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The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20
Chippewas Ask That Vol.
stead Act Land Sale Be
Set Aside

Charging tnat the land sale held
under the Volstead act in Bemidji
last May was illegally conducted
on account ofan alleged land mems
combination, the Chippewa Indians
today passed a resolution request
ing that the Federal government
investigate the sale. If it is found
that the sale was illegally conduct
ed the Indians request that the
government refuse to issue patents
for the land.
TO Act Immediately.
The Indian council which was
concluded today instructed the
legislative committee to take the
matter up with the government
authorities Immediately.
If action is taken by the govern
ment.it will probably delay the
placing of the land OF the tax re-
cords of the county. If the pat
ents are not issued the lands will
be resold.
Claim Bonuses.
The Chippe wa Indians are inter-
ested in these matters as they are
making claims to all the bonuses
of the sale. Whether or not they
will secure the bonuses has not
been decided, A bill was recently
submitted to congress asking that
the bonuses be turned over to the
county in which the lands are 10
Gated for the purpose of maintain
ing bitches.
All Land Sold.
The land sale over which the
question has arisen was conducted
in May. Heretofore there has been
much competition in regard to Sc
curing the land and there was keen
bidding. This year it is alleged
that the land men had gentlemen's
agreement not to bid against one
and another and there was no keen
bidding. In this way the lands were
sold practically for taxes, there
being but very few bonuses.
All the land placed on sale was
sold, there being about 10000
acres of land sold. Hundreds OF
buyers were represented at the
sale.
The Chippewa council came to
a close today. Yesterday there was
a 10 hour debate on the report OF
the claims investigating committee.
The report was adopted.-The
Bemidji Daily Pioneer.
The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20
No Vacancies

The Indian office has invariably
replied to applicants for positions
in the Chippewa Indian service of
Minnesota, that there are no va
cancies.
These applicants are all Indians,
but they will have themselves to
blame if none of them receive ap-
pointments.
The full.bloods who desired to
be represented at Washington,
we're advised that they should Sc.
lect a member of the tribe, to re-
present them, but even she most
persistent persons who want pub
lie jobs and have got their living
exclusively in this way, voted
against Mr.. William Madison, who
was the candidate put up by the
Indians, and be was defeated.
Members of the tribe who are
applicants for positions will pro-
badly all fail to secure positions
because they will have no repre-
sentatives at Washington to press
their claims. Had Mr.. Madison
been appointed to the position,
some of the Indians wanted him to
fill, the applicants would at least
have had a representative to push
their claims. However, Mr.. Mad
ison is satisfied with the situation,
and it remains to be seeu who wilt
regret his defeat the most in the
long run.
Had Mr.. Madison been selected
as Chippewa representative, he
would not only have been able to
present the claims of applicants
for positions, but could have saved
the Chippewas large sums by op-
posing the continuance of sinecure
positions.
The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For
great many years doctors pronounced it a
local disease and prescribed local reme-
dies. and by constantly failing to- cure
with local treatment, pronounced it incur
able. Science has proven Catarrh to be
constitutional disease. and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio, Is the only
taken internally. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address: F. ]. CHENEY 6 CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20
A BILL

"Conferring jurisdiction on the
Court of Claims to hear, determine,
and render Judgment in claims OF
the Chippewa Indians and the
several bands or tribes thereof IN
the State of Minnesota against the
United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That all claims
of whatsoever nature which the
Chippewa Indians Of the State OF
Minnesota may have or claim to
have against the United States for
damage and compensation because
OF the taking and using of large
tracts of land together with valu-
able timber thereon from the Chip
pewa Indian Reservations IN the
State of Minnesota by the said
United States, or any of the de-
partments thereof, for forestry
reservations purposes, or reservoir,
or overflow purposes, contrary to
treaty provisions or laws of Con-
gress, and for damages and COM
pensation for large tracts of So
called swamp and school lands, to
gether with valuable pine timber
thereon; taken by the said United
States from the Chippewa Indian
! Reservations in the State Of Mime
sofa and granted to the State OF
Minnesota contrary to treaty pro-
visions or laws of Congress; and
jurisdiction is hereby conferred
upon the Court of Claims to hear
and determine all said claims OF
said Chippewa Indians and the
several bands and tribes thereof
against the United States, and tC
enter judgment against the United
States, and in favor Of said claim
ants in such amount, if any, as may
be found equitably due and owing
to said claimants; Provided, That
such action in the Court of Claims
shall be presented by a single
petition to be filed within one yeal
after the passage Of this Act max
ing the United States a party de
PENDANT, which petition shall SCI
forth all the facts on which the sale
claimants base their claim or claims
for recovery, and if such claim OF
claims are submitted to said cour
for determination it shall settle the
rights both legal and equitable, OF
said Indians and the United States
therein and thereto, nOtWlthstand
ing lapse of time or statutes o.
limitations; and the said petition
may be verified by the agent o
authorized attorney or attorney
of said Chippewa Indians to b.
selected by said Indians and EN-
ployed under contract approved b!
the Commissioner of Indian Affair
l and the Secretary Of the Interio
in accordance with the provision
The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20

an impartial manner, and gave it
friendly advice.
For his good work in their be-
half Mr.. Hinton received vote of
thanks from the Bemidji council,
and likewise Inspector knight.
The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20
CONTINUED from 1st Page.)
The Nelson JurisdiCtioa|
Act

the following bill, which was intro
duced by Senator Nelson in Con-
gress on the 9TH. of this month,
should be amended so as to refer
it to the next meeting of the Gen.
eral Council for the selection of
attorneys for the tribe, and which
is as follows:
The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20
Political Announcement.

For which the sum Of 81. 90 has been
paid.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
More Business Changes

Ole o. Tuhus has purchased the stock
of groceries and feed store Of Stephen
Hetlard in the old Side corner Mr..
Hetland exchanged the brick business
block with Ed. Wig for Crawford coRn-
ty farm.
Mr. Arthur J. Livingston, who has
conducted an insurance agency here
for the past eight years, is about to
leave Us. having decided to enlarge his
field Of operation by joining bis brother
in law in like enterprise in the city
of GAINESVILLE. The removal of Mr.. and
Mrs. Livingston will be regretted, they
having made many friends here.
The Grover a. Reynolds barber shop
has been purchased by ] Stamford,
who has taken possession. Messrs.
Grover and Reynolds win remain with
the new proprietor as helpers. Mr..
Standiford will move his family here
from La Fargo after close of school.
Two daughters graduate there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Norwegian Names

Judge H. A. Anderson Of Trempea-
leau county writes entertainingly in the
Whitehall Times Banner of the deriva-
ton of Norwegian proper names. The
name Bo, frequently changed to Doe,
By or Bye, comes from a word signify
ing courtyard or enclosed space around
house. Berg dignifies mountain or
hill. Eng may usually be translated as
meadow. Ness comes from Macs and
means point or headland. Gard, a
common ending, means court or yard
around a house, but it has come to
mean a farmstead or farm. Strand has
the same meaning as the English word,
shore or beach.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Death OF a Former Pioneer

Mr.. T. e. Gorsuch received a tele-
gram on Monday from Battle Creek,
Michigan, apprising him of the death
Of his uncle, John A Cummings, who
has been Ill for many months, having
Just returned from a winter in the
southwest. Mr.. Cummings was rs
years old, native OF Ohio, coming here
in 1856 in company with tn late Mr..
Gorsuch ar wife, the latt or being a
sister of Mr. Cummings. He learned
the trade of cabinet and wagonmaker
here, and for many years was engaged
in that business in Viola. later coming
TO Viroq1s and conducted q furniture
store. The family moved to Michigan
some years ago Mr. Cummings mar
ried daughter Of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Biddeson, who survives, together with
son and daughter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
MAKE THE FAIR A BOOMER
CHANCE FOR GIRL OR BOY To-
WIN SHETLAND PONY
Night FAIR to be Big Feature Some
Observation-Disclosures Put in
Motion for Great Success

Inc OHlcSrS ana members OF the ag-
ricultural society met on Saturday and
took initial steps for the approaching
fair. A committee of Messrs. Minshall,
Bentson and Brown was selected to re-
wise the premium list, to meet next
Saturday. The following persons were
appointed superintendents of depart
ments:
SUPERINTENDENTS
Classes and 2. Horses-Adam McLees
Glass 3. Cattie-L. NJ Thompson
Glasses and 3. Sheep and Swine-D. 7. Buchan-
- Glasses and 9. Poultry and Machinery Chris
Glass Farm and Garden Products--R t. Bent
son.
Glass s. Fruits-Arnt johnson.
v, Class 10 Pastry. Canned Fruits-Mrs. Chris
Glass III, Domestic Mauufaeturas-Mrs Adam
McIees.
Glasses i2 and ls.Fancy and ornanmental-Mrz.
NJ. Gulbrandson.
Glasses Is. ID and IS. Flowers Paintinga and
Photographs-Mrs. T. ]. Thorson
Class II. Edueational-H. L. Gardner.
Sports-C. E. Buffers.
Grand Stand--F ~ MnshalI.
Gates-E- A. Wiganowsky
superintendent were requested to
call to their assistance, if help is nee
essary, the young men who have re-
Gently taken the agricultural course at
the university.
On vote it was strongly determined
to have no racing this season, but to
give as many free attractions as can
well be arranged for, 5000 being set
aside for that purpose, to be paid for
base ball, foot ball and other things.
The night fair is considered one of the
greatest features of the coming exhi-
bition, to be larger and more elaborate
than that of last year. For this 5000
will be paid.
1t was determined to see what can
be done to get the society out of debt.
A $40 life membership. good for q
man and wife as admission 60 future
fairs, was thought the proper thing, be-
heving that many might be placed. To
this end Shetland pony will be given
to the boy or girl who Is able to sell the
greatest number of these tickets. The
conditions will be stated later, but in
the meantime any person under sixteen
years of age desiring to enter this con-
test should see or communicate with
President Stoll or Secretary Alexander.
Mr.. G ]. Smith generously offered to
donate the pony for this contest.
Admission for the coming fair will be
as in the past-40 cents for adults; chill
dren under Is and over 10 years, 70
cents; under 10 years free. Season
tickets to both night and day fair 81,
bought prior to opening day of fair.
IL bought during fair 81. 25. No com
phmentary tickets are to be issued.
1t was voted that no premiums be
paid for exhibits made from any pub
lie institution, but diploma of merit
may be issued for such exhibits. It
was deemed unfair to ask individuals
to display animals and articles in COM
petition with institutional displays.
A good spirit prevailed at this meet
ing and the officers ask everybody TO
join them in their efforts to make the
coming fair credit to the county and
the society.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Individual Side Lights on War

The Hillsboro Sentry tells of letter
received by Rev. Father Czech of that
place, from his sister-in-l law, who lives
in Austria, telling him of the conditions
there. She wrote she was compelled
to pay II cents per quart for milk for
her children and it was hard to get it at
that price. She stated that sugar tick
cts would be issued May 1st when each
person would be allowed only two pounds
of sugar each month. A part of the
letter had been cut away entirely and
other parts been blotted so they could
not be read, the work of censors. Rev.
Czech has been sending his sister-in-law
funds occasionally but he can do so no
longer for the reason that the allies
coniscate all money and checks sent to
Germany and Austria.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
AT MORE THAN A HUNDRED
Former Citizen, Thomas Dyson, Died
in Niissouri-Passed Century Mark

Mr. I'D. Dyson was notified by wire,
on Sunday, of the death of his grand
father, Thomas Dyson, at st. Joseph
Missouri. He and Mrs Dyson left for
that place on Monday to be present at
the funeral January 2lst, last, the
one hundredth anniversary of this re-
markable man was celebrated. Mr.
Dyson was native of Ohio. In 1876
he came to this county with his family,
locating at BloomingdaIe, remaining
where his wife died at the age of 81
Since that he has lived with his son and
daughter, G. w. Dyson and Mrs. Wad-
ley, in st. Joseph. Many of the older
settlers of Bloomingdale section will
well remember the old patriarch and
his strong characteristics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10

Last Of the unsightly electric light
poles was removed from Main street
today.
Miss Eva Slack came from Chica-
go to attend funeral Of her grandfath-
er. Leslie from Richland Center
Those desiring tomato plants for
transplanting may secure them from
o. P Hill as early as May Is.
Mrs. r. w. Baldwin and little pa
by daughter arrived home on Monday
evening, from Lacrosse Lutheran hos
pital, where the infant was born
The remains OF Martin Finley of
Lacrosse, passed through this city for
burial at Rising Sur. He was one of
the early and longtime settlers of
southern Franklin.
-Thos. b. Potts receives daily word
from his wife that their daughter Bes-
sic is improving in Madison hospital,
and mas been seriously III before and
following an operation.
The Black River road is now closed
from the Hetland farm to Round Prai-
RE school house, and travel must go on
the east route By the old Spellum farm.
A road crew is doing effective work On
the asylum hill. Camp is established
at the Norris and Stevens farms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10


Mrs. Ed. Norris went to Lacrosse
TO see her sister.
Roy Forum came from Wauwato-
So to visit his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Nj. Baker are Wis
iting at Chippewa Falls.
Round Prairie school closes with
progrsme this Wednesday night,
-Nels Solverson has g modern avn
ing in front of the Star theatre.
-Viroqua W. {. I. U. meets with
Mrs. Peter Thompson next Tuesday.
Il. c. Boyle and Dr. Baldwin have
received their new Studebaker sutUno-
biles
Two tractor engines and other ma
chinery has been received here for
county road work
Ethan Minshall resigned his posi-
ton at the Kueber Hardware as book
keeper and salesman.
Miss Hsughton arrived home from
Madison, where she spent the winter.
Her mother viii come soon.
Veteran ]. S ADV came from the
west to remain with comrades aid rel
atives till Decoration day.
The FRIENDS Of Rev and Mrs j. J.
jacobson deeply sympathize with them
in the loss of a newly born daughter.
On the Kickspoo road an exclusive
passenger train arrives at LaFarge
abeat 9 O'Clock, departing south an
E0ur later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Norris had as
their guests on Saturday and Sunday
Mrs. NJ. Z. Norris of Viola, D. K.
Norris of pach ridge
"A change of time went into effect
on the branch road last Sunday. Here
after the outgoing Sunday passenger
will leave Viroqua a 1l;40
Clayton Wheeler and bride arrived
on Sunday and have taken up home
duties on the Wheeler arm. A hearty
welcome is extended TO them.
Postmaster Olaf r. Skaar was here
from Lacrosse on professional bust
ness, remaining over night and exchgng-
ing greetings with many old friends.
This is the time of year that many
citizens lose the friendship of their best
neighbors. just because they are thought
less enough to let their chickens run at
large.
"A live muskTat was caught in the
basement of II. e Rogers store. As
it is against thu law 10 kill fur bearing
animals the rat was turned over to the
tender mercies of Game Warden Curtis.
commencement exercises will be
held in Belgium Ridge school house.
Saturday evening, May ID. followed by
box social. Boxes will be scld by
numbers at soc each. All are cordial
ly invited to attend.
The lawn mower season is again
with US. Why put in the season push
ing a dull lawn mower when we can
sharpen your machine at small cost
so that it will run like new. Bring IL
to Nordrum' s shop today.
First game of ball was held here
on Saturday between yirogua and
Sparta high schools, the home boys
scoring handily - to 3. 1t was demon
strated that the school has a team this
season that brings laurels.
Clarence II. Carter, chairman of
the county board, was in the city from
Readstown on business, Tuesday He
told his friends that he was candidate
for republican legislative nomination,
which N be pleasing news TO a host
of frieL.s and party associates. The
CENSOR will publish bis announcement
next week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
An Unusual Case

Probably, never in Vernon county,
has an action been brought in the courts
along the lines of one lodged before
Judge Pollard, on Saturday, when Mr..
Krause of Viola, caused the arrest of
Guy Wertz, who conducts a skating rink
at that place. 1t is stated that Krause
claims exclusion of his minor son from
that amusement place because of his
color, being mulatto. Wisconsin has
statute which provides against dis
elimination because Of race or color
The hearing was postponed for month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
WIND AND BLAZE DESTROYER
Fine Sweeps Farm Dwelling and Tim
Der Belt-Wind Works Havoc

During the high windof Monday. about
the noon hour, the fine farm dwelling
of Lincoln Reed, near North Springville,
was completely destroyed by fire, includ-
ing practically all it's contents. 1t was
one of the best homes in the town,
built about six years since, and furnish
ed with modern conveniences and fur
niture. The fire started in the roof
from sparks arising from the chimney.
The wind blew gale and although help
soon arrived, it was useless to attempt
to save any portion of the house and
work was directed to rescue of goods,
but little of value was saved, the piano,
all psrlor, chamber and kitchen equip
ment went like prairie fire. None of
the family keep-sakes or personal wear
ing apparel were saved, leaving Mr..
and Mrs Reed almost without change
of clothing. Favorable wind saved the
barns and out buildings on the place.
Mr.. Reeds loss is in the neighbor-
hood of So, 600 above insurance. He carri-
ed 81, 500 on building, $500 on contents.
He is thankful to all who made desper-
ate efforts to assist him during the fire.
Geo. w. Schroeder sustained a loss
of about $500 by fire that swept over
bis 40-aere timber tract, the eastern
portion of the Edward Silbaugh farm
northeast of town. Levi Aliens saw
mill was at work on the place saving
lumber, spark from the smoke stack
igniting the grass and leaves nearby
Flames were swept through the timber
and only by desperate fighting by thir-
" or more r1en who congregated was
adjoining farm property saved. About
go cords of wood. some lumber and saw
logs were burned.
Mr.. Schroeder is thankful to those
who came to his assistance and helped
to prevent the spread of flames.
On the Liberty Pole farm of Peter l..
Fortney his stave silo and corn crib
were blown down.
We hear that a siio was blown down
on the place Of Hans Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
WAR HORSES WANTED

Your reliable horse buyers, who
have been buying horses from
you in the past, are back again.
They want to buy 100 Horses
and Mares, from A years upwards,
weighing from 1000 to 1900 lbs.
Do not fail to bring your draft
horses if you have any, as / want
same. VIII be at Viroqua from
Monday, May 8, to Friday, MAY IL
JOSEPH & LEVI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
Specials for Friday and Saturday
a Program 10 Please All

AT the Methodist church, next Mon
day evening, under direction of Miss
Weimer and Prof. Paekman, will be
given a recital and program of choice
instrumental and vocal music, consist
ing of Is numbers Most of the music
ally inclined young people of the city
are on the program. Admission will
be 10 and Is cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
A Good Deal of Sticking Up

Friday was clsan-up day in the city,
and there was hustling in all directions
and creditable work done In fact so
much was accomplished that the city
haulers have not yet completed their
work of dumping garbage and junk.
And still there are many corners and
other places to clear up
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-10
TOUCHES THE VITAL POINT
Second Candidate for the Legislature
Makes His Announcement

The CENSOR has no candidate for the
legislature or any other position to be
nominated at the coming primary It's
purpose is to use all sairly. We do de-
sire, however, to eall attention TO the
announcement of a candidacy made in
the Readstown Tribune, the paper pub
lished in the home village of Clarence
II. Carter, chairman of the county
board of supervisors. Mr.. Carter says
over his own signature that he is cam
didate for the republican nomination
for member of the legislature, and his
declaration of principles and purposes
is SO direct and positive that none can
misunderstood or misinterpret his words.
You who are interested in the all inn
portant taxation question and in favor
of economy in state expenditures will
read the statement with interest. Mr.
Carter is a man who will make no idle
promises. Read his plain and import
ant words:
ut is INV firm conviction that we
have too many Offices, olong sessions
of the legislature, too many unnecessary
laws and al together too much taxa
tion. These abuses can only be correct
ed through the legislature.
If elected, shall work for the cor
rection of the things indicated, which
believe to be wrong, and shall at all
times vote and work for ECONOMY
AND LESS TAXATION, which | re-
gard as the paramount issues
The promises now make to you be-
fore election will be faithfully fulfilled
after election.