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Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03

@udGe's Clever Ruse Uncovered trick
cry Of Plaintiff.

Joseph Choate, the famous lawyer
related at q dinner party at Lenos
some interesting "reminiscences of ths
bar and bench.
"A striking case" said Mr.. Choata
"transpired In the SOS. It was case
OF workman who claimed to have
lost the sight of his left eye in an ex.
plosion.
Xhere was no doubt about the ex-
pfosron ami there was NO doubt that
the workman's eye had been injured.
but the physicians claimed that he
could see out of it, while he stoutly
declared that the sight was utterly
destroyed
The Judge heard all the evidence,
pro and con. Then. sending the work.
man from the court room, he said;
Get blackboard and write sen.
tence on it with green chalk. Also
get pair of spectacles with ordinary
clear glass for the lsrt eye and red
glass for the right
This. In the course Of an hour ~
so, was done. Then the workman
was brought back and he was ordered
TO put the queer glasses on.
He put them ON and the Judge said
TO him:
Turn the blackboard round and
see II you can read what Is written
THE man read the sentence without
hesitation. whereupoH the Judge said
10 him stern'y:
Your case is dismissed. You arS
an impostor You must have read that
sentence with your left eye. for the
red glass over the right ons turned
the green writing black and made IL
quite invisible on the blackboard
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
carelessness About Firearms.

A few days ago at Brockton, Mass.
q 6-year-old child blew a mans head
off with shotgun; at Bangor, Me-
a small boy killed his infant sister
with load OF shot, and similar occur
rences have recently been reported
from other places. Ninety-nine per
cent of gun accidents might have been
avoided by the exercise of a small
symptom of common sense The chill
dren referred to In the dispatches
lound the guns in their homes and the
guns were loaded. To keep a loaded
gun in the house is next to criminal
carelessness. To keep loaded gun IN
the house where there are children u
idiotic-~-Washingto Star.
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03

Bnenciled linen makes very good
case for photographs II book is not
wanted. The case folds and looks like
a book cover, but inside are pockets
Of different size for the various Pic
lures. A stencilpd border OF plain col,
or around the edge, with a design Ia
the center ia sufficient decoration
Gray linen or crash are excellent ma4
terials to use, as they are very dur
abba
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
Unkjnd Succession.

Ladies and gentlemen, said the
manager. before the curtain. "it Ii
my unpleasant duty to inform you
that MIR. c., the star comedian,
owing to illness, will not be able te
appear tonight His system has had
n severe shock, and he is suffering
from nervous prostration," What's
the matter" shouted one OF the gods
from the gallery. "Did ye pay him in
advance?"
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
Human Nature.

why is It," asked the curious guest
that poor men usually give larger
tips than rich men?" We'll, suh,"
said the waiter, who was something
of philosopher as well, looks to me
like de po' man don't want nobody to
and out he's po', and de rich man dca't
want nobody to find out he's rich.
Youths Companion.
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
sugar In Diet.

Speaking Of the Importance OF
sugar in childrens diet, DR.. Woods
Hutchinson says: ''1t Ii not teunlikely
that the almost universal and de.
voutly to be thankful for lack OF crav.
ing for alcohol In children and In
women is due largely to the sweet
tooth possessed by them and their in.
diligence In candy. cakes, fruit, Ice
creams and sweetmeats generally"
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
TO Make Tires Of paner.

Experiments have recently been
made in Europe looking to the utiliaa.
tion of paper in the manufacture Of
pneumatic tires, tests recently macs
having convinced the experimentera
that paper has the strength of metal,
she elasticity Of rubber, and a cheap
ness that 10 to be found In neither OF
these materials: all important quail
tiles.
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
Slow Suicide.

"The entirely self-centered man Id
always man slowly killing himself
Bachelors do not usually live
as long az married men; yet no OBJ
server OF the world would maintain
that bachelors really take less care
Of themselves. No. they are always
taking care of themselves, and 1t is
the care that shortens their lives ''--
Elm Cotton Wool" by w. B. Maxwell
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
NoIseiess Gun for KILLING Horses.

A curious horse-killing gun used in
England to kill horses which have
been injured 10 now being adopted by
American anti-cruelty societies be-
cause Of its noiselessness and surety
of action. BY slight blow q bullet
is noiselessly driven into the brain of
the animal, killing it instantly, with-
out q sound TO attract attention Ia d
city street
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
Had 10 Know the Time,

Il understand" said the Judge, shat
you stole the watch Of the doctor who
had just written a prescription for
you at the free dispensary. What
have you TO say to this charger"
We'll. your honor" said the prisoner.
at is true, but I found myself In a
hole. His prescription said spoonful
svery hour. and had no watch"
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
ELFEGO EACA,

Attorney and Councillor at Law,
ALBUQUERQUE. NEW MEN
Will be present at all temrs of Court 8
Bernalillo, Valencia Socorro and SIZE
ra Counties.
Deal in good Gold, Silver and Coppn
Mining Propertiesin New Mexico.
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03

0fi3e: Room 26, Armijo Buidia
Cor. 3rd St. and Railroad Ave. Praetie
in the Supreme Courts OF New Mex
and Texas
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
Both Were Learning,

'T never had any idea that nne had
20 learn so much after marriage. My
rnily is learning tc cook and J IN
learning TO eat"-Lustige Blaetter.
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
The crux.

She-'Do you believe a man knows
when he is In lover" He--"Yes; and
he doesn't know anything else. -
Judge.
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
Ingenious Excuse.

A teamster charged with overload
ing his horse was asked how heavy "a
load he had on his van. About
ton" he replied. but 1t was all light
stuff"
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
Not of.an. In Fact.

Fame is a bubble; but it ls not sl.
ways the hardest blower that attains
it.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10

NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU
FIGHT, MAKE UP FOR THE
COSTUME BALL
BY Margaret Mason
On Monday she was a sanity nun,
On Tuesday a Carmen bold,
On Wednesday she was the harem's
pride
In wells and an anklet gold;
On Thursday night in cheeseclOth
scarf
She went as a piece Of cheese,
SOn Friday night as "The Breath of
Spring"
She started to sneeze and sneeze;
Saturday found her a Red Cross
nurse,
Most terribly cross and red,
For after a week of costume balls
She really was almost dead;
But even then on the Sabbath morn
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10
TODAY IN ILLINOIS HISTORY

March 10, 1s49.-Ilinois river was
still rising. It had risen 6 inches
within "A hours. The water was 6
inches over the town of Naples.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10

The beings that can leap the
greatest distance in proportion with
their sizes are the flea and the grass
hopper. The former can hop over an
obstacle 500 times it's height, which
is the same as if a man could hop
over a mountain 5000 feet high. A
grasshopper can jump 200 times its
length,
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

DeRue Bros. Ideal Minstrels take
great pleasure in presenting to the
amusement going public of Smyrna
"elr crowning event of 20 successful
years on the road. All new wardrobe
sno new scenery. The beautiful new
arSt part. entitled: Zone Flag, One
country" All the warning nations
VIII appear in their native uniforms
sa'uting Uncle Sam. This should be
Ieen oy every man. woman and child
" VIII surely stir TIE blood of all true
americans. Everywhere DeRue Bros.
ua'e appeared the press and public
aase proclaimed them the hest Minis
"el SHOW on the road. This popula.
~''action will make their annual bov
1IA' wednesday evening, Novembe
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter F. Keith.
who recently sold their ice cream and
confectionery business to Mr.. Harry
W. Sherwood, moved last week to
the Alexander G. Cummins property
on Main street and are succeeded bv
Mr.. Sherwood and his family who will
occupy the nicely appointed fat over
the store. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert II.
Denney, who occupied the Alex. G.
Cummins property, moved to the Mrs.
John P. Collins property few doors
above on the same street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Tucker, of
Wilmington. were visitors to Smyrna
last week to see the property of Mrs.
]. Allen Moore on Commerce street
which they purchased. They will
get possession December the first and
contemplate soon moving back to
Smyrna.
Mr.. W. B. Megesr, of Wilmington,
was in Smyrna last Saturday looking
after the sale of the old Megear
homestead. He was warmly greeted
by his old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Homer Smith, of
Philadelphia, were weekend visitors
of Mrs. Emily Smith and Mrs. Elva
McCausland.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Irving Walls, of
Wilmington, are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth on Thursday morn
ing last of fine little baby girl.
Miss Mary Riggs. who recently
resigned her position with j. E. De.
Ford Deartment Store to take up q
course of study in typewriting anC
stenography at Dover, was a visitor
to Smyrna last week.
Miss Edith HAZEL has returned from
a motor trip to Philadelphia with Mr.
and Mrs. Reynolds Clough and Miss
Mary Riggs.
Mrs. W. o. Hoffecker has returned
from Philadelphia where she went t
see her sister, Miss Carrie Hance,
who was recently operated upon at tn
Jefferson Hospital.
MIR. and Mrs. Clarence B. Raymond
who have been spending the summer
at "Waubeek, their cottage at Kill
bonrn, Wis, are now visiting rela
tives in Milwaukee on their wa
home.
Miss Margaret Postles left las
week for Macon, Ca, to resume he
! position after delightful visit homf
Mr.. and Mrs. John Myers, of Cam
den, N. j., have returned from a Visi
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Nc
Cawley. Mr.. Marshall Walker. ais
of Camden, spent Sunday with MI
and Mrs. McCawley.
Miss Edith Marvel. of near Smyrna
, returned home last Monday from a te
q days visit to Marshallton.
Rev. C. w. Prettyman, of Carlisl
Pa, former pastor of Asbury M.
:, Church. is greeting his old friends
!, Smyrna.
Mrs. H. A. Bounds and son, of M
> Airy, Pa, have been spending sever
:, days with her parents, Mr.. and MI
: Benjamin F. Middleton.
Mrs. Alexine Thompson. of Dove
- was a visitor the past week of Nh
= John VanGasken and Miss Ma
English.
Miss Marcella Thomas, of Chests
= town. Md, is visiting Miss Hell
D. Hudson.
on Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Tschudy,
I'M Philadelphia, motored to Smyrna Z
st spent the week end with Mr.. Tschud
OF mother and sisters.
n Mrs. M. E. Stern, of Philadelph
Z. is visiting Miss Clara FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
Pair Of Mules
WILLIAM PLEALANTON.
oh, pearI
D. P. Hutchinson, Auc.

Oh, DearI
Aunt Elvira rushed into the house.
hysterical.
"Pve lost my hearingl" she shouted.
"You haveT' her frightened sister
shouted back; "how do you known :,
"See that man out there playing tnat
hand organ2 Well, can't hear a
single notel' and Aunt Elvira wepe
afresh.
'aThat's a moving picture photogra-
pher at work. snapped her sister.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

Persons who now have 81 per cent.
Liberty Loan Bonds in their posse
.i,r should Immediately carry them
:, the bank from whom they received
tbs bonds, and have them exchanged
t,r issues of a per cent. bonds.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

r..sc D. Berry, who recently sold
l., bungalow for a home for Mr.. and
u, ~. Foster DeFord, has purchased
.sa A Curry property on Delaware street.
~ -. IN tenure of Horace David.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

The Times Office closes at noon
.verv Saturday. Our patrons desiring
n renew their subscriptions or leave
or5ers for job work will do US favor
n attend to these matters during the
tuIl work days of the week or Satur-
dsy morning. adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
eood Bill on at the Opera House

1000 Bill on at the Opera House
Manager Mark McManus of the
Suyrna Opera House, who is ever
tuAlOuS to give Smyrna the best that
gong has some fine attractions
D.OAeo for the future. Tomorrow
s"S Snt' Alice Brady will appear as
...'y De'Sy Ross" play of historic
Cg SCe.'lng that none should miss. Next
.s'. ''uruay night Dustin Farnum, the
prsOfated pas actor, will appear as "The
a;11 a'SOn Of Panamint, and Tuesday
np SUI next, Marie Osborn will i'm.
'Onate ~ Captain Kiddo." " Note
LOT this and coming attractions.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

ueEKLY INFORMATION. The
~ # the label or wrapper of this
o''' - miII show the time up to which
r,r i,,rr subscription is paid.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

Register of Wills Ernest B. Raugh-
ley has issued letters testamentary on
the following estates: OF DR.. William
Hooper, Kenton, to Equitable Trust
Company; of William Driver, of
Camden, to Lizzie Drysden; Of Tim
othY Scanlon. Dover, to Catherine C.
flnnegan; of DR.. James E. Carroll,
Dover, to George A, Carroll; of Mrs.
Leanda A. Danner to Victor +. and
Alfred N. Dsnner. Also letters of
administration on estates of Benjamin
I. Jacobs to Elizabeth Jacobs; Ed
ward l. Finnegan to Catherine C.
flnnegan; Absolom Saunders, Ches.
void, to Elmira Saunders.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

By responding to a fire Monday
evening on the large apple farm of H.
Ridgely Harrington, at Cowgill's Cor
uer, nearly four miles east of Dover.
the Robbins Hose Company yesterday
received check of $50 from Mr..
harrington as an appreciation of SER
vices rendered. The only damage
done was the burning of a feather bed
in an upper room of the house.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
Bank Stock For Sale

All or any part of Is Shares of the Cap
;tal Stack of the National Bank of Smyrna.
Address. "B," care Smyrna Times.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

NJ Leon Jones and Mr. John Z.
y.rveI. of near town, have purchased
,o1o model Emerson touring cars Of
Geo. D. Wright & Son.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
FARMERS

Do not let the weevil destroy your
wheat when it is worth as much as it
is to-day, we have Carbon Bisulphide
in any quantity desired. SWANS
Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

A conference on Social Work is
scheduled for this week. November
+ s and 9, at the Hotel DUPONT. Will
mington. Addresses by people prom
ipent in all lines of welfare work will
be made and those interested should
embrace the opportunity Of attending.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07

Howard NJ. Buckson. cashier of
Delaware Trust Company, of Dover,
has been elected recorder Of Diamond
Lodge, No. 9. A. o. U. W., to sue
ceed the late DR.. James E Carroll,
Who held the position for more than
thirty years.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
ChrySanthemumS
FOR SALE
Mrs. B. F. MIDDLETON,
West Commerce ST., Smyrna
FOR SALE

Our Whooping Cough Syrup for
Whooping Cough, Coughs and Colds.
Nothing better, so cents a bottle.
SWANS Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
FOR SALE

Pure S. c. White Leghorn Cock
erels. 250-286 Egg Strain. Prices,
SO and S..
HENRY C. WEBB,
Forest, Del.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
eNYRNA AND VICINITY

=. Items of General Interest Gath
'''' cred During the Week
D,o,t forget the supper at St. Peters
DOn n to.morrow. : Thursday night. -
adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-07
Eemale Nurse or Attendant

for a Sanitarium for nervous and mental
diseases. Salary $22 month, with board
and laundry. Address.
s, LORD SANITARIUM.
Stamford, Conn.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16
TEAMS READY

CONTINUED from page ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16
GROWERS AND BOX
MAKERS IN CLASH

Al the conference OF northwest
ern apple growers and box manufac-
turers held at Portland yesterday
under the auspices OF Oregon Food
Administrator w. II. Aver. several
of the growers complained OF what
was called a combination or trust
governing the supply OF box shook,
II was stated by II. Il. McElroy OF
Boise, Idaho. that the growers who
were not in on" the inner circle
had been given to understand that
II they did not buy their boxes from
the central selling agency and per
nit their crops to be handled
through the commission men, they
would not get any boxes.
Influence OF strikes in certain sec
tions OF western Washington. short
age OF labor and demand for other
merchandise boxes have their gen
eral effect on the box shortage sit
uation. II was explained. The saw
mills. in many instances, had not
been running full time and they are
already far behind In the deliveries.
At certain mills the conditions were
said TO be more promising.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16
WOMEN list FOR SERVICE
CONTINUED from page l.)

services In any capacity or not. II
they do not feel justified In offer
ing to help in any war work. II
needed, they should register and set
that fact ON the registration cards.
II they are unwilling to leave
Grants Pass but could give an hour
or so q week to war work here at
home. they should register and state
that fact.
II they are willing to train for a
specific war service which they do
not feel qualified to render at this
time. they should register and state
that fact.
The few who might be willing "a
leave home II the government had
any need for their SO. doing. could
state such willingness and the kind
OF service they are qualified to rem
der on their registration cards.
Let II be distinctly understood
that this registration does not obli
gate any woman to do anything a
any time. but II she voluntaril,
states in her registration that sh'
is willing TO do so and so, u called
upon. she should hold herself II
readiness to give that service.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16

street between street and the
Southern Pacific railway.
Miss Alma Wolfe. captain, Mrs. j.
C. Bigger and Mrs. o. S. Blanchard,
the district west OF Sixth street,
between A street and the Southern
Pacific railway.
Mrs. d. b. Reynolds, captain: Miss
Minnie l.. Tuifs and Mrs. C. p. Fer
rin,--the district east OF Sixth street
between A street and the Southern
Pacific railway.
Mrs. A. B. Pratt. captain; Mrs. c.
Miller and Mrs. A. ]. Green. the
district west OF Sixth and North OF
A street.
Miss Maude Barnes, captain: Miss
Ethel Bocock and Mrs. James Hood
the district east OF Sixth street
and north OF A street.
Rural district west OF Grants Pass
is assigned to team OF which Mrs
Geo. Eaton is captain. with Mrs. II
T. Hull and Mrs. U. l.. Epson as
her team mates.
Tuesday. September IS, has beer
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16
A SUGGESTION

Few OF the citizens Of Josephine
county appreciate the interesting
and unique pioneer history nf south
ern Oregon. The older residents fail
to appreciate how interesting It Is
because they were part OF II and
cannot Judge It from an !mpersonal
viewpoint. Most of the newcomers
do not know it and the few who are
acquainted with It have heard II
discussed in commonplace way.
The pioneer history OF this sec
ton OF the state is as interesting
as that OF any section of the con-
tinent. II is replete with stories of
adventure and heroism. hardship.
conquering OF difficulties, fabulous
success by individuals, Indian
treachery and Indian helpfulness.
How many know that the first
electoral recall in the history OF Ore
gon, IL not in the history of the
United States was ut Jacksonville?
How many know the story OF gather
ing every woman in Jackson county
into a log blockade to defend them
against Indians? How many know
Of the times when miners paid a
dollar apiece for bringing letters by
stage from San Francisco? The sec
ton is filled with such memories.
We have reached the day when
many OF those who know the stories
OF pioneer days from experience and
by hearing them from the lips OF
their parents, are passing to- the
great beyond. A few years delay
and many OF those stories will be
lost to posterity. They richly de-
serve perpetuation.
There should be central place,
both in Jackson and Josephine coun-
ties. for the gathering. indexing and
storing Of records and relics OF the
pioneer era. In lieu OF other pro-
visions, the public library might be
used for this purpose. The expense
would be very slight. A commit
tee could be appointed to solicit
such relics and data, Possibly a
little expense in the way of supply
ing stenographic service should be
provided.
Some time most interesting vol
umes will be published on early
southern Oregon history. The ma
terial should be on hand and au
thentic.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16

chosen M the day for this library
FUND campaign, On that day the COM
mittees will undertake TO visit every
home and business house In the city
with these subscription lists. Citl-
sens will be asked to subscribe and
pay their donations to the commit
tee at the time OF subscription. Any
who may be overlooked are request
cd to phone their names and the
amounts OF their offerings to the
Chamber OF Commerce,
ON Wednesday noon the various
teams will meet at a luncheon ut tho
Chamber OF Commerce rooms whom
reports viii be made by tho various
team captains. As u keen rivalry
has already developed among the
workers, these reports viii he most
Interesting,
The names OF the donors to this
fund will be published In the
Courier as soon as the lists are com.
plcted,
The chairman Of the committee is
writing to persons In each OF the
rural communities OF the county
asking that they solicit subscrip-
tions In their respective communities
and report to the committee here,
Any person In any OF the rural COM
munities OF the county interested In
this laudable work. Is invited to COM
munlcate by letter or telephone to
the Chamber Of Commerce and re-
ceive instructions,
The gathering Friday afternoon
voiced a determination that Jose
phine county should be the first
county In the state to raise Its al
lotment. The committees are coins
at their work with that spirit ant
determination.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16
M[DFORD DISTRICT
VOTES upon WATER

An election was held yesterday in
the Medford district to determine
whether an irrigation district should
be formed. The area embraced
within the proposed district COM
prises the irrigable lands below
the surveyed line OF the socallcd
nighttime canal and above the pres
ent supply-canal OF the Rogue River
Valley Canal Company.
This Is the second attempt at the
organization OF this district The
move Is being contested rather BIT
terly by few OF the larger and less
progressive land owners. but the
present unusually dry season, to-
gether with the attention given to
sugar beets in that section, makes
It appear probable that the district
will be formed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-16
WAR FOOD SURVEY
OF NATION TAKEN

That the government considers
the food situation OF the United
States serious problem, is shown
by the fact that the food admins
tration Is now making war emer-
gency food survey Of the country.
Over one hundred homes in Ore
gon will be included In this survey.
Miss Anne Mccormick, representing
the government in carrying on the
food conservation campaign In jack
son and Josphine counties, has plac-
ed 20 OF these surveys in the homes
Of her district. An effort was made
to select homes representative OF
the different classes of citizens. la
ter on, II the food question becomes
more serious, the survey may ex-
tend TO every home in the nation.
The purpose OF this food survey
Is to determine the amount Of food
on hand in the homes throughout
the nation, and to form an estimate
OF the, daily consumption OF food.
Every woman assisting In making
this food survey ls rendering the
government a valuable service.