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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-24

Blue Jay coffee, per round --a--23e.
Silver Buckle tea, per pound ---4ocs
Calumet Bak. Powder, lib. can--23c=
Large package Postum Cereal. -23c,
Choice dried prunes, per pound 15e=
Choice dried peaches. per ab. --12Eae~
Hersey's Cocoa, 1a-pound can---~23c
Peanut butter, per poundg-,-- -42oc.
Milk, small size -------4------@--o6
Milk, large size, .,----4-----------f2c.
Soy beans. per tpound z------12I2c.
Large can pork and beans ------d5c.
Van Camp,sxpork & beans, 12Ia to1J1scs
Early June peas, per can--------12c
Pink salmon, per can -4-e4s<-----f5c.
Silver Bucklesred salmon, per can CSC.
Macaroni, per package -----4----- foc.
Soda, per package, --S4-- 44------o7c
Comb honey, per pound -2oc:
Yeast Foam two for ------v-----o5o.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17

Petrograd. May i7.--Fraternizing
between Russian and Teutonic SOL
diers has stopped along practically
all the northern front. according to
a Nord Sud Agency dispatch receiv-
ed today. The cessation Of friendly
relations was caused by one incident.
which. II was said. brought home to
the Slav troops the duplicity Of the
Germans and the hint that the Teu-
tons had some ulterior purpose he
hind their efforts. II happened on a
sector OF the Riga front. A certain
Russian regiment had withstood all
German Establishments to come ont
and talk over things. The position
held by this regiment was over
whelmed by asphyxlating gases. in
tense rifle and artillery fire and n
hurricane OF hand grenades and
trench mortars. Mines were explod-
ed near by
The Nord-Sud dispatch declared
German guns now were roaring over
a great part OF the front since the
soldiers stopped fraternizing. hut
that Russian army morale was being
excellently maintained. despite this
continuous pounding.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
INCREASE TAXES
ON BIG INCOMES
To Raise More Immediate Funds
Revenue Bill IL Amended by
Heavy Taxes ON Wealthy

Washington. May 17.-Radical
revamping of the revenue bill. with
startling increases In taxes on big
incomes 80 the war will be made
pay-ss-we-go. was forecast by the
action today.
Acting In committee OF the whole,
the house adopted an amendment by
Lenroot. raising the surtax on In
comes Of over 10000. This action
followed the adoption OF an amend
ment late yesterday increasing the
sur-tax on incomes OF $4,000 and
over.
Four hundred and forty-five mil
lion dollars additional must be made
to the $500. 900. 900 revenue bill
now before the house. making II to-
tai S2,245, 900 900, Chairman Kitch-
In OF the ways and means committee,
told the house.
The climax was reached late today
when the house increased by 25 per
cent all sur-taxes on incomes be-
tween $4,000 and s1.000.000 and
put a 45 per cent tax on the amount
by which all incomes exceed 81 .000,-
900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
SECRETARY OF WAR WRITES TO
SENATOR THAT TROOPS WILL
NOT BE CALLED NOW
SMALL STOCK SUPPLIES CAUSE
Labor supply for Counuy's Harvest
Win Not Bc interviewed With
by Conscription

Washington. May 1.-THE arst
100000 men under the new selec-
tive service bill will not DO called
until about September |, II became
known today.
Secretary OF War Baker. In u let
ter TO Senator Jones OF Washington,
aaid that the delay In the call is due
To the depleted state OF war sup
plies"
senator Jones had written Baker
asking IL oonseript OF troops would
be made before the harvest OF crops,
Bakers reply said that owing to
the depleted state OF supplies. III
hlll not be practical TO cali out the
nrst 100000 men until about Sep
tembcr l." and that therefore. there
viii be no appreciable interference
with the labor supply OF the country
until that date"
Baker addca that when the men
are called they will have to De con.
tinuously trained TO the colors until
they ara sent abroad, As the period
Of training before they are sent win
al best be all too short" he added.
in justice to the men. II mus, be
Intensive and continued,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
RUSSIA SEEMS To HAVE
PASSED ACUTE CRISIS
Committee of Soldiers and Wsrkmen Meets With Duma
Leaders and Agrees On Cabinet Which Il Is Believed
VIII Command Full Support

One thing which II seems has had
great effect In stopping the inter
necine strife among factions here is
the series OF statements printed In
Russian newspapers from promin-
ent Americans. urging complete
democracy and unity OF effort to oust
autocratic Germany. Today the
statements OF Hamilton Holt, New
York editor. and number OF Am
erican socialists that the United
States does not seek and does not
favor ACKNOWLEDGMENT In the war,
were received with especial favor.
An understanding OF what the SOL
diers' and workmen's council really
amounts to Is essential. As a mat
ter OF fact, the workmen's and SOL
diers' delegates have practically
usurped the place formerly held
theoretically-in Russian admins
trative affairs by the duma. The
delegates are representatives OF the
Russian people themselves.
When the revolution succeeded,
the people began to consider some
way OF taking advantage OF the
lessons in cooperation and popular
rule and the experience they had
gained In the zemstvo and other CO.
operative societies under the old re-
gime. Such organizations as the
Zemstyo many times saved Russia un-
der the old order by assuring proper
food to troops at the front and en-
deavoring to balance distribution OF
food. Many OF the present leaders
OF the ministry were prominent in
these organizations--having become
prominent because they were orig
inally chosen by the people,
But with the revolution a success.
the people began electing delegates
to meet In the duma building to act
as sort OF zemstvo organization to
aid in governmental administration,
Workmen all over Russia met in
barracks, trenches. workshops and
peasants-including women--in all
settlements, to choose representa-
tives. These delegates FASTENED to
Petrograd. Entirely unofficial. they
nevertheless. really constitute the
nearest approach to the voice of the
people" now possible in Russia.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
TEUTONS ARE NO LONGER PLAYING P0SSUM
BUT INTEND WAG|NG WAR TO BITTER END

Copenhagen, May li.--Germany is
no longer playing possum," letting
hints creep ont through her censor
sYo showing alleged popular waves
for peace and seeking to lull her
enemies into the belief that she Is
weakening.
On the contrary. II ls war, un-
compromislngly and bitterly TO the
end, And Americans here zee In
this new development tho necessity
Tor throwing all Americas weight
Immediately into the fray
From this close rlngsidc seat to
the fight, this opinion In universal
among Americans and allied ofliclals
and citizens here on German Chan
cellor Won Bethmann, ,IIollwcg's
speech,
Copenhagen Ia closest OF all neu-
trails 10 the German side OF tho con-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
AT LAST BULLECOURT
HAS BEEN CAPTURED
London, May l7,---General Haig
announced late this afternoon the
capture OF Bullecourt had been com
pleted.
IDAHO BROTHERS ARE
CHARGED WITH MURDER

Welser, Idaho, May l7.-Charged
with the murder OF Thomas Cav
anaugh, Yale graduate and wealthy
Heath rancher. James Elliott and
Dan Ruth. half brothers, are In jail
here today, Cavanaugh disappeared
March 10, and his body was found
several days later near his home
Ruth who Is alleged to have forged
Cavanaugh's name to checks after
the latter's disappearance. is at pres.
ent held on a forgery charge.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
SIMPLEST RITES FOR . .
JOSEPH 4. CHOATE

New York. May l7.-Representa-
tives OF the humble and exalted Of
all the civilized nations Of the world
except those with whom the United
States is at war. paid final tribute
to the memory Of Joseph H.. Choate.
In the brief and simple funeral ser
vice for the lawyer-diplomat at st.
Bartholomew's church here today.
1t took $50 patrolmen and squad
OF mounted officers to handle the
crowds.
The church was packed to the
doors. The service, attended, though
It was, by the great men Of many ma
tions, was brief, simple and not At
all funereal-as Choate himself had
requested. There was no funeral
sermon, no flowers on the casket.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17

the British forces. The same plan
presumably will cover whatever the
admiralty rnay have to say regarding
the American destroyers in action.
In the preliminary announcement.
however, It is thought the admiralty
wanted to let the people Of England
know that Americans were "fn ths
thick Of It." and therefore permitted
Information to be given out.
London newspapers slowed In re-
lating the incident Of how British
officers who boarded the American
flotilla commanders flagship to bid
him welcome and to take tea with
him. learned that the American
commander expected to begin duty
the next morning. They had expect
ed several days tuning up" after
the Atlantic run.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
SPLENDID PARADE At
MEDFORD YESTERDAY

Medford. May l7.--onc OF the
best street demonstrations ever held
In southern Oregon was the patriotic
parade at Medford yesterday, Nj
merous societies and organizations
from Ashland and other parts Of
Jackson county Joined with those
OF Medford to make parade over II
half mile long.
Three bands. three companies OF
militia. two red cross societies, girls
honor guard, q. 4, r.. Women's Re
lief Corps. Spanish-American war
veterans. lodges. home guard COM
pany. Commercial Club, University
club, and last but not least. the chill
dred from all the public schools
were In line with banners. flags and
decorated automobiles.
The line was reviewed by Governor
Wlthycombe who, following the dis
bandment OF the marchers. addressed
large gathering In the city park
urging that the spirit OF patriotism
shown should be carried into the ef-
forts being put forth over the coun-
try to throw every ounce OF our
strength into the war against tyr
amy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
AMERICAN DESTROYERS ARE NOW FIGHTING
WITH THE BRITISH IN EUROPEAN WATERS

London, May 17.--Knowing that
American destroyers are today comb
ing the seas along with British war
ships searching for submarines. the
terse announcement OF the American
commander---"We're ready for i'm
mediate duty".---upon arrival OF the
flotilla at Queenstown, sent a thrill
through England today.
That the American vessels arrived
on this side ready for instant action,
and that one OF the destroyers al
ready has had brush with a sub
marine, became known following
the first admiralty statement an
nouncing their presence.
The British admiralty never dis
closes details OF actions between Its
patrol vessels and submarines--un-
less there have been casualties to
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
RESULTS OF ALLIED COUNCILS
EUROPEAN CAPITALS sKEN IN
GRaAT OYFKxsIvH
CAREFULLY TIMED MOVEMENTS
France, Italy, Macedonia, Mesopota-
mia, and Palestine Sec Concerted
Attacks by Allied Forces

New York. May 17.-On every
front in Europe and Asia today allied
troops were waging their spring Of
fensive. except where Russian troops
faced the enemy. England and
France were still gaining bit by bit
In the greatest Of these offensive
movements, in France.
Along the Austro-Italian front
General Cadorna was hurting his
troops forward In Italy's most for
midable and most successful offen-
sive against the Austrians.
In Macedonia. General Serial.
with his cosmopolitan forces of
French. British, Italian and Serbian
troops, was fighting along front Of
nearly 80 miles.
In Mesopotamia General Maude's
British expedhionary force was
pressing on north Of Bagdad.
In Palestine General Murray. with
his British invaders, was slowly
pressing the Turks back and sweep
ing on toward Jana and the Holy
City OF Jerusalem.
The every-front offensive plan is
the first fruit Of the allied councils
this winter at Rome, Paris and Lon
don. It is a co-ordinated. carefully
timed, completely organized effort.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17

flict and less subject to outside In
fluences.
The Americans and allies here re-
gard Hollweg's speech AZ that OF a
leader victorious In q small-sized
brush with antagonlstic political
elements. They hold he would never
have made 10 uncompromislngly
curt an address II he were not sure
OF his grip,
They interpret the almost univer-
sal approval OF Hollweg's speech AZ
voiced In German newspapers, as an
indication that the chancellor has
survived the political crisis In his
career. They are not by any means
sure there ever was n serious crlsls
that II may have been u clever Ger
man propaganda move TO spread un-
rest reports from Germany to influ-
ence Russia as well as the United
States
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
TEUT0NS PLANNED
RAIDS ON COAST

San Francisco. May i7.--Germany
planned not only TO raid Pacific COM
mcrcc from u submarine base In
Mexico, hut TO terrorize this coast
With Zcppellns. according to the
sworn confession OF Lieutenant
Frank Wolf. alleged German spy.
filed today with Federal District At
torney Preston. After making the
confession. Wolf collapsed and ply.
sicians are trying to detcrmine u he
attempted to poison himself He
said Germany planned to ship sub.
marines and Zeppellns to base In
Mexico and operate from there. His
confession will be forwarded to
Washington.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17

Petrograd. May Ill Russia ap-
peared today to have passed the
crisis OF her political sickness, and
to have started on the road 10 con-
valescence Differences between the
duma government and the soldiers
and workmen's delegates were melt
ing away. and the formation OF a
cabinet, which seems certain to
command full support OF all factions
went ON apace.
To-day the executive committee OF
the soldiers and workmen's COM
mittee met with the duma ministry.
They asked that the ministry In
clude In the reorganized cabinet
three social democrats and three ma
tional socialists-six out OF the
twelve OF the cabinet posts.
Ofhcial denial OF alarmist reports
OF conditions OF anarchy at vladi-
vostock was issued today. II was
asserted the army commnndant there
reported complete quiet and cooper
alton OF all classes ever since the
revolution.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
CONSIDER VALUES
IN GARDEN PLANTS

In valuable back garden lot.
vegetables should be planted which
would cost the most money on the
and which can be successful
ly grown with careful attention. As
a rule, It will be Improbable to
plant the whole lot to potatoes. This
food is usually cheaper than other
vegetables that must necessarily be
bought, such as cabbage, tomatoes,
beans, peas. cauliflower. lettuce, cell
cry. sweet corn, etc. Following Is
listed the comparative value OF
vegetable crops that might be grown,
l00-feet row OF each being taken as
q basis:
Asparagus, S5 pounds.
String beans, / u bushels.
Beets, 4 bushels.
Cabbage, early. l20 pounds.
Cabbage, late. 200 pounds,
Carrots, 4 bushels.
Caullflower, so pounds.
Celery. Ia dozen.
Lettuce, $50 heads.
Onions, ~ bushels.
Peas, 3 bushels.
Sweet Corn, 16 dozen ears.
Tomatoes, S-10 bushels.
Potatoes. l50-i75 pounds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
AMERICAN NAVAL OlNTCERS
ARE IN IONION

London. May IA number Of
officers Of the American naval fleet
now In European waters, attended u
luncheon OF the British Navy league
today, The luncheon was In honor
OF American Ambassador Page, but
at the last moment he was indispos.
ed and could not attend.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
NIGHT ATTACKS
AGAIN CHECKED
Gcrrnans Admit Bcing Compelled to
vacste Iicocntly Won Positions
After bays u Fighting

Paris. May i7.-For the second
successive night. German troops
threw violent attacking waves last
night against French positions north
OF Moulin and La Faux and we're
halted. today's oficiai statement as
serted. Another series OF three Ger
man attacking waves northeast of
bray-l.aonnaise was likewise check
cd. the war once declared.
The statement also detailed patrol
fighting In the Champagne.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17

Berlin. via London. May l1.---In
the face OF strong British counter
attacks. German troops were forced
70 give up some ground captured In
RoeuS early today, according to to-
days ofiicial statement, The war
once said no far In May. 2.300 Brit
Ish and 2.700 French had been cap
turcd.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17

London. May i7.--More progress
AT Builecourt was reported by Gen
eral Haiy today.
There was fighting around Bulle-
court again" he said. We pro-
greased further through the village
and reached the western edge"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
CATHOLIC CHURCH HEAD
APPOINTED FOR ALASKA

Rome, May 17.-Pope Benedict
today appointed the Jesuit Father
Cremonti as vicar Of apostolic in
Alaska.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17

London, May 17.-Separate con-
ferences OF Irish nationalists and
unionists today discussed Premier
Lloyd-George's plan for settlement
OF the Irish home rule problem, with
such diversity OF views among
members on both sides that its ac-
ceptance was uncertain.
As announced d-George's plan
was first for immediate home rule
for Ireland. excluding the six coun-
ties Of north and east Ulster. but
with a council OF Ireland on which
the Ulsterites and other Irish sec
tions were to be equally represent
ed. Secondly. he proposes. II this
were not acceptable that a conven-
tion OF Irishmen OF all factions be
called to devise a settlement Of the
problem.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-17
IRISH WILL DEVISE
HOME RULE PLANS

London, May l7.--1rish national
lists formally today voted rejection of
Premier LlOyd-George's plan for par
tition OF Ulster in settlement of the
Irish home rule plan. but agreed to
adopt his suggestion for a conven-
tion OF lrishmen Of all parties to de-
wise system OF government of the
island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-27
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

To the Editor of the New York Herald.
 have just received this afternoon from an orphan nephew of mine, who is serving at Spartanburg, in the 107th regi- ment (the old Seventh N. Y. N. CD, the
 following:
 well, for the first time since I have been down here, got real, first-class
 southern dinner. Had pass for an all day furlough, and with few other boys secured horse and wagon, went for a ride, stopped at farm, and inquired If
 we could not be accommodated for a dinner. We were asked at once to come into their house, and within short time
 we had great dinner jointly with the family. Fried chicken, sweet potatoes, cabbage, beets. vegetable salad, warm. fresh made biscuits. corn bread and fine coffee. Oh, such a dandy. unexpected and abundant dinner. worth at least s7.50! We thanked the farmer for his hospitality and asked to what amount we were indebted to him. His answer was: Boys, not cent from you and come again. You are doing your duty and I will try to do mine; come again.
 Even at my age, wish that could join you.' l.. F. c. New York city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-27
LUKE M,LUKE SAYS

A wife doesn't kiss a husband when he gets home just because she wants to find out if he has been drinking. May be she wants a new hat.
 We have met heap of unsuccessful gamblers who have sworn off. But we never met successful gambler who re- formed.
 A good feature about naming boy William is that if he turns out to be that kind of boy folks will call him Willie and if he turns out to be a reg ular fellow, folks will call him Bill.
 An old maid has a right to be suff But married woman knows that she has the deciding vote in her home.
 A woman makes up her hush and's bed every night in the year and never gets a tip. But her husband wouldn't have a Pullman porter think that he was stingy.
 It may be that they turned out a dif- ferent brand of boys 40 years ago. But we do know that If a modern boy dug splinter out of his toe with a rusty knife or picked a pimple with rusty pin. he would develop blood poisoning. After a girl gets married she wonders why it is that her husband doesn't look like the Apollos in the union suit ad- |vertisements.
 Every time the sun shines, a reformer gets some consolation out of the knowl- edge that 1t Is raining somewhere. And by the way, what has become of pr. Friedmann, and his celebrated triple X. sure-fire. turtle serum? From affluence to poverty is what hap pens when you try to borrow dollar from the man who has just got through bragginG about how much money he makes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-27

ated an impression in Germany that we are not whole-heartedly in the war to win.
 LaFollette, being one of the most conspicuous critics of Americas atti- tude toward Germany and the war, and in position which gives weight to what he says among people who are easily influenced, or sympathize with Germany, has been able to do a great deal of harm. If he is not suf- ficiently punished, we may expect more open expressions of un-Ameri- can sentiments by persons who are now restrained by a healthy regard for their own safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-27
THE INTANGIBLE TANK.

From the New York Sun.
 won the greatest victory on the
 western front since the Marne and the greatest victory against field Notifications that history records, com pines in its cyclopean body three inn portant attributes. It can shoot, it can crush and 1t can travel.
 We are told that the tank was first used by British engineers in the bat tel of the Somme. The monster has since attained length of 8 feet and a width of nine feet, standing eight feet high and weighing over 1c tons without it's armor. This arn,or is of the sort used by naval vessels and noth- ing but siege artillery has any effect on it; even that is effective only at long range, for when the tank comes within a certain. distance the heavy guns cannot be pointed downward suf- ficiently to aim at the tank.
 As the tank lumbers forward on its caterpillar tractor belts 1t lays down on each side of it's body two lines of steel rails, jointed in short sections, and these rails are laid and picked up. relaid and picked up again in an end- less cycle promoted by the endless belts on which the tank covers the ground.
 For the tank can cover ground, at four miles an hour when the ground and other circumstances favor, at two tion, it's tough hide repelling machine gun fire, three-inch shells and rifle bull
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-27
Farmers Urged to
 Raise More Hogs

6f1 HE United States department of
 N agriculture is spurring the farmers to turn the big crops into meat. "The nation must have more hog meat-more hog fat" says As sistant Secretary Ousley, and editors of agricultural papers are asked to do everything in their power to help the programme for increased hog pro- duction inS191s.
 Will the largely increased feed crops be consumed and turned into food? Will farmers breed sows now for a pig crop next spring large enough to take care of the hogs share of the big 1917 corn yield? These are questions asked by the government with an earnestness which should compel favorable results.
 As Mir. Ousley points out, upon the consumption of the 1917 feed crops depends the success of growing greater crops next year, because farmers are not likely to carry out proposed crop increases in 1918 if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-27
Far Reaching Effect
 of LaFollette Case

1T HEARINGS in the case of Senator U H LaFollette, charged with dis loyalty, have been postponed, but they will be awaited with lively in- terest. Senator LaFollette has preju- diced the cause of America by his ill., timed speeches. His utterances be- fore the Nonpartisan league at St. Paul last September, on which the charges are based, stamped him as either woefully misguided man or an enemy to his country.
 A great deal will depend on the punishment meted out to LaFollette. If he is impeached, as he should be,
 will have a salutary effect on other
 ,smbers of Congress whose patriot
 sn is grayeIy questioned. It will put <. I'D to movement which has ere