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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
0NE-MAN CONGRESS
Governmental Situation Subject
to Criticism.
Democrats In Senate and House. in
Their subservieney to the PresI-
dent, Should Remember the
Accounting to Come.

Some dispassionate interest on the
part OF the rest OF the United States
attaches to the discussion now IN prog
ress in Washington as to whether
congress viii be in position TO rest
from its almost continuous labors
next July. or must defer its summer
holiday until August or some later
month
IL Is agreed that, before adjourn
ing. the house and senate must per
form certain further tasks. to wit:
fs-ss bill denying American do
nestle shipping any special privilege
Ia the Panama canal pass a rural
credit bill. pass the Clayton omnibus
antitrust bill. pass the Covington in
terstate trade commission bill. pass a
bill regulating the issue and market
ing of stocks, pass bills perhaps en-
bodying further attempts to reform
business as it still manages to exist
and pass appropriation bills OF the
customary variety, though presumably
Of increased aggregate.
No question whether the congress
will or will not enact these stipu-
lated laws enters into the discussion.
There is no question of whether or
not they are desired by the people of
the United States. They are desired
by President Wilson. They constitute
the unfinished business on his legis-
lative program. Congress must dis
pose of them to his satisfaction before
it will be at liberty to consider ad
journment without delay. The only
doubtful detail considered worth
guessing at in Washington is the
question of when.
The personally conducted congress
is not original with President Wilson.
1t was devised before his time though
perhaps not employed by his immedi-
ate predecessor with distinguished
success. The Democratic president is
not the first to exaggerate his con-
stitutional right to recommend" legis-
lation or to overlook the prominent
constitutional provision by which "all
legislative powers" are vested in con-
gress.
But as Mr.. Wilson has assumed
legislative authority and response
bility to an unprecedented degree, his
followers in the senate and house will
be held accountable by the people in
proportion as they assent to his AFRO
cation of their functions. The &C
counting will take place very soon
after adjournment. Already there are
omens, as in New Jersey, of a decided
objection to a one-man congress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03

evolved the plan OF suggesting to the
mediators a list o. names from which
might be selected a number on whom
the United States would look with
favor If from it were chosen an ad
interim executive.
The actual choice OF an individual
from the list of eligibles would be
sanctioned, It is suggested. BY the
Mexican congress.
The plan OF pacification, so far as
developed, is known T. be simple. Its
object is the establishment OF new
provisional government. AS a program
for it there viii be a declaration OF
principles on agrarian and other re-
forms and on the conduct OF a fair
election.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
End Minority Rule.

Every few days evidence comes
from Democratic sources that poll
ticians in the party which has bene-
flied greatly by the division of the
Republican hosts into two armies
lighting each other as well as the
common enemy, are dismayed by
signs of the rapid progress made to-
ward the union of Republicans and
Progressives for the campaigns next
fall and for the years to come. Demo
Gratis note in despair the proof of new
harmony among their opponents.
They see the end of their period of
power in the return of the Progress
ives to reformed and advanced Re-
publican party.
Ii Is all violence OF the reign or
common sense IN the Republican and
Progressive parties. 1t is clear that
the voters who feel that the future
of the country cannot wisely be
trusted to the Democratic organiza-
ton and its leaders have determined
not to waste their strength by division
at the polls They mean to assert
themselves, in their united forces, and
take possession of the government, In
many states and in the nation. They
have votes enough. and they will not
be frittered away for lack Of little
reasonable REIMBURSEMENT OF party ma
chinery and party platforms.
There has been an almost unprece-
dented prevalence of minority rule
since 1912. The conditions will be
very different after the end of the
present year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
FEDERAL TROOPS FIRED ON.
shots Sent at PstroInan Constitute
First Attack Made on Regulars.

Shots Sent at pstroIman Constitute
First Attack Made on Regulars.
Trinidad, Colo. May 28.-For the
first time since they assumed control
Of the strike districts OF the Colorado
coal fields the United States troops
were fred on. The shooting occurred
at a miners camp at Segundo. near
Trinidad, where 20 shots were fred
at the federal troops The shots were
fred at patrol from a hillside over
looking the camp after a trooper. who
had lodged a missile thrown at him
through a window, answered a shot
fired at him from the darkness. The
patrol. starting to search for the per
son firing the shot. was surprised by a
volley of shots co.1ing from the direc-
tion OF the hills. Captain Cushman
reported that one man was seen to
run from concealment in a ditch, but
made his getaway.
Fearing that attorneys for the oper-
ators In southern Colorado were plan
ming to arrest all leaders now active
In the strike, United Mine Workers,
to Organizer William Dia-
mond, purpose that new organizers now
entering southern Colorado will carry
on the work This was Mr.. Diamonds
explanation to Col. James Lockett OF
the arrival OF eastern labor leaders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
STATE EDITORS MEET
n. L. HOARD, FORT ATKINSON, 10
ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Association Opposes Appointment Of
a State Printer-Want More
State Fair Advertising.

Milwaukee,. L. Hoard of Fit. At
kinson was chosen president of the
Wisconsin Press association at the an
nual session held here. Edward Ma
lone Of Waterford, was elected secre-
t@ry and E. J. Scott. Shawano, treas
fer.
Mayor Bading welcomed the dele
yates at the opening session in the
morning and responses we're made by
Cameron w. Fraser for the press as
sociation and Thomas f. Lyons for the
Franklin club, which met jointly with
the association.
The two organizations went on rec
ord as favoring more liberal appro-
pr1ation for advertising the state fair
in the papers of the state and against
appointing a state printer. They will
also work to prevent the passage of a
law which prohibits papers giving ad-
Vertising space for railroad mileage
The Building and Holding of the
Country Weekly Circulation" by H. q.
Roeth of Fenrimore, gave many time
ly hints on this important phase OF
publishing. ]. E.. Nethercut of Lake
Geneva discussed "The Free Space
Problem" Mrs Adelaide King OF
Waupun, in her address, 1.-THE Woman
Journalist" advocated the organiza.
ton of a woman's press association.
Other papers were Editorial Respon-
sibility of the Country Publisher" by
G. j. Augustin, Glenwood; Foreign
Advertising" by Percy Atkinson, Eau
Claire; "a Successful State Associa-
tion," G. w. Bowron. and should Edi-
tors Engage in Politics." by Edward
Malone of Waterford.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Rns, NOTED AUTHOR, DIES.
Friend Of Roosevelt Passes Away at
Barre, Mass.

Barre, Mass, May 2S.--Jacob Riis,
the author and sociologist. died here
after a long illness. Jacob Riis was
born at Ribe, Denmark. May 3. 1849.
Mr.. Riis at the age OF twenty-one
years came TO New York. Mr.. Riis
soon became active In the small parks
and Fairgrounds movements and in
tenement house and school reform.
lie was made secretary of the New
York small parks commission in 1897.
In the meantime Mr. Riis had become
well known through his writings as
well as his interest in reform move
ments. He was an ardent admirer Of
Colonel Roosevelt. and the former
president, in turn, was a close friend
OF the reformer and writer. His first
wife died in 1905. July 20, 1907. he
married Mary Phillip of St Louis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
NINE AuToIsrs ARE KILLED.

Residents of Four States Lose Lives
by Collision Of Machines.
Chicago. May 20 Sunday pleasure
seekers in four states. attracted by the
sunny weather by automobile rides
paid death toll Of nine. Four were
killed in Illinois. two lost their lives
in Missouri, one was killed In Wis
consin and two we're killed In New
York
Many others were injured. some OF
whom robably viii die.
Tarrytown. ~ Y. March 26-while
John d. Rockefeller was giving five
women an automobile ride his car col
lided with another automobile at the
top of the Elmsford hill and serious
accident was narrowly averted. No
one was injured. but Mr. Rockefeller's
car was slightly damaged.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Reconciliation Seems Ear OF.

Concurrently with the colonefs re-
turn from the wilds OF Brazil the Pro
gressives of Missouri have come out
strongly against any fusion with Re-
publicans in state or nation and in
favor of Mr.. Roosevelt for president
In 1916. Doubtless many other states
will follow this example, Between the
Bull Moose and some very obstinate
statesmen in the Republican party the
Democratic tenure OF office. most I'M
fortunately promises to be indefinitely
continued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03

The discreditaele feature OF the
demarogie attacks on the railroads in
their application for rate increases
has been the attempt to cast doubt
IN the accuracy OF the statistics pro
auced. Strange as it may seen. a
man may be engaged In the railroad
bpsiness and still be just as honest
d ANYBODY else. II he we're not the
railroads. would kick him out quick
enouch.-Puolic Ledger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
nr cock aa a Proaresslve.

DR.. Cook has found champion OF
his North pole pretensions in Senator
Poindexter of Washington, most vocif-
erous OF the Progressivea. who wants
congress to give the alleged discoverer
a vote OF thanks and a gold medal
for his services to science" There
seems to be a good deal in common
between Cooks claims and Progress
i've protestations. Neither will stand
a close investigation,-Ph Philadelphia
Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
TELLS STORY TO GRAND JURY.
Minister Who Was Kidnapped Reoites
AdVe INJURIES.

WTNIstGT VITO was EN'uI'aFN~ 'Er--FtoS
AdVe INJURIES.
Danville. Ill. May 27.--Rev. Louis
r. Patmont went before the grand jury
and related of his kidnapping and OF
his experiences, which covered per
Tod of nearly eight weeks. Before en-
tering the grand jury room he stated
that he would be unable to give the
names Of any Of his captors. but that
his description OF the automobile
which carried him to the vicinity OF
Columbia, H.. would be accurate. He
will be followed in the grand jury in
quiry by Detective Deyereaux OF a
Chicago agency, who has been almost
continuously on the case since its be
ginning
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
lNegRsoLL's NIECE MARRIED.
Secretly Welded May IS 10 Watch
msker's Chauffeur.


New York, May 2S -Somebody who
would give no name telephoned to
Robert II. Ingersoll. the watch man,
and told him that on May Is his niece
had been married to his chauffeur. A.
II. Liberty The niece. Miss Naomi
Glare holland, aged eighteen. of St
Marles. Idaho, is also the niece Of Rep
resentative Linequist of Michigan. MIR.
and Mrs, Ingersoll arrived in an auto
mobile at their summer home in Oys-
ter Bay Miss holland was with them
MIR Liberty was not. He was reached
on the telephone. however, and said
Il don't know how this thing got out,
but I'll tell you just this. we were mar.
ried. That's all viii say"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
mAyo's MILLIONS TO WIDOW.
VIII Of kentuekian TO Sc Probated
juno Left s2o,ooo,ooo.

NutIu 7 NVFk NNufNNViVVU.
Paintsville, Ky. May 96-The will
OF Col John C. C. Mayo, Kentucky
capitalist and Democratic national
committeeman who died in New York.
win be probated here June /. His en-.
tire fortune was left TO his widow. who
will eudeayor TO carry out the plans
Mr. Mayo had for further develop.
ments in eastern Kentucky Close
friends of Mr.. Mayo say his fortune
win amount to at least $4,000. 900
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
CADETS TAKEN in HAzlNe.
Five Arrested After Shooting of Youth
in Military School.

in Military School.
Annapolis, May 2S.-Five freshmen
at St. Johns Military college were ar
rested on charge Of shooting Will
lam r. Rowlus. a junior, who went
with several classmates to fresh
mans room last night in an alleged
attempt to haze freshmen. The cadets
arrested are John w. Noble, Preston,
Md. Henry L. Valdes, Havana, Cuba;
Reginald A. Jones. Cambridge, Md;
George w Weaver. Auburn, N. Y,
and Fendall Marbury. Baltimore. All
were released under $1,000 bail
Young Bowlus is in serious condi-
ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Or. Niles T. ouaIes Ia Dad

Chicago. May 26-Dr. Niles T.
Quales. nestor OF the scandinavian
American medical men Of Chicago and
founder OF the Norwegian Old PEG
Pies home and various other move
ments to aid fellow. countrymen. died.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
osrmans eet Waaner tome.

Baireuth. Germany. May 2S.-The
famous Wagner opera house here is
20 be ma, . a gift to the German PEG
pie, according to an announcement
made in a newspaper interview of S.
Wagner, son OF the composer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
TITANIC OWNERS WIN CASE.
Supreme Court Says Damages Can't
BE Collected.

De CoNtCtSas
Washington. May ALPHABETICALLY
nothing may be recovered by those
who lost relatives or baggage In the
Titanic disaster. according to a deci.
sion made by the Supreme court The
court held that the liability of the
Oceanic Steam Navigation company
for the s13.000,000 In claims against It
as owner OF the Titanic is limited by
the American limited liability law OF
1851 to tho value OF the salvage recov-
cred and the freight and passage
money received on the Titanic's voy-
age That amounts in all to about
ninety thousand dollars The de-
clsIon In no way affects suits brought
against the owner In other countries
Justice Holmes announced the court q
decision. Justice McKenna dissented
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Big Reservoir Dam Break.

Rchfield, Utah. May 2S.-The dam
Of the Hatchtown irrigation reservoir
in Garfield county broke and released
a food which rushed down the SEWER
river valley. No lives were lost This
break is attributed TO landslide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Many Reunions Planned.

Madison.-Six classes of the Uni-
yersity of Wisconsin viii have re-
Enions at commencement this year.
The class of 1894 is planning a huge
reunion. Other classes which will
meet here are those CT SO, 'ss. 'os and
10
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Asrcnsu, Drowned In Rlvsr.

Alton. H.. May 26.-Robert Cowan.
an eighteen-year-old aeronaut, was
drowned in the Mississippi here on
Saturday afternoon when the balloon
in which he was soaring dropped into
the stream.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
RoeksfelIsr Tax st5se.tst.

Columbus. o. May 2s.-John D
Rocketeller's personal property. on
which he will be assessed for taxation
in Ohio, is worth ssi1.226,S47. accord
ing to announcement made here BY
the state tax commission.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
AInh court 70 Adjourn Jun. IS.

Washington. May 27-The United
States Supreme court will adjourn
for the term on June Is. according to
an announcement made ut the capital
on Monday by members OF that tri-
buuRl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Lines Are common carrInr..

Washington, May p. The Supreme
court decided on Monday that the in
terstate commerce commission was
wrong in holding the so-called tap
lines or proprietary railro.is not to be
common carriers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Treasurer Draws 100000.

Madison.-State Treasurer Henry
johnson has withdrawn 100000 from
the depository banks in Madison and
Milwaukee to replenish the funds in
the state treasury.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03

Milwaukee, May sS.--Wnue Ritchie
holder of the lightweight title. wns
defeated here by Jack White Of chi
cago in ten rounds on Tuesday 81,
Wagner's arena, Richie reoeIvas
$4,000 as his guarantee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Lexington Post orio. Rnhh.a

Bloomington, H.. May 25.-Fonr
masked robbers wrecked the safe IN
the post ONCE at Lexington on Friday
The explosion aroused the entire
town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Find Rody After Seven Months,

Ashland.-T body of Dave Doher-
ty, drowned seven months ago, was
found near an ore dock, near the spot
where the tragedy occurred. The body
of Frank Marx, who was drowned at
the same time, has not been found.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Aviation seldom for ARMY.

Washington, May 2s.-The senate
military committee has ordered ia.
vorable report on the bill providing
for an aviation section TO be part Of
the army signal corps to consist OF 81
officers and 26Q enlisted men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Burns Prove Fatal.

Prairie du Chien-Mrs. Anton Be
lock. so years old. was bending over
kettle of old fashioned soft soap which
she was making for a neighbor when
her clothing caught fire a-d she re-
ceived burns which caused her death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
NAV Hold Omen Hearing.

Madison.-The legislative vice com
mittee win meet in Madison. 1t is
understood an open hearing in Ma
waukee is certain and another Madi
son hearing is possible,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
IL. jenkins wins Golf Title.

Sandwich. Eneland, May 26.-J- L
c. jenkins OF Troon. Scotland won
the British amateur golf championship
by beating c. L HaEiet Of P0rtrus's
Ireland, by 8 Up and to play, IN ne
hrAl round Of IS holes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Fire DESTROYS sawmiIl.

Glenwood City.-The sawmill of C..
B. Thatcher at Grayton was destroyed
by fire OF unknown origin. The mill
was not in operation when the fire oc-
scrvsd. and the loss is total one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Nephew Of Gates Leaves sfo5,o00,

Aurora. H.. May 2s.-The late H.
r. Baker of st. Charles, nephew Of
John W. Gates. left an estate valued
at sl05,0O0 The widow viii get ali
except $500 in real estate, which
win go to the youths parents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03

Cleveland, O.. May 2s.-Ffre caused
damage estimated at $I.500,0oO In the
lumber yard district along the Cuya
hoga river. An unknown man leaped
from the bridge into the flames, 70
feet below. He was incinerated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Senator Bradley a, crisl.

Washington. May Ex-senator VIM.
lam o. Bradley OF Kentucky is in a
critical condition at his apartments
here. according to physicians in at.
tendance. The senator has been in
poor health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
Placed on Trial as slaxers.

Alma.-Ralph Clark and Ralph
Schultz, 10 years of age each, were
placed on trial here for the alleged
murder of Ole Kjorum on New Years
day
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
British steamer Reported Burning.

London, May 25.--owners OF the
British steamer waimate received a
wireless dispatch stating that the ship
was afire in latitude 57:17 south, Ion.
gitude 1851 west
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03
ASK JUDGE LlNDsgVs RECALL.
Denver Law and Order League cIrcu-
late Petition.

late Petition.
Denver. Colo, May 27-The Law
and Order league of Denver started a
petition for the recall of Judge Ben B.
Lindsey because of hts attitude in the
strike situation An interview he is
said to have given in Chicago. COT oled
with his representations to President
Wilson, forms the basis of the pro
posed recall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03

Chiffon. destroyed the lumber
wards Of the Glenn Lumber company
n fsaytoa. Wis The loss = estimated
Z Sfo.a0a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03

Every woman expects her husband
"a make more mistakes than be does.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-06-03

One Killed, Three Hurt In Auto Crash.
Akron. o.. May 26.-Lawrence Win
um, twenty-one. was killed. and three
others were seriously injured when
the automobile In which they were
riding dashed into q telephone pole in
South Akron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
WINTHROP

At a meeting Of the Winthrop school
board Monday George F. Wilson of AL
bion was elected principal of Winthrop
High school Mr.. Wilson is graduate
of Hebron Academy and Bowdoin Col
iege, class OF 1912, and has until re-
Gently been submaster and teacher of
mathematics in the Reading, Mass,
High school. This school comprises
about $50 students. He there acted as
faculty manager and coach of athletics
and comes highly recommended as a
teacher.
Mr. Wilson is well known in this State
for his athletic ability. He was very
prominent in all branches while in col
lege and played with the Boston and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
FRENCH AND GER
MANS IN TRENCHES,
HAVE SOME FUN
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
The Hague, Nov, 15.-When a battle
is not in progress the best of feeling
appears to exist between the French
and German soldiers who for two
months have faced one another on the
long line between Nieuport and Bel
fort.
So close are the camps to each other
that it is possible for the two forces
to exchange words They indulge in
good natured contests such as shooting
at spade targets with no intention of
hitting anyone, and compete for hares
which run between the lines.
A French soldier writes of these
amusements: aee-
"A taget is painted on spade and
moved through our trench in such a
way that 1t shows about two feet
above the ground. The Germans shoot
at ii. With a stick we indicate tho
results OF their fire and when one hits
the bulls eye he is rewarded with the
waving of a French flag.
There Is another sort of target prac-
tice which Is very popular. The region
around US is full of cabbage fields and
the cabbage fields are full Of hares and
rabbits These hares sometimes cross
our own private meadow Immediate
ly both trenches are all afiarue, Long