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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12
ROUND AND ABOUT US.

LaFarge postoffiee has been made an
international money order Office; a con-
vehience for those desisdng foreign or
ders Gays Mills has been raised from
fourth TO third class Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

The Tribune says Readstown has one
of the best country opera houses in
this section of the state, modern and
right in all respects 1t was opened
TO the public on recent day. j. Will
lard Hall certainly has good nerve to
undertake so big proposition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

fourth TO third class Office.
Two Richland Center youths stole a
Ford automobile from the Methodist
preacher of that place, drove it to
| Bloomington, Grant county. where they
were apprehended Stealing a Ford
ear from a Methodist preacheri What
will next happen in this wonderful
world of ours7
John Cremer has been designated
as postmaster in our neighhoring town
of Casht0n. The race WAS a hot one
between three fsithfuls.
Genoa creamery company will hold
its annual meeting for election of Of
ficers and closing up Of years business
next Monday, the IL
The two meat markets of DeSoto,
have consolidated, Mr.. Botsma having
purchased the stock and equipment of
Adams a. Son.
Rev John william opened series of
revival meetings at Manning church on
Tuesday, to continue some time. He
has just concluded meetings at Brush
Hollow and Rusk's Corners.
Genoa state bank reelected Alex
Tulloch president. G. A. Kauppler,
| vice president, Harry A. Tulloch cashi-
err, T.. l.. Collins assistant cashier.
| Stockholders were paid a ten per cent
dividend, and surplus funds increased
to SIS, 600.
For the third time since constructed,
Readstown is experiencing shut down
in the new electric lighting plant,
caused by a section of the dam going
nut. The power is furnished from the
Kickapoo river.
The Tribune says Readstown has one
of the best country opera houses in
this section of the state. modern and
right in all respects. 1t was opened
to the public on a recent day. j. Will
lard Hall certainly has good nerve to
undertake SO big proposition.
Westby Times reports Hans NJ. Ru-
die very low after operation in La
Crosse hospital Mr. Rude died He
was about as years old; man of strong
personality and intellect. His untimely
taking off will be sincerely mourned by
host of friends.
A good fellowship banquet was given
by the Westby village council in honor
of the newly completed municipal i'm
provements-city hall. library, electric
light and power plant.
Mr.. and Mrs. TOrger Moen of Coon
town, celebrated their sixtieth wedding
anniversary January A. They are high
IL respected old.tine residents of the
county.
Esofea, like some of the other coun-
try schools, was unable to open at the
usual time following holidays. Sick
ness on part Of teachers and many pu-
pills the cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

For the third time since constructed.
Readstown is experiencing a shut down
in the new electric lighting plant.
caused by section of the dam going
nut. The power is furnished from the
Kickapoo river.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

Genoa creamery company will hold
it's annual meeting for election of Of
ficers and closing up Of years business
next Monday, the II
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

John Cremer has been designated
as postmaster in our neighhoring town
of Cashtou. The race was hot one
between three fsithfuls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

Rev John william opened series of
revival meetings at Manning church on
Tuesday, to continue some time. He
has just concluded meetings at Brush
Hollow and Rusk's Corners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

Genoa state bank reelected Alex
Tulloch president, G. A. Kauppler,
vice. president, Harry A. Tulloch cashi-
err, E. L. Collins assistant cashier.
Stockholders were paid ten per cent
dividend, and surplus funds increased
to S5 600
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

Financial Institution Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of the stockholders
of the First National Bank occurred on
Tuesday, when most of the stockhold-
ers were present. A satisfactory busi-
ness is reported notwithstanding the
stringency of the times and somewhat
unsettled conditions through the bust
ness world. Because of growing de-
mands for ever minute to be devoted
TO bis profession, DIR. J K. Sehreiner
declined a re election as director. re-
tanning, however, his interests 10 the
bank. Following officers were elected:
Preei6snt-H p Proctor
Nice-P residents-N illiam Webb. Z. w. Hazen.
Cashier-H. l.. Packard.
Assistant Cashier Albert 4. Forum.
Directors-H. r. Proctor Albert Solverson. E.
W. Hazen, William Webb. II. L. Reed w. s. Proc
tor and o. G. Munson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

The two meat markets of DeSoto,
have consolidated, Mr.. Botsms having
purchased the stock and equipment of
Adams & Son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-01-12

Two Richland Center youths stole a
Ford automobile from the Methodist
preacher of that place, drove it to
Bloomington, Grant county. where they
were apprehended Stealing a Ford
ear from a Methodist preacheri What
will next happen in this wonderful
world of ourR2
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
NITRATE FROM AIR
senate Committee Considers tppro-
printing S1J.00O. .OnG for Frdcrni
Plant.

WASHINGTON. March ia--The Sen
ate Committee ON Agriculture has
considered the bill proposed hy S"uH-
tor Smith. Of South Carolina. which
would appropriate $4,000. 00n TO con-
StrGrt Il plant for production OF nitrate
from Thc air The committee waS told
that nitrate IS in great demand FOR fer
t'iiHcr. especially in the South, as mcll
as FOR manufacture nf war munitions.
and that all the supply for the United
states comes from chile source tha.
might easil% be cat OF by any strong
naval blockade
The committee viii meet acain on
Thursday, when. Senator Smith will
urge favorable report or the Aill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
DAVIS FUNERAL AT ELKINS
thtcf Justice White and Andrew tar-
neGir Among Houorar! Pail
hc0rcrs

EL.,INS. w VA, March - The
funeral OF Henry Gassoway Davis
former United states Senator, who
died III Washington. was held here to-
day IN the DAVIS Memorial Preshy-
terrain Church. The services were con
ductcd BY the Rev. Frederick Fl. Ear
ron, FOR hftcen years Senator Daviss
pastor. The honorary pu!lbearcrs were
Chief Justice White OF the United
states Supreme Court: Andrew Car
ncgie. Solici,or-General John w Davis
Clark sburg. ". Va. General John w
Foster. Washington, Senator John
sharp Williams, OF mississippi. Rich-
ard G. kcrens. 81. Louis. Mo-: Arthur
Gormau. son OF ;hc late Senator Cor
man. Of Maryland. and Charles G.
Glover. Of Washington. The active
palibcarcrs were employees or former
employees Of the Davis interests
business was suspended here while
the funeral services We're in progress
and all business buildings were draped
in black.
Members "f his family as we'll ls
various educational and charitable in
stitutions. were named rs heneticiaries
bate here to-day. shortly after the
funeral services were held.
The bulk Of the estate. which is
rariously estimated from sl6,00o.o00 to
$300o0,000. is left 10 the forme" Scna-
tors three children, Mrs Halle ID.
filkins, widow OF Senator stephen L.
Elkins; Mrs Arthur Lee and John L.
Davis, and their children
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
L0RIMER'S TRIAL BEGINS
LIstens Inmored tssIStant Stutr's
Attorney Makes Opening Address
to Jury.

CHICAGO, March William Lo,i-
mer listened unmoved to-day while w.
IL. liollcy, assistant States attorney.
ended his opening address 10 the Jury
trying him on charges connected with
the collapse Of his bank. The prosecu-
tor. in telling OF Mr. L.orimers private
affairs and their connection with the
La Salle Street Trust and Savings
Bank. said:
'l.orimer did not sec a chan to
get rich quick in the banking busi-
ness. so he devoted his time to other
businesses. IN justice 10 him. viii
say that when he entered into .hcse
other things he believed all would come
out all right, but now he is in the
Same class with a clerk who appropri-
atcs hrm's money and loses IT."
I. is expected tho defense Will mako
its own opening statement tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
WARSHlP'S NAME CHANGED
Cruiser Tennessee VIII Br known as
Memphis; New Drcndnought TO
llcnr States Name.

WASllINGrON March L5.-Secretary
Daniels announced to-day that Dread
nouCht No. ~. to be built in the New
York Navy Yard. would be named
Tennessee. and that the armorcd
cruiser Tennessee will have its name
changed TO Memphis. after the largest
city in Tennessee
y message 10 Captain Beach. COM
manding the cruiser Tennessee, notify
ing him of tho proposed change in the
cruisers name. was dispatched by
Secretary Daniels. The message was:
II have to-day given the name OF
Tennessee 10 DreadnouGht No. 4a, and
upon tho return OF your ship from its
trip TO South America IL will he known
as tho Memphis"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
PRt:PONDERiNCE OF OPINION
IS FOR DEI.T LINE: SITE

Opposition 20 the location a. ;he
new depot on the Hermitage Club site,
registered in particular by the repre-
sentativcs of the Chamber Of Commerce
and other business organizations. was
met by :he statement of the railroad
officials that they would take the mat
Ter under adviscmcui Sine" th"'
meeting tho question OF location HAS
been freely discussed in Coun",. and
business circles. with The result that
there has developed prepondcrancc
OF opinion in favor OF the Belt Line
site several blocks To the wcs,
To-morrow's meeting. il is believed.
viii resul; in definite statement OF
policy. The Dr.,.,. Of directors in
formally discussed the matter ~ its
last meeting in New York, but deferred
a decision until aftcr this months
meeting in Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
SELECT COLLEGE GROUNDS
FOR SHAKESPEARE PAGEANT
Mems and WOmcn's Committees
Finally Agree on Westhampton
aS Most Available Site.
TO DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION
Meeting Will BE Called shortly to
Deal Further With Problem Of
Carrying Public and Participants
to Scene OF Celebration.

II mas been definitely decided by boti
the mems central committee ana the
women.s committee ,ha, the Shakes
peare Pageant will bc held :.t the Rich
mond College grounds on May and ..
This decision was reached last night
by the women's committee or recon-
menda tion OF the mems committee after
the latter had rcconsidcrcd the pro
posai To have the spectacle staged at
the State Fair Grounds.
The mems committee found upon in
auiry that the Fair Grounds could not
b" made ready III time for the pagea MT
even If the money We're available This
led II 10 abandon the idea Of staging
the event there. y delegation from
the womcns committee. consisting of
Mrs. Q. T. Warwick. Dr. Oric l..
Hatcher aud Miss Helen H. Christian.
visited W. :. Forbes. chairman Of the
Hampton as tho site for the spec
tacle, and were assured by him tina,
his committee would take care Of tho
financing of the pageant, and that
plans could he prosecuted with r.is
assurance
toe called within the next two davs.
an! tho question of transportation MI!
be further discussed. II n-Scssarv. the
number of participants in the paceant
viii be reduced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
GERMANS MARiI IMPORTANT
GAINS IN NERDIiS FIGHTING

BERLIN, March II (via Lontion). -
Important gains for the Germans in
the Ncrdun lighting west OF the Mcusc
were announced to-day by the War
ofic". II IS said the Germans pushed
forward their lines west Of Corbcaux
wood and OH the height Of I.e- -Morte.
tTomme. capturing more than 900
prisoners.
The statement follows:
Western front; Near Neuycchapelle
wc blew up an advanced defense posi-
:ion with the occupants. British ar
tillcry directed heavy fire on Lens
French artillery is very active oppo-
site our now positions near Ville-aux-
Bois and opposite vnrious sectors OF
the Champagne.
On the lcf. bank of the Mouse IVer-
dun fronD. Silicsiau troops with a
strong swinging onslaught. pushed
forward their lines in the region west
Of CorbcauX wood on the heights OF
'.c-Mort- fiomne Twenty-Five officers
and more than l.oo0 unwou ndcd men
Yerc captured. y counterattack, for
S:imcs repeated. gave the French no sue
cess whatsoever They suffered very
considerable losses.
"On the righ; bank OF The AIcusc and
on tho eastern slopes OF the hills. ar.
'i,lery on both sides kept up bittor
duel without interruption.
I'm the Nosgcs. tho French undertook
numerous small, attacks with recon.
roitcrine parties. which We're renulsed.
Continued on Third Pagc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
PREDICTS PANAMA CANAL
WILL REOPEN BY APRIL Is
Colonel Harding, Acting Governor.
Sends Reassuring Message to
War Department.
GOETHAI.s MAY NOT GO BACK
Anticipated That He VIII Rcofer
His Resignation as Soon aS Deep
Water Traffic Is Again Moving. and
That Harding Will Succeed Him.

WASHINGTON, March I5.-An official
prediction that the Panama Canal will
be rcopcned 10y April - for the passage
of deep draft vessels was announced
tonight by the War Department
Conditions in C;aillard Cut. scene or
the principal earth movement which
blocked the waterway last fall. are re-
garded as justifying tue forecast.
Colonel Harding. acting Governor Of
the Canal Zone. telegraphed tho War
I Department to-day as follows:
conditions i'm tiaillard Cut justify
predictions that canal will he available
for ships Of thirty-feet draf, by April
10, subject Ia probable temporary de-
lays thereafter TO meet exigcncics OF
dredging fleet in completing canal to
fun depth and III removing shoals that
may possibly develop"
Until this report came canal utiicia Is
had refused since the close 10 make
any estimate as ~ the probable re-
opening. Colonel Elardlnr's telcrram is
taken TO mean that, shor; % another
grca, movement OF earth. the canal
will he practically H. fun opcrat ton
again after April II.
PROPOSED "TRIP or
FL'.i;1 IL Abandoned
Minor slides last summer caused the
abandonment OF plans to send the At
lamtic Fleet through the canal to par
ticipatc in the opening Of the Panama
Pacific Exposition. Serious earth move
nlents. which resulted in the closing
al The cut, began I'm September
Major General Ciocthals. Governor OF
The canal. WAS on leave IN the United
states when the canal was blocked lie
i,..i Ii
of Congress granting him that privi-
icGe. believing his work done
In October he hastcned back To The
Canal Zone. and when he found that
huge new task had been set him bv
nature he promptly withdrew the rcsig-
nation.
General Gocthals was in Washington
to-day. His future plans arc 20,
known but it is anticipated that he
will reofter his resignation as soon a..
deep water traffic is again moving
through the canal. colonel HArdine's
telegram is so positive that it is
thought probable the Governor may
not return 10 the zone at all Colonel
Harding will succeed him
Ecopcning OF the great waterway is
regarded as second only To the con-
Structiou Of the canal Millions OF
tons Of rock and earth have been
torn out OF the collapsed excavations
by new drcdGrs OF a size and capacity
never before employed, which have
In bored night and day for months
The construction worm 49,
minalS ana about the locks has pro-
cccdcd without pause When the cana,
- rcopcncd il viii have advanced in
equipment far beyond the point il had
reached when the slides began E1.
cilities FOR quick handling OF ships will
"r much better than they were AT that
iinc ana th" great project closer TO
hnal completion in all details
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
SOUTHERN TO ISSUE BONDS
VIII t>e Proceeds for Misunderstanding
Line between CorneIin. en-. and
Central, =. 4.

ATLANTA, GA. March iJ.---Thc state
Railway Commission to-day authorized
the Southern hallway Company 10
issue S'.Ooo."0" in bonds. the proceeds
OF which are 10 be used for double
tracking ITS ilnc for nfty-siX miles he
tween Cornelia. Ga. and Central. 5 G.,
ana other improvements. Tho $1,000
600 * part Of 100000 frs;-mort-
gage Seriatum loan. The loan au-
thorized is made on a first mortgage
lien on the Charlotte Air Line Rail
way leased by the southern Railway
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
Won lmpitz Reported
as Quitting Navy Post

LONDON. March iJ.-t dispatch
tn the Exchange TclcEruph Compnny
from tUpcnhnScn. says the WOin
Iturrnu. the German scIulOf OfirinI
news agency. announces thnt Alfred
Won ItrpitH. Gcrmuu Minister of the
navy, hna retired, nnh TINT Admiral
vOn tHpctIc. director of the admin
istrntion Department Uf the Admit
rhit!. has been appointed hi. .ur-
rcssOr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
GARRISON IN NEW YORK
Former Secretary Of WAR VIII Begin
Practice of Law nv soon ns Att
mittcd TO Stntc Hnr.

NEW YORK. March l5.--I.indicy NJ
Garrison, former Secretary Of War. has
become Il resident OF New York City.
and as soon as admitted to the New
York bar Will practice law here as a
member OF the firm Of Hornblower.
Miller, Potter q Earle, IL was AN.
bounced by that firm to-day. Mr.. Gar
rison was formerly n vice cha nccllor
OF the State of New Jersey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
PUILER WILL. EXCHANGE:
VIEWS WITH WALTERS

Chairman ordway Pullcr OF the
Council Committee on Streets. has
arranged for an interview with MIR
Walters in advance OF IN. board
meeting Nh. FULLER Will lay before
Mr.. Walters ihc situation as II il
viewed ny the Council authorities The
meeting itself will he tho
railroad men. and viii differ in this
respect from the important meeting
held i'm this city on February 4, when
tn" same officials conferred with
Council amh Chamber ot Commerce au-
thoriticS on the station question.
NJ the February meeting Mr. Wal
t"rs Indicated to tho Richmond men
thaj the TWO railroads concerned had
practically agreed nn the HERMITAGE
Club site. Plans, he said. have al
ready been prepared Iir new sta
,ion and funds for the sc,eOo,oo0 under
taking available.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
UNITED STATES NEUTRAL
Wilson signs Proclamation Hearing on
War between rnrtugni and
Germany.

WASHl NGToN, March l5.--rresident
Wilson has signcd proclamation
giving notice OF the neutrality of the
United states III tho state OF war he.
tween Germany AMI Portugal Tho
follows the text Of othors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16

DIRECTORS TO DEAL ALSO
WITH DEI.T LINZ. PROHI.EM VI

The board will also deal with prob
!cirs arising from the steps that have
bccu taken b. The city TO acquir" "a
right OF way over the Belt Line tracks
for the purpose % extending the West
End avenues aud. from the ordinance
recently passed. requiring the company
to rcornvc the tracks Of the connection
railway from Broad and Eevidare
Streets
Besides the members Of the board Of
directors of the Richmond, Frederic!is-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company.
there will be present at to-morrow's )
meeting Henry Walters, chairman "f
the board OF the Atlantic Coast Line.
which is 20 join the firsi-uamcd road
IN the construction oc tho Wes, End
station.
The board ot directors OF The Rich
mond, Frcderick ksbure and Potomac
Railroad is composed OF Prcsiden; VIII
liam II. White President Rhea. OF the
Pennsylvania, President Daniel Will
ard. Of tho Baltimore and Ohio: I'resi-
dent w. J. liarahan, OF the Scahoard
Air Line: President George w Stevens.
of the Chesapeake and Ohio. and Lieu :
tenantGovc.nor j. Taylor F.llyson, rep
rcscntinE the state of Virginia. Al,
Of these will attend the meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
HAS HEEN RELUCTA
TO ANNOUNCE SITF.

The committee has been extremely
reluctant 10 announce any site which
would seem to lesson the chances OF
Richmond children 10 have part IN the
celebration. We decided. after hearing
the strong arguments for abandoning
Wcsthampton, to follow the Judgment
OF the mems committee aud use the
grounds OF the state Fair. y few
hours later word came from the mcn's
committee that further consideration
made IL seem impossible for tho Fair
Grounds TO be prepared in time. and
that Westhampton was. after all. tho
only available place. We believe that,
even with limited iuances. u pageant
far more worth seeing can be had at
(Continued on Second paGcD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-16
FORCE SENT
INTO MEXICO FOR VILLA
Departure From Columbus Is Event
Witnessed by Hundreds Of
Spectators.
NOW 90 MILES WEST OF FL pAso
Out on Identical Hills Where Bandit
Chief Led Gang Stealthily Up to
Border TO Make Mur1ierous Drive
on American City.

Ell PASO, TEN. March la.--Amcri-
can troops were on Mexican soil to-
night sixty miles west OF here the
vanguard OF an expedition gathered in
less than week, but one OF the most
powerful forces assembled by this
War. They We're out on the identical
hills where a week ago tonight
Francisco Villa led geo Of his bandits
stealthily up to the American border
to make an early morning rush among
the sleeping American city Of Column
bus. y. NJ. and murdered sevcntccn
Americans. eight Of them soldiers. and
Il woman.
The elcmcntS OF ;hc armament Of
this force. its numbers aud the dircc-
ton or directions in which its various
columns headed after they passed the
international line. was n secret held by
the military censorship.
TIT tNDREDS OF SPECTATORS
WITNESS DEPARTURE.
The one important fact thai The
Americans had gone into Mexico again
was an event witnessed by hundreds Of
spectators who crowded into Columbus.
lnFN saw the troops move on towards
the boundary line. until when the men
crossed they were tiny. but distinct,
brown. lines in the distance in the clear
Western air. AS the troops passed
farther into the low gravel hills. clouds
of white dust hid the men and their
further moycinents as effcctually as
the censorship Behind the troops
who moved forward, new regiments
rapidly filled I'll. vacated camps in
Columbus. The Eleventh Cavalry, of
Fort oglethorpe, Ga. was one of the
new arrivals.
More new regiments are expected to
follow. but officers would not say how
soon, nor from what points. The dis
position Of the First Aeropianr SQUAD
ron, which passed West through here
last night. load on fiat cars was one
OF the most interesting OF the military
secrets. being The nrst actual cam
paiEm test Of this new arm Of the
service.
Unoncia reports came into FL
l'aso that abou, hfty miles ives; OF
columbus. near Hachita. y NJ. another
column had gathered and probably had
entered Mexico. Nothing more definite
than tn" fact OF this columns exist
cnCc was established. despite reports
that these troops might have gone in
FIRST