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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
RAINBOWS REACH u. S.
MEN OF FAMOUS DIVISION AMONG
22,973 ARRIVALS AT N. Y.
Relatives and Friends From All
Parts of Union.

New York, April 26.-The giant
troopship Leviathan, with 1900 SOL
der passengers, missed mine by only
30 feet while off the Grand Banks Of
Newfoundland Tuesday morning, her
officers reported when she locked here.
All records for the greatest number
of troops to return from France in one
ports and two battleships brought
home a total of 22,973 officers and
men.
The giant Leviathan, bringing 12,050
troops, including the 149th and 150th
field artillery, 42nd division headquar-
tiers, 166th infantry brigade headquar-
ters, S4th infantry brigade headquar-
ters, 166th infantry, 117th train head
quarters, And division military police
company, And division headquarters
troops. 16Sth infantry and scattered
casual companies and convaleScent de-
tachments locked before shutdown.
Men of the famous Rainbow division,
the And formed the largest part of the
returning troops. They were welcomed
by committees and friends and rela-
tives from every part of the Union.
There had not been an American
division in France that excelled what
the Rainbow had done. From Novem-
Der L, 1917, the date of its arrival at
st. Nazalre, until December 10, 1913,
when, as a part of the American army
of occupation. 1t took position in
Ahrweiter, Germany, 1t had been
identified at As stations throughout
France and Belgium.
The division was cited ten times by
the French and six times by the Amer
lean commanders under whom 1t
served.
Members of the division have re-
celved two medals of honor, $50 dis
tinguished service medals. i75 croix
de guerre, 10 legions of honor, five
medailles militaries and 10 Belgian
decorations.
In killed. wounded and missing the
division lost 439 officers and 13.4s5
men, its greatest casualty list follow
ing the Aisne-M Marine offensive July "a
to August O. last year, which cost 1S4
officers and 5.469 men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
REDS PUT TO FLIGHT
HUNGARIAN COMMUNIST ARMY
SURRENDERS TO RoUMjANlANs.
French Troops Aid czecho-slovaks In
Capture Of komorn on
the Danube.

Berne, April 26.--Part OF the Hun
garian communist army facing the
Roumanians southeast of Budapest has
surrendered and the rest is in flight
according to a Roumanian official
statement received here.
West of Budapest the Czecho-Slo-
vaks have occupied Komorn, on the
Danube, and Raab (Gyor).
French troops are said to be aid
Ing the Roumanians in their advance
in eastern Hungary, according to ad-
vices received here from Vienna.
The Roumanian bureau here issued
statement saying that after the visit
of General Franchet d'Esprey to Buda-
pest recently, Roumanian troops were
ordered TO again take the offensive
against Hungary, which had been sus-
pended during the stay of Gen. Chris
tlan Jan SHUTS at Budapest.
1t is said the order provoked great
enthusiasm, and that a number of
Saxon officers and troops from
Pennsylvania Joined the Roumanian
army, which In n rapid march beyond
the old line of demarkation occupied
Grosswardlen. capital of the province
of Blhar. Hungarian Red guards fled
from the city in disorder and large
quantities of booty were captured by
Roumanians.
Geneva. Switzerland, April 2S.-
Czecho- Slovaks have attacked the city
of Waitzen, 20 miles northeast of Bud
apest, which is expected to fall soon.
French troops are said to be aiding the
Roumanians in their advance in east
ern Hungary. according to advlces re
ceived here from Vienna.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
BED Flag Bill Is Passed.

The red flag BIZ battle was fought
over again In the assembly and passed.
81 TO IL The clash was preclpitated
by the Kandutsch substitute amend.
nent to his original bill prohibiting
display OF the red flag. Governor
Philip objected TO the original bill
and. on his suggestion, the bill was re-
called and returned with q substitute,
which prohibited use OF revolutions
airy" flag Kandatsch refused TO ac-
cept and introduce the bin suggest.
ed by Governor Philip. but instead
introduced a new bill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
MarketIno siIIs Up This Week.

The hght over the marketing COM
mission bills has been delayed until
next week In both houses Of the legis-
lature. The matter win come up In
the house about midweek and In the
senate soon after. A compromise
measure has been drafted In the house
which viii be offered by the assembly
committee on agriculture. II provides
for board Of seven members TO look
after marketing affairs on a per diem
basis. The bin incorporates many OF
the features of both bills pending be-
fore the legislature.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
state Drys Ready for Battle.

WiIconsin dry forces have several
cards to play in their fight for enactiDg
the committee of state affair sill for
enforcement of prohibition after July
l, when the wartime measure goes In
to effect and after January !, 1920,
when the national dry amendment be-
comes effective.
The dry forces contend there is a
distinct lobby in the legislature work.
ing night and day, tooth and nail, to
obtain enactment of bills favoring per-
sons who have supported the liquor
traffic and TO obstruct all legislation in.
tended to carry out the spirit Of the
prohibition amendment.
Evidence of this lobby, contend the
dry forces, was the vote. TO 5. in IA
vor Of killing the committee bin, which
they maintain Is the only safe bill
thus far presented. next to the Bennett
bill. This vote Is merely the first step
In the effort to pass the Burke sub
stltute bill which the lobby claims Is
really a dry bill, as 1t calls for pro
hibltion commissioner who shall do
nothing but authorize permits for sale
of mildly intoxicating liquors, and to
advance the Metcalfe bill. which would
authorize traffic In 3 per cent liquor.
This 8 per cent Is defined by weight at
60 degrees Fahrenheit and the drys
maintain such beer measured by aleo-
hol weight and at 3 per cent would
have greater kick than possessed by
Kentucky mule.
The dry forces VIII watch the roll
calls on all these bills closely and they
maintain these will clearly show IN
alignment, not against reasonable reg
ulation or drastic regulation, but for
and against liquor.
The dry forces realize they have a
big fight ahead. First they must obtain
passage of the committee bill over the
committee report In the house. Then
they must pass the bin In senate com
mittee and on the senate floor Fur
thermore at each stage at engrossment
and third reading, as well as at pas
sage, they must fight their way along.
The controversy promises TO be in
teresting and acrimonious and even
may result In prolonglng the session
far beyond the time when all other
business can be completed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

Bakery men and farmers appeared
before the assembly committee on ag.
rfculture to protest against the finance
committee bill increasing the bakery
fees and fees on some other industries
subjected to the supervision OF the
dairy and food department. "If 1t is
right To put fee on the bakeries, then
| cannot understand why II has not
been necessary to license the butchers
and grocery stores" said III. ii. Car.
penter, Milwaukee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
TROOPS IN GIRLS STRIKE
Soldiers Called Out When Indiana
Miners Attack Substitute Teie-
phone Operators.

Terre Haute. Ind. April 29.-Two
companies of the Indiana state militia
were ordered rushed to Linton tonight
to queIl a riot which resulted from the
strike of the telephone operators there.
The state authorities ordered this
action to be taken after several hours
OF rioting in the mining town OF 5000
persons in the southwestern section OF
the state, during which a mob of more
than 500 persons stormed the telephone
exchange and drove out eight girls
who were acting as strike breakers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
E.uors Marner of Governments

Assernhiyman John $. Kaney has In
troduced a joint resolution to amend
the constitution to allow combining the
Milwaukee city and county govern
ments. The assembly elections com.
mittee has introduced bill to permit
an election in the spring of 1920 or
the proposition of sheriffs succeeding
themselves, Should the people sup
port this plan this would enable the
incumbents to be candidates at the
1920 fall election.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
ttouse Delays Recall Bill.

Governor Philips veto of the C. e.
Hanson recall" bill was laid over I'M
III May. The assembly has thus passed
the buck to the senate on the confirm
alton of Carl d. Jockson as pember
Of the railroad commission. A new
substitute bill will be offered by AS
semblyman Axel Johnson which he
claims meets the objections of the gov
ernor, bat still gives the legislature
power to interpolate appointlve off,
cials and effect their removal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
SAMUEL GOMPERS IS INJURED
Head of A. r. L. Hurt When Auto in
Which He Was Riding Was Hit
by Car In New York.

New York. April 2S.-Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. was seriously injured
when surface car of the Broadway
line struck his taxicab at Forty-hrst
street and Broadway.
The cab was demolished and Mr..
Gompers suffered two broken ribs. a
sprained hip and Commissions of the
bodily. He was unconscious when ex-
tricated from the wreckage and was
carried into the Hotel Continental.
An ambulance was called and after
DIR. Samuel Bolensweig dressed the in
juries Mr.. Gompers remained at the
hotel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
State 20 &c, War Machlnery.

The state highway department re-
ceived notice from Washington that Il
has fallen heir to $1,500ooo worth Of
machinery built for war purpose. hut
now diverted to highway construction.
The first allotment 10 Wisconsin con.
sists of 500 motortrucks Of from three
quarters 20 Ave tons capacity. All
motortrucks owned by the government
and no longer needed are being dis
tributed among the states by the agrl.
culture department to which they
we're turned over by the war depart
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

The 'line fence" q frequent cause
of litigation, feuds and murder. Is up
again in the legislature In a bill intro.
duced by II. F. johnson. 1t provides
that, where the owner Of any property
IS prevented from constructing a line
fence on his property because Of an
open ditch or other obstacle. but IS
compelled to erect such a fence TO
leave outside Of It n strip or portion Of
his land, no presumption Of adverse
possession shall prevail in favor Of any
other person with respect to such
lands.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

Lawton. okla.-John Coryell, the one
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cor
yell. died the other day in the Office OF
a physician as the result Of swallowing
8 bean. The bean lodged II the ehilds
throat and swelled, causing strangula'
ton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

Lawrence. Mass, April S0.--Shots
were exchanged between the police and
strike sympathizers during disturb
ances in connection with the strike OF
textile operatives. Three policemen
were struck with stones.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
u. s. hospital Stats Back.

New York. April S0-on the steam
ship Freedom. arriving from st. MAJ
are. Zip troops returned. the major
itv of them members of the 10th, Goth.
25th, soth, S2d. SSth, 4Sth and 10th
base hospitals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Hun DELEGATES In France.

Versailles, April 30.-The German
delegates 10 the peace conference
reached here at nine O'Clock Monday
night. The party numbers 60. The
delegates were taken In automobiles
to the Hotel DIES Reservoirs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh
II is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed Of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some OF the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
OF the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is what produces such won
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
+. ]. Cheney & Co.. Props, Toledo. o.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Ia Restnne Mflre Lines.

Washington. April 30.--Postmaster
General Burleson has recommended to
President Wilson that all telephone
and telegraph lines be returned TO their
private owners as soon as congress can
enact legislation deemed necessary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Alabama Man GETS One.


Kansas City. May I--Announce-
ment was made here of the organiza-
ton of the Southwestern Grain Deal
ers' league. the membership of which
is to be drawn from Missouri, Kan
sas. oklahoma, Texas. Colorado and
Nebraska.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

New York. April 2o.-Col. A. Depage.
a famous Belgian Red Cross surgeon
and head of the Belgian Red Cross,
is on his way to this country on the
steamer Nieuw Amsterdam, according
10 cable message.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

Chicago. April 2S.@The Chicago
surface lines were denied an increase
TO 7-cent fare by the Illinois public
utilities commission. Commissioner
Z. ]. Lucey returned a dissenting opin
ion,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
aEIu. kllIs Millions in India.

London, April 2S.--Almost FIVE MIL
lion persons have died in British India
from Spanish influenza, and fully a
million others are believed to have
died In the native states from the
same cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
Ernst Causes $3.50. ooo Loss-

Columbus. O., April 2s,--vernon n.
Davis. head OF the bureau of mar
ketS. predicted that the damage 10
fruit by frost alone in Ohio win reach
yearly Sl,50o,O00
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
NAV ? Named as Arber Day.

Gove<nsr Philip, In proclamation.
suggests Arbor day, May 2. be OBJ
served by tree planting as memorials
OF the victory which Wisconsin boys
won and the sacrifices they made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07
HAVE Coed Taste.

Los Angeles, CaI-Burglars have
good taste, One stole 10 rolls of but
-er and three dozen eggs from f. F.
Fohnson's grocery and ignored S14 In
ne omen cash drawer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-05-07

The neck always comes under the
head of meat.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01

to give the members graphic account
of his recent trip to the supreme con-
vention held at Buffalo. Several ap.
plications will be submitted and pal
lotted on.
George Going and family of Ope-
lousas spent last Sunday with his
mother who celebrated her seventy
fifth birthday at the old home. Mrs.
Going is one Of the most active ladies
in this section for such an age, and it
makes her feel good to think of the
many happy moments spent since
childhood in the old town of Washing
ton.
The Misses Bihm of Port Barre
were in town on business last Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Burleigh and
baby, and their mother, Mrs. Robert
Burleigh of opelousas, spent Sunday
evening at the Going home.
Washington will present to the vo-
tiers of st. Landry at the January
primary two of its ablest and best
citizens as candidates, Hon. ]. Frank
lin Schell for the legislature and Alex
Lafleur also for the legislature. AS
this section of the parish has not had
representation for the past twenty
years, the last one being the late j..
j. Neyland, we feel that these gentle
men should be considered in as much
as they both possess the qualifica-
tions for the office. Messrs. Lafleur
and Schell are farmers and both stand
for a greater agricultural college
and farm for the state of Louisiana.
Both will receive the unanimous vote
of their home people.
Mr.. Henry Thompson of Breaux
Bridge arrived Wednesday for a visit
to his father, Mr.. r. L. Thompson.
Mis- ,Vergie st. Cyr was visiting
friends in Opelousas last weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Voltz were in
town Tuesday for the day. From here
they proceeded to Temple, Texas, to
visit Mrs. VOLTS relatives.
Mrs. E. D. Lamorandier and little
daughter, Edna, of Houston, Texas,
are visiting at the home of Mrs. ].
/ NJ. Lalanne.
Miss Nora Ewes of Lafayette was
here between trains Tuesday morn
ing.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bloch of Colfax
are visiting at the home of MIR. Jacob
Plonsky.
Mr.. Sam Klaus of Carey, Miss, is
a guest at the home of Max Klaus
this week.
Mr.. A. A. Mendoza Of Opelousas
is now temporary principal of this
school. The school patrons and the
citizens of this community are anx-
ious to have Mr.. Mendoza remain
with US for the ensuing session, if
possible.
Prof. ]. B. AycOck, now principal
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01

city positively on the day and date
mentioned.
Dempsey land this is Jack him
self, will appear at each perform
ance and give a reproduction of his
famous fight with Jesse Willard at
Toledo, July 4, in which he was de-
clared the new worlds champion at
the end of the third round. This
new star in the heavyweight class is
a great drawing card, but, then, this
is no wonder for people are always
anxious to witness a first-class cir
Gus performance and then the worlds
champion makes it drawing card
hard to beat.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01
news AND NOTES OF WASHINGTON, LA.

Ira Muller and Florence Ortego took
second prize, $500.
Individual note book in physics, by
Edgar Muller, second prize, $500.
Individual note book in chemistry,
by Olive Durio, second prize, $500.
Individual note book in botany, by
Leila Boudreau, third prize, $500.
Individual note book in zoology, by
Pauline Woodruff, second prize, 81.
Individual note book in English,
with original cover dsign, by George
Henry, second prize, 300;
Best composition Oh valae Of parish
and state fairs by Lie Henry, second
prize, $500.
Individual note book in Ancient his
tory by Lie Henry, first prize, $500.
Five specimens of water colors by
Doris Plonsky, Mary Baltic, Vergle
st. Cyr, Mary Anderson and Leila
Boudreau, second prize, $500.
I Five specimens Of pen and ink
sketches by Albert Richard, Matt Pit
re, Brunette Klaus, Allen Gibson and
Mordecai PlOnsky, second prize, S
Five specimens of pencil sketches
by Albert Richard, Matt Pitre, Doris
Plonsky, Mordecai Plonsky and Mary
Anderson. third prize, $500.
Individual specimens of water col
ors, by Mordecai Plonsky, second
prize, $500.
Individual specimen of pen and ink
sketch, by Doris Plonsky, third prize,
$1.OO.
Individual specimen of pencil
sketch, by Ira Muller, third prize,
$1.OO.
Best buttonhole, by Vergie St. Cyr
first prize, $500.
The people of this community
should feel very proud of the excel
lent and splendid showing made BY
this school at this the state fair, anC
at the Southwestern district fair al
so. One good result of these fairs
where schools from the whole stats
meet in various competitions is that
it brings before the patrons The fact
that their respective schools are
standing well with those of the res
of the state.
Mrs. Frank Williams of Bakers
field, California, arrived the latter
part of last week for a visit at thu
home of her brother, Mr.. Lote This
tlethwaite.
Mr.. Mayo E. Going and Miss Annie
Oertling of Crowley spent the da!
here Sunday as the guests of Mrs
E. ]. Going.
Among the Washingtonians VIII
attended the K. of C. dance in Ope
lousas Monday night were Miss ANN
Liable and Mesrs. J. E. Wolff, Viii
liam Wartelle, ]. E. Thistlethwaite
and Bryan Frere.
Mrs. Hugh Palmer and Miss Liz
zie Todd Of Denham Springs, La, ar
the guests of Mrs. M. B. SpIane thi
week.
, Mr.. George Thompson and MI
F, Fred Taes of Lakewood were in tow
for the day last Sunday.
, We are happy to state that up t
the present writing little Burnle
: Lynch, who underwent a very sever
operation at the st. Landry sanitar
: UNI about ten days or two weeks agt
: is doing nicely and is well on tn
D road to complete recovery.
Mr.. Archie Quirk of Eunice ws
: in town Saturday and Sunday las
j, visiting his parents.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01
SEALED PROPOSALS

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF
THE BOARD OF STATE ENGIN-
EERS, Room 1876, Maison Blanche
Annex.-Sealed proposals viii be re-
ceived at the office of the Highway
Department of the Board of State
Engineers of Louisiana, Room 1856,
Maison Blanche Annex, New Orleans,
Louisiana, UP to IL o'clock noon,
Monday, November "a, 1919, for
constructing with gravel, the
MELVILLE-PALMETTO HIGHWAY
11.3 miles, or sections thereof, viz:
From Station 0 to Station 10, 1.29
miles.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01

From Station 10 to Station 274,
3.78 miles. -
From Station 274 to Station SOB
and SO, ga miles.
Total, 1871 miles.
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana;
information as to location, charae-
ter of work, extent and class OF ma
terial, terms of payment, regulations
governing manner of submitting pro
posals and executing contract, may
on application, be obtained at the OF
flee of the Highway Department.
FRANK NJ. KERR,
Chief State Engineer and President
Board of State Engineers.
DUNCAN BUIE,
State Highway Engineer.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01

Sacred Heart Council No. 1888,
knights of Columbus, viii hold their
monthly meeting next Sunday eve
ming at 8 O'Clock, when the Worthy
District Deputy, Hon. John M. Pres
colt, will install the newly elected Of
ficers of the council for the ensuing
term. Brothers George G. Blanchard
and 7. C. Quirk McCafferey report
they win have something to refresh
the inner man and feel safe in say
ing everybody present viii enjoy the
good things. Hon. Lawrence A. An
drepont Of Opelousas has promised
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01
FISTIC CHAMPION
TO VISIT OPELOUSAS
Jack Dempsey, Special Feature
SelIs-FlotO Show, Will APP
pear Here November 8

Jack Dempsey, heavyweight cham
pion of the world, is coming to 0pe-
lousas and he is to be here on Sun
day, November 9, for he is one-just
one-of the big attractions with the
Sells-Floto circus for the remainder
of the season. and it comes to this
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01

-Sosthene Pitre, prominent citi-
zen of Washington, was business
visitor to Opelousas on Monday.
Vance Miles, Western Union OPP
orator and manager, is on a two
weeks vacation, and while absent
from his work is being replaced by
Mr.. Parker.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-01

of the Eunice high school, was in
town Wednesday between trains.
Mrs. H. L. Bidstrup returned home
Wednesday after a several weeks
stay in Elton and Kinder, La.