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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
THE BADGER STATE.
NEWS OF THE WEEK CCHc.SEiT
CONDENSED.
Farmer Wounded by "a Tramp-An-
other Killed by Lightning-Sma
pox Breaks Out in Lumber Camp
Short Biueberry Crop.

Frank Jandl, a prominent farmer of
the town of Caledonia. has three bullets
in his body. and may die, having been
murderously assaulted by u man known
as Joe. The latter and companion
named Frank Sloup applied at the Jandl
farm for work They proved worthless.
and were driven away. Joe returned
and when Jandl was getting breakfast
entered the kitchen and deliberately shot
the latter in the breast and ran from the
house. Jandl followed. and when the two
were outside the tramp fired four more
shots, two taking effect in JandPs arms.
Jandl was too weak to follow his assail-
ant, who escaped. The tramp is about
y years of age. He came from Chi
cago, and said his father was business
man of that place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

New York-There are few caaEges m
the business situation TO be recorded Una
week. Sentiment appears TO he slISnuy
improved. but no pronounced increas@ Gu
the trade movement is noticeable liz Is
likely that none will be seen until the
crHp outlook can be gagged with great
CT degree of accuracy and something
more is known with regard TO the proa-
able course of the money markets aexe
fall So far as the volume oe business
On the stock exchanges is concerned
there has not been any Improvement
worta mentioning, but the tene ct the
markets has been strong and soae Of the
specia)ties have shown sharp adTaHces-
Possibly the most encouraging develop
ment in the situation is the effort which
is being made by the large irea and steel
interests to arrive at an understanding
regarding production and prices The
capital of the country is working on
broad business lines.
Chicago-Considerab activity chRrac-
terized operations on the Board OF Trade
during the week, but il was mainly con
fined to professionals, interest of the gen
eral public having largely disappeared as
prices receded The action of the grain
markets was for the most part governed
by the climatic Influences upon the grow
Ing crops. Wheat, after selling lower
than it has touched for month or more.
rested Saturday within u cent a hashea
of the price it closed at the week previ-
Gus. There is great difference of opinion
regarding the seasons probable produc-
ton of both wheat and corn. although the
action of the market gives indubitable iT-
dication of the side of the quest'-a TO
Which the majority inelines. With re-
gard to wheat, the preponder4Gce OF opin-
ion points to belief in somewhat higher
prices for the soasc.i than prevailed dnR~
ing the one previous, but there is a sug-
gestion that from the recent decline OF
II cents bushel from the top OF the
former advance more moderate We've OF
the eject of the crop damage in this
country in its relation to the worlds pro
duction have come TO prevail. While
good feeling exists among the other pow
ers, the war in China is not likely to be
Of any benefit to the bulls ia wheat, ic
for no other reason than the oertaiR eff
feet it will have in producing another
heavy advance in ocean freights. Unless
the worlds total wheat production shall
prove smaller than Mt present believed
after its measure can be more 4ccurasely
taken-the highest prices of the ecssaa
probably already have been secx. Cora
gives promise of a bountiful crap, and
although stocks of old graiR are b. 'ieved
to be small and the shipping dcmaad ex-
cellent, it win be dif'cult re pecvsRt
further decline in price unless the wealth
or shall again become unpropitious-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Odds and Ends-

Prof Max Kroner, Berlin, the we'll
known painter, is dead.
4 Chicago man has opened an up-to-
date barber shop in Paris.
Santa Fe Railroad in California will
Csc I'll for fuel on all locomotives.
Great damage has been doLe in the
Salt River valley, Ariz.. by droIth.
KlOudike gold cleanup this gear is es-
timated at from $4,000. GO to So, 600,
coo
Jack Whalen, demented Cynthiana,
Ky, killed his brother-in-lsw, Wm. Nor
gan, prominent farmer. by a blow with
an az.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
"HELLo" ACROSS THE OCEAN.
Important Discovery Which Will Ell
tend the Telephonci- Use wIness.

In pOrtanf discovery W hteh Will En-
tend the Telephone Use su iEess.
At last n way has 0een provided TO tef-
cphonc across the ocean. That old scieR-
tific bugbear, the saturation of the Sble
covering, which prevents the voice being
heard over long distances, has been over
come and nothing except the laying of a
properly constructed cable now prevents
our having direct speech with Europe
The discovery is announced by Prof. NJ.
A. Hupin Of Columbia ,'7Ilege, and even
il Prof Hupin's reput lid not vauch
for the Authenticity Of laims the en-
thusiastic manner Of their acceptance by
scientific men generally proves that
most important discovery has been made.
Aside from the spectacular element of
tclephoning across the Atlantic oceaa+ the
discovery is of much value 10 land teie-
phone and telegraph lines that NOT only
vii! it be possible hereafter to talk Ii
rcctiy between New York and San Fran
cisco, but the cost Of doing so can be re-
duced to what is now demanded fer tesS
than half that distance.
Prof iupin's invention consists %
nothing more than n series Of simpl. coils
Of wine 70 be inserted Mt intervals OF
,.ight to q mile under a sheath of tho
ga bic. This device which is known as
choke coil has the effect Of limiting the
capacity Of n wire 10 hold electricity and
thus the speed is increased. Prof. HUI
pin says that his invention will increase
the speed of an ocean cable 300 times
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
MORE MISSIONS IN PERIL.
Governor of Hai-Nan Can Protect For
eigners No Longer.

Governor of Hai-Nan Can Protect For
eigners No Longer.
Consul General WildmaE at Hong
Kong has been informed that the Chin
ese governor of the Island Of iaI-Nan
has served notice on the consus that he
is unable to protect the foreigner any
longer The American missions have APP
pealed to Consul Wiidman to send war
ship to Hollow to bring away the for
eiguers.
Two hundred Russian troops guarding
the railway between Charbin and Telin
were surrounded nv 1900 Chinese with
artillery and massa,red after prolonged
resistance. Many mi ,si0naries and hun
dreds Of native converts were butchcred
July 4 in southern Uai-Nau. 1t * re-
ported that the missionaries at Nodia
have been murdered.
The imperial edict promulgated by
Viceroy TAX at Canton has left dis
agreeable impression in Washington.
Despite the Chinese minister's view
to the contrary. this edict is looked
upon as suspiciousiy like a prelim-
mary 10 formal declaration OF war
and as only one step toward securing
time to move Chinese forces into better
position for defense against the interna-
tionals
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

run QUE and from h!sh hank the in
telligent horse COX in the situation,
sliding down the difficult slope on his
launches TO the gangpiank, and with
his rider was soon safely aboard the
steamer. Grants groom was captured at
Belmont, and colored cook belonging
TO Confederate colonel escaped with
the Northern troops. An exchange was
proposed by Bishop Polk, the Confeder-
ate commander ut Columbus, Grant re-
plying that he had no authority to ex-
change 4 black man. but the cook could
return 10 the colonel if he SO desired.
The slave did not, but Grants groom
was nevertheless coarteously sent back
by the Confederate prelate- general.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
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Beers BOLD STROKE.
Dewet Cuts Roberts Comm unications
and Captures 100 HighIanders.

Dewet Cuts Roberts Comm unications
aud Captures 100 HiShlanders.
Gel. Dewet succeeded in cutting Lord
Roberts communications, both by rail
way and telegraph, and captured 100 OF
the Highlanders. The story of the Fed
eral commanders bold raid reached Lon
don in the form Of telegram from Gen.
Forestier-W Walker, dated at Cape Town,
forwarding a dispatch from Gen. Knox,
as follows
Have followed commando since July
10. Hard. sharp fighting Mt Palmiet-
fonteiD, July 10. Prevented from pursu-
ing laager by darkness; 500 Beers found.
Our casualties five killed and seventy-six
wounded. Enemy doubled back through
the Paardekral in the darkness. l be-
lieve the commando consists of 1000
men and four guns and is accompanied
by President Steyn and both the De-
vets" Gen Knox continued: THE wire
and main line OF the railway north Of
Honingspruit have been cut and also the
telegraph to Pretoria and Poet ufstrom.
According to my Information, Dewet has
crossed the railway and going north"
Gen. Kelly-Kenny telegraphs from
Bloemfontein; The railway has been cut
north of Honingspruit and Il supply train
and 100 Highlanders captured by the enc
| my. A report was received this morning
that large force OF the enemy Is NOV
ing on Honingspruit. All communication
| with Pretoria IS cut of.
The British war Office received a tele-
gram from Lord Roberts which repeats
the news contained in the telegram from
Gen. Forester Walker. given above, and
continues; "Mcthuen continued his march
after the occupation of IIcckport. and
engaged the encmy's rear guard at Xinds-
fontein, Casualties, one killed and one
wounded. Early Saturday he attacked
the enemy AT ELEPHANTS mex and com
pletely dispersed them, inflieting heavy
loss. Our casualties were slight. BY
these successes Rustenburg has been re-
lieved and Methucn and Baden-Powell
have joined hands. Hunter reports that
Bruce Hamilton secured strong position
on the Spitzray. with battery and the
Cameron Highlanders and 800 mounted
men. Our casualties were three OF the
Camerons killed"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

ers than Republicans, or
any threats made By Democrats, The
question was considered too general by
the court and was ruled out Gov. Brown
said the defense expected 10 show plain
ly expressed intention on the part of SEN
ator Gocbel and his associates to Gust the
Republicans regardless of the merits of
the case. I'VE will show your honor" he
said, that one of the counsel in this case
said Goebel would be Governor If every
white Republican in Kentucky had to be
killed"
Judge Cantrill accused Gov Brown of
making political speeches 20 the audience
and not arguing point of law. Only the
arrival of the noon hour and recess pre-
vented serious breach.
The first witness called by the prose-
cution was John Ricketts, of Knox County.
He said that during the excitement at
Frankfort Henry Youtsey told him the
best way TO settle the contest was to put
Goebel out of the way; that Goebel could
be killed from the executive building and
that whoever did it could escape through
the basement and barber shop. He said
his job depended on the Republicans win
ming t. Nnrtest. Youtsey said: 1--WE got
500 and there are twelve others with n
like amount to pay for the work" VII
ness admitted, on cross-examination, that
Powers had always eounseled sobriety
and no violence.
During the afternoon Adjt. Gen. Muir
ray was on the stand and produced sew
eral letters written by Powers. They
were of no material value w. L. Reed
er Of Knox County said that Charles FL
ley told him Their. would be trouble at
Frankfort and that he would not be dr-
prised if Goehel wrs killed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

JESTER BURNED A TRUNK
Mysterious Actions of Defendant in
1871 Related by Witnesses.

Mysterious Actions of Defendant in
1871 Related by Witnesses
The third week of the trial OF Aiexan-
der Jester began at New London, No.
Monday with A. NJ Martin of Indiana on
the witness stand. He swore that hs
first met Jester on the streets Of Web
ster, lad. He made arrangements Ia
meet Jester at Indianapolis and accom-
pany him overland to the Jester farm,
neear Wichita, Kan. Witness described
their journey through the States aud the
property Jester had, much of which cor
responds with the property af Gilbert
Gates Witness also swore that between
Fort Scott and Unioaton, Kan, Jester
burned up a trunk. This is supposed to
have been the trunk belonging TO the
missing Gates.
r. " Martin. also of Indiana, testified
that he accompanied Jester and the
Street party from Indiana to Kansas He
saw Jester burn n trunk on the route
while In Kansas. He had never seen the
trunk until it was on the fire. He was
impressed with testers demeanor, he be
ing reserved and guarded in what he said.
Joseph III. Thompson Of Richmoud.
Ind, testified that Jester stopped at his
home In 1871 and stayed there for some
thing like q week. He had two teama
and when asked where he got the bay
team said be "dickered for it from a
young fellow who was travelling with
him" The boy was aveling with him,
but &C. tired and left him in Missouri to
20 home, he said. The witness said that
after Jester left he found some grain
sacks in the barn with the name A A.
Gates on them. Witness said he noticed
that Jester was very restless while at his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Lightning Kills a Farm Hand.

William DIP, farm hand employed by
Peter Bartletson on the Harlow farm,
near Eau Claire, was killed in a pecu
liar manner. He saw a storm coming
up, evidently, and started back for the
farm, but did not have time TO reach
shelter before the storm was upon him.
He had raised the knives of his harvester
from the ground and still had his hand
on the lever controlling the blade, when a
bolt of lightning struck the iron of the
machine. dip was struck dead and both
horses were killed. While the horses
fell together when killed by the stroke,
dip remained inshis seat on the machine
dead
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

director of the China Merchant Steam
ship Company and the leader of dozen
private enterprises. Sheng has shown
remarkable capacity for the absorption
Of the Western business spirit and has
been quick TO realize the wealth that Is
to be created out of the undcveloped con
dtions and resources of China. He was
first brought out by Ii Hung Chang, WHO
became his patron. but Sheng soon dis
played talents which promised to enable
him to surpass his eminent friend in mod
ern enterprise if not in statecrGft lie
has been called the Vanderbilt OF
China
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Roles OF Current Events

Cumberland. Md, cement mills burned
Loss $4,000.
Isaac II. Pollard. Norfolk, Va, killed
Miss Ella Owens and hmselg
The equal suffrage amendment was de-
feated At the recent Oregon election by
q vote OF 2S.402 ID Zf.26J.
Pretoria kilograms shy that supplies es
warm clothing are reaching Lord Rob
crts infantry, who had been ragged
ue Lourenzo Marquee correspondent
~ the London Times says: Beth the
bugehers and the foreigners who are ar
irving here profess a strong belief that it
will take from three 10 six mouths to sab
due the Beers"
a dispatch from Lourenze Mavuuez
SAYS; "A consignment from foreign
firm marked Dutch cheese-damaSed.
proved TO contain army boots for the
Beers. 1t passed customs with unusual
dispatch and the British consul is maxi
ing representations to The Portuguese
Government"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01


Mr. Bristow finds that Neely's embez-
elements aggregated at least S13l,Tt3
and says he was justified in recommend
ing the removal of Director General
RathLcue. Whether or not the latter
was guilty with Nicely in the embezzle-
ments, he says, there can be no doubt
that in the matter of unauthorized per
diem allowances, personal expenses and
warrants Cashed and unaccounted for. he
Enlawfully appropriated to his own use
money of the Cuban revenues. For This.
Mr.. Bristow says, he believes Mr.. Rath-
bone should be required to answer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

in the declaration that
ID ire ctor General
Rathbone is guilty OF
gross official neglect
aud also of fraudulent
practices; that his
guilt is only less than
that OF Charles Il. w.
Nicely and the latter's
subordinate accom-
plices. and that de
y % s Q d Postmaster
Thompson of Havana
is involved in the net
work of fraud. These
findings are made
public in the report of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

telegraphs of the en-
pire, and who is said
to be one of the most
capable. intelligent and
broad-minded Of men
in China. He has had
charge not only of the
telegraphs. but of the
railways also. He is
the head of the impe-
rial bank, a position
akin to the secretary
ship Of the treasury,
and he is the principal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

Bryan was given the gavel that was
used al Kansas City.
New York Republicans will hold their
State convention during the FIRST week in
September.
In West Virginia only sixty days resi-
ience in county and one year in the
State is required for suffrage
Croker says Bryan viii carry New York
City and make a strong fight in tn Si.,e.
He says Hin viii do bis part.
Gov MCMILLAN Of Tennessee has with
drawn from the senatorial contest. 1t il
now between Carmack and Snodgrsss.
Tie Independent Democrats OF the
Fifth Assembly district in New York,
who have maintained g separate organiza
ton since 1895. have organized for this
years campaign.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
I.eft an InfaI,t in n satcbeI.

Dir. Charles ID. Mcdonald and wife of
Mineral Point confessed to leaving a 8
months-old child in a Satchel at the Plan
kinton House drug store in Milwaukee.
They We're arrested and locked up. The
doctor attempted suicide by taking an
over .oe of cocaine, but deal aid was
qulcF'y summoned and his life was saw
ed. Ihe baby was that of the daughter
of a farmer near Mineral Point. DR..
Mcdonald said he had agreed to place il
in some institution. The child was dead
when found
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Train Wreckers Are Fooled.

Some time during recent night eigh-
teen ties were planted on the railroad
tracks five miles south of Terre Haute.
Alex Swan, laborer at Wilson Il Co. 5
camp, Stella Junction, was coming to
town and removed the obstruction just in
time to prevent passenger train from
striking it. Swan also removed num-
Der of large rocks from a bridge a short
distance north
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Vow Hes Puzzled.

My dear" said Mrs. Blanks TO her
husband. don't you think it would be
good idea to get your life Insured
NO. / don't" he grufiiy replied. If
were TO do that it would just be- my
fool luck to live forever"
oh. well" meekiy answered Mrs.
B., then wouldn't think Of doing It,"
-C1ieago News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

interesting. there was a
spat between ex-Gov.
John Young Brown, Sc
nior counsel for Powers,
aud Judge Cantrill, in
which the attorney and
the judge exchanged a
hot passage of words.
II. Z. Combs of Glas-
gov was on the stand,
and Gov. Brown asked
him if there was any
drunkenness among oth-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
HAVE YELLOW FEVER.
Nine Deaths Reported from the Camp
at Pinnr del Rio.

Yellow fever has broken out in the bar
racks Of the Seventh cavairy and inc
First infantry In Pinar del Rio, Cuba.
There have been nine deaths during the
present month and eleven cases are now
uader treatment in the hospitals. Gen.
Lee ordered the camp moved three miles
TITO the country and quarantine will be
strictly enforced Special preparation
was made for thorough disinfection be
fore the FIRST infantry should embark
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Biueberry Crop Very Poor.

The blueber y crop in Douglas County
is now being harvested, and there are a
treat many Indians that are feeling ex
ceedingly blue over the outlook. The con-
dition of the crop is likely to cause very
hard times among these people this sum
mer The yield is only a small percent
age of the average yield, on account of
the great drouth which prevailed early in
TIE season. The Indians are now getting
as high as So bushe for them, where
as they got but about $3.50 per bushel a
year ago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
HOT WORDS IN POWERS CASE.

Judge Accuses Gov. Brown of MaicinE
Political Speeches in Court.
TAe Powers trial at Georgetown, KY,
developed several new features Monday.
In addition to the testimony. which was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
CUBA FRAUD REPORT.

Bristow SAYS Rathbone Is Only Less
Guilty than Neely.
Official investigation of the Cuban pos
tai frauds, made ny Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow has resulted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
One Hundred and Twenty Onarnntined.

A sick man was put aboard the North
ern Pacific train at Wentworth recently
and taken to West Superior for treat
ment. Several of the Ashland boys who
were on board the train bound for the
Eks carnival. saw the sick man, but at
that time the nature of his disease was
not known. 1t has since developed into
case of smallpox. and the entire camp
at that place, composed of 120 men in
charge of John Redy, has been placed
under quarantine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
My Mothers Hand !!

In one of those fierce engagements
which took place near Mechanicsvile
between the Confederate and Federal
forces in the eventful month of May
yo.Ing Lieutenant of Rhode Island
ba terry had hs right foot so shattered
by fragment of Il shell that, on reach.
ing Washington after one of those hor-
rible ambulance rides. and journey o.
n weeks duration, he was obliged to
undergo amputation of the leg, He
telegraphed home, hundreds of miles
away. that all was going well, and with
n soldiers forttude. composed himself
to bear his sufferings alone Unknown
to him. however. his mother. one Of
those dear reserves of the army.
las cened up to join the main force. She
reached the city at midnight and the
nurses would have kept her from him
until morning. one sat by his side
tanning him as he slept, her hand on
the feeble fiuctnaiing pulsations which
forebodpd sad results. But what wo-
mans heart could resist the pleading
Of n mother them III the darkness. she
was finally allowed TO glide in and take
the place ut his side She touched hts
pulse as the nurse had done. Not
word had been spoken: but the sleep
ing boy opened his Eyes and said;
THAT feels like my mothers hand,
Who is this beside met IL * my
mother; turn up the gas and let me see
my mother
The two dear faces met In one long
joyful sobb'ng embrace. and the fond
ness pent Up in each heart sobbed aud
painted and weat forth its expression
The tender loving, hut gallant fellow.
just twenty-one. his leg amputaied on
tine last day Of hiS three years service
underwent operation after operation.
and at last. when death drew nigh. and
he was told by fearful friends that it
only remained 20 make him comfort
able. said. he had looked death Ia the
face too many times 10 be afraid now,
and died az heroically az did the noble
men Of the famed Cumberland.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
VANDERBILT OF CHINA. "

Prince Sheu2, One OF the Leaders OF the
Celestial Empire.
A Celestial who is playing somewhat
conspicuous part in the present troubles
in China is Prince Sheng, the director of