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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

Fire totally destroyed the home OF ia
cob Emmett in the town OF kossuth,
creating a loss OF $500. The family
narrowly escaped
Appleton knights Of Columbus will
make an effort to get the next biennial
State convention Of the Catholic knights
Of Wisconsin, in 1905.
Ruei Russell, typewriter operator in
the La Crosse office Of the r. G.. Dun
Company, lost the end Of his finger while
writing on his machine.
Considerable excitement was caused in
Baraboo by II. Alexander attempting to
kiduap his two sons. He was chased
away by two Of Mrs. AIexander's board
ers.
The 3-year-old child OF NJ. Leveque
Of the town Of Somerset was burned to
death. His clothing caught fire and he
was fatally burned before assistance
came.
Henry Cheer, Il years old was struck
by a Milwaukee road freigh ta,tl in APP
pleton and fatally injured, iie vas sar-
rying a dinner 10 one of the ..aper mill
employees when II happened
4 new company has been or. tied by
local capital. 10 be known as the la
Crosse Interurban Telephone Company.
which consoidates the La Crosse and
Southeastern and La Crosse County Tele-
phone companies.
CorliSs is oyerrun with tramps and
crooks. Burgaries ara frequent and the
residents of the village are alarmed. \
horse and cutter was stolen from the
barn Of John L. Rowlauds la the even
ING burglars broke into the barber shop
of George O'Haire and stole barber tools.
cigars and money There is but one Q
Ger. constable. . CoriiSs.
t,undvf Ouistu Il. a Norwegian farm
hand aged aDo'.J 81 years, was found
frozen to death by Rausmus Nelson at
the latter's home on the State line road,
between Beloit aud Manchester.
y unique social organization. known
as the Consolation Club, composed OF
wei known young business men. who
have been turned down Icy sweeth cart
for a rival. has been organized in Mari
nette.
Mate ew keefe. aged 81 years. Il resi-
dent OF Racine for sixty years. died sud
denly the other night. He never recov-
cred from the shock caused by the death
OF his son. who was killed in the iron
works ere.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
DGf5 lAE[3E}E>EI2S
.ssss.@aaSSllS IL R9Sl@- G0 .
s3SsS llSs - =. CO..
-kRs SA2OG

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime
$500 to S5,25; hogs, shipping grades,
$4.00 to "a. 10; sheep fair to choice, 81. %
to $3.75; wheat, No. red SAC TO SEC;
corn, No. ., 40c to 41c; oats, standard,
33c to Soc; rye, No. ., bic to SIC; hay,
timothy, $3.50 to $1,000; prairie, $500 to
S11.00: butter choice creamery, 19c to
dc; eggs, fresh, poe to 29c; potatoes,
Gle to 64c.
ianapois-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
SIS %; hogs, choice light, $500 to $3.50;
sheep, common TO prime. $3.50 to $3.35:
wheat, No. 2, SIC to SSc; corn. No. 2
white. 40c to Ale; oats, No. . white,
SIC to 3Sc.
st. Louis-Cattle, $3.50 to $40; hogs,
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to $3.75;
wheat. No .. zoe to Ole: corn, No. .,
No. ., 47c to 4Sc.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $500 to $3.50:
hogs. $500 to $500; sheep. $500 to
$685.; wheat. No. ., Doc to Ole; corn.
No. . mixed. 45c to acc; oats. No. 2
mixed. Bic to 3Sc; rye, No. .. 59c to Gle.
Detroit-Cattle. $3.50 to $3.50; hogs,
$500 to $40; sheep, $3.50 to S4.25;
wheat, No. ., 90c to 92c: corn, No. 3
yellow, new. 43c to 45c; oats, No. 8
white, SIC to Csc; rye, No. 2. 59c to Coo.
SIilwaukee-Wheat, No. . northern,
S2c to S:}c; cccn. No g. Acc to Ale: oats,
No. . white, Ste to SIC; rye, No. l, SOC
TO sc, barley No. ?. 63c to 64c; pork,
mess. S1125.
Toledo-wheat, No. mixed, SIC to
soc; corn, No. 2 mixed, 43c to Acc; oats.
No. . mixed, Sc to SIC; rye. No .. 56c
TO 5Sc; clover seed. prime. S7,02.
Buffalo-Cattle. choice shipping steers.
$3.50 to $500; hogs. fair to prime. $400
TO S4.45: sheep. fair to choice. 1926 TO
$500; lau,bs. common to choice, $500 to
$500.
New York-Cattle. $3.50 10 $500;
hogs, $500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to
So. 50: wheat. No. red, Ole to 93c; corn.
No. =. 51c to 52e; oats, No white.
40c TO 42e; butter. creamery, 20c to &c:
eggs. western, 2Sc 10 Sec.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

A decision in favor Of the Racine Shoe
Manufacturing Company against the
Badger Manufacturing Company was
filed by Judge Beiden in the Circuit
Court in Racine. The plaintiff brought
suit for 81, 1913, claiming that amount due
for shoes manufactured for the defend
ant and sold to the United States gov
eminent. An agreement had been en-
tered into by the two corporations to
offer bids for the manufacture of shoes
for the United States army. Profits were
to be divided About 10000 pairs of
shoes were manufactured. The defend
ants, in whose name the bid was offered,
received the money for the shoes manu-
featured. The shoe company a year ago
demanded a settlement from the Badger
Manufacturing Company, but they de-
MED the claim on the ground that money
had been paid on various other claims.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
otto spengler Kills Himself.

Otto Spengler, IS years old, left his
home in Menasha. saying he was going
to visit Dale and Hortonsville Three
days later his body was found in a. UNI
occupied cottage at Waverly Beach sum
mer resort with a revolver at his side. A
bullet hole through his head indicated
that he had committed suicide His wife
found a note saying be would end his life
and she sent the coroner out after his
body. He was at one time cashier of
the bank at HortOusviIle and later owned
a large store at Dale. He sold out his
store at Dale and moved to Menasha to
live. Besides his wife, he leaves two
children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Chicago.

Retail merchandising at
| UDle61d tanned proportions exceed
l1l ing all previous experience,
and closed for the holidays with total
sales much ahead of the corresponding
period last year. Demand was better
sustained than had been anticipated, and
the buying power of the people disclosed
no diminution. All seasonable stoc Ks
show the effects of unparalleled con
sumption. a gratifying feature was the
improvement in purchases made of high
priced wares and articles of luxury. 9th
er goods especially adapted to Christmas
trade sold very freely, and the staple
lines of wearing apparel, household
needs and footwear were readily dispos-
ed OF. Estimates of the gain in sales
made indicate a probable average of 20
per cent over a year ago. Dealings in
hats and caps, smokers articles and gro
ceries were largely swelled. Wholesale
trade reports improvement in collections
and sales satisfactory, both in reassort-
ments and advance selections for spring
delivery. The west-bound movement of
merchandise shows well-sustained vol
ume, but a decrease appears in the east
bound shipments of foodstuffs.
Conditions in the princir Il manufac-
turing branches are without important
change. Failures in the Chicago district
number %, against 81 for the previous
week and % year ago.
Grain shipments aggregate 1901, 507
bushels. and are one-ffth under the cor
responding period of 19Cz. Reports indi-
cate a more fayorabi. condition in win
ter wheat growth. The interior move
ment of grain is much heavier and taxes
the ability of raj roads to supply neees-
sary cars. The domestic demand for
wheat is only moderate, but the price
was forced up on the uncertain outcome
of the Russia-Japan dispute. Compared
with the closing week ago the net ad-
vance is IA cents. Coarse grains were
in ample supply, and on light foreign
buying oats declined / cent and corn 15
cent. Provisions developed strength ON
better domestic sales. pork advancing %
cents and lard 30 cents. Live stock re-
ceipts. 3S7, 743 head, are 13 per cent over
a year ago Tae general demand was
good. and values gained in cattle and
sheep - cents per hundredweight, and
in hogs Is ceGts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

The reception room was filed with
Senators. Congressman and others. all
awaiting their turn TO be called into
the Presidents room, yet as soon as
Churchill's name was read. he came to
the door himself and invited Churchill
in.
The door was closed between them
and the outside crowd, and the Presi-
dent told the servant to notify the
others that he could not see them for
half an hour. For an instant Churcl.-
III did not know what was to become
of him; thoughts of prison, expatria-
ton, and other punishments for trea-
ton. rushed through his brain; then he
heard the President speaking cordial
ly, ah st affectionately:
sam, how are your Sit down and
have a smoke. You used to give me
the best Havanas when l could not
buy; now l want to return some of
your past fayors Do you want any
thing? Have you money! DO you
want an office? Can / be of service to
you in any way? l think more of
those who We're my friends when 1
was poor and helpless, with growing
family on my hands, than do of all
such time servers now standing on
the outside waiting TO press me for
places"
Churchill was overcome W Grants
generous warmth, but he sail
81
federate army. and l have too high an
opinion of you as our conqueror, and
as my old time friend TO ask any IA
Nors at your hand. l accept nothing
that would embarrass you with your
own party. / have no right to ask
anything. | did not come here for that
purpose. l only came here to see
what changes. if any. had come over
my old friend"
II care nothing for that" replied
the President, simply There are OBJ
legations stronger than politics. and
higher ties than the recollection of an
unfortunate war. Think it over, Sam.
until evening. Then come and dine
with Mrs. Grant and me. If you want
Democratic talk. She and her father.
General Dent will give you all your
heart desires. promise you that l
will not break up the reasonable
camp"
Both men are dead, the southern
gentleman and the great soldier. Each
was friend to the other when times
were rough, and both have left bright
memories of manly generosity which
sprang from good hearts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
A. -, r. G.. Dun & Co.'S
NEW YORK. Weekly Review of Trad,

81
Manufacturing plants are stopping for
inventories and repairs in many cases,
the extent of idleness being considerable
greater than for the corresponding sea-
sou in recent preceding years There has
been liberal volume OF business in
holiday goods, but reports are somewhat
conflicting in comparison with 1902. An
encouraging sign is the improvement in
collections.
Railway traffic was not seriously i'm
peded by recent storms. owing TO better
methods of operation. and earnings thus
far reported for December exceed last
years by @ per cent. Agreements are be-
ing made with little friction as to wage
reductions, except in the case of coal
mining. and several idle plants have fixed
the date for resuming work. Few labor
disputes are in progress and steel pro-
ducers look for much new business early
next month.
Leading interests in the iron and steel
industry brought more stability TO the sit
uation by deciding against any further
reductions in quotations and there are
numerous indications that prospective
purchasers do not intend to delay plac-
ans conlracts Defohu tHe season OF IN
ventories and repairs.
Grain moved within narrow limits, no
special news appearing otl- than a new
record for wheat production in Austria
liza. Prices are firm.
Failures this week numbered 2S4 in the
Cuited States, against 200 last year, and
30 in Canada, compared with y year
ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Comrades.

NoulEAQess
Wearers of the blue and the gray
alike We're brave in daring the fire of
the enemy to save or succor wounded
comrades One would hardly expect,
however, to find the instances numer-
Gus of Confederates who risked their
lives for negro. but the Osceola Dem
ocrat cites one moving instance.
George Macdonald, one of the few
colored Confederate veterans in his
State. was wounded at Wilson's Greek
where a mimic ball plowed through his
hip and a buckshot struck him in the
face. He lay groaning upon the ground
when he was found by Owen Snuffer
lieutenant of his company. For Snuffer
the negro had all the affection a pet
slave lavlshed upon his master. and the
master knew it.
The white man bent down. exam
ined the black mans wounds and
stanched the flow of blood from them
The wounded man, as soon as he could
81 eak. begged for water. The lieuten-
ants canteen was empty, but midway
between the firing lines was n well.
To reach 1t was to become the target
of sharpshooters, but the groans of his
black friend moved the lieutenant
deeply, and he determined to take
chances.
Tie pushed forward under fire until
the well was reached. And then he
discovered that the bucket had been
taken away and the windlass removed.
The well was an old-fashioned
walled one of great depth After an
instants thought Lieutenant Snuffer
pulled eff his long cavalry boots. and
taking one in his teeth he made a slow
and laborious descent of the we'll
When water was reached and the bolt
filed he began climbing up the same
way he had gone down. stcaddling The
well and clutching with hands ar2 feet
at the rocky walls
Reaching the surface, he picked up
the other boot and crawled and wrig
gled back to the Confederate lines.
He gave the negro : S much water as
he cared to drink, and filling his can
teen, poured the rest of 1t over his
burning wou nds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Odds and Ends.

An epidemic of CHAMBERS has broken
out smeng the horses AT West Point
1t is thought the disease was brought
there by polo pony recently purchased
in the West
After flying with her Chinese sweet
heart to escape the wrath Of her parents,
Miss Roberta Lang of san Francisco has
been married 20 Lum Tan Tsee in China
town. New York
The Greek patriarch AZ Constantinople
has received replies to his proposition OF
a q ION Of the Roman Catholic reformed
ana Orthodox churches and the majority
ere in ne negative
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

The body Of Thomas @ 1onnor, an EN-
ploye OF the county poor fa m, was found
in the river at Milwaukee O'Connor
was last seen in a saloon the night OF
Nov. and stories that he had been mUT-
dered were scoffed Mt by those who knew
him best, They insisted that he had
left the town on account of financial
difficulties. His wife and children were
left UeEniless. O'Connor was well
known in politics and his brothers have
some local prominence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

While at prayer before the altar of
ST. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madi-
son, James Linden, commercial coli
Iege student, became in an instant a raw
ing and violent maniac. bent on destroy
ing what.ve his hands could seize upon
and determined to strip his person Of ev-
cry thread - wearing apparel, The
young man is about u years old came to
the commercial college from Fitchburg
and was a devout att, qdant upon church
services
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Superior Grain Case Dismissed.

The case of the State against the Min
nesota grain inspectors was dismissed
By Judge Haily in Superior. and the
twenty-three defendants were discharged.
The court held that there had been no
violation of the law. that the Superior
Board OF Trade had fewer memb than
the law requires, in order to be compe-
tent to make fhe complaint, m further.
that even if he board had been in good
standing that Homer 7. Fowler. the
complaining witness, did not have the
support OF the board
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

Knute Thompson, a mining expert,
has discovered platinum in paying guam
titles in the town OF Dunn. He has
found evidences OF n former excavation,
which convinces him that this is the lost
platinum mine described in the reports
Of the early explorers Of northwestern
Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Gets Rich Mineral Lands.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has
filed decision affirming the findings OF
the lower court in the big land case OF
f. s. Kosmerl ct al. against Katrina
Mueller ct al This action originated in
Duluth and concerned the ownership OF
rich mineral lands in the Mesaba range.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
BLOW SAFE, GET $4,000 CASH.
Dcs Moiues burglars Also Take Dia-
moudn azd Watches.

Burglars blew open the safe Of o.
Cohen. jew 9ler aud pawubroker, in Des
Moines, and secured 5000 in cash, dia-
monds, watches ana other property. The
theft was discovered in the morning
when Cohen opened his store. The burg
lars entered from the r,af by meaus Of
a key. A policeman shot at suspicious
character near Cohen's store during
the night and afterward landed the fell
low in jail. Ii is believed he may have
had something to do with the robbery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

BY the derailing Of an engine and ff-
teen freight ears on the Chicago, Bur
Iington aud Quincy Railway near Den
rock. H., Fireman Fl. c. Badger and
Brakeman W. J Long Of Galesburg
we're killed and Engineer e. b. Nealey,
also OF Galesburg. was injured. The
wreck was caused BY broken rail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
ParaIy.is smitea a Ruler.

Austria was startled th> other dag by
the report that Emperor Francis Joseph
had been seized with paraIy sis. Every
effort was made Immediately by the Off
cials to minimize the gravity Of the EN-
peror's condition, but it soor became APP
parent that much alarm wa, felt by the
attaches OF the court.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

Guards in the Cook county jail in
Chicago discovered what is believed to
have oeen an attempt 60 escape on the
part Of one Of the ear barn bandits. Bars
in Emil Roesid's cell werc found 10 have
been sawed in two and bent away. The
saw cannot be found.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

Bradstrect's annual review predicts
rear OF satisfactory conservative bust
aess for 1904, following the severe
strains pcr upon the industrial and spec
alative communities IN 1903.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Mrsckinr Attempt Fails.

The Pittsburg and Lake Erie west
bound midnight passenger train was de-
rallied at New Castle junction. Ia. 1t
Is said the accident was caused by an at
tempt 10 wreck the train. A spike had
been driven into switch AT the south
end # the yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Thirteen Fnmilies Made HomeIe.s.

Thirteen families were made homeless
and four persons injured by a fire in
North Bergen, \. J. Nine houses were
burned to the ground and Eve others
partially destroyed The families who
were driven from their homes had to
leave In scanty attire and suffered Sc
vereIy from the cold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Sell. Minnesotn Timher.

Commissioner Richards of the general
land office has announced his awards
under the sealed bids received for timber
on the ceded Chippewa Indian lands in
Minnesota in the vicinity Of Cass Lake.
The total amo IT covered by the accept
ed bids is Sl.4a2.772
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

n "
the Atlanta Constitution a poem writ
ten by Col. w. s. Hawkins, of Ten.
nessee, who as well as the soldier, was
prisoner at Camp Chase. 0'.to, dur
ing the war, and spent MN labor
among the sick in the camp. A young
soldier. engaged TO be married, anx-
lousy looked for a letter from the
woman that he might read her loving
words before he should die, but the
letter did not come until after his
death, and then it proved 10 he to
break off the engagement Colonel
Hawkins wrote these lines in answer:
Your letter came but came too late,
For Heaven had claimed its own
All. sudden change from prison bars
Into the great white throa4.
And yet think he would have stayed
For one more day of pain.
Could he have read those tardy words,
Which you have sent in vain.
Why did you wait fair lady,
Through so many weary hours,
Had you other lovers with you.
IL eiAal Sllkeu uAlutS DOWefs
Did 9th - bow before your charms.
And twine bright garlands there;
And yet ween in all ,hat throng
! His spirit had no peer.
| wish that you were by me now,
As | draw the sheet aside,
To see how pure the look he wore
A While before he died
Yet the sorrow that you gave him
Still has left its weary trace,
And a meek TO sanity sadness
Dwells upon that pallid face.
Her love" he cried, could change for
me.
The winters cold to spring
All. trust Of thoughtless maiden's love,
Thou art a bitter thing.
For when these valleys fair in May
Once more with bloom shall wave,
The northern violets shall blow
Above his human grave.
Your dole of scanty words has been,
But one more pang to bear:
Though to the last he kissed with love
This tresS of your soft hair.
I did not put it where he said,
For when the angels come
l would not have them find The sign
OF talsehood in the comb.
I've read your letter and | know.
The wiles that you have wrought
To win that noble heart Of his.
And gained it. fearful thought
What lavish wealth men sometimes give.
For a tritie light and small
What manly forms are often held
In folly's tiimsy thrall
You shall not pity him, for now
He's past your hope and fear
Although | VISA that you could stand
With me beside his bier
Still, | forgive you. Heaven knows,
For mercy yoU have need.
For God his awful Judgment sends.
On each unworthy deed.
To-night the cold winds whistle by.
As MY vigil keep,
Within the prison dead-house. where
Few mourncgS come to weep.
a rude plank coffin holds him now.
Yet death gives always grace,
And | had rather see him thus,
Than clasped in your embrace.
Tonight your rooms perhaps are gay,
With wit and wine and song.
And you are smiling just as if
You never did wrong
Your hands so fair that none would think
1t peuned these words of pain;
Your skin sn white. would God your soul
Were half so free from stain.
I'd rather be this dead. dear friend,
Than you in all your glee,
For you are held in grievous bonds,
While he's forever free.
Whom serve in this life, we serve
In that which is to come
He chose his way. you yours. Let God
Pronounce the fitting DOOM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

Between 600 and 600 men. women and
children met a fearful death at the new
Troquois Theater In Cbieago-hurned,
sufFocated or trampled under foot--fol-
lowing FIRE which was caused by the
explosion Of a calcium light.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

1t is reported that the White Star
line has ordered steamer $50 feet long
thirty feet longer than the Baltie-the
largest ship in the world. Construction
Of the vessel, it IS added, win begin inn
mediately at Belfast, IreisuI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Fire Destroy. Plate Mill.

The plate nill Of the Glasgow Iron
Company was destroyed by fire in Potts
town, Pa The mill was ia fun opera
ton. and employed about 100 men. Loss
$4,000, partly insured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
Prominent Men Die In wire.

Moses 7. Claugh, one Of Troy's oldest
lawyers, and William Shaw, also one Of
Troy's best-known lawyers. lost their
lives in fire which destroyed the Troy
Club, Troy, n. Y Mr. Clough was pres
ident OF the club, which included among
its members the wealthiest men Of the
rifv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06
vittx Grati,utie.

Walter Scott liked TO tell the story
of his meeting an Irish beggar in the
street. who iuportgaed him Tor six
pence.
Not having one. Scott gave him q
shilling. adding with a laugh. Now
remember. you owe me sixpence."
och. sure enough said the beg
gar. "and God grant you may live sin
pay yous'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-06

Japan has notified the pcwers that the
situation in the far East is critical and
that she is preparing for the worst. Two
additional warships have been purchased
and negotiations are under way for 9th