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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
POLITICAL FRIENDSHIP"

1t is very strange brand of friend
ship that Mr.. Beakley exhibited for
County Attorney Adair in last week 8
Republican when he unjustly criticised
and grossly misreprescnted facts con-
nected with the county attorneys of
flee for the sole purpose of attempting
to prejudice the voters against his
FRIEND
Such an unfair, selfish and false
campaign will never succeed in defeat
ing Mr.. Adair whose only known OppO
nent and protestant is his 6 friend' Mr..
Beakley, who seems to have a chronic
and incurable itch for the office of dis
trict attorney for which he has several
times aspired in vain. We do not
know the reason why voters have so
often in the past looked with disfavor
upon Mr.. Beakley's candidacy, but if
his past campaigns were as unkind and
not blame them for opposing him at
has ever questioned Mr.. Adair' integ-
rity and ability, much less his motives
as prosecuting attorney, and Mr..
Beakley only does so through person
al antipathy and desire to succeed
him i'll office. But, the course he is
pursuing to GUST his "friend'' will
lose him votes even in his own party
| where Mr.. Adair's fair and impartial
prosecution of transgressors has won
him many friends aud admirers.
No one objects to Mr.. Beakley again
aspiring to be county prosecutor, but
he should use more honorable methods
if he ever expects to be successful
Only short time before the primaries
he told us that he did not think he
would again be candidate for the Of
flee he has so long hungered for as its
salary would not justify him in for.
saking his lucrative law practice, but
if his party insisted on him making the
race again he was too much of a Demo
crat to refuse. Such a statement s
truthfulness is fraught with doubt, as
no one believes Mr.. Beakley's party
loyalty is sufficient to make him d
martyr to his own welfare.
| 1t is true that Mr.. Adair and Mr.
Beakley have differed as to the defini
ton of justice in number of cases in
which Mr.. Beakley- took a voluntary
| interest for some unknown cause. One
of these cases is that of Maurice Bur
ton, the self-confessed rape fiend who
Mr.. Beakley says was railroaded to Tho
penitentiary by County Attorney Adai,
and Probate Judge Doud. Again, wht
will believe this remarkable accuse
ton of Mr. .Beakley's! If Mr.. Beakle,
was arraigned on the side Of justice il
this case he would have some sympath,
Tor the hayward and unfortunate littl
girl who is now reported to be chatte
of the sidewalks of Salt Lake City
AS Mr.. Bealley and others know tn,
only miscarriage of justice in this cas-,
was the deplorable charity that prevent
ed this notorious fiend having som,
company from Blackfoot to prison
from whence he is now pardoned, bu
his victim, where is she? Poor thing
prison would be paradise to her pres
ent environments. Yet this good, re
ligous man, who is looking for {
chance to yield the. scepter of justice
sympathizes with her seduccr.
We do not believe there is anothe
respectable man, surely not one witt
a little daughter, who believes this self
convicted moral degenerate was rail
roaded to the penitentiary.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
PLATFORM OF REPUBLICAN CAN
DIDATES FOR COMMISSIONER

All candidates for State or National
offices go before the people on some
definite pledge or platform. Usually,
in County affairs, where the voters are
more vitality interested in the conduct
of the office, their candidates seek
their suffrages without any announced
or stated purpose or program. Such
procedure leaves the newly elected
officer, and the citizens generally in a
state of uncertainty. The voters have a
right to know what to expect of the
men for whom they vote. Therefore,
as candidates on the Republican ticket,
for the positions of County Commits
sioners of Bingham County, we feel it
our duty to the electors of Bingham
County, to make our positions plain
and clear on several of the most i'm
portant questions that affect the citi
zens of our county at this time, and
have adopted the following as our plan
| for the conduct Of the county business,
if we should be elected next November,
| towit:
l. We stand firmly for good and
permanent county roads, and if it is
the wish of the majority of the voters
to be expressed at an election to be
called for that purpose, and so that the
people may be relieved Of the burden
of increased taxes to get such good
roads, to issue bonds to cover the same.
We pledge ourselves to call such az.
election that the people may express
their wishes in that regard.
+ 2. We pledge ourselves to strict
economy in the expenditure of public
money, consistent with good govern
ment and the improvements necessary
| for the advancement of the interests
of rapidly growing country.
B. We pledge ourselves, if elected,
! 10 mold Beard meetings monthly, in
| lead o. quarterly, for the purpose of
aN5w:sg bills, and transaeting any 9th
or business that may come before the
| board. so that we can thereby better
| se4,e the people generally.
= T,c promise our best efforts to get
Federal and State aid in the line of
road improvements, thus getting on,
main highways under system of state
control, so that the maintenance ex
penses will be minimized upon the tax
payers of this county.
5. We pledge ourselves to appoint
efficient persons to all positions where
we have the appointive power, having
in mind solely our plain duty to oul
constituents, and the welfare of tho
county.
6. We further and finally pledge
| ourselves to use our best efforts, singley
and collectively, to make the coming
| administration clean, efficient, bus
inesslike administration, and a success
| in every way possible.
J. G. BOND,
| JED TAYLOR,
MILFORD NJ. CHRISTENSEN
Suhsnr;ha for the Ontimist
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
PRESTO

Mr.. and Mrs. Elihu Higley enter
tanned the entire neighborhood at their
new house last Saturday night and the
warming that was accorded it should
keep down the coal bill for the win
ter.
The Ladies Sewing Circle met with
Mrs. Martinell last Thursday, where
they spent a pleasant and profitable
afternoon.
Miss Anna Brenton, Miss Clarice
just and Miss Hannah Tolmie are at
tending the Teachers Institute at Po-
catello this week
Mr. and Mrs Shirtliff Christensen
went to Blackfoot the last Of the week
to lay i'll a supply of household goods.
They will live on the Williams ranch
The II. X. Williams family will move
to Blackfoot this week to put their
children i'll school.
Miss Doris Dunn of Blackfoot was
the week end guest of the just girls.
Jack Mulhern is here from Oregon
shaking hands with old friends.
Mrs. Carson is visiting, relatives at
Idaho Falls.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
IDAHO, IN AND FOR BINGHAM
COUNTY.
Alias Summons


D. II. Biethan, Plaintiff,
Quong Sing, Colorado, Ga Chinaman) +,
Charles zee Ga Chinaman), William
II. Montgomery, administrator of the
estate of Alice Montgomery, de-
ceased, John Montgomery, Charles
Z. Montgomery, William II. Mont
gomery, Minnie Cooper,all unknown
heirs of Quong Sing, deceased, all
unknown devisees of QuOng Sing,
deceased, all unknown heirs of Col
orado Ga Chinaman), deceased, all
unknown devisees of Colorado Ga
Chinaman). deceased, all unknown
heirs of Charles zee Ga Chinaman)
deceased, all unknown devisees of
Charles zee Ga Chinaman), deceas,
ed, all unknown heirs of Alice Mont.
gomery, deceased, all unknown de-
visees Of Alice Montgomery, de
ceased, all unknown heirs of John
Montgomery, deceased, all unknown
devisees of John Montgomery, de-
Is in block 2S of Lewis Addition to
the City of Blackfoot, Bingham
county, Idaho, Defendants.
The State of Idaho sends greetings
to Quong Sing, Colorado Ca Chinaman)
Charles Yee Ga Chinaman), William II
Montgomery, administrator of the es
tate of Alice Montgomery, deceased
John Montgomery, Charles E. Mont.
gomery, William II. Montgomery, Min
ME Cooper, all unknown heirs of Quong
Sing, deceased, all unknown devisees
of Quong Sing, deceased, all unknown
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
ROSE

Lost-Between Ras Hansen s ranch
and s. A. judd residence last Thurs
day, a light brown and yellow auto
robe. Please return to S. A. Judd.-ad.
The Y. l.. M. l. A. will give dance
and social OH November 3, at the Rose
hail.. Refreshments will be served and
excellent dance music will be furnished.
All cordially invited.
Miss Lydia Jackman has been on the
sick list for the past few days.
With few exceptions the crops are
all harvested.
Mr.. Albert Gardner has been ailing
for the past several days.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RING.
HAM COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO.

In the Matter of the Estate of William
Kahn, deceased.
Notice for Hearing on Petition for
Probate of Foreign Nvill and for Is.
suance of Letters Parliamentary
Thereon.
Notice is hereby given that a peti.
ton for the probate of the will Of
William Kahn, deceased, and for the is.
suance of letters testamentary thereon
to Fannie R. Kahn, has been filed in
this court, and that Monday, the 23rd
day of October, 1916, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon of said day, at the court
room of said court in the City of Black.
foot, Bingham County, Idaho, have
been set as the time and place for tho
hearing of said petition, when and
where any person interested may appear
and contest the same and show cause if
any they have why said petition should
not be granted. Said will is foreign
will heretofore admitted to probate in
the State of New York.
Dated this 3rd day of October. 1915.
(Seal) T. A. DOUD
Judge of Said ProbateCourt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
FARMERS HAVE NO
POTATOES TO SPARE

Idaho can offer Utah no relief from
the high price of potatoes, according
to the report of the special committee
of the Salt Lake Retail Merchants
Association, which was sent to the Gem
State with view of contracting for
potatoes for the local market at low.
err price than the $2.10 per hundred
weight now prevailing.
The committee not only reports tina,
Idaho cannot give Utah relief, but that
the big demand in the east and else
where for potatoes, coupled with the
shortage of that article of food through
out the country, may mean still fur
ther advance in price on the market
here and elsewhere.
The committee was composed Of Viii
liam Murdoch, A. D. Affleck and A. II
Davis. They secured the State Of Ida
no, they report, and found that the pre-
vailing price there is $1.S5 per hun
dred weight, +. 0. b. at Idaho shipping
points, which would make the potatoe.
from $2.05 to $21O f. o. b. Salt Lake.
1t is declared that the supply of pota
toes is from 2OO,OOO,O0O to 300 900 ,OO(
bushels short Of what it should be ant
the demand is on the increase. AS {
| result, the committee predicts that ther,
will be still further advance in price
The committee found, also, that wha-
potatoes could be gotten were only il
small lots, not sufficient in size tt
make any difference to the local mar
ket, even though they We're brough
here.
1t is expected that potatoes now re
failing at 80 cents peek will advanc,
to 40 cents a peek before the end OF
next week.
Bishop Elof Nelson of Sunnydell
near Idaho Falls, who is in the city
declares that not only is the potato
crop of the state short, but that tn,
honey crop will be short this year
| This is said to be due to the early col,
weather of spring, which nipped tn
flowers and growths from which tn
bees gather honey.-Salt Lake Tribune
Oct. PIT.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
STATE TICKET

State Senator
L. r. Thomas.
State Representatives.
p. G. Johnston,
A. S. Dickinson.
County Commissioners
First District
MILFORD NJ. Christensen.
Second District
j. G. Bond.
Third District
Jed Taylor.
Sheriff
A. III. Simmons.
Assessor and Personal Tax Collector
E. T. Malcom.
Treasurer
L. G. Wells.
Probate Judge
James E. Good.
County Superintendent
Grace Faulconer.
Prosecuting Attorney
Ralph W. Adair.
County Surveyor
A. +. Christensen.
Coroner 90
E. T. Peck.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
FLOUR FLOUR
FLOUR

Just unloaded, car of "Ambrosia' -
Flour, made at American Falls. Each
sack is guaranteed to make more loaves
of bread than any other flour in this
section "Ambrosia flour has no SUI
perior for pastry baking.
SKAGGS' CASH STORES.
Bridge Street.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

A woman to take care of a couple of
children and do light housekeeping
Apply at this office.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
CLASSIFIED Advertising
WANTED.

A good farm, from 40 to 50 acres, well
improved. Will buy or rent and pay
cash. Address box 653, Blackfoot, Ida
no.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
EXCURSIONS TO PoCATELLO
October 3O-31: Nov 1st

Via O. s. l.. for United Cattle and
Horse Growers Association convention
and Automobile Show. Tickets limited
to November 9th. See agents for rates
and further details.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Lost-2-year-old roam horse with
white spot on forehead. Reward to
finder. Leave information here.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Life is never so sweet but what lit
tie taffy gives it better flavor.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
Republican Ticket

Republican Ticket
For President
Charles E. Hughes. ST.
For Vice President x
Charles w. Fairbanks.
For Presidential Electors
Ignatz We'll, Standpoint.
w. H. Estabrook, Idaho City:
E. A. Walters, Twin Falls.
D. w. Church, Pocatello.
For Congressman
Burton L. French, !.
ADDISON T. Smith. ~
For Governor
D. W. Davis. J..
For Lieutenant Governor
B. M. Holt.
For Secretary Of State
George R. Barker.
For State Treasurer
John w. Eagleson.
For Attorney General
Marlin j. Sweeley.
For State Auditor
George w. Lewis.
For Superintendent Of Schools
Miss Ethel e. Redfield.
For Inspector of Mines
Robert N. Bell
Non Partisan Judicial Candidate
For Justice Of the Supreme Court
Robert n. Dunn.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

According to foreign correspondents
all nations are winning tremendous vic
tories in Europe. But, then, it IS a poo
correspondent who can't magnify {
scratch into a carnival of blood.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Modesty is a jewel-but, like most
jewels, in this day it is hard to find.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Many fellow leads the van in life
and winds up at the tail end in death.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

We are a great advocate of free
speech, provided the speaker tells no
tales out of school concerning us.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
APPLES
APPLES APPLES APPLES

A full car of Yakima Apples, consist
ing of several varieties, all solid and
free from worms. Our price this week
IS LESS THAN PRESENT WHOLE
SALE PRICE.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Big assortment of popular priced
Jewelry. Racket Store.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Betting is all dead wrong at best, bu
when you bet on the wrong side it S
bowling sin.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

have started music class of piano
pupils and would like few more.
MRS. ROBERT BOYD.
"a Oak st. Phone 213-W
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

The wise man takes note of the little
things in life-the fool sees only the
big ones and forgets even them.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Good advice: People who never look
before they leap should refrain from
leaping.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Mexico-oh, shucks!
War at best is dreadful thing-evcn
in the home.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

For comfort, style and
wear, the Jackson Corset
has them all beat. Ask for
them. Biethan's.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26
LOST.

Yesterday morning, pair of ladies ;
black fur top buckskin gloves. Please
leave at the offife.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Don't forget the Clothing
Sale mems and boys, at
Biethan's.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-26

Girl for general house work. Small
family. p. 0. Box 235. Phone 1914.
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In the Matter of the Estate of William
Kahn, deceased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-14
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

New York. July 13-Steers sold al sS.90 0@$10.30 per 100 lbs; choice fa1 oxen at sS; bulls at $5.50 @$S;. cows al s4@s7.60; 8 head at $T.75.
 Calves.--Common to prime veals sold at $9.50 o $13.25 per 100 lbs; culls at $8@$9; skinned milk calves mainly at>$8. City dressed veals al 15 1-2 O zoe; country dressed at 12 1-2 @17 1-2c.
 Sheep and Lambs.-Selling range for sheep $4.50@$7.25 for common to choice; culls sold at $3@$4; com mon to choice lambs at $10.50 o $11.75; dressed mutton 11@15c.; dressed lambs 16@13hc, few at 19c.
 Hogs.-Good medium and heavy hogs sold at $10.40 per 100 lbs; roughs $8.75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-14
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS.
Losses By Fire.

Fire starting from an unknown Icause destroyed the barn owned by Sabino Tragone at Norwalk, Tuesday morning. A horse, a wagon. small quantity of hay and tools were also destroyed during the blaze. The loss is estimated at $500.
 Fire destroyed the one-story frame garage and a seven-passenger auto- mobile owned by Nicolas Agnese at Norwalk, Wednesday, causing loss of about $1,5OO, of which N,100 was covered by insurance.
 Protecting the Children.
 All children in Greenwich under 1e years of age are now barred from the movies" schools, churches and any place where there is a gathering of any large number of persons under the age of 16. The order has been is- sued by the health department with a view to prevent the spread of infantile paralysis.
 Struck By Lightning.
 During the electrical storm at Dan- bury, Wednesday afternoon the north cupola of St. Joseph's church was struck by lightning. The uper part of the cupola is supported on eight col- umns and the bolt shattered one of these columns completely and partly demolished one other.
 Fire followed the bolt of lightning which struck John Doyle's ice house in Danbury, Wednesday afternoon. Loss $10o. .aaazf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-14
PAY YLITTLEHEED T0AMER|CAN NOTE
 ON MAIL SEIZURES
British Newspapers Chary of Expression on Question
 of Freedom of Seas

London, July 14.-Surprisingly lit tie attention has been given in this country to the American note on seiz- ures of the mails. When published in America only brief and rather ex- aggerated summaries were sent by the British correspondents. The note was published in full only by the Times on the nineteenth of June, several days after the American papers which printed it had arrived in England. On Saturday the Foreign Office issued the text as an official paper for publica- ton on Tuesday June 27th.
 Almost the only important edito- rial reference to the note is made by the Economist in its issue of to-day. It points out that lowing to lack of information the public in this coun- try has failed to understand the con- stant references by President Wilson and by leading newspapers in the United States to the question of Free dom of the Seas"
 After quoting a large part of the note the Economist says: ''It will be seen that good deal of feeling has been evinced. and that great care and discrimination are required in order not only to meet the susceptibilities
 
 the establishment of precedents which, under different circumstances, we should not tuoerate ourselves. as neutrals in a future naval war. Sup posing, for example, there were war between Spain and Sweden, and the be1ligerents claimed the right to inter- cept mails between London and Paris or London and New York, and to open all privato 1ettera would that DaSS The summing-up of the note is very strong. It declares that the rights of neutrals are as sacred as the rights of belligerents. and must be as strict ly observed, and concludes: Only a radical change in the present British and French policy, restoring to the United States it's full rights as a neu- tral power, will satisfy this govern ment' Fortunately we have an ar bitration treaty with the United States which Germany has not"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-14

sions'. The neckerchief was a replica of the Bridgeport sailors necker- chiefs. But the Genoa sailors have laniards
 Given that Lieut.. Merritt can | eak Italian-(MaySe he can)-he uld find it natural to order them to mus ter on the starb'd side of the foc'sle, facing in board.
 Anywhere in Genoa you find signs of the war. Soldiers or men-o-Vars- men are everywhere-on the streets' at the corners, on the cars in the shops and cafes. The flag flies brave ly. Portraits of military heroes are in the windows. Post cards have mili- tary scenes. Women wear the coIors. Squads and sections march in the city. Papers are full of war news. Ribbon heads stretch full page width.
 There are still many men of mili- tary age on the streets in multi. Genoa still has a defense which it can put into uniform. It is far from exhaust ed.
 Boy Scouts have here nearly the same uniform as at home. They have the olive drab hue in the cloth. The shirt is open at the neck and the trousers are in syncopee-halt at the knee. There is a space of three inches of bare leg, like the Highland uniforms-and then high stocks. The boys carry Alpin stocks. They hike on a Sunday. Most of the girls are beautiful. They have dark eyes, raver hair and olive complexion. They are better than the average Italian girls in Bridgeport. They are sturdy anc healthy and of a heavy design. They are-but here are three men of the Royal Navy! Of what interest are girls of a heavy design or any other | build, when men of any navy art round?
 Thes lads are from H. M. S. Co1ypas They tell you that their ship is re- ceiving small repairs. They have
 liberty for couple of hours and art
 seeing Genoa sir. It is bloomin
 fine city, sir. We oily well know l that.
 Their uniform is also like that il
 the Third Division. but there is z
 bally difference in rating badges. Int lads are expert in judging Gin moder l ation) Genoa vino and prefer the ret
 to the white, they say. They quer, you as to Uncle Sam's entry into tht | war.
 But this letter may turn a column and it is time to stop the offense. Ar
 rivederci, signore e signori signorine \ ali Bridgeport. k I think that is correct, but tremble at the chance I am taking. In French it is: Au revoir, mesdames ct mes. sieurs ct mselles de Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-14
LITCHFIELD COUNTY NEWS
Establishes . Quarantine.

Alarmed at the spread of infantile paralysis, Norfolk people are having printed circulars placing restrictions on indiscriminate immigration of New York. Children from the infected districts are to be isolated for three weeks.
 Drags Child Along.
 A man, who said he was Frank George of Torrington, was arrested in Flutevil1e, Wednesday. The man was leading a three-year-old child by the arm and was dragging the child along because 1t was too tired to walk. He was examined as to his sanity and was then taken with the child, to Torrington. where he said he lived Before going, however, he parted with about $26. which repre- sented fine of $7 and costs for abus- ing a child. The man and child had walked eight miles. i-
 Spotted Fever In Torrington.
 There were two cases of infantile paralysis in Torrington within the past month, one case resulting in the