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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

Two cars collbled on the Dayton,
S Springfield and Urbana electric road near
Springfield, Ohio. and We're telescoT -.
Probably twenty persons were injntcd.
One ear was loaded with persons return
ing from a church pic;.,, and nearly all
the passengers were hart. Motorman
Charles Armstrong hal a leg broken aud
was internally injured No explanation
of the collision is offered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
TWO KILLED By RAILROAD CARS.
Peculiar Accident at Pittsburg At
tended by Fatal Results.


Two persons were killed outright and
third seriously hurt tonight in most
peculiar railroad accident. The dead
are: Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards, 40 years
old; Thomas Morris. ~ years old. Thorn
as Edwards, husband of the dead wom-
an. had his leg SO badly lacerated that
it viii have to be amputated. The vic
tins were standing on South 9th street,
Pittsburg, at the end of blind switch
on the Pittsburg. Virginia and Charles
ton Railroad waiting for a long Pan
Handle freight to pass. The switch.
which Is on grade. was filed with ca
bosses. The freight broke in two at the
switch. The portion which turned into
the switch damned the line of cabooses
through the buffer into the waiting
party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
GREAT REUNION or VETERANS.
Coming G. A. II. Euca Elk pected
to BE O Record breaker.

looming u. A. IL. Euca IN puient TX peCted
to BE a Record Breaker.
Preparations '1r what is expected to
be the greatest Grand Army encampment
ever held in the history OF the organiza-
ton are now under way in Chicago, al
though the reunion of veterans will not
occur until the week beginning Aug. %.
1t Will lie the thirty-fourth in the organ
ization's history and it is proposed to
make it really notable. The encamp-
ment will extend over five days and in
this time the Windy City expects TO en-
terrain no less than 100000 strangers,
and to do this will spend more than $780,
600. All this amount has been pledged
by the citizens for this purpose and does
not include the thousands of dollars citi
Gems will expcnd privately in the care and
entertainment of guests.
One of the special features Of the en-
campment will be IA magnificent court of
honor to be erected along Michigan ave-
nut from Van Buren, to Twelfth street
distance OF nearly a mile. This is to
have great arches at either end. and the
whole will cost in the neighborhood of
$25, coo Each of the various paFades will
pass through this court of honor, at a
certain point of which President Nc
Kinley and other distinguished guests
will review the march Of he heroes.
All the men prominent in the G. A. L.
in the United States are to be invited
and 6,Oo0 invitations will be sent out.
In addition to the g. \. Il. meetings,
conventions will be held by the following
associations: Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie, Woman's Relief Corps. exprisoners
of War, Ladies of the q. A r. Daugh-
tiers Of Veterans, Army Nurses Associa-
ton, Loyal Home Workers. aud the
Naval Veterans
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
Contests ON the Diamond.
Following is the standing in the Amer


BY the overturning Of a rowboat In the
Washington Park lagoon, in Chicago, two
girls aud a young man were drowned
within sight OF alSther boat load Of
pleasure seekers nd half a dozen spec
"a on the bank sixty feet away. The
foI4t. nember of the party was saved by
those in the nearby craft after he had
made a van effort to rescue his compan-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

Part of House l. Wrecked, a Boy
Killed and Girl Hurt

A plot Of dynamiters To blow up the
family Of Henry Wilson at Williamsburg,
Ohio, was so far successful that the
death Of Il 10-year-old boy and the seri-
Gus injury Of girl resulted. The ex-
plosive was placed under one corner Of
the residence The room above was
wrecked and William Wilson persisted,
The sarl hurt was Miss Kate Tucker.
The other occupants If the house escaped
withnnt injury
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
Reinsurance from Pekin.

Minister WI. Chinese minister at
Washington, has received a reassuring
message from the Sheng, the Chinese di-
rector OF telegraphs, stating that the lega-
tons were safe and that Chinese i'm
perial troops were fighting the Boxers"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

The report Of the United States assay
office at Seattle for the fiscal year end
Ing june 80 has just been issued D,l.as
that time BOSS deposits, aggregating Sl3,
30.326.5S, have been received This is
more than double the amount received
for the yea ending June 30 1899.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

four men are dead and six others ara
in hospitals suffering from injuries which
may prove fatal. All of the victims were
fremen. The fire was one Of the most
stubborn and hard to fight that the fire.
men have had to contend with for years.
Its origin was in the basement Of T. g.
Evans 81 Co.'S china and glasswar es-
tablishment on Fifth avenue.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

Mrs, Sailie Scott. : white woman, was
taken from her home in the East View
section of Hardin County, Ky, at mid
night by a gang Of white caps and whip
ped with hickory switches until the blood
trickied from her feet and she was rem
dered unconscious. Mrs. Scott swore ont
warrants against her husband and his
brothers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
CAUGHT IN A wHIRLING SHAFT.
Mother and Child at Yanktons = ID.
Receive Scriou- Injuries.

htCtINt otfFUH7 INJW' to
The little child Of the family living at
the mill on John Brow ranch. near
Tyndall, s. H., was playing near the rod
that transmits the power from the arte-
sian well when her clothes caught and
she was Immediately whirled ound at
terrific speed. The mother in 'ryiug to
assist her also got her clothes O. dght and
alsc was whrled around. a mill hand
discovered the terrible plight of the moth
er and child and shut down the well. The
mother was bruised seriously aud the lit
tie one had leg broken in twc places,
the hair pulled out Of the top of its head
ard other injuries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

ANTONIO SOs0 and Jose NasuucE, TWO
prominent cattlemen. quarreled over a
cattle brand in the san Pedro Valley,
Arizona. and both men were killed in a
fight with guns. \ fcud between the cow
boys employed by the two men killed has
arisen and serious trouble is feared.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

Illinois Central passenger train M. 1.
the fast express between New Orleans
and Chicago, was attacked and held up
by six men two miles south Of WicklifJe.
Ky. and the express ear robbed of its
contents, including about $4,000 in cash.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

The trial OF Alex Jester. the aged
prisoner accused Of the murder of Gilbert
Gates, a brother Of John w. Gates, the
steel macnate, began in New London,
Mo. II is thirty years since Gilbert
t1nfn4 NAs killnE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

"On ae, cunt Of the high price Of other
meat. not only horse meat but also crne
meat, is used by people as an article Of
food in Germany" says Consul General
Gucnthcr Il Frankfort. in a report TO the
State Department.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
OuTank hit Lightning.

An oil tank southwest of Lima, Ohio,
containing 5000 barrels OF oil, was
fred ny lightning and is a total loss.
Hundreds Of men banked earth walls
around the tank to prevent the spread Of
the fire when it was shot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
Cowboy Kills virgil Earn.

Virgil carp. youngest of four brothers
of that name who gained national fame
by bloody ARRAYS with cowboys in Ari-
IONA, was killed at Wilcox. Cal, by John
Boyett. between whom and carp bad
blood had existed for years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
FEW BUSINESS FAILURES.
Trade Is Reported Dull after a Pros
porous Six Months.


porous Six Mouths.
Bradstreet's views the trade situation
thus: Business is usually dull at this
season, and this year no exception to the
general rule is remarked. A review OF
the last six months, however, gives little
comfort to pessimists Bank clearings,
it is true, are smaller by about II per
cent. than they were il the first half OF
1899; but railway earnings are about III
per cent. larger. and business failures, as
reported TO Bradstreet's, are the fewest
reported for eighteen years back Win
ter wheat has about all been harvested
in the Southwest, and the yield there has
been very large. Wheat, including -four,
shipments for the week. aggregate
3,0ls. S32 bushels, against 3.lS4,144 bush
els last week and 3, T5S 972 bushels in the
corresponding week Of 1899"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
licaVY Loss by Eire.

At Worcester, Mass, fire destroyed the
property Of the E. F. Crane Lumber
Company and the Daniels Cornell Com
pany, wholesale grocers. Fireman Luby
was probably fatally injured. Loss,
&125 900
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

Fire, supposed to have been started by
a drunken man. destroyed all the bust
ness houses on the north side Of Main
street, Window. MINI. The loss is $50.
600: insurance not known.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

Two boys were drowned in a tragic
manner at Pittsburg. Their names are
Chester Mccarthy, aged s years. and
Reuben Hester, aged .. The boys were
on an improvised raft watching men
dragging the river for the body Of Clar-
ence Luta. When Lutz's body was re
covered and was taken ashore the boys In
their desire 70 see the body capsized their
raft and both went down in fifteen feet
OF water
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

inspection Of the postoiice ut Gaines
Vile, Fla. and found the postmaster.
James Bell short in lsS accounts to the
amount Of 81 400. The shock of tha
discovery caused the death OF the post
master.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

The schooner 4 NJ Balou, eurag IN
the grain trade between the Bay Of
Quinte ports and Kingston. Ont was
capsized in squat al South Bay. None
Of the crew was lost
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

Fire at Prairie Depo, Ohio, destroyed
two squares Of business property, luclud-
ing loss Of from $4,000 20 $4,000.
Eighteen business houses were turned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

The entire family OF Samael Jones and
several guests at Wild Cherry Park. Mo,
partook ttoadStools gathered by children
for mushrooms Nine persons were taken
sick and SIX died
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
Hnhnrt 1910 i. 81. a.. 44I.

The inventory OF the personal estate OF
the late Vice President Carrot A. Ho-
bart has been filed with the surrogate at
Paterson. y. ]. 1t appraises the estate
at s.. 62S44 Mr.. Hobart held bonds
in twenty-six corporations and stock Ia
over 100.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
TEN HURT BY AN EXPLOSION.
Workman Carries Lighted Candle In
to a Tunnel with Serious Resnlts.

An explosion occurred in tunnel be-
ing constructed at California, an eastern
suburb, for the new Cincinnati water
works One Of the workIuen was carry
ing lighted candle, when an explosion
was caused, doing col siderable damage
dad seriously injurins Robert Leguer,
electrician, aud nine workmeu.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

The Standard Wheel Company's plant
at Sandusky. Ohio, was destroyed by fire,
the fire originating in an adjoining fac
tory. The loss is over 100000. Two
hundred men are thrown out of employ
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
Oregon Afioat once More.

The navy department at Washington
is informed that the Oregon has ar,
rived at Chc-Foo. She will 90 to Kure.
Japan, TO dock for repairs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18

An official dispatch from Njbolsky,
Russia. says that fifty persons were
Killed by an explosion OF stores Of pow
der at Mukden.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
Ennr Eire mon kinch on nnty.

Pittsburgs downtown business section
was visited 10y another disastrous fire.
the second within week. As result
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
AMERICANS ARE SLAIN.
Casualty List Of Eleven for One We
in I.uxous

in Luxous
The pas, weeks scouting in Luzon re-
suited in eleven Americans being killed
and sixteen wounded. One hundred and
sixty Filipinos were killed during the
week. asi eiEa, Americans who have
been prisoners In the hands az the rebels
were surrendered. and a hundred yiaes
were turned over TO the United Sta.es
officials
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-18
ATTACK BY NATIVES.
CAROLINE ISLANDERS ASSAULT
STRANDED SAILORS.

American Cattle Dealer and His Fill
ipino Employees Rescue English
Jackies from Peril -- Mother and
Child Have Narrow Escape.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-04
Mart n VS.. Leipsic aud Wife.

b. Leipsic, the Martin street Jewish
merchant who has just returned from
Russia with fortune, had an opportunity
to lose part of II in a magistrates court
Wednesday afternoon.
Ieipsic and A. L. Martin. the rcstaur-
ant keeper, have their places Of business
next door to each other, The latter )
boys have been botherng Leipsic lately
and it is said that Leipslc resented by
Furnishing them. This brought Mr. Mar
tin into the iracas and he and l.eipsic bad
it out Hebrew, and French words mixed
with little English. filled the air, in
which Mrs. Leipsic had few words 70
! say
Mr.. Martin had two warrants sworn out,
one for Mr. Lepsic and one for Mrs. Leipsic
They were given a hearing before Justice
Martin yesterday afternoon and eaca
bound over TO keep the peace for one
year upon bonds of $50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-04
Death to All Fowlr.

The citizens living along the run run
ming from the wooden mill through
the town to the Tuscarora, carrying
all the waste and dye water from the
Kilbourn and wooden mills, have become
aroused at the damage done by the pois-
onous water and say they are going to
do something TO have the nuisance abated.
The cit zens say there have been at least
five hundred ducks and chickens killed by
drinking the polluted water. 1t means
certain death TO every fowls that qucnch-
es its thirst in the stream.
One family alone has lost eighty-two
ducks. Citizens living along re run haul
t three or four dead chickens or ducks
every morning. Squire Martin threw out
three this morning. He says he throws
out on an average OF that number every
morning and has lost at least fifteen fowls.
Burrel Martin threw out fifteen chickens
one morning last week.
Besides this one spring has been
ruined and several COWS have nearly lost
their lives. The citizens have complained
to the city authorities numerous times
aoout the stream. They now say they
have stood it long enough and if It is moi
stopped they are going 10 take legal ac-
tfar
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-04
Struck BY an Engine.

William Handright, of Kearnevsville, a
workman employed by the b, & O. II. Il.
Co. on. the additional track being laid
from Engles to this place, was struck and
seriously injured by an engine Wednes-
day.
Handrieht had just aliehted from the
train. which hauls the workmen TO work,
when engine No. Az, the engine used in
the yard about Shenandoah Juno ion.
came up in the opposite direction on the
next track and struck him. He was hurl-
ed into the air. landing few yards away
between the tracks.
The injured man was picked up and
taken care OF until the time for the noon
accommodation train. when he was brought
TO this city. where his wounds were dress
ed by the company physicians. His col
lar bone was found 10 be broken and his
face and body badly skinned and bruised
His clothes were also badly torn. He wa,
removed 70 the Kings Daughters Hos
pital in the afternoon. Mr.. Handrig ht i
forty-three years of age and unmarried
His ho.ue is at kearnevsvile.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-04
Shepherdstown items.

Shepherdstown, Aug. ?. Mrs. Martha
Folk, widow Of the late Jacob Folk and
sister of Mr.. Walter Llnghan4felter, OF
Hedgesville, who had been an invalid for
some years died Monday from The effects
Of fall which she received some weeks
ago. RS, Folk was n years of age and had
many friends in this community. she had
been a constant member of the Episcopal
church for many years. The funeral took
place Tuesday, conducted by the Rev
DR.. Nelson pastor Of the church.
A party of twenty young people from
Pennsylvania arrived here on a chartered
train and will camp at Shepherds Spring
above town. They will be given hearty
welcome and it is hoped that they will
succeed in landing some of the five
Founders"
Messrs. Howard Hodges. Herbert
Rogers, Geo. M. Beltzhooser, jr. and NJ
X. Rightstine left for an outing of seq era
weeks on the Potomac. They will es-
tablish camp at Mint Spring.
Mr.. S. L. Hoover manager of the Win
chester Telephone Company-was in town
yesterday.
Mrs. Ellen Turner is visiting Mrs
Samuel Freeze in Martinsburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-04
Medals for b. & o. Men.

Nearly all of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad engineers who are entitled TO
them have received their service medals
Every man who has served the road FIVE
years or longer is given medal OF one of
10 classes up 10 service OF so years.
For the eight lower classes bronze medals
are provided, and these have been made
and distributed.
There has been little delay in finish
ing the rewards for the two higher classes.
These are silver for those who have served
as years and gold for those who have
served the road for 50 years continuously.
OF the latter class there are only two men
to be rewarded. Joseph West and w.
Blackwell, both OF this city, have been in
the service s. and 81 years, respectively.
and will receive gold medals. In addition
to this mark OF faithful service these med
ais will entitle their holders to ride free
over the lines Of the Baltimore ard Ohio
for lite. All other engineers who have
served over 1--WE years receive the ordinary
yearly passes of the road.
In the silver medal class there are II
men, while the other classes swell the TO.
tai number to receive these marks OF SER
vice TO 583. OF this number about 7cc
are on the divisions OF the road east Of tht
Ohio river and about 800 of them have
their homes in the vicinity of Baltimore.
The medals are obloAg and are design
ed to be attached TO watch chains. On on
side is the ms -ription: Baltimore anC
Ohio Railroad. Service Medal On tn
reverse side is engraved the services 0
the engineer. In addition 10 the word
on the medal, there is an engraving Q
engine No. 1913, which is in service 0
the Royal Blue line between Washingto
and New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-04
Urcensburg Items.

Mr.. Vim. Bowers and family were visit
ing his mother last Thursday.
Recent showers have been very accept
able May they continue and increase.
Mrs. Mary Bowers is on the sick list al
present suffering from an attack Of drop
sy.
Mr.. w Sprinkle and wife Of N ", are
spending some time with his parents
along the Opequon
Miss Godie Randall. of Wash ingtcu,
ID. G., is visiting her prandpare hts and
other relatives in this vicinity.
There is TO be festival held at the
church here the nth Of August. beginning
at p. m. All are most cordially invited
to attend.
Threshng is the order Of the dav
among the farming community. Wheat
Is turning out we'll in proportion to the
straw. II is also Of excellent quality.
Mr.. Clinton Welsh is having 2 weN
drilled Al his home by Mr. Sutton, of Van-
clevesvie Mr.. Sutton bad pst COM
! pleted a well for MIR. Nm. lollda
Mr.. David Horn and family have re
turned from McKeespolt. Pa, where hey
have been lvirg for several yea S p St.
He reports that work IS 10. plentiful as
formerly.
The schools are beirg rep dly taken up,
but the one at this place Is still open for a
good teacher The B. IT + are hating
the house remodcled and repaired Q that
everything may be in frst class condition
when school opens. The trustees desire
a teacher ol some eSt enenee,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-04
LITTLE LOCALS.

Campaign buttoes are scarce in town
Sc far.
The oyster has only another month of
vacation.
Pride goeth before fall, So does
summer.
No one cares to sit on another persons
point of view.
1t is a mans head that enables him to
foot his bills.
The coatless man is now a rival of the
shirt waist girl.
VIM. A. O'Neill was killed by train
at Parkersburg.
Town Council of Wilhamsport will re-
pair the STREETS.
The man who sees an opportunity is
the one to seize it.
No, Maude, dear, it i; not unusual for
tailor to tie SUIT.
The School Board jumps out of one
trouble INTO another.
Only little over month more of the
summer school vacation.
Never speaks we'll of his neighbors-
The man who shutters.
The new moon is far south--a sure in
dicatlon of warm weather
Money talks. but some people can new.
er seem to learn the language.
It's queer how some deaf men can hear
an invitation TO take drink.
The fellow who does the most Blowing
can't always RAISE the wind
A steady diet OF watermelon is calculat-
ed to make one feel seedy.
The home industry of sore women is
expended IN chasing moth flies.
The effeminate chap who is successful
might be termed self maid man.
Seventy warships are now building or
authorized at a cost Of $4,000, 900.
The green apple now has the inside
track where small boys are concerned.