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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

North Idahoans ReUiUe old Story of
Building NeW State With North
Idaho and East Washington.

of Idaho---if it took some Of Utah, or.
British Columbia, or Mexico, or Calf
ornia, or Iowa, or any other of those
ordinary states---it would be really
fine thing, and we'd all be 'dee-light-
ed, and we'd be for it. But it won't
do; never, nohow. 1t is gone before it
starts, to the port of missing men, to
the limbo of the lost, to the bourne
from which nothing or nobody ever re-
turned. The new state can't win out,
not once in thousand years, and it
isn't even matter for news discus
sion.
1t was guessed by the promoters OF
the movement that at least Is northern
Idaho legislators would sign up such
memorial, believing that they are be-
ing unfairly treated by the southern
Idaho majority. Several Of this hypo-
thetical Is voted for south Idaho candi-
dates to fill the late Senator Heyburn's
position, thus proving their Jealous sin
cerity.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

worth more than any sordid tax con-
sideration. But since the matter is
past, and no harm done. it doesn' t
matter whether twas really true. or
nct---but it was good story while
L was pending.
The most exciting matter will doubt
less be the apportionment Of the nine
teen miles of main line railway at the
east side of the county that was cut off
from the Minidoka school districts by
the recent county division. 1t has a
taxable value of almost 81, 300, 600, is
not now affiliated with any school dis
trict, and is fairly dying" for educa-
rional advantages, such as annexation
to the Richfeld district would bring.
A petition has gone in to the Board.
asking for this annexation, and it is un-
derstood that Dietrich, Averill, Jerome
and Shoshone viii all ask to adopt the
wealthy orphan. It understood that
there is not single child of school age
in the whole district
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27


The age when we boasted of hold
ing our own opinions is past Today,
If we possess any view at all, 1t is not
usual to express them. This is a
polite, a non-controversial age, one in
which one fears to confess to strong
feelings TO hold ones own opinion
is to risk being called opinionated and
the world today would avoid that at
all costs. Our conversation has de-
generated into state of non-commit-
tai phraseology, and a superficial
amiability is the right note to strike.
Amiable we must be, the world de-
mands it; argument is the worst OF
form. There was time when two sub
iects only-politics and reIigion-wero
held taboo; today all subjects tsat
may lead TO Aissension sre to be avoid
ed.-London Mirrc<.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
Be Secretaries
President Hides Names of Cabinet Of
fcers AS s Secret Sin -Guesses
On Men and Policies.

According to the latest from Wash
ington, Former Governor Hawley of
Idaho will not have a place in Presi-
dent Wilson's cabinet. He had been
urged very strongly for secretary of
the interior, and up to the very mo
ment when the sphinx ike president al
lowed the list to be made public, it was
believed he might win. However his
candidacy has done much to force upon
the president the western point of view,
so that a westerner is to be appointed
Franklin K. Lane of California. This
will insure a sympathetic attitude to-
wards western matters, in the one de-
partment-the interior department
that has most to do with the west. 1t
might be possible to have Governor
Hawley as commissioner of the general
land office, an executive position of in
fuence and power.
Here is the list of cabinet officers ac-
cording to the latest information and
belief:
William J. Bryan, secretary Of state
maybe.
W. C. McAdoo of New York, secre-
tary of the treasury maybe.
Col. George w. Goethals, builder Of
the Panama canal, secretary of war
maybe, if he will take it.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

Judge Garrison of New Jersey, secre-
tary of-maybe.
All other secretaries maybe.
The sphinx is a garrulous babbler be-
side the new president when it comes
to telling his plans. It is believed that
during his inaugurs ton speech he will
slip up behind hins e f. and hand him
self a list of appointees whicn he had
prepared without either Of them know
ing anything about it; and that the con
tents win surprise both of them almost
as much as the fact of its existence.
1t is quite certain that no president in
a generation has made so painstaking a
study of the matter; and being so free
from hereditary and acquired political
obligations, he can select as no other
president has been able to do. Also, a
freedom from personal favoritism-
almost abnormal freedom-wil give a
far wider field for selection; though the
man who reaches past middle age with
out making more personal friends than
has the new president, may have diff
ficult or impossible task to keep cab
met harmonious because of the lack CT
friendly sympathy; and with the peo-
pie in mass this may be a fatal lack.
However, Wilson is to be the presi-
dent, and there is no man who can put
him off the path he wishes to go.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27


The county cutting epidemic has so
deliriously gone to the heads of some
of the present Idaho legislature that a
few of the members from the north are
asking to cut the state as well, and to
join the six northern counties on to
eastern Washington to form a new
state
The plan is to pass memorial to
congress---such memorial it is said,
is already before the Washington leg
islature- asking the privilege of vot-
ing in both these states whether they
want to form this new state. Then it
will be up to congress to admit the new
state.
This is not the first time this move
ment has been dreamed of, and failed.
Really, it isn't bad idea---on paper.
Northern Idaho and Eastern Washing
ton are so closely allied, in climate, in
products, and so well served with rail-
roads both ways, and would make so
compact state, that it wouldn't be all
bad. If only it didn't take away part
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

really his, whoever wrote it; forno pre-
ceding commissioner was able to see
even the desirabiity of making a show
ing in the Office, and he had to break
traditions immemorial to show that the
office had use in the state.
But however the credit may be ap-
portioned, every home ought to have a
copy of the book, as an optimistic re-
minder of the wonders and the oppor-
tunities that are here in Idaho. Send
for one, to the State Commissioner of
immigration, at Boise.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

Once Upon a Time a Coarse Sar
castle Man married Timid Girl who
Insisted Upon doing her own Cooking
One Day she handed Him a slice
of Something that Looked like the
Cross-Section of Tombstone.
''What'nth dickens is This?' asked
the Cruel Husband, gazing Moodily al
His Front Tooth, which had Broken
off in the Edge of the Material.
THAT is Angel Food" replied the
Fond and Trusting Wife.
angel Food he Yelled in Unseen
ly tones. "Then I Declare Myself
right Here and Now. I'm going to
Backslide. No Eternity for me in E
Place where the Food il Like That.
Moral: Don't get too Enthusiastic
with Your Press Notices.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
EXPLANATION.


The critical Illness of lit
tie Esther Lisle, and theme
cessity for day-and-night
nursing and care for her, is
the editors explanation and
apology for a late issue and
scanty news service this
week. The little girl is no.
ticeabIy better, and appar-
entity out of danger and on
the way to recovery.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27


Tel you an me dat we is great-diss
long dey knew it,
Say de save de kentry ef we dess tell
EN- to do it.
Watch at all de Big Men a-comin' an
a-gon'-
Melss no dirunce to dem if its rainin' or
a-sDowin',
Whut dey wulxlSin hahd to do is save de
Ian an nation;
Shake yo' by de han ez eff you wuz a
blood relation
Diggin' up de ole days an shown who
mex trouble;
Shown how de yutheh man hez made
de prices double
Hyuh dey is an dah dey is en- some is
oveh yondeh
Shoutin dat de rest is thieves a-runnin'
wild dey plundeh.
Lawdy. doan de Big Men dess up an
say dey say-so
Tell US eff dey 'lected dey kwine mex de
good times stay so.
Um-suhl Look at you an me. De know
dess whah to find US.
Afteh 'lection's oveh. is de Big Men
gwine to mind us?
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
The VILLAGE Blacksmith.

Beneath the spreading chestnut
tree the village blacksmith stood,
a-shoeing Higgins old brown mule the
best way that he could.
Beneath the spreading chestnut
tree the mule, with smile divine, still
stood. the while the blacksmith
SCARED beyond the county line.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
Busy Law Makers
Important Measures to be Considered
BIZ Legislature-- Governor Takes
Ak to Some Pet Bills.

tate The matter has not yet been
settled.
A move to establish the state ag-
ricultral college at Twin Falls prom
ised at one time to win, BIT the nj
versity lobby made sch a showing in
nmber and argument that the bill
failed. There has been no stronger,
more efficient lobby for any purpose
or cause whatsoever, than that for
the university interests.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
CULTIVATE Sense Of Humor.

A sense of humor is certainly the
salt of life, either of the married va
riety or the plain, single existence.
1t certainly helps wife to laugh or
many little bruise that otherwise
would grow into a fostering sore. To
see the funny side of many of the
trivial annoyances of life at the time
they happen certainly eases the situa-
ton.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
Inherited Talent.

eve are pleased" said the presi-
dent Of the bank to the young clerk
~to notice that you always strike az
exact and correct balance with no
trouble at all"
THANK you,D answered the ntw
clerk, 81 think l inherit the talent"
"How is that?"
Well my mother was tightrolN
walker and my father trick bicy
clist"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
He Regretted It.

I'm sorry about this said the
Commander Of the Fleet, sadly watch
ing the last of the enemy's ships as
it sank.
"Yes, it is too bad to think of all
those brave fellows going down" said
his Aide, but think Of the glorious
victory we have won"
That's it, replied the Commander.
TN never be able to hold my head
up among my friends again, now that
have become a hero. I'll bet that l
am already being accused of enough
crimes to send me to prison for life .
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

"Nope. 1 never seen none O. thes~
here loop-the-loop businesses" SAID
Mr. Medde=srass, carefully selecting
y fat ylclzle from the grocer's barrel
but from what I've heerd about it
it's a cross between breakin' mule
colt an gettin' blowed up in a n'iler
explosion an fa1lin' out of balloon"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

An English inventor is building a
house of sheets of porcelain. paneled
ard welded on steel framework.
The walls, being non-porous, would
not retain dirt or disease germs. No
matter how careless or dirty the pre-
vious tenant had been, bucketful of
water and some soap would make it
as sweet and clean as a polished din
ner plate.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

Drug taking is greatly on the in
crease in London. Somebody recent
ly introduced 'hasheesh" into that
great city, and so popular has 1t be-
come that two hashessh chambers are
now in full swing not a hundred yards
from Piccadilly.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
connectino Link.

Soliloquy of discontented wife:
"The connecting link between the an
imal and the human is man. 1t needs
no biological research work to find
him-he is already too much in evil
dence.-Judge.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

Our best authorities differ upon the
question of whether when one pays a
friends carfare he should take a
transfer when the friend is going to
continue his trip. Some say it smacks
of commercialism to take the transfer,
which will not be used in any event.
This, however, is a problem that may
well be left to the conscience of the
individual. There are some questions
which we must decide for ourselves,
being governed, of course, by the cir
cumstances obtaining at the time the
questions arise.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

Don't you think that women are
too emotional to be trusted with the
ballot?"
Il certainly do Creatures that have
no more control over their emotions
than women should be limited to the
business Of giving such moral training
to our children as they may require"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
No Doubt.

visitor-"What lovely furniture!'
Little Tommy-"Yes; l think the
man we bought it from is sorry now
he sold it; anyway, he's always CALI
ing"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

Cold cabbage left from last nights
corned beef dinner may be made into
a beautiful dessert thus: Place the
cabbage in a convenient tin pan. Then
in your freezer place the ingredients
for a sherbet, and freeze them as
usual. Now take the cabbage and
throw it in the garbage pail.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27

Lawdy. how de Big Men 5 a-hollerin' an
hootin'.
A-runnin' down de big road a-jumpin' an
a-scootin'
Got to save de kentry now, dey knows
Whut to do wild it,
Low dat freedom done be stole, an
knows de folks dat did it,
Look at all de Big Men, wild coat tails
dess a-floppin'
Ramifyin' all about widout no time fer
stoppin'.
Fust dey in de opry house. an den out
side dey spealSin
A-tellin' how de office ought to hDe de
man it's seelEin.
Llssen to de Big Man a-slan one an
otheh,
Tellin' YOU an me dat we is evvybody's
rrQtheh.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-02-27
HELPFUL ADVICE.

The propensity of dog that has
just been purchased to run away, go
ing back to its former home, may be
curbed by purchasing the former home
and moving into it. The dog will then
see that it is futile to try to leave its
new owner.
Last winters coal bills should not
be thrown away. When the hot
weather comes they will afford the
means Of Willing away many a dull
hour.
If you do not care to eat the pastry
shell in which creamed chicken is
served at a luncheon, you may deftly
conceal it by slipping it into the pock-
ct of the nearest gentleman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-04
new LITERARY FRAT
ENTERTAINS LADIES

Emory College, Oxford, Ca, Nov. /.
Especial. 1.-The members of the
Coffee House club, the newly organ
lied chapter of Sigma Upailon literary
fraternity, gave a delightful Hal
lowe'en party in honor of the young
ladies of Oxford and Miss Agnes Cole
man, of Atlanta.
The program for the evening, be-
ginning at 8 o'clock and ending at
1:30 a. M, consisted of fortune tell
ing, music On the banjo, candle jump
ing, bobbing for apples and dough
nuts, toasting marshmallows telling
ghost stories, and stealing partners
Virginia style Refreshments consist
ed of fruits, cakes, nuts, sugar cana
candy, and oyster stew-brewed in q
pot suspended from a triangle over
charcoal stove.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-04
STILL FOX LEFT
IN EMPIRE STATE

Atlanta, Nov. 3.-Atlanta fox hunt
ers returned today from trip to
Ringgold and the mountainous North
Georgia section adjacent to that town,
with amazing stories of the preva,-
ence of foxes seen in the nelghborhood
and words of praise for the splendid
fox hounds trained by the farmers Of
that section.
During the past week several big
fox hunts have been organized, with
packs of dogs running between IL 20
fifteen to the pack, followed by men on
horseback. The sport is dangerous
and exciting, as the chase usually goes
up and down the mountain sides and
sometimes pell NELL along the top O.
the ridge until Mr.. Fox is either
caught by the dogs or escapes to his
hole in the rocks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-04
atlanta TO TRY
MUNICIPAL JUSTICE COURT

Atlanta, Nov. 3.-With the five new
judges selected, Atlanta will shortly
enter upon the experiment authorized
by the legislature, of seeing whether a
centralized municipal justice court
with strong central authority is not
preferable to number of independent
justice of the peace courts scattered
all over the city.
The plan will be watched with gen.
eral interest by other large cities II
Georgia, and if it works out with en-
tire satisfaction will doubtless be in
augurated elsewhere.
The changes wipes out the old ]. p.
court completely in Atlanta. 1t WIS
brought about as the result of man .
cases of abuse OF power, not so much
by justices. as by j. P. baillffs and
constables.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-04
WISHED SHE
COULD Die
And Be Free From Her Troubles,
but Finds Better Way.

Columbia, Tenn.-"Many a time"
saws Mrs. Jessie Sharp, of this place,
al wished I would die and be relieved
of my suffering, from womanly troubles.
could not GET up, without pulling at
something to help me, and stayed in bed
most of The time. | could not do my
homework.
The least amount of work tired me
out. My head would swim, and | would
trembIe for an hour or more. Finally, |
took Cardui, the woman's tonic, and /
am not bothered with pains any more,
and | don't have to go to bed. In fact,
| am sound and well of all my troubles"
Cardui goes to all the weak spots and
helps to make them strong. II acts with
nature-not against her. 1t is for the
fired. nervous, irritable women, who feel
as if everything we're wrong, and need
something to quiet their nerves and
strengthen the worn-out system.
If YOU are woman, suffering from any
Of the numerous symptoms of womanly
trouble, take Cardui. 1t will help you.
AT all druggists.
Write TO-. Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies
Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Tenn, Tor ,Sssciaf
Instynrtioss on your case and 64-page book. Home
Treatment Tor Women" in plain wrapper NJ lzz
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-04
THE LITTLE
MILLIONAIRE"
With Bert Leigh and HazeIe
Burgess

Geo. M. Cohan's musical farce, "The
Little Millionaire, which is to be pre-
scented at the Opera House Monday,
Nov. 10th, is a typical Cohan show in
which there is action a plenty, fine
cast, and, as usual, a very attractive
chorus; also there is very interest
ing story, the opening scenes of which
are laid at Huntington, L. l., where
Robert Spooner, Jr., ("The Little Mil
lionaire0 is about to give a dinner
to celebrate his engagement to a lady
OF the Zig Tag Co.'S chorus. Mr.. Spoon
er, Sr., happens along quite unexpect-
eddy and as neither the father nor the
son can perpetrate matrimony without
the consent of the other, the son is
sore perplexed until it is shown thai
the father is off to Europe. then the
party proceeds and ditto the unfolding
OF the plot
The Little Millionaire is written IL
three acts, and whizzes along at the
Lightning speed usually found in CO.
han pen products. 1t is garnished with
many melodious song numbers, the
charm of which lies in the fact that to
the usual fascination of his melodi IS
Mr.. Cohan has added lyrics that tell
ar interesting story alyt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-04
Men Are Sentenced
Under New Arson Law

Atlanta, Nov. Georgia has just
secured her first convictions in arson
cases under the new law which Great
ed the office of state fire inspector.
Captain w. R. Joyner, former fire
chief of Atlanta who was made first
state inspector, has returned from
Jackson superior court, where he was
the prosecutor in an arson case in
that county. A white man and negro
y ere convicted, the white man being
sehterced for five years and the negro
drawing a twelve year sentence.
The new law is proving a great pro-
lection everywhere, and is meeting
with the enthusiastic endorsement
both of property owners and of fire in
surance people. The Southern fire
insurance companies are approaching
the close of an unusually successful
year. The home companies in Georgia
and other Southern states are rapidly
forging to the front as among the
strongest in the country. With small
losses, and the work of the fire inspes-
tor becoming terror to fire-bugs, the
new state law is attracting attention
all over the Union.
The cases in Jackson county will be
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-04
fine PLANTATION
SOLD MONDAY AT
EXCELLENT PRICE
EBkUGH PLACE IN SUMTER
Bought By R. |. McMalh
and Others

A real estate transaction OF consid-
cradle interest and Importance was
tie sale effected yesterday of the
large Ebaugh plantation in Sumter, To-
Gated near Cobb and sixteen miles east
of Americas. The purchaser was Mr.
R. L. McMath, of this city, although
one OF two others will be interested to
an extent in the management of the
farm.
The new ownership is effective De-
cember 1st, and the place will at once
be put in fine condition for It's opera
ton next year.
While the consideration was not
announced it will total an amount close
to the $4,000 mark. The Ebaugh farm
ormerly belonged to the large Cobb eS-
tate, and is one of the largest and
most productive cotton plantations in
south Georgia Mr. Ebaugh. South
Carolinian, has owned the farm three
years.
Mr.. McMath and his associates pur-
chased the place as an investment, and
an excellent one it will. prove.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-04
INSIST ON COLLEGE BRED
OYSTERS. MAKE Them GIVE
THEIR YELL RAW, RAW, RAW"

low, weakened oysters may make 4
better showing in their lessons, but
the healthy oyster is the boy that gets
invited to the best restaurants.
Another reason for making oysters
strong is the drum-fish. The drum fish
is the worst enemy of the young bi-
valve going to college This nervy
loafer can open more oysters in civ.
en- time than a cook with tin knife III
an all night lunch room. The drum
fish is naturally base, and his pleas
ant ways are only a snare and delur
sion. You can't rattle drum fish;
you've got to pound him into submis-
sion.
So at oyster college, the students
are being taught how to beat the drum
fish.
Among the lectures which have been
suggested for this years course at the
New Jersey oyster college are: How
to Avoid Getting Stewed," Principal
Rules of the Shell Game" How to
Make a Barrel Homelike," and How
to Make a Noise Like a Clam"
So you see, oyster "stuffing" makes
superior bivalves. They are also
thinking of starting department Of
astronomy, so that the timid oysters
can tell hungry starfsh at a lone
distance.
The United States government says
that college bred oysters are the best
because of their careful bringing up.
So he next time you face a bowl con-
tanning cracked ice, cup Of ketchup
and six oysters in low neck clothes,
don't eat them unless they can give
you their college yelH