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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20
Notes of Current Events.

Apothecares are wanted in the navy,
Uncle Sam has use for some on his war
ships.
A Baltimore tobacco importer alleges
that the cigar manufacturers of Havana
paid Gen. WeyIer $4,000 in gold TO pro-
hibit the shipment of Havana tobacco
from the island
Benjamin Taylor, believed to be the
oldest mau in Texas, died at his home at
Azel. Tarrapt County. He was n native
of South Carolina, and had lived in Texas
forty-seven years.
Charles A. Long, a well-known book
maker, whose parents reside NJ Sedalia,
Mo-, but who has lived in Chicago for
several years, died at Hot Springs, Ark,
of consumption, aged % years.
A system of improvement of the public
highways has been inaugurated in Pettis
County, AIo. The County Court has or
dered an election to vote upon a PROPOSE
ton to establish n six-mile road district,
with Sedalia as the center.
The equal taxation committee of the
st. Louis Single Tax League claims to
have evidence that more than $3.50. .000.-
600 worth in actual cash value OF real
estate and franchises in St. Louis goes
untaxed."
George Stout, pugilist, died of blow
dealt in a ring fight by Oscar Gardner, at
Columbus, O.
Hudson Maxim, brother of Hiram, the
inyeator OF the famous Maxim gun, has
:nvense.l a cannon t. throw torpedoes into
the air. 1t promises to be even more dead
ly than his brothers death-deaIag inven-
ton.
Evidences of the prehistoric peoples who
inhabited the valleys of the Gila and Salt
rivers in Arizona have recently been dis
covered, and enough testimony has been
found TO reveal the fact that in these val
leys once dweit a mighty and prosperous
people numbering rot less than 2,0O0,000
and probably reaching 100000.
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served galleries were c'ncerned, ana an
holding tickets were act ammodated. The
multitude suffered. however. The space
for the public was restricted and only
comparatively few of the thousands who
stood in the dense line stretching down
stair and corridor to the basement for
hours were admitted. As on Wednesday,
many women fainted in the crush and
were carried ont and others dropped out
Of the lines at last from fatigue aud ex-
haustion.
Prominent personages from all over the
Union were pointed cut here and there.
The diplomatic gallery was filled with
members of the diplomatic corps, with
their ladies, eager to see how Congress
would receive the situation as left by
diplomacy. The executive gallery, save
for the first row of seats, was also hlled
by ladies and gentlemen holding tickets
from the White House. The scene was
memorable as the eye swept the banked
galleries and the animated group OF mem
hers on the floor below, but there was less
hubbub and evidence of excitement than
there was Wednesday. In subdued tones
everybody was discussing the latest phase
of the situation. The general public, as
manifested by the spirit of the galleries.
seemed in favor of brushing aside the lat
est offer of Spain. and this feeling was
reflected by some members on the moor,
but the conservatives circulating here and
there were counseling calmness and pa
tience.
There was an anxious hush OF expect
ancy in the crowded galleries when the
Presidents messenger appeared with the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20
Teiegranhic Rrevitiea

Two children living near Beiler. . On
tario, were killed by wild pigs
Rev. J. Avery SHEPPARD, chaplain Of
the First Confederate Congress, died at
Santa Rosa, Cal.
Charles II. Heer Sr., father Of Charles
II. Heer, leading dry goods merchant
of Springfield, Mo, is dead. lie was
a. years odd.
Very destructive prairie fires hay" oc-
Cured in Texas. The blazcs originated
in P.-cos County, and has swept the whole
Of tsae Glass Mountain country. Over COO
miles of country have been devastated.
Up TO the present time no actual steps
toward mediation between Spain and the
United States hiss been taken by any
European power, although it is evident
that France stands ready to take the ini-
tiatiye if there Is the slightest evidence
that the United States Government viii
view such a move WITH fsspr.
4 tribe of Yaaui Indians has, nSen sub
dued By a ruse Of the Mexican Govern
nient. Its chief was taken for q visit TO
the capital, appointed a general, and
given a Uniform. After his return 10 his
tribe, he regarded himself as the ruler Of
Mexico. and with his 500 warriors has
aided 10 preserve peace among other
Eibea-
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TeIerranhic Brevities.

The Populist State convention of Mis-
souri, will be held in St Louis July I.
Coin Harvey has been seriously ii
with appendicitis at his home in Chicago.
DR.. II. 4. Fleming, for years promi-
nent dentist Of HopkinsSile. Ky, died
in Richmond, Va, aged 90 years.
W. I. Marriott, young school teach
er. committed suicide with strychnine at
St. Paul, Tex. No cause is assigned.
Joseph jefferson viii hot withdraw from
the stage tais year. On the contrary, he
is already forming his pans for next sea-
>On.
The Little Rock. Ark. Board OF Heath
reports five eases Of smallpox in the city.
Al the sufferers are negroes, who are con-
fined in the pest house.
Out of fifty-nine counties in Colorado
twenty seven have women superintend-
ents of schools, and every school board
has one or two women members.
A large quantity Of rejected tea was re-
cer4tly returned to China from New York
as the result Of examinations By officials
of the Treasury Department
The old frigate Lancaster. at Boston, is
being painted slate-drab, a war color, pre-
paratory to being put in commission. She
il still formidable war vessel.
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the enthusiastic welcome to him. 1t was
not an organized movement, but the en-
thusiastic outpOuring of the spirit of pa
triotism looking for an idol
At the State Department there was an
other large crowd, and the clerks in the
big State, War and Navy buildings pour
ed out into the corridors and upon the
steps to add their voices to the cheering
over the consul general After a short
conference with Secretary Sherman and
Assistant Secretary Day these two off,
cials escorted General Lee to the White
House. From the White House General
Lee went to the Shoreham Hotel, and
half an hour later slipped out unoLserved,
boarded a street car and rode to the capi-
tol, without being recognized until he en-
tered the Senate wing, where another
crowd waited outside the room of the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
Believes Spaniards Guilty.
Consul General Lee was before the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
for an hour. He talked freely with the
Committee in regard to the conditions in
Cuba, and especially with reference to the
destruction of the Main. He said that
in his opinion there was no room to doubt
that the destruction of the vessel was due
to Spanish agencies,
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IN CASE OF A CALL.
Table Showing Each States Quota of
Men for National Defense.

In anticipation Of the possibility OF n
call on the National Guard of the States
and territories to assist in the national de-
Tense in the case of war with Spain, Adjt.
Gen. Corbin Of the army has compiled n
mass of interesting information in CON
neetion with the strength of the National
Guard and the quota each State and ter
ritory would be expected to furnish under
calls for from 10000 to 100000 men, ac-
cording, first, to the strength Of the Ma
tional Guard; and second. according to
the popula lion of the different States and
territories.
The following is the official apportion-
ment of the various States and territories
Oh 4 basis of call for $4,000 men, the
proportions being maintained according
to the same ratio in the case of calls for
100000, 10000 and 100000 men:
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WAR IN THE Tropics.
The Grave Difficulties OF Campaign
ing in a Torrid Cline.

The difficulties of conducting war in
the tropics is great. This Government
has had no experience with campaigning
in the tropics. 4 good many years ago
the Semino,es in southern Florida went on
the warpath. There were only 5000 vi
these Indians, counting bucks, squaws
and papooses. TO subdue them the Unit
ed States sent an army of 400 men. The
Seminolcs fought about as the Cubans
have been doing. They lodged about, hid
in the everglades and bushwhacked. The
Seminole war cost the lives of 1881 sol
diers, Of whom IS fell in battle, 214 died
of wounds and ,253 succumbed to mala-
ria! diseases. The United States has
paid $53.Lt0,000 in pensions to survivors,
widow and orphans of the Seminole war.
The expeditions of the British and 9th
er European powers in the West Indies
and Central America have always result
ed in an enormous loss of life from dis
ease. In 1T4i Eernor's expedition TO
Carthagena cost over 10000 lives. Other
disasters due to similar caTses have mark
ed all Engiand's military operations in
American territory. The intense heat,
the noxious vapors, and the poisonous
dews and miasmas that arise from the
tropical swamps are almost certain TO re-
suit fatally to those who are unaccus-
tprnn1
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New ArniYI Uniform.

One hundred sample canvas uniforms
have been ordered by the War Depart
ment, with a view to their general intro
duction as a light ard serviceab.e fed
uniform by the United States army. 1t is
a marked departure in uniforIning the
army, and one in the interest of preserving
the health Of the men while in active ser
vice. The color is gray brown, said to
be particularly desirable in time Of hos
tilities. as it is difficult to distinguish it
from the earth, grass. corn fields or dead
leaves. 1t is light and coo, in summer and
is very seryieeab,e in winter.
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says the only hope of relief from
condition which can no longer be en-
dured is the enforced paciticatiOn of
the island. The issue is now with
Congress and he awaits its action,
standing prepared to carry out every
obligation imposed Ola him by the
constitution. Spains decree for
suspension of hostilities is submitted
to Congress for just and careful at
tention, with the observation that If
the measure attains successful! re-
suit then our aspirations as
peace-loving people will be realized.
If it fails, it will be only another
justification for our contemplated
action" The Maine incident figures
prominently in the message. The
President argues that the wreck or
the Maine in Havana harbor shows
that Spain is not able to guarantee
security to foreign vessels. Spain
has disavowed any connection with
that disaster and has offered to sub
init to arbitration all the differences
which may arise from that affair.
Unlaunted b. the disappointment G
Wednesday, the multitude again besiege
the capitol Monday morning before tn
doors were opened. Many campcd on
on the marble terraces all night and ott
ers began streaming in through the dawl
But the thousands did not begin to arriv
until about 0 o'clock. The day was dar
and gloomy. The smoke hung heavy owe
the capitol and city and the Stars an
Stripes above the dome and terrace clun
limp aud damp to their fiagpoies. Th
experience of Wednesday, when thol
sands who held tickets to the reserve
gall, res could not even get to the corr
doris leading to the galleries. had resulte
in better arrangements, so far as the n
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sentativcs listened with intense interest.
They fully realized the gravity of the
hour. Near the end of the reading some
Representatives applauded one of the pas
sages, and at the conclusion the galleries
and members united in demonstration.
But, within half an hour after the reading
of the document was concluded, everyone
understood that dissatisfaction existed
with the Presidents recommendations
Speaker Reed disposed of the message by
announcing that it was ordered printed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20
Cuban Question Intrusted to Its
Patriotic Care.
MESSAGE HAS SOME CRITICS.
Radical Element Thinks Its Recommends.
tions Are Too Mild.
MANY WOULD DECLARE WAR.
Others Believe Mckinley Master of the
Spanish Situation.

Chief Executive Leaves Matter with
the National Legislature, and Says
He Stands Ready to FulfiII the OBJ
legations Imposed Upon Him by the
Constitntion-Failure to Dema nd In
dependence of Cuba Is Disappointing
Democrats Ciamor for Immediate c
Action to Dust Spain-Ail Agree that
Cuban War Must Stop.
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The First Shot.

In Key West harbor, tug endeavored
to pass the flagship New York too close
Friday night and did not answer the sig
mas of the warship. whereupon a four
pound shot was fred across her bows.
Those on board the tug received a severe
fright. After the investigation which fol-
lowed. the tug was allowed to proceed.
The call 10 quarters and the iiriBg Of the
shot was done with extraordinary rapidHy
and showed to what pitch of alertness
the feet has attained.
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News of Minor Note.

a naval recruiting station is to be es-
taalished at Cleveland, Ohio.
Lewis Adams, aged II years, is in jail
at Norman, Okla, charged with stealing
q horse from his grandfather.
1t is reported that Japan has asked the
United States to join Great Britain in
support OF Japan's position at Wei-Hai-
Wei, China.
Three hundred separate charges Of run
ming an unlicensed saloon were recently
brought against Michael Callahan Of
Wheeling, W. Va. He was acquitted on
each count, but had he been convicted
ais fines would have amounted 10 $1,000.
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Sissefou Indians Indignant.

The Sisseton and Wahreton Indians
have been advised that they will receive
from Washington 2.C00 cows and some
seed wheat. to the value of 100000. The
report spread like wildiire; and council
has been called at SissctOn agency, in
South Dakota, to protest against the Gov.
ernment issuing ratiors to them. They
say they are full American citizens, and
their contract with the Government called
for cash when they sold their lands.
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SEEKS AID OF UNITED STATES.
Japan said to Desire American and
English Support.

1t is asserted in London that Japan
has approached the United States with
view of obtaining the support of the
American republic in opposition TO Rus
sian advances in China. This action is
taken because of Japan's belief that Rus
s.a has obtained a promise from China
giving her possession of Wei-Hai-Wei
after the evacuation of that port by the
Japanese; hence Japan desires British
and American support in the event of her
refusal to withdraw from Wei-Hai-Wei.
A telegram from Yokohama represents
the official and other journals of japan as
ridiculing the British naval display in
the East as mere bluff
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20
M'kINLEY is FIRM.
Tells Europe United States Has a Hu
manc Duty to Fulfill.


The representa- tives of the six powers OF
Europe seeking to avert war between
Spain and the United States called OF
President Mckinley at noon Thursday
The Governments of Great Britain
France, Germany, Austria. Russia ant
Italy were represented. The call of IN,
representatives of the powers on the Pres
ident was quite brief and at 1920 p. III
they went over TO the State Department
and made an official visit. They were
headed by Sir Julian Pauncefotc, the
British ambassador, and dean of the
corps. The others included the French
and German ambassadors. the Austrian
minister and the charge d'alfaires of Italy
and Russia. They were at once showI
into the diplomatic room of the State De
partment, where they were joined by See
retary Sherman and Assistant Secretary
Day.
Sir Julian Pauncefcte. as representa-
tive of the powers. presented the follow
ing to the President:
The representatives of Germany,
Austria Hungary. France, Great
Britain. Italy and Russia, duly au-
thorized in that behalf. address, T.,
the name of their respective govern
ments, pressing appeal TO the feel
ings of humanity and moderation of
the President and OF the American
people. in their existing differences
with Spain. They earnestly hope
that further negotiations will lead
TO an agreement which, while Sc
h..
will afford all necessary guarantees
for the re-estab.ishment of order in
Cuba.
The powers do not doubt that the
humanitarian and purely disinter-
ested character of this representa-
ton will bc fully recognized and
appreciated by the American ma
tion.
President Mckinley replied as follows
The Government of the United
States recognizes the good will
which has prompted the friendly
communication of the representa-
tives of Germany. Austria Hun
gary, France, Great Britain, Ita.y
and Russia, as set forth in the ad-
dress of your eXcel,encics, and
shares the hope therein expressed
that the outcome Cf the situation in
Cuba may be the maintenance of
peace between tne United States
and Spain by affording the neces-
sary guarantees for the re-establsh-
ment of order in the island. so ter
minating the chronic condition of
disturbance, which so deeply Injuries
the interests and mcnaces the tram
quillity of the American nation by
the character and consequences of
the struggle thus kept up at our
doors. besides shocking its senti-
ment of humanity.
The Government of the United
States appreciates the humanitarian
and disinterested character Of the
communication now made on behalf
of the powers named, and for its
part is confident that equal apprcci-
alton will be shown for its own
earnest and unselfish endeavors to
fulfill duty to humanity by end
ing n situation. the indefinite pro
longation of which has become in
sufferable.
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message. The reading of the message oc-
cupicd nearly fifty minutes In the Senate,
and when it was concluded the paper was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations. In the House the message was
received with silence on the floor and in
the galleries. When the members saw
Majf Frudcn at the door with the anx-
iously awaited communication from the
President, further proceedings were sus-
pended by unanimous consent while ita
contents were read to the House.
The message of the President was not
received with enthusiasm in Congress.
1t would be a Misrepresentation of the
facts to say that it was. When read in
the two houses the Senators and Repre-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20
LEE is LiONiZEO.
Wild Enthusiasm When the coueul
General Reached Washiuutor


The journey of Consul General Lee
from key West to Washington was a
continuous ovation. 1t was like the re-
turn of victorious general from hard
fought campaign. The people gathered
by the thousands at the railway stations
along his route, cheered him, embraced
him, and overwhelmed him with flowers.
When the special train which carried
him from Tampa to the capital pulled into
the Pennsylvania station at 2:15 D. M,
Tuesday, there was great crowd, num-
bering from 5000 to 5000 people, wait
ing to sec him and shout q welcome. There
went up wild shout from the people. and
they crowded forward to greet him. AS
sistant Secretary Michael of the State
Department and Colonel II. /. Fleming,
president of the Confederate Veterans
Association, were there to meet him, and
he was hurried away in a carriage to the
State Department The crowd rushed to
the street and men on foot, on wheels,
and in carriages followed the carriage of
General Lee up Pennsylvania avenue,
while the crowds On the street Joined in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20
MANY STATES REPRESENTED.
Rapid Erection of Buildings at Trans
Mississippi Exposition.

mississippi Exposition.
Plans for State buildings at the trans.
Mississippi exposition in Omaha are com
ing in rapidly. The department of pub
licity has just received the architect
drawings for the Minnesota building, the
Montana building, the Arkansas building
the Denver building and the Missouri
building
The plans for the proposed Iowa build
ing met the hearty approval of the experts
of the exposition. The Illinois building
is nearly completed, with the exception of
an additional wing made necessary for
| the accommodation of the fine art exhibit
| which Illinois will bring to the exposition.
The Wisconsin building is well under way
and is one of the most complete State
buildings on the grounds
The Nebraska building is practically
completed The plans for the Denver, or
Colorado, building have been accepted and
the contract will be let in n day or two.
Ilans for the Georgia pine palace have
been submitted. 1t will be constructed
wholly Of pine donated by the people Of
Georgia. 1t is handsome structure. The
Minnesota building will be constructed on
Plans for the Oregon building are now
being drawn and will be submitted next
week. Members of State commissions of
other States send assurances that plans
for their State buildings will be forthcom-
ing within short time. 1t is highly prob
able that the States of New York and
New Jersey will construct handsome
buildings at the exposition.
Thirty five States have to date decided
to participate in the exposition. In thirty
of these COMMISSIONS have on appointed
and reports from agents in the field are to
the effect that at least five more States
will be organized within the next ten days.
The winter weather having been more
favorable, construction work is fast ad-
vancing and is progressing ia the main
court, the bluff tract and the Midway with
great rapidity.
The Government building, 800 feet long
and the pinnacle of whoat dome is near So
200 feet high, is nearly done. The man.
agement finds it necessary to build sew.
eral anneXes to accommodate the extra
ordinary demand for exhibit space.
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1t Is stated by Adjt. Gen. Corbin that
in case a call for troops becomes neces-
sary it viii be based upon the population
OF the different States, and the above
table shows that with few exceptions the
National Guard of the yarions States and
territories is fully equal TO demand for
a call for 100000 men.
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HOUSE is FOR WAR.
ERvENTlON RESOLUTIONS
PASSED WITH a RUSH.

They Demand Immediate Iuterven-
tion - President Directed to Use
the Army, Navy and Volunteers to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20

The United States battleship Oregon
has arrived at Callao- Peru, en- route
frsm San Francisco to Key West
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20
MANY BURIED ALIVE.
DEATH RIDES AN AVALANCHE IN
CHIlKOOT PASS.

Are Swept Down by the
Score Full Extent of the Disaster
Not known-One Hundred Argo-
nauts May Have Perished.
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Going to the Row-wows.

ies, there has been a great falling
off in the human race in the last twenty
years, remarks an exchange The young
men who used to spend their days and
nights in the profitable work Of color
Ing their meerschaums are now sue
ceeded by race of degenerates who
only color their fingers with the cigar
cites they smoke.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20

Never wear shoe with Il sole turning
up very much at the toes, as this causes
the cords on the upper part of the foot
to contract.
Lake Michigan signifies in the native
tongue "a weir for fish"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-04-20

The message asks Congress to au-
thorize the President to take meas
ures to secure ter ninarion of hos
tilities in Cuba aud to secure the
establishment of a stable govern
ment there and to use the military
and naval forces of the United
States as may be necessary for
those purposes. The President