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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

. bisanis&, has annoaunJced that he win
tomorrow sthnow himself on the nasrcy
OF the contt, and cpnle1ss everything
Henry Clay Beatty removed any 1in-
gering doubt that any enc had Of his
guilt before he went to the gallows.
Altogether. the criminal classes, when
driven to extremity at least. are real
izing that frank confession is good for
the soul" and prefer prison life with
the burden of guilty secret off their
consciences. rather than the chance OF
liberty or the gallows that goes with
fight to the bitter end.
1t Is gratifying. too, If the attorneys
chosen or appointed to defend these
men are realizing that they have an
obligation to the people and to the law
as well as to the prisoner. and that
their duty may be performed by bring
Ing out the truth and securing what
mercy they may for their client, rather
than by making q sensational fight to
defeat the ends OF justice and save a
guilty man from punishment for his
crime.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
One on Mamma.

One on Mamma.
Two little girls during thoF Christ
n1astide feasting the other day were,
confronted with the problem of se- !;
lecting choice from two, apples,o one: :
apple much bigger and redder than
the other. The mother, OF the little
girl who was the hostess OF the mo
ment. was trying to have her decide
to give the finer apple to the visiting
little neighbor. your papa" she
said, "is a gentleman. you know, and
always generous and kind to every
body You know very. well that II II
were father he would give this nice
big rosy apple to Maggie and take
the other for himself. You are fathers
little girl. aren't you! You want p.
do Gust what father would. don't
EmhRz " MING SAs 1visanfJ'
trouhied,rbut- she chung tor the big ap.'
pie. ~ Amt fathers little girl. ;" she
argued. logically but not fiatterfne1y:
I'm your little girl" The mother:
however, Is one who can very safely
tall this story on herself,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
WORST OF WASTE.
Huntington HaMkeye.l

There is certain amount OF ob1ec-
ton to permanent improvement OF the
country roads. We are gravely IN
formed that we can not stand such inn
provernents, and that the cost would be
ruinous.
AS if we had not heard that COM
plant In every city in Iowa that has
substituted permanent for temporary
improvements. Thirty or even twenty
five years ago. there were, few perma-
nept improvements in the towns OF
Iowa. Lumber was cheap. If a chasm
was to be bridged. a wooden trestle
was thrown over it, and after a few
years that was replaced by another.
Wooden walks were. the rule every
where, and what did it matter if a walk
lasted few years only? There was
plenty of lumber and 1t was cheap.
And by and by some one began to do
"a little figuring. Say town was fifty
years old. Enormous sums had been
spent for all sorts of temporary I'M
provements, and yet the town was un-
improved. Here and there mudholes
in the streets had been filled by
dumping a few loads OF broken rock
into the holes. When the suggestion
came that we build permanently. there
came wall. The richest merchants IN
the towns, the bankers and the big
property owners feared that paving.
permanent walks, sewers, ETC.. would
bankrupt the town and it was uphill
work at first. But after the first per-
manent Improvements had been In
stalled. the benefits proved so great
as compared with the cost, that every
body favored more permanent I'M
provements. r'E
The country roads are going to be
made real roads some day. 1t is only a
question of time. And surely. when
land IS passing the 5000 mark there
can be no further danger of the con-
fiscation of the land. in order that per-
manent improvements may be made
and paid for. The land owner himself
does not always realize how land has
gone up, and how the modern farmer
needs the very best Of roads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
HOLDEN AN EXPERIMENT.
{OBrien County Bell.1

It is very surprising to US that any
one should seriously advocate the can
didacy of Mr.. Holden. the corn expert,
in opposition to that OF Hon. George
w. Clarke, the present lieutenant gov
ernor. There is nothing to be said
against Mr.. Holden personally, and he
has done much to advance the agricul-
tural interests of the state along GER
tain lines. but there is nothing to show
that he has any real fitness for gov
ernor. On the other hand, Mr.. Clarke
is admitted to be entirely equipped and
qualified for the office of governor He
fully understands the job. With Mr..
Holden it would be an experiment, at
best. Why refuse Clarke Job for
which he is well qualified to make
room for Holden, who is not2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
Topics of the Times

or all that is best Iowa affords the
warmest summers. the finest and long
est falls and the coolest winters Iowa
has bushel baskets full Of weather
records from the green classes to the
all aged stakes
Anyway if the 400 is little chilly to
Madeline Force Astor, she has that
good old s3.OO0,o0o left What's little
thing like 400 against three millions
Greater Iowa isn't an idea. it's a
fact. and has been a growing fact for
many years. And the way to keep it
growing greater is to keep on showing
the good common sense which is re-
sponsible for the whole thing.
Being pretty we'll convinced that
is considering whether or not 1t would
be confscatory to take it away from
him.
Mr.. Harmon is crying out for 'just
one hour OF Andrew Jackson" Is this
an attempt to divert to himself those
democrats who are still voting solidly
for Jackson?
Says the Isobar to the Isotherm:
DO you know the 1socryme:
The party that marks the coolest
cold
In any old winter time?"
| Says the Isotherm to the Isobar;
| Il am glad that I do not.
! Because the weather he's handing
| Is Isocryminal. What?
| New York Tribune.
| The Oregon Agricultural College, at
Corvallis. Ore, is Boosting Of the first
course in highway chemistry that has
ever been offered in any college in the
world. Professor John Fulton, of the
chemistry department. has taken this
step as result of the increased de-
mand for good roads. The course in
cludes both physical and chemical
tests of tars, bituminous products
asphalts and all mixtures such as
sands. grayels, rocks and other in
sgredients OF the modern Highway
FConcrete testing and tests OF the ex-
posure- and weather, will form an i'm.
portant part OF the work, as will also
the chemical study Of surface protec.
ton, such as viscous oils.
l. -
Full again. Wonbat? thought 20,
turned over a new leaf"
well, the darned thing blew back
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
building for Archives.

In other countries, 6 notably Great
Britain: and France, the national
archives are most carefully kept. But
we need not go abroad for inspira-
ton as to the proper manner of han
ding documents. The thousands who
daily frequent the numerous public
libraries throughout the United States
must realize the Importance OF hav-
ing accurate and authentic intorma-
ton ION tap" All OF them must at
some time or other have studied the
history of their country, which OF
necessity is based largely upon ma
tional documents. This demand.
therefore. for the construction OF .
national archive building is neither
more nor less than a plea for the
preservation OF American history.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
seREpApE M,o sEEpcoRN.

Ex-senator Lafayette Young, who
you'd renew the severed bond which
Snco united him with the senate and
~ United States treasury. is cam
Saiening in advance, going about Iowa
koGktng what support he may devour.
carries swsssssh him vocalist over
Shooe o6fice arises speculation and
ssoue inqutfy. It II ~ the lion and
- lanb, ~ Mars and music. 'heav-
- lid. allied to q enenmnn nny-
- 5svs ana The Pied Piper plugging
- seAer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

1863, the United States congress passed
law making establishments possible.
and nearly 100000 Of the men veteran
lied. knowing all about the sufferings.
dangers and hardships OF war. inns
act struck terror to- the confederate
leaders. s'
But why multiply words? The ire
of the nation was in jeopardy. Inc
volunteer soldier prevented Its death
and imbued it with prosperity ana
glory. Our flag is honored by all ma
lions. We are conspicuous worid
power and it is all based upon the VIC
tories of 1851 to 1865. jesse Cole.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

The use Of wide tires and the road
drag would make our dirt roads pass
able at all seasons of the year. In the
cities it would save thousands in the
resurfacing Of paved streets cut into
grooves by narrow tires" says the OF
tumwa Courier. "Other states have
taken up this question and settled It..
1t is time for Iowa to give 1t some at
tentfon,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

Mrs. A. r. Tabor. OF Order. Mo-, had
been troubled with sick headache for
about FIVE years, when she began TAX
ing Chamberlain's Tablets. She has
taken two bottles OF them and they.
have cured her. Sick headache is
caused by a disordered stomach FOR
which these tablets are especially IN :,
tended. Try them, get wen and stay
well. Sold by all dealers. -,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
coNFEssIoNs.
Davenport Democrat

There IL ground Tor hope ioT a
stricter enforcement OF law In the man
ner in which criminals have been con-
Tossing in the last few months, most
Of them without even standing trial.
rne sMcNamaras owned up, and 30 mas
Rev. Richeson. and now DR.. Web
ster, who killed one wife in the woods
nsar Dixon. Ill, shortly after becoming
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

''Who would have thought, had he
himself not told us, that Senator AL
drich's plan is to take the control of
the money market out of Wall street?'
inquiries the Davenport Democrat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
aIut,t,no win self.lmportanee.

Burstins With self.Importanee.
"What. is the matter with Jones! HA
used to be . modest sort Of fellow, but
lately hes seems almost bursting with
self-importanee." Haven't you heard!
Mrs. Jones 10 suing another woman
for alternating his affections, and put
the damages at fifty thousand dollars"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

- Perish the Thought sof Proofs-
swat q moment" said, the budding
novelist. 81 will show you the proofs
Of my novel" But the other hastened
away. ''No, no." he said. II don't
need proofs. Your word is enough.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

Compressed Flour.
Experiments In comDreSsfng noun
show that ito keeping qualities are pro
longed almost indefinitely By. the pros.
ma. Its bulk decreases BY one.third.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
MrLAxe
Iona Newspapers
ysE CAUTION IN DEs MONIES.

USE. CAUTION IN DES MONIES.
Knoxville Journal1
While Senator Cummins was enga ged
in eulogizing the character OF the citf-
zenship of Des Moines the other day at
the dedica ton of the new city hail. one
of the more enterprising Of the num-
Der stole the senator's new sovercoat,
thereby adding a point to the distin-
guished orators fervid eulogy.' The
moral seems to be, Keep your coat on
while boosting Des Moines."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

"Now shall we go after new record
for continuous stretch of zero days?"
suggests the Sioux City Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

The Clinton Herald says Iowa ought
to have a county agricultural school in
each county in the state"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
ao.;aea sv stean,

os scorched by fire: apply Bucklen's
Arnica Salve Cures Piles too. and the
worst sores. Guaranteed 25c; Mcbride
& Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17
Ee.rfuj s,auuhtsi

Of deadly microbes occurs when ti1rAAs
and lung diseases are treated with De
KfnRs New Discovery: soc ana yktos
Mcbride & Will Drug COMPANY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

ing more honest with every generation,
with every year. And he has not read
his history Alright, who has ever doubt
ed this fact or who hails 1t as a new
discovery"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

Wilson apoIogizing for his letter
and wishing he had never written it Is
an Instructive spectacle in the eyes
Of the Des Moines Register and Leader.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

Eyes, LaFollette is unpopular, but
not among the people, says the Web
ster City Freeman Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

CONTINUED reference is made to jobs
OF dynamiting done in Iowa by the
McNamaras or their pals. We wish
some ore would tell where the dyna-
hitting was done in Iowa." says the
Cedar Rapids Gazette. 1T must have
been done very quietly. for Iowa peo-
pie do not seem to know anything
about it. The dynamiters have enough
to answer for without being blamed for
Jobs that never happened
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

There is difference between run
ming for researches Of field OF grain
than managing the affairs Of a state,
points out the Charter Oak Times.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

The Burlington Hawkeye says "the
world is growing better. men are grow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

The Colfax Tribune says Professor
Holden's candidacy for the, Office OF
governor Of the state is the proper
thing"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

"Col. David J. Palmer feels encour-
aged by the candidacy of Professor
Holden to himself become candidate
for the goverrorship. Il Colonel Pal
mer runs he will beat a field OF pro-
gressives hands down. He Is pro-
railroad commissioner and would be a
| pro-railroad governor, and the rail-
roads know their own. Did Professor
] Holden know az much?" inquiries the
! Sioux City Tribune. - ~. - -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-17

ment?. :. Ask the more thar, e0e.ec0
others whose sufferings were mu1tip!ted
and their lives shortened, did yuu 'keep
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
Murphey's Opening

-.-s--s.sssP'.S S--SVSuess0 aat&4.ste =
A number Of Poctello friendd of Fred
Murphey, of this city, who owns stores
in Pocatello, Boise and Blackfoot, win
go to Idaho Falls tonight to attend the
formal opening Of Mr. Murphex,s new
branch house in Sunnyland. 1t is To-
Gated at the corner OF Broadway and
Park, In the business heart Of the city,
and is one of the hahdsomest stores in
the entire northwest. Professor West'l
four-piece orchestra from Pocatello left
this afternoon for the Falls to furnish
music for the occasion. Cigars will be
given to the men folk attending the op-
ening and carnations to the ladies'. He
extends cordial invitation to all his
friends in the Gate City to attend the
opening.-Pocatello Tribune, Tuesday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
Death Of Leo Webste 7.

Leo, the Oldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Webster, departed this lie Ang.
14th at GAO P. NJ.
He was IA years, months and Z
days
He was taken sick July Gath with
typhoid fever and was very patient dur
ing all his sickness. Loving hands Of
parents and friends did all that was
possible for he boy during his sickness,
combined with the best medical aid
available.
Leo was bright and energetic
youth, always kind and good friend
to all. He will be greatly miased by
the community as well as by his "a
mily. There was funeral service held
at the home rhursdax evening at $3.50
O'Clock conducted by Bishop Thomas.
Of Ward O.
The body win be shipped Friday
morning to Midvale, Utah. A service
Will be held there at the Midvale Ward
Hall at 2 o'clock Saturday. 1nterment
VIII take place at the family cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Webster. Mrs. Lou
Hubbard and Mr.. David Haum, grand
mother, aunt and uncle Of Leo Webste,
of Midvale, Utah, were here to attend
the sufferer in the last hours of his
illness.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
RICH

The Misses Wcigart and Melva
Clough came u on the motor cab from
Pocatello Tuesday to visit with Alma
Clough and family.
Mrs. w. G. Davidson was at Eagle
Bend few days the latter part Of the
week.
Frank Brown. c. A. Davidson and
]. E. Baker made trip to Wolverine
canyon a fewdays ago to get derrick
poles to use for stacking their hay.
Mrs. Alma Clough was visiting
friends and relatives in Pocatello the
latter part Of last week.
Mrs. w. G. Davidson visited in
Blackfoot the first Of the week
Mrs. Emily Farnsworth came up
from Baker City this week, the guest
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ike Brown
of Rich.
The government engineer Of Salt
Lake City made a business trip here
the end Of last week. His mission
was to see about the government cable
across Snake river to measure the
water at the best bridge site between
American Falls and Idaho Falls. Just
below the mouth Of the Blackfoot riv-
er.
]. A. Campbell, Of Rich was. a Wis
itor toEagle Bend q few DAYS ago.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15

Leonard Holmes. an inmate, had met
by appointment and eioped with Myrtle
Morgan, paroled girl They were
both broke. and it is supposed they
took their wedding trip, providing a
ceremony was indg9ked In, by the box
car route. Truly will find way.
Imagine the brid1 hamber being a
box car, their bed the floor with big
bolt or two for the sweet young bride
20 roll over on, while she snatches q
few winks. Of sleep. Think of the groom
standing in the door on the look out
for the yard "bull' In every town
they pass through.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15

There will be call meeting Of the
v. l. s. at the v. l. S. Room Tues
day, Aug. 20 at 3 o'clock. Business OF
Come. Kate G. DeKay, Sec
Mrs. Grant Hoyt. Dorothy and War
rem Hoyt, and Mrs. Loyns drove to
Moreland Friday and spent the day
with Mr.and Mrs. Lee Faulkner. Miss
Dorothy remained until the first Of
the week.
Sheriff F. e. DeKay. family and X.
z. Brown made = trip by auto, over
the Fort Hall tract Saturday afternoon.
There are several hundred acres Of
potatoes on the tract. all Of which
are looking splendidly.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
Rev. G. A. Edwards Will Leave
6lackfoot

Rev. H.. w. Parker, the district su-
perintendent of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, held the fourth quarterly
conference on Monday evening. At
that time Mr.. Edwards gave full re.
port Of the condition OF the church,
and at the close announced he would
not be the pastor Of this church anoth-
er year. Mr.. Edwards will leave about
Sept. is, when another minister will
be appointed at the annual conference
to be held at Twin Falls. It has not
been fully determined where Mr.. Ed
wards new charge will be.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
WappeIIo Still Roosns

This week G. Malm came to Black
foot andtookhisold tailor shop from
North Main street and moved it to We
pello, placing it on the corner of
Broadway and Sage streets and is
remodeling 1t into fine large bust
ness building. Mr.. Malm exects to
put several other business houses in
the same block. We expect to hear
in the near future Of the Wapello Mer-
camille Co. opening a large store in
the rosperous little Burg"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
Pony Won by Pretty Little Daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. L. R. Thomas Jones
Presented With Saddle Pony, Saddle and
Bridle

At twelve o'clock today the Shetland pony buggy and har-
which has been the capital prize since the Fourth Of July cee
bfadon today by little Miss Gnona Thomas daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs l. R. Thomas The highest cast was 6lO629
the next highest being for Leroy jones' 3378 Leroy Jones
worked from the commencement Of the contest untne and wa.
deserving success and show appreciation young
untrmg ea the closing hour presented him with
pony, saddle and bridle
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
Parkinson Addition a part o. CITY

Parkinson Addition apart Of City
At special meeting Of the city
council held Tuesday evening the Par
kinson addition was taken into the city
and nextFriday Keith, & White will
commence the laying Of four blocks Of
cement sidewalk on Washington Ave,
whichis the main thoroughfare through
the addition. Contracts have been lot
for about twelve bungalos. and it is ex
pectedthat. they will Ill be completed
before cold weather. This addition
win rival in attractiveness any other
section 'of the town. having nothing
bat new houses.r beautifully graded
lawns and symetrical rows Of trees. )
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
Narrowly Escape Death

Last Monday morning an employee
OF w. A. Younie was plowing when
the TWO little children Of Mr. and Mrs.
Younie begged to ride the horses. The
man put both on to horses, which took
fright and ran away. The children
fell off, the plow striking the little
daughter. cutting an ugly cash In her
head and one inzone leg. The son was
struck hard enough to make him un-
concious for . time. but was otherwise
uninjured. ps Il
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
w. w. Smith 0iveo illustrated Talk.

W. W. Smith Gives illustrate a TAX.
On Sunday 'mornihg At the Baptist
church, at 11:00 o'clock. w. w.
Smith Of Ohio win give an illustrated
talk on the subject. '"Daniel 1t the
Fan OF Babylon. !" Twenty life sized
free hand paintings win be exhibited.
A free hand Offering WIN be taken to
PAY the expenses.
In the evening at eight O'Clock the
same lecturer win give talk at the
MefhodistChurch. the subject OF this
lecture u "A Model Young Man In q
Great City" Twenty five beautiful
paintings VIII be shown during this
talk. 81
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
Primary chiIdrsn enesttaihsd

Primary chiIdIsn enesrtainsd' .
Last Tnnrsday Nh James 'Duckworh
planned Z picnic for the primary child
rsn who tookpart in the .cantata which
Was sd beahtifully tshdefsd here afew
weeksIase. a1hey were taken to . big
grove Of trees west Of town in automo..
bin. ID sMg t
They had 4 delicious lunch arranged
Tor the occasion and In the hottest p 4
Of the day big freezer of ice cream
was opened and heartily partaken Of. :
At seven o'clock thiS merry party Of
youngsters returned to the Duckworth
home where they spent the evening" in
playing games and telling stories. Tha
entire day was one that the littls folks
viii have occasion td remember for
good many years to come.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-08-15
Looking For Lover,

A little romance Of an industrial
school is told in circular letter from
the Utah Industrial School, to the ef-
feet that on Saturday, August 10. 1912,