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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
He Tried to Find His Voice.

OF plans. Aunt Bella had concluded
not to come to the city on Thanks
giving day and perhaps she would not
come until Christmas.
IF some one only would drop I'M"
said Mrs. Kirkibee. "Or even If we
know no one in the city there must
be somebody who would like a dinner
to-day"
Yes" said her husband, "even a
skeleton at the feast would make a
hit with us just now"
AS If In answer to their wish. there
was timld knock at the back door.
Mrs. Kirkibee rushed to open It.
There stood dilapidated looking
man with the hangdog air and I'M
wholesome pallor of the jaflbIrd. He
lifted yellow and shaly hand to his
hat.
Come right in" exclaimed the de.
lighted housewife. Come right in.
Dinner is all ready"
She took the trembling caller by
the sleeve and led him into the house.
After the wanderer had earnestly
protested that he could eat no more
Mrs. Kirkibee compelled him to dis
pose of quarter Of mince pie, Then
as he arose staggeringly to his feet
ii Kirkibee presented him with a cigar
which a business acquaintance had
given to Kirkibee the day before.
The guest stood for a moment with
the cigar in one hand and his bat.
tered hat in the other He tried sew,
eral times to find his voice before he
spoke with twitching mouth and
weakly quaveEing chin,
"Missus and sir, this is tin best lay.
out ever went agin sence l was
boy back home, I'm much" He
swallowed hard. I'm much obliged.
couldn't have got dinner like that
anywhere fer less'n quarter"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Must Educate the People.

Washington.-Afte appointing a
subcommittee to supervise the publ.
cation of its documents, the monetary
commission has adjourned for an in.
definite period. The subcommittee
of which Senator Aldrich is chair.
man, will enter Immediately upon the
work assigned to it. The commission
is proceeding on the theory that
monetary legislation will be impossi,
BILE until the country shall have be.
come educated on the subject, and it
is hoped the literature will be widely
distributed and generally read.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Eating for Strength.

The greatest pleasure IN ;.
rived from eating is the pleasn,s ds
gets in the knowledge that his ~ ols
giving him greater strength ana nay :
tally. u "
Because of this fact there !.
slant increase in the eonsumnt;., OOa-
Quaker Oats; every time the Stu A q
making qualities of Quaker 0st aellgta
been tested by scientific investtainlsiVs
or by experiments in families '5S + Y
been found to be food witbon. aas
equal an
It builds the muscles and brain v,,
out taxing the digestive organs WIN
costs so little anyone can sfsoss Y
and it is SO carefully prepared y
packed that it is absolutely nrra alc
clean. A Quaker Oats eating fan ana
is always a healthy family. AMY
Quaker Oats is packed in roo,,, Il
size packages and also in LARGO wy uia
family packages. The latter verv ~ si1s
venient for those not near the STOW soa'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
ITAE MARK Of GS-AcuARANTEEl
Perfectly UnpreJudlced.

Here the Judge took a hand in ex-
amining the veniremen.
You don't seem to understand the
question addressed 10 you by the at.
torneys," he said. What they want
to know Is whether you have formed
or expressed any opinion in this case.
That is to say, have you told anybody
whether or not you believe the de-
PENDANT guilty of the crime charged
against him, or have you said to any
body that you believe him tor be inno-
cent?"
Course not, Judge" answered the
venireman; 1T amt necessary fur me
to 'xpress no opinion about him. I've
kpowed him fur thirty years, an !
know blame well he stole the COW"
"That will do, Mr. skiles. You may
stand aside"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Dynamite Saves Town.

Warrenton, Va.-Fire DESTROYED
four blocks of buildings, causing q
loss of $4,000. Only by the use of
dynamite was the town saved from
complete destruction. The water sup.
ply had been exhausted and even that
needed for drinking purposes had to
be shipped here. Warrenton has a
population of 1000. Many wealthy
Englishmen have purchased many val.
liable estates near here and breed fine
horses. The town is noted for it's
fine horse shows.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
won the PreIate,s Prlze.

Archbishop P. ]. Ryan of this city
owes the children at the orpnannge
maintained by the Altoona diocese OF
the Catholic church a treat Of candy
and they are impatiently waiting for
him to return here so he can buy the
best.
The archbishop, who Fgas there at
tending the ruby jubilee of Bishop E.
A. Garvey, was taken to the orphan
age at Cresson by the bishop, and de-
lighted the little folks with his famous
stories.
why is stick of candy like
horse?" he suddenly asked.
II know" piped a bit of lad.
"'Cause the more you lick it the fast
err 1t goes.--Philadelphia Record.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Railroad BUILDING in Russia

Berlin.-The Lokal Anzeiger learns
from an authoritative source that the
Russian government intends to close
a contract with an American syndi.
cate to develop the rans-siberian
railroad, which will be double-tracked
throughout its length The project in.
VolVes hundreds of millions, and &C.
cording to the paper representatives
of the syndicate are now in Europe
awaiting the emperor's return to St
Petersburg from Lividia
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Fatal Fiqht at Dance

Mobile, Ala.-News has reached
mere OF fight at Saturday night
dance near Point Clear, Ala. in
winch two men were killed and two
injured. The daughter of Simon Mel.
'oH; at whose house the dance was
1eId' refused to dance with a young
man because she said he had been
orinklng. He began cursing and the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
In PRAYER.

Lord OF the land and sea.
Our deep Thanksgiving be
Forever more to theel
For thy So lenient ways
la the dead other days.
We lltt our worshtp-praise!
For all our radiant names
That History RCclainiS--
The deeds that now are Fams's!
For tailure-that which went
With some sublime intent;
For Deaths dark sacrament!
For reckoning beacon-hopes
That show. beyond the slopes,
How wide the Future opes,
For all our lands increase
That slowly, without cease
Mans paths trend more toward peace!
Forevermore to thee,
Our deep Thanksgiving be,
Lord % the land and sea.
Clinton Scollard, in Success Magazine.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Had an Object Lesson.

The happy mother of a seven
months-old-baby, whose chief business
seems to be making noise in the
world, was paying her sister a visit
and the other evening young Master
Harry, aged seven years, was dele
gated to care for the baby while his
elders were at dinner. So he wheeled
it back and forth, the length of the
library, giving vent to his sentiments
by singing, much to the amusement Oh
the family:
Gee whiz! I'm glad I'm free,
No wedding bells for me!
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Morse Jury Accused of Promiseuous
DRINKING,

New York.-Martin w. Littleton
counsel for Charles w. Morse. the
convicted banker, argued a motim,
lor new trial before the united
states court of appeals on Monday, IN
me course Of which he alleged there
mad been promiscuous drinking among
members of the jury which convicted
Morse and that one member was suf-
ierins from alcoholism to such an ex-
tent that alcohol had to be carried to
lhe Jury room. Decision was re-
served by the court.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
confessed to Murder in Order That
Motaer Might Get Revvsrd

Gahon' o.-That, as he said, his
nlotner might get the reward, Ed.
ward bachman, under indictment for
burglary, has confessed to Chief
hehry Waldeman of this city that he
was guilty of double murder com
mitted in Gulfport, Miss, in October
bsOS. He said he shot and killed Po'
hceman Lee Armada and hvstanJoD
who had been deputized by tbe ofSc.,r
to arrest Bachman. Chief WaIda
man ascertained that the murders
confessed by Bachman had been con- uv,s
mitted. 'en ooli'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
RECIPE FOR CATARRH.
Furnished by High Medical Authorl,v
Gives PROMPT Results

Furnished by High Medical Authority
Gives Prompt Results.
The only logical treatment for ca.
tarrh is through the blood. A nro
scription which has recently proved.
wonderfully effective in hospital WORK
is the following. 1t is easily mixed
"One ounce compound syrup n
Sarsaparilla; one ounce Toris com.
pound; half pint first-class whiskeys
These to be mixed BY shaking well in
a bottle, and used in tablespoon doses
before each meal and at bedtime.
The INGREDIENTS can be gotten from
any well stocked druggist, or he will
get them from his wholesale house
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
PLANNING APPEAL.
Standard Oil Company Outlining Ac
ton Following Adverse Decision.

Standard OIL Company Outlining Ac'
ton Following Adverse Decision.
New York.-Conferences of Off
Gals and leading counsel for the
Standard Oil company were held in
this city on Monday to begin the work
OF outlining the company's course OF
action following the adverse decision
in the governments suit against the
company rendered on Saturday
Thirty days are allowed before the
decree takes effect, and within that
time the form of the appeal which
the corporation announced it would
take to the supreme court of the
United States will have to be per
fected.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Merely All He Gets.

do you find that living costs you
more in New York than 1t did in Chi
cagoT
mo, not any more. You see our
quarters are so small there that we
can't possibly entertain any Of our
relatives or friends"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Happiness.

What is your idea OF truJ happi.
ness?" he asked.
ITO have husband who could af
ford to buy all the hair wanted with.
out making il necessary for either Of
US to deny ourselves anything else u
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Soup Marks.

Guest-You called "Minna." Is
that the blonde, the dark one or the
old woman?
Waiter-How do you know our
cooks?
Guest-By the soup-Meggendorfer
Batter.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
A Dark Question.

"ETow is Newt Watson gittin'
along in his campaign for constable?"
"Im afraid he's goin' to git licked
He amt maxim it appear that If we
want to uphold the administration
we've got to do it by electin' him."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
AS Advertised.

He (lauk, lean and much the worse
for drink)-Are you the young woman
10 wlom life would be burden with.
out the companionship of a man OF
noble character and imposing pres
ence?-FHegende Blaetter.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
A Noisy Remedy,

Willie-Mamma, teacher whipped a
boy today for whispering in school.
Mother-Well, that was right.
Willie-But, mamma, he holfered
ten times as loud as he whispered.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
THANKSGIVING.

To Him from whom ali blessings fiov
We turn this day in Joy and cheer.
To sing-we come from far and near
The praises of a bouuteous year.
And thus around this festive board
We gather all, a happy horde.
To give our thanks unto the Lord.
Who guides US here below.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Reprehensib!e.

my husband and l lived happily
together for seven years."
what happened them"
HE shaved Off his mustache and
got to looking like boy again"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Mothers parIlna Girl,

Some marry pretty show girls
And then they take the cake,
But give me one who turns out MES
Like mother used to make.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
And SYrup.

J. A. Patten Is hailed in New York
as the new cotton king. Mr.. Patten
has been the king of nearly every
thing now except buckwheat-Chk
cago Record Herald.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
LOGICAL.

She-Whoever started that habit
of calling a boat "she?"
He-Probably the first man who
tried to steer one.-Century,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
A Casual inquiry.

''I never have tasted liquor of any
kind nor used tobacco nor uttered an
oath in my life"
"Um! You haven't, Ell? Do you
wear rufhes on your nightshirt?"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
The Tempered Wind.

The Lord tempers the wind to the
shorn lamb, but not to the man who
thinks 1t is heroic to go all winter
without an overcoat.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

The United States circuit court for
the eastern district Of Missouri has
banded Down an opinion declaring
the Standard OIL company Of New
ersey an Illegal combination, oper-
ating la restraint Of trade, and or
iered It's dissolution The opinion
vas hled simultaneously IN 81. Paul
md Sc. Louis.
Two masked men dynamited the
safe In the bank OF Alleman, a small
itation ten miles north Of Des
toines. Iowa. obtained $1,000 and es-
aped.
cassius Moody, al Kingston, KY
ilied his wife. fired his house and
committed suicide
rwo small children Of Mrs John
koran Of Indian Harbor, Ind, were
lurnad TO death when the mother
acked them IN the house and vent
nt shopping
sheriff Davis 81 Cair9, Ills. who
enittod mob ID take negro and
white man from him oud lynch them.
1as been dismsssd from office BY the
GOVERNOR Of illinois.
WASHINGTON.
Designs for new post cards have
been approved BY the postmaster gen
eral. On the ordinary card the por
trait Of the late President Mckinley
VIII appear while on a smaller spe
c.al card viii be a likeness 81 PresI-
dent Lincoln
Secretary Balllnger has issued
statement, In which he declares; "To
say that ever have advised. or.
tered or lent support to any effort to
fraud upon the govern.
nent Is not only false, but Is inten,
ionally SO IL made by any one who
has taken the trouble to inquire into
ne facts.
The United States government has
demanded Of Nicaragua an expiana.
ion OF the killing Of two Americans
yho were found in the insurgent
lrmy. Pending a satisfactory expia.
tatlon, President Taft has refused TO
'eeognlze Isidor Hazera, new Nicara-
,uan minister
The Alsop claim against Gale for
more than a million dollars, pending
Or thirtyiige years, has assumed
rltical stage, Chile having refused to
.sttle OF submit the question OF the
ettiement Of the claim to The Hague,
md the American minister Is now on
lia way to Washington.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

Bachelor-Are wives as expensive
as they are said to be?
Alimony Victim-Not while they are
wives.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
ENORMOUS Profit.

We profit by our mistakes"
DO you believe that?"
Il certainly do"
Then I've got scheme to get
rich"
'Tll do nothing bu, make mic
takes. "--Cleveland Leader.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
Lay Of the sorrowfuI spook.

Said sorrowful spook to his wild:
"You don't love me as much as you
did!
you forget, said his frau,
81 can see through you now,
From the tips of your toes to your
lid" Life
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

Women generally write love letters
merely for the purpose OF getting a
chance to keep the answers.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

To consider anything impossible
that we cannot ourselves perform.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

Constipation causes and aggravates many seriolt
diseases. II is thoroughly cured by DR.. Piercet
Pleasant Pellets. The faYorlte family laxative.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
MRS. CAUDLE AT THE POLE

This is nice time to get homs
Here you've been gone six MONTHS
Sorry, my dear, but I was afraia
to come home in the dark"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

when you feel cold coming by taking few doset
of Perry Davis Painkiller II is better than Cunning
and safer The large Soc bottles are the cheapest
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

The greatest necessity in a womans
life is love.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

~ A DROUGHT his vic 10 the
III VIZ city the business out
look was very bright.
1SvrSyQ-It His particular kind of
k5@$Esk;sB commercial designing
s.'1's.a~- had made a hit at long
distance with a big firm in Chicago
and this circumstance had tempted
him 70 move his little household SO
that he could be "on the ground"
He soon found, however, that the
patronage Of one firm was not sufii-
.cient TO keep the pot comfortably
boiling.
The day before Thanksgiving Kirki.
bee came home early and sat down
with sigh.
"Oh, darling" he said, I've got here
letter that / got from the box as
came up. It's addressed to you
Looks like Aunt Bella's fist"
why. Fred. II aunty isn't coming
TO dinner tomorrow! Says she'll
reach Chicago about 10 o'clock and
come at once to our little home, as
she calls IL"
ITS just like her colossal nerve to
come In on us like that" commented
Kirkibee.
Well, we've got to have dinner
now" said his wife. THE mere fact
that we can't afford it has nothing to
do with the case
Thanksgiving morning passed in
planning for the comfort of the ex-
pected guest. Aunts with property
are rare in this unfeeling world, and
II behooves expectant relatives to put
their best feet forward.
Eleven O'Clock came and passed
and no Aunt Bella arrived. Then a
telegram came announcing a change
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Bears the NJ
Signature tI<Mazzzm
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces ID
hammation allays pain, cures wind coliC 25c Uote
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

Not to make allowances for the
weaknesses of others.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26
A Familiar SAVING

Bet that goat has found sometbirs
that will stick to his ribs"
What's he done!"
Eaten the fly paper."-LouiU,rs
courier-Journal. ils
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-11-26

is easier to use than porous
plasters, acts quicker and does
not clog upthe pores of the skin.
Holbrook argus., 1909-12-07
ADMIRAL TELL ONE.

Admiral Uriu told this story lately at a dinner:
 "A fortune teller on the white sands of Salt Beach guaranteed to cure freckles magically for $1. A great many young nursemaids speckled by the Salt Beach sun, bought the cure. It consisted of a lot of magical pow-wowing, crystal gazing and so forth, and at the end each nurse received a sealed envelope that she was to open at midnight and read by the light of the moon. Follow ing these instructions in the let ter she would cure her freckles absolutely.
 But, alas! at midnight, six hours after the fortune teller's train had carried him off, this is what the Salt Beach nursemaids read by the moonlight in their mysterious envelopes:
 "The Freckle Cure Remove the freckles with d penknite, soak them in water over night; then hang them in the smokehouse in strong smoke of hickory saw dust and oak bark. Freckles so treated for a week can nottail to be thoroughly cured. ."-Cincin- natl Enquirer.
Holbrook argus., 1909-12-07
NEW YARNS BY DRUMMERs.

That the mother-in-law joke is not extinct was proven by Geo. w. Tillson, chief engineer of the commissioner of public works oi flee, when called on to tell a story on the story tellers' night of the Travellers Protective Association at the Hotel Astor.
 "An engineer once went to Lon- don. How he got the money as engineer don't know" said Mir. Tillson. "On arriving there he received a cablegram, reading. "Mother-in-law dead. We can cremate for $50 or embalm for $75. Advise which
 The man immediately cabled back: Do both, Take no chances: New York Evening Telegram.
Holbrook argus., 1909-12-07
OCTOPUS STILL INTACT.

We told that if the decision of the circuit the Standard Oil sustained by the Supreme Court the e feet all great commercial and industrial combinations in their operating methods will be tremendous that the oil which has been regarded the pioneer ill the
 uCton of legal devices control trade without being open attack the courts unable make that corpo- ration from technical violations of the law is likely that mtators will be successful in forying themselves with legal defense Incidentally Attorney General Wckersham reported much gratied with the decision just rendered.
 With the twenty nine million fine imposed by Judge Lands which dcson reversed by the Supreme Court still fresh minds there does the latest de- cision cause for eXultation.
 When the Landis decision carried to ohm D. he found his Pocontco golf links and received the dict with great conposure We informed of the character of emotion the oil king experienced the occasion but reasonable presume that he preserved his equaminty The occasional loss of tentacle after all a trifing loss to a lusty octopus
 Counsel for the defense far from feeling purturbed the latest adverse decision They that change their method conducting the business may be made to conform with the courts edct The octopus is prolific devsng methods for preserving its integrity Chameleonke 1t will simply change color and pursue the of its
Holbrook argus., 1909-12-07
The AHabIe Man.

The affable man is an individual who runs to silky side-whiskers and a set smile.
 He is so careful not to hurt your feelings that he earns your anger every time you meet him.
 In his anxiety to say something nice he invariably dwells upon the good qualities of your second cousin once removed. This is the only rela- tive of yours he can think of; also it is the only relative you have who ever let you in on the ground floor of a deal and then dropped the roof iD on you.
 The affable man is fond of having the verses about, Have you a kind. ness shown? Pass it on," framed and hung in every room in his house. Some day he will ask you to his nome and you will be in the right mood and set fire to the place.
 . At church picnics everybody else makes a mark of the affable man. He has to carry all the baskets, put up the swings, mix the lemonade, shoo the mosquitoes, pick up the dishes and square things with the farmer whose 40 acres of corn have been trampled down by the joyous children.
 Once there was an affable man who got tired of it, shaved off his silken whiskers, detached his smile and mixed things up generally with any one who dared to affront him.
 But this only made matters worse.
 This teaches us that the world doesn't want us to laugh for it.
Holbrook argus., 1909-12-07
WHERE HE STOOD.

Ot all the yarns that ever came down the line regarding deep mud the following should be en. titled to the blue ribbon. It hap. pened i'll the place where mud originated.
 A man was walking along the roadside one summer day and noticed a fairly good looking hat out in the road. Reaching out with his cane he gave it a cut and was startled to hear a voice exclaim: "Here, what the deuce are you doing?"
 Then he made the astonishing discovery that the owner of the headpiece was under the hat up to hIs ears in mud
 "Great hcavensl" exclaimed the man who had hit the hat. "Is that mud as deep as that?"
 "Deep!" cried the victim. Why, man alive, Pm standing on load of hay!" "-Lippincott's Magazine.
Holbrook argus., 1909-12-07

Up Against It.
 It is possible that the Standard Oil Company, by reason of its latest defeat in court, may be in danger of being obliged to face. a more serious condition of affairs than any it has been required to meet heretofore. There are a good many good lawyers who think so, and attention is called to the fact that a question q good deal more drastic than the mere dis olution of the company awaits the decision of the supreme court of the United States upon the ap- peal to be taken from the decision of the circuit court-Albuquer- que Journal.