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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

were reddened by the blood of the con-
tending troops. The Russian casual
ties We're especially horrible in their
number.
A brigade of Russian infantry, with
1000 cavalry and two guns. marching
to strike Gen. Kuroki's flank, crossed
the Taitse river. The japanese cut off
the retreat of this force and tried to
annihilate it. The Russians attacked
Sienchuang thirty miles northeast of
SaimatZe ami almost due north of
Fengwangcheng, evidently with the
object of cutting off Japanese COM
foundations with the Yalu river. Gen.
Dapieloff, who succeeded Gems Trous-
self and Romanoff in command Of the
SiSth Siberian rifles division, was
wounded in the leg. With blood soak
ing his uniform, he continued to lead
his troops until exhausted.
The battle commenced along the line
of the railway with Il terrific artillery
fire on both sides. The railway line
almost to Yentai was in possession of
the Russians. The station itself was
damaged seyond recognition. The
sound of cannonading was audible for
forty miles.
The fighting commenced early in the
morning. A bombardmcnt of five
hours duration forced back the Jap
anese lines along almost the entire
front and opened the way for an in
fantry attack. About noon the Japan
csc began to retire. Their TANKS and
celter were stubbornly defended and
the battle increased in intensity, con-
centrating about the Yentai coal mines,
where firing continued until darkness
fell. AS a net result of the days events
the Russians drove in the japanese
left, while the right chung to its posi-
ton. but maintained itself only with
difficulty.
From Port Arthur General Stoessel
has sent an account of the fighting of
Sept. 10 to %. He says that the Japa-
nese attacks were made simultaneous
~ from the north and west In the
attack from the north the japanese
completely demolished the reGoubt pro-
tecting the waterworks and apparently
remained in occupation of the spot
The fighting on the west was waged
especially around High Hill. near Fort
Etseshan. The japanese occupied the
Russi' shelter trenches half way up
the I'LL, but, according to General
Sto ssel were driven ont the follow
ing night The general reports the ces-
saton of infantry attacks and the re-
sumption OF bombardments from Jap
anese long-range guns. coupled with
further activity in the building Of zig
gag trenches as a preliminary o new
assaults
The Muscovites seem TO have aban-
doned their purely defensive attitude
II the early months of the siege and
now make frequent sorties. That they
have been forced to this by the tight
enlng lines is probable, Tor their coun-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

The Imperial japanese Relief Society
has 100000 on deposit.
Part Of the Russian Imperial Guard
has started for the far East.
Ships at Port Arthur have been badly
damaged by shells and one wrecked.
japanese are anxious TO take Port Ar
thur by Nov. ). the Mikado's birthday.
The British steamer Chenan was
searched by a Japanese cruiser near Che
foo.
A fleet of eighty junks is engaged in
attempting to run the Port Arthur block
ade.
japanese have seized the British
steamship Sisshan for carrying -four for
Port Arthur
1t is reported that the japanese in
Manchnria are suffering from privations,
cold and hunger.
The Japanese gunboat Heiyen wa,
sunk by mine near Port Arthur and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
nearly all Of her crew Of 300 men drown

nearly all of her crew of 300 men drown
ell.
Fears are expressed in st. Petersburg
that Kuropatlin has un' ertaken a move
ment too great for his army.
1t IS reported that the health and gen
eral condition of the Russian troops at
| the front are remarkably good.
Emperor William sent "good-luck"
message to the Russian fleet, and it may
cause protest by Japan.
Gen. Tasagawa will take charge of the
japanese troops in Korea and the Ko-
rean army will be suppressed.
Preparations are being made to es-
tablish semi-underground winter quarters
for the Russians about Mukden.
Activity in China means either danger
to foreigners or preparation to resist Jap
anese aggression after the war.
Russian papers say that Japan must
be crushed so that she win never be
able to renew her operations on the con-
tinent.
japanese at Yentai retreated before the
Russian advance on Sunday, but were
REINFORCED and drove the enemy back
on Monday.
Kuroki is said to have crossed the
Hun river above Fushun ford and is
marching direct on Tie Pass. The Cir
cum-B aikal railway is open.
More than 100000 men are believed to
have been engaged in the fighting at Yen
tai. Another fierce engagement has de-
veloped twenty-seven miles southeast of
Mukden.
st. Petersburg military officials do not
regard the Yentai battle as general en-
gagement, as Kuropatkin's entire army
has not reached the battle line. The de-
cisiye engagement is expected soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

ter-attacks, even though successful,
must result in a heavier loss to them
than TO the enemy. And whenever the
japanese can exchange man for man
at Port Arthur they gain the advan-
tage, since they can bring up new
troops almost indefn' tely, while the
Russians cannot reinforce at all
The Baltic squadron has not sailed,
though its imminent departure is again
announced. The restraining fear is
that Port Arthur might fall before the
advent of the feet which would then
be in danger of humiliation. 1t is now
evident that if the leet had left early
in the year Russia might have gained
the mastery of the sea and the entire
fortune of the war have changed. But
hindsight is always better than fore
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

Kuropatkin's advance south from
MuSden against the Japane Sc army
was seriously contested six .riies north
OF Yentai station, where bloody bat
tie ragged. The Japanese on Sunday
fell back along the entire front, and
the Russian advance guard crossed the
Sctii river, half way between Muk-
Zen and Liaoyang, which is shown in
the map. Re-enforcements enabled the
Japanese to push back the Russians on
Monday, and the latter renewed the
combat the next day, the result being
in doubt. In the meantime it is said
the east and west fianking movements
by the japanese continued. The tri-
angle bounded by Yentai Liaoyang
and Sikwantun, which is well forth
fed, is believed to be the position Field
Marshal Oyama had chosen for de-
cisive battle
After driving back the left Japanese
flank and assuiling the right flank of
Mars"el Oyama's army, the Russians
met changed conditions Wednesday.
Fighting so severe that even hardy vet
~AoAAS " GIG dHpdAGNl OCCuIItQ near
Yentai, held by the Russians. The
heights above Yentai were shambles.
Progress Of the artillery was impeded
by corpses. Russians and japanese
were mingled in the same masses of
the slain, where vantage points We're
taken and lost within hours by the
enemies. Leading the Japanese to the
assault, their das ming commanders
Were killed by dozens.
The whole fierce fight eliminated
when the Russians broke and charged
on the Yentai mines. Cries of Ban
zai." by the japanese were answered
by the crash of artillery and the inces-
SAINT roar of machine guns. The dead
~ fire continued during the night
when flashes Of fire, not men. were tar
gets. When Kuropatkin's fighters. I'M
der the wounded Gen. Danielof. reach
ed and occupied Yentai. only the dead
defenders remained.
Both armies, totaling half million
men, engaged in a death grapple The
Hun river interviewed betwee.l two of
the attacking columns. and its banks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

ity of Field Marshal 0yama to drive
Gen. Kuropatl1in into Hardin and sue
cessfully to resist reinvasion Of Man
churia. The early possession OF Port
Arthur is also confidently expected.
Death from wounds and sickness has
oyertaken thousands Of japanese soldiers.
but their vacant places have been quick
ly filed with the supply Of able-bodied
men anxious to fight equal TO ali posi-
bic demands. Munitions, supplies and
money in hand Indicate the ability OF
She country to wage war without embar-
rassment and vigorously for another year.
The completion during the winter of a
light railway between Antung and LAO
yang will give the army three lines of
supply.
There is no gloom among the people.
They are simply sobered in the face OF
an unfinished task.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
Northern Hnnting Good.

The hunting season this fall in Wis
consin and the upper peninsula OF Mich
igan promises to he one of the hest ever
known. Deer are unusually plentiful,
and bear, water fowl and small game are
numerous. owing in large measure to
the intelligent care that has been cXer-
cised by the two States in the protection
Of game. Reports from all along the
line indicate au abundance of game and
the best of sport for those who 20 into
the woods this fall for rest and recrea-
tion. Many of the camps and resorts
are to be kept open later than usual this
season to accommodate visiting sports
men,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

sight. 1t could MOI he known early in
the spring that Stoessel would make
such a gallant defense.
Japan is evidently prepared 10 put
in the field an army surprising the
most sanguine prophecies. The new
conscript law will add 100000 soldiers
between the ages of 90 and 35 years
to the AIikado's forces and raise the
total to over 100000. 1t is doubtful,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat of tie disease. Catarrh Is blood
or constitutional disease. and In order to cure It
You must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally and acts dfsscty on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is not a quack medicine II was prescribed by
one OF the best physicians In this country for
wears and Is a regular prescription. 1t is conf
posed OF the best tonlcS known. combined with
the best blood purifiers acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination Of
the two ingredients is what produces such Won
dc. fui results in curing Catarrh. Send for tes-
timonials, free.
~. CHENEY & co. Props. Toledo, o.
Sold b. Druggists price &c.
Hans Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
sav10.ooo Randits Aid Jops.

The London Daily Telegraph's CORE
spondent in travelling between Sinmintin
and Kinchau interviewed Chinese ban
dit chiefs, who affirmed that 10000 brig
ands were engaged actively at the thea
ter of war. The chiefs added that these
rrigands W ere cooperating witr the Jap
al ese, and that they were excellent
har iy fighter. well armed with modern
weapons Fheir chief, Chinsosau, is a
fayorite at ,,ourt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
Black Is Warmer.

\ French authority had two Their
of ordinary glass. the
other painted black-placed in the
sun. In the white glass the mercury
rose to IA. Under the black paint it
vent up to 157 in the same position.
The inference is that people who wear
black coats are warmer in the sun
shine than those who dress In white.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

While the SheriH's family was Mt din
ner four ''yeggemen" captured at La
Crosse by posse of armed police
month ago. made a daring and success
full escape from the Trempealeau county
Jail nj Whitehall, \ posse was at once
organized Bat rallied to recapture them.
The men-Frank King, Fred Kings
ley, James Smoot and William Morgan
We're being held for trial in the Circuit
Court on charge of burglary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19
Cnnture Hnntcd NInn Innnne.

John Smith, who is said to be wanted
for murder in two States and for whose
arrest a reward of $1,000 is offered, has
beeD captured after hunt lay dogs and
men lasting three months and resulting
in Smiths insanity He was taken by
Sheriff John NJ. RaaShach. with the az
sistance of n deputy. in dense wood
near Barronette. They overpowered him
and took him prisoner. when it became
apparent he was insane.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

Taken TO task by his father for the ex-
cessiye use Of intoxicating liquors. Roy
Grail, aged 30 years, marched straight
to the hayloft in his fathers livery in
Janesville and with Il revolver in each
hand fred into his side, inflicting fatal
wounds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

In the fall Of 1902 the grocery store of
Katherine Bickemau in Racine was de-
stroyed by fire. involving IA loss of 500
900. Seven insurance companies refused
to pay on the ground that goods alleged
to be in the store were not there. Mrs.
Rickeman sued, and after a two years
battle in the courts attorneys for the in
surance companies have settled by pay
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

James Collins, Sheboygan fisherman,
who fell overheard from the tug Koehn
eight miles from shore. was rescued after
floating half an hour in a heavy sea with
wooden fish box over his head, which
the waves had upset on him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-19

indeed, whether Russia can ever sus-
tain at the far eastern end of her en-
pire an army of 1,00o, 900 men. Neither
side has had anywhere near enough.
The end of the war is not in sight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15
Yes, lf You do Il Daily,

ran hard to Overtake street car
recently and asked physician upon
the car whether 1t was safe thing
to do. Yes" he replied, ''if you do Il
every day" Here is u point in regard
to vigorous exercise: II we practice
running daily we strengthen the heart
and lungs and no injury is done. pro-
vidlng we start moderately: But If we
make desperate run only once a
month we are liable to overtax the
heart, and II the heart is not In a
healthy condition are liable to lose orr
lives. 1t is possible for human belnv
to endure great strain, great cold, s.,at
heat, or great misfortunes of every
kind providing he accustoms himself to
such changes gradually. The firemen
in the holds of ocean steamers endure
for hours at time heat in which
those unaccustomed would perish in
short time. The Esquimaux Of tina
north can lead comfortable life for
long periods where an ordinary man
unaccustomed to the cold would soon
perish. The lesson Is then that what
ever changes we make we should
make moderately, thus accustomlng
ourselves to the change. 1t is advised
that consumptives and others should
sleep outdoors. or in rooms with the
window well raised even on cold
nights. but remember that this change
must not be made suddenly from hot
room to excessive cold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15
Family Discipline

The Rev. Elijah Kellogg was most
unconventional minister. There arr
many stories of-his daring on sea end
land. So undaunted was he that his
influence over sailors and other men
Of adventurous life was very great.
When he was settled at Harpswell he
had on his farm bull that had be-
come exceedingly trying and even dan.
gerous to visitors, who liked to take a
short cut across the pasture. The bull.
said Mr.. Kellogg, must be disciplined.
and taught some slight respect for
humankind.
He therefore harnessed the animal
to the front wheels of heavy cart,
preparatory to driving him over the
road and showing him who was mas
ter. But before the guiding ropes had
been adequately arranged the bull took
to the woods in mad rush, leaving
fragments of the cart-wheels and har
meas on Its trail.
The little minister was not to be out.
done. The next day at flood-tide he
lured the bull to the end of the wharf
by tempting display of fodder. and
watching his opportunity showed him
back into the bay. Then he jumped
astride his back, and with the proves
Of bronco buster" thrust his head
under water until the creature was
conquered. Thereafter he was a law
abiding beast.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15
written was made without marked nu.
merical design at the threshold Of the
subject"
substitute for rumice

Artificial pumice Is made in auanti-
ties in Bietigheim in the valley of the
knz In Germany, which is said to be
valuable substitute for the genuine
stone, according to the New York Post
1t Is made from ground sandstone and
clay. and there are ten kinds, differ.
Ing from each other In regard to hard.
ness and grain as follows: "a a hard
and soft kind with coarse gram,
particularly useful in the leather, wax
cloth, felt and wood industries; (2
4 hard and soft kind with medium
coarse grain, suited 10 stucco workers
and sculptors and particularly userul
for polishing wood before 1t Is painted:
(tS} a soft, fine grained stone for the
white and dry polish Of wood and for
tin goods; ~ one of medium hardness
with fine grain. for giving the wood n
surface for an oil polish; % hard,
fine-grained one for working metals
and stones. especially photographic
stones; and finally pumice stones with
u very fine grain.
These artificial stones are used In
pretty much the same way as those
of volcanic origin. For giving smooth
surface to wood; II dry stone is ap-
piled, but to give 1t fine polish the
stone is dipped in oil For the fine work
no coarse-grained and for coarse work
no fine-grained stones are used. The
unreiiability OF pumice. both in grain
and hardness. variations being noted
even in the same piece. suggested Tie
idea of replacing it with the artificial
product,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15
AA to EARN Poultry

1t Is very hard to make farmers un.
derstand how great their advantage.
are in poultry raising. They will say
the work does not pay, for 1t takes
their time from crops that bring more
money. There is something In this II
one has crop which is profitable and
which Is brought to the marketing
point at small expense. 1t would be
folly to advocate that anyone drop a
paying crop to take up something they
are doubtful about, but where there
are diversified interests on the farm
poultry can be made to pay more than
1t does.
The writer knows man who has
one acre In small town devoted to
poultry He goes to nearby city and
buys live poultry of wholesale commits
sion men at the market price. ships
them home. fattens them and markets
them dressed In the towns near him.
Nine-tenths of the food consumed by
the fowls must be bought. and yet this
man makes comfortable living out OF
the work. This Is one case Of many,
and If this can be done 1t Is certainly
reasonable to claim that the farmer,
who can raise the chickens from eggs
and also the food consumed by them
can turn the result OH to the market
at a profit.
The one cause of failure is not I'M
Outstanding the needs of the fowls and
how to feed them to advantage. Learn
this by experience. and poultry raising
will be found one Of the most profit.
able ventures in which the farmer can
engage.-Indianapolls News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15
not practicable to practice selling the

not practicable to practice selling the
crops may be pasturcd. This method,
while more wasteful. is less expensive
than soiling. 1t is very important TO
have a pasture crop at that season,
because coming before meadow pas
lures are ready. The crop yields we'll
on medium soils, though It responds
profitably to good treatment. 1t is rec.
commended that it be seeded thicker
than when the crop is used for grain.
From two to two and one half bushels
Of seed may be used with advantage
on good soils. The fertilizers should
be rich in available phosphoric acid.
A fertilizer containing nitrogen 8 per
cent, phosphoric acid per cent, pot
ash per cent, may be applied at time
Of seeding ut the rate of 200 to 300
pounds per acre. A top dressing Of
nitrate Of soda in the spring ut thu
rate OF 100 to 150 pounds per acre 10
excellent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-15
knew some heart tragedy lay back of

He had not told of his find-search
for owners of such treasure-trove
seemed SO helpless. He had meant to
ask his uncle's advice, and be govern
ed by 1t. Then that very night came
the dlspatch-the good uncle was dead,
and Hardy his sole heir. Altogether
Fate seemed bent on forcing him to
keep what he had found. He had kept
II, accounting for his change OF. estate
by true story Of inheritance greater
than he had had the right to expect.
Now, he knew where the bulk Of his
fortune belonged.
Almost he persuaded himself to
hurry back to the city. take out the
accusing craven stone and pound 1t
to powder. Suddenly, somewhere high
above his head. a robin sang clear
and gay. The sound brought back to
him country church-himself rest
less little boy. sitting at his mothers
side, and suddenly growing calm as to-
gether they got to their feet and re-
peated in unison with the rest the
Lords Prayer.
Lead us not into temptation. but
deliver us from evil" 1t rang in his
ears like the voice of friend. He
had flung himself face down upon
messy turf. Instantly he was up. and
racing back toward the Morris home
fast us his feet could go. There he
burst in upon Milly and Betty. wild.
eyed and white-faced but joyous In
deed. told them everything-makirg no
reserve even over his temptation and
how he had been sayed from 1t, and
wound up with: Now my soul is ct
peace; / can dance and be happy. Let
things stand until tomorrow. please!
1t would be cruel. almost inhuman,
to spring a sensation such as this. and
eclipse Aunt Harrlet's party"
1--WE would never. never do that"
Milly said joyously. "Sfe hates me
enough as 1t is-because Billy likes me.
She thinks, as do. he is quite wasted
on me. Indeed. she said to him when
he told her we were engaged: "Oh,
you idiot! Why didn't you take Betty?"
Billy asked himself that question be-
fore the party was over. He got home
an hour before the guests assembled.
Betty was easily far and away the
star of them. All in flmy white. with
strands of dull red coral at her throat
and twined in her golden hair, she
was SO ravishing 1t is small wonder
Billy's callow heart wavered. In the
third waltz he capitulated-lost his
head entirely. and was only saved
from making himself pretty spectacle
by Betty's superior polse. Betty was
shrewdly observant-she had read
Hardy's face like an open book while
he waltzed with Milly. So she man
aged it that the four of them should
meet in a shrubby nook outside the
dancing tent. There things straighten-
ed themselves, with hardly word
spoken. But next day. with the great
news of Alilly's fortune, the world
heard that she had lost lover and
gained a brother in Billy Graham
San Francisco Call.