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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
Not Ashamed Of cowardlce.

The idea that nothing Is 30 disgrace
full as cowardice Is one that 10 no
held by all races Among the Bedouin
a sheik may be the leader of hi
tribe only In peace. When there 4
war, the chances are that he will re-
linQuish his leadership to the fighting
sheik.
Il have not the gift Of courage.
once said an Arab chief to An Eng
lishman. apologizing for not putin,
himself at the head Of q band that h,
had sent to attack another tribe.
The Englishman learned that thes,
nomads esteem personal bravery as
gift, for the want Of which 4 man Il
no more to be censured than hs 10 I,
b blamed for not being handsome.
A Bengal says. without the leas
sense Of shame, Il am timid.- Yet b,
will meet death. even whsn It ap
proaches in the form Of tho hansAaa
with tho composure Of a martr-Il
Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
Fruits Rlpened by Drug vapors.

Horticulturists have for some time
been experimenting on tho effects to
be obtained by subjecting plants to
the vapor of ether, chloroform and
other volatile substances. They have
found that the growth Of many fruits
and flowers can be forced by this
method and have obtained particularly
striking results with lilacs, which they
have thus been able readily to obtain
in winter. An American agriculturist
has experimental more particularly in
the effect of these and other sub.
stances on the ripening Of fruit. His
observations have shown that In the
majority Of cases the moro volatile
the substance to which the plant Ia
treated the more rapid is the ripening.
In forcing the ripening Of dates. for
instance, he found that the best re.
suits were obtained when no employed
acetic, proprionic. Tactic or salicylic
acid. Heat powerfully stimulates the
ripening process and one Of the pecul
iarities Of fruits thus forced to ma
turity II that they are generally found
to keep better than those which have
ripened naturally.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
Red Tape In Action,

An American. In visiting the London
postof1ce, observed that the newspA,
per box had large mouth, and, with
the curiosity Of the average American
tourist. he stood gazing into It. Sud.
denly a bale OF newspapers struck
him and he fell into the box.
His companions hurried to the coun.
tiers to rescue him, but owing to the
red tape of the English postoffice the
clerks disregarded their appeals. The
American was in the mall boz and
would have to be treated as a mail
matter. They therefore stamped him
and threw him into compartment
containing provincial newspapers.
The unfortunate mans friends there
upon went to the chief. who listened
systematically to their story, then
asked II their friend was addressed.
On being informed that he was not,
the chief said
The matter ia simple. Tho man will
remain for six months in the bureau.
At the end Of that time, II no one ap-
plies for him. he will be burnt AZ 4
dead letter."
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
CHAMBER or NLKNcG.

At the Physiological Institute q ~
University Of Utrecht 10 . chamber
about tn feet square, which 10 said
10 b. absolutely noiseless - far ~
the entrance of any sounds from out
side IL concerned. This chamber 10
An inside room, but 80 arranged that
It can be ventilated and inundated
with sunshine. The walls, doors and
ceiling each consist Of half dozen
layers of different substances, with
air spaces and interstices filled with
sound deadening materials. Some
persons when in the room experience
Z curious sensation In the ears. While
every effort has been made to exclude
sounds that are not wanted, of course.
the object OF constructing this singu-
lar room was to experiment with phe-
nomena connected with sound. Some
Of the sounds employed are made in
the room itself; others are introduced
from outside by means Of a copper
tube. which is plugged with lead
when not In use.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
Artificial Rubber Factory.

A factory to produce artificial rub
Der has been established at Yumiden.
the port at the mouth Of the North
Sea canal. It Is said that the COM
pany instituting this factory has sue
ceeded In producing q substance hav-
Ing the qualities OF rubber and also
certain special advantages over gen.
uins rubber. The process is a secret,
but the principal ingredient Of the
product IL said to be fresh sea flsh.
which are brought to Ymuiden in vast
quantities by the Dutch fishing fleets.
According to report IL to 16 per cent
Of natural rubber11s added to the fish,
and the result IL . substance as hex-
ible and elastic as rubber, but much
cheaDer-about ~ 1.25 to 8 in price,
compared with real rubber. The low
price Of this product will be caused
partly by the by-products which are
possible, for It is said that much al
bumen will be made from the ash and
that half Of the factory IL arranged for
the manufacture of guano. It Ia stat
ed that this artificial rubber can be
vulcanized in a short time; that 1t 10
benzine proof and can resist the effect
of heat. At first sight the substance
much resembles real rubber A slight
ly fishy smell betrays the chief ingre-
dent, but 1t is explained that this will
be prevented by extracting the fat OF
the fish.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
Predicted 1912 a. 'sBlack Year."

Astrology IL the pseudo science
which essays to foretell future events
by studying the position OF the stars
and ascertainins what their influence
may be on human destiny The Chi
nese. the Egyptians. tho Cha ldeans, the
Romans, and most other ancient ma.
tons were implicit believers In astrol-
ogy. as were the later Jews, the
Arams. withC other Mohamm edan races.
and tho Christians In mediaava. Eu.
rope. SO we see that the science has
long and honorable record behind It.
Young Moore" tho British astrologer.
predicted long ago the social and DO.
litical troubles OF recent days. He
wrote OF 1912 asThe "black year" and
tells us how Il is done He says:
Genuine astrological horoscopes and
forecasts are basod exclusively upon
exact astronomical and mathematic
calculations, and the trained scien.
tile nstrokoter viii calculate the past
or future OF any person by the same
methods that tie astronomer employs
to calculate tho return OF comet,
the new and full moon, eclipaes, high
ana low tides, weather changes, and
ether natural phenomena"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
Not a Moral Objection.

A dance hall manager who coul,
never by any stretch Of the imagina
ton be accused of harboring aesthetic
convictions came out unequivocall,
against the seasons dances.
Il am pleased to hear you take tina
stand" said a reforner Leaving mo
rality out OF the question. they are cer
tainly ugly"
"Oh. ! wasn't thinking abou. that
said tho manager. I'm dead SO
against them because It takes NOR
room to dance them In. My hall. tina
VIII hold $50 couples for ordinar,
dancing, now accommodates only 20
couples, and lose all that monay.s
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
Would Not Consider Dl,hes,

J. C. Stubs. the Southern Pacih
oncial. hasn't q great deal OF patienc,
with amateurs and those uninforme,
in the railroad game. and he Is said t,
have told this story to illustrate tn,
wisdom" OF an incipient railroad
masnats.
When the stock holders Of tho Val
lay railroad were meeting in 1898 t,
plan the construction of the new lint
matters Of detail were taken up anon,
them. for even the smallest stool
holder wanted a finger In the con
struction pie.
At one meeting q director who hal
to do with the engineering problem,
Of construction asked. How hsav,
shall tho fish plates bef"
A stock holder srowlsd. what ar,
W bothoring with tho dining %,
features for now? Let's 90 ahead an
build the road flrst."
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
Pantheon and Parthsnon.

The Parthenon. or what is left a
It. stands upon the Acropolis OF
Athens. This most famous building
en- earth was erected under tho sd-
nin!stratlcn OF Pericles about B. c..
442. Its present ruinous condition
was caused by tho explosion Of 4
lou,b during the war between the
Nenetlans and Turks In 1887. The
Pantheon, at Rene. was built by
Agrippa In B. C. 27, and, unlike the
more beautiful temple at Athens. IL
still In q fair state OF preservation.
Tho Pantheon Is. OF course, we'll
worth seeing, both for It's own saks
and on account Of Its historic inter
est; but 1t does not hold tho fame
belonging to the Incompatible build.
lnE on tho Athenian Acropolis.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
FREAK PLACES FOR NESTS.

Many birds that are shy and retir
Ing in other respects show very little
fear Of the creaking and groaning Of
heavy machinery, or the thunderous
roar OF heavy trains. A bird lover
recalls reading some years ago Of a
pair of courageous little sparrows that
started nest at one end of a large
turntable in roundhouse. This turn
table was the same at both ends, and
the birds built two nests-one on
each end, working one day on one
end and the next day on the other, as
the turntable was reversed. Here,
In the midst of din and confusion,
they finally selected one Of the nests
and raised happy brood of young
mes.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
TOO STRENUOUS A JOB.
MOSQUITO DETERMINATION MAS
HAD ENOUGH.
Recently Went Through EXPERIENCED
That Il Must Be Admitted Wac
Calculated to Discourage
Almost Any One.

Charles F. staedler. marshal Of We
roma, N. j.. Is also chief mosquito ex.
terminator OF that city. It 10 his duty
to hunt out the breeding places OF the
winged rapiers that made New Jersey
famous and deluge their larvae with
kerosene oil. The life Of the chiei
mosquito exterminator has been q tran.
gull one. But recently the foe OF Jer
sey's curse met with an experience
that confines him to his bed under the
care OF physician.
The chief exterminator and his able
assistant, Thomas Brennan, set out ia
visit some marshy land at the head OF
Verona lake. As the chief exterminatol
stood upon bog pouring oil upon the
hatchery OF flock Of mosquitoes his
foot slipped and into the mire went
the marshal.
Before Brennan could grasp him the
chief exterminator had sunk to his arm.
pits. Brennan labored hard to pull his
colleague from the bog. and, with 4
frantic yank at his chiefs coat collar,
he, too, slipped and Joined his compan,
ION. The two struggled in the bog Al
did Bunyan, but to no avail.
Then, almost engulfed, they raised
their voices and roared for aid. Little
Hughie Ervine heard the wild calls
from the bog and saw two heads pro
truding above the mire. Hughie tore
several boards from a nearby fencs
and built walk to the spot where the
mosquito terrors Justify struggled for
freedom. But Hughie could do moth.
Ing more, and the moments were pre-
cious, for each conclusive effort only
settled the mosquito catchers deeper
In their miry prison.
Hughie was dispatched for instant
aid He qualified for the Olympic team
In his sprint up the road to David Stay
backs place. David set forth in his
motor car with long rope.
Slayback, with Hughes aid, drag
ged Brennan from the bog. For al
most two hours they labored, and
Staedler was almost ready to close
his eyes and murmur, farewell, proud
world" when slayback was struck
with brilliant idea. He fastened one
end of the rope under tho chief Ok
terminator's arms. The other end wal
tossed over the branch Of a nearby
oak and then tied to the rear Of thu
motor car.
Slayback took his seat In the cal
and grasped the starting lever. Bren
nan raised his hand and Slayback put
on full power ahead. 1t was = hard
pull. The chief exterminator almost
was pulled apart. but up into the all
he finally shot and dangled twixt boz
and blue sky, dripping ooze and wordi
Of anguish.
As far as the chief exterminator II
concerned. all the mosquitoes In Jer
sey can 60 to blazes. He said 30 him
self, only his verbiage was more stren
uous.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
ANONYMOUSLY ccNTRivEp POWER

A writer in Science tells of an In
yenious little skiH about two inches
ong which he constructed and pro
vided with a piece OF soap for the
motor. The boat was OF wood paraf-
ined to repel the water. The soap
orIned the sternboard OF the skir.
The boat was placed ON still water in
| bathtub ard began to move as soon
IS the water came in contact with the
;oap. After gathering Roadway 1t
cached a velocity of two inches q
iecond. The power was derived from
he potential energy OF the surface
water film set free by tho diminution
If surface tension. this reduction be-
ng due to solution of the soap-0ci-
utido American.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
DREAD DEATH COMING
FEAR DEEPLY IMPLANTED IN THE
HEARTS OF ALL.
Some More Effected by Loss Of Honor
Visit to q Dentist, or Bank
ruptcy, but Few DelIber.
ately End It All.

Probably the first thought OF every
reasonable man in reading the dreary
details Of the disaster to the Titanic
was: What would have done in the
same circumstances?" Probably his
second bore the hope in all humility
that II such circumstances should arise
for him he would behave without too
much of the awkwardness OF panic.
Only fool would haphazard predic-
ton of his conduct in the face of a
peril SO unexpected and attended by
the terrors of midnight and the sea,
It is no discredit to the human race to
say that cowardice is gift from the
devil which has been impartially dis.
tributed among mankind.
Every man who thinks at all is
afraid Of death. He may be more afraid
of something else, or loss Of honor
health or money, or going to dentist
or, like the man in Pickwick, of life
without buttered mullins, but he
chooses death only as bad alterna
tive for worse. II he is not afraid OF
one thing you may be sure he is afraid
of another.
A man will 60 up to the clouds in q
balloon who wouldn't go down into
twenty feet Of water in submarine
A steeplejack may be afraid of dogs
and lion tanner OF riding in an eleva
tor. We know man who has made a
great reputation for GOODNESS under fire
in battle, who gibbers with fear when
ever he has the stomach ache. One
man fears fire, another burglars, an
other railway trains, another measles
Conduct in an emergency depends
on many things besides those abstract
qualities known as "cowardice" and
courage" A man is apt to act calmly
when his surroundings, at the time the
peril presents itself, are customary
and familiar, when his nerves happen
to be sound, or when he has time tc
mediate on his action and weigh care
fully its consequences.
Again a man may be persuaded tc
shame or glory, as the case may be, by
the example of his neighbor. One per
son afflicted by binding fear may TURF
hundren men into a panic stricken
mob or he may convert them into 8
throng of heroes through their very
horror of his conduct And one mar
who has established his moral equilib
rum quickly can instantly convey for
titude to the others. Courage ant
cowardice both like company.-F. P
Dunno in the American Magazine.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19

Four Mighty Pulls by Fifteen Men
Wore Required to Extract an Aching
Tooth From the Jaw Of tho Elephant.
was attached to the tooth by platinum
wire. The beast willingly submitted
Itself to the preparations and gave
no evidence Of pain or anger until
after the fourth pull, which dislodged
the tooth.-Popular Mechanics.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
unlcuc Clock.

4 modern travelling clock shows tht
popular tendency to conpre ssion. 1
IS as fist as m untitled wallet and car
easily be slipped in handbag.
Ono OF the newest has the clock
n sieht6ay affair. about the size q
{ mans watch-a barometer and taer
NC 1eter CON hlned. Thus the travelsi
car not only tell the hour OF day, bu
thu probable weather she will have
fer her cuttings.
In seiecting one Of these fat trayel
ing clocks, make sure Of an eight e.
movement.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
MADE HIM EARN CHERRY PIE
Rssourcefui and Independent Daush-
tsr Gave Old Eph just the Lesson
He Needed.

Eph WATSON did not believe In the
sweetness Of bread earned by the
sweat Of the brow-at least. not by
the sweat Of his own brow. So Mandy,
his wife, like many another industri-
Gus colored woman, not only took in
washing to pay for the groceries, but
chopped her own wood, built the fires,
and waited on Eph besides.
But there was change when their
daughter Clarissa came home. "Clar,"
who was an expert cook, had gone
to school and become teacher and
had acquired an Independent spirit
She quickly took in the domestic sit
uation.
Now all the spring Eph had watchv
ed the cherry tree in his back yard
with a watering mouth. If there was
one thing that Eph liked more than
another 1t was cherry pie; and Clar
was famous for her cherry pie. AS
good luck would have 1t. she had come
home just as the cherries were ripe
"Clar, honey" said Eph. in wheed-
ling tone, the morning after her ar
rival. won't you cook yo ole daddy
! cherry pie?"
very WE'LL" said Clar, and Eph shut
ned OF happily to his usual loafing
place.
Law, honey" said Mandy, when
Clar started to make the pie, "dar
Amt enough wood. Yo' mammy'll have
to get some"
mot stick!" ordered Clar, en-
phatically.
Moreover, there was no sugar, and
only q half-cup of -four. However,
that did not disturb Clar. She pick
cd a pint Of cherries, put them in q
pan, and poured over them the pint
Of -four stirred In water This mix
ture she put in the oven and lighted
the only two sticks of wood in the
house.
At noon Eph came in with eager
anticipation, and sitting down at the
table. called for his pie. Clar set it
before him. He rolled his eyes at
the mess in establishment. 1t was q
uueer-looking pie; still Clar was al
ways learning something new. He cut
Into 1t and took big mouthful.
why" he exclaimed, you done for
got to put the sugar in!"
mo-" said the daughter. "You for
got to get It,"
"'Tain't half done!" he grumbled,
with the sour, clammy mixture stick
Ing to his teeth.
1T cooked as long as the wood last
ed" said Clar, unconcernedly.
And l amt had a cherry pie for
more'n two years." Eph said. pushing
the plate back and shaking his head
mournfully.
when you get something to make
| It with and something to cook it with,
I'll bake you cherry pie" said Clar.
"Huh!" grumbled Eph, in disgust.
III rs got to work for cherry pie,
I'd ruther have green's"
"All right" said Clar. '"The green's
are out in the pasture; go eat en-"
But the next day there were wood
and -four and sugar in the house In
time for cherry pie. After missing
three regular meals, Eph had conclud-
I'd that victuals Of any sort were worth
working for-if he could not get them
n any other way.-Youth's Compan-
| on
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19

- ARIs.-The most notable fea-
turo Of the Paris summer sea-
son 10 the Russian ballet, at
the Chatelst theater. We have
now had I'VE or six seasons OF
Russian ballots, here In Paris. but the
novelty has not lost any Of Its charm;
the Parisiennes seem, on the contrary,
10 become each year more and more
enthusiastic about these wonderful
dancers and their amazingly artistic
surroundings.
On the first night the Grand Duke
Boris was present with q party OF
friends In q prominent box and, close
by, the British embassy party, with
tho young prince of Wales very much
In evidence, writes Idalia de Villiers
In the Boston Globe. In another large
box Nine. Paul Bourget, the charming
wife of the eminent writer. was enter
tanning party, and on this occasion
Nine. Bourget looked exceedingly at
tractive In clinging robe Of moon
light blue Jet and picturesque mantle
Of dull blue mirror velvet. lined with
r,1ehed chiffon.
Diamonds Worn In tho colffure.
! noticed that a great many Of our
leading society women wore bands Of
diamonds In their hair on the open
Ing night Of the Russian season. Flat
bands, which closely resemble the
Greek fllet In outline, but which are
worn rather far back on the head In
stead Of on the forehead. When
these brilliant bands are worn the
hair is pressed extremely simple and
quite close to the head; in fact, this
may be said Of almost all the best
hairdressing Of the present moment.
It is now the fashion to show the out
line Of the head, and when q fringe IL
worn on the forehead 1t is more often
than not short and almost straight
Curiously enough. l noticed one or
two extremely pretty women wearing
their hair quite short all over their
heads on the opening night. This
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19


scarce) Is to be
seen in the Church
of Comfort, not
far from Pont-
Croix, in Brittany.
Made of wood and
roughly fashioned,
with bells on ita
outer rim, 1t ID
pivoted between
two planks, and
can be caused to
rotate by pulling
at a cord, thereby
ringing all the
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19

,aress on the animal. One often sees
his sign OF warning at racing estae-
ishments, where It is, of course. most
important that vicious or excitable
shoroughbreds should not be an
loyed.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19

Inc 6oAotlrul american n MlroooAu.
fashion was vsry popular several
years ago and It 10 style which won-
N Of small and pretty features md
becoming. but It 10 . strong measure
to cut ones hair quite short. and am
Of opinion that the heads I saw ut
the ChAtelst represented tho eccentric
ity Of individual taste rather than the
herald Of q possible revival.
A great many black and dark blue
evening gowns were worn, and In all
cases these toilets were covered with
rich embroideries. which sparkled and
glittered under the soft light Of
thousand lamps. Tho keynote Of our
fashions OF today, SO far as evening
gowns are concerned. Is sparkle! 1t
Is the cge Of eclectic extravagance, but
there are Moments when one feels in
cNned tr1 p st the sight OF embroid-
cries e " with diamond facets and
with stD pearls nassed together In
reckless profusion Never were jet
enbroiGelfes more popular for eve
ming dresses than this season snd the
rago Of the moment is moonlight let
which gives lovely metallic tints In a
strong light.
At tire Mirabeau
The Hotel Mirahcea in the rue de
Ia Paix is a favorite meeting place CT
the ParisieGres' this season Il Is
convenient Place, FOR every ono finds
1t necessary to PASS through the Place
Vcndene ard the rue de Ia Faix gosae-
time in the aftern Don OF each day Tho
ssmoas street OF 9ress.nakers rep
issents Paris Itself. Il Is en- route fer
every here At the Mlraheaa l saw
some rarely attractive gowns and hats
and | lave skctehe1 for wear benefit
a picturesque toquo and shoulder cape
which was worn b. a lovely american
sirl who sat at at the te hle next to
ours, ana Who MS amusing her friends
with a siv9osops account Of her i'm.
rSssions" Ct Paris. She WAS quite
ye4ng, ret mere than seventeen,
ihtnk. and she he'd the proverbial
American complexion OF cream and
ssals roses. Her bair was light brown.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
ELEPHANTiNE TOOTH PULLING.

When an elephant has an ulcer
ated tooth the result, as can be
readily imagined, is an elephantine
and usually the only means
Of relief is the extraction of the Of
Tending molar. The removal Of q
tooth from an elephant in Rio de
Janeiro. recently took four mighty
pulls by Is men on stout rope which
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19

bells. The common belief of the coun-
try folk Is that when rung for an In
valid who has placed a few coins In
the box to which the rope is secured.
the wheel exhibits wonderful healing
powers on the sufferers behalf.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19

Wa soAA Va
I h . ho-se-stalls
have a rope of
straw attached to
the posts. This Is
intended as o
warning that the
occupant /; not OF
an amiable dis.
position, and that
1t IL dangerous for
the visitor to be-
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-19
INTERESTING SURVIVAL.

An extremely good example Of tn.
wheel Of Fortune" (once fairly COM