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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
MINES IMPERIL RELIEF SHIP.
Can't Be Warned, But Commission
Defers All Other SaiIinus.

Washington, Feb. Cooperation of
all transportation facilities of the Bel
gian relief commission were ordered
suspended pending the outcome of
negotiations through the Spanish am
bassador at Berlin by which it is hoped
to open lane of safety direct to Bel
GUM for supply ships. Fifteen of the
commissions ships in or near the war
zone could not be reached with new in
structions and grave fear is felt for
their safety. Herbert G. Hoover,
chairman of the commission, said that
even if the ships were reached and or
dered north to Dutch ports. which
route they must take, according to ad-
vices received by the commission. IL
they would have their flag respected
by German submarines, there is great
danger of their being destroyed by
either German or British mines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
GERMAN-AME RICAN BODY
MAKES LOYALTY PLEDGE
National Alliance Delegates Give Vote
Of Endorsement to Policy Of
President Wilson.

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. s.--Pledges
OF loyalty to the United States in
event OF war with Germany were made
today by the German-American Ma
tional alliance. with reputed mem
bership of 100000, a. a meeting of
delegates from twenty eight states,
hastily summoned by pr. Charles J.
Hexamer, the president
Dr. Hexamer said the alliance had
adopted resolutions indorsing Presi-
dent Wilson's action in severing diplo-
matte relations with Germany. and
that in case of hostilities the organi-
cation would organize regiments of
German-Americans and fight under
the command of President Wilson. our
commander in chief. as Loyalty as we
did under Abraham Lincoln for the
preservation of the union"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
BADGER STATE NEWS
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN a FEW LINES.
is HELD FOR KILLING SON
Marinette Man Will Plead Unwritten
Law in Defense-Tries to Kill
Wife But Is overpowered
by Onlookers.

Marinette Joseph Kaminski,
charged with fatally shooting his son
Thomas Kaminski, was bound over for
trial without bail. Kaminski will
plead the unwritten law in defense.
He claims the boy had unlawful rela-
tons with his stepmother, who is
much younger than her husband. Six
or seven witnesses testified for the
state in regard to the alleged shooting,
which, it is claimed. took place on one
of the principal streets of the city
Kaminski is said to have fired three
shots at his son. who was only about
four feet in front of him. Only one
bullet took effect, penetrating the
heart. He then tried to kill his wife.
police say. but onlookers oyerpowered
him before he could reload his revol-
yer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
SPAIN PROTESTS TO BERLIN
Refusal to Suspend Shipping In War
Zone Believed to Preclude Break
Argentine stays Neutral.

Madrid, Feb. L Spain made formal
protest to Germany against the un-
limited submarine campaign inaugu-
rated February / in a note handed to
the German ambassador here. Ac-
ton in sending a note Of protest pre-
Guides an immediate break Of relations
between Spain and Germany It Is
stated, however, that the note declines
% suspend Spanish shipping. 80 that
danger Of an overt act by Germany
will continually be present.
Buenos Aires. Feb Argentina
will remain neutral Il will not Join
the United States in seyering diplo-
matte relations with Germany
London. Feb "A Reuter- dispatch
from The Hague announces that the
port authorities of Holland have been
notified that until further notice
Dutch steamers will not be allowed to
proceed to England
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
SECOND WISCONSIN is
HELD ON TEXAS BORDER

san Antonio. Tex, Feb. t. orders
for the homeward movements Of the
Second Wisconsin infantry at san An
tonic and the Fifth Maryland infantry
at Eagle Pass. have been cancelled
Whether the approaching movements
Of other National Guard organizations
scheduled TO leave the border viii also
be halted could not BE- ascertained at
department ehadquarters
While no information is given out. it
is believed that the move means that
all the state militia win remain on the
border prepared Tor any emergency in
the international situation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
GERMAN PLANT is WRECKED.
Dye Establishment Blown Up and
Many Are Killed.

Amsterdam, Feb. IA dispatch to
the Handelsblad from Zevenaar, near
the German frontier. says 1t has been
learned from travellers from Germany
that the important mandatory of an
lime dyes and medicines owned by the
Bayer company at Leverkusen, In
Rhine province, was blown up last
week Many persons were killed and
two streets were for the most part
ruined,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
JAP SHIPS NEAR HONOLULU.
Passengers Report Sighting Warships
on Way to Islands.

Honolulu, T. H., Feb. 6.-The ru-
mored presence of a squadron of Jap
anese warships in Hawaiian waters
was given a measure of confederation
by reports from passengers on the
Togo Kisen Kaisha liner Shinyo Maru,
arriving from Japan. They told of
having seen cruiser early in the
morning. The We vessels reported In
this vicinity are the Tokiwa, Iwata
and Nissin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

Washington. Feb For the first
time since the break with Germany
the great Treasury building was colsed
to all but officials and employees. The
treasury department also issued or
ders that all official business bearing
in the slightest Gu the crisis be con
Quoted in code
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Butter Plant Sold.

Stevens Point-Frank Joseph Of
Plainfield has sold his creamery to g
Mr.. Weiner Of Boston, who recently
purchased the West Plainfield cream
cry. The reported price was $4,000.
Mr.. Weiner has sixteen produce stores
in Boston and will use the two plants
to make unsalted butter for the Jew
ish market in Boston.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Starts County Survey.

Stevens Point-Miss Frances Ban
nacl.. county superintendent of
schools. is making a complete survey
to learn the minutest details regarding
the school property and also the
farms. homes, equipment and living
conditions among the people. The
statistics are expected to be of great
value in conducting the rural schools.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
HoIdun Man Arrested

Kenosha-M. Sneider, a Kenosha
general store keeper. turned the tables
on a wouldbe holdup man here and
followed the man in a chase down the
street, firing five shots at him.
Sneider later idetifed Walter Bates
of Libertyville. ILL.,, as the man who
had attacked him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
ADVISED TO QUIT GERMANY
All Americans Instructed by Washing
ton to Leave as Soon as
Possible.

Washington, Feb. An Americans
have been advised to leave Germany
1t was learned that instructions for
warded TO Ambassador Gerard and
American consulS Saturday were to
give them this advice and assist them
in leaving wherever possible
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Two Held for Mans Death.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Epke, proprie-
tor of the Cream City hotel. North
Milwaukee. and Bernard Westerberg,
a roomer, were bound over to munich
pal court for trial, on charge of hay-
ing caused the death of Daniel
Schantz, a month ago. Schantz was
killed when he fell down the hotel
steps and fractured his skull.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

Neenah-Hardly fish shanty can
be seen on Lake Winnebago, and the
sport is the poorest in years. There
have been no reports of sturgeon be-
ing speered as in other years. Perch
fishing through the ice on Little Lake
Butte and on the Fox river is reported
on the decline.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

cials that there would be no turning
back. American officials now only
wait an actual demonstration of how
the new decree will affect American
rights.
Government officials declared Mon
day afternoon that this governments
suggestion, for break by other neu-
trails did not constitute an unfriendly
act toward Germany. In support of
their view they pointed out that the
president said he believed it would
make for peace "if other neutral pow
ers can find It possible to take SINH
lar action"
Attempt to scuttle U. S. Ship.
Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. Am at
tempt was made on Saturday TO
scuttle the United States tropedo boat
destroyer, Jacob Jones, by opening sew
eral of her seacocks at the Philadel-
phia navy yard, according to unofficial
but reliable report. officials at the
yard refused either to confirm or deny
the reports. pointing out that upon in
structions from Washington a strict
censorship had been placed upon all
activities at the navy yards through
out the country.
An officer Of the Jacob Jones, it was
said. found that the ship was listing
heavily to port as she was being lowed
from her anchorage in the Delaware
river to a dock. and all persons aboard
were detained and questioned. The
CHIEF machinist's mate. whose identity
was not disclosed was arrested
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

Appleton-Two minutes after Den
mis- DeYoung, employed at the River
side Paper & Pulp company, had quit
his Job and was going home, he
stepped on a chain carrying wood into
the woodworking room of the mill
with the result that the big toe of his
left foot was torn off
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Form Charity Association.

Sparta-A charity organization. to
be known as the Sparta Welfare asso-
citation. has been organized with the
following officers: President, John E
LLOYD; vice-president, Miss Mary Nor
row; secretary, Mrs. 2. S. Rise. and
treasurer, Paul o. Austin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Honor Dead Educator.

Neenah-A. public memorial mass
meeting was held here to honor the
memory of E. M. Beeman. late super
intendent of schools of this city. City
officials and prominent citizens eulo-
gized the late educator. The remains
we're taken to Augusta. Wis. where
burial took place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Kearney Succeeds Llndemann.

Madisou-E. J. Kearney of Milwau-
kee has been named by Gov. Philip to
succeed August S. Lindemann as a
member Of the state board OF indus
trial education. The term expires July
!. 1glS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Hotel Loss Is SOS. 600.

Washburn-Guests and employees of
the Hotel Washburn were forced out
with the thermometer registering
twenty below, scantiy attired. when
the place was destroyed by fire with
a loss of $4,000. Insurance is about
$4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

Suarta-Carl Merow has been elect
ed manager of the Sparta Co-opera-
tive creamery to succeed j. J. Swartz-
low, resigned. Warren Aney succeeds
Mr.. Merow as secretary. In yearly
output this creamery ranks second in
the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Water Rates NAV Be Advanced

Monroe-Water rates will have to
be advanced in Monroe if the price of
coal does not soon drop, according to
Supt. Miles Gettings of the city water
department. The city paid So ton for
coal al the pumping station year ago
and now pays IS. he said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

refusing to issue passports for women
and children on ships destined to pass
through the war zone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Lunamotor for Stevens Point.

Stevens Point-The Wisconsin Val
ley Electric company has turned over
its Iungmotor to the city and the APP
paratus hereafter will be kept in a
centrally located case, to which doc
tors and others will have keys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Turkish Grand vizier Resions

London, Feb. S.-The Turkish grand
vizier has resigned according TO a
Reuter- dispatch from Constantinople
received by way of Amsterdam. III
ness J.; given as the reason for his res
ignation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
pies on WAY From Funeral.

Manitowoc- Returning from q flu
neral of relative. Christ Guetschow.
a farmer was stricken with heart fail
ure and fell in the road, with the TEN
perature 10 degrees below zero. His
body was found the next morning. 1t
is not known whether he died sudden
ly or froze to death He was 81 years
old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Iapanese LOYAL 70 u s

Honolulu. Feb. 7.-Prominent jap
anese here declare that should HOSTILE
ties come between the United STATES
and Germany 1900 Japanese resery-
lists in Hawaii would offer their serv-
ICES to the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
ORGANIZE Chamber of Commerce.

Two Business men of Two
Rivers have organized Chamber of
Commerce and elected the following Of
ficers: E. Schulz, president; w. Sud
dard, vice-president. and A. Mecklen-
burg, treasurer They will engage a
paid secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Boys Form Athletic Club.

Stevens Point-A Boys club has
been organized by the Presbyterian
church and the Empire amusement
hall secured for weekly athletic activi-
ties. E. P. Trautman is leader of the
club and c. w Coye has been chosen
physical director.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

To that end German rights and prep
erty in the United States are 10 have
full protection of law and the presi-
dent wishes every American citizen TO
forbear from any thought or act which
might lead his country nearer TO war.
Hope that Germany might at the
last moment. modify her declaration
of unrestricted submarine warfare was
almost dissipated on Monday by the
news dispatches from Berlin which
gave the word of high German Off.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Writes New Soma.

Madison-"Cardinal Loyalty" is the
title of a new University of Wiscon-
sin song just published. 1t was writ
ten by Carlisle f. Stevenson, Of Mari
nette. who graduated from the course
for musical supervisors last June.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
viii Build New Factory.

Beloit-Among the shop enlarge
ments announced for the year is new
building to be erected by the Beloit
Overall and Shirt company. The build
ing will be 63x130 feet and of fire
proof construction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Rih Lake Aotel Burns

Rib Lake-Fire destroyed the Cen
trail hotel here. owned by Henry
Matthias. The fire started in the roof
of the kitchen, supposedly from de-
fective chimney. The loss is estimat-
ed at $4,000. All the hydrants were
frozen and no water could be obtained.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Violent Fiohtino D. sonn.

Berlin, Feb. 7.-Ylo ent fighting was
reported from the Som,ue tro. by the
war Office. East Of Beau, curt the Ger
mans recaptured from the British the
greater part Of trenches that had pre-
viously been lost.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

The top shelf of the medicine closet
may be kept for emergency supplies.
Especially where there are children
these things are necessary
for poison. antiseptic washes and such
supplies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
seina Polite.

jackson was attending a birthday
party, He politely accepted everything
passed to him, but when a certain dish
was offered him the second time. he
said: NO, thank you. ! only took it
before to be polite"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
CANVAS Pipe for ventlIatlon.

For ventiiating in places where
blasting is being done there has been
Invented a vanished canvas pipe.
which has the advantage Of being
prachSally proof against damage from
blasts. Is 1t collapses if struck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Mldwinter Fair for Mauston.

Mansion Mauston is planning a
farmers meeting and midwinter fair
to be held at the courthouse Feb.
1916 About leo premiums have been
donated to be awarded for farm prod
ucts and articles in the culinary line
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Dies From Effect of Fall.

Eau Claire Thomas O'Donnel, IS
years old, slipped and fell on an icy
walk here and received fractures of
the hip, arm and shoulder. He died
from the effects three hours later.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

dramatic writS~ says Joybana
Rowland is tbs original model for the
Gibson sirl. solomon hao 200 wives.
more than that many original Gibson
girls Louisville Courier Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Phonooraphs in Schools.

Racine Racine public school chill
dren Will learn the great operas and
musical compositions with the aid of
Photographic records. Machines and
a supply Of the best records are being
installed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
EIoht Children Have Dinbther;s

Stevens Point-Eight children in
one family have been found to be suf-
fering from diphtheria in a home here
which consists only of a bedroom and
kitchen. The mother is showing symp.
toms of the disease. The family Is
entirely destitute.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Found Dead on Porch.

Menasha-The body of City Treas
urer Joseph Jarvis was found frozen
or the rear porch of his home. He
had been a sufferer from asthma and
It is believed that this or an attack
of apoplexy caused his collapse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Burns Fatal to Baby.

Green Bay-Ralph. the 10 months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Nc
Nicely. died from burns received when
his clothing caught fire from the
kitchen stove.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Employees Get Poncies.

Sheboygan-The Kohler company of
KohIer has issued life insurance poll
cies ranging from $500 to 1000 for its
employees. The premiums are to be
paid by the company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Paradox.

No word upon the lips OF humanity
would be more true today than the
paradox what gave ! have" for the
creative force grows in proportion as
it is generously expended and. with
life itself. dwindleS IS it is eked out
and repressed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Boy Seeks $4,000 Damages.

Milwaukee that he was in
jured by a Wisconsin Telephone com
pany auto truck, Reginald SHADY, aged
IA, brought suit for $4,000 against the
company, in circuit court here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

JanesvilIe-The Second Separate
company of GAINESVILLE, mustered into
the state and national service last
July, is to be transformed into cav
airy unit if proper stabling can be
found.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

Teacher Now, children, what Vas
the cause of the decline OF the Roman
empire? Bright Boy know. Il was
due to too much militarism on the part
Of Puck
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Freezes to Death in Blizzard

Sioux Falls. s. n, Feb. s.-The
frozen body of C. W. Shaw, a home
steader, was found near Mcintosh. s.
D. He had been caught in the biz.
gard Saturday and lost his way. He
was sixty three years old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
pr Holsappel Heads Dentists.

ianesville- Dr-I. NJ Holsappel has
been elected president OF the Rock
County Dental society. The society
has conducted free dental clinics for
children for fhe last two years
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Dies on s4th Birthday.

Monroe-W s. Blackford. for seven
ty-two years a resident of Green coun-
", died at his home here. lie passed
away on his eighty-fourth birthday.
Death was due to paralysis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Monroe Cheese Day Oct. 9.

Monroe-This city will celebrate its
fourth annual Cheese day on Tuesday.
Oct. 9, it was decided at the annual
meeting of the committee. Already
plans are being made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Sheep Farmer Dies.

Manitowoc-A month after the
death of his brother. August Riebe.
founder of local sheep farm, died
from pneumonia. Mr., Riebe was 70
years old. He is survived by a son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Racine Greeks Form Society.

Racine-A new Greek society in this
city has fled articles Of incorporation.
The society viii be conducted for char
table and educational purposes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Both Of 4 Kind

Giving the baby the banana TO eat
is about as thoughtless as throwing
the skins on the sidewalk to break the
wayfarer's neck
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Robin Spends Winter at Ia Crosse.

Ia Crosse Robin Bedbres.st has
lost his reputation as a harbinger OF
carly spring in La Crosse. One has
been stopping near the postod5ce al
winter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
students Encourage Military Training

Students Encourage Military Training.
Beloit -Be1oit college students voted
unanimously TO encourage military
training and to form a machine gun
company They will ask to have re-
serve officers training station esta6-
Iished here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14

that we can see by what reasons the
United States government was prompt.
ed to its present attitude, on the other
hand we expect that President Wilson
to the same extent may recognize the
reasons which prompted us to take our
decision
Submarine War Goes on.
Berlin, Feb. Discussing the atti-
tude OF the United States toward Ger
many's new plan of submarine war
fare, with a Norwegian correspond
ent. DR.. Karl Helfferich. minister Of
the interior, said:
We consider submarine warfare to
be an effective means of shortening
the war and breaking once and for all
British tyranny on the seas. 1t is
true that neutrals will have to suffer
in some respects from the submarine
war. but do not they suffer already?
You can be sure the difficulties caused
to your country by, sIr submarine war
will be little compared with those
caused by Great Britain.
ASK your own countrymen by
what brutal methods Great Britain
coerces Norwegian shipowners TO
carry cOntraband, and how with all
means she strangles the Norwegian
fishing industry.
LAS to the submarine war. there Is
no way back for us We shall go on
the way which we have chosen to the
end. and we are convinced that neu-
trails later will be thankful to us"
-~-~-~~-~-~4~-~-~---~-~>
refusing to issue passports for women
and children On shins destined To ma ss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
Prominent Educator Dies.

Neenah-Edward NJ. Beeman, promi-
nent educator. and superintendent of
Neenah public schools, died at his
home here. He was 40 years old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-14
eoinn Peanuts One Better.

A pocket full of peanuts will help
keep the mind occupied. says a philos-
opber But pimple on the end Of
one's nose will do as well, il not bet