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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
WISCONSIN SOLONS.

Joseph V. Quarles was unanimously se-
lected by the Republican caucus for the
United States senatorship Monday night,
the names of Babcock, Stephenson, Cook
and Webb being withdrawn at the open
ing Of the caucus. No sooner had the roll
been called when the evening session of
the caucus convened than Assemblyman
Einn Of Milwaukee, who left Quarles esI "
in the contest and went TO Stephensol
asked for recognition by the chairman
and withdrew Stephenson's name, stating
that the members who had supported the
Marinette man were free to vote for
whom they pleased and that he was going
TO vote for Quarles. Senator McGilli-Tay
then withdrew the name of Babcock and
informed the members who had stood by
him tnat they were free to vote i,r any
other candidate. Asseinblyman Williams
withdrew the name 6f Cook and Senator
Holton aiinounced that the name Of Webb
would be withdrawn and moved that the
nomination Of Quarles be made unani-
nous. Senator Green of Milwaukee in
sisted that as the roll call had been start
ed 1t be proceeded with. When the roll
call was finished Quarles had every one
of the 10S votes cast.
at noon on Tuesday both houses of the
Legislature met in joint session and for
mally elected j. V. Quarles United States
Senator from Wisconsin, in accordance
with the nomination made at the Republi-
can caucus the previous night. Mr..
Quarles received every one of the ITO
Republican votes cast, and Timothy q.
Ryan, the defeated Democratic candidate
for Governor, received the vote of the
eighteen Democrats. A committee, con-
sisting of Senators Anson, Stout and
Kreutzer and Assemblymen Thomas,
,Farr and Killilea, brought Mr.. Quarles
before the convention and he made short
speech Of acceptance.
A memorial to Congress was adopted in
the Senate Wednesday morning urging a
constitutional amendment providing for
the election of United States Senator by
direct vote of the people; also a memorial
protesting against the seating Of Brigham
Roberts as a member of Congress. A bill
was introduced prohibiting common coun-
ellis from granting or extending street rail-
way franchises and providing that the
question must be submitted to a vote of
the people. Both houses adjourned until
Monday evening.
The following bills were introduced on
Wednesday: By Mr.. Mosher, appropri-
ating money to Otto and Julius Netge;
by Mr.. Kempley, to prohibit fishing in
Briggsville mill pond; by Mr.. Sturtevant,
amending laws relating to purchase of
stati nery by the State; by Mr.. Catlin,
amending law creating the municipal
court of Douglas County; by Mr.. Buttles,
relating to law comforting criminal juris-
diction on county court of La Crosse
County; by Mr.. Butties, relating to regis
ters Of probate; by Mr.. Wylie, amending
the general election laws; by Mr.. Gagnon,
10 prevent insurance companies from writ
ing policies in localities where they have
agents; by Mr.. Wheeler, correcting errors
in revised statutes of 1898; by Mr.. Bry-
ant, making the method of appointing
county judges uniform with Supreme
Court APPOINTMENTS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
Did They Do Him Good?

Among stories of absent-minded pro,
fessors, none is more amusing than
that told of an Oxford don who called
one day to see a sick friend. The
friend had been seriously ill, and was
convalescent. The professor brought
him some delicacies, among which was
a fine bunch of hothouse grapes.
The two, professor and convalescent.
were soon deep in n discussion, and of
course the professor forgot everything
else. AS he talked, he absent-mindedly
began picking the grapes off the bunch,
one at time, and eating them. This
he persisted in until every grape was
gone.
AT last he ros' to take his leave, and
as he passed out of the door he turned
and said to his sick friend:
"Now, mind, you eat those grapes;
they'll DO you a world of good"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08

His welcome abroad appears to be as
will assured as is the public satisfaction
of his c0untrymen III the honor done him.
Philadelphia Record.
Mr.. Choate is we'll worthy of the line
age which has been established by the
long succession of distinguished men who
have preceded him in his new post.-St.
Louis GlobeDemOcrat.
Every Democrat who desires to see our
country worthily represented abroad, on
the basis of merit and capacity alone, will
be grateful for the election Of Mr.. Choate
for the court of st. James.-New Yo. K
World
Mr.. Choate has never been in public
life. nor has he taken prominent part in
political affairs, bur he is well equipped
in all respects but diplomatic experience
for the duties of ambassador, and will
undoubtedly maintain at the court of st.
James the high standard Of excellence
made by his decessors.-0maha Bee.
The nation could not afford to lower the
standard of character Of its representa-
tien at what is to us the most important
foreign capital in the world Ii has not
been lowered in the appointment of Mr..
Choate. II ia high praise to say that he
is the peer in distinction Of any Of his
predecessors, but 1t is not too high.-NsY
York Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
Sailor BOYS Taught to Sing.

One of the most curious institutions
connected with the British navy is the
Office of inspector of singing" On all
training ships the boys are instructed
in singing, by tutors, who receive about
$50 a year for the service. On each Of
the ships there is tonic sol fa class,
where the boys are taught TO sing pa
triotic airs. This ability to sing stirring
music has very enlivening and inspir-
ing influence upon the crews, and
might. In some cases. considerably
fr;oh+en an enemy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
Save Her Scalp.

a remarkable surgical operation has
been recently performed in Paris. A
laundress had her scalp torn off from
the nape of the neck to the eyebrows
by her hair catching in some beltihg
She was taken to the Broussals Hos
pital, where DR.. Malherbe, after seeing
her, sent for her scalp. He obtained 1t
after delay Of several hours, shaved
off the hair, washed it with antiseptics,
and applied it in place again. The
scalp has grown on to the head.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08

The long expected rupture between the
Americans and the Filipinos at Manila
has come at last. The clash came at $40
o'clock Saturday evening. when three dar-
ing Filipinos darted past the Nebraska
regiments picke;s at Santa Mesa. but
retired when challenged. They repeated
the experiment without drawing the sen
tries fire. But the third time Corporal
Greely challenged the FlipinOs and then
fired, killing one of them and wOunding
another. Almost Immediately afterward
the Filipinos' lire. from Calvocan to San
ia Mesa, commenced fusillade. which
was Intellectual. The Nebraska. Montana
and North Dakota outposts replied Wig
orously and held their ground until re-
endorsements arrived. The Filipinos in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
Told i'm "A Few Lines.


Mr.. Choate is the fifth citizen of New
York to be honored with the English mis-
sion.
Twenty-Five Pettis County (Mo.) fam
ilies will remove to northwestern Mani
toba March 10.
Col. Brett Randolph, well known all
over Alabama, died from cancer of the
throat at Birmingham.
A bill to abolish fees of county officers
has been introduced in the Delaware
House of Representatives.
1t takes police force of 7,461 men to
nrotect the interests of New YOrk's pop
ulation against crime and disorder.
William r. Cox, secretary of the SEN
ate. is said 70 he one of the swiftest writ
ers of 'long hand" in the country.
il. Lowery, who owns an orchard of
r 600 peach trees in Pettis County, Mo-,
reports that the buds are all killed.
The public school at Finch, Mo-, has
been ordered closed for three weeks be-
cause of the prevalence of measles.
Yee Deu, said to be the only Chinese
professional burglar in New YORK, has
been sentenced to one year in the peni-
tentiary.
The big freight steamer building at
Cleveland, Ohio, for the Cleveland Steam
ship Company, will be named Senator NJ.
A. Hanna"
Henry Hayemeyer, the sugar magnate,
s a man of regular hours. He rises every
morning at 7:30 and goes to bed at l0:3O
every night.
During 1898 the exports of braadstuffs
and provisions from this country aggre-
gated $3.50, ,667, 1874, compared with $685.
$40. "A. in 1897.
The pension claims on account of the
Snanish war now amount to about 5,UOO.
Most of them allege malarial poisoning
as the cause of disability.
The Southern Lumber Manufacturers
Association at Memphis, Tenn, petitioned
Congress to establish q department OF
commerce and manufactures.
The nglo-American commission has
practically agreed on all questions before
+ except that If reciprocity, the Cana
dams STANDING ut for free lumber.
Mrs. F. *. Groves, who died at La
Crosse. Kan, the other day, was great
granddaughter of the famous Commodore
Hull. and also traced her lineage direct to
.William the Silent" OF Holland.
The Filipino governor general OF the
yisavas has issued a proclamation calling
upou the Spaniards TO join them in resist
ing United States authority aud IN the
establishment of "a Just government
human freak of unusual Interest to
the medical profession was born to Mrs
Ella Franklin OF Conway. Kan, tive
months ago. The child was born without
arms or legs. and is strong and hearty,
Aside from its lack OF limbs II is perfect
In form and its face Is very handsome,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08

mindful of the fact that Calixto Garcia,
the former Cuban commanding general,
shortly before his death agreed while in
Washington to have the United States
advance $3,000,000 to the insurgents who
are still under arms This amount was to
be paid in order to secure the prompt re-
sumption of labor on the plantations of
the island. One hundred dollars was to
be paid to each of the 10000 soldiers when
the army was disbanded
Gen. Gomez opposes this scheme, which
heretofore met with general satisfaction
to most of The Cuhans. Gomez says he is
entitled to S11 900 for his services as lieu
tenant general, which he claims is the
American pay for that grade. Gonzales
Quesada and Robert z. Porter will go to
Cuba and endeavor to persuade Gomez
that he Is wrong
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
Mirth vs.. Cheer fuIness.

have always preferred cheerfulness
to mirth. The former is an act, the
latter, a habit of the mind. Mirth Is
short and transient; cheerfulness, fixed
and permanent. Those are often raised
into the highest transports of mirth
who are subject to the greatest depres-
sions of melancholy. On the contrary,
cheerfulness, though it docs not give
the mind such an exquisite gladness,
yet it prevents us from falling into any
depths of sorrow. Mirth is like fash
of lightning, that breaks through a
gloom of clouds, and glitters for a mo-
ment. Cheerfulness keeps up kind
of daylight in the mind, filling it with
a steady and perpetual serenity.-Addi-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
Monday.

Monday.
In Kansas bill was Introduced TO regu-
late undertakers.
In Indiana new bill to punish lynch.
ers was introduced by Representative
Noel of Indianapolis:
In New York the Assembly unanimously
adopted resolutions urging the Senate to
ratify the peace treaty.
In Nebraska, Utah, Delaware, Wash
ington and California the senatorial situa-
ton remains unchanged.
In Pennsylva ia there were only thirty.
nine votes cast when a ballot for United
States Senator was taken.
Ii Wisconsin the Republican caucus
unanimously nominated Joseph v.
Quarles of Milwaukee for United States
Senator.
/, In Minnesota two new bills regulating
Insurance companies were introduced.
In Wisconsin Joseph Very Ouarles was
formally elected United States Senator.
In Missouri resolutions were adopted ad-
vocating election of Senators by direcc
vote.
In Washington the Republican caucus
nominated A. q. Foster for United States
Senator.
In Utah, Delaware, California and Ne
braska the senatorial deadlock remained
unbroken.
In New York amendments to the Sun
day laws making them more liberal were
introduced.
Gov. Sayers of Texas has sent a spe-
cial message to the Legislature indorsing
measure to punish freight discrimination
by railroads.
The Arkansas House of Representatives
refused to appropriate $1,000 to check the
spread of smallpox, not wanting to ac-
knowledge it existed in the State.
Wednesday.
In Kansas the Assembly was footed
with protests against amendment of pre-
hibition laws.
In Pennsylvania the Senate adopted
amendments to the jury laws favorable
to Senator Quay.
In Montana Republicans explained their
States Senator.
In California, Utah, Nebraska and Del
aware the Legislat Tres voted for Sena-
tor without choice.
In Washington Addison G. Foster was
duly elected United Ste IS Senator by the
Legislature in joint session.
In North Dakota the bill making a
years residence in the State necessary to
secure divorce was passed.
In Pennsylvania a resolution was intro
duced providing for investigation of rail-
roads violating State revenue laws.
In Wisconsin a memorial to Congress
was adopted in the Senate urging election
of United States Senators by popular
vote.
Thursday.
In Idaho bill was passed prohibiting
all gambling in the State.
In Kansas bill was introduced protid-
ing punishment for dishonest practices
designated as grating"
In Pennsylvania, Utah, Nebraska, Della
ware and California ballots were taken
for United States Senator without d
choice.
In New York a new income tax bill was
introduced. Gov. Roosevelt declared he
would sign no bill allowing privileges to
volunteers not granted to regular soldiers.
Friday.
The Indian Legislature took positive
ground against beet sugar bounty.
The Indiana Legislature took positive
the national flag hoisted over every school
house.
The bribery investigation was dropped
by the Montana Legislature. 1t is said
to be an end of the ClarkDaly feud.
The Senatorial contests were practically
without change in Pennsylvania, Della
ware and California. Thompson gained
one vote in Nebraska.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08

@'I0FlF1I5E]57$
Trouble in Samoa,

| incidentally, this clash of interests may
| well give pause to those who argue that
| joint protectorate is the best way out
of the difficulties in the Philippines
Boston Journal.
The revolutionary condition of affairs in
Samoa indicates too clearly to be misun-
derstood the impossibility of maintaining
a protectorate over a semi-barbarous peO-
pie when exercised by more than one gov
ernment.-Boston Herald.
The new Samoan crisis discloses mum.
Der of curious changes in the last dozen
years. In fact, the only thing that re-
mains as it used to be is the insOlent high
handedness of the German officials. That
never ohanges.-New York Journal.
Perhaps our policy regarding Samoa
should be changed. But before that mat
ter is considered, the bold attempt of am
bilious Germans to override treaty
which their government has agreed to
maintain claims attention.-Boston Globe
BY our own proximity to the islands
through our neighboring possessions in
Hawaii and the Philippines, our interests
are superior to those OF Germany. The
administration will take care that Ameri-
can rights in Samoa are carefully guard
ed.-St. Louis GlobeDemocrat.
If the friendly spirit evinced in this in
cident prevails and the German Govern
ment adheres to an impartial interpreta-
ton of the treaty of Berlin, ii should be
easy to arrange this unfortunate Samoan
incident without straining cur friendly
relations-New York Herald
Recent events iii China and the suspi-
cions which have arisen in connection
with the presence of the Germans in the
Philippines, coupled with this outbreak in
Samoa, go to indicate that the Govern
ment at Berlin is looking eastward with
an anxious eye.-Washington Star.
The important feature of the situation
is the possibility that ii may bring about
strained international relations, though
the magnitude of the foreign interests in
Samoa is not such as to justify the es-
arrangement of such powers as the United
States, Germany and Great Britain
Philadelphia Ledger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
Cold and Silver ReetIes.

The most remarkable gold beetles In
the world are found in Central Ameri-
ca. The head and wing cases are brill
iantIy polished with luster as of gold
itself. To sight and touch they have
all the seeming of metal. Oddly
enough. another species from the same
region has the appearance of being
wrought in solid silver, freshly bur
nished. These gold and silver beetles
have a market value. They are worth
from S25 to $50. The silver beetles are
at a discount.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
BRlGANDS AT WORK IN CUBA,
American Re restrictions on Lawlesss
ness Causes a Revolt

American Re strictions on Law1ess.
ness Causes a Revolt.
Reports of incendiarism and brigandage
in unfrequented parts of the province of
Santiago de Cuba are being received
daily. Postmaster Kempner has reported
that a courier named Arturo Varrios, who
was SEM by Gen. Ever from Mayari with
sixty-fve letters for San Luis, has disap-
peared 1t is believed he has been mur-
dered. Captain Lee reports that it is nee
essary to maintain constant guard along
the telegraph and telephone lines in order
TO prevent their being cut. The American
restrictions on lawlessness are arousing
the same spirit of revolt as prevailed I'M
der Spanish authority.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
TeIcgraphic Brexitiek.

John DAILY, the alleged dynamite plot
ter, has been unanimously elected Mayor
Of Limerick, Ireland.
At Norristown, Pa, negro bGrglar was
tracked by corn which siited through
hole in his coat pocket.
Twelve members of the family Of John
Peterson Of Ohiowa, Neb. were poisoned
by eating dressed hog neat.
The output of the mines 81 Cripple
Greek, Colo in 1898 was 41G,5S6 tons Of
ore containing $15, 73j, 757 In gCid.
Rosa Bonheur's great picture, "The
Choice OF the Flock" was sold at the
Powers sale in New York for 1920.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
FATAL COLORADO sNowsLloE.
Woman and Three Children Are
Crushed to Death.

Mrs. William Rudolph and Nv children
were buried beneath snowslide and kill
ed at Apex, Pine Creek district, Colorado.
The avalanche shattered their cabin. The
rescuers dug out the snow and Mrs. Ru-
dolph was found lying on the bed face up
ward. A large beam rested on the wom-
ans chest. evidently having crushed her
life out instantly. The body OF baby
girl was found close by. horribly msngled
and crushed by falling timbers. In the
back part Of the cabin two boys were dis
covered buried beneath mass Of rmbers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
BATTLE AT MANILA
Filipino Rebels Attack Americans
and Are Routed.
MORE BLOOD Is SHED.
Otis Losses Are Estimated at us Men
in Dead and Wo:sdcd.

Conflict Lasts Twenty-four Hours,
with Little Volunteers
and Regulars Were Prepared for the
Night Attack, and Fairly Siaugh-
tered the Hordes of Natives, Who,
Well Armed, Fought with Courage
Dewey's ships Throw Shells.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
CnnnnbinIitleG.

A Kansas City couple gave as an ex-
cuse for marrying suddenly thst both had
the "blues."
Baron Rolf Zederstrom, Nho Is TO mar
ry Madame Patti, is only IS years old.
The diva is 55.
The marrying squire" OF JefTersonville,
Ind, is dead and his books show that he
had performed 1900 marriage ceremonies.
Miss Pauline Astor, the only daughter
of William Waldorf Astor, is reported TO
be engaged 10 marry the SouHg duke of
Roxburgh. Miss Astor is 10 years old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
FALCON ISLAND is SINKING.

Now Three Fathoms Below the Sur
face of the Water.
Officers of the British man-of-war PEN
guin have discovered that Falcon Island,
which arose from beneath the sea level in
1885, is gradually sinking and is now
three fathoms under water. The Penguin
has returned to Sydney, n. S. W., after
taking soundings between the Island of
Longe and Auckland, New Zealand. The
same officers also procured the tempera-
ture of the sea at a greater depth than it
has ever been taken before-at 4,762 faith
oms. The thermometer registered 35-5
degrees under a surface temperature of
50 degrees
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
rish that shoots His Prev.

The archer fish can shoot a drop of
water five or six feet, striking bugs and
flies that it finds resting on boughs
above the water or flying in the air.
The blow IS so sharp that the prey is
disabled and knocked down, when the
fish Immediately captures it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08

FOR AL aSkA MAIL ROUTE,

Soldiers to Be Sent Into the Copper
River District.
Advices state that the Government will
send three detaehments of soldiers into
the Copper River district of Alaska next
spring to lay out mail route to the Yu-
kon river and establish posts. The pur-
pose is to establish an all-American route
to the Yukon. 1t will extend from the
mouth of Copper river TO Eagle City. six
ty miles below Dawson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
FAMOUS WAR MINISTER DEAD.
Rev. Myron Reed Passes Away at a
Hnsnital in Denver.

Rev. Myron Reed Passes Away at a
Hospital in Denver.
Rev. Myron Winslow Reed died in st.
Josephs hospital in Denver Monday
morning, after protracted illness. Merry
ous prostration. which developed insom-
mia, was the direct cause of Mr.. Reed s
death.
Mr.. Reed was the well-known chaplain
of the Eighteenth Michigan infantry dur
ing the civil war. In 1888 Mr.. Reed be-
came pastor of the First Congregational
Church in Denver, which position he re-
signed on account of i'll health, and lately
he had been preaching to large audiences
in the Broadway Theater, forming an in
dependent church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
ORIGIN of PIaying-Card Marks

The marks on playing cards are said
to have their origin in symbolic repre-
sentation of four different classes of so
ciety. Hearts represent the clergy,
spades the nobility derived from the
Italian word "spads," meaning sword,
clubs the serfs and diamonds the citi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
$500 for a Dime.

One man in New York has offered $500
for dime. He ism. a coin collector, and
the piece is not of rare issue. Though
he $500 offer has been standing several
days. no one has brought the dime to get
it's face value 5000 times over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
WISCONSIN CONTEST ENDED,
Joseph v. Quaries, of Milwaukee, Wilma
the Senatorial Race.

'1S utUE fdI ikHC6s
After long and bitter tight Joseph v,
Quarles secured the unanimous Republi-
can caucus nomination for United States
Senator from Wisconsin and bis election
by the Legislature was afterward mere
matter Of form. Congressman Joseph w.
Babcock, chairman of the national Repnb-
lican congressional committee. who has
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08
BLOWS ICY BLASTS.
FRlGiD WAVE SWEEPS DOWN
FROM THE NORTH,
Below-Zero Weather Reported from
Various Parts of the Coantry-Ex-
tends Over Greater Portion of West
srn States, Casing Much snffcfius.

HE whole country
has experienced a
taste of the bitter
cold wave which
swept down from
the frozen regions
of the north.
Weather reports
from. various PARTS
of the United
States $ h o W e d
great differences in
temperature. 1'ele-
grams TO the Chi
cago weather of
fee showed the en-
fira loi1uIa Mast
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-08

70 ce affected, temperatures of from Is to
20 degrees below zero being recorded in
many places. Fears have been express
ed for the winter wheat, as the cold came
when there was but little or no snow on
the ground. The following table shows
temperatures at Yarinus nnints.