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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
PUTS SPAIN In A HOLE
ACCEPTANCE OF AGuiNALDO,S
PLAN WOULD MEAN WAR.
Offers to Release His Prisoners on AL
most Prohibitive Conditions - No
Anxiety Felt in Washington Over
Proclamation of Philippine Republic.

Having failed to secure any considera-
ton in the United States, Aguinaldo is
now trying desperately TO secure the for
NAL recognition by Spain of the republic
of the Philippines, which he publicly pro-
claimed at Malolos. and he has managed
affairs so shre"dly that Premier Sagas-
ia finds himself in an awkward fix.
Advices from Manila say that Aguinal-
do now offers to release his Spanish pris-
oners or the condition that Spain will
recognize the independence of his self
styled republic and become its ally. He
has also demanded recognition of the vat
lean and has invited the Pope to send a
commission to the Philippines to negoti-
ate for the release of the priests who are
held by the insurgents. Greatly as Spain
would like to see the civil and military
prisoners of Aguinaldo set free, she has
no desire to stir up any more trouble with
the United States, and recognition of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

Philippine republic would mean renewal
of hostilities.
Washington officials are not moved by
the reported threats of the Filipino junta
in Europe to withdraw Agoncillo and his
fellows from Washington if they are not
speedily recognized officially. While
Agoncillo has been well treated informal
ly, he has not been recognized by the Gov
ernment, and it may be stated positively
that he will not be. The United States
Government is pledged to endeavor to
secure the Spanish prisoners release and
it will use every proper effort to do so,
but it cannot be held to the performance
of the impossible, must be allowed its own
time and the use of what it deems the
best means to accomplish the task.
1t is not to be supposed for moment
that the Spanish Govern ment, no matter
how desirous of securing the release of the
prisoners more speedily than could be ac-
complished through the efforts of the
United States Government, will enter in
to any alliance with the insurgents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
EAGAN FOUND GUILTY
VERDICT OF THE COURT-MAR-
TiAL is DISMISSAL.
Famous Military Trial Comes to an
End, and Decision Is Reached in a
Few Minutes Dismissal from the
Service Is Recommended.

Brig. Gen Charles +. Eagan. commits
sary general of subsistence, has been
found guilty by Il court martial of con-
duct unbecoming an officer and a gentle
man and also conduct to the prejudice of
good order and military discipline. The
finding of the court is that he be dismiss
ed, and there is no recommendation to
executive clemency.
There were two charges op which Gen.
Eagan was tried, and a single specitica-
tion under each which referred to the
language used in his statement submitted
to the War Investigating Commission.
The use of the language was practically
admitted by Gen. Eagan, whose plea Of
not guilty did not contravene the facts,
but related solely to the fact of immunity
for his evidence and what he alleged to he
gross provocation on the part OF Gen.
Miles. The first ch,rgc of conduct unbe-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

In Arkansas measure was introduced
appropriating money TO fight smallpox.
In Indiana the House of Representa-
tives killed Gov. Mounts anti-lynching
bill.
In Colorado a resolution was introduc-
e. opposing the ratification of the peace
treaty.
Charges were openly made at Olympia,
Wash, that opponents of Senator Wilson
were trying to buy votes.
In Delaware, Nebraska, Utah, Mon
tana, Washington and California ballots
were taken without breakin, the dead
lock.
In Wisconsin the Republican caucus
took its nineteenth ballot without chosing
a senatorial candidate. In the Senate an
anti-pass bill was introduced.
In Michigan the Assembly adjourned to
Feb. Z. A bill was introduced providing
three intermediate courts of final juris-
diction. Notice was given of bill to
punish failure of electors to vote at cleo
tiOnS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

FlLiPiNOS MAKE THREATS.
General BurGese Says 10000 Are I'M
der Arms and Will Fight,

der Arms and Will Fight.
Agoncillo, the Filipino representative in
America, has received re-enforcements in
the arrival of Jose Lozaro. Juan Luna
and Capt. Marti Burgose who expect to
form Philippine junta with Washington
as headquarters.
Capt. Burgose says the delegates are
under sealed orders from president Agui-
naldO of the Philippine republic, the great
patriot and statesmen" He declares that
there are 10000 Filipinos under arms,
that they will not submit peacefully to the
United States forces, and that their abil-
ity to resist is unquestioned. Spain could
not conquer them, nor can the United
States.
Mr.. Lopez called at the State Depart
ment Tuesday afternoon and delivered to
Secre' dry Hay the ultimatum recently
forwarded by the Filipino chief. 1t is
stated in the communication that unless
this Government recognizes AgoncilIo
within ten days as the Philippine minis
ter to the United States Aguinaldo will
break off diplomatic and friendly relations
between the Philippines and this country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
MINERS AND OPERATORS AGREE,
Chica go Agreement to stand-Arbitra-
tion Provided.

tlOn TTObiuGus
The joint convention of coal miners and
operators adjourned in Pittsburg, Pa,
after having adjusted harmoniously all
exis,lng differences. The Chicago agree
ment of last year remains in force in the
four competitive States, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio and Pennsylvania, except that in
Illinois the run-of-mine, or gre S. weight,
system alone prevails, and the operators
there have agreed to arbitrate the ques-
ton whether or not the various districts
of Illinois are entitled to any reduction in
Springfield pick and machine mining diff
ferentials, as against Danville, the basing
rate, and, if so. how much" This is to
be done in case the question cannot be ad
justed at the Illinois State convention.
The joint convention agreed to the forma
ton of a national committee of adjudica-
ton, to which all questions of interpreta-
ton of the Chicago agreement and all diff
ferences arising etween the operators
and miners should be referred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
WANTED TO SAVE HIS WIFE.
stole Twenty Thousand Dollars in
Effort TO Cure Her.

Louis ] Snure, an employe of Mander,
Purris < Weiner, New York clothing
dealers. is in Jail, confessed embezzler
of $4,000. Snure was e bookkeeper,
earned S15 week and was happy until
his Young wife began to fade away under
the dreaded clutches Of consumption.
Then. Snure says. he began TO steal his
employers money in an endeavor TO save
her life. He prolonged il, but could not
save her with the money When his
stealings reached $4,000 his embezzle.
nlent was accidentally discovered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
CREAMERY MEN IN SESSION.
Makers of Butter Hold National Com
vention at Sioux Falls.

4hahSFs oi butter H0Id National Con-
vention at Sioux Falls.
The annual convention of the National
Creamery Association opened in Sioux
Falls, s. D., with 1000 delegates present
w. Is. Boardman of Iowa acted as presi-
dent at the opening session. Addresses
OF welcome were delivered by III. H.
Smith, e. s. Palmer and III. H. Keith. and
the response was made by w. w. Marsh
The secretary's report showed an expen-
diture of about $4,000, and stated that
the finances of the association were in
good shape.
W. s. Moore of Chicago gave a history
of the association, explaining its objects
and purposes. There was some discus
sion over paper on THE Handling of
Milk and Cream" and of other m;scella-
neous subjects, participated in by G. W.
Louthan Of Iowa, j. Morck OF iowa, T..
f. Howe of Nebraska, and S. Haugdahl
of Minnesota. A special train brought
the Governor and the members of the
Legislature from Pierre to attend the ses-
sions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
FOUR HUNDRED MEN SLAIN.
Ecuador Rebels Defeated by the Gov
ernmeut Forces.

A sanguinary battle took place Mon
day between the Ecuador revolutionists
and the Government forces at San An
Gaia. The fighting was desperate all day,
the advantage remaining with the Gov
ernment's army. The losses on both sides
were heavy More than 400 men were
killed and 800 were wounded. Four hun
dred insurgents were taken prisoners. The
rest of the defeated rebels fed toward
the province of Bolivar. hotly pursued by
the victorious troops Of President Alfaro.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
SOLDIERS IN DISTRESS.
PitiabIe Tale of Many Who Are Will
out Work or Sustenance.

Pitiab1e Tale of Many Who Are With
out Work or Sustenauce.
According TO a Chicago dispatch the
county poorhouse is staring in the face
100 returned Illinois soldiers who are now
being sheltered in the army and navy
league barracks. The barracks are TO be
closed and the soldiers will be without
food or aheiter Most Of the men gave
up good positions TO go to war and on
their return found their places filled by
others. Since then they have been un-
able to secure cmpioyn. ent.
One Of the most pitiful cases is that of
Howard Horey. one Of the coo mariners
who made the first landing at GTanta-
namo. He is suffering from three bullet
wounds, but tramps the strcees selling
coat hangers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
OFFICERS CONDEMN BEEF
Men of High Rank Say that 1t Was
Unfit for Use.

HhGh OA NaS Ahoh ~ w as
Unfit for Use.
Reports of sXty-thrce officers, repre-
senting more than dozen regiments,
scores of companies and thousands of sol
diers, were laid before the special war
investigating committee in session at
Washington. According to the evidence
the beef was unfit for use; it was taste
less and nauSeating: all of it was strinGy
and devoid of nourishment; none of the
soldiers would eat it except from extreme
necessity, and many of those who did
were made i'll thereby. Great quantities
of the beef were thrown away and Mai.
]. NJ. Lee, who served as sanitary in
spector in the camp at Montauk Point,
recommended that large lots lie removed
''as a sanitary measure"
The testimony of the sixty-three officers
shows that it was uniformly bad in Cuba
Porto Rico, at the Southern camps in this
country and at Montauk Point. Among
the officers who have given such testi-
mony TO the commission are Maj. Gen
Lawton, Brig. Gems. Carpenter, Wheaton
and Harris, Col. Roosevelt and nearly
three score Of majors, cdptiins lieuten-
ants and sergeants
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

VIROQUA LODGE, !. .. 0. F.-MEETs Ev.
cry Saturday night IN Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
THEY'VE MONEY NOW
The Moores, of Diamond Match Fame,
on Their Feet.

W. H. and ]. H. Moore. Chicagoans,
of Diamond match, National biscuit and
tin plate fame. have settled with all their
creditors. Within ten days they have
paid out S500,000 in cash. The two pro-
moters. who two and a half years ago,
failed for 81 100000 and caused the clcs-
ing Of the Chicago stock exchange fos
three months. have now a clean financial
bin of health. The means to accomplish
this result have al been secured since
February. 1898.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
Monday.

@AOhhaSs
In West Virginia the opposing branches
of the Legislature continued their warfare
over contested seats.
In the Nevada House a test ballot show
ed votes evenly divided between Stewart
and Newlands, with one absent
In Wisconsin the Republican caucus
took three ballots for United States Sen
ator without material change in the re-
suit.
In Montana, Utah, Washington, Cali
fornia and Delaware ballots were taken
for United States Senator without a
choice.
In New York both Democrats and Re
publicans offered resolutions urging the
ratification of the peace treaty. The res
olutions were referred to committee.
In Pennsylvania one vote for Senator
was taken without change in standing
| of candidates. The reward for the detec-
tion of bribery now amounts to $4,000.
Tuesday.
In Nevada William NJ. Stewart (Silver-
ite) was reelected United States Sem
| ator.
1n LeHuSyiNdllld lIt SeudtOTIul uHuL is
growing bitter, but the deadlock is un-
broken.
In New Jersey John Kean Republican)
was elected United States Senator to sue
ceed James Smith, Jr.
In Wisconsin the Republican senatorial
caucus took twenty-five ballots without
change of note for any of the candidates.
In NTioh;rop
introduced, including a general taxation
bill and one providing for tax on in
comes.
In Texas former Governor G. A. Culber-
son Democrat) was elected by acclama-
ton United States Senator to succeed
Roger Q. Mills.
Wednesday.
In Texas the election of G. A. Culber-
son to the United States Senate was rati-
fed.
In New Jersey the election of John
Kean to the United States Senate was
ratified.
In Wisconsin the Republican senatorial
caucus took ten ballots without breaking
the deadlock.
In Wyoming the joint Assembly ratified
the election of G. D. Clark 70 the United
States Senate.
In Nevada the Legislature in joint ses-
sion ratified the election OF William NJ.
Stewart as Senator
In Missouri the State Senate adopted a
resolution protesting against seating Con-
gressman Roberts of Utah.
In Pennsylvania the senatorial deadlock
is unbroken. A bill has been introduced
to amend the jury laws in favor of Quay.
In Michigan the House reconsidered the
resolution under which the entire body
was to make a tour of the State institu-
tions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN,

President Furnishes Advices to Phil.
ippine Commits sioners.
The President has furnished the writ
ten instructions TO the Philippine COM
mlssloners. 1t is understood that the COM
mission is charged to make a careful in
vestigation of the social and economic con-
ditions of the islands, and of their pros
pective value to the United States as ac-
quired territory. The commits ars are
especially urged to examine into the an
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
DENY USE OF CHEMICALS.
Chicago Packers Invite Inspection,
and Offer 100000 Forfeit.

Chicago packers have replied TO the en-
baIming beef charges IN the shape Of an
offer to donate 100000 to any designated
charity if commission sent by Gen.
Miles can find any evidence Of the use Of
chemicals in the preparation Of meat by
them for the army or for their trade. The
packing firms deny that there was any
thing done to preserve meat in tropical
countries except the usual precaGions Of
sending and storing it in refrigerators.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
Thursday

A bill was introduced in Minnesota to
protect policy holders in hail insurance.
The New York Assembly appointed a
committee to investigate the surrogate's
office.
In Wisconsin seventeen fruitless ballots
we're taken in Republican caucus and one
ballot in joint session.
Michigan House adopted resolution in
dorsing course of Secretary Alger. SEN
ate ignored Pingree's junket message.
In Delaware, Nebraska, Washington,
California, Montana, Utah and Pennsyl-
vania joint ballots were taken without
results.
In Montana Senator Whiteside de-
nounced all men voting for Clark as bribe
takers, and ) unseated after a scene verg-
ing on riot.
In Wisconsin bills were introduced re-
ducing legal railway charges from to 2
cents a mile and putting license fee on
express companies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

CUBANS FIRE CANE FARMS.
DisgruntIed Natives Try to Destroy
Prnparfy an Cuha

Property IN Cuba.
Col. Ray reported in Santiago that an
attempt was made to burn the cane Oh the
San Miguel sugar estates near Guanta-
namo. The property was saved by the
arrival of two companies OF the Third
immunes. Reports from various quarters
show that AL the cane fires are the work
of disgruntled Cubans, soldiers who have
failed to get desirable offices. Bad feel
ing exists among the negroes in the Gu
ban army over the evident intention of
tn, white Cubans to occupy the official
places to the exclusion of the blacks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
Rocke eIIer Must Paw,

Tie application of John d. Rockefeller
of the Standard Oil Trust to have the as
ses sment on his country seat in North
Tarrytown, y. Y. set aside was denied
in court. The assessors placed the value
of his prop, tty at S1000.000, and levied
a tax accordingly. Rockefeller declared
the amount outrageous and illegal and
took the case to law. Many hearings
were given and thousands of dollars
spent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

A NCIENT ORDER Of UNITED WORKMEN
-A First and third Tuesdays of each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
REPORT ON CURRENCY LAWS.
Committee on Coinage, Weights and
Measures EeDorts

committee ON Coinage, Weights and
Measures Reports.
The Committee on Coinage Weights
and Measures reported TO the House a bill
for the revision of the banking and cur
.rency laws. The bill provides that the
gold dollar shall be the standard of value
in the United States; that all obligations
of the United States are payable in gold
unless otherwise stipulated, and that no
more silver dollars shall be coined, except
from the silver bullion now held in the
treasury against the silver certificates or
treasury notes issued under act of July
IA, 1890. A division of redemption is
provided for. The bill also provides for
the gradual retirement of national bank
notes and treasury notes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
More Troons for Manila.

Five more companies Of infantry have
been ordered 10 Manila by way of the
Suez canal. The troops selected to make
the journey are: -Four companies of the
Seventeenth infantry, stationed at Column
bus barracks, Ohio. and enc company of
the Third infantry, stationed at Fort
Smelling. Minnesota. The men viii leave
for Sew York within few days and there
board transport for the Philippines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
NAMES COLONIAL ADVISERS.
Curtis Guild, General Kennedy and
Mayor Watkins Selected.

The Secretary of War completed the CO.
lonial advisory commission by the selec-
ton of Curtis Guild of Boston. The other
men, Nos are Gen. X. =. Kennedy of
Ohio and Maj George C. Watkins OF
Grand Rapids, Mich. They will consti-
tute an advisory board to the Secretary
of War for the consideration of all ques-
tions regarding the civil administration of
Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philippines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
pes-Bearded Man Found.

In New York, a man with red beard,
who, physically, fits perfectly the deserip-
ton given of the man who bought the
natchholder supposed TO be connected
with the Adams poisoning case, has been
found, and the police believe that he is
the murderer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
Rows wouId Go to Manila.

-Four stowaways were put ashore from
the transport Grant just before it sailed
from New York for Manila. They had
stolen their way from Columbus, Ohio.
with the Seventeenth regulars and wanted
to make their fortunes in the Philippines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

ment went to him from a special commit
tee selected by the general convention of
the Episcopal Church, which met in New
York recently. They decided upon Bishop
McLaren as the man best fitted to exam
inc the field newly opened, and to make
valuable recommendations for extension
of the church's missionary work there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
TWENTY GOLD SEEKERS DEAD.
Miners and PrOspectors Are Frozen in
the Copper River Region.


the Copper River Region.
The news which reached Seattle Of the
death of twenty or more miners and pros
pectors on Valdez glacier has had de
pressing effect on that part of the popu-
Iation interested in the Copper river gold
fields of the north The information was
brought down by the steamer Cottage
City from Alaska. The names Of those
known to be dead are Charles Khron, New
York City: c. 7. Smith, Chicago; Ole Ev-
jen, Baldwin, Wis; Mr.. Henderson, Wis
consin. and George SWeczey, New York.
At Twelve Mile camp, on the other side
of the glacier, a hospital has been estab-
lished, where there are fifteen sufferers.
The bodies of many Of the dead will never
be recovered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
GOES INSANE IN ENGINE CAB.
Fireman on Illinois Central Becomes
Crazed from Grip.

TITVHfuH UH IIIIHUIs NGUIrMI beCOme 8
Crazed from Grip.
An incoming train on the Illinois Cen
tral the other morning brought news to
Louisville, Ky, of terrible struggle in
the cab of the locomotive between the en-
gineer and 2 crazy fireman. Walter Cole,
the fireman, feli in a fit at Cecelian Jun -
ton. Engineer Martin Kagin went to his
assistance, when Cole suddenly tried to
jump from the train, which was running
at full speed. The engineer restrained him
and Cole turned on him. A terrible strug-
gle followed. Kagin managed to throw
Cole to the floor of the cab and before he
recovered stopped the train. His phys-
clans attribute his mental condition to a
severe attack of the grip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

Disabled by an accident to her steering
gear during trip up the sound, the steam
canaboat ]. &. Austin Of New York ran
on the rocks off NorwaIk, Conn, and sank.
Five persons lost their lives.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

Senate Tuesday
upon the subject
of expansion. His
views attracted
the more atten-
tion because OF
the radical differ
ences between his
opinions on the
subject and those
of his venerable
colleague, Sena-
tor Hoar. Sena-
t or L 0 d G e S
snapch had haan
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
MUST HOLD THE PHILIPPINES.
Pou1tney Bigelow, Writer and Trav-
eIer, on Situation in East.

eIer, on Situation in East.
London dispatch to the New York
Herald gives an interview with Poultney
Bigelow, the we'll, writer and trav-
eler who recently returned from the Phil
ippnes. He is of the opinion that the
United States must hold the islands and
that the Americans must soon show the
Filipinos that they are masters. Mr.. Bige-
low bewais the lack of business talent
among the American officers at present in
the Philippines, which, he declares is
required to grapple with and successfully
handle the colonial question.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
Will Inin Dewer,s Elect.

The Don Juan de Austria, one of the
Spanish vessels sunk by Admiral Dewey's
squadron and afterward raised. has roach
ed Hong Kong from Manila. She viii be
overhauled and sent back to Manila for
service under Admiral Dewey.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01
Profit in Whale.Cat,,hinn

The profit from single whale that
is captured is very large Ore about
fifty feet long weighs 10000 pounds,
and will give 10000 pounds of blubber,
from which $4,000 pounds of train oil
can be made and 5000 pounds of whale
bone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-01

Lena walshlaeger is in a Chicago hos
pital, recovering from injuries inflicted
with a belt spiked with needles, which
she voluntarily wore as penanee for fan
cied sins.