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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23
TAINTED POLITICS
Ey Peter Radford.


This country is suffering more from
tainted politics than from any other
malady at the present time. There is
scarcely a campaign speech made, a
platform demand written or mea-
sure enacted into law that does not
carry the taint OF personal gain Of
some politician or political faction
thereof.
There is more blue sky" In cam
paign promises OF many politicians
running for Office than was eyer con-
tanned In the prospectuses of the bold
est promoters OF chimerical business
schemes There are more secret com
binations formed by politicians in the
name OF My Country than were ever
formed under any and all other
aliases. There are more political re-
bates hidden In the phrase Be II en-
acted" than were ever concealed un-
der any and all other DISCUSSES
The inordinate thirst for political
power and unrestrained passion for
mastery has caused more distress In
this nation than the greed for gold,
and II ought to be regulated by law.
No business combination ever pursued
their competitors as relentlessly or
visited more heartless cruelty upon
their customers than political party
that seeks to make junk of an in
dustry, or cripple business for party
success, through tariff measures, po-
litical supervision and ofttimes de-
structIve legislation. Many political
platforms are as alluring to the voter
as the story OF the rainbow with its
pot of gold and their contamination
about az far-fetched. Self-gain is the
first law In politics. There are many
men in office today who, II they
could not shake plums off the tree OF
American liberty or cut melon taken
from Uncle Sans commissary. would
have less desire to serve the public.
The country Is surfeiting with patri-
OTIS, who will bare their breast to bull
let's In defense of their country, but
there are few men In public life who
will bare their breast to voters or run
the gauntlet OF party disfavor in de-
tense Of agriculture or industry No
representative OF the people, who will
permit personal prejudice to dethrone
justice, party success to disfranchise
reason or the rancor Of political
campaign to influence judgment can
render capable service.
The preservation of our prosperity
depends upon wisdom, courage and
honesty In government, and the Amer
lean voter should seek these attri-
butes as implicitly as the Wise Men
followed the Star of Bethlehem and
they will often be found to rest over
the stable: the pillow or the STAFF of
the Shepherd. The surest cure for
tainted politics and machine rule is
fresh air and sunshine and these i'm.
portant elements are most abundant
upon the farm, and when farmers,
bankers and merchants are elected to
membership in legislative bodies, much
Of the trouble in government will dis
appear.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear There 10
only one way 10 cure deafness, and that 10
ny constitutional remedies Deafness Is
caused by inHamed condition of the mu-
cous lining OF tho Eustachian Tube. when
this tube Is infiamed you have Tunbilng
sound or imperfect hearing. and when u ~
entirely closed, Deafness is the result and
unless the inflammation EN- be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
ton. hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which is nothing but an inhamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars. free.
r. j. CHENEY e CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. tic.
Take AaITs Family Pills for constIpatIoa.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23
WATERED SECURITIES
RY Peter Radforrl.

Much has been said and more writ
ten about the evils of watered stock in
big business concerns and the farm.
ers OF this nation believe that every
dollar written into the life of any
business organization, should be able
to say II know that my Redeemer
liveth.' but farming is the biggest
business on earth, and there is more
water In its financial transaction than
that of any other industry. There is
as much water in farmers note
drawing eight or ten per cent interest
when other lines of industry secure
money for four or Ave per cent per
annum, as there is in business pay
ing a reasonable compensation upon
the face value of securities repre-
senting an investment of only fifty
cents on the dollar. The only diff
ference is, the water is in the interest
rate in one instance and in the secur-
tiles in the other.
The promoter Outlines takes chances
and his success is contingent upon
the development of the property In
volved but the usurer, as rule, takes
no chances and his success cripples
the property involved. There may be
Industries that cry louder but none
that suffer more severely from finan-
cial immortality In both law and Gus
tom than that OF agriculture.
The farmers of America today are
paying s20O.O0O.00O per annum in
usury on real estate and chattel
loans. and this interest capitalized
at Ave per cent. represents $4,000, O0O,-
900 Of fictitious values which the farm
er is paying interest on. This sum OF
money is almost equal to the annual
value of crops produced In the United
States.
The earning power Of the farmers
note based upon his interest rate very
nearly divides likes the earth's sur.
face--three-fourths water and one.
fourth land The largest body of wa.
ter that floats upon the financial hem.
,sphere now rests upon the farms
and Its waves are dashing and its
pillows are rolling against seven mil,
lion homes threatening ruin and dis.
aster to the prosperity of the nation.
Win our public servants who under.
stand how to drain the liquid off in
dustrial properties turn the faucet and
let the water off the farms?
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

Miles MEDICAL Co., for information con-
corning my case, and in reply received
very kind and instructive letter,
which l handed to my family doctor,
and he told me to use your Remedies
in connection with the medicine he
gave me. so did. l used 1--WE bottles
OF DR.. Miles Heart Remedy and seven
bottles Of DR.. Miles Nervine. l was
confined to the house for about four
months. The action OF my heart is
now, and has been normal for the last
six months, can truly recommend
DR.. Niles Nervine and Heart Remedy
TO do what they are intended for, il
used according to directions. ] thank
you kindly for your advice In answer to
my monthly reports. | am now sixty
seven years OF age, have been in the
mercantile business for thirty Ave years
and lived retired for the last thirteen
years" A. b. HOLLINGER,
Lincoln, Penna.
Or. Miles, Heart Remedy is sold and
guaranteed by all druggists. 10
MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhart, Ind.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

The Meridian Times Office has
received large consignment Of
butter wrapper paper, Of superior
quality, and win assure you that
the printing will not rub off on
the butter. We use only the best
butter wrappsrsbIas ink and paper
aud guarantee satisfaction. 100
for Sl. 500 for 81. Call or phone
and get wrappers same day
ordered.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23
WHOLE rAM1LY pErENpEN1

Mr., ~. Williams, Hamilton, Ohio,
wrltess Our whole family depend
on ine-Tar-Honey" Maybe some
one inyour family has a severe Cold
perhaps II is the babya The origi-
nal DR. BeifS4 RinesTar Honey - an
ever ready Afotisehbld' remedy Al
gives Immediate relief Pine-Tar
Honey penetrates the Innings OF the
Throat and Lungs, destroys the
Germs. and allows Nature 40 act At
your Druggist, Csc.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23
Amount Of irrigation Water Gu

Thursday at Caldwell an order was
issued by Judge Bryan ordering that
all water rights on the Boise river
under the so-called Stewart decree
be cut to rs per cent as the natural
flow OF the waters of the river de
creases beginning with the latest
rights and proceeding to the earlier
rights. Provision is also made that
If the natural flow of water in the
rver to below the necessary amount
to supply said rs per cent then 1t is
to be ito 60 per cent.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23
WHITE MAN w1qH BLACK LIVER

The Liver IL blood purifier, II
was thought at one time II Was the
seat OF the passions. The trouble
with most people is that their Liver
ties I'M the blood ute 10 bad physical
statess causing BilIonsness, Head
ache, Dizziness aud Constipation. DIR,
Kings New Life Pills will clean up
the Liver. and give You new life.
25c at your DrugglAtsE A88
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23
Wanted, For Sale, etc.

Milk Route / will deliver milk
every morning in Meridian. Il. w.
Griffith, west of MEMBERSHIPS
] supply my customers with extra
milk or cream at any time. Milk
pint ST.; quart $2; two quarts So so
per month. Leave orders with me
or at the Times office.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

Agriculture is recognized as the
greatest OF all industries and a pros.
porous. progressive and enlightened
agricultural population is the surest
safeguard of civilization.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

devote a part Of
1t in writing a
letter to you.
On the 2eth day
of November, 10,
i was stricken
W ! I h h e a r /
t r o u b ! e. M y
family physician
called It Angina
Pectoris. ] had
from one to five
attacks in "a
hours, in t Ii e
latter p art OF
December, 1910.
/ wrote to the
-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

It is an admitted economic fact that
there can be no permanent prosperity
without permanent agriculture.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

WILLARD WHITE, JUSTICE OF
the Peace, In and for Ada county,
Shaw block, Boise, South 9Th st., rear
First Nat. Bank. Office phone No,
1877, House 2045-J.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23
Business Man Praises
DR.. Miles Heart Remedy
Successful Merchant After Investigation
Found Kennedy That Re-
stored His Health.

This is Thanksgiving day in thu
atste Of Pennsylyania. ana / want 70
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

For Sale-Currents and raspber-
ries. Wanted, pickers. Phone 564.
j. Il. Jones at Royal Stanton's place.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

For well drilling see J. Leslie
Shellworth. residence phone, No.
1938-W, Boise. Residence 1909
Hayes Street. Reasonable prices.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-23

POULTRY WANTED
Springers specially, j. r. Pigg,
telephone $40 r. Meridian.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-07-15

tween them, they will take away from
Count Sachio what want for myself"
He slipped In now from the gallery,
through the open window stealthy
as a cat, he crept up inch by inch
upon the two watchers.
Il tell you," cried out Count Sachio,
crashing his fist down upon the
table. there is no such thing as ex.
planning a thing like thisl This fail
ure can never be justified. | sent Ru-
dolph to get the coin--he knew where
1t was-he was not suspected by any
one-l told him precisely what to do.
Has he done 1t? No, And here we
wait. II is something shall not for
get"
These loud words caught Kittys at.
tention. She pressed forward eagerly.
her figure still half shrouded. Her
own senses, strained as they we're to
catch what was going on in the main
room, were less regardful of what was
going on Immediately about her.
The silent man who had spied upon
them crept inch by inch toward them.
Slowly, deliberately, he raised his
right hand above the unsuspecting
girl. In that hand he held poised Q
murderous-looking blade.
CTO BE CONTINUEDl
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-07-15

to handle them, your majesty, and I
promise you safety. | promise you to
send them away.
"You are indeed my friend, after all,
Count Frederick" exclaimed Michael.
What you counsel seems wise. Use
your own discretion, but disperse them
--disperse them"
Count Frederick, hastened TO ad-
dress the people, who now halted, un-
certain as to what move next to make.
His own agents had been among the
people, and had made known his own
plans. Yet here was their master, evil
IDENTIFY, for some reason, disinclined to
give the word for actual outbreak, and
now counseling calm consideration,
dispersal.
my good people," began he, as he
stood at the head of the great stair
way above them-'his majesty thanks
you for the honor you have done him
in coming out upon this occasion. He
himself has found great pleasure In
coming here to meet you tonight, al
though he arose from a sick bed to do
so. He wishes you to be calm In these
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-07-15
CHAPTER XVII.
At Count saehIo's LODGE.

At Count Ssehio's Lodge.
Such speed did Roleau manage 70
get out OF his own car that Kitty and
he arrived at the hunting lodge OF
Count SRehiO well in advance OF all
Others bound thither that eyentful
morning,
Kitty and Roleau moved about very
much as they pleased after their entry.
II pleased them best to hide them
selves In a small room adjacent % the
main hall where they fancied the main
events Of the day would perhaps ind
enactment. A door and window made
connection between these two rooms,
and behind the curtains in the smaller
room they faucied they could be sut-
feiently concealed.
But there were others who had an
Interest in the events TO occur in the
hunting lodge OF Count Saehio that
morning. The tangled skein OF the
mysterious coin was expanding. draw
ing IN yet others. Hardly had Kitty
and Roleau secreted themselves be-
fore they heard footballs under the
window OF the gallery which ran along
that side OF the chalet. They won.
dered who might be the author and
what his purpose.
1t was somewhat later before they
heard the mingling of voices and the
sound OF footballs
Rudolph" exclaimed Count Sachlo.
why has he not come? What has
gone wrong?"
But none could explain to him why
Rudolph had not arrived-nor az the
time did either Kitty Of Roleau know
who or what Rudolph might be-al.
though, as a matter OF fact, II was he
whom they themselves had left tied
hand and foot In Count Frederick's
palace, Nor could any OF these pres
ent know that before this time Count
Frederick himself, returning to his
palace, had found yonder intruder,
bound and left helpless, in his own
private apartment. The man had
made such excuses as he could by de.
claring that he had been robbed and
thrown in the room by a ruffian, as
sisted by a beautiful woman. And
Count Frederick. finding on the floor
OF his own apartment q tiny handker.
chief, had needed scarce more than
one guess as to who that young WON.
an had been.
But as to all these side scenes
which had been enacted, Count Sachio
was altogether ignorant. Wherefo
he now walked up and down, now ex.
claiming his own doubts. His irrita.
tion was obvious enough TO Kitty as
she peered through the yelled curtain
and strained her ears TO learn what
he was saying.
Even as she stood intent on what
was going on in the main room, Ro-
leau close at her side, also absorbed
the author of the stealthy footballs on
the gallery below the window crept
silently up and looked In upon them
as they watched--a spy upon those
who In turn spled upon others.
$50. she is not alone!" he whis.
pered to himself That man with her
will make a different proposition. Be.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-07-15
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kings good graces. Because. revolu-
ton or no revolution, the throne OF
Gretzhoifen was not worth having un,
less his owner had both halves of this
missing coin. Frederick cared not to
be penniless king, and only the unit
ed coin could give any king of Gretz,
hoffen actual wealth and actual power.
The murmurs of the people, vague,
indefinite, had from time to time been
audible at the open door of the grand
entrance.
why do We starve while they
dancer"
They began to edge towards the pal
ace steps, a dark, dense mass. The
soldiery were not eager to oppose
them with steel. The soldiers we're
themselves of the people. Moreover,
they had had small cause for loyalty
to the king and court of Gretzhoffen.
They were Ill paid and i'll governed.
The people lacked leadership. Count
Frederick had hinged his own plans
of action upon one event-the public
disgrace Of the kng-and that event
had not occurred.
He frowned as he stood looking out
over the dense mass which filled the
streets. Even he began to feel, al
most in spite of himself, some sort of
a vague pity for these less fortunate
ones.
Still over the voice of the strings
and reeds rose the low mutterings of
the mob, strange to hear, impossible
to describe.
King Michael heard this sound. All
heard it, this voice of the people, as
yet undecided. The kings face paled
terror smote home upon his soul.
The courage of his usual alcoholic
stimulant being tonight denied him,
his weak nerves gave way.
He saw Count Frederick, now re-
turning to the salon, from the great
entrance door. The latter saw the ter
ror on his monarch's face, and recog-
nized on the instant the opportunity
for himself to strengthen his own po-
sition in the kings good graces.
Your majesty" exclaimed the astute
nobleman, now advancing and offering
his hand, forgive me! was In fault
today in my conduct toward your ma
jesty. Twas but a mad Jest of my
own. Give me but opportunity to
prove my loyalty to your person and
our country, and you shall not find
me lacking. The people are about us
yes, 1t is true-there is danger of
revolt, of revolution. l shall not at.
tempt to deny that; but give me leave
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-07-15
SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray. newspaper woman. finds fl
q curio shop half OF broken coin, the
mutilated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her, at the order
OF her managing editor. TO go 10 the prin-
cipality of Gretzhoffen 10 piece out the
story suggested by the Inscription. She IS
followed, and on arrival In GretzhofIen
her adventures while chasing the secret
OF the broken coin begin.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-07-15

Accordingly he did bind the irste
Official OF Grahoffen neck and crop.
"ouiek!" said Kitty. Stealing away
silently they left the door locked and
took with them the key.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-07-15
CHAPTER XVI.

Another Seeks the Coin.
Debarred by his own station In life
from participating in any such func-
tion as the state ball. the faithful
Roleau had contented himself as best
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-02
ROUMANIA
READY TO
Go
CONCESSIONS ASKED
Entrance of Roumania ON the
Side of the Allies is Believed
Certain Unless Austria
Agrees to Territorial Grants
Army is in Readiness.

LONDON, June 2.-The en-
trance of Roumania into the
war on the side Of the allies is
considered certain unless Aus
tria agrees to certain territorial
concessions which Roumania Is
reported to have demanded Of
the Vienna government.
Roumania is making all pre-
parations for war, most of her
troops being ready to move at
an instant's notice in case hos
tilities are begun.
All dispatches received here
agree that Roumana has made
demands from Austria for ter
ritorial concessions as a price
for continued neutrality. If
Austria rejects these demands,
Roumania's entrance in the war
is considered as certain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-02
German Ambassador Believed to
Have Said,His Country Ready to
Make RepaTation Wherever Due
MEETIHG LASTS HALF An HOUR
No Statement Issued at Close OF Con-
ference-Believed, However, That
Position OF Germany Was Outlined
In Detail and That Lusitanla Incl
dent Not InsurmOuntable.

WASHINGTON. June 2.-President
Wilson and the German ambassador,
Won Bernstorff, held a conference Of
thirty minutes at the White House
today. No statement was issued at
the conclusion OF the conference.
II is believed the ambassador told
the president. substantially, that Ger
many is ready to do everything re-
qulred toward reparation whenever It
is shown there has been an infringe
ment Of American rights. Regarding
the Lusitania the ambassador is be-
lieved to have told the president Ger
many has reason to believe in the
soundness OF her position regarding
the vessels defiance Of the rules of
International warfare and the viola
tion Of an American statute as to
carrying explosives. but that this pre-.
sents no insurmountable obstacle.
The most sangulne observers did
not expect Won Bernstorff to indicate
Germany's willingness to abandon her
submarine warfare, unless the United
states was in a position to compel
England to abandon her Starvation
policy" or unless England would do
so without compulsion by neutral pow
ers whose rights are being violated
by the British order-ln-council.
The effect OF Won Bernstorff's rep
resentations upon the president could
not be judged.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-02
WILL THE STEAM ROLLER
Be USED AGAIN BY DYER?
NORTH SIDE PARK QUESTION
AGAIN COMES BEFORE CITY
COUNCIL TONIGHT.

win there be another exhibition OF
the steam roller at the weekly coun-
Gil meeting this EVENING" This is a
subject of considerable speculation In
view of the fact the question Of pur-
chasing the johnson lot adjoining the
north side cemetery will again be be-
fore the city fathers.
Last Wednesday the subject came
before the council and the finance
committee reported in favor OF buying
the land in compliance with pro-
position made by the ladies civic club.
But when Councilman j. Il. Mont
gomery moved that the report Of the
committee be adopted he was ruled
out Of order by Acting Mayor Dyer.
It was an application Of steam roller
methods and concontinued by the
acting mayor when on an appeal from
the decision he was outvoted.
There has been much Indignation
expressed regarding the arbitrary ac-
tlon Of the mayor last week and there
is promise Of good attendance at the
council meeting tonight in view Of the
possibility OF more fireworks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-02
GLEN RUST FILES DIVORCE
SUIT AGAINST YOUNG WIFE
CHARGES IMMORAL CONDUCT
ILL-FATED ROMANCE AGAIN
IN LIAEIIGHT.

Another chapter in the Inflated
romance of Glen and Cordeha Rust,
which began when they were married
on October 10, 1914, at Colfax, after
an acquaintance of a few days, was
started yesterday afternoon when the
husband filed in the circuit court a
suit for divorce, charging his young
wife with immoral and licentious con-
duct.
Young Rust deserted his showgirl
wife short time after their mar
riage because, it is said, of parental
objections. She made charges of
non-supBort against him and, after
a sensational trial, he was convicted.
Sentence was suspended upon his un-
dertakIng to provide for her. Some
months later he was cited to appear
for contempt of court, his wife charg-
ing that he was not providing for her
properly. Settlement was made by
stipulation, the husband promising to
contribute $S5 per month to her,
In his complaint he charges specif-
ically that between April and April
10 of this year, his wife went to
Echo and conducted herself so scam
dalously that the town marshal order
ed her to leave the town. Also he
charges that her conduct here In
Pendleton has been immoral. Raley
& Raley are his attorneys.