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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23

of business in the land office during
the past five years showing that home
steaders are coming In with increas-
ing numbers. Public land entries for
the past few years will average over
$500 per year and the increase for this
year is very marked, 1t being the great
est of any year since the office was
established. This shows a great in
flux of settlers and consequently
greater development. Crops are splen-
did and the people are becoming pros
porous. In many cases they have gone
reaping the rewards of energy and a
fortunate location.
Interest in politics becomes more in
evidence as the time for the state pri-
mary approaches. The one pronounced
sentiment in the southeast Is the
strength of Governor Haines The gov
ernor will carry all the counties of the
southeast by very heavy vote. Not
withstanding the fact that Mr.. Stew
ems is candidate for governor and
halls from our county, Governor Haines
will carry Bingham by a very large
vote. The sentiment for Governor
Haines is strong throughout all of the
counties of the southeast. The Black
foot land district covers all of these
counties and of course 1 meet people
from all of those counties and I cannot
help but hear and catch the trend of
sentiment The general feeling is that
Governor Haines has made good" and
that by all the rules and precedents Of
| the party he Is entitled to a renomina-
| ton
"They like the governors position on
the tax question. They say that he
has done more to solve the tax prob
lem than any other public man in Ida
no. The report published by the tax
commission has opened the eyes of a
great many people and they understand
the import of Governor Haines' fam
Gus expression take your tax receipt
to the polls with you" The governor
as an experienced business man fore
saw that If the taxpayers of this state
understood what was done with the
money that they paid in to the tax
collector, 1t would materially help In
solving the tax problem. 1t has been
made clear to them that the heavy
burden Of taxation comes in the county.
town and special expenses, and they
have it largely in their own hands to
remedy conditions. 1t has been made
clear to them that the state tax is
only small proportion of the whole,
and yet, small as 1t is, they admire
Governor Haines for his sane efforts
towards strict economy. They say that
they can take their tax receipts to the
polls with them and vote for Governor
Haines with a clear conscience, be-
cause he is the only man who has ever
pointed the way to genuine, ma
terial reduction, and that If he is given
another term he will accomplish the
end desired.
There is an expression down our
way, judging by some of the wild, Wis
ionary statements of some of the gov
ernor's opponents, that those fellows
don't know what they are talking about
and are simply peddling hot air to the
voters with a view to catching their
votes. We will take our chances with
a man who does things, rather than the
man who is profuse in promises"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23
Barzilla w. Clark
Governor on the Democratic Ticket
Primary Election Sept. 1, 1914.

The site for the Idaho Falls munich
pal power plant was filed on for the
city by Mr.. Clark while councilman,
and the plant was built under his SUI
pervision. During his past year as
mayor $4,000 in improvements have
been added to the plant, paid for from
the revenues of the plant, without
bonds, and the city tax has been re-
duced 81 per cent. This municipal
power plant will eventually furnish
heating TO. the city in competition with
coal.
Don't you think that the man who
can do and has done such things for
his city would be a good man for gov
ernor Of the state?
Mr.. Clark believes in protecting the
natural resources OF the state. He be-
lieves in real service, and in doing
away with unnecessary officials and
employees.
AS governor he would bring to the
service of the state the same ability
and energy that has made his admin
istration of the city affairs of Idaho
Falls such a success.
ADV.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23

The above quotation is published On
the authority of the Twin Falls News,
one of the most prominent, conserva-
tive and creditable newspapers n
southern Idaho. Sentiment among the
Republican voters in the state of Idaho
is probably in about the same propof-
ton as that reflected by the RepublI =
can press of the state. This shows a
wonderful popularity for a public off =
cial, and has deep significance. Il
signifies beyond all question Of argu -
ment that Governor John NJ Hahn, S
has made good and that therefore the
Republican voters of Idaho intend TO
follow a well established precedent in
the party and accord to Governdr
Haines vote OF confidence and a sec :
ond term.
The sentiment for Governor Hainds
is not a manufactured sentiment. The
governor has remained constantly at
his post of duty. He has not even talk =
en- the usual vacation that the ordinary
citizen feels is his due. He has scarce =
ly done any campaigning. The entire
time that he has been absent from his
office on other than official business
would probably not exceed 10 days.
SoVeFnOT T1dIncb attn III dlT RAY.
Governor Haines' political policy has
been to give the people of Idaho 4
clean, economical and forceful admin I
istration and to trust to a fair minded
constituency for Endorsement. Hh
trusts the people and the people trust
him. SO strongly entrenched is Govt
ernor Haines in the public confidence
that he has not found it necessary I'd
establish political headquarters nor I'd
hire campaign manager nor to main
tain press bureau.
Governor John M. Hanes Does Things
While Others Merely Promise.
While the opponents of Governor
Haines are making prolific promises
the governor is doing things His adj
ministration is conceded TO be eco
nomical He has presented a land pol
icy which. if adopted would in a short
time make Idaho a taxless state so far
as state taxes were concerned He has
gone further than any other official has
ever gone towards solution of the tax
problem He has pointed out the way
to reduce taxes and has offered some
material remedies for existing condi-
tons His administration has beer
noted for the progressive legislation
enacted. In all material things before
the voters of Idaho Governor Haines
appears to have beaten his opponents
to it''-not for vote-catching purposes
but for substantial and settled policies
of his administration In the matter OF
Economy
the administration of Governor Haines
can afford to have the limelight turned
on He has required all departments to
keep well within their appropriations
as made by the legislature He requir-
ed quarterly reports from every official
whether elective or appointive, show
ing receipts and disbursements for the
office together with the comparison for
the corresponding quarter of the pre-
ceding term This has a salutary effect
on the departments in keeping down
the expenses and enables Governor
Haines to keep close watch upon al
disbursements. and 1t has been his
hobby to keep expenditures down tc
the minimum
There Was s1,5eo,523.s5 Cash in the
Funds Of the State, July 1, 1914
10 the credit Of Governor Hainas Il
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23
The Fan.
(Fron Judge.


(From Judged
Most baseball dope is soporific,
Fans to beguile and fools betray;
Infused with hope It's a specific
Until boobs boot a game away.
The sport, all know, has many angles
That raise shout and stir the blood
But while some players may wear
spangless
Some others should convey the hod
Your fan. though, never loses ardor.
And for defeat can find a cause;
He always butts" and ifs" the harder
And ready is with his because"
u. A. Waldron.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23
Candidate for
Republican Nomination for
Probate JudqA

Nominated and endorsed by
Grace NJ Shepherd, Boise
c. c. Cava1lah, Boise
j. H Richards, Boise
Jess Hawley. Boise
B. r. Neal, Boise.
Cynthia A. Mann, Bofsa
Jessie M. Hodgin, Boise
]. H. McGrath, Star.
w. #. Dowhey. Meridian.
w. s. Whitehead, Soldiers Home Pre-
cinct.
Archibald -. Simpson, Eag1e.
B. F. Hurst, Ustick. adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23

For Governor.
Out of something like 1l5
Republican newspapers in Ida
no, over 100 have announced
themselves in favor of the can
didacy of John M. Haines for
governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
BANK EXAMINERS ARE
 CHOSEN AT JACKSON
Clinton, Hattiesburg and Tupelo
 Bankers Given Commissions in Mississippi

Jackson, Miss, April 9.-(Speclal) )-The three bank examiners selected by the bank commissioners last night-E. F. An derson of Clinton, ]. S. Love of Hat tiesburg and s. s. Harris of Tupelo- were handed their commissioners today and assigned to quarters on the fourth floor of the capitol. They will meet in a few days, select their chairman and of flee man, the latter to draw salary of $500 per year.
 These selections of examiners was on herit only. Each man made an average mark of 90 on his examination. They are all experienced bankers and bookkeepers The terms of these examiners expire Jan uary 1, 1916. on which date they will be succeeded by those elected by the people in the fall of 1915. and if they can round up the required number of votes there is nothing to prevent them succeeding themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
COW ESTABLISHES
 NEW WORLDS RECORD

Petersboro, N. IT,. April 9.-By pro- ducing 1o5959 pounds of butter fat in year. new worlds record has been established by q Guernsey cow, at the Cassatt farm at Berwyn. Penn, according to announcement today by William D. Caldwell, secretary of the Guernsey Cattle association. The former record was held by a Holstein COW owned by F. r, Field of Brockton. Mass which produced 105S pounds of butter fat in a year.
 The Cassatt COW produced 19,639.5S pounds of milk during the year. MT. Caldwell says that the record of the COW was certified by state and govern ment inspectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
WILL RETURN BATTLE. FLAG TOVETERANS Selma Camp Will Give Flag Captured During War to
 Ohio Volunteers

Selma, April 9.-(Special.) )--Commander D. M. Scott of Camp Jones, United Con federate Veterans, has completed pro- gramme for the return of the battle flag of the Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteers at the annual reunion of the United Confed- crate Veterans, which will be held in Jacksonville, Fla. next month.
 The return of the flag to the Ohio vet erans will take place in the main converl- ton hall of the reunion on the evening of May at o'clock. Commander Scott will present the flag to Mrs. Townes Ran dolph Leigh of Montgomery, who, acting for the Selma veterans, will make the presentation speech and return the battle scared flag to the Ohio veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

try home grounds gives a charm and to the passerby, as well as to the occu- pant of the home. Plants are a means of expressing restfulness and beauty. Their gradually changing aspest with the succession of the seasons heightens their pleasing effect and relieve monotony. The changes which occur in the life of vegetation during the year have caused men to speak of the stages of human ex- istence as the spring" summer and autumn of life The leaf. the branch and the flower. as we'll as the general form of the plant, manifest a grace and
 beauty which art endeavors to copy. While art cannot take the place of ma. ture. 1t nevertheless plays an important part in teaching us to see and appreciate the beauties of nature. After the eye has been trained to see and the mind to in terpret the beauties which the eye be- holds, then association with nature pro- duces its greatest effect
 In the artificial adornment of grounds by means of plants. nature is our best in- structor. From her we learn the uses of grass, flowers, vines, shrubs and trees, and how to combine them to the best of advantage. By growing together for ages the various classes and species of plants have developed form, habits and requirements which enable them not only to live and thrive in harmony, but act ually to assit one another.
 Man should first provide for his necessi- ties, then for comforts. and finally for pleasures. In a new country, such as ours, the expenditure of time and means Tor the adornment of grounds has nat uraily received too little attention. The peopie nave been necessarily concerned With acquiring lands and buildings. But stage of development has now been reached when Americans should give more attention to the establishment of their home grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
IMMATURE CYCLONE
 SWEEPSFT. PAYNE
Houses Blown Away and Several Persons Injured,
 Though Not Fatally

Fort Payne, April 9.-GSpecial. )-This town and vicinity was visited by one of the worst storms seen here In several years when last night miniature cyclone swept over this place destroying every thing nearly that came in it's path. Out houses were blown away and trees and fences were laid low. Just below this place and In the lower part of town sev- eral houses were completely demolished and the inmates hurt. On the W. R. Fra ser place the residence occupied by Andy Chitwood. and being one of the old est houses in this section, was completely torn down, and Mrs. Chitwood hurt bad ly though not fatally.
 On the high point of an adjacent hill a house was completely destroyed as not to leave any of the timbers near.
 The storm seeins to have come In two directions, and to have met near here when with the heavens ablaze with elec- tricity and thunders reverbrating through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
NORTHERN SETTLERS ARRIVE AT MARbURY COlOnists From Ohio and West Virginia Settle on
 Chiffon Lands

.NYafhufy. April 9.e(special.)--A lares
 number of new settlers arrived here from
 Ohio and West Virginia, and have set.
 tied on farm lands purchased during the past year from local land company The company put 42,oo0 acres on tho market a year since and have succeeded in selling a large quantity of this land to northern people in lots of do 80 and 160 acres for farming purposes. These newcomers made purchases and have now arrived in time to put in crops and further im- prove their new homes In this state. They are an intelligent, industrious looking lot of homeseekers, and no doubt will profit by their having selected Alabama for their future home. They bring imple- ments and other necessary articles for im- mediate use.
 The Rev. O. W. Greer. who has been the pastor of Marbury Baptist church. has accepted call from one of the lead ing Baptist churches in Atlanta and will preach his farewell sermon to his congre- gation here on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Harding Being Considered for Place on the Reserve
 Bank Board
CITIES WHICH LOST
 ARE VERY INDIGNANT
The Richmond and Atlanta Selections Seem to be Subject to Most Criticism in the House
 and Senate
By c. F. STEWART.

Washington. April 9.-(Speciaf) )-Wash- fngton has been storm center for sev- eral days-in fact since the announce ment of the location of the regional re- serve banks. Both the House and Senate have been the scene of heated debate arising out of protests from disgruntled constituents of senators and congressinen because certain cities were not favored
 Criticism has been piled upon the heads of the board. and principally Comptroller of the Currency Williams, who :s accused of being the power behind the throne that moved the board to select Richmond Washington resents that the capital of the Confederacy should be named over the capital of the nation. New Orleans is par ticularly sore. The life of Senator Them ton has been made a burden by resolutions expressing great indignation that New Orleans was left out which have been forwarded to him by parcel post. Post master General Burleson is accused of be- ing responsible for Dallas and Senator Reed for Kansas City, and the fact that Missouri has two banks is mentioned at least a dozen times day by excited members of Congress whose constituency has no bank at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Reunion Delegate Elected

Mountain Creek, April 9.-(Speciai) Camp I'll. U. c. ", met today in reg ular session, and after transacting some routine business, proceeded to elect an- other delegate to represent the camp at the Jacksonville reunion, which is to be held on May (. and 8. Veteran B. J. Hughes was selected to accompany Capt. M. J. Simpson, who was elected at the last meeting as delegate,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Henpeck

From the Houston Post
 q wish my wife was less firm In keeping her New Year resolution
 What was it?"
 "She resolved that I would quit smok- ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
BIRMINGEAM'S NEW "CTTY
 BEAUTIFUL" DEP ARTMENT

The appropriate use of trees, srubs, vines and herbaceous plants in the adorn- ment of city, village, suburban or coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

the air and with the downpour of rain and some hail. for awhile 1t seemed that everything would be swept away.
 Tn many homes windows were blown in and the wind and rain poured in in tor rents. Chicken houses were blown down and the fowls exposed to the clements and in some instances were killed. How ever no serious damage was done in the main part of town. Dr. l.. F. Erwins house was struck by lightning twice tear ing one chimney almost down and tearing post out of the back veranda. Mrs. M. w. MiclSler's house was also struck twice, and the residence of A. l.. Camp bell was damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

The election passed off quietly here, and with the exception of the more im- portant offices the Notfer 'cardidetes fer the minor offices were lost sight of, and the result will not be known until the of ficfal count the latter part of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
MINERS NOT TREATED FAIRLY ON STRIKE, DECLARES GOMPERS
Labor Leader Testifies at First Hearing by Indus trial Relations C0m-
 mission

Washington, April 9,-Charges by sam uel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor that the Western Federation of Miners has not been treated fairly in the Calumet copper strike, and criticisms of the principle of compulsory arbitration in labor disputes by represen- tatives of both employers and employees. today marked the close of the first of series of hearings by the United States itdustrial relations commission on collec- tive bargaining.
 The Western Federation Mir. Gompers said, had been given bad name by it's enemies and by an old declaration cf principles adopted years ago. He declared members of the federation had conducted themselves peaceably and fairly at Cau- met and that for the last few years the attitude of the organization had been conservative.
 The Canadian industrial disputes act, under which employers and employees are forced to defer drastic action until arbi- tration has been tried, was criticized as form of slavery by MT. Gompers. ". L. Mackenzie King former minister of labor of Canada, defended it and said he favored any means of reaching labor dis putes that would give publicity.
 Places Responsibility
 MT. Gompers placed responsibility for most labor strikes on unorganized or newly organized men, and said that most trouble of this kind is caused by the mental attitude of employers and em- ployees. He said he would not object tu federal mediation and conciliation board for industrial disputes, except for the danger that efforts to bring about com pulsory arbitration might follow.
 Belief in governmental authority to investigate labor troubles affecting the public generally was expressed by James A. Emery, counsel of the National As sociation of Manufacturers, who said he approved of mediation and conciliation opposed compulsory arbitration and was against the closed shop
 s. Thurston Ballard of Kentucky, a member of the commission, declared ha believed progress toward industrial peace would be promoted by a declaration of principles by a commission of employers and employees. setting forth the basic things for which both sides stand.
 The committee plans to hold several ex- ecutive meetings and then to take up con sideration of efficiency plans at another hearing starting April 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
CALERA NEWS

Calera, April 9.-(Special)-A civic league was organized here recently, with Mrs. J. E. Gum, president; Mrs. s. D. D. Motley. vice president, and Miss Pat Huggins, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

The Methodist Ladies' Aid society will give an Easter egg hunt on the lawn of Mrs. Walter Ozley next Saturday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
MAY AGAIN PROBE
 CLAYTON WRECK
RumOred BarbOur's Grand Jury Will Look Into the
 Wreck of Last Fall

Eufaula, April 9.-(Special. )-The spring term of the circuit court of Barbour coun- ty at Clayton began yesterday when Judge NJ. Sollie convened the court and charged the grand jury. Pending the report of the latter, the court will try the civil docket. It Is rumored that the grand jury may make another investiga- tion of the wreck of November l3 four miles from Clayton on the Central of Georgia railroad, in which nine persons were killed and several hundred injured An investigation was held here last fall by the grand jury, which brought in no report bearing on the wreck. A probe is much desired by the people of the lower end of the county. who were chiefly af- fected by the fatal accident. Solicitor H. B. Steagall of Ozark is appearing for the state.
 The city of Eufaula is making net an- nual profit of about $4000 upon it's water works, electric light and gas plants, &C., cording to a semi-annual report submit- ted to the city council this week by Su- perintendent J. l.. Skinner The report showed that during the past six months the profits on the operation of the water works has been about 5000; that on the electric light plant about $650; that on the gas plant about s70, and on the sale of supplies about $500, making the total net profit for the half year something over 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Harding Being Mentioned

Treasury officials expect that the F re- gional reserve banks will be open for business within three months and that the revolutionary change in the nations financial machinery will be an accon- plished fact by that time. The personnel of the federal reserve board is the only thing now worrying Congress and the country. Dozens of prominent bankers all over the country have been mentioned. but the President is engaged in watch full waiting" for the right men to show up. It is said at the treasury depart- ment that w. F. G. Harding of Bir- mingham made a wonderful impression upon the committee by the painstaking thoroughness of his exhibit of Birmng- hams resources, and his name has been mentioned in connection with an appoint ment to the federal reserve board
 In this connection the President has not given the slightest intimation as to a single member of the board. He is lis tening carefully to all the advice he gets, and gives no hint as to whom he will honor with appointment. Jacob Schifr, J. J. Hill, w. P c. Harding and dozens of others have been mentioned in offi- cial circles in Washington, but the White House maintains it's silence. It is prob able that the President will retain the same secrecy as to the personnel of this board as he did of his cabinet. an- nounced on the day of his inauguration
 the. exact membership of which no man knew until it was officially announced.