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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-26
viroQua. Wis. February r1 &c, i5 81 % ''o''
MARRIED

The marriage of Mr.. Daniel T. Dach TO
Miss Helen Gross YanDyke occurred at Vino
ma, Minnesota, February 3. The groom is a
highly respected gentleman and has won many
friends BY his good habits He is son Of
Mrs. Martha Williams of Daeh Ridge. The
bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mira Roles
Van Dyke and a granddaughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Gross Of Retreat, where the bride
has lived since the death Of her mother about
fifteen years ago. The bride Is one Of the
make their home on the grOom's farm near
Viroqua. Congratulations and wishes for a
long and happy life 20 with them
At HilIsboro Catholic church, February S,
by Rev. Father Czech, Mr.. Joe Haas and Miss
Mary Slama, both Of Hillsboro town.
Misses Ruby Weber and Grace
Garin spent the week end attending a
house party at Ferryville.
--Westby school benefits to the ex-
tent of $3.50 by the local talent play
put on by the people Of our sister town
Important clearance sale on mems
and young mems suits, beginning
Saturday next, March /. Look for
our big advertisement The Blue
Front Store, Ellefson & Johnson. go
Values you cannot afford to miss
at our big suit sale beginning March /.
The Blue Front Store, Ellefson e.
Johnson. 90
Jack Watson is recovering nicely
from his serious illness. His brother,
Aaron, called here from Florida be-
cause Of Jacks condition, will remain
here for another week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-26

Go to the movies fos the best ton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-26

At Hillsboro Catholic church, February s,
by Rev. Father Czech, Mr.. Joe Haas and Miss
Mary Slama, both Of Hillsboro town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-26
JOHN PULVER

- .BEKlEk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
Happenings in Nearby
Virginia and Maryland
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA. Va, July 26.-Ths
American Woman's Legion, composed OF
mothers, wives, sisters and those next
of kin of men who served in the serv-
ice, has been organized as follows: Mrs.
Kate Waller Barrett, president Mrs. T.
&. Howard, first vice president; Mrs. E.
$ Fawcett, second vice president. Mrs.
NJ. A. Scott, third vice president Miss
Esther Greene, secretary, and Mrs. T.
NJ Jones, treasurer. The next meeting
is scheduled to be held at s 80 o'clock
the night of August in the War Camp
the men who served may obtain inforlna-
ton regarding the organization at the
War Camp Community Service Club.
Dues for membership have been fixed
at SO cents a year.
A mass meeting of citizens will be
held at o'clock tonight in the opera
house, when the proposition of secur-
ing for this city a carload of canned
Army surplus food will be considered.
Members of the various trade unions
in the city are fostering the project
However. all interested are invited to
attend the meeting and all who care
may purchase the food if it is OBJ
tanned.
About thirty-five Alexandrians left
this afternoon for Baltimore to at
tend the regatta which will be held
in that city. Two crews of the Old
Dominion Boat Club will participate
Announcement is made of the mar
riage of Miss Vivien c. Decker of Ell
mira, n. Y. and DR.. William X Harry
man of Fairfax county. The wedding
took place June 10 at the Church of
the Epiphany. New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
MARSHAL SURRENDERS
LIQUOR TO Mr.. NOLAN
Action Follows Decision Of Court
Against Property Clerk of
Police Department.

United States Marshal Splain today
surrendered to Anthony M. Nolan in
toxicants valued at $500. which the
official had taken under a writ of re-
plevin from the custody of Edwin B.
Hesse, property clerk of the police de-
partment.
Mr.. Hesse sought to prevent the
transfer of the property, but his re-
quest was denied yesterday by JUS
tice Stafford.
AS the order denying the motion to
return could not be superseded at this
time there was nothing for the mar
shall to do but to surrender the
whisky. Should final hearing of the
case on it's merits be determined in
favor of Mr.. Hesse, he is protected
from monetary loss. it is pointed out.
by a bond given by Mr.. Nolan to the
marshal when the writ of replevin was
issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
MARCONI co. WINS DAMAGES.
Receivers $2,s79, 200 for Contract
Breach by England.

LONDON, July 25.-An award Of
f590,O00 damages was given to the
Marconi Company today in a suit for
breach of contract brought against
the government. The contract was in
connection with the construction of
the imperial wireless system.
The Marconi Company claimed it
was entitled to f7,1S0,000 sterling.
basing it's claim on provision in
the contract that it was to receive
royalties amounting to 10 per cent on
the gross receipts from the stations
for the entire period of the contract.
which was to have run for twenty
eight years. The government claimed
the damages payable to the company
amounted to $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY

ROCKVILLE, Md, July 26.-Rev o.
c. Barnes. pastor Of the Christian
Church, OBLIGATED at the marriage here
Thursday of Miss Maggie Jane Linton
and Charles Hill Akens, both of Cathar-
pin, Va, the home Of the minister being
the scene of the ceremony.
A license has been issued by the clerk
of the circuit court here for the mar
riage of Miss Minnie Leitenberger of
Philadelphia and Bailey Brooks Over
acher of Takoma Park, Md.
E. L. LIE Compile, state game warden.
has appointed Robert Garrison of Silver
Spring, a deputy game warden for this
county, and his commission has been
received by the clerk of the circuit court
here.
In a well played game at Aspen the
Silver Spring base ball team defeated
the Rockville nine, 10 to 7. It was
fine contest until the closing innings.
when Hilton, the Rockville pitcher.
weakened, allowing the Silver Spring
boys to forge to the front The bat
teries were Grubb and Gill for Silver
Spring and Hilton and Beall for Rock
vile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
.R LINE CONSOLIDATION
TO BE AGITATED AGAIN
Federation Of Citizens Associations
Will Hold Special Meeting
Tonight

suggestion for the consolidation of
Shington's street railway systems is
fcted to be actively revived tonight
special meeting of the Federation
pr Citizens Associations to be held in
tne boardroom of the District building
Leaders of the federation, it is I'M
ferstood, are working on a solution of
Eashington's street car problems which
contemplate creation Of separate pub
lie utilities commission. which shall have
! authority to operate the ear lines here
bn service-at cost basis, giving to the
stockholders a fair return on their in
FestInent
The plan as tentatively conceived
|ookH to the consolidation of the COM
banies for purposes of unified operation
by the proposed commission, but does
pot contemplate actual purchase of the
properties by the city.
1t is understood that the federation
representatives have discussed the plan
with the bankers committee which has
Interested itself in the financial affairs
pr the Washington Railway and Electric
Company, and also with administration
leaders in Congress. Authority to go
fhead with the plan is expected to be
asked of the delegates at tonight
meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
FRENCH PR0TEsTANTs REPLY.
Amazed That Berlin Protestants
Should Ask Mercy for Germans.

PARIS, July rs tHavas) 1.-The
Temps today publishes a note which
the Protestant Federation of France
has addressed to President Poincare
in answer to a letter sent him a few
days ago by the Protestant commun-
ity of Berlin asking democratic
France to right it's wrong toward the
Huguenots, driven from France in
1865. by sparing their benefactors, the
Hohenzollerns."
The French Protestants express
stupefaction that the Berlin Profess
tants can raise their voice in favor
of the former German emperor in an
attempt to protect him from having
to face the verdict of the civilized
nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
STOLEN FROM MACHINE
Articles Removed From Showcase
on M Street-Pickpocket Gets
Money on Street Car.

A brown handbag, containing a set
of surgical instruments valued at $40.
was stolen from an automobile be-
longing to DR.. J. E. Eckhardt of 1893
Euclid street. last night, while the
machine was standing in front of the
residence.
Three straw hats. three caps, three
leather belts. a tan suit case and a
velours handbag were stolen from tho
showcase of M. A. Baer's store at
BIAS NJ street northwest, last night.
Value was placed at sgt
Another pickpocket Job" was re-
ported to the police last night by Mrs.
Nellie. Reagan of 1912 Girard street.
She stated that she had a pocket
book with $45 in bills and change in
it in her dress pocket. She believes
that a young colored man robbed her
on northbound 9Th street car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
PROF, STAHLBERG CHOSEN.
Finnish Diet Names President OF
Republic With 143 Votes.

HELSINGFORS. Friday. July 25.-
The Finnish diet today elected Prof.
K. s. Stahlberg president of the re-
public. Prof. Stahlberg received 143
votes, while Gen. Justus Mannerheim,
who has been acting as regent, was
given fifty votes.
Kaarlo Julio Stahlberg has been for
several years the leader of the ma
tional progressive party in the Fin
nish diet and was elected speaker IN
1914 He was born in 1866. He Is
president Of the highest administra-
tive court in Finland and professor
of laws in the University of Helsing-
fors.
President Stahlberg's advocacy of
democratic principles brought him un-
der the ban of the old Russian impe-
rialist regime and at one time he was
ordered expelled from the diet by
the Russian governor general. He has
travelled extensively and is Well
known In European university circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
SPRINGFIELD.

SPRINGFIELD. Md. July CA
large crowd attended the tournament
and carnival here yesterday on the
town hall site. The tournament be-
gan at II o'clock am. Joseph Addi-
son delivered the charge to the
knights. The marshals were Hern-
don Peach and John NJ. Bowie, and
the judges Caleb c. Magruder, Daniel
b. Lloyd, Frank NJ. Stephen. George
w. Hardy, William p Magruder.
Harold Slingluff, G. B. Timanus, O.
d. Howell. James b. Thompson.
Bernard Naenner, Richard J. Swami.
DR.. Nelson A. Ryon. A p. Brown, j.
Chew Sheriff, William Luers. Arthur
3. Campbell and Edward A. Fuller.
A brass band was present. and many
other attractions We're offered. in
Guiding dancing, shooting range. for
tune telling, mystic tenpins, bowling.
coin ring andscountry store. Thomas
P. Littlepage was the speaker last
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
STRIKE SETTLED; SHIPS
WHICH WERE IDLE SAIL
Compromise Terms Offered 10000
Marine Workers Send Them
Back to Vessels.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 26.-End of the
strike of 10000 marine workers which
has tied up shipping in Atlantic and
gulf ports for the last three weeks
was announced here today by Gustave
H. Brown, general secretary of the
International Seamen's Union, who
added that ships would be moving
by this afternoon.
The men. Secretary Brown stated,
were satisfied with the terms of
settlement, which include an increase
of SIS a month per man for all eX-
cept the coal passers. who receive a
$40 increase. Latest reports from To-
cal unions all over the country, he
said. showed unanimity in favor of
waving the demands for an eight
hour day at sea and CLOSED shop"
in order to end the strike.
The right of the unions to have
their delegates passed through the
piers and allowed to go aboard the
vessels of the American Steamship
Association was conceded by the en-
ployers. who had. however. rejected
as impracticable the demands for the
eight-hour day and CLOSED shops"
This attitude of the employers was
sustained by the United States Ship
ping Board in drawing up the terms
of settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
SUSPECT MAY BE MOVED,
Efforts by Rockville Authorities to
Take Charge of Caddie.

Steps to bring to Rockville Forrest
Eaglan, colored, former caddie, held
in connection with an attack on Miss
Mary Saunders on July S, were taken
today by Sheriff William L. Aud of
Montgomery county. who applied for
requisition papers to Gov. Harring-
ton.
Sheriff Aud declared that the pris-
oner would be safe in the Rockville
jail, and that his Investigation into
the assault would be aided consid-
erably II the prisoner were brought
into Maryland.
States Attorney Bouic of Montgom-
cry county is taking necessary legal
steps to secure the requisition. In
case no satisfactory reason for hold
ing Eagland in Washington is forth
coming the man will be turned over
to the Maryland authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
HIGHER PAY FOR POLICE
AND F|REMEN SOUGHT
President Berberich of Merchants
and Manufacturers Also Asks
Larger Force.

Increase in the pay of members of
the police and fire departments of the
District of Columbia and increase in
the size of the. police force il asked
in a letter sent yesterday by Presi-
dent Joseph A. Berberich of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton to Vice President Marshall. Mr..
Berberich urges it in order to increase
the efficiency of the two municipal
departments. His letter in part fol-
lows:
There is an unqualified need which
the Congress of the United States
should Immediately realize of a very
substantial increase in = the police
force. 1t is an utter impossibility for
the present forces to properly police
the 100 square miles of territory con-
templated in the District of Columbia
I'VE are sure that IL the members of
Congress will give this situation the
care and attention it deserves they
will realize that their own personal
welfare in addition to the public re-
sponsibility will strongly commend
the matter for their immediate at
tention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
D. C, GIRLS ESSAY WINS.
Juliette F. Lyon Successful in
School Peace League Contest.

BOSTON, July 26.-The names Of
winners in the essay contest Of the
American School Peace League were
announced by the secretary, Mrs. Fan
ME Fern Andrews. here today.
Prizes were offered for essays on
teaching the idea Of a league Of ma
tons by seniors in normal schools
and on "the essential foundations OF
league of nations by seniors OF
high schools.
winners in the normal school COM
petition were Agnes Irene Smith.
Charleston, ILL.,; Lola Agnes Wood,
Towson, Md, and Mildred Lantz, Ma
comb, Ill.
The successful high school con-
testants were Maurice M. Mercer.
Bowling Green. Ohio; Adele Resegand,
Kearny, N. J.. and Juliette F. Lyon,
Washington, D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
Official Announcement.

Official announcement Of the end of
the labor controversy was made by
Secretary Brown, following action
taken by 500 members of the Marine
Firemen's, Oilers and Water Tenders
Union, who voted to accept the terms.
The Cooks and Stewards Association
here soon afterward voted unani-
mously to go back to work. Reports
from all the locals of the Interna-
tional Seamen's Union as to the result
of their vote were expected by 6
o'clock tonight
oscar Carlson, general secretary Of
the Marine Firemen's, Oilers and
Water Tenders Union, declared the
strike is over, and it will not be
more than fourteen hours before
shipping is restored to normal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
RECOMMENDS REPORT OF
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY

Repeal of the Canadian reciprocity
act Of 1911 was recommended today
by the House ways and means COM
mittee. Some democrats Joined with
the republicans in voting for repeal.
but others said that action should be
deferred pending. further investiga-
ton.
The committee also voted to recon-
mend the repeal of the 10 per cent
soft drink war tax. Though no rec
ord vote was taken, democratic MEM
bers urged that all repeats be de-
ferred until means for replacing the
lost revenue were found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
PRESIDENT FEL|C|TATES
| new BRAZIL EXECUTIVE

President Wilson has sent the fol-
owing cablegram to President Pessoa
pf Brazil. on the occasion of the in
kugtration of the Brazilian president
Today at Rio Janeiro:
eeOn this memorable day when at the
FaH of your fellow countrymen you
assume the high mandate to guide the
destfnies of Brazil l wish you on be-
half of the American government and
people the fullest measure of success
IN your enlightened efforts to promote
he progress and prosperity of the
Brazilian people. May 1 add assur-
hnces of my high personal esteem
Ind of the very pleasant memories
left among my fellow countrymen by
your excellency's visit to the United
Btates?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
SUGAR DECLARED PLENTIFUL.
81 Million Pounds Sold by War
Department to Equalization Board.

NEW YORK, July 26.-The War De-
partment has sold to the United States
Sugar Equalization Board $1,000, 900
pounds of refined sugar, it is announc-
of the board, who declared there is
abundance" of raw sugar in the coun-
try: that retail prices should not ex-
coed IL cents a pound and that there
is no need of boarding.
Mr.. Zabriskie declared that the re-
fineries now are working night and
day, and that their combined output
of 41,175,000 pounds a day is being
put into domestic channels of trade
Refners, he said, have not sent a
pound of sugar abroad for two weeks
Expectation will not be resumed until
American needs are entirely met.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
BEER IS BEER, SAYS COURT.
Alcohol, Not Intoxication, Governs
Question. Ruling at Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 26.-Beer is beer,
and need not be intoxicating. and SO
long as it contains as much as one
half of 1 per cent of alcohol it's
manufacture or sale is in violation
of the wartime prohibition act, Fed
eral Judge Page held yesterday. He
oyerruled the demurrer of the Stem
son Brewing Company, setting forth
that the governments information
failed to charge that the company's
beer was intoxicating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
GIRLS PARADE TODAY.
Visitors at Tidal Basin Beach Will
See Prettiest Win CUPS.

All roads will lead to the tidal basin
beach this afternoon, where there is
to be held at , o'clock a bathers'
parade In connection with the parade
the prettiest girl and the girl wear
ing the prettiest costume will be pre-
scented prize cups. The committee in
charge has given warning that cos
tunes must comply with regulations
of the beach.
Weather conditions and the program
indicated at noon that there would
be a large crowd on hand to view
the parade. and the mermaids. and.
incidentally, to obtain ideas for the
latest creations in bathing suits. A
competent committee will pick the
winners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
Express Companies Use Box Cars.

The necessity for using express cars
to handle the equipment of returning
overseas soldiers has caused express
companies to utilize box cars for their
regular business. Director General
Hines announced yesterday that
everything possible was being done
to minimize the inevitable incon-
-venience and delays arising from the
use of cars not equipped for express
business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
BULGARIAN ATROCITIES.
Results of Ill Treatment
of PEOPLE in Eastern Macedonia.

Seryice). - Bulgarian oppression in
eastern Macedonia during the period
of occupation of that territory re-
suited in the reduction of the popu-
lation by almost 100.0 and the death
of some $4,000 inhabitants in the
course of three years of hunger and
i'll treatment, according to a report Of
an interallied commission just sub
mitted
In addition to the $4,000 who died.
deuorted to Bulgaria. 10000 to $4,000
emigrated to Bulgaria to escape
famine. about 10000 of the deportees
and emigrants died in Bulgaria. and
between 5000 and 10000 Of the $4,000
Mussulmans enrolled in the Turkish
and Bulgarian armies have not re-
turned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
MAY CURE SPEECH DEFECTS.
D. c. Public Schools May Have De-
partment for Correction.

A department for the correction of
speech defects may be established
next fall in the public schools of
Washington if findings brought to
Washington by Superintendent Ernest
l.. Thurston are found available for
recommendation to the board of edu-
cation.
Mr.. Thurston returned to Washing
ton yesterday afternoon from trip
to New York, where he talked with
educators and visited schools where
such defects are corrected. The board
of education, at meeting during the
past school semester. recommended
that some action looking toward the
elimination of speech defects in public
school pupils here be taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
CAPITOL HEIGHTS.

CAPITOL HEIGHTS. Md. July II.
A meeting Of the welcomeHome
Club has been called for tonight IN
fire department headquarters. when
arrangements for the welcoming
home ceremonies to be EXTENDED
Capitol Heights war heroes August
% will be discussed. The meeting
has been called by Mayor John
Gabriel, who is chairman of the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
Jugoslavian Disorders Denied.

PARIS, July 25.-Rumors of mutiny
and other troubles in Jugoslavia
were denied officially at Laibach Gin
lugoslavia). according to n dispatch
received today from Laibach via
Vienna and Basel. The dispatch said
that 1t was stated officially that or
ier and tranquility prevail throughout
he country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
TRANSPORT TRAIN IN IOWA.
U. S. Expedition Reaches Dennison
in Successful Trip.

Word has been received here that
the Motor Transport Corps trans
continental train that left Washing
ton July arrived at Dennison, Iowa,
today, on schedule time, just eighteen
days of travel out Of Washington. To
date the train has been running on
schedule time despite more or less
troublesome delays, due to bad condl-
ton of roads, heavy dust and weak
bridges.
The progress of the train continues
to be marked by a succession of
hearty welcomes and entertainments
by private citizens. public officials
and all the various war activities or
CARNATIONS.
Next weeks itinerary will take the
train to North Platte, Neb., a dis
lance of $40 miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
TOLEDO ELECTION ASKED.
Business Men Seek Vote on Street
Car Custer Ordinance Repeal.

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 26.-Final de-
cision was made late yesterday to
avert the threatened removal Of street
cars from the streets of Toledo. when
business interests agreed upon a
form of petition which will be circu-
lated for a special election to repeal
the city's custer ordinance. Under the
ordinance, which is to take effect July
80, the Toledo Railway and Light
Company is ordered to remove all Of
its cars because of recent advance
in fares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-26
RIGHT TO VOTE UPHELD.
Tennessee Court Rules on Law Civ.
ing Suffrage to Women.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 26.-The
Tennessee supreme court today upheld
the validity of the law recently en-
acted by the legislature giving women
the right to vote in municipal and
presidential election, reversing Cham
cellor James B. Newman of this coun-
ty, who some weeks ago held the act
was violative of the state constitu-
ton.