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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
At the One Horse.

Jere l.. Sullivan, the head Of the
Hotel and Restaurant Employees In
ternational Alliance, said in Cincin-
natl, apropos of Labor day:
Our American hotels are better
than they used to be, and for this bet
terment my organization deserves no
little credit.
I'VE have today no such hotels as
the One Horse of Tin Can, where, If
you asked for a bath, they used to
give you a shovel and tell you to go
down to the hollow and dam the
creek E."
IAN English earl once visited the
One Horse hotel The landlord with
out ceremony led him outside, pointed
to a window on the fifth floor, and
said
"'Thar's yer ROOM"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
|HUMOR IN THESE VERDICTS
Quaint Ideas and Expressions Re.
corded as Having Been Rendered
by coroner's Jurles.

Referring to a verdict recently
given by a coroner's jury that death
was caused by the medical evidence, d"
the British Medical Journal says:
'This verdict may be added to those
cited in the report of the select com.
mittee on death certifcation, where
DR.. Ogle is quoted as saying: One
verdict came before me little time
ago which was this: "A man died
from stone in the kidney, which stone
he swallowed when laying on gravel
path in a state of drunkenness" That
was given as a verdict. l thought
some joke had been played, and
wrote down about it, and found 1t was
an absolute fact Another one is
like this: Child three months old
found dead, but no evidence whether
born alive."'" These novel judg
ments recall that an upstate newspa
per not long ago spoke of taking a
murdered mans t"post-mortem" state
ment
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
sehurz Was Sure of Him.
'Thar's yer room. "

Carl Schurz was dining one night
with a man who had written a book
Of poems, so called, and who was
pleased with himself.
The poet was discoursing on the
time-worn topic of politics of the men
who take office.
Il consider politics and politicians
beneath my notice." he said. i do
not care for office. Wouldn't be a
senator or cabinet officer, and l doubt
if could be tempted by the offer OF
the presidency. For the matter OF
that, l would rather be known as a
third-rate poet,than first-rate states
man."
We'll, aren't you?" Schurz shouted
at him.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Conference of Educators.

Salt Lake City.-Having adopted
principles defining the standard to
which all colleges and universities
must conform before issuing teachers
certificates that will be recognized
bv the various state systems, and res
olutions appealing to the national bu-
reau of education to take the
lead in unifying educational standards
throughout the nation, the conference
of state superintendent of schools in
session since Wednesday, closed Sat
urday night. During the three days
session unifcation and certification
were the paramount issues, and with
the definite resolutions adopted at the
close of the conference, substantial
steps towards the solving of these had
been taken.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Mixinu His Dates,

There is a story of man who was
so transported with JOY as he stood
up at the altar rail to be married,
that his thoughts reverted to a day
when he stood up at the prisoner
bar in a court of justice to plead
guilty" or mot guilty to criminal
charge. So powerfully did that, the
most painful event of his life, obtrude
itself upon his mind, that when the
clergyman put the question, "Wilt
thou have this woman to be thy
welded wife?" and so on, the pooi
distracted bridegroom answered will
startling distinctness, mot guilty, 81
help me God!"-From Tuckerman'i
Personal Recollections."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
On the Senators.

The wit of Bishop Seth Ward
amuses Nashville frequently.
Bishop Ward, in company with two
senators, came forth from Nashville
reception the other day and entered a
motor car.
"Ah, bishop" said one of his COM
panions, you are not like your mas
ter. He was content to ride an ass
Yes, and so should l be" BishoI
Ward answered, but therS's no such
animal to be got nowadays. They
make them all senator's"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Montana Legislature Democratic.

Butte. Mont.-Democratic control Of
the twelfth Montana legislature as II
will be when it elects a successor tC
United States Senator Thomas Car
ter, Republican, by a majority of s'S
on joint ballot, was definitely estab
lished on Tuesday by the completion
Of the official canvass of the vote.
cast at the recent election in Gran
lite, Rosebud and Custer counties, il
each instance Democratic legislator:
being elected. The Republicans have
4S on a joint ballot and the Demo
Gratis 54.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Irritation Exposition Opened.

Chicago.-The United States land
and irrigation exposition was formal
" opened on Saturday. James VIII
son. secretary of agriculture, delivered
the principal address. He declared
that the homesteader of the west in IN
mart to blame for the present high
cost of living and also predicted a re-
turn to hard times under Democratic
control of congress.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

of a refusal, Mr. Foss declared lie
would go into every section of the
commonwealth in a campaign to de-
feat the senator. The governor-elect
declares Lodges election to the SEN
ate would be a reputation of the
great victory of the people at the last
election"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Breach Block Blew Out.

Washington.-Fou men were killed
Saturday by the premature explosion
of five-inch gun at the Indian Head
proving grounds of the navy. The
breech block of the gun, which was
being tested, blew backward into the
CUR crew. 3
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
pIsTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEBIPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed Over 100000
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 90. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Couldn't Do II.

II can't stay long," said the chair
man of the committee from the col
ored church. II just came to see if
yo' wouldn't join de mission band"
"Fo' de lam sakes, honey" replied
the old nanny, "doan' come to me!
can't even play a mouf-organ."--
Lippincott's.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
American Assassinated.

Springfield, Mo.-Relatives here
have been advised that John R. Lock
hart, a former resident of Scott City,
Mo-, has been assassinated near Ga.
tos, Mexico. The messages did not
give details.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Croker Back From ireland.

New York.-Richard Croker, the old
Tanmany Hall leader, landed here
from Ireland on Sunday for his an
nual visit to Palm Beach. He will
spend a few days in New York and
take no part in politics. He was less
taciturn than usual.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Mrs. Walker Has sIeuth Arrested.

Portland, Ore.-L. Stoddard, who
claims to be a Seattle detective, was
arrested and lodged in the city Jail on
a warrant charging him with an at
tack upon Mrs. Atlhea Walker. The
warrant was sworn to by Clarence
Walker
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
REBELLION NOT IMMINENT.
Expected Revolution in Mexico City
Fails to Materialize.

Mexico City.-The instruction
which was said to have been planned
for Sunday against the government of
Mexico failed to materialize.
Sunday passed without unusual Incl
dent, and while the authorities have
not relaxed their vigilance it is be-
lieved no further troubles will occur.
Special dispatches received here
Sunday from many places, including
Vera Cruz, Puebla, Pachuca and ORR
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
TWO Killed After Dance.

Unionville, Mo.-Two girls were
killed near here Sunday while return
ing from dance, while their escorts
escaped seriots injury, when their
team ran away.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
A Double Tragedy.

Washburn, O.-Mrs. James O'Nell is
dead and Edward Smith is lying al
the point of death from bullet wounds
the result of shots fred by Mrs.
O'Neil. according to a statement by
Smith
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

zaba, said that everything had been
quiet all day in those cities.
No bull fights were allowed in
Mexico City on Sunday and there
were no large gatherings of any kind
in any section of the capital, while
soldiers and police patrolled the
streets all day.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Wanted to Be Martyrs.

London.-To their chagrin, the 116
suffragists who were arrested Friday
during their attempt to force an audi.
ence with Premier Asquith were dis
charged in the Bow street police court
on Saturday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
AFTER SCALP OF LODGE.
GoVernor-eIect of Massachusetts viii
EndeaVor to Defeat Senator.

Boston.-Governor-elect Eugene N.
Foss issued a statement Sunday night
in which he demands that Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge withdraw from
the field for reelection. In the event
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
SUDDEN DEATH OF HoYT.
Right Hand Man of Secretary Knox
succumbs to Attack of Peritonitis.


Washington.-Henry Martyr Hoyt
counselor for the department of state,
died at his home here Sunday morn
ing from peritonitis. Mr.. Hoyt was
taken i'll in Canada while there in
connection with the reciprocity nego-
tiations between the United States
and that country. Since his return
he had been confined to his home. Mr..
Hoyt was born in Wilkesbarre, Pa
December 2, 1856. He was the strong
hand of Philander c. Knox when the
latter was attorney general; in fact,
he made himself so indispensable that
when Mr.. Knox became secretary OF
state he lost no time in obtaining the
transfer of Judge Hoyt from the de,
partment of justice to his own field
Of acti0n
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Denied Recount.

Washington.-Great Falls, Mont,
will not obtain a remuneration of It's
population under the demand made by
representatives of that city. Director
Durand has denied recount.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Unique Suicide.

Seattle, Wash.-Miss Jean Ruther.
ford. 81 years old, committed suicide
here on Sunday by saturating silk XII.
mona with chloroform and wrapping
it about her head Her parents live
at Marshall, Kan.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Laurier Celebrates Birthday.

Ottawa.-Sir Wilfred Laurier, pre-
mier of Canada, celebrated his 69th
birthday on Sunday. He received con-
gratulations from all parts of the
British empire. Sir Wilfred is in
splendid health and vigor.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
ExnIorer Wins a Bride.

London.-Mrs. Sumner Clarke OF
Peoria, Ills, and Colonel ]. ]. Harrl,
son. the explorer and discoVerer oil
pygmies in Congo, were married al
81 Georges in Hanover square, on
Saturday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Pitchfork Injury Caused Death.

Los Angeles.-A. B. Elder, former
supreme court reporter of Utah, died
suddenly Saturday afternoon, follow
ing an injury from a pitchfork,
through which blood poison developed.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
MAY GO TO SUPREME BENCH.
Senator Carter May Get Lifelong Job
as Result of Defeat.

Helena, Mont.-Friends of United
States Senator Thomas H. Carter, who
was defeated for reelection, assert
that the senator has been rendered an
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
twenty Years for Murderer.

San Francisco.-Twenty years III
San Quentin penitentiary was the sen
tenee imposed on Robert Thompson
convicted of the murder of Eva swan,
a stenographer, whose body was found
In a deserted building.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Honored Count ToIstoi.

Moscow, Russia.-The police on
Sunday forbade the theaters from sus'
pending their performances because
of the death of Count Tolstoi. Never
theless, the playhouses were closed,
as the actors refused to appear.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
A DoubIe-Engined Tripalne.

Washington.-In the basement of
the office building of the house skill.
ed mechanics are constructing what
is said to be the first triplane in the
world eauipped with double engines.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
,,,rrisoned for Beating strike-eFeaker

Ios Angeles.-Two years in San
ouenten for having beaten a non-unlon
worker with a piece of gaspipe' was
tbe sentence imposed Saturday upon
Charles Stevens, a striking ron
worker.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
The British educational system.

Amt you goin' to wash up
them tea things, Mariaranne, before
you go out?"
Daughter-"No, amt. I'm late
enough for Mothers 'elp" class, as
It is."-London Opinion.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

appointment as member of the SUI
preme court to fill the vacancy caused
by the retirement OF Associate JUS
tice Moody. Senator Carter left hur-
riedly for Washington on Sunday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Penitent.

Irate Father-Wretch! saw you
stealing kisses from my daughter.
Young Mani admit it, but am
quite willing to give them oacA
to her.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

-days well woman."-Mrs. WILLIAM
SERENs, 98S w. 21st St., Chicago, Ill.
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
0ound. made from native roots and
Berbs contains no narcotics or harm
M drugs, and to-day holds the record
ior the largest number of actual cures
n female diseases of any similar medi-
sine In the country, and thousands of
Iyoluntary testimonials are on file in
t6e Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass. from women who have been
fured from almost every form of
female complaints, Inflammation, Ill
reration, displacements, fbroid tumors.
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Compound a trial.
Kyou would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
/ tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, ct
flynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

The days of chivalry are not past A
lady entered our Office the other day
and we took our feet off the desk.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

yyha. Murine Eye Remedy Does to the
Eyes Is 70 Refresh Cleanse, Strengthen and Stimu-
ate Healthful Circulation. Promoting Normal
Conditions. Try Murine In your Eyes.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
Had Been Done.

81 never saw such versatile man.
he can do anything"
"Why stop at 'anything?'"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

There's many penitent man in the
penitentiary.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25
DIVES
| HER
LIFE TO
|ydia e. Pinkham's
Compound
chicago, IIl.--"I was troubled will
.iiino and Inflammation, and the doc

tors said I could not
get well unless /
had an operation.
i knew / could not
stand the strain of
one, 30 I wrote to
you sometime ago
about my health
and you told me
what TO do. After
ia ktng Lydia z.
|Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and
|pInnd pIIriAar -,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

Mrs. wInstowts Soothing syrup.
Forehildren teethng softens the gums, reduces IN
aammAtion. allays palm cures wind collie 2cH bc tle.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1910-11-25

It is better to inherit fortune than
to marry one.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-01-15
What We Nay Do in 1910.
With Definite Purpose Determination to Do Our
Made the Year the South 4as Ever
Known-The Great Problems Solve.
BIZ A. L. French.

and bounds" that it is question Oft
times as to what we can afford not to
do in this line. But let not any of
our Progressive Farmer and Gazette
folks strive to block the wheels of
progress, but rather put their shout
ders to the wheels and with a mighty
lift help the load along.
A wonderful year was 1909; 1910
will be yet more wonderful If our
people will start with a determine
ton to make it the greatest year the
South has ever known, and work
with hand and brain 365 days to
make Of their determination an &C
complished fact.
My readers, here's success to 1910.
and that abundantly.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-01-15
THE GARDEN.
It's Preparation, Fertilization and
Cultivation.

Messrs. Editors: From experienc
and observation l have learned thq
for best results the garden, as we
as the fields for general farmin;
should be deeply broken in the ia
or early winter. The soil should lie
filled with humus so as TO stand dry
weather. For this reason, II should
have an annual supply OF well-rotted
stable manure.
A thorough preparation may be
made by deep blowing and frequent
diskings and borrowings.
The fertilization, aside from the
stable manure referred to, should
vary according to the needs OF OF the
different plants grown. For plants
such as potatoes. both Irish and
sweet, and cabbages. lettuce. celery
and so forth, plants not grown for
seeds, the nitrogen and potash
should be the most literally used in
gradients.
For such plants as peas, beans.
corn, etc, there should be used more
phosphoric acid and less ammonia
and potash. In short, gardeners. as
we'll as general farmers, should know
that nitrogen is used chiefly TO make
the growth OF the plant-the head OF
cabbage or lettuce. the tender, juicy
celery, etc. Potash Is also necessary
in order TO give vigor TO the plant.
Phosphoric acid is used chiefly TO de-
velop seeds OF plants and hasten ma
turity.
The cultivation should be fire.
quent. level in the main, and shall
low.
Plant roots should not be disturb
ed Think how silly to pillow deep
near Irish potatoes and cut of young
tubers after they have formed. II IL
just as silly TO sever the roots of
peas. beans, corn. etc, where they
have penetrated far out into the soil
in search of food to develop an ideal
plant. Cultivate at least once a
week, and every time after a rain
mulch the surface as soon as dry
enough by breaking the crust. This
VIII make you almost sure OF a fine
garden without needing many rains.
AS to time OF planting, will say
that onions and cabbages should he
planted In late fall or early winter.
Tomatoes should be started under
glass or In boxes to be transplanted
as soon as danger from frosts ia
over. The same plan may be used
with many other plants.
The season for planting and har-
Vesting seed time and harvest
should be every month in the year
The garden should supply a part OF
the farmers meal almost every dav
in the year.
H. b. SULLIVAN.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-01-15

for the old year are behind us. What
are we looking forward to for 1910,
or are we looking forward at all?
On this very matter Of looking
forward will our success or failure
as farmers and as citizens depend
very largely, my friends. How many
Of us are simply drifting along APP
parently with no great object toward
which we are striving with might and
main! And the man without any
direct purpose in life seldom accom-
plishes any more than he starts out
to do. He may be bully good
Enthusiastically is-but the fact
is, that bully good fellows are not the
men who make the world go; and I
want the young men Of The Progress
sive Farmer and Gazette Family to
be the leaders in their business In
our Southland.
I read in a Western farm journal
Zone of the best in America) the 9TH
er day short article stating that
North Carolina man had made a ire
mendous yield Of corn on one acre
OF land. and asking that Western
farmers give heed to what was going
On in the South. This is the sort OF
stuff the writer is wishing for from
his fellow-farmers Of the South. Let's
give them something to think about
Let's go after the bumper yield of
corn not only on one-acre plots, but
on our entire acreage. Let's grow
crops OF cotton that will make people
think that farming is being revolu-
tionized, as some of our Southern
farmers are doing already. Then
suppose we go after some OF those
magnificent pastures we can have IL
we will only try with understanding.
We will then have cattle, sheep, and
hogs that will be delight to the
eye OF the man who can see beauty
In the perfectly developed animal
and with these will come the in
creasing fertility Of the soil. A fer
tile soil is the delight of the hus-
bandman, and the hope o. unborn
generations
There are SO many problems await
Ing the action Of progressive farm
ers and other citizens that II seems
almost crime for a man to sit with
folded hands and make no, or at
best only feeble effort toward
their solution. The matter OF in
creasing the fertility of the soil
comes first in this writer's opinion.
as on this hangs the very life OF the
people. Then next comes the home,
church, and school, the great forces
that take the animal man and make
OF him one only "a little lower than
the angels. Then the duty this
man owes to society calls to him to
give the work of his brain toward
the solution of the many serious
problems concerning government that
are before us at all times in a coun-
try like ours when the people are
supposed to be the government.
How this writer wishes all our
good citizens could come to know
that the gift of franchise should be
used as a lever for the strong uplift
OF mankind; and is it an unreason-
able hope that the time will come
when this gift will be used for the
betterment Of the government of our
beloved land and men will be brought
to see that the ballot Is too sacred a
thing to be used in the furthering of
personal ends?
80 zs.,
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-01-15

G1R E HAVE hidden adieu to 1910. a
kW Our mistakes, failures, sue Il
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-01-15

X. b. SULLIVAN.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-04-13
REACHING THE BOYS.

AS we understand 1t the Paducah
pastors have come to the conclusion
that the churches have invested up
ward of a half million dollars in
property, intended among other
things for the purpose of elevai ing
mankind, which are shut against
men six days in the week, leaving
him TO the mercy of all other kinds
of social influences, excepting re-
ligious, during that time. They de-
sire TO make the church the center
Of social Influence over juveniles, as
well as adults. without in the slight
est taking away their youth. They
are not trying to make religion
more attractive-for there is moth
ing repelling or austere about re-
ligion, 1t is the human obstacles a
man has to surmount to get at 1t,
that repels--but, recognizing the
church as the store house of reli-
gious culture. they are endeavoring
to make the modern church meet
the modern need in cities.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-04-13
REELFOOT
FAMOUS PAGER ARRIVES FROM
GOLCONDA.
Harry Meyers String OF Steppers
Brought 20 West End
Track.

"Reelfoot" is here. The famous
PAGER who Is a favorite with lovers
of horse racing in Paducah arrived
yesterday afternoon from Golconda
with Harry Meyers string of horses
that will be worked out on the To-
cal track. Reelfoot Is owned by
Meyers, who accompanied his string
and will be here with the horses.
Reelfoot is in good form this year
and will push DIR. M. for the honors
in July.
Secretary Rodney Davis. of the Pa
drcah Fair association. announced to-
day that other strings of horses were
coming here soon to be worked into
form and the association has extend
ed a cordial invitation to all who want
to come here. The association is de-
sirous Of making Paducah a race
horse center. The West End track
Is being worked and the horses will
be exercised daily There are about
20 horses in the stables at present.