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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-15
LAWYER REPENTS
AFTER 81 YEARS
TELLS PARDON BOARD HE SENT
TWO TO PRISON UNJUSTLY.
Guilty Conscience Drives James Egan
to Ask for Mercy-Was Acting
at the Time as Prose.
cutting Attorney.

st. Paul, April 13.-"I have worried
for "a years about the sentence meted
to these men,"
These were the words Of the man
who, as prosecuting attorney over a
quarter of century ago, sent two ne
groes, R. L. Underhill and George
Washington, to the penitentiary for
life on second degree murder charge.
The acknowledgment of a guilty
conscience was made before the state
pardon board by former District
Judge James Egan, now tottering
with age.
He made plea for the two negroes
who he believes have been unjustly
imprisoned through his action in
prosecuting them. The old retired
judge was so feeble that he could
scarcely make himself heard, and his
memory had grown so dim since the
days of his active legal career that
many times he was forced to stand in
helpless confusion as an incident Of
the case or a date defied recalling.
The negroes, he said, had been ar
rested principally upon circumstantial
evidence. A house on Summit ave-
nue., St. Paul, had been robbed and
the escaping burglars shot a police
man who intero epted them. A wom-
an who lived at the house and saw
the burglars in the dark, afterwards
said that they were negroes. Upon
this and other unfavorable evidence,
Underhill and Washington were ar
rested and charged with murder. Sen
timent was so strong in the city
against them, that this was made use
of to frighten the negroes into the
making Of an allegedly false confess
sion. to save themselves from lynch
ing. Their confession was obtained
from them, the former Judge said,
while under the stress that mob
was then waiting for them outside the
old Jail. The negroes were railroaded
through the court and to life 1mprisl
onment in the penitentiary without q
jury trial. TIA. iii. ~
II shall rest easier if I know I have
done something to undo this injus-
tice," the aged Judge concluded.
The case was not acted upon, but
will be brought up probably this at
tsrnoon when the board convenes.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-15

People past middle life usually have
some kidney trouble or bladder dis
order that saps the vitality, which is
naturally lower in old age. Foley's
Kidney Remedy corrects urinary
troubles, stimulates the kidneys, and
restores strength and vigor. 1t cures
uric acid troubles by strengthening
the kidneys so they will strain out
the uric acid that settles in the
muscles and joints causing rheuma-
ttsm. Ed. Quistgard ((Warren Phar-
macy.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-15

If you have backache and urinary
troubles you should take Foley's Rem
edy to strengthen and build up the,
kidneys so they will act properly, as
serious kidney trouble may develop.
Ed. Quistgard (Warren Pharmacy.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-15
Booth Again Indicted,

Chicago, Apr. 1.-Two additional in.
dictments charging w. Vernon Booth,
president, and Frederick R. Robbins,
assistant treasurer of the failed fs..
trust with obtaining money and credi,
by false pretenses, were voted by the
grand jury to-day. I
~. South St. Paul, April IL.
Cattle-Steers. $3.50 and * .OJ
COWS $500 and S4.0O. Hogs $7.05
ana $7.20. Muttons, $40: lambs
$3.50.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
THE MERIDIAN TIMES. !

Nhm tlie nsw pablisher presented
ii matlsr - the business men of
aieFiaiaa, IL psomisea neu nan
asssnsut NV nmne ard new pa
pst TIE name 'rribsus which for
fys beats has been he little u this
paper, haa been dropped With This
issas and j new paper bearing ihe q
III Ths Meridian Times Il pressuts
70 "a she publlt ms useles Ia
dwsil ppon the reasons for lhis
change safEiee 10 say tie publisher
decided that another uamr would
meet wilf general approval Il Is
realized thar lhere ar certain associ-
aiiDas connected with thr 'rr,hHie 4
taai uili saase rsgre, ~ its drutse ~
pssisIiy with thnse Who loyalty sups
ported che paper when i was started
81 ouF townsTani Ut y Nj q Reg
nalds. AMI during the years fallowing.
rM the o'fribune" tas had Ia period
" ussiuiaess and fis new 'rines'
+ presented e tht people with lhe
hepe Thai 4 will reeeiee Welcome
Another important ehaHge q this
ihf subscription price has been re
daeed 10 oee dollar PEI year Not
Withstanding Tie increased cost "a
ptim paper. there arc pesaliar condi
tisim ii Meridian tha, VIII warrant
4 change ia price Thc advertisers ia.
mand . good circulation. and while
lie old list which ne Times retains.
csycrs this section more thoroughly
perhaps than the average country
ucwspapsr does IL field. We realize
tbs, this number ean Be Increased
l,islead Il giit sehepies. trips q Seat,
tle ctc. We VIII make the prizes " low
thai no enc q This vicinity viii have
an sxeasc y % without n.y. home pa.
per
Il you like this aud lasi weeks u.
sue come u and pay dollar and yeur
name viii BE- placed on tic roll ~
honor for twelve months,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
WILL LOCATE IN MERIDIAN

w. S. Ingram OF Boise has spent
some time 10 Meridian and vicinity
Of late ard has arranged to work p
connection with the Anderson-I.uker
real estate firm. Mr.. Ingram says he
has spent 80 years in Idaho and has
bowing acquaintance with every
clump Of sagebrush IN the state but ne
considers the country around Nerd
ian absolutely the finest not only IN
The state but in the whole northwest.
He IS especially pleased with the
people Of the community which he
considers an ideal one in which TO
make home.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
BLUE VALLEY ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs Man were Boise visi-
tors Monday.
w. A. Powell and wife spent Friday
in Blue Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Fetters are at the
bedside 81 Mrs. Mcconnell near Star.
Mrs Mcconnell Is very low with tu-
bereuiosis and her demise is motnen-
tasily expected Mrs Mcconnell Is .
daughter Of Mis- Fetters. Her moth
er and older sister both being victims
Of the dread disease
Mrs. K. f. Lamb speIse day IN
Blue Valley recently.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
NOTICE.

To the citizens OF Meridian
You are hereby requested 10 OBJ
serve the following ordinances;
Ordinance No. relating to stock
running at large on the streets,
Ordinance No. 10 relating to sani-
tary conditions of streets and alleys,
Ordinance No. 10 relating to sani-
tary conditions of irrigation bitches,
A strict observance OF the above
ordinances will obviate great deal
Of unplessantness and will also be II
keeping with good citizenship.
J, NJ. ANDERSON,
Chairman of Board.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
SERVICES AT THE
ME-. CHURCH, SOUTH

Sunday school al 1910 q. m.
Preaching at li.3o A nj.
Epwosth League At 7.3o p. nj
Preaching Al 800 p n.
Prayer and Teachers meeting, We'd
nesday AZ 800 p m.
The Woman's Home Mission soeie
~ will meet with Grandma Compton
Thursday at 2a3o p m
Our 5rd quarterly meeting win be
held May, the 30th and 5lst
children's Day program and bask-
et dinner, June. the 18th
J. D. CROOKS, Pastor.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
BuYs THE COMPTON RANCH.

A deal was closed last week By
which Res ] y. Crooks became the
purchaser If the chas r, Compton
rassh south 81 Meridian. The raneh
consists Of 20 acres 6neiy improved
With orchard and shade trees and 1
good house The consideration vas
$4,000 and MI Compton took II part
payment a modern bungalow and
three lots located Ia Ellis addition,
Boise aud valued at 5000 copptous
will continue to reside on the ranch
i0r the present and will seas .his
Boise property
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
WE WILL GET THE PARK.

tttsistanl snPeriatndent ARMS
t.oag 81 the Oregon Short Line was
hete las, week 10 meet With the Gem.
istec and make further arrangements
q regard 70 psrking the railroad block
natsh q the depot Mr. A,watcr re.
pests that the Rfouud viii he fenced
aud planted % trees this spring and
every effort wilt be pnt forth 10 yet
the tract seeded this fall although
Mf Armstrong thought Il inadysahle
tn seed uutil city waterworks were
put IN,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

Pays. cp.
Recitation, Gettysburg, Leona CoDle
Recitation, The Banner Betsy MADE
Jack Estes
Recitation. Clusters Last Charge
Charles King
Recitation, 4 Little Boys Plan
Dewey coble.
Song BY four girls, I Cannot Catch
the Sunshine.
Recitation, a Hard Question Rob
bic Moody.
Recitation, The Mischevious crick-
Il, Violet coble.
Recitation, The unbelieyser' Ada
Rose.
Duett, Birds Of Spring.
Dialogue, Aunt sylyia's Geography
Lesson.
Recitation, Grandma's Glasses Ma
bic Rose,
Recitation, Gobblins, Vera Beasley.
Duett, Down Where the Silvery
Mohawk Flows.
Concert Recitation, Kentucky Belle
-
Recitation. One, Two, Three, Chas
Swan.
Recitation, independence Bell, Car
RE King.
! sunAower Chorus,
Dialogue, The Train to Mauro
Song by FIVE little girls, The Gyp,
sic Daisies.
Recitation, The Brave Hero, Der
tina McKie
| Composition, Necks, Drue Beasley
Duett, Angry Words.
Recitation, Nell, Ethel Bland.
Recitation, Vacation Time, Der
Icoble
| Recitation, Come OFF the Fence
| Marion Fitzgerald.
Duett, I'm So Shy.
Concert Recitation, An Order for
Picture.
i Recitation, Salinas courtship, jews
Beasley.
Recitation, Learning to Pray, En-
Ina Stalker
/ Duet and Chorus, Picture in th
Clouds.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
HILLsDALE SCHOOL
ENTERTAINMENT.

The Hillsdale school in the new dis
frict No. SO out on Ten Mile closed
Friday, April % and Saturday evening
4 delightful school entertainment was
presented TO a crowded house under
The direction Of the teacher, Miss
Ethel BLAND,
The following IS the program rem
.dered on that occasion:
Song BY school Our country's
Rivers.
Recitation. The shearing, Connie
West.
Recitation, Jealous, Beatrice Glib
son.
Recitation, Vocation, Alonzo Rose.
Song by two little girls, 1t Never
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
MERIDIAN BOY GETS CREDIT

lodge Frazier i in receipt Of let.
ter from bis sons Arthur aud clsye
who are in attendance 81 ,hs Moscow
university saying that their school
work wtll sl0ss 10 about three weeks.
Atthas and MtPriss q BOISE are
The only university boys who have this
var gained enough credits IN athist.
les . sasisle them - shv "I9 insignia.
Hs lei, ior Seattle ou the l0th inst
vita saS idaho cadets who will take IL
,hs Alaska.Yukon ssRosi,ieo clsvs
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

Gideon A. Frazer, our honored JUS
tsce Of the peace. has the distinction
of being the first subscriber TO The
Meridian Times 1t is considered a
notable coincidence that Mr., Frazier
was the FIRST subscriber 10 the Meridi-
an Tribune. when it was started ave
years age.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY.

II Is qnite safe to assert chat every
man woman and cflsid 10 the large
audience which witnessed the High
School play at Wilson hall last Fri
day evening pronounced Il an unqual-
|ihed success aud those most capable
Of efaieizing could scarcely suggest
anything whieh would have improved
Is presentation excepting better stage
equipments The young people we're
warmly praised, however, for the I'M
geaHiiy displayed IN the construction
of scenery aud the adaptation Of
slleh properties as they could se-
sure And after an more than half
ibs fun and III 81 Inc delight oi AZ
eoapIishment. ~ il he building n
lhcsc makeshffts and il i donbsfpl is
ihe home folks would have ielt haIs
the keen sympathy ior chs troape 4
.tbey had appeared On i giIded stage II
d modern hall without a difficulty to
overcome.
THE Oid Dairy Homestead ~ the
aame signifies i i domestie drama,
pastoral ii II setting bat repIete with
dramatic situations and humorous
complications Maleelr Gray the
heavy william, was ably represented BY
Kari Rnatson who has al excellent
voice Ills yiIlaiuous schemes were
abiy seconded ~ Mrs Glimmer .
I(ashing widow adventures, which
part aas we'll sustained by Miss Rae
IMcf'adden whose manner and dress
were very appropriate for the gay city
ooardcr who gains the affections and
receives proposal from her landlord,
Jason Wilkins. i prosperous farmer
which part Monte Cess filled very
Icleyerly much ~ his success in the
lpart being due 10 his appropriate COS.
Iume Every farmer IN The audience
got bamesicl when MONTE hung his
straw hat % 4 peg 10 the kitchen wall
Ralph Hedges. a. Willie Work, gem
tleman 81 leisure anu knight o. the
road created much q the fun Of this
cyening by his rapid transformation
IRON one 70 another d the domestic
animals his antics as a ghostly yisi-
liant and his happy appearance in his
real character Al the close. Mike
Donnayin. i detective in the g,,ise d
i travelling tinker was the role es.
sayea hy Wallace Atkinson who kept
something doing throughout the three
acts aud II was through his shrewd-
ness that the villains were unmasked
FL the finale Georgia Vaughn as Ruby
HE little vail. around whose heritage
she Villains efforts 20 secure il, ths
play ehiiy centers, was received with
great favor BY the audience IN her
pleasing presentation 81 trying part
Emma Hedges, a Maud, the farmers
acicc. had perhaps the most difficult
part n the whole caste but she as
sumed Tie tragic role with unusual
confidence ior an amateur
Blanche Hedges makeup as Becky
IMukins, nc Old maid was appropriate
lto every detail and her prirnness was
only exeelied BY her alacrity in her
quest Tor i man. The love making
scene between Becky and Josh Arrow.
root ebert Payne1 furnished the
heartiest laugh Of the evening Josh
was much ii evidence through the
whole play and his part was vers
stsditably filled.
The play win be repeated this (Fri-
dayl evening At the request Of many
IL the school patrons.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

Set 1 day aside and plant an extra
tree Or two BY your premises, In ten
years you place high value on your
investment There are many places in
Meridian where trees could he planted
To advantage and il would change
the appearance of the town,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

On account Of the dedication of a
new Methodist church at Twin Falls,
District Superintendent G. w, Barnes
will not be present at the dedication
here. but his place win be filled BY DR..
y, D, Giililen. q the La Grande dis
trist,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

IN oar mention q business men last
week, We omitted the name Of L X.
Dick. who represents the Empire
Cream Separator Co, in this vicinity,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

u naly. ierner sheriff and wen
known former citizen 81 Meridian, Is
new on the police force Of North
Bend, il the Coos Bay country u
Oregon lie likes the country aud
will remain there.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
REDUCED RATES TO SEATTLE.

Reginning June Isl and ending
september 3oth. the Oregon Short
Line viii sell round trip tickets TO
Seattle for $3.50 The going limit is
so days and lie return is limited 70 GO
days
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

J. c Maskiatosh. rural carrier on
roats No ? was obliged 10 lay of a
lew days this week to look after a
case 81 the grip. Mrs. Dserdorf sub
ssi,utsd Tor him
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

-~---
State Of Idaho. County Of Ada, S.
|, F. g. Pfaffle, cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the foregoing statement is true 70 the
best Of my knowledge and belief
f. c. PFAFFLE.
tNotarial Seal)
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 5rd day Of May, 1909.
w. w. GROVES.
Notary Public.
Correct, Attest:
J. ], JONES,
HOMER TOLLETH,
Directors,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

win return home at the close 81 the
school years and take his vacation lat
er
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
MERIDIAN EXCHANGE BANK

Report 81 the financial condition 81
The Meridian Exchange Bank located
At Meridian, state Of idaho, at the
close 81 business on the 18th day oi
April, 1000
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

Old papers, good for putting under
carpets, 20 cents a hundred at the
Times Office.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14

A tine boy Is reported at the home
Of George White. born ON Atay 9th.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
BOISE VALLEY RAILWAY.

VALLEY LINE. Leaves Roisc
week days, 200, 900, 1900 a. m, LOO
500, $40. 7:so, ll.3o ?. leave Me-
ridian 6ls, 500 1000 4. m. 1900
noon, 200, 400. o:4o. s:4s .. m.
SUNDAYS. y Leave Boise 900.
HOO a. M. 100. 800. 500. 200. 1880
p. M, leave Meridian, Sundays, 800,
1000, 1900 a. m, 200. 400. 900. 500
D. m.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
]. C. BASOR
MERIDIAN IDAHO

Al @old Dads Place" you can find
nneteien kinds Of Cigars. including
Persian Bell, Henry George" and
Little Tom"
Candies, Nuts, Sost Drinks, Canned
Goods, sardines, Clipped Beef. cheap
er than any place in town. Call and
see me
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
H. =. NEAL

H. r. NEAL
Physician and Surgeon.
Office over Band Building; residence
one block west Of school house
Both Phones; Ind 23s office; s3s res.
idences Bell Sired residence
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-05-14
AnvRRTfsING RATRa.

Display Ads. per inch, per issus 2sc
Display Ads per inch, rel laonth zsc
Locals, per line per issue ZOE
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-07-06
HILO FOLK SEE
GALA Ceremonial
Fourth Of July Parade
Is Memorable
Affair

The Hiloites celebrated the Fourth
Of July In grand style. The people
who turned out that day assembled
themselves In the beautiful Mooheau
pavilion, where the GRAFTON of the day
was delivered by Judge Parsons. Mr..
Holmes acted as chairman.
Bernard Kelekolio, the "boy-orator.' -
read the Declaration of Independence.
Miss McDougal, a celebrated elocution.
list from Chicago, read a poem.
The County band, stationed at one
corner of the pavilion, played a mum.
Der OF patriotic selections.
In the morning at about s o'clock
the Hilo militia, with the band leading,
marched through the steets This done.
the floral parade made its appearance
on the principal streets, passing the
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-07-06

judges stand, erected in front OF Moo.
heau park, where the prizes were
awarded.
The most appreciated float of the
day was the Hawaiian grass house,
which was erected on a long wagon.
Seated outside OF this house was u
Hawaiian woman. playing the rafting
pot, "'liuli." Near her was Ha.
waiian pounding poi. The performers
did their PARTS SO weel that they were
frequently applauded by the interested
spectators.
J. T. Moir, with his family, drove the
best decorated touring car of the day.
Following were the prize winners,
the Judges who awarded the prizes be.
Ing Geo. G. itccklcy. c. X. Mcclure,
Peter Ice, J. U. Smith and Captain
Moshier. Most beautiful and original
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-07-06

At its conclusion the audience applaud
ed enthusiastically.
DR.. DOremus Scudder delivered the
Invocation. The singing OF the Bat.
tie Cry Of Freedom" by Mr.. Bennett
was charged with patriotism and eX.
preston. and the audience joined
heartily in the chorus.
The Governor then in graceful Ian.
guage Introduced the orator of the
day DR.. Thomas Greene. of Chicago.
as the Captain General of the Sons Of
the American Revolution" under the
auspices OF which society the meeting
was held.
II Is needless to say that DR..
Grecnes speech was brilliant. power.
full, patriotic and running riot with
wit, history. brilliant satire. pathos
and salient facts about the progress,
development, wonderful resources and
marvellous growth OF the United States
AS a nation.
His subject. "a Prophecy Fulfilled"
will take its rank in the history of
Hawaii as one Of the most eloquent
tributes to American institutions that
has ever been uttered before an au
dience.
DIR. Greene prefaced his speech by
glowing words of thanks to the people
of Hawaii for their sympathetic, gen
crous treatment of his wife and
, himself, He then called attention &c
the mysteries In the thing called time
1 The marvels of nature that bounded 1t
the achievements that were rcckoned
, by II, and still how little people knew
OF 1t, except that 1t passed and left
It's Impressions by the wayside. He
spoke Of the Declaration of lndepend
ence as a magnificent instrument
the masterpiece Of massive and won
dcrful minds. He contrastod the rul,
OF monarchy with that of republic
, and the developments of the State.
under the articles of the declaration.
with skill the speaker carried his
audience from the day when Thoma.
Jefferson first wrote the remarkabl,
instrument, that Is today the watch
word of millions of Americans, dowr
through the years Of physical. mental
religious ana moral development. II,
told of the enormous areas covered
by the Emitted States and its terri
tories. He paid glowing tributes I,
George Washington, Patrick Henry
Thomas Carlyle and other great states
men. He called attention 10 the fac
that as great minds existed then a,
the world has aad ever will see. II,
referred to the offers made by IN,
Paris Exposition managers OF fv,
greatest inventions produced In tn,
world, "and that ONLY FIVE went I,
the United States" In telling of tn,
great products of the nation, he sal,
that all Of the wealth of the gold
silver ana copper mines of the Unite,
States was not equal to that produced
by the American Hen,,"by Just layin!
around" 4 Divine, he referred TO a.
having said in eulogy of the hen, lie
MS pray for the American Hen. tina
her lSun) son may never set"
! Closing, he called attention tn tn,
enormous resources Of the nation
the mcqualed loyalty ana patriotism