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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Troops Burn Much Powder.

AfSSPS 0diU MUCH FCWutFs
The troops used a large amount OF
Uncle Sans powder while on the rifle
range here. During the first few days
the men were on the range they con-
sumed on an average $4,000 rounds of
ammunition each day.
From morning until night some of
the soldiers were pouring bullets into
the hills every minute OF the time.
The men We're not all on the range at
one time, however. While one regi-
ment was engaged in target practice
the others spent their time In work.
ing out various military problems I'M
der the direction of Brigadier General
richardson, commander of the brigade.
The sun grew almost unbearably hot
soon after the Badger soldiers reached
Leon Springs and the men found 1t no
easy task TO sleep in their little pup"
tents with nothing but straw sacks
between them and the hot rocks or
which the tents had been pitched.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
suet Pudding With sterIinu saue.


One cupful finely chopped suet, one
cupful molasses, one cupful milk, three
cupfuls flour, one teaspoonful soda.
one and half teaspoonfuls salt, one
half teaspoonful each ginger, cloves.
nutmeg and one teaspoonful CHINA.
mon. Mix and sift dry ingredients.
add molasses and milk to suet; COM
bine mixtures. Turn into buttered
mold, cover and steam three hours
Serve with STERLING sauce. Raisins
and currants may be added.
Sterling Sauce-half cupfuI butter.
one cupful brown sugar. one teaspoon
full vanilla, four tablespoonful cream
or milk. Cream the butter, add sugar
gradually and milk and flavoring drop
by drop to prevent separation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Border Duty Seems Probable.

The Wisconsin soldiers are interest
ed in new reports that are in circula-
ton regarding the probability that they
win be sent to the border for active
patrol duty Immediately after their re-
turn from Leon Springs to Camp Will
son az San Antonio. While no Off
ciaI announcement has been made Of
such plans, the regular army officers
with the Badgers express the opinion
that this is 20 De the program. Ex-
perienced officers declare that the Wis
consin and Illinois troops will be need
ed to relieve the men now on border
duty.
"No organization can stay in the
same place any long period of time
without suffering decentralization" de-
clared an officer. by this | refer to
a lessening of discipline and general
efficiency. They must be kept busy,
on the go In some manner or other"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Prune Gelatin.

One pound of prunes, one-haIf box
of gelatin, two lemons, one cupfuI
of sugar. Soak the prunes over night.
stone them and simmer for Is min
ties. Soak the gelatin In a cupful
of water for ten minutes. then pour
over it a pint of boiling water and
add the juice of the lemons. Place
half of the gelatin into a wet mold
and set 1t away to harden. When II
is firm lay the prunes upon #. pour
over them the remainder of the eeIa.
tin and allow to harden. Serve with
whipped cream.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23

APPROVES SENATE
NAVAL PROGRAM
House Votes for Eight Capital
BattIeships.
BILL BACK TO CONFERENCE
Conferees Sustained in Dsagreeing TO
Upper Bodys increases in APP
preparations for Navy Yard
improvements,
BILL BACK TO CONFERENCE

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE house
on Tuesday approved by vote of 2S3
to 81 the senate naval building pro-
gram. including provision for eight
capital ships-four dreadnaughts and
four battle cruisers-next year. Seven
representatives voted present"
The house also concurred by viva
voce vote in the senate amendment in
ereasing the navy's personnel to "a, 400.
The house conferees were sustained
is disagreeing TO the senate increases
in appropriations for navy yard i'm
provements, the house voting TO send
the bill back to conference for deter
mination of that issue.
Acceptance of the building and per
sonnet sections, however, finally dis
poses of these provisions. and they
will not be again considered by the
conference.
The defense program, which APP
prevail of the naval bill by the house
virtually completed has been the most
important achievement of the session
and has involved appropriations aggre-
eating S661 ,41S,0O0
In addition to the navy bill It in
Guided reorganization of the regular
army and National Guard, bringing the
enlisted peace strength of the army to
1ST 600 men. capable of expansion to
10000 men In time of stress, and pro-
viding "a federalized National Guard
which at full strength will number
10000 men.
For maintenance of the reorgamzed
army and militia and Supplies and
equipment, congress appropriated
S267 $4,000. More than Sl3,00000O of
this is for development of aeronautics
and S1l,000, 600 is for government
plants for the manufacture of armor
plate.
The army bill also carried an APP
preparation of S20.000000 for u govern
ment plant ~ produce nitrate for use
in manufacturing munitions.
Provision was made for extension
and Improvement Of the coast defenses
with appropriations aggregating $685.
74S.050. To furnish needed officers in
the army and navy, the personnel
of the naval and military academies
were enlarged. the former to LEO and
the latter to LIP For the military
academy a special appropriation Of
81 ,22J,0D0 was made. the fund for An
napOllS being carried in the naval APP
preparation bin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Rife Kick Teaches Lesson.

Army officers are impressing Nation
al Guard officers and their men with
the absolute necessity Of giving the
rifle constant attention. The men are
learning the lesson well. Old riflemen,
expert and distinguished marksmen.
did not have to be told that. They had
learned it in the course of training
which gave them their craftsmanship
medals.
There are hundreds of black and
blue shoulders, the result of the recoil
of the heavy army rifle. There is
pressure of $4,000 foot pounds per
square inch to the discharge of the 30
caliber rifle. Every time 1t kicks the
rifleman knows that he has fred a
charge that win send the bullet three
and one-tenth miles at a muzzle We
locity of 2,740 feet per second. that
win penetrate 48 inches of pine at 300
feet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Teachers to Meet at Capital.

Madison.-The supervising teachers
institute will be held in Madison two
weeks, August 20 until September 8.
The department of public instruction,
which is holding the institute felt that
much profit would be gained by the
getting together Of the state supervis-
ors to see what had really been
accomplished during the past year.
Although this meeting is primarily
the supervising teachers, still 1t will
include teachers In normal schools,
county training schools and high
schools. During these two weeks the
department of public instruction will
really turn itself into an Institutional
school for supervisors who have been
inspecting state schools all year, and
now will have a chance to benefit 9TH
ers by their experiences and learn
from the results of others. There
were 81 of these supervisors appointed
last year who really form the connect
ing links between the state department
and the rural schools, but almost a
hundred teachers are expected to at
tend the institute.
A number of people outside of the
department of instruction will be rep
resented, such as the anti-tubercular
associate. of Milwaukee which will
have a day u discuss the sort of work
it is doing AMI its relation to general
school work. One of the big features
of the program vii be the explanation
of the state school finances; that is.
the administration of the state funds.
In connection with the nature study
and agricultural classes. field and boat
trips will be given.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
THIS SOLDIER IS SATISFIED.
iowa Gusrdsman Writes President
Wilson Camp Life Is Fine.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE president
got an Iowa infantry private's word
for II that life In the private's word
Il the Mexican border is just the sort
of life that young men with red blood
In their veins would like to lead"
A description of the camp life was
given In a letter 10 the president writ
ten by a member Of Company f, First
Iowa infantry, at San Bonito, Tex.
whose name Is withheld in answer to
criticisms Of the way the militia has
been treated, which, he says, is for
political material"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
ASPARAGUS RoiIers

Everybody is aware of the beneac,o,
results obtained by eating asparagus
and while it is in season we should all
serve this toothsome vegetable as often
as possible Asparagus boilers. with
a rack that can be lifted out, Tins
draining the water from the vegetable
are excellent to use, as they insure the
ups from breaking. These little boIJ.
ers are Of the best grade of tin ana
only cost 50 to 80 cents, according to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
euard Healthier Than Regulars.

Reports issued here show that in
spite of the supposed lack of training
of the National Guard the health of
the $500 men on the border showed
better record than the men In the
regular army during the week ending
August 5. During the week the per-
centage of sick in the guard was lit
tie over l per cent and there were no
deaths recorded. In the regular army
the sick rate was over per cent.
There Were six deaths during the
week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Homemade Water Cooler.

way with Portland cement and sand,
three parts sand and one part cement.
Finish off smooth and level, keep a
linen towel dampened and spread over
the Jar, hold in place by a tight-fitting
cover. Fill the jar with cool water
early in the morning, and 1t will keep
cool for days.-J. w. Griffin in Ex-
change.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
RAIL CRISIS HOLDS MILITIA.
Units Modified In State Camps to
Remain There Temporarily.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Announce-
ment was made by the war department
that until the threatened railroad
strike is definitely averted there win
be no more movements of troops to
the border. 1t was stated that the
order OF last Saturday. directing that
the remaining militia units modified
at state camps be started for the Dor
der would be rescinded. These troops
will remain where they are for the
present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
MOTHERS FAIL TO SAVE SONS.
Youths Drifts Out into Deep Water
on Loq at Pike Lake, ind.

Warsaw. Ind. Aug. 18.-Lawrence
Crist. eleven years old, and Arthur
Stanford, eight. were drowned in Bike
lake on Wednesday, Mrs. A. Fl. Stan
ford, mother of Arthur. and Mrs. Ell
mer Crist. mother of the other boy,
were dragged from the lake uncon-
scious. Leila CFist, thirteen, sister of
Lawrence, reached shore unaided. The
five We're bathing, when Arthur Stan
ford, elingtng to a plank, drifted out
into deep water and went down. Mrs.
Stanford rushed TO his aid, but was
soon helpless in deep water Mrs.
Crist and her two children also went
to the rescue, and all got into deep
water. Daniel Daisy rescued Mrs
Crist, diving into the lake without re-
moving even his shoes. He almost
drowned in the attempt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Field Hospital Drills.

Wagon drills and first-aid drills are
taking up the time of the field hospital
members. This branch of the Wiscon-
sin force has not made a permanent
camp, as they must be prepared to
move on short notice. They have not
established hospital, as there is
base hospital here. They have their
mules. and all of them are broken for
service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Badgers to Get outing.

1t is planned after the return of the
Wisconsin troops from this place to
send them, for ten days outing to
Landa's park at New Braunfels, 30
miles distant. The stay there will be
more of q picnic, but drills will be held
as usual. The park is a great recre-
alton ground, where an abundance of
bathing opportunities prevail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
FORCOOLING WATER
INEXPENSIVE AND SATISFYING
APPARATUS is THIS.
Comparatively inexpensive and May
Be Made Servicesble for MIX u
Desired - illustrations Show
Method of Construction.

How many times have we stopped
at the farmhouse along our way in the
hot summer time and called for q
drink of water, and been told to go
to the spring, or drink spring-wateri
that had been standing in pail for
several hours?
For those who have not the conven-
fence OF the icehouse, or cool els
tern, the following description of how
TO make an inexpensive and satisfy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
American War FLYER Ki,,.d

Paris, Aug. 16,-Denuis Dowd, an
American aviator with the French
army, was killed at the Buc aerodrome
by falling with his machine. The
cause of the accident is unknown.
Dowd was considered an expert nver.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
U. s. SOLDIER SHOT TO DEATH.
Corporal Clement Slain by Man Who
Attacked Girl.

Brownsville, Tex, Aug. 1s.-Corpor-
al ]. Leo Clement. Company C. Sec
ond Virginia infantry, was shot
through the heart on Wednesday by
Carl Dunches of the quartermaster's
department. Dunches, infatuated with
a girl of sixteen, Josefa Valdez, ha
gone to her home and was threatening
10 shoot hcf. She screamed and Dun
ches wounded her in the back. Glenn
emit ran to the Valdez home. AS he
entered lunches shot him dead, and
escaped. Two hours later he gave
himself up at the county Jail. Glenn
ents' home is at Warrinton, Va, where
he leaves a wife. He was a jeweler
and matchmaker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Order its CORRESPONDENT.

FL Paso, Tex, Aug. 16.-General of
fieers of National Guard contingents
received orders to take stringent steps
10 prevent soldiers and newspaper cor
respondents writing false stories con-
corning the troops for publication.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
WILL NOTIFY WILSON SEPT. 2.
Date Fixed for Ceremony Which VIII
Be at Long Branch, NJ. j.

Washington, Aug 17.--Furmal noti-
hcation 10 President Wilson of his
nomination will take place September
.. That day was definitely selected
whep arrangements We're made for the
president To 90 to Long Branch. \ j..
for the ceremony. The president has
already completed his speech of &C
ceptance. The notification speech will
be made by Senator James.
The president probably will remain
at Long Branch until he leaves for
Hedgensville, KY, to speak Septem-
Der at the Lincoln ceremony.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
GIRLS AssAtLANT is TAKEN.
Guk o'5rien In Jail at YorkViIlc, Ili.
After Threats of Lynehins.

Guk O'Brien In jail at YorkVilIc, III,
After Threats of Lynehins.
Morris, H., Aug. 18.-Guy O'Brien.
who shot and wounded Miss Ida Tor
kelson of Morris, H., has been cap
tured and is at present in the county
jail at YorkviLe, Ill.
He was takeI. at midnight Sunday
as he was trudging through sand and
mud of a country road two miles west
Of Lee, III.
O'Brien was taken from Lee to the
Kendall county Jail because the au-
thorities feared the farmers around
Lee might ,ynch him. They were
much wrought up over the shooting,
it was said, and had made threats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
BRITISH DESTROYER is SUNK.
German Submarine Is Fired Upon for
Entering Forbidden Waters.

Entering Forotdoen waters.
London, Aug 1.-THE admiralty
on Monday issued the following state
ment:
''The British torpedo-boat destroyer
Lassoo sank Sunday off the Dutch
coast. The Lassoo either was torpe-
doed or mined. Six men are missing
and two were wounded"
The sinking OF German subma-
rine by Swedish cruiser between
Stockholm and Skargarrd is rumored
In Copenhagen, The Swedish war
ships reported action was taken In
accordance with the Swedish govern
ments decision eating upon Swedish
warships to fire upon foreign fighting
vessels entering Swedish waters.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
euIaars Suffer Bic Loss.s

Saloniki Aug. 1.-THE operations
begun bys the allies at Lake Dorian
are following their normal course. ="
says an official statement issued by
the AngIo-French headquarters here
The Bulgars suffered heavy losses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Kills Woman in Station.

Marysville, Mo-. Aug. 1S.-While
scores of travellers at the Burlington
station looked on, Mrs. Q. A. Gill
more, forty-five years old. fired four
shots at Mrs. Ella Ships. also of Ma
rysville. Mrs, Ships died.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Ban Put on Doc.

When Sergt. Charles Bitch, Com
pany L, Second infantry, Rhinelander,
was told by medical officers to sell or
get rid of his dog, Baby L." which he
picked up in Arkansas on the way
South, he gave the animal to another
company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
snakeblte Kills Tsxfdermlst.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Aug. 1S.-Gustav A.
Link. famous as the taxidermist of
Carnegie institute. died of n rattle
snake bite received while showing n
den of the reptiles to a class rrom
the University of Pittsburgh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
GIVES HER BLOOD FoR SERUM.
Daughter Of Gen. Scott Aids Fight
Against Plague.

Washington, Aug. t6.-sTiss Hous-
ton Scott. -year-old daughter
of Gen. Hugh L. Scott. chief OF staff
OF the army. has given five ounces of
her blood for use as u serum for
treatment of infantlle paralysis cases.
1t was announced Miss Scott had the
disease several years ago.
Specialists seeking cure for the
disease have appealed for volunteers.
especially the young, 20 give up their
blood to help work out a remedy.
New York. Aug, l6.-The epidemic
Of infanule paralysis has taken a
iurn for the worse, despite the CON
tinuation of unusually cool weather.
One hundred and sixty-three cases
and 80 deaths were reported 20 the
health department.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23

Detroit, Mich Aug. 1I.-Within
a few minutes after being rammed by
the steamer Christopher, down-bound.
OF Mullen'S coal dock. Sandwich. the
steamer Topeka sank 10 the bottom of
The Detroit river. The crew escaped.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
To Reward Roumanla

Bucharest, Aug. IS.-The newspa-
per Epoeha states that Germany has
proposed territorial compensation TO
Roumania at the expense of Austria
Hungary as reward for continued
neutrality.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Indiana Man Easy picking.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 17.--Dr. Don NJ.
Kelly, thirty-ive years old. of Lafay-
cite Ind. was easy picking for trio
of swindlers and it cost him $4,000
to find out that it does not pay to
play sure thing" races.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
German Navy Active

Bergen. Norway, Aug. 16.-Steamers
arriving here report much activity in
the North. German warships slnglv
and in squadrons are patrollins near
the Norwegian coast, while submarines
and Zeppelins were also observed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23

Washington. Aug 16.-The state de-
partment received word from Eagle
Pass, Tex, that the body of Private
Charles f. Limbocker. Company d.
Third infantry, had been found by
Mexicans in the Rio GraDje.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
sIavs Capture sss. 600 Men.

Petrograd, Aug. 1S.-Between June
4 and August Il the Russian armies
under General Brusiloff captured $685.
COZ Austro-Hungarians and Germans.
including 1857 officers. 1t was officially
announced by the war office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Japs and chinese clash

Tokyo, Aug. 17.-Japanese troops
sent TO the rescue of small force
besiesed by Chinese soldiers at Cheng-
Chiatun were attacked by the Chinese
in defile on Sunday. but succeeded in
beating Off their assailants.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Three Die In Wreck.

Washington. Pa. Aug. 17.-Three
men are known TO have been killed
and at least six were injured in
head-on collision of doubIe-header
freight trains on the Baltimore < Ohio
railroad at vances Station
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
500 KILLED ON sATrLEsHIp.
italian Dresdnsusht Blows Up in
laramie Earbor.

Paris Aug l7.-Tae Italian dread
naughr Leonardo da Vlucin has been
blown up in laramie harbor. Italy.
with the loss of 800 members OF her
crew, according to an unofficial dis
patch received here.
The explosion followed the outbreak
Of fire on board Flames were discov.
cred in the ships galley and spread
with great rapidity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
10000 Roxmakers Strike

New NCtk, Aug. 1T.-Ten thousand
boNmakers in New York city went on
strike on Tuesday. Before the end of
the week. the strikers say, 1900 other
workers in the trade viii become idle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
Mother and Child Killed.

Galesburg, H.. Aug. 1S.--An auto
mobile driven by Chester Clague Of
kirkwood and containing his wife and
son Arnold. was struck by a train.
Mrs. Clague and the child were killed.
Mr.. Clague was injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
sIurs Drive Man to His Death

San Francisco, Aug. Isl. Kel-
ley Neal of Duck Hin, Miss. end
ed his life 10y poison here because
friends In his home town ridieuled an
impeachment In his speech which he
had trieG in vain to overcome.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-23
SENATE o. KS ISLAND sILL.
Philippine Measure Approved With
Amend uent

Amendment.
Washington, Aug. lS.-The Philip
pine bill as reported from conference.
with the Clarke amendment providing
for independence Of the islands with
m tout years eliminated but contain
Ing a promise OF freedom whenever
Tie Fiiipiuos have demonstrated their
ability to maintain staple govern
meur, finally was approved 10y the
senate on Wednesday,. The vote was
81 10 -.
The Denver star., 1916-02-26
aAkES A BIG HIT
STRANGERS.
AMONG

Colorado Springs, Colo, Feb. 16, '16.
To the Editor OF The Denver Star:
Dear Mr.. Editor-Please allow me
space in your paper to speak of mu-
sical rendered here on last Friday
evening at Trini,y Baptist church by
Mrs. NJ. E Morrison of your city, ac-
companied by Mr. v. B. Spratiin. A
large and appreciative audience greet
ed the performers. Twelve numbers,
including trombone and violin selec-
tions, solos and recitations from Dun
bar, was given by Mrs. Morrison; two
instrumental solos by Mr.. Spratlin,
which were mastery rendered. We
are proud of such home talent and
wish to encourage them as well as let
the people know through your widely
circulated paper. l hope we are not
too late for publication in this weeks
issue. Mrs. Morrison also gave a
Il lombone solo at the Woman's Mis-
ST. Johns Baptist church.
Thanking you in advance for your
kindness. l remain yours for racial up
lift. L. L. MOORE,
730 So. Weber.
The Denver star., 1916-02-26
DENVER BEAUTY pARLoR OPENS
At FIVE POINTS.

Five Points will be accommodated
with a beauty parlor, second to none
in the city, which will be operated
and conducted by Mrs. Julia Chambers
who has studied the art Of growing
hair and scalp treatment for years.
now holds diploma from an eastern
college. Her place Of business Is 1868
Washington Ave.
Mrs. Chambers has been here 5
years and is a member OF Zion Bap-
tist church. Mrs. r. H. Lee, who for
four years has 80 successfully con-
Quoted the business, leaves for Oma-
ha to remain Indefinitely. Mrs. Lee
has made good in Denver and turns
over all the store and 1t goods to Mrs.
Chambers who will also handle toilet
articles, etc from Stanley. Don't for
get the place .553 Washington. Mrs.
Ice as business woMaE has been a
credit to Denver