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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
See the extraordinary values in
LADIES WAISTS from zoe to $500.
1t will pay you.
THE BROWN.HART co.

c. B. Taylor, left Monday for Phil
lipsburg, New Jersey, where he has
been summoned by the serious illness
of brother he has not seen for over
thirty years.
The case of the United States VS. c.
W. Bergman, ST., ct al, involving the
distribution of the flood waters of the
Blackfoot river, was adversely decided
last Monday, by Judge DIETRICH of the
Federal court.
John Northdurft was a business visi-
tor i'll Blackfoot last Friday. He re-
ports things starting to move out in
his direction. He is located on dry
farm near Pingree.
w. T. Graham and Miss Ida Irene
Eaton, both of Howe, were made man
and wife this week by Judge Dowd.
The newlvweds will take up their resi-
dence in Springfield.
The board of county commissioners
will meet tomorrow for the purpose of
opening bids and awarding the con
tract for the building OF an annex to
the county assessors office to be oe
cupied by the county treasurer.
Ear! Triniman, the young son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Triniman, is on the
sick list this week, being confined to
his bed with la. grippe. DR.. Simmons
being in attendance.
j. S. Gather, of Kalama, Wash. is
in Blackfoot, and after a brief look
around decided that this was his ideal
town and vicinity. Mr.. Gather expects
to interest some of his many friends
in Washington to move to the State of
many chances.
Elder Harvey Alfred of Blackfoot de
livered an interesting address at the
l.. ID. S. church Sunday evening on the
subject of marriage. Mr.. Alfred is
very forcefui speaker and the church
was crowded to its capacity at the
services last evening.-Idaho Falls Post
Mr.. j. G. Reynolds the well known
stock man of Blackfoot, returned from
Salt Lake Tuesday. While in Utah he
underwent an operation for a cancer,
which was located on the side of his
face. Mr.. Reynolds contributes his re
covery to NRay treatments and rec
oihehuS them very HlSnly.
Mrs. John Gardner of Leslie, Idaho
who has been visiting her son Roy of
Wapello, departed Saturday for her
home. Mrs. Gardner says that she likes
this part of the country. but
thinks that the Lost river section is
the best. She also took up with her
crate of thoroughbred Rhode Island
Red chickens from the Wapello ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Quisenberry of
Pingree, had very narrow escape from
a serious accident Tuesday of this
week. While driving out near the Fair
grounds their horse became frightened
at piece of paper blowing across the
road, and in turning short snapped off
both shafts of the buggy. Mrs. Quisen
berry was thoughtful enough to jump
out Immediately and run to the horses
head just as it made start to run
a
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
ATTENTION

All Overland car owners are notified
that tomorrow, Friday, March 5, the
Overland factory mechanic will be at
the Bills Garage, to tune and adjust all
Overland cars. You are invited to bring
your car to our garage. E. and G. Bills
Auto company.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
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CAR OF NEW FORDS COMING.

The Bills Bros. garage will receive
car OF Fords on til, Nth Of ,h,s
month, six of which have already been
sold. 1t is reported that this new lot
of Ford ears will bring some new and
surprisingly pleasing features. Don't
fail to see them as they are getting
hard to get, and if you think OF getting
one you will have to hurry.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
FREE LAND.

}. II. Cutler and Harvey Alfred visit
Ell the Fort Hall Indian reservation this
week and was informed by the superin-
tendent that there are 25.OOO acres of
choice land that can be leased for lust
what it costs to rrigate it. For particu
lars see the Blackfooc Brokerage Co.,
of Blackfoot.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
BLACKFOOT
DAY by Day..
Little events in the
whirl Of current topics
Buy your current magazines and pc
riodicaIs at Powers Pharmacy.

Mrs. Duncan and child of Iowa, are
visiting in Blackfoot, the guest Of her
daughter, Mrs. j. J. Quillin.
Biethan is showing very beautiful
line of new wash goods. Also new
French Serges at very low prices.
Tom Roylance, Of Springville, Utah
arrived in the city Tuesday, and will
make this his future home.
Money to loan on Improved real
estate. Idaho Irrigated Lands Co. adv
II. n. Williams, the well known
farmer of Presto was visitor in this
city last Friday on business
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
MEN WANTED

To examine our Suits at $3.50,
$500, $3.50 and $3.50. Nothing
like these values ever offered be-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
Proper Treatment for Biliousness

For long time Miss Lula Shelton,
Churchyille, N. Y, was Billions and had
sick headache and dizzy spells. Cham
berlain s Tablets were the only thing
that gave her permanent relief. OBJ
tainabe everywhere. For sale by all
dealers.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
All Sorts of Sche11l les

All sorts Of schemes to catch the unwary are being
restolted to. Mining stock and oil wells have been
very much i'll evidence the past year and many gull
BILE ones have lost whatever they invested, but it
remained for fellow in Chicago to reach the limit
real estate deal. He advertised lots within two
miles Of State and Madison streets for $1O0 Such
an opportunity not to be ignored and he sold
hundreds of them all over the country. Some fool
after having parted with his money thought he
would take trip to Chicago and look over his pur-
chase. He found the advertiser had told the truth.
The lots were within two miles Of State and Madison
but not available for building purposes, being
in the bottom of Lake Michigan. This was another
dream of wealth shattered You will have times of
thinking that this good old bank is slow, but paste
this in your hat brother, she is safe, and money you
drop in here you get out again, while that you
invest in lots at the bottom of Lake Michigan
Mains forever on your list of ''watered stock.
D. w. STAMFORD & co. Bankers
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11

TWO PAIR OF TROUSERS for
the boy with every suit from $685.
to $5.95. The Latest Styles in all
materials. Best Made-.Cood Fit
Lowest Prices.
THE BROWN-HART co.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11

The w. G. Clark family who have
been residing in Blackfoot for some
time moved this week to Pocatello
d. l.. O'Neil and family departed last
Friday for Chicago, where Mr.. O'Neil
will engage in the dry goods business.
Mrs Neelan and daughter Margaret
was visiting in Pocatello Friday and
Saturday with friends and relatives.
H. ID. MacCosham and wife and
{. W. Bergman and wife motored up
to Idaho Falls Sunday, and spent the
day in that city.
Mr.. f. Mushida, who for the last few
years has been renting the Sam Rich
ranch, east of Blackfoot, moved to
Tyhee last Friday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-03-11
Come and see the line of Puri-
tan and French Hand Embroidered
Muslin Underwear.
Ladies Gowns from Csc to $4.5Oi
THE BROWN-HART co.

Carl Black burn, the popular young
clerk of the Blackfoot Mere. Co., leaves
next week for his dry farm. He will
be gone for tho summer.
Attorneys Harry and Edward Holden
the two efficient lawyers of Idaho
Falls, were Blackfoot visitors this
week, coming by auto.
The Kennedy & Hopkins sale of live
stock, held at Wapello last Friday, was
very successful in all ways. A large
attendance is reported.
The Washington times., 1915-05-13
WAR IN 48 HOURS
REPORTED IN ROME
Austria's Last Proposal For
Peace Definitely Rejected,
Italy Is Close to Action.

ROME. May 13.-Italy today was
very close to declaration OF war.
What was heralded as Austria's final
been definitely rejected. In official cir
cles IL was said the government will
not keep the world long in suspense
that an important announcement may
be made within forty-eight hours.
Baron Sonnino today was closeted
in an informal meeting with several
members of the cabinet. 1t was stated
positively. however. that the Austrian
proposals were not up for reconsidera-
tion. Following the formal session OF
the cabinet yesterday. Sonnino an
nounced that the concessions offered
by Austria had proved unacceptable to
the cabinet. and hinted that Italy was
about to end negotiations by a drastic
step.
What will be contained in the an
nouncement which It was reported was
about to be made by the government
was secret today In some quar-
ters 1T was said the cabinet would give
to the pubic statement Justifying its
course in the negotiations with Aus
tria.
The intended effect of this would be
to crystallize public sentiment in sup
port OF the governments position be-
fore the meeting of parliament. one
week today. when 1taly's decision is
expected formally to be made known.
From authoritative sources 1t was
learned that Austria, in her last pro-
posal to Italy, offered these conces-
sions:
The cession of all portions of Tren-
tino inhabited by Italians home rule
for Trieste; tho cession of the Isonzo
district with Gradisea. and a free hand
for Italy in southern Albania"
In addition. Italy was told that Ger
many and Austria were willing TO
make further concessions at the end
OF the war.
The Washington times., 1915-05-13
TENIPAItkTERES
TIDE TABLE.

High tide........ l:52 a m. and SOB p. m.
Low Tide. ...,,.... l;35 a. m. and 2:l3 p m.
The Washington times., 1915-05-13
WILL BE PRESENTED TOMORROW.

Secretary Bryan announced this morn
Ing that the note to Germany would be
sent during the day" and that it
would be given out tonight for publ
cation Friday morning. He said it
doubtless would be presented in Berlin
Friday moraing early.
1t. devolved on the State Department
this morning, after the completion Of
the note. to put it into code. How long
this required was not given out by Sec
retary Bryan The Secretary said it
contained close to 800 words.
The Secretary had no comment to
make on the international situation. He
was asked concerning the messages
which are reaching the President. He
said that while they differed as to the
advice given, they coincided in eX-
pressing the idea of standing by the
President IN the present crisis.
Goes Via Italy.
Secretary Bryan said the note would
be cabled to Berlin via Italy. but later
1t was intimated at the White House
it would go by wireless via Sayville.
Likely it will be sent both ways to
avoid errors in transmission.
President Wilson Is prepared to call
an extra session or congress IL the
needs of the international situation seem
to require it,
This information is not given out Of
ficially. but there is reason to believe 1t
Is correct. The White House is not en-
couraging extra session talk and is
making no announcement of its purpose
in this respect because for the President
TO say he was thinking Of an extra Sos
sion would seem to imply that he did
not expect Germany to give a salts
factory reply to American demands. 1t
might tend to give offense to the Berlin
government.
1t was said that if Berlin refuses to
comply and her refusal is of such ma
ture that this country cannot in self
respect continue further exchanges in
a diplomatic way. then, with the sever
inE of diplomatic relations, there will
ccme a call for an extra session.
Pressure Would Be Great.
It is the general impression here that
should diplomatic relations be severed,
the pressure on the Administration for
an extra session to authorize appro-
priGtions to prepare for war and to
enact legislation to bring the army and
navy to a state Of readiness for opera
tions will be great. and that the Presi-
dent will not stand in tn way when
H. believes the time is ripe.
He will not be hurried on the one
hand, but he will act promptly when he
feels the hour is struck when this ma
tior must get reIdv for resort to arms.
Officials here who have sensed public
opinion believe that much as TIE AmPri-
can people resent the attack on tho
Lusitania, they are not yet outspoken
for war, and are willing TO t)uO.. Me
Presidents lead in hoping that Ger
many viii not repeat the OffenS". II
The Washington times., 1915-05-13
REMOVES DANDRUFF--
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One Bottle Harfna Will Surprise
You. Shampoo Comb Free.

More hair-luxuriant. fluffy, lustrous!
This most envied possession is brought
within reach of every woman in Wash
ington by the new Harfina Tonic With
the use of a single 50-cent bottle of this
remarkable hair and scalp treatment
the foundation is actually laid for a new
head of hair. Hundreds OF ladies in
Washington are now doing it with re-
markable results. Each root Is fed and
strengthened and unfailinS hair grow
Ing conditions are produced. With
Harfina Tonic you receive absolutely
free the Harfina Shampoo Comb, for
exercising the scalp and removing dan d.
ruff. Har1na Tonic brings out lustre,
life and freshness of the hair DESTROYS
dandruff and itching-makes the scalp
clean and healthy-stops falling hair
O,Donnell's drug stores. who sell 1t,
will refund price If you are not pleased
Ask them about Il todaN-AdXt
The Washington times., 1915-05-13
Place For American Nayv,

One incident to American participa-
ton in the war, 1t Is explained, would
unQuestonably be the organization Of
North Atlantic patrol system that
would reduce the menace of the German
submarine warfare. This work is es-
pecially suited to the faster and lighter
vessels Of the British and French ma
vies.
1t was declared by the first lord of
the British admiralty that he could
not. from available naval resources, as
/ sign warships to the regular patrol
duty that has been demanded since the
Iusitania tragedy. This admission.
confession" has been hailed by
American naval authorities as testi-
mony that there is really place for
the American navy to fill. and in which
1t would be extremely useful, il this
country should become involved In the
war.
Whether the United states could pro-
vide any important military forces TO
aid the allied cause is generally doubt
ed here.
1t Is urged that II this country set
about to build a great army. it would
cut down tho measure of munitions and
arms that we are now able to send to
the allies. while the American army
could not be ready for use for many
months. Moreover. 1t Is daily more
evident that even people who want this
iead II into the war. do not generally
believe that 1t would be necessary or
desirable to send an army
Rther, they opine that our creates I
service would be economic, financial,
naval and sentimental
The Washington times., 1915-05-13

ksxht Automobile Lamps at 7'42 p. m
The Washington times., 1915-05-13

''''u dlHlOst certainly OeHHnu h"SI
rigorous measures. A situation wo,ild
be presented, in short. closely parallel
10 that which marked the Boxer re-
pellion in China. The United states
sent vessels and troops to participate
IN the rescue OF the legations at Pc
king. 1t has a like justification for
acute concern in behalf of CONSTANT
nople,
Issues At Stake.
Russia has firm conviction that she
mad earned Constantinoplc. and the
British cabinet has strongly intimated
willingness that she shall have it.
These expressions, OF course, are for
the present mere amenities. 1t Is not
ike terms have been agreed upon
among the allied dealing with
the division of the Turkish raj
msnt. The Observation-Disclosures of Con-
stantinople has been repeatedly sug-
gestcd, and this plan is looked upon as
one that, in the event Of victory Tor
the allies, would be pretty certain to
be adopted ad interim; the interim be
ing ,quie likely to prove a long and DIFF
fcult one.
Italy has n great stake in the new
dispositions in the Balkan peninsula.
She Is concerned to control the Ad-
riatic, and Russia at Constantinople
would be regarded at Rome as a men
away Austria. only to acquire close
reighborship to Russia, would not b"
particularly a desirable exchange 1or
Italy; II might in some not distant fu-
turc prove a case of escaping the Try
ing pan only to tumble into the fire.
Preserving the Balance.
England likewise must always vie"
with intense concern her route to In
dia, her domination of the Suez Canal.
France Is a Mediterranean power and
as such has interest in the Levantine
lands. Her interest is doubtless bound
up. at this time. in that of Russia with
which her close alliance is based on a
realization of a community of interest
in many other things than mutual
lear OF German aggression. The. .sh"dl-
terranean Is one of these realms OF pos
sible coincident interest.
Thus. there is in the mind of diplo-
mats the value outline of situation In
which Italy and Britain might be 'ar-
rayed against France and Russia con-
corning the final disposal Of CONSTANT
paralleling. but with both feeling the
necessity Of safeguarding the future IL
every possible way.
Consideration of these delicate bal
ances has impressed many Washington
authorities with the idea that the United
States, II ever enlisted in the war. might
be asked to participate in the Darda-
nelles campaign. There our naval force
would be of tho greatest effective Use
fulness. Our vessels are of the sort that
would serve a magnificent purpose in
such a campaign. We have the battle
ships and the big guns for such work
England has the fast cruisers needed
for conveying merchant ships on the
high seas. The two forces would CO.
operate we'll, in the opinion OF naval
The Washington times., 1915-05-13
BUILDS new TISSUE
How Father Johns Medicine Nour-
ishes Those Who Are Pale and Thin.

Because 1t is made Of pure and
wholesome food elements, which
strengthen and build new tissue,
Father Johns Medicine is the best
tonic for those who are pale, thin and
run down. 1t is free from alcohol and
dangerous drugs in any form.
The Washington times., 1915-05-13

would be polite, but firm refusal to cease submarine
warfare against belligerent merchant ships.
"lt was pointed out that the embassy itself so
far was ignorant of the terms of the American note;
that it had received no instructions whatever from
the German government regarding the note and fin
ally, it declared that official connected with
the embassy had expressed any opinion on the sub
ject at all.
Beyond this, the ambassador reduced to 60,
saying, "The matter is now between the two gov
ernmentS' "
The Washington times., 1915-05-13
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of Co
Enthusiastically fair tonight and Fri
day.
Maryland-Gonerally fair tonight and
Friday. gentle northwest to north winds
Nirginia-tair tonight and Friday
gentle Winds mOatlN McslcrlN.
The Washington times., 1915-05-13

the United States to keep America n
citizens O.. vessels containing mum
tions of war, and will not WELD any
assurances as to treatment of nom
cOmbatants on enemy merchant ships
The information here Is that Ger
and is constantly augmenting her
sea-going submarine Ceet and that
she intends to put 1t to the utmost
use possible.
The American note is not an ulti-
matum, and it may be followed by n
more or less prolonged diplomatic ex-
change. But the feeling here Is that
II Germany turns down the Wash
inston demands flatly. this nation
may soon be forced to break off dip
lomatic relations.
Might Ask Extra Session.
Then. it Is predicted, the country
would demand an extra session of Con-
gress. the pressure for naval and mill
stood, and. particularly II more Ameri-
can lives are slaughtered by German
submarines. the war spirit In Congress
could hardly be held back
Already. there is widespread specula
ton here as to what this country would
do should a state Of war be declared
Opinion Is widely divided as to what II
could do most effectively. That the
German ships in American waters
would be seized as a first step Is OBJ
vious.
The general tenor of the American
note became known yesterday. Conse-
quently, while the most painful interest
has continued to center on dts actual
wording. there is still deeper interest
In the German reply, since it will be the
CruX of the situation
The Washington times., 1915-05-13

she does repeat 1t, there Is no account
ing for. what the American people may
demand
1t is all up to Wilhelm II. Ambassa-
dor Gerard. at Berlin, Is expected to
lose no time in delivering It at the for
eisn office, after 1t has been deCipher-
be done tomorrow. A decision that may
mean peace or war is In the making.
Turning To Kaiser.
And lust as the whole world turned
instantly to President Wilson when the
Lusitania plunged to the bottom, so
now the whole world Is turning to
Kaiser Wilhelm for his reply.
If Germany's ruler leaves the decis-
Ion to his foreign office it Is feared
that the worst may happen. II he per-
sonally takes hold of the question as
he did In the case of the negotiations
with Italy. there is some hope that
the head of the Honhenzollerens may
see his opportunity to remove from Ger
many's shield of valor the blot of in
nocent babies blood-to find for Ger
many. a place in the sun of world ap-
proval.
Tired out by his, ceaseless work on
the communication. President Wilson.
as soon as he had returned the note to
the State Department this morning,
went for long motor ride. 1t Is on
these rides that the President generally
maps out course of action. His de-
cision as to what to send to Germany
was reached during a long ride through
the Virginia hills.
Few officials or members of Congress
are volunteering suggestions.
Il believe" said Congressman Adam
son of Georgia, al the White House
today. that the Lord raised up
Woodrow Wilson to meet this situation.
We must follow wilson's lead"
Washington Is Calm.
Although Washington is deeply anxl
ious. there is, under the circumstances.
an amazing amount of calm. Deter
mination is apparent, rather than eX-
element.
The feeling here today is that it is
In this instance, that until events prove
otherwise there is ground for some
hope that trouble with Germany may
be avoided, but that it is extremely
doubtful whether clash can be
avcrted
Probably there is just one man in
Europe who can settle the issue which
looms up between the United States
and Germany. That man Is Kaiser
power, by giving the assurances this
country demands, not only to prevent
an open rupture, but as not few
men here who have been inclined to
be friendly to Germany in the present
war believe, to do much to restore his
country to the good graces Of Amerl-
can public feeling.
Rut there is no real reason to he
lieVe the German government intends
to meet American demands.
Ir tho Berlin reply. according to
one auth OritN. GormanS will edvi q