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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
WAR DURING WEEK.
ACTIVITY OF cOMBATANTS ON
SEA AND LAND.
Russian yladivostok Fleet Sinks Jap
anese Transports, While the Mikado's
Land Army Wins Victories in the
Vicinity of vafangow.

When the Bogatyr, $3.50 tons, wen;
on the rocks month ago the Russian
squadron in Nladiyostok was reduced
to three armored cruisers, the Rossia,
1870 tons. 20 knots speed, with four
o-inch, sixteen 6-inch, twelve 3-inch
guns; the Gromoboi, 1886 tons, 20
knots speed. carrying four s-inch, six
teen 6-inch, six 4.7-inch, and twenty
3-inch guns, and the Rurik. 1923 tons,
1877 knots, with main battery four
s-inch, sixteen 6-inch, six 47-inch
rifles. The three made up forrnid-
able aggregation of warships. combin-
Ing as they did speed, greater armor-
ed protection than any except first.
class battleships, and large batteries
of medium size guns.
The three big ships crept out of Via
divostok, presumably at night, when
they would be less liable to observa-
ton. BY dawn they were 100 miles
out to sea and heading south for the
Korean straits. which all japanese
ships carrying stores for the armies
in the field must cross.
Wednesday morning. June 10, at 7
a. M, off Xxi Island, the Rossia and
the Rurik came upon the transport
Hitachi, carrying 700 soldiers. The
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

for Individual seats had been settled.
the other candidates for Vice Presi-
dent had been withdrawn, and moth
ing remained except 10 make the nom
mating speeches and to choose the
standard bearers by reclamation,
Mr. Hit of Illinois, the only out
spoken competitor of Senator Fair
banks who had any chance of vic
tory. was withdrawn from the fight
ut his own request. The other minor
candidates followed suit and SO the
situation gradually settled itself to the
point where only nominating speeches
were left to occupy the attention Of
the delegates
Former Governor Black Of New
York made the speech nominating The
odore Roosevelt for President of the
United States, He was followed in
secondng speeches by Senator Albert
J. Bcyeridge OF Indiana. George A.
Knight of California. Harry Sullwen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
CHICAGO.


The volume of business reflects less
hesitation and in some respects there
are indications of gain. Bank ex-
changes exceed those of year ago;
shipments of grain and -four are larger
than the previous weeks. and more
activity is seen in both manufacturing
and Jobbing. Iron and steel producers
made new bookings. irsuring steady
work at the rail mills for the last
half of the year and an increased out
put OF pig iron. Crop reports have
continued favorable, and the agricul-
tural outlook is bright. with prices
well sustained in cereals and higher
for live stock.
termination of the lake tie-up
brought relief 10 the vessel interests,
together with a rush of work along
the docks and the restoration of nor
NAL conditions III the movement of
forest products. coal and ore Rail-
road traffic generally discloses i'm
proyement owing to heavy travel and
ireer marketing of farm products.
Wholesale merchandise dealings
maintained satisfactory proportions.
with the buying for fall delivery bet
ter in dry goods. clothing and shoes,
and retail distribution in the leading
lines are very steady. Interior mer-
chants report seasonable reduction of
stocks. Western collections occasion
ed little complaint and city settlements
are fairly prompt. Except the machin-
lists strike, the labor situation pre-
sents few hindrances in the manufac-
turing branches.
Grain shipments, 2,413,942 bushels.
compared with 1,747,573 bushels last
week and 4,3539IS bushels a year
ago. The general demand remained
very poor, and prices closed under
those of a week ago, in wheat ? cents
a bushel. in oats rs cents and in corn
y cent. Live stock receipts. 275,5S5
head, compared with 293.7l0 head last
week and 293,3G7 head u year ago.
Failures reported in the Chicago dis
trict number tWcnty-siX, against TWEEN
ty-twO last week and twenty-six year
ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

secured with difficulty. After prayer
by Rev. Thomas f. Cox. the chairman
called for the reports of committees,
beginning with that of the committee
on credentials. Senator McComas. of
Maryland, rose with the report and
was called to the platform, where Il
read the document and made some ex-
planatory remarks upon the Wisconsin
decision. unseating the La Toilette fac
ton.
Uncle Joe" Cannon was made per-
manenf chairman of the convention
and given a gavel which lie could use
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
THE GREAT CHICAGO COLISEUM.

a large painting at his right was I'M
yelled, and the features of President
Roosevelt appeared. A shout went up
from every corner of the immense hall,
that was repeated often throughout the
course of the New Workers. address.
AS the Keynote" of the convention
Mr.. Roots speech was listened to with
intense interest throughout He re-
viewed the deeds OF the present admin
istration, embracing everything in its
sweep from the Spanish war to the Pan
anna Canal, and dwelt with touching
eloquence on the deaths of President
Mckinley and Senator Hanna.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Roots
speech the selections of the national
committee for temporary officers of the
convention were approved on motion
of Senator Dick of Ohio. Tom Car
ter of Montana former chairman of
the national committee. then offered
resolution providing that the rules of
the last national convention govern I'M
til permanent organization be effected.
and ii was adopted.
Inc ron can Oh States tieh was Nhii-
ed for members of the various com
mittees, the convention approving The
action of the national committee IN
seating delegates from Porto Rico and
the Philippines who will have the
right to vote upon q! questions.
WEDNESDAYS SESSION.
Temporary Chairman Elihu Root
called the Republican National con-
ton to order in the Chicago Coliseum
for the second days session at 1870
O'Clock. The noise and confusion at
the moment were great and quiet was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

Edwards Of Georgia. Joseph b, Cotton
II Minnesota and Harry s. Cummings
OF Maryland. the latter leader of the
colored people. Under the rules roll
call was required which showed the
nomination TO be harmonious. after
which the friends and admirers Of the
President gave full vent to their lung
power
Even before the word Roosevelt
was uttered by Governor Black the
delegates were on their feet, bracing
themselves for a demonstration. The
New York delegation was the cente.
OF the noise. and used every device
known 20 excitement inyitors to keep
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

up the cheering orgies. With the APP
pearance of the huge crayon of the
President there went up from the main
floor a vocal roar that perhaps was
never equaled in a political gathering.
New York led the demonstration.
The seventy-eight delegates from
Roosevelt's native State started the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
The table below shows how matters
tnnd in the Arnnricnn Innrnn.
Standings in the American Association
CHILDREN MURDER BABY.
Indian Girl and Boy Stay Their Three
Year-Oid Brother.

Two Indian children of Eagle Valley.
New, murdered their 3-year-old brother.
and boy of 4. Indian Jack father Of
the three children, and his wife left their
tepee to haul wood and on returning
found their youngest child with its ribs
caved in and It's backbone broken. As
the older children bad shown a strange
aversion to the child they were accused
of the crime The father Of the boy
who is an educated red man, is heart
broken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

hurrahing, but soon they were mere
specks in the panorama of futtering
flags and clamoring clans. Leaping to
their chairs the New Workers sent up
a mighty shout and flung their silk
flags to the breeze. 1t was the signal
for an outburst. The band had be-
gun to play AT the outset, but its
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
News in Brief.

Eight hundred Russians are reported
10 have fallen In a fght near Pulan-
ten. The japanese led the enemy into
q trap by a feigned retreat
Admiral Togo reports that be is in.
formed that the Russians eyacusted Yin.
kow, the port Of Newchwang, after the
recent shelling OF the shore near that
place By Japanese FRSahips
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
EG.O.P.HEADS
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Are
Chosen at Chicago.
ALL CUT AND DRIED.
No Other Candidates Came Before the
Republican Convention.

Rules Required Roll Call, but NoErIi-
nation Was Unanimous - Fairbanks
Named by AccIAmatiOG-Ex-Go vern-
or Black, Senator Dolliver and
Lesser Lights Deliver Speeches
Party's Campaign, Directed by Cor
teIyou, to Begin at Once.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Twelve Hurt in Explosion.

An explosion, presumably Of gasoline,
in the grocery of the w, T. Reid Com
pany in ST. Louis caused the collapse
OF the two-story brick building and in
jured twelve persons lone seriously. Tho
wreckage caught fire and only for tho
prompt arrival of the fire apartment
two Of the victims would doubtless have
been burned to death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Harmful Food preservatives.

year. showing that borax and boric acid
used as food preseryatives. even in small
quantities, are deleterious TO health
when their use is continued over extend
ed periods.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

A threat to cut the leyee on the Red
river, near Gillian, La, was met with
bullets, which killed man named Ham
ilton, who had started across the river
with the avowed intention Of making
passage for the water. He said he had
been offered $1,000 to cut the levee. a
planter was the slayer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Hurt bal b. s o. Collision.

Passenger train on the Baltimore and
Ohio Road near Nincennes. Ind. crashed
into freight train and then engaged in a
mad race for st. Louis that the fifteen
persons injured might be given proper
attention 10 the hospitals there. Tires
81 those hurt may die,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Bull Ditches q Train.

In wreck on the Kansas City South,
ern two men were killed and scveral
slightly injured. The wreck occurred at
Rosepine. La, and was caused by a bull
which charged the locomotive on a tres
tie. The engine and two coaches Eel
into a ditch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
0FonI Tipt kills Cntcler.

During a game of baseball in Indiana,
Pa, between the Iohnstown Amateurs
and the Indiana NormalS George Fhom
as. catcher for the Johusiowus, was al
most instantly killed by being hit over
the heart by a foul tip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Rohhed I'D S., 0Oo in Money Re1t.

]. G. Ligon. Milliugton, Tenn, mer
chant, was held up by two masked meR
and robbed of 5000. which he carried
In a money belt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

John Tucker Murdoch. manager Of the
Albert Tucker Coal Company of Phila-
delphia, shot and killed himself at his
home in Rivertou y. J. Failing health
is said to be the cause
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Republican Nominntions Made.

The Republican national convention in
Chicago nominated Theodore Roosevelt
of New York for President and Charles
W. Fairbanks of Indiana for Vice presi.
dent. Both nominations were by accla.
nation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Bankers Make Good Report.

A majority Of bankers in neatiy Ice
cities of Illinois, Michigan. Indiana and
Wisconsin report encouraging business
and crop conditions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
Japs An.hrsh 5000 Russia,,s.

Twelve hundred Russians were lost
when force of $500 was amhuShed in
a deep valley near Kaictow by Japanese
artillery, according 10 report TO u Lon,
don paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

Ernest Payne and Miss Mabel Bon
aker of Niagara Falls lost their lives
during a squsll on the upper Niagars
river. Their boat was overturned
Payne's body was recovered,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

+. c. Greene of Chicago WAS found
UNCONSCIOUS on the street in Philadel-
phia. and is supposed 10 have been at
tackled by thugs. His condition is crit
ical.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
TUESDAYS SESSION.

Chairman Henry {. Payne, OF tn
National Committee. called the CONVEX
ton 70 order shortly after II o'clock.
The buzz Of conversation throughout
TIE big building ceased almost in n
twinkHlg, and the convention arose en-
masse While the opening prayer was
delivered by Rev. Timothy T. Frost.
At the CONCLUSION Of The prayer Sena-
tor Scott. of West Virginia. presented
Chairman Payne with a handsome
gavel.
Mr. Payne announced that the ma
tional committee had selected Elihu
Root. Of New York, for temporary
chairman of the convention. whereupou
Mr.. Root advanced and was introduced
amid applause AS the eX-Secretary Of
War stepped up 70 the speakers table,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
FLIES THROUGH AIR.
EDUCATOR HAS SUCCESSFUL
AERIAL APPARATUS.

Oklahoma Man Claims 10 Have Navi-
gated the Ether for Several Miles
Indian Boy and Girl in Nevada Muir
der Baby Brother,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

strains were drowned out Human
lungs completely squelched the instru-
mentS o. brass. Bedlam seemed to
have b ken loose in the great Colise-
um. W omen stood on the seats in the
galleries shouting and screaming. Del.
egates Rugged each other. Hats few
into air and the great han was full of
cession of States Delegates wrenched
their State standards from the floor
and paraded up and down the aisles
cheering. singing and pounding the
floor with their stats Senator Cullom
even joined the wild march Alaska's
totem poles marched in crazy lines
after New YOrk's banners. 1t was the
climax Of the Republican convention
81 1904. The demonstration lasted
fully twenty minutes,
The nomination for the Vice Presi-
iency followed the Presidential nomi-
ration Senator Jonathan L. Dolliver
OF Iowa placed Senator Fairbanks in
nomination. He was followed in sec
onding speeches by Senator Penrose of
Pennsylvania, Senator Depew of New
York. Senator Foraker of Ohio and
former Senator Thomas Carter of Mon.
tana.
When the roll call of the States for
the vice presidential nomination was
begun Alabama passed her right to
suggest a name on 10 Iowa. and SEN
ator Dolliyer. amid whirlwind of APP
plause. took the platform TO nominate
Charles Warren Fairbanks. The Iowa
senator's naming OF Fairbanks was
the signal for riot of noise, only see.
end in volume to that which followed
Frank s. Blacks naming of Roosevelt
The roll call for the vice presidential
nomination was dispensed with, and
| Fairbanks was made the running mate
| by reclamation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
New York.

-, Industry suffers from
NeK IO[k. an epidemic of ultra con-
servatism. emanating APP
parently from the theory that q sea-
son of depression must come every ten
years, while the coincidence of Pres
dental election furnishes another
precedent. AS Result stocks of mer-
chandise have been reduced, railway
traffic is lessened preparations for flu
ture business are curtaileG and less
money is distributed in the form of
wages; while those having capital to
invest confine their attention to the
highest Glasses of bonds or hold back
for still lower security prices. All
these factors have combined to pro-
duce reduction entirely ont of pro-
portion to the natural reimbursement
that was really started by ahnorInally
high prices of raw materials aAa other
excessive costs of production resulting
in accumulation of goods that could
not be sold at profit.
The Iron and Machinery World. the
organ of the Western metal trades,
says in its issue last week:
Either the iron and steel markets
in the West have improved or the
trade has become accustomed to the
dullness. The tone is certainly better.
Business not comparable with what
it was sar or two ago. but there is
a disposition to accept the present
4; .r-ff n4.iI nH
spirit.
Seyera! conditions are persistent.
One is that users of almost all kinds
of metal material are buying in smau
quantities. 1t is habit acquired dur
ing the declining markets and will per-
haps continue until an unmistakable
upward turn in values occurs. An
other feature is that the actual con-
sumption has been to some degree i'm
paired. But the wants of the country
cannot be permanently neglected and
there are soE1e indications of an i'm
proved demand.
In pig iron there is reported a slight
improvement in the demand Foun-
Grymen frequently report some letting
up in their own trade and the require
ments of the meters are not up to
their maximum capacities. But there
will be wanted for use during the last
half of the year a large quantity Of
iron and livelier inquiry is appear
ing. The buyers are testing the mar
ket ami it is evidence Of the hardness
of present prices that no further re-
auctions are TO be noted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

La BELLE LODGE. A. F. & A. NJ. No.s4.
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays OF
each month. Hall Ia Williams block
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

VIR0QUA L0nGE, /. o. o. F.-MEETS
every Saturday u hit in Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPISCoPAL.-sERvICE
at 1890 a. m and 80 p. II. each Sabbath.
Sunday school at IL m. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS MEETS
on alternate Saturday afternoons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

VIROQUA CHAPTER r. A. NJ. MEETS
every Second and Fourth Wednesday OF
each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

yIROQUA CHAPTER, o. E.. s., MEETS
second Tuesday of each month in Masonic
Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

VIRoQUA *. o. Il. NJ. = MEETS ON
every Monday evening In Alliance Hall, at
1880. p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

REGINA LODGE, DAUGHTERS OF RE
bekah, No. 2S meets First and Third Mon
day of each month in |. o. o. f. Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

VlRUOUA NTON-PATRIARc9S MILE
tant-Meets frst and third TuesdN ainFs
of each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-SERVI-
bath. Sunday school at u IN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

CHURCH OF CHRIST - PREACHING
every Sunday at 1880 a. IN. and in the even
Ing. Sunday school at $50 a. IN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

MYSTIC WORKERS OF THE WORLD
Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings
IN each month at w. Il. C. Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

COURT JERRY RUSK, NO sl4s INDIE.
pendent Order Of Foresters-Flrst and Third
Thursday of each month at Alliance pail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

vIRooUA ROYAL NEIGHBORs--Meet
First and Third TUESDAY Evenings OF eacA
month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services every Sunday at o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29
BUSINESS CARDS.

r. e. MORLEY, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon, VIroqua, Wis Office over
Craig & Cos drug store, on west side Of
hall All calls attended day or night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-06-29

Industry suffers from
an epidemic Of ultra con-
serYatism. emanating ap-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-06
LESS HOPEFUL TONE.
Diplomats Impatiently Awaiting
Text Of Ruesia's Reply.

Diplomats Impatiently Awaiting
Text Of Russia's Reply.
Paris, Jan. 5.-A dispatch to the Ha-
vas agency from Toxic today says:
The preparations for the embark
alton of two divisions of japanese
troops are continuing actively. It is
believed they viii be dispatched to
ports in south Korea. to restore order
Owing to the absence Of details re-
Earding the Russian reply, the officials
here are careful not to express an
opinions as TO the outcome, but the gem
eral tone of the comment in official cir
c}es is slightly less hopeful The most
significant feature Of dispatch from
Toxic is the statement that japan is
Fastening nnal prcpara ton for a far
more extensive dispatch OF troops to
Korea than at first contemplated. The
government has now decided to send
an army Of $1,000 men, organized as two
divisions, TO Korea This is more than
double the strength Of the expedition
first contemplated. and requires a large
feet of transports and extensive ar
engagements (which are proceeding rep
idly towards completion. The destina-
tion of this army is expected to be
southern Korea, particularly Fusan and
Mas1mpho. The officials here at first
understood that Russia would not OBJ
ject to the dispatch of the expedition.
but the magnitude of the plans 5egin
10 raise some doubt as to whethe Rus
sia viii acqUiesce. Although no posi-
tive advices have been given of the
preparations for the dispatch OF this
large army, the reports excite some ap-
pTehension. as it is said it may develop
into the first outward act Of the i'm
pending conflict.
Bumors are in circulation at Marseilles
that q French naval division. composed
Of the armored cruisers Kleber, Des
MOiX and Admiral Aube. and the turret
ship SUffern. is about to receive orders
10 sail for the far east. The reports,
however, cannot be confirmed here, but
there is reason TO believe that the naval
authorities are considering the dispatch
OF warships in the event Of a serious
turn in the situation This Is due main
- to the present small French naval
force in the Pacific which is confined to
two unimportant vessels.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-06
DANCER TO COMMERCE
Cabinet Trying to Figure Out a
Plan of Action in the
Far East.

Washington, Jan. Long and care
full consideration was given to the sit
ration in the far east by The president
ard his cabinet today. The information
received through diplomatic channels
IS most carefully guarded. At the con-
Clusion of the cabinet meeting the mem
beTs were unusually reticent. 1t is
felt by officials Of the administration
that it would be improper publicly 10
discuss a subject so delicate as that
which is pending between Japan and
Russia in which. too. the United States
is not of the principal parties
This governments relations to the
controversy are purely commercial It
war between Japan ard Russia should
result while it is not expected that,
even in a remote way, the United States
wiuld be drawn into il, efforts ce--
tainly would be made by this govern
ment 10 protect its commerce IN the
ia east.
To afford this protection in such
way as not TO offend either nation part
TO the war. both of whom are on friend
" terms with the United States, would
be delicate and difficult task. u is
lot unlikely that this subject VIII b.
considered at future meetings OF tho
PRESIDENT and his cabinet.
Important appointments III the army
are pending bus they were not brought
Up at tcday's cab;Let meeting