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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-10

amounts. While Sepulveda had "A
tickets sold on her, Discomfort soon
ran up to 373.
Only four out OF the nine original en-
tries were starters at the post. This
$1,000 purse that had been offered
down to $500. Discomfort. with KEEL
sey up. won, while Dave Weber. ridden
by LABEL. and Sepulveda, by O'Brien.
came in behind. Beau Man, by Rettig.
was also on the track.
Extra Pace on Program.
A 2:09 pace was added to the pro-
gram, Allerdaw winning the first, sec
ond and fourth heats. Ella Penrose
came In close behind in two of the
heats and took one of them herself.
The second place was taken by DIR.
Red once and by Grey Star once dur
ing the four heats. The track condi-
tions were much better through the
effects Of the sun and wind but the
ground was still heavy and the race
was rather slow. The best time was in
the second heat when Allerdaw came
in on 2:20% time. In the second
heat, Ella Penrose led the race around
furlong. when Allerdaw began to gain
rapidly and finally stretched under
the wire with nose to spare.
Red Comb won a fast Indian race
and the betting was In his favor. Six
Indian ponies were in the line and the
time Of oil Of them was fast. The fin-
ish was exciting.
Garland and Elmeta Hamilton ran
neck and neck around the five fur
longs but O'Brien managed to get the
last ounce Of Garland's strength at
Just the right time and he came past
the post by narrow margin.
Fire surprised the crowd in the last
race. He got, lead on the rest and
maintained It against Judge Walton.
who was the favorite on the books.
Of bets. Jagged behind. There were
more bets placed yesterday than ever
before. the total being 22s4 on which
the association nets 35ss.s0. There
were also heavier bets being made than
has been the case through the other
days OF the fair. Laura Clay had sew
eral punches Of Is tickets placed on
her while the others got at times %
high a. 10. Heretofore. the plungera
have confined themselves to two and
three shots A trick mule pleased the
crowd with his antics between the
races yesterday.
Summary.
2:0s pace-$500 purse
Dr. Red, Blackburn. .........3 80 4
Ella Penrose. Barnes. ......2 3 1
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-10
demonstrations.
Valuable Prizes Awarded.

valuable ana useful prizes have bean
arranged for. to be awarded on the
last day of the course. This cooking
and baking contest will be on q number
Of the various dishes leotured upon and
demonstrated during the previous days
OF cooking session. It will. therefore.
be advisable that all contestants attend
regularly so that they viii BE- fully
posted on how to attain the best poepi-
BILE results and learn all details Ia con-
nection with tho contest ana the
awarding Of the prizes. BY enteeink
the contest and baking or cooking q
sample. you will show how we'll you
have mastered your instructions and
you may also be one Of the prise VIM
ners.
This contest IL for the purpose Of
promoting the science Of cooking. and
any one not a professional cook Il
eligible. Such q contest - this will
also settle now and for all dine to
come the much disputed question q 20
who IL the best cook In Boise and VI
cinity.
The Capital News has recsiyed
number Of inquiries In regard t. he
cooking course and the prise contest,
We take this opportunity to state most
emphatically that no admittanoo charge
will be made for any OF the lectures
and demonstrations. The public - IN.
vited to attend and regular sessions
will be held every day next week, be-
ginning at $3.50 o'clock each afternoon.
Everyone is invited to participate In
the free cooking course. The cooking
contest Is also open to al and impartial
Judges will award the valuable prises.
No entrance fee will be charged to
contestants. When the contest Is
closed, the dishes submitted viii be
sold in the lecture hall by fifteen lead
ing ladies Of this city and The entire
proceeds Of this sale Will 20 to some
worthy charitable cause, TO b named
later in these columns.
Como EveV Afkeenoon.
Mr.. Snyder ut recent lecture teld
the following anecdote from the auto.
biography OF Charles Lamb: "A worn.
an asked . coachman, Are you fun IN.
slider Upon which Lamb put his
head through the window ana said. II
am quite full inside: that last pieoe Of
pudding At Mr.. 0ilman's did the busi.
moss for me-"
Don't miss I day. Come every aftee.
noon next week. Enj6y yourself ana
receive useful Instructions. Remember
the date. Monday. the 18th, II $3.50 10.
M, In the Pinney theatre.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-10
Discomfort IS
winner OF DERBY
CLASSIC Of FAIR
Sepulveda Was the Favorite
and the Crowd Thought
O'Brien Held Him Back
Summary of Races.

What looked from the grandstand as
q deliberate attempt on the part of
| O'Brien to hold sepulveda in and give
1.-The greatest race Of the season the In
ter Mountain derby, to Discomfort, was
| pulled off on the track at the fair yes
terday afternoon.
While the grandstand was watching
flor Sepulveda to lead the bunch and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-10

Gray Star, Dennis ......4 I 3 3
Time-2:23%: e:20%; 1926; 2:2fx
Second race. Indian ponies and In
dian riders-Red Comb. $50. won;
Gold Dust. second: Black Jim, third.
Time, :5s.
Third race, half mile for two year
olds. each to carry H. pounds; purse
$100-Colonel Curn, KELSEY. $40.
won; Tcndrest. Forthye. second: Thel-
ma lie. Denny. third. Elmers Lady
and Laura Mills also ran. Time.
:53h.
Fourth race, purse. 5000. five fur
longs-Garland. o'Brien. 100. $500.
won; Elmeta Hamilton. McMartin. 100.
second; Sidney Peters. Forthye. 112,
third. Minnie May and Chenowee
also ran. Time. 1:O5.
Fifth race. Inter- Mountain derby.
one and one eighth milss- Discomfort.
KELSEY. ITO. Ss.S0, won: 0epulveda,
O'Brien. 100. second: Dave weber. La
bell, 100. third. Beau Man also ran.
Time. c:03
Sixth race. selling. purse. $3.50. six
furlongs-Fire. KELSEY. ia, 1910,
won; Judge walton. Parker. III. Sec
ond: Arthur Hyman. O'Brien. ia;
third. Shooting Spray and Laura
Clay also ran. Time. l:1slA.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-10

II your watch does not run Fight,
lot 10 repair II. You will b satisfied.
CON w. HEoeE, Jswsier.
Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-10

Con w. Hssss, Watels Inspeeeer %
Q. .. :. for 10 ysars. There's Z rsasen.
An
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-10
.PlCKpOCKE1 CAUGHT
IN ACT and LANDED
IN JAIL BY POLICE

Archie Mcdonald was arrested last
night by Detective Perry upon COM
plant of Stephen Smith, who alleged
that Mcdonald picked his pockets on
the street and secured his pocketbooiS
containing 81 In silver. Smith states
he was crossing the street near Eighth
and Main when he felt hand in his
pocket and turning around saw Nc
Donld dart away and into a crowd
Keeping his eye glued on his man, he
hailed William Perry, special detec-
tive for the week. who too KINGDOM
aid into custody, but while he was
doing so was struck on the head. EVIL
IDENTIFY bya pal OF the man. who used
sand bag. The officer was dazed for
a minute by the blow. but kept a tight
grip on his man and took him to po-
lice headquarters. where Smith swore
to a complaint charging him with lar
ceny from the person and he will prob :
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11

Christmas day has been observed by even the
most piously inclined as the occasion for In
dulging in good cheer.
In Merry England" the festival is made
thoroughly enjoyable one, though the days
have changed somewhat since Dickens rode
through the streets of London and told of the
scenes of Christmas joy he witnessed in the
lamplit streets, Nowadays electricity has tax.
en- the place of gas and lampght and in
stead of the slow, wheezy horse vehicles Of
Dickens day the streets of Merry England
are traversed by electric and oil motor car
rages. But the good, old-fashioned dinner pre-
walls and from king to commoner all go to
the place each calls home to eat wemade
soup, goose or turkey, potatoes, sprouts, mince
pies and Christmas pudding.
"Stlle Nache, hege nacht," has been sung
in Germany for many untold Christmases be-
meath the illuminated pine tree, and its popu-
lation of sixty-ive millions will enjoy their
gingerbread and honey cakes.
In Denmark Christmas is a most important
and beautiful festival Despite all other
changes, it preserves its old character, and is
universally celebrated among rich and poor
IN Russia the spirit of ST. Nicholas IS RAM
pant, and the streets of ST Petersburg. Mos
COW, Riga and other centers are alive with
silvery-belled drochas, all bearing happy mus
covtes exchanging calls and bearing each 9TH
er presents, which are opened at sweetaden
tables shrouded in vapor from the steaming
SamOverS.
In New York City there will be millions of
conspiraces to surprise the children, for with
our polyglot peoples no nation realizes to the
extent the United States does the inner mean
ing for the world Of the festivals of the Christ
child. Here, more than anywhere else in the
world, the spirit of Christmas invites our own
happiness in seeking that of others. and in
the accomplishment of good will toward men
We know yearly replant the rose that
blossomed in the snow of the first Christmas
night
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11

which forecast his birth at Bethlehem Of
Judea There are in the United States alone
2.544 Adventist churches, with an aggregate of
10000 communicates.
The Jews expect a Messiah yet to come.
The Behaists or "TruthKnowers,' whose
cult a modern offshoot of Mohammedanism,
has made remarkable Roadway in Europe and
America during the past decade or two, be-
Iieve that the re-ncarnation of the Master has
already taken place in our time. Their priests
and propagandists declare it their mission to
make known to the world the glad tidings
that Beha Ullah the head of their faith who
dwells in the flesh at Acre in Syria is none
other than Jesus Christ reincarnated and
come again to earth in fulfillment of the an
cient prophecies.
The Theosophists whose Universal Broth
erhood" was founded by Nine. Blavatsky in
1875, with headquarters at Adyar Madras, In
da, believe the incarnate appearance of Christ
in this world to be imminent at the present
moment. They believe that the Jesus of our
faith, even now incarnate but not manifested
to man, will take a body manifest himself
yisibly and lead mankind in the evolution of
higher civilization, epoch OF Christian
cialism in which wisdom and compassion will
make true brotherhood Of man at time
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11
II Means Health
For the Child

The careful mother who watches close
~ the physical peculiarities of her chill
oren. will soon discover that the most
important thing in connection with q
child's constant good health is to keep
the bowels regularly open. Sluggish
bowels will be followed by loss of appe-
tite. restlessness during sleep, irrita-
bility and a dozen and one similar evil
dences of physical disorder.
AT the first sign Of such disorder give
the child teaspoonful of DIR. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin at night on retiring and
repeat the dose the following night IL
necessary-more than that will scarcely
be needed. You will find that the child
will recover its accustomed good spirits
at once and will eat and sleep normally.
This remedy is a vast improvement
over salts, cathartics, laxative waters
and similar things. which are altoCether
too powerful for a child. The homes of
Mrs. Geo. l. Ormsby, Xenia, Ohio, and
Mrs. Jas. McLain, Hammondsvine, Ohio,
are always supplied with DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin, and with them,
as with thousands Of others, there
is no substitute for this grand laxative
1t is really more than a laxative, for It
contains superior tonic properties which
help to tone and strengthen the stomach,
liver and bowels so that after a brief
use Of it all laXatives can be dispensed
with and nature will do its own work
Anyone wishing to make a trial of this
remedy before buying 1t in the regular
way Of druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar a large bottle Cfamily size) can
have a sample bottle sent to the home
free of charge by simply addressing DR..
w. y. Caldwell, POI Washington St,
Monticello, III. Your name and address
on postal card will do.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11
THE LITTLE WIDOW
A Mighty Good Sort Of Neighbor to
Have.

"a little widow, a neighbor of mine,
persuaded me to try Grape-Nuts when
my stomach was so weak that 1t
would not retain food of any other
kind" writes a grateful woman, from
San Bernardino Co., Cal.
q had been i'll and confined to my
bed with fever and nervous prostra-
ton for three long months after the
birth of my second boy. We were in
despair until the little widows advice
brought relief.
Il liked Grape-Nuts food from the
beginning, and in an incredibly short
time it gave me such strength that l
was able to leave my bed and enjoy
my three good meals day. In 2
months my weight increased from 95
to 113 pounds, my nerves had steadied
down and l felt ready for anything.
My neighbors were amazed TO see me
gain so rapidly, and still more so
when they heard that Grape-Nuts
alone had brought the change.
My 4-year-old boy had eczema very
bad last spring and lost his appetite
entirely, which made him cross and
peevish. | put him on diet of Grape
Nuts, which he relished at once. He
improved from the beginning, the co
zema disappeared and now he is fat
and rosy, with a delightfully."- soft, clear
skin, The Grape-Nuts diet did it. win
willingly answer all inquiries. Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich
Read the little book The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above Ietters a new
one appears from time 90 time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11


of royal prince was shed for absorption by
their weakening god the world would pass
into darkness and all would die.
AS the sun rose higher in the Jens the
multitude of worshippers exchanged gifts and
on the crags and high places of the Mount OF
Ghoom, which is above Darjiling, in the Hima-
layas, goats were sacrificed to the sun god,
who was hailed by the multitude as a new
born babe. refreshed and renewed with the
blood of their princeling offering.
For thousands of years before the birth Of
Jesus of Nazareth this drama was enacted in
the mountains of India and the tradition was
carried by the merchants into Persia, Egypt
and China to become later part Of the Pagan
saturnalia of the Romans and the Druids
For two centuries of the Christian era there
is no indisputable evidence or any celebration
of Christ's birth. The primitive Christians,
like sensible opportunists, made it the festival
of the Light of All Nations" borrowing from
the east, the birthplace of all religions, the
birthday of the sun god, which was held by
the Romans Ton the day when light got the
betetr of darkness, and the days began to
get longer) as a great festival, in celebration
of the birthday of the unconquered sun"
The first historical account of the celebra-
tion of Christmas day is connected with the
prosecutor Dioclietian, who, when holding
court at Nicomedia, about 300 A. D., on learn
ing that a multitude of Christians were as
sembled IN the city to celebrate the birthday
of Jesus. ordered the church doors to be clos
ed and the building to be set ablaze, so that
all the worshppers persisted in the flames.
Diocetian was possessed Of the most terrible
of all heresies, that moral forces can be put
down by physical ones, Christianity by fire
and sword, but his successor, Julian, In the
next generation, when Diocletian had done his
worst and done 1t thoroughly, had to admit
that all was in vain. He may not. in fact,
have said, Thou hast conquered. Oh, Cali
Iean" though Julian proved it.
Early in the thirteenth century the Chris
tan church sanctioned feastng on Christmas
day by removing the obligation OF observing
abstinence whenever that festival should fall
on a Friday. By abstinence Is meant that
flesh meat shall not be INDUCED in, and
every Friday throughout the year was day
specially marked for such modification, Christ
mas must indeed have been somewhat cheer
less when the feast was in reality more than
fast by reason of its occurrence on a Friday.
That, however is quite forgotten by present
day observers; and for close on 700 years
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11

John NJ. Harlan" said a Chicago
lawyer, in eulogy of the late Su-
preme court justice. had a way of
pointing an observation with a story.
Once he wanted to rebuke a man for
exaggeration, so he said he was as
bad as a Pittsburg millionaire who
was being interviewed by a New York
reporter
Where, sir, were you born?' the
reporter, as he sharpened his pencil.
asked
az was born in Pittsburg.' said the
millionaire.
"'And when did you frst-er-see
the light of day."
"'When l was nine the millionaire
replied. My people then moved to
Philadelphia
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11
A Christmas Tableau.

Many years ago says an old legend, there
lived in a mysterious region a band Of Chris
tan monks whose life duty it was to plant
seeds and grow crops of toys for Santa Claus
to distribute. These monks dressed in white
gowns and wore Christmas wreaths about their
heads.
From this tradition a Christmas pantomime
could be devised clever person can make
many additions. Arrange stage as a beautiful
garden. and place small Christmas trees here
and there On these trees dolls and other toys
appear to be growing While music is played
softly the curtain rises. disclosing the monks
working in the garden In the distance is
heard the mufhed sound of sleigh bells. Santa
Claus enters, bows reverenty to the monks,
shows his empty pack which they slowly fill
from the laden trees.
The music continues the curtain falls then
rises, disclosing Santa Claus only, who distrib-
utes the gifts to the children of the Sunday
school.
The monks can be personated by older boys
or girls.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11
The MistIetoe.

Some of the names by which this plant was
called are "misselden," or more commonly.
missed"
This plant was venerated by the pagans Of
Greece and Rome. There is reference to the
mistletoe in the works of Virgil. IN the Edda
and in Celtic legends
Druids collected it with great solemnity
The Prince of Druids cut it with a golden
sickle.
Ancient Britons reverenced only that mistle-
toe which grew up on the oak trees.
The white berries which bring blush to the
fortunate maiden's cheek, give the quick adj
mirer the right to kiss any person caught under
the mistletoe Dough. Its charm is against IL
evils Of lonely. single life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11
Fellows In Distress.

An efficient woman principal Of q
New York grammar school, though
devoid Of good looks and bearing the
marks Of long service in her profess
sion, still retains the charm of a de-
lightful frankness. One day while
watching the pupils pass out of her
building two by two, as usual, she no
ticed one boy marching alone, with
his arm to his eyes, so5bing tumultu-
ously. In answer to her solicitous ia
quiry as she drew him from the line.
the little fellow walled: II haven't
g-got no pardner!"
The principal extended a prompt
and sympathetic hand. shake, dear
boy, shake!" she invited. - haven't,
either"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11

HE idea Of a new coming OF
Christ today is an influence, If
not an obsession with count
less millions of people in all
parts of the world.
With all Christians it is a
thrilling thought, or a devout
wish. With some it is a faith
and a prophecy. The Advent
lists, under their various de-
Observation-Disclosures, Adj
vent Christians, Seventh Day,
Life and Advent Union and
others-look for Christ's re-
turn at a nearly date within
the present age. according to
the same Hebrew DrOnheCieS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11

UNGEET the prophet held up
his hand.
A sudden cry smote the chill
ly air, the red edge of the sun
creeping behind the snow cap
of Everest seemed to the null
titude a reflection on the
scythe which Gungeet held in
his hand, Redeemed with the
blood of the RANGES first born,
which had been offered as a
propitiatory sacrifice to the
Sun God. 1t was mid-winter-
the winter solstice-and the
sun rays were so feeble that
the sun worshippers were sore
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11

HI there, Mister Santa Claus,
Hiking through the sky,
Careful lest you break the laws
Speeding swiftly by.
Better give your car a rest
In its onward fight,
Come down here and be my guest
Just for Christmas night
III show you a thing or two
You'll do well to see;
Little peOple-not a few
Waiting wistfully;
Hoping you will not forget
They are waiting there
Doomed, l fear, but to regret
In the frosty air.
CHEEKY lot of little souls
You would find them all
If, in seeking out your goals,
You should pause to call
There they stand all in a row,
Wondering what's the hitch;
Wondering why it is you go
Solely 'mongst the rich
They would deem at bit of cheer,
Tiny though it be,
Sign that, when the Yule is here
With its songs Of glee.
They were not forgotten; sign
Sent them from above
They were heirs to a divine
ThOughtfulness and Love.
Leave the wealthy to their own!
They don't need your care
Let your loving smile atone
For the cupboard bare
Seek the children of the poor.
Make their need your cause.
And you'll make your wreaths secure,
Mister Santa Claus.
john Kendrick Bangs in Harper's Wee
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-01-11

What are you goin' to give at the
preachers donation party, Mandy?"
Lands sake! Nuthin'. Why, l give
the preacher a real store necktie that
cost 10 cents at his donation party
only three years ago!"
The Washington times., 1912-07-19
FUNERAL SERVICE
ON SATURDAY FOR
|. NOTED DETECTIVE
lNephews and Lodge Brothers
Will Act AS Pallbearers
b. for ]. A. McDevitt.

Funeral services for James A. Nc
Dewitt, one of the most noted detectives
ever in the Washington service, who
died yesterday after an illness lasting
nearly three years, will be held tomor-
row morning at o'clock from st. DOM
tnlc's Catholic Church. Interment will
be made in Mt. Oliyet Cemetery. The
services will be conducted by the Rev.
Father Kennedy.
The palibearers are his three nephews,
Edward L. Burns. William Gait Burns,
and John G. McCubbin: Thomas A. Nc
Nance and Vincent A. Sheehy, repre-
sentng the knights of Columbus, and
Francis p. Sheehy, from the Ancient
Order of Hibernians. .....
Mr.. McDevitt was porn in Baltimore
in 1895, and after studying in the schools
OF that city, came to Washington at
the age Of twenty-one and soon accepted
ia position on the police force. His work
attracted attention and he was pro-
NOTED to the detective bureau in 1852
He continued in the service until 1888
and was recognized as one Of the ablest
men ever in the District for tracing
criminals. He was connected with many
celebrated cases.
In 1888 he organized the James A. Nc
Dewitt detective agency, which he con-
ducted with success until his health
failed, in 1907, since which time he has
not been actively engaged in any de-
Itective work.
He is survived by six children, Daniel
L, James A, jr., Misses Mollie, Ada,
Teresa, and Josephine McDevitt.