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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
SCHOOL MAKES GOOD PROGRESS.

SCHOOL MAKES GOOD PROGRESS.
.'The third month OF school closed on
Dec. 4. 1914" said Professor Rice yes
terday; with school conditions better
and standards of work and scholarship
higher than any previous month for
many years. Today one can see evil
dences OF earnest work and hard work
on the part of the pupils. One can
also detect a more genuine school spirit.
Still there is too great a tendency to
treat school work lightly: too many
pupils are satisfied with a few hazy
ideas about any subject. That school
Is falling in its purpose which per-
mits low grade of work. The easiest
thing for teachers to do these days Is
to accede to the popular tendency and
lower the standard of work; that is,
10 give grades for a. low class of work.
Even some parents. through a misun-
derstanding, think pupils are worked
too hard. and thus are adding their
influence to the tendency Of the times
to create artificial standards of work.
We. however. are determined to keep
a standard Of thoroughness. and are
trusting to hard work and the cooper
alton Of the parents to help us in
realizing this aim. We are firm in
the belief that all thinking patrons of
the school desire that every dollar ex-
pended on the school shall bring the
fullest returns possible. and this can
be done only by keeping our standards
up to the highest. Throughout the
grades and the high school. we are lay
ing stress upon thoroughness. In some
cases the lesser things are omitted in
order to learn thoroughly the more i'm
portant. To do this kind of work re-
qnires home study on the part of all
upper grade pupils as well as high
school pupils. We estimate that the
following amount of home study will
be sufficient to do thoroughly the work
of the grades Indicated Fifth grade,
one-hA1f hour to one hour; sixth grade,
one hour to one and one-half hours;
seventh grade, one and one-half to
one and three-fourths hours; eighth
grade, one and one-half to two hours;
high school. two to three hours. To
teachers 1t is often diseouraging to
find pupils returning to school of morn
ings after having studied only a few
minutes, or none at all, when two or
three hours were expected. The av-
erage daily attendance in the entire
school for the past month is $50 and
the enrolment is s95. The enrolment is
two higher than for the corresponding
month last year. Illness of many pu-
pills caused the attendance to be about
fifteen lower than 1t should be. The
total enrolment in the school to date
Is 403."
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10

ATTEND X. OF p. CONVENTION.

- Emu ~ UT r. CONNEN NlONs
Eight local knights of Pythias went
over to Cottonwood Tuesday evening
to attend the district convention. They
made the trip in autos driven by John
Eimers and Pearl Wright and found
the roads delightful and the entertain
ment provided by their fellow lodge
members even more so. Messrs. Elm
ers, Wright. b. Anger. Wayne Arnold,
Roy Manning, Mac Rambo, NJ. Reese
Hattabaugh and William Webb made
UP the party. webb was over in the
Cottonwood country on business Tues
day and stayed over till evening to
take in the ceremonies. The car driv-
en- by Pearl Wright ran out Of water
short distance the other side OF
Denver and the party was delayed a
few hours. George Smith drove out
to the rescue and after he reached
there. the shortage of water In the
Wright car was discovered and both
autos were driven home.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
Official Figures Show Under
wood Bill Fails as Rev
enue Producer.
WAR TAX MISNOMER
Imports Greater Than Before the
War; Sensible Tariff Would
Have Met All Needs

Oregonian News Bureau, washington,
Dec. 4.-That the Underwood tariff act
and not the war In Europe Is respon-
sible for the treasury deficit, which In
turn made necessary the imposition OF
the so-called "war tax" IS borne out
by interesting official statistics conn
piled by the department of commerce.
These figures, made public by Secre-
tary Redfield. disclose that the imports
into the United States for 10 months
ended October 81. 1914, exceeded the
imports for the first 10 months Of
1913, when there was no war In Europe,
by exactly sSs097. .021.
Furthermore, the same statistical ta-
bles show that the imports for Octo-
ber, 1914, exceed the imports for Octo-
Der. 1918, by $5,13l. .21s.
Underwood Bill is Failure.
This report. issued under the direc-
tion of the secretary of commerce,
shows that the imports for the first
10 months OF this year were valued at
81 ,54S. .531, 1874. against total OF $1,-
60,3S4,S73 for the first 10 months Of
1913. In like manner, the imports for
October of this year were valued at
S1SS, ,0S0, ,520 as compared TO a valua-
tion of 1882, ,949,302 for October. 1913.
When the war tax bill was pending
before congress the charge was repeat
edly made by Republicans that the sad
condition of the treasury was due pri-
marily to the failure of the Underwood
tariff law to provide sufficient revenue
to run the government, and secondly
to Democratic extravaganza. While the
figures compiled by the department OF
commerce throw no light on the lat
ter charge, they seem to establish un-
questionably the contention that the
Underwood bin is a failure as a rev.
enue- producer.
War is Not Real Reason.
BY the same token. these figures JUS
tify another Republican contention,
that the ''war tax" would have been
unnecessary IL congress had been will
ing to amend the tariff law reason
ably.
While the figures published by the
secretary of commerce sustain the Re-
publican contention, they also prove
conclusively that there is no founda-
tion for the Democratic assertion that
the condition OF the treasury and the
necessity for an emergency tax is due
to the war in Europe. Incidentally the
official figures disprove the popular
notion that our import trade has been
greatly diminished as a result of the
war. Not only is there a marked in
crease for the 10 months, but the
month of October, two months after
the outbreak of hostilities, shows that
our imports were more than $4,000, 900
greater than in October of last year,
before war was dreamed Of, and when
trade was in normal channels.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
Friars to Present Colonial Play

most elaborately costumed production
ever given in the city.
A Bit Of information.
"The Hessian' will be presented by
The Friars Club. The Friars need no
Introduction to the people of Grange
Vile and vicinity. They have made
good at all times when presenting a
play and will not prove disappointing
in this instance. You can receive more
beneficial results in attending this
splendidly staged attraction than from
the perusal of any book or historical
account Of the revolution. You will
see the costumes of the past age, dis
played in a manner entertaining and
instructive. The scenery used by The
Friars Club will be a Thorough trans
lation of the times. The actors are all
familiar friends from among the people
of the community.
A Bit Of History.
In the year 1776, during the revolu-
tionary war, many Hessian soldiers
were sent over from their country as
hired assistance to the army of Great
Britain and fought with British arms
against the colonists. 1t was bitterly
resented by the Colcnists and the feel
ing became that of personal enmity
among the soldiers and officers OF the
opposing forces. The Hessians were
and the fact of their fighting against
cause which was Thought by the
Pilgrims to be a just pne, made 1t
almost an act of treason to harbor
one OF the despised IIessians in a
Revolutionist's home. However there
are always exceptions I'd every rule.
A Bit of Romance.
Here is the story of "The Hessian,"
the Friars Xmas week play:
Colonel Reddington, of the Revolu-
tionary army. had two lovely daughters.
brought up in the old school of our
country's religious devbtion to duty.
with patriotism and love of country
at heart and obedient to the customs of
the people. Brave and courageous, with
others they suffered and sacrificed to
assist "The Great Cause The absence
of their father left the two daugh-
ters alone with trusted hired
man to care for the little home. The
chance visit of British major, escort
ing two beautiful English ladies, also
sisters, gave opportunity to the major
to cast reflecting remarks amounting
almost to insult, on the older daughter
of the colonel. A 'despised Hessian
/ SOluler, In the ranks O1 the Brltlsn
army and an attache of the majors
party, took II upon himself to defend
the defenseless girls from the major
ungentlemanly attention. A sword
duel Is fought, the Hessian is wound
ed. the girls take care OF him In their
fathers home, the colonel resents the
chartible act and drives the Hessian
! out of his house. The British major
returns to the vicinity, a British vic
tory throws the colonel into the hands
OF the major. who in revenge for his
wounded feelings, is about to take the
colonel from his little home and family
when ''tffe despised Hessian soldier
comes back in time to block the
majors plans and to prove to the
colonel and his daughters his trus
worth.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
PIANOCONTEST
STARTS OFF
WITH RUSH
Business Houses Join in Plan
Nominate Your Candi-
date; Save Coupons.

Five business firms Of Grangeville,
including a number Of the county's
pioneer and best known mercantile es-
Establishments, have Joined hands with
the Globe in the great piano contest
which starts this week with a rush.
The hst of business houses where
votes may be obtained on the contest
include the following:
Alexander-Fr Freddenrich Co., general
merchandise.
Eimers Hardware Co.. heavy and shelf
hardware.
Thomas Thompson, jewelry.
Lingo's Furniture Exchange, furniture
and home outfitting.
Lyric Theatre, Home OF Good Pic
tures.'
Under the plan adopted cash pur-
chases made at any of the stores en-
title the purchaser to a coupon good
for votes on the piano and other prizes.
Votes are issued on the basis of
vote for each cent; for instance, 81
cash purchase would entitle the pur-
chaser to 100 votes. The ballot box is
to be kept at the Globe office where
all voting is to be done. At the Lyric
theatre every 10 cent admission tick
ct entities the theatre-goer to a coupon
Soou lOr ~ NOteS. Al tne GIODe OF
flee every cent paid in on subscription,
advertising. or printing yields votes
on the same basis, as does a purchase
at any of the other stores interested
In the contest.
Right now Is the time to name your
| candidate for popularity honors and in
| ctdentally put her In line for a beauti-
ful and useful prize. Absolutely no
cost to either yourself or the young
lady you nominate. The nominating
ballot appearing elsewhere in this is
sue will put the lady Of your choice
in line with 1000 votes to her credit.
Suppose you do IT now.
There are over 200 young ladies' in
Idaho county possessing exceptional
musical ability which must remain un-
developed because they lack a good
piano. Don't this give you an idea ?
You can put some friend of yours In
line by writing her name and mailing
it to this office. and you can keep her
in line by clipping the coupons that
win appear in every issue Of the Globe.
Watch for them and get your friends
to do likewise.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
NJ. w. A. ELECTION AND BANQUET.

Modern Woodmen of America camp
$40 held it's annual election on last
Thursday night at their hall in the l.
o. o. F. building, which was immedi-
ately followed by a sumptuous banquet
prepared by the ladies' auxiliary, the
Royal Neighbors. Some forty odd mem
bers were in attendance and a splen-
did social and fraternal time was ne
joyed. The new officers elected wer:
Venerable consul, c. A. Branscombe;
worthy adviser, John DeHaven; excel
lent banker. F. L. Leonard; clerk, J.
B. Carter; escort, Frank Vaughn; sen
try, Lloyd Knighten; watchman, S. c.
Collins; physician. DR.. G. s. Stockton;
manager. J. F. Oliver; chief forester.
George B. Carter.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
WILL BANQUET THE ATHLETES.

WILL BANQUET THE ATHLETES.
Coach Robinson, Professor Rice and
the High school boys are planning a
banquet to be held at the High school
building some evening In the near
future when covers viii be laid for
about 20, including all the young people
of the town who have taken part in
athletic contests during the year.
The banquet is to be served bv the
domestic science department.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10

the production of 1.-THE Hessian,' the
three-act comedy drama of Revolution
ary days, which will be given by the
Friars club players in Grangevil, on
the evening of Tuesday, December %.
Rehearsals for this truly beautiful epic
drama Of colonial days in America were
begun this week and according to C.
A Parsons. who Is directing the pro-
duction, and also other members of
the cast, splendid progress is being
made and we may well look forward to
one of the greatest successes in the
history of local talent theatrica1s in
the city.
The part of Prince Adolph, a Hes
sian prince who has fled to Am merica
as an exile, has been assigned to Rev.
III. E. Bush who may be expected to
carry the part with the proper military
bearing and to delight his audience
with an exceedingly clever interp. eta
tion of this leading part. C. A. Par
sons has the role of Colonel Red6ing-
ton of the colonial army and William
Williams will be seen as 'Major Hum
phrey," a British officer. Both these
men are splendidly suited to the parts
which have been given them and will
please everybody by their rendition.
Miss Ruth Branscombe as Felicity Red
dington," and Miss Virginia Branscombe
as her sister. "Faith Reddington, are
in the story of the play the daugh-
ters of Colonel Reddlngton, two Colon
ial maidens of great prominence in
the plot. The Misses Lydia and Sylvia
Parker have been cast as Lady Grace
and Lady Norah Travenour,'' also sis
ters, and relatives of Lord Howe.
They are two ladies' of the British ar
istocracy and will give the parts a
delightfully."- correct and pleasing inter-
probation and presentation.
Much of the comedy of the piece will
be handled by Harold Harris as ''Eze-
lSiai Green" farm hand who is mix
ed up in the story of the play in
more ways than one. Other charac-
| ters In the play will be assigned this
week Specialties will be given be-
tween acts and the entire performance
will be presented in two hours.
BE Eiaborately costumed.
All the men In the play, with the
exception of Ezekial Green, wear mill
( tary uniforms of the period, with tie
wigs. gold braids and lace, and all
and the ladies' in the cast are alsc
to be gowned in costumes Of the per-
iod, with hoop skirts, puffed wigs and
the many other quantity pretty article,
OF feminine attire in vogue in those
days. The two British ladies' are g,wn-
ed In riding habits worn at that peri
Cd In England and America. The cos
tunes for the play will be rented from
a Spokane costuming house and 1t goe'
without saying that all who see "Ths
Hessian'' performance will witness tn,
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
EAGLES ELECT OFFICERS.

The Eagles at their regular meeting
last Friday night elected the following
officers: Charles Waldum, president;
Robert Roby, vice president; Frank Van
Deventer, secretary; Fem Batty. treas
urer: e. 8. Hancock. chaplain; Homer
Phillips, inside guard; Herman Gauiin,
outside guard.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
ALMOST EvERYeoDY SKATES.

Skating has been the principal form
OF amusement and diversion the past
week and pleasure loving folks have
deserted the picture shows and the
downtown streets every evening 20 en-
joy few hours gliding about the sur
face of Lake Yearsley. Hundreds of
persons were out last night and indi-
cations are that the crowd will incl ease
steadily each evening as long as the
Ice continues in the present good con-
dition.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
huffman FURNISHES SAIL.

John huffman, the Keuterville farm
er charged with the alleged THEFT of
cattle, was arraigned before Justice OF
the Peace Garets Saturday and the
date OF the preliminary hearing set
for Dec. 21 Bail was furnished In the
sum of $500 by Henry huffman and
Henry Bosse
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
EASTERN STAR ELECTS.

At the regular meeting of the East
ern Star lodge last Thursday evening
officers were elected as follows: Ruby
Bertsch, w. M; Victor Peterson, W.
p; Mrs. ]. M. Gilmore. A. M; Mrs.
John Rothlisberg, c.. Mrs. Joseph
Ccyne, A. c.; Mrs, Z. S. Sweet, treas
urer; Mrs. Chester Arnold, secretary.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
BOOSTING FOR THE STOCK SHOW

BOOSTING FOR THE STOCK SHOW.
Senator elect T.. S. Sweet returned
last Friday from Lewiston, where he
attended the meeting of the officers
of the Northwestern Livestock associa-
tion. Mr.. Sweet has been one OF the
most active promoters OF this great
stock event, and one of the heavy FL
nancial lifters as we'll as exhibitors at
all the meetings.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10

YE FOLKS who
enjoy a story-play
of colonial days.
with scenery, cos
tuning, dialogue and
all effects lyrical
of the period are
assured of a most
exceptional treaI in
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
Our War" Deficiency Tax

thought myself man Of peace
And oftmes I prayed
That throuehout the world should cease
And combat be aayed;
But now Pm wildly thlrstne for
Red riot, battle, strife and war,
And savagey I stand and cuss
About this war tax soaked On
Because the hosts Of Europe close
In fierce and deadly fray,
l cannot buy pair of hose
Without the tax, they say;
Because the camps of Europe hum,
They tax my wad of chewing gum;
Because OF battle Hines, flung far,
They soak cent my cigar.
An, what bystander innocent
Can brook, without kick,
To have his slender income bent
Beneath this war tax brck7
! view the distant combat there
And madIy below: "Ts no fair,
Because the kalser's spree,
That Uncle Sam should war tax me-"
So, though I've been a man Of peace,
My temperament 10 changed;
Though had hoped the fray might cease
And nicely be arranged;
Today I'm mighty thirsty for
Red riot, battle, strife and war;
Pm on xhes warpath for the
That soaked sthIs war tax onto
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10

Cross. S. W.; H. Wickhan. J. w; A.
Parker, treasurer; John NorW ood
secretary. The new officials VIII be
Installed December 23.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10
MASONIC ELECTION.

Mt Idaho lodge No. 8. A. f. and A.
NJ. held it's annual election of officers
for the ensuing year on Tuesday eve
ming last, when the following were
elected. Victor Peterson, w. M; M. !.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10

The Friars club presents "rhe Hes
sian'' at the opera house Dec. "a. A
comedy drama Of Colonial days. ele-
gantiy costumed. Ten local people in
the cast. Specialties between acts.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10

]. ]. Remington, president OF the
Whitebird bank and one Of the prmi-
nent ranchers of the Salmon river coun-
try, accompanied by Mrs. Remington,
returned this week from q visit of
several months in California and are
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-12-10

Judging Individual fat classes
Annual association meeting in the eve
ming with the following speakers: Prof.
w. s. Hisiop. OF washington State
co1iege. Pullman; DIR. Harry Graves.
state veterinarian and acting commits
sioher OF agriculture for washington;
Pr9f. Potter. Of the Oregon Agricultur-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-28
LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Mrs. Pauline G. Lam
der was Thursday After
noon.

The funeral services of Mrs. Pau
line G. Lander were held at three
o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
home of Miss Bette STEVENSON on
North Main Street. Rev. C. M.
Thompson conducted the services
and his sermons were peculiarly ap-
propriate. The pail bearers were Sc
lected from citizens who had been
taught by Mrs. Lander as Sunday
School pupils many years ago and
were as follows: H. H. Abernathv,
w. T. Tandy, W. A. Long, Monroe
Dalton, Bailey Waller and Chas. M.
Meacham. There were many beauti-
full floral offerings. The interment
was in the family lot in Riverside
Cemetery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-28
Clements Out of 1t.

On being asked his opinion as to
the present outlook between the
candidates now in the fed. Hon. La
Vega Clements, of Owe nsboro. said:
From all | can learn of the situa.
ton in Davies county. Judge Hens in
in my opinion will carry that county
by good majority. and from such
reports as have had over the dis
trict from various friends. it seems
to me that Judge Henson will win
the nomination. The race is not
warmed up to any great extent in
my county. bnt have heard it dis
cussed by the numerous people from
the various sections. and my impress
sion is that the Judge has a good
lead in Daviess. Henderson Clean
er.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-28
HUSBAND SUSPECTED
OF Staying HIS WIFE
COrOner's Jury at Lexington,
Ky, Returns Open
Verdict.

Lexington, KY, Feb. %. The fact
that the coroner's jury which today
investigated the death of Mrs. Laura
Simpson. formerly Miss Laura VII
der, of Chicago, brought in a nom
committal verdict, caused the au-
thorities to make it a case for the
grand jury.
Mrs. Simpson was found in dy-
ing condition in her home here last
Sunday, with bullet wound in her
brain. The evidence was to the effect
that the bullet had penetrated the
skull but there was no sign of DOW
der marks Her husband testified that
when he discovered his dying wife
he had hurled across the room a
revolver which was lying by her side.
He claims that he was frenzied by
the sight. The coroner's jury ver-
dict that the shooting was mysteri-
Gus but that the jury was confident
that it was not case of suicide.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-28

Death Of The Well Known Re-
tired Brick Contractor.

Frank A. c. Myrick. retired con-
tractor, died at his home, us East
Ninth street, Thursday night, in the
seth year of his age. His death was
caused from dropsy, from which he
had long been a sufferer.
He was born in Gilbertsville, N.
", Mar. 3, 1S45, and was brick
mason by trade. When a young man
ne came to Hopkinsville and lived
here several years, and afterwards re.
moved to Virginia, from which state
he returned several years ago, He
leaves two children, Mrs. Lillian Gil
lock, of this city, and Frank r. My
rick, of Louisville. He is also sur
vived by his wife, Mrs. Emma C.
Myrick.
He was a member of the Metho-
dist church. Funeral services were
held yesterday afternoon, atthe resi-
dence, by Rev. A. r. Kasey, of the
Methodist church. Interment at
Riverside Cemetery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-28
GOOD MATCHES
Singular Coincidence With Court
Officials.

A singular coincidence developed
here a few days ago in connection
with Judge Jack Hanbery. our Cir
cult Judge, and Hon. Denny 2. Smith.
our Commemorative Attorney, who
have been working together" 10
Circuit Courts Of this district for the
past four years and who are very in
innate friends. They are both the
same height. weigh exactly the same
and Mr.. Smith IL only twelve days
older than Judge Hanbery. As to
which is the best looking. we will
leave that for the wives to decide
G. d z Record.