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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

by Claude Z. Shannon, Sanitary Detachment,
lG5 &. 5. Infantry, a. E. F. France. via New
Jerk. April 1911
Dear Mir. and Mrs. Vergeront: The box
you sent me arrived in excellent condition.
yesterday. The fellows ~hO we're fortunate
enoagh 10 be around when the box was Opene>,
join me in thanking you for il. | often think
at you folks and am glad that you not in
t1is country with the babes. The conditions
War bread is their food. There are no sweets
to be had, each family is allowed only small
portion of sugar per month and certain por-
ton Of bread. Butter is priceless. The min
imum price paid for coal is $50 per ton. The
people never complain. Even the refugees
and / have seen hundreds of them-when tell
ing of their troubles, only say: "C'est la
Guerre".
have seen most Of France. both on foot
and by ras.. Sometimes trudgiHg along on
seemingly never ending, muddy roads with
the soft side Of board stone floor to sleep
on at night. Have been in the front line
trenches under fire and during raids and per
hapz a few narrow escapes have made II all
little more fascinating. While at the front
We were on duty every other day in the first
line trenches, living in dugouts more than
forty feet beneath the ground. We lived in
a small room with hunks and stove where
We were quite comfortable. All dugouts are
infested by enormous rats thai crawl over one
them now that ] would miss them If they
weren't there.
We are proud of the showing made by this
regiment at the front. OF course, there were
some gruessome sights and men lost but that
is expected in war. Many of my best friends
are now in hospitals overcome by gas, one of
the enemy's most dangerous weapons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22
ROUND AND ABOUT US

The board of supervisors of Lacrosse county
passed an ordinance prohibiting erection of
siSuboards, bill-boards and other advertising
boards along the county's highways. Those
Up will be taken down.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-22

Confirmation of reports that there will be
no packets in operation this season between
StPaui and St.Louis, marks the lowest ebh in
traffic on the upper Mississippi in sixty years,
according to river men. They are finding con-
ISOLATION however, in the activities Of the gov
eminent and the promise Of renewed activities
in 1919. In spite of the suspension of river
shipping, improvement work the river is
being pressed vigorously in the territory be-
tween Dubuque and St.Paul
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
RUSSIANS SINK WARSHIPS
 RATHER THANCIVINCTHEMUP
Government Gives Orders to Resist Japanese Inyas- ion of Russian Territory y---State of Seige Pro- claimed at kharkov-- -German Troops
 Leaving Al and Islands

PETROGRAD, April S.-Russian warships which have been anchored n the harbor at Helsingfors, have left port for Kronstadt, according to a ca ble received here today
 Another report says the German troops are marching from Aland Is- lands across the ice at the mouth of the Gulf of Bothnia in the direction of Apo, a seaport on the southern coast of Finland. The purpose is not known.
 MOSCOW, April S.-A state of seize has been proclaimed at Kharkov according to advices this morning.
 REEVE, April S.-Field Marshal von Eichsorn, who has been in command of one of the German army groups operating on the Russian front, has arrived here to assume the chief con- mand of the German troops in Ukraine
 MOSCOW, April S.-Orders have been given to all the Siberian Coun- cils of Soldiers and Workmen dele
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

 ANSWERS
 GERMANY
Says Right Will Throw Every Dominant Down
 Into The Dust

BALTIMORE, April S.-President Wilson in his speech Saturday night
 efore the largest assemblage ever gathered here, gave Americas answer to the Germans in their drive on the western front, and for the renewed propaganda for German made peace The President said in part: 'I accept he challenge, to which there is but ,ne response possible. and that is to use the United States, force to the ut most, force without stint or limit, a righteous triumphant force which shall make right the law of the world and cast every selfish dominantsdown into the dust"
 The doom of the military power in Germany was pronounced by Presi- dent Wilson in his speech at Balti- more Saturday, says the Washington Post today, and that whether or not the Allies are strong enough to break 1t into pieces, the German military power, remains to be seen, but in time America Is able to defeat the enemy. is as little doubtful as she is resolved to do 1t, however long the work may take.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
TERM OF COURT
 OPENS TODAY AND
 ADJOURNS AT ONCE
Court Officials to Arrive or City of Seattle. Many Cases
 Coming up this Ter m

The spring term of the U. s. Dis trict Court, scheduled to open today, was formally declared open at 10 O. clock, and on account of the non-arriv- al of the officials from Juneau, it ad- journed immediately. The court of fcials who are expected to arrive on the City of Seattle tomorrow night are Judge Robert w. Jennings, Marshal J. NJ. Tanner, District Attorney J. A. Smiser, Assistant J. J. Reagan, J. T. Reed, assistant clerk, J. w. Bell, clerk of the Court, w. W. Casey, chief dep uty, Mrs. c. z. Denny, of the clerk s office, Mrs. L. A. Green, court steno- grapher, and Miss Ina Liebhardt, stenographer to the District Attorney.
 Marshal Wallace of Wrangell ar rived on the Santa Ana last evening escorting one prisoner, Cruz Martinez, charged with cutting with intent to wound and main, one of his country men. He was bound over to appear before the grand jury here.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
M. M. BANK TO
 OPEN CONTEST FOR
 CITY BOY SCOUTS

Mr 4. R. Larson, cashier of the local Miners and Merchants Bank announc- ed this morning that the Bank will award two prizes to the Boy Scouts of the city. in connection with the Third Liberty Loan Campaign now on.
 Ten Dollars in gold will be awarded 10 the Scout, obtaining the largest number of individual subscriptions, regardless of the total amount, and another ten dollars in gold will be awarded to the Scout obtaining the argest amount in dollars in subscrip- tons to the Liberty Loan Bonds. The contest is now on and will remain op. en till May f. when the subscriptions to the Third Loan close.
 The Boy Scouts of the city have al ready been doing great deal towards making the drive in Ketchikan a great success, and the Bank has seen fit to recognize their efforts by offering a reward.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
F|REMEN DANCE
 BRINGS! OUT
 GAY CR0WO J
Success Financially and Socially Four Minute Men Speak on Third
 Liberty Loan

With some 250 persons present be- tween the hours of 9 and midnight, the Annual Ball given by the city Bremen, proved to be one of the most patriotic ever given in ketchikan. The proceeds, which are to be turned over to the local Red Cross Chapter. have not been announced as yet, but it is believed a substantial sum will be realized after ali expenses have been paid.
 Moose Hall was in gala array with patriotic emblems, flags, draperies and Lighthouse pennants.
 Senator Hickman, Jno R. Beegle, and Dr. B. L. Myers, the three speak. CTS selected to talk on the Third Lib erty Loan, made brief but very i'm pressive talks, containing facts about the Loan not generally known, and re. ceived thunderous applause from their audience. The results of the dance. financially will be reported tomorrow if possible.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

gates to resist invasion of any Rus. sian territory. The orders followed statement issued by the Council of National Commissaries saying, Zap an has started campaign against the Soviet Republic that should not have been started" It then points out that the landing of troops at vladivostock was effected immediately after the murder of a Japanese without waiting
 r 9n Investigation to be made, and adds that the crime was part of pre-arranged plan to hasten the land. ing of troops.
 PETROGRAD, April S.-Russian warships were sunk by their command CTS off the southern coast of Finland rather than let them fall into the hands of the Germans. They were blown up after German warships had opened fire on them. according to an official report received today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
MILLIONS ALREADY
 SECURED
Seattle Comes Ahead with Six Millions AS Its
 Contribution

WASHINGTON. April 8.-Subscrip- tion to tte third Liberty Loan last Saturday from all reports Is conser- yatively estimated at four billions, ac- cording to the Treasury department. Nearly every town oversubscribed its quota, it is stated.
 Seattle, April S.-With little war pain on Saturday, every other man apparently went after his neighbor to buy bond. and succeeded in securing subscription to the amount of six mill lions. Seattle is proud of it's days work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

The Jefferson arrived from the south at nine o'clock last evening with but three passengers for Ketchikan, Chas, Jacobsen and F. G. Beckett and wife. Leaving for the north were W. Bragedt, Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Mcfarland and daughter. Mrs. o. Ryan and Mrs. B. Clifton.
 The Spokane from the south arrived at six ?. m. yesterday bringing 45 tons of freight and the following pas sengers for Ketchikan, F. Lomen, J.
 Moe, T. Lestorn. Mrs. Gustavson, J. Guire. J. Auslety. c. Kesken. Belle R.
 McGibner, Walter Jones. Mrs. Jones,
 MT. Sombeiger. G. Jansen. A. Thomas,
 J. Elyin. P. Williams. Going north at g p. m. were Fred Sampson, J. J. Daly
 F. B. Marr, W. A. Jones, M. H. Ander. son and Gus Budinich.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
ALASKA NEWSPAPER
 MAN VISITING HERE

T. R. Needham, one of Alaska's veteran newspaper publishers, and Mrs Needham, who arrived from the south on the City Of Seattle last week Ire visiting in Ketchikan and are guests al the Revilla.
 sir Needham has been connected with the Alaska press for a number O. years, being at one time publisher ot the Wrangel Sentinel. later affiil- lated with the Fairbanks Times and still more recently with the Anchor age Times. MT. and Mrs. Needham eff Anchorage last September for the outside" but the call of the north proved 100 sctrong and they are again looking for a suitable location in the Alaska newspaper field.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
DESULT0RY FIGHTING REPORTED ON FRONT
British Gain Positions Germans Use Twenty-Five Divisions in Effort to Break Through French Line in Order to Reach Railway Running
 into Amiens.

endeavor to improve it's positions and to secure better jumping off places between Mesnil and Bucquoy The Germans are now occupying very un. favorable positions for artillery move. ments and only by short movement could they concentrate an attack up. on the Allies"
 LONDON. April S.-Shifting their main attacks from the regions of Montdidier and Albert. the Germans have advanced a maximum depth of four miles on fve-mile front. At the extreme southern flank. their of. fensire fronts, according to a state ment of the Berlin war office, they made small success. capturing two small villages.
 PARIS, April 1S.-The Germans last night renewed their attacks on the French positions in the region of Cauny and Barisis on the Disc front, in which sector the French earlier in the day had withdrawn to prepare their positions, says the war office statement this afternoon.
 PARIS, April S.-Bombardment of Paris by German long range guI.s was resumed this afternoon.
 Premier Clemenceau and Secretary Baker reached the city yesterday
 WITH THE FRENCH ARMY, April s.-Today twntyhve divisions which have been used by the enemy the last four days in an effort to break thru the French line in order to reach the railway running south from Amiens were completely checked by the won derful power of resistance of the French troops. some of whom were thrown into active battle as soon as they arrived on the battlefield.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
WILSON ANSWERS
 KINGS GREETING

LONDON. April s.-Replying 10 greetings on the occasion Of the an niYersary O. the entry of the United States into the war. President Wilson telegraphed King George the follow, ing: Permit me 10 assure your Mai esty that we shall continue 10 do ey- erything possible and put the whole force of the United States in this struggle
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. April S.-Two German raids on the American positions in different sectors northwest Of Foul, were repulsed this morning. The Germans were driven of before they could reach the trenches by accurate machine gun and automatic fire. Their casualties were extremely heavy.
 LONDON, April S-Yesterday, the British recaptured all their former positions on Ancre. says the war Of fee statement today, and adds that counter attacks carried out by the United States troops, enabled the British to successfully reestablisn their former lines. In Aveluy Woods, the counter attacks resulted in the capture os one hundred and twenty prisoners and several machine guns.
 General Hais reported last night 10 heavy fighting over Sunday on the British front. His report reads sue cess in minor operations undertaken by the United States troops.
 This morning south Of the Scmme, sharp fighting occurred when the en. e.ny counter attacked strongly in an attempt 10 regain his former posit- ions but suffered heavy losses.
 The British troops advanced their lines slightly last night east of Vaire and south Of Corbie. Along the south bank of the Somme. they made more gain. General Haig reports today.
 LONDON, April S.-A Reuter- cor respondent in France says: The en- elny is about to launc., a thrust again on Q big scale All t..a fighting done the lasc flaw oays north Of the Somme has been directed by the enemy in an
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
ALASKA COMING

SEATTLE, April S.-The steamer Alaska sailed for the north this morn ing at nine with the following pas. Sengers booked for Ketchikan-H. c. Strong, c. R. Black, Jr, W. D. Crooks, R. c. Houck, T. c. Mcbride, Robert Scott, P. F. Vian, Mrs J. c. Edwards, George Dorvall, c. L. Stahl and one Japanese. She carries total of three hundred and eighty-two passengers, mostly cannery crews.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
RESTRICTIONS ON MAILING PARCELS
 TO THE SOLDIERS
Office of the Postmaster General Washington, March 2S, 1918

Office of the Postmaster General
 Washington, March 2S, 1918 Order No. 1,259.
 On and after April 1, 1918, parcels for members and individuals connect ed with the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe shall not be accep- ted for mailing or dispatched unless they contain such articles only as are being sent at the written request of the addressee, approved by his regi- mental or higher commander or an executive officer of the organization with which he is connected.
 A. s. BURLESON,
 Postmaster General
 Office of Third Asst Postmaster General
 Washington, March 2S, 1918
 Postmasters and postal employees are instructed to give wide publicity, to the foregoing Order No. 1259, pro- hibiting the acceptance for mailing to members of the American Expedition ary Forces in Europe of parcels con aiming articles other than those which are being sent at the written request Of the addressee, approved by his reg mental or higher commander or an executive officer of the organization with which he is connected.
 Postmasters must secure the as. surance of the sender in each case that all the articles contained in the parcel are sent at the addressee's written request and that such request is inclosed in the parcel, by requiring the sender to place on the wrapper of the parcel under his name and ad- ..ress the following indorsement:
 This parcel contains only articles sent al approved request of addressee, which is inclosed."
 The approved written request shall be inclosed in the parcel.
 Parcels containing articles not be- ing sent in accordance with such ap- proved written request shall not be accepted for mailing. Such parcels when offered for mailing shall be re- turned to the sender.
 The foregoing order and instruc- tions are issued at the request of the War Department and in pursuance of an order of that Department dated March 26, 1918, which provides as follows:
 "In future shipments of any arti- cles to members of the American Expeditionary Forces abroad will be limited to those articles which have been requested by the individual to whom same are to be shipped, such request having been approved by his regimentaI or higher commander. Parcel-post shipments will be accept ed by the Post Office authorities and other shipments by express or freight companies only upon presentation of the above approved request in each individual case"
 The Post Ofice Department believes that this action Is prompted by mill tary necessities and that the public will cheerfully acquiesce in 1t. Post masters are hereby instructed to en- force it rigidly.
 A. NJ. DOCKERY.
 Third Assistant Postmaster General
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
BRITISH TROOPS ARE LANDED AT
 vLADlvOSTOCK

WASHINGTON, April S.-Today he State Department received the news that British force had been anded at vladivostock, following the Japanese party into the city. The news reached the department through he American consul at Vladivostock.- No details were received.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

BOSTON. April S.-According to a cablegram received here by the Am erican Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, the whole Armenian race is in peril of extinction through the threatened combination of hostile Turks and Tartars in the Caucasus.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
BILL TO DRAFT
 INDUSTRIAL SLACKERS UNDER CONSIDERATION

WASHINGTON, April S.-President Wilson had before him Saturday even- ing plan submitted by the war labor department designated to use the draft machinery to put industrial slackers at work. The president is said to fa- vor the plan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
KETCHIkAN HAS
 SUBSCRIBED $75,OO0
 TO LOAN ALREADY

MT. A. R. Larson. cashier of the Miners & Merchants Bank reported as the Progressive-Miner was going to press. that, altho nothing definite could be stated, Ketchikan had taken at least $75,0O0 worth of bonds to date. A more complete report will be made Of the days sales in tomorrow's issue.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
TURKISH ARMENIA
 VIRTUALLY CLEARED OF RUSSIANS, REPORT

CONSTANTINOPLE, April s. Turkish troops are advancing over a wide front in Caucasus, says an of- icial statement issued today by the Turkish war office. Tn statement adds that Turkish Armenia is virtaully cleared of all Russians.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. April s. Judge Crumpacker, of the Superior court here has held the Indiana Pro- hibition law as constitutional. He re- fused an injunction restraining it's en- forcement.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
RED CROSS RECEIVES
 S5 THRU THE MAIL

The local Red Cross Chapter ack- nowledges the receipt of $5 bill con tained in an unsigned letter from an unknown friend and wishes to express their appreciation for the gift which will be used to good advantage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
HERE FROM WRANGElL

W. Patterson and L. c. Lemieux. of Wrangell arrived from the north or q small gasboat Saturday and are guests at the Revill awhile here on business.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
LLOYD GEORGE
 IS OPTIMISTIC

LONDON, April S.-Premier Lloyd George last Saturday evening tele- graphing to Lord Mayor of London on the occasion of a luncheon given to the cabinet officers in honor of Am erica's entry into the war said: Dur ing the next few weeks America will give Prussian military Junkers the sur. prise of their lives"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

LONDON, April 8.-Turkey has is- sued an official announcement that she is preparing an expedition to Ire store order in Crimea,' says a dis patch from Copenhagen today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

LONDON, April S,-During the year ending March 31, the merchant ton mage built in the shipyards of the Un- tied Kingdom, was double that built in the year ending March 31, 1917. According to table issued here by the British admiralty, I237,515 tons were Constructed in the last year.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
NORTH ON BUSINESS

l. J. Daly, manager Of the ketchi- kan Power Company mill here left on the Spokane last evening for Wran- gel CT a short business trip.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 G0yTTURnHYNIn

6VOId6OUNU Northwestern tomorrow am. City of Seattle, Tuesday D. m. Prince Rupert Tuesday ?. m. Admiral Farragut 10th. Spokane Saturday
 NssKI HKOlJND. Adimarl Watson 6 p. m. today. Princess Sophia tonight. Despatch Wednesday. Alasks Wednesday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

ABERDEEN, April S.-Mrs. M. Mc- Donald of this city, Is believed to hold the local record for fast sock knitting. Last week she knit six pairs of socks. She has five sons in the service.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
GROUND GLASS FOUND IN FOOD AT CAMP
 TRAVIS MANY ILL

SAN. ANTONIO. April S.-Proof of the presence of ground glass in nine different articles of food shipped to the 90th Division at Camp Travis, is announced by Major Gains. Fifty members, among officers and enlisted
 mems families are reported i'll today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
FlREMEN MEETING

! There will be a meeting of the | : Bremen at the Firemen's Hall ' this evening at 7:30. Important 1
 ' business. all be on hand. by order
 ! of H. NJ. Stackpole, Chief. 1 !
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
COME ACROSS FOR UNCLE SAM

Every American who has accepted the great blessing that God has given, and has lived the large and free life bought by the blood of many brave and devoted men, and passed on to us a priceless heritage has chance now to repay.
 It is for him at this instant to testify to the world what he knows he owes his country.
 He should at once, and cheerfully, give little of his goods that his country has secured to him.
 He should promptly say to the world which is listening, and perhaps cynically criticising: When my country asks me forlife or for money ] cheerfully offer both.'
 He should demonstrate that patriotism is something greater and more sacred than an idle sentiment.
 And in contributing according to his means for the high purpose placed before him by his President, he should appreciate that in reality he is making no gift, but is investing in the great est security in the world."--THE PLEDGE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" This space contributed by
 r0ID rTrCHxsAN
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
WEATHER REPORT

+ Tor 2l hours ending ?. m. .
 ! Saturday no precipitation, max. , : temp. 49', min. 24'. Sunday pre- . : cipitation ..15 inches. max. temp. . | 42'. min. temp. S0' above. :
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
WATSON FIRST BOAT

WATSON FIRST BOAT
 TO ANCHORAGE The Admiral Watson due to arrive in Ketchikan about 6 p. m. today will be the first steamer to visit Anchor age this season, according to an an- nouncement made today by Mir. V. A. Peterson, agent for the Pacific s. S. Co., here.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08

H. R. Raffelson, of SulZer, Geo. May, of Astoria. r. c. Beckett and wife of Central:a. are guests at the Reyilla.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-08
THE WORLD WAR q
 YEAR AGO TODAY

April 2. 1917. German cruiser Cormoran. interned at Guam. blown up by crew,
 April 8, NAustria broke of dip lomatic relations with U. S.