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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Miss Esther Fenton arrived AT
home Saturday evening from the Ore
gon State University at Eugene. to
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Fenton.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Champlin
moved this week from Boise TO their
residence property in Meridian. Mr..
Champlin will leave for Denver next
week to take a position as travelling
salesman for rubber boots COM
pany and Mrs. champlin will make
her home here.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

g. @. Smith will grind for Gus
toners at &c per hundred WIN also
trade coal for wheat.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Robert Pfost and Harold Hoobler
changed their bachelor quarters Tues
day from the Dutton building To a
room on the second floor OF the
First National Bank building.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

ITALIAN PRUNE TREES.
Any quantity or grade, Priced Right.
j. +. LITTOOY, Box 1408, Boise.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Mrs. Brownlewer arrived here this
week from Toronto, Canada, for
for visit at the home of her sister.
Mrs. George Gregory.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Ray Chapman who has been en-
ployed for some time past at Arrow
Rock, returned TO Meridian TO re-
side
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Miss Irene Gould, sophomore at
the University OF Idaho. has return
ed to Meridian TO spend the holt
days with her father. Prof w. w.
Gould.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

w, A. Dewhirst who is teaching
school near New Plymouth will ar
rive this evening friday to en-
Joy Christmas with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. S.Dewhirst.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Meridian High school students
are preparing the play. "Fanchon and
the Cricket" which they will pre-
sent about the middle OF next month.
The work is under the direction OF
Miss Stevens.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

On account of delayed trains the
second installment of THE Broken
Coin was not received al the Idle
Hour In time for Thursdays show.
II viii be put on next Monday night
instead.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

The Meridian business mems has
ketbail team is in receipt of chal'
ienge for game with the College
of Idaho team from Caldwell. The
college boys want TO play IN Merid.
ian. January ~ and it is probable
that their challenge VIII be accepted
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

r. T.. Liant enrolls as a Times sub
scriber this week. Mr.. Liant is on
the Alvin Regan farm near onwiler
station, having come few months
from McCook, Red Willow county.
Nebraska. Mr.. Liant is well versed in
livestock and pleasant gentleman
TO meet.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

The Methodist Sunday school will
give a Xmas program this Friday
evening at 1880 o'clock, and pro-
gram. "A Christmas Conservation
Service" will be given the same hour
at the Christian church.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Lutheran services in both English
and German will be held at the
Christian church, Meridian. on Sun
day, December 20, at o'clock p. M,
beginning with English service. Ger
man following. Conducted by Rev.
A. Kahl. New Plymouth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Harold Downey who has been
teaching school at Cambridge, will
arrive Friday evening to spend
Christmas and the holiday vacation
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. +.
Downey on their ranch north OF
town.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

DR.. II. f. Neal was called to Kuna
Monday evening in consultation with
DR.. McCauley of that place In the
case OF Mrs. WIN Jerome who is
critical Ill.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Miss Jennie Kinney who has been
attending school at Albion. Idaho. ar
rived home this week to spend the
Christmas holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kinney.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

James Doe was arrested by Mar
shall Finch Tuesday night for drunk
enness. He had promised TO leave
town but was found later in coy
corner OF the Interurban depot, "all
in"~ from the effects OF too much
booze. Justice Peer fined him 10
days and he was put to work on the
street Wednesday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

All the country people seemed
too busy with Christmas shopping
Saturday to bring in goods to offer
for sale at the traders day auction
AS result but little OF chattles was
offered. The special sales by the var.
ious stores were well patronized.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Last week b, F.. Brown, a sheep
man of Caldwell, purchased fine
Shropshire ram at the well known
Bisby & Son Lone Tree ranch near
Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Charles Mace. one of the promi-
nent stock men from near Eagle,
was in Meridian Tuesday seeking sur
gical attention for one OF his legs
which was severely injured a few
days ago when derrick pole fell on
him.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

t. A. Bisby met with quite SER
ious accident recently, A nail flew
into his left eye injuring the ball,
which necessitated trip to Boise
to consult specialist.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

David .Matlock becomes Times
subscriber this week. He lives with
his father, G. Matlock. three miles
northwest oil Meridian. Mr.. Matlock
Is one Of our pioneers and ons Of the
most successful farmers In the coun-
~. A few years ago he built com
mcdious house and this year he built
q fine barn, else large machinery
shed and an UP TO date, lath and
piastered chicken house.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Rev w. J. Luscombe OF weiser
former pastor of the Methodist
church In Meridian, was here this
week to conduct the funeral SER
vices OF Mrs. Linn and George Ed
wards and also to officiate at the
Copeland-Hunt wedding. Mr.. Lus-
combe expressed himself as highly
pleased with his charge at Weiser
but will always have a warm spot
in his heart for Meridian and his
host OF friends here.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Earl Webb Tuesday night lost his
valuable big grey dray horse which
Is known TO practically every rest
dent in the village because of it's UNI
usual intelligence. The horse was
formerly owned by Amos whitley,
and was used in hauling a scraper
on excavation work on many OF the
Easements OF the new buildings
around town The horse would fire.
quently work for hours without a
driver.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

An orchestra OF three pieces will
furnish the music for the big Christ
mas ball in the NJ. w. A. hall here
Friday night of this week. l.. H
Bailey will serve lunch for the oc.
casion.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

The boys basket ball of Meridian
High school won hard fought game
from the business mems team of this
town last Friday night. The score
was SO to 81.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Mas Shaw who 10 the domestic
science teacher in the local schools
VIII spend Christmas with her sis
ter at Tamarak near the Payette
sakes.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-12-24

Miss KeO currie. principal lady
instructor in the Meridian schools
last year and now teaching in the
Pocatello schools. win be the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Toileth from
Christmas eve TO New Years day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
TAXATION TO PAY FOR
 READINESS

WASHlNGTON Nov l2-lt was authoritativeiy learned today that the plan which the administration will submit to Congress at the next ses. sion for the purpose of inauguraung President Wilson's preparedness pro- gram and wiping out the deficit In the treasury win be along the following lines. A double Income tax, which Is expected to produce SSO00o,OOO0; Q tax on freight receipts Of 8 per cent which is expected to yield S6oOO0.0OO' Q tax ot one or two percent on gaso- line. which will yield S20000.00o; O re- duction Of the exemption on incomes to S2.O0o which win produce about SlO. .O00. 900 and the retention of the special "war taxes" known to be the least irritating to the public. which alone wll produce S35.000,000.
 Briefly. tho Presidents plan for placing the United States in readiness to defend itself against invasion, is this: TO raise the regular army from 100000 to 10000 mon; to create @ Continental Army" of 100000 men. who win enlist for six yearc. and who win be required to drin for two months each year for the first three years of their enlistment, and who are subject Co call to arms only for ser vice in this count-y. in the event of invasion; and the doubling of the rate Of construction Of naval vessels
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12

 OF TEJT0N
 IS CLAIM

LONDON, Nov. f2. - Although Che Teuton soldlers are spread out over hundreds of miles of Serbian territory and arc attacking the mountain otronoholdo weot of captured NIsh, today's dispatches from Serbian army headquarters indicate a definite check to the invaslon.
 Central Newo Agency dlopatcheo from Milan furthermore state that Italy has agreed to give the allles suf- deient oupport In the Balkans to inc cure triumph. Ao theoe dispatches passed the censor it 10 taken to lndi- cate chat a big Italian force already To fighting with the alice against the Bulqariano In Southern Serbia.
 An Athens dispatch to the Evening Standard today stated that Che French have Inflicted a crushing defeat on Che Bulgarian troops oouth of Veleo.
 A dispatch from serne, Switzerland, says that Bulgaria has called upon all Of her male sublecto between the aeeo of 20 and 70, including those hitherto exempt from military ser. vice, and ia strengthening her armles in Che field.
 From Bucharest comes report that Che Russians have asconded the Danube river landing troops near Si- listrie, In Rumanlan territory. The report has not been officially confirm ed. yet London ls inclined to thc be- lief that it Is true, owing to its eouroe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
ARE
 TO SELL UNITED
 STATES SECURITIES

LONDON. Nov 12. - The British government and London bankers are counting upon the reaaio to Ameri- cans o1e American securities to hold up the values of London exchange In New York. Banks are purchasing great quantities of American railroad and industrial stocks and railroad, industrial and municipal bonds, and other varieties of American securi ties. and they are being constantly for warded to New York for sale private ly through bankers and on the stock exchanges in various cities. This is for thepurpose of securing credits in the United States to meet the con- stantly increasing flood of bank pa- per that IS crossing the Atlantic to- ward the United States
 In addition to this, gold is being garnered from all sources for ship ment to the United States. The indi. cations are that the gold shipments have yet to reach ther climax. and that the next six months win see lar ger and more numerous consignments of gold to New York
 Arrangements have been made for $500, 100000 credits in the way of ac- ceptances upon which interest pay ments are being made. Already Is the item of American earned interest be. coming one of the features in the ex. change problem.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
R. E. NIXON,
 WE'LL KNOWN IN
 NORTH, IS DEAD

SEATTLE. Nov 12.-R. E. Nixon, one of the proprielors of the Hotel Savoy. and @ pioneer in both the Klondike and Alaska died this morn Ing in Providence hospital following an operation for appendicitis two days ago. Mrs. Nixon is hastening here rom California. Air Nixon was O member of tho Arctic Brotherhood and other Alaskan-Yukon orders.
 For several years be was manager of the Hotel Frye. which. under his direction. became rendezvous for Northeners visiting in Seattle. About a year ago he became identified with The Savoy
 Nixon was probably one of the best known men that ever resided in the North. He went to the Klondike dur ing the first rush and was interested in several business and mining ven- lures. which were fairly successful. He was also associated in business in Nome In the early days but left the North to enter Che hotel business in Seattle about the year 1901. In part nership with a man named Boyker' be took lease on the Hotel Northern near the corner of First Avenue and Yesler Way. and for Q number of years the Northern was known as the head quarters for Alaskans He left the Northern to become manager of the Frye Hotel.
 Mir. Nixon was married about 1902 to Mrs. George Guy. the widow or one of the early Circle City pioneers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
SINISTER 1ETE-S OF E-T#- SPY 7-0TS ARE y|F0-DED
FORMER AUSTRIAN CONSUL EXPOSES
 WORNNGSOF GIGANIC ORGANIZATION
 DESIGNED TO PARALYZE US. INDUSTRY

PROVIDENCE R. l., Nov 12.-The Providence Journal to- day says that Dr. Joseph Gorca who prominent of fca the Hungarian consular service for fifteen years up until December l. 1914 when he resigned made statement to The Journal in which he decared "The United States honeycombed with German and Austrian spies who working directly from Count Johann Beusorf the German bassador and Consul General Nuber"
 Gorcar alleges that every AustroHungarian consul in the country the center of hotbed for furherng propagan da for the of munton factories for the creation of strikes among aborngmen working n such factories and for every act of violence being committed here today having these objects in view
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
ENGLAND CONSIDERS
 PLANS TO CURB
 PEOPLES ExTRAVAeANcE

LONDON. Nov. 12.-rhe London Express says that the British treas ury has under advisement the mat ter of communicating at least one third Of every citizens income, while 1t will probably take one-half This forced loan" is contemplated in or der to curb the private expenditures and conserve the national resources for war purposes. The extravaganza of the people Is one of the features of life in war times that is displeas' ing to the government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
SPRlNKLERS SAVE BON MARCHE FROM
 BIG FIRE LOSS

SEATTLE. Nov 12.-Firo believed to have been of incendiary origin, broke out at o'clock this morning in the heart Of the Bon Marche depart. ment store. which occupies space on Second Avenue from Union to Pike streets. The automatic sprlnkling system with which the big store was equipped doubtless saved the store from total destruction. ll was dis- covered that the leaden caps to the sprinklers had melted within @ short time after the flames reached them and within Q short time water was gushing from the network of pipes, into the fire.
 The fire department responded to on alarm rung in by store watch man. who was on one of the top floors when the flames broke out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
CLEVELAND MEN SEEK
 KELP BEDS


 ii the plans of r. D. smith and Henry M. Stowe of Cleveland, o. ma terialize. southeastcrn Naska's ex- tensive kelp beds are to be utilized by @ company which Mr. Smith is report ed to have said stand ready to spend SSO0.000 in Che development of pot ash manufacturing.
 Smith and Stowe arrived here early thls week from the East, and register cd at the Alaskan hotel Yesterday morning they chartered the gasoline boat Helen and are now making @ cruise or the Alexc nder Archipelago. in search of large beds of kelp. Mr.. Stowe is @ former Alaskan having been pioneer in the newspaper field Of this section. He published the first Wrangel newspaper and it Is large ly through his representations. it is declared. that Mr. Smith was induced to come to Alaska and investigate the feasibility ol harvesting the kelp crop for Che manufacture oc potash. other chemicals and candy.
 Three years ago Prof. Horace G. Byers. dean oc the college Of chemis- try University of Washington. head cd an expedition that visited Alaska on Che schooner Gioa for 8 scientific study Of the keip beds. The report which Prof Byers submitted after season in Che North was very encour- aging and since that time the value of the keip areas Go the potash indus try has been pointed out in bulletins issued by the United States govern ment
 Mr. Smith Is prepared to stay here this winter. and if everything goes we'll with his plans. O new industry may be launched here by January j. 1916.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
GEERMAN-AMERicANS
 OPPOSE REELECTION
 OF PRESIDENT WILSON

WORCESTER. Mass Nov. 12.- German American delegates claiming to represent 10000 German voters in Massachusetts. at the request of Pres ident John Aibrecht Valz, professor of German at Harvard University, adopted resolutions containing among other things the clause.
 "We are. firmly opposed to
 the reelection of Woodrow Wn-
 son as President of the United
 States"
 President Walz said that the organ ization of which he is the head does not propose to organize @ German American political party but "we propose to enter politics and do our part to see that Germany gets fair play"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
By the Governor
- PRocLAMArION

The annual observance of day of thanksgiving in the United States having become Q fixed custom. t becomes @ privilege to remind the people Of Alaska Of the recurrence Of this event. and GO ask their coop eration to the end that its signid. canoe may be duly and nttlngly ask. nowledged. and. therefore. in accord. ance with the proclamation of the President of the United States, Z. J. F. A. Strong. Governor Of the Terrl- tory of Alaska. do appoint Thursday. the twentyffth day Of November nineteen hundred and fifteen. Q day of
 THANKSGIVING
 And it is recommended that on that day the people of Alaska do refrain from labor SO far as possible, and unite in a general observance of the day. As a people we should be thankful for many blessings Our country continues to be at peace with thc world it stands out pre-eminentIy as Che sanest oi nations in the midst of the war conflict that engulfs the peoples of Europe and which shocks the world Through the many per piexing situations that have arisen during tine year. and the many prob lens that have developed and demand ed solution. this nation has been en- abied to preserve and maintain peace without sacrificing principles; the continuation of this colossal war. in- voiving. as it does the clash Of iun- damentai political ideas, makes this especially time for the searching Of hearts for taking account of our stew ardshlp as guardians Of those princi- ples which are the foundation stones of the nation.
 We have had bountifui crops. we have had opportunities for service, for public enlightenment and these have been used for the uplift and beneht of humanity. we have been favored be- yond all precedent. and. while there is stiu much to be done for the better. ment of conditions among our own people. there has been substantial progress along lines that make for the wellbeing. and greater economic freedom and happiness of all the peo- pie of this republic
 (SEAL)
 GIVEN under my hand and the
 Seal of Alaska. in Juneau. the
 Capital. this eleventh day of
 November. in the year Of our
 Lord. one thousand. nine hun
 dred and fifteen. and of the In
 dependence Of the United States
 the one hundred and fortieth
 (sgdl J. F. A. STRONG, By the Governor; Governor
 lsgd) Charles D. Davidson,
 Ex-oncio Secretary Of Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
LONDON NOW PLAYS
 DURING THE DAY TIME

LONDON Nov. 12.-The attempts of London to hide itself from zeppe- lins by darkening it's streets at night has made midday luncheona and af- ternoon theatres popular The city man now goes direct to his home In the suburb Instead of dining in town; some churches have arranged to hold services earlier in the evening; driy' CTS are greatly handicapped by dark ness and in some streets the curbs are whitened and small handcarts must be equipped with some kind of an lluminant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
GREEK CHAMBER DISSOLVED UNTIL
 AFTER ELECTIONS

LONDON. Nov. 12-All doubts as to wh road Greece would choose out of the muddlc caused by divergent views of her political leaders and as to how the policies of the zaimis cab inet could be rendered compatible with the opinions of an adverse ma iority in the Chamber of Deputies to- day were diapelled by the formal dis- solution of the Chamber, @ dispatch from Athens stated. The adjourn ment came as O result of royal de- cree.
 The Greek elections will be held December 1s and 1t is expected Greece win maintain an armed neutrality at leact until that time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
ANCONA's DEATH
TTGW T2 257

LIST IS 257
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-An official dispatch from Rome to- day says the commissioner of immigration claims 257 passen- gers on the torpedoed liner An coma are stin unaccounted for despite press claims that the loss of life is but 100.
 The Ancona affair is taking on a graver aspect and there are rumors that the submarine which attacked the vessel was manned by a German crew, al- though her colors were Austri- an. Many reports were re- ceived that the submarine kept on firing after the Ancona came to a dead standstill, smelling her at close range for an hour and a half.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
BIG LINER TORPED0ED,
 25O LOST

LONDON, Nov. I2. - Two hundred and fifty persons were when the British steam ship Rhineland was torpedoed and sunk yesterday by an Aus trin or German submarine, and according to official announce ment of the Admiralty, only one member of the crew was saved.
 CTho above "Haoh meoease" wac re- oeivod by Tho Empire, Iust at preso tlmo thlo afternoon, and no further detalls were received. 40 an Austrl- an submarine io mentioned, it 10 indi- cated tho vsoeel Vao sunk in Che mcd- itorranean)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
UNITED STATES TO
 BE PREPARED FOR
 DEFENCE lN TWO YEARS

NEW YORK, Nov 12-Thomas A. Edison. speaking of the President and Navy Department plans said: 'In two years the United States will have such O competent defence that it can defy the world Within that time we shall be in 9 position to be afraid of DO nna.n
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
FUSE FOUND ON
 SUGAR CARRIER
 DAMAGED BY FIRE

HALIFAX. Nov. l2.--A coil of fuse was found in the cargo of sugar con- signed to London and carried by the steamship Rio Legas, which put into port here today on account of fire which broke out in tho vessel a week ago.
 The origin of the fire has not been accounted for.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
''SEATTLF
 AGROUND,
 REPORTED

KETcHiKAN, Nov i2.- Wireless messages picked ap here today are that the steamship City Of Seattle, northbound. io aground below Prince Rupert, B. e. having struck In a heavy fog. lt wac sald that Captain MeGillivray expected Go float tho veo- eel at high tido.
 Among the passengers for Juneau are W. Leman, K. Arigosei. Paul Costel. Henry Stackenholt D. Earl Blossom, Mrs. l.. Browne E. G. Guerin and wife and l.. M. Stevenson and wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
WAR COST IS HARD ON GERMANY. FRANCE
 AND GREAT BRITAIN

PARIS. Nov 12.-lt is officially es- timated that the war has cost the bel ligerent powers S24SO1OOO,0O0 to Oc- tober 20. which is divided between the powers as follows: England, $6,- 163.O00.000; France. S412S.0O0OOO; Russia. s8.72f0OOOOO; Italy. S64S,0O0- 900: Germany SISSOOoO.o0o' Austria, S2.786.00O.000
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-12
RAILROADS MAY SPEND
 sioooooooo THIS MONTH

NEW YORK, Nov 12.-The New York Commercial says With the plac- ing or 5000 cars by the New York Central lines. smaller orders by oth- CT roads. and the issuance of lnQur- les by stil others, American rail. roads have entered on car and equip meut buying campaign that promises to involve S1OoOO0O00 in orders with in the month.