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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
BaBY's WATERY ECZEMA.
zaehed and Scratched Until Blood Ran
$50 Spent on Useless Treatments
disease Seemed Incurable.
Cured by cutIoura for $50.

u when my little boy was two and a
6alf months old he broke out on both
sheeks with eczema 1t was the itchy,
@atery kind and we had to keep his
little hands wrapped up all the time,
md IL he would happen to get them
Uncovered he would claw his face till
ne blood streamed down on his cloth
No. We called in physician at once,
hut he gave an ointment which was SO
seyere that my babe would scream
when 1t was put on. We changed
doctors and medicine until we had
spent fifty dollars or more and baby
vas getting worse. l was so worn out
Watching and caring for him night and
law that / almost felt sure the disease
was incurable. But finally reading of
me good results of the Cuticura Rem
aides, l determined to try them. /
IAN truthfully say was more than
surprised, for / bought only dollar
and a halfs worth of the Cuticura
Remedies (Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Pills., and they did more good than
all my doctors medicines had tried,
and in fact entirely cured him. His
lace is perfectly clear of the least
spot or scar of anything. Mrs. W. M
Eomerer, Burnt Cabins, Pa, Sept. Is
a90S."
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Dorothy and the stork.

When little Dorothy Walworth was
introduced to her baby brother in the
First Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
in Yonkers, N. Y, she manifested in
tense interest, but was not astonished.
II knew he was coming" she ex-
claimed; 81 knew it."
Pressed for an explanation, the five
year-old said: II was down to the
Bronx zoo the other day and saw
the stork in his cage. l recognized
him by the black stripes on his wings
that papa said were there Well, when
the stork was standing alone on one
leg, went close to him and whispered
in his ear that wanted him to bring
me baby. brother or sister. He didn't
say anything, but knew he would dc
it, because he bent his head toward
me and winked an eye.",
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
POSED AS THE QUEEN
Wisconsin Girl Original for Paint
ing of Alexandra.
Evelyn May Converse, Playing Model,
Met Artist, Who Kept Her Ar
rayed in Royal Flnery Until
Picture Was Finished.

New York-When the loyal and hon.
est Britishers pay homage of heart to
the pictured Alexandra at the corona
Eion-from the brush of Edwin R. Alb
hey, R. Ait is only to their queens
head and face. The rounded arms,
the well poised neck, the stately, patri-
clan carriage of the figure are anoth-
er's-the secret is out now. Miss
Evelyn Converse, an American girl
from Wisconsin at that, posed as
Queen Alexandra for Mr.. Abbey's
great painting, THE Coronation Of
Edward VII"
Miss Converse hasn't sat on the
royal throne, but she has worn the
coronation robes. She has never
been presented at court, but she has
come and gone at Buckingham palace
as if born to the purple. She was
| never proclaimed queen in Westmin-
ster, but there she is in the picture.
The king himself ordered the paint.
ing to be hung on the walls of Buck.
lngham palace. He posed; the queen
posed; all the important personages
who were nearest to their majesties
on that august occasion faced Mr.
Abbey for their portions of the pic
ture. But for two years the great
work was held up because there was
no suitable model in England.
For two years I've waited fol
you," said Mr.. Abbey when HI
met Miss Converse He knew h
had found the model he wanted-tht
rest was only matter of course. Who
that could do 1t would refuse to pos'
for her majesty, consort of Edward
VII, and wear her robes and jewels
Strangely enough, Miss Convers,
isn't professional model at all. Sht
comes from Eau Claire, Wis, wher
her father, Henry Edward Converse
Is successful up-to-date American
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
sufefded On Mothers Grave.

Mineral Point, Wis.,. E. Hans
come, cashier of the wrecked First
National Bank of Mineral Point, shot
and killed himself late Monday night.
His body was Immediately removed to
the home OF his mother-in-law, Mrs,
John Gray. At sight of the body, Mrs,
Gray dropped dead. Since the failure
Of the bank, Hanscome has been
working night and day, and was very
despordent. Hanscome's body was
found at a late hour lying over tins
grave of his mother in the family
plot OF the local cemetery. He ended
his life by shooting himself through
the head.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Quaker Oats

In an article published in the
Youths Companion of Septem-
Der 23rd, 1909, DIR. Browne, the
great medical authority on
foods, says, about brain and
muscle building
There is one kind of food
that seems to me of marked
value as food to the brain and
to the whole body throughout
childhood and adolescence
YOUTH, and that is oatmeal.
"Oats are the most nutritious
of all the cereals, being richer
in fats, organic phosphorus and
lecithins.
He says oatmeal is gaining
ground with the well-to-do OF
Great Britain. He speaks of il
as the mainstay of the Scottish
laborer's diet and says it pro.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

duces a big boned, welI-devel-
oped, mentally energetic race.
His experiments prove that
good oatmeal such as Quaker
Oats n OF only furnishe
the best food for the human be-
ing, but eating it strengthens
and enlarges the thyroid gland
this gland is intimately con-
nected with the nourishing pro-
cesses of the body.
In conclusion he says
1T seems probable therefore
that the bulk and brawniness of
the Northerners (neaning the
SCOTCH has been in some measure
due to the stimulation of the
thyroid gland by oatmeal por-
ridge in childhood.
The Scotch eat Quaker Oats
because it is the best of all
oatmeals.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Throat cut WhiIe she sIept.

Los Angeles, Cal.-While Mrs. Geo
Staehle. wife of brewery employee
was asleep in her home she was at
lacked by man. who cut her throat
with a razor. There is no clue to this
criminals identity further than the
blood-covered razor which he left be,
hind. The woman's husband was at
work in the brewery at the time Mr.
gtaehle almost bled to death, and he
fe was saved by Patrol officer Gilpin
who closed the wound in her throa
with his fingers until the hospital was
reached.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Saving the North Woods.

It will be great satisfaction tt
those who are fighting for the preser
walton of the Adirondack forests tc
learn that the first two of the oil
burning locomotives to be used have
proved signal successes. The only
complaint against them is based upon
the rapidity with which oil makes
steam, but this is hardly serious
difficulty If this reform can reduce
the number of fires by 80 per cent. aa
is expected, it will prove the most eff.
fectiye means yet devised to prevent
the devastation of the north woods by
tiames--Troy IN. W Record.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
siq Japanese Bank Closed.

San Francisco-Tbe Japanese
American bank of this city was closed
Monday by State Superintendent of
Banking Alden Anderson, after an ex-
animation conducted by the state
bank commissioners since August rs
of this year. 1t was hoped by the
commissioners that the banks affairs
wuold be adjusted without drastic ac-
ton, but a crisis was brought on by
a run on the Los Angeles branch
which was caused by the rumor that
the Sacramento Japanese bank, closed
recently by the commission, was con
nected with the Japanese-Americar
hank
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Joke Medicine.

He is very practical, serious
minded man of business. The other
day he met friend, and related to
him an alleged joke, and at its con
clusion laughed long and heartily.
The friend looked awkward for a
moment, and then said:
You'll have to excuse me, old man
but don't see the point"
"Why, to tell you the truth, l dom
just see the point myself, But I've
made it a rule to laugh at all jokes
| think it's good for the health
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
To BREAKING One Neck. So.

The lineup" man was a facetious
soul. The woman for whom he was
putting up pulleys clothes-line was
exacting. She ordered it put in a GER
tain place, which it was almost impos-
sible for him to reach. He hesitated.
IF 1 have to put it there, lady," he
said, "Ill break my neck" Still she
did not relent. "All right, lady," he
consented, with a cheerful grin, but
it'll cost yer 50 extry if l break my
neck"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
More Time for Haskell.

Ardmore, Okla.-In the federal
court here on Monday, twenty days
time was allowed Governor Haskell
and the other defendants in the Mus
kogee town lot fraud cases in which
to file exceptions to the ruling of the
court last week, when Judge Marshall
overruled the motions to quash. De-
murrers to the indictments will be
argued on October 2S.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
PRAYING FOR CHICAGO.
Gypsey Smith Leads Christian Army
Through TenderIoin District.

Through Tenderoin District.
Chicago-Fifteen thousand men and
women, praying for Chicagos deliver
ance from vice, invaded the tender
loin district Monday night, led by
"Gypsey" Smith, evangelist, who is
conducting revival here.
A great chorus, singing sacred
songs, drowned out the coarse music
of the cafes and saloons, and the
lights were dimmed by the glare of
the brilliant illumination which blazed
the way of the Christian army.
Along the route, thousands of curl.
GUS spectators thronged the side
walks. 1t was an orderly crowd, how
ever, and the churchmen and women
were unmolested. Before the parade
thousands of people filled the Seventh
Regiment armory and many thou
sands listened to exhorters in the
| street.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There is only way 70
cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an iniamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is inhamed you have a rumblng sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when it Is entirely closed. Deaf
ness is the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken and this tube restored to its normal condl
lion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
hut of ten caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
but an nflamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
BY Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Makes New Record in AeropIane

Paris.-Count de Lambert, French
aeroplanist, just before dark Monday
night, accomplished one of the most
remarkable and daring feats yet cred
tied to heavier-than-air machines
Starting from the Aerodrome at Jul
visy he flew to Paris, about thirteen
miles. After maneuvering over the
city at an average height of 400 feet,
he assembled in gradually diminishing
circles and passed several hundred
feet above the Eifel tower. He then
rturned to Juvisy.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Hls Proper Eleld.

y A colored man was brought before a
nolice judge charged with stealing
chickens He pleaded guilty and re-
eeived sentence, when the judge asked
low it was he managed to lift those
chickens right under the window OF
fhe owners house when there was a
Cog loose in the yard. "Hit wouldn't
Be no use, Judge" said the man. ste
ry to 'splain this thing to yo' all. Ell
you was to try it you like as not
would get yer hide full Of shot an
Yet no chickens, nuther, Eff yo' want
10 engage in any rascality, Judge, 20
Better stick to de bench, whar yo' am
Eamiliar. ladies Home Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Expensive Silence.

Little four-year-old Alice was lying
on the floor whining and crying stead
lily one afternoon, until, her fathers
patience exhausted, he called out to
her: "Oh, stop, Alice, and I'll give
you a penny"
Alice stopped only long enough to
answer: Il can't stop for less than a
nickel Boohoo! BoOhoo!"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

|ime was annoyed with sharp twinges
across the small Of my back and ir-
Regular passages of the kidney secre-
IONS. Since using Doan's Kidney Pills,
n am free from these troubles"
n Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
all dealers. so cents box. Foster
ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Good to Her Husband,

George, DEAR" said Mrs. Dovekins,
who had come downstairs in time to
pour the coffee, I'm going to walk to
the car with you this morning. Aren't
you glad?"
Very glad, indeed, loYey. It's so
nice of you to think of me and to
get up early for the purpose of making
it unnecessary to walk those dismal
three blocks alone. How much do you
WANT"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Danish Minister Flred.

Copenkaeen.-King Frederick has
accepted the resignation of M. Chris
Jensen, minister of war and marine.
Christensen has been the subject of
severe criticism at public demonstra-
tons because Of his alleged RESPONSE
bility in connection with the Albert
frauds
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Margaret Ellington Suing for Divorce.

Reno, Nev.-Mrs. Daniel Frohman,
more Familiarity known by her stage
name of Margaret Ellington, has filed
suit for divorce in the district court
Of this county, alleging that her hus-
band has for the past two years failed
10 contribute to her support. For near
" a year Mrs. Frohman has resided
in this city, coming here within few
months after she completed her en-
ragement as the star in The Thief"
she has resided quietly in Reno, sci
dom appearing at social events.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

The cartoonist's wife was talking to
a friend. ..
81 just know Fred didn't want to
work at the Office last night" she
said.
why, how do you know" was
asked.
Because in his sleep he said: Well,
I'll stay, but don't want to draw -
Lippincott's Magazine.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
A one.part Melodrama.

But you can't have big scene
with only one person in it"
Sure / can," said the star. After
a struggle with myself I throw myself
over the bridge" Courier.
Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

the need of a spe-
cial remedy to re-
move and cure the
congestion or In
aammation of the
kidneys that is in
terfering with their
work and causing
that pain t h a t
makes you say:
"Oh, my back"
Thompson Wat
kins, professional
nurse, 420 N. 23rd
St, Parsons, Kan,
SAWS. For some
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

A girl never feels more important
than when she is getting married, and
a man never looks more inconspicu-
Gus.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

In case of pain on the lungs Hamlins
Wizard Oil acts like a mustard plaster,
except that it is more effective and is so
much nicer and cleaner to use.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

Her-When a man starts to talk he
never stops to think.
Him-And when a woman starts she
never thinks to stop. 70
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
1Anm Stion alays pain, wind collie. 25c bottle
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

In after years man wishes he was
half as smart as he used to think he
was.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

To the good the world is very good;
10 the bad it is had.-Smiles.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

DR.. Pterce's pleasant Pellets cure constipation
Constipation Is the cause of many diseases. Cur
the cause and you cure the disease. Easy to take
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

Don't get rusty and you won't
squeak.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
sAcKAcHE IS KIpNEYAcHE.
Isually There Are Other Troubles to
Prove It.

Pain in the back is pain in the kid
eys, In most cases, and it points to
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

Money talks. but it often fails to
tell the truth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

We live truly for ourselves onl,
when we live for others.-Seneca.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

What can harm us if we are true
to ourselves and to what we think is
right?-Black.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Editorial Amenities.

Editor Junkin of the Sterling Bulle
lin has red hair. Editor Gretchen OF
the Sedgwick Paragraph has no hair
at all.
Mac" asked Junkin, how did you
|ose your hair?"
1T was red and I pulled it out"
growled Cretcher.-Everybody's
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Wherein They Differ.

Son-Yes, sir, and that's the reason
l hurried out when l saw you coming.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22
Didn't StaN There.

Father-Didn't l tell you l would
whip you if l caught you in the water
again?
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

The secret of success in life is for a
man to be ready for his opportunity
when it comes.-DisraeE.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-10-22

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
costs only 25c Csc Soc bottle butt contains many
ollars worth of virtue in curing colds rheumatism,
neuralgia, and kindred Ills. Atall druggists.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

Madcmoisee SOnnsfeld as he was leaving the Prince
garret. She Fastening to the Prince with mes
sage from Wilhelmina telling him OF the turn affairs
had taken. Fritz Henry stopped the maid and
eagerly asked news of her mistress
She is in bed and ILL., " answered Sonnsteld; " but
She will soon be well The cloud. for time, has
passed over her and hope she may now have a few
davS of rest. .
| should like TO send word to her, a letter, lit
possible said Henry. hesltatng to speak plainly to
Sonnsfeld
You need not fear to speak Your mind to me.
said Kate Il know all The Princess told me 10
convince YOU that know can If YOU wish, tell YOU
the words YOU used to her III the garden house at
Ritter's | shall gladly take letter for YOU
Henry's impulse to kiss the girl was restrained
only by motives OF policy
If YOU will meet Just after dark at the private
stairway leading from the apartments OF the Prln-
cess shall be glad take Your message, and may
have one for YOU, said Sonnsield, glancng up TO
HenrvS face feel sure that It VIII he as great
pleasure to my mistress give as to receive tor She
has spoken several times OF you this day
THE girl hurried away. and Henry again went TO
the Margraves room, hoping that sleep would
have worked of At least part OF the fumes OF the
beer When Henry succeeded IN arouslng Adoph.
there was q moment OF bear eyed confusion. 1t was
quickly followed by a seInIcomatoSe, somewhat
cloudy period OF yawns, and that III turn
was succeeded by the dawning sun OF intelligence.
The sun. when Il began TO rise, quickly
climbed up the horizon OF the MargraVc mind,
quickly achieved the noon OF clear conception, and
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

grave. still giving vent to occasional yawn, and
Grumkow IS the devil in Pr0Prid PERSONA
L quite agree with YOU. SAID Henry, and silence
fell on the pair for a minute two.
While the Margrave struggling to put on his
unruly shoes he said. Tell me of the Princess.
There was a moaning cadence in his voice; he
dropped his shoe to the floor covered his face with
his hands and fell back sobbing the bed. Adolph
had been laughing
SonnSeld tells me her mistress IS Ill said Henry;
but assures THAI she will soon be we'll To be re-
hevcd suddenly of the burden she has borne for
era months enough to PROSTATE her but JOY never
kills, and she viii probably soon recover from the
shock"
The Margrave did not answer. but lay moaning on
the bed After long silence Henry said:
She has great cause 10 be thankful TO YOU. Mar
grave. You have kept your promise when II did not
seem possible for YOU to accomplish anything. What
a tremendous YOU raised when YOU detIed the
King Adolph YOU the bravest man ever knew
in my life
1t was not bravery that prompted me" said
Adolph rising and sitting the edge OF his bed; It
was desperation | dared not take the Princess for
myself. and should have died thousand deaths be
fore leaving her To WcIssenfels You II was fear,
not bravery that drove me on. From this time
forth suppose shall be expected TO live up to the
standard Of what | lid to-day. continued the Mar
grave sighing '.iCht that would be hard work. and
bc 30 hard TOR me | like my comfort. my mother,
and my beer Love and courage are not for Adolph.
He flew to-day he SCARED high, but the rest OF his
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

life he'll have to walk or-or slt. Adolph Is tired
The Margrlvc again became silent Tor several
minutes Still sitting on the edge of the bed. he
sighed deeply. and shaking his head moarntully
spoke as if to himself.
Why did | ever leave my dear, rcstiul Schwedt,
Nv mother cuaNcd me ehamcd me, and mlsled me.
True She did it out Of love for me; but She was
wrong and there's good excuse for being wrong.
Love IS not for me ACh G0Hl Think OF my condI-
ton nv friend" SAID the Margraye, turning 10
Heur, Imagine if YOU can. a starving tor
food vearning for little morscl TO stay his
gnawngl That Of itself would be hard enough to en-
drt but If YOU place that at beautiful table,
covered with delicious food from which he may, II ne
will satisfy his rayngs but from which for reasons
self imposed he dare not take morsel, then-then
that man has made mistake taking his place
al the table He should have chosen hell He would
have been more comfortable there" Again the Mar
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

Adolph was awake. His excitement had all passed
away and the humorous side OF life again presented
itself to his view The wontcd smile, which many
persons called grin spread itself over his face He
rubbed his eyes rose from his couch looked regret
fully at his shoes knowing that the troublesome Job
OF getting them on ms feet before him. sighed
sat down the edge Of his bed looked up to Henry
and said.
"Ach, G0ttl | have donc-much."
VIVA IIwha-what did Sturnpy say" asked
Adolph speaking through a yaHn.
| told him all about the fight, answered Henry,
and he said, I'm glad he Is dead. ! always hated
HIM and with that his Majesty turned on his heel
and walked away. But | thought Grumkow would
drop dead OF apopexy. If he had done SO, the day
would have been the most glorious III PrussiaE his
tory"
''AcM the devil can't die" responded the Mar
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
CHAPTER XVII.
After the Battle

-E refusal of the Margrave to marry
the Princess. and the death OF
WeisScnfels. left Wilhelmina with
out suitor. and at once raised
the Queen hopes of reviving the
English marriage project That. OF
course. Was the one alliance Grum-
kow wished 10 avoid. SO on the
evening of the eventful betrothal
day the Baron's soul was wrapped
IN gloom. Either Schwedt or Wels-