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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-26

WILL NAME
A JUDGE
If Proposed Criminal Court
for Lake County is Great
ed There Will Be a $5,-
900 a Year Plum for Some
One.

The proposal to transfer one OF the
superior courts-Judge Greenwalds-
to Gary to create a new county court
to assume criminal jurisdiction, II
brought about will mean that the
criminal court, court room No. 4. viii
result in Governor Goodrich appoint
ing some Lake county lawyer TO be
judge of the county's first criminal
court.
indianapolis has q criminal court
BY having one in Lake county it is
pointed out that pressure would be re-
lieved as fast as the circuit court is
concerned and il like the three super
ior courts would go on with civil
cases.
Mentioned For Judge.
II the legislature transfers a court
to Gary and sets up a fifth court o.
record. the criminal court at Ham
mond or Crown Point. the $4,000
judgeship will be appointive until the
next election.
Spoken OF for criminal judge are
County Chairman z. Miles Norton and
Representative Edwin Davis of Grown
Point. Attorney Abe Ottenheimer Of
East Chicago. and Attorneys D. f.
Boone and z. G. sproat of Hammond
It is said some OF the men mentioned
have already laid wires to land the
plum.
The appointment. as stated, will rest
with GoVernor-eiect Goodrich.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-26

how to work and had no means of de-
termining whether or not hts products
were standard. 1t is a difficult mat
ter for the farmer to determine when
his vinegar is matured. how much
moisture is present in his butter,
whether or not the condiments or
spices he uses in the preparation OF
homemade sausage ana meat loaves
were pure or loaded with chemiesis." "
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-26

TIMES adverti~ing viii enable yon
10 break all your business records for
the yenr end Cell TINES ad man
riEht ayTny.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-26

A live newspaper for people who are
stIII on earth that's what THE
TIMES is.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-26

TINES advertising viii enable you
10 break nil your business records for
the year end. CrI TINES nd man
right .wsy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-26
VERY Ia TEST
WAR NE VS.


6By United Press CabIeEramo
BERNE, Dee. 26,-Rumors that the
svfss federal council contemplate
action similar to President Wilson's, il
reported in "a Berlin newspaper.
ROME Dee. rs - Germany
handed to the neutral nations
whose services are asked In form
ing peace suggestions. N seaird
packet containing terms which
she is willing to make peOce. The
packet was sent with instructions
that IL be forwarded I'm case the
powers actually requested terms,
it is rumored.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-26

The text as transmitted over saw
vile wireless does not contain anv
peace terms. Whether this is the en-
tire text of the note was not made
clear in the despatch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Big ManeuVer Is On.

San Antonio, Textile Wisconsin
brigade is now engaged in the big
divisional maneuver, which many of
the Badger soldiers believe and hope
will mark the end of their border train
ing.
This Wisconsin officers and men ex-
pect to make new record for eff
Texas capital and return. The hike,
under heavy marching orders. each
man carrying his full field equipment
of rifle, JayOnet. haversack, contain
ing his mess kit, soap, tower, tooth
brush, comb, canteen and shelter-half,
in which is carried a blanket, rain
blanket tent pins and ropes and extra
trousers, is the most strenuous pre-
gram ever entered upon by any of the
troops in the provisional division,
Badger officers have been honored
by being selected on the division staff
of General Green. Mai. Robert b. Nc
Coy of Sparta was called from Wis
cOnsin to become assistant chief of
staff. Maj. James W. Frew, medical
officer of the First regiment, MIlwau-
kee, was named assistant chief sur
geon. Over him is Lieut.. Col. e. l..
Munson, chief sanitary inspector of
the southern department. Lieut.. VIII
lis w. Barney. Milwaukee, was taken
from the field hospital to become chief
| dental surgeon of the division. Capt
George w. Nelson. Milwaukee. was
appointed commander of the only Ma
tional Guard ambulance company at
the post Under him are Lieut.. w.
G. Watkins, 0conto; John Armitage.
Milwaukee, and Jesse r. Bryant, Wau-
sau. Lieut.. L. Henderson, Beloit, was
appointed assistant TO Maj. John Mad
den, chief transportation officer, who
has complete charge of all trains mo-
tor truck trains. wagon and pack
trains.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
ProhIbltlonlsts AdoLt PIatform.

The prohibition state platform con-
vention met in the state capitol and
adopted a platform in accord with the
national prohibition platform. B. ".
Van Kuelen OF Oshkosh was chairman
and H. H. Tubbs of Elkhorn secretary.
A. ]. Benjamin of Milwaukee was cleo
ted state chairman.
The following members of the pro-
hibition state central committee were
named:
First district-H. H Tubbs, Elkhorn.
and o. r. Moyle. Racine.
Second district-Will E. Mack, FIT.
Atkinson, ard C. A. Paddock, Beaver
Dam.
Third district-H. s. Sigge&o, Madi-
son. and Peter T. James. Bloom City.
Fourth - l.. H. Willis, Wauwatosa,
and t. H. Sporleder, Milwaukee.
Fifth-C. II. Mott, Milwaukee; A. j.
Benjiman. Milwaukee. chairman.
Sixth-A r. Collins, Fond du Lac.
and B. e. Van Keuren. Oshkosh.
Seventh - Elmer Nedham. Midway.
and DR.. C. B. Mead. viroqua.
Eighth-Joseph v. CuIlins, Stevens
Point, and A. D. Hill, Grand Rapids.
Ninth r.. H. Churchill, Marinette.
and William Henderson, Green Bay.
Tenth - John WaidaI. Chetek, and
Benery White. Maiden Rock.
Eleventh-David w Emerson, Ash
land. and o. h Cespin, Grantsburg.
Following are the presidential elect
ors selected by the prohibition party
convention:
First-Charles W. schlafer. Menom-
once Falls.
Second-Jasper Dester. Camlina.
Third-Herbert s Siggelko. Madi-
son.
Fourth-Louis NJ. Sagen. Milwaukee.
Fifth-W. R. Nethercut. Wauwatosa.
Slxth-Armon z. Collins. Fond du
Lac.
Seventh-OIiver Needham, Milwau-
kee.
Eighth--P. F. Meyers. Weyauwega.
Ninth--Charles Z. Badgers, Apple
ton.
Tenth - walderman Ager. Eau
Claire.
Eleventh-David W. Emerson, Ash
land.
At large-Anthony ]. Benjiman.
Milwaukee and II. Derrick, Brodhead.
A state convention of socialists was
also held here, at which presidential
| electors and state central committee
was named.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Health Conditions Win Notice.

The health record of the Wisconsin
troops in Texas is so good that Off
cial cOgnition of the fact has been
taken by General Funston and Briga-
dier General Greene, the latter COM
handing the newly formed division of
Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas bri-
gades.
In an official communication to Gen
eral Richardson, General Funston
says:
THE health record for the WiscOn-
sin brigade for the month of August,
as shown by the sanitary statistics, is
so good that it Is desired 10 take of
fetal cognizance of the fact.
The First Wisconsin infantry
showed an average on sick report of
only about per 1000 from both ILL.,
ness and injury with a minimum of l
per cent per 1000. The Third Wiscon-
sin had an average of little over ,
per 200 and there were two days with
no one on sick report and six days
with only one case. The Second Wis
consin for the nineteen days reported
showed a rate on sick report equiva-
lent to l per 1000. Between August
% and September l this last regiment
had only four cases admitted to sick
report, all of which returned to duty
within "a hours. These three regi-
ments aggregate a strength of about
| $3.50 men,"
The report adds that the smaller
| Wisconsin organizations, such as the
troop and cavalry. show a similar free
! dom from Illness.
Brigadier General Greene, indorsing
General Funston'S remarks. adds This
is an unusually fire record"
General Funston said that doubt
lessly the men are in better health
than they would have enjoyed had
| they stayed at home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
AMOUN! OF INCOME
TAX is GROWING
President Haugen of State Com
mission Predicts Gain
Over Last Year.
BIGGER INCREASES FOR 1916
Officials Expect Industrial Prosperity
to Result in Largest colIec-
tons Known Next
Year.

MadisOn.-That the receipts under
the state income tax law will be larger
this year than last year. and from
present indications will be larger next
year than ever before was the gist Of
statement made by Nils z. Haugen,
chairman of the state tax commission.
while the returns have not all been
complied. the figures indicate that dur
ing the last part of the year 1915 man
ufacturers were particularly prosper
Gus and this prosperity shows in the
amount Of income subject to taxation"
said Mr.. Haugen. ut may be. however,
that the increase in the tax will come
largely from the corporations, as this
prosperity had scarcely reached the
individual by that time. The returns
are now being tabuIated in the differ
ent counties of the state for the indi-
vidual income taxes. and these results
win soon be available"
Mr.. Haugen said that from the
standpoint of the manufacturer the
year 1916 has been unusually prosper
Gus and when 1t comes to collect the
tax of the earnings of the corporations
for the year 1916 ne believes the re-
81 it's viii sil0% that the tax will be
t re largest collected since the law was
put into effect.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
STATE PARTIES
HOLD PLATFORM
CONVENTIONS
DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS, PRO-
HIBITIoNIsTS AND SOCIALISTS
MEET AT MADISON.
Philip ENDORSED BY C. o. P.
Republicans Praise Entire Ticket, But
No Specific Mention of Senator
La Toilette Is Made-An
Meetings Harmonious.

Madison. Wis, Sept 20.-Four DO.
htical parties-the democrats, repub.
licans, prohibitionists and socialists
held state conventions in this city yes.
terda3 20 adopt platforms and indorse
candidates. Harmony prevailed In
each meeting, the programs being car.
rted cut without a hitch.
The democratic convention was
crowded out of the state capitol by the
Guardians of Liberty, which is hold.
ing q three-day session in the senate
chamber. Superintendent of Public
Property Blumenfeld had assigned the
democratic convention to the base
ment of the capitol, but the delegates
objected To such arrangement and de-
cided to bold their session in the court
house. The convention adopted a res
olution criticising BlumenfeId for de
priving the democratic convention of
its usual meeting place" and for "giv-
ing preference TO the Guardians of
Liberty over the democratic candi-
dates in convention assembled, repre-
senting 10000 voters in the state of
Wisconsin,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
1850 ATTEND FAIR.
GATE RECEIPTS AMOUNT TO
ABOUT S5a,726 SMALL DEF
IclT WILL BE SHOWN.
OTHER WISCONSIN D0INGS
items Of Interest Throughout the State
Gathered by Alert Correspondents
and BuIIetined in Brief for
the Busy Reader.

Milwaukee-With the closing of the
Wisconsin state fair officials expressed
themselves as satisfied that great
progress has been made toward plac-
ing the annual exhibition on sounder
financial basis and making it still
more interesting and instructive in
every department. This years exhi-
bition proved beyond doubt that the
future is indeed promising for the
state fair. This year the deficit viii be
about $4,000. it is estimated. while
last year the loss was s22,500 and s24-
600 in 1914. Considering the weather
this is really remarkable and an indi-
cation that interest in the fair has
grown to- such an extent that with
good weather the project would have
been a success from financial
viewpoint. The attendance for the
week this year was 1850 and the
gate receipts 58,72625.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Democrats Laud Wilson.

Lauding the achievements of the ma
uonal democratic administration, in
dorsing the foreign policy of President
Wilson. eondemning the republican
state administration and urging num-
Der of reform measures in state af-
fairs, the democrats adopted their
platform in the Dane county court
house. The platform adopted by the
democrats was one Of the lengthiest
ever adopted by a state organization.
II favors revision Of the workmen's
compensation law to increase compen-
sation; encouragement of co-opera-
tive movements among farmers; short
er legislative sessions: more good
roads; stringent child labor laws; re-
peal Of law enacted in 1897 authorizing
IRE insurance agents to fix rates.
The convention reelected Otto A.
LaBudde of Eikhart as chairman of the
state central committee and chose two
members of the committe from each
of the eleven congressional districts,
as follows:
First-Dr w. A. McCracken, Union
Grove, and Andrew Jensen, Edgerton:
SeNand-J. s. Giudice, Schleisinger-
vile, ana H. w Henry. jefferson;
Third-William Ryan. Madison, and
JEFF Simpson, Darlington; Fourth-Dr.
X A. Wagner. and William H. Tim
lin, Jr, Milwaukee,; Fifth-Roland
Schmitz and j. NJ Callahan, Milwau-
kee; Sixtk-H c. Truesdell, Berlin.
and Chris. Pickhard. Malone; Seventh
John C. Burns. La Crosse, and Her
man Kasiska, Baraboo; Eighth-Hen-
~ A. Fitch, Nekoosa, and John +. La
mont, Wausau; Ninth-Thomas Della
ney, Green Bay. and Albert KareI,
kewaunee; Tenth-Edward Horsman,
Rice Lake, and F. w Waltersdorf,
Eau Claire; Eleventh.. P. Crosby,
and P. b. Cadigan. Superior
Judge ]. f, Dodge and Judge John c.
Karei OF Milwaukee were chosen cleo
tors at large and the following electors
were chosen from the congressional
districts:
First-Henry A Moehlenpah, Clin-
ton Junction; Second H.
Weisse, Sheboygan Falls; Third
Judge Aldro jerks, Mineral Point;
Fourth--W. J Kershaw, Milwaukee;
Fifth-Vin. Schoenecker, Milwaukee;
Sixth Edwin S. Schmitz, Manitowoc:
Seventh. Fl. C'ernahan, La Crosse;
Eighth. J. Pasternecki. Stevens
Point: Ninth 49, Andrew Mcdonald,
Wittenberg; Tenth-John R. Mat
thews, Menomonie; Eleventh-John A.
Hobe, Superior
Addresses were made by William F.
Wolfe, La Crosse. candidate for the
United States senate; Burt Williams.
candidate for governor. and Mr.. La
Budde.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
State Employees to STUDY.

A plan whereby employees of state
power plants may take d course of in
struction bearing directly on their
work, under the direction of the ex-
tension division of the University of
Wisconsin, cooperating with the civil
service commission, was made at a
conference held recently at the state
capitol.
Representatives of the state en-
cheering department, the state board
Of control, the university, the state
normal schools and the civil service
commission We're present at the confer
ence, and the unanimous judgment of
the entire body was In favor of the
plan.
That engineers end fremen in the
institutions of the state should be do
ing something definite TO increase
their efficiency TO the state and also to
benefit themselves was the opinion of
the conference. Such course of study
will result in a greater economy in
fuel, increased safety in the operation
of the plants and better upkeep. it
is believed.
II the plan is carried out. the courses
of study will be offered by the extern
sion division of the University of Wis
consin and win be approved by the en-
cheering department The courses
will be required by all firemen and en-
gineers of the state power plants, and
the fees necessary to take such courses
will be paid by the institution deriving
the benefit from the work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Owen Gets s5. sss Notes

Madison - Walter C. Owen, for at
torney general, received the greatest
number of votes of any candidate on
the republican ticket at the late pri-
mary election-95.S66. Henry Johnson
was next with $500 Owen and John
son had the advantage of the governor,
who received SS,709 votes, for the rea-
son that each had but single oppo-
nent, while there were three opposed
to Philip The vote in the democratic
primary with returns from Polk coun-
ty missing shows that Burt Williams,
candidate for governor. ran slightly
ahead of the rest IF the ticket with
S9,601 votes Wolfe, candidate for
United States senator. received 36.54S.
There were no contests for offices on
the democratic state ticket to bring
out voters in that party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

A total of 260 fires, with aggregate
losses of $685.. 100, were reported to
the fire marshal department in the Of
fee of commissioner of insurance dur
ing the month of August. This is a
decrease in the number of fires. but a
considerable increase in losses, over
the month of July when the total num-
Der of fires was $50 and the total
losses $G03,O25. The big total for AD
gust was due largely TO two big in
devidual fires, one at a loss of $3.50
600 and the other S25O,OO0, making u
total alone of S6O5,OOO. The total
losses of August, 1915, through l65
fires, were S156,570.
Classified by causes the chief losses
of the month were:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
- Ask for and Get >s~
SINNERS
The HIGHEST QUALITY
MACARONI
IS Ase Reope Book free
SKINNER MFG. CO., OMAHA. u.S.A
LARGEST eihcARoM factory IN Af4ERlcA
GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP
The Greatest Trapshootlng Event Of
the Year, Won with Winchester
Repeater" Shells.

The Grand American Handicap, the
trapshooting classic, equivalent to the
Worlds Series in Baseball, the highest
Lonor the world has to bestow in trap
shooting. the event that marks the eli
max in the trapshooter's career, was
won by Capt. j. F. Wulf, of AIilwau-
kee. with the wonderful score of 99x100
from the 19-yar1 mark. In making this
great win he shot Winchester IRE
peater" loaded shells.
The National Amateur Champion
ship was won by F. N. Troeh, of the
State of Washington. Mr.. Troeh also
took second place for National Anna
teur Championship at Doubles. He al
so won the Mound City Overture, and
the General Average on all targets, and
General Average ON 16-yard targets.
In winning all these events, Mr. Troeh
used Winchester repeating shotgun.
The Women's National Champion
Ship the first event of the kind ever
staged at Grand American Handicap,
was won by Mrs. ]. D. Dalton, of War
saw, Indiana, with a Winchester re-
peating shotgun.
The Dunspaugh Trophy, emblematic
of the Professional Championship, was
won by Phil R. Miller with Winches-
ter repeating shotgun.
The Hercules All-round Amateur
Championship was won by Edw. l.
Bartlett, of Baltimore, with Winches-
ter loaded shells. This was a hard
match to win, as it called for so singles
at IS, 20, % yards, respectively. and 25
doubles at 16 yards.
This was great cleanup for Win
chester guns and shells and demon
stration of their wonderful shooting
qualities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Kenosha PIsns Bin Park

Kenosha. The city of Kenosha
took possession of Washington is
land, the large tract of property
bounded by the lake and kenosha riv-
er. II came as the gift of heirs of
Zalmon G. Simmons and with the deeds
TO the property there was turned over
TO the city check for 100000 for The
Improvement OF the property. City Off
Gals are considering plans for the pur-
chase of large amount of lake shore
property with Il view of giving Kenosha
lake shore park with more than a
mile and half frontage on the lake.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27

Holmes. Madison, 4; A. T. Torse, Mad
ison, /: Roy Wilcox, Eau Claire. 1.
The two presidential electors-at-large
named are: L. S. Baker, Ashland, and
George Burton, La Crosse.
The first planks Of the republican
platform provide Endorsement OF
Hughes and Fairbanks, of the national
platform and of the state nominees,
especially Gov. Philip. This includes
Senator La Toilette, although his name
was not mentioned. The platform
commends the legislators who stood
by Gov Philip. The state board of
health is praised for it's general pro-
gram. A pledge Is made for increased
benefits under the workmen's COM
pensation act. A special session for
laws permitting soldiers to vote. IL
n ecessary, is favored. Their is a
plank for good roads and development
of northern Wisconsin No mention of
the primary election law is made.
The convention was called to order
by Secretary Cameron w. Fraser, state
central committee. Senator Platt
Whitman was named chairman and
Merlin Hull, candidate for secretary Of
state, as secretary.
The republicans elected the follow
ing state central committee:
First district-C. J. Sumner. Della
van; John Harris, Waukesha.
Second district-Fred Fisher, Wau-
pun; Herman Werthgin, Watertown.
Third district-Sol. Levitan, Madi-
son; Plat Whitman, Highland.
Fourth district Richard Gumz and
George Meredith, Milwaukee.
Fifth district-F. w. Rogers and
Charles Johns, Milwaukee.
Sixth district-E. II. Lyons. Fond du
Lac; David Pinkerton, Oshkosh.
Seventh district-Otto Bosshard, La
Crosse; Frank Handon, Mansion.
Eighth district-Fred Fisher and W.
B. lehman, Wausau.
Ninth distriet-John L. Haney. Ke-
waunee. A. H. Dugmeier. Appleton.
Tenth dIstrict-Andrew Strand, Rice
Lake; Charles Lusby. Eau Claire.
Elevnth district-M. H. Barton,
Rhinelander; Peter E. Mon. Superior.
The following were named for presi-
Dental electors in district caucuses:
William H. Storms, Racine; Walter
Kohler, Sheboygan; DR.. Frank Smith,
Madison; James T. Drought. Milwau-
kee; Fred c. Pritzlaff, Milwaukee; j.
w .Baldock, Chiffon; L. NJ. Alexander,
Port Edwards; G. A. Walters, Green
Bay; c. X. Hawley, Baldwin; A. H.
Stang, Merrill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
NEW FOOTWEAR FOR ARMY
Improved Shoe Model Will Be Hob
nailed for Service in
Mexico.

The war department appointed q
model embodying the best points of
all the army shoes, surprising them,
If possible. The shoe which was
adopted was of good materials, well
made on a rational last designed by
the department. The interior is per-
fectly smooth, with heel broad and low
and sole moderately thick. The arch
is flexible and without metal shank or
other stiffening. Eyelets are used
rather than hooks. The shoe reaches
but little above the ankle; 1t is wide
across the ball of the boot and has a
high toe cap. 1t is comfortable, neat
looking, light In weight and easily re-
moved or put on.
AS soon as the soldiers wear out the
shoes of the type which they are now
using on the border they will be refit-
ted with the new type which the gov
eminent has ordered, says a writer I'm
the Outlook. The newest shoe is hob
nailed and weighs three pounds seven
ounces. 1t has been adopted for Mexi-
can service because the present type
has not worn well in mountain climb
ing and has been readily cut up by the
malpais rock in Mexico. The shoe is
similar to that in use in the Italian
army.
Whether this model will be perma-
nently adopted is open to considerable
doubt. The weight of the shoes and
the stiffness of the leather used de-
tract from the comfort of 1t. 1t has
some disadvantages. therefore, but the
severe usage in Mexico made it desir-
able to give this type a thorough try.
out in regular service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-27
Has a New statistician.

\ number OF changes have been
made in the statistical department of
the railroad commission. +. y. Strait
has been appointed chief statiStician
to succeed George c. Matthews, re-
signed. $. u. Collins. graduate of
the University of Wisconsin. has been
appointed from the civil service list
To the vacancy caused by Mr.. Straits
promotion. Mr.. Matthews left to ac-
cept position with the Anderson. De
laney company. Chicago. Mr. Strait
has been with the commission for er,,nr
years.