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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

. sible. and do the best We can With
what we have to do with. Il Goes not
seem to Inc feasible nor possible with
in our means to purchase Al this
time what We would all like 10 have
and what we really should LATE, seve-
raj nice large tracts of land ni4ely
situated for city parks. Such sites
are held at such high igure that
they are practically prohibi,iye.
Nov, am rot strong on making
promises, but during the last city
campaign, when | was Somewhat the
central figure before the firing line,
made only two or three promises, and
one OF them was that, ii elected,
would be instrumental within one
year in acquiring something, even
though small, in the way of a park
site for Boise, or that, failing to do
so, | would resign the last half of
my term.
THE city council, with myself, and
particularly Mr.. Carlson, who is the
committeeman of the council on
parks, skirmished about great deal,
and we came to the conclusion much
as have indicated in relation to the
purchase of ample and nice large
tracts suitable for the purpose.
In our dilemma one of our noble,
esteemed and kind-hearted pioneer
citizens, Mr.. Thomas Davis, came to
the rescue and generously donated 43
acres of river front, extending from
the eighth street bridge, to the
broadway bridge, which we will call
Julia Davis Park, in honor of the
estimable lady of that name whom
you all knew and loved so well, and
very recently went away from US.
This generous donation from Mr..
Davis came in time to save me from
the necessity of resigning in accord
ance to my promise.
"The interest that the Columbian
club and your committee have mani
tested in civic matters is most graft
tying and helpful to the entire city
administration, and we would be de-
lighted to have your committee con-
fer or advise with Mr.. Carlson, our
committeeman, and with our city en-
gineer in designing this Julia Davis
Park. 1t is very close in, within
distance for all, and in such
matters as the arrangement for child
ren's play ground and identifying
and designing the entire tract, your
counsel will be appreciated and most
valuable to us and the public.
But this is only the beginning of
park matters, If the plans that have
been thought over by the park en-
husiasts of the city, of which numb
n | am proud to be considered one.
ire carried out"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24
EMMA REESOR
Burbank's Opuntias.

One of Luther Burbank's new agri.
'ultural-horticultural catalogues has
been shown us. 1t is devoted chiefly
20 the cacti. 1t is different from most
seed catalogue especially in the mat.
ter OF price. The scientific name for
cactus is 'opuntias; it grows from
cuttings, and the author tells how and
where to plant them. This includes
rich level land, the steepest and poor
,st rocky hillsides, old river beds or
o * piles. but good land is best, and
ore or two irriga ions during the
summer help. The only thing that
disaourages the plants is a too wet
soil. The rows should be eight feet
apart and the plants from three to
TOUR feet apart Some of the viz
tues of the plant are set forth as fol-
lows:
they are good for hedges or fences.
Inc leaves are good for all kinds of
stock, including poultry. The fat
young joints make fine pickles and a
kind of egg plant when fried. They
are fine when boiled and eaten as
greens. The Juice when mixed with
white-wash makes the work perma-
nent. The leaves make fine poultice
and can be used in lieu of hot water
bags. The fresh fruit from the i'm
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24
A Word About the Use of Our
"EchOes."

We are not accustomed to the
luxury of having an official organ
for our district work and we are a
little awkward in learning to use it
Perhaps a word or two to our press
committee members who receive the
paper might not be amiss. Suppose
you read the Echoes" carefully
when the paper comes to hand, mark
ing the items and articles which
seem to you to be of special interest
to your club-then take the paper to
the next club meeting, read the short
er selections and tell in your own
language (if there is not time to read
them) the longer ones-pass the
paper around informally, but take
1t home again and keep it for re-
terence. Make notes at meeting of
such matters as you wish to report
10 Mrs. TregO, editor of Echoes,
and try to get it to her on Tuesday
of each week, as the paper goes to
press on Thursday and she must
have some time for editing. | would
further to chairmen of dis
trict committees that they write up
tn cir work for the Echoes" and
use it in the conduct Of their work
This newspaper spa 20, with the
heart and brain of live, energetic.
philosophical club women back OF
1t Is of unlimited use to us as a Fed
Grafton of Clubs, but 1t is only OF
value as we learn to make full use
Of it. Therefore, the success of this
lew venture depends very largely up
IN the efficiency of our press COM
Mite, from its devoted chairman
Town to the very last member ANY
Weak member is a weak link in the
hahn, but We will have much pat
ence, believing each one will do her
est.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

!, The Portia Club of Payette was
organized in 1898. It's object. like
many other women's clubs in their
primary state, was for self culture
and social enjoyment. This was com
mendable and first step toward
wider aims and accomplishments,
have in the past been instrumental in
getting prizes offered in the school
as an incentive to good work. They
have placed beautiful picture in
each room of the school in Payette,
Their cemetery committee has done
some needed work along that line
Ihey now have under consideration
some plans for work to be done this
year in identifying and improving
our town, among which are the e.-
adjustment of public drinking foun-
talns for the city, providing recepta-
Giles in convenient places to hold lit
ter that is now too often thrown on
the street, taking steps toward secur-
Ing city park, etc. In all of which
we hope to have the support and CO.
operation of the authorities and all
progressive citizens.
The club work also includes social
and literary features which are en-
joyed by all the members.
We desire to correct the impress
sion that some have received, that
Portia is card club and that if.
membership is limited in the bylaws
to thirty members.
IT Is not card club. It's member
ship is not limited. Any woman is
eligible to membership who is inter-
ested in the work and aims of the
club, who is willing to lend her aid
and influence, mentally and morally
In the accomplishments Of it's mr.
poses.
The Portia Club Joined the sec-
ond District Federation in 1904. This
organization has legislative COM
mlttee who will consider ideas of re-
form, or propositions sent in bv anv
OF the clubs in its Jurisdiction end
frame bills to be presented IN o,r
Most OF us, perhaps, think foo,
and do only in our own immediate
personal interests. Some of rs 600
hat these personal interests, tbou.b
We feel them separately, are real1y
% De advanced by common a,tjon
It is only by wise and just laws civ
ordinances as to building, as I'd saw
lge, as to the character of the min,
he water, the food, sold in that citv
nat the home and its interests are
'est safeguarded.
The woman of today finds that she
co. is q member of society and has
responsibilities. That she can hos+
uinll her duty to her children nv
elping to make a clean. healthfu,
eautiful, safe city for them to 1.-Two
n.-Independent.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

The first meeting of the Four Lea
Glover Club after the Christmas vaca
ton was held at the home of Mrs
G. M. Gilky. The members respond
ed to roll call with quotations from
Emerson.
Several committees were appoint.
ed. Mrs. H. B. Snodgrass on the
Outlook" committee; Mrs. j. r.
Clark on cart and Craft" Miss Ellis
Hagar on the Press committee; Mrs
Nettie Rose on the Historical COM
mittee; and Mrs. Annie Bridges, Civil
Service Reform committee.
The program being next in order,
was exceedingly interesting. Paper,
Influence of the College Bred Wo-
man" by Mrs. Fl. D. Carpenter.
Music, by Mrs. H. B. Snodgrass.
Paper women of Japan" by Miss
Ellis Hagar.
Parliamentary Drill Mrs. G. M.
Gilky.
Current events.
Music, Mrs. H. B. Snodgrass.
After refreshments the club ad-
journed to meet, with Mrs. Annie
Bridges.
The Four Leaf Glover Club is Gus
todian of the travelling state library.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

Mrs. Groo of Montpelier in a per-
sonal letter says, 1--WE have enjoyed
reading the columns of Echoes so
much, as they keep us in touch with
other clubs, and are creating an in
interest in club work that was not
felt before" Thank you Mrs. Groo,
one of the reasons for establishing
this organ was to stimulate an in
terest In the several lines of woman's
work undertaken by federated and
other clubs.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

Economic Day with Current Events
at the home Of the leader Mrs.
Hoover, proved to be one of the most
interesting and instructive of the
year. The subject was Pure Food
and Food Poisons,' especially pto-
main. There Is much of deep in
terest being now brought to the pub
lie mind. by the general discussion
through the press and otherwise,
which is an outcome of the enforce
ment OF Pure Food laws. Mrs.
Hoover had given the subject much
careful study She was ably assist
ed by Mrs. Davis. The department
is grateful to Mrs. Hoover for the
carefully prepared lesson.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

The Portia club Of Payette and the
clubs of Mountainhome are soon to
have meeting devoted to the con-
sideration of civil service" in ac-
cordance with the suggestion made at
the district meeting at Weiser.-
Statesman.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24
ECHOES OF WOMENS CLUBS.
oca Organ First District Edited by Mrs By
Trego OfBlackfoo.

Noe correspondence solicited giving suggestions criticisms
making Inquiries about anything work We wish
Quent reports from club
Chair to freely use these Columns
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

"A subject for paper and dis
cussion at one of the recent teach
ers' meets in New Paltz, N. Y, was
Training of Parents" Do the par
ents of Idaho need training in con-
nection with matters of school i'm
port?
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

DR.. Minnie Howard has been ap
pointed on the district press commit
tee to represent the Study League OF
Pocatello. She says, THE study
League, as you know, goes like Ten
nyson's brook, on and on forever,
with no excitement or change of
printed plan, and so | will have little
to write you" Then she hints that
maybe the Civic club will compliment
tie official organ with one of their
elegant new cook books, "all re-
ceipts true and tried" Now, the
"organ" is all ready to say thank
you for the cook book and promises
to tell the clubs all about 1t as soon
as it reaches us. We always liked
'Tennyson's brook because it "goes
on and on forever" and we shall be
G 'ad to have the Study League for the
same reason.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

The musical department of the
Columbian will take up the study Of
French opera and French composers
With vocal and instrumental illus
rations Jan. 25th, while the German
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

The Kymry Club of Montpelier has
been unusually busy this year.
Among other things they have been
paying for art Views" one regular
subscription to the "Etude," and do
ing some excellent literary work in
the mean time. Older club towns
had better ''look to their laurels"
for Montpelier is rapidly forging to
the very front ranks in both civic and
study work.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

The Syringa Club of Twin Falls
met with Mrs. Aiken Jan. IA. They
were entertained with, and profited
by, paper on notable figures in RE
construction PERIOD" with bioyraphi-
cal sketches from the lives of Pres
Johnson, Cyrus Field, Bob. Evens,
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Harriet
Beecher Stow and Thoreau.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

A recent letter from Mrs. James
H. Tourney, Moscow, our 1st vi e
president for the State Federation
says: 81 will be glad to send you
some hing for your columns later
on. She also says she hopes for a
further acquaintance with the first
district. We shall be delighted to
have a message from Mrs. Tourney,
and hope Echoes" will be the means
of making us feel very much at home
with the entire district. One o. tha
most direct reasons why this page
was made the official organ, was for
the purpose of introducing the club
women of our district and state, thus
extending acquaintances and estab-
fishing lasting federation.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

Mrs. Joseph Bayley, Kymry Club,
says, "Our club thinks Echoes up
to date, we enjoy it very much"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

A subject for consideration by the
Whittier Mothers Circle of Boise is:
AS Parents and Teachers How May
We Best Develop Self-Control and
Truthfulness.'
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

class will meet Jan, 22, p. M, with
Mrs. Knights, and Art and Travel
will hold session at Carnegie hall
Jan. %, a. m. The Shakespeare sec
ton met last Saturday, Jan. 18th.
Rupert! Rupert. Where art thou?
Mrs. N. L. Hockey who is working
in the interest of Historical matters
writes: The Fort Hall article was
especially entertaining. | have read
it and re-read it, and am now more
eager than ever to personally visit
the reservation
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-24

youth was partially justified In seek
ing the society OF women of Dues
tionable ha.a..er when the doors of
the good seemed closed against him.
But is tiere no remedy? Does
there happen to be young stranger
in your town; If there is, what have
you done to help him along the
right way?
A pleasant smile and a glad hand
at church or when you meet him on
the street is not enough.
What more are you going to do?
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-09-13

national organization have shown 50
great an interest in the conservation
of resources the movement has spread
all over the United States. Now state
conversation commissions are reported
to the National Conservation commits
sion at the rate of three or four n
week and large national organizations
are rapidly coming forward with con
sCrvation committees Of their own
The conservation movement may be
said now to be firmly established All
the government bureaus are rapidly
pushing work on the inventory Of re-
sources in order that preliminary
report may be- made to the National
Conservation commission at its meet
ing in Washington. Tuesday, Deccm-
bcr I. one week later, Tuesday. De
ccmber 4, the governors Of the states
and territories. or their representa-
tives. will meet IN Washington with
the commission, Already. although
the invitation has not yet been is
sued. the governors of some twelve or
fifteen states and territories have an
nounced their intention to be pres
cnt at the meeting. Among these are
Governor Frcar. Of Hawaii, and Gov
ernor Hoggatt Of Alaska
That the conservation movement Is
absolutely non-partisan Is shown In
tho vigorous declarations i'm the plat
forms OF both leading political parties
In favor Of conservation Of natural re-
sources Mr. Bryan who spoke at the
governors conference, has declared
himself strongly in favor Of conser-
walton and Mr.. TAFT in his speech of
acceptance. went on record as an ad-
vocatc Of the movement II Is a ques-
tiOn ON which the American Fedora
tlOn Of Labor and the National AssO-
clation Of Manufacturers agrees. JUS
ticcs Of the supreme court of the Uni
ted states have written President
Roosevelt expressing unqualified APP
prOtal OF the movement To save the
nations natural wealth. and Cardinal
Gibbons, Just before leaving to be
present at the pOpc's jubilee In Rome,
gave out a strong statement as to the
duty involved In making provision for
future generations by taking care Of
the resources of the country.
The work OF compiling the great
mass Of material resulting from The
Inquiries sent out by the different gov
ernment bureaus viii Undoubtedly be
one Of great responsibility and one re-
auirlng expert knowledge and peculiar
ability. For this task President
Roosevelt has selected Mr.. Henry
Ganuctt Of Washington, y. G., assIs-
tant director OF the Cuban census. Mr..
Gannett. who II one OF the best known
men in the government work at Wash.
lngton. Is Just now finishing the COM
pilatlon Of the census Of Cuba. At the
conclusion Of that. by direction Of the
president. he Will devote all Of his
time to the compilation Of the ma
terlal which, when completed, VIII
make up the FIRST inventory Of natural
resources ever attempted In the Uni
ted States
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-09-13
MOVING PICTURES TO BE
CAMPAIGN FEATURE

Chicago, Sept 12.-Another fca-
ture besides ahe talking machlne with
records Of the speeches of candidates.
has been added to the novelties OF the
presidential campaign by the demo-
cratic national committee which today
announced that moving pictures Of
William j. Bryan. In Chicago on La
Dor day would be thrown upon can
vases at political meetings all over
the counary.
When the pictures show Bryan's
speaking attitudes the candidates
voice will be heard from the phone
graphic records Of the labor address
NatlOnar Chairman Mack and heads
OF the committee bureaus today wit
messed reproduction Of the Bryan la
Dor day scenes by the moving pictdrc
machine. The picaures show Mr..
Bryan's arrival at the station and his
reception by the crowd at the hotel.
Later the candidate Ia disclosed re-
viewing the big labor day parade aud
acknowledging the cheers Of the
marchers after which Mr.. Bryan Il
shown making speech to the labor
Ing men assembled around the re-
viewing point Of the parade.
National Committeeman johnson of
Texas left for New York today tn
confer with Senator CuIberson, head
of the advisory committee.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-09-13
SPLENDID WORK BY
REV. Mr.. GRAY FOR
THE CONGRESS
MANY DIPLOMATS WILL
ACCEPT INVITATION
Envoy Extraordinary of Inter
nation Exposition Tells All
Nations of Importance of
Event,

+. l.. Vandcgrift, chairman of the
committee on publicity Of the board of
control OF the National Irrigation con.
grcss has prepared and distributed for
publication in the newspapers of the
west and middle west a story of tho
preparations for the congress and in
dustrial exposition, which will open
exposition grounds has not been COM
plcted yet, but the end is in sight. and
the general aspect of what the expos-
tion viii be. plainly, Is outlined by the
construction now done
In his story Mr. Vandegrft gives an
interesting account of tho work of DR.
+. Mcqueen Gray, OF Carlsbad. chair
man OF the committee of foreign rep
resentatlon. DR. Gray's was not an
easy task. and Mr. vandegrft tells Of
the trials and difficulties of getting
the Irrigation congress and It's pur-
pose properly presented to the several
foreign embassies and legations at
Washington. However. Or. Gray came
through all right. and number OF
ambassadors and ministers will grace
tho congress with their presence Mr.
Vandegrift says:
The invitations to the diplomatic
corps have been extended through the
Rev DR.. r. Mcqueen Gray. of Carls-
bad y. NJ. the board Of controls
committee OF foreign representation.
DR. Gray undertook his duty early I'm
The year. and has performed II assid-
uously since. Besides addressing notes
to the diplomats. he has been IN
Washington and had personal inter-
views with them.
Ia the performance OF his duutlcs.
which was a mission Of the most deli
cate nature, Dr. Gray was embar-
rassed by rule OF the code of diplo-
macy that Invitations to foreign am
bassadOrs or ministers. II addressed to
them In their official capacity. come
from the department OF state. There
are 80 many congresses or assocla-
tlons OF agriculture. trade. science. H..
erature. religion and the like IN the
United states that the line must be
drawn against the official recognition
OF all by our government. or the dip
lomatlc corps would be swamped with
Invitations
IN this instance. Dr Gfay wns
baked by the discovery that. In tho
mind Of the foreign diplomat irriga.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-09-13
RANCHMEN'S QUARREL
RESULTS IN KILLING

Ontario Wash, Sept 12-Word
reached here yesterday that Dave
Weismer. on old-time citizen of Mil
heur. had shot and killed j. b. Dull at
Juntura this county According to
Weisncr's story. Dull came to his
ranch and claimed a neck yoke which
Welsner claimed did not belong to
him. Dull paid no heed to welsner
but picked up the neck yoke. mounted
his horse and started to ride away. At
this juncture Weisner went into the
house. secured his rife and taking de-
liberate aim. shot Dull through the
back. killing him instantly Weisner
then caught Dull's horse and told one
of his hired men 10 go and get Dull's
brother and remove the corpse from
the ranch. Weisner came to Vale and
surrendered to the sheriff
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-09-13
MAKING INVENTORY
Of RESOURCES
BIG JOB
Uncle Sam, However, Is Max
ing Good Headway With
Working Thousands of In
QuirieS Go Out,

AcbetAt NoffesDoAuenes morning SGafnall
Washington. d. C., Sept 9.--The
first returns To- the Naaona. -.Jascrva-
tion commission SHOW that Uncle Sam
II making fine hcadway with his in
ventory Of natural resources II IL
perhaps a bigger job than he at first
suspected but indications are that ho
~ going 10 get through It In good time.
Very likely II has cut short the va
cation plans Of some Of his best help
ers. but there has been no complaint.
Hi corps of investigators. statistlcans.
experts and scientists have buckled
down closely to the work all summer.
Inquiries have been going out fron
this and that government Office by
the thousand. They have gone to spe-
clal agents In the field. to the govern
ment stations here and there. to bu-
reaus of statistics all over the coun-
try. 10 county clerks. to township as
SCISSORS. 10 manufacturers. To lumber
dealers. 10 railroad and steamboat
companies. and to farmers. The
chiefs OF the government bureaus have
been wanting TO know about lands
farm lands. timber lands. mineral
lands about crops and crop prOduc-
ton: abOnt swamp and overflow
lands: about irrigation. about naviga-
tiOn--hOw far the use Of our inland
waterways has decreased and the rea.
son for the decrease: the cost OF watef
trafflc as compared with railroad
rates the use OF water power and its
possibilities: about all phases Of the
forests and OF timber and lumber.
about how much Of minerals we have
len and tho probable duration Of the
mineral supply, and about livestock
and game and FISH
This II only the most hurried kind
Or general sum-up Of the Schedule Of
Iflqulflcs" Of the National COnserya.
tiOn commission. Just what 1t reallS
Il can be seen only BY studying a copy
u this most unusual document the
schedule" on which Uncle Sam II
basing the first inventory ne ever at
iempted 20 make Of his natural wealth
II can BE- obtained BY writing a lettei
fo Thomas r. Shipp. secretary of the
N3flonsl Conservation commission
Forest gervicc. Washington, d. G. The
Concentration commission also gets ou
sBulletlns Of Progress" which SHOW
fust how rapidly the conservation
movement. started al the white Hous'
conference Of governors, II going for
anrl. These also Tnav BE- 0hiaine.
nom The eecfeinry.
Since the governors and the groa