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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
A Pertinent Question.

A noted clergyman was in his study
writing when his five-year-old daugh-
ter walked in and asked:
What are you writing, papa?"
81 am writing a sermon, daughter"
How do you know what to write,
papa?"
God tells me what to write,
daughter"
After watching her father a few
minutes the little girl said:
Papa. if God tells you what to
write why do you scratch some of it
out?"-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
PeopIe ReaIlze the panaer.

AS an indication of the force OF the
crusade against tuberculosis, the Ma
tiOnal Association for the Study and
Prevention Of tuberculosis, in a bull
letin issued recently points to the fact
that while 53,5 per cent. of the ex-
penditures for tuberculosis in 1909
were made from public resources, ap-
preparations made for 1910 Indicate
that over 10 per cent of the money
to be spent this year will be from fed
eral, state, city and county funds. In
1903. out Of the s8,ISD, $3.50 spent for
the prevention and treatment Of tu-
berculosis. 1882, 750O3 was spent
from public money. and s3,s17,S7l.47
from funds voluntarily contributed.
For the carrying on of state. federal
and municipal tuberculosis work in
1910. over $4,000, 900 has been appro-
priated. OF this sum, the state legis-
latures have granted 81 LOO, 600. the
municipal and county bodies, 1885
500 and the federal government,
81, O00. 900.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
After Grating Officials.

Chicago.-Four true bills, charging
city hall officials with conspiracy in
connection with me $4,000 ''shaIe
rock scandal, were returned by the
county grand jury Saturday. The men
indicted were: John Ericsson, city en-
gineer. Michael H. McGovern. con-
tractor. raul Redieske, former dep
uty commissioner of public works
Ralph A. Bonnell, former assistant
city engineer.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Child Died In Her Arms.

Pueblo, Colo.-Crazed by the dis
covery that her three-year-old daugh-
ter was dead in her arms, Mrs.
rrantz White, wife of a rancher of
Fillmore, Cal, tried to throw herself
from the car window on the Denver &
Rio Grande California limited train
as it was coming into Pueblo. Mrs,
White, accompanied by her three chill
dren, was returning home from a visit
to her mother at Camargo, III. She
was holding her little daughter in her
arms, and, STOPPING over to kiss the
child, discovered she was dead.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Smooth.

Robert Marlborough Sherard, maya
zine writer and grandson of the poet,
Wadsworth, on his recent American
visit gave a dinner at the Plaza to a
large number of magazine editors.
Mr.. Sherard was at his best at this
dinner. In magazine circles his "mots"
are still being quoted with laughter.
One mot concerned the wine, a
very rich and nutty fruit port which
was served in English fashion, with
the fruit and nuts at the dinners end.
All praised this wine. AS for Mr..
Sherard, rolling it upon his tongue,
then swallowing it with closed eyes,
he cried, ecstatically:
1T slips down like an angel in a
pair of velvet trousers!"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11

Apparently it pays not to be cruel
to horses out in Chicago. 4 teamster
who admitted abandoning his horses
for six hours on a recent stormy day
was fined $50 by a magistrate. TIE
humane society prosecuted the case
vigorously and promised to report the
matter to the drivers employers. Pre-
sumably he will lose his job, as he
was unable to pay the fine and will
have to serve a jail term.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Quilts.

A little girl was in the habit of tell.
ing awful "stTetchers." Her auntie
told her she could never believe her;
and, to warn her, related the tale of
the boy who called wolf, wolff" and
how the wolf really did come one day
and ate up all the sheep.
Ate the sheep?'' asked the child.
Yes" a. 4.. -+ ..,.
'Eall Of them?"
Well" said the little one, u don't
oeheve you, and you don't believe me.
so there! "-Harper's Magazine.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Miners win Demand More WAGES.

Toledo. GA substantial increase
Of wages for mine workers of this
country is the only basis upon which
industrial peace can be established in
the mining industry after April L"
This was the final declaration OF
President Thomas l.. Lewis of the
United Mine Workers before he leGt
this city for his home Saturday night.
He would not discuss his plans 70.
bringing about an agreement with the
operators, but made it evident tina,
ne had not given up hope of settle
ment.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
CHARGED With Brutal Murder.

Cincinnati, O.-That Jesse Van
Zandt killed his wife and that he
choked and tied her before placing her
on. the: cooking stove in their home
here is the belief of the Cincinnati po-
lice, who say his act was due to de-
sire to wed Miss Agnes Berry. They
say that they already have sufficient
evidence to convict him. even though
1t is but circumstantiaI. Van Zandt
and his wife are said to have quar-
relied over the pending divorce pro
ceedings. His wife asserted that he
was madiy in love with Miss Berry
and wished to marry her.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
An Exploded Theory.

DO you believe there is anything
in mental SUGGESTION"
Not a thing"
Don't you think it is possible If
one person keeps his mind steadily
fixed on a certain thing which ne
wishes another to do that the other
will be Influenced so that he will
eventually do it,"
No, I don't believe in the theory
at all. I've been wishing for a week
that you'd pay me what you owe me
without making it necessary for me
TO ask you for it''-Sunday Magazine
Of the Cleveland Leader.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
pied Rather Than Surrender.

Walker, Minn.-Walter J. Melon.
aid, who had been defying the sher'
ms posses since Thursday night,
when he barricaded himself in his
house after shooting Howard Sexton
committed suicide by shooting, NJ ],
sitter Of Cass Lake, brother-in-law.
who came Friday night to take Mrs.
Mcdonald away. returned to the Nc
Donald home to try to induce the mar
10 surrender. He received no re
sponse, entered the house and found
the body of Mcdonald with a bulle
hole in the head.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Expects to Scale Nit. Mckinley in
Balloon.

st. Louis, Mo.-Captain John Berry,
aeronaut of many flights, is ready to
balloon his way to the crest of Mount
Mckinley in Alaska, in search of the
records DR.. Frederick A. Cook states
he placed there. Berry hopes to set
tie once and for all the question of
whether Cook ever scaled the highest
mountain on the continent, or bust"
in the attempt Captain Berry says
that the venture will cost him 1000.
eG st. Louisian will accompany him.
rictures will be taken as primary evil
dence of the trip.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
This Contractor cot results.

he knew now TO iced his men.
Some years ago q contractor build
ing railroad in warm climate was
troubled a great deal By sickness
among the laboTers.
He turned his attention at once to
their food and found that they were
getting fun rations Of meat and were
drinking water from q stream near By.
He issued orders to cut down the
amount Of meat and to increase greatly
the quantity Of Quaker Oats fed to
the men.
He also boiled Quaker Oats and
mixed the thin oatmeal water with
their drinking water.
Almost instantly all signs of stomach
disorders passed and his men showed
decided improvement in strength
and spirits.
This contractor had experience that
taught him the great value Of good
oatmeal. SO
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Marines That Cannot Swim.

hington.-Attention is directed
in an official report by Rear Admiral
Schroeder, in command of the Atlantic
fleet, now engaged in practice ma,
neuvers in Guantanamo bay, Cuba, to
the remarkable fact that more than
$500 men in the feet cannot swim.
In a brief report Of the fleets opera
tons in tie last week, the commander
says instructions were held for the
men who are at home on the water.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Always employed.

What do you mean, sir" demanded
the irate housewife, by circulating
the report that am an idle gossip?"
Madam" responded the corner gro
Ger suavely you do me grave injus-
tice. l said you were the busiest gos-
sip within ten blocks"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Free to Our Reaners-

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co, ChiCz-
go, for Es-page illustrated Eye Book Free
Write all about Your Eye Trouble and
they will advise as to the Proper April
cation of the Murine Eye Remedies in
Your Special Case Your Druggist will
tell you that Murine Relieves Sore Eyes.
Strengthens Weak Eyes. Doesn't Smart.
Soothes Eye Pain. and sells for SOC Try
Il in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
Scaly Eyeiids and Granulation.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Deafness Cannot BE cured

BY local applsations they cannot reach tie dr.
sased portion Of the ear. There s only che way 70
eEe deafness and that Is By eo1sETTEtl01sl reeisz
Deafness IS caused by i11zued condition Of ths
mucous lining Of TIE Eustzehizn Tube. Whe1 Us
tube g nhAled yDu have TumbIlnE sound q In
perfect hs1rtng and Eheo Il 3 entirely cz0sed Deaf
ness the result. snd unless tire nfAu1zt fD en- be
taken out and this tube restored 70 IT'S normal eon
ton hearing VIII be destroyed forever nEre eases
cut OF ten are caused by C4tsrrh. which Is nothlaE
but tnnamed condition OF the mucOIrs surIarqS
We VIII give One Hundred Dollars Tor any czss Of
Deafness caused By estaTrh) thlt cannot be cured
Dy Hans CztarTh Cure send for eIrruLzrs tree
?. J. CHENEY & CO. TUledo O
Sold By DFuggtsts- Tsc
TSEs HATS FANNY PEs for Constipation.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
The caueY Bachelor.

The woman who wanted the bach
elor to come to dinner called him up
at his rooms.
Hello" she said. adding in the irri-
tating way of women, do you know
who this is?"
The tactful bachelor didn't, but he
was too diplomatic to admit it.
Hello, beautiful lady" he made an
sweF.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
II Was.

= roWder Manufacturer" Fancy old
a .Ol, OF all people, going into the gun
powder shed with a lighted candle: l
f saoula have thought that would be the
last thing he'd do"
:, "ofkman-'Which. properly speak
~ twere, sir.'-Tft,Bits
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
ONE MAN ESCAPED.
Explosion in Mine Resulted in Death
of Eleven.

Indiana, Pa.-Ten Hungarians and
one American met death in a gas ex-
plosion Saturday in the numerous
slopes Of the Furnace mine of the
Jefferson & Clearield Coal company.
The explosion occurred in the head.
ing where twelve men were working.
One Of these, Andrew AArazcer, es.
capped by crawling quarter of mile
on his stomach to evade the noxious
gases.
One hundred and ten men working
in the same stope escaped through
other headings, although they were
held back for ten hours by the black
damp, until a rescue party reached
them.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
He Was Particular.

Mrs.-Myles-"Who is that man
throwing that kiss tor"
Mrs. Styles-"It must be you, dear.
he wouldn't be throwing me a kiss
Mrs. Myles-"Why not?"
MRS. Styles-"Because it's my hus-
oand. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Doubtful Statistics.

Maudie-"Pa, will our new mamma
go mad after a while?"
Father-'What a question! Why
did you think of such thing?"
Maudie-"WeI, heard her tell the
cook that she got badly bitten when
she married you"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11

Young Wife-And you would like
my doughnuts better if they were
larger2 That is very complimentary
Easeoff Labor-Yes; then me an
me pals could ave game o. quoits
down by tn waterin' tanks.-Ideas.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Hand Made.

sue" Did YOU meet any new faces
: Inc opera the other night?"
oh. yes. Some Of them had
Just been made. that evening""
boston Transcript.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Had Him There.

,ba uaSe Parent-"Am I to understand
w, 49, Is some idiotic affair between
Lord Bilaris?s
so r Daughter livery sweetlyl-
ouis you, papal"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
LOOKING Way Ahead,

Jones Always seems to be looking
INTO the future" 50
res He bought a house on easy
eglhs and a piano on the installment
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
Busy.

.. sele hin5y tbeside the stove, to up
- wife at the washtubl-"Who
4, uone calm an idler?" ''Ah'm busy
49, - nisat tryin' t git asleep, an ah'm
Puck. !" Aep =" "Ne,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11
When the Trouble Started.

John, have decided to have Mrs
Sewswel cut out by dresses after
this"
I have decided to cut out about
half OF them myself. dear"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11

Some local celebrities are famous
and some are notorious.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11

man can be so proud of getting
down To breakfast nearly on time that
he can get mad with his wife for not
saying its because he's so smart she
had to call him only three times.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11

Sntte a FFoNicGF.
Does your son help Keep the house
in food?"
Yes; he continually has mother
cooking for him. Detroit Times.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11

Mrs WinsioE's Soothing Syrup.
Fc- csll-sa ;ss5A-1. s1Itss t1s EEEzs reGzces n
aAaEloa, Asys PAEa- cures vt=3 ca3tS sc bottle
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11

TO CURE A-COLD IST ONE DAY
TAKE LAXATIVE EEp&1 QcIEFrs Tabgs-s
pZukE.sEs -rsE11 Iosey e 81 fans - cCrs- 4 W
GROW ; lsE4ECEs Is On e2SE OAK. &c.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-02-11

WHEN YOUR JOINTS ARE STIFF
ard muscles Irpc1 cold. rheumatism O. nRur9i-
ga. when you Slip Strain OF hrulss youFSaEf use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-04
MISSIONARY WORK ON IMMENSE SCALE Layman's Movement Under
 Way in Birmingham HEADQUARTERS OPENED Movement Is Simultaneous in All Large Cities of the Country to Interest Laymen in Systematic Giving For Missionary Purposes
HEADQUARTERS OPENED

The Evangelization of the World in This Generation" is the motto of the Birmingham campaign of the laymens S missionary movement which has been organized with headquarters at rooms 32s-S29 Hood building The object of the movement, which is now being in- augurated in all the big cities of the United States is to secure a creditable contribution for every week from ev- cry member of every church in Great CT Birmingham. William Hood Is chairman of the local organization and is directing it's work.
 At the headquarters of the movement in the Hood building the walls of the rooms are hung with fiaring banners which extol the cause and point out why people should give to the mis- sionary movement in a systematic and business like manner. There MT. Hood with his associate secretaries, J. R. Stodgill and R. M. Archibald, together with A. W. Lynch. of the executive committee, are preparing to send lit- 
 movement all over the country.
 The movement is now going on in "A cities of the country and the one in Birmingham will include every Protestant church in the city. There will be a meeting, at the headduarters at noon today of the executive com mittee of the movement and of all the pastors of the city. A similar meeting of the laymen will take place ing Sunday. There will be a mass meeting at the First Baptist church Sunday at o'clock at which will be present some of the prominent men in the church.
 A general Agitation Day has been set for March 20, at which time many notable men of the church will be held at different places in the city. The week following. from March 20 to March 27 there will be an every mem Der canvass campaign by which an en- deavor will be made to reach every oh urch member of every denomination fin the city.
 The office of the organization in the Hood building is bustling with en- thusiasm and the movement is ,ex- pected to be of great importance. in church circles and its work will be of interest to every church member.
 Among the prominent men to be in the city at different times during the campaign will be T. H. Yum. of Corea a first cousin to the Empress of Corsa and who holds many prominent offices in the Corean government; c. c. Houn- shell. pr. c. F. Reid. D. W. Lambert W, G. Cram. Prof. T. J. Henderson Dr. c. Clay Lilly, W. Nj. Patton. ,Dr Willingham of Richmond. and c. H. Pratt of Athens, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-04
SOME FEATURES OF
 SOCIETY CIRCUS
WELL KNOWN YOUNG LADIES WILL DO SOME SPECTACULAR CLUB SWINGING = VAUDEVILLE ACTS PROMISE TO BE ATTRACTIVE

One of the feature acts of the Athletic club Society Circus. which will be helt at the Jefferson theatre one week from next Monday will be Miss Mary Sue Brazeal in a spectacular club swinging act. This young lady can handle the In dian clubs as good as any man in the city and the light effects to be used to set off the act will make this, feature one of the most pleasing parts of the enter tainrnent. Miss Brazeal will also lead a club swinging act in which several young ladies will participate.
 The handling of the arrangements for the circus is a gigantic task when it is considered that fully 75 people will par ticipate. When the curtain goes down or the last act 75 people will be on the stage. which number exceeds by fully 6 per cent the number of people in an oTdi- nary musical comedy production. The handling of the rehearsal of this many people is quite proposition. To the vaudeville part of the entertainment much effort is being given. The vaudeville acts will be presented by local talent. A lit tie comedy sketch will be among the vaudeville numbers, while musical acts dancing and talking acts will also be presented.
 There will be a little of everything Of the entertaining variety presented at the circus and the show will be better than ever before. The young ladies of the city who will take part in the perform ancs are all well known and this will be . pleasing feature to the audience. Therf are no less than 35 Birmingham society girls and matrons in the cast and they are all capable to present an attractive performance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-04
FEDERAL COURT
 TO OPEN MONDAY
NUMBER OF INTERESTING CRIMI- MAI. CASES ARE SET FOR TRIAL BEFORE JUDGE GRUBB-PosT- OFFICE ROBBERS TO APPEAR


 The United States circuit and dis trict court will open the spring term Monday morning with Judge w. I. Grubb on the bench. The criminal docket will occupy the attention of the court for one week. The grand jury will be sworn in and the prosecution of offsnses against the government will be taken up with dispatch.
 Several interesting cases are coming up, among them that against S. I. AL len, charged with sending obscene let ters through the mail and that of Joh n Deity, the defaulting stamp clerk of the Birmingham postoffice. The prin- cipals in the recent postoffice robbery will also come before the grand jury and number of defendants charged with illicit distilling and violation of revenue laws will be given a hear ing.
 Judge Joseph Montgomery, assistant district attorney. and Marshal Long have been busy for the past few weeks preparing the cases and summoning the witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-04
First Big Mallory Rally
 Will Be Held Here Tonight

The Mallory meeting in Birmingham tonight will be the first showing of the strength of Mr Mallory's supporters. At the Jefferson theatre the Selmian's cam pagn will be formerly launched. at rally of all North Alabama supporters. A. c. Smith will act as chairman of the meeting, and speeches will be made by Mir. Mallory, Ray Rushton and William R.. Sanford of Montgomery, L. E. Jeff fries of Selma and others. Campaign Manager James B. Ellis will also be in the city.
 The Mallory forces of this county are expected to turn out all together. The county campaign committee which is composed of the following. will begin active work tomorrow:
 Sidney J. Bowie, ". D. Jelks, Ben M Jacobs, Jacob Burger Dr. R. F. Love lady, K. H. Cabaniss, Henry B. Cray Gaut, A. l.. Fulenwider James Dupuy, Ross c. Smith. Michael J. Sullivan, James J. Smith, James Collins, s. K. Thomp- son, 2. T. Rudolph, Jones G. Moore, John E. Morriss, Emmitt Collins, Frank A Hewitt. John B. Ellis Henry Fitts, Hen ry l.. Badham, J. E. Spencer, W. J. Cameron. John M. Martin, Dr. John B. stagg. W. D. Watkins. Oscar A. Wat kfns, Nat l.. Miller, A. B. vandergrift, W. l.. Deal, Snow Rogers, pr. George D. Waller. A. J. Tarrant, George M Cruikshank. W. R Hilliard, pr. Charles Whelan. B. A. Thompson. NJ. V. Henry Dr. H. A. Barrett. Borden Burr. c. C. snider, William Hood. W. W. Garrett, J. c. Scott, c. A. Avant, Col. J. l.. Darby. Samuel l.. Earle, pr. W. T. Ber- ry. Dr. J. D. Heaoock. Capt. W. c. Ward. John E. Stone, Dr. J. c. Abernathy. E. A. Brown, Walter B. Mills. c. M. Sur gis. Forney W. Brandon. Henry W. Fow1kes. Ernest Redd- s. P. Spurgeon. ". A. Kay. Fred G. Moore, Job Going,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-04
YOUNG LADY TAKES
 LIFE WITH PISTOL
MISS CLARA CROCKETT SENDS BULL LET THROUGH HEART AT HER BOOMING HoUsE--DEsPONDENCY IS ASSIGNED AS CAUSE

Finding a revolver in the room of Mrs. q c. Frasier. 21oo Sixth avenue, where she boarded. Miss Clara Crockett, IS years old. placed the weapon to her breast and shot herself through the heart yesterday morning. The girl was dead when Mrs. Frasier found her a few moments later She was lying across the bed and never smoke a word that anyone heard after she shot herself.
 Miss Crockett came down to breakfast late yesterday, and as Mrs. Frasier passed her in the hall she asked Miss Crockett if she should not fix her some breakfast. The girl responded that she was not hungry, and went on into the sitting room. A minute later Mrs. Frazier says she heard the report of the pistol and ran to the room to find her dead.
 Why Miss Crockett should have taken her life is a mystery to all her relatives and associates, She seemed to be jolly. buoyant young girl, She worked for the National Life and Accident Insurance company, of which Charles B. Yandei is manager, Some of her friends claim that she was apparently Respondent at times. however, ana bofuctiHacn COHPiaAhSN about the monotony of work.
 She is said to have remarked to friend with whom she was out driving the day before she committed suicide that she was tired of living and was going to kill her self She said that she thought she would try the chloroform route this time. In the girls room under her pillow was fo,nd bottle oe ohloroform and it is supposed that she had intended to carry out her threat. but had found the pistol unexpsctedly and decided it was a quicker and better way.
 This is the second time that Miss crockett has attempted her life. Once be- fore she took bottle of laudanum but swallowed an overdose and it did not hurt her.
 It is stated that Miss Crockett's parents live in Virginia. She came here five years ago and lived for a while with her uncle George Stone, of North Birmingham, but some time ago moved down town. where she said she could be closer to her work.
 Cerener Brast1ef said last night that he had held preliminary investigation and he'd fully decided that Miss Crockett killed herself with suicidal intent. He said he had held a post mortem and the ballet had penetrated the lower portion of death The pistd was lying beside her when found, and she was considerably powder burned, Mir, Brasher said he would hold final investigation this morn- ing.