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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-09
CUP CHALLENGER
 TO BE FORMIDABLE

AllnOuSH Hlucn secrecy surrounds the plans and building of Shamrock w., American yachtsmen with En- glish connections are securing var ious items of information which, talk en in the aggregate, indicate that Sir Thomas Lipton's cup challenger will be the last word in European yacht building. Designer Charles Nicholson appears to have broken the shackles of English tradit'o on and conservatism with tue result that there is building at Gosport a 75-foot racing craft embodying so many radi- cal departures from convention that the average English amateur skipper is aghast.
 While neither Sir Thomas or Mich olson will affirm or deny the reports relative to the structural details it is generally accepted that both here and abroad that Shamrock ". will prove a most formidable challenger when tuned up and ready for the starting gun in the first race of the interna- tional regatta on September 1O The belief is borne out by recent opli- mistic statements attributed to both the owner and designer It is known that Sir Thomas laid the result of his observations and experience in his previous attempts to lift the Ameri- cas- Cup before Nicholson, and it was decided that in order to win it would be necessary to build along the lines of the latest yacht architecture re sardless of English yachtsmen to- ward the various innovations.
 That this policy is being carried out to the letter is apparent from the occasional fragments of information that emanate from Gosport despite the rigid rule of secrecy that prevails concerning the building of the cup challenger. When placed together they would appear to indicate that Shamrock ". will be of abnormal type, with lead keel of approximate ly sixty tons, extraordinary over hang, centreboard; and tremendous spread of canvas. The mast, which may be of "Marconi" type, will be the longest ever stepped in cup challenger, length of waterline con sidered, and capable of carrying many thousand square feet of sail area.
 The yacht will be launched early in April, according to the present schedule, and will De in racing trim { by May. With w. F. Burton in charge and Capt Gould as skipper, series of preliminary trials will be sailed against the present Shamrock in Tor bay on the coast of Devonshire. The Regatta Committee of Torquay will offer special prizes for these tuning up races, which will be sailed under the conditions prevailing in the Am
 erica's Cup contests. After these trials Shamrock w. will be put under jury rig and the long transatlantic voyage begun. Under favorable con ditions the challenger should be re-- ported in American waters late in June with two months at the dispos- al of the challenging yacht owner and skipper for the final preparations fol the blue ribbon sea classic of 1914.
 Jack Callin, proprietor of the Ar cade restaurant, is having his estab- lishment renovated and is making 8
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-09

FOR SALE-Land scrip which can be used for locating government land in Alaska. Fully guaranteed. For price and particulars address l.. w. Hubbell X Son, Springfield, Mo. Adv.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-09

Harvey's TOggery are closing out their complete line of dry goods and ladies' furnishings: Now is the time to get real bargains. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-09

Have your watch repaired at the Valdez Drug Go. by an experienced workman. All work guaranteed and done 1T
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-09
SWIFT WINS
 FROM DALTON
Department at Washington Orders Matanuska Coal Freighter to Cut
 Force of Men and Teams.

The following account of the fight between Jack Dalton and John Swift is taken from the Seward Gateway of a recent date:
 MT. Fred Laubner, who has been working with Jack Dalton, who is bringing out the government coal from the Matanuska to the beach at Ship creek, arrived from Knik Satur- day.
 "Mr. Laubner has been working with Dalton since November and is familiar with the situation there as is exists today He says that the trou- ble between Dalton and Swift is still. on, but that notwithstanding the fact that Swift has been recognized in Washington and Dalton has been or dered to lay off a large number of men and teams, he is still on the job and if not interfered with will land the 800 tons of coal on the slew with in thirty miles of Ship creek, where it can be lightered as soon as the wa ter is running again. They have been relaying the coal and over 700 tons are now at Eska creek and by Feb ruary 1 the 800 tons will be taken away from the mine.
 Dalton has received two cables from Washington, one of them stat ing that he was doing unnecessary work on the trail and he was told to cease further operation in that di- rection. He was also told to let sev- eral men out, which he did. He was also obliged to let Bill Hughes out. Hughes had ten head of horses at work and Swift sent word that Dal- ton was paying him excessive wages for the use of his teams, and Dalton was ordered to lay him off. There are yet forty men at work, and Dalton says that notwithstanding the ob- stacles being placed in his way he will bring out the coal as he agreed to. In fact, when the men who were laid off were rolling their blankets to leave camp Dalton told them that he had a notion to roll his blankets and go with them, but that he did not propose to give this man Swift a chance to put anything over on him in getting the coal out. He is satis- fled that every effort is being made by someone to prevent this coal from ever reaching it's destination. When Hughes was discharged Swift refused to pay him for what he had done.
 "On account of what has occurred Dalton says that he will not be able to land the coal on the beach as soon as he expected to- but that sixty days will see the finish of the work. The wa, chman, who had been placed to watch the cache, and who has been at work since Novemeber. was dis charged by Swift and was denied pay
  ner who worked from Nov. 19 to Jan. 15, was let out, but he received his pay in fact, all those laid off were paid excepting Hughes and the watchman.
 When the citizens of Knik heard of what had happened they sent Dal- ton word that they were ready with both men and money to assist him if he wanted help to finish bringing out the coal, and it is reported that a number of men have offered their services gratis if Dalton wants them. Bill Hughes has offered to give Dal- ton twenty teams to use if he will accept them, and it looks as though the coal will reach the beach in spite of the efforts on the part of this man
 Swift to block it.'
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-09

c. c. ReinKe; the wHtcfimaker and jewele:, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All work euaran, eed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-09

Main srings $1s58; All work de- lfvered on. time. Plant g. Co.,, jew elsfs: If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-09

3 FsresA' tsRstayn' oyssstRf at the Va.
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Streets Blocked

1t was impossible for a vehicle to
pass over many of the streets in the
vicinity of the river valley this morn
ing and crews of men were employed
all day in clearing streets and lawns.
Water street was made impossible be-
tween the Ringing barns and the Great
Northern Nursery company by a mas
sive tree which had fallen crosswise
of Mound street at the point of
Joining with Water street was blocked
by pile of broken tree trunks and
foliage All the streets bordering the
north side of the stream were more or
less strewn with large branches and
pieces of lumber with here and there
porch chair, wash tub or other articles
carried from homes and backyards.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
DeIIOna and N.EXCeIsiOr

Parents Day will be observed at the
Free Methodist church next Sunday
June 20. The school extends cordial
invitation especially to the fathers and
mothers and to all.
There was about eighty people, who
met at the Butterfeld cemetery last
Tuesday and greatly improved the
looks of the cemetery by moving the
grounds, setting out plants etc. There
were several from Baraboo, Lyons, Del
ton and Reedsburg and one from Wyo-
cena.
Mrs. Coe Daniels has been suffering
from asthma for several weeks.
The w. HI. and F. M. Society will
meet with Mrs. VIM. Claridge Thurs
day afternoon July 2. The afternoon will
be spent in piecing quilt. All are
invited to come and bring patches
for quilt.
Mrs. John Harrison of Reedsburg
visited relatives here few days last
week.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Lyons Property Destroyed

A woodshed belonging to N. Moore
head in Lyons was carried from the
Moorehead yard and placed right side
up on the school house grounds.
Buildings belonging to Otto Duve
were carried into the park and the
large steel structure where the county
machinery is kept was twisted into the
road nearby. Other buildings were
carried from their places and many
trees were uprooted. Two huge trees
on the Nutting lawn were blown
onto the house and the only shade
remaining at the Shaw home is the old
pine tree. The large elm and cherry
tree together with two smaller ones
were destroyed.
A peculiar prank played by the storm
was that chair was found sitting in
the middle of the garden at the M.
Baff home with a tub on it.
A large poplar tree overhanging the
river near the cement dam was broken
off and the top of the tree was not
visible.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Would Pate
Fifth Street

A determined effort is being made by
residents along Fifth street to have
that thoroughfare paved from Broad
way to Ash street. A petition was
presented to the council some time ago
which was followed by some objection
to the paving on the ground that ade-
quate sewer connections ought first be
furnished to take care of the overflow
of water that gathers along that street
after hard rain storm due to the rush
of water down Ash and Oak streets.
To remedy this City Engineer French
has suggested that a large sewer be laid
on Fifth street ready to connect when
the time comes.
1t is thought that as soon as the
sewer committee recommends it's in
stallation the measure to pave the
street will pass the council. The paw
ing of the street will make great i'm
provement.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Philip NAMED
BY REPUBLICANS
FOR GOVERNOR
The ticket

The ticket
For United States senator II.
Bancroft of Richland Center.
For governor Emanuel L. Philip of
Milwaukee.
For lieutenant governor-Wm. M.
Bray of Oshkosh.
For secretary of state-Nels Holman
of Deerfeld.
For state treasurer Marshall Cousin
of Eau Claire.
For attorney general-A. L.Kreutzer
of Wausau.
A full state ticket as shown above,
together with a candidate for United
States senator, was nominated by the
republican state convention assembled
yesterday in the university gymnasium.
The committee was largely attended
by delegates from all sections of the
state, some 600 in all. The attendance
in the convention hall, admitted by
ticket or badge, was about 1000.
E. L. Philip is citizen of Milwau-
kee and a brother of Mrs. Josephine
Melzl, 535 First street, Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
BuCkWheat Valley

Mr.. and Mrs. V. G. Funnel visited
the latter's parents in Wonewoc Sun
day.
Mrs. H. J. Gleue from Elroy visited
her mother. Mrs. A. Miller, the past
week.
Ed. Marshall and family visited at
0. A Lacy's Sunday.
Grandma Lacy visited relatives in
the valley the past week,
Grandma Heads neighbors and
friends gathered at her home Thursday
afternoon to help her celebrate her
eighty fifth birthday.
Mrs. Henry Miller went to Cazeno-
via Saturday to see her mother. Mrs
Rebillard, who is quite sick.
Mel Grover had the misfortune to
lose young colt Friday of last week.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
East LiIneridge

Limeridge is to celebrate the 4th OF
July.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Borland and
daughter spent Sunday at Richland
Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Smith from Reeds
burg spent few days last week in this
vicinity.
Miss Eva Hale had bad misfortune
happen to her one day last week by
breaking window and cutting her wrist
quite badly. A doctor was obliged
to take five stitches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rotzoll and her
sister, Gilla Alma, and Ben Rotzoll
spent Sunday at the Herb. L. Smith
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Warren and Mr..
and Mrs. John Borland spent Sunday
at the Frank Warren home
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Schultz and son,
Walter, called at the Geo. Riphon home
Sunday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Wires Down.

Telephone and electric light wires
are down about the city and surround
ing country It was impossible up to
noon today to get telephone connec-
ton in any direction from Baraboo ex-
cept with Reedsburg. The wires were
broken and covered with branches.
Telephone poles were also uprooted
and twisted about. All morning the
Raraboo Gas & Ele ctric company were
receiving calls concerning defective
electric connection.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
East DeItOn

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Sherman and
children, who have spent the past few
days in this neighborhood, have re-
turned to their home in Adams.
Mrs. Hattie Higgins and son. Carl,
were Baraboo visitors last Thursday.
Russell Hyland spent Saturday night
and Sunday at his home in Deltcn.
The social at E. Calvert's last Friday
night was largely attended.
Miss Leta Frazier spent last Mon
day afternoon with her cousin, Mrs.
Cora Cushman.
Miss IreneiHiggins spent Sunday at
her home.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Broadway

Mr.. and Mrs. lido Braun were visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Braun at Sumpter Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Verthein of Able
man were Westfeld callers Monday.
Henry Ferber of Chicago, who has
been visiting friends and relatives here,
has returned home.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thank s
to the kind, friends and neighbors for
their assistance at the time of the illness,
death and burial of our dear wife and
mother, also Kev. Maulworf for his
comforting words, the choir for the
musical numbers and the floral offer
ings.
August Goerks
Edven Goerks
Gilbert Goerks
Miss Esther Goerks
Miss Mabel Goerks
Miss Agnes Goerks
Mrs Bertha Laudan
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Goerks
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goerks
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob. Knoll
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Funeral Of John ShieIs

The funeral of John Shiels was held
from the Catholic church this morning
at g o'clock with Father Doyle officiat-
ing. Music was furnished by the regu-
choir. The pail bearers were Leo
Sarahan, George Howard, Lee Cleve-
land, Pearse Sansum, Charles Smith,
and Earl Pierce. Interment in the new
Catholic cemetery.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25

Baraboo. Word of the damage reached
him 20 minutes before train time but
by herculean rowing and a quick dash
the lake was crossed and the tail end
of the train caught as it was pulling
out. A few minutes after the city was
reached workmen were repairing the
roof of the store building.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Serious Operation

At the Gem City General hospital this
morning, Mrs. William Pierce, who
resides at 353 Blake street, underwent
a serious operation. The invalid's con-
dition is favorable
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25

FOR SALE-My fifty ac1e farm,
thirty acres under pillow and twenty
acres of timber. Two miles southwest
of court house or paved road. A good
nine room house with furnace and els
tern. A good drilled well with wind
mill. Basement barn, granary, two
corn cribs, auto shed, tool shed and p
hen house. Fruit trees, apples, plums
and cherries, grapes, currents, black
berries, raspberries and strawberries.
The reason of selling is poor health.
w. J. Steuber, Baraboo, R. R. No.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Trees Block Entrance

At the corner of Broadway and First
avenue two large elm trees were blown
down in such manner as to block the
entrance to the back door of the house.
This place is owned by Mrs. Martha
Marriott and occupied by Mrs. H. P.
Hayward.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Chairs Blown Through windows.

The home of Isaac Cohn at the bend
on Water street was a destructive
looking sight this morning. Nine
massive trees were uprooted about the
place, four of which fell against the
house. The windows on the west side
of the building were all smashed and
the roof crushed in one place. When
the crash came the terror stricken fam
lily huddled together in the kitchen of
the home and all escaped injury Mrs.
Cohn states that chairs were picked from
her kitchen floor and carried through
a window. The we'll house covering
in the yard was picked and carried
about two rods away. The Cohn fami-
ly was pretty happy group this morn
ing, regardless of the damage to their
property, because they were well
and alive.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25

Probably the rlOst Terrific Wind
storm That BarabOo Has Ever Ex-
perienced Visited the City Early
This Morning. The Cyclone Came
From the West and Seemed to Fol.
low the Course of the BaraboO
River Leaving a Path of UprOOted
Trees and Damaged Buildings. The
Fact That no One Was Seriously In
iured in the City Seems InConceiv-
able With so Much Destruction, But
1t May Be Due to the Fact That
Everyone Was in Bed and the
Streets Vacated.
When the cyclone struck Baraboo
about 100 o'clock this morning the
whole population was awakened and
many frightened families stood huddled
together in cellars and lower rooms of
their homes until the storm had passed.
On account of the warm weather win
dows were open and the terrific wind
tore the sheets and coverings from many
beds. For few seconds there was a
cracking of trees, the sound of broken
glass and ripping of tin roofs and
several residents report that they were
sure their house had left its foundation.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Great Northern Nursery

Although part of the property of the
Great Northern Nursery company lay
right in the path of the storm the nur-
sery and orchard fortunately escaped
serious injury. M. F. Foley, president
of the company, stated this morning
that his packing house was badly dam
aged, but was fully covered by insur-
ance. He was congratulating himself
this morning when he found that his
orchard and nursery had escaped.
Barn Standing on Head ssAS
A large barn which stood on the
Hannes property on Water street was
picked from its foundation and placed
upside down in neighboring garden.
A wagon standing in the yard was
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
On Ridge Street.

On Ridge street, which follows the
course of the river for short distance,
trees were blown down the bank east
of the stream, windows were broken
and the entire neighborhood presented
a decidedly storm ridden appearance.
The roof was blown from the woodshed
at the home of Mrs. Anna Sarahan.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Pair of Hillw God driv-
ing horses. Apply to T. O'Neil, Kill
bourn, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
At Devils Lake

At Devils Lake State Park many
trees were destroyed by the force of
the wind and in the Goddard cottage
a large window light was broken.
E. G. Marriott, who is occupying his
summer home at Devils Lake was mott
fed over the phone that the Marriott
store was damaged and states that he
made a mighty quick getaway for
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25

HOLSTEINS FOR SALE-Three
full blood cows, seven high grade cows,
four yearling high grade heifers, four
full blood bulls. John Alexander. Bar
boo, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Roof Off Urban hotel

The Urban hotel on Ash street prob
ably presented the most picturesque
damage. The sheet tin was ripped
from the roof of the large building and
one strip weighing more than ton was
hanging from the telephone wires in
front of the building to the street. The
brick border around the top of the
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
r1en Carried, i'm Barn

Andrew Lee and Oscar Sandberg had
an exciting ride during the storm. The
men decided to sleep in a barn at the
Sandberg home because of it being so
warm in the house. When the terrific
wind came the barn was picked up
and carried about one hundred and fifty
feet. When the structure began to
rise Mr.. Sandberg turned to Mr.. Lee
and said, "Are you hurt Andy Mr..
Lee replied, "Wait till we stop and /
will see." Mr.. Sandberg escaped in
jury but the other man sustained sew
eral deep cuts and bruises. Mr.. Lee
was unable to work at the roundhouse
today because of his injuries.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Damage i'm Fairfield.

A barn at the home of John Green at
Russells corners in Fairfield and barn
at the home of M. Porter at Peck's cor
ner in Fairfield was blown down dur
ing the storm.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Fairfield

The, Willing Workers of Fairfield
will meet with Mrs. Emma Webster
Thursday. July End, for supper.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25

Mrs. S. S. Webster and daughter,
yolbar, are visiting in Dane.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25

The marriage of Miss Amelia Louise
Eschenbach to Frank McSherry took
place Monday at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Eschenbach
in Ableman. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Dipple and the couple
was unattended. The bride was
gowned in French wolfe over silk. The
home was decorated with American
beauty roses and three course dinner
was served.
The bride is graduate nurse o the
Chicago Baptist hospital and has been
in California for the past two years.
The groom is contractor. They will
make their home in California.
The couple received silver and cut glass
gifts. Among those from away who
attended the wedding are, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fenton, Racine, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Sass, Lodi.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25

WANTED Girl for general house
work; small family, good wages. In
uire at this office.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Gas Tank Damaged.

The large gas tank at the Baraboo
Gas & Electric company, near the high
bridge, was lifted from its surround
ing casing and tipped to one side. A
large crew of men were at work today
in replacing it into its proper position
once more.
Marriott Shoe Store Roof Damaged
Luckily few of the stores and stocks
suffered damage. The worst loss in
this regard reported to date is that at
the Marriott Shoe store. The roof of
the store blew partly off and hun
dreds of boxes of shoes were water
soaked, but fortunately in most cases
only the boxes were damaged.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
Prank On First Avenue.

On First avenue at the G.. r. Comp
ton residence the wind carried wood
shed from its foundation and piled it
up neatly between touring car, that
was standing in the yard, and che
neighboring house. There was just
room for the sides and roof of the shed
to be layed down one fold on top of the
other between the car and the house.
The building was constructed of heavy
oak timber and had it landed on the car
it would have been ruined, but the
lumber was layed down without even
scratching the car or breaking a win
dow in the home beside it.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-06-25
TO THE PUBLIC

The undersigned shoe stores of Bara-
boo will be open until 10 p. m. Friday,
july 8. and remain closed all day July
4th.
Brewer Rowland Shoe store.
Marriott Shoe Co.
Pelton & Sons.