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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
ADOPT RECESS RESOLUTION
Senate Adopts Plan for Adjournins
Legislature from June II 70
January 10, 1914.

Madison senate by vote Of
20 to II has adopted joint resolu-
ton introduced by Senator Scott call
irg for a recess Of the legislature from
June II to January -. The assembly
laid the resolution over until June ;
and a fight is expected on the meas
IRE in that body Followers Of the
governor are said to be opposing any
move to adjourn at the present ses-
sion
The Scott resolution enumeTates a
mum ser Of reasons why an adjourn
mem would be advisable. It states
that by June 70 the session will al
ready have been longer than was the
expectation ct the time OF cOnTening,
and that only few important meas
ures will remain for final considerk
tion at the proposed date Of adjourn
Tuent The water power bill, 1t is
stated, will require several weeks
more Of consideration by the commit.
tee and further investigation OF the
mothers pension and direct market
ing measures Is recommended. Bet
ter consideration can be given these
and other subjects If recess is TAX
en, is the contention. The appoint
ment OF special joint investigating
committees is recommended, and It is
stipulated that no matters other than
reports from these committees and
privileged resolutions shall be consid-
cred at the January session except
aIpon unanimous consent OF the mem
bers present
In some quarters the governors We
toes OF the Hull marketing bill and
tile women's suffrage referendum and
the defeat OF the McGovern market
have opened the way for the recess
plan. With these important questions
removed from the schedule a smooth
er path for the champions Of adjourn
ment is seen.
The defeat of the governors mar
keting bill by the assembly came after
four hours of debate, the vote stand
ing 30 for and 81 against sending the
measure TO engrossment Upon a mo-
ton to reconsider, the measure was
placed on the calendar for June for
final action.
Under suspension OF the rules, the
assembly passed the Hedding boxing
bill. The measure provides for a
state commission to regulate boxing
bouts. the contests 10 be no-decision
affairs of not more than ten rounds
each and three per cent OF the pro-
ceeds must go TO the state treasury.
The bill is copy of the New York
Law regulating boxing, Considerable
opposition to the bin developed, espe-
,cialIy among rural members, who
characterized II as virtually legalizing
prize fights In Wisconsin.
The senate, by unanimous vote. has
confirmed Gov McGoverns appoint
ment Of Glenn r. Host. Milwaukee, as
state fire marshal This action fol-
lowed defeat in the assembly OF mo-
tion to reconsider the killing of the
bin proposing a merger of the state
fire marshal's office with that OF the
commissioner of insurance
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
solons censure Lahor Leaders.

Springfield, H.. May 2S.-A session
of the Illinois honse lasting until ear
ly today ended with the adoption of
a report severely consuming the Chi
cage Federation of Labor for words
contained in resolution rejecting
npon members of the legislature for
the defeat of the initiative and refer
cndum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
KING GEORGE URGES PEACE.
Princess Louise Bride Of Prince Ern:t
OF Cumberland.

OF Cumberland.
Berlin, May 2t.--"The preservation
of peace is my feryent desire. as it
was the chief aim and object of my
dear fathers life" declared King
George OF England at a luncheon
given by the British ambassador to
the members OF royalty, who are as
sembled here in attendance on the
wedding of Princess Victoria Louise,
Emperor Williams only daughter. and
Prince Ernest of Cumberland
Love and diplomacy entered into
the marriage Saturday of Princess
Victoria Louise and Prince Ernst
August, youngest son OF the duke of
Cumberland
In brilliancy and In point of the
great number of royal personages
present the nuptlals far outshone any
similar event during the past decade
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
WIFE OF PASTOR A SUICIDE
Mrs. r, 7. Pierson Victim of Melan
ehoiia, Hanss Self in Mil.
waukee Sanatorium.

Milwaukee, Suffering from acute
melancholia, of which she had been a
victim for year. Mrs. Eta Pierson.
wife OF the Rev r. G, Pierson, com
mitted suicide in Riverside Sanatori-
um by hanging herself with strap
from the light fixtures in her room.
MIR. Pierson is pastor of the South
Baptist church, First avenue and
Washington street. Mrs. pierson had
been an inmate of the sanitorium
since July IL, 1912. She leaves four
children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04

Pa is feeling rather clipper; every day
re wears a smile,
Though he has no public Office and keeps
working all the while;
They have not increased his wages and
they never WILL / guess
But his look is always cheerful and he's
full OF hopefulness.
His overcoat is seedy and his pants bag
at the knees;
We are not among the people who can
travel over seas:
The price of living's higher than 1t ought
to be, tbs true.
But pas clinging to his courage and he
takes a hopeful view.
The folks next door have lately had to
cut expenses down;
1t seems they've been unlucky-it's the
talk all over town:
They have sold their new electric-ma
pretends it was too bad
So It seems pa needn't buy one, and It
makes him mighty glad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
MAKES NEW DASH FOR ARCTIC
ststansson Leaves New York 20 Re-
main Until October 1916

Ststansson Leaves New York 20 Re-
main Until October, 1916.
New York, May 27.-Vilhajalmur
Stefansson, discoverer of the blonde
Eskimo. left last night on the first
stage of a new dash into the far north.
his Intention being to remain away
from civilization until October. 1916.
The object of the present expedition
is to discover the only unexplored por.
ton of the world-that section of the
Arctic ocean lying north and north
east of Alaska. The expense Of the ex-
petition viii be borne Dy the Canadian
government.
Mr.. Stefannson will be accompanied
by party of scientists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
JAPAN's EMPRESS FALLS ILL.
Contracts Cold While Nursing Hell
Husband Back TO Health.


Husband Back TO Health.
Tokyo, May 2s.-Emperor Yoshihito
is better, but Empress Sadako has
fallen i'll with a cold contracted during
her long vigil at her husbands bed
side. Her illness is not critical
Prominent Japanese urged at a din
ner calm and patient efforts for a
friendly solution of the difficulty b@
tween Japan and the United States,
especially abstention from infiamna-
tory and misleading utteranees.
New Haven, Conn, May 27.-"The
United States is ridieulously UMPIRE
pared for war;" said William II. Taft
in the last of a series OF lectures as
Kent professor of law In Yale.
Americans are shrewd, wise peo-
Pile, usually gifted with foresight" he
added, but they have not shown 1t in
their attitude toward the army and
navy policy"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Not Merely a Matter Of Choice.

mo, sir, you can't convince me that
he is real poet. His attempt to look
like the traditional bard is too obvious.
If he were not masquerading he would
not feel called upon to let his hair
hang down over ais shoulders and
wear soft shirt thrown open at the
front. He would let his work instead
OF his makeup speak FOR him"
But you must remember, my dear
fellow, that his long hair and open
shirt obviate the necessity of wearing
clean collars"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
His Liberal Spirit.

81 never knew him to refuse to
give aid in what he considered a
deserving case"
Did you ever know him to see what
he considered deserving case?
Well, no. don't believe ever did.
now that you mention it,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Indie, Only Woman Broker

Cincinnati. o., May 29.-Two joint
indictments charging Mrs. Carlotta
Thompson Brown. the only woman
broker in the United States. and her
husband, II. A. Brown, vice.president
of their brokerage company, with the
embezzlement OF over $4,000, were
returned by the Hamilton county
grand jury II is alleged that the
brokers speculated with money left
them BY clients.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
AppeaIs % supreme ceurt.

Washington. May 2T.-The contempt
case OF Samuel Gompers, president Of
the American Federation Of Labor, and
John Mitchell. yiee-president and sec
rotary. was Saturday appealed 20 the
United States Supreme court
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Polsons Family; t.anas SEE.

Fond du Lac, Wis. May 29.--Her-
man Miller, hftyone. of West Bend.
attempted the murder Of his entire
family Tuesday by putting arsenic In
their coffee, lie then went to near
by buildingaand hanged himself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Klna GEORGE Leaves eerIln.

Berlin. Germany, May 29.-Klng
George and Queen Mary of England
ended their visit here Tuesday with a
review of the guards army corps,
which was holding its spring parade.
at Potsdam.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Acnnlt rexan Id Murdnr.

Dallas. Tex. May 27.-Because ]. A.
Clopton. a wealthy capitalist, thought"
J. l.. White, an official Of a trust
company was about TO attack him.
Clopton was acquitted here Saturday
OF the latter's murder.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
GIRLS ARE SOLD AT AUCTION.
Eight Disposed OF Under Tartar Gus.
tom-Sto5 Is Iiuhest Bid.

tom-Stos Is Highest Bid.
London. May 2S---An Odessa dis
patch to the Daily Mail says:
THE Kubanski Krai states that at Te-
rekhmakteb, on the Karanogal steppe,
In Caueasia. which is chiefly inhabited
by Tartars and Kalmucks. with a
slight sprinkling of Russian settlers,
eight native girls between the ages
of fifteen and eighteen were sold by
public auction last week.
There was lively. prolonged bid
ding before the eight lots were dis
posed Of. The highest price Ell
tslo5l. was paid for a handsome Tar
tar girl named Orsalia Ajalien.
1T is an immemorial custom of the
Tartars and the Kalmucks TO sell
their superiuous daughters"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
soun supplled % Amundsen.

Grand Forks. n. D.. May 27,-Capt
Road Amundsen, explorer, on his mex;
expedition 10th arctic circle viii
carry $500 cans of soup. An eastern
soup Manufacturing concern makes
the gift to Amundsen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Innkeu kllled at aelmnn,.

New York. May 2s-WnlIam Smith.
aged nineteen, of Warrenton, Va. a
Jockey connected With the Wedener
stables. was thrown and killed Tues
day while exercising horse over the
jumps az Belmont Park race track.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Ex.senator srott lmnrouInn.

Washington, May 2S.-Former Sena-
tor Nathan q. Scott of West Virginia
has SC much improved from the re-
cent operation for catarrh of the eye
as to be able to go to his home Mon
day from the hospital
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
When She Wasn't.

"The Dribblesons have always been
well off, believe"
mo, not always. saw Mrs. Drib-
bleson once when she wasn't"
why, thought her father inherited
his money"
Perhaps he did. The time ] refer
to was once when she had removed
herself from car by stepping back.
ward"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Auto Friohtens Woman 70 Death

Easl St Louis, ILL.,. Nay 2S--Mrs.
Anna Welsh. seveuty-two years cid.
died OF fright Monday when she saw
that the street car CT which she was
ing was about 70 collide with an
automobile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
THIRTEEN HIT sY TRAIN.
Nine Track Laborers Are Killed and
Four injured.

Martinsburg. w. Va. May '2s.--A
gang OF laborers employed by contrac.
tors on the Magnolia Improvement
work OF the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
were struck by an east-bound passen-
ger train at Doe Gully. w, Va. Nine
of the workmen were killed and four
others injured
The laborers. all said to be Italians.
were running FROM a blast and at the
same time dodging a west-bound
freight when the passenger train
dashed around a curve upon them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04

Chicago. May 2S.--Mrs Martha Leib-
erman and her adopted daughter Lii
liam Jacobs. aged nineteen months,
were burned TO death Monday in a
fire that destroyed the Leiberman
home IN Cicero, west OF here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
viii Be Aide de Camp.

Marinette.--James a. Rapp. aged
IS. veteran of three wars. has re-
ceived Il commission as aid de camp
to Gen. Beers. national commander of
the G. a II. He expects to attend the
eneampment at Neenah this summer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04

Paterson, n. j. May 2S.-After
long lulu in the violence which has at
tended the silk mill strike voting
again broke ont here Monday when
pickets tried TO prevent non-strikers
from returning to work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
eomh kllIs chin.ee nennr.I

Shanbhai. May 2S.-Gen. Rsu Pao
San was killed by a bomb Monday
while opening a box in the belief that
Il contained porcelain, OF which he
was an ardent collector. A servant
was also instantly killed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
student Falls; Kills Sell.

Lille. France. May eS. -Disappolnt-
ment at his failure to pass his exam
nations caused 4 medical student
named Cuviier 10 commit suicide
by shooting at the university here
Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
pons tias Eullx Recovered.

Rome. May 25.-Pope Plus X. has
now fully recovered from his recent
illness and is in normal health. Ar.
nouneement TO this effect was made
at the Vatican. The pope resumed
holding audiences Saturday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
HIDDEN MINES SINK SHIP.
Steamer Nevada Goes Down With 40
In Gulf OF Smyrna.

~ NuII OF NTfYFHas
Smyrna, May 27--Forty persons
were drowned by the sinking of the
steamer Nevada. which struck mines
in the Gulf OF Smyrna.
Shipping is paralysed ia these wa
terra ON account OF the recent accidents
due to mines.
The companies have warned incom-
ing steamers to remain away, and out
ward bound vessels are afraid to leave
port.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Glow From Sweep Is EataI

Manitowoc When a wooden sweep
used In moving his barn. broke, Henry
Willert, So years old, town of Kos
suSh farmer was struck on the head
ana instantly killed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Madison Strike Made General.

Madison.-The strike OF the build.
ing laborers now involves all the adili
ated trades. according to an order call.
ing out painters, plumbers, inside wire
men steam filters, timers. stone cut
GERS and sement finishers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
zbxs-ko Is Not sadly Hurt.

Montreal, Que, May 2s.-The rae
tured skull" sustained by Zbyszko, the
Polish wrestler. in graphing match
Monday night has developed into moth
ing more serious than badly cut
head.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04

Lexington. KY May 2e-john Rode
gap probably the most famous active
trainer Of thoroughbred horses, died
Tuesday. 1t is said he trained more
winning horses than any other man OF
his generation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04

Edmonton. Alberta, May 29--The
North Edmonton hotel was burned
Tuesday The fire spread and nine
otner buildings were destroyed They
included stores. ieehouseS, stables and
dwellings The loss is $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
~.
No Use for Them.

why, grandpa, aren't you going to
get your glasses fxed?"
Nope; don't need EN- any more
i've quit readin' about the baseball
games, and I'm goin' to give up pawn
any further atteHtion to murder
trials"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Bic Job.

81 read somewhere the other day
that the German emperor has a hun
dred and eleven different residences"
Goodness! wonder II the poor en-
press has to find the help for all OF
them?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
80, .Iust wha, She Msant.

"lt is my aim In ,ite." he said, TO
do something every day that viii make
men happier"
eAh," she exclaimed with great en-
thusiasm, that must be why you keep
so secluded"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
After n. Einhteenth Hole.

Drink to me with thine eyes" he
cried;
Not much" the gentle maid replied.
For I've a thirst, just now, that such
A drink IS that would never touch"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
lInapp -eciated.

He had kind and gentle heart,
He grieved to see men sad;
He tried to pay noble part
Ara sought to make men glad.
He came with stories day by day
And told them DER and DER
To make men happier, and they
Groaned: Heavens, what a bore!
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04
Ianesrllle. Il Congressman n. 4.

ianeSTtlle. - AOnSfes5uian H. a.
Coo,.ar OF Racine. Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General Blasklee and
" ID. 33rown. editor of the r. F. D.
News. aill be among the speakers at
the tenth annual convention of the
Wisconsin Letter Carriers association
here May 80 and 81
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04

Ashland. - The body of Frank
Sheppard. Cuyuga saloon keep
or. who was missing a week, was
found in a room over a saloon. He was
believed to be away on a fishing trip
He had shot himself
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-04

oconto Falls.-The semfannual
meeting OF the American Society of
Equity for oconto county viii be held
here on June Z.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-27
ATTRACTIONS AT
 1.-THE THEATRES
THE PLAZA

Every variety of vaudeville enter tainment best liked by discriminating thea atregoers is included in the bill at the Plaza Theatre this week and each and every act is scoring an individual hit. Deodato is the headliner and bet ter headliner could not be secured. Deodato is the sensational Italian ma gician who has mystified the theatre going public both of America and Flu rope and his weird tricks keep the audience up to the keenest pitch of ex- citement and interest.
 Watson and Lloyd, the inimitable singing comedians and eccentric dan cers, are receiving big ovation at every perfor nance.
 Haggerty and Leclatr present a screamingly funny comedy sketch en- titled Casey the Butcher"
 Hazel Crosby, assisted by her little boy partner, have a refined singing act that p1easee. Miss Crosby has a sweet voice and a beautiful wardrobe and her partner sings to her from the front of one Of the upper. boxes. Leonard and Mack in a, novelty com edy acrobatic act that is different from the ordinary make up the vaudeville program
 The photoplay program includes ''The Clod,' a stirring war drama In | two parts, 'tBetter Days" and Tobias Wants Out,' are also shown. As the head1iner for next week the
 marvellous Damascus Troupe of whirl- 1 ing Arabs have been secured. There are nine men in the act all wonderful tumblers, and local theatregoers will find a. real treat in this act. Jack Strouse, the comedian of com edians, will also appear He is g | laugh producer of note and possesses
 a strong and pleasing voice of very i high range.
 Lyman Adler and company will pre- 1 sent a highly entertaining dramatic l play1et entitled "The Misers Dream. ?
 The plot is deeply interesting with 8 1 strong vein of heart interest and just
 enough comedy to make 1t delightfully."- pleasing.
 l Call and Davis in a classy singing and dancing act and Felix and Carr l comprise the vaudeville numbers.
 'ftOur Wives" a special Vitagrapf
 feature in two parts, "B1ack ant | White" "Objections Overruled,'' ant
 Mrs. Morton's Birthday make up tn, bill, one that cannot fail to please ever Il the most exactfng.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-27

behind the neck in a reef knot; draw the point of the bandage forward over the elbow and pin it in front with a safety pin. See figure No. 2o-
 Application of the Triangular Band age as a Whole to the Head-This is a valuable application for wounds of the scalp, Particularly where there is bleeding In applying the triangular bandage to the head it is best to form a hem along the lower border about one and one-ha1f to two inches wide This gives a f1rmer hold on the head. The hem may be turned either Inside or outside. Place the lower edge of the bandage with the middle of the hem over the center of the forehead, with the edge of the hem applied on line with the eyebrows,the point of the bandage hanging over the centre of the back of the neck. Now carry the two ends backward around the head just above the ears. being sure that the points of the bandage is always underneath the two ends. Cross the two ends and bring them around to the front of the head again and tie a reef knot over the center of the fore head. Next pull tn point downward so that the bandage fits close and snug to the top of the head, then turn it ur over on top of the head and pin with safety pin. See figure No. 21.
 CTo be continued.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-27
MRS W. E. ALLEN
 NEW PRESIDENT OF QUEENS DAUGHTERS
Charitable Organizations An nual Reports Show Year Of
 Successful Effort.

Mrs. William B. Allen, who has been actively identified with several of the local charitable organizations was elected president of the Queen s Daughters, at the annual meeting in St. Augustine's chapel last evening. Mrs. Allen was vice president. She succeeds Mrs. John B. Lyddy, wife of the Democratic alderman from the Eleventh district
 The annual reports of the various officers showed that the society had spent a successful year in the further ance of works of charity Its work consists principally in the providing g of food and clothing for worthy poor. Investi ga,tion of the home conditions usually is made, and then when con ditfons warrant it, the society's dis penser provides food and clothing as needed.
 The other officers elected were Mrs. Bernard Cogan, vice president; Mrs John Cody, second vice president;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-27
"rHE sPhlNa MATp. :"

With the endorsement of all princi- pal capitols of Europe and with the enthusiastic praise of all music lovers in nearly every city of the United States and Caada, .'The Spring Maid, ' most joyous of all the recent Viennese operettas, comes to this city for re- turn engagement on Monday evening, October 9th. This will be the first opportunity local theatre goers have had to see Miss Hattye Fox. the cap tfvatfng little priIna donna, as Prin- cess Bozena, the saucy little heroine of the operetta.. It will be interpreted by an excellent company including Os- borne Clemson, of Chocolate Soldier fame, Jean Irwin, as ''AnamiTd.' Ar thur Wooley, as the "Auntie,'' and D.. ". Merlset, as Holland"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-27
TO-DAY IN PUGmIsrIC ANNALS.


 1so4-Kid Mccoy defeated Jack CTwin) Sullivan in 20 rounds at Los Angeles. This was the last big battle in the ring history of the clever Hoosier who so long defended the n1iddle leweight title against all corners. Twice since then the t'Kid' has pulled off come back stunt, and has been very successful in defeating second raters- Mccoy thought Sullivan would be easy, but the veteran Twin who is still in the ring, gave him a surprise party. Many of the spectators thought Sullivan earned a draw. and only McCoy's superior gen eralship and cleverness saved him from defeat. Sullivan is now chal- 1eng1ng the white hopes to battle, while Kid Mccoy is still able to put up a classy exhibition of boxing.
 1876-Joe Goss defeated Tom Allen on foul in 27 rounds at Covington, Ky.
 19O7-CharIey Weary defeated Cy- clone Johnny Thompson in 10 rounds at Milwaukee.
 1911-Eddie McGoorty knocked out oung Goetz in srd round at Fond du Lac, Wis.