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New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

| Manv presidents OF mems Southern S''
c,eties in New York City have been lnViteo
~ the dance TO be given by Stohe"ai
Ioc.son Chapter of the Children or the
! Corfederacv. on wednesday. at Brettof
uou The natronesses will be presidents
., IN. women's Southern societies OF tne
CITY. among them being Mrs. James hehis
Parker. president Of the New YORK chaptei
~ the Daughters OF the Conteoeracy' MI
| Ctora Dr,scoll Seveer, president OF the
rsxas Club: Mrs. Joseph c. Widener
nr.oident OF the Kentucky Women or Ne"
vork. Mrs. Augustus Milton Anderson
presIdent of the Dixie Club, ana Mrs, hu-
word Burton williams, president OF the
South Carolina Society.
Mrs Robins Allen Law, state director
qencral OF the Children OF the Confederacy
has charge OF the affair
The New York Browning Society. ike
NJ oueed. has discovered that along with
,bo tpte,IectuaI life one may enjoy what
,ba bsro called human intercourse. NOT
that worldly affairs are permitted to pene-
troto tho serene hours which the Brown
ingites devote TO contemplation OF their
Poet. but that special social meetings are
called from time 10 time to encourage
human intercourse" among the members
At ? meeting OF this character held yester-
dav at the Waldorf-Astoria MSS lsaoe'
Uauser. pianiste, and Miss Katherine LIN
coin soprano. entertained the members
with classic music After the programme
thev were still more soclable. and had re-
freshments. Mrs. Andrew Findlay jr was
chairman OF the hospitality committee.
Niss Blanche Stuart Scott the aviator
was made treasurer Of the new Aeronauu-
cal Society OF Women. which was launcned
on November q at No. 250 West 54th street
Thomas A Hill. OF the Aeronauticai So
cjety will assist the women 10 formulate
their plans on Tuesday evening. l"eNe
members are enrolled, the president otius
Mrs. Hugo c. Gibson and the secretary
Miss Daisy r. Ball. With the exception
of Miss Scott. none OF the club members
are nyers but they intend to encourage the
art among men.
The Minerva Club. of which Mrs. How
ard MacNutt is president Will nave
dramatic and literary programme at It's
meeting at the Weldorf- Astoria tomorrow.
Mrs James Madison Boss. president OF the
American Plsygoers. will speak on the
drama. Mrs. Austin y. Palmer VIII act as
chairman OF literature. and there VIII be
an address by Nine. Cross-Ne~ haus The
music will be under the direction OF Mrs.
James II. Petit.
Fort Washington Chapter Daughters OF
The American Rev eIolutlon. of which Mrs
Emily l.. h. Fay Is regent commemorated
those who fell In the battle OF Fort
by holding meeting al
the home OF Mrs j. Pierrepont Dav-
enport a. Inwood on the hudson on
Thursday afternoon Appropriate ad'
dresses were made by Mrs. Fay, Mrs. Dav-
export. Mrs. W. Emerson Marter, Miss r..
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

SUNDAYS NEW YORK IRlSON-
Mailed anywhere in the United S'a'''
for So so a year.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
COINS TESTED
ONCE EACH YEAR
BY COMMISSION
Annual Custom Nearly
Century Old About to
Be Performed.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Following
the old custom inaugurated in 1928,
the Assay Commission, which tests
and examines coins of the United
States, meet il Philadelphia to per-
form their annual task
The Commissioners are required
to see that the coins made by the
four minis of the nation are in dye
conformity with their standards of
fineness and weight. The coins are
selected from the various minis and
sent to Philadelphia.
The members of the commission
are appointed for one year, but in
reality perform about one weeks
work. The commission consists of
riot court for the Eastern District of
rlct Court for the Eastern Districtof
Pennsylvania, the Comptroller of the
Currency, the assayer OF the New
York assay office and such other per-
sons as are appointed by the Presi-
dent.
The history of the commission
dates back to the blishment of
the first United States Mint, at Phila-
delphia, in 1928. It's ex otficio of
f1cers were the judge and the district
attorney for the Eastern district of
Pennsylvania, the collector of the
Port Of Philadelphia, and the appoin-
tees of the President Since that
time, the commission has tested and
examined coins every year.
The test coins are picked indiscri-
minately from each delivery of coins
that are made to the Superintendent
Of the minis by the coiner.
At least one coin is selected from
every delivery Of 1000 gold coins.
and one out of every 1000 of silver
coins. These test coins are deposited
in "pyx" designated for the purpose
at each mint, and kept under the Joint
care of the superintendent and the as
sayer.
From the local mint they are sent
to the Philadelphia mint, where they
are received by the commission.
After having been divided into
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
CACTUS PATCH IN MICHIGAN.
Plant Supposed to Have Been
Brought North by Indians

Located in the northern portion OF
Blue Lake township, covering an area
of several acres and preventing to a
great extent the successful farming
of the land in that vicinity, is an i'm
mense patch of cactus of the prickly
pear variety. Naturally growing only
n the warmer portions of America,
the spread of the big patch in the ex-
IRENE northern part of Muskegon
county has been the cause of no lit
tie comment, and the stories of it's
origin are numerous.
Nearly half a century ago c. F.
Wheeler, connected with the Agricul
tural Department at that time, in
going over Mushegon county happen
ed upon this strang cactus Patch. He
pronounced the plant a native OF Ari-
IONA and was able to explain its
presence in Michigan only on the
theory that some Indian tribe, either
migrating here willingly or driven
northward rather then become en-
shaved to some powerful tribe, had
brought the plant.
Legends Of how the cactus was
brought to this country are still told
by the residents of Blue Lake, who
have heard from time immemoTial
the stories of it's origin from the lips
of aged Indians, who SO years ago
were numerous in the county The
Indians used to say that the cactus
was brought from Arizona here by the
band of Zuni Indians, who, conquer
ed by another of the minor tribes,
were forced to accept exile or slav-
cry
The da of this coming to Michi-
gan was placed by these Indians at
about the year 400 from estimates
in the stories told them by their fore
fathers, and to prove their statements
that the cactus was the best of food
they would burn off the baJbs and
make various native dishes of them.
In spite of the climate here the cacti
seem to flourish in the dry regions
of Blue Lake and in the last few
years have been extending the area
which they cover Evening Wiscon-
sin.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26

three understanding, weigh
ing and assaying-the commission
will proceed to count, weigh and as
say. Later a report will be formu-
lated and sent to the President. in
which the judgement of the commits
sion will be found
1t includes the reports of any dis
crepancies found, and may comprise
resolutions expressive of the opin-
ions of the commission upon the
conduct Of the minis.
The standard of weight, which is
specified in the statutes regulating
the work of the commission, is brass
troy pound weight.
It. was obtained in 1927, three
years after the establishment Of the
commission, by the then United
States Minister to London, for use
in the Philadelphia mint. From
this standard measurement, the stan
dards of coins minted in the United
States are taken.
In the examination of the coins
the commissioners make use Of what
is known as tolerance" or allowable
difference of weights above and be-
low standards set for coins, and a de-
Walton from standards in fineness
The amount of tolerance" and de
Walton vary with the various kind
or CONS.
Besides the designated members
who will make up the Commission to
test the coins this year, President
Taft will appoint twelve other mem
bers. These men are usually Sc
lected because of their interest or
knowledge OF the subject. Last
year Senator Carroll S. Page was
chairman, and J. William SheetZ,
secretary of the Commission.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL


T. M. Thomas had business at Bruce
Wednesday.
Mrs. Peter Helm of Tony visited in
the city Tuesday.
E. A. Miller arrived from Portage
today for a visit.
Geo. Lyons of Bruce had business in
the city Thursday.
w. A. Carroll visited at Barron a
few days this week.
Mrs. Gus. Bitters visited her sister
at. Bruce Wednesday.
Rev. Bachelor of Bruce was a Lady
smith visitor Tuesday.
Use the Standard Patterns. They
are sold at Thompson's. 81
A. G. Thompson made business trip
to Warrens Wednesday.
Mrs. P. Buchanan, went to Osceola
kOdtuTudy lOT d SIlOTC WISH.
VIM. Austin of Glen Flora was a
county seat visitor Monday.
Money to loan Thomas and Carow,
Attorneys, Ladysmith, Wis. 18tf
Mrs. E. r. Cram Of Hawkins was a
Ladysmith visitor Saturday.
DR.. B. F. Kinyon made profession
al visit to Hawkins Thursday.
Mrs. X. Kahl of Weyerhauser was
shopping in the city Saturday
John VanderLoop was among the
Tonyites in the city Thursday.
Otto Kjellburg and Elmer Ketchpaw
were over from Tony Tuesday.
Miss Rita Cook of Conrath was
visiting in the city Wednesday.
Lots $40 down and S. per month. =
Andersen Land Co., P. O. Bldg. 52tf
James and Joseph Dvorak of Tony
had business in the city Monday.
Mrs M. Kane visited relatives at
Tony the latter part of the week.
Bersee is coming-see page 7.
Miss Irene Cole was home over Sun
day from Conrath, where she is teach
ing.
Getyour white dresses at Thompson s.
See their plain and embroidered Flax
ons. 81
Norton Armstrong and Clarence
Lowry had business at Bruce Thurs
day.
E. Burlingame of Ingram transacted
business at the county seat Wednes-
day.
J. A. Michaelson had legal business
at Rhinelander the fore part of the
week.
J. w. Miller is away on business
trip to Chicago and Milwaukee this
week.
See the Shirt Waists at Thompson S.
They are ell selling at one third dis
count. 81
Bersee is coming-see page Z.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
WANTED FOR SALE-L0ST- FOUND

For SALE Cottages, lots and partly
improved farms w. N. Mackin. 37tf
For SALE.-Belle City 140-egg incu-
bator and brooder for delivery May %;
price $l0.-Hadden Poultry Co. So
For RENT Improved Farm, good
house, 80 acres in cultivation. Arm
strong Land Co. Tiff
For SALE-Several well-developed
choice Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels,
three months old, winter-laying strain,
81. 50.-Hadden Poultry Co. 80
For SALE Good sound horse, 7
years old, weight about 900. Inquire
at News-Budget Office. 8tf
Laundry Basket leaves LeMere's
Barber Shop every Tuesday for Rhine
lander Laundry, returning Friday. 6tf
WANTED-Good girl, four in family,
highest wages. Apply to Mrs. T. F.
Armstrong. 81
Carpenters wanted on new Central
High School, St. Paul. Apply C. Ash
& Co., st. Paul. 81
Carpenters wanted, Wages 45 cents
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26

WANTED-Good girl, four in family,
highest wages. Apply to Mrs. T. F.
Armstrong. 81
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
CONRATH

Special Correspondence to the News Budget
Ben Faast was in Conrath this week.
M. Myers returned from Monitowoc
Tuesday morning.
Harry Klines spent Sunday in Eau
Claire.
Mr.. Milward was up from Madison
the first of the week.
Joe Siolkowski is doing some clearing
for Mr. Cook.
S. B. Michael did some underbrush-
ing for A. T. Andersen Wednesday.
Mrs. Meyes did shopping in Lady
smith Tuesday.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
SHELDON

Special correspondence to the News-Budget
Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Alex Lees
Wednesday, May "a.
A. J. Laidlaw was all along the tele-
phone line day or two lately. The re-
cent fires and severe storms since COM
bined to make considerable doctoring
necessary.
In the Sheldon school, Aria Grandy
and Amelia Detze are writing for
diplomas this week, and Lillian White
in the Cox district.
School in the Albert district closed
Tuesday last, and the teacher, Abbie
Jones returned to her home at Good
rich, next day.
Mrs. Heller is seriously i'll with heart
trouble. DR.. Rodecker has been called
there twice, of late.
Bells mill is running right along
with small crew.
Behnke's mill is laid up this week,
for repairs ON the engine.
Loren Curtis, Jesse Guist, Adeloi
Beaulieu, Jack Weber and Clarence
Lindsey have gone up on the drive
for the Flambeau River Lbr. Co.
John Foust was called to Greenwood
Monday by the dangerous illness OF
his mother. David Foust who went
Saturday to return Monday, is detained
by this unexpected trouble.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26

For SALE Cottages, lots and partly
improved farms. w. N. Mackin. 37tf
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
"The Liver Pills act
So Naturally and
Easily"

Such a statement, coming from
the cashier of bank, shows wha
confidence responsible people hav'
in these pills. Mr.. A. L. Wilson
after trying them wrote:
ST have used DR.. Miles Nerve
and Liver Pills and also your
Anti-Pain Pills, ON myself, with
good results. The Liver Pills
act SO naturally and SO easily
that I scarcely know that I
have taken pill Frequently
being troubled with headache I
take an Anti-Pain Pill and get
immediate relief in every case"
A. l.. Wilson, Sparta, Ill.
Mr.. Wilson was for a number
of years cashier Of the First
National Bank Of Sparta.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
DIR. Miles
Nerve and Liver Pills

arc different from others. Many
kinds of liver pills are impossible"
after one trial on account of their
harshness. DR.. Miles Nerve and
Liver Pills do not act by sheer force
but in an easy, natural way, with
out gripping or undue irritation.
They are not habit forming.
If the first bottle fails to benefit, your
druggist will return the price. Ask him.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
Queer.

Reuben-Josh says tibet city Teller
gev him a hundred an some odd dol
lars fur tibet horse o. his'n.
Silas-You amt heerd the hull of
it. When he took them dollars to
the bank he found they was all odd
Catholic Standard.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26

Pigs are troubled by rheumatism
more than any other disease. It's
work is so insidious oftentimes and
its attacks so various in form that it
is not recognized, but it may be set
down as a rule that if the pig is af-
flicted by some mysterious malady,
particularly one that incapacitates 1t
In some manner it is rheumatism
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26
IN PROBATE
STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY COURT FOR
RUSK COUNTY

RUSK COUNTY
Notice is hereby given, that at the
Special Term of the County Court, to
be held in and for said County. at the
Court House in the City of Ladysmith,
in said County, on the third Tuesday OF
June A. D. 1911, the following matters
will be heard, considered, examined
and adjusted:
The application of Barbara Oliver
for the appointment of an Administra-
tor of the estate of Henry e. Oliver late
of the village of Glen Flora, in said
County, deceased.
Dated the Goth day of May, 1911.
By the Court,
D. w. MALONEY, County Judge.
Gilbert, Jackson & Ella. Attorneys.
Madison, Wis. 9-5
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-05-26

Carpenters wanted, Wages 45 cents
an hour to good mechanics. Apply
Master Builders Association, 600 Ryan
Building, st. Paul, MINI. 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29
WASHINGTON
SIDE LIGHTS

more wooden shoes in Chicago,
Grand Rapids. Mich, or Holland,
Mich. than in the city OF Amster-
dam. Paterson, N. J., st. Louis. Mo,
Lancaster Co, Nebr,, Marion Co.,
Iowa and numerous other smaller
settlements import large quantities
of this practical article of dress every
year.
The wooden-shoe industry in the
Netherlands is generally ~decentral-
lied, logs being hewn out to the
measure of the customers feet in
the village shop. The local price de-
ponds largely upon the amount OF
lumber used and the market price OF
raw material. There are, however,
a few large factories using modern
woodworking machinery and export
ing most Other product. The prin-
cipal countries to which they export,
in order of their Importance, are the
United States and Canada, West In
dies, Germany, and South Africa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29
WORLD WIDE PAGEANT.

Washington, Sept. 29:3The
movement started on the Pacific
Coast looking toward the selection
of the historic battleship Oregon to
lead the worldwide pageant that
will open the Panama canal to COM
merce In 1915 is gaining such head
way that 1t is believed this vessel
is assured of the honor.
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Beekman Winthrop favors the prop
ogition, and explains that the only
thing necessary to bring about the
Oregon's selection IS a gufficient
amount of public sentiment In Its
favor. 4
THE whole question is merely
one of sentiment" said Winthrop
today, "and If the people of the coun-
try show that they would like to
havethe Oregon, who won her first
laurels by the remarkable flight
from Puget Sound navy yard to Cuba
by the present roundabout route, to
be the first to go from ocean to
ocean through the newer and shorter
way, the department will see to 1t
that their wishes are fulfilled"
The Iregon Is now anchored at the
Puget Sound navy yard, having Just
been completely Oyerhauled, and she
is pronounced to be fit for another
such cruise as ade her famous more
than a decade ago, although anX-
to make the proposed triumphal
through the canal ahead OF
vessels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29

cess of these figures and, added to
the smaller expenditures of the thou
sands of pilgrims. makes an import
ant part of the districts income"
The production Of the exports
classed under the heading of reli-
gious souvenirs forms one of the
leading industries In both Jerusalem
and Bethlehem. In the latter town
there are several concerns shipping
mother-of-pearl articles, chiefly ro-
saries and crosses, all over the world
Most of the pearl waste from which
these are made ome from the
United States.
In Jerusalem there are numerous
small shops manufacturing olive
wood boxes, crosses, flower albums,
ETC., for the tourist trade. The ex-
port statistics of this trade are Of no
value whatever, as they do not In
clude the extensive shipments by
parcel post or, of course, the goods
which tourists buy and carry away
with them.
THE trade is largely dependent
upon the tourist movement, al
though, particularly for mother-of-
pearl articles, there is a steady de-
mand from abroad Independent of
tourists. The souvenir shops in
Jerusalem sell many oriental wares,
such as weapons, antiques, brass
ware, inlaid furniture, and rugs,
most Of which are imported from
Damascus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29
TOURISTS EASY PREY.

washington, Sept. 28:-TOurists
who visit the Holy Land are hailed
by the natives as a welcome and
steady source of revenue. Interest
in the subject led Consul William
Coffin, at Jerusalem, to make inqui-
ries and he reached this conclusion
es to the share of the gold garnered
In that district.
Most of the tourists remain four
or five days in Jerusalem and vicin-
ty. A low estimate of each indi-
viduaIs expenses during his stay
wouldsbe S25, and if the 1900 tour
lists in 19O-10 season spent only that
much per capita they left $4,000
behind them. The sum they%o spend
is without doubt considerably in eX-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29
LUMBER

Washington, Sept. 28:-Wooden
shoes. usually associated only with
variety shows and pictures Of street
scenes in Holland are, in fact, worn
by thousands of people in this coun-
try. A single shipment from AM
gterdam to Grand Rapids, Mich,
mentioned in a report by Vice Con-
sui De Young, consisted of 600 cases
containing several thousand pairs of
the lumber footwear. A similar ship
ment was made a few months ago.
Also the report reveals the sec
lions OF the United States addicted to
the habit as follows:
ct is stated that the United States
IS the best foreign customer of the
Netherlands for this article of man
ufacture, many hundreds Of pairs of
wooden shoes being worn in Michi-
gan, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, New
Jersey, and a few other states. In
fact, it is claimed that there are
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29
SERVICE.

Washington, Sept. 29:-The Re
cIamation Service announces its lat
est homestead undertaking, the
Huntley irrigation project in Mon
tana is fast being settled up by
newcomers to the west, and that
splendid crops Of all sorts are being
produced. One of the principle
crops being raised with success in
the new country is sugar beets. A
report received today said:
"T~hirty-six hundred acres were
planted to sugar beets this year. The
heavy lands on the project which at
first were avoided by the settlers
are proving the most desirable for
sugar beets culture. Seven beets
dumps on the project make short
hauls for the farmers"
On September u there were 1903
farms available or set
tiers, and the service reports that
there is ample opportunity at this
time to secure a first class farm less
than two miles from the railroad,
although seventeen farms were
of August.
Washington, Sept. 29:-Sulphur
refined by the heat Of VOLCANOES is
the latest problem confronting the
customs officials Of the Treasury
Department. For years sulphur i'm
ported from Japan, because It was
nat naturally refined by two volca-
nos, was admitted free of duty.
Recently the policy was changed and
a tariff Of 81 a ton was imposed.
\ letter was recently received call
ing attention of the Department
to the fact hat sulphur produced
by Mt, Etna, Sicily, come n free of
duty, and suggesting that it should
be subject to the same triff rate as
the Japanese product.
An answer was sent to the effect
that as a stream of molten lava.
deep and deadly hot, was flowing
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29
REGIIATE sPONGE TAKING.

Washington, Sept. 2S-A difficult
task confronts the eyenue cutter
Forward which has been ordered to
the Keys of Florida to enforce the
law regulating the taking of sponges.
In a report received at the Treasury
Department the commander Of the
revenue cutter says that he found a
number Of schooners and sloops on
the sponge ishing-grounds but was
unable to get evidence Of violation of
the law. Many of these vessels were
equipped with diving apparatus. 1t
was easy for the men on any sponge
seeking ship violating the law to sus-
pend the diving when the Forward
came into sight and to throw over
board sponges taken Illegally.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29

down the hides of 1t. Etna 1t seemed
unadvisable to send a special agent
to that place at the present time.
The writer of the letter was as
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-29

sured, however, that when things
cooled down an investigation would
be made Of Sicilian sulphur.
d11ty f7h
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-16
Eiooest Ct Cannibal Eanouets.

Probably the biggest cannlbal orgy
on record is one Of which Miss Rea-
trice Grimshaw tells in her book "The
New New Guinea In 1858 a ship
load of Cinnamon was being taken
down to Australia. The vessel was
wrecked upon a reef close to Rossel
island (New Guineal. The officers es-
capped in boats. but were never after
ward heard Of As for the Cinnamon,
mbering 800. the natives captured
them and put them on small barren
island, where they had no food and no
means OF getting away. They kept
their prisoners supplied with food
from the mainland and every now and
then carried away few Of them to
eat until all but one old man had been
devoured. This one succeeded eventu-
ally in getting away and told some
thing Of the story. which seems to
have met with general disbelief True
it is, however, ON the evidence OF the
sons Of those who did the deed"