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The Nevada County picayune., 1909-08-19

To all who are concerned ! the Shady Grove church ~ ~ N five five miles north west of Iss,' p,s colt: 'S
 You are requested to be at tb. chnrch house on Saturdav sas Fist of August, 1909. at 1oo,o,' us E to come to an understandin,.
 to what shal! be done with q s house. ''s
 If you do not want your do. killed you had better nop,s'. y him.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-08-19
Savior, and strips religion of all

Savior, and strips religion of all it's supernatural elements. In snort, it relegates the Old Testa- ment Scriptures to the category and fables and old folklore, and it reduces the gospels to con- captions of men who wrote them under the spell of ignorance and superstition unworthy of this age of advanced thought and lofty intelligence. Really, 1t leaves nothing of the old faith of our religion, and takes from us all our cherished beliefs and in- spring hopes. According to this mans letters these beliefs and hopes are worthy of a God of law and order and justice. It shut us up exclusively to the
 laws of nature" as our only revelation of a Divine Father.
 This view of the question in the one helt by Unitarianism, of which system Dr. Eliot is an ardent and advanced disciple. In fact, it Is in substance the most
  dangerous and insidious form of infdelity, because it masquerades under the guise of religion. But those who have made Church history a close study will readily observe that after all it is notn- ing more than a reVamping of the old heresies which have ap- peared in divers form. from the time of the Gnosices and the Edeonitss on down to the present day. The Christian religion has these vagaries. Christian re- ligion has taught these vagarles grom the beginning in it's steady effort to maintain the faith ot humanity in the doctrine of a personal God and in the divinity of Jesus Christ as the Savior of men. Many of the same old errors in the name of religion, are found in the Unitarianlsm and the Christian Science of this age and generation. There is nothing new in Dr. Eliot,s so called New Religion. " It IS the { same old spirit of anti Christ with which evangelical Christi anity has had to contend from the beginning. He only puts 1t in another form the expression in more modern terms but when E reduced to its last analysis 1t IS of the odors of the centuries E ong gone.
 Therefore let no one be deceiv- sd by the spacious pleading of his learned man of Harvard. He is far rom the original truth IS it is in Jesus Christ. He IS lrifting on the uncertain sea of ,kepticism. and in his cunning md plausible way ne is endeavor- Q accomplish the same end oward which infdelity has cen throughout the centu- 'ies.
 Renan. the great French inf lel, were he living, would agree n every particular with Dr. Eliot.
 Even our eloquent American Robert G. lngersoll, | were he still in the flesh. would ind but little to dissent from in his "New Religion" True he was often course and irreverent n his attacks on orthodox Chris
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-08-19

Read the Picayune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
TAe solan Geese.

Richard Bell in his book s1ry Strange Pets" tells of the solansEaese, which in Great rBritainsin byeopee days used to be salteds and dried for human food: Many years ago these dried geese found their way to the lowIands of Scotland and were used as an aDpe tiger. A small portion when eaten be- fore meals was supposed to tickle the appetite. In lthis connection I have heard good story: Aswurthg farmer in the neighborhood gave q dinner par ty, and when the dinner was In splGk- ress he asked one of his guests if he would have another portion. utQ1 which the guest remarked think 2 will, as ct a bit O soian gooaas afora left hame andlit. has made ma very hungry upon which his ndshber said; T dinna believe sin these -solan geese for ct hain yin afore cam ava and I dinna feel bit the hungrieH.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
A MISSING "ROLL" DISCLOSES STRANGE
 BARGAIN OF TWO
Woman Gives Bail for Man Whose Arrest She Caused Investigation Follows.

By the arrest of Peter Jacso yester- day for drunkness. a strange case of Bohemian life; was brought to light. On July 31 Mrs. Michael Kolkedi came to this city with Peter Jacso from Painsville, Ohio, and they have been living as man and wife for the past two weeks at 5i Cherry street. The Kolkedi woman could not get along with her husband in Ohio and so they agreed to disagree. The home was sold for s900, $500 of which Mrs. Kolkedi pocketed and brought to this city. Yesterday she had left SIP which she missed from under her pillow and re- ported to the police. Officer Edward Wheeler went to the house on Cherry street and found the money under the bed. Meantime Peter had been arrest ed and held for Investigation. This morning he was given 30 days in jail, but appealed and Mrs. Kolkedi posted bonds of $50. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Redden decided to investi- gate conditions at the Cherry street home and issued a warrant for the arrest of the Kolkedi woman and Jacso on a more serious charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE

The American League leaders re- .ceived jolt from the tai1enders yes iterday,- being blanked by the Washing itons in a game twelve innings long. The relative position of the Athletics was not interferred with, as sthe De- troits were downed by the White Sox. The Washingtons have won from the Athletics so seldom this season and the White Sox from the Detroits that when both accomplish the feat on the same day it is/unusual. The Bostons and New Yopks didn't meet but the Bostons made a slight gain just the same. The Highianders lost ground SO far as catching Chicago and Cleve- land is concerned, but put the Browns considerably further behind. The latter were beaten twice by the Clevelands. The results:
 Washington l. Philadelphia O.
 Chicago 3, Detroit 2.
 Cleveland ?, St. Louis First game
 Cleveland T., St. Louis 3,-Second game.
 At New York-Rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
The Senses of the word.


 ttShe is lady in every sense of the word," exclaimed Blifkins.
 '"Then she is the most remarkable woman that ever hved." replied John son.
 ''What do you mean? Aren't there plenty of ladies in the world Y'
 'sYes, but not in every sense of the word. For instance, if the woman is what you say, she is not only woman of good family or of good breeding and refinement, but she is also, according to the Century Dictionary, a sweetheart Qocal United States); slate measur- ing about sixteen inches broad by ten long; the calcareous apparatus in the cardiac part of the stomach of the lob ster, the function of which is the tri- turation of food.' And if she is all that her fortune is made in the mu- scum line"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
xae znv1e.. woman.

The tratn lad pulled out of the ter minal, and the conductor was on his fare collecting tour. In one car there sat alone woman dressed in deep mourning, her heavy veil having been lifted to allow a breath of air. When the conductor approached her the wo- man burst into tears.
 As she cried as if her heart would burst the conductor asked her what was the matter. She sobbed this reply: s'Ten years ago took my first husband over this road to be cremated, five years ago took my second husband on the same trip to the crematory, and now am taking my third husband tc be condemned to ashes"
 Just then there were loud sobs heard coming from a seat on the opposite side of the car. The conductor turned and saw another woman crying. Ap- preaching softly. he askedsthe weeping one, What is the matter, madam?'
 Taking her handkerchief from her eyes, the second in tears answered, That woman has husbands to burn, while I can't get even one."-Philadel- phia Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
is. blamed for their soistiabution.

isr blamed for their distribution
 The President is not taking box ing lessons, has never taken them down here and in all probability will never take them in the rest of his life,'' declared Secretary Carpenter in reply to the avalanche of queries he is receiving as to the pugilistic gos- sip.
 But the papers have declared he was almost knocked. out by his in structor,'. says one. of the anxious questioners. Well can't help what stories are sent out from this town,'' cried Carpenter at his wits end "All there is to the story is that the Pres ident is taking regular morning ex- ercises under the guidance of a phy- sical instructor He exercises with weights, dumb-bells, rowing machine and other ordinary gym apparatus. pr. Barker came to the White House a couple of months before the Pres ident left Washington and his duties here are no different from what they were"
 ''I never said that the President was taking boxing lessons" said Barker today. "I never said that the Presi- dents weight was good and that he would make fine prize fighter; I never said any of these things, Nsome of the papers have made me say. It's a shame and no wonder the President is feeling sore about it.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
CROWLEY, GREAT MARATHON RUNNER.
 IN J. l. 5. GAMES
St. Joseph's Society Enters Team ill Relay Race
 Against Y. M. c. A.
MANY HANDSOME PRIZES

The entry of James F. Crowley, the great marathon runner of the Irish American Athletic club was received by the entries committee of the United Irish Societies for the games to be held at Steeplechase Saturday after noon. Crowley will run in the three mile race and compete in the hop skip and jump.
 The officers of the St. Joseph's T. & L. society announced today that they would have a relay team in the field to compete with the team that Capt. Kelly of the Y. M. c. A. track team will put in competition. The committee has secured a handsome silver cup which will be the prize for this event.
 There will be a number of Y. MI c. A. men and members of the St. Joseph's entered in other events and a silver cup which will be a special prize will be given to the first Bridge porter who finishes in the three mile -,cng
 The novice race will also have many local entries The general com mittee, in session, last night, arrang- ed to have additional seats placed at the SteeplechaSe Island Stadium so there will be accommodations for 5000 people, Forty handsome silver cups that are the prizes for the events are on show in the windows of c. w: Fairchild & Sons. The officials of the meet are as follows:-
 Referee, Dr. J. H. Callahan, Penn sylvania, '99; starter Lawson Robert, son, Irish American, A. C., handicapper Thomas E.. O'Bren, Jersey City, A. c. announcer William Rosbach. St. Bar tholomew, A. C.. Judges at finish. City Clerk Edward T. Buckingham, chair man. Attorney Frederick B. Fallon, Walter L. Laliey. Thomas F. O'Brien, Alderman Robert H. Gould, Daniel O'Neill, T. B. McEvoy, Inspectors, Dr.. P J. Mclaughlin. Walter Haggerty, Charles F. A. Biltz, Dr. Edward F. McGovern, Joseph c. Ivers, J. J. Broderick, B. B. Plumley- timers. Will liam R. Hogan, chairman, John T. King James H. O'Grady, Loren Del bridge William V. Dewitt, scorers, At torney Harry P. Lyons, William A. Redden, B. F. Conney. Alderman John H. Cassidy, Assistant Town Clerk William T. Mullins; clerk of course, Charles F. Greene, Assistant Clerks of Course, Herbert L. Trube. Y M. C. A. William E. Smith. Bridgeport Standard, Harold E. Provost, Bridge port Post, Lynn w. Wilson, Bridgeport Farmer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
MIKE DONLIN TO MANAGE BROOKLYN
President Ebbets Wants Him to Pilot Trolley Dodgers Next Season.
,special from United Press.)

3S-y sN (Spec1al rom On1LeO FTeSSD
 New York, Aug. 1s.-Broollyn hopes
 .o have one of those old time teams like tho ones, that under Ned Hanlon used to have a mortgage on the Ma
 tional League Pennant. President Charles H. Ebbetts has entered in to negotiations with the manager of the New York club in an endeavor to secure Mike Donlin as manager for .the trolley dodgers next year, his eff lforts to secure Kling from Chicago having. failed Donlin is said to fla vor the deal and wants to join the Brooklyn team He believes Brooklyn has the best pitching staff in the lea gEe.
 Ebbetts. too. thinks he has a splen- 1: did bunch of twirlers and is making efforts to strengthen the team in ev- iery department To prove this he cites that he has spent $30, 900 on play sers who are to be sold to him for next seasons try-oUt-
 The Brooklyn team now has AS men Ion it's roster and there are several tmore Ebbettss will draft when the ttime comes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
A Thackeray Story.


 Mus. Bayard Taylor tells an interest ing story of Thackeray in her memoirs "On Two Continents" The Taylers met Thackeray in London soon after their marriage. Mrs. Taylor writes that she found ..conf1rmed in his person the characteristics which had guessed at from his works-a warm heart under the mask of scathing satire. On the occasion of a small dinner which he gave us he said to my husband, after the gentlemen had rejoined the ladies in the drawing room: By the bye, must give you a wedding present. What shall it be? Then going to an etagere he took down silver inkstand and gave 1t to his friend, in spite of the evident displeasure of his youngest daughter, usually so amiable, who ex- claimed with all the naivete of her fif- teen years, oh, not that one, papay But papa gave no heed and few days later sent us the gift with the inscrip- tion engraved upon it, w. M- Thack- cray to Bayard Taylor. Oct p, 1S57.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18

The leading supporters of horse rac- ing in America, headed by James R. Keene, have begun the raising of a fund of $1O0, 900 to guarantee the values of stakes next year and in subsequent years. This move, which will prob ably do more than any other measure to assist horse racing to recover from the blow dealt To it by the passage of the anti-betting bills in New York, was inspired by the success of this years meet at Saratoga. James R. Keene has been identified with horse racing for many years and has headed the list of winning owners many times. In his latest enterprise in support of his favorite sport he is assisted by Richard T. Wilson, Jr., w. S.. Fan shaw, Philip J. Dwyer and other wealthy race horse owners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
The Book. of Ancient Persia.

We knew that the Moslems when they conquered Persia found in that country an innumerable quantity of books and scientific treatises and that their general, Saad Ibn Abi Oueccas, asked Caliph Omar by letter if he would allow him to, distribute those books among the true believers with the rest of the booty. Omar answered him in these terms: Throw them into the water. If they contain anything which can guide men to the truth we have received from God what will guide us much better. If they contain errors we shall be well rid of them. thank God!' In consequence of this order the books were thrown into the water and the fire, and the literature and science of the Persians disappear ct Extraits. t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
Rowland Will Manage
 Casino for Shuberts

Walter l.. Rowland, for several years manager of the Park City Theatre now Poli's, in this city, who has been with the Shuberts for several years has been placed in charge of the Ca sino by that firm. This theatre is the pet of the great theatrical firm and to become it's manager is a compliment to the abilities of the former Bridge porter. MT. Rowland, who has been summer ing at Savin Rock. has gone to New York to take up his new duties MT. Rowland has been the manager of the Hyperion Theatre in New Haven and for a. number of years he has been in charge of the Majestic in New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
Freak Statue.

2 One of. the most interesting freak statues in England is to the memory of Sir R. Holmes. It is to be seen in the church at Yarmouth, Isle of Wight The funny thing about it is that it was not originally intended to repre- sent that naval celebrity. It was sculp- tured for and represents Louis XIV. of France and was being conveyed to that country when the vessel contain ing it and also the sculptor was cap tured by an English ship commanded by Sir R. Holmes. The body was f1n- ished, the head being left for compile ton on it's arrival in France. On learn ing who it was for, the English com mander compelled the sculptor to fin- ish it by chiseling his (Holmeso head on the kings body. Sir R. Holmes was afterward made governor of the Isle of Wight and held this office from 1867 till 1892, and after his death the statue WAS erected to bis memory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
SPORTS OF A DAY }
FORFEIT WILL BE
 TAKEN DOWN SOON
WEST ENDS MUST COVER FOR SOUTH END GAMES BEFORE
 SATURDAY.

A meeting of the South End baseball -elub has been called for tomorrow ev- ening at their rooms. Manager O'Brien requests that all members of the team be present as matters of inn portance will be brought up. It is probable that the game for Sunday will be cancelled, as the members desire ito observe Downey day at Steeple- chase
 That $50 forfeit money posted by the South Ends to cover their side for a series with the West Ends for the city championship is still in the hands of the Sporting Editor of the Herald. Manager Ritchel of the West Ends will be given till Saturday evening to cover. otherwise the forfeit will be with drawn, and the public can draw their own conclusions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Especial from United Press. )

Especial from United Press
 New York, Aug. 1S-The stock mar ket opened with vigorous advances. United Rubber. made the greatest gain, nearly . points. The heav- jest opening trading was in New York Central. Union Pacific made a gain of 1h points and a substantial gain was made in Southern Pacific.
 Il A. M.--After the first fifteen min utes trading a slackening of demand was noted. Declines were made all around the room Union Pacific re- acted to below 215 and other stocks followed the example
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds strong.
 Noons-After the reaction of the last of the first hour khe market quieted e1d th< Sz. a11e of a proficient
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
The Atuospherc.

The earths sensible atmosphere is generally supposed to extend some for ty miles in height, probably farther. but becoming at only a few miles from the surface of too great tenuity to support life. The condition and mo- tions of this aerial ocean play a most important part in the determination Of climate, modifying by absorbing the otherwise intense heat of the sun and when laden with clouds hindering the earth from radiating it's acquired heat into space.-St Louis Republic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18

it's rule there. Turkey. however, sus- poets Greece, despite the latter's pro- testations of innocence. of fomenting rebellion against the Turkish rule in Crete Recently the troops. of the four powers evacuated the island, deeming it no longer necessary to maintain garrisons there, in view of the new liberal regime in Turkey. Almost immediately the Greek flag was raised over the fortress of Canea, the main town of Crete, and at other places. This act offended the Turkish government, and protestations, backed by movements of Turkish troops were made at Athens. The Greek govern
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18

The concentration of warships of various powers at Crete indicates the seriousness with which the European nations regard the situation which has arisen between Turkey and Greece in respect to the island. The Turks are determined to maintain their suzer- ainty over Crete. which is .menaced by the desire of the ma jority lof the Crel tanst for union with Greece Turkish rule in Crete is guaranteed by Great Britain, France, Russia. and Italy, and these powers have assured the sublime, porte of their intention of maintaining
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18

ment disavowed any, complicity in the raising of it's flag in Crete and advised the islanders ro lower it. In view of the possibility of trouble Great Brit ain sent the cruiser Swiftsure from Malta to Crete. Italy followed with the cruiser Giovanni Bausan and six other vessels, and France also got it's ships under way. Crete, which is also called CandiaS has been bone of con- tention for centuries. It lies in the considered the most southerIy part of Europe. Trouble over Crete caused the Greco-Turkish war in 1897, in which the Greeks were badly beaten.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE

The Cardinals and Cincinnatis were not able to help the Giants a bit yes gterday. The latter were to have play led fin Philadelphia, but rain prevented. Meanwhile. however, the Pirates were {1ambasting the Cardinals and the sCuhs were whitewashing the Cincinna- tis. Rain prevented a second game in Pfttsburg. The results:
 Pittsburg Il, St. Louis s.
 Chicago ?, Cincinnati O.
 At Phi1adelphia-Rain.
 At Boston-Rain. EA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
Margaret os Austri..

Bearded women have been very nu- merous. The most noted of the mum Der was the famous Margaret Of Aus tria. appointed by Charles Y. to be governor of the Netherlands. She had a long. stiff black beard and, conSelXl ing the idea that 1t added to the maid ty of her appearance. was very caref] of 1t and so combed and trained ft d to make it seem much greater than
 was.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
His Inexperfence.

Judge-Have you anything to say. prisoner at the bar. before sentence is' passed upon you?
 Prisoner-I hope that your honor will take into consideration the youth and inexpeFience-
 Judge GnterruptingI-Wha Kou have been convicted seventeen times. 7 Prisoner-Oh. no, your honor; T was alluding to my counsel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
PRESIDENT ANGRY OVER BOXING BOUTS
Especial from United Press.

Beverly, Aug 18.-Presldent Taft is angry enough with his physical cul- ture instructor, Dr. Parker, to put on the boxing gloves and hand him a knockouf punch on the jaw. The box inm 6f~T<os which have been printed dt6u< throuHout the country have c1n&&< 1he Rreaidentfa1 wrath to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
MASSES TOR MIR. BOOTH

and e:30 a. m. at Trinity church Fair field avenue and Broad street, on Thursday Aug. 1s, that being the am |niversary of the death of the late rector, the Rev Louis.N: Booth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18
National Learne Standing
Games To-day

Games Today Brooklyn at Boston. New York at Philadelphia. st. Louis at Pittsburg. Cincinnati at Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-18

TOT the better.
 Sandy Bannister, the Waterbury mainstay in the box, has won 19 games this season, the greatest num- Der of victories credited to any twirl- CT in this league.
 Cincinnati will be on hand Sunday at Steeplechase for game with the
 Orators Tommy Downey, whose in- jury is not as serious as was at first thought, will be on hand and will no doubt Eeceive a rousing welcome. Don't forget it's Downey Day. Outfielder Karl Maggert of the Springfield Ponies has been sold to the Oakland club of the Coast league He is due to report on Sept. 1st The Coast league will continue till Novem- Der so Maggert will have couple of Nutmeg leaguers.
 Manager Zellar of the Ponies has appealed to President Tracy to lift the ban off Outfielder Pop Rising and the President has consented. This was done because of the crippled con- dition of the Springfield club.
 Eddie Ccllins,' who is now leading the American league, in batting was a member of the Star Rockville club during 1906 under the management of Billy Lush Collins came with bunch of other players. to Rockville from the Northern league in Vermont which went out of business about the
 middle of the season.
 Waddell is passing, has passed, xor this year will mark the end of his major league career. Time deals Lightly with some persons, upon others lit leaves heavy imprint of it's laws, Powerful in physique. possessing ev- cry es sentiaI for the great pitcher that he was. Waddell might have been the perennial wonder that Cy Young proved had he observed the ways of the simple ife.-Philadelphia Public Ledger.