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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
THE TAXES
Chapter T1Venty-nine

The writer of this series has changed his mind about
thing during the investigation OF the tax question We said IN
one of articles last year, that will probably continue
rise for the that people keep demanding all the time
the way of service and improvements that cost money But
months study of the records and the tax question brings
the belief that if taxes continue to rise will amount to con-
hscaon of great deal of property and people always rally and
apply the remedy before being dspoed of their homes 1t
our belief that when people have before them the nona
ton showing how large amounts OF money wasted they will
apply the remedy and stop the waste Improvement will on
but under better and with less graft and waste the
service will be effective and people will have of the
things they and need but with lower tax With improved
service they increase their incomes and their profits and be
position pay given amount of tax easily than they
have been doing To show just what when speak
of SERVICE will deal with details of the school fund and
the road and bridge work We have already published school
that have received comments rom many but none
have been given this paper For the wish only to
say that large spent good faith for things that
did little good and the fault with school officers and pat
alike for studying conditions and the needs of the schools
NOR closely No people earth have leisure the midst
the school than the people of this county, and yet through
indifference and Incidence and lack of appreciation of their nd
vdua responsibility regarding the school SYSTEM they do not get
together and follow the study of what and what ought to
be- An agent along and offers the lot of brio
abrac that looks good them they learn great deal from
glance they think the children have only to see it to be edu
Gated and they buy Trustees usually the busiest the
community and they give large of their time to
the study of school work. the patrons of the school manifest little
and seldom take any action crcse and fol
lows that become discouraged and less dgusted
and school drift into the hands and under the direction
of those who making money from the service. The public
is more at fault than the trustees
Rejected LozOes Bid
Elsewhere in todays paper give account of the letting
of build school house. and the to whom the
work given, bid 1855 than the lowest bidder The
board had Preserved the right reject any and all b and
they rejected the highest and the lowest and accepted that
on middle ground saying the lowest bidder could afford
to do good job the price named 1t may be said that that
should be his loss if such and if he would
+baI
pleased accept the lowest bid and part of that
Continued page eight
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
OUTSIDE COMMENT ON STEVENS

1t looks as though Judge ]. NJ.
Stevens had stirred up a hornets
nest in announcing his candidacy for
governor on the republican ticket
Editorially the Richfield Recorder
says: The Recorder does not wish
to become a chronic faultfinder, nor
does it desire to be self appointed
censor of all public and private NOR
ality. Certainly this publication has
directly and unequivocally boosted
enough men to disprove the charge
of confirmed pessimism. And events
have proved that its judgment is not
some men have proved to
be better, some worse, than it be-
lieved. But there is one new1y-an-
nounced candidacy where the Re-
corder believes it Is absolutely and
finally right-and that is, in dislik
ing to see Judge j. M. Stevens OF
Blackfoot try to capture the republi-
can nomination for governor. Mr..
Stevens is clever, adroit, and much
stronger character than the present
governor. And it is doubtless true,
that in a sordid way he might be
a good governor; and that business
capacity is prime concern of secu-
lar government. But moral repu-
tation without blemish should be an
essential, especially in an equal suff-
rage state; and it is inconceivable
that the pure womanhooc OF Idaho
yes, and the clean mannood-should
be satisfied with him and his home
ideals in the governors office. He
must clean up his reputation before
he can deserve the governorship.-
Glenn Ferry Gazette.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
Idaho o'sPotatoes
Worth Millions
This Year

Idaho is in fair way to stay to
the top of the list this year as a
potato producer in the opinion OF
Horticultural Inspector Macy. The
federal government has just estab-
lished potato quarantine against
Maine, the greatest potato producing
state in the union, because of the
powdery scab that Is playing havoc
with the crop there and threatening
to spread throughout the country.
Idaho has already established a quar-
antine against California and there is
every indication that the federal gov
ernment will take a similar step.
Greeley, Colorado, in the opinion of
Inspector Macy, is entirely out of the
running as potato producing Sec
ton because of the diseases that have
broken out there among the tubers.
If the growers in this state use care,
Idaho, in the opinion of the inspector,
Is certain to take the pennant.
Big Fortune in Spuds
II. would not be surprised" In
spector Macy said on Monday in dis
cussing the conditions IF this state
should ship out $4,000 carloads of
potatoes. Last year there were 1000
rars shipped. To be on the safe side
place this years shipments at 10,-
900 cars and you have a total that Is
amazing
Roughly speaking the value of a
carload of potatoes may be placed at
$3.50, and on this basis the ship
ments out of the state, to say moth
ing of the home consumption will
be worth $2,500, 900. These figures
will give some idea of the magni-
tude of the industry and of the vital
importance of keeping out the po-
tato diseases Statesman.
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Continued on page eight
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
The Republicans


The Republicans
The republicans met in the district
court room and adopted resolutions
instructing the delegates to vote for
the state wide prohibition plank in
the platform, and elected the follow
ing named gentlemen as delegates:
James NJ. Stevens, J. S. Burdell,
Nofear Davis, P. G. Johnston, Lewis
Robbins, G.. w. Stowell, James Chris
tensen, Joseph Holland and James
Duckworth.
The delegation held a meeting in
court chambers Immediately after the
meeting adjourned, and decided to
leave Blackfoot on the motor Mon
day evening, June 10th, and to hold
a meeting on the train after passing
American Falls. They will secure a
room in a sleeper if possible and go
over matters carefully to come to an
understanding of what Bingham
county will work for in the conven-
ton.
All persons desiring to influence
the formation of the state platform
are invited to confer with delegates
or write them, expressing their views
Persons desiring to send anything to
oh 10
Nofear Davis, secretary, at Blackfoot
The Democrats
The democratic convention was
held in the probate court room, and
was said to have been rather stormy
at times. Considerable interest CEN
tered around motion to nave nomin-
ations made by committee, and A.
L. Shelman and H. C. Rich are said
to have stormed the batteries and got
nominations made in the open.
The list of delegates follows: ].
P. Toner, T. J. Bennett, C. F. Molden,
w. F. Martin, A. Whitten and L. M.
Capps.
We presume the announcement
made for the time of departure by
the republican delegation will also
apply to the democratic delegation,
but as they did not organize we can
give nothing definite at this time.
The ProgressIves
The progressive met in the district
court room in the evening and elected
William A. Lee, M. A. Fugate, Luther
Stromquist, James A. Martin, "A. J.
Snider, c. V. Evans, NJ. A. Driscoll,
H. F. Peterson and R. A. Drollinger.
Unless other arrangements are made
they will leave on the motor the even
of the 29th.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
Won LEVERSON MCNEES
WEDDING

Mr.. John A. McNees and Miss Mar
garet Won Leverson we're married,
Thursday morning, June 18th, at the
Methodist church, Rex. r. l.. L.
Barnstable officiating. After the
ceremony a wedding breakfast was
served at the home of Charles L.
Clark at the corner of University and
Stout, and they took the afternoon
train for the north.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
DEATH OF MRS. PETERSON

Mrs. John P. Peterson departed this
life Wednesday morning at the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph
Warren in Blackfoot. She was sixty
four years old and had been a resi-
dent of Idaho since 1894. Besides
her husband she leaves a son, Arthur
Peterson, two daughters, Mrs. Joseph
Warren and Mrs. Thomas Short and
a sister.
The funeral was conducted from
the Lutheran church on Thursday
afternoon by Rev. Luther Stromquist.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12

with her in making, and in those sad
days came another son whom she
named Adam.
Fourteen years later John and his
father returned from California, but
Mrs, Yancey had been in her grave
for a year, and Adam was with an
other family. Mr.. Yancey went to
Independence, Missouri, taking John
with him. In 1880 the two boys ex-
changed some letters, and Adam sent
John 800 and told him to come
back and they would take up a piece
of land in rich valley in the north
and go into the stock business. Adam
went to high valley 25 miles north
west of Soda Springs and took up a
homestead, and filed a timber claim
on the quarter section joining him
on the west, intending it for John
when he should arrive. A new rail-
road was built through, called the
Oregon Short Line, and they could
see the cars as they rounded a curve
four miles to the southwark. The
brothers had never seen each other,
and father Yancey had never seen
his younger son. After long time
Adam received a letter containing
a remittance of $50, and letter from
John saying he and his father could
not agree as to his coming, and he
was returning all of the money ex-
cept forty dollars which he had used
in an emergency.
Adam went on with his plans, de-
veloped a little dairy herd, and for
many years shipped butter down to
Woods Cross and Bountiful to sell
to the neighbors where he was raised.
John was only a memory to him
a memory of letters and a disappoint-
ment. His father was only hear
say to him, and in raising his own
family that memory dimmed
1891 Adam removed from Chester
field to Snake river and established
the town of ,Groveland. The lone
illness of his early life was made up
to him in the large circle of friends
which his sad, sweet disposition made
for him. A short time ago he re-
ceived G. letter from John, the first
he had known of him in thirty years,
and in the correspondence that fol-
lowed, the desire to see each other
increased. Adam told his good wife
that if it were not for the work of
irrigating needing to be done he
would take her back to old Missouri
and they would visit John and the
grave of his father who had been
dead two years. Then the rains came
and the irrigating was thoroughly
done by nature and Wednesday
morning Mr.. and Mrs. Yancey board
ed the train for Kansas City. If they
make proper connections they will
be there for breakfast this morning,
and short run out to independence
will bring these two brothers together
for the first time in their lives.
We venture the guess that John
will come back with them, and that
they will come via Echo canyon
where the army filed through afoot
when the Yancey home was aban-
doned, and that they will visit to-
gether the old home that should
have been.
We want the Hartman system to
look to safety first" so that train
will not jump the track today, for
we don't want Evangelines expert
ence repeated, and have the spark
of life glimmer and fade just before
the meeting,
%-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
ABOUT BLACKFOOT PEOPLE

R. S. Story, who married Mrs
Nellie Willis Anderson at Blackfoot
a year or so ago has just been ap-
pointed post master at Rupert to sue
ceed Mr.. Schilling, who laid out
Schilling's addition to Blackfoot and
after whom Schilling avenue was
named. Mr.. Storys appointment was
held up in the senate for several
weeks but has just been confirmed.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
FORMER BLACKFOOT MAN

The trial of ]. A. Givens and c. E.
Lore for alleged falsifying of reports
before the failure of the defunct bank
of Nampa commenced at Caldwell,
Monday. The testimony so far as it
has reached this office has been COM
mented upon as being favorable to
the defendants. G. L. Robbins has
been granted a separate trial.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY

A resolution has just been adopted
in the United States senate to cele-
brate the one hundredth anniversary
of the writing of the Star Spangled
Banner at Baltimore in September.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
THREE INCHES OF RAIN

e. A. Doud the wbeather observer
reported to this office the first of the
week that three inches of rain had
fallen during the recent rainy period.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-06-12
THE COUNTY CONVENTIONS

Tuesday was convention day, and
three parties selected delegates to
the state platform convention which
convenes at Boise on Tuesday the
Goth of June.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
1T PAYS TO RE careful.

When you present a check at the
Bank, the Cashier looks at the sigma
ture very carefully. He is not salts
fed that the name is John; the whole
name must be there, as, for instance,
John Smith. When you buy a stove
be as careful as the Cashier at Bank.
See that the full name is there, not a
part Of u. The name of the best
stove in Wilmington is MONARCH
BEAVER" not merely MONARCH"
or BEAVER" but the two combined
in the order named. When we en-
dorse a stove you can bank on II be-
ing the "REAL" thing, not an imita-
ton. MCMAHON BROS, INC.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
VETERANS memorial
Service planned

The annual memorial services of the
G.. A. r.. will be held ON Sunday after
noon, October %, in St. Luke's Reform
ed Episcopal Church, and the joint me
mortal committee has invited TO attend,
in addition to G. A. r. members, the
Daughters of Veterans, Sons of Veter-
ans. and the Ladies' Auxiliary OF the
latter organization, also Post No. 8, G.
A. r., of New Castle.
At the meeting last night the COM
mittee reported that the Rev. William
Lanning, rector OF st. LuSe's, had ex-
tended the invitation.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
JusfA Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quinius,
(The Sunshine MANI

What If my Lord should call for me
tonight,
If He should say:
Come out, o soul, into the solemn
light
Along the spirit way;
Come out unsandaled. for the holy
place
Is near the bound that mortal eye may
trace,
Come, and unshrinking meet Me face
to face"
What If my Lord should stand and
question me;
If He should say:
where is the talent l entrusted thee
One distant day?
How blooms the plot of fallow ground
flent?
How hast thou used the sun and rain
/ sent?
How we're the golden hours Of spring
time spent?"
What if my Lord should sternly speak
to me;
If He should say:
Bring back, tonight, my own with
usury
Since that far day:
And show what fruit clings to the
tender stem.
Thine erring brothers whom all
tongues condemn,
What hast thou done in Christly love
for them?"
All, if my Lord should stand with pa
tient eyes.
And question me
Outside the flaming gates Of paradise;
With bended knee,
With lips upon his nail-pierced feet
close pressed.
I could but moan: Il love thee most
and best;
I think that l have failed in all the
rest,
Oh, pity met"
Harriet Warner ReQua.
Dayton, Ohio.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
1T PAYS TO BE CAREFUL.

When you present a check at the
Bank, the Cashier looks at the sigma
ture very carefully He is not salts
fed that the name is John; the whole
name must be there. as, for instance,
John Smith. When you buy a stove
be as careful as the Cashier at a Bank
See that the full name is there. not a
part of It. The name Of the best
stove in Wilmington Is MONARCH
BEAVER" not merely MONARCH"
or BEAVER" but the two combined
in the order named. When we en-
dorse a stove you can bank on II be-
ing the REAL" thing. not an imlta-
ton MCMAHON BROS, INC.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
Stories from fhe European Firing Line
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
LONDON, oct. That the stage
still plays an important part in sus-
tanning public spirit and forwarding
movements for the aid of the Red Cross,
has been fully demonstrated here by
Sir Herbert Trees revival of "Drake."
From the first performance, the pat
riotic scenes portrayed in this drama
have aroused the audiences 10 tremen-
dous outbursts of patriotic enthusiasm
Every night the vast audiences gather
in His Maiesty's theatre and wildly cheer
the stirring scenes. The effect of these
demonstrations is being witnessed by
heavy increases in the donations 10
relief funds by many recruits from
among the young men theatre-goers.
Sir Herbert produced the play and
gave his services without fee. His lead
lady, Miss Phyllis Neilson-Tcrry also do
mated her services and the author waiv-
ed all royalties.
The close of each performance wit
ncsses the inspiring sight Of the audi
cnce standing to join the players in
singing God Save the King"
LONDON, Oct. 9..-Great Britain has
declared Nyar on Germany's trade and
detailed plans are already under way to
replace all articles bearing the familiar
"Nadc in Germany" trade mark with
goods made by English manufacturers.
All foreign eonsuls and representatives
have been instructed to supply full de-
tails and samples of imports and exports
of Germany.
Governors of the various British do
minions have been supplied with samples
of articles that can be manufactured in
their territories and factories are being
ordered into commission for the supply
Of this trade.
TOXIC. Oct. 9.-Sinco the beginning nj
the war between Germany and Japan
there has been what appears TO be a
systematic effort to create IN feeling be-
tween Japan and the United States
This has been manifested in many
ways, but particularly through the pub
lication of demands which the United
States would make of Japan, and Oi
American sympathy for Germany.
A report that the United states had
sold several warships TO Germany
was given wide publication and FOL
a few days, created violent anti
American sentiment. Il is generally
believed that Russia is fostering. this
attitude in an attempt to weaken
Japan by bringing her into wal
with the United States.
LONDON, Oct. 9.-Scores Of babies
born during the present war will beal
for life names inflicted upon then
by parents carried away with patriot
ism or wishing to keep fresh events
In history by the children whose
names will recall the events. Amonl
the child insurance registrations re
Gently we're; "Alsace Lorraine Jones
and "Louvaine Nichols"
A similar epidemic prevailed dur
ing the South African war. Thii
prompted a song which became pop
ular and a chorus Of which went:
"The baby's name was Kitchener
Darlington. Kekewich, Methuen
White,
Cronje Kruger. Powell, Majuba, Cat
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
WESTMINSTER CLUE MEETING.

The Westminster Club of Hanover
Presbyterian Church has elected these
officers; William Staniar, president; j..
/. Cunningham, first ce-prcsident; W..
G. Bryan, second vice president; J. H..
Edmondson, secretary; A. G. Hackett,
assistant secretary; r. w. Mcclellan,
treasurer.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09

Best Pure Lard ...............'ii 10
A Well-made Washboard ........s..tocI
DRIED FRUITS.
Fancy Evaporated Apricots. ots.........I3c
Fancy Evaporated Peaches ........IIe
Package Seeded Raisins ...........Ioc
Childs' Young Ladies' Broom .....aec
lOc Pkg. Quaker Oats ..............7c
Large Can Table Syrup. .............sc
Blue Bell Brand Corn and Tomatoes.
3 Cans Corn ......................asc
3 Cans Tomatoes .................. .asc
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
DOES YOUR STOVE
NEED RFPAIRTNC7

We have repairs for any stove made
since the Civil War. Bricks. CRATES,
fire-clay, cement, stove-pipes, damp
ers, collars; in fact most anything
you need.
Get ready for Winter. DO II nowl
Phone ID. A. 2625, Automatic 1882,
Mcmahon Brothers, Inc, 60O-602-604
King street-Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
Extra Special ChS1dS' Stores
Bargains at All the ~AAAA~@S SOA "

Best Quality Cranberries. &C at.
Childs' New Pack Bucl1wheat .Ioc pkg.
Finest, Freshest, Selected Eggs.
Sweet Bloom, in Cartons... ssc doz.
Selected Sterling Quality. .......aoc dol.
Boyd's Cream Mints ............Ioc 10.
Pure Strained Honey .......Ioc bot.
BUTTER.
Sweet bloom ................... SIC ID.
Sterling ....s....-......... 33c h.
Best Smooth-Top Jelly Tumblers,
1oc doz.
3 Boxes Drinking Cups ..........-.I .Ioc
Finest Full Cream Cheese ......Ioc 10.
Breakfast Mackerel ..........sc each
. IDS. BEST Unions ..-..-.-...-..... SC
Ia 10. Childs' Breakfast Cocoa ...7c
Evening journal., 1914-10-09

TOXIC. Oct 9-For the past two
weeks. large part of the Japanese
oificialdom has been busy announcing
to the spirits of the many Imperial
ancestors the declaration of war on
Germany The most important of
these ceremonies was held at the Inn
perial sanctuary in the palace at To-
kio. conducted by the Emperor him
self. Special messengers were dis
patched to the Grand Shrines and the
Tombs of Emperors Jimmu and Mejji.
The Japanese firmly believe that these
ceremonies make them invincible IN
war owing TO the aid given them by
their ancestors. Most Japanese books
dealing with the Russo-Japanese war
give the Imperial Ancestors credit for
Japan's victory in that conflict
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
DEMOCRATS TO MEET.

A meeting Of the Democratic State
Committee will be held at George
town next Tuesday, and the Sussex
county committee VIII meet there at
the same time.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09
TWO GOOD TASTY CAKES.
Fresh From the Ovens of the NatiOna

Fresh From the Ovens of the National
Biscuit Co.
Mix and Honey Cakes .........I2c ID.
Eagle Butter Crackers ..........7c ID.
COFFEE.
Childs' Cafe Blend .............23c H..
Childs' Special Blend ...........a5c ID.
Genuine Mocha and Java. 2oc ID.
This week with each pound Of Coffee we
will give a l-4-lb. Can Childs' Baking
Powder.
TEA.
Straight Ceylon Tea .Isc Ia ID; 2oc. ID.
Old Country Assam Tea.
Isc Ia ID; aoc ID.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09

HAVRE, France, Oct. 9.-The indi-
vidual bravery of the British army
engineers is being lauded her by pris-
oners and wounded coming from the
front. An instance Of the courage Of
these bridge-builders is shown in the
account of how an engineer-sergeant
gave his life TO save from annihila-
tion a small body of English engineers
who were protecting a bridge. The
odds we're against them and the Ger
mans we're on the point of crossing
the bridge when the sergeant darted
out under the German fire, set a guam
tity of high explosives under the first
span and destroyed It. Forced to use
a short fuse he had no time to escape
and was blown to pieces.
Evening journal., 1914-10-09

Hemstitching. Picot Edge. 917
Delaware avenues
Evening journal., 1914-10-09

acre, Warren, Colenso. Bright;
Cape Town, Mafeking, French, KIM
berly, Lady Smith, Dobbs,
The Union Jack. Fighting Mack, Bull
Ter, Pretoria. Bobs."