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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
SUPREME AS EVER
REPUBLICAN PARTY IN lmPREo.
NA5LE POSITION.
Organization That Has Given Prosper
ity to the Country viii Surely
Be Restored TO Power in
Election of 1920.

Stalwart as before the election, tha
Republican party stands forth today:
its Clements fused in the late cam
paign and the newer principles given
the framing of campaign analysis.
The validity and importance of the
Republican positions have not been
diminished one whit through the re-
election of Mr.. Wilson. The result OF
the election turned upon the weak
ness of the state organizations, nOta-
Oily that of California. and the inevi-
table weakness of the candidate. Not
that Mr.. Hughes was not all that the
hepuD1can party could desire as ma
terial for president, but his failure 10
measure up TO the full demands of
candidate wrestling with the tremen-
dous problems of the vital present is
accountable for the failure of his
hane to have all the talismanic pow
er the party needed. Withdrawn so
long from political life and never a
Inquire of rational Importance save in
the reflected light of New York hap
penings. Mr.. Hughes was saddled with
herculean task. He performed his
part nobly. But the facts and the
tates were against him. The carrying
OF the principal group of states by
the Republicans was nullified by the
work of the West, that played havoc
with the normal facts of Republican
confidence. as found in the way the
states with big electoral representa-
ton went.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
GERMANYS REPLY
ASKS CONFERENCE
Meeting of Delegates of Belliger-
ents Proposed.
NO TERMS GIVEN BY BERLIN
Answer to "Hiph-Minded Suggestion"
Of United States Is Handed to Am
bassadcr Gerard--Wilson to
Continue Peace Efforts.

Berlin, via Sayville wireless, Dec.
28.-The reply of the German allies
to the peace note of President Wilson
was given to Ambassador Gerard. II
failed to name any peace terms.
The reply was in the form of joint
note, handed to the diplomatic repre-
sentatives of the United States in vi
emma, Sofia and ConstantinOple, as
well as in Berlin. Announcement that
the German allies had answered the
American note was made through the
Overseas News agency.
The reply states that the imperial
government considered President VIII
sons note in a friendly manner, but
that "in the opinion of the German
government that great work-the pre-
vention of future wars-can be begun
only after the end of the present
struggle"
When the time comes, says the an
swer, the German government Will be
ready with pleasure to coliaborate
with the United States.
The reply renews the offer made by
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg on
December 81. to enter Immediately
into a peace conference.
The statement given out through the
Central News agency says:
The text of the answer to President
Wilson'S note was transmitted in
Berlin to james w. Gerard, the
United States ambassador, and also in
Vienna. Sofia and Constantinople to
the American representatives.
To the imperial government an i'm
me tate exchange of views seems
the most appropriate road in order TO
reach the desired result. The reply
says:
''The high-minded suggestion made
by the president of the United States
OF America 10 create Il basis for the
establishment Of lasting peace has
been received and considered BY the
imperial government in the friendly
spirit expressed in the presidents COM
munication.
THE president points out that
which he has at henri and leaves open
the choice Of the road.
lit therefore begs. in the sense of
the declaration made on December II.
which offered the hand of peace ne
gouafions. to propose Immediately a
meeting of the beligerent states at
soma neutral place.
ALSO the imperial government is
of the opinion that the grent work of
prevention Of future wars can be be-
gun only after the present struggle Of
natiors. IL will. when this moment
shall nave come he ready with pleas
ure to colIa5orate entirely with tue
United States at this exalted task.
The answer finishes with the usual
terms of diplomatic etiquette.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Part, Mus. Be Eneroetie

IF the Republican party is to sue
coed in the next four years it must
be alert and militant" declared Rep
resentative julius Kahn of San Fran
cisco in an interview at Washington.
1T cannot afford to sleep, even for
brief PERIOD he continued.
Il have the utmost faith In the fu-
ture of the Republican party. 1t is silly
to talk about the passing of an organ
iZation that was beaten by only very
few votes in a nation of more than 100,-
OO0,OOO people. But l am free to say
that if we are to succeed two years
from now, we must be up and doing
we must be alert and militant We
should organize the next house of rep
resentatives."
Mr.. Kahn has the distinction of hav-
Ing received probably the largest plu-
rality of any man running for con-
gress in any state. In total vote OF
something like 10000. Mr.. Kahn re-
ceived more than 1900 votes, or TO-
600 more than his nearest competitor,
the Democratic candidate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
WILSON BY s6s,s22.
President Given Total Popular Vote
Of 9,f16.2e6.

New York. Dec. 27.-COmplete Off
cial returns on the presidential cleo
ton show that Mr. Wilson received o.
1926 votes and Mr.. Hughes $751;
474. a plurality of 56S,S22 for Mr.. Will
son. In 1912 Wilson (Dem.) received
6,297 ,099; Roosevelt (Prog) 4.124,959;
Taft (Rep), 3,S46, 800.
The vote for Mr.. Benson. Socialist
candidate for president, was 10000
with eight missing states estimated
against 90l.S73 for Debs (Soc.) in
1912, and for Mr.. Hanly. Prohibition
ist candidate, was 225, 1O1. against 2O7,-
92S for Chain (Pro.) In 1912.
The total popular vote for the four
candidates was 1S.63S,ST1. as against
15,04J,322 in 1912. This is an increase
of 3,j93,549, accounted for by the In
creased population and the woman
vote in the new suffrage states.
The following is a table showing the
vote by states for Wilson and Hughes /:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
KING GEORGE OF ENGLAND
FOR WAR TO THE END
British Assail President Wilson's Note
- Parliament Is Proroeued Until
February 7.

London, Dec. 26.--Parliament was
prorogued by King George until Feb
ruary z. In the address from the
throne prorogulng parliament King
George declared that "the vigorous
prosecution of the war; would be the
single aim Of England until the secur-
ity of Europe had been established. He
indicated that peace is not yet in sight
The kings address follows:
The vigorous prosecution Of the war
must be our single endeavor until we
have indicated the right so ruthlessly
violated by our enemies and have es-
tabliShed the security of Europe on
sure foundation. | am confident that
we shall finally achieve the victorious
confirmation of the aims for which we
entered the war"
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from The Hague says 1t is announced
semioiiicially that should the entente
allies in their reply TO the peace pro-
posals of the central powers leave the
door open for negotiations Germany
will make known her chief pence terms
Immediately.
The British government will make
no statement at the present in regard
to President Wilson's peace note. con-
sidering It question that can be dealt
with only In communication with the
other members of the entente.
Mr.. Law was asked whether a state
ment would be made regarding the
American note. He replied:
ut must be obvious to the house
that this is a question that only can
be dealt with In communication with
our allies and that it is absolutely Inn
possible to make a statement now"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Fairly Up to Democrats.

Democratic failure to defend the ma
TONS honor and its potency in world
councils will bring sure disaster to
that party. The Republicans stand
ready - dc all In their power TO
strengthen the weak hands and to
confirm the feeble knees of the admin
istration. The Republicans are first
of all patriots and supporters of the
president and eneouragers of him to
do more ably the work of patriotic
purpose that devolves upon him. And
this they believe would insure perma-
nent peace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
ARKANSAS STORM KILLS q.
Four-MiIe Path Cut by Tornado That
Sweeps Southern State.

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 2S.-Twenty-
one persons were killed In a tornado
that struck south central Arkansas at
three o'clock Tuesday afternoon. ac-
cording To reports received here.
-Four are known to be dead Mt Eng
land. II art reported killed Mt Keo.
and several lives are declared lost at
the state convict farm at Tucker.
The storm Is said to have swept a
path about four miles wide. and il is
reported that several fires broke out
in the wreCkage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
SWISS BACK U. S. MOVE.
Switzerland Sends Note to the 5eIlis-
erent Nations.

Washington. Dec. 27.--Switzerland.
In note TO all Of the warning powers.
has announced its support of President
Wilson's appeal for a discussion Of
peace terms, saying 1t ''would consider
itself happy If 1t could act in any way.
no matter how modest, for the rap
proachment of the people now en-
geged in the struggle, and for a last.
hg peace"
The note was sent to the beIliger-
ents by the Swiss federal council. and
Or. Paul Ritter, minister of Switzer-
land here. presented a copy to the
state department.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

Thomas w. Harrison Of Winchester,
Va. who succeeded James Hay in con-
aress, was made a member of the
house military affairs committee. Of
which Mr. Hay had been chairman.
Harrison had been a circuit court
judge for 20 years prior to his cleo
tion to congress. He says he has no
pronounced views on the subjects to be
considered by the committee, but will
reserve Judgment until his newness
has worn off.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
WANTS NOTE LEAK INQUIRY.
Secretary Lansing Anxious to learn
StNho Violated Confidence.

Washington, Dec. 27,--Administra-
ZION men said Secretary Lansing will
welcome the investigation by which
certain whether any high government
officials or their relatives pi Gifted by
the Wall street upset attendant upon
LHnsing'S two interpretive statements
Thursday and the Wilson peace note.
Government men Indicated they
were admittedly concerned over the
apparent fact that At tip as to the
peace note reached the street ahead OF
publication.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Bail Men Get s-Hour Law.

New York. Dec. 27.-An eight-hour
day, an Increase In wages of five cents
an hour and straight pro-rata overtime
was granted to the me 'bers Of the
switchmen's union employed by tS
eastern and middle western railroads
10 an award filed here by the federal
board of arbitration. which heard their
differences
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
SHIPPING BOARD is NAMED.
Three Democrats and Two Republicans
From Widely Separated Sections.

Washington. Dec. 26.--President VIII
son announced that the shipping board
would be composed of the following
members:
Democrats William Denman of
san Francisco; Bernard ~ Baker of
Baltimore and John A. Donald of New
vory city. Republicans-John Bar
her White of Kansas City and Theo-
dore Brent Of New Orleans. described
MS Republican with Progressive ten
dencies."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

Buenos Aires, Dec. 2S-Fear of
bread famine increased here when
there were additions To the ranks Of
striking bakers. The situation. as IN
settlement OF the strike. remained
nnchnnsed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Rlshnn Riohtsr Is Dead

Grand Rapids. Mich. Dec 2S.-Rt
Rev. Henry J. Richter bishop of the
Roman Catholic diocese of Grand Rap
ids, died here on Tuesday of pneu-
monia. Bishop Richter was taken to
the hospital early Sunday night and
his condition grew gradually worse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
ALLIES PUT FLEET NEAR U. S.
Warships Heavily Armed and Dis
suised TO Be Commerce Guards.

Boston. Dec 2S.--The presence on
this side Of tire Atlantic of forml-
lahle feet of allied warships was indi-
Gated detinjf by. The vessels are
known oilicia. as commerce. protee-
tors. They are heavily armed and dis
guised For Obvious reasons their ex-
act disposition "a NOT revealed, but the
arrival recently 41 American waters
If this newest unit If the British and
French admiralTies WAS made known
fror source thar hardly can be mis-
taken
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Senate poorkeener pean.

Washington. Dec. 2T.-The passing
of the old regime Mt the capitol was
marked by the death Of Frank Jones.
for 43 years doorkeeper of the United
States senate. Jones had seen q CON
greSses pass.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Give More Vessels Sunk.

Washington Dec. 2S.---Lloyd's re-
ports. IN dispatches received by the
state department from London. tell Of
the sinking OF the Norwegian bark Are
sugar and the British steamers Istrar,
Liucuru. LOngou and Murex.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
s.or.s Die On Swedish Shin.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The crew and
GO passengers of the Swedish steamer
Sbiftet drowned when that passenger
ship was mined of Finland. according
10 n Lloyd report TO the state depart
mpnf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Vote to Pass Flood sill.

Washington. Dec. 26.-The senate
commerce committee voted on Friday
afternoon TO recommend for passage
the house fiood-eontrol bill. appropriate
ing $45,O00O00 for improvement Of the
Mississippi river.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
800 eeictans Are Returned

Berlin. Dee. % thy wireless 10 Say
ville).-It is announced officially that
go workmen, who had been transport
cd from Belgium 10 Germany. have re-
turned to their honies in response to
a number Of complaints.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Erpect Drive AGAINST ltalx

Rome Dee. 2S.-A great Austro-Ge
man offensive against Italy is to be
undertaken. The Italian general stan
has taken official recognition Of the re.
port and is preparing TO meet the ex.
pected attacks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
DENMARK.

The Endorsement by popular vote IN
Denmark of the proposal to sell the
Danish West Indies to the United
States means that the matter will now
be taken up by the riksdag. A treaty
for the sale of the islands was con-
cluded between the United States and
Denmark In New York, August 5 of
this year, the purchase price being
$25,OOOOOO. The treaty was ratified
by the United States senate, Septem-
Der q. Considerable opposition to
the project developed in Denmark. the
question being used by the opposition
as the basis for determined fight on
the administration. The sale bin
was finally passed by the landsthing.
or upper house. and was reSerred to
joint committee which summoned
witnesses, including delegates from the
islands. The island representatives in
dorsed the transfer. 1t was decided to
take plebiscite
The Dagens Nyheder says that the
decision of the entente allies to dis
continue the supply of oil, paraffin, pc
troll and fishing tackle for Danish fish
cries has completely paralyzed the in
dustry.
The plebiscite held on the question
of the sale of the Danish West Indies
to the United States resulted in an
overwhelming vote in favor of the pro-
ject in Copenhagen. With practically
all of the Copenhagen vote counted
there We're reported 2S3000 ballots IA
voring the sale as compared to 157. 900
opposed. This ratio is expected to
stand in the nations vote.
A London Times dispatch from Co
penhagen says the government con-
siders itself justified in proceeding with
the sale of the Danish West Indies by
the result of the plebiscite. About 40
per cent of the electorate voted. The
strength against the sale of the islands
was greater than expected.
At mass meeting at st. Thomas,
ID. W. l., the following resolution was
adopted and cabled to the home gov
eminent at Copenhagen: '"The island
does not desire to be governed by Porto
Rico, but wishes to be permitted to
manage its own affairs under the fed
eral government of the United States,
American citizenship to be accorded
Immediately ON The transfer, the port
to be free and natives to be given
preference In appointment to govern
ment positions" A delegation prob
ably will be sent to Washington to sup
port the resolution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Would CAN Canadians Of Eioh,een.

Lindsay, Ont. Dec, zS.-As re-
cruitins policy for Canada. Sir Sam
Hughes, former minister of militia. in
an address advocated the calling out of
all single men between the ages Of
eighteen and forty-fiYe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
6 Men Die in Florida Wreck.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 26.-Six men
were killed when a double-header
freight train on the Seaboard Air Line
railway ran into a waShout near Ne
Finley. Fla, 60 miles west Of here.
But one member OF the crew escaped
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Ano,her Australian Lnan

London. Dec PA Reuter- dispatch
from Melbourne says: ut is stated
tina; the commonwealth is about 10
font another war logn of S90OOn 600
on terms similar TO those of previous
loans"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

London, Dec. TITLE Greek govern
ment denied that followers OF yenize-
los Lad been shot in prison, Athens dis
patehes stated. Between December
and Necember 20 oGS insurgents were
oTested, il was stated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Bandits XIII -Four Of Family

Mintleu, La. Dee 2S.-Five negro
suspects were under arrest in connec-
ton with the killing of four members
of the family of John Nelson Reeves.
There seems 10 be no doubt that rob
perry inspired the crimes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
oEsTRoYERs SUNK IN STORM.
British Admiralty Announces Six Off,
GERS and Elrty.Nine Men Persisted.

London. Dec. 27.-The admiralty an
nounced on Monday that two destroy
ers were sunk in collision In the
North sea on December 81. during bad
weather. Six officers and 40 men were
lost
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Three Ships SUNK.

London. Dec. 26.-LIoyd's reports
the sinking Of the British steamship
Itonus, $500 tons. The agency also
announces that the Norwegian steam
ers Avona and MureIa have been sunk
by submarines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
U. S. Note Given to Rerlln-

Amsterdam, Holland, Dec. 26, vim
LOndon.-President Wilson's note to
the belligerents was handed to the
German foreign Office by the charge
d'affaires of the American embassy,
according to Berlin telegram.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
corcupt Praetlees AZ uphela

Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec 37.-Federal
Judge W. II. s. Thomps, held valid
the federal corrupt practices act. I'M
der which indictments were found
against - brewery corporations OF
Pennsylvania.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Hide British Shin saiIincs

London Dee 27.-The admiralty an-
nounceS that hereafter the departure
of vessels from English ports viii not
be published The action is due To the
fear of renewed activity on the part
of German submarines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Red6eId Jsn't Afflicted.

Secretary Redfield says there is such
n thing as mental indigestion. Still. it
is hard to believe he has overtaxed
himself in that way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
once Was Enough.

We take 1t that Mr.. Wilson asks con-
gress to pass a law making it impossi-
BILE for 1.-THE sanction of society" to get
the drop on him again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
WHY Not Get It7

The president of the United Nine
Workers says union labor ought to seek
a seven-hour day. Well, congress is in
session, isn't it?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
caIifornia,s Bin Lemon-

california has succeeded in raising
a -half-pOund lemon Yes,
and it was delivered 10 US on the sew
enth day of last month
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

President Wilson is unfortunate In
mt least one way. Nothing he settles
remains settled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

Judge Edward Naon of the CONNER.
elaI court Of 5uenos Aires Is spending
six months in the United States to
study subjects relating to mis- work. He
was sent to this country by his gov
eminent and has spent part of the
time with his brother, the Argentine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

The Dagens Nyheder says that the
decision of the entente allies to dis
continue the supply of oil, paraffin, pc
troll and fishing tackle for Danish fish
cries has completely paralyzed the in
dustry.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-02
TEN AMERICANS DIE
WHEN THE LACONIA
IS SUNK BY U-BOAT
Mrs. Hoy and Daughter, Amer
leans, Die in Life Boat of La
Conia-Eight American Me-
gro Seamen Die of Exposure
Laconia Victims Son
Offers to Serve u. S.
Against "Assassins"

q WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Presl-
dent Wilson has received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Austin Y.
Hoy, whose mother and sister were
lost when the Laconia was torpe-
doed without warning by German
submarine:
Il am an American citizen repre-
senting the Sullivan Machinery com
pany of Chicago, living abroad, not
az an expatriate, but for the promo
ton of American trade. l love the
flag, believing in its significance.
Ny beloved mother and sister, pas
sengers on the Laconia, have been
foully murdered on the high seas.
las an American citizen outraged
and as such fully within my rights
and as an American son and brother
bereaved, / call upon my government
to preserve it's citizens self-respect
and save others of my countrymen
from such deep grief as l now feel.
I am of military age, able to fight.
If my country can use me against
these brutal assassins l am at its
call. If it stultifes my manhood and
my nations by remaining passive
under outrage l shall seek mans
chance under another flag"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-02
uredHisRUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting a trunk
several years ago. Doctors said my only hone of
cure was operation. Trusses did me no good.
Finally ! got hold of something that quickly and
completely cured me. Wears have passed and the
rupture has never returned, although / am doing
hard work as a carpenter. There was no opera
ton, no lost time, no trouble. have nothing to
sell, but will give full informa ton about how
you may find a complete cure without opera
ton, If you write to me. Eugene NJ. Pullen.
Carpenter, 4O7-C Marcellus avenue, Manasquan
N j. Better cut out this notice and show il
to any Others who are ruptured-you may save a
life or at least stop the misery OF rupture and
the worry and danger of an ope-ation-( Advt.D