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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-12-12

TRUTH and if this statement is questioned now will be in
three, five and seven years from The will be ask
ed for larger and still larger appropriations for it. countless
commercial bodies and individuals will be pressed for funds
for it and year BY year it will into its own whatever
that is Pocatelo and Banno county have taken advanced
ground expanding large of money for through roads,
Bingham county boasts of the best through roads of any
y in the state and in considering whether commit our
selves to policy of road building for trunk nes must be
determined whether the through travel the tourist par
ties of any material benefit the people living along the
way whether by of their trip through the state they re-
turn send their friends make investments or to make
homes to develop business do any of the things
that improve the conditions of the families called upon to
make the roads Also these through roads of sufficient
benefit to local people for their to justify the efforts
Continued from page 81
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-12-12
REDUCING THE TAXES.
Continued from last week

The Republican publishing series of articles the sub
ec of taxes this being the third number In the first issue
we discussed general and peoples attitude toward
and the necessary expenses of government Also
the dsposit of many people live beyond their in
their private affairs and want officials conduct public af
fairs on the lavish scale but do without bringing
high taxes We followed with enumeration of state
expenditures they required for various departments
and in the second issue pointed things that might
be eliminated without serious loss the people and which
would greatly reduce the cost Of administering the public bus
mess This issue continues the enumeration of expen
dures Other subdivisions county, municipal school dis
tric irrigation district and general corporation adminsra
ton will be treated during December and January
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-12-12
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FARRELL SET FREE, .

The case Of the state against R. Farrell in Canyon
ty attempting convict him of bgamy because he married
second time after having been informed by his first wife
that she had secured divorce when she had not to an
end last week when Farrell was acquitted by jury.
We gave lengthy statement Of the case three weeks ago.
showing that Fr and wife had separated and she had de-
ceived him about the divorce When he married again
time afterwards he in reality living with who
was not his legal wife but he thought she was and for this
difference between thinking right and being really right he
was prosecuted last spring and the jury disagreed Twice
more he was put through the mill and with the result
Knowing the situation the county attorney continued the
fight place him in prison for being deceived but the fourth
jury set him free and the county attorney quit because he had
to.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-12-12
COMMON SENSE VS.. SENTIMENT.

Common sense has distinguished victory over sent
ent the fight over the Heth Hetchy valley in California
For several years the city of San Francisco has been trying to
secure the right to build great dam mpound the waters
of this valley supply the city with water and with light and
power and have been opposed by the lovers Of nature who
raised the objection that such action would destroy much of
the beauty of natural scenery They would rather people
the city should suffer water drink and be pover
ished by expensive light and power that tourists and
wealthy people might have pretty valley to go for
pleasure &
The fight has lasted many years and finally disposed
of last Saturday when the bill passed the United States senate
SENATE t7afsprsJ sa@,x1a
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-12-12
MIR, PECK SAW THE JOKE.

Mr.. Peck is the advertising mana
ger at the Brown-Eldredge Furniture
companys, and q few days ago he
was preparing an advertisement for
the Republican and asked our Mr..
Potter IL he could supply q cut to
print the picture Of man handing
somebody a package. Mr.. Potter
SAID he would look through the cuts
and send one over to him.
In little while we received q
telephone call fro Mr.. Peck ami he
asked for Mr.. Potter. saying he had q
personal message of great importance
Mr.. Potter took the phone and in q
playful, bantering tone there came
the message, Potter! You 60 to
HI"
To appreciate the situation you
should look at the large picture print
ed on page in the right hand cor
ner, under the title, Love is Blind"
See The Republican for those le-
gal blanks. They are carried In stock.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-12-12

Mr.. Dunn was one of the invent
ors of irrigation" in this valley anu
approaches CHRISTMAS with a fuN
share of friends and other good
things Of this llfe. He was born In
England, has ben 70 years in Amer
lea. and fifty years in this loclity.
His friends wish him many happy
returns of teh season.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-12-12
WHAT DOES THE FARMER GET?

In article this issue call attention to thu
the $5Soooo appropriated for agricultural work by tn
last legislature making year, to be used for tn
following:
Maintenance of farmers Institutes, movable schools
field men and home economics 900
Aberdeen demonstration farn---------------- 5000
Goodng demonstration farm --------- 1000
Caldwell demonstration farm 1000
Bonner county demonstration farm 300
Dairy herd and equipment Caldwell, dem Z.
onstraton farm 900
Poultry department 5000
Maintenance livestock .~-------~------.~----- 900
u. S. Irrigation investigation --~~~------- 5000
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-12-12

See The Republican for those le-
gal blanks. They are carried In stock.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
What the Other Fellows Say

The people who fear lest this country is getting overcrowded fail to appreciate the Sunday afternoon motorists are help. ing keep the population within limits Hartford Post.
 Flogging for white slavers would seem to be an appropriate punishment, if used in connection with long-term imprison- ments. Such monsters deserve no mercy, and mild punishments will never deliver society from their infamous traffic. If some of the worst of them could be put to death, there could be no regret over their fate.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 The New Haven police court is given its perfect political path by being kept out of politics. It's queer treatment the court has received.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 Really it is somewhat in the nature of a misfortune that man is compelled to travel across the continent to prove that he isn't ted.-Pittsfeld Eagle
 Congratulations to the senate on it's promptness in passing the resolution pay ing stenographer S42.5o for recording the proceedings of the committee which haled before it, to repeat what he said about members of the legislature at a dinner, Judge E. F. Cole, of Waterbury It is often worth $42. so to hear Judge Cole say things.-Hartford Times.
 "The high cost of living is a myth" says the president of the National Retail Grocers' association. Also the pay en- velope, when the grocers are done with it.-Norwalk Hour.
 There is nothing in the California dis pute that ought to bring on war, and it is very much the best guessing that there will be no war, despite the hopes of cer- tain belligerent newspapers and states men that there may be.-Bridgeport Farmer.
 It should not be overlooked, but prob ably will be as usual, that for every June bride there Is a June bridegroom. New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
The Wisdom of Willie.

That you can't lose the kids when it comes to taking advantage of every op- portunity, was demonstrated by story told the other evening by Francis Will son, the comedian.
 "A small boy named Willie wont around to call on his grandmother.
 With eager eyes Willie watched the layout when he was called to the table, and just before dessert was served he questioniugly turned to his grandmother.
 Grandma, he queri d, do your eye glasses make things look whole lot bigger?'
 '" Why, yes, Willie, answered grand. ma, wonderingly, they magnify quite a little
 " Then, grandma, was the prompt response of Willie, I wish you would take them off before you cut that piece of pie for me. "-Philadelphia Tele. graph.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
VI I'M ORIAL DAY.

One hundred and eight soldiers graves were decorated with flowers, in the cir euit of cemeteries visited by the surviv- ing veterans of David S. Cowles Post on Memorial Day. Since that day another comrade has answered his last roll-call- 0omrade Tallardy-and so the list is constantly and rapidly growing. Each year adds to the number of soldiers graves and in proportion depletes the ranks of the surviving veterans.
 The "thin blue line" is thinning fast, and in proportion as the Memorial Day task of the survivors becomes more sxacting from year to year, their ability so perform it is lessened by reason of failing strength and decreasing numbers And the time is net far distant when they will be no longer able, and their beautiful custom of laying flowers on the graves of the dead soldiers must be perpetuated by the rising and coming generations.
 The fear has sbeencommonly expressed, m other places, that with the passing of he Grand Army the interest in the original purpose of Memorial Day will diminish, and the real significance or the day be overshadowed by the tend ency to pervert the purposes of the holi- day into unrestricted pleasure and in- dulgence in all manner of sports, games and revelry, to the neglect of the sol diers' graves and the memory of the nations dead
 Happily, such degeneration of the day is guarded against in those communities where, as here in Canaan, there is a general and growing patriotic interest manifested by the younger generations, and especially the school children, in the proper observance of the day. Their participation in the memorial exercises anf their eager willingness to collaborate in every way they can. are an encourag- ing assurance that the spirit of Memorial Day will be kept alive, and the decora- ton custom be perpetuated long after the last surviving veteran shall have gone to his rest beneath that low green tent whose curtain never outward swings"
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
Newest Notes of Science,

A headlight built into the front frame just above the radiator. features 8 new automobile.
 q. The Russian government will thor oughly test the possibility of making paper from flax refuse.
 A new type of calipers has centering rod to automatically mark the center of any round object. a
 The tonnage of steamships flying the Japanese flag has just about doubled in the last ten years.
 A zither which is played on keys in stead of the usual pick has been invent. ed by Massachusetts man.
 A y-shaped, tailless aeroplane is mak- ing successful flights in England, particu- larly in strong winds.
 The worlds acreage devoted to flax cultivation has increased about 40 per cent. in the last four years.
 Tongs equipped with a spring to insure them holding firmly are a French novel ty for handling hot dishes.
 Dust from cement mills has been found valuable as a fertilizer, as it con tains large percentage of potash. Asphalt was know to the ancients and is said to have been used as a binder in masonry by the Babylonians.
 Goal is hoisted and water pumped from Kansas mine by specially designed windmill with four broad vanes.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
Where the Laugh Comes In
Old Father Hubbard Went to the cupboard To quench hIs awful thirst, When he got there
IH6 CupDUdIU Wdb Dart- The wife had been there first ]

The wife had been there first
 Exchange. Little Harold had just begun the study of music, and visitor asked how he was getting along.
 All right" be replied, "only have trouble wi6h the sharks and flaps. ''- Exchange.
 "What did you do? Exercise your parental authority, or send your girls visiting?'
 Neither. I'm too foxy to stir up trouble. simply inclosed the porch and turned it into a breakfast room. '- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Here" said the man of pensive mien, lis something that I dashed off in an idle hour"
 Well" said the man beside the waste basket, "that's no reason for printing it.. There is no use of idly consuming both time and space. Washington Star.
 Medical officer-"W did you do first of all ?"
 Ambulance man-"Gave i'm some brandy, sir. t....
 Medical oficer-"Quite right but what would you have done if you hadn't had any brandy?"
 Ambulance man (promptly)-"Prom- ised i'm some P'-Punch.
 II dreamed last night that I had just made 1000, ,000." "How did you dream you made it ?" By owning the bar in big hotel that had been selected as political head quarters during convention week. "- Chicago Record Herald.
 "What is the first step you would take toward filling the position you de- sire me to obtain for your" asked Sena- tor Sorghum.
 Arranging to have it empty" replied the man who thinks that to the victors belong the spoils.-Washington Star. Mother (after relating pathetic story) "Now, Reggie, wouldn't you like to give your bunny to that poor little boy you saw today who hasn't any father?"
 Reggie (cluthing rabbit) t we give him father instead ?"-Punch. Some of these actors must be shame less as we'll as shiftless," asserted the woman with the angular jaw.
 "Why ?" asked her husband.
 "Here is one who advertises even on the billboard that he is supported by his wife. Buffalo Express.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

the dictum of the redoubtable "P. o." Winsted character who was addicted to the use of big words. He was digging post-hole one day, when waggish passer-by made some remark about the hypothenuse of the excavation. "P. O." fared up and retorted that he knew his business and knew how to calculate for the requirements of a post-hole, winding up his harangue with, "The diamether is par'lel to the circoomfur- -reuce."
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
My Creed.

If any little word of ours
 Can make one life the brighter If any little song of ours Can make one heart the lighter God help us speak that little word,
 And take our bit of singing, And drop it in some lonely vale, To set the echoes ringing. If any little love of ours
 Can make one life the sweeter; If any little care of ours
 Can make one step the feeter If any little help may ease
 The burden of another. God gives us love and care and strength
 To help along each other. If any watchful thought of ours
 Can make some work the stronger; If any cheery smile of ours
 Can make its brightness longer, Then let us speak that thought today
 With tender eyes a-glowing, So God may grant some weary one,
 Shall reap from our glad sowing.
 Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
Better Acquainted.

Conversing with group of friends Dr. William Osler told of rather embarass- ing position of a well-known physician.
 The physician was guest at a social affair, and ut dinner was placed beside an elderly lady whom he had not pre- viously met. Almost at once the lady, who was inclined to garrulity, began to talk.
 By the way, doctor" she smilingly remarked, ''ooght I to call you doctor or professor ?"
 "You may call me what you please, madame" was the physicians quick re- ply. "I am frank enough to admit, however hat some of my friends call me an old fool"
 II see, doctor" smilingly replied the lady, but of oourse they must be people who know you intimately"
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
G. A. R. Thanks.

To the Editor of The News:
 As chairman of the G. A. R. Memori- al Day committee, through the columns of The News, we wish to thank all that contributed so literally to the comforts of the veterans in providing autos to smooth our trip to the various ceme- teries, so much in contrast to our modes of travel 50 years ago, and to the good people for the bountiful dinner served to us at the Pilgrim Church Parlors and last but not least we want, in behalf of the Post, and the community generally to thank MT. Fred w. Orr of New Ha. ven, Ct.. who made it possible for us to listen to one of the best memorial addresses ever delivered in our town, and that too. without any compensation. even refusing to accept a cent for his ex- penses. Truly yours.
 E. $. ROBERTS,
 East Canaan, May 31.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
AW E STRING.

Philadelphia has hoy wonder, 16- year-old student, who has invented an ''angle sector," which is pronounced the greatest invention of it's kind and "has proved erroneous the prevailing theory since Euclid's time.' It is seriously stated that 'lt will make three groups of twin triangles which are equal and every group of two angles is one-third of the entire angle."
 We dare say that's going some. But even so, it sounds no more awful than
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
Letters From the People
From a Former Canaan Teacher.

From a Former Oanaan eacher. To the Editor of The News:
 It was a real surprise, on opening the current News, to see my name in your "Days Gone By" column of 1881, and it occurs to me that possibly some of the old time friends may be interested in knowing that Hattie Lawrence is alive and we'll, reads The News each week, and would be glad to hear from those whom she knew-some of whom she taught, in Canaan and vicinity so many years ago. I am living with my son, Charles l.. MacGregor, at l400 Spruce Place.. Minneapolis, Minnesota, and shall appreciate your mentioning the fact ln your columns. Sincerely,
 HARRIET LAWRENCE MAoGREGoR
 May 27.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

If Uncle John Reed, at the town meet. ing, uttered his reference to the con- ficting votes of the ladies of an adioin- ing town, under the inspiration of the spirit of prophecy, it was made apparent that the spirit of prophecy wasn't feel ing very we'll that day, for the ladies at the Canaan town meeting voted prac- tically unanimously. Furthermore, they were solid against MT. Reeds motion to indefinitely postpone school improve ment.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

Men and brethren, pray for deliver ance from the smug-faced he-gossip- the smirking, sneering. scandal.monger- ing, garrulous old woman in respectable trousers, who lifts his eyes toward heaven in holier- -than-thou fashion and feigns an unfelt horror, while he rolls a bit of blighting scandal as a sweet morsel under his serpent-tongue and in- wardly gloats over the weakness and downfall of neighbor who may be in- fnitely his better, Ill spite of all. in the general summing-up. Maybe there are creatures more contemptible than the gentleman scandal monger-maybe.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
What the Doctor Does.

A mutual friend of yours and ours was finally persuaded by several other friends to go an consult doctor.
 There was nothing much the matter with him, except that he had been seeing too many people, missing too many reg ular meals and getting up too late in the morning, with queer taste in his mouth. So finally he went and consult cd the medical man.
 What is it?" asked the doctor pleasantly.
 What would you advise man to do who cant sleep at night ?"
 "l'd advise him to sleep in the day time"
 And now this fellow thinks that doc- tor is DO good.-Clevelan Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
Whats the news ln Plunkville?"

Whats the news Ill Plunkville?"
 "The authorities have decided that the old railroad bridge is dangerous.
 ''I always thought so. But what made them decide ?''
 "It collapsed last week and killed six people. Washington Herald,
 "Young man, we need brains in our business"
 "I know you do. That is why I'm looking for a job here. Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
OUR THOUGHTS.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

Could follow the trail of these thoughts of ours
 Observing the work that they do, I'm would try insti but the best,
 Ere they sailed away through the blue. We'd charge them with all that faithful and pure;
 We'd fill them with love that true; We'd bid them bestow cheer and gladness below,
 And do all the good they could do. There hearts that longing for just such thoughts
 So do not withhold them, pray, .. For thoughts that noble and brimmng with cheer
 Will bless and will heal all the way. .
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
NORTH CANAAN HAS
,fa,71, (census of 191O.l

population of 2,l71, Census of 1910) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfleld and beyond Up-to-date High School and hrst-class school system.
 Five churches.
 First class hotel.
 Fire department including chemical en- zine.
 Ten miles of State Roads. Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state. i, Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band. Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
THURSDAY. JUNE 5. 1913

There is perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in work. Were a man ever so benighted, or forgetful of his calling. there is always hope in him who actually and earnestly orks.--Carlyle.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

Governor Baldwin last week approved the appointment of James P. Woodruff, of Litchfield, as judge of the court of common pleas for Litchfield County, to succeed Judge Gideon H. Welch, of Torrington, who retires next year. Judge Woodruff is connected with vari- ous standard public institutions, includ- ing insurance companies, banks. the Litchfield county bar, the Litchfield In quirer and the Bald Head Club of Amer ica. So there will be no question about his qualifications for the bench.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05
GRACEFUL WELCOME.

Referring editorially to the approach ing visit. June II, of the officers and executive committee of the Bald Head Club of America. to Pittsfeld. on invi- tation of, and for conference with the president, R. J. Orr, concerning arrange ments for the annual banquet to be given in October, Joe Hollister says in the Eagle:
 "We are profoundly sensible of the honor involved in the coming to Pitts field for meeting of members of the Bald Head Club of America. At the moment we can think of no distinction that would be so cherished. To have in our tosoms for a season, so to phrase 1t, representatives of an organization which has no duplicate anywhere on earth, which has adopted the glad, claspe0 hand as the symbol of it's mission which is in partnership with the sunshine and the flowers and which aims to make the worlds tears give way to smiles-let us hail these men who are long on happl- ness but short on hair-for of such is the kingdom of joy l"
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

The owners of the Hotel Taft in New Haven have secured reduction of $540, ,000 from the original tax assess ment of $1, ,390.OO0. on the ground that the taxes were more than they could afford to pay. Presumably they board at their own tavern.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

There's vein of gold in Perkins, you'll admit that.''
 "I'll admit he has streak of yellow. |" Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

"I thought your father was blind, |" said the legless beggar's child.
 He is but he's havin' his vacation this week." the other mendicant's s daughter replied Chicago Record-H Her aid.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

A winning Litchfeld County ticket For President, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stoeck- el. For Vice President, R. P. Paine. Platform-Music and Song.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-05

Get Together. Pull Together. Tn that way results can be achieved that may be contemplated with some satis- faction.