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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
VlLLISTAS ARE DRIVEN
FROM CHIHUAHUA CITY
carranza Troops Under General Ozuna
Free Capital of 6andits-Many
Are Slain.

Juarez, Mexico, Dec. Sit was Of
ficially announced on Saturday at
military headquarters that the Car
rama forces have reoceupied the city
of Chihuahua, having driven the Villa
bandits off. Telegraphic communica-
ton with chihuahua City over the fed
eral line has been re-established.
Efforts are being made to ascertain
the fate of Americans and other for
eigners.
Gen. Carlos Ozuna entered the city
from the north at seven O'Clock at
night. a telegram received by Gen.
Francisco Gonzales, brigade command
n here, so stated The message was
from General Ozuna, and was dated
Chihuahua City.
General Gonzales is preparing to
leave for Chihuahua, and will take a
large command of Carranza troops. He
announced telegraphic communication
has been restored south of Jiminez.
The latest reports here are that
many villa followers have been cap
tured and killed. No definite news has
been received about Americans, but it
is believed here that all foreigners ex-
cept Chinese are safe.
1t was announced that villa has left
for western Chihuahua following trains
of loot
Information from an authoritative
source reached Washington that Gen
eral Carranza has indicated his con-
sent to the ratification of the Amsri-
ean-Mexican protocol.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Democratic Tariff Faith.

When the Democrats came into pow
er sugar was selling for five cents a
pound, and yet it was paying $5,000000
year in revenue to help support the
government. Since the Democrats re-
duced the tariff we are losing about
$36,OOO,OO0 a year in revenue and we
can buy sugar for almost eight cents
a pound. Thus does the doctrine of
free trade Justify itself. Even DemOc-
racy has temporarily abandoned free
sugar." but the same old tariff prin-
ciple is still the Alpha and Omega of
Democratic tariff faith. Tariffs that
are too low are as futile as no tariffs
at all. They rob the federal treasury,
yet fail to compensate the ultimate
consumer. What, in heavens name, is
the use?-Grand Rapids Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Governor to Aid euardsmen.

The upheaval among guardsmen over
the enlistment clause which demands
three years of reserve duty has
reached Gov. E. L. Phillip, who will
ask Wisconsin congressman to intro
duce and support a bill TO relieve the
men from the three-yeaT reserve serV-
ice provision.
Wisconsin is not the only state in
which objection is being raised to the
form of oath submitted by the federal
government.
The oath alters the conditions of
previous enlistment contracts by pro-
viding that all troops shall remain
three years in the service.
Adjt. Gen. Orlando Holway in an in
terview with Governor Phillip pointed
out that many of the guardsmen who
signed the oath probably did not fully
understand the agreement into which
they were entering. Because of this
understanding General Holway be-
neves that some step should be taken
TO relieve the men from the reserve
clause. Governor Phillip holds the
game view. Judging from the feeling
that has developed in other states over
the matter, the corrective measure sug-
gested by Governor Phillip will have
widespread backing.
Wisconsin will take the initiative in
the movement to release guardsmen
from the three-year reserve provision
and the governor feels certain that
congress will give the subject fair hear
inc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Cancer Deaths Lead tuberculosis.

The month Of October marked the
first period in which cancer has taken
a greater toll of Wisconsin lives than
tuberculosis. For years cancer has
followed the great white plague in
fatality, with pneumonia always lead
ing the list as a cause of death. Can
Ger cost 1874 lives in this state last
month. while tuberculosis claimed 1853.
Pneumonia led all, as usual, with 1855
deaths. Recognizing the growing i'm
portance of Inc cancer problem and
the insIdious character of the disease,
the state board of health has arranged
for pathological work to be done at
the state cooperative laboratories at
Superior and Fond du Lac.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Hiqh Cost Limit.

INSTRUMENTATION know something
about the high cost of living in
the price OF turkeys and meats,
but an instance has just come to light
that shows the real effect of soaring
prices. The local Y. W. c. A, which
maintains a public cafeteria, has just
announced a raise in the price of 8
cup of hot water from l cent to 2
cents. Some cynical eater at the place
has written a letter to local paper.
complaining. and asks: If a cup OF
hot water costs cents, what would a
bath eoStT'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
kenosha Sheriff Faces Charges.

Charged with gross misconduct and
malfeasance in Office, Sheriff A. Stahl
of Kenosha county. was ordered. In a
precept issued by Governor Philip, to
appear at a hearing in the executive
chamber on Wednesday, December 20,
to show cause why he should not be
removed from Office.
This executive action is based upon
a petition by L. c. Whittet. acting pri-
vate secretary to Governor Philip,
who alleges than on September %,
1915. an executive warrant was issued,
upon requisitiOn by Gov. Samuel NJ.
Ralston of Indiana. for the arrest of
Peter Jansen. charged with child de
sertion in the HOosier state. in Keno
sha county.
The warrant was forwarded to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
TRAVELLING FAIR
OFF ON new TRIP
State Products Train to Invade
Iowa and Illinois.
FIRST TOUR GREAT SUCCESS
Results of Missionary Work Done So
Satisfactory That Decision Was
Reached to Continue Travels
Until Christmas.

Madison.-The success of the Wis
consin products special has been
such during its five-week tour in
southern Minnesota and northern
Iowa. new tour was decided upon
BY State Commissioner of Agriculture
c. Z. NOrgord. The new trip will take
the state fair Wheels" as the special
train is known, TO the Nebraska state
line, back through central Iowa and
then through northern Illinois, com
pleting its tour just IN time to allow
its crew of lecturers and demonstra-
tors to get back to Madison for Christ
mas.
In each of the 16 places to be Wis
tied there will be lectures the first
evening, and also the forenoon of the
day on which the special leaves.
The trip of five weeks in Minnesota
and Iowa, so deluged the state agri-
cultural department with requests for
information about opportunities for
farm development in the northern por-
tons of the state. it was decided to
continue the trains work. and to re-
tain b. f. Packer, state director of inn
migration, in charge.
No land agents are allowed to OPP
crate on or near the train. Not even
the railroads over whose lines the
train is hauled, are permitted to do
anything in the way of selling their
land holdings. All applications for in
formation are being received by the
state authorities and, through them,
transmitted to agencies, which the
state department of agriculture can
recommend as having the right kind
of land for sale.
The state is protecting itself against
obtaining the wrong kind of settlers,
by giving access to its records only to
those who are financially able to car
ry on a prolonged campaign of devel-
Opment In the unsettled North. The
invasion of the neighboring states is
being conducted carefully. so as to
avoid friction with the residents of
those states. No effort is made to OBJ
tain as Wisconsin settlers those al
ready having land holdings in other
states. Those desired are the renters,
or the sons of old-established farm
ers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
THREE ARE SHOT BY MANIAC.
crazed Man Wounds Judge and
Others at Hammond, Ind.

Hammond, Ind, Dec. "a crazed
man, armed with four revolvers and
a sword, and his body padded with
steel plates. ran into the courtroom Of
the superior court of Lake county at
Hammond at l 80 o'clock Monday aft
eruoon and shot three men, including
the Judge. One of the victims may
die. The mans name is Michael
Innik. a Polish labOrer. His home is
in Whiting. The men shot were:
Judge Charles Greenwald. wounded i'll
the arm; Lou de Bow, shot three
times through the body; George Rob
bins, q juror. shot in the face. Innik
was arrested.
Chief of Police Peter Austen said:
"A few years ago Innik was awarded
81. 500 in a personal injury suit against
the Standard Oil company. He was
never satisfied with the amount, and
frequently came to court and demand
ed a new trial.
All three men were rushed to tSe
hospital
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Won Against pisunited Party.

Inasmuch as President Wilson has
been reelected for another four years,
1t is very much to be wished that he
might have achieved that end on the
merits of the case. This he has not
done; but he has obtained 1t very
much as he did his first election--by
a division of his opponents; for he
goes in through Republican defections
and feuds in states that gave $4,000,
100000, and even 100000 Republican
majorities.
To mention the motives that actu-
ated these factions robs the victory of
it's sweetness. Unworthy motives OPP
Grated in the presence of great pa
triotic responsibility. - indianapolis
Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
JOHN o. ARcHeoLO IS DEAD.
Associate of Rockefeller for 10 Years
Expires at Tarrytown, N. Y.

TarrytOwn, y. Y Dec. John
Dustin Archbold. capitalist, president
Of the Standard OH company Of New
Jersey and officer or director in vari-
Gus other enterprises, died at his home
here on Tuesday, after an illness OF
appendicitis. Death came at four
o'clock In the morning.
Mr.. ArchbOld left his widow. a son.
John F. Archbold of Townsville, Ga.
and two daughters. Mrs. N. NJ Van
Beuren Of Newport. K. l., and Mrs.
Armar D. SaundersOn Of Lyndhurst,
England
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
REGARDING 1920.

mo other president, says Demo-
cratic contemporary, "was ever so free
at the beginning of his second term as
Mr.. Wilson will be-"
In a way, yes. He will be positive
Iy relieved of the usual temptation to
eIectioneer for another term.
A president who once subscribes to
the principle of the single presidential
term may be pardoned for running, I'M
der party pressure, for the customary
second term; but he will hardly dream
of angling for third term.
But, Mr.. Wilson eliminated, what
on earth are our Democratic friends
going to do for suitable candidate
in 1920?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Says Guard Took Oath.

Madison. In view of stories in
Chicago that members of the Wis
consin National Guard returning from
the border would not take the federal
oatn under the Hay defense act. re-
curing three years reserve duty. Col
J. G. Salzman, assistant adjutant gen
Gral, says that every member of the
Wisconsin organized militia who served
ON the border and has now returned
took the oath under the national de-
Tense act as required by federal law
before going South.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
TWO cRANks SEEK WILSON.
Two Attempts Made TO Attack Presi-
dent in Day.

New York, Dec. 1.-Two men were
arrested on Saturday for trying to see
President Wilson. The nvowed object
Of one was murder. The second man
taken said he wanted to banc the
president letter.
The second arrest was made IN the
orf-Astoria. where the president
was the guest Of honor at a banquet
In connection with the celebration OF
the Statue OF Liberty illumination.
The man said he was an Austrian by
birth. but had lived in America. IS
years. The man was seized as he was
about to enter the banquet hall. When
IN explanation was demanded OF him
he would only say:
Il have letter To deliver to the
president"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
MICHIGAN TROOPS IN REVOLT.
Part Of One Regiment at El Psso
Stage Demonstration In Camp.

Fl Paso, Tex, Dec. 5.-Many soldiers
Of the Thirty second regiment of the
Michigan National Guard staged
demonstration in their camp on Satur-
day against being held on border duty
any longer. The men marched through
the camp yelling. Col. L. c. Covell.
amid many interruptions, made a
speech counsellng the guardsmen to
stop their dlsgraceful demonstration"
The soldiers finally returned to their
quarters.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
U. S. MEN ON roRPEooEo SHIP.
Italian Steamer Palermo Attacked by
Submarine of the Spanish Coast.


Madrid. Dec. THE Italian steam
ship Palermo. with AZ Americans on
board, has been torpedoed off the
Spanish coast. One sailor. reported
to be an American. was wounded by
shell and died in a hospital at Pal
afrugell. Spain. where the survivors
were landed. Three others were seri-
ously wounded by the torpedo.
The Palermo. 9,203 tons gross. sailed
from New York on November 10 for
Genoa and Spezia.
New York, Dec. THE Italian
steamship Palermo left New York No
vember ID for Genoa and Spezia and
was last reported as passing Gibraltar
on November %. 1t carried no pas
sengers, but had on board AZ American
horse-tenders. In addition TO horses 1t
carried valuable cargo.
The ship was armed for defense.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Phillip Leads in Soldier Vote.

The secretary of state has finished
tabulating the vote of the Wisconsin
soldiers on the Mexican border. Gov
ernor Philip received 1923 votes to
618 for Burt Williams, Democratic
candidate for governor; IA for George
McKerrow. Republican candidate for
governor, and "a for Ray Weaver, So
cialist candidate for governor. La Fol-
lette received 1897 votes to 533 for
Wolfe. the Democratic candidate for
United States senator. President Will
son received 1000 votes to 1857 for
Hughes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
mAN-PowER BILL is ADOPTED
Reichstas Approves Measure 235 to
$40 Mobilize Civilians.

Amsterdam. Dec. 5.-By vote Of
235 to 10 the reichstag on Saturday
adopted the "man-power" bill, mobiliz-
ing the civilian forces of the German
empire The measure was adopted
after its third reading and was not
eorCIIng to Berlin dispatches.
The "man-p0wer" bill provides for
the mobilization Of civilians In ali
walks of life for service under special
government bureaus In the support Of
the armies In the field.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

New York, Dec. Indictments
based on an investigation OF the So
called poultry trust, which Is alleged
TO have cleared about 100000 through
controlling the city's live poultry mar
ket during the last year, were handed
down on Tuesday by a grand jury.
charging violation Of the state anti
trust act
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
THREE U. S. MINISTER'S QUIT.
T. a. Thompson and W. II. t4ornibrook
Give Up Posts.

Washington, Dec 6.-Thaddeus A.
Thomson minister to Colombia. and
william H. Hornibrook, minister to
siam. have sent In their designations.
John W. Garrett Of Baltimore. former
~ minister to the Argentine Republic,
probably will be nominated by Presi-
dent Wilson as minister 70 the Neither
lands to succeed Henry Van Dyke, re-
signed.
The Hague. Holland, Dec. (via
LOndonl DR.. Henry Van Dyke. Amer
lean minister TO the Netherlands. has
resigned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
U-5oAT MADE A MISTAKE.
German Captain Reports to Berlin He
Thought Marina Transport.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The German
submarine commander who sank the
horse ship Marina with the loss of six
Americans has reported to his gov
eminent that he took the vessel for a
British transport. Germany has asked
the United States for information as
TO the status of the ship and is ready
TO offer amends If the Marina was en-
titled to indemnity.
1t is understood that If the United
States can inform Germany that the
Marina was not in the British trans
port service and was entitled to the
immunities of a peaceful merchant
ship the Berlin government is ready to
acknowledge an error and make offers
of settlement satisfactory to the Unit
ed States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Use for Dried Coffee Grounds.

AL the administrations of German
military hospitals and prison kitchens
have received an order to collect The
grounds of coffee. which viii be dried
and. after scientific treatment. US. 4 as
fodder for cattle. etc. Other extracts
from dried coffee grounds, it is added
can be used for human food.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

81 were bounded in a nutshell did
not have Dreams said Hamlet. Many
have taken this epigram of the moody
Danes to excuse their lack of initia-
tive and energy. We can imagine our
president using 1t for like purpose.
When his actions are criticized. he
etherealizes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec. 7.-PennsyI-
vnnia crude made its most sensational
advance In years on Tuesday when II
Jumped 10 cents barrel 10 1913.
Operators are new predicting So oil
early In the new year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Nielsen Spent s7ss.

Madison. Congressman N. J.
Nelson of the Third district. recent
ly reelected. filed a statement in the
office of the secretary of state declar-
ing thar he had spent S73S.S3 for cam
paign purposes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
BATTLES POLICE; ENDS LIFE.
Slayer of Woman Wounds Two Officers
at philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.-BeSieged by a
force Of so policemen in a third-story
room where he had barricaded himself
after numbering a woman with whom
he had been infatuated and seriously
wounding two policemen who tried to
arrest him. Charles Westcott, a negro,
held the attacking force at bay for two
hours and finally committed suicide by
shooting himself. Hundreds Of shots
were fired by the negro and the police
before he brought the battle to a close
by ending his life. Thousands Of spec
tators filed the street in which the bat
tie occurred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
La CROSSE Pioneers Honored.

La Crosse. j. s. Medary and
Capt l. II. Moulton, two pioneers
and boosters of La Crosse since it was
a village. have been given honorary life
membership in the newly organized
Chamber of Commerce of La Crosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Not After Jack johnson.

Chicago. Dec. 6.-Federal officials are
not on the trail OF Jack Johnson, for
mer heavyweight champion pugillst.
who fed the country when convicted
on white slavery charges, according TO
United States District Attorney Clyne-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
New York Hotel Man pics.

New York, Dec. T.-George G. Boldt,
proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.
died in his suite in the famous hos
telry. Heart disease Is believed TO
have caused his death. He was sixty
three years old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Anto Randlts e. I'd snn

Chicago. Dec. 5.-Automobile band
It's. lured by the prospect of fat pay
envelopes. swung their automatics in
the faces Of stockyards employees and
whirled away with $1,000 Thel rob
berry was committed in a saloon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
chemunu inquiry Ordered.

Washington. Dec. THE United
States government has inquired of the
Austrian government concerning facts
surrounding the torpedoing of the
American steamer Chemung, by an
Austrian submarine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

Washington. Dec 6.-The pure ice
cream laws of Iowa and Pennsylvania
we're upheld as valid exercise of ;he
police power OF the states by the
United States Supreme court In de-
cision on Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

Washington. Dec. "A fight on the
senate floor led by Senator Reed TO
prevent the immediate seating of Sen
ator-elect James F.. Watson of Indiana
was lost by a vote of 81 to "a. and
Watson was seated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

Benefontaine, Pa. Dec. e.-Two
murderers were electrocuted at Rock
view. They were Dominick Digisco.
who killed an ice cream vender, and
Stanisiaus Woceskoske, who murdered
a fellow countryman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
u. s I'D hi canadian POTATOES.

Washington, Dec. T.-Canadian po-
tatoeS with not more than 10 per cent
showing traces of disease viii he adj
mitted by the U. s. at any border Gus
toms house instead of specially desig-
mated ports. as has been the practice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

One of the pledges of the Democrats
four years ago was to reduce the cost
of living. Their campaign orators were
singularIy silent on this unfulhlled
promise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

Bordeaux. Dec. after hearing
report from Mayor Charles Gruet. Ae
city council has decided to accent the
off, Of group Of American bankers
cf loan Of $25.O0O,o00 The loan will
ran for three years
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

New York, Dec. 5.-Soldiers of the
Turkish army in Syria are dying from
typhus fever at the rate of 600 a day.
according TO dispatch given out by
the American committee for Ar
menian cad Syrian relief.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

Berlin. Dec. THE total losses Of
the entente in the present war have
been 151O0OO0. according to figures
given ont by the Association for Re
search into the Social Consequences
Of the War Of Copenhagen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

New York. Dec. 6.--The American
oil-tank steamer Moreni arrived here
and reported that a German subma-
rine fired two solid shots at her on
the Norwegian coast. Neither shot
took effect.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Charlotte Wilder Is DEAD.

Manhattan. Kan. Dec. 6.-Charlotte
Frances Wilder, authT of religious
books. died ar her home here. She had
contributed many stories and miscel-
laneous writings to church papers and
magazines and other publications.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Hits Sentence Suspensions.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Federal judges,
the Supreme court held. do not possess
inherent power. exercised for a cen
fury, To suspend Indefinitely execution
of criminal sentences imposed in their
Respective courts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

Four years is going to be long time
TO wait. if the Wilson administration
does to the country what every other
Democratic administration has done
to it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
illinois Heiress Arrested

Milwaukee. Dec. 5.-HeireSs TO con
siderable real estate but living in squa-
lor in the Ghetto region. Miss Marga-
ret Gaynor of Springfield, H., was ar
rested with John Wright. also OF
Springfield, on q statutory charge.