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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
Declares, However, Tha!! War
Work Should Be Prose
cuted Vigorously.
By Carl D. Groat
(United states staff CorrespOndent

Omitted States Staff Correspondent
Washington, Oct 10. - 'eWhatever
the result of the peace proposals, the
war department must proceed at full
speed with men and supplies and the
people must support the army until the
boys are back with the fruits of vie
tory, safe and assured. +"
Secretary of War Baker, homo from
seven weeks intensive study OF the
western battle line, brought the above
tidings to nation discussing tile Teu.
ton peace reply.
That there must be no let-up in the
unending tide of men, guns and supplies
en- the false assumption that all is over,
was the plain warning of the secretary
of state and military men surrounding
him.
In other words, as. Secretary aBkeI
put it, "the liberty loan must 60 owen
the top.
Victory for American-allied arms in 0
few short months, regardless of what il
done about diplomatic maneuvres was
predicted bv Bakers associates, pro
vided the loan is overwhelmingly sup
ported.
They talked Of six months as limit
and some even discussed the chance Of
peace by Christmas, but with one ac
cord they said that there must be nc
wavering of American support of it'
men at this time. Such weakening
they declared, would be fatal, robbinl
| the gallant armies II backing at th,
| most critical period OF the struggle
4 "The people at home have solemn
responsibility for their share in tn,
final result p, said Baker, adding tina
the loan must be over.subscribed.
| Baker came out of the fog Of the At
lantic yesterday forenoon just as tn
sun was lifting this hiding screel
around his big, fast vessel This cor
respondent and few more boarded hi
boat while it was still more than
dozen miles out of an Atlantic port
| Swinging onto the big craft while
group Of wounded or convalescent
"kiddsd" the party's msneuverini
with rope ladder, the correspondent
were ushered with a-degree of secrec,
to a perch on the bridge, where tn
secretary was peering for the shores o
America. Baker seemed worn and wear.
from the strain Of work and from tn
impress of the things he had seen-th
glorius dash before st. Mihiel the It'd
Of soldiers sweeping out in the distanc
from the region of Verdun, the wounde,
coming back.
"Oour boys are magnificent = he ex
planned after the first greetings. "I
is smiling army, this American army
Even the men who suffer in the hos
pitals behind the lines smile. All owe
France is their smile. 1t has spread tn
: contagion of good cheer" Baker sale
: everywhere you go in France you Sc
. the men in khaki-clean-s -shaven youth
; mostly between 20 and 80, in contras
with the mustached British or th
beaded poilu or boehe. The differenc
stands out largely in the ages, for Eng
. land and France have been called upo
ito inject men far more mature than tn
American"
Speaking of the st. Mihiel drive
Baker revealed that more than 200
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
French People Paid Little Az
tentiOn To Proposal And
Rely In FOch.
LONDON NEWSPAPERS
PLEASED WITH WILSON
No Sentiment Anywhere In
Favor OF Granting Request
For Armistice.
By William Philip ssnlms

UNITED Press staff correspondent
Paris, Oct. 15,--France stands firm
on the Berlin proposition.
The people showed practically no
excitement during the crisis of the COR
respondence with President Wilson.
They went about their business pre-
cisely the same as usual. Newspapers
were unanimous in the declaration that
the allies must obtain the absolute, uR-
conditional surrender of Germany, Aus
tria and Turkey and the fullest guar
antees
"We are listing in the most tragic
moment of the history of all centur-
ies, Deputy Meunier said. Zone lone
man can now decide the fate Of the
world. This man is worthy Of his un-
preceaented role. All humanity has its
eyes fixed upon him. 7
La Press declared, after referring to
President Wilson $ ]. diplomatic victory,
the floor no longer belongs to Will
son. 1t belongs to Generalissimo FOch,
who by virture of his office represents
all the general staffs and all tho en-
tente belligerents. One of two things
| is true-either Germany must recog-
nize she is vanquished and accept the
situation; or else she will not recog-
lnize defeat but will attempt to escape
by means of getting an armistice. Thus
guarantees are necessary for the safe
| ty Of France and the world
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
FRENCH CONTINUE ADVANCE
By John De aandt
{ Omitted Press staff corresponder

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Paris, Oct. 15.-(3.59~ p. m. beyond
LaFere and Laon the advance of the
French armies continued today, accord
ing to adyiees from the front received
in Paris. In the Serre region northeast
of LaFere, they are making progress
toward Cercy- -Sur-Serre This thrust is
grayely imperiling the Germans stick
ing in the line of the Oise betwee9
Guise and point north Of LaFere.
(These enemy forces are in salient
and are liable to be caught in the
rear by the French advance toward Gre
cy.)
Americans and French forces in the
Champagne are pushing on toward Bu-
Fancy, northeast Of Grand Pre-.
(The Germans in this region have
the difficult Ardennes country at their
kasks-l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
Sweeping Germans Out

London Oct. l5.-Attacked by fand
and sea, the Germans in Flanders have
been thrown back more than six miles
en- a front of about 35 miles.
Beleians, British and French partic.
ipated in the assault, which began yes
terday morning between Dixmude and
Wervicq More than 10000 prisoners
already have been takn.
Roulres was captured early in the
fighting, and the Belgians pushed -four
miles to the eastward occupying Isg
hem. AT the same time the British
reached the northern outskirts Of Men
in, less than four miles north of Tur
Going.
A British monitor entered Ostend
harbOr about five miles to the east
ward of the point where the battle line
touches the North sea and BON barded
the defenses of that enemy submarine
base. 1t is rumored the warship was
feeling out the German position pre-
paratory to a major naval etior
against both 0stend eand Zeeb <ge.
The Belgian communique IL 4 nigh
stated that the Belgians ant Frenct
attacked on front Of about twelve
miles, between the Handzeeme cana
and the RoHleFs-MeRin road.
It was announced liberation of thu
billages Of Handzeme, Cortemarek
Cite st. Joseph, Hooglede, Beyeret
Enmbeke, Beythem. Quekene and Win
del st. ElOi
AT noon the French took Roulers by
essanlt. The Belgians then advanced I
total depth of ten kilometers (mor,
thep six milesl reaching he outskirts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
By Frank ]. TAYLOR

United Press staff correspondent)
With the American NrstArmy, Oct
l5.-(NOon)-Amercan troops support
ed by tanks today stubbornly fought
their way forward between the Ar.
gonne and the Meuse. seizing German
strong points. The fighting this morn
iug was in cold, damp weather.
German attacks were repulsed by
units of the American Second army.
A heavy counter bombardment came
from the enemy batteries during the
night. This morning the German guns
were silenced
The infantry attacked yesterday
morning after a terrific all night BON
bsrdment which blasted the Germans
out of their forward positions.
After the first jump, the doughboys
encountered deadly machine gun resist
ance and their advance was also made
more difficult by the nature of The
terrain. They were last reported on The
outskirts of st. Juvin, into which they
were pushing.
In their advance with the French il
the Champagne, the Americans galneC
more than 20 miles in the three day
ending Sunday night. They now men
ace Rethel. General Gouraud has giver
high praise to the speed and sffieien
cy of the American fighting units.
Germany's s acceptance of Presiden
Wilson s IA principles failed to excit'
the soldiers. They were skeptical abou
accepting Germany's word. The dough
boys are not willing to quit unless vic
tory is assured. They manifested abso
fdte confidence in Wilson s ability t,
handle the situation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
EIGHT HUNDRED
VICTIMS OF FOREST
FIRE IN MINNESOTA
Hospitals OF Duluth Are Filled
With Hundreds OF Injr-
ed From Fire Area

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 15.-Reports to-
day from relief workers who are pene-
trating the area devastated by Sun
days forest fires indicated that the
death toll may reach SO0
Between 500 and 600 bodies have
been recovered. 1t was deemed certain
that many others will be found.
Refugees continued to arrive at Du-
luth. Hospitals remained filled with in.
jured.
Thousands are homeless in the 29
towns and villages that were wiped out
or partially destroyed. Other thous-
and of settlers in the forest district are
without shelter and food.
Approximately half million acres
were fire-swcpt, according to informa-
tion available. The fire zone centered
in Carlton, Lake, st. Louis and Itasca
counties.
Fires that sprung up yesterday with
a shift of wind died out when they were
forced back over the burned area.
Relief work was proceeding rapidly
Hundreds of coffins were sent to the
stricken communities. Thousands OF
blankets and quantities of food, gath,
cred by the Red Cross and state organi
cations, were shipped last night and to-
day.
Gov. Burnquist was at Duluth to
day personally directing the work.
The 29 towns partially or totally
burned are; Cloquet, Moose Lake
Kettle River, Lawter, AdoIph, Munger
Five Corners, Harney, Grand Lake
Maple Grove, Twig, Baraum, Mathew
Atkinson, French River, Clifton, Brook
ston, Brevator, Pike Lake, Pine Hill
Kalavalas Ronald, Salo Split Rock, Au
tomba, McGregor, Thompson Carlton
and Warba.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
PRUSSIAN MILITARY LEAD
ERS BEHIND NOTE

London, Oct. 15.-Cables from
neutral cities speculating on the
the real origin Of Germany'g
latest peace note, accepting
President Wilson S terms, indi-
cate the belief that the acep-
tance came from the kaiser and
the military leaders, rather than
: from the radicals.
Rotterdam advises declare the
Germans were most defiant,
until General Ludendorff ar
rived in Berlin from the recent
conference at great headquar-
: tiers when they entirely
: changed their tune. 1t is be-
|: lieved that the German high
command admitted the impos-
. sibility of successful defensive
: warfare and suggested the peace
: dsive.
Amsterdam messages report
: the German reply to Wilson was
: hailed with enthusiasm by all
except the pan Germans who
; alone showed displeasure. The
pan Germans, these dispatches
. said, are trying to re-establish
the old system.
; x X x < X X X < K X X 4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
Transport America >
Sinks AT Her Pier

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 15. = The
transport America sank at her pier in
rs minutes today. All soldiers aboard
escaped. 1t was reported that some
members of the crew were missing but
later it was stated all hands had been
accounted for.
The sinking is belitved to have been
caused by water pouring in through
open portfolios as the ship was loaded,
or accidental opening of the seacocks.
Preparations are being made to raise
the vessel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
Prince Maximilian
Reported Out OF Office

X London, Oct. IS. = Prince
4 Maximilian, the new German
X chancellor, has resigned, accord
X ing to an official report from
\ Berlin to The Hague, the Lon
X don Daily Mail declared today.
\: Prince Malimlian' s acceptance
X of the chancellorship marked
x the beginning of Gefmany's in
X tensive peace drive IT hsd been
X reported that the socialists in
\. Germany wanted him out, be-
X lieving that his position should
X be filled by a commoner.
X X X X X X X u X X X X x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
Spanish Influenza
Epidemic In New York

New York, Oct. l5.--New Spanish in
fluenza cases Feported to Health Com
missioner Copeland today totalled 1925
with 322 deaths. Yesterday there were
4,2l7 new victims and 222 deaths
The pneumonia reported showed 479
cases with 1856 deaths, as against 400
new cases yesterday and 235 deaths.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
Yankee Patrols Active

London, Oct. 15.-" Yesterday after,
noon an American patrol crossed the
selle in the neighborhcod of st. Soup
let and brought back thirty prisoners
Field Marshal Haeig reported today
"In a successful raid yesterday even
ing south of Sainghineweppes 20 pris
oners were taken. A few prisoners were
also taken during the nighl oy patrols
on other portions OF tne 'front.'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
British Lose 100000
During Present Year

New York, Oct. 15.-British
casualties for 1918 up to Sep
tember 80, totaled 100000, the
British bureau of information J
announced today. This includes
wounded and missing.
X X X X X X X X X X X X J
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
len thousand Prisoners
Captured In Belgium
BY Lowell, Mellett

Omitted Press correspondent
With. the British Armies in
Flanders, Oct. 15.-Q1:29 a.
m.)-Thorout has been cap.
tured by allied forces who have
taken ten thousand prisoners
and one hundred guns so far.
The enemy resistance is stiffen-
ing.
X X X X X X 4 y. u * X X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
MAY CAPTURE VILLA.

Washington, Oct. 15.--Pancho
: villa may soon be in the hands
of the Mexican federal authori-
ties. Information from Mexico
: CITY told Of the impending sur
render Of the Yuaqui Indiansz
: who have provided the backbone
of the bandit leaders forces.
X x x X X X X X X X X X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15

Washington, Oct. 15.-Names of fif-
ty five more Americans held prisoner
in Germany were announced here to-
day, including:
At Camp -Giessen:
Robert Skaresten, Turner, Mont
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
Turkeys Surrender
VIII Be Demanded

London, Oct. 15.--Great Brit
: ain will reply to Turkeys re-
! quest for peace by demanding
unconditional surrender by re-
qniring the Turks to negotiate
with General Allenby, accord
ing to the Evening News. q
The paper declares President
Wilson has forwarded the Turk
( ish appeal to the British gov
ernment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
In Twelfth District.l

San Francisco, Oct. 15.-The twelfth
federal reserve district had subscribed
for $a2S,23S,l70 in Liberty bonds up to-
noon today. Although San Francisco
must subscribe more than $9,O00,00u
daily to make her quota, only $1,000, 500
had been raised III the last "a hours
here
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
WANT BILL TO QUIT.

Zurich, Oct. 15.-The socialist
congress at Munich unanimously
adopted a resolution favoring
the abdieation of the kaiser and
the crown prince, according to
the Munich Nachricten.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15
YANKEES CAPTUl.S
STRONG POSITIONS
IN TODAYS DRIVE
Advance In Champagne More
Than Twenty Miles In
Three Days.
SlX-MILE ADVANCE
BY ALLIES In FLANDERS
Serbians Are Driving Austro-
Germans Back Northwest
ward Of Nish

Paris Oct. 15.-French troops have
taken Barentom Gel, six mil IS north of
Laon, and have crossed the Aisne riv-
er west of Grand Pre- in the Cham
pagne, seizing the towns of Clizy and
Termes, tn, war office announced TO-
day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15

London, Oct. Is. - Serbian troops
have occupied on broad front all the
heights dominating the terrain south
of the Morava river, according to Ser
han official statement covering sun
dey's operations, r,csived here today.
-Four field guns fell into the hands of
the allies
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-15

And Wednesday partly cloudy,
light northeasterly winds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
BIG SURPRISE TO MANY IN
VIROQUA

People are surprised at the IN
SLANT action Of simple buckthorn
bark, glycerine, etc, as mixed in Ad-
ler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL Pushes
the ENTIRE bowel tract so complete
ly it relieves ANY CASE sour stom-
ach, gas or constipation and prevents
appendicitis. The INSTANT, pleas
ant action of Adler-i-ka surprises both
doctors and patients. 1t removes foul
matter which poisoned your stomach
for months. c. F. Dahl, Druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

For diarrhoea in children one year
old or older you will find nothing bet
ter than Chamberiain's Collie and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, followed by dose Of
castor oil. It should be kept at hand
and given as soon as the first unnatu-
raj looseness Of the bowels appears.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
Moving Pictures
Tw0Acts.

In the evenings Moving Pictures furnished BY
the State Council Of Defense, giving the following
program:
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 49, Our Bridge Of Ships to
Pershing; Our Torpedo Boats; Gas and Fire; Nes-
sengers of Mercy.
THURSDAY: 1917 Recruit; Soldiers and Sailors
at play Spirit of the Red Cross; Soldiers OF the Sea-
FRIDAY: Spirit of 1918; Gas and Fire; Our Sub
marines; Torpedo Boats; Paul Revier's Ride.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm property. Funds always
on hand, no delay. Interest reason
able. l also buy mortgages: Ad-
dress, OF call on w. j. Hichsch, 2OS
s. 9Th street, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm security at reasonable
rates of interest. All business con-
fidential. Address Lewis Bro. Realty
and Investment Co, N. w. corner 4th
& Main Sts., La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
THE FARMERS BANK

Commenced Business Jan 9, 1917
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Formers Bank located at Viroqes, state Of
Wisconsin, at the close Of business on the
3ist day of August. 1918, pursuant 10 call by
the Commissioner Of Banking.
RESOURCES
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
County of Vernon

l, l. N. KnutsOn. Cashier Of the above nam
ed bank, do solemaiy swear, that the foregoing
statement is true TO the best of my knowledge
and belief. l. N. KNUTSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9Th day of Sept, 1918.
MINNIE KNUTSoN, Notary Public.
My commission expires August 29, 1920
Correct attest; S. p. Lier, Lewis q. Brye,
Directors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
RESISTING DESPERATELY!
GERMAN LINE Is STIFFENING-
AFTER BIG RETREAT
Forced Back to Hindenburg Line
Now Fight Hard to Stop the
Big Allied Drive


Keeling FROM mighty hammer blows
which have shaken their line TO it's
very foundations, the Germans have
been forced back until they are now in
the old Hindenburg line at practically
all points-and the allied forces have
now reconQuered all of the ground lost
in the fierce German drives this spring
The Huns have made all possible eff
fort to make their new positions of
the greatest strength, and Ludendorff
has announced to the German nation
that the retirement of their army is at
an end. Certain it is that they will
most desperately resist Marshall Foch
if he endeavors to drive them from
this line, and specula zion is rife as to
whether he viii continue the offensive
on this part of the front or swing It
to some other unexpected point On
the western end of the line, possibly
using the massive army of our own
troops now formed.
The reverses suffered by the German
forces have had very depressing eff
feet upon the Central powers, and the
efforts of their rulers and leaders to
explain the reverse and minimize its
importance are ludicrous in the ex-
trme. The war lords dream of world
dominion is fast vauishing-bu be-
ware Of the German peace drive! The
time for peace will be when we are
completely victorious.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

IBy Paul +. Gerin, Somewhere in France.
July 1871
EveEythiHg is fne here bat rather quiet
Have been mp couple of time and havn't had
any excfeHhent This night guard was rather
'skeerym al frs; and is hard work but
guess I'll stand il. Have put IN my name
tor a transfer TO the artillery 1 don't know
how ii viii come out. This dough boy stuff
gets cid. GU sure have IL soft all right and
II pays 10 have it soft Ehen yeu can. I saw
Brick II. and Kjos the other night.
have Travelled the WI ole length of France,
going south. Can't imag ne where you hut
when | get my vacation I'll find out. Six
months ago yesterday sworn in. and
three months tomorrow / landed. I'm some
vet, nov though,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
3IATE OF WISCUNoIN
County of Vernon

/, ]. w. Lowe. Cashier of the above named
bank, do solemRly swear, that the foregoing
statement is true to the hest of my knowledge
and belief. j. w. LOWE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before this
9Th day Of Sept,1S. GEO. A. HOSMER,
Notary Public
My commission expires March Is, 1920. Yer
non County, Wisconsin.
Correct Attest: c. b. BRUDLOS, C. b..
GARDNER Directors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

The Kuebler Hardware now has .
first class electrician, and can wire
your new house or your old one in tbs
best manner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
BANK OF COON VALLEY

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Coon Valley State Bank located al Coon Val
ley State of Wisconsin, at the close of bust
ness on the 31st day of August, 1918, pursuant
to call by the Commissioner of Banking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
BANK OF READsTOWN

REPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THEBANK
A~ Of Readstown, State Of Wisconsin, at the
close Of business the 31st dag Of Aug.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
BANK OF CHASEBURG

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Chaseburg State Bank located at Chaseburg,
State of Wisconsin, at the close of business on
the 3lst day of August, 1918, pursuant to call
by the Commissioner of Banking.
RES0ITRCEG
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
BASE BALL

Wednesday and Thursday afternoons the Viola
and Rchland Center baseball teams will give good
exhibitions of the national game. They will also
play Friday if the Camp Robinson boys ordered
away before that day. Otherwise the soldier team
will play here Friday.
SEASON TICKETS good for both day and night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

/, I. o. MOrk, Cashier Of the above named
bank do sOlemnly swear, that the foregoing
statement is true TO the best of my knowledge
and belief. T. @. MORk, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
.fh day OF Sept. 1918.
J. HENRY BENNETT Notary Public.
Correct. Attest: o. 7. Dahl, l.. NJ Thomp-
son. Directors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

l. A. h Ward. Cashier Of the above named
bank. do soiemniy swear. that the foregoing state
nent il true to the best q my knowledge and be-
lief. a. h WARD Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this 9Th
day Ct September. 1918. Nay TTTRf.
Notary Public
NJ commission expires June e. iazz
Correct Attest: Guy WILLIAMs. S. 7 DEEc-
NE. Directors