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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1905-12-13

riage, throw silver pieces and dollar
bills right and left and shout at the
top of his voice that he intended to
distribute $4,000 on the streets that
afternoon.
AS soon as a large crowd had gath
cred at the corner at which he stopped,
he began extolling the wonderful
curative properties of a corn salve
which was put up in wooden boxes.
Had he been actually selling the rem
edy on it's merits, he couldn't have
made a stronger or more effective
talk.
Finally, bringing forth his big roll
of money, he said: 81 have system
of advertising this salve that will
make every man who deals with me
remember it as long as he lives. Now,
gentlemen, the more liberal you are
with me, the more generous l can be
with you. My purpose to-day is, first
to sell one dozen boxes of this salve,
and | want every man who makes a
purchase to remain right here, ready
to hold up the box in plain view when
| ask him to do so. Now, then, who
will give me ten cents for this box?
Remember, the more liberal you are
with me, the more generous l can be
with you, and l shall sell but one
dozen boxes now. Who will give me
ten cents for this one?"
In an instant four dozen hands
were up, each holding ten-cent piece.
After handing out IL boxes, he re-
FUSED to sell any more Tor the time
being.
When the IL boxes had been deliv-
cred and paid for, he lined up the II
buyers in a row and said:
"You have been liberal with me,
now I'll be generous with you"
Then, turning to the first man, he
asked him if he would be satisfied to
receive back twice the amount he had
paid, and keep the remedy, too.
When the man said he would, the
CRATER handed him. 20 cents, saying:
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1905-12-13
HACKETT
REUNION.

Thanksgiving Day and Hacketts'
Family Reunion are synonymous at
North Freedom, and before the day
had dawned many of the relatives
from ether places had arrived to
contribute with their presence and
efforts to make the 24th annual
reunion one long to be remembered.
Fer the noon hour had arrived
the Hacketts and relatives from
far and near had gathered at the
Woodman hall with their loads Of
edibles and the tables, fairly
qroaned beneath their burden, were
an aspect suited to kings ban
quet.
At about 2 o'clock p. m. the
gathering was called to order by it's
President, Frank Hackett, and the
program was opened with a song by
a Quartette and prayer by Elder J.
7. Hackett. The afternoon pro-
gram which was mostly impromptu,
consisted of songs, recitations,
piano solos, short speeches, etc.
Supper was served at o'clock
and at $50 the evening program
was begun with violin solo and piano
accompaniment by Mr.. and Mrs. w.
O. Hackett. This was followed by
drill, "The Harvest Queen" which
was given by a dozen children
under the tuition of Mrs. S. J.
Hackett. 1t was very credibly
rendered and much enjoyed by all
/. present.
An address by J. T. Hackett on
the theme of Thanksgiving and
Family Reunion, was especially ap-
Dropriate to the occasion and voiced
The sentiment of Christian citizen
ship. Songs and instrumental music
we're interspersed and altogether
the program did honor to the
Hacketts, and their reunion this
7ear was a grand success.
About sixtYfve relatives enrolled.
Those from out of town we're:
Geo. Hackett, Money Creek, Min;
Maggie Hackett, Money Creek,
Min; VIM. Hackett, Huntly, Ill;
Grace Randall, Huntly, ILL.,; Mrs.
NJ McGuwon, Pigeon Falls, Wis,
J. 7. Hackett and family, Williams
Bay, Wis, W. J. Vail, Wonewoc,
Wis.,. Roscoe Hackett, Chicago,
NJ. P. 7. Hackett of Bloomer, Wis,
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for a home in Christian land, with
many kindred, it seemed we'll to
meet in family reunion and ex-
change the sincere word of sym
pathy and hearty grasp of hand.
Samuel Hackett and family came
to North Freedom and erected the
first house in the present village of
North Freedom in the year 1848,
and most of the family have resided
in that vicinity ever since and have
done their share in building up the
village and advancing the interests
of the general public. Long live
Hacketts' Reunion!
Frank Hackett was reelected
President, and Geo. W. Hackett
was reelected Sec'y and Historian
for the coming year.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1905-12-13
BY J. P. JOHNSTON.

tAuthor of Twenty Years of Hus'ling
What Happened to Johnston.'O
Copyright, 1905, by Joseph B. Bowles)
The day of the old-time give-away
graft apparently will never end
The first time ever saw this game
played was eight years Of age, and
the last time I was 50. 1 found it to
be the same, a year ago as it was 45
years ago, except that in the latter
instance the suckers were more plen-
tiful. Perhaps the modern CRATER
was the more clever of the two; at
any rate, he was clever enough.
He would go out upon the streets
in a livery carriage on a circus or
county fair day, after having fixed"
the chief of police, While the driver
logged the team along the main street,
the CRATER would stand up in the car
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wow, SIT, VIM you promise me, eltn-
er to use this salve yourself, or give
it to some one who will, and not for
get the name of it,"
The man agreed and the CRATER
did the same thing and demanded the
same promise in the case Of each of
the others.
''Now, gentlemen" he went on, "I
am going to make up another pool for
advertising purposes; but remember,
none Of the II who were in this pool
can come in with the next. Don't
forget, gentlemen, the more liberal
you are with me, the more generous
l can be with you. Now, then, here
are two dozen boxes. Who will give
me 25 cents for this box? Who is
the first man to show me that he has
confidence in me?"
In jiffy, hundred hands were up,
each holding quarter.
When two dozen had been passed
out and the cash received for them,
he lined up two rows of II men each,
and exacting from each the same
promise as before, he gave back to
every buyer his 25 cents and 25 addi-
tional, and allowed each to keep his
box of salve.
By this time the crowd had in
creased and the excitement was in
tense.
"Now," said the CRATER. 81 am 60
ing to drive over there on the other
corner, and l don't want you men
who have been in the last two pools
to follow me-"
He then ordered his driver to. take
him to the opposite corner, and, of
course, the whole crowd, including his
pool members, followed him. Again
addressing the crowd, he said:
Gentlemen, a few moments ago
formed a pool of Sc men across the
street for the purpose Of advertising
my firms famous corn salve, and al
though it cost me little money yet
the amount given away is a mere
bagatelle compared with what we will
get as a result Of this advertising"
Then, opening large valise, he pro-
duced some electric belts, and eX-
nlainad that he wanted to do a little
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advertising for them rs we'll.
"Now, gentlemen" he continued, 'T
am going to form one or two, or pos
sibly three pools on these belts for
the purpose of advertising them."
He then gave an excellent and con-
vincing talk on electric belts, and i'm
mediately proceeded as follows:
"Now, friends, / want to impress
upon your minds that the more liberal
you are with me the more generous l
can be with you. Who will give me
500 for this belt? Remember, | am
going to leave it with each one of you,
to pass up any amount, from one to
twenty dollars no less than one, no
more than twenty, and the more lib
eral you are with me, the more gen.
erous I can be with you" And look
ing straight at a well dressed business
man, he said:' d.t.9t! - 4
Haven't you confidence enough In
me to pay me $40 for this belt?" -.
eyes, sir, 1 have, Z" said the man,
passing up a $40 bill and receiving a
belt.
"Now," said the CRATER, II wish you
would stand right over on this side
of the carriage until l ask you to hold
up your belt. Now" he continued,
"who will give me $40 for this one?"
and turning to one of three colored
men who stood near, he said: Have
you got $40, sir?"
eyes, sab, 1 has," came the reply.
"Well, then, give it to me and take
this belt" shouted the CRATER, and
the darky meekly did as requested.
"Now," said the CRATER, "you stand
on this other side of the carriage"
Then he asked for $5 investor, at
the same time announcing that one
or two dollars would be accepted, and
Immediately a food of one. and two
dollar S>ills came pouring in.
Those who paid one dollar he lined
up in one row. and the two dollar men
Continued on Last Page)
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who was necessarially detained
from the reunion, arrived Tuesday
to make a visit with relatives.
The fact that five relatives of the
family had passed to their last rest
since the reunion of one year ago,
made the occasion less mirthful
than in some previous years, but
with quiet submission to the in
evitable and with thankful hearts
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1905-12-13

1t will be remembered that Mrs.
Walsh was hostess of the Wisconsin
Buildings at the Buffalo and St.
Louis fairs, the positions being filled
in a most gracious manner.
She has many friends in the Gem
City who regret very much thatsh
becomes a resident in the great city
of Chicago. She will no doubt re.
turn often to the place of her resi-
dence of so many years.
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Goes to Chicago.
Rrom Thursdays Daily.)

Mrs. Emma Walsh has disposed
of her home on Fifth street to
Charles burlington who took pos
session today. Mr.. and Mrs. Burr
ington will move into the western
portion of the house vacated by
Mrs. Walsh and Mr.. and Mrs. De
Sautelle will remain in the east side
of the residence. Mrs. Walsh will
make her home in Chicago.
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From Friday Daily.)

The Knights of Pythias elected
the following officers last night:
L. M. Jacobs, G. G.
G. T. Thuerer, V. G.
John Arnott, P.
E. G.. Marriott, M. W.
Thos. Rodwell, K. of r. S.
Chas. Wild, M. of E.
W. J. Delap, M. of A.
Carl Du Bois, [. G.
III. M. Acott, Trustee.
Fl. T.. Halsted. Delegate Grand
Lodge.
The Eastern Star elected the fol-
lowing officers last night:
Mrs. E. G.. Marriott, W. M.
Mr.. J. L. Bonham, W. P.
Miss Mable Metcalf, A. M.
Mrs. VIM. Springer, Sec.
Mrs. B. H. Strong, Treas.
Mrs. Phil. Gibbons, Cond.
Mrs. J. L. Bonham, A. G.
DR.. F. P. Ellis, Trustee for 3
years.
Last night, the S. K. of A. cleo
ted the following officers for the
ensuing year:
III. Block, Com.
J. Rundell, V. Com.
John Bum, L. G.
&c. Dunn, S. B.
A. Braun, S. K.
A. W. Lucht, J. K.
G.. G. Deyhle, Rec.
F. Rote, r. Tres.
J. P. Sprecher, Tres.
E. Platt, Guard.
H. Block, E. Engelman, George
Schneider, Rep. Opt.
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(From Thursdays Dally.y

The Eagles elected the following
officers last night;
W. J. Power, W. P.
E. G.. Marriott, W. V. P.
W. C. Hacker, W. S.
W. Curry, Treas.
f. Shute, Cond.
Frank Link, Chap.
A. 7. Johnson, I. G..
Ed. Reidel, o. G..
III. M. Acott, L. M. Jacobs, M. f.
Foley, Trustees.
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Baraboo Commandery No. %.
Knights Templar, elected the follow
ing officers last night:
J. Van Orden, E. c.
R. A. Cowan, G..
Il. M. Acott, G. G..
T. W. English, S. W.
F. M. Stewart, J. W.
FL. L. Halsted, Treas.
W. 7. Kelsey, Rec.
Julius Hoppe, Trustee for 3 years.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1905-12-13

Pain may 60 by thena of rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, lumbago, pleurisy. No
matter what name the pains are called,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
drive them away. 35 cents, Tea or
Tablets. J, B. Donovan & Co.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1905-12-13

Because of unavoidable circum-
stances, Kindschi&Grosinske will
not be able to move into their new
Oak street store until some time in
January. In the meantime business
will be kept moving rapidly at the
old stand under the hill"
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1905-12-13
THE GIVE-AWAY GRAFT.

Corn-salve Agent Gives Away Money
Lines UP His Customers and
Deals Out Dimes and Quarters
Electric Belts at $40 Apiece-His
Clever Escape from His Dupes-
Sugar Sold at Cost Price-Sugar
CRATER Caught by Angry Farmers
and Landed in Jail.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1905-12-13
The Weiss Case.

The Jury found Michael Weiss
guilty. There were two counts in
the charge and the smaller of the
two crimes prevailed. Such cases
should be ignored by both the press
and the prosecution were it not
that the community at large should
know that justice seeks to punish
the one who is the evil doer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Weiss came
from Germany to United States in
1890 and brought with them two
daughters, the one in this case being
Anna Marie and the other Anna.
Before leaving Europe the defendant
wrote to George Schmidt of Pendle-
ton, Mo-, that the writer of the
letter was the father of the two
girls and the letter was produced
in court as evidence. The people
from Europe were met at ST. Louis
by Mr.. Schmidt and at st. Louis
Mr.. and Mrs. Weiss we're married.
They had not been married before.
The family afterwards located in
the town of Washington in Sauk
county where they have since resid-
ed. About Jan. 1902, peculiar con-
ditions arose between the elder of
the two girls and Mr.. Weiss which
grew from bad to worse and in
Octber 1903 he vanished.
He afterwards returned and it
was agreed between Mrs. Weiss and
himself that a divorce should be
procured and he should leave the
country for all time. There was
in property about $4,000 and it was
further agreed that Mr.. Weiss
should be paid a certain sum by his
making deed of the farm to his
wife. In the meantime he threaten
ed the life of the girl, it is alleged,
in case any public notice was made
of the matter.
On March, 27, 1904, child appear
ed and the neighbors began to say
uncomplimentarY things. Letters
from many of the citizens poured
into the office of the district attor-
neY, E. G. GottrY of Reedsburg, who
was assured that enough evidence
was at hand and arrest followed on
both the charge of adultery and
incest. AS the testimony shows, the
foregoing mentioned letter was in
evidence and Mr.. Weiss it is alleged
had also made serious statements
tn E. G. Fischer Of Loganville. as
well as to Charles Schluter of the
town of Washington, and these
we're on hand to testify. The testi-
mony of Miss Weiss, one of the
chief characters in the case, was
also straight and she was unchang-
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
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Iychild was burned terribly about
| lace, neck and chest. l applied
Ihomas' Electric Oil. The pain
~so and the child sank into a restful
~ Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson Ham
.&N, Y,
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Recognizing the demand for good
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LODGES
Elect Officers at December
Meetings. -
(Froln Wednesdays Daily.1

The L. A to B. of r. T. elected
the following officers Dec. 6:
Barney Russell, Councilman.
MYra Neubauer, Past Mistress.
Ella Barber, Worthy Mistress.
Francis Premo, Vice Worthy M.
Bertha Waldron, Secretary.
Edith Harrington, Treasurer.
Hattie LIE Baron, Chaplain.
Mamie Butterfeld, Conductress.
Lena Perry, Warden.
Kate Jones, Inside Guard.
Eva Series, Outside Guard.
Eva Series, Delegate.
Cora Jones, Alternate.
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The E. F. U. held election of Off
GERS last night. There was a large
attendance and the following Off
GERS we're elected for the coming
year:
G. FL. Carr, President.
E. M. Butterield, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Nettie Bartlett, Advisor.
W. D. Bartlett, Secretary.
e. A. Fisher, Treasurer.
L. W. Vincent, Warden.
VIM. Catfish, Inside Guard.
Fred Nehs, Past President.
New members were added to the
number. The next meeting will be
Dec. 10Th, 1905.
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DIVORCES
And Other Matters of the Cir
cult Court.

A divorce was granted in the
case of Thomas Buckley VS.. Iva
Buckley. Both are of Baraboo.
In the case of Wisconsin VS.. Ben
Hughes, the defendant withdrew his
ple7 of not guilty and entered a
plea of guilty Of larceny. Ben
Hughes was then fined $50 and if not
paid to serve 80 days in the county
jail. He was charged with enter
ing Paul Carls place and G. J. Reu-
lands store at Reedsburg.
VIM. LIE Pau, in thecase of the
state VS.. VIM. Henning and VIM.
LIE Pau, entered plea of guilty
and was fined $25 and costs or serve
10 days in jail. Messrs. Henning
and LIE Pau reside at Loganville
and were charged with selling
liquor to a minor. In the absence
of the first defendant, the second
was given the fine and sentence.
The case of the state of Wiscon-
sin ex. rel. R. G. Benizer ct. al. VS.
the board of school district No. 3,
town of Westfeld was dismissed.
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Huran Pleads Guilty.

William Huran plead guilty to OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses
and the court gave him a sentence
of thirty days in the county jail be-
ginning with Dec. 6. It will be re-
membered that Huran appeared in
Baraboo a short time ago and
claimed he was not able to hear
and desired money to go to a deaf
school. Several, sympathetic citi-
zens produced the coin and soon
after Huran became iubilant and
talked as lively as. any one. The
arrest followed and he is now pro-
badly sorry he spoke.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-12
WHAT RICHARD DID
Dared to Look on Some of
Edwards Horses

LONDON, Jan. ia serious scandal
promises to develop in racing circles as a
result of the Jockey clubs action In In
terdicting Richard Croker from training
his horses at Newmarket The history
of the affair given out by the friends of
Mr. Croker is that when at the New
market sales in September, Mr. Croker
appeared as bidder for certain yearlings
he was Informed that he was opposing
Lord Marcus Beresford,' who it is well
known has entire charge of King Ed
wards racing stables. This did not deter
Mr.. Croker, and it was suggested to him
that if he insisted in competing he would
not be allowed to train his horses at New
market. Mr.. Croker. however, was not
influenced, claiming that his conduct was
not diseourteous, as he was dealing
through an agent who did not know his
adversary In the transactions and mere
ly carried out his Instructions
In an interview in Dublin Mr. Croker
said he was still completely in the dark
regarding the whole matter and express
ed astonishmert at the fact that the
stewards did not give a reason for their
action.
A newspaper today says Mr.. Croker In
tends to sell his residence at Vantage,
England. For some months past he has
been living in Ireland, where it is report
ed he will reside altogether hereafter.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-12
HIRED IN STORE ONLY
TO BE DISCHARGED
Queer job of Clerk and How He Filled
the Situation

NEW YORK, Jan. 1i.-What Is probably
the queerest job in New York is held by
man in a certain book store downtown.
This man has been discharged oftener
than any baseball loving Office boy in the
city. In fact, he is employed only to be
discharged, and he is duly fired some
times as often as twenty times a day.
The book store in question boasts on a
sign in the window that every one is well
come within, and that no one will be i'm
portuned to buy. The sign always at
tracts attention and it appeals to many,
Believing, they enter the store to browse
among the books.
This is where the man with the queer
Job comes in. Standing beside the door
he has seen the sign read. AS the stran-
ger enters, glancing about, the salesman
approaches him and with smile and rub
bing of hands, inquiries the visitors pleas
ure. What would he like to see?
At this, the proprietor of the store, who
has been waiting, steps forward. Accost-
ing the salesman, he demands why he has
violated the rule of the house. How many
times must he be told, asks the proprietor,
that no one Is to be asked to buy.
The clerk mumbles a half hearted an
swer, whereupon, in righteous wrath, the
proprietor points to the cashiers window
and while remarking upon the pain it
causes him tells him to get his hat and
his money and quit forthwith.
Sometimes the customer intercedes, in
which case the proprietor relents Wheth-
er he does or not, the bit of acting seldom
fails to have its effect
The proprietor explains to the stranger
how hard it is to get clerks to obey in
structions. The visitor, believing what he
has seen and heard, feels at ease, and is
pretty certain to return, bringing a friend
or. telling friends of his experience, and
they, too, become visitors and prospective
buyers.
The scheme has made many customers
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-12
CITY LEAGUE MEETS
Discusses Change From Team
to Individual Membership

At its annual meeting last evening the
st. Paul Bowling association considered
proposition to abolish club MEMBERSHIPS
and substitute individual membership No
conclusion was reached. but a ma jority of
those present favored the change
E. w. GosewiSch contended that 1t is
d1flcult to induce clubs to affiliate with
the organization, the payment of the 50
membership fee being an obstacle. He
thought it would be much easier to in
duce individuals to pay 25 cents each for
membership. The objection made against
this plan was that it would facilitate the
organization of combination teams of
crack players.
Officers elected for the ensuing wear
We're Dennis Brundrit, president: F @
Fitzpatrick, first vice president: Carl KuhI
second vice president; F. w. Gosewisch'
secretary treasurer; R. c. Huntsman Fl
w. Lyons. F. ]. Trabert and w. q Gra
ham, executive committee; F. w. Cause
wlsch and H. w. Lyons, delegates to the
national convention, with R. c. Huntsman
and 2. j. Arndt alternates The delegates
We're instructed to vote for the retention
OF the 16h pound ball.
Alley owners were authorized to conduct
an individual tournament, the winners to
receive $50 each to pay their expenses to
the national tournament of the American
DoWiing congress to be held in Milwaukee.
Feb. IL, to 25. There will be one winner
In each class of thirty five, the entry
fee being 81.
The city association consists Of sixteen
ctubs, and 1T is expected that a nl,nnheI.
OF the crack players viii go to Milwaukee
TO match SIKH with the cracks from other
sections of the country 1900