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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
FRACTURED SKULL RESULT OF FALL FROM
 ROOF OF DWELLING

Clarence Estes, 2s, was carried to the Hnlman hospital late yesterday afternoon as the result of injuries sustained when he fell from the sec ond story of the building at 10401s Nineteenth street, north. He was unconscious when picked up imme- diately afterward by Johns ambu- lance, but regalned consciousness shortly after reaching the hospital.
 He is still in a serious condition. according to the attending physicians as the result of fractured skull and severe abrasions caused by the fall. It appears that Estes was mak- ing some repairs on the roof of the porch on the front of the house and lost his footing. Az he fell he landed on his side, his head striking the concrete walk and fracturing the skull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
BOER LEADER DIES
 IN SOUTH AFRICA
DeWet Was Commander in- Chief of Forces in War
 of 1899
Bv Aasocinted pre.s

Bioemfonteln, Union of South Af- rica, February 3.-Ben. Christin De- Wet. commander-in-c chief of the Boer forces in the war of 1899. died at his home in Dewetsdorp today (Friday).
 Christian Rudulf DeWet was born October ' 1854, at Leeuwkop, in the Smithfield district of south Africa. He served in the first Anglo Boer war of 18S0-S1 and was a member of the Volksraad when the second war in which he took such a promi- nent part, broke out.
 He was given an obscure command [ first, but was later sent to relieve General Cronje, whom he succeeded upon the latter's surrender.
 His operations against the British were mark ed by considerable strategi- cial ability, his forces falling upon and annihilating Isolated British posts, while the enemys columns at tempted In vain to surround him.
 In the peace negotiations of 1902 he took prominent part and later visited Europe with other Boer gen erals. seeking without avail a modif1- cation of the terms of peace con cluded at Pretoria.
 He was elected a member of the first parliament of the Orange River SoAohy III 1SUt, ana was appointed minister of agriculture.
 Headed Rebellion
 shortly after the outbreak of the World war he headed a rebellion in the Orange Free State and western Transvaal, which was suppressed by the government forces after a brief month of fighting, in which a son. Daniel was killed, and General De Wet himself wounded. When his forces surrendered to those under Gen. Louis Botha, DeWet succeeded in escaping with 25 men, but was captured a few days later.
 For this rebellion he was tried, and in June. 1915, convicted of treason and sentenced to six years imprison- ment with fine of st0,O00. He was released, however after being con fined only six months.
 While maintaining his stand for the freedom of South Africa, he did not again participate in armed revolt, and in 1916 was Instrumental in nipping another rebellion in the bud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
STRIKERS CLASH
 WITH GUARDSMEN
Labor Disorders Arise at Plant of Newport Roll
 ing Mill
Rr Associated Frogs

Newport. Ky. February 5.-An- other series of clashes between Ken lucky istate troops and strikers and their sympathizers growing out of the labor disorders at the plant of the Newport Rolling mills occurred on the streets of this city today. Nu- msrous shots were fired, but so far ss could be learned, no one was struck by bullets. Several persons however, are reported to have been beaten.
 While none of the clashes were as serious as those on the preceding Sunday when two men were shot and at least s score of others were beaten including both union and nonunion men, the state troops were called on to repulse two attacks. Several mem bers of the attacking parties were arrested and taken to the temporary guard house at the military head quarters Inside the plant. In each case, it was announced the soldiers fired only after being fired upon
 Among those arrested was Jack Niemeyer. former president of local No. 15 of the strikers union Nie- meyer. with several others, was ar rested when the soldiers rushed a mob which had attacked a truck guarded by the troops conveying mill employees from the plant. He Is being held on suspicion.
 Police Send Appeal
 Outside of the clashes between the Euardsmen and the strike sympa- thizers. the principal development of the day was the questioning by the police of the authority of the soldiers to override them in the department of law, and sending an appeal to Washington and to Frankfort asking that . stop be put to the situation said to be caused by military occupa- ton.
 The letters, citing several cases of alleged "outrages" committed by the guardsmen were sent to Senators A. O. Stanley and Richard P Ernst, Congressman A R. Rouse and State Representative Charles Truesdale They were signed by City School Commissioner Harry Arlington and others.
 The uaH WAS Teptele with numerous rumors, most of which, when run down were found to be without foun- dation. Numerous complaints, 1t was said, were received at police head quarters during the day from per sons residing in the strike zone, pro testing against the methods used by the soldiers in carrying out their or ders. Several families tonight left their homes in the mill district and sought shelter at the city building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
DEATHS

Joseph F. Hudson--Age 72, died at a local infirmary at 2:30 o'clock yes terday morning. The remains were sent from Johns undertaking par lors at noon yesterday to the form CT home of the deceased at Hance- vile for burial.
 Mrs. Katherine J. Horst--Age TO, died at the residence of Mrs. E. Bass, 531 Miller avenue, last night. She is survived by two sons, William of Baltimore and Morris of Allentown, Pa. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Johns.
 Mrs. Cordelia Payton-Age 53, died yesterday at the family residence. Shades Valley. Survived by 8 daughter and a son. Body will be shipped to Pelham this morning for funeral service and interment by Woodin.
 Charles Mayfield-The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mayfield, died yesterday at local infirmary. Body will be shipped to Acmar this morning for funeral service and interment by Woodin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
OFFICIALS BELIEVE
 MAN TRIED TO SELL
 DRUG TO ACTRESS
(ContInucd From Pnwe orcl

amount of lingerie, which, under stand, he gave to a young grl-a very young creature in whom he was interested and who lived at home With her mother. All of this he charged to MT. Taylor's account at a Los Angeles department store, l was told. This naturally enraged the dl- rector when he returned from abroad.
 One day, to show his affection and regard for MT, Taylor. Sands drew up contract stating he would be the directors servant for life, would all ways be his slave. l don't know what happened to the document, but I do know MT. Taylor laughed about it."
 The search through the directors belongings today brought forth mes sages and notes from many film &C., tresses, including Blanch Sweet and Gloria Swanson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
DAVID REEVES DIES
 AT HOME IN EUFAULA

Eufaula, February 5.-(Special)- David Reeves, age 35, died at a To. cal infirmary here tonight after a three days illness Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Harmon Lampley. Mir. Reeves was the son of Dr. w. N Reeves and the grandson of John M McNab, Eufaula's pioneer banker.
 Besides his sister Mrs. Lampley, MT Reeves is survived by two brothers pr. J. M. Reeves of Eufaula and Charles Reeves of Tarrytown, N. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
MAN ATTACKED BY
 SHARK AND KILLED
By Assocrarsd Press

London, February 5.--WhiIe sWlm- ming in the sea at Coogee, a seaside resort near Sydney. Australia. Mich ael Coghlan, aged 1S years. was at tackled by a shark and fatally bitten, says a Reuter- dispatch from Sydney his arms were almost severed.
 A returned soldier, Jack Chalmers, swam to the rescue and dragged Coughlan from the sharks jaws. Other swimmers carried Coughlan out of the water. but he died on the beach. Thousands of mortified spec tators witnessed the tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
HOME BURGLARIZED

The home of Mrs. c. Nj Beavers, 4sza Cliff Road, was entered last night some time between the hours of 7:so and s3o while the family was at church and valuable plati- mum pin, set with diamonds. stolen It is thought that the thieves en- tered the house through a side win dow. In addition to the pin two purses containing about SEQ in cur renew were taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
REFUSE TO RESIGN Fly Associated Press

Picking, February 5. - Premier LianE Shih-Yi and several of his min isters are still on sick leave, refus- ing to resign, but insisting that the President must dismis them or re- call them to office. President Hsu .Shi- Chang Is in serious dilemma with regard to the cabinet situation on account of the pressure brought against him by the rival forces of Gen. Wu Pei-Fu and Gen. Chang Tsao-Lin. His hesitation Is offend Ing both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
TAYLOR WAS ONCE
 IN kLONDIKE REGION

Juneau, Alaska. February 5.-wn- liam Desmond Taylor, motion picture director slain at Los Angeles, play Cd in his own stock company at Fair banks, Skagway and other Alaska towns during the winter of 1909, ac- cording to residents here. He once was interested in mining ventures near Dawson and in the Klondike district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
RUN FOR YoUR MONEY

From Science and Invention.
 Sparks; My doctor advised me to take up motoring for my health; said needed exercise"
 Plugge; 'Pshaw, running car is no exercise"
 Sparks: NO, but getting the money to pay for 1t is."
 The highbrow girl was talking. From Tit Bits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
THE WEATHER
By Aasociated Press

Washington, February 5.--Ala- bama; Local rains with mild temper ature Monday; Tuesday fair. much colder.
 Georgia: Rain Monday, warmer in interior; Tuesday generally fair and colder.
 Mississippi: Local rains Monday colder by Monday night; Tuesday fair. much colder.
 Tennessee: Rain Monday; colder in west portion; Tuesday fair, much colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
MOTION PICTURE ACTOR Us RELEASED FROM IIfsTnnK

Los Angeles. February 5.-A mo. tion picture actor, termed by the DO. lice and deputy sheriffs as A "sus- peet' In connection with the murder here last Wednesday night of Vii liam Desmond Taylor, director, was taken into custody tonight, taken to the scene of the staying, and later re- ceased With instructions to keep in touch with the officers.
 Los Angeles. February 5.--A tale of how he had known William Des- mond Tylor film director under the name of William Cunningham Deane Tanner was told here today by Harry Foster, proprietor of an antique shop.
 Foster formerly was in the same business in New York where, he said, he met Deane Tanner once or twice week for years and knew his hab- it's and his family.
 Tanner then was a partner in an antique shop at Thirty-first street and Fifth avenue said Foster. His two business associates were A. J. Crawford and man named Barker. That was about Is years ago, and for several years, until the antique shop went bankrupt, I called on Tanner as salesman. After the shop went, lost sight of Tanner until about a month ago here in Los Angeles.
 Refused to Recognize Him
 At that time well dressed man entered my shop. l recognized him immediately but he refused to recog- nize me. He assumed the role of a stranger, l asked him if I could help him in looking over my goods and he replied curtly, No, I'm just looking around
 At first I thought I might have been mistaken in identifying him as Tanner. After l had watched him flor a time as he wandered around the shop, l decided I had been cor rect.
 Aren't you Mir. Tanner asked. stepping up to him. Mir Tanner, formerly of the antique shoop in New York
 He looked up briefly and replied l was mistaken and hurried out of the shop. He never returned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-06
I0CAI. DATA

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. m., 9oth meridian time, February 5. 1922:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01
WEBSTER

Duck Greek, January 29-Several
tobacco buyers were seen on this
creek last week. Most everyone has
sold
Mr.. VIII Risen and family visited
their daughter, Mrs. Carl Olson Sum
day afternoon.
Loyal Dewitt was caller on the
creek Sunday.
Mr.. Hiram Hadley, who is employed
Earl Kintz' spent. Sunday with home
folks.
Floyd Waddell and Roy Husto1,
spent Sunday evening at Ole Olson's.
Fred Griffin and family and Mrs.
|. H. Geddes spent Sunday at Hiram
Hadley's.
Merle Hadley and Theodore Olson
attended church at LaFarge Wednes-
day evening.
Bessie Risen .calledon Agnes Had
ley Sunday afternoon.
Emma Olson spent Saturday and
Sunday with her sister, Thena at La
Fargo, WHO'S attending high school.
Ole and Theodore Olson attended
the dance at Rockton Saturday night.
Our school is progressing very nice
" under the management of Mrs.
Lena Strait. Mickie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01
FREEMAN

william johnson delivered a crop Of
tobacco Monday, which brought the
neat little sum Of S3,4T2. IL was rails
ed on the Henry Pierce farm. Mr..
has rented the land TO Ed Finigan for
1922. Ed Is q good worker and viii
no doubt clean up bunch Of money.
Mrs. Lee Berry is on the sick list.
Richard Finley Of Bona ridge Is
making HIS home with the Leahy fam
ny.
Dick Rogers took in the carnival at
Lacrosse last week.
The dance at Robert Mahan's was
van attended, Richard Harrison, mu-
aician.
VIM. Sheen has rented tobacco land
Of Mrs. Burns.
George Dunn, our patrolman, has
been crowdnig the snowdrifts out OF
the road.
Jesse Hayden and Richard Harri-
son were business callers in Viroqua
Saturday.
viii Laven is chopping wood for
VIM. Lynn.
Little Francis Finley, was coastine
witha bunch of boys and girls and the
sled turned turtle, breaking his nose.
The twins who arrived at the James
Copas horne Sunday sure put sun
Anime and vim IN the heart of Jim.
Tick Tuily, the Utica land scalper
has taken Joe Woods in as partner
Joe IL an old hand at the business.
Victor Leshy called at the Brophy
home Sunday. -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01
JEFFERSON

Bud, January 30-Sleigh riding Is
the latest fad these days, cars being
put up for the winter.
A large number of young people
attended the party at Hudson's Sat
urday evening. A good time was re.
ported by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elef johnson spent
Sunday at Ole Tryggestad's.
A few from Bud attended the dance
at Chaseburg Saturday night.
Edward Olson returned to his home
at Chippewa Falls last Tuesday. His
aunt, Mrs. John Thompson accom-
panied him.
Quite surprise was sprung on Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Peterson Saturday
evening and delightful time was
had by all.
Hazel Forum spent Sunday at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Albert Thomp-
son.
Hazel Hanson entertained some OF
her friends Friday evening.
The Viroqua High School and Train
ing School students from here were
home over Sunday.
Margaret Elefson of Retreat, spent
the week end at Rob Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Forum and
Geo. Bakken's Sundayed at Elef Koi-
den's.
Inga Thompson is still on the sick
list. Budite.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01
CRITICISM AND NAGGING

Constructive criticism is beneficial
to any community. Nagging and fault
finding are destructive. Yet both are
to be found everywhere.
Constructive criticism points out the
weak spots in scheme or undertake
ing in fair minded but forceful man
ner. Nagging picks it to pieces with
out reason or remedy.
Often man is sincerely DESTROYS of
doing something for the general i'm
provement of the town in which he
lives. The Improvement he advocates
may be of no more benefit to him than
to any other citizen, yet there is in
variably someone ready to impute a
selfish or Interior motive to his efforts.
In time such a man, if he is not
endowed with extraordinary patience,
becomes weary of repeated nagging
and ceases his efforts for the COM
munity good.
The town gains nothing from this
nagging, but loses much through the
future apathy Of the one whose loyal
efforts were so unjustly attacked.
legitimate commentator is a boost
err and a builder.
Nagging is a grave digger.
Which is best for this community !?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01
A DUTY WE ALL OWE

How many children of other people
do you meet in the run of day?
How many Of those children do you
pass without any form of greeting?
How many of them are completely
ignored?
We owe a duty to every child that
we meet. That duty is to let the
child know that it is among its friends
and its protectors, that the mere pres
ence of an adult in its vicinity is a
guarantee that it is safe from all
harm.
Children should be taught to re-
spect their elders, but never to fear
them.
When fear enters the heart of a
child respect and confidence begin to
disappear. That is one Of the first
steps toward waywardness, and the
others are easy to take.
A kindly word of greeting to the
child we meet costs us nothing, It's
effect is seen not only in the bright
ness of the little countenance, but
also in the sunshine that premeates
its soul in after years.
Smile when you meet them. They
will soon be smiling in return.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01
WHY NOT AT HOME?


We are all applauding the efforts
Of the wise men in Washington to eff
feet an adjustment of the differences
that are estranging the nations of the
earth, and we earnestly hope their
labors may ultimately bear fruit
But why stop with nations?
Why not extend the peace making
to the home town?
In every town there are many diff
iferences between people-some slight
and others intensely bitter.
A quiet meeting and a sincere eff
fort on the part of both parties to a
misunderstanding wouli in most cases
result in the restoration of harmony
and bring the two contending forces
together for united pull in the inter
est of community betterment.
Before raising our eyes to the moon
let's first see what we have at our
own feet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01

Hard Times dance.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Marks,
baby girl. Saturday morning, Jan.
uary 28th.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs,
Haskell Seymour is suffering with
bronchitis.
While in the buggy near the kitch-
en- stove, the little son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Cilly fell and was burned
about the face and hands.
Mrs. n. Frey is hostess this week
to friend humps.
Bert Powell of Badax was a bust.
ness caller Saturday.
School closed Friday to enable the
teachers to attend the teachers meet
ing at Stoddard.
Saturday forenoon the village was
saddened by the sudden death of Geo.
Green, who died almost Immediately
after being struck on the back by a
falling tree. The heartfelt sympathy
of the whole community goes out to
his bereaved mother.
DE. Newton and Clifford Dyer at
tended the carnival at Lacrosse Sat
urday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brannen were
Lacrosse callers Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Olson and fam.
lily of Lansing were callers at the
Mrs. Sam Ames home in the village
Sunday.
Marion Johnson is staying at the
Kloak home while her mother is at
the hospital with the baby.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Brandt
of Cooley Valley, a girl, Sunday JAG
nary 29th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01
ONE OF THE MANY

One Of the many reasons for the
sluggish condition Of business in this
country Is the fact that there Is lit
tie foreign demand for our agricultu-
raj and manufactured products.
This slump in demand is purely the
result Of chaotic financial conditions
abroad. They cannot afford to buy
our products at the present depreciat-
ed value Of foreign currency.
If Europe succeeds in its effort to
organize a gigantic international f.
nance Notwithstanding similar
to our federal reserve system--it viii
gradually restore conditions to some
thing approaching normally and oper
up the foreign markets to our surplus
products.
There is a slow but gradual i'm
provement in this country, but we can
hardly expect anything of radical
nature until adequate market facilities
are created for our products.
In the meantime we should consider
ourselves fortunate that conditions
with us are no worse.
Even as they are, America today is
the favored land of the gods.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-01
DE SOTO

DeS0tO, January 29--Mrs. w. j.
Lawrence visited a few days in Prai-
RE du Chen last week.
Ed Olson has just recovered from
a severe attack of humps.
Peter Peterson is very i'll with rheu-
matism at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Albert Olson of Retreat. Miss
Gladys Jacobus is nursing him.
Rob and Guy French arrived Sat
urday to spend few days with their
mother, Mrs. N. French.
Mrs. Ament of Victory was quite
in last week.
Hans Vangen of Retreat was a De-
Soto business caller last Tuesday.
Oliver Hayden returned Saturday
from a weeks attendance at the good
roads school in Madison.
Dan Lucy of Ferryville was a bust
ness caller in the village Wednesday.
Opal Pulham of Victory called on
friends in DeSoto Saturday.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenneth Davis of Retreat had an at
tack of tonsilitis last week.
Mrs. G.. F. Andrews called on the
doctor at the Lutheran hospital one
day last week.
Miss Esther Doyle was a Lacrosse
caller Thursday last.
Mesdames f. H. and C e. Dyer
went to Lacrosse Thursday evening
to attend the play featuring Chauncey
Olcott.
Mrs. VIM. Hammes of Prairie du
Chen visited couple of days in De
Soto last week.
Mrs. James johnson came down
Wednesday to supernitend the moving
of her household goods to yiroaua.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lenard Wolf was very i'll but is now
recovering.
Mr.. Warren Smith is suffering with
pneumonia.
About eighty-five people attended
the dance Friday evening. Prizes for
the best dressed were awarded to Miss
Catherine Brown and Richard Lotus.
The most comical were given to Mrs.
Cleh Emerson and Buford Inman.
This is the first masquerade given by
the club and was highly successful.
In two weeks the club viii give a