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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
TEUTONS RETAKE
FORT DOUAUMONT
Also Take Village of cumieres in
Great Offensive.
TOWN is TAKEN BY STORM
Most Savage Fighting in Any Theater
Of War Being Waaed From Dead
Mans Hill Eastward to Ruins
of Fortress.

Paris. May 26-Tbe Germans have
reoccupied Fort Douaumont, while the
French hold the immediate approach
to that position. This announcement
is made in the official communication
issued on Wednesday by The French
war Office, which says that two new
divisions of Bavarians effected the
recapture after a series of furious at
tacks.
This success of the Germans fol
lowed capture by the Teutonic troops
of a portion of the village of Cumi
eres, east of Dead Mans HILL The
fighting at this point developed into
hand-to-hand struggle. The French
were faced by more than three di
visions here.
Ten thousand men have gone down
to slaughter in what is rapidly becom
ing the bloodiest engagement of the
three months battle of Verdun.
From Dead Mans hill eastward to
the ruins OF Fort Douaumont the most
savage struggle in any theater OF
war in the past two months is being
waged
The fighting i'll the ruins of Fort
Douaumont attained the greatest VIC
lence at noon. The Germans battled
French positions from Tniaumont to
Douaumont in a steady drum-fire. From
behind great clouds of dust thrown up
by shells the gray columns OF Germans
emerged on a mad run for the French
works.
While French machine guns sprayed
the advancing lines the charging Ger
mans reached the western and north
western edges of Douaumont fort and
came to grips with the French de-
tenders. Groups OF men struggled at
such close quarters that bayonets and
grenades became useless and resort
was had to knives. The opposing ar.
tillery meanwhile sent shells shrieking
over the fort, searching out enemy
reserves.
Berlin (via Londonl, May 26.-The
capture by Thuringian troops of the
village OF Cumieres, east CT Dead
Mans hill, on the Verdun front was
announced by the war Office. Tie vii.
lage was taken by storm. So far more
than 800 prisoners, including officers,
have been taken by the Germans in
this operation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
BRITISH ARE DRIVEN BACK.
One and one-Third Miles Of Trenches
Captured by Germans.

One ana one-Third Miles Of Trenches
Captured by Germans.
London, May 24.-The British war
Office, In an official statement on Mon
day, admits that the Germans pene-
trated the British front north of the
yimy ridge for length of 1900 yards
and to depth of 300 yards.
Berlin. May 24-Several lines of
British positions ON a front of about
one and one-third miles have been
captured by the Germans southwest CT
Gvenchy- En-Gebelle. it was officially
announced on Monday.
French troops obtained a footing in
the quarry south of Haudromont, on
the bank Of the Meuse, the report adj
mits.
German troops stunned french po-
siticns on the eastern spurs of Hill
304, ON the Verdun front. A thousand
French soldiers were captured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Sober Thought REQUIRED

At the close of the war the European
countries will all be poor; they will
want to pay us in their own goods, for
gold stocks will be drained low and If
VIII be impossible to sustain huge and
continuing unfavorable trade bal
ances. This is an aspect that must
be recognized also on this side. There
never was a time in any country's
history when there was such great
need for analytical. expert study of
trade conditions. as in the present
epoch of this country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
FIGHT STILL ON
At Fl. DOUAUMONT
French Continues Driv- Against
Germans.
BATTLE FOR DEAD MAN HILL
Paris Statement Says kaiser's Men
Gained Footing in Position Near
Verdun, But Were Later
Dislodged.

Paris, May 25.-In the Verdun re-
gion the German counter-attacks have
assumed an extremely violent charac-
ter on the whole French front, accord
ing to admissions of the war office on
Tuesday. The Germans made two des-
perate assaults on the left of the Meuse
and gained a footing on Dead Mans
hill. but were dislodged.
Spurred on by their success in TAX
ing the larger portion of Fort Douau-
mont from the Germans. the French
are continuing their terrific drive in an
effort to dislodge the enemy from the
small angle still retained.
Fighting continued with extreme
violence on both banks of the Meuse
along the Verdun front all night Two
German counter-attacks on French po-
sitions on Hill 304 failed completely.
the war office announced at Paris The
French made further gains within Fort
Douaumont.
The battle around Hill 304 was es-
pecialIy severe. In attacking French
positions on ths west side OF the hill
the Germans used liquid gas, the Of
fetal statement says. and penetrated
one of the French trenches, but were
disiodged at once.
East OF the Meuse the principal
lighting was in the sector between
Thiaumont and Douaumont The Ger
mans attacked in mass formation and
are said to have suffered enormous
losses They succeeded in reoccupy-
ing one of the trenches north of
Thiaumont farm which had been cap
tured by the French.
An official statement from the Ger
man war Office denies the French claim
thae practically all of what remains Of
shelI-wrecked Fort Douaumont is in
French hands.
South Of the ruins of Fort Douau-
mont and south of the village of Dou-
aumont. an engagement is still going
on, said the German statement. Fort
Douaumont remained firmly in our
hands
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
HOLDS SMALL JURY IS VALID.
U. S. Supreme Court AfFirns Verdict
by Fve.sixths of Panel.


by Five-Sixths of Panel.
Washington, May 24.-Juries Of less
than twelve men when required by
common law and verdicts by less
than the entire jury. when provided
for by the state law are valid in cases.
even those arising under federal law,
the Supreme court held on Monday
The decision upheld the Minnesota
law permitting flve-sixths Of jury to
return a verdict after being out IL
hours and a Virginia statute authoriz.
ing trials before seven jurors. Two
judgments against railroads were af-
firmed.
The Supreme court annulled as IN.
constitutional the Wisconsin statute
making il the duty Of state officials to
revoke the license to do business in
the state Of any foreign corporation
which shall remove into any federal
court any action against it by any
citizen of the state upon any claim
or cause of action arising within the
state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Committee Reports Measure TO House
Carrying S241 ,44e, 15f.9e.

Washington. May 26.-The naval ap-
preparation bill, the biggest national
defense measure-was reported to the
house on Wednesday from the naval
affairs committee 1t carried total
of S241, 44s, 1879. about s90.000.0 600
more than last years bill.
The biggest item is the building pro-
gram. Counting the cost for the first
year of the program provided in the
measure and making appropriations
for continued work on vessels au-
thorized heretofore, with the ammuni-
ton supplies for the ships that will
be finished during the coming year it
amounts to s9s,s59.378.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Merrill Plans aEIx Week y

Merrill-Merrill is to have Fly
week. A committee has offered
prizes for the best fly traps made by
the boys of the city or others who are
interested. A first prize of SIS, a sec.
ond prize of S. and third prize of So
have been offered. This will be of spe-
cial interest to students in the manual
training departments throughout the
city, and will also assist the city in
becoming rid of the numerous flies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
investigating Roy,s Death.

Berlin Chief of Police Czinsky no
tified Coroner George w Morton of
the death of Joseph Leshniak, 10
years old, at Yates hospital. The po-
lice are investigating report that the
Leshniak boy was assaulted in the
school yard BY larger schoolmate
who beat him in a terrible manner
The day following he complained of
feeling i'll and his parents sent for a
physician. The boy died three days
later.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Farmer leaves Bio Estate

La Crosse Richard w. Holberg,
who died in the town of Pennington
on May 8, said to be the richest farm
er in La Crosse county, left an estate
of 100000 personal property, and 49,.
500 in real estate, according to petit
ton filed with the probate court
Holberg inherited most of his wealth
from brother who died in Germany
seven years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31

Kenosha Charging false arrest,
Mrs. Frances Istyanek of Kenosha has
filed suit for $4,000 damages in the
circuit court here, naming Joseph
Greenwald defendant. Mrs. Istvanek
was arrested on the complaint of
Greenwald last November, charged
with theft of chicken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Ore Congestion at Superior.

Superior Scarcity of boats is caus-
ing the Great Northern docks here TO
become so congested with ore that
only early relief can prevent serious
handicaps to shipments from the
mines. More than 100000 tons are
now in the pockets of the docks;
enough to fill over thirty great
freighters. and $500 carloads are in
the yards to await handling which is
impossible until vessels are secured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Adequate Tariff Duties Needed

A census report made public a few
days ago showed that some progress
had been made in developing the dive.
stun industry between 1909 ana 1914
but the progress was almost as MOTH.
ing as compared with what is neees.
sary II our chemists are to be IN q
position TO provide dyes for this conn.
try. Unless adequate tariff duties are
levied on foreign dyes, We shall have
real competition only on such colors
as Americans make. - Philadelphia
Press. 80
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Farm Workers Meet

Birchwood-Seventy winners in as
many counties throughout the state in
farm management contests held a
meeting at Barron to further their
knowledge in this line. The represen-
tatives visited the farms in the vicin.
ity of Barron to gather ideas of north
ern Wisconsin methods in agriculture
and dairying.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
viii investigate Sailors peatb,

Sheboygan = Information given to
Coroner Van Zanten by a fireman on
the Lake Shore Stone Company's
steamer Hennepin has started an in
vestigation that may lead to muir
der charge on the death of Robert
Herman, who was found drowned in
the Sheboygan river few days ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
New Bank at Rarrnn

Cumberland A charter has been
granted K. E. Thompson, Otto Berg,
N. o. Strand, ]. w. Taylor, and Chas.
A. Taylor for the organization of the
First National bank of Barron. The
new bank, which will make the third
bank in Barron, will have a capital
stock of $4,000 and will be under the
management of K. E. Thompson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
traveller i f..eet Il eIpeslo ).

Superior Elaborate preparations
have been made by Superior members
of the Knights of the Grip who viii act
as host this year for the eighteenth
annual convention of the Wisconsin
Grand Council United Commercial
Travellers of America The conven-
ton viii open here Thursday, June /,
and will continue through for three
days, Several thousand members from
throughout the state are expected TO
attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
VIII Build Concrete Road.

Green Bay-An unsuccessful at,
tempt was made by the Brown county
board of supervisors to rescind all
proceedings held in connection with
issuing $4,000 in bonds for building
eighty-five miles of concrete highway.
BY vote of 10 to 16, the supervisors
turned down the resolution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Sixty to Be Graduated.

Janesville-There will be a class Of
sixty graduated from the GAINESVILLE
high school IN June. This is a decrease
in number, as compared to last year.
A pageant and Shakespearian masque
win be the features of the graduation
exercises, There are twenty-five boys
in the graduating class.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
wIn Rsopen summer AoteL

Oconomowoc-C. R. Wilson of Chi
cago has leased the Draper hall sum-
mer hotel property from its owner,
Floyd D. Mckay of Chicago, and will
open the hotel as a summer resort as
early in June as possible. Mr. Wilson
has been in the hotel business in Chi
cago, San Francisco and other cities
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
PLANS 500. COO Armorv.

La Crosse-Plans are being made
for a campaign for funds for an arm
DRY costing 100000. Members of Co.
NJ, Wisconsin National guard; mem
bers of the hospital corps, Capt. Frank
Fowler of the Wisconsin Aero corps
and Adjt. Gen Orlando Holway are
leaders in the movement,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
APPROVES L. D. BRANoEIs.

Senate Committee Votes 10 to In
Favor of His Selection.
Washington. May 26.-The senate ju-
dietary committee, after weeks of con.
si6eration, by vote of 10 to 8, de-
cided on Wednesday to make a favor
able report 20 the senate on the nomi-
natiou of Louis d. Brandeis to be an
associate justice of the Supreme court.
The result was a straight party vote,
the ten Democrats voting to favorably
report the nomination while the eight
Republicans voted against such action.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Trust COMPANIES vcToRs.
Wide Interest in Ruling by New Yori
Court

Wide Interest in Ruling by New York
Court
New York. May 24.-Judge Charles
N Hough Of the United States dis.
trict court. in a ruling, held that the
spe,1aI war tax on bankers could not
be applied to the entire working capt.
tai surplus and undivided profits Of
trust companies The judge directed
verdict for the paintiG in the suit
through which the Farm rs Loan and
Trust company sought to recover from
the collector OF internal revenue for
the Second district $4,000 paid by the
trust company under the special tax
act Judge Hough 3 decision is Of in
terest 10 trust companies throughout
the country. The government will ap-
peal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Plan New Church for St. ANN.

Somerset - The Catholic congrega-
ton of st. Ann has voted $4,000 for
a new church that will be erected here
near the site of the present church
this coming summer. 1t will be of
brick and stone and one of the largest
church edifices in northwestern Wis
consin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
EVELYN THAw WEEDS AGAIN.
Divorced Wife OF Slayer Married to
Son OF Lite italian General.

Elliott c:Cy, Md, May 26.-Evelyu
Nas5iC Thaw was married here on
Wednesday to Virgil James Montani
son of the late Brig. Gen. Joseph Mon
TAM of the royal Italian army. Mr.
Montani is better known as Jack Cliff
ford, his professional name for many
years. For three seasons he has been
the dancing partner Of his bride, Both
gave their age as thirty-one. They
were married by Rev Edward j. Sny
der. pastor of the Emery Methodist
Episcopal church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
podaevlIIe Is GROWING.

Dodgeville-Ten new homes are I'M
der construction and it is estimated
that twenty more will be built. Be
sides these about $3.50 viii be spent
remodeling dwellings. Dodgeville is
fiourishing and the gain in population
viii be about 500 over the last CEN
sus
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Former kenosha sister Dies.

Kenosha - Sister Mary Theckla, II
years old, and for many years promi-
nent in educational work of the com
munity of the Sisters of st. Mary,
died suddenly at st. Katherine's
school at Davenport, la. The remains
were buried at Green Ridge cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
eeorne Ade Moose pelenate.

Lafayette, Ind, May 26.-The Pro
gressi' party state delegates met at
Rensselaer, and elected George AIDE. the
author and playwright. and DR.. c. F.
Coffin Of Monticello as Tenth district
delegates to the national convention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
RETREAT ADMITTED BY ROME.
5ulgarians Join Austrian Troops in
Drive Against Italians.

Rome (via Paris), May 25.-Along
the Isonzo front the Italians have
made prisoners Of Bulgarians, showing
that Bul,ars have joined the Austrians
in their present offensive.
The official statement issued here
on Tuesday in part IS as follows
I'm the SGgana valley between the
Astico and the Brenta our troops fell
back gradually on their main lines al
ter repulsing Austrian attacks through
out the day of May o. The retreat
was orderly and spontaneous.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Held on Murder Charge.

Wausau-A coroner's jury held that
Frederick Jacks, 50 years old and
wealthy, died as the result of wounds
inflicted by Theodore Sternberg, his
son-in-law. Jacks was found dead on
May IS at his home in the town of
Easton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
New Rural Carriers Named.

Washington - Rural mail carriers
have been named for Wisconsin as
follows: John c. Baum. Kenosha;
Patrick Murphy. Lublin: H Harry
BIoestein, Madison; Lloyd J. Halbman,
Merrimack
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Wants Americans Protected.

Washington. May 26.--The foreign
relations committee voted to recon-
mend to the senate that immediate ae-
ton be taken for the protection of
American lives and property in the
revolution zone in ireland.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
UnhoIy Trinity

The suggestion that the nation he
governed by commission of three
presidents is not so bad if the admin
istration must be Democratic. II
takes about three Democrats to do the
work that one Republican can do
much Observation-Disclosures Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
COLONEL ACCEPTS c. o. p. AID.

Country Is In Heroic Mood and He's
Willing to Run, Roosevelt Says.
Oyster Bay, L. l., May 24.-Theodore
Roosevelt accepted the support of a
committee of leading Republicans who
asked him to be a candidate for presi-
dent. He indicated that he had found
the country in the heroic mood he had
demanded, in his Trinidad speech. as
a condition of his candidacy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
st So. Gao for MlsslsslnnI Riuer

Washington, May 25.-The senate
voted an appropriation OF $1.500. 900
for improving the Mississippi river
between the mouth of the Missouri
and Minneapolis. an increase Of $500.
900 over the house appropriation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Wisconsin Pensions Granted.

Washington Pensions have been
granted to the following Wisconsin
persons: Karl Gulexson. Colfax, s12;
Cheney |. Maltby, Stew 9 lint, $12;
Clara T. Kinds, Galesyilie, $12; AL
dora Scribbons, New Lisbon, S12:
Magdalena Scherer, West Bend, $12
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
-Four Die in Nevada Mine Fire.

Virginia City. New. May 26.-At
least four men have persisted in fire
raging in the yellow Jacket mine near
here. Two bodies have been recov-
cred. yellow Jacket is in the Gold Hill
district
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Greek Steamer snnk

Marseilles, France, May 25.-The
Greek steamer Adamantios Koreis
2947 tons, has been sunk by an Aus
trian submarine n the Mediterranean.
The crew was picked up and landed
here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31

Brownsville, Tex, May 25.-Col.
Louis NORM. charged with planning
an uprising in south Texas and Vic
toriano Ponce. attempted 10 escape
from rangers rs miles north Of here
and we're shot and killed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Clerks seek Early Closing.

Sheboygan-S heboygan retail clerks
are circulating petitions for the clos
ing of the retail stores at $50 o'clock
on Saturday nights during July and
August and keeping the stores open
Friday nights until 9 o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Fond du Lac Library Robbed.

Fond du Lac-The police have taken
into custody a man giving his name as
Ben Henry, alias Lonrich, charged
with robbery. Among the places en-
tered was the public library, where Sc
was taken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Boys Caught In Storm.

Green Bay-Caught in a rowboat in
heavy blow during storm on Green
Bay, Cecil Duclon and George Lemon,
boys OF 10 years, barely escaped losing
their lives,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
PORTO RIcAN BILL PASSED
House Kills an Amendment Giving
Wcn1en the Ballot.

Women the Ballot.
Washington. May 25.-The house on
Tuesday struck from the Porto Rican
bill, by a vote of so TO SO. an amend.
ment designed 10 grant woman sui.
frage t. the island The bill then
passed without roll call. virtually as
introduced. The tie on the amend.
ment showed a complete disregard OF
party lines, although more Democrats
than Republicans voted against it. The
amendment was inserted in the bill
by Mr.. Mann, minority leader The
bin, as passed. gives the Porto Rican
government all Of its internal revenue,
which 1t is said are used in Porto Rico
or this country.
The measure now goes to the sen
ate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Two ships sunk.

Copenhagen, May s4,-The German
steamship Worms of Hamburg Is be-
leved to have been sunk in the Baltic
BY a Russian submarine. The Swed-
ish steamship Rosalin6. SIT tons, has
been sunk by q mine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Aid Preparedness Cause.

Oshkosh - Oshkosh merchants are
helping the preparedness issue by
display of cards in show windows.
The cards are adorned with United
States flag in colors and underneath
is the wording: 1--WE Are for Pre-
paredness."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
neath h Illinois Storm.

Peoria, H., May ga severe storm
which swept central Illinois did consid-
cradle damage to farm property,
caused the loss of numerous buildings
by fire and caused the death of Fred
Sparker, a farmland
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
All Records Are Broken

Sydney. n. S. W. May 26.-The
American steamer Ventura. from San
Francisco. reported that it had picked
up wireless messages from the station
at Tuekerton. ~ J.. when 5000 miles
from the American plant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
MiII Enlarne Nm Plant

JefIerson-The CarnatiOn MIX Prod
uct company Of this city will this sum
mer add s109.000 addition to their
plant. A smoke stack $50 feet hish
has Just been completed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Prizes for Best Cheese.

Mahshfield-M Merchants are out with
a long list of prizes that will be offered
in connection with the cheese scoring
contest to be held under the auspices
of the Central Wisconsin Cheesemak-
ers, Buttermakers and Dairymen's as
sociation at Marshfield on June 10.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
pr.shuterians eel s75o. Gee.

Atlantic City. n. j., May PA gift
of $3.50. 900 to the relief and sustenta-
tion fund of the Presbyterian church
was announced at Mondays session of
the general assembly. II was given by
the late Mrs. D. n. James.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Paws 500. 600 for Lot

Sheboygan ~ Twenty thousand dol
lars was paid for a residence site on
Wisconsin avenue, near Eighth street,
with frontage of 120 feet. 1t was the
highest price ever paid for a residence
lot in Sheboygan.