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The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13
TRAPPING A PYTHON.
The Monster 10 . Victim Of His Own
6rs~dy Appetite.

The Monster 10 Victim OF MS own
Greedy Appetite.
The python's weak point tx Its stom-
.ch. IL is a glutton. Not satisfied with
. full supper. 1t will start ut once on
next weeks breakfast II by chance
TINT future meal happens to be within
easy reach.
A python generally lives In hole In
the ground or hollow In tree. but
II It can find an old ruin In the jungle
and there are many old ruins In In
dia-it likes to take up Its sleeping
quarters there, because even In the
heaviest rains the water runs on the
ruins quickly. whereas hole In the
ground is likely to be flooded. fhe
oytbop needs to eat only once week.
and to get that meal It lies nat along
the bough Of tree near stream and
waits for Its prey to come to drink.
When the natives see the long tran
that the python's body makes near the
bank and lind heap of ruins near by
tbey make q hole In the ruined wall
lust exactly big enough for the python
to get through. Then they tie a pig to
a stake near the hole on one side OF
the wall. and on the other side Of the
wall opposite the hole they tie another
pig to stake They also tie wire
to the leg or the tail Of the near side
pig, and as evening draws on they
twist 1t from a distance. and the pig
squeals. AS the python comes home
lal - hoe tbo unnoalQ
So the python comes along merriiy
and seizes Its supper at a single bite
Down goes the pig into the big snakes
throat. sucked in slowly by sheer mus
cular action. In about half an hour
the pig has passed completely down
the long neck. and in another half
hour It is down couple OF yards FAR
Their into the python's stomach.
Most animals would go to sleep right
away after a gorge like that. But
meanwhile the second pig on the other
side of the wall has realized its unhap-
py brothers woeful fate and has set
up a most distressing noise. The py.
thon puts it's head through the hole
and sees 1t.
"Ahr' It says to itself. Here's my
next weeks breakfast"
And instead of waiting for next
week to come that greedy python swal
lows the second pig too. The willy ma
tives wait until the second pig II vel
on its way down the python's body
then they have the snake caught. Plf
No. prevents 1t from advancing. ane
pig No. 2 prevents It from retreating
The natives lasso the python AROUND
the neck. break down the wall ant
pass a coil of rope between the two
Jumps Of pig before they can amalga
mate Then they bear away the py
thon to captivity.-"Wonders Of thu
Jungle"
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13
BuRmA's COLOSSAL suDpHA
This Statue 10 Said to D. the Largest
In the World.

The largest monument OF the human
form existing in the east today. II not
In the world, Is the great reclining
statue OF Buddha near Pegu. in Bur
ma. around which the government
erected building with lattice steel
pillars to protect it from the elements.
This colossus was brought to light dur
ing the construction Of the railway
that runs northeast from Rangoon to
Mandalay.
While the permanent way was being
banked up to protect the lines from
occasional foods the engineer in charge
required for the purpose Of his work
a harder ballast than the alluvial de-
post over which the line was running
could give him. Less that, a mile away
was tree clad mound. and here. 1t
was thought, suitable material might
be found. The task of clearing away
some of the trees took but an hour or
so. and then shafts were sunk to find
the needed stone Before the diggers
had gone down more than yard they
struck an enormous and fairly pre-
served figure of Gautama.
In actual length the statue Is 1870
feet and fifty feet high at the shout
der. The figure and Its pedestal are
Of brick. covered with plaster. Since
Its discovery the plaster has been re-
moved and painted over. the box at
the head and the finger nails gilded
and the headdress decorated with
glass jewels. The statue is thought to
be about 800 years old, but no one
knows its history. no reference what
ever being made to 1t In Burmese leg.
ends or traditions.-wide World Mag
azine.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

silence. he knocked again. Evil
IDENTIFY they did not hear him. So he
turned the knob and entered the for
hidden chamber.
Surprising sight! On the floor in
true Turkish style sat the stately Miss
Trevor. On her lap were big sheet
Of cardboard and sundry brushes and
paints. Her hair was disheveled. and
several daubs OF color ornamcnted her
cheeks and nose. Over her shoulder
In state of great excitement leaned
the truant. Hastings hardly knew him.
His cheeks were flushed and his eyes
were dancing ns he cried. Now, that
Il the way the little monkey swung of
by his tail.' His cheek was pressed
close to tile girls, and his arm rested
lovingly ON her shoulder. Evidently
she Ind won his heart too.
Hastings felt swift pang of jeal.
ousy and started forward.
Then they heard him. and Jack
sbrnng up. with a cry OF delight.
The girl was too ,lOaded dave. 10,
rise, and 80 she sat there. Perhaps 1t
was the sudden food Of color to her
cheeks; perhaps 1t wns the upward
.,.nno -, hor oves A. INV rate. a sud.
a. ,,on, CANA IN Hastinps. For
,no,,ant ha stood there blinded dazcd.
Thon b,s customsrv coolness came to
~. .,5 I, WAC bis turn to cnrry
.h,,.s ,,,,.,, b,yb hand md he must
49, .ha ,,ost ~ n
II,s .r.s .ho,,an,ed bers M no soia.
H., I'm, b.ve yon beep n receiver
:. .,,,,., .,,d. H,,ss Trevor, nm
,,,a -, COZ, ,hot ron boye tho grace ia
S,.,s,, ,.r rn,,r s,ns evan under vour
no,n,n
,.o,, $50, cult. shocred "she did
M. s,.,, mo" no nrotested 81 WINS
,...o,, 49,, ,.,s r.,,tinp for vou in
~, ~, .,,. .s,.od mo ., come In
, 80 .,I ,ro.,. bol n he,rtifuI
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

Cheat" Is a word that now has a
very ugly sound. To cheat man is to
defraud him. Originally the word con-
veyed no such meaning. The old word
'.escbeat" referred to the dues that fell
to the crown. 1t came from the French
echoir Latin. excadere,. The modern
meaning that attaches to the word tells
a sad tale Of the extortion and greed
that must have been practiced In col
iecting the dues.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13
rh. oId capIteI building.

The structure In Washington city
known as the "Old Capitol building
has memorable history. 1t was erect
ed in 1900 and was originally designed
as a tavern or boarding house. On
account of poor management the tav-
ern was closed after q few years. Dur
ing the war Of 1912 the British cap
tured Washington and burned several
Of the public buildings. Intending the
capitol. The government then pur-
chased this tavern building sOr the Use
of congress. and here both houses met
for several years. Within its walls
two presidents were inaugurated. and
In It John C. Calhoun died.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13
Lost Humor,

Mark Twain WINS once asked by an
English clerk in London bookstore to
write his autograph.
MY chirOgraphy is becoming less
and less distinct" complained the au
thor whimsically as he complied with
the request. IF this keeps on I'll have
to be getting somebody else to write
my autograph for me-"
But. sir" seriously responded the
clerk. nobody would want 1t then"
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13
Interviewing . humer,st.

Good morning. Wagge. What's on
the carpet today7" asked Bingleton.
Dust" said Wagge.
"Clever boy! But mean what have
you ON foot?''
Shoes" said Wage solemnly.
"Oh. come Oh. Wagge. What are
you up to these days?"
Date" sighed Wage.
an give you just one more chance.
you poor frivol. you. What are you
doing now?''
Everybody" said Wage.
"As usual. eh?" said Bingleton as he
showed the remains down the nearest
available coal hole.-New York Times.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

The clause 1T suits to T." mean
ing 1t fits exactly. Is as old as the ia
miliar instrument, the T square or T
rule $50 called from its resemblance to
the letter II. used by mechanics and
craftsmen for making angles true and
for obtaining perpendIculars. The ex.
preston was In common use In the
time Of DR.. johnson. who Is quoted by
Boswell us saying Of Warburton. You
see they have fitted him to T."
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

Daughter. don't marry that young
man. He'll never bring home the ba-
con-
How foolish you are. dad. What do
! care about the bacon II he'll only
bring home the bonbons.
Post.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

Now that you have been married n
year what can you say Of your expert
ence?"
"Well," he replied solemnly. II can
truthfully say that 1 am sure that big
amy is one crime that I'll never com
mit."-Detroit Free Press.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

A floating caisson gate that is be-
Iieved to be the largest OF Its kind ever
built has been completed at San Frnn-
cisco and towed to the Panama canal.
us dam across the entrance to any
o: the locks when the gates are to be
repaired or painted or when a lock b
to be unwatered for any reason.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

II notice an eastern paper runs an
attractive mothers department headed
'Frocks and Frills.'"
Some Of these papers, growled the
old man. fought to run q fathers de-
partment headed Shocks and Bills. y
st. Louis Globe Democrat
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

Pop, tell me some cOnundrums."
'Conundrums? Why. I don't know
any conundrums. my son."
"oh. yes, you do! heard mother
tell Aunt Mary the other day that you
keep her guessing most Of the time
Boston Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

Muggins-Those two fellows don't
seem to be on very good terms. Bug
gins-No: they are rival dentists. Mug
gins-Don't pull together. eh7-Pbila-
delphia Record.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

MIR. Bacon-Do you know. dear.
have only two suits of clothes to my
name?
Mrs. Bacon-Yes. John: 1 have no
ticed that you have very little change
in your ciothing.-st. Louis Post Dis
patch.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

"Boss. I can't live on 81 week any
longer"
'.stick 1t out for awhile" urged his
thrifty employer. Think Of how you
can brag about 1t when you've made
your fortune. my Iad."-Louisville COu-
rier-JournAl
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

Don't you think the baby favors bis
fatbeFT'
Him! Looks like him. but ] wouldn't
call II q fnvor."-Baltimorc american.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

Isn't the style of music you have
been playing rather lacking In classic
quality!"
"Oh. yes" replied the highly accom-
plished girl. But one must show
some consideration for the tastes Of
ones parents. Washington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

The term "brown study" Is corrup
ton Of brow study. brow being derived
from the old German braun" meaninc
the brow.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13
whsr. Her Thoughts We're.

Daughter-To tell the truth pa. !
didn't think much Of the close Of the
sermon. Fatber-Thought more Of the
clothes Of the congregation, eh1
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

Ibid my housemaid testify at the
trial?''
.yes. but her testimony was stricken
out as Incompetent"
How very like her. murmured the
party Of the 6rst part-seattle Post
Intelligencer.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

FretfuI thought has more to do with
discomfort than all the troubles that
can assail ".
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

The making Of friends who are real
friends ID the best token Of man.
success in Nfe.-E. e Hale.
The Meeker herald., 1916-05-13

We make our fortunes. We call
them fate.-AlrOy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

Society matrons presided over the cool
ing beverage.
The music was a feature Of the ball
enjoyed by those looking on as we'll as
by the dancers. The supper room down
stairs was pretty with buffet table
adorned with silver and floral appoint
ments and presided over by well known
social leaders in turn. The quaintest
note of the whole delightful evening
was the group of eXquisitely costumed
flower girls bearing trays of flowers
which sold with enchanting raptdity as
did the candy and anything and every
thing offered. The only mistake made
was that some one forgot to auction
off one OF the handsome young bache-
lors in attendance as a leap year aid
to the Associated Charities
The Virginia reel was another Of the
charming events of the evening and
one which seemed to hold intense en-
joyment not only for the dancers but
for the spectators as well. The gowns
were positively bewildering and only
those which came directly beneath the
observation could possibly be de-
scribed, there were so many and they
were so very beautiful. Summing IL
all up the charity ball was a grand
glorious success.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
CHARITY BALL IS
A Great SUCCESS
Every Arrangement Perfect
and Guests Have a De-
lightful Evening.

As IL the whole city had been anil
mated by the one common impulse to
swell the big charity ball fund, society
gathered last evening at the Mosque
in an assemblage which must have
comprised more than Ave hundred.
Boise has seldom, If ever, been disttng-
uished by such beautiful ball. Every
arrangement was perfect. Every avail
able seat was taken and many were
left standing when the line was formed
for the grand march shortly after
o'clock and led by Edward Fairfax
Tucker and e. C. Ostner, with Gov
ernor and Mrs. Alexander following,
while directly behind the chief execu-
tive and his lady came Mayor Robin
son and Mrs. Robinson, Judge Sullivan
and Mrs. Sullivan. and other officials
and their wives with the patronesses
and their escorts. L. w. Ensign was
chairman of the floor committee and
under his direction the figures of the
march were very fine.
The novelty on the punch table
was explained when large cartoons OF
President Wilson and Senator Borah
were displayed with the legend "Wil-
son Punch" and "Borah Punch" on
each. These were auctioned off for
handsome sums for sweet charity
sake" toward the close of the evening
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
STAGE
GOES OVER GRADE

George w. Howell. driver of the
Boise Arrowrock stage. had a narrow
escape yesterday when his team went
off the grade on the More creek hill
on his return trip from the government
camp. The stage was badly smashed
and his horses slightly injured. A for
tunate happening in connection with
the affair was that some of his rela-
tives were making a trip up the river
and came along just after the accident
They helped him get his team on the
road and he managed to get the mail
through. His relatives were Obliged
to unhitch their team and lead them
over the long Icy grade and then take
their wagon over by hand. 1t is re-
ported that there is four feet of ice on
the More creek hill, the wee snow hav-
ing frozen, making it very dangerous
grade TO travel. Mr.. Howell took the
mail to Arrowrock on horseback to-
day, taking only one pouch containing
first-class mail matter.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
(ftYB1I0f2

The Ladies' Aid society of the West
minister Presbyterian church will give
a social at the church this evening. All
are cordially invited. Ice cream, cake
and coffee will be on sale.
Mrs Marie Schneider. president Of
the Illinois society, has called a meet
Ing OF all former Illinois residents to
meet at the Commercial club tomorrow
night at L: 80 o'clock to plan for a mid
winter picnic of the society.
The second lecture in the series be-
ing given by DIR. Edward o. Sisson at
the Commercial club will be given this
evening at o'clock. The topic will be
What Children Learn In School-the
three RS and some other things"
Captain Barnes of the Salvation
Army has a number of worthy men who
need employment badly and she wishes
any persons needing men to shovel
snow or for any other work to call her
at telephone No. 1855 and she will send
the men to the places where they are
needed
The first carload of catalogues from
an eastern mail order house arrived
in Boise yesterday by freight and were
taken to the post office for distribution
in the first and second zones. 1t is
expected that at least four carloads of
catalogues will be received here within
the next two months.
A number of people who came to
Boise to attend the Thistle club cele-
bration returned home today. The
party consisted of Misses Jamesina
Mckenzie, Helen Mckenzie, William
Stewart, Andrew Mcdonald, Roderick
Macarthur, Donald Mclean and John
F'inlayson, all of Beulah, Ore.
The carload of mail order catalogues
which arrived here yesterday from Chi
cago contained 1854 catalogues and
out OF that number there were but Al
for delivery in Boise. The small num-
Der of mail catalogues for Boise shows
that the people of this city are believ-
ers in the patronage of their home mer-
chants and keeping their money in this
territory, where It may return to them
again.
social center meeting Is to be
held at the Longfellow school this
| evening at o'clock to which all
members OF the district are cordially
invited. The program will consist OF
a harp solo by Professor Zu Tavern, q
vocal solo by Miss Boehmer, a folk
dance by Miss Antisell, vocal sole
| by Everett Ruick and a lecture with
lantern views OF the Grand Canyon OF
the Colorado. by Dr. Donaldson.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

rector. Mr.. Soholtz, which. consider
ing the difficulties under which he la
bored is most satisfactory and pro-
misses much good to be accomplished
in the very near future. He states
that his department was badly handi-
capped through not being established
before the farming season Of 1915 was
we'll advanced, and through attacks on
the constitutionality of the enacting
law. These activities stopped the work
for many weeks when one week then
was worth a month later. When the
laws constitutionality was affirmed
much of the departments work had
become impossible TO take up last
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
State RESTS IN
COLLINS TRIAL
Defense Has Number of Wit,
nesses to Testify as to
Character of Hotel.

The state rested it's case this morning
in the trial of N. Collins, charged with
frequenting bawdy house. Some little
time was taken up with an argument
as to whether or not the findings in the
oxford abatement case should be ad-
mitted as evidence and the court ruled
that the decree would be admitted, but
the findings ruled out.
Charles G. Bakcsy was on the stand
most of the morning giving testimony
concerning the rooms and their loca-
ton. On motion of the defense, the
jury viewed the oxford hotel just be-
fore noon and this afternoon character
witnesses to show the reputation of the
place were put on the stand by the de-
Tense.
The defense has quite a number of
witnesses. but it is not thought the
case will continue much longer as the
state is not cross examining them to
any length and some not at all. There
is a possibility OF the case reaching the
jury tonight.
Mrs Charles Bakscy was on the
stand all the morning in the bawdy
house case in which Doc" Sheehar
and May Sheehan are the defendants
She testified to the conditions which
she and her co-worker detectives found
at the Startling hotel, went over in de-
tail the Sunday when party was held
there and some pictures taken which
were admitted as evidence. Yesterday
afternoon beer alleged to have beer
purchased at the Starting was admitted
as evidence In this case the state is
rapidly drawing its case to a close ano
has but three more witnesses to ex-
anime.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Do Your Own Shoe Repairing.


We can furnish you good Oak Tan"
Leather strips at from soc to $135,
according to weight and quality. We
have mems ready-cut shoe soles at
25c; womens and boys, 15c. Shoe
Tacks. u in. at sc. Iron stand with
lasts at 81. A strong one and 4
lasts at SLIPS. Ravenola Paste shoe
polish, DC per can. Shinola, 2-in-1
or Bull Dog shoe polish. cans for
15c. A shoe polishing outfit (good
danber and brush) for 19c. Jet Oil
polish, 10c. Rubber Heels with
nails. 15c pair. We also have chill
dren's' rubbers at 35c pair: girls at
45c; women's at soc; mems at 69c.
all Of a good quality.
THE RACKET STORE.
kaIbus Bros. Opp. p. o.
100
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
IDAHO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE ORGANIZED

The Idaho Chamber of Commerce
was officially organized last night at
the Commercial club. William II.
Parkhurst of Richfield, was elected
president; r. W. ChiIds OF Boise, vice
president; George Stoll of Pocatello.
general secretary. M. r. Case, Rich
field, Joe T. Young Pocatello, John
Thomas. Gooding, David Burrell,
American Falls and George F. Chagon,
Blackfoot, were elected as directors.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGED vol
umes science books by Mendeleeff,
Geikie, Herschell, Edith Atkins.
Spencer and others, 6AxsH, cost $40.
Price $25, exchange for late model
monograph, sectional bookcase;
also l.. C. Smith typewriter No. not
used much, sos. Exchange for stock
or what have you. Address $780,
Capital News. J29
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
The New Sunset.

The New Sunset is a beauty. The
large size gives opportunity for more
artistic illustrations. Capital News
readers can secure a years subscrip-
ton to Sunset by paying for the Cap
ital News for one year in advance.
Order by mail or telephone. 234. and
a collector will be sent tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

TO TRADE FOR LAND-Apartment
house, blocks from Sth and Main;
two three room apartments with
bath; two Groom apartments; all
well furnished; large lots; sidewalks
paid and good shade. Hub City
Realty Co., 524 Idaho Bldg, zoos. J2S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
FINE SUBURBAN HOME FOR SALE

GOOD new 5-room house and four
acres of ground on car line. &c fare,
within two blocks of good school
and church; three acres in pasture
and hay; balance in fruit and ber-
ries. Also has barn and poultry
house. All fenced and in first class
condition: owner leaving and has
made cut of $3.50 for quick sale.
Price $3.50; $3.50 cash. balance
terms. Schooler- Starting Agcy. J28
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

DR.. z. q. Peterson, brother Of At
torney General ]. III. Peterson, will
probably be elected president of the
Utah agricultural college. Or. Peter
son is now director of the extension
work at the Utah agricultural college.
He is a former resident of Idaho.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
SHEEP KILLED BY
SHORT LINE TRAIN
(canital News Special Service. \

Capital News Special Service.)
Nampa, Jan. ga train on the
northwest branch Of the Oregon Short
line. operating UP the Snake river from
Huntington. ran into a band of sheep
yesterday and go were killed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
year,

Clarence Van Deusen, expert ac-
countant and announced Democratic
candidate for state auditor, is back
from Lewiston where he was engaged
auditing the books OF the Lewiston
Children's Home
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

GOODRICH BLACK TREAD AUTO
Tires give more mileage and cost
less thal any tire on the market.
For sale at Boise Auto Supply Co,
1909 Main. J28
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. state kind, size
and price. w. A. Kirby, Barber
Idaho. JSOc
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

WANTED - Dressmaking by expert
enced DIR ssmaker. Phone 2721-W
F3
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

FOR SALE-A good small safe, $19.
Exchange Store, 1908 Main. J2S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

The Western Union Mining company
has filed articles of incorporation
with the secretary of state. The COM
pany has it's headquarters at Wallace.
1t is capitalized for 100000. The in
corporators are: d. H. Anderson, Spo-
kane: J. e. Burbank Cheney, Wash;
George w. Allen. Seattle William
Holm, Wallace; William Bjorllund,
Wallace; Ereck Hogman. Wallace, and
Russell F. Collins, Spokane
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

Governor Alexander today appointed
Fielder Louis Poirier of Blanchard,
Bonner county, a notary public.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

ONE CUTTER for sale, $500. ]. We'll
Cigar Store. J2S