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The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-06-28

Two performances daily at and p. m. Doors open
one hour earlier Admission to every thing with seats 5c
children under 10 years. 25c Reserved seats with admis
sion 75c Opera chairs grandstand with foot
GLIDING admission, $00 All tickets at regular prices on
sale day of exhibition at BertschShurtz Drug CO.
Weekly s. JuI5
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-06-28

The Eden District Agricultural So.
ciety win hold its fair at Rhodes on
Oct. 2. 3 and 4.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-01-05
Grentr orr Gifrnbabn.

Ser 5u 8reitenbd6 IN Sehen gez
bprene ruIIii9e SinanSminiiter @raf
Sanfrin NOR Elm gegner Der GiTenbabz
men. Gr tefiir6tete, DAP oiefe nit Der
3eit Sen @usbru9 elmer Rebolltion in
Gublano befDroern tOnnten. Wiiroen
bo6 in Oieiem 2anoe Ser &ieien>Gntz
fernungen Die peri6iebenen, peitu6 bon
einanber g~elegenen OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
nGber acknowledgement fperben. Sn
einem Der 3eiIetagbi6sr &untrins
fin6et mar unter Dem Datum 6es Is.
SUM 1910 Die folgen6e Stele: nSie
Giien6abnen fperben ben Ndttonen
i1pere Na6lei0en 5uriitlahen, oa tie
nur erceptionelien Wert6 baben. Die
a1Su 9robe &cmmunita6ilitGt, pel9e
pbneOies Die jebtge, ni9t genug itdte
8eb0lferung nod unftGter ma6t un0
oft nur gum Gurus 9eb0rt, tit I'M
9runoe me6r elm llebel als Elm Slid.
g(bcr per fam qegen Die StrDmungen
Ser 3eit anfGmpfen?"
@6enfo tpie Santrin ba6te fein Sc
bieter Nifoldus ser Grite . 9ie @iiens
babnen erI6tenen inn uGs cine perz
0G9tiQe, rebolutipndre N%euerung, unb
nur mad langem 3uuOern geftattete er
ben 8au elmer gang un6eOeutenoen 81
ME bon petersburg na9 53arstpe>Selo
i'm Sabre 1886. Die erite giIenbabn,
pel6e fir &ublano cine pirtbi9afte
li9e Seoeutung befaB, tpuroe 1851 err
6ffnet, @s 1T bie iogenannte Nttoldiz
balm, pel9e petersburg nit MOsfau
perbin6et. Ser peitere 4usbau bes
rufiI9en @iTenbabnneBes tpuroe 1857
in @nariff 9enommen, aber erit @nOc
Ser fieb5iger Sabre errei6te es cine
N~us6ebnung, tpel9s es gu einem Silfse
mittel Ser @epolution MAIDEN fonnte.
gus Der gsf6i9te Ser terrortitii4en
8stpegung, tpel9e nit Der @rmoroung
Mleranbers bes 3peiten i'm Sabre
1881 en0lete, lit befannt, pie auseiez
big cine feline S9qar tplfiibner 2eute
bas rufiii9e G%tienbabnneB beniibte,
Inn balo bort, balo 0a u%npermutbet 81
erf9einen un6 ibre S9rsdenstbaten gu
perri9ten, Die fi9 tbeilpeife gegen ebcn
odfelbe gif%enba9nneB riAteten.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-01-05
6roBuatfr ais graminano.

Der franaDIti9e Senator 2intilbac,
70 f9reibt elm Barrier 8eri9teritatter,
lit elm iebr ernfter, iebr piir0epoler
Serr, iiber ben man aber troBbem bera>
li9 la9t. 2intilbac 1T Yrpfenor on
Ger SorbDnne, Mitglieo oes Senats,
Spttor Der YbiloIopbie, @utompbiliit,
8icpoliit, Batter elmer 5ablrei6sn ga
mile uno fpgar 9robpater. @r lit
au9 elm iiberipruOelnoer Rebner, err
greift Bel ieoer @elegenbeit ods Wort
= uno 10 oft Dies sei9iebt, bsitsrn ii9
Die erniten Mienen Der Mitglieoer oes
bpben 9auies alf. Serr 2intilbac
prGgt ndmli9 fOitli6e yWipp9en,"
benefit nit profunosm Sieffinn, Dap
spsimal atpei bier lit, unb tit burd)
feline unseipoaie aomit Ger SpaB>
nader bes Saufes getpor6en, Den man
germ bdnfelt. 60 purbe linn zines
Saees nubegelegt, oab er cine f9pere
llnterlafunssiinoe oaour4 bsgangen,
oab er gu feinen bielen Siteln uno
afaoemii6en @raben ni9t audi oen
zines 2i5entiaten Der Redte erfporben
babe. u9ut, id fperoe aud 2isentiat
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-01-05
Scotia G,afoa uno oic Yrene.

Gs f9eint, als lei bas n~eubeeriin=
bette &0nigrei9 Nprpegen beItimmt,
Ser gBelt oar5utbun, bab iif beutissn
Saaes bas mpnar9iI6e SbItem uno
freibeitli6e Snititutionen reGt gut
matchmaker %pertragen. &0nig Sa,
fpn, ser ii6 ais Elm reGt dufgeflGrter
uno MODERN oenfenoer 5iirit seigt, BAT
iebt, pie eemeloet miro, Die !0erausz
oeber i6mmtlider in GbriItiania er.
f6einenoen 3eitunsen gu ii6 ms a0z
nigsI6loB %entbpten, lie febr freunoz
lid empfaneen, ibnen fir Die SDm~
ratbien eebanft, Die tie ibm bei feiner
Dobl unb isiner SbronbsFteigunQ ent-
geqenbradten, unb fie eebetsn. linn
audi fernerbin poblpplleno geiinnt III
bleiben. = @enn man peiB, fpel6e
EoGe Die nortpegii9e S~aeesprefie
Ipielt uno oaB es tbatId9li9 Die erIten
@eiiter Oes 2anbes limb. beren Meiz
nunq in ibr gum 4usbrud gelangt,
10 miro man 0ieien iebr erfreuliHcn
Gfritt aud pom politiIden Stano-
punfte aus einen isbr flugen nennen
miifen.
Mus 5lensburg fommt Die na9=
ltebenoe, re6t befrembli6e Melbung:
Dem @prtfiibrer Der nSiio> Sitter"
Rei6stassabaeorbneten SeiIen, lit duf
cine telegrapbii6e 8egliidfpiiniduns
gum Ginaus 8Gnig 9aafons VII. in
G6riitiania folsenoes Ounftelegramm,
rnteraei6net BON Dem IOjutanten bss
&Dnies, Susesansen: Seine MajeitGt
Ger &Dnig bdben mid 6euuftrast,
Sbnen unb oen iibrisen Siib= Ssiiten
(?) fir Shr freunblifes Selesramm
ben ber5liditen 0anf aus5ufpre6en."
Giio Sitter" nennen iih befanntli9
bic nor6f6lestpisfhen 9roteiler.)
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-01-05

Der ge6te tperoen," ertlGrte 6err 2in>
tilbac. Der eraitDpfise, So Sabre
alte Mann begann pirfli9 Sus gu
ftubiren. fte1te ii9. CUR priifung unb
fiel gldn5enO Our9. Sas mar Elm
!5ano I'm Senat, dls Ser bur9gefais
lene &anoibat, georiidt uno ge6iidt,
i'm Suufe erT9ien.. Sein MiBaef6iG
mar Oas Sdgesereigntb i'm Senot.
SD tperbe 6ieIen Mafel tilgen," err
tlGrte Serr 2intilbac, ni9 itele mid
in eini0en Mpnaten no6mals CUR 8rii@
flung un0 Damn iperoe ih laden"
Gr 6eaonn audi pieSer gu biiffeln.
SiingItbin uitieg" er neueroings in's
Gramen. W2an erpdrtete einen 5tpetz
ten Sur6Fan. Die iournaliItif3en
8eri6terItatter i'm Senat bdtten be-
reits fir biefe Gpentudlitdt cine fdqis
grdp6if@ alisgcfubrte unb in 9eras
mctern abgeFaBte @eiieibsabrefe rere
fertigt, bie 6crrn 2intil6ac unmittels
bar na9 feiner 9eimiuGung iiberrei3f
perocn fplte uno oie nit Der Wtabe
nung f6loB, Dab ct ii9 in Iein nndbs
Undertakes S6tdIal nit Gra5ie uno
@iiroe fiigen mD9e. Nber es fam an,
bers aGs mar gebofft, gepiinf3t. Die
8rofeHorsn batten Elm meni3li3es
&ii6ren un0 Iieben Den Senator
our9f6liipfen. sd babe geiiegt!l"
Mit oieiem SreuOenrufe itiir5te er IN
oie Sournaliftentribiine. Gr bate
pirfli9 geiieqt, geiiegt in @eqentport
feiner Gnfeltinoer, Die Dem @ramen
beiaetpobnt hdtten.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-01-05
E61luit.

8 oufirer gum Gltsren Srau=
lein): rNas gefGGig?"-@ 8
8 I'd SD gebran3e ni9ts."
s. auirer: v8uufen sic mir
bo9 penigftens bieie i9One S6nurrz
~bartbinbe fir S6ren 9errn 9emabl
ab, gnGbige Srau!"-@
5 rGuIein: Die tperOs ;3 Sbnen
obnebmsn."
Sn eifigen SIutben. Sn
2ogonspprt, Snb., ertrdnten jdngit
stpei &inoer beim S9litti@lFi fen.
@ier anoere 9naben, tpel9e nit i6ncn
our6 bas 0Inne sis bra6en, fDnnten
erit gerettet tperoen, nu9osm lie nafe5u
cine Stnnb. lang in Oen eiiigen 5luz
tben getpeIen tparen. sic beroanfer
lire @ettune sinem ibrer SreanOe, Na>
mems g6arleS 8emice, Ser 6ei feinem
&ettungsfperfe I'm elm Saur iel6it err
trunfen pdre.
9ueIG api6 ben Sar@
m n. 3pei in Ser NGbe bon
Glartsbrrg, Mc., aniGffige Sarmer
Namens @l,quit Gunner unO Beter
Did fo6tfn iiingft Elm Suea nit Ier~
ten ous, npfei Gunner ieinem 8egner
einen Irm abiding. 3pii4en ben
8ei6en berrI6te Felt ldn9erer Seit cine
erbitterte Teinhfhaft.
Berplauoertcs Mtten;
a t. Sin iuneer 8erliner BANKER
Der Oieier Sage feline 9o4icit ftierte
ipuBte, oaB feline friibere Geliebte an
Sage ser Srauung Elm @ttentat au'
i'm beoeben polte. @rf cine gan;
eigene Qrt ipubte er fi9 oapor gu be
pabren. Gin Seteftibinfitut bdtti
bafiir ssforgt. Dab fi9 cine feincr On.
eeftelten nit Sem Mdo6en befrenn'
oete, 6as SEN Mngriff auf ben Sdnfier
Bel ieiner 9rauune mil elmer anosrsr
plante. Die Seteftipin be1u6te mn
sic esfiir9tete MttentGterin in Dem Iu
eenblid, als iis fi9 gum Gang nod
Der air9e anf6idte, nit einem jun
gen Manne, Sen fie als ibren BrGuti
gam porifsIte, unb p~erplauoerte mi
ibr oie fritifde 3eit. go cling bi
firhIi6e Giniesnuns ungeitDrt Dor ii@
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18
PERFECTLY DEVELOPED WOMEN
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN! YOUR FORM AND FgG.
URE MADE PERFECT.

onearhf 10
the
cheeks,
fxtii
M perfected, Treatment
Whatever lack perfect form figure Mature viii generously,
ong Nature beautiful the fat
70 at he
Address confdsntal ASSOCIATION
New Ypkc
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18
PALISADE PATTERNS.
A MAJOR DRESS FOR THE
BOY OR GIRL.

Mother Is always glad of newt ideas in frocks for
her young offspring and the sketched here is ex-
cellent in style and practieability The frock Is in
one piece and thus easily put off and on 1t has the
further advantage of closing on the shoulders being
slipped on over the head and buttoned along shout
der pieces which resemble epauets and give broad
ening effect A pretty stitched cuff completes the
sleeve and reinforces place which is subject to
much wear, The frock is belted in long wasted
and leather is the best material for the belt
A crash or serge would serve as resister of wear
and soil, and with belt and shoulder buttons OF red
the frock would be quite fetching. For the medium
size yards of 36-inch material are needed.
477o-sizes, to years
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

James Adams, American business
man and graduate of West Point, is In
Paris at the opening of the great loGr
betl0een France and Germany. He en-
cages in q balloon reconnaissance for
the French; ndrrol0Iy escapes capture
by German troops, and is l0recked IN
the grounds of the Chateau Ldgundy,
IN France. He is nurSed by Aimee,
the Counts daughter, q0itb aOhOm he
falls in lone. The Germans GdUdnce
and take the Chateau for headquarters.
GTieSmdn a German Colonel, after
aodrd in charge of the Chateau, insults
Aimee and is attacked By Adams, the
tight being stopped by the Kaiser, 1oith
a0hOm adams is personally acquainted.
Adams joins the German HUSSGrs, I'M
der Col. LolOenberg, an old friend, and
becomes acquainted aoitb FleiSchmGna,
a gigantic sergeant, Who later proUeS to
be a friend IN need. The army moVes
q0eSt to meet the French. Adams,
Loloenberg and Fleischmann lead an
ambush, defeating a French column.
Returning to camp, Adams is informed
that Aimee has assisted in the escape
of French spy, Ldtour, taking him
daoay in her carriage. GrieSman and
cavalry are in pursuit. With FleiSch-
mann, Adams impreSSeS a German aOGr
automobile and ruSheS to Aimee'S aid.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18

MERCHANTS USING TRADING STAMPS can save the
cost Of them by our plan. 1t increases business
faster and costs you nothing Chicago Copy
o., Dept. i. 416-424 Milwaukee Ave, Chicago.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18
CHAPTER v.

l was not familiar with the road over
which we were travelling, and could not
afford to be reckless with it's many
turns. Better that arrive few min
utes late than not at all. Yet the pace
the giant automobile made seemed flu
rious to Fleischmann, for presently
heard his heavy voice in my ear:
"Gott und Himmell! 1t is too fast"
"There is no danger" [ shouted back.
81 know the machine as you know
your horse"
Presently he spoke again:
1--WE shall be arrested at the chateau.
They will telephone from headquar-
ters."
1t was a disagreeable thought.
Should suspicion arise at camp as to
my intention, the rear guard at the
chateau would be ordered by wire to
arrest us. But Fleischmann rose to the
occasion, as he did so often in times of
trouble. Once more l heard his voice at
my ear:
"Slack up and I will break the wire"
! glanced upward where, at the side
Of the road two strands of wire were
supported on iron poles or on conven-
lent trees. l had seen the signal corps
at work and knew the system. The
upper wire, of heavy copper, was the
through line, extending back across the
Mouse, into Lorraine, and thence, by
established lines, south into the Vosges
Mountains, where it connected with the
army of the Crown Prince, operating on
the southeastern border. The other
wire, or iron, was a local" running
only from the chateau to the headquar-
tiers on the Aisne River.
1t was daring act-deliberately to
sever this line of communication. Yet
we were we'll into the affair now and
must see it through.
/ slackened speed and Fleischmann
sprang from the car. The wires were
here fastened to a tall poplar. He
Skinned" up the tree, and, taking hold
Of the "local" with both hands, swung
out upon it. The slender strand broke
clean at the insulator and Fleischmann
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18

watching each other like hawks; then
up and at it again, back and forth, cut
and slash, thrust and parry, until 1t
seemed to me that all my life long
had been doing this thing, and that
should continue until the end of time.
At last my anger rose again. l
twisted his sword to one side and
pricked him beneath the arm. THAT
for hint" cried. 81 shall press less
lightly the next time. Put down your
sword and deliver the lady to me or
you shall die, traitor"
The word struck home For answer
he cursed me, and came in with a great
sweeping stroke that would have cut
me in two had it reached its mark. But
| stopped caught his blade near my
hilt, and with a strong upward lift and
throw put him off his guard. And,
though 1t was unwise. considering my
uncertain status with the Emperor
was too far gone with hate and with
desperation to recede. My sword came
down with heavy, drawing stroke. 1t
grazed the side of his head, slicing off
an ear. 1t bit deep into the muscles of
his thick, corded neck. 1t struck the
collar bone. shattered it, and turned in
ward. And as he staggered back and
! fell carrying down table and chair, his
blood spurted to the low ceiling and
knew that my work was well done.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18

came down on hands and feet, like a
cat. A moment later We were off again,
al full speed
But forty minutes had passed when /
saw. far away to the southeast, flut-
ter of white high in the trees. 1t was
the balloon case-the remnants of La
Jaune-and I knew we were near the
end of our run.
The infantry guard at the gate recog-
nized my uniform and saluted as we
swept through the gates. At the porte
cochere set the brake, leaped from the
car and rushed into the chateau. my
sword clanking ominously behind me,
There was no change in the appear
ance of the rooms, save that they were
deserted The tables were still Uttered
with papers. Blankets lay upon the
cots just as they had been thrown back
when the sleepers arose. 1t seemed a
dead place; yet with a great hope In
my heart that might find Aimee there
| passed quietly through the carpeted
parlors and on to the small family din
ing-room beyond, which had been re-
served for the Emperor's private apart
ment.
threw back the heavy curtain at the
doorway A man stood within. He had
risen suddenly 10 his feet from a chair
by small table pn which lay papers
and maps left bs the Emperor. He
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18
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Remarkable Discovery That Cuts Down
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All About Paints and PaiDt-MalIinH Ar(

A. l.. Rice, prominent manufacturer, Of
Adams, N. Y, has discovered a process of
oil. He calls it Powdrpaint. 1t comes to YOU a
dry powder, and all that is required is cold
water to make paint weather.proof, fre-proof
and as durable as oil paint For many pur-
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indispensable to every property owner. It
adheres to any surface, wood, stone or brick,
spreads and looks like oil paint yet costs only
onefourth as much.
Write to Mr. A. L. Rice, Manufacturer, 1865
you a free trial package, together with color
card and his valuable book on painting, all
free. This book is necessary to all who use
paint. 1t lets you into the secret Of paint
making, exposes fake paints. tells you how to
purposes, and shows you how you can save
and make good many dollars. Write to-day.
and the book, free trial of paint, ETC., viii be
sent you without any cost by return mail.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18

." HE SIAGGERED BAH AND FELL"
of which sat Griesman and his orderly,
busily talking. The innkeeper came
forward with a smile of welcome. l
waved him aside and turned to Cries
man, who looked up with a sheer.
"Ah, Herr Adams, so you have come
for the LADY," .
ct have come for Mademoiselle La
gunay," replied. 81 wish to see her at
once"
He broke out into a hooking laugh,
in which the others Joined. well, so
| you shall, so you shall see her, pres
emily, perhaps. But you must know
that she is prisoner of Warmly pris-
oner"
She is to be released l said, hotly.
81 heard from the Emperor your report.
| 1t is said that she aided the spy, La
tour, to escape. You will prove it or
release her"
Griesman took the time deliberately
| to draw from his pocket a cigar and to
| light it before he spoke. He knew that
| was burning with impotence and an
ger Leaning back and speaking
through a cloud of smoke he made my
heart leap with delight.
"There is nothing in the charge, SO
| far as IL relates to mademoiselle, for
which I am glad, since my regard for
her is very-tender. may say"
He paused To take Ia the full effect OF
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18
4 WOMAN OPPOSING Elk
TENSION OF SUFFRAGE
no WOMEN.

Mrs. Caroline F. Corbin of Chicago,
has served notice on Chairman Les
sing Rosenthal of the city's new chart
er convention committee on municipal
elections, that there are women who
are opposed to the extension of the
franchise to women. Mrs. Corbin is
president of the Illinois Association
opposed to the Extension of Suffrage
to- women. She has published many
books, most of them upon social CUES
lions, and is a contributor to many
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-18

magazines. Her first important work
as a leader of her sex, was, in the
foundation of the Association for the
Advancement of Women. The most
recent book which she has brought
out Is "a Women's Philosophy OF
Love-" published in 1892. Mrs Corbin
opposes woman's suffrage, on the
ground that it threatens home life
and is an adjunct to Socialism.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-07
PRESIDENT NOT IN SYMPATHY
WITH UNRELIABLE WRITERS

Washington, April 7.-Presi1ent
Roosevelt iltends to STOW III an EN-
phatic way that he has no sempatly
with the work of writers fer maya
zines and other pubiicati1"s whL have
been creating the impression that
there is political corruption in con-
gress and elsewhere iuthe national gov
eminent. He will do this in notable
: speech on Decoration Day, Norfolk.
Va before the Army ard Navy Un-
ion.
1t is understood the President will
call attention also to the failure OF
these writers to expose men response
BILE for murder and criminal persecut-
ion in connection with labor troubles.
He was highly incensed over the as
sassination of exc ovelnor Steunen-
berg of Idaho, aud there is reason to
believe he will not spare the Western
+ ederation of Miners.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-07
Not a Darned Fool

Years ago, when telephones were
still novelty, a farmer from the out
skirts OF Manchester, N. H.. came to
town one day and called on lawyer
friend Of mis-, now United States Sen
asor Henry E. Burnham, who he sun
piled with butter, and who had had a
telephone recently pat tn his Office.
Need any butter this mornlng?"
asked the farmer.
"Wel, I don't know, answered the
lawyer. "Wait a minute I'll ask my
wife about it -
After speaking through the phone,
he went on: - my wife says no. "
The farmers tacs was q study for a
moment. Then he broke out with
Look here, Mr.. Lawyer. may be
'rube' and havs my whiskers full OF
hay and hay seed, but I'm not such a
darned fool as TO believe that your
wife is i'll that box
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-07

buildings. inducing prominent res.
taurant and two churches, the -eheals s.
alb at the theater produced electiifying
and ghostlike effects. All sounds were
carried " it'll startling ana uncanny
distlpctness similar to That of tho
whispering gallery of st. Paul's
cathedral in London. The place has
been losed tor a complete overhaul.
ing.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-07
Raised too much Racket

Berlin. April "A curious case OF
acoustic trouble has arisen at the Roy
al theater, just renovated and reopen
ed after ling period of disuse. The
acoustic properties. instead of being
weak for sound, as expected, proved
over powerful. Nothing unusual was
noticed in the theatre itself, but in
the streets outside and the neighboring
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-04-07
SATURDAY. APRIL 7, 1906
Spelling Reform

lumbia university outlines in The Sun.
day Inter Ocean Magazine the scope
of the work to be undertaken by the
simplified spelling board for the re-
form of English spelling. This board
is being organized at the suggestion of
Andrew Carnegie, who has agreed to
defray the expenses of an active CAM
paign for more reasonable spI ling"
Th3 phonetic reform Of Eng llsh
spelling has been so iden titled in the
past with fads of all kinds that it is a
pleasant surprise to lealn that the sIm-
plifed spelling board will not be an If
responsible COLLECTION of cranks and fad
dists, but representative committee
of Americans which should be capable
of doing practical work. The MEM
bershlp is not complete, but as fixed to
date numbers twenty eight editors. ed
itors of dictionaries, representatives of
educational institutions, authors.
judges, publishers, and practical men
of affairs. The board will proceed up
the proposition that there is not now
and and never has been any general
agreement as to English spelling, or
any authority having tho right to
make rul es for it. There is divided
usage in regard to hundreds CT won DIS.
Within limits eacn of US has right
TO his own opinion.
'Simplification by the omission of
useless letters" is the motto of the
board. This is not an innovation; 1t
is a principle that has been at work
for centuries along the line OF least
resisfance-as, for example. music
for musicke; maneuver for manoeuv-
vre; program for programmes; anti
toxin for antitoxine
In setting forth the advisabiblity
of simpler spelling Professor Mat
thews calls attention 10 the fact that
English bids fair to be the world Ian
guage of the future. The plumber
of those who now speak English is
greater than the number of those who
speak German, French, and Italian,
and the rate of increase is larger.
At the present rate of increase one
hundred and thirty millions will be-
come five hundred millions before the
end of the twentieth century
English is an easy Language to ac-
quire by word of mouth, since it has
very few grammatical complexities as
compared with other leading modern
languages. In this respect it is an
acceptable word LANGUAGE. But ito
orthography is its weak point, and
a very weak one. In fact, it would
be difficult TO say too much concern
ing our unscientifc, unbusinesslike,
and abusrd spelling.
1t is odd that the most business
like of races should cling to such an
unbusinesslike spelling, but il is as
true as truth itself that any attempt
to alter violently our ridiculous SPELL
ing is foredoomed to failure. The En-
glish speaking race will be driven no
faster than it chooses to move For
this reason anv scientific phonetic re-
form is out OF the question. even if de-
sirable.
Nevertheless, improvement is pos
sible, because English is language
that is very much alive, and is grow
ing and improving all the time. If the
simplified spelling board is able to IN
terest the public along practical lines
It may BIZ able to accomplish consider
able. But it all depends upon the PUB
l.. Chicago Inter Ocean.
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