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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The Blackfoot High School won a
clean cut victory over the Alumni
brothers in debate Friday evening at
the Methodist Church. Canadian rec
iprocity was the question for discus
sion The high school lads ON the
negative were masters of the situa-
ton from the beginning to hte end.
They out argued their older and NOR,
experienced rivals, as evidenced by
unanimous decision of the judges
There was a keen rivalry and much
enthusiasm ON both sides. The Alum
nj were represented by w. Orr Chap
man and Richard Stevens and the
high school by Kenneth Parkinson
Erbie Downing and George Darl.
The school boys feel more than
proud to have vanquished. so decid
eddy, a foe that has in all previous
contests been the victors. The de
bates held this winter have added
greatly to interests in debate and al
the same time made it possible fol
the boys to gain the necessary ex
perience to cope successfully will
finished debaters like Chapman and
Stevens
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
CARD OF THANKS.

After an all wise providence has
taken from us our husbandJ and father
after going through the SORROWS incl
dent to the death of a member of a
family, we feel deeply the kindly re-
gard of all our neighborS and friends
in OUT hour Of need, and wish to
take this method of thanking every
one who SO kindly assisted us during
the sickness and after the death of
Thomas Harvey.
Mrs. Lenette Harvey and family
Miss Dcrca Harvey.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
GRAND FATEHR'S CLOCK

March 18th, 1911, Grant Holt of
this city received an old-fashioned
wall clock from Marietta, Ohio, that
his grand father bought when Grant S
father was six years old, in 1872
Grandfather Holt used this clock
thirty seven years, after which
Grants father used it thirty-two
years. At his death he willed it to
Grant, and the clock is keeping as
good time yet as ainybody's clock.
Any and all who want to see the
clock are welcome.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
DEATH OF MISS RETTA MEcHAM.

Sunday morning at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Moroni
Mecham, occurred the death Of Miss
Retta, oldest daughter. The cause of
her death was heart disease and her
age was sixteen years. In her TAX
ing away flower of rare quality was
plucked from the home. She was one
Of the intelligent, womanly young
girls of the community, gem that
can never be replaced and Mr.. Me-
CHIN and family have a host of
friends, who join with them in their
sorrow. The funeral services were
held Wednesday morning, dnterment
taking place i'm Basalt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
EDITORS DAY IN eLAckFooT.

The city was highly honored Tues
day by several editors of the neigh
boring towns, and all came without
knowledge of the Others arrival. L.
E. Dillingham;, of the Mackay Miner,
arrived Monday night en- route to
Boise, and shook hands with the''pro-
resh' until a south bound train bore
h'm toward the capital city. Chas.
Sumner of the Idaho Falls Post.
transacted business at the court
house, and Editor Toner of the Aber-
deem Times, came in ON the afternoon
train from Pocatello, and remained
until Wednesday morning, returning
to his home over the Moreland- Aber-
deem road. The boys all looked happy
and prosperous and may the sun
always shine on both sides of their
street for they are three good scouts.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
A BUNCH OF FINE HOGS

Mrs. Fred T. Dubois shipped sever
al fine Poland China hogs to parties
residing in Idaho, during the past
week. Mrs. George Tolmie of Shell
ley received one, c. M. Gilkie Of
Burley purchased one and r. E..
ShOultZ bought two,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
ARE STARTING. OFF WELL

Pelkey Bros, who moved to Black
foot from Kansas during the winter,
have started off remarkably we'll
here, having contracts fer large
number of buildings already. These
gentlemen are hustlers and go out
after the work.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

LOST-One black horse, white
spot in forehead, one white ihiEd foot
wire cut on left knee, nip on nose,
tall and slim, weight 100 lbs. will
pay a liberal reward for any infor-
nation as to his whereabouts.
A. A. ZIEGLER,
R. F. D. l. BlackfOCt,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
CONFERENCE RATES

Via the Oregon Short Like Rail
road for April Mormon Conference.
Tickets ON sale from all points north
Of Ogden up to Spencer, Idaho, April
3rd to Sth, Inclusive, limited to April
18th. See agents for rates and fur
Their particulars. M23-3
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
WILL HOLD LARGE PUBLIC SALE

w. w. Stephens of Route 8, will
hold a public sale at his place on
April 3rd, at which time he will sell
a large number of horses, cattle and
a quantity of farming implements.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

The v. l. S. will hold its annual
election of officers at the city hall,
Tuesday, April 4th, at $3.50 p. m.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
Eggs for Sale.

Indian Runner Ducks, Pekin Ducks,
Toulouse Geese, Golden Wyandotte,
Buff Orpington Chickens. Bingham
County Nursery Company. Moot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-14
DIR. SOULE'S VIEWS
ON MEAL And SEED
Says Meal Is More Desirable
Than Seed

Atlanta, Ga, March "a In view Of
the great interest which is now be-
ing aroused throughout the South IL
the matter of intensive farming and
fertilization, an article recently pre-
pared by DR.. A N. Soule, president
of the State College If Agriculture,
on Cotton Seed Meal VS.. Seed as a
Fertilizer" will be read with inter-
est. Dr.. Soule in this article points
out the advantage of using cotton seed
meal over putting the seed in the
ground
In writing on this subject, DR.. Sou!e
says in part:
In sipte of the great advancement
which agricultural science is max
ing, many farmers still cling to the
belief that cotton seed is more desir-
able for fertilizing purposes than
the meal. This in an erroneous con-
clusion. A ton of cotton seed meal
contains about two and a third times
as much plant food as a ton of cot
ton seed. This being true, it hardly
seems reasonable that a. farmer who
often has an opportunity TO exchange
tn eseed for meal on equal terms
would hesitate to do so. Moreover, the
meal is in a form to be used for
either feed or fertilizer 1t contains
organic nitrogen, which will not
readily leach from the soil, but when
becomes available with sufficient rap
idity to supply the needs of a growing
crop. The nitrogen in the seed be-
coming more slowly available than
that in the meal, does not afford as
ready stimulus to the young plants
just after termination. which, Of
course, is a disadvantage"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-14
IT Is SACRED TO
SENATOR BACON
Always Rally to Support Of
Constitution

Washington, D. c., March 13.-Au-
gustus Ocrayius Bacon, senior senator
from Georgia, guards with jealous
care the prerogatyes of the co-ordin-
ate branch of the government Of which
he is a part. AS a prerogative guarder
The senate probably never had his
equal PunctiIiousness in such mat
ters has lot been the habit Of many
senators, particularly the newer ones,
who in their haste to get things done
frequently cut corners and do all sorts
Of irregular thihgs. 1t is Senator Ba-
cons part TO read these senators off
when they attempt to leave the beaten
path Of senatorial procedure, and shoe
them back into the middle of the
road. While Mr. Bacon might deem
it a misfortune if the senate should
do nothing at all he could not feel
that the results Of such a policy could
well be more direful than would fol-
low if the senate should do something
even the right thing-in the wrong
way. If the senate ever should get in
to the habit OF doing things hastily
and without regard to all the prece-
dents laid down, there is no telling
what wild career Of revolution and
anarchy it might find itself embarked
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-14

memory of the senators runneth not 70
the contrary-or in other words since
any hair grew on Mr. Gallinger's head
Thinking large, weighty thoughts
about the constitution did the job for
Mr.. Bacon. but what drove Mr. CAL
fingers thatch from its native heath
would not be so easy to guess, since
the constitution has not been heard Of
in New Hampshire for quite a long
spell Some people say not since the
Boston & Maine railroad was built.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-14

Pose and repose are far from good
poses for Lenten Observance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-14
knows More Than is Makers.

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Ente


Mr.. Bacon will have nothing to dol
with them. 70 matter where the rig
orous application OF the principles in
volyed leads him, Mr.. Bacon follows
unfinchfngly-even when they lead
him in a perfectly round circle back
TO where he started from.
Why He Was a Soldier.
Following thus faithfully his con-
stitutfonal convictions, Mr.. Bacon has
been led through a varied political Ca
.reer. First along, as they say in Geo--
gia, and when Mr.. Bacon was only
twenty-five years old, his convictions
led him into the Confederate army, not
because he loved to fight, for he is one
of the peacefulest men who ever tOted
a gun, but because all his careful read
ing of the constitution had not reveal
cd to him anything that seemed to
Justify General Sherman in marching
through Georgia, especially to such a
provocative tune. After the war Ba-
con went in for the law-with a prop
er admixture of politics-and along IN
the seventies the people Of Macon
took notice" and sent him to the leg
islature, where he served them four
teen years. Having kept the Georgia
| legislature successfully in the consti-
tutional path all those years, it seem
ed proper and fitting to the legislature
that he should try his hand on the
United States senate. They felt that it
would be selfish to keep Mr.. Bacon all
10 themselves. particularly when the
senate appeared to be in need Of d
course in constitutional law, and SO
early in the eighties they elected Ba-
con to the senate and have been reel
Getting him ever since.
4 Head Devoid of Hair.
Few senator's are more constant in
their attendance upon the senate or
take part in the debates more fire.
quently than the senator from Geor-
gia Mr.. Bacon does not mean to be
cap-ious, but he desires that the record
be kept straight. Therefore, Mr.. Presi-
dent, he rises to ask the distinguished
senator on the other side if he really
meant what he said, or, if, on mature
reflection, he does not desire to modify
his expressions. With all due respect
for the senator from Georgia, the dis
tinguished senator on the other side
will let his remarks stand just as he
made them. Very well, Mr.. President,
then Mr.. Bacon will be compelled to.
make a few remarks himself He hal
not intended to take any part in the
debate, but in view of what has been
said he does not feel that it would BIZ
consistent with his duty as a senator
from a great and sovereign state to
sit still and allow to pass unchalleng-
ed a statement which absolutely con-
troverts a great and fundamental law
laid down by the constitution itself.
Mr. Bacon shares with Mr.. Calm
ger of New Hampshire the distinction
of having the shinest dome in the SEN
ate. No hair has grown on Mr. Ba-
cons head since the time when the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-14

Mr.. Bacon will have nothing to do
with them. No matter where the rig
orous application OF the principles in
volved leads him, Mr. Bacon follows
acknowledgement when they lead
him in a perfectly round circle back
TO where he started from.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-10-07

committee discharged and the
sum Of twenty dollars ordered
paid to G.. G. Armand out of the
'3rd Ward internal improvement
funds. Motion carried.
Motion by MI. Lanclos-
That the sum Of one hundred
dollars be appropriated out of the
3rd Ward funds, for the purpose
of digging the canal at Coulee
Rouge so as to drain the public
road in said neighborhood; and
further, that a committee COM
posed Of Messrs. G. Deker1egand,
Joseph Meche and Francois Marks
be appointed to sell contract to
lowest bidder and receive same
when completed.
Messrs. Durio, Lanclos, Doucet,
A. Fontenot and Clopton, voting
yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Lanclos-
That the sum of forty dollars
be appropriated out of the 3rd
ward funds to dig a canal from
the public road at J. Robins to
the pasture Of J. Oliviers, so as
to drain the public road in said
neighborhood, resolved further,
that a committee composed Of
Messrs. Numa Caille, Alceste
Arnaud, Maurice Bergeron,
Joseph Olivier and Louis Noel,
be appointed to sell contract to
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-10-07

and to be heard by the Govern
ment before any changes are
made in its outlet or otherwise;
and
Whereas, it is the overWhelmn-
ing sentiment among the people
of this parish and particularly Of
those living in the section
through which said Bayou Cour-
tableau runs and which it has
served in the past both as a great
drain and as a waterway, that
it's outlet to the Atchafalaya
River should never be closed,
but should be cleared and opened
as it formerly was so as to give a
free outlet into that great stream
through which it's waters may
rapidly be carried away in the
manner intended by nature, and
through which it's shipping may
once more be carried on to the
markets in the lower portion of
the State and particularly to New
Orleans and the Gulf; and
Whereas, after careful exami-
nation among the citizens of this
Parish the members of this body
from every portion thereof have
found it's citizens in a over
whelmning majority opposing
this projected diversion of the
waters Of the Courtableau into
the Teche both by personal ap-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-10-07

peals and by petitions, and par
ticularly those citizens living
along or near the banks of said
Bayou Courtableau whose petit
tons are hereto attached, and
which we endorse and approve;
Now therefore, be it resolved,
That this body does hereby de-
clare its opposition to and protest
against said projected damning
of the Courtableau and diversion
of its waters, in connection with
the scheme for the improvement
of Bayou Teche or for any other
purpose, and does hereby petition
and urge the officers and authori-
ties of the National Government
having such matters under their
supervision to decline and refuse
to impose upon the citizens of
this parish the injustice of di-
verting the waters of their water
way and drain from the course
intended for it by nature, and in
stead of so doing, to remove the
Instructions at its mouth and
give it a free and unrestricted
outlet into the Atchafalaya River
50 that it may give service once
more as a great waterway and
also carry off its own waters and
those of its tributary streams
with greater facility and less
danger of overflow from their be-
ing retarded by said distractions:
Be it further resolved, that a
copy of this preamble and reso-
utions be forwarded to the
honorable Board of Engineers
Z
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-10-07

for Rivers and Harbors, at No.
3O7-310 Colorado Building, at
Washington, D. c., and respect
fully submitted for their con-
sideration.
Adopted Oct. End, 1911.
w. F. CL0PTON, President.
Attest: J. J. HEALEY, Clerk.
Motion by DR.. Clopton, Sec
onded by Mr.. Lanclos-
That the whole subject matter
pertaining to the above resolu-
ton be tabled.
Mr. Doucet called for the yeas
and nays.
Messrs. Lanclos and DR.. Clop-
ton voting yes.
Messrs. Durio, st. Cyr, Daley,
Doucet and A. Fontenot voting
no.
Motion to table lost.
A vote on the original motion
was then taken which resulted
as follows:
Messrs. St. Cyr, Durio, Daley,
Doucet and Acduel Fontenot,
voting yes.
Messrs. Lanclos and Clopton,
voting no.
Original motion carried.
To the Honorable President and
Members of the Police Jury.
Gentlemen: We, the under
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-10-07

lowest bidder and receive work
when completed. Messrs. Durio,
Lanclos, Clopton, Doucet and A.
Fontenot voting yes. Motion
carried.
On motion of Mr.. Daley.
The Police Jury resolved itself
into a committee of the whole to
examine and approve claims.
Mr.. Daley in the chair.
NJ L Swords, conveying
prisoner to pen, mile
age, etc. S Is 70
NJ L Swords, attendance
on court of appeal, 8
days. Is 90
C M Fitzpatrick, sheriff,
arresting, Ed Wright,
turnkey fees, etc. 90
NJ L Swords, arresting,
Leonce Charles at Rayne
mileage, etc. Is AZ
NJ L Swords, feeding pri-
sioners from Sept. 5, to
Oct. 2. 179 SIS
O E Langley, arresting &
conveying, John Brown
from Eunice to Ope, 48O
Cumberland Tel, Co., SER
vice, clerks office, 3 90
R E Smith, conveying pri-
sioners from Morrow to
Opelousas 90
City of Ope. Water &
Lights, Jail 935
City of Ope. Water &
Continued on..page 81
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-10-07

signed committee appointed to
examine statement of the ST.
Landry State Bank, fiscal agent,
beg leave to report that we have
examined said statement and
found same correct, and recon-
mend that a warrant be issued to
said fiscal agent for the sum of
one hundred and ninety-one and
63-100 dollars for salary interest
month of September, 1911.
J. E. DALEY,
THEO. DOUCET,
Committee.
Motion by MI. Lanclos-
That the above report be &C
cepted and a warrant ordered is
sued to said fiscal agent as per
committee report. Motion car
ried.
On motion of Mr.. Doucet-
The Police Jury adjourned un-
til tomorrow morning at $50
o'clock.
Oct. 3rd, 1911.
The Police Jury met pursuant
to adjournment.
Present: DR.. Clopton, Presi-
Messrs. Durio, Lanclos,
Doucet, Acduel Fontenot, Daley
and St. Cyr.
Motion by Mr.. Lanclos-
That the report of committee
appointed to sell the contract to
dig the ditch on the north side of
road leading to Numa He
be received and accepted.
HE-S=
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-10-07

I1ta -|I0,fWU.VU
Respectfully submitted,
j. E. DALEY,
JOS. II. ST. CYR,
ID. DURIO,
Committee on Budget.
Adopted 0ct. 2, 1911.
w r. Gl.oPT0N, President,
J.J. HEAiET, Clerk.
On motion of Mr.. Doucet
Duly seconded and carried.
Be it resolved, That ii accord
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-10-07
by Mr.. Doucet-

Jury OF the Parish OF st. Landry,
State of Louisiana, in regular
session convened at Opelousas,
Louisiana, this End day of Octo-
Der, 1911.
That whereas certain reports
have been sent to the newspapers
and to the Board of Engineers
for Rivers and Harbors of the
United States, purporting to
emenate from this Parish and
representing that the citizens of
this parish have withdrawn their
objections to the proposed damn
ing of Bayou Courtableau near
Port Barre and at its mouth, so
as to divert it's waters from en-
tering the Atchafalaya River as
by nature they should freely do,
and to thereby force most of
said waters into the Bayou Teche,
in connection with a scheme for
the proposed Improvement of the
latter stream; and
Whereas, the said Bayou Cour-
tableau lies wholly within the
limits of the Parish of st. Lam
dry and has been and still should
be its most useful water route as
well as the principal outlet for
its drainage, and the people OF
this parish are therefore more
interested in its maintenance and
in any matters affecting it than
any other people of this State.
and have a greater natural right
to voice what should be done for
Improvement, If anything,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-14
SkOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

Hiss Florence Gordon went Friday
to Waterville for visit with relatives
Mrs. F. o. Sawyer has recently
returned from a visit with her sister
in Dexter.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Foss of Athens
were in town Monday calling on rela-
tiyes.
Arthur Jewett of Fogg's Drug store
was calling on friends in Fairfield
Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Green and Mrs. Fred
Tuscan went to Waterville the first of
the present week.
Sunshine Society will hold a cake and
apron sale at Opera house, Thursday
Dec. 81. A number of Xmas gifts also
Miss Ruth Marden of Madison was
in town Monday leaving here for Pres
que Isle where she is to take a course
at the Normal school.
At the morning service in the Island
Avenue Congregational church the
pastor next Sunday will preach on
Life in Two Worlds
Mrs. Eva NJ. Greene will assist Mrs
G. L. Kincaid in her manicuring par
Tors afternoons. ForenoCns or even.
ings by appointment
Word comes from G. w Nash who
went to California in October that
he has just finished planting his gar
den. The letter bore the date of Nov.
Of.
The members of the Epworth league
connected with the NJ. f. church held
a pleasant social last Friday evening
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine
Emerson.
The ladies who were contestants in
the candle pin contest which came to
a close at Thanksgiving and which was
won by Miss Mildred Keene held a very
enjoyable banquet at THE Oxford" last
Thursday night. The menu which was
in charge of Caterer |. B. Pollard was
very excellent one and included the
following dainties: Mock bisque soup,
boiled halibut, roast turkey, mashed
potatoes. peas, orange fritters, lemon
glace, Waldorf salad, Parker House
rolls, Queen olives, ice cream, cake
and coffee. The ladies in attendance
were Mrs. c. H. Tilton, Mrs. C. H.
Smith, Mrs. w E. Hackett, Mrs. Guy
Conant, IIrs. Derne Greene, Mrs. Ed.
Whiting, Mrs. B. A. McCoombs, Miss
Edna Porter, Miss Mildred Keene Miss
Vera Bearce, Miss Allie Goodrich, Miss
Anna Kennedy, Miss Grace Merrill,
Miss Mae Mitchell, Miss Theresa
Coyne, Miss Thurza Mcdonald.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-14

The Woman's Home Mission
airy society will meet Friday after
noon at o'clock at the home of Mrs
l. ]. Smith, Madison Ave. The nom
bers of the society are to pack a bar
rel for the Deaconess Home in Port
land and contributions of any kind OF
clothing or supplies for the poor are
asked for
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-14

Manley T. Holt of Hinckley was at
the NJ. c. station here Monday loading
cattle for the Brighton stock markets.
Mr.. Holt had picked up IS head of
sturdy cattle in this and surrounding
towns the size of some of which was
enormous. One yoke of oxen were
reported as weighing 1900 lbs. An
other pair, 400 lbs while several
other fine looking specimens it was
thought would average about 300
lbs. to the yoke. Two COW kind that
Mr.. Holt was much pleased with were
four year old steer which would
probably tip the scales around 1900
lbs. and a four year old heifer which
MIR. Holt had raised and which he
thought was equally as heavy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-14

Dance in Heselton hall tonight.
Tickets Goo per couple
A IS up stairs rent North St; a So
rent Court st. Apply to Ira A Norton
Embroidered articles and hand
painted pins may be found at Miss
Townes.
Many new subjects in those beauti-
full Sawyer prints, priced from 35c to
$500 at Bucknams.
Always the leader in a choice gift
are those Sawyer prints at Buchanan s
See the new subjects.
Calendars given away at the Bull
Moose Cigar store No advertising
on front, ask about them.
Meerchaum, Rriar and Calabash
Pipes. Choice selection at lowest
prices at Bull Moose Cigar Store, next
Foggs Drug store.