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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-09

The members Of the Neighborhood
club and Monday night dancing club
will give cotiIlion at the Wausau
club on next Tuesday evening. A
number OF pretty figures are being
arranged for the occasion by Miss
McCrossen. Dancing win commence at
eight O'Clock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-09

Miss Cornelia McCrossen ent
tanned a few friends informally
Thursday evening. Dancing was I
entertainment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
TO HAVE CHARGE
OF EASTLAND QUIZ
Secretary William c. RedfieId Goes to
Chicago at Suggestion of Presi-
dent Wilson.

Chicago. July 2S.-Secretary Will
liam C.. Redfield of the department OF
commerce arrived in Chicago Tues.
day and win take charge Of the in.
curry which his department is making
into the Eastland disaster. He came
to Chicago upon suggestion OF Presi.
dent Wilson.
President Wilson's keen personal in
terest in the inquiry is indicated In
the sending Of cabinot officer to take
charge. The president has ordered a
sweeping Investigation
Albert L. Thurman. solicitor general
Of the department, is also here. He
will assist in the taking of testimony.
Eugene T. Chamberlain, commissioner
OF navigation of the commerce depart.
ment. may also come to Chicago.
There will be no withdrawing in
this inquiry" said a federal official.
President Wilson is at the helm in a
personal and particular way. The
president has demanded facts, and he
Is getting them"
Solicitor Thurman brought with him
to Chicago the only protest ever hled
with the department against the
steamer Eastland. 1t was made in
1906 by George j. Schmitt when the
Eastland was running between Chi
cago and South Haven.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
GERMANS CLOSE
IN ON WARSAW
Approaching the City From Two
Points, According TO an Official
Statement

Berlin. via London, July 27-The
Germans have crossed the Narew river
on front from point south Of Os-
trolenka to Pultusk. Southeast Of Pull
tusk the Teutonic forces are approach
ing the Bu~ river.
These two advances OF the German
troops in Russian Poland are an
nounced in Mondays official statement.
issued by the German army headquar.
ters stan.
The movement indicates that the
Germans are making for the Warsaw
Petrograd railway. which runs paral-
lei with the Bug river. u miles to the
southeast.
Petrograd. via London. July 81
The following official statement was
issued from general headquarters to-
night:
There has been no fighting in the
Mitau region. On the Janichiki.Shavll-
Rossiany front the enemy continued
to advance eastward
On the Narew front an enemy at.
tack on the left. back of the PISA riv-
er, Thursday night was repulsed de-
spite his use OF poisonous gas bombs
The enemy Is straining every effort
in an attempt to force the Narew In
Rozan-Pultusk sector and stubborn
hghting occurred here yesterday.
Attacks on our advanced positions
at Novogeorgievsk and Ivangorod were
repulsed Between the Vfstula and
the Bug there was vigorous fighting
In the direction OF Lublin and the en-
envy attempted an advance towards
Belzyce
Severe fighting occurred on the
himiel-Voislavitze front. The Rus
slams made numerous successful coun-
ter-attacks Thursday night. penetrat-
ing as far as the eneny's artillery po-
sitions, Conditions OF the fighting,
however. did not permit OF any guns
which the enemy abandoned being car.
ried away.
In the region OF Grubechow con
siderable forces we're concentrated by
the enemy. who succeeded in advanc-
ing somewhat to the northwar after
severe engagements.
Fighting on tile Bug 10 the region
of Sokol continued yesterday. New
German troops we're reported as hav.
ing arrived
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO
AMBASSADOR GERARD.

international News Service Correspondent.
Department of State, Washington,
July 24.-"You are instructed to de-
liver textually the following note to
the minister for foreign affairs:
THE note Of the imperial German
government dated the 9Th of July.
1915. has received the careful consid.
Grafton of the government of the
United States, and 1t regrets to be
obliged to say that 1t has found 1t very
unsatisfactory, because 1t fails to meet
the real differences between the two
governments and indicates no way in
which the accepted principles OF law
and humanity may be applied In the
grave matter in controversy, but pro-
poses. on the contrary. arrangements
for partial suspension of those prin-
ciples which virtually set them aside.
One Point Satisfactory.
The government OF the United
States notes with satisfaction that
the imperial German government
recognizes without reservation the
validity of the principles insisted On
in t1e several communications which
this government has addressed to the
imperial German government with re-
gard to its announcement of a war
zone and the use of submarines against
merchantmen on the high seas-the
principle that the nigh seas are free,
that the character and cargo of a mer-
chairman must first be ascertained be-
fore she can lawfully be seized or de-
stroyed. and that the lives of noncom-
batants may in no case be put In
jeopardy unless the vessel resists or
seeks to escape after being summoned
to submit to examination-for a bel
licerent act of retaliation is per Sc an
act beyond the law, and the defense of
an act as retaliatory : an admission
that 1t Is Illegal
Cannot Discuss Great Britain.
1.-The government of the United
States is. however, keenly disappoint-
ed to find that the imperial German
government regards itself as in large
degree exempt from the obligation to
observe these principles, even where
neutral vessels are concerned. by what
1t believes the policy and practice of
the government Of Great Britain to
be In the present war with regard to
neutral commerce. The imperial Ger
man government will readily under
stand that the government of the
United States cannot discuss the
policy OF the government of Great
stain with re1ard to neutral trade
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
BRITAIN MAKES
NO CONCESSION
Claims Justification for Seizure
of Ships.
HAS LEGAL WHIP HAN07
Declares Acts Are Consistent With
Principles for Which United
States Is Con-
tending.
HAS LEGAL WHIP HAND7

Washington. July 2S.-Defending It's
practices in the attempt to stop all
trade with Germany, the British gov
eminent. in a note to the United States
contends:
That its acts are consistent with the
principles of international law for
which the United States is contend
ing; that these principles merely have
been given a new application to suit
changed conditions on the seas and
the geographical situation respecting
Germany. and that precedent for the
acts under the orders In council to
which the United States has taken
exception is found in the record of
the United States government during
the Civil war and sustained by de-
cisions OF the Supreme court of the
United States. which decisions were
accepted by Great Britain.
In regard to reparation for damages
to American shipping. the note con-
tends:
That If American citizens feel they
have been deprived of their rights by
the British governments interior
ences with trade. they have first the
prize courts In which to present their
cases. and should the prize court rul-
ings be unsatisfactory, the British
privy council or supreme court. and.
finally, the diplomatic support of the
United States government. with which
arbitration of such claims might be
arranged as In previous instances. and
particularly in accord with existing
arbitration treaties between the two
governments.
The British note is in reply to the
American note of March 80, in which
the attitude Of the United States to-
ward certain acts supposedly contem-
plated under the orders in council was
fully set forth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
SHIPS CAPTAIN IS
BLAMEDFOR WRECK
Harbor Chief Says ne Warned
Petersen of Danger.
STARTLING TESTIMONY GIVEN
Refused TO Open Bridge for Vessel
Until Il Was "Trlmmed"-As-
serts Disaster Was Due to
Too Rapid Filling Of Tank.

Chicago, July 29.-Blame for the
Eastland disaster was put square up
to Capt Harry Peterson by Harbor
Master Adam F. Weekler, a marine
expert, who gave startling testimony
before the coroner's inquest.
Weckler testified he noticed the
dangerous list of the vessel and
warned Captain Peder3on that the
EastIand could not pass the Clark
street bridge to go out into the lake
until he had righted the vessel.
Week.-Mrs. theory is that hasty at
tempt to take on water ballast sent
the EastIand to it's tragic plunge.
W. X. Greenebaum. general man
ager Of the Indiana Transportation
company. charterer Of the boat, who
preceded Weckler on the stand, re-
layed responsibility for the lives to
hoodwink inspection by government
officials and to the fault of the East
lands officers in mismanagement OF
the water ballast.
Il arrived at 7:10 a M" said
Weckler, and the first thing no
ticed was the Eastland's list,
Il won't give you the bridge until
you trim that ship warned the cap
tain. The captain called back that he
was trimming her as fast as he could.
The tug was in place TO low the
boat away from the dock. but or
dered II not to start until the boat
was steadier"
What. in your judgment. caused
this CATASTROPHE" asked Coroner
Peter Hoffman
Taking on water ballast too fast
on the port side. responded Weckler
why, believe the tanks we're abso-
lutely dry when l warned them"
Who is TO blame?"
The captain, said WeckIer
Was the Eastland overloaded -
1T certainly was. That boat ought
never to have been allowed to carry
more than 1900 passengers"
Had the boat a good or bad repu-
fation?"
Its reputation among all marine
men was decidedly bad !"
James r. Linn. assistant harbor
master. testified that "a his opinion
Captain Peterson was guilty OF neglt
genoe for not ordering his crew TO get
passengers of after he had failed to
I'LL the water ballast tanks In II min
utes. The fact that there were bub-
bles on the surface OF the water
showed the Eastland was stuck In
the mud he said The mud undoubt-
eddy prevented the water from being
pumped into the ballast tanks. he
said
Fedora, Judge Lands issued bench
warrants for Capt. Harry Petersen
and First Mate nelbert Fisher OF the
Eastland; Martin Slaton. traffic man
ager o. the st. Joseph-Chicago Trans
portauOn company, and Chief Engi-
need Erickson OF the FAstlard. They
will be brought Thursday before the
federal grand jury investigating the
ship disaster
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
FRENCH GAIN SOME GROUND.
Advance In lie Pretre Wood and In
the Region of 6agatelIe.

Advance In lie Pretre Wood and In
the Region Of 8agatelIe.
London. July 26.-The French gained
ground Thursday night in lie Pretre
wood and made a slight advance in the
region of BagateIle. in the Argonne
In the night engagement the Germans
were driven out of a line of French
trenches which they had occupied
thus restoring the integrity OF the
French position The Bagatelle gain
was made in line of trenches hither-
70 held by the enemy German at
tacks we're repulsed in the region of
Arracourt and south OF La Faye. In
the vosges. After a violent lombard
ment the enemy succeeded In pene-
trating part of the French position
east OF Metzeral. but was driven out
by a counter-attack. Heavy artillery
firing is reported along a considerable
part of the front with Reims and the
outskirts of Scissors again under shell
fire
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
GERMAN FRONT IS CHANGED.
Won Maekensen Compelled TO Re-
arrange Lines South Of Warsaw.

Won Msekensen Compelled to Re-
arrange Lines South Of Warsaw,
Petrograd, July 26-The Austro-
German forces are suffering heavy
losses on all three lines of their drive
against Warsaw
In the south Won Mackensen has
again been compelled to change his
front. He is now directing his main
move against a position near Tire
vaika. three miles west OF Cholm.
Every step costs him dear He found
IT necessary to exercise extreme eau
ton and is literally feeling his way
in the hope of finding a weak spot
where he may be able to catch the
Russians unprepared.
In the north OF the Narew. severe
casualties have been inflicted on the
Germans
In central Poland the Russian line
from Blonie. about IS 20 20 miles In
front of Warsaw to Ivangerod. is very
strong.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
TEXT OF WILSON'S
NOTE TO GERMANY
United States to Uphold Rights
on Sea AT Amy Cost"
REPLY is STRONGEST YET
Kaiser Warned That New Submarine
Attack Viii Be Regarded as "De-
liberatels NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ton Again Demanded.

Washington, July 24.-The text of
the reply OF the United States to the
German note on the Lusitania and the
general subject Of Germany's subma-
rine warfare was made public at the
state department.
Soon after Il was given out the
president went to Cornish for a vaca-
ton and Secretary Lansing left town.
Secretaries Garrison and Daniels also
viii be absent until about Tuesday.
Only One Threat.
The only suggestion OF threat or
menace to the Germans in the note
is in the last paragraph. and it is be-
heved changes were made in 1t Just
before II was put on the cables. This
paragraph says:
Friendship itself prompts II to say
to the imperial government that repe-
tition by the commanders of German
naval vessels OF acts in contravention
OF those rights must be regarded by
the government OF the United States,
when they affect American citizens,
as deliberately unfriendly"
This phrasing. it is believed. was
adopted at the last conference be-
tween Secretary of State Lansing and
the president and at a time when
there were several other phrases un-
der discussion.
Not an Ultimatum.
The general tone OF the note does
not affect the German official mind
here adversely. In the opinion of
some German officials the note is least
OF all an ultimatum, and suggests new
ways by which the diplomatic discus
sions can be continued Count Won
Bernstorff. the German ambassador.
was at the state department and was
handed copy of the note. He would
not discuss 1t officially but he left the
distinct impression on friends with
whom he talked that the avenues by
which friendly adjustment can be Sc
cured have not been closed.
One of the salient suggestions of
the note is that it seems to refrain
from repeating the language of for
mer American notes. which have been
construed by diplomats here as mean
ing that Germany must stop her subma-
rine warfare. Not only is there an abb
sence of that character of language
but the concluding paragraph seems
only to ask that there be a restriction
on the conduct of the submarine war
fare affecting ships carrying Ameri-
cans. In other words, there is no
apparent insistence or demand that
the United States supervise the whole
conduct of German military activities
to her war zone. The note in full fol-
lows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
SHOULD NOT
HAVE MOVED
Story of a Man Who Was Max
ING Good, but Rowing Fever
Got the Best of Him.

On May 4th, 1915. the ST. Paul Farm
er's Dispatch contained very inter.
esting account OF the experiences Of q
man from Staples, MINI. Realizing
that he was not making much head
way, he dec.ded to look up a home
stead in Canada. With $3.50 he and
his wife tooA up homestead near
Outlook, Saskatchewan. After recount
ing his experiences of few years. in
which they had undergone hardships
which were likely to be unavoidable,
with a small amount of capital, he
continues the story by stating that
in the fall after fair summers work
on his 100 acres cropped, he cleaned
up nearly all his debts, having now
four good horses. complete set of
farm machinery including two wagons
and Swell" top buggy and eleven
head of cattle. He continues, How
ever. was not satisfied. had been
reading OF the splendid homesteads
that were to be had in Montana
Wheat was sheap and l thought IL
would get cheaper, so began to think
that homesteading as a moneymadng
proposition was better than farming.
did not stop to consider that wheat
was not the only thing; as a matter
OF fact I had sold pork for Il cents q
pound. Eggs and butter had kept US
in groceries and more, we had now
four nIilcE cows, two heifers coming in
and more growing up. We had cream
separator and some hogs. We had a
quarter section of land that could
raise an abundance of small grain,
roots and grass for feed, but could
not see all that; l had the moving
fever, and decided to sell.
I set the price on the land at SO 900
cash. could not find anyone with
that much money. however, so came
down until finally sold for 400.
We had an auction and sold the per-
sonal property. On the sale we got
just about enough cash to pay the auc-
tioneer; the rest was all notes.
The horses brought about two-thirds
what they were worth The nipple
ments sold for hardly one-third of
what they had cost. The cattle
brought good price.
Must Make Another Start.
We now have a homestead in Mon
tena, but we find that after moving
here and getting settled, what money
we had did not go far. We have three
horses, about all the implements we
need, and little better buildings
than we had on our former place. We
have no cattle, though we had to build
much fence to keep ranch stock out
of cur fields. We have about $500
worth of honest debts.
True, we have q half section in
place of quarter, but that is no good
to US, as long as we have not the
capital with which to work It.
In summarizing 1t all UP see where
made my mistake. 1t will take fully
five years to get into as good circum-
stances as we were before we made
the change. 1t is five years lost.
My advice to anyone contemplat-
ing change of location is to think
twice before you act, and If your pres
ent circumstances are not too bad,
stay by your bush till you pick 1t
clean "-Advertisement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
More Trouble at erldasport.

Bridgeport, Conn. July 27-The la.
Dor situation. supposedly settled Sat
urday by the ratification by the union
striking machinists Of supposed agree
ments made between the labor leaders
and the Remington-U NJ. c.. was re.
newed here by the refusal of the Rem.
ington company to take back some Of
the strikers. The labor leaders retail.
ated by refusing to let the strikers re-
turn TO work in the subcontracting
plants.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
from the Memories Of a crItle.

Good morning, Mr.. Scribblepen,"
said l, as entered the sanctum sane
forum of the famous author of Moth.
ing Worth While" would you mind
telling the American people through
my paper, the Daily Blister, how you
account for the rather notifying con.
dition into which the literature Of the
day seems to have fallen?"
why, it is perfectly simple, my
dear fellow" replied Mr.. Scribblepen
affably, correcting the proofs of his
new novel, 1.-THE Worst Yet" with his
feet. Literature has been dead for
so long time that modification has
set in as a natural sequence to its de-
cease. John Kendrick Bangs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
REBELS TAKE HAITI CAPITAL.
Rout President Guillaur1e and Set Fire
70 the Palace,

Rout President Guillaure and Set Fire
TO the Palace.
Port au Prince. Haiti July 29-The
revolutionary movement against Pres
ident Guillaume. which broke out un-
der the leadership OF DR. Boslavo Bobo
last March, showed itself here After
several hours of fighting at the prest
Dental residence. whore Guillaume
made a courageous defense against
the reyolutionists, the president took
refuge in the ench legation. whittier
he had been preceded by the mem
bers Of his family The palace was
on fire before Guillaume decided to
seek refuge under the flag of France.
The rebels captured the palace
Included among the victims OF the
attack on the presidential residence
was the chief Of police Of Port au
Prince The exact number of casual.
ties is not known. but 1t is believed to
be heavy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
KAISER PLANS TO END WAR.

Says Hostillties Must Terminate Be.
fore ilext Christmas.
Paris. July 26.-Before going to Pc
sen to confer with his generals. the
kaiser held crown council In Ber-
lin. according to a telegram from Co
penhagen. The emperor declared that
Germany could not undertake to ne
gotiate with her enemies until War
saw and Calais had been captured.
With Generals Won Hindenburg and
Won Falkenhayn he drew up final
plans to end the war. which the en-
peror said must terminate before next
Christmas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
PROTECT MUNIT'ON WORKERS
United States TO Ignore Threatened
German Action, State Depart
ment Says.

Washington, July 24-S se de-
partment officials said today that
Germans in the United States who
might be prosecuted, as was an
aounced from Berlin last night. for
working in ammunition factories sup
plying war materials to Germany's
snemies were in no danger OF extra
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Family Heaeaear.

Where's my last years Panama."
asked the man of the house.
why, didn't think you'd want 1t.
SO l made it over for Jennie" apollo
gized his wife.
You did, Ell? Well what's the mat
ter with making over Jennie's last
years leghorn for me?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
TENDER SENSITIVE SKINS
Quickly sootned by cutIcura. Moth
Ing Better Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by a hot
bath with Cuticura Soap. Many COM
forting things these fragrant super
creamy emollients may do for the
skin. scalp, hair and hands and do it
quickly, effectively and economically.
Also for the toilet, bath and nursery.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
French Submarine Is sunk.

Berlin, July 29-The French sub
marine Mariotte was destroyed by a
German submarine July 90 in the mar
rows OF the Dardaneiles, according to
a dispatch from Constantinople to the
Mittag Zeitung.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Loek u wilson's pouhIe.

Philadelphia. July 27--The double
of President Wilson is locked up at
the city hall awaiting extrsdition to
New Jersey, where he is accused Of
nonsupport of his wife and children
He is James K. Lewis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
FORCE THE AUsTaIANs BACK.
Teutons Compelled 10 Reeede Beyond
Falzaredo.

Milan. July 26.-The battle OF Gori-
zia is not the only one in which the
Italian army has been engaged in the
last few days. simultaneously with
these operations in the Alps and in
southern Trentino the Italian artillery
has been bombarding relentlessly the
forts OF Platzweise, Landro and Sex
ten, to the north of Malborghetto, Rel
del and Piezzs, the Austrian positions
at the forts of Pieve and Livinallongo
and the heights beyond Falzarego.
where the Austrians have been COM
PEELED again to recede.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Warsaw People Cain.

Petrograd, July 29- Dispatches
from Warsaw describe the city as
much calmer than during the German
attack last October Business con
tinues as usual and all banks are pay,
ing depositors on demand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. July 2s.-Fire
which for a time threatened to wipe
out the manufacturing district OF
Poughkeepsie was brought under con-
troll with a loss of s750,OO0. A whole
city block was DESTROYED.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Turk Guns Silent

Athens. July est is reported from
Mitylene that the allies during the
last few days have bombarded with.
out interruption the Turkish positions
in the interior OF the straits and are
attacking the Asiatic coast
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
nestroy AustrIan supnlv Lsta,lnn

Toulon, France, July 2s.--The French
destroyer Bison has destroyed a sup
ply station used by Austrian suoma-
rines and aeroplanes and cut the cable
to the Island OF Lago5ta In the Adri-
attic sea