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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Fatal Effects Of Green sorghum.


There has been much discussion in
some Of the Western papers as to the
cause of cattle dying suddenly after
eating green sorghum. All were
aware of the facts, yet chemists
have beca unable to detect any
poison in the sorghum plant or in
the organs of the animals that died
from eating it. 4 writer in the Louis
lana Planter, who says he lost in t. s
way last year cattle that cost him ST.,
$50, thinks he can account for it. He
says: "The blamed stuff won't be
swallowed. 1t simply gets warmed and
limbered little, coats itself over with
pairs to the CLOTHS, pastes itself smooth
" over that organ. closing the trachea,
or windpipe. and the poor brute in the
greatest distress and misery smothers
to death--dies for the want of air. My
remedy would be to swab out the
bits of blades that have pasted them
selves over the CLOTHS, or opening to
the windpipe They will sometimes
stick there like wet paper to the roof
of the mouth The saliva Of the cow is
more sticky than that of a human. and
the smooth blades of sorghum stick
worse than fuzzy leaf" His explana-
ton seems plausible at least. and those
who lose cattle insais way should ex-
anime the entrance TO the windpipe to
saa if If is closed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Hog Cholera Experiments.

The division of animal pathology Of
the experiment station at the Univer-
siry Of Nebraska is perfecting its plans
for the coming years campaign against
hog cholera. As IS well known. this
division has been very active in inaUgu-
rating experiments with this disease.
one Of the experiments under c0Htem-
piatio= Is the taking uB es cer1ain coun-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

isskkaa7s,S
dViCe

and Lydia T.. PinEfhasss,S
Vegetable C0nsp0u7asfsavo
restored ne affh a n a.
happiness TO scores OF
women This Us not a
mere advertising CfaEssss
kuf a positive fact.
The reason Mrs. Pink
farm is SO qualified TO ADJ
wise women IS because
for 20 years she has been
treating and studying
w"srsan'S ills He ADJ
dress is Lynn, ETass-
If you are I'll, write 10
hes' for helpy as thousands
of women are DOING
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
BoTHA'S BRAVE STAND.
Beers Have Beeu Making Gallant il
Unavniling Resistance.

Unavniling Resistance.
For reasons not difficult to understand
public interest in the 1Tansyaal war
seems to have waned since the fall Of
Pretoria and the overrunning Of the two
little republics by the big British az,
mics. In reality. however, says d CORE.
spondeat, the Beers were never worthier
of sympathy and admiration than they
have shown themselves the last eight OF
ten weeks. 1t has been difficult to follow
the movements, as they have not been
reported at as great length as in the
earlier stages of the war, but it is evil
dent that a gallant, determined, but in
the end probably unavailing. resistance
has been kept up by the Beers under
Dewet and B0tha, and at times these
able generals have been able TO secure
considerable victories over their foe.
Gen. Botha's stand Saturday was the
most determined one recently made. On
Sunday Lord Roberts lieutenants, Gems.
Butler, French and Pole Carew, attacked
in force Gen. Botha's strongly inxenched
situation. The Boer front covered chain
of hill country and the line of defense
was one If great natural strength. The
ooctS At1e utlNANN0 AAth SENat ipnS d1u
at last accounts were falling back. The
British losses were also reported to be
considerable.
London is hoping that this is the end
of the war, and it may be. 1t Is taking
no chances, however, and British re-en
foreements are on the way to Africa
How much longer the Beers will be able
to keep up their fight at such immense
disadvantage. it is difficult, in the alb
sence of any exact information, TO hazard
even a reasonable guess. Should the
present complications in China involve
England in war with any of the great
powers it would make the Beers oppor-
tunity 1t is probably this hope that is
now sustaining them in their struggle
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
British Apptx the Torch.

A Cape Town dispatch says that Field
Marshal Lord Roberts issued proclama
ton ordering the Burning Of upward Of
thirty farms as a punishment for the
destruction of railway tracks. BY the
same dc rec fifty farmers are fined for
the sar offense one-eighth Of the value
of the land on which the fine is levied.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
SCREENED WINDOW.

1t is thus very easy to slide either the
screen or the glass sash whichever way
may be needed over the opening. 1t
will be noticed that the artist has COW
cred the window of glass with wire net
ting such as is used in poultry yard
building. This is a good idea, especial
~ If the window is in front of the horse
where he can readily reach it, for often
times he will throw his head against the
glass with sufficient force to break it
and usually cuts his face more or less.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Colts Feet.

\ natural grass field is very valuable
in the preservation Of the feet Of colts.
The surface is much softer than a field
that is under regular rotation. aud their
hoofs in consequence are less liable %
become wern and splintered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

reH YES painful periods
anss regulates sssensfsTs~
afi0ss- IL cures hackackfex
kidney troubles and all
uterine disorders.
Read the letters from
women appearing s-egu~
Gas'iy I'm this paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Barn Window Screen.

A writer In Farm and Fireside gives
suggestions for screening the barn win
dows. Most farm windows. he says,
are made to slide. so that in this case
the screen is also made TO slide, but il
the opposite direction from the window.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

" a word Of warning, this country
energies with dignity and great honor.
For the time being. no doubt the treat.
ment Of the Chinese difficulty has ap.
preciably enhanced the prestige of the
administration
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

BOTTOM dropping from iSryau tIssue."
So suddenly has the wind been taken
from the Democratic sails of Imperial
ISM and ''mllitarism" by the logic of
events in China that it is not surprising
that the Democratic nayigators should
feel nonplussed and puzzled as to how
these sails can now be set so as TO
catch even some faint breeze of mis-
guided public sentiment. Some Of .te
chief "anti-imperialistie" organs that
might be expected to have some ard
and sympathy for the unfortunate
Democratic predicament are giving
onlj. such cold comfort as is contained
in enthusiastic Endorsements Of AfcKin.
ley's course.
For instance the New York Evening
Post the chief organ of alti-imperlal-
ism aud a strong supporter of the third
party movement has given forth edi-
torIal expressions as follows:
1T cannot fail to be seen that the
part played by the United States has
been one Of distinction
That the United States. nutwith-
standing tae prominent part it has
taken IL the relief Of Pekin, not only
has not net disaster but has still a
free hand in the further treatment Of
the Chinese situation Is due most Of all
TO the wise and far-seelns policy Of
Secretary Hay
The success which has crowned
American diplomacy in this matter is so
far a matter Of national achievement
that no personal or party feeling ought
to color the recognition 5f it. Out Of a
tangled and dangerous situation. full
Of pitfalls and snares, into which the
United States was plunged with scarce
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

Over 1000 Cuban school teachers
have been brought to this country on four
army transports to study American meth
DDS Of education. They made a profound
impression In Boston and the beautiful
senoritas are said to have left many dis
located hearts. They will be shown
around New York in groups Of fifty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

Hoax-You never Lear Of prize fights
taking place south Of the equator.
Joax-No; they're not allowed TO hit
below the belt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

When you refuse 10 believe in the pos
sibility Of failure you may be On the
verge OF il.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

Lydia E. pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
Case of Jacob Nathan.

Jacob Nathan, clothing merchant
of Loockerman street, whose place has
been broken into three times by burg
lars and who lost over 81 900 worth OF
goods at the last visit of the midnight
hooters, terrorized the neighborhood
on Saturday by running amuck with
his revolver and levelling it at several
persons. When arrested and taken be-
fore Magistrate Cooper, it was stated
that his mind had become unbalanced
and he was committed pending an ex-
animation into his mental condition.
Although hatless and coatless when
taken to Jail by Policemen Robert and
Sherman Hurd, he had over 5000 in
cash upon his person, and begged to be
allowed to go and look after his Satur-
day business. 1T is believed that the
severe losses and his constant vigil
for a midnight return of the burglars,
caused a temporary upset. Later the
clothing merchant recovered and was
relieved on parole.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
CAMP MEETING SEASON BEGUN.
Plans for Sermon and Song in the
Groves of the Peninsula.

Inc season for campmeeting is now
here and the Methodists and Methodist
Protestants of the Peninsula are maxi
ing active preparations for these popu-
lar and successful summer gatherings.
The most largely y-attended of these is
Camden camp, which will continue
from July % ito August s, in charge of
Rev. L. w. Layfeld, pastor of Camden
NJ. f. Church. The first camp to open
is that of the Methodist Protestants at
bavinias Woods near Milton, which
commenced Friday, and where Sam
Jones, the noted Georgia evangelist.
will be the chief attraction on Wednes-
day and Thursday of this week One of
the tenters at this camp this year will
be Samuel NJ Lofland, who is 20 years
of age, and who never slept on a camp
ground at night.
Rev. G. r. Anderson, pastor of Har-
rington NJ. E. Church, will be in charge
of woods meeting in the grove of
Williamsyille NJ. E. Church which be-
gan Sunday and continues for a week.
Dr. S. W. Reigart, pastor OF Sails
bury Presbyterian Ch urch conducted
services at Rehoboth on Sunday, and
the campmeeting at that place will be-
gin the last of August in charge of Rev
K. Fl. Adams, pastor of Easton VI. Z.
Church.
Lambs Woods and Sand Hill camps.
both popular Sussex gatherings. will
begin the last of the month in charge
of well-known ministers.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
SOUGHT REFUGE FROM
ARREST IN "FLEEDOM. "
Tive Men Crowd Into Dog Box
Hardly Big Enough for the Dog

Rodman Lewis and kid" Bell selec-
ted dog house, a mere rough. box
with arched entrance for a shepherd
dog, as hiding place from two police
men on Monday. After eluding the
yigils and sprinting of Deputies Har-
rington and Hurd nearly all night, the
two men took refuge in the house of
Ret' Black, on Slaughter street.
While this house was being searched,
Lewis and Bell crowded into the dog
house, bu, Lewes could not squeeze in
his left boot. and this gave the officers
their successful cue, for they dragged
out the fugitives by the heels. Lewis
was wanted for starting a disgraceful
fight in front of Whatcoat NJ. Il.
Church on Sunday night, almost break
ing up the religious worship. For this
he was sent to Jail for tye dlys by
Magistrate Hutton.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
OPPOSITION
TELEGRAPH CD
Levy Court Grants Right of WAY
to New Concern.
WASHINGTON TO PHILADELP PHIA.
Will Transmit Messages From Pc
ninsula Towns, Placing the Far
mers Into Cheaper Communi-
cation With Their Com
mission Men,

The prospects of a new telegraph
line through Delaware, for the trans
mission of public messages and the
correspondence Of fruit-growers
throughout the Peninsula with their
commission merchants in the cities.
occupied the attention of the Kent
County Levy Court on Tuesday.
The matter came before it in the
form of an address by Alexander M.
Daily, petitioning the court for the right
of way along the public roads of Kent
county Mr. DAILY represented Uriah
II. Paynter and his associates of Wash
lngton, d. c., who are constructing a
telegraph line along the Eastern coast
between that city and Philadelphia.
and have already built along the road
between the National Capital and the
Southern Delaware line The com
pany proposes to use the State road for
the erection of poles. The Levy Court
granted the company the desired au-
thority
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
REGULARS SHREWD MOVE
FOR FIRST PRIMARY ELECTION
Registrars Must Hustle to Get Them
the Books But They'll Name
First ELECTORS.

Wilmington, Del, July IA. tha
nesting OF the Regular Republican
State Committee to-day Frons l..
Speakman of this city, was elected s.e-
retary, to succeed William II. Heald.
who declined the reelection. A call
was issued for a State Convention to be
held in the Opera House in this city
on August q. 1t has usually been the
custom to hold the political conven-
tions in Dover, but in 1896 the regular
convention was held at Georgetown.
and this one will be held in Whining
ton. No reason for holding the con-
vention here is given, but it is under
stood to be because there are more
Regulars in this city and county than
anywhere else. and it is desired to have
good showing.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
PISTOL ENDED TORTURE.
Mr.. Sapp's Mule. Struck by Railroad
Train, Brayed Piteously
for Helm

A few days ago one of the valuable
pair of mules belonging to Mr.. Solomon
Sapp, below FELTON,, was struck by the
train which leaves Dover at 1928 p. m.
One fore leg and both hind legs were
broken. It was pitiable spectacle
when the suffering victim of what ap-
peared an instance of sheer reckless
ness on part of the engineer, propped
himself up by the remaining fore leg
and 'hrayed" either from fright or
pain, or the absence of its companion
which had escaped a like fate A well
directed pistol shot mercifully put an
end to it's misery.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
STEAMBOAT
WAS TOO SLOW
Trouble at Lewes Over the Cape
May Excursion Boat.
NEW BRUNSWICK" vACATES.
Completion of Long Pier at Lewes,
Extending 1700 Feet.--Queen
Anne Railroad Will
Extend Track.

The steamer New Brunswick, for
the route betweenLewes and Cape May,
connecting the Peninsula with the
popular Jersey resort, and which made
trial trip on July 4 will not begin
regular runs on July %. The new pier,
which is made of pine wood, extends
1,700 feet out into the Delaware bay,
and it is probable that the Queen
Annes Railroad Company may lay
tracks to the end of the pier This
company, which will bring the Balti-
more and Easton Shore patrons to the
resort, will doubtless have a successful
season and the route promises to be
very popular. One of the new cottages
at Rehoboth has been built by Howard
Anderson, a representative OF the com
pany, who will look after its interests
during the summer.
A dispatch from Cape May says that
the steamer New Brunswick, which
was chartered by the Cape May Pier
Co., a short time ago to connect with
the Queen Anne's railroad at Lewes,
and convey its passengers from Balti-
more to Cape May, left Cape May for
New York Sunday night, and the pro-
posed connection with Baltimore has
come to an abrupt standstill The
Withdrawal of the New Brunswick is
the result of misunderstanding be-
tween the pier company and Capt.
Long, both as to the distance to be
travelled in given time and the pay
ments to be made
Capt. Long of the New Brunswick
claims that the company is indebted to
him in the sum of several hundred
dollars, and he left for Philadelphia
yesterday to collect the money.
William H Bosley, president of the
Queen Annes railroad. said yesterday
that the steamer New Brunswick is too
slow for the service. and that for this
reason the company refused to enter
into active operation with the boat.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
CHILD DIED FROM DlPHTHERIA.
Philip Scott's Family Afflicted by this
Fearful Disease.

Philip Scott, living on the Cowgirl
farm in Spruance's Neck, about five
miles from Smyrna, has diphtheria in
his family, but the attending physic-
ians, Dr.. Vaughn of Leipsic, and Dr.
Clements of Dover, now have the dis
ease well in hand. Mr.. Scott has lost
one child, the remains of the little girl
being inferred in Silver Lake cemetery
Dover, Saturday. His Oldest daughter
is also down with the disease, but it is
thought she will recover.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
Awful Cost to Garry ON War.

Mr.. Mckinley is having war to his
hearts content in the Philippines"
says the New York World, war which
he invited war which has cost the
country more than 1000 good lives and
$500,000,0O0, and which is to cost at
least $1OO,OOO.OOO a year and uncounted
lives for a long time to come, and war
for which neither Mr.. Mckinley nor
Congress has yet made adequate pro
vision Notwithstanding its awful cost.
American blood and treasure are being
poured out in the East uselessly and
therefore hopelessly, by reason of the
policy to which Mr. Mckinley in his
speech of acceptance persstently
strikes" =
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
SUGAR PROFITS s6s, 900 A DAY.
The Trust Pushed Prices Up Another
10 Cents on the 100 Pounds.
Bryan is Against Trusts.

New York. July 1l.-All the sugar
refining interests under the lead of THE
American Sugar Refining Company
made another advance of ten cents the
hundred pounds yesterday in their
prices for refner sugar The advance
had been predicted on Saturday, in
view of the rising market for the raw
grades. 1t brings the price of fine
granulated to 6.10 cents a pound the
highest price in several years. 1t was
calculated by the Wall street statisti-
clans yesterday that the advance makes
the profit upon the present output of
the American Sugar Refining Company
500 900 a day.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
Delawarean Dies in Texas.

Mrs. West, the wife of DR.. I. c. West,
died Tuesday morning at $50 o'clock
at her home, 767 Ross avenue. The
cause of her death was the rupture OF
a small blood vessel, caused by strain.
ing while vomiting Mrs. West had
been in falling health for several
months past. She was the daughter of
John Slay, deceased, at one time very
prominent in Delaware Mrs. West had
resided in Dallas during the last eleven
years. She was so years old at the
time of her death.-Dallas (Tex.)
Times Herald.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
Mr.. Baxter Elected Principal.

The Board of Education of Newark,
has elected Thomas G. Baxter Ga grad
uate of Delaware College and reading
clerk of the State Senate in 1S99) prin-
cipal of the Newark public schools,
vice A. Lee Ellis, resigned. Applica-
tions were received from IL candidates.
Miss Frances Medill, Miss Anna New
nom, Miss Emma Choate, Miss Ethel
Cooper and Miss Blanche Ferguson
were elected teachers.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
MULES WENT ON A COON HUNT.
And Chased the Little Animal ON the
Same Farm Where Dynamite
Blew Up a Calf.

Denton. Md, July IA remarkable
incident is reported by George W.
Raughley, Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline
county. One of his men few morn
ings ago saw several of his young mules
running across a field, stopping occa-
sionally TO stamp vciously at some
thing with their forefeet. 1t was found
their victim was a young coon, which
was trying to cross the open ground
The little animal did not succeed, how
ever, in reaching cover, despite its eff
forts to dodge the mule hoofs. and was
killed.
1t was on Mr. Raughley's farm a
short time ago that dynamite. placed
in path frequented by chicken
thieves, was exploded by a frisky calf
going down that way and touching the
wire with its foot, losing it tail by so
doing. Another victim has since passed
that way. mined with the dreadful ex-
plosive as it still is. The second was
a neighbor's dog, which did not have
the remarkable luck of the calf. for the
poor dog was blown TO pieces. Mr..
Raughley says he has lost hundreds of
fowls by thieves. and he expects to
catch some of the marauders yet. AT
night. wires are attached to several
small dynamite cartridges at points
most likely to be visited by thieves.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
Believes Democracy Is Right.

Mr.. Webster Davis, recently Assist
ant Secretary of the Interior under Nc
Kinley, and lifelong Republican, mas
announced that he will support the
Democratic nominees for Presiden. and
Vice President. He is not silver man,
but he believes the Democratic party is
right in many other respects and
stands for the good of humanity.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
CHINESE ATROCITIES
APPAL ALL NATIONS.
Civilized People Aghast at the Boodthirstiness
and Brutality Of the Mongohans.
OUR RCABINETNOT TO CALL CONGRESS-

the Cabinet TOOK his view of the stu
ation.
This setback for General Miles is
taken to mean that he is in i'll favor
with the powers that be. 1t is no secret
that he himself would like to have per-
sonal command of our Chinese forces.
but there is little probability that his
wish will be gratified General A r.
Chaftee is the man now most talked Of
ror the place. 1t is said that he will
De raised from brigadier general to
major general, so that he will have a
rank commensurate with the i'm
portance of the Chinese command.
War Department officials in private
10 not hesitate to say that they believe
the American contingent in China will
prove ridiculously small and that if
the dignity of the United States is to
be maintained it will be necessary to
have Congress provide for an increase
in the army
Tien Tsin, July IA. via SHANGHAI
July II.
After two days of desperate fighting
the allied troops to-day stormed and
captured the city of Tien Tsin
The Chinese were driven from the
west arsenal yesterday after fierce
cannonade. Eight of their guns were
captured and many of their best troops
We're slain. The allies also lost heavily
especially the Americans and Japanese.
CHINESE GUNS ARE SILENCED
The guns of the allies did immense
damage to the native city, causing
many large contiagrations, and finally
silenced the majority of the enemy's
guns simultaneously.
Then 1900 Russians, assisted by small
paroles OF Germans and French. as
saulted and captured the guns that
We're in position on the railway en-
bankment and fort, the magazine Of
which the French subsequently blew
up.
body of American, British, Japan
ese and Austrian troops then made a
sortie and attacked the west arsenal.
which the Chinese had reoccupied.
After three hours of the hardest fight
ing yet experienced the Chinese fed.
AMERICANS TAKE PART IN AS
SAULT.
When the arsenal had been evacuated
by the Chinese. the Americans French
japanese and Welsh Fusiliers advanced
toward the native city and joined the
other attacking forces The Japanese
infantry and a mounted battery ad-
vanced to The foot of the walls. sup
ported by the Americans and French.
Despite valiant attacks the allies
were only able to hold the positions
gained outside the walls preparatory to
the assault in the morning.
Several explosions in the native city
were caused by the bombardment.
The Chinese had evidently exhausted
their supply OF smokeless powder. as
they used black powder
CITY is CARRIED BY ASSAULT.
The allied troops resumed the attack
upon the Chinese walled city of Tien
Tsin this morning and succeeded in
the walls and capturing all
the forts.
The Chinese were completely routed.
and the allies took possession of the
native city and its defenses.
The total losses of the allies in the
of Thursday, Friday and
Saturday were about 80 killed or
The casulties were greatest
among the Russians and Japanese,
whose forces were numerically superior
to those of the other nations.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
Lightning Plays Havoc.

Lightning struck the barn of Mr..
Edward Ambrose Richardson Thurs
day afternoon and killed both his
horses. The storm was very severe
all over the county. A hog belonging to
Thomas White, colored, was killed in
the pen in Snow Hill. Several gentle
men sitting in front of the Hotel Pur-
nell were partially stunned by a vivid
flash of lightning.-Kent News.