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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09
THE ACME OF GERMAN
ATROCITY

An editorial in the issue Of the New
York Times of April % sets forth the
facts in connection with one of the
most brutal, if not the most brutal
acts on the part of the Germans,
since Germany commenced this I'M
iustifable world war. The editorial
which contains the evidence upon
which it is based, is as follows:
The burning alive of seven prison
ers of war-one English sailor, one
French soldier, and five Russians-tn
the German prison camp at Branden-
burg is officially established. The
statements of the British and German
governments, as printed in our edi-
torial section yesterday agree on the
fact. The fire was accidental; that is
to be assumed. Eyewitnesses assert
that when the prison shack took fire
the Germans made no attempt to res
cue the seven inmates; that they fore
IDLY prevented the other prisoners
from going to the rescue; and that
when the endangered men tried to
climb out through the window, a SEN
try bayoneted them one after the 9TH
er and they fell back into the flames
The first to suffer in this way was
John Genower, the English sailor, and
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09
THE WORD HUN

There are few readers Of The News
and other newspapers who object to
the word Hun. They should blame the
use of the word in connection with the
Germans in the present war on the
kaiser. The following is an extract
from a speech which he devlered in
1900 when troops from Germany left
for China:
"No mercy will be shown! No
prisoners will be taken! AS the
Huns, under King Attila, made
name for themselves, which is still
mighty jim traditions and legends
today, may the name of German
be so fixed in China by your deeds,
that no Chinese shall ever again
dare to look at a German askance.
Open the way for kultur
once for ALL"
For fifteen hundred years the world
mas ToSdiQ0u CuS I1ul1S Will AO4AOA On
account of the pitiless savage out
RACES they committed. Evidently the
German kaiser admires them. A hu-
name German who denounced the out
RACES of the German soldiers in China
was sent to prison for three months.
It is not China but the world with
which Germany is now dealing and
the crimes she has committed in this
war will place the name of Germany
on the same pages as the Huns. The
idea of the kaiser and the ideals Of
the world are not in harmony and in
all history the stigma will rest where
it belongs.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09

randum drawn up by eight Spanish
sailors who saw it:
Those inside the dungeon were be-
ing choked. The Englishman broke
the panes of a small window with the
idea of freeing himself and his com
panfons. The sentry, seeing him
leaning out of the window, gave him
a thrust in the chest. The wounded
man fell like lead A small but revolt
ing struggle then took place. The
prisoners attempted to get out, and
the German soldier Redeemed his bay
onet again and again with the blood
of the men shut up, who saw with hor
ror that the fire was increasing.
So say the Spanish sailors. An Eng
lish prisoner of war, who tells the
same story, adds that after tht bay
oneting of Genower ga rush forward
was made to break the place open,
but we were driven off by other
armed Germans, who had arrived on
the scene" Another eyewitness says
that when he and other prisoners at
tempted to go to the rescue "they
placed a Gordon of German soldiers
at a distance of sixty yards around
the cells, with rifles loaded and fixed
bayonets, so as we could not get
near"
The German government, while ad-
hitting the death of Genower from
fire, denies the other allegations. The
German governments word on any
subject is worth nothing unless un-
contradicted. In this case it is con-
tradicted by the testimony of eye
witnesses; of the eight Spanish sail
ors taken from the Gravina, and Of
two prisoners of war 1t will be as
sumed by everybody that the eight
Spaniards and the two prisoners Of
war are telling the truth, especially
as their stories all agree, and that the
German government is telling as
much truth as it did when it officially
assured the president Of the United
States that it's submarine did not sink
the Sussex.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09
WE ARE WELL OFF

Some of us are inclined to forget
our blessings unless we are reminded
OF them every once in while. A
producer of pure bred live stock who
reads the Farmers Review, in a re-
cent letter to this Office says: at
seems very strange to us that there is
so much discontentment and dissatis-
faction in this country We surely
have the best country on earth, we are
the best clothed, the best fed, have
more comforts, and are in a position
to get more out of life than any other
people," All advantages are compare
tive. If the people of some other ma
ton were more favored in comfort and
luxuries and in freedom than we are,
we might be justified in growing a
bit. The only possible way for us to
judge our own condition is by the con-
dition of others. Those who have
read at all of the sufferings brought
about by the war can hardly fail to
have some appreciation of how great
ly we are favored.-Farmer's Review.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09
BOOZE IN RETREAT

The approval of the prohibition
amendment by thirty-six states is
needed before the amendment be-
comes part of the constitution. AL
ready eleven states have ratified it.
When it is recalled that these eleven
include such supposed strongholds of
the vets as Maryland, Delaware and
it is apparent that
the movement is going forward with
a strength that could hardly have been
expected at the time congress acted.
Only by the most strenuous efforts did
the vets stave off defeat in New York.
Next year when the legislatures of
most of the states will be in session,
the drive will be renewed with in
creased force. AS was shown by the
action of the three eastern states men
toned, and by the fact that even New
York was barely saved for the vets,
people are much more willing to vote
for national prohibition than they are
to vote for local or even state prohi-
bition. Persons to whom business
considerations appeal will vote for
measure that is nationwide in extent
even those who feel that to apply
it to one locality puts that place at
disadvantage.
On the basis of what has happened
so far, intelligent brewery owners and
saloonkeepers will prepare to change
their occupation within the next two
years.-Kansas City Star.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09
WIT WEN

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Eawin Kanm-
rath, little son.
Miss Olive Mold spent few days OF
last week at home entertaining the
measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schulz attend
ed the funeral of the latter's aunt,
Mrs. Goede, at Leland, Saturday.
An entertainment given by the
ladies' glee club of Prairie du Sac last
Friday evening, was largely attended
and highly praised by all.
Irwin Schneider attended the we'd
ding of his brother at Tomah last
Tuesday. His mother and sister Mrs.
Eric Taves and two daughters or
Branden came back with him to visit
relatives in our vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kransteuber and Mr.
and Mrs. Moon were guests Friday
evening at Walter Sprecher's.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09

to mankind picture, not of America,
but of Russia. Is not this enough to
warn us all, who love and respect true
democracy, against the poisonous
character of its influence and domina-
ton? But in this war with Germany
it has done more. 1t has shown that
it is essentially disloyal and traitor
Gus. That it is an ally of our enemy
the German government. Is not this
enough to band all loyal men together
to put down and destroy it's grow tn
and irfuence?-FortA Atkinson Union
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09
SOCIALISM DEADLY TO AMERI-
CAN DEMOCRACY

Has it ever occurred to you that
Socialism, in it's ideas Of government
and what it promises to do, is not
based upon human experience except
in one thing-that of the evils of So
ciety. Nowhere in human history have
governments been instituted among
men on the methods advocated by the
Socialists. Their remedies for evil
are all theories, untried theories. The
American conception of democracy
such as our fathers had was conserva-
tive in everything upon two
conceptions, Law and Order, and the
largest freedom for the individual
was the conservative idea in every
consistent with the public welfare. 1t
thing pertaining to government. That
idea founded a democracy that was
stable, strong in defense Of freedom
and the right, and which has endured
to the wonder and the hope of man
kind for over a century. To its shelter
have focked the oppressed Of all ma
-tions.
But Socialism means, not conserva-
tism but radicalism-the use of I'M
tried theories of government, the sail
ing of the ship Of state without chart
or compass. 1t asks for power on what
it promises and not on what it has
done in the experience of men. Its
conception of human freedom, Of po-
litical action, of the enactment and
execution of law, are all un-American
in everything. Where left to the free
development of its theories it gives
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09

Red blooded men of courage are on
the firing line - and there are many
anemic, weak, discouraged men and
women left at home.
At this time of the year most people
suffer from a condition often called
Spring Fever. They feel tired, worn
out, before the day is half thru. They
may have frequent headaches and
sometimes pimply" or pale skin.
Bloodless people, thin, anemic people,
those with pale cheeks and lips, who
have poor appetite and feel that
tired, worn or feverish condition in
the springtime of the year, should try
the refreshing tonic powers of good
Alternative and blood purifier. Such
one is extracted from Blood root, Golden
Seal and Stone root, Queens root
and Oregon Grape root, made up with
chemically pure glycerine and without
the use of alcohol. This can be
obtained in ready-to-use tablet form in
sixty cent walls, as druggists have sold
it for fifty years as Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. 1t is a
standard remedy that can be obtained
in tablet or liquid form.
A good purge should be taken once
a week even by persons who have a
movement daily, in order to eliminate
matter which may remain and cause q
condition of auto-intoxication poison
ing the whole system. To clean the
system at least once q week is to prac-
tice health measures. There is nothing
so good for this purpose as tiny pills
made up of the May-apple, leaves of
aloe and jalap, and sold by almost
all druggists in this country as Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, sugar-coated,
easy to take.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09
LAND SELLS At
REFEREE SALE

On Thursday forty acres of the Nieu-
mann estate, near the south foot of
the bluff on the Observation-Disclosures
road, sold for 81, 800, the purchaser be-
ing Ernest Ruda.
A few days ago the William Fox
place was sold to A. Judevine for
S3,5OO There are AZ acres, and the
price paid is considered very low1
The place is where William Fox, the
grape grower, resided for many, many
years.
H. L. Halsted was the referee for
both of the sales.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09
Thursday, May 9, 1918
GERMAN TN THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS


Should the German language be
taught in the public schools of Bar
aboo?
This question is being discussed in
nearly every home in the city today,
and it is a serious matter for consid-
Grafton Many of those who have sons
in France are saying it should go at
once The question has twice been
before the Baraboo board Of education
and twice met defeat by a vote of
three to one. There is a movement
to present a petition to the board ask
ing that the question be reconsidered
and advocating that the study of the
Teuton tongue be abolished.
The advisability of continuing the
study Of German in our public schools
is a question that is before many cities
in the United States at the present
time. There is a determined war
against the language. Why?
In the first place because we are at
war with Germany.
1t is perfectly natural in view of
present conditions, that the minds of
true Americans should revolt against
German ideas, German institutions
and everything pertaining to Germany,
In the second place, and this is a
much more serious matter than the
former, it has been made clear to us
beyond any possible doubt, that Ger
man text books used in the public
schools of the United States have
taught something besides language,
literature and art
What is this injurious, insiduous,
Ubiquitous thing that has been secret
ed in the printed pages of the chill
dren's text books?
What result has come from this
propaganda?
Scattered all over this country are
people of German parentage. Many
of them have received their education
largely by means of the German lam
guage, and hold to this language in
their reading today. America has
been very liberal to those who have
come to her shores. In the matter Of
German activities in particular has
this country shown an unusual atti-
tude of tolerance. In Wisconsin and
in other states German schools, Ger
man choral societies and other socie-
ties have fourished without restraint.
The German language has been taught
more generally in the public schools
of the country than French, Italian
Spanish or other modern language.
Do they thank God every day OF
their lives that they and their chill
dfen are a part of a country which
puts the liberty of men, the broth err
hood of men, above the ambition of
kings? Do they look over their broad
acres and remember that in Europe
but few of their relatives own land
or ever can own it?
Do they feel untold gratitude toward
America for their prosperity, and
teach their children to honor this land
which has so highly honored them
Do they teach them that it is a won.
derful privilege to be an American?
Is there a sensible person in the
United States today who can honestly
question what their attitude should
be?
Not all o. the people who are en-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09

the present time, it would no doubt be
best to drop the study Of German un-
til there is a harmonious demand for
il and until the peace Of the world
has been restored. j
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TIP FOR THE FARMERS )

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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-09

DURE BLOOD is absolutely neces.
] sary to perfect health. Hoods Sarsa-
rarilla thoroughly purifies and ceanses
tue blood and1 KEEPS VI FUnE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-03-26
More To Think About

We informed that of the girls high school quit
her studies short time and work the
In this vicinity telephone exchange operator salary
month If this girl had remained the high school to complete
her and then spent school
self for teaching would have taken her years starting
to teach before she would receive the salary
without even finishing at the high school.
We informed that boy who the
classes at the school quit short time
In of the industries in this vicinity salary 500 week.
all he has to do hand tools expert
needs them This boy stepped into job that paying
than his teacher the school will
scale of teachers salaries in this city live to teach
hundred years.
But these times the salaries industries are
abnormal you say.
To be But Of the main why high
have wages in order 0 live.
But Mr. Taxpayer the of living teachers is
just high it for the mechanic in the industries boarding
mistress the landlord and the storekeepr reductions for
school teachers They have the without
any increase in pay.
Is fair Mr. Taxpayer to treat those to whom
children for their education in this mannerf
Can expect the best must have the best
aor this pnrpose-under such circumstances
We going to tell line Mr.
emesntime think this
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-03-26
Killing Germans

While the from Of depressing, it is not
necessarily dishearening
Ever dropped the knew that the
Germans transferring thousands of from the eastern front
to the western line for the Of conducting great offensive
We been repeatedly warned that when such offensive
the Allies necessarily have give ground loss Of
territory inevitable under the circumstances
object hamper advance much possible making
every gained by the him heavily in
gradual wearing process enemy be checked and
eventually beaten.
short main object present. far the Allies
concerned, S to KILL. GERMANS.
makes difference whether the offensive is the British
front 'front.' Italian Macedonia the object
is the same-KILL GERMANS.
This sounds rather cold-blooded, but this is
What Of it if the Allies do loss fifteen miles Of barren
territory they succeeded killing five hundred thou
price of it. the Allies side rather
than the side of Germany.
suppose nicting heavy British
ALSO although side making the offensive
heavily than the defense there still remain the French the
Italians the Begans the Sebn the Greeks and the Americans
(thank God) % contend with
SO the Germans the British kill the fewer there will be for
the Of the Allies to contend with
Killing Germans then, is the great object of the Allies
present slaughter going unprece-
dented
noticed that advance the
1t the beginning There has the
OF fresh that the Germans bring The fierce
Of the beginning long
drive THE MORE GERMANS THERE WILL BE KILLED
In the meantime America double her efforts
take her full possible For thousand
that the British kill let send thousand Americans hen
though the British heavy to gain
the Germans lose.
There can be 10 doubt o the outcome.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-03-26

day night?
There are other ways for men to
get into trouble. But the easiest way
Is for him to try to decide an argu-
ment between two women.
The reason why a woman hates to
have her husband come home late to
supper is because IL she doesn't get an
early start she won't have time to
tell him what q poor fish he Is before
bedtime.
A young girl can wear a sweater
and no corset and look like picture
on q magazine cover. But II 2 married
woman tries It she Is almost certain
to look sloppy.
A physician claims that talking too
much undermines q woman's health.
But what the Sam Hill does woman
care about her health.
It takes a man a long time to dis
cover that he IL sure to be IT II ne
plays the other fellows game.
Our idea of a spineless bunch OF
nothing is the pacifist who loves his
enemies at the expense Of his friends.
If people were as good as their
obituaries say they were He'll would
be lonesome and deserted place.
Women are using better judgment
than they used to. You seldom hear
from the impetuous wife who uses q
gun to avoid the delay and expense
of q divorce suit.
AS you go through life try to re-
member that no man ever gets so big
that he can afford to be small.
A man always has q good reason
for getting married. But lot OF wo-
men get married merely because they
do not want to be classed as old
maids.
Some men get reputation for be-
ing heartless until tho Coroner an
nounces that they died Of heart fall
ure.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-03-26
Daily Horoscope

Copyright, 1918, by the McClur
Newspaper Syndicate)

Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure
| Newspaper Syndicate)
This is day of contradictory in
ffiuences, according to astrology, Ind
likely to cause uncertainty and inde-
cision. Neptune, Jupiter and Saturn
are all in benefic aspect, while the
Sun and Mars are adverse.
All the signs seem to indicate that
dominion over naval conditions will
the United States will be victorious
after a few serious reverses and
heavy losses.
If the planets are read Alright, sue
cess will be attained through new in
ventions as we'll as by means of grow
Ing naval strength.
The seers predict that the unfore-
seen will take place and that the war
will present new problems and take
unexpected turns as startling as what
has happened in Russia.
Today should be very favorable for
initiative in business affairs. as what
ever concerns finance or commerce is
we'll directed.
1t should be a fortunate rule for
manufacturers who have the forecast
of great gains through small things"
within the year. This is interpreted
to mean that many necessaries OF
trifing value will bring profit.
Mines and minerals have the best
possible sway. Arizona, Montana and
California benefitting greatly during
this confguration.
The old have a kindly government
today. making for patience, hope and
generosity. 1t Is @ good aspect for
the making Of willis and the bestowal
Of benefits.
Agriculturists should profit from
conditions that will develop in the
next two weeks, but these are COM
mercial rather than physical, as the
weather may be unfavorable.
Persons whose birthdate it is
should meet with much success In
the coming year. Money should in
crease. while troubles multiply in the
family circle.
Children born on this day are like
ly to be steady, industrious and gem
erous. These subjects of Aries usual
ly are inclined to be proud and die
tatorial, fond of extending favors
and of being leaders.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-03-26
Today We Celebrate
Lees Last Gallant STRUGGLE.

| Lees Last Gallant Struggle.
| In these days OF warfare Vt is inter-
esting to recall the closing scenes OF
the greatest struggle between the
| Northern and Southern states OF
America which were being acted on the
stage OF Virginia half century ago.
! 1t is Just fifty-three years ago today
that General Robert e. Lee played his
last strategic card in the losing game
OF war. Calamity he had held the de-
tenses of Petersburg and Richmond,
put he realized that the end was near
unless by some desperate expedient
he could break his way through the
blue line at Petersburg. In that final
expedition OF his brilliant strategy Lee
| chose as his agent General John b.
Gordon. the hero Of eight wounds.
In working out his scheme for en-
abling the Army Of Northern Vir-
glnia to escape from Grants grasp at
Petersburg, Lee directed Gordon to
$4,000 men and seek to fight his way
through the Federal lines at Fort
Steadman. This stronghold and It's
Iearthworks had in the rear three other
forts, and all were protected by tang
led wires, sharpened rails and other
obstructions.
Gordon's job was to capture Fort
Steadman and the forts In its rear and
tHuS open way by which the wh ole
army could pass through the Union
lines and fall upon Grants left wing.
1t was shortly after midnight on
March rs, 1855, that the Confederate
attack on Fort Steadman commenced.
Taken by surprise. the Union pickets
were captured, and the axmen of Cor
don's forces cleared away the obstruc-
tons. Then the main body rushed
toward the fort and captured 1t, and
700 prisoners and the brigadier-gen-
eral In command, who had been caught
sleeping.
The daring plan seemed fated to
succeed. But there remained the three
forts in the rear. The detachments
sent against them blundered in the
dark. and missed their way, so that
when daylight came they were far from
the stronghold they had been sent to
take.
AS the sun peeped over the horizon
the Union forces closed In and shat
tered the confederate force, which was
driven back to Petersburg. Surprise
was the main element of Lees plan,
and he could not hope to repeat 1t. A
week later Lee at last dislodged from
his intrenchments and compelled to re-
treat-a retreat that ended O. few
days later when Lee surrendered him.
self and his army to the conquering
Grant.