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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-22
An Excellent Showing.

The Times presents herewith articles from two
leading newspapers of Idaho, the Oakley Herald
and the Caldwell Tribune, which give in concise
and Interesting manner the facts in relation to the
very excellent administration Of John w Eagleson.
as Treasurer of the state.
While OF course Mr.. Eagleson has an advantage
tn the fact that the record OF his predecessor xas
not good and also that he has an excuse for chang
Ing to an entirely different plan OF accounting
he has made a record his own responsibility
for economy and integrity While there will not be
repetition of the Allen brand of administration
for many years, il ever. still it remains for any
officer appointed to the treasury position to meet
and settle such problems as will come up each week
and which mean dollars and cents to the taxpayers
In other words, there is something required of
treasurer besides that of being honest
We believe John Eagleson is making good and
y Is for this that we are giving space this
week to the following articles the first of which
is from the pen of the editor of the Oakley Herald
The State finances were never before in such ex-
cellent condition they at present, under the
efiicient management of State Treasurer Eagleson
During the first six months of his administration the
sum of seven thousand dollars has been saved just
IN the economy and efficiency system he has inaug-
urated In the administration OF the Capitol Building
at Boise of which he is custodian. He has reduced
the purchasing of supplies, ands the payment of all
expenses and keeps close watch upon all expend-
lures and disbursements.
During the last six months, the state has paid no
exchange upon bonds this amounts to over thous-
and dollars saved
During the first two months of this year, Mr.
Eagleson saved the state thousand dollars in
interest by arranging new system of paying up
Warrants and getting apportionments promptly.
In the Capitol building he has made saving of
nd oil
telephones alone, by reducing the number in the
building to a sufficient number and cutting out the
Unnecessary instruments
ION various. other little items of unnecessary ex-
pense he has saved the state three hundred and
fifty dollars.
ION the bond issue of 1915 for state highways
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-22
University Offers Practical Course
For Forest Ranaers

Beginning November first the Forest
Department will open practical course
on forestry subjects. 1t will consist of
lecture, laboratory, and field work in
general forestry, forest botany, forest
mensuration, forest law, telephone con-
struction, drafting and lettering, forest
forest engineering, numbering silver
culture, forest protection, and grazing.
1t win extend over period of six
mouths for three consecutive years, and
is designed to fit young men for all kinds
of practical work in forestry.
For further particulars
c. H. SHATTUCk,
Professor of Forestry,
Moscow, Idaho.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-22
ooughs that are stopped.

Careful people see that they are
stopped. d. Kings New Discovery
Is remedy of tried merit. 1t has
held its own on the market for 80
years. Youth and old age testify to
its soothing and healing qualities.
Pneumonia and lung troubles are Of
ten caused by delay of treatment. DR..
Kings New Discovery stops those
hacking coughs and relieves la grippe
Tendencies. Money back II It falls,
soc and $1.00.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-22
The Caldwell Tribune saws:

The above article appeared in recent issue of the
Oakley Herald. AS it furnished real facts proving
economy and efficiency on the part of the state
treasurer, Mr.. John W. Eagleson, The Tribune was
lead TO make little investigation into affairs in
the offce in question. Among the many things we
learned was that the treasurers meth
cd OF doing business meets with the hearty approval
and sympathetic cooperation of all the state Off
GERS. These officers have the utmost confidence in
Mr.. Eagleson. They feel that he is doing everything
in his power to efficiently and economically handle
the work OF his offceThis method in the Office of
the state treasurer is something new and proyokes
remarks of approval
An innovation that Mr.. Eagleson has introduced
and one which he feels is worth more to the state
than the direct and immediate saving OF 900 On
which he has made in administering the Office is
new system of bookkeeping. When Mr.. Eagleson
became state treasurer he at opened a new set
OF books that gives all transactions of the Office
in detail so that any the days work
without trouble or delay The books are balanced
each night and report of the days work filed with
the state auditor, who checks up. copy of this
daily report is retained by the auditor and a signed
copy returned to the office of the treasurer This
sysemif kept by succeeding state treasurers will
make it impossible for any or delinquency to
pass unrecognized for more than few hours Mr.
Eagleson has placed check upon his office which
makes error embezzlement impossible if the state
auditor attends to his duties.
Mr. Eagleson has introduced the plan of treating
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-22
Choral Society

On next Wed. night Oct. 27th the
Meridian Choral Society will have its
first rehearsal in the league room
of the NJ. E. church.
Last Monday night Mass meeting
was called and attended by splen-
did number of our citizens that are
Interested in the musical uplift OF
the city. and from present indications
Meridian will soon be able to boast
of a singing society with member
ship of from thirty to fifty voices.
The society will be under the di-
rection of Mr.. Oliver G. Jones the
prominent pianist teacher and lect-
nrer of Boise, and the members feel
much elated to think they have been
able to procure his services.
Any one who can sing, should not
miss this excellant opportunity, and
the existance of a Choral Society III
Meridian will add materially to its
moral and social life.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-22
Reception for Teachers.

A public reception to the teachers
of the Meridian schools will be given
this friday evening at O'Clock at
the Rural High school building.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend and enjoy the hospitality of
the Parent-Teachers' Association,
which has the affair in charge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-22

Now is good time to start making
butter again, as the hot weather is
over. Step in to the Times office at
Meridian and order 500 of those SUI
perior butter wrappers, guaranteed to
give satisfaction or money refunded.
They viii cost So. and are worth
many times the price of the cheap
wrappers secured elsewhere Com
pare the quality, and the pure white
color, with the other kind.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-22

Fruit packing cards at the Times
office. Call and see samples.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-06-03
KEEP The SHEEP DRY
Wet Eve Is Not Likely to Do Her
- Best for Owner.
Greatest Damage Resulting From
Wetting Is Discomfort Following
-Water-Tieht Shed Will Prove
j Quite Satisfactory.
By E. HENDERSON,

A few days ago, while returning
from our home town, I was struck by
the sad and forsaken appearance Of
la flock of sheep subjected to beat
ing rain.
Their backs were bumped up, their
heads dropping and the general ap.
tpearance gave the impression that
they were the victims of careless
and thoughtless farmer.
It Is true that the fleece Of a sheep
is quite long and dense and in an
tordinary rain it is quite improbable
that the fleece should become thor.
oughly saturated, but it is also true
that all rains are not Ordinary" ones,
and we can never tell just when one
of these beating, driving rains will
come to cause misery to the ewes and
loss to the farmers pocketbook.
It is at once apparent that the wet
tewe Is not one to do the best for her
owner. As long as she is soaked she
will not Craze, or If she does 1t will
be only enough to furnish the actual
needs of the body.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-06-03
Benson Briefs.

Benson, June 1.-The picnic sea-
soh opened in this section Saturday
last, celebrating Children's Day at
Central church. The exercises for
the day were creditable to the chill
dren who were trained by Miss
Flossie Kellahan and others. As is
customary bountiful supply of
edibles of every kind were prepared
for the home folks and visitors. Rev
w Sinnott conducted devotional
exercises after dinner to the edifca-
ton of his hearers.
Later in the same afternoon a
ball game was played. The weather
was threatening and the diamond
not being in good condition, the boys
were not enthusiastic. The game was
one-sided, so we omit putting the
score in print.
The farmers are, up against i:
now. Showers continue daily, grass
is fiourishing and tobacco worms are
thriving on the succulent weed to
the detrlment of this valuable crop.
Corn has been neglected on ac-
count of the excessive rains of some
days ago; it had a yellow cast but in
many instances it will later, under
careful working and fertilizing,
change back to it's natural color.
Cotton is doing very well where
it is worked.
We are extremely sorry to learn
of Editor Wolfe's illness and sincere
ly hope the change of climate, ere
many days, will prove a benefit to
his health. IVES.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-06-03
FACTS ABOUT TOBACCO.
How Large the Industry is and
How the War Affects 1t.

In a special consular report just
issued some idea is given of the to-
bacco industry in this country. The
United States is the greatest pro.
ducer of tobacco in the world, the
production of leaf averaging some
what more than 1000, 600, 900
pounds year, with value to the
growers of. about 100000. 900.
More than one-third is exported in
normal years. These exports ex-
ceed in value such items as cotton
manufactures, electrical machinery,
paper and paper products, and
leather and it's manufactures.
The dislocation of trade resulting
from the war has had its effect on
these tobacco sales, however, just as
it has upon the exports of many
other items. The sales of manu-
factured leaf have suffered most,
and these sales represent the bulk
of the tobacco exports. In the first
place it is practically impossible to
ship leaf to some of the belligerents
al all, and, in the second place, the
factories in the warning countries
that are accessible are not taking
their usual supply of leaf, probably
because sufficient labor can not be
spared to manufacture it. Our
manufactured tobacco is holding its
own in spite of. the war, thanks
largely to increasing demands from
the Far East and Oceania. in the
actual war zone the increased con-
sumption by the men in the field is
more than, Offset By the economies
that must be practiced by noncom-
batants. -Ercha7lge.- :
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-06-03
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14
Proprietorshjp,

Can woman keep a secret?'
Yes; unless it's some other wom-
ans"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14
FIND OUT
The Kind of Food that will Keep You
Well,

The true way is to find out what IL
best to eat and drink, and then cult
vate taste for those things instead
of poisoning ourselves with improper,
indigestible food, etc.
A conservative Mass. woman writes:
Il have used Grape-Nuts years for
the young and for the aged; In sick.
ness and in health; at first following
directions carefully, later in variety
of ways as my taste and judgment
suggested. ,.c
But its most special, personal ben.
eft has been as substitute for meat,
and served dry with cream when rheu-
matte troubles made it important for
me to change diet.
Served in this way with the addi-
ton of cup of hot Postum and little
fruit 1t has been used at my morning
meal for six months, during which
lime my health has much improved,
nerves have grown steadier. and O
gradual decrease In my excessive
weight adds greatly to my comfort"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well.
7ille," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. new
,ne appenrr from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14

This Is token that ! am unframed.
Have Mr.. Kennedy give the ring to
the man at the corner of Williams and
Brownlee avenues at midnight tonight
and they will surrender me to him.
ELAINE.
life will be in danger.
Il thought something like this would
happen" remarked Craig at length.
"Oh," cried Aunt Josephine, its
too good to be true"
"Well do it" exclaimed Kennedy
quickly, only this is the ring that
We'll give them"
He drew from his pocket the replica
of the ring which he had made and
showed 1t to Aunt Josephine Then
he drew from another pocket the real
ring, replacing the replica.
Here's the real one" he said in
low tone. Guard it as you would your
life."
Aunt Josephine was worn out with
the sleepless nights Of worry since
Elaine's disappearance. After we had
gone, she tried to eat dinner, but found
that she had no appetite.
Although she had intended to sit up
until she received some word from
Kennedy that night, the long strain
had told on her, and in spite of her
worry about Elaine, she decided, at
length, to retire.
Aunt Josephine, clasping the jewel
case tightly, mounted the stairs and
entered her room. She locked the door
carefully and put the jewelry case I'M
der her pillow. Then she switched off
the light.
A moment later small piece Of the
vase seemed to break away from the
rest Of the mosaic, as though 1t were
knocked out from the inside. Then
a large piece fell out, and another.
At last from the strange hiding place
1.-THE figure, as shiny as though
bathed in oil, naked except for a loin-
cloth, seemed to squirm forth like
serpent 1t was WI Fang-the watch
full eye which, literally as we'll as figu-
ratively, had been leveled at us in
one form or another ever since the
kidnapping of Elaine.
Silently he tiptoed to the doorway
and listened. There was not sound.
Just as noiselessly then he went back
to the library table and, muffling the
telephone bell, took down the receiver
He whispered number, waited, then
whispered some directions.
A moment later he wormed his way
out of the library and into the drawing
room. On he went cautiously, snake
like, up the stairs, until he came to the
door of Aunt Josephine's room.
He bent down and listened. There
was no sound except Aunt Jcsephine's
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14

breathing. Silently he drew from a
fold in the loin-cloth screwdriver and
removed the screws from the hinges of
the door. Quietly he pushed the bed
room door open, pivoting 1t on the
lock, just far enough open SO that he
could slip through
Creeping along the floor, like the
reptile whose sign he had assumed,
he came nearer and nearer Aunt Jo-
sephine's bed. As he paused for
moment his quick eye seemed to catch
sight of the bullying lump under her
pillow. His long, thin hand reached
out and quietly removed the jewel case
from under her pillow.
In country roadhouse Long Sin
was waiting patiently. The telephone
rang, and the proprietor answered
Long Sin was at his side almost before
he could hand over the receiver. 1t
was Long Sins master, WI.
Beware" came the whispered mes
sage over the wire. Kennedy has
made a false ring. I'll get the real
one. By the great Devil of Cobb, you
must cut him off,"
st is DONE" returned Long Sin,
hanging up the receiver in great ex-
| element.
He hurried out of the room and left
the roadhouse. Down the road in an
automobile, bound between two China
men, one at her head and the other at
her feet, was Elaine, wrapped around
in blankets, not even her face Wis
ible. The guards looked up startled
as Long Sin streaked out OF the
shadow to the car.
Quick" he ordered. "The master
will get the ring himself. will take
care of Kennedy"
An instant and they were gone, while
Long Sin skunk back into the shadows
from which he had come. a.
Through the underbrush the willy
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14

er. This Is Williams avenue. You'll
see big rock. Hide behind 1t.
Ahead you'll see Brownlee avenue. Be
prepared for anything. l shall have
to trust the rest to you. i don't know
myself what's going to happen"
slid out and went along the edge
of the road, as Craig had directed,
and finally crouched behind huge
rock. -.. .-a..
After a moment to give me a
chance, Craig himself left the car
pulled up close by the side Of the
road and went ahead on foot. At last
he came to the crossroads just around
the bend, where, in the moonlight, he
could read the signs: Williams ave-
nue. and "Brownlee avenue" He stood
there moment.
Suddenly, at his feet in the dust Of
the road something heavy seemed to
drop. He looked about quickly. No
one was In sight.
He reached down and picked up a
little Chinese figure. Tapping 1t with
his knuckles he examined 1t curiously.
1t was hollow.
From the inside he drew out piece
of paper. He strained his eyes in the
moonlight and managed to make out:
"The Serpent lie all-wise and his
fang 10 fatal. You have signed the
white girls death warrant"
a
Meanwhile I had made my way
stealthily, peering into the bushes and
careful not even to step on anything
that would make noise and was now,
as ! have said, crouched behind the
big rock to which Craig had directed
| me.
l had begun to wonder whether Ken
nedy might not have made a mistake
when, suddenly, from behind the
shadow Of another rock ahead Of me,
/ but toward Brownlee avenue, saw
tall, gaunt figure of man stealthily
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14
The Watts Variation.

Alfred Watts, the young futurist
poet, was lunching with his publisher
at a Broadway restaurant recently,
and while waiting for his bill he
amused himself by matching quarters
with his host. After several dollars
had changed hands, the publisher
looked through the window at one Of
those entertaining little Detroitobiles
standing at the curb, and said, face
tiously;
III match you for that car, Alfred"
Mr.. Watts tossed back his much
photographed golden name, and re-
marked, with this characteristic drawl,
Jaw, don't be a piker! I'll match
you for two dollars"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14
chinaman made his way to an old

Chinaman made his way to an old
barn.
In the dim light of lantern hang
ing from rafter could be seen sew
eral barrels in corner. Without a
moments hesitation Long Sin seized
a bucket and placed it under the spig-
OF of one of the barrels. The liquid
poured forth into the bucket, and he
emptied the contents on the floor, fill
ing the bucket again and again and
swinging it right and left in every
direction, until the barrel had finally
run dry.
Then he moved over to the window,
which he examined carefully. Satisfied
with what he had done, he drew a slip
of paper from his pocket and hastily
wrote a note resting the paper on an
old box. When he had finished writ
ing he folded up the note and thrust
it into a little hollow-carved Chinese
figure, which he took also from his
pocket.
With final hasty glance about he
extinguished the lantern, letting the
moonlight stream fitfully through the
single window. Then he left the barn,
with both front and rear doors open.
Taking advantage of every bit Of
shelton he made his way across the
field in the direction of the crossroads,
finally dropping down behind a huge
rock some yards from the finger post
that pointed each way to Williams and
Brownlee avenues.
Late that night Kennedy left his
apartment prepared to follow the in
structions in the note which had been
SO strangely delivered In the vase.
AS he climbed into a roadster he
tucked the robe most carefully into a
corner under the leather seat. D
"For heavens sake, Craig" gasped
from under the robe, '1et me have a
little air."
had taken my place under the robe
before the car was driven up In front
of the apartment lest some emissary
of WI Fang might be watching to see
that there was such trick.
You'll get air enough when we get
started, Walter" he laughed back un-
der his breath, apparently addressing
the engine.
We had reached point in the sub
urbs which was deserted, and l did
not recognize thing when he pulled
up by the side of the road with jerk.
A moment later he pulled the robe
partly off me, and bent down as
though examining the batteries on
the side Of the car.
Get out on the other side in the
shadow Of the car, Walter" he whis-
pered hoarsely. go down the road
bit-only cut in and keep under COW
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14

hams Vegetable Compound. After TAX
ing the third bottle of the Compound I
was able to do my housework and today
I am strong and healthy again. l will
answer letters if anyone wishes to know
about my case. Mrs. JOSEPH AsELIN,
Cos Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, Mimi.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs, and today holds the record OF
being the most successful remedy We
know for woman's ills. If you need such
. medicine why don't you try it?
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you,write
to Lydia E.Pinkham MedicineCo.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by q woman
and held in strict confidence.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystifed by
series OF murders and other crimes The
principal clue to the criminal is the warn
ing letter which Is sent to the victims.
signed with a "clutching hand" The
latest victim of the mysterious assassin
Is Taylor Dodge, the insurance president.
Ills daughter, Elaine, employs Craig
KENNEDY. the famous scientific detective,
to try to unravel the mystery. What Ken
nedy accomplishes Is told by his friend,
Jameson, newspaper man.
After many fruitless attempts to put
Elaine and Craig Kennedy out of the
way. the Clutching Hand is at last found
70 be none other than Perry Bennett
Eiaine's lawyer and the man she Is en-
gagged to marry. Bennett fees to the
den of one of his Chinese criminals. The
Chinaman forces from Bennett the secret
OF the whereabouts of 100000. Then he
gives the lawyer potion which will sus-
pend animation for months. Kennedy
reaches BENEFITS side just after he has
lost consciousness and supposes him dead
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14
optlmlsm and Pessimlsm.

DO you see that cheerful chap over
there just lighting cigar"
"Oh, yes"
We'll, he's six-months man, while
the sour-looking individual talking to
him is a two-year man."
What do you mean by those
terms?"
One thinks the war will end in six
months and the other thinks it will
last at least two years longer"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14
after SUFFERING
TWO LONG YEARS
Mrs. Aselin Was Restored to
Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Minneapolis, Minn. -"After my little
one was born was sick with pains In

my SIDES Wnlcn CnS
doctors said W ere
caused by in1amma-
ton. / suffered q
great deal every
month and grew very
thin. ! was under the
doctors care for two
long years without
any benefit. Finally
after repeated sug-
gestions to try it We
got Lydia E. Pink
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14
TO Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The system

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC You know
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it IS
Quinine and Iron in tasteIess form. The
Quinine drives out malaria. the Iron
builds up the system. 50 cents, Adv.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14

When a reformer gets into office he
is generally content with few altera-
lions of things.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-14

Somehow man who doesn't know
right from wrong nearly always does
wrong.