The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-05-30

reason to know-thousands of others
have a like reason-that this big,
round, jolly Irishman loves all man
kind. If his political ambition ran
away with his judgment that is no
crime. I believe deep down in my
heart if every man with wnom Bar
ney O'Neil had dealings in business
and politics the last five years were
ION the square" to the extent he is,
instead of being held in custody as
a prisoner he would be now a very
powerful factor in both financial and
public affairs of the state. And who
know he may yet gather up Iaurels
fairly and squarely won IN the past,
but now unfairly withheld. Should
that time come, and I sincerely hope
it will come, there would follow
such jumping over fences as no
man ever witnessed, aye, even on a
sheep ranch.
QueStlOH Oh new THAI
The question of a new trial for
Mr.. O'Neil Che was convicted in our
court at Couer d'Alene, court by
the way, presided over at the time
by Judge Dunn, whose political re-
lations to the defendant I never con-
sidered in any sense friendly will
soon be argued in the supreme
court. "In my own opinion" said
Barney, II have great faith in the
higher courts of the land. Do you
know, Bartlett, the lower courts do
a great deal of honest guessing. The
supreme court settles the law and
all good citizens are disposed to let
matters rest there. Judges are men
and therefore, are not infallible.
Even where they make errors I feel
it is best to accept the ultimatum
gracefully and look to the people and
the legislature for a change of the
law, and for redress"
I told him I considered that to be
a pretty good doctrine. I said Bar
ney, as a result of 20 years practice
and observation as a lawyer I never
knew or even suspected a Judge of
dishonesty" THAT is true" said
Barney, "but you know, as said be-
fore judges eat, dring, sleep, talk,
play politics and make mistakes just
like other people"
When I put the question TO him if
he did not at times feel some re-
sentiment against his enemies while
lying helpless in jail, this is how he
replied; $50 help me God, I do not
For those who seem to have delight
ed in framing up bad situation for
me, feel sorry. Their punishment
His as heavy as mine, and will be heav-
Ter. Take my word for it, old boy,
harbor no malice no unkindness
against any fellow, not even the man
who is supposed to be my worst
enemy. God will settle with us all"
In spite of his tribulations ana
disappointments, O'Neil has never
lost faith in his motto. Whatever
Is right" Said he: "That motto will
be the ultimate basis on which all
these court proceedings will be ad-
justed."
If anyone thinks that Barney o.
Neil is hopelessly cast down visit
such as have just had with him will
wholly disabuse his mind of that de-
fusion. 81 am young and strong"
said he, land propose to re-enter
business just as soon as can. My
conscience tells me there IS no rea-
son why men should not now, as
heretofore, trust me. Why should /
hang my head? I have done no
crime and have injured no human
being. / am not afraid to race the
world"
Never Forgot a Friend.
Barney never forgets u friend
however, lenient he may be with his
enemies. He likes politics and talks
rashly and even sagely about our
big national questions, as well as
state problems. Apparently he has
followed closely the work of the