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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16

from Trego's own testimony when the
three county papers attempted to collect
the legal rate for the printing of the
late State and county tickets, which
Trego then testified did not come under
the legal rate. But later when he gets
the same class Of work from the city,
by the aid Of his intimidating newspa-
per and his legal assistants he is able
to exact from the city q compensation
which he denounced as excessive when
asked by the Aberdeen Times and
Shelley Pioneer.
After for years charging the city
$1.0O and $3.50 per inch for publishing
its legal notices, the editor Of the Re-
publican (the self-christened tax-saver)
sooner than condescend to have The
Optimist do the work for IS cents per
inch, offered to it without cost to the
"dear" taxpayers. But when the
council demanded Of him written con-
tract binding him to perform his gratis
labor Tricky Trego refused to sign it
and would substitute a contract to suit
himself, which the council unanimously
rejected, and gave the work to The OPP
timist on a written contract to do the
work cheaper than it has ever been done
in the past. Now comes Editor Trego
and Attorney Beakly (his special coun-
sell in the role Of city dictators at
tempting to coerce the city council into
appointing the Republican the official
organ Of the city. Will they succeede
If Attorney Beakley is trying to de-
clare invalid thesidewalk ordinance, and
he is as friendly to this paper as he
voluntarily declared he was, it would
have been more honorable and consist
'ent on his part to attack the ordinance
without protesting against its cost of
publication which he and everybody
else knows is the lowest the city ever
paid for such work.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
STARTS AUTO BY
WIRELESS SPARK

For the first time in the history of
the automobile it has been demonstrated
l. that q car can be started from a dis
lance by means of the wireless tele-
graph
This was proved at the Indiana state
fair, where the motor of model S3
Overland was started every five minutes
by wireless spark from the Overland
headquarters in Indianapolis, five miles
away.
A complete wireless outfit, consisting
Of motor generator, transformers, relays
and other paraphernalia, was installed
in the show windows Of the city sales
rooms. This was connected with an
aerial on the roof of the building and
by stepping the alternating current up
from 10 volts to 10000 volts the appar-
atus made it possible to send messages
300 miles.
The Overland car on exhibition at the
fair grounds was fitted up with re-
ceiving apparatus and the necessary
Automatic switches and relays for
throwing on and off the electric current
Of the starter and magnetic. An auto
matte switch was regulated SO as to al
low the car to run for forty-five seconds
after which the magnetic was cut off.
The operation of the car was repeated
at fve-minute intervals.
| One of the most interesting features
of the experiment was the fact that the
entire operation Of starting the ear was
accomplished without the aid of a hui
man hand. A time switch, installed in
the city, controlled the entire operation.
From the time Governor Ralston, of In
diana put the car in operation the first
time by touching a key at the sending
station until the last day Of the fair
the starting and stopping Of the car was
taken care of automatically.
That the Unique Overland exhibit al
the fair attracted more than the usua
attention wa. evidenced by the crowA
of visitors who watched for the crack
ling spark which was the signal for thu
ears motor to start going.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
Get Chicago Foot Specialists Ad,

foo b you and how to rmyyu foot uobls
atom t nhoe par nc yone knowab
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. James Boyle of Poca
tello, spent Wednesday in Blackfoot at
tending the Fair.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
Although he promised several months

Although he promised several months
ago to be decent in his personal organ,
last week Byrd Trego broke that prom
ise and published another Of his, charac-
teristic and mendacious articles that in
dinuates that the city council has again
"gone wrong" in not appointing his
sheet as their official organ. 1t is true.
The Republican was appointed the Off
cial paper ON the offer to do the city
publishing for nothing, for which he has
in the past been receiving $1.00 and
$50 per inch. But the council and
mayor deemed it necessary to bind him
by written contract drawn up by the
city attorney for the protection of the
city and which Mr.. Trego repeatedly
refused to sign. The Optimist bid Of
IS cents per inch was then considered
and upon its manager signing the city 8
contract the Optimist was made the
official paper of the city.
AT the last meeting of the city coun-
Gil Attorney Beakley appeared before
the council and protested the Optimist
bill for city publishing on the ground
that it was not the official paper and
therefore was illegal, as was the side
wall. ordinance published therein. Mr..
Beakley stated that he was friendly to
both papers and that he was not acting
as counsel for Mr.. Trego, as Mr.. Trego
has ellis Own" attorney in the person
of Attorney Hansbrough. He stated
that he was protesting the Optimist bill
on the ground that the paper was not
the legal paper of the city and its claim
should be held up, on the ground that
Mr.. Trego offered to do the work for
nothing He stated that he was pro-
testant as a citizen and taxpayer in the
interest of himself and the dear people
who were being wronged in paying 25
cents per inch for publishing when the
Republican offered to do the work for
nothing. As citizen and taxeater
when he was city attorney he never OBJ
jected to Trego receiving $1.00 and
$3.50 for the same work that the city
is now only paying The Optimist 25
cents per inch. He never appeared be-
fore the council short time ago when
Trego charged and received from the
city by the aid of ellis Attorney and
threat to sue the city, four times more
for printing the city ballot than he was
entitled to, and which the county at
torney and commissioners know was a
graft from their investigation and
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
SCHOOL NOTES


memorandum was drawn up and signers
were secured to the same:
"We the undersigned hereby agree
to form ourselves into Chautauqua as
ISOLATION for the purpose Of securing
for Blackfoot and vicinity a contract
with the Chautauqua circuit operating
in this State Chautauqua for the en-
suing season of 1916 and we each sew
orally hereby agree to use our best en-
deavors to secure sufficient subscribers
to enable us to obtain q contract with
this association. It is understood that
this agreement is not to be effective
until thirty or more representative and
leading citizens Of this community have
signed this agreement.
8. L. Reece, G.. v. Fisher, James Duck
worth, H. D. MacC osham, H. G. Tavey,
Nofear Davis, ]. R. Ryan, Neil F. Boyle,
Lewis C. lockwood, P. w. Powers, f.
A. Doud, Ralph w. Adair, w. D. Vim
cent, G. G. Christ, William A. Lee, N. J.
Thorstenberg, Luther Stromauist, r. L.
Archer, F. N. Parkinson, Alpha Bar
rette, E. C. Bernhisel, j. T. Carruth,
George Holbrook, G. F. Hansbrough, j
H. Anderson, G. A. Hoover, James g.
Bond, E. M. Hubbell, James B. Brokaw,
L. NJ. Caps, H. Henderson. J. G. Austin,
Fannie R. Kahn, Mrs. D. H. Biethan, T.
A. Hayes, Ernest Pearson, J. F. Lewis,
| Byrd Trego, l.. B. Dustin, Gregory
Jones, G. G. Haynes, Roy S. DeKay, G.
F. Hendrie, John w. Jones, H. B.
Curtis
| There will be final meeting at the
court house on Monday evening Septem-
Der Goth, at which time permanent Or
ganization will be formed and proposed
ATTRACTIONS discussed before the final
contract is signed. 1t is especially de-
sirous that all the above named people
attend this meeting and as many more
as are interested in this movement. All
realize the Importance of the Chaatau-
qua and we can have it if all will pull
together. Come out on Monday even
ling
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
Worth Their Weight in Gold.

81 have used Chamberlain s Tablets
and found them to be just as represent
ed, quick relief for headaches, dizzy
spells and other symptoms denoting a
torpid liver and disordered condition
of the digestive organs. They are worth
their weight in gold," writes Mis-.
Clara A. briggs, Elba, N. Y. Obtain
able everywhere. For sale by ali deal
ers.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
TO GO TO HIGHEST TRIBUNAL

The test case of Edward Crane from
this county decided by the Supreme
sosrt at 1~ise Saturday, in which the
sosrt upaell the drastic prohibition law
enacted by the legislature last winter,
is to be appealed to the Supreme court
Of the United States, it was announced
Sunday by Judge j. H. Forney, one of
the attorneys for Mr.. Crane.
Mr.. Crane is charged with having
part of bottle of whisky for his per-
sonal use in his home at the Moscow
hotel.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
20 Study Music

Miss Anna Spongberg left Monday
for Boston where she will enter the
New England Conservatory Of Music to
take a special course in vocal and in
stranental music. She will also take
work in harmony Of music.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
IDAHO LAW ADVOCATED

POCATELLO, Sept. 10.-Judge Cow
an, who occupied the bench for Judge
Guheen in the case of Kirtley against
the Oregon Short Line "a test case,
wherein Kirtley brought suit for case
of beer that was shipped from Ogden
has rendered decision in favor of the
plaintiff, which virtually makes Idaho 8
"dry' law unconstitutional, including
the session laws passed during the 1915
legislature. Official notice was return
ed to H. w. Lockhart, one of the attOr-
neys in the case, citing that the ruling
had been made. 1t is believed that the
case will not be appealed. Under the
decision rendered by Judge Cowan, ship
ments Of liquor may be made into
"dry' territory.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
ASYLUM'S BIG CROP

The wheat crop this year at the
Blackfoot State Insane Asylum was a
bumper and produced 5000 bushels, the
greatest yield ever known at this insti-
tuition. Of this amount 42S7 bushels
were sent to the Blackfoot flour mill
for grist, which will make flour for the
inmates for about a year, and the bal
ance was kept for asylum uses.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16

Mr.. Neil Boyle, Jr., departed Friday
for California, where he will attend the
exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Boyle of Poca-
tello, spent Wednesday in Blackfoot at
tending the Fair.
Miss Letha Price of Pocatello, has ac-
cepted position with Dollar Bill s
store as bookkeeper.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shelley, ST., of
Shelley, spent Wednesday in Blackfoot
attending the Fair.
Miss Bessie Lufkin has resigned her
position as assistant bookkeeper at the
Blackfoot Mercantile company.
Mrs. James Burns and Mrs. Quinn of
Peeatello, spent Thursday in Blackfoot
while enroute to the Fair.
Miss Lena Barrey of Twin Falls,
Idaho, is spending a few days in Black
foot the guest of Miss Lila Lilendauist
Mrs. r. Harmon and daughter, of
Camas, are spending few days in
Blackfoot attending the Fair.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16

Mr.. Grant Hoyt was Pocatello Wis
itor Friday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Devriendt spent
Wednesday in Blackfoot the guest Of
Mrs. DeVriendt s parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Misslen.
Miss Bessie Rollings departed Tues
day for Albion where she will attend
school this year.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16
Brown-Hart Company
The Big Store

Mrs. Stoker, Miss Cecil Worrel, Edith
StOker, Mr.. Perry Harrison and Nobby
Franklin, all of Pocatello, motored to
Blackfoot Tuesday to attend the Fair.
Judge Doud departed yesterday morn
ing for Boise where he will be a dele.
gate to the annual Methodist Confer.
ence.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16

Mr.. o. Clarke spent Wednesday il
Blackfoot attending the Fair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
MT. and Mrs. Stanley
 Have Housewarming

MT. and Mrs. Samuel N. Stanley, who recently moved into a beautiful home at 2294 East Main street gave a housewarming party last night. They were presented with a beautiful cut glass set. The presentation speech was made by Assistant City Clerk Frank Braithwaite. Both MT. and Mrs. Stanley expressed their thanks.
 There were songs by Miss Jessie Murray, Jack Carroll, Frank Braith- waite, Mrs. w. H. Wadhams; piano selections by Misses Irene Stanley, Marie Poole. and Mrs. Edwin Costello. Music for dancing was furnished by Murray's orchestra. A &ollation was served and the party broke up at 2 a. I'll.
 Those present: MT. and Mrs. Edwin Costello, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Far rell, MT. and Mrs. Willard H. Wad- hams, MT. and Mrs. Charles w. Hold en, MT. and Mrs. Fred You'd, MT. and Mrs. Frank Mulaney, Mrs. F. Dowd, Mrs. Susan Rock, Mrs. J. Shaughnes- sy, Mrs Mary Mcbride. Mrs. Louis Dorrey Mrs. E. Skinner. Mrs. Emma
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
Official
 VIEWS OF ( Worlds War
AUSTRIAN

Vienna, Dec 10.-The following statement was given out by the Aus trian war office tonight:
 Russian theatre: There have been no special events.
 Italian theatre: Unsuccessful att tacks by the Italians against some sec tors of our front in the region of Go- rizia have continued. Such attacks near Ostavia, on San Michele noun tain and near San Martino, were re- pulsed. Near Dolje, northwest of Tol- mino, our troops improved their posi- tions by capturing part of the enemy front. In the southern Tyro1 the Italian artillery has been bonn barding some positions in the region of Lar daro and Riva.
 t.Southeastern theatre: On the heights south of Plevtja, Montenegrin bands have been annihi1ated. In the frontier region north of Berane we forced the left wing of the Montene- grins to retreat. Battles against the right wing also were successful, On the heights west of Ipek the Serbian rear guard was repu1sed. The num- Der of prisoners taken yesterday was two officers and a thousand men.
 sRegarding events orf the sea, one of our submarines on Tuesday cap tured in the Bay of Drin an Albanian ship having aboard 30 Serbian IniIi- tary refugees with rifles, four guns and munitions. The ship. was taken to Cattaro."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
FRANCES HEFT DECLARES SHE
 WAS DECEIVED
Says HerAlimony Ought To Be Greater, In Superior
 Court Today.

The, fight over the estate of the late Col N. H. Heft was carried to the superior court today when there was a hearing on motions in the ac~ ton of Frances Helene Heft against Mary Josephine M. Heft and other executors of the estate.
 Frances Heft, who was granted a di- vorce from Col. Heft some years ago, claims she was deceived regarding the size of the estate. She was told the value of the estate was $100,000 when as a matter of fact it was worth $50O,0oO. Under the law she was en- titled to one-third of the. estate as alimony and she received alimony on a. basis of s1oO,o00 value. If the es- tate had been appraised at $50O,ooo her a1imony would have been con siderably increased. She has brought suit in the superior court to have the case reopened. Judge John s. Pull man, representing the estate, filed q demurrer and also a motion for the plaintiff to make her com p1aint more specific. Judge Case took the papers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
Tug Captain Falls
 Off Plank and Gets
 Bath in the Harbor

Because of the fact that the railroad has closed the d6or at the southend of the railroad shed to keep dock fre-' quenters out during this cold weather, James Pickett. captain of the tug Tex aco, of Baltfm ore.l had an icy bath last evening.
 with the door closed it is necessary for boatmen whose boats are docked below the shed to cross a planking a foot in width to reach them. The plank has been made unsafe by tug boats crashing against it and cracking it. Captain Pickett had been to the Bridgeport Towing office, telephoning and was returning to his tug about 6:45 last evening when, because of the dusk he missed his footing on the planlxing and fell into the water. He, managed to cling to one of the piles and his cries for help brought Thomas Deacon, mate on the Texaco, who succeeded in rescuing his captain by means of line.
 Captain Pickett, who is a very large man, was given irnme ediate treatment by the members of his crew and is little the worse for his experiences today.
 K That there may be no occurrences Of captain Pickett's accident the door at the end of the shed will now be left partly open.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
Robinson Is Good Organization Man,
 Braithwaite Stays

City Clerk J. Alex H. Robinson has announced the disappointment of Frank Braithwaite for a term of one year from Jan. 1. He will also retain Clarence O. Lister as stenographer MT. Robinson and MT. Braithwaite are not on what might be called strictly friendly terms. Because MT. Braith- waite sought to get the nomination as city clerk there has been i'll feeling between the pair and there was some question as to whether MT. Braith- waite would get a reappointment. MT Robinson would not comment on this situation but said: 'Mr. Braithwaite is going back because I am a good or ganizatfon man and I consider his fe- appointment for the best interests of the party.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
Just time enough for this fancywork. ]

Stripes of scrim are stamped for 'cross-stitch embroidery. They are re- markedly tasteful and ,effee- tive when finished.
 Right lengths for bed or scarfs or pillow tops.
 To be made up with alter nate plain stripes of other material.
 soc to $1 each.
 Crepe de chine corset-cov- CTS and combinations are completely made and ready for embroidery in French knot designs.
 Excellent stationery it v75c and $1.5Q.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
CASE TO ACT IN ZINC MATTER

Assistant States Attorney Carter appeared before Judge Case in the SUI perior court this morning and asked for judgment in the disbarment pro ceedtngs brought by the grievance committee of the Fairfield county bar against Attorney Clitus H. htng- Judge Case reserved decision.
 MT. Carter said the two charges l7- on which the lawyer was sentenced to states prison were the same as those filed against Attorney King by the grievance committee. He thought the lawyer should be disbarred. At torney John F. Gray told the court the action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
TURKISH

Constantinop1e, Dec. 1e.-An official report given out here indicates that the Turks are steadily gaining the as cendancy in Mesopotarnia and that the British expedition, following it's long retreat from the vicinity of Bag dad, is now offering less effective re- sistance An allied monitor was hit twice and compelled to withdraw.
 The war office announcement fol- lows:
 '.nTesopotanian front: The enenny's resistanee is decreasing sensibIy Our troops repulsed all British sorties with heavy losses to the attackers. Six aerop1anes which we captured have been repaired and are now being used against the enemy.
 .sCaucasian front:ts The enemy at tackled our westerly detachment near Alash- -Euerd but was repu1sed Only si<irmishes occurred on the other DOT tiens of the front.
 s'Dardanel1es front: Near Anafarta hostile artillery opened fire from sea, from several directions. Our artillery replied. scattered hostile troops and drove transport ships to the shoals of Kimikli Lirpan Bay.
 Near Ari Burnu there was violent firing on our right wing A hostile cruiser participated in the engage ment. An ironeIad monitor and a tor- pedo boat of the enemy opened fire in many directions Our artillery replied and compelled the monitor to with draw after being hit twice.
 In the vicinity of Seddu1 there was the customary artillery duel. A larger number of air torpedoes than usual was discharged against our left wing. Our artillery destroved some intuition depots of the enemy artillery. Near aeroplane which was completely burned .'s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
PUPILS
 RECEIVE INCENTIVE
 FOR IMPROVE ENT
Four Prizes Offered By Citi- gems and Society to School
 Children.
tspecial s.e The Fataer).


 Fairfield, Dec 1o.-In order to pro mote greater efficiency among the pu- pills in the Sherman school two resi- dents and a local organization have donated prizes to be distributed to the children who attain the highest av- erages in English, history, spelling and penmanship.
 Rev. William J. Blake, pastor of St. Thomas. R. C., church, has donated $10 in gold forsthe pupil in the High school who receives the highest av- craze for the year in English.
 EviIian1 Smith. superintendent of schools, has given $2.50 in gold for che pupil in the eighth grade attain 1g the highest average in English The Eunice Denne Burr Chapter, D. A R., has given three prizes of $2.5p each for the scholars who get the highest mark in spelling and history and the pupil showing the greatest Improvement in penmanship.
 Joseph F. Berry. janitor of the town hall. and deacon of the Fairfield Bap- Eist church. had marrow escape from seriousSinjury last night when the rig in which he was driving collided near the CongTegatlonaI church with an automobile owned by the Unquowa garage Berry was coming from the town hall and the automobile was proceeding along Main street
 Seeing that an accident was un- avoidable Berry turned the horse quickly but in doing so the machine it. The driver and the horse were unhurt The automobile was slightly daniaged.
 The teachers of Fairfield had star holiday Wednesday and went to Nor walk to visit the schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
DIED.

WAISHI In this city. Dee. 10. 1915. Mary F.. wife of Edward J. Walsh.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, 392 Helen street on Monday, Dec. I 3, at S.s0 a. m, and from St Charles MichaePs cemetery.
 COSTEIIO-I this city, Dec g, 1915, William H.. son of the late William and Catherine Costello.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the undertaking parIors of C1l1inan & Mullins, S64 Main St, Intsrnent at St. AG1chse1's cemetery. OsCONNOR-In this city, Dec. g. .Np15, Dennis M O Nozinor
 HTiends arc invited to attend the fl1neraI at his late residence, No. Dec 15, at g.: 30 a. m-, and from St Augustins's church at a. m In- terment at St Micha els cemetery-
 10 b. EIITdB-1n this city, Dec 9, 1915, Lawrence 1Al1fs, aged Il years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter. Mrs Martin Dopahue. No. 75 Black Rock avenne on Saturday Dec 11th at 8:30 a. n1., and from Sacred Heart church. at g a. m. In- ferzuenE St Roses ce1n etery, New town AutonnobiIe COrtege
 ErMas1n this city. Dec. s. 1915, Patrick H EI1is, aged 69 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence at No. t CT Cedar Street, on Saturday, Dec. II. at D. m. Inter1nent at Lake view cemetery. b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
HUBERT HUTTON.

The funeral of Hubert Hutton was held from the residence of his daugh- ter,S Mrs. Thomas Carroll of 45 Col orado avenue at S:30 this morning and half hour later from St. Peters church where Rev. Thomas J. Kelley sang the mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. Father Bauneistef of New Mil ford. At the offertory, Mrs. William B. Prendergast sang Awe Maria," and after the mass John Hughes sang "Face to Face" After the services Mrs. Prendergast sang Some Sweet Day" Mrs. Kennedy presided at the organ. The \ bearers were George, James and William Hulton, Fred erick Davis, John Fitzgerald and M J. Mul1oy. Rev. Father Kelley and Rev Father Baum eister read the commfttaI services at the grave in St. Miehael's cemetery.