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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
CHAPTER TX.
When Thieves Fall out.

When Thieves Fall our.
10 the two Swedes approached the
~iage Of Kovutloo with friendly words
spn their tongues and deep craft in
ther hearts.
Iseir plans were we'll made. There
wa no mention of the white prisoner.
The chose to pretend that they were
not aware that Kovudoo had a white
prIsaier, They exchanged gifts with
the I'd chief, haggling with his pleni-
poteitlaries over the value of what
they Were to receive for what they
gaye.as is customary and proper when
one las no Interior motives. Unwar-
rante generosity would have aroused
susFieon.
during the palaver which followed
they rdailed the gossip of the villages
thrUug which they had passed, receiy-
ing ID Exchange such news as Kovudoo
possessed. The palaver was long and
tiresom, as these native ceremonies
always are to Europeans. Kovudoo
nude n5 mention of his prisoner, and
from hi, generous efforts of guides and
presents seemed anxious TO assure
himself the speedy departure of his
guests.
1t was Malbihn who, quite casually,
near the dose of their talk, mentioned
the fact nat the sheik was dead. Kov-
udoo epiued interest and surprise.
"YoudA not know it?" asked NAL
bihn. ~Tat Is strange. 1t was during
the last moon. He fell from his horse
when the least stepped in hole. The
horse fell upon him. When his men
came up the sheik was quite dead"
Kovudoa scratched his head. He was
much Disappointed. No sheik meant no
ransom for The white girl.
Il know where there is white girl, -
he said Unexpectedly. "If you wish to
buy her she may be had cheap"
Malbihn lrugged. 1--WE have trouble
enough. Koudoo," he said without
burdening arselves with an old
broken dow she hyena, and as for
paying for oae''-Malbihn snapped his
fingers.
"She is wong" said KOyudoo, "and
good looking
The Swedes laughed. "There are nc
good looking Vhite women in the jun
gle. Kovudoo' said Jensen. "You
should be ashamed to try to make fur
of old friends
Kovudoo spfang to his feet. Come,
he said. Il WI show you"
Malbihn ans Jensen rose TO follow
him, and as the did so their eyes met
and Malbihn slowly dropped one OF
his lids in 81 wink. Together they
followed kovudos toward his hut. Ii
the dim interlG they discerned tht
figure OF WolaH lying bound upor
n sleeping mat.
MaiDihn TOOK single glance ant
turned away. She must be a thou
sand years oiu, hoyudoo," he said a!
he left the hut
"She is young cried the savage
1t is DARK IN he'e, You cannot see
wait. l VIII nay her brought out il
the sunllSht. AL be commanded tn
two warriors who Watched the girl t,
cut the bonds fr9a her ankles an,
lead her forth cor aspection.
Malbihn and Jesseen evipced n,
eagerness' though both were fairl!
pursuing with u, ny TO see the girl
but 10 OBTAIN possesaou of her. The.
cared not If she had he face of mar
nloset OF the hsufs pot bellied ko
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Refuses to Pay Rail Ticket Tax.

La Crosse Fred Hahn, Cashton. ar.
rested and brought here for re-
fusing to pay the war tax on rail
road ticket emitting him to ride from
Tomah to Sparta, waived examination
and WAS released on bond of $1,000.
He will appear before United States
grand jury.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

vudoo himself. All "a tbsr
to know was that 81 va, - 1lsn ~
who had been stolea from ~ 'ls si u.
several years befora Tbsr ,a mn
that they would reeos a. he- f si.9usis
so, the testimony Of 81 ruans- 80 : q
doc had sent to the &C. vas ~ ~ u
to assure them that o. Fri easa u
one they had once O. as rs .iig
10 abduct.
As Meriem was brdpgat fo,,,
the derkness Of the M in-a...- Io Z,
two men turned, vii evary y. tlle
ance Of disinterestedH 10 g, sps ear
her. Il was with did, sg. :, q :
blhn suppressed an -, :: 1lal-
constituent. The girs& bsauv a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Women sian WORK as conduetors.

krAosha The "conductorette"
came to the street cars OF Kenosha
when eighteen uniformed women were
put into service on the lines of the
Kenosha Electric Railwcy company.
Women will be. used exclusively for
these positions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Eacine--A total of $495,452.72 in
come tax is to be collected - iSaeice
during the present taxDaying period.
an increase over 1916 OF oven 100000
The Total amount If taxes to be col
Iected is sl.477.70.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Evansville Reports relative to the
poor condition of the tobacco in this
district, are denied by local dealers.
Some has been slightly damaged by
frost. but there is a good sized crop.
which has already been taken down.
and farmers plan to begin stripping
soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
seeures government Position.

Neenah Lyman A. Beeman, son Of
the late f. NJ. Beeman, who was SUE
perintendent of schools here. has Sc
cured a government chemists position
and will work in an eastern munition
plant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
In Give Farm Couree.

Because of the Increased demand for
power with whicf to speed the pow
because Of food production, the col
Iege of agriculture is Announcing
special farm power course to be given
January - to February 10.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Ex.state Senator passe9 Away.

Darlineton-J. S, Washington Of
Argyle. died at the age Of 81. He was
county judge Of Lafayette county at
one time and later member Of the
state SENATE for two terms. He was
the founder Of the Argyle State bank.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
De Pere Makes Record,

De Pere Al the close Of the drive
here. the American Red Cross had en-
rolled 2.lo0 members in DE pere-45
per cent Of the entire population
Nearly every family is represented in
the organization.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Eau Claire-To avoid separation by
the draft Paul and Pearl Urtabee,
i..,e,. ;. aa the Eau Claire twins. have
enlisted in the ordnance department.
-. United states army and are
now in training at Jefferson Barracks.
Mo-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
phiIlpp Hears Carpenters Plea.

Madison-Gov. f. L. Philip heard
the application of Charles r. Carpen-
ter, former Racine banker. for par.
don The plea was opposed by Dist
Atty. Whaley Of Racine county. The
case was taken under Amusement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
CANNED Music Tor Soldiers.

Neenah Hundreds of monograph
records were shipped from this city to
southern environments to amuse SAM
mics in the making. The records
were donated by loci residents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Horizon A local branch of the Wis
consin Loyalty legion was formed here
and massmeetipg will be held within
a few days TO increase the member
ship. An effort will be made to sign
up every resident Of the city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
eoxerrce Hsr,es reard Inspector.

Madison Coy. Phillip has appoint
ed f. II. Kiser Of Whitewater. as an
Inspector Of local boards in accord
ance with the seleetiye service regu-
IatIOns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Radner wonrn. a. studiea crlme.

Madison Mrs Amy Winship. So.
Racine. student in the University of
Wisconsin until year ago, has en-
rolled in the course in criminology Of
the University of Southern California.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Guards Get Rifles.

Racin1s two companies OF
Wisconsin HON, guards have been
furnished with rifles but are without
uniforms as tho4e furnished were or
dered returned tc Camp Douglas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Fond du Lac--Fire of unknown or
igin DESTROYED tie barn Of Henry
Wagner. clerk Of the courts. The loss
is estimated at $4,000 Several head
of valuable cattle persisted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

geenah-A COO pound pogker the
largest pig ever sold on The local mar
ket, attracted Notice here. The pig
was raised by Howard Cummings, d
nearby farmer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
conuerse Editor Of Forward.

Madison = The new editor of For
waEd. official publication OF the Wis
consin State Council of Defense is
Blair Converse. assistant instructor in
Journalism in the University Of Wis
cousin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Chicken Pox IN EVIDENCE.

Neenah-An epidemic of chicken
pox is in evidence here. Health au-
.horities have taken steps TO prevent
further spread Of the disease.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
Green say BOYS Get Paroles.

Madison twenty-five Of the thirty
-four youths in the Green Bay reforma
tory who petitioned the state board Of
control for parole were granted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
waueau Editor Passes Away.

wausau--Hars J. Heise. editor and
publisher OF tb Wausau Wochenblatt,
died of diabef IS at his home here after
eight year illness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02
platrlct AttorneY oults.

Madison Gov, Philip has received
the resignation Of r w. Jenkins. dis
trict attorney Of Chippewa county. No
reason is given.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Jan Van Eyck, who is by some be-
Ifeved 70 have invented oil painting
was born In the year 1884,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-02

Menasha A Christmas Offering here
netted $5232 which has been sent 90
the Menasha Company at Waco.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
NATIONAL SERVICE
A soldier is a man who serves hi

A soldier is a man who serves his
country.
In tina sense we may all be SOL
diers. We can't all 90 to France. We
can't all wear the khaki. The tasks
that we are told to do may seem
small, but it is our duty to do them
we'll and uncomplainingly. In doing
so we may have Just as glorious e.
share in winning this war as though
our accomplishments were heralded
ing of flags and white limelight Of
the press dispatches.
1t may be that our duty as soldiers
lies in the making of Red Cross sup
plies. 1t may be the care Of soldiers
families. 1t may be in taking the
place of some one more fortunate who
can go to the front. 1t is national
service, as we'll as good common sense,
to keep we'll SO doctors who are car
ing for the practice of physicians who
are in the service may nc be over
volunteer work in civil hospitals SO
that nurses a be released for the
front. 1t is national service to follow
vigorously the directions Of the food
administration. 1t is national service
Is avoid gossip and the chickering's
which, more than anything else. him
der the work of those who are doing
their best to organize the country so
that we may win the war.
Whatever the task, be it great or
small, that it falls to our lot to do,
best we may. A soldier who fails to
perform the smallest task assigned
him is a deserter, and in time Of war
a deSerter is a traitor,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
Minister Is Held
Under Sedition Act
Carl Dahl. Sail to be a Travelling
Evangelist, Arrested 16 Miles
North OF Fargo.

Fargo, N. d., March 1s.-Carl
Dahl, said by federal officials to be a
travelling evangelist, was arrested by
j. H. Irotter. United Gtates marshal.
16 miles north of Fargo late Friday
afternoon, charged with violation Of
the act Of June Is, 1917, in making
and conveying false statements and
reports with intent to interfere with
the operation and success of the
United States.
The warrant for the arrest of Rev.
Mr.. Dahl was placed with the United
States marshal's Office. early in the
week. The government alleges that
he made the seditious remarks in
school district No. IA of the town of
HARDWOOD, Cass county. He is accused
of falsely stating that the training
camps where the American soldiers
arc being trained for the army are a.
wicked as the City of Sodom.
When taken before United States
Commissioner William c. Green. the
accused asked for a hearing which
was set for March %. Bail was fixed
at $1,000, which was furnished.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
OF TRENCH
v BELIEVED
TO BE LICE BITE
Disease Wcakens Men But Docs Not
Cause Death, According to
Army Doctors.

Paris, Sunday, March 17.-In an
nouncing that it has been definitely
determined that the disease called
trench fever is transmitted by lice,
the American Red Cross research
sets forth other facts regarding the
disease revealed by the experiments
of the sixty-eight Americans. all SOL
diers from the New England states,
voluntarily inoculated. acted as sub
tects. These facts are formulated
thus:
The disease is a hitherto unknown
form of fever; it is transmitted
through the bites of body lice to hu-
man beings; the injecting agent is in
the blood, occurring most a%bundantly
in the first As hours after infection;
the injecting agent is held back in
bacterial filters; the disease although
called trench fever. may be transmit
ted by lice brought from countries
where no trenches yer existed, as
subjects bitten by lice Matched from
eggs brought; from England developed
the same symptoms as those bitten by
lice from the trenches.
The fever has been responsible for
great loss Of mar power at the front
and the discovery of its aus is re-
garded as of incalculable value to all
the allied armies, as preventive cas-
ures may now be applied as in the
of the mosquito after that insect
had been proved a carrier of yellow
fever germs.
The volunteers infected with the
disease suffered, as do Ill men who
have the trench fever. but not a single
n among them complained.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18

that a young chap named A. F. Styles,
and claiming Grand Forks as his
home. was missing. leaving behind q
$10.65 board bill at the Markham and
q couple Of forged checks. one at the
store Of A~bercrombie & McCready
and at the restaurant of Cushner &
Dunn for $40 each. He blew the
city late last night and this morning
was nailed at Crookston on order
of Chief of Police Ripple, and the
youthful imposter will boz brought
back to Bemidji.
1t was last Monday hat young
Styles "hit" Bemidji and registered at
the Markham. He was attired in a
naval uniform and said he was from
the Great Lakes naval station, near
Chicago. He explained he vas here
on a visit and made himself at home
at the hotel and around the city. He
is a nice appearing fellow Inc made
friends readily. but took the easiest
way" n landed in Jail, uniform and
all. %
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
WILLIAM BARNES HELD
FOR MAKING ALLEGED
DISLOYAL STATEMENT

New York. March 1S.-For making
a remark which two rmy officers in
his company construed as being un-
patriotic William Barnes,- formerly
republican leader of New York state.
was taken to a police station early
yesterday. After Barnes made expla-
nation, the compliments charges we're
withdrawn, it was learned from an
examination of police records today.
During a discussion Of the war at
a local club, Barnes made a remark
which his companions considered I'M
complimentary to Uncle Sam" the
police were told. Barnes was accom
panied to a police station, where he
explained that "Uncle Sam" was an
impersonal term, that his criticism
was that the country was not respon-
sive to the alarms of war and that
there was no reason to challenge his
patriotism.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
MAYOR DINNlE
RETURNS FROM
PACIFIC COAST
Met Many Grand Forks Peo-
pie on Long Western
Journey.

Mayor and Mrs. James A. Dinnie,
who have spent the laSt nin weeks
on the Pacific coast, arrived in
Grand Forks last night on a Great
Northern train. The trip was taken
for the purpose of paying a visit to
Mrs. Jessie Blackburn of Los Angeles.
the mother of Mrs. Dinnie, who has
been in i'll health. Mrs. Blackburn
Is considerably improved, according
to Mr.. Dinnie.
Il have had Il fine trip" said Mr..
Dinnie today, and enjoyed every inch
Of it. On my way to Los Angeles 1
stopped off at Seattle, Portland. Med
ford and various other cities. and Wis
,ited old friends who were formerly
of Grand Forks.
Eat Medford 1 visited Mr.. and Mrs.
r. H. Mccoy. Mr.. Mccoy at present
Is manager of a lumber mill at Bon
ner's Ferry. l had a fine visit in Sc
attic with Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Flynn.
Tom Driscoll, "a former Great North
ern conductor, and George Shep-
pard, who is proprietor of u laundry
in that city.
"At Portland continued the may
or, II met several other people,
among whom were Mr.. and Mrs.
formerly Mrs. William Wood; Mrs. j:
Moylan, formerly Mrs. l.. Abbot, and
Judge Corliss. l thoroughly enjoyed
my visit with the various old timers
of Grand Forks.
"At San Francisco, Los Angeles and
San Diego. I also met hundreds OF
people from North Dakota.
Looking up residents of this state
said the mayor, was my specially. !
spent five weeks in and around Los
Angeles. We otored to San Diego,
where / paid a visit to George b. Win
ship, J. II. yosburg, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
G.. Smith, George Dixon md many
other former residents of this city.
con February 16. a North Dakotan
picnic was held in Los Angeles. at
which thousands of North Dakota
beautiful umm like day, and eV-
erybody was u to have the best time
possible. l never saw so many peo-
pie in any one day, who were SO glad
see me and whom l was glad TO see.
ION the return trip we went over
the Sante Fe lines to Chicago, thence
via the Great Northern to Grand
Forks. We stopped off at Kansas
City and visited DR.. w. L. Cowper.
cal corps. We visited Camp Funston,
Fort Riley and other place. of inter
est.
n "At Chicago we enjoyed a visit OF
four days with Mrs. r.. S. Danfortl1,
after which we left for home, stop
ping Off at Minneapolis for a brief
stay.
"And now ] am home and glad tc
be here. Back to Grand Forks, tho
finest little city of its size in NORTH
America. I saw many fine towns or
my trip but there vas none thai
could possibly entice me 20 change
my place of abode.
Throughout the west, all witt
whom l came in contact seemed to be
patriotic. to the last degree. and do.
ing their bit to aid the administra'
tion in every way possible.
II am ready to get into the harncs!
ard assist Grand Forks to the hes
of my ability, be it the Liberty loa1
or otherwise" =.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
MORE PRESSURE ON
PLAN TO RAISE THE
GUARANTEED PRICE
Senators in Wheat Raising States De.
clare Grain is Raised at
n q Loss.

Washington, March 1s.-Senators
from western agricultural states today
renewed their pressure for increasing
government guaranteed wheat prices.
When the senate resumed debate
today on Senator Cores proposal for
a guarantee of $3.50 per bushel based
on Number 2 Northern instead Of No.
l and effective at local elevators in
stead Of primary markets. Senator
Curtis of Kansas, presented letters and
petitions from farmers and agricul-
tural organizations stating that wheat
is being raised at q loss at present
prices.
Senators Sterling of South Dakota,
Norris Of Nebraska and McCumber of
North Dakota favored it.
Wheat price fixing has proved an
""abject failure largely because of
other grains also are not fixed, declar-
ed Senator Nelson Of Minnesota, sup
porting the Gore amendment. Assert
ing that wheat is fed to livestock be-
cause it is cheaper than other grains.
the Minnesotan said: 1.-THE only fair
way is to leave all cereals in the open
market to be governed by the laws of
supply and demand, or fix prices Of
all"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
Pictures Show Damage Done.

With the American Army in France,
Friday, March l5.-(By the Associ-
ated Press.)-American artillery last
night again bombarded supposed gas
projectors detected in the German
lines northwest of Toul. Photographs
taken later showed the complete de-
structiveness of their gunfire. The
enemy replied rather weakly, but
maintained frequent periods of fire
during the night. =
There has been no infantry ac-
tivity except the usual patrol through
No Mans Land and these reported no
brushes with the enemy.
The German artillery fire has been
decreasing in intensity to a certain
extent, indicating that the enemy finds
it too costly to keep up with the sus-
tanned American fire. A few German
Shippers were busy during last night
and today but they got no victims. A
high wind is interfering with aerial
activity although observation condi-
tons are good.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
MORE DANGER OF
SHORTAGE OF COAL

Philadelphia, March 1s.-Danger Of
a continued scarcity of coal and the
necessity of conservation to supply
war industries and the government
are pointed out in a statement today
by the anthracite operators general
committee here.
The committee d~iscloses that there
are only three tons of domestic coal,
OF an average, for every consumer.
The statement warns against boarding
and says:
with the fuel administration sug-
gecti& to the anthracite consuming
public that they order their next Win
ter's supply Of coal after April, the
inference should not be taken that
coal is plentiful now and that yards
are stocked up with it."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
BILL REPORTED WITHOUT
REPEAL PROVISION

Washington. March 1S.-Adhering
to its decision against repeating laws
giving SO per cen extra pay in the
aviation service, the senate military
committee today reported the omni-
bus bill, amending the national de-
Tense act, without the repeal pro-
vision. Repeal had been recon-
mended by General Pershing and by
the war department.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
CHAIN PLACED ACROSS
TRACK TO WRECK TRAIN

Aurora, I'LL, March 1s.-As a Kan
sas City bound passenger train on the
Burlington railroad was pulling out
of Aurora last night at 1880 o'clock
the engineer discovered in the glare
of his headlight u great steel chain
hooked across the tracks which at this
point are on an earthen elevation 30
feet high. The engineer stopped the
train before it hit the obstruction.
Railroad officials thing that enemy
plotters stretched the chain in the
hope Of getting Camp Grant furlough
specials which go through here Sun
day night.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
NO HEAVY SENTENCE
FOR LIEUTENANT DWYER

Washington, March 1S.-Despite
Secretary Bakers expressed view that
mere dismissal from the service is not
a heavy enough penalty for army
medical officers convicted of neglect
ing their soldier patients, an army
court martial has declined to impose
a more severe sentence on First
Liutenant John G.. Dwyer Of the
medical reserve service, tried for not
giving proper attention to a private
at Camp Funston.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
FOOD OFFICIALS TO
APPEAR FOR HEARING

Washington. March 1S.-Joseph P.
Cotton, chief of the food administra-
tons meat department, and F.. Dana
Durand, purchaser under the food adj
ministration's direction of meat for
today to appear befores, the senate
agriculture committee investigating
the food situation. Mr.. Durand will
testify tomorrow and Mr.. Cotton
Wednesday,.
They will be given an opportunity
to reply on charges made before the
committee that they advised packers
to hold down the prices paid for live
stock.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-18
PREPARATIONS OF FEBRUARY
PAY ALLOTMENT HELD
UP BY MANY LETTERS

Washington. March 1S.-Prepara-
ton of February pay allotment and
government allowance checks for de-
pendents of soldiers has been delayed
by receipt of more than sixty thou
letters of inquiry concerning the
and two weeks more may
be required to complete the S,work.
Distribution of January checks was
February IS.