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The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
ANNAPOLIS INQUIRY
DRAWS NEAR CLOSE
Naval Board Now to confine
Task to Fixing Responsible
ity for Arrangements.
DRINKING PROBE FINISHED
Sole Object Fixed by DENLY
Was to Get Facts on Lack
of Discipline at Ball.
BY Intern.tsen.i News servscs.


ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 4.-There were
indications today that further ses-
sions Of the board which is invest
eating drinking in connection with
the ball given by the Midshipmen IN
Philadelphia after the football game
Of November rs. would be brief and
that they probably would conclude
by tomorrow.
The board has determined that it
would confine further testimony 20
fixing responsibility for the arrange
ments and the lack Of supervision at
the ball. which Secretary DENLY has
assumed to be the fact in the pre-
cept given 10 the board.
DRINKING INQUIRY DONE.
During the first session held on
Friday last there was some testi-
mony tending TO show the amount OF
intoxication among the Midshipmen
on that occasion, but this viii be
kept out in the future. as IL Ia in
no way included with the task
placed upon the board by Secretary
DENLY.
The work of the board is still fur
ther lightened by the fact that Rear
Admiral Henry B. Wilson. superin-
tendent Of the academy, has def
nitely assumed the full responsibility
for the arrangements. However.
other witnesses will be called 80 that
all the facts connected with the ball
may be known.
BALL ARRANGEMENTS.
Lieut.. Russell S. Berkey. assistant
to the commandant of Midshipmen.
was the only witness this morning.
He brought out that the arrange
ments for the dance were left to the
Midshipmen's committee. headed by
Midshipman Castera. but that the
authorities had been assured that
hotel detectives and ushers. as well
as members Of the committee, would
be constantly on duty.
SAW NO DISORDER.
Lieut.. Berkey said he was on the
dance floor or making inspections
at different times between IL p. m
up to and after O'Clock Sunday
morning. but at no time did he no
tice any improper conduct other
than that OF the several undesirable
and boisterous civilians, who were
elected. Lieut. Berkey also said ne
made IL his business TO conduct an
inspection of boxes in the balconies
reserved for notable guests One
Of these had been set apart for
Secretary of the Navy DENLY. He
said Mr.. Denby's box was not oc-
cupied at the inspection made at
III O'Clock. but when he went there
at midnight Mr.. DENLY was there.
Lieut.. Berkev said he and his
marty left the ballroom between
l2:40 a. m. and !. and that he re-
turned again at 2. but that at no
time did any acts OF improperly
come under his observation.
Other witnesses examined today
were Lieuts. Harry E. Shoemaker
and o. L. Downs. both assistants
in the executive department. Their
testimony was substantially in cor
roboration Of that OF Lieut.. Berkey
as to many Of the details OF ar
raneements and the general good
conduct prevailing at the ball.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Mrs. Josephine Marks,
POet-PlayWright. Dies

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Dec. A.
Mrs. Josephine Preston Peabody
Marks. poet and playwright, died at
her home here today after an illness
Of several months
She was widely known through
winning the Stratford-on-Avon prize
in 1910 for her drama, THE Piper" 4"
She was instructor Of English litera-
ture at Wellesley College from 1901
to 1908. She married Lionel 8.
Marks. professor Of mechanical en-.
gineering at Harvard in 1906.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Calls Love Tangle
"FancifuI GouIash."
BY International News Service.

NEW YORK, Dec 4-"Picayune
publicity" was the reply which Mrs.
Eugene v. Brewster made at her
home in Roslyn. L. l.. today to the
latest explanation" Of the love
tangle involving the name Of her
millionaire husband and Miss cor,
liss Palmer. beauty contest winner
Mrs. Brewster Is suing the motion
picture magazine publisher for sepa
ration and for $500 a month tenn
porary alimony pending the out
come of the action. She says this
amount is needed for the main
tenance Of her home.
Today Mrs. Brewster was i'll and
could not be seen. She gave out a
statement, however. which read in
part:
At this time. do not intend to
make any statement or to lower
sny dignity to reply to a lot Of
sentimental lies and fanciful
goulash. the purpose of which is
evident to the public.
1t is beneath me entirely to
reply to such picayune publicity
The truth Of what / have to
~ SiOulu De IOTCeQ 10 DO
so. will come out at the proper
time.
Mrs. Brewster instructed her maic
to say that any further information
regarding the affair would have tc
come from her counsel, State Sena
tor Charles +. Murphy.
Miss Palmer and Brewster were
found at the Brewster home in Nor
mandy Park. Morristown, N. J..
where they are living with the girl.
mother. Mrs. James Palmer Simone
and her three sisters. ranging In ags
from fourteen to five. Brewster de
clared that he loved Miss Palmer
deeply and intended to marry her.
Miss Palmer's version of her life
at the Brewster home in Roslyn diff
fers widely from that related in the
complaint filed by Mrs Brewster.
Mrs. Brewster's admiration ot
Miss Palmer's beauty. it also tran
spired during the interview. was
largely instrumental in her having
been picked as the prize winner
Brewster himself favoring another
contestant.
Miss Palmer at that time said thai
Mrs. Brewster showered her with
affection and urged her to remair
at the country estate, declaring sh,
was lonesome" and needed a WON
an companion.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Senator Edge Offers Aid
In jersey Murder Case

NEW BRUNSWICK. N. j.. Dec
limited States Senator Walter
E. Edge has offered his assistance
to James Mills. husband of Mrs.
Eleanor r. Mills. who with DIR.
Edward w. Hall, was murdered
on September IA, it was learned to-
day when Mills made public a
letter he had received from the
Senator.
Mills severely criticised the off.
cials and declared that the grand
jury investigation was nothing
more than a "grandstand play"
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Three Men Die in Fire
In Fraternity House

WATERVILLE. Me-. Dec. A.
Three college students were burned
to death today in fire at the
lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
House. They were A. L. Andrews,
Northport. Me-; w. l.. Fry, Revere,
Mass; and Carl Swarorgy, Surrey,
Me. A number of other students
were driven to the street.
The bodies were so badly burned
they could not be Identified. The
cause Of the fire has not been de.
termined. The building was de.
stroyed
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Aid for North Carolina
Fire Victims Sought

NEW BERN, N. c., Dec. 4.-De-
claring the city is struggling under
an overwhelming burden, Mayor
Clark, Of New Bern, today issued an
appeal for assistance as a result of
the fire which wiped out q big sec.
tion Friday.
The relief committee in charge
says 100000 is needed to relieve the
situation. Blankets have arrived
from the Norfolk naval base and
tents from Camp Bragg.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05

Corps, for gal
lantry in action
near Landreville.
France. ten days
before the armis-
tice.
The presenta-
ton was made
in the office Of
Secretary DENLY
IN the presence
Of a gathering
of ranking Ma
rine and naval Of
ficers. The cita-
ton states that
W h e n Captain
Montague's COM
pany was held
lid he YOlun.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05

bring her back TO the CapltaI CITY.
Mrs. Nolan was here for the
ten years her husband was fighting
for the minimum wage bill for Gov
ernment employees. Representative
Nolan was the first, and for q long
time the only union man In Con-
gress.
Corlis Teresa Nolan, only child
of the late Representative and Mrs.
Nolan, was in the House when
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth
were received. Seeing the pretty
child by her fathers side. the
Queen kissed her, exciaiming, so
II was you that brought the sun:
shine to California"
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Steamer and Tow, Lost
For Three DAYS. Found

SAULT STE. MARIE, Dec. A.
The steamer Thomas Maytham and
tow barge Tyrone. of the General
Transit Company of Cleveland. with
crew Of thirty men, which for
three days were believed here to
have been lost in the sixty-mile-per.
hour gale that swept from the
Northwest on Lake Superior, Thurs
day night. arrived here safely today
"I have never seen such a storm
as We experienced" said Captain
Ed Recor, of the Maytham.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05

tarily led a group Of men In a
flanking movement against a wither-
ing machine-gun fire and heavy
artillery bombardment and took the
town of Landreville, capturing $50
prisoners"
Captain Montague is the son of
Representative Andrew ]. Montague
of Virginia. who was former gov
ernor of the Old Dominion. The
young ofifcer'is well known Ii Wash.
ington.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Mother Saves
Child in Crash
But Not Self
Interuat,op.i Nevs Service,

Infernational News Service.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Dee. 4.
A MOTHERS remonition
"A saved the life Of her
tMee-year-old son this after.
noon when . brick wall Of .
three-stOry building collapsed.
Mrs. C. L. Williams. the mother.
was caught beneath the fall
ing wall and lies IN . hospital
seriously hurt.
Lying on . cot. she told Of
hearing the rumble Of falling
brick. Sensing danger. she hur-
riedly pushed her little three
year-old boy into the street.
Before she could emerge to
safety herself, the wall caved
In with q crash.
Seven others suffered serious
injuries from the cave-h.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Richmond Police Arrest
Four for Drug Traffic

RICHMOND, Va. Dec. 4.-Po-
lice have captured three white men
and one negro on the charge of
having cocaine in their possession,
the officers taking $4,000 worth
when the men were captured at
local hotel.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05

AHADYLENNE OBENCHAIN, tuice tried
1H for the slaying of J. Belton Kennedy, UhO
sDas freed yesterday in Los Angeles lOhen the
State dropped the case against her. With
Mrs. Obenchain is pictured Arthur C. BWch,
a co-defendant, Uho must face a Iunacy conf
n,ission, and her estranoed husbqnd, Ralph
Obenchain
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
LEAVES sa6, 900 ESTATE.

Mrs. Annie Hebsacker, who died
November IS, left an estate valued
al more than s36, 900, according 10
petition for letters testAmenu-y
filed yesterday in Probate Court ny
her daughter. Amalia M. Ryan, VINO
is sole beneficiary under the VIII
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05

were eldttu yes
terday when il
became known
that shs may
take the place
occupied by her
husband in Con-
yress. Dispatches
from California
state that the
Labor party Of
s an Francisco
unanimously has
indorsed = M r 8 .
Nolan for the Of
flee. This and
h er popularity
among the WON.
en- voters may
be enough to
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Captain Wins
Cross for ValOr

Secretary of the Navy DENLY
yesterday presented a Distinguished
Service Cross to Capt. Robert l..
Montague. aide to Gen. John A.
Lejeune, commandant Of the Marine
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05

MIss FRANCES O. BIRK-
m HEAD. whose S1ee,eoe
love balm" suit Against Gov
ernor Lee Russell Of Missis-
stppi b scheduled 30 begin In
Oxford, Miss, today.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Mrs. Brimmer Feared
Cloud OUer Marriage
Wrote Prof Tiernan of Premonition of I'm
pending Evil and Soon Regretted
Wedding.

Mrs. Blanche Brimmer had a premonition that a
cloud would overhang her marriage to Professor
Tiernan and four hours after the ceremony she re-
gretted her act the following letters show. Incl
dentaly they the last of the series of her re-
mafkable missives to the college professor.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05

of Miss Palmer as the most beau
tiful. / concurred and signed her
to a contract"
The Washington herald., 1922-12-05
Hope Mrs. Nolan
Twill Return Here

Friends here of Mrs. May Hunt
Nolan, widow of Representative
John 1. Nolan, of San Francisco,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
FIRE IN A STORAGE ROOM

Ebert Hubbard once said that ut is
the first five minutes OF fire that
counts" And the idea was surely
exemplifed this afternoon when spon-
taneous combustion ignited a pile of
.debres in the storeroom of the rear of
Mullen's grocery store. The blaze
generated with suddenness that was
astonishing, and it threatened to de-
velop into a fire that could easily have
swept off the surrounding wooden
buildings, but our fire departments
usual snappy response to the alarm
nipped it in the bud and the damage
was inconsequental. Nothing like a
fire close to home to make a person
think seriously, and when the Censor
editor stepped to the back door and
was met by that binding smudge, it
was certainly great relief to think
of our efficient truck and department,
and our gratitude went out to the pro-
pressive men through whose efforts
the city of Viroqua possesses such a
fine piece of fire-fighting equipment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
BUSINESS OPENINGS, ETC.

Formal opening Of H. e. Rogers
fine new store in the south room of the
Masonic Temple building will occur
next Thursday, June %, regardless of
whether all the special trimmings
which Henry has ordered to delight
the eye arrive or not. Special fur
niture, drinking fountain, and other
conveniences have been ordered and
when placed in position will make the
store a model of beauty and utility.
Henry is one of that choice company
of real good scouts whom everybody
loves, and his legion of friends join
in hearty congratnlation over his fine
location. Drop in on Thursday and
shake hands with the old scout. CT
gars for the gemmen and carnations
for the ladies will be on tap.
Jacob Sovde of Readstown has en-
rolled among Viroqua residents, hav-
ing purchased the City Restaurant
from Chris Thompson and is now in
charge of the same. Mr.. Sovde is a
fine gentleman and responsible citizen
and the Censor welcomes him to res
ideBce among as and hopes that he
win achieve a goodly measure of busi-
ness success.
Henry Running, that old veteran
caterer whom every one in these parts
knows and likes, is busily engaged in
fitting up his building Just north of
the Masonic Temple, and expects that
he will be open for business in his res
taurant by Saturday afternoon or even
ing. Henry says the place is too small
to be named yet, so until a name is
selected it will be known as Running's
place and Henry would like to meet
all the old customers there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
BOY SCOUTS GET
CHAUTAUQUA BENEFIT

In order to stimulate the Boy Scout
movement in Viroqua. the guarantors
of the Chautauqua have decided that
all proceeds of the Chautauqua above
expenses will go TO the Boy, Scouts
d. E. Slack, Post Commander Of the
American Legion, has consented to act
as big brother TO the Scouts, and what
Bud takes hold of goes. Arrangements
have been made 20 have the boys de-
liver tickets 20 all those who signed up
last year. There is only one way to
make the Chautauqua deeently profit
able to the Scouts and that is 70 have
a large advance sale of season tickets.
Half of the money for season ticket
sale, above certain amount, goes to
the Scouts, but local parties do not
share in the single admission sale, so
all who contemplate attending a part
of the attractions should buy season
tickets. 1t will cost them no more
and viii help the Scouts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
BOOST THE CELEBRATION

The American Legion Fourth of
July celebration in yiroqua is going
to cost more than $4,000, and it is hop
ed that the business men will respond
literally in order that the committee
will not be embarrassed for lack Of
funds to make this the success it can
be if all are willing to cooperate. One
canvass of the town was made, but
the solicitors did not realize how big a
thing the celebration was going to be,
and the contributors pledged themsel-
yes for small amounts, and will be ask
ed to raise the amounts.
One of the big things you will see
at the celebrations will be a big open
air wedding. 1t will be some stunt.
-Four bands will furnish music. The
parade is going TO be a monster, and
every business man should be repre-
sented in it. Commence to plan your
float.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
We WIN THREE STRAIGHT

yiroqna bah team annexed their
third straight victory last Sunday
when they went to Sparta and defeat
ed that strong reorganized team to
z, in a fast and practically errorless
game that was a perfect delight to
the fans. Bradley Of Chicago pitched
for Sparta, Shimshak Of Lacrosse
played second, and one Indiana man
was in their lineup Hastings pitch
ed for Viroqua, and both twirlers put
up a fine game. In fact ali our boys
played steady consistent game. Tom
Garin pulled nice one when with one
man down and one on first, he came
in from left field and caught fly and
relayed the ball in great shape to Har-
ris on first who caught his man off
first, retiring the side in the ninth in
ming. This is a play seldom seen in
baseball. Lad Garin poled out long
one, scoring Curtis (who had walked)
from first base. Following is a de-
tailed summary of the game:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
STAR PROGRAM

Now playing, Katherine Macdonald
in 1.-THE BEAUTIFUL LIAR. Ex-
ira Universal screen news.
Friday--Mable Normand In HEAD
OVER HEELS dandy comedy dra-
ma. Also added comedy. An all
comedy night.
Saturday and Sunday--A big event,
Richard Barthelmess in "T0L'ABLE
DAVID, one of the best First Nation
al Pictures of the year. A story Of
moonshine, an old mountaineer and an
old hat All who have seen it pro-
nounee it great. Extra comedy.
Monday and Tuesday We have just
ordered a new western star for the
new Temple Theatre. See the sample
Monday and Tuesday.
Everything is here for the new Tenn
pie Theatre. We expect to announce
opening date next week in the county
papers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
BASE BALL NOTES

The Coons playeda three-game tour
nament with the Nelson's of Lacrosse
last week. The first was 3-3 tie.
The second was a wonderful exhibit
tion of ball. Big Ben, the famous and
mighty Viola twirler had the grim sat
isfaction of once more handing it to
the Colored Gemmen--1 to o. The
game was played in 1:25 Each pitch
err allowed three hits. The Giants
cleaned up the Nelson's Q to / the last
game. The Coons defeated Lone Rock
3 TO 0 on the 7th and Reedsburg / to Q
Thursday. Don't forget that they
play here next Sunday.
The Montagues Of Lacrosse beat
Cashton 10 to q.
The Lacrosse Nelson's defeated the
Milwaukee Red Sox Is to 3. The Red
Sox used three pitchers to stop the on
slaught but without avail.
Richland Center banked Viola to o.
Bartels pitched for the Center, Big
Ben for Viola. The Center scored in
the first on an overthrow and in the
9Th when runner beat in caught fly
from third.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
Smith, Slack
& MinShall
Farmers Bank Bldg.
A POSTAL PICNIC

On Sunday, June 25th at one o'clock
in Eckhart Park there will be meet
ing of the postmasters and their en-
tire forces from the entire county for
the purpose of forming what may be
called a welfare meeting. The pur-
pose of this meeting is to better the
service and to discuss ways and means
for improvement in the postal system.
Let all unite in making this a success.
1t has been decided that all who come
bring lunch and families and enjoy the
day getting acquainted.
S. ]. HONAKER, Secy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
CIRCUIT COURT FINISHED

The spring term of Circuit Court
and the several sessions thereof were
brought to a close today noon. Sew
eral minor issues were disposed Of.
The major issue was the assault and
battery case of Thos. b. Shear and son
VS.. Fred Woodrick and others, Of Hills
boro. The case grew out Of an an
cient grudge. II was bitterly contest
ed throughout, some forty witnesses
being called. Without going into the
previous merit Of acts leading up to
the assault, the jury found damages
for the plaintiff Of 5000 for injuries
which grew out Of the alteration upon
which this action was based
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
VOTE ON Interpretation

The matter of the incorporation Of
the Village of Chaseburg was heard
before the court today, and court
order signed legalizing the move pro-
viding that the action is ratified by the
vote of the people of the village No
one appeared in opposition. The APP
|plicapts were represented by Mahoney
& Schubert of Lacrosse. Special cleo
ton win be held at Chaseburg the 18th
day of July, and there appears no
doubt of affirmative action by the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14

Park Friday evening of this week.
Our people should turn out and give
the boys good audience. They have
made wonderful progress since last
year-in fact the Censor thinks that
it is about time to drop the word Juve-
nile when abiding to them.
Mrs. Hostrewser of StPaul, with
her little granddaughter, is stopping
with relatives, the Frank and Mat Rob-
inson families. She is a worker in
the Union Home Mission, and was a
pleasing visitor at the M. E. Sunday
school.
Friends here are advised Of the
serious condition of Mrs. Cassine
Cushing, former resident of DeSoto,
now living at Goldstone, Montana.
She is in a hospital at Havre, North
Dakota, having withstood an opera
ton for goitre, and physicians agree
that another is forming under the
breastbone.
Melvin Brye has finished his first
year as teacher of Manual Training at
Lake Geneva and arrived home last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Bryan and chill
dren came from Nekoosa last Sunday
and are spending few days with rel
latives, the Monroe Reed and VIM. Will
son families.
Mrs. Martha Kier, Mrs. ]. ID. Hon.
aker and Ermon Kier and Russell
Brewer autoed to Madison last Tues
day returning on Sunday. They found
some very bad roads on the return trip
Mrs. George Clarke is at present
| in Oregon, having been called there at
first by the poor health of a sister.
She now continues her good services
filing a position in caring for inmates
in an old ladies home.
Our good friend, Geo. Johnson Of
Red Mound community, drives new
Ford touring car bought from A. H.
Dahl & Co.
Miss Anna Solhium Of Wahpeton,
North Dakota, is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Louis Hotlan, near Bud.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Saalsaa and
family of Argyle, came Sunday to
spend few days visiting relatives.
Friend Frank Mills is a new Gen.
sor subscriber. this week. Frank was
in Monday with his renter, Nels Jack
son, delivering their tobacco crop.
Because Of having his own place rent
ed, Frank is working the old Gray
farm south of Liberty Pole this year,
DIR. G. ID. Mead drives a new Ford
car, purchased from A. HI. Dahl & Co,
George Schroeder and Clyde Mead
drove to Tomah and Milwaukee on
Thursday Of last week, returning Fri
day.
We are glad to learn that Lige
Loucks Of Springville, who has been
quite i'll for ten days, is now improv-
ing.
Buick Man Charlie Clark and Ear
Knutson drove TO Lacrosse last Thurs
day.
w. C. Miller Of SpringvilIe drove
to Lacrosse last Wednesday, returning
with their daughter, Maud, who is 3
student at Lacrosse normal. On Sun.
day the Miller family drove there Il
attend the Baccalaureate sermon.
Lester Wood was here from Wesi
Lima on business Thursday.
Hon. Chris. EIlefson returned Fri
day from his two weeks trip m Mime.
apolis, North and South Dakota, stop
ping of on his return to attend ths
Luther League Convention in La
Crosse. He reports crops as being
fair throughout the country, but no
where 30 favorable as IN Vernon Coun
~. ILLS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
Cemetery Meeting

A meeting will be held at the Spring
vile cemetery next Saturday after
noon at o'clock for the election Of
officers and other business. Those who
have helped with lot dues and in other
ways hege the thanks of the associa-
ton. Tom Buchanan happens TO be
the first man who paid daes,an others
are urged TO do likewise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-14
Desirable Location for Sale

/ offer for sale my desirable corner
lot and residence on Decker street
The location, within one block of Main
street and one block from the South
eastern depot is ideal for a hotel
rooming house or other business.
Come and look it over.