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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
When the Sage Brush All is Cleared
and the Waters in the Ditch

When the sagebrush all is cleared
And the waters in the ditch,
And you send it tricklin' DER the
land
All nature to bewitch;
When the trees begin to sprout
And the meadows all look green,
And the little garden patch
On every ranch is seen;
O it's then the time '.feller''
7 Is feeling that he's rich,
i When the sagebrush all is cleared
And the waters in the ditch.
It seems so kind of different like
Out here in Idaho,
When you get your crop all planted
You're sure it's goin to grow;
Twill never be too wet,
And you're sure 'twont be too dry,
For everything's workin' right
Up yOnder in the sky.
You love all things around you-
The best you can't tell which,
When the sagebrush all is cleared
| And the waters in the ditch
When you lived in dear cid Iowa
! You tho't she was all right;
You loved her field of yellow corn
But would you be there tonight?
To go out and feed the stock
Through the piercing sleet and snow.
And build the fires in the morning,
When it's twenty degree below?
No, You write to all your friends
TO come where all get rich;
When the sagebrush is all cleared
And the waters in the ditch
You're telling them all about Black
foot
With her beautiful flowers and
trees
That her merchants are all so busy
That they make you think of bees.
Now just keep right on boosting
For our dear old Idaho,
For it's the only place on earth
Where everything will grow;
Just tell them that our apples
Grow big like "pumkins' and sich,
When the sagebrush all is cleared
And the waters in the ditch.
Mrs. Clara Gish Ewing.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
"scoTTY' is DEAD


William Hardy, familiarly known as
"Scotty," who has been an inmate Of
the asylum for the past three years,
died Wednesday night at that institu-
ton. Since his confinement and dur
ing the days that c. F. Hilliard was
chief of police, the latter received sew
eral letters from "Scotty's" mother,
who is resident Of Windyfield, Rhyme,
Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Mr.. Hillard
answered them faithfully, and when
death claimed the unfortunate man, the
Brown Eldredge company signed Mr..
Hilliard's name to 1886 cablegram
to the mother, asking for instructions
as to place of burial. In eleven hours
a reply was received to the effect that
they wanted him buried here, and that
a letter would follow. The deceased
was forty-two years Of age.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
DEATH CLAIMS WILBUR WRIGHT

Dayton, Ohio, May 30--Following a
sinking spell that developed soon af-
ter midnight, Wilbur Wright, the noted
aviator, died at 3:15 a. M, today of
typhoid fever. He had been near death
for many days and though his condi-
ton from time to time gave some hope
to members of his family. the attend
ing physicians, Drs. D. B. Conklin and
Levi Splitter. maintained through out
the latter part Of his sickness that he
could not recover.
When the patient succumbed he was
surrounded by the members Of his fam
lily, which includes his aged father,
Bishop Milton Wright. Miss Catherine
Wright; Orville, the co-inventor of the
aeropiane; Reuchlin Wright and Lorin
Wright. All Ct the family reside in
this city except Reuchlin, who lives IN
Kansas.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
coTTON-DAvis NUPTiALs

John Davis and Miss Katherine Cot
ton were quietly married Sunday even
ing at the Baptist parsonage by Rev.
Jewell.
This event had been looked forward
to fer some time by the many friends
of this popular young couple, but had
not expected that it would be unan-
nounced before hand.
The young couple left between two
days for parts unknown for their hon
eymoon.
Mr.. Davis is one Of Blackfoot's pros
percus young business men, being the
junior partner in the Barker & Davis
grocery Miss Cotton is the estimable
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cotton,
who reside between the forks of the
river.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
PICKS HAlNES FOR
NEXT GOVERNOR
(Wallace Press-Times)

(Wallace Press-Times)
A host of candidates for state offices
were attracted to Lewiston by the Re
publican state convention. Here they
met representative Republicans from
every county and the occasion afforded
an opportunity to get in touch with
local sentiment which will not be pre-
sented again. Conspicuous among
these aspirants were three candidates
for the Republican nomination for gov
ernor of the state Of Idaho. These
were John NJ Haines and John T.. Nor
rison of Boise, and Paul Clagstone of
Bonner county. Commenting on these
candidates delegate to the conven-
ton said it was apparent that all three
Of them had considerable strength
among the delegates, and It was equal
ly apparent that all were making the
best of the opportunity to increase
their following. On the surface. h,
said. disinterested spectator might
have had some difficulty in estimating
their relative strength, but that in his
opinion canvas Of the delegates
would have disclosed a preponderance
Of sentiment in favor Of John M.
Haines.
Continuing. he said whatever claim
Mr.. Haines has upon the favorable
consideration Of the people, it is not
based upon his ability. experience or
success as politician. He has never
taken hand in the political game,
except in the municipal elections Of his
home city, and where he served with
credit as mayor. IT is his record as a
level headed, progressive and success.
full business man that caused him to
be singled out as the man best adapted
to handle the business Of this great al {
growing state According to this dele
gate, Mr. Haines has the appearance
Of being just such man as friends
have represented him to be-a plain,
unpretentious citizen, Of broad and lib
eral ideas, and with an experience and
ability which would be invaluable in
handling the big questions with which
the chief executive has to deal and
which concern the development Of the
state and the prosperity Of the people.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
M. |. A. MEET
AT CROVELAND.

Last Tuesday the M. l. A. Of the l.
D. S. church met at Groveland hall,
and one Of the most enjoyable sessions
ever held was the result The morn
ing session was devoted to debating
and contest in the ladies' chorus, and
debate the question being, "Re-
solved That the Government Should
Own and Manipulate the Railroads."
was endulged in between Woodvilla and
Moore, the latter winning.
Entries in the ladies' chorus were
by Shelley 1st ward. Blackfoot 2nd
ward, Moreland and Blackfoot LIST ward
This contest was won by Blackfoot End
ward, and is compliment to the train
ing ability Of Miss Margaret Clayton,
who has had the choir in charge.
The afternoon session was devoted
to story telling and contests by male
auartettes. Miss Lufkin of Shelley,
2nd ward, was the only contestant for
the junior storytelling contest. and
was awarded the honors.
Msle quartette had one contestant
from SIN ,ley LIST ward. and they were
awarded hcnors.
Immediately following the afternoon
session there were sports including
baseball between Riverside and More
land. won by Riverside. Ladies' bas-
ket hall between Groveland and Black
foot list ward, which was won by Black
foot 1stward. the score being Is to I.
The boys basket ball between Grove
land and Kimball was won by KIM
ball with score Of is to H. Stand
ing broad jump, standing high Jump
and running high Jump were all won
byBlackfoot LIST ward.
A dance was given in the evening,
which was enjoyed by all
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
THE GATHERING OF THE FORCES

Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. DeKay left this
morning for Boise, Spokane and Cour
d Alene in which latter city, they
will attend the nominating convention
CT the democrats Of Idaho for delegates
to the national convention. Col. w.
Orr Chapman, took the northern route
by way of Butte Friday morning, with
the same destination in view. Mr. De-
Kay goes as Rich delegate, while
Col Chapman with others will roper
sent the anti-Rich faction. Two dele
cations from Bingham county are apt
to make things look like a thermal
bath for a while.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS

It is the desire Of the management
Of the Optimist that correspondents to
the paper mail their communications
early in the week for Thursdays is
sue so that the office. can do the COM
position ca Wednesday. Last week
there was several letters arriving on
Thursday, which should have teen pub
lished on that day, but which could
not be used until this iscue.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
RLAckFooT BEATS FIRTH

A snappy little game Of base ball
was held here on Decoration day, and
the X. OF P's. put IL all over the Firth
bunch. The score was 10 to IL in fav-
or Of the home team and 1t was a
shame to take the money. The Firth
crowd went home to whittle out few
more bats and swear they are COM
ing down Sunday, June 9, and make
g cleaning. They are coming to win,
because they are sore, and the home
team is going to lay for them.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
RICHARD LEE FOUND
DEAD NEAR RIVER

Last Thursday morning, Richard,
the fourteen year old son, Of Attorney
and Mrs. w. A. Lee, of this city, LETT
home, and went down to the Blackfoot
river He did not return Thursday
evening, but as he was quite a boy for
cut door sports, and frequently made
trips around the country, his parents
did not worry until Friday morning.
when his absence gave rise to the
thought that something had happened
to him. A search was instituted, but
with no satisfactory result
Alva Jordan, a son of ]. IL Jordan.
was at the ranch about two miles from
town, and at noon Friday, having pre-
viously lost a hat in the Blackfoot rive
decided to row down the stream and
see whether the hat had lodged in the
willows. He went as far AZ the Down.
ing dam, which is the head of the
Miners ditch, and returning found the
body Of Richard in an almost standing
position in the willows on one side Of
Blackfoot river. He Immediately went
to Mr.. Nichols and the latter went
to the body. and remained while Jor-
dan came to town and notified Deputy
Sheriff Kestner, the latter informing
Coroner Peck. These gentlemen and
&c. r. Hillard started with the ambul
ance, to the scene.
1t was at first reported that the
body was that of Campbell Brown. q
carrier boy on the Optimist, and Q
son of Mrs. Sumner Brown, but that
young man was found Immediately af-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03

ter the reported finding of the body.
Attorney Lee, who was in the court
house, was conveyed to the place
where the body was found, and ident-
ified it as that of his son.
The body was taken to the Brown
Eldredge undertaking parlors and cor
oners inquest was held Friday evening.
The verdict being that death was
caused from accidnetal discharge Of a
3S-oalibre Ivers-Johnson revolver. the
load from which entered the head Of the
deceased on the right side above the
ear and made an exit over the left
ear. entirely crushing the. skull
The boys brother. Robert c. Lee,
ensign on the United States battleship
Delaware was at sea, off the coast
of Virginia and has been communicated
with by wireless. In his reply he sig
nified his intention Of being here for
the funeral, and confirmed his wireless
after coming ashore. 1t Is reasonably
certain that he will reach here We'd
nesday evening; under thosd conditions
arrangements for the funeral have
been made for Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Episcopal rectory.
The services will be participated IN
by Sunday school children with whom
Richard associated, and who held him
in such high esteem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee realize the incon-
venience the uncertainty Of the time
Of the funeral has been, but under the
circumstances it was unavoidable and
will be appreciated by the boys host
Of friends and playmates.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
WHY YOU MUST
PAY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Publisher Of the Blackfoot Optim-
ist. Black.uet, idaho.
Sir: Your attention is invited to
amended paragraph 3, section 436, Of
the postal laws and regulations, ap-
pearing in the December. 1911, Postal
Guide, reading as follows:
1.-THE right of publishers to extend
in good faith credit on subscriptions
Is recognized and will not be abridged,
and although all subscriptions are re-
garded as expiring with the period
fer which they were obtained, never
theless, in order to give an opportun-
ity to secure renewals, copies Of their
publications will be accepted for mail
ing as to subscribers at the usual Sec
ond-class rates Of postage for a period
Of one year from the date of expiration
but copies sent to persons after one
year from the date Of the expiration
of their subscriptions, unless such sub
scriptions be expressly renewed for q
definite time, together with an actual
payment of subscription or a bona fide
promise of payment, will not be &C
cepted at the pound rate. but win be
accepted at the transient second-class
rate Of one cent for each four ounces
or fraction thereof. prepaid by stamps
affixed"
The purpose Of this regulation is to
give publishers reasonable opportun-
ity to secure renewals Of subscrip-
tions, and at the same time relieve the
postal service Of the burden Of carry
ing copies Of publications as to sub
scribers at the usual second class
rates Of postage to persons who are
not such In fact.
In order that the department may
ascertain whether the regulation Is be-
ing uniformity complied with, you are
requested to furnish, with regard to
the circulation of the next issue of yoi
publication, the information asked on
the reverse side Of this sheet, sending
it under cover of the inclosed official
envelope, which requires no postage.
Respectfully,
| James J. Britt,
Third Assistant postmaster general
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY
WAS OBSERVED
OUR VETERANS

(By George B. Staff.)
And can it be that these old veterans
Who totter with the weight Of many
years,
Can it be true that they have stood
where shells
Shot streaming like meteors of the
night,
And with their light filled with a
lurid gleam
The hosts Of struggling thousands?
Can it be
That these old men, SO peaceful and
serene,
These venerable forms that seem so far
From wars alarm and battles bloody
shock,
Have stood where Death stalked forth
with hideous mein,
And braved him with q dauntlesa heart
and true?
Then let US bear our heads with
humble hearts.
For they have been where few are
called to 30.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
VISITED DAUGHTER

Mrs. L. E. Elliot of Blackfoot, ar
rived in Rupert on Thursday of last
week to visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Joe Langley. She left Tuesday for
Albion, where she will visit fer a
short time before returning home
Rupert Pioneer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
SUFFERING FROM APPENDICITIS

Mrs. Elihu Higley, of Preston, is
suffering from an attack of appended
tbs. Last Saturday afternoon DIR.
rendered medical assistance to the
sufferer, finding that an operation
would mot be necessary at this time.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03

Though cloudy and cold the day. the
Sons Of Veterans themselves were not
deferred from observing Decoration
I day and appropriate services were held
in the Methodist church. not only Sun
day morning by Rev. Jewell but ON
Decoration day just prior to the sold
iers going to the graves Of their COM
rades. Attorney H. V. A. Ferguson OF
Pocatello, delivered an address on that
occasion, the services being under the
charge Of the Sons Of Veterans A
large procession headed by the Black
foot band marched to the cemetery.
where the graves were decorated, and
q short service held.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
WORK ON NEW BANK BUILDING

Friday morning the ground was
broken by Messers Simmons and Drew
for the new Standrod bank building, at
the corners Of Main and Bridge streets
Hamill & Van Eaton, architects of
Downey, have plans almost completed
for the building and it is said to be
enc of the finest in the west.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
KEEPING TIME ON NEW ROAD

Leslie Kidnigh, formerly carrier
boy on the Optimist, has gone to
briggs, where he is in the employ Of
Mr. Drummond, who is constructing
the Teton Basin railroad. Thirty-five
men were taken over the line Wednes-
day last to do the grading and as
soon as the bridge is finished on Bitch
creek, the steel will be laid over that
part of the road, and trains will inn
meadiately operate thereon.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
TO THE REPUeLicANs OF IDAHO;

In the primary election to be held
July 80, 1912, l will be candidate fer
denomination for the office Of State
Treasurer on the Republican ticket.
have served one term, and II l
have made good,'' feel that Repub-
licans will supper me.
O. V, Allen.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
Little CHILD DIES.

The two months cid baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Corbridge of Sterling,
died Sunday evening. The funeral will
take place Tuesday in Sterling.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
ALABAMA MINISTRIES TONIGHT

The Alabama Minstrel company
arrived, in the city Sunday, and now
have their tent pitched ON North Main
where they will show tonight.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
IDAHoANs AT COMMERCIAL

Fridays resister at the Commercial
hotel, showed as guests w. e. Krupp,
Lorenzo; A. H. Greenhow, Boise; Jno.
Killpack, Diggs: Brownie Pemble of
Springfield.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
DIR. kAckLEY LOSES DAUGHTER

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. O. Morgan returned
from Soda Springs Thursday evening.
While there they attended the funeral
of a daughter Of DR.. Kackley, the cause
of death being pneumonia DR.. Rack
ley is well known in Blackfoot.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
A DOG CATCHER WANTED

The chief Of police wants canine
catcher, to snare the unlicensed dog.
Apply to him. tt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
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LIABILITIES
eo5,o47.s1

We pay per cent in our savings
department. One Dollar will start an
account. Interest compounded quarterly
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03
U. S. Depository for Postal Saving
Funds.
.Standrod&CoI
Bankers
BLAcKFOOT IDAHO.
BLAcKFOOT

Statement April 18th, 1912,
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts 80. 1851, ,406.72
Banking House and Fixtures, ~, ,497.73
Other Real Estate >. $50. 10, ,S20.O3
Cash and Sight Exchange, 215,322.s3
605,047.31
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-06-03

w. A. Hyde of Pocatello, was ,
business visitor in Blackfoot today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-28
JOHN b. TEAL FOR
JUGDE POLK COUNTY

A strong man has been nominated
for county Judge of Polk county on
the Republican ticket-John B. Teal,
of Falls City Mr.. Teal knows the
county well, and has served as coun-
ty commissioner. He was defeated
for that office for reelection two
years ago by F. H. Petrie, Democrat.
Mr.. Teal is one of the best bridge
and road builders in the county.
For the nomination he ran against
the present county Judge, Ed. F.
Coad and U. S. Loughray, former
state senator, and won out by three
hundred plurality. Mr.. Teal is run
ming against N. F. Gregg, the Demo-
cratic candidate, also a man who is
well spoken of.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-28
WILLAMETTE
AND EUGENE
CROSS BATS

A very good game of baseball was
witnessed in Salem Saturday between
the teams Of the Willamette University
and that Of the State University at Eu-
gene. The game was hotly contested
from the beginning, as the teams are
very evenly matched. At the ninth in
ming the score would have been tied
had not the team from Eugene claimed
one more run than shown by the Of
ficial score. Most Of those present
say that the score was to 5, but the
Eugene bunch claimed that mistake
had been made by the score keeper,
so, to settle the matter, the manager
Of the locals generously consented to
give the one score contended for. A
great many very uncomplimentary re-
marks we're made at the end of the
game, both at the ball grounds and
on the streets regarding the unprefs-
sional way the visiting team claimed
one score more than the score keeper
had recorded, and one more than any
Of those keeping the score for them
selves recorded
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-28
ANSWER 1T HONESTLY.
Are the Statements of Salem Citizens
Not More Reliable Than Those
of Utter StrangCrsl

are Ine OUlemeIltS OF SNlem ClIlHenS
Not More Reliable Than Those
Of Utter StrangCrsl
This is a vital question,
It is fraught with interest to Sa-
lem.
1t permits Of only one answer.
1t cannot be evaded or ignored.
A Salem citizen speaks here,
Speaks for the welfare of Salem.
A citizens statement is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful.
Home proof Is the best proof.
A. w. Lobach, r. =. d. No. 1, Sa-
lem, Oregon, says: 81 was laid up
for two weeks by dlsordered kidneys,
caused, believe, by a strain. l
tried several remedies but obtained
no relief and when a neighbor adj
yised me to take Doan's Kidney Pills,
! did so. The contents Of one box
made me so well that resumed
work. Doans Kidney Pills helped
me greatly and l am pleased to rec
ommend them"
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents. for the United
States.
Remember the Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-04-28
HAVE NOT YET
SELECTED HIS
SUCCESSOR

At a meeting Of the school board,
held Saturday night, the teacher Of
English was appointed censor for all
articles that will hereafter appear in
the Clarion, the official paper Of the
student body. This action is held to
be necessary on account Of an article
that appeared in the paper. The mat
ter referred to was a typographical
error, and one that might have occur
red II strict censorship was main
tanned. The article which has
caused 80 much unlavorable comment
among the clergymen OF the city con-
tained the expression "by God" which
In the original copy read "by gad."
This was explained before in the
press Of the city by the managers Of
the Clarion, and was further explained
at the meeting Saturday night by R.
L. Kirk, principal Of the high school
In the future strict censorship will
be maintained over the articles ap-
pearing in the class paper
The matter Of the bids for heating
the Richmond, and Highland school
buildings was taken up, but the con-
tracts have not been let so far, but
will probably be awarded at the next
meeting Of the board.
The experts report regarding the
financial affairs Of the student body
was received and showed that all ex-
penditures were accounted for by the
proper vouchers, but that some irreg-
ularities were found in some Of the
vouchers, especially in regard to the
date Of them, being subsequent to the
date of the bill as made by the dealer
This, 1t is explained, was necessary in
many cases, especially during the sum-
mer vacation, in order that much val
liable time should not be lost.
Some discussion was had about the
election Of superintendent to succeed
Mr. Powers, the present incumbent,
who resigned at the meeting held a
week ago. Nothing definite was done,
however, as the board showed dis
position to move cautiously in the Sc
lection Of Mr.. Powers successor. 1t
seems to be the policy Of the board to
make the selection Cf city superin-
tendent before the grade teachers are
selected, thus giving the superintend-
ent something to say about his assist
ants,