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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30

comes into his mind is how he can
open up that factory.
In the four years from 1893 to
1897, the traveller about the country
was confronted everywhere by the
4loomy sight Of silent factories, no
smoke coming out Of the chimneys. no
sign of human hatitation except the
Waterman.
What was the trouble? Simply that
the Democratic party had get into
power and was trying out a lot Of
theories.
Although stump orators are every.
where citing these four years as an
example Of Democratic methods, it has
not been our fortune SO far to hear
any Democratic orator or newspaper
taking up this point and attempting
to refute It.
The Democratic party cannot es-
cape responsibility. for the black per
iod Of depression that then existed.
It was panic three or four times
as lasting and crushing as the finan-
cial difficulties that occurred in 1907.
What reason has the Democratic par
ty to show that it has changed its
essential nature in Is years?
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30

are kindly to man. He sees that there
is bread for the hungry man, and wa.
ter for tho thirsty. He doubts not
that into whatever form the human
soul may be transmitted after death,
its legitimate longings shall be salts.
fled.
In our American life, suicides are
rapidly increasing. To commit that
act for the Japanese motive of ex-
pressing fanatical patriotism, is rev.
er dreamed of here. It is simply the
act of coward, who shirks hiT share
Of nfe's burdens or the punishmen.s
for his misdeeds
Considering the stain which sui.
eide leaves upon. family name, it
seems about the climax c9 cadd'shness
to quit. by giving your family and
friends this last kick.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30
THE FULL DINNER PAIL

This was the famous phrase that
represented the spirit Of the campaig, I
OF 1896 and 1900. It was derided as
merely material and fleshly.
81 At the same time every sensible
worker in philanthropic societies and
churches, knows that it is Of no use
trying to convert anyone until he is
decently fed and clothed and warmed.
Similarly in politics. The fun6 amen
tai question, the one that takes pre-
cedence of every other, is that of the
full dinner pail A party may pro-
pose all kinds of alluring reforms, and
some Of them may be good IDEAS. At
the same time, If the party leaders
lack a certain practical business or
common sense, they may make mes
of the business of the country that
will leave no hope or energy left for
the trying of experiments. When a
workingman finds the noted CLOSED
for lack of orders" posted up on his
workshop door. the only thing that
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30

Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho, Sep.
TENDER 10, 1919.
Notice is hereby given that Fred
A. Bacherd, Of American Falls, Idaho,
who on September Is, 1908, made
Homestead Entry Serial, No. O774
for NWA, Section ~, Township 6 s.
Range 30 East Boise Meridian. has
filed notice Of intention to make final
Three Year proof to establish claim to
the land above described, before David
Burrel, U. s. Commissioner, at Ameri.
can Falls. Idaho. on the goth day of
November, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank Brooks, Peter Fast, William
w. Wall, James Peacock, all of Ameri-
can Falls, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer,
S23-O2S Register.
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Department Of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho. Aug
20, 1912. vs.
Notice is hereby given that Edward
M. Jackson, of American Fails, Idaho
who, on April 10, 1909, made H. E.
Serial, No. O549O, for VIZ MEX, EA
NWA, Section 80, Township 6 S,
Range 80 East Boise Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
three year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described. before
David Burrell. U. s. Commissioner. al
American Falls. Idaho. ON the 18th
day of November. 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John Chilin, John Lidstrom, William
F. Jasmann. Harold Samuelson. all Of
American Falls, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer,
SS-O7 Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30

for woman suffrage. Do you care for
man who will come out for anything
simply because it has block of votes
behind It?
Mr.. Roosevelt stated with the utmos
impressiveness that he would not be- a
candidate for another term. If later
he had admitted that he had changed
his mind. the people might have con.
sidered him unreliable, tut no one
could have questioned, his honesty in
the matter.
How many people believe that when
he said third term, he meant a
third consecutive term?''
How sharply in contract President
Taft, candid, firm. is with this shifty
politician who now seeks the third
term denied to every one Of his pre-
decessors.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho, Aug
20, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that John
Chilin. of American Falls, Idaho, who
on June 2. 1908, made H. E. Serial
O4474. No. 1860, for NEA, Section
20, Township 6 S. Range 30 East.
Boise Meridian,has filed notice of in.
tention to make final three year proof
to establish claim to the land above
described, before David Burrell, U. S.
Commissioner, at American Falls, Ida
no, on the 18th day of November, 1912
Claimant names as witnesses:
Edward M. jackson, John Lidstrom,
Albert Leisy, Harold Samuelson, all of
American Falls. Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer,
S9-O7 Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30
REPUBLICAN TICKET

REPUBLICAN TICKET
For President
William H. Taft
For Vice-President
James s. Sherman
For United States Senator
William e. Borah
For Governor OF Idaho
John M. Haines
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Final Proof

I. John N. Browne. Of Blackfoot,
Idaho. R. F., D. No. 2, who made en-.
try No. 448. under the provisions of
an act of the legislature Of the State
OF Idaho. commonly known as the
Carey act. approved March End, 1889.
which embraces s. E. rs. w. Y
sec.s4. Of township 3 south. of range
S4east. do hereby give notice Of my
intention to make final proof to estab.
lish my claim to the land above de-
scribed. and that l expect to prove
that I have resided on, reclaimed and
cultivated said land as required by
law, before L. R. Thomas ct Black
foot. Idaho. on the 25th day Of Sep
TENDER. 1912. by two OF the following
witnesses.
Alfred ]. Reese, Alfred G. Reese,
T. P. Fackrell. Swan Berg, all of
Blackfoot. R. F. d. No. 3, Idaho.
John N. Browne,
az6s23M Entryman.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30
WHY POLITICAL MACHINES EXIST

1t Is one OF the anomalies Of poll.
tics, that the voters who express the
most exasperationj with political ma.
chimes are frequently the very men
who will not use tie weapons in their
own hands to destroy those machines.
Political machines have grown up
in the United States principally be-
cause the citizen neglects his political
duties. The machine does the work
which the citizen ought to do for
himself
Every politician knows that the
most essential feature Of his campaign
is to get out the vote. For every bal
lot which he can capture by convert
ing hostile voters, he can by hustling
get four who were simply Indifferent
and needed some kind of personal soil
citation to get out This solicitation
may be corrupt, involving use of mo-
ney, or it may be wholly legitimate, in
volving merely persuasion to 20 to
the polls.
Now If every able bodied citizen
did his duty like a man and a patriot,
and took the slight time and trouble
required for voting, without having to
be cajoled, begged, bought, or bullied
to vote, the machine would have no.
thing to live by, and its work would
be gone. liza
But if large section Of the voters
neglect their duty, fail>to take an in
terest in politics, some one has got
to perform the task of arousine their
concern.
The business man will not leave
his office. nor the mechanic his bench.
to perform this function. Consequent
~ there grows up a tribe of political
workers who perform these tasks eth.
er for money or hope of favors to
come. While many of these men are
honest, yet as class they include a
great many who are not industrious
workers of the tasks Of daily life, and
who eagerly seize the chance offered
by politics to squeeze out the living
they fear they cannot make in the
world Of business.
It is the indifference Of the average
voter then that makes the opening
for the vast tribe Of heelers that can
get out the vote for primaries and
elections. After they have performed
their task, they look for payment. Us.
ually what they want Is not cash, but
2 soft snap. The voters pay the bill
In the high cost Of all public work.
The way to smash all this vast sys.
tenn Of inefficient public work is for
the average voter to get to the polls,
just as hej would get to an important
business appointment. Until he does.
political machines win flourish, and
their workers must be paid, either
in money or in offices. for which they
are not usually qualified.
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Dancing Class To start

A Wednesday evening class for in
struction and practice in the art Of
correct Society Dancing commences
Wednesday evening. October 2, al
Mcvicar's Academy Of Dancing. Hall
rates (26c lesson) still in effect to
all enrolling on or before that date.
The class starts with about 80 mem.
bers. ladies and gentlemen, already
enrolled. Those DESTROYS Of joining
please call. Open evenings for pri-
vate lessons and enrolment Of class
pupils. Glasses. also forming for other
evenings McVicar's Dancing Academy
Boyle Bldg.
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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30
THE. DIFFICULTIES OF ESCAPE

The capture Of "Gyp the Blood
and Lefty Louie" the two men want
ed in connection with the Rosentha
murder. suggests that when active po
lice work really takes advantage d
human curiosity and human laxative
ness. 1t can almost always make its
captures.
7 Had the friends Of the prisoners re
membered that walls have ears, they
would never have been overheard de-
scribing the retreat as place with
laundry in sight CT an open air
picture show.
Similarly Wesley Edwards of the
Allen gang would still be- roaming the
earth free man, had his sweetheart
been satisfied to lock at his photo
graph on the mantel,
"Gyp" and Lefty had the right
instinct to feel that their safest place
was the great city, even though they
might meet tho detective3 any day
on the street. Human curiosity is the
greatest ally of the police. In the
country town where thd neighbors rush
to the front windows every time a
team goes by, any new arrival is
closely scrutinized. Probably a hund-
red thousand strangers in unfamiliar
places within the past month have
been looked over to see if they could
be the much wanted "Gyp" and
Lefty
In the great city human curiosity
is at its lowest ebb. The mind is
dulled by the crowding of impre ,sions.
1t is wearied by the sea of human fac
es in its path. The comings and go
ings of your neightors are SO constant
that the mind shrinks from the both
er Of trying to identity them.
Fortunately for the forces of law,
comparatively few people have the git
OF silence. The bigger the secret. the
more deadly the fascination Of taking
It out Of the heart and looking at
1t, in connection with your friends.
And some day there is| stranger near
by who Is deeply absorbed INF his news.
paper, and whose mask like face never
reveals the fact that he has landed a
long sought tip.
The capture Of the two men in the
Rosenthal case was due to absolute
Of investigation of every
clue. II the police Of American cities
were always equally active in less
conspicuous cases, crime could be prac
tically broken up. It would cost a lot
OF money for detective work, but it
would pay.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30
Mr.. ROOSEVELT AND Mr.. TAFT

In pivate life il you want to get
certain work done. you never pick
anyone unless you are pretty certain
what he will do after you give him q
job.
The same principle holds in public
life. The voter naturally wants too
find some one in harmony with his
ideas to carry out his purpose. How
can he have any certainty as to what
Theodore Roosevelt's purposes and
principles will be year from today?
With freakish impulsivenesa Mr..
Roosevelt shifts from one position to
another. Only short time ago he
favored reciprocity with Canada. He
even went beyond Mr.. Taft's position,
as he favored free trade between the
two countries.
Then when he found out that Presi-
dent Taft's reciprocity was proving
unpopular among the farmers, he sud
denly shifted his position. and came
out directly against reciprocity. How
can anyone have any idea what he
win do II elected president, provided
that there should sometime appear to
be some votes to be had by changing
his position!
Previous to Mr.. Roosevelt's going
to Africa. Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr..
Taft were as intimately associated pub.
acly and privately as any two men In
this country. Mr.. Roosevelt picked
Mr.. Taft Tor the presidency, as in his
opinion by far the best man available
According to Mr.. Roosevelt's present
theory Of Mr.. Taft. his judgment at
that time was absolutely wrong, and
the man whom he picked has proved
a disgraceful failure.
II SO, II Mr.. Roosevelt thus proved
ridiculously unable to select a presi-
dent, how can he be trusted to select
a cabinet, to make appointments. or to
perform any of the presidents null
tifarious acts calling for keen judg-
ment of human nature?
Recently. wishing to corral the mil
lion votes of women in the western
states, Mr.. Roosevelt has come out
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SUICIDE HERE AND
~ THE ORIENT

II President Taft should die, and
II at the hour Of his funeral, Major
General Leonard Wood should pro.
coed to cut his. throat, as a deed of
patriotic devotion In recognition of the
man who had passed on, the American
people would say that it was too bad
he had not been locked up in a good
lunattc asylum before he had hurt
himself.
Similarly. If the Japanese people
suffered so great loss by the death
OF their emperor, it was the duty of
Cen Nogi and all other loyal follow
ers to remain on earth and do the
best they could to carry on the ends
OF civilization and progress for which
their master worked, instead Of Quit.
ting the fight and committing hara.
kiri.
This incomprehensible Oriental prac.
tice is much as if man, having lost
his house by fire. should at once pro-
coed to go out and burn down his
barn, to show how badly he felt about
the loss of the house.
There is only this to be said in
favor OF the Japanese attitude:i 1t
escapes the abnormal and morbid fear
OF death existing among the white
races.
The Oriental mind, more spiritual
thau the Occidental, feels by instinct
that the great forces Of the universe
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-09-30
POsToFFiCE HOURS

Week days from 500 a. M, until
900 p. M. money orders from 900
until $50; Sunday. windows open
from 10 to 1900 q. m.
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Notice is hereby of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
MATINEE MUSICALE.

The Matinee Musicale was en-
tertained by Mrs. w. M. Whiting
ton Wednesday afternoon, Oct.
23rd.
The club has taken Russian mu-
sic for study during the years
1912 and 1913, the programs for
each meeting to follow the outline
as suggested by the National Fed
Grafton Program Committee. The
program for this meeting was as
follows: u.
characteristics of Russian Mu-
sic, Mrs. Kinnebrew.
Russian Folk Song, Miss Nc
Shane.
Piano Solo--Russian Folk Dance,
Mrs. Friermood.
Songs Selected, Mrs. H. G.
Hammond.
After the program the meeting
adjourned to meet again on We'd
nesday, November 9th, with Miss
Mcneil.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
THE GRENADA FAIR.

Special attention is directed to
the supplement in this issue Of
The Commonwealth announcing
the forthcoming annual Central
Fair and Live Stock Association,
at Grenada, on October 29th to
Nov. lst. Attractions extraordin-
ary are announced, among the
number being daily flights of Mrs.
Smith Murphey's monoplane by
j. j. McGrath, the noted airman,
and a grand flower parade, a baby
show, horse racing, shows and
museums, live stock show, poul-
try department, etc. The people
of Leflore county should and will
doubtless attend the Grenada
Fair in large numbers, and we
are confident that they will be
thoroughly entertained.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
IMMIGRATION MOVEMENT.

Grantley B. Harper, industrial
agent for the Illinois Central rail-
road company, who is at present
devoting himself to immigration
principally, arrived yesterday aft
ernoon from Natchez and expect
ed to leave last night for Mem
phis. Mr.. Harper stated that
there has been a great many land
deals of considerable size recently
in all parts of the south and the
general tendency of the northern
prospectorS is to come south to
buy lands. The |. c. road has
constant application for informa-
ton concerning southern lands,
and they contemplate making a
a number of important transfers
within the near future.
Mr.. Harper stated that he be-
lieyes this winter will show a
marked improvement of last year
in the general results so far as
southern immigration is concern
ed, as they have information of a
great many northern parties, al
ready planned to move, and 9TH
ers will be formed later in the
year. - Vicksburg Herald, 18th
inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
SOME FINE CHICKENS, DUCKS
AND CORN.

The Jackson News makes the
following comment on Leflore
county exhibits at the State Fair:
Some of the prettiest Barred
Plymouth Rocks at the fair this
year are owned by Mrs. c. 0.
Pharr, of New iberia, La, who is
listed well in the premium list.
On Black Orpingtons, Geo. A..
Wilson, Jr. of Greenwood, showed
up best, and his Indian Runner
Ducks are as fine as can be found
anywhere in the world.
Special prizes offered by the
Mississippi Poultry Association
were the richest in value of all,
and the highest award in money
amounting to $35, together with
silver cup, went to ]. w. Lee.
Of Batesyille, for the best display
of White WyandotteS. Second
prize for the same contest was
won by W. j. Brinkley, of Iuka.
Geo. A. Wilson, Jr., of Greenwood,
carried away the big prize for
Indian Runner ducks, also getting
prize cup.
There is a man in the agricul-
tural building who can show any
visitor four stalks OF corn with a
total of seven to twelve ears of
corn on them, all produced from
a single grain. This exhibit of
William Vardaman, scientific far
mer, has attracted wide attention. |
Mr., Vardamans says that during
last year he produced as many as
sixteen ears from one grain, but
this year the best he could do
was fourteen ears. His best re-
cord has been 1900 ears from
$50 grains.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

w. A. Chambley was over from
Carrollton on business Monday,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
COUNTY MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 1912
EARNEST WORKERS ELECT
OFFICERS.

The Earnest Workers were de-
lightfully entertained at the res
dence Of Mrs, DIR. F. NJ. Sandifer
on last Monday evening, the meet
ing being of especial Importance,
it being the stated meeting for
election of a President and Vice
President to succeed to these 0 =
fees that were made vacant by
the removal of MeSdames T. H.
Dennis and 0. B. Morton from
Greenwood.
Mrs. Andrew Dahmer was elect
ed President to fill to the unex-
pired term, and Mrs, Robt. H.
Barrett to the Vice-Presidency.
Mrs. A. E, Jennings is the Secre-
tary and Mrs, ThoS. A. Gleason
the Treasurer.
Mrs. DR.. Sandifer served de-
hghtful refreshments at the close
of the interesting session.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
GREENWOOD GETS NEXT RE-
UNION.

The State reunion of the Con-
federate veterans was held in
Jackson the first of the week, and
the old heroes of the lost cause
had a good time in the Capitol
City,
A cordial invitation from Green
wood was extended to the veter-
ans to hold their next reunion in
this city, which was unanimously
accepted, and we are all delighted
to have them visit US again.
Greenwood gave them the best
entertainment they have ever had
a few years ago, and we are gong
to even excel ourselves in caring
for them while here next year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

Try French Market Coffee your tableus Note its
delicious and Aavor-i smoohness exhiaraon Drink
several cups mdnight-compae it with other cofees.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
Insure your Cotton and Cot.
ton Seed with w. NJ. Peteet.

The u. S. Civil Service Com
mission announces an examina-
ton in Greenwood on Saturday,
Nov. 2, 1912, for Rural Carrier,
for the route established from
Sidon, Leflore county. Apply to
VIM. Yates, at Greenwood post
office, for further information.
If you want Eggs, feed your
hens Chick Chowder. For sale
by Y. 7. Eggleston.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
METHODIST MISSIONARY Bull
LETIN.

1T is very gratifying to know
that North Mississippi now has a
Deaconess, all our own-appoint-
ed by the Deaconess Com. to
work in Corinth. There is
much work for trained worker
in this place where there are 1000
girls at work in the factories, be-
sides other operatives. The field
is fine for Deaconess work. Sew
eral thousand dollars are experd-
ed every winter for local charity.
Miss Knapp, from st. Joseph, Mo.
comes in answer to the prayers
of many grateful hearts. We
want the whole Conference to
feel that she is Our Deaconess"
and must be kept in our hearts
and prayers. Press Supt. Mis-
sionary Society
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
FORD-TROTTER.

Miss Eleanor Ford and Mr.. Guy
Trotter surprised their many
friends by getting married last
Wednesday evening. The Com
monwealth joins the many friends
and admirers of this popular
young couple in extending hearty
congratulations and best wishes
for a long and prosperous married
life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

The car shortage and bad
weather will not affect the Alex
ander Lumber Co., Of this city, as
they have just completed very
large shed in which to keep their
reserve stock. This will enable
them to fill their many customers
wants promptly, without delay.
They are always glad to quote
you on anything in the way Of
building material.
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ABSTRACT BLANKS Neatly printed
and for sale by The Commonwealth. .,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

Coburn's Minstrels showed to a
crowded house at both their mat
inee and evening performance on
Tuesday, and as is always the
case this splendid troupe gave a
delightful program, and the strong
cast Mr.. Coburn has arrayed is
deserving Of such a splendid pat
ronaged as they receive at the
Princess Theatre.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

Mr.. E. E. Carpenter, Of Green
wood, manager Of the Cumber-
land Telephone Company's office
at that place, was a Sumner visit
or the latter part Of last week.
Mr.. Carpenter, like Messrs. Wes-
ley Walker and Julian Meadow,
is an old Somerville, Tenn, boy.
Sumner d-Progress.