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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
had made exceptional time. The re-
Letters and Send to This Office

had made exceptional time. The re-
port was abroad that a lone engine
had gone ahead to test the track, but
| do not know whether it was true or
not. At Memphis we all got out and
took setting-up exercises and linn
bered up.
Tennessee and northern MISSISSIPPI
pi all reminded me very much Of Ken
lucky, perhaps the most outstanding
characteristic being the roads-the
same narrow, winding, rutty yellow
clay roads. It brought back thou
sand memories of the good times on
those old roads in the past, and | al
most wanted to get out and stay.
The country looked far from pro-
gressive-smal implanted towns and
little fields of corn and cotton scat
tered amidst a lot of waste land and
speckled with colored sloW-moving
barefooted humanity.
It was not until we had travelled
nearly all day in Mississippi that we
began to see vegetation which indi-
Gated tropical climate. We then be-
gan to look forward to New Orleans.
Swamps, palmetto and moss-hung
trees-then dusk and New Orleans.
We all clambered out eagerly. Our
band, or "would-be" band squaked
and footed and we trailed up town
and were dismissed with orders to
be at the train at p. m. That gave
us about an hour and a half. My
time was we'll occupied getting bath
for 25c that was worth a dollar.
While we were up town our train
backed down in the yards, so by the
time all struggled in and roll was
called it was after $50. We then got
under way again We had gained
twelve hours between Chicago and
New Orleans, and all were elated
over the prospects of an early arrival
at Houston.
We had scarcely got to moving be-
fore the train stopped and a company
man was picked up. He had taken
on too much spiritual stimulation and
fallen out Of a window. After that
/ little happened. | rode across the
Louisiana-Texas line on the engine
We arrived at Houston about 2 o'clock
in the afternoon but did not stop.
When we arrived at camp we found
lots of hot sun and so much dust that
we could not see much camp. There
was a swarm of trucks there to get
our supplies.
Our camp is about mile from the
railroad. We have a city of about
$4,000 men, all divided off into
streets. Each company has kitchen
and messhouse. We sleep eight men
in each large tent. AS soon as our
| electricians get busy we will have
lights in our tents.
We are each given mosquito nets
as some southern Illinois men brought
down some malaria and every meas
/ ure is being taken to prevent any
! more cases.
We are getting god eats and will
only have to eat bareback until we
| can get things organized sufficiently
to get some regular rations.
! 1t gets very hot here during the
day and is nice and cool during the
night-a1most too cool.
F.; At present I am in the officers
| quarters trying to write and keep re
ports straight, so think I will devote
, my further attentions to business.
All for now.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
Gets a Medal

William Troy, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Troy, Grove street, who is at
Fort Douglas, Utah, has received a
medal with the word "marksman" on
it, Every month contest is held
there to see who is the best marksman
and Mr.. Troy is one of the best, this
enabling him to draw larger wages.
He is also high class private.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
DANE COUNTY
PIONEER DIES

David N. Piper, who came to Wis
consin in territorial days and Lived
in Dane county since 1855, died at
$40 o'clock last night at the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. W. l.. Gillette, la
East Gorham street, Madison, after an
illness of six months. He was SO years
old April 10 last.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
Likes 1t Fine

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Argyle have re-
ceived a letter from their son Alfred,
who was formerly with company A.
He is now with Milwaukee company
and likes camp life fine. The young
man is saving his money, having sent
a substantial remittance home to place
in the bank.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
MichaeEis Is Attacked

A Berlin dispatch SAYS that the
meeting of the Reichstag on Thursday
George Ledebour social-democrat lead
err, was called to order for declaring
that all must be convinced Chancel-
lor Michaelis was absolutely incapa-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
Chancellor Michaelis Is Attacked
in the Reichstag---First Evidence
of Mutiny

Vice-Admiral Won Capelle, the Ger
man minister of marine, has resigned,
according to the Frankfurter Zeitung'
This came as a result of the recent
scandal
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
Receives Promotion

Lloyd E. Battles, son of Mr. and
Mrs. E. J. Battles, has been promoted
to corporal, and the next promotion is
near at hand. He is at QuanticO, Va.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
THIRD CAVALRY
HOLDS REUNION

The Third Wisconsin cavalry held
the annual reunion in BaraboO on
Wednesday, the event being the eigh-
teenth yearly gathering. In the e. A.
R. hall the meeting was called to or
der by the president, James Dibble.
After the singing of America" prayer
was offered by Joshua Bible OF Gaze
novia, followed by the reports OF the
secretary and treasurer. A number OF
letters were read from absent ones
and it was voted to send them full
account of the meeting.
After dinner at noon, the campfire
was held, there being short addresses
or talks by Joshua Bible, Mrs. Samuel
Briscoe, C. M. Kester, C. S. Blanchett,
Norman Simonds, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B,
Blachly, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel WEIGH,
Mrs. Emma Davis and others. There
was a vote of appreciation to w. H.
Ode for cigars.
There was a vote of sympathy eX-
tended to Mr. and Mrs. James Miles
of Reedsburg, who were not able to
be present.
Officers Elected
The following officers were elected:
Presidert-W. D. Porter.
e-president-Mrs James Dlbble.
Secretary-Mrs. Emma Davis.
Treasurer-Samuel Briscoe.
The veterans present included Dan
iel W. Worth, James Dibble, w. B.
Blachly. Frank Newell, Samuel Welch,
J. w. Harrington, George Dodd, Sam
uel Briscoe, Baraboo; J. G. Nelson,
North Freedom; Joshua Bible, Gaze
novia; c. M. Hester, Reedsburg, and
Norman SimOnds, Delton.
Many could not be present and
among those who sent letters were
the following:
Mrs. Volney Moore, 1896 Chaplain
avenue Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Witty Sparta; Mr. and Mrs. James
Hamilton, Kaukauna; Mrs. Joseph
Doppler, Baraboo; Mrs. Henry Pruyn,
Sanborne, Ia; Mrs. John Virgins,
North Freedom; Mrs. Frank Hackett,
North Freedom Mrs. Joseph Fessy,
Reedsburg; D. A. Robinson, Tecum-
sch. Okla; j. A. Woodmancy, Saw
telle, Calf; Solomon Fuller, soldiers
home, Minneapolis; Col. L. A. Cope
land, La Crosse; James Miles, Reeds
burg, and L. S. Osborne, La Crosse.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18

At Belleville, H., two white men
have been found guilty of taking part
in the July riots and given IA years.
Ten negroes have already been SEN
fenced
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
Camp Logan,
Houston, Texas,
October 3, 1917.
Dear Folks :

Dear Folks:
Here at last! We left Chicago Sun
day afternoon. 1t seemed almost like
a funeral. About noon the people be-
gan to congregate at the pier; by l
o'clock there was a mob. We march
ed from the pier to the Illinois Cen
trail station at South Water street
with all paraphernalia on our backs.
Most of the crowd marched with us.
There was much weeping and many
farewells. Occasionally some of the
friends of one of the boys would give
him a cheer. Finally the train of fif-
teen cars pulled slowly away and Chi
cago was gone. The baggage had
been loaded in the morning.
The train dragged and dragged for
at least ten miles and we begin to
think that we were in for two
weeks trip About ten miles out the
train stopped and the lad who aspired
to the position of mascot was left be-
hind. The fellows were pretty quiet
for some time, with the exception Of
the few who are always noisy, it be-
ing the first time away from home
for many. There was not attractive
scenery down through Illinois, it con-
sisting mostly of cornfields.
Our tourist cars were very comfort
able and at about s o'clock they be-
gan to call pOrters and crawl in.
Guards were posted at each end OF
each car to prevent running through
by rioters. Several asked guards to
awaken them when Cairo was reached
as they wished to see the river.
knew nothing until they began to yell
Were pulling into Memphis" We
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
Loses Trousers Enroute
Not So Much Love for Kaiser

German soldiers are not fighting so
desperately because of their love of
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
MORAL EDUCATION
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Issas1 81
Subject Discussed Before Fort
nightly Literary Club by Profess
sor Frank c. Sharp of Madison

On Friday evening at the Carnegie
Free Public library the Fortnightly
Literary club began the year, the ad-
dress being given by Professor Frank
c. Sharp, Wisconsin University, Mad
ison. He chose for his subject Moral
Education in the Public School, and
unfolded the question in highly en-
tertaining and instructive manner.
The speaker said the proper place
for education is wherever instruction
can be given. This applies to the
moral as well as the other sides of de-
velOpment. He asserted that charac-
ter-building was getting to be more
important, more and more attention
being given to the subject both in and
out of school. He said that there are
more temptations now than formerly,
all due to the advance of our civlllza-
ton. The barriers that were present
years ago have largely disappeared.
Fifty years ago getting up in the
morning, building the fire ard begin
ming the work of the day was more of
a trial than in many homes now. Many
families have gotten away from the
rude fireplace Or primitive stove to fur
nace-heated houses of steam-heated
fats. There is not much for girl to
do in a fiat, and far less for a boy
The old home and the old neighbour
hood have given way and about forty
per cent now live in cities. This means
the passing of close relationships, the
increase in temptations.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
Soldier Loses His Pants

W. S. Frazier of Madison has re
ceived a letter from his son, William
C. Frazier, Waco, telling of funny
incident as follows:
Our course was something like this:
Camp Douglas, Madison, GAINESVILLE,
Chicago, st. Louis, Springfield, Mo-,
and from there through Arkansas via
Fort Smith, through Oklahoma via
Stanton and Hugo, then by way OF
Fort Worth, Texas, to Waco.
wrote you of the hike at st. Louis At
Hugo, Oklahoma, we got out again.
The people were out in force and gave
us the glad hand. When we gOt up
on the main street it began to rain
and "rained cats and dogs" and be-
fore we got back to the train every
fellow was soaked to the skin. After
a while, when we got out of the rainy
district our train surely presented a
funny sight. 1t set all the natives
every window on both sides of the
train the fellows stretched out shirts
and. ndershirts-pants and under
pants-on their tent poles to dry. The
motion of the train filled out the
pants in great shape and afforded the
natives plenty Of amusement.
Loses Trousers Enroute
One Of the natives, however, fur
nished amusement for all of us ex
cept one poor unlucky fellow. AS we
went humming through station, one
of the men on the platform made
grab at the proudly floating KHAKI
pants, got them and the tent pole
and nearly pulled the soldier through
the window. We only had with us
the clothes we wore, so this fellow
. had to keep rolled up in blanket un
til finally we raised pair of over
alls for him.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
Developing Morals


In the University of Chicago High
school there are about 600 pupils, two
thirds of whom are boys. The moral
side of their lives is developed by
means of athletics, literary societies,
science and art clubs and the publica-
ton of a paper and magazine. All OF
these activities have directors or adj
visors from the faculty, and the speak
err believes that the right kind of an
athletic director holds the develop
ment of the moral side of the boy
largely in his hand.
At Two Rivers, Wis, much has been
done by the pupils of the schools in
improving the cemetery, creating a
park, providing lighthouses on the lake
shore, and other civic needs.
The Study of Biography
Professor Sharp advocated the study
of Thomas Arnold and William
George in their development Of the
young. He would have the youth read
biography, such as that Of Franklin
Lincoln, Booker T. Washington, Rob
ert E. Lee and others who were never
rich yet who achieved success in the
world. BY this means much of ethics
can be unconsciously instilled in the
youth, much better than by direct
statement.
Many go through life half awake
not realizing the great good that may
no communicated
The subject was informally dis
cussed by a number Of those in the
audience. Several of the former pu-
pills of Professor Sharp were present
and enjoyed short visit with him.
Professor Sharp was accompanied
by Mrs. Sharp and while here they
were guests of the Misses Gattiker on
Seventh street.
The next meeting of the club will be
on October &c at the Presbyterian
manse when Rev. E. c. Henke will
discuss "The japanese Question"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18
From Chicago to Houston

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Douglas, North
Freedom, have received a letter from
their son Veo, who went with Chicago
troops to Houston. The young man
graduated from Berea college, Berea,
XIV, a year ago last June, and since
has been in Chicago. The letter runs
&C follows.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18

received a letter from their son, Ran
dali Herfort, an extract from which
follows:
Camp Macarthur.
Waco, Texas.
October 8, 1917.
My Dear Folks:
Today I am in charge of quarters
and have struck it lucky. Last night
we had a genuine sandstone; it blew
so hard that it pulled up a great many
tent stakes. The dust was so dense a
person could not see 100 feet and the
temperature dropped down to 60 in
a very short time. | put on my sweat
er and my hands got quite cold while
writing this letter. The boys are all
alkali dust is very painful to the eyes.
Well, Pa, the sixth regiment is all
broken up, and SO is our company |.
However, we are still together, wait
ing for our transfer | have been trans
ferred to a motor truck train and will
retain my corpOralship. [ will drive
a large Jeffrey qud and have six men
as helpers. The driver has complete
charge of the truck. The helpers do
the oiling and other work necessary.
There is no drilling Or parading, or
any of the formalities connected with
the infantry When | get through driv-
ing | am through until l am called out
again. Will have no regular hours.
AS soon as we get our transfer will
sand you my new address and until
then my old address is good to COM
pany I. Am feeling better than ever.
Just came from the hospital with three
OF our boys, who have been quite sick.
With best wishes to all, from your son
RANDALL.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-10-18

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herfort have
received a letter from their son, Ran
dali Herfort, an extract from which
follows:
Evening capital news., 1917-01-09
MOTORS TO AID A DOG
UNCLE SAM WANTS
AN EXPERT ON WOOL

Washington, Jan. 9.-"Specialists In
marketing wool" are to be given an
opportunity to try for positions In
Uncle Sans employ at civil service
examina tions to be held today in the
principal cities throughout the coun-
try. Tho positions are new to the
federal service and will be under the
supervision OF the bureau of markets
and rural organization of the de-
partment of agriculture.
The duties of the specialists will
be to supervise or to assist in in
yestigations and the preparation Of
publications relative to the methods
and costs of marketing wool, includ-
ing agencies and facilities concerned
in the various marketing processes,
preparation. chasing, packing, ship
ment. sale and distributions co-opera-
tive marketing organizations; the de-
velopment of marketing standards for
the classification and quotation of
wool; collection and distribution OF
reports on current market supplies,
movements and prices and related
matters pertaining to the Improvement
Of wool marketing conditions.
Evening capital news., 1917-01-09
CLEVER RUSE USED
BY BELGIANS TO GET
OUT OF THE COUNTRY

Maastricht, Netherlands. Jan. e.-An
ingenious ruse, smacking of pirate
Yarns. has just enabled 40 Belgians to
get safely out of Belgium. A tugboat
lay on the River Meuse at Haccourt
early one morning. guarded by three
German soldiers. One or two Belgians
casually approached and entered into
conversation with the sentries, the Sc
quel to a friendly chat being an invi-
tation to have a drink at the nearest
hostelry. Here a sleeping potion was
adroitly introduced in the unsuspect-
ing Germans glasses. and few min
utes later the sentries were carried
aboard the boat in a helpless condi-
tion.
Three Belgians quickly donned their
uniforms. the rest of the fugitive party
had already taken up their quarters be-
low. and the tugboat was soon steam
ing Holland wards. the German war
flag flying, bravely at the masthead.
Arrived at the lock. orders were I'M
periously shouted and once safely on
the other side the little boat sped
at full speed. swapping the
wire that stretched across the bound
airy and being soon afterwards run
ashore on Dutch territory.
With borrowed plumes restored TO
them, the abducted Germans were givv
en- due directions concerning the way
back to Belgium.
Evening capital news., 1917-01-09
PORTO RICO REGIMENT HAS
A LONG WAITING LIST

San Juan, Porto Rico, Jan. al
though the Porto Rico regiment Of in
fantry has been almost doubled in the
number of enlisted men since the pas
sage Of the army reorganization act by
congress, last July. there is again a
waiting list. 1t had been a wo-bat-
TALON organization. but now has the
full regimental strength of 1900 men.
II has never been difficult to get
men to enlist in the regiment and it is
believed to be among the very few
bodies of organized soldiers any place
in the world that has maintained a
waiting list. The percentage of deser-
tions has been the lowest of any Or
ganization in the United States army.
Evening capital news., 1917-01-09
SUFFRAGE LOOMS
BEFORE NEW MEXICO

Santa Fe n. NJ, Jan. "a pro-
posal to submit an equal suffrage
amendment to the voters tops the list
of prospective measures to be dealt
with at the hands of the New Mex
leo Legislature which convenes TO-
day for its regular session The suf-
frage amendment and several other
proposed measures affecting the legal
rights of women are to be pushed by
the New Mexico Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs. Other matters that will
probably be brought before the law
makers daring their 60day session
include a primary and election law
the adoption of an executive budget
system for all state appropriations,
the Improvement of educational fa-
cilities, and several measures for the
betterment of the highways.
Evening capital news., 1917-01-09
PLAN TO CULTIVATE
ALL VACANT LAND IN
THE BRITISH ISLES

London, Jan. 9.-The scarcity of
food stuffs has led the board of agri-
culture to empower local authorities
TO use vacant building land for food
crops. The Vacant Land Cultivation
society, n pet scheme of the late Jo-
seph Fels, who was widely known in
the United States. has already been
entrusted by the government with the
whole work in London, and will be
able, through the London County
Council, to acquire any untaxed land
that Is suitable. The society allots
small pieces of land to families for
cultivation purposes At present the
society has about 500 holders working
some so acres around London.
Apart from public gardens and parks
there are $4,000 acres of idle land in
London, and experience has shown
that London land is capable of produc-
ing at war prices well over $500 worth
of food per acre. So great Is the pub
lie interest in the scheme that the
Vacant Land society is being showed
under by applications from every kind
of person, many of them "land-hun-
cry countrynen settled in London.
Evening capital news., 1917-01-09
WILL BUILD MEMORIAL TO
DEAD POET OF BELGIUM

Adinkerke. Belgium, Jan. BY or
der of King Albert. the body of Emile
Nerhaeren, the Belgian poet who re-
Gently was killed accidentally while
boarding n train at Havre. has been
brought here to rest In Belgian soil.
His temporary grave is hidden under
mound of flowers in the local ceme
terry where the new-made graves Of
Belgian soldiers now greatly outnum-
ber the rain washed headstones of the
departed villages. 1t was the special
wish of the queen that Nerhaeren
should be buried among the dunes he
loved 50 well, and here, some day,
when the invaders are gone, suit
able memorial will be built.
Evening capital news., 1917-01-09
CHICAGO CHIEF OF
POLICE ARRESTED
FOR CORRUPTION
States Attorney Charges
Most of the Captains and
Lieutenants Of Depart
ment Involved !

Chicago, Jan. 9.-Maclay Hoyne.
states attorney, promised further ar
rests today in the investigation into
the alleged police corruption ring,
whose vice manipulations he charged
netted thousands OF dollars annually.
Hoyne charged that a great majority
of police captains and lieutenants of
Chicago were involved in the charges
which resulted In the arrests last night
of Charles G. Healey. chief of police;
Martin White. police lieutenant, and
three others on warrants charging ex-
tortion, conspiracy and bribery.
Four women said to be keepers of
immoral resorts, were arrested today.
Warrants have been issued for the ar
rest of three police officers, one being
confidential secretary to Chief Healey.
LEvlEs ON RESORTS.
Mr.. Hoyne alleges that Chief Healey
was one Of q number Of men who ac-
cepted a share of contributions levied
on Illegal resorts. Others Of the al
legged ring were arrested as follows:
Thomas Costello. alleged collector of
the tribute; Mike de Pipe" Heitler,
former alleged head of old west side
tenderlon district; Lieutenant Martin
White of the Lake street police sta
ton, and William Skidmore. saloon
keeper. and politician. The arrests
took pl;ee in Costello's office.
Mr.. Hoyne said that collections usu-
ally were made on Mondays; that ap-
proximately $1,000 was on hand for
division in Costello's office when the
raid by Hoynes detectives was made,
and that Superintendent Healey's
share was usually delivered to him at
his home.
TRACED TO CHIEFS HOME.
The states attorney added that on
several occasions Costello had been
traced to the chiefs home.
Mr.. Hoyne said that he had lost
hope that the city administration
headed by Mayor William Hale
Thompson, would check the Carnival
of crime" in this city.
Last fall" he said, Il promiseo
that l would clean up Chicago. l was
reelected, and now l am going to
make that promise good"
Evening capital news., 1917-01-09
INCREASE IN PRICE OF
THE NECESSITIES IN JAPAN

Toxic, Jan. ADMINISTRATORS esti-
mate that there is rise of 80 per cent
over last year in the price of necessi-
ties IN Japan and the tendency is to-
ward still higher level. Sugar has
increased 2o-30 per cent, salmon 5o-1O0
per cent. wine 20 per cent. beans 30 40
per cent, grain 1920 per cent, canned
goods 1920 per cent and fuel 90 per
cent. The cost of cloth, apparel and
oils has also increased.
Wages have risen but many people
not connected with the present pros
perity are meeting hard times.