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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
EXECUTIVE RETURNS
FROM GOLDEN STATE
Passed Through PocateIIo Yesterday
on Way Home from California
Not Ready to Announce Appoint
ments on Public Utility Commission

John M. Haines, governor of the
sovereign state of Idaho, stepped from
westbound train No. 13 yesterday af-
ternoon to the platform Of the Poca-
tello depot and Immediately was sur
rounded by a coterie of friends. Gov
ernor Haines was on his way home
from San Francisco, Los Angeles and
Sacramento, where he went imme-
diately following the adjournment Of
the last session of the state 1egisla-
ture, to see how the public utilities
commission in California works out
and to find out the character Of the
men on the commission. This infor-
nation will guide the governor in
naming members of the utilities COM
mission in this state. It is believed
that he has his mind pretty fairly
made up as to the men he will appoint
1t is said Colonel Thomas R. Hamer
of st. Anthony, former member Of
congress, will be one Of his appointees.
When questioned by the Tribune edi-
tor, the governor declined to discuss
the matter of appointments, saying he
desired to discuss the matter further
with his associates in the state gov
ernment at Boise.
The governor is looking fit as a
fiddle, after a well earned rest in the
land of flowers.-Pocatello Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
Wrestling Match a Draw

The wrestling match pulled off last
night between Merkley of Blackfoot,
and Christensen Of Shelley resulted
in a draw. After one hour of wrestling
both men were on their feet and a
fifteen minutes rest declared, at the
end Of which both men came back feel
ing sure ofa victory. For another
quarter Of an hour they fought hard
to bring their opponents to the mat
but Merkley's science was too much
for Christensen, and Christensens
weight was too much for Merkley.
In the preliminaries, Kid Hooper,
of Frisco, and Dib Farmer went five
fast rounds to a draw. Red Top
Smith Of Canada agreed to put Clyde
Hudson to the mat twice in thirty
minutes, but accomplished the first fall
in seven minutes, and Clyde was on
his back second time in six minutes.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
Fire Tuesday Afternoon

Fire destroyed a house Tuesday
afternoon belonging to the Parkinson
Realty Company, and located on Fish
er avenue. The whole building was in
flames before the fire was discovered,
and, while the fire department respond
ed promptly, to protect surrounding
property was all they could do. The
origin Of the fire is supposed to have
been a defective flue. The house was
occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kill.
lion and the Misses Daley, who suf-
fered a loss Of the entire furnishings
and their clothing. The building was
coyered by insurance.
A stiff breeze was blowing and the
firemen did we'll to confine the fire
to the one building.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
BIG IMPROVEMENTS
FOR YOUNlE BLOCK
Goldsn Rule To Have Fine Glaas
Front and Large Addition Built
on Rear-Work underway.

A. Younie let contract Monday for
the remodeling and enlarging of the
Younie block. occupied by the Golden
Rule Mercantile Co., and work will be
commenced Immediately.
Plans for the remodeling were sub
mitted by the Golden Rule people to
Mr.. Younie and provide for two
entrance glass front with center show
case, and when completed will be
second to none in this section Of the
country. That a change in the store
was to be made was decided upon in
January, and with the proposed
change in mind, T. M. Callahan, while
on an eastern trip, looked over in
Vulnerable store fronts in many of the
larger cities and made notation of all
good features in them, and the new
front in the Younie block will be pat
termed after some of those most to
his liking.
A twenty.eight foot brick addition
will be built at the rear Of the building
and equipped with all modern appli-
ances for exhibiting goods. The floor
will be raised one foot higher than the
old portion of the building and all in
all will present a most pleasing ap-
pearance
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
WHITE SLAVERS LOOK
FOR OMAHA VlCTIM
Bold Attempt to Capture Young Girls
Made Homeless by Tornado

Omaha, Neb., March 2S.-White
slavers menaced the peace of Omaha
today for the first time since Sum-
days tornado. They were discovered
taking in refugees in the stricken dis
trict and the detective force of the
city was put to work at once round
ing up suspects. Some Of them be-
carae SO bold as to present themselves
as relief workers and began taking
young girl refugees into homes which
had been furnished to at
tract white slave victims. Two wo-
men and one man were arrested this
afternoon. They are believed to have
come from Chicago.
At noon the central relief commit
tee, when it's members discovered the
presence Of these dangerous persons
in the city, almost abandoned its re-
lief work for few hours to take time
to meet the new danger A meeting
was held Immediately and detectives
and militiamen put to work en- the
case.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
FOOD WANTED
AT DAYTON
Supply Of Provisions In the Flood
Stricken Ohio City Greatly Over
Estimated.

Dayton, April 1.-The food supply
in Dayton has been over-estimated,
according to reports received from
relief stations. The president OF the
relief committee today wired Secre-
tary of War Garrison that the situa-
ton is much worse than anticipated
and the committee would look to the
national government for supplies. Be
tween thirty and forty thousand refu-
gees are being fed. Provisions must
be received in the stricken city before
tomorrow or suffering will follow.
Cash is in great demand. Checks
for large sums are in the hands Of the
irelief committee but are practically
worthless because cash is unavailable.
Three more bodies have been re-
covered, bringing the toll up to 1928,
according to the estimate by the cor
oner. Search for bodies continues.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
District Court

Judge Stevens finished the calen-
dar for the March term of the district
court Saturday afternoon and adjourn
ed sini-die.
Jury trials were finished early in the
week and the jury discharged after
which the following cases came before
the court:
]. O. Morgan, ct al VS.. Hyrum
Arave, judgment entered against plain
tiff.
State vs. L. D. and Jos. Wilson,
the court finds in favor of the de-
PENDANTS.
Melvian Anderson VS.. Mary 8. Freck
Teton, ct al, plaintiff filed objections
to hearing of motion and objections
were sustained by court.
Almon J. Hall vs.. Nellie A. Hall, de-
fendant given thirty days to file
answer.
VIM. W. Cantwen va. A. Humphrey,
defendant granted leave to withdraw
demurrer end allowed thirty days to
file answer.
Those having plead guilty to the
unlawful selling of intoxicants were
called before the Judge and the fol-
lowing fines and sentences given: l..
c. lockwood. $500 fine; Jack Thrift,
$400 and 60 days: James Anderson,
5000; Ray Keeney, 5000; VIM. L.
Mcintyre. $500; Pearl Parker, $50.
Joe Tilden, convicted on a jury trial
Of grand larceny was granted a new
trial with the consent Of the plaintiff.
He pied guilty to charge OF petit
larceny and was fined 500 and 60
days.
John Dehastie plead guilty and was
fined 5000.
Aberdeen-Springfield Canal Co. vs.
Peoples Canal Co., the matters will
be submitted on briefs for final con-
sideration and decision.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
Council MeetinQ

On account of election and regular
council meeting night falling on the
same day, council meeting was not
held until Wednesday night.
The regular grist Of monthly bills
were audited and allowed.
The street and alley committee re-
ported some much needed filling in
of ruts and holes at street crossings
and were authorized to have same
attended to.
The purchase. Of a piece of land
lying between the north end of Shil-
ling avenue and the Shannon lane,
which has been pending for some time
was authorized and a warrant drawn
in payment of the land The consider
alton was $3.50. ...
Council will meet next Monday ir
special session to canvas election re-
turns.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
MORMON CONFERENCE
WILL BEGIN FRIDAY
Eighty-Third Annual Gathering Of
L. .. s. Church at Salt Lake City
Will bee Notable Event.

Salt Lake, April 1.-The eighty
third annual conference of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
will convene in the tabernacle at 10
o'clock Friday morning and will con-
tinue in session for three days, end
ing with the annual conference Of the
Sunday school union Sunday night.
With the exception Of Apostle Rud-
ger Clawson, who is in Europe, and
Apostle Smoot, it is expected that all
Of the general authorities of the
church will be present at the opening
session as well as at the other ses-
sions OF the conference.
While it is expected that thousands
Of visitors will be present from all
parts of the intermountain country,
it is believed that the attendance will
be below normal for an April confer
ence. This will be due to the late
ness Of spring, which has prevented
many Of the farmers from getting in
their crops and who will remain at
home should the present find weather
continue.
President Joseph F. Smith will like
ly deliver the principal address Of the
opening session. This address will
be what is known as the keynote"
speech of the conference
In addition to the sessions of the
general conference and the Sunday
school conference there will be a large
number Of meetings Of elders and
Saints held during the last three days
of the week.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
Current Event Club Entertains

Once each year the ladies of the
Current Event Club take pity on their
husbands and friends and devote an
evening to their entertainment. This
year the affair took the form Of
card party and the enjoyable evening
spent fully sustained the reputation
the club has as entertainers. The
party was given in I. o. o. F. hall
and five hundred was the chosen game
At the close Of the games an appekiz-
Ing luncheon was served. Mrs.
Hoover and Mr.. Frank Bergman cap
tured the prizes for progressions and
Mrs. Kahler and Mr. Schneider were
awarded consolation favors. The
threatening storm gave a rather
abrupt ending to delightful evening.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
The Junior Prom.

An event which has been looked
forward to for some time by the
young people Of the high school was
the Junior Prom" which took place
at Progress hall last Friday evening.
1t was an occasion where anticipation
was more than equaled by realization,
the delightful music, refreshing punch
and pretty decorations eliciting many
compliments. The dainty gowns worn
added to the beauty of the scene and
the crowded floor attested to the pop
ularity of the young people as enter
tainers, A number of couples from
POcatellO were in attendance.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
Arbor Day

County Superintendent Miss Alice
Beach has announced Friday, April 25
as Arbor day and desires that every
school in the county put forth special
efforts in beautifying the school
grounds by planting trees and flowers
on that day.
The schools Of the county districts
have not observed the day in past
years. as it should be, and this yeal
it is hoped that each and every dis
trict will take a long step towards
making their school grounds the most
beautiful in the county.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
REPUBLICAN VICTORY
R. N. WEST MAYOR
Progressives Elected One Councilman In the
First Ward and Both In the FOURTH
Administration In Capable Hands

In one of the hardest fought elec-
tions ever held in Blackfoot, the Re
publicans won an almost sweeping vic.
tory over their opponents. The pro-
gressives elected one councilman in
the first ward and both councilmen
in the fourth ward. All other republi-
cans elected with safe majority.
From opening to closing of the polls
both sides worked hard in support Of
their candidates. but early in the day
HON. The PEOPLE CA
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
Wholesale Ice Cream House

Blackfooot is to have a strictly
wholesale ice cream manufacturer. A
deal has just closed wherein L. P.
Altman, of the Jenning Ice Cream Co.
OF Indianapolis. has purchased the
wholesale business Of Hayes and Ye
Handy Kitchen, and will be open for
business in the near future. Mr.. Alt
man is an expert in his line and will
furnish the trade with a home pro-
duct second to none.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
Crepe on the Door

New York, March 31.-Morgan Of
fices here were closed this morning.
On the front doors was pasted this
notice: ~. Pierpont Morgan died in
Rome, Italy, at 12:05.'
Coincident with his death it became
known that he suffered a serious set
back before departure for Europe,
but rallied so rapidly that it was not
considered dangerous and it was
known only to his most intimate
friends. He had severed all connec-
tions with business for the first time
since he entered the banking business
before the civil war.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03

Miss Alma Marshall, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Marshall was
operated on for appendicitis Monday
afternoon at the city hospital. The
operation was performed by Doctors
Mitchell and Hoover and the young
lady is doing nicely.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03

Harry Bennett is now proficient in
handling his new Ford car and as
soon as weather conditions are more
favorable Charlie and Frank Berry
man will take a few lessons and be-
come owners and drivers Of Ford
automobiles. ~:
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
e. w. Rowies Sells

H. D. MacCosham this week purchas
ed the clothing store Of E. w. Rowles
and is now attending to the wants of
that popular clothing store. Mr.. Mac
Cosham comes here from Water
town. S. D., is a thorough business
man. trained in this particular line,
and one that win make a valuable
addition to Blackfoot's population.
Mr. Rowles has not as yet made
up his mind as to what he will turn
his attention to, but his many friends
hope his future plans will provide for
his still remaining in the Grove City.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03

The regular general meeting of the
Current Event Club will be held at
the home Of Mrs. Trego Monday, April
Z. This is the annual business meet
ing and full attendance is desired.
Mrs. Wilbur Craig, Secretary.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03

1t was conceded that the Republicans
had the better Of the fight.
Weather conditions were favorable
and almost everyone registered was
voted
The newly elected officers, Republi-
cans and Progressives alike, are men
OF sterling. qualities and Of proven bust
ness ability and men who will conduct
the affairs Of the city both economi-
cally and satisfactorily.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
$7es,135.4s
LIABILITIES

e769, 1850
We pay 4 per cent In our savings
department. One Dollar will start IN
account Interest compounded quarterly
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03

Clean, soft cotton rags wanted at
Optimist office. Advertisement
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Clean, soft cotton rags wanted al
the Optimist office Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
]. P. MORGAN
PASSED AWAY
Breakdown Due to Emotion Caused
by Money Trust investigation Ends
the Life Of Worlds Most Famous
Maenate. l.,

Rome, March 31.-J. Pierpont Nor
gan, the American financier, died at
five minutes past IL o'clock noon to-
day.
When death was seen approaching
rapidly physicians forced Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert L. Satterlee, son in law
and daughter. and Miss Helen Hamil-
Jon, to leave the room. Before the
end he showed he was suffering in
ternally only by movement of the
right hand. Otherwise he showed no
vitality except heavy breathing. BY
II a. m. physicians had given up hope
He was unable to assimilate artificial
nourishment and his physical weakness
was extreme.
Heart tonics had no effect and for
several hours before death he was un-
able to recognize those at his bedside.
The body is to be embalmed and
sent to the United States from Ma
pies. Funeral services will be held be-
fore departure.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03

Rome, March 31.-Dr. NJ Allen
Starr, called in consultation over Nor
gan's illness, attributed his break
down to emotion caused by the Pujo
committees investigation into the
money trust.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03

First class job work at the Opti-
mist office. adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03
US. Depository for Postal Saving Funds
w.
STANDROD&CO.
.===BANKERS--
BLACKFOOT IDAHO.
Statement Nov. 26th, 1912,
RESOURCES

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts {. :. .$547,118.20
Banking House and Fixtures, 27,497.73
Other Real Estate ........ 2O,823.O9
Cash and Sight Exchange. 173 ,696.39
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-04-03

HOW THE PEOPLE CAST THEIR BALLOTS TUESDAY
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-15
SMITH ANNEXES 4
OPEN GOLF TITLE
WykagyI Expert Defeats NC
Namara By 0ne-StrOke
Margin.
KIRBY BEAT AMATEUR

Alec Smith, the Wykagyl Goh
Clubs professional. won the Metro
politan open championship on the
Salisbury links, near Garden City,
Long Island, yesterday by the scant
margin of one stroke from Tom Nc
Namara, of Boston, who captured the
title at Apawamis last year. This is
the fourth time Smith has captured
the title, in addition to having twice
annexed the national open champion
ship.
Smith made the best round during
the tournament when he turned in a
card of 20 in the third round early
yesterday, ut he pulled poorly in the
final round for rs, which made his
total for ~ holes POI.
John J. McDermott, of Atlantic
City, the national open champion,
who had led the big field from the
start, was looked upon as a sure win
ner after Smiths score was seen. He,
too, was weak in putting, and his
final effort, 70, placed him three
strokes behind Smith with a total of
294.
Mcnamara was going along nicely
at this stage, as he went out in SO
holes on his final journey and needed
"a coming in to win. He was, how
ever, unequal to the task. On the
home green he had a twelve-foot putt
for a four which would have tied
Smith, but he missed, and was down
in five for a round of ~, making his
aggregate for the four rounds 1872.
Oswald Kirkby of Englewood, N. j.,
led the amateurs with a total of 81.
The cards follow:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-15
TVER LAWSON TRIUMPHS
in PHILLY MATCH RACE

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.-Iver
Lawson captured the French point
race at the Point Breeze cycle track
last night. Eddie Root finished Sec
ond and Fred Hill third.
The races were marred by two ac-
cidents. in one of which Johnny En-
field, the motorcycle rider, had a mar
row escape, his front tire collapsing
in the four-mile motorcycle race.
George Wiley fell in the 25-mile
motor paced race, which was won by
Elmer Collins, and was badly cut
and bruised. Jimmie Moran finished
second in this race and Percy Lau-
renee third.
In the one-third mile amateur race,
Eddie Madden, of Newark, was first,
with Tom Flanagan second and Au-
brey Taylor third Krushell won the
two-thirds mile race, Taylor and
Flanagan finishing second and third
respectively. The summarizes:
.one,third Mile tamateurl-Won by Ed
die Madden, Newark; Tom Flanagan
Bayonne, second; Aubrey Taylor, Aus
tralia, third. Time, 10 4-5s.
Two-thirds Mile (umateur) by
4. Krushell, New York; Aubrey Taylor
Australia, second; Tom Flanagan, Ba-
yonne, third. Time, I'm. "a Los.
French Point Race (professionaD, One
Mile Heats-First heat, won by Ivel
Lawson; Allesie Stefanf, second. Fred
Hill, third; George Cameron, fourth
Time, pm. 10 lbs, Second heat won by
Iyer Lawson; Eddie Root. second: Fred
Hill, third; Alessie Stefani, fourth. Time
Pm. 2Os; Third heat won by Eddie Root
Fred HILL second; George Cameron
third; Alessie Stefani, fourth. Time
2m. 40 2,3s. Polnts--Lawson, 10; Root
s; HILL q Stefani, 3; Cameron, 5.
Twenty Five Mile Motor Paced Race
Won by Elmer Collins Jimmy Moran
second: Percy Lawrence, third. Time
31m. los.
! Four mile motorcycle race, called of
when Enfield was hurt.
Motorcycle Match Race, Three Miles
Won by Arthur Chappelle; Harry Klebes
second. Time, en-. los.
Motorcycle Handicap, Six Miles-Wor
by Frank Armstrong;; Emil Hollebec
second; Arthur ,Chapelle, third; Ray
Three-Niile Motorcycle Race-Dead hea
between Ray Yedita and Emil Hollen
beck; Harry Klebes, third. Time, Pm
won by Ray vedita. Time Al dos.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-15
WHEN ''REGULARS" AND 'OUTLAWS'
CLASH AT THE VELODROME TRACK

There was no bloodshed at least.
The acquisition of the outlaws"
will make the competition keener.
Reggie Mcnamara made a game
ride in the two-mile handicap. He
was third to Clark and Kramer after
setting a stiff pace throughout the
last two laps of the race.
Bob Spears showed speed, but lack
of racing knowledge. Riding on the
big Motordrome track has spoiled
him, in a way, as he fell into the
habit of waiting too long to make
his bid to get in the money.
1t was thought first that Goullet
had been seriously injured in the spill
which brought him, as we'll as Beck
and Cory, down in the heat of the
able to rise and had to be carried off
the track. His ankle was wrenched
and also cut, but he was apparently
all right when he left the Velodrome
in an auto with Bruce Crane and
Wally Howes.
The fans put up howl when Kra-
mer was announced as the winner of
the quarter-mile championship race.
Goullet led all the way until Kramer
jumped a few feet from the tape, and
the majority of the spectators
thought that Goullet had won. Goul-
let himself, however, did not protest
the decision of the judges. and stated
after the race that Kramer had
nipped him at the tape by hair"
Jack Coburn, who was the starter
for the outlaws" was on hand last
night. He looked after Clark.