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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
CURIOUS BITS
OF HISTORY
BY A. w. Macy.
A STRENUOUS LOVER.

When William Of Normandy
was a youth Of nineteen no fell
violently in love with his cous-
In Matilda, daughter Of the
Duke Of Flanders. The young
lady, however, did not reclpro-
cate his affection with equal ar
dor. though she seems to have
entertained = kindly feeling for
him. She kept him waiting for
seven long years, and would not
give him . final answer. Tho
suspense was very trying to
one Of Williams lnpetuous tenn
permanent, and no finally deeid-
cd to bring matters TO 4 crisis.
Meeting her In the street one
day, In Company with some Of
her friends, no seized her and
threw her in the mud, with dis
astrous results to both her dig
nifty and her fine clothes. So
Inundated was she, so the
story goes, that she consented
to become his wife without fur
ther delay.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
Conference and State Fair.

Salt Lake, October %. Reduced
rates via Oregon Short Line. Tickets
ON sale from all points north of Og-
den except in Montana, October LIST
to 7th, inclusive, limited to October
18th. From Ogden and points south,
October End to 8th, inclusive, limit
October 18th. See agents for rates
and further particulars. S28-2t
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
A-Shaped Coop.

pieces nailed on the front side are
three inches apart. Ordinarily a
coop of this kind is made with a
floor, although this is not absolutely
necessary. If 1t is not floored care
must be taken to have it placed where
water will not enter in case of heavy
rains.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05

Cold roast mutton should be diced
and placed In a saucepan with good
pint of green peas, one head of let
tuce torn into shreds, sufficient gravy
to moisten and a good seasoning.
Simmer for half an hour and serve
With an accompaniment of boiled rice.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
Wood Construction
is Positively Best

| for any man building a home
in "a growing community like
| ours because of the likely
| changes that will occur as our
city grows and spreads out.
Who knows that the resident
district today will not be the
| business district ten or fifteen
years hence. Every city of
any size has passed through
this same thing and those who
were wise enough to build
frame houses were in position
to realize handsomely off the
sale of their lot and still have
a nice sum left after moving
| their home farther out-say
nothing of the satisfaction of
not having to live forever in a
| business section isolated from
| their friends who kept pace
| with the city. No matter where
you build we want to talk these
| things over with you and tell
you what we know about lum-
Der.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
COOP FOR HENS AND CHICKS
Common A-Shaped Affair is Easily
Constructed and Can Be Mace
Without Any Floor.

The accompanying illustration
shows common A-shaped coop used
for hen and chickens. 1t is quickly
and easily made, says the Homestead.
AS shown in the illustration it is three
feet wide, two feet from front to
back and two feet high The cross.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
Useless Effort.

There isn't much use asking human
ity to bow before a great sacrifice
when they constantly are prostrating
themselves before enormous wealth.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
China Chilo.

Copyright. 1911. by Joseph B. Bowles.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-14

The annual supper and business meet
ing of the Baptist church was held last
evening and was well attended. Rev
Roa f. Hunt of Sheburne Falls made an
address. his subject being THE place
and power of the world" 1t was very
interesting and the speaker made many
apt illusions which impressed his hearers.
Following the supper the reports of the
various officers were read and these off,
GERS were elected. all having served dur
ing the past year and several for many
years: Deacons for three years, ], f.
Hall, C. S. Hopkins; trustees for three
years, A. f. Boynton, W. b. Smith;
clerk, f. S. knight; treasurer, A. L..
Harris collector, Il. ], Eddy auditor, II,
+. C. Toedt members of the prudential
committee, Mrs. Lucy A. Cox, Mrs. A.
w. ]. wilkins. The treasurer's report
showed that the total amount raised for
current expenses during the year was
$3933.51. and the year closed with all
bills provided for. The woman's society
and two classes of women in the Bible
school contributed $500 to the church
repair fund. In addition to this $l5SS, 80
was given toward the work of denomi-
national missionary societies and other
objects i'm which the church Is interested,
| The total for all objects was s59Sl.sl.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-14
FREDERIC |. SWIFT,

Frederic Irwin Swift, one of the most
widely known young men of Brattleboro,
who had filled a large place in many
helpful activities in the community more
than 20 years. died In his Green street
home shortly before 8 o'clock Wednesday
morning. He had been i'll a month, first
with tonsilits, next with neuritis, and
finally acute brigths disease developed,
causing his death
Mr.. Swift lacked but two weeks OF
being A years old. having been born ii
Wilmington April 20, 1867, son of DR.
Flavius j. and Fannie f. (Ballou) Swift
His father was a prominent physician
and on his mothers side he was a direc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-14
SALVATION ARMY NOTES.

Services will be held in the hall In
the Retting building as follows: Sum
day at II a. m. Sunday school; p. m.
Christian praise service; p, m, revival
service. Week days, every night except
Tuesday at p. m. All are welcome.
A rummage sale will be had in three
or four weeks and Captain Perrett is
very anxious to have a good stock of
goods and therefore asks those who
would like to contribute clothing or
saleable goods to telephone 1872 or write
No. Elm street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-14

Mi-o-na stomach tablets will put and
keep your stomach In fine shape. They
stop stomach distress. sourness, belch-
ing and heartburn in five minutes. They
Danish Indigestion. Wilfred F. Root
guarantees them. so cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-14

The women OF the Universallst church
will hold an Easter sale and eggetalre
Saturday, April 10, from $50 to s p, m,
The sale will consist of cake, candy,
aprons. fancy articles, Easter novelties
and flowers. Afternoon tea will be served
at $40 o'clock and supper at o'clock
upon the European plan. At the supper
eggs will be cooked to order In many
appetizng ways. A cordial invitation is
extended to everybody.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-14

II you own a Hyomei inhaler you can
buy a bottle of Hyomei for only 80 cents
Guaranteed by Wilfred F. Root for
catarrh coughs, colds Group and asthma,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-14
Gbe l)ermmt 1pbonit.
TEN PAGES
ANNOUNCER ENTs.

Easter Cards, Easter Letters and Sou
venirs at Clapp s. Jones's. 13-tf
Toilet articles made by California Per-
fume Co. Mrs. Florence Switzer agent
Canal street. Write, or telephone 32-13.
Many new and desirable goods suit
able for Easter gifts received this week
at H. II. THOMPSON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-14
BRATTLEBORO.

The annual meeting of the Woman's
Exchange will be held in the rest room
Monday afternoon at $50. a large at
tendance is desired.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
QUESTIONS OF LIFE

Are fully and properly answered in
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser by R. v. Pierce, M. d. AS a
result of knowing the laws of health
and nature, happy marriages are sure
to follow. Ignorance leads to misery
and hl-health. All the knowledge a
young man or woman, wife or daugh-
ter should have, is contained in this
big Home Doctor Book, containing
1908 pages with engrayings and color
ed plates, and bound in lcoth, (nearly
100000 copies formerly sold for $3.50
each) is sent Free to any one sending
81 one-cent stamps to prepay cost of
wrapping and postage. There are no
conditions to this offer and the read
er must not associate this book with
the advertising pamphlets prepared by
quacks throughout the country. Ad-
dress. 662 Washington st., Buffalo,
New York.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
In Every Part of Land All Trades and
caIlings are Organizing
for Protection.

Washington, Sept. 21.-With a
steady tread, the un-organized work
ers of the land are marching to join
the army OF organized labor. Since
the last report the following new I'M
ions have been organized: Ashville,
Tenn, Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers and Building Trades Council,
Middleport, O., International Assoc!a-
ton Of Car Workers, Laborers Pro-
tectivez Union, Machinists Helpers
Union; Muskogee, Okla. Trades and
Labor Council; Shawnee, Okla, In
ternational Union of Steam Engineers;
Memphis, Tenn, Federal Labor I'm
ion; Paris, Tex, Plumbers, Gas &
Steam Filters Union, International
Association of Retail Clerks, Inter
national Printing Pressmen's Union,
International Brotherhood of Black
smiths, International Brotherhood Of
Book Binders; Spokane, Wash, Meat.
Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America; Parkersburg, w. Va.
Amalgamated Association of Street
Railway Employees, international
Brotherhood Of Teamsters, Chauffeurs,
StaIblemen & Helpers, American
Brotherhood Of Cement Workers;
Fon Du Lac, Wis, Bar Tenders Inter
national League of America; Gait,
Ont, international Hod Carriers and
Building Laborers' Union Of America:
Guelph, Ont United Brotherhood Of
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
Still They Come

Carpenters and Joiners of America;
Hamilton, Ont, American Brotherhood
of Cement Workers; Lethbridgc, AL
berta, Journeymen Tailors' Union of
America; Moncton, N. B., Information
al Brotherhood of Teamste"s. Chat
feurs, Stablemen' and Helpers Nj
agra Falls, Ont, United Br 0therhocd
of Carpenters and ,Joiners of America:
Meadville, Pa, American Brotherhood
of Cement Workers; Sacramento, Cal,
Laborers' PROTECTIVE linton: East St.
Louis, ILL.,, Steam Filters Union;
Wheaton, ILL.,, International Brother
hood Of Electrical Workers. Joliet,
ILL.,, Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen of Norsh. America,
Retail Clerks International Protec-
tive Association; Streator, Ill, Inter
national Hold Carriers, & Building La
borers' Union of America; Springfield,
ILL.,, International Brotherhood Of
Bookbinders; Pontiac, Mich, Inter
national Union Of the United Brewery
Workmen, International Molders In
ion Of North America, International
Carriage & Wagon Workers Union.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
Go11lpers Endorses
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in the audience. and as deafening
roar OF approval went up, the speaker
smiled and nodded at the enthusiastic
crowd that surrounded him.
Job Hartman was given great
ovation and the crowd insisted on
speech at the close of which the So
cialist candidate was given another
innovation.
Prospects for the election of the
workers ticket are growing brighter
every day. The so-called good govern
ment administration has disguised the
people in general and the persecution
Of the workers has caused organized
labor and Socialists to draw together
for political action.
Nearly every night Socialists hold
big meetings in Labor Temple, and
the education of the workers is car
ried out with create are. There is an
unprecedented demand for Socialist
books, pamphlets and periodicals. Over
$50, 900 pieces of literature are distri-
buted every week. One weekly leaf
let entitled THE Coming Victory" has
reached a circulation of 100000, and
on some occasions there is q demand
for an even greater number.
This activity is thoroughly frighten-
ing the opponents Of labor. The seven
candidates for council are union men
and only a few professional men on
the ticket are not members Of unions.
The candidates and others are max
ing about 80 speeches in halls each
week and scores of factory doors and
street meetings are being held. The
number of meetings win be increased
until the end of the campaign.
Reports to Campaign headquarters
indicate Hartman is almost certain of
election. and with him the entire coun-
Gil with the possibility Of number Of
other officials.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
ATTEMPT TO NULLIFY
PRISON LABOR LAW

-Gk--
Washington, Sept. 21.-The case OF
the Hoge-M Montgomery Co., VS.. Char
les L. Daugherty as commissioner of
labor, was heard by Judge Cotteral of
the U. S. Circuit Court alst week.
This case involves the constitutional
ity Of the Oklahoma statute, passed
two years ago, requiring that all con-
vict-made goods be branded or marked
before being offered for sale in the
state.
The Commissioner of Labor notified
all dealers Of the provisions of the
statue and warned them that prose
cutions would follow in cases of VIC
lation.
The Hdge-Montgomery Mfg. Co.,
which manufactures shoes in the Ken
lucky penitentiary at Frankfort, hav-
ing contract for the labor of about
800 convicts, thereupon prayed for an
injunction to restrain the commission
er from proceeding with the enforce
ment of the law, on the ground that
the statue was an infringement on
the jurisdiction Of the national gov
eminent over interstate commerce.
The argument before Judge Cotteral
was on motion to make the injunc-
ton permanent.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
Belmont Assembly
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have representative of the Assem- :
bly, visit such merchants in company
with representative of the Clerks.
The chairman of the legislative COM
.mittee was so instructed.
Selling on Sunday.
The Clerks Union reported that
Simon Behr, conducting dry goods
and millinery store adjoining the B. &
o. depot was selling goods on Sunday,
thus violating the agreement with the
clerks and violating the state law.
Sol Edwards Monument.
Fraternal Delegate Frank Gottz
brought up the matter Of the unveil-
ing of the monument Of Sol Edwards
in Martins Ferry, October 1st., and
considerable surprise was manifested
that the Assembly had received no in
vitation to participate. The matter Of
participation was held inabeyance
pending such invitation.
Assembly Notes. -,
President Snyder was able to wear
an uncut shoe for the first time in
twelve weeks.
Secretary Geo. w. Pyle was at his
desk again, having returned from an
extensive trip through the south and
west.
Some of the officers were absent.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21

jacks, who assaulted all who dared to
go near the plants. Riots ensued, the
government sent the militia, and
every shop was guarded at the point
of the bayonet.
Still the strikers stood firm and
Governor Carroll came to Muscatine
and brought about a settlement that
gave the workers the right to see
their product weighed, providing for
the posting Of schedules in every shop,
and for the protection of the workers
against discrimination.
Under the provisions of this agree
ment work was resumed on May 4, but
in few days the employers began to
violate every clause of it.
On August 81, the button makers,
driven to desperation, declared a
strike at one of the plants, and 900
were locked out by their employers.
Those still at work agreed to pay five
per cent. of their earning for the sup
port of those on strike and locked out,
and the employers Immediately re-
taliated by reducing the working days
to four days a week in the shops still
IN operation.
The plants are again surrounded by
regular and special police. Girl
pickets are being arrested and hur-
ried before a police judge, VINO re-
fuses a trial by jury. and another call
has been sent to Governor Carroll for
the services of the militia.
Men and women are still on the
picket line and all efforts of the au-
thorities and the employers have
failed TO break the spirit of the strik-
ers, who are determined to keep up
the conflict until their rights are
recognized.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21

into the benefit fund, out of which is
paid the benefits of the striking girls
and the cost of conducting the present
strike against the Woolwortli and 10
cent store. While tickets win 10
placed on sale, only desirable LIS
will be admitted, and the affair will
be in strict keeping with the most
refined.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
Market Auditorium
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been appealed to, on the theory that.
as he admitted, he raised the money
to build the Auditorium, he has in
fluence enough to see that the build
ing contracts are let to firms employ
ing Union Labor.
The sentiment of Organized Labor
is united on this proposition. Labor
always regrets trouble, but If the
open-shop brigade intend this for a
test case, they will find battle royal,
and one that will not end with the
completion of the auditorium.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
ToILERs NEEp NOT APPLY

Washington, Sept 21.-Another phil
anthropy has blown up Forest Hill
Garden, the Utopian Village now near
ing completion by Russell Sage Foun-
dalton, viii not be an abiding place
for poor toilers. The trustees have
decided So The Scriptural saying:
.sTo him that hath shall be given, -
holds true In this case.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
coMPERs TALKS
WITH M'NAMARAS

Washington, Sept 81. The Nc
Namara brothers saw and talked with
President Gompers of the A. y. of
L. on September II. Accompanied by
Clarence barrow and Joseph Scott, at
torneys for the McNamaras. the labor
chief called at the county JAN and
held conference with the impris-
oned men.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
WAGES INCREASED in IRELAND

WAGES INCREASED TN IRELAND
Belfast, Ire, Sept. 21.-Twenty-ive
hundred wood workers employed in
the ship yards at Belfast have secured
an increase in wages. They also re-
ceived guarantee that there would
be no reduction in the rate of wages
for 5 years.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21

Hodcarriers at st. Cloud. Mimi,
have secured an increase Of Is cents
a day.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21

Patronize the advertisers Of this
paper. They are your friends.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-09-21
Struggle Renewed
At Muscatine

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Arizona republican., 1911-08-20
ELECTED NEW LIBRARIAN.

meeting OF the board of directors
of the Mesa Public Library and Free
Reading Room Association was held
Friday evening for the purpose of
selecting a new librarian. Miss Doris
Robertson having resigned To- get in
readiness for the opening of school.
,she having been selected as one Of
the teachers during the coming school
year The board selected Miss Anna
Hall for the place and she Will be
gin her work at once. The ladies'
also decided to give an ice cream and
cake social on the lawn of the Mesa
Alhambra hotel. next Saturday even
ing for the benefit Of the library
fund. Many Of the members Of the
association are behind in their dues
and it will be part of the new libra
rian's work to collect in the funds. as
1T is hoped to secure many new
books during the coming winter.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-20

This is a broad claim to make, but
the Scholl Foot Eazer" eases feet,
provides absolute means of foot com
fort
When the arch of the foot is not
properly supported-and the modern
shoe does not give this required sup
port-the feet tire and ache and pain
and become feverish and then there
is a twitching and a seeming strain
on the limbs. and frequently feeling
of fatigue over the whole body.
The arch of the foot, where the
bodys weight is carried. needs a rest
THE SCHOLL "FOOT-EAZER"
supports the arch or instep and takes
away all muscular strain, equalizing
the weight and bearing.
Made of German Silver springs,
leather covered. Self-adjusting to any
foot. Can be changed from one pair
Of shoes to another and can be worn
with comfort by anyone.
Women who do homework, or clerks
In stores or offices, or anyone whose
occupation requires them to do much
standing or walking should buy a pair
of "Foot-Eazers" today.
You cannot have restful feet until
you do wear them.
All sizes, for men and women. Price
$500 per pair.
Endorsed by Physicians-by People
who wear them. For sale by
SHIRLEY e. SHIRLEY.
SO East Adams ST.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-20
NEW CLERK AT CONGER'S.

Miss Pearl Bond has been engaged
to assist at the Emporium, G. w.
Conger's store on west Main street
Mr. Conger did not expect to have to
add to his clerical force until after
September first, but the trade has
been increasing so fast of late that
it was necessary to call in Miss Bond
Fall goods are being received by
the merchants and the fall trade is
opening unusually early. That is
largely due no doubt to the fact that
the public schools will open soon
and mothers are getting their chill
dren ready for the opening. When
MIR. Conger established the Emporium
so far down Main street, il was free
ly predicted that he would have to
close or move within three months.
Instead of moving. he says that trade
has been constantly increasing. two
extra clerks now being needed where
at first one could handle the business.
This would indicate that hard times"
is more a matter of imagination than
of fact, so far as Mesa is concerned.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-20
DAVID JAMES RECOVERING

Word from Mrs. VIM. +. James is
to the effect that her son. David
James, who was stabbed at Kingman
on August 9Th, is recovering and
viii be able to return to Mesa with
her within a few days David was
working at Kingman, living in one
of the miners cabins there. when
Mexican entered one evening and
demanded that the young man permit
him to build a fire and make coffee
The hour was late and the Mexican
was about half drunk at the time
His request was denied and David
ordered him from the house. The
Mexican refused to leave and hot
words ensued. Then David attempted
TO eject him. the Mexican pulled an
ugly knife and slashed him across the
chest. The cut extended from near
the left shoulder to the abdomen. cut
ting a cash that exposed the heart
and liver to view. 1t was supposed
that the injury would prove fatal,
but the boy was sewed up and is fast
recovering. Mrs. James. his mother.
and Mrs. Levi Clifford, his sister
both of whom reside at Mesa. went
to kingman and have been nursing
the injured man The Mexican was
bound over to the grand jury and
will have his trial next month.