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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01

More interest was shown and more
was accomplished for the benefit oi
the association than at any previous
meeting said Ray Smith. manager
OF the Hotel Pfster, Milwaukee. and
retiring president Of the Wisconsin
state Hotel association, on his return
from the nineteenth annual conyen-
tioa Of that body in La Crosse
The good roads movement was dis
cussed and received the Endorsement
OF the association" said Mr.. Smith.
c. A. Hunt of La Crosse, the new
president, was instructed TO appoint
a committee which viii work in con.
junction with good road projects.
The present fraud laws of the state
were thought to be in need OF
strengthening. A bill making the
signing Of false names and places of
residence illegal was approved"
This matter also was taken up at
the convention of the Northwestern
Hotel Mems association at Davenport,
Ia, Immediately after the state meet
ing. which was attended by Mr. Smith
and other Milwaukee members. The
delegates to the meeting of the Ma
tional Congress of Hotel Keepers of
the United States and Canada in Chi
cago next December were instructed
to support the proposed measure.
The state association decided to
publish a monthly news letter that
will keep all state hotel men informed
as to the activities of the organiza-
ton throughout the year. An effort
will be made to boost the membership
from ESQ to 500. There are 1900 in
stitutions registered as hotels in the
state. 1t is the intention of the asso-
citation TO engage a permanent paid
secretary when the organization has
grown sufficiently.
Probably the most important topic
discussed was that of training and
providing proper education for EN-.
ployees in hotels. The association
unanimously Endorsed the school for
hotel cost accounting which is expect
ed to be started at Tomahawk. This
subject also was touched upon by w.
G. Mase. state hotel inspector. in his
address on Conditions. Workings and
Results of the Hotel Inspection Lac"
The new executive committee con-
sists of c. A. Hunt, La Crosse, presi-
dent; E. j. Carroll, WATERFOWL, vice
president; H. o. Kletzsch, Milwaukee.
secretary-treasurer; Ray Smith, Mill
waukee, chairman; C. C. Randolph,
Milwaukee; A. P. Kletzsch, Milwau-
kee; Charles Wild, GAINESVILLE; William
Bowers, Delavan.
Invitations for the next convention
were received from Elkhart Lake,
GAINESVILLE and Grand Rapids.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
NEW STATE BUILDING CODE
viii Apply TO Smaller Cities and
Villages as Well as to
Larger Ones.

Madison.-Wisconsin' building code
as revised and adopted by the indus
trial commission becomes effective in
its revised form Sept. 20. The code
will be published in pamphlet form
for distribution by the commission
IL applies throughout the state, TO
the smaller cities and villages as well
as to the larger ones. Its administra-
ton and enforc Inent is to be carried
out largely through local officials, fire
chiefs, building inspectors, etc, so that
the cost for inspection will be kept at
minimum.
The code covers nearly every mag
Unable kind of building construction,
except private residences, fat build
ings used for residences of not more
than two families, buildings used for
agricultural purposes outside cities and
villages and temporary buildings or
sheds used for construction purposes
only. II does not limit, however, the
power of municipalities to regulate
building by more stringent provisions.
II prescribes rules for the installation
of boilers and furnaces, smoke pipes,
steam pipes, hot air pipes, electrical
work, lights and roof coverings: lays
down requirements for Office, mercan-
tile and factory buildings; provides
safety regulations for elevators and
the installation of fire prevention ser
vice
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
SLAIN PASTOR WAS
PUT TO TORTURE
Coroner Believes Rev. Kayser of
Gary, Ind, Has War Secrets.
LIFE HAD BEEN THREATENED
Dead Men Lived In Community Of
Slavs and His Pro-German Utter
anees Had Aroused Enmity
Of His Neighbors.

Gary, Ind. Aug. 27.-out Of a mass
Of evidence two theories developed
in the investigation of the assassina,
ton of Rev. Edmund A. NJ Kayser
the Tolleston (Ind) pastor. Kayser
was shot twice while in his study on
Tuesday night
he first, and, the police think,
terious murder is that the pastor was
the victim of fanatical protagonists
of the allies because OF his pro-Ger.
man utterances.
The second theory finds its founda-
tion on the fact that the clergyman
had become involved in a factional
fight in the Evangelical Lutheran
church. Of which he was pastor. and
had received numerous threatening
letters as result.
These letters have been the subject
OF an investigation by post Office au-
thorities for several weeks They
charge that Kayser was too friendly
with two women members of his con-
grngatfon.
Chief of Police Heintz of this city.
of which Tolleston is a suburb. de-
clared he had both women and the
writer OF the letters under surveil-
lance and would question them. The
chief declined, however. to name the
three persons suspected.
The police are working on the the
DRY that perhaps the murderers In
tended to bind Kayser, and then tor
ture him until he revealed whatever
information they sought.
Kayser's emphatic pro-German stand
since the outbreak of the European
war often had involved him in street
fights The pastor a month ago APP
pealed for police protection. declaring
he had been threatened.
The letters which are now being
held by the federal authorities are
written in German and margins are
deliberately decorated in rude pen and
ink pictures of pigs. They were turned
over to Postal Inspector John Hunter
of South Bend by II. B. Snyder post
master at Tolleston.
Before the leaves become green
on the trees" read one. you viii be
stretched on the ground. Move away,
or dynamite will move you"
Another read:
Dear Sir: Your life is in danger
and your wife will be a widow be-
fore the leaves fall II you do not stop
your pro-German utterances. You are
too bold in your remarks, and are
too outspoken in your advocacy of
the cause which is directly opposite
to that of your neighbors."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
RockeFELLERs ARE INDICTED.
U. S. Industrial Relations Board
Scores Colorado Labor Conditions.

U. S. Industrial Relations Board
Scores Colorado Labor Conditions.
Chicago, Aug. 25.-Political equal.
ity for women is urged as the saliva.
ton OF the woman workers in the re-
port OF the United States commits
sion on industrial relations.
Shocking conditions among tenant
farmers in the South and the day la
borers OF the North are charged in
the report
A third of the laboring element in
the United States is a pauper class,
underfed and half-clad. the finding al.
leges.
An indictment is returned against
the Rockefeller mining interests in
Colorado. In these mining districts
and other typical Industrial communi.
ties. 1t is charged. every aspect OF a
state of feudalism is presented. The
employers control the political and
social life of the citizens. abridging
their rights and usurping at times the
prerogatives of the federal govern.
ment itself, the investigators declare.
The Pullman and public-service cor.
porations are censured roundly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
GERMAN TROOPS STORM
STRONG RUSS DEFENSES
Berlin Announces Gain at 6rest-
LitoVsk-Teutons Capture kopy-
tow Hill In Fierce Charge.

Berlin. Aug. ga hill at Kopytow,
southwest of the Russian fortress OF
Brest-Litovsk, has been stormed by
the Teutonic forces, according to an
official statement given out by the
German army headquarters.
The official statement says:
North of the Niemen river there
are no changes in the situation.
Army group of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg: On the remainder Of The
front of this army group progress was
made. During battles to the east and
to the south Of Kovno our troops cap
tured nine officers and $500 mAn and
took eight machine guns.
Army group of Prince Leopold of
Bavaria: On the plain CD situated
northeast of Kleszezele and in the
forest district southeast of this place,
the enemy yesterday again was de-
feated by our troops, the pursuit
reaching the Bailowieska forts. The
enemy lost more than $500 men in
prisoners and nine machine guns.
Army group of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen: Before the attack of the
German and Austro-Hungarian troops
advancing across the Pulva and Bug
rivers east of the mouth of the Pulva,
the enemy evacuated his positions.
Our pursuit continued.
.On the southwest front of Brest-
Litovsk a hill at Kopytow was taken
by storm Our troops are advancing
through the marshy district to the
northeast of vladoya. pursuing the
enemy"
Amsterdam, Aug. 25. Russian
claims of great German losses in the
naval battle in the Gulf of Riga are
repudiated in semiohcial telegram
received from Berlin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
GERMANY ASKS
THAT u. S. WAIT
Won Bernstorff Sends Message
to State Department.
TENSION BELIEVED BY MOVE
Ambassador in Appeal to Delay Ac-
tlon Says Government Does Not
Wish to XIII Americans or
Sink Peaceful Vessels.

New York, Aug. Psf Il was due to
the action of a German submarine
that American citizens lost their lives
in the torpedoing of the steamship
Arabic such action was contrary TO
the intentions of the German govern
ment. according 10 official advices re-
ceived by the German ambassador
from Berlin and telegraphed by him
on Tuesday TO Washington.
1t was also said In the communica-
tion that the German government will
deeply regret such a loss Of life and
would tender the sincerest sympathies
TO the American government
The text OF the matter given out by
Count Won Bernstorff read:
The German ambassador received
the following instructions from Berlin,
which he communicated to the depart
ment of state: So far no official in
formation available concerning the
sinking of the Arabic. The German
government trusts that the American
government win not take a definite
stand at hearing only the reports Of
one side which in the opinion OF the
imperial government cannot eorre-
spond with the facts, but that a chance
viii be given to Germany to be heard
equally
Although the imperial government
does not doubt the good faith Of the
witnesses whose statements are re-
ported by the newspapers in Europe.
II should be borne in mind that these
statements are naturally made under
excitement. which might easily pro-
duce wrong impressions. II Ameri-
cans should actually have lost their
lives this would naturally be contrary
TO our intentions. The German gov
eminent would deeply regret The fact
and begs to tender sincerest sympa-
thies TO the American government"
The statement carried no signature
II was given out by Doctor Adler, the
amba- ador's secretary.
Washington. Aug 26.-Germany,
through her ambassador. Count Won
Bernstorff asked the United States
on Tuesday not to take final stand
on the sinking of the White Star liner
Arabic until all the facts we're known.
II was the first word from Germany
since the incident.
The count telegraphed the state de-
partment. saying he made the request
at the instruction Of his government,
and added that the German admiralty
had not yet been able to get report
on the sinking.
II is taken to indicate that the Ger
man government may have some facts
which. In its opinion. justify the ac-
ton Of the submarine commander Il
comes as the first ray OF promise on
a situation which admittedly was
growing darker with each hour Of
silence on the part of Germany.
Now. In view OF the ambassadors
request. the state department can do
nothing but wait reasonable time for
word from Berlin Ambassador Gerard
has been instructed to watch for a re-
port, but has not bene told to ask for
one The German ambassadors re-
quest indicates that one soon may be
volunteered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
GERMAN ARRESTED AS SPY.
U. S. Agents Seize ReservIst of Kaiser
at Washington.

Washington, Aug. 27.-The secret
service of the department OF justice
on Wednesday arrested here on a
charge OF espionage Gustav Kopsch.
a German reservist, twenty-seven
years of age. who had in his posses
sion many photographs and films of
the Notifications of Fortress Monroe
and pictures of the proposed fortified
lions at Cape Henry. protecting the
entrance to Hampton roads and Ches-
apeake bay. Kopsch has been in this
country two years. The specific
charge against Kopsch is that he vio-
lated article of the act of 1911,
which prohibits the making of pic
lures or the having possession of pic
lures that might impair the defense
of the United States. The prescribed
penalty is a fine of 81 900. imprison-
ment for enc year. or both. Kopsch
is in Jail in default of $1,000 bond fixed
by the United States commissioner.
kopsch's alleged activities occurred
in late July and early August
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
WISCONSIN CONCERNS SOLID
half of I Per Cent in 1914 Among
Nearly $4,000 Firms.

Madison.-That business concerns
In this state are operating along sane,
constructive lines is shown in a report
just received by B. G. Packer, director
of the division of immigrations of the
state department Of agriculture, from
the department of commerce and la
Dor, giving the percentage of CONNER
cial failures for 1914. OF forty-nine
states, Wisconsin presents the most
remarkable record, having 4S.S5O firms
engaged in business and only 235 fall
ures. Only one other state exhibits
so gratifying a showing. This is South
Dakota, where there were only 46 fail
ures among 1920 business firms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Denies $4,000 EmbezzIement.

Green Bay.-Perry G. Wright. alleg-
ed embezzler of a big sum of money
from the Union Building, Loan and
Savings association and National Fra
ternal league waived reading of the
information in Municipal court and en-
.tered'a formal plea of not guilty to the
information charging him with en-
bezzling $4,000 from the savings
association. Sept. q has been set as
the date for the hearing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
GINSENG GROVE RS CONVENE
E. =. Burns of Stanley is Elected
President BY Annual conven-
ton at Amigo.

Antigo.-E. F. Burns, of Stanley, was
elected president Of the Wisconsin
Ginseng Growers association at the
annual meeting here. J. E. Neffe of
La Crosse, was chosen vice president;
George Maxwell of Amigo. second vice
president, and II ]. Sleeps of Rice
Lake, ecretary-treasurer. M. G. Eber-
lein Of Shawano, ]. H. Koehler of Wau-
sau, and H. ]. Sleeps were appointed
as committee to investigate the fea-
sibility CT establishing a selling agency
in China.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
oeIeaates to National c. a. 3. Meet.

T. J. Iiams, governor of the Soldiers
home; Charles Kayser and Henry
Hase will represent Milwaukee posts
of the G. A. r at the national encamp-
ment to be held in Washington, d. G.
Delegates from other Wisconsin cities
are:
Representatives at Large-George
o. Pietzsch, Monroe: N. ]. White, Col
by; r. F. Osborne, La Crosse; f. S.
Veeder. Veterans home at Waupaca;
Austin Chrisler, Eau Claire, and o. l..
Rosenkranz, Oconomowoc.
Representatives by Congressional
Dissatisfaction Baldwin, Clinton;
Henry Stannard, Greenbush; Oliver j.
Burnham, Richland Center; G. Hart.
Chiffon: Roger Williams, Hillsboro;
w. H. White Veterans home in Wau-
paca; Simeon E. Taylor, Depere; War
rem T. Porter, Barron, and A. N. Lent,
Superior.
The Alternates at Larger. B. Rath-
bun, Eau Claire; ]. c. Smith, Wausau;
]. w. Harrington, Baraboo; W. H.
Blyton, Superior; Charles Cowan, Rip
on, and Joseph L. Baer, GAINESVILLE.
The Alternates by Congressionc 7
D<stricts-Frank A. Lyman, Kenosha.
L. H. Trowbridge. Plymouth; Law
renee Post, Madison; II. F. Putnam,
Milwaukee; A. NJ. COPYRIGHT, Milwau-
kee; F. L. Eldridge, Menasha; H. L.
Ormsby, Black River Falls; James
Bremmer. Plover; Dennis Meidam, Ap-
pleton; w. H. Howieson, Chippewa
Falls, and ]. H. Hellweg of Hayward.
The encampment will open Septem-
Der q and continue through October 2.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Medical Board Is Chosen.

Madison.-Gov. Philip appointed
DR.. R. C. Rodecker of Holcomb mem
Der of the Wisconsin board of medical
examiners to succeed DR.. A. B. Bailey
of Fennimore for the term ending July
/, 1919. The governor reappointed as
members of the board, for terms end
ing July 1. 1919, DR. ], NJ. Dodd of Ash
land, DR.. H. W. Abraham of Appleton,
and DR.. G. H. Ripley of Kenosha.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
suLeARs REMAIN NEUTRAL.
Signs Treaty With Turkey--Aarees to
Observe Neutrality.

Berlin, Aug. est is officially re-
ported from Sofia and Co1stantiEople
that Turkey and Bulgaria have signed
a new treaty by which Turkey grants
Bulgaria her desired direct rail com
munication with the sea. and Bulgaria
agrees to observe a benevolent neu-
traiity.
Milan. Aug. 25.--One of the chief
difficulties In the way of solution of
the Balkan problem favorable to the
entente allies has been settled. accord.
ing TO Premier Pachitch of Serbia,
who says that Serbia has given way
TO Italy regarding Albania.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
WILSON HoNoRs SEA CAPTAIN
Watch and Compass Sent to 6riton


Watch and Compass Sent to 6riton
Who Helped Rescue Americans.
New York, Aug. 25.-In recognition
of his services in rescuing i've sailors
Of the wrecked steamship Oklahoma
more than a year ago. Capt. William
T. Aspinwall of the steamship Greg
DRY has just received gold watch and
compass as the gift of President viii
son. The gifts we're sent TO England.
and thence to the British consul in
New York, who presented them to
Captain Aspinwall. The Oklahoma was
wrecked at sea not far from New
York January 4. 1914.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
U. S. WOULD RULE HAITI

American Government Proposes Ten
Year Control Over Finances.
Port au Prince, Haiti, Aug. 26-The
American government has addressed
the government of Haiti, expressing
its desire that there be accepted with
out delay the draft of a convention for
ten years under which there shall be
established an effective control OF
Haitian customs as we'll as administra.
tion of the finances the country. un-
der a receiver general and American
employees.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Baby Contest at Fair.


Wisconsin babies are coming into
their own at the 1915 state fair
There is TO be a better baby" con-
test, and at least 1000 little tots are
going TO compete. Prizes win be
awarded to t e Is babies having the
best score" Beauty will not be
taken into consideration. The chill
dren will be examined and marked
scientifically. Children entered in
the contest must be registered with
the state fair board by September =
Each child will be given a card fixing
the time for the examination.
A score card win be returned TO the
parents regarding the child's physical
condition There also will be a wei
fare exhibit. to be loaned to the fair
by Dr. George C. Rutland, city health
commissioner. Dr. E. T. Lobedan will
give daily lectures on the care, feed
ing and dressing of babies. City vel
fare nurses win demonstrate the
proper mode of dressing and handling
infants. by the use OF life-sized dolls.
Cut paper patterns of the most com
Portable and desirable wearing APP
parel will be exhibited on dolls and
distributed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Governors Back Wilson.

Boston. Aug. 2e.-The governors
conference in session here unanimous
ly and enthusiastically adopted
resolution pledging their united sup
port to any action President Wilson
may take in the international crisis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Inns to Rush Guns % Russ

Tokyo. Aug. 25.-Premler Okuma
says that Japan has decided to give
greater assistance to Russia to prose
cute the war. This assistance will
take the form OF the forwarding Of
greater supplies of munitions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Drain Lake In Hunt for Body.

Birchwood-The dam here, owned
by the Wisconsin Power company,
has been opened fourteen inches to
lower the water in the chain of lakes.
1t is thought possible that in this way
the body of Wilbur Soper, who dis
appeared on Aug. z. may be found.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Stricken BY Mosanito Rlts.

Sioux Cit. la. Aug 20 Bitten by a
mosquito ahie operating on a carcass
of a steer afflicted whit anthrax. Dr.
Carl viers. a veterinarian of Vermil
lion. S D.. is suffering in local hos
pital with a severe case of the malady.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
RULES KODAK FIRM IS a TRUST
Eastman Company Adludssd Guilty of
Trade Restraint.

Buffalo, N. Y. Aug. 2G.-The East.
man Kodak company of Rochester Is a
monopoly in restraint of trade in VIC
lation of the Sherman antitrust law.
according to a decision handed down
here by Judge John r Hazel of the
United States district court The de-
cision grants the defendant company
an opportunity to present a plan for
the sbrogation of the Illegal monopoly"
on the first day OF the November term.
The bill against the Eastman com
panies was filed in the United States
district court in Buffalo on June 8.
1919.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
u. s. Bars Mat Rate Ralss.

Washington. Aug 27.-The inter
state commerce commission rejected
the proposals of roads in the south.
west to increase rates ON packing
house products. fresh meats and provi-
sions between points in that territory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
To Aia Wrecked Vessels.

Washington. Aug. 25.-The Coast
Guard Cutter Miami was ordered TO
proceed at once from Key West, Fla.
westward along the Gulf OF Mexico
coast TO give aid to vessels wrecked
In last weeks hurricane.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Hone for Shin IL cIven In

New Orleans, La. Aug. 25.--Hope
Ct finding the steamer Marowijne was
abandoned when the United Fruit
steamer Abangarez said a search of
the Cuban coast failed to reveal any
trace Of the vessel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
seiz. Mexican Arms

Pensacola. Flaa.. Aug. 26.-The Ysi.
doro was seized by federal officials and
a shipment OF arms and ammunition.
said to have been intended for one
OF the Mexican revolutionary fac
tons. has been seized.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
zeebruaae DAMAGE sllaht.

Berlin. Germany (via Berlin. Aug
26.-During the visit to zeebrugge
(Belgiuml the British feet fired from
forty to seventy shots at our coastal
Notifications. One person was killed
and six wounded
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Rules Expense Money Local.

Madison.-Attorney Genara w. C.
Owen, in an opinion to District At
torney Miller of Marinette county adj
vises that superintendent of schools
may be allowed more than $3.50 a year
for expenses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
Machine Does Twenty Mems Work.

Kenosha.-Twenty men who have
made up the street gang in Kenosha
for years found themselves out of en-
ployment when the city put into SER
vice a new vacuum street cleaner op-
Grated by one man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-01
To Make pro- Il 70 France.

Washington, AIS. 27.-The state de-
partment. it was learned here. pro
poses to forward a protest to France
Immediately in the seizure OF the
Solveig. recently transferred from
Norwegian to American registry.