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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
HAS NARROW Is
CAPE FROM DEATH
Eleven Thousand Volts of Electricity
Passes Through Keokuk Man.

Keokuk, Nov. 29.-Geo. Loter, a
carpenter, had miraculous escape
from death in the power house on
the dam yesterday when 1900 volts
of current passed through his body.
He was removed unconscious to To-
cal hospital, but has recovered con-
seriousness and the doctors believe he
will live.
He is a carpenter and was prepar-
ing to hang steel door. It came in
contact with a wire and Loter re-
ceived the heavy electric charge. His
hands were badly burned and there
is a deep burn in the crown of his
head.
Doctors attending him say that it
is little short of miracle that he is
living. Eleven thousand volts is US
ually the amount used in electrocu-
lions. Loter is married and is AZ
years old.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
SHARES C|CA-
RETTES With
firing SQUAD
Federal Officer Embraces Military
Judge Before Meeting
Death.
INFORMATION IS MEAGER.
Huerta Government Withholds De-
tails Regarding Operations
Of Army.

Mexico City, Nov. 29.-Like Gen.
Jose Gonzales Salas after the battle
of Rellano in March, 1912, Gen. An
tonic Rabago, military governor of
the state of Tamaulipas, killed him
self after losing Victoria, the capital.
The suicide of General Rabago is not
admitted by the government, but the
news is contained in a private tele-
gram to his relatives here who do
not mention it's authenticity.
General Rabago, as military gov
ernor, was responsible for the gar
rison when Victoria was attacked by
the rebels on Nov. II.
1t was not until yesterday morn
ing that the newspapers of the Mexi-
can capital published any intimation
that Victoria had been taken. Raba-
go was credited with having evacu-
ated the city.
The private message fails to give
details of his death. Among the in
cidents connected with the capture
of Victoria by the rebels one is re-
lated to the execution of Capt.
Thomas Jamez. He was told that his
life would be spared if he foreswore
the government. He refused and
was given an hour for meditation.
When the hour had elapsed and his
guards had come for him he asked to
be taken before the man who had
ordered his execution. He embraced
the military Judge, assuring him
that he cherished no resentment and
then marched to the place designat-
ed for his death. There he distrib-
uted among the firing squad all but
one of package of cigarettes. This
he lighted himself and signalled the
officer in command to give the order
to fire.
The government still pretends to
have the most meagre information
regarding the fighting south of
Juarez. This reserve is characteris-
tic with regard to the military oper-
atoms throughout the republic. That
Tampico is seriously menaced by the
rebels is indicated by private advices
which say that they are moving
from Victoria, and yes
terday cut the railroad forty miles
north of Tampico, wrecking at that
point train of twenty oil tank cars.
Reports from the north continue
to indicate increasing rebel strength
south of Saltillo. Since the dyna-
hitting of a troop train yesterday no
effort has been made to resume traf-
fic, the railway men refusing to take
out the trains.
It is reported that after dynamit-
ing the train the rebels attacked the
troops, who numbered about 100, and
thirty or forty women and children
belonging to the soldiers, killing ev-
cry one of them. This report has
not been confirmed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
THE SUN CULT"
LEADER FOUND
GUILTY BY JURY
High Priest Charged With Violating
Interstate Commerce
Laws.
JURY CONDEMNS THE BOOK
Judge Mack to Pronounce Sentence
On Return From
East.

Chicago, Nov 29.-Ottoman Ear
Adusht Hanish, 'high priest of MAJ
daznan" and leader of the Madam
an cult of sun worshippers, said to
number about $4,000 in different
cities, was found guilty by federal
jury here yesterday of sending OBJ
jectionable literature by express in
violation of the interstate commerce
laws. He may be sentenced to five
years Imprisonment, to pay a S.
900 fine, or both.
The verdict brands as unfit for
circulation the text book of the cult.
The book was read to the jury and
almost no other evidence was offer
ed by either side. The book pre-
scribed sun baths and herb remedies
but its striking feature and that OBJ
jected to by the government was a
frank and lengthy treatise on sex
relations.
"This is day of informal discus
sions of sex problems" said Judge
Mack in his charge to the jury.
"There is freedom in these matters
now that never has been counter
anced before. These discussions are,
however, carried on in serious
manner. If you find that the lessons
in this book are intended to discuss
serious problems in serious manner
and if you find that the book is not
intended for general circulation you
are to find the defendant not guilt
ty."
The jury was out three hours.
Hanish was trapped by Dana
Angler, a postal inspector, who
wrote from Brookfield, Mo-, asking
for a copy of the text book of the
cult, giving the fictitious name of
Julia B. Gardner" Hanish sent
the book by express to avoid conflict
with postal regulations.
Burning of incense, songs to MAJ
daznan and alleged Persian hymns
by persons supposed to be members
of the cult were features of the trial
and kept court bailiffs busy sup
pressing such demonstrations in
court and the corridor outside. Well
dressed women were prominent
among the cult devotees and held
their places throughout the trial,
though Judge Mack suggested that
all retire during the reading.
Hanish is at liberty under bonds
of $4,000. Motions will be heard
and sentence pronounced by Judge
Mack on his return from New York
next week. The verdict was read to
Judge Carpenter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

ENDEAY0R TO
CORNER SPUDS
Irish Official Reports Attempt to Buy
Available Potato
Supply.
WAITING FOR HIGHER PRICES
Housewives Write Letters Thanking
Government for Fighting
Combine.
WAITING FOR HIGHER PRICE!

Washington, D. c., Nov. "a
new phase of the cost of living prob
lem was brought to the attention of
the department of agriculture yes
terday. T. P. Gill, secretary of the
Irish board ON agriculture, told Sec
rotary Houston that spectators in
the large cities of the United States
were actively buying up this years
short American potato crop and
planning to hold out for high prices,
counting upon the existing quaran-
tine against potatoes from many
foreign countries to aid them in
their undertaking.
Mr.. Gill is here to urge the remov-
al of the embargo on potatoes from
his country and has received private
advices from various sources on the
potato situation in America. He in
sists that the powdery scab found on
potatoes imported from Ireland is no
cause for quarantine because SIM
liar blemish already is common in
the United States, and declares that
continuance of the embargo will
contribute to the growing cost of liv-
ing. ...,.
Secretary Houston and the federal
horticultural board held conference
after Mr. Gill's statement but no ac-
ton was announced. Representa-
tive Mcclellan of Tennessee, author
of a pending bill to prohibit the keep
ing of products in cold storage for
more than ninety days, was in con-
ference yesterday with department
of justice officials over the depart
ment's investigation of the storage
of eggs, poultry and dairy products.
1t is said that preliminary inquiry
has revealed the fact that S. per
cent of the present egg supply held
in storage is in the hands of the
great meat packers of the country.
Letters and kilograms poured in
yesterday from all parts of the coun-
try, from individuals, associations of
various kinds and from business
men, praising the departments eff
fort to break high food prices by
against the alleged COM
bination of cold storage dealers.
Housewives who say they have
felt the oppressive hand of high
prices in many ways wrote telling of
their individual experiences and
heads of organizations which have
taken an active part in trying to re-
duce the living cost expressed Gag
erness to tell what they knew. Many
of the letters contained accusations
against the packers of Chicago and
charged them with responsibility for
cold storage prices. Others blamed
the middlemen, but there were few
letters which did not express the
conviction that this campaign would
disclose some sort Of nation wide CO.
operation which could be reached by
the department.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
ABDUCTION Of
A YOUNG GIRL
IS CHARGED
14-Year-0ld Esther Borgstadt Alleg-
ed to Have Been Taken to
Davenport.

West Liberty, Ia, Nov. 29.-Fran-
els Dotson, q years old, was taken
to the county Jail yesterday to await
the action of the grand jury on a
charge of abduction, as the result of
an alleged escapade last Friday
night
He and 14-year-old Esther Borg
stadt of Nicholas are alleged to have
gone to Davenport and Rock Island.
The girls father learned of her
disappearance about two hours af-
ter she had left home. Saturday
morning he and a party of friends
drove to Davenport in an automobile
and found the girl in Rock Island.
The public was excluded from the
preliminary hearing but those who
were in the court room, say the girl,
the only one to testify, told that
they had spent the night in Rock
Island, Ill.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

Are you nervous and Respondent: easily exc
ted and irritable: weak and debilitated tire'
mornings: without ambition. energy or strength
lifeless easily fatigued: distrustful, and withou
confidence in yourself? Have you sunken REL
or blurred eyes; pimples on your face: veal
back or deposit in urine?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

and the hired man escaped serious
injury.
The car had been purchased We'd
nesday by T. w. Gribble. 1t was
considered a secondhand bargain,
The hired man said he was driver
and offered to take the family for a
ride Immediately following the
Thanksgiving dinner.
The driver claims the car, was go
ing only Is miles an hour. Miss
Johnson says it was going at least
80 miles. The road is exceptionally
good at the place of the accident.
When the wheel left the axle, the
car turned completely over and
righted itself again on the wheels.
There were eight people in the ma
chine. Those who were thrown clear
of the car escaped injury. Mrs.
Gribble was crushed during the ov-
erturn.
The wreck occurred in front of
the Sam Bridenbaugh farm house.
The injured were removed to the
Bridenbaugh home, where they are
under the care of Dr. C. H. Maxwell,
of Dakota City. Mrs. Gribble's con-
dition is regarded as critical.
Mr.. Gribble was in Hubbard, Neb.,
when the accident occurred.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

DR.. Shallenberger, is an em;nently successful
Specialist In the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
from his large practice and extensive hospital
experience. which have made him so proficient
that he can name and locate your disease in a
few minutes. He has successfully treated many
of the most difficult cases of Chronic Diseases
of men and women: That is why his reputation
has spread he has continued his visits
year after year. while other doctors have made
q few visits and stopped. .
DR.. Shallenberger treats Diseases of the Eye,
Ear. Nose. Throat. Lungs. Heart. Blood Skin;
Bladder. Consumption in an early stage. Ca.
tarrh. Ringing In Ears and Deafness. Paralysis,
Neuralgia, Epilepsy. Sick Headache Goitre,
Eczema. Scrofua Appendicitis, Gravel. Rheu-
matism of joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases of women scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure, Fistula and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
SursioaI Case. and Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent; easily excl
ted and irritable: weak and debilitated; tired
lifelesS. easily fatigued diStruStful and without
confidence in yourself? Have you sunken, red
or blurred eyes; plmples on your face; weak
back, or deposit in urine?
Cases of long standing especially desired.
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted in the worst Affections. Varcocee.
Hydrocele. Blood Poison Syphilis, Unnatural
Discharges, Weakness, Emissions, Debility,
Nervousness, Dizziness, and Defective Memory.
which ruin body and mind. It is highly impor-
tant you obtain the services of a physician who
has established good reputation for treating
these diseases.
DR.. Sharenberger has made years of study
of Private Diseases of men and women. He
knows and us IS the most scientific methods of
treating them. Hundreds OF women suffer un-
told agony with diseases which have been neg
lected or unskillfully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
have been made by him. You should consult
him If you have any Chronic Disease. Spec
ialist who has made lifetime study of such
diseases Is certainly prepared to give you the
best results. and If you are Sick you need scien-
tiic treatment.
DR. Shallenberger spares no effort to cure his
patients. He knows that good results mean as
much to him as to the patient Most of his new
patients come thr ough the recommendation OF
others whom he has treated.
He prepares nearly all his medicine from his
own special formulas, and uses nothing but
pure drugs.
Cons uItstion and Examination Free and
Confidential.
REFERENCE: Drexel State Bank, Chicago.
Address letters to
DIR. wILBERT SHALLENBERGER
780 Oakwood Blvd. CNICAAs Cd. ILL,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

The L. A. S. of the Methodist
church will hold their rummage sale
Dec. 18th, in the former Burleson
store on Second street. 28d2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

Bargains in horse blankets. Ferrell
Harness Co., Seneca street. 11d&f1mo
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

For sale, IL head of young cattle;
5 yearlings; Z spring calves. Call
or phone Walter Ambrose. Mar. Tel.
2009. ... 2st1f1'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

I am prepared to put celluloid in
your auto curtain.
1d-f-tf F. E. Grempel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
FOR SALE-Pure bred Polar

China male pigs, immune from
cholera. A. C. Ruppel. fit
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

Sixty full blooded Bourbon turkeys
for sale. Mrs. Will Mullen, Williams.
Iowa. 14t3f3s
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-24

We believe the weather bureaus
claim that it gave full warning of
that awful storm on the Great Lakes.
The 254 corpses simply represent
greed pushed to the limit.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-24
OR MAYBE PING PONG!

BY Jim Nance.
Now that the seasons reached the
end,
And footballs passed away,
We athletes are worried much, =
Bout what we're going to play.
It's too dern cold for baseball,
The game of golf would freeze va,
So, as a last resort, let's play,
The lovely game, parcheesa.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-24
The HERO or THE PAYROLL

THE HERO OF THE PAYROLL
The biggest aren't necessarily those who get shot
behind memory for the poets.
of the human
species coming to the surface
But do to know whom consider the biggest hero there
knowing
happens night when he stops the saloon to take just
drink with the boys bravy straight his little home
throws his around the mus upt her chin for smashing kiss and
then hands the envelope unopened
often
the evidence fiber much sensveness
courage, unfnching of
tendery
the who this
him.
grownup still like pated
peted while favote
cookies.
So the wise mssu will time John worked hard
this
physical food but far for human fellowship What takes you to the
with
So I've arranged little surprise for tonight I've invited few of your
feel
whenever like"
which half the upI
nwardy
having lottery
life.
THE MEXICAN SITUATION OR MAYBE PING PONG!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-24

''Do you think Charley is still at
tached to your" ooh, yes! But, of
course, have to string him now and
then. Judge.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-24
THE MEXICAN SITUATION

Mexico City, Nov. 24.-New Mexi-
can congress scheduled to meet again
today Expected to take up election
of last month.
People enthusiastic over Huerta's
attendance at bull fight accompanied
by only two men of his staff.
81 Paso, Tex.-RebeI and federal
armies are massed south of Juarez.
Believed battle will not be long de-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-01
NEW JUDGE HOLDS
COURT IN PORTALES

Portales, n. NJ, July Judge Gran
vile A. Richardson. who was recently
appointed judge OF the fifth judicial
district, held an adjourned term of
court in POrtales. He was accompanied
by J.. B. McGhee, the court stenOgrapher.
Dr. j. f. Germany and Miss Adalee
Owens, both of POrtales. We're united in
marriage at the home Of the bride, Rev.
c. D. Spillmans of Elida, officiating, as
sisted by Rev. Mr.. Sheppard, of Por-
tales.
The Cumberland Presbyterians are
holding a tent revival in POrtales Rev.
II. G. Nicholson, of Denver Colo. and
Rev. NJ L. Billiard, of Roswell, n. NJ
assisted by Rev o. W. Carter, Of this
place, are doing the preaching.
Claude Anderson, the eX-druggist, has
gone to Wichita, Kan, to take a course
in pharmacy.
Verge Heatley and family, of Man
gum, Okla, are visiting Ed Hawkins
and family.
Coe Howard is off on an extended
trip through Indiana and other states
Henry Dunlap, who is now a mail
clerk between Tucumcari and Ration. is
here on a short visit with hOmefOlks.
A. A. Rogers, president of the Por-
tales Irrigation company, has gone to
Denver. Colo, on business connected
with the company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-01
CALL Is ISSUED
FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS
Chamber Of Commerce Fund Needs Sec
Ond Payment-MayOr Kelly to
Address Diners Thursday.

The chamber of commerce has issued
the second call for the contributions
to the budget fund of the chamber.
Notices have been sent out to sub
scribers and a strenuous effort IS to be
made to collect this money 1t viii be
used. for the greater part, to cover the
expenditure Of $1,000 for advertising
purposes.
Work on the handsome new booklet
which the chamber is to issue is pro-
crossing and it viii be ready for the
of publication is known, the chamber
ern papers. principally manufacturing
magazines and farm journals.
Either county Judge A. ). J. Eylar or
Chas. b. Stevens, the latter president Of
the El PasO Automobile club, is expected
to attend the meeting of the good roads
association which viii be held in Corpus
Christi. Tex, on July 10, II and u.
At that time the Southern National
Highways association will decide upon
the route through Texas and it is I'M
derStOOd that a great many favor run
ming the road from Fort Worth through
Stamford and Fort Stockton to FL Paso.
Mayor c.. f. Kelly will address the
chamber of commerce luncheon at the
ments the city is making and is con-
templating. in which the chamber Of
commerce is interested.
The PasO del NOrte orchestra viii
play during the luncheon and probably
the Royal quartet viii also offer enter
tainment for the diners. 1t is expected
that there will be a large attendance
at the luncheon, as several matters new
to many viii be discussed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-01
How to Make Your
Hair Beautiful
Ten Minutes Home Treatment Works
Wonders, stops Falling Hair, Itching
Scalp and Dandruff and Makes
the Hair soft. Brilliant,
LustrOus and Fluffy.

Better than all the so-calIed hair
tOnics" in the world is q simple old
fashioned home recipe consisting Of
plain Bay Rum. LavOna ode composed.
and a little MenthoI Crystals These
three mixed at home in a few minutes.
work wonders with any scalp. Try it
just one night and see. Get from your
druggist o.. LavOna, OF. Bay Rum
and = DIR. MenthoI Crystals Dissolve
the Crystals i'm the Bay Rum and pour
in an OF. bottle. Then add the LavOna,
shake well and let il stand for an hOour
before using. Apply it by putting q lit
tie of the mixture on a soft cloth. Draw
this cloth slowly through the hair, tax
ing just one small strand at a time.
This cleanses the hair and scalp of dirt
dust and excessive oil and makes the
hair delightfully."- soft lustrous and
fluffy. To stop the hair from falling
and TO make it grOw again rub the
lotion briskly into the scalp with the
finger tips or a medium stiff brush.
Apply night and morning. A few days
use and you cannot find a single loose
or struggling hair They win be locked
on your scalp as tight as a wise Dan
druff will disappear and itching cease.
In ten days you viii find fine dOwny
new hairs sprOuting up all over your
scalp and this new hair viii grow with
wonderful rapidity.
Any druggist can sell you the above.
The prescription is very inexpensive
and we know of nothing so effective
and certain in its resulL-Adyertise-
ment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-01
STEFANSON STARTS
ON HIS POLAR TRIF
Commander Of the Canadian Arctic TX
petition Sails From Seattle
For Nome, Alaska.

Seattle, Wash. July 1-Vnjahuar
Stefanson, commander OF the Canadian
arctic exploring expedition. sailed to-
day on the steamship Victoria for
Nome, Alaska, to join his ships the
whaler karluk and the gasoline power
boat Alaskan. With him sailed DR.. NJ
Anderson, his lieutenant, and james
Murray, OceanOgrapher, who was a
member Of the Shackleton south pole
party. StefansOn viii arrive at Nome
about July 10 and the Karluk viii sail
a few days later. The Alaskan is al
ready at Nome.
Dogs and sleds viii be purchased at
Nome, and final preparations made for
the invasion Of the arctic. The early
clearing Of Boring sea is believed TO in
dictate favorable ice conditions.
The Karluk and Alaskan viii sail for
Point Barrow, Alaska. July 90
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-01
GIRL IS TAKEN TO
TOMBSTONE As WITNESS

Bisbee, Ariz., July Clara Will
son, the y year old girl who
was the chief witness against George
Lewis, has been taken to Tombstone
for the purpose of testifying against
Lewis. It is understood that the charse
of Jail breaking, which is also against
Lewis, viii be held over him until az
ter his trial on the original assault
charge. Following the trial, arrange
ments have been made to place the
child in a home in Tombstone. where
she viii have better influences around
her.
district country club on July 3. in con
nection with the Fourth of July cele-
brauon. viii be one of the most elab-
crate yet held The entire build
ing, both inside and outside. will be
decorated with flags and bunting and
arrang ements have been made where
by the Fourth cavalry band viii fur
nish the music
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-01
MAY REFUSE PERMITS
TO 200 TEXAS SALOONS

Austin. Tex, July Not less than
200 salOonkeepers in Texas, princi-
pally in several of the larger cities,
viii be forced to close their places of
business for a period of a week to
probably one month and in some in
stances for good. after July II, &C
cOrding TO Information obtained by
controller Lane. He saws his depart
ment has issued renewal of permits to
every applicant whose record has
proved clear. The above 200 or more
are of saloonkeepers whose applica-
tons have been held up by the depart
ment for investigation. Complaints
have been made against these dealers.