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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
Captain Sigsbee's GaIIantry
From the Army and Navy Journal.

1t Is a gallant action to blow up the
enemys warship in time of war, as did
William T. Cushing 1t is an equally gal
liant action to stay by your own ship after
she has been blown up, amid deadly peril
of more explosions, until your men are
off; and it argues even a higher and no.
bier gallantry to stand between this aw-
full experience and an imminent outbreak
of popular frenzy and by cool, brave coun-
sci avert the greater calamity. This did
Charles d. Sigs5ee. No man ever better
earned the thanks of Congress. His coun-
try already thanks him and is proud of
him,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
A Brave Man.
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
All honor to the gallant captain out of
whose grief and bitterness at the sight of
his ruined ship and his annihilated crew
could have come the calm. the collected.
yet extraordinary message to his country,
Public opinion should be suspended" II
Capt Sigsbee had been another Nelson in
the number and brilliancy of his naval vic
greater personal triumph than those words.
He gave to the nation its cue, and from
the President down the nation quietly has
followed him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
An Example for the Hour.

Capt. Sigsbee's example should be emu.
lated by every patriotic citizen, and by all
who desire to know the truth and nothing
but the truth concerning this dire event
If the origin of the disaster Is discoverabla
it will only be by calm and patient investi-
CATION Let there be no excitement. When
the truth Is known there will be TINA
enough to act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
Ont of SeaAOu.

'Tain't the thing to holier,
Raisin' a distress
When a situation
Calls fur thoughtfulness.
It's waste O. power,
An ii doesn't seem jes' right
Usin' UP yer valor
When there isn't any fight.
People as Is patient
Them's the ones as acts
When they've sifted matters
To the bottom facts.
Dogs that does much barkin'
Amt counted on to bite
Usin' up their valor
When there isn't any fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
American Rights in Havana Harb,

Two important developments in the pro-
gress Of the Inquiry as to the cause of the
Maine disaster are today noted. 1t has
been determined that this government still
possesses its full extra-territorial rights
over the wreck and the highest authorities
here have decided not to permit the Spanish
government to conduct a submarine ex-
animation into the condition Of the vessel
at the same time that the American official
investigation Is under way.
These two determinations mean that the
administration is seeking to ascertain all
the facts in such manner as will mosI
thoroughly convince the people at large
that the truth will be laid bare, at what
ever cost. There is no question In inter-
national law as to the rights Of a nation
over the decks of it's war-ships, wherever
they may CHARGE to be. A logical interpre-
tation Of this doctrine leads inevitably to
the assumption that il such vessel is by
any happening sunk beneath the surface
OF the water the rights that pertain to her
are not diminished, save as the owning
government may formally waive them by
deliberately abandoning the wreck. In this
the Maine was wrecked by a cause
now unknown A serious question exists as
to whether that cause was accidental or
the result of foul play. 1t is the first
duty Of the owning government to deter
mine that point as far as possible Until
it has satisfied itself and has done all in its
power to rescue it's property from total
loss its extra-territorial rights should be
maintained, especially in view of the sus-
picion entertained by the people that other
than accidental agencies caused the dis
aster.
1t is only proper, too. that the govern
ment should conduct the inquiry and ex-
animation upon its own responsibility. with
out accepting aid or suggestion from with
out The Spanish government has acted in
this matter with extreme courtesy. but that
fact does not now justify any relinqufsh-
m.ent of rights on our part or any neglect
of a stern duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
Very CalOric.

The emotional Htterateur had just writ
ten piece Of which he was very proud
The editor looked 1t over and then said:
DO you candidly think such opinions
ought to go into cold type?
Il don't know much about the practical
work of printing" was the reply, but 1
don't believe it makes any difference Even
II the type Is cold. 1 guess that article Will
take the chill of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Useless.

What do you think of that bill I have
prepared to introduce?" inquired one mem
Der Of the legislature.
1T is a sheer waste of time" replied the
other. ut isn't practical enough to become
a law. nor foolish enough to get your name
into the newspapers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

Pennsylvania society protesting pur-
poses of reform. announces that politicians
will not be admitted to membership 1t is
difficult to understand how the organiza-
ton expects to accomplish much If this
restriction is rigidiy enforced. Every man
who casts a vote is to an important degree
a politician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

The American people have been criticised
because they tolerate a great deal of
demonstration, trivial or sensational, for
which there Is no reasonable basis. But
perhaps it is this very habit which conpels
analysis. that enables the public to remain
calm amid clamor which might mislead a
less sophisticated populace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
Varying Conditions.

ITS wonderful" remarked the contem-
plative citizen. Ito note how much depends
on the manner in which thing is said
Yes" replied the business man.
Take the word hello for instance. One
doesn't realize how it may affect his pc
cuniary standing until he comes to say it to
a teeDhone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

Senior de LONE left the country just in
time to avoid the celebration Of George
Washington's birthday. He Will miss an
interesting anecdote concerning that great
mans character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
a Rominler-

Oh. We who vaunt your pride so bold,
'Twere meet that you recall
That maxim old
In which we're told
What goes before fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

Senior de Lone can afford to express his
esteem of the United States with the elo
quence Of one who realizes that his pro-
testations will not lead to his being asked
for any favors whatever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

Perhaps Mr.. Joseph Choate could give a
valuable opinion on certain liberties which
young Mr.. Letter is disposed to take with
the law of supply and demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
Time to Compel Peace.
From the Chicago Record.

The affair cannot but serve to bring the
American people to a keener realisation of
the peril that comes from having a state Of
war at their doors. American patience has
very nearly come to the point Of exhap-
ton. 1t is time for the devastating war in
Cuba, destructive aliks to industry In the
Island and to the commerce OF the United
States. to end. It IL time for the govern
ment at Washington to compel peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

The Spanish news-distributors are at least
willing to admit that catastrophe has
occurred which was not another Spanish
victory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

The New York man who went to PhIla-
delphia and was victimized by q bunco
game will be pointed to by Tammany az
terrible example of what life under an
ultra reform administration will do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

There is a suspicion that the people in
control of Washington's telephone service
are ambitious to make their charges as
altitudinous as their wiles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

General Weyler tugs at his tether and
seems deeply annoyed at a possibility of
any trouble with this country for which he
has 10 direct responsibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19

Nobody has yet heard Of Herr Most pre-
pairing to hasten where the dynamite Is
thickeSt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
VIM. n. Gait & Bro,
Wholesale Flour Merchants,
LIST and Indiana ave.
) Throw the
! responsibility
) ON us

That's what Our patrons
) can do. lust understand
that every purchase made
here is with the distinct
) understanding that it must
give satisfaction. We want
to know if it doesn't.
) A lady told us the other
day she got the idea ours
was so exclusive a stock
that the prices would be so
high she couldn't trade
here. That's wrong. We
) have exclusive styles-yes!
But in point of fact our
prices are LOWER than
maryland as low as any
store that carries reliable
goods. It's the very cheap
that is the very expensive.
This is QUALITY
store-in that we don't
admit a dollars worth of
stock that isn't sound
quality. But you never
saw little money go as far
in buying Furniture, Car
pets, Draperies and such
like, as it will here.
Come in and see-therell
be no obligation to buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
Making history.

From the indianapolis Eews.
zola is not writing fiction now; he Is max
ing history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
An Opinion.

Il have been making quite study of
naval warfare" said the deliberate citizen,
land l find the subject very interesting
Now. what do you think is the best way TO
equip battle ships?"
And without hesitation the laconic frienI
answered:
I'm a hurry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
Three Trumping
Upholstery Leaders.

Ace. king and queen Of the deck-there's only
OF them from regular stock-the other two
leaders specimens. Good buying on the part
of our buyer. Both manufacturers sample
lines. That means the factories best Mt the worst
for us-of price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-19
We Acknowledge
No Lining Competition

Since our prices almost the same MS thos,
which Other-but smaller-frms have to pay whe,
they buy theirs. We have almost twice as man,
salespeople. surely double the stock and a NOR,
extensive clientele Of shoppers than any souther;
business house can boast Of We're proud thai
we've gained such foothold. and, far from bein;
satisfied We have hopes of making still CREATE
inrrads into the local market
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-02
Preoolumbian Books In America.

George Byron Gordon, the explorer,
Contributes to The Century an account
OF the discoveries in Copan under the
tible of 1.-THE Mysterious City of Hon
duras" Concerning the ancient race of
Mayas Mr.. Gordon says;
Not only lid traditions exist in the
minds of the people, but many of the
old Indian families still preserved their
books, the remnants of once extensive
libraries, in which the history, tradi-
t!ens and customs of the people were re-
corded. All these books that the Span
ish priests could lay their hands upon
they burned. Four only have come
down to us-priceless relics that in
some unknown manner found their way
into European libraries, where they lay
hidden until unearthed by scholars OF
recent years. The books OF the Mayas
consisted of long strips of paper made
from maguey fiber, and folded after the
manner of screen SO as to form pages
shout 8 by inches. These were cover
ed with hieroglyphic characters, very
neatly drawn by hand, in brilliant col
ors. Boards were fastened on the outside
pages, and the completed book looked
like o neat volume of large octave size.
The characters in which they are writ
cen are the same as those found upon
the stone tablets and monuments in the
ruined cities of Palenque and Copan.
This system Of writing, which is en-
tirely distinct from the picture writing
Of the Azteos, was the exclusive posses
sion of the Mayas. 1t was highly de-
veloped system, and, as Investigations
nave shown, embraced number of pho
netio elements. In this respect, as in
many others, the Mayas were far in ad-
vance of any other American people. A
venerable but vague and elusive legend
that las come down to us ascribes the
invention of these characters to Itzam-
ma, the Maya Cadmus, a great hero god
who in the beginning of their history
rs O nation led the people from the
east across the sea, gave them laws and
ruled over them FOR many years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-02
French Secret Police Methods.

once spent an afternoon in pleasant
little villa on the banks Of the river
Marine with the former chief of police
in the time c. Napoleon III up to the
proclamation of the republic. No one
would have thought, to look at the
peaceful figure of the proprietor, little
man il sabots, with gray beard a la
Millet, absorbed in cultivating the mag
nificent hortensias that covered his ter
races, reaching to the waters edge, that
his bead had been a storehouse for all
the Vaccinations aud turpitudes of that
period of decadence which ended in a
disastrous war and revolution. 1t was
on that afternoon that / learned how
the fatal Olivier ministry was decided
upon by NJ. Theirs and his political
friends one evening in the conservatory
of beautiful Frenchwoman living
not far from the opera. Two brothers,
we'll known in the best Paris society,
meanwhile distracted the attention Of
the guests in the salon by sleight OF
hand tricks and gymnastic feats on a
Persian rug, and when asked the old
man how he knew all this with such
precision, From femme de chambre, :"
he answered TRANQUILITY. IAN person
ages of Importance at that time, at their
own request, took their servants only
from my hand "--Harper's Weekly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-02
HAR MANY

NFwToN, March I've have been having
such exciting times here that we forgot to
write last week, The hit of the season turned
up that awful stormy Sunday, when Andrew
Urness and Matte Boswell went on their
fatal trip. When they came home on
Monday evening the wedding bells didn't
ring, but the COW bells did and all the old
saws were there. There was such d roar that
the people along the river thought it came
from Cuba. Wallace Rood and Reuben Farr
have Just been rushing things at their new
saw mill up on the buckeye two miles from
nowhere. -. Elder Roger had setting of
rails which one of our best fgs worked on for
three days and have not yet finished. Some
of our people mus be expecting a hot time,
judging from their WOOD piles Oscar New
ton has been making recent additions to his
stock of farm implements He already has
one of the finest self-bihders on the face of
this earth excepting the Brown and Milwau
kee. A representative of the firm of Lloyd
and Woodland, Of Genoa, was through here,
buying all the veal calves he could find 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Dake spent the past week
with relatives at Violo and Woodstock.
George Lull has returned from Towerville.
THE school board of Newton schools, who
have had so much trouble recently, requests
young men of Viroqua and elsewhere to keep
their distance, il they can not bring teacher
back when they take her away. That looks
too small! :. My! Such nuisance as the
telephone line is. If we were not connected
much serious trouble might be avoided,
Last Saturday afternoon some one in Niro-
qua telephoned that congress had declared
war against Spain, and no sooner had IN.
news come than everything was at fe' II
heat The peaceful crowd at the postofiice
and the mill were at once an angry mob,
and ready to fight the armies of Spain. Not
more than 200 rioters had gathered, when a
Greek peddlar was seen, and some one said
he was from Spain Every one at once turned
out to help lick the supposed spy. Just at
this time Gen. W. T. Goodman came in town
with horses on the run, and he Immediately
stepped to the front and waved neckyoke
saying, in commanding voice: Now boys
see here. We must first give this fellow a
hearing" Then, by the aid Of ID, +. Alien
down and has not been seen since But nc
more q ddlars will be seen around here for
some time to come, REGULAR FIGHTER,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-02
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty -four hours;
a sediment or settling indicates an I'M
healthy condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen is is positive evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
to urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out OF order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort ia the knowledge SO
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmers
Swamp root. the great kidney remedy
fulfls every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part OF the urinary passages 1t
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it. or bad
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necessity of being compelled to get up
many times during DE- night to urinate
The mild and the extraordinary effect Of
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the highest for it's wonderful cures Of
the most distressing cases. If you
need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists, price fifty
cents and one dollar. You may have a
sample bottle and pamphlet both sent
free by mail. Mention the Vernon
County CENSOR and send your address
to DIR. Kilmer & Co. Binghamtoo, N. Y.
The proprietors of this paper guarantee
the genuineness of this offer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-02
JEFFERSON.

EsoFEA, Feb. 2s.-Judging from what is go
ing on about town, prosperity must also have
reached this place :. We noticed in the last
issue of the CENSOR that @. J. Smith will be
in the field as a candidate for congress. We
hone he will win the race ED. thompson
arrived home Saturday evening from South
Dakota We learn that Theo. SeDian was
thrown off from a horse last Saturday and
severely injured Ten pupils OF this COM
munity wrote for graduation last Thursday
and Friday . Miss Carrie Hoyerson, teacher
of the Pumpkin ridge school, visits at Anton
Slmonsen's quite f equently :. The temper
ance meeting last saturday night was well
attended, Captain Larson being the lucky
one in the company plan. Peter Twite. of
Stoddard, was seen on our streets last Satur-
day..James and Albert Anderson are fire.
quent callers at Mir. Rentz "A number of
our young folks we're out sleigh-riding yes
terday We suppose they were over on
Pumpkin ridge, as we saw Albert Anderson
and Melvin Stafslen in the crowd. Our mil
Ter, John jacobson. is nursing a sore hand,
caused by the recent fire. Michael Rentz
has put in big supply OF Ice, Miss Title
Rentz went to Viroqua last Saturday Our
townsman, 9. B. Kleppe, is doing a rushing
| son have been talking of going to the klon-
| dixie, but since the Main exploded they have
changed their minds, and will walt to see Ii
| we have war. Rumor has it that four OF the
| respected young people of Pumpkin ridge
| had a solitary confinement the other night.
| School boys are not always easily fooled -.
| We would like to know who the writer Now
and-Then" is. We Two.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-02
INDUSTRIOUS WRITERS.
THEY TELL THE CURRENT NEIGfBORHOOD NEWS.

last thursday ..James Dobbs paid 20 so fine
ana costs Tor assault and battery on minor
harvey Ureenheld Jacob Starner, the feed
mill man OF La Fargo, gave our Durg a pleas
ant call this week. He reports the "klon-
uyke IN a Doom -. Ontario ueople paid lit
Tie attention to the birthday of the Father
OF our country. Graduating examination
was heId mere on the 24th and 18th. There
were seven applicants; conducted by Prof
Stackman, Miss Effie Motley and Miss Rena
BALDWIN. Mrs. Bessie Sandon has gone to
Cnlcago Tor a few weeks She VIII return
win full spring supply of millinery. She
Monday, and that she did not reach her des-
tlnatlon uni. midnight, and that many pas
sengefs We're competed to remain in the
waiting room until Tuesday morning. and
were all very hungry, having tasted so long
=; There is petition in circulation asking
the village board to pass a resolution to vote
on relncorporation, at a special election to be
held In March. There is quite Il strong sem
timent against being independent of the
towns. Perhaps the vote will be very close
:, w; X. 9. Aid society met with Mrs. T. b.
larsden last night. Receipts, $780,. T. j.
Marsden. the hotel keeper at Tomah, was
visiting relatives in our town this week =.
Mrs; john b. Paine enjoyed fine visit this
week. Thursday and Friday, with her sister,
Mis-. Casper Adler, of the village of Rockton.
X. III. Pepper, the hustling organ agent of
Fomah, did business IN our burg last Thurs
day and Friday. The adjourned dedication
service for the new school house takes place
this Saturday night. Attorney Doherty, Of
la Crosse. delivers the Grafton and "a program
Will follow. County superintendent Miller
stopped In our town Friday night, en- route
for the Valley teachers meeting. j. j. Dea-
vor, picture agent, of Niroqua, Is canvassing
in our vicinity David s. kyes, the tree
agent. is canvassing the entire country for
| trees and iow.g IS, and with good success =.
| Some of the veterans here will attend the
camp fire, March 4th, at Viola.
ONTARIO LAD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-02
STARK.

LA FARCE, Feb. 26 The heading bot fac
tory whistle is now heard six times day in
stead of four full night crew was put on
last Tuesday. This place Is running night
and day. and saving fifty cords OF bolts each
q hours. j, j. Shaffer, Of saltwater, Okla,
abouts .. Hartwell Allen is making La Fargo
"a visit this week f. I. Nixon and Frank
Tenney went to Viroqua one day last week.
Over fifty persons took dinner at Griffin's
hotel last Tuesday - The KickapOo Indian
Sagwa Company was here all last week.
They had "a good audience every night. The
concerts were first class. Rockton sent a big
numerous to mention. Mr. Pott, the Bloom
ingdale stage-driver, was In our midst last
week over 1907 ties were brought here
last Tuesday. This is not very bad for one
day Edward Potter, who is learning to be
u jeweler. is progressing under instruction OF
w. f: Cherrington; The family OF Mr. Beard'
who have been sick the past week. are i'm
proving nicely. Miss bosch Is learning pho-
Biography, at Browns studio. Mrs. Mark
Hansen accompanied her father home we'd
neSnay, for a visit with her mother, who is
quite sick DIR. George e. Chambers, the
Viroqua dentist, was at La Fargo last Friday
and Saturday Mike Ward has been at La
Fargo visiting friends the past week. Lee
Rayner came over from Vfroqua last Friday,
on business Miss Amer has returned home
on account of sickness The Woodman dance
last Friday evening was well attended, and a
good time was had by all. AT II o'clock the
merry dancers ate supper at the klondike
house Mrs Homer Lombard and son are
visiting with the family of ID. II. Bean. "A
bank for La Fargo is assured. Hon. Geo F.
Tate, the protector, was arranging definite
plans Tuesday e. II. p. Dalton of Rockton, Is
In La Fargo, selling the Champion harvest
ing machines. w. u