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The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
None Tor Him.

"WeH, what does the hat bill come to this summer?" inquired MT. Jug gins.
 Let me see," said Mrs. Juggins. pro- ducing the long paper. My Merry Widow, Lottie's pink Merry Widow, Elias green and Mamie's mauve Merry Widow-total $99.90"
 "Gee," said MT. Juggins. Nearly a hundred. We'll, with the ten cents remaining, I guess I'd better have my old straw done up again"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
Novel Use for Visiting Card

worlds drawing congress in London, when it is anticipated that 5000 people will attend the reception at the Royal College of Art, it is proposed. for the purposes of identification, that mem. bers of the British committee should wear their visiting cards upon the lapels of their coats or tteir dress bodices.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
Man and Beast Alike

Only those who have suffered the agony of eye aiilictions can appreciate the blessing to humanity in Dr Mitch ell's famous Eye Salve. Introduced in this region as far back as lS49 it is found today in all well regulated homes hereabouts. Not alone the eyes of man but those of the dumb animals have enjoyed its comforts. Mitchell's Eye Salve. Sold everywhere. Price 25c
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
"t Finds the Spot."

The Oil We struck is the Oil that has stuck while others have passed away, simply because it cures your Pains, Aches, Bruises. Sprains, Cuts and Burns quicker than any other known remedy. Hunts Lightning Oil. It's fine for Chigger bites also.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
Never Fails.

There is one remedy, and only one have ever found, to cure without fail such troubles in my family as eczema, ringworm and all others of an itching character. That remedy is Hunts Cure. We always use it and it never fails w. M. CHRISTIAN,
 soc per box. Rutherford, Tenn.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
An Unenthusiastic Host.

Did you invite MT, Bliggins to our house party?' asked MT. Cumrox,
 Yes" answered Mrs Cumrox, I'm afraid he considers house parties stupid He sent his regrets"
 He shows sense. have a mind to send him my congratulations
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
One Bottle or Less.

Malaria is easy to contract in some localities, and hard to get rid of-that is, if the proper remedy is not used. Cheatham' Chill Tonic frees any one from it promptly and thoroughly. It is guaranteed to cure any kind of Chills. One bottle or less will do it.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal church in New York in the last year spent nearly $100,000 for the support of it's parisi0house activities, the staff of the parish including 262 salaried and 121 volunteer workers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
Divisions of Creeds.

It is estimated that there are 1S0.- GOO,00O Protestants in the world as compared with 250,000000 Catholics and li0,000,000 adherents of the Greek and Oriental churches.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
Hicks Capudine Cures Headache,

Whether from colds heat, stomach or nervous troubles. No Acetanilid or dan gerous drugs. It's liquid and acts imme- dately. Trial bottle 10c. Regular 25c and 50c at all druggists,
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20

The average man is willing to let his wife have the last word-and the sooner she gets around to it the better he seems to like it.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
 AND BUILD UP TIE SYSTEM

Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTELEsS CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing il Is simply Qunine and Iron in q tasteless form, and the most etfectual form. For grown people and children. Soc.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20

Goodness thinks no i'll where no III Seems.-Milton.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20

. Habit has more force in forming our characters than opinions have.-R. Hall.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup. For children teethng softens the gums, reduces n- hammation allays pain cures wind coiio 2oc oottie
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20

Those Tired. Aching Feet of Yours need Aliens Feot- Ease. 25c at your Druggi st s Write A. S, Olmsted, Lc Roy, x. r.. for sample
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20

Better a tramp in the woods than a hobo in the WoodShed.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-08-20
Schaap's Laxative:
 Chill Cure

Is a modern scientific prepa- ration which kills the germs of Malaria and LaGrippe and as it acts on the Liver an< Bowels, expels all morbid matt ter from the system. It is. warranted to cure or money refunded. Price so cents. For sale by all first class druggists
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16
THE PART HE PREFERRED

Joaquin Miller, the poet of the
Sierras, is something of recluse and
rarely comes into San Francisco but
when he does he is made a good deal
OF a lion. On his last visit he was
one of the guest at a rather formal
dinner at friends house where he re-
manned over night His hostess had
known the poet since her childhood
so she felt privileged next morning
to discourse to him of the beauties OF
the Partisan gown she had worn the
night before-beauties which seemed
to have escaped his observation
Mr.. Miller listened to all she had tt
say and remained silent.
But didn't you really like the
dress?' pleaded the lady.
Well replied the poet, Il did like
part of it vel enough"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16

More proof that Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound saves
woman from surgical operations.
Mrs. S. \. Williams, of Gardiner,
Maine, writes:
- was a great sufferer from female
troubles, and Lydia +. Pinl1ham Vege-
table Compound restored me to health
in three months, after my physician
declared that an operation was abso-
lutc!y necessary
Mrs. Alyina Sperling, Of 154 Cley-
bourne Ave-, Chicago, lii, writes:
Il suffered from female troubles, a
tumor and much Inflammation. Two
Of the best doctors in Chicago decided
that an operation was necessary to save
my life. Lydia Z. pinkhams Vegetable
Compound entirely cured me without
an Onpration ,,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, tibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges.
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
>->>>>>>>>>->>N>
The lady Frightened
Indeed she said What part?"
'The part you had on answered
the poet; and that ended the discus
sion.-Lippincott's
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16

ATTCRNEY-AT--AN'
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16
LEGION OF HONOR RIBBON

Mrs. w. x. Vanderbilt is 10 receive
the Ribbon Of the Legion OF Honor
from the French government for deeds
rarity done in France. This is the
f. instance on record where amOiety
even of he Fair millions has been
devoted to any worthy purpose since
the original amasser of the fortune
began the work of boarding and null
tinlication more than forty years ago.
The charity money. too. goes to
France. as if there were not enough
poverty. misery and suffering at home.
within a stones throw of her palatial
residence in New York.
Not a dollar of that immense for
tune for the camp or the State that
produced it: no thought of the r15oeis
who sacrificed their health in d:g :
out that gold and silver.
Truly the spirit of Mammon has a
strong hold on the Fair heirs. When
they turn their hand to charity. it is
that charity that must be heralded
to the world that charity which
must be recognized. if the medium of
recognition be but bit OF red ribbon
Invested of the imaginary honor that
goes with its bestowal is ample re-
ward for that sort Of charity-Reno
Reyillc.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16
ANNUAL MEETING

The regular annual meeting OF
stockholders of. the POGO TEMPO
Mining & Milling company for the
election Of officers anu the transaction
of general business will be held at
the Office of the company, 141o North
Carson street, February 23, 1908 at
I O'Clock p. m. A. c. PRATT,
Secretary
ais 1w
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16

Have you phoned to Livingston!
for your liquors? He carries the bes
the market affords.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16

The Eagles Of Carson Aerie 1905
are making unusual preparations for
their -Jming dance, and the time has
been set for Friday evening, May
1st. The dance VIII be give at the
Opera House.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16
CLASSIFIED LOCALS
FOUND

In the courtroom at the county
building an Elk tooth. Owner can
have the same by paying FOR this ad.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16

Choice sweet peas and nasturtum
seeds in bulk at Kitzmeyer's Drug
store.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16

EAGLES DANCE MAE ], 1908
--yDC1--
JAMES .. FINCH.
ORNEY-AT-.AN'
CARSON CiTY--.--.-.-----NE NEVADA
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-04-16

AMNUtt..- 6. MENT
The Barber Asphalt Paving Corr oany.
Total receipts for 1906, 551 ,O24.67
No business transacted i'll Nevada
1907.
C. S. KENT,
Pacific Coast Manager
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
COMING AND GOING OF CIRCUS
Some Facts About the Institution
that Captures Both Young
and Old.

Going to the circus is a habit firmly fixed
though the travelling show is a recent lnsti-
tuition.
The Roman circus was first a horse race
conducted in a course square at one end
and rounded at the other, like the Harvard
stadium, The Circus Maximus held 25O, 900
people, which makes the crowd at Belmont
park look small.
But horse racing where no one was hurt
Came TO look tame to the Romans, and
man-tights and man-and-beast fights were
introduced in the circus, and afterward in
the Colosseum, just as the modern audi
ence demands its dip OF death. Wooden
amphitheaters came first, but after one in
Fidenae fell and killed or hurt $1,000 people
the figures, like those about ancient
shows, were pobably exaggerated by press
agents-stone ones came in fashion. The
Colosseum was nearly four times as big
as Madison Square garden, and would hold
five times as many people, as its arena was
smaller in proportion. Even little Pompeli.
the size OF Troy, had a stone amphItheater
twice as big as Madison Square garden.
ST. Augustine has testified to the passion
for amphitheater shows among the later
Romans. There were 100 or more such
structures, all told, and some OF them have
been in recent use for bull-fights and other
spectacles which carry on their ancient ira
dition.
The Barnum Of the middle ages was a
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

Mrs. Lee Herdman will ,ntorta n Tues lay
at the Field club.
Mr.. Earl Gannett will give a small dinner
party Friday evening at the Country club
Mrs. f. F.. Bruce will ,n.er ala at
Mrs. r. j. Dining WI entertain at
luncheon Wednesday at the Field club for
her guest, Miss Clarke of st. Joseph.
Miss Nell Clabaugh will entertain at
luncheon at the Field club Tuesday for her
guest, Miss AMMAN Of Enmctsburg, Md.
The members of the Sarmo cIub will be
entertained a. a plcni, N the Rod and
Gun club Tuesday when Mrs. Geo &
Lindley will be the hostess.
The chAdrCn's dancing party at the Fed
club, which was postponed last Monday
because OF the circus, will be given this
week at the club Monday afternoon "a 2:5)
o'clock.
Mrs. J. +. Mawhinney will give a chii-
dren's party Monday afternoon from 1 TO .
O'Clock for her little daughter, Elizabeth
Mawhinney. About thirty-five children
will be present.
A number of informal social affairs are
being planned for Mrs. w. II. Alexander Of
Salt Lake City, who formerly lived in
Omaha. Tuesday evening DR.. and Mrs. A.
b. Sommers will entertain Mrs. Alexander
and Judge and Mrs. f. NJ. Bartlett at din
ner at Happy Hollow. Thursday afternoon
Mrs. Frederick Mcconnell will entertain at
cards, and Friday Mrs. A. r.. Turkey will
entertain informally for Mrs. Alexander,
who will be her guest for a few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
Past,

Mrs. ]. c.. Drexel entertained Friday
evening at the South Omaha Country club
for Miss Emma Lorenzen, who has re-
Gently returned from Berlin, Germany.
The Amaryliss club was entertained at
luncheon Thursday afternoon by Miss
Kathryn Barnhardt. The afternoon was
spent at cards, the prizes being won by
Miss Grace Petersen and Miss Gussie Dur
kes. The guests of the club were Miss
Waddell of Oakland, Cal. Miss Fike; Miss
Ensor of South Omaha.
Mrs. Edwin r. Swobe gave an informal
bridge party Saturday afternoon at her
home in honor of Mrs. Pryor Markell Of
Kansas City, who is the guest of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kitchen, at the
Paxton hotel. Those present were: Mes
danes Pryor Markell of Kansas City, Jcr-
ONE Magee, Samuel Burns, jr., r.. l., Davis,
c. Y. Smith, Eugene e. Jones of Kansas
City Thomas Swobe, w. II. Wheeler, Glenn
Wharton, Ben Cotton, Frank Smith of Den
yer, Edwin T. Swobe; Misses Gertrude
Moorhead, Harmon of New York and Fran
ces Nash.
A surprise party was given to Mrs. Kate
Mulcahey, 2Cl9 Harvey street, Friday even
ing, the occasion being her birthday.
Among the guests were Mrs. Carrie Hun
sicker, Mrs. Josie Boland, Mrs. Belle Null
vihill, Mrs. Line Stuff. Mrs. Minnie Car
penter, Miss Catherine Hays, Miss Irene
Mulcahey, Mr.. Dan T. Custer, Mr.. William
Hunsicker, Mr.. Alonzo Fuller, Mr.. D.. D..
Mulcahey, Mr.. Peter Boland, Mr.. Emmett
Schwallenberg and Mr.. Bud Mulcahey.
Light Refreshments were served. Mrs. Nut
cahey was the recipient of several beautl-
full presents.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

Largest among the dinner parties at the
Field club Saturday evening was that given
by the Cornell College club which included:
Mr.. James Richardson, Mr.. John Towle,
Mr. Charles c. Rosewater, Mr.. John w.
Battin, Mr.. e. S, westbrook, Mr.. A. r.
Whtttemore, Mr.. O. H., Bigelow, MIR. Bill.
wtller. Mr.. NJ +! Serat, Mr.. Herbert
French, Mr.. Lucius Wakeley, jr., Mr.. Will
lam stull, Mr.. Archie Carpenter. Mr.. f. c.
Page Mr.. Arthur Wakeley, MIR. Charles L.
Saunders Mr.. A. c. Koenig, Mr.. Roy Will
cox, Mr.. Sam Etnyre and Mr., Edward
Wareham.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D.. Cameron and MI.
and Mrs. p, D. Bacon were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. II, A, Cameron.
Mr.. ]. T. Linderman entertained at din
ner In honor of Miss Shepard and Miss
Elizabeth Wilson of Kansas City, who are
the guests OF Mr., and Mrs. Manley. Covers
were placed for Miss Shepard, Miss Wilson
Mr.. and Mrs, Manley, Mrs, John Battin
Mr.. John Shepard and MI. Linderman.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Ewing entertained
ten guests and smaller dinEcr parties were
given by Mr.. ], w. Robbins, six; Mr.. F. r
Mcconnell, five; Judge Leslie, three; Mr.
G. ]. Martin, four; Mr.. f.. A. Nordstrom
two; Mr.. r. +. Howe, three SSNIr. Gus Ep
eneter, three; Mr.. B.. T.. Cannon, six; MI
W. L. Yetter, five; Mr., G. n. Strain, four
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

Miss Heller Sheldon entertained one Of
the larger Dime parties at Happy Hollow
Saturday evening. covers being laid for
Miss Bess Palmer. Miss Cornyn Taggsrt.
Miss Anna CoveIl Miss Bertha shackle-
ford, Miss Helen Spencer. Mr.. and Mrs.
F. e. Kimberley, Mr. Ward Palmer, Mr..
Tom Mcshane, Mr.. Turner Halnes DR..
Harold Newell ard Mr.. VIII Joeis Of Lin
coin.
Miss Mary Wood Lewis was hostess at
one OF the small dinner parties Saturday
evening, her guests including Mrs. Mathe-
son Patrick, Miss Edith Patrick. Mrs. A. p.
Wood, Mr.. W. RICHTER Wood and Mr..
Harr.' Neville.
Di. and Mrs. L. c. Henry, DR.. ana Mrs.
Charles Morrison, Dr.. and Mrs. Hobbs ard
DR.. and Mrs. Mack were guests Of DR.. and
Mrs. w. o. Henry.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. W Gunther had as their
guests Saturday evening: Mr.. and Mrs. F.
s. Hadley, Masters Stuart and Howard
Hadley Of Cedar Rapids, Ia: Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Gunther and Mrs. Hattie Pittingcr.
Other reservations at Happy Hollow
Saturday evening were made by MIR. and
Mrs. e. a. Benson, who had four guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Selby, four; Mr.. f.. II
Garvin. four; Mr.. A. w. Clarke. two; Judge
Howard Kennedy, five; Mr.. W. d. Williams
three; Mr.. W. c. Lyle, two; Mr.. w. n.
Ra!nbolt, two; Mr.. w. S. Wright, two; Mr.
j. II. Webster. two.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

travelling buffoon. who went from place to
place with two gymnasts and a tame bear.
There were then no large cities to furnish
Roman audiences, and no time to build
stone amphitheaters in any case. People
built stone churches instead, The flipflop
artist was a wanderer, but he did not wan
der alone. The king himself travelled to eat
his taxes where they were raised, for where
now grain is brought to the stomach, then
the stomach went to the grain, And the
Snowman Travelled, too, and pitched his ring
in a field or an inn yard. a fair or a
royal progress was his opportunity.
Multiply the travelling troupe by four or
five, provide a tent and a few carloads Of
animals, and you have the primitive mod
ern circus; and no boy that ever got up
at 3 a. m. to watch It come into town. that
saw the elephant occasionally butt a wagon
out OF the mud, that assisted by his high
approval the stretching and pegging OF the
canvas, that carried his % cents in his
mouth for greater safety and mourned be-
cause he had not 10 cents more to stay
afterward to the concert" can go to see
a Barnum & Bailey show without a sigh
for the good old times,
The elliptical shOw-ring OF Roman times
had to return for practical reasons; you
can crowd five times as many people into
the long tent as could get under the little
round affair Of the middle Of the last CEN
fury. A commercial age demands blgness.
But the golden period Of the circus came.
il you will believe men with memories, Just
when the s~trolling performer had grad
uated from the inn-yard to the little round
tent.-New York World.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
PATRIOTISM OF FOREIGN BORN
An Incident hat Changed the View
and Sentiment of n
Native.

Question most any native born Ameri-
cans patriotism and he will get mad, prob
ably" said former Representative w. c..
Maybury of Detroit, yet r am not so sure
that our foreign born citizens are not more
patriotic than those born in this country. I
had several experiences while mayor Of
Detroit that led me to this belief.
o one occasion a delegation of Poles
called at my office a few days betole De-
cember IA, 1899, and inquired what program
had been mapped out for that date. l re-
piled that l had not heard of any pro-
gram. They appeared to be astOnished,
and when I inquired the purpose Of their
questions they asked me If | didn't re-
member that December II was the CEN
tennial Of the death of George Washing
ton.
Here were a lot Of foreign born citizens
of the United States anxious to observe
the anniversary Of the death Of the Fathel
of His Country, and there had been no
suggestion of such observance from men
who claim America as their native land.
These Poles told me that If there had been
no general observance planned they would
like to honor Washington's memory them
selves, and asked if would attend.
You bet / told them l should be glad
to be there; and I went, and I tell you l
found that the Poles knew more about
the history of America and the life of
Washington than the avearge citizen of
the United States, The addresses deeply
reverenced the memory Of Washington.
They pointed to him as an example OF
what a lasting effect one mans life and
deeds could have on a nation, and their
meeting breathed a spirit OF patriotism
that was good to see, From that time
have had the highest regard Tor our natur,
allied citizens. Washington Post
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. e. V. Lewis had as their
dinner guests at the club Saturday Mr..
and Mrs. T.. B. Hacker, Dr. and Mrs. J. j,
McMullen and Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Can
field.
Miss Frances Nash had a small dinner
party for her guests, Miss Gertrude Har-
mon and Mr.. Alfred Harmon of New York
City.
Dining with Judge and Mrs. D.. NJ. Vim
sonhaler were; Mr.. and Mrs, j. II. Butler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gaines and Mr.. and
Mrs. T. J. Mahoney.
Captain w. f. Clarke entertained at din
ner, his guests including: Captain and Mrs.
r. L. Hamilton, Captain and Mrs. J. *.
Miller and Captain Charles Chandler.
Mr.. Joseph Baldrige entertained at din
ner In honor of Mrs. w. H.. Clarke of Ma
Mia, p. l. Covers were placed for: Mrs.
Clarke, Miss Daisy Doane, Miss Lynda
Curtis, Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Brogan, DR..
and Mrs. c.. A. Hull, MI. and Mrs. How
ard II. Baldrige, Major and Mrs. Charles
Kennedy, Mr.. Earl Gannett. Mr.. w. Far
nam Smith and Mrs, Joseph Baldrige.
Dining with Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Lemist
were: Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Fairfield, Mr.,
and Mrs. w. e. Martin, Miss Belle Dewey
and Mr.. Luther Drake.
Small dinner parties were given by Mr.,
and Mrs. e. w. Hart OF Council Bluffs
who had covers laid for seven; Mr.. and
Mrs. c. 7. Kountze, six; Mr.. w r. Page
four, and Mr.. Frank Wilhelm, three.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
MARVELLOUS FEATS OF MEMORY
Napoleon Able to Repeat Names Of
Every Soldier in "a Regi-
ment.

Both Napoleon l and III had cxtraor-
binary powers of memory. 1t is said of
the first that he could repeat the names
of his fullest regiment. having heard the
list but once read. Later ip life, discover
ing one of his old soldiers in a certain
stonecutter, he was able to tell at once the
rank he held in the army, the exact corps
and regiment he belonged to, where he had
served and the Individual character he
had borne for bravery.
Seneca complained of old age when he
could not, as formerly, repeat 1000 words
in the order in which they were read. The
Druids taught their whole circle of sciences
in 10000 verses, which students were called
upon to commit to memory a task fire.
quently taking twenty years.
1t Is related of Wiegis a German viollnlst,
that upon the discovery that the score Of a
certain valuable opera had been lost he
volunteered to write 1t from memory. This
he successfully did, to the incest details.
and was paid a handsome sum Of money.
Upon many occasions Wiegis accurately
performed his part at the opera when he
was so intoxicated as to make it necessary
to provide him with his instrument and
adjust it in the hands.
Racine could recite all the tragedies of
Euripides. Lord Granville repeated the
new testament, from beginning to end, in
the original Greek, and Cooke, the
tragedian, is said to have committed to
memory all the contents of a large daily
newspaper.
Strazniky was said to know the name
and place of every one of the 100 900 volumes
of the Aston library, The same was said
of the old librarian, Magliabechi, who. be-
sides knowing the name of every book of
his vast library, could repeat the contents
Of a great number of them, and could tell
any inquirer not only what book would
best satisfy his wishes. but the chapter
and page where the desired data could be
found.
Mirandela would commit TO memory the
contents Of a book by reading it three
times over and could frequently repeat the
words backwar as well as forward.
Thomas Crammer is said to have COM
mitted to memory in three months an
entire translation Of the Bible. and
Leibnitz, when an old man, could recite
the whole Of Virgil word for word.
Lastly, Bossuet could repeat not only the
whole Bible, but all of Homer, Virgil and
Horace. besides many other works.