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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-01-13
LEGISLATIVE
EXTRA SESSION
(coNTINUED FRcM FIRST PAeE)

CONTINUED FRCM FIRST PAGE)
State, Hon. w. e. Clifford, the pres
ent encpmbent, has served one |
term, and has proven very eff
cient officer. A spirit of fair play |
would entitle Mr.. Clifford to another
term, and with a good record to
back him. it is doubtful if he will
have any opposition.
For State Treasurer, Hon. O. V.
Allen will be candidate to sue
coed himself. Mr.. Allen is a good
mixer, has earned more interest
money for the state than was ever
earned before, and while there liz
some talk of opposing candidates
none have yet announced them
selves, and it is conceded that he
will be a hard man to beat.
For State Auditor, Hon. Geo. w.
Lewis, the present efficient chief
deputy in the Auditors Depart
ment, who has served in that capac-
ity for three terms, and is entirely
familiar with the duties of the po-
sition, is the only candidate so far
announced. Mr.. Lewis has great
many friends all over the state,
and will make a strong candidate
tor the position.
For Attorney General, Hon. Jos.
II. Peterson and Hon. o. M. Van
Duyn, each serving as assistant at
torney general under General Nc
Dougall, are announced candidates
J Mr.. Peterson is from southeastern
Idaho, and Mr.. VanDuyn from
south western Idaho. Both are ex
ceedingly popular, and it will be
very pretty race. Former Cover
nor Morrison is also spoken OF as
candidate for this position but ha
not yet made definite announce
ment.
For Superintendent of Pubic In
struction, Grace M. Shepherd, VIII
is serving her first term very &C
3 ceptably. appears'to have no oppo
b sition.
3 For United States Senator, ther
t will be on opposition to Mr.. Bora
on the Republican eide of tn
4 house.
Y For Congress there have bee
d quite number of names suggested
It but no strenuous campaign is "
in evidence for either position
Idaho elects two congressman tn
year and the following have bee
favorably mentioned; Congresems
:, French, Former Governor Brad
Col. Hamer, Addison /. Smlt
John E. Gray, Bartlett Sincla
> and Peter G. Johnson.
For State Mine Inspector, the
will be no opposition to the re-nor
s. ination of Robt. N. Bell.
re For Supreme Judge, it is unde
r. stood that the Hon. Geo.
ID Stewart, the present Chief JustiC
ut will be candidate for re-electiC
s should his health continue to II
e. prove. Hon. Alfred Bulge, Jud
pr of the Fifth Judicial District,
being strongly endorsed by /
to friends for the same position, al
10 Hon. Edward A. Walters, Judge
or the Fourth Judicial District, al
re has a strong following.
70 On the Democratic side of 4
re house there has been little said CO
L. corning candidates. There sppea
IS. to be an impression that Govern
ty Hswlsy does not care for re-non
nation. He 10 net in spiirs scee
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-01-13

with some of the strong men in his
party, notably John F. Nugent,
State Chairman, and Nose Alexan-
der, former candidate for Governor
There is little doubt, however, hut
that Governor Hawley will be re-
nominated, if he desires to make
the race, in spite Of any opposition
that the gentlemen named might
feel inclined to show hun. For
other places on the ticket there has
not even been suggestion.
State Auditor Taylor today gave
out a statement relative to the
business of the State Land Board
that will be of interest throughout
the state. He said:
"The State of Idaho loaned more
money to the farmers of the state
during the year 1911 than the en-
tire amount of farm loans in force
Decembe 81, 1910"
On January /, 1909, the total
amount of farm loans in force was
1919, 440.00-all that had accum-
lated since statehood. During the
two years of 1909 and 1910, there
was placed the sum of $424,5770O
while during the one year of 1911
the amount of state money loaned
on farm lands was S646,795.00.n
This favorable showing is the
result of a policy proposed by my
self, and supported by my colleagues
on the State Board of Land Com
missioners, to discontinue the prac-
tice of purchasing school bonds
with the endowment funds of the
state, and enlarging upon the policy
of investing these funds in farm
loans. The schools have prospered
, just as though the state purchased
, their bonds, because Eastern bond
houses are glad to buy then, while
D hundre DIS of farmers of Idaho have
: been benefited by securing this
money, at low rate of interest,
with which to develop their lands.
!. During the one year ending Deem
Der 81, 1911, the state purchased
1915, 44S 20 worth of school bonds
q and loaned $646,795.00 on farm
=. lands. The greater part of The
J. bonds purchases this year were
made before the change of policy
% took place. If the farm loan policy
h is continued during the presen
10 year, the amount so placed for th'
present biennial period will amour
N to not less than 81, 25O,000.00. Tn
4 distribution of this vast sum owe
O, the state will without doubt bell
n the banker and the merchant a
;s we'll as the farmer"
an "Bonner county has faired ver'
- we'll in the distribution of none
y for farm loans. When | became
h member of the State Land Board,
,ir year ago, Bonner county farmer
had secured but $4,000 in stat
.re loans. On the 31st of December
n. 1911, this amount had increased t
$40, 00800, while there are now az
n. proved and in the process of con
n pletion loans to the amount {
"a $l3, $4,000. making total {
- $50. 75S.OO."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
MISS MARY z. HARPER
Democratic Candidate for State Super.
intendent of instruction.

Boise, Idaho, Oct. 9.-Miss Mary z.
Harper, democratic candidate for the
office of State Superintendent of
Public instruction is "Native daugh-
ter of the Golden West' and has fully
demonstrated that she possesses west
ern girls equipment of pluck energy
and ambition.
A reident of Weiser since childhood,
one of five children left fatherless in
early youth and brought up by wild
owed mother, Miss Harper graduated
with highest honors from the Weiser
High school, also graduated with hon
ors from Normal School, proved herself
to be successful teacher and has held
the office of County Superintendent of
Public instruction in her home county
for five terms. When elected the first
time she was but little past twenty-one
and the fact that she has been SO often
reelected is a fine tribute to the girl
superintendent IS efficient work, espec-
tally when it is considered that Miss
Harper, although by no means a poll.
tician, has always been loyal demo-
crat, and Washington County has near
ly always contributed her full share
to the normal $4,000 republican major
ity of the state.
Miss Harper is bright young woman
of great natural ability, culture, re-
fined tastes, attractive, pleasing per-
sonality, and charming, gracious man
ner She is not faddist or an enthu-
siast, does not pose as leader of re-
form, but is quiet, earnest and ex-
ceedingly successful worker in the So
cial, civic, church and club life of her
home community. For ten years Coun-
ty Superintendent, bringing to the Of
flee excellent professional training and
practical experience in rural, village
and city school teaching, Miss Harper
of Washington County has long been a
factor in the educational life of the
state.
Idaho has been fortunate in her
choice of women superintendents. From
the time of the beloved Permeal French,
of nationwide reputation as an educa-
tor, the State Superintendents have
been cultured young women and the
office has been conducted in a credi-
table manner.
However, the slogan of certain en-
terprising town near the western por-
tai is: "But you can do better in Wei
SER"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10

ticket. This year the democrats will
come into their own, and Mr.. Daughters
election seems ass,,red.-Sandpoin
News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10

E. L. Parker, Democratic Candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, is Optimistic

Ernest l.. Parker of Cottonwood, can.
didate on the democratic ticket for the
office Of lieutenant governor, passed
through Lewiston yesterday on his way
to Boise in response to a request from
the democratic state central committee
for his services in final whirl through
the south by several democratic candi-
dates for office.
Mr.. Parker looks for democratic sue
cess at the coming election, saying that
his own observations and reports re-
ceived from persons having Travelled
extensively in all parts of the state
point in that direction.
"While have not been actively en-
gagged in campaigning, this being my
first trip away from my business" Mr..
Parker remarked yesterday, 81 really
feel sanguine over the success of our
ticket at the next election. The dem
ocratic platform as adopted is peo-
pies platform and one that will carry
much weight when it comes to getting
votes. ! travelled to Vollmer, lilo and
Nezperce with Governor Hawley on his
recent trip to our section and the man
ner in which he was received and the
close attention and approval given his
remarks, especially relating to the ques-
ton of taxation, indicated much to me
and ! consider the legislative ticket,
as offered the voters from Idaho coun-
ty, is a very strong one, and consider
it safe at this time to forecast the elec-
tion of the same by good majority"
Mr.. Parker was a member of the last
house, and prior to that time he held
the office of county commissioner of
Nezperce county for two terms, at that
time being resident of Nezperce.-
Tribune.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
FREEMAN DAUGHTERS
Democratic Candidate for Secretary of
State.

Mr.. Daughters was born at Law
renceburg, Indiana, and in early child
hood removed with his parents to Kan
sas where his youth was spent in and
around Fort Scott. When but IS years
of age he came to Idaho and took up
ms residence IN Bear Lake county.
This was in 1898. He taught school for
some time in Bear Lake and Bannock
counties and there earned enough mon
ey to make his way through college and
the Philadelphia Divinity School. He
was the youngest in his class at college
and at the seminary and graduated
with honors. He was induced to take
up church work under Bishop Talbot
who at that time was in charge of the
missionary work of the Episcopal
church in Wyoming and Idaho, and
Mr.. Daughters gave seven years Of his
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
Big Crusher to Start

The big rock crushing plant that has
been located two miles from Cotton
wood in deep rock cut along the high
line track, was put in shape for running
this week and next week promises to
see the plant grinding out rock to it's
capacity, which is expected to be about
400 yards daily.
A fine camp has been established at
the crusher, where force of about 80
men has been employed for the past
three months clearing the ground and
drilling holes with a steam drill for
blasting out the rock. A Cater crusher,
having capacity of 600 yards daily
and another cursher with capacity
of about 200 yards and bins with suf-
ficient capacity to handle the output,
have been installed. A big 80 horse
power gasoline engine will furnish the
power.
With the plant ready for work Con-
tractors Dole & Collins are asking for
about 25 men to be ready to commence
work the first of the week.
The plant will be kept in steady op-
Grafton as long as the weather will per-
nit. This will necessitate the putting
on of a work train by the rail road
company to handle the crushed rock
for ballasting the track as the contract
with Dole & Collins calls for 10000
yards of rock. AS much of the work
as is possible will be done this fall
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
Ball Team to Elk

The Grangeville baseball team, which
was to have gone into Elk last week,
put off the trip until this week, leav-
ing Tuesday for that camp. They will
play series of three games with a
crack team of the mountain districts
The Elk people have advertised the
tournament in great shape, sending out
invitations to a number of people, es.
pecially pressing was the invitation to
the politicians, many of whom accepted
The cost of the trip will be in the neigh
borhood of $500 and as it is paid by
the enthusiasts of Elk it shows what
a live bunch they have in there.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10

life to that work. Three years hq spent
at Wallace, Idaho, where his work was
remarkably successful. He made friends
among all classes, and although he
passed through the stormy labor trou-
bles of 1890, he left there without an
enemy. While at Wallace he esta blished
a reputation for industry and devotion
to duty.
Owing to financial demands made
upon him, seven years ago he aban'
doned missionary work and entered the
educational field. At present he is
the principal Of the Standpoint high
school, a position which he has held
for the last four years, and he ranks
among the leading educators Of this
end of the state. Five years ago he
was one of the organizers of the Sand
point Commercial club and was its first
secretary Years spent in newspaper
work have also made him an exper-
fenced newspaper man.
In politics Mr.. Daughters has been
a Bryan democrat since the political
upheaval Of 1896. Only once before
has he been a candidate for public Of
flee and that was for the office of pro-
bate judge in Bonner county four years
ago. The Taft tidal wave of the year
swamped the democratic county and
state ticket as every one knows, but
Mr. Daughters had the consolation Of
knowing that he ran 700 or 800 votes
abe ed of the votes for the head Of the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
Board Meets Monday

The board of county commissioners
meet in regular session next week. BY
the way, have you noticed there is little
if any criticism on the manner in which
the present board has conducted the af-
fairs of the county. Honestly, laying
all politics aside, has Idaho county ever
had better boardf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
TAFT TABoos POLITICAL TALK
On Long Vermont Motor Trip, Tells
of Mountain Air.

Montpelier, VT, Oct. S.-After run
of more than 130 miles in the face of
a keen October wind, President Taft
motored tonight into the capital of Yer
mont. During the day the president
made speeches in many towns in the
Green mountains, but kept far away
from politics and dwelt largely upon
the health giving qualities of the noun
tain air.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
1.-THE Lion and the Mouse,

has been secured for Friday, October
20 at the |. o. 0. F. Opera House.
This is fortunate booking for Man.
ager Amber and one worthy of special
notice as the attraction is to be seen
in but very few one-night stands this
season, its time having been almost
entirely booked in the larger cities of
the country This is strong evidence
OF the strength of the company.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10

Lewiston, Idaho, Oct. S.-That the
presidential electors and candidates for
congress of the progressive party Of the
state of Idaho were not nominated in
conformity with the statute of the pri-
mary law and should not be certified
or printed on the official ballot, but
the nominees for state offices are en-
titled to have their names appear ON
the ballot Of November 5, came tonight
as decision of the supreme court Of
this state, now in session at Lewiston.
According to the opinion, written by
Judge Ailshie, the st. Anthony conven-
tion of July 80 was not convention
within the meaning of either the stat
ute or common usage among political
organizations of this country.
Convention Call Attacked.
1t was substantiated that the call was
not issued by any person having author
ity to call convention nor did the par
ty making the call represent any party
or organization, but only themselves.
This action was instituted in the
name of the state as plaintiff on the
relation of Judson Spofford of Boise
and sought to enjoin Secretary of State
Wilfred l.. Clifford from certifying the
nominations of presidential electors,
candidate for congress and state offic-
es.
The call for the convention toward
which the court directed much of its
attention in its decision read as fol-
lows and was signed by order of the
committees:
g Notice is hereby given to the quail
flied electors of the state of Idaho,
who are interested in the progressive
movement, to attend and take part in
state convention to be held at st.
Anthony, Idaho, on the 30th day Of
July, A. d. 1912, for the purpose of per-
fecting said organization, the nomina-
tion of presidential electors and full
state ticket; also for the selection Of
delegates to the convention of the ma.
tional progressive party to be held in
Chicago, August S, 1912, the adoption
of a platform and for the transaction
of such other business as may be nec-
essary."
1t did not appear upon what date
this call was issued, but it was shown
that it appeared in the issue of the Ev-
ening Capital News of Boise, July 10.
Inasmuch as the office of congress-
man is not state office its realm falls
under the head of national ticket and
cannot therefore be certified.
Names to be Left Off.
AS result of the decision today the
names of H. Harland of Payette, Hen
ry Olney of Standpoint, Eli Harris Of
Marysville, and L. M. Earle of Idaho
Falls, as presidential electors of the
progressive party of Idaho, and F. Mon
roe Smock Of New Plymouth, for con-
gress, will not appear on the official
ballot at the general election, but the
names of the candidates for state Of
ficers will be certified and inserted ON
the ballot
The decision comes as a big surprise
to the local bull moosers, who have felt
confident that Secretary Clifford would
not be enjoined from certifying the
above names. 1t is now question
whether they will withdraw the names
of the state offices from the field.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
A Success.

Through the columns of the press Of
other cities where the production has
been seen it would, seem that "The
Lion and the Mouse" is considered
the strongest play that the brilliant au-
thor, Chas. Klein, has ever written.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10
SUPREME COURT KNOCKS OFF
BULL MOOSE ELECTORS
STATE TICKET TO STAND
Judges Hold the Other Progressive
Nominations Cannot Appear
on the Ballot.

Boise, Idaho, Oct. 8.-"The
progressive campaign in Idaho,
will be pushed to the limit, re-
gardless Of the supreme courts
decision" said J. H. Gipson, pro-
gressive state chairman. "There
will be no letup whatever by US.
We are in the fight to win and
we will not quit because of the
court 3 decision. We win tell the
people to write the names ON the
ballot"
G. II. Martin. progressive can
didate for governor, announced
several days ago that he would
continue the campaign regardless
of the outcome of the suit.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-10-10

For Sale--Rambouillet bucks, ons,
two and three years old-the Best in
the West. Tom Bales. 20-8k
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-10-26
ON CAP. WIGDARL
A Tale Of the Days When Ben Wasem
Was a Knight Of the Grip and
the Town of Larimors.

Many years ago Ben Wasem, the I'M
dertaker, who was then q travelling
man, and another knight of the grip
went to the town of Larimore and
stopped at the little hotel.
So as to have some fun they pre-
tended they were hard of hearing and
when the waitress started off to tell
what the bill of fare was for the days
meal they put their lands behind
their ear and remarked, SAY it
again." and they kept the young lady
repeating her lingo until she became
real angry.
While seated, at the table after they
had succeeded in getting what they
wanted who should come in put "Cap"
Wigdahl. Now, everybody who knows
Cap" also knows that he was made
almost stone deaf, caused by the
busting of a canon ball in the Span
ish-American war. The waitress
stepped over to take his order. After
telling hirn the good ;inSs she had on
the menu she was surprised % have
him put ais hand bchnd his & and
say "t;h1
For that remark Of inquiry Gap"
received a sound box on the ear,
which caused him tc ask at the cfice
why this display of war was made.
When the joke YVES explained to Mr.,
Wigdahl ne merely remarked that
Messrs. Wssem and his partner did not
have to pretend they were hard"
headed" gsr
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-10-26
cap" and POLITICS
He Claims tho Unterrified Can Have
Their Free Trade. Also Their
Free Soup Houses.

Politics do not seem to take much
of the travellers time, but occasionally
you hear Of some good mes pulled of
by the boys.
Some Wilson men and bull moosers
were having a hot time about reciproc-
ity, recall, referendum, Panama canal
and the bath tub trust and other
trusts, trades etc, on the train going
west early in the week. The smiling
face of Gap" Wigdahl was noticed,
but he was not taking much interest
In the remarks until they began to a
this and that against President Taft.
Then Cap started and say that fat
fellow can certainly put them over the
plate. He gave the bunch some actual
figures and facts about the good things
that have been accomplished during
iTaft's administration and closed with
"a hot shot: You fellows come on
send put, spell binders about free trade,
etc, that you got some Of the voters
to believe. If Wilson or Roosevelt
gets in we'll have free lunch Also"
He changed the crowd from seemingly
bad tempered or over excited into q
good natured happy lot OF travelling
men looking for orders.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-10-26
HERB ASON'S NEWSUIT
It caussd a Profound Sensation
Wherever He Appeared Along
His Right Of Way.

Herb Mason. one of thy prominent
members of 654 has a new suit of
clothes which his better half dis
claims any share of the purchase
thereof. 1t is q good suit, fits him
like the paper on the wall and the
cloth is expensive. Whence, then,
comes the objection to 1t?
1t is a fairly dark gray plaid, but
alasi also aIack! the plaids are ex-
ceedingly large and one OF the boys
who met him on the road says that
the suit will drown out the sound Of a
threshing machine.
Herb has been travelling the prairies
for many a year selling goods and all
most every fence post knows him.
He landed in one of the little vii
lagos recently and as he was walking
up to his hotel a small boy asked him
where the rest OF the troupe was. He
had been taken for the advance man
Of a female minstrel show. Since he
has been jihed about it frequently, he
denies that he bought it at all, but
claims that IL was handed over to him
by a fellow who owed him d sum Of
money and that was all he could get.
He will wear it during the winter
months when his o~vercoat will hide 1t.