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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07
VIII Entertain Press Club.
montpelier Examiner,

The Montpelier Chamber of Com
merce has taken UP the matter of
entertaining the Eastern Idaho Press
club during their stay here August
Is to II and will arrange for big
time for the newspaper men.
At the last meeting of the club it
was decided to give the entertain
ment under the auspices of the club
and J. A.. Barrett, f.. A. Burrell and
Herman Hoff were appointed as a
committee to raise funds for the
purpose. %g ls& %
The members of the press club
will be asked to arrange their trip
SO as to arrive in Montpelier Satur-
day afternoon. Saturday evening
they will be given a dance in Mont
pelier's splendid pavilion and Sun
day morning they will be driven to
Bear Lake where they will spend the
afternoon and night. They will be
brought back to Montpelier Monday
morning to hold their regular bGsi-
ness session and in the evening q
banquet will be provided for.
The attendance at this meeting of
the club is expected to be large and
are being made to
take care Of a large crowd. The diff
ferent members are all eager to visit
Bear Lake county's summer resort
and will not miss this opportunity to
mix business and pleasure Import
ant matters are coming before the
club at this meeting in business
way. and It is believed that every
paper in the territory will be repre-
sented.
Paris has signified willingness to
assist In the entertainment and Will
help, raise funds to defray expenses.
1t Will be arranged for the party to
spend some time In Paris and take
lunch on the trip to the lake.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07
INVENTIVE GENIUS

Have at last perfected an instrument
that the trained operator can with
absolute certainty detect the slight
est defect in the human eye and
know positively, without guessing,
just what tense or combination of
lenses will be required to correct the
defect without asking the patient any
questions regarding their eyes.
This is accomplished by what is
known as the Geneva Combined
Ophthalmoscope and Retinoscope. :"
The eye of the dumb and illiterate
and the babies can be successfully
examined with this instrument as can
the well educated grown person. The
instrument is based on law of ply
sizes which is as absolutely true as
that two solid bodies cannot occupy
one and the same space at the same
time.
II you would like to have your eyes
examined by such q machine 20 to
DIR. SCARBOROUGH,
The Expert Eyesight Specialist.
100 and 10. Crow and Changnon
building, on second floor, side en-
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Il
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81 Whether, therefore We eat or
drink, or whatsoever We do, do all to
the glory of God 0 that I could
address the Indians in their own Ian
guage.'
DR., Hines the author of the Mis-
sionary History of the Pacific North
west says: This was the first SER
mon ever preached west Of the
Rocky mountains.
The Wednesday following they left
Fort Hall and the Seventeenth An
nual Report of the Missionary Socie-
ty of the Methodist Episcopal church
1886 on page 10 contains the first
reference to Jason Lees work in the
Northwest. The previous years re-
port of his going out. ION Sabbath,
Sept. % Brother Lee preached in
the fort" fort Vancouver at the
Columbia river ito very attentive
audience which was the first sermon
ever delivered in that part of the
country west Of the Rocky noun
tains.'
Bancroft Vol. xxx, page 81, refers
to the same.
Our missionary society report has
no reference to the Fort Hall incl
dent. Lee evidently not deeming it
of sufficient Importance to notify the
secretary.
There is no evidence that any one
preceded Lee. The year following
the Presbyterians and Congregation
alists sent men out and in 1888 the
French Canadian Bishops sent out
the first Catholic priest I cannot
find any record of any. other church
up to that time.
II any other church can prove ia
son Lee was not the pioneer preacher
let them do it. Up to the present
they have been discreetly silent. AS
sertion is one thing, proof is another.
1t is not enough merely to claim ev-
erything in. sight. Bancroft, no
mean authority, gives credit to ia
son Lee.
If any other information turns up
will let you know. ! am only sorry to
write what you already know
Kindest regards. Yours sincerely,
THOMAS s. BOND.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07


United States Senator W. Z. Bor-
ali is to be the leading political fig-
ure In Republican circles west OF the
Missouri river, according to the pres
emit plans of Frank H. Hitchcock,
chairman of the national Republican
committee" says the Statesman.
mr.. Borah is to be selected on the
executive committee and advisory
committee of five which the national
committee will name In Chicago this
week to conduct the Taft campaign.
His headquarters will be in Chicago,
that city having been decided upon
as the central western camp from
which the campaign will be conduct
ed.
1.-THE selection of the Idaho sena-
tor was practically decided upon here
last night because of the strong i'm
preston he made in presenting his
ideas before the western committee
men who have been attending the
Hitchcock campaign school here this
week.
Senator Borah and Mr.. Hitchcock
were we'll acquainted prior to their
meeting here and the Taft manager
had the Idaho politician on his list
of possibilities for the advisory
board. But it was not until the sena-
tor had come to the front as pupil
in the Hitchcock school at the Ant
ler's hotel Monday that the big pro
lessor definitely stated that Borah
was his prize western graduate, and
unless there is a decided change in
the program he will be designated"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07

We notice in the issue Of July
31st of the Boise Statesman the fol-
lowing: &C. r. Hansbrough, Of
Blackfoot, frequently mentioned as
a possible successor to N. M. Ruick
as United States Attorney, has an
nounced his candidacy for attorney
general, and it is understood he will
60 vigorously after the plum.
We had not heard of this and call
ed upon Mr.. Hansbrough, and inter-
viewed him in the matter, and he
very positively stated that the state
ment was untrue, and he has not an
nounced his candidacy for this or
any other office, nor has he authoriz-
ed anyone else to use his name in
this connection, and that under no
circumstances will he be a candidate
for attorney general.
The Statesman having mentioned
the fact that M. Hansbrough was a
candidate for appointment to the Of
fice of United States attorney, we
will say that this is correct and that
he had every reason to believe he
would be appointed, having been as
sured of that fact by our two sena-
tors, but having failed to receive the
appointment, though for reasons UNI
known to himself, we think It very
good reason why he should not be a
candidate for any other Office this
year, even though he had such de-
sire, which we understand he has
not. AS we understand Mr.. Hans
brough, he is a high minded, clean
Republican, and one who does not
believe in the blanket system In poll
tics.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07
EDITORS BREAKING DOWN.

The frequent announcement of an
editor quitting business because his
health Is broken. Is reminder that
he needs vacations and recreation.
1t is worth remarking and mat
ter OF congratulation that SO many
editors find time to take a vacation
in the summer, A large number of
press associations which hold bust
ness meetings in the winter enjoy
the recreation of summer outing
when the members get together for
social intercourse and sightseeing or
sometimes only a short trip, with a
long rest at some favored spot,
For example we read In a recent is
sue of the st, Paul Pioneer Press
that 125 members of the Minnesota
Editorial association had left st.
Paul for twelve days trip extend
ing from the great lakes to the Pa
cific coast, covering parts of Mime
sofa and the Canadian provinces of
Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and
Alberta. The party had special
train, with all conveniences which go
to make up the luxury Of modern ira
vel. They will have covered 1859
miles when they return, visiting an
interesting country, new to most of
them, II not all. Less strenuous
have been the summer outings of
several New England press associa-
tions, whose members have found
solid comfort on the Massachusetts
coasts, where they have enjoyed fish,
ing, bathing, sailing, and have in
dulged their epicurean tastes in the
mysteries OF the New England clam
bake. American Press.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07
State Treasurer c. A. Hastings is

State Treasurer G. A. Hastings il
conducting widespread newspaper
campaign through the counties over
the state hoping to counteract the ef-
feet of his illegal handling of the
state funds, and possibly again to
secure his nomination. He is con-
sidered weak candidate for re-
nomination, generally, and this fact
will add to the number of men will
ing to serve the state in this capacity.
Ex-Governor William Mcconnell of
Moscow is candidate, and others
are mentioned as possibilities.
For the Legal Job.
The attorney generalship is much
coveted among the younger members
of the bar. In Ada county there are
two candidates, Assistant Attorney
General Edwin A. Snow and County
Attorney Charles f. Koelsch, neither
of whom were Endorsed by the county
convention and both of whom claim
majority of the delegates to the
state convention.
The north, it is understood, will
make a vigorous contention for this
nomination, charging it is a part of
their share, while the candidates
from the southern counties will point
out that by all means the nomination
should be from among attorneys ia
miliar with Carey act matters.
G.. F. Hansbrough of Blackfoot,
frequently mentioned as a possible
successor to N. M. Ruick as United
States attorney, has announced his
candidacy, and it is understood he
will go vigorously after the plum.
Attorney H. G. Redwine of Lewis
ton and s. d. Taylor of Bonner coun-
ty are candidates already announced
from the north. Mr.. Redwihe's hope
lies in that If State Treasurer Hast
ings Is not renOminated Nez Perez
county will then have some claim to
the convention for this position
Some opposition to the renomina-
ton of Chief Justice James F. ALL
SHE for the supreme court has de-
veloped Mr.. Ailshie has the enodrs-
ment of Nez Perez, Latah and Idaho
counties, and the position to which
he aspires was considered uncon-
tested.
1t is currently reported, however,
that O. E, McCutcheon of Idaho
Falls is a candidate and that he may
invade the convention with the solid
support Of the southeast
State Mine Inspector.
One of the positions on the ticket
of growing Importance and which has
become more attractive owing to an
increase in the salary by the last leg
islature from $500 to $4,000 a year,
is that OF state mine inspector.
The recent announcement by the
present incumbent, Robert N Bell,
that he would not ask a renomina-
ton, having served three terms,
brought forth a number of candi-
dates, and now there are still others.
They come from all sections of the
state. William Austin of Ada, s. P.
Burr of Lemhi and F. Cushing
Moore, H. w. Lancaster and D. L.
all of Shoshone, are candi-
dates. George Coryell of Custer is
being pushed to the front by his
friends, and j. H. Mcbride, who was
a candidate before the convention
two years ago and former member
of the state legislature, is also spoken
of in this connection.
For state superintendent of public
instruction it appears that Miss S.
Belle Chamberlain will have no OPP
position.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07

The above is picture Oh the ia
son Lee memorial window in the M
e. church at Blackfoot, unveiled two
weeks ago.
While the Office was trying to as.
certain whether Jason Lee was really
the first Protestant to preach west
of the Rockies, a letter of inquiry
was sent to Rev. DR.. Bond Of New
York city whose reply is reproduced
here.
8 Bank street, New York.
Aug. / 1908.
My Dear Mrs. Trego:
There Is great lack of inforna-
ton regarding the beginnings of
things in the far west. They were
buster making history than recording
it, With reference. to the first SER
vice held west of the Rockies, Ban
croft in Vol. xxx History ofADre-
gon on page 16 mentions theItwo
Lees Jason and his nephew as the
first missionaries ITO look after the
spiritual interests OF the natives of
this western Eden"
On page 62 he says Service was
held at Fort Hall on Sunday July
~, 1884, when Jason Lee preached.
He grows eloquent in describing it
saying: 1T was grand and solemn
sight, these rough and reckless chill
dren of the forest gathered from
widely remote quarters, with varied
tongues and customs here in the
heart of the mighty wilderness, the
eternal hills their temple walls, and
for roof the sky, standing. kneeling,
with heads uncovered. their souls
bowed in alteration before their Gre
ator and Governor"
Jason Lees journal under date of
Sunday, July 81, 1884, says:
Repaired to the grove about half
past three for public worship which
is the first we have had since we
started. BY request of Captain Nc
Kay, a respectable number of our
company and nearly all of his con-
sisting of Indians, half breeds,
Frenchmen and few of whom could
understand the services had gather
ed and all were extremely attentive.
! gave a short discourse from Cor.
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CANDIDATES. FOR STATE OFFICE.
statesman

Each day finds state politics get
ting little warmer There is no
question about the temperature Nof
the Democratic pot, and while among
the Republicans 1t Is not expected
that there will be any great factHonal
clash 1t Is already apparent there are
Ito be some lively contests before the
state nominating convention which
conyenes in this city September / /.
Seven contests are anticipated and
among them those for nominations
as state treasurer, state auditor, Sec
rotary of state, attorney general and
mine Inspector promise to be hard
fought. while Congressman Burton
l.. French and Chief Justice Ailshie
will each have opposition for renomi-
nation.
Senator Hepburn will undoubtedly
of reelection to the United States
senate, and while the present view OF
the political horizon looks favorable
to French for congress attention is
called to the fact that Colonel T.. r.
Hamer has never announced his with
drawal from the race, although his
candidacy is not SO frequently spoken
of as before his appointment to the
position of receiver of the United
States land Office at Blackfoot
Ex-Governor John T. Morrison of
Ada county is being mentioned as, a
possibility In local circles but has
not declared himself as a candidate,
although 1t Is known that number
of the delegates on the Ada delega-
tion would support him as against
the present incumbent. Joseph Fall
lon Of Occur d'Alene City, former
member of the legislature. and Major
Fred r. Reed Of American Falls, are
candidates.
No material opposition to ]. H.
Brady of Pocatello for governor has
developed, and while frequent ex-
pressions Of personal preference for
other men are heard from Republic
cans coming from all parts OF the
state. he will be the nominee of the
convention unless the unforeseen
should happen.
Mayor John NJ. Haines of Boise |
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NOT AT ALL GALLANT.

The evidence in the Robb case
shows that George Kite, Johnny Say
er and Nettie Sayer accompanied
Mary Robb to Blackfoot and left
her alone and went back. They
staid with her until they got her to
where her trials were to be met and
then hied away.
On the way down she had two suit
cases, and although there were four
in the party and two of them men,
she always had to carry both grips
in, getting on trains and off of them.
Between trains at Idaho Falls,
Nettie went out to keep an engage
ment with man and Johnny was
out somewhere with waitress. At
train time they were on hand to sac-
company her to her destination.
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has been mentioned as aspiring for
the position, but 1t is now understood
his name will lnot be presented
Ezra A. Burrell of Montpelier
seeks denomination as lieutenant
governor, and Barney O'Neil of Wal
lace Is said to be in a receptive mood,
believing it would put him in line
for the gubernatorial nomination
four years hence.
For Secretary of State.
The contest for secretary of state
seems to have narrowed down to but
two candidates unless during the 80
days to come 1t should broaden again.
1t is suggested that it presents the
possibility of dark horse who has
not been mentioned infrequently for
the position heretofore. Robert
Lansdon of Washington county, who
is now serving his first term, ex-
presses confidence, however, of a re-
nomination. His principal opponent
is said to be former Secretary Will
H. Gibson of Canyon county, who
was recently nominated as state SEN
ator by the Republicans of Ada coun-
ty. but who, owing to having declar-
ed a residence in Canyon county, was
disqualified to accept. Friends Of
Lansdon were enthusiastic over the
nomination of Mr.. Gibson as senator.
believing they had sidetracked the
only apparent opposition which was
likely to develop. M. |. Church Of
Ada county, register of the state land
board, was until recently considered
In this connection. He announces
unreservedly that he does not aspire.
Auditor and Treasurer.
For state auditor Robert s. Bra
gaw will be a candidate for renomina-
ton for third term. Mr.. Bragaw
is at present fixing UP his fences in
his home county, Bonner, where he
met with success In the county con-
vention. Mr.. Bragaw has from time
to time been, spoken of as a candi-
date for state treasurer. but 1t is now
he is directing his atten-
ton to succeeding himself. John A. |
Tucker. formerly auditor of Canyon
county. has announced himself and
It is understood the southeast will |
probably ask for this place on the
ticket.
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MONTPELIER WILL ENTERTAIN.

d g. III Is VI 4 . j Z .
When the business men of Mont
pelier saw the Press Supplement is
sued by club members the first of
July giving Rexburg a lot of free adj
vertising, they began to ask, viii
Montpelier get a similar airing after
the club meets here?' and the Mont
pelier members told them they prob
ably would If they entertained the
club and showed them the things
they wanted the press to notice.
The Commercial club Immediately
got busy on plans, and now the cir
cular letters are following one anoth-
er closely to stir up interest and get
all the details of the plans worked
out
Bear Lake county is going to get
more advertising about the last of
August this year than it has ever
received in one installment before
or perhaps at any time, and the price
paid for it will be simply the cost Of
showing a bunch Of press people a
good time.
In order to let our readers know
something of the purposes and means
of working out good ends, we make
a brief explanation.
The club members all exchange pa
pers with one another, that is, on
press day, each one sends his paper
to all the others. This Is an educa-
tional feature that is practiced to
great extent by all newspapers, but
the exchange idea is carried into
other things to enable them to give
better service and keep down ex-
penses. Besides educating one an
other in their meetings, the commun-
ity where they meet, shows them the
resources or particular attractions of
the locality, and the local paper is
appointed to prepare and publish a
report Of the meeting and descriptive
articles on the matters which the
community wants advertised. Each
member of the Press club Is expected
to buy enough copies of this report,
or supplment to supply all his read
ers. 1t Is something of treat to
them, a good means of advertising
to the community that entertains the
club, and the various newspapers pay
the expense, though by combining
the expense is kept down to frac-
ton Of what it would be if each one
printed his own supplment. In this
way the editors become personally
acquainted with large part of the
state they live In, and their readers
become acquainted with it by reading
matter that has been carefully pre-
pared and given to them free
The railroad company wants this
kind of work done, and spends
large sums annually to get just such
matter before the people, and now,
since the press club has shown its
in this matter, the Short |
Line furnishes free transportation to
each editor and his wife for such
trips This arrangemnt for an out
ing for the editors, business meet
ing, some favors for the people, the
railroad and all, is an example of the |
best club work being done in Idaho.
Oregon or Washington in the news
paper line.
Readers of papers whose owners
are members of the club have come |
to look forward to these press sup
plements as bit of spice thrown in
that breaks the monotony of the
newspaper matter and is much APP
preciated, especially in view of the
fact that 1t comes absolutely free to
the subscriber.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07

removal, or the dismissal of Ruick,
the senator's declaration should clear
the matter up. He alone, he says,
Is responsible for their having been
kicked out. Reading between the
lines, too, there is no trace Of regret
discovered. Everything is made per-
fectly clear excepting the implied
necessity for defending Mr.. Hepburn
and Mr.. French.
Or in other words 1t means Il am
secure in my position at this time.
What we want to know is why we're
agreements Violated in filling the va
cancies
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07
SIMILARITY WITH A STING.

The investigations and the hear
ings in the Robb case have brought
considerable business to Blackfoot,
but will anybody ask that licenses
be issued to bring about such cases
just for the revenue 1t affords?
That would be on a par with es-
tablished methods of handling the IL
qour business and we have not the
courage to break away from it Just
on account OF the revenue and the
business it Is supposed to create.
We could soon get used to this
other form of license and then we
would be afraid to break away.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07
Two Advertising Truths.

A soap millionaire and an actor
manager were talking business.
H." said the actor manager, have
discontinued the use of posters. My
appear in the news
papers exclusively. ! have learned
that those who don't read the papers
don't go to the theater."
You are wise" said the soap mil
lionaire, "and do as you do. Long
since ! discarded every form of adj
vertisement save that Of the press,
finding that they who didn't read a
daily paper had no use for soap
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07
Verdict Of Coroner's Jury.

I'm the matter of the inquisition
on the body of DR.. John A. Aulguire,
held at Pocatello on the 30th day of
July, 1908, we, the undersigned
jurors, sworn to inquire into the
cause of the death of DR.. John A.
Aulguire, do find that he came to his
death on July %, 1908, as a result
of an accidental explosion of vapor-
lied gasoline at his office and resi-
dence, 1873 North Garfield avenue.
on the morning Of July %, 1908"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07

We have raspberries for sale by
the crate. Shipments can be made
on short notice. Address Mrs. s. s.
Hammond. Rural route 4, Blackfoot.
Telephone 170-A.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07
GOOD IN GEORGIA.

The Georgia railroad commission
has ruled that newspapers In the state
change for advertisements. This de-
cision is of particular interest in
view of the recent ruling of the feder-
al court in Chicago In the Monon
railroad case that such contracts are
not legal,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-08-07

Many men we're spectators In the
probate court Tuesday. but the testi-
mony was tedious and on Wednes-
day only few were in court.