The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-02-26
tered at the poofice at Blackfoot as second class matter
SOCRATES AND THE CITY COUNCIL

Socrates philosopher of the fourth century c., repre-
nted by Xenphon Zenfon having had conference with
Gaucon young of distinction who held important posi-
ton the government of Athens corresponding let say
cabinet office portfolio of the country to bring
it home chairman OF the cemetery committee or the sewer
committee the general improvement committee OF the city
eminent
Applying the event nearly the modern
ton there have been meeting which Glaucon made
address in which he promised great things understand if they
would but elect him renstae him Office and general terms
he had told his fellow citizens how he would them million
dollars and make the city rich by the wonderful application of his
genius To the problems of appears that he closed with
strong appeal honor him because he caved the honor
of representing hem and the crowd left the hall going home
the moving picture show via the post office and stand
Gaucon passed down the aisle and stopped shake hands with
Socrates and asked him what he thought of meaning the spiel
he had made
Now Glaucon made mistake by giving Socrates such
opening for just what the old wanted 1t happened
that several other persons of standing around
Socrates thubng their watch fob among them the mayor the
town. the president of the stake the superintendent OF the light
plant the pump from the works. the chairman of the
committee the receiver for defunct daily the village clerk
the Judge of the police reporter and booegge or two
and of curiosity they drew little closer to hear what reply
Socrates would make for he had reputation of hitting unspea
abycose to the truth.
Socrates beconed Gaucon and replied that ne was
much interested in the speech but make Glaucon
comfortable by saying ut plain Glaucon that you wish to
be honored you must benefit the state"
Gaucon tapped his knee with the of his derby and sad
Certainly"
"Then" said Socrates, Inform with what proceeding
will begin to benefit the state? Would be richer its revenues
were increased"
"That is least probable said Glaucon looking about at
the others who were all taking seats
Te me- then" said Socrates fom what the revenues OF
the state and what is their amount for have doubtless
considered order that any of them fall short you may make
up the deficiency and of them fail procure fresh
supplies" . ~
Gaucon "Thee matters must say have not considered
Socrates 'We then, tell at least the annual expenditure
of the state for you undoubtedly mean to retrench Whatever
superAuous in it,
Gaucon Indeed have yet had time to attention
that subject"
Socrates: "Then we will put off making the richer for
the present. for how far is possible for him who ignorant OF
its expenditures manage those maers Tell the resources
of the country by land and and that of enemies
Gaucon: BY ubter should not be able to tell you on the
moment and at the word"
Socrates: "Wel them if you have it written down. bring
it, for should be extremely glad to hear what it is
Gaucon: "But say the truth have yet written down
Socrates 1--WE will therefore put Oft considering war tor the
present."
Glaucon: You propose vast field for me, if will be
necessary for me to attend to such subjects"
Socrates Nevertheless cannot order his house prop
ery unless he ascertans all that requires and takes
DIV with everything needed But the city consists of more
than ten thousand homes and difficult provide for many
how it that you have tried to aid first of all
say that of your uncle for it stands need of hep!
Glaucon But would improve my unce house if he would
only be persuaded by me-"
Socrates Then when you persuade your uncle do
you expect make all the Ahenans together with uncle
Weld your arguments? Do you how dangerous it
for to speak undertake what he does under
stand IT, therefore, you desire gain esteem and reputation
your country endeavor succeed in gaining knowledge of
what you wish to do"
Glaucon had risen and backing away from his chair
when the night Waterman entered the that the back
filling of the had caved along the adjacent ally and
causing the walls of the lodge hall SETTLE and asked whether
he should keep track of the expense of rebuilding just hire
wormen and tell them their bills be paid of the
expense fund While the mayor telling him what he
thought would be the sentiments of the council they
upon it, the others filed and of them home via the
post office, for the train was in.