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BLUE GRASS BLADE

alleged heresy. There is still another,
This time the scene is laid in st. Paul,
Minnesota, and the Rev. Robert H.
Cotton, on the charge of having de-
clared that the virgin birth and resur-
rection of Jesus were but fairy
tales" and refusing to retract or re-
cant, he has surrendered his right to
preach according to the Episcopal
creed and the Bishop of Minnesota has
denied him further license so to do.
1t is reported that Rev. Cotton was for
many years pastor of st. Paul S church
and had held other important EpiscO-
pal charges. The denial Of license, by
his bishop, to preach in Minnesota,
means his expulsion from the church
because he will be denied the right
to preach elsewhere.
And so "the church does not want
thinkers"
True faith consists of passive ODE
dience to ecclesiastical authority. The
greater the readiness and willingness
to obey the higher the orthodox vir-
tue. The spirit of puritanical thought
is ever and always intOlerant. 1t can
brook no interference with privilege,
it wants no opposition. Within it's
dreary desert there is not one bright
intellectual spot and should one APP
pear bold enough to paint true pic
ture of human life he is denounced as
a hereto and thrust from the fold.
Thought is fatal to orthodoxy. The
moment thought begins faith stops.
The church realizes all this and for
this reason she discouragrs independ-
ent thinking among the masses
Upon being notified of his expulsion
from the pulpit Rev. Cotton is re-
ported to have said:
81 expect to be accommodated,
though it is hard. The church does
not want thinkers. Word has gone
forth that ministers of advanced
thought and progressveness are
barred"
Observe that Dr. Cotton asserts
that "word has gone forth" From
whom, and by whom? AS an occupant
of an Episcopal pulpit it is to be as
sumed that he knows whereof he
speaks. Upon his authority all min
listers of advanced thought and pro-
gressiveness are to be henceforth
barred. And what if they areg Will
not the expulsion result in greaer
freedom for the expelled? There is
room on the outside of the church for
every. man of humanitarian ideas.
They ara not wanted on the inside.
The "word has gone forth" and "the
church does not want thinkers. But
of what great crime has DR.. Cotton
Lao,, e-,,;lfu0 What has he tarrht that
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
Of Interest to Farmers.

The following publications Of interest
to farmers and others have been issued
by the Agricultural department Of the
Federal government and will be furn-
ished free, so long as they are availa-
BILE, except where otherwise noted, up
on application to the Superintendent
of Documents, Government Printing
Office, Washington, d. c.:
Bulletin No. 100.-Report Of ITrigs-
ton Investigations in California, under
the direction of Elwood Mead, expert
in charge. PIP. all, pls. %, figs. Is.
Price, paper, 90 cents; cloth, s1.25.
This report deals with investigation
carried on during the summer of 1900
in cooperation with the California
Water and Forest Association. In ad-
ditior to a review Of the agricultural
situation in the state, it presents q
comprehensive discussion OF the water
laws and customs under which irriga-
ton is practiced in California as typi-
fed BY the conditions in Honey Lake
basin and on Yuba river, Cache creek,
Salinas river, San joaquin river, Kings
river. Los Angeles river, Sweetwster
river and San Jacinto river. 1t de-
scribes the methods and means by
which water is diverted from these
streams and used for irrigation and the
indefinite and excessive appropriations
Of water and the resulting litigation,
and discusses the evils resulting from
absence of state control of streams.
Bulletin No. 105.-Irrigation in the
United States. Testimony of Elwood
Mead, irrigation expert in charge, be-
fore the United States Industrial COM
mission, June IL and -, 1901. PIP.
AZ, pls. u, fig. l. Price Is cents. The
statement made before the Industrial
commission deals chiefly with the legal
status OF irrigation, touching on state
control, national aid to irrigation, and
the disposal of the public grazing lands.
The necessity and possibility OF storage
are also discussed.
Bulletin No. 133.-Report Of Irrigs-
ton Investigations for 1902, under the
direction of Elwood Mead, chief Of irri-
cation Investigation, office Of expert
ment stations. PIP. 266, pls. -, figs
Is. Price 25 cents. This bulletin
gives the result OF the fourth season:
Investigations Of the problems Of irri'
cation, the results obtained in similar
Investigations in previous years beins
reported in Bulletins Sc, 104 and lle
/ of this Office noted above.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
The Evolution of
Household Remedies

The modern patent medicine buzz
ness Is the natural outgrowth of the
sld-time household remedies.
In the early history Of this country,
EVERY FAMILY HAD ITS HOME
MADE MEDICINES. Herb teas,
bitters, laxatives and tonics, were to be
found in almost every house, compound
ed by the housewife, sometimes assisted
by the apothecary or the family doctor.
Such remedies az picra, which was
aloes and quassia, dissolved in apple
brandy. Sometimes hop tonic, made
Of whiskey, hops and bitter bark- a
score or more Of popular, homemade
remedies were thus compounded, the
formulate for which were passed along
from house to house, sometimes written,
sometimes verbally communicated.
The patent medicine business Is a
natural outgrowth from this whole
some, old-tine custom In the begin
ming, some enterprising doctor, i'm
pressed by the usefulness of one Of
these homemade remedies, would take
it up, improve it in many ways, manu-
faeture it on large scale, advertise it
mainly through almanacs for the home,
and thus it would become used over a
large area. LATTERLY THE HOUSE
HOLD REMEDY BUSINESS TOOK
A MORE EXACT AND SCIENTIFIC
FORM.
Peruna was originally one of these
old-time remedies. 1t was used By the
Mennonites, of Pennsylvania, before it
was offered to the public for sale. DR..
Hartman, THE ORIGINAL COM
FOUNDER OF PERUNA, is of Men
lonite origin. First, he prescribed it
or his neighbors ard his patients.
The sale Of it increased, and at last he
established a mandatory and fur
lished it to the general drug trade.
Peruna is useful in a great many
climatic ailments, such as coughs, colds,
ore throat bronchitis, and catarrhal
diseases generally. THOUSANDS OF
FAMILIES HAVE LEARNED THE
USE OF PERUNA and its value in the
reatment of these ailments. They
ave learned to trust and believe in
cr. Hartman's Judgment, and to rely
N his remedy, Peruna.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
STREETS RUN BLOOD.
Seven Are Killed and 100 Wounded ir
Lisbon Election Riots.

Lisbon, April 7.-seven persons were
shot to death and 100 others wounded
by soldiers last evening, after the vot-
ing in the elections in this city had
ended. The rioting was widespread and
such was the confusion during the vio-
lent conflict between the populace and
the municipal government that the
Quardsmen, mistaking the infantry who
ha l been called ont for rioters, fred a
volley into their ranks, seriously
wounding three of the soldiers.
The night was one OF terror for Lis
bon, which seemed suddenly shame
with revolt. Bands Of men ran wildly
through the streets, brandishing wesp-
ons, while the sharp crack of rifles was
heard in various sections.
Lisbon remains practically an armed
camp. Large numbers have been az
rested. The people are now in state
OF feverish unrest and it ia feared there
may be recurrence of the bloodshed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
JACKIES ARE
CLEANING SHIP
Atlantic Fleet Being 0yerhauIed From
Top TO Bottom.
VIII Present Splendid Appearance on
Arrival at California ports-pN-
ers Find Bottoms of Many Ships
AZ Clean As When They Started
From the East.

Msgdalena, Bay, April IVA San
Diego)-The work of preparing for the
California reception, now but ten DAYS
distant, is already in progress among
the battleships Of the Atlantic feet.
Every ship not engaged in eoaling or
working on the torpedo range lie udergo-
ing thorough scrubbing, scrsping and
painting from the water line to the
masthesds. Every inch Of the surface
OF the ships will be gone over and
cleaned and polished. Divers have
been sent over the side Of each ship
and have made thorough inspections Of
the bottoms.
Many OF the vessels are nearly az
clean as when they left Hampton
Roads, according to the reports of the
divers. The long time spent at anchor
age in the bay has done more to foul
the bottoms than the trip around the
Horn.
The work Of coaling for the final leg
OF the long voyage is being pushed with
all speed. Last night the crew Of the
Maine worked all night taking coal from
collier alongside and slowing it away
in the bunkers.
Admiral Thomas has issued a tenta.
tive program for the feet for the dates
April IL to april 10, which includes
the departure OF the fleet from Magda.
lena at came hour not yet fixed or
April II and its arrival at San Diego
at l p. m. April IA. The program
quotes from the official program of the
reception committee in San Diego, Civ,
ing the details for the four days tbs
ships will be in port there.
Admiral Thomas has also issued 9
lengthy detailed order, on the forma
tion Of brigade Of sailors and marines
for parade duty in San Diego, sar
Francisco and other cities, it provides
for the formation of feet naval brig
ade Of more than 5000 men. The tota
is made Of 81 companies Of blue jackets
four from each ship. and Is companie
Of marines or one from each chip.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
CORTLAND CEMENT.
Ingredients Necessary In the Manu-.
fscfure Of This Product.

inBfeoicnts necessary m ths MANU.
fsciurs Of This Product.
b. J. Shirley Jones. Chemist Idaho Experiment
Station. Moscow.
From time to time the members Of
the experiment station STAFF are asked
for information concerning the proper
ties, composition, and methods Of man
ufacture Of Portland cement. These
inquiries are usually answered by the
station chemist. Below is given typi-
cal letter Of inquiry on this subject,
and following it lie the reply given by
the station chemist.
Weiser, Ida, Feb. 26, 1908.
would like to know the Ingredient
and process Of making Portland cement.
Is the body Of clay or soapstone? I
think l have the raw material. Please
answer and obliee.-A. W.
A great deal Of time and labor have
been spent by various chemists in in
yestigating the composition and prop
critics Of Portland cement The con-
illusions drawn from these investiga-
lions are not Away concordsnt, but no
one dissents from the view that the
essential Ingredients Of this kind Of ce-
ment are lime, silica and alumina.
Other elements are always present,
however, among them being magnesia,
soda, potash, iron. phosphorus, man.
ganese, titanium, etc. According 10
Meade, good dement's vary considerably
in composition, but the three import
ant ingredienst will run about as fol-
iows: Lime, So to 81 per cent; silica,
19 to 25 per cent; alumina, 5 TO 10 per
cent; and magnesia is allowable to the
extent Of to per cent.
The raw materials from which Port.
land cement is manufactured are CLASH.
fed as srgillaceous and calcareous
Some common forms Of the first are
clay, shale, and slate, and Of the latter
limestone, mari and chalk. In thess
two classes of raw materials are found
all the Ingredients necessary IN the
manufacture Of Portland cement. II
the iron regions of Pennsylvania, how
ever, blast furnace Stag is made to re
place the clay or shale. From what
ever source the raw materials are OBJ
tanned, the cement manufacturer mus
zee that they are so mixed that th'
product Of calcination contains the i'm
portant compounds mentioned above il
the proportions that experience haI
taught are the ones necessary in goo'
cement. 1t becomes almost imperative
then that the chemical composition o
the raw materials should be known.
Although the writer is not personally
acquainted with the limestone region
CT this state, it appears that there ar
at least two localities in Northern Ida
no where limestone is found in abund
ance, and since clay is also present, a
least in spots, in the same district
there seems to be good reason for be
lieving that in the future a great dea
of the Portland cement used in thi
state will be made at home.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

The Italian ministry Of public In
struction has decided to reconstruct the
Baths OF Caracalla to conform to de-
scriptlons transmitted by history. II
Is also the Intention to have them used
by the people as In olden times The
reconstruction will cost millions Of dol
lars as the marble and statuary which
ornamented the baths nearly 1000
years ago have been removed TO deco
rate churches and houses OF the aristoc-
racy In Rome.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
rrnnhx for Best Record

Seattle, April IA special to the
Times from Spokane, says that when
the Atlantic fleet reaches Seattle next
month, the battleship or fret class
cruiser ~hich made the highest score at
the recent target practice in Magdslena
bsy will be awarded solid silver tro-
nhv. valued at 81 800. presented by the
people of Spokane. The cup is to be
competed for annually by battleships
and crdisers of the first class OF the en-,
tire American navy. Secretary Metcall
announced that the trophy would be
acceptable.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
WOMEN CARRY ON WORK.
Chinese BsYcott Against Japanese
Goods Spreading Rapidly.

Canton, April 7. - The b)ycctt
against the japanese arising out of the
trouble between Japan and China over
the seizure and subsequent release Of
the Tatsu Msru, is spreading rapidly
Mass meetings have been held with
the object of impressing upon the Chi
nese the necessity OF making the boy
colt Of japanese products and manufac
lures as far reaching as possible.
Despite torrential rain today more
than 900 women dressed in white a:
an emblem Of mourning attended
meeting held for this purpose.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
Giving an illustration.

Voice lover the telephone -~Profes-
sor, I am getting up a special article for
one of the illustrated weekly papers on
The Value Of the Comparatively Unim-
portant.' Please tell me, for instance. one
Of your methods of saving your odds and
ends Of time. by which you are enabled to
do so much work without having to
hurry"
The Professor-"Aivays emitting the
'good-by' when using the telephone"
(Hangs up receiver)
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
Nebraska Returns Blow

Lincold. Neb., April 7.-lnsurance
Auditor Pierce today decided to notify
agents of companies organized under
the laws Of California that they must
cease doing business in Nebraska. This
action followed refusal Of Commits
sioner Wolf, Of California, to admit
Nebraska companies. The action OF
Insurance Auditor Pierce affects the
Firemen's Fund. Of San Francisco; the
Home Fire & Marine. OF San Francisco,
and the Pacific Mutual, Of Eos Angeles.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

Flibberty-"When begin to suspect
that I'm working too hard at my business
l go and consult my doctor. If be says
I'm all right l 90 back to work"
Jibbit-'There's nothing original in
that idea. Whenever l get uneasy about
myself apply for another thousand or
two of life insurance. If pass the er-
animation | know I'm o. K"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
Ford to Face Jury.

San Francisco. April 7.-superior
Judge Lawlor today ordered the trial OF
Trey L. Ford, chief counsel for the
United Railroads, accused OF the bribery
of Supervisor Coleman, set for Thurs
day morning at 10 O'Clock, sitter deny
ing motion for q change of venue on
the grounds of prejudice. Immediate
" following this ruling, Attorney A. A.
Moore, representing the accused, asked
leave to interpose plea OF "once II
jeopardy" and moved the court to or.
der an acquittal. Moore was allowed
TO enter the supplemental plea.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

The prize hen resolved to quit laying
at seems so utterly absurd" she
,lucked, "for a $500 fowl to spend her
time and strength in turning out eggs at
% cents a dozen"
Perching herself on her exclusive
toost, she eyed the common barnyard hens
below her with lofty disdain.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

The business agent stuck his head in
side the shop door. A solitary man was
1t work
What are you doing here7" be de-
handed Don't you know this Is holi-
dayg'
Not for me-" answered the solitary
man, without looking up from bis work
I'm the boss
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
Absence of Mind

Exhausted by the labor Of carrying the
furniture out Of the building, the man
whose dwelling was ablaze from cellar to
garret mechanically rolled q cigaroot and
turned to one Of the firemen.
Have you got a matchT' he painted.
"A matchi" growled the fireman. III
you want to light that thing 20 and touch
it to your house -
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

There is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed TO be
incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced 1t local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing to
durable Science has pro, en- catarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional reatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
market. 1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonful 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case IL
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monisls.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

Three eggs. one and oI,s half cups
sugar, two cups hour. one-hali cup cold
water, two teaspoOnfuls baking powder
one teaspoonful extract lemon. Bea'
the eggs without separating. add th'
sugar. water. -four and baking powdel
s,fted together. and havorins. Bsk'
In muffin pans or cups In quick oven
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

Perhaps you would feel better.
said the hopeful and helpful person, III
you would do something to tighten the
hearts Of your fellow men"
That's just what have been 10
ing" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker. MY
hat blew OF and had to chase II two
blocks l"-Washington Star.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

Mister whined the small urchin
as he shivered from bead to foot, 1T
is 30 bitter cold C-can't yer spare me
nickel?"
Yes. my boy replied the benevo-
lent old gentleman as he opened bis
purse and fshed out the coin.
Thanks, mister"
And now suppose you are going
to buy fuel with it,"
Nope. An ice-cream soda"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

The newspapers said the orator
solemnly. do not tell the truth
Perhaps not" answered the editor
regretfully. I'VE do our best; but. you
know. there is nothing more difficult
than to tell the truth in a way that
won't put it up 10 some one TO chal-
lenge your veraclty.
star
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

"A man." said the philosophical board
er, is like a gold mine. You never know
what's in him until you have run drifts
through him, as it were, and explored hin
in all his levels"
That's why l take mighty little stocl
in men," remarked the pessimistic board
er.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

Loraine-Is it true that you are en-
gagged to Fred?
Clarice-No; have not given him a
definite answer yet. want to wait
and see how he looks after the football
game is over.-Judge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

Two eggs. one cup Of sugar, a pinch
Of salt. butter the size OF a walnut
(melted), one and a half cups Of nour,
two and a half cups OF yellow corn
meal. two teaspoonfuls OF baking pow
der. a large tablespoonful OF molasses
enough rich sweet milk to make bat
ter that will pour. Mix wei and make
ln a hot oven in a loaf tin for thirty
,.f,,.fa.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

The one hundredth anniversary OF the
pening of the port of Rio de Janeiro'
;razil. to international commerce IS to
be celebrated in that city next year by
national exhibition of industrial, pastoral
and art products. from June Is TO Sept. l.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
sour Big Collier. A=Ne.

San. Francisco, April7.-since sAtur'
dsv four British colliers, carrying 2o,-
600 tons Of coal for the DIG feet OF le
bsttleships from the Atlantic, have al,
rived at this port and are now moored
In the stream.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
Begging Beat. WORKING

1t has been proved that no fewer
than $1,000 beggars are at present max
Ing a better living in Vienna than or
binary workmen. One notorious family
Of professional beggars recently gave
grand ball and a Concert at a local
hotel.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

az am glad to hear, Miss Bertha thar
YOU have decided to become part Oh tns
church militant"
"Why. haven't gone so far as .nas
VET. doctor. but I'm to be-er-a part OF
the church social"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

eyes. ma'am," the convict was say
ing, "I'm here jist for trying to fatter
a rich man"
1.-THE idear' exclaimed the prison Wis
itor.
Eyes, ma'am. jist tried to initiate
his signature on a check. "-Tit-Bits.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

SAY" wired the chairman of the ske-
dunk campaign committee, cant you send
US speakers Of better caliber than the
chaps that talked here last night7"
We're merely firing the opening guns
of the campaign" wired back the political
manager at headquarters. Wen send you
some bigger bores after awhile"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

Philanthropic Woman giving him a
COIN You work, l suppose, when you
can find employment?
Saymoid Storey-Work? When amt
eatin' and sleepin'. ma'am, my entire tiu-
is ockypied in solicitin' work
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

Peel the pumpkin. cut into pieces and
cover with boiling water. Stew until
very tender, then rub through q colan-
der. Return to the IRE. bring to bard
boil. sweeten to taste and. While boil
ing. Ill the overlooking hot lara and
.aai immedIat
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11

The thimble was at FIRST worn on the
thumb and was called "thumbell."
A cork carried to a depth Of 200 feet
below the surface Of the sea will not rise
again owing to the great pressure Of
water.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-04-11
Domestic Amenitte.

Knicker-Ive waited an hour for you
to get your hat on straight.
Mrs. Knicker-Well, I've waited longer
than that for you to get your feet on
straisht.-New York Sun.