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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
THIS WIDE WORLD.
INTELLIGENCE FROM ALL
PARTS.
TOTHE'FROZEN NORTH
ANOTHER EXPEDITION TO &C
NEXT SUMMER.
Capt. Syerdrup Will Lead Norwegian
Exploring Party Along the Coast
of observation-disclosures LibeIed in
New Haven Harhor.
Will Explore Greenland.

No matter what controversies arise,
Captain Syerdrup. DR. Nansens Norwe-
gian navigator, who directed the perilous
course of the Fran during the explorers
first expedition, will lead an exploring
party to the frozen north next summer.
The authority for this statement is DR..
Nansen himself DIR. Nansen says the
Norwegian Government has already con-
sented to lend Captain Sverdrup the
Fran. and that the sturdy seaman would
sail for Smith Sound and the unexplored
region beyond early in the coming sum
mer. He will take with him about fifty
men. DIR. Nansen further says that Cap
tain Sverdrup would make no attempt to.
reach the north pole. but would devote all
of his time to scientific observations along
the coast of Greenland. AS he did not
know of Lieut.. Peary's intentions while
forming his own plans, DIR. Nansen does
not believe it would be an act of discour-
tesy for Captain Sverdrup to persist in
carrying out his scheme, and inasmuch as
DIR. Nansen is convinced that Syerdrup
conceived the plan at least as early as
PeGry, he does not think that Peary has
II prior claim on the route and project, or
that he is entitled to any exclusive priv
ileges on the northern coast of Green
land
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
VOLUME OF BUSINESS
Larger than in 1902 Strong Foreigi
Demand for Grain.

Demand for Grain.
Dun's commercial report says: The
yoirme of business through clearing
houses--for the week 14.2 per cent. larger
than in 1S92-h has for the month been
0.3 per cent. larger than in that year,
and in many industries and branches of
business the later months of this year
have surpassed all records. The iron in-
dustry has been greatly encouraged by
increased demand during the last few
weeks, and while the slight improve
ment in pig iron at pittsburg has been
maintained, Notwithstanding the greatest
output ever known, the new contracts for
nnished products have been unusual for
the season. Minor metals have been
rather weak. The cotton industry is halt
ed by the question of wages, although a
general reduction now seems probable.
The manufacturers have been buying
largely of material for worsted goods,
ana their purchases have stimulated buy
ing by wool manufacturers, so that the
Wool markets are stronger, though with
out changes in quotations. After the
great excitement at Chicago wheat still
goes cut of the country as largely as be-
fore-fiom Atlantic ports, $3.50. IS3 bush
els, flour included, against 1.542, $40 last
year, and from Pacific ports, 1,712,625
bushels. In four weeks the Atlantic ex-
ports, flour included. have been 15,060,-
04i bushels, against $500 161 last year.
Heavy western receipts are only rejecting
temporary conditions in the Chicago mar
ket. Extraordinary exports of corn
l4,404,9 800 bushels, against 9,444 S53
bushels in the four weeks last year
show how sorely foreign markets are
| pushed by the increasing demand for
breadstuffs. Wheat has declined five
eighths of a cent with the Chicago market
and corn has meanwhile advanced three
fourths of cent. The cotton movement
continues remarkably heavy, and yet the
slight advance last week is maintained.
The movement to date, although more
than 100000 bales have come into
sight, scarcely supports the largest cur
rent estimates. Failures for the week
have been 395 in the United States,
against 439 last year, and twenty-one in
Canada, against thirty nine last year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Mexico Rubs Against us,

The steamer Albion has arrived at San
Diego, CAL Her officers and passengers
report that the Mexican gunboat Demo
crata landed an armed force on Clipperton
Island and in spite of protests hauled
down the United States flag and raised
the Mexican colors in its place. Having
taken formal possession of the island, the
marines withdrew and notified the men
who remained ON the island not to allow
anyone to take away guano under penalty
of violating the Mexican laws. The
island is about 500 miles off the Mexican
coast almost due west of Acapulco. 1t is
about four miles in circumference. Two
palm trees constitute the sole vegetation
of the island, which is made the home of
millions of sea fowl. Thousands of tons
of the richest guano are to be found on
the island When the marines landed to
take possession of the island in behalf of
Mexico they were fully armed and pre-
pared to do battle if resistance were Of
ferpd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
England Looks for Aid.

sounded by England for moral il not
further support in the event of war in the
east That country desires to secure an
actual alliance with the United States
if this is not possible. then the moral sup
port spoken Of In the event of failure to
secure either it would like guarantees of
neutrality. The fear now agitating Eng
land is that the United States will help
Russia in case of hostilities. Prominent
Americans in London have been careful
ly questioned in this matter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
LARGER WHEAT ACREAGE.
Farmers Plant lii Per Cent. More
than iii 1896.


The special crop report of the New
York Journal of Commerce and Chmmer-
cial Bulletin says: "Final return make
the area of winter wheat 26, ,663 ,00t acres,
as compared with 23,930,000 acrrs har-
vested last year, an increase of IA per
cent. In the more important wheat pro-
ducing States north and west the increas-
ed acreage is: Ohio, per cent; Michigan,
16; Indiana, 4; Illinois, 40; Missouri, 10;
Kansas, 10; California, 4; Oregon, 10,
and Washington, per cent. Favorable
weather during December improaed the
conditions of wheat. The present aver
age is S7.S per cent as against s4.1 per
cent last month. According to the Janu-
airy returns there are 240,000,000 bushels
of wheat held on farms, which is 41.3 per
cent of last years production. On the
corresponding date last year thesc were
held in the same position 190,0O0,000
bushels"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Kansas City Express Robbers

The Port Arthur express of the Kansas
City, Pittsburg and Gulf road w,ss robbed
the other night within the cit Maats Of
Kansas City by two daring young men,
who secured from $4,000 to $4,000. The
men remained on the blind baggage car
until the train reached the east bottoms.
There they burst open the rear door of
the express car and before Express Mes
senger e. N. Hyde could give the alarm
one of them thrust revolver under his
nose and compelled him to remain quiet
while they robbed the safe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
UNITED STATES DEBT.
The December Statement Shows De-
crease in Public Debt.


The monthly statement of the public
debt, issued at Washington, shows that
at the close of business Dec 81 the debt,
less cash in the treasury, amounted to
$999, II, ,567, decrease for the month
of $40, 0,114,S99. This decrease in the
debt is due principally to an increase in
the cash, which is accounted for by the
Gale of the Union Pacific Railroad. The
cash in the treasury is classified as fol-
lows: Gold, $197, ,469, ,235; silver, $780,
POI ,GS4; paper, $106,331 ,691; bonds, dis
bursting officers balances, etc, $50, ,29S,-
72S; total 1851 ,391,370. There are de-
mand liabilities outstanding amounting to
S625,91G,G01, which leaves the cash bal
ance in the treasury, $235, ,474, 769. The
monthly statement of the Government re-
ceipts and expenditures for the month of
December shows the total receipts to
have been $59, 9,646,69S, of which $11 $780,
TSS was from customs, 14,?42, ,92S from
internal revenue and $33 542, $50 from
miscellaneous sources. The expenditures
for the month aggregate $27 ,634 ,092.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Shot In a CHURCH

At the Baptist church at Big Sycamore,
w. Va. Benton Jarrett was shot in the
breast and back by William Dorsey, a
lawyer. whose wife Jarrett is alleged TO
have insulted. Dorsey gave himself up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
CattIemen of the Coast.

Preliminary arrangements were com
pieted for the convention of the Pacific
Northwestern Cattlemen's Association,
which is called to meet in Pendleton, Ore,
Feb B. -Four States will be represented,
Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho,
and it is expected that between 400 and
500 delegates will be present
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Santa Ee Collision.

While James Scott, Santa Fe Rail-
way engineer, slept in his engine cab near
Kansas City, there was a collision. Chas.
X. Landers, stockman of Brazilton, Kan,
was killed, and M. l.. Mars, stockman,
Waverly, Kan; A. G. Olin and John O.
Myers, stockmen, Brazilton, Kan; j. NJ.
Meadow, liveryman, Ottawa, Kan, were
injured
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Onera House Burned.

At Brainerd, Mimi, fire burned the
Sleeper opera house, one of the finest in
NorI ern Minnesota, and the store of 9.
ID. O Brien, with large part of the con-
tents. The opera house was built at
cost of $4,000. 1t was insured for ST.
900. 0'Brien's loss is $4,000 and insur-
ance 81. 500
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
BIG ELEVATORS BURNED.
Ten Thousand Tons of Wheat Destroyed
ut StocIxt ton, Cal.

at Stockton, Cal.
Fire was discovered in warehouse No.
8 of the Farmers Union and Milling Com
pany at Stockton, Cal, and before the
department could respond the flames were
beyond control. The fire quickly spread
to warehouse No. 6, and it was soon seen
that neither warehouse could be saved.
The lowest estimate of the amount Of
wheat destroyed is 10000 tons, and many
put it higher There were besides con-
siderable barley and rye Much of the
grain was the property of the Union, but
iy far the largest proportion was held in
storage by farmers. The loss is placed at
more than 100000. The loss on the
warehouses will be heavy, though both
the buildings and grain were insured for
a reasonably large share of theis value.
The fire started in the machinery of a
grader and cleaner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Who Saw This KIondiker?

Sept. 21 last John w. Horn left San
Francisco for Tacoma with a letter of
credit for $4,000 issued by San Fran
cisco bank, since which time nothing has
been seen or heard of him. Horn was a
returned Klondiker and letter from rel
atives in Eldon, Iowa, suggests that pos
sibly he has been murdered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Rush to the KIondike.

The Klondike rush has commenced. So
many prospectors are going that way that
British Columbia resources are taxed to
accommodate them. The steamers City
Of Seattle, Tees ard Rosa Lee have been
obliged to refuse accommodations and a
large number of Australian and Canadian
prospectors will take the next steamer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
UNEARTH A CONSPIRACY.
Railroads systematically Robbed at
Kansas City took Yards.

Kansas City took Yards.
The detective department of the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway has unearthed a
conspiracy at the Kansas City stock
yards by which it has, it is alleged, been
robbed of thousands of dollars on live
stock shipments. False afiidavits of
shortage in the number of live stock re-
ceiyed have been made to the claim de-
partment of the Missouri Pacific and
shippers have, it is said, been paid for
the number of head of stock reported to
be missing The robbery has been going
IN Systematically for years and nearly
every railroad entering Kansas City is
said to have been victimized. The
amount paid for fraudulent shortage
claims during the last five years will run
up in the thousands of dollars
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Shot wan Unknown Ass,ssin.

Robert Mandolin, proprietor of a sa-
loon at Picto'l, Colo, and Dave Evans
were killed by an unknown assassin IN
Mandolini's saloon, and Dick Owens had
portion of his chin shot away. The as
sassin. who stood outside the saloon, fired
through the door and then made his es-
s1araa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

Nikola Tesla announces an important
discovery. He says that he has perfect
cd vacuum tubes Of such high illuminate
ing power that they may be used in light
houses, and that they will enable the pho
tographer to work by night as we'll as by
day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
ARiraItn standard Oil

According TO the London Star the
Rothschilds of Paris and Vienna, in con-
junction with the Russian petroleum re-
finers of Baku, are financing company
which proposes to supply Great Britain
with high-fash Russian oil OF 103 de-
grees to compete with the Standard Oil
Cnmnanv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Voice Carried ], 800 Miles.

1t is believed the long-distance tele-
phone record was broken at Gallatin.
Tenn, when John II. Connor, representa-
tive of the Bell company, talked with the
operator in Norfolk, Va, over 1900 miles
of wire
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

Mrs. ]. c. Aver. the wealthy American
widow, died in Paris. Her husband was
the Lowell man, who amassed an inn
mense fortune by the sale of patent medi-
eines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
New Justice in Nebraska.

At Lincoln, Neb., Judge John j. Sulli-
van took the oath of office as associate
justice of the Supreme Court. 1t is the
first time in the history of the Supreme
Court that a member of that tribunal is
other than a Republican in politics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
HELD AS A FILIBUSTER.
Schooner Donna l.. Briggs Libe11ed in
New Haven Harbor.

New Haven HarDOr.
The schooner Donna l.. Briggs of Ston-
ington, Conn.,, at present in New Haven
harbor with a cargo of lumber, has been
libelled as filibuster. The Briggs fig
ured prominently in the hearing of wit
nesses at the department of justice in the
case of the alleged filibuster tug Somers
n. Smith, now lying at Mobile under Fed
aral surveillance. 1t is believed that the
Briggs was the unknown vessel which
acted as the auxiliary to the Smith last
August At that time the Smith, it is . IS
serted, took an expedition to Cs-.3a, sail
ng from The southern coast of Florida,
and meeting another vessel at sea-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Hanna BUYS Coal Lands.

Senator NJ. A. Hanna has just bought
for his company, the Ycughiogheny Gas
Coal Company, 500 acre Of lands adjoin-
ing the Manown plant at Pittsburg. The
price paid is in the neighborhood of $751;
600
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Mnrdered IN Tbeir own Homo.

George Baker and his aged wife were
murdered at their home near Fairbury,
Neb They had been shot from the out
side through the north window with a
shotgun, and sc closc was the murderer
to the window that the powder had burn
ed the framework. Quail shot was used.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
His Reason.

.What are You crying about, little
boy?'
Because I've been whipped"
"And what were you whipped for?''
Because I was crying
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Pnrchased hy the Grass Trust.

The Pit.sburg Car Company, branch
OF the American glass combine, has pur-
chased the plant and business of the +.
A. Drew Glass Company Of st. Louis,
one of the largest plants in the country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Foley Found Guilty

At Liberty. Mo-. tae jury in the trial of
| William Foley for the murder OF his sis
| ter and mother, returned a verdict of muir
der in the Fst degree. Judge Broaddus
sentenced Foley to be hanged Friday,
Feb. Is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Theater Is Burned j..

At San Francisco the Columbia Thea
ter was gutted by fire and is a total loss.
The fire was confined to the theater
building. No one was injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
P:ctures Sent by Wire.

For the first time in the history of jour
nalism pictures have been sent by wire.
The New York Herald received half
dozen portraits and court scenes of the
Eli Shaw trial at Camden, \. j., 145
miles distant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Conv;ct,s Plan Ea;Iod

AT Minneapolis, Mimi, John Moschik,
murderer, condemned to death, threw
handful of cigar ashes in the eyes of
Special Watchman Peterson and tried to
escape, but failed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

l have submitted the Royal
Baking Powder to careful chem
ical tests, and find it to be per-
fectly free from any substance
in any way deleterious or inju-
rlous. III. A. HUSTON,
Indiana State Chemist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Buildings Blown Down.

A destructive windstorm visited Chat
tanooga, Tenn. a large frame church
and two-story dwelling were demolish
ed, and 9merous other minor damages
were done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Snanish Flag Hoisted.

An official dispatch from Manila, capital
of the Philippine Islands, announces that
the Spanish flag has been hoisted at Ca
moerent and Biacubato. 1t is added that
the insurgents rendered military honors
| and cheered for SPAIN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
yarue of our Navy Yards.
Lowndes ont of the Race.

The property value of the navy yards
and various naval stations of the Govern
ment is in excess of S60,000,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Burned to a Crisp.

Mrs. jacob Brown of Fremont, Ohio,
vent into the cellar with light. Natural
gas exploded. She was burned to crisp.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Rox KiIfs ais Rrother.

At Chattanooga, Tenn, Edward Well
Ter, aged Ii years, fired single -barreled
shot gun at his brother. William Weller.
killing him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
italy Wants a Treaty,

1t is announced that the Italian Gov
ernment has proposed new commercial
treaty with the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

Greatly 10 the surprise Of administra-
ton officials in Washington, the award of
the araiter in the matter OF the claims Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
" Royal" a cream of
tartar powder of
superior purity
and strengths.

The following extracts from
Certificates of analyses of the
Royal Baking Powder, made
from time to time, are very help
FIJI to those who wish to be GER
tain as to what baking powder
to select in order to get a pure
article, free from alum or any
form of adulteration.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
A ROMANCE OF THE WAR.

Husband and Wife Separated Thirty
Years Ago Will Kemarry.
Early next spring Hiram Burt and Mrs.
Minnie Knowles will he married ~ Z CHI
ester, N. Y, and under circumstances
which seldom oecnr IN life. They were
husband and wife at the time the war
broke out. Both went to the front, he as
a soldier, she as nurse. After the war
each thought the other dead and remar-
ried. Death has removed obstacles to
their reunion, and next May the former
husband will remarry the bride of his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

LUWHueS out OF the RaCe.
Gov. Lowndes has withdrawn from the
Maryland senatorial contest.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-06-07

tl" ilbsn debt, for which
iii~st our treasury fsl'rcsponslt,ie. rher, is no
doubt here that we cannot continue this
war in which we have nothing 10 gain
and We may lose out three colonies and
be ruined for fifty years. In the matter
Of money there is no patriotism here.
Proof is given by the bank which ought
TO have bought gold. although at pre-
mlnm of 100 per cent and issued notes
against Il iii the same or Il slightly
greater quantity With 15OO0O.OO it
has made 1900. .000 900. This is the
moment of year at which instead of re
turning 23 or n per cent, it returns
only i or l.. AS regards its buying
gold, exchange has gone down. and if
i'll buying 40O. 100000 it issues 500 900
Geo paying 600 or 700 inasnuch as the
State SubScribeS at the rate of > per
cent. this would represent to the bank
an interest of about , per cent and its
dividend would have gone down very
little. The bank is the nation. and with
the nation il has grown rich by offering
paper money. which it did not have in
its treasury. and by getting interest ON
that which it really never had given out
But whatever the bank does. nobody
cares object to except those who have
no money in their pockets if they should
call for it.
Il have written to the Minister. but
| did not give him 50 much news Of the
fleets rs TO you. because | had other
should see him you might give
him some news. We shall
see when they relieve me and send some
one here to work and not amUSc himself
| can imagine your anxiety for Francis
90 and the rest. an anxiety that we share
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-06-07
4 LETTER DISCOVERED
SpANIARDS LEFT IN CANADA
TO RECEIVE AND SEND
TELEGRAMS.
NO CONFIDENCE IN SPANISH OFFICERS
The Spaniard Says Until a Little Will.
Ago he Was not Permitted TO do
as he Pleased.

Washington. June 4.-Chief Will,ic.
Of the United States Treasury Secret
Service. to-day made public the letter
which was recently written by Mr.. Car
rama, former naval attachc Of the Span
i~h Legation in Washington now il
Montreal, to the Spanish Minister Of Ma
rine II Madrid and secured 10y Mr..
WHllic'S operatives and brought to
Mashington The letter was received
here about one week ago. but for some
reason it had been withheld until to-dar.
Copies this morning We're furnished jo
the President. the Secretary Of the
Treasury and the Secretary Of State,
and it IS altogether probable that action
Mi lac taken to secure the instant do
rarture Of the Spanish contingent from
Canadian soil The letter Is Of the most
sensational! character.
The letter. however. WAS secured by an
operative who called ii the House in
1he capacity Of 4 health officer While
NJ. CarranZa WAS 1T dinner. The lrttcr
WAS found on his table addressed fer
mailing It WaS has<Ad by this man
/, another III waiting and from him 10
thrd Who instantly started With Il to
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-06-07

expert knowledge was recognized by thr
hrNicaH government. which designated
him in 1896 to conduct trials and pass
unon the MeNicau dispatch vessel, Don
ato Gurra. built mt Philadelphia.
Constructor lIobSon is i great nephew
of Governor Iohn Morchcad. Of North
Carolina. Ills father was a wcll known
lawyer and judge of that state. On the
maternal lime Inc IS 4 grandson Of Chrf
Justice Pearson. Of North Carolina. ANA
nephew Of Representative Pearson. of
that state. He is Il great grandson of
former Senator Williams. Of Tennessee.