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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
TWO MONTHS OF WAR.
Washington Officials Think They Ia
RanSnr, tn r. CntiaHel

Washington Officials Think They Have
Reason to BE Satisfied.
Two months ago war broke out between
the United States and Spain, according
TO the proclamation of the President and
the declaration of Congress. The end OF
that period finds nearly 10000 United
States troops lying off Santiago prepar-
ing to land; it finds cable communication
established between the Government at
Washington and the advance guard of the
expedition in Cuba, and it finds Cuban
territory in the possession of United
States marines, backed by naval squad
ron, and nearly all OF the commercial
ports of Cuba blockadcd. This is all,
apart from Dewey's great victory at Ma
Mia and from the splendid results achiev-
cd in organizing several armies now in
camps. Therefore those in charge assert
that they have right to look back with
pride over what has been accomplished in
the short space of two months, working
in a large part with raw material in both
the army and the navy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
not likely TO leave San francisco until
next month.

not likely TO leave San Franeisco until
next month.
committee of the Army and Navy
League left Chicago to visit the various
camps and ascertain the needs of the sol
diers which can be supplied by their
friends at home.
Ex-Goy. Roswell +. Flower sent S1.O0a
each to the Second, Eighth and Sixty
ninth regiments of New York. because
they were suffering for the lack Of food
and suitable clothing.
The false reports regarding the general
war situation issued by the Spanish off
Gals has stirred the people Of Spain up to
The point of revolution since the Govern
ment has been compelled to admit half the
truth.
The President has althorized canned
salmon to be added as one Of the army ra-
tions. Fresh beef will be issued TO the
troops six days in ten, salt meats three
iays in ten, and canned salmon one day
in ten.
Private Harry jackson. OF Company
X. Second New Jersey Infantry, is prob
ably the tallcst soldier IN the United
States army. He is G feet Ga inches in
height. and of wonderfully perfect physi-
cal development.
A claim for $4,000 was sent TO the
War Department by Adjutant General
Recce Of Illinois, being the amount ex-
pended By the State for the arms Gad
equipment Of its troops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
PLAN PRISON FOR spANIARDs.
Those Captured in War wifi Re Taken
II Fort Mcphn.aar,.

A serious problem. the solution of which
has been determined upon by the authori-
ties, is that Of the disposition of the vast
number of prisoners which must fall into
American hands whenever Santiago capit-
ulates. This numbcr is yariously estimat-
cd all the way from 25.006 to 10000 men.
1t has been definitely decided that they
cannot be permitted to remain in Cuba,
and 1t will, therefore, be necessary to pro-
vide large number of transports TO bring
them to this country. where they may be
more readily fed and guarded. This will
require much larger fleet of transports
than that which carried Gen. Skaters
army. 1t has been decided to make Fort
Mcpherson, Ga, permanent military
prison.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
How They Got EN-.

The managing editor-Mr. Quill, you
will at once send out and secure for the
Office the following list of articles: Two
lengths of stovepipe, three buggy
wheels, n broken stove, a wash boiler,
two clothes lines, a lot of assorted gas
pipe, and n thousand feet of mixed
lumber.
The city editor-And may ask what
this truck is for?
The managing editor Heavens, what
stupidity! Listen, sir. The staff photog-
rapher is to pose it, sir, as taken-on-
the-spot photograph of the Submerged
Maine.-Clevland Plain Dealer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29

Thirteen americans were killed in an
engagement + ~day morning with a Span
ism force which ambushed them. -Four
troops of the First cavalry, four troops
of the Tenth cavalry and eight troops of
Roosevelt's rough rhlers. less than a thou-
sand men in all, dismouRted and attacked
1000 Spanish soldiers in the thickets
within five miles Of Santiago de Cuba.
They heard the SpaniardS telling trees a
short distance in front. and they were or
dered TO advance upon the enemy.
The country thereabouts is covered with
blgh grass ard ohaparral, and in this a
strong force of the Spaniards were hiding.
AS the Americans moved forward they
were met by a withering fire. Col. Wood
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29

The Spaniards have abandoned Moro
Castle, the chief fortification at the en-
trance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba,
without Shit being fired. They have
concentrated their forces in the city.
a report published in Madrid that sug-
gestions for peace negotiations had been
made by the United States Is denied at
Washington.
Exciting debate in the Senate on the
question of agreeing TO a time at which
vote ON Hawaiian annexation could be
had.
Two men suspected of being American
spies arrested at Palmas, Island of Ma
jorca.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
OPPOSES RELIEF E0 PEprTroN.
General Miles Says Military Is Needed
for Other PurI oscs.


There is decided opposition in the Wan
Department to an expedition for the re-
lief of the reconcentrado. Gen. Miles
does not lend his support TO the PROPOSE
ton, and he is said to have urged against
the project at White House conference
If supplies must be sent TO the starving
Cubans, it is Gen. Miles recommendation
that steame-s be chartered for the trans
portation of material and the work Of dis
tribution be intrusted to tile foreign con-
suls in Cuba. This is MISSION, he holds
which could be discharged in all propriety
by the representatives Of 4eutral govern
ments in the districts w,ierc sllccor is
needed. War Department officials are
united in the opinion that this is not an
opportune period for using the military
in any such humanitarian pursuit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
DO DUTY AS PICKETs.

Forty Auxiliary Warships Are Guard
ing the Coast.
The Navy Department has now COM
pleted its arrangement of the Atlantic and
gulf coasts patrol, and stretching from
Eatsport, Me-, around to New Orleans.
There are no less than forty auxiliary
naval craft, including swift yachts, recon
structed single-turrct monitors. relics of
the civil war, tugboats, ferryboats, and
not few large and well-armed merchant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Gen. Blanco Makes a Threat.

Captain General Blanco cables Madrid
that he sent a gunboat from Havana to
inform the commander of the American
boat Maple that the Spanish Government
will not agree to exchange the Merrimac
prisoners and to warn all vessels coming
to parley for their exchange or for any
other purpose not to approach within six
miles of Havana, or they will be fired
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Wa ashington special:

Washington special:
The gratifying news comes that troops
at last have landed upon Cuban soil and
active army operations have begun, the
previous occupation by the marines near
Guantanamo having been made only for
the establishment of ii naval base and
cable station. From this time on stirring
ne s may be expected. Over two months
have elapsed since war was declared, but
the army may now be said to have taken
the field for the first time, which will
shortly leave Sampson and Sehley free to
operate in other directions
The troops landed at two points, to the
east and west of the haIibor entrance,
meeting with, according to the official dis
patch, little, if any, resis tance,' it evil
IDENTIFY being tae plan for the two divis-
ions to move forward and attack the
gents under Garcia and Rabi advance up
on their rear. The landing took place un-
der cover of a vigorous bombardment by
the fleet. The debarkation began within
twenty-four hours after the fleet of trans
ports arrived and at | o'clock Thursday
morning the War Department was advis-
ed by cable that all the troops were
ashore.
Advices received Monday afternoon an
nounced the arrival off Santiago of the
first division of the American army Of in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
BIG ARMY FOR CUBA.
War Council Decides 10000 Men
Will BE Needed.

A third call for 75,000 volunteers win
result from the council of war at the
White House Monday. The operations in
Cuba planned by the President and his
advisers will find use for 10000 men
the number for which Gen. Miles asked.
Ha-ah.., with its garrison Of $1,000 Span
ish soldiers behind the fortifioations, will
require 100000 American bcsiegers. For
the capture of Cienfuegos. Matanzas, Sa-
qua, Bahia Honda, Cardenas and Mariel
the rest of the troops are needed. The
call may be expected in ten days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
HAS APPROPRIATED 1911 200, 900.
Provisions Made for War Expenses
I'm to the Present Time


Up to the Present Time.
Representative Cannon, chairman of the
House Committee on Appropriations, ex-
planned in presenting the S224, 100000
emergency deficiency bill that with the
$21S, 100000 for expenses carried in that
measure the provisions ma91 for conduct
ing the war. including the appropriations
made for the next fiscal year, had reached
the total of S3T1 100000. The bill passed
by the House contains all the estimates of
the War and Navy Departments of emer-
gency expenses likely to arise during the
remainder of the calendar year. Should
greater expenditures be required than are
anticipated, and the funds not be made
available by existing law, Congress will
be called in extraordinary session. 1t is
believed. however. that precaution has
been taken by the two departments to se-
cure sufficient funds to meet practically
all contingencies, and that the cost of the
war TO the first of next year will not ex-
coed S350,000,0o0.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
ATTEMPTS BLANco's LIFE.
Havana Volunteer Wounds the Spar
tsh Cantain General

Havana Volunteer Wounds the Span
ish Captain General.
Mail advices have been received in
Washing ,on of a recent attempt in Ha-
vana to assassinate Captain General
Blanco, which was made by Mariana Sal
va, young member of the volunteer
army The attempted killing of the Span
ish captain general took place as he was
leaving the palace to accompany some Of
ficers of his staff on an inspection of the
earthworks on the outskirts of the city.
Saliva sent a rife bullet into the calf Of
General Blanco's left leg
The volunteer is member of the guard
on duty around the palace. His younger
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
corpses Were Not Mutilatea.

Surgeon General Van Reypen of the
navy has received full reports from the
surgeon with Admiral Simpsons feer,
v no cared for the dead and wounded par
= :, ants in the Guantanamo fight Their
~rtant feature is definite statement
that the corpses were not mutilated, but
That the severe wounds attributed to mu-
tilatian were the result of Mauser rife
balls
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Many Dons Desert.

There are about 10000 Spaniards on
the Cuban coast between Mafanzas and
Cardenas. The Spanish volunteers and
soldiers Of late have been deserting in
consii, vable numbers from the forces
around Alntanzas and joining the Cubans.
The Cuban force in this neighborhood
numbers about 1000. They have arms,
bat lack food and ammunition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
smnge1e in snnplies.

Three large eargoes of supplies ar,
known TO have run the blockade already
and great quantities Of food are smngglee
to Havana by way of the Isle Of Pines
Cienfuegos and other points on the south
west coast having direct railroad com
nnunication with the capital.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29

men. These forty ships are disposed at
the several large coast ana gulf cities,
while 100 miles or more seaward an outer
picket line is maintained by four Of the
larger and more effective warships of the
San Francisco class. One of these outer
pickcts is maintained as far north as Nova
Scotia, and the southerly picket is off the
eastern coast of northern Georgia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29


The sittings of the Cortes were suspend
ed by royal decree.
Orders issued at Honolulu to put the
militia on Il war footing.
Official assurances received that Ger
many intends TO be strictly neutral in re-
gard to the Philippines.
An additional army Of 10000 men is
soon to be dispatched. 1 ere are doubts
whether the destination is Porto Rico or
Cuba.
Should Camaras feet pass into the
Suez canal an American squadron will
start at once across the Atlantic and bonn
bard Spanish sea ports.
First serious engagement by our troops
in Cuba occurred five miles from Santiago.
Less than 900 American cavalrymen dis
persed 1000 Spaniards. The American
loss a dozen killed and nearly fifty wound
cd.
The warships under Admiral Simpson
bombarded the forts of Santiago dc Cuba
again. The gunners found the range
much better than on former occasions,
and the execution wrought was serious.
The loss of life on the Spanish side was
consi1arohIa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Hatred of Americans.

In Spanish Government circles the more
conservative officials think the war wor
by the United States, but are afraid tC
make public this fact for fear of civi
strife. The Spanish are very bitter to-
ward the Americans. Wherever the WORD
America appears on any of the public
buildings or hotels the Government has
issued orders TO have it erased.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29

Admiral Sampson has authority from
the President 10 deal with Admiral Ger
vera regarding Lieut. HIobson and other
prisoners. The Spanish Government may
refuse 10 exchange Hobson and his men.
bur Admiral Cervera must be held respon-
sible for their safe-keeping, and Admiral
Sampson viii hold him responsible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
VIII warn FIeefs of gtorn,s

1t has hecn decided to establish signal
stations at several points in the Carib-
bean sea and on the South American
coast. to warn American fleets in Cuban
waters of the approach OF tornadoe, dur
ing the coming season. The Few service
will be under the managen-..l oe the
weather bureau.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
r;u;,;,r phys,cinns Nav Act

Gen. Miles has issued an order authoriz-
ing recruiting officers in the absence of
commissioned medical officers or contract
surgeons to employ civilian physicians 10
make examinations OF recruits at COM
pensation Of 40 cents for each man exam
ined.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
RInckade La NInintnine,i.

Admiral Dewey reported to the Navy
Department that he was still maintaining
the blockade at Manila; that the rebels
are making remarkable progress; that the
city is entirely surrounded. He reports
the rebels have taken $500 prisoners and
are treating them humanely.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29

The feat Of the eight American seamen
who ran the collier Mcrrimae into the
channel of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba
aud staid on the vessel until It had been
blown up and sunk by an internal torpedo
win rank lis 0Re Of tie most daring deeds
Of the present war Cleveland Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29

brother also volunteer, was arrested re-
Gently on charge of conspiring with the
enemies of Spain against the established
government. The younger Saliva was tried
by court martial. condemned and exc
cuted. Saliva submitted willingly to ar
rest. believing he had killed General Blan-
co and avenged the death of his brother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
AUGUST GIVES UP.
Notifies Spain He Is Behind Walls of
Manila.

The State Department has received in
formation, which is thought trustworthy
that soon the Stars and Stripes win be
floating over Manila. Secretary Long is
in possession of information which justi
fes him in Informing the President that
Admiral Dewey would be in control of the
Philippines capital in a few days.
An official dispatch to Madrid from Ma
Mia indicates that the situation there is
worse. Augusti wires that he has retired
within the walls of Manila. If Captain
General Augusti is obliged to take refuge
in the citadel he viii be entirely cut of
from communication with the outside.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Msron D;scIoims Kuow,edpe

Senior Don Martin Garcia Merou, the
Argentine minister to this country, denies
all knowledge of the authorship of cer-
tain correspondence recently published in
the Nation, leading newspaper Of Bne-
nos Ayres, which made gross accusations
and reflections upon the American Gov
erument.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29

John Trodd, who shot the German off.
cial in London, is believed to be insane
Papers found in his possession after his
arrest show that he intended to harm Col
John Hay, the United States ambassador
whose residence is near the German en-.
baSSy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Aueusti Said to Have ouit.

News was received that Captain Gen,
cral Augusti of Manila had resigned be
cause a council of war favored immediate
surrender to Admiral Dewey. He was
succeeded as commander on the army by
Gen. Basil Davilo. Augustus wife and
daughters ave been captured by the in.
SnrgentS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
v.s,,,.;,,a praetices aea;n-

The dynamite cruiser NesHTius Satur-
day night had some more practice with
her gun-cotton shells She discharged
three. and the fact that terrific uproar
followed the explosion Of the second shell
led TO the belief that magazine had been
blown up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Attainment by states.

The allotment by States under the sec
ond call for troops was issued from Wash
ington. based upon the proposition of fill
ing out the regiments now in the field
hefnre other regiments are orgaLized.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
ARMY NOW IN CUBA.
Our Troops Land and Advance
on Beleagurcd City.
SIEGE OF SANTIAGO.
Heavy Guns Placed So as TO Force Fall
of Ceryera's Stronghold.

American Army of Invasion Arrives
Off Santiago-Mnrincs Show Great
Are sighted ed-Admirai Sampson Con-
fers with Gen. Garcia on Board the
Flagship Attempt to Assassinate
Blanco in Havana.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Consui Dent Protests.

Consul Dent has entered protest at
Kingston against jamaica being used as
Spanish base of supplies, several vessels
having loaded there with supplies though
to be intended for blockaded Cnian ports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
WIND WRECKS A SHOW TENT.
One Man Killed and Many Injured at
Sioux City, Iowa.

Sioux City, iowa.
At Sioux City. Iowa, Forepaugh Il Sells
Bros circus tent was blown down during
the performance Friday night. Adolph
Halverson was killed and twenty or thir-
ty persons injured. As the tent lifted and
the poles segan to fail the spectators rush
cd for the entrance. The fall of the can
vas stopped the panic. y stampede of
horses threatened great damage, but was
finally checked. The Wild ANIMALS were
in their cages ready fnr shipment and
none escaped. The loss to the circus peo-
pie was heavy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Waits Till They Are Free.

President Mckinley will take No ae-
tea on the promotion Of Lieut.. HobsoG
until he and his companions are at liberty,
and when the brave men can be consulted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Prize Panama Brings s4t.oo

The Spanish prize steamship Panama
was sold at auction at New York for
S41 900. She was bought by the Gov
ernmcnt and viii be used as a transport.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
FIERCELAND Fight.
Spaniards Ambush and Kill Thir-
teen Cayairymen.
FIFTY ARE WOUNDED.
Engagement Results In Victory for the
Invading Troopers.

s spanish Force of 2,C00 Men Is Put to
Rout by 1000 of Uncle sam's Sol
diers Army Is Driven Back Into
the City with Heavy Loss, Fourteen
Being F'iand Dead by the Victors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Rain Helps the Wheat.

Good rains which have fallen near Mel
bourne, Australia, have, it is estimated,
improved the value of the wheat crop Of
Victoria by 100000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29

1T was practically decided at a confer
enee In Washington to send flying
squadron TO the soast Of Spain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Sunday.

Train carrying Colonel Torrcy's rough
riders to Tampa was in collision at
Tupelo, Miss. Four soldiers aud Il col
orcd porter killed and Colonel Torrey and
several others wounded.
Auxiliary cruiser Harvard sailed for
Santiago with the Ninth Massachusetts
regiment and two battalions of the Thir-
ty-fourthN Michigan.
CamaIa's fleet is at Port Said. but no
request to take on coal has yet been made
to the Egyptian government.
Fifteen regiments stationed at Chatta-
nooga ordered to Cuba.
Advance of Shafter's army has forced
its way to within four miles Of the city Of
Santiago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
Reconcentrados Dying by Hundreds


| Messages from Havana say that the
condition Of the pacidcos about Havana
| is Wretched. Hundreds have died of late.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-29
$50 or ou1o. O., az ToLrpo.

STATE OF UHI0, JIIl OF lOIEDOl se
Lucas COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he IS the
senior fiar'ner Of the hrln Of Il. j. CHENEY &
Co doing business la tile City Of Toledo, County
and state aforesaid. and that said firm win pay
tie SIM of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Cafarrh that cannot be cured
by tle use Of HALL ) tATARRu CURE
FRANK }. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before n,ss and subscribed in my pres
ence. This 6th day of December A. ID. 1886.
A---
A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
+. j. CHENEY 8. CO. ToD 10, O,
kx,r Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
LODGE NEWS IN BRIEF,

District Deputy Grand Master A. l.. Beardsley of Derby will pay his annual visit to Hiram lodge, F. and A. M, to- mrorow evening. The occasion is one of much importance in Masonic circles and there will doubtless be g. very large attendance. Luncheon will be served.
 At the regular meeting of Excelsior council. Daughters of Liberty, held in Odd Fellows building last night, one applicant was initiated.
 An enjoyable social session of Mith- ras Senate, K. A. E. O., was held after a short business session of the lodge last night.
 The matter of revising the bylaws of Ezel lodge, No 3, K. of F., consum- ed the greater portion of the regular meeting of that body last night. Sev- eral limitations will occur next week,
 The Ladies' Ausixiary, Mo- Is, of A. O. H., held regular meeting last night. Ten persons were initiated and fifteen applications were received. A delegation of five will attend the con- vention of the Daughters of Erin in this city to-day.