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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
Activities of Women.

Philadelphia haN five woman factory
inspectors.
Woman farm laborers in England
number nearly one hundred thousand.
Over five thousand women are en-
gagged in industry in Italy.
Over six thousand women in New
York are employed as tailoresses.
Canada has an active rifle associa-
ton composed of women.
There are over three million widows
in the United States and there is no
estimate as to how many there will
be in Europe after the war, but II
will probably be twice as many as we
have.
In Java, when man marlNes he
goes to his wife's house, where the
women sit in council upon all matters
of importance and dictate the affairs
of the home.
Widows of soldiers killed in the
service of the British army will re
ceive a pension of from five to ter
shillings week, depending upon the
rank of her husband.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
PROPER CREDIT FOR GRANDPA
Happy Sather Wanted Generous Con-
tribution Entered Under the
Proper Heading.

When Mr.. Otis returned from the
office one afternoon, he was met at the
door by his wife, who cried, excitedly:
"Oh, Herbert, love, received love
ly letter from father today"
Eyes, my dear?" queried he.
Eyes, dearest" repeated Mrs. Otis,
enthusiastically, he congratulates
us on the birth of our baby"
That's good" was the reply
Eyes," went on Mrs Otis, "and he
says it will cost re more to live now
that babies are expensive"
81 suppose that IS true, dear" as
scented the husband.
"And, Herbert, just think" said the
wife, joyfully, father has sent us a
check for $1,000. Isn't that just lovely
of him."
Il should say 1t was!" said Otis. III
sit right down, dear, and thank hin
for his generous contribution to the
i Fresh Heir fund"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
GIFTS IN
COLLARS AND VESTEES

A COLLAR and vestee in sheer or
"A candle, to wear with tailored suits
will be welcomed by every woman and
costs almost nothing but the time for
making. The flaring collar is finished
with hand-embroidered scallops or a
band of fine narrow swiss embroidery,
or lace, which extends down each side.
The collar and vestee must be cut
separately and joined at the neck line,
The collar is wired to make it stand
and fare correctly.
A brilliant vestee, with collar and
revers of filmy lace, is pictured made
of brocaded velvet and shadow lace
The vestee is a band about the neck
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
RESIN0L HEALS RAW,
ITCHING, SCALY SKINS

No matter how long you have been
tortured and disfgured by itching.
burning, raw or scaly skin humors.
just put little of this soothing, am
tiseptic Resinol Ointment on the sores
and the suffering stops right there!
Healing begins that very minute, and
in almost every case your skin gets
we'll so quickly you feel ashamed OF
the money you threw away on tedious,
useless treatments.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
clear away pimples, blackheads. and
dandruff. Prescribed by doctors for
10 years and sold by all druggists
Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
RECOGNIZE NEITHER FACTION.
Funston to Hand over Vera Cruz to
Whoever is Prepared to Receive il.

Washington.-Whil awaiting Off
cial confirmation of the report from
Mexico that truce had been arrang-
ed by leaders of the Carranza and Ag-
uas Calientes claimants to control of
the central government, the Washing
ton government allowed its order to
General Funston to stand Saturday
night and Vera Cruz will be returned
to Mexican control November % I'M
less some radical change in the situa-
ton there prevents. The American
expeditionary force at Vera Cruz will
embark on that date for Galveston and
the Mexican factions be left to work
out their own destiny, the policy OF
watchful waiting having been altered
in no respects.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
EASILY MADE CHRISTMAS
NOVELTIES IN NEcKWEAF

MTECKWEAR and muff sets we're
IN never more fashionable than they
are just now, and they are among the
easiest to make of homemade gifts.
They confer both style and comfort
upon their wearers to the joy of those
who receive them.
Neckpieces are simply straight
lengths of velvet, plush or fur cloth,
cut quarter of a yard wide and a
yard or more in length. They are
lined with satin and gathered in at the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

the doctor, who answered my iettet
promptly. / began taking treatment
an soon as possible. Tongue cannot
express how suffered. feel CRATE
full for what the doctor has done
for me. and would not do without
Peruna. I now enjoy as good health
as ever. I find it has improved my
health so much that win recommend
It to any one checrfully"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

MT. j. NJ. SIncIalr. Cd for four wears
and was in a nervous state and very
much depressed. The doctors medi-
cine didn't help me, so I decided to
try Dodds Kidney Pills, and / cannot
say enough to express my relief and
thankfulness, as they cured me. Dia-
mond Dinner Pills cured me of Con
stipation."
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co..
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and rec
ipes for dainty dishes. All sent free
Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
DESK SETS FOR THE
OFFICE OR HOME

A MoNG the most attractive Of
"A novel presents for men are office
or library sets consisting of portfolio.
letter box, waste basket, candle
shades, etc. They are made of hand
some wall paper designs pasted over
foundations of heavy cardboard or
wood. A paper having broad black
and white stripe with dark red flowers.
vaguely outlined on 1t, was used to
cover the letter box and portfolio
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
Good News.
''PaW."

Paw"
"Well?"
When 1 promise to marry him, do
you want him to come and ask your
CONSENT"
No; not my consent, but would
like to have him trot in and tell me
the good news. sort of feel like /
needed cheering up."-Houston Post.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
Time 70 Go.

Right in the midst of the advice
you were giving him you broke off and
hurried away"
That's what l did"
But he was listening deferentially
to all you had to say"
You bet he was. l never had a
man listen to me that deferentially
that he didn't try to touch me for five
dollars before got away"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
Niaht Riders Flre TippIe.

Island, Ky-Night riders or Pos
sum hunters" invaded Mclean county
Sunday night and set fire to coal
tipple near here owned by Shelby
Gish of Central City, KY. The tipple
was completely destroyed, entailing a
loss of S35- 900
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
Why They Settle.

Wife-Who can doubt the power Of
woman's love! Think of the thou
sands of wild youths who have set
tied down into staid and respectable
citizens as soon as they marriedg
Husband-They couldn't afford to
be anything else after they got mar
ried."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
Imprisoned Miners rescued.

Pottsville, Pa.-John Evans and
William Schreiner, coal miners who
had been imprisoned for four days
behind a huge fall of coal in mine
in which they were working. were
rescued alive Thursday morning.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
A General Collapse.

II hear poor Mrs Smith was com
pletely broken up when she tried to
sing at the concert"
$50 she was, poor thing Her voice
broke, her face fell, and she went all
to pieces"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

ends, where tasseled ornament
makes the finish. They fasten about
the neck with hook and eye or slide.
Crocheted, passamenterie or bead
buckles and ornaments are used on
them.
Muffs are barrel-shaped and made
over beds of down or wool batting.
These beds are bought ready made
and are very cheap. Velvet coverings
are usually gathered over them with
ruf1es at each end as shown in the
picture. The muff and ruf1es are lined
with satin. Silk cords or strands OF
large black beads are fashionable this
season for decorating these sets.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

Inflammation OF
the bladder. La
ter / became SO
much worse that
I consulted a
doctor, who said
that I had Dia'
betes and that
my heart was at
fected. l suffer
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
George r. Dick Dead.

Bloomington, Ill-General George
F. Dick, brigadier general in the
civil war and leader of the historic
charge Of the federal soldiers up Mis-
sionary ridge, died here Thursday, Sc
years of age
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
PRETTY CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Acceptable Presents for Young and Old
and How They Are Made

round pasteboard box of suitable size
is needed over which the covering is
stretched and either pasted or sewed.
For small remembrance tokens fiat
sachets Of crepe paper carrying laven-
der or spicy perfumes in an oblong bit
OF cotton batting, are tied with mar
row strips of ribbons.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

each triangle S1s inches wide. A
casing is stitched in the bag ~
inches from the top to accommodate
narrow elastic bands for drawing
strings. If the bag is to be hung up
ribbon or cord suspenders are sewed
at each side.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
True loves BlIoht.

why are you so depressed todayf''
I'm suffering from heart failure"
Nonsense There's nothing like
that the matter with you"
Eyes, there is. She said her heart
would never fail me, but it has"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
SUFFERED FOR FOUR YEARS.

Mr.. J. M. Sinclair of Olivehill
Tenn, writes: Il strained my back
which weakened my kidneys and
caused an awful bad backache and
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

shown in the illustration. The candle
shade is of dark red paper decorated
with fancy gold braid pasted on. The
ability to choose an attractive paper
and paste it on neatly is about all that
is required for making these sets.
Leather effects, the tiffany papers, be-
sides many artistic lowered patterns
are suited to the purpose and make
useful and tasteful gifts that men ap-
preciate.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
Pelvic Catarrh
| Would
Not Do
Without
Peruna.

Miss Emelie
A. Haberkorn,
251 Gravois
Ave-, st. Louis.
Mo-, W rit e 8:
For over two
We ars / was
troubled with
catarrh OF the
pelvic organs.
Z heard Of Or.
n a rt m a n .
book, The Ills
af Life I read
It and wrote to
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

their comfort and they like convenient
things. They especially appreciate
gifts made by the donor, and this year,
there are some novelties for them
which are not difficult to make at
home.
A basket, which will do either for
den or bedroom, is made very easily.
The materials selected for it depend
upon the purposes for which it is to
be used. If it is intended for con-
venient receptacle for ties. collar but
tons. pins, needles, thread and various
odds and ends, ii is to be made of Gre
tonne, brown linen or figured silk and
finished with ribbon. But if for den
to hold pipes. matches, cigars. tobacco,
etc, it is to be made of thin leather or
heavy silk and finished with silver or
gold braid and cord.
A collar box covered with cretonne
and suspended by ribbon hangers is a
reliable gift sure of welcome. A
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

YOUR OWN DRUGGIsT WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red, Weak. Watery
just Eye Comfort Write for Book of the Bye
By mali Free. Murine Bye Remedy Co. Chicago
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
important. 70 mofners

Fancy sending for your physician.
only to discover that he is travelling
abroad for the benefit of his health.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
HOMEMADE GIFTS
ACCEPTABLE TO MEN

@ ELECTING gifts for ones menfolks
- is perplexing to the Christmas
shopper; their needs are few, COM
pared to those of women and children.
Men like gifts that add something to
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

There's nothing better than the old
fashioned brand of homemade charity.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
TOBACCO POUCH AND
DRESSING CASE BAG

A TOBACCO pouch is made of four
n long, narrow triangles of leather
or of silky plush, sewed together. A
silk lining is made in the same way
and placed in the outer bag. The edges
along the top are blind-stitched to-
gether The bag is 71a inches long,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

Poverty is not a crime, but the pen
atty is hard labor, just the same.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

gradually widening to the waist line
where it is trimmed into points. 1t
fastens just above the points with
hooks and eyes, and here three small.
fancy buttons are set on for ornament.
A short rufie of lace forms a faring
collar which is supported with fine
wires. The revers are made of straight
pieces of lace draped in at each side
and at the top in the neck line Made
of bright colored brocades this is one
of the prettiest of novelties to be worn
to embellish the blouse.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

INEXPENSIVE and pretty neckwear
L is made of narrow colored velvet
ribbon. Bows and ties like those
shown in the picture are often finished
with small flowers of ribbon or chiffon.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
Weeks Break Up-A-Cold Tablets

A guaranteed remedy for Colds and
La Grippe Price 25c of your druggist.
It's good. Take nothing else.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20
you CAN SAVE MONEY By
WEARING w. L. DOUGLAS SHOES.

For 81 years w. L. Douglas has guaranteed the
value by having his name and the retail price
stamped the sole before the shoe leave the fac
tory. This protects the wearer against a. sh prices
for inferior shoes OF other makes. W. L- Douglas
shoes are always worth what you pay for them. II
You could see how carefully W. L. Douglas shoes are
made high grade feathers used, would then
understand why they look better ut better, hold theii
shape and wear longer than other makes for the price
vicinity order direct from factory Shoes sent every
frmted dlafnlOg showing how TO order by mail
W. Z. DOUGLAS. 40 Spark St., Brockton. Mas
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-11-20

DR. Pierce's Pleas mt Pellets regulate stomach.
liver and bowels 9ugar-coated, tiny graffuies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-12
FurlLlTY OF PROHIBITION,
Rector Declares Consumption
Whiskey Has Not Decreased.

Il can . : 49, =
Raleigh, n. C., March 12.-Dr. |.
Mex. Pittinger, rector of the Church
OF the Good Shepherd (Eplscopal) '1ln
the course of ia Lenten serron Sun
day morning. declared that while ne
las respect for the sumptuary laws
of the day that they can at best be
only suggestive for the moral uph1t
md only partially effective, Take
me prohibition law in this State, n
-aid, and with all the efforts Of the
leaders, for prohibition, the officers o?
he law, the colr-ts and the law max
:ag powers everybody knows thai
while the manufacture and sale Il
lis state has been reduced the 1eslre
COR and consumption of liquors is no
enc BIT less than when the law was
..assed.
After all, he sait, the only sure re
:or from the drink evil is to get hol
on the individual and bring him int
.nat state of moral and Christian up
lift that vii! save him from this ar
other sins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-12
PASSING OF MURPHY.
;Z:::plains Cause of Expulsion OF Tam
many Chief and Associates.

Kew York, March 1.-THE oustinf
of Charles F. Murphy, leader O.
TGmnany Hall, ana several of his fol
overs, from the membership of thu
National Democratic Club created 6
stir in political circles yesterday.
4 The ostensible reason given dur
~ the heated debate over the mat
Ter at the club Tuesday night wa
kat Murphy was behind in his dues
Judge Edward F. ODwyer, pres
dent Of the club, who has been leading
the fight against Murphy. introduces
= resolution calling for the eliminate,
of the Tammany leader and the other
but that was not formally adopted,a
the point was upheld that under tn
les the men were automatically
dropped as they had not paid thel
'.es.
Thomas F. Smith, secretary of Tam
many Hall, appealed against the ri
ing and rendered a check for the
money due. When that was refuse
he asked for vote. Seventeen mem.
oars of the board of governors were
present, and they decided against tht
appeal 10 to 7. In the course OF thu
d.oate. .s'r,ith said the men would no
:, bmit to such humiliation.
"The names were picked out for az
oIvious purpose he said, "ar-' W.
will have them restored to the rolls.
Judge O'Dwyer replied that he coul
give very GOO? reason for the club
action.
"They were dropped" he said, 10
the best interests of the club and the
Democratic party"
Besides Murphy, James E. Gatfney
Thomas Foley, Thos. Fl. Darlington
end George w. Plunkett were drop
red.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-12
VIRGINIA.:

In the Clerks Office Of the Corpora
ion Court of the City Of Alexandria,
IN the 18th Gay of March, 1914.
cornelius C. Madella and Nancy Ma
ella, his wife Anne NJ. Cooper,
md Norris Cooper. her nus
oand, Maggie NJ. Madelia,
John r. c. Ma5ella, Louis f.
Madella. Olive C. Madella, Sonia Ma
leila. and Florence D. Madella in
Ter own right and as admiristratrlx
# the estate of the said Clarence II.
W2della, deceased.
Memo: -.
The object of this suit is to convene
ne creditors of Clarence H. MadeLla:
ieceased, to settle the accounts OF
he administrators of the SAID estate
O have a decree entered directing
he sale of the real estate belonging
O the said estate for payment Oh us
lebts the communication of the widows
lower and for general relief.
1t appearing by an atii>aylt meg IN
his cause that the defendants Cor-
,e,ius C. .Madella and Nancy Ma ELLA
ris wife Louis +. Madella, Olive {.
Wadella and Sonia Madclla are non
.es:dents of this State: 1t is Order
ID That said defendants appear here
yithin fifteen days after cue publlca-
ion of this order and '5o what is
,ecessary to protect their interests in
his suit, and that a copy OF this order
70 forthwith inserted in the AleXan-
]ria Gazette. newspaper published
n the City Of Alexandria, once week
or four successive weeks. and posted
at the front door of the Court House
If this city.
A Ccpy-Teste: o.
Douglass Stuart, P. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-12
PROHIBITION CRUSADE.
State Executive Committee Meets
And Perfects Plans. sa,r.

4. + ~ - > y
Is Richmond, March 12-At5 the reg
ular quarterly meeting of the State
executive committee Of the -Wen1aHts
Prohibition League of America
SHIELD aEahcadquarte esterdayR sab-
ternoon, group Of enthusiastic
workers3 gathered To- plan and, ar
range campaign for Statewide
prohibition Sin his Gig and STATE
Much work of Importance was
,d,;eI Ip@ y i5JEoj. s
Miss Edith Willis, lecturer for the
scientific temperance bureau of bos-
ton.ghas been engaged to travel over
the State, representing this organi-
.aticn for six weeks.
It was decided to present two OF
tho nrizes to the debaters in the
Intercollegiate Prohibition Associa-
.ion's contest which will be held in
this city about April Goth.
They will also entertain fifteen
voung men who will come to Rich
mond 70 participate in the debate.
The field secretary reported twelve
new leagues and one county organI-
ze;l in the last quarter. The reports
from the leagues Of work accom-
plished were most encouraging.
!. Wednesday, April 18th was set
apart as a day of fasting and prayer
for the entire organization in the
,city and State.
Or. Kate Waller Barrett, presi-
dent Of the National Council OF
Women and national president OF
the Florence Crittenden mission, was
elected a vice-president of the or
ganization.
The following resolution was unalI-
imously adop ted On behalf or the
organization.
Resolved, That, with deep appre-
citation, We thank God for such a
strung, brave, consecrated preacher
Of the gospel as the Rev. v. Asbury
Christian: that we not only sympa-
thize with him in the unwarranI-
ed attacl; made upon his character
and calling as a preacher of the
Word by member of the legisla-
ture. but each member of this organ
ization stands shoulder TO shoulder
with him in his fight for a clean,
pure city and State. We pledge him
our moral support mad cooperation
in all that he does for the uplift of
humanity ard the protection Of the
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-12
FIRE RAyAGEs % BLOCKS.
Honddfan City Loses Million; With
.,-.G,l Details Unlearned.
. Z. - -, z. .

New Orleans, March 1i.-Dispat--
ches from Ceiba. Honduras, stated
that the city of Ceibas had been
.,wept by. a fire that had caused a
soss. estimated. at S1,OOO,O0o. 1t was
laid that %, city blocks had beep5de=
stroyed and Others were in danger
Among the: buildings burned awere
.wo owned by the United Fruit Com
amy, one bank, and 10 several stores
md dwellings. The, actual extent of
he fire could not be learned definite
v. Cclba is 4 city Of 1000 inhabi-
ants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-12
PAVING.

Bids are desired for paving or con.
creting alley between Prince ana
Duke streets from and including gut
ter on St. Asaph ST., to building line
on Washington street. :. :,
1st. With second quality vitrifled
paving brick on sand base. -,
2nd.5j With cement paving on clnder
concrete base. HGH::1L'r~ e.si. 80 e
Material and work. to be in accord
ance with city requirements for SINH
lar work, and to be cone unser the
supervision and approval of the City
Engineer submit bids to I;
]. K. II. NORTON
- 1ot 1913 S. Fairfax StssN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-12

At a Corporation Court of the City
of Alexandria continued and held at
the Court House of said City On Mon
day, December 90, 1913.
Present, Hon. Louis c. Barley,
Judge.
James A. Tichenor, Complainant.
vs. In Chancery.
Beatrice Tichenor, Respondent.
Upon the application of the COM
plainant stating specifically the last
known place Of abode Of the respon-
dent the court on this 10Th cay of De
cember, 1919 doth grant the following
order of publication:
The object of this suit is to obtain
a divorce a yinculo matrimonii for the
complainant against the respondent
because of wilful desertion and aban-
donment on the part of the RESPOND
ent for more than three years next
preceding the filing of this suit and
for general relief.
And an affidavit having been filed
that the respondent Beatrice Tichenor
is not a res dent of the State OF V!r-
GINA it is ordered that she DO appear
within fifteen days after due pubica-
ton of this order and do what is
necessary to protect her interests in
this suit.
And it is further ordered that a
COPY of this order of publication be
published once week for four success
sive weeks il the Alexandra Gazette:
a newspaper published in the city Of
Alexandria, Virginia, that copy
hereof be posted at the front door Of
the Court House of the said city on
or before tie next rule day Of Thu
court after this ORDER is ertere|
and that copy OF sail
order of publication shall be
sent by reg stored mail by the clerk
of this court addressed to the said
nonresident respondent, Beatrice
Tichenor, addressed to No. $50 18th
ST., Northwest, Washington, District
of Columbia, the last known place o.
abode of the respondent.
A Copy-Tt5te:
NEWELL S. GREENAEAY, Clerk.
David Woolf and F. L. Ball p. g.
~ =, HL = Don,n1apS ('1fp