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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
WONDERS OF THE
ZONE AT EXPOSITION
BY KIRK WHITE

Visitors to an exposition as a rule af.
ter having viewed the more dignified
displays turn to the amusement section
of any fair. Chicago had its Midway,
st. Louis its Pike and San Francisco has
its Zone, which represents an outlay of
$l4,OoO,OOO and has already provided
amusement for thousands. This aggrega-
ton of shows runs from the dignified
and instructive "Creation' which is
really the first chapter Of Genesis re.
produced in a mar '.cr that shows how
the world was created, to the 40 camp
where are depicted the scenes of early
days in California. Both of these shows
have been well staged
1t would perhaps be better to take
the reader up one side of the Zone and
down the other, giving briefly sketch
of the more important shows.
The first attraction is the Carroussel
with its many colored animals on which
young and old ride. Next is the Crazy
House, full of funny capers; then the
Mexican Village, with its gay colored
hangings it's garden and fascinating
senoritas; from here we 90 to Alligator
Joe s Farm where we see many Of the
denizens Of the southland Next is the
Underground Chinatown, which shows
with accuracy this section of San Fran
cisco as it was before the fire. Here we
see the Chinaman with his fan tan Law
out, his opium pipe and his theatre,
with it's wierd and plaintive music.
Next comes Toyland, with its many
shows for young and old. Then there
is the Battle of Gettysburg and the
Evolution Of the Dreadnaught; each Of
these is instructive as we'll as entertain
ing. The cost Of these two productions
is over $35O,OOO.
The Hawaiian Village and the Home
of the Samoan are in line as we come
to the Horoscope, gigantic steel arm
to the end Of which is attached an OBJ
servation car. This revolves and grad
ually attains great heighth, giving a
magnificent view of San Francisco, the
Golden Gate and the surrounding coun-
try. Next is Mysterious Asia, where the
Turkish dancers and the sword whirlers
hold forth. This brings us to the end
of the street and we cross to the other
side. The first object which attracts
the eye is the Yellowstone Park con
cession, where Old Faithful, the famous
geyser, may be seen at work sending
up thousands of gallons of water every
minute.
There is the Russian Theatre and
then the 1O1 Ranch with its wild west
show, its cow girls and dashing bron-
cho busters; Australia with it's won
derful whipman who perform most re-
markable feats with their short stock
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11

and long lash whips. Then comes the
Old Plantation with it's old time darkies
playing and singing the plaintive tunes
Of the Sunny South. FINLAND, where
moving pictures are taken is next to
Japan beautiful, where dainty geisha
girls serve tea while their sturdy
brothers demonstrate the mode of
wrestling employed in the land Of the
cherry blossom. The Baby Incubators,
with their tiny mites of humanity each
struggling to grow to man or woman
! hood while white CARRIED nurses watch
over them every minute of the day.
Then there is the Irish village with
! its pretty colleens who have all kissed
the Blarney stone which is at the top
of the turret of the castle. Next comes
tho 40 Camp with its dance halls, it's
miners CARRIED as in the days of Mark
Twain and Brete Harte, its sluicing
ground where one may pan for real
gold nuggets. Then the Dayton flood
realistically showing that terrible dis.
aster which shocked the world.
Creation the marvellous production
showing how the world was made and
the Panama canal are the two features
of the Zone. Space will not permit de-
scriptions of these attractions as thew
are too large and far reaching. Creation
like the Panama canal, is instructive as
well as entertaining. Captain Scott s
trip to the South Pole is another of
the wonders of the amusement lane
and shows how this gallant explorer
made his way to the pole. There are
many other attractions such as shoot
ing galleries, Bowls Of Joy, Candy Floss
Booths, ''Hot Dog stands, etc.
Taking it all in all, we find that the
ZcAe has improved much on the old
fashioned shows that we saw years
ago and many Of the concessions are Of |
such character as to be lessons for the |
mind Of the youth or the grandfather.
The dedication Of the Japanses
building and exhibit palaces took place
on February oath, and was notable
event. The japanese orators pledged |
their country's friendship to the Uni
ted States and the main Nipponese
speakers delivered one Of the best ora.
tons SO far given at the Exposition.
The postponement of the Vanderbilt
Cup Race was due to the faulty condi-
ton of the track, which at best is the
most dangerous course ever selected for
this classic. The course has four bad
spots, two of them being right angle
turns. There is no doubt that had not
the race been put over until March 6,
someone would have been killed
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
MILLION DOLLAR sw1NDLE

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. PA million
dollar swindle is charged against Off
GERS and statesmen of the now defunct
United States Cashier company, of this
city, in an indictment returned against
them by the federal grand jury here
today. The indictment charges con-
spiracy and misuse of the mails on the
part of Frank Menefee, F. NJ. Lemonn,
o. E. Gernert, B. F. Bonnewell, H. NJ
Todd, Joseph Hunter, o. L. Hopson, P
E. Muraine, Oscar A. Campbell and
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
BANKERS SENTENCED TO
THE FEDERAL. PRISON

Five years in federal prison was the
sentence imposed this morning by
Judge F. s. Dietrich, on w. G. Simp-
son and s. D. Simpson, president and
cashier respectively of the defunct
american National bank of Caldwell.
The former bank officials were found
guilty by jury Of issuing and putting
INTO circulation a false certificate Of
deposit for $500. The sentence i'm.
posed was the minimum allowed by
law. 1t has been announced that the
case will be appealed and the attor.
neys for the defendants gave notice
to the court that the $4,000 bond re-.
CURED would be furnished within a day
or two.
Entering the court room with their
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11

LIARS


They are mainly great takers,
And oftentimes knockers,
When ever they we little to talk much
about;
Oftimes deal in hearsay;
just add in their own way
A few little words to help old gossip
out.
They do this, not thinking
Of what they are Drinking,
Till gossip has tangled them too in
its web,
But how quick denying,
The words they We been crying,
On grounds of contention they turn
out as rebs.
No matter where talking,
Or who is then baking
A false accusation they've come up
against;
Liars join right in gladly;
And feel with them sadly;
By this means liars feel that their
refuge is fenced
We noticed thank goodness!
That folks trace their shrewdness,
While freeing themselves from the
false web liars wove;
Then how quickly gossip,
Will put on tho forcup,
To pinch liars like bitten, and throw
them, by jove.
When once, liars have stumbled,
Their pathway is jumbled;
They are well known and tripped up
whatever they try.
Alas! | am not crazy,
Unless l go crazy,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
Public Sale
We will sell at the w. C. Sollenbereer
farm II miles east Of Blackfoot, Idaho, to
the highest bidder, on
FRIDAY, MARCH IL, 1915
IL o'clock, Rain or Shine:
18-HORSES-18

pure bred Percheron stallion black years DID, weight
looo; gray mare years old, weight 400; gray fy
years od weight 13OO driving mare, years DID, weight
l2oO; yearling colts dappe gray mare years old
weight lo5o black mare years DID, weight 140O black
mare years DID, weight 1900; pair buckskin mares
and years Old weight $500; black geldng years old
weight lIOO bay mare, years DID, weight 1OOO buck
SKIN mare years old, weight 1000; yearlng stud colt
weight 100.
9-CATTLE-9
Durham cow, years old, fresh in May; Jersey cow
years old, fresh;l Jersey COW, years old, milking;
Jersey years old mlking Durham hefer years old;
: yeari1ng heifers, yearlng steer bull calf.
2o-BROOD SOWS-25 All pure bred Duroc Jerseys.
1000 pounds California Club seed wheat 1000 pounds
Hawley seed wheat 1900 pounds seed peas.
FARM MACHINERY
Deenng mower, Mccormick rake, gang pillow, John
Deere; sulkey pillow, Moline; potato planter, potato
digger.
FREE LUNCH
IERMS-Eght months time with approved security
or per cent discount for cash on sums over $4,000
w. C. SOLLENBERGER
II. G. TAYLOR, Owners.
p. NJ KENNEDY, Auctioneer, S. L. REECE, Clerk.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11

attorneys, former Governor James H,
Hawley and c. H. Lingenfelter, the
Simpson brothers evinced considerable
nervousness. When asked by Judge
Dietrich if they had any legal reason
why sentence should not be pro-
nounced, w. G. Simpson said: 81 am
not guilty, your honor, Of any offense
whatever. S. D. Simpson followed
him stating, "Neither am 10
Judge Dietrich then informed them
that he could not do otherwise than
act under the verdict of the jury, and
Immediately imposed the minimum SEN
tence. = Capital News.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
Notice
TO ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF BLACKFOOT.

Notice is hereby given
that all electors who did
not vote at the last city cleo
ton will have to register be-
fore they can vote at the city
election to be held in the
city of Blackfoot, Idaho, on
the 9th day of April, 1915.
The books will be open for
registration from February
81, 1915, up to 9 o'clock p. m.
March 81, 1915. All regis
tration must be made with
the city clerk at the Black
foot Mercantile company
store between the hours of 9
a. IN. and 6 p. m., and will
close at 8 p. m. on the 9th
day Of March, 1915.
OSCAR L. RIDER,
Clerk, City of Blackfoot.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
A Specific Against Colds.

eff there is such thing as speci-
fic against colds, it is to be found in
the sleeping porch or the open bed
room. Next to that comes the cold
sponge bath in the morning." says the
Youths Companion. Be as careful as
you can you will occasionally take cold
and when you do you will find Cham
berlain s Cough Remedy a great help
in enabling you to get rid of it. Try it.
Obtainable everywhere. For sale by all
dealers.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
HAVE YOU NAMED YOUR FARM?

The movement to have every Ameli-
can farmer select name for his farm
and use the name as trade ntr<, is
meeting with great success in some
parts of the country. MANY of our OK
.la.ges have Published lists Of the
names selected for the farms of their
neighborhoods, the publication acting
as sort of patent or copyright. 1t
has been said by some unthinking per-
sons that the plan is not American, but
a little reflection will convince anyone
that the point is not we'll taken. Wash
ington called his home "Mt. Vernon,
his place Monticello and any school
boy can give you a dozen other in
stances.
So name your farm and put the name
out where everyone can see it. Make
il 4 trade mark A well known, sid-
vert;Sed trade mark is worth thousands
of dollars to the owner. Your farm and
its products are your stock in trade.
Name them and you have added real
hard cash value to everything you sell.
Choose a name well suited to surround
ings, name that will tell in its very
sound some of the characteristics of
your business home; then come to us
and have letterheads made for your cor
respOndence with the name of your
farm on them and your name and your
wife's name and your postoffice ad-
dress beneath. Of course you want your
wife's name on your stationery. She
is your partner and the best and the
truest, and the hardest working, and
the most interested party in the whole
concern. Once you were glad to get the
chance to endow her with all your
worldly goods, now make your promise
real. Here s how your letter head might
look:
EAST VIEW FARM
James and Mary Smith,
Proprietors.
Columbus Station, Ohio,
Tomkins County, R. F. d. No. 6
If you like you can have a slogan,
or motto or stock phrase under the
farm name like this: -
=, SHADY ACRES
Poultry, Eggs, Butter, Cream, Cheese
"BEST BY TEST''
J. and M. Smith, Managers,
Tomkins County
Columbus Station, Ohio.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11

At Wilmersdorf, a surburb of Berlin,
where no arrangements have been
made for the sale of potatoes by the
the people were hard hit.
The minister of public works has
provided freight cars with which a
supply of potatoes may be brought in
quickly to Berlin.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
EAST VIEW FARM
James and Mary Smith,
Proprietors.
Columbus Station, Ohio,
Tomkins County, R. F. D. No. 6

If you like you can have slogan,
or motto or stock phrase under the
farm name like this: ~.
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Weekly journal-miner., 1915-09-01
PEACE SHOULD BE REAL.

The demand for peace becoming louder there Not Nor will there be until the issues among been determined Or peace patched up before such will be premature and than prelude another
 the world the of this is peace well established that will endure for generations But any price, that it be immediate would afford guarantee against resumption at the first convenient
 The humanitarian aspect Of the various projects for immediate peace highly pausbe but may well be doubted whether umanitariansm would thereby be truly served This not accident To say that accident superficial and nposophca Its have been fomentng many years They only human such ambition, pride hate patrosm but also undoubtedly and farreachng Occasons the real provokers underlying material conditions
 In larger sense; therefore, well might be that jealous pacist wlo should the power luck stop the impose immediate peace would the long deserve the gratitude of mankind
 During civil few conscientious per mortified the slaughter and the that earnestly deavored end the conflict before the decision had been reached covering the great issues stake But Lincoln, who emf neny humanitarian statesman persisted the fighting because he knew what divided United would for the future
 He would stay his hand he would halt the armies and the awful price did not stagger him.
 The weakness of appalled, by the terrible operate bring peace suddenly and he might be credited to kind the savior Europe might be that he would be such if of him. all the sacrifices became naught and the tragedy would require be repeated after interval long would his fame resemble Lncon that of conspicuous peaceaanypce who would have let the union be disrupted in order thousands of lives?
 There disgisng the facts Germany will either be crush ed the Germans will control only the affairs of Europe but will impose their will upon the peoples the world What Aexan der dreamed Germany will accomplish later, if she this half peace made by those who hor rted at the destruction being wrought European bateed
 Should Germany win decsvely, and side the other must win the will be fought all again with ribe weapons than the world knows today she would impose practical disarmament the of the world and her egons equipped with all of the methods of slaughter would be as supreme the world the egons in all of lands about the Mediterranean, thousand years ago.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-09-01
MARKET VARIES
 ACCORDING TO CLASS
Special Correspondence.)

KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS, August 26-Cattle selling above $S declined 10 and 25 cents last week, but steers under that price sold steady to firm.
 Cows and heifers were strong all week. Today the supply is 15,0Oo cattle, and the market on killing grades Is steady to 10 lower, stock CTS and feeders strong. The supply today is below expectations, but it illustrates the independence of the Kansas cattlemen, who will not ship until the market is good, because they have plenty of feed to keep their cat tie indefinitely. Not only is grass extra good i'll Kansas, but there is an immense crop of forage of all kinds, and corn crop prospects are improving daily, and big crop is practically assured
 White face panhandle calves are selling up to $S50, middle grades at $7.5O to $8. veal calves $8 to $1025. wet COWS to country buyers at S5.25 to $625. breeding heifers and COWS $6.50 to S.60, yearling steers and twos $7 to $S, feeding steers SIPS to $7.75, a few up to $S25. Vari- ous shipments of Idaho and Oregon cattle have been here in the last week. three loads Oregon experiment station cattle here last Tuesday at $8.80, 1897 pounds average, train of Idahos which included steers at &.35 to $.85, and cows at $625 to S675. five cars of Stanfield steers. 1226 pounds. at S8 Six loads of the Stanfield cattle are here today, in cluding steers at S790. 1.244 pounds average, and COWS at S5.25 to $6.65.
 Sheep and lamb receipts today arc l1000 head, market 10 to Is higher All the good lambs sold at $50 to $500, including eight cars Austin Brothers. from Altamont. Wyoming. at $500, Is cars Utahs at $8.50, feed ing lambs at $S.1O. breeding ewes S6, nine cars Arizona lambs, end of the season shipments. fat at $S.10 to S8.30 feeders. $7.85 to SS. Demand for feeders is exceptionally heavy, 1 nine loads of Nevada yearlings going out last week at $7. and lambs find i ing ready sale at, S8 to SS.10- best young brecdin gcwes $6.50 to SIPS. | Commission men expect feeders to continue strong. as there is almost an unlimited demand for them.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-09-01
HILLS AND ROCKS
 NOTHING FOR JONES' CAR
(From Sundays Daily. )

Judge F. o. Smith stands aghast at wonders and the marvellous tasks performed by the Ford. He, A. L. Jones and A. M. Boss returned from fishing trip in the Mogollons yes terday.
 They made the trip in Jones' Ford and they were not on the road dur ing part of the journey. The jurist tells the following, and also says that the trip was a dry one: "In Yavapai county the roads were good wherever we went and continued to be good until we reached Coco nino county. There the main roads were fairly good, but the others were not. To get to our destination at the head of Clear creek we found that there was no road at all. Jones drove his Ford three miles over hills and rocks, and when we returned yes terday it seemed to go better than when we started. On reaching the rim of the canyon above Clear creek we stopped, leaving the machine and packing our food. tent and tackle to the bottom of the canyon. The trout were plentiful and of an excellent variety and we had all the fishing that we cared for"
 The judge while away started grow ing beard but needless to say he shaved it off before returning to the city, leaving what might be called a The life of this will be very short, according to Judge Smith
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-09-01
DO YOU KNOW OF A BLIND BABY
 IN ARIZONA?
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

In May, 1912. the State Board of Education of Arizona was given pow CT to provide for the suitable care, maintenance and instruction of babies and children under school age resid- ing in this State, and to pay $1 per day for this care contracting with any institution within or without the State furnishing facilities for such care.
 This bill was signed by Governor George w. P. Hunt during the sec ond session of the first legislature.
 The Arthur Home for blind babies, Summit, N. J., Is the only institution in the whole United States that will take any blind baby from any State and give it proper physical care, and mental training until it is the proper age to enter the State institutions provided for the blind.
 Fourteen States are already repre- scented and there is one little boy there in the Arthur Home from Cuba, 40 blind children being the to- tai number, and the same number have been graduated.
 If you know of blind baby or have one write promptly to Mrs. Gym thia Westover Alden, 96 Fifth ave nuc, New York City, founder of the Sunshine Blind Baby Institutions, and she will give you all informa- ton.
 Why are not the Arizona blind babies in the Arthur Home?
 Mrs. Alden maintains that the pub lie has no right to assume that be- cause a baby is blind that it has no brains. Her ten years work for the baby blind has demonstrated that the blind should be cared for from the day they are blinded. One should not wait until they are of school age when blind children in the past have been eligible to State institutions. She declares that the blind become feeble-minded from lack of care-not from lack of brains, and if the chil- dren are given attention from the day of. blindness, few, if any, will be refused at the State schools when at the age of 8, because of being too backward or feeble-minded to take advantage of the training there prepared for them.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-09-01
RUNS LONG RACE;
 TIME CHANGES PACE
(From Thnrsdayls DaiIyO

(From Thursday's Daiiy.)
 Arrivals from Jerome yesterday stated the United Verde Company has set date for banking the fire of its old shelter, and after Septem- Der 1, this historical plant would pass into memory. The old gives way to the new, and henceforth Clarkdale will be the reduction center of the big mine.
 This shelter has had remarkable career, and was first established over 30 years ago, when the United Verde was in its infant rating, and its primitive plant was rated as ahead of its productive ability in so far as smelting principles of an advanced stage were to be considered. Around the old familiar works again will the scene be shifted, to recall the day when the Wade Hampton and Eureka were slumbering in their stiffness only to be awakened when human fore sight solved one of the biggest hid den treasures the world has ever known.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-09-01
RUFF AT LIBERTY.

The release parole of Abraham Rue probably brings close of the criminal United States Sentenced fourteen San Quentin pson Ruef served only about half of his but probable that ends of justice have been by the abbreviated and that harm will society by of his release
 Rlef the product system, mprison- he paid the penalty for the of others besides himself Graft and recognized incident the government of San Francisco the days when he power Had he failed graft he would have lost his power the day, Rue only took his"
 There nothing novel startling in the lesson of Ruef When the people any community indifferent honesty the who them they have dishonest There number of Rues who only await the opportunity duplicate his of Eternal vigilance the part of the governed the requisite the repetition of the shameful system of which Rue the type.