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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-24
THE BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. May 23.-Cosden Refining WAS
steady at 20: Cosden oil and Gas closed al Si.,
even with the opening price. and the pre-.
ferred at ~ was fractionally lower. Dawson
Chemical lost almost n point. Price changes
else where were not important. Bonds were
IN demand The
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PATENTS.
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PATENTS >t,t Kf,r.... ...r.. ..
Protect NuIn pi,,, o.. ...
Tree took. n,-I ls' ul 30. "'.r- a.
vice free RICHARD n ON ~ ..N
Wh.hi'gtou, 10 New Nork ON N '"'u
Bids Phone. barclay iXk
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. loltls ....s..ss -lSl l,oV-sso
Mr.. Scidmore quotes the japan Daily
Mail as saying hat the rush Of tourists
to the Orient. interrupted by the war. Is
beginning again.
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DAILY TREASURY STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON, MAY % The 81 statement OF
the receipts and disbursements of the Treas.
ury shows.
This month Fiscal year
Receipts ,..-..,,..,... S5l,ii'.G3 S6'l 1H0, ,0i
Disbursements ,,.,,.,, b',NOt, 40 6Ni Gv2,oua
Deficit ............., $40. SCI 81. sGl. 49,
Receipts from customs This day, 500. .hT:
internal revenue, ordinary, Sl,9@I. $50: income
tax, t3-l. l32; miscellaneous 500. 80.
National bank notes received tor redemp.
ton. Sl.i1l.t0O.
Tho current statement OF the United States
Treasurer for MAY % shows:
GENERAL FIND
Available gold ............ ST., oti thN
Available silver .,.,..n....., i. GS3, GA
United states notes, ,.......... J.SGl lisa
National bank notes and Federal
reserve note. ...-...,..."",. 2i,s2IiI,
Certified checks on hanks....... 10 0yn
Subsidiary silver, minor coin and
silver bullion ~, ,.......,..'.. .sna. aG7
In'lassifled ,unsnrtedl. currency DO, b27, Sos
Dcnosl,s in banks and Philippine
Treasury ......",.".. $500, eOc
Available currency In Treasury
and banks ".:, overwhelmingly, :i7.is, 7so
ncdnrt current liabilities .,...,..., o. al sSh
Net balance in general fund ....,. l:5, $50. t25
RESERVE FUND.
Gold coin and bullion .....,....... SIb.. ~ o:s
TRUST FUND
To redeem out At anding certificates 81, ess, a36. $50
Grand total cash aseete In Treasury :.SS9, 39e. ~
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Custom House Rrcrluts.

Tho total ror, .u's for Duties =, ,,o
'H't"u ll"".. Yesterday v,r. s>"i
''' -. "f Win'N >|-3..%aIl; M. c,,.
in'r'lGtndiS" withdrawn from bnndoI
Warehouse and S5s2.4il 81 for recent
iinlortatIons. ~
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
cut.rhroat competItion.

A correspondent of the New York
Sun informs the editor of that pa
per that a rooster has been discovered
which cannot crow. It-or he-can
hiss, but the bright characterized call
is not for him.
Such are the marvels of science!
Each day It conserves a new strength.
cuts out waste. diverts energies into
useful channels. The matutinal salute
of the rooster has long been an exam
pie of criminal waste and inefficiency.
It announced. at great expense OF en-
ergy, perfectly obvious thing-that
the sun had risen. BOOSTERS. besides.
have been in the habit of trying 70
scoop" each other, to score a beat on
the sunrise-as II anyone were pas
sionately interested in the matter
and the result has been distressing
series of Extras" called at a. m.
Cut-throat competition has killed the
rooster.-Philadelph Evening Led
ger.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
u Trust You; is Not That Enousha'

story. The poor girl was so fright
ened she had chosen blindly-she
could perceive nothing. realize moth
ing, except the necessity for immedi-
ate escape. My own resolve was in
slant.
DO not say any more, Noreen," I
said soberly, but making no attempt
to touch her. Il understand now. You
mean you wish to ride with me? You
trust me fully?"
Il trust you; is not that enough?
All ask now is. do not leave me here
alone"
Her fingers clasped my coat, her
eyes suddenly lifted to my face.
Promise me that, Tom." she begged
brokenly. 1T will be all | ask"
Surely; we will go together" and
l gripped her hands tightly in mine.
Whatever happens will do my best.
But we must go at once"
Yes, and-and thank you"
We crept forward along the shadow
of the orchard fence, until we mingled
with the horses fastened at the hitch.
best could In the darkness, two that
seemed well adapted to our purpose.
helped her silently into the saddle,
thrusting one of my revolvers into the
empty holster, and then mounted N.Y.
self.
Which way had we better go7"
asked, my face close. our horses
touching.
Along the south road at first;
there is cutoff just back of the old
school,"
And the pickets-do you know
where they are posted?"
AT the ford of the Green Briar-
the main ford"
There are none at Benton?"
mo; do not think they even know
the river is fordable there; it is not
on the maps"
We rode forward slowly. my hand
on her bride rein, keeping in the
deeper shadows along the side Of the
road, until we passed beyond the last
house OF the village II the camp
was not alarmed for another half hour.
our pursuers would be given hard
task. Strange that the Federal
scouts had never located the Benton
ford. To be sure 1t was narrow, and
of no value in high water. yet an ideal
place for raiding parties to cross. and
all those hills beyond we're full of
guerrilla bands eager to strike quick
and get safely away. That they dared
to attack small bodies of troops. and
especially poorly guarded wagon
trains, had been demonstrated more
than once, and this secret ford gave
them easy opportunity. The Cowans
certainly knew Of its feasibility, and
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

In Sweden mile is 1850 yards.
Scotland has the longest bridge in
the world-the Lay. two miles and 70
yards in length.
1t is said that humming bird when
stripped of its feathers is no larger
than humble bee.
A buster made of cheesecloth.
soaked in turpentine and then dried,
will accumulate dust instead of scat
tering it.
The Cape Cod canal is now re-
stricted to boats of less than IS fee
draft, but it will soon be deepened to
S5-foot waterway.
A Russian inventor claims to hal
perfected motor that can safely nth.
ize electricity drawn from storm
clouds.
A partitioned gravy dish has been
invented that permits fat gravy to ba
poured from one side and lean from
the other.
The governments of both Denmark
and Sweden are investigating recent
discovery of coal on the island of
Bornholm. Danish possession close
to the Swedish coast.
So that bicyclists will not have RI
wear trouser guards North Carolina
has invented a large disk to be AZ.
tached to the outside of the forward
sprocket of wheel.
The needless infantile death rate
owing to neglect and ignorance costs
this country sS.OO0.e00 day
One of the famous carillons Of
Flanders. magnificent chime of bells.
has been transferred to the English
village of Cattistock. where great in.
terest is taken in the frequent con.
certs for which use is made of them
The fossil OF an elephant that is be.
ing excavated from a gravel bed near
Chatham. England. is declared to have
supported the carcass OF an "elephas
antiquus of the early pleistocene
period" puny little runt OF beas,
hut a trife larger than mammoth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21

and hardship, but every Issue involved.
made my choice back In the court
house. 1t is too late to withdraw"
She paused as though unable to find
expression, breathing heavily. and her
face sank until could no longer see
her eyes.
"When--when told Colonel Pick
ney that-that you were my husband"
she faltered, driven to 1t by my con-
tinued silence, II spoke hastily. II is
true; for my only thought just then
was the necessity for saving your life.
felt that-that I could do no less.
and-and desired to justify my ac-
ton. They-they had to know why |
did IL; do you not understand? III
am Union woman: they have trust
ed me always. these men; even to-
night they told me the countersign be-
cause of confidence In my loyalty L.
was the daughter of an officer on
General Ramsay's staff. ] could not
let those men think me traitor. IL
had to tell them why It had become
my duty to aid you. There was no
other possible way; no other reason
which would justify me in such an
act; but-but that confession left me
utterly in your power"
I'm my power, Noreenl Surely you
do not think that ! will ever take
advantage: that | will ever miscon-
strue your real purpose?"
mo! but will you live up TO the OBJ
legation? oh. you do not see the stu
alton at ALL When | said you were
my husband | threw myself on your
protection. III burned the boats. /
am all alone now. unless-unless you
stand by me. My father is dead:
there is not one person anywhere to
whom | can 60 II / remain here
shall be placed under arrest before
aylight-charged with aiding your
escape; perhaps charged with aiding
you in your work-and | have no
friends, no defense. Tom, | must go
on with you'll"
| could not ignore her plea, nor
would ! misconstrue 1t. 1t was fear
which thus drove her to me; she had
more confidence In my kindness than
in their iustice-that was the whole
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21


Confederate Sergeant wyatt is sent
as spy to his native county on tho
Green Briar. He meets mountaineer
Hot Springs they meet Major Harwood.
Taylor murders HARDWOOD and escapes.
wyatt changes TO u. s. uniform, escapes
20 the Green Brtaf country and goes TO
Harwoods home, where he finds Noreen
Harwood- He introduces himself an Lieu
tenant Raymond. Parson Nichols comes
20 the house and Wyatt forces him TO
confess that he has been sent In advance
% Anse Cowan, who proposes 10 marry
Noreen a. once. and so quiet title 70 the
land IN dispute between the C0wans and
Nareen's dead father. Anse cowan and
HIS gang arrive Wyatt tells Norecn who
~ " They force the preacher 90 silence.
Unable 20 escape while the gang Is on
we nrSt floor and around the house.
wyatt proposes 10 marry N0reen and
prtsect her from Cowan. She accepts and
Wtatt forces the preacher to marry
them. Governs gang is driven of by
teoeral troops, one Of whose officers IL
the feal Lieutenant Raymond Wyatt IL
trapped. though Noreen attempts 10 de-
TEND. MIN. Wyatt Is taken TO Lewisburg
Tor trial as a Spy, The camp comman-
dant and Captain FOX visit Wyatt In his
cen ~ the courthouse basement, He re-
fuses ~lemency IN return for information.
ana uses his hdyhoods knowledge of the
ouildirg To escape 10 the attic and thence
70 the sherln's office by means of a dis
used cid-fashloned chimney. He washes
on the SCOT and changes clothes IN the
surprises Raymond and the camp COM
Inandhnt holds them up. and with the
courthouse.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
Gaep[D MIST
a IALE OF CIVIL STRIFE Y.
i6foRANDALL PARRISH y
ILLUSTRATIONS 6rC.DPHODES

you are my guide tonight" Wits.
pered softly. Have you some plan
already devised? There must be In
slant action"
Hardly that: this has all occurred
80 quickly, so Unexpectedly, have
had no time in which to think. Isn't
Il best to go straight ahead, and run
the chance?"
Past the guard yonder?"
Yes; | am not greatly afraid OF
him! We have the word, and Captain
Fox and were together when |
passed here before. He viii remem-
Der me. and have no suspicion. Only
there may be officers sitting on the
yeranda of the hotel"
1T looks dark and deserted from
here, and the hour is late"
True; suppose all who are not
on duty are at the dance. Besides.
there is no other way in which you
can attain the stables. IL am ready
to try it--are your"
! answered with the pressure OF my
hand on the fingers clasping my
sleeve. There was no response: nei-
Their were they withdrawn. She drew
a long breath, and stepped bravely
forward. The way was clear. easily
followed even In the darkness. and |
walked close beside her. Within a
few yards of the fellow she gave vent
TO little ripple of laughter, barely
enough to attract attention, and again
slipped her hand into the support of
my arm. The soldier stood at atten-
tion, but made no effort whatever to
bar our progress.
We strolled on slowly, passing di-
rectly beneath the glare of the lamp.
We attempted to talk, but | retain no
memory OF single word that was
uttered. My heart was beating like
an engine, and my throat was dry, the
fingers OF one hand gripping the butt
OF revolver In my belt. l was dimly
aware of the tremor in her voice, the
pressing closer to me of her slender
figure. We passed out beyond the
glow OF the revealing light, to where
our eyes we're able to sweep the dark.
ened porch. There were dozen chairs
standing back of the rail, but none
were occupied. She gave little sob
OF relief, both hands neryously grasp,
ing my sleeve.
Thank Godl" she said fervently
nov II we only have Ave minutes
morel"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
IS CHILD CROSS, J.,
FEVER|sH, SICK
! ook. Mother! Il tongue Is
-''' coated, give California I.
syrup Of Figs

c,,,arer love this fruit laxative,
and nothing else cleanses tne s ser
s.omacb liver and bowels 50 nicely.
a child simply viii not stop playln :
to empty the bowels. and the result III. y
. N Sl become tightly closged WIN
VA, waste. liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours then your little one becomes
cToss' half-sick, feverish. don't cay
s,een or act naturally, breath IS pau
system full Of cold, has sore throat
stomach.ache or diarrhoea. Lis.en'
Motherl See If tongue is coated. lnsn
give a teaspoonful of "Caliiorni :,
svrun Of Figs" and in few hours al,
he constipated waste. sour bile ana
undigested food passes out OF the sys'
tenn, and you have well child AGAIN
Millions Of mothers give California
Syrup Of Figs because It is perfectly
harmless: children love it, and 1t new
err fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 5O-cent Dottle
Of california Syrup Of Figs" wnicn
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
SYMPTOMS PLAIN TO HIM
Elderly Medical Man Had His own
Idea Of Diagnosing Case in Which
He Was Interested.

"What is your diagnosis" asked
the older physician of his young con-
frere, who is earnest but inexperi-
enced, and who has been called in
consultation.
WELL" says the younger medico,
there doesn't seem to be much the
matter. The patient has slight fever
and some light tightness of the chest.
l should say there was nothing more
than a cold bothering him"
MY boy" said the older man, kind
ly, you have gone about it wrong.
Note these symptoms: A white mar
BILE stairway in the entrance-hall, gold
furniture in the parlor, cut-glass and
silver galore in the dining room, two
automobiles in the side yard, solid
mahogany"
"But what has that got to do with
the sickness of Mr. Gumpurse?"
1T has lots to do with it, The man
has congestion of the bank account,
and the proper move for US to make is
to relieve that as much as possible"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
REAL MONEY FROM THE OCEAN
Fishing Grounds Yield Abundance Of
Profit to Those Who Can Take
Advantage of Them.

When one hears of the discovery of
new gold mine one is very apt to
wink the other eye and hold trifie
tighter to the pocketbook. Also, there
is no very great rush to the scene. But
1t Is a different story when some al
TRUST fisherman discovers new fishing
grounds and let's the world know of
it. Then there is a real rush of fish
ing boats, for the owners thereof
know that such new discoveries are
often real gold mines.
Such has proved to be the case with
the new halibut grounds discovered in
the Pacific, lying due west from North
Head. Wash, from 81 to 35 miles off
the mouth of the Columbia river.
These grounds. whose area and exact
location are yet unknown, probably
constitute a veritable bank lying i'm
mediately between two areas which
the bureau of fisheries surveyed with
the steamer Albatross last year.
They are reported to be from 80
to 95 fathoms deep and are beyond
the 100-fathom line given on the
charts.
A small vessel fishing out of Puget
sound caught $4,000 pounds of hall
but on these grounds in one day. the
largest single days take this vessel
had ever made. During the three
weeks ended June 2, 1915. over 100000
pounds of halibut were brought IT
from the new gold mines of the ocean.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21

the wonder was they had never uti-
lized 1t before,
The longer thought the more
began to dread the unknown dangers
ahead-the gauntlet we must run be-
fore attaining the Confederate lines.
We could battle pursuit, but If once we
came into contact with those irregu-
lars Of the mountains-merciles ire
sponsible--no one could predict the
result. ] could skulk along through
the night. discard my horse, travel
afoot. and thus avoid encountering
any of those villains. | was myself
mountaineer, and knew the secret
trails. But with her beside NE, the
two of Us mounted. such feat was
almost impossible. ! must find her
food and shelter, and we could not
travel on horseback without leaving
trail unconcealed. To be sure. ].
knew her of old; that she was strong.
resourceful, fearless-yet she was
woman to be protected from insult, to
be guarded against exposure; more.
she was the woman / loved.
But would she be in any less danger
II compelled her to return to Lewis.
burg? She would be exposed to in
dignities, to almost certain persecu-
ton from Raymond.
''Noreen," ! said, turning my face
toward her. do you really think 1t
best to try this ride with me?"
you do not wish me to go?" she
asked, as instantly refining up. you
want me to return?"
mo, not that. l have no thought
but for your own good. Only do you
understand the perils through which
we must pass in those mountains?"
Yes, do understand" she an
swered soberly, "and comprehend, as
you cannot, the danger of my return
ing to Lewisburg. will never go
back there; but, IL you think it best
for us to part | will endeavor to reach
Charleston alone"
"You would rather go on with me?"
Il made that choice, but if you con-
slider me burden"
mo, 1t is not that, Noreen," / in
terrupted, touched by the regretful
tone of her voice. 1T was of you
was thinking. not myself. Then we
go ON together?"
She was silent. her eyes on the
darkness ahead.
1T must be your deciNon." l in
sisted.
II made my choice an hour ago." she
answered frankly.
waited an instant, thinking she
might say more. but she sat motion
less in the saddle. Just what her de-
cision signified / could not judge. 1t
seemed to me that between two dan
gers she had simply chosen the one
she deemed to be the lesser. 1t was
not affection for me, but fear of 9th
ers, which urged her forward Grasp
ing her bride rein, rode on through
the dark without another word. The
decision had been made; now we must
both of us abide the consequences.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
Mother Explains,

"My DEAR said Mr.. Hemmandhaw,
81 hope you are not planning to buy a
lot of new furniture"
Il am not replied Mrs. Hemmand.
haw, "and don't know what gives
you the idea"
This shopping list gives me the
idea"
What shopping list?"
"on this paper, which just picked
up off the floor, is written: Wash
stand, parlor chairs, dining-room ia.
BILE, writing desk, refrigerator, taboret
piano stool. pedestal, stepladder, cedar
chest, music cabinet and garbage can. 4"
Oh, that is just record l was keen
Ing OF the things the baby has fallen
from this week. Judge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Step Nearer.


"The stables?" asked What
horses are there?"
Officers mounts; but there were
several others tied at the hitch rail
an hour ago. They appeared to be
good stock; better even than the gov
eminent horses"
could perceive them dimly, from
where we skulked in the shadow of
the building. | took a step or two
forward, circling the house, so as to
better approach the animals along the
shadow Of an orchard fence. | knew
she followed close at my heels and,
turning, got glimpse OF her fright.
ened face.
There is no reason why you should
worry" said softly. taking her hands
in mine. Now listen to me; your
nerves are all unstrung; this nights
work has been too much for you
too much for any girl. And God
knows you have done enough for me
already. Where are you stopping j.?
Here at the hotel?"
Yves"
Then slip inside while there is no
one hanging around; and get safely to
your own room. There Is nothing
more you can do. will take one OF
those horses yonder and be off, and I
know the country we'll enough to ind
my way. Once in the mountains I
shall be safe. You win do as | say ?"
To my surprise, she looked straight
into my face. standing motionless. She
seemed to catch her breath, as though
1t was difficult to speak.
You mean that-that | am to 20
TO my room?" she asked slowly.
Certainly; that will be the safest
and best thing for you to do. can.
not tell you how grateful am to
you; nothing can ever do will repay
the service you have rendered me.
You are a wonderfully brave girl"
DO you think so? oh. but am
neither brave nor wonderful have
scarcely known what was doing; it
didn't seem as IL there was anything
else | could do. But | know now; |
have no doubt any more-unless--
unless you refuse to let me-"
Il refuse! ! do not understand what
could refuse. All that remains is for
YOU to go to your room. You will be
perfectly safe here"
] How will be safe here?" she
asked Indignantly. DO you suppose
they viii spare me, merely because |
am woman? This has not been done
In secret; there are too many whu
know my part in your escape to ever
keep the truth hidden. Colonel Pick
ney will have to make his report and
shield himself from blame. There IL
not an officer here who will stanc
openly in my defense, unless 1t be-
Captain Fox, and he could not hell
me. Is II under such conditions yol
desire ] remain here?"
But do you realize what going will
me will inevitably meang"
! Yes. I realize-not only the peri
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
KELLERNIAN PIANO ca.

nnVCr, NAh ~.
ino - il Rest -ostGm"' 8
was so Tssased with It that
bought package to carry homo I 81,
me- and had wife prepare soma w" ~.
.ne next meal. The whole fan ~.
nked 1t so we'll that we discont;nna ,s
Gomez and used Postum entira,.
had been very anxious concor,,
ing my mothers condition. hut ~
notlced that after using Postum W.. we
q snort time she felt much 49, ior
. a,a,D trouble with her hear, and u s
sioR stomach; that the baoda a. no
were not SO frequent, and her soas
oonultion much improved rh seueral
'in ~ until she was well and bso uUn'
self ane e" Fostum has benefited nv
sen,, ana the other members =. my a
lamily' especially my mothas ol the
S w~s victim VI. Of long standing N N. Sns
Mich Mich W Postum Co.. Battle cr stSe
sm comes in two ,orn..
must ~ Gereal-the original tor,
ages. AOc and 25c pack.
dissol t~a' a pOstum-a soluble powder,
s, aa ano, with cream and sugar not DIVA, wa
and soc tins. ss instantly. zoe
both kinds -
''sa a Reason" for Postum uuD'
sold by Grocer.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
Jan. 81, 1915.

Germans repulsed in the Ar
dennes woods by French and Bel
CLANS.
French retook trenches at Notre
Dame de Lorette.
Germans retook the forest Of Le
Pretre.
Russians renewed their offensive
against Mlawa.
Austrians routed Russians from
intrenchments along the Donajec.
German cruiser Karlsruhe report
ed off Porto Rico.
Allied armen dropped bombs on
Essen.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
PRESSED HARD
cotfee's Weight on Old Aue.

When people realize the Injurious
enects Of coffee and the better health
tnat a change to Postum can bring
tney are usually glad to lend their
testimony for the benefit of others
MY mother, since her early child.
nooa' was an inveterate coffee drink.
er, had been troubled with her baart
lor a number of years and Complained
OF that 'weak-all-Over' feeling and sicS
stomach. 3uu SICK
some time ago 1 was making
DotBIE EvERi THtNE BE country
PRICE