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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-09-03
THE SEIGE OF JERICHO"

Of s'The Siege of Jericho" which
will be presented at Riverside park
during the InterMountain fair, the
Milwaukee Sentinel says:
with it's walls shining with a blue
luster from three mamoth spot lights
and several steel clad guards march
ing to and fro in the still night before
it's gates, the first representation of
The Siege of Jericho was given at
the circus grounds. Thirty-fifth and
Clybourn streets, Saturday night.
Ideal weather brought out large
crowd and when the last rocket rent
the air and lighted the sky with its
balls of fire, was ended one of the
most beautiful spectacles of its kind
ever produced in Milwaukee.
The scene opened before the city of
Jericho, the walls of which extended
the full length of the amphitheater. 1t
was night and the guards marched up
and down silently, oblivious of the
spies who had entered the city by the
aid of Rahab. Then came Joshua, at
the head of his army, $50 strong.
armed, in their picturesque costumes
and bearing the altar from which
Joshua invoked the wrath of God up
on the Jerichoans. Seven times thev
marched around the city and when
they appeared the last time Joshua's
prayer was answered.
Loud sounding crashes rang
through the air, Kissing bombs ald
rockets shot into the sky from be-
hind the stone turrets and flames
leaped into the air from all parts of
the city, lighting the whole brighter
than day. Finally the walls crumbled
and fell and the city was taken.
"a shower Of sparks spread across
the sky and revealed the portrait of
Mayor D. s. Rose. A shout went up
and cheers rent the air. At last
frame of lights spelled good night
and the crowd left the grounds"
Capital News.
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PREMIUM LIST
first day of meeting and per cent of purse addi-
tional from money winners
(Continued)

first day of meeting and per cent of purse addi-
tiona from money winners.
All harness races, mile heats, best three in fve
Purses to be divided into four moneys, so, 25, Is
and 10 per cent unless otherwise specified Seven
or more to enter and five to start, but the man
of entries and deduct proportionate amount OF
the purse. sk
horse distancing the field shall receive first
money only.
Hobbies not barred. Records made after August
goth, 1909, No bar
The management reserves the right to start any
heat after the fourth score, regardless Of the posi-
tion of the horses
Riders and drivers must wear caps and coats that
claimed with entries; colors will be registered In
the order that they are received, and II not named
conflict they will be required to wear the colors
selected by the secretary
Nominators In any race that should fail to fill,
may on September 18th, 1909, transfer their entry
in such races to any other race Of the classes that
have filed In which their horses are eligible.
The management reserves the right to change the
date of any race, sandwich the heats of any two
races, to declare off or postpone any all races
on account OF bad weather or other sufficient cause
Conditions Governing Running Races
Entrance to all running races free, but not less
than four must start. All running races to be over
night events. Money divided TO- 20 and 10 per
cent Of the purse. Owners will be required to furn-
ish colors that are clean and respectable.
This association reserves the right to change the
order of the program to declare off in case
of rain or to declare off any that does not fill
satisfactorily
For further information and entry blanks address:
w. H. STUFFLEBEAM Secretary.
Blackfoot, Idaho.
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PRIZES OFFERED in THE
BIBLE QUESTION CONTEST

nishing concrete examples of the pow
er of the Gospel?
Verse 22-WouM 1t help us tc
know in detail, the things that are
to happen to us in the future?
What is the meaning of go bound
in the spirit to jerusalem"
Must such inward convictions, as
Paul had, always be needed?
If we disobey these thoughts of the
soul, what will he the effect upon
our spiritual life?
Verse 23-Is it usual, or common,
for God to give to spiritual men a
glimpse into the outlines of the fut-
ure?
Verse 24-Has each Christian as
distinct a mission as Paul had?
Which would we rather sacrifice,
our life, or the accomplishment of
our mission?
Should our last farewells, to our
beloved friends, be sad or glad?
Verses 26-27--Is it improper boast
ing for faithful man to say that he
has done his whole duty?
Should every minister be able to
say as Paul said in verse 27?
Verse 2S-What is the proper
feed for the church of God?
Il Verses 29-31-In view of the fla t
that wolves" are always on Or
track, what should be our attitud !?
What are our present dangers from
within the church?
Verse 32-What is the only sure
and certain protection for the Christ
ian?
Verses 1896 - May any man
"covet" riches, and be well pleasing
to God?
What is, at once, the supreme duty
and the greatest luxury of the Chris
tian life?
Verses 36-3S-What lessons may
we learn from this touching parting
scene?
Lesson for Sunday Sept 18th 1909.
Close to Paul's Third Missionary
Journey-Acts 21.1-17.
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A THOROUGH SCHOOL

The State Normal School at Albion
is gaining an enviable reputation on
account of the splendid scholarship
of its students. Last fall one of the
graduates from its four years course
went to the University of Michigan
and was given sophomore standing in
that great university. Another was
given advanced freshman standing in
the University of Chicago. One
young man who had just finished his
third year at Albion was given fresh
man standing at the University OF
California. Another young man in
the same class got like standing in
the Iowa State College. In each case
the students received standing at least
year In advance OF what he would
have received If he had attended a
high school or other preparatory
school for like period. This certain
ly speaks well for the scholastic
standard maintained'by the Albion in
stitution.
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Gold and Silver Medals,
Books and Bibles for the Win
ners.

IL Months Schooling Free.

y
Each week for year we will pub
lish list of questions on the Bible
and contestants must write an answer
to one question week throughout
the year. At the end of the year we
forward the answers to the Interna
tional Newspaper Bible Study Club at
Philadelphia, whose judges will ex-
anime the answers and award the
prizes.
No attention will be paid to SUI
perior penmanship or superior ar
rangement or the language used, but
simply to the thought expressed in
the answer. Anybody who can make
his meaning clear has an equal
chance with the best scholars. No
body barred from the contest but or
dained ministers.
These questions are in line with
the International Sunday school work
Tor the current year, and will be a
great help to teachers and pupils en-
gagged in the study and the work of
the regular lessons. This paper has
purchased the exclusive right to pub
lish the questions in this territory for
1909.
Write out your answers each week
and send to us weekly or mail them
all to us at the close of the year as
You prefer, and you will be in the
contest with chance for a gold
medal, silver medal, a $3.50 Bible
or $3.50 book entitled "The Heart
of Christianity"
Each prize will be suitably en-
graved, giving the name Of the win
ner, and for what it is awarded.
Each question must be answered
separately and the paper written
only on one side. No answer must
have more than two hundred words,
but may be less. Each answer must
have the name and address of the
writer signed at the bottom.
Begin this week, be your own
teacher, master this weeks lesson
and be ready for a new lesson next
week. You will find it interesting,
and it does not cost you a cent ex-
cept for the stamp to send the ans
wers to us at the close.
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s-.m n. idaho R.ous..ean ., October Is. 1908

From January LIST, 1907, to Octo-
Der LIST, 1908, the total number OF
men placed behind the bars In Bling
ham county Jail was 408, of this
number 334 were either under the
influence of liquor when taken into
custody or, their crimes were COM
mitted as direct result of its use,
Fifty of these were brought from
Idaho Falls at ali average cost Of
ten dollars apiece for transportation;
% were convicted and taken to the
penitentiary where they are serving
terms ranging from one to fourteen
years.
1t cost the county $2,434 to board
the men who were arrested in conse-
quence of drink, or crimes commit
ted under it's influence. The total
amount of fines paid by them was
$452, but the cost of conducting the
trials of those who were taken into
court makes an additional expense
of $1057 and over 500 day for
the time occupied in trials in the dis
trict court.
During the year 1907 the saloons
in Blackfoot paid $S025 into the
school fund of the town; $500 into
the school fund of the state and
1925 into the road fund.
The total amount of taxes collec.
ted in the part of the county where
the trade is tributary to Blackfoot
was about 100000. The amount Of
spent in the saloons of Black
foot for the year was about $4,000
and of this sum $3.50 was paid for
licenses, about $4,000 was paid for
Labor, rent, fuel, lights, and other ope.
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September 9Th, 1909.
Paul's Third Missionary Journey,

] September 18th, 1909.
Paurs Third Missionary Journey
Farewells. Acts. 20:2-3S.
Golden Text can do all things
through Christ which strengthened
me. Phil. Alb.
| Verse p What effect does Paul's
method of 'exhortation" of the breth-
rem have, when practiced in these
days?
Verse 3-Do enemies in these days
either in the flesh or spirit, constant
ly lie in wait for the Christian?
! Have our God formed plans, for
the future, sometimes got to be
changed to meet the tactics of the
enemy?
| Verses Aft would look as if
these leading evangelists of the new
religion would be needed elsewhere
, than with Paul; say therefore, what
advantage it was to them, or Paul,
or the cause, that they were with
him?
What help is it to listen for some
days to man like Paul?
Where were Philippi and Troas sit
uated?
Verses 7-12--Does verse. seven in
dictate that it was the practice of
the early Christians to break bread"
together on the first day of each
week?
What can You say against or in
favor Of the unmistakable demand
which exists for short sermons, in
View of this incident? This question
must be answered in writing by mem
bers of the club.)
Why is it that church members
will listen, unwearied, for two hours
to political speech, and get tired of
even good sermon if it lasts long
err than thirty minutes?
Can you blame this young man
Eutychus, for going to sleep under a
sermon several hours long?
Verses 13-16-As a geographical
exercise look up on the map the
places mentioned in verses 13 to 16,
and say where they are situated
Verses 17-21Paul here opens his
heart, and gives his personal exper-
fence without any of the art of the
orator; would it be more Christian,
and more practical, If modern preach
ers would constantly give their eX-
perience in their sermons, thus fur
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-09-03
Discussing the Liquor Question

A Blackfoot man travelling recent
ly in dry states of the Mississippi
Valley observed the lack of saloons
and the increased number. of families
out driving or promenading in the
summer evenings, and having ice
cream and lemonade served before
retiring. He was impressed with the
families being so much together and
SO much in evidence, APPARENTLY pros
porous.
IDAHO BREWERIES AND LABOR
Number of Breweries in Idaho 16
Capital Invested $958,50O
Number of Workmen .... 80
Wages paid annually . .$S9,783"50
Turn these breweries into canning
factories and with the same capital
2340 workmen will have to be en-
ployed instead of 80, and the 81, $685.
600 which Governor Brady says as
being annually spent for drink in this
state will be diverted into legitimate
channels of industry.
VOTE DRY!
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-09-03

Prohibition hurts the liquor bust
ness by reducing the amount of liquor
sold and consumed. This is why the
liquor people and the breweries are
always opposed to prohibition, yet
in their talk they claim that more
liquor is used under prohibitory laws
than under license. II that were true
the brewers would favor prohibitory
laws but they don't.
Eighty eight per cent of the manu-
facturers of the United States demand
total abstinence of their workmen.
The Western Electric plant of Chi
cago forbids its working men bring
ing beer upon the grounds, because
it was noticed that a large number of
accidents occurred uniformly after
lunch, and in almost every case the
victim of the accident had taken
beer with his lunch.
About one million railroad men in
this country have to be total abstain
ers or lose their jobs.
If all the distilleries were closed
the farmers markets would not be
affected. According to Secretary
Wilson of the department of agricul-
ture, the value of the corn crop last
fall was one billion $50 million dol
lars. The value Of the corn used by
the distillers and brewers during the
year is estimated to be only 20 or FL
millions.
If prohibition does not prohibit,
why does the government report a
tremendous decrease in the revenue
from liquors during the time so many
states and counties have been going
dru0
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supplies of merchandise. The jewell
ers said It would ruin the trade in
diamonds and fine rings, but In six
months careful canvass OF the stu
alton showed that business had been
better than ever before. The dia-
mond trade had not decreased and
the trade in watches and other USE
full things had greatly increased, be-
cause people who have money to
spend will spend 1t for something
lanyhow.
These two classes of business,
crimes against society, go hand in
hand and stimulate each other. The
loss of one Is loss to the other
and the loss of both is the gain Of
humanity
IT has been urged that the con-
sumption of liquor has been an ADJ
vantage; that it has brought joy to
the consumers; that it has brought
distress to women and children whose
natural protectors had used 1t: that
bills for groceries and dry goods and
other necessaries of life had not been
properly paid because the money had
gotten to the saloons first.
The wave of temperance reform
that has swept over the eastern and
southern states. is worthy of our
careful consideration In Idaho, and
the argument that more liquor Is
consumed under attempted prohibit
tion than where saloons are conduc-
ted, is now confronted with the an
nouncement of the Brewers associa-
tion at Chicago that the sales of
liquor are falling Off at the rate of
million dollars day. That the To-
calities that have gone dry are
prospecting as they never did before
and that business men who opposed
the change are now its champions.
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DATE OF FAIRS

Pocatello, Idaho, Sept. to 10. Lee
H. Walker, secretary.
Blackfoot, Idaho, Sept. IA to II. w
H. Stufflebeam. secretary.
st. Anthony, Idaho, Sept. 81 to %
VIM. D. wager, secretary.
Montpelier, Idaho, Sept. % to Oct
1. e. Strong, Secretary.
Boise, Oct. IL to 16 inclusive, W.
H. Gibson, secretary. 9tf
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Racing Programme
FIRST DAY, TUEsD.

FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER H. 1909.
RACE NO. PURSE
l. 800 Class Trotting Pacing 100000
g. 224 Glass Trotting Pacing ........... 10000
g. Running, SIS mile dash Opening handicap. 10000
A. Running, " mile dash .................. 10000
5. Running, mile dash (Indian) 1000
: SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, IL, 1909
No. Purse
2:35 Glass, Trotting Pacing 100000
z Free for all, Trotting or Pacing 10000
g. Running, mile dash .................. 10000
g. Running "a mile dash .................. 10000
TO- Running mile dash (Indian) .......... 1000
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1902
No, Purse
lii 2:4O Class Trottng Pacing. ......... $4,000
10. 2-year old, Trotting Pacing. Entrance
Fee $500 of which $500 due Aug. 25th
and $1,000 Sept. 5th Best In g. Added
by association . NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10000
10. Running, mile dash (Business Mems Hand
icap) ~, :. Observation-Disclosures. 10000
a. Running u mile dash .................. 10000
Is. Running, 2-mile Indian Relay 5000
FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER IL, 1909.
No. Purse
16. 2:20 Class Trotng Pacing .......... 100000
II. $3.50 Glass, Trotng Pacing ........... 10000
IS. Running, n mile dash ........,........ 10000
10. Running, as mile dash .................. $500
20. Running, " mile dash Gndian) ........ 5000
81. Running, mile cowboy Saddle at wire).. 1000
RULES
American Trotting Association Rules to goven all
Trotting and Pacing Races of which this associa-
ton is member
Entries to Harness Races close August goth, 1903,
at Office of secretary Entrance fee, per cent of
purse, 2 per cent payable with entry and per cent
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Irating expenses, not including the cost
of the liquors, and the remaining
$4,000 represents what was sent out
of the country for wet goods or was
retained by the saloonkeepers. For
every dollar that went into the Black
foot school fund the people of the
town and country roundabout, paid
$24. For every dollar that went into
the school funds of the town and
state, they paid $14. For every dollar
that went into the road fund through
the liquor traffic, it cost $120.
CONDITIONS AT IDAHO FALLS
AT our sister city of idaho Falls
the conditions are still more start
ling During the present county ad-
ministration, dating from January
1, 1907, $4,000 was spent in the
saloons, and there is one brewery
and wholesale liquor house whose
receipts are not included in this
sum.
Out of 149 cases that came before
the police court, 1872 were directly
traceable to the use of liquor, and
z were for unlawful sale Of liquors,
gambling or other crimes arising in
the saloon.
There are two justices of the peace
in Idaho Falls, and the records Of only
one was obtainable when wanted, but
in Justice Crowley's court during the
same period there were 40 cases, 1875
of which were the direct results of
the use of liquor.
Eighteen months ago that city
banished the Scarlet Woman, and
loud we're the protests from business
men who thought they would lose
business by it through the patrons of
such places going to other towns for4
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EsTRAY NOTICE

There is at my farm at Groveland,
Idaho, one red yearling bull, part
Jersey, underbit in left ear, no brand
visible, and unless the owner proves
property, pays charges and takes pos
session of the above described ami
NAL, he will be sold according to law
on Thursday, October z, 1903.
ISRAEL BUTT, Constable.
Groveland Precinct. 1916
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-09-03
ASTOUNDING REVEL ATIONS
OF THE COUNTY RECORDS

People
of
1907 Charge Their Crimes the Use of LquoPeopl of this
Spent More Money Last Year for Liquor Than They Paid
Alone $78OO0O for
for of All Kinds
Bkt 1907 Only $3O25OO and
$25O000 Went State School $l92OO Board
JAIL While Their Paid
Are Even oreSt Startling.
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Home Missionary Appointments, Aug. 29-Oct. "a, 90

N. G. Thompson, Chas. r. Criddle Jr.
John j. Lyon, James Quinn .......
Roy OIer, r. c. Nicholson .........
A. Il. Christensen, G. A. StOddard. >.
O.P. Jensen, $. s. Humphreys ....
Earl Edwards, Jacob Teeples. ......
O. NJ. Hess, Bert Il. Pope. ........
Jos. N. Christensen, }. Ed. TeepIes.
Jos. ID. Harker, Walter Burk
Geo. q. Watts, John i. Watson -. !.
ID. III. Sedgwick, Abram Hatch, .....
JAS. Il. Wray, John Bitton, Jr.
Oscar Barnes, Arthur Hale .'.....
$. s. Hammond, O. J. CObbley ......
r. r. Blackburn, g. Il. Braley
Clarence Crowley, Oren q. Wilde.
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FAIR NOTICE

Any person having rooms or beds
to rent during the Fair will kindly
report 10 the Chief Of Police. ILL.,
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SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS ON THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON BY REV. DR. LINSCOTT FOR THE INTER
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER BIBLE. STUDY CLUB

These are the questions for this
week and only one Of them is to be
answered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-28
THREE CHARRED BODIES
IN RUINS OF FIRED HOUSE
Owner Accused of Taking This
Means to Get Rid Of His
Wife's Boarders.

kEYSER. w. Va, December 2S.-
Charred bodies OF three men burned to
death in the fire which destroyed the
boarding house of James O'Brien, near
Harrison. have been taken from the
ruins.
The dead men are supposed to have
been Michael Malone. who was past mid
die age: Michael McGraw and John Lay
hew. the latter having come from Belle
Vernon. Pa, few weeks ago
Frederick Dugan. who was reported to
have persisted. was seen later at Thomas,
w. Va.
1t is denied that the fire came from a
big Christmas spree, but 1t is charged
that O'Brien had put his wife and family
out OF the house and made the threat
that he would get rid Of his boarders,
about sixteen In number, IL he had to
burn the house down. He was arrested
yesterday. but was dismissed.
number of the bOarders escaped
through the windows.
Misse Rose McGraw of Pittsburg, sister
of Michael McGraw, one OF the victims,
has arrived at Harrison and arranged for
the burial OF all three from the Catholic
church at Elk Garden. with requiem mass
by Rev. William O'Hara. pastor Of the
Church of the Assumption, Keyser, w.
Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-28
BULLETINS IN ESPERANTO
DEPARTMENT MAY BE PRINT
ING THEM AFTER AWHILE.
New Language Club Holding BIZ
Weekly Instruction Meetings in
the Agricultural Building.

It may not be many years before bull
letins of the Department Of Agriculture
are sent broadcast over the world printed
in Esperanto. IN the great marble build
ing which is being constructed TO house
the Department OF Agriculture all the
elevators bear placards giving notice OF
classes that meet twice . week for ia
struction in Esperanto. Among many OF
the department employees there is . feel
ing that q knowledge Of the universe
language some day may be a necessary
accomplishment. Notices Of the meeting
OF these classes, printed In Esperanto.
read as follows,
la agrikultura esperanto klubo kun
venas ce 40 pm. ciun Vendredon (Fa-
day. en- chambro No. As occidenta parto
persona estas invitata''
Prof. w. j. Spillman, in charge or the
division of farm management, is a skilled
conversationalfst in Esperanto. without
reward or the hope OF reward he holds
classes after office hours Wednesdays and
Fridays. the former day being devoted 10
beginners. while the latter Is for ad
yanced students. Many OF the employees
Of the department can converse readily
in the universal tongue and stiil more
can read il.
In the march of progress and in the
promotion Of the brotherhood of man Il f
said it may be desirable to send informa
ton for the upiift of agricultural CLASSES
everywhere. Bulletins in many tongues
would not he necessary. while with one
universal means of holding communica-
tion by the printed page the labor OF
sending out information would be greatly
facilitated.