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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
WAR WITH FRANCE A.gRTED.
Mr.. Loomis Says Panama RecoEui
ton Prevented Clash.

tion Prevented Clash.
War between France aud Colombia
was averted by the action of the United
States in recognizing the Panama re-
public, according 10 Frank i, LOOMS,
Assistant Secretary Of State, who ad-
dressed the Quill Club banquet in New
Yo.,. ,te other night
Mr.. Loomis sal: THE rejection of the
treaty at Bogota WIS an uhfriendly act
from the viewpoint Of international Law.
The belief seems to have been widely
current in Bogota that the United States
could not or would not build canal by
any other than the Panama roate II
occurred to certain men in Bogot4 that
the United States could be made to pay
S20OO0.O00 or S25,000.O00 instead Of
S10.00O.G2O. or. better STILL as has been
disclosed by recent published official cor
respondence. Il the treaty were rejected
or no action taken upon it and the whole
matter postponed for another year. the
concession Of the present French canal
company having expired hy that time. the
renewal of that concession -ould be de-
clared invalid and all the ghts. priyi-
leges and work Of the French canal com
pany be practically confiscated and dis
posed of to the United States for $40,-
000.000, in addition to the $4,000, 900 as
proposed and the annuity Of S230000.
This was Il radiant and aluring prospect
and the temptation proved too strong.
The moment that the cables flashed
from Bogota TO Paris the astounding
news there would in all probability have
been an armed conflict between France
and Colombia. The French warships
might easily have been folio, "a by those
Of England and Holland; and Panama,
like the Balkan States, nigh well have
been expected to furnish the spark TO set
hole rho y-nrtd IL, Na.nal -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
The Reeognitien q Panama.

Mr.. Hit, in his speech In the House
of Representatives, gave the Democrats
more information than they asked for.
The case OF the Democratic leade. 5
rests on the assumption that the Unit
ed States, by hasty recognition of the
de facto government in Panama, aided
revolution and acted in bad faith. They
do not insist that recognition was
wrong. but that it was hasty beyond
precedent. and that hasty recognition
was in effect interference in Colombian
affairs to establish republic that
could not exist without the support OF
the United States,
Mr.. Hit, who is probably one of the
best Informed men In Congress as to
foreign affairs, showed that our action
in Panama was according TO prece-
dents. When the republic was declar-
ed in France in 1870, the provisional
government was organized Sept. 6. The
United States recognized the new gov
eminent Sept 8, or as soon as Jules
Favre formally announced the change
from empire to republic.
The revolution of 1889 in Brazil was
inaugurated Nov. 10. Notification of
the organization of the provisional gov
eminent was received in this country
and Europe Nov %. The republic
of Brazil was informally recognized
by the United States, France and
Switzerland Nov %, and was recog-
nized formally by the United States
Jan %, 1890.
When the republic of France was
recognized no constitution had been
formed and the constituent assembly
did not meet until the middle of Oc-
tober. The government under Theirs
was not organized until Feb. II, 1871.
1t was recognized by the United States
Feb. IS When the republic of Brazil
was recognized, in 1899 there was no
constitution and no President, and the
new constitution was not promulgated
until June %. 1890 SIX months after
the formal recognition Of the republic
by the United States.
In Panama the revolution was inau-
gurated Nov 8. and a de facto govern
ment was organized the same day.
IIlS WAS liiIOIliIdtll ittOStliHth w Nht
United States Nov 6, and formally
Nov. Is. In short, as Mr.. Hit showed
conclusively, the administration fol-
lowed in the case of Panama the same
course folio we'd as to France and Bra
Zil
In the case of Panama, however,
there was special reason for haste.
We were under obligation to protect
transit to preserve order. and to pre-
vent war. Marines We're landed as
they had been landed scores of times
before. In previous cases the landing
was to the advantage of the govern
ment forces or the revolutionists on
the lsthmus, as circumstances dictated.
In this case the landing of the marines
was to the advantage of the new r.
public. The belief. however, that in
reference would be favorab to the
new republic would not have deterre1
action on the part of any administers
ton in the United States in the last
Forty years Chicago Inter Ocean.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
FRlARs TO GET ST, 25o.oo
Agreement Reac he'd with Gov. Taft
for Lands in Philippines.

Gov. Taft has reached an agreement
with the friars by which the United
States is TO pay $7.250000 for the Prop
erty in the Philippines held by the order
and finally settling the much yexed ques-
ton which has troubled the authorities
ever since the occupation of the islands.
The terms of settlement already have re-
ceived the approval of the Pope, and now
ouly await favorable action by the Unit
ed States government TO become effective
The settlement provides for the pur
chase of 400. 900 acres, comprising al
the agricultural lands and holdings o.
the frars. with the exception of 12,OOt
acres, including a farm near Manila
which has been sold to a railway com
panr. md also a large sugar plantation
The settlement is in the nature Of 8
compromise The friars originally ask
ed Sl5.O0000O for tile lands, and Gov
Taft offered SG.O00.000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
"ANNs Age" CAUSES ROW.
Teacher and Director Clash Over So
luton of Problem.

II. NJ. Oliver a district school teacher
in Kansas. has appealed to the county
superintendent to save him from dis
missal, with which he is threatened.
Oliver solved the problem of "Ann's
age" for the school, figuring it out, both
by arithmetic and by algebra, that she is
is.
A pupil, whose father is director,
sprung the problem at home, The direc-
tor figured on il and decided that Ann
is only L and that a pereon who could
arrive AT any other result vas not fiji TO
teach children.
He took the matter mp with the other
directors, who agreed that Ann was u.
The teacher stuck 10 his solution, where
upon the directors declared him ignorant,
incompetent and pig.headed. and threat
ened hiin with dismissal when his month
is up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23

ficient, and much of his action is SUI
pertiuous But Nature is not usually
moderate in making a man. She either
gives him too much or too little. Out
of the strength of man comes his weak
ness also. Estimated by the rules usu-
ally employed in judging mankind, the
President compares very favorably
with any of the men so far suggested
as his successor.-Kansas City jour
nal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Aged Hermit Found Dead.

Jerome Gurley, an aged trapper, who
has lived as a hermit for thirty years
in the woods near Gable, was found
dead. He had fallen dead in the act C
replenishing his FIRE. His door wGs lock-
ed and $50 gold piece and watch
were found in Ills clothes. A brother, all
editor on Chicago trade paper, was
telegraphed for. and took the body to
Crescent Mimi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Mother In Absent and Bnbr strnnr1es

Mrs. Richard sprikley Of Beloit left
her 5-months-old baby in her cab while
she went to visit for a few minutes
with her neighbor, and when she return
ed home she found the child dead. The
baby had fallen forward with its throat
across the edge of the cab and was
strangled to death. The mother is pros
trated with grief by the accident.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Man Asphixiated in Hotel.

N. b. Shreye. well-known business
man of Evansville, met death by asphyx-
iation at the Capital House in Madison.
He was found dead in his bed by w. II.
Huppeller, proprietor of the hotel. When
Shreve came to the hotel it was noticed
that his actions were somewhat strange,
but no attention was given it, 1t is
thought he may have blown out the gas
before retiring and indications point to
suicide. He leaves wife in Evansville,
who has considerable property.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Headiight Explodesi Fireman Killed.

Sydney Dolan, fireman on the Wiscon-
sin and Michigan Railway, picked up
defective acetylene headlight at Mari
nette to examine it. Jared by the hand
ling, the gas exploded and Dolan died
shortly after of his injuries. Dolan liv-
ed at Peshtigo, and officials of the road
Mt him TO his home on a special train
which had right of way over all trains.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Teacher Cleared of Blame.

The coroner's investie alton of the
death Of the young son Of John Light
ner. near Baron, generates Teacher
Hanson from respou. ibility. 1t was
shown that the boy Nes merely shaken,
and attended school three days after
ward. The boys physician said death
was caused by diabetes. Hanson will
continue teaching.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23

Edward Everett Hale, who has been
chosen chaplain OF the United States
Senate and has accepted the place, is
famous author, preacher and philan.
thropist, who has been prominent i'll or
ganiziug lend-a-hand clubs and in pro
noting Chautauqua circles. He was
born in Boston April 8, 1892, and was
graduated from Harvard in 1889. A few
years later he was licensed to preach
aud filled pulpits in Worcester. Mass,
and Hartford, Conn. Since 1856 he has
been minister Of the South Congregation
al Unitarian) Church, Boston. He has
written several stories and histories, and
has been editorially connected with many
literary Journals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
The Batter WAY.

The case is clear. 1t IS better to pro-
tect your own and take chances on
other nations buying Of you than to
throw open your industries TO foreign
competition, with the possibility Of not
producing any manufactures which
they want TO purchase.-Troy Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23

He who says there is no such thing
as an honest man is himself a knave.
-Berkely.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18
A CURIOUS CAvEIA.

Recep tly the newspapers have had
press dispatches regarding a Goa!
lind near Redfeld. The stories re-
garding q caveing in of ground and
other phenomena attracted, among
others, Doane Robinson of the Hist.
orical Society, and he has just visited
and reports the occurance practi-
cally as follows:
What is called the coal mine on
the farm Of Joseph Schalkle, four
miles west of Redfeld, is an inter
sting phenomenon. About ten rod 5
back of Mr.. Schalkle's barn is a drv
l'rairie slopiag gently to the west
where the cattle paths and farm
r 'ad run down from she barn yard.
August 10Th Mr.. Newman, the ton
AIT, drove his team and header over
1T, observing no sign of disturbance.
The next morning he arose to dis
c 'ver that a sectionof the earth fifty
I, ct in circumference cut out of the
h 'avy clay had disappeared, leav-
IN q circular pit with vertical walls
a'smooth q as those OF cistern The
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18

engaged as chemist among the cya-
nide plants Of the Black Hills, now
IN Mexico on prospecting tour.
Mr.. Henton left the Black Hills sew
eral months ago and recently wrote
Judge Levi MCGEE that he was
working about 100 miles south o.
Perall in the state of Durango. He
said he had been too busy to write
to many of his friends since going
in to the country and asked Judge
M McGee to remember him to them.
He said he was in good health and
was quite pleased with the country.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18

The joint boundary commission
from South Dakota and Nebraska,
at meeting held in Sioux City
last week decided to establish the
boundary lines between Union Co.
S. OAK, and Dakota county, Neb.,
at the middle of the main channel
as it now exists.
The settlement of this much dis
puted question of the boundary be-
tween the states on the borders of
these counties will avert much fur
ture trouble over Jurisdiction. In
past years the courts of the two
states have been on conflict on
numerous occasions, and the auth
critics have had several clashes
over the custody and prosecution
of persons who have committed
crimes. The last big dispute along
this line was that involving the
outbreak of the lurgeon family
and the subsequent attempt of the
sheriff and a posse to arrest them.
The State Of Nebraska will gain
most by the decision Of the bound
ary commission in point Of the area
of land to be exchanged.
The Sioux Point cutoff consist
ing of about 5000 acres, lying on
the south side Of the river, is to be
given to the state OF Nebraska;
heretofore it has been considered
in South Dakota. This tract j:
owned by the S. B. Cattle company
OF Sioux City, and the most Of it j.
unft for cultivation.
The piece of land situated il
what is known as "the pocket" il
the center Of McCeak lake, ii
South Dakota, lying north Of th'
Missouri river, as well as the lant
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18
NEW PACKING HOUSE.

At meeting held in Kansas City
last week by twenty-five stocKmen
of prominence from different parts
of the United States, steps were
taken for the organization of an in
dependent pacEing company with a
capitalization OF $25, ,000,0 900 to tran
sact business in competition with
the packing trust. Tt is their in.
tention to erect packing plants at
five different markets. .-Ex.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18
Boundary Line
is Settled Upon

embraced in Reinigcr's bend west
of McCook, both are ceded to
South Dakota, although they were
formerly considered in Nebraska
and have been taxed in Nebraska.
These two tracts embace about 400
acres each.
The boundary commission is
establishing new boundary lines
along the Missouri river only at.
points where disputes have arisen.
The boundary remains where it
always has been where there has
been no trouble.
The commission decided to let
Bon Homme island, situated on
the Missouri river, remain just as
it is concerning the boundary line,
so long as there is no dispute over
it. The island is two miles lolg
and embraces 1000 acres Of land,
900 acres of which are owned by
a Russian colony. A subcomn1it-
tee from the commission consist
ing Of DIR. Robinson, Mr.. Erickson
and Col. Jolly, made an inyestiga.
ton oil this island by request, and
on motion the report Of the comm
iutee to the effect that the present
boundary be not disturbed was
adopted.
The new boundary must be ap-
proved by the Legislatures Of South
4 Dakota and N braska and ,hen ap-
| proved by congress. IS. G. Journal.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18

pit appears to be, from soundings
made, about forty feet deep, and is
filled to within ten feet of the sur.
face with muddy water of the con
slstency of thin paste, through
which small geysers slowly boil up.
In this water float pieces of Ignite
OF good quality, put worn round.
The cause of this cavein has not been
explained. About four hundred feet
south OF it two inch artesian well
was bored last spring which throws
a line stream of water. When bor-
ing the well and at depth of one
hundred no drilling was required,
but the piping went down of its own
weight as fast as couplings could bs
made. Six hundred feet west of the
cavein spring has flowed since the
settlement Of the country unt til last
year when section of earth near bv
caved in and the opening filed at
once with clear water, since then
the spring has ceased flowing.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18
WOLF BOUNTY.

The atste auditors Office is being
flooded with inquiries as to why
payment has not been made on the
deficiency wolf bounty claims which
were provided for at the last legis-
lature. The claims are being paid
for as fast as the Office can get to
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18

them in tho rush of assessment
work, but much of the delay is oc.
cassioned by the form in which they
are presented. Many Of them come
in as assigned, with the assignment
in such vague form that there is a
question who should receive the
money.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18
Clothing

We after the Clothing trade OF every this vicinity
including May have it? That's the question. Our
are Certainly That stock is the most
complete and prices the lowest which will
themselves will but take the trouble to investigate
looking for the very best Suit Overcoat that
money will buy you it right here We sell everything
in clothing hats and furnishings for Mems Boys and Children
prices low the quality will allow but deal in
Shoddy or trash.
Put the test nvestigate assertions We know
that you will like our ways goods and our prices
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18
DropperS Said
to Have Bribed


Vermiion d. Sept 15The given credence that the
poIu OF regents Will meet in special session
10 investigate charges Droppers of the
state university. 1 = ~
ms time the regents have
sworn affidavit having been David
Boot class 0 that the president attempted to brb him into
giving evidence against Prof Hen the
Ter was dismissed from the faculty the
service was to be degree the
the institution in e -
opponents OF President Droppers
st investigation proved fruless
conenaeo hat they would have charge
short time. = f -
The investigation will not be affair by any means
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18
Bucklen's Arnioa salve.

Hes worldwide fame for marvell-5
GUS cures. II surpasses any other
salve, lotion, ointment or balm for
cuts, Corns. Burns Bolls, Sores.
Felons, Ulcers, letter, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin
Eruptions; infallible for Piles. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25e at Chas. N.
Fallon.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-09-18
Skirts
Entire New Fall Line
Now On Display.

Early, yes But we bslieve in
being first Not only first In Law
ing our Hne On display. but first in
the finest assortment. and first
in quality, the fit and the style
OF the garment shown. Every
style represented. Every kind Of
material included. Every shade
aud all grades from Skirts at 81.
90 up to Silk Skirts at $4,000
When you've examined them
you'll wonder how we can offer
them fo1 the low prices we do.
They're 80 fine tailored and fin
ished at avery point. There is .
set. a style, a finish obtainabie
only by the best men tailors.
Skirts for the miss OF 10 years
and up to the largest sizes. 200
skirts to select from and nearly
every one a different style,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-18
Seriously Hurt in a Runaway.


Mr.. VIM. Ghent, who lives on
Mrs. M. j. Pcrry's place few
miles South of town, was serious
ly injured by his mules running
away with his wagon last Friday
evening. The wagon was over
turned and Mr.. Ghent, Mr.. John
Sweat, and son of MIR. Ghent's $
were caught under the wagon
body. The two latter were only
slightly hurt but Mr.. Client had
several of his ribs and one of his
arms broken and was otherwise
badly bruised about his body. AT
first his physician, DR.. Strait,
feared he had received internal
injuries from which he could not
recover but he is getting along
very wei! and is now pronounced
out of danger.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-18
Escaped Jail.

Escaped Jail.
Walter McManus alias Arant.
the slayer of John Leach, colored.
who voluntarily gave himself up
TO Sheriff Hunter several weeks
ago, escaped from jail last Friday
night. The fellow was sick. bav-
ing chills and fever, and for his
comfort and that he might receive
better attention during his illness
than could be given him upstairs
our kind-hearted Sheriff had him
put in one of the rooms on the
hrst floor, never dreaming that IL
man who had voluntarily sur
rendered himself into the hands Of
the law and for whom he was
showing such consideration in his
illness, would ever think, under
such circumstances, of breaking
Jail, but Walter McManus did if
Sometime during the night when
the jailor and his household were
wrapt in slumber, he quietly raised
one OF the window sash and made
his escape. Nothing was known
OF It, until the following morning.
The Sheriff at once offered q re.
ward of 800 for his capture and
nearly rode his horse down the
following two days in search of
him in the locality where he form
erly lived, thinking he would prob
ably 90 there before endeavorino
to leave the county. Nothing has
been heard from him so far but
our Sheriff will certainly get him.
If he doesn't it will be the first
time he ever failed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-18
Homicide at a Negro Church.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Jim Muller was shot and killed
at SandhilI church, near Longs
vile, last Sunday about noon, by
Baxter Leach. Both parties are
negroes. They fell out about n
coat spring and after passing the
lie time or two, Miller pulled
his pistol and shot at Leach. miss
ing him, when Leach fred four
times in rapid succession at Miller,
ons ball passing through his heart.
Coroner Caskey held an inquest
Monday morning. Leach went
over to Kershaw and surrendered
himself to the authorities there
who notified Sheriff Hunter
Deputy j. f. Hunter went for
him and brought HIM to Jail at
this place Monday evening.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-18
COME AND INSPECT
Ny Stock
OF New GOODS.
-M0M ARRIVING DAILY.

take special pleasure in letting ,crs know that bvo
" l'0" 'he Northern markets where many GOOD
1A1N0 "heSe goods are now arriving Daily will be
S u o you call and inspect thom uccill atenton 70
the
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-18
Death OF Mrs Walker

Mrs. Ella Walker, relict of the
late Andrew Bennett, and wife oe
Frank Walker, died at this place
Monday night about II O'Clock
after an illness of week of pneu-
nonla. She was about SO years
of age and leaves three children
surviving her, two daughters by
her first marriage and little son
by the last marriage. Her re-.
mains were inferred Yesterday
afternoon by the side of her first
husband in the, Presbyterian
church yard.
Mrs. w. G. Adams and Mrs
Julia Grier of Rock Hill, sisters
and Mrs. Murray of Charlotte n
niece of the deceased, came over
yesterday to the burial.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-18
'rogra Il ,r Un, on Nee inc OF tho
Mott N 4 sSnr nt-n ~

'rogra II &c On on Nee Ing OF thu
Mori" ii : Ssoc alton
The .nion m ctlg @ II Mo-
riah Association ueeis with the
New Hope church, Nov. 81, 2s,
| 90, 1903.
Organization will take place at
IL n. m, on the 9th. The fol
lowing are he subjects for dis
cus3iOu:
l, Object and purpose of Il
christian church. II. 4. DabDoy,
r. !. BlacElnon.
2. Is the Baptist Young Peoples
Union practicable in a country
church. w. L. Croxton, E. B.
Lingle.
3. The need of fully enlisting
our forces in christian work.
G. Hough, W. NJ. Walters.
4. Colportcr and missionary
work in our Association. ". A.
Lingle. D. 4. Williams.
5. County pastoratcs. Willie
McManus, S. n. Watson, William
Little.
8. a PASTORS Union. II.
Boldridgc; genera discussion.
Z. Sermon Sunday morning.
The brethren generally are in
Vlted to take part in these dis
cusSionS Committee.