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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
ATTACK FRENCH IN VOSGES
Germans Hurl Heavy Forces Against
fositions-Teuton Assault North
Of Arras Is Repulsed.

Paris. July 1.-THE Germans are
hurting heavy forces into an attack on
the French positions in the vosges, the
war office reports. Along a front of
nearly two miles, extending from
C~hampanoux to Vezouse, the Teutons
made simultaneous charges upon the
French trenches, but were driven back
with heavy losses.
Whether the new German activity in
dicates the beginning of the German
offensive in Alsace Lorraine is not yet
known. Official dispatches launched
were against positions previously oc-
cupied by French.
the Germans first shelled the
French positions. particularly near
Leintrey, with high power explosives.
Then they rushed the trenches in a
compact mass that offered a great tar
get to the French guns. In their re-
treat the Germans left behind several
hundred dead and dying. North of
Arras a German attack was repulsed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
To TELL GERMANS
OF CONSEQUENCES
WILSON WILL COLlABORATE
WITH LANSING IN COMPEL
ING NEW NOTE.
ATTEMPT TO DESTROY oRDUNA
Attack by German Submarine Upon
British Liner Carrying Score of
Americans Materially Strength
ems United States Position.

Washington, July 20.-With the re-
turn here of President Wilson the
formulation of the policy to be pursued
by the United States as a consequence
of Germany's last note on submarine
warfare will be begun.
The President will collabOrate with
Secretary Lansing in completing a
note 10 the German government that
has ben tentatively prepared, to be
dispatched probably before the end OF
the coming week.
consequences of Violation.
While details as to the course which
is to be followed are withheld, it Is
known that both the President and
Mr.. Lansing have practically made up
their minds that a definite statement
of what the consequences of further
violations of American rights would be
should be given to the German gov
erument III the next communication.
There is little likelihood that there will
be any further discussion of the pTin-
ciples involved.
Involves Ordura Attack.
BY the recent attempt to destroy the
British liner Orduna, carrying more
than a score of Americans on her voy-
age to the United States with no muni-'
tons or ~contraband. officials here feel
that the position of the United States
as stated in its previous notes has beeu'
materially strengthened. They declare,
1t bears out the American contention
that the character of a vessel, her des-
tination and cargo can be safely de-
termined only by visit and search. AS
yet official information is lacking to
show whether the Orduna was attack
ed without warning and what the cir
cumstances were of her encounter with
the German submarine.
Attack Seemingly Unwarranted.
In discussion of the case stress is
laid upon the fact that the vessel was
en- route to the United States snd car
rying no cargo of Importance making
the attack on a vessel carrying Ameri-
cans seemingly unwarranted.
A statement of the circumstances
probably will be made by American
passengers aboard the Orduna to the
state department, although the Amer.
lean government might take cogni-
zance of newspaper statements. A
thorough investigation of the facts will
be made and a request probably will
be sent to the German government for
its report of the affair.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
GERMAN FORCES ARE REPORTED
WITHIN EIGHTY MILES OF
RIGA ON BALTIC.
NEW OFFENSIVE REVEALED
Mighty Effort to Destroy Slav Army
Seen by Military Experts in Vast
EnveIopina Movement Austro
Hurgarians Moving N~orthward.
Berlin, Wireless to SayviIIe, L. l.,
July 19.-French losses in tine recent
fighting around Arras total 1890, ac-
cording to official estimates made here.

London, July ia new German of
fensive of huge proportions, with Rigo,
a great Russian seaport and the seat
of the governor general of the Baltic
provinces as its objective. revealed
in the latest official statements issued
at Petrograd and Berlin.
Military experts here construe the
offensive to be a vast envelopement
movement in w hich the Germans are
making q %herculean effort to destroy
the Russian army. Both the German
and Russian communications agree
that the German forces are at the
Windau river neal Goldingen, which
is only so miles from Riga, the great
strategetic commercial metropolis in
the Gulf of Riga and on the upper Bal.
tic.
Siavs Try TO Hold Back Germans.
An official statement received from
P~etrograd adds details of s~anguinary
fighting all along the new line in eff
forts to hold back the German advance
which now is being concentrated on
Riga and on Warsaw while the Aus
neutrality-suspicious. are moving north
ward from the Dniester river.
Advices reaching London say that
the Germans left a trail of destruction
along { he Baltic sea from Memel to
libau, where the villas hotels and
casinos are alleged to have been de-
stroyed, about the only exception. il
is said, being the palace of a Polish
nobleman, whose cousin married an
American woman The palace now is
being used as a military headquarters
in which Prince Henry of Prussia and
Field Marshal o Hindenburg recent
ly conferred on the new offensive to-
ward Riga.
Crown Princes Drive Failure.
The Crown Prince Frederick VIII
liam's drive in the Argonne forest
now is reported as a small success. In
gaining a few hundred yards of Ter.
rain, but as a failure in attaining its
real object-a decisive penetration of
the French line.
Field Marshal Won Maekensen's arm,
that swept through Galicia is giving
signs of renewed activity in pursuance
OF the assumed plan of the Teutonic
forces to attack simultaneously all
along the sweeping S00-mile from
from the Baltic to Ressarabia. Unof
fetal reports through Geneva declare
that the lower end of this line of Aus
trian troops who crossed the Dniester
have been driven back to the other
bank. where their retreat is being
turned into a rout.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
TAAW AS FREE MAN
QUITS COURTROOM
DEPARTS TO PiTTsBURoH HOME
AFTER BEING ADMITTED
TO $4,000 BAIL.
JUSTICE REACHES DECISION
Accepts Finding CT Sanity Jury and
Scores Alieniats in Case-State
Reserves Decision as to APP
peal From Verdict.

Albany, V July 17.-Attorney
General Woodbury. will reserve deci-
sion as to whether he will appeal from
the Thaw verdict until he has exam.
med the court records before Justice
Hendrick. This information was made
public in a statement from the attor.
ney generals Office, explaining that the
formal notice OF apDeal was taken to
prevent Thaw leaving the Jurisdiction
OF the court.
Leaves Courtroom Free Man.
New York. July Hilary X. Thaw,
who shot and killed Stanford White
on the night of June &c, 1906, walked
from the courtroom a free man. Jus
tice Peter A. Hendrick accepted the
finding Of the jury that declared Thaw
sane and immediately after nou
ing his decision admitted Thaw TO
$685. goo bail.
After the question of surety had
been satisfactorily arranged Thaw, es-
corted by Sheriff Crifenhagen and sew
eral deputies, motored to the Office of
Thaw's attorney, whore Thaw's suit
case was waiting.
The grip was tossed into the car
and the autos headed for the CORTLAND
street ferry, and Thaw passed out of
New York state on his way to his
mothers home In Pittsburgh.
Alienists Are Scored.
In announcing his decision, Justice
Hendrick took occasion to comment
~unfavorably upon the action Of alien
lists who had assisted the state in pre-
pairing the case and then appeared as
expert witnesses in court.
Il have reached a decision in this
case" Justice Hendrick said. and il is
based on my own mind fortified by the
action of the jury"
Thaw, sitting comfortably in his
chair, his counsel on each side, showed
his pleasure and anticipated the
courts decision with a broad smile.
Il meant to say a word abont the
alienist,' Justice Hendrick continued.
I'VE have been told by one alienist
that it is impossible to determine the
sanity or insanity of a person without
taking the word of alienists. This
court and jury cannot depend upon the
word of an alienist who, for years, has
devoted himself to a case of this kind
and assisted in its preparation. That
a doctor can help prepare a case and
then 80 on the stand as an expert wit
ness is wrong.
81 hone the legislature of the state
will find some means to correct this.
Some other method should be adopted.
Gentlemen, | have adopted the verdict
Of the jury. | declare now that ii is the
decision Of this court that Harry X.
|Thaw Is sane"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
COMBAT GERMAN GAS BOMBS
Cincinnati Chemists Perfect What
They Cali Effective Pisn for
DETECTING Fumes.

Cincinnati, July 1.-THE Cincinnati
chemists. AL G. Roach and his brother.
William Roach, after many expert
ments in methods of combating the
use of poisonous gas warfare, have
perfected what they declare to be an
effective plan for DETECTING or dissi
pating' these gases.
I'VE are now negotiating with an
agent OF the allies in Washington and
he has informed us that he heartily
approves OF our invention. We are
arranging TO go to Washington to give
a demonstration and in case this
proves convincing, as we feel sure it
will. we will carry u proposition d.
rect to the French war Office at Paris
and also at Rome. said AL Roach.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
London Bankers Urqe raxation,

London, July 19.-'In this national
crisis expenditures, both public and
private, should be rigidly curtailed and
at the same time new taxation should
forthwith be imposed upon all classes
OF the people in order that when the
wal shall be brought to a triumphant
conclusion the nation may enter the
period OF restoration with its financial
power impaired to the least possible
extent"
This resolution was passed at a
Meeting of the leading bankers and
financiers OF London.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
Heavy Exnort Of Autos.

New York, July 19.--An indication
of the extent OF the shipments Of sup
plies from the United States since the
European war began is given in GUS
toms records available here which
show that from August /. 1914. to June
so. this year, automobiles valued at
SAL 900, 900 were transported to Europe
from this port. The records OF the
collector of the port show that for the
period August !, 1914. TO May 81. this
year, 1S.45l cars valued at s34.453,i7S
we're cleared mostly for France and
Great Britain.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
secs Settlement OF Controversy.

Washington. July I7.-Count Johann
Won Bernstorff, the German smbassa-
Tor. told Secretary Robert Lansing he
believed the German reely to the last
American note Oh submarine warfare
presented opportunity for settlement
IL the controversy by further diplc-
matte neseGiataon.
whe ambassador conferred with Mr.,
lansing an hour and talked later with
Assistant Secretary Phillips,
The ambassador personally Is ON.
ginced there will be no repetition Of
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
U. S. to Answer Austria.

Washington, July 1.-THE United
States probably will send within an
other fortnight a reply to the note re-
Gently received from the Austro-Hun-
garian government, which contended
that the extensive shipments of war
supplies from this country to the Allies
was mo in consonance with the def
milton of neutrality
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
Refund to Ford Owners.

Detroit, July 19.-The Ford Automo-
bile company has announced a refund
of approximately SIS. 200. 900 to owners
of Ford automobiles who have pur-
chased their machines since August 1,
1914. On August /, 1914. the company
announced that II 800. 900 machines
were sold during the ensuing year. each
purchaser would receive a refund of
from $40 to $50. The 100000 mark
has been reached. The company says
the refund is strictly in the nature Of
the profit distribution policy OF the
c0Ula1y.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
Noted Hobo Killed in HoIdup.

Winona, July 19.-Jimmy Kane, the
famous hobo, known throughout the
Northwest as Section Boss Jimmy
S dead.
Kane died as a result OF injuries
received in a revolver fight in a box
car near La Crescent several weeks
ago. He refused to submit to a hold
up and several bullets were fired into
his body. He WAS taken to a hospital.
where he died later.
Several men We're in the car when
the holdup man entered. None was
armed and were powerless.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
Publisher Cruises Mississippi.

Winona, Mimi, July 17.-Alexander
Ray of st. Louis and owner of the St
Louis Globe-Democrat, is making a
tour up the Mississippi river to st
Paul. The party will reach their north.
ernmos. point in their motor cruiser
'Ozard" Saturday night. according tc
the schedule.
Five other leading haEiaess men o.
ST. Louis are accompanying Mr.. Ray
Comfortable sleeping quarters are at
forded on the boat and the party z,
spending mort OF re- time aboard.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
Toxic Cable interrupted.

New York, July 2O.--The cable be
tween Guam and Toxic is interrupted
cutting of communication with Japan
China and the Philippine islands via
the Commercial Pacific. Messages can
be forwarded via the Azores, subject
to British censorship.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
Threatened Strike Postponed.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, July ga series
Of conferences in this city and in New
York has resulted in the announce
ment that the general strike of ma
chinists employed by the Remington
Arms & Ammunition company. would
not begin at noon, the time set for the
walkout.
Persons interested in the continued
industrial prosperity of this city were
said to be responsible for an agree
ment TO withhold the strike call for
at least "a hours.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
BATHERS DROWN AT CHICAGO
TWO Young Women and Three Men
Seized by Undertow In Lake
Michigan.

chicago, July 20.-Two young wom-
en- and three men were drowned to-
gether while bathing in Lake Michi-
gan. An u~nder-current swept them
INTO a deep hole and all the members
OF Inc party were drowned at almost
the same time. The uadertow swept
the bodies away.
The dead are:
Miss Marie Dwyer, 81 years old;
daughter of a probate u clerk;
Miss Nora May, 20 years old; F. J..
Kelly, G. III. Vetter and Stanley Koto
ski.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

y - y y y y y
= EuElXM SAYS HARRY INSANE.
I" Malone, N. ". July 16.-"if Har-
= ny goes to the San Francisco fair,
. he Will u ownership of the
" zone was the comment Of Eve
" Iyn Nesbit Thaw on the verdict
. declaring her husband sane.
+" Harry is an insane MAJ" she
' continued, rand II set free he will
y o show u. He may have con-
. cealed II from the jury for a time,
' but with the first taste of liquor
he viii! again become a crazy, ir-
. responsible character.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

There Is need OF a school for the IN.
struction of people who do not know
how to start fires with oil cans anc
ill lamps.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

A clergyman says that kissing is
worse than drinking whisky. but re-
Trains from explaining whether IL is
personal experience or hearsay evil
dence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

When a fellow erects his glass
house the first thing he does is to
have q load Of rocks and brickbats
dumped In his front yard so that he
can chunk at his n~eighbors.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

AS a best seller the Bible continues
to lead by a tremendous majority. but
world events might convince one that
1t is used chiefly as a parlor orna-
ment.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

The leather sling used by a boy for
throwing stones Is less dangerous than
the gin sling in the hands Of his ia
ther.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

The mai who merely runs his eyes
ever his lawn will never get the re-
suits achieved by the man who runs a
lawn mower.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

A Boston physician has invented a
machine that reads ones thoughts.
Most OF US, however. trust It will be
found defective.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22
Heads Wisconsin Bankers.

Milwaukee. Wis. July II. = S. NJ.
Smith. GAINESVILLE. was elected presi-
dent of the Wisconsin Bankers ASSOC
citation at the final session here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

A new novel is described as lab
sorbing. astounding. inspiring. BAT.
fling" In other words, it's not the
sort of beck to tackle In a ham
mock.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

II has been asserted that American
money is not artistic. Yet there are
times when - filthy, crumpled dollar
bill seems beautiful.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

The small boy who sits on the bank
after his first summe swim learns too
late the disadvantages of q place in
the sun.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

The airship has made good as the
y of an army; 1t has net yet be-
come. however. the heels Of an army
mule.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

When a man tries to get something
for nothing, about the only thing he
succeeds In acquiring is experience.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

II would keep a ha,f dozen harvest
Ing machines busy gathering the crop
of Wild oats sown by many a young
man.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Europe's great war in some OF it's
aspects strangely resembles an Amer
lean political deadlock.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Golden shoe buttons" are the latest
fad. Stiu 1t might be worse. They
could have made 'em diamond studded.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Mutton and WOODEN mittens ought
to be cheap in New Zealand. where
there are $4,000, 900 sheep.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Seems too bad that nobody has
yet invented nonskidding tires for the
water wagon.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

The most agreeable person in the
world Is a silent elevator man who an
swers questions by making stops.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Usually the worst thing about a fam
fly tree Is tpat it requires too much
~whitewashing to keep the insects off.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Did you ever try a goat in undande-
lioning the lawn? A barber does not
give a closer shave.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

or course submarine warfare can
not be conducted on the level, for d.
vars reasons.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Another industry that the automo-
bile has killed is that OF the old,fash-
toned horse thief.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

We read about damaged steamships
"limping into port" Probably on the
last leg OF their voyage.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

1t is claimed that the elephant can
scent a man 1000 yards away. Almost
anyone can-some men.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Many OF our more intelligent citi-
zens are learning TO g more intel
ligent shoes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

And the dove of peace st.ll remains
pigeon-hoIed. ELE
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Greasing the mosquito having
proved Ineffective. the creature might
be muZZled.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-07-22

Anyhow, our enlarged trade with
iceland makes nice summer reading.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-20
A WORD WITH WOMEN
Valuable Advice for Viroqua
Readers

Many woman endures with noble
patience the daily misery of backache,
pains about the hips, blue, nervous
spells, dizziness and urinary disorders,
hopeless of relief because she doesn't
know what is the matter.
1t is not true that every pain in the
back or hips is trouble peculiar to
the sex" Often when the kidneys get
congested and infamed, such aches and
pains follow.
You can tell it is kidney trouble if
the secretions are dark eolored. con-
tain sediment; the passages are too
frequent or scanty. Then help the
weakened kidneys. Don't expect them
to get well alone.
Doan's Kidney Pills have won the
praise of thousands of women. They
are indorsed at home-read this Viro-
qua woman's convincing statement: - :.
Mrs. William Small, Viroqua, says:
81 had hard, dull backaches and rheu-
matte pains. The action of my kidneys
wasn't right and the complaint gave
me much annoyance. / used Doan's
Kidney Pills and got fine relief / am
certainly pleased torecommend them. "
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for q kidney remedy get Doan's
Kidney Hllslthe same that Mrs. Small
had Fostsr.M ilburn Co., Prop, Buff
fRlos Nj.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-20
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed BY the censcr's
Live Ceassspondsnts ~
GENOA


GENOA, October 18-Hiran Subway has dis
posed of;s,ls property to Thos Latiner Sons. :.
Fred Morelh of DeSoto attended bank meeting
here on Saturday, Mrs. Barlina and daughter,
went to DeSoto. Sunday to visit her son. Frank.
who is sick, having recently returned from the
hospital at Rochester. =. Mrs. Andy Noel and lit
tie daughter Of Lake City. Minnesota. are visiting
relatives here. Mrs, Rinsenbach and daughter
Of DeSoto. spent Saturday forenoon with Mrs.
Fred Rarher. Mr.. and Mrs vanCamp have
moved in part of Mary Pedretti's house - Mrs.
John Gillette was called to DeSoto last week by
the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Bartels
Mr.. and Mrs. tohn Latimer returned to their
home at Akron. Ohio Henry Sherman has re-
turned from a trip to Canada and Montana go.
Charles OFT and family went to Lacrosse in their
automobile on Friday =. Mrs. George OFT spent
the latter part of the week with her Parents at
Lacrosse Frank Gillette one Of our leading
fishers made large fish haul last week Louis
Mont has disposed of his hotel and property
and gone TO Wards Springs. Minnesota. looking
for property there. Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Swain of
Washington state. paid visit TO Thomas Lati-
mer and family. MISSISSIPPI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-20
Twelve Advantages of BLAUGAS

Costs Less Per Candle Power than
any other system of lighting. The cost
compared to electricity is less than sc per
kilowatt; compared to acetylene about one
half.
Gives Steady Flow of Light without a
flicker No annoying hum or buzz.
Uses Latest Type of Nantes, which
give fromi25 to so per cent more light than
an open flame with the same amount of
gas. No shadows under fixtures Mant-
les are cheap and durable.
Bottled Blaugas Will Keep for Any
Length of Time. Does not deteriorate
with age. Is not affected by any condition
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-20

Safest Gas Known-A Absolutely non-as-
phyxiating and non poisonous Has an ex-
plosive range of only per cent compared
to city gas.with 13 per cent and acetylene
gas with AZ per cent making it practically
non-explosive.
A Dry Gas-No moisture Wills not
freeze or condense in the pipes. Needs
no protection in the winter. ~ &.
Richest Illuminating Gas Produced Has
the greatest Lighting efficiency of any COM
mercial illuminant.
Requires Only Small inexpensive
Equipment.
Permitted by all Insurance Companies
without special permit or additional prem