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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
WAKING UP A TOWN.

The Country Gentleman tells of the changed aspect
that western town when the right sort of
perintendent took charge of it's schools The pupils
hered 24 in the grades and Is in the high school, In sze
therefore, the town itself not large and it believed
that it progressive its size permitted The
superintendent however. to have had different
idea He believed that if he could wake up the village
school he would wake up the entire village.
His administration begun under conditions which,
if they had been satisfactory to the community not
satisfactory him. He found the buildings dirty their
roofs leaky their walls whitfield and chalked and painted
After had been there month, he says cit dawned
that the spirit of the school would be whole lot better
ii cleaned up. made such proposal to the Students
Accordingly armed ourselves with buckets of water
crbbng brushes and cleaning powders of various kinds
We scrubbed the school building inside and out including
fences and walks
Then it seems, the town itself "waked up There
after too 1t took pride in keeping itself clean Incident
ally it became suddenly that the old school build
clean though they could scarcely be considered
credit to the place So school was built the dis
rict voting for the project almost unanimously. Not
long afterward continues the Country Gentleman, "Mr.
lyonsthe superintendent the board of directors
Tor gymnasium, the bond issue for which passed with
only three dissenting votes Then he obtained poultry
plant and pigsty the students assisting in building both
Stocking these and caring for the stock have taught the
boys how to raise chickens and pigs that the greatest
profits would be realized
What has been done in this community be done
elsewhere If there men-or mountaineering towns
and villages in the capacity of school superintendent,
who discouraged the outlook they ought to find
inspiration in the of this superintendent achieve
ment He began by interesting the students. His
and The of others who have followed the
pollcv prove that wiser and practicable
could not be adopted.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
THE PARIS LOAN.

The New York banking house of Kuhn Loeb & Co.,.
tated for purposes announces agreement where
This is to be devoted solely to humanitarian purposes
the building of hospitals support of the wounded and
employed, the relief of widows and orphans and the al
deviation of suffering generally In other Words it is APP
piled to results and not to But Marks it is said
IN New York, the beginning of in American in
ternational finance.
Since the original great allied loan authorized
there have been placed American markets municipal
securities that ordinarily would not reach this country
Thus Canadian cities hard pressed at home for money
have paid repeated visits to the states While this prac
tce was begun before the required the emergencies
Of to make it general Some of these transactions
directly for purposes; others not. Yet
there wide difference for instance between Canad
bond issue and the loan negotiated with the city of
Paris Never before in the history of the French capital
that city been compelled to outside the boundaries
CT its country for financial aid This means that the
administration of Paris feels that French investors have
about reached their limit, that their remaining
should be conserved to support the Further
the French is to undertake. if necessary
to supply Paris with gold to the needed to make
payments to the American lenders.
In obtaining $5000OOOO from the United States Paris
emulates the example of the municipal water board of
country London had before found it necessary
go outside the United Kingdom for capital Interest paid
in each by the borrowers promises excellent returns
10 the investors the terms based upon prevailing
rates of exchange 1t is predicted that the London and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

Marian.
80 many?" repeated Morris
You said a tour How long are you
going to be gomez" asked his wife.
"Oh, perhaps a week altogether. II
is not definitely decided. I suppose 1t
will depend on the success that
crowns my efforts Morris smiled.
well, it will be a change and 1 am
glad you can go. You get SO little
change" Marian did not realize that
she was showing how much she want
ed n change herself
you will have my suitcase ready, ]
suppose" he continued without com
ment.
When will you start?"
Next Saturday morning. l talk
first Saturday evening. | shall not
want to take much with me-"
why don't you get the things to-
gether that you will want? I have a
very hazy idea about what you will
need. Besides, 1t is time you learned
to pack a suitcase. Your mother OBJ
jected to your helplessness." Marian
smiled pleasantly.
you can do it so much BETTER" he
began easily.
II will give you lessons If YOU need
them. but you must learn to wait on
yourself before yoYf mother comes
again or she will think I am regular
jelly fish,
Morris stared at his wife in aston
ishment.
She said" continued Marian, that
I was actually hurting you-and-and
that you would respect me more if
stood up for my rights" She blurted
out the last words with an effort
Respect YOU" exclaimed Morris
"She certainly has the queerest ideas
1 guess it will not lessen my respect
for you if you help me get off in good
shape" He grinned very pleasantly
as he took her chin in his hand and
turned her face up to his.
(To be continued)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
Trai11in l., .HE,]I,U!,llsbandI
OPPORTUNITY DELIGHTS NORRIS
DOESN'T NATTER THAT MA RAN MUST HOME.

What is it?" The question was
prompted by the radiant face of Nor
ris Southy as he swung into the liv-
ing room.
We'll, I am going away on a lee
ture tour" announced the gentleman
with a visible swelling of the chest.
"A lecture tour." echoed Marian In
dazed manner.
Just that. Isn't it great?" laughed
her husband.
Tell me about It," Marian sat
down feeling almost weak -kneed.
THE county superintendent has
been trying for long time to get the
people in the small towns in the county
interested in a sort of extension work
Clubs are to be formed and a course
of reading begun"
But the lectures: what are you to
lecture about?" interrupted Marian.
We'll. perhaps 1 used too preten-
tious word" Morris smiled, but II
is the word used by the county super
intendent. I am to present the sub
ject in the different country school
districts"
$50 you will travel in the country
Marian was full of interest.
Inere is one tnlng ABOUT IL tnat
don't exactly like" continued Morris
Il am to be entertained in private
homes"
"Of course there are no hotels way
out in the country" remarked Mar
ian.
That's 1t. I'm afraid ] shall not
like that" He was evidently ponder
ing the subject.
II should think that would be very
interesting. You will have such a
good opportunity to study home con-
ditions," was the cheerful response.
Il never thirsted for knowledge
about other peoples homes" Nor
ris paused.
ooh, people are so interesting,
should think a peep into so many
homes would be delightful" burst in
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
Cause Of Constipation.


Constipation results from a lack of
moisture in the residual matter of the
food. To effect permanent cure more
water must be taken into the system.
Drink full glass of water half an hour
before breakfast and about the third
of a glass an hour and a half after
each meal, also eat an apple or banana
before breakfast and before. going to
bed. Make sure that your bowels move
just after breakfast whether there is
an inclination or not When a medi
cine is needed take Chamberlain's Tab
let's as they are mild and gentle in eff
feet. but no medicine should be taken
when operations can be induced nat
urally each day. To effect a perma-
nent cure time and patience are re-
quired as bad habits are more easily
formed than broken up. Obtainable
everywhere.-Adv. cod
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
Dinner Stories.

Some farmers in a certain country
place had noticed that their fowl
were being stolen, and reported the
case to the police.
few days later a negro was ar
rested on suspicion and brought be-
fore the judge, who, wishing to know
offense. commenced to cross examine
him.
Did you ever steal hem" asked
the judge.
NO. sir" came the quick reply.
Did you ever steal a turkey %
questioned the judge.
mo, sir. l neber did"
Did you ever steal duckr'
mo, sir. I did not
well, since you have never COM
mitted any of these offenses, you are
discharged" said the judge.
TIE darby left the courtroom and
met friend to whom he related his
experience, and added:
But golly, If he had said Did you
eber steal a rooster? he would have
had mel
One Of our boys wrote the follow
ing terse narrative about Elijah:
There was a man named Elijah. He
had some bears and lived in a cave.
Some boys tormented him. He said
IF you keep on throwing stones at
me I'll turns the bears on you and
they'll eat you up And they did and
he did and the bears did
Mrs. Jenkins had a passion for the
old and curious. One day when rum
maging about in a bric-a-b rac shop
she noticed a quaint figure, the head
and shoulders of which appeared
above the counter.
What is that Japanese idol over
there worth 2" she asked.
The salesman replied in a subdued
tone:
About half a million. That is the
proprietor"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
Don't Be Bilious, Consti
pated, Sick, With Breath
Bad and Stomach Sour.

Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and
enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced.
Wake up with your head clear, stom-
ach sweet, breath right and feeling
fine. Get rid of sick headache, bilious
ness, constipation, furred tongue. sour
stomach. bad colds. Clear your skin,
brighten your eyes, quicken your step
and feel like doing a full days work.
Cascarets are better than salts, pills
or calomel because they don't shock
the liver or grippe the bowels or cause
Inconvenience all the next day.
Mothers should give cross. sick, bill
Gus, feverish children a whole Cas-
caret any time as they can not injure
the thirty feet of tender bowels,-Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
LEGAL NOTICE.
Notice for Publication Of Time APP
pointed for Proving viii.

In the Probate Court of the County
of Ada. State of Idaho.
In the matter of the estate OF VIII
liam NJ. Briggs, deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said Court
made on the 18th day of October. 1915,
notice is hereby given that Monday,
the 23rd day of October, 1915, at 10
o'clock a. M. of said day at the Court
Room of said Court, at the Court
House In the City Of Boise, in said
Ada County, State of Idaho. has been
appointed as the time and place for
proving the will of said William NJ
Briggs, deceased and for hearing the
application of w. w. Briggs for the is
suance to him of letters testamentary.
when and where any person interested
may appear ana contest the same.
Dated Oct. II, 1916.
(SEAL) r. II. DUNLAP,
Clerk.
ADV. c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

praise, will be given to a popular
study of this gospel. The next les
son concludes the first chapter. All
our people are urged to avail them
selves of the opportunity thus offered
for the study of Gods word.
DR.. E. S. owen has been superinten-
dent of the Sunday school for more
than five years. In recognition of his
faithfulness and efficiency, the school
and other friends in the church held
a reception in the church parlors on
Friday evening, expressive of their APP
probation and good will. Special
parts on the program were assigned
to individuals and classes, and to the
Boy Scouts, IN whose organization DR.
owen was greatly interested.
Miss Marjorie Owen was hostess to
the Westminster Guild on Monday
evening. There was a large attend
ance, and the work gives promise of a
successful year, under the leadership OF
Miss Moon, who is the newly elected
president. succeeding Miss Fairbanks
who Is now teaching in the Seattle
schools. These meetings are open to
all young women in the church who
will Join the guild and participate in its
work
Russell II. Campbell and Miss Jessie
]. Jensen were married by DIR. Don
aldson on Thursday evening, at the
residence of Mrs. Jensen, on the bench
The young people will make their
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Themes:

InemeS.
Morning, THE Influence of Life .
by Secretary r. L. Randall.
Evening, Some Opportunities of the
Church. by John p. Congdon.
At the morning service our people
will have their first opportunity to
hear Secretary r. L. Randall who has
recently taken charge of the Y. NJ. c. A.
work In this city. He comes to Boise
after brief service among the SOL
diers on the border
The evening service is service of
praise, led by the quartet A fine
program has been prepared under the
direction of C. ]. Mckee. John p.
Congdon will speak on Some Oppor-
tunities," before the church. Our even
ing programs are less formal than
those of the morning. We seek to
adapt them, in theme and form. to a
peoples service. and extend a cordial
invitation to strangers and others to
attend. There were many strangers
present at each service on last Sun
day.
BY invitation of the pastor and ses-
sion of the church at Eden. Idaho, DIR.
Donaldson is assisting at the dedication
of their new house of worship. He is
to speak afternoon and evening. He
will return to Boise on Monday.
There was full house on Thursday
evening. for the Introductory study OF
Johns gospel. The mid-week serv-
ices, after a brief period OF prayer and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
THE HAM M Err.

es a everything that's good kicks up lot OF
camor, doesn't the wood. We stand for i'm
provement forward each day; know the old
groove stagnation and decay. improvements
waving, right cheerfuly hump; want to do
some paving and buy village pump. We get the people
feeling that plan is right and then hit the
cenghe knocker in sight 1t is thousand pites that
for hamles might be cities, IL they
only The that's buried under coat OF
mold rust might seventh wonder, knockers bit
glum respondent kicker, who greets all
with rbad and smoker makes boosters
The work of busy boosters Is easily destroyed
kicking make 1t null and void So
let knock the kicker and kick the knocker too and march
glory quicker than otherwise we'd do
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
Pastors Notes
Continued from Page Three.)

Continued from Page Three.)
enjoyed a delightful evening as the
guests of the Philathea society of
which Mrs. e. P. Barnes is the eff
cient president, on Wednesday even
ing of this week. 1t was a success in
every way
The Epworth League social last
night sustained fully the reputation of
this society to give one good time. 1t
was one continual round of fun from
the beginning to the close of the ev-
ening. Miss Roberts and her commit
tee are making these social functions
q real addition to the work of the
league.
The w. H. M. s. will hold its meet
ing this month at the home of Mrs. w.
D. Buchanan, 319 East jefferson street
at 2:30 O'Clock on Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. FL. j. Roam will give the
program for the day. The members
are asked to recall that this is the
month for the payment of dues.
The first OF the social center gath
erings will be held on Oct. 81 at s
o'clock in this church. The minister
will speak on America Tomorrow"
A reception to the ministers of this
church and their wives will be given
by the Sunday school of this church
in the church parlors at o'clock on
/ Tuesday evening There will be a
little program of music and a few
brief addresses and light refreshments
The Boy Scouts of this church will
meet on Friday evening in the church
parlors.
Mrs John Whitaker represented the
w. f. M. S. of this church at the dis
trict meeting of the Society for the
Northwest at Spokane. Mrs. Whit
aker reports a splendid convention
Two years hence the society accept
ed the invitation of the Boise society
to hold the convention in this city.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
D . . . . Q . . .
DAILY LESSON IN HISTORY.
One Hundred Years AGO Today

1s16-The Grand Chapter OF
Royal Arch Masons of Ohio was
organized at the home of John
Snow. in the town of Worth
ington.
Sevsnty-five Years Ago Today
1S41-John Forsyth, who was
secretary of state under Presi-
dents Jack son and Van Buren,,
died in Washington D. C. Born
in Frederick county. Va. Oct.
%, 1880.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1S66-Prussia and Saxony
concluded a treaty of peace.
Twenty -five Years AGO Today
1S91-A monument to Henry
w. Grady. celebrated orator and
Journalist, was unveiled in At
lanta.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
EVENING CAPITAL NEWS SATURDAY, OCT. q, 1916

Paris loans preliminary to heavy borrowing
which will set in the approaches the end
The bellgerents have needed vast for the struggle
and they may need for rehabilitation We have
large surplus of gold but, Mr. Warburg warned the
bankers in Kansas City, these stores may quickly be
drained Europe, needing money, will offer rates i'm
possible to obtain here. The warning to strengthen
position and to prepare for the future should be
ignored
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

took some skin off. My skin
was very red and burning
and / had to scratch and my
face was disfigdred. / lost
rest at night. and l could not
put my hands in water.
"One day j found q Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointrlent adj
vcrtisement. / first bought a
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

box OF Cuticura Ointment and then . cake
Of Cuticura Soap, and after using them
about a week my face began to get well.
and used about two cakes of Cuticura Soap
and two boxes Of Ointment and was
healed" (signed) Edward Podolski. 3o27
Gresham Ave. Chicago. ILL.,. Sept. 20. 1915.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With APP. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard ''Cuticura. Dept. T, Bos-
tom" Sold throughout the world.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

The young people of the congrega-
ton will hold their third Saturday
evening social at the home of +. E.
Stevens about two miles out on the
bench next Saturday night. Byron
Stevens has provided for the transport
tation of the crowd, and will meet them
at the church at 1880 with two hay
racks upholstered country style. Hal
lowe'en sentiment will mark the plan
of entertainment. The committee on
plan of organization will report Those
who miss the hay-rack mide may go
out either on the South Boise or Hill
crest cars.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
. . . . .
ONE YEAR AGO IN THE WAR.

October 81. 1915. French
army crossed River Vardar and
threatened flank of Bulgarians
who attacked Serbs; Italy re-
newed Tyrol offensive TO pre-
vent Austrians from withdraw
ing troops for Balkan front;
Russians reoccupied czerno-
witt. capital of Bukowina, lost
a year before and pounded Ger
man line at Mitau and before
Dyinsk.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
EMMANUEL METHODIST.

At the Sunday morning service the
chorus choir will sing, Seek Ye the
Lord" by Roberts. and in the even
ing. softly Now the Light of Day."
by Tanks. The pastor will preach at
both services. The Epworth League
devotional service is now being held at
$50.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

This week we have issued church
letters for Mrs. and Florence McGrev
to Boulder, Colo, and Mrs. Chris
Rathman to Sibley, Ia.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

The first quarterly communion serv
ice will be held Sunday morning, Oct
20 The pastor will preach and admin
lister the sacrament.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

Emmanuel will entertain the county
Sunday school convention Nov. IA and
10.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
this week.

Mrs. Aldrich left Friday evening to
visit her father in Iowa. She will be
gone about four weeks.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

F.E Adams has been elected teacher
of the teacher training class in the
Sunday school and will begin his work
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

The choir Will rehearse at the home
OF the new chorister. Miss Marie john
ston. 1911 North Fourteenth street. on
Friday evening at 1880.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
SKIN TROUBLE
DIST IGURED FACE
Went All Over Hands. Skin Very
Red and Burning. Lost Rest.
Could Not Put Hands in Water.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

MY skin began to get rough and peellng.
1t went all over my face and hands and on
my neck. and every time l would wash
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

The dinner served by the general aid
last Friday evening was a success in
every sense of the word. 1t was well
cooked, we'll served and well patron
lied.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

The w. Fl. NJ. S. will meet with Mrs.
w. P. Nelson. 1905 North Eighteenth
street, Wednesday afternoon at 2. 80
o'clock. All the ladies' are invited.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

John C. Rice was born on farm in
Illinois; he took his degree at Cornell;
he is the leading attorney in Canyon
county; he ranks among the best in the
state; he is fitted by training and tenn
permanent for the office Of justice Of
the supreme court.--Adv. N6
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21

Spain in New America" will be taken
up.
Tuesday evening the semi monthly
meeting of the Westminster Guild will
be held in the annex, preceded by
supper.
Elder c. H. Garland gave at the
prayer meeting last Thursday night a
report of the meeting of the Synod of
Idaho, which he attended In company
with the pastor. MIR. Garland took an
important part in the meeting, being
chairman of the finance committee.
The Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety has been asked to take a lead
ing part in the Sunday afternoon ses-
| sion of the state Christian Endeavor
convention, which will be held in this
city Nov. 3 to s, and the members are
busy preparing their assignments.
| Appropriate mention was made last
| Sunday of the fact that the pastor had
just completed three years of work In
connection with this church.
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN
| Westminster church was favored
with the presence of two visitors on
last Sunday, who put the church un-
der obligation by speaking morning
and evening. Rev. A. Heathcote
peached in the morning, while in the
evening L. w. Wells, superintendent
of the Anti Saloon league, gave an adj
dress.
| Prizes for excellent work in report
ing the texts of sermons and themes
were won during the past quarter by
| Miss Opal Sheaffer and Miss Ruby
Brundage, both doing most excellent
work. The prizes we're awarded at the
Rally day exercises of the Bible school.
A committee of the Bible school has
the matter of preliminary work for the
Christmas entertainment in hand. Miss
Olive Hunting is chairman of the
committee
The Mission Study class or the
Missionary society is enjoying the
study of the Home Mission study
book for the year, "Old Spain in New
America" Mrs Ella Hindman is
leader of the class. The next meeting
Will be with Mrs. Rogers on Monday
evening, Oct 20,
The Ladies' Aid society OF the
church will give a chicken pic Cnncr
in the church on Friday evening, Oct.
81. The ladies will be preparf to
serve dinner at 5 30 o'clock. The ladies'
have a we'll deserved reputation for
their dinners. and friends are asked
to keep this date in mind.
The pastor will preach morning and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
None So Good as chamberIain's

Il consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best medicine on the mar
ket for colds and coughs"-Mrs. d. II.
Mcdowell, Fort Wayne, Ind. Obtain
able everywhere.-Adv cod
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-21
$l,OOO.OOO.OO
TO LOAN
ON GOOD SECURITY
The Pacific National Bank
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
$425,OOO.OO
APITAL AND SURPLUS
$425,OOO.OO

this meeting the new study book, "Old
Spain in New America" win be taken
up.