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The Washington times., 1917-08-16
BRITISH LOSSES
BY U-BOAT FOR
WEEK SHOW DROP

LONDON. Aug. IA falling of in
British tonnage sunk last week by
mines or submarines is indicated in the
weekly admiralty statement
Fourteen vessels OF 1.soo tons and over
were sent to the bottom. as against n
the previous week. Two vessels of less
than 100 tons were sunk last week. the
Same number reported the previous
week. Three fishing boats met with dis
aSter last week. The admiralty state
ment follows:
Arrivals Of all nationalitIes. ans I;
sailings. ass
British merchantmen sunk by mine
or submarine over 1,e0o tons including
The Washington times., 1917-08-16

for control of the air are in progress
above.
Field Marshal Haig is now keeping
Crown Prince Rupprecht guessing.
With the attacks he has made in the
last twenty-four hours. he has shifted
about as would a boxer in the ring.
wearing down his opponent, and wor-
rying him first by playing for the
head, feinting, and shifting to the
body.
The enemy is still desperately cling
ing to Lens. The Canadians complete
ly dominate the coal city, and every
move of the Germans there costs them
heavily. After the repeated counter
assaults OF last night. during which
picked German troops were slaughter
ed, il was apparent that Prince Rup-
precht's men were utterly 'discour-
aged, and the attacks were broken
off
The Washington times., 1917-08-16
GERMAN LOSS 100000
N3 MONTHS, ESTIMATE

CBy ASsnes Radio to the International Nsvs
Ssrvicsl.
PARIS, Aug. 16-Thirty new diVi-
sions OF German troops have been
created since the beginning Of Won
Hindenburg's retreat on the western
front, according to an article by .
well known military critic printed
here today.
He estimated that the first three
months of this years campaign cost
Germany At least 500, 900 men.
The Washington times., 1917-08-16

attack at daybreak in conjunction
with the British right" the war Of
nee announced
sour infantry irresistibly rushed
the enemy positions on both sides Of
the Steenstrate-Dixmude road and
carried all detectives.
Crossing the Steensbeck, the
French progressed with the British
to the right bank. South Of ALLIES
we vigorously attacked on a kilome-
ter front and carried a solid trench
system. We easily threw back four
German counter attacks, taking 120
prisoners. including an officer"
Near Hurtebise the French ad-
yanced, taking some prisoners, the
statement continued. Artillery was
active on both banks of the Meuse.
A successful raid was carried out at
Louvjont.
Despite bad weather, French avia-
tors took an active part in the often
sive, accompanying the infantry. n.y.
ing low and raking the enemy with
their IRE.
During the night and morning
enemy camps at Houlthulst forest,
Lfchterwilde station, ALLIES, and
Hurtebise were bombarded by French
aviators.
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FRENCH SEIZE SECTION
OF FOES TRENCH SYSTEM
IN FLANDERS ASSAULT

PARIS, Aug. 16.-Attacking in con-
cert with the British. French troops
today attained all detectives in a
strong assault against the German
lines in Flanders.
In one section an entire trench
system was captured on a nve-kilo-
meter front. Four German counter
attacks were thrown back, and the
French held all their gains
After violent and minute artillery
preparation, the French launched an
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WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, Aug. 16.-British troops
swung another terrific blow against
the Germans today, attacking on a
front of six miles.
The French struck simultaneously,
and at the time of cabling the forces
Of both nations were pushing for
ward with relentless fury.
Stepping to the left like a master
boxer, the British delivered their
blow today northeast of Ypres, while
the Germans were still staggering In
bloody confusion from the assault on
Lens.
Haig's Men Advance.
From opposite Polygon Wood,
about four and a half miles northeast
OF Ypres, to the junction with the
French line, six miles distant, the
forces OF Field Marshal Haig ad-
vGnced after perfect preparation, The
with that OF the British, had crossed
the Steenbeek at the time of cabling
and were still pushing forward.
The lighting In the region of Lens
was extremely bloody during the
night The Canadians crushed the
Germans like flies as they came back
time and time again in counter attacks
One after another German divisions
came on until at 10 o'clock last night
ten counter attacks had been thrown
back with bIoodv loasas
Practically 'AnnIhIIated.
The Fourth German Guards divis-
ion was practically annihilatsd.
Others had failed to shake the Cam
adIans hold on approaches to Lens
when the Fourth Guards were or
dered into action. They came across
the open country in fours. They
were walking straight into a death
pocket but they pressed on. Then
British artillery and machine guns let
loose The ranks Of the Germans were
shattered. The division was literally
cut and blasted by the machine gun
and artillery IRE from the heId OF bat
tie. WhatWas left OF the division with
drew.
Over this field Of death, which
broadened today to- the Ypres region,
the keenest warfare is in progress in
the air. The German airmen have
been ordered to get the range of
British guns and give II to their own
artillery or die In the attempt. As a
result Of these orders, the German
Airmen have been flying over the
British lines at unusually low eleva-
lions. The Canadians and British
have been equally daring. They
charge the German machines at their
every appearance. and while the con-
flicts are raging on the earth, others
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RUSSIA srAcktlsTs FIRMS.

PETROGRAD. Aug. 16.-Russia has
adopted the blacklist The names Of
5s1 Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and
Dutch firms were published today
with which Russians are forbidden TO
trade.
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PLOT TORESTORE
CAR Fooled BY
H|SDEPORTATION

PETRoGRAD,. Aug. IA counter
revolutionary plot. having for its OBJ
Ject the restoration OF the Car to the
throne, was discovered and seotched.
II was learned today, in connection
with the deportation Of the former
ruler. the eEarina. and their family
to Siberia
The Bourse Gazette today asserts
positively that the former car 10
now en- route to Siberia The revoiu-
tionary plot that was unearthed II
believed to have included q plan to
attempt to release Nicholas from the
Tsarkoe-selo palace.
The semi-onicial Russian news
agency In announcing that the former
Emperor and his family were removed
from the palace at Tsarkoe-Selo. said
that Il was reported they were being
transported to Tobolsk. Siberia
The provisional government formally
refused to reveal the destination Of the
former imperial family.
Takes Fifty SeTvants-
A second train following that carry
ing the ex-Czar was assigned to take
the baggage and the servants, hfty OF
mum 1lNonnP1lA0N nv
and his family into exile.
Nicholas was very depressed In ap-
pearance, but ex-EmpreSs Alexandra,
who was seen walking for the 1rst
time in months. seemed lively and
pleased at the prospect Of = change
in surroundings.
In view Of the need for special pre-
cautions. the guard on the route from
the palace to the railroad station was
composed OF delegations OF eleven
trusted men from each battalion of
the Tsarskos-Selo garrisons. An
hour after the train arrived, Nicholas
appeared on the steps OF the palace.
dressed In q colonefs uniform, with
a khaki blouse and with no decora-
lions. without hitting his eyes from
the ground he entered an automobile.
accompanied by Prince Dolgoroukon
and Count Benckendorff. former
court marshal, who thus far have
shared the captivity Of the fallen
ruler.
They were followed by the former
Empress Alexandra, the four grand
and by Alexis' former heir
to the throne
The Washington times., 1917-08-16
RUSSIA LOWERS BARS
TO CATHOLIC CHURCH

CBy AEsncs Radio to the Intsrnationai News
Servicel.
ROME, Aug. 1s.--It was announced
today at the Vatican that Russia has
abrogated the restrictive measures OF
the old autocratic regime against the
Catholic faith. The Russian Catholic
Church now becomes autonomous
under control Of the state.
The Washington times., 1917-08-16
BRITISH SEIZE
LANGEMARK;;
TAKE 1900
PRISONERS

LONDON. Aug. 16.-Field
Marshal Haig's men captured
Langemark at noon today, Pre-
mier Lloyd George announced in
the House of Commons.
Twelve hundred prisoners and
i've guns were taken.
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I'm advertisement by
The PULLMAN COMPANY
Service.

~ COMPANY are today
operated hundred and thirty
railroads. aggregang 223S9 miles of track and afford
the reach with maximum comfort safety and con-
venience. every point of interest to the traveller
By securing Pullman accommodations, the traveller is
further assured of safety due the strength of the
srucon security of health due the scientific cleaning and
sanitary methods employed and the convenience resulting
from the service of fifteen thousand efficient and experienced
employees Accommodations may be purchased in advance
and if for any passengers unable make the trip
the paid for the tickets will upon application be
Immediately refunded
Experienced representatives stationed every principal
point in the United States prepared all times provide
special parties with private containing dining and
Kitchen accommodating from eight eighteen persons in
charge of competent chef porter and waiter or desired
complete trains consisting of baggaseEbray sleeping. dining
and observation cars
The Washington times., 1917-08-16

PARIS. Aug. 1s.-Four persons were
killed and q wounded when Austrian
airplanes raided Venice Tuesday. A
hospital WIS struck by bombs from one
machine and two OF the patients killed
and q injured. Several Of the raIdinE
planes are reported to have been
brought down.
Italian airplanes and destroyers
fought on the raiders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
TOWN ESCAPES BAD FIRE
RICE BLOCK AND CONTENTS
DAMAGED
n Hot Noon Blaze Quickly Ouenched
All Property amply Covered
by Insurance

Nlroqua escaped a disastrous ere last
Saturday by prompt action on part OF
the fire department aud citizens with
grenades. About the noon hour smoke
was discovered issuing from the base
ment in the Rice block. and before
one could turn around fierce flames
broke forth ia great volume. causing
the plate fronts in the two store build
iugs to cave in almost Instantly The
flames were waited into the two places
and damaged contents. Il was indeed
a threatening situation for much OF
the town, and fortunate it was that il
occ urred in the day time
Fire started from stove in the trout
basement of the building, where c.
w. Franklin kept a stock of wall pa.
per. paints, oils and varnishes His
property there is total loss. He lived
in the upper story, where smoke did
small damage to household goods. His
loss is thought TO be about 81 200, in
sured for $500
Fladden Il Henrikson were heaviest
losers on their stock Of harness and
saddlery but are believed to have suf-
ticient insurance to make them whole,
although disagreeable disturbance
to their trade at this season of year.
Van Morrison conducted restaurant
in the north room of the block where
there was considerable damage to
equipment and stock, covered by in.
surance.
The interior of the block is damaged
to quite an extent, but amply protect
ed with insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
LOOKS FOR LARGER RESULTS
Highway Commissioner Visits Points
in the County

County Highway Commissioner Ris-
tow is calling or the business men of
the county with view tointersst them
in the good roads association of Wis.
This is a state wide organization with
"A vice-pres!dent in each county. II is
made up of a representative body of
men interested in the good roads prob
lem, who are at the present time seek
ing to secure further highway legisla-
tion at Madison They are especially
interested in the passage of a state
trunk line bill which is now pending
in the legislature. 1t has come TO be
admitted that solution of the high
way problem is to be found Ia legisla-
ton. Local effort cannot secure It..
All highway improvements have their
source in legislation The legislature
determines the manner of financing
and handling town road funds. The
| state aid law had its root in legislation
and the appropriations 10 carry 1t out
come from legislation. In word leg
| islation is the source and we must 40
to the source 10 solve the problem.
| The first forward movement in Wis
consin came with the passage Of the
Estate aid law in 1911.
Tie next great step viii be the pas
sage of the trunk line law. The state
trunk line bill provides for a system
of state highways about 5000 miles in
length, touching every county in the
state and very many communities. II
is modelled in a measure on the great
highway system Of the east It's value
10 Wisconsin cannot be estimated
! Under the terms Of the bill the state
trunk line system will be laid out by
the state highway commission and the
state will have a supervisory authority
over its construction and maintenance.
| The federal aid viii be used on this
trunk line system. 1t is hoped that
the business men and others of the
county will respond TO the appeal and
become affiliated with this big, state
wide organization in its efforts to solve
| the highway problem.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Albert Walters has sold his fine
80-acre farm a short distance south OF
Bud, TO Charley Johnson. Mr.. Walt
ers expects to 90 to Montana soon to
look over the country with view u
locating there.
"A declamat0ry and oratorical eli
minatlon contest VIII be held at the
high school auditorium next Tuesday
eight, ana all are invited, admission
IL cents. Those who are selected
will later contest with the schools OF
Lacrosse, Sparta and Tomah.
VIII Green, who has made his home
in Cashton for seveTa. years, viii move
70 the town Of Clinton next week. hay-
ing purchased the G. GabrielsOn farm.
dis property in Cashton was turned IN
on the deal Mr.. Green has farmed
before, 50 be viii not be 50 green at
the business as hisname would Indicate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
AIert at bis changing Business

John E Stoli is on deck with the
robins of spring, selling, buying, ex-
Nv useful. He lust sold his 275 acre
farm near Ontario and bought the
James Hayes 50-acre place south of
this city He sold the John Martin a.
acres on Bishop branch to VIII Parr,
aud disposed Of PARIS small tract TO
Gilbert Hanchett Also sold the de-
sirabe rear lots of the b. +. Purdy
residence TO PAU Dahl Also Lloyd
Smith ; farm east OF town to Samuel
!. Go0de. Stoil taking over the per-
~onal property from same.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
Initiate the Rockies

No longer able to contain their pent-
up energies, the band men aud mount
ed orderlies held here in idleness took
il out on the ROCKIES" Monday after
noon IN pubic on the Main street In
military vernacular, a raw recruit is
rookie According to army Gus
tom, all such must run the gauntlet
before they become honest-to-gOodneSs
soldiers, and the process Of being be-
iabored with the buekle-ends OF belts
in the hands of their lusty senior com
rades Is far from pleasant or painless,
Most oi them now prefer standing to
sitting.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
STAR FILM FLASHES
To1se Pefer1 IN me veIvet Paw tosiTh'

House Peters N Inc Velvet Paw tonight
The Cone Back 3 Metro play featuring Allison
and Lockwood Thursday. Star
The Mediator. Fox special featuring George
Walsh Saturday at the star.
Hereafter prices for children C. Saturday nights
at the Star viii BE- I4c. Small children with par
eBtg g. Owing n limited seating capacity this
change il made. Any night except special nights
the ehilfren's prices vii remain the aame-Ic.
Coming next Weeic 81 the Star. The Cow Punch
er s show that every one will enjoy. BY Hal Reid
Next week Wednesday.
Nov at this particular time. while the United
States Is in a state q war. are interested IN
our eountry 10 protect, inspire. and patr-
otisu Mr. Brown Is fortunate 20 secure Eagles
Wings" which comes next week following a run
At Lacrosse The picture Is strictly patriotic and
creates q sensation wherever shown. VIII tel
more ab9ut il a. the Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
SneciaI Program Friday

In addition TO the Pathe feature,
"A Woman's Law, " 10 five reels, ex-
ira special feature with Ben Wilson
and the Screen Magazine, the most
unique reel of film Of today will make
up an unusual program.
The installing of Two operating ma
chimes in the Star makes il possible
TO run a continuous program without
the usual waites for changing reels
and lengthy program OF ;nis kind
can be run without interruption.
Prices for this will be 10 and ljc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Andrew 5. Sather and Edwin Stub
son, the well-known Scandinavian tenn
perance workers. will give illustrated
lectures at the following churches:
Zion church Rev jacobson 5 charged
on Friday evening, April ID, at 5
O'Clock. Bethel chur Il (Rev. Hof-
stead's charged on Saturday and Sun
day evenings. April 18th and 18th at
g O'Clock These lecturers are given
under auspices Of the Scandinavian
national temperance association. Go,
see and hear the temperance cause
discussed from an up-to-date stand
point.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

10 was thoroughly satisfied and en-
thusiastic audience which left the
Congregation church Monday night
after hearing the Carroll Glce Club
and Orchestra The program was var
led and well rendered. The opening
number, "Star SpanPled Banner" pre-
dicted live concert and such IL was.
They did good work and showed thor
ouQh training.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

Mr. Emil kucha a former known
citizen OF Hillsboro village, a popular
clerk, committed suicide by shooting
at his home in HiX0n on Monday.
Some years ago Kucha married Miss
Emo Of Forest, moving later to Hixon,
where he was engaged in business.
He was known to be hard imbiber,
which it Is said caused family infelic-
ity, resulting in the rash act of self
destruction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
Farm Residence Rnrned

During the high wind of last Satur
day the dwelling house Oh the farm Of
Bert Leonard, "a mile east of Spring
vile, was completely destroyed by fire
good portion of the household ef'
iects were saved. The properly was
but lightly protected by Insurance
This is a hard blow for Mr. Leonard
and family
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
A Convention of Choppers

County convention Of Modern Wood
men was In session here today, with 80
delegates present. Delegates elect ed
10 state mead camp s. w. MOssholder
of Bloomingdale, John II. Seymour Of
Retreat. Alternates, DR. +. +. John
son of Ontario. Henry Graham o. Vi.
rOQua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
Notice

am prepared to serve meals and
/ lunches at an hours of the day. A
share of your patronage is solicited,
at my restaurant, second door north
Of the old Side store building.
/ +. NJ. BAIRD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

= 2
Vacation last week in our city
schools
All together now for spring clean
up.
Sharpen up your plow shares and
pruning hooks.
Ladies' sl.25 house dresses for soc
at Rogers
Hans Neprud was in from Coon
valley for Sunday.
- Get your moneys worth Buy
bulk garden seeds al the Sauer Hard
ware.
aliss Myrtle Shanks came from La
Crosse 10 pass the sabbath with nome
folks.
Henry Lake and wife have be-
come residents of Niroqua, removing
from Brook,iiie. Monday
Geo W. Schroeder purchased Or
Porter's milk route and fixtures and
is now supplying customers.
Gaylord Wakeman was down from
Cashton on Monday to see his brother,
who is in an enfeebledcoudition.
What is known as the Walter
Swain farm at Brookyille. has been
sold 10y Ole Michaelson 10 Gust, Lar
son.
lotto and Albert Wroble and Will
lard Banchett departed for Montana,
expecting to remain there this season
if all is agreeable.
Mr. G. a. Morterud, secretary Of
the asylum trustee board. has been
very III at his Bloomiudale home, but
is reported on the gain.
DR. Marshall Surenson went to
Prairie du Chen for medical and sur
gerry practice in the Roseucrans sani-
tarium. How long he will remain is
not stated.
You want the very best Of paper
hanging, painting and decorating?
Then phone No al, and NJ. l.. Hagen
will do the job to your entire satisfac-
tion. l4-2
Charley Porter left Yesterday for
Alabama, land prospecting. AdOlph
Wagner, who has been an employee on
the Porter farm, moved 10 Viola to
work on Il. =. Bender's farm.
Sir. T. \. Sine, a leading citizen
of LaFarge Is dead. fuaera and inter
ment at ; olson. Dir Slime was a form
er sheriff OF Crawford county, later
engaging in milling at LaFarge.
District Attorney Smith and Hon.
a. II. Dahl closed the war; liceuce
campaign ia Cashton on MOI. .aY night
for the drys, addressing an audience
Of zoo people.
Mr.. j. d. Walter arrived from Eau
Claire for the purpose Of assuming
active management Of the local elec-
trio light plant He is Young man.
wears the air OF live wire, and ought
TO make desirable addition to the
city's business ranks. Mr.. Balslcy,
late manager, will remain here with
his family till school close.
"A big slice of the Porter farm
has been sold by Frank A. Chase 10
Ever Monsen, who takes the north
100 acres with all buildings, which
makes fine addition to Mr.. Monsen's
present place. Chase takes the a.
acre tract on the east side Of road,
formerly owned by Albert Johnson.
c. W. Moore has al3o bought 10 acres
out Of the southwest corner Of the
Porter farm, partly wooded.
Today the CENSOR commences
publication of a series Of advertise
ments on the subject Of compensation
for brewers. 10 be paid by the public
in the event that the legislature and
people shall stop the brewing business
ia Wisconsin. IL is evident the brew
ers recognize the fact that some
thing is DOING and they are prepar-
ing 10 adjust themselves to the newt
able conditions. It is scarcely think
able that the public will have any
great desire TO pay the losses they
NAV sustain By being pried loose from
an oUtlawed occupation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
Notice TO Chicken Owners

All persons are hereby notified not
TO permit chickens 70 run at large in
the block known as the McMichael
block. a. BALDWIN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
Can Rest Serve You Now

I am prepared to oil harness at 81 80
per set. Have it done before the
spring work opens.
L. L. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

The CENSOR urges attendance of
citizens upon this meeting to be held
on Friday night to consider matters in
connection with maintaining the city
park. That decisive action should be
taken goes without question. A free
interchange OF opinion should prevail.
BE you there, Mr.. and Mrs. Citizen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
Easter Specials
STRAWBERRfES

New potatoes, sweet potatoes,
rhubarb, lettuce, celery, pars-
ley, radishes, green onions, de-
licious apples, oranges, bananas,
Wards cakes. Henry Bros.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04

There win be a public meeting of
citizens at Opera house on April Sat
8 o'clock in the evening, for the pur-
pose Of discussing what ought to be
done with the city's property hereto
fore purchased for park purposes.
The question to be thought about and
brought up at the meeting will be:
Shall an appropriation be made and
the park put in respectable shape, or
shall il be sold and the money spent,
or rented for pasture purposes? Every
citizen, both man and woman, is err
nestly requested to CONT out and take
part in the meeting.
REQUEST OF INTERESTED CITIZENS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-04-04
Tempting Goods at
Tempting Prices

Tomatoes, per can......,.l3c
Sweet corn. per Can-..-- &c
Early June peas, per can l2C
Alaska red salmon .+...l1c
We also have a fine line of
fresh frankforts, bologna and
braunswager, at very low
prices. ROMAN s GROCERY.