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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05
RIGHT OF OPINION.

1t generally hobs up along about
this time every campaign year that
politicians and petty heelers begin
to spin their pipe dreams of political
power and party principle on news
papers, and get sore If the newspap-
ers do not see fit.to take up the wran-
giles before the conventions are held.
Editors are waited on. by aspirants
and loyal partisans and patted on the
back and urged to take up some
scrap for that time-worn and hack
neyed expression "for the good of the
cause" Editors are about as familiar
with these things "for the good of the
cause" as any individual advocating
it. They've had the same deal play
ed on them good many times, and
it gets old. Every little while CO.
terie assemblies and appoints the edi-
tor official sack holder, and when all
is through he still has the sack-if
he is in luck If he happens to be
uncommonly foolish he may permit
one of the good brethren to borrow
the sack, and he isn't left with even
a hand-hold.
The editor deals with good many
people, and the newspaper man has
about as much invested as any con-
Germ in a community. Why he should
do anything else than exercise his
own judgment-the Judgment of
years of experiences hard to de-
termine. He should be permitted to
use the same discretion that any
business man would use. Do you see
the heads of mercantile institutions
doing ward-heeling stunt or yell
ing their heads off in behalf of any
candidate? Indeed you don't. They
usually persuade the fellows who
haven't anything else to do to cover
the field for them, and they take the
spoils, if there are any. IF not, they
do not get the blame.
1t is a process of evolution, and
every man sees it in his own good
time. There Is no more reason why
newspaper should ruin it's CONNER
cial prestige in talking political rot
than there is in any other business
institution doing it. In fact, there is
not as much reason The newspaper
talks to good many people-people
of all classes and of different politi-
cal and religious faith 1t gains the
confidence of its readers by not being
a subservieht tool of any faction.
When 1t ceases to do this it becomes
an organ, and must live within a re-
stricted environment.
Good partisans go out for any
cause, and many of them are sincere
and are entitled to credit for their
zeal, even though they may make err
rors in Judgment. Every man is en-
titled to his opinions, religious or po-
litical. and when he votes them, he
has fulfilled his duty as Citizen
Morning Post.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

To Kin Weeds. - Every farmer
knows that the root of plant can
not live II the top is kept cut to the
ground. While the top OF the plant
depends on the root for support, the
root also depends on the top for its
life and If the top is kept shaved close
to the ground the roots will decay. In
fighting any weed pest, constant shay.
ing will gnereally eradicate it quicker
than any other method.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05
THE CURSE OF AMERICA.

The curse of America is its lack of
discipline, says the San Francisco
Chronicle, In the family, the school
and the college youngsters grow up
to do as they please. There is a
mawkish sentiment which is evil
dence of degeneracy and which pre-
vents the old fashioned wholesome
enforcement of authority among chill
dren and youth 1t is not good for
society and not good for the indi-
viduals. In every family and in
every school it is desirable to have
some stringent regulations, If for no
other reason than having them COM
piled with. The best foundation for
character Is the habit of submission
to authority, and the time to acquire
that authority is in childhood and
youth. None can ever become so
competent to wisely direct as those
who have learned to obey. The
looseness and instability in American
character has its beginning in the
looseness and instability of family
discipline and in the insistence Of
silly and inefficient parents that the
same looseness of discipline shall be
carried into the schools, from which
it easily extends into the colleges.
The f1edgling in college will turn out
much more useful members Of socie-
ty if he is made to behave himself
or clear out.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

Miss Colby Trego has gone to
Boise to spend month with her
sister, Mrs. Worden.
Wendell Gagon is at home from
the University at Salt Lake, where
he has been in attendance in the in
terests of higher education.
Rev. Allen j. Hoar, pastor of the
Challis First Congregational church,
passed through Blacfoot Wednesday
en- route to Boise and Portland.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05
Girls Are Good.

Law court records and reforma-
tory institutions show that only a
very small percentage of girls, as
compared to boys, are lawless and
criminally inclined.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

The Platt-Wood divorce suit has
not been given much space in the
Freeman for the reason that there
were more savory and more import
ant matters to print than a detailed
account of the escapades of Senator
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

HORSE FOR SALE-One four yr.
old buckskin gelding, free from
blemishes, weighs about 1850
pounds is 13 1-2 hands high, broke
to drive; is wellbred, gentle and re-
liable, will sell for SIPS. Roy Gray
Darlington, Idaho. 47-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

Thin the onions.-Do not delay the
thinning of onions, carrots and other
crops that need it. Plenty OF room and
plant food will make larger and ten.
derer plants.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

RANCH FOR SALE-400 acres in
Antelope valley, all fenced, all wild
meadow. Open water all the year;
good S-room house, good barn, sheds
and corrals, good water right, fine
summer range on both sides of it.
Altitude $500 feet. An ideal stock
ranch. For further particulars,
write to or call on VIM. A. Gray,
Darlington, Idaho. 47-9
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Here are the names of satisfied
advertisers: Merrill & Sons; e. M.
kennedy; T. r. Jones; o. f. Smith;
w. ID. TregO; Geo. b. Wintle.. Try
your luck.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

Will Snrav Treas

P. B. Van Blaricon announces that
he is ready to spray fruit trees, and
SolicitS your patronage. 1914
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

RANCH FOR SALE 200 acres
fenced in five divisions. 60 acres
meadow, 80 acres pasture, 60 acres
grain land. Good water right, good
buildings, good well and large spring
one mile from station. Price $S5
an acre, half cash. Herbert Gray
Darlington, Idaho. 47-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

HORSE FOR SALE One sorrel
gelding, nine years old, weighs 1850
broke to drive single or double, is a
good traveller; is free from blemishe s
Urban Evans, Darlington, Idaho. 47-9
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

LOST-Ladies Parasol with pearl
and gold handle, round gold
knob on end. Perhaps taken by mis-
take at the I. o. o. F. hall May 20.
Return to Boyle Bros & Co. on
Bridge street. Up
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

HAY FOR SALE-A rick of forty
tons of alfalfa for sale three miles
west of Blackfoot. Byrd Trego.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

HAVE SOME FUN-A Merry-go-
round and an engine for sale
Enquire of F. G. Parkinson. 1872
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05
WANTED.
LOST

LOST-Mud Guard from automobile,
y between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls
Return to DR.. Patrie and receive 81
reward. 50-2
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-05

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Commenting on the election OF
william H. Taft as president OF the
United States, the Baltimore Sun
gives It's own, the Democratic party,
the following wholesome lesson, but
whether it will be learned well re-
mains to be seen, as some OF the
rabld sort are already declaring that
they will run Bryan again:
THE Democratic party is also to
be congratulated upon its deliverance
from the leader who has thrice led 1t
to defeat-from the thraldom of ex-
IRENE and unsafe political and eco
nomic doctrines. The Democratic
party has had another impressive
and, If the party has ordinary wisdom
and courage, a final object lesson In
the futility OF attempting to re-estab'
lIsh itself in public confidence under
the leadership Of Mr.. Bryan and the
policies with which he is associated.
II Mr.. Bryan's third defeat has the
result of bringing the Democratic
party back to the paths OF true Demo
cracy, under the leadership OF men
loyal to the principles OF the historic
Democracy, the election of Mr.. Taft
will accomplish two important and
valuable results: 1t Will assure the
nation a safe and efficient admins
ira ton; 1t will rehabilitate and give
new strength to a great political
Marty"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05
DTore Precincts Needed.

Attention is called to the urgent
need of a re-districting OF several OF
the election precincts OF the county
or the use of two sets of commission
ers.
A single instance is sufficient to
omnhasiZe this need. Alluslon is
made to the central school building
in Coal district in the very heart OF
the city, where the commissioners
counted all night and until nearly Ave
o'clock in the afternoon the next day.
hardship was exacted of the com
missioners there that is unwarranted
and does not speak we'll for the ctty's
uptodateness.
large precinct Is that it does not af-
ford ample opportunity to vote. To
the contrary there is much inconven-
fence and risk is incurred that all Will
not have an opportunity to vote.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05
Taft,s mection.

The result OF the national election
is one over which the entire country
Ia rejoicing and over which the Peo-
pie deserve congratulations. as the
verdict of the majority of the Amer
lean voters rebuked Bryanism In no
uncertain way. While the great hosts
OF Republicans voted for Mr.. Taft,
they were Joined by thousands OF
Democrats and independent voters,
who are opposed to radicaltsm such
as Bryan breaches and represets.. A
the result Mr.. Taft has decisive ma
jority in the electoral college and his
triumph is complete, and the strength
of his candidacy is thereby made I'M
pressive.
A Democratic authority. not car
ried away by party rancor OF deceived
by party demagogy. the Baltimore
Sun, says of Mr.. flats elections
''Mr. Taft Is honest, courageous
and candid. He attempted no con-
cealment of his position on any OF
the issues which entered into the cam
paIgn. At the same time he refused
to appeal to the preju d5ces OF the
special interests OF, any Classes among
the voters. He revealed himself to
the people as man OF positive con-
victions, who adheres fnhexibly to the
fundamental principles OF the laW'
man who is essen TALLY reasonable,
who believes in the equality OF al
men before the law, who typthes con-
structive craftsmanship progress and
the spirit of sane reform by orderly
methods. !" In the opinion of
thoughtful men Mr. Taft is the anti
thesis of impulsive and mercurial
statesmanship. He has convinced
the nation that he is man Of fixed
principles, definite purposes, essen
TALLY rational and deliberate; a man
who acts upon knowledge and upon
reason and has sufficient reason for
every action
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05
alasscock,s ELECTION.

The election OF Hon. William E.
Glasscock to the governorship OF
West Virginia answers the question
asked so often by Democratic news
papers in this state: ''Shall the peo-
pie rule?''
Mr.. Glasscock has shown himself
to be the man of the hour. Nomtna~
ted after one nominee had been
withdrawn and the other declining at
the time TO withdraw. unless he and
his friends be permitted to select the
nominee, tMr. Glasscock entered the
campaign under the most trying cir
cumstances and at the time it appear
ed to the Democrats of the state that
the Republican party In West Virgin
ia was hopelessly divided.
AS soon, however. as Mr.. Glass
cock took the stump he commanded
the attention and respect OF the Re
pu bltcan voters, as well as a good
many fairJmInded Democrats, and his
tour through the state was marked
by enthusiasm. AT the end of cam
pafgn entirely too short sentiment for
Mr.. Glasscock had not reached Its
zenith, and SO rapidly was 1t crystal-
izlng around the bearer OF the Repub-
lican standard that another week or
two would have doubtless resulted In
a far more crushing defeat for Ben
nett, his opponent.
Under the. circumstances and es-
pecially considering the party con-
ditions that first confronted Mr..
Glasscock, his triumph is most re-
markable and shows what strong
candidate he was.
Arrayed against him were the great
corporate interests, as we'll as others
which take occasion every four years
to tight the Republican party because
Of the reforms it brings about, yet the
people triumphed In the election OF
Mr.. Glasscock and the policies OF re-
form legislation by the Republican
party are upheld. Yes, the people
rule ana the Democratic question has
been answered in the affirmative.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Yet anotheg reason for having
sraa IIer precincts IL chat the eIectton
returns may be reported Nllen they
are really news Ieager reports
from remote districts are TO be exc
pected naturally, but 1t does not
speak we'll for the county. hen e
voting place In the very heart Of. the
county seat can mot report In returns
until tWenty-four hours after the
polls have closed.
More precincts will entail some
cost but they are public necessity
and Il & the duty Of the county court
to proyide them. doubtless the
court entertains the same idea and
win put Il into execution hefore an
other election.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

last resting place with loving hands
Aithough we mourn for the dear do
parted, we know his sunerings have
49, h~f's at rest. Flo Is sur
Vfved by a. wife and son who reside
h..., ana also ms mother in Ohio;
He bore his last long illness win
courage and never complained: was
always ready to greet one VII"
smile and kindly word
He was well liked by all and at
homo or at work was always the
same good friend helping those VINO
needed help and cheering the sick
Mr.. HIRhfield was So years OF age
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05
IN MEMORY
Of Isaac Highfeld, a Glass
worker, Who Died in the
City Recently.

Isaac HIghReId. highly respected
glassworker, died at his home near
the Ice plant October 20. 1908, hav-
Ing suffered with dropsy for tho past
two years, which disease caused his
death He was employed as blower
at the Peerless window glass factory
previous to his Illness.
Mr.. HIghfeId has resided here the
past four years. coming from Hart
ford City, Ind. Although his home
was in GAINESVILLE. O., to which place
his body was taken and laid in Its
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The defeat OF j. E. Bartlett for
sheriff means the turning down Of
one of the best men of the county,
and at a time when there was abso-
lutely no excuse for 1t. He was
worthy of the vote of every Republic
can In the county, and well his OPP
ponents know 1t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Election workers charged that Re
publIcans were refused transfers by
the county clerk from one voting pre-
cinct to another but that Democrats
got them freely. 1t Is also stated
that the clerk charged a fee OF TWEEN
ty-fve cents each in some instances
for transfers. Such Is the Demo
cratic way of doing things.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Democrats are complaining that
the Democratic newspaper did not
give Candidate Robinson for congress
a fair show. What's the use nowf
He can run some other year again
and maybe he will fare better with
the News
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05
BURY THEIR NEPHEW.

Thomas c. Tottcrdale and William
j. Toterdale and Mr. and Mrs. chas.
Tottcrdale have gono to bury their
nephew, Lewis Allen. at New Phila-
delphIa, o. Mrs. Totterdnle Will. stay
and VISIT her relatives q few weeks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Members of the order of the
Golden Seal lodge are urged by the
commander and vice-commander to
be present at the meeting to be held
Friday night as attention will be
given To inDortant business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Marcus L. Riblett is the man who
was inquired about by his enemies
They professed not to know him. but
II they want him all they need do is
to go down to Charleston next winter
and they will find him serving his sec
ond term as member of the House Of
Delegates.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Milvia, the nine-months-old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. John BundaIl, of
o'Neil died Wednesday morning early
of brain fever and was buried in the
Fittro cemetery late that afternoon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The News says Guy TetrIck will
prove to the people what 1t is to be
an honest county clerk. Is the In
ference that while on the job thus far
he has not been and now he proposes
to prove something? Why should
there be any necessity OF proving
honesty?
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

wade; Gemman viii he fine cir
cult clerk. If the News would he
lair TO him. It should at once apollo
gfze to him for the manner Of treat
ment It gave him,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The charge is made that Francis
made an ante-election promise to Guy
Merritt of Adamston that he would
make him a deputy II he helped him
carry Adamston. The Telegram
gives this for what it is worth.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

and has been glassworker for 30
years.
A loving one from us has gone,
A voice VIC loved IS still:
A place Is vacant in our home.
Which never can be filed.
A FRIEND.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Stuart Reed, thank you, Will be our
next secretary of state. He will be
glad to see you all at Charleston and
even his assailants in the newspaper
fraternity here will be treated cor
daily.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Maybe. Theodore Roosevelt does not
know winner. He picked both Tart
and Hughes and 1t Is strongly sus-
pected that he gave a gentle mint ii
reference to Sherman.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The News said the county demand
ed an upheaval. The Democratic
member of the county court got the
benefit OF the upheaval.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The next governor OF West Virginia
after Mr., Glasscock is more than
likely 70 hail from this coun ty.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Hubbard carried Harrison county
by a larger plurality than he did two
years ago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Democrats are not content to let
an election go by without fight or
two. This year 1t was necessary for
a Democratic clerk to engage in one
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The business men, the farmers and
goodly portion Of organized labor
elected Mr.. Taft president. as he him
self says in public statement, and
we are all glad 1t is 50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

What do you think of Tammany
Hall going for Taft? And to think
organizes here were counting on
Tammany.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

When are Charles W. Moore. Scott
Highland and John Denham going to
Pittsburg?
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Harrison county might have Jared
a good deal worse under the circum-
stances All know the latter and
they need not be mentioned here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Let some OF you Democrats ask
what became of the dollar you con
tributed to Bill Bryan's campaign
fund. Rather unprohtably given,
was it not?
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The "unterrihed" were much ter
ror stricken, when the returns came
in that Taft had carried the country.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Jefferson Basel is not the only
Democratic official who is turned out
of the court house.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

They tried to swear VIII Morris
out OF the job, and 1t is likely they
will now try to steal him out OF 1t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

In the matter OF rotation. Judge
Alton G. Parker is due to run next
time on the Democratic ticket for
president.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The Bryan club Is making no par
ticular demonstration over the cleo
ton results. 1t ought at least to go
into mourning the customary period
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

There was entirely too much Tol
Taggart faint about Kern for him to
carry his home state.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Trot the Democratic mule and Billy
Bryan out next time. There is moth
ing easier.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Charley HAIRS cteaza waste did
not result in his defeat.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

West Virginia Republicans can
nominate a half dozen candidates for
governor all the same year and then
win.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

sunny Jim Sherman's Mexican land
grab. so-called. did him no harm as
the election returns show. How
about Kern and Tom Taggart?
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Harrison county Is proud OF the
state ticket elected Tuesday, and es-
pecIally so as Harrison county is rep
resented on the ticket.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The next thing to engage the at
tention OF the voters Of the city will
be the bond issue for water works i'm
provements.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

west Virginia honored Harrison
county by the election OF favorite
son.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Judge Charles W. Moore, 1t may
as we'll be, since the News failed to
elect Bennett on that issue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The Bryan peril will never agar
infIct the county--aven in cam
paign.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The wonderful and much advertis-
ed Bryan victory did not happen.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

The Hoosiers d!d nc. let Tom Tag
CART take the Jack pot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05
GARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our apprecta-
tIon and thank those who so kindly
extended their help and support dur
Ing the illpess and death 81 oar boz
loved husband and father. who died
October 20. 1908.
MRS. ISAAC HIGHFIELD and son.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Wade Coffman win be circuit clerk
though he did not ride in the big pa
rade.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-05

Good mornin. BIZ Crafs9.