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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-01-09

The annual election Of oaicars
ofthe Nampa y Meridian Irriga.
ton diatrici was held at tho die.
trict's headquarters At Nampu
Tuesday. Dan Barker was re.
elected manager. II. y. Carpenter
succeeded himself as president,
Z Y Burkland WAS reelected
treasurer Guy Remington secre.
tary, Fl L. McElroy attorney No
successor 70 Chris Horton, snper.
intendent a. the district who
rendered his resignation January
!, Was aelected. Mr.. Horton has
served the district as superintend
ent continuously for 20 years
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-01-09
National Wool Growers Convention

Salt Lake City, January 1917,
1914. Excursions via Oregon
Short Line Tickets on sale from
all points outside Of Utah January
Is and IA. Limited to January
24th. See agents for rates and
further particulars.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-01-09
Fer Frost Bites and Chapped skin.

For frost bitten ears, fingers and
toes; chapped hands and lips, chill
blains, cold sores, red and rough
skins, there is nothing to equal
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Stops
the pain at once and heals quickly.
In every home there should be a
box handy all the time. Best
remedy for all skin diseases, Itch
ing eczema, letter, piles, etc. 25c
by mail FL. +. Bucklen e Co.,
Philadelphia or St Louis.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-01-09
Wonderful Cough Remedy.

DR. Kings New Discovery il
known everywhere as tho remedy
which will surely stop a cough Oh
cold. y. r Lawson Of Edison
Tenn, writes: "Dr, Kings New
Discovery is the most wonderful
cough, cold and throat and lung
medicine | ever sold in my store
It can't be beat. 1t sells without
any trouble at all 1t needs no
guarantee" This is true, because
DR.. Kings New Discovery will
relieve the most obstinate Of
coughs and colds. Lung troubles
quickly helped by its use. You
should keep bottle in the house
at all times for all members Of the
family, SOC and $l00 by mail. H.
b. Bucklen q Co, Philadelphia or
st. Louis.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-01-09

Butter wrappers can be obtained
at the Times office, and orders can
be phoned in. When sent by
mail, sc a hundred should be adj
ded for postage We sell only LIST
grade wrappers, and guarantee
them to be satisfactory. The
price is ~ 90 for $50, or $500 for
900, printed with your name and
weight Of butter.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-01-09
J, J. Jones. President
Il. 9. PFAFfLE. Cashier.

DIR ]. w. Easter, the dentist
has opened the most up.to.date
dental offices in the state and is
prepared to do your work right.
Have your teeth examined. Offices
up stairs in the Harrell & Pfaflle
bulldog, Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-01-09
Worms he Cause q Your ChiId.s Pains.

A foul, disagreeable breath, dark
circles around the eyes, al times fever
lsh, with great thirst; cheeks flushed
and then pale, abdomen swollen with
sharp cramping pans are all indications
OF worms. Don't let your child suffer
kickapoo Worm Killer will give sure
relief--It kills the worms while its lax
alive effect add greatly to the health of
your child by removing the dangerous
and disagreeable effect of worms and
parasites from the system. Kickapoo
Worm Killer as health producer
should be in every household. Perfect.
" safe. Buy a box to-day. Price 25c
by mail. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co.
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Kings at the Front.

Some of the worlds political philoso-
pliers who have been moved TO the re-
fection that there will be fewer Kingdoms
and more republics as result of the
present European war may be reckoning
without their hosts. War may well be
said to be the maker OF kings. From the
cave period TO the present time kings
have been made and strengthened by
war
The war may cause tremendous havoc.
but it is likely that many of the rulers OF
Europe will be strengthened immeasur-
ably in the estimation of their own peo-
pie. if not in the estimation of the world,
by their exploits in the present mighty
conflict. That Emperor William realizes
this is shown by his departure for the
front to take charge Of his own troops.
At one fell swoop he gavanizes the army
into fanatica fighting machine and
unites his people at home in passion of
patriotic enthusiasm.
Gar Nicholas Of Russia has likewise
united his people by his leadership in the
war. The Crown Prince of England has
entered into active service in the army.
ard the second son of King George is in
the navy, thus increasing the popularity
of the royal family. The King OF Bel
gum has become the hero of his people
by reason of his active participation in
the war.-Washingto Post.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
under the American Flag.

When our great Civil War burst into
flame the transportation business Of the
high seas was conducted mainly in Amer
ican built ships. ffying the American flag
When the Civil War ended our mercan-
tile marine had vanished from the ocean
carving trade and in half q century We
have not regained what We lost IN the m
ternational transportation business during
the four years OF internal war struggle
The great maritime nations OF Europe
are now engaged in titanic war that has
already put out Of business over sixty
transportation lines Of Great Britain.
Germany. France, Belgium, Russia and
Austria Or. TO put the statement little
differently. about ninety per cent. OF the
ships actually engaged in high seas COM
merce have been tied up by the war.
Even If this tie-up Of the merchant
marine of Europe lasts for no longer than
six months there will be opportunity for
the United States TO regain the lost tlrst
position in the worlds carrying trade
That opportunity IS beating al our doors
right now. There Is now before Con-
gress a bilI-the Alexander bill-which.
wnen enacted, will open the way for
American shipping companies to buy for
eign built ships and operate them under
the American flag. As soon as that bill
passes and is signed by the President
several hundred British, German and
French ships will pass under American
control According to a statement in the
Iron Age, the American steel corporation
is proposing. Immediately upon the en-
actment Of this bill. TO purchase twenty
FIVE foreign built ships which viii handle
the export business OF that corporation
under the American flag. Baltimore
should be on the alert for the transporta-
ton in world commerce that IS occurring
Baltimore American.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Mining the Seas.

1t is not worth while indulging in
a lawyers quibble as TO the construction
to be placed upon the right Of the ma
tions under conditions prescribed in in
ternatonal law, to mine the high seas.
1t IS not theory but condition that ex-
lists and that condition confronts the
United States 1t has been informed that
the German ports that may be bases for
hoslillies have been mined. The ports
of the enemy, where this has been feas-
ible, have doubtless been mined also.
The mining OF the English Channel is
accepted as a fact accomplished. So
that the United States is placed upon
the notice that it suffers the perlls to its
commerce incident 10 the situation.
1t is earnestly 10 be hoped that no cas-
ualites 10 the American shipping may
occur But in case they do occur the
United States has no redress and the in
cident would be almost in the nature of
retributive justice for this country having
made itself party to the Illustration OF
The Hague proposition that mining the
high seas should not be permitted TO
the belllgerents. Having cut the slice
from the loaf. this country will have to
eat the bread, however wry face 1t
makes over it.-Baltimore American.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Game Laws Are Inadequate.

State Game Warden James P Curley
has just issued a compilation Of the game
and fish laws Of the state for the seasons
of 1914 and 1913. 1t IS a book Of &
pages. with an index. and Is the most
complete compilation Of Maryland's game
and fish laws ever issued.
In speaking Of the game question and
lews. Mr. CuTley said:
The lack of progression in game and
fish legislation in Maryland is 10 be re-
greiteo. Compared to what other States
are doing. we are decidedly behind the
times and show much disregard for our
material interests.
''The last session Of the Legislature
had bills presented TO il which would
have made game and FISH protection and
propagation a certainty had they been
enacted into laws. but politics and inter
ests were too strong and most OF the pro-
posed legislation was never even seriously
considered.
We. however. did succeed in getting
q uniform season bill through. which pro-
vides season from November 10 to De-
cember n both dates included. for the
following game: Partridge or quail, Eng
lisb or Mongolian pheasant. dark-neck
Bohemian pheasant. pheasant or ruffed
grouse. rabbit, squirrel wild turkey.
woodcock and deer. Under this law it
IS unlawful TO gun or hunt on Sunaav or
when there IS sufficient snow to track
game. and also between sunset and sun
rise
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Freight Exchange on Railroads
Now.

Connections between the three rail
roads now entering Frederick were
completed on Tuesday, and now, no
matter where shipper is located, he
can receive or send out freight destined
to points along any road or its allied
connections. For many years the Hag.
erstown and Frederick Railway Com
pany and the Northern Central Railroad
Company had connection at East and
Fifth streets, although it was not gen.
orally used. Tuesday the last work upon
the connection between the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad and the Hagerstown
and Frederick Railway Company was
completed and is in all readiness now for
the exchange OF the carloads of freight.
The condition is one for which ship
pers of Frederick have fought for many
years, and for the past three years have
endeavored to make this arrangement
made by the railroads even asking the
assistance of the Interstate Commerce
Commission upon occasion. Appeals
have been made to the roads, and after
all sorts of endeavors, the thing sought
for has become reality.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and
the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway
connection is upon land purchased from
the Frederick Brick Works, and is about
600 feet long, leading off of South
street. The land was purchased some
time ago and the construction of this
switch commenced,
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Negroes Discover Anti-Loafng
Law Is No Joke

That the minimum fine hereafter as a
penalty for being found guilty of loafing
on the corners of South Market and All
Saints streets will be ten dollars or sixty
davs IN jail. was illustrated in court Mon
day night, when Justice Dennis imposed
such fines on Laura Higgens and Francis
Johnson, both colored. and iook the op-
poItunity to warn several negroes present
that the officers will hereafter be given
special notice TO see that the above-men-
toned corners are kept clear at every
hour Of the day
Several weeks ago the Mayor received
a number Of complaints about negroes
loafiug on the Car Corner, " and officers
were notified to arrest any offenders. The
two in court were arrested by Officers
BruChey and George Hoffman. and the
defendants were confident that the charge
to be brought against them was not suffi.
cient to warrant their arrests
The magistrate commended the officers
and declared that their stand in the mat
ter would be upheld in court at every in
stance. The two could not paw their
fines and were sentenced to serve sixty
days in jail
The citizen., 1914-08-14
What Japan Did For Russia

If Russia is in the fight with Germany
and Austria it will have to thank Japan for
the invaluable services rendered in rous-
ing that sleepy giant, not only to reali-
cation, but also to a development of
latent powers.
Russia's unpreparedness for the war
with little Japan became proverbial and
remains historic. But for this condition
the colossal nation of Eastern Europe
would not have been humiliated before
the world by power of comparatively
lilliputian size. Since the Portsmouth
treaty Russia has been engaged in hus
banding its resources es-hnancial. naval
and military. Today it looms an ogre
like terror on the horizon Of Europe.
Russia's total war strength is about
5, 500 600 men. exceeding that Of any
other power, and then she has another
5, 200, 900 available, but unorganized,
combining nearly II.ooo, 900 men, as
compared with Germany's 6. 200, 600 next
in line. In naval strength Great Britain,
Germany and France outrank Russia.
but Russia is close on the heels OF all
but Great Britain.
Where would Russia have been,
either in land or sea forces. but for the
rude awakening of Japan, who can tell?
The citizen., 1914-08-14
A Premium on Cowardice.

The Supreme Court Of Ohio has been
asked to pass upon the question whether
an act OF herOism. in which man risks
his lie, compels him 10 forfeit protection
Of an accident insurance policy. The
case IS that Of Young man who was
killed at a motoTdrome IN Cleveland,
Ohio. when helping TO pull fallen mo-
tor cycle driver from the path Of other
machines. The insurance COMPANY re-
fused 70 pay the policy on the grounds
that he had exposed himself 70 unnec-
essary risk. His widow sued. the lower
courts gave judgment for her. / the
company appealed. Surely. it would be
against public policy if premium should
be put upon cowardice. Sup )ose the
man and his wife had been in a boat and
she had fallen overheard Would the
insurance company hold that he should
have said: Il am exceedingly sorry. but
/ cannot save you, as that would invali-
date my accident policy in the event that
| drowned"
In other words. must man who car
ries accident insurance never play the
hero unless ne is positive that his hero
ism will involve absolute safety for him
SELF Such a ruling would reverse the
opinion OF Eme: son that 1T IS man s
perdition 10 be safe when for the truth he
oueh ht to die" But no matter what the
Supreme Court OF Ohio may hold in this
particular case, some risks in life would
still be worth more than $500 even if an
insurance company cannot afford TO take
them Minneapolis Journal.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Typhoid Danger Exists.

AN epidemic of typhoid fever in
Frederick would cost the city $4,000 be-
sides the loss of life" said City Health
Officer DR.. Ira J. McCurdy, in talking
with the members of the Board of Alder
men relative to the installation Of a
water purifier. Upon the recommenda-
ton Of DR. McCurdy the question of buy
ing liquid chlorine process tor the purl-
fication OF the city's water supply will be
brought up for discussion at the regular
meeting of the Board of Aldermen, next
Wednesday night, it is reported.
Dr. McCurdy declared that the plant
should have been installed BY this time,
because the season for typhoid fever has
begun, and the city must take pre-
cautions that there is no outbreak OF this
disease in this city. The physician then
said that Frederick had been taking care
of the typhoid cases and had prevented
epidemics, but it is probable that unless
more care were now taken, there might
be an outbreak Of the disease.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
FRIDAY. AUGUST Il. 1914.
OPTIMISTIC.

Under the head prosperity Coming
Through the Crops, the Washing
ton Post says:
'The winter wheat harvest is now
assured, and the highest estimates Of its
magnitude are fully confirmed.
"The spring wheat prospects are
even better than stated a month ago.
and the Canadian crops are s well ad
vanced as TO give hopes to the farmers
there that all grain records Of the past
will be surpassed.
The corn crops Of the South, the
Southwest, the far West. and the Cen
tral West are now, thanks to the recent
rains, in fine condition, with the pros
poets of hundreds Of millions Of bushels
of increased yield over that Of last year.
"The cotton crop east Of the Miss
issippi seldom looked better and close
investigation Of the Texas conditions re-
veal nothing to justify any fears Of ser
ious deterioration.
by August 18th cotton from the
coast districts Of Texas will be moving
to Europe, and the credits to this coun-
try's account will be growing largar
daily in European financial centers.
Coming, as it does. from one Of the
chief organs of disaster, that is strong
language. However, even this unex
pected poulrice will not cure the Demo
cratic determination to complete the leg
islative program. The Currency Act
will do much, and the coming revision
of the trust laws as much more, to keep
and distribute the prosperity Of which
the "Post' makes rather belated ac.
knowledgement.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
War Hurts the Fertilizer Trade.

All importations OF potash one of the
chief elements in fertilizer, have been alb
ruptly stopped by the European War,
and there will be shortage all over the
United States of fertilizer containing pot
ash. Frederick county. however, will
not be materially affected at least this
season. for the two central plants of
Frederick, ]. Tyson and Son. and the
Ramsburg Fertilizer Company, it is re-
ported, have fair sized supply on hand.
If the war should be long drawn out,
Frederick county may be seriously af-
fected, it is declared.
All shipments oil potash from foreign
countries have been discontinued. I'M
porters have communicated with the big
central fertilizer plants of this county to
the effect that for an indefinite period it
will be impossible to get the supplies OF
this product. The fact IS that it cannot
be bought for any price, there being very
little OF this product in this country One
of the local dealers declared that the
various States of the Union, would be
seriously affected by the lack of potash
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Thousands of Wage Farmers in
State.

Maryland's wage earning army num-
bers S4l ,I64. which represents al per cent.
Of the States total population, according
to the census fignres for 1910, has been
given out in Washington. Seventy-fve
per cent. or 4Io, S64. are males and I3o.-
2So. representing 28 per cent. are of The
gen,ler sex. In the last ten years the
number OF gainful workers increased to
So coo. The figures include all persons
of len years and over
Manufacturing and mechanical indus
tries have the largest number of employees,
the number aggregating I72,I55. Farm
ers and farm laborers come next with
III 100; IN the transportation service,
42,776 persons are engaged; in profess
sional service, 23,474 in domestic and
personal service. Is, $40; in clerical cccu-
pations, S,S7I, and in commercial pur-
suits, 81, ,646.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
MANY women at work.

Prof. Edward A. Ross says that there
are about 10000 women engaged in
gainIul occupations in the United States,
and that the number is increasing much
more rapidly than the general popula-
loni. The factory has taken. everything
out of the home, he says, except the pre-
pairing Of food and the rearing children.
About one third of the single women OF
the country between IS and rs years OF
age, are engaged in occupations outside
their homes, and in the city so per cent
SO that nearly half the women in the
country are at work, but between rs and
IS years of age, only one. fifth Of the num-
Der are at work outside the homes, most
Of them being married. Baltimore Amer
lean.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
No Water Famine This Year

Caught in one of the heaviest rains OF
this section for some weeks, the Mayor
and members of the Board of Aldermen
and few invited friends spent rather an
unpleasant day on the mountainside on
Tuesday, August nth. They, however
were fairly comfortable under the broad
tops OF the automobiles The party re-
turned to Frederick. firm in the belief
that Frederick this year will face no
water famine, and that Fishing Creek
and Ok Creek will furnish Frederick
with an ample supply Of water throughout
the summer. 1t is claimed that 200 gall
Ions per minute or more is running over
Fishing Creek dam and Ok Creek,
which was just added to the city's sup
ply, will furnish large quantity of
water.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Vast Forests of Alaska.

We hear much concerning the rapid
disappearance of our forests. The vast
tlmbeted area of the eastern and central
portions Of the United States is fast being
transformed into woodless country, be-
coming very thickly populated and
doubtless will never grow much timber
again.
In Alaska, which is one of our terrific.
ries. the timber area is estimated to be
somewhere near 80 per cent. OF the entire
land, and there is considerably more than
100, 900, 600 acres of good woodland, with
timber that is of such a value its real
worth cannot be estimated.
1t will require years to even make any
marked impression on such vast forest
1t will also take railroads built into that
distant land to bring such vast forests
into our home markets.
The citizen., 1914-08-14

The reports 'emanating from the COM
mittee on water works, which recently
visited the sources of supply at Silver
Spring, Big and Little Tuscarora, Fish
ing Creek and Ok Creek, is most graft
flying to our citizens. "Water is wasting
at the intakes, is the remark made by
one of the committee A very large
amount Of money has been expended by
our City Fathers for the betterment of
the water conditions, and that success
ful plan for full supply has been reached
will be welcome news for the consumers
in our city.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Can Extend Life Fifteen Years.

That the proper use OF knowledge now
in possession of scientists will extend
life fifteen years was the startling state
ment made by Dr. Victor c. Vaughan,
president of the American Medical As
sociation, at the annual meeting of the
organization in Atlantic City While
there is DOUBT as to the feasibility of such
use still DIR. Vaughan claims it can be
done with the cooperation of Stale and
municipal governments and he ought to
known. The prolongation of life has
been worldwide question for some
time. Whether it can be worked out re-
mains to be seen.
The citizen., 1914-08-14
Paw For the Militiamen.

With the introduction OF the Militia
Pay Bill in Congress. visions of increas.
ed salary in times Of peace appear be-
fore the members of Company A. OF
Frederick. 1t means that the mlitiamen
will receive compensation for their serv-
ices with the National Guard. The bill
authorizes an annual appropriation of
I6,45o ooofor the militia. of which amount
Sc, 900. GOO shall be expended for the pay
of officers and enlisted men, during
times OF peace. The enlisted men will
receive IS per cent. of the regular army
pay, commanding officers will get about
SO per cent OF the regular army salary,
general officers S per cent. and other
regimental officers IS per cent.