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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
Fountain of Soap Bubbles.

One Of the most novel and fascinat-
ing sights among all the destinations
OF the Franco British exhibition is the
soap bubble fountain in the British
Hall of Textile and Chemical lndust-
ries.
The fountain consists of double
basin surmounted by a graceful figure
concealed under the base is an electric
motor, air blast and pump; the first
drives the two latter, which force
soapy water through pipe connected
with eighty-seven different outlets,
each one of which emits thousands
and thousands of bubbles, which III
ever changing hues fall like kaleido-
scopic cascade round the base.
In the day time it is a marvellous
SIGHT. but at night when innumerabie
electric lights beneath the bubbles are
turned on, it is the most dazzling
scene possible, and, borrowing an eX-
nression from the arabian Nights,
one might most aptly speak of it as
the fountain of thousand jewels,
SO sparkling, so radiant is the effect.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
HoMlNG PIGEON FAR AT SEA.
Dropped Exhausted to Vessel Off the
Texas Coast

Texas Coast.
Capt. Baker of the Ell Cid, when hts
vessel arrived in port Saturday.
brought with him a carrier pigeon
which he claims to have picked up at
sea $50 miles off the Texas coast.
He says that the bird dropped to the
deck of the steamer early one morn
ing and that when picked up it was
in a complete state of exhaustion.
The unusual fact of such bird be-
ing SO far from lande excited his atten-
ton, and it was discovered that the
bird had attached to its leg a silver
band bearing the inscription mo. 10
r. p"
There is no way of aScertaining to
whom the bird belongs nor where it
came from. Local pigeon fancfers
know of no such record mark or num-
Der and have been unable to find it
listed in any of their catalogues.
Whether or not the bird bore a mes
sage is not known, for there was no
trace of it when the bird was recov-
cred Capt. Baker said the bird had
had hard experience, for when it
dropped it was in a state of exhaus-
ton and could not have gone much
further.
The FL Cid left Galveston for New
York, but Capt Baker has taken good
care of the bird and will endeayor TO
ascertain where it comes from and if
possible get an explanation as to why
it was way out on the gulf $50 miles
from the nearest land.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
Connecticut Bird Preserve.

Despite the fact that reports have
been circulated of late that the com
missoiners of Fisheries and game had
secured 1000 quail from Oklahoma
and would place them on Terry Island,
near Sufield, Commissioner George T.
Mathewson said last evening that moth
ing has been done about buying any
quail as yet. 1t is true, however, that
the use of the island, which contains
about 1876 acres, has been obtained by
the commission and it is very likely
that a preserve will be established
there.
Until fifteen or sixteen years ago,
the island was inhabited by Clinton
Terry, and the house is still standing,
and it was from this place years ago
that band of Second Adventists put
on their ascension robes and waited in
vain for the end of the world.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
OUR HARDWOOD FORESTS.
Only Limited Area to Supply tn,

Only a Limited Area to Supply the
Constantly Growing Demand.
1t will be remembered that there
Except in comparatively small area
in Southeastern Missouri and Arkan-
sas, the hardwoods are not known
west of the Mississippi river, while in
the states north of the Ohio where
oak was formerly abundant there is
none remaining to-day. In fact the
principal source of supply for these
woods is the very limited area in the
higher mountains of Western North
Carolina, part of Virginia, West Vir-
eastern Kentucky, while from fifty
times this entire area in the remaining
states of the Union the demand is
constantly increasing.
Forest conditions in the Cumber-
land mountains are far better than in
other portions of the United States
The rainfall is ample to secure most
growths The soil has not been erod-
ed to such an extent as to make re-
newals difficult
An abundance of low-growing shrub
and heritage keep the sol cool and
moist and maintain soil fertility,
while much of the region contains
fine stand of the more valuable oaks,
hickories, poplar, hemlock and walnut.
The latter can be quickly secured by
supplying the seed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15

July 2, 3, d, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, patrons of the Lake Chetek
Assembly will be treated to the latest
marvel of the age in the Cameraphone,
the talking and singing moving pic
lures. Celebrated actors, singers, mu-
sicians are seen and heard as natural as
life, every tone and movement as per-
feet as if the real persons were before
you on the stage.
The Cameraphone is the newest Won
der out. So far it has not been exhib-
tied outside of New York City, Boston,
Philadelphia, Chicago. 1t costs a lot OF
money but we want the best attrac-
tons possible for the 1909 Assembly.
The Cameraphone or talking, pictures,
July 2, 3, 4.
If you are going to tent this year
write for terms to L. P. Charles, Sec.
Chetek, Wis. Tent account will be
closed. May 81
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
How Sea Lions Capture GuIIs.

The sea lion displays no little skill
and cunning In capturing gulls. When
in pursuit the sea lion dives deeply
under water and swims some distance
from where it disappeared: then. ris-
ing cautiously, it exposes the tip Of
its nose along the surface, at the
same time giving it a rotary motion.
The unwary bird nearby alights to
catch the object, while the sea lion
at the same moment settles beneath
the waves and at one bound, with ex-
tended jaws, siezes its screaming prey
and instantly devours it.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
In Memory of Old Hickory,

II the spirit of "Old Hickory"
should decide to journey to the spot
near which he entered the earthly
house of this tabernacle in 1867 he
would hardly recognize the place, SO
great has been the change. The will
derness has been made the to bloom,
and in it's midst stands the thriving
town of Waxhaw. He would soon dis
cover, however, that he is not forgot
ten, for a bronze tablet on the rail
road station proclaims the fact that
near this place Andrew Jackson was
born. And Squire Henry N. McWhor-
fer, who lives hard by, is always ready
to greet the spirit of the great An
drew with
"Welcome. dear guest and ghost"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
OVER the COUNTY
SHELDON

Special correspondence to the News Budget.
The Sergeant and Cox schools have
vacation this week.
Miss Gillespie has gone to her home
in Superior to spend vacation. Miss
McGuine, of the Cox school, went with
her, as her guest.
Gaffney's camp is closed, the work
being done Immediately after election.
Miss Marc Welson of Winneconne
arrived Wednesday to visit Miss A. M.
Cheney, and other friends.
Mrs. J. M. Kyser spent Sunday with
friends in Ladysmith.
Mrs. Clyde Shultz is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Eva Rumsey, in st. Paul.
E. D. Lacy started up his planer
Tuesday.
L. W. Cox and family took Easter
dinner at C. S. Sergeant's.
Arthur Elemdorf and family are
visiting friends in Holcombe, since
election.
Mrs. JAS. upper and O. C. Boyer
took in Ladysmith between trains,
Tuesday.
Milo Bell, w. S. Sergeant, Geo.
Nelson, Tom Hebard and Clayton Ser
geant came down from Ladysmith on
Tuesdays train.
We see the marriage license publish
ed all right, now look for the wedding
There are many interesting things
going on in this burg, but the official
version will probably reach the editor
in better form than we can command
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
Do this with your children.

School children should be fed plenti-
fully and frequently on Quaker Oats.
It makes the best possible breakfast for
anyone who is to work with either brain
or muscle. It's easy to prove this in
your own family. Increase the daily
consumption of Quaker Oats and you'll
see an almost immediate improvement in
the health and energy of those who eat
it. The regular size package of Quaker
Oats sells at 10c, the large family pack
age size at 25c; the family package with
a piece of china soc.
Breakfast OH Quaker Oats every day.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

HI. Levin of Prentice was the guest
of his brother Sam Wednesday.
E. A. Huffman of Ingram had BUSH
ness at the county seat Monday.
H. W. Cook, the new merchant at
Conrath, was in the city Tuesday.
Mrs. Allen Pippin and daughter went
to Owen Saturday to visit relatives.
| o. l.. Davidson has been laid up with
rheumatism for the past few weeks.
Mrs. J. L. McCorrison and Mrs. j..
M. Conrath were Bruce visitors today.
Don't forget the name it is Car
rolls lunch room where you get the
best. Att
Mrs. d. Ingle and daughter went to
St. Paul Wednesday for visit with
relatives.
D. F. Clark is here from Minneapolis
this week looking after his business
interests.
Miss Frances Helm of Tony was visit
ing friends in the city the fore part OF
the week.
Dallas Briggs and G. H. Williams
and Ed. Chambers were over from
Bruce Tuesday.
Prof. W. N. Mackin went to Madison
Monday to attend meeting of county
superintendent.
Rev. and Mrs. j. w. MADDEN of
Bruce were visiting their son A. A. a
few days this week
Get your pies, cakes and doughnuts
at CAROLS; we have them on hand Or
bake to your order. 47-tf
Robert Wood and family came down
from hurry Monday, and will probably
make their home here this summer
Make CAROLS lunch room your head
quarters for lunches and home baked
goods, like mother used to make 47-tf
A broken car axel on the north bound
train Saturday tied up traffic for few
hours on the Central south of Conrath
Mrs. II. N. Weston of Glenwood re-
turned home Wednesday after two
week s visit with her sons Max and
Robert
Geo. Harrington and family of
Marshfield were visiting his parents in
Bruce and friends in this city the fore
part of the week.
Rev. H. Baumbach and family ar
rived the fore part of the week from
Lamont, Iowa, and will occupy the
German Lutheran parsonage
For RENT. "A good room house,
small barn and large poultry house and
acre lot for rent across river, convent
ent to mills. d. Fl. Richards. 1tf
D. W. Maloney, county judge-elect,
was over from Glen Flora Monday, and
his time was fully occupied in receiving
congratulations on his election. Mrs.
Maloney accompanied him.
Rev. Henry E. Oliver has been as
signed to the Glen Flora charge. Rev.
Jett is recovering slowly from his long
illness and will camp out this summer.
Rev. j. E. Watson of this city preach
ed at Hawkins and Ingram Sunday.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
Z CONGREGATIONAL.

Services Sunday morning and even
ing. Rev. Thos. Barker of Oconomo-
wac will preach.
The Bethany Sisters will meet at the
home of Mrs Ben Lee on Wednesday,
April q. All are requested to bring
some small article for the grab bag. "
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
Reatinc the AstroIoger.

He-The astrologer described you
exactly and said that | should marry
you.
She - Don't you think it was
waste of money to consult him?
He-Why?
She-I could have told you the
same thing myself if you had asked
me!
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
Skovgaard Concert Company
OPERA HOUSE
Thursday, April 22nd
DANCING for Moody Patients.

Dancing is an ideal recreation for
mental patients, as the music and the
gentle exercise and the change insep-
arabic from the BALLROOM all tend to
tighten the self-centered gloom of the
neurotic. The grimmest Puritan
would admit that there was a time
to dance if he saw how the broOding
look of care lifts from the faces of
melancholy patients as they dance.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
The Simple Truth.

The Powder Manufacturer-Fancy
old TIL Of all people, going into the
gurpow3er shed with. a lighted can
die. should have though that that
woulG the last thing he'd do.
The Workman Which, properly
speakin'. it were, sir.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
CHURCH NOTICES
M ETHODIST

Services next Sunday morning and
evening; Sunday School at 10 O'Clock,
preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Morning topic, FThe Honor of a
name;" evening 'The power Of Chara-
ctcr." Young peoples meeting at
6:30, topic "The appeal to our Necessi-
ties" Prayer meeting Thursday even
ing Everyone cordially invited.
J.E. WATSON, Pastor.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
The Modern Mother.

Madame Ito the nurse maid, who
has just brought home her four chill
dren from a WALK Dear me, Anna,
how changed the children look since
| last saw theml Are you quite sure
they are the right ones?
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
A Roland for an Oliver

what do you suppose old Skinem
said the other day when [ told him I
was going to nail him for a subscrip-
tion?"
What"
"Youre on the wrong tack"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
BAPTIST.

Sunday, 10 a. m. Sunday school; 6:45
p. m. Young Peoples meeting.
Prayermeeting every Wednesday even
ing st the church
L. j. INGRAHAM; Pastor.
The Baptist Circle will meet at the
home of Mrs. DR.. Stephenson Thurs
day, April 22nd All are welcome =
Secy.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
A Combination of Effort,

"My child, who made your body?"
asked the Sunday school superintend-
ent
And Willie promptly responded:
"Please. sir, I did, but mother put in
the sleeves
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
The Wsv She Does

"She keeps her house in applie-pie
order
Eyes, notice the atmosphere there
is rather crusty."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
A Sturdy Ear,

''Your daughter has a wonderful ear
for music"
Eyes" answered Mr.. Cumrox weari-
ly, seems like it can stand most any
thing"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-04-15
Expected a Neostive

"I do admire a man who can say
no." forcibly declared Nickerson.
Come in and have a drink said
Tightwad promptly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
ATTACHES STOCK OF THE
MESERVE CLOTHING co
Wholesale House in ST. Louis Claims
Debt Of Five Thousand
Dollars

REDLANDS, Oct. 2O.-Under Sheriff
Ward of San Bernardino was here yes
terday and filed an attachment on the
stock and fixtures of the Meserve
clothing house to the amount of $4,000
in favor of a wholesale clothing house
in st. Louis Mo.
Mr.. Meserve retired from the active
management of the store several years
ago and was interested in the Home
Gas company, being the business man
ager for some length of time. He has
been president of the board of trade
and is highly respected in the CITY,
even though his business has not pros
pered at all times. However, of late
he decided to take over the manage
ment of the clothing house once more
and was closing out the stock, sale
for that purpose being on for the past
few weeks when yesterday the at
tachment was made. Mr.. MeserVe mas
the confidence of all of his creditors IN
the city, who were waiting for MS
plans to mature and the stock turned
into money when they would be pald
in full. Whether this will make
difference to the plans is not known
but 1t would be more satisfactory TO
his creditors no doubt.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
REnlANDS NOTES

REDLANDS, Oct. 20.-A meeting OF
the alumni of the high school was held
last evening for the purpose of erect
ing an organization to be known as
the High School Alumni association
which shall have as it's aim the sup
norting. both morally and financially,
of the activity of the athletics in the
high school. Dr. Howard Hill was
chosen president and Guy Sucher sec
retary. superintendent c. II. CoVell
was present and addressed the asso-
citation. speaking in favor of such
move.
A meeting of the Redlands Fruit eX-
change was held yesterday, When plans
were made for the coming year and
these officers elected: President A; G'
Simonds; vice president, L. M. VIM
ston: secretary and general manager,
c. E. Davis directors, A. G. Slmonds'
G. B. Donham, L. M. Winston, N. Leo
Lelean, w. c. Warner j. D. King ana
T T. Smith.
Rev. w. NJ. Cook, newly elected pas
tor of the Grace Methodist Episcopal
church, has arrived in town and will
preach to his congregation Sunday for
the first time.
Frank Fowler, so years old, died this
morning at 2:30 o'clock at the home OF
his mother, Mrs. William Fowler, on
West Cypress avenue. He has resided
in Rediands for the past nineteen
wears and has devoted his time to
the orange business. He was member
of the Masonic order and the funeral
will in all probability be conducted by
that body.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE
NEW FUMIGATION ORDINANCE
Woman Is Elected to Directorate of
Sugar Loaf Fruit Asso-
citation

RIVERSIDE, Oct. 2O.-The supervis-
ors' room was crowded all the fore
noon with horticulturists who had
come to argue the adoption of the pro-
posed new ordinance relative to fumt-
cation. This provided that no fuml-
eating or spraying should be done by
other than licensed operators, the IL
censes to be issued by the county hor-
ticultural commission. When the aft
ernoon session opened Chairman
Shaver announced he would appoint
committee composed of the several IN
terests before the board and that 1t
would be up to them to formulate an
ordinance that would be agreeable to
all concerned. The committee named
is composed of B. p. Wright, Fl. b.
Chase, Josephus Hudson, John p
Triolo, Frank Scoville, Supervisors
Holmes and Carlton and District At
torney Evans.
For the first time in the history OF
a Southern California fruit organiza-
tion a woman has been elected to the
directorate of a mutual association
Mrs Ivy Overschmidt Of Highgrove
has been made a director of the Sugar
Loaf Fruit association, a branch Of
the California Fruit Growers eX-
change. The association ships l25 cars
annually and has an acreage of nearly
900 acres in the Highgrove district.
other directors elected are f. M. Ryon,
II. n Twogood, A. j. Twogood, Har-
rison Kerrick, L. NJ. Jenkins and r. F.
WO1eVer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
FIRE ENGINE Soon TO
ARRIVE AT MONR0VIA
Many Fires Within Past Few Months
Have Forced City Council to Action.
Apparatus VIII Be Rented

MONROVIA, Oct. 2O-Word that the
automobile fire engine which has been
ordered by the city council will reach
here during the next ten days has been
received with much qualification. Sew
eral disastrous fires have occurred in
the foothill city during the past few
months, and in but few instances has
the local fire department been Of any
avail. With an unorganized fire bri-
gade and with but few water hydrants
throughout the entire city, Monrovia
has been exposed to the raVages of fire.
Several months ago the citizens voted
not to float bonds for several thousands
of dollars in order to install an ade-
quate fire department. AS a last resort
the city council has been forced to rent
an engine at a cost of $3.50 a month
from the Kemp & Culbertson Automo-
bile company. The machine is worth
$500 and the amount paid in rental
may be applied any time on the pur-
chase price. The engine will be in
stalled in the city hall, the front of
which will be torn down in order to
make room for the fire department. 1t is
believed that insurance rates, which are
now very high, will be greatly reduced
with the installation of a fire engine.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
WERE FIRST
MADE BY POOR MEN
Hardware Man and Employer Of olds
Motor Car Company Started Busi-
ness with Two-cylinder Car

An interesting story of the early
history of the Maxwell-Briscoe fac
tory gives some striking sidelights on
the remarkably rapid growth of the
automobile industry. Only six years
ago the manufacturers of the famous
Maxwell car were men of very limited
means engaged in business in Detroit,
but they had the foresight and wisdom
to foresee the future of the industry.
I'm July, 190S," said Fred j. Linz of
the Maxwell company, Benjamin
Brlscoe and ]. d. Maxwell-the former
in the retail hardware business in De-
troit, the latter an employe of the r.
e. Olds Motor Car company in De-
troit-conceived the idea of going into
the automobile manufacturing busi-
ness. Briscoe disposed of his hard
ware business and formed a partner
ship with Maxwell, and began the
manufacturing of two-cylinder tour
ing car, which they completed during
the winter of 1903 and 1904. and which
proved very successful, Maxwell being
a gasoline engineer and designer. The
price was then established at $1450.
1.-THE first car was delivered in Oe-
tober, 1904. In November, 1904, four
cars were delivered. In December,
1904, six cars were delivered. In addI-
ton to the touring car they decided to
build a runabout of moderate price,
which was put on the market with
rapidity. and in January, 1905, thir-
teen cars were delivered. In February.
1905, seven touring cars were delivered
and seventeen of the new runabouts.
In March seventeen touring cars and
thirty-five runabouts were delivered.
This was a very good showing at that
time for any concern. In 1905 and
1906 $500 cars were made and delivered.
In 1906 and 1907 $500 machines were de-
livered. In 1907 and 1908 5000 machines
were delivered and sold and for the
season of 1909 and 1910 they will build
q, 900 Maxwell automobiles.
1.-The company now has three big
plants in various parts of the coun-
try. An extreme western plant is now
being considered by the Maxwell-Bris-
coe Motor company
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-21
OLD BLACK BESS is
STILL FAvoRITE ON COURSE
Last Years Winner of Long Run tc
Territorial Capital Has Host Of
Friends Everywhere

Old 'Iack Bess," the car with the
name of the old familiar Dick Turpin
stories, is a great faYorite along the
line of the proposed course in the COM
ing Phoenix race. Almost every day
the old war horse of a hundred thou
sand miles and over and the car that
won the Phoenix race of last year is
out on the course, here and there, look
ing the old ground over, in which she
made herself fame and riches Ranch
ers and railroad men surround old
Bess and talk as affectionately about
her as though she was a faVorite horse,
and many, unaware that Bess will not
be in the running this year, are ready
to wager their money that the old
black car of Fred G. Fenner will again
take the prize.
Bess is out of the racing game. She
is serving time now studying the
course for her new successor, the fam
Gus Isotta, which Fenner is to have
make the run this year, and Bess
knows the road as well as her owner.
Fenner made the run to Mecca Tues
day and Wednesday and back with his
driver, Max Poisimus, a clear-headed
and accomplished French driver, who
has had long and varied experiences
on foreign tracks with the Isotta car,
and there is scarcely any doubt but
what he will let 'er go some" when
he starts on the Phoenix trip with the
speedy Italian in his control. Har-
vey Herricks, who has fame in local
driving, and who pulled down the San
Francisco-Los Angeles time early this
year, will ride with the French expert.
No body knows the road better than
Fenner, and whena he gets through
drilling these two men, they will be
very apt to know all the short cuts in
the course Fenner will leave Friday
morning for a trip over the entire
course SO as to have his men posted
as to the full course.