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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
MANY DIE IN TORNADO
FoRTY.sEVEN KILLED IN MINNIE
sofa STORM.
One Hundred and Sixty-Eight Others
Are Injured by Cyclone at
Fergus Falls.

Evansville, Mimi, June 24.-Forty'
seven persons are known to be dead,
100 are injured and in emergency hos
pitfalls and property valued at $6,OOO,-
600 has been destroyed as a result of
the tornado which swept through Fer
gus Falls. Relief work is under way
with plenty of doctors and nurses on
hand. There is a possibility that the
death list may reach go when the
ruins of the Grand hotel have been
thoroughly searched, as it is known
many bodies are still beneath the pile.
More than 800 buildings were
wrecked.
Refugees declared that the storm d.
vided rs II struck Fergus Falls and
that the heaviest damage was sustain
ed in the western section. Llnemen
from Wadena are attemting to repair
wires to Fergus Falls.
Railroad officials here said they
were unable 70 obtain accurate in
formation of the conditions caused by
the storm. Efforts to learn the num-
her of persons injured when Great
Northern passenger train No. 1. known
as the Oriental limited. was swept
from the track, have been unsatis-
factory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
FOE SINKS OWN SHIPS
WAR VESSELS SURRENDERED
DURING ARMlSTIcE ARE SUNK.
Huns Reported to Have Also Destroy
ed Craft at Wilhelmshaven and
Other Points.

Weimar, June 24.-The German
warships which were not surrendered
TO the allies and which have been an
chored of Kiel, Wilhelmshaven and
other points, have been sunk by Ger
man sailors manning them, accord
ing to a report received here from
reliable authority.
According to the reports there were
twelve German war vessels. besides
destroyers. which were in German wa
tiers, not having been turned over to
the entente under the armistice pro-
visions.
Admiral Won Reuter-, commander OF
the surrendered German fleet, says he
issued an order to sink the ships, and
did so because at the beginning OF
the war the German emperor directed
that no German warship should fall
into the enemy's hands. He says that
he believed from newspaper reports
that the armistice had been ended.
London, June 24.-More than 100
German sailors are believed to have
persisted while trying to escape in
lifeboats after the scuttling of the
German fleet at Scapa Flow. Some
bodies have been washed ashore and
have been buried. A German four
master, the Evening News learns. ap-
peared three miles off Scapa last
Wednesday and gave signs TO the Ger
man warships. The inference is that
this mystery vessel conveyed the or
der for the sinking of the fleet. A
German wireless message picked up
says the German crews went to Eng
land in the belief the ships were 10
be preserved to the fatherland, but
when they found out this was not SO
they sank them In preference to sur
render.
Some of the boats were caught by
guntire from the British guardships'
and number of their occupants kill
cd or wounded. The others, including
the German rear admiral. are under
arrest aboard British warships.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
TRY NoNPkRTISAN LEAGUERS
President A. c. TownIey and Organ
izer Accused of Violation
Of Loyalty.

jackson, Mimi, June 25.--Efforts TO
select jury were to be started in the
trial of A. C. Townley, president of
the Nonpartisan league, and Joseph
Gilbert. organizer. charged with vio-
Iating the state dlsloyalty law. The
defense failed in preliminary Skin
mishes to delay the trial until Town
ley could complete the campaign tour
IN North Dakota preliminary TO the
referendum election. Judge f. c. Dean
ordered Townley's attorney to have
him in court, saying an election cam
paign was no excuse. The defense
also failed to secure separate trial
for Townley, Judge Dean ruling that
In a conspiracy trial the two men in
dlcted must be tried at the same time
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
GERMANS BURN
FRENCH FLAGS
Violate Armistice Terms by De-
stroying EmbIems Seized in
Franco-PruSsian War.
WARNS OF Foe TREACHERY
Press Tell Allies to Be on Guard Even
After Peace Is Signed-Sinktag
of Fleet Cited-PIan to
Punish Huns.

Paris, June 26.-Word of the burn
ing of certain French battle flags by
the Germans las been received here.
Peace conference opinion is apparently
unanimous that this Is a distinct vio-
latiOn of the peace treaty, inasmuch
as that document stipulated that the
flags should be returned TO France by
Germany. 1t Is probable that a com
mission will be appointed to consider
taking action In the matter.
Presumably the foregoing refers TO
French battle flags taken by the Ger
mans In the war of 1s70-71. Article
245 Of the peace treaty. In the original
draft. stipulated that within six
months after the treaty should take
effect Germany must restore to France
the trophies, works of art, etc, carries
from France by the Germans In the
Franco-Prussian war. particularly
the French flags"
The council of three, after discuss
ing the sinking of the German fleet at
Scapa Flow and considering measures
TO be taken If the armistice was vio-
lated. has referred questions relative
to the sinking of the war vessels to a
commission of experts which will de-
termne whether or not the armistice
conditions were disregarded.
London, June 28.--Admiral Won
Reuter-, In command of the German
fleet scuttled and sunk in the Scapa
Flow, will be court-martialed for hav-
ing broken the arInistice conditions.
says the Daily Mall.
The newspaper adds that the details
Of the trial of the admiral will be ar
ranged by the allied council in Paris.
The German admiralty denies the
rumor In circulation In Paris and else
where that the Germans have sunk the
remainder of their warships in German
harbors.
Profound dlstrust of Germany is the
predominant note in London press
comments on the German govern
ment's decision to sign the treaty of
peace.
The Germans proved themselves
treacherous throughout the war, the
latest instance being the sinking of
their interned fleet In Scapa Flow.
Therefore II is contended IL would be
premature to celebrate peace until
the treaty is actually signed. Even
afterward. II is said, the allies must
be continually on guard until the last
penalty Is paid,
The German Officers association
has asked the Dutch government not
TO deliver the former German emperor
to the allies. In a telegram officers
of the association said: 1--WE can
protect the kaiser with our bodies. but
we rely upon the generosity Of the
Dutch people"
The announcement of the agree
ment to sign the peace terms resulted
in patriotic demonstrations throughout
Germany. Copenhagen reports.
In Berlin, Munich and other large
cities professions formed and marched
along the principal streets. the partici-
pants singing war songs and cheering
the generals of the old empire.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
LABOR DEMANDS
44-HOUR WEEK
Would Include Workers in All
Crafts Throughout United
States.
TO PREVENT UNEMPLOYMENT
Railway 5rotherhoods to Join the
Federation, Increasing the Mem
bership by 500, ooo-Teleg-
rsphers Pledged Support.

Atlantic City, y. j., June 25.-The
American Federation of Labor at the
closing session here Of its annual con-
vention pledged itself to obtain gen
eral 44-hour week for workers in all
crafts throughout the United States
and for employees In the government
service.
The demand was based on deter
mination TO prevent unemployment,
which the delegates declared is one OF
the two primary causes of industrial
unrest
The other cause is the decreased
purchasing power Of the dollar Manu-
facturers and employers were urged to
@brldge the gap" and increase wages
without any controversy"
Samuel Gompers, president Of the
federation. was greeted with roar OF
cheers late in the day when he an
Hounced from the platform that three
Of the four great railroad brotherhoods
the engineers, conductors and train
men--had applied for charters In the
federation.
The fourth brotherhood-the firemen
was meeting at Denver, he said, TO
consider a similar application. II the
fircmen followed the example of the
other brotherhoods, the ranks Of the
federation will be increased by 100000
men.
Delegates were of the opinion that
with the entry of the brotherhoods the
federation viii bnck the demand OF
the railway men for government own
efship and control of the roads. This
subject has been referred 10 the execu-
tive council with instructions TO fOrmu-
late policy.
The convention pledged Its support
TO the striking commercial telegraph
operators and appointed committee
10 confer with Postmaster General
Burleson In the hope Of obtaining for
the telegraphers the same concessions
which have been granted to electrical
and telephone workers.
A resolution was adopted requesting
congress to investigate the alleged sup
preston Of free speech and other
American institutions In western Penn.
sylvania, while another resolution Sc
verely criticized municipal officials in
Toledo for employing discharged sol.
dicrs IN uniform 10 perform civil POI
lice duty in a strike.
The convention turned down reso.
luton introduced by Seattle delegates
which would have put the American
Federation of Labor on record as be-
inC IN favor of prohibition.
The convention also adopted n reso-
luton changing the A. r. of l.. Consti-
tuition so as to permit disciplinary ac-
tions against unions which show radi-
cal tendencies. The executive council
Is authorized 20 revoke the charter or
any central union or body of delegates
which calls strike or attempts TO
take n strike vote which would. II sue.
cessful cause walkout of affiliated
todies.
Another resolution denounced de
plorahle conditions" In the railway
matt service and asked that congress
rsss laws providing for standard
Cay for railway mail clerks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
VILLA TROOPS ARE DEFEATED
sixty.Three Rebels Slain. Many Others
Wounded; Force Routed at Villa
Ahumada.

El Paso. Tex. June 26.-Sixty-three
villa rebels were killed and many more
wounded In a fight between federal
troops and villa forces for possession
OF villa Ahumada, according TO an Of
cial military dispatch given out here.
In fight which lasted three hours fed
eral cavalry, charging the Villa posi-
tions inside the town, forced the rebels
to retire. villa representatives here
asserted that the villa forces killed
Is federal officers and track workmen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
TO LICENSE WHEAT DEALERS
lation--SmalI Bakers and
Farmers Exempt.

New York, June 26.--Julius Barnes,
United States wheat director. an
nounced that President Wilson has
signed proclamation putting under
license of the wheat director persons,
firms. corporations and associations
dealing In wheat, wheat flour or hak-
ing products. manufactured either
wholly or partly from wheat -four The
only exceptions are retailers, farmers
and small bakers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
AMERICAN SHIP SUNK BY MINE
Steamer sarnam, 3,655 Tons, Shipping
Board Property, Lost, According
TO London Report.

London. June 25.--The American
steamer Sarnam, from Baltimore, has
been sunk by mine explosion, ac-
cording TO reports from Gothenburg
70 London.
The Sarnam was a vessel of S,623
gross tons and was owned by the
United States shipping board.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
10000 CARS READY FOR CROPS
Twenty thousand More Will Be Avail
able to Carry Grain From
the Southwest.

Kansas City, Mo, June 23.-Twen-
" thousand grain cars for use in
handling the grain crops of Kansas,
oklahoma and Northern Texas have
been accumulated in this territory, 1t
is announced by Hale Holden, region
al director for the railroad admin
istration. He added that 10000 cars
viii be available In this territory by
July l.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
JAPAN BUYS AMERICAN BULL
Tokyo Government Pays an Illinois
Farmer $3.50 for Siooded
Animal.

Champaign. H., June 24.-The Japa-
nese government purchased fine bull
ftoa Elmer Frazer, local farmer.
Cor Sa.7a0. a new record in the county.
TIE animal will be shipped to Tokyo
nj once
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Tomah-A report OF casualties OF
Co. B. One Hundred Twsnty-hrst ma
chine gun battalion, formerly Co. K,
Third Wisconsin Nauona' guard OF
Tomah, shows that 129 PEI cent OF the
original company strengtz suffered in
some way. Landing at Waco, Texas,
they had 120 men and officers. In
France the number was reduced to 102
Requirements up to Oct. p added 112
men. From this number there was
sent to the hospital lis men, sixty
five returning to the command. The
number of men dying from disease
was four, killed in action and died 'of
wounds twenty, wounded twenty
seven. gassed thirty-six, shellshocked
thirteen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
WAR COST OVER Ia BILLIONS
Secretary Of War Baker Gives Figures
Covering From Beginning
Up TO June I.

Washington. June 25.-War depart
ment expenditures from the time war
was declared until June ], 1919 to.
tailed Sl4544.Gl0213. Secretary Baker
advised the special house committee
Investigating the departments activi.
ties
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
NOMINATIONS BY PRESIDENT
Frank L. Polk Named Under Seere-
tary OF state--Ministers TO Several
+ Countries Also Appointed

Washington. June "a. ~ President
Wilson sent the following nominations
10 the senate:
To he under secretary Of state
Frank l.. Polk OF New York. 1.
To be envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary 10 Peru-William
+. Gonzales Of South Carolina.
To be ENJOYS extraordinary and
minister's plenipotentiarles-Boaz w.
Long Of New Mexico 10 Cuba; Rem
ton McNnlln Of Tennessee TO Guate-
mala.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Red cross captaIn pIes

Washington. June 24-Renort Of
the death Of Capt. Harold V. Aupperle
of Grand junction. Colo. TT Nova Va
rosh. Serbia. where he was in charge
Of American Red Cross relief opera
tons, was received here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Bic Increase In Navy Sill.

Washington. June 21-Carrying
S646. 272. eco, an increase OF 4.S6S,-
coo over the house total. the 1870
naval appropriation bill was complet-
ed by the senate naval committee and
will be taken up In the senate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Earl Dear Must Hang.

Chicago. June 26.--Isarl Dear CON
victed murderer. who has cheated and
tricked the gallows so many times that
the police named him THE Immune"
lost his last fight for life and will he
hanged in the county jail Friday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Rin Shin for R.ssoa Party.

Washington. June 25.-The navy
department az the request Of the
state department win furnish the
dreadpaught Idaho TO convey Presi-
dent Pessoa and his official party
back 70 Braz;.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
ukraInlans Hin rarnapol.

warsaw. June 24.-Dispatches re-
ceived from the frontier Of eastern
Gal.cia states that the Ckrainian army
IS concentrated between Ghruez and
the Dulester river. The Ckrainlans
have attacked Tarnopol.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
n.n,nhlIlre pos. fss At Grant.

Camp Grant. H.. June 26.-Deulobil-
ization figures AZ Camp Grant have
reached total of 205.16G. 1t was an
nounced here. This is believed to be
the record for all rehabilitation cen
terS in the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Freneh rake German shIps.

Havre. June 21-The French navy
viii take possession of three German
ships now informed IN Spain, the Faro.
~ Huelva the Planet, at Balboa. and
the Oldeuhurg, ut Cadiz. French
crews have left here by train.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Paris, June 25-The supreme al.
.iei military aud naval council met at
Versailles TO consider details concern
ing the replacement Of the German
ami Polish troops at Danzig with al
lied soldiers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Mon, Bar -usen Of LIQUOR.

Washington. June 26.--Provision In
the bill for enforcement of wartime
prohibition which would have prevent
cd the use" by citizen Of liquor In
his own home was stricken out by the
house judiciary committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Favor Deportation Bill.

Washington, June 25.-The house
immigration committee voted unani-
pously 70 report the bill by Represen-
tative Johnson. Republican. Washing
ton. providing for deportation Of IN
desd able aliens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Winnipeg. June Adjudication of
the Western Labor News, which has
been issued from Labor temple, was
suspended when Royal Northwest
mounted police raided the office of
the strikers paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Paris, June 25.-Herbert Hoover,
chairman Of the interallied food COM
mission. has received an appeal from
Captain Berry Of the American milf
tary mission to south Russia asking
for immediate shipments of -four.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Coal Covers Booze. charne.

Detroit, Mich, June 26,-Three De-
troit coal dealers were arrested by de
partment Of justice agents on iudict-
ments charging them with violation
Of the federal laws in importing liquor
into dry territory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
win Purchase Camp sites.

Washington. June 26.-Without a
record vote the senate approved a
committee amendment TO the annual
army appropriation bin. authorizing
the war department Ia proceed with
the purchase of camp sites.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
take slxtv Bodies From Rul,s

San Juan. Porto Rico, June "a
Sixty bodies now have been recovered
from the ruins Of moving picture the
alter ar Mayasuez destroyed by fire.
according TO late reports The in.
Cured number $50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Ralses Mane seheduIes.

Chicago. June 24.-The Corn Prod
ucts Refining company at Argo grant
ed a voluntary Increase Of ; cents an
hour 10 all Of their employees. A Ia
borer working for that company now
receives 80 cents an hour.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

New York. June 2S.-Wnllam S.
nevery, former chief of police of New
York, fell dead at his home in Far
Rockaway during thunderstorm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Strange.

"Pa. oh, Pa" came the still small
voice.
Say cl. my boy"
"Ain't ii funnyT
Amt what funny?
~That they sell sand and gravel and
dress goods by the yard"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Juneau - Theodore Luck, town Of
Hubbard. is the owner of high cow
in the Dodge County Cow Testing as
sociation for the past year. Lady, a
registered Holstein, produced fifty
nine pounds less than seven tons of
milk from April 1, 1913, to April 1,
1919. The butter fat record for the
same period was 1883 pounds. At an
average price Of SO per hundred
weight, the COW would net its owner
$420 per year. The record is followed
closely by several other cows from
Dodge county's fine herds of Holsteins.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
Ffttlnq Wrath.

What made your dressmaker loos
50 furious!'
.She has TO take out every stitch she
rut into my new dress, and she's rip
ring mad"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Appleton-Credit for the remarka,
bic growth OF Lawrence college, which
has more than trebled its enrolment,
and increased the value of its build
ings and grounds more than ninefold,
and its endowment funds from $4,000
to s1,100,0O0 in the past quarter CEN
fury was bestowed upon President
Samuel Plantz by speakers at exer-
cises commemorating the twenty-ffth
anniversary of his presidency, at Law
renee Memorial chapel, one Of the ex-
ercises of commencement week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

La Crosse-Damsge of several thou
sand dollars was done TO the plant Of
the Onalaska Pickle Works during 3
storm. The wind blew Of section Of
the roof and lightning disabled tbs
powec plant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

La Crosse-A plan for committee
of JUICES and lawyers to work for uni
ication of laws in the two states will
be launched at the joint meeting of the
Minnesota and Wisconsin State Bar
associations here July !, 2 and 3. For
mer President Taft will speak on the
League of Nations, and DR.. ]. w.
Mayo, Rochester, wifi discuss child
welfare work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Watertown-Little pigs are in great
demand among farmers of this vicin-
ity. At the last cattle fair they
brought the highest prices ever paid
for porkers of similar size here. Three
months pigs were sold by Emil Kreuz-
iger for $22 each; julius Ohrmundt,
Neoso sold ten six weeks shoats for
1920. Fifty horses were offered and
buying was brisk. Calves are scarce
and the few shown brought high
prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Two Rivers-The Knights Of Co
lumbus council, No. 1857, purchased
the beautiful residence property
owned and occupied by E. R. Mueller
and will convert it into clubhouse.
Tie grounds will be improved for out
door recreation, bowling alleys will be
added. This council was organized
less than six months ago and already
has a large membership.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Chilton-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hell
mann, prominent citizens, celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary.
They and their friends and relatives
attended solemn nuptial mass in st.
Mary's church in honor of the event.
and renewed their marriage vows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann are the par
ents of eight daughters and one son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Stevens Point-Two hundred forty
five boys and girls of Portage eounty's
rural schools have just graduated. the
largest class in the history OF the
county. Two months OF closing in the
winter. due to influenza. failed 10 re
duee the number, all making up lost
time by additional work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Merrill-Prof. F. L. Bliss, well
known band and musical director, who
gained much of his knowledge while a
cornet player with the Wisconsin mil
itary band during the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, has lost his sight and is
gradually losing his sense of hearing.
He has been director of the Merrill
Concert for years, and also had charge
of musical organizations and societies
at Grand Rapids and other cities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Madison-William B. Bernard Of the
Bernard Boat line was fined $50 and
costs on charges of carrying more PEG
pie in his boats than the ordinance
permits. Complaint was made by City
Boat Inspector T. H. Tote. who stated
that recently in a return trip across
Lake Mendoza, the Westland. Wiscon-
sin and Forward carried 10, 112 and
Sc passengers respectively, whereas
the licenses for the boats place the
maximum load at seventy-hve, which
is the number Of life preservers on
board.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02

Appleton - The sixty-ifth anniver-
sary of the founding of Wayerly lodge
Of Masons was celebrated with ban
quet at which soldier members of the
lodge were guests of honor. Reminis-
cences of early days of Waverly lodge
were given by John Battensek, Oldest
Masin in Appleton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-07-02
oconto-Nellie Kruger asks $4,000


damages from Dr. G. R. Hickey.
Green Bay dentist. The plaintiff al
leges that a piece of filing from one
tooth was swallowed by her while un-
der an anaesthetic. The filling went
into her lung causing an abcess and
tuberculosis, she alleges. Expert
medical testimony has been taken in
the case.