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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
Would Help in Winning war.

Mr.. Serre suggests that the culti-
walton Of Palma Christi for castor oil
would not only prove q great advRn-
taga to growers in Trinidad. but
would also be Of great help to the
allies along the various battle fronts,
and that the Palma Christi could. in
cidentally. be planted where it would
form a useful and temporary shade for
young cocoa and cOconut trees. He
mentions that one Of the chief fer
tilizers used in Bermuda consists OF
castor-Oil cake imported from the Unit
ed States at a rather high cost. while
throughout those islands Palma Christi
crows wild
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
WANTS No DIVIDED
CONTROL OF WAR
PRESIDENT CONVINCED ONE MAN
MUST RULE ARMY. NAVY AND
CIVIL GOVERNMENT.
CONFLICTING REQUESTS MADE
Queries That Ups-t Criticisms Of Dis
turbing Federal Orders - Close
Friendship Between Senator ollie
James and Secretary TumuIty.
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Neutrality-suspicious. reason why Pres
ldent Wilson opposes any legislation
introducing additional officials in the
conduct Of the war is because he is
fully convinced that anything like d.
vided responsibility is conducive to in
efhcient prosecution or the war. He
has found that differences are constant
~ cropping out between the civil au-
thorities in England and France and
the military authorities of those ma
tons. While it is supposed that the
civil authorities IN both countries are
really in control of the prosecution of
the war in reality the military are in
command of the armies.
Conflicting requests are made by the
civil authorities upon the United
States, and the president has on sew
eral occasions been much puzzled in
regard to what he should do. The mil
ltary authorities naturally want food
munitions and soldiers sent over fol-
the armies. The civil authorities have
represented that food and clothing fol
the civilian population is all-important
On account of the conflict existing tht
president realizes that one man mus
be commander In chief of the arm.
and of the navy, and also director O
the civil government in order to sue
cesstully prosecute the war.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

If Joseph P Tumulty should be
elected to the senate from New Jersey
we shall probably see a Damon and
Pythias or David and Jonathan ar
rangement in the senate. Senator
james of Kentucky will be the other
party to this arrangement. A strong
friendship has long existed between the
big kentucky senator and the presi-
dents secretary. There is no man who
goes to the White House more fire.
quently than Senator James, and he
generally has a very long and conf
Dental talk with Secretary Tumulty
while he is there. incidentally Sena-
tor James is one of the strongest sup
porters of the president in the senate.
He does not talk very often, but what
little he has to say is generally in de-
tense of the administration.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
It Was Mother.

During a Bible lesson, a teacher was
trying to explain the parable Of the
tarcS.
Can anyone tell ME who is like the
evil one who sowed the tares?"
\ hand instantly shot up from a
small boy at the foot of the class.
Well John. what person do you
say"
please. ma'am, my mother"
Why asked the teacher in aston
iShment.
Well" he answered, cycling his
patched trousers. she sews all my
tears"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

81 understand, Mr.. Rasp," began the
suaye stranger, that you once voted
for the Hon."
Yes" admitted old Rupus Rasp. Il
voted for him a good many years ago.
Also once applied my youthful tongue
to an ice-cold sledge hammer. Like
wise ! once paid tuition to a cOrre-
spondence school Of growing tail by
mail and thereby becoming irresistible
to the ladies. But 1t won't do you any
good to produce that fiat package which
/ observe outlined through your coat
and which / suspect Is simple vol
ume of Great Flights Of Oratory by
American Blatherskites, for while
own up to having been fool in my
time it infuriates me ia be called, even
by implication, hopeless durn fool. -
Kansas City Star.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

Occasionally pertinent inquiries up
set some of the best arguments that
man in congress may be making. That
has been particularly true In recent
criticisms passed upon Federal officials
for unexpected and disturbing orders,
such for instance as the order of Doc
toa Garfield closing down industries on
Mondays, and other actions by officials.
These inquiries take this form: did
not congress pass the laws under
which these orders were issued
Should not congress have thought Of
these things when it passed the legis-
iation granting so much power to the
presidents" Those are. questions
which rather stump the man who may
be criticizing the priority orders. or
the orders which have interfered with
the ordinary course of life and bust
ness. And there is a good deal of it.
Congress in its war legislation gave
the president and those whom he might
select power to do just what they have
been doing.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

Since many radical or unusual or
ders have been issued in connection
with the war, it is not surprising
that another should be suggested in
the line of relieving the condition in
Washington. The national capital in
its entire history never before had
such an experience as that which
it is now passing through. Not only
has the population been largely in
creased. but the winter has been
more severe than any ever known in
this region. There has been a greater
demand for food and fuel than ever
before. The prices of these absolute
necessities have been mounting higher
and higher, while it has been almost
impossible for people TO obtain ade-
quate shelter owing to the comman-
deering by the government of many
apartment houses and other buildings.
together with the increased number OF
people in the city.
The radical suggestion is now made
that no more people be allowed TO
come to Washington save those actu-
ally having business with the govern
ment or having business with people
living here. 1t has even been sug-
gested that the order go further and
that those who do not have any bust
ness in Washington be required to
leave for some other place in order to
make room for those who must remain.
It is not likely that orders of this kind
will be issued. but it seems strange
that people will continue TO flock to
Washington in spite of the high cost
of living and the congestion that is
found here.
Another idea which may be put into
effect and which viii remove the neCes-
sity of getting more clerks from other
sections is to transfer the regular gov
eminent clerks working on routine
work, particularly that which might be
postponed for a year or TWO, and have
Them employed Ia war work. Thou
of experienced Clerks might be
- for this kind of service.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
virain of Fate

When l began business" sstd the
plutocrat YEARLY. 4 made q solemn
vow that when l had made an even
million l would Quit.
BUT you've made that many times
over" said the other man, -and still
you are accommodating
That's the curse OF it. Wherever /
think I've made an even million l find
on figuring it up its either Il little
more or a little less. and I've got 10
renew the hearrbreaking struggle.
And the unfortunate man sighed heav-
lily.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
Peruna Relieved
My Cough lreel .
~. Gartie Ebhardt. &c 80 So

Mrs. Gertie Ebhardt, 21s East First
St., Kewanee, Illinois, writes:
Il have taken six bottles Of your
Peruna for a cough, and ! am all
we'll. went over to see a neigh
Dor one day and had a terrible
cough and my eyes were sore. She
gave me half bottle Of Psruaa last
November, and it did me SO much
good that bought a bottle, and then
when | had finished that | got an
other, and so on until 1 have taken
almost six bottles and 1 feel like a
new woman. am fifty-nine years
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
EvldentI1 compIeted uIslt

Mrs. Joynson had begun to keep
hens, while Mr.. Joynson cultivated the
back garden. one day there were
ominous sounds from the cabbage
patch, and Mrs. JOHNSON exclaimed to
her little boy:
Quick, sonny! See If the fowls
have got out. / don't know what your
father'll say if they're among his veg
etables Y
Sonny ran off and came back beam
ing.
Yes, mother, they're OUT" he cried.
"But they're just going in again !;
they are all wiping their feet on the
onion bed!''
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

Striking evidence of this govern
ment's "big brother attitude toward
the smaller American republics was
presented in the house of representa-
lives when there was up for considera-
ton a bill to authorize compensation
from the Santo Domingo treasury OF
officers and enlisted men Of the Unit
ed States navy and marine corps now
assisting in the administration Of that
country's affairs. In the course of
discussion Congressman Padgett Of
| Tennessee, chairman of the committee
on naval affairs, who recently visited
Santo Domingo with other members Of
4 the committee, summed up the work
| done by these officers while speaking
in favor of the bill.
''They have" he said. "the whole adj
| mfnistration of that government there.
| They are organizing a constabulary,
4 looking after the civil administration,
They have displaced the legislative
body, and the president placed Admiral
Knapp in charge there as naval gov
ernor, and we have the whole admin.
istration of the island and the repub.
lie of Santo Domingo"
Padgett stated further that year
ago there was only $4,000 in the Do
minican treasury, while there is now
on hand 100000.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
FRECKLES
Now Is the Tine to Get Rid Of These Ugly SpOta

There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed OF your freckIes as the pre-
scription othfne-double strengths guar
anteed to remove these homely spots
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
strength--from your druggist, and apply
little of 1t night and morning and you should
soon see that even the worst freckles have
begun to disappear, while the lighter ones
have vanished entirely. It is seldom that
more than one ounce Is needed to completely
clear the akin and gain beautiful clear
complexion.
3e sure to ask for the double strength 9TH
inc, this Is sold under guarantee of money
back If 1t fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

ator ChamberIain's dramatic
the senate severely Critics
administration OF the war de-
he made one allusion which
ived scant attention, although
"a an event important at the
occurred. II replied TO that
Tor Arthur P. German of Mary
tackiug President Cleveland.
esidenr had written a letter
NJ wilson-Gorman tariff bill in
H. characterized the course OF
NJ of Democratic senators as
sparty perfdy and dishonor."
n retorted in a speech which
Hi as dramatic as that OF Cham
and was listened TO by much
r. ! kind of an audience. There
IL after-result TO which Cham
Il did not allude, which was that
bstanding the fact thar Cleve-
ms very unpopular at that time
,wn party, he was strong enough
50 the defeat of German at the
lection in Maryland.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
rn,,rninnet Of Steel.

surgeons use tunrniquet has
syented that is made Of a flexible
hand, the end Of the thumb
that holds 1t in place pressing
over IN artery.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
Protested Proven.

Half the world does not know how
the other half lives'-this we think is
a large overestimate Of the number Of
people who mind their own business
Boston Transcript
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

Always Before Him.

He is a great stickler for proce-
dure. isn't hep
Il should say 50 Why. even the
furniture covers in his house are all
bound with red tape"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

One of the marked changes observed
in congress is due TO different feel
ing which prevails among representa-
tives. and particularly those from the
Southern states. A Southerner with a
grievance against fellow member
takes it out in a personal grievance
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
,sln.ss chance Ia Ranakek.

business Chanee IN Sah9N0N.
nlogues OF paper making ma
l and names of firms that would
take TO test raw materials for pa
making are requested by the
4 States consulate in Bangkok.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
Not Too Mild.

Don't you enjoy listening to the
honk Of the wild GOOSE"
Not when he's driving an automo,
bile"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

New hosiery is made in rights and
'lefts" to fit the feet and ankles more
snugly.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. AID.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

We must get ready for places before
we can get them and keep them
Ralph Parlette.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

Fireproof barrels are made in the
Hawaiian islands from the by-prod-
uctS of sugar mills.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

With Corks in Them

Passengers on water wagons this
year are advised to keep a sharp look
out for hostile periscopes
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
All, Me!

He-Each hour l spend with YOU is
like pearl TO me.
She-Aw, quit Stringing me.-Jester.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
ReadY-

Bobby would kiss you if l thought
no one would see me.
Flossy-Shall l close my eyes?
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
Not Certain.

My dear. do you love me stillG''
How can tell? I've never yet
seen you that way"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

It's a great pity that some animal
can't talk and some men can.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

Marriage is like any other coudi-
ton; where there is life there is
hope.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

Nobody ever got anything by nurs-
ing a crouch, but the crouch always
gets bigger. Be cheerful
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

A volume of smoke brings tears to
the eyes of every reader.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

Profess little, practice much.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08
| Feel as
J Did
Twenty
Years Ago.

old, and since 1 have taken the Pc
runa, 1 feel as I did twenty years
ago. ! will always keep Peruna in
my house"
Those who object to liquid medi.
cines can secure Psruna tablets.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-03-08

The man who blows his own horn
is merely a self-entertainer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
FORMER AIRCRAFT
CHAIRMAN EXAMINED

Washington. June 29.--Howard E
Coffin. recently chairman of the air
craft hoard was examined today by
Charles r Hughes and Assistant At
torney- General Frierson at the de-
partment of justice in the aircraft in
vestigati0n
Mr.. Coftn's examination took up
most Of the day. and Attorney Cen
eral Gregory himself was present the
greater part Of the time. taking an
active part in the proceedings
Although neither Mr. Coffin nor
any Of the Investigators would dis
cuss the trend of the inquiry today,
Il WAS noted that Mr., Coffin. who re-
manned until the end of the days
session late this afternoon, left the
hearing room in company with Mr..
Frierson IN his usual genial mood
Whatever the direction OF the cate
chisu he had undergone. It apparent
~ had not affected his good hunlor
The aircraft investigation, it was
learned today, now approaches a con
cluslon. Just how much longer MIR
Hughes and Mr., Frierson VIII CON
tiruc taking evidence could not be
learned definitely but it was intimated
"a report night he made to the presi-
deat early In July
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
NAVAL GUARD FIRES ON
BOATS TRANSPORTING LIQUOR.

Norfolk. Va, June 29--Two
negroes. Thomas Shaw. colored. 500
Twelfth street, Perkley. and negro
named Sam, alleged to have been
Transporting one hundred and seventy
eight pInts Of whiskey in boats. were
shot at last night by members OF the
naval guard on yacht anchored near
the Norfolk and Western railroad
bridge. Thomas Shaw was captured
and turned over TO the civil police
The negro known as Sam escaped by
jumping overheard. He has not been
seen since and IT IL believed that he
has drowned The finding of fresh
blood stains on the boat leads to the.
belief that he was badly wounded
when he Jumped.
Only forty pints OF whiskey were
found aboard the craft. In police
court this morning Shaw was held
for the grand jury. charged with vio-
latjon of the Napp act. The sailors
making the arrest we're ~. L. Allen
der. X A BeeI and Gillian Hassen.
About O'Clock this morning the.
same members Of the naval guard
captured one Early Townes. colored,
222 Walker avenue. who had Atty.
four pints In his skiT He was also
held for corporation court. charged
with IA wing violated the Mapp act.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
BAPTIST COUNCIL MOVES
OFFICES To 52- EAST MAIN

The Baptist Council Of Richmond,
which for several years has had its
head office in the Merchants National
Bank building has now taken up quar-
tiers on the main floor at SAT East
Main street. This store building was
formerly occupied by William A,
Green. tailor, and is admirably adapt
ed IN every way 10 Office work,
This organization represents the
twenty white Baptist churches
OF Richmond and vicinity, consisting
Of about 20 600 members The ef~
ficinecy of the work Of tho Baptist
council Is testified Ia ny all who know
anything about its past accom- lish-
mentS within the past two years
four new Baptist churches have been
organized within tho bounds Of Its
organization, oil Of which are pros
porous and for the most part. self
sustaining.
The Baptist council is controlled hv
representatives. from all Of the Bar
list churches Through an executive
committee OF which w r.. Duke is
chairman A w Patterson is presi-
dent Of the organization and c. Is.
ArendaN, general secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
Bobby S Candy
Tenn1eS

Where's my muvver? ] have TO
see her right off It's very i'm -ticu-
lar" demanded Robert. putting two
words into one in his excitement.
Here's mother. Robert" called
Mrs Burnett from the head Of the
stairs. Come and tell mother
what's happened" she continued. as
she leaned over the stair rail and
watched the little short legs strng
Cling IN the steps.
"Nuvver. told David was going
70 buy stamps for the war with three
OF these pennies and use the other
two for candy"
And what did David say To that 90
asked Mrs. Burnett. as she dropped
on her knees and drew Bohbie 10 her.
David SAYS If ! eat candy the
Germans will win the war--he saws
ne knows cause Annie told him So"
Mrs Burnett bent her face over
Rohby's blond head to conceal her
laugh Not for the world would she
let him see that she looked lightly on
his food conservation troubles
why can't I eat candy. muvver
II save some Of my pennie1 10 give
to the war =" he pouted.
Pennies alone won't win the war.
Bohhie That's Just II. We have 70
save some u the sugar, too Mother
viii tell You ali about g. Here comes
David now" she added as she heard
Roberts sturdy little ne!ghhor COM
ing up tho stairs Roth Won boys
come crawl UP on the window seat
and wen have This thing out "
when they had scrambled M on
the padded bench. Mrs burnett be
gan
The big boys who are carrying
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30

constituting "a body OF statesmsnshir
less spectacular, but more fruitful OF
human comfort and happiness, more
potential in the present crisis than
any single or collective body Of stated
manship in the history of the repub-
lie or possibly in the history of the
race" He told how American farm =
ers, under the direction and stin1uls-
ton OF the department Of agriculture.
have met their war tasks from the
beginning and of the great promise
in the crops Of 1918.
Responding to the appeals Of the
government" said Mr. Oualey land
accepting tho advice Of the depar'-
ment and the land grant colleges as
to the crops needed, and giving the
least concern to the crops that seem
ed to the individual farmer -. promise
the greatest profit. the farmers OF the
United States have put under the pillow
this year more land than was under
the plow last year, and II the weather
continues favorable hut one thing can
prevent the continuance Of food SUN
cheney. That one thing is farm labor"
immigration has stopped, he said
probably until many years after the
war. war industries are drawing more
men from the farms to the cities, The
government can not create nor coerce
labor nor can we afford 10 diminish
or in the slightest degree hinder our
war industries nor stop by one MAJ
the flow OF soldiers TO reinforce our
hard pressed allies on the western
front.
The farmers have planted the
crops God has sent the sunshine and
the rain tn make them grow. Tho
farmers alone can not harvest the
crops We must have the crops
What are we going TO do about II -
Must Strip for War.
Mr.. Ousley put the need for farm
labor squarely IN 70 the cities
We have got to strip for war as
England. France. Italy and Belgium
have stripped he said We can not
win the war and maintain peace time
habits and cenveniences We can not
win it by depending upon the men.
women and children who are now on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30

factory agreement with municipal au-
thorlUes or with the consumers.
White not in itself a food ice is a
necessity In conEeSted districts and
has become essential 10 the preserva
ton nj many nerishable foodstuffs.
The distribution Of many foods which
have become staples in our diet would
he practically in possthle without re-
frigeratien. Consumption would have
10 be confined 70 local products and
TO the season OF production.
The food administration is watch
ing the ice situation carefully and any
attempt 10 reap undue profits VIII be
followed by drastic action. Especially
IS At concerned with the price differ
entail between ice sold II large users
and .co sold TO the general public.
Any wide discrepancy would indicate
that excessive profits were being
charged the small consumer, whose
Interests the food administration has
promised to protect