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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
RURAL CARRIERS
HOLD SESSION IN
BARAB0O THURSDAY
Officers Are Elected and Issues of
Interest Are
Discussed
(By w. w. Morse, Secretary

(By w. w. Morse. Secretary
The rural letter carriers of Sauk
county met in convention at the court
house in Baraboo, February %.
Those in attendance from abroad
were Postmaster Metcalf and Assist
ant Postmaster Claridge of Reeds
burg; also Carriers Ed Mcclure and
Scoon of Reedsburg; Ray Courtier
and E. A. Richards of La Vale; A. G.
Mabbott of Spring Green; William
Rindfesch of Ableman, and George
Premo and Lord Halbman of Merri-
mack. Postmaster Pearson, Carriers
f. E. Plummer, R. P. Plummer, Floyd
Newell, Ed. Bump and W. w, Morse,
Baraboo, were also present.
The welome address was given by
Postmaster Pearson of Baraboo, and
response by A. G. Mabbott of Spring
Green.
The report of the secretary showed
the association in splendid condition,
with five new members. Officers
elected were as follows:
President-A. c. Mabbott, Spring
Green.
vice-president-E. A. Richards, La
Vale.
secretary-treasurer-W. w. Morse,
Barabboo.
The next place of meeting is Spring
Green on Labor Day.
Delegate to state convention st
Sturgeon Bay-W. w. Morse.
Dinner was served at the City hotel
The afternoon session was devoted to
a postmasters' and carriers confer
ence, which proved to be Of much in
terest, as many experiences were Civ
en-.
A resolution was passed approving
the road-dragging contest for the boys
Of the county. Cooperation OF the
carriers, clerks and postmasters was
urged on the carriers In remarks made
by Assistant Postmaster Claridge OF
Reedsburg.
Thus has passed into history one
Of the best sessions Of the rural let
ter carriers association.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
Mr.. AND MRS. PAYNE
WEDDED 45 YEARS

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Payne were mar
ried in Sunpter forty-fve years ago
and on Thursday enjoyed the ami
versary at their home on Second
street. Neighbors and friends were
entertained, called or sent kind to-
kens of esteem accompanied by best
wishes. This evening they will be en-
tertained by Mr. and Mrs. John w.
Huston Mr.. Payne recalls that forty
five years ago there was. more snow
than at present and that sleighing re-
NAMED until cbout the first of April.
On account of the condition of the
roads the relatives residing on Sauk
Prairie were not able to come on
Thursday.
The following lines were contribut-
ed by neighbor:
T. G.. Payne and his faithful wife
Have measured forty-fye years OF
married life;
The years have passed lightly over
their head,
One never would guess so many had
fed
You are better off today than you were
at that time,
For you have been prospered all along
the line.
Your anniversary is made bright and
life seems sweet
With friends and flowers and good
things to eat.
We are glad that you are both alive,
To welcome us at forty-fve;
If you'll only stay until then,
At fifty years we'll come again.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01

al inviting porch and seats, in front
is a marble slab. Several funerals
took place while we were present
They are Of five classes. When one
arrived at the gate the great bell tolled
the gate was opened and a black and
gold hearse, often with groups of gold
en- angels on top, drawn by from two
to eight horses in snowy yellow trap
pings entered. The driver was in
court dress, either scarlet or purple,
with three-cornered hat, claw hammer
coat, knee breeches and silver buck
las. And there were liveried footnen,
the number Of them and the horses in
dicating the grade of the funeral
These were followed by the hired pail
bearers on foot. The hearse stopped
in front Of the sacristy, in only one
instance, second-class funeral, the
casket was placed upon the marble
slab and the cover was removed, an
old gentleman stepped forward, passed
his hand over the forehead Of the
body, enquiring, "Are you dead or
alive?" On receiving no answer, the
cover was replaced, and the priest ap-
peared, uttered short sentence and
retired. The coffin was returned to
the gaudy hearse, the bell tapped
three times, and they proceeded to the
grave, where the interment took place
without further ceremony. No mourn
ers were present and there was moth.
ing to depress the onlookers. In the
four other funerals we saw, the priest
went through the short form with the
casket remaining undisturbed in the
hearse. They were third and fourth
class funerals. A beautiful avenue of
rubber trees stretches away from the
gate and on either hand are many very
fine monuments and mausoleums.
Some Of them are in memory Of hero
ic Cubans and erected by popular sub
scription, some club, or congress.
Many of these are a great credit to
the designer and sculptor, and the
sentiments of the people. This is a
feature Of the city, too. There are
frequent statues in the parks in mem
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
CANDIDACY 0
JUSTICE MARSHALL

The announcement of Justice r. ID.
Marshall as a candidate for reelection
10 the supreme court Of Wisconsin
has led to a statewide endorsement,
or at least so nearly universal that
his election should not involve any
question of doubt. Generally tho
opinion that there is not the slightest
reason for a change seems to be tie
KEY note. He is recognized as one OK
the most capable men, one Of the most
able iurists in the court. His age, the
experience of his long service, the
alert activity Of every faculty, all
combine to justify his reelection.
Portage Register.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
CASES so s.ssoaE THE
-, sG'hlE COMMISSION

F. M. Wilcox, member Of the Wis
consin Industrial commission, and r.
r. Mccormick, reporter, were here
from Madison on Wednesday to hear
number of cases at the Courthouse.
Decisions will be announced later
except that Of Clyde Carroll vs. the
City of Baraboo, which was contin-
ued.
The other cases are as fellows:
Vincent Spencer VS.. Erdman G
Meyer, contractors, Lime Ridge
William r, Haskins VS.. 6auk Coun-
ty. Mr. Spencer was employed by the
county at a crusher One eye was de-
fectiye and while employed the other
gave trouble. The defective eye was
operated upon and improved, but the
one affected by the dust is the one for
which he seeks aid.
Robert L. Scott Of Baraboo vs.. Schus-
ter G Co, Milwaukee. Mr.. Scott was
injured while employed as night fire
man in Milwaukee.
J. H. Byrnes VS.. Sauk County. Mr
Byrnes resides at La Vale and was
injured in runaway accident. The
bones of one arm were broken and he
was injured about the head.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01

able 6ve-cen packages of choice garden and flower
furnished the well known and reliable seed firm OF Bnggs and Co.,
Baraboo this has furnished seeds thousands OF custom
and better prepared than supply the wants OF all thus year.
who $50 subscription the Baraboo Weekly News
the ten packets will given Mark the and be
sign below This offer is good after March ~ 91
this and send with ST SO to The Baaboo News.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
ROB WAGON
BY DAYLIGHT

The Hoser & Koch meat wagon was
robbed while Mr.. Roser Was delivsTass
some meat to the wellington kssss,
The wagon was left behind the Wa
Mngton and when Mr Rossr rseaskAs
he found two FIVE dollar bnls and sSxse
stanss missing. Tks idsxSsty sE sAe
thief is not kmowN.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
VALUABLE HOGS DIE
IN COLUMBIA COUNTY

William Wallace and sons of Poy-
nette, Columbia county, had lot of
25 hogs which would weigh better than
200 pounds each, and all died except
two, which are sick. The remains are
being burned to stop the spread of the
disease. Other farmers in that local
ity have lost few head from their
swine herds.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
LICENSED TO MARRY

George H. Schultz, Freedom.
Della Koenig, Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
HUNTERS CASES
ARE POSTPONED

The. cases of Herbert Ferris, Harry
Caterson and Pat keenan, OF Troy,
charged with illegal deer hunting,
have been postponed until March 1
in Justice Halsted's court.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
JAMES R. CURRY.
NAMED ALDERMAN

At the city council meeting on
Thursday night James r. Curry was
named alderman to succeed John r.
Hofstatter, who was recently named
city assessor. There was no mention
made Of the recent saloon violation
of selling liquor to a minor
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-03-01
BIRTHS

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Thals
on rural route No. 2, son this mor1-
ing.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Dorr Ashley,
Fairfield, daughter.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
WILSON INSISTS ON
 PRESS CENSORSHIP
3cR VISITATION HAS kcT 45Sk- cCNEC ITS POSITION ii PEND
 akG ESP ICNEcE 5fLL
HOLD POWER IMPERATIVE
v Faat 5e sn positfos To Des8 nfzta tas Fsa Tasf csones 5e Rells9 Upon Says 5oeat-E1cgss Repre-
 sen-stige W5il Oppose.

Washington = E9use Republicans. - ez9c1s % oppose a1E newspaper esnsez11p pzgTlsiaa = ths bending espionage b wzs fgl= lowed bK 2 letter 4roz President VI Boa . Caafrzasa Ee5B Of he suaz- ciaFy committee, se1teHatng tast E seae imperative taat ConYeEs gEa1t censorship powers to dea3 viii ths few persons Wao cannot be relied upon to observe 2 patriotic reHeenos about everything w6ose publication could 5s ot injury.
 q hare been very much surprised wrote the president, 10 ind seTeaa Of the public prints stating that tse administrator had abandoned the position which f So dlsrngtly took and still holds, thar authority bo sx- ercise censorship oyer the press 10 the extent that tnat censorship ts e0- bodied in the recent action Of the House is absolutely necessary to the public safety. II. of course, has not been abandoned, because the reasons still exist why such authority is 1eeesz sary for the protection Of the nation
 T have every confidence that the great majority Of the newspapers os the country will observe 2 patriotic reticence about everything whose pub licafion could be of injury, but in every eountry. there are some persons in q positlaG to do mischief in this field who cannot be relied npon and whose interests or desires will lead 70 actions on their part highly danger ous to the nation in the midst of a var. I want fo say again that t seems to me imperative that powers of this sort should be granted
 The House espionage bill carried 9 censorship provision, but the one by the Senate did not, and this was one of the differences which sent the measure to conference, where t has been discussed for more than a week without an agreement.
 The presidents letter caused some surprise. because many members of Congress and some administration 1 leaders had understood for several days that no further attempt was to be made at present to put through any such provision.
 Sentiment in the Senate is strong against censorship, and unless the conferees agree upon a very mild form, it probably will not be accepted l there.
 Representative Webb announced upon receipt of the presidents let ter that he would wage determined fight for the censorship amendment, written into the bill in the House 5y narrow margin, just before it was sent to conference.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
FIRE CAUSES BIG
 LOSS AT ALBANIA
DYNAMITE USED 70 C=ECK =uG= coMF-E1zETHC HCK-CT-ER CT
 IFS SEND FIRE APPARATUS.

Atlanta Ca Fe 1a swapI 1nr8ugh 2 large section of Atlanta fram Decatur street z9r-H a1a 1orza- ezs1, ezanE 2 clean sEa1h gf TaTyzHs widths. finally Was brought l1asr eo1traz ms before ' reached 1as A. las1a baseball park 7 Ibe ol2o1 q F-a Chef Cody
 Several bzazes Eou18 5a sss1 - L6s rar-haas1e-z section o3 1ae ez1T, bE taeF Hara beng e1iekly handed, aao acres cf wiza- formerly bore bsauLztzl homes. za1d waste tE dynamite. ae-- = as sasegaar5 against 2 4zTIher general 6ezastztze1
 Tae ezty zs practically undeF Uaz- tza3 law. administered - hundreds e soldiers Who have been training a- Fezt 1EePha7soas or National Guards nen 5n camp here, acting under 4hs direction uf gos. Charles ?. Noyes. .. s. A., nho officially lE u1der the guid- aaoe uf me ea1ef q pg11ca-
 Thgusands c homeless persons wars being 4ed and housed n the Al dit0riu1a Aruory. the negro Odd Eel 1oag' han azd Ia hundreds of homes, Most of then saved only what they could cary as household goods piled up in aae streets in advance Of the flames were dev0urHd ln Ihe rush Cf the con8sgration.
 For s5x hours dynamite vas resort ad to and i finally won the fight Fire fighting appartus. sent from ota- CT cities was of some aid and will be Of more, as acre on acre Of smOlder ing ruins await water to make thea safe.
 Only one death has been reported Mrs. Hodges died Of shock when her home was burned Sixty injured per. sons were taken to hospitals.
 Approximately 75 blocks were de wasted, but the area cannot be cor rectly estimated by blocks, as after the fight al Ponce de Leon avenue, the flames ekirted that thoroughfare on the south side Of the street for some distance.
 Officials would not hazard guess at The loss The destroyed buildings ranged all the way from shaeks occu- pied by negroes 10 homes up to $6, 000 or s8,000 Some estimates were between s2.000.000 and s3.000.000
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Sees Hope of Peace.

London.-M. Skobelef, a member of the Executive Committee Of the Coun. cil of Workmen's and Soldiers Dele gates, according to 8 Reuters dis patch from Petrograd, said in his speech that, while the committee oi which he is a member is opposed to a separate peace, 1t believes that wal might be ended by an agreement be tween the German and Russian democ. racies. For this reason, he said, il proposed to enter into negotiations with the representatives of German democracy at the international So cialist conference.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
No Further Bond Issue.

Washington.-Administration lead. CTS have decided tentatively against a further bond issue at this session of Congress to provide money for carry ing out the s1,OoO,OOO, 900 ship build. ing program to defeat the submarine menace. The program, however, will not be delayed, but will be financed for the present with money received through taxation and possibly by sale of liberty loan bonds.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
500, 900 AMERICANS
 10 BE IN FRANCE
PEEs-HNca EEPEE8Tfek TC FRANCE WILL sE BEGIN
 k8kG GF CUR r8G-T.

g1oa-Tae Uoe6 states VII 8e aepfesea-sa oa tae 1gHag ffonss of Europe. eota land aud seq by aa sHay e peraaps 59s99g Hasa aod z powerful force e naval vessels 1ta Eesf
 Tee Peesaag exgea z91 Q Fraaoe ea1 ne 6oaa = destroyer now hanag aewa a1hzaarlaes . tae war zone gre 8at 8ae beg.nnag Tals Sas indicated fn 9fEcis1 circles
 Beginning = oaSs 4as 6g paea for volunteers for EHs military service w11 begin. Tae regular army needs more t1aa 10000 men @ 5r1ng | to Har strength and ebe national guard requires zf9.599 additional Besides fhess 2 volunteer force of 459g999 70 AI1 aae places gf regulars 8zEa1fawn = tHs51 zae volunteers and 1ae 5e9.= 999 sslee1Fe sonsefzpts are wanted
 Wfa recruiting officers shooting at total of Haore than zG9, ,99e--an6 tiaLs 1s regarded fa War Department cir eles = 1he real test of volunteer meth oss-exery ounce c machinery s to Bs bHe8gat to bear 3o 1la these places before the draft goes into operation probably Late ln August
 The general stan plans call for an array zof approximately 1zo99o0 wita- fa . year Indeed the total will De swelled bo probably 1T9o9o9 in that period as the second increment under the conecrlDtlon bill probably will be ordered bo the colors before more 1hzn nine 1aonths ass eLapgea.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Maase lese a1s. .Wo sglt

Washington.-By refusing to revie ? Alabama proceedings, the Supreme Court put into effect decreeg award ing s19,009 damages against the G1- preme Lodge Of the Loyal Order of Moose for the death Of Donald A. Kenny during initiation al the Bir- nlingaau local lodge. He dled after receiving an electric shock from 9 branding board"
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
nemanda satiafactlon.

London.-A Madrid dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company says that the note sent by the Spanish gov ernment to Berlin in regard to the sinking of tue Spanish steamer Pa tricio demands immediate satisfaction and guarantees for the future.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Munitions Are aelzed.

Deg Moines, Ia.-A large quantity of rife cartridges and rifles was seized by federal authorities here at shack where Sergeant Herbert D. Cordell of Company E, Waterloo, CIowa) Nation al Guard, shot and killed Loe Leras- co in q running fight when guards men were detailed to raid an ambush of "gniperg."
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Retaliation May Folloa.

Washington.-Argentina's plea that 2 wheat shortage al home prevents her from exporting any Of her crop 10 the allies, is under investigation by the State Department, and if reports of surplus in the South American republic ls borne out, 2 way may be found to prevent further American coal shipments to Argentine ports.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
c p Taft nTo Army.

New Haven, conn-Charles P. Taft IL, son of former President Taft and a junior in Yale College, was enlist ed for the artillery branch of the reg ular army.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Will Build Mine sweepers,

Washington.-A considerable nun Der of mine sweepers are to be auuoa at once to the naval establlshlnens. Secretary Daniels conferred Wlth p.l vate builders on plans for gettlns 'nO craft turned out without delay.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Say Attack Is Success.

Rotterdam.-According to reports received here, the naval attack on the German submarine base Zeebrugge on the Belgian coast, was the most de. structive yet made by British war. ships.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Warm Weather To Stay.

Washington.--Th Weather Bureau announced that the appearance "cf the summer type of pressure distribu- tion" indicated warmer weather There is no probability of return to un- seasonably low temperatures for some time to come, it says.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Stock Men Pledge Aid.

Denver.--Strong support for the ad. ministratioa food control program Is contained in resolutions passed here by the Market Committee of the American National Live Stock Asso- ciatiop
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Heads Mar Risk Rurea.,

Wtshington.-Edgar Mabin of New York, an insurance expert, has been appointed superintendent of the gov. ernment War Risk Marine Insurance Bureau.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
EYnert Goes To France.

Topeka. Kan.--Clyde W. Piney of Topeka has been selected to super intend in France the setting up of British and French locomotives built in the United States
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Calls In An American.

New York.-Reorganization oy American of the governmental depa. ments of Mexico is to be under'ans. at the invitation of President Caiia- ga of that country.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Rrazll,a Status in. War.

Rio Janeiro-It is believed that Brazil will shortly revoke the decree of neutrality as affecting the war be- tween the United States and Ger many.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Sailors To RuY Bonds.

Great Lakes, Ill.-Sailors at the United States Naval Training o.@ tion here probably will buy about si' 100000 worth of Libety bonds.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
Airnlane Plant Burned.

Amsterdam.-A large airplane man.
 ufactory at Copenick near Berlin has
 been destroyed by fire. according to the Handelsblad.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
msIDEKTisIGKs DRbFT MEASURE
 TROOPS T0F F3lfT
1psn gn1sr Command g Raiof Genera Fses0ag
1ss FIRST Tg FRANCE

Exeease aes sans sS gre 1sate es s.eaesfsqr for ~ Bier SeHeeea eoe Gaee pf 21 ard e1--se ectz toaasvea Ecauteef SHang-- Declares
 Wouzr s2ser9eaa
 Wsf ~feGeuE
 Iana
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
P.Ae es.s s.teeens.-

psealseass state9eot
 gaa president Issued eze following statement a1 fHe White Rouse
 sI sasa aea aaaA myself af any rae. at tAe present stage of tse var, of the ag1Aorza aaoa conferred by the ae8 so orgz15ze volunteer divisions.
 seT9 do so would seriously interfere a91b t1e eafr31ag o9f e1 fse ealef sDc taosf immediately important purpose eoasaa2 plated bg tais legislation:
 e Df0mDf creation ss9 early ase 8f aa e4aea4e aHoy would contribute Draegesy nothing to fbe efeenye stre8gfh of rae armies aosg engaged against Germany
 Fl understand that fse section of es aet which authorizes 4he creation of volunteer divisions ia addition to ae 6raft wss added with view 10 providing aa Independent command for 81f. Roosevelt aad giving fae military aglboF3t es an opportunity to use bis fire ggor and enthusiasm recruiting ll1e forces o0w at file western front
 gt would be very agreeable 70 me to psy sif. Roosevelt this compliment and fae a3les 1l3e compliment Of sending fo their aid one of our most oisfiu- guisbeo public meu, aa ez-presi6ent, af9 has rendered many conspicuous public seryfees and proved his gallant ify in mang striking ways
 Politically too. fl would 20 doubt have 2 very fine effect and make q profound impression. Bat this Is not fhe t8Ma or fhe occasion for e08Dil- Henfs 9f for any action not calculated 10 contribute to 1be immediate success Of fbe var.
 sesks Advice From Both Sides.
 ssThe business nov fn hand is un- dramatic. practical and of scientific def ileBess and precision
 T snail aet with regard t0 lt at every step and ia every particular un. der expert and profession advice. from both sides Of the water.
 Gays He is Responsible.
 "He named many of those whom he desired 10 have designated for the service and lbey were men who cannot possibly be spared from tie too small force of officers at our command for the much more pressing and necessary duties of training regular troops 10 be put into tbe field 10 France and Bel giHm as fast as they can be got ready.
 fgIhe first troops sent to France will be taken from the present force of the regular army aad will be under the command of trained soldiers only.
 e1he responsibility for inc success fnl conduct Of our part in this great war rests upon me. l could not escape fl if would. 1 am too much inter ested in the cause we are fighting for to be interested in anything but sue cess.
 sThe issues involved are too i'm mense for me to take into considera- ton anything whatever except the best, most effective, most immediate means of military action. What these means are I know from the mouths of men who have seen war IS 1t is con duefed, who have no illusions and to whom the whole grim matter is mat. ter of business. shall center my attention upon those matters and lei everything else wait. should be deep. ly to blame should I do otherwise whatever the argument of policy or oi personal qualification of advantage.
The Pulaskian., 1917-05-25
4. fs as7sls..saf saf
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- - 9-7-7'
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SestfF lE 9sab@
 President Wilson arseseG zhat ar es55sa ourg 4enee e apprax51aa seT daas.o1 0f regular troops under esaaa81 a1 1ze essa sof1 / Psrsb- ag proceed t9 France e as eag 6 aaee = practicable General Hersa1Ig aa8 saH 5#eeeae tfs aeoeps.
 2 division contains approximately - J9a uea E s understood 4aa1 aE e S9Dyg 09 te snfaarg
 ahe usf bl Has carefully gone oHsf
 during te 6ay by brigaear xfeuers1 zr9g 5ssr. .uEe a51pc2e genera and aaesasE esae1a
 nas announced zsag esgneags af e1e guard sse called ao serroa bg August 2. ao1 ggs8ezsls estimate aa fr9sa us2aza D9 slZ asaefs 1neeaaEs training eaess troops be rsg as go forward Or aaal afeI,afasoa aea6 se ag zDes g Europe f9f me aag aaE e before 
 Alter m armF b aaf bssa per ssesea a 6saa aeases 9f congress aaa seat fs pfesaeat 51a for s1gaa- lure fae senate adopted aa amendment e f1e Naf Ha6xet bsH t9 pgt e9aser5E2- Hzaa eat lf force 1ogf aouess after Eas eae af Hae Hsfs