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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-09-07
Can Convicts Be
trusted?
Ru H
By II. e.

The New York World recently
published an editorial commenting
on the advisability of giving the
convict more liberty, and on advo-
eating same cited two recent ex-
periments that had proven quite sue
cessful. One of these is the State
Prison in Colorado where convicts
are placed on their honor and sent
out in gangs of twelve, without
guards, to work on the roads. When
this experiment was first tried out
two or three convicts broke their pa
role and made quick getaway" I"
but the majority remained true and
in a conference among themselves
resolved to stop any more escapes.
Soon after this two men working in
a road gang made an attempt to
steal away and according to authentic
newspaper dispatches they were re-
captured by the other convicts and
given the beating of their lives.
In the editorial above mentioned,
the New York World tells of a
stampede of cattle at the same insti-
tuition in which two long term con-
victs were furnished with food and
horses, with instructions to go out
and round up the herd. These men
were placed on their honor and two
or three days later they returned
with the truant beasts.
The other incident cited in the
editorial relates to the penitentiary
in Vermont, where for two years the
authorities have tried out thesexper-
iment on very broad scale, and re-
port that it has been successful be-
yond their most sanguine expecta-
tions.
A number of prison officials are
watching these experiments, there
fore it is reasonable to assume that
other states will soon follow the ex-
ample set by Colorado. The reason
for this is not wild desire on the
part of wardens to place convicts
on their honor and without guards,
but to the growing demand from
the general public for good roads
made by convict labor.
Almost every one knows that a
single guard or even two guards
would have their hands full with a
dozen or more convicts on an open
road, and it is very doubtful if they
could prevent escapes if the men re-
ally wished to get away.
If more guards were supplied or
if the gangs were reduced to half a
dozen or less, the expense of espe-
onage would cost the state more in
proportion than regular road build
ers, therefore to utilize convict la
bor on state roads it seems advisa-
Bile to place them on their honor
and trust to their sense Of justice to
keep their parole.
There is q great deal to be said
for and against this plan. but / firmly
believe, after all is said and done
fully seventy-fve or eighty per cen,
could be safely trusted if placed
entirely on their honor. / say thil
because it was well known fac
that in every penal institution there
are many so-calIed TRUSTEES, who
although not placed on their honor
have, many opportunities to leave
without notice, and it is seldom in
deed one takes advantage of the i'm
Piled trust
Under normal conditions wher,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-09-07
How VIII It End?
-- $f.0Oa Year
EHMS' I s Months Fifty Cts.
By II. r..

By II. r.
Uncle Sam has just completed
tests OF a new gun that will hurl
400 pound projectile through nine
inches Of the best ase-hardened
steel. l5 miles away from where it
is fred, This terrible gun is known
as the new IA inch'' and it will
shoot accurately further than the
eye can see.
Two OF our latest battleships, the
New York, and Texas, will be
equipped with these wonderful mon
sters, and until something more
powerful is invented they will be
the most destructive Dreadnaughts
afoat.
As the cost of these Ia inch guns
with their carriage is about 1926, 900
each, and asthe battleships will have
twenty of them it means an expen-
diture Of $500, 900 for these guns
alone on both ships. This, however,
is only fraction of the total, as it is
estimated that the two boats will
cost over $4,000. 900 when com
pleted.
10 me this seems large sum to
spend on an article when expert
ments have proved the fact that
$4,000 aeroplane can easily drop
bomb from above and send the So
O0O, 900 to the junk pile or the bot
ruoIt nlaH
utes.
Atthe present time there is mad
scramble among the powers of the
world to outdo each other in build
ing up their navies. The rivalry
between England and Germany has
been SO bitter for the past few years
that no sooner does one country
authorize an appropriation for one
or two new super-dreadnaughts, than
the other goes it one better by au-
thorizing two or four. The draw on
the financial resources of both coun-
tries is reflected in increased taxa
ton until today nearly everything
and everybody in both countries
pays heavy price.
England recently passed an In
come Tax measure, whereby every
man, woman or child who has an in
come must pay the government
percentage. while over in Germany
the case is even worse as the people
are continually having new taxes
imposed or old ones increased.
How this will all end God alone
knows but one thing is certain, and
tha. is that there soon must be an
end for the cost is becoming SO great
that no nation can stand the pace.
Every year Uncle Sam spends
over a billion dollars and just sew
enty per cent. of this goes directly
or Indirectly for war purposes.
The average American is SO used
TO large figures that billion dollars
don't mean much when he sees
the figures in his daily neWpaper,
but do you know that it would take
d man working eight hours day.
ninety years to count the amount
in silver dollars?
We are one of the richest nations
if not the richest in the world but
our resources cannot stand such a
fearful drain year in and out with
out additional taxation, and as we
are q peace loving people without
any desire for conquest, | am sur
we could get along very well viii
out attempting to emulate Englar
and Germany.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-09-07

Mr.. White, of New Jersey, is the
originator Of Labor Day.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
JUDGE ELENNER

Judge Flenner of Idaho enter.
tanned the prominent people of Wash
ine;on aid vicinity at the Congress
sional Library building yesterday
AFTERNOON There was in the audi
erce quite IA sprinkling of senators
and representatives who had heard
of Mr.. Flenner as a Riley interpreter
ard wanted to hear his recital.
There is nothing affected about Mr..
Flenner. He used a conversational
tone, but there is mething about
his rendition and inimitable pathos
and flashes of humor that complete.
ly catch Am audience. Washington,
d. c., Star.
"He moved his audience alternately
TO laughter and tears. A literary
treat. st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Such are the comments on Judge
Flenners recitas. He will appear
at the Methodist church in this city
Thursday evening, March General
Csc school children, 15c.
A musical program will be given in
with the readings.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
SHE'S HARD TO BEAT

Jacob Tesples has a mongrel
Jersey hiefer that he is proud Of.
She is three years old, has had only
one calf. and produces fourteen and
a half pounds OF butter weekly. He
refused 500 for her. He says the
best record only beats his heifer's
by one pound week by a mich COW
that has had three calves, and an
offer Of $4,000, which was turned
down What will Jake's heller be
worth when she has had the expert
ence of this fortunate bessie?
If l had cow that gave such milk,
I'D dress h.r in the finest silk,
Feed her ON the best OF hay.
And milk her forty times a day.
Shelley Pioneer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
(Continued from page ~

action thereto; to appoint a compe
tent accountant as provided in SEN
ate Bill No. Is Of the Eleventh ses-
sion of the legislature of the state
of Idaho, to perform the duties for
the county Of Bingham, as In said
bill specified; to provide for meet
ines In conjunction with the county
commissioners of Bonneville county
relative to the affairs of the respect
i've counties, and to- appoint any and
all officers and to do any and all
things rQuired Of the board pursuant
to the division of Bingham county.
Ordered that this board do now ad-
journ until Thursday, the 23rd day
of February, 1911, at II O'Clock am.
w. H. STUFFELBEAM, Chairman.
]. T. CARRUTH. Clerk. J
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02

full of interest and excitement. Miss
Hunting accompanied them and re-
ports fine treatment and an enjoyable
trip.
The recital to be held a t the
Methodist chnurch Thursday evening,
March g., will be of great interest to
the whole community in general, but
the school children in particular
Judge Fle-ner is well and favorably
known all over Idaho, but his Riley
readings are superior to anything
along this line ever given in Black
foot. A few musical numbers will
be given by Mr.. Dunn, the high
schcol chorus, and am organ solo by
Mr.. LAWS. The prices of admission
have been made low so that all may
enjoy this literary treat.
The next debate will be the annual
high schoolalumni contest Arrange
ments are now under way and a
definite announcement will be forth
coming soon.
Richard Leigh Of the Central fifth
grade has under construction am
aeroplane. He has few parts COM
pleted and will soon be able to
demonstrate to classmates the posi-
bilities of Ia home made toy of more
,han ordinary interest.
Many useful articles are now be-
ing produced in manual training.
School patrons would do we'll to- step
INTO the basement Of the Irving
building any afternoon and watch the
Boys work. On Friday afternoon Their
Is a class of girls, made up of high
school woodworkers. Mr.. Nomland
reports that the girls are Saving
wood in fine shape
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
SCHOOL NOTES

The debate of last Friday evening
between Righy and Blackfoot high
schools proved the most Interesting
one OF the series. A large audience
ereaoed the dobaters and enjoyed the
contest. Blackfoot, represented by
Bert Bennington, Kenneth Parkinson
and George Dare, was am easy winner
alhOugh the Rigby team made it very
interesting. This debate just paid
expenses. The school people wish tc
thank those who came out for the
contest.
The negative team from the Black
foot high school met Idaho Falls at
the Falls. Ray Randall, Erbie Down
ing end Dorothy Clapp defended this
side of the question, but were de-
Tested by close margin in debat,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that l will
receive bids fer transcribing the
records OF Bingham county for Bonnie
vile County, up to the hour of 10
O clock am. March p, 1911, at which
time all bids will be publicly opened
and the contract let, if amy bid be
found satisfactory.
All books will be furnished for
traIscribing, using what is known as
the loose leaf records. Bidders are
required to submit separate bids on
600 page records, where it is neces-
sary to transcribe records at large,
and upon 600 page records where
printed form is used. All TRANSCRIPT
ing to be done with typewriters US
ing indellible ink ribbon.
All bids must be sealed and adj
dressed to the Auditor of Bingham
county, AID marked bid for Trans
cribing." Bidders are required to
accompany their bid with a certified
check upon some bank in Bingham
county in the sum of five hundrde
dollars, conditioned that the bidder,
If he be awarded the contract, win
enter into a contract with the re-
corder of Bingham county for the
transcribi-g 70 sid records.
The successful bidder will be re.
quired TO enter into contract with,
and furnish "a good and sufficient
bend, to the. recorder TO Bingham
county in the sum Of three thousand
dollars, conditioned upon the faith
full performance Of his contract for
the TRANSFERRING of said records.
The recorder of Bingham county
reserves he right to reject amy or
al bids, if none be found satisfac-
tory. and Immediately let contract
to the lowest responsible bidder.
j. T. CARRUTH,
M2-16 Auditor Bingham County |
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
MRS. HOOVER HoNORED

A fitting finale to the winters" fes-
tlviti before society enters upon
the season of fasting and penitt nee
was the enjoyable Ksnsington given
Monday afternoon in the l. o. o. F.
hall by Mrs. Neil F. Boyle, Mrs. D.
II. Jones, Mrs. F. E. DeKay and Mrs.
VIM. Varley in honor of Mrs. C. A,
Hoover. Over hundred ladies'
We're present. The hall was dark
en- d. softly shaded electric lights
shedding a glamour over the gay
scene. Pink and white carnations
wer" used in profusion, filling the.
room with their spicy fragrance. AZ
ter the afternoon had been speedily
whled away with visiting and dainty
n edle work. the guests were ush-
cred into the dini-g room where they
were seated at small tables and
served delicious ices and cakes in
tn prevailing color scheme of pink
and white. A beautifully decorated
table was provided for the honored
guest and seat. d with her were Mrs.
Doud, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Moore.
The guests received charming cards
decorated in water colors as
souvenirs of the delightful occasion.
The host sses were assisted in re-
celving and entertaining their guests
by Miss Theckla Olson, who presided
at the piano in her always pleasing
manner during tbs afternoon, Mrs.
WILSON,, Mrs. Rowles, Mrs. Arthur,
Mrs. w. R. Jones. Mrs. Hansbrough,
Mrs. Aldrich and Miss Jessie Marley.
Mrs. Clifford Hayes of Idaho Falls
was an out-of-town guest present.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
WAPPELLO

A fine son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Merckley on the goth of
February. Mother and child are do
ing well, and the father is proud of
his big son.
The Wappello dramatic company
presented Little Miss Nobody at
the l.. D. S. hall In a very pleasing
mann r.
Lester Howard has returned from
California, where he spent the winter
with his parents.
James Mackay is here from Cali
formal on visit to his folks, and
to look after some business matters.
TIL" Wappello Relief Society will
give a dance in their hall ON Friday
night, March 3. All are cordially
invited
Dave Scott has returned from Lo-
gam, Utah, where he has spent the
last two months.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
SCHOOL HOUSE FOR SALE

Notice ds hereby given that the
frame school building of District No.
2, known as the Riverside district,
will be sold at public auction ON
Friday, March 81, the sale to take
place on the grounds. There will ais,
be offered for sale two lots consist
ing Of about two acres of land, upon
which the building now stands. The
building will be sold with or without
the lots. The trustees reserve the
right to reject amy or all bids. Sale
to be held at 2 O'Clock pm.
BRIGHAM WHEELER.
JOHN w. BITTON,
w. A. CRAWFORD,
M2-3O Trusees.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
BIG RESERVOIR FILLING
Abundance Of Water Assured for lr
rigation Of Government Project

Pocatello, Feb. 23.-Thanks to
heavy SHOWS, quick thaws and unpre-
G donted rains in this part of the
state. the big storage reservoir on the
Big Blackroot river, b uilt by the fed
eraI gOvernm mt to conserve the flood
walters OF innumerabl: streams along
the EASTERN boundary of the stats for
irrigation of 10000 acres of land IN
der the Fort Hall canal system, a.
government project, is rapidly filling
up. The drainage area is 666 square
miles, or 426,240 acres. Tha dam. To-
'csted IS miles northeast pf Pocatello.
is 40 feet high and PIP feet long.
and impowuds 100000 acre feet. The
reservoir is II mills long and six
miles wide at is widest point. The
reservoir site 9 AN deal one, and the
dam 10 located where the Blackfoot
riv'r pnnges through narrow ba-
salt gorge.
From the reservoir the stored
water during the irrigation season
will be CARR! d In the channel of the
Blackfoot river for distance of As
miles where it will be diverted
through the old Idhao canal system.
purchased by the government from
former Governor James H. Brady.
and thence through a new distri-
button system to the Indian and cedst
lands north of Pocatello.
One of the features of the distribu-
item system is a mammoth concrete
syphon under the tracks OF the Ore
gon Shcrt Line railway three miles
north of this city. The syphon is
$500 feet long and six and a half
feet in diam ter.
The Fort Hall project to date has
cost half a million dollars, the orig
inal appropriation for which was Sc
cured through the efforts of former
United States Senator FIR d T. Dubois
who owns 100 acres OF the finest
land under the project. Fort Hall
lands are worth from SOS to $3.50
per acre. and the water rights cost
only IS per acre.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
PocATELLo ELks TO BUILD
Gate City Lodge Of Elks Takes VI
Matter Of Erecting Per-
manent Home

The lodge OF Elks at Pocatello have
taken up the matter of building a
permanent home and have appointed
the proper committees to secure a
DIES. rable location and to interest the
members in raising the necessary
amount. The Idaho Falls lodge has
gone them one better in the matter
and has secured a very desirable To-
cai'on. paid for it and has a nice
building fund started
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-02
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

An examination for all grads of
teachers certificates will be held
in the Court House at Blackfoot. on
February 20, "a and 25, 1911.
ALICE BEACH,
County Sup .rintendent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
MAYOR AT MEETING
 OF CHARITIES BOARD
Quizzes Commissioners ol
 Methods Employed in the Department

Mayor Wilson presided at a meet ing of the board of charities, last ev- ening, and made number of inquir- ies as to the methods employed in the department for distributing aid. Pres ident Patrick Kane of the board ex- plained the system of the department, and showed records of the investig ga- tion Of the condition of homes where charity is given
 k. Superintendent Brennan'S monthly report showed that the charges of the city in various institutions are as fol- lows: Insane hospital at MiddletOwn, 167; Norwich insane hospital, 3; School for Imbeci,es, 13; School for Incur ables, 2; State Tuberculosis hospital at Shelton, 27; Bridgeport hospital, 1S; St. Vincent's hospital, 19; Lakeview Home, PAY. Last month the ambu- lance made 59 calls, 163 cases were treated at the Emergency hospital, and 259 prescriptions were put up.
 The dispute between the Connecticut Go. and the department over payment of bill for $1O0 for repairs to the attorney. The charge is for repairs pccasioned, the department claims, by collision of the ambulance and a troll ley car at the foot of Golden Hill street last summer. The company agreed to payp$75 but claimed that $25 of the expense was for repairs made necessary by other causes.
 Supt. Brennan's request for $900 for care of outside poor in January, was referred to the Common Council.
 The commissioners arranged to meet within few days to talk over the an- nual requisitton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
Uhp B. M. Rran Gnt1tpa1t1J,
 Eatahliahrn 1H57.
Silver Things of High Character

The Silver Section on the lower floor presents fine collection of unique articles that will make most acceptable gifts Not ali of Sterling Silver for there hosts of artistic pieces in Sheffield and Quadrupe Plate that warranted for many years.
 Sheffield Plate Fruit Baskets, Candlesticks, Ser vers small Trays, Steak and Game Patters, Covered Vegetable Dishes, Cracker and Cheese Plates, Sand wich Plates Teapots, Tea Caddies, and Tea Kettles
 One is certain find popular reproductions of Eighteenth Century Sheffield the familiar thread edge' and 'sgrape border''
 Dutch Silver Baskets, tall Vases, Tea Caddes, and Fern Dishes.
 The peculiar finish of the Dutch Silver makes it tremely decorative The soft tint of the metal and the fine intricate workmanship combine to produce beautiful effects the articles Vases and Baskets have repousse figures that very realistic
 Quadruple Plate in Fruit Baskets, Coffee Sets or, Mahogany Trays, Liqueur Sets Tea Sets Cordial Sets, with tiny glasses in silver holders, Sandwich Plates, and infinite number of articles for the dining table dressing table,
 Silver Section, in the China Store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07

ing the highest wage but he con tended successfully for the same con- sideration for the unskilled artisans of the factory, who comprised the major portion of the force and who were withut organization and had no special pleaders. As direct re- suit of his earnest appeal the whole shop went on the nine hour day ba- sis without any reduction in the wa ges of the help and so it has re- mained.
 The memory of Thomas H. Mac donald will long be cherished by the grateful toilers of the big plant which for more than a score of years re- ceived from him the best he had to offer. Bridgeport loses a citizen of sterling worth and mankind is the poorer for his passing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07

total of 1,425 and Mayor Dunn was reelected by the largest majority he ever received.
 ously organized effort was made against Judge Tingier, the. socialists vote aggregated 274 out of a total 1,293. Both of these communities contain many industrial workers and it was predicted before election that the socialists would poll heavily from this class. That they made but little headway over their former efforts Is due to the good sense of the Demo cratic party in each place, in naming men in whom the public had the fullest confidence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
For Utility, Carpet Sweeper.

Bissell Sweepers, two grades, at $2.5o and $3.25, just difference in the finish Every household needs and uses one. In the Carpet Store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
CORONER KEPT COVENANT
 BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

It is we'll that the coroner has resigned. He owed this to the pub lie. He gave his word to'the peo-
 pie, before his election as mayor, that he would not try to hold both jobs. His conduct of the office of coroner would have cost him the ihayoraIty, were it not for the monu- mental blunder of his political oppo- nents. It is said that after his cleo ton as mayor he seriously consider ed the propriety of holding on to the coronership. This may not be true; it probably is not. We prefer to be- ieve that he possessed a more pro- leptic vision. Nevertheless this in- came to the public from one of the medical examiners of the county, serving under him, iwho was quoted in a Republican newspaper as saying that he had it from the corouers own lips that he did~not in tend to resign. Perchance the med ical man was mistaken and did not comprehend the real significance of the coroner's statement. However. the Farmer felt it a duty which it owed to the public to remind the cor :oner of his ante-election promise. We knew that this was one covenant which he made, that he could fulfill without needing the admonition. of others and we felt that we should aid him in doing so. This we tried to accomplish and we now desire to publicly acknowledge our thanks to the coroner, for his having kept that specific binding declaration. Of the numerous other agreements which are said to have been made and unkept we have no particular in- terest. Between them it is. But this promise to the public we felt keen interest in and we are glad that de- spite the reports to the contrary, by the Republican medical examiner of an adjacent town, in this county. 1t has been kept. And while we hold no brief for the judges whose power it Is to fill the vacancy we rather hazard the guess that the reception by them of the resignation ,missive was not altogether unwelcome.