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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
MANY TEACHERS MEET.
National Association Opens Forty
Third Convention at ST. Louis.

Third Convention at ST. Louis.
The forty-third annual convention of
the National Educational Association
formally convened Tuesday at the
worlds fair grounds in st. Louis when
the first of the general sessions was cali
ell to order in Festival Hall. Later the
sessions of the different educational de
partments were convened in various halls
throughout the grounds, the whole consti-
tuting the general convention of the as
ISOLATION.
As the majority of the educators failed
to register upon arrival but went direct
Is from the trains to their various stop
ping places, it is not definitely known
bow large was the attendance, bat 1t is
known that many thousands of persons
came to st. Louis for the express purpose
OF attending the convention.
Festival Hall has a seating capacity
Of about $500, but had the hall been
several times as large ii would not have
accommodated the crowd. Educators
from every portion Of the United States
and many from abroad constituted the
vast throng that endeavored to ind en-
trance TO the hail. and the musical pro-
gram that was arranged as preliminary
to the convention was continued for some
time after the hour set in order to permit
the delegates to arrange themselves com
fortably.
The convention was called to order by
Presiden. John W. Cook, who is presi-
dent Of the Northern Illinois State Nor
nal school. DeKaIh. II. He introduced
the first speaker. w. 7. Darlington. sup
erintendent Of public instruction Of Mis-
souri,. who welcomed the educators to
St. Louis and to the exposition. A sec
ond address of welcome was made by
c. NJ. Woodward. president OF tas St
Louis Board Of Education.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

all of this wealth. Thirty years ago he
visited Europe and married an English
lady. whose son. Varley. has shared his
captivity. Some years ago while visiting
in Morocco. Tangier so captivated Perdi-
caris' aristocratie and artistic tastes
that he determined On living there and
he acquired handsome castle four niles
outside the city Here he lived ike a
king. His home was the social center
of Tangier and there diplomats and for
eign residents often gathered to enjoy
his sumptuous hospitality. His abduc-
ton created a profound sensation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

Immediate capture aud punishment Of the
bandit RaisulL
All along both governments have
promptly rejected the suggestion that
they guarantee immunity, which not only
Raisuli bur the Morocco government put
forward. lne latter fereseeing the awk-
ward position the Satan would I've plac-
ell In if punishment were demanded.
The situation differs extraordinarily
from that which usually follows such an
act of brigandage. Ruisuli is now n
prominent government official. holding
what in the present lawless condition Of
Morocco amounts to absolute sovereignty
over the numerous provinces by the war
ike hillsmen.
There is little doubt that the Sultan,
with an easy conscience. will break his
prota SEES and reyoke the patents Of gov
ernorship granted to Raisuli and replace
the robber with another governor Should
the hillsmeu decide that Raisuli has been
badly treated they will resist the appoint
ment of a new governor and, aided by
the tremendous prestige of the exploit
given him. Raisuli. with the desperation
Of a doomed man, will bold the provinces
at the point of the rifle, Should the
Fec government refuse the demand Of
Great Britain and the United States the
action will he an affront to the powers
and the outcome Is obvious.
Mr.. PerdcarS is an American by
birth, having been born in Trenton, \.
j.. OF Greek ancestry. His father was
wealthy, having accumulated large for
tune in gas stock. and the son inherited
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
The table below shows how matters
stand in the American League:
RUsH To GET HoMEsTEAps.
Government Tract of 100000 Acres
Thrown Open in Nebraska.

Nine millions Of acres Of government
land in Nebraska were thrown open to
homestead entry Tuesday under the pro-
visions Of the Kinkaid law. by which the
fomesteader may file upon GAO acres. At
the United States land offices in Nebras-
ka many persons, large percentage OF
women included, had gathered TO secure
choice sections. These crowds ranged
from fifty at North Platte to 1000 at
Broken Bow, 100000 acres being sub
ject to entry at the latter named place.
Considerable strife was INDUCED in by
prospective entrymen for first place in
the lines, and at Broken Bow the author
tiles were at ole time afraid they would
be unable to handle the crowds. Rail
roads carried a great number OF persons
60 the land offices at O'Neill, Alliance.
Sidney and North Platte.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
DRIVEN FROM HOMES.
PEOPLE FLEE FROM CLOUD
BURST NEAR PiTTSRURG.
Over 500 Dwellings, stores and PUBIC
Offices Inundated-One Man Loses
Thousands Rush 10 Get Free
EI4ands in Nebraska.

Over 500 homes business houses an /
school houses, a short distance from
Plttsburg on the Pan Handle Railrc ad
were inundated in from two 10 ten feet
OF water in Robinson Run hollow and
the Charters valley by cloudburst
Many buildings and bridges were washed
away, horses and cattle were drowned
and at least one life was lost. There
were many narrow escapes. In the Bas-
dan Hotel, Mcdonald, Charles Hayes.
che engineer, was caught in a room IN
the basement. Almost without warning
the water poured in upon him. ae
reached safety by crawling through the
transom. The food did not subside until
daylight The only fatality reported so
tar was the drowning Of an unknown
Italian, whose body was found floating
IN Robinson run. The damage will reach
100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
CHICAGO.

IL. u. Duu 10. 3
| bllo110 weekly review of Chicago
---I trade says: The season is
now in evidence when trade currents
are expected to move more slowly for
a brief period. Factory repairs have
to be attended to, entaiIing enforced
vacations among workers and there
are labor disputes which require
prompt treatment. but there is moth
ing to indicate that general business
will enter upon the last half of the
year in any way seriously impeded.
The weeks developments have been
important IN steel product and job
bling sales. buying in both these
branches exhibiting wider activity
based upon confidence in the outlook
and prospects for increased activity.
Crop conditions appear to be most en-
couraging. Harvesting is rapidly ex-
tending with satisfactory results, good
prices are readily obtained, and there
has been heavier forwarding of flour
and provisions.
Grain shipments. 2.3S5959 bushels,
compared with 2.413,942 bushels the
previous week and 4,04G,044 bushels il
year ago The absence of demand has
been notably apparent, but neverthe-
less prices disclosed little change. the
ciosings compared with a week ago
showing a gain in wheat of 1 cent a
bushel and a fractional decline in oats,
while corn was steady. Provisions
sold freely for both domestic and for
eign consumption, and prices again
closed higher, in pork 55c barrel, in
ribs 4Oc Gnd in lard - &c. Live stock
receipts. 2T1.72T head, compared with
275,5S5 head the previous week and
321 800 head year ago.
Failures reported in Chicago district
number 1G. against &c last week and
% a year ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
lars Win TWO pnrs. aattle.

The Japanese army under General
Oku won a two days battle in Fenshui
Pass, driving the Russians from Dalin
Hill near Hai-Cheng after a fierce artil-
lery engagement in which a japanese
battery got in the rear Of the Russians
Molten and Ia passes also we're cap
tured by the japanese. which places
their forces close TO Liao-Yang.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

"leagerness of the reports is greatly mys-
tifying the authorities. who continue to
believe that there has been Il later fight
which has not yet been reported.
There is belief that the Nladivostok
squadron put to sea Saturday and is like
" to be next heard OF in the Korean
straits.
According 10 latest advices Kuropat
kin is at Ta-Tche Kiao, personally in
command. The presence Of the military
attaches and newspaper correspondents
is also considered significant. The out
poatg are in touch all along the line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Needle Art Nearly Kills.

Captain Hugo De Battle of the British
army, husband of Lillian Langtry. came
near losing his life as a result Of being
tnttooed by Samoan native on his visit
20 the South Sea Islands, Despite the
fact that he is nearly cured II is proba-
bic chat he will be crippled for some
time, il not for life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Cyclone Imperiis Train.

Considerable damage was wrought by
a cyclone in Weston County. Wyo Trees
were uprooted, ranch houses blown
down, haystacks scattered and live stock
and several persons injured. The twister
passed over the country and narrowly
missed a passenger train on the Burning
ton Railroad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

For some time the Japanese have
been endeavoring TO convey the inn
preston that Kuroki intends to swing
around to the north. Therefore it is
probable that he never at any time
entertained such an intention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Conduit Casualty Kills Thirty-three.

Thirty-three persons were killed by an
accident which took place near Spanish
Town. ten miles west of Kingston. ia
maica, IN the main conduit Of the West
Indian Electric Company. The work had
practically been completed when orders
were given to allow a small quantity Of
water TO enter the conduit. Through
uisapprehension the full force was turn
ed on, and a mad struggle to escape by
means of the manholes ems led.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Twenty-Five Die in Submarine Boat.

Twenty-Five sailors were drowned at
the Baltic works, st. Petersburg during
experiments with the torpedo boat Dellin
which had been converted into suhma-
riDe boat. The signal was given To sub
merge the boat without first properly
closing the manhole.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
q. A. r. Encampment August rs.

i7e thifty-eighth annual encampment
OF the Grand Army of the Republic will
be held in Boston, beginning Aug. II and
continuing for one week. The veterans
will parade the second day OF the en-
cArapment at 10 A. m
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Moscow Is Tornado swept.

A tornado swept Moscow. Russia.
causing enormous damage. Eorty-dve
persons were killed and thirteen injured.
Two villages IN the track Of the storm
near here were destroyed. One hundred
and fifty deaths are reported there, while
eighty-fye persons we're hurt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
shoot. Girl and Himself

A man supposed to be Nelson p. Ben
son. aged IS. of Kansas City. fatally
syoandt Miss Mary Dove and then shot
himself behind the ear, dying on the way
60 the hospital. The shooting occurred
In the Illinois Hotel in st. Louis, where
che couple had met by agreement
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

released ON pay
nent of the ransom
demanded and are
now in Tangier.
With the release OF
Perdicaris c 0 III e 5
the beginning of the
most serious crisis
Morocco has ever
experienced. T h e
American and Brit
ish ministers, on be-
half of their re-
) . e ctiv e govern
nicuts. demand the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Montana Has wiuter Weather.

An Intermittent snowstorm RACED in
Butte. Mont Friday. The mountains
had covering OF wh.,e though in the
valleys the snow melted as fast as IL fell.
II is not believed stock interests will
suffer. though some damage may result
q crops and early fruit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
Wife Murdercr Must Die.

The Ohio Supreme Court has reversed
the decision Of the Circuit Court which
granted q new trial 10 Alfred A. Knapp.
The Hamilton. Ohio, wife murderer. and
aiSsd Aux, 10 as the day on which he
Ghall be electrocuted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
pERpIcARIs rs SET FREE.
Now England and America Demand
Capture of Bandit RaisuIi.

Ion I'erdicaris and Cromwell Narley,
who were captured by the notorious Mo
roccaa bandit chief Raisuli, have been
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LA BELLE LODGE, A. F. & A. NJ. No.s4.
Meets the First aud Third Wednesdays OF
each month. Hall Ia williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

VIR0QUA LODGE, l. O. o. F.-MEETS
every Saturday night in Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

IRUOUA UANroN-P ATRlA RCHs MILF
of each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
STRIVING FOR REMNANTS.

Shading of Clubs in the Three Princi-
pal Leagues.
The clubs OF the National League now
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

yIROQUA X. @. T. NJ = MEETS ON
every Monday evening In Alliance Hall, at
I:30. p. IN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

MYSTIC WORKERS OF THE WORLD
Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings
10 each month at W. II. q. Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

w. C. t. U.-MEETs FIRST THURSDAY
of ea.'h month at 3 p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

vIROQUA ENCAMPMENT, I. O. 0. f.,
No 60. Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

CHURCH OF CHRIST - PREACHING
every Sunday at 1880 a. m. and in the even
ing. Sunday school at $50 a. N.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS MEETS
on alternate Sa turday afternoons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-SERyI-
ces at 1890 a. m. and 1880 .. N. each Sab
bath. Sunday school at II m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
CHURCH DIRECTORY.


METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-SERVIC
at 1890 a. m. and 1880 p. N. each Sabbath.
Sunday school at IL IN. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
BUSINESS CARDS.

VERNON COUNTY CoURT-REGULAR
terms ON the first Tuesday OF each month,
at the Court House from . to II M.
and 80 to p. m. D. y. MAHONEY,
County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06

Reports to the Interna-
tional Mercantile Agency
from commercial cente.s
The evening world., 1904-06-15
HAAS SA WE'D;
WIFE AND SON MISSING.

he Rev. Dr. Haas, pastor of St aMrkE, a on the boat with his wife
and tSelveyear-old boy. His assistant Rev. ] :. Schurz, q also with him.
When the panic began DR.. Haas, his wife and boy we're thrown over
board. He held on 10 hem for n while and as guiding them to safety wheel
some persons frantcally took hold of tho group and separated them.
Cr. Haas as rescued Mt North Brother Island and is at Lebanon
Hospital. He saw n more of his wife and child and it is supposed they vert
drowned.
According to Pastor Haas the fire started in the kitchen o the lower
deck, ear the engineroom, He says that he ws looking in the door OF
the kitchen when he pa a mig pn of fat o n the stove catch fire.
The cook ar out yelling Fire." says Mr.. Haas, and almost before
knew it the whole kitchen a ablaze. The flames leaped along the deck.
and by the time got to the forward part the whole side of the boat was
in flames" sa
Joseph Ella, a musician attached to the Metropolitan opera-Honse orr
chestra. can ashore on tho steamerM assasoit and told a heart%endng
of the losso his wife and twelve ear-od daughter, Elsie. He said
they we're o the lower deck when the upper part o. thu Gen slocum fell
and they vert pinned TO the burning deck. He made every effort to save
them and several mn helped him, but they we're finally vi driven back by
the and forced overheard. There is n o doubt IN MS mnu nat oorn
mother n schld werc lost Ella n frantic with ref' A
Over a score of burned and half-drowned persons we're rescued oy the
EMPLOYEES of the De La vergne Manufacturing Company which has q big
rIont nj one Hundred and Thirty-elghth street and the East River. As
a the employees of the factory saw the predicament of the excursions
lists they put out in small boats and did good rescue work. For over an
hour work in the factory was practically at a standsun
The evening world., 1904-06-15
HIS SWEETHEART;
LOSES -FOUR SISTERS.

With his arm about the sweetheart he had saved, Henry Iden, aged
nineteen, of No. 100 East Fourth street, al ashore with the last load OF
survivors @
His four sisters, he reported, had been lost They we're Annie, aged
twelve; Eta. nine; Minnie. seven, and Grace, five. His sweetheart, Amelia
Swartz eighteen years old. of No 11 East Third street, wa broken-hearted
at the loss Of her mother. Mrs Louisa Swartz aged forty-three; her grand
mother, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Burkhardt. aged ffynine; her aunt, Mrs.
Christina Burkhardt, and the atters three months-od daughter, Mabel. An
cight-year-old son, Adam, had been seen running about the island seekina
wildly for his mother.
HOW HE SAVED HIS
81 was sitting on the lower deck with Miss Swartz when the nn
broke out" related Tden. I'VE haC smeled smoke for about four minutes,
but thought it came from the kitchen. where clam chowder was being
cooked. .
Suddenly noticed people o shore waving their arms, and I could
hear them shouting Then saw the fire. l got two hfe-preserveTs, aj
put one o. Miss Swartz andAse other on myself
"Wo crowded to tie re Ad stye1 .Acr" until the boat Weni agronuds
when over W re went The fire was so hot that kept ducking Miss Swarts
under waterev every minute or So and lid the sam myself After awhile WI
we're pulled aboard a tug"
The faces OF both iden and Miss Swartz yer bistered.
The evening world., 1904-06-15
MOTHER AND BROTHER
IN HIS SIGHT.

John ELL fourteen years old, one OF the survivors Of the disaster. gave
the following account of his uerribe experience, his mother and two
brothers being drowned before his eyes. to a Evening World reporter:
81 left the Third street pier 1t 8 o'clock. l, my mother and my little
brother Paul made of a large party from IL district With IL were
John Fkhman. of No. 4O1 Fifth street; John Gray, of No. 300 East Four
tenth street; Albert Greenwan. of No, 26 East Fourteenth street. and
Otto Hans, of No. $40 East Fourteenth street
When we left the pier the deck IA packed to the limit ofi Its capacity
The band was playing, the children we're frohcking about and we we're all
having a fine time.
AS we neared He'll Gate children were called down to the lower deck
where ice cream and soda water were served.
THE children we're falling all over each other in a effort to get to
the tables which held the refreshments. With my mother and my little
brother Paul went TO the engine room to watch the machinery. I was
standing there with John Gray. Albert Greenwan. Otto Hans and a number
Of children.
Suddenly and without the least note of warning there a a burst O.;
and flashed out about us. The flames spread with the rapidhy of a ex-
plosion, setting fire to the clothing OF the women and children who were
grouped about the engne-rocn watching the machinery.
SCREAM IN AGONY.
my mothers dress and my little brothers clothing caught fire, and
I grabbed them and started to rush for the side of the boat There was
among those surrounding the ice cream and soda water tables screaming
and yelling with pain.
In the terrific scramble my mother and little brother were swept from
me and carried toward the side where the children and women with their
clothes burning had begun to jump into the water. The flames spread in
bursts that 500 had the entire deck enveloped.
THE crew we're helpless TO render any assistance IT make efforts to
check the advance of the hre We we're Just passing out through He'll Gate
when the Ere started. The captain headed the boat toward North Brother
The evening world., 1904-06-15

some boat. ~ suddenly the rail gave way and with scores Of others we
we're dumped into the water. In the struggle Of the mas who were fighting
to keep up. my grandmother IA torn from nj and drowned before could
reach her. swan around. looking for her body until l was picked up by
a tug
II was taken ashore to North Brother Island. As I was standing on
the shore saw a number of bodies floating toward me. Thereupon un-
dressed and swan out. Among the bodies found that of my grandmother
and brought it ashore fear my mother was drowned With those VINO
we're swept into the water when the rail gave way"
The evening world., 1904-06-15
TAKEN FROM STEAMER BY TUG.

Mrs. Kate Gringe, me of the survivors. who resides at No, 4s East
iouston street, gave this version of the narrowing story TO an Evening
World reporter o IN North Brother Island. She said:
THE fire seemed to spring out OF the foep part OF the vessel, and the
shout went round that the bow of the ship had taken fire. could see the
first evidence IL it in the smoke which poured from the forward hold.
81 saw the captain and heard him. 10 shouting tot h crew to man me
fire hose, and he directed the efforts of his men in fighting the fire, which
he told therl was in the forward hold. heard that distinctly. l as among
the lot taken from the boat by a tug and never shall forget omehts
of anxiety when the tug a coming alorgsde to take Is m.
II never shall forget the sight of panic-strcken women and chhdren'
1t vas dreadful can't tell a connected story. l lostso some OF my W IN
the fire. | don know what las become Of them.
81 heard just o mat tie fire as started in the lamp room ana tney
are all blaming a colcred porter for being responsible
TWO SISTERS RESCUED.
Among those saved were Miss Florence weis, of No. 57 East Eighty
seventh street, and her sister, Mrs. Nlchoa schumacher. Of NO gu East
Eighty-second street Miss Weis said:
I'VE were on the stern OF the boa. and the first we knew oft HI fire we
say Messengers IL the water.T They had jumped from the forward part OF
the boat. Itseemed only half a minute later that the Ire al sweeping
yer the upper part of the vessel and we found ourselves In danger OIL being
burned.
There vas a constant stream OF passengers jumping from the boat
from the time it caught fire until It, was beached. Hundreds OF hen went
over the side and must nave been swept away before assistance arrived.
Pretty soon a boat came alongside and my sister and were thrown
onto II, don't know how. After W e had got into the rescue some
jumped on top Of me and injured my head"