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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
State Items of Interest.

Carl Weiss, an Appleton boy of 8 years,
died from burns received when a pot of
boiling coffee was overturned.
Mrs. William L. Browne of Lake Mills
slipped on she ice, fell and sustained
compound fracture of her hip. She is 73
years of age
Rev. l.. c. Grant, formerly of Hamil
ton, n. Y, has assumed charge of the
pastoratc of the First Presbyterian
Church of Eau Claire.
Fireman Hammond of the Northwest
ern road met with an accident near Eden,
which may result in crippling him for
life. At Eden, while engaged in taking
water for his engine, he slipped from the
tender and fell to the ground, dislocating
his right hip and bruising him badly.
Plans for the soldiers monument to be
erected at the head of Market square in
Kenosha by H. G.. Simmons have been pre-
pared. 1t will be of granite and the shaft
will be fifty-fye feet high, in the form of
an obelisk. The cost will be about S14,-
600.
The Winnebago County jail has not
been condemned and will not be Tor the
present. though pronounced the worst in
the state. IutS idCl was hdue apparent
at a meeting of the State board of control
and the building committee of the County
Board, which decided only to make some
repairs.
The Rev. Floyd w. Tompkins, who has
been called to the Church of the Holy
Trinity in Philadelphia, was formerly rec
tor of st. Matthews Episcopal Church il
Kenosha. After resigning his rectorship
he went to Gethsemana Church, Mime
apolis.
The assistant lightkeeper at Manitowoc
left the breakwater for the shore the 9th
er morning in boat. When about half
way across he was caught in the slush ice,
and though he exerte6 every effort to con-
troll the boat. was carried out into the
lake. A tug was dispatched to his assist
ance. When found he wzs so benumbed
chat he could not have held out much
longer.
Deaths in the State: Frank A. Carey.
aged 40, Racine; Mrs. William CrandaIl
of Harmony, Mrs Michael Lyons, Hori-
con: Patrick Clancy of st. Louis Park.
Mimi. at Horizon; Edwin Perry, aged 81,
pardeeyille.
The Milwaukee companies of the Fourth
regiment recently arrived at home. The
mer, were me rched TO a west side hotel,
where they were given an old-fash;oned
Wisconsin dinner. There was a big
crowd at the depot TO greet the men, and
murh enthusiasm was exhibited along the
line of march. The Wisconsin soldiers
return in excellent condition, the majority
of the boys being greatly improved by
several months of camp life in the South.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
ATTACK BY REBELS.
FiL'PiNOS FAIL TO TAKE MANILA
WATER WORKS.
Repulsed with Considerable Loss-Nol.
unteers Meet Advance Like Veterans
Insurgents Have Secured Modern

After IN all-night battle, waged at two
points for possession of the Manila water
works, the attacking rebels were dis
persed in gallant charge made by por-
tions of Gen. Kings brigade The enemy
opened the attack suddenly in the night,
hoping to capture the water works, which
are looked upon as the key to Manila, and
possession of which would enable the in
surgents to poison or shut off the water
supply of the city.
The double attack was carefully
planned. and would have been successful
but for the admirable discipline and
watchfulness of the American troops.
Inc rebels were encouraged to make the
attempt by the possession of two new
cannon OF modern type, which they had
acquired in some unexplained manner,
anu which were used for the first time
In the hghting three members of the Ne
braska regiment, two Wisconsin volun-
teers, and two ambulance men were
wounded.
Ihe opening attacks by the insurgents
IN the night We're made sim ftaneously
at point six miles from ,ne city, COM
manding the water works, and at San
1olan. Under cover of darkness the main
Iofce or the insurgents approached TO
within short distance of the outposts
of the Second Oregon and battalion of
the First Nebraska Regiment. They
suddenly opened fire along a line of con
siderable length. The outposts returned
the hre Immediately, and for a long time
the contest was maintained at furious
pitch.
The fire of the Filipinos which is grow
ing more accurate, was severe. and two
Americans were wounded. Seventeen
rebels were killed on the fighting line.
Many were wounded. and the insurgents
retreated short distance, keeping up
hre until they were out of range.
Hot Fight with Gen. Hale.
The Filipinos at San Juan del Monte,
numbering several thousand were driven
from their positions with great loss. Gen,
Hale's brigade, which has been holding
the water works, advanced on San Juan
del Monte. Hale's men swept forward
in the form of w. so that the entire
rebel force might be cncompassed and
driven away in body
As soon as the lines were well under
way, tbo Wyoming regiment closed in,
firing rapidly. Suddenly one Of the COM
panies sprang from the line with cheer
and dashed toward the insurgent trench
es. 1t was Company c, and the action
electrified the American lines The other
companies of the Wyoming regiment
leaped to the front. ard the entire line
swept down upon the Filipinos. Main,
tanning their fire for only a short time
after the charge. tie rebels leaped from
their earthwOrks and fled. closely pur-
sued. Retire. was cut off in all direc-
tons save toward the Pasg River, and as
the insurgents turned that way they were
met by pitiless shelling by the gunboat
In the woods the rebels were scattered
into small bands and driven along the
river front The loss of the insurgents
was heavy. The only casualty to the
American forces was the woundng of Pri-
vate Speach of the Nebraska regiment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Praise for An, erlcan SCHOOLS.

Dr. H.1hn, a prominent educator,
graduate of Yale and who has studied
In France, Germany, Austria, Italy and
England. says that he is firmly con
vinced that the system of public schools
I'm this country is far in advance Of all
other nations, but that our system has
too much forcing and unless much care
is exercised In that regard II will tell
on the children. He further says that
precocity, Unless carefully guarded and
directed, Is almost as dangerous as lm-
becility.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15

pleted his education. His father had re-
moved to Wisconsin, and young Hayward
followed. He studied law at Whitewater
and went to Nebraska in 1867, settling at
Nebraska City, where he has since resd-
ed. He never held any Office except that
of member of the State constitutional con-
vention in 1878 and a short term on lie
bench in 1886, when he filed out the re-
mainder of term by appointment from
the Governor. He has a WIFE, one daugh-
ter and two sons, one of whom, Edwin p,
is a surgeon in the United States army.
The other, William H., is a lawyer, and
was a captain in the Second Nebraska reg
iment during the late war. The new SEN
ator has accumulated comfortable for
tune
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
catarrl, Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh Is blood
or constitutional disease and In order TO cure it
YOU must take internal remedies. Halls Gatarrh
Cure Is taken internally. and acts directly the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
one Of the best physicians In this country for
years and is a regular prescription. It Is com
posed Of the best TONES known. combined with
the best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two Ingredients Is what produces such Won
derful results in curing Catarrh. Send for tes-
timoniais. free.
FL. CHENEY s. CO. Props, Toledo, q.
Jolu by Druggists, price T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15

At Marinette, fire destroyed the saloon
of f. S. Skubitzsky at a loss of 50 800 and
partially destroyed the saloon Of Nal
Horny at a loss of 81 800. An investiga-
tion revealed the fact that the alarm box
near Skubitzsky's place had been poured
full of water to freeze and prevent an
alarm being turned in. The box had to be
thawed out with gasoline blow pipe. The
top screws of fifteen hydrants had also
been loosened in the vicinity of the fire
and they We're frozen solid. There is no
doubt but it was q case of incerdiarism.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
souarine Himself with Mamma.

Mrs. Hansom-I under stand, sir, that
you have secretly been making love TO
my daughter, and l must forbid an ac-
quaintance begun in that way. You
should have seen me first.
Shrewd suitor-Madam, had I seen
you first / ghould have forgotten your
daughter and fallen a love with you.
Mrs. HansOm-Um-the informality
Come with me and | viii introduce
you to my husband.-Tit-Rits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
DEWEY'S VICTORY A MIRACLE.
Praise of the Admiral Given by an
Officer of the Olympia.

Lieutenant Commander G. 2. Rees, who
was executive officer of the Olympia at
the battle of Manila bay, told the mem
bers of the Union League Club, Brook
lyn, the other night of the work of
Dewey's fleet on that memorable May
morning.
His praise of Admiral Dewey was un-
stinted He declared that the battle of
Manila bay was the most ably planned
and brilliantly executed achievement OF
this or any other war. The victory. he
said. was nothing short of modern mira
Gle, and even now it seems almost incon-
ceivable that so much could be accomplish
ed. There was no question in the fleet as
to what vessel led in the act, added the
speaker, or to whom the credit of the vic
tory was due. All knew thai what was
accomplished should be credited to Ad-
miral Dewey.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Reeds Ruling on the Street Car.

On recent bitterly cold night Speak
er Reed had occasion TO ride on a street
car the conductor Of which negligently
left the door open, to the great dlscom-
fort of the passengers. Mr.. Reed beck
0ned TO the railway official, and when
the latter came inside asked: "lYhy
have you got your collar turned up, my
friend?" Its mighty cold" responded
the conductor, "and / want TO keep
warm 80 do the rest of u.s." oh
served the Speaker. suppose you shut
the door Saturday Evening Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Sent to waupun for One Year

Two young colored men at La Crosse,
Harry Armstrong and Frank Craig, had
q desperate encounter. 1t was a stabbing
ARRAY and Armstrong attacked Craig with
14-inch butcher knife. Craig got two
severe wounds, one deep cut narrowly
missing his heart. The trouble grew out
of j. alousy over white servant girl. The
police promptly ran down Armstrong, who
was taken before Judge Brindley and sen
fenced to one year at Waupun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Curious Eva fi.m in Pines

a curious instance of dwarfism in
pines Is recorded by 9. L. Bessey of the
University of Nebraska. On Green
mountain, near Boulder, Coo, he found
in crevice of the rock at the summit
d pine tree tpinus albicaulis engelm)
only thirteen centimeters tunder three
inches) high and five milimeters lone
fifth inch) in diameter. 1t had no
needles at the top. Nevertheless 1t
showed twenty-five distinct annual
rings, and was therefore twenty-five
years of age
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
HAYWARD NAMED SENATOR.
Receives Seventy-four Votes in the
Nebraska Joint Session

In Joint session of the Nebraska Legis-
lature, Nj. l.. Hayward was elected Unit
ed States Senator to succeed William V.
Allen. He received "a votes, the solid Re
publican membership, with the exception
OF one absent. This ended the long and
at times bitter contest.
Judge Hayward was born in Willsboro,
n. T., Dec. %, 1910. At the outbreak Of
the civil war he enlisted in the Twenty
second New York infantry, and was af-
terward transferred to the Fifth cavalry.
He was discharged in December, 1862,
owing to disability arising from sickness.
On returning home he entered Fort Ed
wards College Institute, where he com
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Fell Into the Tank,

Nels Berg, aged 43 years, night watch
man at the Fairbanks, Morse & Co. s
plant at Beloit, vGs drowned the other
night in tank of water in the pump test
ing department of the great shops. He
was missed at II o'clock and a search was
made for him and his body was found in
the tank. The tank opening is on a level
with the floor and he had fallen in, al
though the room was light and he had a
lantern in his hand Deceased leaves II
wife and four children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15

A farmer by the name of Plummer met
a terrible death in the village of Bloomer.
He had been drinking quite hard for sew
eral days and had gone without food in
the meantime, and was nearly furnished.
Consequently when he joined a party of
friends at local saloon t. partake of a
lunch, he reached for large slice of dried
beef and proceeded to swallow il without
attempting to masticate it, and he cholSad
to death before it was possible to relieve
him,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
TeIerranhic Rrevittes.

The United States Philippine commits
sion has arrived at Manila on board the
cruiser Baltimore.
Internal machines are being employed
hy rival factories in the Chinese quarter
of San Francisco
The transport Portland sailed from San
Francisco for Manila with recruits and
great cargo OF supplies for the army and
navy in the Philippines.
At the War Department il is estimated
that the total collections from all sources
in Cuba for the present calendar year viii
reach between S12. 100000 and $4,000
600.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
"cURTAIN.FACEo" MAN DEAD.
Puzzle of scientists in Life Remains a
Mystery.

Michael Kelley, who for twenty-five
years was the puzzle of scientists, the
fright of children and in fact, the stran-
gest case Bellevue tNew York. hospital
ever had, died the other day in that in
stitution. He was known as "The Cur
tain-faced Man" Upon his head, neck
and face. long stringy bits of flesh grew,
forming fringe of living tissue. The ma
ture or composition of the growth was
never determined, the physicians and sur
geons being content with the generic
name of tumor to designate Kelleys mall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15

5000 each; messenger boys at $400 each,
and charwomen at $40 each
1t has been given out that the next or
twelfth census will not be so ambitious in
its scope as the two which have preceded.
A census, the printing of which extends
nearly through the succeeding decade, can
be of no use except to make work for the
government printing establishment. The
law provides that the bureau, after the
preparation of the figures of population,
agriculture. manufactures and mortality,
may collect statistics relative to insanity,
crime, pauperism, public Indebtedness,
public expenditures, taxation, transporta-
ton, telegraph and telephone business and
street railways, which shall be special re-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Candidate for Chicago Mayor.

Zina Il. Carter, the Republican candi-
date for Mayor of Chicago, was nomi-
mated Tuesday morning at the Republi-
can city convention, receiving $40 votes.
as against 1876 for Graeme Stewart, his
opponent. A motion TO make the nomi-
nation unanimous was defeated on ac-
count of protests being made by Stewart
men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
IurY Record Broken.

After celebrating for ninety-one hours
and forty minutes without result. the Chi
cago jury which tried the case of Cor
nelius Murphy and Frederick Murphy,
who were charged with forgery, was dis.
charged by Judge Waterman. The jury
broke all criminal court records as to de-
liberation without verdict being reached.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
PLANS FOR SIX CRUISERS.
Chief Constructor of Navy Start
Drawings for Vessels,

NHfeT NUHstTuNFUT Q. navy Starts
Drawings for Vessels,
Rear Admiral Hichborn and Rear Ad.
miral Melville. chief constructor and chief
engineer Of the navy, promptly have given
orders for the preliminary work in draw
ing the plans for the six small cruisers of
$500 tons displacement, authorized by
the naval appropriation bill They say
it viii take three or four months to COM
plete the plans and advertise for bids.
They viii ask builders TO finish the s.l..ps
in year after they are begun.
Nothing will be done at present with
the six armored vessels authorized. and
it is not considered likely that any steps
will be taken regarding them until after
Congress meets and provides a price for
armor which manufacturers will accent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
FRIENDS SHOW NO SURPRISE.
Wolcott Divorce Proceedings Have
Been Looked For,

Been Looked For.
The friends and aequaintances in Wash
ington of Senator, and Mrs. Edward o.
Wolcott are apparently not surprised at
the news that they have arranged for the
bringing of a suit for divorce. Since their
marriage nine years ago the Wolcotts
have been prominent socially, and those
who know them intimately We're aware
that they were living on anything but
amicable terms.
There is the highest authority for the
statement that no charges except incom
patibility of temper and desertion are con
templated or justified. The suit will be
brought in Colorado and Senator Wolcott
will make no defense.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Dies of strange MaIsdy.

John Donahue, aged 81 years, and one
of the best-known young men of Keno
sha, died recently under very peculiar
circumstances. Nearly every doctor in
the city was called in consultation on the
case and the cause of his death is given
as congestion of the brain, brought on by
some uhusual excitement Young Dona-
hue was in usual health few nights be-
fore, and went to witness an indoor base
ball contest. During the game he became
very excited and his companions were un-
able to restrain him in his enthusiasm.
Finally he fell in an unconscious eondi-
ton. He was removed FROM the hall and
taken home in carriage. He never re-
gained consciousness
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15

MANY KILLED IN CHINA.
Imperial Troops Defeated by Rebels
and MANY Slain,

Among the reports brought over by the
steamer Empress of India Is one TO the
effect that the rebels defeated the impe-
rial troops near Kuyang late in January.
Hundreds of the imperial soldiers were
killed. and after being mutiiated the
bodies were thrown into the river. After
| ward the rebels took the cities of kuyang
and Men-Sheng, massacring many OF
the inhabitants and burning the towns.
Eauchon was also taken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Deed rark TO state.

An effort is being made by Oshkosh
citizens to prevail upon the Common Coun-
Gil to deed North park to the State of
Wisconsin, with the understanding that
it be improved and used as a site for a
State fish hatchery. The city purchased
the property some years ago, and, after
making a few improvements, was unable
to finish, owing TO a lack of funds. Lake
Winncbago has been found excellent for
ha hing purposes and those who are agi-
tating the movement believe it wonld be
for the mutual benefit of the State and
city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Car.yie's House.

During 1898 Carlyle's house in
Cheyne row, Chelsea, was visited by
some 1000 enthusiasts. During lhe
three years it has been open nearly
10000 persons have paid for admis-
sion. Americans formed a large pro-
portion at first, but of late they have
been less numerous.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
MAY PERMIT STATUE.
Memorial to Miss Willard, the First
of q Woman at CauitoI

of q Woman at Capitol.
The appropriation Of $4,000 by the
State of Illinois, TO be devoted to a memo
rial at the capital Of Miss Frances Willard
of Womans Christian Temperance Union
fame, has aroused a dis ssion of the
question whether or not her statue NAV
occupy a position in statuary hall. 1t
would be the first one Of a woman to be
placed there. Senator Mason says there
can be no objection in law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15

1t is believed in Washington that the
Albemarle aud Chesapeake, the Chesa-
peake and Delaware and the Delaware
and Haritan canals will be purchased by
the Government. The canals constitute
connecting links between the Aibemarle
end Long Island sounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15

The Fond du Lac police have discovered
robbers den under the postofiice side
walk, and Horatio Toek, a lad of ii
years, has been arrested and has confess
ed to charges of burglary. The attention
of n police officer was attracted to a light
shining through the cracks of "A sidewalk
in front of the postofiee the walk was
pried open and passage found to an UNI
deSgrOrNd room, ten feet square, under
the stone steps of the building Over 800
worth of merchandise was discovered
stored away. A number of boys have
been selling articles about town for what
ever they could get for them, and i. is be-
lieved that the gang consists of four or
five boys, of whom the leader has been
captured
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15

The Oliver Olson store and dwelling, the
oldest building in Grantsburg. brrned the
other night and nearly cost an aged wom-
an her life by being burned to death. j.
w. Davis, :. cigar manufacturer, loses
his stock and fixtures, partially insured.
Postmaster H3as2m, occupying a dwell
ing, saved most OF his goods. Ii is
thought the fire started from cigar stub
thrown in a corner of the storeroom. A
tive-gallon can of oil exploded, giving the
fire big start. Grandma" Anderson,
aged 80, living alone in a room over the
store, was asleep. Firemen broke in the
door and, wrepping her in the bed cloth
ing, got her out in the nick of time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
Total enlisted strength. h.......
RECApTTITI ITIATIDN

Total fighting strength. h.............. 81 800
Total nOn-commlssioned stan and
bands .,............... 1875
Total other enlistments (signal corps
hospital corps, ordnance department,
etc.) ....................... 436O
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-15
THE BADGER STATE.
NEWS OF THE WEEK CONClSELY
CONDENSED.

Aged Lady Rescued from the Flames
Oshkosh Wants the Fish Hatchery :
Drowned in a Tank Gang of Young
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-10

Richmond Texas, June 9.-one of the
most interesting and enjoyable entertain
ments of the season was that given last
night by Mr.. and Mrs, d. r. Pearson
complimentary to Misses Katie Sargent,
Ethel Pearson and Stewart Various
games were prepared for the amusement
of the guests and refreshments were taste
fully served The hostess made the even
ing most enjoyable one OF her friends.
The following is list OF the names OF
those who composed the merry party: MI
and Mrs. h. II. Darst, MIR. and Mrs. W. NJ
Andrus, Mrs. Il. A. Niece Mrs. Sidney ],
Pearson of Weimar and Mrs, Sargent;
Misses Kate Hugely, Stewart, Katie sar-
gent Ethel Pearson, Lottie Myers, Net
tie and Fay Dunlavy, Gyrtie McFarlane'
Atetha Neal, Willenn Groce, Hazel and
Rob Ransom, Lizzie MCGEE and lillian
Wheat; Messrs. Phillip Pearson. Wayman
Pearson, William Jones, Eugene Free
man, Glen and Vernon Myers Homer
| Darst, T. B. Pearson, William Wheat, Ed
Wessendorf, Ed Winston, Rob Calder
Walter Henson, Cleveland, Ransom, Ar
thur Tracy, a. o. Dye, Sylvester Neal h
II. Woody and c. r. Wharton.