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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
LIKE A SECOND HELL GATE.
San Francisco Sees Il:plicate of New
York Explosion.

Thirty tons of nitrogelatine were ex-
ploded under Arch Rock, in San Francis
co Bay, the other day, and thousands OF
spectators on shore three miles away wit
messed the spectacle, the greatest of its
kind since the destruction OF Hell cate
in 1873. Two acres Of solid rock were
lifted 800 feet into the air by the mighty
force of the explosion and when the
maelstrom Of foam and swirling waters
had subsidized Arch Rock, always men
ace to the lives Of men and ships, had
disappeared from view forever.
The thousands Of persons who lined the
shore three miles away expected a heavy
shock, sudden upheaval of rock and
sea, and tremendous conclusion which
might possibly throw them from their
feet. But it was not in this way that
the force of the explosion was to Illus
trate its intensity. With no premonitory
signal or shock. the smooth green wa
tiers of the bay egan TO Use. There
were shouts of wonder, W increased
when an instant later at bulk of
milky white foam surrounding the pyra-
midal base of Arch Rock for several
hundred feet in all directions--began to
climb slowly into the air, completely hid
ing the rock.
There was no tossing of tons of water
high into the sunlight. The great bulk
of green water. capped with foam, rose
almost majestieally into the air-l00, 200,
300 feet-and then sill higher. 1t was
like great black and green storm cloud
crested with vapor. The cloud of water
seemed to hover an instant when 1t had
reached its greatest elevation. And it
was at this instant that the tremendous
force exerted by the thirty tons of nitro
gelatine was seen and appreciated. For,
as the mass hesitated before its fall
great pieces of rocks could be seen tum-
bling about in the smothering volume of
water 300 feet and more above the sur
face of the bay. Then the huge bulk set
tied slowly back into the bay and the
occupied by Arch Rock ever since
e memory of the Oldest inhabitant be-
an was marked only by a slowly revoiv-
ing mass of white foam.
If took many months of work, with
eeially invented tools to drill and cross
ufill the thousands OF holes in the base
of Arch Rock, but tlie culI iination lasted
only a minute, perha rs tv o. The explo
sion is said to be the greatest blast ever
set off in this country. The blowing up
of He'll Gate, in the harbor of New York,
in 1878, consumed a greater quantity of
powder, but it was block powder, which
did not have the destructive effect of the
modern explosives
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
Te1egraphic Brevities.

Thirty Puget Sound salmon canneries
have consolidated. Capital, $3,500,000,
An unknown man assassinated DR.. III.
e. tricks, prominent citizen of Rising
Fawn. Ga.
Alvin Seaton, 10, Glenmore, n. Y, was
murdered by his insane mother, who cut
his throat.
The prune trust has advanced the price
one-auarter of a cent pound. The price
may go higher.
Mrs. J. Davis, Christian Scientist, Spo-
zane, Wash, was fined for not reporting
a case Of scarlet fever.
Missouri Daughters II the Confederaey
unveiled A 500 600 monument to the Con
federate dead, Springfield, Mo.
Michael Griffin, who claimed to be
brother of former Congressman Grifhn,
deceased, of Wisconsin, hanged himself
BIZ his suspenders in Jail at Pennington
MINI.
Burglars at Salt Lick, Ky, smashed
the doors TO Whitcom3s store. CLERK
Leake, sleeping inside, fired on them.
About a dozen shots were exchanged
They escaped.
Joseph Hartzel, wealthy cattle man
living near Buena Vista, Colo, is miss
ing. and it is believed he has been muir
dered. He was in the habit of carrying
large sums of money.
Fifty-five lots in the new town Of Law.
ton, o. T., sold at the average price OF
5000. One corner lot sold for $500.
John L. Moore, Quincy. H., had ms
dead dog embalmed, and it win be kept
bv Moore until his death. when both VIII
be cremated together.
a freight locomotive ON the Denver
and Rio Grande Railroad exploded, klii-
ino Engineer L. I. Woods and injuring
Fireman NJ. s. Maple so badly that ne
died few hours later.
The Society Of the Philippines, mace
up of men from various States VINO
fought in the volunteer ranks during tne
recent campaign. held its annual reunion
at Salt Lake. Utah
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
DOG SAVES KIDNAPPED MISTRESS.
Omaha Woman Severely Hurt in Fifth
Attempt to Steal Her.

n fifth attempt to kidnap Mrs. j. I'll.
Glassman. wife Of a well-known Omaha
insurance agent, was thwarted the other
night by tie womans dog. a spaniel,
which attacked her assailants and made
50 much noise thst her husband was
brought to the rescue. Mrs. Glassinan
was beaten into insenshility by the kid
napers She was sitting on the porch at
her house when a stranger appeared and
without warning threw blanket over
her head. forced a gag into her mouth and
started to carry her away. When she
began TO struggle the thug struck her a
heavy blow on the head, rendering her
unconscious. The attack of the dog
caused the man to drop her in the alley
at the rear of the house
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
WOMAN IN BURGLAR ROLE.
Believed to BE Mainly Responsible for
Many Eastern Robberies.

1t is believed that a woman is Mt the
head Of a gang of burglars committing
depredatigns in Westchester County,
New York, recently. Burglarles were
committed In three towns in the
county in one night. In each case there
Is evidence that woman was concerned.
At Mount Vernon $1,000 Of valuables
were taken from the home Of Charles
Berry. At this place the burglars cook
ed meal before tearing. aad, in addition
to the fact that the prints Of a woman's
shoe were found under the window where
the burglars entered, the manner Of the
cooking gave evidence Of a woman's
skill
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

Sam Strong, the millionaire mine own
er, was shot and killed at Cripple Creek,
Colo, by Grant Crumley. The shooting
took place in the Newport saloon, owned
by Crumley. Strong, with three friends,
had been out all night at YarioHs gam
bling saloons and at Crumley's had made
a winning John Neville, Strong ia
ther-in-law, and Crumley got into quar-
rel. Believing that his father-in-law was
in danger, Strong drew revolver. Crum-
ley jumped behind the bar, grabbed
shotgun and blew a hole through Strong's
head. He gave himself up to the police
a few minutes later. Strong formerly
owned the famous mine at Victor, which
bears his name, and he had other yalu-
able mining properties in the Cripple
Greek district
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

TEACHERS MARRIED ON SHIP.
Many Pedagogues Bound for Philip
vfuas kNaI -.


pines Wed t.,s Route.
The transport Thomas sailed from San
Francisco about July u, en- route to Ma
Mia, having on board 800 male and 100
female teachers, who are to enter educa-
tional services under the Taft commits
sion 10 the Philippines. These teachers
were all unmarried. and represent the
various States of the Union. 1t now APP
pears that Cupid wrought havoc among
the school ma ans and the young men on
the journey from San Francisco TO Homo
lulu. Two days before landing at Homo
lulu it became KIN wa TO Capt. Bufard
that several couples desired marriage.
How far the epidemic had spread was
unknown to him until he reached the
islands, when thirty couples repaired to
Honolulu clergyman and became hus-
bands and wives The Thomas remained
in port forty eight hours. What action
the government viii take in the mar
riaees contracted en- route is unknown,
but peculiar condition has been Gre
ated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

vIROQUA CHAPTER, R. A. NJ, MEETS
svery Second and Fourth Wednesday of
each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

GREAT LAKES YACHT RACE.

The Invader made good her name and
succeeded in winning the blue ribbon of
Great Lakes Yachting The champion of
the Canadian .rachtsmen won her third
race in the com petition for the Canada's
Cup and established her right to that
coveted trophy. Toronto, therefore, ana
not Detroit, comes out triumphant.
The three fine races of the four in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
SPENDS FORTUNE on TOWN.
Presisl emit of Diamond Match Com pany
Gives Riches TO Barberton, Ohio.


Gives Riches to Barberton, Ohio.
Q. G. Barber, president Of the Diamond
Match Company, has announced two
plans WHICH he proposed to carry out for
the benefit OF the town Of Barberton,
Ohio, which he founded ten years ago.
One of them includes the gift of a PARK
of 200 acres, largely of natural wood
land. This park adjoins the grounds OF
the magnificent estate which he is pre-
pairing to establish on the edge of the
town. On the park he will expend many
thousands of dollars, making the entire
gift worth about 100000. Mr.. Barber
is ready to begin the erection of man.
sion costing S125,000 and this he intends
to leave at his death for public hospi-
tai The mansion will also be sur
rounded by a magnificent park or lco
acres. Mr.. Barber has plans for model
residence section, which viii provide
homes for hundreds of workingmen.
These houses will be just outside the
public and private park, both of when
will be devoted to pleasure grounds. he
expects to devote the largest portion OF
his fortune for the benefit Of the town
bearing his name and its people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
COST OF TRANSPORT SERVICE.
General Longs Report Will Show Ex-
penditure of $4,000.

Gen. O. r. Long supe, intendent of the
army transport service in San Francisco,
Is preparing his annual report to the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the army. 1t
will show that in round numbers S20,-
100000 has been disbursed there in the
maintenance of the transport service.
The estimated cost Of transporting a sol
dier from san Francisco to Manila is
shown 10 be 1896; for a cabin passenger,
S256. Coal is one Of the biggest items OF
exDcnsc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
Slain By Footpalls.

John J. Gillian. a former member Of
the Nebraska Legislature and one of the
most prominent business men Of Lincoln,
was shot dead shoiu after III o'clock
the other night by unknown men. sup
posedly footpads. His body was found
on a residence street within three blocks
OF his home. He was shot in the breast.
There were marks Of strugg.e
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

POPULATION OF CANADA.
Census shows 5,337, 166 People, an In
creasc of 5O3. ~27

census shows 5,337, 168 People, an In
crease of sos, ~27.
The population of the Dominion of
Canada, according to the census returns.
IS 1881 leo, an increase Of 503,S27 over
the census OF 1891. These returns are
not authorizes by the census commits
siOaer, but they are understood to be
those which the department will give to
the public. Taken by provinces, the in
creases will be as follows: Quebec,
132,434; Ontario, 53.63T; Manitoba, o.
2l2; Northwest, 10000; Yukon and I'M
organized district, BIB; British Column
bia, $1,000; maritime provinces, 11,000
In number Of instances, such as in the
fuAon and the unorganized districts, the
department has made an estimate, as the
returns have not yet been received. The
result is disappointing, and the only ex-
PLANTATION is that the returns for 1891
were padded
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
Fatally shot by Footnra,.

Charles Berg was shot and fatally
wounded by footpads at Tacoma, Wash.
He was on his way home and when near
the reservation was held up by two men
who commanded him to throw up his
hands. Berg was so badly frightened
he started to run, when the highwaymen
fired, the ball passing through the lower
part of the body.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
TRAP NOTED FORGER.
American Detectives Catch German
Fugitive in Milwaukee,.

FuElEiNG IN otlWsHhGSs
Gerhardt Terlinden, accused of forging
German government securities and secur-
ing approximately 100000 by his opera
lions, was arrested in Milwaukee, after
Guiding European and American detect
ives for several months. The fugitive
had been in Milwaukee about two weeks.
He was taken to Chicago in charge of a
Deputy United States Marshal and Hen
ry Woke, attorney for the German consul
at Chicago, and extradition papers issued
for his return to Germany.
Terlinden was at the head Of manu-
featuring concern employing 1900 men.
He is charged with having forged certifi-
Gates of stock in this corporation and
with having counterfeited government
stamps TO be attached TO the certificates.
The total of his alleged forgeries is fixed
at 100000 marks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

The French ambassador, NJ Constans,
Mt Constantinople. has notified the Sultan's
first secretary that all diplomatic rela-
tons between France and Turkey are
broken off and that the ambassador has
info ned his government to this effect
The ambassador justifes his action on
the ground that the Sultan broke his di
rect personal promise regarding the puT
chase OF the quays and the settlement Of
the disputed French claims.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
WEATHER TIPS FOR FARMERS.
Rural Free Delivery Mai Wagons Are
TO Carry Large I'Iacards.

EHraI treS De1tNGFy NdSoHs are
10 Carry Large I'Iacards.
Arrangements have blen made by the
posto(iice department "a Washington for
the display Of weather signals from the
wagons of the rural free delivery and the
innovation will sh Irtly go into effect.
Reports from the weather bureau Will
be forwarded to each rural free delivery
center before the departure of the carrier
on his route, and large signals in accord
ance will be displayed on the sides of the
wagon, so that all farmers along the
route may be able to read them at con-
siderable distance. The signals will be
carried daily, where the delivery service
is such. and on all routes of the rural de
livery.
The time of the departure on all routes
is TO be carefully noted, and the weather
report forwarded to each in ample time
for use. Where the regular time of de-
pareure happens to be before the report
can reach the point, the carrier viii be
instructed TO wait for it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
THIS CASE A FAILURE.
Farmer, Who Threatens to Kidnap
Boy, Capture by Sheriff.

Mrs. Jennie Akers, postmistress at
Elmdale, Kan, received letter saying
that if she did not place $3.50 in gold in
the southeast corner of her lot in the
cemetery on a certain afternoon between
. and o'clock her little boy would be
kidnapped, and that if she revealed the
threat to any one her house would be
burned. The sheriff was notified of the
matter. A purse was filed with shot
and placed in the lot and the sheriff and
his deputy vent on guard. They cap
tured c. NJ. Rose, Il farmer After he
wah captured the feeling ran so high
that it was necessary to spirit him away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
KsEP HANDS OFF PANAMA.
United states, Says Secretary Hay, Do
Not Iuteud to3ntervene.

There will be 10 grab policy inaugu-
rated by the United States, no matter
what the South American imbroglio may
develop into. This in effect, was the
statement made by Secretary Hay after a
conference with the President.
Secretary Hay had a conference of FIVE
and half hours with Mr.. Mckinley at
the Canton White House Referring to
South American matters, Secretary Hay
said that there was no thought Of inter
vention on the part of the United States
10 settle the trouble. He declared that
the plan was simply 10 look after the in
terests Of this government at the isthmus
Of Panama. and for that purpose steps
have already been taken which viii
guarantee that this mutton viii not suf'
fez.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
Molten Steel Burn. Ten Men.

An explosion Of ten tons OF molten
metal in the blast furnace department of
the Ohio plant of the National Steel
Company at Youngstown resulted ia the
death of three workingmen ami the in
jury of eleven others. The accident was
the result Of machinery which controlled
the ladle containing the molten mass
breaking and letting the meta, drop into
a vat filled with water.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

REGINA LODGE, DAUGHTERS OF RE-
bekah, No. IS, meets First and Third Mop
day of each month in l. O. 0. b. Hall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
.PriucinaI Causes of Death.

In the registration area the fifteen prin-
cipal causes of death. with the rate per
100000, was as follows: Pneumonia,
191 8; consumption, 1905; heart disease.
1340; diarrhoeal diseases, sd; kidney
diseases, S3.7; apoplexy, 66.6; cancer,
co: old age, 81; bronchitis, 4S3; cholera
infantum, 49, debility, 45.5; inflamma-
ton of brain and meningitis, AIS; diph-
liberia, 34.4; typhoid. 1873; and prema-
ture birth. 35.7.
Death from all the principal diseases
shows a decrease since 1890, the most mo-
table being y consumption, which de-
creases $40 per 100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CHURCH OF CHRIST - PREACHING
every Sunday at 1890 a. m. and In the even
Ing. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
strange Firebne Caurht.

Stale Fire Marshal Hollenbeek, at Co
lumbus, Ohio, was notified of the arrest
at Evanston of William Hurst, an alleged
firebug. The report states that Hurst
has mania for fighting fires It is al
legged that he would apply the torch. turn
in an alarm and then work Ike a FIRE
man TO help extinguish the flames.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
IOWA MILLI0NAIRE is DEAD.
Edwin Manning, Pioneer, Expires
at the Age of 81.

Edwin Manning. the richest man in
Iowa and for over half century the
leading business man of the State, died
Friday aged 81 years at his home at
Keosauqua. He left an estate. estimated
at from $3,o0o06O to $5,0O0,O00. The
story of the accumulation of this wealth
is practically the history of the State
from the days Of Black Hawk to the
present. Mr.. Manning was of English
descent, and was born in South Coventry,
Conn, Feb. S, 1910. He began life at
Bethany, Pa, as clerk in his uncle's
store at $40 a month
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

W. C. TU.-MEETs ALTERNATE TUES
days at 8 D. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

Abe Wildner, a negro. was burned to
death at the stake twelve miles from
Whitesboro, Texas. A mob of 5000
farmers conducted the cremation pro-
eeedings. Wildner had assaulted and
murdered the wife of W. c. Caldwell, a
white farmer. while Caldwell was away
from home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
ITEM MOLINEUx TRIAL,
Printing of the Volume of Testimony
Alone Cost 81, 500.

Edward r. Carroll. clerk of the New
York Court of General Sessions, has sent
to Comptroller Coler bin for $3.50 for
printing the volume Of testimony taken
at the trial of Roland b. Molineux for
the killing of Mrs Katherine J. Adams.
The bills for stenographie work and other
expenses connected with the trial far ex-
ceed this expense of the mere printing of
the records of the ease.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
Dad Rctnrn to LIZ.

Two men who were entrapped in the
Cleveian waterworks tunnel through the
recent disaster were rescued after hav-
ing spent five days in the excavation 200
feet below the surface Of Lake Erie in
total darkness without food. breathing
air so foul that it nearly suffocated them
and in momentary expectation Of death,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

Herschel Fouts was arrested at Hard
leyville. Ohio. TO an answer for the par
der OF his father, Edward Fouts, There
was i'll feeling between the father ami
son ON account of family troubles, and it
is alleged the elder Fouts went to the
home Of his son aud threateLed to shoot
him. The son knocked his father down
and shot him in the head. killing him III
stantly. The sons plea is seif-defense.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
S1nns Cnrrie'a Encc.

Eugene Foley, OF Utica, n. Y. accord
ing to dispatch. slapped Carrie Ma
tons face on a Thousand Island steam
boat when she attempted to knock eli
gar from his mouth. Mrs. Nation had
made herself obnoxious on the boat hy
her crusade against the smokers and Fo-
ley's action was generally commended.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
RICH MAN TO prisoN FOR LIFE.
North Dakotan Who Killed a Man
Gets Sex -c Sentence.


Gets Severe Sentence.
William Barry, the wealthy Milton
n. d. farmer who ,ried to hang An
drew Mellem. his hired man. and then
stabbed him TO death, has been found
guilty Of murder in the first degree and
ordered sentenced TO life Imprisonment at
Bismarck. According TO Barry's own
story his unmarried sister had promised
- marry Mellem, but the latter had Jilt-
Ell her. The girl became insane from
brooding over the matter On the day of
the murder Barry went TO the barn
where Mellem was and told him that he
had come TO kill him. He had rope in
his hands, and this he placed around the
hired mans neck and tried to hang him.
Aellem made such a struggle that Barry
failed. Barry then pulled out his watch
and told Melem that he had but FIVE
minutes to live. Mellem knelt and pray
ed. At the expiration of he allotted
time Barry stabbed him to death. Barry's
sister was afterward taken to an asy-
lum, where she died.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
senator Fairbanks Injured.

Senator Fairbanks 81 Indiana was
slightly injured in runaway accident
In Minneapolis. The Senator n d Dis
trict Attorney b. G. Evans were out
riding when the team started to run
away, aud both jumped from the car
riage. leaving the driver 10 care for the
horses
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28

Juan Robeles, Il Mexican boy, IL ears
old, was saved from a horrible fate by
posse which went from Phoenix. 4. T.,
20 settlement Of Yaqni Indians, where
the boy was about to be put to death by
torture for having killed Azula. an In
dian. for beating a squaw.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
Heanx Loo. for Rnilrnnd.

The freight sheds, twenty-five loaded
and twenty five empty freight cars he.
longing to the Union Pacific railroad.
were burned at the transfer depot Of that
company 10 Council Bluffs. causing y
loss estimated at nearly 100000,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
TUBERCULOSIS IN ARIZONA.
Phoenix Health Officers Would Pre-
vent Spread of Contagion.

vent Spread of Contagion.
Arizona has begun a campaign against
tuberculosis. which may finally result in
4 strict quarantine against victims OF
pulmonary trouble. The city council OF
Phoenix passed ordinances intended to
provide protection against infection from
the thousands of healthseekers who
come to Arizona each year. The plans
submitted by the health board call for
the providing Of cuspidors or proper re-
ceptacles on the street crossings and in
public parks. The most important meas
ure is the fumigation of rooms occupied
by invalids
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-08-28
PLOT TO KILL A SHERIFF..
Internal Machine Il Sent TO an lille
nois officer.

An attempt was made to assassinate
Sheriff Eugene Ackmau, of Carmi, Ill.
A box containing dynamite was sent TO
Ackman by express, and when the pack
age was delivered at the jailer's resi-
dence Ackman and wife proceeded to
open it. Inside Of the box was a pecu-
liar-looking machine, and the sheriff open
ed it with care. A pound and ene-half
of dynamite was contained in the ma
chine, and had it been Jared ia fhe least
in the opening there would hive been an
explosion