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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
ROOSEVELT VOTE SMALL
Primaries In Michigan Show That
Republicans Are Loyal.

Detroit. Mich, Sept. 28.-Charles y.
Hilles Of the Republican national
committee, who recently spent a day
in this state, held a conference with
the Republican county chairman
SO counties being represented by
these leaders of county organizations.
Eighty Of the county chairmen re-
ported that their counties would vote
for Taft and only three stated that
conditions were doubtful.
These reports are the logical SO
quence Of the recent primary in
Michigan where the vote for the
Third Term party ticket was pitt.
fully small.
Representative Mclaughlin Of the
Ninth Michigan District, in speaking
of conditions in that state, says that
Roosevelt is losing ground daily and
the outlook for splendid majority
for Taft is growing every day.
The recent state Republican con.
vention was attended by nearly 1900
delegates. Great enthusiasm was
manifested and the speakers were ap
plauded. Roosevelt's name was not
mentioned, while President Taft's
name was loudly cheered.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
PR0SPERlTY.LESsEN CRIME
Secret Service Chief Says That with
Good Times There Is Less
Law-Breaking.

From the Buffalo, N. Y, Inquirer:
The department of agriculture in
it's latest announcement reports bum
per crops of corn, white potatoes,
spring wheat, oats, rye and buck
wheat.
Business agencies report booming
iron and steel trade, strong demand
for cash and decrease In the number
of commercial failures.
The most novel sign of prosperity,
however, is recorded by Chief John
E. Wilkie of the United States secret
service. whenever work is plentiful.
and employment easily obtainable,"
says Chief Wilkie, "crime is less and
this rule, which has been demon
strated by years of experience, ap-
plies as much to counterfeiting as to
other offenses against the law
AS a general proposition easy times
are the times freest of crime, indicat-
ing that distress is the cause of much
law breaking.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
LITTLE SENTIMENT
FOR ROOSEVELT
Mlnnesota Republicans Have No In.
tersst In Third Term Party.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Sept. 27.-The
recent primaries in this state demon
strate that the Roosevelt sentiment in
this state Is decidedly on the decrease.
The denominations of Governor Eber-
hart and Senator Nelson, both loyal
Republic; rs and Taft supporters, have
encourage. ] the Republicans of this
state to make a vigorous and aggres-
sive fight.
Little sentiment is found in Wiscon.
sin for Roosevelt, and the contest
without doubt, is narrowed down be-
tween Taft and Wilson. The bust
ness men of Milwaukee, and other
Wisconsin cities, are rallying to the
support Of the Republican ticket and
volunteering their services to elect
Taft The prosperous condition Of
their business urges them to support
the present administration.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
President \Taft Has Given Good
Government to the People.

From, 1882 to 1892 the ordinary ex-
penses Of the federal government in
creased at the rate of about 3 per cent
q year. In the succeeding decennial
period they increased about 4 per
cent a year. Under the presidency Of
Mr.. Roosevelt the annual increase
was almost per cent. Mr.. Taft has
not only stopped this annual increase,
which has 90 long seemed inevitable.
but has actually brought about a de-
crease. Under Mr.. Roosevelt the or
binary annual expenses of the gov
eminent ~rew from about s471 900 n00
to 1862 900 900, an increase Of $19i.-
OO0, 900 in seven years. Mr. Taft has
reduced them from $662.000,O00 to
$685., 200, 900.
We talk a lot ctout economy In prh-
lie affairs Isn't 1t worth while to
ston a moment and give credit to a
president who has actually done what
we have all been saying ought to bo
done?
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24

ers1ssa. No American industry has
been crippled and not enc American
workman has been thrown out Of en-
ployment b. reason Of it, enactment
Believing that the schedules might be
still further revised. President Taft
created the tariff board, IN organise
ton Of experts. who dealt with the
tariff problem from . tissin~' point
Of view and who sugsSstsd further
changes. The Democratic house OF
representatives ignored these we'll
considered recommendations and also
legislated the tariff board out Of ex-
lstence. The tariff bills vetoed BY
President TAFT were framed by a com.
mittee Of fourteen Democrats. eleven
Of whom are lawyers and the other
three have had no business expert
ence.
n President Taft has enforced the EN-.
ployer's liability act and approved the
extension Of its provisions 80 that en-
ployes Of railroad carriers may bring
suits in any district in which the de-
PENDANT was doing business at the
time of the commencement of tho
action.
These are a few-and only a few
Of the great achievements of Presi-
dent Taft's administration. 1t Is a
record unequalled by any president.
and the work has all been done with
out self glorification and in a modest
and effective way.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24

noble moral sentiments and high
ideals; his enthusiasm In the advance
ment Of every good cause: his practice
Of moderation in all things; his ex-
emplihcation Of the spirit and prin-
ciple Of true temperance reform, he
being 4 total abstainer; the purity Of
his thoughts and words; the trans
parency and cleanliness of his life;
and, withal. his dauntless courage In
the enforcement of law and the main
tenance of the sanctity of our national
heritage. which Is rooted in the re-
ligious and civil faith of our forefa-
theirs, I present him as q modest, con-
sfstent, conscientious. Christian man,
whose upright, godly life mat ns
the historic purity and beauty he
White House, and stands as a model
to be 'emulated by all who aspire to
the best there is in our citizenship
and civilization"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
BUS INEss OUTLOOK GOOD
Dun's Trade Report Gives Encourage
ment for All Lines Of Business.
). 5. sherman.

From the Freeport, ILL.,, Standard, Sept.
II. 1912:
Dun 8 trade report for the past
week gives encouragement for all
lines Of business, crops and manufac-
turing enterprises. In part the re-
port says:
Continuous advance in trade activ-
tiles is the tenor of the reports from
the principal manufacturing and dis
tributing centers last week. The ad-
vance is both in actual volume Of
transactions and in that confidence
which is the basis of healthy business.
The big August bank learings are
development of present activity and
buoyahcy.' Clearings in August gain
ed 4.6 per cent over last year, while
during this week they increased 1916
per cent over 1911 and 17.6 per cent
over 1910. The evidence of these
clearings is confirmed by the current
railroad gross earnings, which show
a gain OF 68 per cent over 1911.
Rates of money are hardening in all
parts of the world, plain response
to the greater movements of trade
and commerce and the bigger de-
mands of new enterprises. The in
creased confidence in the financial
markets is illustrated by the fact
| that the August output of new Sc
| curities and shorter term notes in this
country was $92.OO0,O0O greater than
a year ago. The remarkable consump-
ton Of iron and copper products con-
tinues to the point of actual capacity
and all the principal industries show
satisfactory activity. -
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
SLIDING BACK IN NEVADA
Roosevelt Has Reached His Limit and
Is Rapidly Recedino.

Reno, New, Sept. 26.-The decline
Of the Roosevelt movement, notice
able throughout the country, is very
apparent in Nevada.
"The interest in the Bull Moose
movement is crystallized in RcOse-
velt," says the Evening Gazette, "and
that interest is waning" The Gazette
further states that Roosevelt's disap-
pointing speech In this state, the fact
that he is receiving funds from
George w. Perkins and is being sup
ported only by cast-off politicians, are
drag stones about his neck. The Ga.
zette sums up the situation in Nevada
as follows:
Roosevelt has reached the limit OF
his power and is sliding back rapidly"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
DEMAND FOR LABOR
Unprecedented Prosperity IN tho
United States Sends Up Call
sss y From Ocean TO Ocean for
unskilled Labor.

The demand for unskilled labor
never was so great in the United
States as it is at present. There is
also a large and general demand for
skilled labor in many important lines.
The cry has gone up from New
York state and extends south along
the Atlantic coast, across the south
line Of the Union to California, up the
Pacific coast to Seattle, and back
across the heart of the country from
Kansas City to st. Louis, to Chicago.
to Detroit. to Pittsburgh.
Everywhere laborers are needed in
the harvests, the forests, the mines.
the factories, the mills; on the rail-
roads. for the construction of public
highways and in our great industrial
centers.
Even within a hundredmile radius
Of New York city the call is no less
insistent Labor agencies cannot sup
ply the demand there. Contractors
need manual labor for aqueducts, tun-
nels. building excavations. There Is
work for every man willing to take
pick and shovel and utilize the oppor-
tunity to earn a daily wage whose
minimum is $l.75.
Can anyone doubt that It Is this con-
dition Of universally employed labor
which is responsible for the high
prices for farm products-prices
which are giving the American farm
er the greatest degree of prosperity
he has ever known?
And can anyone believe that these
conditions, either as to laborers or
farmers, would be bettered by a
change In the administration at Wash
ington? Why make change for the
mere sake of change? 'Let sleeping
dogs lie."
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
REFUSE TO JOIN ROOSEVELT
New Mexico Republicans Prefer 20
Remain With Their Party.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Sept. 27.-United
States Senator Thomas B. Catron OF
this state says that a large number
of the Progressives are refusing to 60
into the new party. They prefer to
remain with the Republican party.
ut looks to me now" he says, "as II
the electoral vote of New Mexico is
certain to be given to President Taft"
Albuquerque, N. M, Sept. 27.-"So
far as the third party is concerned If
New Mexico, it is as dead as Julius
Cesar" is the assertion of the Al
buquerque Morning Journal. the Off
cial newspaper of this state.
The Journal names a number O.,
men, including former Governor H. J.
Hagerman and Associate Justice r.
II. Hanna, who have fought the bat.
ties of the Progressive movement, but
who have quit in disgust.
The third party in New Mexico ID
characterized as dead duck"
Roo--.elt - Frost In Oregon.
A. v. Spalding. widely known con-
tracing engineer of Portland, Ore.
while on his way east from Portland,
reports that the Roosevelt tour
through Washington, Oregon and the
Pacific coast states were frost.
A letter received at the Taft head.
quarters from Edward D. Baldwin, sec
rotary OF the Oregan state central
committee, says:
Things are looking better here
MI.
reception given Roosevelt in Portland
the other day has given courage to
our people"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
BANKS SHOW PROSPERITY.

From the Beloit, Wis, Free Press, Sep.
TENDER II, 1912:
Bank deposits are a sure Indicator
of prosperity in a city, and on this
point Belo1t banks show steady in
crease and this city on this score
compares most favorably with the
outside world. Total deposits In the
four banks according to the current
statements aggregate $4,348,47S.46, of
which $2,569,37 represents the saw
ings of the people. Rockford, with
three times the population. has little
more than double the amount of money
on deposit In her seven banks. Figur-
ing Beloit's population at $4,000, which
Is probably conservative. the per capt.
tn deposits in the banks amount to
$2.4lh, which Is pretty good showing
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
HAPPY FARMERS
They Have Every Cause for Joy on
the Next Thanksgiving Day.

From the Detroit Free Press, Sept. IL.
1912:
A marvelously fortunate year is this
Of 1912 for this land Of ours. The
government crop report yesterday re-
news once more the proof that all
things are uniting for the welfare Of
Americans. 1t Is an amazing show
Ing, 300,OO0,0O0 bushels of spring
wheat being reported as in sight,
190,000,000 bushels, and the year be-
fore 200,00O,00O. Added to the winter
wheat, which in spite of the soft wheat
losses in our own section of the coun-
try, will still pass the 1911 mark, the
total yield of this grain will run well
above 700,000,000 bushels. and II pri-
vate advices are reliable, even above
800,000,000 bushels.
We have had but two years in the
past when the 700,0O0,000 mark was
passed, 1906 and 1901, and the outlook
is that the return per bushel for the
harvest now available will exceed that
of either of these.
Nor is wheat the only crop that is
practically assured of reaching record
figures. Corn, potatoes, barley, rye
and some others are already in the
class of bumper yields. The indica-
tions amount to assurance that they
will all exceed any previous aggre-
gate.
While the American fields are teem-
ing with their produce across the
ocean is heard the cry Of distress.
Cold weather and prolonged rainfall
have played havoc there. The land
is sodden and unfriutful. What crops
have grown are drowning in food.
The American farmer, with his barns
bullying with the yield OF is acres
will get big prices for is big stock
of food supplies.
A bountiful harvest and a strong
demand should make the farmer Of
this country a happy man on Thanks
giving day.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
CANVASS OF INDIANA
Il Shows That the Roosevelt Move
ment 10 Now on the
Decline.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 30.-A care
full canvass has been made OF the
Roosevelt sentiment in every county
in this state. The inquiry was started
by a prominent business man Of this
city, who was anxious to learn for him
self the true condition Of affairs. He
sent out large number of letters to
men In each of the counties who were
not politicians and would have no in
centive to falsify the situation. The re-
the state, with one exception, there
had been a marked decrease in the
Roosevelt sentiment. The opinion was
universally expressed that the Third
Term candidate had fewer followers
now in Indiana than at any time since
the campaign opened and this number
was steadily decreasing. A few OF
these reports summarized follow:
White county-"Ours is an agricul-
tural community and the farmers all
seem satisfied with conditions and are
not calling for change. see no evil
dence of Bull Mooseism spreading On
the contrary, it is weaker than at first.
Steuben county-"The Third Term
ers are on the down grade and will
not be as strong month later as
they are now
Lake county-"Sentiment for the
Progressive is weakened, especially
among the farmers. Sentiment Is
growing more and more favorable to
! the administration"
Montgomery county THE Bull
Moose sentiment here is waning. The
Third Term party is losing as the
campaign progresses"
\ De Kalb county-"There will not be
many Bull Moose voters here. Taft
will get some Democratic votes-Quite
a number"
Mama county-"The changes a. 9
now coming all our way. There are
no more assertions from the Repub-
lican ranks"
Tippecanoe county "The Bulb
Moose sentiment Is subsiding."
Reports from Allen and La Grange
counties are to the same effect.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24

Henry Clews, the New York finan-
cial expert, says in his weekly letter
that business conditions are good,
especially in the west, but he points
that they may become unsettled by po-
litical developments.
There were good times before the
last Democratic administration, but
they soon became bad times. The
country does not want history to re-
peat itself.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
The Difference.

From the Belvidere QllD Republic
can:
The difference between the Roose-
velt and Taft administration Is that
Mr.. Roosevelt talked loudly against
those whom he called "malefactors,
and secretly protected some Of them
from the law, while Mr.. Taft has made
no threats, but has just enforced the
laws.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
Decreasing In Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Sept. 29.-James
H. Tremin and Luther A. Brewer OF
this state, officers of the Iowa League
of Taft Clubs, who have been assist
ing in the organization of Republicans
in the state, have received reports
from every county showing the de
crease of Roosevelt sentiment, and as
sert that the Republican strength OF
the state is crystallizing among Presi
dent Taft.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
What Hr~rercd.

All, II the workingmen of this conn
try could only know how they hive
been fooled about the protective tar.
In working for their benefit. Why,
II the protective tariff was relieved
at a great manv roints, this Is what
would happen, that American industry
would take on a new size and speed
Prof. Wilson.
Why. certainly that is what would
happen-just as did the last time
the protective tariff was relieved"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
some OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF
HIS ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTED.
GREAT WORK HAS BEEN DONE
More Prosecution Of Trusts and More
Social Reforms Secured Than
Under Any Previous
President.

HE has met every crisis that
has arisen during his admlnis-
tration with firmness and reso-
luton. The bluff and buster Of
political enemies have not made
him finch an iota> from his de-
Termination to do that which
he believed to be for the gen.
erai welfare Of all classes Of
people In this republic.
resentatIve Kahn Of California,
In an address reviewing PresI-
dent Taft's Administration.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
oettlna Back to Normal.
m the st. Louis Times:

From the st. Louis Times:
The one unmistakable political ten
dency at present Is the countrywide
recognition Of the rare merits of Pres
ident Taft A period of normal re-
Election has set in. The shout has
had its day and the Intelligent in
quiry, the frank rec" milton Of facts.
have arrived.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24

Mrs. Al CIR yer of Roberts. was in
own tbs 4s enroute to Sprn :
led &c ). ar laughter, Mrs. La
Mont Rich
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-10-24
NO TALK OF HARD lines
Philadelphia Bankers Say That Bush
ness ls Good Everywhere.

Philadelphia, Sept. n.-Bankers
here today expressed themselves al
much encouraged by the prospects OF
almost a tidal wave of business ana
a trade prosperity that will endure
owing to the prospects of bumper
crops as forecast in the government
crop report issued yesterday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
1911COTTONB|LL
REPORTED AGAIN
Democrats Declare Taft Should
Approve It, Despite Former
Veto Score Tariff Board.

WASHINGTON. June 4-Declaring
the report of the tariff board lacks in
formation needed to revise the tariff
and pointing out the same weakness"
as existed in the report on the wool
schedule, the ways and means commit
tee today reported the cotton bill. This
measure is Identical with the bill pass
ed last session ard vetoed by President
Taft It provides a reduction of duties
on all cotton products varying from IS
to As per cent
The Democrats argue this measure
should meet the approval of President
Taft despite the fact that he vetoed it
at the last session
The majority members uphold the
Underwood bill as practical legisla-
ton" and attack the tariff board be-
cause of its failure to deal completely
with any phase of the proposed reduc-
ton" The report especially calls at
tention to the refusal Of the board to
give the names of English cotton mills
from which the tariff experts obtained
the information that wages are higher
IN this country than in the United
Kingdom.
Minority members of the committee
also filed their substitute bill prepared
by Representative Hill. Of Connecticut.
it follows conclusions of the tariff
board. The rates in the bill are slight
~ higher than in the Underwood bill,
being based on protection instead of
revenue only" The majority report
says:
Boards Report Inadequate.
The only change which has occurred
in the situation since list summer is
the submission Of the tariff board re-
port on cotton manufactures which was
submitted TO congress by the president
in his message Of March 26, 1912 In
his message the president said I now
recommend that the congress proceed
to a consideration of this schedule with
g view to its revision and a reduction
in It's rates
= THE executive tariff Is now in har-
mony with the majority members of
this house on the general policy to be
adopted in spite of his veto of last
summer and the only question remain
ing Is to what extent the reduction in
cotton duties shall be carried.
TT was pointed out in the previous
house report that the tariff board re
port on wool was not in reality a tariff
report. This comment is applicable to
the report on cotton manufactures. al
though the latter contains much more
material than the former concerning
rates of duty and the method by which
they are to be levied"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
BOY HUNTERS FALL
DISCHARGES GUN:
BROTHER is DYING

MACON. GA June 4.-Baxter It'd
well. thirteen years old, is diving in
the Macon hospital with a load Of
birdshot in his body John Tidwell
his nine wear old brother accidentally
wounded him. The boys went spar
row hunting on their mothers farm. a
few miles from Macon. Yesterday, when
John. walking behind Baxter. stumbled
his finger pulling the trigger of his
gun. The shot penetrated the lads in
testines and his death is regarded as
inevitable. The mother is Frustrated
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
BUILDINGS BOMBED
AFTER SHOOTING BEE
IN A GAMBLERS FEUD

NEW YORK, June 4.-Four buildings
were dynamited early today in the big
gambling feud which broke out yester-
day morning when Jack" Selig, an
East Side gang leader, was shot in a
gun fracas. The bomb explosions fol-
lowed each other closely. They were
in lower Fourth avenue and ST Marks
place. and all the buildings were badly
damaged. The police say that friends
of Selig or members OF his clan had
been or are yet tenants in all the build
ings.
Selig, who is known to the police as
an East Side feudist and dangerous gun
fighter, lies in the Bellevue hospital in
critical condition and may not re-
cover
The war started when an attempt
was made TO shoot up Louis Poggi's
Chinatown saloon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
PRISONER, TO PROVE
SELF THESPIAN, WILL
DO SKETCH FOR JURY

MACON. GA. June 4.-When Will
liam Meegan takes the stand in the
United States court this morning to
tell his defense to the charge of coun-
terfeiting, he will sing, act and recite
for the benefit of the jury. so as to
prove that he is a vocalist, author and
thespian, and not a maker of spurious
money. Meegan was arrested here re-
Gently following a search of his rooms
when tools for coming money and a
lot of counterfeit quarters were found
Meegan claims that a man named viii
liam Finer. whom he befriended by Civ
ing few nights free lodging left the
articles in his room unknown to him
Piner has disappeared. though sum
moned by both the government and
the defense as a witness.