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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04
KING MANUEL or PORTUGAL VISITS ENGLAND IN SEARCH
OE A BRIDE,
INDIAN STATUE IN
new YORK HARBOR

A bill has been introduced in both
houses of congress providing for q
colossal statue of the North Ameri.
can Indian to be placed in New
York Harbor. This measure was
introduced by Representative Joseph
A. Goulden and Senator Chauncey
NJ. Depew, of New York, and pro-
vides that there shall be erected
without expense to the United
States Government, by Rodman
W anamaker, OF. New York City, and
others, on a United States reserva-
tion in the harbor of New FORK,
a memorial to the memory of the
North American Indian.
This bill is the result of sug-
gestion made by Mr.. Rodman Wan
amaker, at celebrated dinner given
last May at Sherry's, New York, in
honor of Col. Cody, the famous
Indian scout. The idea Of erecting
a statue of an Indian, with arms
outstretched in welcome at the gate
way of the New World met with
such instant enthusiasm, that there
is little doubt, but that the measure
will meet with unanimous support.
While the ways and means of
providing money to finance the en-
terprlsc have not yet been decided
upon, II is expected that the statue
will be a National Monument TO
perpetuate the memory of the First
American, and an opportunity will
be given every one who desires to
contribute.
The bill is lacked by the entire
New York delegation both IN the
house and the senate, and is receiy
ing the support of the President,
the Vice President, and many prom
Inent men in political and financial
circles. Very valuable aid Is being
given to secure the passage of the
bill by Senator Owen, of Oklahoms
and Curtis, of Kansas, and by Rep
resentative Carter, of Oklahoma
all of whom trace their ancestry
back to the noble Red Man of th,
Forest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04
HATTABAUGH Is
DEMOCRATIC POSSIBILITY

Lewiston, Feb. 28.-A move
ment is on foot says a special to the
Stateman, among prominent politi
clans TO boom l. G. Hattabaugh of
Grangeville for the gubernatorial
nomination at the coming primaries.
Both Dubois and anti-Dubois men
are joining in an effort in the hope
of securing q man wac will be able
to heal the breach that has been the
bane of the Democratic party in
Idaho for the last ten years, and a
committee will be appointed soon
to confer with Mr.. Hattabaugh
Mr.. Hattabaugh has been in busi-
ness in north Idaho for 25 years
and served two terms as auditor OF
Nez Perce county, when it included
Latah and Idaho counties, besides a
portion of Shoshone. He has been
prominent IN the Democratic stats
organization and was the first mar
to advoc the passage of stat'
railway commission law. He il
president of the Grangeville Com
mercial club and has been selt cteC
to ag1tate needed railway leglsla
ton.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04

should be enforced and the corpor-
ations doing business sn the state
of Idaho should be made to operate
within the law. Encouragement
should be given to all worthy enter
prises, but the interests of the peo.
pie must always be protected from
monopolies. am unalterably op-
posed to the exclusive control of
water power by special interests as
against the interests of the public.
al am in hearty accord with the
policies advocated by our former
president Theodore Roosevelt,
and now being recommended to the
national congress by President Taft,
looking to the conservation of nat
ural resources from wasteful ex-
ploltation
"My best efforts will be directed
to the ultimate end of building up
! ! in Idaho great commonwealth in
accordance with nhe principles of
the constitution of the United
States, in which there is equal op.
proximity for all citizens. believe
that the 'Gem State will be one oi
the most prosperous of the states in
the union, and if / am elected
shall endeavor to SO conduct the
affairs under my charge as TO aid in
the development of the state and
the welfare of all it's citizens"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04
BARNEY ANNOUNCES
HIS PLATFORM

Barney O'Neill state chairman of
the Republican committee, has is-
sued a revised announcement of his
candidacy for governor, according
to the evening Capital News of
BOISE, which prints the following:
"My friends throughout the state
have urgently requested me to enter
the primaries as candidate for
nomination for the Office of gov-
ernor, and after careful considera-
tion of the conditions confronting
the state today, | have concluded
that as lifelong supporter of the
republican party il is my duty to
accept the responsibility.
"My views on the affairs of the
state are we'll known. As chairman
of the republican committee of Ida
no / have bad occasion to state those
views, but in order that l may not
be misunderstood, or my opinions
misrepresented, l will state in
brief the principles for which |
stand.
IL firmly believe IN conducting
the affairs of the state in business
like manner and free from political
manipulation. | believe that ap
pointive offices should be filled by
the men best qualified to do the
work and If / am elected | shall
conduct the affairs under my charg'
on the principles which make fol
success in business economy anC
efficiency under the law.
.'The new state central commit
tee will have the responsibility o
framing the party platform, but |
am nominated shall insist on ny
platform standing squarely for loca
option and giving the existing laV
a thorough test of rigid enforce
ment.
81 am in favor of the eqnlizatio
Of state taxation so that ever
county shall bear its full share 9
the burden. While | believe in
liberal maintenance of state institU
tions, | shall insist that the affair
of the state shall be so conducte
that the rate of taxation shall b
maintained at a minimum.
',In regaad to the Cary act, ] b
lieve in the rigid enforcement G
the provisions which protect the il
terest Of the settlers.
~ believe the antitrust Law
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04

through the Linnwood Land Co.
Mr.. Blair has been Q resident of
Colorado for number of years.
but like hundreds of others IN Colo
RADIO and states east of the Rockies,
he was anxious to east his lot in
Idaho, where COLDER opportunities
await the tillefs of the soil
Mr.. VI ellis, we are glad 10 state,
will remain citizen of Bear Lake
aud devote his time to improving
his dryrland farm.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04
COLORADO FARMER
COMES TO BEAR LAKE

Charles Blair and family arrived
Wednesday from Colorado City,
Colo. and will take up their resi-.
dence on the John wells ranch in
Marlboro. Mr.. Wells recently
sold his ranch which consists of $50
aeres, to G.. A. Reeder Of Murna,
Kan, who rented it for a. year to
Mr.. Blair. The deal waa made
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04
COMMISSIONERS MAY
CALL BOND ELECTION
Proposition to Bond County for the Purpose Of
Building Good Roads IS Growing in Favor
Throughout the Valley.

The meeting of the road overseers
with the county commissioners,
which was held in Paris Wednesday
and Thursday of last week, will no
doubt result in some good work be-
ing done on the public highways of
the county during the coming sea.
son.
There was fairly good attend
ance of road overseers each day, but
not many of the representative
farmers were present to express
the'r views on this question, which
is of vital Importance to every
farmer who has produce TO haul to
market
During the discussions each day
a number expressed themselves as
being in favor of bonding the
county for the purpose of securing
fluids with which to put the main
travelled roads of the county in first
class condition. The sentiment for
issuing bonds for this purpose is in
creasing throughout the county to
SUCH an extent that the commission
eFs will consider the question Of call.
ing bond ELECTION at their April
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04

tickets will be on sale at the Mont
pelier Drug Co.'S. store.
The play Is we'll worth seeing a
second time and no doubt many
who witnessed the first presentation
will attend again next Friday night.
The company always endeavors to
please the people and are entitled to
liberal patronage as a reward foI
their efforts.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04
WILL. REPEAT "THE
AVENGERS" MARCH II

By request of large number of
people, who were unable to procure
seats at the first presentation, the
Montpelier Dramatic company has
consented to repeat the t'The Aven-
gers" at the new theatre on Friday
night, March 18th. There will be
peR specialties, new music and
other new features.
The price of reserved seats will
be the same as before, It cents and
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04

VI oii Ane VOISS C4sC' 1bUUl DelnB
required, and would result in a
second choice canvass. This would
result as follows:
Candidate vote.
John Doe. .......... ...l5, 500
Richard Roe. 1895
William COe.... ...... 1855
Under the law Coe would become
the candidate although he was the
real, or first choice, of only 5loO
out of $4,000 people voting. Doe
received 11,oO5 first choice votes,
but failed of majority of all by
virture of five votes being thrown
out because indicating no second
choice. Beng the strongest frat
choice, he would naturally be the
weakest second choice, whereas the
weakest first choice man might be
the strongest second choice; and il
the second choice canvass the law
nominates the man receiving "high-
est number of first and second choice
votes" BY throwing out thoes FIVE
votes, unmistakably expressing a
preference for Doe for the position,
the real choice of the party is de.
feated. The situation gives cause
fos all the more concern in the light
of the possibility Of hundreds of
first choice votes being thrown
away.
If 1t should be held that ballots
not indicating a first and second
choice should not be counted, il
might become impossible for any
man to secure majority of all the
6rst choice votes.
Unfair as that would be, the
courts would likely not consider the
question from the candidate point
of view. They would be more apt
to look to the protection OF the vot-
er.
In all such cases the intent Of the
voter has been the guiding factor.
Ii voter marked his ballot for
John Doe and failed to indicate .
second choice, surely his vote on
that particular office should not be
lost to him.
There Is no intent here Of attack.
ing the first and second choice prin.
cipie. Every voter should be given
the privilege of indicating q second
choice after he has expressed . pre-.
ference for the nomination, bat he
Eshould not be compelled to vote for
a second choice, and il he should to
do SO he should not be deprived Of
hie vote for the man of his choice.
Such aconditiOn, it seems would
vltiate the fundamental doctrine of
the direct primary, which Is TO
furnish an untrsmpeled opportunity
to the people to nominate their
choice.
In any event, it seems the ques-
tion should be decided in advance.
If possible, to the end that the vot.
er understand exactly where he 10 AZ
If failure to indicate second choice
Is to deprive him of his vote, and
POSSIBLY defeat the real choice of
the party advance information
should 30 emphasize that fact on his
mind as to minimize the chance OF
Isuch an outcome.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04
HOW PEOPLES CHOICE
MAY Be DEFEATED
Provisions Of the Direct Primary Law Make It
Possible for the Real Choice Of ,a.Party to
be Defeated at Primary Election.

In recent issue the Boise States
man gives us this example of how a
popular candidate, though the
peoples choice, may be defeated
through the workings of the direct
primary law:
The direct primary law will no
doubt be the subject of considerable
dicussion for the next few months.
Especially will it be subject for
exploitation in the public prints, as
matter of general information if
for no other reason. At the pres
ent time there seems to be one ques-
tion IN sight that bears promise Of
complications, aud that is with re-
spect to The first and second choice
voting.
The law contains form of bal.
lot bearing instructions to the voter
which says in part: "Vote for both
first and second choice if there are
more than twice as many candidates
az there are positions. In other
words if there are more than two
candidates for any Office, then the
voter is instructed TO "vote for first
and second choice"
The question arises, If a voter
should vote only for his FIRST choice,
would his ballot be rejected2
The instruction to vote for both
first and second choice was appar-
emily incorporated in order to harm
Onize with another section of the
law, which reads:
Section 94.-The person receiv
ing majority of the first choice
votes at a primary as the candidate
of party for an Office shall be the
choice of that party for such Office,
and his name as such candidate
shall be placed on the official bal
lot at the following election; pro-
vlded, that il no candidate shall re.
ceiye a majority of the first choice
votes, then in that event o canvass
shall be made of the second choice
votes received by candidates for said
Office, and said second choice votes
shall be added to the FIRST choice
votes received by each candidate for
such office, and the candidate re-
celving the highest number of first
and second choice votes shall be the
nominee for such Office of the party
nominating him.
Under this section the following
situation might be presented on tht
basis of 49, 900 votes cast.
1Ht choice end choice
Candidate votes cast votes cast
John Doe. -. l,005 4,5O(
Richard Roe. -. 1896 1000
William Coe. 81, 100 10,50t
In such case Doe receives o ma
jolity of all the first choice vote
cast. But let it be presumed tha
five of those voting for him failed
to indicate o second choice, ant
their votes were thrown out. w,
would have this.
lst choice end cholc,
Candidate as counted as countes
John Doe. =. 1000 4,50'
Richard Roe. 1896 7,OOl
William Coe ..5, 100 1O,49l
I The fhra vui.arr nn4 of the Gre yo%a
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-03-04

IutcLIuB.
This is certainly the only sensibl
method to pursue, and is the only
way IN which the roads of the county
can ever be reconstructed on scien-
tific basis. Just what sum 1t would
take to put the principal roads Of
the county in first-class shape, has
not been definitely determined, but
Commissioner Hoff is of the opinion
that enough could be accomplished
with $4,000 to demonstrate the
wisdom of building up to-date roads
and thus create sentiment in favor
increasing the bond issue two OF
three years later in a sufficient
amount to put every mile of road IN
the county in such shape that they
could be easily kept up in the
future.
Whether the commissioners call
the bond election or not, they are
determined to do everything within
their power this season for the i'm
proYement Of our public highways,
and will probably call another meet
ing soon to further consider the
subject
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17

This is, of course, a local matter,
but simply goes to show what the
right kind of a congressman car ac-
complish by keeping e%yerlastingly
after things
There is a delicious air Of the
southland about room 400 in the
House Office Building, and in it /
spent q pleasant half hour with
Judge Patterson, while he told me
of his great interest in the projects
to drain the swamp lands of the
south. I'VE are realizing the great
ness of the irrigation projects in
the west" he said, but it seems to
be rather difficult to make our peo-
pie understand the greater advan-
tages that attach to drainage prob
lens. In the West, the irrigation
systems must first be installed, and
then it is necessary to get the peo-
pie to come in and settle on the
lands; while in my state the people
are already there and the moment
the lands are supplied with a salts.
factory drainage system cultivation
begins; and these lands r as val.
liable as any of the lands that are
being talked about so much in the
80. 49, "
West" Judge Patterson made a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17
zzHON..J. O.sPATTERSON STANDS
4 HIGH IN CONGRESS.

.L.EF-. -,
speech upon this subject that at
tracted a great deal of favorable
comment among Congressman at
the time, and did much to enlighten
his colleagues in reference to the
needs of the south.
Judge Patterson has covered his
district with rural free delivery
routes, and in this matter as well az
in the instance cited of the Aiken
public building has demonstrated
his ability to get things" He has
also secured a soil survey for Saluda
County which will be of great value
to the Agricultural regions as it will
clearly define the chemicala and ply
steal value of the soil in the differ
emit regions, AID show conclusiyely
the kind of crops to which each
section is best adapted. In the way
of local legislation it is found that
the Congressman has been unrisu-
ally successful in securing appropri-
atoms indemnifying sufferers from
outrages perpetrated during the Civ
il War, but in the broader and more
comprehensive field of national
affairs he has addressed the House
upon the subject of the tariff and
threw some hot shells into the Re
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17

publican camp in his argument
along the line that the opposition
was trying to serve the interests
rather than the consumers of tie
country, while his speech upon the
Federal Judiciary, System has been
circulated pretty well over the >coun-
try. He elected great applause
from members of his party when be
declared that federal judges are
the 'sappers and miners OF despot-
ism," and characterized the system
Eas against the policy and princi.
pies of our government and of all
civilized nations" because it places
"the machinery of the courts of JUS.
tice beyond the reach of the poorest
and humblest citizen who seeks re-
dress for a wrong or remedy for an
existing evil"
No matter how much n may
disagree with Judge Patterson up
on his views, yet it is doubtless true
that the Republicans in Congress
maintain the highest respect for the
ability and fairness with which the
South Carolina member has present
ed his argument from his party:
standpoint. Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17

H-EHErHZ .r~-Ea-< HfrH-s re- --.e~1LH <rE
The member of Congress from
the second district of South Caro-
lima, Judge James OBI. Patterson,
has rather upset the popular i'm
preston that a man in order to get
Congressional favors must belong
to- the regular Republican organi-
zation. Now while Congressman
Patterson is a Democrat and got
$40 votes in his district in the
last election, against ffty-eight for
the Republican nominee, yet,he has
done whatno Republican has been
able to accomplish. The established
rule in connection with appropria-
tons for public buildings is that
they will be granted to only cities
of ten thousand inhabitants OF
where the gross receipts of the office
exceed ten thousand dollars per
year; but Mr. Patterson got ten
thousand dollars for a site and fifty
thousand dollars fora building for
Aiken, South Carolina, which is a
place Of about four thousand popu-
lation, add with receipts running
far below the usual amount required
and to top off all that, has practi-
cally arranged for free delivery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17
County Supervisor.

I respectfully announce that l am
a candidate for reelection to the office
of Supervisor of Edgefield County sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic pri-
mary, and pledge myself if elected to
continue to discharge the duties of said
office with the same faithfulness and
fidelity that / have in the past.
R. j. MoULTRIE.
hereby announce myself for,the Of
flee of Supervisor of Edgeield county,
and pledge my friends and the people
as a whole, faithful and competent
service. / know the work of the office
thoroughly, and solicit your support,
promising to abide by the result of the
Democratic party.
WILEY G. WELLS.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Supervisor of
Edgefield county, and solicit the sup
port of the people, pledging myself to
abide the result of the primary cleo
ton.
j. W. GRIM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17
Superintendent of Education.

1 hereby announce myself candi..
date for reelection to the office OF
Superintendent of Education of Edge
field county, subject to the rules Of the
Democratic primary, and solicit the
support of the voters of Edgefield
county. If elected, l pledge myself to
a conscientious discharge of the duties
of the Office. I
; l am candidate for Superintendent of
Education, subjct to rules and regula-
tons of Democratic Primaries. | have
taught about ten Years in the public
schools, arm deeply interested them,
and feel that l am familiar with their
needs. If elected, l pledge an earnest
discharge of the duties Of the office.
w. WALTON FULLER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17
announcements
For Congress.

For Congress.
1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for Congress from this, the second
Congressional District, pledging my
self to abide by the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary and support the noml-
nees thereof.
JAMES F. BYRNES.
Aiken, S. C.
To the Democratic Voters of the End
District:
I respectfully announce myself a can
didate for reelection to Congress from
the End District, relying and basing my
candidacy upon my work and record ! n
Congress- % which / ask your critical
attention and investigation. If again
honored with your confidence, | pledge
"a faithful and conscientious discharge
j. o. PATTERSON.
1 hereby announce myself a candi,
date for Congress from the second
Congressional district of South Carroll
ma, and pledge myself to abide the
rules of the Democratic primary and
to support the nominees of the same.
C. w. iGARRIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17

respectfully announce myself a can.
didate for reelection to the office of
Auditor of Edgefeld county and solicit
the support of the people, pledging my
self to abide the result of the Demo
cratic primary.
j. RANSOM ZIMMERMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-17
Judge of Probate.

Thanking the voters of this County
for their supportin the past, l offerfor
reelection to the Office OF Judge OF
Probate of Edgeield County, subject
to the rules and regulations OF the
Democratic Primary.
j. D. ALLEN.
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Penn & Holstein.

Another car load of Pittsburgh
Perfect Fence just received-any
height you want. Now is the time
to rebuild your pasture fences. Use
Pittsburgh wire and you will have
no more fence troubles.
Stewart & Kernaghan.