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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-05
"fhc Nang,inrJ."


i;N Edgar Icccher bronson C:oorcc
II Dorian Company.
Mr. lronson's story is no Wild West
mclodrama az the kind with which y.
are so familiar but Il stern simnia
narrative OF old days in the Far West
Astounding in thrills. hut told by a man
who knows whereof he writes ana u,bn
writes the truth
The hero of the story is Corporol
STOCKING. "a famous mine guard and
c3ach guard. who in scores of Uuicl,
pio9oE nights. brought sudden death
I" nadnen and SunfiGhtcrs. and the
notes OF Stocking form the basis OF
Standing out In The Vanguard" is
a chapter of Western history describ
ing the share that California troons
TOOK IN the Civil War and their str,Ig-
gle with the Navaios and Apa ches. who
tried TO take advantage of the war AMI
10 ioot the settlements. Week long
scouts there were. through desert and
arroyo: swirlinS dust clouds in which
roue Indians bent low over their horses
necks: wild nights when officers had
10 cope with tough companies of eS-
outlaws Iiiied with bad VIII iskey and
spolling for Il fight.
me war over. Corporal Stocking
went back to his free rowing: guard,
ing the Dcadwood coach: trapping in
o ~ racing badmcn in the streets
OF Arizona towns. where he served MS
deputy sheriff; captaining the Letter
mine guard at Leadvillc. and at last
setting down in a rose covered cabin
near Los Angeles with the girl he had
known in his boyhood DAYS among tho
'uihDer camps or Michigan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-05
"somcbody's Luggage."

BY F. j. Randall. John Lane Com
pnny.
AS farces go. this is pretty fair
one, based upon the popularity of a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-05

a.. h1,iI.,a n, TIT I'IHtrt! BrII.V
D.. George w. Jacobs & co. "
In this little. wide margined book.
the old bell tells its own history. and
to speak OF Its tale as q "silent' peoi'
1t seems to have been inspired partly
by the authors desire to present n piea
places, for 1t concludes:
-! have been tremblingly conscious OF
failing strength and an Increasing dan
ger or falling to pieces. OF course. I
prompts these requests for my pres
cnce. but for this place was ] destined.
and here would l remain! l have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-05
New Goats at $I7.5O, S2;5 and S30

Styles more charming than ever At least twenty
new models from which to make your selections There
are Sport Coats Coats for auto and street wear and
Dress Coats for afternoon and evening. All at sub
stantal savings. We particularly want you to see the
new effects in taffetas and MORE silk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-05
New Suits at $I9.75, S25

Conse1vativey stated, these Suits show a saving
OF from $500 to $1,000 There are many Suits of the
hlsher qualities at the price Of ordinary grades Ma
ceflals cover the widest range imaginable, from the
nnest or Silks and molres, to the inexpensive but al
ways dependable serges Styles suitable for all fo
ures, in Misses and Ladies'
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
"HIcKS At COLLEGE"

The lively and fun making college
play entitled, clicks at College" will
be given by members of the High
School at the High School auditor
ium Friday, Dec. IS. This play is
full of life and action all the way
through and will interest beth young
and old. The proceeds from this
play will be used in the purchase of
Victrola for the use of the school.
This is one of the things that most
every school is installing. 1t is an
educator along the lines of music
and enables the schools to hear tho
best music at home. The price OF
admission to the play is only rs and
35c. We solicit your attendance and
in return will endeavor to give you
your moneys worth with a pleasant
evening. s. G. P.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
"JUvENlLE BosToNIANs"

Local theatre-goers are looking Gag
erly forward to the forthcoming en-
gagement of the famous Juvenile Bos-
tonians at the Isis Theatre, Monday,
December IA,
"The Dream Girl which has been
chosen for the bill here is said to
be one of the, best of the present sea-
sons crop of musical pieces. The
company is now making its eleventh
annual tour, completing decade of
successful theatrical history rarely
equalled, founded in the beginnin !,
as group of clever child actors it
has become one of the best equipped
light opera organizations, from the
standpoint of splendid voices and
clever acting now on tour. The cast
includes Billce O'Neill, Dixie White,
Doris Garfield, Ina Mitchell, Mazic
Hill, Alice O'Neill, Patsie Henry, Sun
ny Jordan, and chorus of sweet
sixteens. A glitter with tuneful melo-
dies, clean comedy and brilliant cos
tunes go to make a song show with
a punch, the cleanest and cleverest
all girl attraction on the road. Popu-
lar prices will prevail, 25, so and
IS cents Seats are now on sale at
Palace Drug Store.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10

Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho.
Nov. Z, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Otto J.
Nitardy. of Aberdeen, Idaho, who, on
Sept. s. 1911. and Feb. 81. 1918, made
Homestead entry and additional en-
try Serial Nos. 010SO6 and 013642,
for SW IA NV IA, SW IA Sec. "a:
E IL NV IA. NV IA NV IA. Sec
ton rs. Township South, Range 80
East. Boise Meridian. has filed no.
tice of intention to make three year
proof. to establish claim to the Land
above described, before Register and
Receiver of the United States Land
Office at Blackfoot. Idaho, ON the
End day Of January, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
w. Adam Reese, ]. T. Dvorak. D
Schreck. c. Ssmeyn. all Of Aberdeen.
Idaho.
HENRY ". KIETER.
Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
No. SS7, to Joseph Slaytor, for $14.oo.
The county treasurer has stopped
payment on the above numbered wal
rants.
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

The Duncan Ditch Company. cor
poration, principal place of business.
Thomas, Idaho. Notice is hereby
given, that at meeting of the board
Of directors Of the above named COM
pany, held on the 26th day of Octo-
Der, 1914, at Thomas, Idaho, assess
ment No. s, of $3.50 per share was
levied on the capital stock of this
company, which is now due and pay
able to Mary Williams, at her resi-
denco at Thomas, Idaho.
Any stock on which this assessment
remains unpaid on the first day of
December, 1914, will be delinquent,
and will be advertised for sale &C
cording to law.
MARY WILLIAMS, Secretary
The Duncan Ditch Company
Dated October ~, 1914. 11-26-5t. ,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
JUDGE STEVENS
MARRIED IN ZION

Judge James M. Stevens and bride
arrived in the Gate City Saturday
morning from Salt Lake, where they
were married last Thursday evening,
in the Phillips Congregational church
by the Rev. P. A. Simpkin, pastor of
tho church of that city. The ring
ceremony was performed in the chur, I
at 1880 O'Clock, and later a wedding
supper was enjoyed. The mother and
brother OF the bride, from Albion,
were present, and a good manv Ida
no friends of Judge Stevens likewise
attended the ceremony and supper.
The bride was Miss Mabel C. Har-
roun, daughter of William Harroun.
a prominent cattleman of Albion.
She is a most lovable youny woman,
Is a graduate of dramatic art and
singing and has many accomplish
ments that appeal. For some time
she was a primary teacher at Boise,
Salt Lake and Ogden
Judge Stevens is one of the best
known citizens in this part of the
state, and he has an ACQUAINTANCE
that reaches over the greater portion
of Idaho. He has been judge of the
Sixth district for a number Of years,
and retires from the bench on the
first of the year. He was a candt,
date for nomination for governor dur
ing the past campaign and canse-
quently did not engage in the judi
cial campaign.
Following his retirement from thu
bench, Judge Stevens will take up
his permanent location in Pocatello.
and engage in the practice of law.
and suite Of rooms in the Dietrich
building are being fitted for his Of
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of tho Interior, U. 8.
Land Office at Blackfcot. Idaho DEG.
4, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Jens
G. Sorenson, of Basalt, Idaho, who,
on June I, 1914, made Homestead en-
try Serial No 012310, for S. W. Ia
Sc IA Sec. 2S; N IL NV IA, NV
IA NE IA, Section 80, Township 3
South, Range 80 East, Boise Meri-
dian, has filed notice Of intention to
make three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore Register and Receiver of the
United States Land Office, at Black.
foot, Idaho, on the 21st day of Janu-
airy, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joe Davis, Anna Davis, Oscar Sor.
enson, Emma Sorenson, all of Basalt,
Idaho.
HENRY w. KIEFER,
12-10-1-9 Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Departent Of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho.
Nov. Fl, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Homer
Abbott. Of Blackfoot. Idaho. R. F. d.
No. 4, who, on July Z. 1911 and Nov.
6, 1914, made Homestead entries,
Serial No. 010611 and 016846, for SW
IA, NV IA Sc IA. IL NE IA,
Sec. IA; SW IA NV IA. Section Is
Township 2 South. Range 80 East.
Boise Meridian, has filed notice Of
intention to make three year proof. t.
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Register and Receiver
of the United States Land Office, at
Blackfoot, Idaho, on the 9Th day OF
January, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
N. P. Geyer, C. G. Sears, w. l..
Weiand, L. G. Wells. all of BlacNtoo.,
Idaho.
HENRY w. KIEFER.
Al-26-12-31 Register
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10

fees at this time. He Is 60 we'll
known throughout eastern Idaho that
he needs no introduction and his
share Of the legal practice Is assured.
Mr.. and Mrs Stevens have taken
a suite at the Fargo apartment
house, and will be at homo to their
friends after January 1st
The many friends of the Judge
throughout the state join in express
Ing to himself and bride sincere con-
ordinations and a wish fori happiness,
prosperity and contentment in their
new home in the Gate City, where
they are heartily welcomed. - Poca-
tello Tribune
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
LOSES LEGAL IDENTITY

Salem. Ore-As a result of the
small vote cast by it at the last cleo
ton. the Progressive party has lost
its legal identity in Oregon. The law
requires that party must cast 5
per cent of the vote given to congress
sional candidates in order to retain
its identity. The one Progressive con
gressional candidate in Oregon re-
ceived 1921 votes, whereas II ,819 vote
were necessary. To get ON the ballot
again the party will have to do sc
by petition or convention
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
BEING IN A CELL

Jesse Pomeroy had lived in a cell
for 80 years until last week. He is a
life prisoner at Massachusetts state
institution, sentenced to solitary con-
finement. His existence was hedgcd
in by the four walls of his cage ard
by the corridors where he was per-
mitted to exercise a short time each
day. No one was permitted to hold
an extended conversation with him
The voices he heard asked only crisp
questions. He replied in monosyll
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

11-26-12-31
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
CHANGES PLANNED
~ NEW GOVERNOR

CHANGES PLANNED
~ NEW GOVERNOR
The new year will usher in a new
legislature in this state Thet big is
sue before the legislature is prohibi-
ton, to which all three political par
ties are pledged. The legislature will
either pass constitutional amend
ment, submitting the question to the
people to be voted upon two years
hence, or it will pass a statutory
enactment, making Idaho dry immed-
lately. The Democrats are pledged
to the former. The Republicans are
pledged to the latter. The Republi-
cans are in control of both branches
of the assembly.
An issue of secondary Importance
is the enactment of new direct pri-
mary law or the, adjustment of the
present one and the substitution
therefor Of the old convention sys-
TEN.
| The message of the governor-elcct
will declare for rigid economy in all
departments of state. 1t will prob
ably deal with the existing commits
sions supported by state appropria-
ton, particularly the tax and public
utilities commissions. The abolish
ment of the former may be recon-
mended
Governor-elect Alexander will be
called upon to make a number of
important appointments - insurance
commissioner, fish and game warden,
state veterinarian and adjutant gen.
eral, all for two years; state engi-
neer and bank commissioner, four
years, and public utility commission
or for six years. Governor Haines is
said to have established a precedent
when he called for the resignation
of State Engineer Robinson, appoint
ed for four years, but who only
served two. GovernOr-elect Alexander
may, if he meets with objection on
the part of hold-over appointees, fol-
low the precedent in removing them.
Other appointments are by boards.
They include pure food and sanitary
inspector, register of the land board,
land commissioner, chemist, warden
of the penitentiary, commandant of
the soldiers home, superintendent Of
the school for the deaf, dumb and
blind. travelling librarian and librarian
of the state historical society. Re-
publicans control by majority all Of
tho boards that make these appoint
ments.
Applicants for appointments have
started the endless chain" indorse-
ment plan by having their friends and
their friends friends write to the
governor-clect, requesting him to ap-
point their favorites.
Completed election returns over tho
state show that in the thirty-three
counties 800 legislative and county
officials were elected, of which num-
Der 279 were Republicans, 1872 Demo
Gratis. sixteen Progressives and three
Socialists. The Republicans carried
sixteen counties, the Democrats
twelve and the Progressives one. Hon
ors were divided in three other coun-
ties
For the first time in the history of
tho state a seat in the house of rep
resentatives was decided by lot by
tho state board of canvassers. Ole
Bohman, Republican and Frank M.
Green, Democrat, both of Troy, La
tab county, received the same number
OF votes. The law provides in a case
of this kind for the state canvassing
board to draw lots to determine which
candidate should be seated Bohman
was the lucky man.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
FIRTH NOTES

Alex Robertson, Firth's enterpris-
ing school clerk, was in Blackfoot last
Monday on business. He reports tn.
new brick school house nearing COM
pletion.
The Ladies' Aid gave a supper and
party last Saturday night that was
literally patronized
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
Chamberlain Cough Remedy-The
Mothers Favorite

Il give Chamberlain's Cough Rene.
dy to my children when they have
colds or coughs" writes Mrs. Verne
Shaffer. Vandergriit. Pa. 1t always
helps them and is far superior to any
other cough medicine I have used. |
advise anyone in need of such q
medicine to give 1t q trial" Eo-
sale by all dealerA
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10

ables. Last week, through the OK
tension Of gubernatorial clemency, he
was permitted to go to service ri
the chapel.
For the first time in 80 years he
became part Of crowd.
For the first time in 80 years he
mingled with his fellows.
For the first timo in 33 years he
heard music; he listened to &. message
of hope. Then-back to his CELL
where he remains amid tomb-like
silence; alone with his memories and
his conscience; alone until the next
chapel service-his oasis in a desert
of despair.
One shudders at the thought of be-
ing absolutely alone for few weeks
or months, even though at liberty.
How the mind must recoil before the
spectacle of 80 years of continual iso-
lation under restraint. 1t is prac-
ticc that comes down from darker
ages and discloses the cavernous
depths of mans inhumanity to man.
1t will pass in time with the other
relics of barbarism that cling ten.
aciously to civilization that has not
yet outdistanced savagery to the OK
tent we proclaim from the tinseled
shell-walls we call bulwarks.
The heart sickcns in contemplation
of the solitude that bore with crush
ing weight upon Convict Pomeroy
until the light of keen consciousness
was dimmcd by tho screen of a re
conciling surrender to the inevitable;
but what of those who, enjoying the
blessings of liberty, impressl self
immurement in prisons of selfishness
and revenge and inexcusable infelic
ity, who shut themselves out from the
chapel of happiness and contentment
and away from the influence of up
lifting association?
There are cells more dismal thar
those Of the state prison; shackles
more enduring than those riveted t.
criminals.
The man who lives only for money
he's in cell.
The woman who lives only to wiz
social laurels-she's in a cell.
The person whose existence is 8
neverending round of avarice and
sensuality is in realty bound hand
and foot and writhes in darkness
amid creeping things. For such al
one there is no real peace Of mind
none Of the illuminative satisfaction
that comes from noble resolve bear
ing the fruitage of helpful action.
The man or woman who makes
home hollow mockcry, who hides
the hideous skull and crossbones Of
base deceit, to say nothing of infidcl
ity, beneath silken folds trimmed il
gOld-he or she lives amid terrors
that Pomeroy never experienced.
The person who rises to the heights
of ignoble ambition on the wreckage
of his fellow men-his existence IL
characterized at some time by hear,
cravings that Pomeroy never knew
in time by sense of loneliness thai
I Pbmeroy never felt.
But the chapel doors swing wide tt
all these victims of self-imprison
ment. Within is light and cheer ant
Joy and contentment. Few there arr
who do not enter-sometime; bu
many delay 33 years and even longer
Statesman.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
LOST On STOLEN WARRANT.

The following Bingham County wa.
rants have been either lost or stolen:
No. 45S to Louis Robbins. for $15s.
No. At. to F. Farnsworth. for $105:
No. 5S3. to J. J. Spicsr. for $161.35;
No. 6S6. to Joseph slaytor. for 5000.
No. $50. to Joseph JyanA ton CSC:
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-10
HOT CHICKEN DINNER AND SALE

The Catholic ladies will have a
sale Of rugs, aprons and all kinds O:
fancy articles on Saturday. Dec. 10Th.
A hot chicken dinner will be served
at the v. l. S. Rooms at o'clock.
Everybody invited. adv.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1914-09-25
An Attractive Production.

Much interest is being mani
tested in the production "a
Modern Humpty Dumpty" to be
given at the opera house next
Monday night "Humpty Dump
ty is an up-to-date musical come
dy, under the personal direction
of Mr.. J. F. de Castillo of New
Orleans, who has staged several
plays in Starkville, and Hump
ty Dumpty" is his latest and
best. The chorus is made of the
young society bells of this city
and no doubt everybody will be
whlstling "Humpty Dumpty"
tunes. The affair is under the
auspices of the Episcopal church
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1914-09-25
"GroWn in Mississippi" Oats.
Home Produced Seed Oats Best for
Mississippi Conditions-Resist
! Rust Better and Give
Great Yields.

Extenslon Department A. G. M. College.
Oat harvest time Is past in "Ole
Miss. she has had the largest Oat
crop in her history. This year Missis-
sippi has had a greater oat acreage
than ever before. The value of the
oats for this state far exceeds that Of
any previous year. Heretofore oats
for the state have been imported from
the West and Northwest, but oats pro-
duced at home are more suited to our
soil and climatic conditions and more
resistent to rust and other diseases
than grain brought in from other sec
tions. The grain kernel from home
produced seed gradually improves and
becomes heavier as it is planted from
year to year.
In several counties In the state
there are seed oats that have been
raised there for many years. We find
that they invariably give best results.
In Covington county they have an oat
that has been raised there for so years.
ut took the premium two years ago at
the state fair for best seed OATS. In
Yazoo county there is an oat that has
been growing there for 80 years and it
pQmu,ands premium over all other
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1914-09-25
DEAD.

The remains of Mrs. Chas. M.
Porter, accompanied by her hus-
band, Mr.. Chas. M. Porter. who
died at her home, late IN the
afternoon, Thursday of last week,
within a few hours after taken
violently sick at the breakfast
toble, arrived here Saturday at
7:25, p. m. oyer the [. G. r. r.,
from her home, Opelousas, La
and conveyed to the home of her
sister, Mrs. II. w. Woodward,
where funeral services were had
at 9 o'clock Sunday morning,
conducted by Rev. w. S. Harri-
sou, assisted by T. G. Welr, D.
D., and Rev. T. FL. Lipscomb,
and interment in Odd Fellows
Cemetery in the presence of a
large concourse of relatives and
friends. The deceased was part
ly reared here, her late lamented
father, Rev, r. @. Porter, hav-
lived here in former days in the
capacity of minister in charge OF
the Methodist Station and Pre-
siding Elder for this district who
was so we'll and favorobly known
throughout the state as here.
She had from early childhood
been a consistent member Of the
NJ. E. Church South and died in
: he faith of the Lord
OF her immediate family she is
survived by a loving husband.
Nr. Chas. NJ Porter and three
devoted daughters, Misses Helen.
Mary Alice and Pearl Heath
Porter and other near and far
relatives to mourn her loss.
The many beautiful flowers
placed upon the new made mound
by loving friends verified the
love and esteem in which the de
ceased was regarded in life and
in the EN- brace of death.
The News joins the many
friends of the bereft in words
of coincidence and for solace
pont them to God who is Love
and can not do a wrong, though
His ways are mysterious to our
finite minds.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1914-09-25
A Giant Potato.

Mr.. Tobe Henry. of Western
Oktibbeha. was in town Monday
morning with a load of sweet
potatoes that he SOLD that were
very fine. He presented us with
a monster, which weighed 4 lbs.
and 10 o., Is inches long and
12 1-2 inches in circumference.
1t was of the Triumph family
that grows some to weigh from
5 to z lbs. 1t is said that but
one family of spuds that grow
larger, that of the Bilbo, in
South Mississippi.
Thanks to Mr.. Henry. 1t
made several meals and very
much enjoyed at this season.