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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
CREW BLAMED FOR WRECK
Eight Persons Killed In Head-on Col
iision Near North Vernon, Ind
Order Oisregarded.

Cincinnati, O.. Jan. &c W. Gal
loway, general manager of the BaIti-
more & Ohio railroad. gave out a state
ment here in which he said disobe-
dience of orders was responsible
for the collision of passenger trains
No. 2, bound from st. Louis to New
York, and No. %. from Cincinnati to
st. Louis, near North Vernon. Ind.
North Vernon. Ind. Jan. Eight
persons were killed and 20 injured as
the result of a head-on collision be-
tween Baltimore e. Ohio trains a mile
east of here Saturday night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
little Willie Relo.

The German campaign of corruption
--RolOism. as it has been called-led
Representative Dupre to say, in Baton
R0f7-e:
Ibis B"loiSm. this getting at Us in
directly. is fiendish thing. It reminds
r2e Of little Willie
Nv sisters Teller kicked my dog
yesterday said Willie. but III get
even with him all right
How'll you get evenT snid VIII
lies friend
I'm goin' TO mix quinine.' said
Willie, with my sisters lip rouge"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
BRITISH KILL 1000 TURKS
Forces Under General AlIenby Make
Further Progress in Palestine and
Take $50 Prisoners.

London. Jan. 3.-British forces In
Palestine under command of General
Allenby have made further progress
along the battle line north of Jeru-
salem, the British war Office an
nounced. More than thousand Turks
were killed and 100 were taken pris-
oner.
The statement follows:
1.-THE British line has been still fur
Their advanced north of Jerusalem.
From Thursday TO Saturday inclusive,
we took prisoner 100 Turks. irclud-
ing 80 officers Up to the present LOGS
enemy dead have been counted"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
ITALIANS WIN BIG VICTORY
Force Austrian Troops Back Over the
Piave River and Capture Zenson
6ridgehead.

Rome. Jan. S.-The Austrians were
compelled in consequence of Indian
operations 10 abandon the Zenson
bridgehead. where they had lodg-
ment on the western bank OF the Piave
river and pass to the eastern bank OF
the river. the war office reports.
All the Zenson bend Is now held by
the Italians.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
He Drank the Gravy.

TOO many cooks spoil the BROTH"
but if there is no broth--well, here's
the story as the young man told it:
81 went to a church luncheon and
thought it mighty strange that the meat
was brought in first and a few min
utes later a bowl of soup.
$50 1 laid the meat aside, reached
over for the soup and began dipping
my spoon in IL.
There was a loud cry from the
ladies giving the luncheon, and one Of
them rushed up, crying:
Goodness gracious, man, you're
drinking the gravy + columbus Dis.
patch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Dream of Future eeIaium.

Belgium is a desert, and of all it's
cities where has accumulated so much
that IS historical and beautiful there
remain intact only four-Antwerp.
Brussels, Client and Bruges. But it is
possible that a change rs at hand, that
Bruges may once more becOme-nOt
the Venice of the North for that time
Is past-but an important town in a
regenerated Belgium, for already its
citizens have begun to dream of deliv-
erance and a new existence, with some
portion of their former prosperity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
A Roundabout sIur.

81 thought your wife's name was
Elizabeth"
80 1t is"
"Then why do you call her Peggy7"
"Short for Pegasus"
"What has that to do with it?"
"Why, Pegasus is an immorta,
steed."
what of that?"
Ssh! Not so loud She's in the
neIt room. You see, an immortal
steed is an everlasting nag. so there
you are!"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Celebration May Cost Two Lives.

San Francisco, Jan. Mrs. Maud
Hudson Smith Of Portland. Ore, Is
dead here, while her husband. Rod f.
Smith. wealthy insurance man. is in
a dangerous condition as a result OF a
three-day New Years celebration.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
So. 45s. 500 Gold Produced.

Washington Jan. 4. Production of
gold in the United States for the year
1917 amounted to 4,0S5,5S5 fine ounces,
valued at SS44566o0, and of silver IA
244,JO0 fine ounces, value not men
Iioned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
cutlcura is So Soothing

To itching, burning skins. 1t not only
soothes but heals. Battle with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water, dry gently
and apply CuticUra Ointment. For
free samples address, "Cuticura. Dept.
X, Boston" At druggists and by mail
Soap 25, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Father and Son Found Dead.

Chicago. Jan 4-Seated In an auto
mobile truck in barn at 1925 Union
avenue. the bodies of Edward Colds
worthy. forty.five years old chauf-
feur. and his twelve-year-o son.
Thomas. We're found.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Held as Canadian peserter.

Chicago. Jan. 4.-Six months ago
Thomas Cashion. 1924 Lake Park ave
nue., went To Canada and enlisted in the
Canadian army. He was arrested upon
the request of the Canadian govern
ment as deserter In his home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
A Patriotic Preference.

''Have you any speeches to make be-
fore cOngressf'
NO" replied Senator Sorghum. 81
am perfectly satisfied 10 vote without
talking rather than risk being classified
with those who talk without thinking"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Coal Rioters Steal Coal.

Philadelphia. Jan. Goal riots.
which began here. were resumed when
several hundred men. women and chill
dreu raided cars on a Pennsylvania
railroad siding and stole more than $50
tons of anthracite.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
off on Hash.

Jacks mother had made hash for
supper. His father asked him if he
cared for a second helping, and Jack
replied: "No, thanks; my stomach
don't appreciate that hash"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
arussels, Rronzs Doors Seized.

Washington. Jan. S.--The Germans
are taking down the massive bronze
doors Of the Brussels exchange to ship
them to Germany, according to
French dispatch. All metals Of value
are being requlsitioned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09

Brownsville. Tex, Jan. 2.-tiordon
Parmelee was killed and Charles
GreenSlade, paymaSter for the Bor-
ierland Sugar corporation. slightly
wounded when their automobile was
fred upon by MexicanS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Years sxnorta SIX Billions.

Washington. Jan. 3.-America's ex-
ports were estimated at the depart
ment of commerce TO have passed the
$1,000 00c 600 mark in 1917, new
high record. Imports were less than
So, 600. 100000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
In Rnls Bakeries in u. s

Washington, Jan. 3.-Harry 2. Worries
of Chicago has been appointed the
master baker of tn United States.
Food Administrator Hoover an
nounced. He viii supervise and regu-
late all baking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09

Stockholm. Jan, 4--The Svenska
Dagbladet ascribes to the Swedish for
eign Office information that negotia-
lions with the United States have been
concluded satisfactorily. Coffee. petro-
Ieum and drugs will arrive soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09

London. Jan. 4.-Seven persons were
killed anu - injured by the explosion
of n mine that was washed ashore he
tween Ramsgate and Deal. The ex-
pIosion occurred while an attempt was
being made TO haul il out on land.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
maIor General Wood In France

Camp Funston, S. G, Jan 3.-Army
officials here confirmed a report on Mon
day that Maj Gen. Leonard Wood and
Lieut.. Col. c. L. Kilbournie have ar
rived safely in France to study war
problems ut first hand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09

New York. Jan. "a heightened
death roll. rapidly dwindling coal
supply, made winters grip on New
York and vicinity a grim actually.
Ten persons had persisted from the
cold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Rslnlans Robbed BY Foes.

Washington, Jan. Am official dis
match received here says that the Bel
gians are being literally stripped bare
hy German reQuiSition extending to
the most necessary requisites Of life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
U. s. Cruiser SEXES Ship.

Pacific Port, Jan. 3.-Her officers
and crew charged with violating the
trading with-the-enemy act, by at.
tempting to trade with blacklisted con-
Germs of Lower California. the steamer
Northfork was brought TO this port.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
saAs .ooo. 600 TO Allies

Washington. Jan. 2-The January
schedule of loans TO foreign govern
ments. carrying a total Of 1880. OO0.
Is as follows: England $1S5, 100000;
France. Sl55.o0o,000; Serbia. $1,000
900. and Belgium, S7.5O00lO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09

Amsterdam, Jan. "A communica-
ton printed in German newspapers re-
ferring To the British air raid on the
CITY of Mannheim SAYS that two per-
sons we're killed and about a dozen
we're wounded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
French Down Six Alrplanea.

Paris, Jan. Silk German airpIanes
were put out of action by the French,
II Is announced officially. Artillery
fighting continues at various points on
the front but no large infantry ac-
tons are reported.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09

Kindness is the universal language
Even the babies who have as yet mas
tered no tongue, inStinctively under
stand that.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Habits Are Iastino

All habits are strong. whether good
Or bad. Are we trying to shake loose
from the mean ones and tie closer to
the good ones?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09

Don't fail to learn a trade if yox
are self-dcpeudent. Talentsmay keep;
q trade is sure to.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
nATENTc W H..ss 2 T. = Coleman s Wash 1,
. - , k8hu . ~ est references. Best reSultA
Didn't Matter.

Passenger Coudly)-Man overheard.
Cholly Piffie (who is seasiek)-Oh,
splash.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
RUSS SCORN PEACE
TERMS; PREPARE 70
WAGE WAR AGAIN
Trotzky Says SIavs win Not Con-
sent to Proposals.
100000 READY TO FIGHT
Declares IL Central Powers Do Not
Agree to Free Disposal of Destiny
of Poles 1t Will Be Necessary
to Defend Revolution.

Petrograd, Jan. 4.-The bOlshevili
foreign minister. Leon TrotZky, de-
clared that the government Of the Rus
sian workers would not consent TO the
German peace proposals.
NJ TrOtzky's declaration was made
before the central committee of the
council of wOrkmens and soldiers
delegates, during an address in which
he denounced in scathing terms Ger
many's hypocritical peace proposal"
Asserting that the government or
Russian workers would not consent to
such conditions, he said that If the
central powers did not agree to free
disposal of the destiny of the Polish
and Lettish nations. ii would be urgent
ly necessary TO defend the russian
revolution. He said the needs at the
front would he satisfied, whatever eff
forts might he necessary.
Representatives from all the fronts
who attended the meeting declared
the troops would defend the revolution,
but said bread and boots were neces-
sary.
Fi9nI ] ain NCSuUiS0s
The Russian peace delegation off,
cially has suggested to the central pow
ers that the meeting place of the peace
delegates be transferred TO neutral
soil.
The halt in the negotiations and in
dications of German refusal TO re-
move the conference to Stockholm have
revived universal discussion in Petro-
grad of resumption of fighting, with
a greatly reduced army, probably g.
100000 men.
Even the most radical bOlSheviki and
the most ardent peace advocates have
been aroused by the German position.
They declare that a resumption of hos
tiIities is imminent and express the be-
lief that 1t is possible to organize and
make effective a small army.
Indications are that the German at
titude is harmOnizing domestic differ
ences and is convincing Russians that
they must fight to save their revolu-
tiOnary principles
Suggests Stockholm.
Chairman Joffe of the Russian peace
delegation sent an official telegram TO
the chairman of the AustrO-G German.
Bulgarian and Turkish delegations,
saying the Russian republic deemed it
necessary to conduct further peace ne
gotiatiOnS on neutral soil and suggest
Ing "A transfer of the conference 70
Stockholm. The telegram declares that
replies to the message are expected by
Russia in Petrograd.
Teuton Mask OFF,
Petrograd newspapers are unani-
nous in declaring that the Germans
and Austrians have, after one week,
thrown Off the mask and made il clear
that the central powers do not want a
real democratic peace.
Replying to the Russian protest. the
German foreign minister, Doctor Won
Kuehlmann, has confirmed Germany's
refusal to issue passports to Hugo
Haase, GeOrg LedebOur and Carl Kaut-
sky, Socialists, who desired to go to
Stockholm TO attend an unofficial peace
conference.
The German COVER 1ment believed,
he said, that the progress of peace ne
gotiations might be hindered by an I'M
official conference held simultaneously
with the official negotiations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-09
Could Be.

Willie MOnk-Alp't you a stork?
Mr. Stork-What did you think !
was-a bill collector?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29
NEW METROPOLITAN SINGERS

General Manager -Casazza OF
the Metropolitan Opera Company is al
ways very reserved when inquiries are
made regarding his artists. So fire.
quently has 1t happened that artists
who have achieved very considerable
distinction in foreign opera houses Of
the first rank have failed to please the
public that patronizes the Metropolitan
Opera Company that it Is hazardous to
prophesy the success Of even an artist
Of the greatest European or South
American fame.
Very tiattering reports have reached
New York from Buenos Ayres regard
ing the popularity of the new Ameri-
can lyric tenor Carlo Hackett and the
new Italian barytone Luigi Montesanto
during the recent season of the Colon
opera-the Metropolitan of the Argen-
tine capital. AS for the new French
barytone. Robert CouZinou, he Is con-
| sidered in Paris as the best of his class
among the younger set.
, Giulio Crimi. the new Italian tenor
| has not been heard in New York. but
| those who have heard him elsewhere
| are of the opinion that he is a valuable
| addition to Mr.. Gatti's phalanX of
tenors. Reinald Werenrath. the new
American barytone, is in the front line
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29
TWO OPERA COMPANIES START AUTUMN SEASON OF MUS

of recital artists. II will be interesting
to discover such other gifts as he NAV
disclose on the lyric stage.
All Mr.. Gatti's new sopranos and
mezzo sopranos are American born.
Best known among them is Alice
Gentle, whose steady growth as an
artist Is a matter Of record. Without
other experience than such as she had
acquired in her native land she went
I'd Milan unknown and without infiu-
entail introduction, had an addition at
tho Scala and was Immediately en-
gagged as prima donna contralto. War
conditions prevented her from accept
ing an engagement at Buenos Ayres
last year.
Roa Elton, a Vermont girl, held her
own as prima donna with the exacting
public that fills the San Carlo Opera
House Of Naples. Margaret Romaines
voice and personal charm are best
known in New York to operetta and
musical comedy patrons. Helena
Marsh, Mary Ellis, Mary Mellish and
Rosa Ponselle have had no stage ex-
perience and all owe their musical edu-
cation to home training. Their OPP
cratic qualities await public revelation
II think" was all Mr.. Gatti would
say, II think that among the young
American women I have engaged for
the season there will prove to he some
very interesting surprises"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29

elaborate blouse of this sort an entire
costume is easily and quickly achieved.
Much Hand Work Seen.
As a rule the imported blouse shows
a great deal Of hand work. dots, fagot-
ting in hemstitching. Much fine work
is done in gold and silver threads
which are used to outline pleasing
designs on a thin surface Of chiffon
or georgette. Clever makers have
fashioned some good waists of strips
of fine net heavily darned with silver
threads in large splotches. These are
used over georgette OF any color one
desires and are very smart and new.
Satin also enters into competition
with these thinner fabrics, out the
greatest care must be taken to avoid
a heavy look which satin is apt to have
unless skilfully treated. a curious
fashion has arisen of embroidering
satin waists In sunbursts Of gold or
silver threads scattered rather thickly
over the surface. These waists are
made with n more or less shapeless
effect impossible to describe. as they
are curiously put together, the backs
being gathered just below the Shout
lers in a pointed effect, finished Off
with a wide silk tassel and left to
hang free.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29

possibility that they constitute the
only real Growing Circulation Com
pany.
Mistakes in Repertory.
While the members of the Society
Of American Singers dare not over
look the opportunities provided by the
spread of this propaganda, they are
not directly or personally responsible
for 1t. Meanwhile this aspect of the
matter may be permitted to rest, for
the music loving public will for the
moment at any rate be more inter-
ested in the entertainments offered
by the company.
The season began hopefully. MI
gnon" is far from being an important
work, yet the representation of Mon
day evening. deficient as 1t was in
certain respects, undoubtedly gave real
pleasure to an audience which did not
seem to have arrived at the theatre
with prepared enthusiasm. Indeed
, the assembly was Individually indiffer-
ent at the beginning of the perform
ance.
Owing chiefly to the Well rehearsed
ensemble Thomas's pretty but super.
fetal music was soon finding it's way
to the fancies Of the hearers. Amone
the principal singers only two coult
be regarded as of ability fitting then
to undertake their tasks, and neither
| OF these attained high distinction. Bui
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29
italian Opera for Italians.

made Of rows and rows of many
colored beads. like the fringes used on
silk lampshades. The effect is novel
snoegh to be pleasing. unless so
startlingly colored that the result is
garish.
Curious things. by the way. are be
ing done with beads and fringe. I find
a sand colored blouse Of crepe. with a
valance Of dark blue silk fringe, hung
round the neck and caught in at the
waist in graduating lengths. Beads
ornament everything One of the
clever ways In which they are used
is shown in a brown and sand colored
georgette. The sand colored material
forms the foundation of the blouse
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29

have weight and authority have be-
come mere adjuncts to the press agents
of musical enterprises.
Perhaps this Is what the newspaper
reader desires. But there Is room for
doubt. One thing can be declared
without fear of error. however, and
that il that while the name Of the
present writer stands at the head Of
The SyN's musical department, that
department will be devoted to the in
terests Of the reader first OF all. When
the time comes. as It seems to be COM
ing, when musical criticism cannot be
printed in this town. the present writer
will accompany his calling into its
peaceful darkness.
"American Singers" OF Interest.
To return to the theme announced
Mt the beginning Of this rambling sur
vey OF the early season, what elss has
been disclosed to us? The Society of
American Singers has begun its labors
at the Park Theatre. Here the lover
of musical art in all its forms finds
something to stimulate his hopes.
1t Is no concern Of his whether
the thing Is to be pecuniarily success
full, whether the artists were called
out fifteen or twenty times, or whether
the theatre was crowded. IL the thing
is good, the sincere lover Of musical
art will rejoice at signs Of favor from
the uncertain populace.
This Society Of American Singers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29
Apron and Rainbow Effects in Newer
Styles and Much Handwork Used

OF rainbow, light green, watermelon
being fagotted together with heavy
silk threads. This sort of treatment OF
chiffon or georgette makes a graceful
drapery and one that Is extremely eff
fective.
The idea OF embroidering very thin
materials with heavy wool threads is
more noticeable than ever. Especially
pronounced is this sort OF decoration
in the tablier or apron blouse. There
seems to be no end to the way
georgette. crepe de chine and chiffon
have been embroidered. appliqued
corded and used as a background for
every sort of ornamentation.
Small rings of fine soutache braid
have been applied all over the surface
OF some fine Partisan waists. AS ~,
soutache is white, a contrasting color,
usually the shade Of the georgette
making the blouse is employed for the
interlacing ring used with 1t.
Some unusual waists Of the rare
Japanese metallic ribbons have been
fashioned Of combination Of the rib
bon and heavy black silk net. The
ribbon Is so handsome in itself, so
beautiful in color and design, that no
further need for ornamentation pre-
sents itself. OF course this sort Of
blouse is to be worn only on the more
elaborate occasions and would be en-
tirely out Of place elsewhere. Since
one can buy beautiful satin skirts
ready to wear by the addition of an
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-29

Tulle seems to have lost none OF
its favor and it Is seen more than
ever. find it cleverly placed in a
French waist OF black and white
georgette and finest linen put to-
Gether with strips of white tulle and
finished with a scarf OF the tulle left
with ends free to float off the back.
or course so perishable a creation is
for the occasional blouse only.
AS tricolette is one of our best
materials this season it has been in
troduced on many georgette waists
and in some of satin or silk jersey.
1t is sometimes used in a rolling COL
lar like a monks cowl, which gives a
very pleasing look when the heavier
tricolette, closely woven, is placed
thus against georgette.
The dark and sombre colors seem
to predominant. though they are en-
livened with the beading in brilliant
effects such as I have described, and
they cannot in any sense be called
dull. The Introduction of plastrons of
gold or silver or other metal tissues
also adds to the lighter effects and
to the richness of the newer blouses.