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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Richardson Appointment PIeases.

The appointment of Mai. Lorain T.
Richardson, U. S. A.. as brigadier gen.
eral, In command of the Wisconsin
brigade of infantry, was popular one.
General Richardson has been inspector
of the Wisconsin National Guard for
nearly two years, and during that time
has demonstrated his ability as an Off
Ger. simultaneously with the an
nouncement of his appointment to the
command of the Wisconsin brigade,
came the report of his promotion from
captain to major in the regular army.
More than 5000 members of the
Guard and 1000 visitors cheered the
new commander, as Gen. Charles King
pinned two bronze stars. the insignia
Of his rank, on the shoulder straps
of General Richardson's coat.
Adjutant General Holway read the
order of the war department and con-
graduated the Guard on the appoint
ment. General Holway said:
"Men and officers of the Wisconsin
National Guard, you constitute the
first provisional brigade ever assem-
bled on these grounds. You have been
called here into the service of the
United States. 1t is the good fortune
Of the state To have available for this
command an army officer of great abil-
ity by whose instruction you have
protited during the past two years.
Maj. Lorain r. Richardson has been
called to command the brigade"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
u. S. TO DISCHARGE
MARRIED SOLDIERS
Members of National Guard Win
Families Released.
APPEALS SENT WASHINGTON
one-Third of Men in Guard VIII 30
Affected by New Order Issued
by Secretary of War
Baker.

Washington, July 7.-Married men
who have families dependent on them
will be excused from service in the
National Guard units of the country
during their present mobilization Tor
Mexican border service. Secretary OF
War Baker made this announcement.
The discharge with h0Ao- will be CIV
en-. Under the order .ember OF the
guard who is supporting dependent
father or mother may also be excused
from service.
Secretary Baker and his advisers de-
cided that this step was imperative TO
meet appeals which have been flood
ing the war department on behalf OK
thousands of guardsmen whose famil-
les have been left destitute by the
presidents call upon the state forces
for service on the Mexican border.
one-Third Affected.
There has been no tabulation of pc
titions, but some officials estimated
that fully one-third of all the men in
the National Guard might be affected
by the order, which applies to troops
now on the border as well as those
waiting to move.
Army recruiting officers have orders
not to enlist married men who have
dependent families. About one appli-
cant in every five for enlistment in the
regular army is accepted.
The war department announced that
department commanders have been
authorized to waive physical defects in
cases pertaining to officers and enlist
ed men of the National Guard in &C.
cordance with their judgment"
The militia "slackers," those who de-
cline to take the federal oath of serv-
ice bringing them under complete juris-
diction of the president, will be pun
isned by being kept in training camps
at points of mobilization. They will be
given the severest kind of training.
New York Sends Cavalry.
New York, uly7.-Squadron A, cav
airy, 500 strong, and machine gun
company departed for the border.
Squadron A was followed by the first
squadron OF the First cavalry.
Kansas Troops Leave.
Fort Riley, Kan, July IA battery,
field artillery, and the Kansas Signal
corps departed from here for the bor-
der. The headquarters, supply and
machine gun companies and the hos
pital corps and band of the First in
fantry regiment followed.
5000 at Douglas.
Douglas, Ariz., July THE arrival
of the Fifth New Jersey regiment in
creased the number of state troops here
to approximately 1900. With $500
regulars, the total number of troops
here is nearly 6,4O0.
Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind, July
1.-THE entraining of the Indiana
troops for the Mexico border began
when the artillery battalion, composed
of A battery, B battery and G battery,
prepared to move.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12

There We're indications soon after
the arrival Of the Wisconsin boys that
they would soon get new mounts. II
was reported that a consignment of
20.o00 horses had just been received
az the government supply station.
TIE Wisconsin troops are enc4m3ed
in the middle of vast prairie that
stretches as far as the eye can see. II
IS 50 vast that the Badger soldiers
seem lost in it.
Attention, company Forward
SLIDE this was the new command
suggested to the officers of Troop A
and Battery \ when the men encoun-
tered the sea Of mud In the middle OF
which they were forced to pitch their
tents, one soldier said that he would
like to tackle the Mexicans there. for
the foe couldn't run very fast.
The Wisconsin soldiers had their
first brnsh with the Mexicans when
three "Greasers" were found riding the
blind baggage just before the arrival
of the train at San Antonio. The en-
envy was elected from his position
after bloodlesS battle.
The Wisconsin troops do not expect
10 remain in camp at San Antonio very
long. Ii is known that the cavalry and
artillery are IN great demand for Dor
der duty. and It is believed that the
Badger troop and battery will be or
dered TO some point on the line within
the next few weeks at least.
Motor cars are doing the work of
horses here. Several hundred automo-
biles are rushing about the camp. pull
ing the heavy cannon, carrying the
men, and hauling water for the troops.
The busy motor cars add to the scene
of activity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
CAPTAIN TAUscHER ACQUITTED.

New York, July Capt. Hans
Tauscher was acquitted on Friday in
the federal court of setting on foot,
providing for and preparing means for
a military expedition against Canada
and of conspiring to that end with
Captain Won Papen, recalled German
military attache; Horst Won der Goltz
and others.
When foreman Hodgeman pro-
claimed the captain not guilty, Cap
tain Tauscher drew a long breath of
relief and turned happily to his wife.
Nine. Gadsh gasped and stretched
her hand out to meet her husbands,
and his daughter Lolita gave him an
enthusiastic kiss.
Assistant United States District At
torney Wood moved the dismissal of
supplemental indictments against
TauScher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
PROPER FOOD FOR MILITIA
Resolution introduced in Lower House
Asking for information Concern
ing Troops.

Washington, July Conformation as
to the conditions under which the mi
litia Is being transported to the Next
can border is demanded in a resolu-
ton introduced in the house by Rep
resentative Moore of Pennsylvania.
The resolution recites neglect of sani-
tary conditions, and of failure to sup
ply the troops with proper food and
equipment. 1t also asks if it is true
that troop trains are being sidetracked
en- route to accommodate private bust
ness, and that the troops are not prop
erly equipped to defend their country
in battle if called upon to do so.''
The resolution was referred to the
house military affairs committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Officers Congratulate Commander.

Fifty-one officers, the commissioned
men of the First regiment, led by Col.
John p. Joachim of Madison and Lieut..
Col. Peter Piasecki of Milwaukee. in
fun uniform and wearing side arms.
marched from their camp to the quar-
tiers occupied by Brig. Gen. Lorrain T.
Richardson. newly appointed COM
handing officer of the brigade. and
formally congratulated him upon his
promotion TO major and appointment
TO brigadier general. General Rich
ardson thanked them briefly and gave
them short information and instruc-
tions concerning The train schedule for
the southern trip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
FLYNN GIVEN K. o. BY DILLON.
Fireman Takes Count in Fourth Round
in Bout at Dewey, Okla.

Dewey, Okla, July 6.-Jack Dillon.
the Indiana heavyweight, knocked out
Jim Flynn, the Colorado fireman, in
the fourth round of their fight here on
Tuesday. The fight was scheduled to
go 10 rounds.
Flynn was fioored three times in the
fourth round and took the count of
nine in two of the knOckdowns. Flynn
made no attempt to defend himself
and short right sent him to the mat
for the third time.
Referee Ed ~Cochrane then counted
ten. Flynn arose at the tenth count,
but 1t was too late.
East Chicago, Ind. July 6.-Johnny
Dundee gave Ever Hammer a boxing
lesson in a great ten-round fight on
the Indiana sand dunes on Tuesday.
The Italian had eight of the ten
fighting spells. The third and eighth
were Ever's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
GAIN IN WHEAT EXPORTS.
May Total First Reported After Ten
Disastrous Months.

Washington, July Ga slight gain
in exports of wheat for May-the first
after ten disastrous months-was re-
ported by the commerce department.
The export was 1869, 500 bushels,
against 14,1S2,447 for May, 1915. Ow-
ing to prevailing high prices of last
year, however, the cash figures show a
loss for the month of more than ST.,
100000.
Corn exported during May totaled
4,9S9,262 bushels, against 1901, 21S in
1915.
Expectations of fresh beef for May
were 14,515.590 pounds, against 49,
543,015 for May. 1915.
Grouping the following commodities
-breadstuffs, cotton-seed oil, cattle,
hogs and sheep, meat and dairy prod
ducts, cotton and mineral oils-the
figures for May show exports of
S117,775,925, as against 500, T62, 475
for May, 1915.
Figures for the last IL months end
ing May 80 also show a gain. total ex-
ports in this group being S1,102, 49,
S44-an increase of approximately
SS0,0O0,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12

Corpl Fred Sammond, Farrier James
Leaman. Sergt f, r. Richter and Pri-
Yates Carol Slensby, Clyde Fuller and
William Hun,ley Of the troop were the
only ones in thar organization who did
rot have herths to sleep in. They were
in a car with the horses
TIE other fellows gave them the
laugh. until they learned that all the
jam was in the same car, and that IL
was rapidly disappearing.
There was lot Of kidding" when
the boys who had 10 sleep in the upper
berths went To bed the first night. The
uppers were hot. aud the occupants
rolled little before going 70 sleep,
But a little later they became cool, and
in the morning the uppers were sleep
ing peacefully while the lucky low.
ers voke up to find themselves covered
eirh SCOT ANA cinders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
BADGER TROOPS IN
CAMP NEAR BORDER
Wisconsin Advance Guard Pitches
Tents in the Mud.
MEN PRAISED BY REGULARS
Declared Flnest.Looking Body Of State
Soldiers Yet Seen in Texas-Get
Cheering Reception in
San Antonio.

San Antonio. Tex.-Hailed by regu'
lar army officers as the finest-lOoking
body of Guardsmen that has yet
reached the border. Troop A and Bat
terry A, Wisconsin National Guard, are
now intrenched near the front. II was
not for military reasons that the Wis
consin soldiers dug themselves in,
Immediately after their arrival at Fort
Sam Houston. They couldn't help them
selves.
When the Wisconsin soldiers de
trained after their long ride from
Camp Dot glas. they were directed TO
their camping ground, which had re-
Gently been deserted by the Texas
Guard. when that body Of troops was
moved to the border When the Badg-
ers arrived at the camp they found
a sea of sticky mud. into which they
sank foot deep at every step. 1t
was anything but encouraging, but the
men of WiscOnsin--rich youths, unac-
customed to such conditions, working
side by side with the sons of labor
ing men-fell to work with a VIII, and
soon had their tents pitched In the
middle of the sea of mud.
In spite of the bad weather condi-
tions, the Wisconsin troops found
their camp site good one Several
small buildings. water connections, and
other conveniences had been left by
the troops that had occupied the camp
before and the Badgers took posses
sion Of them.
Society women of San Antonio gave
the Wisconsin boys a cheering recep-
ton. The boys had hardly got into
camp when the women appeared with
fruit, ice cream and cold drinks, which
the men appreciated after their long
trip with the regulation army fare.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
CALL EXPERTS TO AID oRPET
Defense Plays Some of Its Trump
Cards-State Makes Bit
ter Fight.

Waukegan. H., July 6.-The defense
in the trial of VIII FL. Orpet, charged
with the murder of Marion Lambert,
played some of its trump cards. Elk
pert tOxicologists, chemists and alien.
lists took the witness stand during the
day to aid the college boy in his fight
for life.
These did not testify, however, with
out a bitter fight being put up against
their testimony by the prosecution.
Alenists. testifying in a murder trial,
is a new thing in Lake county. and
Prosecutors Ralph ]. Dady and David
r. JOslyn attacked the testimony from
all possible angles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Soldiers Grateful for Candy.

Col. J. Z. Joachim of the First regl-
ment announced that the boys Of his
regiment We're very grateful to Miss
Eleanor Poehlman and the other Mil
waukee girls, who had collected the
candy which was distributed among
them. There We're 66l boxes Of the
sweets. Capt Gustav Stearns. chap
lain and postmaster CT the regiment.
received the candy and looked after its
distribution. Captain StearnS Wa al
so delegated 10 answer the letter and
verses which accompanied she boxes
Of candy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Musicians in Demand.

The First Regiment band was nearly
wiped out when it lost 20 of it's 20
men, but those who We're left were
not dlsheartened, and an effort was
made to recruit the band in novel
way. A hunt was made for musicians
throughout the entire regiment, and
those who were found were transferred
to the band. A dozen or more musi-
clans were found among the soldiers,
but some OF these had been rejected
by the examiners The men who were
lost to the band we're Drum Major
Charles Wright. Chief Musician
Charlie; Mann. Quartermaster John
Scherer Anton Friedel. tuba; John
Wisdeubeck. trombone; Corp. William
Faust. eornet; Leroy Bester. trombone {:
Joseph Abel. norm; w. Wlttwer, clari-
net; J. Nelson, cornet; John Horst
meier, tuba; William Brown. bass
drum; Edward Koch. Milwaukee. pic
colo; Alfred Weimarm, clarinet: Louis
Watzke, clarinet; Carl Johnson. cor
net; Harold Cohn. clarinet; John Pc
trazini, baritone: William La Mathe,
cook
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Train Carefully Guarded.

The Wisconsin troops learned while
on the last leg OF their Journey what
extraordinary precautions had been
taken to guard the roads over which
the troop train was passing. 1t was
reported that several switches had
been found open. and information
reached the Wisconsin train that
guards had been placed Mt all bridges.
A large number of Mexicans We're seen
in the country through which the train
passed as II neured the end of the
trip. Because of the danger. great Sc
crecy was maintained as to the move
ments OF the trains, and In the Texas
cities through which the train passed
the citizens did not know that the
Badgers were coming.
In the earlier stages Of the Journey
however. the natives in the cities and
in the country came out to greet the
Wisconsin soldiers Everywhere there
were the same words of praise and en-
c0uragement the same desire 10 do
something for the boys. II one of the
soldiers had letter or card to mail,
he lust tossed it out the window. Some
one near by always ran to pick ii up
and carry il 70 the nearest mailbox.
II the soldier didn't have a stamp. Ii
was Just as safe for him 10 throw out
his letter or card. for the person who
picked it up was always glad TO buy
one fer him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
An Unfortunate Beginning.

A young miner got married, and for
the first weeks housekeeping expenses
he save his wife the good round sum
Of 81. The girl. TO his surprise, &C
cepted the dollar cheerfully. and that
week they lived abundantly enough,
albeit plainly. So, for the second
week, the miner doled out only half a
dollar. Then his wife went for him.
She told him what she thought Of his
meanness- The house reverberated
with her indignation. The miner, in
the midst of the storm, clapped on his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Sour Peonle Drowned

Frankfort, Ky, July 6.-Four young
people, two girls and two men. We're
drowned in Kentucky river here. when
the boat in which they were riding up
set. The dead: Frances Camp, daugh.
tear of Swift Camp, editor OF the
Bourbon Home News at Paris; Ann
Embry of Paris: Carol Dale of Lex
taston Eugene Bush guuni. Lexington.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
SOCIETY NAMES ITS OFFICERS
Or. Robert J. Alley Is President of the
National Educational Association
Johnson First Vice President.

New York, July 7.-Dr. Robert ].
Alley, president of the University of
Maine, was unanimously named as the
next president of the National Educa-
tional association by the nominating
committee today. His name, together
with those of the other nominees. will
be presented TO the convention tomor-
row.
David Bancroft johnson of South
Carolina, was nominated as first vice
president, the office being customarily
accorded 20 the retiring president
Other vice presidents We're nominated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12

The rejected men were sad and
heartbroken. Everyone had made ap-
pHcation for second examination.
Company commanders who lost r,vn
whom they considered valuable to their
commands. protested to the army med
ical inspectors. demanded re-examina-
tons and checking up. But not one
man. who was in any way unfit for the
hardest kind Of service. was permitted
to be returned. Many of the reject
ed men are intending TO re-enust at
their home stations with the recruiting
officers there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
TWO RUSS COMMANDERS SHOT.
General Karpoff and Colonel Pertzoff
Wounded In Battle.

Petrograd, via London, July 6.-An
official statement issued by the Rus
sian war Office says:
Fighting in the region northwest
of Baranoyichi continues, the enemy
defending himself stubbornly and en-
deavoring to repulse our offensive. In
the village of Eklmovitchi, east of
Baranovichi, the railway station
changed hands several times, but now
is in our possession.
an the course of these engagements
the brave Major General Karpoff and
Colonel Pertzoff were wounded"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
MARYLAND MILITIA ON WAY
Fourth Regiment of Infantry Leaves
Camp Harrison for the Mex
mean Border.

Camp Harrison, Laurel. Nd, July g.
The Fourth regiment of infantry,
Maryland National Guard, 763 men
and 81 officers, under command of Col.
II. P. Jones, left here for the Mexican
border. The Fifth regiment, Troop A.
field hospital and ambulance company,
will depart later.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Best Is Aid-de-Camp.

Lieut. Fred Best. formerly vice pres
ident of the Wisconsin Trust company
and since mobilization of the Wiseon-
sin National Guard adjutant of the
Third battalion of the First infantry
has been appointed aid-de-camp to
Brig. Gen. Lorain T. Richardson.
Company b, First infantry. Fort At
kinson. has nine sets of brothers en-
listed and serving with the organlza-
ton. one family has three sons In
this company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
TRAIN KILLS ONE; HURTS FIVE,
Injured Persons in Auto Party Taken
to Hospital.

Ottumwa, Ia, July 4-One person
was killed and five We're injured when
an automobile in which they were rid
ing was struck by Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul passenger train at Far
son, Ia.
Mrs. Danford Dudgeon of Stockport,
Ia, was killed. The injured are Ban
ford Dudgeon. Carl Dudgeon, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. V. Frazey and son, Fairfield,
all of Stockport.
The injured were taken to hos
pital here, where 1t was said that all
would recover.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Spy CAPTURED in U. S.

Washington. July 6.-The justice de-
parrment bureau of investigation re-
ported the capture of Mexican spy
on the border. having in his possession
Il copy Of communication to Mexi-
can commander, giving details of the
disposition Of American forces along
the border.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
RUSS CAVALRY IN HUNGARY.
Patrols Cross carpathians and Blow
Up Supplies.

London, July 6.-Russlan cavalry
patrols have crossed the Carpathians
and entered Hungary. according 10 a
wireless dispatch received here from
Bucharest. The dispatch says than
the patrols advanced from Kimpolung
and entered Hungarian territory on
Tuesday. They cut telegraph wires
and blew up buildings in which food
and munitions were stored. 1t is add
ed that the news that invaders are
again on Hungarian soil caused a
teep impression in Budapest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Mexico CITY Banks Omen.

Mexico City. July 6.-Bank and
clearing houses. which for the last
few weeks have suspended operations.
due to government decree prohibit
ing them from operating in foreign
or local exchange. resumed business.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
commandments VIII Aid.

Buffalo. \. Y, July 6.-The state
convention Of the German-American
alliance closed here. \ resolution
adopted stated that in the Mexican
crisis the members placed their lives
at the service Of the nation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Refuse HartzeII Divorce.

Cincinnati. July domestic Rela-
tions Court Judge Charles w. Huffman
refused divorce 70 Professor Hart
zen. son Of Bishop J. C. HartzeH and
late a professor Of tie Illinois Wesley
an university, from Helen Hartzell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Bio Fire at Dubuque. Ia.

Dubuque, Ia, July 6.-Fire Quilted
the four-story building recently pur-
chased by the Moose lodge for home
and lodgerOoms. The loss on the
building will be S25,0oO, partly COW
cred by insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
The Preiimjnarles

We hear a great deal about nol,.,-
cal preferment.' said the inquisitive
person.
"oh, yes. The papers are full n,
it, answered the practical politici.1
Just what is meant by that?"
1T means tremendous amoun, =.
hard work and the most astonisbt1a
mental gymnastics on the part ~
the person preferred
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Negro Reprieved SIX Times.

Springfield. Ill, July 5.-For the
sixth time Governor Dunno on Satus
day reprieved Elston Scott, convicted
negro murderer. scheduled TO hang at
Nlurplyshoro July H. The reprieve is
for 90 days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Italians Capture Peaks.

Rome, July New successes have
been won by the Italians the war Office
announced. They have occupied the
summit of Monte Como. northwest of
the Pasubio, and captured the crest of
Monte Sellugio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
HoIdup in Yosemite Valley.

Yosemite Valley, Cal, July "a
bandit, single-handed, held up four
stages at Wawona. just outside of the
Yosemite Valley National park, and
from IS people collected S1O0 in cash
and an assortment of jewelry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12
Report Fewer LYnehinas.

Montgomery, Ala. July G.-Records
kept at the Tuskegee institute show
that there were - lynehingS in the
United States during the first six
months Of this year. Conpared with
81 for the same period a ye.. ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-07-12

Washington. July 6.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency has issued call
for the condition of the national
banks as the close Of business on Fri
day, June 50