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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
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WAR BULLETINS.

NO~~1~~1~I~~N~~~~~~~O~ ~~~O~~~~O~~~O~O~O~N~~~~~O~
Henry Watterson's sons have enlisted.
Spain has sent troops into Porto Rico
from Cuba.
Gen. Blanco has practically abandoned
the minor cities of Cuba.
The ST. Paul has been ordered to sea
for scouting duty.
A thousand Johns Hopkins students
have enrolled for military service.
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyers
continue cruising in the straits of Glib
raltar.
The harbor at Key West is so full of
prize ships that no more can be accom-
modated there.
Tho DbiIa dnlnh;a oamotarv aceooia tion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

explosive shells, and they all fell wide Of
the mark, no damage Of any kind result
ing. A shrapnell shell exploded above
the New York, and one shell exploded just
beyond the stern. All hers were vast
ed. The batteries were reduced in just
twenty minutes. The final shot from the
enemy came from Ruba Cava, and drew
from the Puritan a reply from one of her
twelve-inch guns, which struck the bat
terry and blew up L section Of it. The
United States ships did not retire until
the Spanish refused to renew the engage
ment. They left ,he batteries in ruins.
During the engage ment not soul could
be seen on the shore, and the puffs of
smoke came up from the batteries as IL
hy magic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
WILL Nor ADJOURN.
Congress to Remain In Session During
the Progress of the War

Congress to Remain In Session During
the Progress of the War.
Congress, according to what most Of
the leaders say, Is likely to remain in
session until the war with Spain is over,
even If the struggle should be prolonged
until December. 1t is most important
that it should, in view OF the possibility
of complications with other European ma
tions. 4 number of Congressman look
for interference on the part of the several
powers, whose interests and sympathies
are with Spain, and decidedly against the
United States or any strong republic. 1t
Is probable, however, that during the hot
summer weather, should the war continue
until then, brief recesses will be taken,
and the members generally will remain
close to Washington, so that they can
return on short notice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Causes VnSt Outlaws.

The can Of the President for 125,0O0
volunteers and the passage of the bill
increasing the regular army to 81 900 men
has forced revision of all the army esti-
mates. Paymaster General Stanton has
applied to the Secretary of War for fifty
additional paymasters and for twenty
five additional clerks in the pay depart
ment He also sent his estimate for de
ficiency appropriation of nearly $4,000
600 for the payment of the army during
the present fiscal year and for $40, 900 :
600 for the pay of the army for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1890.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

ship, Baltimore, Boston, Concord, and
Raleigh-and the gunboat Petrol ap-
preached the shore under cover of the
darkness on Saturday night and at day
break Sunday morning steamed into Ma
Mia Bay, where he found himself con-
fronted by the Spanish fleet, which had
not sailed way, rs had been stated, and
the shore batteries. Numerically the
odds were against him. To our six cruis.
ers and one gunboat were opposed eight
cruisers and five gunboats. To our 11S
guns were opposed 14S guns. But the
American guns were heavier, the Ameri-
can vessels were stancher and stronger,
and American seamen and gunners-there
are no better in the world. The action
began at once and there were two en-
gagements during the day, the result Of
which was the destruction of the Reina
Christina (he flagship of the Spanish
squadron), the Don Juan de Austria,
whose commander was killed, and the
Castillo. Madrid dispatches say that 9TH
ers were sunk to avoid capture and that
the American feet was severely dam
aged. There are no intimations, how
ever, that any American vessel was de-
stroyed. If there had been the news
would have been sent out by the Span
iards speedily and exultantly.
Under the protection of the guns of the
Manila Notifications the Spanish war
ships opened fire on the American feet.
For several hours the harbor resounded
with the roar of the guns, the crashing of
steel and timbers, the shreks and groans
of the wounded. Thick clouds of smoke
at times almost obscured the opposing
fleets from each other A well-directed
shot reached the iron cruiser Don Juan
de Austria, a vessel of 1.100 tons. A
terrific explosion followed and the ship
was blown up.
There was heavy loss Of life among
the Spanish. Captain Cadarzo, coru4a nd
ing the Maria Christina. was X Id. ON
modore Montejo, command tn -eet,
shifted his flag from the Maria Christina
t. he Isle de Cuba, much smaller steel
pru tected cruiser, inst before the Chris
tina sank.
From the tenor OF the dispatches il
seems certain that the Spanish Asiatic
feet has been wiped out and that all that
was saved was Spanish honor, a flimsy
sort of salvage, which will not prove spe-
cially consoling to the Spanish people.
This crushing defeat is but the begin
ming of the end. IL the Saanis a vessels
which left Cape Verde are crossing the
ocean, which is doubtful. they will never
60 back. Spain win lose another feet
Meanwhile the North Atlantic squadron
will tighten its grip upon Cuba, reduc-
ing the Notifications of Havana as it has
those of Matanzas and Cabanas, while il
opens up communicat ticns with the in
surgents under Gomez and Garcia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
France prenarinp for Fight.

In the French naval and military de
partments unusual measures are being
taken to strengthen coast defenses and
increase the efficiency of both arms Of
the service. The arsenals are running
day and night and war materials OF ey-
cry description, sufficient to last for sew
eral months, are being distributed among
The forts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Tran.nort sbi,s C,harteretl.

A rather striking sign of the imminence
of the invasion of Cuba was contained in
the chartering Thursday by the War De
nartment of eight large steamers of an
average capacity of 1900 tons, and able
10 carry from 500 to 200 passengers
each. These are to be used as trans
ports for the conveyance of the flrst mill
tary expedition to Cuba.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
No womeu Nurses.

Surgeon General Sternberg of the army
has received apple" tons from over 1,200
physicians, who have offered their SER
vices to the Government. He has been
obliged to issue a circular letter dec.iniug
these offers. He says that comparative
few contract surgeons will be required
in the regular army, and he has nothing
to do with the volunteers. No female
nurses will be sent to Cuba or to hospitals
on the gulf coast.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
CITY OF PARIS SAFE.
Fleet American Liner Reported Cap
turcd Arrives in New York


The American liner Paris arrived in
New York Saturday morning from South
ampton, after rough passage of days
IL hours and 45 minutes, with 8 saloon,
AZ second cabin and 9S steerage passen-
gers. The Paris left Liverpool the pre-
vious Saturday, with large quantity of
guns and ammunition for the Govern
ment, and had 152 passengers. lmme-
diately after her departure and before
she passed the Lizard reports were cir
culateJ froc; various British points that
the Paris had been captured by a Span
sh warship and was being taken to Cadiz.
When the Paris passed Lizard. she show
ed her usual signals, and then put out all
her lights, and disappeared in the dark
ness of the ocean. This did not put an
end to the stories. London and other
cities in England reported that the swift
ship had been overtaken. The Paris was
delayed by rough seas, fog and rain, but
at no time during her voyage did she sight
Spanish warship. She discharged her
cargo at once and was received by the
naval authorities, her name being changed
to the Yale
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Millions spent ON War.

The several allotments made by the
President from day to day out of the
SOC, 1000, 900 national defense appropria-
ton now aggregate S41, ,222, 116. as fol
lows: War, SIG. 6.14S.627; navy, 25,07s,-
4S9; tire qsury, 5000 OF these amounts
the Nay Department has disbursed S11,-
1900 and the War Department SO,
l45.ta10
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
R,ow II, Wreck of the Maine

The State Department learned Sunday
through it's secret agents that the wreck
of the battleship Maine, lying in Havana
harbor, had been destroyed ny the Span
ish authorities 1t is supposed by off,
cials of the administration that this action
on the part of the Spanish authorities
had been takef to prevent raising of the
wreck after the capture of Havana. This
information has intensified the desire to
"avenge the Maine"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
SPAIN FEELS HUNGER.
War Is Causing a Rapid Rise in
pricea of Ennd

War Is Causing a Rapid Rise in
Prices of Food.
A dispatch from Madrid says that the
effect of the war on tie prices of food is
beginning to be felt acutely. An impend-
Ing rise in the price of bread in Madrid
and the provinces is announced. The
manufacturers at Palma, Majorca, have
been compelled to reduce their work and
discharge many employees. Thousands of
artisans and their families are in distress,
Another dispatch from Madrid says the
Spanish Government is bewildered by the
attitude of Great Britain. The Spanish
officials profess to believe that the peo-
pie and the Government of England are
not IN accord, and that the official acts of
the British Government are due to some
secret compact with the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
cn.ras for Powder Mills.

Owing to the recent destruction of pow
der mills at Easton. Pa, and Santa Cruz,
Cal, by explosions thought TO have been
caused by Spanish spies, managers of
eight big powder companies having their
western headquarters in ST. Louis have
ordered double guards placed at all points
where powder is stored or manufactured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
VIII, Recruit 1000 Negroes

Total ..37,712 10000 81!
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
FLEET Is BURNED AND SUNK
C0modore Dewey's American Shells Do
Awful Havoc at Manila.
VENGEANCE FOR THE MAINE.
Madrid Advices Admit Crushing Defeat
AM the Loss of 200 Men.

Our Asiatic Squadron Almost Annihi-
1ates the Spanish Fleet in n Terrific
Battle Off Cavite, Near the Capital of
the Philippine Is1ands-One of the
Great Naval Engagements of the Age
The Reina Maria, Christina and
Castillo Are Burned, While the Don
Juan de Austria Is Blown Up 9th
ers Are Sunk to Save Them from
Being Captured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
The Pith of 1t.

II We can't put off the fight. If we've simply
got TO lick 'em
Let's unchain the dogs Of war-turn 'em
loose and holler "Sick 'em!"
II the troubles got to come, let's git out and
have an endin,
Sos the folks can turn again TO the crops
that need their tendin'.
Cleveland Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

building. The New York steamed in be-
tween the batteries, and opened both
broadsides on the Spaniards. The Puri-
tan engaged the Cape Maya battery and
the Cincinnati went to starboard of the
New York, close up to the land, and sent
a broadside Of shells into Ruba Cava.
The batteries returned the fire, but not
one of the shots took effect They fred
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Mounts For Const nefense Gums.

A Cleveland, O., hrm has received q
rush order from the Government for six
more disappearing carriages for coast
defense guls. The order involves about
S1O0, 900. 1t is stated that there are 100
defense guns which the Government de-
sires TO mount along the Atlantic coast
as soon as gun carriages can be obtained.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

Washington special:
The first battle of the war for Cuban
freedom has been fought and victory
crowns American arms. The Maine has
been remembered and its murdered sea-
men have been avenged in far away
waters. The Asiatic squadron of the
United States, Commodore Dewey COM
manding, engaged and completely defeat
ed the Asiatic squadron of Spain in the
harbor of Manila, in the Philippine Isl
ands.
Reports of the terrific battle at the time
this is written are mea ger. From the
general drift of the dispatches it would
appear that Commodore Dewey, with bis
feet of five cruisers-the Olympia dag
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Northwest Ready for War.

IN the Northwestern States there are
now under arms 37,712 militiarlen, ac-
cording to dispatches, and careful esti-
mates show that 465, 900 men stand ready
to volunteer, many being already enroll
ed. j. is believed that in case of an
emergency call the seven States named
in the following table would furnish over
100000 men:
-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

An order was issued by Secretary Al
ger to all the heads of bureaus in the War
Department enjoining officials and clerks
and officers Of the army against giving
out any information whatever to members
of the press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Will Try the blockade.

lantic steamship line undertake TO carry
mails from Madrid to Cuba, declaring
they are certain the blockade can be
forced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Costs MONEY to Feed the Army.

The subsistence commission is making
arrangements to feed an army Of 1S6, 1000
at 25 cents per man per day. This will
cost $1S.000,000 year. With the regu-
lars and volunteers the United States
army now numbers over 100000 men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
powdo- Mil Reinp Pebu;rt,

The work of rebuilding the destroyed
gunpowder plant at Santa Cruz, Cal, is
already under way. Machinery has been
ordered and as speedily as possible the
plant viii be in operation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
MEN WHO FIGHT FEVER.
Senate Military Committee Wants 10,-
600 I'm nunes Enlisted.

600 I'm nunes Enlisted.
The Senate Committee on Military At
fairs made a favorable report ON a bin
authorizing the enlistment of an addition
al brigade of volunteer engineers. In
connection with the offers made by re-
Gently organized troops In the South who
have had yellow fever, the President is
empowered to enlist without regard to ap-
portionment among the States a volun-
teer force not exceeding 10000 men, pos
sessing immunity from diseases incident
70 tropical climates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Fears of Yellow Fever.

There is grave danger of an outbreak
of yellow fever on the blockading feet.
The Navy Department is said to have
had intimations that premouitory signs
of the disease are already apparent on
several shipS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Are Massing at Santiago.

Advices received at Kingston Jamaica,
show that the Spaniards have abandoned
Carjamo, Jignari, and other important In
terror cities in eastern Cuba. and are con-
centrating at Santiago. The rebels have
taken possession of the abandoned towns.
The insurgent leaders in eastern Cuba
are urgently appealing for food.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

Major General Brooke, commanding
the division of the Federal army at Chick
amauga, has begun the enlistment Of
5000 negroes. This number of colored
troops is required under the reorganiza-
ton bill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Mexican Marauders.

Word has been received In New Orleans
from the Mexican border that number
of marauding expeditions are being fitted
out in Mexico for the purpose of fora ging
In Texas. Men of means are said TO be
backing the undertaking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
pr;+a;, NAV Sten In.

Owing to the arrest of several English
men in Cuba, accused of being American
spies, negotiations have been opened for
the taking off of British subjects by Brit
ish men-of-war
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
ronsu1. object

Captain General Blaneo. in his report
of the bombardment of Mstanzas, says
the French and Austrian consuls have
entered profess. on the ground that no
previous war. ng was given,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
wou1d Wreck Army Trains.

Gov. Atkinson received a letter from
DR.. James L. Long of Good Hope, Ga,
saying Spanish .pies were planning to
wreck bridges ana bow up trains bear
ing troops to Kew West.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
CASUALTIES OF TIE FIGHT.


of
peely burned. Commanders of the Spanish cruisers
Spanish
blown their o all told
Several Spanish ships sunk. American losses unknown
Madrid
admsson Spanish gunbos damaged Madrid
damaged
Spanish
%
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
List of Prizes Captured.

This is the list of Spanish prizes cap
tured by American ships since the war
began:
Prize. Captor.
Str. Buena Ventura 49,. Cruiser Nashville
Str. Pedro .............. Cruiser New York
Fishing schooner -. Torpedo boat Ericsson
Schooner Mathilde -. Torpedo boat Porter
Schooner Candida 80. Gunboat Wilmington
Str. Catalina .............. Cruiser Detroit
Str. Saturnia ...... Revenue cutter Winona
Schooner Antonio ... Torpedo boat Porter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

The quartermaster general Of the army
has placed an order for 200 ambulances,
making a total of 800 which nave been
ordered since the preparations for hos
tilities began,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
COST OF TWO MONTHS WAR,

The Increased Expenditures VIII Be
Approximately $9O,OOO,OoO.
The Secretary of War estimates that
deficiencies in appropriations required for
the use of the War Department for the
| remaining two months of the present
| fiscal year will aggregate S34, ,0i9, ,997. The
several items in the deficiency appropria-
ton asked for are as follows, cents omit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
Patrofriug the Channel,

Two Spanish torpedo boats and large
armed ship were sighted cruising at the
entrance of the English channel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
To Increase th- Regular Army.

Prepar .tions are being made to rapidly
recruit the regular army up to its max
imrul of G0,000 TO $4,000 men under the
reorganization bill. This will require en-
.istment of about 25.000 men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

Perfect confidence appears TO be felt
in Madrid as to the outcome Of the war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

With Havana out of beef a bull fight
should be an appetzi spectacle there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
MATANZAS IS SHELLED
Spanish Batteries Are Speedily
Blown to Pieces.
DEATH And RUIN DEALT OUT
American Warships for Thirty Minutes
Belch Forth a Storm of Iron.

New York, Puritan and Cincinnati
Are the Vessels Engaged in the First
Serious Engagement of the War
spanish Land Defenses Seriously
Damaged and Loss of Life of the De-
tenders Is Reported-No Casualties
on Fleet -Morro Castle Fires.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04

Spanish commander of Santiago de Cuba,
who has ordered that all men between 15
and 80 years old must volunteer" or be
shot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-04
An Exception

An Exception.
Alice-This fortune teller is not q
fraud. I'm convinced of that.
Maude-Why?
Alice-She didn't assure me that
was loved by light and dark man
and that l was going to be very rich
some day.-Cleveland Leader.
Easy to Acquire.
81 wish that could acquire a repu-
tation for being bright" said Willie
Washington.
There is nothing easier" answered
Miss Cayenne. "All you need do is to
say you heard it before whenever any
one else says anything clever"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-09

put off by any play to the galleries, -
in the way of generaIities.
No man has written down" the
morals and superstitions of the ma
tives more thoroughly than Dr. Bishop.
When. in answering Col Parker, he
chooses TO place the natives on a high
plane Of morals and religion, he for
gets his own writings, and fails TO ex-
plain the startling figures Of the cen
sus.
It is evident that the younger men
in the Protestant church militant, are
looking for better weapons, with which
to fight heathenism on the one side, in
the Philippines and elsewhere, and on
the other side, to fight the Romanist
who are now, under the universal rule
of Divine Providence, making such mar
velous progress in the United States.
1t is a pity if these younger and earn
est men, on looking to this large field
of missionary experience. are simply
to be told by the older men. we have
learned nothing since 1920. II we re-
pea,ed our missionary work we would
not change it
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-09
CROKER AMI A JUDGE.

The best class of citizens in the city
of New York have united in earnest
protest against the refusal of Richard
Croker, the Tammany boss to reno
inmate Judge Daily of the Supreme
Court, d man who has done most ex-
cellent service on the bench for
twenty-eight years. The refusal was
based on the fact that the judge would
not appoint Croker man to the office
of clerk of the court. The Republicans
and MugWumps, at once nominated
him, and in a great mass meeting the
best lawyers of the city protested
against the action of Croker, and en-
dorsed the nomination of the judge.
Croker, however, is shrewd. In or
der to beat this Judge, he dominates
another man for the place, who has an
excellent reputation after fourteen
years service on the bench. When the
eminent lawyers like Choate and Car
ter and Cochrane denounce Croker, he
simply replies, / will put a first-class
man on the bench. At the same time
he makes the judges understand that
he is master.
Twenty-eight years ago, the as
founding Tweed frauds were exposed.
The city lost over $50,000,O0O. Two
years before this discovery, the Citi-
zens' Reform Association engaged a
young lawyer named Daily to make
their fight as their secretary against
Tweed and corruption. The young
man was singularly active, and made
it very hot for Tweed. Tweed wished
to get him out of the way. He sent for
him, and said, would you like to be
a Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas; salary $4,000 a year," The
young lawyer replied that he would.
He was at once put on the Tammany
ticket and elected and has made an
excellent Judge for twenty-eight years.
When he was elected, Tweed was re-
lieved for two years. His active foe
was out of the way. He boosted to his
friends, I've spiked that gum" The
stand why Boss Tweed put the young
man on the bench. The small fry of
the legal fraternity in those days who
were aware of this transaction, debat-
ed the morality of Judge Days action.
and predicted that he would prove TO
be a bad Judge He has not. This in
cident of his elevation to the bench
has passed out of the memories OF the
present generation. If his conduct in
securing the position was not beyond
criticism, his admirable services, there
after, DESTROYED the force and effect of
any personal misdoing.