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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-10-04

William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and
several other capitalists, it was re.
ported in Paterson, N. j., Monday,
are negotiating for the purchase of the
Rogers locomotive works. with a view
to their extension and the Inauguration
of imprOyemepts
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-10-04

l
| their feet were gathering up the un-
4 fortunate mussels left behind among
| the rocks when the tide went out. The
sun shone level across the pools and
| filled them with molten red gold and
4 transformed the ragged sea-weed on
tho boulders into emerald and purple
velvet. Then the lights flashed out
from Hayre and HarHeur across the
bay and the sea turned as the moon
rose, and came LAUNDERING on the
cliffs and crashing en- the bit of
shipgly beach,
had breakfast under an arhor and
shared it with sociable pigeon, and,
unwillipgly. with yellow Jackets who
make dining, al fIesco, precarious.
Charming as are the surroundings Of
Villervile, its great forest on the hill.
top, with giant pines. and oaks and
beeches, their gnarlea trunks covered
with ivy, the shady lawns between
hedges, and .bowery holows crowned
! with summer seas, yet the life of the
: village is even more interesting. Most
, of its av ,cations are frankly carried OF
in the street in the most intimate anc
3 friendly way, perhaps because thu
s houses are too small tn hod them
Fishing nets were being woven o
g mended, tangles combed out on litt
|. curly pates, fishing costumes rinse'
/. and hung to dry, beans strung 10
n dinner: market was held on an ope
o lot and housewives in bare heads bar
e gained for fresh vegetables or OK
j; changed them for fsh. Around a larg
>, vat of water, women were kneelinR o
ii stone coping, chatting and gossipin
i; while they beat with paddles an
10 pounded with stones, the unfortunat
10 clothing entrusted to them to wash
5. Under q garden tree nuns were kni
Wing and teaching their a-b-abs, to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30
GENERAL ROGERS CANDIDACY.

EDITOR CENSOR: -- Please allow me to
suggest TO the people few timely
thoughts with reference TO our choice
for governor,
Vernon county has always been proud
of the splendid record of the governor
we furnished the state. General Rusk
was an energetic citizen. faithful TO
every trust true in every humble posi-
ton, and idolized in his later years by
all the people He rose from the hum
blest occupations by virtue of noble
nlanliness. He did not need 10 be a
lawyer to become a successful governor.
He simply needed 10 have won the con
fidence of the community where he was
best known. both as civilian and as a
soldier Vernon county again offers the
commonwealth candidate for the nigh
est office General Rogers has long been
an active Industrious. Intelligent and
useful citizen of this county. for m nv
years intimately associated wit
late Governor Rus&. stliItdings1)
to shoulder with him in eyeryla
pubic enterprise. He served al
in the army during the war9r re-
bellion. His records as soldier dcitj
zen are unblemished. Vernon auntv
should honor herself by honoring most
worthy citizen General Ro gers should
be presented as our first choi &c FOR GO
ernor.
We cannot complain il other GOV nties
have first choice diverse frnmA urs.
neither do we merit blame if we seek
for recognition. E. B. HYDE
Retreat, May 2S 1909
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30
ONE OF The OLD GUARD SPEAKS.

Genial. large-hearted, patriotic Ed.
Coe, a war veteran, asks in tt asst issue
of his Whitewater Registed l. 1t is not
about time that the statute making
Memorial Day legal holiday. be re-
pealedg 1t looks very much 60 us as If
this We're So The anniversary set aside
for the bestowing of honorable tokens
of remembrance upon the graves of our
patriotic dead is fast becoming an ocea-
sion for fun-making and hilarity.
Being a legal holiday the ordin-
airy vocations of the community are
suspended. and. while few give heed
to the significance Of the time a very
large proportion seek for the recreations
OF an idle hour there are ball games in
the day time and dances in the evening.
The appropriate incidentials Of the 4th
of July become the very Inappropriate
staples of Memorial Day The solem-
mites and beautiful obse{vances Of the
anniversary in the early years of its
institution have in many localities been
replaced by the orgies of wake. We
are about ready to say let the day
cease TO be legal holiday, let the schools
and shops and stores continue their
usual operations, and leave the strewiug
of flowers on the graves Of our fallen
soldiers to the few to whom it is heart
felt privilege and sacrament
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

Congressman Babcock makes ar inter
view from Washington in which he
gives as his opinion that control of the
next House of Representatives viii be
very close. We have now only thirteen
majority. He thinks there will be loss
of some close districts in the middle
west, but prophesies that they viii he
made good in New York, Pennsylvania,
and Massachusetts Reports indicate
emphatically that President Mckinley
will ne reelected Mr. Babcock is of
the opinion that Senator Fairbanks of
Indiana, will be nominated for vice
president.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Mineral Point Tribune


Every democratic member of the house
judiciary committee voted against the
proposed constitutional amendment,
reported from that committee by the
unanimous vote of its republican mem
bers, giving congress authority todefiue,
regatldte, ccotrol, prohibit or dissolve
trusts monopllies, or combinations
whether visiting N the form of corpora
tions or otherwise. That shows what u
lot Of buncombe is represented by, the
democratic bowls for some action against
trusts. When republicans propose ac-
ton of the most sweeping nature the
democrats oppose it and attempt to
excuse their opposition by trotting out
the doctrine of States rithts.
One thousand Indianains expect 10
attend the national republican conyen-
ton in Philadelphia this year, to make
a demonstration in behalf of Senator
Fairbanks, in preparation for a regular
campaign to make ION the republican
presidential candidate in 1894,
Insurgent Senator Pettigrew, of South
Dakota. is morally responsible for the
lives of many American soldiers. I'm
fortunately, our freedom of speech
allows Z. S. senator to make CON
summate ass of himself
State Journal, The democrats seem to
think it simply awful that there should
be dishonesty in re HaYana postoffice.
1t is well to remember against the dis
honesty Of one or two Havana officials,
that ont of II, 600, 900 pieces of register
ed mail annually handled by the United
States postal service the loss has been
only II, 900 of per cent, and that of
the immense mass of ordinary letters
the loss has been only 77-l0, 900 of per
cent. The general average of honesty
rs well as efficiency among American
postal employees is very high. 1t is the
best paid service of its kind in the worlds
and, as rule, it is carefully guarded.
The postal system in Cuba has suffered
from the haste with which it was organ
ICED, and also from the fact that it was
merely a temporary expedient.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30
south Dakota Republicans made the

South Dakota Republicans made their
nominations for state officers last Thurs
day The nominee for governor, Mr..
Chas. n. Herried, is a Wisconsin boy.
one of the most worthy sons the Badger
state has sent out into the world. BY
hard knocks Mr. Herried worked his
way through the Galesville university,
later graduating from the state universe
ty law school During the sessions OF
the legislature Of 1sSi-2 he was fellow
employe in the senate with the editor Of
the CENSOR. South Dakota viii have a
worthy and brilliant young governor in
Mr.. Herried
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

The total amount of money in circula-
ton in the United States was about a
billion and a half dollars in 1896. This
year. under protect ton and the gold
standard. it exceeds two billions The
per capita circulation is now $2S, 50.
This is another democratic prediction
DESTROYER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

The republican party has always de-
pended upon commercial tranquility
and prosperity for its success. Demo
cratic hope is founded upon strikes and
business depression.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

Kentucky democrats are clamoring
for election of United States senator's by
direct vote of the people. At the same
time they are committed to the policy of
electing governors by the skulduggery
of partisan legislatures
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

Chairman Babcoek, of the republican
congressional committee, will establish
headquarters in Chicago this year 1t
is expected that the center of the
political fight this year viii be in the
central western states.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

AhS-
Just received very choice selection
of fans from New York city. Young
ladies who are in want of a nice fan
for graduation day ex rcises will do
well to see this stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

The scarcity of issues for democratic
campaigning is shown in the eagerness
of the leaders of that party to lug in the
South African war and other foreign
questions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

An official call for the republican state
convention has been given out by Chair
man Treat of the central committee. 1t
will be held in Milwaukee, August Sth.
Vernon county will be entitled to
eighteen delegates. Total number of
delegates to the convention will be / ,067
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30

The policy Of condensed Americanism
is not making any perceptible gains.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30
Bryan and Towne.
they won t go iowr

-Necedah Republican.
But they will Next November when
the people at the ballot box command
them 10 get down
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30
THISISA HAPPYTIME TO WANT!

For thing is favorable the getting Comforts for the
for the weather dependable
chandise The OF this store has been gained showing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Ellis Usher fresh from the democratic
ranks, and his industrious co-worker,
Billie Hooker, have not yet announced
a meeting of all the other candidates
to put up job to scare little Bob La
Toilette out of his embryo gubernatorial
clothing There wouldn't be bit of fun
in this political game but for Ellis and
Billie.
Hudson Star. Politics comes high in
some localities Over in the eastern part
of the state candidate thought to run
for congress and it cost him $3.50 to find
out that he could not even carry his own
county.
Green Bay Gazette; With hardly an
exception the comments of the republi-
can newspapers of the state concerning
La Follett's candidacy fol governor have
been of the pleasantest kind The indi-
cations are that the canvass will be made
by the various candidates in manner
to cause no animosities end the fortunate
i4ominee will he given the hearty sup
port of the entire party.
Hons Ira B. Bradford and Robert NJ.
La Toilette are both natives of the great
Badger state should either be nomi'
mated and elected governor the great seal
Of this state, our emblem the badger,
would seem more appropriate and sig
nificant than ever before. One Of our
badger boys and old Abe, would make
a great combination in the state house.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14
SAY ouR ATTITUDE Is WEAK.
views of London Papers ON the Chit
nese situation.


nese situation.
London. Nov i4-Thc London morning
papers are again agtatcd concerning The
stability Of tho concern of Powers IN Chi
ma. The attitudes ~ Germany ana the
United States meet with disapprovai che
former because Count Won woidersea has
sent column 10 destroy the Ming tombs
an act which o. regarded as necdiessly
vlndictive. and the latter because it
threatens 90 break up the ooncert.
The Daily Chronicle comments upon tho
American attitude as feeble eompro-
mise 90 IS impossible 20 scceps.'
The Morning Post says.
1T would be- unreasonable for the Uni
ted States 10 break up the concert be-
cause they do not desire indemnity. The
Powers would probably be willing 20 con-
slider Americas objections. II. however
che United States have IN view some new
comblnatio OF Powers. o. would be- nee
essary for Great Britain and Germany 20
agree upon a common policy 10 be pur-
sued in the absence OF general agree
ment"
The STANDARD. which discusses che sub
ject with mere reference says:
American opinion on tho Chinose prob
lem is TOO uncertain TO be- considered se-
riousy"
Or Morr.Fon wiring % tho Times on
Sunday. expresses the opinion that china
viii readily accede 10 an the terms OF
the conioint note except tho execution of
the princes and officials which lt will
be impossible 10 fulnl while the court is
IN tho hands Of these very officials"
Considerable curiosity o. felt at Ticn
Tsln." says the Shanghai correspondent
~ tho Times. cas- 20 the Whereabouts of
tho japanese forces. which. though not
leaving tho country are disappearing
from Pcldn ana Tien Tsin. II ls not known
whittier
Referring edt0riaily 70 the present
stage Of the negotiations. the Times says;
"The United siatte accepted the Ger
man note demanding the punishment of
Prince Tlln and thc other guilty officials .
ana e will not bo harder to secure tine
punishment OF eleven officials than of the
three whore names scrc originally indi-
Gated by the state department. There
fore 81 is dimcult to see how America
could justify in her own eyes refusal
to Join with the other Powers IN steps
needful to secure this result"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14
.PEKIN A FREE PORT
ANOTHER IMPORTANT QUESTION ~
THE NEGOTIATIONS.
WILL PROBABLY BE DEMANDED
SUGGESTION COMES FROM HIGH
CHINESE CIRCLES.

IL May Also Bc Required That IN
Given Hearing before Punish
ment IL Innicted-Thts Does Not
Apply 80 the Present Extgcncs-- -
Chinese River Made Almost UnnRV-
iEabIc by Corp-c..
Washington. Nov i7-In addition TO the
point said 90 be agreed upon a rckin a.
a basis FOR settlement with China. as au-
nounced In cable dispatches 81 is under
stood that several other points are likely
60 receive attention when tho matter r.
taken up with tho Chinese ruvoya.
ono OF these Is ns 20 making the city OF
Pexin "an open port" for while it D. not
or the seacoast. tho purpose is 20 cx-
tend 10 % that freedom of commerce and
intercourse with foreigners which now
applies only 20 those open ports designat-
ed by treaties with China.
Tho suggestion that thls action be taken
has been made IN hieh Chinese quarters.
and its advisabrltv ls urged because Pee
kin. az the capital of the Chinese ems
pirc. Is the centre % influence throughout
The country
Another point which may b. propo "a
s. that capital punishm az hy o heading
or otherwiso shall not occur Boa future hy
imperial cdlct alone bui only af.or "a tri Al
such ~ O. given in civilized eomtrics. tie
accused having tn opportunity 60 b.
heard This does not apply 20 the eNe-
cwlons made necessary by the Boxer
movement.
Omcih dispatches have been received
here from the viceroys % the southern
provinces OF China. who thus far have
been most friendly 90 foreigners. stat
Ing that they were shocked by tho eNe-
cution OF the oct.ng viccroy o. chi II
and also stating that they feared that
this would have a serious effect in thote
localities hitherto favorabiy disposoi
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14
LABORERS AT OUTS
MUCH HIT-TERNEss nIsTwEEN THE
TWO CoNTINGENTs.
TWO CONVENTIONS GATHERED.
KNIGHTS or LAHon wRANCLE ~
sTIIL INErT IP.

Hoth Factions Gathered in HirmtnE-
ham. Ala, Are Ciaimtng Co BE the
Legal Convention of That organ
tsntion-noth nodics We're called
80 order aud zach - Conducting
Bu-iness-Paraons snss Courts De-
ctded Ia tIis tnNor.
birmingham. Ala Nov % Two CON
vcntians both claiming 10 De- the General
Assembly 81 the knights OF Labor ~ tho
unted states and canada are iu session
u this clty. as tbs outcome of tho spht
which has o. aurred 10 tho ranks oi tho
order
Tho plrson wing ~ The order. headed
by John NJ. rorsons ot New York as
grand master Workman arrived hero az
noon and was mot by Andrew J. oKeefo
Of thia city. member %, the National
Executive noari
The faction headel by John w. Hayes
arrived yesterday. and this morning tho
convention composed Of delegates q this
faction. was called a. orier Boo Magnolia
Hall hy Grand Master Workman y.
Chamberlain ~ Co.olHIo. who delivered
his annual ad1tea Preliminary orsauiga-
tion was effected after which the conycn-
ton settled down To- work
Tho Iarsons faction mot flis afternoon
Ca Eugiueera nan ana Was called 60 orr
der by Grand Master Workman rnrs ous.
who also delivered bios annual address
Committee were appointed anl an ad-
iournmeut taken unul Tomorrow morn
ing
There ). much bitterness between tho
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14
A RUMOREO DEFaLCsTlcN.
Assignment of Grant Bros, stock
Brokers, led 60 Report OF the
steaIlng Of sIan.OOO.

New York Nov B.-Thc firm Of Grant
Bros. stock brokers. made an assignment,
to-day to p e. s,cdmln. and che assign
ment was made tno basis OF a iot OF rum
ors which. iu substance. were to the cf-
feet that the stoppage OF the firms busi-
ness was due TO a defalcatlon.
The amount OF the dcfalcation was
placed az from $4,000 20 $4,000. but up
20 the present 40 ono connected with the
lrm Will admit or deny tho rumors that
are flying around ana just where they
started is not known.
The nrm was prominent on the stock eX-
change some years ago hut of late mas
been inactive. Alr. Stedmau says the
liabilities Will be below $4,000. AMI proc
ably less than haif thit sum. and that
Of late tte Grants have been winding up
their affairs
Mr. SteIman. when seen at his resi-
deuce tonight. was asked FOR statement
concerning the nrm. in1smuch as tnc
afternoon papers had published columns
of the AFFAIR ana has made certain inn
putatous concerning persons. he said.
Il shall not make any rCuor; uuiu 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning and then
will give this report 20 AN the uawspa-
pers az my office. ! know that certain
mputauons have boon made against cer-
tain persons. but ! advise ail 90 he care
ful and go slow in This matter I shall
be very careful myself 10 is Impossible
Tor me to make any statement tonight. J
care not wnat statements have been made
or published these DO not affect Boa any
way my purpose o. give oui thc state
meut of the firms condition tomorrow. g"
Asked if 30 were true that he called on
Capt MeClusky OF tho detective bureau ~
police headquarters iu connection with tho
case. Mr 5,eIman said:
II did not call ou capt MoNluslv of
any other member of tuc police depart
mcut in connection with thi. case. and !
DO not think ] win 40 so THat IS ail !
care 20 -ay about 90 io-uicnt"
Charles r. Grant said Hhen be was
questioned that hc would not say whether
cents or tN0pp was taken. lie said
Il have sat mp nights enough over u
now, nnd IT'S tho assiguec's business from
this time on. not mine"
a man familiar with tho Arms business
when asked about the rumored misappro-
priation. and that hc personally could not
say that 10 existed. He had been inform
% to that effect. and the information was
81 a nature which lel him 60 credit H.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14
Brc punDEN or TmE wAa.
Enort May Be Made 90 saddle n ON
TransVanI Mines.

London. Nov. 1.-THE early calling Of
Parliament with the object OF securing
for the government further borrowing
powers 20 meet the expenses OF the South
African and Chinese situations has caused
much comment 90 she money market.
u H. understood that the government
has already borrowed 10000 from the
Bank of England and further operations
or this kind would be- imprudent and
would disorganize the money market. II
q quite impossible 10 forctci what
amount the chancellor Of the cxchequer
will ind IL necessary 20 borrow. The gem
eral idea IS that tho figure will bc some
where between fZ5oo0oo and 100000 a
strong feeling g. expressed against plac-
lnr any portion Of the loan ln the United
States.
one suggestion IN the mark-t yerteriay
was th8i an issue might be made ~ .
TrausYaai loan Tor l1l0o1oO or f00oo0l
with the interest guaranteed by the Brit
ish government.
n ls evident that Sir Michael Hicks
Beach has no easy task hefore him. in
his speech ~ Bristol he said that he had
desired 10 resign bur had bron y rsuad
"a 90 remain Ia offce. South African
capitalists are protesting againrt tn
Trunsvaal being sad1ied with the cost 81
th. war while British taxpayers are
equally anxious 60 have The mines ear
the burden
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14
EIGHTEEN NEW MEMBERS.
nenpportionment Of Congress VIII
Probably Give THAT Many "a the
Lower House.


"a7i'HA'ol' NOV. i"' or 'H'
Census Merriam was 40 the While House
To-day.
"a. s,t,,a ,bc ,tt,rti,, ~ tbc tr.-ii.rt
10 ''' i''s 'nf' '"' "-"''s '" ''e l'''-
lation ~ The United states. the total OF
which has been 8nuourced are ln such
t..... +t.. .,.,. ,,.tft d.. a.. ,t... .ti.,.,l ..,
congress "hen II meets Tor any acton u
may desire to take in the direction 81 a
reepportloumert bllf.
,,,.. .,-,t..,,,..,,, ,..t.,.,.... t. ,.,,,,.
OF ih' t"tiith census VIII % One op'i-
alive hV law in fWa Thtro urnbnh'v viii
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14
GREENE AND GllNoR HEARING.
several Witnesses for Defense Were
on the stand.

several Witnesses for Defense Were
on the stand.
New York. Nov. i3-Thc examination
IN the case % tho three Gaynor broth
ers aud B. D Greene was resumed to-
day with tho cross examination OF Camp
bell Ford. an aueineer. His testimony was
technical in reply TO questions ooncerning
the contracts and specifications. and
about the making Of the mattresses which
composed the fusciucs used Ia savannah
harh0r improvements.
Thomas p. Gayuor. a relative Of the ac-
cused contra ctors. was next examined
Ills testimony was bearing on the cutting
Of che nrushwood ana the making 81 the
mattresses composing the faseines sunk
from the foundations az Point Peter. lie
said thut Doc BAD beard these government
officials express themselves a. being sasis-
fled with che work
Frank crisp. who was a recorder iu the
surveys made hy the engineer corps ar
thc time Capt. carter had charge % Thee
harh,r Improvement work. the lass wit
ness 81 tho day said that tho mattresses
which wero sunk at tho jctty were in his
opinion -olld.y built The hearing viii BE-
continued tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14
TmE THANsvALL Musr PAY.
VIII Have to Hear share of south
African war.

London. Nov i3-slr Michael Hicks
Beach. chancellor of tho cxchequor. speak
fing this evening in Bristol. said it wou,d
not bo his privilege in tho next budget 10
relieve the taxpayers. lie wished be-
could say that be was not about 20 In
crease the budget. but. the government s
expenditure had been enormous. especial
ly in China and South Africa Hc declared
emphatlcHily. however that the wealth
~ the Tmuwaal would have 10 bear part
% tho South African expenses
"Of COURSE" said Sir Michael. I'VE must
not spoil the future of the Transvaal
hy attempting 20 impose upon u a great
~ burden than n could reasonably bear.
That would ba cutting our own throats.
Therefore the British taxpayers must
necessarily bear "a large part Of the cost
81 the war"
fo also emphasized tho fact that the
maintenance Of o strong army and navy
would Involve "a further considerable ox-
peudlturc.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-14

In the steamers wake and wash. Tho cap-
tain vainly ordered fun speed ahead. The
sleht and smell will bc ever with us.
Prom Hiagovctchcnsk 60 Aguu. forts
nvo kilometers numerous villages studded
tho hank. with a thriving industrious pop
ulaiion of over lo'ooo. That ot Aigun was
2ooo 40 one Wiz ever know the num-
ber of those who pcrished by shot. sword
and stream. Not village is left The si-
lence ot death was around us. tho smok-
iug ruins Of Alguu on the right with
broken down. crumhnnr walls and shat
tered rooacss houses"