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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28
CLAIM ALLIES LINES HOLD.

Paris. Oct 2l.--An official statement
says;
Several violent attacks of desper.
ate character we're directed by the
Germans along the whole battle lIne,
extending from the Mouse to the sea.
in tremendous effort 20 relieve the
constantly increasing PRESSURE of the
allies front. but all faeir efforts were
repealed IL was the most severe test
To which the entire line of the French,
british and belgian armies has been
subjected since the realigumeat met.
dent To the extension of We lett wing
northWard TO the North sea And the
test proved its worth II held at every
point, the steel barrier stlu rigid.
In the field OF the great battle for
German ascendancy on the North sea
coast the invaders suffered a sun sur.
Their check The Relgians held them
imp6tent in a series of remarkably ex.
ecuted couuterattacks. which kept the
Germans constantly disorganlzed and
broke the force OF their frontal al.
lacks.
At and in the immediate vicinity of
La Bassee. southeast of Lille. the
kaiser's troops directed extremely per.
sistent and furious attacks against the
French and British line. With NO sue
cess and at great cost in men and
equipment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28
PLAN INVASION OF ENGLAND.

The Hague. Oct 20.-Germany. &C.
cording to information received here
from Berlin. is preparing to deal
Great Britain a decisive blow. The
scheme is to dlsembark several army
corps somewhere in the south of Eng
lana, while the grand feet is occu
pied with fighting the German fleet
in tho North sea
German experts believe the plan
will be entirely successful
According to this information. as
soon as the last resistance of the Bel
gian army Is disposed OF there will
be a great movement OF landsturm
troops from central Germany to Os-
tend and Zeebrugge. where they will
await an opportunity To cross to the
English shore and march ON London,
where zeppelins and Taubes will have
caused havoc and demoraized the
population.
Plans Great Sea Fight.
While this is taking place Admiral
Won lngenohls fleet, now confined ~
Wilhelmshaven will steam out into
the North sea for the great fight.
These German calculations rest on
the hypothesis that the south coast of
England will be left absolutely with
out protection. all of Admiral Sir
John Jellicoes ships being engaged in
the great North sea battle.
The German newspapers. by way of
preparing public opuion for this great
stroke, publish extravagant dispatches
dilating on British nervousness and
the fear OF unavoidable destruction
by Germany.
Germans Are impatient
The German fleet is described as
awaiting with passionate impatieuce
the moment when it can make a
dash at the enemy. Prince Henry Of
Prussia is actively engaged, II is an.
nounced IN the work Of inspecting the
fleet. and he is continually keeping
the men on the run by surprise calls.
The prince is reported 10 be in Bel
GUM TO take command OF the gen
eral operations against England
on these operations, by means Of
which the war viii speedily be
brought to an end. the public opinion
of Germany is now focused. Should
they fail, the disappointment engen-
dered may have incalculable conse-
Quences.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28

working well. Troops are being trans
ported over them and Dutch sources
report that train after train of wound
ed is being taken back to Germany.
In the fighting in this open country
where the men have not the protection
OF elaborate intrenchments such as
they have on the Aisne the losses
must be heavy. especially where en-
beavers are made to carry positions by
assault
Seek to Relieve Lille.
A little further TO the south the al
lies are attempting to advance toward
Lille for the relief of that city, which
has been in German hands for some
time. They also are pushing on to
the north and south of Arras.
To the southwark, at the bend Of the
line, the Germans continue to make fu-
rious but futile attempts to break the
French line Along the Meuse in the
east the Germans have failed to re-
pulse the French troops who de-
bouched along the territory I'm which
Is situated the Camp des Romainos,
now in the hands of the Germans. in
an attempt to cut out that portion OF
the German army which is thrust to-
ward st. Mihiel.
Paris reports that the allies have de-
stroyed Is German machine guns. two
Of which were armored. near La
Bassee and a battery of German
heavy artillery in the environs of ST.
Mihiel
German Official Report
The official report from Berlin. re-
ceived by way of Amsterdam. Is as
follows:
The Germans advancing along the
coast from Ostend met hostile forces
Mt the User river near Newport,
where fighting has been going on
since last Sunday.
Yesterday the attacks Of the
enemy west of Lille we're repulsed,
the enemy suffering heavy losses"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28
PATRIOTIC PLAY FANS
LONDON WAR FLAMES

London.-That the stage stiu plays
an important part in sustaining public
spirit and forwarding movements for
the aid Of the Red Cross has been
fully demon strated by Sir Herbert
Trees revival OF Drake"
From the first performance the pa
triotie scenes have aroused the sd
diences to tremendous outbursts OF
enthusiasm. The effect OF these dem
onstrations is being witnessed BY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28

On the Battle Front, Via Paris, Oct.
2l--Yerdun appears to be doomed.
The French fortified position. which Is
the main support Of the French
right wing army, and from which the
defenders OF France have been car
Tied ON along the Mouse and in the
direction Of Metz. has been under con-
slant bomburdment for more than
three weeks. aud today severa! of the
forts in the outer ring OF the city 5
defenses are reported in oilicihi dis
patches from Berlin TO have been re-
duced
Credence is given the German claim
because it has been known from other
sources for the past week that the
outer redoubts. which had been bear
ing the brunt OF the German she'll fire,
had been seriously damaged, and that
the French commander was conten.
plating their abandonment and with
drawal OF the batteries TO the inner
circles, where the main resistance
which will decide the fate OF the
stronghold IS to be fought.
The Berlin report says that the Ger
mans have captured some OF the
forts surrounding Verdun," thus open.
ing the way for an attack on the main
Notifications. preparations for Which
are now being made,
Grown Prince Directs Fighting.
II is upon Verdun, the northemmost
fortress OF line Of fortified defensive
positions extending southeast along
the Upper Meuse TO Tout. that Crown
Prince friedrich Wilhelm has been
directing his most vigorous efforts.
Although he was repulsad repeatedly
at every ether point Ia his field of nc
tiyity and bis personal command was
driven aud carried until he and his
army we're forced TO withdraw to the
center OF the Moevre region, the big
guns implanted in front OF Nerdun
have been left under circumstances
10 work out the salvation OF the
kaiser's first and second left wing
army. Nerdun has been the scene OF
the most violent lighting OF the war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28

projecting stones. this ineffective en-
gine was discarded ia favor OF bronze
"bombards and castiron "carronades"
To-day however the siege gun is a
cumbrous mass Of steel or wrought
iron, weighing anything from forty
tons TO one hundred and fifty tons
The largest are capable o, ariug a
shell weighing practically one ton.
and with sufficient force TO penetrate
wrought iron at distance Of 600
yards to a depth of nearlyttwo feet
While some are sighted for ! ange OF
i've miles. and at that dis9 ance may
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28
AWFUL ENGINES OF WARFARE
Guns 10 Something Wonderful
TO Contemplate.

The extraordlnHry advance made in
the science OF warfare in recent years
Is in no way better illustrated than
in the matter of siege guns such as
were used by the Germans to subdue
the Liege fortresses. The medieval
cannon was clumsy. made OF iron bars
hoped together with iron rings and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28

machinery plant. When in position
the gun is hidden by earthworks
thrown up around it and screened by
brushv cod. Adapted for high-angie
ire. ITS heavy sheds can be thrown
over any outworks and directed upon
the place against which the attack Is
intended
All these preparations involve i'm
mense trouble and often much loss Of
life from The enemy's fire, but once a
siege gun III in position even the
strongest fortified place is bound 20
suffer severely
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28
Cathedral Lost to Art.

Paris-The artistic beauty of the
cathedral at Reims. which suffered in
the German bombsTdrr ent of that
town, never can. he restored. in the
opinion OF whitney Warren. the New
York architect. who has just returned
from Reims. where he made a thor
ough inspection of the famous strue-
tme. Mr.. Warren. who is a CORE
spending member of the Institute de
france. was given the privilege of
visiting the cathedral.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28
RUSS DEFEATED BY AusrRlANs

Amsterdam. Holland. Oct 81, via
London. An Austrian official an
nouncement given out az Vienna. Octo-
Der 10, says; The battles yesterday
to the east of Chyrow and Przemysl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28
VERDUN DOOMED;
GREAT FORTRESS
MUST SOON FALL
Heavy German Artillery Has Been
Bombarding Position More
Than Three Weeks.
ALLIES HOLD BATTLE LINE

Repeated Attacks by Germans on
Anglo. Frenehi5eIglan Line Repulsed
According to French Reports-Plans
Said to Be In Formation for the In
vasion Of England--oeneral News Of
the Wars Progress.
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heavy increases in the donations to
relief funds and by many rec. uits
from among the young 4ser tneater-
goers.
Sir Herbert produced the play and
gave his services without fee His
leading lady, Miss PHYLLIS Nelson
Terry. also donated her services and
the author waived all royalties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28

be relied upon TO strike an object ten
feet high. in actual battle ire would
rarely be opened at q greater range
than about two miles. owing TO at
mospheric and other difficulties. Even
under the most favorable conditions
the bringing w Of slege guns and
placing chem In position is a hereulean
task OF transport and engineering
The enormous engines of war have
to be hauled up steep mountains and
placed on solid bed OF concrete.
The labor such a step requires is
about equal to that OF erecting a large
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28

The New and the Valuable.
What is valuable is not new. and
what is new Is not yaluab.s.-Danjel
Webster.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-28
cathedraI struek.

The cathedral was struck only by
one she'll. which entered through the
wall over the western entrance and ex-
ploded over the side chapel. The
American Express company's offices
on the Quai van Dyok were slightly
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03
HINTS FOR SHOPPERS.
Useful Articles That May Be Bought
For a Moderate Sum.

A new broom sweeps clean. but
there Is Il newer one with u long han
die and the brush part Of fiber, which
sweeps clean and does away with
backache. tired arms and bllstered
hands as Well us no dust.
There is a small fire extinguishing
appliance that inspires confidence IN Il
ho%usehulder's breast and gives her the
assurance that Il small blaze could be
quickly and effectively overcome. 1t IS
a small nickel plated affair that holds
a quart Of fire extinguish1ng liquid
and works on the same principle as !:
youngsters popgun. spraying a blaze
quite Il distance away.
This device costs s.. but is we'll
worth it in the feeling Of security 1T
gives dwellers in suburban places and
apartments.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03
TRADING A SECRET
By CARY G. LLEWELLYN

the risk Of my life-is worth muck
more than 500 lire"
"How much is it worth:"
Giuseppe looked at the other. Won
dering how high a price be could put
on his secret. Finally he said, "Could
you give me 5000 lire:"
"ies. l will give you that. An adj
mission to the Camorra would be
worth that to me-"
Swear that you will divulge the Sc
cret to no one"
How could l use it without d1vulg.
ing it,"
81 see. Swear that you will tell no
one that 1 gave it to you"
Il swear to that"
"When will you make the trader"
"Now. l came provided with the
money"
Giuseppe took q roll Of bills from his
pocket. counted out 1900 lire and put
the rest back. With the money in his
palm he clasped Vincenzo's hand. Vim
cenzo whispered the secret in his ear.
the hands were unclasped. and the
bills remained in Vincenzo's.
Now. Eincenzo." said his friend, q"
will tell you what to do. Report to
the Camorra that you have made this
money by robbery and expect an ar
rest. warning them to be ready to
clear you. That will account for your
having such an amount"
THAT l will surely do"
A few days later Vincenzo reported
that he had waylaid an Englishman
on the heights back Of the city n
taken considerable money from him.
He was promised that should he be al.
rested and tried members Of the Ca
mora would be present at the trial
and intimate by signs to the judge
that If Eincenzo were convicted he
(the judge would be assassinated.
Within a week a nan was arrested
for the Di Guido murder. He remained
in Jail some time while the govern
ment was working up a case against
him and taking steps for his convic'
ton despite the threats Of the Canon.
IA. Meanwhile Vincenzo Fabroni open
ed his wineshop and was making,
for him, a good living. One day a
member Of the national police walked
by his shop several times and, when
he saw it was empty, walked in. Fa
broni stood looking at him with as
, constituent mingled with horror.
"~Giuseppe!' he exclaimed or, rather
moaned.
Don't be afraid" said the Gardiner
you are safe so far as the govern
| ment is concerned. Serve me a litel
Of wine. and l will tell you something
Vincenzo pulled himself together
brought the wine, and Giuseppe told
him that he had bought his secret not
to secure a membership in the Canon
4 RI, but to discover the murderer Of D
Guido.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03
All For the Boys and Girls
APRIL 1ST entertainment.
Shadow Pantomimes Are Easy to Do
and Are Very Funny.

For April l the young folks can
have Il lot Of sport by holding an April
fool party.
April Fools day allows many anus
ing ideas to lind expression. lmpos-
sible dishes are concocted. 1t is we'll
to have the dinner Of excellent real
dishes and have the mischief appear
in the entrees and dessert.
Shadow panto1nimes are excellent
for entertainment; also song sheets
with heads for notes, flower gardens
with heads for flower centers and kim
dergurten limitations, in which eight
take part.
A platform is arranged in front about
| four feet from the floor. This is drap-
| ed with black cambria. \ black cam
brio curtain Is stretched directly be-
hind the platform. Four girls stand
behind the platform, concealed from
the waist to the floor by the cambria
drapery. The upper part is dressed in
a p%inafore, through the sleeves Of
; which girl No. . behind the curtain
| thrusts her hands. The hands Of girl
| No. / are dressed in skirts and manip-
ulate IL pair of large dolls legs and
feet. \ bonnet is worn on the head.
The feet and hands often are made to
do most ludicrous things. Some Of the
features of Il kindergarten morning are
reproduced and are most amusing.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03
FAVORITE SPRING FABRICS.
Corded Effects and Cotton Are Pre-
ferred to Linen.

Corded materials are worn in varle-
ty. Ribbed taffetas and moires are
among the favOrites. limitations OF du-
yetyn and velOurs in cotton are quite
popular.
The new cotton velours promise 10
have a tremendous vogue for wraps
and coats. Wraps and coats made OF
this material are startlingly similar to
the rich velvet brocades.
This material is extremely light in
weight and is we'll adapted to the light
spring and summer wrap. 1t is devel-
oped in many colors. deep shades OF
gold. faded red, shell pink and mon
signeur violet" which is a lovely shade
of purple.
In fact, cotton fabrics are now pre-
ferred to linen and are certainly more
suited to the present fashions. Cotton
Grape in all colors will be worn.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03
COLD WEATHER DRESS
FOR MOTOR RIDES.

4 woman who has toured
much says that for a long run in
cold weather she designed Il
scheme OF attire that proved en-
tirely satisfactory. and her adj
vice. being based on experience.
is likely to prove of 5 to read
ers. 50 it is handed ON. lrotec-
ton from cold being the great
point, she had Il serge skirt
made. lined to give extra
warmth. and with this wore Il
> plain silk skirt and pulled over
; it a white jersey, with 4 collar
. coming we'll up around the neck,
; on the style Of the ordinary fish
, erman's knitted ones. Over this
, came Il dark blue fur lined motor
!. coat. and for headgear she wore
: a knitted cap with a flaps that
. fastened under the chin.
AS a result there was no veil
. to get untidy or blown about, nc
. risk from chilly air. while the
! cap fitted closely enough to keep
I the couture perfectly in order
!. whatever the speed or the
I amount of wind that might be
: blowing.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03
Tho Blind Postman.

First select Il postmaster general.
whose duty it is to write down the
anne Of the players and the names
of the towns or cities they have chosen
to represent. The postman is then
blindfolded and led to the center Of
the room, the other players seating
themselves around him. The postmas-
ter general then announces that Il let
ter has been sent from-say from Chi
cago to New York. The two players
representing these two cities must then
rise and as silently as possible ex-
change seats. The one losing his seat
becomes pOstman.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03
NEW SIDE GRIZZLIES.
The Extension Style Is One Of the
Most Effective.

Most effective of all the new furnish
es for costumes is the extension side
girdle. So broad that it gives the very
becoming empire effect above the waist
line, below that line it fits smoothly
' the hips and lends to them the
desired appearance Of slenderness.
At the left side this girdle extends
with the acceSsOry-wh which tapcrS grad
ually toward the knee. where it termi.
mates in a deep fringe.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03
Woman and the Home Sphere
APRIL FIRST F00LISHNESS.
A Grotesque Mother Goose Party by
Which to Observe the DAY.

~ " ~SOS'V N'S 00y
Send out the invitations for your par
ty Oh foolscap paper folded into the
old time fools cap. On the invitation
an original idea would be to have Il
water color sketch OF a fool with cap
and bells.
In writing ask each guest to dress as
foOlishly As possible, impersonating va
rious characters in Mother Goose
with masks or without, as preferred.
Have hall, reception room and din
ing Dol decorated as grotesQuely us
possible, with cabbage heads and vege-
tables for bouquets and candles in bot
ties for lights. Have tables and step
ladders arranged with cushions for
seats. Serve the supper on the floor.
For the tablecloth use large sheets Of
brown wrapping paper and napkins Of
c~heesecloth or gay colored calico, each
II different. Let the table center
piece be a bunch Of onions in 4 glass
car Or bottle. Have the dishes as odd
rs possible, with carving or kitchen
knives and oyster forks or nutpicks for
forks.
Your plates may be pie tins. and the
cups might be little tin measures or
small bowls. II sugar is on the table
have it In salt cellars or shakers and
salt in the sugar bowl. Cream ina be
in the sirup jug and water In the tea
pot. In with your plate of sandwiches
have three or fOur fakes that look like
the rest. but are deceiving as to taste
Make the filling Of one extra strong OF
pepper and give another a good dose
OF Glove or ginger. II you can have
homemade crullers make two or three
with cotton filings. The way to dc
this is to roll a thin covering of dough
over a ball Of cotton, then fry in the
boiling lard With the others that are
genuine. 1t will look exactly the same
and the surprise Is great when thu
teeth sink into the cotton.
AS the guests enter each could b,
handed a cap and bells to which is at
tached a card with the number Of
stunt" which each must do. Thos'
for the ladies might be, first. q game
Of marbles. after which the successful
contestant should receive q wreath 0
pink roses; dropping peanuts into
small mouthed jug, with q rabbit 70
the prize. and carrying a potato on
spoon the length of the room. the priz
Il tiny nest with a little white chicke,
in it.. For the men there could be
hippity hop game, with a leather mec
nj on Il chain as prize; a whistling cor
test after eating a couple Of dry crack
ers. the first to arrive receiving
tin horn and dressing a doll in tn
neatest and latest costume. the priz
the doll itself. Each guest might ais
be requested to write a jingle on a
April fool and read it aloud.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03

house wharf In Naples, where
baggage was being transferred
from q recently arrived ocean
steamer. /
Good morning. Vincenzo.' said one.
"What are you doing here"
Vincenzo Fabroni gave the other n
look e%njoining silence and led the way
to q place where they would not be
observed.
"Well, Giuseppe. I am trying to
make an honest living carrying gag
gage. The truth is l IN tired or a
criminal life and wish to REFORM"
But you have nothing to fear. Be
| ing u member Of the Camorra, you are
always sure Of protection whatever you
do"
THAT may be, but l am not natural
" u villain. | was made so by cir
! cumstances."
We'll, Vincenzo, l wish you success
in your efforts to carry rich mems
trunks for an occasional Ira that you
may make by doing SO. AS for me,
wish l had your opportunities In a
membership Of the Camorra."
"Why don't you join the society"
at won't have me. l have secret
enemies among the members who
keep me out. Nevertheless I have
been reasonably successful without the
Camorra's assistance. l have just
steered an American tourist into the
hands Of bandits and shared in the
ransom"
81 wish you would lend me some Of
it. l would like to set up u wfneshop
whereby to make a living"
"How much do you need?'
Give hundred lire wOuld start me-"
Giuseppe Zarrella thought a few
minutes, then said: Il need something
you possess. You need something |
possess. Suppose we make a trade.
You wish money to set you up in bust
ness. l wish to be a member Of the
Camorra. l will give you all you re.
quire for your purpose. You give me
a secret that will enable me to gain
admission into the society"
What Secret:'
"Who murdered Di Guido:"
Vincenzo WINGED. what good would
it do you to know that:" he asked.
1T would open to me the doors OF
the Camorra. The police are strainins
every nerve to discover who commit
ted that crime. Let me once intimate
that l am in the secret and the Ca
mora will gladly admit. me-"
After some more talk Nincenzo sale
that he would think the matter ovel
and would give his friend an answer
ON the steps Of the sea wall at 9 O'Clock
the next evening. When they came to
gether again NincenZo said:
"Giuseppe. the risk l would run II
i. ! giving you the information you wish
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-03

\. weak solution of carbolic acid ap-
piled to ink stains on carpets will re-
move them. If this changes the color
it ma be restored by ammonia water.