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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
THE KITCHEN PORCH

The incest porch is enclosed with
wire screen, thus shutting out MES
and mosquitoes. If the kitchen is also
a dining room, the wide porch thus
enclosed is doubly available, giving
a cool place to eat, secure from ram
or unpleasant insect visitors. 1t is
still another great Improvement over
the lawn for eating because more con-
yenient to the kitchen, saving the trou-
BILE of going up and down stairs,
A rocking chair and high stool en-
able one to work at the table while
seated and are essentials to comfort
II ia much better to keep the washing
in one corner instead OF Juggling it up
and down cellar every wash day. This
can be concealed from sight by a
cheaply constructed screen.
Shade will be needed during por-
ton of the day. The Virginia creep
er. readily obtained of florist II not
a neighbor, is the most rapid grower
and most beautiful of our native vines.
Morning glory and wild cucumber
furnishes dainty curtain, which must
be renewed from year to year, though
the latter renews without work on our
part through self-sown seed.
The clematis in several varieties,
native and exotic are favorites.
With vines for shade the housewife
NAV have q more enjoyable spot In
which to DO the drudgery.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
PLANTS OF MAILING SIZE

Many fine varieties of fruit, as well
as shrubbery, are to be had very
cheaply by ordering mailing-size
plants from reliable firm or nursery
man. Many of these nurserymen
make up a collection. containing some
excellent fruits, which they offer at a
cost that most of US can reach, and
the plants are so we'll packed that,
with ordinary care and small knowl
edge of their needs, almost anyone
will succeed in growing every one OF
them. In case Of standard fruits, the
plants will be little longer In reach
ing the bearing period, but 1t is bet
ter than not to have them at all. Look
up the catalogues, be sure you deal
with a reliable. responsible firm, and
try the mailing-size plants.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
SOME SATISFACTORY BULBS
By JULIE ADAMS POWELL.


In planting a perennial flower gar
den one must spare corner, or strip
Of ground. for the hardy bulbs which
come up from year to year with very
little care, excepting the general care
which flower lovers all give to their
gardens such as keeping the weeds
down, fertilizing the ground in the
fall, and loosening the earth in the
springtime.
Scilla Siberica is very satisfactory,
1t being one of the first bright-blue
flowers to greet US, for it comes in
crocus time. Then there is the Scilla
Campanulata, or Spanish bluebell.
These bulbs, grown in masses with
snowdrops. grape and feathered n.y.
acinths, are charming in effect.
My crocuses are planted in the lawn
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26

work in the home garden. BY securing
the childrens aid, permanent improve
ment in the physical condition of the
neighborhood is assured.
Deficient, ungraded children have
found great delight In the garden and
have proved themselves capable Of
understanding how to plant and care
for the crops. To this end, brighter
future has been secured for children.
who, by the beneficent healing of the
great Mother Nature. have found a
little niche they can adequately fill in
the scheme of things. and instead of
a burden to the community they will
become useful members of society. Z
commercialized farm has been Sc
cured, the earnings of which will be
apportioned to the young workers as
their reward.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26

The utilizing of vacant property
to extend nature study facilities for
the school children is becoming more
of a fact every day. Teachers and
parents alike are realizing the added
benefits, both mental and physical, to
the child student of nature from work
in the great out of doors.
The elementary classes in the pub
lie schools of New York are allowed
so minutes a week. divided into two
periods of IS minutes each, for ma
ture study. Vacant lots adjacent to
the schools are converted into gar
dens, where practical instruction is
given out of doors.
Prizes are offered the children Tor
the best results in the school garden
and added interest is given by a re-
ward for continuation of the good
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26

me, whether they know it or not OF
course she wants me-"
WEAKNESS yawned again and
brushed his hand carelessly over his
eyes.
~Who are your he asked Grossly.
The young man drew himself ur
proudly, and stood before the bent
form with the radiance of sunlight
shining out of his eyes.
a." he said. "am Youth" And he
turned swiftly and went over to the
crying girl and touched her on the
shoulder
Friend" he told her, my friend, ]
am here with you"
The girl raised her face and looked
with tear-stained swollen eyes past the
radiant figure (She did not see him
but she heard his voice.)
tWho are your" she whispered. y
did not know that l had friend"
You haven't" WEAKNESS snapped
from his stand by the chair. NO
body loves you-you hate everybody.
Il am YOUTH answered the young
man pleasantly, ignoring the Interrupt
ton "And l am not your only friend
The whole world loves you"
The girl was staring past Youth to
Misunderstanding with hopeless
ness in her eyes.
Hes right" she whispered. Il Late
everybody"
Youth started forward impetuously
and laid his hand on her arm.
You don't you can't" he pro
tested. Think of your school chums
think Of your teachers. think of your
church. Do you hate the little laugh
ing babies that play in the sunlight
of the park? Do you hate the little
lame newsboy with his smile and his
crutches? Think of your family-your
mother"
The girl wiped her eyes with funny
bit of lace handkerchief, and looked
down sheepishly. 81 forgot them" she
murmured. But Youth was talking
again.
You say that nobody loves your
he asked her you dare to say that
How about your Sunday school class
and your pastor. and all OF the people
that you love? Don't you think thai
they return your affections?
The girl was smiling now. watery
nearly happy little smile.
81 didn't think" she cried softly
Then her face clouded. But I'm tire'
to death. I'm bored" she added.
"oh." said Youth tenderly. you r.
wrong. little girl Why. you're hardl!
more than child yet Your life ha
lust begun. You aren't tired. cal
see a pathway standing before you
clear-cut against the horizon line.
see milestones against that pathway
white. shining milestones. And the,
are marked Happiness and DUTY
and Achievement and Love. We
you say that you are tired and bored,
The girl started up from her seat
and spoke .impulsiyely. all her tree
ness swept away.
Forgive me- she begged. for tall
ing so. | didn't mean word OF i
won't talk that way again. I'm g
ing -smiling-down my pathway.
Then the Young Man sprang fol
ward and taking her face between nj
hands he kissed her softly.
60" he said. my friend. Life lie
, before you, and you have the kiss G
Youth on your brow
/, Then WEAKNESS skunk away.
Outside the sun threw dancin
, shadows across the awakening earti
/ 1t was Easter time.-Margaret
Sangster, Jr.. in the Christian Herald
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
BROUGHT The JOY
OF EASTER Time
When the Spirit of Youth Came
to the Girl Who Had the
Foolish Thought That
She Was Tired.

EASTER time lay over the land-a
Il time of radiance and music, of birds
and flowers Hearts beat happily in
tune to the JOY of an awakening
spring, and the golden Hly-hearts were
reflected in every smile.
1t was Easter time. the time OF
youth and brightness and resurrection
hardly the time for WEAKNESS to
visit the girl; but with head bent
toward her he was leaning over her
chair, talking softly, persuasively in
her ear.
You're tired" he >old her as his
old feet (for WEAKNESS is as old as
the world itself beat tattoo on the
worn floor. You're bored, you want
something new"
I'm tired" murmured the girl gaz-
ing dreamily into space-for she did
not see WEAKNESS standing before her
TIN bored. want something diff
ferent from this work-a-day world"
WEAKNESS sat down in the chair
and prepared for a comfortable chat.
He had made a good beginning and
he meant to improve his time.
"You dislike everybody, even the
strangers on the street" he prompted
with a thin-lipped. disagreeable smile.
81 dislike everybody that l know"
said the girl with a defiant stamp of
her foot. Il dislike everybody with
not one exception"
You're doing well,' he commented
with chuckle. I'm proud of you,
girl. You're tired-youre bored. You
dislike everybody with no exception.
Perhaps nobody likes you"
Nobody loves me- echoed the girl;
mot soul. If were starving no
body would help mel If were freez-
ing nobody would help me-"
unpopular girl" said WEAKNESS
happily, looking across the room at
She bright hair and pretty features OF
mis- companion. ITO look at you NO
one would imagine it. Your eyes are
blue and your hair isn't gray-it's
young hair. Isn't it sad that your life
should be so tragic?"
TT is sad" Again the girl stamped
her foot. Its more than sad; it's ter
rible. I guess you'd think SO too. il
you were me-" And she started &c
cry. head on folded arms, shoulders
shaking convulsively, I'm tired" she
sobbed
Outside the sun glowed over world
of flowers and springtime. Inside. the
same sun. grown dusty. fell on this
crying girl and the cynical, world-olC
figure seated before her.
The door opened softly and breatf
OF air = cool. bracing air - stole in
The girl. head in arm. did not notice
1t. But WEAKNESS reised his eyes Z
the opening door AMI shifted at thu
freshness of the breeze. And as a.
gazed a figure came in with brisk
quick step - the figure Of a youn:
man, 1.-THE. and handsome, and smil
Ing. A white fillet bound his crisl
black hair to his head, and pair
white-winged sandals chung to his feet
WEAKNESS raised himself from nj
chair and gazed at the newcomer
Then he turned his eyes away ant
yawned.
You're not wanted here he said
young man. She's discouraged, an
tired. and bored. She doesn't wan
you"
"She does want me-" said the boyisl
one. "but she doesn't realize it, an
the Spirit of Happiness and Sunshin
end Love. livery young person need
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
SOME SUMMER FLOWERS

A bed of nasturtiums will supply
blossoms until frost comes
In planting mixed sweet peas you
can tell whether they viii be dark or
light by the color OF the seeds.
Mas the different varieties of q
single flower and the effect Is more
pleasing than when made up OF q
dozen varieties. On the lawn, as In
the vase. popular taste has been
trained to admire the harmony OF
unity.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
Gives New Meaning to Life.

To know him and-his resurrec-
ton brings the power of God into hui
man life in most practical way. His
divine sonship is attested. His words
have authority The promised Holy
Spirit will give comfort, enlighten-
ment, power. 1t establishes hore,
quickens faith and fills life with a
new meaning, giving it tie radiance
of the TRANSPORTED Scr of Cod.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
Exnensixe Easter Enus.

In Austria, eggs are given as pres
ents at Easter. and the emperor pre-
sents a great number of them 10 yari-
GUS people. They are generally COM
posed of silver or gold. mother-of-
pearl or bronze. and often contain
certain useful presents-a piece OF
Jewelry or some little knickknack, in
tended to give pleasure to the recip-
lent.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
How 70 Owe easter Eoos.

A Mississippi woman contributes
the following suggestion TO the Wom-
ans Home Companion:
IF you will save the dry. brown
skins from onions and boil the eggs
with the onion skins long enough for
the egg TO be hard. you will obtain
beautifully-dyed Easter eggs of vari,
Gus shades of brown. with no taste of
the onion and no danger of poison. as
from some other dyes"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26

Chart Showing the Sliding Scale Of
Easter for the Ten Years From 1910
to 1920.
Of 400, as 1900. 1000. etc. which should
be leap years.
In those days they were so accus-
toned to movable feasts that it never
occurred to the reformers of the calen-
dar that day might come when their
moyability should be inconyenient,
They knew so little about the rela-
tons between the sun and the earth
that they did not want to renounce the
lunar year entirely and so upset the
order OF feast days that had from time
immemorial been based upon the
movements of the moon
Though the Gregorian calendar was
issued in 1852, prejudice against any.
thing that came from Rome was so
strong in England that il was not
adopted there until by an act of par
lament. passed in 1T51. September 8,
1852. was reckoned as September IA.
and New Years day was set back
from March 25 to January l. begin
ming with 1883.
To fix one definite date for Easter
would require decree from the pope.
The whole Roman Catholic world and
all Roman Catholics elsewhere would
at once adopt it, and there is little
doubt that the Protestant churches
would follow AS it is a purely re-
ligious feast. this is all that would
be necessary.
In Russia and Greece the Julian cal
endar is still in use. so their dates are
now Il DAYS different from ours.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-03-26
Lily TYnleaI of Easter.

Easter fashions are almost as typi-
sal of Easter as the Easter egg and
the Easter lily.
The lily is typical of Easter be-
cause of its whiteness and personiica-
ton of purity. In its natural state it
blooms about Easter time in France,
its native home.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-05
RUSTY, LITTLE
POCKET KNIFE is
SUICIDE WEAPON

When Mrs. Thomas Connolly of
No. 443 Pennsylvsnia-ave.. went to
her bedroom to retire Tuesday night
she found her husband, IS years old,
lying across the bed. with a rusty
little pocket knife clutched In one
hand and two tiny wounds just over
his heart, the knife blade, an inch
and a half long, having pierced his
heart. He was sill alive, but died
with few moments.
Connolly had started for bed, ear,
Tier in the evening.
He had been i'll for several months,
and had shown signs of insanity for
the last few days. Coroner Roth
echer is investigating.
Connolly was a laborer. He is
survived by his wife and FIVE chill.
dren.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-05
NOTICE--ALlEv PAVING
ASSESSMENT
BOARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE
Detroit, August 4, 1915.
Paving Notice No. 1929.

To Stuart II. Fuller, Gus Lehman.
John Reid, Ralph Ainsworth. ID. r.. II.
Stewart. Chas. II. Evarts. Asa White,
Levi stevens, OLIVIA c. Leiblin, A.
Wood Realty Co. Albert Bass. C. +.
Holiday, II. a. shaw. Dave /.
Murchy, NJ. Basso, William Hall!
A. A. Nall. and to all other
persons owning, occupying, or other
wise interested in any OF the lots and
parcels OF real estate In the local
assessment district established by the
Common Council to defray the ex-
penses OF grading and paving the
alley within the boundaries herein
set forth.
The assessment roll has been com
pleted for defraying the expense of
paving the alley No. 4ST. being the
east and west alley in block bounded
by Third. Second. Ferry and Palmer
avenues. and is now open TO inspec-
ton at this office. and will remain In
this office for FIVE days from the first
publication Of this notice for the in
spection OF all concerned. All lots or
parcels OF land AUDITING on. or adj
Joining the alley so described. have
been assessed for such Improvement
The Board OF Assessors will meet
on Tuesday. the 10th day OF August.
1915, at o'clock a. m. at their office
in the City Hall and will remain in
session for period OF six hours 20
hear any person or persons desiring
TO object TO any assessment so made
BOARD OF ASS ESSORS,
by GUSTAVE J. ALBRIGHT.
(B-i0D President.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-05
Steve, Aged 9, Argues
Judge Into Giving
Another Chance
THRIFTY LAD HAS
BUT ONE FAILING
Runs Away Occasional
ly "But Don't Do
NOthin' Wrong"

Steve Is nine years old. and he is
zone Of Detroit's champion runaways.
he has appeared in Juvenile court
nine times for disappearing from
his home. But Steve is honest and
he is thrifty, SO each time he came
into court he impressed Judge HUI
bert so favorably that he was given
another chance.
Judge Hubert came back from his
vacation. Wednesday morning, and
the FIRST person he recognized In the
court room was Steve.
II know you sell papers and save
your money" began the judge. after
Steve and his parents had been call.
Cd before the bench. II know you
have always been frank with me.
But | think you have reached the
end of your rope. My patience is
exhausted. in your case. So you ran
away again."
Yes. sir, did," said Steve.
Now put yourself inN my place."
said the Judge. IF you we're Judge,
and you had before you a boy who
had broken his promise nine times,
wouldn't you send him to the reform
school?"
Judge Hubert expected Steve to
remark, with his usual candor, that
commitment to the reform school
would be his action. Instead, Steve
surprised everyone by delivering a
talk on social and economic justice.
No" remarked the lad, II don't
think ! would send you to that place,
II you vas me. Now. lookit here. |
sell papers, and make money.
got $12 In the bank. l run away
once IN a while. but I don't do moth.
In wrong.
Il would put you In that reform
school. and what would you do?
Could you earn any money? Could
you have ban kaccount? And, be.
sides, judge. ! don't think I'd be &C
cruel as to send you to reform
school"
The Judge had to grin-and Steve
got his tenth chance.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-05
NOTICE-STREET PAVING.
ASSESSMENT
BOARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE
Detroit. Aug. 3. 1913.
Paving Notice No. 1882
MAXWELL AVENUE

W II. Rackham, VIM. Mutten6srs.
Mary Lipman, Mary gaumgardnefs
WILLIAM WILLIAM Hss G yio.sRn, E,.f Eobinacn
Rowland, W. J. Keep. Ella Fender.
s. Holden. Z. K Bassns, Albert Wiat.
Ell. Elizabeth Stocking John Griffith,
H kobert crfpsssy, Paul Kabars, -
Nose tangiois. caroiine Lots. W. 4.
Blum. Adolph Schneider, Henry =
Meredith. M. Biedeman. Helen NJ. VI.
gar, Theo. j. Richter, John NJ. Tesks.
Z. Kujwa, Elmer II, Vincent. J. von-
de1seG ps e M naS,d I simo nroyer1dss
81. John. Peter Kujwa. Il. 81. UirIcns.
Sam Ferguson. John A. Gillies. John
s. Foley. Cook Farm Co.. and 70 all
other persons owning, occupying on
otherwise interested In any Of the
well avenue in said City OF Detroit
within the limits hereinafter men-
toned.
The Common Council OF the City Of
Detroit, having ordered SO much OF
Maxwell avenue. from the north line
line of Garfield avenue, 10 be gradeS
and paved. notice IL hereby given that
an assessment has been made upon
NIL the lots and premises fronting on
said Maxwell avenue. and liable to De
assessed for said Improvement under
the provisions OF the City Charter and
that O roll OF said assessment In now
completed. and will remain at the As
SCISSORS office In the City OF Detroit
from the date hereof until Aug. IL,
e''' BOARD or ASSESSORS.
BY GUSTAvE J. ALBRECHT..
B-ss President 4.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-05
But COnger Admits He
Can't Explain All
This Wetness
BUT IT COMES AND
MORE'S IN SIGHT
Maybe, Though, Says
Weather Sharp, Sun
Will Shine Friday

Norman B. Conger. who observes
the weather before the rest of US
get a chance, said, Wednesday
morning. that he doesn't know why
1t rains SO much In Detroit. He ad-
mitted 1t very frankly, and then
said lot of things about the wind
THE prevailing winds at this
time ought to be southwest" he
said. But in June they were most
ly from the east,i and in July there
was only little improvement"
Then the winds bring the rain?'
mo, the rain brings the wind
The rain is accompanied by a low
barometer, and the low pressure
pulls in air from places where the
pressure is higher"
No explanation SO far.
isn't 1t possible" Mr.. Conger was
asked. that the gases formed by
the explosion OF SO much powder
in Europe have collected water va
por and are losing 1t over here?"
The observer shook his head.
Then what becomes Of the
gases?"
Il don't know" he said.
well. why aren't they responsi
BILE for the RAIN?
Mr. Conger looked weary.
"All that was tested, many years
ago, both In Washington, D. G., and
In Texas" he said. There's moth
ing to it. The theory that rain fol
lows big battles antedates the dis
covery of gunpowder. They used u
say that the noise caused by the
clashing of spears against shields
was responsible for rain. II that's
so. why doesn't It rain over every
boiler factory? Over In Switzer
land, they use cannon to stop hail
storms. II explosions cause rain II
one place, why do they stop 1t II
others?"
do the cannon stop the hail
storms?" Mr. Conger was asked.
"They do not" he replied.
There was seller Of explosives
in Michigan who claimed that h
could start rain with dynamite. HI
offered tC demonstrate 1t to the peo
pie. He waited for low barometer
before pulling or his demonstration
and OF course II rained. so he mus
have been responsible for the pre-
cipitation. l believe he sold con
siderable dynamite.
THE government experiment.
were pretty conclusive. They were
in charge OF man who believed
that he could make II rain by ex
The Detroit times., 1915-08-05
AIDS WIFE OF
MAN WHO STOLE
CAR; DROPS CASE

Frank Clayton, arrested with his
wife In Pittsburgh. while trying to
sell an auto stolen from the Bates
st. dock here. while its owner, DR..
II. j. Roberts, was on a moonlight
excursion, need not face trial for
the theft OF the auto, as Or. Rob
erts withdrew the warrant In police
court Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs, Clayton had been released
when Detective Parker and Or. Rob-
erts arrived in Pittsburgh, but she
had no money 10 pay her fare back
and had no friends in the strange
city. DR.. Roberts paid her fare
back 10 Detroit, and now has drop
ped prosecution OF her husband.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-05
Marriage Licenses.

George Rutton. 20. Highland Park
Clara Wurm. %, Detroit
=, William J: Walters Jr. -; Minnie
Jacob l. Edsar. az; GLADYS Hunt.
Raymond Rents. a; Irene Sanders.
Harry T. Walker. 80: Rose Il, Rup-
,,I Lsaw, q s0kol0w'hL "a; Mary s'a'-
sidney p. Morgan. -; Martha v.
Louis S. oerow. 81, Highland Park
6:,iow sSd'n ,i 'y Wi.d Sis
Albert, W. Gosrk~ al: Cecil p.
oscar sands. ~, Detroit; Christine
Charles T: Balch. as. Kalamazoo
Paul Koids. a.. Detroit, Anna
Smith; 10: Highi.nd Park.
sky W. IL cyrn''w'h'' ~ Fen" Rev
Hesss l. Flynn. &c: Edna L. Gran.
J.. Percivai schanta. 40; Florence n,
stanley b. chauvin. IS. Crosse
Pointe village: Nellie c. Began, 20,
Brighton, Mich.
frederick o. Knebci. "a; Clara r.
Thomas Rada. IS; Rose Stroll. 10.
lawrence Van Etten. "a Beuiah
Phillips. II.
Paul J. Runner. 81. Charlotte. ".
c.. Dora NJ. Drummer. So. Guthrie.
Okla.
Vincenty Kulinski. 81: Honorata
wlytowicz. IL
George l. Nesseidre "a; Hazel
Newman, Is
Jay c. stahI ~; Grace English, rs.
Roy ID. Bourde. 20. Muskegon; Edna
q. Dwyer. 20. Detroit.
Paul Bohsz, 2s; Mary Lamon. ~
Edmund r. Regan. %, Detroit:
I.ayina !. Ensley. %. oxford. Mich.
Francis f. Garybusch. 20. Maui
Couison. FL.
Fred Null. go Blanche Geisler. 10
The Detroit times., 1915-08-05
Deaths.

Lillian A. Frank. las Bagley, year
cholera infantum, Grace Oberlin, Har :
per hospital. 30 years, acute dilata-
lion OF heart. Alice Dodenhon. 29I
Waterloo. a. years. carcinoma OF
breast Joseph Wesley. Chiidren's
Free hospital. IS days. bronchial
pneumonia. Eliza WICK, ls6 Gratiot.
". Turner. S2l Warren west, 81 years,
lobar pneumonia: Elma Zimmerman.
1857 Palmer. 30 years. mitral insufn-
cheney; Emeiia Greizczyk, 10 Pollard.
3 months, commissions. Mrs. John
Burger. Harper hospital, about so
years. degenerated ovarian tumor:
Alexander W. Iamlin. 1902 Garfield
east. 20 years, endocarditis; Bonnie
Bernstein. Childrens Free hospital,
months, entero colitis