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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14

interests. He was renom mated fer
the supreme court by ac' c':lamation.
and the democrats did him. the dis
tinguished homer Of not n aiming
candidate against him. When SO
many republicans objected to voting
for Hepburn four years igo, All
SHE could have had the p lace by
merely saying yes. He sa i'd. how
ever, that since Hepburn ha d been
endorsed by the same state conven-
ticn that honcred him, a. ad they
were in a sense on the saI ne tick
ct. he would not do it. Th ere are
net many who could do that. No
other man in the history OF the
West has ever stccd such a siege
as he has frcm party leaders and
from the people who wanted to
make him governor in the last two
campaigns. These indicate his pop
ular standing. and point TO him as
the probable winner
Lincoln county would be pleased
to see her fighting ex-governor in
ashington. if it were possible. He
would stir up a lot CT things that
need agitation. But since the coun-
ty has started in on its fight for
county division. which would be
or defeated by asking a
senator to bcot. it is not certain
that the senatcrship will become a
paramount issue here
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14
MERRY SENATORIAL WAR.
At Least Six Candidates for Seat

Left Vacant by Heyburn's Death.
The election of Senator Borah
will be one Of the first, and the cas-
lest, of all the tasks set before the
legislature 1t is quite likely that
this will be taken up and disposed
Of the first week Of the legisla-
ture.
But it won't be so easy to settle
the second senattorship. There are
with one or two others that may be
in the race. Those announced are
Former Governor Brady, Former
Governor Gooding, Charles w. Beale
of Wallace. and Judge Ailshie of the
supreme court The other names
mentioned up to date. are Cen
gressman Burton L. French, mad
James l. Babb, well known lawyer
of Lewiston AS a special election
called to fill his position in case
Congressman French should resign
his present position to become SEN
ator, and as this election would
cost the state close to 100000, it
is not likely that he will be chosen.
Mr. Babb has been a prominent law
yer, but has taken no part in the
politics of the state, and would be
altogether a dark horse in such a
race. Mr.. Beale has been twice a
candidate for congress, but has not
succeeded in attracting the popular
vote. He has powerful corporation
in the nor h, and may
get some good support. Brady and
Gcoding are well known, and are
loved or hated by almost every one
who has ever been in public life
in Idaho. Both have ample means
to make a vigorous campaign, and
it is announced that they have al
ready canvassed thee state thorough
ly. Judge Ailshie is without doubt
the peoples choice of the whole
list 1t is quite probable that he
would come close to getting a maj
ority of the votees cast for all six,
in popular election. While there
are four candidates from the north,
it is pretty well conceded that he
will be the final favorite, while his
will be on the alert to further his
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14

delightful lunch. One feature in pa1-
ticular was an innovation that took
we'll with all, the serving of delic-
ious doughnuts On a broom handle.
Among the young ladies who took
part were Misses Torr, Denecke, Nc
Mahon Green, Fowler, Herbert, Ed
win Thompson, jacobson Rumel and
johnson. The invited guests were
Mesdames Denecke, Bower, Essley,
Dougherty Kays, Brush, Turner, Nj :
rihew, Hoyt May, Mickelwait, Will
cox, Walker, Fletcher, and Denton.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14
COUNTY POLITICS.
People Wouldn't Believe Story Of
Gang in Lincoln County.

Gang in Lincoln County.
publican candidate for county treas
urer. has finally won out over his
democratic opponent. ]. A. Keefer
of Shoshone 1t was nip and tuck
for several days, without anybody
able to say who was nip or who
was tuck. But Clark got the decis-
lon at the last, by 81 votes.
1t Is quite noticeable that all
the essential offices of the so-called
gang" are still republican. Just
who or what the "gang" was, has
not been officially determined; it
is believed to be everyone with pat
ronage to give out. who did not
divide literally with the oppcsi-
tion. c. C. Nielsen. the only one
of the old commissioners to run for
a second term, was reelected. He
board with him, and they are the
on the beard, ]. M. Staples, ha
working majority. The one demo-
crat on the board, j. M. Staples,
was popular enough with all his
neighbors On the North Side tract
to pull him throughput not against
any gang" candidate. The repub-
licans won the sheriff and the as
SCISSOR, the most important places
after the commissioners. These are
belieeevd to have been a part of
the gang" that had patronage to
give out, and who would not divide
with the opposition. Judge Fuller
was defeated by man who made
a strenuous campaign 'or votes, and
won The fight on the superinten-
dent of schools has been coming on
for some time, dating back to the
campaign of two years ago, and
was neither partisan nor "gang"
affair In fact, there isn't, wasn't
and will not be gang, anywhere
in this county. Owing 20 the oBrah
fight, and the division on national
politics, the Lincoln county vote
was remarkably scattered But no
where is there an indication that
of gang
County division Is the biggest /
thing now before the county in a
political way. The division legisla-
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14
More Electricity

The electric light system is now in operation,
and Rchfed is being for lightsthe last town in the
county to get this service
This small plant, while good of its kind is only
temporary makeshitt, not at all adequate for the
munity needs. There is surplus for heating for
cooking for power. Mere lighting is only fair be
ginning for electricity it is used today. But it will
admirably for few lights, and indication of
what the community really needs Of better plant
If Richfeld does not get service from of
the big companies down the Snake river, the
munty could build an excellent plant the Little
Wood river town. that would serve. The Big
w ood also has some fine power possibilities 1t would
be cheaper to bond build and operate such plant,
than to be conspicuous and inefficient by not having
the service Rchfeld will need to face this question
before another winter. Do you vote for progress
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14
YorkshIre's Many Acres.

One often hears it stated that York
shire can boast more acres than there
are letters in the Bible, and most
people. on hearing the statement for
the first time, are inclined to doubt
its accuracy 1t is perfectly true
however Authorities differ as to the
exact acreage of Yorkshire, one CIV
ing it as 3SS2,S4S acres, another as
3,771S43; but as the number Of let
ters in the Bible, according to labori-
Gus computation. is only 1866 4S0. the
acres beat the letters with something
to spare. London Tit-Bits.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14
Prizes Of Election

Possibly everybody has figured out just what all
the election Here few suggestions:
So 900 new postmasters as fast as the terms of the
old ones expire
change in all the federal offices in the states Land
offices. collectors naTshals inspectors etc
change in all the foreign ambassadors, consuls and
ministers.
change in vertable army of departmental clerks
total transfer of salary list of probably notless than
800, 600, 600 year.
Worth fighting for, ism it, apart from all notions of
governmental policy?
In Idaho, where the republicans back the gov
ernor they will regain control of number of fat APP
pontive jobs and their working forces---the fish and
game department, immigration department and the at
tractve Panama Exposition commission among them.
The pay roll is strong incentive to active politics
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14
Potato Growers!

The Recorder has opposed certain organizations for
apparently merely agitation purposes. Possibly this is
selfish at times, though honest when this section
had quarrel to start, differences to adjust.
But here is organization that is all good. 1t is,
association of potato growers to look after the
keting Of their crop 1t means the difference between
profit and loss for most of those whe raise spuds.
a meeting is to be held Saturdy, Nov. IS, at the
Rchied town hall at 2:30, to talk the potato sit
uation If you have potatoes any crop to sell now,
if you have land which expect to raise crops this
is your meeting. Come prepared to tell how many po-
tatoes you haveo SELL the kind condition. quality the
minimum price for which you viii SELL The potatoes
not sold very soon will have to be stored until spring
sppped in open great risk heated at
great expense. Now is the time to find market
Be sure to attend.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14
Plant More Trees

Now is good time to begin to pick out the trees to
set out your place next spring Trees almost more
than houses and barns, make country habitable and
attractive and they cost much less Fruit trees
bring profit and beauty; shade trees and windbreaks
bring beauty and comfort and their wood profitable.
Trees little the start and nothing to maintain,
while they grow into money every day.
There is not tree the Rlchfield tract today
where there should be a Why waste the early
years of growth when you could be having fruit and
protection and comfort before old age comes on? The
Recorder editor visited farm the bank OF the low
Malad where man had lived for Is years and rails
ed large family He had never put out tree; the
place desolate as Gehenna. That's not merely
foosh it is criminal. Don't do that way
Next spring should sc, 600 trees set out on the
Rich6eld tract. Will you do your part!
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14
Nciqhbors Should Dodge.

Bobbs-Nobbs is always running
down his neighbors.
Dobbs--Yes? Strange he doesn't
practice somewhere else with that au-
tomobile
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14

Since the above was written, it
Is announced that the Governor Is
ready to accept this plan as the
wish of the people OF the state,
and that he will at once resign, to
accept his appointment at the
hands Lieutenant Governor Sweet
ser. 1t will be a matter for con-
graduation to many who have be-
lieved Governor Hawley to be a
capable honest public servant, a
time-honored citizen who did his
best by the public. Congress will
convene early in December, and he
will be there to take his seat with
Senator Borah.
Some democratic brethren will
doubtless regret that he is not to
go back there for a full term. But
as Artemus Ward said---"It could
not was.''
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-11-14

who would succeed him as COVER
nor, may appoint him as senator.
The governor has felt a modest
mans hesitancy about taking this
course, which seemed to be taking
an appointment himself at his own
hands. But it is SO ogeneral, the
feeling in all parties that he ought
tc serve the state best by allowing
himself to be appointed, that it is
at present quite possible that he will
accept.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-27
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

Thelismer Thornton, locally known
as Duke Of Canibas," for fifty years
boss of his district. plans to retire and
send his grandson, Harlan, to the leg
islature as his successor. The reform
ers in his district, who are called
'Ramrodders," endeavor to defeat
Harlan for the nomination. They are
led by Ivus Niles. Evangelist Dudley
and others. Harlan is unwilling to be
a candidate. but his grandfather in
sists. Harlan and Miss Glare Kava-
nagh are very much interested in each
other, and Thornton and Clare's IA
Their try to break up this intimacy.
The reformers are in control of the
caucus. but Thornton's followers STAN
pede them by starting a forest fire and
during their absence nominate Harlan
for the legislature. Harlan helps sub
due the fire. learns Of his nomination
and tells his grandfather that he will
decline it because II was dishonesty
procured.
However. the duke gets him to run
for the Office. settles with farmers who
lost by the forest fire and practically
assumes management Of the whole
state campaign. Harlan meets Clare,
who, gowned and gloved, looks more
mature. Thornton and Harlan pay a
secret visit to Ex-Governor Weymouth
and get him to accept the nomination
for governor in order to beat Arba
Spinney. Harlan meets pretty Made
leine Presson. Weymouth startles
Thornton and other leaders by insist
ing upon writing his own platform
and upon a rigid enforcement Of the
prohlbitory law. They refuse to nom
mate him. Harlan deserts his grand
father and supports Weymouth. Har-
Ian and Lawyer Linton call upon Way
mouth.
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the rumors that are aioat. i propose
to have two of these men go with you
and stay with you. And If you deny
half heartedly or If you attempt any
more sneak tricks or If your name is
not put into nomination today I'll
stand out and declare what is in these
affidavits. If you want to save your
self and the men who bribed you, obey
my orders"
II don't understand why you want
me to go ahead now" Spinney ventur-
ed to protest.
"And i don't propose to take you
into my confidence enough. sir. L in
form you. l simply instruct you to do
as l say, and If you obey / and these
men here will do all we can to cover
up this nasty mess in our party. It's
In your hands whether you 60 to jail
or not"
The general signaled to Harlan. and
the young man opened the door. Spin
ney went out with his watchful guard
ians.
"Now you ought to be able to hold
your men together until we need them,
gentlemen" said the general, address
ing those who remained. But you'd
better get out among them and see
that they stay In line. Defend Spin
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roar Is delegates turned in larger num-
bers and recognized him.
The vast body of the auditorium was
crowded with men. Posts supporting
huge placards indicated the division
Of delegates into counties. The gen
erals own county was nearest the door
by which he had entered. At a call
from some one these delegates climbed
upon their settees. They gave three
cheers for him. 1t was a spontaneous
tribute to the one great man of the
state, their county's favorite son.
The word passed rapidly. Other
counties came to their feet. The band
was playing, the early enthusiasm Of
the day was fresh, men had not had
opportunity to exercise their voices till
then, and as the general passed down
the side aisle of the hail he was cheer
ed by every delegation. Harlan fol
lowed him closely, and the duke was
at their heels. Every man in the hall
saw the little group. 1t seemed emf.
nently fit that Thelismer Thornton
should escort General Weymouth. But
the duke did not realize that the gen.
eral was shrewdly using that oppcrtu-
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nifty of displaying Thornton, the elder,
with some plans of his own.
How do you like the sound of that,
grandfather" Harlan flung owe his
shoulder.
There's no politics in that, you
young fool. A hoorah isn't a nomina-
ton"
But he could not hide from himself
the plain fact that Warden Weymouth
was a tremendously strong figure in
state affairs.
There was sincerity behind that out
burst. Eyes glistened. Faces glowed
with admiration and respect. The
duke wondered bitterly how much of
that extraordinary tribute was inspir-
ed by the publicity work for which the
state committee had spent its good
money.
The general led the way in at the
side door that admitted to the stage.
He was on familiar ground. Behind
the stage there were several ante
rooms. He appropriated an empty one,
hanging his hat on a hook.
Not an elaborate layout for a can
didate, Thelismer," he remarked pleas
antly, "but headquarters today is
where we hang up our hat"
Ward. you don't mean to tell me-
seriously, at this hour-that you mean
to be a candidate?" Thornton had put
aside his anger. That had been bitter
and quick ire, because his grandson
had seemed so blind to his W per-
sonal interests. There was solicitude
now in the old mans air.
Il got you into this myself" he went
on. II coaxed you in, for the situation
was right and ripe. You kicked it over
yourself. i haven't any computations.
Ward. / stayed with you just as long
as l could stay. But I'll be dod-jim-
party that's a hybrid of Socialist and
angel. Now, you can't swing this thing.
Everett's got it buttoned. l tell you he
has. You're too big a man today to get
before that convention and be thrown
down. I've got a better line on the sit
uation than you have. Ward, let's not
have this come up between us at our
tine Of life. It's bad-it's bad!!"
at Is bad" returned the general
quietly, but not for mel And it's too
late to stop. I'm going through with it,
Thelismer."
There was dignity-a finality of de-
cision-that checked further argument.
Thornton shifted his gaze from Way
mouth to his grandson. started to say
more. snapped his jaws shut and walk
ed away.
The door of the anteroom afforded a
view across the stage. The hour had
arrived. The secretary of the state
committee appeared from the wings
and waited until the delegates were in
their seats and quiet. He read the call,
and then the temporary organization
was promptly effected. the tagged dele
gates popping up here and there and
making the motions that had beer in
trusted to them.
A clergyman invoked divine blessing,
beseeching that the delegates would be
guided by the higher will In their de-
alterations.
After the prayer the routine proceed
ed hurriedly. For five minutes the
convention seemed to be in a state OF
riot. Men were believing and yelp-
ing and standing ON settees. The coun-
ties were holding simultaneous eau
cuses for the purpose of selecting each
its vice president Of convention, its
state committeeman and member of
the committee on resolutions, the reso-
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1lhE a DEACON MARKING Shoals,
Thelismer Thornton stood at
@,.<=1,, the head of the broad granite
eJ steps that led up to the con
vention hall. General Weymouth and
Harlan came up the steps together. He
swung between them and went along
into the hall.
From open doors and windows band
music blared, welded with the roar of
1000 voices, each man shouting his
conversation to be heard above his
neighbors. 1t still lacked ten minutes
of the hour set for the opening of the
convention.
Under the cover of the uproar as they
walked along the duke delivered some
very vigorous opinions to his grandson,
expressing himself as to the latter's
fitness to be allowed loose among men.
You're too righteous altogether! I've
been easy and patient with you. but I
don't propose to stand at N side now
and see you ruin yourself politically.
Why are you letting the boy do it,
aA0Chs hC oCAidhAChs AdiAAhS Oh INC
general. You're old enough to know
better. He's no help to you now. l
supposed l had a grandson until you
got hold of him.
you've still got a grandson, but you
haven't got a political tool to use in
prying open a new ~governorship deal
every fifteen minutes declared the
young man. "You took me to General
Weymouth, you pledged me to him-I
pledged myself to him. / don't pro-
pose to discuss this matter any fur
Their. I'm my wv man when it comes
to politics."
"Thelismer, l wouldn't say any more
just now" suggested the general. you
are angry. and I've told you many
times in past years that your judgment
is not good when you are angry. But
this is no place for talking these mat
ters.."
The curious had already begun to
throng about them. General Way
mouth was a marked figure In a gath
ering. The early buzz that greeted his
first appearance in the hall grew loud
er and louder and swelled into IN up
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pull out. The secret was to be kept
until It should be time for the nomi-
mating speeches to be made on the
floor of the convention today. l have
here afidavits signed by responsible
parties who heard the entire transae-
ton" 1t was accusation formal, couch
ed In cold phrases, without passion.
Spinney started. The perspiration
began to stream down his face. But
in spite Of the staggering blow the
fight was not out of him. He thought
quickly, r%eassuring himself by the rec
ollect!on that his bedroom door had
been locked, and men were or guard
In his parlor. There could have been
no eavesdroppers. This must be a
bluff.
That's a lie" he shouted.
Don't you below at me-, sir! I'm
not trying to extort any confession.
But you're wasting time denying. I'm
sure of my ground. The god of good
chance lodged you in the traitors
room last night, Mr.. Spinney."
The man stared at him, frightened.
not understanding.
There's a false door and a slide in
the wall of that bedroom, Spinney, and
the old politician who put it there
years ago passed the knowledge on to
me. I'm willing every n should
know 1t now. When you go back
will have II shown to you. 1t will
convince you that these affidavits l
hold in my hand are not guesswork.
Look at them and deny-deny once
more. Spinney."
But the candidate had 40 voice now.
He glanced furtively from face to face.
"Spinney,' one declared bitterly,
we've got you dead to rights. There
amt any use In squirming. We sus-
pected you when you hid away from
us, and General Weymouth put us in
the way of finding out just who was
with you. You might as well give in"
The general did not wait for Spin
ney TO speak. He was in no mood
then for listening. He vas in COM
mand. He was issuing orders. The
Ikbattle was on, and he was in the sad
die.
II propose to have your name go be-
fore the convention, Spinney. You
must walk out of this room and deny
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" 78
Il ask your pardon for interrupting,
general said Linton manfully, but |
want to be as square with you as L
can. interests hat belong to others
will suffer If l continue with you.
things being as they are. | make
haste to speak before you tell me any
more. / ask to be released"
"As a soldier l might question a res
Ignation on the eve of battle, but as n
politician | want no half h~eartedness
In my ranks. Good day, Mr.. Linton. =
lie stood very erect, and his air adj
mitted no further explanation. Lin
ton bowed and went out of the room.
There is no half h~eartedness herer'
cried Harlan ~passionately. us there
anything l can do, General Way
MOUTH"
Go and bring Arba Spinney to this
room at once. Understand the situa-
ton before you go. / have already
sent men for him. He has refused to
come. Tell him this is his last OPP
p~ortunity to save himself from such
deep disgrace that 1t will drive him
from his state. | wish | could tell
you TO take him by the collar and lug
him here. / venture to say you have
the muscle. young man. But minutes
are valuable-bring him."
Harlan hurled away. Mr.. Spinney
was not in evidence in the parlor of
his suit, but Harlan heard his ire
mendous voice in the bedroom. That
voice could not be softened, even in
an exigency.
Several men whom Harlan recog-
nized as members OF the state COM
mittee were seated near the door. and
when ne approached to knock n OF
them informed him that Mr.. Splnney
was too busy to be seen.
rs Mr.. Spinney afraid Of visitors ?"
demanded the young man. His mien
impressed the men. They knew that
he was Thelismer Thornton's grant
son. They conversed among theG-
selves in whispers. Without waiting
and before they could stay him he
flung open the door.
"Mr. Spinney. | have been sent to
bring you with me instantly. VIII
you Gomez
"WhereI"
Its a matter for your ear, sir. But
you must come"
He propelled his man toward the
door, and Mr.. Spinney went. 1t is
likely that he concluded that no very
serious damage could come to him in
the presence of Thelismer Thornton's
grandson. But when they arrived near
the door of General Waymouth's par
Tor Spinney recognized what 1t me mt
and resisted.
Its a trap he gasped. 81 thought
your grandfather