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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-24
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-24

The Filipinos Fired Upon Our Advancing
Troops From Trenches - They Were
Finally Put to Flight, Leaving Thirteen
Dead Behind Them - The Americans
Now Hold the Town of Quingua, -Four
Miles Miles Northeast Of Malolos.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
THE BATTLE ISLAND ASSEMBLY.


News to-day from the Battle Island
Assembly ground is that the auditorium
IS going up rapidly and the grounds are
IN good condition. There will be a boat
there to make regular excursions on the
river. Hon j. s. Fisher, a Wisconsin
pioneer OF W, a member of the territor-
ial legislature of 1916, from Crawford
and st. Croix counties, intends to be al
the Island August End. Hon. w. T
Sterling, a pioneer of 1928, first territor.
lal librarian. and once owner of a large
part of the site of our capital city, viii
be there. DIR. L. HI. Bunnell, of Wi
mona, writes he will be ON hand to read
a paper on the history of the Mississippj
river from Prairie du Chen to Winona.
Hon. ii. S. Townsend, a survivor of the
great battle of the Bad AK, writes he
Will be there. Also a lady from Cass-
Vile, whose mother escaped across the
river ! n the battle in 1882 and was scalp
ed and left for dead by the Sioux under
Wabasha, sent by Atkinson TO butcher
those few starving Indians of Black
Hawk s band who escaped, will send a
history of her mothers life to be read.
A tent full of bright young ladies
from Viroqua will go to the assembly to
assist in every way they can to make it
q success. They will carry music, select
ions for reading, and will go to make
others have a good time.
A one and a third rate on the Burling-
ton road has been granted from Trem-
pealeau to Bagley; tickets on sale Sat
urday next and good until Aug Z. They
have put in a siding at the Island.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26

will supply about 1870 families.
Sixteen regular government iron mail
boxes will be located on the above routes
in which the public may deposit mail
They will be located as follows. On
route No. 1, at j. M. Smiths faFms one
near Bud postoffice, Robert Roe'S Nels
Krogan's corners and at John Gorsline's.
On No. 9, at Poweils corners, De Gar
mos corners Jesse CARROTS corners
corner by stone school house ON Seas
branch, Goodell corners on Black River
road, On No. 3, at Brookville,. corner
northeast of NeIs Michaelsohn's farm
corner north of Lake farm, corner north
of WEIGH school house at Bishop Branch
church, and east Of d W. Favors
farm. These boxes will be placed thus
for convenience of the general public.
Patrons t the routes not accessible TO
these boxes are permitted to deposit out
going mail in their regular boxes, which
will be gathered by the messengers,
The date for putting the service nsA
operation is fixed for Tuesday next
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
WITH THE CHURCHES.


Rev. /. F. Nuzum, of La Crosse. will
preach In the church next Sunday morn
ing. A large congregation shonld greet
him. The fifth union service will be
held in u church Sunday evening,
ite7. John e. Stemen preaching the ser
mon.
Our Sunday school picnic was a de-
clded success. We had a happy Joyous
time. There was a goodly number of
our Sunday school scholars present.
Now let us rally round our Sunday
school banner, attend each Sunday.
Thursday evening prayer meeting,
subject, What can / do for Jesus
Members of the church, you W some
thing to this service, and you are crimi-
nally negligent if you fail to meet your
obligation. Nothing should hinder you
from this service except sickness or
death. Come Thursday evening and
bring someone with you.
Are you meeting your missionary ap-
portionment? Don't fail us. If you
do the pastor will have to pay your share.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
A Dop-ou Case at Hillsboro.

The case of the village against Elias
Fox for non-payment of dog license was
tried before Police Justice Lind. c..
w Graves appeared for the village and
Winchester and Bates for the defendant.
Fox refused to pay his license and a war
rant was issued for his arrest. The
point brought by attorneys for the de,
Tense that a man could not be arrested
for non-payment of taxes. The attorney
for the prosecution maintained, and pro.
duced the law, that when no other pro
vision was made for the collection of the
tax an arrest can be made. After both
sides were ably argued by the attorneys
the court overruled the motion of the
defense to dismiss the case and the trial
proceeded and ended in Fox being fined
50 and costs. Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
Parasite on Growing Corn.

A Madison dispatch is to the effect
that a parasitic fungus IS making its
appearance on the corn in southern Wis
consin and threatens to seriously injure
the crop throughout the state. Aspect
men of fungus on a growing corn stalk
was sho wn Prof. E. S. Golf. head of the
horticultural department of the college
of agriculture of the state university,
and he pronounced the parasite to be
Ustilago Maydis, also known under the
pseudonyms of sm~okey-corn, dust-rot
and corn-smut- The disease makes its
appearance al a whitish glossy bulk just
above or below a joint in the stalk. 1t
grows very rapidly and takes On a de-
cidedly repulsive appearance due to a
slight Shiny, emulation. When mature
the fungus forms a mass sometimes as
large as q mans head and then breaks
open disseminating a dark brown or a
black-lOoking powder, from which this
disease gain its local names. But each
grain of this powder and although mi
croscopic in size is a complete seed or
pore and will during the next season.
produce a complete plant. The number
of pores produced by q single smut
bali will number into the billions. The
professor said that, up to the present
time. there was no satisfactory way of
stopping the ravagers of the parasite.
The kissing bug, which the scien-
fists have named Melanofists Picipes, is
getting in its work in various parts of the
state. 1t stings you on the lips, as a rule.
In one or two instances little children
have diedfrom the effects, of the sting of
this insect We have not heard of it
doing any business in Vernon county,
| but would advise close screens on win
dows and doors to prevent it's nocturnal
visits. 1t is a very curious customer;
you find out it is round only after it has
stung you. and it's sting is very poisonous.
The depth of feeling displayed by the
! mosquitoes touches all mankind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26

Route No. 2-North one mile to
Rusk's corner. thence east past asylum
and county farm to Z. Powelfs corner.
thence north one-half mile to VIM. Sill
baugh's residence, thence east three
miles to NJ. V. DeGarmo farm, north
one mile, thence west past Ashury
church to west aide OF VIM. Bowman's
farm, north TO Seas branch and stone
school house; west to point ON Black
River road south of the Goodell farm,
thence south TO city. This will accom-
modate about 140 families. A. K. Bort
will be messenger.
Route No 3-Southeast past X. b.
Morrison's farm to Brookville. following
valley 10 a point where the highway
leads east to Lake farm, thence east sc
Lake corners, thence east III a northerly
direction 80 WEIGH school house, thence
west to residence of Seth McClurg and
north 20 Bishop branch, and east tc
church. thence north in Hudson valley
following mai. road to Viroaua. Henry
Stout viii be messenger and the rout'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
Steel Rangers Playing In Hard Luek

Elroy dispatch of July 90: J. R Ian
ius of the Steel Range company was
arrested yesterday ON a charge of rails
ing a note. The company has been
operating in this vicinity for about two
weeks and has placed ranges in many
farm homes. Fred Ziese was among the
alleged victims, having purchased a
range as he supposed for $40. He be-
came suspicious and asked to see his
note, but was refused. He then paid
the note, which was written for 1854,
under protest, 1t 'bore marks of erasure
and the arrest was the result. Lanius
was placed under 800 bonds to appear
Thursday. Should the case be decided
against the company a great many
others will be commenced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
OUR RURAL FREE DELIVERY OF MAIL.
1T Will BEGIN FROM VIROQUA NEXT TUESDAY, AUGUST FIRST.

Postmaster Goodell is in receipt of
his order for the establishment OF free
rural mail delivery from the office in
the city, which was decided upon by the
postal department some time since.
The three routes as laid out by Col.
Casson, superintendent of free delivery,
and Mr.. Goodell, when the former was
here, are altered very slightly, on route
No |, at least. The CENSOR gives here
with a diagram of the district covered
and the three routes, and because of the
slight change repeats publication OF
schedule.
Route No. 1.-Viroqua TO Bud post
office in the town of Jefferson; south ON
Nottingham ridge to Robt. Roe's, con
tinuing south to the farm of j d. Cade,
| ON the Bad AK; east across Dach ridge
10 south line of Nels Krogan's farm,
east to John Gorsllne's. south to- Black
River road, following same to Viroqua.
This route has about 1870 families acces-
sihle to it, Geo. 5. Taylor has been
assigned as the carrier,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26

August first, when the carriers VII
make their first official trips Coy:
will, however, go over the ground in
advance and consult with patrons along
the routes. Immediately upon arrival
of each mornings mail here, the dis
tributors viii start ont on their mission
of delivery. They will cover their
routes and return to the city in time TO
have the mail gathered by them sent on
the outgoing evening train. In order
| to make the work rapid and seryiceable
in delivery Postmaster Goodel requests
patrons OF the routes TO have their mail
| directed 10 the number of the route on
which they live. He also requests that
each head of a family furnish him the
name of the members of his household
who are liable to receive mail This
will prevent confusion and delay. He
says boxes should be placed ON roadway
In a convenient place 8 drivers can
make delivery into the receptacle with
out ahghting from their vehicles. Id
suggests that metal boxes, tiIs iron {
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN VILLAGE OF wEsTBY, VERNON COUNTY,
Wisconsin, has decided TO issue "illage bonds
to the amount OF thirty-eight hundred dol
lars G3. 500. co. Denomination OF bonds to be;
First bond W hundred dollars (S2O0.LOJ bal
ance three hundred dollars each tS30O.OOl to
bear interest ats per cent per annum. In
terest to be paid annually after the first pay
ment, principal OF the FIRST payment tn be
500, payable on the first day OF February
1901, together with The interest accrued on
the principal up TO that date. Each subse-
quent payment OF principal be each succeed
ing February first. A. ID . 1902, 1909. 1904. 1905,
1906, 1907, 1908. 10 ., 1910. 1911. 1912 and 1913,
and to be $500 and to the principal OF such
bond each year the interest of the unpaid
principal will be added. Bids for said bonds
are solicited. All bids must be In writing,
under seal and Sled with the village clerk on
or before the I1th day OF August, at II O'Clock
noon, 1899 Bids will be opened at one O'Clock
p. m. on said August II, 1899 The board of
trustees reserve the right to reject any and
all bids.
Dated Westby, Wis.,, July "a, 1899
A. Ii. DAHL, Village President.
OLUF PETERSON. Village Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
Westby's Chief Improvement.

For a small town the village of West
by is making comr,endable strides In a
material way. Citizens have voted to
issue bonds to the extent of So, 800 for
the purpose of putting in a good sys-
tenn OF water works for fire protection
and domestic uses. The system COM
plete will cost not less than S., 900.
Their contract has already been given
for a stand pipe go feet high which Is
to be located on one of the surrounding
hills, thus iusuring strong pressure.
Water will be pumped and forced from
the town well by a gasoline engine.
They are laying well the foundation for
an excellent system, which will prove of
great value to the town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
8IDS WANTED.

DIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE VII
d lage of Westby. Vernon County, Visor
before August 18th, 1899 at IL O'Clock noon
Bids opened at two O'Clock on yame date for
the following work, to-wit:
1st. Running out of the present village
well, about PIG feet deep. so as to admit an &
inch casing, and to furnish and put in casing
as deep as necessary. then sinking the well
A feet deeper, 8-inrh hole, size OF present
well about 6-irc.. hole. Also state In bid
price per foot II required - drill deeper than
above specified. Also bid on drilling new
well, hole to admit an S-inch casing
nd. On about 4,UR feet of ditching for
water pipes and co vering and packing OF
same after laid. Contract will be let to the
lowest responsible bidder. Bids to be In and
opened as above specified.
3rd. On the IL ing of about 1000 feet OF
water pipe and ia piping OF same; bids to bt
in and opened as u bOve specified.
OLUF PETERSON Village Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
CONGREGATIONAL CALENDAR.

Mid-week service ON Thursday even
ing at oo'clock. Subject Daniel in the
Lions Den"
Sunday morning the pastor will preach
ana in the evening the fifth of our union
Sunday evening services will be held in
the Methodist church.
All the children, parents and friends
OF the Sunday school will meet promptly
at nine o'clock at the church, Wednes-
day morning, and march to the railroad
station when extra coaches will be in
waiting to carry us to our annual picnic
near Westby. Come and let us have a
good JOYOUS outing all together.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
~OOD IMPROVED FApu FOR sa5p

" the town of kickapoo. one mile south
east OF Folsom, 163 acres, all but 80 acres i'm
proved. Frame house, we'll, barn and other
OutbuildingS, we'll fenced, 10 acres hee; I
timber, other growing timber, 80 acres mast
ure. For terms and particulars call on or
address MRS. G. ADKINS. Folsom. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
Wagons at a BARGAIN.

Parties desiring to purchase light or
heavy wagons at saeriaee,priees can do.
so at the Pulver machine shop. Call
soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26

Possession Is nine points of the law
and the attorneys fee is the tenth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26
MARRIEIl.


At Cashton. July 1. by Rev Father
Schnitzner, Mr.. OsRo PELTON. of Viola. and
Mrs. BRIDGET PORTS, of Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26

Is Everybody is invited to
Is attend and inspect the largest
Is and finest line of pictures and
Sfne art goods ever displayed
lin the west.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-26

The depth of feeling displayed by the
mosQuitoes touches all mankind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-05
A SUCCESSFUL PLAY.
when Greek Meets Greek" Pleased
Fair Audience.

There IS no waste OF words nor slow
action in James O'Neill's new romantic
drama when Greek meets Greek" which
was given at the Academy last night.
and the stars portrayal of the passions
that are rampant on .his mundane sphere
carried the audience from the sunny
meadow of gentlencss into the shady
passes OF almost uncontrolled emotion.
Love, intrigue suspense submerged into
each other I'm invisible voices Of creeping
jealousy, hypr0crcy and uncertain sus-
piciOn
This play is dramatization by the
author. of Joseph WattOn's intensely in
torestinc novel The company is not ;he
strongest that Mr.. Neil has had sup-
porting him and aside from Edmund J..
Breese. as Grebouval, Frederick T. aTtley,
as the American. and Miss Minnie Rad
cliffc as Matilde de Lauvet the support
was only fair
The play. however offers splendid Cp-
portunities and IS Just such a play that
appeals 10 the galleries. The house was
well-hlled above. but The orchestra fpcr
had many vacant seats Tile applause
was generous and 40 the close of the
third act Mr.. ONeill was forced 10 ape
pear before the curtain several times.
finally oXcusing himself 800 pleasant
little speech. AT the matinee this after
noon "Virginius" will De presented. and
the engagement Will close with Monte
CrietO"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-05
THE BUOU OPENING.
A Splendid Bill offered by Manager
Jake Wells Next Week.

Manager Jake Wells. of the new BiJou
Theatre. ~ Eighth and Broad streets
makes his bow 90 the theatre sotfs OF
Richmond this morning .t
lie states In his announcement that
the new theatre Will Toe run oh stIlcty
frst-class lines, and that ne lhtehus 10
present Richmondors am enter ialnhlenI
composed of vaudeville talent that cam
not fail 10 please those who desire 10
spend "A few hours away from ION ana
labor. .,-.. ,,.,,i-.
announcement will cater 20 the pcst cldso
Of citizens and three maunces VIII ne
given each week for the SPECIAL dement,
OF ladies and children. ,....ts,t
The house itself viii be a heaulllul
and comfortable place. New paint pa
Der. carpets. scenery. curtains. porueiIea
and all Convenienccs Tor ne patrons -
being rapidly placed in position .iho 10y
the time the opening occurs next Non
day night. delightful hite pace oil
amusement will be ready Tor the pat
ronage Of the people.
The opening bin is an unusually strong
one and some of the best features lh me
business will be introduced 20 Richmond
Heading the list IS the excrutiatingly
funny comedian Press Edridge. VINO
has. perhaps. made more people i"u5H
than any man on the stage.
Annie Hart one Of the leading young
American soubrettes and singers ls a
close second 90 Press EldridGe' ana
BlOckEOn ana iatlitt tllN eAi 49,
tesque and commedian team Will be IN
fheneelves "a whole show
V,nnie De witt a corneust and vocal
ist who has never been seen in the
south: Joe Rouncn said TO DE a com
petent comic singer. Joe and Nellie
boner. late of Hendcrson's ENtr9Na-
ganZa companies. in an up-io-aale
,Sketc1 and the Ahcrns cquiimists'
complete "A splendid bill. with the Ameri,
can Vitascope show ing the bull nght 5qa
other moving pictures as given AT lhe
promfnent New York Music Hans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-05
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,
Interesting Facts About Hichmond's
Citizens and other Matters.


Citizens and other Matters.
Mrs. j. W. Talley. 40i cast Main street,
is visiting relations in Baltimore, Nd.
Dr. William r.. Jones has returned 90
the city.
a regular meeting NJ the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings VIII be held 40
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The condition of SIR. II. ID. Christian
was not materially changed last night
He .s srll seriously ODD.
Mr.. j.. ST. George Barraud has Just
returned from most successful hunt-
ing "Trip in Nor,h Carolina. DOB the vcin-
ity OF Iar1or0.
Major L0max. "a coiorcd man. is under
arrest at the Second station on the
charge OF having cut Mary Tyler also
c0'9red. with a knife. He viii Doe before
Justice Crltchdeld to-day.
The quarantine rules at the Denitentary
have been amended so as 90 prohibit
any one entering Che prison gates who
has no real business there. This is done
as rrecaution against small pox
Al tho custom house yesterday tho
clerks were all busy making out month
lv. quarterly and scmi-anuual reports.
Mr.. s. D. Smith. who has been quite
nl. continues 20 improve.
Mccarthy Council so. Ns. Royal Ar
canum anticipate having pleasant time
at their meeting tonight Tho
installation OF officers will he public A
lunch VIII be served. music. etc. They al-
ways have had "a FUN attendance of menu
hers and their friends on such occasions.
and this VIII DE no exception.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-05
Highland Springs Notes.

Mrs. and Miss Vinal. from Massachu-
sctts have taken Mrs Sydnor's house.
Mr.. and Mrs Hubbard, of Chicago are
stopping at Mr. Daniel smith s..
Mr.. Thornly and family spent CHRIST
mas at their old home near Augusta
county
Dr. G.. r. Collins has returned from
New York and his mother left week
ago for her home in Madison.
Misses Ruby and stella Humphrey are
visiting friends here for several days.
Mrs L. Woodruff and son are ON a trip
to old Point and Norfolk.
Messrs. Arthur L. and Byrd Powers
spent the holidays at home. They re-
turn 10 Hampton this week
Miss Edith Stle gave an old-fashioned
party Saturday evening at her home.
Games and old-time dances-recls,
quadrles. etc. were INDUCED In. 4
tempting supper rounded the evening up
The Methodist Sunday school had their
Christmas tree entertainment Thursday
night
Miss Josephine Wackerly gave party
last Tuesday night al Greendale Park
There were "a number of guests from the
city and a most enjoyable evening spent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-05
MADE A u. S. DEPOSITORY.
National Bank of Virginia So Favored
by the Governments

Mr.. j. W Lockwood cashier Of the
National Bank Of Virginia. was notified
yesterday that that bank has been made
a United States depository iu this city.
and the papers IN connection with the
matter have arrived.
This means "a great deal for the Ma
sional Bank OF Virginia inasmuch as II
requires the Federal Departments here
40 Keep on deposit IN the bank OF not less
than $4,000.
Mr.. Lockwood has been at work on this
renaI friend OF Secretary Cages and he
vent 10 Washington and had confer
.nce with the Secretary about the mat
rsr. Mr.. Gage promised 70 take the sub
sect up and give II his careful attention.
svhich he did After considerable core
re~pondence about the matter the de-
sIslon was reached day or two ago.
The Merchants Naagna! D@nk AID the