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The midland journal., 1917-07-06

the pop-eyed youth explained. Taking
pasteboard box from his pocket, he
removed heroin tablet therefrom and
crushed it; the powder he held in the
indentation between the base of his
closed thumb and first finger, known
as "the thimble;" then, with a quick
inhalation. he drew the drug up his
nostrils. Have an angel?" he in
quired, offering the box.
Jim accepted, but Young Sullivan
declined.
What's the news?" the latter in
quired.
1--WE seen Goldy," replied Jim.
Mother and 1 will call on Merkle at
three. finally got her to consent"
Sullivan shook his head. HE might
fall, but 1 doubt it. How does your
sister feel?"
That's the trouble. She's square,
and we can't use her." Jim explained.
"Some doll!" admiringly commented
Armistead, the third member of the
group. Armistead had once been
famed in vaudeville for dancing, but
the drug habit had destroyed his en-
durance, and with it his career. "She's
a perfect thirty-six, all right. She
could rip a lot of coin loose If she
tried.''
At this moment Mr. Melcher, freshly
perfumed and talcumed, entered the
room. His white hair was arranged
with scrupulous nicely; his pink face,
as unwrinkled as his immaculate at
tire, was beaming with good-humor.
"Well, boys, I'm the pay-car," he
smiled.
Harmon came through, eh?" Sulli-
van inquired eagerly.
"Not exactly; we compromised. Quick
sales and small profits; that's busi-
ness"
How strong did he go?" queried Ar
instead.
"Now, what's the difference, so long
as you get yours? Photography is a
paying business" Melcher laughed
agreeably.
"Sure! I'll bet Sarony is rich"
Young Sullivan carelessly accepted the
roll Of currency which Melcher tossed
him, and the others did likewise.
'I suppose that's curtain for u.s."
Jim said, regretfully.
"It is. The rest is Lilas' affair"
"Say, will the old man fall again 2"
queried Armistead.
He's going to marry herv The
three others stared at him in amaze
ment. "Rightw confirmed Melcher.
'She's got a strangle hold on him.
Hmm! Maybe we haven't lost the
last car yet" Sullivan ventured.
Jim seconded the thought. "She's
got an ace buried somewhere. There's
lot more in her head than hairpins.
1 wish Merkle would marry my sister,"
"Not a chance" Melcher declared.
you'll be lucky to shake him down for
a few thousand. How about Wharton?
Will she stand for him?"
Jim frowned, and his voice was
rough as he replied:
"I'll make her stand for him-if it's
a marry"
Hes a lush; If you got him stewed
he might go that far. 1t has been done;
but, of course, it's all up to the girl.
Anyhow, If he balks at the altar we
might get him for something else"
I'm not sure I'll need any help in
this" Jim looked up coldly. eff he
marries her, that ends it; if we have
to frame him, Of course I'll split"
How are you going to frame him,
with a square dame like Lorelei?"
asked Armistead.
Frame both of them," Melcher said,
shortly. ''By the way, he's a gambler,
too, isn't he? Bring him in some
night, Jim, and I'll turn for him my
SELF
''Save his cuff buttons for me-"
laughed Young Sullivan, idly riffiing
the cards. Gee! Money comes easy
to some folks. Don't you guys never
expect to do any honest work?'
The midland journal., 1917-07-06

There just isn't enough for all of US
unless L graft like the other girls"
Merkle broke out impatiently: Make
an end of it. I'll finance you" She
laughed little harshly. Don't think
for an instant that I'd venture to ex-
pect anything in return. l won't
trouble you; l won't even see you.
Nobody will ever know. I wouldn't
miss the money, and I'd really love to
do it. You tried to do me favor"
There's no use arguing"
"Well, don't be stubborn or hasty.
You could use-say, ten thousand dol
lars. 1t would keep you going very
nicely, and really it's only the price
of a new auto"
The midland journal., 1917-07-06
know that she and your brother had

know that she and your brother had
called?'
Lorelei shook her head; she felt sick
with dread of his next words.
"Tt was very-unpleasant, fear, for
all of u.s."
"What did they-want?" The girl
was still smiling but her lips beneath
the paint were dry.
'They felt that I had-er-involved
you in a great deal of notoriety. From
what they said judged that you
shared their feelings" He paused awk-
wardly once more, and she motioned
him to continue. "We didn't get on
very well, especially your brother and
I; for he presumed to-criticize my re-
lations with you and-er-my motive
in taking you to ride the other night.
1 believe l was quite rude to him; in
fact, l had the watchman eject him,
not daring to trust myself" N
"They asked for-moneyT Lorelei
averted her face, for she could not
bear to meet his frank eyes.
"Yes-what considered great deal
of money. 1 understood they repre-
sented you. They didn't insist, how
ever; they offered me a choice"
"Choice! OF what?"
"Well-I inferred that marriage
would undo the wrong 1 had"
"Oh-hv Lorelei rose with a gasp.
Bravely she stilled the tremor Of her
lips. "Tell me-the rest"
"There isn't much more. Your moth
er was quite hysterical and-noisy. To-
day a lawyer came to see me. He
offers to settle the whole matter, but
1 prefer dealing directly with you"
DO you think I knew anything
about it?" she cried, Indignantly.
mo, do not think so now. Yester-
day was too much surprised and too
angry to know just what did think.
It's perfectly true, however, that was
to blame for the unfortunate outcome
Of the ride, and 1 want to make
amends for any injury"
Weren't you injured, too, by the
publicityT
Merkle showed his teeth in a mirth-
less smile.
That's neither here nor there"
"Please-leave me, and-let me
think this over. I must do something
quickly, or-I'l smother"
I'm glad 1 came,' said he, rising.
"I'm glad I made sure"
$50 am I. What you have told me
has made great difference in-every
thing Don't allow them to" She
hesitated and her voice broke. ~
can't say it. You must think I'm
unspeakable."
He shook his head gravely. "No, I
merely think you are very unfortu-
nate think you need help more than
any girl ever knew"
81 do. l do"
"But 1 am not the one to give it
at least not the kind Of help you need"
"I'll need help more than ever-after
tonight"
"Yes? Why?"
Because I'm going to leave home"
Lorelei's head was up, and she spoke
with note of defiance.
"Then perhaps can do something"
He seated himself again. 'You will
need money"
"Oh, no. I have my salary and the
other revenues you know about.
have kept my family for two years."
"Work won't hurt you, but why
force yourself to go ON with those
other things? They're not to your
liking, I'm sure"
"My mother and father must live.
There isn't enough-don't you see?
The midland journal., 1917-07-06

Most mothers deserve all the
love and kindness their children
can bestow on them, but occa-
sionalIy q mother is a heartIess
beast. Would young woman
be Justified in seeing her moth
er go to the poorhouse if she
discovered that the mother had
plotted literally to sell her to
a wealthy, drunken profligate?
The midland journal., 1917-07-06

Do you believe that Merkle is
perfectly truthful and decent
in his offer to give Lorelei
financial aid? Is she doing the
right thing in deserting her
people, even though they are
using her simply as tooI2
The midland journal., 1917-07-06

lTo BE coNTINUED.)
The midland journal., 1917-07-06

the table and greeted its occupants
cheerily. In response to Jim's invita-
ton Bob drew up a fourth chair, seat
ed himself, and began to beam upon
Lorelei. Noting the faint line of an
noyance between her brows he
laughed.
Retreat is cut off," he announced,
complacently. Escape Is hopeless.
I've left orders to have the windows
barred and the doors walled up"
"Eh? What's the idea?" inquired
Pope.
Wharton answered sadly: "My van
ity has suffered the rudest jolt of its
young career; mourn the death Of a
perfectly normal and healthy self-con-
ceit, age twenty nine. Services at
noon; friends and relatives only"
"Oho! You've heard the seductive
song Of the Rhine maidenY Pope's
eyes were twinkling.
"Eh?-Tm tangled up like a basket
of ticker tape. You see, Campbell, l
drink: candor cOmpels me to acknowl-
edge that much. In a moment of folly
was indiscreet, and ever since have
been trying to apologize. In short, I'm
in Dutch, and there sits the adorable
cause of my sorrows"
In spite of Wharton's reproachful
tone, the gaze he bent upon Lorelei
was ood-humored, and she saw that
he was in a mood different to any she
| hoI hi fv 10 h
was sober, or nearly so, and he was
plainly determined to make her like
him.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
HAS BIBLE ITO YEARS OLD

M. Littlejohn brought in for our
inspection Monday a bible of truly
venerable age 1t was printed IN
1747 and is therefore 10 years old.
The book gives evidence that it is
extremely old from the color of the
paper and the style of type, but
practically all of the volume can be
easily read.
According to the title page of
this bible, it had just been newly
translated by command of King
James, the reigning sovereign,
whose title was given as king of
Great Britain, France and Ireland,
and Defender of the Faith
This bible is owned by Mr. Little
johns son-in-law, Ralph Goldsmith,
and has been in the Goldsmith fam
lily for many generations. 1t con-
tains a record of births and deaths,
written in ink and still plainly
legible, from 1866 to 1774.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
PATRIOTIC PROGRAM

The following patriotic program
will be given on the highschool
grounds, Friday, May 25 at 2:3O and
6:45 p. M:
Flag Raising, "Star Spangled Ban
ner" 49,. Jr. III. S. orchestra
Scarf Drill ....S. S. Upper Grades
Original Flag Drill -. -. -.
-. 80. Nv. S. Kindergarten
Tableau, John Smith and Poca-
hontas" -. IS. S. Boy and Girl
Selection -. ..Jr. HI. S. orchestra
Folk Dance. 'Ace of Diamonds.
-. -. wv. S. Lower Grades
Song, Lets All Be Americans Now
-. -. -. School Pupils
Drill, Surrender Of Corvallis
80. -. w. S. Lower Grades
Tableau, signing of Declaration of
Independence" -. III. S. Boys
Flag Drill wv. S. Lower Grades
Selection -. ..Jr. H. S. Orchestra
Colonial Minuet. S. S. Lower Grades
IdDlCdu SuII6uuGi OI LSS
-. -. -. -. III. S. Boys
Coming of Uncle Sam -. -.
-. 49,. IS S.: Kindergarten
Military Drill. w. S. Upper Grades
Maypole Dance -. .Jr. H. S. Girls
Tableau, "Uncle Sam to the Rescue
-. -. H. S. Boys and Girls
Flag salute (Color Squad Of H. S.
Students) -. ....School Pupils
America" -. 49,. ..... Audience
This is a free program to which
everyone is cordially invited. Ice
cream cones will be sold to defray
expenses incurred by making of cos
tunes, etc. Following the program,
the audience is asked to visit the
school exhibit in the gymnasium and
the lower floor of the main part of
the building. Remember the date.
Let us make the entertainment an
other grand patriotic occasion for
Ladysmith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
UNION NJ e TING
PATRIOTIC SERVICE PACKS THE
CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO
THE DOORS
MANY PEOPLE ARE TURNED AWAY
Rev. BirreII Sums Up Events Lead
ing to Crisis.-Presentaticn
Address by Rev. Harrison

The Christian church was packed
to the doors sunday evening by the
people who attended the union patrl-
otic service, quite a number being
turned away. The program was most
inspiring, both to patriotism and
clean manhood
Rev. John Birrell made the prin-
cipal address, which was masterful
resume of events from the beginning
Of the great world war up to the
present crisis and the entry of the
United States into the fray.
Rev Fred Harrison, of the Con-
gregational church, presented the
cavalry boys with the bibles and
made his address an eloquent per-
sonal appeal to the boys of the troop
to so conduct themselves that their
uniforms would be the smybol of
true manhood, integrity and bravery
Scripture readings were given by
Rev. w. H. Storm, of the Church
of Christ. The Scandinavian Luth-
eran pastor, Rev. John Ritland, pre-
sided over the meeting.
Besides selections by Reichl's or
chestra, the musical numbers includ-
ed the singing of patriotic songs in
which all participated, also numbers
by the male quartet and solo by Mrs.
Geo. Diedrich.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
CHANGING MARRIAGE LAW

f, Madison, May 14.-In the new uni
form marriage law, the legislature
has taken another whack at hasty
weddings. Both houses have passed
the bill, and it awaits the governors
signature 1t provides publicity and
time to think it over.
The application of the groom for O..
license, together with the name of
the bride-to-be, will be posted On
bulletin board at the county clerks
office for five days before the license
is issued Anyone who believes he
has reasonable ground can raise an
objection. In case objection is raised,
the county judge takes a hand and
decides whether the wedding bells
shall ring. A $50 fine is provided for
county clerks who fail to live up to
the law. A license costs so cents,
the same as now.
Women will Indirectly be brought
under the eugenic marriage law if
the Pullen bill is concurred in. 1t
has passed the senate, and is in the
assembly committee of public well
fare. 1t does not require general
certlficatiOn of health, as is the case
under the eugenic law. Instead it
provides that no person who has
ever been afflicted with either of
the social diseases shall contract
marriage or be granted license un-
til he or she furnishes the clerk is
suing the license a certificate from
a physician or state laboratory set
ting forth that the communicable
stage has been passed The maxi
mum penalties are $1O0 fine or three
months in Jail. The bill is worded
to apply to men as well as women.
The senate has also passed another
bill by Pullen empowering the state
board of health, on reports by ply
sicians, to commit to county or state
institutions persons who refuse to
take proper treatment or precautions
when suffering from veneral disease.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
DIED

Mrs. Frederick Sillman died Thurs
day, May 10th, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. William Kehl at
Watertown, Wis, where Mr. and
Mrs. Sillman had gone a short
time ago On a visit. Death was
caused by pneumonia.
Deceased had reached the age of
67 years, months and 25 days and
is survived by her husband, three
sons, two daughters and fourteen
grandchildren, nearly all of whom
were present at the funeral.
The remains were brought to this
city Saturday and the funeral was
held Monday. A short service was
held at the home of her son, Theo,
followed by services at the German
Lutheran church. Rev. Baumbach Of
ficiating. Burial was at Riverside.
Deceased was born in Germany
Oct. IA, 1S49. She was married on
the 9Th of March, 1874, to Mr.. Fred
erlck S1llman. In Aprld, 1880, Mr..
and Mrs. Sillman came to America,
settling in Kewaunee county, Wis,
where they lived for 80. years In
April. 1910, they came to Rusk coun-
ty, and have since resided on a
farm 4 miles south Of this city.
To their union was born 10 chill
dren, the three oldest ones in Ger
many and seven in Kewaunee coun-
ty. Five children have preceded
their mother in death; 5 living:
sons living near Ladysmith. and 2
daughters, Mrs. Otto Roggenbau, of
Kewaunee county, and Mrs. William
Kehl of Watertown, Wis.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
DIES AT HOSPITAL

At ST. Joseph's hospital at Marsh
field Wednesday, occurred the death
of Fred Schmidt, aged 6 years, 8
months and days, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Schmidt, who live a mile
south of this city. Death was caused
by spinal meningitis, following an
operation for mastoid injection. Fred
had been taken to the hospital about
two weeks previously.
The remains were brought home
Thursday morning. The funeral was
held from the Baptist church this af-
ternoon, Rev. O'Bierne officiating,
and burial was made at Riverside.
Mrs. Eugene Preston, of Minneap-
oils, mother of Mrs. Schmidt, arrived
here yesterday to attend the funeral.
Mrs. A. E. Foster, sister Of Mr.
Schmidt, came up today from
Stanley.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
CAVALRY BOYS TRIP

Sundays automobile trip for the
cavalry troop was not the success it
should have been, owing to the fail
ure of many to show up with their
cars in time after agreeing to be on
hand. However, most of the cavalry
boys and several young men not
members of the troop who slipped in
made the trip and enjoyed the re-
ception given them at each Of the
towns visited. At Weyerhaeuser,
Bruce and Glen Flora the people
turned out in considerable numbers,
and at the latter place there was
a parade of the children in honor of
the visitors.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES

The highschool boys were no
match for the Bruce boys at baseball
last Saturday.
Frederick Schiotz, who few
weeks ago won the local w. c. T.
U. essay contest with his essay ON
"Alcohol and Crime" has just re-
ceived word that he has also been
successful in the district contest.
His essay will now be sent to the
state contest.
Upon the recommendation of the
teachers in charge, the senior enter
tainment scheduled for tonight was
cancelled. The near approach to the
examination time and commencement
activities made rehearsals difficult
The efforts of the class will be dl-
rected to the perfection of the class
day and commencement programs.
The attention of the public is
strongly directed to the announce
ment of the school patriotic pro-
gram, which will be given on the
highschool grounds Friday afternoon
and evening at 2:30 and 6:45 re-
spectively. The program is free
one and the public is most cordially
invited to be present. The audience
is asked TO attend the exhibit of the
local schools in the gymnasium and
on the lower floor of the highschool
building after the program. 1t is
hoped that Ladysmith will make
this meeting a grand patriotic occa-
sion. The complete program is found
elsewhere on this page.
The junior prom and reception last
Friday night was a distinct credit
to the junior class. 1t was declared
by many to have been the best ever
given in Ladysmith. Simplicity, ex-
cellence and effectiveness marked
everything from the banquet supper
to the decorations
The Patriotic Garden Contest con-
Quoted by the Woman's Study Club
in cooperation with the city schools
has 1872 members. The st. Mary's
pupils and the model department. of
the Rusk County Training School
are also cooperating. OF this num-
Der, 1877 have gardens of their own
and As will be supplied with gardens
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
DIsINFEcT ST, % POTATOES
Suggestions From County Repre-
sentative To insure
Good Crop

Many potatoes are being used for
seed this year that would be cast
aside under normal conditions. The
disinfecting of this seed by soaking
in corrosive sublimate or Tornado
hyde is recommended as measure
that will tend to improve the germ
ination and lessen the danger of
common scab, black leg and black
scurf.
It is considered better to treat the
potatoes before they are cut into
seed.
The forma1dehyde treatment con-
sists of soaking the potatoes for two
hours in a solution made by adding
one pint of water to thirty gallons
of water.
The corrosive sublimate treatment
is more effective than the formalde-
hyde Dissolve two ounces of the
corrosive sublimate salt in hot water
and dilute to, fifteen gallons. This
is deadly poison. Use with great
care. 1t must be kept in wooden
vessel as it attracts metal. Seed,
so treated must not be used for eat
ing purposes and must be kept out
of the reach of the animals. The
potatoes should remain in the corro-
sive sublimate solution for one and
one-half hours. Sprouting potatoes
are injured by treatment and it is
not recommended to treat potatoes
which have we'll advanced sprouts.
The potatoes should be removed
from the solution and spread out on
the floor of hay NOW or in some
shade and allowed 20 remain there
until they are cut for planting.
1t is recommended that potatoes
which are to be planted within the
next two weeks should now be
placed in a warm shady place where
they will warm up" and the sprouts
form This will hasten the growth
of the crop by several days.
G. NJ. HOUSEHOLDER,
County Agent.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
INSPECT 7 R D D P
EIGHTY-TWO MEN IN LINE FOR
REVIEW BY COLONEL
MORGAN
CAPT. HADDEN'S APPOINTMENTS
Officer Prcnounces Drill Ground Sat
isfactory.-Twenty Men Still
Needed for War Strength

Col George II. Morgan, of the
United States army, and Capt. Carl
Penner, of Cavalry Troop "a" Mil
waukee were here Wednesday and
inspected the local cavalry troop.
The inspection was made in the
evening at the gymnaGum and 81
men were in line. On Col. Morgan's
favorable report, which is confidently
expected, the troop will be formally
accepted as a unit of the First
Regiment of cavalry, wisconsin
National Guard
The officers inspected the fair
grounds and pronounced it ideal for
drilling. They also inspected the
h1tching barn owned by Kinyon &
Scott as an available and suitable
place for armory and stable.
There are still about twenty men
needed to bring the troop up to full
war strength, but of this number
nearly half are already 'in sight"
Other towns that will be represent
ed in this regiment will be Milwau-
kee, Merrill, Kenosha, Lake Geneva,
Grand Rapids, Stevens Point, Eau
Claire and probably Sheboygan.
Captain Hadden has announced the
following appointments:
Corporals-Ray Spear, Jacob Frei-
tag, Levi Houts, Eldon A. Preston,
E. Francis Bye, Eugene K. Brainerd,
Neil Miller.
Troop Clerk-Dean Cardinal.
Sergeants-Ralph Drum, first;
William Luell, supply; Alex Magnus,
mess; Franklin Long, stable; Clyde
Hebard, Lester Mcknight, Gerald
Maloney.
Farrier-S. NOrdin.
Buglers-Ray e. Lane, Donald
Dilley.
Contrary to the impression that
many seem to have, the troop has
not yet been mustered into service
Nothing definite is known as to
when this will occur.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-05-18
MARRIED AT VALPARAISO, IND.


Leonard G. Johnson and Gladys
Marie Wagner, two of Valparalso's
we'll known and popular young peo-
pie were united in marriage last
Sunday evening, Rev. Bauer perform
ing the ceremony.
Mr.. Johnson is a graduate Of the
college of chemistry and pharmacy
here at the university, and the bride
has been valparaiso resident for
several years. They will reside in
Chicago, Mr.. Johnson being employed
as chemist at the U. S. Steel Cor
porations' plant there A host of
Valparaiso friends tender them their
best wishes.
Mr. Johnson formerly attended the
Ladysmith highschool and a large
circle of Rusk county friends will no
doubt be interested in the above
item.