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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26

II
THE Republicans dare not read the
Declaration of Independence to the
Filipinos." was the remark of the irl'ita-
BILE Senator Teller, who seems to be in
a chronic state of unhappiness since he
became a Democrat for the sake of 16
to /. be and others seem to think that
there Is argument in such declarations.
The same thing might have been said
to Senator Teller when he was among
the leaders of those who assumed that
the American Indian must be treated
as incapable of selfgovernment and
made ward; and yet a large part OF
the Indians are better qualified for the
management of Independent govern
ment than the majority of the natives
of the Philippines. When, a controlling
element of the natives of the Philip
pines shall have reached that degree Of
intelligence and experience that they
can understand the Declaration of indie
pendence Republicans will, no doubt,
be quite as willing to devote their time
to instructing the Filipinos in the CON
tents of that document as will be the
associates Of Mr. Teller.
If it is the reading of the Declaration
Of Independence that is to be made the
proof of party's devotion to the prin-
ciples of human freedom, tie Indianap-
oils Journal suggests to the irritable
and fearful statesmen from Colorado
hat he organize Il crusade to GO
through the South reading the Declara-
ton to the hundreds of thousands of
negroes that have been deprived of citi-
zenshiI within the past few years. In
all of the Southern States, except Ar
kansas, Georgia Kentucky and Tennes-
See Democratic constitutional conven-
tiorS have deprived tens of thousands
of colored citizens of the right TO vote
This has been cone on the ground of
race, and. therefore, in defiance of the
theory that 'all men are created equal
and have certain inalienable rights.
among which are life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness" The party to
which Mr. Teller has attached himself.
in the section where it has power has
deprived large majority of the colored
voters Of the right TO vote, which is
equivalent to depriying them of their
citizenship. These colored men, If not
participating in the administration of
civil government, have been familiar
with its methods generation after gen
GRAFTON. The Democrats of the South
declare that they arc not qualified for
participation in pop lar government,
really because they are not white men.
Now. these same Democrats, or rather
those Of the Teller stripe, are in tears Of
Indignation because the doctrines Of the
Declaration Of Independence are not ap-
piled TO mixed races in the Philippines
that have never known a semblance of
decent government. who are totally liz
norant Of the rights Of human beings or
Of the powers of free government
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
TO REPEAL WAR TAX.
HOUSE PASSES BILL Resembling
REVENUE MEASURE.
All Debate Is Cut OFF and Vote Is
Unanimous When Democrats Demand
hmm Mediate Action-H Heavy Cut ia the
Government Revenues.

The bill TO repeal the war revenue
taxes was passed unanimously by the
National House Monday afternoon. PTS
members voting yea.
After the House assembled rule was
passed to bring the bill 10 a vote at i
o'clock Tuesday. The rule was adopted
15S TO 100.
Thercupon Mr.. Richardson, the minor
ity leader. arose. Il rise TO make re-
ques1 for unanimous consent said he,
In ''iew OF the f4ct that we are not
permitted to amend the pending bill and
in view OF the fact that two days debate
is absolutely fruitless under Lhe rule, |
ask unanimous consent that the bill be
put upon its passage now" applause
on both sides.l
The Speaker put the request. Members
looked at each other with amazement.
Not a sound was heard. There is no
objection announced the Speaker as he
brought his gavel down. THE clerk will
read the bill" Both sides of the House
joined in the ringing applause that fol-
lowed. The clerk then began to read the
bill.
The verbal committee amendments to
the bill were agreed to and the yeas and
nays were taken on its passage.
If the Senate concurs, as it probably
will, though perhaps with Wv minor
notifications. the American government
will give the world the great object les
son in prosperity found in reduction Of
the national income TO the extent of
$11I000,000 in single year 1t is said
by men who have looked into the stats
ties that no other government in the
world ever made such cut in its reve-
nues. The bill which went into effect
July last was intended to take $40.-
100000 from the revenues. The bill
which pas ID the House Monday is de
signed TO make a further reduction of
$77,000,000. to 20 into effect July l next.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26

JUICE BAkEH. diard were CHASED
for a score Of miles by the redskins an ]
would have lost their scalps but FOR q
hole in the ground into which they crawl
ed and which proved to be the entrance
TO a small cave.
But in the underground chamber they
found q nest Of snakes Liddiard adyis-
ed that he ami his companion feign death.
because Of the theory o. the plains that
snakes attack only the living The story
goes that they lay there Tor hours while
rattlers crawled over their bodies
When they emerged Baker hair had
changed color and Liddiard had gained
the sobriquet Of "Rattlesuake Pete. -
which sticks 10 him to this day
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26

pleasant grounds of the villa. At noon
precisely, for Mr.. Kruger is nothing if
not methodical. he takes cold lunch
con. After luncheon he takes a siesta,
which lasts till o'clock in the afternoon.
He then goes for drive in carriage
bearing the former arms and escutcheon
of the Transyaal, and returns 20 the
house by 6 o'clock. 1t peases the old
man greatly to observe the general re-
spect which he meets with from all
classes of the public. and even the chill
dren strike up the Boer national anthem,
which everyone knows in Holland, as he
passes by. He takes supper at 6:30 and
retires invariably at s p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
elsT OF INF PRESIDENTS DECISION
1t was a captains aght.

1t was a captains fight.
The question OF command is technical and
nominal
There was nrthing done in the battle
that warranted any unusual reward for
either sampson or Schley.
Admiral Schey is rightly entltled-as is
Captain Cook-to the credit of what the
Brooklyn did In the fight. On the whole
she did well.
The loop" was the one grave mistake
made by any American ship that dag.
II Admiral Schleys actions tprior to the
hattlel were cenSurable he should not have
been left as second in command under Adj
miral Sampson.
] am satisfied that on the whole the court
did substantial justice.
There Is no excuse whatever on either side
for any further agitation Of this unhappy
controversy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26

W. T. Bucks. Of Gala:'a. H.. a farmer
and lifelong Democrat. and for num-
Der Of years prominent as a worker in
the party in Saline County. has severed
his connection with the party AND VIII
hereafter affiliate with the Republi-
cans. In explanation Of this move Mr.
Bucks said:
MY reason for seyering my c"nnec-
ton with the Democratic party Is be
cause as a farmer I have noted the
difference in prices between the Demo
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
VERDICT WILL STAND
PRESIDENT GIVES OUT DECISION
ON SCHLEY APPEAL.
Honor for Santiago Victory, He Says,
Rests Equally ON the Com manders
in the Action-The Loop Is Styled
as a Grave Mistake.

President Roosevelt decides against
Admiral Schey. His reply TO that off,
GERS appeal from the verdict of the court
of inquiry was made public "Wednesday
night. and the decision is adverse to Ad-
mira Schley in every important particu-
lar.
For the first time Admiral Sampson is
officially and categorically declared TO
have been in command at the battle Of
Santiago This declaration is made by
the highest possible authority, the com
mander-in-chief of the army and navy
of the United States.
The President holds that while Samp-
sons command was technical and NOM
ipai." Commodore Schley did MI assume
command and the command was in no
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26

near Carbon TWEEN
ty years ago, and
when he emerged
from a cave, where
he had taken ref
uge with a CON
panion, "Bill" Lid.
diard. his hair had
turned from jet
black to gray.
Baker and Lid
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
No soto statinn

Leave St. P. Exp. except sunday. 1908 m
Going La Crosse EXP. ex. Sunday, 4 IA D m,
North Accommodation lex sun 1858 D an
Lesye (Ohi & st. Louis Exp. ex. SUM- i.V6 D IN
Going Dubuque Exp. Except SUM- 1870 D m
south Accommodation lex sunday $3.50 IA
EE- For tickets, rates, maps, etc, apply to,
Local agents at above stations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26

Before We make the farmers pay
Cuba something. would 1t not be well
to see II we owe. and then IL we do owe
pay It ourselves. out Of our own Treas
ury, and see that the right people get
iti
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
Genoa station.

Leave St z. Exp Except Sunday 7:39 a ~
Going La Crosse Exp. tex. Sunday SOL D M
North Accommodationlex. Sunday)4:40 y m
Leave Chi g. st Louis Exp(sx. sun 1917 D N
Going Dubuque EXP. except SUM- 7.l2 IN
South Accommodationtex. Sunday S:29 a IN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
c pa Q. r. r. TIME CARD.
stoddard station.

Leave st. y. EXP. Except Sunday 7:4l a W
Going La Crosse Exp. tex. sunday SIZE b b..
North Accommodation lex SUM 5:l2 p m
Leave Obi. & ST. Louis Exp lex SUM 1891 D M
Going Dubuque Exp. lex. Sunday 7;O2 D IN
South Ac@lLnmodatlonlex. su ndaYl a:5A y N.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26

The Maryland house Of delegates. bv a
IL vote defeated the nill to prev mt
trusts from transacting business in he
State Of Maryland. The bill is similar
IN its provisions to the law now in force
in Texas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
Victory Station.

Leave 81. + Exp. Except Sunday 7:l6 In
Going La Crosse Exp. lex sunday $50 M
North Accommodation lex. Sunday AIS D m
Leave Chi. & St.LouIs ExpleX. SUM- 1888 D I'D
Going Dubuque EXP. teXcepi SUM- 7:22 M.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
G. r. ANDREW, M. d.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Viroqua, Wisconsin.

Calls attended day or night Office over NEW
bank Of Viroqua. Residence Two bloc rs
east OF high school building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26
SOUGHT ReFUeEAMoNe SNAKES
Story of Judge Baker, Recent APP
pointec of Roosevelt.

Judge Baker. who has been appointed
TO the Supreme bench OF New Mexico,
had an exciting adventure with Indians
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-02-26

S. S. S. being a striC
Stomach and digestion
under its tonic effects.
advice free. Book on
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-30
WANTS BRICKLAYERS ENJoINED
l.. Q. BesIey Asks Court TO Protect
Him from the Unions Method
of warfare.

L. c. Besley, brick manufactures, hled
in the district court yesterday a petition
in which he asks that Fred Ward and the
other members Of the local Bricklayers'
union be enjoined from interfering with
hsi business by establishing a boycott
against him. He sets forth that 50 far he
has been damaged 1000 by the action OF
the union and that his damages are growing
daily.
1t had been the intention Of Besley's
attorney to apply yesterday for a tenn
porary restraining order against the mem
bers OF the B~ricklayers' union, but Judge
Wheeler said he would not grant any In
junction in a case Of such q character until
after a hearing. 1t is expected the date
for the hearing will be fixed Monday.
In his petition Besley asserts that Niels
Jensen and George Turner, two contractors
who we're buying brick from him prior to
the boycott established by the union, have
since not only refused TO buy any brick
but have also refused to lay or use any
Of his brick.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-30
BUNCOED BY FAKE FOOT RACE
Charles Gregory, old-Time Citizen, Invests
Five Thousand Dollars.
LIGHTNING ROD MAN ALSO is STRUCK
william Barker Puts Up -Four Thou
sand Dollars and Has Only n
Painful MemOry of the
Money.

The sheriff Of West Point. Neb., is not
the only victim Of a Missouri fake foot
race. There are others, and two Of them
are residents of Council Bluffs. One,
Charles Gregory. an old-time citizen with
a liking for following the races, is out
IS, 900 as a result Of becoming entangled in
a fake foot race, said to have been engi-
neered by the Webb City Athletic club,
William Barker, a lightning rod agent, is
said to be the other Council Bluffs victim
and his loss is said to have been $4,000.
The race came of two months ago. but
the victims kept the matter quiet until II
leaked out yesterday, when 1t became
known that they had secured the services
OF an attorney with a view to recovering
their money II possible. II was stated that
the matter would be brought to the atten-
ton Of the district court grand jury, now
In session. When asked as to this, County
Attorney Killpack said last evening that
an attorney had told him there was such
a case which ought to be brought before
the grand jury, but that he had not beer
fully advised as to the particulars.
Leon Lozier of this CITY and Charles Grin
are the sprinters mentioned as being mixed
up in the deal whereby Gregory and Barker
lest their wealth. Ed Moore. a sporting
man who made his headquarters In this
city, is also said to be interested in il,
Lozier and Grim are reported to be so.
j~ourning at Hot Springs, Ark, for theii
health.
Lozier was mixed, up In the foot race II
which the West Point sheriff got worstet
for several thousand dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-30

in Marshall county than Ruth Nichols,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Nichols
OF Minerva, who, on her 10th birthday. on
the 18th inst, sent to Mrs. William NC
kinney, at Canton, o., a dainty lace hand
kerchief made by her own hands. Miss
Nichols has just received a letter from the
wife Of the martyred president in which
she thanks the donor in the kindest terms
and expresses her appreciation Of the gift.
Accompanying the letter Mrs. Mckinley
sends to Miss Nichols a pretty pair OF knit
slippers, which were made by Mrs McKin-
ley herself.
The little girl conceived the idea her.
self Of sending Mrs. Mckinley some little
present at the time of the death Of Mr..
Mckinley, and has been anxiously await
ing a suitable time to elapse when her
narents would give their consent to 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-30
CREDIT BELONGS TO TRUE
Republican Candidate for City Treas-
urer Brings Finances to n
Cash Basis.

Ever since the opening OF the municipal
campaign the democrats have been claim
ing the credit for bringing the finances OF
the city to a cash basis. The credit be-
longs entirely to Frank T. True. renom-
mated by the republicans for the office Of
city treasurer. 1t was Frank True who
engineered the deal whereby the city fnan-
ces were placed on a cash basis by the re-
funding OF the then outstanding Indebted
ness. He controlled the outstanding war
rants and 1t was through his efforts that
the city was able to take them up by an
issue Of refunding bonds.
The records of the city are indisputable,
yet the democrats all through the cam
paign now drawing to a close have I'M
blushingly claimed the credit for what was
done through True's efforts.
Frank True did not occupy the once OF
city treasurer at the time the refunding
bonds were issued, but held the position OF
finance clerk, as he had for several years.
1t was in the early months OF 1900 that It
was proposed to take up the outstanding
warrants, amounting to something over
$500, 900, by an issue OF refunding bonds.
TIT city's Indebtedness was at the limit,
and the only manner In which the bonds
could be issued In place OF the warran,-
was by manual exchange, and thereby not
increasing the Indebtedness of the munich
pality. Frank True, then finance clerk,
engineered the deal from start to finish,
whereby r. Van Vechten of Cedar Rapids
purchased the ~refunding bonds. True con-
trolled the warrants held in the east, and
they could not have been even located,
much less redeemed, but for his efforts
All the correspondence concerning the deal
was between True and Van Vechten, the
latter not recognizing anyone in the matter
except True.
This Zeal brought to a successful con-
summation by True redeemed outstanding
Indebtedness amounting to over 5000, 900 and
placed Council Bluffs on a cash basis. Fur
Their 1t saved the city $4,000 q year In In
t~erest, as the warrants were drawing {
per cent, while the %refunding bonds were
issued at AZ per cent.
Frank True, owing to his experience
gained as city finance clerk for several
years and during his term as city treasurer
is probably better equipped 10 handle the
city's finances than any other man in the
city, and his reelection Monday is con-
coded.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-30
OMAHA BANK FILES ANSWER
Wants Gilbertson a. Thompson to
settle for C~renshaw's N~apOIeonic
Financing.

The Omaha National bank has filed it's
answer In the petition OF Intervention OF
State Treasurer G. s. Gilbertson and C. ].
Thompson In the bankruptcy case OF W
H. Crenshaw. The Omaha National bank
cashed for Crenshaw a certificate Of de-
post for 5000, issued him by the cashier
OF the Crystal Lake bank after Crenshaw
had obtained control of the bank from Gill
bertson & Thompson without putting up
any money.
The bank asks that the certificate Of de-
posit be declared a legal and binding OBJ
legation on Gilbertson & Thompson and
that the Omaha National bank be declared
an innocent holder without notice. 1t is
alleged in the answer that Crenshaw was
never actually owner OF nor in possession
Of the bank at Crystal Lake.
The bankruptcy case including the hear
ing Of the Gilbertson & Thompson petition
OF Intervention Is set for Tuesday before
Referee w. S. Mayne.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-30
RETURNS MANY INDICTMENTS
District Court Grand Jury fakes Par
tiaI Report of True Bills Found
Against Offenders.

The district court grand jury made a par
tial report yesterday noon and adjourned
until Tuesday. Indictments were returned,
but several OF them we're not made public,
as the defendants were not in custody.
An indictment was returned against John
Warden. charged with stealing a horse and
buggy from William F. Smith OF this city
on March 20. John Taylor, charged with
violating smallpox quarantine regulations
on February %, was indicted, Henry Mus
tapha was indicted on the charge Of steal
ing a horse belonging to G. w. GULL OF
Weston, Ia, and a saddle from J. H. Swan
son Of the same place on March 16.
An indictment was returned against
Charles Shoemaker and Vic Sadowski on
the charge Of breaking into a howcase in
front Of Sam Snyder's pawnshop on Broad
way and stealing a number OF revolvers and
a shotgun on March II. Shoemaker Is in
the county Jail. but sadowskl furnished
bail In the sum Of $500.
Lewis v. Larsen, charged with the theft
Of a fur laprobe belonging to Mrs. r. VIII
liams Of Crescent City from the barn OF
the Neumayer hotel on the evening Of Feb
ruary 81. was indicted.
An indictment was returned against A
E. Jones, shoemaker on Broadway, on the
cnaTBe Oh assaultlnB MS VIE with Intent
to kill. In default of bail, placed at $500
Jones was committed to the county jail.
An Indictment was found against J. J.
Payette. the smallpox patient in the city
Jail, on the charge OF breaking into and
robbing the Cole-Brelsford Hardware com.
pany's store on South Main street on the
night of February IA. The jury failed tc
find a true bill against James J. Holley
Payette's alleged accomplice. who was ar.
rested with him in Omaha.
Dave Kinney, charged with brutally as
s~aulting Abraham Snyder, an old vender o.
secondhand clothes. with intent to rol
him, was indicted. An Indictment was re.
turned against Bert Owens and Gurdor
Bowers on the charge of breaking the from.
window Of Henry Lapidus' pawnshop OF
Broadway on the night OF January 21 AM
stealing several revolvers and other arti.
I cles.
The Jury failed to return true bill
against Charles Crump, %colored, chargeC
with assaulting Mrs. Allen, a white woman
with whom he lived, and John Hogan
charged with assaulting his wife with In
Dent to kill. Since the alleged assault
Hogan has left his wife a widow.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-30
COUNCIL BLUFFS SOCIETY.

Mrs. C. A. Wiley is home from a visit
with relatives in Kearney, Neb.
The Ideal club will meet Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. Thomas Metcalf.
Miss Hollenbeck entertained at luncheon
Friday afternoon at her home on Eighth
street.
week with Mrs. Frank Wright of Seventh
street.
The Atlas club will be entertained Thurs
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. N.
Mrs. j.. Bulbs of Bluff street entertained
informally at a dinner at her home last
evening.
The New Century club will meet wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Mullin of VII.
liams street.
Miss Cora Smith of Washington avenue
entertained informally at euchre Tuesday
afternoon.
Miss Jensen of the High school faculty
is spending her Easter vacation with friends
In Villisca, Ia.
ally at her home on Oakland avenue Tues.
day afternoon.
The Ladies' Musical club will meet to.
morrow afternoon with Mrs. Guy Shepard
of Glen avenue.
Mrs. L. M. Graves left yesterday for Chi.
cago, where she will spend the Easter vaca'
ton visiting schools.
The pupils of Miss Efie Ellis gave a
recital Friday evening at the home of j. r.
Bell of Stutsman street.
Mrs. W.. H. Spies, accompanied by her
uduknlCi, MIS- Helen o. SIduudl, lell yes
terday for Creston, Ia, on a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. H.. r. Jones of Kneppel
street will leave this week for Wichita
Kan, where they will make their home.
Miss Margaret Henderson of the Madison
venue school left yesterday for Crestonl
Ia, to pass the Easter vacation with rela'
tives.
Mrs. o. M. Brown will entertain the mem.
bers of the Woman's Whist club at heI
home IN South Seventh street Tuesday
afternoon.
Misses Minnie and May Robinson OF
South Sixth street went yesterday to Blair
Neb,, to pass Easter with DR.. and Mrs
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. P. Barrett arrived last
evening from North Yakima, Wash, on a
visit TO their son, II. p. Barrett, and family
Washington avenue.
Mrs. A. NJ. Jackson and son. J. ]. Jack
son of Philadelphia, left early in the week
for Los Angeles, Cal, where they will
| spend several weeks.
The members of the Council Bluffs Won.
party in st. Johns English Lutheran
church Tuesday evening, April s.
The women of the Associated Charities
will give a reception and donation tea at
the home on Glen avenue Monday after
noon from 2:O to $50 and from 1880 to 9:3C
In the evening.
Miss Richmond was in charge of the
Bluffs Woman's club at the meeting Thurs
day afternoon in the club rooms. The sub
ject was 'Home and School,"
Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller Swift entertained at
a Dime in the Grand hotel Tuesday even
ing in honor OF Elias Day, who gave an
entertainment under the auspices OF the
Woman's club Tuesday evening.
Louis Funk and Miss Leola Harrington
were married Wednesday night at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II,
Harrington, 1910 Sixth venue by Rev,
church, In the presence of a number OF
friends of the young couple.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-30

CREsToN. Ia, March 2s.-tspecial Tele'
gram.)-J. B. Harsh OF this city, president
Of the Rocky Mountain Smelling company
whose plant is at Florence, Colo.' In an IN
teryiew here today denied emphatlcally
that there is any truth in the telegram.
in Chicago and Denver papers to the enec'
that his company has sold its plant TO tht
American Smelling and REFINING company
for 81, 500, 900 or for any other amount ne
saws the company has not had under eonsio-
Grafton a proposition from the concern
nemed and that the directors In chicago
wednesday considered only current ousines'
afairs Of the company.