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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
KAISER SAYS He
WILL QUIT, But
NOT READY YET
Emperor in Speech Tells Reich
stag He Is Almost Ready to
Abdicate.
DECLARES TIME IS NOT RIPE
German Press Urges the Prussian
King 70 Hurry up-"Frontiers IN
safe and Further BIoodshed
is Useless" says the So
cialist Vorwaerts.

Amsterdam. Oct 31.-The kaiser is
willing to obdicate-but not yet. In
an address before members of the
reichstag, an excerpt of which was tel
egraphed from Berlin, the emperor is
quoted as saying:
THE time is not yet ripe for my alb
dication.
Should the nation require it later.
! shall abdicate without hesitation, in
favor of Prince William (the crown
princes eldest son), under the re-
gency of the chancellor"
Despair Seizes Hun Press.
London, Oct. 31.-Despair in the mill
itary situation has seized the German
press. The demand for the kaiser's
abdication is becoming daily more in
sistent and general.
YOerwaerts, the Socialist organ says.
"With the detection of Austria our
frontiers are unsafe and further blood
shed becomes useless"
Deputy Richard Kalkhof declared at
a recent meeting of the Centrist party
that he was unable to affirm that En-
per0r William would not cling to the
crown, but would abdicate for Ger
many's good, according to the Cologne
Tageblatt.
General GrOener, the Prussian war
minister. after an audience with the
emperor, has gone to German head
quarters as the successor to General
Ludendorff, who resigned several days
ago, according to Central News dis
patch to Copenhagen.
Speaking in the reichstag Friday.
Herr Cohn. Independent Socialist, de-
clared it was necessary at this time to
fix responsibility for the situation in
which the German people have found
themselves.
The war has not arisen, he said,
from the faults of individuals. but from
the whole political, historical and eco
nomic connection of things. Essential
ly predatory and DESTROYS of power
was youthful German Imperialism,
which was supported TO this end by
strong and offensive militarism assert
ing itself by means of force and lies.
The war must be won if it was to
be justified. If it was lost the popu-
latfon was rightly warned against peo-
pie who wished to play with Provi-
dence and had brought the nation TO
misfortune.
Hlndenburg Sidestepping.
On October 20 a discussion of reich
stag deputies took place in Berlin I'M
der the presidency of Vice Chancel-
Won Payer. A representative of the
supreme army command attended who
brought with him an expression of
opinion from the command, formulat-
ed in writing. 1t now looked as though
Hindenburg were seeking to with
draw himself from responsibility for a
peace offer having been made.
In press conference In Berlin.
which was held at the war press Of
fee, letter was read from Vop Hin
denburg in which he protested
against being appealed to as having
said that an offer of armistice and
peace must be sent into the world
because Germany, on military grounds.
had no more time to wait. That showed
that military headquarters wished to
evade responsibility. Cohen said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
COL. EN-. HOUSE
NOW IN FRANCE
Admiral Benson, General Bliss
and Wilson's Friend to
Consult Allies.
TO DISCUSS TRUCE TERMS
Texan Authorized to Represent Presl-
dent WiIson-BerIin Crowds De-
mand That the Kaiser Abdi-
cate-Hunearians Die
in Revolt

Washington, Oct. 2S.-Col. Z. NJ.
House, President Wilson's closest po-
litical adviser, accompanied by Admiral
W. S. Benson, has arrived in France.
Colonel House will represent President
Wilson in all diplomatic matters grow
ing out of the existing situation. Adj
miral Benson will represent the navy
in the various conferences which are
to deal with the armistice request II
Germany which has been referred to
the entente by President Wilson.
In all conferences that may be held
Colonel House will deal with matters
purely political; Gen. L. II. Bliss will
handle the purely military matters,
and Admiral Benson will deal with
naval questions. Admiral BensOn'S
presence will insure that the navy has
adequate representation by full rank
ing officer. as he is the ranking adj
miral of the navy.
Paris oct 2S.-An enormous crowd
assembled before the reichstag build
ing in Berlin Thursday, calling for the
abdication of Emperor William and
the formation of a republic, according
to special dispatch from Zurich TO
Information.
DR. Karl Liebknecht, the socialist
leader who has just been released from
prison was appauded frantically. He
was compelled to enter a carriage filed
with flowers, from which he made a
speech declaring that the time OF the
people had arrived.
Basel, Switzerland, Oct. 2S.-Turkey
will accept peace based on the p"inci-
pies of right and justice laid down by
President Wilson. which the new Tur.
kish government approves. The grand
vizier, Tewfk Pasha, is quoted in u
Consrantinople dispatch as having
so stated in parliament
London, OCT. 2S.-The revolt OF
Croatian soldiers of the Seventy-ninth
regiment at Fiume has been sup
pressed by three Austro-Hungarian
regiments arriving from Albania, ac-
cording to an Exchange Telegraph dis.
patch from Copenhagen. There was
hard street fighting at Fiume in which
hundreds of persons were killed. the
dispatch adds.
According to Zurich dispatches. two
Slay regiments have mutinied and cap
tured Karlovicz. POO miles east OF
Fiune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
DUTCH SHIPS RENEW TRIPS
Trade With the United States and
England Planned Upon With
drawaI of U-Boats.

London, Oct. 2S.-Dutch newspapers
say that shipping concerns in Holland
are taking steps preparatory to reSum-
ing regular trips TO England and
America in consequence of the pre-
dicted withdrawal of the U-boat men
ace, according to an Amsterdam dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph com
resumed Wednesday. Ii is said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
ENEMYS LYS LOSSES 100000
FruitIess Offensive Called Costly by
British Statistician Abandon
Much Ammunition.

London, Oct. Sherman losses In
their unavailing offensive into the Lys
river salient last summer were 1900
killed, 5000 prisoners and about go
600 wounded and missing. according TO
an authoritative calculation.
The Germans in June prepared a
great offensive and by the end of July
had brought up enormous quantities Of
ammunition. The dumps extended to
n depth of fifteen miles In one area
of five miles by three miles the Ger
mans abandoned 1900 tons of ammuni-
ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
WILSON ACTS FOR SUFFRAGE
Asks Oklahoma to Vote for Equal
Rights at Election November s.
Program ef Justice.

Washington. Oct. 2S.-Another move
in behalf of woman suffrage was made
by President Wilson He addressed
the voters of Oklahoma. who act on
the suffrage amendment November 3,
reiterating his judgment that adoption
of woman suffrage is necessary part
of the program for justice and recon
structiOn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
SUGAR FOR "FLU' PATIENTS
Extra Allowance to Epidemic Suffer
ers Permitted by the Food
Administration.

Washington, Oct. Bias an aid in
fighting the influenza epidemic, the
food administration telegraphed the
federal food administrator of each
state the information that where neces-
sary extra sugar allotments for pa
tients and those caring for them are
TO be allowed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
SHORES STREWN WITH DEAD
No Survivors Found of More Than 800
Persons on the Princess
Sophia.

Juneau, Alaska, Oct, 30.-Shores
near the wreck of the Canadian Pacific
steamship Princess Sophia are strewn
with bodies. while no survivors have
been located. according to wireless
messages received here from boats
searching the waters of the Lynn ca
nal. where the vessel went down with
more than 800 persons aboard. Al
though more than twenty-five vessels
are on the scene. II is impossible. ow-
ing to the heavy seas. TO make land
ings to pick up the dead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
WAR REVENUE BILL HELD UP
Measure viii Not Be Reported Until
After Election, Says Senator
Simmons.

Washington. Oct. 29.-The war rev.
enue hill will not be reported to the
senate until after the November cleo
ton. Senator simmons, chairman OF
the senate finance committee, which Is
revising the house draft of the meas
ure, announced that the committee
deems 1t utterly impossible to complete
its revision and return the redrafted
measure 10 the senate by October 20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
TWO SHIPS SUNK OFF U. S.
Survivors From Steamers Torpedoed
by U-Boats Landed at Barnegat
and Egg Harbor.

ports received here over the telephone
of the coast guard service say that
survivors of the crews of two steam
ships off the coast have been landed.
one boatload at Barnegat and one mt
Egg Harhor. The reports were that
the ships had been torpedoed, although
the information in this regard was in
definite.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
HERE'S BIG BUNCH OF HUNS
Paris Newspaper Says Allies Have
Captured $4,000 Since
August 9.

Paris, Oct. 30.-The newspaper LIN
formation says since August 9 the fol-
lowing captures have been made:
BY the British. 10000; by the Amer
leans, $4,000; by the French. 2S5,OOO;
total, 10000.
"These captures" says the newspa-
per. represent a highly valuable coin
of exchange"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
FRANCE PREPARES REPRlSALS
Warns Huns of Action IL Deported
Civilians Are Not Returned
at Once.

Paris, Oct. 31.-The French govern
mert has protested to Germany con-
corning the carrying away by force of
civilian residents of Laon, and has in
formed Germany that the repatriation
Of German civilians from France will
he stopped unless the Laon civilians
are returned Immediately to the keep
ing Of the French government.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
FIX NOVEMBER HOG PRICES
Rates Agreed Upon at Conferences in
Washinuton-Prices Are
Withheld.

Washington, oct. 29.-November hog
prices have been agreed upon ut CON
ferences here between officials of the
food administration and bureau Of mar
ketS and representatives of producers.
commission men and packers Market
centers were notified, but announce
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
BRITISH FIGHTING ON PAVE
English Troops occupy Island in
River-Take More Than 71o
Prisoners.

London, sOct. 29.-British troops
fighting along the Piave river sineethe
night of October 1924 have occupied
the island of Grave di Papadopoli and
taken more than no prisoners, accord;
ing to an official statement. Violent
Austrian cOunter-attaeks were re-
pulsed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
REDS TO KILL UPPER CLASSES
Bolshevik Decide Upon Massacre on
November 10-PeopIe Are
in Panic.

London, Oct. 31.-The bolshevikI
have decided upon a general massacre
of al the upper classes on Novem-
Der 10, said an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen. 1t will be
another "St. Bartholomew night" ac-
cording TO the dispatch. The upper
classes in Russia are in panic of i'm
describable proportions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
lNDICT 5 SOCIALIST LEADERS
Three Congressional Candidates in
Wisconsin Are Among the
Accused.

Milwaukee, Oct. 30-Victor L. Ber-
ger and four others prominent in the
Socialist party were included in more
turned by the federal grand jury 1t
was announced. Besides Berger. 9TH
ers included are: f. T. Mehss. Oscar
Ameringer, Louis a. Arnold and HISS
Elizabeth Thomas.
Berger, MelIls and Ameringer are
candidates for congress. Arnold is n
member of he stG;e legislature and
Miss Thomas Is one of the officials of
the Socialist organization
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
YANKS BAG 10 HUN PLANES
Five U. S. Machines List During
Important Reconnaissance
Missions.

With the American Army Northwest
Of verdun, Oct. 31.-Eighteen enemy
airpIanes were shot down during the
day by American aviators. Five Amer
lean machines were lost in carrying
out important reconnaissance missions.
sfons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Influenza Affects Hun Roads

Amsterdam, Oct 81. - Forty-fve
Thousand railway workers in Prussia
and HeSse are incapacitated with influ-
enza. and passenger traffic is much re-
stricted. according to the Tageblatt of
Berlin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Three Yank Prisoners Esoans

The Hague. Oct. 30.--Three Ameri.
can prisoners of war have succeeded
In escaping from Germany into Hol
land. They are Flight LieutS. T. f
TnHnghast. John O. Donaldson and
Robert Anderson Of Honolulu.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
close cahIes 10 soIdlers.

New York, Oct. 26-Announcement
was made by the Western Union Tele-
graph company that public use of its
cable service in communicating with
members Of the American expedition
airy force has been discontinued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Influenza snreadinn IN Paris.

Paris, oct. 29.-The Spanish infiu-
enza epidemic continues 10 spread
here. Municipal statistics of the last
week show 1914 deaths in the Paris
region of whieN $50 were officially at
tributed 10 Influenza
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Aviator conoressman At nnrn.

New York. oct. 21.-Maj. Flolello
II. LaGuardia of this city. who left his
seat in congress and Joined the avia-
ton service when America entered
the war. attended dinner given in
his honor here on his return.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Berne. Switzerland, Oct 26.-The
nrst American private soldier among
the prisoners in Germany to escape IS
a PENNSYLVANIA named (deletedl j..
originally of Lithuanian family. He
has rcgaiued his regiment in Nsace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Demands German RepubIIc.

The Hague, oct 29-In the first
speech in the reichstag since his re-
lease from prison. Herr Ditman. so
cialist, demanded a German republic.
It became known here. Independent
socialists echoed the demand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Eanle No. 1 Is COMPLETED.

Washington, Oct S1.-Eagle No. L.
the first of the Henry Ford submarine
chasers which are expected to prove a
formidable means of combating the
Hun U-bouts. WIS placed in commits
sion at Detroit Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
BIG VICTORY FOR SERBIANS
Defeat Armies of Enemy in Valley Of
MoraVa River-Foe Retreats in
Disorder.

London. Oct. 2S.-The Serbians have
defeated the armies Of the enemy in
the valley of tho great Morava river.
says an official Serbian announcement.
The enemy is retiring in disorder
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Former Senator Hale pies.

Washington, Oct. 30.-Former Sena-
tor Eugene Hale of Ellsworth. Me-,
died ut his residence here. Senator
Hale was eighty-two years old, served
30 years in the senate. had been in de-
clining health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

London. Oct. 31.-Baron Beaver
brook. chancellor Of the duchy Of Lam
easter and bead of the propaganda de
partment of the British government.
has resigned, according to official an
nouncement Illness was the cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
o. KS EXPRESS Rate Boost.

Washington. Oct. 29,-The interstate
commerce commission approved pro-
posed increases in express rates. to be
come effective unless another method
of giving the express company added
revenue is worked out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Iast Line Of Plave Rroken.

with the Allies Force on the Piavc.
Oct. 3l.-The last lines of the Austro-
Hungarian resistance on the centra'
positions along the Pinve river were
broken by the British, French and
italian forces.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Mo Grin in Naval Districts.

Washington, Oct 31.-Surgeon Cen
eral Braisted announced that the in
fluenza epidemic is over in ten naval
districts and that II is on the wane
IN AL other places except Paris Island.
s. C. and Mare Island, Cal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Leavenworth, Kan. oct. 30.-Donn
NJ Roberts, former mayor of Terre
Haute, Ind, has beer paroled after
serving three years of Six-year SEN
tence in the federal prison here for
election frauds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
British Cut Turkish Line.

London. oct 30.-The British adj
vancing in MeSopotamia have cut the
road from Sherghet To Mosul. one Of
the principal Turkish lines of com.
munication This probably will force
the Turks TO fall back on Mosul.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

THAT man is telling Of the most
wonderful exploits he accomplished
when he was on the firing line"
WAS he eveC overseasg"
Wei. he might have been half seas
over"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Paw $1,000 for puroc Boar

Marion. o.. oct Gone thousand
dollars was paid here by a breeder
of Blackstone, Ark, for Cherry Bob.
a famous Duroc boar. The animal
weighs 500 pounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
IS Ships ADDED to Elect.

Washington. Oct. S0--Elghteen new
ships of $4,000 total lightweight tons
were added 10 the American fleet dur
ing the week ended October -. The
deliveries announced by the shipping
board. included the Victorious.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Country Board.

I'm tired of canned beef" complain
ed the summer boarder. Some fish
wouldn't go bad"
THAT'S easily fixed" responded the
genial farmer. "Ezry, open can OF
sardines"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06
Downs Twenty Second Hun AirpIane

Columbus. o., Oct 30-Friends Of
CAPT Eddie Rickenbacker today learn
Cd that the former auto racer has
dnwned his twenty-Sccond German
plane on the American front in France.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Oshkosh = Winnebago county will
receive twenty-one honor flags for go
ing over the top in the fourth Liberty
loan drive. The county as a whole
will get one, and three cities, two vii
lagos and sixteen townships will each
receive a flag. The county has a per-
centage record of close to 109 per cent,
its allotment being $3,201 600 and it's
total subscription to date being 49,
487, $50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Madison Wisconsin hat registered
5S5,443 men between the ages If ID
and 10 years since the seactiva ror.
scription act went jqto effe,t in Iulv
1917. This. accordh..y 10 4af Gen
Orlando Holway shows sliat he man
power of the state, Including h mem
bers of the National Guard ana nose
already in the a. my OF navy, who
were not required to register, makes
the man power of the state over 800
600 or practically one out Of avefg
four citizens of the state, record
which will compare very favorably
with any state in the Union.
Fond du Lac-Managers Of the
Fourth Liberty Loan in Waupun erect
ed a large bulletin board on which
was pasted the names of all volunteer
subscribers. those who had 10 be so
licited, those who failed to subscribe
their full allotment and of two citi-
zens who refused TO subscribe. The
bulletin board, which is prominently
displayed in the business district, will
be preserved until the soldiers return
from war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Madison-A call for 1876 men from
Wisconsin may be expected in the
near future. This intimation was given
out by Maj. A. Fitzpatrick, head of the
draft department. 1t is estimated that
Wisconsin has approximately 10000
men between 10 and SO. The depart
ment at Washington points out that
there must be a steady flow of men to
camp.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Fond du Lac-George E. Bush. son
of former Court Reporter H. A. Bush.
Is reported as having been saved in
the disaster which caused the sinking
of the transport Otranto of the coast
of ireland, Oct g. Bush was en- route
overseas as an artillerymaR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Osbkosh-A party of twenty farm
ers and dairymen from territory in the
vicinity o. Parsans. Kas- recently Wis
tied Winnebago county farms wnt---
they studied da.rying methCcs ord in
spected herds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Fond du Lac - The United States
department of agriculture has estab-
lished, in Fond du Lac, a bureau of
markets TO centralize statistics in pro-
duction, prices and storage for the
cheese industry, with ]. B. McCrealy
of Chicago in charge The bureau will
serve the middle west and the north
west, having direct communication
with Philadelphia, Boston, New York
and San Francisco. Daily and weekly
cheese bulletins will be issued to deal
ers in the territory prescribed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Martin Barlow, Of Wausau.
has received two kilograms from the
war department announcing injuries
10 his sons. Corp. Giles Barlow and
Private Wesley Barlow. While Ii &C
ton in France. Both are members of
Company G, Thirty-second division,
l2Sth infantry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Madison-Boy Scouts of Wisconsin
are to enter into the united war work
campaign Nov. Ills as Victory
Boys" and dispatch bearers for pub
licity and executives wherever de-
sired. This will be as a part of the
local Victory Boys" campaign organi-
cation. In the Victory Boys" cam
paign each boy will strive to earn
and give" IS, although any amount
will make them eligible to take part
in the campaign.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Oshkosh-A drive is being conduct
ed here to raise funds for the General
Welfare association, which embraces
the Associated Charities. Ladies'
Benevolent society. Girls club, Char
ity circle and Mercy circle The
budgets Of these total $500
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Oshkosh st, Johns English Lu-
theran church of this city will be in
cluded in the consolidation of forty
three synods of this country and Can
ada under the name of the United Lu-
theran church of America. This mer-
ger is to take effect at New York City
Thursday, Nov. IA. The pastor of the
local church is the Rev. ]. S. Albert
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Kenosha - The city of Kenosha.
which led the entire Seventh Federal
Reserve district in the fourth Liberty
Loan, has asked that the committee
in charge of the district request that
a United States war ship be named
'Kenosha" in honor of the showing
made by the city in this and other pa
triotic drives.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Jefferson - Stephen A. Wicke, But
falo. who posed as an army officer,
Lieut.. John Hudson Wilson," and In
that role prevailed upon S. J. Koser,
WATERFOWL, to endorse forged check
for $500, was sentenced to seven years
at Waupun. Wicks was arrested at
Syracuse, N. Y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-11-06

Washington-The names of four Off
GERS and seventy-nine enlisted men in
German prison camps were announced
recently by the war department The
list includes the name of Albert F.
Wagner of Wautoma, Wis, who is It
an unknown camp.