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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-24
OFFICIAL STATE CANDIDATES

The following is the vote cast for
the primary candidates Of all parties:
United States Senator
Republican-Frank R. Gooding, first
choice, 6301; second. 1886; total, s.
O37 James F. Ailshie, first, 1885;
second, 1888; total, 9518. James H.
Brady, first, 1899; second, 1921; to-
tai, 1920. Burton l.. French, first,
1857; second, 1885; total, 1892.
Democratic-John F. Nugent, first
choice, 1927; second, 674; total, COOL.
w. c. Whitwell, first, 1892; second,
600; total, 2101. James H. Hawley,
first, 1882; second, sos; total, 9487.
Progressive-Paul Clagstone, first
choice, 2O88; second, 10; total, 2106.
Congressman
Cracker, first choice
11,132, second choice, 1860; total, 49,
1872; Jones, first choice, 10.667, second
choice 1886, total 1883; Johnson,
first choice 9165, second choice, 1871;
total, 1886. Kerl, first choice, 1886,
second choice, $50; total 43S5. Smith,
first choice 2O,146, second choice L.
O52, total, 21,19S.
Democratic-James H. Forney, first
choice, 1919; second, 2S9; total, T.
56S. Bert H. Miller, first, 6752; Sec
ond. $40; total, 1892. Dow Dunning,
first, 6479; second, 234; total, 6713.
Progressively. H. Rettig, first
choice, 1910; second, so; total. 1890.
Charles w. Luck, first, 1875; second,
10; total, 1894.
Governor
Republican, M. E. Lewis, first
choice, 10,6S8; second, 1853; total
1851. James M. Stevens, first. g..
055; second, 1921; total, 9476. John
I'M. Haines. first, 1882; second. 973;
total, 1886.
Democratic-Moses Alexander, frs,
10,948; second, 1O5; total. 1O,053. Bar
zilla w. Clark, first, 1895; second
1879; total, 1904.
Progressive E. McElroy, frs
choice, 1862; second, 4; total, 1856
Lieutenant Governor
Republican, Herman H. Taylor
first choice, 12,4O2; second. TO; to
} tai, 1912. George w. Edgington,
first choice, 10,164; second, 1921; to
tai, 1926. Wickliffe R. Smith, first
choice, 3344; second, SOL; total, 4,
035. Martin ]. sweeley, first choice
1928; second, 71S; total, 8346.
Democratic - James w. Tanner
first chcic, 12,775; second choice, 80;
total, 12,807.
Progressive-C. E. B. Roberts, first
' choice, 1886; second, 8, total, 1859.
! Secretary Of State
Republican-Otis NJ Van Tassel
first choice, 423S; second, 453; total
1891. George R. Barker, first choice
1896; second, 725; total, II ,421. En-
vim w. Johnson, first choice, 9O62
} second, SOL; total, 1868. Charles D
Storey, first choice, SO14; second,
TAI; total, S761.
Democratic-W. T. Dougherty, frs
choice, 12,467; second, %; total, -
, 495.
! Progressive - Samuel T. Jordan
first choice, 1879; second, /; tota
1880.
State Auditor
Republican-Fred L. Huston, frs
choice, 1894; second, AZ; total, 20
. O16.
Democratic-A. I. LeHuquet, frs
, choice. 12,005; second, 20; total, IL
O34.
ogressive-Clarence Van Deusel
) first choice, 1907; second, 2; tota
1909. ti0 n u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
SENTENCES TO BE
 IMPOSED TODAY
Five Negroes Convicted of Capital Of lenses During the Week-Hear-
 ing on FOrfeitures

Five prisoners convicted during the past week of capital offences, will be sentenced this morning by Judge s. E. Greene of the first division of the crim- inal court. The convictions were all aft CT jury trial, and were as follows: Riley Kirksey, murder in the first de- gree, life imprisonment in the peniten- tiary; Walter Johnson, robbery, 10 years in the penitentiary: Jesse Breed love, robbery, 20 years; Will Love, rob- bery. 25 years, and John Williams, rob- bery. 10 years. All are negroes. Next week noncapital felony cases are set in the first division.
 Clerk W. B. Copeland states that at 2:00 o'clock on Tuesday and Wednesday. December and 9, hearings will be had in both divisions of the criminal court for showing cause why the con ditional Judgments on forfeited bonds should not be made final against the. principals and sureties. He states that he Is authorized by the court to an- nounce that upon failure to show cause as herein directed, final judgments will be rendered against the said principals and sureties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
TWO ARRESTED AT
 PRAIRIE CREEK MINE
Troops LineStreets as Depu- ties Put Men in
 Custody

Prairie Creek. Ark, November tS.-Gov- ernment troops figured actively in the Hartford valley mining troubles for the first time late today when Troop D, Fifth cavalry, under Captain Taylor. lined the principal street in Hartford while Dep uty United States Marshals Tom Black and James Holt arrested three miners. The men, John ard Fred Bassett and Frank Crossley, are charged with conspiracy to violate the federal courts orders in con nection with the riots at No. mine here July +.
 The men were taken to Fort Smith by automobile, where they were placed in jail. They will be arraigned tomorrow.
 Black is the deputy who, on the night of october 31, was held up by a crowd at Hartford and three prisoners released. Black was told by leaders of the crowd never to return to Hartford, but he has been back several times seeking to serve warrants.
 Information also was received that President Wilson has ordered Ethelbert Stewart special investigator, to come to Prairie Creek and make a report on the situation here.
 Despite the presence of the soldiers and the marshals force everything was quiet at Hartford. While Black was search ing the town for the miners wanted, the troops were lined up along the sidewalk of the principal street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
J. 5. TROOPS WILL <. LEAVE VERA CRUZ Monday, November 23, Is the Date Set for
 Evacuation

Washington. November 13.-Monday, No vember 23, was fixed tonight as the date for the American evacuation of Vera Cruz.
 Secretary Bryan issued this announce ment:
 Both General Carranza and the con vention at Aguas Calientes having given the assurances and guarantees we re- ouested, it is the purpose of the admins tration to withdraw the troops of the United States from Vera Cruz on Monday November 8.
 All the persons there for whose per- sonal safety this government has made itself responsible have left the city. The priests and nuns who had taken refuge there and for whose safety fears were entertained, are now on their way to this country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
FLED 10 FOREST FOR THEIR LIVES Indian Expectations Led Whites for First Time
 to Vitalitas
 Deposit

It was in 1ss6 that Samuel Damon moved to the wilderness of Texas, built home and established the first blacksmith shop under a spreading tree.
 l.. Z Damon of IAPorte, Tex, widely known citizen and a grandson of Samuel Damon, gives this account of early sav- agery that led to the discovery of Vii talitas:
 Their home was burned down by the Indians, also the blacksmith shop; my grandparents fled to the forest for their lives. They returned later believing the Indians gone, but found them in a draw a few hundred feet away, where they were digging out something. After the Indians had gone, as I have heard my grandmother tell they went to the spot and dug up some of the peculiar sub stance now called Vitalitas.'
 From that time began the use of vi- talitas by white settlers in a crude way and wonderful stories of it's curative quail ities spread for generations throughout Texas
 As now extracted by science Vitalitas to man. It has a marvellous blend of earth chemicals and forces that sweep away ailments that defy all other treat ments. It has no. harmful ingredients: 1t revitalizes and speedily overcomes de- arrangements of stomach, liver kidneys. bowels and blood
 Talk with the Vitalitas man and have sample drink of Vitalitas at Averyt' s Drug Store, 1O9-111 20th street, or write there for information
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
D|SPEL MYSTERY IN NEGOTIATIONS
 WITH GEO. PA|SH
But One Matter to Be Set tied Before He Returns to England - American
 Obligations Met

Washington, November 13-Some of the sir of mystery surrounding negotiations between the federal reserve board and Sir George Paish of the English treasury was dispelled today. and Il was learned there is but one matter 10 be settled before Sir George returns to England
 American bankers have assured Sir George that all American obligations due in Europe up to January 1 have been taken care of, and will be met either through purchase of foreign exchange or through the sl0o,eoo,00O gold pool
 The bankers, the federal reserve board and Sir George realize that the London and New York Stock exchanges cannot be kept closed long after the first of the new year. It has been known here for weeks that the New York exchange will not open before that date and bankers have had satisfactory reasons given for not opening before then.
 Word has come to authorities here with in the last few days that seems to make 1t certain no attempt will be made to reopen the New York exchange now. It was said tonight that W. c. Van Antwerp and possibly other brokers identified with the exchange have expressed confidence that the opening will be postponed until after January l.
 Bankers and members of the board, however. are fully aware that the London exchange will not stay closed for many more weeks. American bankers and board members feel that no matter how much they hope that American securities will not be dumped on the London market they cannot be certain of what will happen They want to be in a position to take care of such situation on the ground, without making it necessary for American bankers to ship out more gold1 at time ting under way.
 It was suggested to Sir George that he attempt to arrange for credit of pos !sibly $100, 0,000.0o0 through the Bank of Eng land on which American bankers could draw if necessary to meet demands for payment for American securities sold The existence of such a fund would be count ed on to have a high sentimental value curity market
 In case American exports to England are sufficient to pile up big balance in favor of this country, such a credit from the Bank of England might not need to continue in existence long.
 Sir George had not heard from bis gov ernment tonight but treasury officials hoped he would be in position next week so announce acceptance by his govern Snent of suggestions made here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
SOME EARLY GLIMPSES
 AT NEXT LEGISLATURE
Judge Brown of Tuscaloosa Promises Not to Raise Any Particular H. in the Legislature
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

J. C. Brown of Tuscaloosa is a well known man. He was a member of the lower house of the legislature which sat at the beginning of the adminis- tration of the present governor. Prior to that service he was for two years probate judge of Tuscaloosa county.
 have no ax to grind" says the judge. "and do not intend to raise any particular h-- in the next ses- sion. will support any reasonable prohibition bill and would not object 10 submitting the question of equal suffrage if sufficiently large mum Der of good women desire that that course be taken
 And then the judge made a remark able. comment. He said:
 The manufacture and sale of the pistol should cease or the hip pocket should be prohibited
 As if his aggressive movement against the hip pocket was not suffi- cient, he added
 T am strongly opposed to the sale of cigarettes under any conditions"
 It, Is to be gathered, therefore, that the judge has a hard task ahead of him. He will find opposition regard ing prohibition. equal suffrage, the hip pocket and the sale of cigarettes If he carries out that programme he will have overstepped his intention not to raise "any particular h--' in the leg islature.
 Judge Brown tells the whole story as follows, peter than we can:
 'I was born on a farm in Tusca- losa county. May ?. 1868, and am graduate of the University of Alabama. 1 published a newspaper for a few years, served as probate judge for two terms and member of the last legis- lature am 8 widower with two chill dren. belong to several secret orders and the Baptist church, and have ai- ways been a democrat While I real ize that I am an unworthy successor of Frank s. Moody, who easily ranks among the foremost statesmen of the country, I shall nevertheless endeavor to be on the job and do my duty in an humble way as I see 1t.
 T have no ax to grind and 1t is not my purpose to raise any particular h-- in the legislature, for have long since learned that no one member Is the whole cheese in our general as sembly Hence do not believe in mal- Ing many definite or rash promises. l will support any reasonable prohi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
VILLA FORCES TAKE
 SAN LUIS P0T0S|
Offensive Is Begun Against Carranza-To Attack
 Tampico

Washington, November 1S.--General vil- la in command of forces loyal to pro- visional President Gutierrez, has taken the offensive against General Carranza, according to state department advices today.
 Villas forces were received with open arms at San Luis Potosi and according to consular advices, now command vir- tually all the territory north of the line from Aguas Calientes to San Luis Potosi Moving southward Villa is expected to meet Carranza's men at Queretaro. There are unconirmed reports however, that General Gonzalez, Carranza's division commander at that point, may join the Villa forces.
 Carranza Is at Cordoba, where he has established a temporary capital. Mexico City apparently will be the objective of the Villa forces moving eastward toward Cordoba and Vera Cruz.
 President Wilson and Secretary Bryan conferred again today the Mexican situation but set no date for evacuating Vera Cruz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
GOVERNMENT ID KNOW OF MINES
Would Fix Responsibility for ParalyzatiOn of
 Commerce on Sea

Washington, November 1s.-The Uni ted states government is trying to as- certain officially who placed mines in the North sea. This is one result of representations by Denmark, Holland. Sweden and Norway that their mari time commerce with tho United States had been paralyzed by mines.
 The United States was asked to join with these governments in an effort 70 have the warning powers abate this danger to navigation. Whether it will do so or not is stiii under consider ation but meanwhile the inquiry is be- ing made
 Counsellor Lansing Of the state de partment inquired of the British am bassador along these lines today but the ambassador said he did not have the information. Later came notice from the American ambassador at Pet rograd confirming reports that Rus sia had placed mines from $50 north latitude and to the eastward of the twenty first meridian; also at the en- trance of the Gulf of Riga and around the Aland Islands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, November 13.sG D. m.) The high pressure area that appeared over the eastern states on Thursday nights map now occupies North Caro- lima, the upper Ohio valley and the lower lake region. It Is surrounded on the east, south, and west by areas of rela- lively low barometer, with the result that there has been general increase in cloudiness over northern and southern portions of the area affected. The low pressure area over the gulf now overlies eastern Texas, Louisiana and southern Alabama. It has caused the rainfall ar ca that appeared "A hours ago over Texas to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14

bition measure and have no objection to submitting woman suffrage to the people should a sufficient number Of lition of offices where feasible and op- pose the creation of new ones unless absolutely necessary. l oppose the fee system, especially in large counties | think some officials are too well paid for services rendered.
 Jurors, in my judgment, are too poorly paid, since board is so high. favor a more equitable and modern system of<taxation as well as more uniform system of improving our high ways. l believe in local taxation for school purposes and a limited com pu1sory law.
 This state has too many normal schools.
 Alabama needs a strict law on bogus stock or bond concerns known as the blue sky law also more severe law against pistols This is urgent The manufacture and sale of the pistol should cease, else the hip pocket should be prohibited.
 Am strongly opposed to the sale of cigarettes under any condition and fa- vor the death penalty by electrocu- tion. I am in favor of putting all state officials who handle state funds under sufficient bond
 "Convicts should be taken from mines and put on public roads as speedily as practicable and by all means the dependent family should have part of the convict's earnings
 Dogs should be taxed. I have no objection to a public utility commits sion, provided it will entail no extra expense to the state, but am unde- cided as to whether a new constitu- tion is imperative or not"
 Tomorrow. \. C. Rogers of Speigner, who will represent LOwndes county In the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
PRESIDENT WILSON
 TO VISIT COL. HOUSE

Washington, November 13-President Wilson left at midnight for a weekend visit to his friend, Col. F. M. House, in New York. He planned to return Sun day night. MT. Wilson took with him his daughter. Miss Margaret and Dr. C. T. Grayson, his naval aid and physician
 It was reported the President would discuss with Colonel House appointments he is to make in December to the new trade commission.
 Commissioner of Corporations Joseph Davies, whose bureau is to be merged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
Nevada Elects Democrat

Carson City, Nev, November 13.-Com- plete returns from 13 counties in Neva- da and unofficial returns from the re- maining three indicate the reelection of United States Senator Francis G. New lands, democrat. over Samual Platt, re- publican The official canvass in 13 coun- ties gives Newlands a lead of 31. In the missing counties unofficial returns from 25 out of A precincts gave Newlands 1496 votes and Piatt 1179. The official canvass will be completed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
Refuse to Grant Receiver

Memphis, November 1s.-Holding that the bill as filed was insufficient, Chancellor Fentress today refused to grant the petition of B. Fl. Gotthelf. d minority stockholder, which asked the appointment of a receiver for the Com monwealth Trust company of this city. Leave was granted the attorneys for Gotthelf to file a supplemental bill on the allegation that he was induced to purchase five shares of stock through misrepresentation. It was an noupced that charge of mismanags- ment would be abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
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To Reduce Cotton Acreage

Atlanta, November 1S.-Thirty- three Georgia counties will reduce their cot ton acreage 42 per cent in 1915 as com pared with this years crop, according to reports received by J. D. Price, state commissioner of agriculture, and made public here today. MT. Price sent in- quiries to Chambers of Commerce and other organizations throughout Geor- gia, which are in a position to give information on the cotton situation. Reports from 15 of the counties said the reduction would be 50 per cent or more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
Negroes Given Limit

Tom Jackson and Will Powell. ne- groes, charged with vagrancy, were given the limit of the law yesterday afternoon by Judge H. B. Abernethy of the court of common pleas, each receiving $500 fine and 12 months ad- ditional punishment at hard labor. The negroes had been brought before Judge Abernethy on several former oc- casions and had been warned that they must go to work or a job with the county would be provided for them. They failed to heed the warning and were sentenced as above.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
To Make Recommendations

Washington November 13.-Post- master General Burleson indicated to- day that in his annual report he would renew his recommendations in favor of the principle of government owner ship of telephone and telegraph lines. He also will urge prompt enactment of the pending bill for readjustment of the rates of pay for mails carried by the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
Committee Makes Report

Washington, November 13.-The na- tional prohibition committee reported today it received contributions of $236 and had spent $664 in the recent con gressional campaign The items were for routine purposes. Representative Henry of Texas, chairman of the rules committee. reported he received and spent nothing in his successful cam paign for re-electioA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
extend eastward oyer Louisiana. Missis-

extend eastward over Louisiana, Misss- sippi and Alabama, with general cloudi- ness over all eastern cotton districts. The northern low pressure areas are causing snow throughout the great lakes and North Dakota, and rain or snow over the northern Rockies and the Pacific north west. Fair skies prevail over the middle plains states and the central Mississippi valley. Freezing weather was reported over the northern border, but temperatures were generally above 50 degrees south of Col orado Nebraska, Iowa, central Illinois and Pennsylvania. Cotton belt readings were generally above 60 degrees.
 Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending D. m.. 75th me- ridian time, November 13, 1914:
 Temp'ture Pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, November 1s.-(Special) ) repairs, the mines at Sumter have begun operation and are at present working three days a week. This mine works several hundred men and business pros poets seem very much brighter with it's opening. While only working on half time it Is probable that the mine will shortly be placed on full time.
 Preparatory steps for the organiza- ton of a country club on the same plan as the club at Roebuck Springs were inaugurated last night, when a number of gentlemen met in the mayors office w. W. THollingsworth acted chairman. The promoters intend to locate the club at West Lake, and committees have been named for the location of site and for permanent organization, which will be perfected Monday evening IT
 Ed Rayford, a negro, who was alleged to have been implicated in the robbery of the Sin mons store at Brighton which occurred few weeks ago. was captured this aftersoon by Deputy Sheriff Mon roe Parker, at Dolomite Some of the stolen property was recovered at the time of the arrest Deputy Sheriff Parker also arrested Peter Jackson, another negro. this afternoon, who is alleged to have killed his brother with razor on the night of October 30, at Virginia mines.
 While at work on boiler at Woodward this afternoon J. A. Kidd fell distance of about 25 feet, sustaining injuries to his back and a fracture of the left arm He was removed to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where he is reported to be rest ing we'll. fe ss ,se
 Mrs. Kate Waller and Miss Kathleen Waller left tonight for Philadelphia, where they will visit friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Bass will remove from Birmingham to Bessemer Mon- day and will occupy the house recent ly vacated by MT and Mrs. A c. Mitch ell on Seventeenth street.
 G. E. Houser of Aberdeen, Miss, is visiting friends in Bessemer.
 Miss Evie Craig has been removed from the Elizabeth Duncan hospital where she underwent an operation for appendicitis, to her home on Arlington avenue.
 Dr. W. s. Mims of Huntsville is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Hart, on Sec ond avenue.
 John Schneider and Percy Spruell of Montgomery are visiting friends in Bessemer for the Auburn-Vanderbilt football game.
 E. N. Parnell left yesterday for points in Florida, where he will visit relatives.
 Little Evelyn Milton Is i'll at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. b. Milton. on Arlington avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
PRESIDENT WILSON
 TO VISIT EXPOSITION

Washington, November 1s.--President Wilson today told Benjamin Ide Wheeler, who called to invite him to the San Francisco exposition, that he was plan ming to visit the exposition immediately after formally opening the Panama ca nal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-14
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 1S.-Forecasl for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Sat urday; Sunday fair.
 For Georgia: Rain Saturday; Sunday fair and colder.
 For Tennessee: Cloudy Saturday, prob- ably rain; Sunday fair