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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-15
Feeble Minded School.

The Idaho State school for the
feeble minded will be completely
equipped throughout before a
single student enters its doors.
In the same breath that he tells
the story of the provision which
the state is making for this class
of children, DIR. j. w. Givens,
superintendent Of the Orofino
insane asylum and q director Of
the school, lays the blame for their
existence upon sex troubles, tuber.
cular parents, and the lack Of
proper nutrition for the growing
child.
IF the trouble which arises
from the lack Of sex education,
from the birth to children to
tubercular parents, and the i'm
proper food which il given to
SO many growing children could
be settled, one generation would
see the end of feeble minded
persons DIR. Giyens says. I'm
the meantime, the state is putting
up a thoroughly equipped build
ing at Nampa where that kind Of
4 boy or girl will be given the
best training that can be provided
for him.
Eve have just let the contract
for what lumber will be used to
the Nampa Lumber company at q
cost Of 1850. The 80 acres are
now fenced, cleaned and plowed,
the work being done by the con-
victs at the state penitentlary
The holes for some of the lOOl
fruit trees which are to be planted
have been dug. In this collection
will be apples. prunes, plumes
pear and beaches, with plenty OF
grape vines and berries of all
kinds.
Four teams are already hauling
the stone, sand and other material
to the grounds although active
building operations will begin
until July. The school will be
open, probably, by March of mex
year.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-15

You can say goOdby to constipation
with a clear conscience it you use
Ohamberlain's Tablets. Many have
been permanently cured by their use.
For sale By all dealers.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-15
To MesAsn-And oshsrs.

You can uss Bucklsn's Arnica SalEs
To ears children OF eczema, rashss, tet-
tan chaAn@s seAiy and erustsd humors,
a well as their accidental injuries
cuts, barns, bruiEss etc. with perfect
safety. Nothing slss heals SO quickly
Esr ssils, ulcsts, old, running or fever
ssrss or piles it has no equal. . cents
st all dealers
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-15

Total Siloe.s
Construction Fund.
II. n. McElFoy, Fss 10 Cess case 9oo.0
No further business the Board
adjourned.
G. A. REMINGTON,
.. Secretary,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-15
Aslasses ii Directors Mestlas.

The Board of Directors Of the
Nampa and Meridian Irrigation
Districs met ut the Office in Nampa
Idaho, this 5th. day OF March 1912,
AL directors present.
The following resolution was
adopted. Resolved that the fund
necessary for defraying the run.
ming expenses of the Distriot for
1919, exclusive Of the interest on
the outstanding bond issues, shall
be raised by tolls. and no water 70
10 delivered to the nsar until ths
said toll shall have bsen paid, said
tolls are hereby levied ~ follows:-
IA toll, Oh OIL Loo per miners inch
10 levied against all watsr rights
appearing upon the APportion.
msnts 81 Benefits Of the District
undsr the bond issued 81 the ysarz
1905 and 1903, sxcspt for the
water apporsicnsd to the town
lots In the Village Of Meridian,
The toll for water delivered to
lots In the Village Of Meridian 10
hsrsby fixed at one can't per front
foot FOR the year 1912.
The rental rate for oil water do.
liysrsd under rental both inside
and outside Of the District, ID
6Sed AZ s2.25 per inch per amman
shis being tho rate fixed In 1910
by the County Commissioners Of
Ada County, Idaho.
The mainfenanoe charge for all
lands receiving water from the
District under decided water rights
In estimated for the season Of 1917
al ona dollar per miners inch, and
Ii therefore fixed ct said amount
The following bills wsrs allowst
and warrants ordered drawn Oh
the respective fuRds in full pay
msnt II the sans.
Maintsnanca fund.
CAsIs HArtea, salary for Feb, sl6o,7
Ry9sas Avslins, neadgats Feb. 76I0
M. Al. Dalrympls, Wages Feb. ESQ
q. w. Lunstsum, Asadgate Fed. 600
Daa Barker, MamagsF ter Feb. 300
"a. a., msmingt0n, Sec. for Feb. 1908
mamk IL NaEnpa, Assigned checks 2ed-s
CAria Hartsn. Feo. expenses IS
Dan Barker, Feb. expenses TX
n. Ia. Caspsatsr, 4s days and 81. iss
a. A. Remington, FEB. expenses ~
amseO ssos. Feed A care % team ia.s
JsAn Adama, reed Il care OF team 49,
Nampa Trans, Co. Feed 4 care" io.'
Nsmpa Storage co. Drayags
Mrs. Matte JoyRsr, Election clerk ~
Rics Pharmacy, Ofiies supplies A.
Arch Cunningham, !" lo.'
steddasd Hdw. Co. Hdw. ~
Dewey Elsc, Light Co. Light IL
Dewey A Scales, Rent Of Office 49,
Dewey Palace H0tel, Heat TO-
N. n. 3cElroy, Feb. fees d sx. 81.
aampa Lumber Co. Lumber, 10.
Meridian Times, Printing, H.
Jake Eamss, Biseksmithing 4.
Lsrss q Son, Hdw. -
Meridian Tel Co., Express on tel. =
Meridian Exc. Bank, Rent III.
s.a..i S,,no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
OVER.F|F FTY KILLED
 IN MEXICAN QUAKE
Women Were Attending Mass When Walls
 Fell In

Mexico City, November 21-The town of Acambay in the northern part of the state of Mexico. is practically In ruins as a result of the earthquake there Tuesday Fifty-nine bodies have been removed from the ruins of q church and other buildings. Many more remain in the wreckage. The injured will number 100. Scarcely house or public building is intact
 This news reached Fl Oro today through travellers who report that the roads have been made almost impas- sable by rock slides.
 Most of the dead are women, who were attending mass The tower walls fell without warning and the priests perished with the congregation.
 At various other places in the same district the reports tell of devastation and death. At TemaxeaIcingo nine per- sons were killed and 20 injured. At Atlacomulco three persons were killed.
 There was only slight property dam age at Fl Orc and only one child was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
CHRISTMAS WILL ATTEMPT
 TO REALIZE MOISANT'S DREAM

warfare against revolutionists in Central America, the general said, is the lack of rapid transit of mail and merchandise and in the improved aeroplane carrying highly charged bombs he believes the per picking problem will be solved.
 A revolution would be ended in the embryonic stage" the general ndded. "The people of those countries would not have the courage to first light against these z sight-unseen enemies of the air and rebellions would soon be a thing of the past, and Central America could set itself to the development of her wonder ful natural resources.
 General Christmas has devoted two months leave of absence from Hondu- ras to the study of aeroplanes in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

New York, November H.-Sam Schepps, one of the four informers whose tes- tfmony led 10 the conviction of Charles Becker and the four "gunmen" for the murder of Herman Raenthal, was dis charged today from custody.
 Schepps had been held on technical charge of vagraney. Schepps refused to divulge his plans for the future. Webber Vallon and Rose, the other in formers were liberated in the afternoon.
 Crowds of persons estimated at 15o0 in all realized the situation and assem- bled The acquitted men departed in automobiles. The men left by side entrance. They mingled with the crowd and then disappeared in the cars None of the trio would discuss their plans for the future.
 With the disappearance Of their taxi- cabs. al definite trace was lost of Rose Sehepps, the other informers. They were keeping their location dark and at midnight the hunt for them by both friends and enemies seemed to have been pretty well given up. From all indica- tions they intended to remain in hiding for some time to come. It was expected that all of them would get out of town as quickly as possible.
 District Attorney Whitman said to- night that he had the signed stipulations of Lhe four informers that they would keep in touch with the district attor- neys office through their counsel for some time and answer as witnesses at future trials growing out of the Rosen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Rear Guard Cut Off

Athens, Greece. November 2l.-Greek troops have occupied the Turkish town of Florina, south of Monastir,A and have cut off the rear guard of the Turkish army retreating from Monastir.
 The Turkish soldiers who succeeded in escaping through the Servian lines around Monastir number about 5000.
 Large quantities of ammunition and stores fell into the hands of the Greeks when they cut off the rear guard.
 The Athens newspapers print a report published in Saloniki, alleging that the Bulgarian officers at Serres. on the ground that they had been insulted by the Turkish populace, ordered the troops to fire, with the result that 500 persons were killed or wounded.
 According to information from Janina. the consuls. after conference at the Russian consulate, have advised the gov ernor to surrender. in order to avoid un- necessary bloodshed
 Greek steamers arrived at Piraus today with 4000 Turkish prisoners from Salonilsi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
MARSHAL NEY WINS . THE BERESFOR CUP

New York, November 2.-Thirty-seven United States army officer in uniform exhibited their mounts in jumping con tests for the Beresford cup, presented by Lord Decies at the national horse show today. Marshal Ney, owned by Lieut.. William IT. Shepherd of the Third United States Field artillery, and ridden by Lieut.. A D. Surles, was adjudged the best. The Pink-un, exhibited and rid den by Lieut.. Francis Ruggles of the Eleventh United States cavalry. won sec ond prize Conne exhibited by the Uni ted States mounted service school, rid den by Capt Berkeley T. Merchant, Thir- teenth United States cavalry, was third.
 Holland took first and second honors in the international jumping contest, the feature of the evening events. The United States won third prize.
 There were nearly 40 competitors, teams of two riding abreast and the contest was one of the most brilliant of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

New Orleans, November 21.-The dream of the late John B. Moisant of effecting a union of Central American republics by means of fleet of fighting aeroplanes may yet be realized if the plans of Gen eral Lee Christmas. the noted American soldier ofsfortune are developed sueeess- fully. Christmas. who sailed from New Orleans this forenoon to resume his duties as commandant of Puerto Cortez. Hondu- ras, announced that he would endeavor 10 secure the support of at least two of the Central American republics for his project. He said
 If I succeed we will put an end to incessant revolution in those countries"
 The principal obstacle of successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

Baltimore, November 21-eThe building of the future city is not in our hands, but in the brains and hearts of Amer ica's children" said Walter D. Moody managing director of the Chicago plan commission, at the conference on city planning held here today as a part of the sessions of the American Civic as sociation.
 He urged that American cities be "eX- travagantly liberal'' in providing such main channels of traffic for the future
 The afternoon session of the convention today was devoted to a symposium on capital cities" participated in by Henry B. F. Mcfarland, former commissioner of the District of Columbia; Mayor Charles Hopewell of Ottawa, Canada, and Walter B. Griffin, Chicago, winner of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
STAG ID BE GIVEN BY THE ATHLETIC
 CLUB TONIGHT

The regular November stag will be given at the local Athletic club tonight. All members and friends of the club are invited to attend, and very interest ing programme has been arranged for their entertainment
 The feature entertainment of the even ing will be wrestling match between Crawford and Gallagher, both local boys. The two are said to be excellent men on the mat and should furnish some real sport for the attendants.
 The stag will begin tonight at S:30, with 50 and 75 cents as the admittance charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Paul Giacopazzi

The funeral of Mrs. Paul Giacopazzi, who died at the family residence on Fountain Heights about midnight Wednesday night, will be held this aft ernoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Father Canepa conducting the services. The interment will be at Elmwood cemetery. Mrs Giacopazzi came to Birmingham in 1881, being born in St. Paul, Minn., in 1866 She was married to Paul Giacopazzi in New Orleans in 1882 Besides the hus- band, two children survive, Mrs. H. M Mallory and Milo Giacopazzi. Two brothers also survive, Esli Apgar and H. Diamond Apgar of Belton, Mont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
John Ramagnano

Jacksonville, November 21.-tSpe- cial )--John Ramagnano, one of Jack sonville's largest property owners and wealthiest citizens, died last night at his hone here. He was native of Italy and came here when a young man. He was about 67 years old and is survived by q widow and two daugh- ters, Mrs. Lee Burton of Jacksonville and Mrs. John Gianone of Atlanta. He was a member of the Catholic church
 and was noted for his acts of charity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Mrs. Susan Strother

Andalusia. November -tSpeciaL)-- yesterday afternoon about o'clock, in- torment being held in the Andalusia cemetery this afternoon at o'clock. services being conducted by Rev. J. J. Haygood pastor of the Baptist church. Monday morning last Mrs. Strother re- ceived message that her son, Ernest. had been murdered near River Junction. just over the line in Florida. The shock was so severe that she became uncon- scious, in which position she remained until death. She leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Mrs. Anna Mahan

Mrs. Anna Mahan of Brierfeld died yesterday at her home after long Illness. Mrs. Mahan was the widow Of the late James w. Mahan and was in her seventy year. She has a large family connection throughout the state She is survived by Mrs. c. B. Powell of Birmingham, Mrs. John C. Simmons of West End, Miss Adilaide Mahan, Mrs. A. D. Baird, Honolulu. James W. Mahan, Honolulu. and J. c. Mahan. The funeral services will be held this morning from the family res idence Brierield, interment in the fam fly cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
BUILDING OF FUTURE CITY
 IS IN HANDS OF CHILDREN

Australian competition for a design for capital city.
 The annual election of officers re- suited in the remaining of all the ineum- bents of the principal offices. J. Horace Mcfarland of Harrisburg, Pa, was re- elected president; John Nolen of Cam bridge, Mass, first vice president; Wil- liam B. Rowland of New York, treasurer, and Richard Watrous of Washington, sec retary.
 The British ambassador, James Bryce, was elected an honorary life member of the association.
 Secretary Watrous announced that the association has definitely decided to hold civic tour of Europe, embracing all the large cities for next summer, probably during July and August
 The convention closed with this after noon's session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Negro Fatally Wounded

In a shooting. scrape last night be- tween Joe Hundley, Lee Roy Percy and two women, all negroes, Hundley was fatally wounded, three bullets taking effect In his abdomen An ambulance rushed him to the I1illman hospital where the doctors ordered an immedi- ate operation. Officers Hawkins and Wilson, who were sent from central station to investigate the shooting, ar rested the two negro women, confning g them in the city jail under charges of an assault with intent to murder with out bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
ANOTHER WAR CLOUD LOOMS ON HORIZON China Seems Anxious to Go to War Over
 Mongolia

Hong Kong. November 21.-The Mon golian- -Russian-C Chinese war agitation is strong in the south. Ten thousand persons attended meeting at Canton which favored vigorous measures. Hong Kong merchants and others are pro- viding war funds
 An outbreak is expected in Kwang Tung and Yunnan within three weeks. The bandit Wong Wo Sun, in command of 15, 1000 desperadoes, controls the prov ince of Kwangsi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Maggie Mae Jennings

Clayton, November 1.-(Special)- Miss Maggie Mae Jennings died here last night at the home of her moth CT, Mrs. Carrie Jennings. The funeral was held this afternoon She was one of the most popular young ladies in this community and her death was a great shock to her many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Insenh Maiim

Joseph Majim. the Italian peddler, who was killed near Lovick yesterday, will be buried today in the South Side Cath olic cemetery. He lived at Avenue B and Twenty-first street.
 The pallbearers have been announced as follows: Joseph Carabella, N. Capca- gancano, Philip Rieta, Philip Alosa, Vic tor Torina and Peter J. Serio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Phelan Eatman

Phelan Eatman. aged 69 years, died yesterday at the residence of his son, J. H. Eatman 1910 Twentyffth street. The funeral services will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Twenty-hfth Street Presbyterian church, interment being made in Elmwood. Mr. Eatman was a Confederate veteran, hav- ing fought with Lee throughout the war. He had many friends in Birmingham. where he had lived for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
TURKEY REJECTS PEACE PROPOSALS
 OF THE BALKANS;
 BATTLE RESUMED
(Continued From Page one)

 right of marching out with the honors of war, which they have earned, instead of compelling an unconditional capitu- lation.
 Two more chapters of the war are re- ported, naval engagement off Verna between the Turkish cruiser Hamidieh and Bulgarian torpedo boats, and the oc- cupation of Florina by the Greeks. The Bugarians report that they did great damage to and probably sank the crui- ser. The Turks report they sank two torpedo boats and the cruiser was only slightly damaged.
 By the occupation of F'lorina, which lies to the south of Monastir, the Greeks, according to the Athens report, have cut off the rear guard of the Turkish army to the number of 3o9OO, retreating from Monastir.
 Terms Are Rejected Constantinople, November 21.-The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Rosenthdl InfOrmers Are
 Released From TOmbs
Promptly Disappear Tn Automobiles and Hunt For Them By Friends and Enemies Alike Is Fruitless-Schepps Warned to Stay Away From Hot Springs
 By the Mayor

1 thai case or the John Doe" proceed ings to be held after the first of the year before Justice Goff.
 MT. Whitman said that he probably would move before Justice Golf on Mon day for the dismissal of the indictment for the murder of Rosenthal against William Shapiro, the chauffeur of the murder car" Shapiro is still in the West Side courthouse prison.
 Albany, N. Y. November 21-"Bridgie" Webber, Harry Vallon, Jack Rose and Sam Schepps, the four informers ln the Rosenthal case who were released in New York today are reported to have been passengers on the Lake Shore lim- tied which passed through Albany west ward bound at o'clock tonight. The four are said to be on their way to Texas
 Hot Springs Ark. November 21.-Sam Schepps was informed today, if a mes sage sent by Mayor W. W. Waters of Hot Springs reached him before he was re- leased from prison in New York, that he would not be welcome in Hot Springs and that if he persisted in his determi- nation to come to this city he would not be permitted to remain.
 The mayor said in his age:
 I desire to notify you, as mayor of Hot Springs, representing the best inter ests of the city, that your presence here is not desired.
 Hot Springs, by your former visit. gained undesired notoriety. Therefore l request you to stay away from Hot Springs, you and any of your associates and if you persist in coming here, l, In my official capacity as mayor, will not permit you to remain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Newton w. Milligan

Jacksonville, November 2f.-(Spe- al)-The funeral of Newton w. Mill ligan, who was burned to death Sat urday night, took place today at the Methodist church. The remains were held until today awaiting the arrival of MT. Milligan's two brothers from Texas and Colorado. Interment was made at the Jacksonville cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Taft Is Silent

Washington, November H.-When in- formed of the action of the Carnegie cor poration of New York in providing pen- sions for future ex-presidents of the United States, President Taft said it was very novel, and a very unexpected proposition, but that he preferred to make no comment upon it tonight.
 In a speech before the Lotus club in New York city last Saturday night the president hinted broadly that congress should provide for ex-presidents, so that they eneed not lower the dignity of the position they held when they .-re-enter private life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Criminal Suit in January

Washington, November 21.-The re- trial of the criminal antitrust suit against the so-called bath tub trust will be called at Detroit in January according to present plans. The first trial resulted in a disagreement of the jury last March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Trouble Among Rats

Rochester N. r., November 21.- Struggles over jurisdictional spheres
 with that of the White Rats, actors
 union, taking predence were expected to occupy the attention of the American Federation of Labor convention today when the committee reported on ad- justments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Rehears White Slave Evidence

Chattanooga. Tenn, November A-The testimony today in the hearing of the white slave case against R. T. Cameron, A. T. Roark and Frank Roark in the federal court was largely rehearsal of the first days evidence. The most im- portant developments was the evidence adduced relating to the finding of female attire in Cameron's apartments. It was shown that Cameron and Mrs. Lon Sparks, a relative of the Nixon girl. whose name appears in the case, used a cipher in their correspondence. Louise Nixon was again the consplcious figure in the case remaining on the platform half of the time. She continued to re- main tranquil and underwent her trying ordeal without fiinching Writ of at tachment was issued for owen Gillespy of Birmingham, who, upon a subpoena $ service, failed to answer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
100 LATE ID CLASSIFY

suit case containing suit of clothes and pair of trousers. Lef; on South Highland ear Tuesday night about o'clock. Return for reward to J. k. Waters at Birmingham Ledger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

officers. They will respect us and we will respect then,' was the plea of vet erans of the cil war appearing today before the congressional committee in- vestigating conditions at the National Soldiers Home at Sawtelle, a suburb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Rheims.-Two aviators were killed today, one, Andre Frey, at Rheims; and tho other Lieutenant Laurent, at Etampes. Frye was well known on both sides of the water. He finished third in the international aviation race in Chicago in September of this year.
 Columbus, O.--Dominic Sevaggio, an Italian, was electrocuted here tonight for the murder of three of his countrymen in September, 1911 Selvaggio made only one request before he died, that he be allowed to kiss a crucifx.
 Chicago.-Jack Johnson today received permission to file demurrers to five charges of violating the Mann white slave statutes. Three weeks were allowed to prepare the demurrers.
 Omaha Neb.-The statement that the Rev. pr. H. Percy Silver of Topeka. re- gently elected bishop coadiutor for Kane sas, was divorced, two years ago by an Omaha court, is denied by the officials here. The records of the court of this Douglas) county show no such decree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

Owen Gillespy late last night stated over the telephone: No attachment has been
 served upon me. l know nothing about the case"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
ALL EX-PRESIDENTS
 IN FUTURE WILL HAVE
 A CARNEGIE PENSION
tContinned From Page oneD

--~~~-~~-~~~-~~~~~-~~ ing. MT. Bertram is MT. Carnegie's sec retary.