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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09

by stage to Fort Hall, then by wire
direct to Washington.
Chief JOseph's War
The Bannock and Nez Perez out
break in Idaho, 1861. The action
at battle-ground above Mackay at
tempting to destroy Joe Skeletons
wagon train was a drawn battle.
The Birch creek massacre about ~
miles north of Blackfoot resulted
in the loss of the lives of the team
sters and the wagon train. Albert
Lyon, a former Blackfoot man, was
the only survivor and he wandered
many days in 1.-The desert without
food. The war ended with the sur
render of Chief Joseph.
Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American war began
with the sinking of the battleshlp
Main in February, 1898, and was
finished by midsummer tho it de-
veloped in to Philippine insurrec-
tion that lasted several seasons.
The Boxer Uprising
In the summer of 1900 American
troops Joined other nations to sup
p1 ess the boxer movement in China
by invading that country.
Pooling With Mexico
In the spring of 1914 the Atlantic
feet invaded Mexican waters at Vera
Cruz, did police duty a few months
and retired. In 1916 the United
States punitive expedition invaded
northern Mexico, occupied Mexican
territory Is months and retired. The
border has been patroled for several
years at a cost of as high as $751;
OOO,0O a month. In 1916 the United
States was successfully invaded by
Villas army or band of guerrillas.
War With Germany
War was declared by the United
States against Germany on April q,
1917, and 27 German vessels were
seized that day in American ports.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
WOMAN COULDN'T VOTE

Miss Janette Rankin, of Montana,
the first woman member of congress,
took her seat last week and in the
roll call on the declaration of war
she was so overcome with conflicting
emotions that she could not vote.
She arose and said, 81 want to stand
by my country, but I can not vote
for war" Then she broke down and
was seated. She was recorded as
having voted in the negative.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
Americas
Wars of the
ForrnerDays

The wars engaged in by the
United States since the colonies fed
Grated aside from some of the less
important Indian wars are listed be-
low, and the dates and duration
given:
American revolution, 1878 to
1888, ended by the treaty of Client
with the Americans victorious.
| Near-war with France
In 1874 England and France prey
ed upon American commerce, each
nation trying to draw us into the
conflict. An army was raised and
George Washington took command,
but hostilities were averted.
| Brush with TripOli
In 1903, Tripoli and Algiers began
a piracy toward American vessels
and and held American sailors for
ransom. Some little armed gun
boats under command of Commodore
Decatur, bombarded Tripoli, sunk
some of their gunboats, liberated all
Americans and secured treaty
guaranteeing American rights.
War of 1912
Violating the rights of Americans
on the seas continued by England
from 1894 brought a declaration of
war in 1912. America had no navy
and no army. England had fleet
and Notifications on the Great Lakes
and was mistress of the seas. The
war was closed by the treaty of
Utrecht in 1915, securing freedom of
the seas for Americans.
The Blackhawk War
In 1882, Chief Blackhawk fought
the settlers in Illinois and was beat
en- by soldiers. The first time Lin
coin ever took the oath of allegiance
to the United States it was for en-
| listment for this war and was adj
ministered by Jefferson Davis on the
prairies of Illinois.
The Seminole War
| In 1885, Chief Pensacola led the
Florida Indians in revolt, was cap
tured, released on parole, brought
about a massacre and escaped into
the everglades where he fought the
soldiers for years.
The Mexican War
Beginning about the year 1918, Old
Mexico violated the rights of Ameri-
cans, made delayed treaties by which
she agreed to pay indemnities but
never paid them, continued to be
more and more insolent till war was
declared in 1916. 1t was settled by
, the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in
IlS48, and in the bargain Mexico sold
to the United States much territory
for SIS, 100000 When the boundary
line was marked dispute arose over
strip of country and it was settled
by paying Mexico 100000.
The Modoc War
The Modoc war in Oregon, 1856;
Nez Perces 1852.
The Civil War ....
This war lasted from April 1851
to April, 1865, and was practically
closed by the surrender of Lee at
Appomatox.
Clusters Last Fight
June II, 1876, marked the one
great battle of the Sioux war. The
Indians left the country and troubles
subsidized. The old stage station at
Fort Hall, Idaho, was the place from
which the news of the massacre was
flashed to President Grant at Wash
ington, by the hand of w. N. Shil-
ling, after whom Shilling avenue, the
finest residence street in Blackfoot
was named. The news of the event
had been passed along thru northern
Wyoming, western Montana, and
south to the end of the telegraph
line at Beaver Canyon, Idaho, then
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
In the Theater Anyhow.

Chorus Girl-How's your little boy
getting on, Mr.. Judd?
Mr.. Judd-Very well, indeed. He's
entered the theatrical profession, too,
now.
Chorus Girl-Oh! What part Is he
taking?
Mr.. Judd-Well, he amt exactly
takin' part, but he fetches the scene
shifter's dinner.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
CLASS GIVE DINNER

The girls of the domestic science
class will give dinner Monday even
ing to the members of the school
board and their wives. 1t is their
first time to entertain the wives of
the board, altho the board have ep-
joyed their cooking before.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
DEATH OF JAMES COOLEY

James Cooley an old and respected
resident of Riverside, died at his
home Sunday evening at 5 o'clock,
aged u years. Mr.. Cooley had been
field foreman for the sugar company
ever since the first beets were raised
here.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION

The county board is in session to-
day, examining bills filed for the past
quarter. Only those that were filed
before the end of March will be
honored at this meeting if the rule
is observed.
People who called to talk to the
Hoard today found them working be-
hind closed door and appointments
were made to receive the public after
the bills have been passed upon. 1t
has been found impractical to ex-
anime bills and get anything else
done at the same time, and yet keep
out mistakes.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09

Get your next butter wrappers at
The Idaho Republican; they are pure
vegetable parchment, non-poisonous.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
MAY need GUARDS
oAKoTANs FEAR DESTRUCTION
OF GRAIN STORES BY
FIREBuGs.
HAPPENINGS OF THE STATE
What Is Going On Here and There
That Is Of Interest to the Read.
ers Throughout South "a.
kota and Vicinity

Aefern Newspaper Union News Service.
Sioux Falls.-The fact that a suspi-
cious character was seen in Scotland.
apparently making an inspection from
q distance OF the grain elevators OF
the city, has given rise TO the belief in
some quarters that German spies or
others are about to inaugurate a cam
paign, having for its purpose the de-
struction OF grain elevators through
out South Dakota to prevent the grain
falling into the hands of the allies in
the European war. II Is known that
many of the elevators of South Dakota
are filled To the brim with grain be-
cause of a shortage of grain cars in
which to ship it to market, and be.
cause of this condition it is feared
by some persons that unless grain
elevators generally are guarded they
are liable 10 be destroyed by fires of
incendiary origin. The destruction or
elevators and Touring mills in other
states has added to the belief that
South Dakota may come within the
field Of operations of the incendiaries.
Many of the elevator men OF the state
accordingly will take precautions to
have their elevators guarded.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
WAS COSTLY TO HIM
Street Car Floor Forced by Con-
ductor 10 Turn Over Money.

A conjurer performing at a local
theater got on a street car with two
members of his company, and after q
while, moyed by some sudden impulse.
he pretended to find sundry quarters,
STOPPING here and there, and producing
them from under the seats, on the
floor, anywhere, to the amazemeHt OF
the passengers, says the Toronto Mail.
His two friends laughed heartily at
the joke. Not so, however, the conduc-
tor, who came forward and sternly de-
handed the twelve 25-cent pieces he
had picked up" in order that he
might hand them over I'm accordance
with tie regulations governing lost
property found in the cars.
In vain did the finder protest that
1t was only a ~conjuring trick. The
conductor obviously did not believe
him. And In the end, in order to
avoid q compulsory visit to the police
station, he had to give up the coins.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10

proclamation FOR instructions as to q
convenient method Of registration.
The wardens OF jails, penitentiar.es.
and reformatories should apply to the
county or city clerk for instructions on
the sixth day.
Five days after the date Of the pres
ident's proclamation complete reguln-
tons will be in the hands Of all sherihs
and of the officials Of cities Of over
10000 population.
The president IS authorized to call
upon all public officers to assist in the
execution Of the law. The plan is,
however, to rely on the people for the
proper execution of the law. 1t is cx-
pected that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars. Such
services will be gratefully acknowl-
edged. Volunteers for his service
should communicate Immediately with
the proper official.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
MAY CENTER IN WASHINGTON
Probability That One Committee VII!
Purchase All Supplies Needed by
the Allied Countries.

Observation-Disclosures of a central
purchasing committee in Washington
for all supplies bought In the United
States for the allied governments was
forecast here by Sir Hardman Lever,
financial expert Of the British war
mission. The committee will supplant
j. p. Morgan & Co.
Discussing the world financial situa-
ton, the British expert expressed the
opinion that Germany will be practical
ly bankrupt In the credit markets
after the war.
'Our enemies" he said. "for all their
boosted efficiency, have neve had the
courage to face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
war Is over they will be hard put to
It,"
The Teutonic governments having
pyramided one internal loan upon an
other. he explained, their interest
charges would be so great that he be-
lieved they would either have to repu-
diate a large part Of their debt or face
inability to buy the enormous quanti-
ties of material they would need for
reconstruction.
The allies, he added. had paid their
way in the war "by the straightfor-
ward and natural means, by pouring
out their gold, by selling enormous
masses of American securities, by rails
ing loans" AS a result, he predicted
that the end of the al would find the
allies In good shape financially, despite
their enormous permanent debts.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Named to succeed Hunt.

Mitchell-At a meeting of the head
quarters committee of the South Da-
kota Anti-Saloon league held in the
league rooms in this city, Rev. ID. p.
French of Erie. Pa, was elected as.
sistant superintendent of the Anti-Sa.
loon league of this state to succeed
Rev. +. L. Hunt, who was promoted
by the national league to the super
intendency of the Idaho Anti Saloon
league. Mr.. French is at present the
assistant superintendent Of the Erie
district of the Pennsylvania Anti-Sa-
loon league. He has had four years
training in league work and comes to
the state highly recommended by the
Pennsylvania and National Anti-Sa-
loon league. He will move his family
to Mitchell and take up his new duties
June 1st.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Regiment Full Strength.

Sioux Falls.--The young men of
South Dakota are periodically re-
spending to the call of the nation. with
the result that the Fourth regiment.
South Dakota national guard. now has
been recruited nearly to its full
strength. and the new cavalry regi-
ment rapidly is taking shape and soon
will have all the recruits needed
There has been quite q rash OF re-
cruits for the troops of the new cav
airy regiment. and it will not be long
until the organization OF this regiment
also Is completed. 1t is expected that
IL occasion demands the South Dako-
ia national guardsmen and cavalry
will perform their duties as efficiently
as the regulars and reflect new honor
upon themselves and the state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Preserve the Wild Flowers.
The 0. & W. Thum Company
GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN

for the preservation of one of the most
beautiful of wild flowers, the column
bine, particularly along tourist routes.
This appeal will find sympathetic sup
port everywhere throughout the states
annual, but it should be %broadened to
include all wild towering plants that
are needlessly, and often wantonly
pulled up by the roots. The conser-
walton of wild flowers is a patriotic
duty.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Farm Hand disappears.

Brookings.-Mystery surrounds the
disappearance OF William j. Taylor.
who for some time had been employed
on the farm OF Herbert Goodfellow,
some miles from town. AS practical.
ly all his clothing but his night cloth,
ing was left behind in his room, 1t is
believed he suddenly became insane
and while in this condition fled from
the house in scant attire. A search
now is being made for him in remote
parts OF the county by a number OF
searching parties. and peace officers
in this part Of the stae have been In.
structed to keep watch for him.
Should be become vie1snt before be
ing captured he may terrorize sections
Of the farming community.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Madison Company Mustered In.

Madison-Company Il, OF the South
Dakota national guard. has just been
mustered into service. 1t is composed
largely of Madison young men, with
a considerable contingent from How.
ard. Capt Roche Of Howard has been
elected captain OF the company. and
Vincent r. Walden and J. F. Wethe.
both of Madison. first and second lieu
tenants. respectively. The officers are
all experienced in military tactics and
are well qualified for service. Tho
number or enlisted men go far is 70
and an effort is being made TO bring
the number up to above 100.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Game Birds will Be Scarce.

Keystone.-Deputy State Game
Warden Edholm. in charge OF the en-
forcement of the state game and fish
laws in the Black Hills, states that in
his opinion game girds will not be as
plentiful In the Black Hills this sea-
son as during former years. The hard
winter and deep SHOWS are RESPONSE
BILE for the birds not increasing in
numbers as they should. while wild
animals also have conspired against
their breeding Is prolifcally as GUS
tomary. II is expected fishing for
trout and other game fish will be as
good as usual in the streams OF the
Black Hills.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Reunion Of Teachers,

Sioux Falls.-The state educational
association of South Dakota will meet
in Sioux Falls the latter part of No.
vember. An attendance Of 5000 edu.
Gators is anticipated. Willis e. John
son. president Of the association, to-
gether with the executive committee,
is preparing an attractive program.
One OF the features will be the home
coming reunion Ok former city and
county superintendent and teachers
who are now engaged in other voca-
tons. A special committee consisting
OF Kathryn NJ. French Of Elk Point.
r. 8, Gleason of Sioux Falls. and E.
E. Collins OF Vermillion, has been ap.
pointed to arrange an "Aauld Lang
Syne" program and banquet for the
homecoming.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
ANY CORN LIFTS OUT,
DOESN'T HURT A Bit!
No fooIishness! Lift your corns
and ealIuses of with finGers-
It's like magic!

Sore corns. hard corns, soft corns or
any kind Of a corn. can harmiessly be
lifted right out with the fingers If you
apply upon the corn a few drops Of
~freezone, says a Cincinnati authority.
For little cost n a get a small
bottle Of freezone at any drug store,
which will positively rid ones feet OF
every corn or callus without pain.
This simple drug dries the moment
It is applied and does not even irri-
tate the surrounding skin while APP
plying 1t or afterwards.
This announcement will interest
many Of our readers. If your druggist
hasn't any freezone tell him to surely
get a small bottle for you from his
Wholesale drug house.-adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Aaree on Paying Men h training.

Observation-Disclosures On the army
bill agreed on a provision to pay 500
a month to men In training camps
seeking to qualify as members Of the
officers reserve corps.
Although the full allotted quota OF
10000 men probably will be enrolled In
the officers training camps when they
open May Is. there still is "plenty Of
;oom for men Of the right qualities"
the war department announced.
In q statement saying that each OF
the sixteen camps seemed assured of
its full allotment Of $500 applicants
for commissions. the department mp
pealed for further recruits among men
Of proved ability.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Lockhart sent to PRISON.

Aberdeen.-A. j. Lockhart OF NIL.
bank, convicted in United States dis.
trict court here of sending unavailable
matter through the mails. was sen.
fenced by Judge James ID. Elliott 10
three and a half years in tho federal
prison at L~eavenworth. Kan. Lock.
hart is publisher Of Chain Lightning,
a sensational monthly, and the of.
Tense complained of was printed in
that publication.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
II Sounds Ridiculous.

Joseph XIX. Choate said, at n lunch
con In New York:
"When the Germans talk about pro-
tecting little nations, freeing the seas
and championing international law, It
sounds so ridiculous that 1t reminds me
of the tramp.
Lady said a tramp to a farmer'a
wife, could you oblige me with the
loan Of a cake of soapY
"The farmers wife threw up her
hands.
"'SoapI' she said. Do you mean to
tell me you desire soap?'
"Yas'm,' said the tramp. Me part.
ner's got the hiccups and / want to
scare him."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Candidate for Auditor.

Aberdeen State Senator Jay
Reeves. who represented Brown coun-
ty in the upper house in the last ses.
sion OF the South Dakota legislature.
and was the author OF the Torrens
land title bill. has formally announced
his candidacy for the Republican nom
ination for state auditor before the
party primaries In May. 1918. He Is
the son Of the late James d. Reeves,
former state auditor. and is a lawyer
and newspaper man Of Croton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
on sams Earm az Year.

Beresford.-One Of the most remark
able OF the pioneer settlers Of this
territory was Rasmus L. Nelson. aged
96. who has just died at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frans Jensen on a farm
a Beresford. lie died on the farm
on which he took up his residence
more than ~ Years ago and dasins the
Intervening time he had rarely been
on the place, even to come 10 town
He was left alone when his son died
rome months ego. and In return for
The car. eivst him by the Jenscns h.
iced y them he old farm.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Creamery vs.. brewery

Aberdeen.--The progress OF South
Dakota up from a wet state to o
%bone-dry n is illustrated by a bust.
ness deal just completed in Aberdeen.
wherein the Equity Union Creamery
company purchased the building and
site formerly occupied by the Aber-
deem branch of the Gund Brewing com.
pany. The old building will be demol-
ished and a $4,000 creamery will be
erected on the site.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Masons Drink Toas. to wilson.

Aberdeen.-"To the man in whose
sacred keeping is the flag of our coun.
try-the president" was the toast
drunk by SO Masons OF high degree. ali
32d or 33d degree members of the fra
ternity, at the assemblage OF Masons
OF that rank held in Aberdeen. The
thirty then sang n verse of "Ameri.
ca" Former Gov. C. N Herreid acted
as POSTMASTER.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Form Ped cross chan4..

Lake Andes.-A meeting was held
here to form a Red Cross chapter and
43 declared their willingness to Join.
The association has applied for a
charter as a branch OF the national
organization and will complete its or.
.ganization as soon os the charter is
secured. when an active canvass will
be made for membership.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Many q Farms.

Pierre.--There will be a larger num-
Der of new farms opened up in the vi.
cinity of this city this year than for
many former years. Men who have
been purchasing raw prairie tracts are
coming out. and purchasing small
buildings In this city to haul out to
their farms for temporary stopping
places until they can erect permanent
buildings. after the rush OF spring
work is over.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Parker Man president.

Aberdeen.-The South, Dakota State
Sunday school convention. in session
here. reelected L. w. Robinson Of
Parker president. and elected J. X.
Cresscy OF WATERFOWL, vice president;
Walter Loomis OF RedHeId. recording
secretary, and M. ID. Whisman OF HUI.
ron. treasurer. WATERFOWL was Sc
lected as the meeting place next year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Home, Sweet Home.

After the battle Of Mons IN officer
congratulated an Irishman on his con-
spicuous bravery under fire.
swell, Pat" he said, show did you
feel during the engagement
Feel, captaIn?" answered Pat. IL
felt as II every hair on me head was
a band Of music. and they were all
playing Home. Sweet Home.'"--Ev-
erybody's Magazine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
vermiIIion Boosters.

Vermillion Preparations are being
made by members Of the local COM
mercial club for a big get together pic
mic and celebration. which is to be
held In connection with a good roads
convention in this city on June S. The
get together meeting is for the purpose
Of deciding upon projects for the boost.
ing OF vermillion and Clay county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
CHICAGO 20 FurnIsh chasers.

Chlcngo.-ThIs city Is now mobil-
izing its naval Acting under
orders from the navy departr emf.
Gssut.w ", A. AJoReft. e~emnanndt,nt of
the Great Lakes naval training station.
began rounding up hundreds OF small
power boats preparatory to cquipping
them ~ submarine chisers. Captain
1Ioneti expects to rush thcm ito the
seubourd' rs RAPIDLY ~ possible.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
One Nurse 70 Ten Patients.

One nurse TO every 200 soldiers is
the requirement in modern conflict, as
the war in Europe has demonstrated.
The proportion of sick and wounded to
the entire army is about 5 per cent.
That is, If we throw 100000 soldiers
against an enemy, ut least $4,000 Of
them will be in the hospitals contin-
ually. In a war hospital the average
proportion of patients to nurses is ten
to one.-Red Cross Magazine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
Cattle worth $4,000.

KimbaIl.-A train load Of the finest
and best fattened cattle and hogs.
mostly of which is the property OF
Charley Sanders, was shipped from
this town by special train TO the Chica-
go market. The whole represented tho
value OF Q 5000. and the finest shin.
ment that ever left grule county.