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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
a MANN DETACHMENT IN NATAL.
BATesp III GRAS PAN
Gen. Methuen Meets Boer Force Ten
Miles from Belmont.

Gen. Methuen Meets Boer Force Ten
Miles from Belmont.
Zen. Lord Methuen's force, advancing
to the relief OF Kimberley, again met the
Boer army al tiras Pan, ten niles north
OF Belmont atnrday, and a desperate
battle, lasti-z4nany hours, ensued. The
engagement not ended when the oti-
cial report was sent, but it was construed
as a British victory. despite heavy losses,
IN which the naval detachment stood
more than its share. A rccapitulation of
the losses by Gen Methuen's forces at
Gras Pan shows that fifty Beers were
killed and twice rs many wounded. The
battle began at q a. m, lasting until 10
a. IN. Boer losses must have been much
heavier than known. Fifty horses We're
found dead where the Beers withstood
a steady rain OF shrapnel. The British
did not pursue the routed forces of the
enemy, but halted one day 10 rest.
The brunt Of the lighting in both en-
gagements was borne by the Ninth brig
ade, the naval brigade, the Second York
shire light infantry and First North Lam
cashire regiment The Boer force was
composed of Tiansyaal and Free State
commandos. | rtillery was command
ed by the Tran .aal general, Delarraye.
The artillery was carried off the field, de-
spite the Hankng attack of the British
cavalry. Among the Killed We're Com
mander Alfred II. Ethclsten of the eruls-
er Powerful. Captain Guy Senior of the
Royal marine artillery, attached to the
battleship Monarch, and Maj Plnmbe of
the Royal marines. Flag Captain X. q.
Prathers was severely wounded. The
Beers shelled camp of Rhodesian horse.
north of Crocodile river, and captured the
horses and mules of the squadron.
Up to date the Beers hold as prisoners
thirty-nine officers, ,237 men and sixty
two political prisoners. The total Brit
ish losses since the opening Of the cam
paign on Oct II are 222 killed, SS1
wounded and $40 missing. making a total
of 2,779. About 400 who are not ac-
counted, it is feared. were killed.
Cen Methuen'S second hattie foreshad
ows Il hard campaign for the British. The
information sent ~ correspondents con
corning Gen. .Ioubert's movements is not
altogether reliable, ana engagements may
be looked for in unexpected places.
Gen. Jonbert, in an interview, declares
the British will he greatly weakened by
their losses. and that a defensive war by
the Beers will result III guerrilla warfare
the British could not long endure.
A dispatch from Rome says many ltal-
ians are leaving there to join the Beers.
The Doers in their marches frequently
halt their horses and dismount to pray
for divine guidance and aid. As the sec
ond stand by the Roers at Gras Pan was
only ten miles from where the first en-
gagement took place, another battle is
expected as soon as the British again az
vance
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
sLAuGHTsR AT MoDDeR RIVER.
Terrific British -Bocr Battle Near kim
berIey Lasts Ten Haurs

!.
The supreme test of strength between
the Beers and British in western Cane
Colony occurred Tuesday, when Gen.
Lord Methuen's column. advancing to re-
ieye kimberles. was opposed by the
main Boer force at the Modder river,
twenty-five miles south OF Kimberley.
The action commenced .sith the artillery,
mounted infantry and the guards on the
right and the Ninth brigade on the left.
Methuen's force attacked the Boer posi-
tion with widely extended formation
supported by artillery. Gen. Methuen
found himself in front OF the whole Boer
force. comprising 5000 men, with two
large guns, four Krupps and other pieces.
The naval brigade rendered great assist
ance from the railway. After desperate,
hard fighting, LASTING ten hours, the Brit
ons, without food or water, unJ.r burn
ing sun, made the enemy g;it his posi-
ton. That the slaughter was enormous
cannot be doubted Gen. Methuen HIM
self was wounded and Col. Northcott and
Lieut.. Col. Stopford are among the dead.
In the short space Of seven days Gen.
Lord Methuen, with British force Of
1000 men, marched ffty-fhree miles and
fought three importaia battles or The
western border Of the Orange Free State.
In each OF these engagements the British
were victorious, but mt cost that is very
severe to so small a body of combatants.
From the outset the Beers have compell-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
Noteg of Current Events.

The Pope proposes to make a New
Years address to nonagenarians Of all
countries.
George IIite. Z, Louisville. Ky. got The
carbolic acid bottle instead of the whis-
ky and is dead.
Burt Haryin. 1G, Fort Worth, Texas.
caught in shaft His legs, arms and
head were torn off.
Whitecap outrages are numerous near
Conway, Miss. where Joe LAHORE was
burned at the stake.
Shingle manufacturers Of Washington
State, in an endeavor to force up prices,
shut down for sixty days.
Col. Henry Inman, Topeka, han.,
widely known as the author Of the "Old
Santa Fe Trail" is dead.
Miss Flora johnson. Jewett, Texas,
6r1ppcd lamp on the floor. House was
burned and she was cTemated.
panic was caused by falling mcteors
in Russia, the people believing the end
Of the world was about TO come.
Rumored in Mexico that Cen. Diaz will
refuse denomination for the presidency.
People demand that he keep the Office.
The American Public Health Associa-
ton has declared emphatically against
the use Of food prescrYatiye preparations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

and disappeared. 1t was telegraphed a
St. Louis newspaper that hc had been
drowned at Paducab Ky. There he was
arrested. Later he pleaded guilty and
was taken TO the Chester pcnitentiary.
Then it was discovered Iat he was Of
the feminine gender. and she was brought
back 10 Jail at HilIsboro.
The prisoner says her name Is Ellis
Glenn and that her twin brother is Ebert
Gle IN. Her brother, she says, was pri-
vate detective, and was in HillSboro in
the disguise of sewing machine agent.
He fed, she says. frou the forgery indict-
ment and she joined him al Paducah,
Ky. aud determined 20 sacrifice herself
for her brother, so that he might have
his liberty to prove his innocence.
Miss Dukes says the woman in jail is
Ellis Glea., who coulted her ? ID won
her love. The IIillsboro people ay she
lived with them as Ellis Glt IN, man,
eighteen months. The prisoner says she
saw Miss Dukes but once, for five min
utes Miss Dukes and her father say
they are ready to help Miss Glenn, who
they knew as a man and as future hus-
band and son-in-law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
sSl5o5,fsgs(}e OF 81 ~ 2@s
The News =
There is a growing curiosity as to how

There is a growing curiosity as to how
Macarthur win Dagupan out.
s'hat Chicago robber who travels in a
buggy doesn't have TO be coached on tac-
ties.
An Indiana clergyman says he has re-
ceiyed visit from Satan. He makes no
mention of a desire 10 return it.
John Bulls press censor and the Paris
journalists could never remain contented
in the same mutual admiration society,
Aguinaldo never gets foolhardy enough
to wait for the mountains to come to him.
It has again become the custom to ar
rest Willie TascOtt This, however, prob
al. doesn't worry the genuine Tascott.
The bOiler-iron overcoat win have to
he introduced in the Transvaal IL any
British officers are to come ont OF the
war alive.
The practice of sending dead bodies in
trunks is objected 10 by the st. Louis
police. Live Iodics, Of course, are ex-
pecfed to look out for themselves.
A valley Of vast riches is reported dis
covered in the canyon of the Colorado.
Investigate carefully before sellie=
good business at a sacrifice Id order to 90.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
HARPER BROTHERS IN STRAITS
IL

State Trust Company Takes Charge of
New York Publishing House.
The difficulties under which the New
York publishing house of Harper Il Bros.
has, according to rnmor, been laboring
for many months, resulted Tuesday in
the entire business passing from the
hands of the Harpers into the control of
the State Trust Company, acting as trus-
tees for j. F. Morgan & Co., holders of
So, 500, 900 in mortgage bonds. The trust
company has appointed George b. NJ.
Harvey, who was recently elected presi-
dent of Harper & Bros, as its agent to
take charge of the property, and it is
thought reorganization may be effect
ed, which will insure the continuance of
the business under the old name, but
under Mr. Harvey's management. Be
sides the amount of the mortgage Har
per & Bros. have unsecured liabilities of
about 50 900, 600
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06


ed They were allowed to go. The po-
lice also took charge of $4,000 in cash.
Miss Annie Gary an employe, who lived
in apartments adjoining the building. had
$4,000 hid away in IN old lounge
The daily mail received at Miller's Of
fee amounted to abcat three wagon loads.
Nearly every letter contained money. One
of Miller's trusted employees is RESPONSE
Bile for the statement that the Franklin
syndicate man had taken in over $4,000
coo. Promoter Miller is indicted and in
hiding. He may. be captured and sent to
the penitentiary, but that win neither
reimburse his dupes nor prevent new
crop of innocents from rushing into the
snare the next time swindler asks the
privilege Of making fortune for them
out OF hand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
REFUSED 500. 900. 900
The Calumet and Hecia Copper Mines

The Calumet and Hecia Copper Mines
Not for SAFE at This Price.
According To n Houghton, MICH, dis-
march. the rumors th all the copper m
terests Of the county arcsto be eoaseii-
aated nnaer the management of Senator
w Clark are absolutely nnfoanded-
Tha standard Oil people tried the game,
last winter. and, after secnrih5 tsM
mines iii Montana, exhausted ihe sapstaa
Of $4,000 600. The Calumet aud fls@ia
people have repeatedly refused 10 con
slider aa offer OF SItn,ooo.tb for that
nroperty alone. There will be 20 general
consolidation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
MAG ARTHUR BOUTS nggELs.
occupies Mangatarem and Drives Fill
pinos Toward Mountains.

oeenpies Mangatarem and Drives Fill
pinos Toward Mountains.
Manila adyices say that Gen. MacAr-
thurs force has occupied Mangatarem,
west OF Bayambang, in the valley of the
lilo Agno. Seven Americans who had
escaped from the insurgents were found
at Mangatarem. Three other Americans
escaped from the rebels at the same time.
The escaping American prisoners say
that four American deserters are serving
with the insurgents The insurgents re-
naming IN the west are retreating be-
fore Macarthur into the mountains, drag
ging six guns. They are in command of
Gen. Alejandro. Maj. Bell is in pursuit
of them.
Much interest is manifest in Washing
ton official circles as to the disposition of
Agulnaldo in case of his capture Some
persons say that the best solution would
be to put him TO death in action. Should
Aguinaldo escape to Hong Kong the
United States could not as q matter of
right ask for his surrender, and the Pres
ident would therefore doubtless deter
rhine to leave the insurgent leader alone.
In connection with the disposition of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
profiuets of agricn1
VALUE OF HoBART ESTATE.
Dead Vice Presidents Wealth Is Esti-
mated at S5,000,000.

1t is estimated that Vice President Ho-
bart left an estate ralued at S5.000,O0O.
oi perhaps more. He carried life insur-
aiice with several large companies
amounting in the aggregate 10 S:iJO,0O0.
Tile remains of the late Nice-president
wil not be placed under ground. but will
be iAclosed in a massive tomb especially y
built for their reception in Cedar Lawn
Cemetery IN the meantime the body
will be left in the receiving vault at the
Paterson Cemetery. where it now lies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
News of Minor Note.

Kentucky tobacco growers want to ig-
more he trust by selling direct to CON
samers
w. j. Murphy ha3 been appointed gen
eraI manager Of the Cincinnati Southern
Railroad
Body Of John Stebbo. Pittsburg. Pa,
found near the railroad. Believed he was
murderer
During the last fiscal year 14.6o4 post
masters were appointed, 1883 being
fourth-elass.
Christian En0eaYorers. Mount Vernon,
\. Y, are wagiLg war on saloons aud
samhlIng jointS,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

We offer One Hundrcd Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh thss cannot be cured by
Halls Gatarrf Cure.
II. j. CHENEY & co. Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and finaT-
ciaily able TO carry out ANY obligation made BY
their firm.
West Il Truax, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Walding, knnan Il Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Cafarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold By ~
Druggists TESTIMONIALS tree.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

DEATH OF GEORGE r. DAVIS.

Director General cf Worlds Fair Ex
pires in Chicago.
Col. George II. Davis died at the family
residence, 692 Washington boulevard,
Chicago, Saturday night. At the bedside
were his wife, his two sons, Benjamin
and Geo ,ge r. Davis, Jr., and his four
daughters, Della, Nellie, Georgia Belle,
Elizabeth Davis and the attending ply
sicians, Drs. Patton and Foster.
On Nov 13 Col. Davis was stricken
with heart trouble and specialist was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06


copiously exposed in the newspapers. The
only novelty about the New York con-
cern 'ay in the circumstance that it out
did ali predecessors in the openly fraudu-
lent character of its scheme. In short,
it promised depositors a return of 10 per
cent a week to be won in stock exchange
speculation. 1t actually paid this rate on
deposits for more than year and at the
time of its collapse is said to have had
on hand something over 81 l,00o.00O. The
wonder is where people of so little sense
got so much money One day Just be-
fore the collapse Miller claimed TO have
taken in $4,000 and paid out $50, 1000 in
interest.
Attention was directed TO the place,
but, in the sbsence of complaints, the
police and district attorney were unable
to act. The banks shut down on the
syndicate, however, when depositors be-
gan to grow alarmed, and demanded their
money back. Miller announced that he
would not pay dollar without a weeks
notice. Later the house was seized and
closed by the police. There were forty
employees in the Office when it was seiz-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
''Hs" is A WOMAN.
Prisoner Convicted as Ellis Glenn Is a
Woman.

PrisOncr Convicted as Ellis GIenn Is a
Woman.
Is a co,nely young woman in jail at
Hilsbora, H., the Ellis Glenn, alleged
forger and fugitive bridegroom, who
courted Miss Ella Dukes, or is the pris-
oner Ellis Glenn's twin sister imperson-
ating him and ready to suffer the law for
his sake? tbs question has agitated
all Hillsboro The prisoner is certainly
a woman, and It is claimed, she donned
male attire to atone for her twin broth
er's alleged crime.
Ellis Glenn, engaged to marry Miss
Ella Dukes of Hillsboro, was indicted
for forgery and Miss Dukes father and
uncle went on his bond He went to st.
Louis few days before the wedding day
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
A Thousand Crows Rob Farmer and
Claw Him.

A tba,send yoracious CT ws swooped
down ON Jop,u Schmidt. a German truck
farmer in tne suburbs Of Chicago ih'irs,
day. ard took from him a nye-poahd
packaee of sausage and few away
The experience OF Schmidt IS one OIL lhe
most remarkable Of the kind that ever
decorated the books OF the Chicago ponce
department. The attack upon him was
made near his home when he was return
ing from meat market half miie
away. His face Ind hands show the
effects of his tight with the birds, and
Newfoundland dog THAI accompanied bun
lost one of it's eyes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
LRITtiN WARNS FRANCE.
Plain Words Used in Public by Joseph
Cha N, he rtaiT.


Chamberlain.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, speak
ing at Leicester, alluded strongly to state
ments in the French paners, which he de-
clared were aimed at what many re-
garded as almost a sacred person-the
Queen and which may have serious con
sequences if our neighbors do not mend
aeir manners"
The Secretary believed triple alli-
ance of the Teutonic race and .the two
branches of the Anglo-Saxon race would
be potent factor in the future history of
the world. 1t would not necessarily be
an alliance from the viewpoint Of states
manship, which might be altered in ac-
cordance with the changed conditions, but
it would be one which, though they might
not know it, would be to the advantage OF
other nations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

called at once. His patient was found
in critical condition, but owing to his
great vitality rallied and for several days
there was nope of his recovery. On Sat
urday, however. he began to sink and an
hour before he passed away he became
unconscious.
Col Davis was born in Palmer, Mass,
in 1910. In 1862 he enlisted and was
made captain in the Eighth Massachu-
setts infantry. Later he entered the
cavalry service and was promoted to
colonelcy. In 1871 he went TO Chicago.
He was director general of the Worlds
Eair.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

Presidential romina-
ton Oh the Republi-
ca1 ticket. The an
nouncement has been
made at Chattanoo-
"a by Mr.. Evans
friends. Evans, it is
claimed. is the most
popular man among
the Illinoisans for the
yice-presidency. Sen
ator Cullom stated
before starting for
Washington that no
better man could be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

those typical cases
which will probably
continue 10 con-
found the lawnlak-
er aud sadden the
economist until the
millennium.
OF course, the
syndicate was a
barefaced swindle.
There was nothing
new in its plan.
Scores of like swim
dies have run their
course. MIXED their
- -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS,

Treasury Statistics Showing Balance
of Trade in + yor of Uncle Sam.
The detailed tables of the September
imports and exports have been complet-
ed by the treasury bureau of statistics.
The summarization which accompanies
them shows the foreign commerce of the
month by great classes. compared with
that of the corresponding month Of last
year rs follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
THE "FRANkLlN SYNDICATE"

Complete Collapse of the Most G1arins
Swindle of Recent Years.
The Franklin syndicate" the empty
shell Of which the New York police are
now carefully guarding. presents one of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

Miss Lillian pauneeforte. daughter of
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British AM
bassador to Washington, will be married
on February %. Washington's birthday,
to Robert Bromley, honorary secretary
of the British Embassy The wedding
date. it was stated ut the embassy, was
selected by Miss Pauncefote without
thought OF the coincidence with Amer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
REPORT BY WILSON.
SECRETARY or AGRICULTURE
REVIEWS HIS YEAR S WORK.

Declares There Has Been Progress in
the Department Planting and
Road building Among Refcrms-The
Weather Service Has Been Extended.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
----------------
EVANS A CANDIDATE.

1ennessee W III I'dIHt fflfII IUF tHt fNc
Presidency.
Tennessee viii present the name of II.
Clay Evans as a candidate for the Vice
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
IMPORTS.


Articles of food and
live animals ..... S14,0I1,S45 S20,5I9,O33
Articles in a crude
condition for do
nestle industry. 14,046,l65 24,32S, fi2
Articles manufac-
the them mechanic g arts IS 4,5a7,a5s s,s72,71s
Articles manufae-
consumption - s,9sO1oo 1o.4s2,114
Articles of volun
tary use, luxures,
etc. .-..-....,....s O,ozl,4lJ $3.50 %oo
Total Imports. S4S, 4563ST SI0.659, 40S
Per cent. of free. 405S 43.96
Duties collected o.. Si6, d5a,574 SO, 120,3oS
Foreign goods re-
M ming in ware
mouse .-...-..... D,2oI ,434 5o,42l,92l
DOMESTIC EXPORTS.
ture ............ $57,aes,965 sGe,1s4.415
Products of manu-
factureS ......... 25,020. .04T 3l.313, 264
Products of mining 2,G64, ,469 2.S7T,999
Products of the for .
ests ....--..,.z... 3,94I,l3l I. l31,339
Products of the
fisheries ...... 596, 729 752 946
Miscellaneous ..,.. 110,o39 259,3se
exports -. sso.so4, $50 S1os, ,57s.849
Foreign goods re
exported ........ 1,341, ,05T 1,296, 146
Gold imports ,..... $le.sos.841 81. 598. 500
Gold exports ...... 3. iD5 $40 BlS 995
Silver imports ..... 2.000 CSC 237e,S4t;
81 yer exports >, 1872 103 3,G22, ,O41
Total imports of
merchandise nine
months .......... 4T5, 800 Sg3 5S5, ,354, 12g
Total exports Of
merchandise nine
months ,......... soa.2a277s eO2, 46esls
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

ica's holiday, but all concerned are now
delighted with the happy choice, Sir
Julian himself having stated that he is
very much Of an American. The we'd
ding will be celebrated at the embassy
and will be one of the brilliant events of
the Washington season. Miss Paunee-
fote is the first child of an Ambassador
to be married at the United States cap
ital. The President anthall the members
Of his cabinet. with the entire diplomatic
corps, viii attend the ceremony.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06
IN WICKED CHICAGO.

H. CLAY EVANS. better man could
put on the ticket.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

For thirty days the families of the adj
ministration will abstain from all social
pleasures out of respect TO the memory
Of the late Yice-President. The ladies OF
the cabinet have withdrawn acceptances
of several dinners and number OF inter-
esting affairs have been abandoned. All
the house" - members of the cabinet will
be closed until the 1st Of January.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-12-06

The Navy Department has awarded
contracts for building the six unprotected
cruisers of 1920 tons authorized by the
last Congress.
The Delta independent., 1899-04-28

tae progress OF the fight everything vas
made subsidiary to the one object Il
opening the main line. Nearly all the
employees OF the system were at one time
or another enrolled in a snow bucki &c
crew, and the credit Of ali be ii sa. d th; t
not a man hesitated when he was called
upon. Nearly 1000 snow shovels were
used. These shovels have blade thir-
teen by fifteen inches in size. aud tie
Western market was completely cleaned
out before the battle was fairly under
way. Some OF the engineers drew pay
to the month. and the big iulls borrowed
from other railways, cost s40 day
So it might 60 on indefinitely. The
old Frying Pan trail never witnessed
such a winter. and Midland employees
devoutly. pray that it may never again
President G. W. Ristine directed op-
Grafton from Colorado Springs until a
short time ago. when he was called TO
New York BY important business. Gen
eral Superintendent B. II. Bryant. Mat
ter Mechanic A. l. Humphrey, Train
Master s. S. Morris and assistant to the
president. l.. G. Cannon. have had all
the snow fighting they care to have for
one life time The beautiful" has lost
all its charms for them.
When President Ristine reaches Colo
RADIO the birds will be singing along the
line OF the Midland and the great snow
bl Dckade will be a memory.