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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29
NOW FoR THE POULTRY SHOW

One OF the big winter events for
southern Idaho will he the eighth
annual poultry and dog show under
the auspices OF the Idaho State Poul-
try & Pet Stock Association. to be
held January 9th to 18th, inclusive.
The premium catalog and entry
blanks are ready for you. Write the
secretary, d. Silversmith, 1929 n
i tn St. Boise.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29

The Oregon Short Line has recently
adopted an insurance plan for its
employees, which affects those who
have been in the company's service
one year or more, and whose COM
pensation is not over $4,000 per an
mum. This means that 1t affects all
local employees and will provide in
surance ranging from minimum o.
$500 10 $4,000 at the death of the
person, and also indemnity in case
OF accident.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29

Drinking water for the live stocf
should he warmed during the cole
winter months. Cattle, especially
drink much less water than thet
need, when II gets SO cold. In tho
dairy COW, too little water results IN
a decreased flow OF milk
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29

devote a part OF
st III writing "a
letter IL you.
On tlla 18th day
Of November, 10,
i was stricken
" 1T h Ii e q + t
I'll. ! Ii b lie. III y
family physician
called ii Angina
Pectoris. | had
from one 10 ave
alta cks In "a
hours, ! n / Ii .
latter art o {
lxs.snlber, 1910.
/ wrote to the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29

A few days ago Jack London died
at his home in California. Read the
Call of the Wild or Before Al
am" They are both interesting q
read these long winter evenings.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29

Farmers shuold begin looking
around for places to buy their seed
potatoes for spring planting
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29
CONVENTION WEEK, rocATELLo
january 9Th 70 18th.

Five big conventions. See Oregon
Short Line Agents for excursion
rates.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29
Business Man Praises
DR.. Miles Heart Remedy
succssafui Merchant After Investigation
Found a Remedy That Re-
stored His Health.

"This Is Thanksgiving day in tbs
state OF PennsyiSsnik, and want 70
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-29
Official Time Gard of the
BOISE VALLEY TRACTION CONTAIN
In Effect March 10, 1915.

Leave Boise for Caldwell Meridian 90 maj ~
S:oo am; 1890 13Opm; $3.50 PM o PM "
meridian and McDermott; 800 pm; $50 pm; s;Oo pun
70 NaMpa only. -, Gg
Meridian for Boiso-e:4O ann ami Ut sia
ana II AZ aEt 1;12 IL pm; 4;i& P"'
PM 4;42 pm; o: IA Ar s@%
Ears Pass Meridian and Caldwell: o@'
$50 am; 1905 BOOB pms -
''oo Pm; S8B pm; f0:05 pm; 1855 pm o@S
deDsrmott Leave onwer for McDermott 500 m $50
'sS pm and arrive 1928 ann " $3.50 P
leave MeDermott :35 amt i1:IV -
arrive at OnwiIer 6;t4 pm
Starts from
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
TAG WEEK TO AID
BELGIAN RELIEF
D. 4. R. and Commission Uniting
10 Raise 100000.

Every dsv this week will be tag day
for the relief OF destitute women and
children in Belgium, IL was announced
yesterday by the Daughters Of the
American Revolution. who are working
in conjunction with the Commission
for Relief m Belgium 20 raise $1,000
eco L was originally intended 20
raise the entire sum IN one day last
Saturday by the sale Of miniature Bel
gan flags. but the weather interfered.
and = has not been possible 10 mobilize
the army Of women who volunteered
FOR the work for any other single day.
Consequently, The city will be can
yassed IN sections.
Yesterday the financial district was
covered. The Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution have established two
uptown Offices one al 542 Fifth Ave
nue.. iu the Offices OF Babes IN Bel
GUM and the other at pol Fifth Ave
rue. More than $500 was left IN the
former yesterday afternoon.
IN the Office Of the Commission for
Relief in Belgium yesterdays oontri-
buttons we're S2l.595 Among these
were Nrs William Church Osborn,
$4,000; e. Fulton Cutting. $1,000, FL
bert H. Gary. $1,000: William Church
Osborn. s 900: William Colgate. 81 ,0O0,
and James Byrncs, $500
King Albert Yesterday cabled his
thanks for the birthday wishes sent by
the commission His message reads:
"All my best thanks for the wishes that
you and the American committee CO.
operating with the Commission FOR
Relief in Belgium have sent TO me.
ALBERT"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
BARS n. Y. WATER
TO WESTCHESTER
Mayor Netoes Bill, Saying City
Must Conserve Supply.

Mayor Mitchell vetoed yesterday the
bill designed 10 permit Mount Vernon
and other municipalities Of Westchester
20 TAP the Catskill water mains and
use the New York city supply. The As
sembly bill. NJ. "a. sought 20 amend
Section 80 Of Chapter 20 o. the Laws
Of 1905, the original statute under
which the present Catskill water sup
ply project was authorized.
The Mayor pointed out that the bill
was mandatory both as 10 the taking Of
water, rates 20 be charged and per
capita allowance. He noted that it was
contrary 10 the opinion of the Attorney
General that before the Westchester
municipalities could obtain an addition
al water supply from New York City
mains the approval Of the State Con-
servation Board must be secured. This
the Westchester cities have always
failed 20 get, on the ground that they
had a sufficient supply OF their own.
Previous applications by Mount Yer
non TO tap the mains were denied IN
four bills vetoed by former Mayors.
Even II we were disposed 20 be lib
eral toward the Westchester communi-
ties" said the Mayor. in disregard Of
the opinion Of the Attorney General
and Of the action OF the Conservation
Commission. the city's duty toward its
own population and taxpayers would
forbid it,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
MORE INFANTRY
GOING TO MEXICO
Troops from Texas TO
Strengthen PershingS
Communication Line.

Washington. April l0.-Such marked
IMPROVEMENT in conditions along the
Mexican border has been reported by
General Funston that the War Depart
ment is considering drawing upon the
troops In Texas 10 strengthen the ever
frightening lines OF communication Of
The expedition seeking Villa. The plan
is not TO disturb the garrisons or pa
troll in New Mexico or Arizona for the
present.
Army officials said tonight that from
now on infantry would be used 10 re
iuforCc the communicate Lines. the
cavalry being kept At the front for the
actual work Of running down the out
laws A part of the oath Infantry, ne
sroes. withdrawn from Del Rio, Tex.
at ;he request Of local authorities after
"a soldier had been killed by ranger
attempting TO arrest him, already has
been ordered into Mexico.
Evidence accumulated to-day refUt-
ing rum0rs Of an impending withdrawal
e the American expedition. soon after
- became known that additional troops
we're 20 bc sent across the border, the
War Department announced the pur-
chase OF -iy largo tank motor trucks
fe replace similar machines now rented
90 carry "a olcnc for General PERISH
ug's supn s. motors and acrCplancs.
state Department dispatches indicate
that tho Carranza authorities view
with anxiety the continued presJnce Of
American troops i'm Mexico and are IT,
Glued 60 believe that the object of the
rErelitIo, has been accOmpii he'd I'm
she dispersal OF villas main command.
r. is authoritatiyc!v stated, however.
tha- there has been no suggestion from
the &C. facto government as 20 dead
line" beyond which the American troops
shou.d not 60 or AS 20 a date OF which
tlcv should be withdrawn.
The attest advlces from General Per
shiuc. dated Saturday, demonstrated
officials believe, that the
American troops had not been engaged
Do any important clashes with Villa
since Colonel Browns skirmish a.
AFuas Galleries April l. General Per
sh.nc reported cooperation Of Carranza
forces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
SUFFRAGE TRAIN
REACHES CHICAGO
Leaders Expect to Lineup
Solidly Enfranchised
Women of IL States.
ny Telegraph 70 The Tfhunsl

Chicago, April l0.-The twenty-ons
surrsgist campsigneis arrived in Chi
cago to-day on their Swing around
the circle" TO stir the women of tho
suffrage states TO force Congress 20 ac-
ton.
Miss Lucy Burnes. o. Brooklyn. head
Of the Congressional Union party. eX-
planned the object Of the expedition,
which IL 20 eliminate in additional
woman suffrage conventions in Chicago
the first week IN June. during the Re-
publican National Convention.
we purpose 20 form an independents
party, which will give its vote where
suffrage will profit most Miss Burnes
said. IF this trip awakens Congress
20 the seriousness of our intentions
and something IS done under this Ad-
minstration we viii give our vote IA
that direction. To isn't planks We arc
after: its record
"The point is that all Of the twelve
suffrage states belong 20 the doubtful
Presidential states. I'm campaigns for
many years past the majority IN these
states has been so slight for the chosen
Presidential candidate that an average
Of 9 per cent represents DO. Well. He
can control that and a great deal more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
ENDS CRINP,
SAILORS REJOICE
Seaman's Act Also Stops
Pay Advances, SO the
Water Front Curses.

The day Of the crimp Is practically
ended. The new seaman's act, in force
about six weeks. already has tolled the
death Lnell 20 the dishonest sailor
boarding house keeper and the crimp
who cruiscd along the water front i'm
search of scamen Ia need Of job.
According TO the sailormcn along
South Street the new shipping bin has
been a blessing and a curse. A bless
ing because it has helped conditions
that have boosted the pay Of the sea
men and curse because Of d certain
clause that makes it unlawful for
masters 10 pay advances on wages
This no advance business keeps the
crimpers away from U.s." said the mate
Of British freighter yesterday, but
it's tough on the sailor IA debt VIII
wants 70 get out Of it before he goes
on d voyage"
Steamship owners who ship stewards
and sailors from this port declared
yesterday that tho non-alvancc clause
had caused many scamcn, including
some Of their most faithful old-timers,
20 give up the sea and seek employ
ment ashore.
"We had no d.ficulty In getting mcn
before this act went into effect SAID
II prominent steamship man yesterday.
1T has had sly weeks test and -
making trouble Tor the better class OF
scairen and for the ship owners. GOOD
men are giving up the sea and we are
compelled 20 take on inferior men ar
q higher wage. That meant that we
had 10 increase the pay Of all our older
men. as We would not discriminate
against .hcm iu favor Of the less
worthy newcomers The law compeis
us. however. 20 make payments ~
port. Of call, and as sailor and ms
money are soon parted We return 20
the home port with dissatisfied seamen
who have little or nothing coming to
them in wages
The seaman's act has made IL pos
sible now 20 convict offenders who have
proved upon sailors and sentence them
20 six months in prison or impose
fine Of $500 or both.
The law is onspicuously posted near
the clearance desk in the Custom
House. where masters may refresh
their memory before applying for
clearance papers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11

luton. Salazar. his friend. say. is IN
the mountains of New Mexico looking
into some mining proposition. The
manifesto blames the American inva-
sion on the Carranza government be-
cause Of failure Of the Carranzlstas 20
catch Villa
Sam Drebcn. American machine gun
captain with Villa in all OF his cam
Daigns. has offered his services to the
American govcrnmcu, 10 find and
capture Villa. Drebcn is said 10 have
left for Columbus 10 enter Mexico. He
knows better probably than any other
American where Villa would be likely
TO 90 and where he has ammunition
and arms cached.
Dreben was regarded as the chief
source Of villas ammunition supply
during the campaign against Carranza
and through his efforts. IT is said. large
quantities were smuggled across the
border after n embargo was declared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
Gen. Funston Anxious
for CaValry'S Safety

San Antonio. Ten, April lO-Dis-
patches from the front indicating con-
tact with the Villa troops were awaited
with some anxiety at headquarters by
General Funston. who realized fully
the dangerous position in which the
commanding officers of the cavalry de
tachments beyond Satcvo had placed
themselves.
Just where. i'm the vicinity Of Parral.
the American advanced columns pursu-
ing Villa are Is unknown here Diff
cuties General Pershinc has had in
eating his movements have
made il matter Of guesswork as TO
whether another engagement had been
fought.
General PcrshinC continued % carry
on the campaign without sign Of limit
ing the activities of his men. and Cen
eral Funston said that. so far az he
knew. no deadlinc ON the pursuit OF
Villa had been fixed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
Tells of Villista Defeat.

General Bertani reported to-day that
Villa had been seen in CarmLrgo, sixty
miles northeast Of Parral, two days
ago. lie thinks Villa now Is beyond
Parral
General Bertani reported that Car
ranzista and American troops are CO
operating fully and that Carranza sol
dicrs four days ago, at san Francisco
De Borja, caught up with detachment
Of Villas forces and. in n running bat
tie. killed several Nillastas.
A manifesto bearing the signature
Of General Jose Ynez Salazar and call
Ing upon all Mexicsns TO unite TO
overthrow the Carranza government
was circulated among border Mexicans
to-day. Friends Of Sslazar deny he is
responsible for the manifesto or IS in
terested in the proposed counter revo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
ORPET'S TRIAL WILL
BE HELD NAY Is
Students Attorneys Try Vainly
TO Obtain PostpOnemert.

Waukegan, H.. April William
Orpet will be tried at Wsukegsn on
May Is for the murder Of Marian Lam
bert at Lake Forest.
Judge Charles Donnelly set the date
to-day, after Ralph Potter had sought
20 have II not earlier than June !. The
reasons advanced by Mr.. Potter were
that the defence needed time TO work
ND It's contentious that Marian Lambert
committed suicide; that no outside
agency contributed 70 her death that
Madison University students are un-
willing to break school 20 testify; that
the defence has experts working on
the analysis Of poisons and that their
reports will not be ready before June j..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
Misguided, Weakminded,
Dangerous Citizen" Au.
to Maker Is Called.
PACIFIST CAMPAIGN
HOTLY ASSAILED
David Jayne Hill Says Wilson
Policy Has Wiped Out
U. S. Prestige.
From TIE Tfsrrs Bureau J

Washington, April i0.-A demand for
immediate preparedness and fer the
dscrediting Of the "Fords, Brysns,
Tsvenners and Jordsns" wss the key
note sounded at the opening session
Of the eleventh annual meeting OF the
Navy League OF the United States here
to-day.
Delegates representing every state IN
the union were in attendance az the
opening session to-day Of the eleventh
annual convention OF the Navy League.
The sessions will continue through
Wednesday.
Some OF the country's foremost su-
thorties on international law, COM
merce and military and naval science
are on the programme TO describe what
they believe 20 be adequate prepared
ness for national defence.
Robert ". Thompson, president OF
the league, opened the convention with
an address in which he reviewed the
work Of the league and paid his re
spects to the pacifsts.
He declared that while the league
had earned the hatred Of that class
which is opposed 20 preparedness. we
trust that you Will love Us for the
enemies We have made"
Colonel Thompson exhibited full
page newspaper advertisements By
Henry Ford, attacking the league and
accusing him. as head Of great nickel
corporation. Of being in the prepared
ness movement for profit Refuting
this. Colonel Thompson declared that
when nickel was first used in battle
ship armor and was selling at 81
pound he sold Il TO the navy at -
cents a pound, making no profit AZ all.
Arthur H. Dadmun. secretary Of the
league. also attacked Mr. Ford. lie
said he had offered Mr. Ford repeatedly
opportunities TO satisfy himself as 20
the membership and purposes Of the
league. He even offered to take the
books Of the league 20 Detroit and eX-
hibit them. Mr.. Ford. he said. re-
turned evasive answers, and never
availed himself Of the offers.
A committee was named 10 draft
statement replying TO Henry Fords
charges.
David Jayne Hill. former Ambassador
20 Germany. denounced the Administra-
lions foreign policy a. one which had
caused a complete loss Of our prestige
as a nation and rendered our govern
ment practically negligible quantity
as an international influence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
HEAVILY ARMED FORCE
GUARDING COLUMBUS
More Soldiers Keep Vigil than
Since Raid BY Villa.

Columbus, y. NJ, April 1O.-More sol
ders are on guard duty in Columbus
tonight than on any night since the
town was raided by Villa bandits,
month ago.
Heavily armed soldiers patrol the
streets and the military reservation,
while one company Of infantry has
been ordered TO sleep in their clothing
and with their arms at their sides. and
instructions have been issued to keep
the gun racks unlocked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
DRILL FOR BUSINESS MEN
Military Instruction 10 Prepare Re
cruits for Plattsburg.

The Business Mems Military IN
struction Camp. al Park Row, an
nounced yesterday that a preliminary
training opportunity is now offered 20
men who contemplate going 10 Platts-
burg this summer. Captain J. A. An
derson, from whom applications may be
procured. said that when the weather
permits the instruction will be given
out of doors.
There are no dues. Attendance at
only one drill a week is required. The
cost of uniform is 50 and textbooks
Sl.9O. The programme includes mill
tary map reading and sketching, close
and extended order drills, patrols, ad-
vance guards, problems in minor tao
tics and rife practice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Transfers - ?. m. April I)-Pflmn Iames
= Hsvens lsGth 70 l53d Joseph " Ward l7.l TO
Tra-ic G John Il Boosted. Traffic e. 90 1924.
temporary Assignment. -lTml. Frank \ Tar
csrdo. L7th. to map room. 30 days. a. d..
April
Leave, Of Absence without PAY -scrst' Michael
J. Walsh %. days. a. j.. Agril IS, Iure e
A Masierscn 2aih day. ? d.. Asri i-
itua. Robert A Goldman loth . isys 70 nl
ui Apr,i Il Patrick T.. Madigan ian DAYS.
j.. 10 ADnl : Barthccinow }. Lane e9'h. 1
day 4 M. Apni - Rolert Matthews. sN'I
day ? m April Q. James = Hyrle, 1ft'h.
4 day s ~. April 10 Joseph 4 TnyflrA g. -.
! da5. .i2.ol a n Apr 10 jane ha@,, ,r'.. 3.
l72d. ! dsy a. m. ADrll @. John a. Miller.
.-Sfh day. ?. m. Aprl
Suspended Without PN.-Ptlmn. Bernard J
lil,gfrs 8sfh ID 80 . m April
designations OF Special PatrcImen with tho Gu
Magistrates CoUrs.-Elwn T. Weber Ap1. o..
L-.-..-- InrleN- Arr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
Engine Kills Baggageman, so.

Edward IT, White Of d NlIdey
Street. Tarrytown, night baggaGeman
at the Central Station OF the New York
Central Railroad. was killed by an
electric engine early yesterday morning
at Tarrytown. White had loaded the
mail on the southbound train and was
crossing the tracks when he was caught
between the gates. He was sixty years
old and leaves wife and two children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
WINS DIVORCE BY DEFAULT
Stock Brokers' Wife Fails TO Defend
Suit or Press Counter Charge.

Mrs. Margaret Ryan Morgan, well
Anown as concert singer. failed 20
appear in the Supreme Court yesterday
20 support her charge that the suit OF
Ralph {. Morgan. stock broker. for
divorce was the result o. s con
spiracy.' Not only did she not defend
the suit against her, but she also
neglected 20 press her own counter
claim for divorce. On the testimony OF
detectives. based on a raid, the jury
gave a verdict in favor o; Morgan.
The Norgans were married in 1907 q.
The Little Church Around the Corner
two months after they had met on
seam, rip pier. where they had gone 20
see friends OF. In answer 20 her hus-
bands suit Mrs. Morgan said that she
Cd been driven from her home through
The neglect OF her husband, and was
homeless and starving when she fell
victim 20 the alleged conspiracy 81 her
husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11

within half days drive. and still an
other said Carranza troops were at
his heels.
Army men here believe Villa is NOV
ing on Torreon, probably a day ahead
Of the closest American column. Car
rama officials say It would be impos-
sible for Villa either TO reach Torreon
or 20 gather large force there, but
private advices indicate Mcxicans by
thousands are being attracted TO Villa
bv reports that he has outwitted the
Americans and that he is hunted be
cause he is the man most feared by
Ito killed several Nillistas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-11
Skilled Workers Expected
to Vote on General Tie
Up Plan Tomorrow.
"ONLY A BLUFF"
SAYS CONTRACTOR
Five Drill Runners. Refused Ad.
mission al Union Meeting,
Break Hall Chairs.

.t general strike affecting engineers
AID skilled mechanics IN the new sub
ways and new tunnels under the last
RIVER may be called tomorrow.
Following a meeting last night at the
headquarters Of ;he Compressed Air
and Concrete Foundation Workers
Jn.ou 81 poo last l28th Street,
frank y. Sullivan, counsel for the
ur on. announced that the eX-
,ouuYe board OF the United Port
able safety Engineers. Local IL, had
decided 70 call out all the engineers
employed by Holbrook. Cabot & Rollins.
subway contractors, because the firm
Yesterday employed strike breakers. A
call will be sent out to-day for a special
meeting Of the 1000 engineers 20 be
held Wednesday at Breyoort Hall. Sec
ond Avenue and East Fifty-fourth
street, 10 vote on calling genera.
strike.
Let them call en- all out" said
John T O'Rourke. Of the Finn
O'Rourke Contracting Company. IN
charge Of the work on the tubes and
part Of the subway construction. last
night we don't care whether they're
skilled or unskilled. Well I'LL their
places somehow. but don't worry. it's
only bluff. They won't do II. You'll
see them all back m a couple Of days
and the strike over with. They have
been getting what was due them and
half o. the sand hogs were making
more money than they ever made be
fore 10 their lives
Five Try to Break Up Meeting
During the meeting Of the union Of
fcias five men. who said they were
drill-runners. called AT tho hall. and.
incensed because the engineers and
skilled mechanics had not struck when
non-union help was employed, demand
ed adm ssiou. Refused, they tore down
maps hanging az the entrance, broke
chairs and ripped the telephone from
the wall. They fled when two police
men arrived
Contractors yesterday resumed work
in the subways and tunnels with strike
breakers. Two thousand non-union men
attempted 20 do the work OF 10000 men
striking for higher wages. Special de
tails OF police were on the job 20 pre-
vent trouble, but their presence was
unnecessary.
Oscar s. Straus. chairman Of the
Public Service Commission. yesterday
received letter from Mr.. sullivan.
charging officials Of contracting con-
Germs with sending representatives to a
meeting Of the strikers on Sunday in
an effort 10 cause disturbance and
then bring in the police. Mr.. Straus
turned the letter over 20 the General
Contractors Association for investiga-
ton The Degnon Contracting Com
pany and the Crawford Company are
named as having sent the men.
Six hundred blacksmiths and labor
ers we're called out yesterday by the
subway and Tunnel Constructors In
tcrnational Union