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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

London. Dec. 22.-Daring raids by
French aviators into Alsace and Lor-
raine are demonstrating that the con
fidence as to the efficiency of the al
lies aerial forces has not been mis-
placed
A dispatch received from Berlin
says that aeroplanes flying over Salr-
burg, a Lorraine town, bomharded the
place with bombs. killing two German
soldiers and causing heavy damage
The same aviators. says the Berlin dis
patch. dropped bombs upon the Rie-
ding railroad station
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
DRY AMENDMENT is BEATEN
Robson Resolution Fails to Get Two
Thirds Majority in the House
Of Representatives.

washington, D. c., Dec 23.-Tbe
Hobson resolution to submit a consti-
tutional amendment for national nro.
hibition to the state legislatures was
defeated in the house, 1877 members
voting for and 1S9 against it, An af-
hrmative vote of twothirds was re-
quired to adopt the resolution.
Party lines were wiped out in the
struggle. Democratic Leader Under
wood and Republican Leader Mann
fought shoulder to shoulder at the
head of the forces opposing the reso.
luton. And when the vote came of
the 1877 standing for the resolution. ia
were democrats, IS were republicans,
IL progressives and 4 were indepen-
dent republicans.
Immediately after the announce
ment Of the vote, the house adjourned
the crowds which had packe the gal
leries throughout the prolonged de-
bate dispensing with mingled expires.
Leaders Are Pleased.
sions of regret and jubilation.
Prohibition leaders said they had
not hoped for two-thirds vote at this
time.
notwithstanding repeated public as
sertions that many members of the
house would try to dodge a record
vote on the issue, the roll call dis
closed a heavy attendance, larger
than the average throughout the sea
son. On the final vote, 3S6 votes were
recorded. To have carried. the reso-
luton would have required 25S affirma.
tive votes.
1t thus failed by 81 votes.
Contest is Stirring.
1t was at the conclusion of one of
the most stirring contests of recent
days in congress and following votes
on several amendments that the final
vote was reached. Representative
Hobson had closed the general debate
participated in by all the house lead
ers, many of whom were repeatedly
cheered by men and women in the
crowded galleries. Speaker Clark re-
peatedly admonished the spectators
to maintain order
Before the final roll call Represen-
tative Hobson reported an amend
ment which was adopted, giving to
THE congress and the states concur
rently the power to enforce the 2rohi-
bition provisiS by needful legisla-
ton
Representative Hobson took the
floor before o'clock to make the con-
Guiding speech in support of the
amendment He asserted the support
ers of the resolution were more con-
sistent than its opponents in their at
titude toward the rights of the indi-
vidual safes.
How Badgers Voted.
For-Nelson.
Against-Browne, Burke. Cary, Coo
per. Esch, Frear. Lenroot, Reilly.
Stafford
Not voting-Konop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
H. k. THAW ORDERED
BACK TO NEW YORK
Unanimous Decision by U. S. Su-
preme Court.
MAY BE RELEASED ON BAIL
Prisoners Mental Responsibility fer
conspiraeyt to Escape Is Question
for State Court 20 Decide-Jer-
ONE Was Confident.

Washington, Dec 23.-The United
States Supreme court ruled on Mon
day that Harry Kendall Thaw must be
delivered up TO the state Of New York
to be tried on the charge Of conspiracy
to break out of Matteawan insane
asylum OF be recommitted to the
asylum, or both. Thaw's fight for
liberty is therefore ended for the time
being.
Thaw is now in Manchester, N. H.
Some of the best legal talent in the
country has been fighting for months
to prevent his extradition to New
York. Extradition was ordered by
the governor of New Hampshire, but
Federal District Judge Aldrich grant
ed Thaw a writ Of habeas corpus. This
action of the court was reversed by
the Supreme court
The next move in the case is for
the New York authorities to take. II
has been said that the state does not
intend TO prosecute Thaw, but will re-
turn him at once to Matteawan. II
this is done Thaw viii have grounds
for an appeal TO the federal court for a
writ of habeas corpus. This was indi-
Gated by Chief Justice White during
the arguments on the constitutionality
OF the Thaw commitment a week ago.
On the other hand II he is prosecuted
for conspiracy the belief exists here
that he will likely get a short SEN
tence and then go free.
The decision of the court was unani-
nous and was read by Justice Holmes
II held that the writ Of habeas corpus
did not lie and sustained the conten-
tion of William Travers Jerome at
every point. Thaw cannot be taken
back for 30 days under the decision.
Thirty days must elapse before the
courts mandate is handed down and
he cannot be removed to New York
before that time.
A tentative plan of campaign has
already been laid out Former Dis
trict Attorney Jerome. who has con
Quoted the long fight against Thaw,
said:
Il expected nothing less. And ex.
pect nothing less now than the ultl'
mate return of Thaw TO Matteawan. .
"Win Thaw be tried on the con
spiracy Indictment" he was asked
THAT is a matter for the attorney
general to decide" he said. But
assume he will deem IL wise that
Thaw be tried inasmuch as he has
been extradited for the oifense of con
spiracy"
Can he then be admitted to bail7'
was asked
"of course" was the reply but II
he is the superintendent OF Mattea
wan will then present a detainer un
der which Thaw VIII be taken to Mat
teawan as an insane man to await his
trial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
GERMANS ATTACK -FOUR TIMES.
Allies Beat Back Every Rush-AngIo-
French Forces Occupy Blxsehoote.

Allies Beat Back Every Rush-AngIo-
French Forces Occupy 5ixsehoote.
London. Dec 23.-Germany's troops
made four successful assaults on the
allies line In front of Lihons on Mon
day In a determined effort to recap
ture trenches that had been wrested
from them.
All these deadly attacks were re-
pulsed. says the report of the French
war Office. which discloses also that
the British recaptured most of the
trenches previously taken from them
and that the French gained a foot
hold in the German trenches south
of Noyon and made progress else
where
Meantime the Netherlands newspa-
per Tijd says the Germans have evac-
uated Middelkerke. Belgium
The official French report told of
the occupation Of Bixschoote by the
allies and or other gains along the
line through Belgium and France.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
HAS seen A LIGHT
Amos PinchOt a Much DisiIu-.
stoned Man.
With Former Governor rtadiey Of Mis-
souri, He Has Come 10 Realize the
1855 of Progressive
Party Claims.

Amos Pinchot is disillusioned. He,
has discovered the clay feet of his,
idol He makes one of a large and
dour company.
Mr.. Pinchot confessed in frank and
manly fashion He believed at the
start implicitly in the party called
Progressive and its leader. In his
minds eye he saw a new era dawn
ing. Wrongs were to be righted. Old
policies were to be abandoned. and
new policies adopted Special priv.
ilege was to die the death. Larger
opportunities for all-even the hum,
blest-were to be established.
The presence of certain trusts near
the throne disquieted Mr.. Pinchot. He,
could not associate them with the fine,
new, rosy and virtuous purpose. What
I'D their presence near the throne
mean? What did it foreshadow?
In order to be sure. Mr. Pinchot
wrote 70 Mr.. Roosevelt, putting the
matter plainly. In reply he received
what must have affected him as re-
Duke. Mr.. Roosevelt did not share,
In Mr.. Pinchot's uneasiness. The Pro-
gressive movement to be successful
must be practical; must appeal to.
and have the support of practical men,
Let not Mr.. Pinchots heart be trou-
bled. Mr. Perkins was a friend. not
an enemy.
But Mr.. Pinchot was not assured.
His doubts increased, until he is now
convinced, not only of the misman-
agement of the Progressive cause, but
that the Progressive party is done
for.
Mr.. Pinchot is a man of ability and
observation. and the wonder is he did
not earlier get wise" to the real sit
uation- There were men as ardent as
he for certain reforms in publicNpoli-
cies, but never for moment in doubt
about the influences controlling Mr..
Roosevelt in his assaults on the party
which had made him and the men
who had lifted him from helplessness
to power. They saw that the pro-
gressivism of Mr. Roosevelt was but
bid for a return to the White
House-that it represented that pur-
pose and no other.
Former Governor Hadley of Mis-
souri, was of this number. He attend
ed the Chicago convention of two
years ago. where Mr.. Roosevelt made
his grand-stand play. and this is what
Governor Hadley says on the subject:
The country has never regarded
the Progressive party as anything
more than a division of the Republic
an party. The differences that d.
vided the parties we're essentially diff
ferences over matters of political con-
troll, and not differences over princi-
pies and policies. l have in my pos
session a copy of the original RoOse~
welt platform, framed by his support
ers in the Chicago convention, and
when | say the conditions that divid-
ed us were not differences of princi-
Piles and policies, but political differ
ences, l know what l am talking
about"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
PARTY VIII Return to Power.

The Republican party needs only to-
bring it's best men to the front and
keep them there in order to regain
and retain power. The great heart Of
the party has been always right, and
SOUND and beating true to the best
American principles. Selfish men may
have on occasions come to its controB
and used it in such way as to excite
rebellion and bring defeat but that
bad quarter of an hour is entirely
over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Peoria, Ill.,. Dec, 22.--Present indi-
cations are that the local factories
which have been closed for several
weeks will open in full swing on Janu.
airy T. The Avery company. employ
ing upwards of twelve hundred men
and which has been running with only
part of the full quota. win reopen
their foundry and other departments.
The Acme Harvester company is pre-
pairing TO reopen after the first of the
year. They employ approximately
1900 men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Platform Pledges Broken.

Is there one important plank in the
Democratic platform as declared at
baltimore which has not been aban-
doned during the term of the present
administration? One by one, each OF
the pledges has been broken: Panama
canal-tolls pledge, tariff-for-revenue
pledge, ''merit-should-be-supe
party service in the civil service"
pledge, tho economy pledge and the
promised reduction of the high cost
of living. And the single-term-for-
president pledge would be broken also
if there were any prospect of the coun-
try standing for second dose OF
psychological depression.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
pIans Ii prntect Natlon.

Chicago. Dec. 21.-Plans for prepaT.
ing the United States for self-detense
win be outlined at the United States
safety convention to be held, at the
Fort Dearborn hotel December 1881.
The convention. which is said to be
the first of its kind ever held in this
country. is being promoted by Col
Henry l.. Turner. veteran Of the
Civil and Spanish American wars and
for many years head Of the First regi.
ment. Illinois National Guard II l.
proposed to organize the United States
Safety league
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
FORMER RAIL HEAD is DEAD.
Eugene Zimmerman. Former Head of
c., n. & D. Ry., Expires Suddenly.

Eugene Zimmerman, Former Head of
c., n. G D. Ry., Expires Suddenly.
Cincinnati, Dec. 22.-Eugene Zim-
norman. former president of the Gin
cinnati. Hamilton e Dayton railroad
and millionaire of this city, died sud.
denly at his club here on Sunday from
hemorrhage of the lungs.
The death of Mr.. Zimmerman was
unexpected, although his health had
not been Of the best for the last few
weeks. When he was seized by the
fatal attack he was engaged in study
ing records of the Cincinnati, Hamil-
ton & Dayton railroad. preparatory. 1t
is believed, to testifying before Com
missioner Hall of the interstate COM
merce commission, who is conducting
an investigation of the sale of that
road and the Pere Marquette to ]. p
Morgan & Co.
His only child, Helena, married the
duke of Manchester in 1900. after
which Mir. Zimmerman spent much of
his time in Europe and New York.
Eugene Zimmerman was born in
yicksburg, Miss December II, 1S45.
He was educated at Farmers college,
College hin. o.. and at Gambler. o.,
but left school at the outbreak of the
Civil war and entered the United
States navy. His record was a notable
enc The most memorable episode in
mis- career. however, was the connec-
ton with the Cincinnati. Hamilton &
Dayton. AS a director he was active
in the reorganization of the system.
was elected vice-president in 1892 and
became president in 1904.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
GERMAN LEFT RETREATINea
Russians Assert Won Hlndenbure's
Army Falling Back.

Army Falling Back.
Petrograd, Dec 23.-The left wing
of General Won Hindenburg's army in
Poland has been defeated. The Ger
man forces rs miles northwest of War
saw are retreating over the borders
into Germany. according to an official
announcement made by the headquar-
tiers OF the Russian general STAFF here.
The communique follows:
"In the direction of Mlawa the en-
envy is retreating towards Lautenburg
and Neidenburg.
"On the left bank of the Vistula
there Is no change.
In Galicia the advance of the Aus
trian army finally has been stopped
by the Russians, whose further activ-
tiles are proceeding satisfactorily.
An Austrian division operating in
the direction of Doukla was attacked
by bayonets and compelled to Zee.
abandoning 500 dead Their wounded
included ten officers and upward of
one thousand men"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
GAR LOSES RAIL CENTER.
ksiser's Left Wing In Poland Report
ed IN Retreat.

Berlin. Dec. %. --Sklernlewiee, an
important railroad center 40 miles
from Warsaw, has been captured by
the Germans, says a dispatch re-
ceived from Breslau on Monday.
The left wing of General ven Hin
denburg's army in Poland has been
defeated The German forces rs miles
northwest OF Warsaw are retreating
over the borders into Germany. ac-
cordlnE 20 an official announcement
made by the headquarters of the gen
oral stan at Petrograd on Monday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Rusa MN rest U. S. Guns.

Seattle, Wash, Dec 2i,--American-
made heavy artillery win he tried cut
by the Russian army in Poland next
month. The Russian steamship Nov
gorod, now on the ocean bound TO
Vladivostok. Is carrying l65 carloads
of war supplies. mostly siege guns and
projectiles The guns. made in Penn
sylvania. weighed 105 tons each. 9th
er trainloads of American big guns
and shells which will arrive at Van
couver December 81 will be loaded on
the Russian liner Tambov The Rus
SLAMS now are using French siege
guns
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Rrln. Gen. Furen Is Dead.

New York. Dec. 21.-Brig Gen. John
Vincent F>urey. L. S. A, retired. is dead
at his home in Brooklyn after a brief
attack OF pneumonia He was seventy
five years cid and had brilliant serv.
ice record with the army.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
49, Artuated hv PrincinIe-

It has been repeatedly asserted. and
never once challenged by ANYBODY
with information. that Mr Roosevelt
would have stood on the platform up
on which Mr. Taft stood. and been
glad of the opportunity Not until the
Republican party refused TO nominate
him for a third term did be feel
obliged to knock together a platform
Of his own.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Few rriumphs TO Record.

When Secretary Of State Bryan des-
cants 81 what he is pleased to de-
scribe as TIE recent Democratic vic
tory it will be remembered that po-
litical triumphs have been included
by fate among the lists Of things OF
which his experience has afforded him
scant opportunit' 70 judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Minhtx Political Force

The united Republican party is the
mightiest political force in the coun-
try today and when it has the oppor-
tunity to find full expression it viii
register the will of the country abso-
mtely in its behalf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Taft Sees LASTING Peace

New York.-"When the warning ma.
tons get through they will have
learned a lesson. That lesson will be
peace-peace universal and lasting"
was the prediction of William H. Taft.
former president. in an address on
1.-THE Brotherhood/of Man"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
wAukEoAN GIRL A HOBO"
MolIie Ullsry Arrested in Colorado in
Male Attire.

Trinidad. Colo, Dec. 22.-Clad in a
ragged coat and threadbare overalls,
Mollie Ullery. nineteen years old, was
arrested here by railroad detectives
while beating her way back to her
home in Waukegan, ILL.,. to give her
parents a Christmas surprise. She was
in company with j. w. Trent, cook,
with whom she said she planned a
hobo trip to avoid paying railroad
fare. She is the daughter of William
Urery. who moved to Colorado several
months ago and returned to Waukegan
last week. leaving his daughter in Den
yer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
U. S. Flyer Is Drowned

San Diego, Cal, Dec 23-Lieut. F..
J. Goerstner, observer Of army aero
plane No %. was drowned of Ocean
Side and Capt Hollis G. Muller. pilot.
was saved from the wreck. They lost
control Of the machine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Aeoldsnt costs SAM stoo.ooo.

New York, Dec. 2l.-The Emigrant
Industrial Savings bank was ordered
by jury in the supreme court to pay
Sl00, 900 damages for the death of
Justice Henry Bischo6. who was killed
by falling into an elevator shaft
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
D. A. r. Woman Dead at los.

Worcester. Mass. Dec 23-Mrs.
Louisa Waterman Carpenter, aged
one hundred and eight years and four
months. died here of old age She
was the oldest member Of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
surrenders as German snv

Detroit-Confessirg that he had in
tended to enlist in Pie Third Canadian
contingent and to act as a spy for the
German army, Anton Gaus, % years.
surrendered himself to the Canadian
immigration officers last night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
XIII Many British omo.r.

London. Dec. 22.--Ninety-two British
officers were killed during the week
ending December 7, IL was announced
here Since the war began LOSS Brit.
ish officers have been killed. 2.07l
wounded and Coz are missing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Gar Returns TO capital.

Petrograd. Dec 2l.--Emperor Nicho.
las returned from Transcaueasia ana
Immediately called a meeting OF tue
imperial council at Tsark7-Selo pal,
ace. The session was attended by
Minister of War Soukhomlinon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
British Shin IL Exoner...a

Washington. Dec. 22.--~ColoneI Goe-
thals says the British collier which
was thought to have violated the neu.
trality of Panama Canal Zone waters
by sending wireless message. actual,
ly had no wireless equipment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Emden Crew CAPTURED.

Tokyo. Dec. 2i.--Forty sailors from
the German cruiser Emden, who es-
capped when their ship was destroyed
and put to sea in a small schooner.
have been captured by British war
shin. it was announced here,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
German LOSSES Are Heavy.

The Hague. Dec 23.--Latest casual.
~ lists issued in Berlin increase the
German losses in killed. wounded and
missing to 500 900 men in both east
ern and western theaters of war. These
lists cover only part OF November.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Bio MIX Order Placed.

Peoria, H.. Dec, PA local manu-,
featuring concern received an order
from the British government for 25O..
zoe crates Of powdered milk, II is
one of the largest orders received By
local firms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Benton. Ill.,. Dec. 22-Fire DESTROYED
the McCreary hotel, offices Of the
Hamilton Utilities company. Webster's
drug store and the post Office. Total
loss about $4,000, which was partly
covered by insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Joliet. H., Dec. 23.-Fifty patients
in the hospital in the state peniten.
tiary were menaced by fire that
burned the rattan shops. The loss
was $4,000 Fifteen hundred prison
ers marched to their cells.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Kaiser Visits 4 Hosrltal

Amsterdam.-A dispatch received
here from Berlin quotes the vossische
Zeitung of that city as saying tina,
Emperor William visited the wounded
soldiers in the hospital at Potsdam.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
German Funds On Increas.

Berlin.-The gold reserve in the
reichshank at the close of the week
was 2."52,ooo oNo marks. an Increase
er the week before OF $4,000. 0O0.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
NAME NEW SULTAN IN EGYPT.
Great Britain Appoints Prince Hussein
kemal to the Post.

London. Dec. 2l.--it is official an
nounced that Prince Hussein Kemal
has been appointed to succeed the
khedive of Egypt. Abbas Hilmi Prince
Husuein Ke;Gal will take the title of
sultan The new sultan is an uncle OF
Abbas Hilmi and is a son of Tsmael
Pasha. who was khedive from 1866 to
1879
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
rhev Mork 2 .nocrats QUE.

The trouble with most of the Demo
cratic theories is that they don't
work out as they are planned--De-
troit Free Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Only Kind He's Ever Met.

Mr.. Bryan calls it victory. and it
certainly is the kind he's been used
Washington Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
U. S. CRUISER AT CANAL.

Tacoma to Aid Cocktails In Mainten-
ance Of Neutrality.
Colon, Dec. 21.-The United States
cruiser Tacoma. ordered TO the Canal
Zone in response to Colonel Cocktails
request for warships to maintain the
neutrality Of the canal, arrived here
from Guantanamo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Thomas Edison says I'VE are all too
rich" Evidently he believes in the
continuance Of Democratic supremacy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
BRITISH oRsADNAueAT sUNkr

ChIcagoan Says BrItIsh WarshIp mum
derer Was Destroyed by Mine.
New York, Dec. ga report that
the British dreadnaught Thunderer
was sunk In the North sea on Novem-
Der by a mine or torpedo was
brought here on Sunday by George
Rottweiler of Chicago, a passenger on
the steamship St Louis from Liver.
pool
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
APPROPRIATION BILL PASSED.

Measure Carrying $s6.5oo,ooo Wins In
the House.
Washington. Dec 2l.--After eliml.
mating the 100000 item for an agri,
cultural census In 1915. the house on
Friday passed the legislative appro-
alton bill carrying approximately $685..
500 600