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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
Bio Bill Will Hold His Job

Washington, Feb 27-There is one
government official in Washington not
worrying over his job because there
will be a change in administrations
OIL March 1. This man is William
('Big Bib Flynn, chief of the Secret
Service.
Flynn is safe for many reasons
First, because the moment he is fired,
or any Ct the other assistant chiefs
in the service, the crooks all over
the country would begin counterfeit
ing with a rush. While Flynn has not
held the office of "Chief of the Secret
Service" very long, he is the most
feared man in the Secret service to-
day, because his record in New York
as head of the Secret Service bureau
at that city made his name famous.
Flynn has an amazing knowledge OF
the counterfeiters. both those serving
time and those at liberty. He knows
the records, ages, and dispositions Of
all the country's celebrated crooks.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
c. o. D. PARCEL POST JULY FRS r
Curtis Says Articles May Then Be
Mailed and Collected For at Oesti.
nation.

A new parcel post law feature that
Is to become effective July l has
brought a new wrinkle to the coun-
tenance of Postmaster H. B. Curtis.
On and after July l, declares tho
postmaster, articles sent through the
parcel post may be accompanied by
statements for collection upon deliv'
cry, covering the original cost Of the
article and the shipment,
As explained by Mr. Curtis, this
means that an article ordered from a
given locality may be shipped to its
proper address through the parcel post
accompanied by bill, which win be
collected by tha government upon de
livery, the Same as c. O. D ex
press shipment
The funds collected in this manner
win then be returned to tha shipper o.
assignee. tho government having vir
tually acted as agent. Tho postage OF
such parcel post mail. declares Post
master Curtis win be q special rat
Of 10 cents.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13

In the matter Of repairing and re-
constructing the TiIden bridge.
The above entitled matter came
regularly on for hearing and consider
alton on this day and the board hay
ing heretofore. to-wit:: on the 1st
day Of March, 1918, met with the
Board Of County Commissioners Of
Bannock County. at Pocatello, Idaho,
at which said time and place it was
agreed by and between the two said
boards that-.the counties Of Ban
mock and Bingham should proceed and
have plans and Specifications pre-
pared for the repairing and recon
struction of said rilden bridge; that
bids be called for for said work, and
that in the event tho two said coun-
lies decide to proceed with said work
that the cost thereof be paid equally
BY the two said counties. Now, there
tore,
It is ordered, that A. E. Christen-
sen, county surveyor, be and he Is
hereby instructed to prepare plans
and specifications for the repair ng
md reconstruction of said Tilden
bridge and file same with the clerk
of this board and copy thereof with
the clerk Of the Board Of County Com
missioners of Bannock county, and
that the clerk Of this board give no
tice by advertising for bids for the re-
pairing and construction of said bridge
according to the plans and specified
lions aforesaid, in the Blackfoot OPP
timist, newspaper Of general circu-
lation, published at Blackfoot. Idaho;
,aid notice to state that bids will be
received at II o'clock A. NJ, at q
joint meeting Of said boards to be
held at Pocatello, Idaho. on Tues
day, April LIST, 1913. at the hour Of
II O'Clock A M. Of said day.
Ordered that this board do now ad'
iourn until April LIST, 1913, to meet
J Id conjoint session with the com.
nissioners Of Bannock. - per the
foregoing order.
JAMES CHRISTENSEN.
Attest: Chairman.
J. T. Carruth, Clerk
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
EXPLAINS TERMS
OF PENSION BILL
Addison T. Smith Answers an inquiry
Concerning New Law
(Capital News)

Capital News)
For some months veterans Of the
civil war have been discussing the
provisions Of the pension bill provid-
ing for an advance in pensions at GER
tain ages. Colonel D. T. Miller, in Or
der to get the regulations Of the bill
clearly before the war veterans. recent
ly wrote a letter to Representative.
elect Addison T. Smith and received
the following reply, which fully ex-
plains the bill:
Colonel d. T. Miller.
Boise, Idaho.
My Dear Colonel: Replying to your
favor Of the 18th, beg to say that
under the existing law, it is necessary
for soldiers to make application for
increase as they become entitled to
the higher rate by reason Of their ad-
vancing age. Nothing appears to work
automatically in the pension bureau.
The soldier must make formal applica-
ton in order to get the benefit Of the
increase provided under the service
pension law. A bill has been passed
in the house and favorably reported t,
the senate, providing that the in
crease should come automatically with.
cut any application on the part Of
the soldier. If this bill becomes q
law, the soldier will be paid the in
crease to which he may be entitled,
without making formal application for
increase, under the act of May II,
1912.
Sincerely your friend,
ADDISON T. SMITH.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
REPORT GIVEN ON
ChlLDREN's HOME
Total Of 365 Have Been Cared For
ns,rinn Past Two Yeara

Total Of a6s Have Been Cared For
During Past Two Years
The Children's Home Finding socie-
ty has expended a total Of 81, 1878
during the past year at its two homes
at Boise and Lewiston and had cared
for 365 children. OF this amount the
sum Of $7,93251 came from counties
which had children in the home, and
$3,09O37 from the state. while the
remainder came from patrons and SUBJ
scriptions, according to the report
made by Superintendent Christian Of
the board. The report is as follows:
"The year 1912 has been busy one
and a banner year in the number OF
children received and cared for, while
the expenses for maintenance have
been not materially increased over
the previous year.
"Our record for 1911 shows that in
the northern district 81 children were
cared for, and by strange coincidence
exactly the same number for the year
1912, while in the southern district
for 1911, 230 children were received in
the homo and the year 1912, 3O4, max
ing a net gain Of "a for this district.
In 1911 the maintenance for the north
ern district was $6,721.45, and 1912
$8,786.79, an increase Of $2,065.S4,
which comes largely from the addi-
tional help and the incidentals that
always come with enlarged quarters
and new buildings For the south
ern district, exclusive of $4,067.O2 used
Tor building purposes, we find that in
tho year 1911 the maintenance of the
receiving home was $14,4S5.76, while
in 1912 it cost $14,61O54, or an in
crease Of $124.7S.
Home in North
1.-THE legislature Of 1911 appropriated
$1,000 toward the securing of receiv
ing home for the northern district on
the condition that an equal amount
should be raised in the district. In
the spring of 1912 it was found that
we could buy a house for $4,000 that
was we'll adapted for our purpose and
cost the owners $25, 1000 to build, in
addition to the seven lots upon which
the building was erected. This prop
erty was purchased and the money
provided for with the exception Of
t1,72A6O, with the prospects that this
amount would be received before the
close Of the present year. This ID q
beautiful home well located and will be
ample in size for some time to come.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
Ohio Helps Solve Problem Of How to
Care For Convicts

Care For Convicts
Ohio is trying to solve the problem
Of how to give convicts a square deal.
AS the result OF a recent experiment,
prisoners in state institutions may
soon be placed at work on the roads,
Twenty-Five convicts, unshackled and
with but a, single unarmedguard. spend
busy month constructing model
brick highway near Columbus, the
state capital. The work was done UNI
der the direction of State Highway
Commissioner James Marker, who is
enthusiastic over the success Of the
experiment.
In the following article written for
this paper. Governor Cox Of Ohio sets
forth some OF his ideas as to how the
state should treat it's convicts
BY Governor James N. Cox
am now and have all along been
in favor of all humanitarian measures
pertaining to convicts. l advocated
utilizing large tract of land for the
purpose of establishing a sort of colony
where the convicts can do agricultural
workout in the open. am in favor
Of any system ct employing convicts
that will tend to promote their moral
and physical wellbeing.
One of the most encouraging signs
of the times is the great number Of
intelligent, unselfish people who are
taking an interest in these matters.
am getting lot of inspiration from
the many letters sent me.
Another feature Of the prison sys
tenn which l am trying to work Out
is the payment to dependents of por
ton Of the earnings of convicts. II
my message to tho legislature, in dis
cussing our prison problems, the fol
lowing statement was made:
Our better insticts resist tn.
thought Of the state making any mo
ney off the labor CT prisoners. Dur
Ing good behavior they should be Civ
EN- credit for days labor in sucl
sum as measures their contribution tt
the state. From this the cost O
their keep should be taken, and VIA
remains, certainly in all fairness AM
right, belongs to their families.
am hopeful that before tho presen
legislature adjourrs Ohio will hav
upon her statute books the mos
progressive statute pertaining to thes
unfortunates of any state in the unicr
Eek.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
rhe Forty Year Teet

An article must have exceptional
merit to survive for 4 period Of forty
years. Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy
was first offered to the public in 1872.
From a small beginning it has grown
in favor and popularity until it has
attained q world wide reputation. You
will find nothing better for a cough
or cold. Try it and you viii under
stand why it is a favorite after a
period of more than forty years. 1t
not only gives relief-it cures. For
sale by all druggists. 5 adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13

County Commissioners Proceedings
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
Natural Hot Water

A. w. Berr. president Of the Boise
Natural Hot Water company, arrived
in Pocatello on the eastbound limited
train at noon and will spend a few
days in the Gate City on business. MI
Berr's company is drilling a deep
well to develop larger flow Of ma.
tural hot water that will supply heat
for the business houses in Boise, The
company has already developed a fine
volume Of water and expect shortly
to commence the installation Of q
distributing system. The proposition
is most attractive one.-Pocatelio
Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
Mans Ashes by Parcels Post

Denver, March 6.-"Hero Is a dead
man. was the comment made by a
parcel pest clerk here yesterday as he
held up to the view of his fellow clerk
a package nine inches square and
Weighing seven pounds. The package
contained the ashes of Edward E.
Knots Of California. who died here e
few days ago following an attack of
appendicitis. The package was ad-
dressed to the widow, Mrs. Ada A.
Knots, San Francisco. It cost 81
cents postage and bore a 10-cent in.
surance stamp.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
Chronic Stomach Trouble Cured

Cnronoc Stomacn JroQose Cured
There is nothing more Encouraging
than a chronic disorder Of the stomach
and it is not surprising that many
suffer for years with such an ailment
when a permanent cure is within their
reach and may be had for trifle.
About enc year ago. says P. H.
Beck, OF Wakelee, Mich, Il bought
Q package OF Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, and since using
them l have felt perfectly we'll. l had
previously used any number of differ
ent medicines. but none of them were
of any lasting benefit Sold by all
druggists adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13
Brady . Delegate

United States Senator J. H. Brady,
II this city has been named by Presi-
dent Theodore Turner Of the Idaho
State Automobile association as the
Gem States delegate to the Federal
Good Roads convention, which opened
at Washington yesterday for a two
day session.-Pocatello Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13

Gus Sawyer, a saloon man OF Arco,
passed through the city Tuesday. en-
route homo from Michigan, where he
has spent the winter.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13

chamberIain's Tablets for constipat on
For constipation, Chamber,ain's Sto-
mach and Liver Tablets are excellent.
Easy to take, mild and gentle in ef-
feet. Give them trial. For sale
by all druggists. adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-03-13

Tuesday, March 4th, 1918
State of Idaho,
SIS.
County CT Bingham.
The Board OF County Commissioners
Of Bingham County, Idaho met on
this day pursuant to adjournment Of
February Goth. 1918, all members Of
the board and the clerk being present.
when the following proceedings we're
had, to-wit:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
Surprise Party.

On last Wednesday evening, May !.
. delightful surprise party was given
lc Mr.. Fred Morris al his home In Bay
Ter, W. Va. A large crowd OF young
people were present and very pleas
:rt evening was spent. Refreshments
were served and the evening spent
with music and games. Those pres.
rnt were Edna l.. Bowman. Guldie San
dy, Mrs. G. l.. Bowman. Mr.. Wayne
Parrish, Walter Parrish, Of Annahe.iG,
W. Va: Ernie Michael. Bessie Yost,
Goldie Michael. Hattie Tenant. Ella
Valentine. Jeanette Weber, Alice
Swishcr, Nola Michael. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Michael. Rawley Morris. Guy
Bailey. Russell Bailey. Wayne Thorre
Johnnie Wright. WeIdie Michael, Den.
zel Straight. Mr.. Alfred Weber. Virgil
Morris, Wayne Swisher. Logan Nor
ris. Homer Tennant, Eugene Kennedy
Dr.. Jesse Tuckwiller. Arlie Tennan..
ivan Tenant, Marshal Yosl. Clyde
Michael. g
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
Improved Order
OF Red Men
CITY Is FILLING UP WITH DELE.
GATES FROM SEVERAL LODGES
IN THE STATE.

More than one hundred delegates
have already arrived in this city for
the annual convention OF the Great
Gonncil of the Improved Order of Red
Men and the Degree of pocahontas.
which convenes here tomorrow.
Setting sun Tribe No. 16, imp. @,
II. NJ, the local council. has member.
snip OF 1873, and these members are all
doing all possible towards the housing
and entertaining Of the visiting mem.
bers.
Waneta Council No. 6. D. d1 p. tn"
womar's auxiliary of the order. also
are preparing to entertain the visiting
ladies'.
Tonight at rhe Masonic temple \
big get together" meeting will be
Er!d, when all OF the delegates and 70.
cal members will intermineie in il 50.
tial gathering. so that all may become
acquainted.
The opening meeting will lake place
tomorrow morning, the Red Men hold,
fi.s their meetings In the Masonic TEN.
pie. Tile Degree OF pocshontas meet.
ings will be held in the Odd Fellows
lodge rooms at the comer of Main AMI
Madison streets.
May 18Th and litl are the days set
4 - n. t.. q
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"n passage on the "Slayonia" Mr.
Duffy remaihcd In this country and
has been a frequent visitor in the city.
end the announcement yesterday did
not surprise anybody. After the we'd,
ding Mr.. Duffy and his, bride will re-.
side in this country for two years aud
after that time will probably 60 TO
Australia.
The aHn6'tHcemeni party was ore
Of charming appointments and tho
news was not divuiged until after d
course OF refreshments had been
served. when dainty baskets filled
with bonbons We're passed to the
guests, on which Were attached the
cards OF the engaged couple.
Among the guests present were the
honor guests. the Misses Duffy. Miss
Tierney Of Weston. Mrs. O. y. Hill ii
Chicago. Miss Mary Hornor of Lum-
Gerport, Miss Freda Kane OF Clarks.
burg, Mrs. John W. Mason, .Ir,. The
Misses Edna and Jessie Jacobs. Kati..
a:yn Race. Eva and Ola Conway, Ida
Orr, Elizabeth kinkeads Louise Mich,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12

i"Is. Callie and Hazel Frey, Zoe Jolliffe
Katharine HoHsh. Vinna BoydstoR
Jennie shinn. Minnie Fleming, Mar
saret Stassers, Beatrice Fisher and
Ida d. Stone.
The bride is the daughter OF Dr,
:Ed Mrs. {. o. Henry and is one Of
the most popular and attractive mem
hers OF the younger social sci. She
WIS educated in private schools III
Washington, d. C.. and spent last sun.
mer In travel abroad.
Mr.: Duty is the son Of promineH.
and influential citizen OF Sidney and
travels in this country in the interest
CT his fathers business.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
U. D. c. Meeting.

Tie regular meeting Of the Robert
Z Lee Chapter of the Daughters o.
the Confederacy will be held on Tues.
day at 2 O'Clock at the home of Mrs.
r. C. Frame. business OF importance
will be Transacted and large attend
ancc is urged.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
Miss Miller's Plans.

Miss Christine Miller. who is just
closing hH' season. will sail for Paris
June 5. on the tIamburg-American S.
S President Grant. and plans to re-
aiain. abroad for four or five months.
She will probably go TO Lausanne,
Switzerland, for July and August, anu
then back 10 Paris 10 work up French
rovelties.-Pittsbursh Press.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12

Take Part In Recital.

Prof Aubrey Martin and Miss Amy
Rice will take part in musical to hr
given by the alarcota Cluh in Clarks-
l'urg on Tuesday night Mr. Martin
will be baritone soloist and Miss Rice
will be piano accompanist. Miss Gen.
evleve Elliott, OF Morgantown. will
also sing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
Miss BIoeher Hostess.

n Georgia, the little daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Blocher. was hostess
to number of little friends on satur.
day morning at her home in Third
street and Walnut avenue. Yellow
aud green We're blended in an attrac.
tive color scheme. which was carried
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
Meeting POSTPONED,

The meeting OF the Missionary So
eiety OF the First Presbyterian church
announced for this afternoon at the
nome Of MIS-. George Price has been
Indefinitely postponed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
To Summer BUNGALOW.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Showaltcr
have moved to their s,lmer bungalow
"Westwood" on the Valley river. They
will be Joined later by Mr.. aud Mrs.
+. NJ. Showalter and family.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12

p, N. Fleming. OF Cameron, was IN
the city Yesterday.
Mrs, Oliver Hit Of Chicago, snd
e!iss Mary Hornor, of I.umberpor,.
were in the city Saturday the guests
Of The Misses Henry In Fairmoat ave-
nue.. B.
Miss Preda Kane. OF Slafksburg
has been the gaest 81 MISS @eunie
Shinn for several days. s
: Mrs. 9. p BERKSHIRE. ci Morpns
tcwn, is the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
L. W. Howard.
Miss Lena Rnttencurtsr, ofS ciarks
burg, was in the city yestssdas.
Mrs. h, L. Timbcrs and httIe iaugh.
ter Virginia. who had been the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. F II. Dent. have re-.
turned 10 their home In Charleston.
Mrs, Sadie kinsey and daugate-
Frances, of Keyser, areihe guests Of
Mrs. E. H. Smith. at Tysarf Valley
Club,
Mr.. John McCool has returned from,
| Il two months trip to okiahana. HI
also visited his son, John Nj Cool. Jr.
| in Brockport, n. Y.
! Mrs. ]. r. Smoot and Mrs. Aiargare.
/ Kelley of Newburg, are the guests OF
/ Mrs. e. II. Smoot In Fairmont nvenue
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t4
FIRE,

The fire department MAS called out
this afternoon 10 put down a blaze in
a stable at Seventh street and VII
ginIa avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12

for the meetings, and various enter.
lalnme1is will be held in honor Of
those present.
The Manley Hotel is headquarters
:or the Red Men and tho Watson Us
headquarters for the Degree OF pocs.
hontas members. 80 = 'al
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12

FOR RENT ~ Three nlfnrnished
rooms. Apply E E .Boosti $50 Pc
noBi avenue. hstass q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
Why Pay More

"METz SPECIAL RoApsIERv 22.f,a
@ II. p. sa4s.oo.
Speed, Comfort aeiiabilisy
a car that will give you uninter-
rupted service. It makes yol independ-
ent OF train. trolley and Tong distance
You can go anywhere over any kind
Of roads from ! to 80 miles per hour.
You bring your farm close 70 town
when you own METZ RoADsTERs
Costs next to nothing TO run, rs to az
miles nn one gallon. Of gasoline. Al
ways ready for instant use. y 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
~ b ~ r
Ngil2ib,
Be Proud of It |!

Be proud Of the Go Cart you own at the
same time be sure TO consider baby's health
and eolnfort-do not sacrifice for appear
ance.
Our line Of Carts are not only attractive in
appearance, but your physician will tell you
that baby is in no danger of spinal trouble.
Every possible improvement = every con
venience-is embodied in the construction
Of our new Pullman reed Go-Carts = same
as illustration Made of strong reed, with
leather and velour upholstery, an attractive
and convenient top-patent brake-strong,
resilient springs and easy running rubber
tired wheels Eer
And are sold under strict guarantee to
give satisfaction-the y re the kind that will
stand the wear and te ar that growing chill.
dren are prone to give
come in today and let us show them to
you. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
BUT TIE ICE BILL TELLS THE STORY.

Itis not so much the first cost of the re
frigerator as the "up,lSeep the cost OF rnn
ming it, that counts. III
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-12
The Ice Bill Tells

Great CLAIMS always have been.-and alway
will be made for all makers Of Refrigerators
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-21
MEXICAN AFFAIR
 QUITE DELICATE
President Huerta Denies He Issued Ultimatum to the United States .GOvernment-Lind and
 Huerta Confer.

Washington, Aug. l9.-Charge d'Affaires O'Shaughnessy cabled to Secretary Bryan from Mexico City this morning that President Huerta had denied there was any founda- ton for the statement that he, Huerta, had issued an ultimatum to the United States, demanding rec ognition with the alternative of handing OShaughnessy his pass ports.
 John Lind, President Wilson's personal representative to Mexico City. and President Huerta held a long conference this morning, but the nature of this conference has not as yet been given out.
 Alarmed at last nights dispatches saying that the minister of the in terior under Huerta had given out an ultimatum, members of the Sen ate foreign relations committee hur- ried for a conference with Presi- dent Wilson this morning.
 O'Shaughnessy's dispatch, backed up by Lind's announcement that he is conferring with Huerta, led to the official view that, while the situation is delicate in the extreme, there is still hope of satisfactory conclusion so long as conferences between Lind and Huerta.
 Ii is generally understood that America's views, as expressed by Lind, will be withheld from publi- cation until the Mexican govern ment is willing that they be made known publicly.
 It was stated this morning that, though the Mexican note rejecting Americas suggestions. was very scOrnful in its tone, there was nothing in it that related to an ul- timatum or demand for recognition