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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
BENEFACTOR OF HUMAN RACE
Sir James Simpson Was the First
Physician to Use ChIoroform in
Surgical Cases.

The recent death of Sir Alexander
tor, brings to mind the wonderful dis
covery of his uncle, Sir James Simp-
son, his predecessor as professor of
midwifery in the chair of Edinburgh
university. Sir James, if not actually
the discoverer of chloroform, was at
any rate, the first to introduce It's en-
ployment as an anesthetic into sur
gical practice. This was in 1S4S.
Previously all operations were PER-
formed without anesthetics, the pa
tient being drugged with whisky and
held down by strong men while the OPP
GRAFTON was performed. No medical
discovery ever did more to alleviate
human suffering.
Sir james is generally given credit
for the actual discovery of chloro-
form, but it is stated in some works
that it was discovered some years pre-
vious to his first experiments by an
American doctor named Guthrie and
by a French physician named Sou
beiran. In any case it was Doctor
Simpson who proved its great value
as an anesthetic, and the room in
which he made his first experiment
still exists in Edinburgh.
The story goes that he tried the
chloroform on himself and two Inedi-
cal friends. They proved its efficacy
by simultaneously falling beneath the
table. Sir James had considerable
prejudices to overcome before chloro-
form was adopted generally by the
medical profession, it being denounced
1T one time as dangerous to health,
morals and religion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
HOW TREES BECOME FREAKS
Many Grotesque Shapes, 1t Is Now
Known, Are the Result OF
Heavy Shows.

To the person who is not versed in
forest lore the grotesquely bent tree
trunks that are to be found in almost
all woods are mystifying and wonder
is often aroused as to the cause, says
Popular Science Monthly. Foresters
tell questioners that in the case of trees
in mountainous country and other sec
tons of snow where the snowfall is
heavy, the weight of snow is RESPONSE
BILE in many instances for the queer
twists they assume. When a tree is
Young, the weight of snow that falls on
its branches often bends the trunk over
until it is fiattened to the ground.
Sometimes it is buried under six or
eight feet of snow and held in that
position so long that when warm
weather comes the tree fails to spring
back into its normal position. The
summer sun causes the tip of the
young tree to turn upward and If 1T
manages to withstand the weight OF
the snow of the next winter, that por-
ton of the tree will. as general rule,
continue TO grow in a normal way.
"Hairpin'' bends and other odd shapes
result.
A curious tree stands on the top of
Tunnel hill, Johnstown, Pa, about four
miles from town. 1t is sugar maple
about one hundred years old, which
has prolonged its own life by grating
q branch into a much younger tree.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Adders Increasing in Scotland.

Adders, the most deadly serpents in
the British isles, if not in the whole
of Europe, have recently been found
In Scotland. Fifty years ago they were
quite common in England, but societies
we're formed for their extinction, and
a number of professional adder-killers
made a good income out of the bounty
and this was carried to such an extent
that the serpent became exceedingly
rare. few cases having been reported
in recent years. The news from Scot
land that gamekeeper in Ardgay had
killed specimen, beautifully marked
and sent it to taxidermist for preser-
walton would not be of much signih-
canoe were it not for the fact that
Badvoon farmer is known to have ac-
counted for no less than 10 of them, all
considerably over two feet in length
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Lacked Imaqination.

II have here an idea for play" said
the moving picture author to the pro-
Queer. .'In the first reel an oil tank
blows up, in the second an entire rail-
road train falls into a gorge. in the
third huge steamer sinks at sea, in
the fourth a volcanic eruption destroys
city, and in the fifth we have bat
tie calling for 10000 supernumeraries.r
Entirely too small for me to fool
with" said the producer, doing some
rapid figuring with pencil. That
play wouldn't cost more than S5.O0O000
to stage. and I'm not considering any
thing that involves an expenditure of
less than S20,O0O.OO0. The trouble with
you authors is that you have no imag-
nation. Judge.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
The Birds Tail.

In his STORY of the Birds" James
Newton Basket says: To a slight ex-
tent in some birds the tail may be used
as a rudder. but where the wing is
perfected turning is effected with a
very scant tail. The use of the tail
always has more reference to the up
and down movements than to the lat
eral. 1t comes into play in alightine
(as brakel or in rising (as kitelike
surfacel and is used dexterously by
the soaring birds in balancing them
selves against varying currents of air.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Couldn't Corner Him.

In the orchard of Jacks home was
one apple tree which bore particularly
fine apples land these were always
saved for special occasions. One day,
however, the temptation proved too
great for the small boy, and when his
father looked for him he found him in
the prize apple tree. Jack" he called
.'what are you doing up there?' 80,
replied Jack, with elaborate indiffer-
ence. :" 1 just climbed up here to cool
off"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
MARGARINE.

margarine may be said to have
saved the nation in one year more than
500, OOO, 900 on its butter BILL" said the
Economist recently. Moreover, this
large sum has been saved entirely at
the expense of the oversee farmer
(since it is from him that the butter
would have had to be procured), and
may be said to be the working mans
handsome contribution towards the re
duction of imports, and the consequent
correction of that adverse trade bal
ance which has caused our government
SO much anxious thought.
Star.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
The important Point.

Last summer, while visiting, my lit
tie niece, four years old, had done a
naughty little deed. Her mother see
ing her said: Catherine, what did
you do?" She replied: 'You didn't
see me do it," Her mother then told
her that God saw everything she did.
The child thought little and then
said: well. mamma, will he come
and tell you:"-Exchange
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Frenzied Finance.

Two American citizens of African
descent were discussing the other day
the state of their finances. One or
them proudly proclaimed himself to
be the possessor of nearly $40 in hard
cash. dat amt nothin' at all, mig
ger" retorted the other. Reckon L
had nigh on to fo' hundred dollars in
the bank one time, but the doggoned
interest done eat it all up."-The
Lamb.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Chamherlain's Tablets.

Chamberlain's Tablets are intended
especially for stomach troubles, bill
iousness and constipation, and have
met with much success in the treat
ment of those diseases. People who
have suffered for years with stomach
trouble and have been unable to OBJ
tain any permanent relief, have beer
completely cured by the use of these
tablets. Chamberlain's Tablets are
also of great value for biliousness
Chronic constipation may be perman
emily cured by taking Chamberlain
Tablets and observing the plain print
ed directions with each bottle.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Stumpinq the Agent.

81 tell you" said the real estate
agent, "there isn't finer residence de-
velopment ON earth than this. Just
look at the wonderful scenery" THE
scenery is all right" replied the man
who was looking for home. The
only trouble is there's too much of it
between here and the city"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
NV Friend.

My friend is constant, like that high
star. and though distance and days
come between Us, as do clouds between
it and me, know my friend is still
there. shining with the same clear,
steady light, and when the distance
and days are melted away, l shall ind
1t so.-Leigh Mitchell Hodges.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Is Il GETTING Common?

A little boy was taught the Lords
Prayer and found it much to his taste
For a few days he kept repeating 1t
with great faithfulness, and then an
nounced to his mother in great dis
gust: 81 heard another fellow say that
prayer today, mother. First thing we
know it's going to get all around
withholding
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14

In child that is subject to attacks
of Group, the first indication of the
disease is hoarseness. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as soon as the
child becomes hoarse and the attack
may be warded off and all danger and
anxiety avoided
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Notice To Hunters.

Hunting on the premises of the I'M
dersigned is strictly forbidden and
violators of this notice will be prose
cuted. Signed:
James Higgins.
D. F. Bott and Son.
Fred Wilhelm.
Clarence Whitman.
Ewing & Pomeroy.
Peter Johnson, Jr.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14

This is not only one of the best
and most efficient medicines for
coughs, colds and Group, but is also
pleasant and safe to take, which is
important when medicine must be Civ
en- to children. Many mothers have
given it their unqualified endorsement
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14

For good bread use Fleischman's
Yeast, at Reilly's-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-14
Survey No. $500.

Afterthought Lode.
Beginning at Cor. No. /, identical
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03

stricken from the record. The case
involved property transfer of con-
siderable moment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03
TWO STATE MILITIAMEN
WILL GO TO WEST POINT
ID. ID. SpanEler. OF Highland Springs,
md Paul c. Spiilmnn, OF Winches-
ter, Get Appointments

Delbert D. Spansler. a private in
Company H. Fourth Infantry, stationed
at Highland Springs. and Corporal
Paul Crum Spillman. of Company I,
Second Infantry, Winchester. yesterday
received appointments from Governor
Stuart. through Adjutant- General Sale
to the United States Military Academy
at West Point. They have been di-
rected TO report to the commanding
officer at the Washington Barracks
Washington, on June s for mental
and physical examination.
Governor Stuart made these appoint
ments by virtue OF an act recently
passed by Congress. empowering the
President to appoint, under such regu-
lations s he may prescribe, cadets ia
the academy from among the enlis ed
men in the National Guard and the
regular army. These appointees must
be between the ages OF nineteen and
twenty-five years. and must have
served as enlisted men for at least one
year Not more than $50 may be ap-
pointed at any one time.
Both the young men named by Gov.
ernor Stuart have served in their re-
spective commands for several years
and have made enviable records as
soldiers. The colonies OF the regiments
with which their companies are aflli-
ated gave them their hearty indorse-
ment for the appointment.
This measure, which was approved on
May {. is a part of the administration
plan for more adequate defense. By
having large corps Of trained officers
1T is believed that an army sufficient to
meet the demands of an emergency
could be quickly whipped into shape
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs. John G. Munce, of Monume mt
Avenue, is visiting Mrs. !. Z. Booth
at her homo I'm Norfolk
Miss Nina Johns has returned to
Norfolk, after a visit to Miss Ellen
Ball In this city.
Ensign Leroy Hill. U. S. ": Mrs. Hill
and the iatter's mother. Mrs. Graves, OF
Richmond, are now occupying an apart
ment In Portsmouth.
Miss Margaret Angland is visiting
Miss Grace Hawkins here, before re-
turning to her home in Florida
Miss Constance Harrison has re.
turned to her home. "Belvoir." in Eau
quier County. after a short stay with
Miss Frederick Campbell, at 1901 West
Franklin Street.
Misses Elizabeth and Lucy Brown,
OF Richmond, Will leave next week to
visit Mrs. Francis Marsh in Ashland.
Miss Matte Brown has returned to
Salem, after spending some time In
this city.
Mrs. Robert Pollard has returned to
the city, after visit to her parents
at Poplar Grove" in Mathews County.
Mrs. Gordon Harvey. Misses Park
Patton and Grace Vest are guests OF
Mrs. w. C. Blanton in Ashland
Mrs. Roscoe Berry. Of Richmond. I.
man. at The Oaks" near Lexington.
William Word, of Albemarle County.
arrived In Richmond this week for a
short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p. Burnett, Of 1ol
North Plum Street, have returned to
the city. after short stay in Whit.
man. Mass.
Miss Sallie Delarue. OF Richmond is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Wellington
Blunt, In Ashland
Linwood S. Vincent has returned to
his home here, after visit to Mr.
and Mrs. "A. NJ Mueller In Newport
News.
Mrs. o. White has returned to this
city, after visit to Miss Marion
Fisher In Ashland.
Miss Edith White. OF Richmond, has
returned to her home, after a short
stay in Hanover County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
Rev. Frank c. Riley Delivers tho
Baccalaureate Sermon at
Gordonsyflle.
Especial to The Times-Dtspatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatchl
GORDONSVILLE. VA. June 2-The
commencement exercises Of the Cor
louisville High School were held in
Memorial Hall on Tuesday and We'd
nesday nights. On Tuesday night THE
Sweet Family" burlesQue musical en-
tertainment. and n midsummer Eve"
a fairy play. were given by the pri-
mary and grammar grades. On We'd
nesday evening the graduating exer-
cises took place. The salutatory and
last will and testament were read by
Miss Mary Goodwin, the essay by Cor
don Wiley and the valedictory by Miss
Grace McElroy.
George l.. Browning, OF Orange. ad-
dressed the class and presented the
diplomas. Superintendent Hart OF
Roanoke. also delivered an address.
On Sunday night Rev. Frank c. Riley,
pastor OF the Orange Baptist Church.
preached the baccalaureate sermon in
the Methodist Church. taking as his
text. What Is That in Thine Hand?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03
The Boy Scouts
In Richmond and Virginia

Richmond Scouts will be admitted
free Of charge, il they come in uni
form. to the bazaar, which Is given in
the Masonic Temple by the Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy.
The regular monthly business meet
Ing Of the Scout Masters Club will be
held at local headquarters on Tues
day evening. On June Is Scout off,
cials and Scouts over sixteen years
Of age. with friends, will spend a
Bocial evening at the camp site.
Troop No. 0 took an all-day hike
10 Drewry'H Bluff on laAt Saturday.
fhe day was spent in swimming. fsh-
hE@and eating. Assistant Scout Mas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03
sUsTAINs COURT BELOW
Federal Judge knapp Hands Down
Opinion In Property Transfer
IitiCntion

United States Circuit Judge Knapp
yesterday handed down an opinion in
the case OF Emma Jane Kirkpatrick,
appellant, against Harriet Elizabeth
Mcbride. appellee. He affirmed the de-
c!sion of tho District Court for the
Northern District Of West Virginia
The case was before the Circuit Court
for the second time. having been re-
manded before for a partial rehearing.
Judge Knapp characterized the ac-
ton of the plaintiff as conduct
amounting to contumacy." She re-
fused TO answer certain pertinent aues-
tons propounded her while on the
stand under advice OF counsel" and
the lower court ordered the testimony
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03

that springs from personal interest and
intimate knowledge, we heartily agree
TO fully inform both ourselves and the
citizens of Richmond as to the urgent
need of this great undertaking."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03

Copyright 1915 by the Wheeler Syndicate Inc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03

G ERVE to daintily adorn
~ and at such surprisingly
low prices, one can scarce
ly credit their eyes.
This is one Of the big little de-
tails Of Speciality Shop Service.
Ladies' Crepe de Chine Handker-
chiefs, with corded edge, in con-
trasting colors. Special at 100.
A very sheer fine quality White
Lawn, the corners embroidered
in colors and corded edged in
contrasting colors Of pink, blue
and lavender, Coo.
The newest Crepe de Chine and
Pussy Willow Handkerchiefs,
with hemstitched, corded or pi-
cot edge. Plain or daintily en-
broidered in pastel shades and
white, 25c.
Fine quality Plain Linen Hand
kerchief, with narrow hem
stitched border and daintily en-
broidered in flowers or butter
flies, in white and colors. each
25c.
Ladies' Linen Initial Handker-.
chiefs, with narrow hemstitched
border and dainty plain initials
or fancy colored initials; sold
for csc, now 1Oc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-03
Will Visit Coast

State Auditor c. Lee Moore and Mrs
Moore Will leave to-day for the sea-
shore. where they will spend several
days.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-19
PURE-FOOD
 CHEW IS ''PENN'S THlCK''
Made in a Great Modern Fac tory, It is Clean, Pure, Wholesome and
 Satisfying
NATURAL TOBACCO FLAVOR

When you put chew of tobacco in- to your mouth, you want to be sure that it is clean and pure.
 Plug tobacco is the most wholesome and satisfying form in which tobacco can be used, and Penn's Thick is the cleanest and purest of plugs. It is made in modern factory. spotlessly clean and perfectly sanitary.
 Then, too, in Penn's Thick you get the natarGl taste of the deliciously mild tobacco leaf.
 Penn's Thick is made of the choicest white Kentucky Burley, each leaf being selected with more pains taking care than is the case with any other plug tobacco.
 And the pure, natural flavor of that leaf is carefully -ctained-you get the real Burley taste.
 Chew Penn's Thick for genuine chewing satisfaction.
 Penn's is guaranteed to hc the best Natural Leaf Tobacco made. Any dis satisfied customer can return 1t to any merchant, whom we hereby authorize to refund the money. Try 10c cut.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-19
JOE WILEY EFT AL TO ASK
 WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Application for a Change of Venue
 Will Also Be Heard Tomorrow

TUCSON-That an effort will be made tomorrow to secure the liberty of Joe l.. Wiley, Thomas Johns and Ramon Salazar, charged with the mur- der of Mrs. Bates, on a writ of ha- beas corpus, became known yester- day when the application of the three men for a change of venue was dis cussed informally in the superior court, presided over by Judge O. Connor of Santa Cruz county.
 The habeas corpus application will be placed on the calendar before the change of venue application, it was learned. Judge Baker, of Phoenix, who has been retained to assist county Attorney Hilsinger and his assistant Judge Campbell, in the case, was com municated with yesterday to ascertain if he could be here tomorrow, when both the aplication for a writ of hab eas corpus and change of venue will be heard by Judge O'Connor
 The three defendants have been in jail since the night of the tragedy on Oracle road when Mrs Bates was shot it is alleged, by the three men. In the aplication for a change of venue it is alleged that it would be impossible ow ing to the state of public feeling fol them to obtain fair and impartia trial in Pima County.
 Judge O'Connor will remain in the city to hear the two applications and today he will be engaged in hearine matters in the probate court.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-19
PATRIOTIC coRPoRArloNs

The action of the Standard Oil Company, the firms ill not only holding places for their employees who go out with the national guard but who continue them their rayrolls is delightful contrast to tba attitude of many British employers at the outbreak in parliament the question of compulsory military ser, ice ard the unfarness of +e volunteer system, says the Arizona Republican
 Notwithstanding the which Great Britain volunteers abandoned remunerat,ve employment to risk their lives for few cents day, with that the end of their service, If yet alive they would be able to employment their by cowardly shirkers, who themselves had been the beneficares of courage and selfsacrice of their predecessors.
 The American firms, whose treatment of their much, modestly disclaim purely patriotic motives though there must be good deal of patriotism be- hind such action They say that they actuated only by sense of obligation to their employers and between themselves and their employees. We do not suppose that all American employers afford to continue their national guard employees pay rolls, but they easily assure them that turn
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-19


 The abcve summarized report is for IAe schoo1 year and not for the fiscal yea wticl besar July ], 1915, and ends June 30. 1916. It will give the nrhlic a general idea of what the schesls have accomplished and for what the school moneys have been ap- portioned and expended. However, the school interest and advancement of the children, made during the year cannot be measured by money values nor accounted for in any way of measurement except to say that they advanced in their work as much as was expected of them-some sixty fold and others 100 fold-depending upon their previous development effort put forth during the year at home and at school. attitude toward study and the teacher, attitude of teacher to- ward the children, and the general school attitude of the entire communi- ty. These are not all the factors that enter into successful years work in, a school, but, all are factors which en- ter into it and help to determine the efficiency of a school system. To say that ours is efficient is to say nothing less than should be expected of the teachers and Board of Educa- tion by the general public.
 We, therefore, respectfully submit the above report for your careful consideration.
 J. A. DAVIS, Supt.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-19

The greatest thing the Government has ever done for business the history of the country was the enactment of the currency law. It something the Republicans had talked about for twenty years, but it was until the Democrats came into power that it went on the statute books Now, under the leadership of Woodrow Wilson, Con- gress is taking the final steps in establishing a tienal system of rural credits. It will do for the what the law has done for the busi ness men. Republicans also talked about rural credits. But there was no action until the Demo erats took hold.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-19

First Grade-Bertha Stephens First Grade (Mex)-Hilario Lopez. Second Grade (Mex)-Juanita Guerra. Third Grade (Mex)-Celia Porras and Tomasa Urea.
 Colored School: Primary Dept.-Louise McHenry. High School Dept.-Leonard Ross.
 North Clifton (Not compIete.) 1-Beulah Usery.
 2.-Maria Parez.
 3.-Alma Sirrianni
 4. Robt Usrey.
 5.-Anse1ma Martinez.
 C. Josephine Alvirez.
 D-Graduates from High School:
 Margaret Cotey, Clarence Miller, Irma Fitz, Rafael Estevez, Mildred Weiss.
 E-Promotions to High School by
 State Examination.
 16. The following pupils from the eighth grade having passed the ex- animation given by the State Board of Education in Arithmetic, Grammar, Spelling, Geography, History and Writ ing, with an average of 75 per cent or better are regularly promoted to the High School:
 Jose Bianes, Frances Burgess, Don- aid Clark, Robert Dunigan, Francis Finn, Napoleon Gonzales, Howard Jones, William Kelly, Pedro Labrada, Carmen Medina, Myrtle O'Leary, Ga briella Quinn, Ray Rabenowitz, Thre- sa Spezia, Lorin Saurgiss, Edward nappin.
 IF. Recommended to High School upon an average of 70 per cent or bet ter, but not 75 per cent: Floyd Hook CT, Vera Hooker, Charlie Miller, Dew ey Oden, Louise Simpson, Delma Spaw.