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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-01-25
What has been Accom-
pIished7

s' iN1 i'A"ruAO ho" INV 'ctA
in session a FUN week. Sever
days Of the possible twenty al
lowed for special session Of
the legislature, have passed
away. What has been accom-,
plishedi
The week has been one pro
life of caucuscs. Nightly there
have been caucuses of the Dem.
ocratic members Of the Ieg;sla.
tnre, held in one part Of the
city and addressed by the gov
ernor, the state chairman and
other prominent Democratic
leaders.
Night after night the Repub-
lican members Of the legisla-
ture have met in some other
part of the city, or in some
other room of the same hotel,
and night after night these Re
publicans have labored into
the small hours Of the morning,
They have talked to each other
and have argued, and they
have doubtless listened to lead
ers IL their party.
What has all this been fort
Why should the Legislature di-
vide off into two parts to con.
slider matters among them.
selvesl Was it for the good Of
the state. or was il for the good
of the partyl Are the mem.
hers paid to come here in spe-
cial session to work for the
good cf the party, or are they
paid to come here to work foi
the good Of the stated
Are the people really burden
ed with over taxation, or is il
all merely a joke7 We read ii
the papers day by day about
the efforts Of this official or ol
this party leader to "whip'
some one into line, or to zeal
off" this or that member of In,
legislature, To "whip" then
into line for WHAT For tn,
good of some party or for tn,
good Of the peoplei To zeal
them of" from WHAT From
doing something that they be
lieve will ease somewhat tn,
burdens of the people, or from
doing something that som,
leader, or some politician, o.
some official, fears will "hur
the partyi"
What the people want t,
know is whether they are go
ing TO get relief from over tax
alton, from unjust and inequi
table taxation, from bearin,
the burdens that properly be
long TO the rich, and not wheth
er this party will get the prais
or whether the blame can b
laid upon the other party.
Over taxation is not part,
issue, unless some party is 3
foolish as to make II an issue
The man who has to pay II pc
cent interest on the money wit
which he has just paid hi
taxes, cares very little whethe
the next man he votes for sha
be a Republican, a Democra
or a Socialist. What he is g,
ing to look out for is a man VIII
viii not be too tired to work a
hour longer studying out a pla
whereby his taxes may be r
duced, but who is not too tire
to work until daylight the ne,
morning sitting in a party ca
Gus working up some scheme
get a little bit the best Of Il
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-01-25

Thos. Brscken. Secretary.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-01-25

The ladies of the missionary
society will give q supper at
Eacker's hall next Tuesday even
ing, January 30. Everybody
invited to attend.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-01-25

| It Is said that there are "
candidates for congressional
and state offices hanging
around the legislature at Boise,
not including home products
and candidates for the Chica-
go convention.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-01-25
,ther fellow, politically.


/ What the taxpayers want to
Isee, IL the heads Of all the mem
bers Of the legislature put
fright down close together, but
in the open where all can see,
working out a scheme whereby
the taxpayer can get just a lit
tie the best Of the tax consum-
ers. Such scheming as that will
| go down with the taxpayers
and there will then be no kick
entered if the members shall
stay up all night. II they want
to stay up at night, however,
! playing political tricks upon
each other, the people will have
something to say next fall that
will DO heard in every nook
and corner Of the state.
The above is the first sensi-
Bile editorial we have seen in
the Capital News for 10 these
many days. The Statesman
"came to- some time ago, but
the animosity Of the News to-
ward Governor Hawley has
previously apparently blinded
il to its duty to the overbur-
dened taxpayers Of Idaho.
These burdens were not caused
by the leash value" ASSESS
mcnts, but by the excessive APP
preparations Of Republican
misrule. The "party issue"
was not made by the taxpayers,
but by the Statesman and Cap
ital News, both Of which have
been industriously trying to
block any legislation In the in
terests Of the taxpayer by this
special aession, and we fear
they have succeeded to a GER
tain extent. However, we still
believe that there are enough
MEN in the Idaho legislature
to give us some Of the relief
asked for in the able and
statesmanlike message Of Gov
ernor Hawley; that there is a
majority of the legislature that
will place patriotism before
party gain.
This session can do little to
relieve the present strain, but
il can do much to pave the way
for the future. There must be
just as much money raised for
state purposes this year as last,
no matter what the valuation
may be, but the county and mu-
nicipal authorities have it in
their power TO reduce taxation
respectively.
The present legislature can
do an incalculahle amount Of
good for the future. The
Statesman and Capital News
have been industriously insist
ing that they can't, and pray
ing that they won't, in order to
make political capital against
Governor Hawley
The Capital News says that
"what the taxpayers want to
see, is the heads Of the legisla-
ture put right down close to-
gether, but in the open where
all can see, working out a
scheme whereby the taxpayer
can get little bit the best of
the tax consumer" AMEN.
But what we are afraid Of now
is that the News and its con-
sorts have got some Of their
ilk to bump the heads when
they come into near proximity.
We are naturally suspicious OF
the devils repentance.
But we will hope for the best,
We viii hope that the News
and the Statesman have seen q
higher duty to the people OF
Idaho than the villification OF
an official who was simply try
ing to uphold the laws he had
sworn to uphold. We hope
their repentance is sincere, and
that they are now working fol
the good of the whole people
lof Idaho, but
You viii pardon us if we ar,
somewhat suspicious of {
deathbed repentance.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-01-25
Names-LADIES
Meredith. Mrs. C. p.

Names-GENTLEMEN
Ashlock, W. H.; Binge, G. F.;
Crabtree, Ralph; Kurth, Lloyd
W; Nicholas, Ollie; Smith, Clyde;
Stickney, Lester. Snow, w. R.;
Wall, j. F.
These letters will be sent TO the
dead letter office Feb. Ord, 1912,
II not delivered before. In call
ing for the above, please say
Advertised" giving date Of
list. w. h. BABcoCR, P. M
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-01-25
Furniture for Sale.

One new range, dining chairs and ia
BILE. two dressers, kitchen cabinet, beds,
etc. One mile north OF Parma.
j. w. BRETT.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-01-25
Beware Of Ointments for
Tint Contain Mercury

rs mercury vi1 surely destroy tire scnse
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system whoa cntcrinE ~ through
ffe mucous sirficSs ,euch alticics should
never be used cScOqt GA prescriptions
lrom reputable pii sillslSr. as tho damage
they win 40 Is ton I'D 10 tAn good YOU
can possibly deEte Ircfn flem- Halle
Catnrrn Cure. rianlitScfilrcd Us +. J.
Cheney & Co. Editdp. ~. npn aims no
mercury, and IS tetes liltsrrsilly, acting
directly upon tle hlaoa aal frurous sur
faces Of the system. IN buying HANS
Catarrh Cure be surc you set the genu-
inc II Is taken interrpliS ana made In
Toledo. Ohio. by r. J. Cheney 4 CO. Tes-
dmonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 7En per bottle.
Take Balls Family pllls f0F eeHsFipatisa
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
FARMERS SHORT COURSE
 BEING TAKEN BY MANY
Large Number of Farmer Taking Instructions at Jonesboro
 Agricultural College

Jonesboro, July 29. The farm CTS short course was opened at the First District Agricultural College here today with a large number of farmers present from Green, Clay, White, Independence and many more are expected to- morrow. The instructors besides the regular faculty are: Professors Nelson and Hewitt of the Univer- sity of Arkansas. The subjects discussed at the session today were Judging of Beef Cattle, Swine, Horses, Sheer" " Judging Soil Fer tility," "Trnck Gardening and Diseases of Live Stock"
 Those in attendance entered the work with much earnestness and much good is expected to be ac- complished. Courses for the ladies are domestic science, millinery and other branches.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
RAILROADS BREAK ALL
 PASSENGER RECORDS
Freight Haulea During Year Was Less And Operating Expenses
 Show Big Increase

American railways carried more passengers during the fiscal year ended June 30, than in any single previous year, but considerably less freight than was carried dur ing the previous year.
 These facts are given in a pre- liminary abstract of the twenty fourth annual statistical report of the interstate commerce commis- sion, made public at Washington last Saturday.
 The number of passengers car ried was 997, ,409,882, an increase over the previous year of 25,726,- 6S3. The average receipts per pas senger for each mile travelled was a trifle over one cent. The num- Der of tons of freight handled was 781,637,954, a decrease from the previous year of 68,262,147 tons. The average receipts per mile for each ton hauled was a fraction over three-quarters of a cent.
 During the year 246.124.4 miles of track were operated, the total mileage being 362,710.18 miles. The roads employed 61 ,327 locomo- tives and 2,359,335 cars, consid- erable increase in equipment.
 The total number of persons on the pay rolls of the steam roads was 1,669, ,809, a decrease of 29,161, as compared with the previous year.
 Par value of railway capital was $19,208,935,081. Of the total capital stock outstanding B per cent paid no dividends. The aggregate amount of dividends declared dur ing the year was $460, ,376, be- ing equivalent to s per cent on dividend-paying stock.
 The operating revenues were $2,789 ,761, ,669, while their operat- ing expenses were 915,054, ,005. These figures show an increase in operating revenues of $39,094,234 and an increase of operating eX- penses of $92, 2,423,572.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
ARKANSAS HISTORIC
 OLD STATE CAPITOL
Illustrated Article Telling of Fight Being TIade to Save Building
 Appears in This Issue

Our readers will find in this is- sue d special illustrated article re- garding the old statehouse, which we believe will be of unusual in- terest at this time. 1 fights now being made to prevent the sale or destruction of the historic struc- ture, which is older than the state itself. The sentiment in favor of preserving the old capitol has been growing steadily and the move ment is being pushed vigorously. The article which is published this week is timely and contains some interesting information regarding the history of the old building and the fight that is being made to save 1t.
 The old capitolis nearly 80years old, the work of construction hay- ing been started in 1833, three years before Arkansas was admit ted to the union. This article tells of some of the exciting events that have transpired within the old building during the long years that 1t has been the seat of govern ment. It also tells how 1t is plan ned to make the state-house a great museum and exhibit hall, in which the products of every coun- ty in the state will be displayed.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02

and the following delegates were selected to represent Jackson county at the state convention to be held at Little Rock July 30: J. M. Gibson, w. R. Whitten, Ira Mack; alternates, J. R. Holden, w. B. Blankenship and Andrew John- son. After the meeting of the state convention the county chair man, Ira Mack, will call a eonyen- tion to effect a permanent organ ization, at which time the town ship committeeman for various townships and wards of the coun- ty will be appointed.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
D. D. WHISNANT LOSES
 HAND IN MILL ACCIDENT
Right Hand so Badly Mangled by Saw That it Was Amputat-
 ed Just Above Wrist

D. D. Whisnant, one of the best citizens of the county, and resi- dent of Logan township for many years, happened to an accident last Monday at the Ducan sawmill near Shirley, in Searcy county, which resulted in the loss of his right hand.
 MT. Whisnant was sitting on log on the carriage while waiting for the log to be put to the saw. For some reason he threw his hand out toward the saw, not real izing it's nearness to him, and 1t came i'll contact with the rapidly running saw, literally saving 1t in- to shreds He was immediately placed on the train and taken to Batesville to the kennerly & Dorr Sanitarium, where Tuesday after noon, the hand was amputated just above the wrist. Late re- ports from Batesville say he stood the ordeal we'll and is getting along nicely.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02

thing is moving along peacefully and quietly. Ball & Peters still refuse to reinstate the white la bores who were discharged and are using only negroes, having brought in a small crew from New port and other points down the line. It is reported that the work at the pit has been seriously crip- pied as a result of the trouble, as the negroes are afraid to go on the job because of the recent warnings given them to leave. No further trouble is expected, however.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
RAILROAD FORBID : LIQUOR

As a result of an investigation conducted by the management of the Delaware, Laekawana and Western railroad, following the recent disastrous wreck at Corning, N. Y, and order was issued to the employees of the transportation service forbidding the use of in- toxieants, either while off or on duty. All classes of employees di- rectly connected with the move. ment of trains are prohibited from using their time while off duty in any manner that may un- fit them for the safe prompt and efficient performance of their du- ties.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
DoNAGHEWFoR STATEWIDE

Little Rock, July 31,-Gov. Don aghey authorized the following statement Tuesday evening on the subject of statewide prohibition:
 Absolutely and unresery edly, 1 will do anything 1 can to assist i'll the campaign for the adoption of statewide prohibition. think the time has come when we should all unite, irrespective of political af- filations, on the suppression of the liquor traffic"
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
SOCIALIST PicNIS

There will be a Socialist picnic at Jamestown, Monday, August 5. Dan H. Hogan, editor of the Huntington Herald, will be the principal speaker. The county can didates will also speak and the candidate of the other political par ty are invited to come and have their say. The Socialist candidates and Hogan will also speak at the Ford Springs picnic August }. For stand privileges at Jamestown see A. s. Johnson and D. Knight at Jamestown.
 w. P. DETHERoW.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
SCHOOLS OF COUNTY
 MAKE GOOD PROGRESS
Total of o,50o Children Enrolled and S42, 203 Paid to Teach
 CTS During Past Year

me puDliC SCn00lS or lndepefl- dence county are making good progress. There is a total of s. 425 persons of school age in the county and of this number, 6,506 were enrolled in the public schools. The average daily attendance was 4,081. This is marked improve ment over past years and shows a good healthy interest in the schools and the good work they are doing. Teachers salaries are better, length of term longer, aY- craze attendance greater and fin ancial conditions better than ever before The people are to be con gratnlated upon this excellent showing for 1t means that they are beginning to realize the real value and importance of the pub lie schools. There is yet much to be done, however, and 1t Is to be hoped that the excellent showing of the past year will be a greater incentive to all who are interested in our public schools to do greater, better and more fruitful work in this great cause.
 These figures are from the An nual Report of County Examiner Pickens. His report to the State Superintendent is made from the Annual and Enumeration Reports of the Directors of the various school districts of the county, who have been very prompt in making their reports. These figures show marked improvement in many re- spects.
 Total number of districts 99 Total number reported ----- 99 Total number of white child
 ren----=-------=------8425 Total number of colored child
 ren ------------ --------- 448 Total enrolment in the
 schools of the county------6506 Average daily attendance 504
 TEACHERS
 Total number employed ----- 40 Number holding State and
 Professional certificates 6 Number holding first grade
 certificates 47 Number holding second grade
 certificates ------------ 61 Number holding third grade
 certificates es-------- 26
 AVERAGE SALARY PER MONTH TO 4aocbaYs ko1dtpr Gtafo a,J
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
REPUBLICAN NOMINEES

The Republican County Conven- ton at Batesville last Saturday nominated J.W. Scott of Salado for county and probate judge and w. P. Jackson of Charlotte for rep resentative. No other nominations were made and the convention de- cided to place no other candidates in the field.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
COLLECTOR SETTLES

Tax Collector W. R. Shelpman made his settlement with the state treasurer at Little Rock Thursday paying into the state treasury the following amounts.
 General revenve fund, $9,734.- 76; tick tax, $465.05; sinking fund, $73265; school fund, S17,583.95; pension fund $S,79203; capital tax, $2,930.66; sixteenth section, S246.- .35.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
WAT SON-HART

Claude Watson and Miss Lula Hart were united in marriage at the residence of J. H. Langston, near the White school house, Sun day afternoon, Rev. c. L. Fink performing the ceremony.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
WORK ON DITCH

The work of clearing the right of-way for the drainage ditch for the Mud Creek Districrt south of town, was commenced this week. Contractor Johnson expects to be- gin actual work on the ditch with in a few days.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
GRAND PICNIC

At Eaves Spring, August 10th. Come and bring your family and enjoy a days outing. Don't forget your baskets. A good time is guar anteed to all. For stand privileges see T. F. Eaves.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
PROGRESSIVE PARTY MEETS

Newport, July 27.- The Pro- ressive party, which met in con- vention at the courthouse at } pm. today, chose Ira Mack as chairman and Harmon Younger, secretary,
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
OLD FRIENDS ENJOY
 UNIQUE DINNER PARTY
Nobody Under co Admitted But Younger Set Have Nothing
 On This Jolly Bunch

Uncle Ben and Aunt Manda Adams, two of Newark's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, entertained a few of their old friends with a dinner party recent ly, and not a single guest present was under sixty years of age. The following guests were present;
 MT. and Mrs. w. K. Cook of Dublin, Tex, whose ages are 76 and O., respectively. MT. Cook is a brother-in-law of Uncle Ben, and is prominent citizen of his home town.
 Mrs. Arkie Robertson, aged 6. Mrs. Robertson is a sister of Mir. Cook and her home is at Brad ford, Ark.
 Mr. and Mrs. k. C. Adams, aged 2 and 65 respectively. This ex- cellent couple live at Oil Trough where they have reared a large family and are honored by their. neighbors for their Christian citi- zenship and their genuine hospi- tality, which are among the high est honors that can be conferred upon man.
 Mrs. Mat C. Adams, aged Y, one of the most highly esteemed Chris tian ladies of Newark, who is known and loved by all for her nobleness of character.
 Mrs. NJ. H. Horn, aged @, who formerly lived here but is now a resident of Oil Trough. She is a sister of Mrs. Cook and an old ac- quaintance of the host and host ess.
 Despite their advanced ages, these are active and we'll preserved old people, and were jolly bunch. All formalities were dispensed with. The arrival of the guests was marked by a real genunine old-fashioned handshaking in which one can feel the real touch of friendship. Old occurrences were discussed and old friends re- called and kindly remembered. The writer is of the opinion that as the noon hour drew near the guests became anxious for dinner to be served, as they knew by ex- perience that Aunt Manda is an adept in the culinary art and al- ways has the best, and it served in the most appetizing and tempt ing manner. When dinner was an- nounced 1t was indeed a pleasant party that gathered round the board, and 1t is safe to say that no dinner ever served in Newark was more thoroughly and genuinely enjoyed.
 After dinner a good, old-fashion- ed Methodist handshaking was indulged in which brought shouts of happiness and satisfaction and amid the tears that tric Jed down some of those furrowed cheeks might be seen the rays of joy that come only to those of great age who have lived a life of purity and helpfulness and who have fought the good fight" of Biblical lore.
 The old folks reluctantly dis banded with praise for their host and hostess, and with sincere wish es for many happy returns of the day.
The Newark journal., 1912-08-02
QUIET AT GRAVEL PIT

The recent trouble at the Ball & Peters railroad gravel pit east of town has subsided and every
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-24
Donated Fruit to Christian Home

The last issue of the Christian
Home, the official organ of the
Christian Home at Council Bluffs,
contains the following acknowledge
ment of a big shipment of canned
fruit from parties residing in the
vicinity OF Woodland, for use at the
Hcme:
Woodland, Iowa: Novia S. Beav-
ers sends 1 barrel containing g.
quarts of canned fruits, ( donated as
follows: Mrs. r. D. Lockwood,
Mrs. B. A. Rayn, Mrs. Geisseman,
Mrs. Winnie Beavers, Mrs. A. X.
Keller, Mrs. Minnie Woolman, Mrs.
J. 8. Beavers, Mrs. D.. D. Bethards.
each two quarts; Mrs. F. Rains. =
quarts; Mrs. DR.. Lovett, l quart:
Mrs. l. N. Beavers, II quartz; Mrs.
c. c. Dye, Lineville, Iowa, Is qts.;
Mrs. w. H. Wilson, 4 quarts. self
IL quarts, and donated the Jars.
John Wood hauled the barrel to the
depot. Mrs. NJ. s. Beavers paid the
freight charges.