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The Washington times., 1916-01-02
MORE coNTRMPTUOUs MURDER

Is there another nation, on the
face of the earth, significant enough
to deserve the name of "power," "
that would or could have borne the
insults that have been heaped by the
Teutonic powers upon the United
States since the war began?
Is there a government that could
have continued in Office if, after the
plotted, planned, pre-arranged, and
advertised murder of the Lusitania,
it had occupied eight months in ne
gotiations leading to such pitifully
paltry results that at the end of that
time the horror of the Persia, was
still possible?
Great Britain entered the war pri-
marily because the neutrality of Bel
gium had been violated. She did not
hesitate, but took the plunge.
Italy broke away from one alli-
ance because she was not bound to
stick by it in a war of aggression,
and then took the opposite side be-
cause her interests, as a part of
civilization, drew her there.
In neither case was national honor
so intimately involved as has been
that of the United States. The SOL
emn admonitions of our Government
have been fiouted. Pledges given to
us have been ripped to tatters before
the ink was dry on the scraps of
paper.
The Lusitania case seemed on the
verge of a settlement that would
have been creditable to us and serv-
iceable to humanity, when the Arabic
murder took place. Now the An
coma case is brought to the point Of
settlement, when the Persia is tor
pedoed.
1t is as if the powers of Teutonia
were determined with all delibera-
tion to exhibit to the contemptuous
gaze of the world the weakness and
vacillation of a nation that has pro-
claimed its leadership among neu-
trails and its trusteeship for civiliza-
tion in the midst of this epoch of
barbarism.
The full circumstances of the Per-
sia's loss are not yet known. The
results prove that the assurances of
Austria about safety of ships COM
panies were flouted by the submarine
commander. There was no need for
wholesale murder. Even if the ship
tried to escape, there could have been
no such wholesale crime against nom
combatants under the old rules of
war.
More American lives are probably
lost, more pledges to this nation
are repudiated, more of the horrible
spirit of barbarism is injected into
this war; and still the world waits
to see if America will do anything
about it.
The Vienna government seems to
have been determined that the last
depths of American pusillanimity
should be sounded. There was a
time, months ago, when Americans
thought they had reached the ex-
treme in that humiliating direction;
but the Persia horror, separated by
only few hours from receipt of the
leering assurance that we would be
respected, leaves no more room for
hope.
What will this nation do about it ?
The Washington times., 1916-01-02
PRINCESS NOT IMPREssnD.
Thought How knights ArmOF Must
Have Scratched the FurnIture.

ThCughI no" hHiEhtH AFh"F "NSN
Have Scratched the FurDiture.
Princess Mary OF England has been
doing charitable work. says the NetC
York EVeninO Journal Many good
stories are told OF Mary's sayings.
When she was a little girl the Queen
took her to the tower. The royal
party came upon a fine suit OF armor
with spiked helmet, spikes on the
knees and spurs all complete.
Thinking to Undue the princess with
the chlvalry of those days, her maj
esty said:
This, Mary. is a suit Of armor which
used to be worn by. the knights OF Old.
What do you think of it?"
For a time the princess remained
silent. while she seemed to be think
ing deeply.
Perhaps 1t was all right" she said,
but can't you imagine how awfully
Il must have scratched the furniture"
The Washington times., 1916-01-02
Friday.

Masonic-LodEes: Lebanon, No. I, special s
p. M, F. g.; regular. 7:30 D. m. Royal
Arch Chapters: Mt. Pleasant No. ls, spe-
cial, grand visitation; School of instruction.
Eastern Star-Martha, No. 4; Ascension, No.
20. degrees; East Gate, No. n
Odd Fellows-LodgeS: Central. No. l, and
Metropolis, No. 16, Joint installation: Phoe-
nix, No. Is, installation. Encampments:
Magenenu, No. 4, installation.
Rebekah Lodges-Miriam, No. 6. Installation.
Knights OF Pythias-Syracusians, No. 10. in
stallation.
Pythian Sisters-Rathbone Temple. No. 8,
installation and initiation.
The Washington times., 1916-01-02
Wednesday.

No. H. social: Osiris No 26, social; King
solomon, No. 81, p. M, NJ. M: East
Gate. No. e. +. G. Royal Arch Chapters:
Columbia, No. /, II. A.
Eastern Star-Areme, No. 10. degrees
Odd Fellows-LOdges: Eastern, No. T. and
Harmony, No, 2, Joint Installation by
Grand Master William j. Rich and officers
OF the Grand Lodge; Federal City. No. 20,
and Friendship No Il, installation.
Knights of Pythias-Mt. Vernon. No. S. and
Equal, No. H. installation.
PythiRn sisters-Friendship Temple. No. ..
Installation and initiation
The Washington times., 1916-01-02
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
HERE DURING WEEK
Many Interesting Events Of I'm
pOrtance Are Scheduled
For Capital.
Today.

Address, Crime and Criminals" Dr, Riley
-. Moore, Secular league, Pythian Tenn
pie, y. m.
Celebration Of the Feast OF the Holy Name
by the District Branch Of the Holy Name
society. Church OF the Immaculate Con-
Opening OF the celebration OF the week Of
prayer In Protestant Churches affiliated
with the Federal Council Of Churche6 Of
Address. The Challenge Of India, by a. H.
Winslow, secretary, At Terminal Il. Y. NJ
g. A., 4 D. m.
Christmas festivities, German Orphan Asy-
lum. At the Asylum on Good Hope road
$3.50 D. M
Lecture, "Preparedness by Edward 8. At
ksnson. Socialist Party, s1l Il street north
west. s:l5 y. m.
The Washington times., 1916-01-02
CATLEss WORLD IN 1920.
Campaign Started Against THbby by
North Dakota Farmer.

North Dakota Farmer.
with the slogan Song birds forever
and a catless world in 1920" r. Sayre,
one Of the largest individual farm own-
err in North Dakota. has arrived from
Chicago to look after his interests,
which surround Devils Lake. says
DeUiPs Lake (N. d. Dispatch.
Sayre's campaign against tabby has
advanced so far that he Is Offering
prizes to persons killing the most cats.
In leahet issued by this enemy of
the cat the household pet is pictured nj
the most vicious, disease-caTrylnE
Ksrm-ridden animal In the world.
The Washington times., 1916-01-02
Saturday.

Odd ellows--Patriarchs Militant: Canton
Washington. No. ], installation.
knights OF Pythias-WRys and Means Com
1mittee semi-monthly business meeting
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
GREATEST PLAY EYER HERE
BIRTH OF A NATION AND SYM.
PHONY ORCHESTRA
Wednesday and Thurs day. November
Sth and 9th-Show Afternoon and
Evening, Each Day

The slave trade in America and
slavery as it existed prior 10 the war
is exemplified in THE Birth of a Ma
ton" ID w. Griffith's pictorial and
musical elaboration OF Thomas Dix
on's "The Clansman" and THE Leo
pard's Spots
This phase of political conditions is
traced strikingly from the importation
of the first slaves To the troubles that
grow out of their freedom and conse-
quent tribulations of the south under
the carpet-bag rule.
AS sort of prologue to the drama,
the arrival of the first cargo of slaves
is presented with historic fidelity.
From this the scene changes to ante
bellum days, depicting the condition
of the negro in the south at that time.
Then comes the turmoil of war, and.
finally, the rule of black over white
with mulatto lieutenant governor in
the capitol OF South Carolina and the
u-Klux-klan riding through the
countryside to rescue their women
and preserve their traditions.
Lincoln signing the Emancipation
proclamation is favorite among the
5000 odd scenes of the mighty spec
tacle.
Music lovers are as pleased with
this presentation as they would be over
production of grand opera. as its
score of martial music, patriotic airs
and folk songs is PLAYED by a sym
phony orchestra, especially trained
ana carried for this purpose, and
which greatly enhances the emotional
power of the splendid work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
CLINTON

SUGAR GROVE, October 2i-Autumu is here
with plenty of fine weather so far. Mr. Hender-
son and son of Cashton have completed their work
of making cement blocks ridge and gone
home Chas. Parr and family have moved back
on their farm. :. Ernie Clark and family have
moved into one of Sewp4a tlary's houses Link
Clark and family. Chari-s zfsehareson and FAM
ily. Florence Seeiey and Hershel Young went by
auto to Bloom City 70 attend the funeral Of a
cousin of Mrs. CARTS Mrs Carrie CaihOon-
Bold is improving fast after several months sick
ness. and has returned to her home after SPEND
Jag some time with her parents. Nj, aud Mrs. ST.
las CalhoOu Sandy Robbins is building a CO.
ment block house for Raleigh Doipn across the
road f ON Billy DOZENS. Howard Young is home
from the north ..- 5essie parr is making a new
cement block garage. viii Adams and William
Dulen drove cattle TO market last week Several
new Ford cars in this neghborho1d. jeff Perkins.
Willie Calhoun. Web Nosshoider and VIM Adams
o. Jim Wirtshas rented his father in-law. JEFF
Perkins farm and has moved there 30. Adam
householder is selling nursery stock again this
year. Mrs. Edith Nilson-Deaeon has been Wis
itinR on cur ridge .... Link Clark is home again
after visiting relatives and friends at Minneapolis
for a couple of weeks Emmett Knapp made q
trip TO the railroad through the rain Fri 2y ...
Willie Calhoun and family. also his mother. Mrs.
Silas Calhoun. visited at Joe Bold. Jrs.. Sunday.
Mrs. Harriet Hughes has not been so well this
fall. Readers of the CEEsoR viii remember that
she lay very sick last winter and spring
a. BLUE BELL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
ABsENr voTERsINFoRMAT
How TO Exercise the Franchise at the
Coming Election

Election two weeks from last Tues
dav. Every voter should arrange his
affairs so that he can attend IL there
are those who are to be absent from
home they can secure ballot if they
make the proper application. The
new law provides:
Amy voter expecting to be absent
from his place OF residence on any
election may, not more than twenty
nor less than three days prior to cleo
ton day, make application to the
county clerk, or the clerk of the city,
village or town, as the case may be,
for an official ballot to be voted at
such election. Application for such
ballot shall be made in person or by
mail, on blank TO be furnished by
the county clerk, or the city, village
or town clerk III which the applicant
is voter. On receipt of such appli-
cation the clerk receiving the same
shall, not more than three days prior
to such election, mail TO the applicant,
postage prepaid, an official ballot, or
ballots, if more than one are to be
voted at such election, or such officer
shall deliver said ballots to the aIpli-
cant personally, not more than ten,
nor less than one secular day before
said election.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
STATE COMMISSION HEARING
Officials From Eight Town Summon
ed to the County Seat

A crowd resembling a convention
was in the city on Thursday, the sup
ervisors, clerks and assessors from
eight towns having been summoned
here by the state tax commission to
attend hearing of that body. Super
visor of Assessment Davis made CO N
plant of too low and inequitable valu:
ations in eight Whitestown,
Kickapoo, Franklin, Harmony, Ham
burg, Christiana, Coon and Sterling.
In the hearing Mr. Davis submitted
numerous cases of what he considered
under valuations in different towns,
in most instances the town officials
taking issue with him. After several
hours of hearing the state commission
announced that further consideration
would be adjourned to Madison for
October 81, when towns will be per-
mitted to submit further testimony if
they desire. From this order Chris
va ma, Harmony and Coon were elimi-
nated, the commission stating that
their delinquency was not so grave as
the others.
If, at the rehearing the tax COM
mission upholds the contention of Mr..
Davis it is probable a reassessment
will be ordered in the five towns.
That there is much i'll feeling by
town officials over this matter is but
the fact, most of them forcibly declaring
that they have made honest effort and
exerc ised their best judgment in the
work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
TO VOTERS OF THE COUNTY

1t comes to me that the report is
being circulated that certain parties
are to be appointed under-sheriif in
the event of my election to the office
of sheriff Whether this has been
told iguorantly or With the intent TO
injure me in the campaign, I do not
know. Regarding this matter, / wish
to positively state for information of
voters that no person has solicited
from me, either directly or indirect
ly, an appointment under me, conse-
quently | have made no promises, and
will make none. | will, If elected,
consult the best interests of tie pee
pie in my appointments and my con-
duct Of the Office of sheriff will at
tempt to do my duty fully, without
fear or favor. On that platform | ask
the generous support of voters and
taxpayers. PERRY A CoWDENs
Republican Primary Nominee for
Sheriff
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
MAKE THEMSELVES USEFUL
Our Boys at the Front Are Industri-
ous-Personal Mention
SAN ANTONIO. TAxAs. Oct. 9

DAN ANTONIO, IAXAS, Oct. 20.
FRIEND MUNSoN:-The routine of
camp life does not make many items
of interest for the reporter. Our
band has played but two concerts the
past week, one at the Base hospital
where all the soldiers from a laEge
territory are brought for treatment.
and those who were permitted to
come out to our entertainment were
not slow in showing their appreciation
of our efforts. There were a few who
certainly had not lost any of their
lung power. Last Tuesday we played
at the Y. Nj. G A. No. 4 to 500 men
from about ten different states 1t
was rainy night, but the audience
did not throw any cold water on the
music.
About 700 men from the Wisconsin
regiments attended the Texas-Okla-
homa foot ball game, and as one spec
tator remarked at would not have
been much Of foot ball game il the
Wisconsin boys had not turned out. !"
They furnished about one-fourth of
the audience and one. half of the
amusement Between halves they
got out on the field, executed tue snake
dance and formed a human "W" in
mid-held.
Saturday Barnum & Bailey showed
to two packed houses 1t was esti-
mated the total attendance was over
10000 A few of the band boys boost
ed the circus band with their assist
ance at the evening show, for old
times sake,
Some of our ambitious boys are
branching out in side line to keep all
the money possible in our local terri
tory. Needles and Rhodes have start
ed laundry. Both claim Chinese
ancestry.
Several of the boys have purchased
cameras and are taking orders fer
photos.
Whit Nichols has set up "a repair
shop for watches and jewelry and is
meeting with splendid success.
Our Barber Hendriekson has so
much work that he was forced to en-
ploy an apprentice, and Signor Amoet
is now full iledged tonsorial artist.
DR.. Gullickson takes pains to ex-
tract teeth while you wait, and our
banker, Hogan. makes Morgan and
Rockefeller envious of the interest on
monthly investments he receives each
month.
The weather has turned colder and
we have been issued an extra blanket
TO each man. IL seems to require
about the same amount of clothing TO
keep comfortable as mid-winter wealth
er in Wisconsin. o. G. b.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25

Friday night last u S. Senator T.. o
Husting spoke for democracy in the
Opera house. Il was bad night and
the meeting was lightly attended when
we consider that senator is the iarg-
est celebrity of a state. Mr. Hustiug,
a clever gentleman, is not an orator,
but possibly he handled his subject to
an the advantage that there is in ii
He likened Wilson To Lincoln. a pleas
ant play with democratic speakers,
when it is remembered and 4 matter
of history that no man in all time was
so vlliied as was President Lincoln
by the democratic party; his every
policy and act was treasonable IN their
view: he was denounced in their plat
forms and speeches as a human brute,
a bufoon, an ignorant rail splitter;
the war was failure. Yet this is
the party that now imagines it has a
patent and monopoly on all the patri-
otism there is 10 the land. Senator
Husting recapitulated on the prosper
ity in the country, but said nothing
regarding the reduction of high cost
of iiving-the campaign promise Of
Wilson and the democracy four years
a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH
Confirmation in Kickapoo church next Sunda
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

CTATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY OF YER
- non Town of Yiroqua-
Notice Is hereby given to the qualified voters Of
the town of YiroqD2 Vernon county. Wisconsin.
that q special town meeting will be held for said
town in the upper story Of the engine house in
the city Of Vir-uus the same being the place
where the last a-l Ia. town meeting was held. on
the 18th day Of November. 1916 for the purpose Of
submitting to the electors at that time the follow
ing proposition to be voted on:
Shall the town board Of the town OF ViT0qua be
AUTHORIZE 10 levy and collect with the other tax
es ia said town for the year 1916. the Of TWEEN
ty-four hundred dollars ts2, 460.eO) TO aid in the
construction anc repair Of state aid highways in
said town IS follows. -Four hundred dollars e.
construct the highway leading west from the city
Of Vi.ouua past the land II Andrew johnson 70
the line 81 the 70 Fn Of jefferson; one thousand
dollars 70 eonstrUc; and repair the highway lesd-
frs down Cook H0li0E from eastern iinlit II zoud
road flus canstructe1. and one Thousand dollars
10 construct and repair the lack River road north
frs "a n nth side Of = X. FergerUnf's farm
This notice is Fiveu puEsua' T. a Feau=st duly
made to me IN writing By tflriesu uua ifai voters
Il Raid town specfyin ing a. afore,sis the object
for Vfi-h such II etinR Is 10 be he'd TIE poll
a the election viii be opened ~ o'clock in the
fesrefaa A. and closed ct $50 o'ei0ek 30 the after
neon.
DATED October r. 1853 fABL BEKTsoE.
Clerk Of r an Of Fir0qua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
STOP AND LOOK

Wanted, 8 carloads of chunky
horses and mares to weigh from
1900 to 1900 pounds, from 5 to 10
years old. These horses must be
sound and in fair shape. / will
be in Viroqua rain or shine, Nov.
2 and 3, so bring in your horses.
DAVE JONES, BoSTON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
Philip MAKES AIMS CLEAR.

Governor Phillip can not hope TO
answer every false charge that is made
against him, but his speech at Wau-
kesha was dignifed statement of his
accomplishments and his aims in the
future which appealed to the average
voter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
BOYS Doing Business in Canada

James VI. Smith returned from Can
ada, where be passed several weeks
with Frank and Howard Smith, Lee
Groves and Fed Wise, reporting ali
as Gourishag. Frank has $3.50 acres
of land, Howard 600 They each have
outfits and do their own threshing
requiring Is men 10 run one machine,
~ the other. When they thresh for
others they receive II cents per bush
ell, pay their common hands $3.50 per
day and hoard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
Rows Don't Destroy Properly

II is sincerely To be hoped that Hal
lowe'eu pranks in the city NAV be con-
fined to legitimate bounds. pestruc-
tion or sturbing Of property should
not be INDUCED iu Parties who vio-
late the las in this respect viii be
dealt with as the case demand.
W f.. GARRETT, MayOr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
WAR HORSES WANTED

Your reliable horse buyers, who
have been buying horses from
YOU in the past, are back again.
They want to buy 100 Horses
and Mares, from 4 years upwards,
weighing from 1000 to 1.800 lbs.
Do not fail to bring your draft
horses if you have any, as want
same. Will be at Viroqua from
October 80 to Nov. 8 Viola on
Tuesday. October 81; Soldiers
Grove Wednesday, Nov. /.
JOSEPH & LEVI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
STILLIN THE BUSINESS

am buying all kinds of jnnk and
want people to notify me (phone No.
23l) if they have anything TO sell.
Prices: l cent per pound for rags,
No. ! old rubbers cents, No. rub
beers 3 cents, old magazines so cents
per 100 pounds, old mixed paper rs
cents per 100 pounds, S. per ton for
old iron, automobile tires Al cents per
pound. Also highest prices paid for
hides and lurs. SAM GROSS, Viroqua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25

Mrs Mae Swinson and sister. Miss
Minnie McAuley, went 20 Montana to
visit. The latter Will continue to San
Jose, California, there TO 90 profess
sioua nursing.
Prohibition brethren had round
IN campaign meeting IN the Opera
house last night. Candidates Clifford,
VanKurcu ard Willies gave enthusi-
asfic adore seg. Cnfavorabie weather
caused Hgnt attendance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
Live Stock Shipping

The Farmers Cooperative Company
will receive cattle and hogs at the
Southeastern yards at Viroqua, Mon
day, October 30 and at Chaseburg, Tues
day, October 81. Bring in your stock,
we will be- there II A. HOFF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25

Hereafter | shall devote most Of my
time TO the real estate business. /
have for sale one 90-acre farm ) miles
out, one oO-acre, le0-acre, l23-aere,
2u0-acre farms: also s5-acre fine pas
tore and tobacco farm House. barn,
tobacco shed, strip house with . sCres
finest land in city Of Yiro0ua. price
5000 ALBERT SOLVERSoN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
Next Shipping Day

On Friday, Oct u, will be the next
day the Lacrosse packing plant will
receive stock for shipment at the
Southeastern yards, and each Friday
thereafter.
Phone 4i5l. TOILET HErLAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
FARM. STOCK AND DAIRY Jors

ViroQua dealers are selling potatoes
shipped here from the far-oiT state of
Washington, Queer things happen,
one of such is the fact that this COM
munity has not grown sufficient tubers
to supply the needs OF our home peo-
Pile Not often that occurs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
C. A r. and ~ &c. Notes

The Relief Corps was inspected at
Running hall, October 10, ny Annie
f. Moves of Madison. over sixty
members and several comrades were
present A bouutiful dinner was
served at | O'Clock.
COLLIDE ATKINS. Press Cor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25

All water rent must be paid on or
before November It'll, or shall have
to add Ia per cent 10 same. BE sure
and call Al my office in the cts haii on
any Saturday r. n. MINsHALLs
Cts Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS

Hon. A. 3 Garrett, assistant attor-
ney general of Illinois, will speak at
the following points in the county:
Thursday, Liberty Pole, go ?. M,
West Prairie o'clock
Friday, Readstown at 1890, Viola at
2:30 p.m LaFarge in the evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25
Lutheran Church Conventions

Semi-annual convention of Lacrosse
circuit, United Lutheran congrega-
10 Sunday, Brought very large attend
ance from surrounding territory.
Twelve ministers were present and
took part in the work and discussions,
26 delegates from as many congrega-
tions. The church was crowded to
its capacity at each of the several
sessions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25

Those owiog me for veterinary ser
vices will please make Immediate pay
ment and save costs.
W. c. MILLER, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-25

The greatest amount of money ever
paid to one man in this vicinity for
hogs, was to Leonard Spangler, when
j. G. Full & Son purchased his drove
of l25. The check was written for
S2606 10, which amount does not repre-
sent all of MIR. Spangier's money for
this year. He had sold about $500
worth previous to this time. Viola
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