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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12
FUMIGATIoN TO END FEVER

FUMIGATION TO END FEVER
Following the fumigation of the
300 public schools, Health Com'r
Robertson says he will turn his at
tention to theaters, churches, lodge
halls and similar fathering places as
part Of the health dept war on scar
let fever. There has been a marked
increase in the number of fever
cases since Feb. "A and as equally a
large decrease in the number of
deaths.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12
VILLA STORY WRONG, AS USUAL

Laredo, Tex, March 12.-Passen-
gers arriving from TorTeon report
Villa has not captured Durango, as
reported in border dispatches Satur-
day. Railroad between ToTeon and
Durango is intact. Bandits had not
been reported in that vicinity when
they left TOrerOn.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12

many would probably be able to exc
out an existence through this sum-
mer on present supplies. Then she
will have to depend on this years
crops, which have only a fair promise
Of sUfficiency.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12
PROTEST AGAINST CLOSING
CITY HALL MARCH II

The Illinois State Court of the
Guardians Of Liberty has protested
to the city council against the closing
Of the City Hall on st. Patrick's day.
In a letter, received by each alder
man, Ernest w. J. Hughes, state
guardian, said the closing of the hall
on that day is merely a mark of re-
spect to a certain sect"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
JAPS LAND AT VLADIVOST0K
Four Provinces Declare Their Indea
overwhelmingly Is Reported
Throughout Large Section.

Haparanda, Dec. IL. - Chinese
troops have entered Hardin and Japa-
nese troops Vladivostok, to afford pro"
lection from disturbances, according to
an announcement of the Petrograd OIL
cial news agency.
Copenhagen, Dec. 1.-THE district
In Russia comprising the provinces OF
Orenburg, Ufa, Perm and Samara has
declared it's independence, according to
word received here.
The four provinces mentioned are ID
the extreme northeast corner of Euro
pean Russia, on the border Of Asiatc
Russia. They are the sections in which
the Cossacks are legion.
London, Dec. 1.-THE counter-revolt
in southeastern Russia, under the lead
ership of General Kaledines, Dutoff
and Korniloff, apparently is aimed at
Selling the authority in that region and
in cutting off food supplies from ST.
IBERIA.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
BRITISH KILL 1900 GERMANS
Human Waves Break on Allies Shells
$4,000 Teutons Mass
for Big Blow.

With the British Army In the
Field, Dec. Sat least 1000 Germans
persisted in two violent and fruitless
attempts to break British lines around
Vial wood
Twenty-Five separate German div"
sions have been identified as compos-
ing the enemy offensive in this sec
tor, indicating the Germans have at
least $4,000 men massed there.
The British army expects Germanys
biggest-and perhaps its final-ettort
of the war shortly. General Byngs re-
tirement from Bourbon was regard'
ed today as the first prime cautionary
measure for the British to Withstand
such shock.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN A FEW LINES.
OFFER REWARD FOR SLAYER
Relatives of John Hafmeister, Found
Dead a Few Weeks Ago, Believe
He Was Murdered and Will
Pay 5000 for Guilty Party.

Menasha-In spite of the fact that
police investigating the death of John
Hafmeister, Amigo man, who was
found dead near the Menasha Wooden
ware plant few weeks ago, have de-
cided that he was a suicide, relatives
of the dead man still cling to the muir
der theory. A reward of 5000 is to be
offered within the next few days for
the arrest and conviction of Hafmeis-
ter'S murder
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
HANG IS NEGRO
SOLDIERS FOR RIOT
Army Officials Execute Blacks
for Houston Outbreak.
Al GIVEN LIFE SENTENCES
Condemned Men Sing Hymn as Thew
March to the Scaffold in DesoIste
Region Near Fort Sam
Houston.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 12.-Thir-
teen of the negroes of the Twenty
fourth infantry, U. S. A, found guilty
of completely in the riot and mutiny
at Houston August %, were hanged on
the military reservation at Fort Sam
Houston at 7:17 a. m. Tuesday. An
nouncement of the carrying out of the
sentence was made at headquarters Of
the southern department of the army
at 9 a. m.
Only army officers and 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 a great scaffold erected dur
ing the night by engineers from the
post.
A column consisting of approximate
ly 125 cavalrymen and 100 infantry SOL
diers assembled at the cavalry guard
house where the negroes were confined
at 80 a. m. Trucks were provided
to convey the prisoners to the scene
Of the execution.
March on Death Traps.
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 a
hymn they walked to their places.
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 fOrti-
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 10 negroes dropped to death,
Eleven of them died almost instantly,
the other two quivering a moment or
two after the rope became taut.
Life Imprisonment for Al.
Of the 63 men tried by the same
court-martial Al were sentenced to life
Imprisonment.
The negro soldiers who paid the
death penalty were:
Sergt. William G. Nesbitt, Corporal
Larnon J. Brown, Corporal James
Wheatley, Corporal Jesse Moore Cor.
poral Charles w Baltimore, Private
William Breckenridge, Private Thomas
c. Hawkins, Private Carlos Snodgrass,
Private Ira 3. 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 az Leaven~
worth, Kan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Will Not Accept Austrians.

Madison-Austrian subjects or dec
larants will not be indicted into the
military camps or stations of selected
men until further notification. The re-
cent declaration of war on Austria by
the United States government has re-
quired this action by the provost mar
shall general and while the status of
Austrians as selected men is at pres
ent unchanged, they may not be in
Quoted into military service.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
APPOINTMENT Is DELAYED.

Madison-There will be no appoint
ment announced for the Office of at
torney general until after the return
of Gov. Phillip, from Waco. The Of
fee becomes vacant January /, when
Attorney General Owen, will go on
the supreme bench.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Murder Mystery Is Solved.

La Crosse-Alvin Peterson, years
old, confessed to accidentally shooting
and killing his playmate, Helen Olsen,
u. The boy was playing with a shot
gun in an adjoining room when it was
discharged. Murder was suspected I'M
til the boy confessed at the inquest.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Women Conductors for kenosha.

Kenosha-The Wisconsin Gas and
Electric company has announced that
women conductors would be featured
in a reorganization of the operation of
the street railway cars here. The
company has asked for more than a
score of women to take places as con-
ductors. They must be between the
ages of 20 and 35 years and will re-
ceive the same wages as are paid to
men conductors.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Marathon County Does It's "Bit."

Wausau - Ma. athon county has
again gone over the top by subscri-
ing S1,33926 for the Red Cross
Christmas packet fund. The county
has done its bit" whenever called
upon. its allotment of bonds of the
second Liberty Loan issue being over
subscribed more than 100000. The
thrift stamps are also in big demand,
sales being made in every part OF the
county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Marines at Ruenos Aires.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 49,
Three thousand marines have been
mobilized in Buenos Aires. The Off
cial explanation is a precaution
against the threatened general strike
but it is believed the move is to OBJ
tain support for the president during
the special session of congress.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Monterey Woman Badly Burned.

Oconomowoc = Mrs. Frank Lillge of
Monterey, north of Oconomowoc, was
badly burned about her body by the
explosion of a gasoline lamp. The
clothing was nearly burned from her
body before her husband could secure
rugs and wrapping to stifie the flames.
Her condition is serious.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
May Not Bring Up Sunday Closing.

Milwaukee-There is talk that Sun
day closing may not cut much ngure
before the special session of the legls-
lature after all. 1t is said that neither
friends nor the opponents of the meas
ure are very anxious for legislation on
the subject at this time. In fact, there
is some talk that the question may
not be included in the call.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
sixtyfive Join Navy in One Day.

Milwaukee-All records were smash
ed at the navy recruiting station, zz2
Grand avenue, when sixty-five men en-
listed in one day to serve Uncle Sam
on the sea- Scores of young men were
from Milwaukee, but almost every
section of the state was represented
by the applicants sent in from sub
stations of the local Office.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Defense Council to Report.

Madison-The State Council of De-
tense will make a report to the spe-
cial session of the legislature of the
work which is being accomplished I'M.
der it's direction. This report will
probably be in connection with the bill
which will be presented the powers of
the council of defense.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Dry League Formed.

Waupaca = The Waupaca County
Dry league was formed here with dele
gates from every city and town IN the
county in attendance. The purpose OF
the organization is to make the coun-
ty dry at the spring election. A reso-
luton was adopted urging congress
men to support the national prohibl-
ton amendment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Loses Knee in France.

Neenah - DR.. T. D. Smith of this
city, who was injured in France while
member of the American hospital
corps, is on his way home. He will
not be able to return to the front as
he was hit on the knee by shrapnel
AMI the member will be amputated.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
MISSING Sailor Returns.

Sheboygan = Believed to have lost
his life in the sinking of the transport
Antilles several months ago, Arno J.
Marotz, gun captain on the craft, re-
turned to his home here with COM
plete tale of the torpedo victim and its
crew
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Train Hits Fire Chiefs Auto.

Fond du Lac-Fire Marshall Doll,
his son, Arthur, II years old, and two
firemen, Arthur Drenn and James Rus
sell, were badly injured here when
their car was run down by North
Western train. The chief, who was
driving, thought he could pass before
the train
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Freezes Arms and Leos.

Neillsville-Carl Krauser, a farmer,
was found on one of the downtown
streets so badly frozen that amputa-
ton of both arms and legs will be
necessary, according to attending ply
sicians.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Effiux Of La Toilette Burned.

Madison, Wis, Dec. Ex-senator
Robert La Toilette was burned In
effigy on the campus, following a mon
ster mass meeting by University of
Wisconsin students to adopt resolu-
tons Of loyalty.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Aued Editor Taken Ill.

Neenah-Capt. J. N. Stone, SO years
old, editor of the Neenah Daily Times,
was stricken with sudden attack. of
heart trouble while in his place of
business, and is ill at his home here.
He is a civil war veteran.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Steamer Released from Reef.

Sheboygan = The steamer Pressure
Isle which went ashore on Centerville
reef, ten miles north of here, came in
to Sheboygan harbor after being on
the rocks eighty-three hours. OF the
total cargo of 1000 tons of coal $500
tons were brought to Sheboygan under
the steamers own power, only 200
tons having been thrown into the lake.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Hold Golden Wedding.

Oconomowoc- and Mrs. Joseph
Adams celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary at their home in
Summit on Dec. 6. Their marriage
took place in Summit and with the
exception of few years in which they
lived in Milwaukee, they have made
Summit their home.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Judge Dismisses Old Cases.

Milwaukee Fifty-four cases in
which there has been no proceedings
for five years or more have been dis
missed by Judge Geiger for want of
prosecution. All are of civil ma
ture.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
BADGER Soldier Drowned.

Fond du Lac-A message notifying
him of the death by drowning of his
son, Private Joseph A. Morris, %,
member of Gen. Pershing's force, has
been received by Andrew L. Morris,
this city. Morris enlisted in a supply
company of regular army last April,
and, after brief border service, went
overseas on July 4.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Stake Out Ice Road.

La Crosse-The ice road on the
Mississippi river from here to Browns
vile, Mimi, eleven miles, was staked
out, the earliest for many years. The
Mississippi is frozen from shore to
shore.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Big Industries Worried.

Since congress adopted the war reso-
luton, the department of justice and
other government departments have
been besieged with anxious queries
from big manufacturers and coal OPP
orators employing many Austro-Hun-
garian laborers.
Fear was expressed that with lxoor
already inadequate for the war indus
tries any drastic action against Aus
trian subjects would seriously hamper
war production.
These industrial leaders were told at
first that the department planned to
compel Austrians to register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Armenian Drops Dead.

AssembIyman AFhemahn Drops Oeau'
Neutrality-suspicious. William Ar
nemann dropped dead at his home
here. He was born in Hanover, Ger.
many, Oct. ii, 1850, coming to Nee
nah in 1870. He was mayor of Nee.
nah in 1883 and 1898, and chairman
of the Winnebago county board at the
time of his death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Thirteen Children Homeless by Fire.

nTTLGGN OHITUTtH TIOIIFEISoS ny IT @
Johnsburg- general store con-
Quoted for twenty-five years by Hen
ry Loehr, was destroyed by fire, caus'
ing a loss of $4,000 with insurance at
$1,000. Loehr's house also burned.
rendering family of thirteen children
homeless. Sparks from a chimney
started the blaze.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Congressman Cary Out of Dancer.

OOTrSI CSSITEeTI Oar J OUr Ut IuTIgOE'
ilwaukee-Although still confined
to his bed, Congressman William J.
Cary has sufficiently recovered, from
an attack of pneumonia to be out of
ington.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Few Soldiers at Camp Robinson.

Sparta-Camp Robinson, near here.
is without complete military unit.
All of the soldiers have left with The
exception of small guard to close
the camp for winter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Col. Mccov,s Home Burns.

Sparta-The home of Col. Robert
Mccoy burned here. The colonel is
with a Wisconsin unit at Waco, Tex.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
X, of C. Plan Club House.

Neenah-Nicolet council, Knights of
Columbus, are planning to erect a
modern club house in Menasha. 1t is
understood that options on desirable
site have been taken.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Takes Billiard Balls and Cash.

Menasha-John Goddhardt, 10 years
old, is under arrest here charged with
the theft of billiard balls and cash
frors a local rool hall.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
20 Stores Burn at Pitcher. Okla.

Miami, okla, Dec. 14.-Fire de-
stroyed 20 stores at Pitcher, Okla. the
largest town in the lead and zinc min
ing district. The loss is estimated at
$4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
on Fifth Attempt.

West Salem-Having been rejected
four different times because he did not
weigh enough, Cecil Smith Of this city
took vacation of six weeks and sue
ceeded in enlisting, having gained six
pounds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Food Administrator Is Named.

Green Bay-Frank H. Smith, secre-
tary of the Green Bay Association of
Commerce, has been appointed food
administrator for Brown county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Their Loyalty Shown.

MANY subjects of Austria-Hungary
have already demonstrated their strong
loyalty to this country by their faith
fulnesS in industrial work, their organ
iZatiOn of recruiting committees and in
service with our armies. For the pres
ent, therefore, no restrictions will be
placed upon the movements of subjects
of AuStria-Hungary.
"They are not subject to the restric-
tons of the previous proclamations re-
lating to German enemy aliens; they
will be permitted to reside and labor
in prohibited areas and TO travel freely
without molestation. Only those who
are dangerous or disloyal are subject
TO arrest"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19

Wife of U. of w. Educator Dies
Madison-Mrs. Dora Cairns, wife of
Prof. Cairns of the University of Wis
consin, died here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19

Shortage of Coal Closes Normal.
La Crosse-Because of shortage of
coal, the state Normal school here has
been closed for an indefinite period.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Gregory Explains.

Attorney General Gregory explained
the proclamation in this statement:
1.-The proclamation issued by the
president today proclaims a state of
war existing between this country and
Austria-Hungary, calls upon all citi-
Izens to perform their duty, warns sub
jects of the enemy to conform to our
laws and enjoins upon American citi-
zens the duty of treating subjects of
the enemy who remain loyal to the Unit
ed States with all such friendliness as
may be compatible with loyalty and al
ilegfance TO the United States.
''This proclamation differs from the
preceding proclamation, relating to the
German empire, in that. while 1t au-
thOrizes the arrest and internment of
any subjects of the dual empire whose
conduct may be a menace to the safety
of the country, the only restrictions
which it contains are prohibitions
against either entering or leaving the
United States without first obtaining
permiSSiOn
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Not to Be Registered.

The department of justice even
abandoned its former plans of regis
tering AuStrians along with Germans
because of the immensely of the task
and the administration determine
ton to minimize embarrassment to
Austrians. thousands of whom have
demonstrated their loyalty to this
country by enlisting in the army and
navy.
AS an indication of the presidents
difference in feeling toward subjects
of the dual mOnarcy, 1t was pointed
out that nowhere in the proclamation
did he use the phrase "alien enc
mics" as was done in previous proc
ilamations referring to Germans. Re-
ipeatedly he referred only to natives,
citizens, deniZens or subjects" of Aus
Itria-Hungary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
Austrians Stand by U. S.

The presidents move in drawing
distinctions between Germans and
Austrians was described as twOfold:
First, it was realized that the SYM
pathy of Hungarians, Roumanians,
Poles, Serbians, Czechs, Slovacs and
other immigrants from the Austro-
Hungarian empire generally is not
with the mother country in the war,
and they have not been guilty of the
multiform campaign of violence prac-
ticed under the German war system.
Secondly, such a large proportion
of Iaborers in munition and steel
plants and coal mines consists of
Austrian subjects that it was found
practically impossible to administer
against them the rigid regulations
imposed on the Germans, who are
half as numerous and more individu-
aliStic.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-12-19
FEW RESTRICTIONS
PUT ON AUSTR|ANS
President Wilson Proclaims
State of War With Vienna.
NO BARRED ZONES FOR FOES
Subjects of Emperor Karl Called 10y
al to America and Will Not Have
to Register if They Behave
Themselves.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Austro-Hun-
garian subjects in the United States,
most of the million or more of whom
are laborers and are loyal to the al
lied war cause, will suffer few restric-
lions as a result of war between the
lands of their birth and adoption.
In a proclamation, declaring state
of war with AustriaHungary in ac-
cordance with the act of congress,
President Wilson specified that I'M
naturalized -Hungarian3, unlike
the Germans in this country, should be
free to live and travel anywhere, eX-
cept that they might not enter or leave
the United States without permission,
and those suspected of enemy activity
might be interned.
They need not register with police
or post office officials, as Germans will
be required to do shortly, are not
barred from the 100-yard zones about
the piers, docks and warehouses,
closed to Germans, and are not re-
quired to leave the District of Column
bia.