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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-10-30

President Wilson delights in sur
prise parties. From the time he be-
came president he has taken occasion
to surprise people in different ways;
to surprise senators and representa-
tives by visits TO the capitol; to sur
prise officials in the departments by
dropping in on them Unexpectedly. OF
course the greatest surprise was when
he decided TO deliver mis- messages in
person 10 congress. His mOst recent
surprise was upon the senate of the
United States, and that indeed, was
very great surprise. For the presi-
dent to go TO the senate and in
speech directly urge them to vote for
constitutional amendment was some
thing entirely out. of the ordinary;
something which never happened be-
fore in the history of the government.
One reason why the senate was taken
by surprise was because congress has
been of the opinion that the amending
of the Constitution was wholly leg
islative function; that this was one
act in which the concurrence of the
executive was not required ana which
rested wholly with congress. There
fore, there was great tRai of com
meut in and about the senate upon
the surprise which me president
sprang upon that body ty going to
them and urging them to vcte for wom-
ar suffrage. Naturally the public
comment was very guarded and not
very critical. but what senators said
In private indicated plainly that they
thought the president had taken a very
told course.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-08-28
Output for the Week

Surgical Dressings, 1,500-Rcgis- tered in the work: Mrs Charles Kos wog, Mrs. James MacCormac, Mrs. Endlund, Mrs. II. \. Slater, Mrs. Jack Day, Mrs, Pat Tamany Mrs. Jack Sapiro, Mrs. William Fursman, Mrs. Harry Kerr, Mrs. Fred Glasbrenner. Mrs. Tom Davis, Mrs. Bogart, Mrs, Paul Bloedhorn, Mrs. E. P. Ziegler, Mrs. sam Hedges, Mrs. E. r. liar wood, Mrs. Dresser, Mrs. Lou Smith. Mrs Bratton Mrs Harding, Mrs. Hil- lcry, Mrs Giles
 Knitted Goods.-Sweaters, 3; socks,
The Cordova daily times., 1918-08-28
FAMOUS CLA|RvOYANT
 IS STOPPING IN CORDOvA

Madame Renio. d girten astrologer. astronomer, palmist and clairvoyant, ia in cordoya on a short stay. She tells the past. present and future, and located the richest paystreak on Hun kcr creek. Dawson, for the Redmond boys, For the past fourteen years she has been in Fairbanks. and has located paystroaks in the North since" 1899. Readings will be given daily from I to 10 D. III. in Room h, Alas kan hotel Young and old Will be here for four or five days more Past. present and future. 1T
The Cordova daily times., 1918-08-28
second line of defense. "

Every man who goes to the trenches carries comfort kit. Over and above its practical use the comfort kit serves to carry q message Of cor dial good will to the man in the trench lrom tho nation that s"nt him there.
 General Pershine, in speaking ol the kits sent to his men in Mexico ny the Red Cross. said: These things make the soldier remember that the people at home are behind him You do not know how much that will mean to Us who are going abroad. You do not know how much that means to any soldier who is over there carrying the flag Of his country. ' The local chapter has just com pleted seyenty-lour of these kits, torty.four of which were made by the Star Of the East Auxiliary; fifteen by the Guild Auxiliary and fifteen by the W. C. T. |.
 These comfort kits are made in the simplest manner possible. of Il plain, inexpensive khaki-colored twill and contain shaving soap. tooth brush, comb, pencil cigarette lighter, with cotton wick, flint and steel sparker sewing needles, darnng needles, safety pins. blanket pins, thread, buttons, hooks and eyes
 Through the kindness of Harry Rolte, siNty-siN ol these kits were de liNercd to our rordoya boys at Fort Lbs, uIl
The Cordova daily times., 1918-08-28

4G Mrs. William Smith. Mrs Tom Scott, Mrs. Vaughn, Miss Opholia Howard, Mrs Scurry. Mrs Tayun"s" 'Irs. Br"hvmcr, Mrs. Tom Davis. Mrs Bogart. Mrs Webb. Mrs Vance, each has turned in on" pair of socks, Mrs Fred Glasbrcnnor, two pairs, Mrs, F. A. Black. Mrs. Jack Day. Miss Town send "a Red Cross Worker" three pairs each; Mrs Bartlcy Howard. four papirs Mrs. Paul Blocdhorn. five pairs; the kataIld Branch tvcll" pairs Mrs Malcolm Brock. one sweater; AIrs. N. ] Mcdonald. two sweaters.
 Sewing Finished garments 3I Mrs. Jack Doy and Mrs Tom IIubbcrt. six each: Mrs Fred Glasbrenner. Mre Harmon, five each, Mrs Bratton. three; Mrs. Bogart, Mrs. Lou Smith. Mrs Tom Davis. two each, Registered in sewing at headquarters during the week. Nrs George Lacy, Mrs. Jack Kline. Mrs. W. W. Council. Mrs. Harry Kerr. Mrs William Fursmau Mrs. Fred Glasbronner, Mrs Hratton Mrs Harding, Mrs. Tom Davis. Mrs Bart ley Howard. Mrs. C. II Phillips Mrs Bogart, Mrs. NJ. $. Wilson and Mrs George Buchanan.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-08-28
Red Cross Asks Women to Enroll for
 Nurses


 The Red Cross issues the following address to the women of America:
 Training and experience in mod, crn nursing is one of the most yalu- able gifts you can make to your na- ton
 All possessed Of this skill must make il directly available either in military hospitals or in home defense nursing When &2,o0o nurses have been withdrawn for service in mili- tary hospitals, all of the remaining nursing resources must be mobilized
 Enroll in the Red Cross for as signment to the military 2es or for community -sevvfcey, wfifc:.~ i...e second line Of defense "
The Cordova daily times., 1918-08-28

F. NJ. Dunham Of Fairbanks was q visitor at Red Cross headquarters on Monday afternoon
 There is one chapter of the Red Cross all Indian in membership It is at Bclcourt, x D.
 The local chapter is now the proud possessOr of three up-to-date electric driven sewing machines, which were secured at cost through the courtesy ot \ !. MacConnell.
 "Button, button, Who's got the button ?" We have about one hun drod dresses 10 make. Each dress will need eight buttons. Our call of last week brought only enough for three dresses
 The American Red Cross knows no AnCn thlnE as the ndtlOnallty Of wounded man. Any wounded enemy turned over 10 the care of the Ameri- can Red Cross will receive as kindly treatment as any friend
 Work or fight. Anyone with any de cent sentiments will not want to re- main idle these days He can do something to help production or strengthen the morale of the people Women with few cares should be just as ashamed as the men parasites if they do not help the Red Cross or do some kind of war work
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
CIe111enceau Giuen Vote
[Of Confidence at Stormy
Meeting on French Aims

Mr.. Lloyd George has spoken or be-
cause Mr.. Wilson has arrived from
America with elevated thoughts that
I am obliged to explain myself and
keep running to the speakers ros-
trum.
France was in an especially diff
cult situation. It was the country
nearest Germany. America was far
away and took her time to come into
the war. England came at once at the
call of Mr.. Asquith. We suffered and
fought: our men were moved down
and our towns and villages were de-
stroyed.
There is an old system of alliances
called the balance Of power It seems
to be condemned nowadays but If
such a balance had preceded the war;
If England, the United States. France
and. Italy had agreed. saying that
whoever attacked one of them, attack
ed the whole world, the war would
not have occurred. This system Of al
liances which do not renounce, will
be my guiding thought at the peace
conference il your confidence sends
me there.
.."I have been reproached with de-
ceiving President Wilson. do not
understand why. have made 1t a
develop his views. That Is what he did.
President Wilson, to whom certain
persons in the interest Of their par
ties, attribute intentions which per-
haps, are not his, opened his mind
and inspired respect through simple
speech and the nobility Of It.
President Wilson said to me: 4
viii try to convinee you. but perhaps
you will convince me.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30

Paris, Sunday, Dec. 29.-Premier
Clemenceau was given a vote of con-
fa1dence, $50 to 1874, in the chamber Of
deputies today after stormy debate
during which the war aims Of France
We're outlined by Stephen Pichon, for
Eeiga minister, and the premier had
indicated his adherence to the "old
system of alliance called the balance
Of power.'"
It was indicated by the premier that
the formation of a league of nations
with the drafting Of the treaty Of
about this statement by expressing
his regret that the Allies had decided
not to organize the league until after
peace had been declared.
Nothing of the Sort" was the an
swer of M. Clemenceau.
s'Whether this chamber gives me a
vote aof confidence or not, am ready
to resign office" he continued. If
you have minutes hesitation. now
is the time to check your pilot.
Replying to charges made BY Albert
Thomas. socialist leader. that he had
kept the chamber without informa-
tion. Premier Clemenceau said:
THE question Of peace is terrible.
I most difficult ever submitted to the
6 nation any time. In q few days Q con-
I ference Of delegates will meet at Paris
which will settle the fate OF nations
In all parts OF the world.
'eople say Premier Lloyd George
has NApoken, President Wilson has
Ahpoken. but you have said nothing l
have given explanations whenever you
Z hAyo Aslsd NJ. But It = not because
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
SIX VESSELS
SET OUT WITH
j. s. SOLDIERS
200 Officers and $500 Men
Are Returning From
France.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Sailing of
three transports and Of three battle
ships serving as transports, bringing
back troops from France, was an
nounced today by the war depart
ment. In all about 200 officers and
$500 men comprise the units of the
six ships.
The transport Koengigen Der Ned.
erlanden sailed from France Decem-
ber 25 for Newport News and will
probably arrive January with the
following troops: Headquarters 163rd
field artillery brigade; 125th field ar.
sofa troops, 8 per cent to Iowa, 6 pei
cent to Michigan, l per cent to Mon.
tana, 20 per cent to Camp Cody and
10 per cent to Camp Travis; casua
companies q and 327; casual com.
panies of marines No. 332 and 333
On the transport Powhatan which
also sailed December rs for Newppr.
News, where she Is due January 4
are the following: I'm
Headquarters 59th field ~ serJ
brigade; 127th' field artill.., j 7, 4. Id. hi.
ment; 115th trench &Ynort 4 Z ~ D
casual com pany No. ss you saor 3 4,
wcrnaGa %hs sattleship ssses.sa e. u
,.r
sB1xth trench ortar Hon com
plete and the 311th trench nnorta'
battery.
The battleship Kansas sailed De
cember 26 for Newport News and II
scheduled to arrive January Z will
the Seventh trench mortar battalion
3rd anti-aircraft sector and casua
companies 800, S23 and 324.
The battleship North Carolina sailed
December 26 for New York and will
probably arrive January 8. She brings
the 18th ammunition train head
quarters Companies F and G, head
quarters detachment ordnance de
tachment and medical detachment
49Sth aero squadron and casual com
panies Nos, 201, ,202, 203 and 204 o
1.-THE marine corps
The transport Pastores sailed De
cember IS for Newport News and will
probably arrive January s.. She ha
on board 1,176 sick and wounded, ac
tcompanied by medical detachmen
of eight officers, 40 men and II nurses
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
Presidents Visit to
Manchester Brings Him
Closer to the People

Manchester. Dec. 3O.-(By the
Associated Press.)-America is
not interested in European poll
tics but she is interested in
partnership of right between
America and Europe, declared
President Wilson in receiving the
freedom of the city of Manches-
ter at the Free Trade hall here
today. America is not interested
merely in the peace of Europe,
but in the peace of the world, he
added.
"If the future had nothing for
us but, q new attempt to keep the
world at the right poise by q bal
ancc of power" the president ad-
ded, ssthe United States would
take no interest In 1t, because she
will join no combination Of
power which Is not q combination
OF us all.''
There was feeling OF cordial
fraternity and friendship be-
tween America and Great Britain,
declared the president, which was
based on the principle of friend
ship and patriotism that led men
to give more than was demanded.
The partnership Of interests
which had attempted the gov-
ernment OF the world had broken
down, he said, as interest did not
bind men together. but separated
them. Common devotion to the
right was the only thing, he in-
sisted, that could bind men to-
gethcf.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
COALITION GOVERNMENT WINS
MORE SWEEPING VICTORY THAN
HAD EVER BEEN ANTICIPATED

London, Sunday, Dec. 90
British Wireless Service)-Pre-
mier Lloyd George and the coali-
ton government won a more
sweeping victory in the general
election than had been expected.
Not only was III. HI. Asquith,
former premier, defeated. but his
personal following from the house
of commons has been reduced to
81.
1t is believed that q new seat
will be found for him by one of
his followers rcsigning in his IA
vor as soon as parliament meets.
In the defeat of Reginald Nc.
Kenna, Walter Runciman, Sir
John Simon, Herbert Samuel and
Thomas McKinnon Wood, the
: front of the opposition bench is
deprived OF all its principal oc-
cupants. There have been sugges.
tions that Mr.. Asquith might re-
tire from politics as result of
his defeat, but this view is not en-
couraged by his personal friends.
Should he retire. however, he
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
A. c. TOWNLEY IS
DISCHARGED FROM
BANKRUPTCY BY \
JUDGE AMIDON

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 3o.-A. c. Town
ley, president of the National Nonpar-
tisan league, was today discharged
from bankruptcy by Judge c. F. Ami
don of the United States district court.
The order frees Mr.. Townley from
obligations aggregating nearly $780,
900, against which he balanced assets
Of less than $500.
Fargo, N. D., Dec. 3o.-C. S. Town
ley, brother. Jointly interested with
A. c. Townley in the farming oper.
atoms, in which they incurred the
debts, also is discharged by Judge
Amidon's order.
In his decision, Judge Amidon sets
aside all claims made by counsel fo1
the trustee in bankruptcy holding
that the evidence has disclosed that
A. c. Townley has no interest in the
Nonpartisan league newspaper prop
critics, and that he has received nc
grants Of money from the Nonpartisar
league except his monthly salary Of
$500. Other monies paid to Presi.
dent Townley, the court holds, were
used by him in promoting the inter.
ests of the Nonpartisan league.
Trustee in Bankruptcy e. B. Nc.
Cutcheon had asked court to order
A. G.. Townley to surrender to him
for the benefit of the creditors moneys
that had been paid to Townley ir
form of lump sums of $1,000 paic
to him which Townley said was re.
payment by the league of a loan re.
| ceived from D. C. Coates and that he
be required to turn over the newspa'
per properties standing in the name
pany and Messrs Edwin Wood and A
Of the Nonpartisan Publishing com.
1 T Fn~ 1oo v,i1
! quests wess denied by Amidon, wht
holds that evidence disclosed tha'
newspaper properties really are being
held in the manner indicated for the
benefit of the Nonpartisan league an(
that President Townley has no inter
est in them. The court accepts tn:
explanation made by Townley rela
tive to the $1,000 loan from Coates.
AS to the items paid by the league
to Townley, it is held that these were
book credits entered from time tt
time and that the moneys they repre-
sented were actually expended b,
Townley for the benefit of the Non
partisan league.
The court holds that the evidence
discloses no secret deposits or funds
or property interest of any nature
whatever being held for Townley
Judge Amidon recites that detectives
were employed to investigate will
Townley in an effort to obtain infor
nation relative to secret deposits, bu
that such Investigations led to moth
ing.
AS to Mr.. Townley's direction o.
news and editorial policies of sucl
newspapers and organizers of the
Nonpartisan Publishing company, it il
held by the court that this exercise O.
authority is in line with his position
and conducted for the purpose of fur
thering the leagues interests. Rela
tive to the claim that Townley failet
to disclose a credit of $400 due from
the league when he filed his sched
ule in bankruptcy, it is held tina
Townley had in fact drawn ahead ant
really owed money to the league a
the time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
CLElMENCEAU
SAYS This IS
THE Time TO
MAKECHANCE
Declares it is His Intention
to Support Great Britain
on Freedom of Seas.

Paris, Dec. s0.-In addressing the
chamber of deputies last night Pre-
mier Clemenceau made it plain that
it was his intention to support Great
Britain in the peace negotiations on
the question of the freedom of the
seas and he declared that his attitude
in this matter was approved by Pres
ident Wilson,
The premier told the chamber that
if pilots were changed, now is the
time to change. but the deputies gave
him a vote of confidence by $50 to
1874. Premier Clemenceau explained
the peace situation as it concerned
France, Great Britain and the United
States, and his explanations appeared
to satisfy all except the unified So
cialists who repeatedly interrupted
him in manner which President
Deschanel characterized as "in-
decent"
Premier Clemenceau said that his
conversations with President Wilson
had been profitable although; he add
ed. II should not be telling the truth
if said 1 had always been in agree
ment with him on all points"
In summing up his argument for
full confidence and the exercise of pa
tience by the chamber, the premier
declared:
There will be claims to be set forth
and others which will have to be CIV
en- up. If mounted the rostrum to
elaborate the subject, would be the
worst premier in Europe. That does
not mean we are not working hard to
prepare a line of action for the peace
congress-
m
the belief in the efficiency of the old
system of alliances called "the bal
ance of power" but indicated that
he was not opposed to a league of ma
tions. Such a league, he said. might
be organized at about the time the
treaty of peace. was completed.
The morning newspapers generally
approve the preniers speech.
It is understood that the text Of
President Wilson.
! The chamber completed it's consid-
Grafton of the budget at o'clock this
morning, adopting it by an over
whelming majority after "a hours Of
virtually continuous sitting. The
deputies will meet again Tuesday to
discuss the revision of the electoral
You know that reservations have
! been made on the question of freedom
of the seas. Premier Lloyd George
said to me one day:
"'You will admit that without the
British fleet you could not have con-
tinued the war I answered in the
affirmative. The British premier then
asked me il was disposed to do any
thing in opposition to British ideas
of the freeaom OF the seas. on
swered in the negative. Concerning
this question. President Wilson said
to me:
"I approve Of what you said.
ernments will change in no way your
answer to Premier Lloyd George"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
ANTITRUST
LAW IS TO
Be ENFORCED

Washington. Dec. 3o.-Concerted
price fixing by any industry after the
government ceases to exercise price
control January ! will be regarded by
the department of justice as in re-
straint of free competition. it was
stated today. The explanation was
made officially in answer to queries as
to what happens to war time price
fixing when the war industries board
ceases to function at midnight to-
morrow.
The attitude of the department Of
justice as outlined by Attorney Gen
eral Gregory is that the antitrust
laws still effective, will be enforced
vigorously by the department. They
have been in full effect throughout
the war. but the department has not
regarded the action of industry in
maintaining prices fixed by the gov
ernment as contrary to law.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30

Paris-France does not desire any
annexations as a result of the war,
but reserves to herself the right of
discussion concerning the boundaries
Of Alsace Lorraine, Foreign Minister
Pichon said.
Berlin-Foreign Minister Haase,
Minister Of Social Policy Barth and
Demobilization Minister Dittman re-
tired from the cabinet after the CEN
trail council had decided against the
independents.
Cork-Sinn Feiners after the an
nouncement Of election results, blew
up the monument erected to the Cork
soldiers who had fought in the South
African war.
Paris-Russian troops have cap
tured Perm from the Bolsheviki, TAX
ing $4,000 prisoners, according to an
Enouncements today.
Warsaw-According to a Polish Of
fetal report the arrival of Ignace Jan
Paderewski and the hoisting Of Amer
lean and Allied flags over the city
hall, precipitated a riot and street
! fighting in Posen.
! misunderstanding to dispatches
from Danzig and Posen, it is purposed
to proclaim republic in Poland with
! Ignace Jan Paderewski as president.
Berlin-A "league for the protec-
ton of the personal liberty and the
life of the kaiser" has been formed
by former advisers of the ex-emperor
| Bristol, va.-Five large business
houses were destroyed by fire. the loss
being estimated at>$1,5 100000.
! Carlisle, England-President will
son visited the birthplace of his moth.
er and attended services in the church
over which his grandfather once pre-
sided.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
MEMBERS OF
Y new GERMAN
{ CABINET ARE
!. NAMED TODAY
XIII.
First Meeting of New Off.
cials Sunday-Scheide-
mann to Succeed Haase

Copenhagen, Dec. 30.-The central
council of soldiers and workmen of
Germany has appointed Herr Noske,
bgovernor Of Kiel; Herr Loebe, editor
psOf the Breslau Vo1kswacht, and Herr
EWisSell, member oftthe reichstag, as
|&ca bjhet members to replace Foreign
/ mister Haase, Minister of Social
Policy Barth and Demobilization Min
1 lister Dittmann, who retired Saturday
might, according to Berlin 'advices re-
ceived here.
ting Sunday afternoon. 1t was agreed,
laccording to reports from Berlin, that
EPhilipp Scheidemann would take over
sSsesssion s sssIs5s 3 N: Il sssEt. ~
Twill become head Of the military de-
tpartment and Herr WissellS will be-
come minister of social policy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
.S0N FOR
(II|''''TMANN'S !
RESIGNATION
1 IS REVIEWED
isis Had Been Impending
lIijpce Nov. 8 Says Former
s Minister.

IN, Sunday. Dec. 2s.-(By the
xated Press. s.l-Reviewing the
stu kion leading to his resignation,
,Wat4elm Dittmann, minister of de-
mol tlization, transport, \ justice and
hea$th in the Ebert government. said
tod " that a crisis had been impend-
INF since November 8. He said that
thEmatters which caused the princi-
pan trouble were pressing economic
'pr96lems and questions Of demobili-
$atlbn and military reorganization.
5SsNtchard Barth, who also resigned
Ass6 Minister of social policy, was pres
sentYan took gloomy view of the
tmiG Mediate economic future of Ger
maAH Both the food situation and
khS Rproblem of. raw products present
erSA difficulties. He declared he was
!lnSx xavor of sending a peace commits
|SioH to President Wilson Immediately
with the request that Mr.. Wilson die
tate peace to Germany based on
democratic principles.
Leading Independent Socialists in
dicated tonight that their patty rep
resentatives would retire from the po-
siHons they now occupy in state and
government departments.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-30
MAURITANIA
ARRIVES IN
new YORK
Brings Home $500 Troops
Most of 374th Infan-
try on Board.

New York, Dec 30.-The British
steamship Mauretania, bringing home
all of the saith infantry except Com
!pany H, Of the S7th division of the
American expeditionary force, $500
troops in all being on board, arrived
here today from France.
Among the civilian passengers were
Ambassador Sharp and his son re-
turning from Paris and Percy Chubb
an American yachtsman.
The ship was in charge of Com
mander ]. J. D. Gilman, U. S. NJ, and
carried crew Of 305 men, all from
the navy department.