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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
AGAIN RAISING THE POPPY
Chinese 6acksiide on Their Agree
ment Not 70 Boom Business
In Opium.

London---The report of Sir ], N.
Jordan, British minister to China, on
the opium question indicates that
there has been some backsliding In
the effort to suppress the cultivation
OF the poppy since the introduction Of
the republican regime.
The report declares that since the
fall OF the Manchus the policy of sup
preston agreed upon between China
and Great Britain has been weakened
and that there has been an immense
recrudenscence In the cultivation OF
the drug.
In the provinces of Anhui, Human
and Shantung the campaign for the
suppression of the cultivation of the
plant his been successful, and In con-
sequence the importation of Indian
opium into these provinces will cease.
But investigation in other parts of the
republic tells different tale. In many
OF the provinces the authorities are
powerless to prevent cultivation. In
others there is collision between the
powers and the growers, and in still
others the officials are not inclined to
deprive themselves of rich source of
revenue.
Inc reports. however, are not all
from official sources. many being sup
piled by missionaries and travellers,
SO exact figures are impossible. The
minister concludes with the statement
that great deal must be done before
the work Of suppression can be con-
sidered as complete.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
HAS ALMOST LOST MEANING
Suffrage Leader Deerlss the Too FIRE.
quent use Of the Word
Domestic.

Mira Carrie Chapman Gait ridiculed
in Chicago the old anti-suffrage cry
Of domesticity that woman's place 10
the home.
The trouble is,' said Mrs. Gait.
that many women cannot be domes-
tic; they have no homes. The word
domestic therefore. should not be
used. as is too often the case, in a
loose way.
The suffrage leader smiled.
Yes. she continued, some people
give this word az elastic a meaning as
the witness gave It in Georgia court.
Asked why he was not present to tes-
tify In q certain case. the man said
ne had had domestic trouble just
about that time.
What was the domestic trouble,
prayg asked the examining attorney.
Wen. to tell the truth, boss, said
the witness. i was in the penitentiary
for stealth cow"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
oretna Green ceremonx.

A young couple who arrived at Ber-
wick the other Sunday were married
after the Scottish fashion in delight
fully simple way.
They drove over the border into
Scotland, and stopping at a spot
where two men were seated, the young
man said that he and the lady wished
TO be married and that they could not
adopt the conventional method, as it
would be stopped directly the banns
We're put up.
The couple then formally took each
other for man and wife before the two
witnesses. and document to that eff
feet was produced and signed by the
parties and the witnesses.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
Playing With Lion Cubs.

fund of $4,000 with which to erect
a roomy tireproof building wherein to
house the most magnificent lion family
in captivity, as well as for the accom-
mediation Of the tigers, leopards and
pumas. To prove that the little cubs
were no more dangerous to play with
than young kittens, little Alfredo Will
son, twelve years old, played about
with the quintette of cubs to the de-
light of the awe-stricken crowd. The
cubs are Men-e-lek, Dar-fur. Ber-ber,
males, and Ta-na and Ju-ba, females.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
SIRENS OF THE SEA-
Those Of Present Day Haunt
Ships Instead of Cliffs.
Modern Enchantresses Live In Small
Staterooms Aboard PaIatiai Llners
That PLY Between Port Of New
York and Foreign Shores.

New York.-Those ancient entan-
glers of men who in the Moreric myth
ology used their Establishments over
mariners, have their successors today
for those who travel by the sea.
The sirens of ancient days-Par-
thenope, Ligea and Leucosia and the
rest of their CLASSIFIED in cliffs and
caves of islands between Sicily and
Italy.
Their successor of today travel first
class in sumptuous ocean hotels. They
have discarded their wings and half
bird and half-fish costumes for Paris
creations, with headgear from Fifth
avenue and the Rue de la Paix. Long
since the double flute of the marine
sorceresses of Homer has been ex-
changed for a lorgnette, fan or
cigarette.
The presence of the modern siren
on the great ships of today is not
known to the general and nonobserv-
ant traveller. But two classes know
OF her existence very well--her vic
tins and the "gangplank" detectives.
There Is and has been for two gen.
erations along the North river water
front regularly organized staff of
sleuths and plain clothes men who are
independent OF the uniformed police
and headquarters plain clothes men.
The business has been transmitted
from father to son.
The names of these marine de-
tectives seldom appear in print, but
they are very important people never
the less, for they watch the passen-
gers on ocean vessels and separate
the sheep from the goats.
These quiet, unobtrusive men, who
look like steamship men or managers
OF passenger traffic. glue their eyes
upon every traveller passing up or
down gangplank, embarking this
week and returning weeks hence. On
the deck OF the vessel within or with
out the three-mile limit violations of
conventions or noncompliance with
laws which obtain on land are difficult
OF detection.
The twentieth century siren, from
liking for the sea, chooses a swell |
- = aAAANA IA plE1SIeIlC6 10 the /
no longer poetic and now Improbable
habitation of Gree lying along the
course from the country Of the Cy-
clops
Instead Of picking the bones of
mariners, over whom they formerly
exercised their powers, strewing their
skeletons thickly around their dwell
ings, they now dine in the floating res.
taurants of international name and
pick the bones of pheasants and
ptarmigans instead. They drink rare
vintages. while the old style siren was
presumably content with water. Over
her and her movements the pier sleuth
watches.
What his pocketbook, containing
every known detail Of offensive and
defensive armor Of every warship n
the world is to the naval officer. SO his
little book is TO the pier sleuth; for. as
Koko says. the detective whIspers ~
the siren, I've got her on my list"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
He obeyed.

Willie was struggling through the
story in his reading lesson. mo, said
tne captain" he read, 1T was not a
sloop. 1t was a larger vessel. BY
the rig judged her to be a-a-a-a-'
The word was new to him.
Barque," replied the teacher
Still Willie hesitated.
Baraue!" repeated the teacher.
this time sharply.
Willie looked as though he had not
heard Alright. Then with an appre-
hensive glance around the class he
shouted:
'Bow-wowi"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
What He Forgot.

A school inspector was testing a
class powers of observation. He
made sure that the class saw that he
had a gold-mounted fountain pen in
his waistcoat pocket plainly dis
played. Then he left the rostrum, re-
tired to the anteroom, and there re-
moved the fountain pen to an inner
pocket. Returning, he stood with
his coat thrown open and his vest dis
played, penless.
Now, boys" he said, tell me what
have forgotten"
There was long pause, and then
small voice piped up:
Please, sir, you forgot to say 'ex.
cuse me- when you walked in front
of the teacher. "-Tit-Bits.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
FISH ENTER THE ICE HOUSE
Are Found Frozen Fast Between
the cakes-Eat Into
Foundation.

Craig, Colo.-When r. A. Summers
went to his ice house he was sur-
prlsed 70 lind several large trout
frozen In the ice cakes. He knew
mat they were not there when the
house was filled and looked about
for an explanation.
The house is on the bank OF Bear
river and the water had eaten its
way to the foundations OF the build,
Ing,
It is Mr.. Summers idea that ~.
nsn were attracted 10 tire spot by the
eou'er atmosphere and entered the
building by some hole. which later
was stopped up. The river recedea
and the trout were LEFT mhroons,s ~.
tween the ice cakes.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
WAN ED
TRADING STAMPS WITH HER PIE.
Why the Woman Customer Beamed,
After a Protest.

A pale little woman loaded with
bundles ctNle into the lunchroom of
a department store
Coffee and peach pie she said to
the waitress.
When a check for 20 cents was
brought, she demurred
Il thought the pie was only five."
"Ten, madam" said the waitress
firmly, and added: do you want
your trading stamps?"
DO you give stamps with lunch?"
the woman beamed. "Oh, well, then
you can bring me another piece OF
pie. I'll try mince this time"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
A FOOD DRINK
Which Brings Daily Enjoyment.
a lady doctor writea.

a ldug uOCtoF WrlteHs
Though busy hourly with my own
Affairs, will not deny myself the pleas
ure OF taking few minutes to tell OF
my enjoyment daily obtained from my
morning cup OF Postum. 1t is food
beverage, not an irritant like coffee.
Il began 10 use Postum s years ago,
not because wanted to, but because
coffee, which dearly loved, made my
nights long. weary periods TO be dread
ed and uniting me for business during
the day.
"on advice OF a friend, first tried
Postum. making it carefully as sug-
gested on the package. As | had al.
ways used cream and no sugar. /
mixed my Postum SO. II looked good.
was clear and fragrant, and Ii was a
pleasure TO see the cream color il as
my Kentucky friend wanted her cot
fee 10 look-iike q new saddle
Then | tasted Ii critically, for had
tried many substitutes for coffee
was pleased, yes, satisfied with my
Postum In taste and effect, and am yet.
being constant user OF II all these
years. ! continually assure my friends
and acquaintances that they will like 1t
In place OF Coffee. and receive benefit
from itE use | have gained weight,
can sleep and am not nervous"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich. Write for the little book,
The Road 20 Wellyiile.r
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular Postum-mnst be well
boiled
instant Postum IL soluble powder.
a tsaspoonful dissoiyes quickly In a
cup OF hot water and, with cream and
sugar, makes delicious beverage In
stantiy. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's reason" for Postum.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
But He Wasn't.

Tommy" sternly ordered his faith
er, come into the woodshed with
me-"
You ain't goin' to spank me, are
you, pop?" Tommy tearfully asked.
Didn't | tell you this morning I'd
settle with you if you played hockey
AGAIN."
"AW' pop. thought you were only
joking; like when you told the butch
er you'd settle with him!"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
Knew His Nursery Rhymes.

At certain school they are now
engaged in considering the history Of
england during the Tudor period.
now said the teacher, who fol-
lowed Edward VIZ
Mary" replied one child correct
ly.
Right" commented the teacher.
Next boy: Who followed Mary?"
The little lamb" replied the next
boy without an instant's hesitation.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
says Husband TIcklsd ~. IL.

Pittsburgh her suit for iiyono.
hled here. Mrs. Betty Killingsforth
wife OF a prominent oil operator ~
leges that her husband took deI,ght
in tickling her feet, pinching her ana
dragging her from bed while She was
sleeping. She never had fun n,aht.s
sleep. she say, while he was home
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
LION CUBS OF CENTRAL PARK
Visitors to Zoo In New York Play
ground Frollc With Young
Lion Kittens.

New York.-"BilP' Snyder, he who
looks after the animals in Central
park, and for whom the animals In
Central park are always on the look
out for the goodies" he carries about
him, treated the visitors to the park
to near view of the five young kit
eny" lion cubs born in the park July
IL. An appeal is being made to some
public-spirited citizen or citizens for
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
Old People Need
"A Bowel Sfin1uLdflf


Healthy old age Ii so absolutely de-
pendent upon the condition OF the bow
els that great care should be taken to
see that they act regularly. The fact
IL that ms age advances the stomach
muscles become weak and inactive and
the liver does not store up the juices
thar are necessary 10 prompt digestion.
Some help can be obtained by eating
easily diKasted foods and BY plenty OF
exercise. bur this latter Ii irksome TO
most elderly people. One thing ia GER
tain. that state Of constipation should
always be avoided. as Il Is dangerous
to life and health. The best plan Il
10 take a mild laxative as often. as 10
deemed necessary. But with equal Ger.
taluty Il Is suggested that cathArtics.
pargatiyes. physics. salts and pills be
avoided. as they do but temporary good
and are SO harsh as to be a shock 70 q
delicate system.
A much better plan and one that
thousands OF elderly people are follow
Ing. is to take gentle laxatiye-tonic
like DR. caIdwells Syrup Pepsin. which
scts as nearly like nature as Is possible,
In fact, the tendency OF this remedy
is 70 strengthen the stomach and bowel
muscles and so train them 10 act natu-
rally again. when medicines Of all
kinds can usually be dispensed with.
This Is the opinion OF many people of
different ages. among them Mrs. Mary
A. r Davidson OF University Mound
Home. San Francisco. Cal. She Is rs
and because OF her sedentary habits
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
sure Thlnq.

This fashion Sheet said the lady
manicure, says that skirts will be
SO tight next season that you can't
sit down in them"
oh, WELL" yawned the telephone
operator. then l suppose wen have
to stand IT,"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
Makes Good ear,sn

Paris.-0ne OF Leonardo da vinci's
masterpieces, st. Anne" hung in
the Louvre, and protected by glass,
has now a mushroom growth cover.
ing the landscape. This is supposed
to be due to moisture forming on the
glass,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
And That Won Her.

II don't see what argument your
wife used to get that woman ! was
trying to get to cook for us, we told
her we would treat her like one OF the
family?"
My wife promised her that we
wouldn't"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
Strategy.

When he saw the enemy coming
ne turned and ran. call that coward
ice"
Not at all. He remembered that
the world is round. and he intended
to run around and attack the enemy
from the rear"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
employees ]. ]. HILLS GUESTS
Old Toilers on Railroad Go to Glacier
Park. hont., to Celebrate Mag
mates Birthday.

st. Paul. Minn,-Two hundred and
seventy-five members of the veter-
ans Association of Old Time EN-.
ployes Of the Great Northern Rail-
way went by special train to Glacier
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
Divorce Thouohts Cam. s,.v

81. Louis. Three weeks after her
MARRIAGE, Mrs, Charles Hufschmidt be-
gan TO keep a diary for a divorce suIt
which she anticipated bringing. She
exhibited the record to show cruel
treatment.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17

Park. Mont, where they were the
guests of James ]. Hin on the occa.
sion Of his seventy-ffth birthday. All
members OF the association have been
IN the employ OF the Great Northern
at least 25 years.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17

Most Of the musk that is exported
from Tibet is bought by French firm
and is used In the manufacture of per-
fumery.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
keepIna a clean Record.

How do you manage to keep sueh
clean record with so many OF your
cranky relations?"
Just use soft soap."-Baltimors
American.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
The Idea.

why do autocrats muzze the
press?"
because they are afraid of its bit
ing remarks"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
Owner Of Don Il FL.

Montclair, N. MAX Klass. owner
OF dog that banks at night was
found guilty OF violating the new slssn
ordinance. s'eep
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17

There isn't anything more pitiful
than hero out OF a job.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17

Mrs. winalow'a Soothing Syrup for Children
eeething, softsna the gums. reduces iunamma-
sions AilAys painscures wind collie 2se bottleAes
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17
Important 20 mo,hers


Kind Lady But that isn't the same
story you told me the last time you
were here.
Tramp-No. mum; you seemed ter
doubt de other one.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17

Many man gets to be conceited by
thinking he isn't
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17

Don't neglect cold. 1t means Consump.
Ton or Pneumonia. Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops check colds--5c az Drueeists
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17

u Is easy for a girl TO have good
time II she has healthy magma.
tion.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-10-17

How difficult it is to draw the line
between genius and insanity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-04

his fellows who have prospered better
than he, 1t disinclines him to give
thanks. Another theory is that al
though we have meager possessions
others have less, therefore we should
be thankful. This is a mighty mean
way to do. It's one way of Growing
over your unfortunate neighbor, and is
the quintessence of littleness.. Anoth-
er way is to thank God that your neigh
bors are no better off than yourself.
This was the case of the old lady when
the frost caught her garden truck,
Still another is to take advantage of
your neighbor and then return thanks
that you are self-made and successful
And yet another way is to do your
neighbor ere he does you and then
give thanks, as David Harum would
say. And there are those who profess
thankfulness' because matters might
be worse. And that brings up the
query whether matters ever are so bad
but that they might not be worse. II
not. then one might find an endless
chain of thanksgiving if one could
really be thankful to being who
would'so dispose or order events as to
produce so much misery. All these
notions or conceits are more or less
crooked
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-04
FOOD TAKEN IN LIFETIME

If you live to be seventy-five years
old, and are a normal person possess
ing the average appetite, here's how
much food you will consume during
that period of time:
In both solids and liquids you will
have consumed something like 1900
times your own weight in both solids
and liquids, or "a tons of solid food
and SO tons of liquid
Probably if your desires were nor
NAL you would haev eaten some 76
tons of bread, which. If they were all
piled together, would equal in size a
small family hotel On that bread you
would have spread about a ton and
a quarter of butter. If you had been
fond of bacon and were to stretch it
out in a long single slice it would
stretch about four miles. You would
have managed to eat about five tons
OF fish and some $4,000 eggs, while If
you were at all a lover of cheese you
could easily get outside of 400 pounds
of it.
It is interesting to imagine how, If
you were to see all the vegetables
you had consumed pass before you in
review, they would make a train at
least three and a half miles long.
Also on that train you could add TO-
900 pounds of sugar and $500 pounds
OF salt.
If you were a smoker you would
have used half ton of tobacco in
pipes, a quarter MILLION cigarettes, or
about 10000 cigars
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-04
CUSTOM HAS ALWAYS BEEN
Popular Error Holds That President
Lincoln Issued First Thanks
giving Proclamation.

There is some discussion as to the
origin of the present national custom
of observing Thanksgiving day. 1t
was held by large number of people,
until recently, that the custom was
first established by President Lincoln
during the Civil war. Examination of
the records showed that this was a
mistake. A number of the presidents
who preceded Mr.. Lincoln issued
Thanksgiving proclataations, the .prac-
tice dating back to Washington. They
had been desultory, however, and there
had been no regular repetition of the
proclamation until after it had been is
sued by Mr.. Lincoln.
The custom of observing a day of
Thanksgiving and prayer is as old as
the civilization of the country. 1t was
inaugurated in New England very
shortly after the arrival of the first
English immigrants, and it gradually
became the day of all others in the
year, for surprising Christmas in the
enthusiasm and universally of it's OBJ
servance. In the southern states, prior
to the Civil war, it was quite general,
though there was no common day of
celebration. The governors of the
states issued their proclamations with
out reference to the dates set by the
governors Of other states, and it not
infrequently happened that the cele-
bration would occur in Maryland on
day different from that which was OBJ
served in the neighboring states. There
were commonwealth. prior to the
Civil war, where no proclamation was
issued, and there was no observance
whatever.
The proclamation of Mr.. Lincoln
seemed to electrify the country and to
cement the states in their observance
of Thanksgiving, though there were
commonwealth which for some years
afterward selected different date
This gradually ceased, until now the
celebration has become a thoroughly
national and universal event. For a
while it eclipsed the Fourth of July,
and in New England today it far. sur
passes Christmas in interest. With
the disappearance of sectionalism,
however, the Fourth of July has as
sumed its normal place in American
holidays, and is not likely again,
through any combination of circum-
stances, to lose it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-04
THANKSGIVING Prayer.

For days of health, for nights OF
quiet sleep; for seasons of bounty and
beauty, for all earth's contributions to
our need through this past year, good
Lord, we thank thee. For our coun
try's shelter; for our homes; for the
joy of faces, and the joy of hearts that
love; for the power of great examples;
for holy ones who lead us in the ways
of life and love; for our powers of
growth; for longings to be better and
do more; for ideals that ever rise
above the real, good Lord, we humbly
thank thee! For the blessedness Of
service and the power to fit ourselves
to others needs; for our necessities to
work; for all that brings us nearer
to each other, nearer to ourselves,
near to thee, we thank thee, o our ia.
ther!-Selected.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-04
CONCERNING THE TOP HAT

Although the beginning of the "cylin-
der of civilization" as it has been
called, can be traced back to the Eliza
bethan era, it is only about seventy or
eighty years ago that the top hat OF
the present day reached its final
shape. Since then it has changed
slightly in the dimensions of the crown
and the curl of the brim, but the hat
itself has remained essentially I'M
changed. The top hat seems to have
had its beginning in the habit of gal
lants in the Elizabethan period of
cooking up one side of their broad
brimmed, high-crowned felt or beaver
hats and securing them with a jewel.
The French court later developed this
into cooking up three sides of the hat
and fastening one with loop of rib
bon. From this fashion came the cock
ade, now used only by grooms and
footmen. The silk hat of today was
born in France, and supplanted the
now nearly extinct beaver hat of prac-
tically the same shape, though consid-
erably larger.