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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09
HE Is SOME EDITOR

"Bill" Holmes, of The Paris Post,
is an optimist Of the practical kind.
Last week he "got of" paragraph
on the delinquent subscriber in the
following language:
1.-THE handsomest, keenest and
most brilliant man in this community
owes us q dollar on subscription, and
we are expecting him to favor us
with an early CALL (That ought to
bring 'em all in.)
And by the way, there are few
things that make man good look
ing in the eyes Of an editor any more
effectively than to be a good sport
and keep his newspaper account paid
in advance. Holmes isn't bad fell
low either, he pays his bills.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09
abandoned"

dUduuOu0U.
The Idaho Falls negative team
matched the Blackfoot affirmative at
the High School building at Black
foot, before a large audience and
won by a unanimous vote.
The Blackfoot negative team, con-
sisting of John Chapman, Grace Peck
and Phyllis Hoover, accompanied by
Principal J. F. Lewis debated at st.
Anthony and were beaten by vote
of two to one.
The st. Anthony negative team
matched the Idaho Falls alternatives
and won by unanimous vote.
The debate at Blackfoot was wit
messed by large audience. The de-
bate was preceded by violin solo
by Miss Marie Calvert, with Miss Ora
Rogers at the piano; vocal solo by
Miss O'Brien with Miss Cassie
Wright at the piano.
The speakers for Blackfoot, taking
the affirmative, were Wallace Blair,
Cyril Rich and Miss HERNIA Albert
son. Those from Idaho aFlls were
Oliver Davidson, Nelson Hall and
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09
BEITHAN's ANNIVERSARY

April first was the thirty-third an
niversary Of the opening Of D. H.
Biethan's business in Blackfoot, and
it was concentrated by a general
reception at the store all the after
noon. Punch was served to all, and
customers were shown the large
store and the goods In which they
were interested.
1t was pleasant day for all, and
especially for the older residents who
recall the early associations and
wished both the older and younger
Biethans many happy returns of the
first Of April.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09

Clyde Kiefer. Those ranking high
est in argument, language and de-
livery were Cyril Kiefer and HERNIA
Albertson, both being very good and
effective. hTe others we're good, but
showed less thorough preparation
The decision was unanimous for the
negative.
A very fine part by the glee club
followed the debate.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09
DEATH OF MRS. BRoADHEAD

Mrs. Yunice S. Broadhead depart
ed this life at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. John w. Martin, Sat
urday morning, March q, at the age
of So years.
The funeral was conducted from
the First Ward meeting house Of
the L. D. s. church on Sunday after
noon, and the remains were, sent to
Aurora, Utah, for burial.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09
SCHOOL DEBATES

Monday evening was the date for
debates. in the schools of eastern
Idaho for the championship. The
subject for discussion was Resolved
that the Monroe doctrine should be
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09
EXHIBITION AT MORELAND

The second annual exhibition of
the public schools of Moreland will
be held today and tomorrow at the
school building. The public are in
vited to attend.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09
WAS HOME FOR SUNDAY

T. r. Jones came down from Mac
kay, Saturday, where he and his
brother, f. J. Jones, are operating
garage,
Mr.. Jones says business is good
and Mackay is coming to the front
with its mining interests which have
been quiet for a good while.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09

William Purdy was down from
Darlington the first Of the week.
Miss Bessie O'Melveney, bookkeep-
er for The Tribune, was up from
Pocatello, Tuesday, making arrange
ment for the show to be given this
evening by The Camp Fire girls.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-09
CONKLIN BUYS A RANCH

q. c. Conklin, one of the success
full farmers living between Groveland
and Moreland, has bought the Hy
Anderson farm of 164 acres and will
cut it up into tracts of any size de-
sired by the purchasers.
This affords an opportunity for
persons wishing to get small homes,
and anyone interested should ring
him. All of this land has good water
right in the Peoples canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
NEGRO WHITE CONTESTS THAT HE SHOT
 DIR. TERRELL; STATEMENT MADE AT JAIL

Tn my opinion, that negro was In craps game just as he said, and after he got broke he decided to rob the commis- sary. His story about seeing the flash of
 the gun in the hands of Dr. Terrell is not
 true. He couldn't have done so, because
 when Dr. Terrell fired the shots he spoke
 of, he was on the front porch of his
 house. which is directly across the street from the eommissary, which faces the doe-
 tors house. The negro or negroes were in
 the rear of the commissary and could not
 have seen the shots fired. Dr. Terrell was
 killed just as he turned the corner to
 the rear of the commissary. From the
 spot where he met his death the house of
 pr. Terrell could not be seen.
 Coroner Spain said: We are taking no
 stock in the negro's endeavors to make out a plea of self defense in his confes- sion. We have all the necessary evidence to show that he was beyond all doubt in the back of the commissary at the time he killed Dr. Terrell l am not sure that there was another negro involved in the
 killing. l will continue to investigate until I am satisfied on this score"
 The following Is copy of the confess
 sion made by the slayer Jesse White: My name Is Jesse White I live at Coal Creek in Jefferson county, Ala. I left Flat Creek about 12.S0 o'clock on the | morning of Sunday. May 2, 1915 I had been in crap game with several young l men, some of whom were white and some colored. I didn't know the names of any of them.
 After I left Flat Creek came through Praco and turned at the tipple and went up the hill through the woods oa my way home. When I got up the hill near the commissary I stopped in the edge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
Hearing Before Judge Als- ton, Who Has Tilt With Solicitor Black - Many Character Witnesses Are Introduced

The examination of witnesses is about concluded in the habeas corpus hearing before Judge H. A. Alston. special judge Of the city court. in which Louis Walton, held under indict- ment for the murder of M. O. Barton. is seeking release 9n bail, and unless attorneys argue the case at length 1t will be concluded this morning. At torneys for Walton introduced wit nesses to prove an alibi and the good character of the accused up to the time of the killing. Solicitor Black rested his case on the indictment found against Walton by the grand jury and later introduced several insurance mon
 who had issued policies to the Walton
 Trading company.
 The afternoon session was enlivened by tilt between Judge Aston and Solicitor Black in reference to the in- troduction of certain testimony object ed to by the solicitor. Judge Alstor Solicitor Black replied that he though he understood his duties. The coptro versy ended by Judge Aston telling | the solicitor to be seated and h, promptly sat down.
 | Coroner Spain was called in tho aft ernoon session and was questioned a | to the wounds on the body of Bartol | when found and about the coupling pii | found near the body and other matter
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Walton Seeking Release
 On Bail By Hdbeds Corpus


 connected with It. He was asked about the demeanor of Walton. who was present when he viewed the body. ard stated he seemed much distressed at tho occurrence.
 l. Sevier. Jr. testified that Walton took out two policies with the firm of R. A. Brown & Go. of $10.000 each. one was made out to M. O. Barton. the other to Louis Walton and both made payable to the Walton Trading company. P. c. Ratliff, agent for the Penn Mutual company. testified that he had issued two policies for $lb.o0o each made out to the same parties and the same beneficiary. w. L Breen or the Continental Casualty company tes- tified that two policies for &7600 each had been made out to the same parties and payable to the Walton TradinG company.
 In oross-examination attorneys for Walton brought out the fact that in every instance in which a policy had been taken on the life of Barton a poll icy for similar amount had been taken out on the life of Walton.
 Quite a number of witnesses testi- fled to the good character of the &C., eused, including Col Tom o. Smith. Louis saks the Rev. MT. Waits and others. Additional character witnesses may be put on the stand today.
 The first witness for the defendant was E. F. Mason, who was held in custody for several days in connection with the killing. His statement was essentially the same as before the cor oner's jury and told of his whero- abouts on the night of the killing. oth- CT witnesses examined were Miss Thie- monge. the sweetheart of Barton, who told of his call on the evening he met his death. A. c. Monnell, who oper- .tes the chicken farm where Walton was to have met Barton Mrs. Monneil, | F. L. Perrin and others
 l Judge Alston commenced the session | of the court promptly at o'clock and held court until 6:30 with one hour re- cess for lunch. He will open court this | morning at o'clock Solicitor Hugo | l.. Black and Judge A. M. Douglas are representing the state. Counsel for the l defense are Mcqueen & Ellis. .. F ] Beddow and R, G. Harsh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
BANK IS EXPECTED ! ID RESUME MONDAY Officers of Jefferson County Bank About Ready, It
 Is Understood

In financial circles 1t was reported yes terday that the Jefferson County Savings bank. recently suspended, would most likely resume operations next Monday It is known that extraordinary efforts are being put forth to resume either on that day or the Tuesday following. The officers of the bank under the leader- ship of snowden McGaughy. recently named president, have been working unceasngly to get the affairs in shape for a speedy resumption.
 It is stated that when the Alabama Bankers association convenes here next Monday for three days meeting, it would be most gratifying to all officers of the bank and the local bankers gen. erally if 1t could be announced that the Jefferson County bank had started busi- ness again. The interest all over the state in the floating of that temporarily crippled institution is very great and the utmost encouragement is belng given the officials in the work of reorganization. It was stated yesterday that the time was not ripe for any definite expression as to when the bank would resume. It was promised, however. that an official
 statement would be given out during the
 next few days by Forney Johnston. counsel for the reorganization committee and the bank. as to the exact plans of the institution for the opening date 1t Is stated that the forthcoming announce ment will be a detailed resumo of the situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

Jesse White, the negro who was traheo bv bloodhounds early Sunday morning, just after the killing of pr. c. c. Terrell at Praco, a mining camp ss miles from Birmingham, in a signed and sworn state ment, made yesterday. confessed that ne committed the crime. The negro made pe confession in the presence of Deputies Hartsfield, Knight and Newberry.
 Early yesterday morning the deputies brought White and Arlington, the other negro being held by the authorities in con- nection with the staying of pr. Terrell from their cell and began to question them in regard to the murder. They had askeo but few questions when White blurted out that he was the man. "Yes, Killed Dr. Terrell" he said. T would have told you yesterday at Praco, but l was afraid would be mobbed by the crowd out there"
 The negro claimed that he had been in a craps game at Coal Creek with a crowd of negroes and white men on the morning of the murder After time he was broke, and according to his statement started to his home, which is not far from the commissary of the Export Pratt Coai company. He stopped close to the com missary, and as he did so saw the nasn of some shots in his direction He was armed with a shotgun and fired in the direction whence the shots came. lie claims that he did not know who was do- ing the shooting.
 Deputy Hartsfield said
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of the weeds near Dr. Ferrells house. then picked up my gun, which was a l6-gauge, single barrelled shotgun. and started to go home, when Dr. Terrell started shooting at me from tho oppo- site side of the store. l shot him. taking aim at the place where I saw the flash of the pistol; after I fired I turned and ran back towards Praeo in the direction from which had come,
 T went back down the hill and through the woods to my home and went to bed. Before going to bed I hid my gun, which was loaded with a cut shell, In the cell ing. About daylight Sunday morning I WAS awakened by shot near my house, and the barking of dogs.
 After I awoke, I went to the door and opened it and several men came in and arrested me and searched my mousse.
 'The shell with which I shot Dr, Fer rell was cut shell. the same as the one with which my gun was loaded when found.
 T make this confession voluntarily. and without any threats, persuasion or promise of leniency or reward on the part of any officer or any other person.
 T solemnly swear that the foregoing confession has been read by me and Is true and correct statement. and that no other person was with me, or had anything to do with the killing of Dr. Terrell. JESSE WHITE.
 sworn to an subscribed before me this the srd day of May, 1915. "E. R. KNIGHT,
 Notary Public.
 ''Witnesses:
 "J. c. HARTsFIELD. "J. M. NEWBERRY." It was learned yesterday that pr. Fer re,l had an accident insurance policy in ,na Ocean Insurance company for slo'ooo'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
bURKETT ACQUITTED, BUT IS SREPR|MANDED Result of Charges Brought
 by Shapiro LACK OF DISCRETION Officer Is Cautioned Against Making Arrests When Only Word or Sug- gestion Is Needed-Held on
 to Shapiro Too Long
LACK OF DISCRETION
.Characteristic of Commission"


 Isadore Shapiro issued the fol- lowing statement in regard to the verdict:
 "The somersault verdict of the commission, Not guilty, but don't do it again. is not at all surprise ing. The verdict is vacillating and spineless. It lacks life. It Is a nothingness.
 q had to combat the entire police department from the com missioner of public justice down. Judge Lane acquitted the officer before the hearing. The other two commissioners probably be- cause of commissioner courtesy, evidently succumbed to his wishes. do not believe that the conclusions of the commission are the sincere conclusions of each of the commissioners.
 If n bullying policeman : can drag citizen through the streets, insult ladies. threaten to ride citizens to jail if they do not not bow to his whiins and ca prices, and then have his higher ups place their stamp of approval upon him and his bullying. Is 1t any wonder that murderous wall Is permitted to remnins
 officer Burkett was either guilty or not guilty. If he was guilty, he ought to have been discharged. If he was not guilty, why should he have been repri- handed? {? Reprimanded for what?
 q filed the charges and en- deavored to sustain them in good faith. l am grateful to those who came to my assistance. While I did not accomplish the chief purpose, this much is achfeved-the people of Birming- ham now know to what extent a 'conservator of peace and order can go under his official cloak, with the sanction of seven thou sand dollar superior officers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04


 fully conversant with the situation in this section, which will render them more capable of telling tourists and home seekers the advantages and facts about this part of the country.
 The party which left Louisville yester- day morning will be in charge of Sam uel G. Hatch, passenger traffic manager for the Illinois Central, who is deeply interested in the development of the south, which interest has been mani fested upon more than one occasion to the substantial benefit of this commu- nifty. In many respects the trip is looked upon by the officials of the Chamber of Commerce and others as one of the most convincing indications of a renewed in- terest in the south on the part of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

George Burkett policeman, whom Isa- dore Shapiro sought to have discharged from the Birmingham police force on the grounds of insolence, incompetence, brutality and assault and battery. which grew out of the policeman arresting Shapiro for alleged blockading of the sidewalk was yesterday acquitted of the charge by the city commission.
 A reprimand was delivered to the off cer, however, for a certain phase of his treatment of the prisoner. The hearing of the evidence in the Shapiro case Sat urday afternoon attracted an extremely large crowd and had aroused interest throughout the city. Shapiro was fined in police court previous to the police mans hearing on the charge brought against him by the policeman for block ading the sidewalk in front of the Steele Smith wall disaster on Second avenue.
 Finding of Commission
 The finding of the commission on the evidence submitted was as follows:
 ..The City of Birmingham vs. George
 Burkett, officer:
 '"rhe preponderance of the evidence in this case showed that the arrested party was lettering on the sidewalks and that he was requested to move on by Officer George Burkett This he refused to do. using offensive language to the officer. and the officer told him that he would not argue the matter with him. but un- less he moved on he would put him un- der arrest and carry him to prison. The accused party not moving on, the off, cer took him by the arm and carried him short distance towards the prison and the evidence tended to show that the accused party told him that he would go to prison without being held. The evidence also showed that shortly there- after. but not soon enough, the officer turned the accused party loose and they proceeded to prison
 Tt is the opinion of the commission that the arresting officer was justified in taking hold of the accused party, as he had stated that he would not move on. but the evidence further showed thai the officer held him too long after ht had signified his willingness to go ts prison.
 "The commission, after a conference decided that the officer was entitled ts an acquittal, but that he should have released the prisoner az soon as the lattel signified his willingness to go to thu prison without being held.
 Lane Reprimands Burkett The commissioner of public justic, 1 has made known to the officer that h.
 was acquitted, but said commissioner ha
 rerrimanded the officer for not turnini the complainant loose soon enough afte the latter had signified his willingness to proceed without compulsion, and sait commissioner having ingtructed the off
 cer to use only % much force as nAl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

be necessary to effect an arrest. but to always be as kind and considerate to prisoners as he can consistently do.
 s.Furthermore in view of testimony of others that this officers demeanor to- wards them was unduly rough in trying to be diligent. the commissioner cautioned the officer about this and gave him to understand that 1t was his duty to be civil and courteous in every case whore word or suggestion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
rhex Are 7o Years leid

For some time past my wife and my. self were troubled with kidney trouble writes T. B. Carpenter. Harrisburg. Pa. eve suffered rheumatic pains all through the body. The first few doses ot iey Kidney Pills relieved us. Aft
 v teknr five bottles between us we are sr :irely cured. Although we are soth Ia the seventies we are as vigor- ous we were 30 years ago foies Kicpcy Pills stop sleep disturbing piad- der akness. backache. rheumetism' dtzxipess. swollen totnts and sore mus tjes sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04

 Representative Green of Dallas county. Milton Fies of Sipsey and Judge w. E. Fort.
 Programme for Today
 The programme for today will be as follows:
 Health for the community:
 Chairman, Dr. R. M Cunningham. city health officer. Birmingham. (b minutes).
 9:30 a. m.--(a) Ideals of LeGisla- tion." u5 minutes). E. P. Hogan. Jeff terson county. (b) "Anti-T Tuberculosis Laws" u5 minutes), the Rev. George Raves. ssc- retary Alabama Anti-Tuberculosil league. Discussion tlS minutes). pr. Y. R Yarbrough. Auburn. (c) Home versus Sanatorium Treat ment of Tuberculosis" u6 minutes) pr. E. M. Mason. Birmingham. Discussion f10 minutes), pr. B. L Wyman. Birmingham. l (d) "Housing Laws and Tubercu' (ContiaueA sn Page Tsn.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
PASSENGER TRAFFIC. .OFF|C|ALSOF THEL. C.| WILL BE HERE TODAY. Thirty-Five Representatives to Inform Themselves of Conditions in South :. WILL BE SHOWN
 ENTIRE DISTRICT To Look Over Hotels, Residence Sec tions and Industrial Operations.
 Will Leave for New Or
 leans Tonight

A party of 35 of the highest officials of the Illinois Central railroad passen- ger traffic department will arrive in o'clock. They are visiting the prin- cipal cities of the south to gather information so as to be more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
FACE COVERED
 WITH PIMPLES {
 ALL HER LIFE
But Miss Ayres Got ~Beautlful Cen | plsxion" at Cost of Only o7.oo

But Miss Ayres Got ~UeautAful Cen.
 plsxion" at Cost of Only o7.oo
 Nov. 2s. 1s14:--~All my fife my fafco was covered completely with a mass lo1 pimples. blackhsads and blotcheA ', spent a lot of money on numercus reuz&3 ediss and treatments without suoce4< and no relief at all. tried % many things that I was afraid my case cou1 not be cured. Rssinol' Ointment anG' Rssinol Soap seemed to do mo rood right from the first used two 5aro oe Resinol Ointment and some &eetnoe Soap. the total cost being only o1oo. and this completely cured my oaeA l9y skin 10 without blemtsh and au tho. posssssor of beautiful eomp1oziQn.s (sigued) NAbsll Ayres. otono Uoun- tatp. VA. Bvery 6ruggtot eellD 3ooln4N Soap and Resinol ointpone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
Committee to Meet Here Again

The joint legislative committee on judi cial reform. of which w. c. Davis is chairman. will hold another session in Bir- mingham commencing wednesday. May 5 The committee is seeking further informa- ton and suggestions on judicial reforms and the proposed workmsn'u compen- sation act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04
Marriage Liecense

The following marriage license was recorded yesterday in the office of the probate judge:
 Franciscum Russe. Bessemer' to Ja- seppa Intognia,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-04


 officials of one of the largest and most important trunk lines entering Birming- ham.
 Breakfast in Cars
 The party upon arrival here will break fast in the private cars being used and about o'clock will gather at the Ilii- nois Central passenger offices in the Brown-M Marx building. R. Anderson. dis trict passenger agent, with offices here; E. F. Stovall, general agent for the Illi- nois Central, and many well known cit izens will join the visitors. They will have automobiles furnished by the Cham Der of Commerce, in which trip will be taken to Norwood, where the twin (Contiuue6 on Page Niael