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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-08

but while all of the above is true, it is
as model of military excellence that
the Fourth Wisconsin will be known
IL the official records Of the war depart.
ment, ard as such it will be- re-
membered by every military man who
directly or Indirectly was connected with
Camp Ship The regiment as it now
stands has rot had any fighting expert
ence, but. from the very day of it's
arrival IN Admission to the Cay when it
was ordered mustered cut, no regiment
IL the service has been better equipped
military training, in discipline and in
physical strength for 40 active and
aggressive campaign against the enemy.
With the departure OF the Fourth Wis
coneiu from Admission will go the very
heartiest of good wishes from all who
have been thrown in contact with it's
members.
CAPTAIN JACKSON sILBAUGH.
Captain Silbaugh was not only a
popular man with his own company,
but so ingratiated himself in the conf
dence and esteem of those his superior
that he was assigned to important duties
outside of his company, among the i'm
portant stations was that of Judge advo-
cate. Capt. Silbaugh put intelligence,
earnessness and kindness into his rout-
iue of army life. He was without
doubt the best known and most popular
captain il the Fourth regiment. He
will settle down and prosecute his law
work just MS if nothing had happened.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-08

Camp Ship, as evidenced by the num-
osr OF letters written 10 the regiment
ana by The large number of news papers
aud periodicals subscribed for and read
~ The members. Il is a matter of
record that the members of the Fourth
Wisconsin have bought and used more
postage stamps, wrote more letters and
have read mere newspapers since they
have been here than any other regiment
in Cam9 Shipp The standard of moral.
ity in the Fourth is of very high order
The men Of the regiment have figured
less II. police court annals, have INDUCED
Ia lever brawls and rough houses and
have been less given to debauchery than
those of almost any other volunteer
ralitary organization in the service. and
1t ls matter of record in Admission
that he Fourth Wisconsin is in thi,
respect the best regiment Camp Shipp
has had.
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SOUTHERN PRESS colINENT


The press at Admission his been mt ST
complimentary to thu Foarth regiment,
and especially to Company III. TIE
"Hot Blast" daily paper, gives accm-
pl-ts history of the regiment and its
good work and pres ents cut Of our
company. We CLEAN from the paper as
follows:
With the mastering out of the Fourth
Wisconsin regiment will be the severiug
for a time at least. of many warm friend
ships in Aunistc- To the people Of
Admission the members of the Fourth
Wisconsin,. both officers and men, have
become IS brothers and neighbors. The
hardy sons of ths north have Won, not
only the highest admiration of CIR
people, but their warm frlendsh p and
personal esteem az well, and the very
general verdict among Annistonians is
/ that it has been good AID pleasant to
have the Wisconsin boys with us.
/ Through them this portion If tae south
at least, has been nearer aud clos-r to
/ the north IN bonds Of friendship and
( brothsrly love.
The Fur b Wisconsin is a model
regiment. Il has always been consid-
cred by AnnistoniGEs, ever since the day
of its arrival from Camp Douglas, as &
superior organization, both from mill
tsrv ard q SOCIAL standpoint Tue edu
cationsl standard ia the regiment j.
higher thaa any other re4imeut sent t.
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The Cousresat,ona, Calendar


For the mid week service the subject
will be "Christ and Blind Eyes" JoLl
TX chapter.
The pastor will speak on timely
themes both morning and evening mex
Sunday.
The topic for the Endeavor meeting
this week is Fellowship in Christian
service. Let every one be present,
sharp at $50.
The following are the chairmen OF the
different committees for the District
Christian Endeavor convention, March
"a 26:
EEecutive-Rev John A. Stemen, Rev w,
F. NuZum, Miss Lucy Dawson, Miss Louise
owbridge. Miss Wialfred Baldwin.
Music-Miss Hettie Nichols
Reception and Badges-Miss Mile Lake,
Inyitation-Miss Anna Nichols.
Canvassing-Miss Lucy Dawson
Social and Soliciting-Miss Ella Larson.
PFess-John A. Stemen.
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advice TO, the returning soldiers wac
timely, and if followed they would te
rewarded by the fall confdence Of
Ieighbors and friends. He adyis d
honesty and Industry and stuaious
effort To keep out of debt; bat If they
must ask credit meet ali obligations
promptiv
Rsy. w f. Nozam had fer bis snb.
Jet the North and Sonth." He said
acthiug could have operated to elimin-
ate the past sectional feeling as the lale
war. the people of these sections
united ss one man under the protecting
folds OF the old stars and stripes to
suppress the encroschment of foreign
power on suffering humanity. He read
extracts from al Admission paper whieh
commended in the highest terr,s the
Fourth Wisconsin regims n, and especi-
ally the manly bearing OF Company NJ
HIS effort WAS patriotic and eloquent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-08

All men are created equal, but all
men are not equally good looking. You
can improve your looks by getting one
of those beautiful spring style hats and
a perfect fitting Pickwick suit, the besi
made and neatest looking suits in th'
market. Sold by Michaelsohn Clothing
Go. The best is none too good for Won
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-08

We 90 not believe liz war uer do re
believe il advertising goods at cut
prices and then sell came st tie FRme
old price From nov On goo3s as al
vert:s ID will be sold at prices that will
tall q. MIcHAELsoHS Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-08

We wants 20 make room for other
lines OF goods ard ea2 entire clothing
stock must be closed out BY March 10.
Come sad get clothing st your own
price REGARDLESS of what thsy cost rs.
RoGERg j. WILLIAMS.
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Tax Notice.

Remember that Wednesday, March
18th is the last day to pay taxes. Those
who have not paid can find me at the
Vernon County bank, between the hours
of 9 a. m, and 4 o'clock p m. Don't
forget to call. A. S. COBB,
City Treasurer.
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MARRIEID.

AT the residence OF and by John Tate, t.sq,,
Of Liberty on February 23d, 1899, Mr. DAVID
h. BARRIE and Miss MARY GUST, poth "a
kickapoo.
At De Soto, February ed, by Martin Lo O
justice of the peace, JAMES Walsh "nU 40
or SCHIsLER, both of De Soto.
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In the country it is hard to get help for the house
hold work. Wives, mothers and daughters who do their
work should have the very best of everything to
do it with. Ivory Soap is the best; it cleans quickest
and is easiest on the hands. 1t floats.
III
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-08

ole.
The Volunteer Soldier" by Rev A.
J,Coram, partook of both the humorous
aud sentimental. Tue veterans of 81
to '65 aud comrades Of '9S and '99 were
eulogized for their yalor.
The local double quartette, soldiers
quartette and Corporal Kimbal did their
part in enlivening the all too happy
occasion. The soldiers gave their army
yeils and excited interest.
THE BALL,
Fo lowing the program the hall was
cleared of seats and for four hours t.
soldier boys danced to their hearts con-
tent, citizens generally joining in the
happy tripping.
HONOR TO THE SOLDIERS.
The CENSOR believes that there was
nothing left undone by the citizens of
ViroquA that would contribute to the
pleasure and comfort of her returning
soldier boys The committee in charge,
with Capt Tate a. the mead, worked TO
that end with will. All are gratifed
with the honor that the boys brought
to our community during their absence.
Nothing but commentator is heard
from Company NJ They were second
to none in the volunteer service III
sOldiary, in all the tests of athletics,
msrksmanshio and ability to do what
6 ,er was required of them. They had
less Sickness than shy company in the
service. tits but fair to place the credit
for this where it rightfuly belongs =
With the officers of the company-who
we're ever solicitous for the comfort s1d
welfare of their men, The splendid de-
pertinent Of the privstes is largely dne
to tina kindness Hod regard shown b
Captain S;lta Ugh, Lieutanarts Jagersoo
and Brenizer, who regarded heir men
as equas, thing toa often lost sight
Of IN military sff7irs. T. must be to
them great satisfaction to know that
their praises are sounded 1y each indi
VIDAL soldier. The s4rgeaots ard cor
porals aud Other non commissioned
officers p@tformed their dutirs VIII h great
credit Tae servics OF eight months
with Uscla S III, fv9 months of the
time in tbs sunny sotth, will prove TO
be 81 experience we'll given.
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AGGY-s SCATTERED ARMY.
Belief in Manila that Aguinaldo's
Army IN Disintegrated.

New York. Nov. PA dispatch to
the Herald from Manila says: The
gene raj opinion here is that Agunal-
dos army will never again come to-
gether in any considerable force with
him in command. The forces under
Gen. Lawton and Gen. Young are fol
lowing so rapidly on his heels into
Bayombong that no insurgent capital
car be again established.
Capt. James {. Cashier OF The Fourth
infantry with loves scouts. is maxi
ing forced marches through the noun
tains from San Nicolas mort beast. Gen.
Young. with his cavalry and the Maca-
bebes, is moving rapidly from Aringay
through difficult passes to Trinidad.
They are close on Aguinaldo's small
party. 4 third advance is being made
on the road toward Nigan on the coast.
With Aguinaldo's personal army dis
posed, the only insurgent force left in
tact are possibly the Mescardos. about
1900 in number. in the mountains
west of the railroad: Pho Pillars 1000
men. who are east Of Manila in the
mountains near Antipolo. and Gen.
TriaS' force of about 1000 in Cavte
province.
The military problems now facing
US are easy OF settlement. except in
the case Of Pillar, who can not be easi-
ly surrounded.
All our troops in the north are liv-
ing off the country.
The remarkable marches and our
rapid advance everywhere are tempo
rarfly prcstrating a large percentage
OF our men. Gen Lawton desires ex-
ira troops in order to contro! every
means of escape
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vlcc-presidency on the ticket headed By
Mi Mckinley. he came 20 Washington
and took up his residence In the old Cam
eion mansion. adjoining the site 81 the
historic old Seward house on Lafayette
square. where Blaine died The Hobart
residence. during the past two years, has
been the scene % many delightful social
AFFAIRS .ally the vice president ana
Airs. NJ, Ninlcy. Vice President Hoo
barts genial temperament and charming
personality made him very popular not
only IA the state. over which he presided
with dignity and ability, but with all who
came IA contact with him
Mr. Hobart left but one child, Garrett
4 Hobart. Jr.. q boy ~ lt. Fanny. "A girl
os -. died IN 1895. In Italy. while there
with her parents.
Mr.. Hobart VAS a popular presiding Of
nCcr and good parliamentarian. II had
been the habit 81 most Nice-presidents To
refer closely disputed points of order TO
The senate for decision Mr.. Hobart how
ever. usually decided an such questions
himself especially VI they involved par
hamentary law. and the rules did not pro-
vide for decision by the senate. lie was
quick in dispOsng OF business az his desk,
and proceedings were never delayed
through any indecision on his part. His
firm and impartial manner won the re-
spect OF All senator's. while his genial and
pleasant manner made him one 81 tho
most popular men who ever filled the high
Office which his death leaves vacant.
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THE HEREFORD BREEDERS.
Officers Chosen at the Annual Meet.
ing Of the American Hereford
breeders Association.

Chicago. Nov. 23.--At the annual
meeting of the American Hereford
breeders association. held Tuesday
night. an appropriation of $4,000 was
voted, 10 be used as prize money To
be offered Hereford cattle exhibitors.
Officers were elected as follows:
President. L. +. i. Solham. Chilli
cothe. Mo. ;vice-prcsident, Frank Rock
efeller. Cleveland. o.; secretary, c. II.
Thomas, independence. Mo: treasur-
er. Charles neutrality-suspicious.. Mo. I;
Executive Committce-Ch Charles Gud.
CELL, Independence. Mo-; II. ii. Clough,
flyria. o.: Thomas Clark. Bmcher. III.
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1T MEANS ANNIHILATION.
The saloons Must q, ~ the willing
hmm BiII becomes IA LAW in
Georgia.

Atlanta. Ga. Nov. 23.-The Willing
ham bill. providing for state prohibit
ton, was passed by the house Of rep
Of this state yesterday after the most
exciting debate the house has known
ia year. If the bill passes the senate
and becomes law, it means the an
rihilation of the saloons. Every plant
Tor the brewing Of beer or the manu-.
facturc of whisky must be closed. 1t
will not interfere with banquets or
private entertainments, but the law
will not allow any club 10 sell or keep
for the use of members, Intoxicating
liquors of any kind.
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A MORGANATIC MARRIAGE.
Prince Clarence H. Of the Mosquito
Territory surrenders Every
thing to Cupid.

Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 22.-The
wedding Of former Prince Clarence IL
of the Mosquito territory, and Irene
Morriee. took place yesterday.
Recent mail advices from Mica
ragua said: by contracting this
alliance, which is thoroughly NOR
ganactic. the former Mosquito king.
according To the laws of his country,
not only disinhcriis his heir, but politi-
cally and technically. If not. under
present conditions. virtually, abdicatcs
his shadowy throne"
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NaSnlIutelIigcure.

Washington, Nov. eat is expected
at the navy department that Admiral
ScLley will sail from New York for Rio
on Saturday.
The Celtic has sailed from Cavite foi
Brisbane. y. :. W., to secure cargo
of fresh meats for the sailors and sol.
diers in the Philippines.
Capt. John Schouler. was placed OH
the ret.ysd list yesterday with the rank
of rcar-admiral.
Pay Director q. A. Lyons, and Frof
w. Hardness, will be retired in thu
near future.
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Held for Forgery.

Woonsocket, X. l.. Nov. 2i.-Chirles
I. Stewart, who was arrested in Pitts
burgh, Pa. charged with obtaining 3d.
600 from the First National Bank oil
Woonsocket on "A forged check, was
held yesterday in $4,000 for the grand
jury.
In an interview with reporter,
Stewart said that a. l.. whiteman, who
is under arrest in New York in con-
nection with the First national bank,
Is an over-rated man. not neatly as
clever "a the newspapers have made
him out TO be.
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The season approaches when one,
thoughts turn toward place where the IN.
conveniences of a Northern winter max be
escaped. No section of this country offers
such ideal spots as the Gulf Coast on The
between Mobile and New Orleans. Il pos
sesses mid climate, pure air, even temper.
ature and facilities for hunting and fishing
enjoyed by no other section. Accommoda-
tions for visitors are firstcass, and can be
secured at moderate prices. The L. q y.
r. Il. is the only line by which it can be
reached in through cars from Northern
in Florida 10y this line are also perfect.
Write for folders, etc, to Geo. b. Homer
u. L. A., St Louis Mo
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GEN. MACARTHUR At TARLAc.
Ills Headquarters In AgninaIdo's
Former Residence.

Manila, Nov. %, 5:55 p. m.--Gen.
Macarthur has returned TO Tarac, and
has established his headquarters at
Aguinaldo's fcrmer residence.
During the entire movement from
GerCna 10 Dagupan not shot was
fired. The inhabitants of San Carlos
met the Americans with n band. for
merly attached to the insurgent army,
anil the alcade (mayor), with Cen.
Macarthur and Col. Bell. in car
rage, headed procession through the
town. Gen. Macarthur received an
ovation
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~o,RNING At WASHINGTON.
The President mud cabinet VIII At
tend the Funeral.

Washington, Nov. 2i.-All the flags
In Washington are half-masted out Of
respect 20 the memory of Nice-prcsi-
dent Hobart. Announcement OF the
vicc-prcsidents death, while not unex-
rcct,d. came rs distinct shock. and
cast gloom over the city where he
was loved and honorcd. The news
was first received mt the White House.
ten minutes before nine o'clock. i'm n
private message from Paterson. The
nag over the executive mansion Wa
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In Greenland.

mo" continued the Eskimo, sadly.
"there isn't so much money in the hotel hus'
ness IN Greenland as the volume Of travel
would Indicate. The average Arctic ex
plorer is SO particular these days. lie MAJ,
TO have boot for dinner every day, and fresh
boot at that, Canned boot won't answer
at all! No, don't know as / blame tie er
plorers so much. They've got to have such
experiences as the public taste demands. n
they are TO do any lecturipg, | suppose.
Yes. Puck
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Mrs. Pinkham's Medicine Made
a New Woman Of Mrs. Kuhn.
ILErTER TO MRS. rIsKnAa no. 64.497l

LETTER TO MRS. PrsKnAa NO. 64,4ozl
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my duty to write to you expressing
my sincere gratitude for the wonder
full relief have experienced by the use
of Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. | tried different doctors, also
different kinds of medicine. / would
feel better at times, then would be
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For eight years l was great suf-
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before would have TO lie down. Your
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--MRs. L. L. KUHN, GEhMANo, ONO.
Il have taken eight bottles of Lydia
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and used two packages of your Sana-
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and can say that your remedies will
do all that you claim for them. Before
taking your remedies / was very bad
with womb trouble, was nervous, had
no ambition, could not sleep, and my
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Mrs. NJ. l.. SHEARS, GUN MARSH, MICH
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Garrett A. Hobart was eminently sue
ccssful both In business and politics His
reputation a man 81 affairs and as one
Of the shrewdest business men in the
country was perhaps greater than his
reputation as political leader and states
man until his election 10 the vice-presi-
dency. three years ago.
Mr. Hobart was born in 1874. at Long
Branch. y. J. Ills ancestors on mis-
fathers side we're English. and on his
mothers side Dutch. fhirty-three years
ago he was graduated from Rutgers col
lege. ana began teaching school. Three
months later he entered upon the study
OF law with Socrates futile, a prominent
lawyer in Passaic county. and who was
at that time mayor ~ Paterson. Young
Hobart - said 70 have arrived at Patcr-
son with but collar and nfty cents in
his pocket. and from this small begin
ninL he made his way, unaided. ~ wealth
and prominence In is6y ne was admitted
u the bar. and the same year he married
the daughter ~ Air futile. Mr.. Hobart
made tbs way ra viuly al the bar or his
ma tive state and his bent led him early
into politics IN ISL he WAS made city
counsel OF Paterson. and in lss1 was elect
ed TO the state assembly, ~ which body
he was chosen speaker in the following
year. Even during these early years he
displayed that accurate knowledge ~ men
ana exhibited that wonderful executive
ability which were the key OF MS later
success both BOD business and politics. AT
the end OF hts second year in the as
semhy he retired to devote himself to
the law and to the numerous business in
terests with which he had become idcnti-
fled But the demands Of his party would
not admit ~ his remaining long In pri-
vate life. and IN 1876 be- was elected to the
state senate. ~ which body he was chosen
president IN ISL During his service In
tho senate hi was chairman OF the Ju-
dietary committee and was the author Of
many measures OF Importance which are
now on the statute books 81 the state OF
New Jersey. liis party became more and
more cxacting In its demands upon him.
lie was recognized as a safe and guiding
hand. and from 1870 TO 1891 he was nj tho
head OF the state republican OrganiZa-
tion OF New Jersey, and as such. planned
some Of the most brilliant campaigns con-
ductcu by hts party From 1884 until lsq6
he was "A member Of the National rcpub-
lican executive committee. and had much
TO do with the management ~ the ma
ticnai campaigns during those " years.
During ali these years his business con-
ngcti0ns became broader and broader. His
keen insight into affairs made his advice
ana counsel CT such value that he was
sought after by some OF the larg-
est corporations IN tho country rs
vice-prcsident, he was "A director In no
less than ~ different companies proba-
/ bly, the greatest business honor which he
attained was his selection as one Of the
! three arbitrators OF the Joint Traffic as
ISOLATION. composed Of 81 OF the most
/ prominent trunk lines Of the country.
4 Through his business connections and his
Law practice he built up large fortune.
! After his nomination and election TO the
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AEuinnIdo. with Twelve officers.
Hunting "a "Lnst Ditch" with
Cavalry mt Ills Heels.

Manila. Nov. 21.--OfIiccrs Of the gum
boat Helena report that while passing
Lingayen the hattleship Oregon sig
nailed that Aguinaldo was making for
the north. with IL officers, and that a
troop of cavalry was in close pursuit
The Oregon also signaled shat Gem
erals Lawton and Wheaton lad con-
nccted.
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Severe Fighting In Panay.

Manila, Nov. %. 10: so p. m-Severe
fght ting in the north of Ilolo began
Tuesday. November 21. Four Ameri-
cans were killed and % wounded. in
Guiding three officers. The insur-
gents are retreating TO Santa Barbara
but the fighting continues.
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POLITICAL PRISONERS FREE.
Two, subject tn Criminal Charges.
sstIl Ield-Country Quiet
Crossed the bar.

Santo Domingo, Nov. 22.--All but
two of the political prisoners were re-
leased from custody yesterday. The
two still held have criminal charges
pending against them.
Gen. Nasquez, the former head OF the
provisional government, has left here
for Santiago
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Mr.. Hobart had very weak spell
late Monday afternoon, from which he
rallied at about $50 p. m, but he
again grew weaker toward midnight.
Later on there seemed 10 be a slight
improvement. but soon after mid
sieht he became unconscious and re-
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Paterson, y. j., Nov. 2i.-Nice-Presi-
dent Hobart died AT 80 a. IN. The
family and physician were at Mr.. Ho-
bart's bedside when the end came.
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NAMED in that condition until his
death. which followed an attack of
angina pectoris which began at seven
o'clock.
Before Mr.. Hobart became uncon-
scious he was able TO converse with
Mrs. Hobart about some private af-
fairs. He was very patient and showed
his remarkable will power up 10 the
last