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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29

rendered to fit up the rooms with the
samples used by their agent when the
contract was let for the furniture.
Governor Hawley did not return to
Boise until last Sunday. He had in
structed his private secretary, Fred
Floed, however, to complete arrange
ments with Warden John Shook for the
horse which the warden promised to
provide for him, which he is to ride to
the Oregon line to meet Gov. West
who is now nearing the eastern border
of his state on his horseback ride
through that state on his way to the
conference here
Invited to Caldwell.
The commercial club of Caldwell has
extended an invitation to the two
horsemen to visit the citizens of that
city at the club rooms on their way
from the Oregon boundary to Boise.
The invitation which was written by
Secretary French of that city, is as
follows:
Caldwell, Idaho, July 23, 1912.
Governor James H. Hawley,
Boise, Idaho.
Dear Governor: l am directed by
the club to invite you and Governor
West Of Oregon to stop over with us
for an informal gathering Of our citi-
zens at the club rooms. We will be
pleased to get our people out at any
time you can find it convenient to be
here, but we would be especially well
pleased II we could have you stop over
for the evening.
Kindly let us hear from you regard
ing the matter and oblige.
Yours truly,
II. T. French, Secretary.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29
HAVE MOVED INTO
NEW BUILDING.

Postmaster Curtis and ass s an S,
moved the postoffice fixtures from the
former quarters on West Bridge street
to the new building recently erected
for that. purpose by D. H. Beittau,. and
which is located on West Pacific sire
next to the Isis theatre and across the
street from the Twice-A-Week Opt
mist office The moving was done
on Sunday, and Monday morning a
large patronage was the result Of no
mail being distributed Sunday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29
U. S. Depository for Postal Saving
Funds
DIV. .Standrod&Co
Bankers
BLACKFOOT IDAHO.
Statement June 14th, 1912,
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts -. .$379, ,213.77
Banking House and Fixtures. 27.497.7S
Other Real Estate ........10, ,s62.60
Cash and Sight Exchange ..175, 1929
gno 1oc 90
RESOURCES
692.736.3s
LIABILITIES

Capital Stock :. ....... 800 900 90
Surplus and Profits .39, ,210.S9
Deposits ........ $3.50. 453,525.4e
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29
HAWLEY GIVEN
PROMINENT PLACE

Salt Lake City, Utah, ulyJ 29-Gov-
yernor ]. T. Hawley of Idaho has
been given prominent place on the
program for the annual session of the
National Irri. cation congress to be held
in Salt Lake City. September 80 to
October 3. The governor recently ex-
tended an invitation to attend this i'm
portant gathering, and in Litter just
received signifiad his acceptance.
The invitation to Governor Hawley
called attention to the fact that the
waters of our country are its most
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29
PATENT HEAD GATE

E. Nash Of Aberdeen, is manufact-
uring a patent headgate. that lie grea
convenience. 1t is made of galvenized
iron. is adjustable to any ditch, does
away with the ordinary box head
gate. and for laterals, it is made in a
smaller size that can be carried con-
veniently from one place to another,
and which thus used does away with
large amount of shoveling.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29
GOOD LoANINe ARRANGEMENTS

Notice is hereby given that we are
prepared to loan any reasonable
amount of money on good real estate
security. We consider city property
and irrigated lands coed, and will
oan thereon in quick order. All we
require for our money is perfect, titles
and good security We have a three
hundred fifty million dollar supply to
iraw from and never run short OF
funds Our interest rates are reason
able and our commission moderate. It
would pay you to figure with us.
Parkinson Realty & Investment Co
X. M. McCracken was a visitor in
Blackfoot from Boise over Sunday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29

important and valuable asset, and their
management deserves the thoughtful
attention Of our people. The efficient
management and utilization of the wa
ters of our country will be the central
shcme for the program.
Idaho will be represented by some
Of that states most prominent citizens,
who will attend the congress as dele
gates.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29
KEEP STOCK OFF RICH

Along the Moreland-Abtr
the railroad employees fin
horses running on the ri
With the new motor car
time this will lead to al
tha officials Of the line L..
paper to, give notice that al livs
must be kept from their premises
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29
MOVING AGRICULTURAL
COLLEGE,

Miss Alice Beach, county superin-
tendent. in circulating petition ask
ing that the moving agricultural col
lege be located in this city in January.
1t is necessary to secure sufficient
money to defray the expenses of the
gentlemen in charge, and this Miss
Beach did last week.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-29

Mrs Jim Coughlin and daughters
from Pocatello, who were visiting with
friends in Blackfoot last week, re-
turned to their home on the motor car
Saturday evening. s'''4.+
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
TELEGRAPHIC
NOTES

New York. Nov. 26.-In a fire that
swept the Brunswick Home for Idiots.
Epileptics and Feeble-Minded at
Amityville. l.. j.. Sunday. one man
was burned TO death and several others
who are missing are believed to have
persisted. Eight hundred inmates OF
the various buildings OF the institu
tons were led out to safety. Some
OF them, too enfeebled by their attic
tions TO walk. were taken out In thrill
ing rescues.
Colorado Springs. Colo. Nov Is
Mildred Sheehan. twelve years old
who with a party OF schoolchildren
was enjoying a picnic In the noun
tains. tell 500 feet down the Devils
slide in Cheyenne canyon. near this
city. and was killed.
Wytheville. Va. Nov. 25.-Sidna
Allen, leader OF the Allen clan. which
shot up the Carroll county court at
Hillsville last March. resulting In the
death OF five persons. was found guilty
Friday OF murder In the second degree
for the killing OF Judge Thornton l..
Massie. The Jury fixed the penalty
at fifteen years in the penitentiary.
Pine Ridge Indian Agency. s. D..
Nov ga prairie fire which devas-
tated section OF country 100 miles
long and ten miles wide swept the
Sioux reservation and burned itself
out in the breaks Of the river Sunday.
Alais. France, Nov. 26.-Twenty-
four men lost their lives Sunday
when fire damp exploded in coal
mine.
Milwaukee. Nov. 27.-John Schrank,
the would-be assassin OF Colonel
Roosevelt. was taken to the Northern
Hospital for the Insane near Osh.
kosh. Monday. by Deputy Sheriff
Fred Becker, Judge A. c. Backus OF
the municipal court having committed
him to that institution after a com.
mission OF alienists had adjudged hiL,
insane.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
FIND HYDE GUILTY
FORMER GOTHAM CITY CHAM.
BERLAIN CONVICTED
OF BRIBERY.
WALKS WITH DROPPING HEAD
Defendant Experiences His First Taste
Of Prison Life When He Is Taken
Across Bridge Of Signs" to a Cell
In the Tombs.

New York.-Charles II. Hyde, for
mer city CHAMBERLAIN, was found guilty
OF bribery in connection with the per-
Torrance OF his duties as a city official.
The jury which has been hearing the
case in the supreme court rendered
its verdict shortly before midnight af-
ter nearly three and half hours de-
liberation.
Justice Goff remanded Hyde until
December 4. and the former chamber
lain was led across the bridge OF
signs" TO a cell in the Tombs. II was
his first taste Of prison life. for he had
been at liberty on bail since his in
dictment and during his trial.
When the case was given to the jury
shortly after s o'clock there were few
who expected verdict in so short a
time, and when word came that the
jury wished to report Justice Goff was
not at hand. 1t was nearly forty min
utes before he appeared Hyde was
brought in and faced the jury.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
PEACE PLANS HALTED
TURKEY ORDERS WAR MINISTER
NOT TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS.
constantlnoplc Dispatch Says Greece
Has Concluded Peace With Otto
man Government.

Constantinople. Nov. est was re.
liably stated here on Tuesday on
very good authority that Greece has
concluded peace with Turkey. The
main condition is stated 10 be the re-
tention by Greece OF Salonika. The
minor terms are nov being given
their final shape.
A dispatch from Constantinople
states that the peace negotiations are
threatened with collapse owing to the
demands OF the allies for the surren.
der OF Adrianople. II is also reported
that Turkey, in counter proposals, has
demanded that she be not compelled
to pay a war indemnity; that she be
allowed TO retain the territory bound.
ed by the Martha river. including the
fortress OF Adrianople, and to maintain
the sovereignty OF the sultan In AL.
bania.
Bulgaria, II is pointed out, probably
will moderate her demands to some
extent, but Is is doubted that she will
conesnt to the Turks retaining Adria-
nople.
The peace plenipotentiaries have
agreed upon a commission to formally
establish the existing positions OF the
two armies at Tchatalja and deter.
mine the lines OF demarcation. This
will greatly facilitate the program OF
the peace exchanges, It is believed
here.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
HOW TO FUMIGATE HEN uou.'
Building Should 10 Closed
and All Fowls Exclude 'ahuy
Careful Of Poison usea

Fmigation is a means y,
germs and insect life In mo >aIllts
the room and In the cracks ana aN q
MES OF the wood work, saws ,bo VA
vator. The house or room 49,, Suu
tightly closed and all fowl, sy, 'u b
during fumigation. A slmplo ,,' .ase
is to burn the sulphur candle '.ao'
sold ut stores dealing In pouI,rY IO'
plies. The fumes OF brlms,ors s'f
also be produced by burning nay
metallic basin (such rs IN IA "a
kettle) q number OF rags prey,o" "%
soaked In melted sulphur sn,' SV
may be mixed with a little o,cor paV
kerosene oil and burned. or j, nv ,O "
sprinkled upon live Goals placed =.
chatting dish. The house or u, s
should be kept closed for sov". ~
hours and then opened as thoronss,
rs possible to allow the wind n t.I
out any remaining trace OF ro,.o,.'
gas. In fumigating by burning sns
stances be careful not to set s,s '
the building. Remember also tb,, !.
most cases the substance which -.
used are poisonous to human lifo -,
to fowls. Carelessness in tLc,r p,a :.
In leaving them about whore CHR.
child can get at them may lava A.,
results.
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HARVESTER TRIAL IS RESUMED
e. NJ. Wood Instructed to Produce
Statistics Showing Plants Owned
by Company, Etc.

Chicago. Nov. 2G-When the hear.
ing Of the governments suit TO dis
solve the harvester trust" was re.
sumed +. N. Wood. secretary OF the
International Harvester company OF
America was the first witness called.
After n few minor questions by
Edwin A. Grosvenor. Mr.. Wood was
asked to produce statistics showing
the number OF manufacturing plants
owned by the International Harvester
company. or Its subsidiaries. Also 10
submit a statement showing the ,.iffer.
ent kinds OF implements manufactured
at each. Other statistics showing
the amount OF annual sales and the
amount OF product were demanded.
Adjournment was taken 10 enable
the witness TO produce the information
required.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
STRIKERS NOT GUILTY
ErToR, oIovANNiTTi AND cARu'
so ACQUITTED FROM MUIR
DER CHARGE.
ANOTHER TRIAL IS COMING
All Are Under Indictment for onenses
In Massachusetts, and Must AP-
pear In Court Later-Jury was
Out Five Hours.

Salem. Mass, Nov. 2s.-ln the case
of Joseph ]. Ettor. Arturo Giovannitu
and Joseph Caruso. on trial Tor the
murder OF Anna Lopizzo. who was
killed In Lawrence textile strike riot
last winter. the jury returned the YER
dict OF mot guilty" Tuesday.
When the three men had heard the
words freeing them from the charge
they embraced and kissed each other.
The Jury entered the courtroom ut
1920 o'clock. Immediately Thereafter
the prisoners, each wearing n red car
nation. were brought TO the cage In the
center OF the room. All were smiing'
The defendants were commanded TO
stand aud receive the verdict. which
was the same in each case-"Not
guilty"
The Jury. which for more than six
weeks had listened to the evidence In
this notable trial. was then excused
from further service. with the thanks
OF the court.
When the jurors had left. the court
announced to Caruso that there was
another indictment against him. charg'
ing him with assault with deadly
weapon with intent TO kill. and that
the court would release him on his
own recognizancc.
When the prisoner had taken oath
to appear In court when summoned ne
was released from the cage. His wife.
waiting at the rail behind the prison
ers' cage, fell into his arm, and doz-
en- OF his male companions rushed ior-
ward and kissed him.
Ettor and Giovannitti also were held
on another Indictment charging them,
together with William ID. Haywood OF
the Industrial Workers OF the World.
and others. with conspiracy TO incite
riot In the Lawrence strike. On this
they were released In bonds OF $500
each. which were furnished by Helen
S. Dudley OF Boston.
The trial OF Ettor. member OF the
executive committee OF the Industrial
Workers OF the World; Giovannitti. q
Socialist writer OF Brooklyn, y. Y.
and Caruso. a mill worker. came about
in consequence OF the strike OF 10000
operatives In the textile mills In Law.
renee. Mass, suddenly precipitated
January IL last and continued for two
months. Ettor and Giovannitti were
accused as accessories before the fact
TO the murder OF Anna Lopizzo. who
was killed In recent riot. The com.
monwealth maintained that they in.
cited the riot in which the woman met
her death by infammatory speeches
% the strikers
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
FO|LED BY ARRESTS
MMANiGAL TELLS OF REIGN OF
TERROR PLANNED 6Y JAMES
q. MCNAMARA.
PANAMA LOCKS WERE TARGET
Plot to Wipe Out City Of Los Angeles
by Explosion and Fire Part OF
pynamiter's Scheme-Wouid Turn
Bandit to Secure Money.

b Indianapolis. Nov. 27.-Ortie z. Nc
Manigal related in the federal court
here Monday stories OF how the Nc
Namaras, after the destruction Of the
Times. Matched the plots for more ex'
tensive violence and more desperate
deeds than they had attempted be
fore.
A plot to destroy the whole city OF
Los Angeles by explosion and fire. to
make history on the coast date from
the destruction Of that city, instead
OF from the date OF the San Francis
co earthquake, was among those OF
which the dynaEiter told.
In desperate desire to carry out
his dynamiting program, II the execu-
ave board. as he feared II would.
cut off the money supply. John ]. Nc
Namara was ready to resort to the
"hold-up" or highway robbery to get
money, said his former companion, In
crime.
How J. J. Mcnamara sought to get
McManigal to go to Panama to blow
up the canal locks under construc.
ton by the McClintie-Marshall COM
pany. was another interesting episode
in the conspiracy, as related by the
dynamiter.
The conversation in which most OF
these plans were disclosed. said the
dynamiter occurred at the interna-
tional headquarters in this city, April
Z. 1911. only FIVE days before J. b.
Mcnamara and Ortie Mechanical were
arrested in Detroit.
J. J. Mcnamara while he, 81. 3D.
and McManigai were talking, said the
witness, remarked that he had a
scheme for Los Angeles. the plan be-
ing TO get three or four good fellows"
locate che aqueduct and principal wa
ter mains there, and put charges IN
der them. Then. by using Schmidts
device for setting fire to a building
in several places simultaneously. by
the use OF the clocks. chemicals.
fuses and cans, said the dynamiter.
number of big fires would be started
in different places. and with the water
supply cut of. the city would be
wiped of the map.
IL not sending McManigal on
hunting trip. said the witness. McNa-
mara said he would send him to
Panama to blow up the locks.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
LUCILLE CAMERON IS FREED
Jack Johnson's White Sweetheart .,
Released on $1,000 Bail From
Illinois Jail.

Chicago. Nov. 26.-Lucile Cameron
the girl whose relations with Jack"
Johnson precipitated the pugilist's
suspension OF business as a cafe own.
er and ended In his indictment by the
government on charges OF violating
the Mann act. was given her liberty on
$1,000 bond by Federal Judge Car.
penter. The bond. which was reduced
from $4,000. was signed by the girl
herself and her mother. Mrs. F. Fal
conet-Cameron. Attorney Charles F..
Erbstein was present for Mrs. Cam.
eron and her daughter. but took no
part In the proceedings.
Miss Cameron has been held In tbe
county Jail ut Rockford.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Bomb Near Johnson's Home.

Chicago mysterious explosion
in the rear of the home of Jack John.
son, the negro pugilisi. now under in.
dictment for alleged violation OF the
Man act. caused excitement among the
neighborhood. who believed an attempt
had been made TO dynamite the house
the negro had recently given to his
mother. The explosion tore a hole in
a barn next door to the home of the ne
gro fighter. The police are investigat.
ing the explosion.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
SENATOR RAYNER DEAD
sUccUMss TO NEuRITIs AFTER
LONG ILLNESS. y
Deceased Was One OF the Most strIk.
ing Figures In Upper House
Of Congress.

Washington. Nov. 27.-Isidor Ray
ner. United States senator from Mary
land, died here Monday Of neuritis
from which he had been a sufferer
for Ave years. following an acute Ill
ness OF six weeks. Mr.. Rayner lay In
a comatose condition for nearly a
week before passing away.
Senator Rayner attempted to enter
actively into the Democratic campaign
and met Bourke Cochran in joint de-
bate at Baltimore late in September.
The effort exhausted him and he be-
came seriously Ill Immediately after.
ward. Before he entered congress he
had attained q national reputation be.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
|DOUIIW N()lE(
|uE1a1nlzzlH kf,Ss-"
| kzSsSSSsS $3.50 y

Never harbor mongrel stock
Don't forget to whitewash the -
terror Of your houses. 49,
Expect disease and low v'''nG
when fowls are inbred year IN ""'
year out.
Send to market all the stock .n",
you can spare. for the prices OF 'e''
are still high. =,
Plump chickens are want'u ~
market; remember that lousy c"''
ems will not fatten. 49,,
From October 18th to about W W,
ember 20th the best prices for Io''"'
are generally obtained. ~.
New blood may be added 10 NJ.
flock. by buying some choice pu"'
OF reliable poultry keeper. 80.
Lining nest boxes with newsp'p~ .s,
makes It easy to lift out litter. pAF'
and all. Then set q match TO IT. 80,
Authorities claim that the zee .ep
from q hen will be fertile LOT ia
days after tho removal or the -"
from the flock. os,
Do not let your young BIRDS IOU Ul.
with the old hens. as they are To-" ~,
to catch diseases which old hens
more subject to. ,.,e,,
All hens which have completed y" s,s
second laying season should % n,
posed Of at once. to make roo"
the young stock. ,cr
Save the small potatoes ana iln n 60
feet heads OF cabb6ge and other ,|anoi
vegetables. They will all DO re"'
by the hens in the winter. . r.
Don't delay any longer maN'n i,,sr
pairs to the houses or fences Naad,
may be here before you are as.
At the same time. clean up 'a'
and walks.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
SO DIE IN THEATER PANIC
Children Are TrampIed TO Death
When Film Explodes In a Span.
ish Playhouse.

Bilbao. Spain. Nov. 26.-Fifty chill.
dren and others were killed In panic
In q moving picture show here Sun.
day.
The scene Of the accident was a
large circus. which had been convert.
ed into a continuous cinematograph
show. As the price Of admission was
only two cents. the building was
crowded to its utmost capacity. for
the most part with women and chill.
dren.
The operator OF the machine lost
his nerve when a film ignited. and
screamed "Fire!"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06

cause OF his vigorous conduct OF the
late Admiral Schley's case before the
naval board OF inquiry that investi-
gated the action OF American officers
in the battle with Admiral Cervera's
Spanish feet
lie was sixty.two years old and
was born In Baltimore. He was a
Hember CT the lower house OF con.
gress from 1856 TO 1892. and IN 1904
became senator.
His death may affect control OF the
senate after March 4. He probably
will be succeeded by Republican
and his vote was counted on to give
the Democrats one majority
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Live Stock Market.

Sioux City, la.-Cattle: Good to
choice corn fed steers, s9.OOm9.5O;
medium to good. ss.0OdS.75; fat cows
and heifers, $6.256s.50: grass cows
and heiftrs, $4.75G6.5o; Gamers and
cutters, $3.25G4.50; bulls, $4.2517.O0
veals, s5.00@S.50. Hogs: Prices
ranged from $7.406775. with the bulk
of the sales at $7.60@77O, the average
cost $7.67. Sheep: lambs. $500 700;
yearlings, $4.75G5.25: wethers, $500
14.50; bucks, $2.5003.00.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
FIreless 1rooder.

about three inches apart and nailed
securely to cross pieces at either END
This frame fitted inside the box aud
rested on nails. two at each enc,
driven through the box at tn desired
height. These nails were Withdrawn
and driven higher in the ends OF the
box as the chicks grew so that they
would have more room beneath the
frame. A piece OF wool carp, was
thrown over the top OF the irl"e and
pressed down beneath the laJh sc that
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Wholesale Loot BY a Syndicate.

Chicago.-That half million dollars
In property has been stolen by a syn.
dictate OF twenty thieves, headed by
two physicians now under arrest. with
two others at detective headquarters,
Is the assertion OF officers who have
been following the trail of the thieves
for months. The alleged leaders OF
the formidable organization arrested
are Nicolas Kern. DR.. Edward Il. Stall
hutte, Joseph Todd and Romus
Doughty.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
CYRUS Kirk Dead.

Des Moines, la.-Cyrus Kirk. prest
dent OF the Equitable Insurance Com
pany of Iowa. died here. Mr. Kirk had
been a resident OF Des Moines since
1867, being in turn blacksmith. grocer,
grain buyer and miller. He entered
the employ of the insurance company
in 1875, worked in all capacities and
was elected president seven years ago.
He was born in Pennsylvania in 1874
and Is a veteran OF the civil war.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Robs an Indian Grave

Poteau, Okla.-G. w. Adkins, a Bap
fist preacher, was convicted here on
the charge OF robbing the grave OF
Wiley Kincade. a wealthy Indian. who
was buried near Brazil. Okla. more
than fifty years ago. II is said large
amount OF money was buried with Kin.
cade's body. in accordance with the
terms of his will