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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-01-08
MISS MAY WHEELER VEST

Miss Vest, a granddaughter OF the
late Senator Vest OF Missouri, 10 one
of thls winters debutantes In Wash.
Inaton society.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-28

A child may remain dependent"
until he is q years Of age, although
he may have been earning his own
living and contributing to the sup
port Of the probation officer to whom
he is parOled for a half dozen years
or more.
The juvenile court is an interesting
study 1 am glad that prominent
women are urging an insight into it.
-EIfreda Benjamin.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-28


shall determine designate one or
more of their number, whose duty it
shall be to hear all cases coming
under this act.
1t will thus be seen that the circuit
judge or judges cannot delegate their
duties under this act to outsiders.
While the idea of a certain degree
of privacy at hearings is commend
able, is it not possible to OverdO this
and thus deprive a girl of means Of
defense?
1 cannot agree with Judge Pinck-
ney in his statement in the juvenile
court report for 1913, viz: ga wOm-
an Judge, a woman stenOgrapher,
woman probation officer are an
ideal group before whom the way
ward girl may unburden her soul and
look for sympathetic aid and justice
under the law"
am wondering where the girls
witnesses come in. In every court OF
Justice the witnesses should be an
important factor. Suppose the girl
is innocent. She needs character
and other witnesses.
1 object to that portion Of Sec. 5,
which reads: Every defendant who
shall be duly summoned shall be held
to appear and answer, either in writ
ing or orally, in open court on the
return day of the summons, or il
such summons shall be served less
than one day prior to the return day
then on the following day.
It will be seen that child can be
brought into court on the day follow
ing the service of summons. What
opportunity has he or she to make a
defense in so short a time? The law
gives an institution ten days in which
to defend itself against the return of
a child to its parents. Then, too, the
child and it's parents do not know the
nature of the charge, except that it
is dependency" or delinquency" as
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-28

"OAAAC4 al VI 654llE5 al lllSlS5lL 4l1LO IL
.-Elfreda Benjamin.
ANSWER TO JUDGE ALVIN M.
DOUGLAS.-On Saturday, Aug. q,
The Day Book printed an article by
Judge Alvin NJ. Douglas of Birming-
ham, Ala, protesting against the at
titude displayed by the Tribune for
the lynching Of Frank. I do not de-
sire to criticize a man of the standing
Of Judge Alvin M. Douglas for writ
ing the article, nor do I intend to.
Judge Douglas did what was only
right for him to do; he defended the
honor and dignity of his people, who
were undoubtedly somewhat misrep-
resented by the Tribune in it's edi-
t6rial. But we of the north must re-
member that Judge Douglas is a
sOutherner and, feeling deeply
grieVed over the attack made on his
people and full of that sensitive spirit
characteristic of the south, burst out
in a loud and compassioned cry of
defense.
Taking the judges own statements,
however, let US analyze them.
He says, speaking of Gov. Slayton:
cit was the rough and lawless ele-
ment that would do violence to the
governor" We remember that at
the time the mob surrounded the gov
ernor's house the militia was called
upon to guard it. Mind you! It re-
quired the militia to guard the house;
an ordinary police force was INSULT
cient. That meant the mob was very
great, undoubtedly majority of the
people. Furthermore, the mob was
made up, according to reliable re-
ports, of doctors, lawyers, profession
al men of all sorts, business men,
and last, but not least, the mayor Of
Atlanta even verbally attacked the
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
DEATH OF E.. w.
BERGMAN JR.

Last Sunday morning this community
was shocked to hear of the sudden and
unexpected death Of Charles w. Berry
man Jr., one of its most progressive and
prosperous merchants. Although his
health has been failing for year or
more, his illness was not considered
serious, and for a week before the final
summons he was apparently more ro-
bust and cheerful than nc has been for
some time.
Saturday afternoon in his place Of
business he was unusually jolly, and
was in the same frame of mind when he
closed his place Of business and re-
paired to his home. About 1880, in
the best of spirits, he and his wife re-
tired and both were soon asleep About
$3.50 Mrs. Bergman was awakened by
hearing her husband in the bath room
cropping around to find the button to
turn on the electric light. She arose
and after turning on the light for him
returned to bed He was soon back in
bed and sleeping again. About 4:25
she was again aroused by his breathing
very heavy, and making choking or
gasping noise. She turned on the light
and found her husband lying on his
back evidently unconscious and speech
less. She Immediately summoned Dr.
Patrie, but when he arrived Mr.. Berry
man was dead.
Deceased was of generous and ge-
Nal disposition and his many friends
regret his untimely death, and sincerely
condole with his wife and relatives in
their loss of devoted husband, son
and brother. He was the eldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bergman Sr..
and besides his parents, two brothers
and three sisters mourn his death To
his venerable parents who have raised
three sons and three daughters to man
hood and womanhood without ever be-
fore receiving a visit from the grim
reaper, the loss of their first born is
unusually hard on them, and this com
munity that has known them so long
and favorably, sincerely sympathize
with them.
Deceased was born in Corinne, Utah.
80 years ago, and came to Black foot
with his parents when about 3 years of
age, and has ever since made this city
his home. About five years ago, after
following the vocation Of commercial
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
MACKAY MURDER MYS-
Terry AT LAST SOLVED

stories lead the officers to believe that
something was wrong, with the result
that about two months ago the case was
put in the hands of the Revelare Inter
national Secret Service Of Salt Lake
City. Mr.. May, chief Of the service,
personally took up tne case, with the
result that the alleged witnesses are
now in custody. Two of the principal
witnesses, Maggie Jensen and Fred
Sutherland We're arrested at Ogden. It
seems that the couple have reformed
and taken up small ranch near Ogden,
to which they will be allowed to re-
turn after the trial. At the time of
the inquest these witnesses stated that
the deceased had walked from the
house and was not drugged at the time
Mr.. May states that they made this
statement, being threatened with death
by the Conway woman if they told their
knowledge of the crime. He states that
when the two witnesses were, con
fronted with the facts that have been
secured, that they readily told the story
of how the Conway woman had commit
ted the crime. The stomach of the de-
ceased was secured and an examination
made disclosed the presence of poison
Mr.. May states that in confession
made by one of the witnesses that the
Conway woman had boasted of the fact
that she destroyed the poison and hid
the bottles where the officers would not
find them. The first witness arrested
i'll connection with the case was Carl
Welker, who was arrested by Mr.. May
i'll Salmon, on the 22nd. From Salmon
he was taken to Challis where he is in
Jail.
/ Ben Toy, a Chinese cook, who was
employed at the big House, at the
time of the alleged murder, has also
been arrested in Pocatello, and is said
to have given some startling evidence
on the case. Mr.. May states that
another witness, Regan by name, made
a statement to him Sunday evening
which alone will convict the Conway
woman. This death has remained a
mystery for the past two years, and
much credit is due to Solon B. Clark,
prosecuting attorney. and to Sheriff
! Huntington who assisted Mr.. May in
/. Asakily the arrests,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
SAD NEWS FROM HOME.

Last Monday Mr.. Aleck Younie re-
ceived letter from home bearing the
sad news of the death of his sister, in
Quebec, Canada. She retired to bed
apparently in good health and spirits,
and in the morning was found lifeless.
Deceased was the only unmarried of
four sisters, and was 81 years of age.
Heart failure was the cause of DEATH
About three weeks ago Mr.. Younie
was notified of the death of brother
in-law, who was also victim of the
same disease, and died in the same
manner and place as his sister did. He
also was about 81 years of age The
loss of his two relatives in so short a
time has been a hard blow on Mr..
lounie, who seems to feel his bereave-
ment very keenly.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
A FORTUNATE RUNAWAY

Last Sunday evening as Mrs. }. II.
Pcrdue was returning home from sun.
day school with her two children. Il
motorcycle frightened her tenn into a
runaway. Mrs. perdue was thrown
violently to the ground and the two
children remained with the rig, which
was taken on a homeward course by the
horses who passed the Perdue place and
were brought to a standstill on the
a. w. Thompson place When passing
their home the two children jumped
from the rig without injury, and the
team was only slightly damaged. Mrs
Perdue's injuries are not serious.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
ANOTHER POWER SITE.

Councilman Younie, this week became
'he proud possessor of the plat of a
power site for the City of Black foot, a
proposition that he has long and
earnestly sought. He was given this
plat by n. n. Holm, the civil engineer
of Shelley, and the proposed dam site
is located on the Snake river about
} miles above the engineers home town
Mr.. Holm states that the fall at this
point on the river will easily develop
1000 horse power, 1900 Of which will be
sufficient for Blackfoot for all ,pur-
poses, and that the town of Shelley will
take $50, and Basat 30. He also states
that the power from this site can be
brought to Blackfo for $l5O,000. Mr..
Younie seems to think very favorably
of Mr.. Holm's proposition and will
bring it before the eity council at it's
next meeting.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01

Sheriff W. K. Huntington of Custer
county and l.. S. May, chief of the
Revelare International Secret Service
of Salt Lake, arrived in Blackfoot at
II O'Clock Tuesday morning in custody
with the principal and witnesses Of the
Ed. j. White murder, which was COM
mitted September 22nd, 1913, in
Mackay.
The party consisted of Margaret Con-
way, alias Ray Moore, alias Virginia
Allen, who will be arraigned on the
charge Of first degree murder at Challis
where she was taken Tuesday by
Sheriff Huntington. The witnesses who
are similarly charged are Mamie Regan,
Maggie Jensen and Fred Sutherland.
Chief May remained in Blackfoot dur
ing the day completing some evidence
on the case and when interviewed
stated that the evidence that his service
had obtained was tn. most complete Of
any ease that he has handled in recent
years and although the murder was
committed nearly two years ago, and
it took some time to get into the facts
of the case, considering the secrecy that
had to be maintained. He is absolutely
positive that the Conway woman poi
soned White and that she will be found
guilty; completing his investigation here
Mr.. May left for Salt Lake City, his
headquarters, last evening.
Following is the story as told to us
by l.. s. May, president of the secret
service which has been conducting in
vestigations for the past two months.
He says that according to a statement
made by one of the witnesses, the Con-
way woman drugged White and when
he became unconscious, had him carried
from the house. The witness states that
the woman said, "For Gods sake get
him out of here before he dies.'' Ac-
cording to the statement made, he was
carried outside and deposited by a
nearby lumber yard, where he was
found the next morning. One of the
men states that when they carried him
out, his face had turned to deep pur-
pie and that strange gurgling sound
came from his throat. This witness
suggested calling doctor, but was told
that the fresh air would soon bring
the victim to his senses. The officers
at that point were not fully satisfied an
to the circumstances surrounding his
death, but until this time no trace of
fou, play had been discovered Sevcrai
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
traveller. he bought a grocery business
and became a permanent resident.

traveller, he bought a grocery business
and became a permanent resident.
Five or six years ago he married
Miss Hazel Burnett, of Governor, N. Y,
and although no children blessed their
union they seemed to be quite happy
and contented with each other.
Mr. Bergman Jr., was an enthusiastic
member of the Elks, under whose aus
piccs the funeral services were held
at his late home and was largely at
tended by his many friends in Black
foot, both fraternally and socially. The
funeral services were conducted by the
Idaho Falls Elk lodge, as the lodge in
Pocatello could not officiate on ac-
count Of the burial of one Of their own
members. Deceased s own lodge in Og-
den was represented by one member.
while Idaho Falls lodge sent twenty
five, and Pocatello six. The Episcopal
minister preached very impressive
ceremony at the house, while G. s. Car
ruthers. an officer of the Idaho Falls
Elk lodge, delivered the beautiful
Thanatopsis written by W. J. Bryan.
The floral offerings were both un-
usually generous and beautiful.
He was also a member of the local
automobile club whose members at
tended in body, and brought beauti-
full floral offerings.
There were thirty automobiles
in the funeral procession, five of which
were furnished gratis out of respect
and esteem for the deceased by the
Bills Garage Co. Another evidence Of
respect and esteem for the dead mer-
chant and his bereaved ones, was shown
by the business men who closed their
places of business during the services
and burial of their departed commercial
ciatn
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
CITIZENS HOLD
MASS MEETING

Last Monday night the Modern
Woodman band donated their services
to assist number of citizens, princi-
pally Democrats, to call non-partisan
mass meeting for the purpose Of nomi-
mating ticket for the city election
which takes place ON the 9th of April.
About sixty citizens, seven Of whom
were ladies, answered the call and as
sembled in the district court room,
where the convention was opened with
"Tipperary' and other popular musical
selections by the band.
Most all the leading Democrats and
Progressives of the city were actively
present, with the exception of Jack
Darcy, Jim Martin and DR.. Patrie,
who were as conspicuous by their alb
sence as were prominent Republicans
by their non attendance.
w. A. Beakley opened the meeting
and after stating that the prime object
of the call was non-partisan conven-
tion to select the very best men possible
to conduct the city government for the
ensuing year, regardless of party, reli-
gion or gender. He very highly praised
the present city administration for
their sincerity, ability, and integrity,
but said that they were not as perfect
as the Democratic non-partisan conven-
tion were looking for, and would at
tempt to select.
He then called for temporary chair
man when Jos. Carruth, the Democratic
silver-tongued orator of Blackfoot,
placed w. A. Lee in nomination amid
great applause, and that dignified and
popular Bull Moose of state renown,
was the unanimous choice of the con
vention for its presiding officer. After
Il brief and caustic feprimand OF past
city administrations Of both parties,
and the retarded growth of our city and
the tax burdened condition of it's dear
people whose property he alleged had
been subjected to confiscatory taxation,
he demanded secretary to perfect the
temporary organization.
S. l.. Reece placed in nomination
II. W. Vanderwood, but when that gen
tleman was found to have absconded
from the convention, l.. M. Capps, the
defeated Democratic candidate for
state treasurer at the late election
nominated T. j. johnson, who cheer
fully assumed the role of secretary.
The following committees were then
appointed:
Resolutions &C. V. Evans, w. A,
Beakley and N. F. Boyle.
Permanent organization and order Of
business-L. M. Capps, S. l.. Reece and
q. H. Brawley.
After five minute recess the com
mittee on order of business recon-.
mended that temporary organization be
made permanent and that the conven-
ton proceed to the election of city of
ficers.
The resolution committee produced
the following resolutions which were
handed to the secretary to read, but
which were returned to Mr.. Beakley
one of their compilers, to proclaim.
The ticket to be placed in the field
by this convention shall be known as
the Citizens Ticket
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01

the hest city government of which its
citizenship is capable.
We rejoice that Blackfoot has made
q steady growth and many improve
ments in past administrations.
We commend the city officials Of the
present and past administrations for
their earnest efforts for the public
good. We regret that they have made
mistakes, and that many of them have
been in connection with improvements
that should have been made with more
care and with a view to greater
permanence.
We believe that each administration
should do better than their predecessors
and that it is right for the people to
demand closer attention to public
matters as the town develops.
We hold that it is the duty of the in
dividual citizen to render closer coop
Grafton with the plans of the officers
than has been done, and that it is the
duty Of the officers to be alert and lead
in these matters.
We deplore the lack of organization
and efficiency Of the Blackfoot fire de-
partment and believe that the town will
have an efficient fire department when
it has mayor and city council who fill
the measure for municipal leadership.
| We favor municipal ownership of the
water supply and the electric lighting
plant when adequate systems can be
purchased or installed. We do not ap-
lprove Of macadamizing the streets until
water mains are laid for better water
system, and when any macadamizing is
done we want it to cover a large part
of the tOwn-nOt simply few blocks
We favor the extension of the sewer
| system to serve thickly settled parts of
the town as it becomes possible to do So
| We favor the annual "Clean- Day
and teaching the public to exercise care
throughout the year to keep all property
clean and sanitary as a public and pri
vate duty. So long as the individual
does not keep his own premises sanitary
and slightly, he will not deserve the ad.
vantages of macadan,ized streets, street
lamps, sewer and water systems, and we
favor considering individual and collec.
tive cleanliness and freedom from weed
pests when considering applications for
additional street lamps and for street or
other improvements to be made under
direction of the proper officers.
We favor maintaining the streets in
good condition, doing such repair as
seems necessary therefor, but doing
very little grading for the next year OF
two. We are opposed to the city buy
ing dirt where excavations are made
and we hereby pledge the nominees OF
our ticket to discontinue such practice
IF elected.
We favor closer supervision Of the
police force and more rigid require
ments of all officers in the performance
of the several duties enjoined upon
them by our ordinances.
We want our city officials to en-
courage all manner OF clean sports and
amusements in our city, from footraces
and fairs, to fourth f-July celebrations
but we do not approve of licensing
fakirs and carnival companies to take
possession of our streets and the means
of fire proteo tion, thereby increasing
fire risks, increasing the occasion and
opportunity for crime and thus injurine
the business of the local people fol-
paltry sums paid to the city foi
licenses. We hold that streets and
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
BINGHAM COUNTY MAN
INVENTS AN AIRSH1P

Mr.. w. T. Wilkins, who recently
moved from Shelley to Rockford,
visited us last Tuesday and showed us
patent he just received for an i'm
proved airship, that he has invented.
Mr.. wilkins ship resembles other ships
of the air, but it is much safer, as it
cannot be capsized, as the weight is all
at the bottom. TIE says that its con
struction cost about $4,000, and that he
has been offered $4,000 for the patent.
The Central Meat market is being re-
modelled this week, with a fresh coat
of paint and wall paper, which adds
greatly to the neatness and freshness Of
the market.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01
I PROTECT YOUR HOME

Do not delay, it may be your turn
next.
An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-01

The ticket to be placed in the field
by this convention shall be known as
the "Citizens Ticket
Its purpose shall be to give Blackfoot
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-21
NIGHT MESSAGES
 MAY NOW BE SENT

Effective February 1st, 1915, night messages may be filed at the cable office at any time during the day and will be transmitted when the line is free from other business but will not be delivered at destina- tion until the following morning.
 The charges will be based upon the ten word count and will be 75 per cent of the present day rate.
 A ten word message to Seattle will be $1.43 and 14 cents each ex- tra word oyer ten.
 No message will be handled for less than 25c.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-21
THE DEMOCRATS
 ID HOLD CAUCUS

Washington, D. C., Jan. 21-The house democrats will caucus on the 4th of February. Champ Clark will succeed himself as speaker of the house of representatives while Claude Kitchen will take the place of Underwood as floor leader, and tine latter will go to the senate.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-21
MUCH SUFFERING
 ACCOUNT COLD

AveZ2ano, Jan. 21-There has been a sudden change in the tenn perature in Italy, the weather hay ing turned bitterly cold after heavy snow fall. The homeless and destitute victims of the earthquake are suffering severely.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-21

Olympia Beer on draugnt at the Board of Trade This famous breW' both on draft and In bottles Is kept constantly fresh. This is the Board Df Trade Bar where the celebrated Rainier Beer is also kept in bot Hes tI
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-21
NUGGET MOVIES
Broadway, between 2nd and Bad O0en EveIv Night
--N

The American company presents W'nifred Greenwood in Where the Road Forks. "A modern drama in two parts.
 The Horse Thief.-A Key Stone comedy.
 The Princess presents Her Right to Happiness. "A good drama.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-21

Music by Mrs. Hal Johnston. We change pictures every other right.
 Commences at s D. m.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-21

FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO.
 Pebbleford and Gibson Rye. Bud weiser, Blue Ribbon and Pale Rain fer Beer at the Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-21
CRAB MEAT COOK TAILS

at The Pack Train Restaurant Service Q Ia carte.
The Holbrook news., 1915-01-01
VS MILITARISTS

The present world conditions give opportunity for the exercise of careful thought. We all want peace. but how to bring about universal peace that will be per manent is more of a problem than most of us had thought, be- fore the European war broke out.
 Many otherwise sensible and reasonable people seriously pro- pose that the United States in- sist on all nations laying down their arms and abolish their arm ies and navies. Failing in this, say they, let us join with one or two other nations and maintain sufficient force to dompel all others to keep the peace. This would seem to be a most extreme expression of militarlsm. An unreasoning pacifist is really an utterly thoughtless militarist.