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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09
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| ed nc, ement OF commodi-
ties, and retail trade suffered some in
terTuption There were, however, heav-
Ter dealings at higher prices in cereals
and provisions. and better transactions
in the iron and jobbing lines. The de-
maRd widened in the prominent DRY
goods departments. millinery md foo
wear, and increased sales were made OF
carpets and furniture. The buying of
clothing. woolens and mems furnishings
reached satisfactory average Prices
of staple goods were firmly maintained,
and with increasing numbers of visiting
buyers IN the market the Indications
point toward more activity appearing in
the general demand for supplies. Goun-
try collections have shown well and less
complaint is noted as TO local settle
Inents.
Grain shipments were 2 1854 ,J05 hush
els, and are 1905 per cent over the cor
responding week OF 1903. Receipts also
were in excess OF year ago, except
rye, and -four has shown a large gain
in volume. Supplies Of food stuffs APP
pear TO he ample for normal require
ments, The May wheat option was ad.
vanced on Thursday 70 Sl0l. its highest
point The reaction was sharp and not
unexpected in view Of the poor demand
for the cash articles and diminished ex-
ports Receipts Of liys stock were 322.-
5S3 head. compared with 30, 794 head
a year ago. The shipping demand show
ed more strength for choice bceves. bni
the packing demand was light and quota
tions advanced only cents per hundred
weight Heavy hogs and sheep sold
readily at advances Of p eeLts and Is
cents. respectively.
Failures in the Chicago district mum
her -. against 2s the previous week
and - year ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09

Der is scarce and
lumber is high. In
stead of long tele-
phone poles a sub
stitute can be
made by two pieces
Of 14ineb crib
boards, one on
either side of a
fence post. letting
the board come
down about three
feet on the post. A
piece of 2x4 one
foot long can be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09

the farmer Is feeding for meat or mills.
it is true economy to feed ration
balanced with some of the digestlble
corn concentrated feeds Dairy and
Creamery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09
Average Pres

Feeder Of Nations, that L. Uncle Sans
title. The United States produced over
one fifth of the worlds wheat, practically
all its corn, one-third of it's oats and
over onetenth Of its barley The table
shows the figures:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09

Study this table and mark the value
Of farm products of the United States.
From this one may gather faint idea
OF what the increase in prices means to
the farmer An increase OF only / per
cent ON the value of the whole would
mean an increase of S160, 49,, 63S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09

nailed between the boards about four
feet above the top of the post, and at
the top of the post a piece Of 2x4 two
feet long. 1t will be seen at glance
the saving and yet II viii answer the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09
PRESENT AND AVERAGE PRICES.

The following table, based on present
prices 81. ws what the farmers who sell
to-day arc realizing on their wheat, oats
and corn above what they customarily re
ceiye at this time OF year:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09

a guy rope attached to the gearing of
brick building Of Norfolk. Va, used
to hoist one OF the big guns Of the moni-
tor Nevada aboard the vessel, broke and
seat the gun crashing TO the deck Of the
monitor In It's descent Il damaged the
ships bridge considerably and knocked
q laborer unconscious.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09

1t is every girls secret hope that
some day she will be Rugged so tight
that a rib will be broken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09
scantIing Telephone Pole.

y. W.. Predmore, Of Nebraska. de-
scribes seantling telephone pole that
may interest some readers where tim
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09
Man BEHIND Pillow.
REAL VICTOR IN THE WAR is THE
AMERICAN FARMER.
Era Of High Prices Still Further In
creaaed By Russo Japanese strife
Millions of Dollars will Go Into
Pockets of Agrlcuiturists.

Over 5000, 000,000 will be poured into
The pockets OF the people of the United
States because Of the war between Rus
STA aud Japan. or the $4,000 100000
over aalf viii go into the pockets OF the
farmer. The man behind the plow in the
middle West now stands as dictator 10
Russia and 10 Japan. The wheat he
raised, the corn he plowed, the cattle he
owns are needed in the far East and
when the victor comes to figure up the
war indemnity he Will find that TO the
American farmer has gone the bulk of
expense
Those between the farmer and the
market in the far East will profit The
war between Russia and Japan win aid
railways. will pour fortunes into the
pockets OF some spectators and drag it
o. If the pockets of others. but the
farmer whose cribs are fun of corn and
whose bin are full of wheat and oats
the farmer who since 1897 has been
boarding mp his grain and waiting for
dollar wheat to become reality, is
the real profter by the war.
For once the price has scared with
the granaries Of the farmer fnll. de
sees new dresses for the wife, new
horses for the boys. pianos and education
for The girls and some store tobacco in
stead OF hillside navy for himself.
Widespread Prosperity.
When the farmer prospers the country
prospers, for the farmer spends his
money. Every roar OF a great gun
knocking down some fortress in Manehu-
ria skaters at the same time the mort
gage on some farm. If the war lasts two
years American farmers will be moving
toward 4 capitalistic class.
The first effect OF the war Of course.
is felt IN grain and provisions. The
farmers realized such excellent profits
on last years crops that large propor-
ton of them were not forced by need Of
ready money to sell ali they produced.
They are BOW coming into the market
with cash wheat and cash corn-tealiz-
ing directly on their grains the benefit Of
war time prices. There is no corner and
the spectators are paying directly to
the farmer
Wheat nj 81 10 no means that wheat
is worth Sl.10 IN the economy Of the ma
tons. not hat someone has stored UP
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09

It's prevention and cure q speciality at
P0WELLiS MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
INSTITUTE, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-09

Weather conditions were
not favorable to an enlarg-
ed nc, ement Of commodi-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
Association Notes.

Mr.. r NJ. Mackey, the physical di-
rector, returned from summer camp
at Lampasas this morning and has re-
sumed his work.
Hon. j. w. Bartholomew, the real
estate lawyer, will address the men at
the association building at p. m. to-
morrow. Mr.. Bartholomew has for his
subject "a Virile Christianity" No
doubt large number of the business
men will be present. The meeting
will be held in the cool game room
which is accessible to the south
breeze and is delightful place in the
afternoon.
Mr.. Mackey will talk to the boys at
2:45 p. m.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
Cotton Coming In.

Yesterday there were fourteen bales
of cotton marketed in Palestine, and
number of bales have been sold here
today. The price is ranging around
10 cents and better. Up to date about
thirty bales have been marketed here
this season. There are a number of
buyers on the streets this year. All of
the old firms who have bought in past
seasons are buying again, and some
new buyers are in the field. Among
the new buyers is the big firm of Ora
ham Bros, who are represented ON
the street by Chss. Robinson, a well
known buyer in this market, Graham
Bros. are cash merchants and are out
for business.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
Wedding Anniversary.

Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sig
nor celebrated their first wedding an
niversary by entertaining the young
gentlemen who acted as ushers at
their wedding service, and their lady
friends. The evening was happily
spent by the company, the hours be-
ing interspersed with games, guess
ing contests, music, and delicious re-
freshments we're enjoyed. Among
the prize winners were Misses Com
eggs and Dugey and Messrs. Fullin-
wider and Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Signor proved them
selves charming hosts. Their guests
were Misses Bess Ferguson, Dimple
Dugey, Louise Malloy, May Russ, Reba
Perkins, Mamie May Sellers, Mary
Reeves, Comegys and Robinson, and
Messrs. Web Wright, Fred. Broyles.
Percy Fullinwider, James SfhfnfsriSG,-
Yancy Jones, Gyp Eel and Dilley
Broyles.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
NEWS AT ST. PETERSBURG.

st. Petersburg, Aug. ga dispatch
from Lao Yang under date of August
%, says the Japanese eastern forces
began forward movement August
"a, eight companies going on the
main Lao Yang road, in the direction
of Liandiansian. The Russian outpost
held their position, the fight continu
ing yesterday. The result is not stat
ed but it is understood the second and
twelfth Japanese guards divisions are
participating.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
ASSASSIN SENTENCED.

st. Petergburg, August 26.-It is re-
ported that Samsonoff, the assassin of
NJ. V. Plehve, has been sentenced to
death, and the sentence is now before
the emperor. Reports which have
been circulated about Samsonoff hav-
ing escaped and also that he was dead
are declared to be false.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
BATTLE RAGING
AT LAO YANG
Jaapnese Armies at Last Close
In Combat With The
Russian Troops.

Lao Yang, Aug. PA big battle
commenced today twenty miles east
of Lao Yang. The Russian front on the
Taitse river south was engaged.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
JAPANESE BEGAN THE FIGHT.

Lao Yang, Aug. 25.-The fighting
which began yesterday continues
today at Liandiansian % miles south
east of Lao Yang. The Japanese are
attacking.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
To Take the Census.

Mr.. w. II. McGill will start out Mon
day morning on his rounds to take the
census of the gins and work of the
gins in Anderson county. He gets the
number of bales ginned by each gin,
how. many gins are operating, and
gets the record of the cotton sold in
job, and Mr.. Mc6in win Dc 0dsy At It
for several weeks.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
Broke a Glass.

Yesterday afternoon Constable Con-
rad Perry arrested small white boy
for malicious meanness, the direct
charge being that he had thrown a
rock through a window in one of the
1. & G.. MS chair cars, while standing
at the depot. On being searched, q
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27

JAPS UNABLE TO
TAKE FORTRESS
japanese Give Up Port Arthur.
After Fierce and Bloody Fight
ing-Assassin Is Sentenced.

lnS-ASSaSSln Is sentenced.
st. Petersburg, August 20 The war
Office was much elated this morning at
the receipt of dispatch from Lieu
tenant General Stoessel, dated from
Port Arthur, August %, reporting that
the Japanese had at last been ex-
hausted by their attacks and that the
bombardment had been suspended.
Full details regarding the dispatch
were not available, but it probably re-
fers to the Che Foo dispatch of yes
terday announcing the repulse of the
Japanese with heavy losses in their
attacks upon Fort No. 1 and Fort
Etzeshan.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-27
The Curse of Money.

Patrick A. Collins, mayor of Boston,
tells story of negro who was ar
rested for stealing. He had been
caught helping himself to the contents
of the cash drawer in the store of a
Mr.. Appleton. The magistrate before
whom the negro was brought knew
him, and was much surprised to learn
the, charge against the prisoner. Look
ing at the negro earnestly, he said:
Sam, Pm sorry to see you here.
Didn't you know that no good could
come from stolen money? There's a
curse on it."
swell, jedge," replied the prisoner,
81 didn't know Mistah Appleton stole
dat money. l couldn't tell dat by Jest
lockin' at it.p
the body to resist malarial
- 1u6sfnss ais.sy -
feet order. Prickly Ash Bitters is
wonderful system regulator.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
RUSSIAN TROOPS DEPART
NEWCHWANG COMPLETELY EVAC.
UATED BY THE CZAR'S
SOLDIERS.

Newchwang, May ls.-In ccnirma-
ton of recent Associated Press dis
patches the Russian evacuation of this
city has been completed Nothing re-
mains but the destruction of the gun
boat Sivouch, which it is expected will
take place shortly.
The Russian troops marched out in
perfect order, General kondratsyitch
leaving with the last regiment The
Associated Press correspondent has
received exclusive information from
the highest Russian authorities that
the japanese advance will be resist
ed al Haicheng, whence the Russian
forces will fall back upon Liaoyang,
where they will make a determined
stand, with a fighting strength there
available of 10000 men.
Ii defeated no stop will be made at
Mukden, but the retirement will be
continued To Thieling. a town at the
head of navigation ior native craft Oh
the Iiao river, 200 miles north of
Newchwang. At the same time the
Cossack regiments win be employed
in the rear of the japanese army OF
the Yalu harrassing the troops and in
terfering with its communications. It
is not believed that the japanese will
move into the interior until they have
thoroughly established their base here.
repeating their movement during the
war with China
The Russians admit the advance Of
the Japanese army 10 point within
fifteen miles of Haicheng, many Of
their wounded entering there.
The nearest fighting expected before
the Japanese reach Newchwang will
be at Tashlichao, but ii viii not
amount 10 much This city is now
guarded by 900 Chinese police and
everything is quiet The Japanese
force al Kaichau is reported 10000
strong
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
RETIREMENT OF RUSSIANS
FROM THAT POINT.
DISPUTE WITH ALEyEFF is ACUTE
VlcEROY HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE RUSSIAN DEFEAT ON
The TALU RIVER.

Paris, Ma 1S.-A dispatch TO the
TEMPS from Vienna says information
received there shows that the conflict
between Viceroy Alexieh and General
Kuropatkin Is ecEte. The latter at
tributes the Russian defeat on the
Yalu river to Niceroy AleXieffs orders
countermandng his previously given
instructions. General Kuropatkin, ac-
cording TO the Temps dispatch, now
proposes the abandonment of Port Ar
thur. the junction of its forces with
his army and the retirement of the
united forces to Harbin, maintaining
that the present Russian force is not
sufficient to cope with the Japanese.
Viceroy Alexieff holds his course 10
be fully as wise, as the abandonment
of Port Arthur would mean the loss Of
the fleet, the suffering of a moral de-
feat and the risk of the determination
of the Port Arthur force while seek
ing to make a junction with General
Kuropatkin The emperors encourage.
ii is added, tends to support Niceroy
Alexieff.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
USI...G kkTUkG AS A EASE
JAPANESE AELE TO ABANDON
LAND TRANSPORTATION
THROUGH KOREA.

Antung. May 10, via Seoul May rs.
The concentration of the Russian
forces at Llaoyang will make that
place the first line of defense aud tn
first great battle will probably bg
fought there. No important aggre es-
siye action by this army is expc@ TED
in the near future. Since the Russian
feet at Port Arthur has baen bottle !
up the Japanese hnd it possible TO
safely use this port as a base and 20
abandon most OF the land transport
uon through Korea. using the rcsuls
army transport equipment FOR coaFe.
ing munitions from Antung 10 tht
mont. Tne Chinese do not Objeot 10
Japanese occupation because the nsX-
comers give employ meat 10 thousands
at good vases ANA IaEHisa a market
for y. DIVISIONS at Undated prices Many
japanese slopEeepe4s ale already es-
tabiished here. The liver has not yet
been opened 10 foreign commerce.
The correspondents who remain at
headquarters visited the Russian
wounded. who expressed satisfaction
at their treatment. Their only com
plant concerning provisions was that
they received no bread. the Japanese
army not being provided with stores
of that kind.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
Bandits Escape After Trying to Hold
UP Rail Wagon.

Chicago, May 1S.-Thfee highway
men attempted to rob United States
registered mail wagon near the Chi
cago and Northwestern railway station.
The accidental discharge of a revolver
frustrated their plans and they es-
capped after a street duel with the po-
lice. The contents Of the wagon were
valued at several thousand dollars.
When the driver of the wagon, f. j.
Graf, was driving past an alley three
nen ran into the street in front of his
team. Two of the men tried to stop
the horses by grabbing the brides and
the third undertook to climb on the
seat The one who was making the
effort to get on the wagon fired a
shot, whioA was apparently accidental,
and the Horses jumped. Graf used
the whip at the same time and the
team lunged ahead. Shots were fired
after the wagon. but the driver would
not stop.
Two policemen saw one of the men
and fired at him The highwayman re-
turned the shots and ran, making good
his escape. The other men slipped
away during the revolver Sight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
DANCING, CARD PLAYING, ETC
Methodist Committee Opposes Changs
i'm Rules.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 1S.-The
committee on state of the church OF
the Methodist general conference hav-
ing in charge the consideration Of the
proposed change of the rules in regard
to dancing, card playing and theater
going has decided, by a vote OF Is To
A.. against recommending any change.
This result was reached only after q
vigorous and prolonged contest in the
committee meeting. A minority re.
port, presented by members of the
committee who favor a more liberal
construction of these rules, will be
offered before the conference. 1t is
expected the submission of these Two
reports TO the general body viii be the
signal for the most spirited struggle
that will occur on the floor during the
present conference.
AS the day approaches for the cleo
tien of bishops additional candidates
are appearing. Probably twenty names
have been suggested in connection
with this high office.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
UNEXPECTED DISASTER.
Battleship Rhode Island Meets Mishar
at Launching.

Quincy, Mass, May 1S.-The battle
ship Rhode Island was launched dur
ing the day at the yards of the Fore
River Ship and Engine company.
After the vessel had left the ways
the launching crew experienced an I'M
expected disaster. The great craft
had attained such headway that she
could not be stopped in deep water
and, her anchor failing to hold, her
stern was forced into a mud bank
There tugs made fast TO her as soon
as possible. but the tide fell rapidly
and they were unable to move her.
The company sent to Boston for addi-
tional tugs and it was expected the
battleship would be relieved before
the next fioodtide. A naval inspector
who was on the scene expressed the
opinion that as the bottom was soft
the ship would not be damaged in the
least
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
PROFFEHs It's sE...cEs.



Tioubs..
Cleveland, May lS.-'t&e Civic It'd
Grafton, through its Costl.at.cn corr
mittee. has prcfei, ! It's services VII
a view 70 bringing stoet a settleme1,
of the existing ii sctoaCcs betacal
the Lake Carriers ssoasGtsoa and the
Masters and Pilots &c -etson. lis
trict Captain Paul ioWo!i III The Mas,
ters and Pilots sosistion has re.
ceived a letter from CA1iies a. Moore,
chairman OF tie conc ltatioa commit
tee Of the Civic Federation, with head.
quarters in New York, in which he
says he offered the services Of the con.
ciliation committee OF the National
Civic Federation to bring about al
agreement.
To this communication District Cap.
tain Howell has replied that if the ooE.
mittee can. through Us good Offices,
bring about a settlement that would
be acceptable to both sides OF the con-
tfoversy. he certainly woulfAIhink a
great good had been accomplished.
but asked that il not be done at his
solicitation, as the ether side would
make capital out of il and say it was
a sign of weakness on the pat Of h )
association, which is willing to stay
out until June q. 1905, if necessary
TO get our just demands"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
BATTLE LINE kEkRS MUKDEH
JAPS STEADILY AND RAPIDLY AD
vANclNG TOWARDS RUSSIAN
HEADQUARTERS.

Mukden. May 1S-The fighting line
Is steadily nearing Mukden. where
Viceroy Alexieff's headquarters still
remain. Little reliable information
can be obtained by the newspaper cor
respondents, who are forbidden TO pro
ceed TO the scene of operations, and
official information is withheld until
advices are sent TO St Petersburg
II is now known, however, that the
Japanese are almost within striking
distance OF the Russians and that the
forces protecting Liaoyang are stretch
ing eastward from the railroad along
the Mactien mountain range.
The Japanese are advancing il
three columns and are now north OF
Siuyen and Fenghuancheng. TWO col
umns are reported 10 be working fur
Their TO the northward with the object
OF turning the Russian position and
advancing upon Muhden.
Numerous small engagements have
been fought, but no decisive action
has taken place.
Port Arthur is now completely isc-
lated by the japanese expedition at
Polandien.
The japanese are now operating in a
rugged country. well suited to the
Russian defense; bat north of Lao
yang TO M.>den the country is a tat
plain, intersectei b. rivers. The
weather recently has been hot and dry.
but the rain which has fallen III the
past few days has made the roads al
most impossible for vehicles and when
the rainy season begins. at the end of
June, this plain will be converted into
a morass. This condition viii prob
ably result in the practical suspension
of OnpratlOnS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
JAPANESE DESTROY EIGHT.
Many Mines Remain in Vicinity OF
Port Dalny

Toxic, May 1S.-Admiral Kata0aa
reports that on the 18th the operation
of removing the mines in Kerr bay
was continued by the torpedo boats,
under protection of a bombaTdment
by the feet There is no change in
the enemy's defense except the addi-
tion of two or three field guns 10 their
position. which had the effect Of inter
rupting the work of clearing the bay
of the mines. Nevertheless, the Jap
anese destroyed eight mines, but there
are many more left and the work or
destroying them will be continued.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-05-18
MOVING AGAINST RUSSIAN LINES
AT LlAoYANc, HAicaENG
AND kEWc R.sASc.
COUNTRY WELL SUITED 70 DEFENSE
SCENE OF PRESENT OPERATIONS
is A RUGGED AND EoUN.
FAMOUS SECTION.

Berlin. May 1S.-Colonei Gaedke
war correspondent of the Tageblatt
telegraphs his paper from aukden con.
f1rming previous reports that the Jap
anese are advancing against the Rus
sian line at Iiaoyang. Haichang and
Newchwang. The Japanese right
wing. he added, is pushing forward
hesitatingly, but the left wing is NOV
ing with greater energy. A strong
Russian cavalry force is hanging upol
the japanese flanks, observing the eE-
emy's movements.
The weather is rainy and the roads
are in The worst possible condition.