davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

Minister Conger has been heard from
again. Under date of July 21, i'll letter
to the consuls at Tien-Tsin, he says the
armistice prevails, but If they continue
to shell US as they have done we cannot
hold out long" Mr. Conger confirms the
other reports that all the legations are
running short Of ammunition. There Is
even later news from Pekin. \ letter
from Lieut.. Col. Shba. military attache
o. the japanese legation, left the cHpital
the evening OF the I'D. 1t graph. ally
recites the anxiety of the brave little
colony for the coming of the relief col
umn. 1T is rot probable we will be able
to hold out niger than Il week.
Little by little, says d Washington cor
respondent the terrible story of Pekin
is leaking out to the world. There can
be no doubt that when the full narrative
becomes known we shall have tale Of
savagery, of brave deferse, of heroism
well-nigh unparalleled in history. A
handfu. OF Europeans and Americans
penned up within brick walls aud sur
rounded by tens of thousands of savage
fanatics. All the women and children
gathered in the strongest Enclosure. the
British legation, and all of them, be it
said to the honor of the international
guards, safe up to the time the latest re-
ports were sent out.
The enemy attacked with both rife and
artillery. One night the Smelling contin-
ued for six hours without interruption.
More than sixty of the brave defenders
have lost their lives and ninety-eight have
been wounded. Two thousand Of the
Chinese assailants are estimated to have
been killed. -Four attempts were made to
fire the British legation, in which more
than 400 non-combatants are sheltered.
The cowardiee of the Chinese and the
bravery Of the defenders averted the de-
struction of the buildings and wholesale
slaughter.
Thanks to the certainly 2uthentic let
ters and dispatches of Sir Claude Mac
donald and Minister Couger, and TIE va
ri0us other reports received of late, the
State Department officials now believe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
CONDITION OF CROPS.
Rain Relieves Drouth Prevailing II
Atlantic Coast Districts,

The Government crop report Issued
Tuesday gives the following summary Of
crop conditions The drought prevailing
nj the close of the previous week in the
Atlantic coast districts has heen wholly
relieved by local rains except in south
ern Florida, and the week as a whole in
the districts east of the Rocky mountains
has been one of highly favorable temper
allure conditions, with generally abundant
moisture, On the Pacih. coast the conii-
tionS were also genereily favorable, al
Enough the eastern portions of Oregon
and Washington experienced high tenn
peratures
The corn crp has made splendid pro
gr2Ss during the week. All reports from
the States of the central valleys indicate
that it has made rapid growth and that
the earl. planted is nearing maturity over
the southern portions of the principal
corn States. Some early corn in the Car
olinas and Virginia has been permanently
injured by drought, but late corn in these
States is promising
Winter wheat harvest is practically
completed except where delayed by rains
in some districts over the northern por-
ton Of the winter wheat region Thrash
ing has been quite generally delayed in
the central valleys as n result Of rains
and injury to wheat in shock is quite eX-
tensiyely reported. Harvesting continues
on the Pacific coast.
Spring wheat harvest is now general in
the northern portion of the Red river
valley and is progressing favoraAy in the
southern portion Of the spring wheat re-
rlAn ha 81 a.
~ matured tho crop in North Dakota,
where, owing To short straw, much had
to be moved In southern Minnesota a
large part Of the crop is in shock and in
the northern portion of the State the
wheat heads are reported as well filled.
In South Dakota fair to good yields are
indicated in the extreme southeastern
counties, the crop being poor 70 fair else
where, but generally oe good quality.
Rains have caused some further delay in
the oHt harvest, which, however. is near
ly finished in the more northcrly sections
Some damage to oats in shock is report
ed from West Virginia, Indiana aud Ili-
nois.
Over the eastern and western portions
Of the cotton region there has been n ma
terial Improvement in the condition Of
cotton. but in the central districts it has
suffered further from continued rains. In
Texas the crop has been generally laid
by in good condition and is promising in
many localities. while complaints OF too
rank growth, light hollis, weayil and boil
worms are reported.
Some early tobacco has suffered pcrma-
nent injury from drought in Virginia and
North Carolina, but elsewhere reports in
dicate that the crop is in prom sing con-
dition, having been greatly benefited by
rains during the past week.
The outlook for apples IN New York
and Pennsylvania continues promising
and improved prospects are reported from
portions of Illinois, Missouri and Iowa,
while dropping is still quite extensively
reported from a number of important ap-
Pile States,
Considerable blowing for fall seeding
has been done in the Middle Atlantic
States and central valleys
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
WISCONSIN'S RECORD.
FAITHFULLY TOLD IN READABLE
SHAPE.
Sisters United After Forty Years Sep
aration Pea Parasite Discovered
Held Up by Masked Man-State Lee

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. c. Williamson of In
dianapol> have been in Chippewa FailS,
the guests Of Mrs David Kirk. The
above mention contains a very strange
and interesting story Of two lives III one
family that drifted apart while almost III
childhood. Mrs Williamson is sister
Of Mrs Kinks, and the two have Just
been reuu ed after a separation Of nearly
forty years They drifted apart when
young girls. Mrs Kirk coming to Wiscon-
sin and Mrs. Williamson going to Chi
cago. After a Few years the corrcSpon-
dence which they had been carrying ON
became very meagcr, and they lost track
of each other. After the great Chicago
fire Mrs. Kirk could never find any trace
of her sister, and has always believed she
persisted il that great conAagration. Mrs.
Williamson, who narrowly escaped death
in the fire. made several efforts To locate
her sister and never succeeding, finally
came to the conclusion that she was not
living. About year ago she became pos
scssed of facts which enabled her to To-
cate Mrs Kirk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
POWERS ENTERS A DENIAL.
Defendant in Goebel Case Contradict
States Witnesses.

Caleb Powers, defendant in the Coehel
| case, was on the witness stand at George
town, Ky. in his own behalf. He said
| that he was on the way to Louisville
when he heard that Gocbel had been as
sassinated, Il said il was shame and
an outrage and that it would blight the
chance Of all of us whose offices were in
contest"
Witness said that the statement Of
! Golden that he spoke derisively when told
Of the shooting was absolutely false. He
said he never heard violence talked of in
any of the conferences in which he par
ticipated. except in one, when Sheriff
Burton Of Breckenridge County talked in
an incendiary manner and was reproved.
The day after the assassination, witness
said, he began an investigation to learn
whore the shot was fired from.
Powers detailed the events Immediately
preceding the arrest of himself and Capt.
Davis. He said his attorney advised him
10 make his way TO the mountains and re-
main there till public excitement died out
before giving himself up for trial.
"1'he Legislature had appropriated
500 600 for the prosecution Of persons
charged with the crime, aud did NOT be
lieyc it was possible FOR me to get a fair
trial in Franklin County. Moreover. I
did not believe the civil authorities there
would protect me. | did not know that
could get a change If venue and these
we're the reasons which suggested fight
from Frankfort
George f. Weaver. the witness who
claimed to hail from Colorado ana who
asserted that be saw the gun barrel
pointing from the office Of the Secretary
Of State at the time Goebcl was asSassi-
mated, was arrested on a warrant churg-
ing him with perjury Tho warrant was
sworn on. by the attorneys for the de-
Tense in the Powers case, who say that
they have found out that Weaver was
not only not in Frankfort The day Of the
assassination but was never there till
last SATURDAY. night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

1t is reported Mt Manitowoc that the
pea louise is at work in the pea crop there
and it is feared that the entire crop will
be ruined, causing loss TO the loc1l can
ming factories of thousands of dollars.
The louise was discovered by August Lad
wig. field superintendent of the Manito-
woo Pea Packing Company, in field Of
FIVE acres of peas, at -Four Corners, just
north of the city. The Landreth com
pany, it is said, has also discovered the
louise The season is Just about one
quarter over. About $500 600 cans have
so far been put up and it was the inten-
ton of the factories to put up 100000
cans this season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
KAISER SAYS KILL.
Orders German Troops 10 Give Chinese
Foes No Quarter.

Orders German Troops 10 Give Chinese
Foes No Quarter.
The German Emrcror's speech at Bre-
merhayeu on the occasion of the sailing
of German troops for China was scnsa-
tional. The i.obal Anzciger says the en-
peror told the troops they were TO
avcnge an outrage committed against the
sancdty Of ambassadors and an UMPIRE
tality.
IF you close with the enemy" said
the emperor. you know no quarter viii
be given and no prisoners taken. Use
your weapons 80 that Tor loo years no
Chinanau will dare beard German.
Pave the way for civilization now and
o.ycrmOre. Ny wishes for yourselves and
for the success - yagg arms viii ovcr
follow yoH Give proofs Of your e0u--
age. no matter where May the bless
ing ~ God rest 3u yonr buuners and may
lie youchSafe Ga you GO find "a path for
Christianity 80 that far-of country For
this you have pledged go9rseif g. ne
with your oath g. the cplor-
"The task before sou is 20 great one.
That "a people Ike the Chinese shoull
cast 20 Tire winds international rights
bl0 wears old ard treat ~ilh -a9fa the
sanrtity If an ambassador and the
rights of hospitality iu manner so hos
riIlc Is unprecedented in the history Of
the wo~i1 Etcrr civilization not found
ed on Christianity is sure to br brought
~ nausht. So ! send Won ont NAY eou
al prove your German efficiency. daya
tlon and bravery bear ietraly aU dis
%. g
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
Working
Women

are invited TO write 10
Mrs. Pisskfhass, for free
advice about their health.
Mrs. Pinklsasss is a w0-
s7sans
IF you have painful
periods backacheS or
any of the more serious
Ills of women, write to
Mrs. Pisskisassss she has
helped sg1uififudeS. Your
letter will be sacredly
confidential.
lydia e. PSnkhans's
Vegetable COMPOUND IS
known wherever fise ling
fish language is spoken
Nothing else can posi-
bly, be SO sure to help Suf~
fering women No other
medicine has helped So
many
Rem eEssbes' this when
something else is sug~
geSfed.
Mrs. Pfnkhsn1'S ad-
dress is lynn, Mass.
Her helping hand Is
always oufSfrefcksed to
suffering women
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

George Fish was found hanging to a
tree in the orchard on the farm Of J. NJ.
Fish, seven miles east of Elkhorn. He
had been dead several hours, and it is
very evident that he committed suicide.
Mr.. Fish was % years of age and resided
mt Rcedsburg lie has been mentally un-
balanced for some time and had been
staying at the Fish farm since last Feb
ruay. He had been constantly watched.
but the other night, after all had retired.
he escaped from his bedroom and, secur-
ing a rope, hanged himself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
State Lectnre Circuit.

Negotiations are being carried on look
ing to the formation of lecture circuit
of about dozen Wisconsin cities, giving
two weeks of consecutive dates to lcctur-
ers and thus securing more favorable
terms than when longer jumps have to
be made, cntailing more less of time and
larger railway fares. Among the cities
in the proposed circuit arc Appleton,
Kaukauna, Green Bay. Marinette, Nee
nah. Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Madison and
La Crosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

Mary Manthey, a servant girl employ
ed at one Of the summer cottages at
Aloha Beach, an Appleton summer colony
on Lake Winncbago, three miles from
that city, was held up and robbed of her
purse containing small sum of money,
10y a highwayman disguised by handker-
chief over his face for a mask. The girl
had been to Appleton and returned home
on an interurban car which stops al WAY
erly Beach nearly a mile from Aloha,
She was walking down the track toward
home when stopped 10y the highwayman,
who snatched her pockethook and made
nH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
PENSION ROLL INCREASES.
More than 1000 Names Added in the
Past Year.

The forthcoming annual report of Com
missioner OF Pensions Evans viii show
a Grand total of 993.52S pensioners on
.he rolls on July l last. The figures on
which the report viii be based are now
complete ara ready for Incorporation 10
the report They show that on july ],
1889 there were !9l.3ta pensioners on
the rolls. During ;ae year +u,tt4I original
pensions were S.antcd and 1863 p. .les
Were restored to she rolls. To OFFSET these,
s3.334 names were dropped from tie rolls
during the year, including 3J.sl3 hy req
SON Of desths, 80 by remarria-as " pen
e,oners. and 66I6 fDr Uther causes. leav-
Ug the total number GA the roll at the
srsr ef this month 9S3.52>
This j. al increase Of 1908 pensioners
for The year. Ths number Ok ola MS #
all kinds pending July I. 1890. was 49,
1G4. against az .23J on July I 1874 The
report shows total OF 260.7gI names
dropped during the SIX years ended June
50. Of which 1904 we're because Il
deaths The nHmher dropped by reason
of death during rhe fiscal year inst closed
u about 4,Zt9 less THAI was estimated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

the daughter of Il Montenegrin nobleman
She has been most carefully reared by
tutors and governesses and is not only
admirable in all the arts and graces Of
European courts. but is well versed in
the play OF politics and in every way
qualified to succeed even 50 lovely a
queen as Margherita of Italy.
The nuptials of Prince Nittorio and
Princess Helena were celebrated in Rome
Oct. n, 1896, with all the pomp and cir
cumstance usual on such occasions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
ITALYS NEW KING.
Victor En- manuel Reputed to Be q
Scholar and a Soldier.

anu "a 0oAAA~is
Nittorio Emmanuel Eernandino Maria
Gennaro, who succeeds his father to the
throne of Italy, was the only son of King
Humbert. He was born Nov. II. 1869,
and has the reputation Of being u liberal,
scholarly and soldierly man. He is gen
eral in the Italian army and patron Of
art and literature. He is a chevalier Of
the Order of the Golden Fleece and a
knight of the Garter.
His wife, ltaly's new queen. was the
Princess Helena. one Of the seven daugh-
tiers of Prince Nicholas, the ruler of the
little principality If Montencgr. She
was born in the royal palace in Cettinje
in 1873. With her listers. she inherited
the superb dark beauty of their mother,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
Big Deal in Pine Land Closed.

Gov. Scofcld and the men associated
with him. known as the Scoheld syndi-
cate. has closed deal for the purchase
of 10000 acres of pine land in idaho
With the exception of less than 1900
acres it is all located in one tract along
the Clearwater river. The price paid is
not known.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
of order, they fail 10 do
their work.
aims, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
READING

This lad" this very moment, are you
not2 You KNOW it Is an advertise
ment, yet you read 1t; we all read It.
If YOUR "ad." occupied this space 10
would be read ano bring you good re-
suits. Try It azd be convinced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

The transport Ilsncoek sailed from San
Francisco at 10 O'Clock Sunday Tor Toku.
China. via Nasa-akj, wild four batteries
OF the Third artillery. Numbering 4TJ
men. under command De Capt Charles
Humphreys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
Over-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
It used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were TO be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
fyou are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Or. Kilrners
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits Ek
by all druggists in fifty =.
cent and one-dollar siz- N
es. You may have a IL s1L IL. 49,
sample bottle by mail Home Of swampRoo.
free. also pamphlet telling you how TO find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. Kilmer
g. Co., Einghamton, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

A true man would as soon be knocked
down as pitied.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

The salary Of Lord Curzon as Yiceroy
Of India is 100000 q year,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
HEARS FROM CONGER.
WASHINGTON GETS WORD VIA
TiEN-TSIN.

Chinese Attacks Suspended, All the
ENJOYS Safe, but General Massacre
Feared-American Legation Well Pro-
visioned, but Short of Ammunition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

How's This.
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls CataTrh euro.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known r. J. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe bin perfectly
honorable 10 all business transactions and imam
elally able TO carry out any obligation made by
tler fran.
West * Trilax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. D.
Walding. kinnan l. Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces q
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold By Al
Druggists. Testimonials tree.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
How
Many
People

Will discover the al.
vantage of trading
with you # you don't
ADVERTISE?
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-04
DEMOCRATIC GAINS.
THE SAME STORY COMES FROM
ALL PARTS OF THE STATE.

bin. is Carried by Democrats
cratic COuncil-Other Neighboring
Cities Fall Into Line.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-04

A recent decision of the supreme
court affirmed q judgment discharging
Maggie Kuhn from arrest on q charge
of poisoning Edward Kuhn five years
ago. The woman was held on bail to
answer the charge through three terms
of court and the supreme court held
that she had the right to be discharged.
The Peru officers fear that under this
ruling Clyde Jones, confined ia the Peru
jail since last August on the charge of
abducting Nellie Berger, may secure
his freedom.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-04
No. 21.

One or the reasons given for going the
ROUNDS OF the other cities was that In
dlanapois gave the veterans little or no
attention. This was doubtless true. but
1t was not due to any lack of spprecia-
tion but because public attention was
not called to the matter. Now that il
has come to Indianapolis again, its cit.-
zens have taken action which insure the
Grand Army and other bodies a wei
come and a provision for their enter
tainment and appreciation of the ever
honored associations and creditable TO
the patriotism and public spirit of
the capital city.
The session of the encampment will
begin Wednesday. May 10th, and close
the 18th. A rate of one cent mile over
the railroads has been secured, inside of
Indiana rate which the Grand Army
in no other state has ever had. The
tickets will be sold Tuesday and We'd
nesdsy and will be good until Saturday.
The Grand Army headquarters will be
at Hotel English where the rates will
be 50 per day. The rates in other hotels
will be from 50 to $3.50 or So according
to rooms. Accommodating Will be OBJ
tained in boarding houses or private
families at lower rates on application to
Peter ZinD, secretary of the executive
committee.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-04
Candidates For Bishop.

The Fort Wayne Sentinel is authority
for the statement that the three names
selected at the meeting of the consult
ers and irremovable rectors at Fort
Wayne last week for Bishop of the Fort
Wayne Catholic diocese were as follows:
Rev. Father Seiyert, formerly presi-
dent of Rensselaer, college.
Rev. Father Schiefer, Franciscan,
now at Cincinnati.
Rev. Father Spect, administrator of
the diocese of Columbus.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-04
A Valuable Feed Crop.

Mr.. Weaver, of Laporte, who travels
extensively over Northern Indiana and
owns some fine farms, says that the ex-
perience of the past year has demon
strsted that no crop pays better iu this
section of the state than COW peas or
the Japan bean, and thousands of acres
will be sown in Laporte county this
season. They can be sown any time
during the month of May and produce
tons of feed to the acre while the stub
BILE is almost equal to crop of clover
to enrich the land. They can be sown
where there is some wheat and both
crops used to advantage for feed.