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at several hundred yards. The long lest distance a shell has yet been thrown by this gun is 5000 yards, or about two and one-half miles, and that makes it a mighty good and ser viceable weapon for warfare"
 Besides, there is no smoke aad there is no noise. These are great advantages in the field The rising of cloud of smoke on the battlefield points one out to an enemy The sound of great explosion also tells ones location This weapon is silent, and 1t leaves no trail of smoke be- hind it.
 "The guns we have built so far are made of aluminium and copper 1hese make tha guns more certain to stand the high strain than would a steel gun. Nothing is consumed by the gun but motor power,
 "The Russian agents I talked 10 in London spoke of it in the highest terms They said that it worked splendidly in connection with their armored automobiles. The larg' wheel was built behind the armor, and the engine of the auto furnished the motor power for the car until the To- ation was made. after which the car would be stopped, and the engine mo. tor power turned on to the wheel Of the gun, end it could be fired then quickly and effectively.
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AUTOMOBILE ARRIVALS.
Registered at Phelps Auto Supply Go.
 During the Week

he9lStered al FneipS Auto oupply Io.
 During the Week
 III. F. Brown Philadelphia, Ark; John AT Rex Urbana, Ill,i J. F. Boggs and wife, Little Rock; Frank Sweeney, Benton. Ark; Moore Hot Springs; Peter Brinkman Granite City. Ill.,; Flint Ward Amity, Ark; w. II. Me Kecwn, Benton. Ark. A. F. Lamont. Malvern, Ark; John mgles, Malvern. Ark; N F.. Sutler Little Rock; W. Conway, Oklahoma l. A. Parker Ben ton Ark. G. Meninger Little Rock F. IT, Simonds Little Rock; Hagelo Oliver, Little Rock; L, HellrOn, Tex arkana; r. w. Couch. Philadelphia, Arh.; c. w. Conway. Texarkana, Ark. :, l.. J. Edwards, Benton. Ark; Harry A. Sears, Little Rock; ]. E. Wooten, Little Rock; Mir. Littridge, Eastman has returned to Little Rock in his Hud son Super six, after a very delightful vacation,
 MT J. F. Boggs of Little Rock spent the weekend with Mrs, Boggs at the Eastman, the latter IS enjoying her visit to the Springs very much.
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belief that he could demonstrate the success of the weapon if he had the means"
 The first model was built in New York. The model was taken to Gov ernor's Island, and then to Sandy Hook. We built another and larger gun. The demonstrations were hign- ly successful, and just about the time that l was going to take ID the ques- ton with the war department att Washington, l realized that above everything else, this gun was adapted to trench warfare. decided to go at once to England and take 1t up with the British government, which I did.
 Tn England the gun was taken 10 the Claremont proving grounds, after first test near London. I talked agents of the Russian and Belgian governments about the powdarless gun and they were very enthusiastic The Rdssan agents particularly want cd it tried out to a conclusion. If 1t met the.~ demands. it would serve 
 of it being easy to transport"
 Since M1a. Scranton has returned home she has kept in close touch with the work of her agents in New York who are perfecting all the details for the manufacture of this modern wea. pom
 "The first model we built is now at Governors Island said Mrs Stanton, in her apartments at the Eastman Hotel today and Uncle sam can have it if he wants t Certainly
 would want my invention 10 be Of service to my country"
 The detail of the gun was gone into | thoroughly by Mrs. stanton. A society woman of rank, she has round time to devote to other things, and when she 1 discusses this gun, she discusses # with the assurance that might bo ex- pected of come from an exp Tt in mechanics,
 The shape Of the gun is different from all others" said Mrs. Stanton, and that is why it IS possible for i. to be a powderless gun, It is very lmueh like a wheel It may be large or small. according to the cahbre of the projectile that is to be discharged. The gun will shoot at any angle, it may be shifted to different angles in
 stantly, and lis operated by motor power. understand now that in Eng land they are making the guns in very small form. and are enabled to oper- ate them by hand power only
 Also l am informed that the inyen- ton is the most safe of all others for i the handling Of the high explosives. the gas bombs for instance. The mechanism is very simple. There is no coneussion. The speedometer regulates one thing, and the rangc scales regulate another and every. thing is operated with erlch machanic- al precision that no mistakes are made
 You possibly have heard of the large number of fatalities in the trenches from the gas bombs and other explosives being exploded be- fore they are hurled at the enemy? No. Perhaps nobody has ever heard of all snch fatalities and perhaps we never will hear of them. Those are things not to be recorded. But l know that our gun is handled with less danger than any other that hurls ex- plosives al an enemy.
 Also there is the matter of dis tances over which the projectiles are to be hurled IL is measured accu- rately I have seen them throw ore shell on top of another many times
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If you suffer from stomach dlsor- ders. ask your doctor about our BuL qarian butterm!k. The Pasteurlzed MIIk Go. s-ff-tf
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Car load just arrived Phone 2O32 for demonstration

Give us the order now and We N.A guarantee the painting will ie done right Bggs Att Sore 7lS Central avenue
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the hall Wednesday night Febraury 21. Win you come and enjoy the good music we will have? Genlmen 5Or. ladies free
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Let Sorrells Drug Co. look Afte: your KODAK finishing s-lf-tf
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The Royal Nelghbors will give a George Washington bithday dance It
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ROYAL NEIGHeoRs PARTY.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-16

, wards Of l. inch Flouuc-
ings, Rummagc Sale 40
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
Brakeman Forced From Train
While in Motion, but Escapes
With Slight injury f

A lone highwayman held up a Chi
cago & Northwestern passenger train
near Sparta about 1 O'Clock thls
morning and escaped with about $25
in money and several gold watches,
the total possibly totalling about $500,
according to information received
here. The train was in charge of
Conductor William r. Frenz Of Bara-
boo and runs on the new line through
Friendship. According to the story
which reached Baraboo, the rear
brakeman first met the bandit, who
opened the vestibule and forced the
trainman to jump, the train then go
ing about thirty miles an hour. He
was but slightly injured. The robber
had things his own way in the rear
pullman, until Conductor Frenz came
along, when he escaped. The train is
known as 412 and carries patients be-
tween Chicago and Rochester. 1t was
a bold hold-up and has caused consid-
cradle discussion in railroad circles.
The name of the brakeman was not
learned.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
STATE MAY CLOSE
HIGHER SCHOOLS

At conference of legislators ON
Tuesday night at Madison the ques-
ton of giving the governor power to
close all of the higher educational in
statutions of the state, if war condi-
tions seem to warrant such action,
was considered. At the rate univer-
sity students are enlisting or going
into the agricultural fields, the big
school on the hill will be depopulated
in short time The same will ap-
ply in some degree to the normal
schools. If the enrolment is to be
very materially reduced, members of
the legislature say that it would be
an unwise policy and extravaganza
not in harmony with wartime econ
omy, to keep the university and nor
NAL schools open.
Appropriation bills for the univer-
sity and normal schools may be so
amended that the governor will be
given power to recall large part of
the money voted by legislature if an
emergency warrants this step.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
OFFERS FREE USE
,s-assxs
Of COMP ANY LAND

The Chicago & Northwestern ha.
offered the free use of available
pieces Of land along the right of way
to station agents, section foremen,
and others employed by the company,
said land to be used in growing crops.
The company advises special atten-
tion to the growing Of potatoes, cab
bage, carrots, parsnips and other veg
etables suitable for winter use. The
Chicago & Northwestern has more
than 10000 miles of railway in the
richest section of the union, and much
OF this land should be planted to
growing crops.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
FIRST NJ. T. LEAGUE
ELECTS OFFICERS

The Epworth League held a May
social in the church parlors Tuesday
evening An election of officers was
held and a social evening spent in
games, and music and light refresh
ments were served. The following
officers were elected:
President-Ellen Wood.
First vice-president, religious work
department Weed.
Second president, department
of world exangelism-Gertrude L.
Hanson.
Third vice-president, department of
social service-Ralph Ketchum.
Four vice-president, department of
entertainment-Wav Mastin.
Secretary-Frederick Stanley.
Treasurer-Cyril Sherwood.
Pianist-Winnifred Sayles.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
FELLOWSHIP CLUB
HOLDS MEETING

On Tuesday evening in the parlOrs
of the Presbyterian church the last
meeting of the season Of the fellow
ship club was held. The address of
the evening was given by Rev. H. F.
SlageI of Lodi. He gave birds eye
view of conditions in Europe, having
travelled considerable in this country.
He said these were great days in the
history of the world, so many big
events crOwding into the passing
hours. He speculated as to the eff
fect<Of the war on the Passion Play
at Oberammergau in 1920. Twenty
six of the actors have been brought
back and placed beneath as many lit
tie green tents in the cemetery there.
Marie Meyer, one of the stars, is in
this country, and will be in BarabOo
to lecture during the summer. The
cast is scattered, but the speaker
hoped the great play would again be
produced He spoke of his journey
ing through Italy, Scotland, and other
countries, relating many incidents OF
interest. Rev. Slagel is a ready
speaker and held the interest intense
ly well.
Mrs. l.. H. Palmer told of the Red
Cross work and of the effort being
made to form an organization in Bar
abOo. 1t was during the Crimean
war the movement was first started,
the conference at Geneva in 1863 and
the convention at the same place in
1864 perfecting the scope of the work.
1t formally became the Red Cross at
a meeting at The Hague and was in
corporated in this country in 1881.
There is now an endowment, and
from 1908 to 1916 the proceeds from
seals has amounted to about four mil
lion dollars. There are about 100000
members. The work Of organizing
here is now in progress, Mrs. Palmer
being one of the officers Of the local
organization.
There were violin solos by Miss
Julia Cady Of Reedsburg, vocal num-
bers by Mrs. Julius Lucht of Baraboo,
with Mrs. Lilah North Wilcox at the
piano. Ernest Sanderson presided
and at the close of the program re-
freshments were served.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
NEWS REPORTS FROM
EMPIRE ARE STIFLED
Essen Is Isolated and Not Known
Whether Strikes Occurred Yes
terday or Not

Thursday may prove an eventful
day for Germany and the entire world
Announcement is made by a promi-
nent Berlin newspaper that the Ger
man imperial chancellor on that day
will make another offer for peace in
an address to the reichstag. What
the proffer of the chancellor will EN-.
brace has not been even remotely
made known. His decision again to
address the, reichstag on the subject
of peace probably is due to the de-
mand by the socialists that Germany
come into the open and set forth the
terms which she would consider as a
means for ending the war.
News Is Stifled
May Day passed in Germany with
little news coming out to show the
exact situation with regard to the IN
rest of the workmen, as a result of
which it had been predicted that
great strikes might result. A Berlin
dispatch said that the efforts of the
radical socialists to bring about ces-
sation of work in munitions factories
has failed and that no disturbances
had occurred in Berlin.
Unofficial advices. however, were
to the effect that strikes had been de-
clared by munition workers in the
Rhine provinces.
Essen Is Isolated
Essen, the home of the great Krupp
works, is reported isolated from the
world, SO far as news was concerned,
to prevent information regarding
strikes in the Krupp works from
leaking out.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
BOMBS UHR[ED
IN PETROGRAD..
STAY GENERAL
Committee Of Workers and Sol
diers' Delegates Denounces
Outbreak as Deed of MAD
Men or Foes of Liberty"

There were street disorders in the
Russian capital yesterday during
which bombs were thrown. Major
General Kashtalinski was killed.
The executive committee Of the
workmen's and soldiers delegates
later placarded the city with the fol-
lowing proclamation:
Yesterday many regrettable Incl
dents occurred in the capital; notably
an unknown young man killed Gen
eral Kashtalinski; shots were fired on
a group of political demonstrators,
and bombs were thrown.
"Only mad men or enemies of ma
tional liberty~are capable of such re-
voting acts, which might comprot
mise the Russian revolution. The ex-
ecutive committee condemns them Sc
verely and appeals to all citizens to
prevent a repetition of such acts as
would provoke anarchy and disor-
ganization of the fores of the revo-
luton"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
MADISON PROTESTS
NEW MILK PRICE
With Slight Advance at Wholesale,
Consumers Cannot See Need of
10-Cent Price

The raise in prices of milk from s
to 10 cents a quart in Madison has
started discussions of corners which
may result in action by the attorney
general. While Madison dealers were
raising the price to 10 cents, the city
Of GAINESVILLE announced a cut to Z
cents. Madison people cannot under
stand the difference.
Milk is selling at $40 a hundred
at creameries and cheese factories,
which means that the producers are
receiving 48 cents quart. This
leaves, according to the Madison
price at retail, more than cents a
quart for the handling between the
producer and the consumer, including
profit.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03

For Sale: Farm of so acres, three
miles from two towns, one mile from
school About As acres under cultiva-
ton, the balance good timber and pas
ture, room house; new barn large
enough for IL COWS and horses. Corn
crib, hen house, hog house and ma
chine shed, nice orchard and other
fruit Nice creek runs across farm.
Will. consider a small house in town
or s. or 10-acre place outside. $4,000.
Inquire of H. L. Hale.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
WHEAT DRIVEN
DOWN 10 CENTS

Wheat slumped 16 cents yesterday
at Chicago. Increased imports from
Canada in prospect, possibility of gov
eminent price-fxing and rumors of
early peace in Europe caused the
break.
The market closed demoralized,~ SIS
to Il cents net lower, with May at
$2.571s and July at $2.121a to $2.13.
The Late smash in wheat prices car
ried corn along. Closing quotations
were unsettled at 35s to 51A cents net
decline.
Corn weakened with wheat. Orders
to buy were scarce.
In oats as in corn, demand was
only of a scattered character. The
May option, however, continued firm.
Packers buying strengthened pro-
visions. Gains were chiefly in lard
and ribs.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
TRANSPORT CARRYING
AUSTRALIANS SUNK:
TROOPS ARE SAVED

The Peninsular & Oriental line
steamship Ballarat, of 11,120 gross
tons, which was used as troop ship,
was sunk recently by a German sub
marine. All troops were saved. The
Ballarat was carrying troops from
Australia to England. Soldiers were
rescued by British torpedo boats and
trawlers. The behavior Of the troops
aboard the Ballarat was splendid, &C
cording to reports, and recalls the
heroism displayed at the time of the
sinking Of the British troopship Biz
kenhead off the African coast in 1852.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
COLD WEATHER
DELAYS CROPS.
Norgord Expects States Food Pro-
duction VIII Greatly Exceed That
of 1916

War time preparation promises to
increase Wisconsin's food production
this year from 10 to 80 per cent over
the 1916 production, according 10
Commissioner G. P. Norgord of the
state department of agriculture. The
1916 crops were normal in Wisconsin.
Great stress is being laid upon the
increase Of acreage devoted to. pota-
toes, and good-sized crop of tubers
can be looked for The 1916 crop was
partial failure and if the 1917 crop
is normal, it is all the state can ex-
pect, according to Mr.. Norgord.
"The cold weather is an impedi-
ment to planting" said Mr.. Norgord
only a few days ago there was
snow on the ground in the northern
counties.
,, "As usual the labor question is the
most serious confronting the farm
err" continued Mr.. Norgord. "There
is scarcity Of labor throughout the
state"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
CREAM WANTED

The Lodi Creamery company Will
pay the highest possible price fer fat
in cream. Blor the week ending Apisil
Fl we paid 81 cents T. Q. b. shipping
point. Cheeks and cans promptly re.
turned.
The increased demand fer cur ARsr-
lean Beauty Brand butter calls Scr
more cream. We will also do hauling
of cream where routes can be staTeea
LcBI CREAMERY co.
q. H. Tucker, Manager.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
Lack Of Boats Is the Only Draw.
back at This Time; Expect De.
pressing Effect ON the Central
Powers

The United States stands ready to
send an army to Europe whenever
the allies deem it wise to divert the
necessary shipping from transporting
food to transporting men.
It became known definitely on
Tuesday that the government has Of
fered the allies troops, but has sug-
gested that the alarming shortage of
world shipping may make it imprac-
tical to send them at once. In spite
of objections of the general staff to
putting an American force on the fir
ing line before the great war army
has been raised and trained, the ad-
ministration has determined that the
small contingent earnestly desired by
France for moral effect shall be sent
as soon as possible. Whether the
force shall be made up of regulars or
national guardsmen, or both, has not
been decided.
Views Are Changed
State department officials have con-
tinually urged the sending of an army
solely for its psychological effect, if
not only in encouraging the allied
troops, but in discouraging the Ger
mans. They have felt that such a
step would consecrate the United
States, as a full member of the alli-
ance entitled to most honorable
seat at the peace conference.
France is ready to make any sacri-
flee to get the troops there. A unit
of $4,000 men would require a ton
mage of half a million.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
TONNAGE ENTERING
new YORK INCREASES

Fifty-one more vessels entered the
port of New York last month than in
March, notwithstanding the German
submarine menace. The increased
tonnage was 96,468, of which 32,470
was represented by seven more ships
flying the American. flag than during
March. Departures in April were de-
creased by thirteen vessels, or 1859
tons, as compared with March. Eigh-
teen fewer American ships sailed
from there. These represented 49,
651 tons.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03

For sale: Farm of 1913 acres, 1876
under cultivation. Good soil, six miles
from two towns, schoolhouse and
town hall on the farm. Good house
and frame barn. 2 large tobacco sheds,
machine shed, hop house, two corn
cribs with shed between, hen house,
good we'll and windmill and nice or
chard farm. Nearly all fenced. This
farm can be divided. Will sell at a
bargain if taken soon. Inquire of H.
L. Hale
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
FLORA BELLA" IS
COMING TO BARAB00
$1,000 Guaranteed Attraction Is
Definitely Booked for Wednes-
day, May 9

Those of Baraboo who have been
the big John Cort musical attraction,
Flora Bella" in case it should not
be secured for Baraboo showing,
will no longer find it necessary to
make these plans, as final arrange
ments have now been closed for
Flora Bella" engagement at the AL.
Ringing theatre Wednesday evening,
May 8.
This is the original Cort New York
Casino theatre production, cast, cho-
rus and ensemble, for which the guar
antee of $1,000 was asked of the AL.
Ringing theatre The subscription
lists, which were used for the pur-
pose of ascertaining as nearly as pos
sible whether this large guarantee
might be warranted, carry long lists
of would-be patrons of this New York
success, and, although it has been
impossible to list out-of-tOwn patrons,
the indications now point strong for
a complete >sell-out of the entire house
and for record-breaking business.
Besides it's New York and Boston
records, this same company also reg
istered most successfully for an en-
tire week in Washington, D. c., where
it broke records. 1t played Pitts
burgh, Pa, all of last week, and it is
later to play at the Illinois theatre,
Chicago, so patrons of i'Americais
Prettiest Playhouse can well antici-
pate another real big-city attraction
and extraordinary event Mail orders
are being received now, and the win
dow sale is to open Saturday morn
ing. Nothing too good for Baraboo'
is in keeping once more.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
STRAWBERRY PLANTS: ESQ best
three varieties. $1.00; $3.50 per 1000.
Fresh live plants that will grow, my
speciality. G. r.. futile. Baraboo, Wis.
AUCTION

John MeGinnis will sell at public
auction at his farm, " miles north
Of Lyons, on Friday, May 4, the follow.
fngs Hen high grade 5ensey cows ana
other stock, horses, Mccormick now
eF, binders, eultivators, harness, wag-
ems and other machinery. Hot luncA
as noen. All suns of sic, cash: over
that amount sRs years time given as
6 per cent on good bankable notss.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
$1,000 Per TON
FOR SWEET CORN
An Opportunity to Be Patriotic

An Opportunity to Be Patriotic
Uncle Sam must have food and we.
all must help to get it. The canning
factory will can all sweet corn that it.
is possible to get. Will pay $1,000 per
ton for all sweet corn brought to the
FRANK HERFORT CANNING FAC
TORY.
Call at the factory, or phone, or see
our field man for growing contracts
Frank Herfort Canning Company.
r. r. Grosinski, Field Manager.
Phone 370
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03

Mail (London) says that twenty-three
ships, aggregating $4,000 tons, were
sunk by submarines last week. This
is a record for Norwegian losses.
The American schooner Woodward
Abrahams, of 744 tons, has been sunk
by German submarine, according to
a cable message received in New
York, which added that the crew of
nine men were Saved.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03
TO PREVENT sELF-PoIsoNlNe

Bowels clogged with waste matter
poison the whole system. Foley Ca
thartic Tablets work gently but sure
Iy; do not grippe nor cause nausea.
recommended for Indigestion, consti-
patton. sick headache, bloating, bill
iousness, sour stomach, gas on stom-
ach, coated tongue, bad breath, or
other conditions caused by -disordered
digestion. Sold everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-03

For Sale: 1917 acres 212 miles from
Baraboo. Clay soil, Groom house, cow
barn, horse barn, granery, silo, hen
house, scratching shed and machine
shed. Good well and windmill. 100
growing apple trees, As bearing apple
trees, currants, berries and grapes.
$500. Inquire of H. l.. Hale.