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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31
TRAIN SCHEDULE
HAS FEW CHANCS

The following train schedule will
go into effect March 27:
Train number 514, due in Baraboo at
1902 A. NJ instead Of 2:35 A. NJ
Train number 512 due at 1888 A. M. in
stead of 3:18 A. NJ.
Train number SO due at 6:32 A. M.
instead of $50 A. NJ
No notice has been received in the
Baraboo c. & N. w. general Office as
to a reduction of wages on the local
line.
The Office Of trainmaster at Bara-
boo has been abolished in order to- re
duce expenses
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31

Ceren Christopherson, near Portage,
kept a loaded shot gun handy for a
ong time after sneak-thfeyes took
seventeen Of his best turkeys three
years ago-but never found occasion
to use it as the marauders did not re-
turn Until a few days ago-and the
long interval had worn away the
sting of his loss sustained at that time
and the weapon had been put aside.
A few days ago Mr.. Christopherson
was gathering about fifteen fresh eggs
every day when suddenly they drop
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31
BABY WEIGHS SINGLE
POUND. BUT CAN CRY

A baby weighing less than one
pound was born at Joliet. III. to DR..
and Mrs. LIE Ross. The child is nor
nal and cries Justify.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31

It is the habit of bees to place their
honey in the coolest place in the hive
and the young insects in the warm
est.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31

will be elected as will delegates to the
national encampment and convention
to be held in St. Paul, the week of
Sept II.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31

injured member. A little later DIR.
F. E. Tryon of Merrimack was in
town and went with DIR. Farnsworth
to see the patient Some of the wit
nesses testified that the understand
ing was that DR.. Tryon was a special
list but this was denied by Dr. Farms
worth and DR.. Tryon. 1t was stated
there was some conversation about
getting specialist to come to see the
'patient, but no hint that the Merri-
mack physician was an expert in such
cases
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31

(Contnuee on last page,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31

3. If you answer question 1 eyes,
ought Mr. Dipple acting as a person
of ordinary intelligence and pru-
dence, reasonably to have forseen
that damage to an automobile may
probably follow from his failure to
exercise such care?
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-31

Answer. NO.
2. If you answer question 1 Eyes"
was the damage done to Mr. d pple's
automobile the natural and probable
result of his failure to exercise such
care?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-17
ASK OPENING
OF STREET TO
G|NTER PARK
r e s o u n introduced in
Board of Aldermen Calls for
Immediate Work on Con-
demned Route.
on Improved City and Country
Real Estate.
II. Il. CTIAFFIN IL co. INC

Immediate opening of Chamber
Jayne Avenue from Leigh Street to
Bacon Quarter Branch. with the re-
moval Of ninety houses and the grad
ing of the new street, is provided for
in resolution offered in the Board
of Aldermen by Alderman W. Stewart
White. of which Councilman T.. Leo
Roden Is joint patron. II was referred
TO the Committee on Finance. The
resolution provides for tho transfer of
S2?,lli.05 now to tho credit OF tho
musings Court in contemplation pro-
cc"uuEs to work on the street itself.
The patrons are informed that the
sum Will bc sufficient. without ad,Ii-
tional appropriation. to provide for
tho shaping up and grading of the
street, thus opening tho way for the
laying OF water mains. gas mains and
sewers this year aud the paving Of
the street next spring.
Several years ago the city adopted
plan to extend Chambcrlaync Ave-
nue. from Gintcr Park into tho CITY
and a part of the work has been done.
The street has been graded and paved
on one side from the Rrookland Park
Boulevard, Gint"r Park. TO tho Ora
ham Road-Ncws Leader. April Is.
1927.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-17
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
SPACE IN PROMINENT BRoA
STREET STORE
Right side Of street, between t,ir
and seventh Streets. Heart hest ,,
TAN shopping center. For fun il
GORDON T.. STRAUSE CO.
9lSh East Main Street.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24
POLITICS FORECAST TWO AND FOUR YEARS HENCE

The next president of the United States will be
garded fat head by about forty per of
the population
The next congress will be of ignorance greed
and extravaganza.
1t will be announced four years from now that what
the country needs is a business administration.
Ninety per cent of the prediction promises will not
be fulfilled but then the greater majority of the voters
will have forgotten what those promises anyway
Taxes will continue high Talk will continue cheap.
Hard times will be in vogue, matter what the real
situation.
Wages will not be in accord with the H c. of L.
The Mp League will still encroach upon the ranks
of the old parties, Republican or Democratic alike
Old w. ]. B. will still be of the prominent mouth
pieces of the donkey brigade.
The League of Nations will continue very live ISSUE
McAdoo will be the standard bearer for the Demo-
Gratis four years hence.
Harding will again assume active charge of his news
paper interests Ohio after the 4th of March, 1925.
The Democrats will still be regarded inefficient by
the rank and file of the Republicans while the former will
the of everything included the
litical category.
The sufragettes will still hold the balance of power
and WELD the big stick the meek, male elector
The lobbyists will again be using the steps of the
nations capitol oosting place. to thwart
that tends to favor the best interests of the
public at large--Aguilar Press
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24

the If not on the right track kindly point
10 it.
fifty they have for the pas half century,
esty and virtue will be than water MELONS the
vicinity of nigger camp meeting.
- 50
We have just completed reading the new book 'The
International Jew" 1t is astonishing alarming
proposition The most distressing part of its study
the great probability that it is true. This editor
been very favoraby impressed in favor of the
first dandy fight had brought about by our
defense of Jewish boy who being beaten because
he "A Chrst-Killer. We did not know the time
what Christ killer having been brought up
country quite from Schools religious superstition
and acquired cussedness Our advent city very
illuminating to boyish mind and learned that
it not comfortable to defend the when they
happened to be Jews To be perfectly frank with
readers got pretty well beat up that scrap
chief regret then was and always has been
were physically unable to kill about six young devils
stead of disable them This little story is printed
show that approached the international Jew" with
open mind We might further say that the past SO
have formed the acquaintance of host Jews
whom esteem highly any met.
The International Jew is work entirely too deep
technical to than refer to. review mpos
sble taken serially but it worth careful and
comprehensive reading 1t projects the charge that the
Jewish nation is deliberately undermining civilization
1t shows with great fidelity the methods most of which
utterly unsupported by which they accomplishing
their purpose.
Perhaps the most convincing feature is the actual
results far attained and their probable
There would be nothing surprising if the charge of
their intent Neither would it be remarkable
that they succeeding They have ample for
desiring triumph the Gentiles. For two thousand
the Jews have been arocousy abused For exactly
the period they have kept their blood pure and
maintained solidarity the marvel of all history. They
have plenty of excuse for doing just what they
charged with doing. They the only people in the
world who could hatch such conspiracy, the only
who could it. If the International Jew
approximating the truth it is the first time in the
worlds history when the very virtues of people const
tuted potential crime From what have written you
might suppose that the work discussed all Jews
equally but such not the According to the work
majority of the innocent of any knowl-
of the which they being put Very cruel
and heartess indeed, those who do know and only
the hypothesis that their fanaticsm takes
on willingness to sacrifice and cruelty their
people attain what is alleged to be their aim universal
control of the world
The appalling feature is that according to the book
they have very nearly accomplished their aim already and
have the machinery to complete the job.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24

and woman whirled around. As they
saw him standing in the doorway they
looked at each other in speechless
surprise.
The intruder was man of middle
age, with thin, dark hair brushed
carefully back to cover slight bald
spot Behind his heavy tortoise
shell trimmed glasses his weak blue
eyes were blinking in surprised Won
der.
He looked from one to the other
questionably, then his eyes fell upon
the envelope leaning against the vase
which was addressed to him.
Pardon me. Evidently letter
which came while was away"
He tore it open, and, barely glanc-
ing at the letter, saw the money en-
closed. He looked at it closely a
moment, then walked over to the man
Hold out your hands,"
The man compiled in wonder. He
had been as one struck dumb since
Blaine had entered the room.
A second later he felt the chill of
steel on his wrists and looked down
at them. His hands wcrc hsndcuffeS
together.
The intruder lighted a cigar and
smiled at the girl.
swell, Miss Grayson, we have our
man. l call this pretty good days
work. One of the best since we have
been in the government service"
The girl had walked to the table
and picked up the bills.
She studied each one intently, then
handed them to the man.
Remarkable counterfeits, aren't
they?"
Copyright 1921 by Paramount Press
Feature Service, Los Angeles. Cal)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24

fact tone "He will return in another
hour"
She crossed to the desk and picked
up her pen.
"Pll finish this in just minute"
She wrote hurriedly for a few min
utes, then blotted the paper and read
it over. The man stood by the door,
gazing thoughtfully at her. In the
quiet he heard the clock ticking, and
looking at it saw that it said six min
utes after the hour.
The woman folded the letter and
slipped it in an envelope, then in her
clear. round handwriting addressed it:
"Thomas Blaine"
As she was ready to seal it she
hesitated and turned to the man who
was still standing by the door.
81 almost forgot to enclose the
money" and she laughed lightly.
He stepped forward, looking rather
troubled.
as it necessary"
She looked up at him.
Certainly. told you that would
pay Tom for everything I take with
me. Money is too scarce with him for
me to rob him of that"
He reached into his pocket.
"How much do you need?"
She was having her own way as
usual.
about two hundred and seventy
dollars" she said, after moments
thought. "Pm only taking my street
clothes and two dresses left my
jewellery and furs."
He smiled.
"You are so practical" he MUIR
INJURED, as he handed her three crisp
one hundred dollar bills.
Haven't you fifty and twenty?"
she asked, "I would rather leave the
exact amount"
He opened the bill fold again, and
without a word handed her the cur
rencv requested and replaced the hun
dred.
~ suppose you think I'm fussy,'
she apologized but like to be ex-
and the irresistible smile come in
to use again.
He saw it, and it thrilled him again
as it always had done since that mem
orable night of their meeting four
months before.
again say you're very practical
That's what comes of being a poor
mans wife"
She put the money into the en-
velope, sealed it, and walked to the
small table just outside the door. A
tall vase was pressed into service to
hold the letter upright so that any
one coming into the room would be
certain to see it.
"All ready?"
He reached for her coat as she
nodded.
AS she slipped into it man enter-
ed the room.
whats up?"
At the sound of his voice the man
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24
SOMETHING CHARLEY OVERLOOKED

That masterpiece of the cold weather of
Gunnison written by Charley Rawat in the controversy
the location of the Normal School, (Which
written for by good scout who Isl too modest to take
the credit is joke, the writer spent the winter of 89
Sonny creek making 5000 R. R. ties all of which
froze up and busted, total loss, and A. K Stevens in
spite of having direct connection with hot proposition
at kezar foze his conscience to such extent that he
has been "div in his baiwck' since, and the
$50 gold pieces Frank Adams the church froze in his
pocket and had be dropped the plate in small pieces
Gee whiz but it cold why well remember the day
when Sam Spencer had jolt of Charley LaTourette's
best foze his throat and the ice had to be sent
for to perform operation to keep Sam from choking
DEATH yesit's cold in Gunnison The wind we'll
can't keep molasses in jug in Gunnison unless
keep corked and all outside paint is mixed with glue
to keep it from blowing off
S.-The San Luis Valley the every day in the year
Sunny San Luis is the only logical location for State
Normal school, and when the school mans of the state
informed that the climate of the San Luis Valley
creates the pep and vim in our sxtyyearolds
possessed by the outside fuzzy sixteen we're going
get that normal school with whoop.-Monte Vista
Graphic Reporter.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24
. ANNOUNCEMENT

On February 10Th, deal completed by which the
firm of Rawat Potter dissolved the latter retiring
and the former succeeding the entire ownership Mr.
Potter since being appointed City Treasurer found his
time too fully employed give any attention his pub
fishing business, and dissolution seemed best.
During the existence of the firm the Empire has
fourshed and business relations have been the
most pleasant satisfactory regret
separation but believe it to be for the best interests Of
both under the conditions.
The Empire will not change in policy under the
management 1t will be aim to merit of the
patronage and heretofore those prin
ciples that to to be paramount.
Thanking friends of the past and expressing the
hope that may be useful in the future are
Yours truly
G. IT RAWAJT
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24
THE INTRUDER
By John Radclif

"Are you ready?"
him and followed the woman into the
library, He was a tall, slender man
dressed in the conservative style of
the season. A man who had caused
many feminine heart to futter
when they saw him look their way.
And the woman!-She had taken
more than her share of beauty prizes
when she had entered the contests
at the Williamsport County Fairs
some years before, and the passing
years had treated her kindly.
At thirty two her complexion re-
tained the youthful color of health
which is envied by other women and
used to advertise soaps of unknown
ingredients. Her blonde hair was
becomingly piled upon the top of her
head in defiance of the modern style.
while her clothes, although not ex-
pensive, were studied grace, and set
her slender figure off to perfection.
She was nervous as she turned to
him, and was twisting her dainty
handkerchief. 1t was nervous habit
she had never been able to overcome
"lll be ready in just minute, 'sshe
said, and pointing to a suitcase on
the floor. continued.
Its all packed"
He nodded approval.
"You are prompt" in tone of
commendation.
81 make it a habit"
ut is a virtue with you,' he smil-
ed.
II was just finishing letter to
Tom explaining the reason for my
sudden departure
He appeared startled.
"Your not telling him"
She nodded
"You don't know Tom" was her
reply.
"But won't he pursue us?''
She shook her head.
He wouldn't do anything on earth
to prevent my happiness
What wonderful husband sar-
castically.
She dropped into chair. Her face
was sober now. and her handkerchief
ives held quietly.
He is a wonderful man. If he
would only think little less of his
scientific books and discoveries and a
little more of me would never think
of-of going with you"
Don't change your mind now, dear.
You have stood his absentminded neg
lect long enough" and he walked
over to her chair and looked down at
her. LET me prove what I've told
you. That you are a woman any man
on earth should"
The clock on the mantel struck
three. The woman shrugged her
shoulders and rose as she interrupted
him.
"We must hurry" in matter of
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24
IN THE OPEN SHOP

Girls employed as tobacco strippers in Dayton c.
factory conducted the openshop american Plan
complained to the city authorities that they being
cheated through shortweght SYSTEM but afraid
to complain to the boss The city sealer made
pected visit to the plant and tested the weighing
chine He found that the girls robbed of pounds
every time they stripped alleged 90 pound bundle of
tobacco If each girl stripped four bundles per dav the
company stole 1900 pounds from their meager wages
Labor, Washington, D. c.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

On February 1sth the firm of Rawalt G Potter dis
solved partnership Mr. c. T. Rawa assuming the
ownership of the Empire On of other business
deemed it best for all parties to concentrate
all my energies my present position.
wish to thank all of our past patrons for their
friendship and substantial patronage in the past and
hope the will be continued with the present
Yours truly
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24
GLASS DISTINCTION"

Last week two leading business men, of Birming-
ham, Ala found guilty of violating the State child labor
law. fined $40 and $50 each They refused pay
and sentenced to be imprisoned for hours The
kndhearted judge deferred their request however and
permitted the child savers smoke the hours
the chambers of the instead of going ja.-La-
bor Washington d.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24

The Republicans have big thing to their credit
already. They have squeched ensting n the
army and navy This reform that strikes blow for
reducing expenses and also points toward military
flub-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24

Murder will out The Silver World of Lake City ad-
vses that Carlton Sls stole that editorial
toned last week from the Manufacturer Strange things
happen in this old world of Diving into cesspool
like the Manufacturer and resurrectng gem that
entities the finder to steal it. Our apologies
That of theft becomes virtue.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24

Ranohmen-You need one of our
books of blank bills of sales. Very
handy. Just like a check book. En-
ables you to take bill of sale of an
animal right where you buy it. Call
and see them. EMPIRE
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24

In Senator Rockwells last weeks legislative letter
he gives it his opinion that had the bills
red the Monarch tunnel would not have been built
of our readers will recall that said at the time
possible effort being put forth put the
steal. Mr.. Rockwell further says that if perchance
had have been built the d. & R. G. would have used
it. Another allegation made by when the question
live We roundly abused for opposing the
nes Now views of that time have rather prominent
endorsement
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-02-24

Another item in Senator Rockwell's letter of last
week that attracted attention where he
his opposition to the OBrien bill to repeal the Sunday
law We readily where there plenty ground
for taking sides this question, but to
comprehend the Senator's position. He expressly says
that the Sunday law dead letter. unenforced
valueless. but still thinks should maintain it. What
for is the problem 1t may day lawmakers
that dead laws should be repealed that OBJ
served is far than all from the
point of those who approve it. a
The Washington times., 1921-08-28
NEW WONDERS
IN STORE FOR
LURAY VISITORS
Work on Caverns to Provide
Deviation From Beaten
Track of Travel.

LURAY, Va, Aug. 20.-Visitors to
the Luray Caverns. who In former
years have known the old line OF
travel through the underground won
der, I'm future will stand In mute won
derment at the transformation thas
mas taken place, for they will not
travel .cr very long way the~route
that has beea in use since the caverns
were discovered in 1873.
New beauties will meet the gaze OF
the beholder on every side. rooms ana
chambers far exceeding any that have
heretofore been seen having been dis
covered and made accessible to the
public Pools and lakes of sizes that
were not dreamed of even by those
who are familiar with the caverns Will
be found These chambers have been
lighted In such way that even the
minutest stalactite on the ceiling VIII
be shown as il 1t were right under the
eye.
The work of exploring and develop
ing the hitherto unknown parts of the
cayerns has been going on for several
months Necessarily 1t has been very
slow and tedious. due to the fact that
blasting could not be done TOR fear
of looseniDg many of the stalactites,
and what has been done has been by
the slow process of hammer and chisel.
the men working under the glare OF
strong electric fights and In tenn.
perature that has always maintained
a steady 81 degrees
The work that has been done VIII
do away with the passing and repass-
ing Of parties. this congestion at times
when the caverns were crowded being
feature that took away many or the
pleasures Of the underground journey,
The Washington times., 1921-08-28
Three Men, Cow
and Horse in
Strange Mix-up

g QURE John l.. Gompers
was unable to determine
whether it was a brick or
a cows kick that disabled
George Harris, when he heard
the case.
1t appeared from evidence
submitted, that George was
leading a COW along Mt. Wood
road and John Gill was driv-
ing q horse attached to a
wagon. The COW is said to
have kicked and knocked the
wagon over and then the two
men argued, and George went
down.
1t could not be shown con-
clusively whether brick was
used or a cows hoof put
George out, and Gill was dis
missed.
The Washington times., 1921-08-28
SAVES WIFE AND
5 k|DO|ES AS CAR.
.STA[LSONR RAILS
Powhatan Man Uses Rare Pres.
ence Of Mind as Locomotive
Bears Down on Ford.

RONCEVERTE. w, Va, Aug. 27.-
Whether II was presence OF mind or
the sheer force Of the instinct TOR
seif.preservation. has not been de-
termined. but whatever It was, saved
A. b. Hurley. his wife and five chill
dren. one a baby In arms. when the
Cancinnati-bound fast Chesapeake and
Ohio passenger train sliced their
Ford automobile into several parts
In a collision on the outskirts Of Mt.
Carbon, Fayette county.
Mr.. Hurley. who resides In Pow
katan, was driving with his family
over the railroad crossing at Mt.
Carbon. about the time the west
bound train was due at that place.
He hsS, stopped to allow the east
bound train to pass the crossing and
started his car over the crossing
when he saw the. west-bound train
approaching In his haste to get off
the track. he threw his engine into
reverse. but the rear wheels became
caught In tire rails, In some unknown
manner, and Hurley was unable to
bulge the machine either way.
Realizing their peril, Hurley
hustled his wife and Riddles out Of
the car with only a few precious
moments to spare before the pilot
OF the engine slashed the Ford ear
into Ford parts that were distributed
for a distance Of forty feet In the
wake of the train.
The Washington times., 1921-08-28

the flesh has been removed and the
skeleton OF poison victim is boiled
the bones will show discoloration
indicating the manner Of death.
Chang was accused of poisoning
his stepfather thirteen months ago.
He denied the charge and the au.
thorities ordered the body exhuned.
After thirteen months burial the
body was In state Of perfect
preservation. Chinese sages were
called into consultation. the skeleton
was removed from the flesh and
boiled. 1t turned a blush black.
The skeleton was carefully ar
ranged in normal position and Chang
was called in to view II. When he
saw the color OF the bones he broke
down and confessed.