lost. Her crew of eighteen or
nineteen perished. beyond reasonable
doubt, in Tuesdays hurricane. The wreck
age brought in TO Chicago by the tug
Prodigy was fully identified The Olive
Jeanette, the consort of the Doty, was
towed into port Friday morning. On
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock the towline
between her and the steamer snapped.
Then the two were as nearly as can be fig
ured thirty-five miles off Milwaukee. From
that time the Doty's story will never be
told. The fearful but vain fight of eigh-
teen or nineteen men for their lives in the
wild hurricane will remain an unwritten
page in the history of lake disasters. Even
where they found their graves will never
no known
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
gency that may occur either in the SCUBA

gency that may occur either in the Soudan
or nearer home.
AS the downfall of the Brisson ministry
is apparently traceable directly to the hos
tility of tue army to the steps which have
been taken looking 10 a revision of the
Dreyfus case, the natural effect will be
to undo what has been done in that direc-
ton, as it is net i'll the nature of a French
court to do anything distasteful to both
the Government and the army. For the
present army influence is superior to JUS
tice and the people, and if the forms of re-
vision should be gone through with the
result is likely to be merely repetition of
the perversions of justice which have been
witnessed in the past. 1t is safe to say
that this will be the inevitable outcome
should the new cabinet be of the charac-
ter foreshadowed by the tumultuous pro-
eeedings in the Chamber of Deputies on
Tuesday, when the rallying cry was "Nive
Parmee" and Down with the Jews"
Gen. Chanoine, in announcing his res
ignation, repeated the declaration of his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02

to his familiarity with the fellaheen. 1t
was his humane and shreGd management
of the Egyptians that enabled the sirdar
to lead them victoriously against the
mahdists all along the Nile to the glorious
triumph at Olndurman and the taking of
Fashoda.
An adequate story of the sirdars life
would read like one of Scott's romances
OF the East. His wanderings in Pales-
tine, the Soudan, Erzeroum, Africa and
elsewhere have been filled with thrilling
episodes. He has been shot at by Bedou-
ins, almost murdered in Palestine, nearly
hanged for being spy, but his delight has
been to penetrate dens of vilainy to find
out at all hazards the mysteries of the
Orient for himself. He has disguised him.
self a score of times, and has thrown dice
with death to further some military plan
of his own. Such is the sirdar.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
SERIOUS FOR FARMERS.
Oiscouraging Outlook in the North
ern Part of Dakota.

Discouraging Outlook in the North
ern Part of Dakota.
Reports from the northern part of North
Dakota as to the wheat situation are most
discouraging In some localities less than
% per cent of the wheat has been thrash
ed. and the continued bad weather makes
the situation so much worse. In some To-
calities there was fight on what was
deemed the excessive charge of the
thrashers. The price was not reduced ana
the contest has resulted in the farmers
losing thousands of dollars to save cent
or two per bushel. The weather has been
so bad that the harvest hands refused TO
sleep-in straw stacks any longer and are
leaving the country rapidly. This will re-
duee the hip so much that many of the
machines will be Unable to start up even
wien the weather does improve.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02

PREMIER RRIssoy. few weeks ago.
The situation is all the more surprising
N view of the pressing nature of the con
troversy with England over the Fashoda
affair. This seems TO have been complete
~ lost sight of in the excitement over the
Dreyfus case, for which the army is chief
ly ii not wholly responsible The sudden
act of Chanoine Is attributed to The hound
ing to which he has been subjected by
army officials. who are apparently more
eager 70 sarry on an aatisSemitic war in
the streets of Paris than to meet a for
eign enemy in central Africa.
The first inference is that this sudden ir,
ruption of the volcanic elements which
constitute so large a portion OF the gov
erning factions in the French Republic
will operate to the direct advantage of
Great Britain. While the French leaders
are torn to pieces with their dissensions
over internal affairs, England. with all
parties united and harmonious in support
of its foreign policy. will go on strengthens
ing itself and preparing for any emer-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
Found Dead In the Woods.

Westtield was excited little over year
ago by the mysterious disappearance Of
John Breckholz, well-to-do farmer of the
town of Springfield. Every effort has
been made since to find trace of him, but
all hopes of finding him had been aban-
doned. The other day William Guder-
john, while hunting in William Hamil-
toms woods discovered the body with the
back against tree. Breckholz had evil
IDENTIFY been taken sick and sat down, and
being unable to get up had perhaps died
from starvation. Fifteen hundred dollars
was found in his pockets
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02

NATIVES OF CUBA MAY ENLIST.
Plan to Add Spapie rds and Cubans to
limited Sfafea Armx

In his annual report Secretary Alger
will recommend that Cubans and Span
iards who are now in Cuba be enlisted in
the United States army for the purpose OF
doing garrison duty on the island. 1t is
estimated that there are about 1900
Spanish soldiers who will remain in Cuba,
and that large percentage of this num-
Der will seek enlistment in the ranks of
the regular army. 1t is also estimated
that there are about 10000 Cuban insur-
gents who would gladly accept service in
fhe America n army
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
MONEY FOR COAST DEFENSE.
Report of Gen. Wilson Asks for Ad-
ditional ApproDriation,

ditional Appropriation.
The annual report of Brig. Gen. John
NJ. Wilson, chief of engineers, L. s. A.
covers all operations connected with forti-
tications and river and harbor improve
ments during the past year.
In consequence of the war with Spain,
and the possibilities of h ,stile attack upon
our coasts, Gen. Wilson says pressing de-
mands of business inter sts required the
erection of seacoast batteries at numerous
points not contemplated in the scheme of
national defense. 1t may be confidently
6 ;serted. he adds. that the completion of
the projects upon which operations are
now in progress will practically insure
the safety of our principal harbors and
seacoast cities against attacks from the
sea.
Five hundred heavy guns, about 700
rapid fire guns of various sizes and about
1000 mortars are stil1 TO be mounted at
an approximate cost of $55, 100000. Gen.
Wilson asks Congress for S4.911.500 for
Notifications work to be expended next
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
THREATENS TO SHOOT.
Governor Tanner Will Make Trouble
for Imported Labor.

81 reiterate that | will not tolerate this
wholesale importa ton Of foreigners into
Illinois. And if hear that mob is to be
brought into this State. such as was taken
into Virden, care not on what railroad
it comes or for whom, | viii meet IT at the
State line and shoot it 10 pieces with Cat
ling guns"
So declared Gov. Tanner in a speech de-
livered before ! 200 auditors gathered at
the Knights of Pvtnias hall in Madison,
Ill The Governor blamed the mine OPP
orators for the loss of life at Nirden.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
a DIET OF GLASS.
Mzs. Sanderson's Servant Tells How
Aged Victim Waa killed

At the first days hearing of the sensa-
tional Sanderson murder case at Battle
Greek, Mich, the chief witness for the
State testified. This witness is Marie
Robertson, the former servant of Mr. and
Mrs. Sanderson. She told in detail the
story Of how Mrs. Mary Butterfeld San
derson fed her aged husband daily on
ground glass, which finally tore his vitals
away. Th. witness said that the accused
woman he'd told her she loatho her aged
husband, whom she designated an 'old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02

Sir Horatio Herbert Kitchener, the sir,
dar Of the Egyptian army and the new
hero of the Soudan is a young man-beng
but for the. high plas he has won by
merit in the military seESice of his coun-
try. He was born IN If and, and at 20
was lieutenant. jV 1888 he had been
advanced to the rank of colonel. He spent
eight years surveying inAfhe Holy Land,
during which he picked up very fair
knowledge of colloquial Arabic. This, to-
gether with his knowledge of the native
character, went far toward bis success in
the Soudan.
When Kitchener weat q Egypt as one
Of the officers appointed tesassst Sir Eve
lyn Wood in the formation of an Egyptian
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
STARVATION OF A STUDENT.
Death of Trinity College Man Caused
by Lack of Food.

James \. Allen, Trinity College stu.
dent of the class of 1902. died at Hartford,
Conn, Tuesday OF starvation after having
made heroic effort to work his way
through college on a dollar a week. He
got along on little more tnan 81 week,
eating only bread and coffee and carefully
guarding his poverty from his fellow stu
dents. The room he occupied was given
to him and furnished by President Smith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
BEGS FOR MERCY.
Spain Abandons Claims to Concessions
on Cuban Debt

The cable announces that Spain has at
last abandoned her attitude of claiming
any concessions in Cuba and Porto Rico
as a matter of right. and has now simply
thrown herself on the mercy of her con-
queror. The Spanish representatives did
this at Wednesdays session of the joint
peace commission in Paris, acting under
instructions from Madrid
They pointed out that only by some re-
lief from the Cuban debt could the com
pete ruin of Spain be averted, and sub
mitted facts and figures in proof of their
declaration. The cable containing this
was received in Washington
while the Pres dent was in Philadelphia
attending the peace jubilee, and Secretary
Hay Immediately sent the cablegram by
his executive clerk on a special train.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
Honored by the Pope

st. NNry's Institute, school for girls
at Marinette, has been honored by gift
from Pope Leo XIII. 1t is large and
fine likeness of the holy father. 1t was
entrusted to Bishop Messmer in private
audience during the latter's recent visit
to Rome, and was brought by him to this
country. Monsignore Fox of Green Bay
made the presentation. The pontiff also
sent his special blessing to each inmate of
the institute
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
Interest Paid ON State Money.

State Treasurer Peterson has made
statement that. SAT, ,00374 had been re-
ceived as interest on State moneys during
the four years ending Sept. 80. Before
the law was passed compelling the pay
ment of this TO the Itate the treasurer
appropriated it to his own use. The total
State tax levied for 1898 is 81, ,492, ,570
which is $500, 800 less than last year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
COMING ELECTIONS.
ofIicers Who As'e4S Be chosen in the

Various States
The elections will be held Tuesday, Nov
8. The elections for Representatives in
Congress will be held in all States bu,
three, namely, Maine, Vermont and Ore.
gon, which have elected their Representa-.
tives. In some of the States the elections
will have more significance, because OF
their bearing upon the selection of United
States Senators, Reference TO some Of
the most important elections follows:
New York will elect Governor and Leg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
Nsws of Minor Note.

Swedish papers state that traces of
Prof Andree's balloon polar expedition
have been found in Franz Josef land.
At Pitlston, Pa. at night, Corcoran
brothers cut awas six feet Of double
frame house which encroached on their
land
The cleanup Of this years output of
Klondike gold sent to the United States
assay Offices and mints amounts to $S.-
co.,
| reports from eonsuls show that Ameri-
cal. imports into China continue to in
crease, while those Of all other countries
decrease.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
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Blows Ont His Brains.

Bayard Tourtelott, former resident of
Pleasant Prairie, broke into locked room
In which one of his employees was staying,
upon hearing shotwfred. The sight was
sickening in the extreme. On the floor
weltering in his own blood was the man
gled body of Chris Jensen, while splashed
against the ceiling and walls were his
brains and blood. On the floor near the
body was an old musket which had evi-
IDENTIFY caused the awful work. 1t was a
case of suicide as Jensen had been de-
spondent and had threatened to take his
own life. He was % years old and unmar
ripd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
Great Capital OF Trusts.

The New York Werld prints a list of
All the trusts in existence. which, inelud-
ing the Eve now forming, make total OF
Ia; II estimates their united capital at
81 23S. Cos. 900 The trusts now forming
win alone be capitalized at S240,Gn,ulo.
All of these may be affected by the deels-
ion OF the Supreme Court against the
Joint Traffic Association.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-11-02
SICKNESS ON THE WANE.
Physical Condition of Cuban Troops
Reported Better.

The sickness among the troops at Sagua
de Tanamo and Bsracoa. Cuba, has de
creased. Soldiers Of the Cuban army are
still in their camps, living off the country
Gen. Wood has decided TO send Captain
Shelly into the interior of the province t
learn the real condition of the poor peo
pie. Lieut.. Brooks says the need for dis
tributing free rations win not RI greai
after the first of .ste year.