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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
independent order of Fores,ers.

There will be meeting at the resi-
dence of DR.. Colt, on Wednesday after
noon, at p. m, for the purpose OF
organizGg the Court of Compapio s of
the Independent Order of Forssters
All ladies who have signed the charter
list, and all ladies who are DESTROYS Of
securing good life insurance, or joining
for the social and fraternal features, are
invited to be present and not miss the
opportunity, as the rates for initiation
and entrance will be increased after the
institution of this court. All Foresters
are requested to be present at their hall,
W. r @. Tuesday evening, Dec. 6,
where there will be special session
for the purpose eliminating large cltss
Of applicants. Refreshments will be
served after tho meeting, Come one,
come all.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

would be expected in sotive service. I
was IN the negro camp today and one OF
the officers told me they all expected the
other night that they were being at
tackled by large force. 1t would be
rather funny if We would get Into a
little war of our own down here, and,
confidentiaily, would not be surprised
il we did. The negro soldiers are en- :
TITLED To the'r rights, and when the
southern toys go to shooting right into
the alabama camp its time something
was done.
was over to see Oliver to day and
he was mp ard dressed. As soon as he
gets his strength he will be with us
again.
The boys ara enj lying life first class.
Think most of them are getting fat.
Your Truly,
JACKSON SILBAuaE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
Meth0diSf Glaanin

The Sixth division of the Ladies' Aid
society will give q ten-cent supper on
Thursday, from 5 to $50 p. M, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. p Bouffleur.
Gentlemen are especially invited.
Friday evening the Junior Epworth
League will entertain it's friends at the
homo of Mr.. and Mrs Arlington. A
fine program and refreshments are
promised. All for ten cents.
A cottage prayer meeting will be held
on Friday evening at the home of Mr..
Bausmau, north of the depot. Be
neighborly and come to the meeting.
Thursday we will consider as our
prayer meeting topic: Do We want re-
vival? And what kind?
Sunday morning, Rev. A. j. Coram
viii have for the subject of his sermon,
"The Sorrow of a Great Heart" In the
evening he will speak of, "Angel Voices
or "Great Events in the Life of the Son
Of Man." Come and worship with us,
Reception of members next Sunday
morning. Those desiring to unite with
our church, please be present.
Christmas plans are being made.
Committees have been appointed on
program, decorations and presents We
will make this Christmas the best of all
our Sunday school has ever had II
you are member of the Sunday school
be present next Sunday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
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Gone With a Dakota Man.

A We pleasant home wedding was
that of Mr.. Frank Heathcote, of Water
town, South Dakota, to Miss Emma
Ogden, Of this city, which took place
Thursday evening, December l, at the
bone of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs NJ h Ogden, in the presence of a
large company of relatives aud friends
Of the young couple Rev. Arthur J
Coram pronounced the tender and sol
emn words which made them ons. Sweet
aud hearty congratulations followed,
after which all sat down to magnificent
bridal supper. The bridegroom is a
stirring End successful farmer and the
bride one of our brig htest young ladies
We wish them all the sweetness of The
1859 through life, without its thorns. y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
MISREPRESENTATION ATTEMPTED.

County Clerk Brandon Shoots Himself in
the Forehead While Temporarily De-
ranged.
The CENSOR HAS an aversion to re-
porting the misfortunes of mankind,
scandals or tattiings, but appreciates
the task of giving publicity to that class
OF news, with sadness rather than ex-
ultation, that falls upon our community
with shroud of extenuating circum-
stances. There is scarcely ever a case
but has its mitigating surroundings,
and it should bs a source Of regcet for
any we'll directed newspaper to fail to
mention them.
TIE public has already learned of the
calamity and misfortune that nas c,me
over the life OF our neighbor, William
Brandon, county clerk. liz moment
OF depression and while in a demented
mental condition, last Thursday. he
made an attempt at self destruction.
The effort failed, aud he now suffers
the pangs # conscience and a painful
wound. In the morning Mr.. Brandon
went to bis office as usual and. irst ss
two business callers entered the room.
fred ehot from 80 -calibre revolver.
the ball glazing his forehead, blowing
along his scalp an inch and then glanc.
ing to the ceiling. Surgeons dressed
the wound and the suffering man was
conveyed TO his home, where he has
since remained. The wound is in no
sense dangerous one.
Mr.. Brandon SAYS he has suffered
greatly for month with mental de.
rangement, and he thought TO escape
the conditions by taking his life The
bondsmen OF the official. Messrs Shear.
Robert Hammer and E. V.Wernick, were
at once notified, and the latter immedi-
ately came from Hillsboro and took pos.
session of the office, and is still in
charge, with Don Sherman acting as
deputy county clerk. Mr.. Wernick
says that, aside from general die
arrangement and lack of business
methods, he thinks there is little reason
tn believe there is need for alarm Mr..
Brandon acknowledges carelessness il
not keeping his work up and thinks,
because of this neglect, there may ap
pear some discrepancies, but not hing of
serious nature. He says this and
other matters have caused him great
pain and depression. He manfuly &C
knowledges his mistakes and shortcom-
lngs, and is not only willing but ANXIOUS
to make AL amends in his power. A
general investigation of the affairs OF
the office will not be taken up until the
finance committee of the county board
meets at about the close of the year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
DIED.
In Viroana. Wisconsin. Monday afternoon

In ViroQua, Wisconsin, Monday afternoon
December 18th, Mrs CORNELIA wife eff Mr..
Timothy G. PRINGLE, aged a years.
Mrs. Pringle had borne intense sutferin
for more than year, and death came as a
relief to her because she vas ready to go
She was G woman OF keC n perception, reade r
on the b .st thoughts Of the day, Il neighbor
kind and responsive, although very, retired
Mrs. Pringle was born in 1921, at Litchfeid,
Connecticut She was married to the bowed
and grief-stricken companion who survives
her Sc years ago. They moved to Iowa in
1862, and to Viroqua Is years'since. Funeral
occurred at the home, Tuesday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. John A. Stemen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
Things theatrical for Next Week.

If ever the ops ra house was too small
to accommodate our theatre patrons it
will be Tues day night, December ID,
when the above roaring and successful
f1r,e-comedy, which has created more
hearty genuine laughs, than any other
comedy of like character and which has
proved phenomenal success in all cities,
ia which it has been played. Every
where it has been presented the "Stsnd-
ing Ror m Only" sign has been required,
and as it possesses such strong drawing
qualities, it it safe to guarantee that
"Gllhooley's Reception" is one OF those
ioll enter tainments that every body wants
to see and should see.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

We hope every delinquent to the
CENSOR will endeavor 10 inset his or her
obligation by January tirst. The label
on the paper tells you just how your
account stands. If there are those who
cannot pay the whole, pay what you
can. III it is impossible to pay any OF the
amount, write us to that effect, stating
when it will be convenient and consistent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
Ministers Meet in the Gay.

The ministers of Vernon county and
vicinity met December 5, and formed q
permanent organic alton to be known IS
s'The Ministerial Associst or" and wi
meet first Monday in ch month at
1:30 p m John A. St4m+n wss Parma
nently elected president, j. W. Lucas
secretary and VIM. Heughton assistant
secretary. Next pap~r Willie presented
BY L. E. Peckham, of SprinsviIle. Sub
iect, .Ths Best S riptural Way Of Rails
ing Mnney for the Support Il the
Chu, CHI" j. W. LUCAS, s cfetary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
TOWN OF YIROOUA.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
~ undersigned, treasurer of the Town of
Vfroqua, that the tax roll for said town for
the year 1898, is in my hands for collection.
and that the taxes charged therein are sub
iect to payment at my office at any time
prior to the 10th day of January 1899, as fol-
lows: Mondays and tuesdays at my resi-
dence: Wednesdays at the Rank of WestDy;
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Bank
of Viroqna. JOHN A. MoEN, Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
TAX NOTICES
CITY OF VIROQUA.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT I
y will be ready TO receive tax money. COM
mencing Saturday, December 10, 1893, at the
Vernon County Bank. City of Viroqua. until
January 10, 1899. The rate for collecting will
be one per cent; after that date three per
cent. Office hours from a. m. to IL ~, and
from to an. m, AS COBB, City Treas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

The regular winter term OF circuit
court sill open in this city next Tues-
day morning. The calendar is not
lengthy, nor does it snt many cases OF
great moment There are eleven crimi-
nal cases, fourteen civil jury Gates,
twsnt, five court cases.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
FLOODED STOCK FOR SALE

/ have fine lot of POLAND China pigs for
this falls trade of both sexes, eligible to
to registry. One A. ]. G. c. bull calf and also
Jersey. heifer calves. Call early and get
your choice. GEO. E. TATE La Ferge, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
CONGREGATIONAL church Bazaar.

Young ladies OF the Y. P. S o. E. OF
the Congregational church will OF Ga
their bazaar in the parlors of the church
ct $50 p n, Friday, Dscembe' 3
Supper will be served from $50 to 7
O'Clock. Price 90 cents. Merry gins
will serve you, merry crowd will gree
you, q merry evening provide you. The
best kind of an opportunity to pnrci q 10
"Merry Christmas" gifts for your friends
Take note of the departments to be rep
resented = fancy, domestic, art, doll,
confectionery. Be prepared TO do your
marketing at the Dutch market.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

The best line OF fur cats al Mich
aelsohb's.
Go to TOWERS for Christmas toys
and candy.
"a new lot Of the latest nscksiss at
Michsslsohn's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or Csc.
II C. C. C. fail to cure. druggists refund money.

I1INE JERSEY BULL FOR sALE-I WILL
Il sell my fine registered Jersey 3-year-old
bull at a bargain. He is kind, fine color and
handsome Reason for selling, cannot use
him on my herd. He is a bargain for some
farmer and breeder For terms and particu-
lars address JAMES MUNYoN, Niroqua, or call
at farm, 31s miles south of Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

Don't be persuaded into taking
something sold to be just Lie Rocky
Mountain Tea There's nothing made
or sold like it. It alone is natures won
dar. Craig e. Go,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
MARRIED..

~~O~~~~~~OOo~~~O~~~O~~~~ ~C~~~~~~~~O~~~4"~0SC.
At the home of the bridegroom, near Hills
boro. November p. by Rev: w. 7. Taylor,
Mr.. EDWARD DURREE and Miss I MIA WIN
CHELL both OF the town of Hiilsboro. A
number of friends and relatives were pres
pnt and a fine collection OF presents given.
A really happy THANKSGIVING day it was for
all who participated. May the young couple
live to see many happy Thanksgiving days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

EOR SALE Or EXCHANGE-A GOOD
4 driving horse and top carriage. VIII be
sold on reasonable terms and prices. In
ot1ire of w R. uELAP Viroqua Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

VNAKEN UP-HEIFER-BY THE UNDER
| signed, near Retreat, on or about Oct
Is, 1SgS, one red heifer calf. The owner is re-
quested to prove property, pay, charges and
take said animal away, FRED GROSS.
Retreat, Wis Dec. l, 1898.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

wv ANTED, SALESMEN-WE MAKE NO
w extrava CANT offers but have q BOD
business proposition for reliable men To sell
our Tiger Brands iaubricating Oils and
Grcases. Address with references, THE Ii oW-
ARD OIL & GREASE Co., Cleveland, Ohio,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

Commander-Squire Toney.
Senior Vice Commander-Daniel Wise.
Junior Vice COmmander-W. ii. Il lFlin.
Chap1ain-Rev. A. j, Coram.
OuartermaSter-O q. stevens,
Surgeon-M V b Richards.
Officer of Day-A. G. Morrison.
officer of Guard-John w Marshall.
"A Genoa corr -spondent of the De-
Soto Herald says u haul of about 40, 900
pounds of fish WAS m4de one dav last
week near tue dam, about one mile and
~ half above town. The fishermen have
h I'd rather dull season the past sum
mer on account of 'ow water, but thpse
who are fortunate enough to have a
winter haul will probably do we'll from
now on.
The weather prophets promised
boisterous and cold weather the 4th, 9Th
and 9Th, with much downfall Farmers
will do we'll to safeguard live stock at
this period, as much damage to cattle
aud horses is dedicated. Storm periods
are due aronnd the 18th, 10Th, 20, b, 21st
and 9th. The suns sextile wi h Jupiter
on the 25th, promises pleasant Christmas
westher.
Rev. DR.. Geo. F Hall is original
witty, practical and fearless in his lee
tures Our citizens have heard him be.
fore, however, and will not miss this
second opportunity. Remember thu
subject. "Hsppy Homes and How t.
Have Them" aud the date December IL
The lecture is to be given ut the Church
of Christ under the management OF th'
church.
Mr. John j Hammond, or this city
possesses an heirloom thst has been il
the family for more than one hundred
and fifty years. 1t is an old violil
which his great grandfather and tw'
generations following him used in th
J orchestra In the church of England
Mr., Hammond will present it to his son
who is Low fourteen years old. Thu
it will have passed five generations. MI
5 Hammond's mother lives with him, a
+. the remarkable age of ninety Ugh
7 years. She is hearty, eats and sleep
4 well and is possessed Of her faculties t
! q remarkable degree.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

NOVEMBER 30.-Last night I was Wis
ting with the Colonel and General
Colby and part of his staff rode up aud
came into the Colonel's tent. General
Colby said that there W 8 r1mor OF
trouble during the night and he wanted
the regiment to be ready 10 case OF "cail
to arms" He sid it was reported that
some of the Arkansas, Tennessee and
kentucky regiments were going after
the Third Alabama during the night.
! was officer of the day aud Brenizsr
officer of the guard. | asked the colonel
to allow Brenizer and L to take chlrge
OF the detail in case one was called for,
and he said he would. we stsyed up
until one O'Clock end slept with our
clothes on, but every thing was quiet
Some of our men slept with their "boots
on"
| IL has lIs rev life iato the camp
! and gives the boys sc-ae idea OF what
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GARDEN OF THE ORIENT
Continued from Third Pare,

average about "a per cent of the i'm
port value is from the United King
dom. q per cent from Hong Kong and
Annoy. 10 per cent from Spain, and 10
per cent from Singapore and British
india. Imports into Spain from the
Philippine islands in 1895 24,970, 692 pc
setas "a peseta is 10 cents; exports to
Philippine islands, 25,769,S9O pesetas.
Inc total imports into Great Britain
(board of trade returns), in 1896. were
of value of Fl, 5S6, 533, and the exports
OF British produce to the Philippine
islands, 1907 SOL.
The chief articles of import into
Great Britain in 1896 were hemp of
the value of f731,G33, and unrefned su-
ear of the value OF f647, $40. OF the
British exports of 1896 the value of
fSo7,019 was for cotton manufactures
and yarn. In 1885, 3O4 vessels of 425.
tons cleared the ports Of Manila lilo
and Cebu. There are 72O miles of tela.
graph on the islands, and 20 miles ne
railway. cable connects Manila with
Hong Kong, on the Chinese mainland
Inc Coin in use is the Mexican dol.
lar, with locally coined fractional
money. The import of foreign money
is illegal, but that Of Mexican dollars
is permitted
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THE BATTLE OF THE YALU RIVER

ment was practically within limit
of from 1000 to 5000 yards. The Chill
ian vessels were the Almirante Coch-
rane, the armed transport Loa, and the
corvette O'Higgins. A graphic de-
scription of this battle is briefly given
In recent review of naval warfare, as
fellows:
- In the beginning It was a duel between
the Cochrane and the Huascar, and the
first shot was fired by the latter when 5000
yards distant. 1t was a miss, but the sec
ond shot, ricochettng ahead of the Coch-
rane entered her unarmored bows and
after smashing the galley fell on deck
without exploding. AT distance of 1000
!aros the Cochrane opened fire. and then
II was hammer and anv.l-a veritable dew
rs tattoo Of bursting Shells One of the
nrst shots penetrated the Huascar's armor
ara, exploding, entered the turret chamber,
THere II so damned the turret trucks that
lney We're rendered useless for a season
WITHIN half an hour after the beginning
me coming tower Of the Huascar was
struck by shell, which exploded and blew
Aoinlrai Grau to pieces. only one foot and
lew fragments of his body being recov-
cred. He was fighting as usual, for he had
peen OFTEN under fire. with his head and
spoH!ders exposed above the tower, and the
she'll probably hit him in the waist. The
corcussion OF this shot killed Lieut. Diego
ferre, the admirals aid, who was standing
examined, no single wound was found upon
Tie Death of the admiral did not cause
the combat to cease and one after another
OF the officers took command until this de-
vowed upon the fourth officer Lieut.
PEDRO Garezon. Death and desti uc,ion were
everywhere. The ship was shambles. a
mere nghting log, rolling in the water But
even then these gallant Peruvians refused to
surrender Garezon called council of the
surviving officers and sent one Of the juniors
to the chief engineer with orders to sink the
vessel by opening her valves
Chief Engineer Mcmahon and his assist
ants succeeded in partially accomplishing
THIS by opening the -circulating valves of the
condensers; but while they were at work on
the bonnet Of the main injector valve Lieut..
sampson, or the Cochrane, who had board
ed the hulk. interfered with revolver in
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between representatives of two an
clent Asiatic nations, unused to either
the exercise of skill or display of the
qualities of individual courage which
have been identified with the European
races. 1t is true that there were An
glc-SaXon subcommanders in that bat
tie; bat there was undoubtedly an ele-
ment of ability lacking on the part of
those directly handling the guns.
The battle was fought Sept. II, 1894.
1t was a desperate fight, and some
good ships We're either badly scored
or sunk; but it did not approach in the
development of mastery in maneuver-
ing and in gunnery that which must
inevitably remain to be later revealed
in connection with the action on Sun
day last in Manila harbor
The Chinese fleet consisted of ten
ships, including armored cruisers, pro-
tected cruisers, cruisers, gunboats and
some torpedo boats, etc. The Japanese
had twelve ships, under the command
OF Admiral Ito, whose flagship was the
MatSushima. The Chinese leader, Ad-
miral Ting Ju Chang, was on the Ting
Yuep.
; the day was an ideal one for con-
test on the sea, for there was a clear
sky overhead and smooth waters be-
low. The approach to battle was by
the Chinese fleet, the Japanese vessels
promptly advancing to meet the enc
my. The fagships on either side held
the center of the line. There were a Sc
rles OF evolutions performed by the
respective squadrons.
8 The Chinese We're the first to open
fire; and this initiative move next took
place when the combatants were separ-
ateo by distance of about 5000 mo-
ters, pus the japanese covered half the
intervening space without responding
Then they opened fire; and the battle
was fought within a range varryins
between 1000 and 1900 meters. Rv
superlative tactics the japanese sue.
ceeded In doubling the Zine of the
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These three terrible guns of the Vesuvius,
furthermore, could drop 100-pound charge
OF gun cotton into fort twon and nalf
miles away, and cause widespread destruc-
ton. 1t could also drop 500 pound charge
similarly from distance of a mile. Such
work, however, would have to be undertake
en- under great risk. Should the Vesuvius
avaid hostile projectiles it would cause in
one stroke more sudden and wholesale
slaughter than any ship in the navy, be-
ing the quickest death-dealing machine
afloat.
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BIG GUNS OR BIG ARMOR?
THEIR EFFICIENCY STILL UN-
DER TEST

Eut Three Great BATTLES In Which
the Modern War Vessel Has Been
In Action-Battle of the Yalu the
Most Notable of Amy I'm Late Years
Unless Dewey's Victory of Sunday
He Excepted--The Huascar.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-07

Opens the lsslcIlstag-ASSsrt He Is for the
AinIntenaues oGPeaea,

Opens the IlalchatAg-ASOertS He 10 for the
AIaIntenanss OF Peace.
BERLIN, Dec. 6.-The reichstag was
opened to-day by Emperor William.
who, after announcing the introduction
OF a series Of social and labor bills and
the completion OF the organization of
the army. said that Germany's reln-
tions with all the foreign powers con-
tinued TO be friendly, and that the prin-
cipal object OF his policy would be to
contribute to the maintenance Of peace.
Therefore, His Majesty hailed with
warm approval the czar's magnantmous
ject.
Continuing. the emperor referred to
the assassination OF the empress Of Aus
tria as a savage and ruthless act. which
had caused deep pain, and which had
evoked the most sincere sympathy
throughout Germany.
Alluding to the antl-anarchist confer
ence at Rome, the emperor sald the
readiness with which the invitation had
been accepted by the powers Justified
the hope that its deliberations would
have practical results
Alludlng to the war between Spain
and the United States, His Majesty
said Gernany's neutrality was consci-
entiously observed toward both belllg-
erents.
Then, taking up colonial affairs, Em-
peror William pointed out the measures
taken for the economic development OF
ISin ChaO, declaring that while consci.
entiously respecting the well-acqulred
rights OF third parties, the German gov
ernment would direct It's efforts to the
further promotion OF its economic rela-
tlonS with China, which are yearly
growing more important"
The emperor concluded with a refer.
ence to his visit to Palestine. saying he
hoped the brilliant reception accorded
him by the sultan and the Turkish peo-
pie everywhere would prove to be oi
permanent benefit to German prestige
and the national interests OF Germany,
His Majesty's speech was repeatedly
cheered.
Count Won Loerchenfeld, the Bavarian
plenipotentiary, called for three cheers
for the emperor, after which Emperor
William and his sons left the hall, and
the deputies proceeded to the relchstng
where Herr Llngens took the chair as
senior member.
After the usual formalltles Of the
opening. the relchstsag adjourned until
Wednesday