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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
ENTIRE ARMY CALLED OUT.
Gear Issues an Inn periaI Order Which
Mobilize All Russia's Troops.


Tn. Gar has issued an imperial order
which practically calls out all the troops
at Russia's disposal and orders them 70
preparc for Immediate service in The
far East. The ukase caused much com
ment in the capital city. not particularly
among army and navy officers, but il
awed civilians. 1t foreshadows a long
war and indicates that the government
Is fully aware OF the dine atty which
win attend the expected triumph Of Rus
sian arms in the conflict with Japan.
Officially the order seemed an limo
cent one. Ii summoned the reserve sub
alterns and first class reserve men OF
European Russia 10 the colors Tor SIX
weeks course Of training. \ similar
order was issued to the naval reserves.
On the face Of il this order does not
seem to mean much But military men
and diplomats know il means that every
thing is being made ready for the mo
bilization of the entire Russian army.
The order was undoubtedly a shock TO
civilian Russia When the war started
il was fully believed that the victory
over Japan was matter of but a few
weeks AS the days passed and news
Of Russian victories did not materialiEe,
the public laid it simply TO the suppose
ton that the Cars navy and troops
were waiting only until they felt that
! they could deliver a crushing blow to the
forces Of the MikadO, AMI thereby end
tie war IN few mCnths at the most
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
FIRE On STRONGHOLD
JAPANESE FLEET IN BOMBARD-
MENT OF vLAOlVOSTOk.
Mikado's Boats Direct Guns Against
Cars Northern Stronghold for IS
Minutes-Land Batter ga Fail to Re-
ply-yiye Persons Are Slain.

A feet Of FIVE japanese battleshipr
and two cruisers appeared of Nladiyos-
tok at % o'clock Sunday afternoon and
bombarded the town and shore batteries
for fifty-five minutes.
The feet approached from the direc-
ton OF Askold island, at the eastern en-
trance to Usuri bay. about thirty-two
miles southeast of NladiyostOk. Enter
ing Usuri bay the enemy formed i'll line
Of battle. but did not approach to a closer
range than a mile and one-third. They
directed their fire against the shore bat
teries and the town. but no damage re-
suited, as most of the 200 lyddite shells
sailed to burst. The Russian batteries,
commanded by Gems. Feronetz and Arta-
monof, did not reply, awaiting closer APP
Droach of the enemy.
The japanese fire ceased at 2:20 p. m,
and the enemy retired ia the direction OF
Askold island simultaneously two tor
pedo boat destroyers appeared near AS
kold island and two more near Cape Mai
del. The japanese ships were covered
with ice
The attack resulted in no loss TO the
Russians. but cost the enemy 100000
rubles (S100,000l in ammunition. Most
of the projectiles were six and twelve
inch shells The population of VIadivos-
t0k was warned in the morning of the
presence on the horizon of Il hostile fleet
and the prospect Of attack during the
day, but it remained tranquil.
First dispatches from Eladiyostok TO
st. Petersburg denied any losses to the
Russian forces from the japanese bonn
bardment. Later in the evening it was
admitted that perhaps 4 few Cinnamon
had been hit. Later * GiSht private dis
patches were received TO tHe effect that
five Russians were killed, Icnr sailors
and the wife of an engineer.
1t is apparent the Japanese were
afraid TO risk exposing their ships to the
plunging fire of the land batteries and
1t is considered probable that the attack
was really for the purpose of drawing
the fire of the Russian forts. compelling
the Russians to disclose the position and
caliber of their guns. and also for the
purpose Of ascertaining whether the Rus
sian squadron is i'll port
If this was the object of the Japanese
it is believed to have failed signally. as
the batteries did not fire n shot. and il
the squadron is in port it could not be
seen from the Japanese position in the
bay of Csuri on account of the high land
which rises from the coast on that side,
Obstructing the view of the harbor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
DIE IN BURNING CAR.
PERISH IN eAD ACCIDENT ON
THE Pennsylvania.
Spark from workman's Match Ienites
Gasoline Stored i'm Car and an Infer
no of Flame Bursts O~+-FiGures on
Importations of Silks

-Four unidentified men we're burned to
death in a box car containing gasoline,
which caught fire at Branch Intersection,
ten miles east Of Harrisburg, Pa. Two
others-George Klinger of Harrisburg
and William c. Lyter of LeNistown-
escaped but their bodies and clothing
were badly burned. The men were en-
ployed on the Pennsylvania Railroad inn
provements at Enoila and were being
sent to Bainbridge to clear the ice from
the tracks. One Of the cars, in which
twenty-six men were carried, contained
five barrels of gasoline and other lighting
materials TO be used for night work. One
OF the men struck n match TO light his
pipe. A spark must have landed on the
barrel, for in an instant the interior Of
the car was a fiery furnace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
1n the NATIONAL cnpitol.

Philippine bill, prepared by Secretary
Taft and introduced by Representative
Cooper, authorizes 100000 for inn
pro yement work in the islands.
President Roosevelt has been holding
many conferences with political callers
and general outline of campaign and
platform is fairly well understood.
President Roosevelt favors the imme-
date creation Of two new States, one
composed of oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory and the other Of Arizona and New
Mexico.
Inquiry whether Perry S Heath was
saved by influence in the postal iuvesti-
CATION brings Il heated colloquy in Sen
ate committee. the implication being re
scented by Hcath's friends.
President Smith Of the Mormon
Church told Senators that Congress has
no right to pry into his private affairs,
and that he is willing TO answer only
TO the Utah courts.
Congressman Mann of Illinois has
been instructed by interstate commerce
committee to prepare favorable report on
his bill prov iding for the lowering Of the
tunnels under the Chicago river.
The nomination of Senator Fairbanks
for Vice President on the Republican
ticket is believed TO be assured and the
choice is acceptable 10 President Boose-
welt
senator Depew. in Il debate in the
senate. called for a large enough navy
to enforce the open door policy ia China
Japan is held as Americas rival for Chi
ucse trade by Senator Hale
At the hearing before the Congress
sional committee having in charge the
ficht-hour law Wallace powney. the
shipbuilder. declared that the shipyard
workmen Of Great Britain can do CO
per cent more work with the same tools
than Americans do.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

WNNE
Fusan viii be made the secondary base
for the dispatch OF troops along the east
coast and for Vladivostok The railways
have been wholly monopolizcd by the
transportation of these troops. The men
are not permitted to leave the trains
even dining and sleeping on board Tie
civil. traffic between Toxic and Kobe
has been reduced to a minimum.
Immense activity prevails at all points
OF embarkation. At Kobe and other
ports tons of food Of all kinds and other
supplies have been collected. The censor
ship has become increasingly strict and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
SILK FIGURES SNOW INCREASE.
Dutiabie Import. In Customs Districts
SS,4S9,0O0.

A statement issued by the silk Asso-
citation Of America. covering raw silk
statistics for the season, shows that
dutiahle silk imports in the customs
districts Of New York. Philadelphia,
Boston, Hartford. Fairfield, Chicago,
Cincinnati and San Francisco for the
last three months OF 1903 had an invoice
value Of $S,4S9.0OO as compared with
81, 23S, $50 in the corresponding period of
the year before. OF the total $1,S72, J64
was the valuation Of piece goods paying
specific duties; S1,901. 46j of piece goods
paying 80 per cent ad valorem duty.
Most of the other goods were taxed from
so to 60 per cent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

all correspondents have been ordered to
proceed from Nagasaki to Toxic on pain
OF instant dismissal The officials have
made use Of every device to mystify the
public They even go so far as to place
wrong numbers on troop trains in order
to mislead everyone as TO the strength of
the forces sent TO the front.
The plan of campaign is not known
outside select circle, consisting of the
Emperor, minister of war and some half
a dozen heads of the army staff. Even
cabinet ministers are kept in the dark.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

In Il heroic attempt TO rescue Oza
Brown. a little girl who had fallen into
the Willamette river in Portland. Ore,
from a steame. Sumner Smith, the 2l-
year-old son OF w. X. Smith, one Of the
most prominent capitalists Of Portland.
sacrificed his own life. The little girl
was saved, but Smith was drowned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
Told in a Few Linem

Fearing violence, the Car has issued
a decree forhidding patriotic celebrations
in the streets.
cable TO a Paris paper states that
Chinese generals. Ma and Thiang. desire
permission 10 aid japanese
George Poole. British merchant. has
reached London from Dalny afye' a three
weeks journey. and describes the panic
there when fighting began.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
Wnmnn Reata Thrce RnrrInr.

Physical culture, a muscular woman
and a big hickory club was the combina-
ton that brought three burglars 10 grief
when they were arrested efter having
been beaten into submission By Mrs.
Fannie Blackburn. widow. who had
caught the men in her home at 80 Howe
street. Cleveland
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

and docks in con
nection with the
transportation of
provisions and nlu-
nitions OF war. The
soldiers Of the fort
have worked like
horses, Harvesting
themselves 10 carts
and drawing them.
Tho Japane Se
have shown consi,i
cradle respect for
Dalny on account Of
the important sub
marina miu,s ,o,l
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

Preston Robb, a prominent urfman.
was arrested in Evansville. Ind, on a
charge Of shooting with intent 10 kill his
wife and County Recorder Theodore
Keyekordes and his wife while the party
was assembled at Robbs home for din
ner. Kevekorles had iust returned with
his bride from a wedding trip through
the South
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
Intercede for Their Tormentora.

The seYenty-ive Cornell fresa1 en-
who were branded by the sophomores
with silver nitrate have requested the
university authorities TO take no action
against the men who applied the burning
chemical to their faces. 1t is thought
the faculty will follow the suggestion,
The two upper classes, however, have
tat"n stepe 10 prevent the recurrence Of
such incidents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

pleted. 1t includes
the first reserves.
The second reserves
are now being mo-
bilized at Toxic.
The Sendai and Ku-
mamoto divisions Of
the army, the best
fighting men in the
service. already
have been trans
ported 10 Chemulpo,
which win continue
TO be the principal
h,ro 3, TGlrao
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

An imperia, ukase has been issue pro
hihiting the expectation Of horses from
Russia until further notice Even for
the expectation of single horses with
pedigrees permission from the head Of
the remouut department must be oh
tanned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

The Anglican archbishop OF Rupert
land, Robert Machray. primate Of all
Canada. pre'ate Of the Order of St Mi
ehael and st, George. died in Winnipeg,
of pneumonia. He was 73 years old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
Patti Cancels All Dates.

Nine. Adelua Pa,t is Disguised Her
engagement in America closed with the
Hot Springs entertainment. The famous
singer has Cancelled all her engageu ents.
She will sail from New York for Eng
land, bidding farewell TO America in
earnest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
South Carolina congressman Dies.

Representative George ". Croft of
Aiken, S. c.. died at his home in Wash
ington, Of blood poisoning Mr.. Croft
had been i'll for six weeks as the result
Of an injury caused by splinter in his
thumb, from which blood poisoning re
suited
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
Knn.a. Rennbiicnn. Nnn,inntn

The Kansas Republican State conyen-
ton instructed its delegates to Chicago
for Roosevelt and nominated a full
State ticket, headed by Editor T. w.
HOch Of Marion for Governor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

Fire Of unknown origin destroyed the
plant Of ths Hoover Wagon Company in
York, Ia. The loss is $4,000 The
night Waterman is believed TO have per
ished in the flames.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

DR.. George s. Hatch was arrested in
Boston and charged with being connect
ed with the Wilson and Wiggin band Of
counterfeiters. Wilson and Wiggin are
each serving a hve-year sentence, and
three other men, Thompson, Gallagher
and Cohen, were rested for completely
and each held in bonds Of $4,000. DR..
Hatch gave 5000 bail
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
sor. Packers Control Price.

Representative Martin declared in the
House that the packers control the price
of cattle by having only one bid made
and then dividing the lot He holds thar
conditions are worse than they we're be
fore the injunction was granted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
TilImnn snbmita 10 Knife.

Senator TUlmon OF South Carolina
was operated on to relieve an abscess o!
HIS eft tonsiL The result was pronouuc-
ed satisfactory and his condition was
reported to be much better
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

Mark Dunn. the murderer, who was
sentenced 10 be hanged Friday and who
escaped and was recaptnred. he's again
escaped from St Joseph Mo, cavity
armed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

there and which extend far out 10 sen
The floating mines in the neighborhood
Of palny are also calculated 10 keen the
japanese at a respectful distance
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
JAPANESE DREAD DALNy.

Mines Extending Far Into the Harbor
Keep Warships blatant.
In Port Arthur, officers, marines
coolies and everybody else have haen
working day aud night at the raiI,,ov.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

La BELLE LODGE, A. f. & A. NJ. NO.S+-
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays or
each month. Hall IL Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

FIROQUA LODGE, l. o. o. F.-MEETS
every Saturday night in Williams block
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

nifcant 10 learn from more than one
source that an entire goods train re-
Gently sank. owing to the impossihility
OF suddenly bringing the locomotive to
a halt. Th. engines have now been re-
placed by .5ses. This precaution is
necessitat~' by the riffs in the ice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

VlRUOUA CANTON -PAFkIA RCHS NJ LII
tant-Meets first and third Tuesday evenings
of each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS MEETS
on alternate Saturday afternoons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

VIROQUA X. o. T. NJ. - MEETS ON
every Monday evening In Alliance Hail. at
{ 80. p. III.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

w. C. T. U.-MEETS FIRST THURSDAY
Of ea.h month at 3 p. IN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

MYSTIC WORKERS or THE WORLD
Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings
"a each month at W. II. c. Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
KEEP PLANS SECRET.

Big Movement of Troops In Prepare
ton for Decisive Fight.
4 Nagasaki cableGram, via Shanghai,
says that an extraordinary movement OF
japanese troops to the coast is now COM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-SERVIC
at 1880 a. M and 1870 p. IN. each Sabbath.
Sunday school ut IL m. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

VIROQUA CHAPTER, o. L. s. MEETS
second Tuesday of each month in Masonic
Hall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-SERYI-
ces at 1920 Il. NJ. and 30 p. IN. each Sab
bath. Sunday school at II m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

The Senate Wednesday adopted a res
olution by Mr.. Hoar directing the COM
mittee on postodices to investigate and
report whether further legislation is
needed TO secure the rights Of persons
who complain that their correspondence
is interfcred with unjustly. Considera-
ton of the army appropriation bill was
resumed. and Mr.. Bacon protested
against the acceptance of the statue of
Frederick the Great, rendered by En-
peror William, on the ground that Fred
erick the Great was not in sympathy
with American institutions. Mr.. Stew
art replied that Mr. Bacon grossly mis-
represented the character of Frederick.
The discussion was dropped and the
army appropriation bill was passed. as
was the Philippine shipping bill. When
the House met Bourke Cochran was
sworn in Mr. Ovcrstreet suggested
postponement Of consideration Of the
Hay resolution bearing upon the Bristow
report Mr.. Hay objected. Mr.. Hep
burn of Iowa said an investigation would
bring ont no facts not brought 10 light
by the committee report. to which Will
liam Alden Smith retorted that facts had
been suppresse1 and could be discoy-
cred. Mr.. Hepburn said no member of
the House of Representatives desired to
screen anyone. Mr.. Williams, the mi
notify leader, said he wanted the corrup-
ton in the Postoffice Department investi-
gated, not by the friends of the men
whose guilt was suspected, but by
committee appointed by the Speaker.
Mr.. Overstreet spoke for an hour on the
Hay resolution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

The Senate Thursday passed num-
Der of bills relating to Alaska, but failed
to act on the measure authorizing the
election of a delegate in Congress from
that territory. Mr.. Platt Conn oppos-
ed the bill. and because of his desire for
time for discussion it was not pressed.
The Alaskan bills passed included those
for improvement of roads, the mainte-
nance of schools. the appointment of an
additional judge and the extension Of
coal laws TO the territory. \ bill was
passed increasing to 500 the pension Of
ex-soldiers and sailors who have become
totally blind on account of service. In
the House the Speaker announced the
appointment OF w. Bourke Cochran Of
New York as a member Of the commit
tee on ways and means. Mr. Overstreet
secured unanimous consent for contin-
uation of the order limiting debate on the
report of the Postotice Department in
volvinr Representatives and Senators I'M
til 4 O'Clock. Mr.. Finley Is. c. announc-
ed the death of his colleague. George
William Croft. Resolutions Of sympathy
and regret were adopted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

CHURCH OF CHRIST - PREACHING
every Sunday at 1890 Il. m. and In the even
Ing. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
6@1s6R1s5a S.92820
CONGRESS ;
$ 81
S&0a2sS2s3S@0sS

The Senate Monday passed the naval
appropriation bill The principal ques-
ton debated'in connection with it related
TO the price and method of supplying
armor plate for battle ships. growing out
OF an amendment suggested by Mr. Pat
terson providing for a government ar
NOR plant He ultimately withdrew the
amendment, but offered several others on
the same line, which were laid on the
table. The credentials of Senator elect
Dick. of Ohio. were read. The report Of
the Committee on Postofiices and Post
Roads on the Hay resolution. showing
the use of Influence" of members of
Congress to secure salary increases for
postmasters and similar efforts in con-
nection with leases and rents of post
office buildings. was submitted in the
House. An agreement was reached to
postpone action until "Wednesday. and
1900 copies of the report were ordered
printed. The committee urged that the
resolution be tabled. and there will be
three hours debate before action is tax
en-. The postofiice appropriation bill was
taken up, and Mr.. Moon appealed for
general investigation of the affairs of the
department. The House without debate
unanimously adopted the resolution di-
recting the Secretary Of Commerce and
Labor to investigate the causes for diff
ferences in prices between live cattle
and dressed beef.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16

The Senate Tuesday spent most of its
time discussing committee amendments
to the army bill concerning provisional
troops i'll the Philippines and the con-
solidation of tie .Adjutant Generals Of
flee with the record and pension office.
Both were accepted The bill was amend
ed so as to provide for an increase in
the engineer corps The discussion of
the bill was not completed. The fortiii-
cations bill was reported from the COM
mittee on appropriations, with net in
crease Of 100000 over the bill passed
hy the House, making the total S7631,
1872. The time of the House was devoted
to the consideration of claim bills. and
thirty-two were passed. One relating
to the granting of an American register
to the ship Beaumont, formerly 4 Brit
ish craft. wrecked off the coast of Nova
Scotia, and later rebuilt by an Ameri-
can. gave rise TO considerable debate,
but was accepted. Speaker Cannon in
ruling on the conference report on the
legislative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bill, stood by a former prece-
dent, holding that conferees could not
insert new matter. and the bill was sent
back to conference.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-08-24
Rates
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agara Falls 8 p. M, Buffalo p. M, Sep
tember 8, running to Tidioute.
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on all regular boats and trains on or be-
fore September 8.
Five steamers leave Toronto daily ex-
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Lewiston, where direct connections are
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be good tor stop-over at Niagara Falls
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