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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-12
BANCROFT FAILED TO
 PAY SALESMAN STONE
ASKS BACK PAY AT THE RATE
 OF S35o PER MONTH.
Circuit Judge Beatty Enlightened on the Way History Is Made in California and Massa-
 chusetts.

Before United States Circuit Judge Be- atty of Idaho yesterday a jury was i'm paneled to try the suit of H. B. Hamby (assignee of N. J. Stone) against H. H. Bancroft to recover $9833 8 salary, to- gether with interest at per cent and the costs.
 The complaint recites that on August 20, 1886, N. J. Stone and the defendant entered into a contract, whereby in con slderation of the services rendered by Stone in taking the publication and sale of the historical works of H. II. Ban croft, the History Company sold to Stone one-tenth of the stock of the company and other property, Stone agreeing to de- vote his whole time for ten years to the publication and sale of the Bancroft his torical works The company contracted in addition to pay Stone a salary of s350 per month, and he was to engage in no other business, but to devote all his time and attention to the work laid out in the contract.
 Stone alleges that for the period begin ming on April l, 1894, to August 20 1896, the defendant refused to pay him his salary, although he presented himself daily at the office to tender his services in accordance with the terms of the con tract.
 Judge Seawell's court in April, 1S97 but was transferred to the United States Cir cult Court on June IS, 1S97 on the peti- ton of Bancroft who alleged that he was a citizen of Massachusetts.
 MT. Stone occupied the stand during the whole of the afternoon, and told the jurymen how at various times within the period set forth In the complaint he had demanded his salary from MT. Bancroft and had been refused; how he had regu- larly announced himself as ready for work, and how, just as regularly. the de- fendant had refused to give him work to do.
 An admission of the witness that he had sold certain patent medicine on his own account during the life of the con- tract and before the filing of the com plaint in this suit provoked some dis cussion between the opposing counsel. PIaintiff's counsel, Messrs. Eddy and Met son, insisted on knowing how much Stone had earned by selling the medi- cine, and the defendants counsel object ed The latter argued that the suit was for salary under an alleged contract that 1t was rot a suit for damages for viola ton of contract, and that, therefore it was not material whether he earned any thing or nothing by selling the medi- cine. If he had violated the contract he was not entitled to recover.
 The case will be resumed this morning
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-12
ISAAC BROMLEY DEAD.
The WeIl-Known Editors Life Ended
 at Norwich, Conn.,, Yesterday.

at IN NorW1cn, Conn., IeSLeIudy.
 Telegrams were received last evening announcing the death yesterday, at Nor wich. Conn, of Isaac H. Bromley, a brother of Uncle George T. Bromley, and uncle of David Williamson of this city. Isaac Bromley was one of the best known and ablest editorial writers in the United States He was the founder of the Nor wich Bulletin, and subsequently, editor of the Hartford Post He went to New York during the lifetime of Horace Greeley and became connected with the editorial de- nartment of the New York Tribune. For many years prior to his death he was one of the editors of the Tribune. His ac- ouaintance with the leading public men of this country was wide, and at Washing ion he was the welcome guest of PreSi- dents. Cabinet officers and United States Senators He was graduate of Yale SoIIeee a cIassmate of General w H. L. Barnes and a close friend of Chauncey M. DepeW.
 Isaac Bromley was appointed Govern ment director of the Union Pacific Rail- road by President Arthur. His official tours of inspection brought him several times to San Francisco, and while here he made a host of friends and was elected an honorary member of the Bohemian Club MT. Bromley was scholarly, com panionable man of rare geniality of dispo- sition In conversation he was gifted away beyond the common lot of mortals as he possessed a sense of humor that was captivating. MT. Bromley was 66 wears of age.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-12

M. Rogers, vacaville; Mrs; c; s. Abbott. Mrs. Frances H. Gray, Oakland; Mrs. Adena Mitchell, Miss Alice M. Lyon, Whittier: Mrs w. B. Pelton, Oakland Mrs. Belle Stockwell, Mrs. F. M. West, Stockton; Miss Ida Downing, Miss Emma. Iovetoy, Tulare Miss Ethel Fox and Miss Bee Fox, Redwood City; Mrs. W. w F. Nichols, San Mateo; Mrs. Anna l.. Bartlett, Pasadena; Mrs. Thomas, L. Miller, Belvedere; Mrs. s. l.. Kline, Cor c. | Martin, Mrs. s. F. Kib, San Jose; Mrs Young, Portland Oregon. < The delegates will meet this morning at State head0uarterS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-12
Yesterdays Fires.

An alarm was turned in from box 516 at 3:l5 yesterday afternoon for fire in the dwelling of M. Nichols on Michigan street, between Twenty-first and Twenty second. The damage Is estimated at $500 and the fire was caused by children play ing with matches. Box 95 at o'clock was for $25 blaze in the restaurant of G. Ce- laps at II Taylor street, caused by an oYerheated range.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-12
Lurline Salt Water Baths.

Bush, Larkin sts.; swimming Russian. hot and cold tub baths salt water direct from ocean.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-12
League of the Cross.

Company H, League of the Cross Ca- dets, is determined to do it's share toward securing new armory for the regiment. and just at present Is making extensive arrangements for an entertainment to be given in Metropolitan Temple, the pro- ceeds of which will be given to the ar nory fund
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-12
Freight Reduction.

Freight. Traffic Manager Sproule of the Southern Pacific announced a reduction of the freight rate on canned goods in car loads or shipments over S00O0 pounds. In the future the tariff will be 60 cents per hundred pounds and will apply from Cali fornia terminals and points common herewith to New York and New Orleans, via the Sunset route. These rates will go into effect on August r.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
WHITEsTOWN.

ONTARIO, July 4.---Today is our national
birthday. We should be, proud of our pros
perity and growth, and above all for the
principle of liberty to which are dedi-
Gated Roy Straight is home on furlough
but will return to Camp Douglas tomorrow,
Geo. War;, ". Ii. Williams. A. l.. Price
turned home Friday. !. Mr.. Sherwood, Of
Eiroy, the cattle buyer, is here, picking ~ all
the stock he can find. He ships on Wednes-
day Samuel Cholyin. of Wellington. was
in cur h.rg two days of last week Mr. and
Mrs Milton stokes, of sparta: celebrated the
Fourth in our 1wns I'D Haskell brought
his well drilling machine home Newton
Wallace is preparing to 20 with Roy Straight
to volunteer In Comnany y, and It Is thought
Others will go soon. The q. A X. s respect
fully declined to lead the procession on the
Fourth -. The heaviest rainfall of the sea
son thus far fell last Saturday evening.
terrific thunderI0it struck near Il. WaIiaces
barn. Grin Young and Ira Baldwin fell To
the floor from the shock; no damage done
The case of sullivan VS.. q. ILL., Schermehorn,
on July Ist, plaintiff WINS defendant pays
horn VS.. Sullivan good batch of witnesses
Is subpoenaed and preparation for q costly
suit for some one to pay Is on. We hear
words of praise of our street commissioner,
Andrew Motley His work is credit TO him
Miss Floss Saunders, q teacher for many
years of st. Paul. is enjoying the summer va
cation In our village with relatives and
friends Our cavalry battalion have been
nrarticing on tie Fourth. !. Rev. l.. l.. Thay
er. OF Janesvilie, and his family were NisI-
tors with relatives here last week. LIZ IS
rumored tina the r. Saadon farm and stock
was sold last week for S45e0 to a Dakota man.
Rev. Richards preached 9 sermon last sun
day night In m nOry OF the many mission
aries slaint recently in Africa. Miss Edna
Sewell led the u b. union last Sunday eve
ming. Robt. McCraeken, A. t Bolden and
ADDISON Bolden, Company Nj, Camp Douglas,
came home on Through for the Fourth. re-
turning Tuesday TO camp ONTARIO LAD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
THE FOURTH WAS QUIET IN vIROQUA

Many of Our Patriotic Citizens Went
Ont Of Town to Hear the Eagle Scream
While Others Remained at Home and
Screamed at the News from Santiago.
The Fourth was quiet ore in our
city and the streets had an appearance
OF Sunday during the intervals that
elapsed between exploding crackers, that
would occasionally startle the pedestri-
ans while searching for fresh war news
from Santiago. Many of the business
houses were closed during the entire
day and evening hours, thus adding to
the prevailing monotony that seemed
to rest over our city. Many were ab-
sent in other towns, assisting ia patri:
otto demonstrations by delivering ora
lions and making the "eagle scream"
in various other patriotic ways.
After the afternoon had advanced far
towards the time for the evening train,
look of expectancy was noticeable
upon the faces OF many, in anticipation
of hearing more soothing news from the
seat of war. After the arrival of the
train and the distribution of the mail
our citizens were soon returning home,
wearing Sampson and Schley express
sions that would occasionally beam into
I-told-you so smile. Even the good
housewife rejoiced when her liege lord
appeared in the door all wreathed in
smiles, and quieted the baby while aear-
ing the particulars.
During the evening the usual scenes
we're presented to the eye while sitting
on the porch and looking skyward. A
number of sky rockets would leave a
trail across the beautiful welkin that
was grandly illumined by the stars of
NIGHT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06

NJ have been Nettie Silbaugh and
Pothea Hanson OF Viroqua, VIM. Jordan
of Greenwood, Bernard OConnell and
Mr.. Brenizer of Ontario.
The Vernon county regiment is let
tered an" the last letter in the regi-
ment 1t fell to them by castings lots.
Relatives and friends Of the boys should
address their letters tc "A-B - Caup
Douglas, Wis, "Company NJ"
DR.. Brenizer, our orderly sargent,
rather took the conceit out of the crack
shots in the regimental Office in target
practice. lie did them all up.
Sacred service was conducted by
Regiment Chaplain jacobson at 1870
this morning. The attendance was
large, the sermon, prayer, songs, etc,
were patriotic and elevating. Attend
ance upon these services is not compul
sorry, but a very large per cent of the
home company lined up and marched to
the tabernacle. There will be service
at the Y. M. @. A. headquarters tonight.
Elmer Slime, the Readstown barber,
who is member of Company IN" is
making all kinds of extra change by
working spare moments at his trade.
Think 1 may well close by saying that
every member of Company "M' is we'll
and happy, is attending strictly to his
duty and is anxious to hear from home.
O.G. NJ.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
THAT SAD FAREWE ELL.

A Number of fearful Faces Among Rel
atiyes and Friends When Company m"
Departed.
The scenes enacted at the depot, last
Wednesday morning, when the soldier
bows said their farewells, were the COM
pletion If the terrible thoughts coming
to the minds OF the multitude as the
noise of changing bells and screaming
whistles reverberated from the distant
hills, that seemed to send echoes from the
gates of hell as the horrors of war were
thus presented. Even the June roses,
conspi ruous in the hands of many OF the
boys, conveyed sense OF sadness In
their dropping leaves and fading hues
when presented with cheerful words to
those who had come to witness their de-
parture. The familiar forms and faces
of the Grand Army men escorted the
home company to the depot, followed
by large number of citizens, assem-.
bied from far and near. The program,
as ranged, was successfully carried
o It, during frequent falls of rain FIR m
overhs nging clouds that seemed to aid
IN adding gloom to the occasion. On
behalf of the G.. A. r., Col. r. May
gave short address, advising the com
pany not to return until they had found
the enemy; that they were leaving home
and friends behind to go into a strange
country where there were no friends
and to be ever watchful for the enemy.
Captain Silbsugh made feeling and
manly address, thanking the citlzsns
for their kindness in looking after the
welfare of the company and by express
ing his deep veneration for the flag.
]. n. Tete and others also made re-
marks before the closing of the pro-
gram. Many sad faces we're seen among
those having sons or brothers within
the cars. The bovs seemed happy and
cheerful, however, and the train pulled
out with many expressions OF affection
to those whom they left behind, whera-
upon the crowd dispersed for their
homes through the increasing showers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN STATE CEN
TRIAL COMMITTEE, MILWAUKEE, June Is. !

HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN STATE CEN
TRIAL COMMITTEE, MILWAUKEE, June 10.
To the Republican Electors of Wisconsin:
By direction Of the State Central committee,
a convention of the republican electors of the
state of Wisconsin, will be held in the city OF
Milwaukee on Wednesday, the 18th day. OF Au-
gust, 1898, at II O'Clock noon. forathe purpose
OF nominating a Republican state ticket to be
voted for at the general election IN November
next, and TO transact such other business as
may properly come before the Convention.
The republican electors of Wisconsin are
cordially Invited to unite under this call in
sending delegates to said state convention.
Under the present basis of representation
the several assembly districts in the state are
entitled to one delegate for every two hum
dred and fifty ESQ republican votes. or major
part thereof cast at the last preceding presi-
Dental election.
Special attention Is hereby called to the fact
that all conventions to elect delegates to the
state convention must be called on notice of
not less than four weeks; all town or ward
caucuses as primaries to State convention on
"a notice of not less than ten days, and that
notice VI the meeting of such convention or
caucus shall be given in the usual manner.
EDWIN ID. COE, Chairman.
JOHN NJ. EWING, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
Dress Goods Department.

The largest assortment of wool dress
goods we have ever shown, bought as
much as possible from American mills,
which ara now producing fabrics equal
If not superior to many of the foreign
manufactures, and at materially less
prices.
line of black novelty good heft 38
inches wide at 35c per yard.
line OF similar effects, but strictly
all wool, perfect copies of imported
goods that are worth 75c per yard. We
offer this lot at SOC per per yard.
A large assortment of cotton and wool
novelties Sc to As in. wide at from 10 to
25c per yard worth rs per cent. more
money.
We show very large line Of summer
dress goods, such as laws, India linens,
Dimities, Batistes, fine Ginghams, Lap
pet MULES and silk mixtures at as low
prices rs they have ever been shown.
A large line of cotton shifting worth
12ac that we offer at the uniform price
of Zoe per yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
VICTORY OURS!

The Fourth OF July was day Of mo-
mentous events to the people Of the
nation, bringing from the seat of war
news of The complete humiliation of the
Spanish squadron at Santiago and the
capture OF the Spanish admiral, Cervera,
with 1900 prisoners; the demand ef
General Shafter for the surrender OF the
city by IL o'clock, Tuesday, on pain OF
bombardment; word from Admiral
Dewey that the Ladrone islands had
been captured; that Spanish gunboat
had surrendered; that q hundred or
more Spanish officers and men had been
taken, and that our first Philippine ex-
petition had landed. This 10, in part,
the thrilling record Of Fourth Of July
that has not bean kno vn since the bells
of Independence hall rang out their
sweet melody OF American freedom.
Admiral Cervera's feet which has been
held in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba
for six weeks past, by the combined
squadrons of Rear Admiral Sampson
and Commodore Schley lies today at
the bottom OF the Caribbean sea, off the
southern coast of Cuba. The Spanish
admiral is a prisoner of war on the
auxiliary gunboat Gloucester formerly
Mr.. J. Pierpont Morgan's yacht Corsair)
and 1000 to 1900 other Spanish officers
and sailors, all who escaped the fright
full carnage caused by the shells from
the American warships, are also held as
prisoners of war by the United States
navy.
r. The American victory is complete and
the American vessels were practically
untouched and only one man was killed,
though the ships were subjected to the
heavy fire of the Spanlards all the time
the battle lasted.
Admiral Cervera made as gallant a
dash for liberty aud for the preservation
of his ships, last Sunday, as has ever
occurred in the history of naval warfare.
La the face of overwhelming odds, with
nothing before him but inevitable de-
struction or surrender if he remained
any longer in the trap in which the
American fleet held him, he made bold
dash from the hsrbor at the time the
Americans least expected him to do SO,
and fighting every inch of his way, even
when his ship was ablaze and sinking,
he tried to escape the doom which was
written on the muzzle of every Ameri-
can gun trained upon his vessels.
One after the other of the Spanish
ships became the victims of the awful
rain of shells which the American bat
tleships, cruisers and gunboats poured
into them, and two hours after the first
of the fleet had started out of Santiago
harboI the destruction was over.
Admiral Ceryera escaped to the shore
in boat and as soon as he touched the
beach he surrendered himself and his
command to Lieut.. Morton. Lieut.
Commander Richard Wainwright soon
after grasped the hand of the gray
haired admiral and said to him, 81 con-
graduate you, sir, upon having made
as gallant fight as was ever witnessed
upon the sea-" 1t is said no American
ship was hit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
Get and Keen Emnlnyed.

The writer recently on sketching over
one OF Knights volumes devoted to the
Half Hour selections, happened to run
upon short paper emitted, cit Will
Never Do to be Idle. The authors name
is not given, but tle subject matter is
;sholeF ONE enough 0 give it place in
the English ciassics at Will Never
Do to Be Idle" the thought was sug-
gested to him by nimble old cobbler
in whose little shop he had undoubtedly
stopped for shelter from q passing
storm. 1t grew in his mind upon re-
Election, until he came to count the one
great sensible and conceivable evil to be
that of idleness. mo man." he says,
lis wretched in his energy" A soldier
at the full heighth of his spirit, and in
the heat of contest, is unconscious even
of wound. The orator in the full
flow of rhetoric is altogether exempt from
the fitiulaess of govt and rheumatism.
To be occupied, in its first meaning, is to
be possessed by a vital energizlng tenant.
When the tenancy is full and complete,
there can be no entry for any evil spirit.
But idleness is emptiness; where it is,
there the doors are thrown open, and the
devils troop in" What significant
thought this is tothe Dung of the pres
emit time-the Importance of constantly
doing something useful and healthful
IL boy or girl has nothing to do, the
devil will very soon find him or her
steady employment. II provision is not
made for sowing good oats. the fields
are always dragged ard ready for the
wild ones. Parents and children should
bind together. in the laudable purpose
of finding something to do that is whole
some for mind, morals and muscle. 1t
remunerative so much the better; it not
let it serve alone as a character builder.
Every boy and every girl should be put
to some wise employment, and kept
BEAUTIFULLY busy, for as the text says,
sit Will Never Do TO Be Idle" Our
unknown friend close his sweet admoni
tions with these timely precepts. I'm
fine do what you will, only do some
thing, and that actively and energeti-
oaiy. Read, oonsc,se, sport, think,
atndy the whole range is open to you -
only let your mind be full, and you will
then want little or nothing to fulfill your
happiness" Do not be idle-Byron J.
prica in Hudeon Star Ti,nas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06

Another great discovery mas been
made and that too, by a lady in this
country. "Disease fastened it's clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood it's severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily and could not
sleep. She finally discovered way to
recovery by purchasing of us bottle of
DR.. Kings New discovery for consump-
tion, and was so much relieved on TAX
ing first dose, that she slept all night
and with two bottles has been absolute
ly cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz." Thus writes w. G. Hammer
wick & Co.. of Shelby, N. @. Trial bot
ties free at E. FL. Craig & Co.'S. drug
store. Regular SIZE SOC and 81 every
bottle guaranteed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
school Report.


The following is the report OF Deli
school, town of Clinton, for term begin
ming May 2, and ending June "a
Whole number days taught, 80; number
pupils enrolled, 81; number days attend
a1ce, 765; average daily attendance 10
plus. Those neither absent nor tardy
during the term we're: Willie Glenn,
Ina, Charlie and Eugene Calhoun.
Tardy but not absent: Edna Stokes
and Maud Robbins Absent but not
tards: J. G. Smith, Otto Hill, Eugene
Dams, Beatrice and Jessie Miller, Myrtle
Hughes, Ray, Ernie, Linnie, Seldom,
Lloyd, Alonzo and Winnie CLARK, Nellie,
Oca, Eddie and Ray Collins. The pupils
are very Industrious and respectful and
havs the best wishes OF their teacher.
Rosa GLENN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-06
ROMANCE. July 1.-The glorious Fourth is

ROMANCE, July 2.-The glorious Fourth is
near and everyone is preparing to celebrate.
49,. Haying has CON menced. The crop is
heavy this season 49,. School closed last
week and the children are all glad FOR va
cation - Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knower are
rejoicing over the arrival of young son at
their home. . Miss Mary Barlin is doing
house work at Miss Sarah Fox. Dave and
Pete Adams have succeeded in putting quite
q respectable looking roof on Albert Adams
house Miss Letha Powell did shopping at
Genoa, Friday -. owen Ferguson and Agnes
Carpenter made a trip to parts unknown
Sunday. .Messrs. Peter and David Adams
are visiting in the vicinity of Rurdy.. Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Gauper, of Newton, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Lorenzo Fox. on Sun
day last, Mrs. Clara TulIoch, of Victory,
has been visiting relatives at this place.
Peter Adams visited Rockton and Cashton
not long ago. i. . George Powell and c. Hast
Ter have been working for John Carpenter.
Mr.. and Mrs Mack Shumway, of Mound
Rid re, were Sunday visitors in our valley,
Letha Powell visited with Agnes Carpenter.
Thursday. Mrs. Fred Adams was the guest
of Mrs Albert Halderson, recently. Mr..
Alex. Tulloch. of Victory, passed through
our quiet valley, Friday. We have plenty
of locusts down here. They are doing con
sieerabie damage to young fruit trees. The
spring wheat In this vicinity is rusting quite
badly, OLD MAID.