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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-03

year-old son of Rev. Karnoop was
playing with the water in the lake. A
five-year-old son of Professor Brooks
picked up rock to throw into the
noop boy raised up, and took the full
blow of the rock on the top of his
head
Fortunately, William Lane, stu
dent doctor, was present; also a Red
Cross medical box from a house near
by, and with the assistance of train
ed nurse the brave little fellow was
fixed up in good shape, much to the
credit of Mr.. Lane, who handled the
case with the ease of an old-timer.
Mr. Lane is the son of Conductor
and Mrs. William Lane Of Madison,
formerly of Baraboo.
Sam Moss was seriously scalded at
the wooden mill in Reedsburg the lat
ter part of the week. He was reach
ing over the dye vat when one Of the
other workmen, not knowing he was
there, turned on the steam, and be-
fore it could be shut off Mr.. Moss
was scalded on the neck, arms, chest
and side. The accident will lay him
up for several weeks.
Mrs. A. M. Neitzel has received
word that her grandson, Robert Ken
ME, had died in Etna, Wash. The
young man lived in Chicago and was
on his vacation. The body will be
taken to Chicago for burial.
The 'W. B. u" is noted for the fine
business training it gives, and the sue
cess of it's graduates. Send for free
catalogue. Wisconsin Business Uni.
versity, La Crosse, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-03
90 Soon Ri0aI
De1ilS Lake

Mrs. Lola Huber, who resides near
the Wisconsin river, just beyond the
Devils Nose, on the way to Merri-
mack, was in Baraboo today and
states that Lake Wisconsin will soon
outrival Devils Lake as summer re-
sort. Many, many cars pass her
home daily on their way to the pop
ular fishing grounds nearby. She
states that the fish, great big fellows,
have such voracious appetites that
they swim up the creek near the farm
and devour all the minnows. Mrs.
Huber states that the work on the
new road to the lake which has been
in progress all summer will be su.
spended tonight.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-03

A brief dispatch from H. e. Cole,
one of the editors of the News, re-
ceived this morning, states that he
and Mrs. Cole have been delayed for
a few days on account Of their train
being in wreck. A washout near
Grand Canyon, Colo, caused the en-
CINE and one car to crash into the
stream over which the train was
crossing. The fireman was killed, but
no others seriously injured. Mr.. Cole
states that the passengers are being
nicely cared for at Grand Canyon,
and he with the others will leave on
the first train out of the canyon.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-03

HengStler, and family for lew DAYS.
Mr.. and Mrs. William HIM Of st.
Joe, Mich, are visiting the julius and
August Him. families southwest Of
town for two weeks.
J. H. Dickie of Chicago spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
M. Dickie.
County Road Commissioner ]. H.
Gunnison returned Sunday from Eau
Claire, where he was called by the ILL
ness and death Of his sister, Mrs.
Louis Blu Dahn. Mr.. and Mrs. Gunni-
son went Monday night to Eau Claire
to attend the funeral, which was held
Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Weiland spent Fri
day in Reedsburg.
James Treloar came home Saturday
from Randolph, where he has been en-
ployed for several months.
Miss Mary Barkenhagen was down
Sunday from Elroy to spend the day
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Barkenhagen.
Mrs. E. B. Mccoy has been i'll with
pleurisy the past week. At present
she is better.
William Hill, while standing in front
of "Shug" Elliott's place Saturday was
overcome by the heat, but apparently
has recovered from the stroke.
Mrs. Brooks was down from Reeds
burg the first Of the week.
Mrs. John Rumpf, daughter Bessie,
son Chester, and Marie Fisher of Glen
vile spent Friday at the home of the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. e.
Patterson.
Miss Frances Hager of Reedsburg
was the guest of MI. and Mrs. Gus
Schultz on Saturday and was accom-
panied home by Miss Alice Schultz.
Bartel Ragatz is repairing the house
known as the old John Hackett home.
Reinholdt Lieder is giving it a fresh
coat of paint.
Mrs. Henry Griep entertained the
Embroidery club Thursday of last
week.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Treloar was very i'll with commissions
Monday night, but is much improved.
Rochester Quartet
roa1o at ALo
Baptist church Friday evening was
pronounced fine by those who attend
ed. 1t turned out to be trio, instead,
for one of the members had been in
jured and was laid up for repairs, but
the three did we'll without him. Part
Of the program was in German and
part in English. There was a large
crowd out to hear them.
Librarians Report for Year Ending
July 81, 1915
Number of volumes - SOC
Number of borrowers ------ 233
Total volumes lent for home use-3,475
Library open Monday and Friday
from to $3.50.
Other state and county libraries cir
culate through this library beside the
books owned, making a much larger
number from which to choose.
Many magazines are taken also,
which are loaned to borrowers.
The treasurer reports the building
paid for and the library free of debt.
Postmaster Gets His Feet Wet
It didn't rain, but Postmaster O'Neil
nevertheless got wet 1t was at Devils
Lake, and he with some friends and
others were standing on the kirkland
pier waiting for the boat, when the
walk and posts parted company and
went down, but those on it did not
part company; they all went in to-
gether and got soaked. Jack got his
feet wet clear up above his waist line,
but he stayed by and helped in the
picking out. What hurt him the worst,
seeing he didn't get his new straw
hat wet, was to see the lunch bask-
cts go down, and just before dinner,
too.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
lustrial work Of the institution.

dustrial work Of the institution
Miss Bette Perry. member of the
present senior class and graduate
from the teacher training course Of last
year, has organized a Bible class Of
thirty-fiv at Raymond City. She goes
home twice month to look after this
class Her travelling expenses are
borne by her parents Some Of the
members Of our faculty and the teach
ers' wives who were most Indifferent
about Bible study have now become
among the most enthusiastic Bible
students at the institution. Miss Mary
Eubank, our leader In this work. has
recently accepted an invitation from
the international committee Of the
Young Women's Christian association
to teach Bible class at the conference
held at Spelman seminary. Atlanta. Ga
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
No., 18

Pauls words, Il press on" DR.. Turner
said that the class motto. Bend to the
oars though the waves dash high" ex.
pressed strong determined effort to-
ward that which Is highest and best in
life in spite Of difficulties. He said,
You go forth prepared, not finished"
and urged the class to constantly press
forward for the best things, to use diff
flculties as a challenge, and, as General
Armstrong did, to put God and country
first, themselves last.
In the annual competitive drill of the
school battalion Of cadets the cup was
won by Company D, under the leader
ship Of William d. Dickey Of Beachton.
Ga. The judges were Captain J. NJ.
Coward and Captain F. L. Fenton Of
Fort Monroe. Va. Major William II.
Smith Of Fort Monroe reviewed the
battalion and presented the cup.
Other activities included several con-
certs-one by the student glee clubs,
one by the school band under the d.
rection Of Professor w. Nj. 0. Tess.
mann, bandmaster; one by the follow.
ing visiting artists: Helen Elise Smith,
pianist; Florence Cole Talbert, So
prano, and Daisy Tapley, contralto.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
LEWIS PROUD OF HAMPTON.
We'll Known Boston Lawyer Calls
School Shrine Of Negro Education.

Well Known Boston Lawyer Calls
School Shrine Of Negro Education.
The Hon. William II. Lewis, well
known Boston lawyer and Harvard
graduate, speaking at the recent COM
mencement exercises at the Hampton
(Va) institute, In part said:
II am happy in paying my first visit
to the shrine of Negro education In
America. Here the education Of the
race began. Here the first great moral
impulse to the progress Of the race
within the last half century was re-
ceived. Let us initiate the example
and patriotism Of the japanese during
this festival season and open our
hearts and our lives to the spirit and
influence Of our ancestOrs-the men
and women who made Hampton. and
through Hampton another race In
America.
whether you teach school. follow
the plOw or build Il wagon. remember
that you are an example for your fcl
lows. Teach others not only by yOuI
words, but by your example, how to
cultivate thrift and dignity labor. how
to improve their minds and how to
build happy homes and fill them with
love and honor"
The Rev. DR.. Herbert B. Turner, the
school chaplain, preached the bacca-
laureate sermon, taking as his theme
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17

Attorney w. T. Francis Candidacy For
Legislature Arouses Much Interest.
Interest in state and local politics In
Minnesota has been heightened since
Lawyer w. Il. Francis Of st. Paul an
nounced his candidacy for the state
legislature to represent the Thirty
eighth district. The fact that the can
didate is a man Of unusual ability and
wide experience has greatly crystal
lied sentiment in his favor among all
classes. Attorney Francis is a leader
among our people in the northwest,
highly respected and Is one Of our most
successful practitioners.
Mr.. Francis was for twenty-seven
years employed in various departments
of the Northern Pacific Railway COM
pany. He began as a messenger boy
and by diligent application to his stud
les steadily advanced until he was ap-
pointed an attorney and chief clerk in
the law department Of the corporation.
He Is prominent member Of the Odd
Fellows and Masonic fraternities and
was clerk Of the Odd Fellows supreme
court for four years.
Lawyer Francis takes an active part
In religious work also. He has served
as Sunday school superintendent and
for many years treasurer and trustee
of the Pilgrim Baptist church. He is a
graduate Of the st. Paul Law college
and was attorney Of record in many
suits for the Northern Pacific COM
pany. He has practiced in the supreme
court Of Minnesota and was admitted
to practice in the United States su-
preme court I'm 1912.
AS member Of the Republican CEN
tral committee and secretary Of the st.
Paul organization Of the state commit
tee he has rendered valuable service.
Mr.. Francis was prominently mention
ed year or so ago for minister to
Haiti. Mr.. Francis was born in In
dianapolis. Ind, and went to st. Paul
in 1882 and. although youthful in ap-
pearance, has had wide and seasoned
experience in business affairs. He was
married In 1893 to Miss Nellie f. Girls
void Of Nashville, Tenn. who is a na-
tional character in civic. club and So
cial uplift work.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
BAPTISTS TO HONOR Isle.
Monument In Memory Of First Modern
Foreign Missionary Proposed.

Monument In Memory Of First Modern
Foreign Missionary Proposed.
The Rev. A. r. Robinson, chairman
Of the foreign mission board Of the
national Baptist, convention. and the
Rev. L. G. Jordan, corresponding Sec
retary, ask the cooperation Of the en-
tire denomination in the new mission
ary monument fund movement. 1t is
proposed to erect a monument to the
memory of the first Baptist modern
foreign missionary, George Lisle, to be
paid for by Negro Baptists throughout
the world.
The shaft is to be erected in the
front yard Of the First Bryant Baptist
church, Savannah, Ga. 1t is to cost
$500. The ground plan is to be made up
Of stones, one from each state where
Negro Baptists are organized, from the
West Indies, South America and AT.
RIGA.
A letter has been sent to the presi-
dent of every Baptist state conven-
ton asking for piece of marble or a
durable stone from his state twice the
size of common brick, with the in.
itials of the state -chiseled on it. This
stone should be sent to the Lisle mon
ument committee, TT Broadway. Sa
vannah, Ca, on or before July l. The
monument will Cd. W be unveiled
and dedicated during the meeting Of
the national Baptist convention in
September, should it be finished by
that time.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17

for the general Young Women's Chris
tan association and other Y. w. G. A.
workers officially connected with the
Lexington avenue branch Of the as
sociation. The preliminary. work has
been carefully done and permanent
organization has been formed with a
large membership.
The officers Of the Students club are:
Miss Edna James, president; Miss
Theresa Brooks, vice president; Miss
Ida Collins, secretary; Miss Lucy Lark,
assistant secretary, and Miss Thelma
Marshall, treasurer. AS soon as the
club outlines the various phases Of its
work it. will further increase its men,
bership by having all the other girls
Of the grammar schools become mem
bers. Maude Bulkley, secretary Of girls
work at the Lexington avenue branch;
Mrs. A. w. Hunton, Miss Chase, Mrs.
r. r. Hamlin and others have given
the girls splendid encouragement in
their efforts to put the Students club
on substantial footing.
Mrs. Hunton is the wife Of Interna-
tional Secretary w. A. HuntOn. She Is
one Of the most capable and best known
Of the women Of our race engaged in
the Young Women's Christian associa-
ton work. Mrs. Hunton has been hold
ing parlor meetings in the interest of
the Y. w. G. A. in this city for several
weeks, through which much interest in
the association has been created.
Among one of such meetings to be held
at various times during the month Of
June will be that scheduled for June 16
at 1921 Pacific street.
The Students club movement has not
only met with hearty response from
the girls, in whose interest 1t Is being
fostered, and the parents Of many Of
the members Of the club are showing
unusual activity and have voluntarily
offered to cooperate with Mrs. Hunton
and the other leaders to make the Stu
dents club potent factor in the life
Df the community. Aside from the par.
lor conferences a mammoth mass meet
ing will be held at Memorial hall on
Sunday, June 25.
With such cooperation as mentioned
above and with such able and expert
enced leaders as the club has 1t must
succeed. 1t is believed that no move
ment within recent years having for its
object the personal welfare Of so many
girls possesses such qualities for ac-
cOmplishing so much real good as is
true Of the Students club Of Brooklyn
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
GROWTH IN EFFICIENCY.
caIanthe Courts Show Thrift at knights
of Pythias Celebration.

The growth in efficiency and numbers
among the various courts Of Calanthe
in Pittsburgh was strikingly noticeable
at the recent fourth anniversary cele-
bration of Maceo lodge, No. 81, knights
Of Pythias. The celebration was held
in the Coraopolis Pa.) armory and was
largely attended by members Of the
uniform rank Of the order in the state
Calanthe Drill corps No. was com.
manded by Captain Marie M. Gross,
and the hospital company was in
charge Of Captain Alice Stewart. The
members were bedecked in new uni.
forms and made fine showing. The
women commanded their lines with
much skill and received many congrat
ulations from both the public and the
male members Of the uniform rank Of
the order.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
Good Year at Georgia State COLLEGE.

Savannah, Ga.-The twenty-fifth an
niversary of the Georgia State college
is being celebrated In connection with
the annual commencement exercises
Of the college, which began here on
Wednesday. June IA. The school year
has been very successful one and
there were graduated from the college.
normal and industrial departments
about fifty students. The baccaaure
ate sermon was delivered by the Rev
DR.. Charles Il. Walker Of Augusta
Addresses were delivered by Mr.
James w. Johnson of New York
Bishop Benjamin Kelley Of Georgia
and DR.. R. r. Wright, Jr., Of Philadel-
phia, who Is the son Of Major r. r.
Wright, president Of the Georgia State
college. r
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
WHITMAN PROVIDES FOR
REGIMENT OF COLORED MEN
Race to Enter National Guard on New
York Governors Order.

New YOrk.-For the past five years
or more large number of cOlored
ing for the formation of regiment in
the national guard Of the state. Com
panies have been formed and drilled
to almost perfection in military tactics
and discipline by Colonel Charles w.
Fillmore. The movement was strongly
backed by most of our weekly papers
here. but received a setback from
time to time Colonel Fillmore has
been the most persistent advocate Of
the regiment idea and has stuck to
his guns
The hearts of all who favor the
movement were gladdened by the
news from Albany, through the daily
papers, and from Governor Charles s.
Whitman himself, who made the an
nOuncement Mt Manhattan Casino on
the evening Of May % that the COVER
nor had signed an order for the forma.
ton of regiment Of colored men for
the national guard Of the state.
Plans for the organizn ton Of the reg
iment are being worked out by the mil
itary authorities. Lieutenant Colonel
William S. Terriberry, chief surgeon Of
the division, national guard, and two
other medical officers Of the militia
will have charge Of examining appli-
cants for enlistment In the regiment.
AS the applicants come forward one
company will be organized and officers
detailed to drill the men. The object
will be to organize model company,
and It is believed that there are enough
men in this city who have had service
in the four colored regiments In the
army to make this unit one Of the best
In the state.
AS stated above the struggle Of the
race to enter the national guard began
some five years ago. A bill authorizing
the organization Of Negro command
I'm this state passed both houses during
the session Of the 1911 legislature, but
dropped out of sight. In 1912 peti-
ton was sent to Governor Dix with
muster roll Of provisional regiment
VI Il SlSUuI
and hospital corps and twelve uniform
ed companies asking for incorporation
In the national guard, but no further
action was taken I'm the matter. In
1913 the legislature passed bill for a
Negro regiment, with Negro officers.
and Governor Sulzer signed the meas
ure. When examinations were held I'm
this city for commissions in the regi.
ment It was found that under the mill.
tary law candidates would have to fol,
low the same rules laid down for white
officers. Although several cOlored men
were eligible, not enough could pass
the examinations to be officers in the
regiment. 1t was suggested that white
officers be provided for the regiment,
but this was not Mt all satisfactory to
the colored people, and the movement
was again halted.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
REMEMBER THIS MAN.
THOMAS FRANKSON

Mr.. Thos. Frankson is real estate
dealer, who advertised in the news
papers and circulated literature, stat
ing that his properties were desirable
because Negroes would not be sold
lots in his addition" We cannot af-
ford to vote for him. Remember
him and vote for the fair minded and
unprejudiced American, Hon. James
A. Peterson for Lieut.. Governor. Mr..
Frankson could not be depended upon
to give all citizens their constitutional
rights. Vote for ]. A. Peterson, not
only to repudiate Mr.. Frankson but
to elect as Lieut.. Gov. a clean man.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
Funds Needed For the Slater School.

tunoS Needeo For the Slater School.
The trustees Of the Slater Industrial
and State Normal school at Winston
Salem, N. c., are making strenuous eff.
forts to raise $4,000. necessary to meet
the offer Of the state for similar
amount. Professor w. A. Blair. sec.
retary Of the school, has recently writ,
ten to several prominent men In New
York who have formerly aided the
school financially asking that they as.
sist the institution in raising the $12,.
600 needed. The trustees ask all
friends Of education to contribute
something toward the amount named
The school is one of the best among
our people in that section Of the state
and is worthy Of support.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
School Color Line In Florida Fails.

School Color Line In Florida Fails.
Judge Gibbs Of the circuit court Of
Florida recently declared uncOnstitu-
tional the Florida law prohibiting
white teachers from teaching Negro
schools and Negro teachers from
teaching in white schools. He in
structed the authorities to release the
bondsmen of several sisters in charge
Of convent schools, who had been held
for violation Of the law. Judge Gibbs
ruled that the state had no power over
private schools and could not legally
prohibit one race from instructing an.
other race.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
PROGRESS NOTED AT UNION.
University at Richmond, Va, Closes
Term With Brilliant Exercises.

Term With Brilliant Exercises.
Richmond, Va.-The Virginia Union
university recently closed with possibly
the most brilliant commencement ex-
ercises in its history. The commence
ment season was one of much interest
and satisfaction for both the student
body and the faculty. Graduates and
former students are manifesting a
timely interest in the school. Like the
president and faculty, they believe
there is great future work to be done
for the race through Union university.
The Rev. ]. ]. Wicker, pastor of the
Leigh Street Baptist church. this city,
preached the baccalaureate sermon.
The largest number Of students that
have ever completed any course at
Virginia Union received diplomas from
the academy department. The class
roll contained thirty names. Mr.. o. A.
Hawkins addressed the graduates. The
speakers discussion was based upon
education, service and the choice of a
right vocation in life as the real plan
for happiness in life. Splendid music
was rendered at appropriate intervals
Of the program. Selections were rem.
dered by the Glee club quartet and Mr.:
II. 8. Brown, a graduate. The regular
business meeting Of the Alumni associa-
ton was held and was followed by the
annual dinner, at which beautiful
portrait Of DR.. Nathaniel Colver was
unveiled. This portrait Is the gift Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ROsenberger Of Chicago
Mrs. Rosenberger is a granddaughter
Of DR.. Colver, Colver institute, one Of
the precursors Of Virginia Union uni
versity, which bore the name of and
had as its first president this stanch
abolitionist.
At the commencement exercises of
the college and theological departments
nine Of the graduates delivered splen-
did orations. Mr.. r. E. Blackwell, pres
ident of Randolph Macon college. ad.
dressed the graduates. His discourse
was very inspiring one on the added
responsibility Of higher education.
The music rendered at these exercises
was about the finest students have ever
produced. A solo was sung by Profes-
sor O. q. Hadley.
President George Rice Hovey pre-
sented diplomas to and conferred de,
grees upon the following named per-
sons: Candidates for the degree of
bachelor Of arts, A. Dayton, ]. G. Car.
roll, G. 8. Johnson, r. N. Lawson, J..
L. Nixon and U. G. Wilson. Candi.
dates for the degree of bachelor Of
science, ]. M. Colson and w. II. Har-
ris. Candidate for the degree of
bachelor Of divinity, L. L. McGee
Candidates for the degree Of bachelor
Of theology, e. G. Johnson and 8. D.
Middleton. Candidates for theological
diplomas, J. R. Cooper and e. w. Ian.
gon.
Great progress in music is noticeable
since the coming Of Professor G. E.
Hadley as member Of the faculty,
Very creditable work has been done
under his direction in the choir and
glee club, while the quartet was bet
ter than it has been In the history Of
the institution.
The university is evidencing its tend
ency toward general progress through
the interest taken in social service
among the colored people in Rich
mond. The school is very closely af-
filiated with the Richmond Negro Wei
fare league and pays half Of the salary
Of its director.
The Twin City star., 1916-06-17
Competent Census Bureau Employees.

The statistical tables of bulletin 129
giving the death rate among the color.
ed population In the United States
were prepared by three men Of our
race who are employees Of the bureau
Of the census-Mr. Charles E. Hall.
whose assignment covered population
and occupation: Mr.. William Jennifer
agriculture and religious statistics, and
Mr.. Robert Pelham, morality and own
ership Of homes. The work Of Messrs
Hall. Jennifer and Pelham bears the
stamp Of accuracy. painstaking and ef
fciency and is a credit to the depart
ment. themselves and the race.