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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

get him in the closet2 Begin at the
beginning. and tell me all about 1t"
Carol began the story with keen rel
ish. 81 woke up, and thought 1 heard
someone in the room. ! supposed 1t
was Prudence. l said, Prudence and
nobody answered, and everything was
quiet. But l felt there vas someone
in there. nudged Lark, and she woke
up. He moved then, and we both heard
him. He was fumbling at the dresser,
and our ruby rings are gone. We
heard him step across the and
into a closet. He closed the door after
him, didn't he Lark"
"Yes, he did," agreed Lark. "His
hand was on the knob"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
SO0THES ITCHING sCALPS
And Prevents Falling Hair Do cuticura
Soap and Ointment.

On retiring, gently rub spots of dam
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water using
plenty Of Soap. Cultivate the use Of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment for every
day toilet purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
In a Ouandary.

"You seemed much affected by Spen-
sons hard-luck story"
II don't deny it. Sponsor saw me
get a ten-dollar bill changed and l was
racking my brain to think up a good
excuse for not lending him a quarter"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

straight as an arrow. Dodd's Kid
ney Pills deserve great credit Be
sure and get "DoDD's," the name
with the three DIS for diseased, disor-
dered, deranged kidneys; just as Mr..
Benton did. No similarly named article
| will do.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
Cause for HiIarity.

"Jim Simpson was sitting at a table
near me the other day with another
man, who was telling the most tire
some stories, and Jim nearly laughed
himself into commissions"
mo wonder. The man was his rich
uncle
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

forced to use a
cane. For these
disorders l am
glad to say | used
Dodds Kidney
Pills, which proved
to be the proper
remedy. | am Ga
years old, feel
Fl d once
again stand as
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
Swearing Off.

why are you so strong for pro-
hibition?"
"Well," replied Uncle Bill Bottletop,
"a country is a good deal like an in
dividual. After havin' had liquor with
out limit for a period of years. it's
a mighty good thing to go without
for awhile. '-Washington Star.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
Not If He's on Time,

"Don't you miss the noise and hustle
of the city, now that you live in the
country"
"Not If I catch my train to town.
Browning's Magazine.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
wiIIinu 10 Share.

'Bliggins says he is a socialist and
wants everybody to be as well off as
he Is"
Eyes; but Bliggins always claims
that he doesn't have much of my
thing except hard luck"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
His idea.

Bachelor-What would you suggest
for a distinctive costume for married
men?
Benedick (of % years. standing)-
Chain-mail.-Puck.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
GAVE HIS CANE AWAY!

Mr.. S. P. Benton, Kerrville, Texas,
writes: For several years prior to
1906 I suffered from kidney and rheu-
matte troubles. Was bent over and
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
Now what do you suppose the
girls will do with that five hum
dred dollars? How much viii
they devote to church purposes
foreign missions, for instance?
(To BE C~oNTINUED.)
Trees Affected by LiohtnInq.

No particular species of tree is more
susceptible to lightning stroke than
any other except in so far as the spe-
cies determines the height of the 'tee.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

Closing your eyes to your own faults
does not close other peoples.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
IT'S TRULY AN ILL WIND
THAT BLOWS NOBODY
GOOD AND THIS WIND
BRINGS LUCK TO THE
PARSONAGE.

Mr.. Starr, widower Methodist
minister, Is assigned to the CON
gregation at Mount Mark, la.
He has i've charming daughters.
Prudence, the eldest, keeps
house for him. Fairy Is a coli
lege freshman. Carol and Lark,
twins, are in high school. Com
stance Is the baby" The ac-
tivitles of the Starr gIrls-Pru-
dence's work, Falry's school af-
fairs. the pranks Of the young
~sters-and the family perplexi-
ties make the story 1t is simply
a recital Of glorified homely In
cldents. This installment de-
scribes the capture of "A burglar
In the parsonage.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

(By Frank r. Wilson, federal loan bu-
reau, washington, ID. CD
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

uncle
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
DAYLIGHT SAVING IS INDORSED
 BY WILSON
President Comments the Innovation in Letter and Hearing Asked
 of Congress.

NEW YORK, Feb 12.. Congress will be asked to grant public hear. ing on the plan to turn the clock forward one hour during the summer months, under resolutions adopted by the National Daylight Saving Conyen, ton at it's closing session.
 The convention organized a new body, the National Daylight Saving Association, electing Marcus M Marks, chairman of the convention and president of the borough of Man, haitian, as president. A letter from President Wilson, read before the convention yesterday indorsed the objects of the movement.
 John Barrett, directOr.general of the Pan-American Union, recommend. ed in a telegram that the co-opera- ton of the Latin-American countries be invited and that a campaign be conducted through the newspapers of South and Central America. John K. Tener, president of the National League, urged adoption of the move. ment on behalf of baseball.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
WAR STARTS ON THE
 CIGARETTE IN CITY

The w. c. T. U. will hold it's reg ular session in the NJ. E. church to- morrow afternoon. Prof. Henderson will give short address on "The Physiological Effects of the Cigar cite on the Growing Boy" Judge Petit will speak on What Business Men Think of the Boy Who Uses Cigarettes. Miss Aiken will relate "The True Tale of a Cigarette"
 All boys are especially invited and the boy who writes the best report of the address will be awarded a silver dollar.
 The business meeting will con- vene at S:0O o'clock and the pro- gram will follow at 3:30 o'clock The attendance contest begins with this session and each member can earn 10 credits for her division by being prompt at three o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
TIME, TONIGHT
 PLACE, A. B. HALL
 TREATMENTS BALL.

The annual bah of the fircmen of i.the Juneau Fire Department will be given tonight at the Arctic Brother hood hall and dancing will start promptly at ninei o'clock, according to announcement made today by the committee.
 Outside of the fact that practical ly everybody in the city will try and be at the ball, those who do gain admittance will be surprised in the tasty decorations of the hall, over 20 of the boys worked all day yesterday in putting on the final touches. The Stars and Stripes pre- dominate and red, white and blue 8. ggestions are carried out every where. A huge canopy of red, white and blue ribbons spread over all and at one end of the hall under Old Glory is a picture of the man in honor of whom the day is remem- bered
 Those interested in fire proteC- ton will do well to look on one of the walls and see the new cellar noz- gle. This is one of the latest of fire apparatus and is wonderful piece of mechanism.
 The tickets have been going well for the dance tonight and the com mittee feels perfectly gratifed at the liberal spirit displayed The floor is being put in tip-top condition to- day and the music will be of the best. That the hall will be just right for dancing was evidenced this morning when the tank was drained and no steam was turned on except to take the chill off the rooms.
 The Juneau Ferry 6 Navigation Company's boat leaving Thane at S:25 p. m. will bring a large crowd from there, also from Treadwell and Douglas. The Island Ferry Company will run a special boat leaving Doug las at S:SO D. m. for the accommo- dation of the patrons. Both ferries will run special trips to take the visitors home, the exact times of which will be announced during the evening.
 The dance will start "at the tap of the gong," promptly on schedule time-nine o'clock sharp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
PANAMA CANAL IS SAFE FROM
 ALL ATTACKS
American Army and Navy Forces So Disposed as to Make Big Ditch
 lmpregnabIe.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Acting un der instructions from the War De partment, Brig. Gen. Clarence Ed wards, commanding the troops of the Canal Zone. has increased the guard about the locks of the big waterway and along its banks. The chief dan, ger to the canal would come from at attempt to blow up the locks, and this has been rendered impossible by General Edwards action.
 There are five submarines and a destroyer at the Atlantic entrance to the canal and vessels of the Pa. cific fleet at the Pacific end. The Atlantic fleet is also within twenty. four hours steaming distance, so that officials are very confident that nothing can happen to the canal.
 Roosevelt Not Ordered Home
 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt. who has been inspecting the naval bases in the West Indies, will sail for home Sun. day. It is said at the department that this sailing date had been ar. ranged some time ago and that he has not been ordered home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
WILL OPEN TIE
 SCHOOL BIDS AT
 PRIVATE SESSION

The bids for the Juneau Public and High School Building will be opened this afternoon by the mem. bers of the school board and the city council in an executive session. The reason for opening the bids in private is to give che board chance to make any revisions in the building necessary to bring the cost within the limit set. and also in order that supplemental bids may be called for without revealing to any oi the bil' ders the figures of the various con tractors.
 MT. Thomas stated this afternoon that there have been received three bids on the general contract, three bids on the heating plant and appar- atus and two bids on the electric wir- ing and fixtures.
 In explaining why more bids were not received, Mir. Thomas this after noon stated that the Seattle con tractors. who desired to bid on the contract. submitted their bids to committee oI the Master Builders. The committee then opened the bids and the lowest bid was forwarded with the necessary checks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
AMERICAN ABOARD STEAMER SENT DOWN BY A
 TORPEDO
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 tain, chief engineer and wireless op- orator who were to follow us later, Nobody had yet seen the submarine and everybody in the boats was peering into the haze in a vain effort to catch a glimpse of the tell tale periscope.
 "An hour and a half after the torpedoing the captain, engineer and wireless man got the wireless work inG and began sending out calls, giv- ing details and position. A reply came almost instantly but from an unexpected quarter
 "The submarine which evidently was lying off in the haze two miles or so away picked up the wireless and began smelling the Mantola from a four thousand yard distance, mean while approaching at full speed so that the range rapidly decreased.
 Some of the shells were loaded with shrapnel which burst about the Mantola, but the sailors now put all their muscle to the oars to in- crease their distance from the sub marine target.
 Fortunately nobody was hurt by the shells. By this time the sub marine was plainly visible to every body. A cool-headed passenger in my boat took out a notebook and carefully marked down cross every time the submarine fired. His rec ord shows that forty-seven shells were fired.
 "The submarine was within 200 or 800 yards of the Mantola when aa vessel began to loom up on the hay horizon. The sub marine commander decided that dis erection was the better part of valOr, closed his matches and quickly sub and disappeared to the un- speakable relief of us all.
 "Thc new arrival proved to be a British sloop which gradually pick ed up the survivors. We were in our boat about six hours. The sank in the evening""
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
NEW TRIAL DENIED

This morning Judge R. w. Jen nings denied the motion of the Alas ka,Juneau Gold Mining Company foI a new trial in the George Atkinson damage case. The case, which was tried recently. resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff and a motion for a new trial was at once made, IL was argued this morning by the op posing attorneys.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
STEAMERS OF BELGIAN
 RELIEF NOT DEFERRED

NEW YORK, Feb. F. - Steam ships of the Belgian relief com mission will continue to sail with out fear of destruction because Of the new German naval policy, it was announced yesterday by Alex ander J. Hemphill, chairman of the New York committee
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
GERMAN FLYER DROPS
 BOMBS ON DUNKIRK

PARIS, Feb. 12.-The great Brit ish military base at Dunkirk, in Northern France, was bombarded by a German aviator on Tuesday, the war office announced today. Five bombs were dropped, but the damage was slight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
HUMBOLDT COMING
 BACK ON ROUTE AT
 END OF THE MONTH

SEATTLE. Feb. I2.-The steamer Humboldt, which has been undergo ing her annual Overhauling, will sail from San Francisco on Saturday She will resume the service to Alas ka during the latter part Of tho present month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
THIRTY DEAD IN
 EXPLOSION MANY
 HUNDREDS HURT

PETROGRAD. Feb. 12-An eXplos- ion on the ice breaker Tschelious- k.ne at ArChangel, according to an official statement, is believed to have cost about thirty lives. Three hun dred and fOurty.rour were injured. Fire spread to various parts of the wharf and damaged a number of buildings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
SAXON MOTOR PLANT
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

DETROIT, Feb. 12-Fire of unde
 termined origin virtually destroyed the plant of the Saxon Motor Car Corporation here. A temperature of two below zero hampered the fire, men. Twelve hundred men are thrown out of employment by the destruction of the plant The loss will amount to upwards of $25OOOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
WRECKAGE ALONG
 BRAZILIAN COAST
 HINTS OF DISASTER

PERNAMBUCO. Feb. 12.- During the past three days Q considerable amcant of wreckage has been washed ashore on the Brazilian coast near the mouth of the Parnahyba river. The wreckage includes a wireless ap. paratus, tin box containing cylinders filled with an explosive substance, blanks and many boxes filled with cans of provisions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
SUIT OVER WATER

The case of L. B. Adsit and o. W. Adamson against Ella Herner Is be- ing heard in the District Court with out a jury. The case is the out growth of trouble over spring Of water located on the Salmon Creek roadway.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
NEW YORK BANKER SENDS MILLION TO
 FRENCH CHILDREN

PARIS, Feb. l2.-JGmes Stillman, the New York banker, today remit ted to President POincare a check for one million france for distribu- ton among the c>Idren of the mem bers of the French Legion of Honor killed in war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
WHERE IS GEORGE BROWN?

The c:def of police Of Juneau today received a letter from Mrs Clara Meul, of St. Joseph, Mo-, asking for information as to the whereabouts of her brother, George Brown The let. ter states that Mrs Jennie Brown, their mother, is seriously i'll and asks that Mr. Brown, if located, re. turn home, or at least write.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
WIRELESS BOB" IS TO BE MARRIED IN
 SEATTLE TONIGHT

SEATTLE. Feb I2.-Robert H.. Armstrong. who brought the wireless 10 the Pacific Coast by erecting the first station at San Francisco, will be married here tonight to Miss Anne Devies Swezey city librarian at Salem, Oregon. Rev W. A. Ma jOr will offiCiate
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
PETERSBURG MAN HERE

Jacob Refness, one of the we'll known business men of Petersburg, is in the city and late this afternoon will be examined before the District Court as to his qualifications for
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12

TWO IN ONE - The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the Gays news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12

TWO IN ONE - The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales anG the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12

Fresh cut flowers every day at Winter G Ponds. f9tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-12
AUTOMOBILISTS

should take advantage of the win. ter months and have their aUtOmO- piles, their storage batteries and tleir tires put in good repair for lpring. All of which we are equipped do efIicie uy aLd at reasonable prices.
 We guarantee all our work.
 ALASKA AUTO SUPPLY co.
 J. J. ConnOrs, Prop.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-05-05
GREEK CONGRESS
WANTS REPUBLIC
Will Issue Declaration Demanding tho
Expulsion Of consfa ntine and
Urge a Republic.

PARIS, May 3.-The Congress of
Hellenic Colonies, representing tho
most influential Greeks resident In all
parts OF the world, meeting in Paris,
decided to issue declaration to
France, England and Russia, that they
are convinced King Constantine by
his unconcea]ed pro-German policy Is
hurrying Greece to certain ruin.
The declaration contains grave
charges against the princes Of the
Greek Royal family. It accuses them
OF visiting London, Paris, Petrograd
and Berlin to intrigue against tho
national government Of Greece. II
quotes the words Of the heir appar-
ent, Prince George, to his regiment
on the eve Of the Athenian Vespers:
Don't leave q single FrenchmaH
alive on Greek soil.'
The declaration demands the sx-
pulsion Of Constantine and urges \
republic.
i
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-05-05

ana estAldias the systszA q v>ss,
works Of the o4ty Of MaztiAa6uaea
or tbs total proceeds tpon soAoA.00
DAT value OF said benaA. TIE ~.
ceeds OF the entire balance q u
bonds authorized to be issued. -
appropriated and shall bs exPaaAoA
tSr tho purpose Of grading. paving.
sswering and otherwise iRPreviAG
the streets and alleys e to no
city. and therein set out.
The aggregate amount Of 'ndoAted.
ness " said city issued AID author
i.od - the date OF this proolalaAt1Sn
is $l4S,30s.08, consisting Of sxtstaak
Ing bonds OF tho amount Of $1e9, SQe
90. and floating debts OF the alAssRe
Of $9,209.00. The amount Of indebted.
ness which tho said city IL Authortx.
ed to incur in addition to the iadeAt-
edness above set forth fa $2Y5, S5S-
81.
That for the purpose OF Aoldine ths
election provided for In the torn
going ordinance. the following named
persons. nominated by tho mayor
and approved by the council OF the
City OF Martinsburg, on tho 8rd day
OF April, 1917, are hereby appointed
commissioners and clerks to hold
said election in the respective pre-
clncts. to ascertain and declare tho
result thereof. as provided by law.
which said commissioners and CLERKS
shall act at their respective precincts
In said city. as follows:
First Ward, LIST Precinct. 0sn.
missioners-iW. II. Caskey, Harmon
Reed and F.. G.. McBee
Clerks-C. Il. Thompson and 6. H.
Kisner.
First Ward, 2nr Precinct. Com
Shipe and Stewart Cushwa
Clerks-E. b. Chamberlain and j.
Frank Seibert
Second Ward, lat Precinct. Com
missioners-C c. Cutler. t. IF.
Shaull and G. D. Burns.
Clcrks-G. b. Slifer and Carroll
Scucindiver
Second Ward, End Precinct, CON-
missioners-L II. Thompson, A. Il.
Noll and John Gerling
Clerks--Lee Siler and Harry
Thomas.
Third Ward, LIST Precinct, Com
missioners--A NJ. Gilbert. J. X. Pc
land and Lewis Light.
Clerks-Frank A. Minor and 70. c.
Trout.
Third Ward. End Precinct, COM
missioners-Dan Heiston, Chas Seth.
ert and a. Nichodemus.
Clerks-Lew Young and Thomas
Thornburg
Fourth Ward, LIST Precinct, Com
missi Wilmington, Jan.
Powell and VIM. Cumiakey.
Clerks. VIM. Kastle. ----------~-
Lowen
Fourth Ward. End Precinct. Con-
missioners--Jas. barkina, F.. II. Haar-
er and w. II. Wright.
Clerks-~J VIM Kastie, Sr.. and
Thos. YoutZ.
Fifth Ward. 1st Precinct, Caae
INSTRUMENTATION Oliver. J. II. Lley4
and Eugene Small
Clerks-Earl Lloyd and VIM. Cage.
Fifth Ward, End Precinct, Cora
missioners-Ed Brandenburs, J. ~.
Brat and j. T. Crawford.
Clerks--George Dunn and Roy Ed.
wards
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. !, 4.
w. Letter, Mayor Of tho CITY u
Martinsburg. have caused this, ny
proclamation. to be made and f4sneA
and have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the corporate seal Of the CITY
OF Martinsburg, West Virginia. which
corporate seal is attested by tho Re.
corder OF the City OF Martinsburx.
West Virginia. this 4th day af April,
1917.
p. w. LETTER,
Mayor OF the City Of MartlusburE.
ATHEIST
JOHN II. IIRKIIE
Recorder OF the CITY O. M2rt.i"aSuI..
w 5 IL 10 &c, Sd n.
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