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The leader., 1905-03-01

"Lowliness is not meanness or
weakness, nor is nobility pride;
but the nobIest are always most
lowIy. True humility is an inn
penetrable stronghold, which
neither insult nor injustice can
take. The peace of the gracious
ness of God enables man to bear
everything, while the proud are
crushed by the tyranny Of their
own modification. Mozoomdar.
The leader., 1905-03-01

Judge NJ. H. Wilkinson, in
opening Circuit Court at Fayette,
Jefferson county, Miss, said that
a white cap organization existed
in that county, and promised the
grand jury he would furnish the
name Of the party who had attend
ed the white cap convention.
The leader., 1905-03-01

When great issues are at stake,
those who think alike act together
by an impulse that cannot be re-
sisted, and organization is needed
merely to indicate in what ways
the common impulse may be made
most effective"
The leader., 1905-03-01

Mrs. jefferson Davis, in a let
ter published at Savannah, Ca,
denies General Miles statement
that she wrote him letter thank
ing him for the treatment of her
husband.
The leader., 1905-03-01

A child at San Antonio, Texas,
sues the Southern Pacific Railroad
for $4,000 damages for the death
of her father FIVE months before
she was born.
The leader., 1905-03-01

For the first time in six years,
navigation on the Mississippi
River between Natchez and Vicks-
burg has been suspended on ac-
count of floating ice.
The leader., 1905-03-01

rs you hopin' fer good times?n
mo; bless God, Use got my
sleeves rolled up and I'se workin'
for 'em."
The leader., 1905-03-01

We have heard of the man who
had acquired proficiency in ten
different languages and then his
wife wouldn't let him get word
in edgeways.
The leader., 1905-03-01
3. T. HOBBS. Hditor and Proprietor.

Would there we're alarm clocks
to wake up some peoples con-
sciences.
The leader., 1905-03-01

Two saloons at VicKsburg,
Miss, made assignments in the
last two weeks.
The leader., 1905-03-01

Counterfeiting has been discov-
cred among the convicts in the
penitentiary at Richmond, Va.
The leader., 1905-03-01

Some people that haven't the
gifts, have the self-conceit that
makes them just as happy.
The leader., 1905-03-01

A pessimist has been Iikened to-
fish that thinks every worm has
hook in it.
The leader., 1905-03-01
Soil

impoverished soil, like impoy-
erished blood, needs a proper
fertilizer. A chemist by analyz-
ing the soil can tell you what
fertilizer to use for different
product
# your blood is impoverished
your doctor will tell you what
you need to fertilize it and give
it the rich, red corpuscles that
are lacking in it. It may be you
need a tonic, but more likely you
need a concentrated fat food,
and fat is the element lacking
IN your system.
There is no fat food that is
SO easily digested and assinli-
lated as
The leader., 1905-03-01

Mrs p. w Evans, Clearwater, Kan,
writes: nv husband lay sick for thfae
months. The doctors said BE had
quick consumption We procured
bottle Of Ballard's Hofeh0nnd Syrup.
and ID cured him. Tint was six years
ago and since then SIC have alwaqs
kept q bottle ia the house. We cann1t
do without it. For coughs and colds
e has no equal. 23c. aud eEo0 Price
Drug Co
The leader., 1905-03-01

ALI persons who wish to takes
The Home aud Farm IN connection
with Il|e Leader. ean set It hy
paying 2 s CENTS extfa
The leader., 1905-03-01
FOIey'S Honey and Tar
heals lungs and stops the cough.
In the District Court of the United
States for the Jackson Divis-
ion Southern District
Of Mississippi

In the matter Of
BUsBY LEE COMPANY, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupts
On the 4th day Of March, within legal hours, /.
,I n. Yawn, trustee of said estate, win sell at
the place of business formerly occupied by said
bankfupts at Bogue Chitto, Mississippi at public
auction for cash to the highest bidder, the stock
Of goods, wares, merchandise, fixtures, one
horse, and one wagon belonging to said bank
rupts' estate.
hereby reserve the right to refuse any and
all bids.
Signed this 10th day Of February. A. d. 1905.
j.. N. YAWN, Trustee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
cuMMINs FOR COMMISSION.
Iowa Governor says Railroads Dis
crlminate.

Washington. MAJ ~ Governor
Cunmins OF Iowa testified yesterday
before the senate committee on inter
state commerce. He criticised the
statement BY the railroad men that
tlt rates were low enough now ana
the impression he said they endeay-
orcd 10 convey. hat the OBJECT ugh,
was 70 give the commission power %
fix al ~a;es he claimed that there
was nothing UNJUST IN giving q commits
son M power which the proposed
legislation would confer upon It, lie
advocated the a0lishmsnt by con.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
RAIN DAMPEHS
STRIKERS ARDOR
DISTURBANCES DECREASE IN
CHICAGO STREETS.
UNIONS FOUND GUILTY
officers Convicted of Entering Into
Conspiracy 10 Drive Man out OF
Buainess--Court Says They Are
Without Love or Respect for Law
or Rights of others.

Chicago. May 1.-THE teamsters
strike yesterday was practically with
out incident Driving storms Of
wind and rain which swept the streets
at frequent intervals had the effect
OF driving a majority Of the pickets
from their posts and there was prac-
tically no disturbance Of any kind in
the business section OF the city, On
the outskirts. however, there were
few attacks made upon clivers of de-
livery wagons, but with The exception
of one colored man who was knocked
senseless ny stone nobody was in,
iured.
The most important part of the
strike was the examination of Wit
nesses yesterday afternoon before
Master in Chancery sherman, who is
taking testimony relative 20 the al
legged violation of the federal inWnc-
lions granted in favor of The employ
ers association and of the express
companies.
Adolph PEEL for L. years an en-
pioye OF the United States Expr
company. but now a striker refused
10 answer questions on the ground
that he nigh, incriminate himself.
This caused a long wranele between
The attorneys for bofh sides, which
was terminated by the master in chan
Gerry announcing he would report
witness refusal to the court
Charles Brown an employe of the
United States Express company. ties.
tihcd that he had been beaten by
strikers. on cross examination he
said reviewers We're issued to The non.
union mon by Mr.. CopeIy The de-
mand Of The strikers attorney 10
know why the nonunion men were
armed in violation Of the mayors
proclamation brought On another long
wranele After hearing the tcsti-
mony Of Edward Buckley. striker
who said be did not continue al work
because he was afraid Of being Killed.
The hearing adjourned until today
unio7 Agents Guilty.
g. laEt gu sFta. i---E I've UtA .Ilts 3
agents u ,be labor unions were de
cetcd guilty yesterday by Judge Chyt
raus Of forming a conspiracy to driye
John N. Stiles a contractor and
painter. out of business. on ihe
same decision the officers and mem
t@rs of the six labor unions. defend.
ants in she case. are restrained from
interfering with stiles or his husi-
ness Ia any way
stiles alleged thar fer ten years
members Of various labor organiza-
tions had conspired TO call strikes and
raise boycotjs against him until 9th
sr contractors we're afraiG 10 allow
him 10 bid on their work
10 his opinion Judge Chytran. de-
ciared: Lawless uniontng cannot be
permitted, and these men are shown
a. be- without love er respect for iaa.
and without regard for 'he legal
rights of Dghcrs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
On their HONEYMOON.

La Crosse. Wis, May IA feature
al the initial trip of the steamer
sydney Of the Diamond packet line
was the fact that FIVE bridal couples
were among the list Of passengers
from st. Louis TO St Paul Several
other boats of the company will be
PIT into commission soon. While
traffic is light enormous
quantities NJ freight are being carried.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
School Building Struck.
The Death List.

Snyder. Okla, May 12.-ApkroXi-
malely 100 were killed in the tornado
which visited Snyder and vicinity Wed
nesday nigga, and as many were in
jured. The following are the known
dead
Mr. Attaway. wife and two children.
Mrs. Z. P. Beckwith.
Z. W. Beeman.
Ear Beeman.
". H. Busser aad wife.
Russell BusseT.
& L. EaTnes.
George w. Bailey
Avian Burdick.
Florence Baker.
Mrs. Mary Biggs.
Mr.. Crook and two children.
George Davis. wife and child
Fred Crump.
Ms. Loren Coleman and three chit
,ireT
c. G. Donovan.
Mrs. Lulu Edwards.
5. Fesseuden. wife and four chill
dren.
n. n. r SSS6AAtA-
Miss Fessenden.
Mrs. 81 A. Fast.
Harold Gorton.
Mrs. Hudson and three children.
Professor Hubbard
Mrs. johnson and Two children
G. c. Jones. wife and three children.
James Mozart and wife.
Mrs. NJ Moody.
Miss Murphy Of ST. Louis
MT Moss.
Mr. circuit
Laura Russell
Mrs. Fannie Redwic6.
Pearl Staley Of Troyer. Okla.
T. 2 Sutherland and wife.
Charles Stuzeel.
An unidentified maa. woman and Two
children
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

gress of a tribunal 10 give business
competitors a square deal" in secur-
ing transportation to markets, and he
cited Dubuque and Fort Dodge as
among the cities Discontinued against.
He said Iowa's chances of becoming q
manufacturing state were hindered by
discrimination, and claimed that tie
railroads are opposed to the interstate
commerce law and TO the safety appll-
ance laws.
Chairman Elkins declared at this
point that before the committee got
through with the interstate commerce
law ii would be amended: We think
ii needs amending" he said, and we
will amend it in some particulars that
will suit YOU he added, addressing
Governor Cummins.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

Mr.. Weaver, wife and three children,
Mrs. Williamson.
Thomas Reynolds, clerk OF the coun-
~ court was in Snyder four years
ago. Al that time here was no house
in the town A box ear served as "a
railroad station About 200 Indians in
vadei the place Mr.. Reynolds arrived
in Snyder tho second day after it ha0
been opened by the government
Power Plant Destroyed.
Rockford, H., May IA succession
of heavy storms Wednesday night and
yesterday caused much damage in
Rockford and vicinity. A number OF
fires were caused by lightning, Tele-
phone lines and the Rockford and In
terurban railroad suffered much dam.
age. the power plant of the interurban
at Pecatoniea being destoyed.
Storm Clears It's Path.
Hills, Iowa, May PA cyclone
passed over Hills yesterday, striking
only the eastern part of the town. The
storm demolished everything in its
path, destroying number OF barns, a
creamery and bridge. No one was
iamred
Reaches UP in Iowa.
Iowa City, Iowa, May PA tor
nado at Centerdale destroyed several
houses and severely hurt c. c.
Wright.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
ITO ASSESS THE
. STOCKHOLDERS
ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY FIRST
NATIONAL BANK.
LEVY OF OVER so PER CENT.
Money Needed to Make Up the Funds
Stolen by ex-President F. G. Bige-
iow-Aldermsn Denies He Loaned
DefauIter 100000, Got Scared and
Took II Back.

Milwaukee. May Eat the meeting
of stockholders Of the First National
bank. which will be held this afternoon
al o'clock, it is expected that an as,
scssment of between 50 and % per
cent viii be levied TO make up. com
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

Ashland, Wis, May 12- Charles
Halgren. a brakeman m the employ
OF the Washburn & Northwestern
road, was killed by striking a trestle
on the Omaha road. 1t was Hal
green's first days work with the road,
and the blow that killed him did not
knock him from the top of the car.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
COST or LIVING HIGHER;
MEN WAN HIGHER WAGES

Green BAY Wis. May H. Because
the members of she longsbpremen' 5
union demanded higher scale OF
wages than she union rates called for.
Che Cargi Coal 90. has discharged
ali The union iaborera The union al.
legged that il cost more 10 live than 1t
did az the time the schedule went in
to effect.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Average Speed of 1885 Knots.

Newport. r. l., May 1.-THE gun
Loaf Dubuque in four rours' speed
trial yesterday made an average
speed of 1885 knots. The sea was
rough at times and the wind fairly
strong. II is announced that the boat
will be accepted by the government.
The contract called for ~ knots,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

pletely. the deficit in the capl al STOCK
caused by the peculations OF the iate
pre- silent, f. G. Bigelow. The exact
figures OF the assessment, il was stated
in financial circles, may reach GO 20
1t is said that there are about 100
Stockholders at the present time, ana
the plan is TO divide the assessment
equally among these, unless some Of
them are found to be unable to meet
it. In that event such holders may
dispose of their stock to the large hole
ers and re -ire
The meeting OF stockholders Is
called for o'clock Friday afternoon,
stated President Vogel Beyond the
fact that the reports regarding the al
fairs OF the bank will be ready and
will be made to the stockholders al
that time, ! am unable 10 say now what
steps will be taken. As to a new Ill
rector 10 fill an existing vacancy, we
have not considered the matter, as
there are other things mere urgent
than an additional director We need
money, and we expect TO get it, in or
der that everything will be maze right
Beyond that I can't say just what the
meeting Will do"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Lamb With Eioht Leos.

Manitowoc, Wis, May PA lamb
born on the premises of Joseph Guhin
of Maple Grove is exciting the wonder
Of the people in that section of the
country. The animal is the possessor
of a double set of four fully developed
legs, together with a part of two
codes and one head.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
MEETS SWINDLER
AFTER IS YEARS

~ IN % LFNFNo
Racine Wis, May 12.-While irav-
cling in the south recently, Miss Flea
nor Williams accidentally came upon
man at Sedalia, Mo, who swindled
her out of s55 thirtyfve years ago.
At that time Miss Williams as agent
for a sewing machine company. en-
gagged young man to act as sales
nan. After selling two machines he
skipped with the money and Miss
~. liam@ had 10 MAJ gna ,os: GOOD
ING MAJ. IS now quito wealthy and
l9a promised 20 pay back the amount
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Hides in Coal Bin to Escape Dream.

GAINESVILLE. Wis, May 12.-While
laboring under the delusion that
somebody was chasing him with re
volver, James Rogers, a guest at the
Riverside hotel, arose during the
night and ran down a back street in
his night robe and into the restau.
rant of J. j. Flynn, After racing
around the tables and counters. with
the proprietors in hot pursuit. he
dived into a celia ay and took ref
uge in a coal bin. rom which he was
taken by the pol e and returned 10
the hotel. In the morning. when he
awoke, he was perfectly rational
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Scene of Horror Ensues.

a scene Of horror followed the ex-
plosion. The passenger cars and
some freight cars instantly took FIRE.
As The reverberation of the explosion
died away the agonizing cries Of the
injured could be heard. Men and wo-
men came tumbling and climbing
from the ca windows ami crawled
from under The wreckage Many
passengers. nome ntarily seized with
terror. ran wildly about the fields or
waded into the shallow waters of the
river
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
official Version.

About lao the engine on The east
huunt freight train was tagged 10y the
crew of a shifting engine ahead on
the same track The engineer quick
~ put on his airbrakes and ne train.
ar unusually long one. came to sud
den halt. The strain on the air valves
was a severe one end connecting
air hose in the middle of the train
blew out This caused the middle OF
the train TO buckle and tine damaged
cars fell over on the passenger tracks
Just as this happened the Cleveland
express came laundering up and
"sideswiped" the wreck The eX-
press WIS stopped within its own
length and the third sleeper was OPP
posite the wreck cars BEFORE any
one could leave the passenger train a
few slight explosions occurred and
then there was one great fash and
roar that shook the earth. The
whole affair occurred within a few
seconds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
A Defective Alrbrake
Officially Stated As
the Cause
Terrible Scenes T OIL
low Frlghtful
Wreck

Harrisburg, Pa, May 12.-Nineteen
persons are known 10 be dead and
more than 100 others injured in the
railroad wreck ana dynamite explo-
sion which occurred early yesterday
on the Pennsylvania railroad here. A
full box car of dynamite exploded di-
rectly at the middle of the express
train.
There are various stories Of how
the wreck occurred, huJ the Official
version is:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Explosions Stop Rescue.

Realizing their safety AMI the dan
ger still threatening others, the
frightened passengers turned in and
began the rescue Of the living. AS
they approached the wreck another
explosion occurred which sent them
~curryine away No one dared go
near he wreck Finally the railroad
men lead the way and uniniured pas
senrers followed. Scores Of those
trapped in their berths or pinioned IN
der the wrcckage were taken out and
laid in a field badly hurt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Eighty five Bodies
Found and Some
Still Missing
Relief Pushes From
Nelghboring
Towns
Fire follows Storm
and People May
Be Cremated

Guthrie, Okla, May 12.-The death
list of Wednesday nights tornado at
Sn, Ter Is expected to exceed 100
Eighty-hve bodies have been recov-
cred. a dozen persons are missing and
given up for dead and of the 81 seri-
ously wounded seven are fatally hurt
More than 100 others suffered less Sc
we're injuries.
Relief is being sent from neighbor-
ing towns. Offers of financial assist
ance have come from numerous cities.
Governor Ferguson of Oklahoma
has issued a proclamation calling at
tention TO the needs of the stricken
town.
II is still difficult to obtain informa-
ton from Snyder. A single tele-
graph wire furnishes an outlet, but it
Is blocked with private messages con
corning dead and injured
Fire Follows Tornado.
To add TO the confusion and dis
tress, after the tornado had passed,
FIRE broke out and burned all that re-
NAMED of the buildings on one of the
business squares. So far it hi s not
been possible TO learn whether or not
any bodies were cremated, but 1t is
possible that such is the case.
An unidentified woman was picked
up dead, having been pinioned to the
ground by piece of scantling which
was driven through her head.
Fred Crump. boy, had started to a
cellar when a flying timber struck him
and severed head from body.
Debris Carried 70 Miles.
The debris was carried northeast as
far as Cooperton, II miles. About 20
mead of horses and cattle were killed
on the town site There is much suf-
fering in the town, owing TO lack of
provisions and places to stay. What
houses remain are unsafe for habita'
ion
The condition of the survivors is
pitiable and every effort is being made
to relieve their distress. Many wound
cd Cou,d not be cared for or given
medica aid until 8 yesterday morning
and by that time their wounds were
aggravated. DR.. York of Hobart who
was active in relieving the suffering
says 20 per cent of the wounded will
die.
Undertakers and Collins Sent.
Oklahoma City, Okla, May l2.--Tbe
ST Louis q San Francisco railway yes
terday sent 100 laborers in a special
train 10 Snyder, where they will be
used in burying the victims OF the tor
nado ana also to clear away the wreck
age. On the Train also went under
takers who participated in the funera
directors convention which closed yes
terday. They took with them 100
collins ald will today devote their TINS
to the free burial of the dead,
School Building Struck.
Nevada. Mo, May 1.-THE Bentor
public school building was struck BY
lightning yesterday. The town o.
Montevallo sustained much damage
from a wind storm which struck there
yesterday. Several residences were
destroyed. No lives were lost.
Platte City. Mo, May ia tornado
struck Hampton Wednesday night ant
several persons were injured, but non(
fatally. Three buildings were demol
ishd and half dozen residences dam
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
siqeIow's Yearly Expenses.

The above schedule of the annua.
6 expenses = an estimate made after
examination into the facts which gave
Biee,o vthe name of prince nf good
fe.inWe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

signer of cantalever Jr1dges. is dead,
aged 50. He was for many years in
The employ of the Canadian and Brit
lsh governments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

VlRUOUA CANTON PATRIAR oHs MILF
ssnt-M hrst and third Tuesday evenings
Of each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

". c. T. U.-MEETS FIRST THURSDAY
Il ea'h month at 3 y. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

wOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS - MEETS
on alternate saturday AFTERNOONS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

vIRoQUA X O. T. NJ. MEETS ON
every Monday evening In Alliance Han. ak
80. p. m
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

MYSTIC wGRKERs OF THE WORLD
Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings
n each month at W 4. o. Ball
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

vIROQUA CHATTER, r. A. NJ MI ErS
every Second and Fourth Wednesday Of
each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Victims Burned Alive.

The advancing Of the fire drove the
rcscuers back as they we're about 10
take others from the wreck and the
unfortunate men and women were
soon enyeloped in the flames The
cries Of the dying were heart reniing,
hui nothing could be done for them.
After the victims IN the wreck
were beyond human aid more atten.
ton was paid the injured, who pre-
scented pitiable sight as they lay in
he field or on the banks of he river
As quickly as they were temporarily
relieved Of pain from burns or other
injuries they were place. on special
trains and hurried to hospital here
cruesome Morning Task.
Several hundred railroad laborers
were IN the spot within an hour and
hv daybreal their number had IN
creased 10 a thousand II was a gIue-
some task for the railroad men. Either
an arm or a leg or all four limbs were
burned off the trunk and IN several
cases only portions Of the trunks were
found Ten charred bodies were found
under one Pullman car. The dead
were taken TO undertaking rooms
here. which were transformed into a
temporary morgue Coroner Krouse
empanelIed jury which viewed the
bodies yesterday afternoon. He Will
begin taking testimony today
Names Of Victims.