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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28

So far 10000 persons have visited
the Omaha exposition.
Two million bicycles have p en- made in
the world since the wheel was perfected.
Prof. William r. Daily. :. famous swim
mer and life saver, died at South Boston,
Mass.
A committee of three statesmen having
no interest in the case viii be selected to
determine the Alaska boundary.
There are now 1853 sick out OF II ,0oJ
soldiers on the south side of Porto Rico.
The death rate, however s low.
The Marquis Ito of Japan has gone to
Pekin to arrange an offensive and defen-
sive alliance between Japan and China.
Heirs to the estate Of George NJ. Pull
man say that debts against the New York
property, worth 100000, will wipe 1t out.
The body of the late Brig. Gen. j. T.
Haskell has been sent from Columbus,
Ohio, to the national cemetery in Arling-
~er fer internlent The funeral was large
~ attended.
AT Rutland. Mass. the State Society
Sons Of the Revolution unveiled tablet
In honor of Gen. Rufus Putnam, In the
house the revolutionary hero once occu-
pied in that place.
In Buda- -Pesth the police have just ar
rested an entire band Of shoplifters, al
most exclusively women, and the chief Of
the band was the rich owner Of large
estate in Hungary.
The unveiling of the Frederick Doug
lass monument at Rochester, n. u, has
been postponed. The statue has been
delayed in the foundry, and win not be
ready for two weeks.
A few days ago Richard Packard, who
lives at Machias. Me-. saw a bottle In the
river bobbing up ard down In lively man.
rer, which he was Al loss 70 account for
until the bottle took an extra jerk UPWARD,
when he saw large eel with lis head
fast inside the bottles neck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
AGRICULTURAL. NEWS.


The hay crop Of the Uni ed States is
larger than last year by several million
tons.
Orange production of the Pacific coast
this season has been the greatest in Cali
fornia's history.
The reports indicate that the acreage Of
winter wheat s0wn in Nebraska this fall
viii be larger than ever.
The cotton crop in Texas alone will be
equal to a pound of cotton for every man,
woman and child on earth.
The hills and rolling prairies of Iowa,
Nebraska and Kansas are said to be we'll
adapted to apple orchards.
In southern Iowa the recent rain. were
so heavy as to inundate many corn fields.
The hail also did some damage.
Much new wheat and oats from north
ern Iowa is beihgsrushed to market before
the roads get bad in the interior of the
State.
Throughout iowa corn is bringing 25
cents per bushel This is for the old crop,
hnt the new crop is expected to be few
cents less.
Minneapolis commission men are ship
ping ear loads of eggs to the Pacific coast
States, farmers out there having devoted
50 much time to grain that there is a
shortage Of produce.
The apple crop Of Missouri this year
will not be over Is per cent Of the nor
NAL crop. Experts place the value this
year at S1,000,000. Last year it was S12,-
100000 and still not full crop.
Tile United States Department OF Ag-
ricuture has received notice Of an Inter
national Horticultural exposition TO take
place in st. Petersburg. Russia, in May,
1859 The United States is invited to
take part.
A few years ago the Southern fever
seized quite a number Of good Iowa citi-
zens. A number of them settled in the
parish of Calcasieu, in southwestern Lou
siana, and took up the growing OF rice
and sugar. Most Of the members of the
colony have prospered, and vast tracts Of
land that were uncultiyated few years
ago are now producing valuable crops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.

Eighty-three Spanards died On the way
from Santiago to Santander, Spain.
Admiral Schley will be restored to his
old position as chairman of the lighthouse
board.
The Treasury Department has received
$50, 100000 thus far from the sale of war
bonds.
Eight regular army regiments now sta
toned at Montauk have been ordered TO
their former posts.
Capt. Jewell of the cruiser Minneapolis
has been presented with a handsome
sword by the members of his crew.
1t is understood that Spain will ask the
peace conference for the privilege Of re-
tanning part of the Philippines.
Contracts are to be given out by the
Government for the construction Of twen-
ty-eight torpedo boats for the navy.
Gen. Gomez, in a letter to Senior Palma,
says that the Americans have bee2 "co!i
and dry" but that they are the benefac-
tors of Cuba.
A delegation of prominent Philippine
natives, appointed by Aguinaldo is on it's
way to Washington to confer with Presi-
dent Mckinley.
Secretary Alger is pleased over the re-
suit of the Presidents visit to Camp
Wkoff. He says the conditions of the
place were found to be all right.
Four of the old single-turreted moni-
tors now at League Island navy yard,
Philadelphia, are to be utilized as coast
guards off shore at Porto Rican ports.
Surgeon General Sternberg who has
been inspecting Camp Wikoff, says be
has found the hospitals in excellent con-
dition, and that the camp site is good
Troops will be held in readiness at Hon
olul-i to go to Manila If necessary. Agui-
naldo, the Philippine chief, is becoming
restless, troublesome and even danger
GUS.
Senior Silvela, now the leader of the
largest section of the Conservative party
of Spain, refuses to allow any member of
his party to serve on the peace commits
sion.
The trip of the monitor Monterey to the
Philippines demonstrates that with good
weather this class of vessel may, with
her own steam and a tow, cross the Pa
cific ocean.
President Mckinley has instructed
Miss Barton to pay the fine imposed by
the Spanish authorities at Havana on the
Red Cross cargo of provisions for the
starving people of that city.
A London dispatch from Madrid says
that the lower classes of Spain are dam
gerously impressed with the ghastly APP
pearance of the Spanish soldiers recently
returned from Santiago, Cuba.
In a speech at Minneapolis, Senator Da-
Wis. a member OF the peace commission,
said: ssThis Government will secure from
the situation whatever American courage,
honor and valor have gained"
Washington dispatch says that 125,-
600 volunteers will be needed in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines, with the
necessary reserve regiments in this coun-
try. Oct. Is about COCOA troops viii be
sent to Cuba.
The war Department, in order TO keep
the regular army up 70 the maximum,
wili have recruiting officers az al staiions
where volunteers are mustered out, with
4 view OF giving the men an opportunity
70 enlist in the regular service
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
ODD FELLOWS IN BOSTON.
Representative to the Sovereign
Grand LodUe Welcomed

Representative to the Sovereign
Grand Lodge Welcomed.
An official welcome to the Soverei
Grand Lodge of Independent Or.ler If
Odd Fellows was given In the Y. M. g. A.
Hall in ston Monday The members
of the So, ereign Grand Lodge, 200 in
number, and the women representing the
Order of Rebekah were escorted to the
hall by committees.
j. w. Venable Of Hopkinsville, KY,
grand chaplain of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, began the exercises with prayer.
Charles n. Alexander of Boston, chair
man of the executive committee of the
grand lodge of Massachusetts,, then IN
nounced Gen. f. B. Appleton of the Gov
ernor's staff, who welcomed the grand
lodge and members of the Rebekah branch
in behalf of the State. Mayor Josiah
Quincy spoke for the city of Boston. The
other speakers included Charles Terrell
grand master, for the grand lodge of Mas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
GERMANY AND PHILIPPINES.

Representatives of Kaiser Say Rcla-
tions with America Are Friendly.
The foreign Office 1t Berlin has been in-
terviewed regarding the Washington ca
blegram saying that the five regiments
to be sent TO Manila were needed 10 watch
German manipulntions there. The an
swer was emphatic. Such manipulat tons,
it is declared, exist only in the imagina-
ton of Admiral Dewey. As officially re-
ported, the conduct of Vice-Admiral
Diederichs throughout has been loyal to
both belligerents. Since that report was
received nothing his happened TO disturb
harmonious relations between Americans
and Germans in the Philippines. -, sur
edly, it is further declared, the &c, man
Government plans no trickery and intends
no disloyalty there, and of that the Wash
ington Government doubtless is fully
aware, else DIR. vcn Heleben. the Ger
man ambassador at Washington, would
not have been granted leave of absence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
State Items of interest.

Artley Easson, aged 36, died at Racine
Of blooo poisoning.
The fishing at Fox lake has never been
so good as this year.
The 2-year-old child of J. Deakin of Par.
deeville drowned in a swill barrel
Mrs. Emma Foley of Bismarck, N. D.,
fell into Lake Superior at West Superior
and drowned.
Sheboygan Falls refused to grant a
franchise to the Sheboygan and Plymouth
Transit Company.
Chorson Bros store at Scandinavia was
robbed of 500 in goods. The burglars
got away on handcar.
Allen Snyder OF Chicago, aged 10, was
badly mangled by pulley while working
in a Rhinelander box factory.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sttindle of Brilion COM
mitted suicide at Washington. She dis
appeared in June with about $500.
Because there are no funds in the treas
ury of the city of Racine day laborers on
the city streets have been discharged.
About forty small manufacturers are
going build one large factory building
at Racine in which to move their plants.
A combination of the fish dealers along
the Great Lakes has been formed. The
combine will comprise twenty-five large
firms.
Henry Van Seggern, the 15-year-old son
Of 81. D. Van Seggern, chairman of the
town Of New Denmark, was killed by a
team of runaway horses.
At Milwaukee, Mrs. Barbenia Barlow
ski, aged 40 years, died as the result of
burns due to the explosion of kerosene
oil. She had tried to start fire.
An order has been issued granting an
honorable discharge to Luther H. Peck,
captain Of the Third Wisconsin volunteer
infantry, who recently rendered his resig-
nation.
The body of the man killed by the cleo
tric car at Racine has been identified as
that Of Peter Duffy. aged "A years. Marks
on the face and head lend color TO suspi-
cion of foul play.
William Guth fell fifty-six feet at the
M. B. Helmer elevator in Fond du Lac
He was fatally injured. Guth lived in
Minneapolis and was employed in Fond
du Lac as one Of the roofers.
A young girl residing near Omro re-
Gently returned from a Milwaukee indus
trial school, where she had been for. sew
eral years. For some time she was seen
about home and used to do or ands for
the family. Finally she was missed and
her parents told conflicting stories as to
her whereabouts.
p. G.. Collipp, q lawyer of Friendship,
who won the nomination for district at
.orney, was sitting in his Office at work
tss,s other evening. His desk is near the
front window and someone threw brick
through the window, striking fim on the
left temple. saocking him senseless. cut
ting through his hat and ma king an ugly
wound in his head.
Charles Wetherbv. prominent farmer.
aged 65 years, hanged bimself at his home
near Hudsca.
Arthur Converse Cameron. a 21-year-
cid son OF Mr. and Mrs. e. H. Cameron
OF Fond du Lac. was drowned in the
Wolf river by the overturning Of boat
In which he and others were duck shoot
ing.
W. u. Stewart, j. A. Kimberly Of Ap-
oleton aEd Engineer Ruger returned 10
Marinette from an investigation OF the
water rower az Quinuesse Falls, Mich.
They propose putting In big plant there
rsxs year and making drafts and plans
for Il The water pcser 10 excellent
therN,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
FROM THE GOLD FIELDS.
Large Party Reaches Seattle with
About SI0O. 900 In Dust

The steamer Humboldt arrived at Sc
attic, twelve days from st. Michaels,
Alaska, with go passengers from Daw-
son City. The majority of them were
glad to get back to civilization There
were only few who had any gold dust.
David Bellenberg had the largest sack.
He told Purser Twiggs that he was bring
ing out 100000 spending money. PWser
Twiggs estimates the total amount of
treasure brought down on the steamer at
100000. The troops taken up from San
Francisco on the Humboldt left St. Mi
chaers for Rampant City on the steamer
Arnold. Among the Humboldt's passen-
gers were A. e. Gardiner, who is inter
ested with some Chicago people in the pro-
posed construction of railroad from
Rampant City to the coast, and Robert
Moran of Seattle, who took up fleet of
river steamers this summer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
MEMORIAL DAY AT QUEBEC.
English and American Sailors March
Together In Canada.

English and American Sailors March
Together in Canada.
Wednesday was a memorable day in
Quebec's history, Representatives of
three great nations-the United States,
Great Britain and France-united to hon
or the memory of Samuel Champlain, the
intrepid explorer who founded that city
in 160S and died there twenty years
later. The United States protected cruis-
er Marblehead, Capt. McCalia, was sent
there specially by the American Govern
ment. The spectacle was witnessed Of
American and British blneiacket marcl-
ing in procession through the streets Of
Canada's ancient capital and standing
shoulder to shoulder in the square round
Champlain's monument. All the Ameri-
can commissioners were present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
a. p. Dicter Comnanx Assirns.

The A +. Dickey Manufacturing Com
pany, cne of the oldest business houses
In Racine, assigned to David G. James.
The assets are given at $4,000 and the
liabilities about the same The heaviest
creditor is tt First National Bank fer
$4,000, but II is secured with q mort
gage on the plant. The claim of no other
creditor amounts to over 81 900. The
assignee will continue the business and
fll all contracts. The company manu-
factures bob sleiabe and specialties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28

SHIPS MEET DISASTER.
List of Losses Received in Chicago
from Lake Points.


from Lake Points.
The following lake disasters were re-
ported in Chicago in one day recentlyi
Schooner Senator, coal laden for Harbor
Springs, stranded in the thick smoke on
Skillagalee reef Lake Michigan; schoon-
ers j. Ii. Mead and Mediator, Duluth to
Chicago with lumber, went ashore on Ke-
weenaw point, Lake Superior, near Port
age Like canal, total losses; steamer Colo
rado, Duluth to Port Huron, 800 tons
flour. stranded on Il reef at Eagle harbor,
KeNcenaw peninsula, total loss; steamer
keystone went ashore on Big Summer
Island, Lake Michigan, and later caught
fire and was destroyed, With 1000 tons
of coal; schooner Keepsake, with a cargo
of coal for Marine City, foundered in
Lake Erie schooner Southwest, without
cargo, sunk on Huron Island Lake SUI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
THE TEMPLE DOESN'T PAY.
Mrs. Stevens of the w. c. T. U. Speaks
cf the Chicago Euterprise

UI IIt NItINdEU IEIINNf UAISN'
Mrs. l.. NJ y. Stevens. acting national
president of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of America, and State
president of the Maine organization. de-
livered an address at the State convcn-
ton in Bangor, Me. The important por-
ton of her remarks related to the situa-
ton of the union relative to the Woman 5
Temple in Chicago. She said: The build
ing has never brought revenue 70 the So
.iety; on the contrary, more than $500
600, mostly from white-ribboners. has
been spent in floating the enterprise,
while the National w. c. 7. Z. has paid
and is paying to-day regular rent for its
Offices in the Temple. Hence, in giving
up the Temple the w. c. I. L. has moth
ing to lose, but much to gain"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
POWDER USED by THE NAVY.
Sampson Consumed 100000 Worth
at Santiago.

Sampson Consumed 100000 Worth
at Santiago.
Sampson used more than twice the pow
der consumed 10y Dewey. The former ex-
ploded about 100000 worth in knocking
out Ceryera, while Dewey blew up about
S45,0 900 worth in destroying Montejo's
feet Admiral Dewey has reported that
he used during the engagement 157 eight
inch, G35 Six-inch and / ,0S7 six-pounders,
64s three-pounders and 1852 one-pound
projcctiles. The ships which participated
in the battle with Ceryera's fleet fired 67
thirteen inch shells, $ twelve-inch shells,
$50 eight-inch, 1873 six-inch, 473 fve-inch,
253 four-inch. 4.S06 six-pounders, 7S3
three-pound and T72 one-pound projec-
f4las
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
Northwest Prosperous.

Mr.. Henry w. Cannon, president of
the Chase National Bank, New York, has
Just returned from a trip Of 5000 miles
throughout the Northwest, in company
with his fellow-directors in the GreaS
Northern Railway. Mr.. Cannon Is graft
fed over the solid progress in the North
west. He says there has been no boom,
but a gradual advancement of prosperity
OF all interests. which bids fair to be per-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28

At Lac du Flanbeau, an Indian named
Big George and white man named Will
liam Swanson started out on the road to
walk to sawmill two miles away. Big
George carried a Winchester rife. Swan
son, 1t was found later, was considera bly,
under the influence of liquor. When about
half way to the mill an Indian named
Nibinioshi says he heard Big George and
Swanson quarreling and saw Big George
strike Swanson at the base Of the right
ear with the rife. Swanson fell like a
log, and Nibinioshi says Big George
struck him several times more. Nibini-
oshi informed the authorities, who repair
ed to the scene of the quarrel. Upon ar
irving there they found Swanson's body
buried in the sand. Big George was later
arrested and put in Jail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
Turk Accuse. Rritain

The Turkish Government sent a circu-
lar to the powers alleging that the British
provoked the disorders at Gambia, claim
ing that the present situation is due to
the measures adopted by the powers In
Crete, and protesting against the bonn
bardment of Gambia. The Porte an
nounces its refusal to withdraw the Turk
ish troops from Crete, in spite of the de-
cision of the admirals that such a step is
absolutely necessary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
WILL DO NO SPEAKING.
President Decides Not to Talk fo1

President Decides Not to Talk for
Campaign During His Trip.
The President has decided against ap-
peals which have been made to him to
make political speeches in Ohio and In
diana or anywhere else during the cam
paign. He gave Representatives Over
street and Fairs to understand that on
his way to Omaha he would make stops
at Indianapolis and Terre Haute, but not
to make speeches. On his way back he
may make two or three similar stops in
Ohio, but On none OF these occasions will
there be political speech-making by the
executive.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28

ITALY THREATENS COLOMBIA.
Complains to the Unite,i States of
CoIOmbia,s Pad Eaifh.

Co1ombia's Pad Faith.
The Italian Government has called the
attention Of the Government of the Unit
ed States % the Incorrect attitude of the
Government of Colombia and demanded
that the latter respect its treaties; other
wise Italy reserves to herself the right to
adopt the energetic measures toward Co
lombia which were recently abandoned in
Difference to the United States. Advices
received at Colon from Bogote the CAPT
tai of Colombia, say that all relations be-
tween Colombia and Italy have been sew
cred owing to the action of the Italian
Government in the Cerruti affair, which
che Colombian officials considered arbi-
trary and in violation of the treaty of
1892. which WAS thereby nnnnlled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
snnnish ships Turned Over.

Twelve Spanish steamers and eight sail
ing vessels have been transferred TO the
American flag at Manila, aud a ma jority
have started on eoasting voyages. I'm
certainty is fet concerning the conduct
Of the native crews. especially in view
Of reports that Filipino vessels are seiz-
ing Spanish coast towns and property.
The United States cruisers Boston and
Raleigh have sailed from Manila TO pro-
tort commerce.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
Their Soldier Boy Was Dead.

very affecting scene took place on the
arrival of the Shehoygan contingent of
the Second Wisconsin regiment of vol
unteers at that place. The father, moth
er and sister of William J. Triers, who
was member of the regiment, but who
died in Porto Rico, met the train to greet
the soldier boy. Not seeing her boy leave
the train Mrs. Triers asked one of the sol
diers II he knew young Triers. The moth
er was informed that he died and was
buried at Ponce on Sept. 4. The Triers
home, which had reen decorated In honor
Of the homecoming of the soldier, was
turned into house of mourning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28

Ex-State Senator s. s. Steel of Pitts
burg, Pa, has left for Manila, where he
will receive. supervise the counting and
carry back to Harrisburg the votes of
that band of heroes who ar" marching in
advance of the American flag on the other
side of the globe. The election will be
held Nov. 8 under the laws of the State,
and the effort will be made to have every
vote counted as the soldier voter intended
in casting il.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
OUR LIST OF KILLED.
Thirty-threc Officers and 231 Men
Lost in War with Spain.

Lost In war with Spain.
The official records of the War Depart
.,sent, as far ss completed, show that there
We're thirty-three officers and 231 enlisted
men of the army, 264 in all, killed in bat
tie during the war with Spain. These
casualties include all the lives lost by the
army in the battles in the Philippines as
well as those in Cuba and Porto Rico.
The percentage of officers killed is strik-
inly large, and is said to be unprecedented
in the battles Of the world. The contrast
is especially striking in the case of the
battle Of Omdurman, where, although the
loss Of life was heavy, the list of killed
included only one officer of the British
army. The wounded, 1850. The esti-
mate Of those killed by disease is placed
at 1000 Lives lost in navy and marine
corps: Officers killed in battle, 1 men kill
ed in battle, 13; men drowned, /; men
wounded, 3S; total. 3,267.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-09-28
OLD GLORY FLOATS IN HAVANA.
American Flag Hoisted by the Conn
mission Meeting There.

At 10 o'clock Tuesday morning the first
American flag in Havana was hoisted on
the flagstaff of the TrOcha Hotel. the
headquarters of the American evacuation
commission. A guard of marines was
posted at ti.a entrance TO the grounds.
Col. Claus and Capt Payne stood on tie
roof Of the hotel at either side of the
flagstaff. At 10 o'clock Sharp a quarter
master Of the steamer Rcsolute hoisted
the flag, which unfurled and fluttered
proudly in the breeze. All the members
of the commission raised their hats and
cheered the Stars and Stripes. The ap-
proacheS to the grounds at either end of
the street were patrolled by squads Of the
Guarda Civile in order that the commits
sioneI's might not be molestcd.