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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
EIGHT ARE KILLED IN BEDS
Wall in Fire Ruins at Minneapolis
Falls ON Hotel.

HIS Oh bOhGte
In Minneapolis, eight persons were
killed about l o'clock Tuesday morning
when the wall of the o. II. Peck build
ing on Fifth street south, which was left
standing by the fire of last week, top
pied over in a high gale and struck the
Croker hotel, a three-story structure on
Fifth street. Tons of brick and mortar
crashed down through the hinlsily con-
structed building, throwing the floors into
a mass of debris in the basement. There
was no warning of the disaster, and the
fourteen persons who were sleeping in
the hotel were caught and eight killed.
A passer-by who heard the crash turned
in fire alarm and the department ar
rived in time to check flames in the
wreck.
Response bility for the accident will be
the subject oe thorough investigation
j. G. Houghton. the building inspector,
had made an inspection of the standing
walls, but had given no orders concerning
them. He had ordered the demolition of
other walls that seemed to threaten TO
fall. Guests at the hotels had been
afraid because of the proximity Of the
wall and had moved elsewhere, Dut as
nearly a week had passed and the wall
stood apparently firm they had come
back The terrific northwest gale was
the cause of the fall and it exerted
greater pressure than the building in
spectSr expected.
c. L.. Smith. a hack driver, one of the
roomers, had a curious premonition that
saved his life. He was nervous and
could not Sleep. Twice be arose, dressed
and went outside to sec what the wind
was doing. The second time he told a
policeman he thought the wall was I'M
safe. The officer laughed ut the idea and
the words had scarcely left his lips when
Ia wal fell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
POTATO CROP TOO BIG
Colorado Farmers Struggling with
Great Yield of Tubers.

Colorado's potato crop this year is
enormous and the problem of marketing
it presents so complicated a situation that
some of the trans-continental railroads
may be tangled up in a rate war before
it is over. All the railroads in Denver
have received an appeal from the United
Produce Company, which is the Potato
Growers Association in northern Colo
RADIO, asking that a proportional rate of
% cents a hundred be made on potatoes
from Denver to the Mississippi river.
The present rate on potatoes from
Colorado common points to the Missis-
sippi Is 40 cents a hundred. This the
growers do not want changed on pota-
toes routed within their present terri
tory; what they want is a reduction of
10 cents between Denver and the Mis-
sissippi river on freight destined to go
beyond, so that Colorado san extend her
territory ca potato sales in Kentucky,
Illinois. Indiana Cnio. Tennessee, Penn
syiT2Gia and even New York.
Unless some solution of the matter is
soon found it is predicted that more than
one-third of the crop in the northern
part of the State viii rot in the field.
Farmers are now selling them at 80
cents per 100 pounds. sacked. and there
is threatened a further drop of 10 cents
in the price, which barely covers cost of
production at the present rate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Short News Notes.

Fire destroyed the Children's Home of
the Sisters of Mercy in Loretto, PA.
Sixty orphans in the building escaped
unhurt.
The steamer Henry u. James of the
Rutland Transit Company, plying be-
tween OgdensburG. \, y. aud Chicago
burned at the former place. Loss S9O,-
600.
John Allen. who in July, 1903, shot
and killed his wife near Luther, OK,
was found guilty and sentenced to life
Imprisonment.
Frank L. Gibbs shot and fatally
wounded his wife in Evansville, Mimi,
and then killed himself. The couple, 1t
is said, had been quarreling.
Robert Hinchman. who shot and killed
his wife mt her mothers home in Sever
ance, Kan, two months ago, was con-
victed of murder in the second degree.
The Independent Pickle Company was
incor oorated in Missouri. The concern
is capitalized at 100000 and aims to
control the pickle business of the coun-
try.
Superintendent Frank Leach of the
San Francisco mint made good the de
falcation of former Cashier Walter NJ
Dimmic< by turning over his Oakland
home 70 the surety company which was
| on Dimnick's bond for $4,000
The New York State railroad commits
sion denied the application of the New
| York Canadian Pacific Railroad Com
pany for permission to issue first mort
gage of $25.00O.0o0 for the purpose OF
utilizing an old franchise TO build Snoth'
| or steam railroad from New York to Al
bany and west and north to the Cana
dian line,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
COLUMBUS STORES BURN.
Hole Is Scorched in Middle OF ONTO
Capitals Business District.

Fire in the business center OF Column
bus, Ohio, destroyed property valued at
$4,000 to S166,OO0 Flames started in
the Mithof Building on High street and
spread TO adjoining property. Five fire
men were hurt by an explosion while
fighting the fire. Losses on buildings
Mithon block. $4,000: Wheeler block,
$500; Deshler block, $1,000. Losses on
stock Krauss, Butler & Benham Co.
100000; Osterman & David, $1,000;
Wheeler Grocery Company. $4,000;
Croft Brothers, florists, $500 New
First National Bank. $500; Charles Dick
inson, oyster dealer, $500; Annette La
ken, woman's exchange, $500; Partisan
Cloak Company, $500; Amos Millinery
Company, $1O0: Hartpence Dental Sup
ply Company, 5000; Joseph Hirsch,
saloon. $500; tenants of Mithoff block,
$1,000. All are fully insured. The course
of fire was defective electric wiring or a
natural gas explosion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
IInnsnnILnnd Deal.

The regents of Kansas University have
purchased hfty-one acres adjoining the
campus on the west The terms are
little peculiar in that no fixed price was
established. The seller an elderly per
son. 10 t. receive an annuity of 5000 dur
ing her life. The FIRST payment was made
by a popular subscription contributed by
the citizens of Lawrence The Legisla-
ture viii IL, asked TO make provision for
future payments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
To MAXI Long low

For the hrst time in marine history
the Standard Oil Company has under,
taken the task of towing a laden barge
from New York to San Francisco. a die.
lance of Is. 600 Eliles. II the experiment
"a successful the service will be extend.
"a to European ports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
President TO Make Sneech.

President Roosevelt has accepted an
Invitation to attend the Lincoln day din
ner to be given by the Republican Club
of New York Feb Is. The invitation
was extended by William d. Murphy of
New York in behalf Of the club, The
President will deliver an address at the
dinner
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

II. E. Nivin of Berthoud, Colo, and
J. w. Whitehead of Medina, Ohio, lead
ers in the Rural Carriers Association.
have been dismissed BY the Postmaster
General because of their alleged efforts
to influence legislation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Nose Bleed KILL a Girl.

Blowing her nose too hard caused the
deIth of Mary Meilke, Is years old. Of
81. Charles, MINI. The effort produced
hemorrhage of the brain She had been
suffering from a cold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Bi,hop Richard PbeIan Dead

After lingering illness of three years.
due to tn intirmities Of old age, Right
Rev Richard Phelan, bishop of the
Pittsburg diocese of the Roman Catholic
Church, died at st, Paul's orphan asy-
lum, lakewood. surrounded by his rela-
tives and many church officials.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
TROOPS BUSY IN PHILIPPINES.
Gen. Wood Reports Army in the Field
QueIting Uprisings.


QueIting Uprisings.
Gen. Wood, commanding the depart
menr of Mindanao, Pnmppine division,
In his annual report to the War Depart
ment says that the troops of the depart
ment have been in the field a great por-
ton of the year quelling armed uprisings
and preventing slave trade and kindred
abuses. EN-. Wood adds: The estab-
lishment of civil government and the ex-
tension over the Moros of certain laws
and regulations has caused some excite
ment and at times serious resistance, es-
pecially the law prohibiting slavery. In
some sections active hostility has been
engendered y our presence, especially
In the Lake Lanao region. where almost
constant murderOus attacks on working
men and soldiers We're the rule until the
effects of the recent expeditions to the
Taraca side of the lake, combined with
expeditions TO other sections of the La
mao, were felt by the Moros.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Leaps from Bridge to Death.

John Parkers of Martins Ferry. Ohio.
bade couple of friends good-by climbed
on the railing of the terminal bridge in
Wheeling, W. Va. and dropped to the
ice, sixty feet below. His body broke
through the ice and probably will never
be recovered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

AS soon as the House met Wednesday
Mr.. Morrell (Pa.D called up the Senate
resolution granting the inaugural com
mittee permission to use certain public
buildings and reservations, including the
use of the pension building for the in
augural ball. Mr.. Morrell explained that
the resolution was exactly as it came
from that body and said that after con
sultation with the members of the Dis
trict of Columbia committee and il view
of the very evident desire OF the House
that the inaugural ball shall be held in
the pension building. it had been decided
10 accept the Senate resolution in its
entirety. The House adjourned to Jan.
after n brief session. After a session
of four minutes duration the Senate ad-
journed at 1904 T, 4. until Jan. 4 next.
The proceedings consisted of a prayer
by Chaplain Hale the reading of the
journal of Mondays brief session and
the receipt Of a number of nominations
from the President.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Fighting Was Desperate.

Commander Mizzeneof, who escaped
from Port Arthur to Chefoo. declares
that the attack which resulted in the
capture of 203-Meter Hill was the most
desperate of the siege and was marked
by such deeds that heroism became com
monplace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
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CONGRESS-
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In the Senate Thursday a resolution
providing for proper action on the
charges against Judge Swayne when ar
ticles of impeachment are resented by
the House. hut fixing no dat for the be-
ginning of the proceedings, was adopted.
The urgency deficiency appropriation bill
was passed without debate. The Philip
pine administration bill was taken up
and amendments were offered by Mr..
NcCumber striking out the provision for
the guaranteeing of interest on railroad
bonds to 21a per cent providing that they
be guaranteed by the government of the
United States, and prescribing a method
for taxation of rail- ad receipts In the
islands; by McComa- empowering the
Philippine commission to amend the
tariff laws of the islands. by Mr.. Culber-
son granting 10000 acres of Philippine
public lands for every mile of railroad
constructed, by Mr.. Bailey giving the
Philippine government authority to reg
ulate the charges of the aided roads and
by Mr.. Spooner restricting the author%l-
ton of municipalities TO contract indebt-
edness to promote local improvements.
By agreement the bill and the amend
ments will he voted on Friday. Mr.. Per
kins introd iced bill appropriating ST.
100000 70" a federal building at Homo
lulu. Mr.. Berry presented memorial
from the Cherokee Nation asking that
Indian Territory be allowed delegate
in Compress. III executive session extra
dition treaties with Hayti and Cuba
the latter amenda; ry-were ratified and
ordered made public. In the House a
resolution discharging elections committee
No. . from further consideration of the
Reynolds Butler contest from the twelfth
Missouri district because the contestant
had not complied with the law in regard
to tine in which testimony should be
taken was adopted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Will See Solar EcIipse.

An expedition in charge of the astron-
omers Of Indiana university will be sent
TO Spain to observe the total solar eclipse
which occurs on the 30th of next Au-
gust
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Demand $500. 600 from Russia.

The British Board of Trade inquiry
Into the North Sea incident closed in
London. 1t is said that the claims
against the Russian Government aggre-
gate about 100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Honor TO Judge Parker.

Bench and bar If New York City gave
a dinner 20 Alton B. Parker to honor
his return to the practice Of law
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
Nine Persons Perish.

The steamer Glen Island was destroy
ed by fire in Long Islam sound and nine
persons persisted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

The Senate held a session of three min
utes Monday aud adjourned until We'd
nesday. Mr. Perkins (Cal) had been
designated to preside by President Pro
TEN Frye. There was short prayer by
Chaplain Hale, a message from the Pres
ident, n message from the House. and
ADJOURNMENT was taken. The House dis
approved the proposition TO hold the in
augural ball in the capitol building The
committee having the matter in charge
had substituted for the pension building.
as provided in the Senate resolution. the
congressional library, but Mr.. Morrell of
Pennsylvania. who called the matter up,
announced that the opposition to the lat
ter building was so great the committee
had concluded to substitute the capitol
building. A storm of protests came from
both sides of the chamber. The resolu-
ton offered by Mr.. Morrcll was voted
down, the result being to delay action I'M
til the next District of Columbia day in
January. The House also voted down a
resolution making a special order on Jan.
of the bill to restore to the naval acad-
envy three naval cadets who were dis
missed for hazing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

vIROQUA ENCAMPMENT, /. o. o. f.,
No 60. Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

The day in the Senate was principally
devoted to debate on the Philippine civil
government bill. which finally was passed
by a vote of II to %. Mr.. Beveridge,
from the Committee on Territories, re-
ported the statehood bill and announced
he will make motion on the first day
that the Senate convenes in January that
the consideration of the bill shall be
entered upon at once. Representing the
minority of the committee Mr.. Bate noti-
fed the Senate that he would enter a mo-
ton to recommit the bill for the purpose
of taking further testimony. Mr. Bard
gave notice of an amendment combining
the provisions of the bill to the State to
be formed by the union of Oklahoma and
Indian Territory and eliminating all ref
erence to Arizona and New Mexico. Mr..
Hepburn and Mr.. McCumber sought to
get up the pure food BILL but Mr.. Lodge
moved an executive session and his mo-
ton prevailed. The session of the House
was given over almost exclusively to con-
sideration of bills on the private calen-
dar, dozen or more being passed. The
Senate amendments to the urgent def
cheney bill were agreed to.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

VlRUoUA RCHs Mill
Of each moi tn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

vIROQUA X. o. T. NJ. = MEETS ON
every Monday evening in Alliance Hall, at
1880. p. III.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

VIROQUA LODGE, /. o. o. F.-MEETS
every Saturday night In Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

MYSTIC WORKERS OF THE WORLD
Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings
In each month at w. Z. O. Hall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LA BELLE LODGE, A. r. & A. NJ. No.s4.
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays Of
each month. Hall l, Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

w. C. T. U.-MEETs FIRST THURSDAY
Of ea'h month at p. IN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
WHITE CAPS SUFFER
GIVEN SEVERE SENTENCES BY
MISSISSIPPI JUDGE.

Court in Far Southern State shows
Desire to Support Law Against I'm
lawful Acts Against Lives of Negroes
Philippine Troops Kept Busy'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORK
MEN-First and Third Tuesdays OF each
month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

yIROQUA CHAPTER, R. A NJ, MEETS
every Second and Fourth Wednesday OF
each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

COURT JERRY RUsK. NO. slae, INDEs
pendent Order Of Foresters-Flrst ana Ihir@
Thursday OF each month st Alliance hall.
VIRooUA ROYAL NEIGHBORs-Mees
First and Third Tuesday Evenings OF eoSA
month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-SERVI-
ces at 1890 a. m. and 7;30 p. m. each SAB
bath. Sunday school at II m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

VIROQUA CHAPTER, o. F. s, MEETS
second Tuesday Of each meath In Masonic
Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA,
No. 1891, meets Friday night OF each week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-SERvIC
At 1910 a. m. and Z 80 p. m. each Sabbath.
Sunday school at II N. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

CHI RICH OF CHRIST - PREACHING
every Sunday at 1890 a. m. and in the even
Ing. Sunday school at $50 a. N.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

VERNON COUNTY COURT-REGULAR
terms ON the first Tuesday OF each month,
at the Court House from 9 TO u N.
and 80 to D. m. D. y. MAHONEY,
County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
BUSINESS CARDS.

II. P. PROCTOR, ATTORNEY AND
Counselor, ViroQua Wis. viii practice In
all Courts OF the State. Special attention
given to collections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services every Sunday at O'Clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

3-Illlnois Republican convention adjourns
after 1.day session,
4-Fire i'm Corning distilery In Peoria
III destroys il lives and $1,O0O.OOO worth
Of property.
Mob wrecks amPhtheater in St Louis
VAeu bullhght is stopped
G-Fifteen non-union miners killed by dy-
Mantle explosion at Independence, Col.
9-Death Of l.. Il Letter, Chicago multi
millionaire.
i0-Death of Laurence Hutton. ll,reray
man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28

F.. f. MORLEY, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon, Viroqua, Wis. Office over
Craig & Co.'S drug store, west side of
hall. All calls attended day or night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-28
december.

Louisiana Purchase Exposition in st.
louis closes .... Seventh Inauguration of
President Diaz Of Mexico. 80. Haley Gipe
found guilty of mansiaughter at Newcastle.
Ind - Peter Nissen, inventor Of roller
boat dies In contrivance on Lake Michigan.
death of Mrs. g. ii. Gilbert, veteran
actress.
y Tyner 80. Opening Of last session of
5Sth Congress.
S-Japanese wipe out Russian fleet at
Port Arthur.
I3-Big fire In Minneapolis.
0i-Death of ex-senator George l.. Shoup
Of Idaho " Congress adjOurns for holiday
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-10

Nearly every wife feels that her
husband works too hard, and
worries because he will not take
the rest she knows he needs. She
sees how tired and exhausted he
is at night and how his sleep fails
to rest him. She knows that his
business is killing him-but she
also knows that he will stick to
his work just as long as he is
able to stand.
If he could only take a vaca-
ton, if she could only get him
away from business for a few
weeks-but that is out of the
question.
1t is in cases of this kind that
Rexall Mucu-Tone proves its rare
value.
We could do a great work if
we could only convince every
woman who reads this newspaper
that Rexall Mucu-Tone will do
her tired-out husband as much good
as a vacation i that it will brace
him up physically and mentally,
replenish his waning vitality and
make him strong and well.
WHAT CATARRH REALLY MEANS.
Mucu-Tone is primarily a catorrh
cure, but the term catarrh is very
broad. 1t signifies congestion
of the mucous membranes due to
the inability of the body, through
close confinement and lack of out
door exercise, to throw off the
poisons that gather in the system,
a condition that affects the entire
organism of the sufferer, causing
him to feel run down, worn out,
weak, nervous and respondent.
Mucu-Tone not only co,7ects
these conditions, driving out the
poisons and restoring health, but
it is a powerful tonic and system
bmlde, as well. 1t brings new
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-10

PLAN OF TREE AT PLANTING TIME.
rule, "Prune when the knife Is sharp
When we come to form there Is more
Of certainty. Commercial apple anC
pear orchards, for instance, are now
adays headed much lower than used t.
be the case three feet being very
common height for starting the head
In localities where windstorms are fire.
Quent the low headed trees are less
likely to be broken, they lose smaller
portion Of their fruit and are less sub
ject to sun scald, because the low head
shades the body of the tree somewhat
The cost of harvesting the fruit is less
than that of gathering from tall trees
as with low headed trees much of the
crop can be gathered by the picker
standing OH the ground, while With
high headed trees the major part Of
which extends the time required to do
the picking and consequently increases
its cost
Professor l.. G. Corbett whose horti
cultural experience has been extensive
aud varied. recently outlined plan Of
forming the head which is in accord
ance with the latest successful practice
and scientific theory. The diagrams il
lustrate its principal features so plain
ly as to need little comment. However
the arrangement of the branches may
be noted
e Of rhf,l.
should be disposed at equal distances
around the main stem or axis of the
plant, and, second, they should be al
some distance from one another ny
and down along the central axis Of the
tree that is. not in the same plane, but
from four to eight inches distance
apart. (See the first cut) With such an
arrangement OF branches the tree when
old Is less liable to injury from heavy
SHOWS or severe winds.
Professor Corbett emphasizes the de.
STABILITY of having the main structur
al branches of tree composed of from
three to five limbs of about equal size
rather than of two limbs. a tree which
divides into two limbs which again
subdivide to form the main head Is
much more likely to split than tree
with several limbs disposed at differ
ent heights upon the main axis.
In order to preserve a symmetrical
form and to prevent the fruit being
borne at the extremity of long, slender
branches on apple and pear trees the
main bodv bra pph hes left 0t plaUt In
time should not be more than eight