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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-02-18

fact that he was a guard at the beir of
Lincoln. Mr.. Claridge had been in the
hospital in Washington, suffering from
the effects of two severe wounds and
when convalescent was assigned to the
10th regiment of veteran reserve corps.
His company was detailed to act as
guard and escort from the white house
to the capitol building, where the re-
mains lay in state.
He still has the coat he wore and gun
he bore at the time he stood guard, as
seen in the picture taken a few days
ago especially for our Lincoln edition.
At the Lincoln Day meeting exercises
in Spring Green he appeared as he did
at Washington.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-02-18

GustaYe Scharnke of Apleman says
that he saw and heard Lincoln make a
speech at Pittsburg after his first cleo
ton. The president was on his way to
Washington.
Mr.. Scharnke says that he was ten or
twelve years of age and too young to
vote. His father voted for the Great
Emancipation, however. As a lad he
was interested in what was going on
and pushed his way through the crowd
to see what was to be seen.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-02-18
SAW LINCOLN ASSASSINATED
E. N. TrumbIe of North Freedom was
in Ford's Theatre at the Time of
Tragedy

TO THE EDITOR: L have seen A.
Lincoln several times; shook hands
with him two differant times; was in
Ford's Theater the evening that he was
shot by John Wilkes Booth and saw
Booth cross the stage after the shot
was fired. I was wounded on April
Sth. '65 and sent to the hospital at
Washington, D. g., on April 9th, '65.
Yours Truly
E. n. Trumble.
Member of the Iron Brigade.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-02-18
How the Assassination
News Reached BdrabOO.

Miss Eliza Chapman Tells of the Sorrowful Days of
April 1865.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-02-18
II. P. Person of Reedsburg
Was a Wide Awake.
Voted for Lincoln and Saw Buried in the State of
York

H. P. Person of Reedsburg writes that
he was not only Lincoln voter but saw
Mr.. Lincoln four or five times. Among
these he rememb bers seeing him at
Bailey's Cross Roads, at Fredericksburg,
Va, and in the Army Square Hospital
in Washington. Mr.. Person writes that
he was a grand big figure on horseback,
hat in hand, but not a very good one
on foot. s'The grand mans looks will
Hnger with me while on earth l linger," :"
says the writer.
Mr.. Person was a Wide Awake and
they were thick in Northern New
York. This organization was patent
force in the first election of Abraham
Lincoln. The uniform consisted of cap
and a large cape Of enamelled cloth.
The torch was small tin fount with a
wick for kerosene attached to the end
of a stick about as long as the handle OF
broom.
Here are twolines from the song they
sang:
''And shall Abe Lincoln die, and shall
Abe Lincoln die,
Then half million Wide Awakes will
know the reason Why
Mr.. Person also recalls the burial .
John Brown in Northern New York.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-02-18
Spring Green Soldier
Guarded LincOln'S Bier
George Ciaridge has the Musket
and Coat He Wore While on
Guard.

George Claridge of Spring Green is
attracting widespread attention from the
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-02-18
How Abraham Lincoln
Pleased An IriShman.
Franklin Tells of the First Visit Orator from
Illinois Made the State Fair

The Wisconsin State Fair of 1859 was
held in Milwaukee. This was the first
opportunity Milwaukee county boys of
my age had ever had to attend State
Fair, hence in our lives it was great
event. The officers of the Agricultural
society in casting about for suitable at
fractions hit upon the plan of inviting
some popular speaker to give an ad-
dress. An uncouth country lawyer
down in Illinois had recently distinguish
ed himself in a series of public debates
with the renowned and polished orator of
the United States Senate, the Hon.
Stephen A. Do uglas; so "Abe Lincoln"
was the man selected.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-02-18

was thing of life. was frightened at
the tumultuous applause and greatly
astonished that the noise in no way em~
barrassed the speaker.
After the speech some one took Mr.
Lincoln to see the fair. Twenty or thir~s
ty young fellows rushed along with
them. When they came to a side-show
these fellows would pay their dimes and
rush in, too, not for the sake of seeing
the show, but to note what''Abe Lin
coin" would say or do. AS they came to
one tent Mr.. Lincoln followed bis guide
within, then quickly stepped out before
any of his followers had time to buy
their admission, This show was evident
ly something Mr.. Lincoln did not wish to
encourage. The proprietor was very
angry and Mr.. Lncoln's companion, who
was slower in getting out, was cursed
and berated.
The next tent was owned by big,
burly Irishman, who had shouted him
self hoarse, telling of the ''most wonder
full animal that liver was, an animal with
two heads and six legs, but only one
body and one tail" What he really had
was the stuffed skin of little deformed
calf that had died at birth. Outside of
the tent upon a canvas some twenty
feet square was picture of this wonder
full animal The picture was a veritable
behemoth but it was not calculated to
deceive anybody for it was great deal
taller than the tent which held the exh ib-
it. Our Irish Snowman had seen the
performance at the adjacent tent and he
was thoroughly alarmed lest the party
should pass by him, also. He rushed up
to the guide and begged "Take him in
here; take him in here! 1t won't cost
you anything, take him in here!' The
guide hesitated and looked inquirlngly
at Mr.. Lincoln, who cast searchgln
glance over the outfit. then stepped
briskly within. AS he went inside the
Irishman got busy on the outside. 1t
was the work of but few moments to
gather in twenty or thirty dimes. linen
there was lull in the rush. The man
realized that this was his opportunity,
so he began shouting at the top of his
voice; "This way, gentlemen, Abe Lin
coin is in this tent; you can see Abe Lin
coin for ten cents!'' This cry had the
desired effect and soon it was not pos
sible for another one to get into that
tent. All was quiet for few minutes;
then there was great peal of laughter
after which they all came out. Mr..
Lincoln looked serene and was smiling.
Our friend, the Irishman, bowed until
his head nearly touched the ground. AS
he slowly resumed an upright position
he prayed audibly and with much fervor,
"May God bless you, sor-r."
FRANKLIN JOHNSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
FRENCH FASHION NOTES
PARIS. Nov. q

PARIS. Nov. %.
HAT the modistes over here are
active in changing modes is
world-renowned. The Parisienne
Is ever ready to accept Innovations and
loves TO appear at well-known public
places dressed in the latest sensational
changes In hat and gown.
Well-coiffed hair mas excellent oppor-
funity for display under the upturned
brims OF the new boat-shaped turbans.
These have high, rolling sides which
Meet In point at the front
The very large, exaggerated form OF a
Napoleon hat is also worn bv many
stylish women. Ii Is made of black
Velfet. and the points descend we'll down
over the ears. while a rosette of rib
bon IS 1auntily fixed on one side
During the last few days an ex-
traordinary, popularity has arisen for
pheasant plumage
Bows fashioned from bands OF multi.
colored feathers are used for trim
ming feit and velvet hats and toques
me new kind of "goura" plume ap-
pears as the only trimming on some
large velvet Or long-haired felt hats.
Inc threadlike hairs of this peculiar
1satner are wide apart, and this new
piume pierces the turned-up brim of the
large cavalier shapes.
Maison Blanc is showing a splendid
collection OF children's clothes. This
mouse mas exerted every effort to supply
attractive outfits for little French bows
ana girls. A pale blue cloth coat has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
Belts and Buckles

tn HE return OF the blouse and sepa-
rate skirt restores tho sash and
belt to favor. and some attractive
styles of leather and silk are ready for
your approval.
Satiny folds encircle the waist line.
while scarf ends are knotted at the
back. Leather in supple form IL studded
with stones and beads
Belts are wide, and this, Of course. 10
joyful news to women who have strug-
gled for smartness with narrow bands
at their waists. Under five inches OK
shirred or folded silk a multitude Of
sins against neatness can be hidden.
Nearly every belt must have its large
buckle. This important part Of the girdls
is sometimes four inches in width. Some
are highly polished. while others are
made as a concession TO the liking for
antique and barbaric designs.
Jewels are introduced with filfgree and
carvings. the color Of the stones being
a reflection of that OF the silk or
leather.
Heavy silk thread and cord are en-
broidered in motifs that hint of the
East in both color and design.
Look 20 your belts in this day OF the
return Of the waist line. They can make
or mar the appearance OF your costume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

sew the dull leaves which you have
picked up in the millinery depart
ment. A row on each side and an ir-
regular central line Of leaves are
sufficient. Tho Land uoes not meet in
front. Some Of these leafy models
have tiny crystal beads dotted over
the surface. to simulate dewdrops. Ar
tificial flowers can be used to carry out
this same idea.
The last model IL q combination Of
silver gauze and pearls. On a strip Of
this tissue turn a narrow hem and sew
pearl beads. At one end Of the band
make two loops and an end. A hook
under these win fasten In an eye On the
other end, and there is one of the pref
test ornaments that can grace lovely
head. Black net edged with gold beads.
or any colored net with beads Of con-
trasting coiors. is worthy Of being used
for this model.
When we realize the Importance OF
carrying the idea Of an evening costume
up to the hair. these new ornaments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

= collar Of squirrel. It is belted in like
q Russian blouse. and there is q fur
RUSSIAN toQue to match. This has
crown OF blue cloth and q stiff little
Quill at the side.
"nite rabbit fur coats. with quantity
shaped bonnets trimmed with fur. are
much favored.
For girls of IA or Is years corduroy is
popular. Scarlet and blue serge dresses.
made in Russian style and trimmed with
tiny gilt buttons. are being shown in
many shops that make a speciality of
juvenile clothes.
With these serge suits tweed coats Of
era! or brown are worn. and rough
beaver hate. simply trimmed. complete
tne OUTDOOR costume
MORE in the most gorgeous shades.
embroidered and trimmed with fringe
or cord. Is said to be holding its own.
mis- is not hard to believe when one
glances mt the magnificent evening
wraps seen at the theaters
Martial Armand has introduced a long
Torai mousseiine scarf for evening wear
which bids fair to be popular. II is
broad. and has q long trailing design Of
MOWERS running up the entire length.
Each flower is appliqued upon the
mousseline. while the pale green leaves
are embroidered with silk. No flower
seems too large or too small to be used
en- these latest novelties. Indeed. they
c1me az q lovely relief from the popu-
lar beads. ELOIsE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

affect its general looks.
Wings are used in a becoming iine on
the rough blue beaver. The prim IL
turned to the crown, and from the point
Of attachment blue iridescent feathers
spread out on each side. A fan-shaped
ornament Of silk is placed at the front.
while a band Of the same swathes ths
crown.
In smaller form the outing hat IL just
"a attractive. Beaver cloth is trimmed
with Dresden silk draped around the
crown. Cordlike loops are spread out
upon the brim. There is trig sugges-
ton about this hat which is hard to
resist.
An outing hat is very easily made. Tho
field of materials and lines is wide. ana
there is no excuse Tor the absence o.
this necessary shape for rough-and-
ready wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

N UFFs and curls have had their
u sway, and there is an evidence
of a simpler arrangement of the
evening couture which will be
1oyfully accepted by all women who
wish to wear their own hair till the
end. Many women have adopted the
new swirled effect. which is produced
by winding the hair in straight strands
around the head. For those who are
blessed with thick hair q heavy braid
Is coiled over the sides and top. A
nat effect il much favored. and this
prssages the Punishment Of rolls and
enormous false additions.
But what the hair lacks in ornate
ness Is supplied by lovely decorative
bands. These are fat, and are used
to confine soft locks to the head. II
purchased at the jewelers. they are
expensive and beyond the purse of
many young girls and women. From
the suggestions which have come to US
from Paris there is an opportunity to
make many successful Christmas gifts
lovely hair ornaments for your
friends. A woman can easily employ
her knowledge of a friends outfit and
tastes to excellent advantage in de-
Gliding just which one of these models
will make the most acceptable gift
The materials cost little and these or
naments are very quickly made.
A novel arrangement of gauze or
satin ribbon is shown on the first fig
ure at the left. Three pieces of rib
bon a.out two inches in width are
sewn together at one end and are
plated in loose braid.
At each end of this ribbon braid a
cabochon of pearls or gilt or silver
beads Is attached. These round orna-
ments can be purchased or made at
home. Beads strung on a fine wire
and wound II concentric circles will
give this effect.
For your young girl friend simpler
model would perhaps be better. Pur-
chase ribbon about five inches wide
Of a color which she favors, and
which favors her. It may be silver or
gold tissue, or lustrous satin. At one
end OF the ribbon tie a knot and add
another cut end. Pass the length
around the head and mark the opposite
aide Of this band by another knot.
under which sew two ends. A hook
and eye are all that is necessary to
hold this pretty band in place. The
ends and knots should be neatly sewn
and the joining place efrectually con-
cealed. S
Or perhaps the strands of bead. are
more to your liking? Two pieces of
wire form the foundation. Any co,or
OF large beads can be selected. These
two bands should be attached at one
pIace. SO that narrow effect can be
retained at the back Tho s,,nrJ1a oo
or the wire enables the wearer to
widen them in the front at her win
The wreath OF leaves Is quite new
ana very inexpensive On fiat wire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
IRRELEVANT
CLOTHES

CLOTHES
"VEN factotum could not assign
II valid reason for the wearing
~ by unobtrusive persons and with
ordinary street clothes. OF Ger
tain glaring absurdities. There Is, for
instance, the large brooch miniature.
in effect, OF the wise virgin with her we'll
hlled lamp. She's yelled lady, quite
well known and after some famous
painting; which makes her not one WHIT
less reprehenSible as a breastpln.
She is no more to be sanctioned as q
chest decoration than a greatsgrand-
father, done in ivory and mounted on
gSd back n Of Sa se saT IS
should be kept for inspection or hidden
from sight in their blue velvet. satin
lined cases.
certain correct apparel, and the death
warrant accompanies other vagaries at
their very first inception. These dis
tinctions are felt by the discriminating
process is necessary to keep the afro
city from becoming too prevalent
There is. happily. an eternal fitness"
and which prevents the womanly hand
from lacking a $50 plume on to 30
cent Charlie hat. 1t withdraws the
foot, too, on Its way into the tan
walking boot when about to trip forth
with the black velvet gown.
There should exist a natural inclina-
ton toward tie regular leather shades
for gloves and the shopping bag. but
the deep-dyed accessories-the regal pur-
pie pocketbooks and emerald belts
tempt the seeker after novelties. not
withstanding their resemblance to SUCH
monstrosities as the far-famed purple
cow and the forgotten green carnation.
Chamois gloves, it is understood, are
NOT worn with party frocka; but there
are mistaken mortals who will not
learn that wr'nkled gloves should
wrinkle: they are not intended to be
smoothed to nicely from the wrist to
A topaz coronet on the hair is queen.
w. but not suited to The most simple OF
semi-eyening dresses in cashmere or
wool crepe. and the dinner gown Is not
Intended for the concert, nor Is the
bridge gown a sensible market dress.
Admonitions on these critical points
are Of little avail: 1t would seem tnat
nersistent knocking alone may bring
the response Public comment ougnt
70 nroye effective. but does not WON
an inclined to wear the irrelevant ar,
ticle will do it. Knowing woman wiz
refrain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-14
MISSING BOOKS
 ARE LOCATED

liIearst News Special to the C;raphic.)
 New York, July 13.-Stolen books of the United Copper Company, after two months hunt by Detective Pig nluolo, were found today in two trunks in a house on Fifty-fifth street. The books have been to Spring Lake. \. J., since they left the Copper Com pany in charge Of Carlos Warfield, a close friend of Augustus Heinze. The books, which are supposed to con tain evidence of Heinze's illegal loans as president of the Mercantile Ma tlohal Bank, were delivered to Federal Prosecutor Wise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-14
THE PASSING OF
 HALE'S TOURING CAR
One of the Best Educators at For est Park Has to Be "ClOsed Down" Because of Lack of Patronage.

1t is q strange thing, said the maa who thinks, what peculiar traits the American people show to an observ- CT. There is no other class on earth who are as strenuous as the Ameri- cans, either in work or play. Take England, Germany or France, and their pleasures are of more peace ful educational, nature than the American would ever dream of Think of the numerous students who tramp through Germany and France each summer. With knapsacks on their back and cane in hand they start off on walk of two or three hundred miles for pleasure. Would an Ameri- can do this? Not much
 The Englishman who goes to the seaside for his relaxation considers his daily plunge in the sea and book a very good way 10 spend the day Would an American Again, not much. The American must have something equal to the days rush Of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-14
|. C. SAUNDERS
 ELECTED PRESIDENT
Heads New Barnca-Philathea ts>Ocia- ton. Which is Launched at Arka- delphia With Great Promise.

Representatives of the Baraca aud Philathea classes throughout the state met with the B. Y. P. '. sum- mer assembly at Afkadelphia on last Sunday and formed :; permanent state association. known as the T'araca- Philathea Association
 The following were elected l.. C.. Saunders, Pine Bluff. president; Ar thur Carter Philadelphia, recording secretary; Miss Johnson, TeXarkana. treasurer: Miss fourland. I't Smith. corresponding secretary.
 The Raraca-PhiIathea Association will meet annually at trkadelphia with the E. N P |. snnmer assembly. This promises to be ehe Of thp great est religious organizatiohs eyer or oanized in the state
 Efforts will be put forth to have representatives of every class in the state meet at this place and spend q week every summer in study and recfeation The mornings are spent in study and listening to famous speakers. and t~~ afternoons in games. swimming and a good time in general
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-14

The crop, however, is spotted. Much of the cotton lately worked out is small and will require seasonable rain to start it growing; there is no prospect of such d rain at this writ ing, consequently this cotton, along with the corn crop, is suffering
 We have not been molested with insects more. than usual. This We at tribute to the dry, hot weather that has prevailed for the past two or three weeks. The boil weeyil has appeared in neighboring counties, but little danger is apprehended in lief ferson this year; next year is another story. All things considered. we es- innate the reduction in cotton acre age in Southeast Arkansas from vari- ous causes at ten per cent under last year, Very truly yours,
 s. (. ALEXANDER COTTON co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-14
MRS. 1HAw NOT
 PERMITTED TO TESTIFY

ul"arst News Special to the e,-at,hi, \
 White Plains, July l3 llarrH TAaw won a distinct victory today in his fight for release from MnttcaWan. when Justice Mills refused to allow Evelyn Nesbit to testify concerning an alleged threat made by Thaw a week after his committal to an asy- lum, that he would kill her. The court held if il could be proven that Dan iel OReilly was not counsel for Thaw or her sbe would be forced to testify as to the conversation ,and that it be taken cut of the confidential charac- ter between husband and wife. Du.- ing the questioning, Evelyn asked the court if she could be sent to iail for not testifyng. You know my hus- band gives me no money now. I could not afford to pay fine she said.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-14
TEN PER CENT UNDER
 LAST YEARS CROP
Local Cotton Factors Sa! Conditions Are Not So Favorable For q Big CrOp-SituatiOn Improved in Past Few Days.

s. C. Alexander & Company, local ontton factors, have issued the fol- lowing interesting cotton letter, which will he read with interest by cotton men planters and merchants:
 Pine Bluff, Ark, July 13, 1909, Dea, Sirs:
 SinGe our report of June 23rd, crop conditions have improved materially in this section. The weather general ly has been fair and warm, excepting occasional showers, and as rule farmers have improved the opportun- ity to clear the fields of grass and weeds. There are exceptions, of course, and many fields have been abandoned entirely on account of lack of labor; but on the whole, we are in much better shape than was hoped for three weeks ago
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-14
400 AMENDMENTS
 AGREED UPON

1icarSt News Special to the Graphic)
 Washington, July 13.-Over four hundred of 500 amendments to the tariff bill were agreed upon today by the Senate and House conferees after cotton, woolen and wood schedules were passed over temporarily. The House drawback on alcohol was sub mitted to the sub committee, as was oilclCth rates The Senate corridors were filled with lobbyists, who but tonholed every conferee as he emerged from the committee room to present him with briefs covering different schedules. Many congressmen re- fused to accept the documents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-14
HOSE BURSTED::
 FELL UNDER WHEELS
E. S. Geary. Popular and We'll Known Employe of Cotton Belt. Met Tragic Death at Fair Oaks.

k. $. Geary, g years old, we'll known and highly esteemed employe of the Cotton Belt here, met a tragic death at Fair Oaks early yesterday morning when an air hose on q freight train bursted, throwing him from the top of a freight car under meath the wheels, of the fast moving freight train. His body was mangled and death was instant. Geary ; body was tenderly placed in the ca bOose of the train and brought to Pine Bluff It was shipped last night by the Holderness company to his old home, l-vermore, Ky. where the in torment will take place. The body was accompanied by II. E. Sparks and T. A. Lambert of this city, rep resentatives of Pine Bluff Division No. 2Jl. Order of Railway Conduct ors, of which the deceased was q member in good standing. Mir GeaHN is survived by his parents. d sister and brother, all of whom live at Liv- ermore. He came to Pine Bluff abOut two and a half years ago and took q job with the Cotton Belt. He was running as, a brakeman at the time he met his death, but was known as an extra conductor. The train was southbound No. H. and was ill charge of Conductor T. A. Lembert
 The deceased lived at the resi- dence of Mrs. Agnes Pickett and since coming here made many friends. He was d clever, genial man and was popular with all his acqraintances.