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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
GINSENG USEFUL
CURING CANCER
CHINESE MAKE GREAT USE OF
THE MEDICINAL PROPER
TIES OF THE ROOT

Ginseng, often called the plant of
mystery, is possessed of extremely
valuable medicinal properties, which
are but slightly understood in the
United States and Europe, the Chi
nese alone making much use of the
plant One Of the successful ways in
which ginseng has been used is in the
treatment of cancer, according to a
recent issue of the Hunter, Trader
and Trapper, which contains an ac-
count of the successful use of the
plant for this dread disease.
In one case the ginseng was pre-
pared in the form Of salve, and it
was also used internally by chewing
up the roots and swallowing them.
In two other cases mentioned the gin
seng was prepared by chewing it to
a pulp and applying it to the affected
parts in the form of a poultice, new
application being made each morning
for nine consecutive mornings, when
on the morning of the tenth day the
cancers dropped out, the rootlets or
feeders giving them the appearance of
mammoth spider, after which the
sores rapidly healed, the cures being
permanent ones.
At first sight this would seem to be
a very vulgar method of preparing
medicine, but the end will always JUS
tify the means, and more especially
in the treatment of a disease Of this
character. In all probability if the
ginseng were reduced to fine pow
der by mechanical means and mixed
with water before applying it would
give just as good results.
Ginseng should be used both inter
nally and externally in all cases of
cancer before resorting to the sur
geon's knife for relief, or in other
words try ginseng first, says the
writer of the article.
Cancer is practically always incur
able in the advanced stages Of the
malady, and for that reason early rec
ognition and prompt application of re-
medal agents should be made, as de-
lay is not only dangerous, but fatal.
Schwartz Brothers of Spring Green
are the largest growers of ginseng in
Sauk county.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27

these places, many consumers getting
a rate below cents per kilowat. The
maximum paid for the electric current
to the power dam people is four cents
per kilowat. The largest consumption
at Madison makes it possible for that
place to consume enough to get the
average down near to the one cent per
kilowat mark.
How About New City Plant
Under it's present contract, the Bar
aboo Gas & Electric company pays the
city of Baraboo minimum of 81 500 a
year for power furnished by the city's
new hydro-electric plant and at times
it is necessary to supplement the pow
er derived from the city plant by gen.
Grating power from the steam plant of
the electric company With plenty os
power transmitted here from the
Prairie du Sac dam, it is a question
whether the new corporation will care
to use more than the minimum amount
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
LIGHTER WEIGHT UNIFORMS ARE
ISSUED TO SOLDIERS-lN-
SPECTION DAY AT
CAMP WILSON
(By Private Frank Dwyer)

Just few lines to let you know that
everything is going on fine in camp.
Company A was on guard yesterday
and Saturday night. All night long
the corporals were kept busy running
to different posts to find out what was
wrong. Lieutenant Tudor was officer
of the guard, and Captain Darre-
nougue was officer of the day. Each
company is given a chance at guard
duty.
Sunday we were given another
"shot in the arm,'' and there are a
lot of the men running around with a
sore arm this morning. The heat Sun
day was the worst we have seen, it
being only 130 in the shade, and no
shade. It is surprising how the men
stand it as they do. Saturday and
Sunday were inspection days and ev-
erything that we had, had to be in
spected, even the tents had to be taken
down to air things out.
We were issued new suits yester-
day made of o. D. cotton, and there is
a lot of difference in the weight. There
are a lot of peddlers selling soap,
towels and everything you could think
of. A soldier from Illinois was stab
bed in a down town fight and died
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27

However, there are certain crops
which have been tried out in careful
cultural and variety tests at Reedsburg
and these will be given careful in
spection by Sauk county farmers in
attendance at the picnic The crops
include hemp, now becoming profita-
bic for Wisconsin under the right con-
ditions, sweet clover, lately known as
a common weed, adm since listed with
the other soil benefactors Of the le-
gume family, Sudan grass, rank
growing forage crop of merit, capable
of withstanding long periods of dry
weather, and soy beans, another ia
nous legume.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
T0urjnQPaTty mNarr0W
Escape on Portage Road

up but tipped at a dangerous angle.
Teams from neighboring farm
were secured in an effort to release
the big seven-passenge car, but
proved Of no avail The party had to
abandon the job for the night, and
telephoned for autos to bring them
into Portage
Early this morning, with several
autos and an auto truck attached to
a pulley and tackle, the mired car was
pulled from the marsh.
The Milwaukeeans state that it is
the most dangerous strip of road they
have encountered since leaving Mil
waukee, andl feel that something
should be done to improve conditions
there for the safety of strange auto
lists. A local autoist, knowing the con-
dition, might escape trouble, but
strangers coming down the sandy hill
just east of the marsh on power which
is necessary are in danger of accident.
The MilwauKeeans in the party
which met with the accident Tuesday
were Jack Yeo, manager of the Or
pheum theatre in that city, Mr.. and
Mrs John Sontag, Miss Elizabeth
Sontag, Miss Christine Esperseth and
J. McCook.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
INSANE MAN PLAYS
CUNNING TRICKS
SUMPTER MAN, AFTER ESCAPING
FROM SHERIFF AND PAROLE
OFFICER, CALLS SHERIFF
ON TELEPHONE

Emil Besitzki, the Sumpter man
who is supposed to be demented, has
been causing considerable excitement
all along his wake, but so far, has not
been taken into custody. He has been
seen here and there, but has evaded
his would-be captors. Recently Sher-
if H. L. Hale and the parole officer
from Mendoza went to Sumpter for
Mr. Besitzki. He was found working
for farmer, and as he wanted to take
his team to the barn at his home at
Kings Corners, they allowed him to
drive ahead of the automobile contain
ing the officers. All went we'll until
they reached a little knoll near some
woods, when Mr.. BetitZki whipped up
his horses, made a short cut in by
road, and jumping from the rig, disap-
peared from sight in some timber.
Since that time deputies have been
constantly on the watch for him, but
his appearance has been heralded from
unexpected places. On Tuesday he
was bathing at the lake. He was next
heard from near Kilbourn, where he
visited the home of his sister, Mrs.
Claud Francis. His outing slippers
were much the worse for wear, and he
had blisters on his feet. Fred Waffen-
schmidt, l.. E. Stone and u. D. Mather
of Sumpter secured the section around
Kilbourn all day Thursday, but with.
out avail. Thursday night the sheriff
received telephone call stating that
the demented man had been seen at
Sauk City and was on his way to Oma-
ha. Upon investigating the call it is
now thought that it was the man him
self who telephoned from some place
on a rural line.
Yesterday his wife received a post
card from him, but the postmark was
so obscure that it cannot be discerned.
Mrs. Besitzki and her four children
have been taken to the home Of her
parents at Spring Green. Meanwhile
the deputies are keeping guard, and
it is hoped the man will soon be appre.
hended
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
FUNERAL OF
HUGH EDWARDS
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY


Funeral services for Hugh Edwards
were held yesterday at the home, con-
Quoted by Rev E. c. Henke. A quar-
tet composed of Rev. E. o. Coontz,
Irwin Bump, Mrs. Charles Rooney and
Mrs. Irwin Bump furnished the vocal
Sweet Bye and Bye" and
'Tell it to jesus There was
large attendance of relatives and
friends present to pay their last re-
spects. The pail bearers were Ed.
Thomas, Manford Bump, Monroe
Bump, Al Teel, D. B. Peck and Mr..
Bartlett. Mr.. Edwards had been a
member of the Presbyterian church
for many years. Besides his wife,
step-children and adopted son, Frank,
he also leaves three brothers and one
sister, Edward, William and Owen Ed
wards and Mrs. Mary Williams.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
BARABOO SOLDIER
RECEIVES INJURIES
BOYS GET BLACK AS INDIANS,
BUT DO NOT MIND THE
HEAT MUCH

News received from Company A at
Camp Wilson, San Antonio, Texas, is
to the effect that John Sprecher is off
duty for a week owing to an accident
which befell him. He was detailed to
work in the regimental canteen,
where soft drinks and ice cream are
sold. The First Wisconsin regiment
has charge of the canteen, and he was
chosen from Company A to assist, hav.
ing been recommended by his captain
and lieutenant. It is considered quite
an honor to be selected to fill this
post.
It was while about his duties, put
ting pop bottles into the ice box filled
with ice and salt, that the accident
happened. An assistant let a bottle
fall and as it struck the salt it ex-
ploded, a piece of glass striking John
on the hand and another cutting
cash under his eye, which required
two stitches to close.
A letter from Mr.. Sprecher SAYS the
soldiers are now sleeping on cots in
stead of on the ground, as the ants
and jiggers bothered them, so that a
good nights rest was impossible. He
says they read the Baraboo papers
with avidity.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
BaTab00 Boys On Duty
Tudor Officer Of Guard
soon after. Altogether there is lots of
excitement here.
Other Notes From Camp

Other Notes From Camp
w. H. Babcock, county Y. M. C. A
secretary, writes to the Reedsburg
Free Press as follows:
Three men of A Company have
been transferred by Col. Joachim to
the First Regiment Band; they are
Fred Wells and Arthur Bates, from
bone men, and w. H. Babcock, cor
net. Only five players of the original
band came along, and twenty players
are being added to make up a new
band.
Rumor has it that someone was bit
ten by tarantula and one by rattle
snake, but the censorship may have
suppressed the news of it if true, but
l doubt it. It would be sly serpent
or spider that could run the guard
lines and get over all this bare ground
to tent with so many men around.
Five temporary Y. M. c.. A. build
ings are being put up here and until
they are finished each secretary has a
tent and big gasoline lamp, tables
supplied with correspondence ma
terials and a phonograpfi going. They
give a cheap Testament or copy of
Proverbs to anyone who wants it, and
organize quartets for Sunday service,
etc. They say the International Y. M.
G. A. committee is sending 100 secre-
taries to the various border points and
are planning to spend quarter of a
million dollars in taking care of the
men.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
FAREWELL PARTY
REEDSBURG FOLKS

The members of the Methodist
church and the w. C. T. U. gave Mr..
and Mrs. George Seagraves of Reeds
burg a farewell party at the parlors
Of the church Wednesday evening. A
fine program, consisting of short
speeches and music was given, after
which ice cream and cake were serv-
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Seagraves were
presented with gifts from the differ
ent societies. They will shortly leave
for an extended trip through the east
ern states.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
ICE CREAM FACTORY
HAS NEW QUARTERS

The Reedsburg ice cream factory
moved into its new quarters north OF
the creamery and is now nicely locat-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
PICNIC AT COUNTY
FARM ON LABOR DAY

Christian Christensen, superintend-
ent of the county farm near Reeds
burg, announces that Monday, Septem-
Der 4, Labor Day, has been selected
as the date for the county farmers
conference and crop demonstration at
that place. Complete details Of the
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-27
REEDSBURG MAY HAVE
new POST OFFICE

Reedsburg is among the Wisconsin
cities recommended in the public
buildings bill for an appropriation for
a federal building. The amount asked
for a post office at Reedsburg is $40,-
600.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-19

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LARG hsI ASSORTMENT OF fresh
flowers, delivered or shipped anywhere.
L. HENDERSON 1873 Farnam 81.
A. noNAGHUE. if22 Harvey Doug 1901.
BATH, florist. iso4 Fanaln 81. p. 1000
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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-16
S.P. Sends Engineer
For Conference

Tuesday, Engineer j. H. Harshaw
of the Southern Pacific spent the day
in Ashland going over the mineral
springs plant with the engineer in
charge, Mr.. Phillips. At the request
of the springs water commission the
Southern Pacific kindly sent Mr.. Har-
shaw for a conference with our en-
gineer on just what will be necessary
in putting the plant in fine shape.
Outside of few details the plant was
pronounced in fine shape. These de-
tails are being remedied rapidly, UNI
der the direction of Engineer Phil
lips. and within a month the plant
will be settled down and in complete
and successful operation. In the
meantime all of the waters, except
the Dodge soda, are flowing in the
park and will continue to flow. The
park is assuming a beautiful aspect
as spring brings out the shrubbery
and the grounds are being prepared
for further planting. Lithia park
within two months will be one of the
prettiest spots on the American con-
tinent.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-16
Will Put a Stop
To Party Raiding

About twenty of Ashlands young
hopefuls" were given the scare of
their young lives Tuesday by District
Attorney Kelly, as the result of raid
on a party with the intention of steal
ing the refreshments. The prosecut-
ing attorney conjured up pictures OF
reform school life for the lads and
finally agreed to let this affair go by
if the boys would promise to refrain
from such practices in the future.
Starting with rivalry between high
school classes and raids" upon class
parties, the practice of stealing the
"eats" at party has spread until the
boys appeared to consider it their
privilege to break into any kind OF
party and resort to burglary if neces-
sary to steal the eatables. Several
times valuable linen, silverware and
china has been taken and not re-
turned. In the future boys caught
indulging in "raiding" will be harshly
dealt with.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-16
Ashland Co. May Go
To Fort Stevens

The regular coast artillery forces
at Fort Stevens are actively prepar-
ing to enter infantry service in case
the trouble on the Mexican border
breaks out. This means that the Ash
land Coast Artillery company of the
Oregon National Guard will be called
to man the big guns at Fort Stevens
should hostilities begin.
Plans of the war department are
so formulated that it is understood
that, where operations are to take
place against an enemy having no
naval strength, the coast defense
troops are to be used as field soldiers.
In view of this policy, all coast artil-
lery troops are thoroughly trained in
infantry tactics and the operation OF
field guns and machine guns.
The local miitiamen anxiously
await news of a mobilization on the
border which will call the Fort Stew
ems guardsmen. The equipment is
in first-class shape here and the COM
pany could be started for Fort Stew
ems within a few hours of receiving
orders.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-16
State Board Of
Health InSpects

Upon invitation Of the springs wa
ter commission, DR.. David L. Roberg,
chairman of the state board of health,
was in the city Monday from Salem
and was taken over the entire plant
by the springs commission. Accom-
panying the party were Councilmen
Nininger and Root and Doctors Swed-
enburg and Gregg of the Ashland
board of health. The party visited
the pumping houses, inspected the
piping, equipment and, in fact, thor
oughly went over the plant Sam
pies of water were taken and were
sent to Salem by DR.. Roberg for
analysis. The final report of the
state board will be made within a
few weeks.
DR.. Roberg expressed himself az
being well pleased with the general
appearance of the plant and condi-
tions. He was greatly interested in
the project and soon after his arrival
in Lithia park enthusiastically pro-
claimed it to be an invaluable asset
to the city and "a park which will
become known as one of the beauty
spots OF Oregon"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-16
Parts Assigned
For Musical Comedy

Parts have been assigned for the
musical comedy which will be staged
by the Ashland Commercial Club, and
the date set for April II.
The comedy is roaringly funny
and is full of snappy action, big
laughs, choruses OF pretty girls and
fine music. Specialties will be inter-
spersed and a seven-piece orchestra
furnish accompaniment Absolutely
the best talent in Ashland is being
culled to select the actors and actor
ines most suited to the parts, and all
of the pretty girls and singers in
town will be used in the chorus. Tho
affair will surpass any home talent
show ever attempted in Ashland. The
acting will be directed by George
Watson, who will also play "The UNI
pire," the title role. Mrs. Natalie
Swigart Strickland will have charge
of the musical end. The event Will
be for the benefit of the Commercial
Club. and Manager Norris is starting
a campaign now which should result
in the Standing Room Only sign
being swung out on the night of the
comedy.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-16
Thieves Steal on
Immense Scale

For several months residents of the
Gold Hill neighborhood have been
missing a widely variegated assort-
ment of trinkets ranging from few
tons of copper wire, blacksmith
shop, a 300-pound anvil, finally to a
complete nearly new Ford car. The
residents who were relieved of the
foregoing articles finally became
slightly irritated and began an in
vestigation which resulted in a raid
upon the home of David Noe, a for
mer Gold Hill marshal. The raid re-
vealed the Ford carefully taken to
pieces and stored beneath the floor,
also the blacksmith equipment and a
goodly amount of copper wire. The
raid was made by Mr.. Martin, Prose-
cutting Attorney e. e. Kelly, Sheriff
Singler and Deputy Sheriff "Curly"
Wilson.
The raid was a complete surprise
to the wholesale thieves, being made
Just at the noon hour. Mr.. Kelly
guarded the front entrance and Dep
uty Wilson the back door, which
opened into a small alley. The search
was made on a warrant sworn to by
Mr.. Martin of the power company,
charging Noe with the theft of copper
wire. An electric motor was found
and many other pieces Of valuable
machinery. Among the spoils was a
good deal of copper, and the authori-
ties believe they have found the van
dals who relieved the Ashland mine
of much valuable copper and de- /
stroyed several hundred dollars
worth of machinery.
When the sheriff and Martin en-
tered the building Noe attempted to
escape through side window in the
building into his neighbor's back
yard, and being hidden from view by
a high board fence, got three blocks
away before being seen by Deputy
"Curly's" athletic training