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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Methodist Gleanings

Quarterly meeting at the Methodist
church next Sunday morning. Rev.
Henry Goodsell, the presiding elder, will
preach and administer the Sacrament of
the Lords Supper. In the evening
Pastor Coram will preach, his topic be-
ing, The Grace that brings Salvation ;
There will be reception of members
and probationers at the Methodist church
Sunday morning. Come prepared to
give your heart to God, your hand to
the church.
Are you going to the Waehingtonian
banquet and concert Tuesday evening,
Feb %? Washington and his cabinet
will be there to receive you and give
you hearty welcome
The fifth division of the ladies' aid
society will give tea at the residence
of Mrs. FL. d. Williams, Friday after
noon. Ladies requested to come early
prepared to sew. Mrs. Williams will
furnish work. Everybody invited. Sup.
per Is cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
A Ouie, and pleasant Wedding


At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. 9 ID.
Williams, on Wedn sday last, the 9th
instant, occurred tue marriage of their
niece, Miss Carrie Packard, TO Mr.. Henry
G. Gardner, in the presence of a large
company of relatives and few intimate
friends. The ceremony WAS performed
by Rev. G. W Nuzum in his free, easy
style. After season Of hearty con-
CALCULATIONS followed the wedding repast,
which was in the best art of the home
caterer Miss Packard has long been a
resident OF this city, a lady greatly
respected for her worth and retiring
ways, while the groom is one of the
leading citizens and farmers Of the town
of Jefferson The presents we're numer-
GUS and of q character that will cause
the recipients to long appreciate the
same and the friendly spirit and we'll
wishes of the glvers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
HtIlsbOrO SentrYs.

Jesse Tilton has purchased the stock
OF jewelry belonging to DR. Jones and
moved i to his jewelry store.
Geo. Lee sold hog to Ed Hammer
last Monday that weighed 700 pounds.
The hog WAS raised on Georges cows
milk.
l.. 81 E. Webster, Herman Cole, L.
L. Tongue, Martin Hanslick and Hez
Shreve went to Wonewoc Friday to at
tend the funeral of Chas E. Carnes.
ii A. Perkins of Antiquity, o, WAS
for thrifty years needlessly tortured by
physicians for the cure of eczema He
was quickly cured by using De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve the famous healing
salve for piles and skin diseases.-E. 81.
Craig & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Farm, Stock and Dairy souibs.

Ardo Buchanan says our item concern
ing his egg sales was not quite accurate.
He sold last season, from less than 200
hens, 1912 dozen eggs. They averaged
him 81 cents per dozap; the lowe ST price
obtained was 6 cents, and the highest
Is cents. He says there have been
years when his average price was ~
cents.
The supreme court of Iowa has handed
down a decision that is not without
interest. The decision relates to prop
erty rights in bees. 1t is held that bees
are not like wild animals, since they have
local residence at times, and belong to
the person on whose property they have
stored their honey the forest as we'll as
the cultivated fields belong to the owner
thereof and he who invades it is tres
passer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Western Fair and Racing Circuit.

Secretary Alexander of the local fail
association, attended the annual officers
meeting of the western fair circuit, which
was held at Sparta last Thursday
Dates and other matters for next seasons
fairs we're arranged. s G. Plumer OF
Mansion, was elected president; F. e.
A. Nye of West Salem, secretary and
treasurer
Three races we're arranged for the cir
cuit-3:00 minute, 2:30; free for all all
to be mixed racee, trot or pace. Aside
from these the local associations can
arrange their own programs. Dates
fixed upon for the several meetings are
as follows:
Sparta-August %, "a. 25 and 20.
Mauston-August 30, 81, September l and 2
Tomah-Septembe g. z, 8 and 9.
Viroqua-September 3d. H. Is and 49,
WeSt Salem-Septembe 20 II and %.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
HORSES! HORSFSI HORSES

The UNDERSIGNED HAS A NUMBER OF
good, well-broken young horses, to
years old, for sale very cheap. No mistake
about this. Persons should call Mondays,
when they will always find me at home.
WIN. WEBB, The Well Driller, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

A Long Time to Trust an Editor.
The Sentry has broken into the Goth
century. JOHNNY Roth subscribed and
paid for tb. paper up to Feb 1901
Hillsboro Sen,rv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
MI -Tbout gow HeIgA6o,s and friends.
THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY.

He Can Be Seen on Anniversary Day. at
the Methodist Church February %.
The Epworth League is preparing q
novel and interesting Washington enter
tainnent for Tuesday night next, to
which the public is invited. Following
is the program:
Song-Amerlca ................... Chorus
History OF Washington. .:......... John Knox
Solo," Twixt Love and Duty 80. -.
Reading-The Minuet. ...... :. Mrs. Adams
Male Quartet. ...... George Washington,
John Adams. Alexander Hamilton,
Henry Knox
History OF the Cabinet. George Washington
Instrumental Music. -. Thomas Jefferson
sadingoN 9th to Say Martha Washington
Double Quartet--"Twinkling Stars.
Mesdames Randolph, Hamilton, Wash
inton, Knox Messrs. Washington,
Hamilton, Knox, Adams
MUSIC .............--.--... OrCn6Sufa
CHARACTERS.
George Washington -.......Jackson Silbaugh
Martha Washington. .Blanch Dunlap
JOhn Adams ..--..--............ chris. bergn
Mrs. John Adams. ........ Matte Barney
Alexander Hamilton. Ed. Perham
Mrs. Alex. Hamilton .-........ Lora Jefferson
Mrs. Henry Knox. $500. :. Mrs. W. w. Williams
Thomas Jefferson ......... Sherman Farr
Edmund Randolph. Prof. W. W. Williams
MRS Randolph Mrs. Mahoney
Banquet from 5 to 7:30 p. m. Enter
tainment in auditorium of church at 8
p. m. Banquet and entertainment %
cents, entertainment 10.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Great pre- rrium Offers

Are made by the La Crosse Weekly
Chronicle. 1t is Sc column family
paper, full of Wisconsin news, stories
and general information. so cents q
year. Sample copy free on application
Three months trial for 10 cents. Ad-
dress Ellis B Usher, Proprietor, La
Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

-Mittens, cheapest and best, at
Michaelsohn's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

NOR SALE-A HOUSE AND ONE ACRE
L of ground in southeast part Of the city
of Viroqua, Well supple with fruit, shrub
berry, three good buildings, one cistern, etc.
Inquire of Mrs. r. N. RILEY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Sad Dea III of Young Mother.


The particulars of the untimplv death
of Mrs. Belle Chase, wife of Frank A.
Chase, who died at Spokane, Washing
ton, on January 10, have been rec lived
by relatives in this city. She died sud-
denly of peraly sls of the heart after
quite protracted illntss from diph' he
ria, caused by sewer gas in the no Use
which they orcnpied Fhe death of one
so young, with such bright pros
poets for life, leaving family of three
yonng children and n devoted husband,
is sad indeed. Mrs. Chase removed here
from Cottage Grove, upon her marriage
to Mr. Chase, in September, 1890, where
che endeared herself to all the people
who made her acquaintance. She was
lovable woman, educated, cultured and
fine musician; a sweet-spirited Chris
tian lady She was sick much OF her
married life, and the removal west few
months since was principally il effort
to improving her condition Mrs.
Chase was 80 years old. The friend
here deeply sympathiz- with Mr. Chase
in his great bereavement. He will keep
his little family together Mrs Chase's
moi her Is now with them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
IMPORTANT NOTICE.


A LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO Me ARE
n hereby notified to call and settle with.
out delay. / want and must have a prompt
response, or other means will be taken fol
obtaining it. So don't wait, but come at once.
Viroqua, Jan. %, 1898. J. G. STRAwN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Just the Thing for ANY Town.

A movement is on foot in La Crosse
to establish public waiting room for
farmers who come to town to transact
business. The idea is to organize Il
cllb OF merchants, who will take charge
Of the concern and make the rooms
club house for the country people,
equipped with reading rooms, lunch
counters, dressing rooms and accommo-
dations especially for the women and
children. Such institutions are very
popular and successful in some portions
OF the west. The expenses for the La
Crosse rooms will be about $40 a month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

1t is easy to get trash to sell at
low price, but Michaelsohn gives you
good honest goods at lowest possible
prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
About Local Tobacco Conditions.

~Onh Ao~ot AnpdNGO
Last week proved a bonanza for local
tobacco growers. The three or four
damp days brought all hanging tobacco
In case, and he is tardy man who
failed to put his last stem of the weed
into the bundle. That this was &C.
complished was evidenced by the large
deliveries made to the local warehouses
on Saturday. We are advised that a
number of outside buyers have been
riding through the country districts
the past few days, and are stall on the
wing.
OF the conditions prevailing in the
regions more extensively engaged in
tobacco culture, we quote from the Ed
Carton Reporter: "rhe mild thawing
weather of the week has brought to-
bacco in case again, and furnishes an
opportunity TO remove the remnants of
the crop that were still hanging in the
sheds. Movement Of the new crop has
now reached point where it resembles
the old-time activity of other years.
Buyers are diligently riding 10 all the
growing sections of the state and some
lively buying has been done during the
week, if reports Tat ret.ch us are true.
We believe it safe estimate to say
that not less than five or six thousand
boxes have been contracted for since
last report. Urder the influence of
competition prices have materially
strengthened. Prices range from one
to six cents per pound; only one sale
is reported as high as seven cents"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16

The meeting will open promptly at
$50 a. m. Teachers are expected to
maize careful preparation along the lines
indicated and come prepared to take an
active part. Mae Wilson will have
charge of the musical part of the pro-
gram, which will be very enjoyable
feature of the meetins All are cordially
invited.
Howard MILLER Countv Sunt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
Lincoln First Named Him.

ident Lincoln Ihere are tWenty-one
clerks and others in the office. This as
gistant postmaster has a $500 salary.
It is said he is the only one who is not
protected by civil service.
An Expert on Governors,
w, ] Anderson, the governors pri-
vate secretary, is a loyal official. He
has a desk in the big office and sees
everyone who comes in. Billie used to
be Milwaukee and Chicago newspaper
man. He loves study and since he
came in with Upham in 1895 has grad
uated at the law school and is now TAX
ing ND English literature. He is Meth
odist Sunday school superintendent
But was speaking of Anderson's 10y
atty. When Upham was governor and
the press was resting him, Andy
would say to me THE more you know
Tpham. the more you are impressed by
his ability. He has PERCEPTION OF
things that simply daZes one"
Things got from bad to worse and 1t
looked as if the Marshfeld man didn't
have any frierds outside of his rela-
tives But Anderson stuck to his guns.
He would take people by the coat sleeve
and lead them off in a corner and put
ting one finger into their buttonhole
say. I'VE haven't had such man-so
conscientious, so judicious-look at his
appointments. does any one question
their fitness? We haven't had such
governor (here Anderson's voice would
sink to a whisper) since Cadwallader
Washburn."
It was beautiful to see Andersen
loyalty, and he meant what he SAID.
Now He sticks To Scofield.
"Thats a great speech" he said to me
the other day.
What speech is that, Andy?" said.
He called my attention to Governor
Scofiela's remarks at the Aanitowoc
dairymen's convention.
THAT preface is commonplace,
said calling him on, for any one could
tell what was coming. The opening
Is merely to get on a footing with the
audience" And then the nras-'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-02-16
IF SCOFIELD STUMBLES,
LaFollette Out for Senatorship;
May Pick Up Governorship.
ONCE A HENRY PAYNE MAN,

milwaukee Candidate Who Now Opposes
Him-Eight Hundred Wisconsin Drug
gists Making Their Own Patent Medi-
cines"-Why Scofield Was Glad to Make
Villas Regent-University Fails to De-
feat Boss Keyes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
MAKES CAPT. PHILIP WEARY.
That Story OF His Crew Using the Spanish
Flag to Tramp On.

Old Point Comfort, Va. April 19.-
Captain Philip, of the battleship Texas,
Is angry over a newspaper publication
tha; the men of the Texas took tn.
Spanish flag for use as a dressing to
one of the companionways of the shil,
So that II would be walked over in 60
ing down. The fact of the matter is
that because some distinguished guests
were coming aboard the men were or
dereo u Dress a companionway, which
they did by putting up a few signal
flags as covers to the steps. Captain
Philip said: The story is outrageous.
We are men OF a little common sense,
and are not doing ridiculous and nom
sensical things. II war was declared
tomorrow we would not offer any such
insult to the Spanish flag
The Minneapolis had a broken valve
in her steam steering gear but it has
been repaired. All of the ships of the
suqaGron had calls to quarters yester-
day morning, and cleared their decks
for action. The heavy work OF clearing
the decks and preparing for firing was
done so quickly as to surprise even
Commodore Schley. All the ships re.
ported clear and ready TO fire in fifteer
minutes. Clearing includes the removal
OF everything that is destructible. or il
the way of the guns, and the closing o.
sill cumpartments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
524 326-32s Brady Street, Davenpor
LATIN.AMERICAN HISTORY
As 1t Developed in the Life of Joaquin Cres
DO, Just Deceased.

New York, April ia special from
Caracas, Venezuela, to The Evening
World. says that President Joaquin
Crespo, Of Venezuela, was killed in bat
tie with Hernandez, the leader of the
rebel forces, last Friday.
joaquin Crespo was very picturesque
figure in modern history. The story of
his rise is characteristic and descrip-
tive Of the country he governed. He
was a half-breed Indian. He was a
division commander in the army at 80,
and during Guzman Blanco's struggle
for power was his most valuable and
valued assistant. When Blanco became
president at last Crespo was made head
of the army.
For many years Crespo remained
faithful to Blanco, but when his mas
ter put him into the presidents chair
to hold Office as his creature during the
alternate term when by the constitu-
tion Blanco himself was compelled tc
remain officially non-regnant Crespo
liking the office, wished to become q
candidate for a second term. Guzmar
refused. and on the Inauguration of DR.
Juan Pablo Rojas Paul. Crespo issued
| a pronunciamento and declared a rev.
olution.
The first revolution was a failure anc
Crespo fed to the little island Of Cura
Goa. But he returned afterward, an6
| was successful after an interval of i'm.
prisonment. and since then he had oc.
cupied the presidential chair In tn,
autumn of 1893 after a year of bloody
warfare he captured Caracas, pro.
| claimed himself dictator and was for
| mally elected president for a term o.
| four years, beginning with February
1894. This, in brief, is the history o.
| President Crespo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BETTER
Retired Rear Admiral speaks of the Pres
ens Fighting Outlook.

ens Fighting Outlook.
St. Augustine, Fla. April 49,
Rear Admiral Sicard, Of the United
States navy, who was recently re-
lieved from duty on account Of i'll
health, but who has been recalled to
Washington by Secretary Long. is
enroute there. To friend on the
train he stated that war was inevila-
BILE now, and that the sooner it came
the better. as the navy was never in
better trim, and the men and officers
we're full Of enthusiasm and burning
to avenge their dead comrades.
1.-The signal. Remember the Maine, D."
said the admiral with feeling, "will
20 down In history as memorable as
Nelson's at Trafalgar" He thought
that Cuba would be easily captured,
and that the war would not be a long
one. The delay was exaspersting to
the officers and men, now strung up
to q high pitch. Delay would give
Spain chance to get in better shape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Chicago Civil Service Law Il Good.

Washington. April l9.-The supreme
court has dismissed the appeal in the
casa involving the validity OF the Chi
cago civil service laws. The refusal OF
the federal court to entertain the appeal
means the end Of the fight against the
operation of the merit law at Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Beet Sugar Plant in Wisconsin.

Black River Falls, Wis, April 49,
The Northwestern Beet Sugar company
has secured another extension on its
option on the $4,000 acres of Jackson
county lands. This extension will car
ry the deal along until Oct. Is, when
the company hopes to be able to begin
operation in the way of construction of
the Action factory at Merrillan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Records on the Ball Field.

Chicago, April 1s.-Following are the
scores made by League base ball clubs
yesterday: At New York-Boston q
New York s; at Philadelphia-Broo
3, Philadelphia 13: at St. Louis-Wet
grounds; at Louisville-Pittsburg T.
Louisville 2; at Washington-Baltim
9. Washington 0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19

fore Gen. Miles and Secretary Alger,
and were greeted by crowds along
the streets.
Madrid, April 19.-The general be-
lief is that the joint resolutions
make war inevitable. Sagasta had q
long conference with the queen this
forenoon.
Havana, April 1s.-All is quiet.
Business is almost paralyzed.
Movement of Troops.
Chicago, April 19.-The regular
army began the movement toward
the mobilizing points south from oil
parts Of the country today. Troops
carry 80 days rations and ammuni-
tion.
Ger many 10 Philosophical.
Berlin. April 19.-Germany con.
siders mediation worse than useless.
The American military and naval
attaches at Vienna and St. Peters
burg have been called home.
Joined the spanish Squadron.
st. Vincent. Cape Verde Islands
April 1s.-The Spanish cruisers Viz
csya and AImirante Oquendo arrived
at noon from Porto Rico.
Urgent Orders for the Topeka.
Falmouth, April 19.-The cruiser
Topeka received urgent orders to
sail without waiting for the torpedo
boat Sommers, which is undergoing
repairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
suicided on the Grave of Her Son.

Grand Rapids, Mich. April 1s.-The
body Of Mrs. Johanna Rischow, aged ev
years, was found on the grave in the
Grandville village cemetery of her ia
vorite son, who died six years ago. She
had committed suicide by taking poison.
On her person was found $500 in GER
tificates Of denosit and cash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Straight On.

woman, the orator shouted, "once
her feet are on the path Of progress,
will 60 straight on"
And the unvocalized words of the
thought wave that ran through the vast
assembly were:
"Will her hat?"-Cincinnati En-
Qpirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Given Leave to F1ynt for a Year.

Washington. April19.-Secretary Gage
has issued a circular in which he states
that any officer, clerk or employ under
the treasury department desires to
leave the service temporarily to engage
in the military service in the event of
war, he may be reinstated at any time
within one wear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Endorsed for Congress-,

Galesburg. Ills, April 19.-Republicans
of Knox county in convention yester-
day indorsed G. w. Prince, of Gales
burg, for denomination to congress in
the Tenth district. and G. L. Stephen
son. of Oneida, for state representative
in the Twenty-ninth district Resolu-
tions were passed commencing McKin-
ley's course
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Warning.

While Twas resting today in the park
my hair was cut of by an unknown
person. All persons are warned against
buying it. Hans Adolar, Poet and Com.
poser. r.-Fliegende Blatter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19

Washington, April 19.-Speaker
Reed signed the Cuban resolutions
ut 1876.
The resolutions were then taken to
the senate, where the signature OF Vice
President Hobart was attached at
1882. 1t was cent Immediately to
tho White House. The house ad-
journed at 1890.
The cabinet adjourned till $3.50.
The Cuban resolutions will not be
signed by the president until the
ultimatum to Spain Is prepared for
signature. The two will be
made practically one act and signed
simultaneously. The Spanish min.
lister. Polo, will bsgin his departure
from the United States as soon as
notified that the Ccban resolutions
are law.
Owing to the complex wording Of
the resolutions, it Is said It will
make matter Of some difficulty to
frame the ultimatum to cover the
points satisfactorily, though 1t took
but few moments for the cabinet to
decide that the ultimatum will be
sent. The president favors giving
Spain two or three days to comply.
In view Of his opinion, we would be
In better shape to enforce the de.
mand then than now. As the house
adjourned till tomorrow, the resolu-
lions and ultimasum will probably
not be signed by Mckinley before
late tonight or Wednesday forenoon
In the senate Hawley introduced q
bill to increase the military strength
Of the country in accordance with the
wishes Of the war department.
WI, Rome One 0sg Aiieb:
The sundry civil bill was taken up
after Allen offered q resolution recog.
nizing Cuban independence.
Plans are being matured between
the war department and the COM
mittees Of the house looking to the
placing Of 100000 men at the presi.
dents disposal on short notice, in-
oluding the regulars. 100. 200 militia
and $4,000 volunteers.
Cubs viii Really Cooperate.
New York, April 19.-The Cuban
junta gave out q statement Of the
attitude Of the Cuban republic tow
ard the United States in view Of the
resolutions passed by congress last
night. 1t says the resolutions are
tautamount to recognition Of the
republic. % the Cubans acknowledge
allegiance only to republic. Should
ioroible intervention be necessary,
there will be the most complete CO.
operation by the Cuban government,
and army to aid in txpellipg a com
mon enemy.
Queens spssch to the Cortss.
Madrid, April 19.-It IL claimed
the queens speech in opening the
cortes will state that Spain prefers
war rather than to yield to American
demands. 1t is officially announced
that negotiations are proceeding
with the Cubans in regard to iurthel
concessions.
troops In the National Capital.
Washington. April ls.-Foul
troops Of the Sixth cavalry from For
Myer passed through the city earl.
this morning on their way to Chicka
msugs. They passed in review be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Suicide for No Known Reason.

Labundy, a plumber and prominent
dealer in wind mills, was found in a
woodshed. shot in the head with a re-
volver. 1t was undoubtedly a case of
suicide. No known reason exists for the
deed