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The Washington herald., 1916-05-05

Tolstoi of course had very great advantages
in his literary beginnings. For him there could
be no question of finding a publisher His
it caused people to examine his work with A
surprised interest Here was something unusual,
an ,?rstocrat writing stories. And writing them
we'll. 1t was as il a Carnegie or 4 Vanderbilt
were to break into literature At first there
must have been some amused questions Just as
there would be in this country under similar
circumstances: Some of may remember when
William Waldorf Astor presented himself before
the public as an imaginative writer Fear of
rdicule must have had something to do with
on the title page in place of the authors rarlc.
After discovery Mr. Astor did not escape rid-
cnIe His work Iack cked the Qualities Of genius
hand, soon conquered by the force Of his gifts.
He showed that from a source where genius
could scarcely be expected genius had really
come. While he was still Young he won
position of honor among the Russian writer's
of the period.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05

Like so many other able youths Of his class,
Tostoi might have gone into the public service,
or he might have made career Of managing his
property. He did make himself what We call
country gentlcman;' but the life did not wholly
satisfy him. The truth was the artistic instinct
was at work in him, clamoring for expression
Its call must have been strong, for it was
as highly rcmunerativc, even in honor. Verv
few men of the aristocratic class ever thought
Iof making themselves writer's Literary aspira-
no relation to the aristocracy But, of course.
among the men of Tolstoi's kind in Russia,
as in, every other country there was always
the dllettante spirit. Scholarship gave an added
lent prestige. But such di1ettantc writers as
rule .contented themselves with occasional ex-
preston. They. were lacking in the persistent
energy that piled up achievement on achievement
and that removed from the dilcttante class
into the ranks of recognized writer's, following
a career.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05
olstoii.
BY JOHN ID, HARRY.

BY JOHN ID. BARRY
OF late | have been looking over Tolstoi
life and work 1t has started me thinking about
a career unique in literature, expressing nature
strangely contradictory and interesting Those
who like to follow the working of character in
a really great man ought to read Aylmer Maude's
marvelousy intimate study of the Russian novel
ist and morast.
In the last years of life Tolsto had one
great satisfaction. The world had accepted him,
not merely one of its most brilliant artists,
but of its supreme morasts. 1t was
morast that he believed he could do his
finest service. The art that he had for many
years practiced. the skill he had developed
through his insight into life and through his
capacity to interpret character and situations he
was inclined to despse at any rate to be-
little, a gift in itself. Toward the end he
devoted himself largely to spreading those
theories in regard to living that seemed to him
to be of vital importance to mankind When
think of Tolstoi now we associate him,
less with his fiction than with those theories.
We talk far less about his fiction than about
his doctrine.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05
IOURCOUNTRY-.sGza, 81,
::WOUR PRESIDENT
AMsfagY MezHezzsMZs0lS
||S5k0ODR0NlklLS0N
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION.

Published by special 4th the Presdent through
The MeCLnre NeUsbaber Syndicate
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05

While making plans for the mobiliza-
ton of motor boats and yachts in connec-
ton with the "Plattsburg Camp Afioat'
the Navy Department is making an ef-
fort to develop a standard type Of patrol
boat. This type of boat will probab bly,
be known as submarine destroyers.
Armed with from one to three-pounders
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05

17 -
by he Syndic
the which
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
THE BEST TEST
Is the Test of Time.

Years ago this Emmett resident
told Of good results from using Doan's
Kidney Pills. Now Mr. Logan con-
firms the former statement-says
there has been nc return Of the trcu-
bic. Can Emmett people ask for more
convincing testimony?
W. J. Logan, D. & C. Addition En-
NETT, says: Il was troubled by irreg-
ular action of my kidneys and when
the kidney secretions were passing,
they seemed to burn. A steady, dull!
pain in my back annoyed me and
whenever l stopped, it was almost i'm
possible for me to straighten on &C
count of sharp pains that darted thro
my kidneys. | had to work all stopped
over about seven hours day and this
made my back much worse. Two box
es of Doan's Kidney Pills fixed me
up all right" Statement given on
June Is, 1910.
LASTING RESULTS.
OVER TWO YEARS LATER, Mr..
Logan added: "All l said when l en-
dorsed Doan's Kidney Pills before,
holds good. They made permanent
cure in my case"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Logan has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Christian.

We are taking up the work as pas
tor of the Christian church in En-
NETT. Will hold the services next
Sunday at the following hours: BIZ
bic school att 10 a. m. We hope TO
have all the members of the Bible
school present. Morning worship at
II a. m, subject, Rolling Away the
Stones" Evening sermon at s D. M.
subject, Goods Plan of Redemption"
All these services will begin on time;
they will be full of life and to the
point. You are invited to attend.
Strangers will lind warm welcome.
Those who have no church home are
urged to come and have fellowship
with USE. E. Coulter, Pastor.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Daddy 'sBedtirne
The Little Bear
NtOTN- Chases His Tail
Around the Pole Star.

VAYH wants star ' asked daddy taking the ddie' on hts
" the Efadtes.
Well sit a little later
late enougb o e Little Bear"
re bitter asked Evelyn
millions Of miles and he tied the pole star and keeps
hundreds and hundreds Of years
he tired?' asked
the kiddies
tip Of he box
make his shout
be around the
he nightT Evelyn wanted
around his
kiddies
and
Will both
asked daddy
The again be and said Yes"
do
the for
the
l. Jack
Areas" daddy
said kiddies kissing daddy
hour after their
wonderful
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
A Wonderful Company.

This story hasn't missed a Grand
Army reunion for thirty years:
a group Of Sherman's men were
camped for a week near the cottage OF
widow who owned a few acres OF
poor land and a good cow. She pros
pered amazingly during our stay by
selling pies and cakes to the soldiers
and furnishing the headquarters with
milk.
The general issued most stringent or
ders against any foraging on her little
property and was decidedly angry
when the widow reported that she
could furnish no milk because the sol
diers had been milking her COW. He
hurried to the company nearest the
widows home and called the captain.
81 don't know anything about it,
the captain assured him. "but If my
men have been stealing milk 1t will be
easy to find it out-my men don't lie"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
- The
Book
A Bad Scare.


A southern man tells of a darky
named Theophilus Baxter, known as
"the champion banjo player of Ala
bama."
Wishing to afford a northern friend
an example of real darky music. a Mo
bile woman went to Bakers house
with a view TO eniSting his services
at musical function. She found his
wife instead.
Very sorry. missy" said Bakers
spouse, but Theophilus he amt playin'
de banjo any more. He jest puts in
all his time fishin' now
What led him to give up his play
ing" asked the disappointed caller.
Has he got religion?"
NO, missy, he amt got religion, but
he's done got skeered."
Scared? OF what?"
'Of dat minstrel show, honey. De
boss learns dat my ole man kin play,
an he offers him a Study job dom it
Yassum, an it skeered Theophilus so
bad dat be quit banjo playin' right
away."-New York Times.
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He summoned his bugler and ordered
him to sound the assembly The com
pany fell in and stood at attention.
The captain addressed them briefly.
telling of the complaint. ana ordered
any man who had been guilty Of milk
ing the widows COW to step to the
front
The company moved forward as one
man. except the first sergeant
The general was astOnlsbed and
somewhat curious How Is il. ser
geant." he asked. that when all the
rest have been stealing milk you re-
frained?"
General" replied the soldier. II
can't milk; held the cow"
The general turned to the captain
and saluted Captain. this is the first
company Of George Washingtons /
ever saw. Dismiss your company, sir"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08

1880 p. m. Subjects for Sunday follow
Morning, "The Church's Ministry to
Childhood" Children's Day program
at 7:3O.-A C. Lathrop, Pastor.
Baptist Notes.
The preparation for the Children s
Day program is about completed and
will be rendered Sunday evening at
1880 o'clock. 1t will be a splendid
service and will consist of attractive
songs, exercises, recitations, and en-
blematic pieces. All are invited
A goodly number of our people are
planning to attend the annual asso-
citation at Payette June 14-16. Quite
number will 90 over in autos. Are
you going?
The report to the First Baptist as
ISOLATION covering the year ending
May 81 was read on Sunday. 1t was
pleasing to note the growth and in
crease in attendance and financial
strength that has attended the years
work. In every respect the past year
has been the best yet
Sunday, June Is, will be fttingly
observed as the third anniversary of
the present pastoral relationship.
The hand of fellowship was given
to one new member on Sunday.
Preaching at Central Mesa Sunday
at p. m.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08

Governor Alexander has evidently
determined to revive the labor COM
mission, which has been in allegiance
since its organization in 1905 The
governor on Saturday appointed as
members of the commission A. W.
Laird of Potlatch, who is the general
manager of the Potlatch Lumber Com
pany, and w. J. A McVety, forman
of the Daily Statesman. The duties
of the commission under the law, was
the arbitration of labor disputes. The
commission since it was authorized in
1905 has never been called on to sit.
Nor does there seem much likelihood
of their having to do so in the near
future However, if a strike should
occur it would be the duty of the
to go to the scene and
offer its services as mediators. In
the event that this offer is accepted,
the commission forms a court of arbi-
tration by adding to it's membership
the judge of the district court.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Enouoh 10 XIII 10,

The Greek room Is usually not a
place for humOr, nor was the professor
Of Greek at the College OF the City Of
New York very humorous person.
Nevertheless the following Joke was
sprung on him. The class had just re-
turned from the chemistry room. where
they had bravely listened to a dis
course on the elements. The Greek
lesson was commenced with a history
Of 10 and her endless wanderings
Finally Professor Tisdall asked. What
did 10 die OFF, A student who had
been awakened by the question replied.
"Iodide Of potassium
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
NEWS LETTER FROM
BOISE
Resume of Events Around the
State House From Our
Special Correspondent.

At land board meeting held on
Saturday a resolution was introduced
by Secretary of State Barker calling
on Land Commissioner George A. Day
to resign that office When the resolu-
ton was put to a vote. Attorney Gen
eral Peterson and State Auditor Hus-
ton were in opposition, while Governor
Alexander joined Mr.. Barker in sup
port of the resolution. The fifth mem
sber of the board, Miss Mccoy, was
not present. Mr.. Day, whom is is
sought to dispose of, has been an en-
ployee of the state land department
ever since it's reorganization under
Governor Gooding. At first he was
used as land selector, and so far as
the southern portion of the state is
concerned, made most of the state
land selections there. With the in
auguration of Governor Brady, Mr..
Day was advanced to the land COM
missoinership, which position he has
since held. During the past two years
there has been an insistent demand OIL
the part of leading Republicans, first
and most strenuously voiced by SEN
ator Borah, that Day should be re-
moved. 1t is understood that Miss
Mccoy and Barker have always
favored such action, agreeing that the
actual beneficial reorganization of the
land department could not be ac-
complish without this being done. In
this they were opposed by Governor
Alexander and the remaining board
members, and no action was taken.
Recently the governor has approached
the other members of the board, and
the resolution on Saturday resulted
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Around the Next Bend.

You gave me the glorious advice not
to waste life. which must be lived, by
killing time, making him die a dull
death at bedtime every night. but 10
run hand in hand with him-run wher-
ever he might be going-because things
worth while might be ready to happen
around the very next bend OF the fu-
tures-From Where the Path Breaks, p"
by Captain Charles de Crespigny.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Baptist.

We heartily invite the public to
unite with US in the following SER
vices: Sunday Bible school at 10 a.
M, public worship at II a. m. and s
p. M, Young Peoples Union at z p.
m, Wednesday mid-week service at
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
PRESBYTERIAN.

Sabbath school at 10 a. m. Chris
tian Endeavor at 7 p. m. Preaching
services at IL a. m. and D. m.
Morning theme, "The Surest Thing in
the World" Evening, Glow Should
We Regard the Evangelist. You are
cordially invited to attend these SER
vices.-Stuart Mex. Hunter, Minister.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Kind Works.

Give me work 70 do
That may forget myself and find peace
in doing II for thee
Though ] am poor send me to carry some
gift to those who are poorer
Some cheer 10 those who are more lonely
Grant me the JOY TO do a kindness to one
Of thy little ones.
Henry van Dyke
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Catholic

Services at the Catholic church
Sunday, June II, beginning. of the
summer schedule services. Mass and
sermon at a. m, followed by bene-
diction.-Father F. Ries, S. NJ.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08

The state land board through the
registrar of the board has issued an
authoritative statement in regard to
what are termed the Huston farm
loans. The land board, or a majority
of the board at least, feel that an
error was committed in making this
loan, and that although no danger
exists of loss of state funds through
the loan, in the interest of regularity
it is altogether best that the money
should be refunded and the loan can
celled. This has been agreed to by
State Auditor Huston, through whose
representations the loan was made,
it being arranged that the matter will
be finally settled by July 10. The
statement as issued by the land board
calls attention to the salient facts
connected with the matter. The loan
applications from L. A. Huston 1.-THE
state auditors father, P W. Williams
and ]. S. Scott, asking for three loans
aggregating $4,000, were brought be-
fore the board on February "a. There
were present at the meeting the
governor, secretary of state and audi
tor. The state auditor had made ap-
praisement, except in the case of the
Huston application, where both Day
and l. H. Nash had appraised the
land on information and belief. The
loans were allowed by unanimous vote
Warrants were drawn on February %,
and the acting registrar also pre-
pared letter addressed to the Farm
ers & Merchants bank of Idaho Falls, |
with escrow instructions that the war
rants were not to be issued until the |
bank had been notified that title had
been passed on favorably by the state
land board. These warrants were in
closed with the letter in stamped
and sealed envelope, and the registrar
at the urgent request of State Audi
tor Huston had given the letter to him
for delivery. 1t later developed that
the three warrants in question had
been handed to the bank on February
&c by Mr.. Huston for immediate pay
ment, and that no letter of instruc-
lions was given the bank at all. The
warrants were paid by the state trea-
surer on February %, this being a
weeks before the state had passed on
the title of the land. In its explana-
ton the state land board does not at
tempt to account for the opening of
the letter to the bank and the loss
OF the inclosed letter of instructions,
it is admitted that these oc-
were during the time the
letter was in the hands of the state
auditor, who is a member of the board.
The explanation calls attention to the
fact that a fourth warrant for $4,000
n favor of T. M. Williams on account
If a farm loan was inclosed in this
etter. This warrant was alluded to
n the letter of instruction which was
lot delivered. On the back of this
warrant, as well as the other three, c
here had been written an assignment
o the Farmers & Merchants Bank of
IDAHO Falls. The 7. M. Williams war
ant was not presented to the state
reasurer for payment until March %, ;,
nd the endorsement on the back had :,
zen changed from the Farmers & ;,
ierchants bank to Anderson Brothers D
anks. The statement is made in al n
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08

most documentary form, there accom-
panying the statement copies of the
letters to and from the bank. 1t is
not supposed that any further action
will be taken.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Associated Bible Students,

Meet every Sunday at o'clock p.
m. at N. w. corner of Third and Nc
Kinley avenue.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
CHURCH NOTICES.
Latter Day Saints.

Services on Sunday as follows: Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Regular ser
vices at 2 p. m. All are invited
Geo. F. Smith, Bishop.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-06-08
Christian Science Society

Meets every Sunday morning in the
Moose hall at II o'clock. A cordial
welcome extended to all.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
MORNING GAME.

Boston, May 3o-It was a crime to lose
that morning game to the Red SoX TO
3, and yet a close analysis OF the box
score shows that while the Griffmen out
batted their rivals they also tossed a
whole lot of ragged baseball into one
hits gave the bean casters four runs in
the third frame. and four runs was
enough to win the game.
In a determined effort to overtake the
SoN, Clark Griffith used eighteen players
including a pair OF catchers, five pitchers
and four pinch hitters
Twice the Nationals filled the bases
with nobody out and the only thing that
could possibly have stopped them from
scoring actually happened. viz. double
plays, and these two-ply killers came op-
portunely for the frey hosed gang.
Fourteen hits the Nationals obtained
of the combined deliveries of Shore and
Foster. The Red Sox compiled eleven of
our young men.
When a club can score but three runs
on fourteen hits there is a dark person
lurking around the wood pile and per
haps the easiest explanation is one look
at the column reserved for left on
bases" The Nationals had fifteen ath-
letes left on the sacks. This tells the
story.
The combat itself was a freak AFFAIR.
It rained great guns during the fourth
inning driving the crowd to the shelter
ed stands, yet there was no cessation in
play. The Red SoK collected FIVE two
baggers among their assortment of slams
Nearly every safe ball hit off Harper
went for a double down near the right
field foul line.
Harper started the game in the box
for Washington and was always in trou-
BILE. Score:
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
AFTERNOON GAME.

Leonard and Boehling hooked up and
as Southpaw Joe is usually effective
against the Red Sox, the fans settled
back in their seats expectantly.
Boehling got away to a wretched start,
walking Hooper. the first man to face
him. McNally hunted and Joe threw wild
to first base. Lewis flied to Moeller but
Hobby walked and when Boehling could
not get Walkers high bounder to the
plate in time, Hooper scored.
Boehling survived the second but the
third inning was his finish and Gardner
with a three-base wallop over Moeller's
head when the bases were loaded. put
on the finishing touch. Dumont then
went to work and was not much of an
Improvement over BoehIing. Ayers pitch
ed the last two innings and held the Red
Sox scoreless.
The Nationals uncorked just one honest
to-goodness batting rally against Dutch
Leonard and this happened in the sixth
inning. Up to the sixth, Leonard had al
lowed but one hit
Moeller opened the sixth with a single
to left. Rfppy Williams doubled to right,
scoring Moeller. Milan singled. putting
Williams on third. Morgan famed. but
Joe Judge hit safely to left scoring the
big catcher. Leonard then settled down
and no more runs were scored.
Foster was the victim OF an accident
in the second inning when Boehling
gathered up Leonard's grounder and slam
med to Eddie. at third base, who turned
back Janvrin. Eddies left hand was
sprained when Janvrin slid into him and
as he could not grasp A bat, the Old Fox
substituted Rippy Williams at the far
corner. Williams handled cIeanly the only
two chances which came his way.
In order TO give John Henry a rest, Ed
Charity was sent in to catch when Du-
mont was pitching in Boston's half of
the fourth The score:
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
FOULKE, THE FAMOUS
GOAL KEEPER, DEAD

London. May So-By the death OF Will
lam Foulke. which occurred early this
month, one Of the most famous figures in
English football during the past twenty
years passed away. Born in 1874. Foulke
kept goal for Sheffield United in their
very zenith and was the outstanding flE-
ure in the team for over eleven wears.
He was given his international cap by
the English Football Association and
played against Wales in 1897 and assist
ed the English League against Scotland
in 1895 and 1900. He possessed three Eng
lish cup final medals and was the United s
custodian when they won the league
in 1875. Standing six feet
and weighing over 500 pounds. his cat
like agility between the uprights made
him a notable figure all over the coun-
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
To Hold Aquatic Carnival

Atlantic City, Y. j., May 30-The At
lantic City Aquatic Club will hold an an
niversary celebration here June Is, II, 49,
The festivities. as arranged by the At
lantic City Aquatic Club. are in part:
An automobile run (secret tine) to the
clubhouse at Mays Landing, N. j.. on
beautiful Lake Lenape; water sports in
Lake Lenape; dance on the shores of
the lake. followed by an amphibian din
ner, which will be a ulstinct novelty;
water polo contest for the championship
Of Atlantic City, and a mammoth open
ocean swim OF Atlantic City.