The La Crosse Tribune from La Crosse, Wisconsin • 6

Monday, February 22 LA CROSSE TRIBT1N AND LEADER-PRESS PAGE SIX OMAHA'S SNIPER COUNTESS VERA REPORTED CAUGHT 1 FIDDLER 81 YEARS OLD ENTERED IN FIDDLERS CONTEST ENTERS U7S, ON TEN-DAY LEAVE KILLINGS If -4. NT Released from Ellis Island Un i -a. i a I- VIS who admits hin "-'a ,4 lll shot and killed Dr. A. D.

Seartes. der Bond of $500 to Appear in Court physician, here last 1 and per- haps fatally wounded Ross JohniTl" ftjEW. YORK. (A. The Coun- ViiT abash railroad officer, ha, bf captured at Bartlett, Iowa, 40 nS southeast of her, the WorM lux.

was Informed Monday. ru Under questioning the man mitted the William McDavitt here. 3iaS -1 MEL 1Y Pret'ty Patsy Ruth Miller as caricatured by an "artist." The young lady and Monte Blue are featured in. "Red Hot Tires" at the Strand theatre today Wenzel Tucheck Is Seventh Entrant; II. C.

Curtis Signs Up as Sixth WENZEL TUCI1ECK. 1604 Mali irtfefrt, 81-ytar-oUI Indian fighter am! civil war veteran, was the Bev-enth entry in the Tribune-Winter CJardens old fiddlers' content on Monday and the oldest ty fix years. iot your flddie ready?" Mr. Tu-rweck was asked when he crime to The Tribune office to register hia naiiio, "My fiddle's always ready." said Mr. Tucheck.

playing for dances and in bands since I was nine yeara old. My fiddle is my constant coiDnanion." Played In First Band Mr. Tucheck played a clarinet In 'the first band ever organized In La Crosse, which some old-timers may recall Krebs' band, established in Dave Morgan, constable at BartWt two citizens and C. C. Bruce, rallrou section foreman, captured the m.a who would give no other name this Carter.

Bruce, recognlrinp- th tess of Cathcart, arter twelve days exclusion from the United States because of her elopement the Earl of Craven, In 1922, was in New York today under a ten day leave from the department of labor. She was releasedy unexpectedl from Ellis Island Sunday night under a $500 personal bond. Tuesday in federal court there will be arguments on her habeas corpus proceedings seeking admission over the ruling of the department of labor that she be excluded on grounds of "moral turpitude." The telegram authorizing the release arrived after ferry service had been discontinued but Commissioner of immigration Curran ordered special service provided. She came ashore at 11 p. with three trunks.

"I have been praying- for this for days," she remarked. by newspaper descriptions, had sa r. 18M. lie was an Infantryman In the Flfty-firit Wisconsin during the civil war, and when. the war was over re-enllKted in the regulars for Indian Immigration officials expressed ig nervlce on the border.

From 1870 to norance of how the order came to be issued, especially so late at night. 1875 Mr. Tucheck was a mounted She wim met at the pier by Mrs. scout under General Pope In the Indian wars. But he did not forget his In this arduous work on the frontier.

He organized a string band of a guitar, flute and two violins from Gordon Carr, a friend who has visited her nearly every day since she ar-river February 10 at Ellis Island. Thev went to the Hotel Ambassador. READING CIRCLE AT FRANKLIN SCHOOL mm wniking me tracks toward town and hastened ahead of him to ti capture him. 8et Where taken, Carter had a 22 a ber automatic pistol under his leatliw coat and readily admitted that tm had done the Omaha hooting, accord ing to information! to the World Her aid from Bartlett. The World HeraM had posted a $250 reward for the can.

ture. A grudge he held agalast Dr Searles prompted that slayir g. Carter is quoted by the World Herald aj stating, while the shooting of Johnston, who is In a Council Bluffa hospital with four gun wounds, waa dona when he feared the officer intended to capture him. Except to admit it, th man had not said why he shot Sio Devitt, advices stated. WASHINGTON'S KIN CELEBRATING DAY, TAMPA.

Fla. (A. Ttirea persons, claiming to be the oldest 11 t. ing relatives of George Washington, Monday Joined quietly In the celebration of the first president's birthday here. They were Captain Edwarfc' Smith, Mrs.

Mary Washington Frick of Tampa and Mrs. George MacLoa-kie, of Princeton, N. J. At the home of Captain Smith, tla thrice exhibited mas9 of data tracing the lineage of the Washington familr The countess said, she wanted to Ms company, and hes recalls that be tweem escorting wagon trains and re thank American women for their pelllng Indian foraya on the plains his II AO KJVIU TnnVQ sympathy. AUTO AND TROLLEY COLLIDE HEAD-ON ON MAIN STREET quartet was In great demand for UWim I Her Plav Sold dances given by the officers and married troopers at old Fort Lyon, Col TTia fln.nrvunfed nurnnste of the There has recently been added to rormfesK item nr.

to enter this conn- IL ii. Hestor, La Crosse, and "Fid tne reading circieusc ior tue oujo try appcarg to be near accomplish and girls of the lower grades of the ment with the statement of a'Broad dle Ole" Hcboll, Stoddard, the first and second entrants, are both 70 course he does; and his wonderful tenor voice is more delightful than ever. Among his intriguing selections should be mentioned "Pretty Molly Franklin school a line group oi books theatrical producer that he had years old. Entry Mr. IL FRIENDLY CATECHISM subject today is a famous star in his finest offering.

Q. Who is he? A. Fiske O'Hara, America's most renowned romantic actor and popular favorite. Q. What is Ms offering? A.

Sing called "Things to Make and Do. reached nn agreement for oroduction Curtis, is not far behind, being 75 The boys and gins appreciate ninr Asli(9" nnrl thnr she William Wimmer Sedan Damaged in Crash With Street Car Last Night An automobile and street car fig them, for the books explain cooking, Would play the leading role if she is Malone," "Beguiliug Eyes," "After i The Rain," and "A Cottage Small by a Waterfall." Q. How about the supporting cora- years old. Curtis Has Old Fiddle Mr. Curtis entered the contest Mon sewing, camp cian uiw tuy uiomuft.

admitted ing songs old and new. The countess, who said she came day raorninp and announced that he wh nni Where does he may rany a. is nis luvanume ru-, i here to sell the play, denied that her will play a fiddle that is close to 120 As evidence of having read a book, students submit to their teacher one or more they have made in accordance with the directions in it. Boats, furniture, clay work tops, present was planned for years old, when he goes to the (iar publicity purposes. "Would any sane dens Tuesday night to swap tunes A.

"At the Rivoli Theater, today, to- the cast surrounding Mr. O'Hara Is morrow and Wednesday. i composed of Marie O'Hara his lovely Q. What is his offering about? and talented leading lady and charm-A. Mr.

O'Hara has arranged an of- ing Ruth Turner at the piano, fcrin? in which he sines some song I All of which you have answered woman plan a thing like this?" she ured in an accident at Eighth and Main streets Sunday evening resulting in a serious tleup of traffic for nearly a half hour while the auto Jammed in a rut, was being removed. William Wimmer, 120 North Tenth street, driver of the automobile, was not injured, although his car, a Paige Sedan, was damaged beyond moving with the best old tlmehs In this vlciu lty. demanded. "It's ridiculous." swords, doll clothes, jams, and jellies are among the exhibits displayed by The producer announced after a This fiddle Is 120 years old 'and the versatile group of youngsters. i two hour conference with the countess was purchased by Mr.

Curtis in 1868 Out of their experiences has grown a 1 ti 1 Vin frrv nil inrtintca nf hits from, his past plays intermingled correctly, and therefore you will be with just a lot of his wit and humor the first in line to purchase tickets that pleases always. for this outstanding event of the sea-Q. Does Mr. O'Hara sing? A. Of son.

from- the days of Edward King- cf England. Captain Smith tali be it a great great grand nephew of Georja Washington and that Mrs. Frick and Mrs. MacLoskie are great great grand nieces. from a man by the name or Cnregon, at Rnarta, Since that time, Mr.

iuuit.il Bi.ic the contract. He described the play away under. its own power. DUU.1 a moaei iour-Luum uuuse fls anfl plenty of sex. The furnish it from top to bottom with a lot lg th th collection of doll furniture made by -Countess Estelle" and a "Lord Wimmer, it was said, was going east on Main, following a street car going to same direction.

When the car stopped for passengers, he bumped the trolley ahead of him, and then swung out to pass it on -the left side, colliding head-on with another be on exhibition durlnjr the days of PRO AND CON ON THE DRY ISSUE Another Turned Back OBITUARY the citv-wide exposition on March 10, 11 and 12. BOSTON, Mass. (A. Selina Chippendale, an English girl, who had been detained several weeks at immi LAWRENCE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB ON TEN gration headquarters here, was on the way to Efriglannl Monday. She was deported.

Sunday on the steamship DAY TOUR OF STATE Aurania. The girl was. excluded from who resides at 2030 State street, has owned the fiddle continuously with the exception of two years when It was In the possession of a man named Comins. Tart of thac time it was dragged around the yard by small children and when Mr. Cur-tias bought It again, it needed quite a bit of repairing.

Mr. Curtis has always played by ear and no one ever showed him how to do it The first piece he ever played was "Yankee TKodle" and it took him over week to learn it by ear. For 20 years he played at dances. Alatt Spah la "Caller" Mr. Ourtls has lived around these parts for 73 years and for the last four years has been a painter.

Though he Is now 78 years old, he still expects to coiiinue painting In the apring. Every thing is set for the big contest which starts at 0:30 o'clock at entry into the United States because attt pTnv wia a 1 Fortv I or aamissions sne maue oeiore a ooara trolley approaching from tho irther direction on the west bound traek. Street car traffic was Jammed up before the 'automobile was removed from the tracks. PARISIAN TRIO HEADLINE ACT AT MAJESTIC The Parisian Trio, headliner of the five acts of vaudeville opening at the members of the Lawrence colelge glee of special inquiry involving moral tur- ALBANYj N. Y.

Washington took temperance into consideration in promoting army officers, it is shown by" his memoranda, now at the state library. NTJW YORK. Washington drank wine seldom because it disagreed with hi3 digestion, William Lanier Washington, a descendant stated. ILVGEKSTOWN, Md. Wayne B.

Wheeler thinks New York and Maryland needs governments to sing "The Star Spangled "Banner" Instead of How Dry I Am." club will raise their voices in concert 1 piiuue, FISK O'HARA IS KEEP RURAL YOUTH ON THE FARMS IS ADVICE OF LOW DEN WASHINGTON, D. C. (A. If the cityward trek of the rural youth continues as rapidly a it has In the past five "years the next generation will witness a farm population largely composed of the physically and mentally unfit, Frank O. Lowden, former Illinois governor, Monday told the national education association convention.

Conditions of Jiving on the farm must be equalized with city home conditions Mr. Lowden declared, because the farm child and the farm house wife know all about city conveniences and normal, boys and girls will not stay on the farm suffering from a double standard of living. The rural school which formed Mr. Lowden's theme, was in his day, he paid, a center of genuine ronimunity life. Now, for the most part it stands deserted on the hill top 'with an appearance of decrepitude which is usually a melancholy memorial of better days." in several AVisconsin cities during the next ten Under the direction of Prof.

Carl Waterman, the glee club is making its annual tour of JOHN G. NELSON John G. 2401 Prospect street, died this morning at sin o'clock at a local hospital, following a lingering illness. He was born near Holmen August 26, 1862, aal resided in La Crosse for over 49 years. He is survived by his widow, 51 n.

Helen Nelson: four sons. Linwood cf La Crosse, William and Norris of St. Paul, and Wilford of Indianapolis; three daughters, Ella and Esther cf La Crosse, and Mrs. Paul Jenk ct Chicago; one sister. Mrs.

M. Larson of St. Paul, and two brothers, Peter and Bernt of La Crosse. The funeral services be bVid Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the home and at o'clock from the Trinity Lutheran church, corner of Charles and Sill streets. Rev.

Vik will officiate, and interment will be made In the Oak Grove GREAT FAVORITE IN LA CROSSE The club appears Monday at Water Majestic theater for three days, gives an excellent exhibition of balancing loo. Other appearances are at Madi that is hard to beat. Balancing is not Friends and past followers of Fiske the Gardens tomorrow evening. Thus son, Tuesday; Janesville, Thursday; IHkhorn, Friday Kenosha, Saturday, and Racine Sunday. the only thing they do: the little O'Hara lammed the Rivoli theater gill is as clever a little acrobatic Sunday to hear the Irish actor-singer again.

Assisted by Marie O'Hara Several soloists provide the features dancer. Inadditlon, there is cartoon of the glee dug program this year. ing, singing, dancing and gymnastics in the act. BUFFALO, N. Y.

A twentieth amendment under which there conld be a referendum on any portion of the constitution is favored by the Rev. Dr. John Rlchelson, physician, who thinks it would be better to repudiate the eighteenth amendment, than to continue "the present gross with Miss Ruth Turner at the piano, Mr. O'Hara presented a splendid act They are Wrenzel Albrecht, Kewaunee, violin soloist; Lyle Jorgenson, Racine, that carried his listeners back to the Bobby Van Horn calls his act "The whistler, and Ellsworth Stiles, Mari- days when he was at the height of his Ace of Spades." Bobby is a blackface comedian who keeps the audience far, seven fiddlers nre entered in the race for championship and no doubt there will be isome last-minute entries on Tuesday. There were nine responses to the request made Saturday for a "caller." Matt Spah, 1114 Winnebago street, has been selected to do the calling and wil be ou the job Tuesday night.

CHICAGO POLICE PROBING ANOTHER nette. -ana juarsnau iiumert uien career Beulah, baritone soloists. roaring throughout the entire act. It was from days gone by that The accompanists the tour are "Sytles and Smiles" is the billing The federal republic of Switzerland had 22 state. of the act presented bv Cross and Fiske O'Hara selected several of his songs.

Some of the best songs he has ever sung are made a part of his La Van Maesh, and Rounde-bush, both of Appleton. Stradly. This act presents a minature fashion revue in which the man dres ses models with the aid of a few present program. Mr. Hara also sang a few late songs that took well with the Sunday audiences.

FOUR ARRESTED IN RAID ON TWO TOM AH MAFIA SLAYING yards of silk, a few pins, buckles, and girdles, in lightning style. After the Rain" was one of the Harvey and Leighton, a man and rrWONSHINER BURNS TO DEATH IN CAVE ATHENS, Ohio. (A. In a cave readied by a 50 foot passageway 15 inches prohibition officers Monday found the charred body of Frank Lenigar, 2G, and the unconscious form of his brother, Amos, 23 People living in the vicinity had reproted there ''was something queer" in the cave. The dead man appar TiTtlNV A Pf prettiest songs on the program.

Mr. OUr Ulll1. riALlfiJ O'Hara's rendition of it was all that CHICAGO. (A. The police tried Monday to unravel the causes of another Mafia slaying, that of woman doing singing and talking, have the next act.

The act centers about the trials and tribulations of a hen-pecked husband. could be expected. And when the singer announced that he had chosen, TOM AH, Wis. Sheriff Larson, Vito Hascone, 37, a. wine dealer.

Undersheriff Ellis and two federal "Pretty MoJly Malone" as his next number, the audiences settled back prohibition agents visited the suppos The De Soto Iua complete the bill. QUALITY ALWAYS Friend of the recently slain "Scourge," Orazlo Torpea, who in turn was held directly responsible edly "soft drink" parlors of Roy Smith and Edward Stevens, located in to hear a favorite. Assisted by Marie O'Hara, the Irish tenor sang the num These Indians sing native songs and do modern dances. This act is nicely ently had been overcome by fumes tor the death of Henry Spingola, Das the third ward of this city, finding presented and carries special scenery. ber in great style.

Another good number was one of his own composi- suriicrent evidence to cause the ar- come also held the friendship of Tito Sehipa, operatic tenor, the police aid. Himself a singer of ability, rest of Smith and Stevens besides tions, "Nora, Nora McNamara." CHICAGO "PORTIA" Mary BrownLewers I Mrs. nieir cierits, vvuuam DaiyN and 11. Mr, Hara took several encores Freemore. Smith ami Stevens rjlead- Sunday.

He had a few Sokes and ENTERS CONVENT Dascone frequently attended the opera, and he liked to mingle among ed guilty in Justice Warriner's court some short numbers to balance his from a gasoline stove used to operate a still, then burned in an explosion of the stove. Both feet of his brother were so badly burned they may have to be amputated. He was found half way along the passage. He had tried to crawl out, but collapsed on the way. The tjnited States supplies about one-sixth of Bermuda's flour artists.

Also, said the police, he in a preliminary hearing, and were program. Those who saw the act CinOAGO (A. Chicago's conferred In the councils of the Ma bound over for trial in county court, Sunday were pleased with their favor-- fia. where tho deaths of enemies were youngest woman lawyer was missing ana are uncier $uuo bonds. Dalv and ite and applauded freely.

today from tho meeting of the Gam plotted. Freemore waived preliminary exam ma Chapter of Kappa Deta Pi, wom A billion dollars more is spent an ination pleading "not guilty." Free- en legal sorority oi which she had Bascone owned a home outside "Little Italy" and he was loved by his wife and three children. In his more was placed under S5 bond, but nually in the United States for autos than for furniture. been an enthusiastic member. this being Daly's second offense, his- Her partner Miss Marguerite Mc- other life he knew Mrs.

Nina O'-Lary, an estranged wife, who col Gulnnes. said that the missing por-tla, Miss Catherine Brophy, had slip Dona is $500. MILWAUKEE TEAM lapsed over his body and wept bit ped away last week without fare (5 IT 1 TV 7 TLJT terly. LEADS K. C.

BOWLING Bascone's body, with several bul wells, explaining later in a letter written on the train that she was to liii 2 SU 1 0ii IN EL, let wounds In the head was found enter the Blessed Virgin Mary Con on the prairie outside Chicago Sun GREEN BAY, Wis. (A. By running up a score of 2.794 the day. vent at tmbuque, la. Miss McGulnnes said she never previously had the slightest inkling of Miss Brophy's desire to withdraw Home Economics Expert, Has Selected Our' Linens for Her Exclusive Use The Breakfast Cloth and Napkins used in tomorrow's session of the Cooking School are a pure Unen Checko-Slovakian, which we have in 36, 45, 54 inches square, and 54x70 inches for the new oblong tables.

Colors are blue, rose, gold. Sturges brothers, Decorators No. 1, of Milwaukee, rolled into "first place of miS. lUlOWN-LEWEKS AKKANGING the Knights of Columbus state bowl from the world, though she had al FOU CULINARY TALK MAKES KODAK TIME. You can now get some beautiful snapshots anywhere.

Have them finished in the new attractive Moen-tone Border Prints. MOEMpHOT(XSERVICE ways been deeply religious. ing tournament here Saturday night and held that position throughout the games Sunday afternoon and EXPRESS SERVICE CUT Continued from rn ont) "that Question ready that mat Question ready tnat night. you you wantd to ask? It may be written or ON V1R0QUA BRANCH asked orally. The doors will be op Kunzelman-Esser Major, Milwaukee, are now in second place with 2,735 and the W.

B. Bowling company, West Bend, are third with ned at 1:00. And don't forget that tomorrow's the day for the salad sue- SPARTA, Wis. (Special.) Con r0tlons. You'll want the new Ideas, siderable inconvenience is beinc ex- 2,683.

Tomorrow Is also the day for the perlenced by the economr policy of Three Milwaukee pairs placed high the American Kxpress company, bv sundown cake. up In the doubles. uerl-Fuchs, Milwaukee, are first with 1,118. JAMES PETERSON It? fmimn i ivnm rrrwi the singles Wuerl, Milwaukee, was w313 MavirvSr. I-Cros e.Wis.

UNDER THE SIGN OF THE KODAK. means of which the forenoon service on the Vlroqua branch has been discontinued, and the position as night man in the express office at the Milwaukee depot has been abolished. The ihigh man with a total of 609. UIl COUiNTY JUlKiE CAItl OK THANKS VTb the undersigned wish to express (Continued from nn roinr iuovemnt. and I hliv that county court shouM cc-oprte our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all our relatives, neighbors and friends who assisted us In the sickness and death of our loving husband and father.

Also the Rev. the sing-era, pallbearers, those who donated cars tnd all who sent the beautiful floral irs orifaniiatlons to its ruuest Stent in thla 9 In thU connection thr houlS aluo men let out by the new ruling are Chester E. McMullln, messenger on trre VIroo.ua branch, and Raymond Kemp, night man at the depot. Jess l'okrand, now serves messenger on the branch In tho afternoon, and as chauffeur In th city In the forenoon. Albert Bergman works for th uptown office and as chauffeur in the afternoon.

Ttr co-operation with th 8o. offerinirs. MR.S. AUGUST HEINKEL AND FAM Compare our prices on Corsets, Brassieres and Corselettea. ollK Underwear.

Excellent grade. Priced below normal. 1 1 dial Srvic lluru. Th ol.l ag pn- Ivu and th mother" r'lBtfn Involva tha niiaitur, of rnnitdtraMt um of th tax. ia-ra' monpy.

Thla mat-tor ahould ba solved and ILY. DRY GOODS STORE 12th and Jackson. STOIIE OrEX ETKXIXOS. i It is claimed by a Iorwerian na lytamattoaiiy with ta aid of the Social Sparta has express service on four lurau. tural scientist that a Nors expedition visited the.

Pacific Northwest in 1010 I aspire to thla efrtca without ebll- is ca wHy uauy except on Snn- day. 1. iratlori to any roan or faction, free to lander rvlcea to the etata and to this 2 I 0 9 county in an Impartial manner, it ha SPECIAL SALE PRICES FOR THIS WEEK MIT QT IM Unbleached. 36 Inches wide. Fine, Boft i UOLilil grade, per yard llC always beu my desire to erve all people alike, rightly and Justly, far aa I can utuienuna right and Justice, with a feelimr "malice, toward none and charity for all.

9 When Will the Ice Go Out? All jrue4r must be In th Tribune office by SaturtiJt 14. Th Tribune will pay 110 to the person guessing nearest to the hour and minute when the Ice in the Mississippi rlrer starts moving out this To avoid any controversy it is stipulated that the award TfllAiri IWr Cotton Crash, red stripe border. Limit Linen Section Another lot of that German Damask. It wears and wears and wears. Pure Linen, full 70 inches and the regular price now is only $2.75.

BREAKFAST SETS Colored, pure Linen, 36, 45, 54 inches square, and for the new oblong tables, 54x70. Napkins to match; Some as low as $2.25 and up to $8.50. Blue, rose, gold. I fully appreciate the reoponslbilit which rost upon the niunty judgeship, and If elected county judge will render the people of la Crust and its 10 yards to a customer. Per'yard uC environs the best possible service hon estly aVtd conscientiously, as lies with will be made on the time when the ice starts to move between the wagon.

Linen Dress Goods 85c Outing Flannel I htVTZ VT.T-t 19c Driage ana tne- ranroaa Drwja. It must be a general movement between those two bridges. Last year the ice went out at 1:00 p. ra. March 20.

In 1924 the ice went out on March 2 4. Address all answers to I CM C'X)N'TKST KDITOlt. My Ruo 1 tiuit the itx- will go out here un: Date 95 values, reduced to siin ami ai Stone-Make Dresses 2-S5 values, reduced to ai.us I it i 3.95 value, reduced to a.4 NIGHT GOWNS I 0 Regular ladies sizes. Made of yQ gooa grade outing flannel, each in iny power, umns as my motto "A suarw deal to all." NEW NEENA.M SCHOOL PUT TO REFERENDUM Wis. A bond, issue of to finance construction of new high school nnd one ward school building her will be voted upon by tha people at the annua election here In April.

The council has approved tin program, but decided to submit the iueiticm to a referendum. Dsti-inHied cost of the new building is about $500,000. A. M. or P.

M. When you examine these special values and compare our prices on other gooda, you will surely a Si oi .135 Addre" to Trade at 12th and Jackson..