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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11
ROH ADMITS he WROTE
LETTER TO Won PAPEN
German Consul ut New Orleans Con-
fesses Authorship to Assmi-
ated Press.
CRITICIZED L. $. GovEKNMExT
States He Did Not Wish PubIirly to
Acknowledge Writing to Recalled
Attache. for Official and Political
Reasons

NEW ORLEANS LA, February 10
The doubt which has surrounded the
authorship OF letter criticizne the
United states government addressed
To Captain Won Papen. ami found in
The recalled German military attaches
effects by British authorities at Eai-
mouth several weeks ago. was cleared
here to-day by Or. Paul Ro.I. German
consul ri New Orleans. who tdmiI.n,I
TO the Associated i:cSS that lie wrote
the letter
The letter was tndwritten IN Ser
man Oh Il lcttcrhcad OF the conSu,;, &c
mere. and WAS signed merely with tn.
"onsufS last name. Rob. british Of
hciais. in giving out translation Of
the letter. stated i: WA. signed with
the initials. II. Y. NJ Or. l;oh said
they apparently mistooi> the letters e.,
n for ~, NJ owing Ia his style OF
chiroGraphy.
The British officials attributed the
authorship OF the letter TO "E. Won
Mcysenbug. formcr German consul al
New Orleans. raron Ernest Won
NeyscnhuS. who several Years ago was
acting German counsu! here c,,.
phatically declared II. did no, writ
the letter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-11

lt"ehs'- The Des; ;on. for ,ui!di g
up 10. system Is trvsa ~. and .Aer.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
DEATH OF AN OLD LADY,

Last Friday night at 1880, after long
years Of sickness and suffering, death
came as an angel of mercy to Miss Anne
Christiana Jorgensen, at the home of
her brother on South Shilling avenu"
A paralyzed leg had rendered the de-
ceased an invalid for many years, dur,
ing thirty-fve years of which she had
only been able to 60 from her bed to a
chair, and back again to her bed. She
was born in Denmark IS years ago, and
has been resident of Idaho for about
thirty years. .-,t-.
After three days of Inconsistencies
death came very quietly, and apparent
.ly painlessly until short time before
the end, when there were evidences of
uneasiness Besides her brother, who
is the railroad gardner, she had rela-
tives in Basalt, where the body was laid
to rest last Sunday.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
Lou J. BEAUCHAMP
COMING TO CHAUTAUOUA

Lou j. Beauchamp, the original hu-
morous philosopher, is captioned "The
thinker who makes you laugh, and the
hllmorist who makes you Think No
epigram could be more appriate. Mr.
Beauchamp is verbal DYNAMO
charged with sunshine. He is packed
with tough tibered words that hit. HS
shoots phrases with ''kick' in them.
But his rapierlike thrusts simultanc
ously flash fun and pierce truth. He
will put crimp in gathering of the
most complacencc. Every time Lou
Beanchamp turns an audience into a
smile he lays a thought in the wrinkle.
he does not drag his inmitable stories
in by, the ear. They are part of the
capsule-the sugar-coating to some
pretty stiff pills. He is a benevolent
surgeon, though, his good cheer being
the only anaesthetic required by NM pa
tlents. Beauclamp breaches the Cos
pei OF sunshine and love. He believes
that life is glorious thing--not the
life that You can buy at any news stand
fora dime, but the eternal realty of the
verb ''to be- He is worry blotter.
His Sunshine Lecture will evaporate all
your tears. Every word is a radiant
ray OF hope-every thought lesson
and Il comfort. His enthusiasm is az
catching as the measles ana if yoi
don't want to be ''took'' with an un.
co4querable optimism, keep awav from
eauchamp.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
AN OLD LADY FATALLY INJURED

Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Rowles.
mother of Ed Rowles, who lives on the
corner of East Main and Bridge streets.
and who was old and feeble, met with
an unaccountable accident that proved
1atal. While turning around very
quickly in her home she fell and broke
her right hip, and although everything
possible was done for her. death came
to her relief Monday afternoon. De-
ceased was a native of Hannibal. Mo
where she was born, in 1910. When in
her teens her family moved to CaIifor
ma, where she resided number of
years, coming to Blackfoot twenty.
elght years ago, and has since made he.
home in this city. where her kind and
noble nature and many social qualities
made her host of friends who sin.
r'r'ly regret the accident that caused
her death. She leaves to mourn her
death the following devoted children.
who have the sympathy of this entire
community: Ed Rowles, of Idaho Falls.
Mrs. George Locev, of Blackfoot, and
Mrs. Fred Vogeler, of Portland, Oregon.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
POPULAR VERDICT
IS RENDERED

The case Of IT. +. Mcmillan, plant.
in, VS.. J. B. Sage, defendant, was tried
last Monday before jury in the dis.
trict court. Both litigants are from
Shelley, and are matrimonial relative,
and old friends. Mr.. Mcmillan is a
man Of unquestioned veracity and in
tegrity. and placed implicit confidence
and trust in his friend and relative for
many years, until time for the settle
ment of some notes and securities ar.
rived, when he reluctantly arrived at
the conclusion that his confidence had
been betrayed, and sought the courts
for redress, for the first time in his life.
Notwithstanding the defendant, Sage.
is an experienced litigant and was ably
represented by Attorneys John Jone.
and j. NJ. Stevens, the evidence was so
strong that it only took the jury about
twenty minutes to render a unanimous
verdict against him.
Mr.. Mcmillan was represented bv
Holden & Holden, and the verdict he
received was for $SS0.54.
Defendant is owner of the Shelley nj.
falfa mill and the sire of N. s. Sage
quondam Shelley banker. and for wears
has been conspicuous figure in the
district court, where he has always
played the part of defendant.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
THE PONY CONTEST.

The last watch will be given to the
leading contestant at the close Of bust
ness Saturday evening. Rush in YOU,
| coupons.
Only few more days and some hap.
py girl or boy will own that beautiful
mischievous and lovable little pony and
outfit all complete. just think what
splendid times you can have with this
pony, and it II be all your own. How
your friends will enjoy it with you
Get in all the votes you can. We want
you to win. We only wish that every.
one could have a pony. Go to the Pony
firms and get some of the paid in adj
vance cards: they will help you to roll
up lot Of votes. The man at the stnr >
will explain how to use them, and ex-
plain anything which you do not fully
understand.
These cards are good for $500 in
trade, and are punched as used. Cou-
pOns are issued at time of purchase
and will be counted on the grand prize.
This is a splendid chance to promote
the interest of contestants. Be sure
to improve it. The following are the
Pony stores:
Powers Pharmacy, the SantOx store
The Brown-Hart Co., the big out
filters.
BlackfoOt Farmers Milling Co.
Pearson Co., the grOcers.
Central Meat Market, the Qualit!
Shop.
+. c. Christ, the jeweler.
\. +. Boyle & Co., hardware.
Standrod 4 Co.. bankers.
Hendrie Implement Co., farm impls
ments.
n. & G. Bills, Auto Co.. repairing.
The Isis, quality pictures and vaude
vile.
The Pony buggy is now here and will
be on display Saturday morning in the
window of Powers Pharmacy. Chill
dren, take look at it. The pony will
be here soon.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
9TH OF JULY CEIEBRA-
TON AT FAIR GROUNDS

The sum of $4,000 has been sub
scribed for the celebration of the
approaching 4th of July, the 140th
anniversary Of America 8 independence
The observance will commence Sunday
the end by motorcycle race from
Salt Lake City. The morning of the
Fourth will be devoted 10 very patri-
otic literary program, consisting OF an
oration and vocal and instrumental
music. The afternoon will start with
ball game, which VIII be followed by
motorcycle, auto and horse races. Two
thousand five hundred dollars in purses
will be given away. Blackfoot's two
brass bands have been employed for the
occasion, and the city will be illum-
mated at night by an immense search
light.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
Chautauqua CON
mences Saturday

Next Saturday the people of Black.
foot will be treated to some of the best
entertainment that drifts into the west.
ern country, and it is composed of the
factors standing for excellence ON the
oratorical platform, in the musical
world, in the field Of humor and art,
or in the channels Of entertainment.
The chautauqua will open on the 18th,
and the local committee has worked
hard to make the affair a success. and
it deserves the support of people who
believe in the benefit Of elevating and
uplifting influence in community.
The attractions this year are far su-
perior to any that have appeared in
Blackfoot, and the neighbors of sur.
rounding towns can visit the Grove CITY
in the full security that they will be
benefited in every way, as the best art
lists in the chautauqua enterprise will
be featured during the week.
Those things that spell for broaden.
ing the mind, developing the latent tai
ent, inspiring to better purpose are the
fine elements that spell for the success
OF people or q community. and the ed.
ucational influence. and benefit to the in.
dividuai is of far-reaching Importance.
Next week is one not only of good,
entertainment, but of substantial value.
to the individual, as the program is
varied and appealing
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
0FF1CER-eToNEMAN.

Miss NJ. Ruth Officer, of Emporia
and John Henry Stoneman, Of .Onta
rio, Canada, were married June 9th a,
the home Of the bride on Union Street
Ihe double ring ceremony was perfor
med by the Rev. l.. NJ. Potts, of the
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
The ceremony was performed before
an alcOve of ferns. Miss Florence Hc.
bart, of the music department of the
Normal, played the wedding march from
Lohengrin, and Miss Evalinc Hartley
sang ~ Love Thee.' The bride wore
white net with white satin trimmings.
and carried white rosebuds. After thc
wedding dinner was served,
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Elizabeth Officer, and has lived most
of her life in Emporia, having moved
here several years ago from Reading,
She is graduate Of the Normal and
IS also an accomplished musician. She
has taught school in Idaho for three
years. and last year she taught the third
grade at the Union school. Mr.. Stone
man is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. s.
Stoneman, of Ontario, Canada. He re-
ceived an education in Canada. For
several years he has lived in Blackfoot.
Idaho, where he is owner of large bee
raising concern, and is an ex-president
of the State Bee Association, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stoneman went to Hillsdale TODAY
for a. visit. The bride s going. away
gown was of brown serge. They will
go to Blackfoot, Idaho, next week
where they will live.-Emporid Gazette,
June Z.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
WILL HUFFMAN DEAD,
Deceased Was Formerly Well Known
Carpenter Of Blackfoot,

William F. Huffman, of this citv
aged 53 years, died at st. Marv's hospi
tai in Winfield Thursday evening. from
the effects of gunshOt wound inflicted
by stray bullet fred by the negro
Roscoe Wilson, when on Monday. Nav
20, wilson was engaged in an alterca
ton with another negro, Mark West.
Mr.. Huffman was the innocent by stand.
er who suffered for others wrongdoing,
! The wound in his foot vas thought to
be healing, when DR.. Calhoun, the at
tending physician, discovered svmp-
toms of tetanus and at once hurried
with the unfortunate man to the Win.
heid hospital, where by repeated in jec-
tlon 0teserum every effort was made to
stay the disease and avert the dreaded
catastrophe.
After his arrival at the hospital Mr..
HUFFMAN was remarkably cheerful and
sent word to his anxious friends here
that he woukl come out all right. Con
vulsions soon developed and grew more
violent until all hope had to be aban-
dohed. His children and sister, Mrs.
Remele, were sent for. His wife had
accompanied him and was constantly
beside him.
The remains were brought here from
Winfield Friday afternoon.
Seldom has Sedan been so shocked
as at the tragedy ending in the death
of Mr. Huffman. Devoted to his f:lln-
lly, loyal to the interests Of the com
munlty and good citizen in every
sense of the word, his untimev removal
IN the very prime of life brings not only
meNpressible sorrow to those near and
dear to him, but also y sense of loss
augmented by the tragic manner Of
ms going. Ii was II journey which
brought staggering shock and a
binding tear, and death has struck n
wound which will not soon heal. Mr..
Huffman $ everyday life was beyond
reproach; he was always a good neigh I
bor true friend, and a plain, un-
assuming man. He adhered to the sim.
pie creed of honesty in all his dealings.
lie leaves many sOrrowing relatives and
friends, and their sympathy goes out
to the wife who is without IA helpmee.,
and to the children left fatherles..
May the world be kind to them.
The deceased was born in Decatur,
Ill.,. May II, 1861. When still boy he
moved to Iowa. January Il, 1895, he
was married to Miss Ollie Hancock, who
with the children, Myrtle and Hugh,
survive him. He is also survived by
i've sisters and a brother, Mrs. Eta
lair, of Iowa, and Mrs. John Remele,
II Sedan, being the only ones present at
he funeral. Mrs. Ella Henry. sister
II Mrs Huffman, was also here. Mr.. {
huffman came to Sedan twelve wears {
go and has since resided here. He ,
vas member of the Christian church
ince early manhood. t
Funeral services were conducted Sun,
ay morning at IL clock from the !
ome on South Douglas street. by the
rev. Frank NJ. Colville, of the Christ
an church, assisted by Mr.. j. ID. Me-
'rian. Beautiful hymns were sung bv @
lesdames +. G. Aekarman and ID. j. u
lever, Messrs. Frank Harmon and ID. J. I
'ever, Mrs. Fred Ackarman, pianist. 5
nterment was in Greenwood cemetery.
Sedan Times Star
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15

other man in the country today. Tha,
man IS Charles Zueblin, Of Boston, q
speaker IN constant demand and one
who is noted for his practical idea.
on civic matters.
contrary to what one would expect,
Mr.. zueblin does not talk in that deep
seiehtifieai method used by some lect
urera on such subjects. He talks
straight from the shoulder in a clear.
cut manner and tells in practical way
OF the reforms that can be adopted BY
any set of people in any community.
Bringing Mr.. Zueblin to chautauqua
Is but another of the big things that the
chantauqua does for the community in
real service.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
DEADLY SPOTTED FEVER.

Fred X. Morgan, carpenter by
trade, died at the hospital last Sunday
night from spotted fever, after ten
days sickness. He contracted the fatal
disease from the bite of Dubois wood
tick, and though everything that med
zeal aid and care could suggest was done
for him, the bite proved fatal. He was
36 years Of age and native of Nebras-
ka. where the deceased has relatives,
and where his remains will be laid to
rest.
Deceased was the son in law of NJ.
and Mrs. Frank Stearns, and his wife
left today with the body.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS.

Miss Nettie Badger entertained =
few OF her friends at her home Monday
evening at a farewell party. The even
ing was spent in playing cards, Five
Hundred being the game The prizes
We're won by Miss Cora Gilbert and Mr..
+. W. Enlow, the former getting a beau
tlful hand-painted plate and the latter
pretty match holder. A dainty lunch
was served, after which the guests de
parted for their homes, feeling that
they had spent a pleasant evening.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
BOISE DELEGATES
ARE SELECTED

All political parties of Idaho will
hold their platform conventions in
Boise on Tuesday, June z, in accord.
alice with, the provisions of the law set.
ting the time, the date and the place.
Under the laws governing such mat.
ters, all conventions for the purpose Of
drawing political platforms must be
held at the same time, though as a mat.
ter Of course the conventions are held
separately and apart.
Tuesday afternoon Chairman West
of the Republican county central com
mittee called meeting of the precinct
committeeman in the probate court
room for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the State platform cOnven-
ton. The meeting, which was presided
over by Chairman West, chose Attorney
Dygert to act as secretary, and elected
the following delegates: G. V. Fisher,
p. 6. Johnston and Byrd Trego, of
Blackfoot; Soren Jorgeson ana A. B.
Clark, OF Shelley, and Thomas Black
burn, of Springfield. Only about half
of the precinct committeeman were
present.
The Democratic county central com
mittee held meeting the same after
noon IN the X. of p. hall, where the
committee was called to order by
Chairman DeKay and Mark Farmer
acted as secretary. The Democrats, as
well as the Republicans, found ii diff
cult to select platform drafters who
had the time and money to go to Boise
at their own expense, but succeeded in
selecting the following: A. Whitten,
L. n. Capps, w. A. Beakley and Frank
De Kay, Blackfoot; Jas. Hurt, Aber-
deem, and 7. J. Bennett, Shelley.
Bingham county is entitled to six
delegates in the convention.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
$7e2, 900 BOND FILED
BY DAVID G. ECCLEa

Ogden, June 10.-The following ac.
tion of Judge n. }. Harris Yesterday in
granting change in guardians, David
{. Eccles, the new guardian of William
j. and Homer q. Ecclcs, minor heirs OF
the late David Eccles, filed ii bond in
the district court today for $4,000
Sureties on the bond are Roval Ec.
cles, w. II. Wattis, Joseph S. Eccles
and Bertha NJ. Eccles Mrs. Ecclcs
mother of the two boys, was previously
appointed guardian, but was released
because of i'll heaIth.-Salt Lake Trb.
une.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

desire TO notify the public that I
nave bought the Carson House and am
having it thoroughly renovated and
painted, and will mike it absolutely
sanitary and comfortable It is my in
tehtion to conduct this rooming house
III manner that will make it both
home-llke and comfortable, and every
accommodation and courtesy will be
cheerfuliy extended to patrons. I so.
Ilclt your patronage.
6-S-tf LEE T JONEc
Subscribe for The Optimist.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
RAILROAD SUIT COMPROMISED

The ease of David Wheeler, of More.
land, VS.. the Oregon Short Line rail
road, has been satisfactorily compro.
missed out Of court The ease resulted
from damaged crops caused by the al,
legged carelcssness Of the railroad in the
construction of syphon on the High
Lime lateral ditch which passes through
Mr.. Wheeler's farm. The ease was
handled by Attorney Dickinson, and
was settled to the entire satisfaction Of
both parties.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
LOCAL LECTURER ABROAD.

j. F. Lewis, instructor of Blackfoot
is an arrival here. He comes to lecture
to the students of the Idaho Tech sum
mer school. His subjects this year will
be on methods of teaching geography
history, principles of education and
school administration. Mr.. Lewis
taught at the last session of the sum
mer school, and the patrons as faculty
have obtained his services again this
year, as the result of the excellent work
performed during his last connection
with the schOOl.-POcatellO Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
BAPTIST AID CELEBRATES.

The ladies of the Baptist Aid Soci-
ETY. held regular meeting at the home
of Mrs. John Austin Wednesday after
noon. The Woman's Union has paid
the pledge of 81 800 on the church, so a
little extra program was rendered to
celebrate the occasion. Those taking
part were:
Musical reading ..,,... Miss Mary Capps
Solo .,.-.-.- Miss Rhea Drollimger
Reading Miss Freda Sollenberyer
After the program a delicious lunch
con was served.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
DUCK SEASON TO OPEN SEPT. e

Through the efforts of the sportsmen
OF southeastern Idaho and State Gam.
Warden Roy Jones, the federal yamo
department has rescinded their previous
ORDER of opening the duck season in
Idaho as late as October |. The new
fullng changes the former zone and
places Idaho with Montana and Wvom-
lhE ana opens the season for this terri.
tory ON the 9th of September, making
IT Just month earlier than last wear
ana finishing six days later than former
years.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
cHAs. zUEBL1N, CITY BUILDER

Never before have the people Of
BIackfoot paid so much attention to
the problem of city building and lie.
vclopment as they are at the present
time. Such problems as the paving of
streets, the heautifving ofeiarkings and
public places and the development Of
municipal water and light systems are
before the public in greater degree
than ever before.
There is new awakening-the real.
lzation that if people are to be happy,
they must live under right living con
ditions.
Coming to chautauqua is a man who
has made life study of the smaller
cities and their problems. He proba.
bly, knows more about how to develop
the smaller cities and how to solve its
many municipal problems than any
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
L. v. CLUB DANCE.

Tuesday evening, June II, the l.. V
Club gave their annual dance in Pro
gress hall. The Club membership con
slsts of Thomas Bumgarner. David Nee
Ian, Port Arthur, Lowell Holbrookc
Harold Silene, Ersel Lindsey, Harold
Anderson and Merrill Boyle. A large
crowd attended. Punch was served
throughout the evening. The patron
esses were Mr.. and Mrs d. F.. Arthur.
Mrs. Bumgarner and Mrs. Harry Chr
tis.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
ENCAMPMENT OF OLD .soLD1EEs

Last Wednesday. June II. was Flag
Day, and the Grand Army of Idaho OBJ
served the day by an annual encamp.
ment at Pocatelo. Three of the four
Grand Army veterans of Black foot were
in attendance, and so was John Bond
Sr.. who is a veteran Of the Mohawk
Indian war of Utah, for whom a pension
bill was recently passed by Congress
We are indebted to Mr.. John Bond
Sr. for a cOpv of the prOyram.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
BLACKFOOT LADY ABROAD,

Through arrangements made by the
Columbian Club i'll the interest of all
the other women $ clubs in Boise, Mrs
Mary Marston Brokaw. the well known
authority on home economies, will give
Il lecture, with refreshments served at
the home of the Columbia Club, s17
Franklin street, Friday afternoon at :;
o clock.
Mrs. Brokaw will tell "New WAYS to
DO Old Things and her wide expert,
ence i'll conducting model Kitchens,
Capital News.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE SNAKE

Last Sunday, Katie Martin, z wears
old, was drowned in the Snake River
near Thomas; party attempted to
cross the river in buggy, when it.
turned over, dumping them out; all of
the party were saved except the little
girl. The body has not yet been re-,
covered.
w. l.. Sparks and wife escaped, tho
Sparks boy rescuing his ll-year-old
sister.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
DONATES $4,000.

Mr.. Jones, whose colt suffered bro
ken leg last week when it collided with
James Hopkins car, near Pocatello,
was in Blackfoot last Friday, visiting
Mr.. Hopkins, and although he entirely
exonerates Mr.. Hopkins from any
blame in the injuring of his colt, Mr..
Hopkins generously gave him $50 as Q
token Of his regret Of the accident.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
SHELLEY VS.. BLACKFoor.

The ball game Sunday with Shelley.
was rather one-sided game. the score
beng IL to | in favor of Black foot
The home team hada tirst;c1ass pitcher.
from Salt lake City, ana expect to,
keep him in the future: After the ball
game there wcre-talrcc mile motorcvcl.
races: in which d. \. .Ienkens was the
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
WILL OPERATE TWO GARAGES

Gordon Bills has secured lease on
the proposed garage in the Eccles hotel,
the construction of which will be com
menced as soon as possible. Mr.. Bills
present quarters, which have become in.
adequate for his increased business, will
be retained and operated in connection
with his new garage,
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-06-15
HAY CROP EXHAUSTED.

There is great hay famine in this
part of the State, and with the pros
pect of the first crop of 1916 being a
failure from cold weather, the hav
question is a serious one to stock
owners. Dealers inform us that the last
stacks sold in this vicinity brought $o5
per ton.