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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-01-26
GOVERNORS BLUFF FELL FLAT

Last March Governor Hawley is
sued a circular letter to all the as
SCISSORS in Idaho, commanding them
to follow to the letter the cash val
ue" plan of assessing property, and
by way of clinching the matter he
said he would summarily dismiss
from office any assessor who failed
to carry out the full letter of the
law; that he would tolerate no COM
promise whatever.
The assessor of Bannock county is
said to have ignored the governors
instructions but he has not been dis
missed from office. Neither has
County Attorney Terrell proceeded
against him for neglect of duty, TO-
has the governor dismissed or repri-
manded Terrell for not doing it. On
the contrary the governor rewarded
Terrell by insisting that he give up
his office of county attorney temper
arily so he could return to Boise as
a member of the legislature.
The governor has had his attention
called to the delinquence of the Ban
mock county assessor in the matter of
the S. ]. Rich farm loan, but does not
carry out his bluff about dismissing
from office. The Rich loan referred
to is this: s. J. Ricn, state immi-
grafton commissioner, has 800 acres
of land at Tyhee, near Pocatello,
Bannock county, which he (Rich)
says is worth 5000. He applied
for a loan of $4,000 on it from the
state school fund, and the land board
of which Governor Hawley is chair
man, approved the loan, thus as
Fnowledging that they knew the land
to be worth 100000 or more, for the
statute forbids them loaning more
than one-third of the market value
on a farm" Il
The assessor placed the leash val
ue"' of the land at $500, and col
lected $125 taxes from Mr.. Rich in
stead of $500 which would be In ac-
cord with the value placed upon 1t
by the owner 1t is up to the gov
ernor and has been for some time,
and in reading his message to the
legislature one cannot help observ-
ing his colossal nerve when he COM
ments upon the failure to s~atisfactor-
fly distribute the tax burden for the
year 1911 by blaming the county and
city officers, roasts individuals and
newspapers for criticising him and
charges them with attempting only
to deceive. Continuing he says.
I do not refer Of course in
this connection to the dismal
croakings Of those whose taxes
have the past year been greatly
increased for the sole reason
that during the years preceding
they had been of the favored
few whose property was assessed
at lower figures than that of
their neighbors and thus I'M
posed their own tax burdens on
the less fortunate in the commu-
nifty who were thereby compelled
to pay an excessive amount.
The howlings Of this class
should sound as sweet music in
the ears 81 all right minded citi-
rem.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-01-26

Of this standard, playing at soc pric-
es, visit our city, and it may be a
long time before we have another.
Don't forget tonight "A Kings RIVAL
Tomorrow, Hello Bill. the laugh pro-
voker Of the age. Children rs cents,
adults, SO cents.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-01-26
THE SCHUBERT LADY QUARTET

Those delightful vocalists, the
Schubert Lady Quartette of Chicago,
will appear at the Isis theatre on Feb.
z. Lovers of sweet singing should
not miss this splendid entertain
ment. 1922
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-01-26

sweet about it and stand by what a
substantial majority of both houses
see fit to agree on.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-01-26
Water Right for Sale

Dates back to 1890. Can be trans
ferred to any canal on Snake river.
Byrd Trego. Blackfoot. Idaho. If
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

Unless Lyceum theater bonds to the amount of S10,o0o can be disposed of very soon New London will be without playhouse worthy the name and, in fact there will be no place for any kind of public entertainment or gath ering, outside of the movies. The stockholders have for years made it possible for the people of the city to have a place of amusement and with out any return from the money invest ed and with no hope of getting return of the principal. In addition some of the directors have gone farther into the private purse to keep the theater in presentable condition. Now there is need for extensive repairs and the preparation for meeting certain obli- gations, hence the sale of bonds is suggested as the only way out of the difficulty. The theater has been back ed by a few enterprising citizens and now they are tired of bearing the brunt of all the loss. They aver that the theater is a public undertaking to 8 considerable extent and is of vital in terest to the future progress of the city and is considered an important if not financially valuable asset.
 The bonds will be offered and if there are takers well and good, the repairs made and the theater maintained. if not sold the theater will be closed and the stockholders will devise ways and means of disposing of the property, and the closed theater in the mean time will serve as black eye for pro- gressive New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Mail Carriers Will Fly.

This is an age of great discoveries. Progress rides on the air Soon we may see Uncle Sams mail carriers flying in all directions, transporting mail. People take d wonderful interest in discov- cry that benefits them. That's why Dr. Kings New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and other throat and lung dis eases is the most popular medicine in America. Tt cured me of a dreadful cough" writes MT. J. F. Davis, Stick ney Corner, Me, after doctors treat ment and all other remedies had fail ed" For coughs, colds or any bron- chial affection it's unequaled. Price soc and srO0. Trial bottle free at Lee & OsgoOd Co
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
The Paper Wedding.

The paper wedding" marks the completion of the second year of married life, and Is sometimes the first one celebrated, since the cotton anniversary seems to offer very few possibilities in the way of unique en- tertainment, For the paper wedding we can decorate our rooms and table with some of the beautiful paper flowers that are now being modelled most exquisite'y after the natural fowers.-Harper's Bazar.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
What Makes 3 Woman1

One hundred and twenty pounds more CT less, of bone and muscle, dent make woman, It's a good founda tion. Put into it health and strength and she may rule d kingdom. But that's just what Electric Bitters give her Thousands bless them for over coming fainting and dizzy spells and for disPelling weakness, nervousness, backache and tired, listless, worn out feeling. Electric Bitters have done me a world of geed,'' writes Eliza Pool, Depew, Okla, and l thank you, with all my heart, for making such a good medicine Only sec Guaranteed by Lee & Osgeod e
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Was Helpless - Now We'll.

Trenton, Mo" About two years ago 4 had female trouble and inflammation so bad that was literally helpless and had to be tended like baby l could not move my body or lift my foot for such severe pains that I had to scream. Twas very nervous and had a weakness.
 Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound has helped me to such an extent that I think there is no medicine like it for female troubles. l am up and able to do my work again and give you full permission to publish my letter for the sake of other suffering women. Mrs. VT. PURNELL, 32O-loth St., Trenton, Mo.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Educational Systems.

Look here" said the father, "everY page of your book is covered with fin- ger prints" Its an accident" re- piled the young student Well, 1t is some relief to hear that. There have been so many changes in handwriting that l was afraid they had decided to make a clean sweep and substitute the Bertillon system"
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me alone for five minutes at time.
 :" Now l have been restored to health and it has come from taking Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound When ever l see suffering woman 1 want to tell her what this medicine has done for me and I will always speak a good word for it. "- Mrs. ROBERT BLANK ESsHP, Elliston, Va, Montgomery Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Her Fault.

A certain Scotch professor was left a widower in his old age. Not very long after he suddenly announced his intention of marrying again, half apol- ogetically, adding, T never would have thought of it, if Lizzie hadn't died. ."-Harper Magazine.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Covered the Ground.

A man who was dunned by a book seller for book delivered some time before, returned the bill with this written on it: q never ordered this book. If I did, you did not send it. If got 1t, I paid for it. If 1 didn't, I won't"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound has
 done for me. was a sufferer from fe- male troubles and had been confined in
 bed over one third of my tim e for ten months. I could not do my housework and had fainting spells so thatmyhus- band could not leave
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Anty Drudge Joins the Painters Union

First Painter-'We've called to inform you Anty that
 you are elected honorary member of the Painters Union"
 Second Painter That's because you told our wives how
 to save us money by washing our white suits with
 Fels-Naptha instead of sending them to the laundry The suits last three times as long, 'hnty Drudge Thank you, gentlemen That makes nine
 unions belong to for the same reason. The others
 are the machinSts, printers butchers blacksmiths,
 shoemakers, miners, railwaymen and plasterers." In all households there is a deal of cleaning andscrubbing to do at the end of the week. Use Fels-Naptha. It does the cleaning easily, and makes the house cleaner ard brighter.
 FelS-Naptha whitens floors, brightens painted woodwork and brings out the colors in oil-cloth and linoeum. It cleans polish ed hardwood floors and vanished surfaces without dulling.
 It cleans and polishes windows, and the glass in china closets or bookcases. Makes the glass shine like sparkling crystal
 Every woman knows that porcelain bathtub Is hard to keep white and clean. FelS-Naptha and soft cloth keep it shin ing and spotleSS with very little work. Same tor tiling or mirrors.
 And FelS-Naptha does all this in cold 'or lukewarm water. No need of fire to ;heat water; and you don't need a scrubbingI brush Sounds easy, doesn't 1t? And it isl >aS easy as 1t sounds.
 Try it in your cleaning this week, Follow directions on the red and greer wrapper.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Sword Imbeddad in Plank

Embedded In the heart of plank or wood taken from railway station at Oakley, Fifeshire, says the London Standard, there has been found a sword measuring over two feet long. The plank lad been in use for at least fifteen years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Exceptional Case.

First Beggar-I tell you, Bill, it pays ter be polite. A Thank yer never hurt nobody Second Beggar-lt did me. I said 1t to a lady without think in when had me deaf and dumb card on. an she had me arrested for an imposter.-Boston Evening Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Putting It the Wrono Nav.

Many speaker is lauded as hav- Ing a fine command of language of whom it night better be said. that his language has a command of him He has the same command of language that a rider has of horse that is running away with him. Whately.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Political Jokers.

What is the difference" asked Mir. Bones, between a statesman and 6 boss?" "A statesman" replied Mir. Tambo, "puts himself in the hands of hts friends, but the boss devotes him. self to seeing what he ~~-n get bis own hands on"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
sTons of the Times

T see the young lady next door has 8 beau" "She assures me that it is purely a platonic affection" In that case you had better look over some thing cheap in clocks, or something of that kind.'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

A Knight telegraph letter service was inaugurated by the British pustoffice on June l The rate is l2 cents for S6 words and 1 cent for each addi- tional word
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

People in a live town never boast of it's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

There ought to be better care taken of the telegraph and telephone poles that are permitted in the streets of New London and they should be more closely inspected in relation to their safety. One night of the present week one of these poles fell and a passerby had narrow escape from serious injury. Such thing should never happen and would not if proper inspection were made The local authorities are easy with these corporations and permit the use of almost any old kind of poles and without regard to disfigurement of the streets while in some other places only squared or iron poles are per mitted in the city or town proper. But in New London poles that are used on the turnpike are of a kind good enough for the city streets.
 In some other places the companies are required to keep the poles well painted in order to lessen the volume of perhaps necessary unsightlness, but not so in New London. There are lines of poles in the city streets that have not been painted for many years and are now a disgrace to the companies and to the city, and an under the belt iab to the members of the society that have undertaken to make New Lon don the city beautiful. Even the fast est drivers of automobiles through Ocean avenue have no difficulty in seeing the unkept condition of the telephone polls and those from other cities wonder why.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

lu ,ae measure ih which tho .ektst 10 do thy duty Shalt tho now what is in thee. But what " duty? The demand Of the pres Tt hour '-Coethe
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

Just for the moment, it certainly look ed as if the party in the bubble wagon were having the best of it But I've cracked too many butternuts not to know that you cant always tell by the shape of the shell what the meat is going to be. And 1 began a heap big think" ss Mir lnjun might say. We hoed and yanked and perspired along a couple of rows in silence.
 What makes you so mum?' sud denly asked Hank: "Gitun too ugly to talk
 No" ] responded. "Tve been think in how much luckier you and are than those poor things in that gas wagon .hat just went by
 Hank looked at me as if he feared [ might have been sunstruck.
 I grinned back. reassuringly.
 Gosh" he said. I'm glad you're so comfortable. I'd be willing to swap my lnck for theirs. and not ask nothin' Na boot. neither"
 We were nearing the end of the patch. There were only couple more of the weed infested rows to at eSa@ They looked raggeGly disreputa-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
SHE SUFFERED
 TEN MONTHS
Mrs. Blankenship Tells of Her Restoration to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
 etable Compound.

slliston, Val feel it my duty to express my thanks for what Lydia E.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

Learn t. know others by studying
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

(Written Specially for The Bulletin.)
 The Work of the World: Who's go ing Go do it? Why is he going to do it. What is he going to do it for?
 I've been thinking quite lot about that question the past week. It started this way.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
Leaders Keep Tabs on the Popularity of Each Other
 at Home and Abroad
POLES SHOULD RECEIVE INSPECTION
Council Refuses Permit to Erect Small Wooden Building Tn Ocean Avenue Suggestions for City Beautiful Work Sale of Bonds to Save Lyceum Theater = Playhouse May Be Closed.

right to build whatever he pleases on his own land and without regard to US effect on nearby and adjoining proper ty and that the court of common coun- cil has no jurisdiction. If that be so all the ordinances enacted should De abrogated that relate to buildings within and without the fire limits ana the standing committee on new build ings of the court of common council be dissolved.
 The petitioner in this particular ln- stance has greatly beautified the property since he became the owner and the wonder is that he should de- sire to mar the general effect of what he has accomplished by disfiguring his place by the erection of a little shack in the most conspicuous place on his land If he really wants to erect d shack for store purpose he has ample space for such building in the rear of his lot and which faces another street. To this location there would probably be no objection, as it would be then well removed from Ocean avenue. The refusal to grant the permit has earn ed for the members of the council the good will of all who are really interest ed in the city beautiful idea.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

(written Specially for The Bulletin)
 The Work of the World: Who's go- ing to do ite Why is he going to do it. What is he going to do it for?
 I've been thinking quite lot about that question the past week. It started this way:
 Hank and were struggling with an awfuily quack-y patch of early pota- toes in a field by the road side. It was a parboiling day; the ground was rather hard and stony; the quack was tsick and well clinched in, especially in the centers of the hills; we had to be all the time stooping over 10 get it out; the dust stirred by our hoes rose and Siftad an over US, and the sweat trickled through it in muddy rivulets over our faces and down our backs. It wasn't a desirable job: not one that anybody would choose as vacation amusement. I forgot to mention the swarms Of little gnats which buzzed and bit. and the occasional speckled- flies which stabbed and stung. They didn't add Co the comfort of the oc- casion
 Right in the midst of it party of young people from 8 neighboring sum- mer residents country place flashed by us along the highway. There was no breeze in the hot potato patch, but the speed of their going made a wind that blew ribbons and Yeils in long streamers behind them. The dust they made also rose behind them to choke and dirty sone one else, perhaps, but without any ofense to them. They were in the highest spirits and their young laughter rang out till one might have expected even the "sheil-back' potato bugs along the green rows to stop lay ing eggs for a minute and listen. There were two young men. neither one of whom has ever vet earned enough by his own efforts, Go buy him cof- fee-and -doughnut breakfast. There were two young women, neither one of whom has ever learned even to care for her own clothes. or to cook any thing more useful than fudge
 Hank watched them with an enVious qiesm 10 his eye. "Go il. you kids he muttered. "l wish l hadn't nuthin' Co do but ride around in an automobile and have dad pay the bills
 And for the moment. do you know, ] sort Q sympathiscd with him.
 The contrast between US, in the single matter of present bodily com fort was strong enough. On the one hand utter freedom from care. dainti- ly clean clothing: eXhilaratingly swift motion creating a bracing breeze out of the torpid air. before them ths prospect of a long. merry day in tho paradise of Youth and Summer in tho Country, with lunch and laughter to fil in and a happy ride homeward. aft CT sunset Co the dinner others had made rsady for them. on the other side of the fence. worry over the on slauzht Of bugs and the dropping of the crop from drought. sore fngers: aching backs: the irksome, slow. petty labor Of just killing weeds. the stings of biting insects: the irritating dis comfort or sweat and grime. More over the prospect ahead was merely that of tacklinE another very similar job, as soon as the present one was done with.
 Just for the moment, it certainly look ed as fl the party in the bubble wagon were having the best of it But I've
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

don't know whether Hank appreci- ated my argument or was quite able to take my point of view But my "elo- quence' faxed him for the time be- ing. He even remarked, mutteringly, as we went back towards the lane and the pump; The old quackb bed sure does look heap better'n it did"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06

Too many people have the idea that the object of life is to work as little and play as much as possible. There is too widely prevalent belief that q life all play must be a life all pleasure. There is a feeling among many that work is for those who cant help them selves, but the really fortunate are those who can shiri5, or dodge it.
 Such short -sightedness and selfish ness as this fail to appreciate the overruling and irresistible justice of the universe.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-16
CHAPTER XIV.
A Temperance of the General.

A Temperance of the General.
Keith did not inform Hope of her
brothers death until the following
morning. but had the body properly
prepared for burial. and devoted the
remainder of the night to searching
for General Waite. and, incidentally,
for both Hawley and Scott. Both
Hickock and Fairbain assisted in this
effort to learn the whereabouts of the
dead boys father. but without the
slightest result. o did Keith's inves-
legations reveal the gambler at any OF
his accustomed resorts, while Scott
had apparently made a complete get.
away. These disappearance merely
served TO convince him as to the truth
OF his first suspicious; Scott might
have departed for good. but Hawley
would certainly reappear just as soon
as assured his name had not been
mentioned in connection with the
tragedy. To Neb alone did the plains
man candidly confide his belief In the
guilt OF these two, and when other
duties called him elsewhere, he left
the negro securing the town for any
possible temperance Of either.
H~eavy-eyed from lack OF sleep,
heavy-hearted with his message. yet
fully decided as to what advice he
should offer. Keith returned to the
hotel, and requested an interview with
Hope. Although still comparatively
early. some p~remoniticn of evil had
awakened the girl. and In a very few
her visitor. A questioning glance into
his face was sufficient to assure her OF
unpleasant news. but, with one quick
breath. she grasped his arm as though
his very presence afforded her
strength.
How tired you look! Something
has occurred 10 keep you out all night
-and-apd | know you have brought
me bad news. Don't be afraid to tell
me: | can bear anything better than
suspense. Is 1t about father?"
mo. Hope" and he took her hand.
and led her to a chair. Bending above
her he gave her the whole story of the
night, and she scarcely interrupted
with a question. sitting there dry-eyed,
with only an occasional sob shaking
her slender form. AS he ended, she
looked up into his face, and now he
could see a mist OF unshed tears in
her eyes.
What shall | do. Captain Keith?
am all alone with this. except fol
YOU"
Il have considered that. Hope" he
answered. gravely. land 1t seems tc
me your present duty is more to the
living than the dead. You shonld re
main here untl We learn something
definite regarding your father. ant
discover the truth of this conspiracy
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-16
noMEsrEApERs NARROWED.
Husband and Wife Have Narrow Es.
cape from Flood.

!
Sioux Falls.-Aroused from their
Sleep by water pouring into their nome
which had become surrounded by the
food of waters from a ~cloudburst, and
narrowly escaping with their lives,
was the experience Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Pence, who reside on a
homestead in Gregory county. Their
home is built on a level tract or
ground on milestone creek. They re-
tired as usual without a thought OF
danger. About midnight there was a
heavy rain, but they little realized
that the rain feature OF the storm was
of the cloudburst variety. The rush
ing of the torrent against their dwell
ing aroused them. An investigation
revealed that they were surrounded
by an impossible sea OF rushing wa
ters and that the water already was
knee deep in their house. The water
kept rising steadily and they finally
were compelled to IA k refuge on the
roof. Fortunately their house held
fast to its foundations. They were
compelled TO remain on the roof until
the next day, when neighbOrs living
Gu higher ground discovered their pre-
dicament and rescued them after much
effort. Several of their small buildings
and their live stock and other prop
erty was swept away by the flood.
their financial loss being heavy.