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Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-08
The Horde of Deities Lying Buried
In the Sands of As. attic Deserts.
(By DR.. T. ]. Bowles.)


On the banks of the mysterious Nile,
and on the SHORES of the yellow waters of
the Ganges, the infinite and eternal cosmos
first brought forth our primitive fathers;
naked, wild, ferOcious and savage, they
were but little removed above the tiger and
the ape, and in them reason had not yet
dawned; and when they first looked out
upon this wondrous world they were ter
rified by the roar of thunder, the vivid
flashes of lightning, the storms that left
desolation in their paths, the solemn vast
ness of the sea, the hideous reptiles and
the wild beasts in tangled forests, and in
their fear and ignorance they created mil
lions of Gods and devils, and bowed down
and worshipped them to appease their
wrath and secure their favor.
This is the origin of all the supersti-
lions that have come down to us and ours
ed the human race through all the dark
ages and cheerless centuries; thousands of
these ancient Gods and devils now lie
buried in the burning sands OF Asiatic and
Egyptian deserts, and thousands more have
found oblivion on the shores of the Medit-
late, hundreds of these savage supersti-
tons. through heredity, tradition and vest
ed interests have come down to us, been or
ganized into cults, and continue to enslave
the whole human race with more than a
monarch's over.
One of these superstitions converted the
farest portion of the eastern hemisphere
into a bowling wilderness, and BIAS ed for
u thousand years the hopes and happiness
Of millions of innocent men. women and
children; this superstition consisted in the
infinite absurdity that all possible know
ledge that man could acquire was locked
up in holy books and divine revelations.
I shudder when ! recall the awful and
tragic fate of the grand men and the noble
women who were savagely and fiendishly
put to death, in their efforts to overthrow
this idiotic superstition; and especially
am I saddened when think of the un-
speakably horrible fate of the beautiful
Hypatia, the grandest and most enlightened
woman whose feet ever touched this beau
tiful earth; she was filled with love and
sympathy for the suffering and toiling mil
lions, and shocked at the agonies that they
we're enduring at the bloody hands Of su-
erstition. and she determined to risk her
Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-08

condition than Mars, being much larger.
Comparing the two bodies we find that the
surface of the former cons ,antly changes,
while the latter presents the same appear
ance. except, possibly, the melting of the
polar SHOWS. And yet Mr.. Head states thai
We can't see the atmosphere of heated
body. If Mars were heated, the outer por
ton of her atmosphere would be visible at
any rate. If Mars is as hot as Mr.. Head
states she must be exceptionally cool at
the poles to allow snow to form. Suppos-
ing Mars to be once covered with noun
tains (as it probably was) the action of the
would aid very much in doing away with
them.
The relation which the planets bear
toward each other proves that they could
not by mere chance be attracted by the sun
from various points of the heavens to do
homage 10 that body. The older planets
are so large that in all probability the
younger ones will cool off first.
In Mr. Healds article Of the 18th he
states that MARS might be covered with
red wafer" If that is the case, then Mars
has passed his primitive condition. And if
Mars is covered with red water and white
snow, would like to know what canals
would be good for?
II Mars were in a molten or intensely
heated state and even If it had an invisible
atmosphere, the very surface would under
go sudden and many changes. but such is
not the case.
AS to the surface Of the moon, 1t was too
short lived and probably did not have its
share of water to begin with to materially
affect its mountains.
II Mars could but make us hear I am
afraid that We Of the Earth would all learn
something new. but as It Is the planet has
to take our insults in silence.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31
CHURCH OPENING SERVICES


The newly erected part Of the
Evangelical church will be opened
next Sunday, when the public is ur-
gently requested to attend and make
it a real success and enjoy the bless.
ings OF the house OF worship to which
so many so literally contributed for
which accept our thanks. The Rev.
d. Swart. Presiding Elder, will have
charge OF the services, conducting a
business session on Saturday night.
Sunday morning all englsh-speaking
members and friends OF the church
are to meet in new room for Sunday
School at 9:45 IA. IN.
Sermon at IL a. M, in English, fol-
lowed with communion services.
Young Peoples meeting, 6:45, in
charge OF chairman OF Sympathy and
Relief Department.
Sermon at 7:30 p. III.
This being the nrst Sunday in the
month. time for union services, the
Brethren Rice and Craven. pastors nf
Methodist and Baptist churches re-
spcctively. have decided to attend this
service with their congregations and
make this u great and, we trust. a
profitable gathering to all. All Sum
day services English. Public cordially
invited.
C. S. STEINMETz, Pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

A Nebraska man has written to the
state food commissioner asking analy-
sis OF certain lip medicine. He says
a doctor applied some TO his wife's
lips, which were sore, and that from
that time on she ran after the doctor,
deserting husband and home, and
that finally they c!opcd. The deserted
husband wants to know II the lip
salve comes under all the require
ments OF the pure food law.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31
Baptist Church Services.

Sunday School at 10 a. IN.
Sermon at II a. III. Subject, "The
Lords Supper" The Lords Supper
will be observed at the close OF the
morning service.
Young Peoples Meeting, 6:3O p. m
Subject, The Real Heart OF Our
Society"
The evening service will be a union
meeting at the Evangelical church.
Rev. d. Swart, presiding elder, will
preach. In addition to this being our
monthly union service, 1t will also be
the opening service at the Evangelical
church.
A. NJ. CRAVEN, Pastor.
The ordinance Of baptism will be
administered at two o'clock Saturday
afternoon, at u place one-half mile
north OF Mr.. Vim. Waugh's house.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

A very pleasant afternoon was spent
nv the Thimble Club on Wednesday
AFTERNOON at the home OF Mrs. q. T.
Ransom. Mrs. J. b. Estes assisted In
entertaining. A two course lunch
was served. The club voted that TWO
members should entertain ut eac''
meeting, instead of one, as has been
the custom heretofore.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. NJ. +. Bashor, Mrs. Z.
f. Cole assisting.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Geo. B. Lang addressed the farmers
on Wednesday evening at the Opera
House in the interests OF the Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union.
The meeting was we'll attended and
much interest manifested. Mr.. Lang
resides at Christola, this statc-a
small burg up north of Pixies Peak
and edits monthly publication gotten
out in the interests OF that section
whose mineral lands produce quan-
titles OF paint and lime.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31
A. NJ. CRAVEN, Pastor.
Services at tho Methodist E Ep,scopa/
Church.
Sunday, February . 1908.

Sunday, February 9, 1908.
Sunday School, 1000 a. m. J. J..
Duncan, Supt. Subject OF lesson.
Jesus, the Saviour OF the World"
John 3: lei.
Preaching service 1l:O0 a. m.
Subject of sermon, Sowing and
Rcaping."
Epworth League devotional service,
6:30 y. m. Topic, Humility In Sue.
ccssful Service" Leaders, Mertie
Matthews aud Lillian Trotter.
Union services at Evangelical church
1880 p. m.
Mid-week service, Wednesday even
ing at 1880. Subject, IA Cure for
Backsliding."
A cordial welcome awaits you to all
of these services.
A. W. RICE, Pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

The last OF our entertainments Civ
en- by the Midland I.yceum Bureau
will be given by the Royal Male
Ouartettc ut the Ordway Opera House
ON Tuesday, February 4th. 1908.
This will be the banner attraction
of the season. The Lyceum Commit,
tee Is now behind something over $50
ON the contract and we will be very
much pleased II everyone would come
out to this entertainment.
Remember the date, Tuesday, Feb
ruary 4th, 1908. Admission SO cents,
children % cents.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

S. V. Wathen received word We'd
nesday OF this week Of the death OF
his father, Francis y. Wathen, at the
home in st. Lawrence, Ky. Mr.
Wathen was injured while hauling
tobacco into a neighhor's barn, re-
ceiving 4 broken shoulder and other
injuries which resulted 10 paralysis
from which he died ten days later.
The deceased was 20 years OF age and
leaves a family OF nine children and
their sorrowing mother.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

II. Schleusncr has moved to Dolores
down in Mnntezuma county where he
recently visited. Mr.. Schleusner has
made a success OF farming here bu.
found the work too hard for one OF his
age and will locate on a small tract OF
land in the new country where living
can be made without much effort.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Roberts depart
ed for Sorrento, Florida, yesterday to
be absent about two months hoping
To be much benefited In health by
their stay In the sunny South. Their
son Donald accompanied them.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

A teacher In one of our schools
caught the janitor in a lie and asked
him, "Wherc do you suppose you go II
YOU tell lies?" He answered. "Weli' l
don't know; but wherever l do co. l
suppose l will still be maxim ares Ter
school teachers"
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

ne U. Il. d. Club met at the home
ilss Faith Freeman on last Satur-
evening. Although all the men,
were not present, the evening
greatly enjoyed by those present.
next meeting will be with Miss
zee Howard.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Class in Dancing will open at Ord
way Opera House for ladies' and gen
tlemen, commencing on Friday even
ing. February eth, at 1:30 O'Clock.
After dance at 0 O'Clock. New dances
taught and up.to.datc method used.
Phone ut or II o'clock. Ordway 9s II.
OSCAR GRIFFITH, Instructor.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sunday, January 26th, 1908.
Sunday School at 10 o'clock.
Preaching services at 400 p. m.
Subject, 1.-The Things of God" We
have good music at these services.
Come and bring your friends.
L. $. DUDLEY, Minister.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Cards are out announcing the
marriage Of Miss May n. Lindquist to
Howard Frederick Dannelley on next
Sunday evening at the Lindquist
home at six o'clock.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

gorge Edgar was among the
Plars who participated in q recital
he Scott Music School In Pueblo
wednesday night. His number
a violin solo.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

&. W. Bruchic, a first class baker,
arrived from Pueblo last week and Is
turning out the brradstufls and fancy
pastries for the Ordway baking Co.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Edgar Bros. hare consolidated their
two drug stores. yacating the frame
building. which Is to be removed TO
make room for the new brick soon to
be erected.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Mrs. Selma McDermid arrived
Thursday from Colorado Springs to be
present at the marriage OF her sister
Miss .iay Lindquist, on Sunday even
Ing next.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

DOC" Frazer had his sale last Sat.
hy preparatory to leaving fol
|math Falls, Oregon.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

| FouND-Black and white scarf
Owner can r"rov"r same by calling at
this office and paying for this notice.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Rev. a. NJ. Craven and wife enter
taincd Mr.. Andrew Cant, on Tuesday
evening Of this week
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

II. Peck was called to South
Plish. Iowa, on Saturday last by the
|ous illness of his father.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Rces +. IlcrHdon is in town this
week This is his first visit since the
family's departure for New Mexico
some months ago.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

ext concert Tuesday evening,
ruary 18th, Royal Male Quartette.
h number on the program.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

7. Frazier, the much-pcrsecuted d
p, Of Sugar City, was In town one
this week on business.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

fancis James and Jacob Besch
e looking after business In the vi
ty OF Olney Monday last.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

hs. W. Nash was In Ordway Tues
He owns Il homestead over north
Pugar City.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Col. j. A. Faw's smiling face was
seen on our streets several days this
week
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

eorge II. West, the real estate
}, is spending this week with his
|lly at Greeley.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

A. Newton, OF this office, has
B assisting the Fowler Tribune the
/ few weeks.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

George Edwards has rented room
number three In the Bank block and
will make IL his headquarters through
the coming beet season.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

| r. and Mrs. G. X. johnson visited
Pueblo Sunday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Mrs. W. j. Weskamp and daughter. :.
OF Olncy, were in town Tuesday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Gorge Teats left for the East on
|sday OF this week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

Poscoe Martin has been combating
3 the grippe and was absent from
drug store several days this week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

hos. J. Stanley has been reap
bted postmaster at Manzanola.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

1t Is very evident that numerous
parties who have had free use OF our
columns heretofore. do not appreciate
the privilege from the fact that their
copy was late, as usual, again this
week. We will further announce that
all church notices, lodge orclub meet
ing announcements will hereafter be
received not later than Wednesday
night. 1t Is impossible to set up an.
entire paper in one day. and we must
have copy for Tuesday and wednesday
of each week or be compelled to omit
the above mentioned notices.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

becky Ford has l,2l9 children OF
Dol age.
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

II. Greene has been attending
h at La Junta in the capacity OF 4
br
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

lie bills, any size AT the NEW ERA
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31
El)e 1lr,n Grn.
bWAY, COLO, JAN. 81. 1908.

|rs. Aaron Cook is reported very
The Ordway new era., 1908-01-31

The w. c. r. u. held its regular
me.t,np January nth. There we're
eight couples present. 1t Is very en-
cuuraRing to see the men taking SO
mnch interest In the work. After an
interesting program, the pledges were
nassed and two signed, one active and
nne honorary. Refreshments were
s.rved and then they were told to en-
ioy themselves to the best OF their
ability. We were surprised at the
..abIlity" some Of them possessed. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Miss Mertle Matthews, Friday
January 3lst. Those who have never
s,.anded one Of these meetings should
come and see what we do.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-25
1868 Persons
Killed in Railway
Accidents in 1907

THAT the accident record OF Amer
lean railroads, even though there Is
popularity included in it much that
does not belong there. is appalling,
-no-one will deny. certainly not the
officials whose d6ty II is 10 operate
these railroads and 10 whom the fear
full cost OF lie makes its daily and
hourly appeal. The latest official hg-
ures-widely published on the au-
thority OF the interstate commerce
commission-are familiar, but none
the less astonishing. They show tina,
1858 persons were killed and 97,706
injured during the last year officially
reported" writes julius Kruttschnitt
director CT Maintenance and Opera
ton of the United Pacific System and
the Southern Pacific Company. in the
July Appletons.
Yet appalling as these totals are,
it Is In my opinion the duty OF rail-
road managers rather 10 give them
greater publicity than TO minimize
or conceal them. They concern
us all, railroad men and pub
lie alike. They point to conditions
every railroad official must wish 10 DO
Is to enlist the cooperation OF the
public in a duty which the railroads
are making earnest efforts TO fulfill
but in which so far they have not
had the hearty cooperation which Is
necessary from the public.
The first step must be a cleare.'
understanding OF the conditions to be
bettered-a truer appreciation OF the
causes of accident which are 10 %
removed. Before turning TO this
however. | may point TO one hopeful
fact and clear away misconceptlon-
namely. that the conditions tend 20
get worse, and that accidents grow
more frequent. As q mater OF fact,
on the railroad with which | am most
familiar, the Union Pacific. not only
the percentage OF accidents. hat also
the absolute number of accidents. has
been reduced. In 1906 the number
of employees, passengers. and others
killed In all accidents was ia; in
1907 IL was 1915 Similarly the mum
Der injured was reduced from 1883 III
1906 TO .104 in 1907. Yet in the
same time the number of passengers
carried increased By 1887 per cent.
or stated In technical terms, this re-
duction In accident was accomplishe':
In the face OF an Increased traffic
equal TO 1888 03G passengers car
ried one mile. il may also be said
in passing that the betterment was
due to the higher efficiency OF The men
as much as TO greater use OF safety
appliances. although on these devices
the company has expended In the past
two years s3,042,309.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-25
SONNET.

O sickle OF the setting moon. how
CLEANS
In beauty on the dusk thy thin cold
ray
The dawn hath all the rainbow TO dis
play.
And through the dark OF moonless
nights there beams
Some ioveliness OF stars: yet faircr
seems
Thy little light. as down the slopes OF
day
Thou swingest. slow. upon a lonely
A mystic way. to some dim house Of
dreams.
strange- glory VISION. thought. frost.
musfc.N fire.
And stranger stili than these thou dost
appear.
AS vert thou some lost note from some
lost lire.
Some passion that hath OutWOrn JOY
and Gear.
some pursness that hath never known
desire,
Some dream os God made visible and
clear.
Humphreys Park. In the July Apple
tons.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-25
The Dead Mans Joke.

Sentiment did not enter into their
calculations. and they did not imag-
Inc that the dead mans rancor could
outwit them after he had crossed the
great divide.
Such will ought 10 be contested
on the grounds of insanity" explain
Ell the Rev Thomas Burton. emphati-
eetiilly humping the effiee table ia iiett
OF pulpit
Roscoe Burton's sanity is too we'll
established 10 give contestants any
satisfaction replied the lawyer.
Proof of his clear. keen judgment
was manifest in all OF his business
transactions, 10 the last hour OF his
life. lie had a right 10 dispose OF
his fortune. as suited his caprice.
Before his death. he rewarded In
munih~ent though original ways, all
Of his employees. who had been faithful
in his service. He knew how TO sift
the grain from the char, and II was
MS intention to leave this world with
all OF his obligations fairly settled. IL
his will is unusual il Is also far reach
ing in method and justice.
was sworn TO have his grave con-
stantly guarded and observed. and am
happy TO state that the fortune OF
my esteemed friend and client. Will
not go out Of his family. though 1t
has fallen to one who Is poor and
humble and unrecognized.
The despised wife Of Robert Bur
ton, with no thought OF gain. believ-
ing her acts unnoticed. was kind-heart-
ed enough TO walk TO the cemetery
every Sunday afternoon during the
summer months, to carry a bunch OF
simple garden flowers, which she ar
ranged with her own hands upon the
grave OF her dead husbands brother,
for the sake OF the fondness he mad
once borne for Robert.
Mrs. Burton has a son. nearly two
years OF age. whom none OF his IA
theirs race have ever seen. though
the same blood flows In his veins. He
will eventually inherit his uncle's
wealth. through his mothers respect
full care OF the lonely grave of man,
who was poor in friends. though so
rich ia worldly possessions
The Rev Thomas muttered a few
Biblical words. not prayerfully, Mrs.
Winpenny stormed, Mrs. Ismond faint
cd. the bride. nee Miss Hawkins. toss
ed her fashionably dressed head. and
young Hawkins lighted cigarette.
After the first puff of smoke, he non
chalantly said; Garden flowers are
trumps. Uncle Ross had long head.
A messenger was sent TO inform the
widow of Robert Burton that she
might henceforth live In ease and lux
ury. No more stitching for small pay.
No more snubs from her relatiyesin-
| law.
The dead mans joke wrought con-
sternation and defeat, while II exalted
the lowly. and demonstrated the great
masters words: The last shall be
] first"
The Detroit times., 1908-06-25
Continued from Wednesday,

1T is my will that an appropriate
tomb be built for my remains which
shall cost $4,000 out of my bank de-
post. After the payment OF all just
debts and the expenses OF my funeral
and the erection OF the above men
toned tomb / bequeath all OF nv es,
tate. real and personal. Of which q
schedule Is herein given. TO any per-
son or persons whomsoever my trust
ed lawyer shall be able on his oath
to name. as having carried of their
own free will and accord so much as
a flower or sprig TO decorate my desc
late grave.
III any of my hopeful heIrs-at-law
have for the speech Of people ordered
flowers 10 be sent by florists or ser
wants. on cemetery show days, such
attentions do not count.
only such person or persons.
whether relative. friend or stranger,
to visit the spot where my decaying
body rests, shall be the recipient or
recipients OF all have TO bestow
THUS my boarded wealth goes for a
flower, no matter how humble. to a
giver. no matter how obscure.
II vigilant watchfulness can dis
cover no relatives, friends or stran-
gers. who have seen At during the
year subsequent 10 my death. 10 pay
me even so scant a tribute of respect
and kindly remembrance, | take de-
light in holding what was mine in life.
beyond the reach Of covetous syco-
plants who have thought 10 profit by
my demise.
I'm case no one can claim my for
tune under the above conditions.
place IL unreservedly In the hands OF
my executors, TO found a home for
elderly gentlemen OF reduced means,
who wish TO escape from association
with uncongenial relatives.
mo one of my precious family has
a right 10 complain of any lack OF
generosity In the distribution OF my
property. Ny terms have been easy.
and all have had an equal chance.
Wishing Joy TO my beneficiaries
and confusion 70 those who have been
heartfessfy reckoning upon The fruits
Of my industry. now affix my name
and seal Roscoe Burton.
This will said the lawyer, was
signed and Witnessed with all legal
technicalities.
Dismay blanched the faces OF all
the relatives present None Of them
had stepped inside OF the cemetery in
closure since they had cheerfully and
perfunctor.iy attended their kiDsman' s
formal oDsequies.
Neither love nor duty had prompt.
ed them 20 deck his grave with flow.
ers. They cared only for his fortune
which had daugled temptingly before
their mental vision, and they felt mis-.
used by the delay In disbursement.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-25
WOMAN WENT TO EVERY
SERVICE FOR 10 YEARS

HEBRON, Me-, June 24.-For, 20
years Mrs. Adelia Everett never miss
ed sermon. prayer meeting. Bible
class. Ladies Aid Society or Sunday
school at the village Baptist meeting
house not even when her son was
born inconveniently close 10 a ser
vice. She died few days ago.
Mrs. Everett was 81 years old. The
little church was built when she was
II years old. and she became a mem
Der She was very strong and wen.
but even when sick would insist on
being taken to church. Nearly 30
years ago she became SO hystefical
at the thought Of missing service, four
days after her only sons birth. that
she was carried TO the meeting.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-25
FAT LADY BLOWN ROUND
WHEN WIND HITS SHOW

MOUNT VERNON, H., June "a
John Robinsons shows suffered con-
siderable damage here during a
windstorm. which blew down the
horse. dining room and show tents.
The dining tent was totally destroy.
ed. but the others we're patched and
raised again.
In the sideshow tent Mile. Bateau,
the fat lady, was cut about the head,
IL stitches being necessary TO close
one Of the cuts.
JACK Warren, the press agent. was
caught in the dining tent and got
an ugly cut on the head. Jerry
Sparks. boss canvasman. broke his
ankle. and VIII Joyce. chef, was, bad
ly cut on the head.