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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29

$4,000. every employee who has been
with the company for a year receiv-
ing at least the smaller sum. Widows
of five travelling statesmen will receive
$4,000 each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29

TITS really the best run on the pa
per" said the NJ. z. and the man
who used to do and was done by
the railroads, thought the NJ. E. was
but never mind what he thought. 1t
wouldn't look nice in print. and he
was misjudging the NJ f anyway, for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29

The extra board OF the locomotive
engineers of the Santa Fe has been
transferred to Emporia. Engineers
Dan Shannon and Ed Ash are the ex-
ira engineers running out of Topeka
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
Thieves in our Midst

On December fifth, 1918, eleven
coyote pelts to the value of $500
were taken from the carriage sheds
at the j. B. Whitson place in this
city. These pelts We're the property
of C. L. Thomas, an old man past
sixty years and represents the work
of a seasons trapping on the Walk
er Brothers ranch about twenty miles
southeast of this city, and the loss
of same means no small inconven-
ience to him, whose living depended
largely on proceeds. from sale OF
same.
The matter has been placed in the
hands of the sheriff but Mr.. Thomas
says that if the thief will return the
pelts to the barn from which they
were taken he will not prosecute the
offneder who is suspected and If they
are not returned it will be a good
opportunity to make an example of
him in order to check further depre-
dations of this character.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
1.-THE PRICE"

Which comes to the Standard The
atre Wednesday, January seventh,
is classed among such high class
shows as "The Man of the Hour -
Bought and Paid For" 'The Lion
and the Mouse and 'The Third De-
gree" and tells its story in three
swiftly moving, well handled scenes,
full of action and shot through with
strong, beautiful lines.
1t is very powerful drama-the
work of master hand.
The following is taken from the
Helena Daily independent
Clarence Bennett and company
have placed this play in the hands
of competent cast. Edna Marshall
in the exacting part of Ethel Tos-
caine' is exceedingly effective. A
beautifully modulated voice and per-
feet reading, combine to make this
young artist equal to this emotional
role. She carried her audience with
her through every one of the series
of increasingly intense scenes. Cath
crime c. Bennett gave us superb
delineation of the character part of
Miss Dole" 1t is impossible to
imagine the character by her done.
Miss Keane as Florence and
Miss Cetrone as Susan" are consist
ent and capable.
The "Dr. Bristol" of Geo. V.
Dill is well handled and well read.
Special mention must be given Clar-
ence Bennett for the delightful in
depreciation of Professor Damaroff. -
1t is a scholarly piece of work, bring
ing memories of our old friend, ]. H.
Stoddard.
We may all dwell with some bene-
fit ON Broadhurst's scathing arraign-
ment of our one-Sided, hypocritical
code of ethics used as the climax of
the second act. This scene was
brilliantly handled by Miss Marshall
and Mr.. Dill.
Throughout the three intense acts
and their torrent of dramatic dialogue
are sprinkled beautiful bits of poetic
fancy, worthy of a La Gallenne or
a Rostand.-Helena Daily Independ-
enpa
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
GRAND VIEW ITEMS

superintendent and Mrs Hurless
rom Bruneau are spending Christmas
vacation at Grand View where they
had made so many friends during
their two years stay here.
The Christmas exercises given by
The school children under the direc-
lion of Mr.. and Mrs Blodgett were
enjoyed by all and Santa" remem-
oered everyone In the room with a
generous supply of candy, nuts. or
lnges and apples,
The telephone line has been con.
lected with Bruneau so we can say
Hello" to Mountain Home for fifty
cents.
Dr. Proctor and family sent Christ
mas with M. Spang.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclure drove to
Boise last week and were storm
bound at Grand View on their re-
<ul III
r. Whitsons gave big dinner
Christmas to their friends from
Bruneau, Upper and Lower Grand
View.
Roe Ragsdale, wife and mother
rom across the river ate Christmas
Inner Mt Magnolia Farm
Ray Blanchard furnished Boise Gel
sry to the Grand View ranchers to
lelp out the Christmas dinners.
Lloyd Massey and Fay Blfield made
| business trip to Boise.
DR.. Proctor transacted business In
Mountain Home, Friday and Saturday.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
JUVENILE HIGH FINANCE.
Give Him Half Chance and This Chap
Will Own the World.

SSo ffiH nan Nnance ana ma Cnap
Will Own the World.
pupil In one of the well known
boys schools, being short of pocket
money, conceived means of replen-
ishing his funds by the following plan:
He wrote to Il jewelry house In New
York, where he had an established
credit asking that silver cigarette
case selling at $25 be sent to him on
approval. Upon Its receipt he arranged
a lottery among his chums at the
school and offered for sale 100 chances
at 25 cents each. He sold all the
chances for a total of $40.
The boy who held the successful
number that won the silver case hap
pened to be one who did not use Gig
arettes, and therefore the manager of
the affair offered to buy the case for
$5. The winner accepted the offer, as
he thereby made profit Of $475 cash
instead Of having an article OF no use
to him, whereas the promoter Of the
deal had 500 left
The promoter now returned the Gig.
arctic case to the jeweler and asked
that 1t be credited to his account This
being a frequent occurrence, nothing
was thought Of the return Of the ar.
ticle.
By this scheme the pockets Of the
young promoter were replenlshed by
$50, the other boys had enjoyed their
little game Of chance and were per-
fectly satisfied with the operation, and
the business house was likewise salts
fed. Yet some people who have heard
Of the transaction are asking, "Is the
young fnancier open to any criticism
for his methods ?"-New York Sun.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
Remains of Joseph's Well.

The remains Of the original Joseph's
we'll are to be found at spot situated
directly on the canal route from Sche-
chem to Memphis, about two miles
southeast of Cairo. The well itself is
in the courtyard of some barracks be-
longing to the army of occupation.
Near by is "the CITADEL" the second
largest mosque in Egypt The well
bears signs of having ben bricked up,
Yet it is easy to see that Joseph's dis
comfiture could not have been so great
as one might imagine, for this well,
like all the wells of Egypt, is of cir
cumference much larger than those of
today, and Joseph would have been
able to exercise his limbs with ease by
walking around it. Moreover, when
the Nile is low these wells are quite
dry.-New York Sun.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
DANCING LESSONS
In MOTION PICTURE
kalem Produces Novel Subject
Illustrating the Tango and the
Turkey Trot."

An unusually interesting attraction
in the way of moving pictures will
be presented at the Crystal Theatre
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
December 31st and January 1st, wheI
the Motion Picture Dancing Les
sons by Professor Wallace Nc
Cutcheon as instructor and Miss Joan
Sawyer as his dancing partner, in
three parts, from first lessons TO a
full dancing party with orchestra,
guests and walters in a roof garden
scene.
These dances as conducted by Prof.
McCutcheon are proven to be quite
decorous and though the professor
may have taken some of the tang
out of tango" in giving his exhibit
tion, it goes to prove that it is not
the dance but the dancer that Is to
blame for any odium that may be at
tached to these newest variations of
the light fantastic
At the Crystal, Wednesday, Dec.
81 and Thursday January 1st. at the
usual price of ten celts.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
No Great Eater.

The Rev. DR.. Elderberry had been
upon voyage to the south seas and
brought back young cannibal. The
young cannibal was called Beebo.
Beebo was turned over to Mrs Elder
berry to be civilized. For full four
weeks the good lady instructed her
charge in the theoretical principles Of
Christian doctrine and conduct until
she thought he was ripe to put his
training into practice.
"And now, Beebo," said she one day,
"you shall see that what have taught
you is more than mere words. You
are to accompany me to the public
kitchen, where | serve fifty poor
schoolboys. You shall help me-"
But the little cannibal shook his
head sadly.
"Oh, missy" he said, "T'm not hun
CRY. The most | could eat would be
one very little schoolboyv-New York
Post.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
CATCHING a Bride,

Among certain Siberians the bride
groom is not permitted to have wife
until he can catch her. But they do
not give him a fair race in the open.
The bride, surrounded by her female
friends. awaits him in a big tent AS
soon as she sees him she runs off
He follows like Hippomenes after Alta
lanta. But instead of obstacles being
thrown In the way Of the bride they
are thrown across the path of the
bridegroom. The pursuing groom falls
over old women, chairs, tables, stones
and fishing rods or is tripped up by
ropes. Only when it is feared he
might give up and sulk and go away
without the fieeting lady is he permit
ted to overtake her. Then as she falls
into his outstretched arms 1t may be
imagined she utters some equivalent
Of This is so sudden"
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
CONVENTION OF
SEED GROWERS

On January 19-20-21 at Pocatellc
the Annual Convention of Idaho Seed
Growers and the State Seed Fair will
be held.
1t is the purpose of these events
to give a New Years impetus to the
campaign for better sed in Idaho. 1t
is a well known fact and one which
is fully recognized by the seed mark
cts of the continent, that the quality
of Idaho grown seed of all kinds is
the highest. Nature has endowed
the farmers Of our state with all the
conditions of SOIL sunshine and eli
mate to give plumpness and quality
to all their farm seeds. 1t is the
farmers s part to see that his crops
are free from weeds, that they are
improved by the selection and that
they are marketed to the best advan-
tage.
These questions will be discussed at
th' Seed Growers Convntion by men
who have made themselves famous by
their investigations and teaching.
Solutions will be offered for many of
the farmers s problems and an op-
portunity will be given for all to
present their seed grain and weed |
before a body of persons
deeply interested in these things.
All concerned in better Seed and
better markets for the same are
invited to send exhibits to
he Seed Fair and attend the con-
gention.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT THE CONGREGA.
TiONAL CHURCH

As usual Christmas Sunday was OBJ
served. That sweet Story of the
Babe of Bethlehem" was told at the
forenoon service and two Christmas
anthems given by the choir
In the evening the program of
music as previously given in the pa
pers was carried out, and a very
inspiring and helpful service of an
thems, quartets, duets, solos and
hymns by the congregation. Be-
sides the regular choir, a number of
young ladies assisted. BY the kind
ness of one of our local papers the
congregation was furnished with
printed programs.
Christmas eve, Wednesday at 730
the Christmas tree exercises were
held, and Notwithstanding the wealth
er had brought snow and wind, the
usual large gathering some nearly
three hundred were present.
The program as planned was COM
plete, with every number executed.
Different from other years there were
no single recitations, but class ex-
ercises and songs by classes and the
school,
1t was pleasing to see the lagre
in the several classes The
Christmas tree was very beautiful.
the decorations by the young ladies
class, with electric globes illuminat-
ing it, Just above the tree, all at
1nce, when the other lights had been
.urned off, the Star of Bethlehem,
seen by the Wise Men appeared.
Santa Claus, always a favorite with
he children, was made doubly inter
,sting by the presence of Mrs. Santa
Claus. Some of. the little ones gazed
With mouth open while the dialogue
vent on between that curious couple.
Three hundred cornucopias filled
With choice candies and nuts were
distributed to the scholars of the
sunday school, the Cradle Roll, the
lone Department and the Shut-lns
nd older folks.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES =

Sunday morning December 2Sth, New
Year subject for sermons, in the morn.
ing: THE New and the Old" Even
ing subject: New Resolutions. ,
Special music by the choir morning
and evening.
A Holiday gathering of the Boy
Volunteers at the parsonage Monday
the 29th, at 800 In the afternoon,
this Is an t.our "a 'ter t'lar when
school is n sesso...
The Boy Scouts meet for the Holi-
day entertainment in the evening at
7:3O.
The Bible Band Wednesday even
ing, 7;30, follow the Foot steps of
Jesus in John 9th chapter.
Choir rehearsal Thursday evening
at 1880.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
INSTI-
TUTE JANUARY S
Lectures on Live Stock and General
Farming and Talks for the Ladies'
BY interesting Speakers.

The Agricultural Extension Depart
ment of the University of Idaho will
hold Farmers Institute at Mountain
Home January 5th, 1914. the meetings
beginning at 10 a. m. and 1 80 D. m.
Lectures will be given on livestock
and general farming by Mr.. Rinehart
and Mr.. Coglon, and talks for the
ladies on home economics by Miss
Amy Kelly of the Extension Depart
ment.
1t Is desired to make these meet
lngs as interesting and instructive as
possible and all interested are urged
to be present, during both morning
and afternoon sessions.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
Walker with three eyes,
Walker with two,
Something to think Of,
Something TO do.
PepYs on May peW.

In Pepys' time May dew-that is,
dew gathered from the grass on a May
morning, and especially on the morn
ing Of May day-was highly priced for
bleaching linen and improving the
complexion. Pepys wrote In 1867: my
wife away down with Jane and W.
Hewer to WOolwich in order to lie
there tonight and so to gather May dew
tomorrow morning, which Mrs. Turner
hath taught her is the only thing In
the world to wash her face with, and
am contented with II" Two years later
he made this entry In his diary:
Troubled, about 3 in the morning,
with my wife's calling her maid up
and, rising herself, to go with her
coach abroad to gather May dew, which
she did, and troubled for 1t for fear
of any hurt going abroad so betimes
to her, but to sleep again,
She came home about g."
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
ANNUAL REUNION
OF MISSOURIANS

The annual reunion of the Missouri
Colony was held at the home oi
Judge and Mrs. Gray Christmas Day
and was pronounced by all present
to be the best meeting ever held.
These gatherings have become very
popular and good many good old
Missourlans are applying for admis-
sion into the circle, hoping that
some day they may be admitted.
A sumptuous feast was served
consisting of turkey and all the trim
nin9s with ice cream and two kinds
Of cake for desert. After dinner all
'etired to the parlor and the remain
der of the day was spent in listen
ing to music and "reminiscences of the
coed old Missouri days. Those presa
ent were: r. Il. Thompson, wife and
Laughter Susan, J. f. Schoenecke and
wife, Mrs. Martha Golden, James
Christian, Rich Thompson and wife,
Mrs. e, A. Shandy, Judge Gray and
wife and two daughters, Anna and
lucinda.
The time for departing came en-
.irely too soon and no one seemed
20 want to go home. The colony had
rs their honored guest, Mrs. e. A.
Shandy of Rock Park, Missouri,
mother of Mrs. Rich Thompson who
s spending the winter here.
Long may the Missouri Colony live
md may it prosper
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
Succumbs to ParaIytic Stroke

In a recent issue Of the Republi-
can spoke of the partial paralysis of
Mrs. d. M. Stoltz while attending a
meeting of the Eastern Star in Los
Angeles, and her many friends in this
city will be grieved to hear Of
another attack rendering her helpless
in every way. The afflicted have
the sympathy of a host of friends In
Mountain Home.
Later-A dispatch to Mr.. Austin to-
day announces the death of Mrs.
Stohz at six o'clock this morning.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
Divertinu His Attention,

Cook e a. m.(-Please, ma'am, the
dog got hold of the steak that was for
breakfast. Shall l go out and get an
other? Mistress-Is there any news IN
the morning paper? Cook-Yes, indeed,
ma'am-big accidents an horrid mur
ders an bomb explosions an rumors of
another war. Mistress-Very well.
Warm over something left from supper
and place the paper by my husbands
plate.-Puck.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. James Shaner, Of
Swift Current, Sask., Canada, arrived
in Mountain Home Saturday evening
and will spend the winter with their
daughter, Mrs. o. E. Norell. One
Of their grandchildren, Esther Sha-
ner accompanied them. Mr.. Shaner,
with two of his sons are extensive
farmers in Canada, cultivating two
and a half sections of land. Before
returning to Canada they expect to
visit son in Los Angeles, California
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
One Reason.

Frederick Townsend Martin, writer
and social leader, was asked at a din
ner in New York II he could account
for the enormous number Of bachelors
Mr.. Martin stroked his mustache and
smiled.
well" he said thoughtfully, "a
bachelor, you know, is man who nev.
er has to answer questions that he
doesn't want to answer" Washington
Star.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
News Items

}
The Christmas tree in the
dining room of the Evans Hotel BY
kind permission of Mr.. and Mrs
Evans, was indeed a success. The
| room was decorated with bells and
green foliage, The tree which was
probably one of the biggest brought
to Mountain Home this year was
covered with the usual ornaments etc
and lighted with three sets of
Christmas tree electric lights, some
fifty globes in all which produced a
a very pleasing effect. AT the foot
of the tree were over 120 presents for
the scholars together with candies,
nuts and oranges. Behind and
across the entire end of the dining
room was a drop scene of the in
ner portion of an old country house,
showing the log fire in the old
fashioned fire place, and Grand
fathers clock and thru the windows
could be seen the snow clad hills in
the distance. The first part of the
evening was occupied in exercises by
the children which included hymns,
songs, duets, cornet solo, recitations,
etc., 10 numbers in all, during which
telegrams We're received at intervals
from Santa Claus announcing his ap-
proach which delighted The children.
Santa Claus made his appearance
through one of the side windows
much to the amusement and utter as
of the children who were
all looking for his coming through the
door. After getting acquainted he
proceeded to distribute his presents,
each child receiving a book and a
10y as We'll as a stocking of candies
Ind an orange and nuts To say the
We're delighted is to put it
mildly. There were "a scholars and
he presents were much appreciated.
During the four months of the ex-
stence of the Sunday school the
children have been regular in at
endance with one Or two exceptions
md as Santa Claus was acquainted
With those who had been delinquent
lie graded his presents accordingly.
Nhnon W. ioIy o1,
end were given credit, so none were
and this plan will be
arried out on all such occasions.
'aithful attendance and loyalty to our
chool means recognition.
Christmas Day we held a special
ervice and in spite of the bad
Gather were glad to see so many
Ut The anthem by the members of
le choir GLORY to God in the High :
ST. was especially well rendered
nd the selection by the orchestra
Nazareth" was much enjoyed by
Il.
On Sunday we shall continue our !
hristmas services and there will be c
,ecial music both morning and eve I
ng. We give you a hearty invita- .
on to join us.
The church is looking very pretty
it'll Christmas decorations which will
main up until after Sunday.
A Happy and Prosperous New Year =
you all.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
BELLIES OF THE ORIENT.
Beauty Baths and Cosmetics Are the
liuht of Their Lives.

Beauty Baths and Cosmetics Are the
Light of Their Lives.
If the woman of fashion of London,
Paris or New York spent as much time
over her toilet as her sister of the far
east she would have very little left In
which to attend to her social and do
nestle duties.
The oriental belle devotes most of
her day to the preservation of her
health and beauty. She uses many
wonderful cosmetics for coloring her
eyes and brows and for identifying
her skin. On arising her hair Is dress
ed by her maid, who messages the
scalp with oil made from aloe wood or
cocoanut. The eastern woman will
never interfere with the color of her
hair, for the long silky blue black locks
are considered her chief charm.
Next a very hot bath is prepared,
and in this she remains for two or
three hours. In place of soap number
less unguents are used, which render
the skin as soft as velvet. These deli
cate perfumes are secret preparations
Of the bathing woman.
The hair of the oriental beauty is
beautifully long and soft and they
have a way of arranging it which adds
a distinct charm. The face Is washed
over with milk into which the juice of
a lemon has been squeezed. Perfumes
permeate The garments, but are seldom
If ever used on handkerchief.-De
troit Free Press.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
What Allied Him.

"They tell me you've lost your hired
man"
"Yep, best farm hand / ever had"
"Sho! What wuz the matter"
"Nothin'. Johns a German, you
know, and these here Germans hev
what they call the wanderlust. It's
somethin' thet keeps 'em movin' from
one place to t'other and don't let 'em
stay long anywheres"
THAT'S queer, amt it? How long
had John been with your
"Only eleven years" - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27

F. R. Eral, Miss Agnes Eral, Joe
Eral and Miss Nettie Briggs drove
UP from Grand View Saturday, Mr..
Eral and Miss Briggs going on to
Boise the same day, the former ON a
matter of business and the latter for
a holiday vacation and rest from du-
ties as teacher in the Eral district.
Miss Agness and Joe Eral returned
to their home at Grand View Sunday
after a day of Christmas shopping in
this city.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
UNION MEETINGS

The several churches of the city
will unite in the observance of the
Week of Prayer. For many years
the first week in the New Year has
been dedicatd to rligious service and
begins with the first Sunday the
fourth of January. Let the people
of Mountain Home help in this ef-
fort which can be made, with the
Lord s favor, one of the greatest
helps to our community.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
EN- barra ssino.

Mamma" said Mary, eight years
old, "1'm glad I'm not boy"
"What makes you feel that wayf'
said mamma.
"Well, | think if | were boy it
would be so embarrassing to PROPOSE"
she replied. Indianapolis News.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-12-27
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RAES

Via Oregon Short Line. ickets on
saleT between local points and to
points In Oregon and Washington, De
cember 10, 20, 21, %, %, "a, 25 and
81, 1918 and January 1, 1914; Limit,
January 9Th, 1914. See agents for
rates and further particulars.