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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
DEATH BY ELECTRICITY.
As a Painless Method of ExecCuon
Not Yet Beyond Criticism.

As a Painless Method of Execution
Not Yet Beyond Criticism.
You have had recently, in the Unit
ed States, many discussions as to the
humaneness of electrocution, the re-
suit being to show that your system
of dealing out death for criminal Of
lenses is not beyond criticism, says
Francis Marie, French scientist, in
the New York World. When you first
invented this method of doing your
criminals to death you began by ex-
perimenting or calves and oxen. These
animals quickly succumbed to the
shocks given them. AS consequence
YOU thought that in the case of a man
results would be the same. You have
found out that conditions are not at
all the same.
When a man is killed by accident
that is to say, when he is stricken
down before he has had time to think
of the catastrophe and prepare his
mind for it-he drops like the un-
thinking bullock to which a shock
has been administered. When the
condemned man is led OUT to execu-
ton, however, his relative strength, or
vibratory energy, both mental and
bodily, undergoes a great change to-
ward the death-dealing current.
Whether he wishes it or not, his in
stinct of self-preservation makes him
assert himself and in reality he meas
ures his own strength against that of
the current, which has been prepared
to deal with him as if he were in a
the nervous strength which he natur-
ally exerts is proportionate to the
consciousness that the supreme mo-
ment of his life has come At this
moment the mental terror of the vic
tim exceeds all other feeling, and al
most wholly deadens the physical
sense.
In many a case in which persons
have survived lightning strokes no
especially painful sensation has been
recorded. In cases, however, where
experimenting surgeons have submit
ted themselves to electrical shocks in
order to test the efficacy Of electrocu-
ton to within reasonable limits, the
patient on issuing from the sleep or
stupor brought on by the voltage has
confessed that during the experiment
he was conscious of a total paralysis
of the bodily and mental functions
long before his consciousness disap-
peared. He could see that he was
disappearing from the world. Natur-
ally, nothing beyond this could be at
| tempted without endangering the pa
tents life.
The question, then, whether electro
cution is a torment or a painless
death remains open. AS such it can
| not be said 10 have justified itself,
and, in the interests of humaneness,
a more certain method of killing GRIM
| inals should be devised.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
woman,s Place I'm business.


The non-recognition of womans place
In business life is still prevalent, says
Miss Harriet Richards in the Book
keeper Many a business man looks
upon the feminine element of his Office
force, from the telephone girl to his
private secretary (and what on earth
would he do without her?), as a neces-
sary nuisance, and considers the posi-
ton that woman to-day holds in Amer
lean business life an erroneous one.
Nevertheless, the fact remains that
over six million women and girls in
these United States are self-support-
ing, and with only nine exceptions they
are engaged in every occupation in
which men are engaged. Since this is
fact. who shall say it is wrongly so?
If the feminine element is necessi-
ty in the home, where his majesty
throws off the cares of the day and is
ready for rest and recreation, may 1t
not be conceded that there are those
qualities In women that are necessary
as balance to those masculine quail
ties which are continually in action in
the business world?
1t has been said that women are
not all fools, although men seem to
expect them to be, very often" Won
an has an intuitive perception that en-
ables her to see into a thing more
quickly than a man, to see at once re-
suits other than those satisfactory to
selfish desire; she has greater fore
sight, greater patience, better sense
of harmony. of proportion and OF or
der The French recognize these facts
and to-day in France the wife is not
only made familiar with her husbands
business, but she has become most
helpful assistant to him in that con
nection.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Not American Women,

Occasionally some benighted individ-
ual ventures 10 repeat the silly as3er-
ton that American women lack the
poise and feminine dignity that char
acterize their sex in European coun-
tries.
Anyone who cherishes such a delu-
sion should read the comments of Eu-
ropean newspapers on the conduct of
women during the visit of King Ed
ward to Marienbad. In their insane
ambition to secure seine souvenir CT
royalty scores OF welldressed and ep-
parently respectable women followed
the monarch so closely that the police
had to interfere. They even crowdc
around him in the restaurants. fight
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Grass Stains.

It is very annoying to have pretty,
light dress ruined with grass stains.
This is the time of year when the chill
dren are liable to have their white
dresses stained with grass, and If the
offending spot is not properly handled
at once, it may not wash out, thus
running an otherwise good garment.
Sometimes, If the stain Is a slight
one, it will wash out with clear water
and ammonia, but not usually. SIM
pie remedy is to spread molasses, or
a paste made of soap and baking soda,
over the spots and let 1t stand for a
few hours before washing out. An
other way is to keep the stains moist
and let 1t lay in the hot sunshine
until the spots turn brown. when they
can be washed out with clear water.
Grass stains are soluble in alcohol, but
It is not always safe to use it on very
delicate colors.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
CbeMoRKIHAfC
:sNEVER DofR7g

Use salt water applied with coarse
brush to clean willow furniture. Dry
we'll
A cloth dipped into methylated spir-
its will be found useful in cleaning
brown shoes.
To bleach hardkerchiefs, after wash
ing let them soak oTer night in waite
in which a bit of cream of tartar has
been dissolved.
Try keeping sewing implements
handy in the kitchen for dressing
fowls-stroEg thread, cord, thimble-
q needle and scissors.
Moistened cream of tartar will re-
move iron rust. Grass stains in white
goods should be saturated with paraf-
fin and put out in the sun.
Cut sheets of tinfoil and place under
the flower vase doilles and you will
have no trouble with any dampness
"~oc, ing the best polished furniture.
clean embossed brass make a So
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Homemade Rug.

For a useful house rug, cut burlap
Inches wide, yard long, unravel both
sides for ~ inches, fold, and sew the
center. Take piece of burlap the size
you want the rug. Begin to sew the
burlap in the center, one of the strips
that is unraveled, turn the ends up,
and sew in circle to the square piece
of burlap until the burlap is filled. 1t
can be sewed In any shape you would
like. Dye it some nice color.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Health and Beauty Hints.

To draw a boil to a head peel the
skin from boiled egg. wet and apply
at once.
Ringworms disappear when painted
few times with iodine. Repeat APP
plication If required.
Bind the white of an egg over burns
or scalds. 1t will form a coating like
varnish and give instant relief.
If infammatory rheumatism is not
of long standing battle the affected
parts with sweet Oil and saltpeter-
an ounce of the latter to a pint of
oil. 1t is very effective.
When giving castor oil take small
tumbler and squeeze into 1t a table
spoonful of orange juice; next pour in
the oil, then add more juice. The oil
will form a globule in the center of
the juice and can be swallowed with
out being detected.
Soaking the feet night and morning
in hot water for five minutes at least
will do much toward relieving the
pain. A mixture of alum. rock salt
and borax in even quantities will be
helpful in extreme cases.
A German woman who suffered from
neuralgia was cured by fasting, and
hence in her opinion 1t is food and not
money that Is the root of all evil.
Medical authorities are already coun-
tenancing hunger cures for different
maladies.
A pleasant and refreshing mouth
wash may be formed by mixing in a
pint of distilled or otherwise pure
water, two teaspoonfuls of prepared
borax and a teaspoonful of camphor
Keep 1t tightly corked and shake well
before using.
Many persons find that little per-
oxide of hydrogen brushed over the
skin Immediately freckles appear has
marvellous power of dispelling them.
One should, however, vary this treat.
ment by applying some fatty cream,
for the drug tends to wither the skin,
and some skins 1t irritates greatly.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Nerves Dangerous for Business
Women

The business woman who lets a
reprLnand for a mishap reduce her to
tears or a state of nervousness that
utterly units her for work for hours
would be more efficient II she could
philosophically put such things aside
with the mental reservation, Its done
and can't be undone; III try to prevent
It's happening again" and let it go at
that.
Tlse person who can take a disap-
pointment stoically, who can get the
right perspective and see that in a
week or month or year 1t will be a
little thing, though just now it seems
big, has help along LIES highway
that will considerably brighten dark
places.
1t isn't meant that we should be
careless or Indifferent 1t Is meant
that one should put q right valuation
on the things that disturb ones
serenity. 1t isn't meant that in great
trouble We can summon philosophy to
take out the sting. But for the trifes,
the inconseQuential things. it is a most
useful armor.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
CHAPTER XI-(Continued.)

Who that knew the whole story would
say that she had aught to complain of.
secure in her place and possessions; but.
oh, woe for that happy dream that had
brought the smile to her lips but half an
hour ago, by her freside, Blindly, STUN
blingly, she found her way back to her
own room, with the one instructive idea
of shelter.
She knew it all now-knew the real
cause of all the bitterness. of all the hap
piness of the last three weeks.
Spurred by her own tormenting
thoughts she sprang up from the sofa
where she crouched. and paced the floor,
as many a jealous woman has paced be-
fore. And then, afraid that any further
delay in joining the tea-time group in the
library might bring her a visit from her
husband, she lit light and carefully in
spected herself in the glass. and then
with composed, if weary face, went
down stairs. She found Flora and Nellie
sitting in the freight. and with one
quick glance saw that there were no
traces of tears on the latter's face, at
least meme that could be seen in that I'M
certain light.
ter dresses and London tailors, and in
her pre- occupation betrayed a knowledge
of the subject which brought from Nellie
the rcTns rk:
'One really would think that you had
never teen out of England"
Her answer was ready enough.
Its the easiest and cheapest way to
get ones things sent ont. Most people
do it,
Then Stewart came in, announcing
that he had just been to look for her,
and she asked about the incidents of his
day, in quite as expansive fashion as
was usual with her.
How well he looked in his riding things.
and in what good spirits he seemed. She
watched him exchanging some common
place remark with Nellie. to whom he
always talked little more than to Flora.
besides, Mr. Harter had come in, and, as
usual, was sitting a little apart with that
lady, deep in discussing schools and clubs.
The old, fre-lit library formed an or
binary picture of domestic life.
When they separated to dress for din
ner. Stewart followed his wife upstairs.
and at the door of her sitting-room said !:
May / come in for a few minutes!
There is plenty of time"
mo, there is not" she answered pleas
antly, ''for 1 promised Jeanne to try on
a new dress. I've put it off three tines, y
and she went in and closed the door.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
:WOnQR2S h2tQpoStS:

ing to snatch cigar stub, crumb of
bread, or even the matches that he
had used to light his cigars.
Just imagine American women par
ticipating in such disgraceful proceed
ings! American women may not be
controlled by inherited respect for
long outgrown conventions. Few of
them, however, are lacking IN ability
so to conduct themselves as to COM
mand the respect of the most distin-
guished visitor, be he President or
King.-Chicago Journal
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

down at her for 50 long in silence that
speak first, and to ask:
We'll, what is it?''
Il merely thought it as well to ascer-
tain il my fellow-conspirator had any
report to make. 1t is some time since l
have been honored by one'
If her tone were impatient, his was in
cisive to haughtiness. TIE echo of il
seemed to linger in hers as she answered ::
There is none that | know of. AS
you have heard, l have been as frank as
possible with your cousin"
Yes, that was right enough" he
agreed then suddenly, DO you think
that you are playing an altogether wise
gameT'
She was startled INTO looking up, and
read only sternness in his face.
I'm what way:" she demanded.
I'm allowing Norman to monopolize so
much of your society" Then, as he saw
a quick retort coming, Far be it from
me to dream of interfering with your
new friendship, only are you quite sure
of the object on his part of so much in
innate conversational"
is it impossible that the object may
be goodwill and kindliness?' she fash
ed out.
Not at ALL" he replied, ''or even ad-
miration."
And if it were admiration, what
should it matter TO you, so long as l do
not fail to carry out my barsain!
The taunt had broken down his en-
forced self-control.
by Heaven, it is a bargain that |
have had about enough of, he said
hoarsely and the words seemed to strike
her as blow.
The voices of two approaching servants
broke the spell, and. turning, she hurried
away. never pausing until she had gained
the shelter of her own room.
If Mathilde had not appeared to hirt
with Norman Stewart before that even.
ing, she certainly did then.
Ito be continued.)
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
slightly Trousers Patch.

To mend a pair of trousers for a
boy of II years or under, rip out all
seams to pockets and facings in front.
Cut from places of cloth of same color
or from old trousers belonging to the
men folk, with the ripped out leg piece
for pattern. Sew in below pockets
and finish seams as if making new
breeches, press, and when coat is on
the trousers look new.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

A test case Of the law In Ohio that
for5ids a married woman to teach will
probably be made in the case of Mrs.
Merritt Mason, OF Helena. She made
contract to teach before she was
married, and when she took unto her
self a husband she was told that the
contract was void. She declares that a
teacher can only be discharged for GER
tain reasons, and having husband is
not one of them.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
The In-Weekly Train.

A New Highlander was travelling In
Texas on new railroad.
Hello, neighbor!" he called out to a
fellow traveller. How about the
southbound train? How often does il
run?
She's a try-weekly," said the Tex
an. "She runs down one week and
tries mighty hard to get back the
next."-Judge.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
The Limit.

Eddie, / want the lawn well sprin-
killed. this evening"
"All right, pop"
Exceptionally well, understand?
Get it good and soaked"
Yes, sir
I'm fact, you might even Try to get
as much water on the grass as you do
on yourself."-Kansas City Times.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

luton Of one ounce Of oxalic acid and
one pint of soft water. Apply 1t with
soft brush and polish with chamois.
Don't rinse laces in blued water, I'M
der mistaken notion that it will im-
prove the color. 1t won't. Rinse in
skinned milk, which will give a soft.
creamy tint
Fancy baskets In colors can be
cleaned with water the same as any
basket, but the colors are less liable
to run IL cold water and naptha soap
are used. Lined baskets can be cleaned
In this manner.
To improve the appearance of rusty
black lace, soak it in vinegar and
water-two tablespoonfuls of vinegar
to pint of cold water-then rinse
1t In cold coffee and iron IL, while
still damp, between flannel
In putting down linoleum or oilcloth
have strips of molding nailed above
the linoleum where it comes to the
Dashboard. This prevents dust from
getting underneath and also preserves
the edges from moisture under the
floor covering.
A linoleum may be freshened per.
ceptibly if given a coat of linseed oil
and paraffin. Boil the oil and wax to-
gether and apply, while still hot, with
a brush. Use only enough to cover
the surface. and when finished wipe
1t off dry with a cloth.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

Mrs. Dearborn-You say that is Mrs.
Burke-Martin?
Mrs. Wabash-Yes. Burke was her
maiden name and Martin was her hus-
bands name.
But why does she use the hyphen
between the names?"
ITO show that she's separated from
her husband "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Wedding Ring Curiosities.

The idea that the wedding ring
should be worn on the third finger of
the left hand because " nerve con-
meets this finger with the heart" is,
says the writer of an article In Wom-
ans Life, Of Roman origin. but, oddly
enough, 1t is not continued on the con-
tinent as IN England, for in France,
Belgium and Germany, and most other
European nations. the engagement
ring finger IS the third finger of the
left hand, while the wedding ring
finger is the third finger of the right
hand.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Bastfng Goods,

In basting the goods on the lining of
Jackets and waists pull the lining a
trife at the waist line Then when
basting the waist together stitch the
goods until the fullness in the lining
is gone This will make a snug fit
and there will never be any wrinkles
at the waist line.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

Mrs. Ada White, of Des Moines
says that she Is One-sixteenth Chero-
kee and hence she has the right to
claim something like $4,000 cash and
lands worth as much from Uncle
Sam. Her lawyer says that she can
easily prove her lineage and that she
Is consequently pretty certain to get
what she asks for.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

Success in human relationships
means the possession, to some extent
at least, of the power so naively shown
by the little girl who walked with her
mother in the park. She entered so
spontaneously and SO entirely into the
life about her, she felt so intimately
and so wildly the experiences OF the
trees and the flowers, the birds and
the squirrels, that she temporarily lost
the consciousness of her own person
ality, and as she skipped about came
running to her mother, crying, "Oh,
mother, mother, isn't it enjoying it
self!"-Harper's Bazaar.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
One Teacher Honored.

Miss Laura f. Beale lives in Win
throp, Me-, where she taught school
for twenty-five years. Her pupils are
scattered through all parts of the
United States, and for the last -four
years they have had annual reunions
about hundred members belonging to
the society that has her name.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Girls to Wear Awnings.

The smartly dressed girl, instead CT
carrying an umbrella to protect her
new hat. now stretches an awning over
IT, This contrivance she can make in
soft rubberized silk. in attractive col
ors. 1t is to he hooked around the
brim, and around the crown there are
draw strings which shirr it uD into a
soft drapery effect, which, topped of
with a bow. gives a very graceful ef-
feet
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
An Amateur.

Dickson-I'm never going on an
other fishing trip with OAK.
Wickson-What's the matter?
Dickson-Hes a rank amateur. You
should have heard the account of the
trip he gave to his wife last night.
He queered me good and plenty.
Wickson-Told whoppers. eh?
-Whoppers nothin'; he told
the truth.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

Nora-Did Mr.. Smith say to you as
| entered the room last night, 'Is that
the beautiful Miss Watson?'
Cora-Yes, dear, with the accent on
the "that."-Kansas City Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
A. Far os He wouId Go,

She CATER the tiff)-You will admit
you were wrong?
He Ca young lawyer)-No; but I'll
admit that an unintentional error
might have unknowingly crept into my
assertion Christian Endeavor World.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

Here is q model for blouse especially
well adapted for pongee. The little
bands might be Persian or Chinese en-
broidery, and the frog buttons wood
brown. Either brown silk or ribbon
velvet in same shade would make a
pretty collar.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
To Clean Granitexxare.

Where mixtures have burned on
them, half fill the vessel with cold
water, add a generous pinch of wash
ing soda, heat slowly to boiling point
then empty, when dish easily may be
cleaned,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

Bolero jackets are once again striv-
ing to regain their old-time popular
ity and are shown frequently on some
of the newest models. A late importa-
ton in water green satin built on
empire lines has the jacket effect.
beautifully braided with silk soutache
In shade matching the material. The
high grade is braided in design direct
ly In front and edged top and bottom
with a single row OF braid.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30

Cold fish originally came from Chi
ma, and the first were sent TO England
in 1901. .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Weldon Lady Loses Rings.

Rings valued at SIS were stolen
about Z o'clock last Thursday evening
from Mrs. ]. w. Cleveland, of Weldon,
Iowa, while ske was waiting at the Rock
Island station for train to NARROW says
the Des Moines Capital. The thief
made away with the jewelry while Mrs.
Cleveland was washing her hands in the
toilet room, where she had removed the
rings and carelessly laid them on the
lavatory.
The case was reported to Patrolman
Sam Ross shortly afterward by one Of
the station employees. The detective
department was later notified and
detectives Delmege and Sommers were
assigned to the case. No clue what
ever has been secured which is likely
to lead to the apprehension of the
thief.
According to the story related by
Mrs. Cleveland, q number of women
entered the place while she was there,
but she discovered nothing suspicious,
in their actions.
After completing her toilet, however
she missed the rings and the room was
deserted. She was unable to give the
detectives any clue concerning the
robbery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
20 Beautiful Post Cards, &c.

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fers to send to any reader of this paper
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These cards are printed on tho best
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II you would like to have twenty
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