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The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

Oranges and other California Trait
were cheap in New York the other DAY
and the best grades of oranges Couli
not find a buyer at cents a box The
reason Of this was not i'm the quality
of the fruit or i'm an excessive supply
or lack of demand, but in the fact that
the fruit buyers were determined 10
force the shippers TO reduce the car
age rate which they had recently in
creased more than - per cent. The
increase was considered a sort of
graft and the bay ers organized and
agreed on boycotting the shippers
Their opportunity came when $50 car
loads of California fruit arrived in
New York and were put up At auction
at Pier 20, North River The buyers
about three hundred in number. were
all there but the auctioneer could OBJ
tain no bids ~ the startii~ price Of
$500 a box After LITTLE while he
asked for bids at $3.50. then az $ljO.
then at - cents. 80 cents and finally
at cents. but not one If the three
hundred buyers was willing to cfter
even one cent box for the choicest
California oranges grapes. pears OF
Ilums. The determined attitude of
the buyers quickly brough The ship
pers and receivers To terms aul the
very next day they entered INTO AN
agreement with the buyers upon the
ldtters' terms
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

The complimentary nature of the
electoral vote for vice president on
;hc Republican side has taken a now
turn in Utah, where there is a move
ment ON foot to have the electors hon
OF Mrs Margaret Zane Witcher, now
county clerk in Salt Lake City.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30
IL.

This movement for a sane Christ
mas to roIrow up the successful sane
Fourth of July would seem to indi-
cate that sanity is becoming popular
since We are TO devote two entire days
10 it out of our small year
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

The suggestion that former presi-
dents be allowed to participate in de-
bates before the House in an advisory
capacity would simply tend to make
them contributors to the Congression-
al Record.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30
THIS is MY 46TH BIRTHDAY"

Andreas DippeL the noted operate
singer and manager. was born in
Cassel, Germany, Nov. 80. 1866. He
studied music under noted teachers IN
Cassel Milan and Vienna. and in 1887
made his debut as "a singer at Bre-
men. His first Americau appearance
was made three years later at the
metropolitan opera house i'm New
York. The next year lie made an eX-
tensiVe concert tour of America and
this was followed by a period of five
years as u singer with the Imperial
Court Opera in Vienna. Since 1898
he has devoted himself principally to
the direction of grand opera, first OF
the Metropolitan company in New
ager of the Chicago Grand opera
company.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

The president-cle says that he has
his mind on bigger things than APP
pcintmeuts Meanwhile those who
hope for The appointments are Won
dering what he means by bigger
things
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

\ motorboat of 200 tons register
recently was launched in England. for
the use Of British consular officers in
Africa.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

William J. Roche. secretary OF state
in the Dominion ministry. - years
old today.
Jefferson DE Angels. well known
comedian, % years old today.
Winston Churchill. First Lord OF the
admiralty in the British ministry, @S
years old today.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

The war has also brought out a
new crop oi fakirs calling themselves
Serviau noblemen. American heir
esses please take notice
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

The women teachers of Greater
New York are grateful to Miss Grace
e. Strachan FOR the work she did in
obtaining for The women teachers the
same pay as the men teachers rc-
ceive. II is true. Miss Strachm was
paid for her work. but her salary as
lobbyist was not considered an ade-
1uatc compensation for her sue :ess,
About year ago it was suggested IL
raise fund ny voluntary cuntribu-
tions and donate it to Miss Sstrachan
as token OF gratitude At first the
plan met with some opposition and
was practically abandoned. nut reTent-
ly the plan has been revived and it's
execution has progressed 80 far that
Miss Srachan will probably receive a
sum Of about $4,000 as a Christmas
present from her grateful sisters.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

Philadelphia has sent out an en-
cursiOn OF 80 leading business men 90
southern cities in coal purchases.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

General Electric company now en-
ploys 10000 persons, largest number
in its history,
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

The electric tatiron has been sue
ecssfully used for drying Photographic
prints.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30
BOSTON, MASS, NOV. 20. 1912

Main topic of interest for the forec9sne
VI the Copper Producers the month
The low exports incline opinion position that We
stall see AN increase Of l5,OO0o0O 2OoOoeOo
pounds small producers taking business at eighth
concession rom the big selling agencies figures which
continue a; the a, cent mark but the volume is ncon'
sequential
fOf the low exports the Balkan is made 10 DO duty
but against the curtaimen, pointed
out that invisible supply almost vanished and that
IN the near future foreigners their active needs
VIII be forced into the market although all concerns on
his side of the water 10th to tie until the
eastern situation becomes clearer. 80 NJ
IRON the domestic standpoint have been slow
auout making commitments the year and hoping to
take advantage of the situation thereby and taking
caee on present requirements Many factors make ior
hopes of curtament for the month of December.
The smelters will reflect in that period the full effects
ol the Utah-Nevada strike and the Mexican turmoil ana
then is the end of the with free for enter
prise than II is at tie present time
The general opinion is month will show
the last increase production that general brighter
lines ahead
j. h CODY Of Miller CO.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

a motor driven dredge is reclaim
ing two miles of new shore line for
East, ST Louis. ILL.,
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

st Louis Socialists cast 9,159 votes
In the last election. compared with
1882 votes in 1910
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

More than two million electrical
horse power is used throughout Colo
rado every day.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

Cleveland reports 40 per cent of
space already taken for January auto
show,
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

Speaker Champ Clark "a, the lett.
senator Poindester and Congressman
Mann,
During the short session Of congress
which begins Dec. 2. Republicans.
Democrats and Progressives WIN try
TO outdo each other in working for
legislation that will win popular APP
provsl Speaker Clark viii be one OF
the big Democratic figures. Repre-
sentative Mann, OF Illinois, will be
the Republican leader In the lower
rouse. Senator Poindexter OF WASH
tgton is one OF the most prominent
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

Big I'D Kenetchy is one OF the st.
Louis players whose contract expires
this year II is said THAT the clever
irst s'clier will demand a larg chunk
Of Mrs. Britton's coin If he plays with
the Cardinals next season.
The Calumet news., 1912-11-30

Continued From psoe Three.
should be found That vein to the north of Obway
has became permanent. is very likely the same
condition will prevail Oibway with depth In fact all
deveopmcn work Ojbway indicating that the broken
formation diminishing With depth, giving to more
dCIncd ground.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-15
EASY ID RESTORE HAT
HC.. WORK or FRESHENiNG MAY
BE ACCOMPLISHED.
Washing in Denatured Alcohol viii
% Wonders With the Frame
'T1ded Flowers the Hardest to
Bring Eack to Color.

Tie Girl who does not want to spend
another dollar on her hats can do
surprising amount of freshening. Let
her remove the trimming and freshen
the hat itself. A black hat Is easy.
1t can be made to look like new by
washing in denatured alcohol after
busting. The entire hat may be soaked
in the alcohol and while still damp 1t
is Strengthened where bent.
The woman who once a week wipes
off black hats with alcohol and also
uses it on ribbons will find her hats
wear much longer
Colored hats that have faded are
seemingly hopeless. but a box OF wa
tcr-color paint. or some OF the spe'
cial dyes for straw hats. soon restores
their beauty. Soiled white hats can
be freshened by bread crumbs-a ia.
vorite method of cleaning with many
millincrs-and they are improved by
coating thickly with magnesia, which
is Kept on over night. One woman
us, The whitener that she put on her
shoes.
SGnburnt hats are hard to freshen.
If GOOD, they should be sent to a
blcachcr: il not worth that, try bleach.
ing them Mt home with oxalic acid. q
teaspoonful to pint of water
Scrub the straw we'll. then rinse at
once with hot water, followed by cold.
Wipe dry and hang in the sun. While
still damp, press with hot iron on
the wrong side. with thin cloth
| over the straw.
White feathers and the numerous
| aigrottcs Of the season may be made
snowy by cleaning in a paste made Of
CAROLINE and white cornmcal, and rims
ing With gasoline alone. or with more
/ Of the paste until it shows no soil. II
| the curl has come out. hold it over the
! kitchen range or curl the flues. few
at 4 time, with the back of heated
silver knife.
| Ribbons may be Washed In alcohol
and pressed under heavy paper or a
thick cloth while still slightly damp
Faded flowers are almost hopeless.
but may be frcshcncd by color!ng
with powdered rouge, rubbing of the
edges for shaded effects.
Steel buckles can be soaked in coal
oil for six or eight hours. then pol
ishcd With fine emery. jet is bright
catd b. rubbing in ; ohol and polish
! ing With tissue paper. Dullcd bronze
ara silt trimmings are difficult. but
ma b. somewhat frcshonpd h. good
ii ~ polish ,hinnel with alcohol in
.,q u water.
ace ,hat Will wash should he frs:
] aEcd in cold water then put in 4
ass iar with lullcWarm water and q
tiny pinch Of boraX and well shaken
ltnse we'll in several hot waters
/ sMeaze out most of the moisture and
dry by covering Il drawing board with
a Turkish towel. to which the laco is
pinned each point in position. Dry IN
the sun.
Lace that will not wash may be
cleaned with French chalk or mag
nesia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-15
Mice Aeronauts.

There is young Hungarian in New
York who has an ingenious turn OF
mind, spiced with humor. His lodging
is on the seventh floor. which for
some time had been infested with
mice. He traps two, and sometimes
three. day. There is flag-pole fixed
just below his window in nearly
horizontal position
Having fixed an improvised paper
parachute to the tail of the mouse, he
starts him Oh along the pole. The TO
dent invariably runs to the other end,
then sudden shake Of the pole, and
he is dislodged and slowly and grace
fully descends to the street below,
whence he scampers along the pave
ment, followed by his uncanny attach
ment. to the bewilderment Of the pass
ers-by
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-15
Hardly Satisfactory.

CHANGING hastily down the pages OF
Tommy Jones" examination papers,
the teachers heart thrilled over Tom.
ry's unexpectedly good showing, for
not one of the questions remained un.
answered. But upon subjecting tho
PAPER to more careful perusal her
pride in Tommy's proficiency had a
fall. After seven of the ten ques-
lions Tommy had written politely: Il
am sorry that this is subject ON
which | have no information"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-15
Power to Do Good.

The Increment that comes to any
human faculty through use is tho
sweetest of all satisfactiOns to be got
out OF wOrk-sweeter than material
rewards. swccter than the praise of
ones fellows. swcetcr than purchased
case. To feel that one is steadily
growing III ones power to do good
there is deeper gladuess In that, to
an earnest soul, than in almost any.
thing else this world affords Pun.
shion
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-15
The WOMAN THAT
CROSSED HIS PATH
BY PAUL TRENT.


Sufficient unto the day." Philbank
laughed harshly.
1t was weakness and not vice that
had brought him to this state. In
South Africa he had fought brilliant
~. and returned to England with the
brightest prospects. But woman
had crossed his path-a woman with
the DEVILS beauty that had made him
forget everything save his desire.
Career had been sacrificed at her al
tar-mOney had been thrown away
and then she had coldly dismissed
him. The descent had been rapid. and
now for months he had been existing
from hand to mouth-and for the
last few days homeless and half
starved.
Il wish to God they'd give me an
other chance" the younger suddenly
said
| Philbank looked at him suspicious
~ and seemed about to speak. then
hesitated. and finally remained ST.
lent.
Could you make good with an
other chance" he asked III last.
Il believe So
Then YOU shall have one. Wait a
moment"
Philbank hailed passing police
man.
Officer, can you obligc me with a
piece of paper and pencil9" he
asked.
The constable put his hand in his
pocket and produced the required ar
ticles. Philbank wrote rapidly, and
handed back the pencil with thanks.
Take this to the Savoy and ASK
for Colonel Strathmorc l,nt want
Your word that You Won't say where
you have seen me Philhank said
roughly to the other Good lucl. tc
you"
Thanks, and ="
Cut along
Philbank Watched him cross 20 tn,
other side Of rhr embaukmcnt
Il believe ! can dn it-noW, Ii,
multored, and drew near the parapet
For moment his muscles We're tau1
anu then his body relaxed.
i haven't got the pluck" he sale
| With q sroalL and he dcspiaod himself
the more for his cowardice.
He VAS about TO turn away, when 4
S'lrlll CRY coald b. heard some thirty
Yards or. and crowd quickly gather
"a ;tl' eve ptrrin@ eagerly toward thu
lf"r. 10 hurried along ard ashct
Atai laa 'iiafsh"d
aHaa ia. uuped over" Som,
4 h
aii' M GI Ii, coat Nh,
t'a row td u !fh object which coult
e@ scfn- - eN2M strongly. ba
e o. bod >*l eaG&s,s3 fierce
- iife lAr i 'foM his srasp.
iAe tie.
Don b" fool. h. cried, an'
49, sile s9At Ihaed to fight he raise,
tAi HI ana struck her sharply on tll'
temple.
Then her struggles ceased and h,
commenced TO tow her slowly towar,
me emDankment. Her clothes became
saturated and his burden the heavier
but still he struggled on. I}0dil!
Weakness told az last ana his strength
wavered' untll ms arms barely moved
I'm done! nc gasped. and hi
senses were vanishing, when a darl
body doomed over them and voice
sounded IN his ears.
Nhen Phllbahk recovered con
scloushcss ne was lying IN bed Will
cieah shee'S, the touch OF SILK on hi
SKIN.
Where am ~ he asked. foverish
ly. And kindly blue eyes looked dow
at him.
"Stralhmore.' he gaspcd
You mustn't talk, old man. Go 4
sleep, was the gentle answer.
A couple of days later he was seat
cd on the balcony, but now he wa
1
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-08-15

j Hon. Oliver w. Stewart of Chicago
passed through Baraboo Tuesday on
his automobile "Trip through Wiscon-
sin in the interest of the Prohibition
campaign. He is on speaking trip
of eight days and stops all along the
way at convenient'places. At Bara-
hoo he spoke in the courtyard, many
from the surrounding country coming
to hear him. He told what was being
done in the campaign and presented
cogent reasons why the liquor traffic
was one of the worst evils of the coun-
try. Mr.. Stewart is considered near
to Bryan as an orator and was the
only Prohibition member of the forty
third Illinois assembly. He cane to
Baraboo from Madison and went from
here to Reedsburg.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-08-15
FARM AND CITY
PROPERTY FOR SALE

No. 80, farm of 20 acres adjoin ing
village of North Freedom all Guilt
waited and very rich good soil. Good
frame house nearly new, city water in
the house. Also good we'll on the place.
Basement barn 24x36, wagon shed,
hen house, corn crib, also good work
shop. Might trade for five acre tract
near Baraboo or for larger farm.
Price on application.
No. So, house and lot in the city of
Baraboo, good we'll on the place. House
has rooms, rooms on first floor and
2 rooms second floor. House in good
condition. Can be bought for 5000. A
snap for anyone.
No. "a, 2 acres very choice land in a
fine location about one mile from
courthouse Baraboo. The house on the
place is fine frame structure nearly
new of two stories fronting a popular
street leading TO city has plenty of
room for large family, good furnace
and very convenient. A nice barn,
chicken coop, number of nice fruit
trees and berries of various varieties.
A dandy place for farmer or a bus
mess man who wishes to retire. The
l!aee must be seen to be appreciated,
Very cheap at $4,000.
No. So, house and lot in east part of
the city, two story, splendid cellar and
foundation, 5 rooms down stairs and
rooms up stairs, house in very fine
condition, nice location, cement side.
walk on street and to the house
Have to sell on account of moving to
the new r. r. Will sell for $1,000. 1t is
$500 to $1,000. Who wants to get worth
this snap?
No. So, farm of 40 acres of land
about miles from Reedsburg, 10C
, acres improved, rest pasture and tim
Der. Fair to good buildings, price S77OO,
of which the personal property will
invoice $500 leaving real estate al
$4,000 will trade for house in Baraboo
or Lyons.
| have variety of farms and city
property on my list for sale and car
suit most any one. am also dealing
in northern Wis, Minnesota, South
and North Dakota, Montana anC
Canada Railroad land, also Florids
land.
Anything wanted in my line, call al
| 1OO-3rd ST., Baraboo. J. P. Witwen.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-08-15
WESTFIELD.

Miss Katie Shrom of Bear Valley
is visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Miss Jennie Gage of Hillsboro is
visiting her cousin, Robert Borders.
The Church of God will hold their
annual camp meeting In the usual
place Mrs. August Meyers grove. 1t
will begin August % and continue for
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dubois and
family spent Monday in North Free
dom as guests of William Dubois.
Percy Alexander and lido Braun
were Reedsburg callers Tuesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Simon spent
from Saturday until Tuesday in
Prairie du Sac and Denzer. While
there they viewed the work being done
on the dam at Prairie du Sac.
John Waunamaker is visiting at
Mrs. August Meyers.
Miss Amy Moerke was guest of
her sister, Mrs. Ed. Meyer at LaRue
the past week.
The Ladies' Aid of the German M .
E. will meet with Mrs. Charles
Schultz the last Thursday in August.
Several young people of this neigh
borhood met at Mrs. Meyers Sunday
night to practice singing for the meet
ings.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-08-15
LA VALE.

Mrs. Anna Dehler of Wonewoc was
visiting her daughters, Mrs. Claud
LobdeIl and Mrs. Ralph Grover, last
week.
Mrs. Ii. E. Paddock was in BaraboO
few days last week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry Butterfield.
w. Scace and son of Pittsfield,
Mass, are guests of his aunt, Mrs.
Maria Head.
Richard Inman came up from
Chicago and accompanied his wife
and children home.
Mrs. Brown of North Freedom has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. E.
Rehbein.
A large number from here attended
the Reedsburg Fair last Wednesday
and Thursday. The areoplane seemed
to be the main attraction.
Miss Grace Marshall has returned
home from her visit at Barron.
The recital recently given by Annie
Laird James was very fine and her
audience was greatly pleased with her
readings.
A. E. Bloom and wife of AMMAN
dale, Mimi, were in town for few
days this week.
Miss Elsie Thornton was in Bara-
boo visitiog friends the latter part of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs George Lee of Chicago
came Saturday for visit with her
mother, Mrs. Chris Elder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Slater and two
sons are here from Canada visiting
relatives.
Mrs. F. Niles and Mrs. Ledger Tor
doff returned Sunday from visit
with Mrs. Ella Scott at Onalaska.
Mrs. Otto Borchers and Mrs. Alfred
Barnett were Reedsburg callers Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Richards and
little son spent several days last week
with relatives at Wonewoc and Union
Center. Mr.. Richards is taking his
vacation and Charles SEEKER is driving
route No. /.
Miss wat Karstetter visited last
week at the home of her brother, Oscar,
at WoneWoc.
Mr.. John lick of Winfield called on
friends here Sunday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-08-15
ABLEMAN,

A little girl arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest DetIman last
Wednesday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Gust Moldenhaur Friday.
Or. w. J. HummelI was called TO
Baraboo Wednesday.
Mrs. Emil Schroeder and daughter.
Lulu, of Freeport, Ill, is visiting
with her brother, William Kumke
and family.
Mr., and Mrs. Wilson of Virooua
came here Tuesday to visit few days
with Mr. and Mrs. g. A. Anderson
and family and Friday they enjoyed q
picnic at the lake.
Miss Anna Mueller of Chicago was
home on a visit last week.
G Mrs. I'D. Schmidt and daughters,
Annie and Gladys, of Sparta were
home Saturday and Sunday to visit
her brother, E. O. Schanke and fam
lily.
Sylvia, an OK eretta, of two acts, vas
given by our home talent last Satur.
day evening which was a success con.
sidering the weather. They had 8
full house and it was given for the
benefit of public library.
On Sunday the German Lutheran
church held their annual Missionary
meeting in the forenoon on account Of
rain. In the afternoon services were
held in the church park and were
wei attended concerning the uncer
tain weather. Their collection
amounted TO over $128 800 dollars.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ballentine anC
family went to Mansion on a visi
Sunday.
Herman Mueller of Chicago came
home today in a car to visit his par
ents and family.
Marie VolZ of Baraboo was home
over Sunday.
Mrs. P. Peterson was a Reedsbur,
caller today.
Gustave Scharnke surveyed a few
lines in the city of Reedsburg today.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-08-15
SOUTH FAIRFIELD.

The Helpers Union will meet with
Mrs. Thomas Lusby Aug. 21, for
supper.
Miss Maud Plummer and Verne
Nc Farland attended a birthday
party on Lois Cline in Baraboo We'd
nesday afternoon.
Miss Ella Attridge has gone to
Mendoza, ILL.,, to attend the Advent
Camp meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Prime and
Richard Paine visited at the Albert
Zeigler home Sunday.
The crusher has completed work
here and is moving to Greenfield near
Nc Arthur's mill.
Miss Elizabeth Attridge is visiting
friends in Spring Green and Platteville
and will attend camp meeting at
Mendoza before returning.
The family Of Tom Lusby accom-
panied by Matt Lusby and family
and Martha Judevine of Baraboo spent
several days at the Plummet cottage
on the Wisconsin river. A number OF
fine fish were caught.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-08-15
CHILDREN FIND
PURSE IN PARK
Handbag Containing $50
and Valuable Articles Is
Returned to Owner.

Yesterday afternoon while Mr.. ana
Mrs. John GiIlem of Fairfield were in
the city, the latter was somewhat
alarmed when she missed her purse
which contained $50 in money, a gold
watch, gold spectacles and a few
other articles. Mrs. GIllem had been
sitting in one of the park seats and
when the Prohibition orator, Oliver
w. Stewart, commenced his lecture at
the court house steps she went to the
building unconsciously dropping her
purse.
Little Lillian and Arthur Kunzel-
man, son and daughter Of MT. and Mrs,
William Kunzelman, Fourth avenue,
while playing in the Dark picked up a
purse ana aftsE while carried it in
to their mother.
Mr., kunzelman, believing the val
1ables were lost by someone who was
In the crowd listening to the lecture,
went into the park and rem aimed
untiI Mr., Stewarts had finished.
Soon be noticed Mrs. Gillem
and other women searching
about and the purse was restored to
the owner. Mrs. Gillem should feel
very grateful over the fact that the
lost purse fell into the hands of honest
people.