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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16
RANDALL'S BEST CATCH. By Colin s. Collins. Copyright, 1908. by Associated Lit
 erary Press
By Colin s. Collins.

Winter quarters had wakened from It's long nap. Over in the car sheds men were touching up the brilliant ad- vance cars with vermilIion and gold leaf. In the wagon shop stood rows of chariots resplendent in gilt and crim- son. In the loft last touches were be- Ing given to the "big tops" the huge canvas structures which went to make up the city of tents. From animal house and training barn could be heard the sounds of activity as trainers put horses and elephants through their paces, while the performers freshed up their acts. In three weeks the show would take to the road. opening in the south to escape the frosts and to get an additional month of season"
 Galley 2andal's appearance in the ring barn was the signal for a general stoppage of work on the part of those who had been with the show the sea- son before. Randall had been gen eral favorite. and even the equestrian director. the autocrat of affairs in the ring, came over to greet the newcomer.
 'The rest of the boys are here and have your traps all up." he told Galley. with a glance aloft where the trapeze rigging of the Randall -Ransome troupe glittered in the light. Altering through the wire glass. The other troupe is here"
 "who the mischief are theyT de- manded Randall curiously. T never heard of the Barnard troupe"
 Neither did any one else" agreed the director. They do a ripping good casting act. though. and they'll work well in the big act. Come over and I'll introduce you
 He led the way across the tanbark 10 where stood a little group of men and women curiously regarding his ap- proacn. Randall was famous fin the cir GUS world. and the Bannards. accus- toned to the drudgery of obscure one ring wagon circuses and small vaude- vile performances. looked with awe upon this star of the big show. Some of RandaII's boys were standing with the group: but. after a pleasant nod to his own men and an acknowledgment of the introduction to the strangers. Randall saw only one of the troupe. 1.-the. graceful girl not yet out of her teens
 Barnard hurried 10 compliment Ran dall On his work but Galley scarcely heard him His attention was centered upon this queenly girl with the fash ing black eyes. and when at last he moved on tc the dressing room to see that his trunk uas all right he turned to hss bearer" who did the catches for kis leaps.
 -what was the old chap sayinzT' be asked T didn't quite cztch-7
 Cluse laughed
 t 'Bettsr Ezt that idea out of your
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16
BEATS THE FoRKED SWITCH.
Science Can Discover Water Three
 Thousand Feet Underground.

Only the seventh son of seventh son has the gift of hidden water knowledge. With his witch hazel wand-and there is no authenic in- stance were true water witch failed he can locate wells or underground channels to a depth of 40 feet or little more. He will hold his forked switch in both hands and circle about and when he crosses above vein of water the butt of the switch bends downward with irresistible force, thus locating, as by very magic, the spot at which he advises the digging of the well. The government geolo- gists smile broadly at the claims of the born water finder with the witch hazel wand; nevertheless they do a little we'll finding themselves once in a while, but based on geolologic knowledge of water bearing gravels and rock formation, nor are they linn ited to any 40 or even 100 feet depths at which they will promise the dis covery of the liquid mineral. What would have been thought century ago of a man that would predict that water would be found in a a certain spot at a depth of 5000 feet? Either that he was a consummate liar or, if he were so unfortunate as to live to see his prophecy fulfilled, he would have been pronounced a dealer in the black art and fit sub ject for burning at the stake. Yet this is exactly what occurred in an instance just made public by the United States Geological survey.
 The Black hills region of South Dakota is a dry country. and the wa ter supply problem is in many cases a serious one. Several years ago the Burlington railroad. which runs through the south end of the Black hills. concluded to sink a well. and applied to the United States geologi- cal survey for advice as to the under survey geologist. who has spent some years studying the geology of the Da- kotas. made the prediction tha. the region of the proposed well site was underlain by water bearing sand stones. which at a depth not greater than 5000 feet. would probably fur nish a good supply of water, SO the we'll was bored. Mir Darton stated that some water might be struck in the red sand limestones of the car boniferous formation. and this vas the case: but he advised that provis- ion should be made to bore the low est sandstones. the base of which would probably be encountered at al depth of 5000 feet.
 The water was found in these sand stones. known as the DeadwOod for nation. which began at 292O feet and was penetrated to total depth of :. 2.9s0 feet. when the flow of the well amounted to half a million gallons a day. under a pressure of T5 pounds. giving an ample supply for the rail- roads needs and constituting one of the most noteworthy arfrsion wells of the country. The water is of a unl- form temperature If f27 dexTpes Fahrenheit and Of god quality. and the supply fully justiass the great ex- pense of the undertaking Several fiure. the 9pof0ziss heinx cuunsIpnt were a the point 0f giving up the work- but they were urged to csa- time. the Eeioozist beng confident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16
A ssrmea In Rhyme.

An English sporting parso1 who wished to shorten the sunday morn hgs service so that he might join some kindred spirits delivered the briefext and neztIest sermon on re ord Dearly beloved hs said. -the subject of our discourse this morning ls Life I shall divide it into three rzrts and . conclusion-frst. mans In- gross 10 the world: second mans prog ress through the world. third. mans sgress from the world. and. 10 con eiude. mans life after departure: Mans f-e-sss to life is nak.s ard hare Mans prowress thro1xh life h troubss
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16
his fate to the test.

his fate to the test.
 Next time we work it will be before an audience" he commented as he climbed to the platform to which she already had been hoisted. No more chance for chats then"
 q should say not" she assented. with a smile. "We'n be too busy then"
 Galley let his swing go and sway across the space. Clute slipped down on his swing to catch the count. and a moment later Caley shot across the space. let go of k:s swing to grasp Clute's hands, pirouette and catch the swing again on its retU8. Just as he reached the platform Grace shot past him to do her leap. She landed back on the platform presently.
 "We won't have a chance to talk down below either" Galley went on as unconcernedly as though they had not both risked their necks since the pre- ceding sentence. "I never get chance to talk to you"
 Father doesn't like"- she commenc. ed as Galley sprang from the platform.
 T know he doesn't" agreed Galley as he swung back and Grace jumped out. She was back in a moment, and a lesser important member of the troupe did some single trapeze work to rest the stars.
 Let's fool papa and get married this evening" he suggested. I'll be in front of your boarding house at half past 10, and I'll have 1t all arranged with the minister"
 Before he could get his answer the girl shot past him. and he was gone before she had returned. The next few tricks kept them too busy to talk; then came a breathing space. and he urged bis cause.
 He had to make good use of his time. for the act was drawing to a close. and he could not delay a trick without throwing the entire routine into confusion. He believed an assent trembled on her lips as he swung out. but his heart sank as be swung back to the perch and Grace shot past him. This time she would not return to the platform. but would stay on the other side for the ''somersault pass." which concluded the act. For this Barnard came over to his platform and swung him out on the swing while Cute. from the other side. threw Grace to her father as Galley turned somsr. sault in the air and caught Clufe's hands the instant after she left him. It was a trick that brought the su- dIence to its feet the year before. and Galley was proud of 1t. for 1t was bis own invention
 The swing was property made. and as he threw the somerSault be heard a cry below him It vas only the one word Yes but he knew Enat # meant He had been accepted in mid afr. and Grace would reet him that evening. He made his dive to the net md came up with his face vresthed in smiles.
 Pretty catch" commented Cute. swinging over the edge Of the net and dropping beside him
 The catch of c lifetime" sssenfed Randall joycuzly. and he made o1 for the dressing rcon- leaving Cluts -on derf1e what had happened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16

head" he advised. "The girl is the whole show with that troupe. and the old man doesn't want her marrying into another act"
 You be hanged" said Randall. If you think you're funny I don't mind telling you that you're not
 You agreed to a rehearsal at 3 o'clock" said Cute. Its all right. Ca ley. I'd be stuck on her myself if l wasn't married. Come out and get a bite to eat.'
 Randall followed Cute across the lot to the hotel. where most of the per formers stopped, and by 2 they were in practice dress and up in the dome of the practice ring, getting the stiffness out of their joints.
 It was the custom with the show to mass all the aerial acts into one big troupe for finish to the show. While the arena was being made ready for the hippodrome races the attention was centered upon the one big act, and in this Bannard's troupe worked with Randall's. A huge special apparatus was provided for this act, and 1t was to get used to this that the two acts were to rehearse together.
 To his delight Galley found that Ban nard's daughter did the principal leap ing for their act and was to share the narrow perch from which he worked -knf high above the ring, but to the gym nasts it was as secure as the ring it. self. and Galley found time to chat with the girl while they worked out the de tails of the routine of tricks.
 But once the rehearsal was over and Galley, hurrying into his street clothes, reached the exit to wait for Grace Ban nard he realized that what Clute had said was right. Barnard whisked Grace and her sister oil to the board ing house where they were stopping before Galley had a chance to say a word.
 But opposition only made him the more determined. There was little time to talk up on the shelf where they rehearsed. for either Galley or the girl was flying through the air while the other rested. and at best conversation was fragmentary.
 Two weeks passed, and Galley be- came more and more certain that his interest was returned. Evidently Ban- nard was not ignorant of the state of affairs. and he redoubled his watehful- ness.
 For years be had played in the small circuses. IT was only Grace's work which had enabled him to get with a big show. and he was not minded to lose this advantage the first season out
 Some time. he knew, she would get married. and he would have to go back to the wagon shows where the artists had to help with the horses and even drive a van to the next stop. Mean while be would enjoy the comparative luxury of the more important circus where '-razOrbacks- were employed to get up the tent and the performers could spend the night comfortably in the sleeper and not have to reach the lot until breakfast tine
 BGt CaIey vas not to be kept or. They were having their last rehearsal before the traps were taken down and put aboard the czrs Once the season opened there would be little tire for cour1ship. end he detsrnined to put
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16

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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
$3.50 For Best Article.

The Republican Congressional
Committee offers $3.50 for the
best article not exceeding 1000
words on the subject:
WHY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
SHOULD Be SUCCESSFUL NEXT
NOVEMBER.
The competition is open to al.
In Judging the merits of con-
tributions consideration will be
given not only to style, argu
ments and facts presented, but
to the convincing power, and it
should be borne in mind that
Members of Congress are to be
elected as we'll as President and
Vice President.
No manuscripts will be return
ed, but will be the property OF
the OOmmlJtS6.
The best article will be widely
used both in the newspapers of
the country and in pamphlet
form.
The award will be made and
check sent to successful contest
ant about August 18th. Manu-
scripts must be mailed not later
than July 18th to
Literary Bureau.
Republican Congressional Com
mittse,
Metropolitan Bank Building,
Washington, ID. G.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
Report Of Horticultural Society.

The Annual Report of the
State Horticultural Society is
now being mailed to members.
This report contains the papers
and discussions presented at the
summer meeting at Shiocton,
August 28th, 1907, and at the
Annual Convention held in Madi-
son, February 40, 1908. In ad-
dition to the excellent articles on
flowers, strawberries, orchard
fruits, ETC., the report includes
valuable lists of hardy and test
ed fruits. By using these lists
the prospective planter need not
be dependent on the nursery
agent for information as to hardy
and desirable fruits. very
member of the society in good
standing, fee paid, receives a
cloth bound copy by mail as well
as copies of the different bulletins
issued by the society. Members
are also privileged and urged to
use the Information Bureau, the
purpose of which is to furnish
immediate help by personal let
ter to members concerning IN
sects, diseases, etc.
The fee for annual member
ship is but fifty cents a year
which but little more than covers
the cost of postage, etc. There
are no restrictions or limitations
on membership. Anyone who
forwards fifty cents to Secretary
+ Cranefeld at Madison will be
enrolled as a member for one
year with all privileges of mem
bership.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
County Fair Dates Set.

Will BE Held Sept. 30th. Oct lst and End.
The annual county fair for For
est county will be held at the
fair grounds at Crandon Oh Sept
3Oth, Oct. LIST and End. The fol-
lowing officers have been elected:
Board of Directors.
Egbert Wyman, Samuel Shaw,
Silas Smith and HI. G. Bartel of
Crandon; #. A. Richardson, Wa
beno; w. d. Conner, Laona;
Andrew Rasmussen and John
McHale, North Crandon.
Executive Committee.
j. d. Grandine, president; j.
O. Sherman, secretary; Alex
Block, treasurer; f. A. Whit
man, w. B. St. John, A. w.
Rogers, Len Sargent and H. l..
Roe, are the presidents.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11

ST. AMBROSE: Services every End and
4th Sunday at and 10 a. ID.
Rev. j. Loerke. Pastor.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
NOTICETO THE PUBLIC.

For the convenience of the
people on the east side of the
County, the Laona & Northern
will run a train Tuesday and
Friday evenings. Leaving La
ona at $50, arriving at Laona
Jet. at $40. Leaving Laona Jet.
at 6:25, arriving at Laona at 7:20.
This will permit people to 60, by
train, to Crandon or Rhineland-
er, and return the same day.
LAoNA & NORTHERN Rl. Go.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11

GERMAN LUTHERAN: Services every End
and 4th Sunday at $3.50 a. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Rev VIM. Webber, Pastor.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
Heavy Storms and Rains Pre-
dicted For This Month.

Rev. Irl r. Hicks, in "Work
and Works, predicts the follow
ing storm and weather forecasts
for June:
A regular storm period is CEN
trail on the 9th, extending from
the 4th to the 9th. The reaction
airy storms of the May period
will disappear in tie east about
June 1st, leaving behind them
two or three days of fair, cooler
weather. BY the 4th and 9th,
the barometer will be falling in
the west. with rising tempera-
ture aud growing storm clouds.
During the 9th to the 9th these
conditions will move eastward,
growing in extent and force.
Many sections will be visited by
very decided electrical storms,
high winds and heavy downpours
of rain.
The chances are that thunder
storms during afternoons and
evenings will continue over the
10th and 18th, into the next
storm period.
A reactionary storm period is
central on the 18th, 18th and
14th. In addition to marked
tendency to electrical storms, 1t
will be found that volcanoes IN
various parts of the earth will be
disturbed, and seismic shakes
will be numerous about this per
iod.
A regular storm period is cen
trail on the 18th extending from
the 18th to 10Th. During this
period many afternoon thunder
storms will be natural. AS q
rule a yearly maximum of rain
fall is to be expected, generally,
during the June solstice.
A reactionary storm period is
central on the 22nd to oath. Aft
ernoon and evening thunder
showers may reasonably be
counted on about the 21st, 22nd,
23rd and oath. HaymaKers and
others who might suffer incon-
venience and loss will do we'll to
watch conditions and plan their
work accordingly, through all
this solstice period. We repeat
our annual warning against the
danger in taking shelter under
green trees during the June
thunder storms. If all our read
ers could see the correct stats
tics of fatal lightning strokes,
as a result OF running under trees
in June thunder storms, our oft.
repeated warning would be more
appreciated.
A regular storm period begins
on the 9th and extends to July
End. The crisis of this period
will fall on and touching the 18th,
Goth and seismic commissions and
volcanic eruptions will reach
general crisis.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
TAKE NOTICE.

Non subscribers of the local
telephone will greatly oblige by
calling at the following places
for out of town messages
Wabeno Central Office.
Grand Plank Hotel.
Grand Central Hotel.
Carter & Wabeno Telephone Co.
N. w. JOHNSON, Pres & Mgr.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
Churches

Churches
PRESBYTERIAN: services every Sunday
at 10:45 a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Rev Leonard Calvert, Pastor
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
Lost.

Lost from Lawrence's opera
house on Thursday June 4th, a
child's white lcape<wor by the
s'herald" in the fchool Cantata.
Reward will be/6iven for its re-
turn to the MGR Hospital and no
questions viii be asked.
2. j. NOER.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
LOW ROUND TRIP RATES TO DEN
YER, COLORADO SPRINGS AND
PUEBLO VIA CHICAGO, UNION
PACIFIC & NORTH WEST
ERN LINE.

On sale daily June 1st to Sep
TENDER 30th. Return limit Octo-
Der 81. Two fast through trains
to Colorado daily. The famous
Colorado Special, only one night
TO Denver. For booklets and full
information, apply to any ticket
agent of the North Western Line.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
Low RATES TO PACIFIC COAST VIA
CHICAGO, UNION PACIFIC &
NORTH WESTERN LINE.

Very low rates for the round
trip, in effect to San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle, and North Pacific Coast
points, daily, June LIST to Sep
TENDER 10Th. liberal return linn
its, variable routes, favorable
stop over arrangements. Apply
to any ticket agent, The North
Western Line, for full particu-
lars.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
MIDSUMMER EXCURSION TO
CHICAGO.

Account Republican Convention.
Round "Trip tickets will be on
sale via the Chicago & North
Western Ry. at rate of $500 from
this station, Return limit June
80. Ask agent for particulars.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
ADDITIONAL ITEMS.
Adolph Hassman came home
from Fond du T,ac last week.

Adolph Hassman came home
from Fond du Lac last week.
M. Soreason of Gillett called
on the trade here Wednesday
N. w. johnson and family
have been at Laona this week.
DR.. Murphy did dental work
at Mountain Tuesday and We'd
nesday
DR.. Goddard and sister and
Miss Owen of Oconto Falls were
visitors in town Wednesday.
VIM. Huettl and Joe Salchert
expect to go to Laona Sunday to
play ball with the Laona team
against the North Crandon ag
gregation.
Mrs. Joe Mcclure left Satur-
day for Menominee, Mich. where
Mr.. Mcclure is employed and
where they expect to make their
future home.
The Wabeno and Soperton M.
B. A. lodge will hold regular
meeting at Soperton on Tuesday
evening, June 10th. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
The crook who took my pulley
fanges must either return them
or get Strengthened out in Justice
court. w. FL. TUELL,
Padus, Wis.
Mrs. Routheau of Oconto was
the guest of her daughter, Miss
Tena, a few days last week. Miss
Routheau closed her school in
the Symes district Friday and
returned to her home Saturday
accompanied by her mother.
II he Missouri Girl" is a guar
anteed attraction and the theater
management is instructed to re-
fund the money if there is one
single thing advertised that is
not performed to the letter. The
claim that it is the best domestic
comedy written has never been
disputed. The production Of the
play in this city will be the equal
of any ever given of the play.
Not line or a scene cut out, and
not q bad actor in the cast.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11

Entered at the Post Office at wabeno
wisconsin as second-class mail-matter
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11
Ross Returns From the West.

Chas. Ross of Cavour was in
the city Tuesday on business.
Mr.. Ross returned the last OF
the week from Carroll, Wash,
where h o spent two weeks.
While there he purchased a farm
of 100 acres, containing besides
a good supply of timber, a fruit
orchard growing everything but
peaches. The purchase wa S
made for Mrs. Ross mother who,
as soon as she can dispose of her
property in Florence county con-
sisting of some 200 acres, will
move there to make her home.
Ross says business conditions
are very quiet in that section,
the saw mills being all closed
down and miles of logs on the
Columbia doomed up awaiting
the loosening up of t IA e s.
Rhinelander indicator.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-06-11

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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-23
Little Difference.

One of the attaches to the American
embassy at London tells good story
at the expense of well-known jour
nalist at the British capital
The journalist had suddenly been
called upon to write an obituary notice
of the late Bret Harte. He sat down
full OF enthusiasm for his subject and
with what seemed to him pretty com.
plete knowledge, and the result was a
glowing article. He fired It to the
printer; and when 1t came back to him
he was appalled, to find that he had
written a column or SO about Mark
Twain. Time pressed, however, as only
few minutes remained in which to
get the article into the paper. So he
simply changed the book titles and let
1t go.-Illustrated Sunday Magazine.