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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-01-22

Dorothy Tried TO Follow Him In Vain.
had imposed upon him-that he would
avenge his death and bring his muir
derers TO justice.
Against the advice OF his friends,
against the pleadlngs OF Dorothy Max
well, against his mothers urgings even.
Bruce stuck 10 his determination
The murder of Dudley Larnigan had
thrown the reform elements OF the
city into panic. This terrible and
sinister proof OF the powers OF the
forces OF graft had caused revulsion
OF sentiment. Men who had assailed
the dead district attorney as fanatic
and hysterical demagogue for his
great speech attacking graft had TO nd
NIT that there had been some basis
for his sensational accusations. But
these same men were afraid TO move.
So II had been easy for Bruce TO Sc
cure the reform nomination for district
attorney. No one else wanted II. The
graft syndicate had made II too plain
that peril as well as honor went with
the office.
Bruce was making a splendid cam.
paign. too. against the forces OF graft.
All the lower vicious elements or the
city were arrayed against him. From
the dives. the gambling houses, the
haunts OF the drug sellers and the men
and women who lived on vice and de.
pravity, on crime and Ignorance, the
forces OF evil sent out their cohorts
against him But Bruce dwelling al.
ways on his fathers martyrdom, on
his own determination not only 10
avenge the dead man. but NJ whatever
risk 10 himself TO continue TO fight
against all the forces that were ex.
plotting the poor and the ignorant
made great impression and Increased
his own popularity tremendously.
He developed into an effective speak.
or. and his bitter, ringing speeches
made many converts 20 his cause
Dorothy Maxwell had opposed his en-.
trance into the campaign since she
feared for his safety. Dorothy was
beginning 10 be haunted by frightful
suspicious. suspicious she had not dared
as yet 10 communicate even 10 Bruce.
But once he was I'm the fight she
stood by him Ungrudgingly she con
scented 10 the postponement or their
marriage that was made inevitable
since II was impossible for him 70 take
the time for his wedding during the
campaign. And Dorothy. herself an
ardent advocate OF woman suffrage.
did all she could TO array the women
of the city on his side.
women cant vote" she said IN a
speech she made 10 n suffrage organ.
ization, but they can influence the
men who can. Let every woman here
go TO the polls with some man and see
that he votes right-for Tarnigan and
decency. against graft and corruption .
Thousands OF women took up that
cry. and the graft organization. which
had expected wnlkover when II had
eliminated Dudley Lnrnigan. began
10 be worried and TO see that II had
removed one only 10 raise up another
I'm his place whose youth made hii
even more formidable and dangerous
And meanwhile Dorothy grew more
and more suspicious. She learned that
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-01-22

went 10 the door and flung II open.
Pinned 10 the doorsill was note writ.
ten on rough paper In an Uniformed
hand.
Compliments OF the fifteenl"
That was all But II was enough
Bruce shuddered with terror and re.
morse az he realized that his father
had been right-that be had been mark.
ed for death by an implacable organlza
ton. which had struck him down AZ
last on his own doorstep. Then the
doctor came. AZ the sight OF Larnigan
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-01-22

/ w ~
the lenders OF our greatest indus
a They control the business OF
country as II is. but they want 10
everything into their own hands.
Nv want to stife all competition.
Nv are not content with the fair,
Ultimate profits. They want to get
In IN every line and so double their
Iats. IL they are not checked they
Nh get strange hold on the nation
~ Win control elections every
IL, they will name one OF them
as president, and this country
cease to be a republic"
Rr>nce hesitated TO answer. He saw
ne Wild light In his fathers eyes. He
neI his father better than the men
M. he VINO laughed at him. who had
cerf.Ssfie speech that had started all
he trouble. Never had Dudley Larni-
an since his son could remember
allied 10 make good any statement.
nv promise Yet this--to believe
vbnt he heard now-called for more
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
RICH ITEMS

An 11-pound boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Burriston this week. and
mother and child are doing nicely.
Misses Leona, May and Gladys Ora
ham and two little brothers, Jess Nor
row and Miss Hannah Clough, attend
ed the Blackfoot Fair last Wednesday.
Alma Clough had fine heifer die
this week.
Mr.. Robert Parsons was at Alma
Clough's fishing and making cement
blocks for Mr.. Clough s new house
Miss Melvia Clough is visiting at
Twin Falls for a few weeks, and is the
guest of an old California friend
Grain Harvest is pretty near all ov-
er, and the crop has turned out good,
and the beet crop is over average.
Everything is looking good for the far
mer.
Claude Brown lost fine year-old
filley that was bloted to death.
Messrs Parkinson and Horton were
here inducing the farmers of this neigh
borhood to grow beets for the proposed
sugar factory.
Mrs. Al Baker of Mackay, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. G. A. Davidson, for
a week or two.
Mr.. George Phelps of Oklahoma and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lightner of Kansas are
visiting the Sam Beebe family.
Misses Belle Shaw, Elsie Mertale,
and Grace Beebe are preparing to 90
to Eagle Bend where they will picnic
and fish and have good time.
The primary election passed eff very
quietly with a large Republican major
ity.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
D. w. DAVIS LEADS IN
INTERNATIONAL RACE

Boise, Ida, Sept. 5.-Meager and far
from complete returns from over the
state from Idaho's fourth direct pri
mary election, held here today, indicate
that d. w. Davis of American Falls,
is in the lead in the Republican guber-
material race, with George +. Crum of
Lewiston close second. More complete
returns from the south will increase
the Davis lead, while those from the
north will favor Crum. Herman H. Tay
lor, the second northern candidate, and
Captain E. G. Davis, the other candidate
from the south, are running stronger
than expected. Both expect to be able
to pull out on second-choice votes.
Congressman Addison T. Smith and
former congressman Burton l.. French
seem to be leading in the congressional
race, with Congressman Robert M. Nc
Cracker pressing French for the nomin-
alton. Incomplete returns from Ada
county show McCracken to be leading
L. v. Patch, candidate for lieutenant
governor, seems certain Of nomination
over B. M. Holt. The race for secretary
Of state is between George R. Barker,
incumbent, and Erwin johnson of Boise.
1t promises to be close. Incomplete re-
turns indicate George W. Lewis, present
deputy state auditor, is leading in the
race for State Auditor, while State
Treasurer, John w. Eagleson, looks like
safe for denomination. M. j. Sweeley
of Twin Falls, is leading for attorney
general with Charles A. Saunderlin
second in the contest. Miss Redfield is
running strong i'll southern Idaho for
superintendent of public instruction.
There are but two Democratic con
tests and in these Joseph Hansen is
leading w. T. Dougherty for secretary
of state and f. l.. Parker is leading
J. H. Fraser for lieutenant governor.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
McDoNALDvILLE

Mrs. Viola Madsen returned to her
home in Utah after spending several
months with her sons.
Rosalind and Harold Capson retur.
ned home from Salt Lake City after
spending few weeks with relatives
and friends and had an enjoyable time
Little Stella Harper has gone to stay
with her grand parents Mr.. and Mrs
Cooley for while.
Mrs. George Bailey has returned
from Salt Lake City after spending
few weeks with relatives and friends
School begins September 9TH with pro
fessor r. V. Robinson as teacher.
Quite number of the people of the
vicinity attended the fair.
The threshing machine is in the Wei
nifty threshing the grain in great haste.
Mrs. Jacob Tibke was seriously ill
last week but is much improved at the
present.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
STRANGER THAN FICTION

just why it is that some people al
ways oppose the industrial development
of this town and community?
Why is it that they use their influence
to throttle every scheme that promises
for the upbuilding and commercial ad-
vancemeat of the communitys
What have they to gain personally
through such a course?
Sure, they would pay few cents adj
dltlonal in taxes, while their property
would increase as many dollars in val.
uation.
One live citizen who has given the
subject considerable thought suggests
that people who oppose local CONNER,
cial advancement have a selfish motive
at heart. He thinks they fear a loss
of prestige through the bringing
into our midst of new blood and new
industrial enterprises. He believes the
reactlonists can see a possible waning
OF their power through the Introduce
ion OF new and up to date methods,
and that rather than retire to the rear
they seek to muzzle the growth of the
community.
This may or may not be true, but the
fact remains that some hidden influence
is constantly seeking to retard the com
mercial and industrial expansion of this
town and this community, and it is the
duty of every wide awake citizen to
seek solution to the mystery and put
an end to it.
This town should advance with the
rest of the state and nation, and to do
so we must have the loyal cooperation
of all citizens.
The hustling dog always has full
stomach, while the lazy and Indifferent
one eats when he has an opportunity.
People who seek to straddle public
questions usually get whacked on both
sides. Be one thing or the other.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
ACCUSED WITH TILL TAPPING

Charles Stevens waiter in the Idaho
Cafe is now boarder in the county
bastile where he is enjoying the chuck
he has so long dealt out to the county
prisoners. He is accused by his EN-
ployer with tampering with the regist
er out of which he is said to have un.
lawfully and feloniously extracted So
which has used as a decoy to ensnare
him. He pleads not guilty and has
employed Thomas & Andersen to repre-
sent him when his case is called in
court today.
The defendant was to-day acquitted
of the charge that could not be proven
by sufficient evidence,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
When our primary laws were enact.

When our primary laws were enact
ed they were designed, or at least
so it was said, to give the people an
opportunity to express their individual
preferences in the selection of candi-
dates for public ojce.
But tho law does nothing of the kind.
Under its provisions the politicians are
still in the saddle and driving the
people to the polls almost as relent-
lessly as in the palmy days of old.
But few men dare to aspire to office
without the o. X. of the political lead
ers, and men who secure the endorse
ment of those leaders are but too often
subservient to the will Of those lead
ers.
Political states are made up behind
closed doors and in secret conferences,
and the voice of the people is neither
desired nor invited. 1t is ignored if it
is given.
The result is that when primary day
comes around the people, who fondly
prate of their sovereign rights, 20 blind
ly and obediently to the polls and vote
their choice between certain candidates
selected for them by the political bos-
SEES.
That, in nut shell, is the plain reas-
on why our high Offices are filed from
year to year with politicians instead
of statesmen.
We repeat, there is entirely too much
party and too little people in our mis-
named republican form of government,
or democratic form of government,
whichever you prefer to term it.
The professional politicians are firmly
seated in the saddles of both political
parties and there they will stay and
rule with ruthless hand until the
people themselves muster up sufficient
courage to throw them out.
But will that day ever come?
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
THE SONG BIRD

Emma Lucy Gates at the Black foot
High School Auditorium, Thursday
evening, September IA. Miss Gates is
one of the best vocalists in America
and throughout Europe where she has
studied for many years. She has ap-
peared before Kings and Queens. She
has also sung at the White House be
fore the great executives of our nation
All lovers of music will certainly en-
joy hearing Miss Gates in her well
selected program. We have placed the
prices very low in order to give all the
Auditorium will seat chance to heal
this renowned vocalist.
Remember Thursday, September IA
at $3.50 P. M. Secure your seats early
Tickets Is cents. High School stu
dents so cents. adv
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
PARTY VS.. PEOPLE

There is too much party and too lit
tie people in our American scheme of
government. Party rules and the
people are ruled, whereas, the people
themselves should do the ruling.
Two distinct classes of people com
pose the voting population, those who
vote blindly with their party and those
who prefer the man of integrity and
ability. The latter are generally refer
red to as Independent voters.
The blind PARTISAN gives but little
heed to the real qualities of the man
in the selection of candidate. The
one requisite in his eyes is the ability
to corral votes.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

Many soldiers serving on the border
are losing their right to vote at the
primaries and at the general election
as a reward CD for their patriotism
and fidelity in time of national stress,
These national Guardsmen, over a hun
dred thousand of them, were sent to the
border to protect American citizens and
American property from the raids of
the blood thirsty brigands across the
Rio Grande. Each of them left posi-
itions in civil life which paid them
many times the amount of their gov
eminent pay. The sacrifices they made
are not small. And yet there is no
government lay which gives them the
right to vote at their company stations
for the civil officers who are to rule
them when they return to their homes.
The soldiers from a few states enjoy
this privilege through state made laws,
but many do not. 1t is a shame, a dis
grace, travesty upon the Wanted
justice of this country and should be
remembered without delay. The man
who is willing to shed his blood for his
country should not be deprived of his
right to vote because of that willing
ness.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
HOW CHILDREN
SUFFER FROM
SKIN DISEASE

To see the sufferings of little children.
The babies whose hands must be tied to
keep them away from the itching places.
The schoolgirls with ringworm- ridden scalp.
The little faces and bodies marked with
skin disease
To the mothers of the children we wish to
SPEAK, OF natures cleansing way. The. great
and cool and heal the children
We don't ask you to try D'EXMA for
If the first trial OF this rare herbal balm does
not give the results we claim for it, your
money will be promptly refunded.
The best skin specialists now using
this new remedy. 1t is the modern revival Of
the lost herbal balms of ancient Rome
D'EXMA takes the fire out of Eczema; it
is natures way.
We are the only druggists in this town
from whom D'EXMA, the great herbal balm,
can be secured Ask US today.
POWERS PHARMACY.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

The regular meeting of the club be-
gan Monday afternoon with a large
number Of members in attendance.
The new officers are: Mrs. P. w.
Powers, president; Mrs. Cecil Clark,
leader Of study department; Mrs. Van
Aiken. leader of economic department;
Mrs. Sam Wilson, leader of music de-
partment.
Mrs. Hansbrough installed the new
officers in pleasing and inspiring man
ner, predicting that in the near future
this club will me meeting in a club
home of their own or club rooms of a
Carnegie Library
The Library now being maintained
by the club is proving how eager people
are for such a library.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

Mr.. Mowrey and family have taken
up their residence in Caldwell, and
Mr.. Fred Heese is now occupying Mr.
Mowrey's residence on Pacific street
1t is intimated that Mr.. Heese will also
be Mr.. Mowrey's successor in the 4th
ward. Who Mr.. Heese's successor in
the lst ward will not be known.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way. to cure catarrhal Deafness
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
hamed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube 10
unnamed you have a rumhling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it ia entirely
closed. Deafness Is the result Unless the
restored to Its normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever. Many cases Of
deafness are caused by catarrh, which is
an 1nfamed condition of the mucous sur
faces Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine. Cir.
Culars free. All Druggists 75c
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

If you are wallowing in gold, and
don't like the banks, and can't find
anything to suit you at the stores, and
Investments don't appeal to you, and
you can't find way to get rid of it,
we humbly suggest that you slide to
out dilapidated desk and pay up your
subscription. Lord, how we'd grab it!
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
RUTHVEN j. HAMMER
Teacher of Voice

Mr.. Hammer would like to meet all
those interested in joining Choral
Union Society, at the Mormon Church
on Shilling Avenue, Thursday, even
ing September IA.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
''See How That Corn
Comes Clear Off"
"GETS.1T" Loosens Your Corns
Right Of, It's the Modern Corn
Wonder Never Fails.

"It's hard to believe anything could
Why, I just lifted that corn right
off with my finger nail. 'GETS-IT
is certainly wonderful" Yes "GETS-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
LOST.

LAND FOR SALE-Eight acres of i'm
proved land under fence. about mile
and quarter east of Blackfoot.
Fiveroom house, barn, cement cellar
and other improvements. Six acres
of sugar beets now on the place and
orchard. Price $500. Terms: $1,000
cash and 5000 by November II.
Apply to Mrs. S. f. Parker, Black
foot, phone 2S3-R2. 81
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

tits just Wonderful. the Way GETS IT.
Makes All Corns Go Quick"
ever known because you don't have
to fool and putter around with your
corns. harness them up with ban
dages or try to dig them out.
"GETS-IT'' is liquid You put on
a few drops in a few seconds. It
dries. It's painless. Put your stock.
ing on right over it. Put on your
regular shoes. You won't limp or
have a corn twist" in your face. The
corn. callus or wart will loosen from
your toe-off it comes. Glory hallelu.
ing corn remedy in the world. When
you try 1t, you know why.
v'GETS-IT" is sold and recon.
mended by druggists everywhere. csc
bottle, or sent on receipt of price
by E. Lawrence & Co.. Chicago. III.
Sold in Blackfoot at the
PALACE DRUG STORE
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

The fellow who pulls other people 8
chestnuts out of the fire seldom has any
of his own to pull.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

This town has its advantages and its
disadvantages. Let s boost the one and
forget the other when strangers are in
our midst
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
NOTICE TO HoRSEMEN.

From today the price of feed at Now
rey's feed yard is 25c per head over
night. Fred Hesse, Lessee.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

See the Parkinson's for your notary
work.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

FOR SALE-New barrels by tho
Blackfoot Packing Company at $3.50
each.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

In due time death comes unbidden to
us all. But some, we note, are never
satisfied unless spectacularly cling to
the coat tails of the grim reaper.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
AS THE EDITOR SEES IT

peclally the law makers, should take
warning from the threatened railway
strike and give prompt attention to the
question of arbitration Of disputes be.
tween capital and labor.
A great strike involving all Of the
principal railroads of the country would
result in industrial paralysis from which
the nation would not recover in humid
red years. It would give foreign in.
slnstries a lead over the United States
which We might never regain. 1t would
jeopardise capital to such an extent that
men of means would hesitate to invest
their wealth in national productive en-
terprises. It would PROSTATE the bust
ness Of the country.
Arbitration could settle these indus
trial disputes without difficulty, but ar
bitratiOn can not always be invoked un-
less there is law which compels both
sides to arbitrate.
Let us have such law and let us
have it at once, before another spectre
arises to menace the peace of the land.
1t has been generally assumed that
the stock Of the railroads of the country
is owned by comparatively few veal
thy people, when as a matter of fact it
is just the reverse. Reports filed with
the Interstate Commerce Commission as
required by law, show that the majority
of stockholders are people of compare
lively small means, and that this stock
is held in comparatively every wolk of
life. The Illinois Central, one of the
smaller roads, has 900 stockholders;
$4,000 people own stock Of the Atchson
Topeka & Santa Fe; the Pennsylvania is
owned by $4,000 people, and other roads
are in proportion. The interests Of
these people, and of the great consum-
ing public, should also be considered in
any settlement that is finally effected
IN the dispute between the roads and
their employees.
The president has finally appointed
the American members of the commits
sion that is expected to adjust our diff
ferences with Mexico. The commission,
no doubt, will map out an elaborate
plan which both governments will be
expected to approve, and to which the
American government will adhere. But
since the Mexican government is totally
without stability and VIGOROUSLY treach
erous and unreliable, it is difficult to
see ahead any hope of final peace along
the border when once the troops return
to their homes. The leopard never
changes his spots, and the Mexican is
leopard of leopards.
Some people are always happy, some
are constitutionally miserable while
others have a difficult time deciding
which they prefer.
In due time death comes unbidden to
us all. But some, we note, are never
satisfied unless spectacularly cling to
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

FAMILY SEWING-Ladies wishing
sewing done at their homes by the
day will please notify Mrs. ]. A.
Howrey, 291 North Shilling Ave.
Phone 279.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

FOR SALE OR SERVICE-Durham
Bull at Mowrey's Feed Yard. S-1O1f
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
WANTED.

WANTED-A woman for general house
work. Inquire of R. G. Fleming,
Blackfoot or telephone 366J. tt
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07

Some people are always happy, some
are constitutionally miserable, while
others have a difficult time deciding
which they prefer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-07
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-The Blackfoot Idle Hour
Pool Hall, will invoice about $500,
doing business of about 5000 per
month. Cash or bankable notes. See
w. L. PARKER or phone 283R2. If,