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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
Word from San Francisco

Mrs. Laura E. A. Watson has just
received a letter from Mrs. Robert L.
Taylor, who is now living in San Fran
cisco, Cal. On April % her brother,
Henry Sumner, the youngest son of
Col. Edwin Sumner, formerly of Bara-
boo, died of lagrippe in San Francisco.
The Sumner family came to Baraboo
in the early 40's and are well known to
the older residents of this community.
Mrs. Roberts is the youngest daughter,
and now the only remaining member
ofMr. Summers family. She also
writes of the unpleasant conditions
now obtaining in San Francisco She
says that everybody seems to be strik-
ing for something. The telephones,
street cars, laundries and other estab-
lishments are idle because the employ
ees have gone on a strike. The iron
workers have been out for several
weeks.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
Leonard Schmidt UndergOes Operation
lFroIn Wednesdays Daily.1

Leonard Schmidt, 112 Eighth avenue,
accompanied by his son, Wesley, went
to Milwaukee today on account of the
serious condition of his eye. Some
time ago an abscess appeared which
has given him much pain, and it is
hoped that an operation will relieve
the suffering. Previous to this time the
other eye was affected in the same way
and the sight was more or less impair
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Schmidt expected
to celebrate their golden wedding to-
day, but instead of being surrounded
by their seven sons and daughters and
Is grandchildren, filling the hours
with gladness, it was necessary to
change the plans and for Mr.. Schmidt
to go to a specialist. The venerable
couple was married in Germany and
came at once to this county having re-
sided on Sauk Prairie, in Fairfield,
Greenfield and in Baraboo for the full
fifty years. During the civil war he
saw service in Co. E, First Wis. Heavy
Artillery and is a member Of Joe Hook
er post, G. A. r. The members of the
family hope to have celebration as
soon as Mr.. Schmidt has recovered.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
What To Eat,

The May number of What To Eat
comes filled from cover to cover with
All unusually interesting and instructive
list of seasonable articles. Many novel
ideas for entertainment are suggested
and the newest arrangements of flowers
and fruit for the dining table are
shown in a number of excellent cuts.
There is chapter on sandwiches and
one upon popular beverages, both of
which with many others, will be well
coined by the up-to-date housewife.
Taken altogether the May number of
What To Eat is one of unusual at
tractiveness.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
An Opinion on Baraboo.

w. F. Thea, an attorney of Ashland,
Wis, spent two days in this city visit
ing his aunt, Mrs. Meehan, and his
cousin, Mrs. John Degan. He was
very favorably impressed with the
beauty of Baraboo. Looking down
from Cheeks Hill he remarked that he
saw a resemblance between our city
and the beautiful city of Spokane. Our
post office, however, he described as
being too "squatty" but the High
school building he considered a very
fine structure and the Catholic church
much better than the ordinary.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
NEW ORDER FORMED
Those Who Have Taken The Fourth
E'tgree of x. of c. Are Organized.
(From Wednesdays Da1ly.)

Baraboo Assembly, No. 746, knights
of Columbus, has been formed. The
membership is limited to those who
have taken the fourth degree in the
order and the meeting will be held on
the same evening as the regular lodge
meeting. The officers selected are as
follows.
Chairman-W. D. Mcclure.
Financial Secretary and Treasurer
J. F. McGinnis.
Recording Secretary-James Nc
Guam.
Inside sentinel-J J. Robinson.
Outside Sentinel-E. P. McManman.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
A Drachm Too Much.
fFrom Wednesdays Datlvl

Frank Sommers having imbibed a
drachm too much yesterday afternoon
was wandering irregularly about the
streets, addressing whomever he met
in language which has become obsolete
with the elect. Marshal Buckley en-
ploying the strong arm of the law, per-
suaded him to think matters over in
solitude for II or IA hours, after which
he advised him to "git"
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
BROKE HIS
COLLAR BONE
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Engineer Ernest Sierkert broke his
collar bone last night while jumping
from his engine in small collision
at Alton The engine went past
switch that was open and struck
another engine. No other damage
was done excepting that the pilot of
colliding engine, No. 1877, was slightly
damaged.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
FOR
THE MEASURE
tFrom Wednesdays Daily.)

Attorney Kelley appeared before the
Senate committee yesterday in the
interest of the Prairie du Sac dam. The
committee was unanimously in favor
Of recommending the passage of the
bill. Committees from Prairie du Sac,
Sauk City and other places, were on
hand to present all sides Of the
question. The bill has already passed
the assembly.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15

Miss Ella Smith, who is studying
music in Berlin, Germany, will spend
her summer vacation on the Baltic, as
English chaperone to a class of Ger
man students. The salary and
advantage of this appointment are ex-
ceediDgly favorable and Miss Smith
was fortunate in being chosen.-kil-
bOurn Events.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15

LOST Gold eye glasses. Finder
please leave at the Stanley Co.'s store
and receive reward.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15

Mike Schwartz Of Plain, came to
Baraboo to give the authorities an op-
portunity to arrest him for the shoot
ing affray of Monday night. Nothing
was done however. 1t is said that
J ack Love came into the saloon and
ordered beer. Picking up the glass he
tried to hit the saloonkeeper. Schwartz
ordered him out. When outside he
raised big disturbance breaking in
the glass of the window. Then
taking shot gun, fired at
him. The main artery of Loves right
arm was severed by the shot. Although
very weak, it is expected that he will
recover.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
FICTION EASILY LEADSeTHE CIR
CULATlON uST-CONlSTON
MOST POPULAR
NATURAL SCIENCE IN DEMAND
Many Readers Interested in Japan
And East-Large Circulation of
Literature Due to School

Interest in certain lines in the public
library has been most marked during
the past month. Fiction leads the list
in popularity by an enormous margin.
Of this the books in most demand are
Churchill's "Coniston, and Margaret
Deland's Awakening of Helena Rich
ie." An unusual amount of interest
has been manifested in the natural his
tory and science books. The school
use of literature and history raises
their circulation account, but the nat
ural science is easily next to fiction in
popularity. The books in this depart
ment most asked for are, "Burbanks
Plant Life" Walter Reeds "The Yel-
low Fever" and Howard's "The Mos
quito" Burbank's "Plant Life" is so
much in demand that those desiring
the book have to wait their turn. In
travel, "The Opening of Tibet" by
Landon, and in history, "The History
of Japan, are the most popular.
The following is the report of the
public library of Baraboo, for April,
1907.
Books received
w. G. LaRne. ...................15 Is vol.
Dr. Mills ........ -. .......... g vol.
Government. nt.............. .... 2 vol.
Andrus' collection ........... 6 vol.
Purchased by the committee ST.. ..vol
Circul alton
Total of circulation. ...... 3163 vol.
Date OF largest circulation
April 0,............44 .445 VOL,
Date of smallest circulation
April 49,, ........... .54 vol.
Number of days open. ......... .26 das.
Fines
On overdue books. .......... 1892.
Classified report of books circulated
during April.
Philosophy 80. .......... .........16
Rel1glOn. n..........-... .....a....... "a
sociology. ......, ........ I64
Language. .......... ....................5
Useful Arts .......... .e...... 35
: Fine Arts. ............. .36
Literature. ..... ................ 2O4
History ........ ........... 49,. .2O4
Travel. l..................... 80. IA
Biography. ........... ...........174
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15

Rev. F. D. Brown, who recently called to Bara-
boo pastor of the Baptist church, from three
years service of success spiritual and financial in the
First Baptist church Hastings Minnesota. Previous
to that while yet attending Seminary he had charge
a church which he left in prosperous financial and
spiritual condition.
Mr. Brown illustrations freely in his preaching;
his theology is evangestic and his delivery is direct
and extemporaneous.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1907-05-15
MAN SHOT
At PLAIN
(From Thursdays DaIly.l

IFTOm Thursday DaIIy.l
It is reported that Michael Schwartz,
saloonkeeper, shot Jack Love in a
saloon quarrel at Plain, Monday night.
1t is said that Schwartz fired through
curtain with a shot gun.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
AIahama,s Railroad Isrisra.io..

Gov Comer's war on the railroads nm
fortunate enough to do business in Ala
hama promises victory all along the line
A batch Of the governors railroad bills
has passed the house. and it is conceded
that they will have plain sailing in the
senate. They are drawn so as to be in
junction proof, and all OF them provide
penalties for violation Of so drastic q
character that no railroad can afford 10
disobey them. The effect of these laws
when enacted says the Birmingham
News, will be 10 conclude the Injunction
suits now pending before Judge Jones. of
the United States District Court. With
these injunctions out Of the way. and no
injunctions issued against the new stat
utes. the will of the sovereign people of
Alabama will be enforced" The will of
the sovereign people Of Alabama is that a
railroad corporation cannot have its dav
In court. and that it has no rights which
a legislature is bound TO respect. tt must
accept whatever rates for service the leg
isiature sees fit 10 impose. and whatever
regulations that body sees fit to make.
without any opportunity for a hearing as
TO their reasonableness. As 10 judicial
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
COMPULSORY TESTIMONY.
constitutional Rights" Set Aside by
New Missouri Legislation.

Prom the Kansas City Times.
More quickly than could have been
foretoId. the occasion has arisen in Mis-
souri, TO test the efficacy OF the late law
10 compel witnesses 10 testify upon
pledge of immunity from prosecution
This law was known before its enactment
as the ~anti-bribery bill" Il was de-
feated in the legislative session OF 1906
and was vigorously contested before the
legislature Of i5J7 because the corpora
tions realized that il could be used not
only in Doodle inquiry. but in many
transactions involving the liability OF cor
poratiOnS to the public.
The doodle disclosures in St. louis will
now bring the new law into prominence
Where iH the former bribery cases tie
prosecutor was hampered by "constitu-
tiOnal rights that plea viii now avail
nothing. The protective power thus con-
ferred upon society should be exercised
10 the fullest extent The old rule con-
cerning self-incriminating evidence was
at best an anachrOnism IN an age when
cruel and unusual punishments were
forbidden and when the criminal laws
We're far more careful Of the prerogatives
of malefactOrs than OF the rights of So
ciety.
Because this new rule, ameliorating the
effect Of an able device for injustice aids
publicity in corporate as we'll as indi-
vidual transactions, its application will
De watched with great interest. Attacks
upon the constitutiOnality OF the new law
are very certain to follow; but II is
grounded so firmly in reason and sound
public policy, and the reverse Of the new
rule has been so potent an instrument for
evil that there seems TO be no room for
doubt that the courts will uphold it.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Dried Apples a Masterpiece.


The Norfolk Landmark is a puzzle 10
US. Whether it means simply olbe con-
trary has a naturally unhappy disposi-
ton. or merely loves TO hear itself crow.
we are unable TO say, but IT is certainly
the most argumentative fowl in the en-
tire barnyard; and. unhappily. seems pos
sessed Of a most abundant store of mis-
information. especially concerning things
good TO eat.
II naturally saddens us that the Land
mark has heretofore been unable 10 find
any virtue in the victorious prune. If We
could but induce IL 20 assimilate a sclen-
tific and sensibly directed course OF stew
ed prunes, much of it's misunderstanding
might be removed. and large sections Of
its habitual gloom dispelled. However. it
Is not so much the potent and health
producing prme that arrests out atten-
tion now in considering the case OF the
cropping Landmark. as it is its indirect
and unwarranted attach upon another
and hardly less glorious institution-the
dried apple.
Says our unfortunately-dispo Vir-
ginia contemporary:
The work Of nature Is the delightful plun The
puslanimous Unnne Is the improvement nf man on
natures work. The Tried apple is another master
piecc Of this sort
The Landmark talks like a spoilt
child, Forsooth, because we cannot have
plums the year round. prunes are ''pu-
silianimous." Because the rains come
and the SHOWS fall and the fresh and
juicy apple hangs not IN the orchard the
twelve months through, well none Of
dried apples, What sort of lop-sided
philosophy is this? Wherefore this
cranky reasoning? Are we TO under
stand that the Landmark would refuse
Thanksgiving Day fruitcake because il
contained no fresh grapes. but did abound
in weIl-approved raisins instead?
But, concerning dried apples; there is
nothing better or healthier i'm the entire
list of gastronomic delights than this del
icacy. Did you ever taste old-fashioned
turnover pies contemporary-aha we
thought that would give you pause-half-
moon shaped, closed tight and sealed with
beautiful scollops along the edges, and
filled with spiced and appetizing dried
apple stuffing? Having tasted one did
you ever refuse the second? Honor
bright did you? We anticipate your re-
ply. for you are truthful. If sometimes
mistaken; you never did-you know YOU
never did True. the old-rashioned sun
dried apples Of the beautiful past are
hard to secure these days. The spirit Of
commercialism has done away with much
that is good and inspiring But. II is not
absolutely impossible 70 secure the right
and proper thing, II one but search dill
gently enough-and who would not ex-
haust his every effort for the sake Of
those old-time and heaven-born turnover
pies2
The Landmark eXcites our sympathetic
pity. IL needs strict and sensible dieting.
Il we could but persuade IL 10 subsist for
time upon real. genuine. and carefully
prepared prunes. dried apple and pump
kin pies, never more 20 Il would the
world seem otherwise than filled with
gladness and unalioyed ecstacy. VIII the
Landmark not lift up its eyes and be
blessed?
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

determination of that matter, it is un-
thinkable and impossible under the dras-
tic code of Conner.
We are not fully informed as to the
motives behind the extraordinary legis-
lation which Alabama seems bound to
place on her statute books. Fer some
time past Gov Conner and his supporters
have threatened that they would find
way to force the railroads TO obey the
rate laws by preventing recourse 10 in
junction. 1t is obvious that the hostility
to the use of the Federal writ of injunc-
tion TO nullify State laws, which has
manifested itself in a number of States
during the past few months. has in Ala
bama taken on a virulent form. The law
makers Of that State believe they have
found way to tie the hands Of the Fed
erai judiciary II they have really done
so, they have made their commonwealth
independent of the Federal government TO
an extent hitherto thought impossible.
Other States have sought 10 limit the
power of the Federal courts by forcing
litigants. under penalty, TO have recourse
TO the State courts, and the Louisiana
legislature is now considering a measure
expelling foreign corporations which
carry litigation to the Federal courts.
These statutes are of doubtful constitu-
tionality, and still more doubtful expe-
dieney. 1t will be of interest to see
whether Alabama lawyers have actually
constructed a set OF statutes 20 which a
foreign corporation must meekly submit
without remedy in the courts for what It
considers injustice. In that event. the new
legislation sets up a form of corporation
control without precedent in American
legislation.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Capital Punishment in France.

The question OF the abolition or MAIN
tenance Of capital punishment is once
again the topic of heated discussion in
Paris Recent crimes have affected many
notifications of opinion. Thus the re-
porter OF the budget commission for the
department OF justice writes that whereas
the commission OF 1907 declared itself in
favor OF the abolition Of capital punish
ment. that Of the budget OF 1905 has main
tanned without discussion the grants for
the wages Of execUtioners and the expense
Of executions. In less than a year" he
says, a manifest reyulsion Of opinion has
taken place IN this question Those who
formerly hoped 70 see the penalty Of
death disappear are now silent when thev
do not declare that they have changed
their opinion. while its former partisans
display fresh energy in demanding its
maintenance. Recent and .Odiors crimes
have been committed which rendered the
cause easy 20 defend. Instead of signing
AS they did formerly, an appeal for mer-
cy after having found a verdict Of guilty
Juries now express desire that the execu-
tioner shall continue 20 behead. The chief
OF the State has seen the exercise of his
night Of pardon hindered by unprecedent
manifestations" The reporter adds that
he himself IS IN favor of the abolition or
the gUiiiotine. which he denounces a.. a
relic Of barbarism. II IS plain that a hot
debate on the whole subject Is impending
in the chamber.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
WASHINGTON.

The sun shines nowhere quite so bright
As in Washington:
The CCngressman's heart nowhere 30 light
As IN Washington:
His grab-pay nowhere seems 50 small
As when he makes a pond 'rols call
For whiskey cocktails, strong and tail,
Down at the Capitol.
Nowhere has fashion sIIch full sway
As in Washington:
Nowhere ShreWd iirtS cause such dlsmay
AS in Washington;
But when my own time comes 10 choose
'Twixt shoddy's wine and old-time booze"
I know IN which III make adieux,
Down in Washington
Nowhere is Roosevelt quite so nice
As In Washington:
So charged with work and sage adTice.
As in Washington:
And believe that clever man.
Who tells the mothers all he can,
Is working ont a third-tem plan,
Down in the White House.
ROSE G0UNENEUR HOES.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
POOR PIXIES.

The pixies pranced
When Il was spring,
And gaily danced
In mystic ring
From every fen they'd nightly rove
To hold their reveis in the grove
The poet strayed
When summer came
To where they played
Their merry game.
And dearly did the poet love
To watch the pixies in the grove
Now fall is here,
The nights are cold;
The leaves are sere.
And bare the void.
The poet sits behind his stove;
The pixies shiver In the grove.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Tired of Him.

The soldier Of the legion lay dying in
Algiers.
committee of citizens who wanted 70
boom Algiers as a health resort waited
upon him.
We wish you to change your head
quarters announced they. You're hurt
ing business here"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Taxation of Art.

President Eliot, Of Harvard.
A tax on works of art is a tax on the
education and development of the sense
beautiful. The appreciation of the
beautiful is a rich source Of public happi-
ness. and the ultimate object Of all gov
ernment is to promote public happiness;
therefore. a tax on works of art violates
the fundamental principles of a democ-
racy which believes in universal educa-
ton, and IN all other means of increasing
mental and bodily efficiency and the re-
sulting public and individual enjOyments
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Many Traitor. Among Us.

FTIan me New 1ork World
Has not Col Watterson noted the re-
markable preponderanee OF opinion favor
able TO a second elective term" or not
opposed 10 it, in letters sent by promi-
nent Republicans IN every part of the
country 10 The World? That which
so many men desire. II not forbidden
by the constitution. may not in a repub-
lie be branded treason"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Bound 10 Have Reform.

From the Philadelphia Press.
An asset emergency currency. as all
see now, the country is bound TO have
in some form. 1t has it now. The only
question is whether, under a wise law,
this shall issue smoothly, automatically
and carly enough 10 prevent loss and
friction, or whether. after infinite loss
and anxiety. various banking expedients
shall be devised TO furnish cumbrous
substitutes for such a currency.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Unnatural Antipathy.

from the ProTlcence Journal
The President is afraid Of Mr. Hughes.
1t is said, as the one man who might
take the nomination away from Mr.. Taft
or some one else representing the Admin
istration policies. And yet the governor
has shown by his acts that he is lust as
sincere a refOrmer as the President. Why
should Mr.. Roosevelt dislike him as a
successor at the While House?
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Prices In Dawson.

High prices continue to rule in Dawson
City. which is probably the most expen-
sive town in the world II is a thriving
place, with a population Of over 5000.
with warehouses. churches. banks. electric
lights. wholesale and retail stores. and
two up-to-date newspapers. The news
papers themselves are worthy OF consid-
Grafton IN the light Of expense, for they
cost - cents copy AT this time Of
the year three eggs ordered IN a restau-
rant cost H.|0. while a caribou steak
costs 81 Beer is worth 81 bottle ana
champagne S1050 a quart.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
4 sad situation.

It's all of. Ny girls folks have moved
into the house we just vacated. Loves
dream is Ger"
"Why so?"
Now, my people are not soaks. under
stand; but we have been living in that
house for many years. and I guess we
didn't leave less n a thousand empty bot
ties behind. Oh. wow
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
Frank Hatton,r RrmnrI.

From the Pitisburg Dispatch.
The recent election recalls a remark Of
Frank HattOn's once that Iowa would go
Democratic when Kentucky would go Re
publican; and Kentucky would 90 Re-
publican when he'll went Methodist"
Since then Iowa has gonesDemocratic and
kentucky has gone Republican: but We
fear that in the other place they have
padded the registry lists against the
MethOdists
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
working a Familiar Trick.

From the New York World.
Senator Platt's declaration for Taft an
pears like an attempt to work the
forward pass on the administration.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

A Milwaukee girl who, II Is said, can
sing an octave higher than Patti. is now
preparing for an extended concert tour.
1t is to be hoped that she will not seek
70 so PATHS scale Of prices an octave
better, however.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
The Real CauSe

Tell me. my poor man" said the
good-hearted old lady. Ito what do you
attribute your fondness for drink? Is Il
hereditary"
mo, ma'am," replied the poor man.
It's thirst 80
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14

a French paper asserts that Amer
lean heiresses have paid nearly $1,000. 000. 600
for titles during the past ten years
Viewing the matter TetrOspectively. We
are constrained 10 believe the title bust
ness to be EurOpe's very finest gold
brick scheme.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
NOTHING SERIOUS.
How ExtrnordInnrv

Ffon the Philadllphia PrrsS
Mrs Popley was telling me about her
baby to-day"
Yes? met Mrs. Newmater to-day and
she was telling me about hers. She
says it's just the sweetest and prettiest
little thing in the world"
How odd! So is Mrs. Popley's"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
On the hmm

Hello, Cassidy said Casey. "an'
how's things wild you?'
Busy" replied Cassidy very busy.
indade"
is il so?''
AYE, shure. iv'ry time I'm at laysure
have sOmethin to do"