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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-04
BATTLE IN SOLEMN MANNER
Germans at the Seaside Seem to Take
But Little Enjoyment in
the Water.

The Germans are a great, learned and
scientific nation, but love of washing,
for washing's sake, is not in them, says
Short Stories.
A course of baths, taken as 'kur"
(cure), commands their respect, but
bath recklessly INDUCED in every day,
without solemn preparation or doc
tors sanction, awakens their amaze
ment.
An ordinary holiday at the seaside,
where sea bathing is looked on as a
pleasure by the British, is a much more
serious affair to the German. 1t is a
"kur."
A bath lasting the prescribed number
of minutes is solemnly taken every day,
whatever the weather may be, until the
requisite amount is reached, when they
are relinquished under the firm convic-
ton that one more would undo the good
of the "kur.''
A bath taken in private house is a
solemn ceremony. The doctor orders it,
and room is prepared. If the tempera-
ture is less than sultry, a fire is lighted,
and sheets are hung round it to warm.
The bather is allowed no food for
three hours before the time fixed, and
wears an air of Importance and cour-
ageous resignation.
Principally at the hour arranged, a
bath is brought on truck, followed by
another truck, with barrels of hot water.
The bather then undresses and dons an
equivalent to a bathing dress, and hav-
ing conscientiously remained the re-
quisite number of minutes in the water,
dries himself, or herself, in the warm
sheets.
That a person should be so lost to all
sense of decency as to battle in the
privacy of their own room without a
bathing dress is very shocking to Ger
man modesty.
Two young English girls at school
were seriously demonstrated with by
their schoolmistress for being SO i'm
modest as to wash more than their faces
and hands every morning, and finding
they persisted in their outrageous con-
duct, screen was arranged round their
washstands that the German girls might
not be contaminated by the shocking
sight.
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The Lobster's Claws.

If you take the trouble when you save
up money enough and purchase lob
ster, to notice the claws you will observe
that each is peculiar, and quite materi-
ally differs from the other One claw is
scissors, the other mill; one is o
cutter, the second cracker.
Practically lobster has ten legs, but
of these only eight are used in walk
ing. Of these ten legs the front pair, the
claws, are employed in seizing and crush
Ing it's prey. Generally the right claw
is the more slender and longer, Aand has
sharp teeth on its edges, while the other
has no teeth but blunt tubercles, or ham,
mers. The left claw is operated by
stronger muscles. Sometimes, however,
the scissors claw is the left one and the
hammer, or crusher, claw is the right
Kennebec (Me.) Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-04

and other houses are producing wonder
full. quaint Japanese styles made OF
beautiful cloths, embroidered or piped
with velvet, and sometimes finished with
deep fringes of silk and chenille.
The real iaquettes seem to gain favor
with middle-aged ladies, but not with
our younger mondaines. After all, the
three-quarter length tight-fitting coat in
peau de sole. trimmed with fringe and
ruchings in black or puse color, is some
what ageing.
For morning wear in the Bots great
many scarlet and white sac coats are
worn trimmed with kid and cloth en-
broideries. These are worn with trot-
teuse skirts.
In the afternoon we see fur tippets
with triple capes and fichu ends. There
are also some pretty shawl-like wraps
of lovely pastel cloths, embroidered and
edged with fringe. There is no doubt
that the graceful shawl line is very
beautiful in wrap, especially when the
wrap is of faced cloth embroidered with
embossed velvet taking in the various
shades of the costume, for everything
is still perfect study in color.
Brown, bronze and wine shades pre-
dominate, together with the real, old,
faded vieux rose.
Charming are the evening wraps OF
lace over chiffon, embroidered with
shaded panne and velvet leaves, finished
with ermine or chinchilla collar and
cuffs. Sometimes, too, these wraps
show fur edgings. The three-quarter
length is a favorite one, but the Jo-
sephine wraps are fully trained.
Bronze-brown opera cloaks are won
derfully beautiful, lined with shaded
chiffon and lace, and further adorned
with huge collars and deep cuffs Of sable
or mink. A vieux rose velvet wrap
lately saw had lovely overcape Of
chinchilla, and a regal purple velvet
mantle was trimmed with many rows Of
ermine.
must not omit to describe Jo-
gephine dress of thick cream Liberty
satin, the long train of which was edged
with mink, while an over-train reaching
only little below the waist was Of
olive-green velvet embroidered in gold.
Wonderfully embroidered buttons ap-
peared on this gown, and narrow fur
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PREPARING FOR OPERATION.
Surgeons Careful Attention to De-
tails and Few Moments
Of Privacy.

Not long since we happened to be
personally interested in a grave sur
gical operation about to be performed
in one of our hospitals, says Medical
Talk for the Home.
The surgeon who was to perform the
operation was in preparation for the
ordeal before him. He had thorough
ly disinfected his hands and clothing.
He had donned the operating robe OF
spotless white. His beard and hair
and nails had been given the usual
attention.
After all this, he had retired to a
private room to spend few minutes
by himself.
What was he doing?
In our opinion he was doing very
important thing before taking up the
task that lay before him. He was ly-
ing down on a couch, in dark room,
where no noise nor interruption could
disturb him. He was lying on his
back, with his eyes closed, going over
mentally every detail of the surgical
operation which he was about to. per-
form. He was meditating upon the
solemn responsibility which he had
undertaken. Whether the woman
about to be operated upon should re-
turn to her family, we'll and happy, te
take UP again those duties that had
been interrupted by her sickness, or
whether she was miserably to perish,
victim of a horrible disease, all de-
pended upon this surgeon.
Perhaps he was praying. Praying
for himself Praying for a steady
nerve, clear eyesight, courageous
but kindly spirit. We hope So
But whether or not he was praying,
at least he was doing very wise
thing. A few minutes of silence, OF
calm elaboration, before entering up
on his task, was a precaution which
we recommend to all surgeons.
We also recommend all surgeons
who use such precaution. Far bet
ter is such procedure than to do
what so many surgeons do, nerve
themselves up with glass of whisky,
or possibly a hypodermic injection of
morphine.
The surgeon, like the priest, should
feel that his function in the world IS
a holy one. If any man is in need
of divine guidance and strength moro
than the priest it is the surgeon.
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THEIR LITTLE GIRL.
CANTO THE FIRST.

CANTO THE FIRST.
How lonesome-like and still 1t seems
since she amt here no more;
ne yer knew how big place 1t was she
filled before;
! miss the songs, too, that she sung, ana
ma she mopes around
AS bad as though we'd went and put our
girl down in the ground
Instid of dressin' 'er up fine and givin'
'er away
1t all seems long ago, and yit twas only
yesterday.
How proud and glad he seemed to be
when it was done at last
And they was man and wife and by
lovin bond held fast,
And she looked up at him and smiled,
and, fur as l could see,
Appeared to have clean plump forgot
about her ma and me;
Shed only eyes for him, she left US
standin' lonely there;
As long as he was by her side l guess
she didn't care.
And yit to think how once she'd put her
head agin my breast
And tell me L would always be the one
she'd love the BEST
Shed never go away, she said, unless
went along,
And Sunday mornin's often she would
wake me with song;
And oh how well 1 mind the day she
come to make me glad
see her still jist as she lay a-lookin' at
her dad.
How proud We washer ma and me
when she commenced to creep,
And how we'd hustle out of bed if she
would even peep,
And how we watched and how we prayed
through many, many night,
And how we worked and saved and
planned to make her burdens light;
Yit here we are alone, she's gone! Some
how it seems as though
Instid of startin' yesterday shed left us
years ago.
She looked back smilin' when she went
1 seen 'er through my tears
Behind us gladness lays, ahead are long
and lonely years;
The house seems big and dark; the sun,
I'd almost swear, has ceased.
To light things up the way it done be-
fore she started East!
So here's the end of al the dreams that
made us glad before:
The little girl the good Lord sent belongs
to us no more.
CANTO THE SECOND
I made a slight mistake, it seems, lit
tie while ago:
When she got married and when ma
moped around and took it so
We thought we'd lost our girl, we
thought, the day she went away.
She'd never more be Twin here a-singin'
blithe and gay;
But she's come back and he's here, too;
it seems he lost his job
And gosh! the restin' he kin do!-Gee up!
Go long there, Bob!
s. e. Kiser, in Chicago Record-Herald.
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His Custom.

A short while ago, tradesman,
noted for his business integrity or
honesty, called upon an accountant to
examine his books before fling his
petition in bankruptcy. The account
ant, after going through the accounts,
found that the assets were only sufi-
cient to pay the creditors three shill-
ings in the pound, and he acquainted
his client with the fact. The trades
mans startling reply was: well,
have always been able to pay five
shillings in the pound before, so
will make up the difference out Of my
own pocket.-Smith's Weekly.
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Our Mysterious
Passenger.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
] BY ROBERT DAWSON RUDOLF.
cOo@oOS0oOoOoO<

THE last whistle had gone, the good
l byes had all been said and the lit
tie tender, the final link between us
and Old England, was edging away
from our side. The great screw was
humping away at quarter speed and
We were slowly gliding down the river
Mersey when little steam launch
darted after us and, bringing up along
side, allowed a man with a small bag
in his hand to leap on to the f1imsy
platform, which was grudgingiy low
cred for him from the great ships
side. ''The proverbial late passenger"
grumbled the old stagers, and then dis
appeared below to arrange their cabins
before dinner; while the green ones
stayed on deck and watched the low
shores gradually disappear in the dis
lance and gathering gloom.
I myself belonged to the former
class of passengers and soon, having
donned SLOUGH cap, made my way
to the smoking room where, during
the many voyages which had to make,
most of my waking hours were wont
to be spent. But quick as l was in
getting there, the late passenger had
already put in an appearance, and soon
he and were talking away and dis
cussing the last news, which we would
have for some days-nothing of i'm
portance certainly; small railway
accident, a bank robbery and a
mysterious murder were the chief items
which the papers spread through many
columns. AS regards the last item, the
rumor was that the murderer had been
tracked to Liverpool and it was sus-
pected that he would try to get away
by one Of the outward-bound vessels.
by Jove, l hope he is not on board
here" exclaimed my companion, as he
rang for drinks and proffered me a
second cigar.
Much travelling and mixing with my
fellow men have made me very chary
of voluble strangers, but this man
seemed to be an exception and, before
we had been talking for an hour, we
were the best of friends and had
exchanged cards and found mutual
acquaintance which made us remark,
as people always do on such occasions,
that the world was small.
J. A. SMITH.
Representing
Jones Brown & Son,
Wholesale Provision Merchants,
London,
was the inscription on his card. II
seemed that he had decided at the very
last moment to cross by this boat to
Canada and had not even had time to
get ticket at the Office. Thus it was
that I proposed that he should occupy
the spare berth in my cabin and
hunting up the purser, we soon ar
ranged this and also for seats at the
same table in the saloon.
MI new friend was neatly dressed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-04
GAINS THIRTY POUNDS
MRS, WEBER TELLS HOW SHE WAS
HELPED WHEN DOCTORS FAILED.
She Let Her Trouble Become Chronic Be-
cause She Hesitated to Consult Her
Observation-Disclosures of a Re-
markable Case.

observation-disclosures of a Re-
markable Case.
The natural reluctance which every
woman feels to consult physician re-
garding troubles peculiar to her sex
caused Mrs. C.Weber, of No. 1855 South
Front street, Columbus, Ohio, to let her
illness run on until it became chronic,
and even the excellent doctor whom she
employed could give her no relief that
was permanent. She gives the follow
ing details of an interesting case>
st felt the trouble long time before
went to our doctor, perhaps year or
more. When did consult him he told me
I had female trouble. Ifelt sharp pains
through my stomach and could not walk
across the room without suffering ag-
onies which I cannot describe. My head
ached so that it fairly thumped and at
times it seemed that would go crazy.
My stomach became 50 weak that it
would retain only the hghtest food.
Week after week I took the DOCTORS
medicine, but continued to feel worse
and worse. On several occasions was
confined to my bed for a week at time.
Ny weight decreased to 102 pounds and
seemed confirmed invalid.
"One day read of case similar to
mine that had been cured by DIR. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People and,
although did not have much confidence,
I began taking the pills, having already
discontinued my DOCTORS treatment.
While I was taking the second box be-
gan to feel little better and the i'm
provement continued until was cured,
In few months had recovered my
health and strength and weighed 1879
pounds. I owe everything to DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills."
No discovery of modern times has
proved such blessing to women as DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
Acting directly on the blood and nerves,
invigorating the body, regulating the
functions, they restore the strength and
health in the exhausted patient when
every effort of the physician proves un-
availing. These pills are sold in boxes at
so cents box, or six boxes for $3.50, and
may be had from all druggists, or direct
from DIR. Williams Medicine Co., Sche-
nectady, N. Y.
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dress authorities are real artists and are
wise to return to the beautiful old
French modes. Nothing could be more
imposing than the Louis XVI. corsage,
with its becoming point and beautiful
lace berthe, tucker or what variation
the wearer wills, marking the line OF
the decolletage. To any woman who has
the right, by reason of beautiful neck
and shoulders, to wear decollete dress at
all, the Louis XVI. line is quite the
most becoming, while the skirt slightly
pleated on the hips, shows good figure
to the best advantage.
We are, of course, modifying these
modes a little. The danger Is that the
authorities may insist upon having them
too full at the feet, and SO allow them
to be suggestive of the crinoline. On
the other hand, the long trains of the
Josephine period will counterfeit this
effect In fact, in the matter of skirts,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-04
Trained.

Miss Frightleigh-How did you man
age to retain your composure when the
auto blew up?
Mrs. F1areup-Mr. Flareup has such
furious temper, you know, that I am.
used to explosions.-Detroit Free
Press.
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Taking Unfair Advantage.

He-You say you like a manly man.
What is your idea of a manly man?
She-Well, for instance, one who
doesn't stay and stay, just because he
knows the girl isn't strong enough to
throw him out.--New Yorker.
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edging outlined the square decolletage.
Long suede and kid gloves and NIT
tens are worn in the evening, and for
ornaments tortoise shell pins of every
description are placed in the couture.
The ruby, the turquoise and the emerald
are fighting for popularity, which
think is very evenly distributed among
them. With classical dress the Juliet
cap of many-colored stones is worn and
pearls never lose an iota of their value
How pretty are big choux of velvet worn
in the hair, the center consisting Of a
beautiful diamond ornament.
ANNETTE GIRvY.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-04
Fa shion Notes from Gay Paris

ARIS.-Most interesting this
season are the various styles
of outdoor and evening wraps
that appear on all sides.
Worth has revived the old
fashioned paletot and some
beautiful Directoire modes,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-04
Notes on Winter Fashions

RESS of the Louis XVI. and of
the Josephine period is well
represented in the winter
fashions of 1904, both for day
and evening wear, and it is
of the latter l wish to write
this week The nraSent daY
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-03-30

Walker Myier spent few DAYS last
week visiting with his parents at Cor
rectionville
Frank Green, a prosperous farmer of
west of Dow City, was transactine busl-
ness in Denison. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Busing, of Paradise
| township. was in attendance at the
funeral of Mrs. Will Rhodenbaueh on
Monday.
DIR. j. l. Gibson went to Kansas CITY
last week to look up location. AS a
result of his trip he is expecting to re.
ceive call to Detroit most any day
this week. and in case he does he will
move there with his family. The
Doctors friends will be GLAD if he ia
able to secure good location, but all
regret to see this excellent family
leave the community.
Next Friday is what is called GOOD
Friday, and is day of special observ-
anee for Episcopalians. 1t will be OBJ
served in Trinity church this yeac bv
the service known as the "Threa
Hours Concentration This service
begins promptly at noon, and lasts Just
three hours. 1t comprises varied
services OF prayers, responses and
hymns with time for silent meditation,
The addresses are based on the seven
last sayings from the Gross. The SER
vice is long. but those who attend can
come at any time during the service,
and eau leave during any of the b, INNS,
not being obliged to stay throughout
the whole service if not convenient.
The event which this day commend.
ratessis one which we'll claims the no
tice OF Christian people, aud an invita-
ton is given to all to attend and take
part in this service.
An interesting suit Of national reputs
in which P. w. Harding of this city
was attorney for the plaintiff, was
brought to a settlement short time
ago by compromise the defendant
paying 81, 100 and costs. The case was
one in which the estate of Frank Cru1n,
! deceased, of Monona county, was sued
by Mary Christensen, who was his
housekeeper, for damages on account OF
a breach of promise by Crum before his
decease. Crum was for many years q
widowe1, and the defendant claimed
that he had seduced her under promise
of marriage year before his death, af-
terward breaking his promise. Tho
case attracted wide attention and
everybody waa surprised when the jury
returned a verdict of So, 900 in favor OF
the plaintiff. The case was appealed
to the supreme court, but had not yet
come up for ADJUDICATION when it was
compromised. 1t is said the estate was
considera ,ly involved, and g5
worth the judgpe
ment srs7a
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Denison.

Mrs. Dora Gee has returned from e
visit to Logan.
Milton Childress, of Deloit, was in
Denison Friday.
Mrs. H Fl Savage is visiting friends
in Washington Iowa.
John Tuurnland. of Dow CITY, visited
with Andrew Norman Friday.
Miss Ruoy Bush of Hudson Mich. is
a guest of her aunt Miss Flora Ames.
Thos A McGrin .Jr. who is oparat-
ing farm west of town was a Denison
visitor Monday.
Geo Hester from Buck Grove was
in town Monday and favored the Re-
VIEW Office with call.
Ethel Gulick returned to Mt. Ver-
non today where she will enter for the
spring term of Cornell college.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Raine enjoyed q
visit from their daughter, Mrs. A. N
Jordan of Dunlap, last week.
R. w. Core welt to his horne in In.
dianola Saturday morning where he
will spend the spring vacation.
Lydia Belle Kuehnle went to Chica.
go with her father on Saturday and
will spend her vacation there.
Miss Lille Raine returned to Indian
ola Saturday moran g after pleasant
weeks vacation with her parents.
Miss Bertha Kelly went to- Irwin
Saturday to spend the spring vacation
with her sister Mrs. C. w, Nellis
Capt. G, w. Clark, who recentl,
bought farm of DR.. Carr near Dow
City, was a busicsss visitor Thursday
Prof. Hover reports that he is max
ing fine progress with ''Pinafore". n
expects to give it some time durin
The month of April.
The Yeoman at their last meetin.
had a supper and social and initiated
new member. They have niue more t
initiate at their next messing.
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Fred Wahl, of Omaha, was Deni

Fred Wahl, of Omaha, was a Deni-
son visitor on Tuesday.
| Mr.. Emil Kruger, of Schleswig. was
in Denison on Tuesday.
Messrs. L. A. Sewell, Will Hover
and Frank jackson spent part of last
| week at the lake shooting.
Among the attorneys from out OF
town to arrive fer court on Tuesday
were Messrs. E H. Swasev, of Dow
! City. and Maurice O'Connor, of Vail.
Mrs. A. B. Rutledge returned from a
visit to Minnesota on Saturday Mr..
Rutledge has secured residence in
East Denison. and they moved therein
Saturday.
Mr.. J. Fl. Clough has sold his ranch
in Oklahoma, and it is expected he
! will return to Denison and make his
home. His old time friends will be
| pleased to learn that he is again to be
among them.
! John Michaelson, of Omah a, was in
| Denison on Monday selling his new
4 silver cleaning preparation. Ia anoth.
err column will be found an advertise.
meno regarding the new article, under
! the name of Alamo"
X. A. Romans received letter from
I j. b. Harris of Boone Tuesday morn.
ing. regarding his condition. An
operation was performed last week
and he is now resting nicely and doing
as we'll as could be expected under the
circumstances. He writes that If he
passes through the first part of the
week without any serious coasplica
tlons he has strong hopes that he will
recover.
/ Geo. Menagh & Co. are now nicely
located in their enlarged quarters
The grocery department has been
moved to the old drugstore room and Il
large stock of queensware and shoes
has been added. The old room will be
occupied with a hardware stock which
they expect in short time. A large
opening has been made between the
two rooms and the desk has beer
placed there so that system O.
trolleys for handling the cash can be
installed if necessary.
The Cooper hotel was the scene of {
very delightful social occasion las
Thursday when Mrs. S. b. Greek en-
tertained about dozen lady friends il
honor of Mrs L. NJ Shaw. AT on,
o'clock an elegant four course luncheon
was served in the dining room, tn,
table being decorated with roses ant
beautiful center pieces. The dinner
was first class in every particular ant
twas thoroughly enjoyed by the ladies
after which pleasant social hour wa
spent in the parlor. The guests were
Mesdames Shaw, Perkins, Gulick
Voss. Cochran. Sewell, Kuehnle, Girls
we'll, Ley, Meyers, and Philbrook.