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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
LIFELONG DEMOCRAT
DESERTS HIS PARTY
]. D. Millsaps Of Fremont County, That He In
tends to Support Straight Republican Ticket
Wants Borah Reelected.

]. d. Millsaps, resident of Free
mont county for the past 2b years, a
lifelong Democrat, former chair.
man of the Democratic county CEN
trail committee and one Of the most
active Democratic workers in the
state, makes frank, open and
honest statement TO the taxpayers
and voters of Fremont county,
giving sufficient and substantial
reasons why he 10 leaving the Demo-
cratic party and supporting the Re-
publican ticket. He says in part as
follows:
81 have been a Democrat all of
my life and have voted the Demo-
cratic ticket ever since l was old
enough to vote and have been work
ing for the interest and success of
the Democratic party in Idaho ever
since the year 1899, but my exper-
ience in politics for the past two
years has convinced me that no man
should be 80 welded to the interest
Of any political party as to lose sight
OF the interest and welfare of the
people of his state and nation, and
] believe that it 10 the duty of every
citizen of the state of Idaho, and of
this nation, it makes no difference
what political party he may belong
ID, advocate those principles and to
vote for those men that he believes
will best serve the people. In &C
cordance with this opinion, it is my
intention in the present campaign
70 advocate those things and vote
for those men that will best serve
The interests of the people of the
state of Idaho.
"There are before the people Of
the state of Idaho in this campaign
in my opinion, two paramountissuei
and only two for their serious con
sideration. One is the question of
high taxes and the other who shal
represent Idaho in the United State
senate after the 4th day of mex
March.
Upon the question of taxation
and the expenses of running on
state and county government, ! d
not intend in this statement to e
into detail but of this question,
viii have more to say later on dul
ing the campaign. During th
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
DEMpSTER SAYS
IDAHO IS REPUBLICAN

Charles w. Dempster of Soda
Springs, who was defeated for the
nomination for lieutenant governor
at the primary election last July, Is
working hard for the entire fepub-
licsn state ticket. In talking with
o representative of the Pocatello
Tribune q few days ago MIR. Demp-
ster said:
II have been pretty we'll over the
state within the past month, and to
save me, / cannot see more than ten
Democratic candidates for senator
and Representatives who have any
thing like an even chance for elec.
ton !" says Mr.. Demputer.
'4Bannock county looks like !
cIean sweep for the county ane
Legislative tickets. Out OF Beal
Lake, Bannock, Oneida, Bingham
Bonneville, Cassia anc Lincoln
counties, | can see just one Demo
cratic candidate who has q chanc'
TO clip Into The house Of represent
atiyes. In each of these countie
the senatorial candidate is safei,
Republican. In every corner OF tn
state, Republicans, Progressives an
Democra,s say that Senator Bora
should be returned. The admir'
tion and love which the people Q
Idah 10 bear for this great man VIII
4 has brought Idaho to the notice
the world, and who has labored |
sfearIessIy and oonscientiously f
this state, will cause men to forg'
uersonal enmitles toward Republ
.csn candidates for the legislator
rs,ht H. than be nngratefui to Senat
Bora b and risk his election. Wi
Borah. when he returns 10 the senal
win 90 another Republican senat
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
THE MENACE
OF FREE TRADE


Never in twenty years has the
United States been so near free
trade and its direful effe ;ts as today.
The pity is that the business man,
the laboring man and the farmer
have not awakened to a realization
of how important is this peril.
Nearly everybody nowadays is too
busy to acquaint himself with the
actual details OF Legislation. People
fail to realize that the president can
not make laws, but parties do. The
Democratic party is in control OF
the house of representatives, which,
under the Constitution, initiates
tariff legislation. There are two
hundred and twenty Democra-
tic congressman.
The business men, the laboring
men and the farmers of the north
do No, raal;ve that ,he majority of
,haae Democra,,. conoressmen for
one hundred and twenty-five of
them) are elected from the south
the solid south, without any oppos-
it;on To sneak Of, Some of these
eonoressmen do not poll "A biph az
a ,honsand vo,es and none of them
ra.a;va. mora than ,an .hon .and
votes
= oases
m Of The comm;tteea of The house
Of represen,a,ives thew viii be as.
,on;.hed 10 f;nd tba, of the fifty-fiye
committees in the house. the chair.
manships Of ,birty-shree are held by
/ Democr,ts from the south. These
Iood;no sou,be,n Democrats are
ah,e and honest men. hut thew ar.
f.aa ,,adars 20 tho mannar horn.
They cons,itu.e thes house oreaui.
.s.;an rhev ara m n noa;tion n
all aud control eancua of tn,
han.e Democrats Howsoeve,
f.;andlv a nar,hsrnsDemoerat m,ob
IA % nro,act;on for the wage earn
ars and the farmers. he would b,
nowerlass 10 override ,he free trad
majority from the south. So tn
hon.e Of rep,, se tatives as at pt.
sen, oonst,,u ed ,s for free trade
4 !. .ho ..n... ,he Ran.hl;es,
5 h.. . m.,o;n ~ i, rbose r.,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
SENATOR BORAH TALKS
TO LARGE AUDIENCE
In Spite Of the Inclement Weather, Many were
Turned Away--Senator Gives Full and Free
Account of His Stewardship.

The three-year homestead Law.
Twenty million dollars worth of
reclamation bonds.
Direct election of senator's.
The income tax.
Employers liability law.
Standardization of equipment bill.
Injunction limitation in railroad
rate bill.
Federal commission on workmen's
compensation bill.
Federal boiler inspection bill.
Arizona statehood bill.
Illiterate test in immigration bill.
Department of labor bill.
industrial relations bill.
The senator said he refused to fol-
low the third party movement for
good and sufficient reasons. He de-
clared that he was republican and
proposed TO fight for progressive
legislation within the republican
party-tbe party which has achiev-
ed such magnificent things in the
past. He declared with all the
force and eloquence within him that
he would not change from the course
he had mapped out for any office
within the gift of the American
people, and II the people of Idaho
were not satisfied with his record,
he would abide by their decision
gracefully and continue his work as
a private citizen. This statement
was greeted with hearty applause
as were many other of his declara-
tions. Although he spoke for near
ly two hours, scarcely person left
the house and all would have gladly
listened to him for another half
hour or longer.
1t was a great speech, by one Of
Idaho's greatest citizens and If there
was single republican in the aud
ience who could not accept The sem
ator's creed, his republication must
be of very peculiar brand.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01


elected there wonld be no Republi-
can president to veto these free trade
bills, ~ President Taft has vetoed
Them; and as Governor Wilson Is
known to be man of honor, and
as the Democratic platform ex-
plicitly declares for free trade in
almost identical language TO the
platform upon which Cleveland wat
elected, little thought will con
vince the voter that be is face tt
face with the free trade which al
ways means the destruction of pros
perity.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

N
ICY go sss ssss: 80 Sssss Z.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
GEM OF THE MOUNTAIN CLUB.

The Gem of the Mountain club meN
with Mrs. Walter Stevens on Thur
day, Oct. "a. After reading and dis-
.cussing the various bills indorsed by
1.-THE State Federation, a committee,
of Mesdames Groo and
Hunter, was appointed to walton the
different candidates for the legisla-
DIRE and ascertain their views as tQ
tie several bills-----
Wshe club then took mp the regular
prAgram for the meeting, Handers
biography being given by Mrs. Bentz,
Mrs. VIM. Young of Paris, read two
poems from Eugene Field. Mrs. A
b. Cough rendered the vocal selec
/ tion from Handel, II Know that NJ,
Redeemer Liveth." A Riley poem
was read by Mrs. Hunter. All pre-
sent answered to roll call with new
items from various countries.
| The Climb adjourned to meet witt
Nrs. Hunter on Noy. l4th.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
PAY FINAL TRIBUTE
TO BELOVED CITIZEN

st. Charles, Oct. 25-Funeral SER
vices were held yesterday for Hans
p osterlin. The meeting house was
filled long before the services began,
and the esteem In which the deceas-
ed was held by the citizens of st.
Charles was evidenced by the many
beautiful floral offerings, some OF
which had been sent from Logan, the
former home of Mrs. 0sterlin.
Our beloved friend and neighbor
has answered the cali of the Master
and passed through the portals to
that eternal city not made with NOR
tai hands. May God soften the sor-
row of those near and dear by ties of
blood and of the young wife, bride
of three months. May He, who holds
the sea in the hollow of his hand,
deal gently with her and also with
his aged mother.
Some day we may understand, but
to US who are left behind 1t seems
hard. He was a clean, honorable
land fearless young man. The clti-
lzens of st. Charles rendered him
Ievery assistance possible In his fight
with the GRIM Reaper, but without
avail and naught remains but to bow
cir heads in submission and say
! ssThy will be done."
II He wanted to live, yet he was not
afraid to die. He has gone from US
forever, yet will sweet memories per-
\ petuate his character and life.
,i Mr.. Osteriin was born here 81 years
( ago and had lived here all his life.
III Counsellor Transtrum presided
at the services and the speakers Were
John Stewart, L. M. Alfred, ]. A
Y Hunt, Jr., and Ole Transtrum.
VI The remains were prepared fo
d burial by Undertaken Walker o
+ Pocatello. The body was shippet
j, this morning to Logan for burial. 1
was accompanied by the bereaves
" widow, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Michaelson, Nsphi Michaelson an
,f VIM. Clark OF this place.
:, The date for Charles Klein's grea
y play, THE Lion aud the Mouse" wi
ne be Saturday, Nov. 10th. Manage
lie Mcdonald has already receive
many requests for seats aud indies
tions are that this play will draw a
IN audience that for size will break a
records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
NEW TENNIS CHAMP
 WILL BE DECIDED UPON AT NEXT MEET

Newport R. l., August 17.-A new national lawn tennis singles champion will emerge from the i59 players en- tered for the thirty-second tournament of the American Lawn Tennis asso- ciation. which opens here Monday W. A. Larned of Summit N. J., holder of the title for seven years, failed to enter this year because of physical condition.
 M E. Mclaughlin is generally looked upon as favorlte, but opposed to him will be William j. Clothier of Phila- delpiah. Beals C. Wright of Boston both former national champions, and other players of high rank. The drawing brings only two prominent players W gether on the first day. c. F.. Touch- ard of New York will oppose R. D. Lit- tie, also of New York, in that round.
 Besides the singles, two other national titles will be decided. on August 2D Mclaughlin and Bundy of California will challenge Touchard and Little for the national doubles championship. The na- tiona scholastic title in single also will l be contested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18

sketch entitled, It Happened in Loney- ylle.'s This sketch is said 10 be very funny. and has made q big hit in all of the houses where they have presented same.
 ''The Prost Duo Tramp Comedians pre- sent l2 minutes of the funniest comedy acrobatic stunts one ever wants to look at Their act entitled, In Clown Alley borders on the sensational in every way. and the audiences are promised q series of stunts which will amuse and enter tain.
 "The Stauntons. two very clever men, will present a unique singing, talking comedy act well dressed gingery and clever in every way. The comedy. refined and pleasing and sure to make good. This act completes the bill, and taken all in all ought to prove one of the most en- tertalnng and evenly balanced bills yet presented at the Orpheum.
 ",rhe motion pictures at the Orpheum are a feature every week. The latest Pathe films are shown. Matinees daily 2:30 D. m. Evenings, 7:31 and 9 D. m. All live Birmingham citizens are our guests. Be first nighter.'
 to be one of the best comedy singing acts that has toured the south in vaudeville and was secured by Jake Wells New York representative at the last moment tc make this weeks bill one of the best sing ing and musical attractions yet presented here this season. They come highly rec commended by all the big vaudeville man agers where they have played, and will nc doubt prove pleasing addition to tn, already high class bill booked at the Or pheun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18

acter has been featured with the Red Mlll for several seasons and is consid cred one of the most original comed- ians on the road. Miss Caroline Rank . in, who enacts the wife, Mrandy, was the original Lizzie" in the Lottery Man" She Is perhaps the skinniest woman in the profession and has been much sought after, not only for her laughable physique but for her powers ness
 The musical numbers are all late popular songs, and are sure to be whistled throughout Birmingham for weeks after this beautiful act has closed it's engagement Beautiful cos tunes are worn by the company and the special scenery Is gorgeous.
 Another high class act and quite an innovation in the gymnastic line which has been included in the good things on the bill Is the offering of the Enos Trio one of the greatest and most skillful trios in vaudeville. The scenic effects of this novelty are especially noteworthy, being entirely of Holland lsh effect, the enormous windmill play ing an important part in the act. It Is on the wings of this that the won derful and miraculous work of the trio is performed.
 The musical end of the programme Q will be amply supported by two clever young fellows. Sherman and Galgano. One of the boys performs upon golden Italian harp. and his partner Is gifted with a most melodious voice.
 The Three Hickey Brothers consti- ute another fine feature. They are great acrohats, but the Hickey broth CTS have still another charm, or ac- complishment, that of being expert dancers, and they are handsome.
 Kamplain and Bell will prove an- other strong feature of the bill, giv- ing singing and talking turn that Is said to be one of exceptional interest.
 As whole, greater show from the viewpoint of interest and pleasing va riety could not well be arranged. The bill will be quite a senation with the children. Daily matinee 2:3o. evening 30 and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Orpheum Bill to Be Excellent

Manager Semon says 1t pays to give the public more for their money than they can get anywhere else. That is the policy of the Orpheum.
 We do no fake advertising or make any false promises, but present exactly what we advertise" said MT. Semon. "We have proven to the public that we always give them their moneys worth and sometimes more, for the class of vaudeville that the Orpheum is serving each week would stand the test of any of the big high priced vaudeville houses. The people of Birmingham appreciate this fact by crowding our theatre daily and nightly to be amused, and none go away dlsap- pointed.
 For next week we promise very en- tertalning bill. as follows: The Four Masons present their laughing absurdity. entitled, "A Country School. in which act one finds plenty of good singing, dancing and school room comedy proffered by the professor and his scholars. This act Is extremely funny and will be distinct hit with the ladies and children.
 k'The Three Musical Lyres present musical act which will equal any ever brought to Birmingham. The act con tains three men, one of them in black face. who furnishes the comedy, and the other two in military costume: all three are soioists and splendid musicians and formerly played in the biggest musical or- ganization in this country.
 ''Toomer and Hewins present q comedy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
ADJUSTMENTS
N1aiestic

Opening with a Monday matinee. the management of the Majestic theatre has arranged another feature bill, much stronger, 1t is claimed. than any be- fore. and one which will create the greatest sensation of the present vau- deville season. Every detail has been carefully arranged.
 For high-class vaudeville the bill cannot be excelled in America or Eu- rope, 1t Is said. Not only will there be a galaxy of pretty girls, but an un- usual assemblage of some of the best and most clever male artists in the show business today. These will give exhibitions of skill In the novelty and acrobatic line, and in comical situa- tioHs.
 ColoHel Hobitzelle was in Birmingham m a few days ago and promised the man agement of the Majestic his personal sid in securing and booking only the best 10 be obtained in vaudeville. He has secured an eastern agent, who is constantly on the lookout for big fea- ture attractions in New York He Is also in touch with a>pumber of well known European agents, so that only the best novelties will be booked for Birmingham. Now that the regular theatrical season is opening and the big Interstate road shows are being arranged and routed for the circuit. IL Is expected that each week will rival the preceding one for a place at the top of the vaudeville ladder"
 Hi Haller and the Summer Girls, one of the most beautiful musical offerings In vaudeville. will be the feature of this great array of talented artists and ft promises to be a great sensation The act consists of selected corps of dancing girls and comedians, and is tine forerunner of number of east ern productions which will be present. ed al the Majestic ir the near future The pretty little story Of the skit Is briefly told Six girls. who have been engaged for a metropolitan production, decide that rather than. rehearse in the stuffy halls and theatres In the city, go to some cool secluded coun- try spot where they can combine bus mess with pleasure. The first farm they arrive at after leaving the trafn is that belonging to Hi Haller. pe- cuIiar character who Is the victim of at the farm just at an opportune time the city, quite an opportunlty Is of fered for much repartee and rural pleasure. The action following gives ample reason for the introduction of singing and dancing both by the sum mer girls and ff HaIler. James Crow ley, who assumes this quaint old char
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
yentriloouism Among Bird.

Nentriloquisn IS not confined solely fo the human race. There are many birds whose notes 1t Is almost impossi- ble "to place.
 Take the corncrake, with it's harsh "crake. crake." One moment the sound Is by your feet the next fifty yards away. The grasshopper is another of- fender in this respect It's sibilant note is hard to locate.
 The sedgewarbler goes one better. Not only is 1t an accomplished ventrilo- Iuist, but it will mimic or parody the song of other birds. In a lesser degrec the red breast and the crow possess these powers. and foreign doves come under the same category.
 In Brazil the bell bird is exception ally skillful with it's voice, while the American chickadec invariably deceivee the listener. Canada boasts of a par fridge which Is known to deceive sportsmen as to its whereabouts for hours on end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Own s3,OOO,00O,0OO
Boston Telegram to the Chicago Rec ord Herald

Boston Telegram to the Chicago Rec ord Herald
 Adams, a financial writer who has Wall street connections that bring him information. writes as follows: Private fortunes in America show amazing growth. Some of them have been notably increased by the great rise that has taken place in Standard oil and American Tobacco subsidiaries securities since those trusts were dis membered by the courts. I heard a man possessed of many state secrets figure at ss,00o.oo0,ooO as the combined fortunes of nine American multi-mil- Iionaires who are known the world over.
 Think of iti Three billions of dol lars divided more or less fairly among only nine persons,
 My informant took pencil and pa per and estimated conseryatlvely, he asserted. the great fortunes as fol- lows John D. Rockefeller. .s1 1000, 900 900 Andrew Carnegie. ........ 500. 1000, 900 J. r. Morgan. 30Q000.00O William Rockefeller.. 256,OO0. 00O George F. Baker. 250,000, 900 James F.. Duke. .......... 200, ,00O, 900 James Stillman.. ....... 200. 900. 00J Henry C. Prick ...... 150,000, 900 w K. Vanderbilt. ... 150.00o, ,0J0
 The income of s3,000. 900. 900 al per cent Is $50, 900 a year. It's recipi- ents do not spend 1t all.
 What Is the surplus income of the multi miliionaires of New York Only nine are named here. No mention Is made Of the Phippses. the Moores. the Reids, the Goulds, the Archbo and others whose fortunes range from s50.000.000 to 3l50.000,00o. The grand aggregate, of course. must be enor- nous, and the percentage of it, which goes into securities for investment, helps to account for the absorption and concentration of dividend paying stocks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Terraced

From the Boston Transcript.
 She-What singular chin Mrs. Fat leight has.
 He-Singular? l should call 1t plural.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18

fO1S.
 Poetry? We are all too busy to sit with folded hands in the moonlight and watch the great white moon rise in soft splendor ever Jon mountain top and think and think and think until our very souls are steeped in the divine afflatus. No, we must set that sleep necessary to hit the pace of the stock market on the inorrow-no time to finger in the moonlight and dream out the tender dreams that rise in our hearts.
 The south always had poets, and always will but they are hard to find sometimes in the avalanche of dollars and cents, the dearth is somewhat appalling in the be- ginning of this new century
 Occasionally we turn back the pages of a forgotten past and read the thought of some genius who marked the world with 3 pen that easily spells-fame-a man whose poem stands silhouetted out in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
AN OLD POEM
By MARY INGE HosKINs

s it that the world has forgotten to the old songs? Occasionally
 imble upon some one who will
 to the olden days-when all
 ved the poet-one who has a
 ration for the rhymthmical ned to melody of the uni T ,ordid minded will smile in- , a go on at work. killing and, and Wiling oxen. making money, md Wing, getting and losing, the ng of great commercial es. for e are doing big things lorld jl now; cutting the bie nding u rapids of the Amazon I rails, eU :, etc. We talk a new lctuated th dollars and cents. as the rigM of way over art and
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-03
Flyinq Fish.


Flying fish swim in shoals varying
In number from a dozen to hundred
or more. They often leave the water
at once darting through the air in the
same direction for POO yards or more,
and then descend to the water quickly,
rising again and then renewing their
flight Sometimes the dolphin may be
seen in rapid pursuit. taking great
leaps out of the water and gaining
upon his prey. which take shorter and
shorter flights, vainly trying to escape,
untfl they sink exhausted. Sometimes
the larger sea birds catch flying fish
in the air. The question whether the
flying fish use their fins at all as wings
is not fully decided The power Of
flight is limited to the time the fms re-
main moist.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-03

Hood River Glacier: While demol-
ishing one of the valleys oldest
buildings, the Hutton house, on the
J. M. Benson donation claim, work
men found in the ceiling of the attic
a bill for the nails used in the con-
struetion of the dwelling. The paper,
dated March 1866, had been made
out by hardware firm in The Dalles,
Hood River having no stores in those
days.