December 30, 1929 (6 pages)

men, Me s fo MONDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1929 © Se THE NEVADA C€ Published weekly on Monday and entered as mail matter of b.s at Nevada City, Outside Cscifornia, in U. S. Three Months One Month A Legal Newspaper of General Circulation for and Nevada County, as defined by legal statute:. pul lished at Nevada City. Axthur A. Willoughby Isie P. Willoughby under Act of Congress, SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Yeaz. rny address in California, in advance ee eee ee = PE , NEVADA CITY . NUGGET, CALIFORNIA. s at Nevada City, California, the second class in the postofMarch 3, 1879. Nevada City Printed and. Editor ond Publisher Associate OUR REDWOOD TREE By Zoe Tredennick. When I was a little girl, I lived upon a hill, And I first remember, A giant tall and still: Righteen years ago, It was a tiny seed;’ Planted in the Shasta Nursery,, And bid to make much speed. Later when a tiny tree, Dad planted it our yard; ; Now, at our wondrous Christmas, It Santa’s gifts/does guard:’ GRASS VALLEY PERSONALS ‘William Levee of Lowell Hill spent Christmas in Grass Vallley. Mr. Otto Rust spent the week end in Berkeley. Mrs. Bessie Horrell of Sacramento was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Mary Crase over Christmas. : Mr. and Mrs. John Bone had as recent. visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Poole of Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilson and son of Oakland visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson during Christmas week. : Mrs. A. R. Pitts and daughtei, Evelyn, accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Barrick, attended the funeral of the late J. MeGrath, in Livermore. His wife was formerly Miss Grace Courts. Carl Hempler of Martinez spent Christmas in Grass Valley. Mr. and Mrs. John Hammill are spending the holidays with relatives around the bay. Murdock (Morrison ‘of Alyzghany spent Christmas is Grass Valley. E. H. Hocking and son, Bob, attended the Stanford-Army game last Saturday at Palo Alto. Miss Katherine Barker of Sacramento spent Christmas day with C. H. Parker. Herbert Barker and B. A. Penhall motored to Sacramento with her on the eturn trip returning to Grass Valley the same day. Miss Veryl Talboe, student nurse at Stanford hospital in.San Francisco visited her parents here Christmas day. She was accompanied by Miss Lyla MacDonald, who visited friends in Grass Valley. Bert Short if the Stanford hospital at San Francisco, was in Grass Valley over Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Abbott and children of-Oakland were recent holiday visitors in Grass Valley. THE RUSE LE BEAUTY SHUPPE Hair Dressing and Reauty ‘Work. Famous Adcle Miller Toilet Articles. neulee Martin Ore aed Bullion Pur based Liceeat eo Braids df Célifernia Estabhis tth WILDBERG ‘Sro SSS Se aes & Offices: 782 I St, San Franci: ‘ FOR The House and Premises of the lale Charles H. and Effie A. Eddy. Situated on Prospect Street, Nevada City. Lot 55 x 136 feet with annex, 35 x 45 at rear. Well finished 8 room house in good repair, to be sold stoves and such with carpets, curtains, furniture as desired. Very desirable location with commanding view of » Nevada City. . SEE O. D. WOODMAN at NEVADA CITY OR FRED M. MILLER at GRASS VALLEY THE CHILDREN’S XMAS My Myrel Greathouse Of all the days, in all. th eyear, Christmas to the children is most dear; Ms reat j They fix the tree with tinsels bright, To guide Old Santa thru the night; the And when ‘they gather round tree, They shout their joy in childish glee; And their eyes grow big with coming joy, toy, And when they’re finally off to bed, They haven’t the lookof a sleepy head; As they tny to carry each treasured '! THE HIGH § SCHOOL NEWS Edited Weekly by the Studenis, Nevada City High School FIRST XMAS WORSHIP All Rome was astir, There was a constant bustle and hurrying about as if everyone were extremely busy. Yet there were occasional momenis of lull when all seemed quiet——the ominous, almost alarming quiet. which is said so often to precede the tempest. At such times, little groups of citizens might be noted in out of the way corners, whispering guarded conversations, while glancing stealthily about as if afraid, —-afraid of the Usseen! In the Forum, the merchants were at their little stands, attending to their daily affairs. Apparently they were perfectly happy; yet somehow, on the cold, damp air, was a_ feeling of tension,—a feeling that something strange and terrible would surely Jesus of Nazareth, who was eureified by Pontius Pilate, three hundred years ago, and who is called’ KING by his . worshippers. From two men who spake together near this woman’s stall, I gather that there is to be Christmas worship in Gommemoration of the birth of this Jesus at. some nearby’ temple tonight’’. Diocletian frowned and his revgi features blackened with rage. He had nothing against Christion ity, and the worship of the old gods at best was on the wane, — But, these Christians interefered with his political plans,—and worse, they refus-' ed to obey his edicts. “By the thun-: ders of Jove’, he roared in a terrible voice, ‘I shall show. these Christian dogs who is_ their soverign .This night they shall worship happen. Nor to those who knew, was this against. the Christians, and prohibited them from publie worship, on pain of torture and death? still, had he not that very day issued an edict limitihg the wages of every Roman citizen and free man to so many paltry dinarii per day, and no more? Alas, that golden phrase “livis Romanus Sum’’, which menas so much in the days of the Republic, signified little better than But with eyes' that are pee cheery and clear, Elam Biggs and family, Clyde Wasley disited relatives in Grass Valley during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Smith and guest, Miss Bernice Rowe, of Wichita, Kansas, spent Christmas day in Lineoln with. relative Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Edmonds have as their guests over the Christmas holidays Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Meredith of Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blight of Susanville are visiting in Grass Valley during the holidays, with friends. ; Francisco by the illness of his sister. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weyel had as visitors their daughters, Miss Charlotte Weyel of San Francisco and Mrs. E. G. Dart, husband and daughter of Marysville. Mr. and Mrs. . as guests for the past week, Mrs. R. W. Madison and two children of Palo Alto. Everett Thomas has Seattle after. a Christmas visit with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hartung. Henry Jones and Joe Bohl of Berkeley came up and spent Christmas with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Jones. : Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bosanko snent “hristmas day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shoesmith of Chico. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Squires and chiidren and Gordon Ingram returned to Sacramento after spesding “hristmas in Grass Valley with re; Fativet lett fin~ SALE additional f of San Franicsco . ; former , John Williams was called to. San; John Collins have . {of masy knowing winiss _. gently. he slavery now! {. At one of. the stalls, a woman was singing happily, as if to’ herself. They wish that Christmas came through the streets and alleys, to-’ twice a year. Briskly she waited on her custom-; ward the habitation of his friend, ers, but her song always continued. Publius, in order to assist him aa t «. rj ry a . we James O’Hara ; of Sonora spelt ee vata ceo RS Nis spain linia ata ays oe Sobek Christmas day in Grass Valley. He . oo “ head eh il erjwas long, and as he slipped quietattended Stanford-Army game Satur— a aoe an j iy Sonnets. be Vee: ae day: . be and unfamiliar tongue . the young charioteer who had Down 2 i é 30. i at afMiss Marion McGuire attended the at the far end of the watched them so intently that af : street, two men were conversing] ternoon, and a great fear came over Stanford-Army game at Palo Alto . : ; : : Suturday earnestly in low, whispers. bat He had almost reched the § agin . eG . a : . “Thou hearest th esong of Na-{!ouse of Publius, when he collided une peer ie e ge aug “i gara, Publiu, and understand its} With his friend, running rapidly, like ter of San Francisco will make st himself their home in Grass Valley.-for the ee eee ee vey i ; Fisk companion into the shadow of a “Rufus, my friend”, he cried in ts ‘ nearby stall. “Tonight is the anni-. recognition, — “Rufus, I amr worMr. and Mrs. Elton Biggs of Sac-) versary of the birth of our Savior) Tied. See ye yon rosy glow in the ramento spent Christmas with Mrs. anq Redeemer,—be not late ‘at the, Beavess at the top of the hill in tryst!’ “Nay, Rufus, thou knowest well I shall be on time. for-my heart is in the true belief’’. “Then do thou remember’, returned Rufus, ‘do thou remember to bring the great gold cross which jlies hidden at vour home,—for it "must be placed high on the altar.— ; But look ye at yonder fappears so interested . ’st thou he may be ' Diocletian hath . Vet us hasten; in us. a spy set to watch methinks he may Thin kwhom for .saying,. Rufus seized the arm and hurried Forum, The object oftheir suspicion, vous& man in a long white tunic, appeared to take no notice of the friends, and sauntered slowly along the street toward the corner. Once there, however, he ceased his easy gait. and broke into a made toward the where was situated palace. Arriving gate, his friend by a run as he Palatine Will, the Emperor's he presetited Praetorian guards in their gleamise helmet, and gave a serret sign. He was at once admitted into an inner court, which led to the auditorium. or public gathering hall of the Palace, where the Emperor was holding cowneil. Through a page who seemed to know him, the young mas sent word to Diocletian, requesting an immediate audience. Ih course, he was admitted to a small cabinet. a sort of private room adjecent to the counei! chamber. whieh the Emperor used for seeret consultation. “How now, due young Mareo Vero what means this importunate demand -; upon my time when I am bus, with my councillors? See that you bring me important news, or. by the sword of Mars, you shall feed the lions!”* “Your pardon, O Imperator Augustus,—but the message I bear is most important, as you shall cee. This day did I dress as a charioteer, nd conceal myself in the place, where there is always much hut-hut and eonfusion. But today. ihe usual noise seemed lackine. Men were off in corners. whisrerine secret signs were being passed methought I detected the exe and snifles. Atone of the” merchants stalls, a dark skinned woman sang a strange joyous melody, in words wh ich none eould understand,—none fot it is not for nothing studied the Jewish: market . and rane but me, that. f tongue so diliSang the praise of one feeling without cause Had not the . Emperor, the great and august Diocletian, himself, vowed vengeance . Worse ; youth who; us? , have overheard our werds —-and so. toward the, 1 breathless at the onter . ; himself to the, their ‘‘King’’ for the last time, for their temple shall be their funeral pyre, which shall light all Rome! { Marcus Vero bowed his head and departed. Slowly the winter day passed, the throngs at the market place at i length dwindled away, and the whole square was finally shrouded in dorkness. Soon however, after the eleventh hour shadowy: figures might have been seen stealing *' “ot-like through the darkness of th. wight, making toward the dimly lighted temple, whence soft sounds of music were issuing. From a_ distant portion of the (eity, Rufus, the Christian hurried the direction of the temple? I fear, I fear! Let us make haste!” As the two Christians hurried into an open square, a terrible vision met their eyes. The whole temple was ablaze, casting a brilliant illuin ination on the helmets and armour of hundreds of soldiers who surrounded it!— Publius and Rufus stood aghast. Their dearest friends ‘and relatiyes were in there ii that _ brricaded, glowing, dancing mass of of flames,—sacrificed on Christnias day as martyrs. to the faith of tie Savior, whem they had to Krom the church-temple groan nor a ery could be hear . ---sueh was the bravery of the carly day Christians! Hardly able to Iippened, the two. h the alleys homes. As. they market-place. strange circumstanse —they came face.to face with the young charioteer who had spied upon them—-Mareus Vero. The im‘pulse for revenge is strong in’ the humen breast and came naturally to Publius and Rufus. Before the young man could recognize his assilant, he had been seized and thrown headlong into a dark and unfrequented cause worship! ' uct a realize what had friends staggered toward their! approached the rhreug sunbed night, the two friends train<ted=<Marcus Vero in the teachings of their Lord, and the young went forth, a happier had ever been before. Cabs . "The blood of a martyr is the seed of faith.” Roman; man than he! Mr. and ; land family Mrs. spent George’ Benneits several days in be “Let us hasten,” said Publius, °@? Brancisco. “into the world to teach this lesson . Mr. Mary Tametti had as Christto all! men. -And let the word of. mas day’ guests, Tony Bertino of God which has come to us_ this. Lincoln, John Bertino and Mrs. Velnight, on the anniversary of His;ma Metz, Son‘sndtivity, be our annual inspirMr. and Mrs. James Hocking spent ation for blessing Him, who was. Christmas day in Sacramento with born in a manger. . relatives. So, in the afar off days, ‘of al Mrs. Esther Ashburn of San Franharsh and cruel Roman Emovetrar, it 1 cisco spent Christmas with Mr. and is said, arose the custom of Our ani Mrs. Fred Sampson of Grass Valley. nual Christmas worship, and so,-also, Mr. and Mrs. M. Foreman our kindly friends Publius and.Ru. spending the holidays fus went forth into the world, and. county: sek f converted ‘many peoples. .And per-. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Richards of haps the whole reason was because! Berkeley spent Christmas in Grass of the burning of the temple, for] Valley. are in Tulare I > Shale alah asta dala dad dea dl te Oe ee ee a a a ee ee ec ee he od = * THE DEPARTMENT DRUG STORE The exc. 12, . . R. EHARRIS fete talented obeotebes festeteoeBeteotenteate ete obesfeofeoeeeteateateateat eatetoobateatesteoy eobeabesieobefedtedfetesdedt MELON EMELINE Me merfecze size iene eee fe UE MELO ee %, EE He idieieien ies J. J. JACKSON Phor . Number One We Deliver 3 Pre ey eo vfesfe fe ste rie ate rhe re rhe sfenbe she fe he ate ee ee — SACRAMENTO AUBURN NEVADA CITY STAGEWEST BOUND Leave Nevada City Leave Grass Valley. 00.2550. s 35 me pe re a aan P. + Arrive Sacramento .... s2T 00°C A. Mi O° 40 Pr. i. 6:30 P. M Arrive San Erancisco 2.2: 00:0) 6:65. BP: M., 11:16 P. M. Leave San Franciseo .:... agin ong 7:40 A. M., 11:20 A. M Leave Sacramento .. 8:00 A. M. 12:15 P, M., 3:00 P.M. Arrive Gras Valley ..... 10:45 A.M. 3:00 P. M., 6:45 P.M. Arrive Nevada City. 11:00 A. M., 3:15 P. M. 6:00 P. M. ecrner. Publius drew a long knife, which he used for protection at night. “Take thou this knife, Rufus, and plunge it deep into his heart, thet he may wnever again. betray Mhristian’’. agerly. Rufus reached for the evil, shining blade, which. he was only too ready to use as his friend directed: As he was about to plunge ,the weapon into the breast of the ;nvan who had betrayed him, the worship seroll fell from his tunic, and unfoided on the quaking body be“neath him. And lo! as:-the two j friends looked to see what had faljien, there lay spread before them in illuminated letters, the words of the Lord’s commandment—‘‘'THOU SHALT NOT KILL!” ee “It°is an omen from God”, eried: Rufus, aghast, as he cast the dagger from him. ‘Arise, ycung raan, and go forth, for our Lord hath spoken, and reminded us of his commandment!’’ ; But Mareus Vero sat erect and gazed with eyes of wonder at these men. ‘‘What strange faith is this,” he asked, ‘‘that you should spare my life for a few words written on a seroll?’? Rufus bowed hig head. ‘Our Lord teacheth us that we should love our enemies’, he exclaimed reverently. “Then teach me _ this STE ¢ WAG yy tals ee ters ear >luxe . 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men, Me s fo MONDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1929 © Se THE NEVADA C€ Published weekly on Monday and entered as mail matter of b.s at Nevada City, Outside Cscifornia, in U. S. Three Months One Month A Legal Newspaper of General Circulation for and Nevada County, as defined by legal statute:. pul lished at Nevada City. Axthur A. Willoughby Isie P. Willoughby under Act of Congress, SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Yeaz. rny address in California, in advance ee eee ee = PE , NEVADA CITY . NUGGET, CALIFORNIA. s at Nevada City, California, the second class in the postofMarch 3, 1879. Nevada City Printed and. Editor ond Publisher Associate OUR REDWOOD TREE By Zoe Tredennick. When I was a little girl, I lived upon a hill, And I first remember, A giant tall and still: Righteen years ago, It was a tiny seed;’ Planted in the Shasta Nursery,, And bid to make much speed. Later when a tiny tree, Dad planted it our yard; ; Now, at our wondrous Christmas, It Santa’s gifts/does guard:’ GRASS VALLEY PERSONALS ‘William Levee of Lowell Hill spent Christmas in Grass Vallley. Mr. Otto Rust spent the week end in Berkeley. Mrs. Bessie Horrell of Sacramento was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Mary Crase over Christmas. : Mr. and Mrs. John Bone had as recent. visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Poole of Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilson and son of Oakland visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson during Christmas week. : Mrs. A. R. Pitts and daughtei, Evelyn, accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Barrick, attended the funeral of the late J. MeGrath, in Livermore. His wife was formerly Miss Grace Courts. Carl Hempler of Martinez spent Christmas in Grass Valley. Mr. and Mrs. John Hammill are spending the holidays with relatives around the bay. Murdock (Morrison ‘of Alyzghany spent Christmas is Grass Valley. E. H. Hocking and son, Bob, attended the Stanford-Army game last Saturday at Palo Alto. Miss Katherine Barker of Sacramento spent Christmas day with C. H. Parker. Herbert Barker and B. A. Penhall motored to Sacramento with her on the eturn trip returning to Grass Valley the same day. Miss Veryl Talboe, student nurse at Stanford hospital in.San Francisco visited her parents here Christmas day. She was accompanied by Miss Lyla MacDonald, who visited friends in Grass Valley. Bert Short if the Stanford hospital at San Francisco, was in Grass Valley over Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Abbott and children of-Oakland were recent holiday visitors in Grass Valley. THE RUSE LE BEAUTY SHUPPE Hair Dressing and Reauty ‘Work. Famous Adcle Miller Toilet Articles. neulee Martin Ore aed Bullion Pur based Liceeat eo Braids df Célifernia Estabhis tth WILDBERG ‘Sro SSS Se aes & Offices: 782 I St, San Franci: ‘ FOR The House and Premises of the lale Charles H. and Effie A. Eddy. Situated on Prospect Street, Nevada City. Lot 55 x 136 feet with annex, 35 x 45 at rear. Well finished 8 room house in good repair, to be sold stoves and such with carpets, curtains, furniture as desired. Very desirable location with commanding view of » Nevada City. . SEE O. D. WOODMAN at NEVADA CITY OR FRED M. MILLER at GRASS VALLEY THE CHILDREN’S XMAS My Myrel Greathouse Of all the days, in all. th eyear, Christmas to the children is most dear; Ms reat j They fix the tree with tinsels bright, To guide Old Santa thru the night; the And when ‘they gather round tree, They shout their joy in childish glee; And their eyes grow big with coming joy, toy, And when they’re finally off to bed, They haven’t the lookof a sleepy head; As they tny to carry each treasured '! THE HIGH § SCHOOL NEWS Edited Weekly by the Studenis, Nevada City High School FIRST XMAS WORSHIP All Rome was astir, There was a constant bustle and hurrying about as if everyone were extremely busy. Yet there were occasional momenis of lull when all seemed quiet——the ominous, almost alarming quiet. which is said so often to precede the tempest. At such times, little groups of citizens might be noted in out of the way corners, whispering guarded conversations, while glancing stealthily about as if afraid, —-afraid of the Usseen! In the Forum, the merchants were at their little stands, attending to their daily affairs. Apparently they were perfectly happy; yet somehow, on the cold, damp air, was a_ feeling of tension,—a feeling that something strange and terrible would surely Jesus of Nazareth, who was eureified by Pontius Pilate, three hundred years ago, and who is called’ KING by his . worshippers. From two men who spake together near this woman’s stall, I gather that there is to be Christmas worship in Gommemoration of the birth of this Jesus at. some nearby’ temple tonight’’. Diocletian frowned and his revgi features blackened with rage. He had nothing against Christion ity, and the worship of the old gods at best was on the wane, — But, these Christians interefered with his political plans,—and worse, they refus-' ed to obey his edicts. “By the thun-: ders of Jove’, he roared in a terrible voice, ‘I shall show. these Christian dogs who is_ their soverign .This night they shall worship happen. Nor to those who knew, was this against. the Christians, and prohibited them from publie worship, on pain of torture and death? still, had he not that very day issued an edict limitihg the wages of every Roman citizen and free man to so many paltry dinarii per day, and no more? Alas, that golden phrase “livis Romanus Sum’’, which menas so much in the days of the Republic, signified little better than But with eyes' that are pee cheery and clear, Elam Biggs and family, Clyde Wasley disited relatives in Grass Valley during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Smith and guest, Miss Bernice Rowe, of Wichita, Kansas, spent Christmas day in Lineoln with. relative Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Edmonds have as their guests over the Christmas holidays Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Meredith of Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blight of Susanville are visiting in Grass Valley during the holidays, with friends. ; Francisco by the illness of his sister. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weyel had as visitors their daughters, Miss Charlotte Weyel of San Francisco and Mrs. E. G. Dart, husband and daughter of Marysville. Mr. and Mrs. . as guests for the past week, Mrs. R. W. Madison and two children of Palo Alto. Everett Thomas has Seattle after. a Christmas visit with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hartung. Henry Jones and Joe Bohl of Berkeley came up and spent Christmas with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Jones. : Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bosanko snent “hristmas day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shoesmith of Chico. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Squires and chiidren and Gordon Ingram returned to Sacramento after spesding “hristmas in Grass Valley with re; Fativet lett fin~ SALE additional f of San Franicsco . ; former , John Williams was called to. San; John Collins have . {of masy knowing winiss _. gently. he slavery now! {. At one of. the stalls, a woman was singing happily, as if to’ herself. They wish that Christmas came through the streets and alleys, to-’ twice a year. Briskly she waited on her custom-; ward the habitation of his friend, ers, but her song always continued. Publius, in order to assist him aa t «. rj ry a . we James O’Hara ; of Sonora spelt ee vata ceo RS Nis spain linia ata ays oe Sobek Christmas day in Grass Valley. He . oo “ head eh il erjwas long, and as he slipped quietattended Stanford-Army game Satur— a aoe an j iy Sonnets. be Vee: ae day: . be and unfamiliar tongue . the young charioteer who had Down 2 i é 30. i at afMiss Marion McGuire attended the at the far end of the watched them so intently that af : street, two men were conversing] ternoon, and a great fear came over Stanford-Army game at Palo Alto . : ; : : Suturday earnestly in low, whispers. bat He had almost reched the § agin . eG . a : . “Thou hearest th esong of Na-{!ouse of Publius, when he collided une peer ie e ge aug “i gara, Publiu, and understand its} With his friend, running rapidly, like ter of San Francisco will make st himself their home in Grass Valley.-for the ee eee ee vey i ; Fisk companion into the shadow of a “Rufus, my friend”, he cried in ts ‘ nearby stall. “Tonight is the anni-. recognition, — “Rufus, I amr worMr. and Mrs. Elton Biggs of Sac-) versary of the birth of our Savior) Tied. See ye yon rosy glow in the ramento spent Christmas with Mrs. anq Redeemer,—be not late ‘at the, Beavess at the top of the hill in tryst!’ “Nay, Rufus, thou knowest well I shall be on time. for-my heart is in the true belief’’. “Then do thou remember’, returned Rufus, ‘do thou remember to bring the great gold cross which jlies hidden at vour home,—for it "must be placed high on the altar.— ; But look ye at yonder fappears so interested . ’st thou he may be ' Diocletian hath . Vet us hasten; in us. a spy

set to watch methinks he may Thin kwhom for .saying,. Rufus seized the arm and hurried Forum, The object oftheir suspicion, vous& man in a long white tunic, appeared to take no notice of the friends, and sauntered slowly along the street toward the corner. Once there, however, he ceased his easy gait. and broke into a made toward the where was situated palace. Arriving gate, his friend by a run as he Palatine Will, the Emperor's he presetited Praetorian guards in their gleamise helmet, and gave a serret sign. He was at once admitted into an inner court, which led to the auditorium. or public gathering hall of the Palace, where the Emperor was holding cowneil. Through a page who seemed to know him, the young mas sent word to Diocletian, requesting an immediate audience. Ih course, he was admitted to a small cabinet. a sort of private room adjecent to the counei! chamber. whieh the Emperor used for seeret consultation. “How now, due young Mareo Vero what means this importunate demand -; upon my time when I am bus, with my councillors? See that you bring me important news, or. by the sword of Mars, you shall feed the lions!”* “Your pardon, O Imperator Augustus,—but the message I bear is most important, as you shall cee. This day did I dress as a charioteer, nd conceal myself in the place, where there is always much hut-hut and eonfusion. But today. ihe usual noise seemed lackine. Men were off in corners. whisrerine secret signs were being passed methought I detected the exe and snifles. Atone of the” merchants stalls, a dark skinned woman sang a strange joyous melody, in words wh ich none eould understand,—none fot it is not for nothing studied the Jewish: market . and rane but me, that. f tongue so diliSang the praise of one feeling without cause Had not the . Emperor, the great and august Diocletian, himself, vowed vengeance . Worse ; youth who; us? , have overheard our werds —-and so. toward the, 1 breathless at the onter . ; himself to the, their ‘‘King’’ for the last time, for their temple shall be their funeral pyre, which shall light all Rome! { Marcus Vero bowed his head and departed. Slowly the winter day passed, the throngs at the market place at i length dwindled away, and the whole square was finally shrouded in dorkness. Soon however, after the eleventh hour shadowy: figures might have been seen stealing *' “ot-like through the darkness of th. wight, making toward the dimly lighted temple, whence soft sounds of music were issuing. From a_ distant portion of the (eity, Rufus, the Christian hurried the direction of the temple? I fear, I fear! Let us make haste!” As the two Christians hurried into an open square, a terrible vision met their eyes. The whole temple was ablaze, casting a brilliant illuin ination on the helmets and armour of hundreds of soldiers who surrounded it!— Publius and Rufus stood aghast. Their dearest friends ‘and relatiyes were in there ii that _ brricaded, glowing, dancing mass of of flames,—sacrificed on Christnias day as martyrs. to the faith of tie Savior, whem they had to Krom the church-temple groan nor a ery could be hear . ---sueh was the bravery of the carly day Christians! Hardly able to Iippened, the two. h the alleys homes. As. they market-place. strange circumstanse —they came face.to face with the young charioteer who had spied upon them—-Mareus Vero. The im‘pulse for revenge is strong in’ the humen breast and came naturally to Publius and Rufus. Before the young man could recognize his assilant, he had been seized and thrown headlong into a dark and unfrequented cause worship! ' uct a realize what had friends staggered toward their! approached the rhreug sunbed night, the two friends train<ted=<Marcus Vero in the teachings of their Lord, and the young went forth, a happier had ever been before. Cabs . "The blood of a martyr is the seed of faith.” Roman; man than he! Mr. and ; land family Mrs. spent George’ Benneits several days in be “Let us hasten,” said Publius, °@? Brancisco. “into the world to teach this lesson . Mr. Mary Tametti had as Christto all! men. -And let the word of. mas day’ guests, Tony Bertino of God which has come to us_ this. Lincoln, John Bertino and Mrs. Velnight, on the anniversary of His;ma Metz, Son‘sndtivity, be our annual inspirMr. and Mrs. James Hocking spent ation for blessing Him, who was. Christmas day in Sacramento with born in a manger. . relatives. So, in the afar off days, ‘of al Mrs. Esther Ashburn of San Franharsh and cruel Roman Emovetrar, it 1 cisco spent Christmas with Mr. and is said, arose the custom of Our ani Mrs. Fred Sampson of Grass Valley. nual Christmas worship, and so,-also, Mr. and Mrs. M. Foreman our kindly friends Publius and.Ru. spending the holidays fus went forth into the world, and. county: sek f converted ‘many peoples. .And per-. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Richards of haps the whole reason was because! Berkeley spent Christmas in Grass of the burning of the temple, for] Valley. are in Tulare I > Shale alah asta dala dad dea dl te Oe ee ee a a a ee ee ec ee he od = * THE DEPARTMENT DRUG STORE The exc. 12, . . R. EHARRIS fete talented obeotebes festeteoeBeteotenteate ete obesfeofeoeeeteateateateat eatetoobateatesteoy eobeabesieobefedtedfetesdedt MELON EMELINE Me merfecze size iene eee fe UE MELO ee %, EE He idieieien ies J. J. JACKSON Phor . Number One We Deliver 3 Pre ey eo vfesfe fe ste rie ate rhe re rhe sfenbe she fe he ate ee ee — SACRAMENTO AUBURN NEVADA CITY STAGEWEST BOUND Leave Nevada City Leave Grass Valley.. 00.2550. s 35 me pe re a aan P. + Arrive Sacramento ....... s2T 00°C A. Mi O° 40 Pr. i. 6:30 P. M Arrive San Erancisco 2.2: 00:0) 6:65. BP: M., 11:16 P. M. Leave San Franciseo ..:..... agin ong 7:40 A. M., 11:20 A. M Leave Sacramento ... 8:00 A. M. 12:15 P, M., 3:00 P.M. Arrive Gras Valley ......... 10:45 A.M. 3:00 P. M., 6:45 P.M. Arrive Nevada City.. 11:00 A. M., 3:15 P. M. 6:00 P. M. ecrner. Publius drew a long knife, which he used for protection at night. “Take thou this knife, Rufus, and plunge it deep into his heart, thet he may wnever again. betray Mhristian’’. agerly. Rufus reached for the evil, shining blade, which. he was only too ready to use as his friend directed: As he was about to plunge ,the weapon into the breast of the ;nvan who had betrayed him, the worship seroll fell from his tunic, and unfoided on the quaking body be“neath him. And lo! as:-the two j friends looked to see what had faljien, there lay spread before them in illuminated letters, the words of the Lord’s commandment—‘‘'THOU SHALT NOT KILL!” ee “It°is an omen from God”, eried: Rufus, aghast, as he cast the dagger from him. ‘Arise, ycung raan, and go forth, for our Lord hath spoken, and reminded us of his commandment!’’ ; But Mareus Vero sat erect and gazed with eyes of wonder at these men. ‘‘What strange faith is this,” he asked, ‘‘that you should spare my life for a few words written on a seroll?’? Rufus bowed hig head. ‘Our Lord teacheth us that we should love our enemies’, he exclaimed reverently. “Then teach me _ this STE ¢ WAG yy tals ee ters ear >luxe . 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