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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
RACE FAR FROM SUICIDE.
Census Statistics Showing Excess of
Births Over Deaths.

Chief Statistician King of the census
office ridicules the race suicide scare that
was started by President Roosevelt He
says that before long this country viii
be confronted with the problem of what
to do with the people. To prove his as
sertion Mr.. King quo.es from the census
returns of 1900. In that year the enum-
orators found 2,049, l32 children were
born, and record of 1.o39.094 deaths,
or an excess of birth of 1.010,Q4S.
This large excess Of births was reveal
cd despite the fact that deaths are re-
corded with much more accuracy than
the births. 1t is admitted that the per-
centage of births not recorded is surpris-
ingly large.
The total population within the boun-
dariee of the United States in 1890 was
G2,947.714. and the natural increase in
the decade following due to excess Of
births over deaths was 12.315,361. The
average annual excess of births was III
for every 1000 Of the mean population.
1t is estimated that the death rate of
the country for the census year of 1900
was approximately 1863 for every 1000
in 1890, as estimated by the statistician
of the eleventh census. and taking the
mean of these. or ia, as representing
for this purpose the average annual death
rate for the decade. there must neces-
sarily have been an average annual birth
rate of % for every 1000 of the mean
population to produce the increase in
population actually enumerated.
Statistcian King says the average an
nual rate of increase by excess of births
in the United States for natye white
parents was 1915 to the 1000 of popuia-
tion, while 1t was 36.5 TO the 1000 for
these born of foreign white parents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
TURKEY EXPECTS WAR SOON.
Clash with Bulgaria Seems Certain
Before September Ends.

AlaHn with bulgaria tGGmS certain
Before September Ends.
The latest orders from the Turkish
government are regarded as a sure indi-
cation that the Porte entertains serious
1pprehensions Of war. Sixteen battalions
of mustahfuz, or second reserves, have
been called to arms in the Salonica,
Uskub and Monastir districts and the ar
tillery and cavalry reserves of the
Adrianople and Smyrna divisions have
also been modified.
The commander of the third army
corps aas been ordered to strictly watch
the Servian frontier, where, it is thought,
revolutionary bands will probably cross.
War between Turkey and Bulgaria is
now regarded as inevitable. 1t is even
believed that the outbreak of hostilities
will occur before the end of September,
when the re-enforcemants from Asia will
have been concentrated in Macedonia and
in the yilayet of Adrianople. 1t is not
thought that there will be any formal
declaration of war, in view of Bulgarie's
vassal status, but that some frontier in
cident will precpitate hostilities.
The Bulgarians and Macedonians re-
siding in Constantinople are in terror
of massacre. A large number of / EN-
were arrested a few days ago as a pre-
ventative measure" and they have not
yet been released. The fear of a massa-
ere is probably exaggerated although in
view of the present excited state of Mus
sulman feeling an insignificant incident
might perhaps lead 20 massacre.
The terrible accounts received regard
ing the conduct of the Turkish troops
have not surprised European circles, but
many who have hitherto been optimistic
In their views now accept the prevailing
belief that Turkey is on the eve of a
catastrophe.
A consular dispatch from Salyonica
says that according to authentic informa
tion the Instruction in the district of
Monastir has been practically stamped
out. Bashi-ha-zouks assisted the regu-
lar troops in the work of repression,
which is said 10 have been carried out
with sanguinary ruthlessness, the object
Of the Turks being. apparently, to ex-
terminate not only the Bulgarian inhab-
itants, but all the Christians of what
ever nationality.
The State Department received a
cablegram Tuesday from Minister Leish-
man at ConstaptinOple, in which he says
that a riot occurred early Monday or
Sunday night at Beirut in which seven
Christians were killed and several wound
ed. Two houses occupied by Christians
were pillaged by the soldiery. Thu panic
was general
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The Holyoke papermakers lost their
strike.
There are 12S cigar factories in the
Cuban capital.
Planers in Holland sre paid at the
rate of s cents an hour.
The price Of labor in Alaska is $3.50
to $3.50 day, with board.
Carpenters at Hoquiam, Wash, have
demanded an eight-hour day.
Cab drivers in Paris. France, threat
en- to strike for increased pay.
French Canadian carpenters at Provi-
dence. 4. L., have formed a union
Union BARRIERS at San Francisco have
received reduction of one hour day.
In Saxony, Germany, there is an in
dustrial school for every 14,G41 inhabit-
ants.
In honor of Peter Henlein, the in
ventor of the watch, a monument is to
be erected at Nuremberg.
The strike Of building laborers at Min
neapolis. Mimi is causing a departure of
many bricklayers 70 other neids.
A legal bureau has been established
by the Chicago Federation of Labor to
fight injunction and other court proceed
ings.
The Retail Clerks International Union
now numbers 10000, and has recently
been increasing at the rate of 4,000 a
month.
Silver workers at Toronto. Canada, are
out to form union of their calling They
have in the past affiliated with the brass
workers.
In the Austrian textile industry the
working hours are ten to eleven a day.
Mems weekly wages average $500, wom-
ems $3.50.
Tailors and cutters at indianapolis.
Ind, will demand a uniform system of
work, a minimum wage scale and uni
form hours.
The General Federation Of Trades
Unions of Great Britain suggests the
formation of national Cancellation
board to adjust labor disputes.
Toledo. Ohio, will probably bs chosen
as the national headquarters of the Pint
Glass Workers. one of the strongest
unions financially in the country
Ohio labor leaders and other persons
working for the welfare Of children in
that State are preparing amendments 10
be offered NJ the coming session Of the
general assembly, which win increase the
safeguards for the youth Of the State.
The American Window Glass Com
pany has announced that the wage scale
for the coming year in ali Of it's pot
plants has been signed. The new scale
is an advance of 10 per cent above last
year. and is the highest ever paid in the
glass trade.
The number Of workmeP now employ
ed In all the automobile factories Of PO-
teaux. France, is calculated at about 20
600 According 10 the latest statistics
on the matter, the automobile INDUSTRY
/ has exported from France dEring the
past year automobiles to the value OF
/ go 900. 600 francs. With the best Of good
viii the French manufacturers are un-
able 10 eli all the orders they get prompt.
Is. and many Of them have orders for
/ four years to come
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
UNION HOST MARCHES.
Chicngo's Labor Day Parade the hi
geat on Record.

OniCnEo'S LABOR my IaTauG the DIG
gest on Record.
Organized labor of Chicago broke the
record for Industrial parades in this
country. if not in the world, Monday.
For four hours two great columns, each
ten abreast, marched down Michigan ave-
nue.. From West Jackson boulevard,
where the four divisions composing the
western column formed, to Harrison
street and Michigan avenue, where it
joined the South Side column, which had
been organized at Twenty street,
the two columns marched through living
walls. Had these spectators, many of
them toiens themselves and members of
unions, entered the parade with their or
CARNATIONS, leaders of the Labor Day
committee declare that instead of having
100000 men in line the procession would
have contained the 100000 promised, and
the streets would have been illed with a
great industrial army that would have
been marching when night fell.
As it was, there were thousands more
persons in line than were ever seen in a
labor parade before. There were more
unions marching and more trades rep.
resented. showing to what extent the
work Of organization had been carried in
this city For months labor leaders have
been declaring Chicago to be the best
organized city in the world, and they
believe the showing made more than jus
titled their claims.
Below is given the estimated number
of marchers in line In the principal
American cities:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16

BILE for their summer maneuyers as COM
pared with our small feet assembled at
Bar Harbor. Admiral Dewey continues
We rely upon the Navy League TO
bring home such facts as these to the
people at large. and to make such prop
uganda as will show how deficient we
really are in naval strength. Popular
newspaper articles are misleading, and
can so distort an imposing looking list
such as this present one as to persuade
nine-tenths of the community that its
vessels are all that they Purp0rt to be. a,
1.-THE Navy League can consrovert such
Impressions, and with the interest re-
gardng the navy and all details connect
ed with it which now exists. even IN the
most inland and remote localities OF our
country, it can demonstrate the real hight
ing value of these vessels and can point
the moral for our possessing better ones
before the fighting moment arrives. The
Navy League should have a great fu-
ture before it, and no more patriotic
work can be done than is contemplated
by its organization.
''Our immel Sc, coast line and our rap
idly increasing world trade demand a
navy; we must have It for our own pro-
lection, and it rests with the Navy
League to instill this idea into the minds
of all classes of citizens until the pres
sure of public opinion gives us such a
navy as is needed for the eountry's pres
tige and safety.
1.-THE British heet-that which is in
home waters. alone forming but a frac-
ton of the British navy-which would
be available as an evolutionary squad
ron. includes thirty battleships nud thir-
~ cruisers. The home French fleet in
cludes sixteen battleships and eleven
cruisers: the home feet of Germany eight
battleships and five cruifers.
"Of course we are doing the best we
can" continues Admiral Dewey, but the
Navy League should not allow the peo-
pie in general to be deceived, and above
all things should impress upon them the
necessity of our having feet that will
combine all the various elements of naval
strength
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
FARMERS TO COMBINE.
Plans Perfected for National Co.
operative Association.

Organic ion of the farmers of the
country into a vast cooperation assOcia-
ton was successfully effected in the first
meeting of the advisory board APP
pointed by the convention which held Il
session in the Grand Pacific Hotel. Chi
cage. The board, which at present con
sists of six members, representing three
societies devoted to the agricultural in
terests of different sections, will begin a
recruiting camT.ign among other organ
izations of a similar character. planning
to enlist every farmers society in the
work.
According to the motion under which
the advisory board was appointed. each
organization which throws It's interest
with the cooperative association is en-
titled. while maintaining its distinctive
individuality and membership, to. two
representatives upon the central body,
called for the present the advisory
BOARD" Since the announcement Of this
intention nine other organizations in the
middle West nave APPLIED for member
ship. N
The headquarters of the board will be
in Chicago during this preliminary stage,
and the work of enlisting the sympathy
of the nations farmers with the move
ment will be continued. with Chicago as
Il center, until the first of December. at
the opening Of the annual live stock show.
at which time every society which has
manifested its intention of joining will
send two delegates as members of the
board. From this number an executive
committee viii he elected which will take
in hand the working out Of the details of
cooperation. Fifty farmers associations
are expected to be allied to the move
ment by that time.
The avowed object of the association is
to regulate distribution. placing this func-
ton in the hands of the farmers them
selves instead of the "middemen." This
will make necessary the construction of
elevators and warehouses throughout the
country. Disc, Ssion of capitalization. SO
that this would he possible. occupied
much of the time of the convention.
State representatives or correspond
ents have been appointed by the ad-
visory board in every State in the coun-
try To assist in the task of enlistinG the
farmers as individuals and the farmers
associations in the movement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
FLEET IS AT ee,RuT.
Great Excitement wheE Cruisers Rn.
ter the Harbor


Tue United States cruisers San Fran
cisco and Brooklyn arrived at Beirut.
Syria, on Friday and the guuboat Ma
ehias on Saturday. There was great
excitement in the city when the Ameri-
can warships steamed slowly into the
harbor and cast anchor in a position
where they would have the city at their
mercy in the event of hoStilities The
water front was crowded. but there was
no hostile demonstration of any kind
1t is known to the inhabitants that
the big United States cruisers are there
to protect American interests and they
feel assured that this purpose will be
carried ont. When it first became known
that an American squadron was on the
way there MAS a marked change in the
attitude Of officials toward citizens of
the United States, and so long as the
guns of TIE warships command the har-
Dor there is little likelihood of trouble.
Beirut is the chief seaport of Syria
and one of the most thriving cities in
Asiatic Turkey The old town is badly
built and unattractive. but many of the
suburbs contain handsome residences.
There are numerous European business
uOuSeS, etHoNis anu CHulEuGS III the SANs
The industrial and commercial growth
of Beirut has been rapid of late years.
It's chief manufactures are silk and cot
ton fabrics and gold and silver articles.
The surrounding country yields large
quantities Of silk. cotton and tobacco,
much of which is exported. The prin-
cipal articles of import are foodstuffs and
wearing apparel. Though the harbor is
deficient in size and depth, compelling
larger vessels to anchor outside, regu-
lar steam communication is had with
Great Britain, Austria Hungary and 9th
er countries of Europe. The coastwise
trade is in the hands of the Turks.
Beirut is the seat of many religious
dignitaries, including Greek bishop. a
Maronite archbishop and a papal dele
gate. There are twenty-three mosques
and thirty-eight Christian churches of va
rious denominations, the chief mosque
being an old church built by the cru
saders. Educational institutions are
numerous, most of them being maintain
ed by the missions. the French taking
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
NemRaiiwnx Station Finished,

In general equipment provision for
the comfort of passengers and train ca
pacity the new La Sale street station in
Chicago. which will be the terminal for
the passenger traffic of the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific, the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern, and the Nickle
Plate roads. is. in the opinion of every
railroad man in the city. one of the best
in the country. Three million dollars
was expended in the erection of the
building and shed, which stand in the
block bounded by Van Buren,. Harrison,
La Sale and Sherman streets. and cover
an area of four and One-half acres.
The main office building is twelve stories
high, covering the entire frontage be-
tween La Sale and Sherman streets. by
a depth of 15T feet. The amount Of
steel used in the Bdilding and station
proper is greater than in any other build
ing in Chicago. being 1920 tons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
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The Kaiser has made on an average
two public speeches a week during the
last ten years.
The Angel Of Charity" is the name
given to the Queen of Portugal. so con-
spicuous is ahe for her good works
King Alfonso XIII. Of Spain has
many titles. among them being King Of
Jerusalem. which is also borne by the
Austrian Emperor.
Queen Wilhelmina's pet amusement is
taking photographs. She goes about on
foot swapping passing peasant. a group
Of children coming from school or a bit
Of scenery.
Whenever she visits her native coun-
try, Denmark, the dOwager empress Of
Russia has some Danish black rye bread
served TO her every day. She has
great liking for this bread. which forms
part of the rations Of the Danish soldier
and is not very inviting 10 the majority
of people
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
S.. Louis E,po,,tion Note..

The Liberty bell will rest in the cen
ter Of the r3tmda of the Pennsylvania
building.
Probably the finest diamond ever
drawn from the mines at Kimberley Evill
be exhibited at the fair. 1t weighs 100
carass and is valued at E2J0000.
The exposition will have a representa-
tive refrigerating exhibit. various
uses to which mercantile refricerators
are applied will BE- exhibited There will
be a skating rink. and at certain hours
during the day there will be snow
storm.
Oregon is contemplating the erection.
at cost Of $1,000. Of 4 huge wigw am
$50 feet high for its State building al
the worlds fair. The wigwam is plan
ned 10 be primarily m exhibit Of the
lumber resources Of that State and will
be constructed of trees 200 fees loag.
crossing $50 feet above the ground, az
ter the primitive no Uses Of the American
Indians.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
--------------- ----------
AUTOS CAUSE DEATHS.
Two Killed and Number Hurt at De-
troit and GAINESVILLE.

troit and Zanesville.
While an automobile was being driver.
at a terrific pace at the Crosse Po.ntt-
track in Detroit tire burst and the
car sweryed into The fence, killing Frank
Shearar of BarOerton. Ohio. Barney
Oldfeld.. who was driving the car, es-
capped by miracle, as his machine was
reduced to mass of tangled iron and
wood That more people were not killed
or manned is a cause for wonder. as fully
a score of Onlookers were at that point
watching the races.
just before Oldheld started in the last
event it was noticed that the tires We're
exceedingly hot. At the very start of
the race he had trouble with his ma
chine and lost mile. 1t was not thought
that he would compete at all. but sud
denly he got his car going, and he made
after Cunningham at terrific speed.
While he had very little show of win
ming he had succeeded in overtaking
Cunningham when his tire exploded.
Tile crash into the fence was newt
able. Shearar was lifted by the swiftly
moving machine and carried fully sixty
feet He was placed in an ambulance
and hurried 10 tle hospital. hut died be
fore reaching the institution. OIdheld
suffered two cnts in the back and brok
Ell rib.
At the GAINESVILLE Ohio. county fair
an automobile driven by Earl Kiser of
Dayton got beyond his control and dash
ed through the race track fence in5o the
crowd, killing one aud injuring six per
sons. The accident was caused by the
bursting Of a front tire. Twenty feet of
fence was demolished and the spectators
were thrown in every direction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16

Seth Low. renominated for Mayor of
Greater New York, is now nearing The
end of his first term in that office. He
resigned the presidency of Columbia
University in 1901 to make the campaign
against Tammany and was elected by the
non-partisan voters of the metropolis.
Mr.. Low was born in Brooklyn and be
gan life in his fathers importing house.
He served fcr four years as Mayor of his
native city. He is a scholar and edu-
Gator of national fame.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16

them advice concerning their future con
duet. He said:
"You men may thank God you are not
here on charge Of murder instead Of
an attempt to murder, and that / am not
sentencing you TO be hanged instead Of
10 the penitentiary. For as sure as you
live had ron gained entrance 10 the jail
that night you would have committed
murder, not once but probably a dozen
times. II the right man had not been
sheriff you would hagy succeeded"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16

t. lead. America is represented by the
5 ran Protestant College.
The climate of the city is considered
healthful and the water supply is good,
making it a favorite place of residence
for Europeans engaged in business in
that part of the world. About $500 live
there at present. The total population of
Beirut is estimated at 10000. of which
about 80 per cent is Mohammedan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16

trials by Judge
Thompson. T b G
court then sentenc.
ed each defendant,
giving the eleven
adults indeterminate
terms in Chester
penitentiary and
Thomas Bell, a min
or. a sentence in the
Pontiac refOrma.
tory.
til" court made a
long talk to the de
FznI mite - n q,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
Telegraphic BrevitIes.

Cioudburst flooded Fort Crook City,
Neb.
High water did considerable damage
at Akron, Ohio.
George Bucheii. East Liverpool. Ohio.
was stunned By lightning while praying.
Boydaown dam, Butler. Pa. burst,
flooding the town. No lives lost Sew.
erai bridges were washed away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16

G. W. Fletcher, who carried the mail
from Iuka 10 Pratt, Kan. Is reported
as having disappeared with 5000 be
longing to G.. NJ Clarke, a merchant Of
Iuka. Fletcher drew the money on
Clsrke's order.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
SAYS NAVY Is WEAK.

Dewey Thinks Uncle Sans Powers at
Sea Deficient.
Admiral George Dewey has contribut-
ed an article to the current issue of the
Navy League Journal in which he gives
the strength of the fleets chat Great Brit
ain. France and Germany could Assem-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16
PRISON FOR DANVlLLE MOB
Eleven Men aud One Woman Givel
Penitentisry Sentence.

The eleven meh and one woman found
guilty of attempting 10 enter the Jail at
Danyille, H.. July - were refused new
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16

Col. Andrew Geid-s Of Iowa, chief
clerk Of the Department # Agriculture.
has resigned his position. The court Of
claims has recently awarded him SI2.-
600 back pension pay, with an allowance
Of 5000 year. and tile law forbids
him holding his portion and accepting
the pension.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-09-16

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Acting Secretary Of War Oliver has
extended the time for making answer by
the St. Louis Merchants Bridge Com
pany until December next. Secretary
Root made a demand upon the bridge
company te show cause why the bridge
should not be forfeited 10 the general
government, aud the company was or
dered 20 make a reply.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-03

tators in their midst, joined In 3 set
line Of policy against the railraOd,
which was not only unjust, but which,
carried to the bitter point OF warfare,
finally forced the railroad to adopt
measures detrimental not only to the
community but even TO lie own Pecun-
larry interests.
In every such instance we have al
ways found the same result. The
town resorting to the boycott has
withered and died, while the great
railway went on about its business,
and will be there In the centuries to
come doing business at the Old stand.
The boycott l. as essentially wrong as
lie the strike, and equally as ure to
bring sorrow upon its inStigators, and
oftlmes upon innocent heads.
II lie the virus Of the boycott spirit,
and no matter in what form nor In
what community, large or small, It
may be planted, 1t can only bring die
aster and sorrow.