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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
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The iifehoat is a very modern contrivance. II is
NOT much more thai; a half century since it came
60 be generally used In the old days sea captain
greatly resented even the suggestion that his YES
sci should carry lifeboats
At the period when these boats still we're an ex
periluent a remarkable feat OF life-sayng was
performed on the New Jersey coast at point
nov within the precincts Of Ashury Park
Joscuh Francis an inventor. had brought forth
device made of iron and shaped like boat with
n Ma which could be shut thus keeping out the
wafer Francis contended tint In case Of n ship
wreck near shore line could be made fast be-
tween the vessel and the coast, and his quaint
lifeboat hauled back and forth, carrying several
persons on each trip.
Francis was the butt of much humor, and his
rife-saving boat w!ach commonly called
kettle because of rs odd shape. became subject
for general ,irfslon Then vessel hearing the
name Of AYRSHIRE was wrecked In 1877 of the
Jersc, coast It had large passenger list, and
great loss Of life seemed inevitable. Francis
rushed to the scene got ii line To the snip ana
,,arted his boat upon its first emergency test He
saved POI lives by this method, many of which
must baye been lost otherwise. for the sen was so
rough that No ordinary boat could have ever
reached land from the wreck.
In recognition of his skin and bravery. congress
presented Frnu.is with the largest gold medal
ever g1Yen nv that body. II was made Of pure
cold two-thirls Of an inch thick, and was of
about the sane size a tea plate. The boat de-
used nv Francis might still be in We're II not
for the brceches buoy. Because of the boats
size weight and general cumsiaeSs il was difficult
10 handle But il was none the less practical, and
Uaved the way for the brecChes buoy, operated on
the same principle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

with the branches, to give the effect Of
a tree which has stood out in a good,
old-fashioned snowstorm.
Mica is then sprinkled over this cot
ton to enhance the effect. Place the
large star at the topmost branch of the
tree. Next find the best branches for
setting the candle holders on. To place
candles effectively is quite an art in
itself, and only the most prominent tips
should be used to point" the tree, as II
were. After the candle holders are in
place. suspend from each an 'tcicle" Of
glass, such as can be bought by the
dozen.
Now begin the looping of the tree
with the largest chains of silver balls,
being careful to loop evenly, catching
up each section on the branches in such
a way as to emphasize the tips and get
a symmetrical effect. Next fasten the
small silver ornaments where they look
best. filling out the tree and adding to
the balanced effect.
Last take the strands of the silver
thread (such as comes in paekagesl
and, beginning at the star. let this
rain" pour down from the star and
fling a misty cloak of silver all over
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

What shall I send that boy in military camp1
Many mothers and others are asking that ques-
ton. In reply. DR. James Naismith. professor OF
physical education In the University of Kansas
says: "Send him candy and lemons good book
and If his company has talking machine. a
record of light music something funny. But
don't send him sob letters or nightgowns."
Doctor Naismlth speaks from 80 years expert
ence In training university and college youths
and from four months the border as chaplain
of the First Kansas infantry. He is the inventor
Of basket ball and has trained hundreds OF
athletes and kept thousands of students physically
fit
"Sob letters and nghtgowns were the most wor-
rying and useless things the boys on the border
received from home" said Doctor Naismith
Write that boy once or twice a week. Send him
the home paper He may not prompt about
writing home, but never forget he has an In
satiable appetite for home letters and the home
paper. His appetite for sweets, too is very keen
The army ration wholesome and n0arishing
hasn't many trimmings. candy always is warm
~ welcomed by the boys Homemade fcdge or
caramel candy, something that doesn't mash or
melt easily. should be sent.
There IS no need to send clo,hing or medi-
clnes Uncle Sam will look out for that But
small musical instruments are valuable in keep
ing n camp cheerful Banjos. rlandolins even
ukeleles are good. Basehalls. bats. gloves and
MASKS always are welcome Anything that en-
courages healthful play is good to send.
Il am very much In earnest when l ask that no
sob letters be sent the boys. Also. if you know
Of some boy who has one 10 write him or to
send him candy. remember him. l saw boys who
felt IL quite a little thar there was no one to
remember them They're all just big kiddies you
know. and they need Appreciation"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
IS NEGROES HANGED
ARMY OFFICERS EXECUTE SOL
DlERs FOR RIoTiNG AT
HOUSTON, TEX.
al GIVEN LIFE SENTENCES
Condemned Men Sing Hymn as They
March to the Scaffoid in Desolate
Region Near Fort Sam
Houston.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 13.-Ihir-
teen of the negroes of the Twenty
fourth infantry. U. S. A., found gul'V
of completely in the riot and mutiny
at Houston August %. were hanged on
the military reservation at Fort sam
Houston at 7:17 a. IN. Tuesday. An
nouncement of the carrying out OF the
sentence was made at headquarters OF
the southern department of the army
at 8 n. m.
Only army officers ard Sheriff John
Tobin of Bexar county were present
when the sentence was carried out by
soldiers from the post. No newspaper
men or civilian spectators were al
lowed, the time and place of execution
having been kept a secret.
The execution took place in an ar
royo about two miles east OF Camp
Travis on great scaffold erected dur
ing the night by engineers from tie
post.
A column consisting of approximate
~ 125 cavalrymen and 100 infantry sol
diers assembled at the cavalry guard
house where the negroes were confined
at 5 80 "a. IN. Trucks were provided
to convey the prisoners to the scene
of the execution.
Col. Willard f. Waltz, post COM
mander, was in command of the column
and led the way to the scaffold.
Without a tremor they stepped out
with soldierly tread and singing
20 nj
Prayers were said by a negro minister
and by two army chaplains and then
the men were ordered to stand on the
traps. Resuming their song they stood
erect and displayed the greatest forth
tude while the ropes were adjusted.
At 7:17 the major in charge of the
execution gave the order to spring the
traps. The triggers had been arranged.
one for each drop, and six men were
assigned to each one. At the word of
command they pulled on the triggers
and the 13 negroes dropped to death.
Eleven of them died almost instantly,
the other two quivering a moment or
two after the rope became taut.
OF the 60 men tried by the same
court-martial ii were sentenced to life
Imprisonment.
One man was sentenced to dishonor-
able discharge from the army and to be
confined for two and half years.
The negro soldiers who paid the
death penalty were:
Sergt. William c. Nesbitt, Corporal
Larnon ]. Brown, Corporal James
Wheatley, Corporal Jesse Moore. Cor
poral Charles w. Baltimore, Private
William Breckenridge, Private Thomas
G. Hawkins Private Carlos SnodgrasS.
Private Ira b. Davis, Private James
Divins, Private Frank Johnson, Private
Risley w. Young, Private Pat Mac
Whorter.
After the hanging of the 13 men the
chief of staff of the Southern depart
ment gave out written statement, at
the same time refusing to answer any
questions. The bodies were buried
near the place of execution. Those
sentenced to life Imprisonment will be
sent to the federal prison at Leaven-
worth, Kan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

shock him. / didn't look like that when he saw
last"
But the picture went in, along with those
which Tim Ga genius at the work. had taken Of
each member of the family while engaged in pre-
pairing the box. Grandma in spectacles
and big apron. connecting the cake. Edith was
taken dressing the duck mother stufhng il, Myrtle
packing 1t, and Tim screwing the lid of the box
which was on hinges.
AT last the box was ready, and 1t made brave
appearance indeed, for it had been painted a rich
cardinal color, and In the Myrtle had
transferred pictures of holly and mstletoe
lunches
1t was Christmas eve.
Uncle John sat in his bachelor home his feet
stretched out before a comfortable CRATE fire, his
good cid pipe IN his mouth. When Uncle John
was in reminiscent mood he always smoked
pipe.
The housekeeper knocked softly at the door.
"The expressman is here He has brought most
remarkable looking box. and he says to sign right
here"
The box was brought In. please bring screw
driver he said.
The screw driver In his hand. he waited until
the housekeeper had left the roOm
He had not kept much track of his home folks
back on the farm. After Sister Myrtle died he
hated to ever think of going back Myrtle-the
good fellow. the charming compartments good as
any boy-never took a dare-eVen kept MIN on
the qui vive to keep up with her (she was two
years Older). "Ah," sighed he. There never was
another girl ike Myrtle"
As his niece was named for Myrtle, who had
always loved music. he had given her an organ,
but that was years ago, and he had almost for
gotten her existence.
Here then was a box from the old home His
conscience gave twinge. How he had neglected
them
The box was empty. The contents had been
carefully placed on the broad mahogany table.
Uncle John sat before the fire, m0tionless. In
one hand was the old picture. In the other he held
the photograph. The waverng handwriting of his
mother and the sight of her wrinkled face and
white hair in the phOtograph-such contrast to
that In the old picture-these touched him.
Then the sight of Myrtle with her fresh young
face her head bound around with heavy braids,
just as his sister had worn hers-the coral beads,
even, without which he never saw his sister-all
these things had seized him and transported him
back over the thirty years that had passed since
he had seen his home. Selling the receiver at
his elbow he called up the telegraph Office and
dictated the following message:
"wiu be home New Years Greetings. Box
ceiyed. UNCLE JOHN"
Then he again took up the pictures and studied
them.
Grandma and-Myrtle. His beloved Myrtle-re-
stored TO him from the dead He longer
marveled at that wonderful box.
such girls can accomplish anything II they
get a chance! :" he said Suddenly he Strengthened
up and pounded the arm of his chair with his fist.
And by Georgel I'll that she gets
Chancew
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

the tree. TO do this it must be divided
and not used thickly in one strand.
The largest star at the top should be
almost buried In the thread, the effect
being to get 1t TO resemble a star which
"twinkles' or which is seen through
misty light.
When finished the tree should look
like a silvery, snowy fir tree standing
in its own environment, but lit up and
made Respondent by some inner Christ
mas glory. 1t is indeed novelty and
soothing, peaceful tree of beauty, by
which some of the overdressed and
colorful trees suffer by comparison.
Its whole success lies in the careful
symmetry of the trimming and the use
of small ornaments of similar size.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
BAKER TO FACE SENATE QUIZ
investigation Expected to Silence
Many False Rumors and Fore
stall Criticism of Congress.

Washington, Dec. 13.-A comprehen-
sive investigation into the entire Ma
tional military situation, including the
progress being made by the war de-
partment in organizing training and
equipping the new army, was ordered
by the senate military affairs COM
mittee.
The investigation will begin within
a few days. 1t is the intention of the
committee to call Secretary of War
Baker and other high officials.
After discussing the situation, the
committee decided to make an inquiry
into the whole military situation. Such
an investigation will silence many
false rumors, forestall criticism in
congress and force tagging depart
ments to speed up. in the opinion of
members of the committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
NeufchateI Cheese. Pear Shape.
Roast Shoat.

A shoat is young pig. How to pre-
pare it: Have the eyes and toes remov-
ed, the rind scored in one-inch cuts,
liver and heart removed. Wash the
outside; the inside is wiped with a
piece of damp cheesecloth. Put piece
of corncob in the mouth before roast
ing. Season the inside with pepper
and salt by rubbing it in. Put the pig
In a pan so that ii will sic on its feet :;
brace it with four handleless cups; put
in hot oven until well scared; then
haste with two cupfuls of cold water
and reduce the heat Roast two and
one-half to three hours, basting fire.
quently. Remove from pan. place on
center of platter, put cranberrieS in
the eyes and a small red apple in the
mouth. Serve on bed of watercress or
cooked kale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Chicken en- Casserole.

Three and a half pounds of stewing
chicken, a cupful and half of cut car
rot, cupful of cut celery, cupful of
cut onion, two tablespoonfuls of cut
parsley, a tablespoonful of drippings,
tablespoonful of -four, a teaspoonful of
salt. half a teaspoonful OF pepper and a
dash of paprika. Clean the chicken
the same as for stewing. The backbone,
wing tips, neck and giblets are used for
soup. The drumsticks, thighs and
breast (cut in two pieces) are put in
iron pan with drippings and scared on
both sides. Put half the onion and half
the carrot in the bottom of the casse-
role. then layer of the scared chicken,
then the remainder of the vegetables,
salt, pepper and paprika and two cup
fuls of boiling water. Cover and put in
q moderate oven two and half to
three hours. Do not try TO cook a
young chicken like this. Fowls are best
cooked In this way. Mix the flour with
a little cold water and add to the gravy
Just before serving. Sprinkle with
chopped parsley.
Cranberry Sauce.
Wash and pick over a quart of cram
berries and put in agate saucepan with
two cupfuls of cold water. AS soon as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Sweet Cider Sherbet,

Four cupfuls of cider, one table
spoonful of mixed whole spices, one
cupful of brown sugar, one and one
half cupfuls of water.
Boil the spices in the one and one
half cupfuls of water ten minutes; then
add the sugar. Boil five minutes
Strain when cold; add to the cider and
freeze same as ice cream. only it must
not be frozen hard. but must be like a
punch. This is very attractive if serv-
ed in red apples which have been hol-
lowed out and small pieces cut from
the bottoms. SO they sit fiat on plate
g. .h holly under it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

never said II nj all. the Columbus Dis
patch asserts that General sherman
said It In Columbus on August l.. 1850.
and in support of the assertion pro
duces from IT'S files copy of a short
address he made here at that time in
which the now famous definition of
war was made.
The occasion was a reunion of the
Civil war soldiers of Ohio. President
Hayes was a guest of honor and most
OF the living generals of the Civil war
were present. The addresses were
made In the open In Franklin park.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Ii was raining hard when General
Shermau's turn came TO speak. but he
stood out uncovered and delivered his
short speech. As published, il con-
tanned Just nos words. Abiding 10 the
fact that old soldiers did not mind
rain, he continued: You all know
that this is not soldering. There is
many IA hoy here today who thinks
war IS all glory. but, boys it is all
hell You can bear that warming to
generations yet to come. look upon
It with horror. but If it has TO come,
am here
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
A WHITE TREE
Why Not Have a Giistenins Evergreen
This Year7

TINS EG&fB
A suggestion for an original triw-
ming fer the all-important tree comes
from a traveller In Russia. Instead OF
tree with colored ornaments, this
scheme remains all in white. To carry
1t out requires white trimmings, as fol-
lows:
Asbestos snow.
White glass icicles.
Powdered mica snow.
Silver tinsel and silver thread.
Large white silver paper star about
eight to ten inches In diameter.
Silver glass ornaments, particularly
balls and small novelties.
Silver paper candy containers In
form of animals, dolls, etc.
White candles in plain, inconspicu-
Gus holders.
The usual fir tree is the basis. but at
once the trunk is carefully wrapped
with the asbestos snow to make 1t ap-
pear white. This is also done part way
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
TEST FOR ALL ARMY OFFICERS
Baker Orders Regulars and National
Guard Commanders to Take
Efficiency Examinations.

Washington, Dec. 13.-All regular
and National Guard officers must I'M
dergo redical as well as efficiency ex-
aminations. Secretary Baker said. be
cause of severe conditions of warfare
abroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
A Calculating Spirit.

Look :" exclaimed one of Lots
daughters. Mother has been changed
to a pillar of salt -
"Oh. dear" said the other plain
lively. why couldn't it have been SUI
gar. She would have been so much
more valuablel"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
The startinn Point

"a man of small ideas should not go
INTO public life"
That's right" commented Senator
Sorghum. when you mention ex-
eenses now you don't want to begin
figuring with anything less than bill
lion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
SHERMkN'S FAMOUS SAYING
Generals Definition of War Was Given
In an Address at Columbus, O., in
1880 at Reunion of Veterans.

J. H. Galbraith Of Columbus. O..
writing TO The New York World. gives
place and date To a remark which has
been widely credited TO General VIII
liam TecuIIseh Sherman. He says:
IN answer to inquiries as to where
Gen. VIII am T. Sherman said war was
Aell. and refute limitations that he
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
asuhp Shells Spanish Shin

Madrid, Spain, Dec. 12.-Premier
Athucema made official announcement
that the Spanish steamship Claude
had been bombed by a German subma-
rine. eight sailors being killed and 9TH
ers wounded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Here S TO
Your
Christmas
Dinner!
Cranberry and Orange Appetizer
Cssicken Broth
Celery
Chicken en- Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
stceet Potatoes a Ia MGrylGB6
Apple and Celery Salad
Neafchdtel Cheese, Pear shapes
Toasted Crackers
SultGnG Roll
Coffee
cranberrx and ORANGE AppetIzer.

Put half cupful of sugar and a cup
tul of water on and boil five minutes.
Add half a cupful of cranberry sauce
and cool. Chip the oranges very fine.
Pour into ice cream glass or parfait
glass and pour over the cranberrtes.
This must be served very cold. Gran
berries are taken from the cranberry
gauce
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Cox ApueaIs to President.

Columbus, o., Dec. Ex-Governor
Cox of Ohio appealed directly to Pres
ident Wilson or Tuesday for authority
for the Ohio fuel administration to
commander coal in transit through
Ohio for domestic use.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Brown Gravy.

To the drippings add u tablespoonful
flour; mix well and add two cupfuls of
cold water or enough water to make
two cupfuls of gravy. tablespoonful
caramel and seasoning to taste; serve
with a goose or a duckling.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

Panama, Dec. 13.-Panama declared
war on Austria. The government, In
cooperation with the Canal Zone au-
,horfties. is interning Austrians. The
zone has now been cleared of Ger
mans and Austrians.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
U. S. eunners sInk u.Roat.

An Atlantic Port, Dec, 12.-Gunners
on an American merchant ship which
arrived here from Archangel. Russia.
declared they encountered a German
submarine and destroyed the U-boat
by gunire.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
As safecraekers Joke.

The Sentimental Gun Mon-They
say love laughs al locksmiths.
The Practical Yegg-I've always
considered the average locksmith more
or less Of IKE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

MY wife watches the sugar market
closely"
"SpeculatingT"
an small way. She borrows When
it's high and pays back when it's low
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

a merchant says that one reason
why he would like TO so into the
movies is because the hero always gets
his telephone connection so promptly,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

This last clause brought great ap.
plauSe. and when II subsidized the gem
eral proceeded on another line Of
thought"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

1t is better to be good in reality than
to seem so.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

cupfuls of sugar. Boil for minute.
Strain through wire strainer and put in
glass bowl.
Sweet Potatoes a la Maryland.
Wash and boil a quarter peck of
even sized sweet potatoes until nearly
tender; when cool, skin and cut in half
lengthwise. Put in Dakepan which has
been brushed with one teaspoonful
dripp.ngs: lay on the potatoes, cut side
down; sprinkle with salt, pepper and
sugar; bake in hot oven until light
brown.
NeufehateI Cheese, Pear Shape.
Mix two Neufchatel cheeses with a
little cold milk, one-fourth teaspoonful
salt. dash of white pepper and dash
of paprika. Form into pear shapes,
place Glove at top to form the stem
and press in Glove to form the bios
som. Cover the pears with paprika.
Serve on a cracker on a cheese 9Gd
cracker plate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Uncle JokNa Chi5brva1Sl
INV
Ellen f. DeGfaff,
h The Rural New Yorker

stopped playing on the
organ, and whirled about, address
ing the family gathered around the
evening lamp.
I've got a conundrum for you,
she announced.
One of those that has no an
sxer. I'll bet" said Tim, who was
popping corn over a bed Of glowing
Goals. Il don't get caught twice
the same way"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

a glass can Of watermelon pickles was wrapped
IN corrugated cardboard. and then wound about
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
FOR THE BOY
IN CAMP

eeSgSsgS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

with crepe paper, twisted tightly and the ends
fringed II then resembed the oldfashioned
motto candies That the motto couplet might not
be lacking, the following lines were written and
inserted
Those Jell girls may be tart and sweet.
But I've heard that they lack spice.
II of ME you'll deign to eat
l am sure you'll vote me nice"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-10
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