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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

A frankfurter. glass Of Lemonade
and a ball game proved fatal to a Jer-
sey City boy. Strenuous combina-
lions are apt to prove fatal these ex-
acting days.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

We are told that coal gas first was
used as an illuminant 100 years ago.
but natural gas has been used as an
argument since politics began.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

An Oklahoma dentist says kissing is
q national crime that ought to be
stopped by law. Are there not enough
laws that are dead letters nowf
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

A Kansas farmer advertises FOR a
good mixer who will not swear at
the cows" Explanations from the gen.
tie milkmaid are now in order.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

French police deny the rumor that
the Mona Lisa has been found, but in
spite Of that dire catastrophe, the
world Is able to sit u and take nour-
ishment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

A great deal Of attention 10 being
given these days to mothers clubs.
Yet the time was when the slipper
seemed to answer the purpose very
well.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

A foreign prince says that American
girls are the prettiest in the world
and most Of theil ,dmit It graciously.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

According to many millionaires, any
man can become rich. But after look
ing at some Of them, who wants tot
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

California man committed suicide
because he was deserted by his wife.
Excessive Joy often causes insanity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

Man in Baltimore demands q d.
vorce because his wife Is deaf and
dumb. Casting pearls, as II were.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

They used to say that football was
IN awfully rough game before politics
got to be 30 unladyllke.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25
lta Advantages.

II think the pillory ought to be re-
vived as punishment for this frenzied
financing"
"Why sol"
because Il provided fitting penal
ty In stocks and bonds"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

A truthful fisherman always knows
where to draw the line.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

II Venice builds subways the gon-
dola will get a black eye.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

When you are offered anything free
look for the string.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

Garfield Tea II nne laxative being COM
posed wholly Of pure, health-giving herbs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

BAXTER SPRINGS = KANSAS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

Missouri claims to be the banner
strawberry state OF the union.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25
Imnortant 70 Mothers

Important 70 WOtno!D
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
s,s sssss 'S Of ZzHAZzZx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher'S Castoria
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-07-25

cHAs. L. SMITH, Editor 4 Owner
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
coMlNG-THE hAlloWELL
CONCERT COMPANY

Bigger and Better Than Ever
SThis high class organization on their
tenth annual tour viii appear at the
Isis theatre on December 30th
The Hallowell Concert Co. needs no
Introduction to the music lovers Of
Blackfoot. as ON their previoud appear.
ances here they have played to large
and appreciative audiences, and proven
that they are musical organization Of
the very highest order.
One Of the features will be the sing.
ing Of J. Lester Haberkorn, baritone,
who receives the special Endorsement
OF the press every place the company
appears. This company is composed OF
ten real artists, and the securing of
this attraction to the people of Black
foot has been made possible through
the Knights of Pythias lodge under
whose auspices the entertainment
will be given.
Don't fail to see the best musical
attraction possible to obtain.
December Goth, 1912, at the Isis.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
HAWLEY IS LEFT OUT OF !
DEAL FOR CABINET PLACE
in the meantime ]. Bruce Kremer O
Butte,th Montana committeeman vii
be communicated with

in the meantime ]. Bruce Kremer oi
Butte, the Montana committeeman will
be communicated with.
To Go Over Committee Heads
In all four Of the northwestern
states there are threats of moves to
go over the heads Of the national COM
mitteetnen in questions Of patronage.
Mr.. Elder han hard fight in Idaho,
where Governor Hawley and Senator
Perky are trying to establish their
right to the pie counter Job. In ORE
gon King is confronted with two
Democratic senators.
The question of who is to be secre-
tary Of the interior is closely linked
with the combine Of national commit
teemen. Committeeman King of Ore
gon is regarded as a strong probability
although he has a rival In his own
state, J. N. Teal
Mr.. King has been trying to ge:
Charles G. Heifner Of Seattle. t9 with
draw as a candidate for the cabinet
portfolio, In the hope that this would
clear the way for Mr.. Pattison to give
King the indoresment. So far Mr.. Pat.
tison has indorsed no one.
Montana Governor 10 Candidate
Governor Norris Of Montana is also
a candidate and it Is likely that the
Montana committeeman will favor him.
Should Mr.. Heifner withdraw it is q
safe guess that Mr.. Pattison will back
either King or Governor Norris.
Committeeman Elder of Idaho has
already given Mr.. King his indorse.
ment, thus taking direct slap at his
political foe, Governor Hawley, who
also Is aspiring for the office.
w. H. Cochran, Democratic county
chairman, was with Pattison at yes.
terday's conference
"Mr. Elder and l win work together,
said Committeeman Pattison last night
1--WE are in sympathy in most matters
aid we will give each other support
wherever we can. Mr.. Elder was east
not long ago. He did not get to see
President-elect Wilson, but he talked
with. party leaders and he was given
to understand that Governor Wilson
will recognize the organization and
that the national committeeman is re-
garded as the spokesman for the or :.
ganization."
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
Report Of Deal Between National Com,
mitteeman Elder and Judge King
Causes Comment.

Idaho Democrats are interested in q
political story that has been circulat-
ed in the north to effect that a
combination may be entered into by
western states not including Idaho for
the purpose Of disposing OF the Sec
retary Of the interior portfolio in
Woodrow Wilson'S cabinet. Inciden.
tally the alleged combination ,dces not
appear TO include Governor Hawley.
who learned Of it when he first read
the report in a Spokane paper. Ma
tional Committeeman Elder seems to
be playing a prominent part in the
deal.
Here is the story as it comes to
Boise circles from Spokane:
At conference at Coeun d'Alene
City yesterday John Pattison. Demo-
cratic national committeeman Of this
state and Robert H. Elder, Democratic
national committeeman for Idaho,
agreed to work together and to give
each other what support they can in
questions Of federal patronage.
This was the first move toward
what will probably be close alliance
between the Democratic national com.
mitteemen from Washington, Idaho,
Oregon and Montana.
VIII R. King, the Oregon national
committeeman, has TOR some time
sought conference with Mr.. Pattison
and will probably meet the local man
within the next week or 10 days, and
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26

st. Johns, N. F., Dec. 23.-Captain
Barr and 81 sailors who perished in
the wreck Of the steamer Florence on
the rocks near St. Shotts, were foiled
In desperate effort to save their
lives, according to Mate J. Hedley
and two members of the crew who ar.
rived at Trepassey. almost exhausted,
last night
Captain Barr and the entire crew
made alanding on shelf of rock but
the high cliffs made it impossible for
them to escape, and q rising tide
forced them to return to the ship.
Later Hedley and four Of the men
made q landing. Before tho others
could follow. all the boats were
washed away Two other seamen, the
only other survivors. are being cared
for at a small settlement. Their con.
dition is serious.
The Florence disappeared before
Hedley and his little band left the
cliffs.
Most Of those drowned were lashed
to the rigging Of the ship. The sur.
vivors stood on shore unable to aid.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
PEACE IN SIGHT
IN BALKAN TROUel E
International Relaxation 10 Brought
About BY Servia's Apology for In
cident at Priesrend.

London, Dec. 23.-Further relaxa-
tion was brought about today when
Austria Hungary informed the other
European powers that she considers
the Balkan difficulties approaching q
satisfactory, solution. She says this
Is the result Of Servia's action ID
apologizing for the incident concerned
with treatment Of the Austro-H Hungar.
ian consul at Prisrend and also her
acceptance Of the proposed arrange
ment to give her port facilities on the
Adriatic without territorial possession.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
IDAHO MAN DIES
WITH BROKEN BACK

Salt Lake City, Dec. 23.-Ephraim
Crofts. farmer of Burley, Idaho, died
in local hospital with a broken back
last night.W hile unloading sugar beets
at his home Crofts fell across a plank
and fractured his spinal column He
Is survived by a widow and seven
children The body will be sent to
Burley for burial.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26

CAPTAIN AND CREW
OF SCHOONER DROWN

Vessel Strikes Rocks OF Newhound.
land Coast and Only Three Reach
Shore In safety-Desperate Efforts
At Rescue UnavatiinQ.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
L. Manders Buys orpheum

Mrs. Chalmers has sold the Orpheum
Theatre to l.. Manders, of Pocatello,
and the new owner took possessicn of
this popular theatre on Monday last.
Mr.. Manders comes here from the
Princess Theatre, Pocatello. and has
had long and successful experience in
the picture show business. His inten-
tions are to make the Orpheum an up
to-date theatre, show only the best of
moving pictures and give music lovers
musical treat at eAch show that is
worth mere than the price Of admis-
sion. He has an excellent baritone
voice and has secured the services Of
Prof. Greeve, graduate Of the German
ConservertOrium Of Music at Berlin.
thus insuring the best Of music.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
OFFERED TO PAY THE FINES
jury Of Boise Women Find Two Msa
Guilty q Chicken Stealing

After having found F. J. Robinson
and Fred d. Meilcke guilty Of stealing
chickens from the chicken coop oi
Earnest Avery, the first jury Of womei
empaneled in Ada county within. the
past Is years. offered to pay the fines
If the men 4 had just convicted out Of
the money which the members 4 had
earned serving Is jurors for the state
Of Idaho. The jurywonen were much
surprised to learn that the state OF
Idaho paid those who served as Jurors
for their time and trouble, and when
Judge Bower, who presided at the
hearing, started to make out the certi-
ficates which would entitle the Juror
eases to the sum Of 1925 each. the
forewoman Of the Jury, Mrs. Eva Hunt
Dockery. president Of the Good Citi.
senship club, hastily called the five
other women. who acted as jurors, to-
gether. and after q whispered consul
tation 1t was agreed by the woman
jurors that the money which they had
earned serving the state Of Idaho
should be pooled and the same applied
upon the fine Of the two culprits whom
they had found guilty of petit larceny.
Judge Bower refused to allow the
women jurors to aid in the payment Of
the fine which they had inflicted upon
defendants, but stated that he would
take this action as a recommends
tion of mercy on the part of the men,
bers of the jury and give it considera.
ton in imposing sentence.
The members of the jury were as
follows: Mrs. Eva Hunt Dockery.
forewoman; Mrs. Nettie Chipp, former
state president of the W.C.T.U.; Mrs.
Olivia Veatoh, Mrs., Alice jackson, Mrs
Mabel Cralow and Mrs. Caddie Bates
Mrs. Smily Savidge, Mrs. Hannah Dris'
coll, Mrs. Carrie Rich and Mrs. Minnie
Keeffe were called as jurors, but did
not qualify.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
The Christmas War Cry

From the front page to the last,
there is a lesson to us all in the Christ
mas War Cry. The frontispiece.
Among The Lowly," hearkens back
to the days when Christ was on earth,
while "A Christmas Letter From Mo-
ther" makes fellow think of the days
of childhood, before the troubles of a
mature life came, when his little mo-
ther gave up everything for the plea
sure of a too un-appreciative son or
daughter
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
"The Best Medicine ! Ever Used'

"Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets Is the best medicine ever
used for constipation, biliousness and
headache" writes Mrs. A. w. Milne,
St George, Utah. These tablets are
very effectual. easy and pleasant to
take. For sale by all druggists.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26

Many Of the farmers Of Ada county
are testing out the advantages Of al
falfa meal as stock food, and &C.
cording to reports made by several
Of them they are finding that it pays
big dividends on their labor and in
vestInent
A custom mill has been purchased
by one Of the farmers OF the county
and he goes from farm to farm grind
ing alfalfa wherever there Is q dc
mand for his services. BY actual ex-
perience it has been demonstrated that
as food to fatten hogs, to feed cat
tie and horses and other stock, the
saving effected and the greater qual
ity Of the food more than pays for the
expense Of grinding. even for use on
the farm.
For general shipping purposes there
is no comparison. It is stated. be-
tween the alfalfa meal and the baled
hay. The meal, besides providing .
much more compact shipping product,
brings much higher price than does
the baled product. Dairymen Of Wis
consin and other eastern states are
eager to purchase the alfalfa meal,
which is the only food they give their
dairy stock whenever 1t is possible to
get 1t, and by hason OF the fact that
the meal Is more compact than the
baled hay more favorable freight rates
can be secured and 1t Is the belief that
should 1t become the custom to offer
the meal for shipment rather than tho
baled hay, even better rates than
those now obtainable can be secured.
Alex Wilson, ca prominent farmer
living near Meridian, was in the city
last week with load of alfalfa meal
which he was offering for sale. He
had 1t in 100-pound sacks, making
ii convenient for delivery and no one
seeing his wagon would ever suspect
that it contained ton or more of al
falfa hay. He found ready sale for
it for feed for horses in the city and
for feed to chickens, for which pur-
pose it is said to be an ideal food.
"The only trouble we are having at
present" said Mr.. Wilson, lis that
the commission men seem to want to
make as much profit out of accept
ing the product for shipment as the
farmers got for raising it and deliver
ing it to them. / know of one man
who was offered $11 per ton for his
meal delivered at the cars, while at
the same time the commission man
was receiving $21 for it at the same
place In other words, the farmer,
after raising the hay, having 1t ground
into meal and delivered In the cars at
the railroad, was to get $11 for his
share while the commission man was
to get SO for his services in billing
the car product. We cannot stand
that sort Of division Of profits. We
are willing to divide in a proper pro-
portion with the shipper, but we don't
believe We should give him the lions
share.
Another trouble seems to be that
our commission men do not seek our
market for u.s. firmly believe that
II they would make an effort they
could easily find ready market at
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
A Dancer Siunal

Hoarseness in a child that is subject
to Group is a sure sign Of an ap-
preaching attack. Give Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy as soon as the child
becomes hoarse and the attack may te
warded off. For sale by all druggists.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
WHY NOT IN BINC-
HAM COUNTY ALSO

good prices for all the alfalfa meat
that could be ground not alone H.
Boise valley, but in all southern ldahO
and that within few years this sec-
tion would be furnishing meal fop
dairymen mad cattlemen throughout
the central and even the eastern
states. 1t is we'll known already that
the alfalfa OF Idaho is superior to that
raised in Kansas and surrounding
states and that dairymen win pav
more for the Idaho product than they
win for their home product We can
raise 50 much more Of 4 per aere
than they can in those states
that quality and quantity both const
dered, we can compete with them n
their own markets, provided the COM
mission men and the railroads do not
want to take as much for their small
labors rs the farmers get for their
work and investment Capital News
Favors Lifting Of Alfalfa Quarantine
The San Diego county chamber oe
commerce has come to the rescue q
the Idaho alfalfa growers. In q resolu-
tion passed 1t has called upon the gov-
ernor to investigate the conditions
that are working against this stato
and to remedy them at once II he
should find that injustice has bee,
done.
A telegram received recently nom
Winfield Hogaboom, one Of the a.
rectors. by l. g. Lewis. publicity man
ager Of the exposition In that city.
reads: Chamber Of commerce Of San
Diego county has passed resolutions
asking Governor johnson to investigate
quarantine on Idaho alfalfa and II ho
finds injustice has been done. to take
immediate steps to remedy. win mail
copy Of resolutions.
The quarantine against the alfalfa
OF this state has now been passed up
to Governor johnson over the head Of
the inspector Of the state Of California
and he has been asked by one Of the
biggest clubs Of that state to see
whether or not Idaho is suffering be-
cause of the prohibition on its crop
and whether or not such quarantine
against the whole state when only
one or two counties are affected II
justified.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26

This office will send any magazine
published in the United States to any
address therein; > without additional
cost to you, and give you the benefit
of the clubbing rata tt
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26
U.S.. Depository for Postal Saving Fund
I'D. VT
STANDROD&CO..
=-BANkERS--
BLACKFOOT IDAHO.
Statement Nov. 26th, 1912,
RESOURCES
LIABILITIES


069, ,13klo
We pay 4 per cent In our savlnso
department. One Dollar will start ~
account. Interest eompounded quarter,v
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-26

Unlimited Crops Of Alfalfa In This
District u"marketab's.-ceu'd Be
Ground For Feed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-02-13

Photos by Association lsl@
Of New York on the occasion
Ambassador
and their daughter P
cess Patricia metropolitan district from the tower OF ne
the city One OF
Unbs shows standing on the narro"
princess the right hr
and between Bulkeey aid to the governor @
OF the
entertained oy
at his dinner and small dance their non
deal Of Interest on the part
M crowds and humored to all the
of curiosity which tended them wherever they went
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-02-13
PYTH|ANS ENJOY
BIG MEET
FRIDAY NIGHT RED LETTER Pc
RIoD FOR LOCAL LODGE.

with visiting members present
from Salem, Independence and Falls
CITY to the number of about 100, in
addition to the members Of the local
lodge. Marmion lodge Knights OF
Pythias, of Dallas, was the recipient
last Friday night of the greatest
boost in its history. The spacious
lodge room at Woodman hall was
crowded to its capacity until a late
hour. and the following banquet
spread in the banquet room on the
first floor. was an occasion long to be
remembered. Grand Chancellor
wrightman, and Grand Keeper OF
Records and Seal stinson, of Salem,
came over with the Salem brethren
and were interested spectators of the
work. one candidate was conducted
through the rank of Page, four we're
taken through the rank OF ESQUIRE
while seven investigated the myster-
les of the rank Of Knight and were
received into full membership.
Falls City Does Work.
Tho brothers from Cascade lodge,
OF Falls City. had charge Of the work
IN the three ranks and were ably as
sssted by members from the other
lodges. II was well after midnight
before the initiatory ceremonies were
concluded when all were summoned
10 the banquet room where an appe-
tlzing spread consisting OF chicken
ME. mashed potatoes, salads. and the
usual things that go with them' were
temptingly arrayed. these courses be-
ing followed by ice cream, cake ano
fragrant coffee. The tables were
decorated with carnations in the col
ors Of the order. the room being ar
raved in streamers Of blue. yellow
and red. making very entranein'
nicture. During the dinner Thornel
orchestra OF 10 pieces rendered seN
erai choice selections In an adjoininl
room. Following the banquet lodg
was again opened and the work com
pleted.
The affair. taken in its entirety va
voted by all participating 20 haY
been one Of the most successful lodg
evenings ever held in Dallas an
each and every visitor declared ina
he had had the time Of his life.
Special trains on the Salem Fan
city & Western and the lndepeno
ence a Monmouth railways convey
I'd the crowds home after the testl'
IH5es but Il was well along toWar
tbe wee. sma' hours" before stun
her claimed them. Members Of MAJ
, mIon lodge acquitted themselves n
. bly, a. hosts and an declare mat IA
b Friday nights affair has done mue
? 10 create Interest IN the order. se'
ersi appIlcafions for membsrsh
have been received and Il appea
. tbat the local Pythians are IN "a
: wav 10 increaae the membership
Il ne order IN mis- city 70 a substal
tial extent
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-02-13
PROSPECTS FAVORABLE
FOR NEW CEMENT PLANT
a committee 10 Report at Ad-
l'i'ed Meeting of Commercial
Cub Tomorrow Night.

- adjourned meeting OF the Dali
eon'nereial club viii be held to-
R.e4 -.e4 night Tor the purpose Of
s-s -.s the report Of the special
~ --'-''ee appointed to confer with
- representatives. Of the oregon
- company regarding the prop
s-s.. 49, Of The latter to establish a
,so --'.so cement manufacturing plant
- uis city. Chairman George
p.lssr Of the COMMITTEES is in
- - today and when he appears
i - Ne club it is understood that
. sFs out
-. nature Of the report to be
- -. I Is aid. is to be entirely IA
- - -. . TIE project The details
1.'aitions under which the stock
ha p1t On tie market here are
aAnds q TIE oOmmitte and wHl
's puhiic IN the report