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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
DON'T GROW OLD.

A New Elixir of Life that Will In
definitely Postpone Old Age.
The elixir of life sought by explorers
and philosophers, from Ponce De Leon to
Browns Sequard, has at last been found, il
the expectations of a country physician
from Green City, Mo-, are realized. The
doctors name is b. Il. Roberts, and so
thoroughly has he impressed Chicago ply
sieians who have experimental with his
elixir that several have undertaken exten-
sive experiments with the new panacea.
On his farm near Green City DIR. Rob-
erts has raised large herd Of goats, and
it is from these prosaie animals that the
fluid of youth is to be secured. Life cells
from the lymphatie glands Of goats are
removed with great care, and preserved
from all infection. The preservation of
these cells and the maintenance of life in
them form the most valuable feature of
DIR. Roberts method. These life cells are
transplanted to the human body by hypo-
dermic injections
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

ashes. Martial law was declared by the
mounted police and the men were patroll-
ing the burned district day and night. The
owners of some of the ruins claimed that
there was treasure beneath the ashes.
Thieves we're plentiful, and an improvised
dungeon was reported full of accused per-
sons. The Bank of British North Amer.
lea was heavy loser. The rather fiimsy
vault did not withstand the heat, and the
papers in it were destroyed. The bank
also lost a large amount of gold dust.
The opinion is that Dawson will never
recover from the visitation, present re,
building being impossible owing to lack of
material, aud the leading men of the camp
and public officials favor another site for
the capital. By miracle the destruction
Of the town was unaccompanicd by any
loss of life, although several fireinen and
others received burns and other injuries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.
The rainy season has begun.

A-~ AtA1S SSAooh haS btSui.
Gen. Lawton, With the man body Of
his troops, reached Malolos Wednesday.
The Oregon and Minnesota volunteers
have returned to Manila for a needed rest.
A typhoon prevented the sailing for the
United States Of the California yolun-
teers.
For some days past the rebels near San
Pedro Macati have been eng ,ged in build
ing new trenches.
Twenty insurgents were kill ed and for.
ty wounded in the engagement with Mai.
Bells scouts west Of Bacolor.
Brig. Gen. Williston has relieved Gen.
Hughes as provost marshal of Manila.
Gen. Hughes will go to the visayan ISL
and.
At Maraquina, the Colorado volunteers
had a brush with the enemy, whom they
dispersed with severe loss. One Colorado
volunteer was wounded
A raft, which was being used to trans
port the Twelfth infantry across the Pa.
sig river. was overloaded and sank in mid
stream. Five = the soldiers were drown
ed.
Gen. Lawton says he is convinced from
evidence found at San Isidro that Ameri-
can prisoners in the hands of the Filipinos.
particularly the captured men of the York
town, have been subjected to outrageous
indignities.
Detachments from the Twelfth United
States infantry and from Idaho volunteers
dashed out from their lines and drove the
insurgents away after fierce fight. Two
Of the Americans were killed and Two
wounded The insurgents loss was heavy.
During the last mont Gen. I.as-.an
has fought twenty-five Judgements, lost
six killed and thirty-f se wounded. two
| men dying from thei, wounds. He has
taken Loco prisoner Civil government,
under his direction, mas been established
at San Miguel Bali-lag and San Isidro.
At Santa Rita. west of Baeolorfi Belrs
scouts met a small 70. Of the enemy and
drove them to the north after brief fight.
Three os me scouts were wounded
The Spanish newspaper Oceania, which
has recently published articles objection
able to the military authorities, has been
suppressed. The editor is in Jail.
Gen. Lawton's rear guard, consisting Of
detachments of the Third and Twenty
ond infantry, while escorting tie signal
corps from San Miguel to Balinag. had a
running fight for the whole distance of ten
miles. The Americans lost one man killed
and one officer and fourteen privates
wounded. They captured twenty Of the
Insurgents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

The President has ordered Charles Aver
WhippIc, the American artist, 10 paint
full length life-size portrait Of Mrs. Nc.
Kinley at the White House. Mr.. Whipple
is inst now putting the finishing touches
ON his large picture Of President McKin-
ley. which is also destined to remai- sr-
manently in the White House
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

Secretary Long does not believe Ad-
miraI Dewey win take FOUR months to
reach New York. although i win take
some time TO put the Olympia II shape for
It's long voyage. 1t win remain at Hong
Kong to undergo some repa.Es and receive
its coat of white paint. and many stops
will be made en- route.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
BUFFALO STRIKE ENDED.
Amicable Settlement Reached, an
Grair SboyeIera Eo - woxr

AmicabIe Settlement Reached, and
Grair ShoveIers Go to Work.
The grain shovelers' strike at Buffalo
has ended. In the agreement under which
the men return to work Contractor Con-
ners conceded practically everything, with
the exception of the abrogation of the
contract. He agrees over his signature
not only to live up to all the previous
agreements entered into by the lake car
riers, but he agrees also to the appoint
ment of committee of FIVE, three MEM
bers of which will represent tie grain
shove RS, which will have absolut,, power
to determine whether or not any of the
men employed by him as scoopers shall
be admitted into the new Grain SLovelers'
Union and be permitted 10 work.
Under the terms of the agreement, Con-
ners is to submit to this investigating com
mittee list Of the names of the men en-
pioyed by him as grain shovelers for ex-
animation. Conners also agrees to the
suspension of all so-called Objectionable
bosses and to the appointment of bona fide
monthly men as their successors, who
shall act as boss scoopers pending an in
yestigation of the charges made against
the suspenaeS bosses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

WASHINGToN'S PEACE JUBILEE.
SeIebra Jon Has Imposing Parade
and Brilliant Niohf Pron-au

SeIebra don Has Imposing Parade
and Brilliant Night Program.
The national peace jubilee celebration
was ushered in at Washington with the
ringing of church bells and the blowing
of steam whistles, while the guns from
government vessels and army posts near
by thundered salutes. At noon the can
non fired salute of forty-five guns to
the Union-one gun for each State. The
afternoon was given over to an imposing
military parade, moving through the prin-
cipal part of the city and being eyiewed
by President Mckinley, his cabinet, the
District commissioners and the aiplomatic
corps, from an artistic stand IN front Of
the White House. Besides the Fourth
immune regiment, just returned from
Cuba, the artillery from Fort Washington
and Sheridan Point, the cavalry from Au-
gusta, Ga, and Fort Myer, there were in
line the local military bodies, veterans of
the Spanish American war and militia
from several States.
At night brilliant spectacle was pre-
sented in the grounds surrounding the
washington monument, at which Presi-
dent Mckinley and his cabinet were pres
ent. In addition to a remarkable aerial
display of fireworks discharged under an
American flag nearly 400 feet long, sus-
pended at high altitude by means of bal
Icons, there was reproduction of the
battle of Manila on an artificial lake in
which 700 men engaged,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
DEWEY AT HONG KONG.
HE Arrival Is Made the Occasion of

HE Arrival Is Made the Occasion of
Great Demonstration.
The arrival of Admiral Dewey at Hong
Kong was the occasion for d hearty DEM
onstration All the warships in the har-
sor fired an admiral's salute, and the sail
ors In the British warships manned the
rigging and cheered the hero of Manila.
The Olympia's anchor was scarcely down
when Aid Scott went ashore and called on
Consul Wildman, who returned with him
aboard the Olympia. After brief con-
versation with the consul, Admiral Dewey
went ashore to call on the governor He
got slight taste of what awaits him when
he arrives in New York. The streets were
crowded with people eager to see the man
who had sailed away from Hong Kong a
little over year ago almost unknown, and
who was returning famous. The streets
were lined with The troops of the r. yal
f'usileers, who kept the crowds in check.
All English houses were decorated with
the Il. 'tish and American flags.
Admiral Dewey, accor. panied by Cap
tain Lamberton and Flag Lieut.. Brumby,
was received by the. British governor,
Blake, with squad of honor. There was
a full military band in attendance. All
the prominent British officers in Hong
hsng had gathered to congratulate
Dewcy.
Governor Blake invited the admiral to
put up at the Cover ament house. Dewey
declined with thanks. Admiral Dewey s
health is somewhat impaired, but he is
not seriously i'll. A good rest will put him
in good share.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

China win not be partitioped by Russia
or the combined European nations unless
positive assurances are given that the
treaty rights OF this Government will be
protected fully. 1t is realized by the Off
ciaIs here that before long China will be
divided MP among the nations. and while
this Government will not take a hand In
the land grabbing scheme 1t viii not per-
NIT the partition project to be carried out
If this Government is 10 be the loser.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
HONOR QUEENS NATAL DAY.
England Celebrates Eightieth An.
niversary of Her Birth,

Queen Victoria was so years old We'd
nesday, and all England honored the
event. The Queen observed the day at
Windsor, where the festivities began at
1880, with a serenade by choir of 25O
voices in the castle court yard. The sere-
made with the national anthem was fol-
lowed by the jubilee hymn and several
madrigals. The Queen listened in the
breakfast room, where she was surround
ed by members of the royal family. Later
she witnessed parade Of the Scots
Guards, who fire' an honorary salute.
In the evening the castle and grounds
were brilliantly Illuminated A banquet
was served, and later performance of
.Lohengrin'' given in the Castle Theater.
The Queen received kilograms Of congrat-
uiations from all colonies, and hundreds OF
messages from societies and individuals.
Among the eongratulatory kilograms was
one from President Mckinley conveying
the regards and wei wishes Of the Ameri-
can peoplp
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CHINA SHOWS FIGHT,
warships in San Mum Harbor Incl
IRE of Celesfials

warships in San Nun Harbor Incite
Ire of Celestia1s.
Orders have been issued direct from
Pekin, China, directing the viceroys and
governors of the neighboring provinces to
put all their forces in readiness for war,
on account of the arrival of six Italian
warships in San-Mun harbor. 1t is be-
lieved that the Chinese will also attempt
to drive the Germans from Shang-Tung
peninsula. The Italian Government made
a demand early in March for a lease OF
Sal-Mun bay. The lease, which provided
for q coaling station and naval base, also
included demand for the cession of three
ISLANDS off the coast of Che-Kiang, with
the right to construct railroad from San
Nun bay to Po-Yaafi lake, and to prefer
ential mining and railroad privileges, COW
eriIg the southern two-thirds of the Che
Kiang province. The move on the part of
Italy Is decidedly the most aggressive that
has so far been made toward the dismem-
berment of China.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

difficult for the managers to throw the
Eastern vote as a whole to either as it
would TO combine them for an Eastern
candidate. The outlook is for the selec.
ton of the Speaker by the Western men
in the next House. The contest will be
in the West, with Pennsylvania vote
given to tie probable winner in order to
save .h e'c. .kship, and New York win
fral, L ds posed of in the same way TO
Sc Ne the doorkeeper and the patronage
which goes with that office.
The seven Republican Congressman
from Kansas claim that they control the
contest for speakership of the national
House of Representatives as between a
Western and Eastern man. Four of the
seven are for Henderson of Iowa. two for
Hopkins of Illinois and one. Curtis, for
Sherman of New York. A caucus is to be
held within ten days and if the majority
rules Henderson will have the seven Kan
sas votes. These votes, the Kansans
CHIN, will be the balance Of power be-
tween the East and West.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

The readers Of this paper win be l,ls lsed to
learn that there Is al least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all Us
stages. and that h Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the only positive euro known TO the medical
fraternity Catarrh being constitutions dis
ease requires a constitutional treatment US
Catarril Cure Is taken Internally, acting dir1Ldy
on the blood and mucotss surfaces Of tho system.
thereby destroying tlss foundation OF the dis
case and giving the patient strength ~ building
up the Constitution and assisting nature In doing
its work. Tue propIietCTs hare 50 much faith in
It's curative powers that fher 1fIer One Hundred
Dollars for any ease that ii fails to cure. send
for list OF testimonials.
Address, r. j. CHENEY {. CO., Toledo, o.
kfs-Soid by Druggists, 75c
Halls Fafs3y Pills are tho best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

negie and with hav-
ing formed one of
the wealthiest COM
bines on the globe,
thirty years ago
was a poor book
keeper in a Penn
sylvania -four mill.
He made his start
in business by the
purchase of a small
interest in a coal
mine near his home.
The huSinaeS grew
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
Rioting If GuadaIoupe.

AdYices received from Guadeloupe, the
French West Indian island OF the Lee
ward group, report recurrence of seri
GUS rioting between the native population
and British contract labor immigrants
which eliminated in the recent fire. Con
tinuous ferce fighting is said to have tax
en- place on the plantations, and the po-
lice and military, it appears, cannot sup
press the disturbance. Several fatalities
are reported.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

Delivered with almost every mail at
the pension Office arc letters from negroes
throughout the country gaking Inquiries
as to how soon the COMMISSIONS will be-
gin the payment of pensions 70 former
slaves. In nearly every instance the
writer says that he has paid some agent,
lawyer, collector, preacher, cub, society,
association or individual, who claimed
that the pension would be Immediately
Forthcoming. and they are beginning 20
fear that they are not going to get the pen
sion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

Detroit. Born in
Canada sixty-one
years ago, he came
TO Detroit when 20
and has since been
identified with the
great business en-
terprises of the
Wolverine S t a t e.
He was taught pol
itics by Zach"
Chandler, and has
had much success
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

Mia dispatches as
sharing with Pr:
vate White a great
part Of Gen. Fun
ston's credit in
gaining for the
the A m eri c a n
troops the victory
at Calumpit. The
dispatches sa y
that Trembley and
White swan the
D,aGpanIa aarvxr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
TeIegraphic Brevitfe.

Revenue cutter Bear has sailed from
San Francisco for Alaska.
Gas escaped from range and suffocxf-
ed Mrs. b. II. Broyist, Chicago.
Vein OF coal has been discovered, East
Cleveland, Ohio. Excitement.
Mrs Bertha Newcomb. so, Waburu.
Mass, horseMhipped John a. Hartshorn
on the street.
Leading citizens Of Manila viii establish
a newspaper named Democracia, which
viii advocate peace.
Boilers in a fruit cannery, Antioch, Call
exploded. Three men were fatally in
jured. Property loss $40, ,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

ing to Europe for a
little while, and on
his return will de-
vote himself to
church work. Some
Episcopal ministers
are of the opinion
that the ordination
Of DIR. Briggs will
be tbc cause of
ss--eeat harm TO the
church. b i S b 0 p
Potter does not
agree with them.
Whafaypr haratscal |
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

doctrines DR.. Briggs has taught are to be
found in his book called THE Introduc-
ton to the Study of Holy Scripture" The
author of that book, says the bishop, has
simply stated conclusions which the best
learning and the most devout minds have
accepted before him" The bishop does
not accept all those conclusions, but he
insists that none of them denies or i'm
pugns any fundamental doctrine Of the
faith. DR.. Briggs contends, according to
Bishop Potter, that there are numerous
errors of detail in the Bible-that there
are no inerrant documents Of any kind
but that "the substance of holy scripture,
the divine teaching as to religion, faith
and morals, is errorless and infallible..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

= AScc utdl WITH the
realization of com
pulsory arbitration,
whether by a su.
preme tribunal OF
several OF the great
powers ora private
tribunal composed
by the pow ers
whose interests are
at stake, with the
sub saquent friendly
mediation of a third
power.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

j. L. Norris of EN-
poria, Kan. Three
other heirs are to be
benefited by a Ger
man estate, valued at
50, ,500,0 900, each of
the recipients proba.
bly, receiving a draft
for $453, 900. The es-
tate has been trans
formed INTO money.
and the millions ares
in the Golfers Of Ber-i
Inns loading hank
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

federates. at Charles
ton, s. G. The post
Of honor had previous
IL been filed by Miss
Winnie Davis. The
newly appointed spon-
sor is the daughter Of
Maj. Gen. Henry
Heth, who was with
Gen. Robert e. Lee
from the battle OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
STEAMER PARIS ON THE ROCKS.
American Liner Goes ON the Manacles

American Liner Goes on the ManacIes
OFF the Cornwall Coast.
The American line steamer Paris, for
merly the United States auxiliary cruiser
Yale, which went ashore while en- route
from Southampton for New York, strand.
ed on Lowland point, inside the Manacle
rocks, near the scene of the recent fatal
wreck of the Atlantic transport line
steamer Mohegan.
The Paris left Southampton punctnally
ct the time set for her sailing Saturday
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THOMAS BAKER KILLED.
In Kentucky Fined Is Shot
g

Principal In Kentucky Fined Is Shot
fr om Ambush.
Thomas Bal er, principal N the famous
Howa,d-Ba fcud, was shot from am
bush and killed near his home at Winehes-
ter. XIV. Baker was alleged to have said
there were four men in Clay County be
was going to kill. after which he was will
ing to be hanged. Baker has great mum.
Der Of friends, and the bloody war be-
tween his faction ON one side and the
Howards and Whites on the other is ex-
pected TO result in other murders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

The impenetrable secrecy of the pro-
eeedings of the conference has caused dis
satisfaction. The press representatives
complain that the methods adopted
would be justifiable only if the press were
the implacable enemy Of peace arbitration.
Representatives of several influential jour.
mails resolved to leave.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
tOYAL-
Baking Powder
Made from pure
cream Of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum.
Alum baking powders are the greatest
menacers to health Of the present day.
aouu aAxlsa POWDER co.. NEW yoak.
Dickens ana oIiver twist.

Most people haze read "Oliver Twist"
and sympathized with the trials and
tribulations Of the little orphan. 1t
may be interesting to know the origin
OF the story. After the amazing sue
cess Of "Pickwick Papers" Dickens
happened to visit the studio Of George
Cruiksnank, and was shown some
drawings the latter had made lllusrat-
ing the career Of a London thief. There
was sketch of Fagin's den with the
.ArtfuI Dodger and Charley Bates, Bill
Sykes and his dog, and Fagin In his
cell. Dickens was much taken with
the sketches, and he wrote solver
Twist" to fit the pictures. Thus Cruik-
shank, not Dickens, was the originator
Of the leading characters OF the won
derful story.
A woman whose hair is the color of
pulled taffy can't go into drug store
without starting story that she. uses
hair dye.
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SCHEME FOR ARBITRATION.
International Disputes May Be Set.
tied In This Manner.

IItu III THE 4sIdUUtFs
The Cars hand has been forced by
Great Britain at the peace conference,
Sir Julian Pauncefote, representing Eng
land, proposing the formal establishment
Of permanent arb.l alton tribunal. This
took Baron de Staal, the Cars represent
ative, completely by SUR rise, and he said
Russia would second Ergland's proposal.
Saying which the Baron de Staal drew
from his pocket an ella borate scheme for
an international tribunal. The incident
showed beyond doub, that the Russian
Governments represf natives came to the
conference prepared % take the lead in the
attempt to attain nternationa. arbitra-
-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31


Grant and grand
daughter of Ulysses
s. Grant, is Il de-
scendant of one OF
the oldest and great
est families In Rus
sia. He became the
head of his house a
short time ago by
the death of his
father. He is a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

ing appearance, and unlike many others
Of royal blood in search of American wives
is the possessor Of vast estates and also
maintains number OF magnificent cha
teaus. He is highly regarded by the royal
family. His attachment for Miss Grant
is most marked and the match is looked
upon as happy one.
80
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth Of Wash
ington was appointed sponsor for the en-
tire South at the annual reunion of Com
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

and her voyage was
without incident
until 2 o'clock Sun.
day morning. Tht
passengers W e r {
suddenly aroused
by a loud and pecu'
liar sound, which
denoted to those
who had knowledge
of maritime affairs
that the vessel was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

five miles east of Lands End. 1t was
on the Manacles that the Atlantic trans
port liner Mohegan struck G.. the night of
Oct. "a last year, when two-thirds or
those On board perished. Only fiftytwo
persons of the passengers and crew es-
capped. The Mohegan struck the rocks on
a clear night ir fair weather, and how
she got out Of her course far enough to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

When President Nc
Kinley was making up
his cabinet the name
of Mr.. Merriam was
suggested for one of
the portfolios, but it is
said that the outspok-
en- opposition of Sena-
tor Davis prevented
its serious considera-
tion. Later the same
a. A.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31


Census Merriam, also
of Minnesota. which is
now attracting atten-
tien in Washington,
has existed for ten or
fifteen years. Mrs.
Davis, whose maiden
name was Miss Anna
Agnew, was originally
a dressmaker in St.
Paul. At that time