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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11

powerful governments are built, is
obedience to the law We have seem
lngly arrived at time when a polit.
zeal party can afford to make it a car.
dlnal tenet of it's faith.
A few weeks ago the country was
surprised and shocked by the confes.
sion of two labor leaders. In order
to save their lives, which they had so
often declared they would gladly sac
rlflce for labor, they entered their
pleas CT guilty, insisting that they did
all for principle and seemed to ex-
pect an astonishcd world to accent
their remarkable apologies. No reas-
enable man would Seek to hold Union
Labor as such responsible for this
conspiracy to carry on indiscriminate
murder. Fair men will not by reason
OF their confession seek to impeach
the citizenship of the rank and file
OF the great army of labor. but even
SO and with that conceded the brutal
tale of fiendish destruction of property
and life leaves honest labor Inundated
discouraged, and distrustful, its up-
right and conscientious leaders con-
fused and dispirited, and in view of
the fact that these men SO long as
they held their secret could command
the support of thousands of good men.
II leaves the country stirred with un-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11

The men of Blackfoot and vicinity
are to have rare treat in the coming
Ct Harry w. Arnold Of New York
City, January 23. Mr.. Arnold is "a
great speaker. Fred B. Smith Of
New York, chairman of the Men and
Religion Forward Movement of Amer
lca~ says of Arnold: "He is the great
est platform speaker in the United
States or Canada" He never fails to
fill the largest auditoriums in our
sreat cities. He is especially strong
IN his address to men.
Mr.. Arnold is a laymen, and comes
IN the interest of the Men and Reli-
g'on Forward Movement, which is
sweeping the country with such tire.
mendous power. The movement is
lnter-denominational 1t is backed I'M
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
PRINTING IN THE
UNITED STATES

What the printers and publishers Of
the country are doing has been made
the subject of a special bulletin by the
Census Bureau, which finds that there
are 22,143 publications in the country.
with an aggregate circulation of 1867
46s,19O copies per issue. OF these
2,6O2 are daiies exclusive of Sunday
with an aggregate circulation of 24,217.
l27, and 15,O97 are weeklies, with an
aggregate circulation of 4O,S22,965.
With all due respect to the Census
Bureau if it has really established these
facts it has done something no other
agency has ever been able to accom-
phsh.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
NEW FREIGHT RATES FOR IDAHO

Under the provisions of the new
freight tariff on the Short Line, which
becomes effective on the 18th. inst
the majority of commodities which arc
snlpped into this section will be placed
along the line at greatly reduced ra..
Illustrative of how the rate has been
cut, the following are quoted:-Iron
materials 30 per cent, sugar bags 33c
per hundred, news print 50 cts. from
Chicago, as against s120. This means
much to Idaho, it means that the CON-
stant howl against high freight rates
VIII be unfounded in the future, that
commodities can be brought to Plack.
foot at price that will prohibit peo.
pies patronage of the mail order hons
es to great extent.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
BROUGHT BACK FUGATIvE

Mike Merner, he of many sins, was
brought back from Cole ate, Washing
ton. last Friday by Sheriff F.. E. De.
Kay. Mike is the man who recently
ran sway with his sister-in-law, stole
s7vtral head of horses, married the
lady when he had wife here in Black
foot and the list OF crimes calendared
against him now are grand larceny,
bigimy and statutory rape. He seems
destined to be good for a home fer
about fourteen milestones of his life
and when he again breathes the pure
free air outside of prison walls, the
chances are he will not be so ardent in
his love affairs.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
THE CONiNGERS ARE HERE

When the word is circulated thru.
cut Blackfoot that the .Coninger ag
gregation of players arc again going
to appear in town, everyone feels a
thrill of Joy that the ordinary amuse-
ments of the town are to be varied by
this bunch of actors. Ralph Coninger
las appeared in Blackfoot number
af years with different shows and has
always gone away with the best wisht
Of the people. and assurances of a
warm welcome when he returns. This
trip in ne is supported by all good
ones. amcng whom dfe Miss Irene
Shirley and Seldy Roach. They are
playing weeks engagement at the
New Isis and are drawing, the crowds
nightly.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
ARRANGING FOR
TRUSTEES MEETING

The officers of the school trustees
association of Bingham county met
with County Superintendent Alice
Beech Wednesday to arrange for the
annual meeting of the organization, ani
also to arrange fitting program. They
were G. w. Hammond of Groveland,
II. X. Williams, of Preston, and A. ].
Snyder of Springfield The date up
on which the trustees meeting will be
held has not yet been fixed.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
WILL PLACE HEADsToNES {.
AT SOLDIERS GRAVES

Judge ]. c. Fisher of the local G..
A. r. post, has sent away for seven
headstcnes, to be placed at the graves
OF the soldiers who. are buried in the
Grove City cemetery. These stones
are furnished by the, United States
government and are placed in position
very active in the work of the Grand
Army Of the Republic and through
him the boys are always honored as
they should be-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
A NEW MEMS
CLUB IN BlACKFOOT

A lot of the young fellows around
town have organized social club
which meets in Curtis hardware
store, and which has as an object the
PROPAGATION of Truth. Every mem.
ber has to report to the president once
week, relative to his having told the
truth once during the week. judge J.
Z. Fisher was chosen as treasurer and
keeper of the truths records. Other
members of the organization are H.
w. Curas. Rubes Osborn and Dolph
Johnson. the<la latter having the honor
thrust upon him while in California.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
DON'T READ

II you have guest, are going away
nave a dinner party or are invited to
one, new baby arrives in the neigh
oorhood, someone is i'll, there is a
wedding, young America breaks an
arm or leg, you see a runaway, there
is fire, any old thing, telephone it
to the Optimist, whether in town or
IN the country. We want the news.
Use the telephone. #
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
JANUARY MEETING
OF COMMISSIONERS

The County Commissioners are in
session this week, it being the first
meeting of the new year. Up to the
present time the gentlemen are engag-
ed in the grind of allowing bills. They
are also listening to the roar from tax
payers relative to the demand made
by the county assessor for higher tax
es. Several night sessions have been
held and it is probable that thew will
adjourn within the week.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
READ BORAH'S SPEECH

In this issue there is a speech by
senator of w. E. Borah, delivered be.
fore the New York Republican C,ub
December goth, the subject of which
Is obedience To Law" 1t should
De read in the schools, it should be
feao IN place of a sermon in the
churches and it should be read by ey-
cry citizen from ocean to ocean, from
the gulf to the Canadian border.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11

by the Brotherhoods of nine of the
great denominations of America, by
tie International S. S. committee and
by the International committee Of the
Y. M. c. A. Its aim is to interest
men and boys in the deeper realities
OF Christianity. You cannot afford to
miss hearing this great address to
men entitled: "The Summons of the
Hour"
The meeting will be in the Metho-
dist church, Tuesday evening, January
% Please remember the date. There
will be no charge for admission, but
owing to the limited space and the
large number of men expected, the
admission will be by ticket only. Boys
over 16 years of age will be admitted.
Publicity Committee
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
NOTICE

There will be another RABBIT Drive
on saturday January 18th, 1912. to
commence 211s miles east of wane,,o
commencing as early as possible and
meet at the T. T. Alfred corner in the
main Wolverine road, eight miles from
Biackfoot. Everybody is invited to at
tend and bring lots of clubs as there
wiz be not guns used Everybody be
there.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
WILL CONTINUE IN BUSINESS

N. E. Montgomery of the firm of
montgomery & Owens, returned last
week from Kansas City and other mid.
die west cities. where he purchased a
large stock OF dry goods and furniture.
which will be used in the business Of
the firm.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
SOLD HIS RANCH

George Hall, owing. farm north of
town, sold the same this week to a
Mrs. Thornton of st. Anthoney, fer a
consideration of S10O per acre. This
means another resident for Bingham
county, for Mrs. Thornton will reside
ON the farmland Mr.. Hall will buy
land here again and make another
ideal ranch.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-01-11
1000 RABBITS KILLED

CONTINUED to page two)
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
PUBLISHERS WILL
MEET At NASHVILLE

Nashville, Tenn, June 1S.-The Mid.
die Tennessee printers and newspaper
publishers will hold meeting at the
Tulane hotel Friday, June II, at which
time plans for The organization Of the
printers and publishers Of the entire
state will be considered. The East
Tennessee division has already organ
lied in a meeting held at Knoxville
June S, and it is proposed TO organize
the West Tennessee division soon after
the Middle division is organized. Later
a big state meeting will be called for a
session TO be held, probably in Nash.
vile, when the three divisions will per-
feet a state organization.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
Gen. Faulkner Speaks
Here on Thursday
Eloquent Young Tennessean
Makes a Fine Impression on
Our People.
lion the Mt. Pleaaant Recordl

(From the Mt. Pleasant Record)
Gen Walter S Faulkner the elo-
quent young Gubsrnatorial candidate,
spoke at Mt Pleasant on Thursday at
lernoon 10 a fair crowd at the Dixie
Theatre. lie was introduced by Hon
L II Hammond in fitting phrase. He
advocated the enforcement Of all law
in strong aud earnest terms. He said
that the bold and arrogant violation Of
whiskey laws had resulted in the de-
moralizing Of all social and civic acliv.
tiles. He advocated the settlement Of
the liquor question by vote Of the
people. The worst phase Of the ques-
ton is its political phase. II is wrong
for any sci Of men 10 band together to
control politics,
The speaker discussed at some length
the question Of taxation, devoting spe'
cial attention to the back tax matter.
His criticism OF Patterson was caus-
tic because Of his bitter denuncialioE Of
the back tax system during his race
with Cox and then as governor preser
wing aud enlareing its iniquilies.
He vigorously assailed The Game
Law Department as a system of graf
and wrong.
Gen. Faulkner made a very fine i'm.
preston on our people and will not be
without substantial following in thi,
section
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
Vaughn Mfg. Co to
Suspend Business

Columbia, Tenn. June 11.-The
Vaughn Manufacturing company, one
of the largest manufacturing concerns
in this section of the state, today filed
articles of voluntary liquidation. 1t is
understood that the recent heavy ad-
vance in the cost of lumber and other
materials used by the company in its
woodworking establishment and poor
collections are the causes OF the com
pany's decision TO liquidate. The liza
bilities of the company are placed at
about $4,000, and the assets are est.
mated at $45,000. The Maury Coun-
ty Trust Company was appointed trus-
tee to wind up the business Of the
company. 1t is the purpose of the
trustees TO continue the operation Of
the large manufacturing plants of the
company until they can be disposed Of
without too great sacrifice. The of
ficers and principal stockholders of the
concern are Newt E Vaughn, J Alex
Titcomb. Henry F Alexander and Geo.
P FriersOn. They express the belief
that all of the debts of the company
will be paid in full,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19

MoDONALD-We are authorized to an
nounce Harvey Nc Donald as a candidate for
Tax Assessor of Lawrence County Election
August l. 1912.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
FAULKNER FORMALLY
ENTERS THE RACE
Lebanon Candidate Deposits
Qualification Fee at HeadquaT-
terS.

Nashville, June 10.-As evil
dence of the fact that he is moth
ing daunted by the entry In the
governors race of men older and
more experienced in politics, Gen.
Walter W Faulkner, of Lebanon,
on Monday nigh, deposited his
check for $500 with Chairman j
d G Morton, of the state commit
tee, thereby being the first man to
qualify for the primary. General
Faulkner has been actively in the
field for some time and has already
made several speeches in the inter
est of hiss candidacy. He is an
able campaigner, and before the
primary intends to stump the state
''frOm the mountains to the Miss
isslpi."
In speaking of the entry of Gov
ernor McMillin in the race, Gen
eral Faulkner said that he was not
losing any sleep over the matter.
81 won't call 'vense roundance'
on Uncle Benton" he said, land |
won't call 'vense dubs. He has
lately got to be so poor IA shot that
| believe will allow him to shoot
Just as he pleases. The funny
thing about it is, if the people
were calling so loudly for Mr.. Jas
b, isn't 1t queer that Uncle Ben
ton didn't hear it? and if they
were calling so loudly for Uncle
Benton, isn't II remarkable that
Uncle James b didn't hear it!
Really, | agree with both. | don't
think the calls for either were very
loud.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
LaWrenCeburg District
N. E. Church, South
Fourth Round Of Quarterly
Meetings.

Enterprise, SandYhook, June 22.23.
BiebTvills & Southport, Biebyvills,
June 23.24
Hampshire & Cross Bridges, Cross
Bridges, June 29. 30
Williamsport, Nebo, June 80, July 2.
Hohenwald, Bethel, July 81,
Linden, Linden July 14.t5.
HOwards, Marsh Creek. July 20 r..
Mt Auburn, Cedar Valley. July 2i-22
FlalwoOds, FlaiwOOds, July 27-2S.
Clifton, August As.
Savannah c., PineY, August 7.
Savannah Sta, Aug ii-12.
Graham, Union Grove, Aug IS.
ellis Mills, Cherrys, Aug 1913.
WaynesborO, Providence, Aug
Napier, Oak Grove, Aug 24.25.
West Point, WaVland Springs, Aug
81, Sept. /.
LoreliO, Lorello, Sept. IL.
Ethridee, Pleasant Grove, Sept rs
Lawrencebure, Sept. 1916.
Mt. Pleasant, Sept 22.28.
H.B. BLUE.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
SUMMONS COMES TO
HORACE E. PALMER
Noted Tennessee Jurist Breath
ed His Last Early Tuesday.

Murlreesboro, Tenn, June 10.-Fol-
lowing an illness Of several days, Judge
Horace E Palmer, a prominent iurist
and lawyer, died this morning al 2
o'clock at his home here.
Judge Palmer was born September
70, 1855, and was a son of Gen Joseph
R and 0phelia M Palmer, his father
having been a lawyer during his career
Judge Palmer received his education in
Union University OF this city, also the
University Of Virginia, and soon after
receiving his diplomas from these in
Stitutions, entered Cumberland Univer-
sitV at Lebanon. In June, 1877, he
graduated with the LIB degree and at
once entered the profession Of law, In
1855 he was elected mayor of MUIR
freesboro. In 1889 he was chosen as
a member Of the legislature. In Feb
ruarY, 1907, he was appointed judge
Of the court Of civil appeals, and was
re elected to the same office in 1908.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
For SHERIFF.

BOYETT:-We are authorized to announce
J.R. bud Boyett as a candidate for re-elec-
ton 10 the office Of Sheriff Of Lawrence
county. Election August /, 1912
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
James B. Frazier is
Out Of the Race.
Chattanooga Quits Race for
the Democratic Gubernatorial
Nomination. Serious Illness
Causes Withdrawal.

Chattanooga, June Ex-senator Jas.
B. Frazier has been forced by the fact
Of his serious illness, the issue Of which
is not yet known, 10 loreeO the race for
the Democratic nomination for Govern
or Of Tennessee,
While any announcement could moi
be made by him in person, he is coeni-
zant Of the action taken for him by bis
personal friends who are interested in
him more in that respect than in a pol
ilical way, and a formal address to the
people Of the state signed by a number
Of gentlemen who have been his ardent
supporters, has his approval.
Last night one Of his closest friends
both politically and personally, visited
Senator Frazier at his home, and so far
as il was prudent TO mention such a
subject. apprised him Of what friends
believed to be the best thing in the
present reeretlable circumstances. Sub
sequentlV a conference was held al
which an address announcing his with.
drawal and the reasons therefor was
issued.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
Benton MCMillilS
Hat in the Ring
willing To stand or FAN By For
mer Administrations To Ite-
Inaugurate Economical Gov
eminent.

Former Governor Benton Me
Millin on Sunday night announced
as a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for governor. Mr.
McMillin states that il elected he
expects to reinaugurate economy
in public expenses and to resume
payments on the state debt. He
says that he will strive for the res
toration of peace and good will TO
distracted state and for the main
tenance of order and the enforce
ment of the law. He cites numer-
Gus beneficial legislative enact.
ments made during his two admin
istrations, such as the statute for
the protection of girls under eigh-
teen, the factory inspection law,
and the uniform textbook law.
The full announcement follows:
To the Democracy Of Tennessee:
Yielding to the solicitation Of
many, and a desire to serve you
another term, | take this method
of announcing myself a candidate
for the governorship, subject to
the primary ordered for August 1,
to nominate a Democratic candi.
date.
When elected, ! propose to give
the state a thorough business adj
mlnistration, to reinaugurate econ
omy in public expenses; to refund
such portions as cannot be paid at
maturity, at the best terms obtain.
able, that the burden of payment
shall be so distributed as not to
Cypress the people and yet to make
the debt perpetual.
shall strive tor the restoration
of peace and good will to the dis
tracted state; for the maintenance
of order and the enforcement of
the law.
Having twice served you as gov
ernor you know whether or not |
was faithful TO the state. By the
record there made | am willing to
be judged, and with it stand or
fall. During my administration
such economies were enforced, and
laws passed, as to create the sink.
ing fund of 1899, which resulted
in the payment OF about one-third
of the public debt,
The law for the protection Of
our girls under IS years OF age
was passed.
The "Child Labor" law was en-.
acted.
The "Factory Inspection" law
was passed.
The "Uniform Textbook" law,
which has improved the schools
and saved millions of dollars to
parents, was passed,
The "GOod Roads" movement
which Ithen advocated and do still
was given an impetus that has re-
suited in great highway improve
ment.
The taxes were collected, with
certainty and economy, and with
out unnecessary friction.
| propose to make the campaign
on my own merits, and without
entanglUg alliances
Before the primary, | shall visit
as much of the state as | can to
meet the people and discuss public
questions before them.
BENTON MCMILLIN
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

UNDERHILL-We are authorized to an
nounce DR.. E. f. Underhill as a candidate
for Tax Assessor of Lawrence County Elec-
ton August I 1912.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19

WATKINS-We are authorized to announce
Ben. F. Watkins as a candidate for Sheriff OF
Lawrence County, Tennessee.
Election Aug. /.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
FOR TRuSTEE

WEBB-We are authorized to announce J.
F. Webb as a candidate for reelection to the
office Of Trustee of Lawrence County Tennes-
see. Election August l, 1912.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19

NOBLIT;-We are authorized to announce
Thos, H, Noblit as candidate for Trustee Of
Lawrence County. Election in August,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
SummertOWn nOteS

walter Barren made a business IMP
TO Columbia on Tuesday Of this week.
A eOOdlV number Of our citizens at
tended the Sunday School picnic at
Sandy Hook, last Sunday.
Mrs Lee Baueus has returned from
visit TO her daughter, Mrs Pennington,
at Mt Pleasant
Mr. Guthrie, Of Kentucky, was in our
midst last week, with a view Of loca.
ting here.
Mrs Walter Murrell. OF Louisville, is
visiting friends in Lawrence County and
attending TO some business matters.
Dock, the Straw Dealer" Now
don't that sound in wholesale way?
See him for quick delivery.
The BOgGess Skating Rink continues
TO be we'll patrOnized. Some Of the
best performers can run fast, jump side
wise, sit down quick, roll over in a
hurry, lose one skate and still make it
to the wall before everybody falls over
them.
On account Of the death and burial
Of Miss Whitaker. the Ladies Club met
on Thursday Of last week.
Ogden Usher, now in the employ Of
the Carey Roof people. got his fingers
badly burned last week.
Miss Cora Gillian is attending the
Institute at Lawrencebure this week,
Miss Gillian is one Of our most success
full teachers. So devoted is she TO the
work that even The young men are no
attraction.
Nv Hartley and family Of Nashville
and his daughter Mrs Fast Of Nebraska
are spending a pleasant time down on
the old Betner place near GAINESVILLE.
The little son Of Ross Carroll has
been quite sick the last few days but il
better.
Ben wilkins and brother-in wer'
seen circulating in our town last week
Demelia Walker is visiting her broth
er and family near Hampshire.
The plan 10 enlarge the Usher build
ing seems to be fOreeOne conclusion
MR. H Bentle of Nashville wa
here last week looking TO buy land
for home.
NJ DoOlley has purchased horse
VIM Lakewood has sold his HON
place in CrestView TO Mr. Harrison 9
Nashville,
Mrs E Usher aud daughter Ethe
were shopping in Lawrencebure on la'
Monday.
The Maury County road commission
ers met DR. E Usher at the Cliffs
few days ago for the purpose Of relay
ing the road, which is now put back
the old road bed through the Bon
= place.
Mrs Carr lett for Washington wher
she will live with her daughter.
Dr. Stewart and friends spent severa
S days last week along the Buffalo. feed
ing the finney tribe, and eating bacO
and other goodies on the bank. GOsl
but the water was too cold to put YOU
whole foot in.
We are glad to note that DR..
Z Usher has recovered from hi
recent illness. A doctor shout
meyer be out of health. A shoe
maker never has any shoes; a blac
smiths horse is never shOd;
wood workman never has an
wood, then why should a doctO
ever be sickl
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19

Give Us your job Work. Our
Work viii suit you.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-06-19
Announcements.
FOR CONGRESS.

TURNER;-We are authorized to announce
C. W. Turner, Of Humphreys County as can
didate for Congress from the Seventh Congress
sional District as the Democratic nominee