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The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-02-17
ANOTHER ROAD FOR BLAcKrooT

| That the interurban which is being
planned from Pocatello to the Arbon
valley, is to be part Of link connect
ing Salt Lake with points near Vel
lowstone park, became known last
week when it was stated on good au-
thority that the Salt Lake and Ogden
1nterurban railways are under contract
with the United States government to
build from Salt Lake to Angel Point
on the Grand Canyon of the Colorado
river in southern Utah and northern
Arizona, to go through the famous
Dixie country in southern Utah an.l
Knab forest reserve in southern Utah
and northern Arizona, which is the
second largest timber tract in the
United States.
The government is giving interurban
interest big bonuses in timber as
special inducement for building, but
the roads must be completed and in
operation within five years. Salt Lake
and Ogden interurban interests also
confirmed the facts that they were un.
der traffic agreements and transfer ar
rangements with the Denver & Rio
Grande, Western Pacific, Missouri Pa
cific and Wabash railway companies,
and the Wells-Fargo Express company,
which agreements provide for the build
ing Of main interurban line from
Preston, Idaho, where it is now built,
through Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho
Falls and on to the Yellowstone nation
al park, which road also is to be built
within five years.
Early one morning special tra.a
carrying officials of the Salt Lake and
Ogden Interurban interests passed
through Pocatello ell route to Idaho
Falls and the upper Snake river coun-
try and probably will go as far north
as Ashton, looking over the route to
the Yellowstone park. This line is
now built to Preston, Idaho, and will
pass from there through Pocatello and
on to the park. Among the most i'm
portant of all the feeders along this
line is the proposed Pocatello and Ar
bon valley line. However, in spite of
local efforts to insure this branch fol
Pocatello, are found the following facts
which, if they develop as it is thought
they will, would mean that American
Falls will get the Arbon valley branch
as feeder through here to the Arbon
valley line.
Two weeks ago the general manager
Of the Utah Construction company per
sonally investigated and reported on
plans looking to the immediate build
ing of an interurban railroad from
American Falls to Arbon valley via
Rockland, Landing and Holbrook. Re
Gently President and Purchasing
Agent Hartman of the Union Pacific
system, accompanied by +. f. Calvin
general manager of the Short Line, ar
rived in special train by appointment
with l.. l.. Evans, of American Falls
who is representing the property own
ers along the proposed route. They
went into conference as to the advis
ability of taking up the construction
of the road as outlined by the general
manager two weeks ago.-PocatellC
Chronicle.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-02-17
R. G. Boyd Buys Pocatello Show House

Robert G. Boyd has bought the
Auditorium picture show and theatre
in Pocatello and will leave on the first
of the week to manage it. Mrs. NJ. f.
Boyd will again assume active manage
ment of the Orpheum, whose popular
ity she is greatly responsible for.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-02-17
Sunday Picture Houses :.
Doomed By a Tie Vote

| Councilmen Stephens, Bergman, De-
Kay and Boiling.
Opposed to Sunday picture shows:
Councilmen Pelkey, Hesse, Thompson
and Mowrey.
| According to local parlimentarians
the tie vote killed the ordinance with.
out the vote Of the mayor, whose vote
was not required. He merely declared
the motion lost and the ordinance de-
feated.
YProf. Vincent appeared before the
council and protested against the
recklessness and danger of operating
flying switches in the city and was
seconded by Councilmen DeKay and
Bergman and Hamilton Wright. The
trashy dumping ground maintained on
the railroad right-of was strongly
condemned by the council and the city
attorney was requested to notify the
railroad authorities of their action in
the matter.
City Engineer Young presented n
petition Of the residents of Ward a
praying for sewer extension. The mat,
ter was referred to the Sewer Commit
tee.
| Councilman DeKay moved that the
city attorney be instructed to ask the
Utility Commission s permission for the
city to install municipal water and
lighting system. His motion was unani
mously seconded and the city attorney
was instructed accordingly.
I Councilman Stephens reported that
the Idaho Lumber company had signi-
fed its willingness to slightly change
the location of the Kirkpatrick ditch
for building purposes on the property
opposite it's present office. The owner
of the ditch was agreeable to the
change if the lumber company would
1replare the ditch in its present condi-
ton, and upon the promise that this
would be done the council gave the
Idaho Lumber company permission to
make the change.
| Councilman Bergman reported that
owners and representatives in the pro-
posed paving district questioned the
legality of the sale of the paving bonds
to Standrod & Co., for SO cents on the
dollar, which was the best of four bids
received for the same, that the pur-
chasrrs Of the bonds were willing to re
woke their contract if the city desired
them so to do. Councilman DeKay
stated that Attorney Jones who repro
sents more property in the proposed
paving district than any other resident,
informed him that while he was not
opposing the paving, he did not believe
the bonds were either legally or ad-
vantageously sold, and that he would
enjoin the council from consummating
their present sale. Mr.. Jones contends
that the bonds, which are per cent
l0-year issue, should bring par in place
of 96 cents on the dollar
Weber Bros. were granted permission
to erect a brick boiler room in block
12, lots II, 1S, 10 and 20.
Before adjourning the council Went
into executive session from which the
scribes and all the city attaches were
summarily excused by the mayor.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-02-17

AAe CITY cOunclI heiO ltS regular
meeting last Tuesday night when there
was full quorum present, and Mayor
Peck presiding. The minutes of the
previous regular meeting were read and
approved. G. s. Beebe, attorney for
the proprietors Of the moving picture
houses was present and presented the
council with petition containing the
names of 551 legal electors of the City
Of Blackfoot asking the council to pass
an ordinance giving his clients the
privilege of operating their amuse.
ment houses every Sunday. On motion
Of Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Bergman, the petition
was read
l Hon. p. G. Johnston appeared before
the council and asked that the caption
Of the petition be re-read, and his re-
quest was complied with. He then
presented the council with petition
of 655 protestants against the opening
Of Sunday amusement houses, accom-.
panied by very strenuous address why
his petition should be needed by the
council.
Councilman DeKay questioned the
numerical strength of the protesting
petition, when Mr.. Johnston stated that
he could not vouch for the legality of
all the signatures, but to his knowledge
and belief they were all proper sigma
lures. Mr.. James Duckworth, one of
the principal opponents Of Sunday
shows and a vigorous weilder of their
opposing petitions, was present and de-
clared that he could vouch for the
legality Of about 620 of the signers on
the anti-Sunday show petition. Attor-
ney Beebe also guaranteed the validity
of the signatures on his petition and
made a.. brief statement why it shoule
not be unheeded by the council. Both
Messrs. Duckworth and Johnston .and
Attorney Beebe made vigorous at
tempt to keep the Sabbath holy accord
ing to their respective views on the
subject, and although their ideas Sab
batically had personal chime to them
at times, their arguments terminated
i'll very friendly and howery manner.
Councilmen Pelkey and Hesse sug-
gested that both petitions be deferred
for further investigation, but Council
men Bergman and Thompson disagreed
with them and moved that the annoy
ing question be disposed of at once and
forever, and their suggestion was APP
proved by the council as we'll as Mr.
Beebe.
Before putting the question Mayo
Peck Informed the council that regard
less of the petitions there was no man
datory law governing the question uli-
der debate, but that the councilmen
were allowed to act according to Their
own conscientious scruples in the MAJ.
ter. This construction of the law was
mildly question by Attorney Beebe, but
finally prevailed.
After all the councilmen were given
a chance to express themselves on
Sunday opening of picture shows, the
proposed ordinance was put to a vote
with the following result:
In favor of Sunday picture shows:
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-02-17
Pleads Guilty

Milo Andrus of Firth last Friday
pleaded guilty in the district court Of
having liquor in his possession and was
fined $4,000 by Judge Cowen. The fine
was paid and the automobile that was
confiscated with the SOP pints of whis-
key was returned to its owner.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-02-17

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BURIAL OF
ESTEEMED LADY

The funeral of Mrs. Effie Sweet who
died quite suddenly in Los Angeles last
Sunday took place this afternoon from
the residence of Mrs. N. A. Stone, her
sister -in-law. The deceased was the
wife of M. d. Sweet who moved from
Blackfoot about eight years ago leav-
ing many friends who sincerely with
him in the loss of his devoted wife,
who was the daughter of Chas.
LeFever of the Lost River country.
She is also mourned by several brothers
and sisters. Rev. Edwards, a forme,
and popular pastor Of Blackfoot has
arrived from LaGrande, Oregon, to con-
duct the funeral. Deceased was "a
years of age.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-02-17

Superintendent Varley of the local
sugar factory informs us that he is
installing new boilers, the latest and
best. steam boilers made. They are
known as the Sterling boilers, and their
cost and installation will be about
$4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
THE MOSQUITO THAT HELPED
RUIN ROME Is AFTER YOU

Malaria is said to have hastened
the downfall of Rome.
The mosquitoes which transmitted
it were more deadly to the inhabit-
ants of the Imperial city than their
barbarian enemies. Much also has
been written of similar injury to
Greece is yet earlier times.
At least two diseases are carried
by certain species of mosquitoes
malaria and yellow fever. All spec
les are disagreeable pests.
Have you ever unwittingly permit
ted mosquitoes to breed about your
house or grounds? Even one old
tomato can half filled by the spring
rains makes an ideal breeding ground.
It is surprising how many hidden
pipes become clogged and then tin
roofs and cutters afford an unsu-
spected breeding place for thousands
Of mosquitoes.
Communities that suffer from these
pests should cooperate to campaign
effectively against them.
Even the smallest adjacent pools
should be filled up or ditched and
drained. If these are too large to
be filled they should be treated with
petroleum. This floats atop the
water and kills the mosquito larvae
by shutting off the atmosphere.
When the wind causes movement of
the water which breaks up the oil
coating it must be reoiled. Swamps
can be similarly treated.
A survey should be made of all
premises. Rain water barrels should
be covered Tin cans OF discarded
vessels on rubbish piles should be
perforated, smashed flat or buried.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06

90 rter attacks. In ea,t Albert where
the British right joins the French Is
the bloodiest fighting.
Driven from several towns the Ger
mans are fighting to save important
highways, the loss of which would
imperil Baupme and Peronne.
German reinforcements have tenn
porarily checked the British, but the
French continue to advance in bat
tie on three mile front and reached
to within five miles of Peronne.
They occupied Herbecourt. This
represents two miles of advance.
The British are bombarding Thiep-
val preparatory to an infantry at
tack.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
ELECTRA LAKE GRANDEST
SUMMER RESORT IN COLORADO

Every resource that nature has pro-
vided in the San Juan basin of south
western Colorado should be developed
and utilized to its utmost by our peo-
pie. This goes without saying. Among
the most important features Of a
country are its recreation possibili-
ties, as well as its agricultural, min
ing, livestock, horticultural, coal, etc.
From a climatic and scenic stand
point, Colorado's mountains are an
ever changing source Of purest JOY
TO every nature lover, and they sup
ply an element in the life of our peo-
pie that softens the hard bumps of
life's pathway and make the daily
grind" endurable.
The establishment at Electra lake,
the Western Colorado Power Cos big
reservoir, of summer resort by a
number of Durango and Silverton
people shows, what an important part
fishing and boating and camping can
play in the general scheme of human
activities. Electra lake is the largest
artificial body Of water in Colorado.
The beauty OF its surroundings are
further accentuated by the Electra
Sporting clubs care and labor, max
ing it place where the members
and their guests may enjoy a vaca-
ton period that will give many pleas
ant riminiscent moments. II is the
good things, the higher joys that
bring the lasting satisfaction to hui
manity. 1t is the getting away from
human haunts with their selfishness
and cold materiality, up among the
mountains and trees and flowers that
make better men and women.
Such haven is Electra lake. Every
possible attention has been given to
the safety and convenience of visitors
the lake is stocked with iusty rainbow
and brook trout; the boats are of the
most improved pattern, some with
motors; the cabins are tasty, lighted
with electricity; everywhere may be
seen the result of good business man.
agement. The club members have
shown their public spirit on many oc
casions by furnishing trout and bs
giving visitors the privilege of Flee
ira lake. Without concentrated
businesslike effort such as they hav,
made, Electra lake would today b,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06

merely the reservoir of big power
company. No fish, boats, houses,
would be there. Nothing but big
neglected body Of water.
The value Of Electra lake to the
San Juan basin is beyond computa-
don in ordinary terms. 1t is an ex-
ample Of what many other lakes and
streams may be made for the use OF
the general public, as soon us the
general public learns to demand, ap-
preciate and care for such things,
Long may it prosper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
ROAD WORK

The state road outfit under Engi-
neer Farwell has just completed
new bridge across the Pennington
Glade below Pennington and have
moved to the Cedar Hill bridge to
fix this very dangerous section OF
State Highwaq.
The new work above Rosing COM
pleted by them short time ago is
a big improvement and will be in fine
shape as soon as settled by rain.
Engineer Farwell deserves much
credit for the class of work that he
has completed on the State Highway
in this county. He has done first
class work on very economical
basis.-Aztec Independent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
SAYS THEY ARE WONDERFUL

Hot weather is doubIy dangerous
to person whose digestion is bad.
The hot sun keeps the body heated
and a decomposing mass of undigest-
ed food in the stomach will more
quickly send disease-causing impuri-
ties through the blood and poison the
entire system. Indigestion, constipa-
tion, sick headache, bilousness, bloat-
ing, or other conditions caused by
clogged bowels yield quickly to Foley
Cathartic Tablets. Mrs. Elizabeth
Slauson, So. Norwalk, Conn, writes:
81 can honestly say they are wonder
ful."-S. G. Wall. Durango Drug
Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
! II II n II n a.a n a n n n n n n
LATE WAR NEWS
n n II n a n n n n u a n n n a I

LONDON, July 3.-The allies are
pushing across the Somme region
of rolling farms under blazing sun,
and there is rapidly developing the
worlds greatest battle. 1t is not only
growing intenser because German re-
serves are arriving it is threatening
to spread along the whole hundred
and ten miles from Somme to the
Sea.
The British have been bombarding
the Flanders line for two days. When
the British monitors along the Bel
gian coast joined the mighty sym
phony Of the artillery's rumble was
heard in London.
The fighting where Anglo-French
are driving toward Peronne- Cambrai-
Lille railway is costing both sides
heavily.
It is estimated that the Germans
loss was twenty thousand in the first
thirty-six hours. In the counter at
tacks there were fifteen hundred Ger
mans dead in Dompirre alone. After
three French regiments fought in
with bayonets and bombs the Germans
countered stronger. They bent Brit
ish left back.
The British center north of Albert
is slowly gaining against terrific
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
DOES SLOAN'S LINIMENT HELP
RHEUMATISM7

Ask the man who uses it, he knows.
"To think suffered all these years
when one 25 cent bottle of Sloans
Liniment cured me-" writes one CRATE
full user. If you have rheumatism or
suffer from neuralgia, backache,
soreness and stiffness, don't put off
getting bottle of Sloan's. 1t will
give you such welcome relief. 1t
warns and soothes the sore, stiff,
painful places and you feel so much
better. Buy it at any drug store. only
% cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
DON'T EXPERIMENT.
You Will Make No Mistake If You
Follow This Durango Woman's
Advice.
Never neglect your kidneys.

Never neglect your kidneys.
Ii you have pain in the back, urin-
airy disorders, dizziness and nervous
ness, it's time to act and no time to
experiment. These are frequently
symptoms of kidney trouble, and
remedy which is recommended for
the kidneys should be taken in time.
Doan's Kidney Pills is a good rem
edy to use. No need to experiment.
1t has acted effectively in many cases
in Durango. Follow the advice of
a Durango woman.
Mrs. ]. A. Strom, 800 Fourth Ave.
Durango, says "Some years ago l
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills and
l have not changed my high opinion
of them. Doan's Kidney Pills brought
4hie relief from kiuney troubles that
were both annoying and painful"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Strom had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
FOR SUMMER TROUBLES

Hay fever afflicts thousands and
asthma sufferers endure torture.
Foley's Honey and Tar gives relief.
for it allays inflammation and clears
the air passages. 1t eases the ter
rible, gasping cough and smoothes
the membranes rasped by constant
efforts 10 check irritating disturb
ances. This wholesome family renl-
edy contains no opiates and bottle
lasts a long tines. G. Wall. Du-
range Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
.Secreary Elected.

secretary E'ecteu.
The fair directors met last night
and selected A. d. Leiner as secretary
and arranged for further work along
the line of securing funds for the pro-
posed fair. In few days the COM
mittee will close up their work and
it will then be decided whether or
not we are to have fair this fall.
1t is our opinion that the people will
not pass this matter by lightly and
that they will give the matter due
consideration regardless of petty de
tails. 1t appears to us that we can
not afford to abandon this most i'm
portant method of advertising our re
sources and entertaining the people.
The officers selected last night are
but temporary, depending upon
whether we have fair this fall or
not. Shall we have fair this fall ?
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
Three Hurt in Auto
Wreck at Animas City

Yesterday evening about seven
o'clock a very unfortunate accident
happened in Animas City just oppo-
site the A. G. Bagby residence.
those who were eye witnesses re-
port that Mobius, the cashier at the
freight depot, was driving Ford
trimmed down and had with him
Stenographer Ed Peters and his little
boy. They were going north and
came up to Mr.. Hahn's car which
Mobius attempted to go around. Al
the same time Frank Lake Jr., was
approaching in his car from the north.
Mobius after going to the left of the
Hahn car and to the front made a
rather sharp turn to the right to
avoid the Frank Lake car which was
nearly opposite. In making this sharp
turn the Ford car skidded and was
placed at right angles to the road
and squarely in front of the Hahn
car which ran into it, hurling the oc-
cupants of the Ford into the air. The
Lake car was not mixed up in the
collision.
Those nearby went to the rescue
and found Cashier Mobius behind
Hahn's car unconscious, Ed Peters
under Hahn's car badly bruised and
the boy nearby also badly bruised.
All were taken to the Mercy hospital
under the care of DIR. Robbins,
1t was reported last night that
Peters was seriously hurt by injury
in the back. However, the latest re-
port has it that no one was seriously
injured.
There are many conflicting reports
concerning the probable indirect cause
of the accident. Some report that
Mobius was going too fast and that
he had been going at rather high
rate of speed, while others who saw
him about that time say that he was
not going fast at the time. 1t was
reported that he was trying out the
Ford with the idea Of seeing what il
would do in case he desired to enter
the proposed automobile race. Others
denied this report and say that he
was merely cut riding.
Whatever may be the cause or
causes of this accident it will call the
attention of all autoists to the neces-
aity Of being careful and to the cit
lzens of the necessity Of strict ordi-
nances with reference to auto traffic
on our streets and highways.
OF course, it is not at all impossi-
ole to have purely accidental col
iision, but it is all the more i'm
portant that every possible care
should be given the matter Of traffic
in order to prevent a deadly and ap-
palling accident that is sure to be
our lot with the rapidly increasing
number of motorists on the roads and
streets.
Every car driver should take it up
on himself to drive carefully whether
required to do SO by law or not and
the citizens on the other hand should
compel all motorists to use the ut
most care in order to protect life and
property.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06

DENVER, July 3.-The Supreme
court affirmed the Denver district
courts ousting Il. E. Drach, the state
banking commissioner who claimed
title under civil service. He was a
Carlson appointee. Grant Mcpherson
was the contestee.
The court overruled Ramer and
ordered bill compelling chiroprac-
tors to be examined for licenses to
be referred to the people in Novem-
ber.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
WELL CHILDREN ARE ACTIVE.

lf your child is dull, pale, fretful
and wants to lie around, the chances
are it is suffering from worms,
kickapoor Worm Killer, pleasant
candy confection, liked by all child
rem is what your child needs. You
only give one-half to one lozenge a.
time and you get immediate re-
suits. Every mother should have
box on hand. 2bc at Ill druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06

BERLIN, July 3.-Anglo- French
attacks east of the Somme river last
night We're without advantage and
were repulsed with much blooshed.
The Germans withdrew from the sec
ond line of the trenches south of
Sofme under heavy French attacks.
The Russians unsuccessfully at
tempted to stop the German advances
around Lutzk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06

KANSAS City, July 3.-Six hun
dred Pennsylvania militiamen riding
three in a seat in straight backed
day coaches arrived here. They be-
gan shouting for food. Lieutenant
Col. Hunt explained to mayor Ed
wards that the men nearly famished
were without money. Kansas City
gave them sufficient bacon, hams,
bread, potatoes, sugar, salt, baked
beans and prunes which will last then,
until they reach the border.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-06
BOOM TOWN CELEBRATES

NEDERLAND, Colo, July g.
With a boxing exhibition every night
and daily contests in the water, on
horses and on the diamond, the boom
city of Nederland opened three-day
Tungsten Celebration" this after
noon. A masked carnival July will
end the festiYittss.