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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1904-09-28
FAIR
a Biz Success i'm all Particu-
lars.
From Fridays Daily.)

| and excellent exhibits combined t.
make Thursday the most success
full fair day in the history of thu
association. All conditions wer,
favorable, and many people tool
advantage of them. Thursday wa'
not only the banner day of this fai1
but of all Sauk County fairs. The
attendance is conservatively esti
mated at 5000, which is a record
breaker.
In the morning, a large crowc
Was attracted by the ball game
between Reedsburg and Baraboo.
Although the score was not very
close, the game proved an interest
ing one. Saunders and Mould die
the battery work for Baraboo.
The game resulted in the score OF
1916 in Baraboo's favor.
High Dive.
In the afternoon, beside the
regular sideshows, which were OF
unusual number, there were several
attractions. The "high dive" inter
ested many. A little dog mounted
a ladder about twenty feet high,
and from that position jumped to
q canvass, held by several men.
Owing to fall which the dog rece-
ived Tuesday, it was a long time
before he could be induced to come
down.
Mike Rooney did his usual high
class ''stunts" upon his horse. He
received loud applause from the
grand stand. During the whole
afternoon the Marine Band of Bar
aboo furnished the music.
In the declamatory contest only
one contestant was entered. Miss
Martha Shiels of the town of Ex-
celsior, received the first prize.
Her selection was Put no Flowers
on Papa's Grave" This contest
did not receive its usual prominence,
due to the special Importance
placed upon the educational exhibit.
This exhibit was probably the larg-
est and finest ever shown here.
Two hundred and thirty three en-
tries were made. The work done by
many students was very good.
Other exhibits were as good as in
past years. The art exhibit
proved fine attraction. The farm
products easily gave evidence of
the richness of the county. All stalls
for cattle were full.
An Exciting Moment.
During the races on Wednesday,,
one of the horses, Lucille, fell as
she came around the turn on the
home stretch. The animals neck
doubled up with her head under her
and for a moment it was thought
she was severely hurt. The animal
escaped with small inj juries, how
ever. The horse is owned by f. j.
Malone of Madison, and the driver
was P. McGann of the same city.
The sulky stood perpendicular in
the air for a moment but the rider
escaped unhurt.
Hand Injured.
Edward Keene, who is fireman
on the Chicago & Northwestern,
received a painful injury to one of
his hands Thursday at the fair
grounds. He was examining corn
shelter and had one hand in the
machine when a boy gave the
crank a vigorous turn. 1t was
necessary for a physician to dress
the wounds and it will be several
days before he can 60 on duty.
A Candidate Speaks.
W. H. Clark of Ripon, prohibition
candidate for governor, spoke to a
moderately sized audience at the
fair Wednesday. Mr.. Clark de.
clared that the old party lines were
broken up, that if La Toilette is
elected the democratic vote would
do it, and if Peck is elected il
would be by republican votes. HI
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1904-09-28

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Argyle, a daughter.
From Wednesdays Daily.l
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Bris-
coe last night, a daughter.
Born tc Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Aus
tin, son.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1904-09-28

At Reedsburg the Siefert, Hor-
kan, Verthein company succeeds
the Kelley Mercantile company.
The new company is incorporated
as stock company with capital
of $4,000, The members are E..
A. Sefert, Ell. W. Verthein,. George
Horkan Jr. and Henry Struck.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1904-09-28

Burglars broke into the store of
E. E. Blakeslee at Ironton, but
we're driven off before securing any
thing. Their object is supposed to
have been the robbery of the post
Office.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1904-09-28

On Monday September 10, Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin P. Davenport cele-
brated their golden wedding in the
town of Dellona. After their mar
riage at Lawrenceville, N. Y, they
came direct to their present home
in this county and have resided
here during the fifty years. Owing
to the recent death of their daugh-
ter only a few friends were present.
One of the guests fifty years age
was Thomas Gillespie and on the re-
cent occasion he made the present
alton of two watches and some gold
presented to the aged couple oy
their children and friends.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1904-09-28
A Candidate Speaks.

W. H. Clark of Ripon, prohibition
candidate for governor, spoke to a
moderately sized audience at the
fair Wednesday. Mr.. Clark de-
clared that the old party lines were
broken up, that if La Toilette is
elected the democratic vote would
do it, and if Peck is elected it
would be by republican votes. He
said that the primary election is
sue and others were as molehil
to a mountain as compared with
the great issue of prohibition. AS
laws are passed prohibiting murder
and stealing, so also laws should be
passed prohibiting liquor traffic.
He claimed that the rest of the
state was almost as bad as Hur'
ley, the latter being only little
wider open. Mr.. Clark is good
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1904-09-28
CLU BIS
Will Be i'm Full Swing this
Season.

The first gun of the
literary clubs will boom
Saturday, Oct. 1st and
from that time there
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1904-09-28

CONTINUED On Fourth Page)
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
ANARCHISTS SHOUTS.
At Meeting Held to Celebrate Assas-
sination Of Won Plehve.

New York.-Five thousand persons,
all that could crowd into Cooper I'm
ion, cheered themselves hoarse Satur-
day night over the death Of the Rus
sian Minister Of the Interior, Won
Plehve. The great hall was dotted
with anarchists, who, in frequent fren-
zies Of excitement, waved red BAN
danas and voiced their approval Of the
assassination.
At every mention of the bomb
thrower there was a din that lasted
several minutes, and cries Of Leglo,
Leglo, Leglo," echoed through the
hall. The mass meeting was held by
the United Russian Revolutionists, to
celebrate Won Plehve's death, which
they believe will mark a new era OF
liberty for their brethren in Russia.
The leaders Of the revolutionists in
this city endeavored to keep the an
archists away, but the meeting was
public, and the latter quietly stole In
one at time. The police estimated
that 5000 anarchists were present.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
SHOT HIS BROTHER.
Distressing Accident That Will Cos,
His Brothers Life.

Fulton, Ky.-Bob Hodge, one of
Hickman county's most prominent
farmers, was accidentally shot by his
brother, Cheat Hodge, at his home a
few miles north Of Crutchfeld, KY,
with shotgun loaded with buckshot,
the entire load taking effect, and the
injury will prove fatal.
For some time they have been troub-
led with the depredations Of midnight
marauders and on the night in ques-
ton both loaded their guns with buck
shot and decided to watch and catch
the theft, the understanding being that
neither Of the brothers was to leave
his place of concealment until he mott
fed the other. Without giving notice
Bob changed his position and without
warning Cheat emptied the contents
of his gun into his body, at not over
Is to 20 feet distance. Cheat is pros
trated with grief over his sad mis-
take, though Bob takes all the blame
to himself for moving his position
without telling his brother.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Killed and Burned by Thieves.

Statesboro, Ga.-Henry R. Hodges,
his wife and three children, living
about six miles from Statesboro, were
killed and their home burned. The re-
mains were found in the ruins Of the
house. There were blood stains out
side the building and investigation
showed that Hodges, his wife and one
child had had their skulls broken ap-
parently with an ak. There were no
signs Of assault upon the younger chill
dren, but they were too young to
protect themselves from the flames.
Robbery is supposed to have been the
cause of the crime. No arrests have
been made yet.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Starts into Turkey in Asia.

Washington. Without waiting for
the assent of the Turkish Government
to sanction his projected trip into the
disturbed districts of Turkey in Asia,
Mr.. Norton, the American Consul at
Ezereoum, it is understood, has started
on his mission Of investigation. There
are some American missionary sta
tons in the section he is headed for and
as there have been some sanguinary
collision between the Turkish troops
and the inhabitants there, Mr.. Norton
thought it his duty to learn how these
outbreaks affected the American mis-
sions.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Blacklist Invoked

Chicago. -The procuring Of meat
supplies even at the high prices asked
has become a serious question with
many retail dealers Of Chicago.
BLACKLIST" has been in circulation
among the strikers, bearing the names
Of the retailers who have purchased
meat from the big packers. The sys-
tenn Of picketing in force has made it
almost impossible for them to buy Of
the big packers. The independent"
packers have been warned that the
penalty for selling meat to the listed
retailers will be the calling out Of their
own butchers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Closely Pressed.

Che Foo.-A japanese merchant has
received word from Chinaman whom
he trusts, to the effect that the Jap
anese have occupied every position
surrounding the beseiged forteress Of
Port Arthur, with the exception of
Golden Hill. The Chinese stated that
both sides suffered tremendous losses
in the operations necessary to bring
about this state of affairs. The mem
bers of the Russian intelligence bureau
here, while denying the report that
Port Arthur has been captured, are
inclined to believe the reports true to
theextent that the japanese have made
great progress in their operations
about the beseiged fortress.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Exceeding all Records.

Washington The Forthcoming re-
port of the United States Geological
Survey will show that the United
States exceeded all previous records
IN the production of coal in 1908. The
total amount of the output of the coal
mines of the country during that wear
was 359,421, 81 tons, an increase Of
nearly 100000 or 10 per cent, over
the preceding year. The value of the
product of 1903 is given as $500, 19o,-
733, an increase in value Of SO per
cent over the preceding year. $50
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Secretaries Of State to Meet.

Nashville. Through the efforts OF
Secretary of State, John w. Morton,
an arrangement has been made where
by secretaries Of states and territories
will meet in st. Louis Sept. 28th. The
object is to discuss ways and means
for securing a uniform law on corpo-
ration charters and kindred matters.
The Bureau of Corporations Of the
Department Of Caommerce and Labor
viii send q representative.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Use Of War Balloons

Washington. The agreement enter
ed into by the Powers at The Hague
Peace Conference, to which Russia and
Japan were signatory, whereby the
use of war balloons for throwing de-
structive explosives was prohibited for
Eve years is now terminated. Both
Russia and Japan are now FREQ to use
the balloons, and Developments will be
closely watched BY American military
st1a4egists. &
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

troll Of the third (secret) section Of
police, and also owing to the fact that
he controlled the press Of Russia,
through the censors, who, it has been
understood, did M. Plehve's bidding
without question. The deceased Min
lister was laborious in the extreme.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Vacation for Postmasters.

Washington. Postmaster General
Payne has issued an order permitting
ten days leave of absence to all post
masters at first-class Offices who want
to attend the annual convention Of the
National Association Of Postmasters
at Niagara Falls, Aug. 22-25.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
Although agriculture is Mississip

Although agriculture is Mississip-
PTS leading industry, manufacturing
in its various branches, seems likely
to surpass it in the near future. II
1880, the value Of manufactured pro.
ducts was only 10 per cent Of that Of
agricultural products, while in 1901
this ratio had increased to 40 per cent
As this indicates, the growth Of man
ufacturing in Mississippi hes bee,
very rapid.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
~ q. 3. BLAKEsIE. Jaeksoa. leiss

A citizen Of Amite county wants
10 know what the editor Of this de-
partment knows about farming ? Well.
TO be truthful about the matter it must
be admitted that his experience has
been limited, but his observation has
been and is still working on full time
Then, too if the gentleman will OBJ
serve closely he will see that matters
pertaining to farming are demonstrate
ed by the experience of others. which
Is by far the safest plan for any man
TO use on the subject. There are by
Tar too many farmers (?) who do
their farming from the sixth story Of
a city building and write great ouan-
titles OF advice for the fellow between
the pillow handles. But the actual ex-
perlences Of men active in the work
IS what counts, and upon these will be
predicated the predictions and advice
furnised by the Greater Mississippi
department. The opinions and expe-
rlence of sure-enough farmers will al
ways be given the greatest considera-
ton. s.,,,.ga.s...
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

Ripley is issuing bonds for tho pur-
pose Of supplying school building.
The bnildings Of private institution
viii n bought and repaired for the
purpose.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

The hill lands of Mississippi offer
great inducements for the raising of
Angora goats. This is a hardy ami
NAL and proves profitable to owners in
the states further north. The great
est expense in that section is protec-
ton from the severe weather and feed
for the long winters. Down here we
do not have severe weather and the
winters are short and mild with con-
siderable forage that is good the year
rosnd. The Angora is a native Of
Turkey, a warm climate, and should
do better here than further north
These goats are being introduced in
the sand hills east of Aberdeen and
splendid success is attending the ex-
pertinent. It is to be hoped that our
people will give this subject some
thought and investigation. There is
something in 1t.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

Mississippi is just closing a most
successful season Of trucking. There
has been great increase in this bus
mess during the past few years and
the indications are that it will show
a larger increase in the next few years.
While it is impossible to state exact
ly how many cars were shipped away
this season, conservative estimate
places the amount at nearly two thous-
and cars. There is no state In the
union that can compete with Missis-
sippi in the early trucking market.
Our farmers are able to reach the mar
ket before those of any other section
and thereby get the cream Of prices.
The truckers of Illinois and the middle
west are just now getting in, after the
Mississippi market is closed, and in no
way effect the price Of Mississippi
products.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

Tlppah county takes the cake for
bee trees and has the honey to spread
on large chunk Of cake. It is re-
ported that tree was found up there
not long since that Melted the finder
50 gallons. While the amount might
possibly have been intended by the re-
porter as 80 pounds, in either case it
was a large lot Of honey to get from
one swarm Of bees. Now the question
naturally presents itself; if bees do so
well in the wild state, why not give
them the care attendant upon the
aplary and make them do betterg It
has always been contended that bees
would not do well here because there
was SO little meadow land, clover etc.
But change is coming over the coun-
try In that respect and along with the
introduction Of stock raising with at
tendant hay crops, why not bring in
the bee to gather a harvest not avail
able otherwise?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

Perseverance eonquers al things.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

jackson contractors were awarded
the contract to erect an $4,000 bank
building at Hazlehurst few days
since. Hazelhurst is doing web and a
number Of excellent buildings are go
ing up.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

The little college town of Clinton,
ten miles west Of Jackson, is enjoying
a boom. Sixteen new residences and
several business houses are being built
and a waterworks and electric light
plant is to be installed. Clinton is one
Of the oldest towns in the State.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

Hon. M. A. Dees, Secretary Of the
Pascagoula Commercial Club makes a
monthly report Of what has been done
during the month in the local news
papers. This is good plan and
might be adopted with profit by other
organizations Of a like character. It
not only stimulates interest, but
brings about a rivalry among themem-
bers to try for greater things in the
future. Mr.. Dees also spends about
one half his time in st. Louis in the
interest Of the Gulf Coast section.
This is another idea that is worth
something as a guide to others.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

neveeS to tho lndcstfiaA Comuercial and Ad,ierl.
sSs1I Devsicpnent q the Wenderfal RAsenrces 81
the state Nens Of lntersst from aI 0aerters
u
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

To the home-seeking, home-making
multitude, Mississippi extends well
come lacking in nothing, and whore q
small amount of capital and intel
ligent industry is added to its natural
and business advantages, it will in
short space Of time make Of this fair
land one Of the most populous and
wealthy sections Of the United States.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

NOIH.-Socretarics OF indnstr,., ,a
progressive unions and all orraniZasicns. =,
Snxo nature, are requested to ftlrnish the
wfter WITH notice Of matter that vonld he
~ interest TO readers Of this Department
Newspapers arc also requested 20 eend
Marked copies containing mention OF new
enterprises, good yields OF crop, extra stock
90, OF 70 place the writer on the maiiino
h 10, 20 mat sucn matters can be properly
~ ate.. would highly appreciate any Of
a. pfese people arc cordially requested Ia
make this ONCE headquarters while in Jack.
son. Always have q comfortable chair ar.
enanges, stationery and hearty greeting
Tor the fraternity.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

The thriving little city of Columbus
IS the'only place in the state that has
enjoyed the distinction Of having three
syndicates making lively attempt to
secure an electric railway franchise
The city council Of Columbus is now
IN brown study over the proposals,
which are of very similar nature, all
promising the construction of the
road within two years.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

The Southern Railway will commence
work within the next ten days on the
construction of it's new line from Itta
Bena to Belzoni along Culver river.
The rails, ties, rolling stock, etc., has
already been purchased, and all that
remains to be done is to award the
grading contract. The line is about
sixteen miles in length, and will open
up fine country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

The board of supervisors of Monroe
county will award contract this week
for the construction of new Jail
building costing $4,000. The Monroe
county Jail is the most notorious in the
State, having been condemned by
grand juries for the past ten or twelve
years, and numerous prisoners have
escaped therefrom.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

The people of Summit want some
new enterprises, and to this end a
business league has been organized
with j. F. Brent as president and sec
rotary and j. C. Covington as treasur-
er. The league will affiliate with the
State league and the New Orleans
Progressive Union.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04


The authorities at Estabuchie have
disinterred the remains of a negro
named Pleasant Evans, who died quite
suddenly several days ago. Evidence
tending to show that he was poisoned
has developed, and the dead man s
stomach has been sent to the State
chemist for an analysis Of it's contents.
The town of Utica will order an elec
ton within the present week for the
purpose of passing on the question Of
issuing $4,000 in bonds for water
works purposes. Utica is prosperous
little community about twenty-five
miles southwest Of Jackson.
The town council Of Oxford has de-
clared its determination to float two
bond issues, one in the sum of $4,000
for school house purposes, and the
other for $4,000 to be used in estab-
fishing a new electric light plant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

The city council of Alderman, Chloe
taw county, will on the 10th Of August
sell an issue of twenty-year per cent
bonds in the sum of $4,000 to be used
IN erecting new brick school build
ing. The erection of new school
houses seems to be the order of the
day in the State.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-04

Lexington is having a new modern
hotel building which will cost abou
$4,000. It will be a three-story bricl
structure 100 by 100 feet, and con
struction will be commenced within
the next ninety days. Home capita
is behind it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-28
POLLUTED DRINKING WATER.
Most Disastrous Epidemics Have Been
Traced to That Source

Washington. Jan. s7.-The most disas-
trous epidemics which have visited the
towns and cities of this country in recent
years have. in many cases. b. Ell traced
to polluted drinking waters A step that
might have brought about such an cpl
deuic in the city Of Quitman. Ga. has
recently been prevented through expert
mental Investigations made by the United
States Geological Survey and the GeoIog-
ical Survey OF Georgia working in con-
uection.
During the sumner Of 1873 the authori-
ties at Quitman. while boring az artesian
we'll. struck. at depth OF l2S feet below
the surface cavity g. feet deep Water
Immediately rose in the bored hole to
a depth Of 321 feet. where second water
bearing stratum was reached.
II was decided 70 experiment witf the
"subterranean stream" and another wei
was sunk few hundred yards away
ard near what was known - Russell
pond. a small body OF stagnant water
which had the appearance Of occupying
a partially filed fHe-Sink The under
ground cavern was found az the Gspih
expected and the water from the pond
was allowed 10 drain into IL; As The
flow Of water from the pond made 10
impression or the head IN tire bore
holt II vas decided that the 6rsil Rad
reached a large underground stream
and as the dep wells had been csssa Or