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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
AIMS TO ABOLISH TROUSERS
Berlin Society Of Scholars and Artists
Proposes New and Unique Gar.
ments-pIscard Linens.

Beriin.-A society Of seventy per-
sons has been organised In Berlin for
the purpose Of reforming the style OF
men's garments. It 10 composed OF
persons from all sorts Of professions
and aims at abolishing trousers. sub
btitutins knickerbockers; while coat
and waistcoat are to give way to
Dort Of loose blouse hanging we'll
down 10 the knees. Linen Of all sorts
10 to bo discarded.
Tho newspapers treat the matter a.
moro or less absurd: and some Of
them challenge the members Of the
society themselves to appear IN pub
lie IN the new garb. The Cologne Ga
sette goes deeper and points out that
Germany can have NO influence over
che worlds faahions for mems cloth
Ing because Of the predominance OF
The military uniform over civilian
clothing here. where even the en-
peror never lays aside bis helmet for
. silk hat.
It thinks that tho fashion for mems
garments will continue to be set at
London, for = popular dandy OF Lon.
don clubdom has moro influence In
setting the fashions than the whole OF
this society Of German scholars. art
ists and writer's"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29

again and again. a voice that seemed
to reach to him from out of an infinity
Of distance and that he knew was the
voice of Meleese.
The voice died away. He lived
through a cycle Of speechIess. painless
night into which finally a CLEAN Of
dawn returned. He felt as II years
were passing In his efforts to move. to
lift himself out Of chaos. But at last
he won. His eyes opened. he raised
himself. his first sensation was that
be was no longer in the snow and that
the storm was not beating into his
face. Instead there encompassed him
a damp dungeon like chill. Every.
where there was blackness - every
where except In one spot, where lit
tie yellow eye Of fire watched him and
blinked at him. At first he thought
that the eye must be miles and miles
away. But 1t came quickly nearer and
still nearer until at last be knew that
1t was a candle burning with the ST.
lence of death taper a yard or two
beyond his feet.
Ito he continued!
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
PREFERS BLUBBER AND OIL
Eskimo Woman Quits Children to Re-
turn to Old llfe-couldn't
Prove Her Marriage.

Seattle, Wash.-American food and
the ways Of civilization pleased an
Eskimo woman but q short time.
When she frst struck these shores
with her white husband and children
the contrast to her own ice-bound
home was attractive, but soon she
tired Of our ways and sighed for the
snow-covered plains of her native
land. for the luscious seal oil and the
succulent blubber.
She arrived hero for the recent ex'
position. and her mate decided to
make his home once more among his
own race, purchasing . ranch on
Nashon island. His wife learned =
little English from neighbors. but
American ways did not appeal to her
and her temper suffered. Hubby
traded his ranch and wished to es-
tablish near Springfield. Mo. Wiley,
however, would have none Of It. and
learning that It was tho white custom
70 settle matrimonial troubles in .
law court applied for assistance to At
torneys. Her native land. however.
was far away. and she had no evi-
dence Of being married. so she con.
tented herself By Just embarkins
upon the first steamer bound for tho
Arctic regions. and our great civiliza'
ton knows her no more.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
FRANCE NOW PRODUCING JAM
Price Of Sugar Goes Down, Although
Bread and Meat stay High
Paris Living 10 Easy.

Paris.-The Association Of General
Statistics in France has published .
volume on the cost of living in Paris.
The working classes as we'll az the
middle classes have not been faced
with any sensible increase in the cost
OF food during the last forty years.
But new necessities and the desire
for increased comfort and luxury have
raised the standard of living In Paris
40 we'll as in London, while taxatioa
has increased.
The price Of bread and meat ID
higher in Paris than in London. and
this is due to the import duty on
wheat. which increased the price Of
bread except in years Of bountiful har-
vest, and to the prohibition Of the en-
try of dead meat, which is justified
on sanitary grounds, but which 70
really a protective measure.
On the other hand. the price OF
sugar. owing to the signing Of the
Brussels convention, has materially
decreased. Sugar is food Of the
first class. and II the duty has de-
u c0ecO LIlc duOuuI OF Su6dI 0Vou8OIV
for France is much greater. 80 that
the price ia considerably lower. This
has given an impetus to tho indus
tries which use sugar as raw mate
rial. and for the first lime France has
taken her place among the jam-pFo'
ducing countries.
The price of wine has also diminr
ished. owing to overproduction. and
while the south Of France has suffer-
ed Paris has gained. There has no
doubt been gradua, rise in rent. and
the working classes of Paris have to
pay more for lodging in proportion.
owing to the protective taxes on the
raw material Of the building trades.
than the English working classes.
But. on the whole, It is reasssuring
to learn that the cost Of living in It.
self has not risen to any appreciate
extent in Paris indeed. It IL likely
to decrease in the near future.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
OPERATION BRINGS SANITY

The removal Of a piece of bone two
and q half inches square and an inch
thick from the skull of Mrs. M. NJ.
Bard Of Cleveland restored to her her
liking for water and made her lose
an abnormal desire to play the plano
constantly. For many years she had
an extreme aversion to the sight Of
water. even in q river or pond. had
been possessed of q strange desire to
play on the piano all the time and had
developed other mental peculiarities.
Examination by surgeons disclosed .
congenital fracture Of the skull and IN
operation was advised, which restored
her to normal condition.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29

close to him. and as he darted away
into the smother Of the storm the
brute followed at his heels. barking
excitedIy In the manner Of the mon
grel ours that had found their way
up from the south. Between the dogs
alarm and the loud outcry Of men
there was barely time in which to
draw breath. From the stair plat
form came rapid fusillade Of rife
shots that sang through the air above
Howland's head. and mingled With the
fire was hoarse voice urging on the
cur that followed within q leap of bis
heels.
The presence of the dog filed the
engineer with fear that he had nor
anticipated. Not for an instant did
the brute give slack to his tongue a.
they raced through the night. There
was but one chance. and be deter
mined to take it. Gradually be slack
ened his pace. drawing and cooking
his revolver; then he turned suddenly
to confront the yelping Nemesis be-
hind him. Three times he fired in
quick succession ut moving blot In
the snow gloom. and there went up
from that blot wailing cry that he
knew was caused by the deep bite Of
lead.
Again he plunged on. muffled shout
Of defiance on his lips. For a mo-
ment he stopped to listen and stare
futilely into the blackness behind
him. When he turned to go on his
heart stood still A shadow had loom
ed out of the night half a dozen
PAGES ahead Of him. and before he
could raise his revolver the shadow
was lightened by sharp flash of fire.
Rowland staggered back. his fingers
loosening their grip on his pistol. and
rs he crumpled down into the snow he
heard over him the hoarse voice that
had urged on the dog. After that there
was space of silence. Of black chaos
in which he neither reasoned nor lived.
and then there came to him family tho
sound Of other voices. Finally all OF
them were lost in one-a moaning, sob
bling voice that was calling his name
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29

arm ana pulled him past the ligh'
and beyond the thick curtain that hat
hidden her when he had entered the
room few minutes before. They
were in a second room. palely lighted
by mass Of Goals cleaning through
the open door Of box stove and with
a second window looking out into the
thick night. Fiercely she dragged him
to this window. her fingers biting deer
into the flesh of bis arm.
"You must go through this" she
cried chokingly "Quick! Oh. my God
won't you hurry? Won't you got"
Rowland had stopped. From the
blackness Of the corridor there came
the beat Of heavy fists on the door and
the rage of laundering voice demand
ing admittance. From out in the night
it was answered by the sharp barking
Of a dog and the shout Of second
voice.
"Why should l go?" be asked. II
told you few moments ago that had
come prepared to fight Meleese.
shall stay and fight"
"Please. please CO., she sobbed. striv.
ing to pull him nearer to the window.
"You can get away in the storm. The
snow will cover your trail II you
stay they will kill you-kill you"
II prefer to fight and be killed rath.
er than to run away without you." be
interrupted. IF you will co.
She crushed herself against bis
breast.
q" can't go-now-this way" she
urged. "Rnt l will come to you. I
promise that-I will come to you" For
an instant her hands clasped his face.
Twill you go II I promise you thatT'
"You swear that you will follow me
that you will come down to the We
kusko? Ny God. are you telling me
the truth. MeIeese?''
"Yes. yes: I will come to you II you
70 now" She broke from him. and he
heard her fumbling at the window. II
will come: ] will come. hut not to We
kusko They will follow you there
Go back to Prince Albert-to the no.
tel where l looked at you through the
window. will come there-sometime
AS soon as can"
A blast Of cold air swept into bis
face. He had thrust his revolver into
its holster. and now again for an in.
slant he held Meleese close in his arms.
"You will be my wifeT' be whis.
pered.
He felt her throbbing against him.
Suddenly her arms frightened around
his neck.
Yes. If you want me then-if you
want me after you know what am.
Now. go-please. please go"
He pulled himself through the win
dow. hanging for last moment to
the ledge.
III you fail to come within month
l shall return" he said.
Her hands were at his face again.
Once more. as on the trail at LIE Pas.
he felt sweet pressure Of her lips.
Il will come" she whispered.
Her hands thrust him back. and he
was forced to drop to the snow below.
Scarcely had his feet touched when
there sounded the fierce yelp OF dog
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
Accused of Stealing.

T.. E. Chamberlain, of Clinton, Me.
boldly accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salv e
of stealing-the sting from burns or
scalds-the pain form sores of all kinds
the distress form boils or piles. 1t
robs cuts. corns. bruises. sprains and
inju,ie of their terror" he says. ''as
a healing remedy its equal don't exist.
Only Csc at P. A. Clemmer's
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29

one day of tho wonderful cures made
by Lydia Il. PinlSham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try it,
and it has made me a we'll woman.
My ncighbors and friends declare it
had worked u miracle for me. Lydia
f. Pinkllam's Vegetable Compound is
worth it's weight in geld for women
during this period of life. If it will
help others you may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN B. Creation,
81 N. Main Street, Naticil, Mass.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period of woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will SO successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia L. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
fyou would like special advice
about your case write u cOnfitlen.
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free
and always helpful.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
as.mn Out Psllaara,

Memphis, Tenn.-After experiment
Or. A. ]. Albright. secretary Of the
Tennessee state board Of heath. an.
nounced the other day that the mos
auito transmits pellagra. The stats
hoard will begin war on the insect
Over . thousand cases have been
found in Tennessee. principally In
lumber camps where several saw
milla have been closed down on &C
count of illness among employees.
Over $50 cases exist in Shelby eoun-
II aud around Memphis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
A vaoua Compllme,,t,

Smith Ualking to Wegg)-There's q
magnificent fellow who would be an
ornament to the bench!
Jones-He would be highly compli.
mented 10 know you thought so much
of his law.
Smith-Pshaw, man! ] didn't mean
the man for a judge. l was talking
of his dog for the show.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
ooa. for IN, Antarctic.

Loi,don.-Forty-nine dogs and .
uumher Of puppies selected in Green
land for the Australasian Antarctic
axpedition are on their way from
Copenhagen to England. and will bs
ausrtered for q time at Beddington.
Surrey.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29

An ordinary case of diarrhoea can, as
rule. be cured by a single dose of
Chamberlain $ Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy. This remedy has no
superior for bowel complaints. For sale
by all dealers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29

Hives, eczema. itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures the most obstinate cases. Why
suffer. All druggists sell it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
aO.oOO Splints = Minute.

A machine which cuts up wood to
make matches turns out 10000
"splints," as they are called, In .
minute.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29
WHAT
| WENT 4 !
THROUGH
Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Natick, Mass. 81 cannot express
what went through during the change

LOT life before l Crle0
Lydia f. Pinkham's
IVege ia BILE Com
]pound. / was in such
q nervous condition
II could not keep
| S till. NJ y lin b 8
were cold, l had
creepy sensations,
and | could not sleep
nights. l was finally
told by two phys
icians that l also
Iho1 - t1,r1nr T rood
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-08-29

A we'll known Des Moines woman
after suffering miserably for two days
from bowel complaint, was cured by
one dose of Chamberlain Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale
by all dealers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-18
DANIEL BAUM, SR., is DEAD
Head of the Baum Iron Company Sue
cumbs After Long Illness.
SONS AND DAUGHTERS HERE
Body to He Taken to Denver TO BE
Cremated in Accordance with
His Request. Made some
Time Ago.

Daniel Baum. sr., president Of the Baum
Iron company, died Sunday night at his
home 1N North Thirty-first avenue He
was SO years of age and had been i'll
nearly all winter, sinking gradually during
the last few weeks. His children, J. E. and
David Baum of the Bennett company, Dam
lei. jr, of the Baum Iron company. Nellie,
and married daughter, Mrs, Wallace Rey-
nods, were with him at the time of his
death. A fourth son, Charles, resides in
Denver, and in accord with Mr.. Baum's
request the body will be taken 70 that
city and cremated. Funeral services will
be held at the residence Tuesday, after
noon by Rev. I. j. Mackay of All Saints
church
Daniel Baum had been prominent in
Omaha business circles for over twenty
years coming here from Lincoln in 1888 to
found the iron company = which he had
retained the title OF presiasni since he re-
linquished active control of it,. He was born
at Hummelstown. Pa, and came west in
the '40s to Burlington. He lived for while
in that city and moved thence to Daven-
port and later to Charlton. He established
himself in business in Lincoln and then in
Omaha. Since his retirement his sons have
maintained the business under the same
name and have engaged in other enter
prises, including the Bennett department
store
Mr.. Baum survived his wife six years and
had spent nearly all of his time during re-
cent years in his home with his sons and
daughters
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-18
Leader Says the Attack Will Be Made
in Short Time.
DEATH CONFIRMED
American Soldier of Fortune Dies in
Fight at Bauche.
CAVALRY CAUSES ALARM
United states Soldiers March Through
EI PaSo Toward International
Bridge Carrying Two
Rapid Fire Guns.

Ell PASO, Tex. April 17.-Juarez again
is expecting an attack before morning.
Troops have been throwing up FORTH cat ons
all day and soldiers ia squaus have been
stationed on the tableland overlo King the
town. while signal men on the tops OF the
highest Mountains have been wigWagging
their reports 1t is believed that there is
an insmrecto force encamped in the noun
tains.
American trainmen coming from Sapallo,
twenty-three miles south of Juarez where
they had been pressed into service by the
insurrectos, report that Giuseppe Cara
baldi' one of Maderos chief Il. u .cnlnts
Is at that point with 600 men. sup, rntcnd-
ing the preparations for bringing up the
rest fthe main rebel army from the south
and that Garabaldi said the attack would
be made tonight or tomorrow. Reports of
contemplated attacks are frequently
brought in however. The rebels wounded
in the battle of BaucEe are at Sspallo.
Numerous Americans and natives bring
confirmation of the killing in the fight at
Eauche on Saturday OF Oscar G.. Creighton.
an American soldier of fortune, who re
Gently dynamited all the bridges south of
Juarez.
Creighton commanded at the battle Sat
urday it is said, and led the charge in
which Captain Porforio Hernandez of the
Mexican federal army was shot. The fed
erals are said to have centered their fire
on the American and soon laid him low
This afternoon the Mexican federals
found the body of Federal Lieutenant Abb
gal Jimenez who was killed in Saturdays
battle. The body had been mutilated by
coyotes.
This afternoon there was a sudden sour
rying I'm El Paso when the four troops of
the Fourth United States cavalry held in
reserve in camp near Fort Bliss marched
through the town toward the International
bridge. carrying two rapid fire guns and
several wagons of supplies and camping
materials The men we're in heavy march
ing order and carried rations. They did
not march to the river before turning back
to the fort.
Colonel T.. 2. Sleeper, commanding the
cavalry and the border guards here. said
It was merely a practice march to ac-
quaint the men with the city and the
border in case they were called out"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-18
Mr., Dwight Declares
Republican Majority
opposes Reciprocity
House Whip Says This Will Not De-
feat Measure Even with Some
Democrat Votes Added.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-"Arter thor
ough canvass OF the republican membership
of the hous' | can say positively substan-
ual majority OF the party will vote against
the Canadian reciprocity bill. said Repre-
sentative Dwight OF New York, the repub-
lican whip, tonight The bill Is to be put
on its passage this week. This viii not pre-
vent i,s pas sage even though several dem
ccrats vote against the majority OF their
parry. When the reciprocity bill passed the
house In the last session a majority of the
republicans voted against 1t and the dem
ocratc majority in favor OF it has been
greatly increased in the new congress
Five speakers participated in the debate
today Representative Fordney Of Michi-
gan, republican member of the ways and
means committee and Representative Len
root OF Wisconsin, an insurgent republican,
spoke against the bill. Representatives Har-
rison OF New York and Peters II Massa-
chusetts, democratic member Of tie ways
and means committee, and Representative
Crumpacker of Indiana, republican, advo-
Gated its passage
Mr. Lenroot gave an emphatic statement
of insurgent policies and views Questioned
from the democratic side, he sa d he op-
posed the reciprocity agreement because he
believed it increased many duties. lie said
IL the democrats were sincere in their de-
sire to put more articles on the free list
they would attach the free list to the rec-
proeity bill. He accused them of wanting
the president tc veto their free list bill
when it finally passed 50 as TO make
political capital Tor them ,.,-, ,5sI
"rhe progressive republicans have never
been free traders, said Mr.. Lenroot Il
challenge any one to point to any speech
made by a progressive republican in CON
gress or elsewhere advocating free trade
stand for protective tariff measuring
duties by the difference in cost of produc-
ton al home and abroad"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-18
George Glover's Son
is New Figure in Case
Involving Eddy Will
Counsel Appears to Represent He
Was Under Age When Father
Made Deeds of Settlement.

CONCORD, n. H.. April 17-Ltigation
over the will of Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy,
founder of the Christian SC ence church.
was continued today by action in both the
state aud federal courts.
In the United States circuit court in the
suit Of DR.. +. J. Foster Eddy of Water
bury. VT, adopted son of Mrs. Eddy, at
lacking the validity of the resduary clause
Of the WILL counsel for Executor Henry NJ
Baker and the other defendants filed a
demurrer attacking the complainant on
several grounds.
In the Merrimack county superior court
counsel for George w. Glover, in his suit
of a similar character, filed an amendment
to their bill asserting that the residuary
clause Of the will should be declared in
valid because II is indefinite, their con
tentlon being that no one knows precisely
what the Christian Science religion is
They also protested against the admission
as parties to the case of persons, alleged
relatives OF Mrs, Eddy, who have asked
leave to intervene.
new figure appeared in the litigation
today when counsel for George w. GIoyer's
son. George w. Glover. jr., notified Chief
Justo Wallace OF the superior court that
they would shortly file motion for leave
10 intervene In Glover's suit They said
they would base their action on the ground
that George Glover, jr.. was minor when
the deeds OF settlement were executed be-
tween his father and Or. Foster Eddy and
Mrs. Eddy and that II the court should
declare the residuary clause OF the Will
invalid, but bar Messrs Glover and Eddy
from a share in the residue because of this
agreement, the property should go to George
w. GloveR jr, as next OF kin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-18
Ambassador 0'Brien
Guest of Komura
Both Pay Their Compliments to Evil
Minded Speakers and Writers Who
Are Trying to Make Trouble.

TOXIC, April H.-Count Komura, the for
eign minister, gave a dinner today for
Ambassador O'Bren and the staff of the
American embassy in celebration of the
recent conclusion OF the new Japanese
American commercial treaty. Premier Kat
sura was present.
In offering a toast TO President Taft
Count Komura said that sincere friendship
had built a foundation which cannot be
shaken by a campaign of falsehood and
Misrepresentation which is being prose-
cuted with an ingenuity worthy of better
cause"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-18
KILLS HUSBAND WITH AN AXE
Mrs. Peter staples of Sau1t ste Marie
Murders SIeepinE Man as Re-
suit q fQuHrreI,

sAULT STE. MARIE. Mich, April Is
Mrs Peter Staples OF sault Ste. Marie
Ont, is held in the district Jail there as
the result Of the murder, late today, of
her husband II Is said she killed him
with an axe while he was sleeping and her
four children stood near.
"Yes. I killed him and now am willing
to die." is a statement the police claim
she made when arrested. The crime is
thought to have been the outcome OF a
family quarrel five months ago when
Staples was alleged to have slightly
stabbed his wife.