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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10
You'll Find
1t Here

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10
Hundreds of models of freak de-
vices to make railroad travel
more safe are being tumbled from
dusty shelves of the interstate
commerce commission, upon the
removal of the commission to its
new building.
The Crystal Studio, Rupert &
McMinn, prOprietOrs. Photo
postals while you wait, day or
night, 1913 South X ST., Ia
coma. Advertisement"
T. H. Martin will speak to the
conference of national park SUI
perintendents at Yosemite valley,
Cal, next week on the necessity
of developing the national parks
and especially Mount Tacoma.
Eat at Argonaut Grill. Best
service in the city.
Advertisement"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10
Nearly S,003,745,000 gallons of
beer was the worlds production
in the year 1910, according to a
report to the state department.
Lye hominy fresh every day.
Duenwald's, 313 18th, near G.
Advertisement"
A large delegation of real es-
tate men of the Tacoma associa-
ton went to Seattle this morning
to assist in the organization of a
state real estate association. 1t
will have a lobby at the coming
state legislature.
Developing and finishing for
amateurs at Rupert & McMinn's
Studio, 1913 South X street, Ia
coma. Advertisement
WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 10.
The Second and Fourteenth
cavalry regiments, which have
Just returned to the United States
from the Philippines, have had to
be entirely remounted because a
disase made it impossible for the
regiments to bring back their
mounts from the islands.
Rupert & McNIinn, proprietors
of the Crystal Studio, make a
speciality of portraits and view
work. Try them. 1913 South X
street. Advertisement"
There's a cat at the city hall
with "a toes. City Controller
John F. Meads has adopted it,
that it may not suffer from the
mayors order to kill all homeless
felines.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 10.
The revenue Rush, one of the
oldest and at one time the fleet
est vessel in the service, has made
its last cruise and gone to the
marine Junk heap" She was
built at Fort Blakeley, Wash, in
1885, and has been guarding the
Arctic and Alaskan country.
Alright heaters, $3.50 and up.
Ewing Hardware Co., I'LL G st.
Main 7750.- Advertisement"
A black eye, received at the
close of an argument over a
glass of milk, 1t is said, has
caused E. J. McDevitt to bring
suit in Justice Evans court
against the City restaurant for
| 5000.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-The
most widely quoted daily publica-
ton in the United States is the
Daily Consular and Trade Re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10
Billie Burke Says:

BY Billie Burke.
THE FIRST WORD--NO
one can be healthy who does
no exercise.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10

WASHINGTON, Oct. TO-
Nearly 8,003,745,0OO gallons OF
beer was the worlds production
in the year 1910, according to a
report to the state department.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10

Lye hominy fresh every day.
313 nth, near @.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 10.
The revenue Rush, one of the
oldest and at one time the fleet
est vessel in the service, has made
its last cruise and gone to the
marine Junk heap" She was
built at Fort Blakeley, Wash, in
1885, and has been guarding the
Arctic and Alaskan country.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10

A large delegation of real es-
tate men of the Tacoma associa-
ton went to Seattle this morning
to assist in the organization of a
state real estate association. 1t
will have a lobby at the coming
state legislature.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10

Eat at Argonaut Grill. Best
service in the city.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10

Developing and finishing for
amateurs at Rupert & McMinn's
Studio, 1913 South X street, Ia
coma, Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-10

There's a cat at the city hall
with "a toes. City Controller
John F. Meads has adopted 1t,
that it may not suffer from the
mayors order to kill all homeless
felines.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
STOLE WHILE HE SLEPT.
Stranger Performs a Noe
turnal Performance Near
Okee.

A stranger stopped at John E
Carncross's near Okee and asked the
privilege of sleeping in the barn, which
was granted, says the Lodi Enterprise.
One of the Carncross boys also slept
in the barn and when he awoke in the
morning be missed his gold-filled
watch. The stranger was also missing.
Mr.. Carncross came to town and swore
out warrant which was placed in the
hands of Deputy Sheriff F. l.. Chase.
The fellow was traced through Dane
and Waunakee and finally overtaken
at Mendoza. The watch was found on
him. He was brought back, and he
pleadei guilty before Justice Man
devilles who gave him 80 days. He
gave his name as Frech. Officer Chase
took him to Portage.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
(From Fridays Daily.)

County Treasurer G. M. Du Bois
was surprised when he entered the
barn at his home in Lyons about SOC
o'clock this morning to dis.
cover that his horse was gone. Mr..
Du Bois searched about his premises
but could find no trace of it. About
500 o'clock he received a telephone
message from Officer ]. +. Buckley
stating that the horse had been found
on the south side. The horse was
probably taken by some person who
visited the soldier camp last evening
and became weary on the homeward
trip. Nothing but the bridal was
taken with the animal. From appear
pearances this morning the horse had
not been abused to any extent during
the night.
Mr.. Du Bois returned to his home
from Baraboo about 1890 o'clock and
the animal was placed in its STALL The
owner has not the slightest idea at
what time it was taken It was
found in the yard of the Dyrud resi-
dence near the roundhouse.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
WOULD BUILD CANAL
Scheme to Send Waters of
Mississippi Into Lake
Michigan.

There was flood convention in
Chicago recently and Robert r. Nc
Cormlck, former president of the Chi
cago sanitary district, advocated dig
ging big canal to divert the waters of
the Mississippi river and in that way
prevent the awful floods in the south
ern states. Among other things he
said:
ST have found that there are three
possible routes for such diversion
channel: The first, from st. Paul to
Green Bay, distance of 259 miles;
the second from La Crosse, Wis, to
Milwaukee, 1S5 miles, and the other
from Galena, Ill, TO Chicago, 152
miles.
1.-THE Mississippi flood this year
caused damage estimated at s2C0.
O00, 900. AT this rate the construction
of such diversion ch annel would be
a profitable undertaking"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
Pattison Murphy Exa city
Knew, on Meeting a Bear,
What to Do.
THE TW WENTY-SEVENTH STORY

In Delton township when / was a
small boy, had brother-in-law who
resided three miles in the woods. One
Sunday l thought [ would take a
horseback ride through the timber and
when about half way to my destina-
ton, saw tW little cubs playing under
tree. The cubs were about as large
as cats and as could not see the old
bear / thought would carry one away
with me. l Iquietly tied the horse to
bush, ran to the cubs and grabbed
one of them. Then the trouble began.
He squealed so loud that he could be
heard for long distance and fearing
the old bear placed my hand over
his nose and tried to keep his mouth
shut. He was too stout in the jaws
for me and kept up terrible squeal-
ing as | ran toward the horse. By
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
Mrs. Van Eta Dead.

Mrs. Jacob Van Eta died in Madi-
son Thursday afternoon after being in
feeble health for some time. She was
the wife of the we'll known hotel man
who died seven years ago. Mrs. Van
Eta was born in New York state in
1S4S and came to Madison with her
parents when ten years old. Her first
husband was John HI. Purcell, first
lieutenant in the army under General
Sherman at New Orleans.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
COUNTY CONVENTION
WELL ATTENDED
w. c. T. u. Members in
Annual Gathering at
Devils Lake.

There was large attendance at the
annual convention of the w. e. T. u
held at Devils Lake State Park
Thursday. During the day Mrs. M. A
B. Smith of Madison told how tenn.
perance legislation was defeated in the
law making bodies. In the afternoon
she gave stirring address>on votes
for women.
Among the others on the program
were Mrs. Sidney Wakefield, Reeds.
burg; Mrs. M. T. Martin, Merrimack;
Mrs. w. E. Conway, Baraboo;. Miss
Eta Farnum, Merrimack; Mrs. i. A.
Goddard, Bsraboo; Mrs. Carrie Goude
Baraboo; Mrs. Claridge, Reedsburg;
Miss Stewart, Baraboo; Ralph McGil-
vra, Baraboo.
There was picnic dinner at noon
AID lunch in the evening. Launch
rides and sociability made up a pleas
ant day. The following officers were
elected:
President-Mrs. Peck, Merrimack.
Vice president-Mrs. w. S. Craker,
Reedsburg
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs.
Wells, Merrimack.
Recording Secretary-Mrs III. G..
Mertzke, Baraboo.
TreaSurer-MrS IT 1t Whitnav
North Freedom.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
DIES IN PORTAGE
Son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. II.
Peck Formerly of
Baraboo.

Teddie Peck, the five year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. FL. Peck, died about
Z o'clock last evening after but few
days illness with chronic Bright's
disease. The family was camping at
Friggsville and when the child was
taken i'll on Thursday morning they
returned to their home in Portage.
Friday morning it was thought that
the child was gaining. The child
leaves one brother and a sister besides
its parents.
The funeral was held at the home
in Portage at l o'clock Sunday after
noon and the body was brought to
Baraboo for interment.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
INDIANS BELIEVED CHEATED
Wisconsin w inn G b a 6 o S
Think Nebraska Branch
Is Taking Money.

The Wisconsin section of the Winnie
bago Indians are in trouble about
their annuities, believing that the
Nebraska branch of the tribe are
cheating them and delegation con-
sisting of John Delarouge, Ray Good
Bear, MOSES Kekoora, John GOOD
Bear and John Cloud waited on the
United States marshal Wednesday
morning to complain.
Deputy Marshal Appleby will write
at once to the commissioner of Indian
affairs and try to have the situation
clarified.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
Sauk County Place Names

alike, j. @. Blakeslee, father Of N. O..
Blakeslee, circulated petition to have
the name changed to La Vale in honor
of one of the first settlers, man by
the name of Lavs'lie. The town took
the same name. 1t is sometimes said
that the name was given because of
s'the valley". See also La Vale in
connection with the towns in previ-
Gus issue. In case any one can clea
up the uncertainty kindly write to
The News, Baraboo, Wis.
Leland-Once a postoffice in the
town of Honey Creek. In 1848 or 184s
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(Contin ued on page g.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
REEDSBURG COUPLE
WE'D WEDNESDAY
Miss Morse Becomes Bride
of William F. Brockmann
of Chicago.
HONEYMOON AT EAGLE LAKE
Many Guests From Out of
Town Come For the
June Event.

The marriage of Miss Emma Ward
Morse, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George I. Morse of Reedsburg to Mr..
VIM. F. Brockmann, Chicago, took
place at the Morse residence Wednes.
day afternoon at 5 O'Clock in the pres.
ence of sixty friends and relatives.
The beautiful home, locally famous
for its art treasures and its lavish hos
pitality, was enchanced by ferns,
white roses and smilax. The artistic
arrangements were especially effective
in the reception room where the i'm
pressive ceremony was performed by
Rector Wilson of Trinity church,
Baraboo, who used the full ring service
of the Episcopalian faith. Miss Leila
Finch, Aberdeen, S. d., sang, "Be-
loved it is morn,' after which Miss
Bessie Jenkins, Itaska, played Men,
delssohn's wedding march as the
bridal party, preceded by ribbon bear
ers, Antoinette Schweke and Eliza
beth Stolte, descended the stairway.
The bride was escorted by her fatne:
and attended by Mrs. Ward Morse,
Minneapolis, as matron of honor and
Miss Maud Archer, Baraboo, as brides
maid. Mr.. r. Gordon, Chicago, was
best man.
The brides gown was an exquisitely
embroidered batiste over white satin.
She carried white roses and her veil
was that worn by her mother at her
own bridal. Mrs. Ward Morse wore
white lace over pink messaline, and
carried basket of sweet peas and
maidenhair fern. Miss Archer was
attired in pink chiffon over satin with
pink roses.
Following the ceremony and con-
gratulations dinner was served. The
tables were decorated with roses and a
charming effect obtained. AT $50
O'Clock reception was held and $50
friends passed the receiving line and
enjoyed social hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brockmann will spend
their honeymoon at Eagle Lake and
after September 1st will be at home at
6U24 South Park avenue, Chicago.
Mrs. Brockmann's friends are limi-
ted only to her very large acquaiu-
tance. Although she has travelled
widely and spent much of recent years
abroad and in Washington, d. c., she
has always kept in to~ch with home
and old associations here where she
has been favorite. Mr.. Brockmann
comes highly recommended as suc-
cessful and progressive business man.
He is general manager of the Franco
American Hygenic Co., Chicago.
Among the out of town guests who
attended the nuptials were: Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Chase, Allen Chase. T. r.
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04

Note-Mr. Murphy was resident of
Sauk county until be went west some
time ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
Sank County Bear Stories

this time the horse snelt the bear and
jumped about so lively that | could
not get on with the cub in my en-
brace. Before | could get on the
animal / saw the old bear coming and
L dropped the cue like hot potato.
was soon on the horse and getting
away as fast as he could dash through
the timber.
AS socn as the neighbors heard that
bears were in the woods hunt was
organized, guns and dogs being very
much in evidence. The bears disap-
peared in the tamarack swamp, three
dogs closely following on the trail. 1t
was not long before two of the dogs
came back and the hunters gave up
the chase. Afterwards the missing
dog was found dead and one of the
cubs lifeless. The next day the other
bears were killed at Coon Bluff by
some of the people residing there.
PATTISON MURPHY,
New Salem,
North Dakota.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
Goes to Madison.

Herbert Getchell went toI Madison
today where he will remain q few
days. Mr.. Getchell attended the
Carroll college at Waukesha the last
year and has been visiting his parents
in Fairfield for a week.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
Northwestern Fireman Married.

Charles l.. Van Auken, a fireman
on the Northwestern railroad, took
out marriage licence in Chicago,
naming Miss Ida NJ. Clark, Oak
Park, ILL, as his intended bride. Mr..
Van AuKen, whose home has been at
821 West Dayton street, is so years of
age and Miss CIark's age was given as
38 ears.-Madison Journal.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
Recovering From Burns.

Little Louisa Friede, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Friede, who
was seriously burned on her face and
body at Reedsburg Wednesday after
noon, is slowly recovering and the
physician says the child will be re-
stored TO health.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
ARTICLE Xxx.
Cities, Villages and Settlements Con-

tinued.
La Valle-A village in the town of
La Vale. John FL. White of that
place says it was first called Hamblins
Mills when the towns of La Vale,
Ironton and Woodland were included
in one town known as Marston. After
Woodland and Ironton were set off
the present town of La Vale bore the
name OF Marston and the post-office
had the same name. The names of
Marston and Mauston being so near
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04

Continued on Last Page.)
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-04
REGULARS IN CAMP
AN UNUSUAL SIGHT
More Information About
the Boys in Brown Who
Arrived Here Today.
I'm nVEN 0F S0MF SI7E
AN OVEN OF SOME SIZE
Two Thousand Loaves OF
Bread Baked Each Day
The Machine Guns.
(Frmo Thursdays Daily.)

Two thousand regulars, marching
four abreast, laden with muskets,
knRpsacks and other equipment and
at the command of mounted officers,
was thrilling and unique scene, in.
deed, on the west Sauk road this
morning. Reveille sounded about
5:15 o'clock this morning and camp
was broken at Payne's corners, s miles
south west of the city, about 6 o'clock.
Then the marching commenced and
the regiment, over four miles In length,
wended it's way nOrthward, crossed
the iron bridge west of Lyons, and
went into camp at noon on the old
Garfield grounds, near the j B. South
ard farm, half mile west of the vii
lage of Lyons. The little tents were
set up and dinner prepared.
rIarching in Early Morning.
Most of the marching is being done
in the early morning on account of the
warm weather and between eight and
twenty miles are covered daily. The
regiment left Madison Monday morn
ing and camped the first night about 3
miles this side of Middleton. On
Tuesday they marched about II miles
and camped for the night just across
Wednesday night the soldiers camped
at Payne's corners, southwest of town.
Tonight they will remain at the camp
near Lyons and tomorrow morning
they will continue the journey toward
Sparta. The regiment expects to ar
rive at Sparta about July 10th.
A Number Desert.
Over 200 have deserted the regiment
since the start. If any .of these are
captured they will be placed in prison.
Each day several leave without per-
mission and are gone for several hours
at time. Two were walking The
streets Of this city at daybreak this
morning having left the camp yester-
day without permission and remained
here all night. They stated that they
slept very comfortably in livery
stable. On returning To camp they ex-
pect punishment of few hours in
the guard house. There were a dozen
or more in the hospital while en-
camped at Payne's corners who
claimed to be disabled, but you should
have seen them devour the straw
berries and other dainties
brought to them by the hospi-
table farmers in that vicinity.
Two left today for ST. Paul and one
for Crook, Nebraska, claiming to be
disabled, but they wore smile in the
corner of their mouth as they boarded
Continued on Last Page.)
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-02
THE LOSS OF THE ARCTIC
BY HENRY WARD BEEoHER

eoa .1 of Ss.f s sssnsss mai ma y .s sss.aen xFss' TIN, S"s vs s%k sssss"s ss Ives E* sS xs sf 4 sf
It "a autumn. Hundreds had wendell heir way from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of thes wttzers Mountains ad from the capitals of various nations
all of them saying m their hearts. W e will wait for tho September gales to have
ge appeased ocean,. NC In the gorgeous month OF October We will greet r
long Tor native land ant ""r heart loved ome
orient conserging upon London. still Fastening toward tho Welcome ship md
crowded aboard. Neverh la the Arctic borne sue a host of passengers nor
signal ball fell at Greenwich. 1t Vas noon also at Liverpool The nehor
were WEIGHED; the great hui sNaysd to tn, the current; the national, national e'1 Tors
hen strikes; the wheels revolve; thu signal gun heats sit. echoes es in upon very, very
Mersey' M turns her PROV to the winding hanne and begins her nome"
ward rm. The pilot stood att the wheel m men saw him, Death sat upon
Death va the pilot tina tseered the craft ad one knew it, He neither re
vealed his presence nr whispered his nsnd-
with every guest Amid III the Inconvenience of the voyage there was still
that which ushed every murmur. "Iome is not far away" n every morn,
N it vas still m night nearer home! Eight day had passed. They heheld
hat distant bar of mist that forever auns the vast shadows of Newhund-
bou They sha never emerge. The last sunlight has flashed from that deck.
stealing fpm the north that fated nstrumen of destruction In tina myster-
lou shroud. tn vast atmospher of mist both steamers We're holding their wy
with rushing prov AM roaring wheels, NJ invisible.
At a leagues distance. unconscious: at nearera approach. nwarned:
within hail. n bearing rght towards each other. unseen.u nflt TILL in a
moment more. emerging from the gray mists. the Ill omened vesta dealt her
deadly. stroke to tn Arctic. The death blow ws scarcely felt along the mighty
tha they had suffered harm. Prompt pon humanity, the brave Luce Diet his
the frs officer to inquire if the strange lad suffered harm. A s Gourleyw went
over the ships side, oh. that's goo angel had called to the brave com
ship yec cannot be saved"
They departed. an will them the hope of he ship, for now the waters,
had that stern. brave mate Gourey, beer OF deck who he sailors We're
won to mind-had he stood to execute efficiently the mmandc wil-we
may believe that we should nt have hd to blush for the wardt N
recreancy of the crew nor weep for the untimey dead But, apparently, each
a wild scramble that ignolle mol of fremene engineers walters nd crew
the mercy OF the deep! Fu hours here we're from the catastrophe of collision
among weeping throngs and gently carried to the green fields, an laid peace
service. 1t was IN ocean grave he mNts alone shrouded tn burial place
No spade prepared the grave. no sexton haed u the followed earth. Down;
M LEFT TN sea rs II 1t ma not been.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-02
LAST ACT AN EFFORT
TO SA We LITTLE GIRL

into my arms as | was swept from the
bridge deck. When l was plunged into
the cold water / was compelled to re-
lease my hold on the child and l am
satisfied that the same thing happened
to Captain Smith.
II a gone to the bridge deck to as
sfst in lowering a collapsible boat. The
water was then coming yer the bridge
and we We're unable to launch the boat
properly. 1t vas overturned and was
used as a life raft, some 80 Or more
of us. mostly firemen, clinging to it.
Captain SMITH looked as though he was
trying to keep back the tears as he shot
of, the doomed ship. He turned to the
men lowering the o and sllouted:
"'Well, boys. it's every man for him
self. He then took one OF the children
standing by him on the bridge and
jumped into the sea. He endeavored
to reach the overturned boat. but did
not succeed. That was the last L saw
of Captain Smith,"
McGann said Captain Smith from the
bridge directed the lowering of the life
boats. He said the story that Captain
Smith had committed suicide as the
Titanic was going down was without
foundation.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-02
Captain Smith Sought to Save
Pretty Miss Who Looked to
Him for Protection.
PLUNGED INTO ICY WATER

New York. Special: Taking refuge
on the bridge of the i'll fated Titanic,
two little children remained by the side
of Captain Smith until that portion of
the big ship had been swept by water.
Survivors of the crew, who went down
with the Titanic. but were saved by
clinging to an overturned lifeboat. to-
day told of their gallant commanders
effort to save the life of one of the chill
dren. He died q sailors death and
the little girl who had entrusted her
life to his care died with him.
He held the little girl under one
ARM" said James McGann, a fireman,
las he jumped into the sea and en-
deavored to reach the nearest lifeboat
with the child. l took the other child