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The Nevada County picayune., 1916-11-23

we have done a real kindness to some of the suffering children of earth-in some way alleviated their Sorrows or ceased. their pains.
 Last. but not least the devo- tional spirit which is the impell. ing motive of the day. is encour- aged and developed, we, learn to be more contented with our lot, thankful for what we have and hopeful for the future.
 With this cherry and apprecia- tive spirit, therefore. let us en- joy it to the full. from turkey and cranberry sauce to the good natured discussion of thei.lively topics of the day. And with all our table bounty and good cheer in the domestic circle let us not forget that the occasions is pecu- liarly one for brightening the lives of others less fortunate than ourselves-a day for the practical but unostentatious be- stowal of charity.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-11-23
RUB-MY-TlSsEa

Win cure your Rheumaflsin Neuralgia, Headaches, Crar1ps; Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cr's anu M Burns, Old Sores. Stings otlnsec'. Etc. .Antiseptic Anodync. uscd m .ernally and externally. Prics z'S.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Edison's inoandesoent.

According to friend. Thomas A.
Edison is OF the opinion that it was
anger that first turned him toward In
venting the incandescent light, reports
the Newark News. How 1t happened
is related by the friend, who says:
THAT was, Of course, In the early
days, and Mr.. Edison was then quite
the inventor that one reads of-poor,
enthusiastic, never sleeping. He lived
in small house. innocent Of any
thing approaching a laboratory. Scien-
ufic devices were in every room, and
all the money went for experiments.
Then one day came the crisis In the
guise Of the collector for the gas COM
pany. He had been In the house Of
ten. but Edison, hardly needing his
calls, had waved him away. saying.
Don't bother me!
ION this last call the collectors In
structions were peremptory. He must
turn of the gas. He did so, and that
act started Edison on the road to the
incandescent light"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Patti and Her Partners.

The novel manner in which the IA
nous prima donna Patti on one coca.
sion chose her partners at dance Is
related by Mr.. Leslie Ward In his
"reminiscences. Mr.. Ward went to
a certain dance at Lancaster Gate
Patti" he says. was sitting In the
middle OF the room looking angelic and
surrounded by host Of admiring men,
We were each given a miniature bugle
Patti had one also, on which she sound
ed note. and whoever repeated it ex-
actly was to gain her as a partner In
the dance. The men advanced in turn.
Some blew too high and others too low
until one and all gave up in disgust.
At last my turn came. was trem-
bling with eagerness and excitement
and determined to dance with Patti or
die. hit the note and gained my
waltz, and the applause was great as
l carried or my prize"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
STORY OF A WEATHER vANE.
Why a Grasshopper Tops the Royal
Exchange In London.

Why a Grasshopper Tops the Royal
Exchange In London.
II you ever go to London among the
places Of interest there you will visit
the public buildings known as the
Royal Exchange. There Ii a cupola at
the top Of that building. Rising from
that cupola is an iron rod with huge
grasshopper on 1t for weather vane.
And there is an interesting story con-
nected with that grasshopper. II is
this: One day, more than 300 years
ago, a mother in England had an In
FAINT. few months old. which she
wanted to get rid of. So she wrapped
1t up in a shawl and laid 1t down un-
der a bush in q field and left it there
to die unless some one should find 1t
and take care Of It.
Shortly after little boy was coming
home from school AS he passed by
the place he heard a grasshopper chirp-
ing in the field. He stopped moment
to listen to 1t. Then he climbed over
the fence to get it But just as he was
about to catch it he caught sight Of
the baby close by. He let the grass
hopper go and, taking the baby in his
arms, carried 1t home to his mother.
She took charge OF the baby and
brought him up. He turned out TO be
a good, pious boy. He was always de-
cided in doing what he knew was
right and in not doing what was
wrong.
When young man he went to Lon
don and entered into business there.
He was successful in business and be-
came rich. He was not only rich, but
great He was knighted and Is well
known in English history as Sir Thorn
as Gresham. The Royal Exchange
was built in honor Of him. And he had
the grasshopper put AS weather vane
on the top of 1t in memory Of the won
derful way in which when an infant
his life was saved by the good provi-
dence of God.-Richard Newton In BIZ
BILE Models.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09

Sometimes a woman who has pretty
arm il troubled with dark. rough ell
bows and coarse skin on the back Of
the arm just above the elbow. In either
case 1t will take some time TO restore
the original soft white flesh. Purchase
some liquid green soap. which Is really
yellow in color. make good iather
with it and rub 1t well into the skin.
Leave 1t on for about i've minutes.
then rub it of thoroughly with warm
water and dry very carefully. Care
less drying of this part of the arms is
the usual cause Of the roughened skin.
After the cleansing apply skin food.
rubbing 1t In we'll -.
II the harsh surface does not yield
readily rub the rough place with a
pumice stone. then treat as described.
-Woman's World.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09

When / look back on the shifting
scenes OF my life, IL am not that 81.
together deplorable creature, q man
without country, | am, when 1t comes
to pun aud prestige, almost equally
bereft. as am a man without state.
WAS 'orn In Indiana, grew up In I'LL
nois. was educated In Rhode Island.
and II Is no blame to that scholarly
community that l know SO little. /
learned my law In Springfield and my
politics In Washington. my diplomacy
In Europe, Asia and Africa l have a
farm In New Hampshire and desk
room in the District of Columbia.
When | look to the springs from
which my blood descends the first an
cestors l ever heard Of were a Scotch
man who was half English and Ger
man woman who was half French. OF
my immediate progenitors my mother
was from New England and my father
was from the south. In this bewilder
ment Of origin and experience / can
only put on an aspect Of deep humility
in any gathering of favorite sons and
confess that am nothing but an
American.-Erom 1.-THE Life and Let
tiers Of John Hay" in Harper's Maya
zine.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
THEY PUZZLED HUXLEY.
Terms In Which He Found 1t Difficult
to Define His Belief.

Terms In Which He Found 1t Difficult
to Define His Belief.
Huxley once wondered whether he
was deist, an atheist, an agnostic, a
pantheist, a materialist or skeptic, an
idealist, Christian, an infidel or a.
freethinker. And the more he reflect
ed the deeper his problem. What an
swer will any one make? DR.. James
@. Fernald in his work Synonyms and
Antonyms" defines each according to
his own belief, as follows:
'"The deist admits the existence of
God, but denies that the Christian
Scriptures are a revelation from Him.
The atheist denies that there is God.
The agnostic denies either that we do
know or that we can know whether
there is God. The skeptic doubts d.
vine revelation.
The tnfidel is an Opprobrious term
that might once almost have been said
to be geographical In its range. The
crusaders called all Mohammedans In
fdels and were SO called by them in
return. The word is commonly applied
to any decided opponent of an accept
ed religion.
"A freethinker Is inclined or addict
ed to free thinking. especially one who
rejects authority or inspiration in re-
lgion. A materialist takes interest
only in the material or bodily necessi-
ties and comforts Of life. A pantheist
accepts the doctrine of pantheism. An
idealist tdealizes or seeks an ideal or
ideal conditions. Christian is one
whose profession and life conform to
the teaching and example Of Christ.
'Pantheism Is the doctrine that God
and the universe are Identical. It con
trasts with atheism as the positive de-
NAL and with agnosticism as the dog
matte doubt of the existence of God.
1t opposes that form of deism which
denies the divine immanence and sep
arates God from the world"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Keeping q lamp Clean.

Once In two months l separate the
wicks from the burners and boil them
In soda water. In about ten or fifteen
minutes l take them out and clean
them with an old toothbrush, rinse and
dry. | lay the wicks straight to keep
their shape. They will be white and
pliable. Then fill the lamps with suds
mot too hot and let stand awhile un-
til all discolorings have vanished
Drain, wipe out and refill with kero-
sene. adding a teaspoonful of salt to
each lamp. Lamps treated this way
give beautiful bright light and there
Is no fear Of an explosion.-Boston
Post.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
jefferson Was q ssioppy" Dresses

jefferson Was q SLOPPY" Dresser.
In dress President Jefferson was
governed by comfort rather than by
elegance. Pride costs more than hun.
ger. thirst and cold" he used to say,
and as he lived In an epoch that wit.
messed a mighty revolution In mems
clothing as well as In mems govern.
ment monarchy's cues and velvets
giving way to short hair and the use
fuL ungainly pantaloon. only the
watchfulness Of his body servant saved
him from unbelievable anachronisms
OF costume. Indeed, in later life, at
Monticello, where this democrat ruled
absolute king. he often wore the gar.
ments of several different periods to-
gether. like superimposed geologic
strata or the historic remains In the
Roman Forum.-Helen Nicolay In Cen.
fury Magazine.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Facts About the Sun.

Scientists estimate the volume or
size Of the sun at more than 100000
times that of the earth. its mass at
more than 100000 times and its densi.
ty about 80 per cent more than water,
but they have not attempted to express
its weight in figures. They estimate
that the attraction Of gravitation alone
at the surface of the sun is twenty
seven times that Of the earth, SO that
200 pound man on the earth would
weigh more than 5000 pounds at the
sun, provided he could stand the tenn
perature long enough to be weighed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09

One of the most curious plants In
the world and one Of the greatest In
terest to all botanists is the silver
sword. This exceedingly rare plant,
with its magnificent silver spines and
handsome crest, may still be found in
profusion in the upper part Of Kaupo
gap. the southern outlet Of the vast
extinct crater Of Haleakala, on the
island OF Maui 1t flowers from July
to October and occurs hardly any
where else in the world. Even stranger
is the variety known as the green
sword. which occurs only in Haleakala
crater and Is unknown to exist else.
where.-Honolulu Star Bulletin.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Making Tommy Attractive.

Ethel, the twelve-year-old daughx
Of family that resides In an uptown
apartment house. recently said to hr
mother:
Mother, I wish you'd wash Tn
my's face"
Now, Tommy was the son Of the mn
whose apartment adjoined theirs y
mother was both alarmed and sstN
ished-
'aThe ideal" she exclaimed. "WN,
he's a neighbours childl I have nothing
to do with him"
But l have" explained EthA
We've become engaged, and want
to kiss him."-Youth's COMPANION.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Prince Henry the Navigator.

The kingdom Of Portugal counted In
its royal house one of the men who
hold first rank in scientific attainment
and practical application. He was the
son Of John l. Of Portugal and Queen
Philippe, who was an English princess.
He spent his life in sending out ships
on voyages Of discovery. and it was
through this Prince Henry, called 1.-THE
Navigator" that Columbus got his idea
Of seeking for a new land across the
sea.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
The Soft Answer.

The saving sense of humor! .I am
filled with disgust and indignationw
began an angry caller on a business
man.
We'll, WELL" interrupted the bust.
ness man, 'sit down and wen talk 1t
over. You will be just as full seated
and lot more comfortable" How
could disgust and Indignation continue
In the face of such greeting?-
Youths Companion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Sing Different Sonos,

Pa, you sing bass in the choir, don't
youT' asked Bobby Smithers.
Yes, my son." replied Smithers.
And ma sings sopranoT
That's right"
well, there's one thing l don't un-
derstand."
"What Is it?''
Mrs. Tompkins says you sing mighty
big in public and mighty small at
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
The Poor.

We all love the poor. 1t would !
entirely unnecessary, If not posittysh
caddish, to say that we hate the mn,
But there are two kinds Of poor-,h
individual poor and the collective poor
It Is not the individual poor that :,
love; 1t is the collective poor. 1t IA =
the poor that we know and see H.
the poor that we do not know al
have neither time nor inclination b
look at. We are afraid II we see TIN
we shall cease to love them. We new
say, God bless the coal HEAVIER q
the motorman." For them we find or
execrations for not contributing to or
comfort just SO and so and SO.
It Is with great fervor, howevef, thu
we can say. "God bless the poor" ~
cause the poor do not interfere viii
our comfort to the slightest degsa-
Life.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
The New Chauffeur Era.

Old Gentleman engaging new chauf-
feur)-I suppose can write to your
last employer for your character?
Chauffeur am sorry to say, sir, each
OF the last two gentlemen have been
with died In my service.-London
Punch.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Threads of khaki

II thread is pulled out of a khaki
coat. unraveled and examined closely
the khaki shade will be found to be
composed Of threads of bronze, Hight
olive green. lavender and brown.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Tho Superior tiumorist.

1t Is the mark of the superior hu.
morist that he arouses thought as well
as laughter. and George Meredith held
this to be the test of true comedy of
the loftier type.-Brander Matthews In
Harper's Magazine.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
System All Right.

Il used to think l would know just
how to manage my wife when / got
her,"
Has your system proved to be a
failure?"
mo; the system Is all right, 80 far as
l know. She has never let me try it.
STRAY Stories.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Bobwhite.

The male quail. or bobwhite. de-
serves honorable mention among gal
nnaceous birds because he Is particu-
larry good to his wife. He always
helps her to hatch her eggs and II any.
thing keeps her away win take the
whole duty on himself.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
His Excuse.

Uncle Nose. your first wife tells me
that you are three months behind with
your alimony."
Yes, Jedge. All reckon dat am SO.
But, yo' see. it's Jes' dis way: Dat sec.
ond wife of mine amt turned out r
be the worker that All thought she
was gwine t be."-Detroit Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Good Reaaon.

my pillow is awfully hard" remark
ed the star boarder.
They're stuffed with feathers from
tailor's goose" explained the confirm
ed idiot as he helped himself to an
other prune.-Philadelphi Ledger.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09

The lessons OF life are lost II they do
not impress us with the necessity Of
making ample allowances for the I'm
mature conclusions of others.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Carrots.

Carrots were first introduced into
England by Flemish gardeners in the
time Of Elizabeth. and in the reign Of
James I. they were still SO uncommon
that ladies wore punches of them on
their hats and on their sleeves instead
of feathers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
The Cavity.

Chony-The dentist told me l had 8
large cavity that needed filing. Ethe
Did he recommend any special course
Of study9
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Much Entertained.

MUCH EnteTtdIne0.
Said Cholly-I have just been look.
ing over a volume of revised statutes.
Quoth Algy-Well?
Cholly-I had no idea there were 30
many interesting ways Of breaking the
law.-Louisville Courier-J ournal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
The Past.

Patience-Do you ever look back over
the past2 Patrice-Why, bless your
heart, that's the only way one can
look at the pasti-London Mail
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Both Mistaken.

Brown-Back to town againf l
thought you were a farmer. Green
You made the same mistake 1 did
Judge.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Four Counties Inn,

In the -Four Counties Inn. In Eng
land. 1t is possible to eat I'm Leicester.
shire, sleep In Staffordshire. drink In
Warwickshire and smoke In Derby.
shire without leaving the building.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09

The musical acuteness OF horses Ii
shown by the rapidly with which cav
airy horses learn the significance Of
trumpet calls.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
Disaster.

Knicker = Were You caught in tho
storm without your umbrella7 Booker
Worse still; I was caught without
any one else's umbrella.-New York
Sun.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09

TO be wise we must learn to be hap
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09

Buy Prince Albert everywhere to-
bacco 10 sold: in foppy red boss, Sc;
fidy red fins. Zoe; handsonae pound
and haf-pound tin huuidors and In
that clever pound crystal sfass husni-
hss0s ths tobacco In such fins skape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Havre de Grace Entries
For Tomorrow's Races

First race-For fiilIes and geldings;
two-year-olds: five furlongs. Valerie
West. 107; Running Shot. 1o7: Battle.
Zoe; Fairy Wand. l07; Scylla, 102; Storm
Nymph Ump.), l02: Spectre, 107; Hyan-
mis-. 49,; Admiration. 102
Second race-For three-year-ol ds and
up; claiming; one mile and seventy
yards EDNA Kenna, 81; Daingerfield,
1l6; Baifron. 1l2; sir Denrah, 1903; Max
inns Choice. 1ls; Woodfair. 1oS.
Third race-All ages; handicap; six
furlongs. High Noon. i2S; Miss Puzzle,
108; Lena Misha. 104: Hanson, lis;
OrmBdale. l22: Squeeler. ITO; Prince OF
Como, IL; Whimsy. 1o4; Sand Marsh,
LIS; Fair Helen, IS; Traction, 1O3 Sir
Edgar, 100; Pullux, 1o4; Sepocte, 9S.
Fourth race-For three-year- ODDS and
up; aelling; one mile and a sixteenth.
Vermont, 10; Ninety Simplex. 116; Blue
Thistle. 119; 'Jem. 1O4; Eddie Henry. 107;
Jesse, jr., Ill.
Fifth race-For two-year-oids; selling:
five and half furlongs. Tootsie. l0l
Doc Meals, 107; Flare, l07; SKY, 90;
Silver Sandals, 104; Storm Nymph
(Unp), 104; Burbank. 107.
Sixth race-For three-year- olds and
up; selling; one mile and seventy yards.
Scorpii. 100; Rose Water, 104; Valas, ia;
Ed Weiss, ITO; 'Maifou, a.; Disturber
1903; Virginia w. 1O4; Handful, 1O7;
'Menlo Park, 106.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear; track fast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
NEW PROFESSORS
FOR g. w. COURSES
Croissant to Offer One in Modern
Journalism.

-Four new professors will begin their
duties A. members Of the faculty OF the
department OF arts and sciences at
George Washington University when the
institution reopens September q for its
wintar session.
Prof. Do witt Clinton Croissant. Phi.
D.. widely known throughout the coun-
try As an authority on simplified spelling.
will teach in the English department.
He will introduce several new courses.
OF special interest being one on Journal
ism He also viii offer q course In Eng
lish literature. two courses on humanis-
tic studies, and q course on the English
drama
Assistant Prof. Charles e. Hill will
succeed Prof. Leslie Cleveland McNemar
In the department OF political science.
John X. Lapham has been appointed
assistant professor OF civil engineering ia
succeed Prof Nathan w. Dougherty.
Henry 0rattan Doyle has been APP
pointed instructor In romance language
Prof. Richard Cobb. secretary Of the
university and member of the faculty oil
the English department. will give q
course In English composition. and 9
course on English and American litera
ture.
Extra sections have been formed n
French. German. Spanish, and mathe-
MATES 20 accommodate the big increase
In enroll->~"'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
LAWYER POSED AS
STUDENT AT EXAM
Quaker City Councilman Repre-
sented by Attorney.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. A.-Disbar-
ment proceedings against Edwin X.
Adams, a Philadelphia attorney. are
expected to follow an official report
to the courts of two attempts he
is alleged to have made to obtain the
admission of c. C. A. Bald. jr.. to the
local bar by impersonating Bald before
the State board of law examiners.
Bald Is a member of common coun-
Gil from the Second ward and a candi-
date for the State legislature. He is
the son OF Chevalier C. c. A. Bald. a
wealthy banker and a leader in the tIal-
ian colony. He admitted the facts last
night and said Adams told him 1T was
a cinch to become a lawyer" Adams
whose office was in the Real Estate
Trust building. left Philadelphia two
months ago in the hope, his friends say.
that by doing so he might forestall ex-
posture. He is now living in a Western
city.
Bald, who Is twenty-slx years old. and
one OF the youngest men who ever sat
in city councils. attended the law school
of the University of Pennsylvania for
two years following his graduation In
1910 from the Central High School. where
he was president Of his class and an
It is alleged that Bald accepted the
service of Adams after he had made sew
eral unsuccessful efforts to pass the diff
ficult examinations imposed by the State
examiners.