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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
Electric Suspension
Railway.
Said To Be A Success In
Germany.

The frs. electric suspension rail-
'0ay in the world has just been COM
pleted at Barmen. 1t is a double.
rallied line, SO miles in length, with
eighteen stations.
The road commences at Barmen-
Ritters-hausen and follows the River
Kupper through the thickly popuI-
ated cities of Barmen and Elberfeld:
Beyond Elberteld the line extends
toward the west as far as VohwinkeI.
leaving the river at Sonnborn and
running over the public highway to
Vohwinkel.
All curves are so arranged as to
avoid decrease of speed in the main
lines. The iron framework over the
river is supported by buttress piers
of ironwork inclined toward each
other, but in the public highaoays the
structure is supported by vertical
iron columns, which require no more
space than lantern posts.
The cars are suspended on two
rotary bogies, 26.2 feet in length.
Each truck or bogie has taco axies,
between which an electromotor of SO
horsepower, at 500 volts, is arranged.
TIE special construction of the trucks
is shown in the figures The frame
surrounds the rail carrier in such a
manner that the wheels cannot rise
from the rails and the cars cannot
slip off in case fitting breaks OF
there is some other mishap. The
current is fed by contact shock from
rail, somewhat in the order of the
Brooklyn third rail system.
The speed will be regulated in the
same consist of one or two cars only,
although the station platforms are
so arranged that four car train can
receive and unload passengers. The
speed of the trains is not dependent
ON the number of cars, as each car
has its own motor.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
ACODvenient Malady

The case of George Ridderband,
who has so completely forgotten who
he is that he can't remember even
when told, and who finds it as in
possible to recognize his home, his
mother and his sisters as il is tC re
member himself, is doubtless very
sad one.
The disease which involves such a
loss Of memory is classed by the doc.
tors as exceedingly rare" But the
doctors are strangely unobseryant.
Richard Croker and Ohiet Devery
and a number of police captains had
it in an aggravated form when on
the witness stand before the Mazes
committee. So did young Platt.
Young Croker had the misfortune to
suffer only partially with it. He re-
membered some things which 1t were
better he had forgotten.
The substitution of .'good for,
gettory" for a good memory is not
an uncommon occurrence. Many
distinguished persons find it very
convenient lapse, as Mr.. Mckinley
did when the protected interests re
quested him to obliterate + ON bis
mind the truthful words he had spo.
ken as to our S'plain duty" in Porto
Rico, as he had already forgotten
his solemn declaration that "forcible
annexation is criminal aggression
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
Rep
ubliCans Stand By
The President
And His PO=
liCy.

Everything az the Republican sta
to convention in Boston, Massachu-
setts, went off just as was expected.
On the surface of the events there
was complete harmony and unanim-
ity in support of the administration.
The main significance of the conv--
ention was in its revelation of the
prospects Of the Republican party
in the coming campaign. In the
first place, the convention included
only two-thirds of the Delegates to
which it was entitled, and probably
some of the credentials were filed
from the locality.
The convention made it clear that
the main body of the Republicans
will stand by the administration in
its foreign policy, and they will do it
on the moral ground that the Phil
lpplneS have come into our hands In
consequence of the war, and that we
must carry out our noble and bene-
VIOLENT purposes tos6ards the Filipi-
nos after we have conquered Them
Inquiry Of the delegates regarding
Republican sentiment in different
parts of the state brought out unlike
answers. From the town of Will
Jamestown it vas reported that some
Of the Republicans college profess
sors are opposed to the Philippine
policy Of the administration, but that
the Republicans of the tOscn, aside
from the college, are practically un--.
/ tied for the administration.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08

within easy reach of Dublin more
agreeable than in a remote country
house. Except in the Country Kill
dare and few other favored districts
there is now scarce any hospitality.
The jovial social life depicted by
Charles Lever came to close with
the establishment of the Encountered
Court. The days of an Irish
gentleman are noao very dull.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
Changes In Irish
Society.
London Chronicle.

London Chronicle.
A hint is said to have been given
to leading members of the Irish
aristocracy that their presence in
Dublin next month would be apprec.
lated. 1t is now a great many years
since Maria Edgeworth wrote her
famous story, The Absentee y, !,
which gave rise, probably, to the
conundrum once in everybod,'s
mouth, "What is that which makes
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
THE PHILIPPINE WAR.
Engagement Near San Miguel.
FilipinOS Defeated With Loss OF Nine
Killed And Many Wounded.
American Loss-One Man Killed, Three Wounded.
New York, May 9th 1900

New York, May 9th IyOO
Dispatches from Manila state that Friday
took place between the American army and numerous
force of Fpinos in which the latter completely
ted.
The action occurred in the vicinity Of the of San
Miguel.
I he Filpinos lett nine dead the field, and
rred with them many wounled.
The Americans lost killed and three wounded
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08

General Pillar adds in his address that the rains will
render it impossible for the American Army continue its
advance movement
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08

These dispatches add that Lord Roberts wi
resistance in Kroonstadt
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08

Latest dispatches from Manila that the slowness
with which the United States Army is advancing in the Is
land OF Mndanao and the difficulties encountered
in their operations clearly Indicate that the Sultan of Suu
is giving protection to the natives Of the Island.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08

He escapes unhurt.
Assassin arrested and perfect order
prevails throughout Republic.
New York, May Sth 1900.

New York, May Sth 1900
Dispatches received in this city by way of Jamaica
that the President of Ecuador Mr. Alaro
ceived many congratulations upon his having escaped
on his life.
The police, who rushed forward instantly had to
all their forces the from the rage of the PEI
pie who wanted to tear him to pieces.
In all the towns Of the Republic the perfect order
prevails.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
Late War News Enthusiastically
Received In London.
General Roberts To Celebrate Queens
Birthday In KrOOnstadt.
New York, May 9Th 1900

Dispatches from London say that the latest tele
grphed from the of has been received in that city
with Wild enthusiasm
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
Relief Army From Kimberley
Fifty Miles On Its Way
Reinforced Received BY Beers At Mafeking
Not Sufficient To Resist Relieving Armies.
New York, May Sth, 1900

Dispatches from Kimberley that the army which
left recently the assistance of defenders of Mafe
king have already covered fifty miles of the journey
Other news, coming from Gaberones, state that the
Beers beseng Matekng have received renorcements du-
ring the last few days. but insufficient numbers to be
able resist any of the armies which have been to
relieve the place
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
General Del Pillar Issues A PrOCla.
nation To The FilipinOs.
Urges them to continue the war.
Sultan Of Sulu assisting insurgents IN Mindanao
es them to continue the war.
New York, May 9th 1900.

The correspondent of the London " Times in Hong
Kong says that General Pic del Pillar who is encamped in
the North Of the Island Of Luzo has issued proclamation
melting the Filipinos to continue the war.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08

The Cape Town correspondent of the Daily Mail +"
eegraph his paper that Marshal Roberts has decided
celebrate the Queens Brthday-the 24th of May-in
Kroonstadt.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-05-08
Beers Reiterated To KTOOnStadt By
Order OF General BOtha,
Beers preparing to make formidable
resistance there.
Have 10000 men and strong defenscs.
Have 10000 men and strong defenses.
New York, May 9Th, 1900.

New York. May 9Th, 1900.
Dispatches from Pretoria that the retreat Of
the Beers Kroonstad owing orders by Gene
raj Botha
He is encamped in ventersburg, at the head Of the
bulk Of the Republican Army.
These dispatches add that Lord Roberts will encounter
formidable resistance in Kroonstadt
The Boer Army available for the defense of this place
exceeds TO- 900 men,
The defenses Of the city magnificent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
ACROSS THE BLUE SEA.

Chinese women may now be seen b.
cycling through the streets of Shang-
hal.
Mascagni. as director of the conserv-
atory at Pesaro, the heir of Rossinl
wants the Italian Parliament to pasa
law exempting the Barber of Sc
VILE" the copyright of which has ex-
pired, from the operation of the copy
right law.
klinSenberg- am-Aain In Franeonis.
rs rvs alt Of the municipality sngsging
Ia busik sss, has Re taxes to pSy and
distributes py~fis - tss Individual ell
sRsals Tie town runs terra Gotta
works. ths pro9ts on which last year.
after the town expenses had been paid.
were 10000 marks.
a Russian prince who is fond of Yer
dis music has spent $4,000 to enable
himself to hear "Rigoletto" whenever
he pleases in his palace at st. Peters
burg. The opera is acted by life-sized
puppets whose acting is regulated by
machinery. and the singing is done by
photograph. The owner has secured
photographic reproductions of the
principal parts as sung by the principal
artists of Europe. and changes his
cast to suit himself. After putting the
cylinders in place the owner presses a
button aud the opera proceeds auto
matically.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
TIPS FROM THE TIES.

The average revenue, per passenger,
per mile, on all railways, is 1913 cents.
In 1890 there were 163,597 miles of
railroad in the United States. In 1898
this had been increased to 1896
miles
The sum of $1O,S1s,554,O 31 is invested
in railroads in the United States. This
represents an increase over the preyi-
Gus year of $1S3,545,957.
An average of 1899 passenger
miles is credited TO each passenger To-
connective, and 5000, 49S ton miles are
to be credited to each freight locomo-
tive.
The railroads carried sol .066, 6S1 pas
sengers last year. Passengers carried
one mile total 1888, 730,OO4. The aver
age number of passengers in each train
was 26.10.
The railroads use 1,326,1T4 ears. of
which 1885 are assigned to the pas
senger service and 1,24S,S26 TO the
freight service. OF the total 43, 753 are
used by the companies owning them.
There are 1924 locomotives on the
rails. in the roundhouses, or in the
shops of the railroads of the United
States; 1856 are hauling passenger
when In use and 20,627 are freight loco
motives.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
STERLING.

RETREAT, June f1.-Children's day
was observed AT the Congregational and
Methodist churches also at NJ T.. Central
church, The Congregational Sunday
school opened their service at 1880 a. m.
and that Of the NJ f Sunday school in
the evening. Young and old manifest
much interest in these exercises. the
house being crowded during the evening
program. Both houses We're tastefully
decorated for the occasion, and Brothers
Evert, Ford and Hyde gave brief ad-
dresses NJ. L. sociable will be held
with Mi>s Anna Bates next Friday after
noon and evening Rev Evert officia1ed
ut La Ctccea wedding. one day last
week and took cday : train t., Oshkosh,
being summoned -, Juror during the
district court Mr. and Mrs. HYDE
entertained TIVE lady friends from Spar
IA. for a wteS : stay. Mrs. Melvin
Gauper sr,'Ht week at the parental
home of Mr. aud Mrs Sallander. Miss
Nettie Dates has been at Springville
visiting friends. and to take in COM
is'ocJiHeGt exercises ... Mrs. Bates was
in Niroqua over Sunday Fl. L. Gard
aer was over FROM Viroqua and attended
| O. Q. F., Thursday evening. Miss
Fannie Miner Will soon be home from
La Fergne Minnesota; also Lee Davis.
who has been in Montana fer the past
two ears. Miss VIVA Morton closes
her years work in the Bishop school
next week The Retreat school closes
this wees, and Mrs Brown returns to
her horle ut Springviile,
ROSE GERANIUN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS.
From the Bratn - Pens OF the Censors'
Live Comfy ana yi,lare Writers.
wHEArLAvn.

RED MOUND, juno H. Since I last
wrote, or about two weeks ago, Mr..
Tenney, Of this vicinity, had his house
struck bylightning, about midnight, but
the fire was Immediately put out so
there was only slight damage done
rhe ice cream sociable at Mr.. TENNIS.
for the purpose of sending Sisters Mar
shall and Cole to La Crosse as delegates
to the Epworth League convention, was
quite 81 success. as the young people ate
ice cream net only TO send them off but
to bring them back also. The conven-
ton be-, ms on Thursday Another ice
csvam sociable at Geo Angeles to-mor-
row night, for our minister Yester-
day. Children'I day was celebrated at
De Soto, Red Mound and Retreat We
we're very pleasantly and orofitably en-
tertained, and the children enjoyed their
share highly. Invitations are out for
the entertainment to be given by the
Red Mound school on the last day. June
%. Everybody try and come. 1t may
be the last occasion we will have to visit
C.ra's school at Red Mound, as we hear
that she will 90 to De Soto to teach, and
then Of course lie Soto will keep her.
refreshing rain Saturday night.
Mrs Haskellis better. =. VIM Sargent's
children had so far recovered from the
mumps as to be able to take part in the
exercises on Children's day. Oliver Hay
den, we hear, is now enduring the same
affection, which we hope may escape
our children. Aren't we selfish2
GOOD Will
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
PIcKINGs FOR PRUDENT PURCHASERS.

Fancy silk vests at Michaelsohn's
Best light Baibriggan underwear at
Michaeisohn's
The finest Mocha glove in the mark
ct at Michaelsohn's
Money to loan on real estate. In
quire of Attorney G. H. Minshall
Martin 81 Kuebler will save you
money on paints, oil and brushes
Silk front dress shirts, latest pat
terms, only so cents at Michaelsohns
Stylish dress pants, latest New York
goods at Michaelsohns
Buy the old reliable Household sew
ing machine, at Martin 81 Kuebler's
--latest stiff and soft hats in light
and dark colors at Michaelsohns.
White leads AID oils. and in fact
everything to be used for fine house
painting and decorating The best place
to buy is at A. J. johnson Il Co.'S, the
Pioneer Drug Store.
List y~ur property with Thomas
A. Tolrud.
New goods, the latest styles of
standing and down collars at Michael
shon's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
CLINTON.

DELL. June 11--Children's day at
Dell was observed in the q. B. church.
An interesting program which had been
arranged, consisting of songs recita-
tions, etc, was well carried out. An
address was delivered by
the pastor, Rev. H. Bender The church
was full to overlooking and many re-
manned outside. The multitude was
estimated ut six or seven hundred people.
The church was tastefully decorated
with flowers, ferns and evergreen, the
day was bright and beautiful and all
passed off tremendously May there be
many happy returns of the day, is the
wish of ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

Everything you need for house
cleaning and home frightening at A. J.
Johnson's drug store
Thomas A. Tolrud sells real estate
Examine his bargains before you buy
-Sharood and Crooks mems fine shoes,
the best made. BLUE FRONT STORE.
Don't buy anything in paints and
oils, ETC., till you have examined the
goods and prices at Johnson's Pioneer
Drug Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

DR.. r. w. Baldwin. dentist succes-
sor to DR.. Rogue. Office in Devlins
block opposite new Fortney hotel
Thomas A. Tolrud will attend to your,
collections and do it right Call and
see him at Tolruds law Office in CassJG
block.
Buy Monarch mixed paints if wbu
want the very best. There are no other
mixed paints to compare with them
A. J. JOHNSON & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

Senator Spooner is reported as pre-
dieting that Wisconsin's twenty-four
delegates in the republican National
co ivention, at Philadelphia, next week,
will vote for Governor Scofield for vice
president
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
Agricultural Prosperity.

Farming pays,
These days;
Don't matter what
You go5
planted on y'r laud.
Y understand
Er how
you pillow,
Whether you do it by steam.
X mewl team.
IL you rotate
Y'rcrops + use this yer phosphate
IL what all;
barge or small
Farming pays.
on may raise
Oats
X Shoats
Iermatteses r summer squash,
B'gosh
X partickler Gain
But sum rain,
Wet r dry days,
Earning pays,
You bet
An yet
There amt no harm
70 stain. that 1t does pay the man wha
runs farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
Notes From the Congregational Pnipit.

Mid-week service on Thursday evening.
Subject: Paul at Athens, Acts XVII.
The Modern Woodmen of yiroqua and
vicinity, will worship ut the church on
Sunday morning. The pastor will
preach sermon on THE New Philan-
thropy." In the evening the pastor will
preach at O'Clock.
The ice cream social was very success
full at the home of Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ.
Bennett. last Friday evening. Receipts
nearly $12.O0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

The state democratic convention was
held in Milwaukee ON Tuesday Bryan
and the entire Chicago platform were
enthusiastically endorsed. Delegates
elected to the Kansas City Convention
from this district are j. NJ. Smith Of
Mineral Point, and Cash" f. White, of
Ontario Robert B. Mccoy of Sparta is
also delegate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
Fooled Again.

$50 glad to meet you, my dear fellowl
I've left my purse at home and want
So"
What do you want $40 for? Here's
3 cents so you can take the car and go
back after your purse"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
WISCONSIN WEATHER AND CROPS.
Report Of the Conditions as Given by the U. s De-
partment Of Agriculture for Wisconsin
Section for June II.
TEMPERATURE.

The average temperature for the week
was slightly higher than last week, es-
pecially over the southwestern counties,
ranging from 10 degrees over the lower
Black River valley 10 81 degrees along
Lake Superior. The nights were quite
cool during the latter part of the week,
tine temperature approaching the frost
point In the northeastern counties. AT
Pemblne, Marinette county, heavy
frost occurred on Friday night, killing
tender Vegetation
RAINFALL.
The drought in the northern and central
portions of the state was relieved to some
extent by the local thunderstorms. ac-
companied by moderate rains. which oc-
Cured In many localities on Wednesday
night. These storms appear to have
been more general over the northern
portion OF the state than elsewhere, and
were OF tie greatest benefit to the favor
ed localities. On Saturday and Sunday
rains OF more general character occur
red, especially in the central and south
ern counties, and although ON account of
the extremely dry condition of the soil
more rain would be of benefit in most
sections, it is believed that the drought
is practically broken for the present. ex-
cept in few isolated localities v here the
rains are reported too light to be of ma
terial benefit s
CORN.
Early paintings have generally suffer
ed but little from the drought and are in
good condition, but the later paintings
have in many instances failed to germi-
nate and will have to be replanted. In
those sections where the moisture has
been sufficient the crop is in good condi-
ton.
WINTER WHEAT AND RYE.
Are heading ont fairly well, although
the straw is very short.
OATS AND BARLEY.
The drought has seriously injured
these crops in many localities, especially
on high land The recent rains will un-
doubtedly improve the prospect, but the
damage IN some places is irreparable.
GRASS AND PASTURES.
The rains will improve the pastures,
but the hay crop will be very light and
in some localities almost failure
TOBACCO.
Transplanting is progressing slowly.
on account of the dry weather, but the
recent rains will improve the conditions
greatly. The plants are generally
healthy and strong, having been kept
growing during the dry weather by irri-
CATION.
FRUIT.
Small fruits have been injured by the
continued dry weather. The prospect
is good for an abundant crop of apples
plums and cherries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

Ex-Governor George W. Peck has
been nominated by democrats of the
Fourth, or Milwaukee district for con
gress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
Closing Out of Millinery.

Mrs B. f. Norris is closing out her
stock of millinery goods at less than
cost prices Call early. She is still To-
Gated in the second story of Dahls drug
store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
G. MUNsoN. Editor and Proprietor.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 10, 1900

War matters in China are becoming
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

The great labor strike still prevails in
st Louis 1t is one of the most deter
mined contests this country has expert
enced in long years. Here are some Of
"a ras1,lts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

For sALE-DRUG STORE AT DE SOTO.
! Price, $500 For particulars write Or. o.
EwERs ReAdstown Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

-TowneT's new line of wall paper is
now ready, Do not buy until you see
his Immense line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13
The
Chicago
Tribune

IL newspaper for bright and Intelligent pso.
PIE IL IA made up 10 attract people who think
Is not neasal or oolsrlees, constantly trim.
mHig IN an endeavor 10 please both sides. but
Is independent in the best sense ~ the word.
Ii has pronounced opiaions and is fearless In
expressing them, but it iH always fair so its
opponents.
datsers of national or vital public interest
get more space IL. THE TRIBUNE than ia any
other paper in the West.
For these reasons IL il the newspaper voN
should read during the sorthceming political
campaign
THE TRIBUNE's financial columns never
mislead the public
us facilities for gathering news, both local
and foreign, are far superior to those of any
other newspaper in tE= West
II presents the news in as fair a way as nos
sloie, and lets its readers form their opinions
While it publish es the most comprehensive
articles on all news features Il you are busy
the Summary OF THE DAILY TRIBUNE"
published daily on the first page gives YOU
orlehy all the news of the day within one col.
umn.
Its sporting news is always the best and its
sunday Pink Sporting Section is better than
any sporting paper in the country.
Il is the "eleanest' daily printed in me West.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

Small fruits have been injured by the
continued dry weather. The prospect
is good for an abundant crop of apples,
plums and cherries.