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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
BIG BATTLE ON
IN THE BALKANS
Allies Start offensive on SalOniki
Front.
BULGARS LOSE FIRST LINE
Serbs Victors on the Left Wing, But
Lose Town Of Baniea-ltalians
Land TO Aid En-
tente.
BULGARS LOSE FIRST LINE

London, Aug. ga general often
sive along the entente Saloniki front
was launched by the allies, according
TO French war Office statement. The
Serbians have captured the Bulgarian
first line on the left of the battle front
but have lost the town of BaIhca
south of Florina.
On the center and right wing heavy
fighting is in progress. The British
French forces have crossed the Stru-
ma and are attacking Bulgarian posi-
tons northwest of Sores. The state
ment follows:
ION August 20 the allied forces at
Saloniki took the offensive on the en-
tire front. On the right wing the
Anglo French forces have crossed the
Struma and are attacking the enemy
on the -Ka!endra-T opalsva
front northwest of Seres). They are
in contact with position strongly
held by the enemy at Barakli teight
Ailometers southwest of Demir His
sar).
In the center violent artillery ac-
lions are taking place on the south
ern slope of the Bellies mountains and
on both banks of the Vardar. In the
region extending from Lake Dorian
TO the Vardar the allies have console
dated positions occupied on the pre-
cedlng day.
ION the left wing in the mountain
Gus region between the Cerna and
Moglenica rivers the Serbian troops
have taken the frst-line trenches of
the Bulgarians on the heights of XII
huruz and have occupied the forts Of
Kaimakcalar
"On the extreme left. after inHict-
ing heavy losses on the Bulgarians
debouching from Floriua on Banica.
they had to abandon this latter place
and have established themselves on
heights situated 10 the east. The bat
tie is continuing"
Italian troops began to dlsembark
at Salonih, says Havas dispatch
from that point, and Immediately
passed through Salonik to the entente
line of operations.
The Fourth Greek army corps. which
had divisions at Sores. at Kavala and
also at Drama, has fallen back before
the Bulgarians who are advancing In
eastern Macedonia. The Bulgarians
have occupied Hermanll aud have
crossed the Nestos (MestaO river and
advanced 10 point seven miles from
kavala
In the fighting at Moglen the Bul-
ga is. according to a Paris dispatch
received here, had 400 killed. 600
wounded ana 43 were taken prisoners.
The Berlin war office statement
reads:
South and southwest of Florina we
gained the Vic hill and Malarnka
ridge. East Of Banica the Serbian
positions ON the Malka Niezeplanina
were stormed. All efforts Of the en-
envy to recapture Dmieaat Jeri were
fruitless.
Near Gumnlca weak enemy at
tack was beaten OF. Southeast of
Lake po,run spirited artillery duels
are in progress"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Radqers IN New Division.

The Wisconsin brigade, upon its
return from Leon Springs. where
it spent ten days on the big
government rifle range. looked for
ward TO the organization of new
division of state troops, as the next
move in the work of fashioning a real
army out of the state soldiers that are
assembled at San Antonio.
The new division. 1t has been an
nounced. will include the three Wis
consin regiments and the two brigades
of Illinois infantry. together with the
auxiliary troops of both states.
Brig. Gen. Henry A. Greene, who
has been in command of the troops at
Eagle Pass. will take charge of the
new division. Capt. Oliver Edwards
of the general staff corps has been de-
tailed to the division as chief of staff.
1t is said that the program of the
war department calls for the organiza-
ton of all the militia on the border
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
WILSON VEToEs ARMY BILL.

President Resents Clause Exemptinu
Retired Officers From Discipline.
Washington, Aug. 81. - President
Wilson vetoed the army appropriation
bill on Friday. at the same time he
sent to the house a lengthy message
making 1t plain that this action was
entirely due to the Incorporation into
the measure Of the provision that re-
tired officers should not be subject to
the articles of war.
Chairman James Hay of the house
military affairs committee reintro-
duced the army appropriation bill in
the house with the entire articles of
war provision eliminated, within half
an hour after the presidents veto had
been received.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Field Hospital Makes Record.

The First Wisconsin Field hospital
company, Major Stoddard command
ing, has done its part so far in uphold
ing the reputation of the Wisconsin
soldiery. The command left on a
march of over eleven miles with two
field hospital companies from Illinois
and one from the regular army. The
Wisconsin men set the pace on the way
out, and on the march back to Camp
Wilson had to cut down their speed to
let the others catch up. Men from
other commands dropped out, but not
one Wisconsin man had to give up. al
though they carried much more equip
ment than the Others the greater part
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Eggs Stuffed with Chez.

Cut six hard-boiled eggs in halves
crosswise. remove the volks 49,
them and add three tablespoonfuls Of
grated cheese, one Tablespoonful -
vinegar, one-half teaspoonful of sa1t
ene-half teaspoonful of mustard a fo7,
grains OF cayenne and enough maItod
butter or olive oil to mako 49,
shape into balls, refill the whites ana
serve with cress or lettuce anu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Walnut crouuett.s

mis- rule calls for one cupful y,
bread crumbs and a Ike amount %
mashed potatoes and of chopnad r.
hsh walnuts. Add the yolks of rs
or tnree eggs salt and pepper TO tas+s
and a little onion if desired A..
s1apiRg the mixture into croouetfa
FORMS they should be baked in a D,od-
crate oven for 20 minutes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
JAPAN GETS CANAL LAND.
Nipponese sad to Have Obtained
Grant Through Panama Official.

Grant Through Panama Official.
Washington, Aug. characterization
Of reports from Panama that ii 6U,OOO-
acre land concession at the Atlantic
end of the canal Is being sought by
Spaniard uamed Fernandez presuma-
bly, for japanese interests, was ordered
by Secretary Lansing.
The present reports are that Fernan.
deg. Havana agent for Japanese inter
eSts, obtained a 60.000acre land con
ceSSion through the activity of Ramon
NaldeN. whose recent election to the
presidency Of Panama may possibly be
disputed by the United States because
of alleged frauds and coercion.
Admiral Concas Of the Spanish navy
selected by the Panama government as
umpire go settle the dispute With the
United States over the purchase price
Of canal property, is alleged to have
given very valuable information about
the canal Itself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Admits sInklna Dutch shIp.

The Hague, Aug. 22.-It is officially
announced that the German govern
ment has submitted that the Dutch
steamer Rijnnjk was struck by Ger
man torpedo and has apologized and
offered to compensate the owners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
MANY PosTMAsTERs NAMED.
Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin
Places Filled by President.

Washington, Aug. 24.-President
Wilson sent TO the senate on Tuesday
these nominations for pOStmasters
nlinois-Robert +. Duff, Clay City !;
Gilbert L. Hugh, Clayton; A. J. Ike
mire, Louisville; L. l.. Boyle, Roberts.
Iowa.. n. Mccoy, COrydOn; ]. w.
Forward, Edgewood; T. L. Finley,
Missouri Valley; II. A. Mortland. Mon
teZuma.
AHchigan-Joseph e. Ladd, iiarri-
son.
Wisconsin-Faith A Van Tassil,
Whitehall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30

Paris, Aug. 24.-The Russian gov
eminent has conferred the cross of
st. George upon the city of verdun in
recognition Of its heroic defense. A
delegation is on the way to present
the decoration TO the MAYOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Guard Healthier Than Regulars.

Reports issued here show that in
spite of the supposed lack of training
of the National Guard the health of
the 9S,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, 1916-08-30

Chicago Aug. 23.-Mrs. Rosano
Cosentino. thirty-five years old. was
found murdered at West Twenty
fourth street. A baby was found DIV
ing and another child was lying or
the floor unconscious.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Hunt Girls AssaIIant.

Holly Springs, Miss, Aug. 22.-This
community is aroused as a result of a
brutal attack by a negro on Miss Inez
Meckles, nineteen. pretty daughter of
a prominent Marshall county plant
er. Bloodhounds are ON the trail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
reachers to Meet at capitaI.

Madison.-The supervising teachers
institute will be held in Madison two
weeks, August 20 until September s.
The department of public instruction.
which is holding the institute felt that
much profit would be gained cy the
getting together of the state supervis-
ors to see what had really been
accomplished during the past year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30

May Withdraw Troops From Haiti.
New y ork, Aug. 23.-Belief that p
600 Of The 5000 United States troops
stationed In Haiti and San. Domingo
soon may be Withdrawn was expressed
by five American laval officers who
reached port from San Domingo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
AeropIanes Make Raids

Saloniki, Aug. 22.-German and Bull
garian aviators have bombarded Yer
tekop for the fifth time. Bombs fell
upon the British ambulances and six
persons were killed. British and French
aeroplanes attacked Monastir.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Field Hospital Drills.

Wagon drills and first-aid drills are
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 Il
base hospital here. They have their
mules, and all of them are broken for
service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30

London. Aug. 24.-Twenty-three
odies have been recovered from the
ruins of the Yorkshire ammunition
plant which blew up. il was announced
in commons by Doctor Addison of the
ministry of munitions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30

St. Louis, Aug. 24.-Col. james Cav
Butler. multi-millionaire philanthro.
piSt, died at his home here on Monday
sternoon. He was seventy-tive years
old. Death followed an opera don six
weeks ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Boys Admit Shaving Man.

Twin Fails, Idaho. Aug. 2S.-Pro-
fessOr Halaill, vice-prineipal OF The
Carson (Nev) schools, was found muir
dered on his homestead. Two boys.
aged eleven and twelve years, are all
legged TO have confessed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
tos at Joliet. m.

Joliet H. Aug. 23.-The high mer-
curry mark of the season was reached
here on Monday when the official Unit
ed States thermometer reached l0S.
Scores were Frustrated in mills and
factories and one man may die.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
French Execute Woman spv.

Paris, Aug. 24.-The execution of a
woman as spy is reported in a
Havas dispatch from Marseilles. Felice
Pfaat was put to death at the Light
house shooting range. having been
convicted of espionage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
BADGERS to Get Outing.

II is planned after the return of the
Wisconsin troops to this place to
send them for a ten days outing to
Landa's park at New Braunfels, 80
miles distant. The stay there will be
more of picnic, but drills will be held
as usual. The park is great recre-
alton ground, where an abundance of
bathing opportunities prevail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Archbishop spaIdlnn Is m.

Peoria, H.. Aug. 24.-Archbishop
John Lancaster Spalding is in a seri-
Gus condition, the result of the heat
and a general decline that became
marked ten days ago. The archbishop
las been in bed ten days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
RattIesnakes Bite Two.

Two men in the First regiment were
bitten by rattlesnakes, one on one of
his fingers and another in his left arm.
In the latter case one of the snakes
fangs was left in the arm and had to
be taken out. Officers of the FRS, in
fantry sanitary detachment attended
the men and they had no Ill effects.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Noted French Flyer Killed.

Paris, Aug. 22.-Second Lieutenant
Brandejonc des NouIinaais, a we'll
known aviator. has been killed in an
accidental fall of his aeroplane in the
Yerdun region.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Eioht Killed in Arms Plan.

Montreal. Quebec. Aug. 22.-Eight
persons were killed and more than
a score injured in an explosion in a
munitions plant at Drummondville.
The cause Of the disaster has not been
determined.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30

Charles &. LobdeIl of Kansas, a
member Of the national farm loan
board, was reared on farm which
he left to study law. He has had ex-
tensiVe experience and served nine
years on the bench. He is president
of two banks and vice president OF
another, and was the organizer of
building and loan association. He is
a Republican.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
EIYlno Maehlne 80 =.

Newport News, Va, Aug. 23.-The
new controvertible land and water
flying machine being built here under
inspection Of the navy aeronautical
board passed Its tests In an initial
flight here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
DEUTSCHLAND IN HomL PORT.

Geneva Dispatch Says German subsea
Ship Arrived Safely at Bremen.
Geneva, Switzerland Aug. 2I.-A
2riNate telegram received here on Fri
lay from Berlin by the Neue Zuercher
Zeitung says that the German subma-
rine Deutschland arrived safely Thurs.
day at Bremen from the United Statas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
Maekensen in the Balkan.

PARIS, Aug. 24.-Field Marshal Won
Mackensen, who was recently .eport-
ed by French army officers TO be d.
rectinI German operations on the west
ern front Is now reported to be in su-
preme command in the Balkans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30

Paris. Aug. 23.-The Journal Des
Debats says the Belgian population of
the Belgian town Bouchate. which as
evacuated, has been replaced by co..
ony of German farmers, who have TAX
en- possession of the houses and fields.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
APPOINTS U. s..MExIco BODY.
Secretary Lane, Justice Gray and Or.
John r. Mott, viii Serve.

Washington, Aug. 24-Secretary
Lansing announced on Tuesday the
appointment of American members of
the commission TO treat with Mexico.
They are: Secretary of the Interior
Franklin II. Lane of San Francisco,
Justice Gray of Delaware. DIR. John
r Mott of New York. All three have
accepted the appointment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30
HENRY FORD IN NEW YORK.
Detroit Manufacturer Says He is on a
Business Trip.

~EE~'FF~NN II y.
New York, Aug. 2L-Henry Ford
came to New York from Detroit and
registered at the Hotel Biltmore.
This is the first time Mr.. Ford has
stopped at this hotel since he fitted
out his peace party last fall. He has
always put up at the Waldorf Astoria.
Mr. Ford said he was here on per-
sonal bus ness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-30

into ten divisions, Of which the Wis
consin and Illinois troops will consti-
tute the third.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-04
TRAWLER sunk
BY ZEPPELIN
IN north SEA
Zeppelin Lie Reported Disabled
and Partly Submerged by
English Crew.
HEAVY BOMBARDMENTs
ON WESTERN FRONTS
Comparative Quiet Prevails on
Russian Front; Artillery
Duels Continue.

London, Feb. 3.--The collier Franz
Fisher, which left Hartlepool Mon.
day afternoon, was sunk at sea by
one of the raiding Zeppelins that Wis
tied England. Thirteen Of the crew,
including the captain, We're drowned.
Three we're saved-Chief Engineer
Burch, Steward Taylor and Charles
Hitler. The Franz Fischer was a cap
tured enemy vessel employed as a
coasting collier Hitler, who is ma
tive of Newfoundland, described the
disaster as follows:
about 1890 Tuesday night we
heard noise overhead; presently a
Zeppelin came right on top of us and
dropped a bomb which fell near the
engine room. A tremendous eXplo-
sion followed, the vessel remaining
afloat only two minutes.
Survivors Rescued
"There was no time to launch life
boats. We all went down with the
ship. When came up, ! caught hold
OF life belt. After swimming for
some time, came aclc5s the chief
engineer and the stewdrd, who also
had managed to get hrld Of life belts.
Continued on page Three.)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-04
PARLIAMENT
BUILDING At
OTTAWA AF|RE
Belief Expressed That Fire Was
of Incendiary Origin; Flames
Spread Rapidly.
SIR ROBERT BORDEN
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Montreal Fire Department Rush.
es Aid to Ottawa by Special
Train.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 3.-The Canadi-
an parliament building was threaten
ed at II o'clock tonight by a fire
which broke out two hours earlier,
between the commons chamber and
the library.
The bodies of two women had been
removed from the gallery Of the low
er house at 10 O'Clock, and it was
feared other lives might have been
lost, us two members of parliament
were missing. Several persons, who
had been over come by smoke, We're
taken to hospitals. Several police
men and firemen were buried by the
collapse Of one end of the building
and firemen dug frantically to release
them.
Premier Escapes.
Sir Robert Borden, the Canadian
premier, who was in the building, es-
capped safely, but Martin Burrell, min
lister Of agriculture, was burned Sc
verely about the head, and Dr.. Mich
ael was burned about the hands.
Many of the Legislators experienced
difficulty in fighting their way through
smoke-filled corridors Several fet
through windows and down ladders.
The entire fighting equipment was
unable to cope with the flames, and
Mayor Martin of Montreal, member
of parliament, at 10 O'Clock ordered
the Montreal fire brigade to this city.
Structure Doomed.
Half an hour after the fire was
discovered the glass over the cham
Der of commons fell and it appeared
the structure was dConlpd The fire
developed and spread with such rap
idity that the belief was expressed
by officials that it was of incendiary
origin. When Speaker Veiny took
the chair and opened the session of
the house, at s. O'clock, only about
so members were in their seats. A
discussion relating to fisheries was
proceeding, when a messenger rushed
into the room, shouting, Fire. Run
for your lives!" a''" ''s
The members were driven back by
smoke and flames when they sought
an exit through the two main doors
Spectators in the galleries, panic
stricken, stampeded for the exit at
the same time.
Legislators Overcome.
Minister of Agriculture Burrell was
overcome as he made his way through
the thickest Of the smoke, and fell
just in front of the postoffice. He
Continued on Page Two)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-04
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS
ENDORSE PRES. WILSON
Policies of Administration and
Preparedness Program Meet
Approval.

St. Paul, Feb 3.-Resolutions en-
dorsing in general the policies or
President Wilson and advocating "his
denomination as the trusted leader of
the National Democracy in 1876
were adopted by the Minnesota Demo
cratic conference here today. Twenty
four delegates to the national cOnven-
ton at st. Louis, to be recommended
to the, voters. in the March IA primary
election were selected. fstta
The resolutions approving Presi-
dent Wilson's administration declare
that the tissue Of preparedness has
been met with sanity, patriotism and
good Judgment and further COM
mends the chief executive on the pre-
servation of the rights Of neutrals
without resorting to war. Banking
and currency, tariff and trade regula.
ton laws of the administration are
also endorsed.
Victory For Lynch.
The so-called Lynch faction, COM
posed of followers of National Com
mitteeman Fred B. Lynch of st. Paul,
won an unqualified victory at ehe
opening of the afternoon session OF
the conference, when the Ramsey
county Lawler delegation of that fac
tons choice was seated and Lawler
made choice to the st. Louis con-
vention.
The Ramsey county faction, social
ed anti-Lynch, then marched from the
convention hall, singing, "Good-bye
Postmaster, we're going to leave you
now
While the Lynch factions won out
in the convention there were numer-
Gus indications tonight that opposi-
tion would be met in the primary, as
complete opposition cards will be fil-
ed in Ramsey and other counties, 1t
was said.
Endorse Preparedness.
Division of opinion over the extent
to which the conference should en-
dorse the preparedness policy of the
president did not result in any ma
terial differences. The resolutions
finally adopted declared the admins
tration had met the issue of prepar-
edness with sanity, patriotism, and
good Judgment" and further COM
mended the chief executive on the
preservation of the rights of neutrals
without resorting to war. Banking
and currency. tariff and trade regula-
ton laws of the administration also
are endorsed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-04

to Railroad
Mrs. Mohr

Providence, r. L., Feb. 3.-Accusing
certain witnesses for the state of COM
bining to railroad an innocent woman
to prison. William II. Lewis. counsel
for the defense in the trial CT Mrs.
Elizabeth f. Mohr, and two negroes
charged with the murder OF her hus.
band, made dramatic appeal to the
jury in his closing argument today.
Mr.. Lewis, as counsel for Cecil
Brown, one of the negro defendants,
asserted that the state was relying
on circumstantial evidence and that
there was nothing so unreliable-that
it had sent many innocent persons to
Jail. He condemned the police meth
cd of investigating the murder by get.
ting "so-called confessions from pris-
OnerS.
The entire day tomorrow will be
occupied with the arguments by John
]. Fitzgerald, for Mrs. Mohr, and At
torney General Rice for the prosecu-
ton. Judge Stearns will not charge
the jury until Saturday morning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-04
president IS SATISFIED
COUNTRY IS WITH HIM ON
ISSUE Of PREPAREDNESS
Back to Washington, President
Gives Views on Preparedness as the
Middle-West Sees It. s n.
OFFICIAL FAMILY THINK A
SECOND TRIP NECESSARY

Wilson's Special
President Wilson speeding back Washington tonight
Of the middle him
national defense and to insist that take speedy
finished speaking
conviction mission his greatest hope
He will M. in Washington.
FVEMNUTE STOP. /.
When the presidents indianapolis
crowd him
speech appeared platform and said:
Indiana S all right" atF+
Wilson'S explained clearly why
the and impetus to discussion the
Another Trip Planned. s4