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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
MIDDLETON NEWS NOTES.

Middleton, April 1S.-Mrs. Mitchell
and John Driscoll of Payette were the
guests of Mr., and Mrs. G. C. Painter
over Sunday.
A number of the Middleton people
attended the Mills Higgins revival
meeting at Nampa Sunday.
The Church of God held no service
Sunday, consequent to the illness of
the pastor, Rev Mr.. Crist.
Mrs. j. Allen, of Caldwell, visited her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen. who have
recently returned to Middleton to re-
side.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Roup, of Emmett,
We're the guests of Mrs. Roup's par
ents at this place Sunday.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Stark entertained her
Sunday school class Saturday evening.
A delightful evening is reported
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
MERIDIAN NEWS IN BRIEF,

Meridian, April Isl. j. Jones, who
as been quite ill for some days, is
eported to be improving.
James H. Garrett of Boise, was the
uest of his brother. Arthur Garrett,
I this place the latter part of last
Feek.
Mrs. Thomas, who underwent an OPP
ration last week, is reported as be-
ng much improved.
q The marriage of Frank Force and
Hiss GMudia, Beasley, two of the most
ominent and popular of the young
ople of the Meridian section, took
ace Sunday afternoon at the country
me of the brides parents, Mr.. and
A. A. Bea sley, two miles southeast
Town. Rev Mr.. Ross of Boise Off
hted.
There will be an Easter service at
be Methodist church next Sunday
Forming, conducted by Rev. R. G. Will
ANS. This will be Rev. Williams last
ervice here, as he has accepted work
18th the Children's- Home Finding &
i'd society In Montana.
Tim McCarty left yesterday with his
Pttle for the range in the Smiths
rairie section.
Ed Hartman and family, who have
s ben here for some months for the
EDUCATIONAL advantages of their chill
rem, returned to their stock ranch
ear Sheayille, Ore, yesterday.
Miss DeVere, the young woman who
Fandered from her home at this place
list Saturday evening during a men
alteration and who was at ranch
Eal miles distant when she became
DBcious, was taken to Boise yester-
by. her condition having become
horse. The unfortunate condition Of
he young woman is consequent to a
fervous break down brought on by ex-
essive mental work. She is highly pro-
{cient in music and art and is said to
ave SO devoted herself to her work
i to have precipitated nervous pros
ration. Much sympathy Is expressed
=or her.
D. A. Brewer, the local barber, IS
aving plate glass front placed in his
hop today.
J.. @. Garrett of the Garrett Mer-
Eantiie company was Boise visitor
yesterday.
H. 3. Powers of Meridian transacted
business In Boise yesterday.
DR.. c. L. Dutton went to Boise yes
krday as an expert witness in the
lore case.
Today Is "Clean up Day" in Merid-
kn, and an atmosphere of activity is
J be noted upon the part of the citi-
bnship in all parts of the town.
william, Jess and Edward Harper
lent to the Boise Payette lumber mill
lear Barberton. where they will en-
|age In logging.
G. G. Jones who has been quite Ill is
Asaroving.
The lodge of the Royal Neighbors
EiIl hold their regular meeting tomor-
bw evening at which time new menu
|ers win be initiated. Since the first
Il February, the lodge has initiated 10
lew members.
j. ]. Jones VINO has been I'll at his
|ome at this place for the past two
keeks is reported as being slightly Inn
|roved.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
NAMPA 6REvITIEs.

Nampa, April 1S.-Harold Jenness,
city editor of the Leader Herald and
Miss Helen Hickey attended 1.-THE Birth
OF a Nation" in Boise, Saturday even
ing.
g. g. Reed has purchased two resi-
dence lots on Seventh avenue from E.
Fl. and w. C. Dewey. He expects TO
erect residence upon them at an early
date.
Mrs. c. L.. Sewer and Mrs. James
Maher are visiting with relatives at
Pocateilo.
Two building lots on Seventh avenue
were sold last week by e. H. and VIC.
Dewey to Durand French who will
erect residence upon the property at
once.
Mrs. F. H. Crumpacker who has
spent seven years in the Chinese mis-
sion field will lecture at the church OF
the Brethren in this city next Sunday
morning.
Preparatory, to assuming his work
as tester for the Boise Valley Coop
erative Cow Testing association, H. Fl.
Beier, of Council. spent Saturday in
Nampa in conference with local dairy
men. There are 80 members in the
association and Mr.. Beier will visit the
ranch of each member once a month,
testing each animal in tn herd and
passing upon the value of each as n
milch cow. ]. S. Hubert, of this city,
is the president of the association.
Rev. Mr. Young, pastor of the first
Presbyterian church of this city, went
to Parma today to attend the semi AN
nual meeting of the Boise Presbytery.
T. D. Rabbit is over from Silver City
visiting friends.
George Chapman, of Silver City,
transacted business in Nampa yester-
day Mr.. Chapman was exhibiting very
attractive samples of ore taken from
claims being developed by himself and
father in the Silver City section, which
promise to be highly productive
The birth of a baby boy Is re-
ported at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Baum Monday.
At a meeting of the w. o. w. lodge
in this city tomorrow night, so new
members will be initiated. Members
of the lodge from Boise, Caldwell and
Meridian will be in attendance and a
highly interesting meeting is antici-
pated. The lodge has been unusually
active for the past few weeks.
Attorney S. e. Blaine, of Boise, is
looking after legal business in this
city today.
Judge c. r. Hickey was Caldwell
visitor yesterday.
Amos J. Miller and family, of Ca1d-
we'll, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. F. woodward Of this city Sunday.
r. E. Titus. chief dispatcher of the
Oregon Short Line Railroad company
in this city, returned yesterday from a
visit to relatives in Montana
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Estabrook and
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Duval were among
the Nampa people who went to Boise
last evening TO attend 1.-THE Birth of
q Nation
Advice has been received of the ac-
ceptance by Governor Alexander OF an
invitation from the Midway Mothers
circle to deliver an address in the
Midway school house on the boulevard
next Friday evening. Indications point
to a large attendance, not only of peo-
pie in the city, but from surrounding
country districts Every member of
the circle Is to take pie, which will
be sold to the highest bidder.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
ORDINANCE PASSED
. FOR REFUNDINe BONDS

Nampa, April 1s.-At the meeting Of
the city council last evening, an ordin-
ance was passed for the refunding of
sewer and water works bonds, approx
mating $4,000 and the city clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids for the
bonds which will be sold May "a.
1t was also decided by the council
that the dog tax was to be collected
this year, and the clerk was ordered
to see that the collection was made.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
Insomnia.

Indigestion nearly always disturbs
the sleep more or less, and Is often
the cause of insomnia Eat a light sup
per with little IL any meat, and no
milk: also take one of Chamberlain
Tablets Immediately after supper. and
see II you do not rest much better. OBJ
tainable everywhere.-Adv. 7. TIL. S..
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
Died as Result of Burns.

Meridian. April 1s.-Word was re-
ceiyed here yesterday OF the death at
Corvallis, Mont, of Mrs. Annie E
Adams, mother of Mrs. L. p. Jardy, of
Meridian. as the result Of burns re-
ceived last Friday. Mrs. Jardy was
notified of the accident and hurried to
her mothers bedside, arriving before
she passed away.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
Insomnia.

Indigestion nearly always disturbs
III sleep more or less, and is often the
suse of insomnia Eat a light supper
|ifh little If any meat, and no milk;
Id take one OF Chamberlain's Tablets
Immediately after supper, and see if
|e0 do not rest much better. Obtain
be eyerywhere.--Adv. 4. Tn. s.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18

Fronn Judge.l

Dyer-oh. wen. Dunno has his good
points.
Ryer-Is that the reason he sticks
everybody?
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS
AND ELECTIONS In 1915

April 2e-Republican state
convention at Twin Falls.
April 2z-Progressive state
convention at Boise.
May 1s-Democratic state
convention at Pocatello.
June 7-Republican national
convention at Chicago.
June Progressive national
convention at Chicago.
June 14-Democratic national
convention at st. Louis.
Sept 5-Statewide primary
election.
Nov. 7-Geneial election.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18
CALDWELL NEWS NOTES.

Caldwell, April 1s.-Judge Bryan is
at Weiser today engaged in holding the
district court for Washington county
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18

Out Of town auto livery. Reasonable
rates. Phone 645w. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-18

W. S. & G. Co. 9Th and Grove. IF
-
Experienced piano movers. Comp
ton Transfer Co. Phone 48.-Adv. tt
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-08-17

Peter Fox, president Of the To-
cal board Of trade, ON Tuesday
evening received in the mail a
characteristic token Of esteem
from his old friend "Billie" Me-
Lehman. The packet contained a
cigar, d small caliber wooden
show and missive. The cigar
was in payment of a war bet won
/ BY the German from the Scotch
man, the wooden show might have
been intended for a watch charm
and the later was laden with
ScotchIrish witticisms anent dis
eussions the sender and receiver
used 10 entertain friends with on
the war in Europe.
A moonlight ride across the
prairie and through the pines 10
Winchester was a jolly feature Of
the week s social happenings, par
tieipated in By Is Of our jolly
young people last night. The
journey was made in Heston 4
Son s new convertible auto truck
with Arthur Heston as driver, and
the big car worked like a charm.
The passengers were, Mesdames.
Arthur Heston, Baltic Savage,
Gladys Sumpter, Misses Lola Ber-
~, Manda and Borghild Hoff,
Beatrice Welsh, Adah and Nellie
Ratliff, Mabel, Grace and Eva
farrar, Mabel Agrell and L0ttie
S0rensOn.
A message bringing the sad
news of the death OF Mat. ia
sobs, at his home in San Fran
,isco, Cal, was received here yes
terday afternoon BY \. ii. and T..
+. Jacobs, brothers, Of the deeeas-
ID. No details were given in the
telegram, and the news was a Sc.
Sere shock TO the local relatives
Is they had no information TO lead
them to anticipate anything OF the
sort. The departed brother had
resided in California for about 10
years, having moved there from
spokane. lie leaves a wife and
shree grown daughters (the eldest
Of whom was just recently mar
eiedl besides numerous other rcla.
lives to mourn his death.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-08-17

Why They Cannot hs Seen From ths
Surface 81 the garth.

Not only have the astronomers
devised a means whereby they may
observe the stars in the daytime,
but any one may, if he choose, zee
them at such time II be will go 70
sufficient trouble 10 do 40. At the
bottom Of a deep well an observer
On looking up viii see the stars II
the SKY Is clear and the sun does
not happen to be shining directly
into the well.
Why cannot the stars be seen
from the surface Of the gronndY
They certainly give out their usual
amount Of light, and II win bo no
membered that the moon il FREE
quently seen during the day.
The question resolves itself into
the capacity Of the human eye.
During the day the sun shines on
particles suspended In the atmos-
phere ana on the atmosphere itself.
ana its rays are reflected in every
direction from the different partl-
cles. We thus have dilfused light
BY means Of which one can see OBJ
iects not directly in the sunlight.
IL il we're not for this diffusion Of
light, or irregular refraction, a. il il
called, we could not possibly SEQ
ANYTHING not in direct sunlight.
Nov, these rays irregularly re-
Elected enter tho eye in enormous
numbers, 50 the intensity Is conn
paratively great with starlight. But
70 q person in a deep vel or mine
shaft only the perpendieularly re-
Elected rays enter the eye and from
only those PARTICLES directly over
the mouth Of the shaft Thus COM
paratiyely little light enters the eye.
and any starlight that comes down
at that time Is easily perceived, and
the presence Of the star Is rec0g-
nized.
The astronomer applies this rule
10 his telescope and places long
black tubes called shields on the
end Of his glass. Fieidglasses 10 be
used at night also hare these tubes.
They are absolutely necessary for
good work With heavenly bodies
even at night. whcn the oteerva-
tory u near a large city Of many
lights Washington Star.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-08-17
For County superintendent Of
Schools.

G. G. Lame announces himself
as q candidate for the nomination
for superintendent Of schools Of
Lewis county on the Republican
ticket, subject 70 the primary elee-
ton. lie was reared north u
Reubens aud comes from d good
family, and is known by our peo.
pie as a careful, industrious young
man Of good principles. He now
resides al Winchester where hc
has been principal Of the public
schools for two years, and has
been chosen az superintendent for
the coming year His preparation
for his line 81 work consists 81
five years training in the Nor
NAL school 1t Lewiston. aud two
seasons in the summer school AZ
the University Of Idaho. IN Mos.
cow. lie first taught one year IN
rural schools in this county, then
one year in the graded schools Of
Salmon City, where he assisted
he superintendent Of Lclnhi
county during the same year.
Rcubens Citizen.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-08-17

Captain +. @. Davis, one Of the
four Republican candidates Tor
governor in the primary race. will
have his name on the official bal
lot with the military title Of cap
tain attached, in order that the vo-
tiers in Idaho. can distinguish be-
tween him and ID. w. Davis, Of
American Falls, the other candi-
date by the same name who has
been nominated.
The supreme court following ar
gument ON the application Of Cap
tain Davis for a writ Of mandate
10 compel the secretary Of state
to certify down on the official bal
lot his mime as placed in nomin-
alton, held short conference
Monday and ordered the writ 10
issue.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-08-17

1t will be interesting TO the
friends and acquaintance Of y.
y O'Neil, former Wallace banker,
who plaed so conspicuous a part
in the political and banking his
tory Of this state, to learn that he
has taken charge Of the Boy
Scouts Of Occur d'Alene and vici-
nifty. having been appointed scout
executive to succeed F. A. Jeter,
who is now with the Second Ida
no infantry on the border.
Barney" O'Neil as he il "a
military known, was a news boy
in New York many years ago. He
has always taken great interest
in children especially the "new-
sy.' In handling the Boy Scout
at Occur d'Alene he
sill have many boys Of tender
age under his care.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-08-17

hereby present my announce.
ment as q candidate for the office
of County Commissioner from the
first district Of Lewis county, and
will fully appreciate any support
given me, promising to give my
best attention TO the county's bus.
mess if elected. +. Nelson, Nez-
perez, Idaho.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-08-17
Wash Goods
Ladies' Waists
ChiIdren'S Dresses

THE BIG SALE OF THE BALANCE OF OUR
SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK OF WASH GOODS,
WAISTS AND CHTLDRENS DRESSES CONTINUES
FOR ANOTHER WEEK. THOUSANDS OF YARDS
WEEK AND MANY WAISTS AND DRESSES HAVE
MOVED. THERE rs A GOOD ASSORTMENT YET
FROM WHICH TO SELECT AND FOR THOSE WHO
HAVE NOT ALREAD TAKEN ADVANTAGE or
THIS BIG SACRIFICE SALE OF THESE LINES
WE WOULD URGE EARLY BUYING FOR THE
STOCK WILL SOON BE EXHAUSTED.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-08-17
ChiIdren's Dresses
Grocery Department

And then that great big sanitary grocery depart
ment is offering you better values for your harvest
business now than you secure elsewhere. If you
have not figured with your harvest supplies don't
buy until you see what can do for you.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-07-26
MILLIONAIRE'S son ON
BIRTH-CONTROL CHARGE

Boston. Mass. July 22.-Van
Kleech Allison, formerly a Columbia
University student, was sentenced to
three years in Jail here to-day by
Judge Murray, of the Municipal
Court, on a charge of distributing
birth-control pamphlets. Allison's
adherents were thunderstruck when
the sentence. was announced. He is
the son of New York millionaire.
District Attorney Pelletier himself
handled the prosecution, an almost
unheard of thing for the Municipal
Court, and it was expected, even by
Allison, that Judge Murray would
find him guilty on the charge on
which he was arraigned, that of dis
tributing obscene literature. ALI
son. the Fabians and the society
women who favored his cause, were
shocked by the sentence.
Girls from a chocolate factory
said that Allison had given birth
control pamphlets to them. He de-
MED their statements. but admitted
discussing birth-control with some
married women, and giving
pamphlet to a policeman who told
him a pathetic story.
Pelletier said that the birth con-
troll pamphlets were "rotten through
and through
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-07-26
THE PROHIBiTJONISTS
NAME: NATIONAL TICkET

st. Paul, July 21.-1he prohihi-
tion National "onveniion. which has
been in session here since Wednes-
day morning, adjourned sine die at
$3.50 to-day after non :ra;ing j.
Frank Hanly, former Governor If
Indiana. as candidate for President
IF the United States, and DR.. Ira D..
Landrith. Of Nashville. Tenn, eau
didate for Vie President. DR.. Ian
drith's no.,ipation was made unau-
imous after the other Vice Presiden-
tial candidates. had Withdraw
Mr.. Hanly's nomination came on
the first bal,), and followed a Man,
Der of HURT 81 conferences between
advocates of tie candidacy of Will
liam Sulze-, former ''overnor C.
New York. and several brief dem
onstrations in the latter's behalf.
which, however. were Offset by the
outbursts OF enthusiasm that follow
ed every mention Of Mr.. Hangs
name.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-07-26

stitute for Medical Research, So.
100000; Rush Medical College, Sc.
100000; missions of the Baptist
church at home and abroad, SIS.
100000; to various colleges and uni
versities in the United States includ-
ing Yale. Harvard, Barnard. Union
Theological Seminary, of New York.
the Baptist and the Southern Educa-
ton Fund about S30,0OO,OOO. the
Young Mems Christian Association.
81 100000; to various hospitals and
medical colleges. S20.00O.oUU; for
juvenile reform work, $3.cCg,U00
and to Cleveland for betterment pur-
poses, 100000.
Since the war in Europe the
Rockefeller Foundation has given
about $40, 100000 for relief work of
a wide and varied character. but,
despite the great demands. the in
come accruing from the endowment
fund, it is said is net entirely used
up. The Rockefeller Foundation.
organized. in the words Of MIR.
Rockefeller, for the good OF man
kind will probably be the disburs-
er of this greatest of existing for
tunes. John ID. Rockefeller. Jr.. is
the chief administrator OF the great
fund. The organization which will
use the wealth has the following
for its avowed purpose
ITO make this vast force a living
organism. which will have the free
dom of live thing to give aid
swiftly and largely when aid is most
needed. not mere accident Of death
that may set the money free for GER
tain limited uses. No man can fore
see the needs of ten. twenty or fifty
years from now. The Foundation
is limited only by the field o Thurman
civilization and human need. IL
will be great clearinghouse for
humanitarian effort all over the
world"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-07-26
SEBALD IL ACQUITTED
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

Calhoun, KY, July 22.--A!ter a
elaboration of ten minutes the jury
empaneled to try lvo Seba!d, ac-
cused of numbering Lloyd Higgs last
November, returned a verdict Of ac-
quittal The verdict was reached on
the first ballot.
The accused pleaded self defense
in justification of his action. From
the testimony adduced at the trial
the deceased had been heard to have
made threats against Sebald. On
the day of the tragedy at a meet
ing between Higgs and Sebald. ac-
cording to the proof, Higgs began
again abusing the defendant The
alteration eliminated in Riggs
shooting Sebald through the lei;
arm, the bullet entering ,be In
side. II was then Sebald SHOT and
killed his assailant.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-07-26
STATE TICKET CHOSEN
BY THE PROGRESSIVEs

indianapolis, July 21.-The Pro
gressive party in convention here
yesterday adopted a platform and
nominated a complete State ticket
after Jackson Boyd, former State
chairman and chairman of the Res
olutions Committee, has resigned
his membership in the party. be-
cause the convention refused to CON
slider a resolution opposing the nom
ination of State ticket.
After the convention had ratified
the nomination of James +. Wilson,
of Bloomington. for the United
States Senate, long term, made at
the March primary. the following
candidates We're chosen by acclama-
ton:
United States Senate-Short term:
Clifford F. Jackman, Huntington.
Governor-Thomas A. Daily, In
dianapolis.
Lieutenant Governor-M. ]. Bow
man, Valparaiso.
Secretary OF State-James NJ.
Zion, Clark's Hill.
Auditor-W. C. Camp. Washing
ton.
Attorney General-John l.. Kings
bury, Indianapolis.
Treasurer-Ward II. Smith, OF
terbein.
State Superintendent of Public
Observation-Disclosures Rankin, Or
leans.
Statistician-E. C. Green, New
castle.
Reporter of Supreme Court-E. T..
Pryor. Martinsville.
Judges of Supreme Court-Sec-
ond district, j. Oscar Hall, Shelby
Vile: Third district. Elias ID. Sales
bury. Indianapolis.
Judges of Appellate Court
Northern Division, Willis L. Roe.
East Chicago; Southern division,
Joseph f. Henely. Bloomington.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-07-26
ASKS FOOD CARRIAGE
FOR STARVING POLAND

Washington. July 22.-Personal
messages were sent by President
Wilson to-day to European rulers
urging their cooperation in getting
food supplies from the United States
te<the starving people of Poland.
Efforts in the same direction di-
rected through the State department
to the foreign Offices Of the coun-
tries>nvolved have met with failure.
The President desires that France.
Great Britain and Russia allow the
passage Of the foodstuffs. and that
Germany and Austria-Hungary guar
antee that the food will be given to
the civilian population. and not
seized by the armies Of occupation.
The messages. which are identi-
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-07-26
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY
DEAD AT THE AGE OF 6s

Indianapolis. Ind, July "a
James Riley died tonight. While
his death was unexpected the ia.
nous poet has been in i'll health for
some time.
His death was due to paralysis.
He suffered a violent stroke this
morning and members of the house
hold were greatly alarmed, but the
poet seemed to improve later in the
day. Information was given to the
public that the poets life was in no
danger. but within few hours he
was dead.
Born at Greenfield. Ind, in 1853,
Mr.. Riley was sixty-three years old
at the time of his DEATH
Publications of books of poems
year after year brought Riley for
tune andi wide recognition of lit
erary genius.
In July 1911, the poet presented
t., "a city of indianapolis property
valued at SIS, 900 for a site for a
public library and school admiris
tration building.
Ny. Riley never married but lie
was {. lover of children, whose spirit
he Interpreted so intimately. and of
family life. Many, of the last years
Of his life he spent quietly at his
home IN a secluded section of In
dianaI oils