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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

The Mckinney plant completed their
prune packing yesterday. Sixty cars
we're sent from the Meridian packing
house, against 40 cars last year.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

Married--At the residence of Rev.
Joel Brown, pastor of the Christian
church, in Meridian, "Wednesday,
Sept. goth, Mr.. Fritz Groesbeck and
Miss Athena Krnlish.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01
Opening Of Niday Hotel

UVeHInE on NIUHy fOUGf
/ have leased the Midday hotel prop
erty and will open the place for bust
ness Sunday noon, September 9Th.
Furnished for meals and lodging, BY
the day, week or month.
Your patronage solicited. Call and
see us.
MRS. w. A. HEIKES.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

For Sale---Tomatoes, cabbage, and
peaches, at my ranch, or will deliver
quantities. Phone O49, Meridian
ID. Nj. Ragon.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01
Wanted, For Sale, etc.
FOR SAFE.

A Canton Potato Digger in Good
Condition George w. Gould.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

Published each Friday, 81 per year
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

From Glenns Ferry and
Points west, Oct. 3 10 3
inclusive.
From points east OF
GIenns Ferry, October
3 to 7th, inclusive.
Limit October nth.
See agents for rates
and further details.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

Freem Eakins and oryille jackson
returned Sunday morning from their
outing spent in enjoying the events
81 the Pendleton round up.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

Found-Near water works III Mer.
idian, branding iron with letter
owner can have same by cai,lns -
Times office and paying for this al
vertisement.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01
First Day

FHtFN mo-
551-Green Trot or Pace, to start,
each heat race. 1st heat $40 $40 SO
Second heat 20 10
Third heat 20 10
552-h Mile Rung race free for all 40 20 10
553-ssM Running race.cow horses
professionals barred) ..... % 10 10
554-hM Trot or Pace, team to buggy,
owner drving,2 days best comb tme25 10 10
555-Relay race, free for all, miles
change every u M, stiff bits
best in to win. 500 loo 60
555 h--10-M Motorcycle Race. 10 10
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01
FoR SAFE.

FOR SALE.
First class rye for seed. Phone
1910 j. c. S. Hunter, Boise.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

Earl Taylor departed Wednesday
morning to begin taking a course in
pharmacy at the North Pacific Col
lege of Pharmacy at Portland. He or
iginally intendede going to Northwes-
tern university in Illinois, but has de-
cided that it would be just as we'll to
take his first years work nearer
home.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01
Gem State Fair
BOISE
Oct. 5-s inclusive.

Excursions via
OREGON SHORT LINE
Union Pacific system
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01
Second Day

1 556--2:40 Trot or Pace, to start,
First heat ...,.......... $50 $lO 0
Second heat ........ 25 10
Third heat ....... 25 10
ine free for All ........... 40 rs 10
| 55S-HM Ladies Running Race -. 25 Is 10
| 6se--stake Race 40 yards . 30 10
| 560-Costume Race, Is -mile. .....15 10 Q
| 561-Slow Mule Race, change riders,
| run TO u post, turn and finish at
| judges stand.last mule wins.5 to start 15 10 8
| 562-Chuck wagon race entries to
4 5611h-10 Mile Motorcycle race, Is 10
l start, horses to wagon, COW
| punchers on horses, race day,
/ 8 days, best combined time to win $50 70
555-Relay Race, second run
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

Mrs. Fred Taylor departed Sunday
for her home at Walla Waila, Wash,
after having visited with her mother
ana other relatives and friends, for
about two weeks
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

MRS. w. A. HEIKEs.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-01

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 will 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.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
Boy Charged With
Murder Repudiates
His Confession

NEW YORK. Oct. 2s.--Onnie Talss, the
young house boy on trial charged with
completely In the murder OF his wealthy
mistress. Mrs. Elizabeth r. Nichols, took
the stand In his own defense today and
repudiated any alleged confession made
to the police. saying he made the state
ment after the police had kept him awake
so long with rapid fire Of questions
that he was too exhausted to think OF
anything but sleep.
Talas testified that Arthur Waltonen
and several others at the Nichols home,
had asked him TO arrange matters so
waltonen and several others could get in
the house and rob Mrs. Nichols Talas
said he refused to listen to the sugges-
tion.
Mrs. Nichols is alleged to have been
murdered by waltonen and two other
men, who robbed her OF several thousand
dollars worth Of jewelry.
TaIas told OF being bound by the three
men when he admitted them, believing
they called to see a housemaid on the
night of the murder. lie added that as
soon as he was released he aided tho
police as much as he could.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
German Supply of
Food is Sufficient

BERLIN. oct. 2S-(By Wireless tosay-
yllIe.)-At a meeting with representa-
tives OF all parties in Prussian diet yes
terday the Chancellor, DR.. Won Beth
mann Hollweg discussed the prices and
distribution OF food lie stated that since
certain food commodities were less abun-
dant than IN normal times, their prices
must be regulated in order to guarantee
equitable distribution. II was necssery
also TO reAdJust the prices OF potatoes
owing to the super-abundance OF this
crop. All who were present at the con-
ference agreed that there was on hand
a sufficient supply OF food for the con-
try's needs.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
Atlantic Railroad
Case Presented to
Federal Judge Wade

OTTUMWA, Ia, Oct. 2S.-The asking
for receiver and the contention that
the railroad had already found adequate
means OF relief without seeking an in
junction. are the two points at Issue
which were being threshed out In the
federal court here today before Judge
Martin ]. Wade in the Atlantic Southern
railway action.
An order In the case will be issued
later In the day. The owners filed a
petition recently asking for an injune-
ton 10 prevent the state from enforcing
an order made September q requiring
the company to operate trains between
Lyman and Villisca. They maintained
that II could not be operated without a
great loss to the stockholders and re-
quested authority to dismantle the equip
ment The railroad commissioners says
the branch road has not operated long
enough to tell whether or not II Is pay
ing. An appeal taken by the company to
the Polk county district court yesterday
forms the basis for the contention tI.at
relief has already been found.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
EstabroOk Is to
Talk to Republicans
At Dinner Tonight

Mckinley club officers were iubilant last
night over the prospects for the dinner
20 be given tonight at the Rome hotel
In honor OF Henry -. Estabrook of New
York. Hundreds of tickets have been
sold and demands We're coming In for
more every hour up to last evening. All
parts OF the city will be represented in
Guiding Dundee. South Side and Benson.
Mr.. Estabrook will talk on Get To-
gether," which Is one of the slogans Of
the club. O. Spillman OF Pierce, who was
70 have spoken for the republicans out in
the state, is confined to his bed by i'll
ness and will not be able to attend this
session OF the Mckinley club, He will
speak at a later date.
one OF the prominent republicans who
will attend the dinner IL Edgar c. sny-
der OF Washington, president Of the Grid
iron club and Washington correspondent
Of The Bee.
The feeling among the younger repub-
licans especially is rampant against dis
turbers and party trouble makers, and
Estabrooks speech is hailed as a keynote
10 the attitude which the club will show
toward any who seek to perpetuate diff
ference In the party ranks.
Representative republicans from the
stock yards, the packing houses and other
labor centers will attend the dinner, as
| well as hundreds OF business and profes-
sional men from the downtown section
The hour for the dinner Is set at o'clock
After Estabrooks speech the clut
members will be given an opportunity tc
meet the distinguished guest and to frat
! ernize generally.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
serbians Recnpture Uskup.
Hardshell Bugs
Eat Lead Pipes

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. pa hard
shelled bug with an appetite for lead pipe
is responsible for the perforation of cable
coverings for which telephone experts
have blamed electrolysis. according to
Albert schuler OF Santa Barbara. Cal.
who exhibited three OF the insects in the
course of an address at the convention
OF the Independent Telephone Association
OF America, In session here today.
Here Is your electroysis." said Mr..
schuler. producing the bugs. ~ have
captured many OF them. Their scientific
name is sinoxylon declive and they have
cost us between $500 and $500 a month in
Santa Barbara for repairs. These bugs
and not electrolysis cause the leakage in
our pipes, and when we find a way to
destroy them we Will have solved one OF
our big problems"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
ENTENTE ALLIES
MAKING GAINS
IN The BALKANS
Unconfirmed Reports from Greek
Sources Say that Bulgarians
Have Abandoned City of
Uskup, Serbia.
FIERCE BATTLE NEAR vELEs
Bulgars Said to Be Retreating and
London Hopes Serbs Will Re-
form Monastir Line,
ATTACK ON RIGA CONTINUES

LONDON. Oct. 2S.-Unofficlal re-
ports from Greek sources represent
the situation In southern Serbia as
Fomewhat more favorable to the en-.
tente allies.
A dispatch from Athens, which has
not been confirmed, states that the
Eulgarians have withdrawn from
Uskup. Advices from Saloniki tell OF
"a fierce battle along the Veles-
Komanovo front, with the Bulgariana
retreating. Hope is being revived in
London that the serbians will be able
TO reform their lines along the Mon
astir front.
The Germans having effected a juno
tion with their Bulgarian allies, Il is
possible that the campaign will be
shifted from an effort to relieve Serbia
to an attempt 20 cut communications
with Constantinople. In this connection
several critics hazard the guess that tho
! entente allies are not likely to with
draw from salonlld. no matter what
happens to Serbia.
Riga and Dvinsk remain. the chief
German detectives on the front. The
assault against Riga mcy have charged.
I Fighting Is reported west OF the city. the
main attacks hitherto having Leen di-
rected from the southwest and south
east. Lake Babito, where minor engage
pents have occurred, Is west OF Riga,
running parallel with the gulf shore.
Turkish Garrison Sent TO Front.
| PARIS, oct. 2S.-The entire armament
on the Bosphorus has been transferred
10 Tchatalja and Adrianope, while the
/ Turkish garrison has been sent 60 the
spondent at Athens wires that he has
this news from reliable sources in Con-
< stnntlnople For fear OF raids by Rus
sian aeronlanes Constantinople Is
plunged into obscurlty nightly.
Turks Make Gains In East.
| CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct> &.-(Via
London. S;22 a. m)--The following Of
ficlal statement has been issued by the
Turkish war office:
Supply columns Of the enemy sighted
near the landing station at Ari Burnu
were dispersed by our artillery.
"on the Caucasus front the enemy was
forced to retreat on his right wing after
an engagement with our patrols.
serbians Recapture Uskup.
LONDON. oct. 2s-An Athens dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany says an unconflrmed report has
been received there that Uskup has been
retaken by the Serbians. In the Stru-
mitza region the French have occupied
the village OF Tirteli.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
Bulgarian General Will Lead
Russians Into His NatiUe Lana

Dimltrieff has had stormy and pic
turesquo career. In to war between
Serbia and Bulgaria In 1885, he was chief
OF staff OF tho eastern Bulgarian army
corps. For his services In the battles
OF Dragoman Pass. TEasihrod and Prot
he was decorated by Prince Alexander
with the order for bravery. Later, how
ever, he led conspiracy against the
prince. King Ferdinands predecessor,
and was forced TO flee TO Russia. There
he remained until pardoncd In 1908 by
Ferdinand, whom he had assisted to the
throne.
Much OF the present efficiency Of the
Bulgarian army is attributed to General
Dimitrieff's training. lie has been called
"Bulgaria's Little Napoleon" lie is &c
years old.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
Cruiser Argyll
Runs Aground Off
Coast of Scotland

LONDON. Oct a.-u:5O p. m.)-The
British cruiser Argyll has run aground
and may be a total wreck. All hands
were rescued. This was made known by
the admiralty today In the following an
nouncement:
III. NJ. s. Argyll. Captain James Tan
cred, r. NJ. grounded this morning off
the east coast OF Scotland. Owing 10
bad weather prevailing It is feared Il
may become a total wreck. All It's Of
ficers and the crew have been saved. y
The Argyll, Of 1850 tons. was laid down
IN 1902 Its normal complement Is 656
II Is 45O feet long. It's largest guns are
rs inches. Of which II carries four. II
has six six-inch. two three-inch and
twenty-five three-Dound guns ami tive
torpedo tubes.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
REY. JAMES WISE
ENLIYENS SYNOD
Has Blackboard and Turns Meeting
Into Religious Educational Con-
ference for All Present.
BISHOP OFFERS CITY KEYS

Rev. James Wise, rector Of the
Church sof the Hoiy GurtwuniUn: 81.
Louis. put what certain far-famed
evangelist would cali pep, pepper
ino and tobasco sauce" into the con-
ference on religious education,
which formed the afternoon program
yesterday of the synod of the Prov
ince of the Northwest of the Epis-
copal Church.
Rev. Mr.. Wise was on the program
for an address on How Can We
Reach the Parents?', Instead Of CIV
ing an address along this line he an
nounced that he would turn the
synod into a class room, which he
proceeded to do, and laymen, clergy
and bishops were soon answering his
questions with zest and interest.
Rev. Mr.. Wise had a blackboard and
charts which he used to fine ad-
vantage.
He conducted his class for over an
hour and 1t was an hour of interest and
instruction to all He preceded his class
by .remarking that Omaha always seemed
like home to him and always would as
he had been brought up and educated in
Omaha and had served for eight years
as priest here.
Ames Professor Talks.
Rev. F. A. McElwain. bishop suffragan
of Minnesota, presided at the conference
. .NAN. k-N.u =
hall. Prof. ]. f. Douglas of the agrIcul.
tural college at Anhes. Ia. spoke or
What Can We Do For Schools and
CollegesT' He urged larger contrIbu
tions TO this object. Rev. Wesley w
Barnes OF Nebraska City. speaking or
What Is the Church's Responsibility
suggested the possibility of having tive
! sessions of Sunday school. He also sug
gested the wisdom of changing the nam,
from Sunday school" to "churci
school"
At the meeting for organization BishoI
Brewer presided. Rev. A. d. Knicker
booker OF Red Wing. Mimi. was re
elected secretary.
Bishop williams OF Nebraska made
felicitous address Of welcome in whicl
he offered the visitors the key to tn
city"
Bishop Brewer OF Montana, who is tn
oldest bishop in the province and ha
held the office for thirty-four years. re
sponded and in droll humor declaring:
Il only hope the key won't be use,
TO lock US up here permanently"
On motion by Bishop Beecher. a com
mittee was appointed to draft resolu
tions on the death Of Bishop BilIsr o
South Dakota. who was to have preside
over the synod. He died suddenly las
Friday.
A reception at the University club oC
cupied the evening. 1t was very largel
attended
Business Session Today.
The business session today will begi
at 3 q m. following holy communion q
, 1880 a. m. at the cathedral Lunch wi
J be served at 1880 p. m. at the Loys
} hotel. The remainder OF the days sei
siOns will be held In the Gardner me
! mortal hall
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29

sT want 20 rent = good office,
I need some more room mighty bad
The best way I guess 20 find one
Is by using q small Want Ad.
1T also need q good steno
To help me get out all my mail,
III try to get one with an "a
This method I've never seen faii"
he got both office and steno
With q Bee Ad made known his neods
They are the result getters,
Now, turn to the Want ADS ana read.
Good offices are at premiumi II. you
have a vacant office, you can quickly
RIsIhiNf'. IN NJ. q ad in in The HE OMAHA BEE.
Telephone Tyler 1000 at once and plAss
your ad In
THE OMAHA BEE
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
WILSON WILL RECEIVE
SUFFRAGISTS DECEMBER 6

WASHINGTON, Oct. H.-PresIdent
Wilson announced today that he would
receive on December Sarah Bard Field
and Miss Frances Jolliffe. representa-
tiVes OF the Woman Voters convention,
recently held in San Francisco. who viii
present . petition urging nationwide
suffrage for women.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
WILL REORGANIZE
FRENCH CABINET
viviani Ministry Resigns and Aris-
tide BRAND Has Been Asked to
Form New Government
CAMBoN FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

PARIS, oct. 2S.--The viviani
Irinistry resigned today. Aistride
Briand has been asked TO form a
new cabinet. 1t is understood that
NJ. Vlviani will be minister of justice
in the reorgannized cabinet.
Information now available indi-
Gates that NJ. Bland will become
foreign minister, as we'll as premier,
With Jules Cambo, who was ambas-
sador to Germany at the outbreak of
the war, as his principal secretary.
six Ministers OF state.
Tho Journal states that there will be
six ministers of state, without portfolios,
OF whom four will be senators and two
deputies. 1t Is also said the under sec
retaryshlps will not be filled except IN
the case of the minister OF war. I'm which
department Albert Thomas Is to be con-
tinued in office In charge OF tho output
/ OF munitions.
1t was said later that tho announcement
regarding tho composition OF the new
cabinet might be made today. 1t IL un-
derstood that as general secretary OF for
eign office. NJ. Cambon will be respon-
sible for the direction OF foreign affairs.
Conferences relatives to the ministerial
situation are continued during the morn
ing with the idea of 80 reshaplng the
cabinet ~ to command united support
OF the country and OF Parliament. In
dications were that the general features
of the readjustment had been virtually
decided upon, although official sanction
had not yet been given.
second shaaeuP I'm Cabinet.
Since the resignation OF Theophile Del
ca.sse as foreign minister on october is, It
has been understood that there would
be further changes In the cabinet. but
reports from Paris previously have not
indicated that such a Bweeping reor-
| ganization, involving the withdrawal OF
| NJ. Viviani from the premiership was to
/ be made.
NJ. Delcasses resignation was said to
| be due to a disagreement regarding the
/ Balkan policy OF France. but Premier
| Viviani said In the Chamber OF deputies
at the time that there was no dlscord In
the cabinet
The French cabinet has bqen pre-
viously reorganized since the beginning
/ OF the war. The Viylani ministry re-
signed on August 20 OF last year and
a coalition cabinet was formed. with
| Premier Vivianl remaining at its head.
NJ. BRAND has held several cabinet po-
sitions and was premier from January
2l to March IS OF 1913. lie Is minister
| OF justice In the present cabinet.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
Chicago Publicans
Must Not Sell Soft
Drinks On Sunday

CHICAGO. Oct. 2s-striet enforcement
OF the Sunday saloon closing law In Chi
cago was reinforced today by an opinion
filed BY the corporation counsel with the
council license committee. holding that
saloon keepers may not keep their places
open on Sundays for the purpose OF sell
ing cigars and soft drinks.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29

MILAN, Italy oct. sS,-Cvia Paris.)-
The Corriere Della Sera learns from a
diplomatic source that General Radko
Dimitrieff will command the Russian
forces sent against Bulgaria. lie Is now
at bucharest trying 10 induce the Rou-
manian government TO permit the pas
sage OF Russian troops through Rou-
mania.
General Dimitrieft at the opening Of
the war was bulgarian minister to Rus
sia. lie at onoe resigned and offered
his services TO the Russian war office.
His offer was gladly accepted. for he
had been commander-in-ohief OF the Bull
garian army in the last part OF the first
Balkan war.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
RUSSIAN FLEET
BOMBARDS YARNA
Bucharest Dispatch Says Cars
Forces Have Begun Attack on
Bulgarian Coast.
TEUToNs ARE GAINING GROUND

ROME, oct. 2S.--(Via London J.
A Bucharest dispatch to the Stefani
News agency, filed yesterday, says
that the Russians have begun an at
tack on the Black Sea coast of Bull
gAria.
"A Russian T1eet arrived at 4
o'clock this morning off the Bull
garian coast" the correspondent
wires, "and Immediately began a
bombardment of Varna. Shelllng was
still proceeding at IL o'clock. Con-
siderable damage has been done to
the town"
TeutOns Gn.ninR Ground.
BERLIN, oct. sS.-(By wireless to Say
Vile. .)-The Austro-G German Invasion OF
Serbia has been pushed further to the
south. Army headquarters announced
today that further ground had been
gained and that the army OF Gener'
Gallwitz had taken 2,OSS prisoners since
October q.
The Bulgarians have captured Zajecar
and Kniajevats, having crossed the
Timok over large front.
zajecar and Kniajevats are on the
railroad from Negotin TO Nish. against
which the Bulgarians are now marching,
Kniajevats Ia about thirty miles from
Nish.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
ld precIpitation depaf-

Temperature and precipitation depar-
tures from the normal:
Normal temperature. re....................... As
tXcess Tor the day., ID
Total deficiency since March 1......... $50
Normal precipitation ........... .M inch
Deficiency for the day.....,.... .07 inch
Total rainfall since March l. .25 % inches
Deficiency since March H.. l.S4 inches
deficiency for cor period, 1914. 2.66 inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1913. 67l inches
Reports from stations nj A.. NJ,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29

CONTINUED on Page Two, Column Two.)
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29

The Sunday Bee is the only
Omaha newspaper { h at
gives its readers four big
pcqes OF colored comics.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-29
The Weather

Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Hours. Deg.
m
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-07-29
NORTH MOLINo.

No rain last week. Farmers in hay
fields, threshing oats and wheat.
Among thos are W. Henderson, Almer
Mundy, Felix Martin, P. C. Cuthorn,
Ellis Brothers. Sim Greed, John
Cawthorn and Oscar Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. orval Llewellyn of
near Florida, Monroe Co., visited R
L. Miller and Mrs. Carroll. Saturday
and Sunday. Mrs, Llewellyn was for
merly Miss Dollie Hickman, Monroe
County school teacher. She will teach
the same school this year that she
taught last year,
Last Wednesday evening DR.. ]. F,
Flynt's class of young men and Mrs.
Leea's class of young ladies Of Mt.
Zion Sunday school entertained the
Bible Glass, composed mostly of mar
ried people. 1t was success. The
young men supplied the cream, the
young ladies the cake. Chinese Ian
terms formed part Of the lawn deco
rations, Thege,,was aninterestins
guessing contest, and music. -
I a.