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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
TORNADO DESTROYS VILLAGE
Steamboat Rock, Iowa, Reported
Wiped Out.
HEAVIEST STORM OF SEASON.
Storms In Other Western Towns-Man Mt
Fargovilie, wis.,, Struck by Lightnins
Great Damage to Crops-Losses to
Stock and Buildings.

Marshalltown, Ia, July 9.-Report
reaches here that tornado and cloud
burst destroyed the village OF Steam
boat Rock. The report is partly YER
flied by the fact that the Iowa river
has risen FIVE feet here within an
hour. A cloudburst between st. An
thony and Gearing, twenty-five miles
west of this city, washed out nearly a
mile OF track on the Story City branch
Of the Iowa Central railroad and
caused great damage to crops. The
heaviest storm OF the season struck
this city.
Elroy, Wis, July "a terrific rain
and hail storm, accompanied by a
high wind, passed over this city. Hail
stones were picked up which measured
twelve inches in circumference and
weighed over eight ounces. Corn was
whipped to pieces and small grains
were cut to pieces and buried. The
Baraboo river is rising and a food is
threatened.
Berlin, Wis, July 9.--About the
worst rain and wind storm Berlin ever
had passed over the city. Many roofs
were blown OFF, including Wright's
mill, Truesdelrs tannery and the
grand stand at the fair grounds. Sew
eral business blocks in Huron street
and Broadway also lost roofs. and the
entire front of the Owen livery was
blown out. Jim Quaddy and compan-
ion, who were taking shelter under the
grand stand at the fair grounds. were
badly injured. Mike Decker of Far
goville, was killed by lightning.
Oshkosh, Wis, July "a rain, hall
and windstorm that caused a drop OF
% degrees in about that number of
minutes and caused thousands of dol
lars damage to crops and property,
struck here. In the city smokestacksI
were blown down at the factory of theI
Morgan company, the Conlee compapy
the Wakefield mills and the OSHKOSH
Furniture company. A. Streich &
Bros factory was unroofed. Al por-
tion of the city hall cupola was blown
away. Ament's circus tent was blown
down and one man seriously hurt.
Cedar Falls, Iowa, July "a heavy
wind and rain storm damaged the
small grain this afternoon, laying 1t
fiat on the ground.
Waukau, Wis, July 9.-The south
western part of Winnebago county
particularly the townships of Nepeus1
kun and Utica, was visited by tori
nado lasting thirty minutes. The
large new barn of Morrissey brothers
was leveled to the ground and Law
renee Morrissey. one of the owners
was hurled through the air 100 feet
sustaining serious injuries. Barns q
Henry Henshaw, w. X. Scribner AMI
]. l.. Flanagan were completed
wrecked. John and Joseph Deyoe ar
missing. Losses on the stock WV
amount to thousands OF dollars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
sToRYs r1'ES.

There are children who are dirAI
mats. A little boy hit on an ingenious
idea lately He had been misbehav-
Ing in school and was kept in to write
out a moral sentence a hundred times
In two minutes he appeared with his
slate, I've done" The teacher, in as.
constituent, took It up and read:
Please. teacher. will you come to tea
tomorrow" He was let on.
Whatever may be the faults OF Cecil
Rhodes il 10 certain that his phrase.
facing the music" is one he lives VI
to. A story from Kimberley shows
this. During the siege when food was
scarce Mr.. Rhodes strolled into the
club and sat down at table. The
waiter at once brought him plate oil
savory ham and eggs. s"Hello!" said
Mr.. Rhodes, what Is this?" your
luncheon, sir" replied the waiter
Bring me another plate and napkin
said Mr. Rhodes. When these articles
came he carefully covered the ham anc
eggs and tied the napkin around the
two plates. Now bring me the usua
ration" he said. and when he had I'm
ished his frugal meal he went on tc
the hospital carrying the plate-cov'
cred ham and eggs to rejoice the hear
OF some one Of the many patients.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
OH Fire Ii stiu Burnin~.

New York, July THE fire
Standard Oil company's works Q
stable Hook, Bayonne, N. j., w
burning this morning. The fire
ment OF Bayonne and the fret
force of the Standard Oil co
kept up their struggle again
flames during the night, but Ii
forts, SO far as saving burning
erty goes. were Of little avail.
3:15 this morning another tank
ed with a loud roar. and the d
which it contained spread In all
tions,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12

Sir William MacCormac.
OF the Royal College of Su
London, Is at times quit
minded. He is an indefatigah
and often to. save time when
in his laboratory has a light
served there, Once his
heard him sigh heavily. an,
up. saw the doctor glarin
glass receptacles on the tabl,
Is the matter. doctor?" ask,
the youngsters. Nothing |
lar was the reply. only
certain whether | drank tn,
1r that compound am wori
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12

Washington, July THE
ton Of the report of Fourth 4
Postmaster General Bristow
Cuban postal scandal will be
several days. as 1t has been
cred that certain transcripts Z
postal records were missing.
records were left In Cuba. n
tow called for them yesterday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12

New York finally ana reluctantly an
nounced its change from Hill to Stew
enson. That ended II. Stevensons
domination was assured. although for
soma time longer the various states
continued to record their changes from
rowne and other candidates to Steven
son. In the end the nominatlon was
made unanimous. Its announcement
was greeted with enthusiastic approval
and again state standards and banners
we're borne about the building In tri-
quite to the party nominee,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
SIX PERSONS ARE INJURED
Roof Over Pittsburg Union station +
trance Cola pses.


Pittsburg, Pa, July 6.-The RI
over the covered walk at the weste
entrance to the union station collaps
at 9:45 and injured six persons. 7
framework for distance of 125 4
fell on the pavement and completl
buried the Fort Wayne and Pittsbi
& Birmingham traction tracks.
The accident occurred Just as
passengers who had come to the 4
on the Cincinnati and Cleveland
press from the east were leaving
station and a number of persons
narrow escapes from being buried
derneath the splintered timbers.
injured are:
William Bell, aged IA years;
injured and suffering badly !
shock.
Patrick Garou, aged II; cut a
the face and head.
August Mafredda, Is years; CD
the head and right leg, badly bru
Michael Dersman, laborer;
wound.
Michael Millinick, laborer; heat
back injured.
Andrew Sadlick, laborer;
crushed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
An Unique Advertisement.

A restaurant keeper in the Jelico
and Coal Creek country of Kentucky
has the following business card:
twenty-five cents an Eat-twenty-
five cents Sleep. The - House,
p. NJ. -. Proprietor, Coal Creek,
Tenn. Directly opposite r. R. depot
Not the largest hotel in the berg. Not
newly furnished throughout. No free
bus to trains. Not the best grub the
market affords. But simply clean beds
and something good to eat. Toothpicks
and ice water thrown in. Try US! Pay
up! And II not satisfied keep mum.
Our city Is composed mostly Of hogs.
diggers. merchants and lawyers. nam
ed in the order OF their Importance.
Good cross-tie walks on all the princi-
pal thoroughfares."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
Fifty Person. Were Killed.

st. Petersburg, July 9.-An Official
dispatch from Nikolsky, dated July !,
says that fifty persons were killed by
an explosion of stores Of powder at
Mukden
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
Cooperu,,v, Mine. IN co,or.a,.

officers Of the Colorado State Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor are arranging to lease
from the state a large amount Of coal
and mineral land on which mines will
be opened on the cooperative plan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
Brilliant Before storms.

Glow-worms are much more bril-
liant when a storm Is coming on than
at other seasons. Like many other
mysteries of nature. this curious cir
cumstance has never been explained.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12

Fighting for Boer Cattl
Pretoria, July 1.-THE pan-iI
fight, in which 1900 natives
gagged, Is going on north of Il
position for the possession
Beers cattle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12

1--WE reaffirm and indorse the principles
of the national Democratic platform
adopted at Chicago In 1895, and we re-
Iterate the demand OF that platform foI
an American financial system, made By
the American people Tor themselves,
which shall restore and maintain a bi,
metallic price level and as part of such
system the immediate restoration OF the
free and unlimited coinage OF silver and
gold at the present legal ratio OF 10 TO !.
Without waiting for the aid or consent Of
any other nation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
other votos Changed.

That started the tide irresistibly to-
ward stevenson. From every quarter
OF the hall came demands fer recogni-
ton. Alabama changed to Stevenson,
l., did Cpr'o-D'a North Carolina
hanged '-om Carr q Stevenson. Even
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
Imperialism Characterised.

I'VE assert that no nation can long en-,
lure half republic and half empire, an
We warn the American people that i'm.
serialism abroad will lead quickly and
Inevitably to despotism at home"
The Porto Rico law Is denounced. tn,
Cuban policy of the administration y,
condemned and Independence for tn,
Fflipinos Is promised.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
Importation to the Front.

THE importance OF other question,
aow pending before the American people
. in nowise diminished, and the Demo-
cratic party takes no backward ste1
rom its position on them. but the burn,
ng issue of imperialism growing out OF
The Spanish war involves the very exist
snce of the republic and the destruction
,f our free institutions. We regard II a.
The paramount issue of the campaign.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
DEMOCRATIC PLATE RM.

Kansas City. Mo-, July 7.-Followfna
Is the platform unanimously adopted
oy the democI attic national convention:
I'VE, the representatives Of the Dem,
,cratic party of the United States. as,
iembled in national convention on the
anniversary of the adoption of the Dec,
aration OF Independence. do reaffirm oui
'aith in that immortal proclamation Of
he inalienable rights of men and oul
allegiance to the constitution framed II
harmony Herewith by the fathers OF
he republic. We hold with the United
States Supreme court that the Declaral
don OF Independence is the spirit Of GU,
government of which the constitution "
The form and letter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12

I'VE are not opposed to territorial sn
pansion when It takes In desirable terri
tory which can be erected Into states II
The union and whose people are willint
Ind Mt to become American citizens. WI
savor trade expansion by every peacef4
and legitimate means, but we are unat
:erably opposed to the Selling or pun
ehasing of distant islands to be governea
outside the constitution and whose PEG,
ole can never become citizens.
I'VE are in favor OF extending the re-
2ublic's influence among the nations, bul
believe that influence should be extended
hot by force and violence, but through
The persuasive power OF high and hon
srable example
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
Base Ball Doings.

The ball game between the business
men and clerks of this city. took place
as advertised at the fair grounds on
Tuesday afternoon. and resulted, after
seven innings had been played, in a score
of 81 to Is in favor of the business men.
On account of a Misunderstanding as to
the numDer of innings to be played, it
was decided to close mp the game, and
the umpire awarded the game to the
clerks. A good sized crowd watched
the game and all say that both sides
played good ball in spite of the fact that
the temperature was nearly 100 in the
shade. Gate receipts were s.. So
The Cashton and Neillsville teams will
cross bats at the former place next Sat
urday and also on Sunday. Interesting
games are looked for.
The second nine of Viroqua, and the
Coon Prairie boys met at the latter
place last Sunday The score was 10 TO
13 in favor of Viroqua
A red hot game is looked for in this
CITY on Thursday the 23d, when the
yaFarge boys will contest with Viroqua
on the fair grounds DIR. viii Blake
has promised to be present and he and
Borgerson will constitute the battery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
Commitment odd Fellows Home.

Some time since the good nei ghbors
and vene rable citizens, Mr and Mrs.
Butler Of Ontario, went to Green Bay to
pass the balance of their days in the
Odd Fellows Home They are well
pleased with their reception there, and
the general conditions surrounding the
splendid institution for which Wiscon
sin Oddfellowship il entitled to praise
for maintaining. Mrs. Butler writes rs
follows to the local lodge:
DEAR BROTHERS OF ONTARIO LOD0E;-A AS
my husband cannot write he wishes me to
write for him. pleasure | will try and per
form In my poor way. We took the cars for
Green Bay on the morning of July 10Th after
"A stay alf night with Brother Nartman of
Norwaik. A number of the ODD Fellows
were at the depot to see us depart for our
new home. Dr. Johnson "A dentist of Wone-
voc, was on the train, and when he learned
where we were going and that We were broth
ers fn odd Fellowship, he was very friendly
to us and We learned that he was acquainted
with many OF our friends and nelghb0rs la
jefferson county, and We had pleasant visit
until he got OF at Wonew0C. We had Il very
pleasant journey all the way through. Tho
conductor. were very KIND to us old people
and assisted Us in changing cars. When We
arrived in Green Bay the first person my
husband esped was the president of the
Home. We were put Ia close carrin.e ana
taken to the Home, where We arrived just at
dark. The superintendent and wife received
us as II we were their father aud mother. We
were TAKEN ~ tut Tppul, hhiCh WAS hitt cH-
ough for "A royal parlor and Is to be our
future home The room Is sixteen feet
square and furnished in splendid style. II Is
"A delightful place In which TO spend the re
mainder of our days. To our great delight
the superintendent and wife are from our old
home 10 Southern Wisconsin. and we have
splendid visits together. They are certainly
the right ones In the right place, We have
sent you a picture of the Home TO hang in
the lodge hall and are sure you win not be
ashamed OF IL. And now my husband sends
greetings OF brotherly love. Please let my
age excuse all defects In my writing. while In
friendship, love and truth | am,
Ar Rrrrt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

republican party TO primary election Law
which will secure TO all voter, pure, free and
direct exercise of thr'r rt%hts and duty u
the nomination OF cahdidafes for publit
office, and protect such candidates from the
necessity. existing uusier the present system
of an expenditure - Iime aud money, which
la clanF wortuy and ahie men i pfoiloltitt
and which places "A premium ON lne lteglii J.
mate use OF promises of office and haanCial
gain.
They were unanimously adopted by a
rising vote.
During the reading there was tire
mendOus applause at nearly every sen
teict.
After an hours del;5eTation the com
mlttee on nomination of delegates made
TIA report and recommended for dele
gates:
To senatorial CONVENTIONAL G. Mich
OILS, H. l. Garluer, Abner Silbaugh, j.
Henry Bennett A H. Dahl, NJ c. Bergh
.'nhn Jacobson o. H. Helgeson. Daniel
rh,el, Ham Cowan f. X Cushman. r.
b Morrison, G. IT, Collins. J j. Mar
shall, Milton Welch Win Selbach. G, II
Carter james T. Shreve.
To $ ate convention d, o. Mahoney,
Frank T.. Tate, L. " Nernick, A III.
Dahl, Torger Berge. q. H. Helgeson. S.
j. Severson G. n. Neprud, Z. T. Sand
wick, Jerome Favor. Marshall Surenson.
Fred Wilkins, c. T. Ward, Jesse Bates,
c. II. Carter, A. D. Helgeson, e. 7.
Hetland,. Michael Brody.
General Rogers, Mlhoney. Smith and
Munson were called on for brief talks
There being no further business the
convention adjourned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
More Detructiou by Lightning.

The fierce storm of last Thursday
morning. which was accompanied by
uproarious thunder and many sharp
lightning strokes, did not a little dam
age in this section. Four miles south-
east of thi7 city on the Biddison
ridge, the new log barn of Andrew o,
Anderson was struck and burned. to-
gethsr with his work team and colt
four tons of hay harness and other
things He carried no insurance,
Chris Henry Jr's. barn was slightly
damaged by lightning. Mr.. Henry lost
some stock from the same element few
weeks ago.
Postoffice and store of II. c. Millard
was STRUCK by lightning at La Fargo. 1t
tore things generally, yet the damage was
light. The wonder is that no member
of the family was injured. The forked
stuff extended to nearly every part of
the building occupied for dwelling
and business place.
A spruce tree within few feet of the
dwelling of Jos. Forsyth was slivered
and the foliage singed.
A tobacco shed on the farm of Magnus
Halyorson on Nottingham ridge was
somewhat damaged.
A COW on the farm of Harvey Garry,
was killed.
George Appleby of Clinton, LOST
horse and several sheep. They were
killed while in'the field.
Silas Foster lost stack of grain,
burned by being set on fire by lightning
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
Next 10 the Internal Place,

Under date OF June 26th, Willard
Pennell writes from the Philippine Is
lands to his mother in this city: The
rainy season has set in here and it rains
most of the time We are having it
easy now. but the worst part is that it
is hard to get anything to eat on account
of the roads, for they all washed away.
Garfield was up from Calanbo last
night, and he is well. He had 20 return
this morning. The 'niggers fired on
the town last night, but did not hurt
anything only made us GET up at IL
o'clock If you see or hear of any one
that is going to enlist to come over here,
tell them to take my advice and not
come, for this is the next region to the
hot place. There are many going crazy
here on the island, two in my company,
and they both died.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
An,thsr Adjourned School Meeting.

About seventy electors and taxpayers
of the district We're in attendance upon
the adjourned school meeting Monday
night. The board submitted it's report
as directed by the annual meeting, with
reference to procuring enlarged school
facilities and probable cost. Their state
ment was practically that published in
last weeks CENSOR. All but one mem
ber of the board recommended the levy
ing of tax and bonding the district for
$50, 600 for the construction of modern
high school building with steam heating,
and resolution to that effect was pre-
scented, but it was found to be irregular
in more than one respect, and it was
then voted to adjourn for one. week,
when the matter of bonding the district
will be settled. 1t is important that
every taxpayer and voter interested in
school matters should give their atten-
ton and be present at the meeting next
Monday night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
From Our Neighborlng Press,

An important sale WIS made her,
this week in which + Il Gage disposed
of his livery outfit and building tp HUFF
,naister Bros for 81, 60D We hone +,
see the new liv,ryman prosper They
took possession "Wednesday. August Ist
| -lIillsboro Sentry.
Fred Bachelor, conductor on the
work train had a narrow escape
/ from the l>ss of hand last 'I0ndAy
! morning while coupling cars tie car
| ries a very sore finger as q reminder. r.
| John BObo purchased the house owned
| by NJ NJ Ward Just south of his hotel
| Mr. Ward expects soon to make an addi-
! tion to his hotel La Farge Enterprise
While Mr.. and Mrs Fred McEathron
and baby. IF Sugar Grove, We're return
ing home from Seeleyburg, their horse
became frightened and ran away. collid-
ing with Chas. Browns vehicle. which
was Just ahead, dashins the occupants
of both buggies to the ground aud nearly
demolishing both rigs. Ms McEathron
and baby were cut and Nruis,sI some
but not seriously and wrre able to con
tinue their Journey homie the same eve
ming. The accident happened near the
Snow farm below Viola, ,--lntelligencer.
The ten-year-old son Of John Cast of
Bell Center, was badly shaken up by
the explosion of some dynamite caps.
which he had found and thought he
would try them He noticed that the
label read; touch off by n jar. SO he
laid one on fiat-iron and struck it with
an axe In strikins. he set off some he
had in his pocket, causing great explo-
sion His legs wei badly cut up and
piece of cap going through one of his
ears. This shou Il be warning to boys
not to fool with niosives. -Readstown
Herald. ftr
Christian Krof&, an old resident
farmer living aboupthree miles east of
here. escaped most horrible de- ath.
Mr. Krnug went into field TO bring
his cattle to the barn. when a bull
charged upon him The animal caught
him tossing him high into the air and
trmpling on him when he fell DR.
Homberg was immediately summoned
a ad the injured man taken care of The
doctor saws he found no serious injuries
but Mr. Kroug will be confined TO his
bed for some time. .-Wostby Times,
Workmen are on the last section of
the tunnel casing, which is about ninety
feet in length. This and the building of
the portals completes the tnnnel work
and will consume all the time between
now and September |, Bridges will then
be put in first-class order and the road
bed repaired before the winter season
closes up the work. The concrete work
of the tunnel is composed of five parts
stone, three of cement ard one of sand
and varies in thickness from II to "a
inches and will be three or four wears in
becoming perfectly dry although the
outer shell is almost as firm as granite
at the present time. Viola lntelligencer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
Tobacco Crop Facts.

The past two weeks have developed
tobaccO wonderfully and the dubious
outlook has passed and conditions are
bright for large and fine crop and good
prices. Buyers are already looking over
the field, and local buyer said to the
CENSOR that there was every indication
that much buying would likely be done
while the weed was standing in the fields
and at about the same prices MS last
season This he thought would bold
good with reference to the choice crops
The Edgerton Reporter has this to say
about tobacco matters The new crop
is showing up so finely in most of the
growing states that buyers in some To-
calities are already disposed to contract
for the green fields several weeks in ad-
vance of the harvest. 1t is reported
that this is especially true of ths Big
Flats district in New York, while the
buyers are also said TO be looking with
longing eyes on the Connecticut Valley
crop and only waiting to learn what
price the growers are willing to name.
Such trading, however amounts TO little
better than engaging the crops and ael-
dom turns ont satisfactory to farmers
who tie themselves mp in advance. If all
goes we'll and the going price does not
decline, the buyers are generally willing
to take the crop at delivery time as
agreed. but there are SO many opportu-
mites open to the dealers for declining
to accept the goods that the farmer in
variably gets the worst end of such deals
made in green tobacco. A lot of trouble
can be avoided by not naming a price
until lie crop is safely housed and we'll
along in the curing process.