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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-06-01

There long has been suspicion
that there are bad eggs in Washing
ton, but nobody suspected that the
number would be as great as revealed
by receat action. on part of author
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-06-01

EDWARD L. LUCKOW.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
BADOERS BEGINS TERM
Topeka Merchant BIames Older Men
for All His Troubles.

Leavenworth- Kan. May 23.-Geo.
Bidders. the Topeka merchant con-
victed Of violating the federal laws
relative to the use Of the mails. came
10 Leavenworth Monday and an
nounced that he was ready to start
serving his fIve-year prison term. He
was accom- panied by his father-in-
law when he came to the government
building to place himself in the hands
OF the United States marshal He
started serving his term Monday
Everything I did [ was led into by
my elders" said Bidders. just before
he left the government building to go
to the prison. Il didn't make a move
from the inception Of the trouble ex-
cept or the advice of older men who
had experience in these matters
I expect to conduct myself as my
entire life has been conducted here
tofore, in a respectful and orderly
manner I hope that my conduct be
fore and from now on will show that
1 am not a criminal and when I am
released that [ will be able to assume
my former riace in society. and that I
will be able 20 support my wife and
baby
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
KITCHEN WORK PLAY
Electrical Conrrivances to Do 1t An
il You've Got the Coin.

Chicago. May 23.-Hundreds of first
aids to sleepy housewives VINO are
anxious to snatch couple Of extra
xv1ukS IN the morning, were displayed
here today before the National Elec-
trio Light association, which opened
its annual convention this morning.
Devices by which it is possible for
the cook to hold hands with the cor
ner cop. stir the biscuit and shoe the
flies off the cats milk, all at the
same time, were shown
Electrical devices, the convention
delegates explained. made kitchen
work an idle pleasure. providing there
be room on the walls for the switches
and enough money in hubby's bank
roll to buy the contraptiens.
F. W Lloyd of Chicago is president
and Samuel insult, traction magnate.
chairman of the organization. which
has Is, 900 members. About 1000
delegates are here
May IS Peter JunkerfieId of Chi
cago, will make a report OF the COM
n1ittee on Energy Supply for Electr1-
ficatio1 of Steam Railroads"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
BOY BUILDS CAR
Donald Mitchell Constructs an
Automobile for Himself.
1t Is Made Up of Scraps Gath
cred Here and There.

Little Donald Mitchell. Ia years old,
should worry whether or not the
price of automobiles goes up Donald
already has his car and he built it
himself, according to his own plans
and specifications.
Donald is a mechanical expert of
no little ability. SO when the motor
fever" infected him recently he COM
menced the construction of A car to
meet his particular needs. Early this
week he completed IL
The miniature car is not encum-
bered with a heavy body or cun1ber-
some parts of any kind The four
wheels were recruited from parts of
old bicycles. An engine was requisi-
toned from a broken down motor
cycle Donald owned a number OF
batteries Other parts were obtained
from a motor repair shop and from a
supply of miscellaneous objects that
he has owned for some time
In the few days since the car made
its first appearance it has become
familiar figure in the neigfborflood
about 1907 Western avenue. where the
boy lives with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Mitchell
While the young mechanic has
added to his machine parts that other
cars do not have. he failed to put into
II a muff1er- Consequently persons
living about Seventeenth and Western
avenue know just when Donald is
touring down the street
Already the boy has experienced the
grief that comes to every motorist-
On one of his first trips the engine
went dead when he was more than
haIf mile from home No amount
OF persuasion would make if bulge
HIS grief took on more steam when
several persons in a big touring car in
sisted on laughing at his predicam ent
Then one of the party suggested that
Donald investigate his gasoline tank
It was empty.
A number of sieepIess nights pre-
ceded the completion of the car. Most
or MS plans were perfected while he
lay awake in bed. says the Young
builder Some of them were developed
wf11Ie his teachers wondered why he
was not among those present in school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
This .Skfn PeeEer All
the Rage In Society

There il a growing tendency among
women OF culture and fashion to pay more
attention to hygienic means of preserving
their charms. The advent Of mercoiized
wax doubtless has been largely responsible
for this This remarkable substance pro-
dHces complications natural IN appear
ance- so magnetically beautiful artIr1eial
eumplexions ara no longer desired. IN
stead Of ~doct0ring' offensive skin. the
skin is peeled off. The wax peels the SKIN
10 gradually, in such fine particles. no DIS
comfort is experienced The 1resner.
younger skin beneuth. wholly in evidence
within a week two. is lily white satinY
soft and smooth. It's not patched over
complexion. but a brand new one That
why mercuiized wax has become such a
rage among society folk The wax is put
On nights Ike cold cream and washed OH
mornings Al druggists have IL; one OUNCE
will do.
another hygienic treatment now mueh
in faTor is one 20 remove wrinkles. made
by diSSoiving 1 o. powdered sa1oi1te IN
!. pint witch hazel. Used wash lotion
II acts like magic. advertisements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
Chancellor Appoints Board to
Handle Famine Problem.
Won Bat0eki of Prussia Now
Power Behind 1t.
AUTHORIZED TO FIX PRICES
Also TO Supervise Distribution
of Stock Fodder.
New Dictator Won H0n0rs Re-
constructing Prussia.

London. Nav 23.-Advices from
Berlin say il is officially announced
there that the federal council has
authorized the imperial chancellor to
establish a new board which will ham
die the entire food problem and be
directly responsible to him The presi-
dent of this board will be empowered
to dispose of all foodstuffs. raw ma
teriaI and other articles necessary to
the supplying of food. fodder. and ma
teriaI necessary for the feeding of
animals which are stocked within the
German empire.
The authority of the president will
include regulation of imports and ex-
mum prices. In urgent cases the
president is empowered to send direct
Instructions to the authorizes OF the
federal states. Adolph Torulowitz Won
Batocki. president of the province of
East Prussia. has been appointed
president of the new board.
Move Anticipated
The appointment of food dictator"
in Germany was forecast by the
Cologne Gazette on May 1 ), following
the resignation of Clemens DeIbrueck
as minister OF the interior. The resig-
nation OF Deibrueck was declared in
unofficial dispatches from Berlin to
be due to his failure to deal satisfac-
torilY with the food situation Unequal
distribution due to the conflicting law
and rail authority of the various states
of the empire was blamed as the prin-
cipaI cause of the food problem. Won
Batocki is regarded as a very able
organizer He won high praise for
his success IN restoring order in East
Prussia after that country had been
ravaged by the Russians in the early
months of the war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
TO VISIT EVERY SCHOOL
Committees of Military Organizations
to Arouse Patriotism.

The Grand Army Of the Republic,
the Ladies of the G. A R. and Wom-
ems Relief Corps together with the
Sons OF Veterans and the Spanish War
Veterans will visit all the schools in
the city next Friday. Every school in
the city is to be visited by committee
Of members OF the organizations who
viii attempt to stimulate enthusiasm
among the children for the approacf-
ing Memorial Day exercises. The Me-
mortal program will be announced
inter Following are the names of
those who will visit the schools Fri
day:
High scnool-Capt- P H Coney, the
Rev. Bernard Kelley. Mrs Lucy Milli-
ken. Mrs Belle Chamberlain.
Lafayette-J E Penwick w Pet
erson, Mrs Della Wade.
Washington-C- K James. N T.
F1enton. Mrs. Emma Harris
Lncoln-L G. Wood, Judge John
Marshall. Mrs MoIIie Hunter Mrs.
Mary Hughey.
Parkdale-S. Wood. c. NJ. Brass
field. Mrs. A A Raub.
GarfieId-F NJ Nn1hau. J. w viii
cox, Miss Eva Corning
Harrison-The Rev. A. s. Embree.
n Coover. Mrs. Amanda Black
Clay. ". Sidweil, c. Hamilton,
Mrs W. W Smith. Mrs. Sarah DePui-
Potwiu-Col- W. w. Smith, Mrs. F.
". G. Travis.
Buchanar-Ed Moon. J. E For
sythe. Mrs Florence Matringiy
Central Park-A. NJ Harvey, C. N
Bacon. Mrs Carrie Han1ey, Mrs. Hat
tie Smurr-
ouinton Heights-J. w Wilcox. G.
NJ BraSsGeId.
PoIk-Capt A M. Fuller, r.
Tasker, Mrs. A E. Sherman
Lowman-Comman HaIlock, r
T. PenWick, George Allen, Mrs. E. C.
Beckenstoce.
Dougfas-J. z. Penwick. Command
er Hallock. Mrs. Carrie Peterson.
Monroe. NJ Miller A M Fuller.
Mrs Jessie Woodward Mrs Sara h
Stevenson
Van Buren-J NJ Miller, William,
Peterson. Mrs. Marie B. Wallace
state Street-Scott KELSEY. Charles
Cole.
Assumptions. G. Wood. CAPTAIN
Coney. w W Smith, Mrs. Gussie
Losh-
Branner-F. NJ EimbaII. ]. w viii
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
DECoRATEs RETIRED MINISTER.
Order of Black Eagle Bestowed ON
Clemens Deihrueck.

London. May 23--CIemens Del
brueck. who resigned as minister OF
interior on the plea Of III health. has
been decorated by the emperor with
the order Of the Black Eagle, accord
ing q advices from Berlin The fol-
lowing letter was sent DeIbEusek by
the emperor from his headquarters in
the field:
MY Dear Minister of State Delbrueck
After having graciously agreed to
the discharge which you have asked
for 1 feel the necessity TO express to
you my warmest thanks for your de-
voted and self sacrificing loyalty You
have always placed at the disposal of
the fatheriand your splendid energy
both in times of war and peace.
las a token of my appreciation and
my favor I have conferred on you my
high order of the Black Eagle [ send
you herewith the insignia Of the order
with my best wishes for your recovery
and your welfare.
IT am your affectionate emperor
and king
(Signed) WILLIAM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
PICK DELEGATES TODAY
Louisiana Democrats Meet in State
Convention at Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge. La MAY 23-DeIe-
gates to the Louisiana state Demo-
cratic convention assembled here to-
day to select four eIegates-at-Iarge
and s delegates from the eight dis
tricts to the national convention. The
convention also will elect a national
committeeman and nominate president
tial electors
Among those most prominently
mentioned for the four places as dele
gares-at-large were Senator RansdeII
Governor Pleasant, Robert Ewing and
Mayor Martin Behrman of New Or
leans. No candidate had announced
in opposition to the reelection of
Robert Ewing as national committee
man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
CHURCH PAPERS LOSERS
Deficit of $3.50. goo in Year Prompts
Plan for consolidation

Saratoga Springs. N Y. May "a
A protracted debate over the man
agement of the Methodist Book Con-
Germ was expected at today's session
Of the general conferences following
the submission of a committee report
recommending the continuance OF all
of the periodicals now published un-
der church auspices
The minority requested the confer
ence to adopt plan for combining
seven OF these papers into four. to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

tie raising, and milk products oef3re
the war the secretary concludes
Neither the wealth nor the resist
ing power of France, nor its future
position in the world. has been af-
rected by the unjust aggression which
was meant for their destruction. On
the contrary, the French feel more
solidarity than ever. and the female
part of the population is showing as
much energy in the peaceful tasks
imposed on them from day to day As
the male population is showing in the
operations of war"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
WAS SUNK BY PLUNGEF
Captain OF Langueioc Was Taken
Prisoner On Submarine.

Marseilles. France. May 23.-In-
formation received here today con-
corning the loss of the French steam
ship Languedoc, 1872 tons gross, and
owned in Marseilles, shows that she
was sunk in the Mediterranean on sat
urday by a submarine. Captain Pierre
Battisti was taken prisoner on board
the submarine on the ground that he
attempted to defend his ship.
The Languedoc was sunk by shell
fire from the submarine which killed
one member of the crew and wounded
two others seriously and ten slightly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
ONE G. 0. P. ON TICKET
C1r1nins Unopposed at 8. d. Primary
for Presidential Preference.

st. Paul, May 23.-with good
weather conditions and an unusual in
terest awakened in the campaign an
especially large vote Is expected in
South Dakota primary today.
Senator Cummins. of Iowa, was I'M
opposed on the Republican presiden-
tiai ballot as was President Wilson on
the Democratic ballot In many sec
tons voters have declared their inten-
ton Of writing in the name of Theo-
iore Roosevelt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

be published at New York Chicago.
San Francisco and Portland, Ore. A
loss of nearly $3.50, 900 was incurred
during the last year. according to
figures offered to the conference OPP
ponents TO a change assert this was
due largely to the system of book
keeping
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
How You Can Quickly
Remove Hairy Growths

well known beauty specialist adj
vises this treatment for the removal OF
hair from tn face Mix into a paste
some powdered deIat1ue and water.
apply to hairy surface and after about
? minutes. rub off. wash the skin and
every trace of hair has vanished This
method is quick and entirely safe. To
avoid disappointment however. II is
well TO make certain you get genuine
one.-AdvertisemenE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
BRING ORPHANS TO US.
Official of American Girls Aid Takes
Trip to Paris.

New York, May 23-Miss GLADYS
HoIlingsworth. executive of the Ameri-
can Girls Aid has gone to Paris on
a six weeks trip. where she will SUI
perviSe the adoption Of orphan chill
dren under the support of her COM
mIttee and will select babies for
Americans who want TO be their god
parents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
WOMEN MAKE SHELLS
French Munitiou Plants Vow Employ
100000 Female Workers

Paris. May 23--The whole number
OF women employed in munition max
ing In France. according to the Secre-
tary for munitions. is 10g, 800. OF
these IS, 293 are in state factories. A
very large proportion have had to
learn their business from the begin
ming.
In other directions. the secretary
says. the branches to which French
women have mostly taken are food in
duStries. textiles and the metal trades,
but many also are working IN rubber
and at sack making
French women, the secretary says,
learn very quickly, particularly the use
OF the smaller machines which in
some cases they master in a day. and
II as a class they are not very strong
they are. in compensation very handy
Speaking of the successful way in
which the wives Of n1obilized whole
sale and retail merchants, shopkeepers
and other traders have carried on
their h1sbandss businesses. the secre-
tary explains il by the fact that the
close cooperation between husband
and wife in business enterprises.
Nation Stronger Than Ever.
After noting that figures show a
progressive return to the normal con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

Young Actress-"Wfl you tell me
one thing about your lovely newspa-
per work ," Interviewer---Certa
What do you want to know" Young
ActressHssIs it the makeup man who
writes all the fiction tales 2''-Balti-
more American
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
LAMAR FACES PRISON
Supreme Court Affirms 2-Year SEN
tence of Wolf of Wall Street.

Washington, May 23-The supreme
courts mandate, affirming the two
convicted OF impersonating a con-
gresham with intent to drfraud Wall
street finauciers. was issued today.
Apparently no legal step now stands
between Lamar and prison
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
Nation stronger Than Ever.

After noting that figures show a
progressive return TO the normal con-
ditiou OF things in agriculture. cat
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
JESS WILLARD
And Brooks Banks Box a Three
Round Bout at Local
Theater.

Large and appreciarivo audiences
greeted Jess Willard, champion heavy
weight prize fighter Of the world. and
Frank GOtch. champion heavy weight
wrestler of the world, at all three Of
the performances staged at the Rob-
insOn Grand thcatGr Wednesday by the
Sells FlOto circus.
Many persons had come for miles
TO sec the two champions and were
sOrely disappointed when 1t was an
nOunCed that the circus would not be
able to show on account OF the heavy
downpour OF rain, but all were indeed
glad when II became known that VIII
lard and Gotch would be at the theater
and to show their appreciation three
packed houses greeted the champions.
At the afternoon performance Gotch
met his training partner in a wrestling
match and gained fall In six minutes
and forty seconds Willard engaged
in three round sparing match with
MonohAn. his sparrinG partner. The
same program was carried out at the
first performance Wednesday night.
but the big event OF the day was the
three round bout between Brooks
Banks. local boxer, and Jess Will
lard at tho last performance last night.
Banks faced the giant for the three
rounds and took number Of hard
punches from the mighty right of the
champion. Although Banks was n
wcaklinE beside the champion. no
showed his nerve by stepping in the
ring with him. Tho bout was greatly
enjoyed by all present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
Az OLD PAL.

Five members Of the Tribune's con-
yention bureau wandered into Jim Nc
Taguc's restaurant in ST. Louis Tues
day night One c. the five. meaning
myself. had been an habitue Of the
place five years ago and and Jim
had called each other by our FIRST
names. So while we were waiting for
our food | thought ii would impress
the others to have Jim visit our table
aud prove to them that was some
body even in ~ Louis. He came at
my request and shook hands cordially
introduced him to the rest and he
stayed round till he had run out Of
conversation. Then he bought cigars
and said he would have TO go back to
his office.
"Good-by. jim" said at parting
"Good-by. Pete" nc replied.
You and Jim are just like that"
remarked Percy Hammond. who talks
even funnier than he writes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22

Thsre q more catarFn a thIs section q The
eountFy than al ether diseases Pot together. AID
until the last few years vas supposed 70 b
tnelfnbla. Fer . great many Years eoetoft
pronouneed q loeal disease and preacfibed loell
fsiaediea. snA hy eoaatantly falling 70 cure vita
has proven catlFfh % b CGastitntional dlltaao.
and theFofofe requires eanalitltlolal tTeatmllt.
Halls CNtarfh Cure. manufactured b. =. J.
Cheney Co, Toleeo. ohia = he oaiy clastiln-
= daloa from 70 frops n . teaspeQafal u aetl
dfeetlf % lAe tllod ara mleoas g1rfacoa 81
ne ystsn. Ihey oEsr one hunafea dellafa flr
teitimonia1s.
AaeSe,ss =. ,, CHENEY CO. TOisaN oAiA
sola ~ nguEFlsss. Tse.
zals Halls E.aig iiis fos .osasslsailaA- !
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
CAMPAIGN
Against Women Who Dress Too
Modishly is Not Approved
by All.

BERLIN. June 22.-The campaign
Of the Munich police president, Of
various generals commanding home
departments. and Of thirty-fve wOm-
ans clubs against women who dress
too modlshly and conspicuously does
not meet undivided approval. Many
newspapers have been printing edi-
torlals and letters from their readers
protesting against the effort 70 modi-
~ feminine dress. One OF these prot
eStants Is an oitleer OF a battery OF ar
tilleTy IN Eranee. who wrltess
Gle who has experienced for him
self at the front something pf the
much discussed gravity Of the times
docs not wish at any plIea % Aee All
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22

the beauty and Joy Of life destroyed
by an ashen gray Puritanic mood. We
think with gratitude Of the women
whose beauty our soul delighted in
during a abort rest al home from the
burdens Of the war, and we forbid.
with all the straightforwardness Of
the soldier at the front. that anyone.
even in his thoughts. accuse these
women OF lacking q proper apprecia-
ton Of the earnestness OF the war.
You should ask the furloughed men.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22

MARTINsBURG: When o. B.
DundrOw, owner Of the Martinsburg
steam laundry, heard a bantam hen
elucking and fusslng around in the
rear o. the laundry he Investigated
and found the hen sitting on two
eggs and a diminutive kitten. How
the kitten got there is a mystery,
but the hen is rSotherlng II the same
as a chick.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22

aggregate annual tonnage of the
mines operated by the members Of
the organization Is 100000. +.
s. I.andstreet, Of New York. Is chair
man of the executive board. and T.
l.. Lewis, Of Charleston, is secretary
Of the association.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22

FAIRMoNT: Another prominent
woman equal suffrage advocate has
invaded West Virginia in behalf OF
the campaign for the equal suffrage
amendment to the state constitution.
She Is pr. Harriette ~. Dilla, pro-
fessOr Of political and social science
In Lake Erie College, Painesyille. o.,
and she has started a speaking ltin-
erary In Marion county. where she
will remain several weeks,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22

People are learning that little
forGthought often saves them a big
expense. Here is an intsancc: f. W.
Archer. Caldwell. Ohio. writes: Il do
not believe that our family has been
without Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy since we COM
menced keeping house years ago.
When We go on an extended visit we
take 1t with us" Obtainable every
where Advertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
NO HIT GAME
Pitched by George Foster of the Rcd
SOX Against the Yankees.

BOSTON. June 22.-George Fos-
ter pitched a no hit game for the
Red SoX Wednesday and New York
was smut out . to 0. Not a New
Yorker reached first until one was
out in the seventh. when NunamaI-
err was passed. Foster had perfect
control and his defense was perfect.
The score:
New York .. 900 600 600 0 o
Boston ..... 100 900 DIX s 0
Batteries: Shawkey and Nuna-
maker; Foster and Carrigan.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
BEsTOws MEDAL.


VIENNA, June %. - Emperor
Francis Joseph has bestowed a Ma
dona medallion Of silver into which
his signature is wrought, and 500
Gronen In money, upon Frau Marie
Mirtler. of Waldsberg. steiermark, in
recognition Of the fact that she has
given to the army no less than seven
sons, three step-sons and two grand
sons
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
COULD THIS HAPPEN II CHICAGO!

We. but why not make 1t II took
taxi from somewhere in 81, Louis to
the hotel one evening. II was about
a three mile trip.
How much?" asked the jehu at
the end of the journey
Just dollar" said he.
u have but forty cents" told him,
and it was the truth.
That's all right" he said, pocketing