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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
DREYFUS HAS A DAY.
CORDiER'S EVIDENCE STRONG.
LY FAvORS PRISONER.
Never Thought Bordercau Enough to
Warrant Conviction-Backs Opinion
with Proof Former Minister of War
De Freycinet Explains Syndicate"


Tuesday was another good Dreyfus
day. Lieut.. Col. Cordier, retired, who
was member of the intelligence bureau
at the time Dreyfus was there, occupied
most of the time of the court martial
His testimony was strongly in favor OF
the accused. NJ. de Freycinet, former
minister of war, also testified regarding
the foreign syndicate" reported to have
been formed to fight for Dreyfus' free
dom. He admitted frankly thai he had
no basis for the statement. Lieut.. Col
Cordier was first called to the stand. He
testified that at first he believed Dreyfus
guilty, but later he became sure there
was no proof of the guilt of the accused
and certain facts tended strongly to the
presumption that he was innocent.
He related the first description given
of the traitor. 1t was that he was a
colonel, 45 years old and decorated, which
did not answer closely to Dreyfus. The
last named was 81 aud not decorated.
Then the witness, continuing, said: For
elgn officers are aware that some of the
members of our service make q regular
BUSH ess of treason" This was received
with murmurs of surprise and negation
by the audience. ''Some of these know
only French, but there are others who
are linguists, such as Esterhazy, for in
stance, who is proficient in the lam
guages"
Col. Sandherr." continued Cordier,
was loyal and patriot and he died an
honest man. Trouble began in the bu-
reau with the arrival of Col, Henry. Be-
fore that there was harmony. Sandherr
disliked Henry. The latter's famous for
geries were simply committed in order to
demolish the evidence amassed by Lieut..
Col. Picquart. There is no proof Of Drey-
fus' guilt, while on the other hand there
were numerous suspicious acts in other
quarters" Maj. Lauth here arose and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
vRooUA. WISCONSIN, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 80.
CONDITION OF CROPS
No Rain in Some Sections and Too
Much in Others,


A summary of crop conditions issued by
the Department o. Agriculture says that
while the drought conditions reported at
the close of the previous week have been
relieved considerably in the South At
antic States the drought continues with
increased severity In Texas. Oklahoma.
southern Missouri and Michigan, and
RAIN is much needed in the Ohio valley.
the lower lake region, New England and
generally throughout the Southern and
central Rocky Mountain districts. Very
favorable weather conditions prevail in
Iowa, Northern Missouri. Nebraska and
Kansas, but as in the previous week, re-
ports OF the effects of excessive moisture
are received from the Dakotas and Min
nes0ta
The general condition of corn in the
States of the central Mississippi and Ohio
valleys Is less satisfactory than at the
close Of the previous week, owing 10 con-
slnued absence of moisture, which has
eonduced to the too rapid maturity. The
weather conditions in Iowa, northern
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska. the Dako-
tas, Minnesota and in the middle Atlantic
States have been more favorable, and
generally the crop has made good prog
ress III these States, although late cora is
somewhat less promising in portions of
Nebra ska and Kansas. Reports of in
jury to grain in shock and stack contin-
ues from the Dakotas and Minnesota,
principally, however, as result OF rains
of the previous weeks. Grain in shock
has also been injured by rains in Wash.
ington and Oregon, but in the last named
State the rains were of greater benefit
to the late spring grain and other crops.
In the western portion of the cotton
belt there is quite general dete;lora-
ION in the condition of the crop. Favor
able progress has been made in cutting
and housing tobacco, which work is gem
orally we'll advanced.
The previously reported unfavorable
outlook for apples continues, although
some varieties, principally the early, are
abundant in portions of Nebraska, Kan
sas, Illinois, Indiana and in the middle
Atlantic States and southern New Eng
land.
Much blowing for fall seeding is being
done in Iowa, northern Missouri, Nebras-
ka and Kansas, but the condition of the
soil has been unfavorable for this work
in the States of the Ohio valley and New
England and the west gulf districts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

of July. if fireworks can make it so. The
toy stores are clamoring for Dewey can
non, Dewey crackers and Dewey every
thing else. Young America intends to
celebrate as never before for George
Dewey has no more ardent admirer than
the small boy. The wholesale dealers in
firecrackers now regret that they did not
foresee this big demand for their goods
and lay in a bigger supply, as they will
apparently run short of the demand.
Another branch of industry that is
reaping harvest through the celebration
are the photographers and others who
print and paint portraits of the admiral
Thousands and thousands of likenesses
are being run off, enough. IT would seem.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
FIRE ON MoRMoNS
Tennessee Mob Attacks Meeting Place
and Kills n Young Woman.

Wednesday night six Mormon elders
We're conducting a meeting in school
house at Pine Bluff, Stewart County.
Tenn. when the building was stormed
by a mob Of over 100 men, Eggs and
rocks We're thrown through the windows.
| Those present fed in a panic to save
their lives, as bcllets mmenced to strike
the building thick and fast. Elders Hi
| ram Olson and IL. c. Petty left the builS
ing TO escape. Miss May Harden, pop
ular young woman of the place, walked
between the elders with view of check
ing the work of the mob. While the
trio passed down the road shots were
fired from ambush. The woman was hit
and almost instantly killed. Her brothers
secured bloodhounds and placed them on
the trail of the assassinS. Barton Ninson,
a prominent young farmer and superin-
tendent of Sunday school, was lying i'll
wait for the elders and the girls broth
ers became convinced he had fred the
shot which killed their sister. Ninson
wrote out a confession. stating he had
killed the girl, but that it was an acci-
dent. Shortly after the confession the
| bloodhounds trailed to his home and We're
| called off to prevent their tearing the man
to pieces. Ninson turned. picked up a
knife and cut his throat. His family and
the officers posse witnessed the suicide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

mission to any person or freight from
that port.
Owing to one death by yellow fever in
New Orleans aud two other cases declar-
cd there, Mobile city authorities proclaim
cd quarantine against persons, baggage
and freight from New Orleans entering
Mobile County. Quarantine is also pro-
claimed against Key West. o. ing to
the yellow l'ever at Key West, the Navy
Department has decided to withdraw the
force at the naval station there The
army garrison will go to Fort McPher-
son, Ga.
The Indiana State Board of Health re-
ceived a report of the death of a man in
knoa County from yellow fever. The
man had lately returned from Cuba. The
case is pronounced certainly yellow fever,
the patient having all the symptoms,
even TO turning yellow and having the
black vomit Doctors say there would be
no danger whatever Of the spread of yell
low fever in this latitude if the disease
were introduced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
TROOPS HOME FROM MANILA.
idaho, North Dakota and Wyoming
Volunteers Arrive.

The United States transport Grant
hearing the Idaho, North Dakota and
Wyoming volunteers, arrived at San
Francisco Tuesday night. The Grant
left Manila Aug. !, touched at Nagasaki
and Yokohama and left the latter port
for San Francisco Aug. IL.
The transport brings thirty officers and
sic enlisted men of the First North Da-
kota, twenty eight officers and Az en-
listed nlen of the First Idaho, twelve Off
GERS and 243 enlisted men of the First
Wyoming, two officers 3nd tifty-sevcn en-
listed men of Battery A. Wyoming light
artillery; eight officers and eighty -four
discharged soldiers, twenty five GONZALES
cent patients, seven naval prisoners, two
naval hospital patients and four civilian
passengers. The transport carried in ad-
dition crew of 156 men, making a total
on board of 1,619 persons. During the
voyage there were five deaths.
Lincoln, Neb., welcomed home the fight
night with the booming of cannon, red
fire and an open-armed display of hospi-
tality and enthusiasm which the boys
themselves confessed outclassed anything
they had seen or heard since their depart
ure from there nearly sixteen months
ago. There was not a sick man among
them and ali were able tc display their
JOY at meeting relatives, sWeethearts and
near friends. The progress of the trains
bearing the First Nebraska through the
State was one continuous ovation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

to give one to every man, woman and
child in New York. The building of the
arches, stands, etc. is giving work To
thousands of carpenters and laborers
while the work Of putting up the decora-
tions will give employment to thousands
more. The greatest crowd that New
York has ever entertained viii be there
from all parts of the country to enrich
the Golfers of the hotel aud business
men. Altogether Dewey day will he a
great boon for the metropolis.
As Dewey makes his triumphal entry
into the city millions of tiny pieces Of
red, white and blue paper. known as con-
fetti, will be showered upon him. This
feature is new to Eastern cities. but the
custom IS followed at the Mardi Gras in
New Orleans and the Venice carnyals
Millions of these pieces are being turned
out and Dewey's path bids fair 10 he car
peted with the beloved red, white and
blup
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
MAY ENLIST NATIVE MoRos.
Exploit of Dato Mundi Gives War
Denartment an Idea.

The dispatches from Gen. Otis, refer
ring to the attack on the insurgents by
Dato Mundi, were extremely: gratifying
TO the War Department officials, and
were at once communicated to President
Mckinley. The fight is the first direct
result of Gen Bates visit TO the Sultan
of Sulu. At that time the Sultan agreed
to accept the American flag, and as evi-
dence of his loyalty offered to make war
on pirates and insurgents.
1t was not definitely known whether
permission had been given. but the report
seems to indicate that such permission
was given when the same request came
from the Mindanao warrior. Dato Mundi,
as one of the most powerful chiefs on the
island. ]
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
MERRIAM MAKES REPORT.
The Prisoners May Have Lacked Fuel
and Bedding.

Brigadier Genera! H. c. Merriam. eom-
mander of the department of Colorado.
L. $. A., has made d detaiIed report Of
the miners riots III Idaho. GeI. NJ =iia ii
admits that suffering occurred among the
men imprisoned for lack Of fuel and bed
ding. but claims they had enough 20 eat
The report shifts the responsibility for
all that was done upon the Governor.
According 70 Gen. Merriam about 100
arrests we're made. bnt only 528 were de-
taina5 after the drst Investigation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
CAUSED BY a WEIGHT.
Collapse of Chicago Coliseum Said to
Be Iue to I his

Searching investigation made Wednes-
day probably establishes the cause Of the
collapse of the twelve giant steel arches
for the Chicago Coliseum, killing ten la
boring men and injur;ng a score of 9th
ers. A bias weight upon two aCches at
the extreme north end of the structure
where the trusses first gave way is re-
garded as the cause of the awful acci-
dent.
A Chicago dispatch says that experts
who searched the ruins discovered four
large Chains attached to these two arches.
From them were suspended two-inch
ropes, running through pulley, and the
former wound around a cross section of
heavy iron timber. The iarring of the
hoisting engine and the attempt either TO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
FRENCH FIRM BUYS HORSES.
Agents from Paris Make Extensive
Purchases Here.

An agent representing one Of the big
gest horse buying firms Of France recent
ly appeared near Kansas City, Mo-, and
commenced buying horses, which are to
be used as cab horses in Paris Ingairy
developed the information that the
French buyers are alarmed because of
the excitement occasioned by the Drey-
fus case and are making elaborate pre-
parations % meet any 8ergency which
may present itself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

Barton Fitzsimmons, Fishkill, \. T.,
hiccoughed to death.
Unknown man was found in the river
near Fort Thomas, Ky.
Several tobacco warehouses. Mount
Sterling, Ky. burned. Loss $4,000.
Number of lives lost along the Carolina
coast during the recent hurricane is now
estimated at 100.
William Kruger. IS. drowned at At
lantic City, was once the champion swim
mer of Germany.
New Orleans Brewing Ass ,ciltion' 5
plants were sold TO the reorganized com.
pany for SS60,0o0.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

$21 100000 He plans that his company
shall do this business for the farmers for
less than $1.000,000. The bylaws pro-
vide that there shall le no rebates to
shippers or dividends pad to stockhold-
ers, and that the surplus es"nngs shall
be reserved to finance bank department,
to pay interest on the bonds of the COM
pany and for the purchase of the bust
ness and good will of commission houses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
VIRGINS STATUE IN ALPS.
Colossal Image scuiptured by Italy
Queen Dedicated.

Queen Dedicated.
Thousands OF people Tuesday climbed
Mont Rocca Melone, one of the high
est peaks in the Alps, to attend the dedi-
cation of a colossal statue of the Virgin
erected on the amount through the con-
tribution of 10000 children and sculp-
tured by Queen Margaret herself. The
royal princes were among those present
at the ceremony. On the base of the
statne is an inscription by the Pope pray
ing the Virgin to guard the frontier of
Italy.
The statue commentaries what is re-
garded as an act of divine Intervention.
About two years ago, a company of Al
pine militia were marching over Rocca
Melone when an avalanche started and
buried them in snow. Assistance was
summoned and all of the entombed men
were rescued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
FEVER AT NEW ORLEANS.
Yellow Jack Causes Southern Cities to
Establish Quarantine.

The Texas State health department
Friday night received information Of one
death from yellow fever at New Orleans.
State Health Officer Blunt at once or
dered rigid quarantine against New
Orleans on passenger and freight bust
ness, 10 continue indefinitely, and all bor-
der stations We're notified to refuse ad-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

the certainty of a conflict. Jh.,ss Prcsi-
dent Kruger is aggressive, it is re,Eoncd
that the first engagement viii come about
the beginning of October.
In the event of war the headquarters
staff must turn to the artillery, for Brit
isb infantry-even if S0,0oG be sent, as is
suggested-wll be shot down like part
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

WORLD SHORT OF WHEAT.
Hungarian Ministry Says the Demand
viii Exceed the SIMPLY.

The Hungarian ministry of agriculture
has issued its annual estimates Of the
worlds harvest. This points to con
siderable deficiency. While the stocks re-
naming from last year are much smaller
than was generally supposed, the wheat
yield is 110.000,000 hectoliters below last
years yield and about "a coo, 600 short of
the entire worlds demand.
The estimated yield of rye is 5.000.O00
less than that of last year, Of barley 23.-
100000 less and Of oats S3,000,000 less.
The total deficiency in all cereals is about
81, ,000, 900 hectoliters.
Following are the estimates of the
wheat harvest in millions Of hectolters:
IMPORTING COUNTRIES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

GREEN GOODS MEN
Trying to Work Their Game on Cub ps

Trying 10 WOf val me on
and Porto Ricaus.
Green goods men have broken into Cuba
and Porto Rico. For the past week or
two these new possessions have been
flooded with the alluring circulars of the
men who wish to sell bad money for good
to gullible citizens who hope to get rich
without working or saving. The officials
of the secret "ryice have pounced upon
several Of the green goods circulars and
are now shadowing the men suspected of
sending them out.
Allentown. Pa. seems to he the work
ing Headquarters Of the gang who are
now invading the West Indies. or at any
rate that town is the place of delivery
mentioned in the circulars. The come
o9s" are to fetch their good money TO
Allentown and are ...ere to get their bo-
gus bank notes in exchange.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
FARMERS IN POOL.
Men with the Hoe Unite in twenty
Million Trust


The Farmers Federation Of the Missis-
sippi Valley has been organized at To-
peka, Kan. and officers elected. Walter
\. Allen Of Meridcn is president and bus
mess manager. The object of the fed
Grafton is to regulate and control the
shipment Of farm products of all the
States in the Mississippi valley, to estab-
lish and maintain Offices, yards, grain ele-
yators, to maintain agents to handle, sell
and distribute such products, and to lend
and borrow money and do ban. ~ bus
mess at Topeka, Omaha. Kansas City,
st. Louis, Chicago. Cincinnati and New
Orleans. The capital stock will be $780,
100000. in shares of SO each.
President Allen, in ii long statement of
the purposes of the federation. says the
cost in commissions for marketing the
products in the Mississippi valley is over
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

IL the consensus of
opinion that Kru-
ger is proving him
self a great man at
his country's ex-
pense. The reserve
Iof the royal artil-
llery has been in
lstructed TO hold it,
self in readiEess
for service in South
Africa. This is the
most serious mill
tary announcement
since the beginning
of the crisis, and
in the field and to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

bs local applications. as they canno; reach tia
diseased portion Of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure Defines. and that Is ~ consiifll.
tjoi,a, remedies. Deafness Is caused bv au IN
famed condition o. the flacogg lining II tie
EustachaD Tube. Wien this tube gnts infiainegI
Ing aud when it Is entirely closed Deafness Is
the result, and unless tie Inflammation can ba
taken out and this tube restored 10 It's normal
condition, hearing viii be destroyed forever;
nine cases ont of ten are caused BIZ eatarrh.
which IS nothing but an inltamed condition os
the mucous surfaces.
We win give Ore Hundred Dollars FOR any
case Of Deafness (caused by oatanh) thar cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
cuiars, fee.
ri CHENEY & CO, Tclodo o.
s7- Sold by Druggists, re.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

ALABAMA VERY FAST.


I7.2 Knots an Hour.
The new Alabama, a new terror of the
seas, made her first runs over the course
between Five Fathom lightship and
Northeast lightship, off Delaware Bay,
Tuesday Fresh from Cramps shipyard,
the Alabama made four runs over dis
tance of eleven and one-half knots. and
in the last of these attained the highest
rate of speed ever reached by a United
States ship Of her class on an initial trial
-1I.2 knots per hour. This speed was
obtained on the last run under forced
draught, 165 pounds Of steam and 113112
revolutions of the propellers. The wind
at the time favored the vessel, blowing
strong from the northeast.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

ridges by the Beers. The artillery, how
ever, next to the engineers. is the strong
est branch of the land forcas.
The Pretoria correspondent of the Lon
don Daily Chronicle, telegraphing on
Tuesday, says: Events have taken an
alarming turn. Great Britain, at the re-
quest of the Uitlanders' Council. has en-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

The wine cellar of the old Chaldean
king. Argastes H., has been discovered
near Lake Van, in Asia Minor. 1t was
filled with colossal eaTtnenware YES
sells, some of which have been sent to
the Berlin museum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

The utilization of grain elevator
waste for sheep and cattle food has
given rise to a new industry in the
Northwest. The waste brings 81 a ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

hours before the
time set for the
races to begin more
than 10000 persons
had passed through
the park gates and
when the Futurity
was called it was
in the presence of
at least 10000 peo-
pie.
The Futurity can
d j d a t e s scored
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

If a man was hurt every time he is
scared he would never i've to reHch the
three score aud ten limit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

The estate of Senator Stanford, nominator
OF the sire of the winer and nomnator of
the winner, $1,000
j. H. Thayer & Brother, Lancaster, Mass.
owner of Baron Wilkes, sire Of the second
horse, $3.50.
Major Mcdowell. owner of the second
horse, $3.50 additional to the purse as nom
nator of the second horse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

down for the first heat about 1 80 o'clock.
Twelve of the nineteen entered started in
the race. Idolta took the race in straight
heats, the best time being made in the
tirst-2:1212. Ecstasy was second. Rita
f. third, Ina Electric fourth and My
Trick fifth. 1t was great race, notwith-
standing the favorite won in straight
heats. When it had been finished the
winners were paid in crisp bank notes, in
fine leather pocketbooks appropriately let
tered in gold. The Horse Review purse
of 500 600 Mas divided as fnllnMS:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

hoist or lower this beam is said TO have
brought down the two steel arches and
they in turn caused the collapse of all
the remaining steel framework.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
EASY FOR iDOLlTA.

Wins the Rich Horse Review Stake
in Straight Heats.
The largest crowd ever assembled in
Dubuque was there to see the Futurity at
Nutwood Park. for a 500, 900 stake. Two
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06
ON THE VERGE OF WAR.
British aud Beers Likely to Soon
Begin Hostile Operations.

There is no diminution in the tension
over the Transvaal crisis. War is now
discussed in London as a certainty. 1t
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

About 200 young women are at pres
ent employed by the United States in
the business of nursing soldiers in the
camps in the Philippines, Cuba, Porto
Rico and in this country, and of this
number % are in the Philippines, or un-
der orders to go there. lp ali likelihood
the Government will be compelled to
make a considerable increase Of its force
Of nurses, and steps in that direction will
be taken very soon. 1t is no easy thing,
however, To secure one Of these posi-
tions, and young women who are ink
ing of trying it would be wise to count
the difficulties in the way and estimate
their ability 10 overcome them, Once
appointed, however, nurse signs a con
tract for year. She is paid $40 per
month for service in the United States,
and in Cuba, Eorto Rico and the Philip
pines $40 per month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-09-06

Within three months the Government
VIII have in operation two large fac
tories for the manufacture Of clothing
for enlisted men in the navy Congress
has set apart S1J0.0O0 for the work. and
the buildings would have been corplet-
cd year ago but for the war with Spain.
One factory will be situated in the navy
yard at Mare Island, California, and the
other at New York. in connection with
the small factory already in operation
there.