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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20

eral q. Bic RaveRdal. Thus It may
be seen how the American influence in
Turkey is working In humanitarian
and inspirational ways.
Europe's Designs on Palestine.
In contrast with the altruistic la
bors OF America for Turkey and es-
peelally for the Holy Land, Is the con-
duct Of the great European powers,
who are playing sklllful game for
the ultimate control OF this land, and
even making use Of religious preju-
dlces TO that end. Russia fosters and
supports pilgrimages. AS one instance
OF her interest In this direction, It
may be said that she maintains in Je-
ruaalem hosplce where 10000 pill
grims may be entertained at one time
She stands behind the Greek church,
and, equally important, the Greek
church stands behind her A wide
spread ecclesiastical support Is of
more value out here than a warship.
France Is no longer allied to the
church, but just the same she is the
protectress of all Roman Catholic in
forests, Nobody is so blind as to sup.
pose this interest represents religious
zeal.
Both these nations, as we'll as Great
Britain also, seem to be hopelessly
outdlstanced by Germany. The kaiser
impartially supports Protestant and
Catholic, AMI also goes out of his way
to throw elaborate, IL artificial, buo-
quets to Islam, all In the interest of
Germany's schemes here. The Ger.
man name has been written large all
over Syria. Up In the famous ruins
OF Baalbeck. which Emperor William
visited In 1898, may be seen an incon-
gruous marble and inlaid mother-of-
pearl tablet, recording his sentiments
OF appreciation Of the ruin and Of Alb.
dul Hamid--both ruins significantly
coupled, On the tomb Of Saladin the
Great, who drove the Crusaders from
Palestine. is still preserved faded
wreath Of flowers, laid there by the
Christian emperor of whose eulogy
OF Islam the Mohammedans have made
80 much. A gold wreath, with a PEN
dant which is apparently postum
nous decoration, was presented to the
tomb by William. But as the decora-
tion contains the figure of cross, its
presence Is counted sacrilege by the
more fanatical Moslems, and It is nee
essary to keep two guards always on
duty in the tomb to prevent, the for
chile removal of the wreath.
The most conspicuous objects in the
landscape of the Holy Land. except
Mount Hermon, are the two towers, or
steeples, erected on the Mount of
Olives by the Germans and Russians.
These are the first objects that meet
the travellers eye, from whatever di-
rection he comes, They may be seen
from far over the Jordan; by them the
Holy City's site may be located from
Mount Nebo. Local residents point TO
certain features about these towers
which indicate that in time of war
they could be readily used for other
than religious purposes. Naturally,
the object of the present activities Of
the powers which have ambitions of
their own for Syria is to be ready for
all eventualities.
An, American communistle Expert
ment.
The only communistic experiment of
which have knowledge that has not
come to an early and inglorious end
is what Is known as the American col.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20
W0MAN'S STRANGE WILL

The will Of the late Rebecca Raj
hnger, who died recently at her home
in Moorestown, N. j., has caused
some comment. The first paragraph
directs the executor to have the bodv
cremated and the ashes strewn upon
the plants and flowers around the
woman's residence. The will aIso
creates a $4,000 trust fund, the IN.
come from which is to be paid to the
National Woman's Suffrage associa.
ton until woman suffrage shall be-
fairly and firmly established"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20
COLLISION between BULLETS

1t is not often that two bullets
meet in midair. It undoubtedly has
happened. but neither has left enough
of itself to tell the tale.
Here, however, is a case Of bullet
striking and piercing another bullet
1t happened in recent shooting con-
test at Grenoble, France, when Bel
gian lead bullet was struck by cop
per bullet fired from new model
Lebel rifle. The bullets were found
sticking in the butt in the position IN
which the accompanying photograph
shows them. The Belgian bullet haa
struck the target first and the French
bullet had followed it.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20

salt. This manufacturing process
goes on constantly, but is specially
rapid during the hot months of sum-
mer, due doubtless to the effects of
evaporation.
The basin which forms the bed of
this remarkable salt lake has the
appearance of being the crater of an
extinct volcano. 1t is situated $50
feet below the surface of the sur
rounding country. The lake has no
outlet, but the food water that enters
1t is never sufficient to cause an over
flow,
The method that is used to extract
the salt from the bed of the lake is
primitive. 1t consists of boxes to
which are attached wire ropes that
are operated by horses and pulleys
upon the shore. Men with shovels fill
these boxes with the salt and the
loads are hauled ashore and dumped
in piles to await transportation to the
different markets. Each box has a ca.
pacity of about 500 pounds. In this
way 1t is not unusual for one man to
get out from one to three tons of
salt daily. The depth of the salt bed
ranges from six inches to six feet.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20
CAT THAT DRINKS BEER

Twice day the cat belonging to T.
A. Kendall of Greeley, Colo, has to
have his allowance of beer. The cat is
big fellow and has developed an
amazing thirst. His peculiar appetite
was discovered by accident when, as a
joke, his owner poured out what was
left in bottle. The cat forsook his
raw meat and milk and drank all Of
the beer. keeping up the habit ever
since.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20

holly denied these, and called them
ISLANDERS. At present the members
marry, although all eat at the same
table and share the same life. They
seem uncommonly happy, and are in
especially good repute with the ma
tives, to whom they show hospitality.
Certainly their life is in lovely con-
trast to the bitter religious sectarian-
ism here.
Copyright. 1911, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20

In the walls Of three rooms and ~,
plaster from all parts of the S DruSs
1t then lifted the bedclothes fro nou .s
bed in which Mrs. West ana .ne
young grandchiId were lying ~ net
crash which accompanied Tho ne
awakened Mrs. West and the no. U oot
covered both with SCOT and nI.. aug
ing. They found the bedcIo a.er
against an opposite wall NO;.p pes
was in any way injured i'uef
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20
To Honor Distinguishes Woman,

Nine. Curie, codiscoverer with her
late husband Of radium. has been in
vited to come from Paris to America
next year for the purpose OF, taking
part in the International Chemical
congress, which is to be held in Wash
mgton. Last year the Chemical So
ctety of America elected Nine. Curie
an honorary member.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20

M. Bleriot, the inventor of one of
the most successful monoplanes, has
built a ne,I and strengthening craft
called the aeroplage, which runs on
wheels and carries a sail similar to
the mainsail of yacnt. He made it
solely for his own amusement and
that of his wife and five children, who
love to scud along the sands at a
tremendous pace at Hardelot in
northern France, where the famous
airman has built himself a chalet NJ.
Bleriot's eldest son has become quite
an adept aeroplagist, and ca2 tack
and steer the machine with wonder.
full skill, In high wind M Bleriot
has attained sixty miles an hour with
1t and claims that 1t is absolutely
safe.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20
Room in Front

Conductor-Move forward there.
please.
Casey twho has moved along twice)
-Divil bit furder! OF paid me nickel
t ride, not t kape on wal!,fB'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20
LIGHTNING'S STRANGE FREAK

Lightning played a queer trick at
the home Of Mrs. S. E. West, at St.
Paul, Mimi, the other night. The
bolt destroyed the chimney, tore holes
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20
Maybe Not,

You ought to wear clothes, de-
clared the missionary. Clothes are as
cheap as dirt"
But are they as healthful?" de.
manded the South Sea islander.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-10-20

During the great strike England communication was kept up between
chiefly
realizing
military established
heogaphng the daytime
PauF working In the Golden gallery
highest
excellent signaling station.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30
MAY MOVE THE CAPITAL.
Fire Premises to Be Even Creator Loss
to Albany.

Fire Premises TO Be Even Greater Loss
to Albany.
Albany, N. Z. March 80.-Hardly
had the extent of damage to the CAPT
toi building been estimated than many
members or the legislature began dis
cnssing the proba hility of changing
the seHt of state government to New
York city. These discussions have be-
come SO frequent and the idea has
found 80 much favor that it Is proba-
Bile a movement win be started at this
session to carry 1t into effect.
New York city, it Is being urged, 10
the logical location for the capitol. and
added to this argument Is heard tia
story OF capitol graft when the pres
ent smoke charred building was erect
cd Millions were lost then. 1t Is said,
aud 1t viii cost millions to replace tina
finder that burned so rapidly Wednes
day morning.
Capitol removal. while 1t has not
reached q stage where definite action
has been taken. is In the minds Of the
city delegations Of both parties. and
proposals are expected in both the
hous and senate this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30

lie Service Compsny, stated they
would be glad to sprinkle their
tracks II the city would furnish the
water and upon motion the clerk
was instructed to write to the trolley
companies requesting them to send
their sprinklers ovsr their tracks In
the city and the city would furnish
the water.
In this connection Mr.. O'Connor
stated ne had received q call from
the representative of the Standard
ON Company, who furnishes road oil
and also q sprinkler to distribute
same, and that he had requested the
gentleman to address a communsca-
ton to the city council setting forth
all Information In connection there
with.
Want Portia Street Extended.
A petition was read from a large
number of citizens and property
owners in the vicinity of and living
on Portia street. asking that PortIa
street be opened from Feltus street
to Raritan Bay. 1t was laid over
until next meeting.
Upon motion of Mr.. Stanton the
License Committee will meet In city
hall at 8 o'clock Friday evening to
go over liquor license applications
and also the committee on taxes and
assessments, and on Monday evening
next the Committee on Sewers will
meet with the City Engineer in the
city hall at 8 o'clock to go over some
matters In connection with the sew
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30
MECHANICS INITIATE
IN NEW BRUNSWICK
the EFRNTNG NEWg

Specialize the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick. Mar. 30:-Orient
Court No. /. a side degree connected
with Goodwill Council, Junior Order
United American Mechanics outdid
previous, efforts last night in the way
OF entertainment. They held an an
niyersary initiation and notwith-
standing the storm over two hun
bred princes were in attendance.
Councillor Kane, of New Brunswick,
welcomed the princes in behalf OF
Goodwill Court fn a neat speech.
Five candidates received the sec
ret work as follows. Russell beats,
South Amboy; William r. Preston,
South Amboy; Frederick Hunt. New
Brunswick; George Dicenta, South
River; Arthur Esser, Parlin. Dele
cations we're present from Good In
tent, New Brunswick, Riverside,
South River; joel Parker, South
Amboy; Perth Amboy, Metuehen,
Woodbridge, Railway, Jamesbnrg
and Jersey City, who responded in
short addresses during the social
hour. Refreshments were served by
Caterer Arthur 0'NefI.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30
O. j. A. NJ.
HAD VISITORS

Visitors from United Council of
T~ottenyille, and Anchor Council. Of
Woodbridge, ere at the meeting OF
Middlesex Council. No. 63, Junior
Order United American Mechanics,
in Odd Fellows' hall, In this city,
last night. At this time three can
didates were initiated by the degree
team. Past Councillor John c.
Brown. in the ahse2es OF the ooun-
selor and vice-counselor, presided
and conducted the meeting. Besides
the visitors there were man mem
bers OF the council present on this
occasion. A social time followed tho
business session and refreshments
were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30
SEEDS BEING
DISTRIBUTED
Compliments OF Former Con-
~Qressman--At Post Office.

Postmaster George H. Tice Is In
receipt of the annual allotment OF
seeds by the government to this city.
They are in parcels which the post
master is giving away to as many
people as possible. Hundreds OF
packages have been given out within
the last few days.
The seeds are mainly of common
vegetables, such as lettuce, cabbage,
turnips, carrots, rhubarh and the
like. They r offered to the public
with the compliments of former Con-
gresham Benjamin f. Howell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30

subscribe FOR the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30

Mr., Berxisn called attention to
the approaching summer seasen ard
the dusty conditien OF tbs streets
lie stated Gel. Gilmore Of the pmh
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30

a sAA NMws zen yogF waaA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30
is KILLED BY P. R. R.
TRAIN AT BRUNSWICK
snsclar d ne EvENINa NEws.

Special to ne EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, March 80: Emanuel
Kaufman, OF New York, was killed by
a Pennsylvania train in this city yes,
terday afternoon while walking to his
home. His identity was learned by pa
pers found in his pockets. The remains
VIII be shipped to the home Of his
mother, Mrs. III. Kaufman, in New
York.
The man had gone TO Washington to
secure a patent on a neNy kind OF auto
w1heel. He found that . similar patent
Had bean taken cut before he arrived.
He became III and was forced TO remain
ii the capitol city for 4 tins. He latep
set out 70 walk back home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30
SOUTH RIVER COUPLE
MARRIED LAST SEPT
sgeoiai % he VRNfN NEWS,

South River, March S0:-It became
known here today that Elmer Van
Zandt, a local dry goods merchant, aud
Miss George B. VOORHEES,, daughter az
Josiah Voorhees,. Of Mata street, wsrs
married. September =, 1916, IN Hobo
LIN, hy Rev. 7. u Johnson
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30
RAILWAY MAN
Is HELD UP

Watch is being kept by the mem
bers of the local police department
for three men wanted for a hold-up
last night at Railway. The trio, one
colored and two white, held up a
man early last evening and relieved
him of $50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30

der the tracks ne I0ohed AFTER n
cleaned out.
Electric Light Frasachise.
Mr.. Berrian also brought up the
question of the electric light con-
tract which, while made for a PEI
Rod of some six years, had q proviso
that a high tension line must be In
stalled before July 1st. and called at
tention that q three months notice
OF discontinuanee was required.
Mr.. O'Connor stated we were GER
tainly getting robbed by the cleo
trio light company, both inside and
outside lighting. He thought we
should get an expert to make an ex-
animation and determine what we
were getting. He stated they only
had two extra lights on hand to re-
place those out OF commission, and
had not enough men to keep the
lights In proper condition.
Mr.. O'Connor stated he had been
advised by an electrician that there
was a wire on Stevens ven with
6y600 volts OF electricity running to
the sub-station of the light company,
and la case of a fire whereby the wa
ter conducted a current to q wet
hose. It would aAean death to all
persons holding the hose. He stated
he understood the Public Services
Company wire on Broadway only
carries 500 volts. Upon motion the
committee on mrs department was
instructed to havs the city e~leetri-
iefan make an Investigation.
For spvsnkssng Streets
Mr., BerxIan called attention to
the approaching summer seasen 9
the dusty conditIaa OF tbs streets
E1Ee stated Gel. Gilmore. OF the pah
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-30

any aRair. or happening, or err
enmstanca which Is too small TO
make q want ga. sForth while ~ an
adjusting force Ii too small 10 worry
about
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-11-16
WILL ATTEND BANKERS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Hugh H. Brown, who is a mem
Der of the Nevada State Banking
board left this morning for New
Orleans, accompanied by Mrs.
Brown, to attend the annual ses-
sion of the National Association of
Supervisors of State Banks. He has
been commissioned by Governor Cd
die to attend as delegate for Ne
vada. The session will be held
conjunctively with the annual ses-
sion of the American Bankers as
sociation, commencing November 20.
The session this year promises to
be unusually interesting. The pro-
posed plans for currency reform will
be discussed by ex-senator Aldrich
and number of other prominent
men. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown will re-
turn the end of the month.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-11-16
NJ 'NAMARA CASE
GETS eleventh
JURYMAN

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16.-Anoth-
er talesman, making eleven in all,
virtually was secued yesterday in
the Mcnamara murder trial. He is
G. A. Heath, an EnglIshman by
birth, and he was accepted by the
defense after an extended examlna-
tion.
Assistant District Attorney S. l..
Vermiiya, who examined Heath for
the state, said in the course of
an intermission that he looked like
good man and would be taken
by the state unless some unknown
and unexpected reason for challeng-
ing him developed.
A feature of the day was the
elimination of NJ. w. Corcoran, 6S
years old. Corcoran was excused
by Judge Bordwell, who interrupted
examination by the state to say
that he did not believe Corcoran's
age qualified him to stand the
strain of the long trial
Attorney Clarence S. Darrow, chief
lof counsel for the defense, remark
ed that one man, T. H. Elliott,
already accepted, is eight years old
er than Corcoran.
Well not discuss the matter, {"
said the court. "Mr. Corcoran is
excused"
Accompanied by bailiff, Tales
man ]. B. Sexton was allowed to
visit his sick brother during the
noon intermission.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-11-16
Still PROBING
LORIMER SCANDAL

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-State's At
torney Wayman of Cook county, de-
tailed before the senatorial inves-
tigation committee yesterday his part
of the activity which resulted in the
formal charges that William Lori
mer secured his election as United
States senator through bribery and
corruption.
In March, 1910, Wayman said
he got from James Keeley, editor of
the Chicago Tribune, his first in
formation as to confession by
Charles A. White, democratic repre-
sentative, who confessed having ac-
cepted bribe for his vote for Will
lam Lorimer.
Mr.. Wayman said Mr.. Keeley told
of his possession of the confession
his intention to purchase it and
his purpose to publish it.
NIL way nldH odlu IHdC hS poihI
ed out the difficulties of prosecution
He then detailed his activity in in
vestigating the White story and his
desire to see all those involved in
the alleged bribery and get then
committed before the publication Of
the confession so they would no.
get together and agree on a story
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-11-16
FALSE FIRE ALARM.

At noon today an alarm was
turned into the fire station for a
fire in the c. and F. bar-room in
the Elks building. The workmen
employed in the razing of the old
Richards Hardware stone building
were throwing fine dirt down be-
tween the stone wall and that of
the Elks' building and strong
wind was carrying the dust uder
the building, causing it to escape
on the south side of the structure.
The barkeeper raised the floor door
behind the bar leading to the cell
lar and the opening gave a vent to
the dust underneath the floor and
filled the room to suffocation. Some
one thought it was smoke and
turned in the alarm
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-11-16
MACHINISTS'
BALL WAS A
Big SUCCESS

The third annual ball of the Inter
national Association of Machinists,
Local No 63S, has passed to his
tory But the fond recollections
of that great ball shall always
remain deeply entwined in the
memories of all those who took
advantage of the entertainment held
last evening
The arrangements prior to the
event were so carefully and master
fully mapped out that there was
not even the semblance of a hitch
in any angle of the plans. The
various committees are deserving
of thanks by their local in par
ticular and the public in general,
for, it cannot be gainsaid that it
vas not the most successful dance
ever given within the precinct of
Tonopah.
The decorations were the most
beautiful that ever graced Miners
exchange hall, and each and every
one who attended were presented
with either botiniere or a bouquet,
-.tt-sticaiiy made.
One of the noticeable features of
Tie dance was the smiling and
accommodating members who made
up the floor committe They we're
really the very acme of courtesy
and urbanity, No one was over
looked and it is safe to say no
one went away from the hall dlsap-
pointed.
The real feature of the entire
amusement was the sweet music
discoursed by the Casino Theater
orchestra, under the leadership of
julius Goldsmith, that well-known
musician and director.
Throughout the entire night the
principal topic of conversation were
words of comment for the ability
OF this famous orchestra.
The dance-going public will eag-
erly await the opportunity to again
attend another annual ball of
the machinists of Tonopah
The ball was a success financially,
and the striking shopmen on the
Hartman system will receive a
neat sum to carry on their de-
fense work.
1t was said that during the hours
intervening between 10 and - mid
night that more than 275 couple
were constantly on the floor-the
largest aggregation of fun-makers
ever in the building
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-11-16
SENSATIONAL
FEATURES IN
DIVORCE CASE

REDWOOD CITY, Cal, Nov. 10
Sensational allegations involving
Rear Admiral Thomas Phelps, Unit
ed States navy, retired, were con-
tanned in the cross-complaint of ].
p. Moore, read in court here yester-
day in connection with the suit of
Lillian Moore for divorce. The
Moores are prominent socially here
and in San Francisco, the husband
being rated millionaire.
Mrs. Moore filed suit for divorce
October II, alleging infidelity and
cruelty. Five days later, Moore
filed a cross-complaint, alleging
cruelty. In the cross-complaint "a
man named Phelps of the United
States navy was mentioned, but
it was not until the case came up
for trial before Superior Judge Buoy
that a more direct reference to a
distinguished admiral was made.
After the court proceedings, Rear
Admiral Phelps admitted that he
was the man named Phelps re-
fered to, but declined to discuss
the case, other than to assert that
there had been nothing in his friend
ship for Mrs. Moore that warranted
linking his name with the divorce
action.
The cross-complaint OF Moore
read into the record yesterday, con-
tanned the following:
That before their marriage the
plaintiff complained to the defendant
that a man named Phelps, connect
| ed with the United States navy
was annoying her with his atten-
tions. After marriage and some
time in the year 1906 defendants
notice was again called TO this man
Phelps because of his attentions to
| plaintifl and at their home in Fail
Oaks in that year plaintiff admit
| tee Ia defendant that she and Mr.
| Phelps, before her marriage to de-
| fendant, had been intimate and ad
mitted that said Phelphs was thu
father of two of her children, borr
during her former marriage.
"As a result of the alteration
which followed this confession ant
without any provocation from de
fendant plaintiff secured a loaded
revolver and threatened with it tt
kill herself"
Mrs. Moore took the stand ant
made passionate denial of the al
legations in the cross-complaint
81 went on my knees to my hus
band, she said, land swcre b,
the body of my dead boy and b.
my two little girls that his accusa
tiOns were untrue