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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
DERBY WON BY GEORGE SMITH.
New York Colt Captures Big Race in
Kentucky.

Louisville, KY, May 16.-East tri-
umphed over West again in the forty
second Kentucky derby on Saturday
when George Smith, the great Disguise
colt owned by John Sanford of New
York. scored by the narrow margin of
a neck over Star Hawk, A. K Macon
ber's crack English-bred Sunstar colt.
Franklin, the Kentucky reliance was
third, while in the ruck came the great
pair which sport the colors of Harry
Payne Whitney. The time. 2:04, was
fast. but did not nearly reach the mark
set by Old Rosebud in 1914 The lat
ter's time was 2;03 2-5.
The event was worth $3.50 to the
winner, $4,000 to the second horse and
$1,000 to the third The fourth horse
saved his starting fee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
AUsTRlANs START BIG DRIVE.
Three thousand Italians Captured by
the Austrians.

Vienna. May IS. - Austria, after
months of preparation, has assumed
the offensive on the Italian front.
Three hundred thousand troops have
been concentrated in the Trentino-
Tyrol sector. The start of the great
drive through the mountain positions
is reported by the war Office in an Of
fetal statement claiming the capture
Of aearly three thousand prisoners,
numerous machine guns and several
cannon Italian trenches were rushed
and the occupants killed or made pris-
oners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
BADGER STATE NEWS
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
or THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN A FEW LINES.
THREE MEET VIOLENT DEATH
Two Saxon Men Meet Death in Rail-
road Accident and Body of
Michigan Man Found With
Skull Fractured.

Ashland-The village of Saxon was
thrown into wild excitement following
a railroad accident in which two men
were killed and the discovery of a
young mans body with his skull frac-
tured. Hector McMezin. 40 years old.
and John Belltrand. 35 years old, were
ground to death under the wheels of
a Chicago and Northwestern train.
The men. who We're driving lumber
wagon, attempted to cross the rail
road tracks near the depot just ahead
of the train. The remains of Vern
Newman. 81 years old. of Tomaston,
Mich. was found in the rear of the
Northwestern depot with his head
battered ia and other injuries. An in
vestigatioh indicates that Newman
was n'Grde red, it is thought for his
money.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Lax That Would Be Just.

Where amassed wealth has been the
result of talent or enterprise we'll en-
ployed and not a result of extracting
the stored resources of nature, it will
still be highly appropriate to impose
an inheritance tax upon the fortunes
thus acquired.
Yet another thing the Democrats
might serviceably do would be the
wiping out of the present war tax and
failure to enact any tax of it's particu-
lar type. Instead a special tax should
be imposed upon all kinds of NUM-
lions of war at their places of manu-
facture, so as to avoid an export tax
that would be unconstitutional.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
ouerthrow the Administrator.

The European war is the only thing
which could have prevented the Demo-
cratic free list from becoming a high
way for the dumping of cheap labor
products on the American market.
When the war ends the menace will
be renewed unless the voters take such
a decisive stand at the election next
November as to overthrow the entire
administration and rebuke its efforts
to open the markets of the nation to
the underpaid workmen of the old
world
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Turner's Reflect Witch.

Kenosha - George Witch, superin-
tendent of gymnastics in the Milwau-
kee public schools. was reelected
president of the Wisconsin American
Athletic association at the annual
convention held here. 1t was expect
ed that the state convention would
take some action in regard to war
problems, but evesy resolution in re-
gard to such action was lost before it
reached the floor of the committee
New Holstein was selected as the
place for the next convention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Income Tax Defectlve.

Attention is called by a committee
of the National Tax association to the
fact that the statistics published by
the government relating to income-tax
results are very meager. Without ask
ing that facts be set forth indicating
the wealth of particular individuals as
shown by the tax returns, the commit
tee would have the government pre-
sent to the public much more infor-
nation of general nature than thus
far the authorities have chosen to pre-
sent.
If the income tax is to be retained
the glaring faults of its application
should be corrected.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
RAIDERS OF u. s.
TAKEN BY TROOPS
Six Killed and rs Captured 105
Miles From Line.
TWO AMERICANS ARE RESCUED
Mexicans, Who Attacked Glen Springs
Surprised BY U. S. Force Near La
auna De Fresno-Surrender
After Short Fight.

Marathon, Tex, May 19.-The Mexi-
can bandits who raided Glen Syringe
several weeks ago and killed half OF
the gallant little band OF American
troops that garrisoned the town were
captured near Laguna del Fresno
los miles south of the border, by the
troops under Major Langhorne and
Colonel Sibley. This word was brought
here by soldiers returning on truck
trains.
Six of the Mexicans were shot as
they tried TO escape. The others, num-
bering about IS, laid down their arms
and surrendered without move, ae-
cording to best reports on the aHalr'
These are the same Mexicans VINO
captured Jesse Deemer and Monroe
Payne. Americans. during the Glen
Springs and Boquillas raids. Deemer
and Payne were rescued by MAJOR
Langhorne before the clash with the
bandits occurred.
Deemer is a white man Payne is
negro
AS the American troops were ap-
preaching FL Pine a friendly Mexican
told them that the two Americans
were being detained there. and prom
ised to lead the troopers to the spot.
Leaving the balance of his men be-
hind, Major Langhorne took hand
full of troopers with him and rode to
the house The Mexican family quick
ly produced the two captives, who
were overjoyed at being saved.
Pushing on. Langhorne received
word of the bandits location from
friendly Mexicans at Cerro Blanco
Closely followed by the troops un-
der Colonel Sibley, forced march
was begun. All night the horses were
pushed.
The following afternoon the Amert-
cans sighted the bandits in a small
canyon near Fresno lake. They were
resting, sprawled at full length on the
ground, their horses tethered nearby.
Major Langhorne distributed his
forces quietly. Not until the Next
cans were completely surrounded did
they become aware OF the presence
OF the American troopers. AT given
signal the soldiers rushed out and de
manded their surrender. The Next
cans were dumfounded.
About a dozen made a dash for their
horses. There was a rattle OF fire from
American rifles and six of the Next
cans we're killed. The rest were cowed,
and surrendered without further re-
sistanee,
Proof positive that the gang was
the same one that raided Glen Springs
was found when the nine cavalry
horses stolen from the camp were
found among the Mexican bandits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
BERLIN HIah School Rurns.

Oshkosh-The high school at Berlin,
built in 1902, at a cost of $4,000. was
destroyed by fire. The fire started in
the manual training room and may
have been caused by spontaneous
combustion. All the school records
were destroyed. The city will re-
build at once, issuing bonds to cover
the expense. Glass work will con-
tinue in churches. and other buildings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
HOUSE VOTES FLOOD CONTROL.
Measure Authorizes the Expenditure
Of s45 100000 on Rivers.

Washington. May 19.-The flood
control bill, providing appropriations
for the Mississippi and Sacramento
rivers, was passed by the house on
Wednesday by a vote of $50 to SO.
The bin now goes to the senate. 1t
would authorize the expenditure Of
not exceeding s45.000,000 for food con-
troll and general improvement OF the
Mississippi river under the Mississippi
river commission, and $5.600,000 for
flood control. removal Of debris, and
general Improvement OF the Sacra-
mento river. including continuance OF
the California debris commission
plans
The expenditures are to be spread
over a five-year period. The Missis-
sippi valley local interests are to CO.
operate with an amount equal to one
half of the s45,O00.0OO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Shoots SON and Wife.

Superior Frank Billmayer, So,
father of ten children. is in jail for
shooting his wife and son Charles, 10,
at their home here. Members of the
family believe Billmayer is insane.
He came home, went upstairs and shot
his son, it is said. When his wife
started to run upstairs TO see what
had happened he shot her in the
breast. He struck another child in.
the face with the butt of his revolver
as the family ran from the house.
Charles condition is serious. Mrs.
Billmayer will recover.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Army Uses Oshkosh engine.

Oshkosh - An Oshkosh concern
which manufactures portable gsso-
line power engine and combined cleo
trio lightning plant has furnished the
outfit for a number of automobiles
which will be included in the United
States army expedition into Mexico.
one of the outfits has been shipped
to the government of Norway, and
others are to go to Russia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
BERLIN GIVES SEA WARNING.
Merchant Vessels That Fail to Halt
Will Be Attacked.

Washington. May 1S.-Germany in
a note presented to Secretary Lansing
by Count Won Bernstorff on Tuesday
warns neutral governments that mer-
chant ships flying neutral flags must
obey the provisions of international
law In regard to their conduct when
stopped by German submarine, and
that they incur danger should they
turn their ships in the direction of
submarine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Wilson'S classmate Dies.

Menasha-Charles r. Smith, presi-
dent of the Menasha Woodenware
company, died in New York City of
apoplexy. He was one of the wealth
lest men in the state, his fortune be-
ing estimated at s2O,000.O0O or more
Mr.. Smith was born in Menasha in
1855, and was graduated from Prince
ton in 1875. He was a class mate and
great friend of President Wilson's and
is said to have given literally to the
presidents campaign fund.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
NAV Divide Hiah School.

Sheboygan-A plan to relieve the
overcrowded condition of the high
school, which threatened to swamp
the school officials next fall, has been
submitted to the board of EDUCATION
by Principal William Urban of the
high school He proposes to divide
the school into sections and to have
half day sessions, the pupils doing
most of their studying at home or
doing their work one section at a
time at the Industrial school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Nav Reorqanize Militia.

Appleton-If the National Guard is
increased to 425.00O, Wisconsin will
have at least two more regiments.
While nothing has been given out
from the adjutant generals office, it
appears certain that if that increase
is made the Wisconsin Guard will be
entirely reorganized, so that regiments
can be concentrated in more of a unit
than they now are. The increase will
mean promotion for many officers.
Two more regiments mean ten new
field colonels AMI majors, meaning
that ten captains viii be promoted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24

Medford - The Wisconsin Assoeia-
ton of Real Estate Brokers will gath.
er in Medford and Wausau for its an
nual convention July 26 and q. the
first day to be spent in Medford and
the second in Wausau. The matters
to be discussed are chiefly good roads
and the licensing of real estate brok-
ers by the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24

Oshkosh-A new list of members of
the Alumni association of the Oshkosh
Normal school is being made up by
Miss Emily Webster. Records show
ing the membership were destroyed in
the fire which burned the building.
Miss Webster urges all graduates to
communicate with her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
RURAL CREDIT BILL WINS.
Similar Measure Has Been Passed by
the Senate.

Washington, May 1.-THE Glass
rura. credits bill providing for fed
eral farm loan board and a system Of
II land banks passed the house on
Monday by a vote of 295 to TO- A
similar measure already has passed
the senate. and the differences prob
ably will be worked out soon in con-
ference.
Under the bills terms the land
banks would lend money to farmers at
not more than per cent interest
through local associations, mortgages
running from FIVE to thirty-six years
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Bank Statement lssued.

Oconomowoc-A statement has been
issued by the directors of the First
National bank concerning recent ac-
ton on alleged technical violations of
the federal banking laws. There have
been no defalcations; the bank sus-
tanned no loss, and is in sound and
solvent condition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
IA KILLED BY POWDER BLAST.
Thirty Others injured at Du Point
Plant in New Jersey.

Gibbstown, N. j.. May 17.-Fourteen
men were killed and about thirty in
jured in terrific explosion at the
Rapauno plant of the Du Pont Powder
company, near here on Monday.
The blast occurred in the building
in which trinitrotoluol is manufac-
tured and wrecked that structure and
three others. Among the identified
dead are: w. F. Lawley of Woodbury.,
N. J., assistant superintendent of the
trinitrotoluol plant. and George Marsh
of Paulsboro. n. j., foreman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Leaves Bequests to Church.

Neenah-The will of Mrs. Mary T.
Demerritt, who died here at the age
of SO years, has been admitted to pro-
bate. Mrs. Demerritt left requests of
$500 to the First Methodist and First
Presbyterian churches. The state
board of home missions of the Presby-
terrain church is also given $500.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Heirs Awarded $500.

Grand Rapids-In a case of heirs of
liver Euro VS.. the town of Carson for
$4,000, arising out of the death of
Euro when load of lumber on which
he was riding struck a stone in the
road, throwing him from the load and
resulting in his death. the jury brought
in verdict for $500.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Body Is Still Missinn

Fond du Lac-The skiff from which
Thomas Mason. veteran Northwest
orn engineer, lost his life on May 8.
has been found on the east shore of
Lake Winnebago, near Stockbridge.
eighteen miles from the scene ii the
tragedy. The body has not been re-
covered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
AGED War Veteran Exnirea.

Kenosha-Peter Wirschem, aged II
years, distinguished for services in
the Union army in the war of the re.
bellion, died at his home here. He
was member of the Company C of
the Twenty-sixth Wisconsin Volunteer
infantry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
SENATE ADOPTS ARMY BILL.
Conference Report on Reorganization
Measure Passes Senate.


Washington. May 19.--After a live
~ discussion of the Mexican situation.
the National Guard and the proposed
government nitrate plant. the senate
on Wednesday adopted the conference
report on the army reorganization bill
without a roll call
The bill provides for regular army
OF 211.000 off GERS and men at peace
strength, and approximately 26O 900 at
war strength, and for federalized
National Guard Of 457 ,O00 officers and
men at maximum strength.
Republicans generally and a few
Democrats expressed their hostility at
the retention OF the provision for the
nitrate plant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24

In each and every one Of the
states precinct and county organize
ton work should be started at once
so that the Republican president who
VIII be elected may have the support
OF the senate and the house in the
Sixty-fifth congress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24

Washington. May 1s.-Three Ameri-
cans were members of the crew of
the Canadian steamer Eritrea, sunk
by a mine of the French coast Fri
day. according to report received
by the state department.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Rin U. S. piver Launnhed

Quincy, Mass. May lS.-The subms.
rine LII, the last of seven vessels of
this class built here, was launched
here. The submarine is 170 feet long
and is one of the largest underwater
boats in the navy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24

Robert Freeman Hopwood, Repub-
Iican, elected to the Sixty-fourth con-
gress from uniontown, Pa, has been
a member of the Pennsylvania 6ar
association since its organization. He
began his career at the age Of twelve
years. When twenty-three he was ad-
mitted to practice and since that time
has been actively engaged in the pro-
fession. MIR. Hopwood is married.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Procures Liquor for indians.

Oshkosh-John Miller, employed on
a farm in the town of Nekinli, this
county, was arrested and taken to
Milwaukee to face the federal court
on the charge of procuring liquor for
Indians on the Menominee reservation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Ilnhtninn Kills Six Men.

Warren. o.. May 1S.-A bolt of
lightning struck box car converted
into living quarters for iaborers on the
Erie railroad Six men were burned
to death before they could escape. All
were foreigners
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
TWO FIRES AT FORT BLISS.
Attempts Made to Destroy Garrison
Near e. paso, Tex, at Night.

San Antonio. Tex, May 16.-General
Funston has ordered an investigation
of the fires on Saturday night at Fort
Bliss, near Ell Paso. They we're in
cendiary, it is said. and evidently de-
liberate attempts to destroy the gar
rison.
Two stables were burned, according
to the official report
General Funston is curious to know,
it was said, how the incendiaries elud-
ed the pickets and ignited two struc-
lures an hour apart.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
KIM Of AMMAN Is peposed.

Shanghai. May 1s.-The governor
general of Hanoi, capital Of French
Indo- China, has ordered King Duytan
of AMMAN deposed on charges of con-
plicity in riots which occurred in the
towns of Quang-Ngai and Quang-Nau.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
British Ministry Indnrsed

London. May 19,-The coalition gov
eminent won a sweeping victory in a
hy-election. w. F. Hicks Beach.
unionist, who was supported by the
liberals was elected over William
Boosey. independent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
War Ralloonlst is Killed.

Paris. May 19.-Jose Garcia Cal
deron. son of ex-President Calderon OF
Peru and a volunteer observation bal
loonist with the French army, was
killed when his parachute failed to
open.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
marshfiels Sells Sewer Bonds

Marshfeld Marshfield sold $4,000
worth of Sc ar bonds to the Second
Ward Savings hank of Milwaukee, the
highest bidder u $30S6O. The bonds
run twelve Years and draw Al per
cent interest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24

Berlin May ia mutiny of Hindu
troops in Egypt is reported by the
Neue Zurcher Zeitung. 1t is said that
during the recent fighting near the
Suez canal the Hindus In many cases
refused to obey orders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Modem Moodmen Lnse Aotinn

La Crosse - Alfred Henry Morse,
Rushford, Mimi. former Appleton
Methodist minister. was awarded s1e,-
500 damages by a circuit court jury
in his $4,000 libel suit against the
Modern Woodmen of America.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Milk Producers Association Formec

Beloit-With more than 100 repre-
sentatives from the farmers of this
vicinity branch Of the Milk Produ-
GERS association was formed with Of
ficers as follows: President, Kay
MeCurry; secretary. Joseph Nelson;
treasurer, E. L. Rasey.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
carranza Increases rax.

Ell Paso, Tex. May 17.-Notification
from the Carranza government that
export taxes on various metals have
been Increased from $50 per cent up
ward was received here. The new
decree takes effect Immediately.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
U. s. Submarine In Collision.

Washington, May 1.-THE subma-
rine K-2 collided at night with the
steamer Aragon while en- route from
Hampton Roads to the New York
navy yard. The submarines bow was
severely damaged.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24

Paris. May 1S.-General Marchand
has been killed at the front. according
to dispatches received here. General
Marchand was one Of the most famous
of the French officers OF the old
school
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
YOUNG Girl speIIino cbs,nnion

La Crosse-Anna Gust, IA year old
daughter of French Island farmer. is
the champion speller of La Crosse
county She spelled down the title
holder of every school in the district
at spelling bee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
German Actor Is Dead.

Kenosha-John Mahaney, Oldest life
saver in the coast guard west of the
Atlantic, gave W his badge of office
and retired on pension after more
than thirty-seven years of continuous
service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Ms. Franklin Maeveanh Is Dead.

Chicago May 19-Mrs Franklin
MacVeagh. wife of the former secre-
tary Of the treasury and for many
years a leader in the exclusive circles
of Chicago society. died in Washing.
ton on Wednesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Cabrera Ready for Ellnht

Galveston. Tex, May 1S.-Private
cable adyices received here state that
Estrada Cabrera, president Of Guate-
mala. is preparing to fec froln the
country in face of the rapid progress
of the revolution against him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
One Way to Reflect Wilson.

The New York World again insists
that the Republican party nominate
Wilson. 1t must be admitted that it
might be possible to re-elect him that
way.-Boston Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Why rroubIe to Write platform,

Democrats are talking about the
platform to be adopted at the con-
vention at st. Louis in June If they
do not pay any more attention to that
platform than they have to the one
adopted at Baltimore. the labor of
making it might be saved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Authorize School Bono.

New Richmond-At a special school
meeting the voters by majority of
over two to one authorized a $4,000
bond issue for the purpose of erect
ing a new grade school building as
part of the local public school system.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Church coIlectlon | nnted

Rice Lake - The sheriff is looking
for burglars who entered the home of
the Rev. Charles Nord and obtained
$40 that had been received in the col
lection box on Sunday, and silverware
valued at SIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-24
Van nlse to Sneak.

Sheboygan-President Van Hise of
the University of Wisconsin will be
the orator here at the Association of
Commerce celebration of Wisconsin
day on May %.