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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
FEAR The YANKEES.
South American RepubIicl Are in
Dread of Being A Absnrhcd


Dread of Being Absorbed.
Private advices received in CITY of
Mexico from Brazil show that the Gov
ernment there has been greatly influenced
by the accounts regarding an alleged Sc
cret understanding between the Bolivian
and the United States governments by
which the latter power was to take oye.'
the territory on the upper Amazon clam
ed by Bolivia, region rich in rubber 1t
Is alleged in Rio de Janeiro that Ameri-
can naval officers have reeonnoitered and
roughly surveyed the region an rent
their secret reports to Washp1-2c.
Such is the belief of the Brazilian
newspapers and people, and the Argen-
tine press has begun, instigatad by Eu-
ropean residents, to set up the cry thar
the Colossus of the North" is moving
southwark and intends TO control and III
timately 10 annex all South America. So
diligent has been the propaganda of this
story that the newspapers in Mexico of
the clerical stripe have taken it up edito-
rally, predicting the absorption of ali this
hemisphere by the greedy and land-hun-
CRY Americans, who are acquiring lands
in Brazil and Peru and who will soon be
able to afford the Washington Govern
ment pretext for attempting to over
throw the South American governments" 4"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
OTIS PlfnS CAMPAIGN.
Con-, lander in Philippines Lays Out
Work for Army and Navy.

Commander in Philippines Lays Out
Work for Army and Navy.
Considerable progress has been made
by Mai. Gen. Otis upon the plan of cam
paign he will open Immediately upon the
beginning of the dry season. Gen. Otis
proposes to divide the army Of 64,649
combatants ana the mountain batteries
and dynamite guns which he will have in
December into TWO divisions, commanded
by Macarthur and Lawton. One of these
will operate to the north of Manila and
the other to the west and south. Each
division will operate in two military PROV
inces to be defined by Gea. Otis, but
there will be effective and prompt CO.
operation when it is desirable.
Ii is expected each commander will
have six brigades under his command, the
remainder of the troops being employed
10 garrison Manila and other seaport
towns through which the insurgents are
receiving supplies. Lawton will be re-
ouired to make quick movements, and it
is proposed TO place the cavalry brigade
under his command. The navy and ma
rine corps will also be doing effective
work. II is understood to be the inten-
ton of the ad-Z-G.Esrfon to enforce a
strict blockade or sne Philippine ports.
This action has been considered upon the
recommendation of Rear Admiral Wat
son who has called attention TO the
amount OF supplies which the insurgents
have been receiving.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
News of Minor Note.

Power house in Queen Fictsssa Park,
Niagara Falls, burned. Loss SsSe0O.
Fffty-five postal messengers, Cleveland,
struck for $40 month, an increase Of 81.
Coal trust, F-ittsburg, Pa, has popped
nm the price OF llmp coal 10 cents ton.
There is talk oe a whisky war between
the independent distillers of Kentucky
and the trust.
Richard Kessee, Springfield. Mass, SEN
fenced to hang. committed suicide by the
morphine route.
During funeral exercises at residence
In Birmingham, Ala, porch gave way.
Two women were fatally injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

repuls0n for all that appertains to
France. In his pulpit at the First Bap-
tist Church the Rev. p. S. Henson de-
clared Dreyfus a martyr and said the de-
cision was a disgrace in the eyes of JUS
tice.
Among the reports from Berlin that Of
the Cologne Gazette is very significant.
The Gazette says: This verdict stamps
France as belonging to the barbaric mid
die ages. A wall has been established
between France and the remainder of the
civilized world"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
DEWEY SAILS FOR HOME.
Olympia Leaves Gibraltar on It's Way
to New York


With the inspiring air of "Hail Co
lumbia," being played by the band of the
British guardship Devastation, Admiral
Dewey's flagship, the Olympia, steamed
out of Gibraltar bay Sunday morning on
her way to New York. Just as the Olym-
pia finished turning to run out the mar
row entrance to the mole the sdn burst
through the clouds, making the cruiser
stand out like picture against the back
ground of gray brown rocks, and across
the water doated the music of the Olym-
pia's band as it played God Save the
Queen which was followed by "The
Star-Spangled Banner" and Home,
Sweet Home"
United States Consul Sprague and Cap
tain Littlefeld of the British navy were
the last visitors on board and just before
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
BRINGS TlDlNes OF PEARx.
Steamer Wiudwar Returns from the
Far Frozen North

steamer W luu Waru AetuTuS from the
Far Frozen North.
After having wintered in the far north
ern polar regions Explorer Peary's steam
er has arrived at Brigus, \. f., from
West Greenland. Peary penetrated into
the "land of the midnight sum-"
fifty miles farther north than Sverdrup
went with the Fran. Jan. 6, while push
ing toward Cape Columbia, on the north
ern extremity OF Grinnell Land, Peary
had both his feet frozen. He was hauled
100 miles on a sledge to the Windward,
where DR.. Diedriek amputated the frog
en- member. His expedition was fruitful
of good results Besides finding that Bu-
chanan Strait was really a closed bay the
party came across the last camp of the
lost Greely expedition.
At Fort Conger, Greely's old headquar-
ters. in Lady Franklin bay, Peary found
n Greely house and its contents just as it
was left by his predecessor fifteen years
ago. Peary will remain at Etah this fall
and winter, and next February, when the
light serves, he will start north, the whole
tribe of AreCic Highlanders supporting
him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
A Touching Scene.

/ have seen the American flag In
many countries and circumstances.
have seen it floating at the head of a
great war squadron. / once saw it car
ried, ragged and wet with blood. but
triumphant, from a battlefield which
was strewn with the eorpses of men
who had disd to defend it. But no
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
"CaIihre .54 ~

"Ca1ibre .54 "
When Gen. William L. Sherman was
alive he was often greeted with the
shout "Caliber Oh" Old soldiers would
shout it sometimes without understand
ing it's significance. Its origin is well
deserving of place in history, especial
ly as it proves that ever, the little
drummer boys who were in the field in
the civil war often did aus efficient ser
vice as the older boys.
"Caliber "a" had its origin at the bat
tie Of Shiloh. Gen. Sherman was riding
along over the field hurrying to get to
his troops. when he heard delicate
voice calling: Gen. Sherman. Gen.
Sherman The old war hero stopped,
and the boy piped out:
THE - Illinois Regiment is over
there on the hill, holding the enemy
back as much as they can, and they're
all out of ammunition and they want
some" Ard then, with as much vol
ume of voice rs he could muster he
added: "Caliber "a" That was the
most important part of the message
for the wagon trains might have gone
with loads of ammunition, and If 1t
hadn't been caliber 81 it would not
have been Of the least use.
Gen. Sherman got down from his
horse to pat the urchin's head, and to
call him noble little fellow" when
he saw three or four tears on the boys
cheek. and he said: There's don't cry,
my little fellow; get right along back
for we're going to whip them"
Il know that said the boy, but
when | was coming over here to give
you the coloners message bullet
struck me here (pO! ting to the calf of
his leg) l was crawling along the
ground the best / could, and knew I'd
catch you" Then the general assisted
the lad to the hospital, and a few days
later he went home to his mother in
Vermont. But "Caliber "a" lives in his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

BERMUDA SWEPT BY STORM.
Great Damage to Property, but No
Less of LIE,

The Island of Bermada as swept by
hurricane Wednesday night which,
though resulting in DO loss Of life, caus-
ed damages to property that will run well
into the thousands. The storm ragged all
night and many buildings were wrecked,
including the Government house. 1t was
the worst blow since the hurricane Of
1890. There was considerable laragc
done at the military camp, where the city
hall, public gardens and hotels were
wrecked and at the dock yards alone the
loss is estimated at f+00,0O0. 1t is n cu.4-
Gus coincidence that the great gale Of
1889 occurred on Sept. II and u, anu
this one was on Sept u and 13.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear There Is only one
way to cure Deafness. and that is by e0astltu-
tl0nal re-redies. Deafness Is caused by an in
famed condition 0f tic inucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube When this tube gets iniiamed
YOU have a rumbiing sound or imperfect hear
Ing, aud when II Is entirely closed Deafness is
the result, and unless tie Inflammation can be
taken ont and his tube restored TO its normal
condition. hearing viii be destroyed forever;
nine eases out Of ten are caused By eatarrh
which is nothing but an nfamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (causcd by cataFrh1 that cannot
be cured By Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free.
F.J. CHENEY Co, Toledo, o.
sB- Sold by Druggists. 7be.
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
He Wanted a Compromise.

Gen. Horace Porter tells the follow
ing story, which is both true and time
Iy: 1t was about the middle of the civil
war when a freshly appointed colonel
with newly enlisted regiment Joined
the Union forces in the far South. They
were beautifully new, both In expert
ence and in uniforms, and they were
very anxious to fight. The routine of
camp life drove them almost to muiiny.
One bright October morning word was
received that a small detachment of
Gen. Wheeler's cavalrymen We're on
the other side of the hill. and a force
started out in pursuit. The next day
the Confederates were reported miles
distant in the opposite direction. Fhe
third day the new colonel and a yeter-
an brigadier started out for a pleasure
ride A mile from camp they rode into
the fugitive Confederates, who had
been circling the camp for a week. 1t
was narrow escape, but they got
away unharmed. After it was over
the general said to the colonel:
"Well, what do you think of war
Z"
'Is Wheeler in this neighborhood
much of the timer replied the colonel
eyasiyely.
"All the time. He Is here, there and
everywhere. What do you think of the
prospect
well" answered the colonel refiec-
lively, Il wonder whether there isn't
same way this internal thing can be
compromised. d."-PhiladeIphia Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20
Ener and Eritnn.

tbNA h'fh ~ iabh'
If Dom Paul Kruger will only get n
clean shave all will be forgiven Louis
vile Post.
The Boer l.; too shrewd not to perceive
the necessity for ultimate compliance
Cape Times (South Africa.
The principals in the South African
troubles have almost reached that point
where talk indianapolis News.
Dom Paul hasn't put the lawn mower
on his face yet so we guess he doesn't
really mean to tght.-St Paul Dispatch.
Dom Paul does not hesitate to init
mate that Presidents have some divine
rights as well as monarchs Washington
Star.
We shall prefer TO believe that Mr.
Chamberlain is playing to the galleries Of
politics for his own ambitious purpose
Brooklyn Eagle.
The gratifying thing about Dom Paul
is that ali this advertising is not likely
to bring him to this country to iecture.-
Kansas City journal. .utr
Now Great Britain appears in the light
Of man who has been tricked into bad
bargain, claiming the rights he has yield
&c and agreed o.-lndianapolis Journal.
The only ground on which Great Brit
ain can now Justify war with the Trans
vaal IL that her imperial policy makes
it necessary for her to control that State.
Boston Journal.
The Anglo-Saxon Alliance will certain
~ lie in allegiance while Great Britain
proceeds to steal the possessions Of some
thick -witted but honest Dutchinan hear
the Cape Of Good Hope.-Wisconsin
State Journal.
If our national pride should be satisfied
with anything less than complete coniis-
cation Of everything worth stealing and
Pre- sident Kruger's head on a charger to
boot. we shall feel that we have misin-
torpreted the ''imperialistic spirit ''--Lon-
ion Leader,
Attendapt-An Another ultimatuni, your
honor bound in morocco. from Sir ,I0-
seph Chamberlain. Dom Paul--Throw II
on that pile of unanswered ultimata In
the corner and wire Sir Joseph our hest
wishes for the Queens health Mime
apolis Journal
N matter what an anacbronism the
Government Of the TranRvaal may be-
no matter how just the grievances Of the
UitlaDders may be, the responsibility
goes with the power, and the RESPONSE
bility of Great Britain is to settle her
disputes with the TransvaaI without
resort TO ms.--IudianapOlis Journal.
The sort of craftsmanship that looks
for the subjection Of more than half the
people Of the cape is Of piece with the
statesmanship that lost u America. Ey-
cry sane man knows that the broad in
terests Of the empire demand a policy Of
amity and peace between Dutch and Eng
lish, and that it is impossible to hold
South Africa OF any other terms.--Lon-
don Chronicle
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

Gen. John t. Wilder's brigade is to
have two days reunion at Chickamau-
en- Park in Septep3her, on the anniver-
sarv Of the battle. During the encamp-
mon. the entire battle feld will be visited
and the shaft erected ts the honor of the
brigade will be dedicated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

they left the admiral expressed satisfac-
tion in being at last on the final run for
home.
The New York World prints an extend
ed interview with Admiral Dewey, which
was obtained on the eve of the admiral's
departure from Gibraltar by staff corre-
spondcnt The admiral feels it his duty
TO refuse the invitations that have been
extended to him from Chicago and the
West. After his reception in Washington
he will go to Montpelier. From Mont
pelier the admiral expects to return to
Washington for the sessions of the Phil.
ippine commission.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

will be wiped out by the five years of soli-
tary seclusion he underwent on Devils
Island, and he expects to be released by
Oct. Is, which will be five years from the
date Of his former condemnation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

The silence of a friend commonly
amounts to treachery. His not daring
to say anything in our behalf implies a
tacit censure.-Hazlitt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

In London they call William Waldorf
Astor's daughter Little Miss Astor."
She always wears white and hef jewels
are pearls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

The use of coffee as a beverage be
gan in Southern Arabia in the latter
half OF the fifteen century. 1t was in
troduced into Constantinople In 1854
and into Venice In 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-20

Legal advertisements at legal rat,. =. "a
Hents inserted with no specified TIL. 5sl.ln-
published until ordered ont, and charged Il. s.
cordinsiy. Ali bills paye Die quarterly
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Wanderers.

We followed the path of years.
And walked for while together
Through the hills OF hope and the vale of tears,
Summed by laughter and washed by tears,
In the best and the worst of weather.
Till we came to a gloomy wood,
Were our steps were forced asunder
BY the twisted, tangled trees that stood,
Meeting above like frowning hood,
With world Of darkness under.
And whenever by chance we met
In the woodlands open spaces,
We were bruised and tattered and soiled and wet.
With much to pity, forgive. forget,
In our SCARED and dusty faces.
Welli-it long ago,
And the leaves in the wood are falling,
AS we wander YEARLY to and fro
With many a change in our hearts, know;
But still / can hear you calling
Arthur ], Legge
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Chicago News
Science is unsympathetic and. likewise, il
takes nothing for granted. One South Side
society belle has decided that the family
doctor is about the most disagreeable man
she knows.
She went TO him yesterday 10 be vacci-
mated and in making her toilet In the morn
ing devoted especial attention 10 the arm
that was to receive the virus.
And then. as she says, the horrid old
thing scrubbed that arm for fully i've min
utes with alcohol and stun, Just a. though
be thought Il wasn't cleanl"
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What the Profit Is.
Detroit Journal.

Detroit Journal
They We're disposed TO reproach him.
"Oh, what does il profit man 10 Kill
his wife," they cried.
The Chicago, ILL.,, sausagemaker WINGED.
'.Nothingi" he groaned. There are no
by-products to speak Of"
Moreover, popular prejudices had much TO
do with making a business lucrative or
otherwise.
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The Case Was Dismissed.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
..She called me a pieface, Judge"
with an upper crust?
81 dunno. Judge"
mot suTe?"
"No, judge"
"Glad of that. I wouldn't have you too
crusty. Case is dismissed"
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The ALTERNATIVES.
Detroit Journs

Detroit Journal.
The doctors had consulted; Il was ap-
pendicitis.
Shall we operate?"
The sufferer glared up into their faces.
MOI he cried, savagely-
For, strange 70 say, there are persons IN
the world TO whom life is dearer than social
prestige.
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Local RetributiOn.

Chicago Record.
Prof Fiske says that as man progresses.
evil will lapse into a mere memory"
'Humph, In time man might forget his
sins but the neighbors never would"
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Following the Prccept.
Harlem Life.

Peacemaker-Why did you give that boy
such a thraShing?
Juvenile Belllgerent-He hit me wild
brick
Peacemaker-But don't you know you
should return good for evil?
Juvenile Belligerent-Well, IL didn't soak
i'm good, / don't know.
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The Point of View.

Chicago Record.
Henry, we'd get along better if you had
NO. Martha; we'd get along better if you
didn't have quite so much"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
Great Scheme.
Cleveland Plain De-

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Yes he's got great scheme on foot. He
expects to bring the magazine editors TO
terms in short order"
What's the scheme?"
"A dialect trust.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
One on Her.
philadelphia

Philadelphia North American.
do you know that you talk in your
sleep Henry?' asked Mrs. Peck
well, do you begrude me those few
words also?" he snapped back.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
Some announcement.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
Mrs. Darlington-John, I spoke to papa
but he couldn't do il, because you have
too many vague ideas.
Mr. Darlington-Hurrah, That's clever of
the old boy My first wife's father used TO
say L had no ideas al all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Washington Star.

Washington Star.
Some of the greatest men in the world
have met defeat in their dearest ambitions"
remarked the statesman The friend who
had been morose looked up, with a sudden
gleam Of cheer. and exclaimed: "o6 course
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
Ynnkers Statesman.

The Count loaf you! would marry you,
The Girl-Yes; but X takes two 10 make a
bargain, Count.
''Sairtainly. 1 will see your father. to-mor-
row."
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Chicago Record.
Life is not all sunshine. Harriet"
Yes / know that: but you know very
well Julius. there are lots of days when
I could carry chiffon parasol u had It. ;,
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The
Real Thing

Is what you get when you come 20 our
store.
The SUBSTITUTION evil is getting worse
every day, the physicians say, so they
direct their patients Ia have their prescrip-
tfons filled store.
Remember, il costs no more 10 have good.
pure drugs at our place than poor goods az
others.
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HUMOR OF THE DAY.
When Engaged.

He-Was your brother engaged in the late
She-No; not until after he came home.
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OF Course.

they have. It's happening all the time.
Lood at our baseball club.
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room where lights burned dim.
But he lives
The bag laughed derisively
1.-THE Lord didn't save him." the witch re-
piled, "choked him at me biddn'-you saw
him die sure enough"
but we left him asleep protested
Mamie. who now more than ever believed
the witch woman was mad.
Did we thought the wretched creature
answered with leer. LAS sure as you re
there, Mamie Gavin, the young lord is
dead, but when his spirit left his body i
put a devil in its place. The body Is there
true enough. but not the soul. Him that 1
put there will break the heart of the woman
that took my place, surer an sooner than
if she saw her son in his grave. He will
wreck and ruin all around him. The Lords
O. Rosneath were wicked men, this devil
will shame the worst o. them,' saying
which she disappeared into darkness.
AS Mamie Gavin stood spell-bound by
fear, an eerie laugh that sounded as the
wall Of the damned was borne past her on
the wind. Then came the first drops OF a
storm that brought wreck and ruin by land
and sea that memorable night
In the gray dimness Of the following
morning Andy Carly in crossing the moors
came upon a sight that froze him with
terror, for under the lowering skies. close
beside hazel tree. lay the witch Of Bally-
cullagh her clothes soaked with wet, her
limbs stark, her eyes protruding from their
sockets, her tongue hanging sideways from
her gaping purple lips.
Crossing himself. he muttered a prayer,
and then, with slow and cautious touch,
drew back the folds of the cloak from her
neck, when he saw the fingers of the dead
hand fastened with deadly grip upon her
withered throat