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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05
WHY NOT SKATE ON GLASS7
Science Explains Why Any Smooth
Surface Will Not Answer Purpose
as Well as Ice.

Why is it that steel skates glide so
readily over an ice surface? The
structure of the Ice does not explain
this phenomenon. Nor does this mode
of locomotion depend on the smooth
ness of the ice-Sheet. Glass may be
had with q very smooth surface, but
it would be very poor stuff to skate on
lie available. The sport of ice skating
depends on the fact that water ex-
pands on freezing; for, since ice Is OF
greater bulk than water. any force that
tends to reduce its bulk will also tend
to change 1t back to water. AS the
whole weight of the skater rests with
each stroke On the narrow, sharp edge
of his skate, 1t follows that a quite
large pressure is exerted on very
small area Of the ice surface. The re-
suit Is that the Ice melts and the
skater glides forward on a film OF wa
ter of the width of pencil-line, which
Immediately refreezes after the skate
edge has passed.
The colder the Ice the greater must
De pTeSSuEC W UEIAS ~ W SaS AA~~s
ing point, hence the fact that on very
cold ice 1t is difficult to make the
skates 'bite." In any. event only q
slight amount of melting takes place,
for it requires about 1000 pounds OF
pressure to the square inch to reduce
the melting point by one degree cent?
grade. This may seem high pressure
to be exerted by skater. yet when 1t
is remembered that the edge of skate
Ia only a very small fraction OF a
square inch in area, and that Ice Is
| seldom very much colder than the
freezing point (since there'is usually
water below the ice sheet at 81
Fahrenheit waiting to be cooled
to the freezing point). it will be
appreciated that this explanation Is
quite reasonable.-O. ID. Won Engeln II
Harper's Magazine.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05

Just where and how far the design
ers of women's clothes are going In
their strivings for something new, no
one knows, but they are on their way.
To prove 1t, here is a new coat-dress
which we can easily forgive for keep
ing us guessing as to whether 1t is a
dress or not, because 1t is so pretty
rand so full of style. There is provo
cation for quarrel as to whether 1t Is
rightly called dress or not, but its
designers have so named 1t and we
will take their word for 1t.
1t is made of one of the new weaves
I'm silk In a heavy crepe effect and
hangs straight from shoulder to hem.
There Is no definition of the waist
line, but lest its lines depart from
their straight and narrow way, belt
of the material holds them so that
they cannot flow outward. The belt
crosses at the front and fastens to the
body Of the dress at each side. All
the way down the front pearl buttons
attend strictly to the business OF max
ing the straightness OF the frock
emphatic.
Everything has real pockets this
spring. and this dress is provided with
one at each side In the style OF a coat.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05

She sent an emergency call, and just
in the nick of time parcel Of "gran.
ulated sugar" arrived.
1t was duly served, and the first
woman to put it into her tea partook
generously. Being guest, she drank
the tea without immediate complaint,
sacrificing her feelings in behalf OF
politeness. The next woman to parti'
cipate, being a regular habitue, did
not hesitate to protest that there was
something wrong with the sugar. An
examination developed that it was
something other than sugar, the con-
clusion being that it was apparently
a washing powder.
The polite guest who had taken
liberal dose hurried home with mis-
givings as to what might happen to
her. Later, a detailed investigation
proved that the sugar" was in fact
five pounds of EPSON salts. The polite
guest has not since been heard from.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05

support of the pear tree as she recog-
nized Merwin Burritt. She saw his
strong fist drive out and her would-be
captor went senseless to the ground.
Mr.. Driscoll was grateful man
when, one hour later, in the peace and
quiet of his room they went over the
exciting incidents Of the evening. The
robbers had been Jailed, and the incl
dent had drawn those three immeas-
urably closer together.
So much so, in fact, that before the
week was out Mr.. Driscoll insisted up
on financing Burritt in his inventions
and Nance had been invited not only
into the new business combination. but
also to become the partner for life of
the man she had learned to love.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05
Feminine Defense.

"you gotta hand it to UNISON" said
the fat plumber, for pulling off new
stunts"
"What's Unison been doing noW!'
the thin carpenter inquired.
'He was going to put lady boxers
show on the road"
"You say he was going to do itY'
"Yep. But he had to change MS
plans?"
"WhyY
zone rehearsal proved the plan to be
entirely impossible"
"Impossible?"
"Yep. 1t wouldn't work at all"
"But l can't understand why
I'll tell you. He got a bunch OF
girls to tackle the job, all right"
"Uh, huh"
"But every time they got warmed up
In q boxing bout they insisted on tear
ing off the gloves and pulling hair"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05

"Where is it?'
"My daughter has II. I'm telling you
the truth. Don't! don't!" as the knife
was more viciously jabbed towards
him.
Maybe he's telling the truth, Jim?"
suggested its possessOr.
SIS that herr" and the other jumped
for the doorway, discovering Nance.
She had, indeed, the key in question,
and now realized that these ruftians
must have heard Of her father having
a large sum in the house and were bent
on securing it. Her idea was tospre-
vent their possession of the key, as
also to reach the nearest house to give
the alarm.
The man who had discovered her
proximity dashed after her speedily.
Nance started across the garden in the
direction of the Dyson home. She
realized that her pursuer was close on
her trail. He would soon overtake her.
Nance uttered one frantic, ringing
scream and suddenly made dash for
the forked pole resting against the pear
tree. She seized 1t, she poised it. She
held it level and directed it's pronged
end directly against her onrushing en-
envy.
ouch! Thunder" he gasped, and
receded promptly, his hand pressed to
his side, where the fork points had
penetrated. Nance pressed the assault.
She made a new jab and the man went
PROSTATE, bowling for help from his
companion.
The latter came rushing out. In her
trepidation and excitement Nance had
dropped the pole. She was too weak
and overcome to run. He made for
her. She was well-nigh to the fainting
point.
Suddenly a new figure shot across
her range of vision. She leaned to the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05

character must represent a sentence
for each is followed by period. We
are left to wonder whether these char
acters might be translated into q
maidens prayer or not, and might go
on speculating IL 1t were not for an
other pair Of splendid Chinese tas-
sells. These are In green silk. with ex-
ouisitely made colored heads, and they
,ure the mind away from all else.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05
fiji. 2z;=a,A
New Neckwear.

On ultra-fashionable gowns, collars
do not stand up or turn over; they
e,mnly do not exist. While every
woman may not accept this verdict IL
20 well that she should know about It.
r. she wears collars she must re-
r,amher that the neck line Is always
f,at The square cape collar is out OF
Fashion whenever a collar is boned
AZ the back today 1t must be pulled
down snugly to the front. so that the
atarial never leaves the neck.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05
Walked Is Blocks In Niehtshirt.

Seattle, Wash.-Dennis Scaliy arose
from his bed on one of the coolest
nights Of the year and walked Is
squares, clad only In his nightshirt.
Scally complained Of cold feet when
ha arrived home after the Journey.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05
"SUCKER" MAKES $40
THEN TELLS POLICE

Los Angeles.-Meeting two
affable strangers, who told him
how he could win big money on
horse races, William Balfour of
Bisbee, Ariz., reluctantly put up
81. The strangers soon return
ed to him with $40 winnings
and suggested that he put up a
big bet. Balfour, however, not
so gullibIe as he had been
judged, walked blithely away
and then reported the matter to
the police.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-05

Clothespins will not freeze to tne
line If they are first boiled In strooa
salt water and then dr1eds
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-07-12
Commissioners n seaalon.

The board of county commits
sioners convened in regular SEES.
sion at the court house IN this city
Monday and, besides takig care az
the usual gist OF accounts, have de.
voted a greater part Of the term 10
road business. All members Of the
board have been present through
out the session, which win be
brought to a close Friday.
H. w. Long was appointed jus.
tiee of the peace and Chas, Rnry
constable for Mohler precinct.
The Selway county returns, in
Lewis county, were eanvaSsed and
the total vote was found 10 he 8
for and PAL against the creation
of the county.
Auto licenses collected in the
county for the months Of May and
June aggregated 81. 7630l appcr-
toned as follows; State. $69074 !;
general road fund, $l26S % Cen
trail Highway district, $533.75 7;
Kaniiah Highway district. $l26.27 7;
Evergreen Highway district. Si44.
On Tuesday road fund accounts
were allowed 10 the amount Of
S44424.
An order was placed FOR another
carload Of steel eulveFts.
On Wednesday the board went
10 Grangeville to confer with the
idaho county board on joint road
construction at Lawyers canyon.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-07-12
Give Fine Musicale.

An audience OF Nezperce music
lovers was very highly entcrtaili'
ed at the opera houA Tuesday ey-
ening by Mr.. Robert b. Akin, the
popular bass-barit0ne singer OF
Seattle, and Miss Edith Wright,
the pianist Of very marked ability
Of this city.
The program, which extended
through an hour aud half, con-
sisted OF a pleasing variety Of 70.
cal selections by Dir. Akin, open
ing with America" By the au-
dienee, led by Mr.. Akin, and clos
ing with 'The Star Spangleel
Banner. Besides rendering the
piano Accomplishments for each
vocal number, Miss Wright pleas
ed the audience with the ''Nalsc
in T., which was so well reeeiv-
ed that am encore was required ;
and her piano solo, Variations.
also brought liberal applause.
Mr.. Akin is a singer Of unusual
ability, with a voice Of wonderful
quality which has been trained 70
a nicely and smOothness that
make listening 10 his songs a rare
pleasure indeed.
The net proceeds Of the enter
tainment were given 10 the local
Red Cross organization.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-07-12

$. +. Smith, ono Of the best
known pioneers Of this section,
died at his home in this ely al one
o'clock this morning. A. the re-
suit Of an illness which started
some five weeks ago with q stroke
Of paralysis. The deceased was
IS years Of age. aud leaves a wi.
dow, two Sons. Harry T., Of this
city, and Fred, Of Spokane, and
two daughters in California. To
these the many friends Of this
good man extend deepest sympa-
thy.
The funeral ssill be conducted
from the Brethren church at 2 90
p m Friday by Rev. T. II. Fcrtig.
of the Methodist church, and in.
terment viii be wgde IN the Nez.
perez cemetery. The following
longtime friends os the departed
will act as pail bearers: P. NJ.
Harding, r w. Cargill. Phillip
Lchr, Sanford Staplcton, NJ. u.
DcMondc and r. A. wester.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-07-12
Christian Church Meetings Arouse
Interest.

Meetings are being held every
evening. The Sunday school and
Christian EndeavOr Society will
meet at the usual hours on Sun.
day. Mr.. Slimp will preach az
both services on that day.
The meetings are showing good
interest. Mr.. Smith already has a
good chorus and under his leader
ship it will furnish splendid music
and present some special numbers
in few days. III you sing you
can help and be helped BY a man
who is thoroughly trained in mu-
sic. Why not join the chorusg
Mr. Slimp breaches a good Cos.
pei sermon in a spirit Of honest
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-07-12

charge of the Illicit traffic IN II
qnors. A miniature brewery was
seemingly their hobby, and the oil
ficials found at the Sollinger place
rs gallons of beer and a quantity
of malt.
O. ]. Miller, the Lewis county
distributor OF Dodge ears, reeely-
ed a car load of these machines at
Nezperee Tuesday and they were
delivered yesterday to the follow
ing gentlemen: G. Jarbo, kamiah
Preston Smith, Steele; Freeman
Syron, Nezperce; c. &. Agee,
N0llmer al Il. A. Simmons, Noll-
mer. Mr.. Miller has five more
orders pending. and is expecting
the early arrival of two more ear
loads Of these very popular autos,
! Some excitement was raised AZ
/ Winchester ON Thursday night Of
last week, when an attempt was
made by a couple of unknown men
TO pass the guards at the big mill
plant Of the Craig Mountain Lnm-
Der Co. Several shots were fired
at the intruders by the guards,
but without effect, and they made
| a hurried retreat. Sheriff Paige
has been over there a couple Of
times this week and reports condi-
tiOns quiet The mill IS shut
down. and advantage is being tax
en- Of this to make some needed
repairs.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-07-12
LOCAL NEWS.

/. S. Billow left Sunday for an
extended visit with his children
at Galarneauville, Alta.
FOR SALE Mounted derrick
table. +. A. Guard, on Donald
son place west Of AIohler.
Mrs. Robert Moser and daugh-
ter returned last night from a Wis
II with relatives in the Palouse
country.
Mrs. Sue L. Bywaters and son,
lyons, autoed over to llo today
tn join DR.. and Mrs. II. Il. Dunlap
III a picnic party.
Miss Retta Il. Martin, county
superintendent of schools, is
spending a vacation at Portland
ana other coast points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert b. Akin,
of Seattle, were guests at the home
of his brother, DIR. w. Akin, In
this city the first of the week, de-
parting Wednesday morning.
A meeting Of those interested in
caring for the Nezperce cemetery
will be held in the Fraternal Hall
at 4 p. m. Saturday for the pur-
pose of organizing a Cemetery AS
ISOLATION.
Watch out for the McFadden
sale Of fine dairy cattle on the
last day of the stock show in this
city, by III. G. Cranke, the auc-
tioneer. Some great offerings in
the bunch.
III. A. Odekirk returned last
Thursday from week s visit 1T
Kendriek. He was accompanied
by his niece, Blanche Henlway,
and his mother, Mrs. John Wins
crs, of Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Brown
field and children returned Tues
day from a very pleasant week 5
auto tour of the Palouse country,
where they visited numerous rel
atives and old friends.
A big X. of p. picnic will be
held at the Bean crossing in Law
yer's canyon on Sunday, July Is,
in which the lodges Of Grange
vile, Cottonwood, llo, Vollmer
and Nezperce win participate
Coming with Max Under at The
Artie "The Night Workers." a
story of the newspaper and the
men who get the news. This is one
Of the latest X. +. $. f. releases
and includes such stars as Jack
Gardner, supporting the great
screen actress, Marguerite CLAY
ton.
A letter from w. L. Ledbetter,
who is with James Wimpy in Spo-
kane, states that the latter had a
cataract removed from his right
eye and is making very satisfac-
tory Improvement the doctor hav-
ing given him assurance that his
eye troubles would be entirely re-
moved.
ID. f. Hodge and A II. Over
smith, of Moscow, stopped over in
Nezperee last night, while on their
way home from Grangeville and
other Camas prairie points. They
were pleased to see crop condi-
tions looking so good in this see
ton and stated that ours surpas-
ses the Palouse and Big Bend
countries by long odds this sea
son.
Henry Sollinger and John Seibl
both Irish-were ar
rested at the formers place Z
miles northwest Of Grangeville
last week and have been turned
over to u. s. authorities on the
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-07-12

messages are filled with spiritual
truth and illustrated IN the most
practical way Every service has
"A definite purpose. NO time ~
lost. Everything goes, the first %
the last song.
You are especially invited 70
meet these men and attend all the
meetings. The evening services
will begin at eight o'clock. Come
and bring others.
y. NJ. Flinn. Minister.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-07-12
ban Nm


Dependency Is often caused by
indigestion and constipation. and
quickly disappears when Cham
berlain's Tablets are taken. These
tablets strengthen the digestion
and move the bowels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-09
R|CHMOND's VOTE TO Be
CANVASSED TO-DAY
Official Figures t. Settle All Doubt
as to Fifth Place for House
OF Delegates.
TREsNoN WINS REELECTION
On Face OF Returns, He Has Lead Of
201 Votes Over T. Peter Howle.
Mercer and Satterficld Are Easy
Winners.

Richmond's vote IN the Democratic
Primary OH Tuesday. will be officially
cahvassed this afternoon by the Board
of Election commissioners Tho rec
ords are now In the custody of the
clerk of the Hastings Court. under
seal. and will DO delivered to the
chairman Of the board on demand.
The canvass Of the vote is not eX-
pected to make IN material change
in the standing OF any %cadidate. as
tho figures complied unomcially leave
little room for doubt. The nearest
approach to n chance for a reversal tx
in the race for the Commissioner OF
Revenue. but tho incumbent Henry
l.. TreSnon. on the face of the unofficial
returns. has Il lead OF 261 over his
rival. 7. Peter Howle.
The fight for the Ilousc OF Delegates
is apparently settled with Edward r.
Fuller. Richard NJ. Darlington, AL
bert .. Boschen, James w. Price and
j. Z. Jones. as the winners.
LOCAL FIGHT IS DE.TWEEN
TRESNON Nj IIOwLE
Locally. tho only contest OF interest
was that between TreSnon and lIowle.
With two precincts missing, the can
didates were running neck and neck.
but the results from the last precinct
turned the tide of victory to the in
cumbent, who onco before defeated
liowle for the same position. Sheriff
Herbert Mercer and City Sergeant
John l.. Satterfeld were returned to
Office by large majorities.
me defeat Of Captain William NJ.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-09
SATURDAY NIGHT
NO LONGER FEARED:
CAL0TABs JOY
ID Delightful Liver Cleansing
Without the Slightest I'm.
pieasantness or Danger-New
CalOmel Tablet q Wonder.
For Meetings. Lawn Parties. Weddings
etc.
RoNlCK MILLER FURNITURE CO.,
ITO West broad Street.
MndIkon atG-

Everybody is looking better. feeling
better and doing better since Calotabs.
the d~e-nauseated calomel tablet. has
como Into general use. For bilious
ness. constipation and indigestion the
new calomel tablet is n wonder-not
the slightest u~npleasantncss. yet all Of
the liver-cleansing virtues OF the old
style caiomel
Calotabs is the easiest and most
pleasant of all medicines to take. One
tablet on the tonEu at bedtime and n
swallow of water-that's all. No taste,
no nausea or unpleasantness. You
wake up In the morning feeling fine
and with n hearty appetite. Eat what
you plcaSe-no danger.
Calotabs are sold only in original
packages. sealed: never in bulk. Price
30 cents for twenty doses. So good ana
sure that your druggist is authorized to
refund the price IL YOU are not thor
oughly dellEhted with Calotahs=Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-09

Myers for recollection to the Houxe of
Delegates caused considerable Sur
prise. Captain Myers was the only
candidate. city or State. who is In >the
active military service. and the fact
mat no Is now on duty and could not
make n personal campaign lead to
the belief that he would receive II
largo vote.
Westmorcland Davis ran far ahead
of j.. Taylor Ellyson. in Richmond
winning by $500 over him. John Cur
land Pollard ran 4 good second, but
lost the city by 1850 TO Mr.. Da Wis.
who received 1886 votes.
In two wards there were brisk con-
tests Tor the City Democratic Com.
mfttee. The apparent WHINE in Lee
Ward were Duke. C~renshaw. CARING
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-09

cHRlST1ANSBURG. VA. August s.
Snof1cial returns for M%ontsomery
county give: Ellyson. 1876: Davis. 1Oi:
aoiiard. lol: White. 1876; Saunders.
10: Stearnes. 125; Hart. 275: James.
10; brown. 22S. Only one-hal the
usual Democratic vote was cast In Tho
primary. and no interest apparently
was taken by any party leaders
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-09

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. August S.
~-Albemarle's complete vote was not
obtained until late this afternoon, and
even now n precinct - Carriers
~BridGe-is missing, for the simple rea-
son that no election was held there.
One of the judges failed to put in his
appearance. and no one else would con-
sent to act. After waiting for several
hours. the other judges left In dis
gust. without a ballot being cast. In
the gubernatoria race. Westmoreland
Davis led the ticket. with a majority
OF S0t over Ellyson, who ran second.
Inc vote stood. Da Wis. 692: Ellyson,
2SS; Pollard. 81. Attorney-General:
Saunders. +JG; White. 342. Superin-
tendent OF Public Instruction: Hart,
525: Stearnes. 2S2. Secretary OF the
Commonwealth: James. sci; Brown. 223.
In the legislative fight. the most
striking fact was the splendid
Endorsement OF Garland 81. Nc
Mutt. a newcomer. who will sue
coed Samuel II. Page in the House of
DELEGATES. The vote in the county
stood: McNutt, 6l9: Pitts. 500; Page.
SOC. Mr.. McNutt is a young attorney.
a member Of the nrm of McNutt &
Walker. OF this city.
BEDFORD CITY. VA, August s.
Seven out OF ten precincts heard from
give d large majority for Westmore-
land Davis. For Legislature. c.. G.
Turner has SIG: J. c. Brown. LOG:
PadEett. 446: Herbert Patterson, l3s.
Three precincts are yet to be heard
from.
hEATHSVlLLE. VA. August T.
northumberland County, for Cover.
! nor seven precincts out of nine: Tl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-09
RnsInnd Lends over Gordon.

Late reports from Chesterfield Coun-
~ last night seemed to indicate the
Air. by DR.. j. +. Raeland for 81 .aat
IN the Hous OF Delegates. Unofficial
ngures placed DR.. R%agland's vote M
80 and Mr.. Gordon's at 3ll. with ono
precinct missing. The county electoral
ooard VIII canvass the votes later this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-09

CCLPEPER. VA. August S.-Rappa-
hammock County, for Governor, all pre-
cincts, Ellyson. So: Pollard. so: Davis.
40. Secretary Of Commonwealth: James,
lS1: Brown. Is. superintendent Of Pub
lie instruction: Stearnes. 157; Hart SIS.
Attorney-General: White, 1876; Saun-
ders. 6S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-09

old candidate by seventeen votes. c.
A. woodrum had no trouble In de.
feating Everett Perkins for Common
wealth's Attorney. receiving aim ost
four times as many votes as his OPP
ponent. tho incumbent.
Joel II. Cutchen defeated Judge Hin
on for trial justice and G.. II. Miller
defeated a. J. Roberts for issuinR JUS
ticc.
DANVILLE. VA, August s.-Davis
carried Franklin County In yesterdays
primary. James. Davis. and Hart also
won. but what the figures are cannot
te determined until tomorrow. Re-
ports to-day were that Ellyson would
carry the county by less thar 100, but
mss lead was cut down and overtaken
this afternoon. Owing to tho work of
securing soldiers. the compiling Of re-
suits In many places in this district
mas been retarded. and no official can
vases have been made. This applied
at Rocky Mount, where 1t was decided
TO finish examinations OF reCistrants
before counting ballot.
BRISTOL VA. August s.-The Of
ncial vote of Bristol in the primary
follows-Governor: Davis. 1872: ELY
SON. 1858; Pollard. 43. Attorney-Gen-
eral: White. 1875; Saunders, AS. Sec
TetarE or commonwealth: James. 379:
Brown. les. Superintendent or Pub.
Tic instruction: Hart, 4o6: Stearnes.
IFS. "