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used to communicate with the yacht houses on land or with friends ashore or even with passing vessels. It can be done with a flag pocket handkerchief, ah oar, a broom, or any implement.
 Here is the wlgwag code as generally understood on the small bodies of water of the United States. It Is a good thing to preserve it., if you own a yacht or intend to own one.
 A-22: B-2112; c-121; D-222; E-12; F. 2221; G-2211; H-122; II; J-1122; K-2121; L-22f; M-1221 NH; O--21; P-1212: Q-1211; R-2l1; S-212; T-2; U-112; y--1222; WIFI; X-21@; Y-111; Z-2222; End of words; end ,of-sentence-33
 In adapting it to the use of the United States navy it is slightly chanked for se- cret purposes. For instance, A can be known as 1922 and so with the other num- bers. The letter which represent them is quite arbitrary, so that the system can easily be turned 'nto secret one.
 This code can be used by means of a winker light quick flashes standing for the different numbers. or 1t can be adapted to the blast of whistle. It is the simplest and most effective signal code known.
 NIGHT SIGNALS.
 For night use the North Atlantic Souad- ron uses an electric design called the Ar dois.. This is operated by means of four double lanterns, one below the other. with two incandescent lights of 56-candle power each. The upper light in each lantern is red. The lights are connected to electric wires with keyboard on which is marked all the letters of the alphabet The signal operator can make brilliant at one touch all
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~THE LANGUAGE OF OUR BATTLESHIPS AT SEA~

"A signal code Is the language of ships at sea
 If the cruisers of the United States navy were to lose their power of speaking to one another the effct upon the navy would be disastrous. Speech at sea between war ships is as necessary as speech on land between mortals.
 For years and years experts have been at work getting up system of ship signals by which vessels could communicate with each other quickly and perfectly; but up to date no perfect system has ever been devised. Ther is not on tn fac of tn arth or on the sea perfect system of shipsignaling. There are in existence a great many sig nals which are In constant use, but all these have their imperfections. Some are fault fer than others.
 The great obstacle in the way of ship sig naling is the distance. There are a great many signals which are good within eye sight, but as soon as the eyesight falls the signals become useless. In case of a fog great many systems are thrown out; -oth- CTS become useless at night other systems have to be discarded because they depend wholly upon color and color Is extremely apt to fail when most needed. The eyes are deceived by the rapid flashing.
 Flag systems are very good, but in case of calm the flags hang limp and then even the flag system is useless. This is, howev- CT, about the most efficacious of all, and Is in general use all over the world.
 SECRET CODES.
 When Captain STgsbee's Maine was blown up the captains first thought was for his private signal code. This is in the captains cabin of every cruiser and is kept under lock and key. This secret signal code is printed in a book, the covers of which are weighted with lead In an engagement at sea, if the vessel is about to be captured, the captain or the next officer thinks of the signal code, gets it out and drops it over board. It falls like lead to the bottom of the sea and the fnemy does not get hold of it. Fortunately, Captain Sigsbee found the signal code safe in the cabin-or what re- mained of the cabin-of the Maine There dt was, wet but perfect. If 1t had been lost at sea it would have necessitated the making of a new code for the entire United States navy.
 Some years ago an international signal code was adopted by which all vessels on the high seas could speak to each other. This code Is of such nature that 1t can be read by English, French German, Spanish, Italian or Russian sailors without trouble. They do not need to know any other lan- guage than their own to read the code.
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3-It should express the nature of the sig nal made by the combination of the signs employed, and the more important sginals should be expressed by the more simpl combinations.
 A signal should not consist of more than four flags or symbols at one hoist.
 5-A signal should be made complete in one hoist, in one place. GA signal should have the same meaning wherever shown.
 7lThe signal book should be arranged nu- merically and alphabetically.
 s-The code should be so framed as to be
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MRS. WlNSLOWSSOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS IT sOOTHEs the CHILD. sOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
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Elegant Service to the East via The South ern
 Railway.

The Southern railway has recently inau- gurated through sleeping car line be- tween Birmingham and C6.rlotte, N. C., which Is handled on their trains Nos. y5 and S6. The eastbound schedule of this car is as follows Leave Birmingham is D. m., arrive Atlanta 10:45 p. m., leave Att lanta :50 D. m., arrive Charlotte 800 a. m.. at which points passengers can secure @. through sleeping to Washington, Phila- delphia and New York. This, in addition to the through sleeping car which is now operated Birmingham to New York and on train No. 3S affords excellent accommodate ton for passengers en route east.
 Call on Southern railway agent for fur ther information.
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the colors necessary to make desired let ter. For instance, Y, which in the wig-wag takes three swings of the flag, Is shown in- stantly in the electric lights by three red lights reading from top to bottom. z would be shown by four white lights and w by red, red, white and red, reading from
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This international code consists of eight cen ~ags, as follows:
 One burgee, four pennants and thirteen square flags, and in addition an answering pennant. The eighteen flags represent the consonants of the alphabet and by conn bination of two, three or four of these flags arbitrary signs are made which repre- sent words and sentences of the same slg- nification in all languages.
 LETTER CODE.
 Letters are represented by the flags In the international code instead or numerals Letters are adopted in order to niaAe
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MOZLEYS LEMON ELIXIR. A Pleasant Lemon Drink. Regulate the Liver, Stomach, Bowels
 and Kidneys.
and Kidneys

For biliousness constipation and mal- aria.
 For indigestion, sick and nervous head ache.
 For sleeplessness, nervousness and heart failure.
 For fever, chills, debility and kidney dis eases, take Lemon Elixir.
 Ladies, for natural and thorough organic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
 Fifty cents and s1 per bottle at drug- gists. Prepared only by Dr. II. Mozely, Att lantai Ga.
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At Key West

From the Chicago 1libune
 Bored Correspondent Cumming to him. selG-" 50 we sang the chorus from At lanta to the sea, While we were marching through Geor-'"
 The Other Correspondent-"Sh The press censor will hear youi You're giving away important military information!'
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nation of an efficient code. As the United States only has a standing offer open to all who care to Invent signal code, it may be interesting to give the principles complete.
 l-The code ought to be comprehensive and not expensive
 2-It ought to provide for not less than
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which Is the best known of all sea signals.
 1t Is done by wig-wageIng flag from right to left. from left to right, from front to back and back to front It ss generally op- erated by the hand, but when distant wig wagging Is done 1t Is operated by means of very large flag which Is attached to q
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MOZLEYS LEMON HOT DROPS

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage, and all throat and lung diseases. Elegant relia- ble.
 Twenty-Five cents at druggists. Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozely. Atlanta.
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NOT ICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the book of assessments has been prepared and is ready for inspection in the office of the Court of County Commissioners of Jefferson county, Alabama, and that said col,rt. will sit on the second Monday in July next, to examine the assessors returns and to cor- rect any errors therein
 M T. PORTER
 Judge of Probate. June G. 1898.
 6-7-d-15t
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Gratitude.

Dr. IT. Mozely-Dear Sir: Since using your Lemon Elixir, I-have never had an- other attack of those fearful sick head- aches, and thank God that I have at last found a medicine that will cure those aw4 ful spells. 2
 MRS. ETTA ". JONES,
 Parkersburg, W. Va.
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more comprehensive code. If numerals were used only Il, ,1i0 distinct signals could be made with a hoist of four flags; but with letters 7S.e42 distinct signals are possible with mover more than four flags for hoist
 In deciding on this method the Interna- uonal Board of Experts laid down the fol- lO1f1g principles as the basis for the for-
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very large mechanical arm.
 Our navy adopts the Myer code of signal ing. This is the code used by private yachts and by many people in country places who desire to communicate with each other and who do not own telephone. At sea in a private yacht the wig-wag Is
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MOzley'S Lemon Elixir.

suffered with indigestion and dysentery for two long years I heard of Lemon Elixir got it; taken seven bottles, and am now a well man.
 HARRY ADAMS, No. 17S4 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
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MOzIey's Lemon Elixir

Cured my husband, who was afflicted for years with large ulcers on his leg. He is now as sound as a dolllar after using two bottles. The Lemon Elixir cured other cases like his, and cured friend whom the doctors, had given up to die, who had snf- fered for years with indigestion and neivs ous prostration
 MRS. E. A. BEVILLE,
 Woodstock Ala
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capable of adaptation for international communication.
 The international code Is undeniably good. It is used by men-of-war in communicating with other men-of-war and by merchant ships in communicating with each other. It is good all-round system.
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OUR PRIVATE SIGNALS.

OUR PRIVATE SIGNALS.
 Every navy has its own signals by which 1t can talk without being understood by strangers. It was thi sprjvate set of signals which caused Captain Sigsbee so much wor- riment after the Maine was blown up. Our own pet signal system is the wig-wag,
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twenty thousand distinct signals, and should, besides, be capable of designating not less than fifty thousand ships with pow CT of extension if required.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
HOBSON COMMENDED,
Admiral Sampson Tells of Gallant
Work Done By Merrimac,s Crew

Work Done BY Merrimac's Crew.
The Navy Department posted the fol-
lowing bulletin giving an official report
from Sampson upon the heroism of Lieut..
Hobson and his men in sir Ing the Merri-
mae in Santiago channel:
~. s. Flagship New York, off San
tiago, June 3.-Permit me to call your
special attention to Assistant Naval Con-
structor Hobson. AS stated IN d tele-
gram before coming here, | decided
make the harbor entrance secure against
the possibility of egress of the Spanish
ships by obstrncting the narrow part of
the entrance by sinking g collier at that
point. Upon calling upon Hobs0n for his
professional opinion as to a sure method
of sinking a ship, he manifested the most
lively interest in the problem. After sew
eral days of consideration he presented a
solution which he considered would insure
the immediate sinking of ship when she
reached the desired point in the channel.
This plan we prepared for execution when
we reached Santiago. The plan contem-
plated crew of only seven men and Hob
son, who begged it might be intrusted to
him. Nothing could have been more gal
lantly executed.
The chief of staff of Admiral Cervera
came out under a flag of truce with a
letter from the admiral extolling the bra
very of the crew in an unusual manner.
l cannot myself too earnestly express my
appreciation of the conduct of Hobson and
his gallant crew. l venture to say that a
more brave and daring thing has not been
done since the Gushing blew up the Albe
marie. Referring to the inspiring letter
you addressed TO the officers at the begin
ming of the war, am sure you will offer
a suitable professional reward to Hobson
and his companions.
wv. r. SAMPSON"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
q u H s
q SUMMARY OF THE WAR TAXES.
Classified List of Licenses, Excise Special Stamp
Taxes of the New Law.
THE new war revenue bill has be-

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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
RUIN BY SHELLS.
Vesuvius Fires Gun Cotton Missiles
at a Santiago Fort.

At
Historical will become the work of de-
strcction done by the United States dyna-
mite cruiser Vesuvius shortly before II
o'clock Saturday night. Under orders
from admiral Sampson the tesuvius let
fly three shells, each containing 200
pounds of gun cotton, at fort standing
on a headland on the western side of the
entrance to Santiago harbor, and each Of
the projectiles did frightfu execution.
There was no flash, no smoke There was
no noise at first. The pneumatic guns on
the little cruiser did their work silently.
1t was only when they felt the shock that
the men on the other warships knew the
Vesuvius was in action.
A few seconds after the first gun was
fired there was frightful convulsion on
the land. On the hill, where the Spanish
guns had withstood the missile Of the or
dinary ships of war, tons of rock and soil
leaped high in the air. The land was
smitten as by an earthquake. Terrible
echoes rolled around and around through
the shaken hills and mountains. Samp-
sons ships, .ar out to sea, trembled with
the awful shock. Dust rose to the clouds
and hid the scene # destruction Then
came long silence; next another fright
full upheaval, and followed by a third so
quickly that the results of the two min
gled in midair. The Vesuvius had tested
herself. She was found perfect as de-
stroyer. She proved that no fortifcation
can withstand her terrible missiles.
just what damage she did could not be
told from the sea. Whatever was within
hundreds of feet of the point of impact
must have gone to destruction. This was
the first test of dynamite cruiser in ac-
tual warfare, ana naval officers are highly
gratifed with the results.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
SnnrI,s from the wirea-

The cotton rrop of Egypt amounts to
50O,000,g}0 pounds year.
George Komnler, OF Brooklyn. ". Y,
notified an undertaken to call at his house,
and then poisoned himself.
Congressman Grosyenor. of Ohio. de-
nounces those who elamored for war, but
who are afraid of war taxation.
The Liberals In England are indignant
because Queen Vb:toria made no mention
Of Gladstone's death in the court circular.
An immense avalanche occurred on
Mount Rainier, Wash. The noise resem-
bled an immense clap Of thunder, and was
heard at Tacoma, sixty miles away.
We will have to stop the war long
enough to permit the usual announce
ments concerning the Jersey and Della
ware peach erops.-Washington Post.
The Emperor Of Russia is specially in
terested in the Swedish Andree relief ex-
peditior, and hos issued special orders for
its protectjcn, comfort and. rapid progress
In Siberia.
With all her agricultural wealth, South
Dakota is also third in the list Of gold
producing States. The aggregate Of gold
produced in the State last year was S5,-
S29,575.
The English man-of-war Nelson, now
in the harbor Of Melbourne, Australia,
has been ordered to be sold. She was
built in 1914, and was then the largest
iine-of-battle ship in the British navy.
Her oak tiInbers are said ~ be as sound
as when she was finished.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
KILLED BY MARINES.
ONE HUNDRED SPANlARcs SLAIN
IN A BATTLE.
Cubans Coz perate with United States
Forces and the Common Enemy Is
Completely Routed Eighteen pam
ish Prisoners Captured.
Rout of the Dons.


A special cable from Mole st. Nicholas
describes Tuesdays battle at Camp Nc
Gala, Guantanamo bay. 1t says that
more than 100 Spaniards lie dead as the
result of the engagement Their fine
equipment of MauseF rihes-rifles that
have picked off marines at long distances
ARE stacked in the American camp. Two
Cubans were killed in the fight and one
American, Private Walker of Company
ID, was slightly wounded in the ankle.
When the marines returned 70 camp af-
ter the battle they brought with them
eighteen Spanish prisoners, including a
lieutenant, something more than 100
rifles and about 10000 rounds Of ammu-
milton.
The Americans, weary of jungle war
fare, went into the enemy's hiding place
and inflicted disastrous punishment. Capt.
Elliott, Lieut.. Lucas and Lieut.. Bannon
of Company G, with ninety marines and
fifteen Cubans, composed one of tne par
ties. Capt Spicer, Lieut.. Neville and
Lieut.. Shaw of Company d, with ninety
marines and fifteen Cubans, made up the
second party. Lieut.. Mahoney and Lieut..
Magiil of Company e, with fifty marines
and ten Cubans. formed the third party,
while the fourth comprised Lieut.. Ingate
of Company + and fifty marines and
Cuban guide
Thus 1t will be seen a scouting party of
300 officers and men, weakened by subdi-
vision into four bands, ventured to drive
a much supe rior force of Spaniards from
cover. The primary object Of the expedi-
tinn was the destruction of the tank which
supplied the Spanish with water. This
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
GREAT INCREASE OF EXPORTS.
Fiscal Year 1903 Helps Farmer More
than Any Previous One.

The farmers of the United States are
drawing upon other parts of the world for
more money in the fiscal year which ends
with this month than in any preceding
year in the history of the country. Even
the higl-water mark of 1892, when our
exports of agricultural products amounted
to $799, ,32S, ,232, will be surpassed by the
record of the year which closes with this
month. The preliminary reports Of May
expectations which have reached the bu-
reau of statistics made it quite apparent
that the agricui'ur exports of the year
will be considerably In excess of $780,,
600, 900. the total for the year being likely
to reach $685., 100000.
Compared with the last fiscal year. the
increase in exports of agricultural pro-
ducts will be fully $150Go0,000. In
breadstuffs alone the exports of the year
win amount to nearly S1,G00,000 for each
business day, and will be more than $780,
600. 600 in excess Of last years exports.
OF wheat the value of the exports for
1898 will be more than double those of
1897. while the increase in -four will be
nearly so per cent, and of corn nearly 80
per cent In value. Provisions-in which
term are included heef ana hog and dairy
products-show also a marked increase,
the total exports of provisions for the
year being likely to reach $3.50, 900 900 in
value
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
SMASHED BY SHELLS.
Brick Fort and Earthworks at Cal
mauera Are Demolished.

Brick Fort and Earthworks at Cal
mauera Are Demolished.
The brick fort and earthworks at Cal
manera, at the end of the railroad leading
to the city of Guantanamo were demol-
ished Wednesday by the bombardment
of the battleship Texas, the cruiser Mar
blehead and the auxiliary gunboat Suwa-
nee. The bombardment lasted one hour
and thirty minutes. The Texas steamed
slowly up the channel leading to the for
tifications, followed closely by the Mar
blehead. The Texas fired two shots as
range finders, both falling short and to the
right. The Marblehead stood off to the
west side of the channel and opened with
her fve-inch guns on the fort, knocking
down part of the wall. The Texas then
threw in some 12-inch shells, tearing
down the wall of the fort and throwing
the bricks and mortar thirty feet In TIE
air. After badly damaging the fort the
Marblehead stood further in to shell the
earthworks and barracks at the west end
of the harbor. She knocked them into the
air, and when the Spaniards fed from the
fort they were shelled by the st. Paul
and driven into the bushes. The Span
iards fired only five shots, which did no
damage
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
AS TO IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
Comparative sta tement for the Month
of -aay Is Made Public,

The comparative statement of the inn
ports and exports of the United States
for the month of May, issued by the bu-
reau of statistics, shows:
acknowledgements, domestic, S10S,-
694, 733; increase as compared with May,
1897, about $32, 100000; imports, $685.
25S,S47, OF which about 4S per cent Is
free of duty; decrease, about see, Cos, 900.
Gold-Exports. $109,157: decrease,
about Sa,300,000; imports, S13, 119, 1888;
increase, about $12.500,000.
Silver-Exports, 81, ,1S4 ,432; decrease,
about $150,000; imports, $4SS,505; de-
crease, $250,000.
For the eleven months Of the present
fiscal year there was an increase in the
amount of domestic merchandise export
ed as compared with the same period last
year of $157, 13S, ,s21, and decrease OF
S42, 732,9S3 in the imports of domestic
merchandise. There was also decrease
in the exports Of gold amounting 10 $17,-
53o, ,644 and an increase of $31 ,22S, 775
In the amount Of gold imported. The
amount of silver exported decreased by
over $5,000,000. and there was an in
crease of $62, 2,5S3 in the silver imports.
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SAYS BLANCo HAS $4,000 MEN.
Whighan Says Havana Is Not Starv-
ing at Present.

Mr.. Whigham, the English newspaper
correspondent who was recently arrested
in Havana, and later expelled from Cuba
by Captain Gen eral Blaneo, says the gar
Tison of Havana numbers $4,000 men, in
Guiding volunteers, Recruits are coming
into the city daily. There is no prospect
of starvation, he thinks, for some time.
Meat sells for only 80 cents per pound.
Flour is scarce, but there is plenty of
corn meal and rice. The supply of coal
may fail within month, which would
leave the city in darkness. There are now
$4,000 tons in sight, and it is reported
that 10000 tons may be available. The
temper of the troops is excellent, and their
health is good. Large numbers of Cubans
are already veering to the support of
Spain. The former ;nsurgent leader Mas
so-Parra has raised 1000 men to help the
Spanish. The defenses of the town have
been greatly strengthened since the war
began. Two hundred guns have been
mounted in shore batteries, including six
12-inch rifles. According to Mr. Whig-
ham, Havana is now practically impreg-
nable, provided the Spaniards make a
good fight. Two lines of defense have
been completed inland within the last two
months. 1t is believed that the capture
of the city will demand 10000 narican
troops.
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WRITING HOME TO MOTHER"
A familiar scene at Chickamauga.

Is all in Santiago harbor. He leaves no
doubt about the presence of all the ships
None escaped to account for the 'spook"
ships that have been sighted In different
parts of the West Indies. The Spanish
Government has sent out many false ad-
vices to the effect that only part of the
feet is in Santiago harbor. Sampson de-
nies these reports. He is now certain that
he has the whole feet securely Gagged and
that 1t cannot escape. Lieut.. Blue has
made detour Of the harbor of Santiago"
said Admiral Sampson in his bulletin to
the Navy Department; ''he reports the
Spanish fleet all there" 1t is the first
official information based on investigation
by United States officers. Sampson has
seen one or two of the ships. Some of his
smaller boats had ventured into the mouth
Of the harbor and identified three of them.
But Lieut.. Blue went ashore, made
complete detour of the harbor, and posi-
lively identified all the Spanish ships.