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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-16
TESTS OF ENDURANCE.

The poorly informed, who have been prating about the degeneracy of mod ern races and their inability to stand the hardships and exertions borne by races of the past, will have to revise their theories in the light of the rec ord being made by men of many races in the battlefields of Europe at the present time.
 Not for hours, but for days and weeks, the "soft" men of the cities, theoretically weakened by the easy life of modern days, have been giving exhibitions of strength and endurance of which history has seldom record ed a parallel, if ever. And they show no evidences of breaking under the strain.
 They have spent days in trenches, without shelter from the downpour of rain. They have slept in the cold mud, and with the rain pouring down on them. And they have fought with fire and energy, day after day. with out evidence that the hardships have had serious effect upon them.
 After weeks of such work, the dis. patches record that on Saturday and Sunday two divisions of French in- fantry, in the endeavor to turn the flank of the western German army, marched thirty and twenty-eight miles in the two days. This was in heavy marching order. The foot cav airy" of Jackson, during the civil war, lightly equipped, made few records to equal this. This might not be con- sidered remarkable for fresh troops, but this was done by men who had spent twenty days or more in des- perate fighting, practically without cessation.
 This war has shown studendous test of endurance. The theory that the modern man has lost his tough ness of fiber, that he is unequal to the tasks which were easy to his an- cestors, may as well be abandoned. It is doubtful whether better men, physically. were ever known than those now facing each other on the battlefields of Europe.-Ex.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-16
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1914.
THE WHOLE TRUTH.

The retcence displayed by a cor London in his revelation of the fore sighted manner in which the Ger mans fortified some quarries, on the present line of their army in France, many years ago. so as to make them useful in their recent retirement from the neighborhood of Paris, is doubt less due to the dispiriting influence of the censor. The correspondent tacitly admits that the retreat fol- lowing the advance on Paris was a strategical movement, which is all the Germans claim. He does not tell the whole truth, however, about the wonderful skill exhibited by the Ger mans in preparing beforehand vast works for occupation by their army in foreign country with which un- til lately their relations were peace. able. He merely states that the miles of passages in the q,arries were reinforced with concrete walls, neg lecting to mention the tons of steel surreptitiously carted into France years ago to make this fortress inn pregnable.
 He admits that the inhabitants of the neishboring country were induc- ed by German craft to drive their herds of cattle, sheep and pigs into the quarries in the belief that they could be kept safely there, but fails to explain that the Germans had sec retly stored in the remote recesses large quantities of hay and corn to feed the live stock and thus insure an ample supply of fresh meat for the soldiers. About the barrels, sup posed to contain explosives or other supplies needed in quarries, but really filled with sauerkraut which carters, speaking French with q gutteral ac- cent, have been depositing in the quarries for some years, or the sup plies of limburger cheese stealthily stored there since the war of 1870, much of which is already sufficient ly aged for wholesome consumption, he is strangely silent.
 Of the large assortment of dachs- hunds imprisoned in the quarries to serve as amiable and sprightly com
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-16
A Monstrosity Among Newspapers.

Those who object to the widespread newspaper may see the apotheosis Of their bete noire in the museum at Ak la Chapelle, the only existing copy of the Illuminated Quatruple Constella- ton, published in New York in 1859. Happily this monstrosity did not sur vive the first issue, for its pages meas ure eight and one-half feet by six feet. and each contains thirteen columns forty-eight inches long.
 By way of comparison 1t may be mentioned that the smallest newspaper in the world Is the Mexican El Tele- grama, with pages four inches square London Chronicle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-16
Stoats Hunt In Packs.

In some years stoats appear to be more numerous than in others, and they are seen not in ones and twos. but in dozens. hunting together in small packs. Stoats will hunt together from scent and in full cry like pack of hounds, one always keeping the line
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-16

and followed closely by the others. This sight has been recorded by difrer- ent observers who have also seen wea- sells hunting in the same way.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-10-16

ALASKA as a storehouse, should be 7 unlocked. One key to it is sys- tenn of railways. These the govern ment should itself build and adminis- ter and the ports and terminals it should itself control in the interest of all who wish to use them for the ser- vice and development of the country and its people.
 PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08
REEDSBURG CASE
IS DISMISSED

The case of James A. Stone VS.. the
City of Reedsburg has been dismissed
by Judge O'Neill by the consent of
both the plaintiff and defendant. Mr..
Stone was of the opinion that sewer
assessment was unequal and brought
the action to recover on a portion of
the assessment. After a number of
witnesses had been examined he made
motion to dismiss the case and the
other side agreed. There are no costs
attached to either side.
The witnesses:
VIM. A. Durker, James A. Stone,
William P. bennett, H. E. French
Byron Randall and Henry Serge
The court ordered the property sole
in the case of Emma Radatz vs..
Charles BueloW.
Judgment was ordered in the case of
Liberetha KARL VS.. William Miller.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08
OFFICERS ELECTED
Fur ENSUING YEAR

At the conference of the Woman
Home Missionary socity of the M.etho-
dist church which concluded its session
here yesterday the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. J.W. Schuster, Madi-
son
First vice-president- Mrs. C. Mutt
tie, Madison
Second vice-president-Mrs J. E.
Kundert, Rice Lake
Third vice-president-Mrs. S. A. Ben
der, Reedsburg
Cor. Sec. Miss Carrie Hazard,
Platteville
Treasurer Miss Grace Haynor-
Madison
Cor. Sec. of Young Peoples work
Mrs. c. J. Borum, Barron
Supt. of Home Guard and Mothers
Jewels-Mrs. S. L. Roberts. Eau
Claire.
Supt. of Mite Boxes-Mrs. J. M.
! ChlIds, Eau clare
Supt. of Literature Mrs. G. E.
Weed, Monroe
Supt. of Systematic Benefcence-
Mrs. John L. Colby, Madison.
After the election the board of regu-
lar officers held a meeting. The dele
gates who remained for Friday evening
were given an automobile ride about
the city and were delighted with all
they saw and heard An invitation
was extended by the members of the
local society to come again and the
favor will no doubt be accepted so gen
erous was the hospitality extended dur
ing the session just closed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08
Saturday

A. K. Bassett, ]. S. Palmer and A.
D. Brown of Baraboo attended the Kill
bourn fair and won everything in the
fruit line. Sank county fruit usu-
ally has but few equals and
from the number of prizes taken this
year it seems to lead.
While Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Jerrison
were visiting in the doghollow neigh
borhood recently they had the pleasure
of giving two old ladies, Mrs. J. Corri-
don and Mrs. T. Prescott, theirl first
automobile ride. Although Grandma
Prescott is So years of age she takes
very much interest in the daily hap
penings and is enjoying the best of
health. Portage Democrat.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08
STUDENT IS
TAKEN Ill

Robert Keller of RBaraboo, a sophie
more in the State university at Madi-
son, has been taken to St Mary's hos
pital on account of suffering from ner-
vous prostration due to overstudy. His
condition is not serious. Mr.. Keller is
a graduate of the.Baraboo high school,
won the district oratorical contest and
was one of the best students in his
class.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08
EPVORTH LEAGUE
ELECTS OFFICERS

The Epworth League of the First M
E. church met with Mrs. F. R. Deppe
on Friday evening and besides indulg-
ing in social time and enjoying re-
freshments, elected the following Off
GERS: .
President-Miss Clarissa Tyler
1st vice-president- Gladys Under
kofer.
End -president-M Martha Hull
3rd vice president Hall
4th vice president Gladys Miller
Secretary Winnifred Sayles
Treasurer Ellen Wood
Pianist-Florence Bates.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08

Rev. j. 7. Pryor, Jr. formerly
pastor of the Methodist church at Spring
Green, died few days ago at Dodge
vile. He was born in England in 1889.
August L Kleist of this city, charged
with the Abandonment of his children,
was given hearing before Justice
Kiefer Thursday afternoon. He was
bound over to county court for trial.
Bail in the sum of 5000 was fixed, and
being unable to furnish same the pris-
oner was remanded to jail. . Portage
Democrat.
The booster trip to Kilbourn on Fri
day night in the interest of the Baraboo
fair was a grand success. About forty
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08

Constipation, indigestion, drive away
appetite and make you weak and sick5
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea re.
stores the appetite, drives away disease,
builds up the system. 35 cents. Tea or
Tablets. J. B. Donovan & Co.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08
Died in Portage

Edward Leg, who died in Portage
on Saturday, aged Is years, has been
buried in the Rubin Gem etery in Gale
donia.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08

| feel as happy as an eel.
Oh! how happy | do feel
If you'd feel as we'll as me
Drink HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain TIE;
J. B. Donovan& Co.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08

. we'll liked son of A. Gum, and tn
boy set it up The groom is a
wall-eyed son of a gun" The editor
has never been able to square it with
the Gums and Smiths and all Of them
quit taking the paper. -Danneborg
News.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08

automobiles bearing the Marine band
and many visitors went to the Dells
City and enjoyed a rare evening. The
harvest moon shone bright, the autumn
air was mild and the fellowship of the
occasion was all that could be desired.
Both bands played their best music and
everyone hoped they would join har-
moniously next year.
An editor up in the northeastern
part of the state is in bad on account
of the write-up of a wedding. The
bridegroom was named Gum and his
father, Abram Gum. The girls name
was Smith. The editor turned in the
copy to the office boy the last thing
before going to press, then hurried to
the train to be gone two days. When
the paper was printed the article was
headed "Gunn Smith and went on to
say that the bride was arrayed in a
dress of white mile" instead of white
null, and she carried large nose.
The editor wrote that the groom was
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08
REAL BOYS
WANT THEM

Every real boy needs
one. He feels that he
cannot be a real boy I'M
less he has a Bradley
sweater coat. They give
him just the look that
he wants. They give
just the service that the
average are t d e
mands. Full weight,
close stitch, strongly
made and throughout.
Make your boy happy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-08
DOWN"
Every Underwear
Discomfort

w LIAM a$SA AAN&%4N 11AC
active mans underwear.
Tackle your winter task
with the feeling1of ease
and freedom that only
Superior can give you.
It's the all-American
underwear, men on the
job in every position.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

Charles Il. Stebbins of Nergennes has
in his possession a cannon that his uncle,
j. H. Hancock dug out of the Hudson
river near Saltwater, N. Y. The cannon
is about six feet long with three inch
bore and bears the date of 1874. 1t is
supposed to have been used in the
French Colonial war. The gun is in
good condition and will be fred at the
Marlborough celebration in Vergennes in
September.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

bureau reports mean temperature Tor
July of SO degrees, which is three de-
grees below the normal July tempera-
ture in Mortified. The highest was 50
degrees, on the 18th, and the lowest was
80 degrees on the 22d. The greatest
daily range was 36 degrees, on the l4th,
and the least daily range was eight de-
grees, on the I'd. The precipitation for
the month amounted to 4.22 inches, the
normal for the month being $40 inches.
The prevailing wind was from the south,
the total movement 4,0Sl miles, the
average velocity SIS miles, and the max
imuin velocity Al miles per hour, from
the south, on the 18th. The month was
made up OF four clear, IA partly cloudy
and 10 cloudy days. Thunderstorms oe-
CURED on the 9Th, 18th, Sth, 9th, 10th,
18th, l7th and 2lst; hail fell on the 9Th;
solar halos were noted on the 9Th and
l4th; and fog on the 4th, 9th, 18th, 25th,
Both and 3lst.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
BULL MOOSE CONVENTION.
Will Be Held at Burlington on Wednes-
day, August 20.

Burlington, Aug. 4.-The call is out
for the Progressive state convention,
which will be held in Burlington, We'd
nesday, August 26. in the afternoon for
the purpose of placing in nomination
candidates for the offices Of United
States senator, governor, lieutenant-gov-
ernor, state treasurer, secretary OF state,
auditor OF accounts, and attorney gen
eral; for the election of state commit
tee, the election of member of the ma
tional committee and for the transaction
of other business.
Cities ana towns will be represented in
this convention by delegates elected on
the basis of one delegate for each city
and town and one additional delegate for
each 100 votes and each fraction OF 100
votes exceeding 80 cast for the Progress
siye candidate for president at the ma
tional election in 1912
These delegates will be chosen at pri-
mary meetings called by the Progressive
committee Of each city and town. The
time OF the Rutland caucus has not
yet been decided upon but it will prob
ably be held about Saturday, August p,
which il the general date agreed upon
Tor all Of the primary meetings through
out the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
The Newell Prescott Farm. So
Called. i'm Vershire

At 400 o'clock in the afternoon Of
Tuesday, August II the Newell Pres
colt farm, so called, in Vershire, VT,
containing l47 acres Of land, more or
less, situated on the main highway
leading from Fershire village to Wash
ington village, and about one half mile
from Nershire village, This place is
known as the Sebina Sleeper property.
Buildings can be put in good condition
at small expense; running water at
buildings; small orchard; extra fine sug-
ar place of about 700 trees; plenty of
wood and large amount Of tillage land !;
easy Of cultivation The place is some
what neglected at present, but only a
few years ago cut more than 70 tons
Of hay per season. Sale will take place
at the buildings
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

At 1880 o'clock in the forenoon of
Tuesday, August IL, timber lot con-
tanning one hundred sixty (l60l acres
of land, more or less, situated in the
extreme northeasterly corner of the
town of Chelsea. This property has
a large amount of hard and soft wood
timber now fit for lumber and a con
siderable amount of young growing
timber including spruce, pine and fir.
A part of the land would be excellent
for re-foresting. This is valuable
lot both for present numbering or hold
ing for future growth. The sale will be
held in the highway which crosses a
corner OF this lot, short distance east
erly of the residence of Truman Spear
on the main highway from Chelsea to
West Corinth,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
The Ely Station Warehouse
Property in Thetford

At 200 O'Clock in the afternoon OF
Wednesday August 18th, the Ely sta
tion Warehouse land, so-called. situated
at Ely Station in the Town of Thetford,
consisting Of about one acre OF land,
adjoining the right Of way Of the Bos-
ton & Maine railroad. This property is
valuable for freight handling purposes
and Is now rented in part by several
different parties.
ANY Of these properties will be shown
persons interested, on the dsy Of the sale
or a. any time before the sale, by spply-
ing to the D. A. Perry Real Estate Agen-
cy, Barre. VT or stanley c. Wilson Of
Chelssa. Vt.
Terms Of sale can b. obtained by sP-
plying 70 Mr.. Wilson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
The New England Company
Store Property. So Called.
i'm Vershire Village

At HIS o'clock in the forenoon OF
Wednesday, August ~. the New England
Company Store property, so called, con
sisting of about two acres of land, with
buildings thereon, in Vershire village.
This property is in good repair; is now
occupied and for years has been the site
of general store. 1t was formerly a
hotel property and the buildings are
adapted TO either or botr uses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

FOR SALE Random dimension lumber.
from IL to 80 TT. long also have baled hay.
L. A. Harrington, WiHamstown 8sn
FOR SALE M. r. 80 touring car in
reprinted. Apply at Capital Garage Co, Court
street, Montpelier, VT. Taft
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

When Hooker Winchester went into
his stable in Guilford few days ago. he
found his valuable driving horse with
pitchfork hanging from its side. One
tine of the fork had penetrated the AMI.
mails body five inches and the other
about an inch. 1t is probable that the
fork fell from overhead into the stall
and the horse rolled onto it. The animal
probably can be saved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04

State Of Ohio City Of Toledo Lucas County. IS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior
partner OF the firm Of r. j. Cheney 4 Co, do
ing business in the City of Toledo. County and
State aforesaid. aud that said arm viii pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF CRtarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of Halls catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence this 9Th day Of December. A. D., 1856.
Seal A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly upon the bleed and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials,
RI r. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold By all Druggists, T5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
The Roswell Aldrich Farm, So
Called, i'm C0rinth Corners.

At l:30 o'clock in the afternoon of
Tuesday, August IL, about thirty 1907
acres of land without buildings, known
in the town of Corinth about onehalf
mile from the village Of Corinth Cor
ners on the road from Corinth Corners
to Washington. This property is partly
tillage and partly timbered and is a
good property for some one who desires
a small tract Of timber land combined
with sufficient tillage to pay taxes and
interest on the Investment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
TERED PERcHERoN STALLION
COCO
FRANCE NO. ss.sss AMERICA No. SIS
SEASON OF 1874

FRANCE NO. ss.sss AMERICA No. 51.sTs
SEASON OF 1874
Coco. No. 5i,57b. was nine years old March
ls. 1914: was bred in France. imported in
1907 has fine action and good style stands
Is hands high weight i-5oo pounds. HIS
color i nice bay. with - ainofrreehad
color i q nice bay, with star IN forehead and
white hind feet He = one Of the best. II not
the best draft stallion in Vermont Coco VII
stand 81 the stable Of Irving W. BATES tn
East Barre. ] mile from East Barre village
TERMS-Sz.on At time Of first service. and
slo.eo when colt Il days old
] have coruplisd with the laws Of Vermont
regarding stations and shall hold colts for
service fee.
IRVING ". BATES.
n E Phone 2ss-Is. Peoples Phone s-ss.
WEthington.
Reristsred Guernsey Bail cslve for sale
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
The New Agricultural Ware.
house Property in Vershire
Village

At Haas o'clock in the forenoon of
Wednesday, August II the new Agricul-
tursl Warehouse property, so called,
situated in Nershire village and directly
the New England Company
store and owned and operated in con
nection with said store, a part of the
time. The lot consists of about one
fourth acre and the warehouse is a very
large structure, built only few years
agn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
The Peter Swift Farm, So
Called, i'm Vershire.

At l0:45 O'Clock in the forenoon of
Wednesday, August ~ about AZ acres
of land, more or less, known as the
Peter Swift farm, adjoining Vershire
village and situated directly back Of
the church in said village. The land is
finely located; good soil, in fair state
of cultivation,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
The w. nj. Little Property, So
Called, i'm Vershire

AT 1880 o'clock on Wednesday, Aug.
ust IL the w. NJ Little land and store
buildings, so called, situated in Nershire
village. The buildings are at present
unoccupied but are admirably situated;
the location being as good as any in
Vershire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-04
THE BUSINESS
FARMERS CORNER
INEXPENSIVE BORDER PLANTING
KATE LANE

KATE LANE
Along the border of small summer
place were planted some native shrubs
| for ornaments, such as sumaeh, elder
dogwood, and wild honeysuckie, etc, but,
in spite Of the trouble taken, when all
was finished the effect was unsatisfac-
tory, so, after reading up about "edg-
ings," it was decided to try wild flow
ering border. Thus space four feet
wide in front of the shrubs was MANFRED
and turned into bed, and. on a cloudy
day, spot was chosen where run-out
pasture and neglected wood-lot met, and,
with dull axe, sharp spade, and some
old bagging, operations were begun
First, enough Joe Pye weed and thor
oughwort were dug out to make 90
foot row. for the former has simple
slender stem, often attaining height Of
from four to 10 feet, and bears lovely
rosy purple flower in nat topped termi-
nal clusters, which blooms during Au
gust and September. The thoroughwort
Is well known to the old-fashioned house
wife, and is still common home rem
edy, while the flowers are white and
grow to the same height as the Pye
weed, making a charming combination.
Ornamental Weeds.
For the second row goldenrod alternat
ing with New England purple asters were
chosen land these may be found in pas
lures from Maine to Minnesota), and,
while these often reach the same height
as the Pye weed, they may be pinched
back, blooming all the mere fully in
consequence. For the third row, some
lovely rose pink gentians were found,
which have beautiful star shaped flowers
with a little yellow-green star in the
center of fve-parted corolla, the flow
ers appearing In July and August In
the fourth row we planted robins plan
tain, belonging to the aster family. 1t
is known to some as the Blue Spring
daisy, and blooms during May and June,
These plants fiourished and hlossomed
freely, and it was found that mixing the
colors gave much better effects than
where each color was separated in sin. |
gle rows. Now few words as to eau
ton: Weeds are very prolific, and, If |
allowed to seed or spread, will soon af
feet the entire place; SO cut off all |
blooms before they seed, and keep a |
narrow sharp edged hoe for cutting of |
little plants that may dare show them. /
selves. Such a border needs little wa
Ter, and the winter frosts have no ef-
'ect upon it, although ii is well to cover
such border lightly with leaves in
fery cold climates
Copyright, 1914 by r. X. Parkinson--All
rights reserved.l