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The Idaho Republican., 1917-06-08
Blackfoot returns by wards are


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A more perfect day never dawned
in Blackfoot than June 5, when our
young men were to present their
qualifications to the war department
and signify their universal readiness
to serve the nation.
Nature did her best, looked her
prettiest, smiled her sweetest, seem
ing highly to favor the business-like re
patriotism of the days program;
but men and boys (the noise COM
mittee) did their worst, and the re-
sulting combination was the best
looking day and the worst sound
ing. Nobody but the unhappily deaf
could have slept wink after $50.
The o. s. L. engine crews must have
sat up half the night getting up
steam for the whistles.
At there was a small gathering
of "eligibles" at each precinct regis
tration booth, all wanting first place
on thelist, and they kept coming all
day, until in Blackfoot the registra-
tion cards ran out and more had to
be sought in the middle of the after
noon.
The parade was long, we'll formed
and expressed the awakened Ameri-
can fighting spirit in every part.
The marching was in charge Of Lieu
tenant Stewart Hoover, dressed in a
simple but natty officers olive drab
uniform, and riding fine big horse.
One of the most striking parts of the
pageant was the delegation of little
tots, dressed in pretty white dresses,
who led the column.
The Boy Scouts were there, the
Red Cross contingent, and detach-
ment of "eligibles" who wore the tan
arm band, a mark Of distinction to
show they had registered. Many of
the automobiles in the parade car
ried large Red Cross banners, and
most were decorated with the Stars
and Stripes. Our band did nobly,
not failing to furnish the stimulus
of military music to complete the
ceremony.
The procession passed up and
down Main street, over to Taylor,
then to Judicial, and east to the
court house, where some 1000 peo-
pie came together for patriotic sing
ing and suitable oratory. The chill
dren sang Columbia, the Gem of
the Ocean," and in view of the near
ness of real and terrible war 1t
The Idaho Republican., 1917-06-08
Widely Known Chief Magistrate o
Idaho, Succumbs at Age Of
Fifty-FOur.

| John M. Haines, one of the build
ers of our state, prominent bust
ness man, and for two years our gov
Monday, June 4, after long ill
ness.
He was brought down by heart
trouble and kidney disease.
Mr.. Haines was so seriously i'll for
so long that his death came not as
an unexpected blow, and during the
time the legislature was in session
he was so low that the members of
that body passed resolutions of SYM
pathy, hoping for his recovery.
Mr.. Haines was native of Iowa,
having been born in Jasper county,
in that state, January 1, 1858, of
German and English extraction. Ear
ly ancestors of the family located in
Pennsylvania at the time when Will
liam Penn planted his colony there
and were members of the Society of
Friends, to which religious faith
many of their descendants have since
adhered.
Mr.. Haines acquired his education
lin Penn college, Oskaloosa, la.
When twenty years of age he secur-
ed a position as clerk in the Mer-
chants & Farmers bank of Friend,
|Neb., where he remained until 1885,
when he removed to southwestern
Kansas and engaged in the real es-
tate business. Early in life he took
an active interest in politics and
while in Kansas became member OF
the Republican state central commit
tee. He was deputy clerk of court
of Morton county and in 1889 was
elected register of deeds.
After the financia panic that
struck Kansas in those years when
there were great crop losses, Mr..
Haines lost heavily. He then start
ed west, coming to Boise, where the
real estate firm of w. e. Pierce &
Co., was formed. 1t was one Of the
first firms to be established in Boise
and soon after its organization be-
came active in the development OF
Boise and this part of Idaho.
Mayor and Governor.
Mr.. Haines not only became active
in business way, but in political
and civic matters. He was elected
mayor of Boise in 1907, serving in
that capacity until 1909. In 1912
Mr.. Haines entered the guberna-
torial race as a Republican candi-
date and was nominated and elected.
He served one term as governor or
from 1913 to and including 1914.
While governor Mr.. Haines ap-
pointed two members of the state SUI
preme court and filled number OF
other important positions by ap-
pointment. He caused the arrest OF
those guilty in connection with the
state treasury steal and was active
in administering the affairs of the
state.
The deceased is survived by his
wife and relatives in Iowa. He was
a prominent member of the Elks'
lodge, the Masonic order, the Boise
Commercial club and other organiza-
tions.
Funeral Thursday.
The late John M. Haines will be
buried with military honors Thurs
day afternoon. The afternoon OF
that day has been declared a legal
holiday for state employees and all
state departments will close in honor
of the deceased. BY proclamation
Governor Alexander made arrange
ments for the body to lie in state on
the first floor of the rotunda of the
new state capitol building under mil
itary guard for twenty-four hours.
The several living governors OF this
The Idaho Republican., 1917-06-08

of Blackfoot visited with Mrs. Kings
\ sister, Mrs. Edwards, Sunday.
The Idaho Republican., 1917-06-08

In other parts of the French front
severe cannonading is reported, and
on the Italian front the Austrians
have been driven from positions they
had taken several days before.
The Idaho Republican., 1917-06-08

of 1862 bath There against
acres Of potatoes. the persons using both freely
The Idaho Republican., 1917-06-08

Tuesday, June5, is now a matter
of American history. The young men
came forward to the registration
booths of the nation quietly and will
ingly all over the country just as
they did in Blackfoot. Only in Butte
was there anything like trouble, and
it is said that military aid was given
to the police authorities there to pre-
vent rioting by malcontents.
According to first semi-official re-
port of the registration In BlackfoOt,
388 men between the ages Of twenty
one and thirty-one were recorded on
Tuesday. OF these some thirty were
aliens. 1t is estimated that the coun-
ty registration will number about
400.
So far as present reports go the
Indians of the Fort Hall reservation
stepped up and registered as Loyalty
as anybody. They held another big
council before Tuesday and deter
mined to sanction registration, haV-
ing then a better idea of its mean
ing.
The Tardy Ones.
county Clerk r. M. flSneF AdS re-
ceived telegraphic instructions from
Governor Alexander concerning the
registration of those who failed to
get recorded on the appointed day.
The telegram cites communication
from the provost-marshal general at
Washington calling registrars atten-
ton to certain official instructions
regarding registration of tardy ones,
and declares for leniency in all such
cases. Officials are instructed to
register them, giving close attention
to each case, but on the whole lib
eral policy for the present. If leni-
ency is imposed upon, then harsher
methods will come. Non-residents
are to continue to register. All cards
filled out after June will be filed
separately.
Blackfoot returns by wards are as
The Idaho Republican., 1917-06-08
CHALLIS BANK CHANGES HANDS.

s. L. Reece, cashier of the First
National bank of Blackfoot, e. W.
Hovey, an experienced banker from
Texas, and F.. e. Hovey, vice presi-
dent Of the Stockyards National bank
Of Omaha, Neb., were in Challis and
on last Monday took over the busi-
ness of the First National bank, hav-
ing purchased the interest of D. G.
SmutZ.
The board of directors of the First
State bank will be practically the
same as those who served the First
National bank so successfully and is
composed of the following gentle
men:
E. J. Michael, F. A. Reed, H. H.
Hartman and Frank Nickerson Of
Challis, John Ostrom of May, s. L.
Reece of Blackfoot and E. w. Ho-
vey, who comes to Challis to make
his home.
s. l.. Reece is the new president of
the bank, e. J. Michael, vice presi-
dent, E. w. Hovey, cashier, and H. E.
Haworth, assistant cashier. The ac-
tive management of the bank will be
in the hands of E. w. Hovey, who
brings to the bank connections that
will permit it to take splendid care
of the requirements of the bank. Mr..
Haworth for number Of years has
been connected with the First Ma
tional bank as assistant cashier and
his friends will be glad to know that
he is to continue with the new bank
as an active officer
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
FREE LODGINGS FOR STRIKERS.
Unusual Offer rendered Union Oil
Field Workers Minus Funds.

A. J. Gauthreaux, formerly Of Dom
aldsonville, and now proprietor Of the
Hotel Louisiana in Shreveport, has
shown his interest in the welfare of
the striking oil field workers by an
nouncing that he will give free lodg-
ing to any union oil field worker who
has net the money to pay for bed.
AiT. Gauthreaux's only requirement,
in order that none but union men
may obtain the benefit of his philan-
thropy, is that each man asking free
lodging show his union card, which
will be as good for a nights lodging
at the Hotel Louisiana as free
ticket to the movies.
In making announcement Of this
generous offer, the Shreveport News
american of Nov 8 remarks:
"Mr. Gauthreaux will appreciate
the patronage in the mean time Of all
union men who are able to pay, but
he states that he can accommodate as
many as from eighteen to twenty men
free each night, in case they should
get stranded in Shreveport and have
to stay over night. This is an I'M
usual offer, and one that all friends of
union labor, as well as the union oil
field men themselves, viii appreciate"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
Church Notice.

. The sermon at the Methodist church
Sunday morning will be preached by
Rev. W. W. Holmes, Of New Orleans.
The Bible class taught by the pastor,
and the young peoples class taught
by Mr.. Baker, will each study as it's
Bible lesson, "Nehemiah's Prayer for
Israel Heard At 3 o'clock in the
afternoon the Junior Epworth League
will have "a Real Thank-You Serv-
iee,"
The Woman's Missionary Society
will observe it's annual week Of prayer
program on Tuesday. Wednesday, and
Thursday of next week.
Following the morning service Sun
day the last quarterly conference for
the year will be held by the officials
Of the pastoral charge, representa-
tives being expected from Plattenville,
Vacherie, and Burton
There being only one week now be-
fore the meeting Of the Methodist
conference in Minden, at which time
all funds will be turned over to the
several treasurers who direct their
expenditure, contributors are asked
to send in their offerings to the en-
terprises of the church before Sun
day, the 25th.
The services of the church are open
to the public; seats are free and all
are invited. P. o. LOWREY, Pastor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
LETTERS FROM TIE PEOPLE.
The Chief is not responsible for
views expressed by correspondents.
A War Measure.

A War Measure.
Pladuemine, La, Nov. 16, 1917.
Editor Chief:
At the next regular session Of the
commission council, there should be
passed an ordinance repeating. the or
linance legalizing vice within the
corporate limits of the city of Don
Jacksonville. Aside from the necessity
# accomplishing this as "war meas
ire" in response to the demands Of
he United States War Department
hat this,tte done for the protection
f ouap5fdiar boys, the council, as a
,aS-1-tic duty, should put this law in
% effect for the protection of those
Who will be cur soldiers in the future,
both in war and in peace.
The districts are being abolished all
3ver the United States. New Orleans
has abolished hers; Shreveport is
about to follow; Pine Bluff, Ark, has
ordered hers closed January l,
The criminal records of this parish
and city will show that more crimes
have been committed in this section
than in all the other portions Of the
parish combined. I am not one Of
those who believe that the elimination
of the district will abolish the vice. I
do know that the existence Of the
district has not confined the practice
Of vice to the limits Of the district.
is abolition will remove the tempta-
ton, and minimize it's practice. The
district is the first thing to greet the
traveller as he looks from the window |
Of the train going west, and the last |
as he passes the city going east. In
deed, if we fail to abolish the district, |
the War Department will refuse to |
permit our boys in Company H to Wis
it us on furloughs. Why call upon
7ur citizens to give to the Y. M. C. A.,
he Z c., and the Y. NJ. H. A. funds
% protect our boys from vice away
rom home, why advocate the elimina-
ion Of waste in our homes, if we are
going to permit our boys to waste
heir bodies here in our own midst?
publicity, Mr.. Editor, is the most
Elective weapon of reform. I trust
'ou will join with me in appealing to
'ur commissioners to place Donald
onyille IN line with every progressive
ity in the Union
WALTER LEMANN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
New Orleans Fugitive Arrested Here.

Frank Sears, white man wanted in
New Orleans for passing worthless
checks, was arrested in this city early
Wednesday morning by Chief of Po-
lice Robert Dill and Officer Lucien
Acosta, Jr. Sears, the police say,
obtained in New Orleans two type
writer's, a Royal and Corona; a
bicycle, two mules and wagon, and
other articles, giving checks in pay
ment. Later the checks were found
to be worthless. The man left New
Orleans in the wagon and was traced
toward Donaldsonville. The local po-
lice were communicated with and To-
Gated Sears here Tuesday afternoon,
but deferred until his arrest until GER
tain he was the party wanted. At.
ter keeping tab on his movements
Tuesday evening, he was taken into
custody the following morning at a
boarding house in Railroad avenue,
where he had spent the night. All of
the articles he had fraudulently OBJ
tanned in New Orleans were recover
ed. He also had $516 in cash on his
person. Detective Dillman of New
Orleans came to Donaldsonville Thurs
day in an automobile and took charge
Of the prisoner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
Expresses Commendable Sentiments.

Expresses Commemorate Sentiments
First Sergeant Frank Benn, colored,
of the United States Medical Reserve
Corps, now stationed at Fort Des
Moines, Iowa, this week visited rela-
tives and friends here and at Klotz-
vile, the latter place being his home
town. Upon passing through Donald
sonville Monday on his return trip a
number of his friends here rendered
him an informal banquet. Benin was
the only speaker, and in the course of
his remarks offered some wholesome
advice to his hearers. Among other
things, he urged that every eligible
young colored man should respond to
the call to the colors. He said:
s'From Bunker Hill to Ell Caney, from
San Juan to Carrizal, is written in
large and indelible letters the lustrous
history of the Negroes patriotism and
valor. And paramount to alk~1eis is
his untarnished record Of loyaltySp1d
blind devotion to Old Glory. Nov,
that another crisis is upon us, one
which it seems hardly possible to
evade without bloodshed, the honor
and dignity OF the nation must and
shall be upheld at all hazards" Bann
left Monday for Baton Rouge, nom
whence he returned to camp.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
VENERABLE CITIZEN sUccuMBs
John Ramirez, One of Communisy's
Pioneers, Passes Into Eternity.

John Ramirez, one of donaldson
ville's oldest and hest kno1rh citizens,
died at his home in CONWAY street
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, fol-
lowing an illness of. two months dur
alton. Mr.. Ramirez, (sPa JOHN as
he was lovingly termed by nearly
everyone who knew him), was "A
years and months of age at the time
of his death, and in his quiet, unas-
Stunning way, had been prominent
| figure in the affairs of this community
all of his life. He was formerly a
member of the Donaldsonville police
force, and for some years past had
served as constable of the fourth
ward justice court. In both of these
capacities, as well as in every other
obligation of life, he acquitted him
self with credit and ability, being
faithful, courageous and impartial in
the discharge Of his duties, and com
handing at all times the unqualified
respect, confidence and esteem of the
entire public. He was also the lessee
of the municipal market, having con-
trolled this fraachise for several years
past.
The funeral took place Wednesday
at p. M, with services and inter-
ment in the Catholic church and GENE
terry. Persons from all walks of life
attended the obsequies, for "Pa John"
was revered by everyone and there
was general outpouring Of men, wo
men and children to pay the last tri-
bute of respect to his memory.
Besides his venerable wife he is sur
vived by four daughters, Mrs. Domi
nique Cooper of Napoleonville, Mrs.
A. ]. Gauthreaux of Shreveport, Mrs.
A. Leblanc of New Orleans, and Mrs.
Camille Hernandez Of Belle Alliance;
five sisters, Mrs. Amedee Breaux and
Mrs. Clovis Breaux of New Orleans,
Mrs. Napoleon Martinez of barrow,
Mrs. Emanuel Alleman of Hohen
Solns, and Mrs. Antoine Chauvin of
Plattenville; two brothers, Wives Ram
irez Of White Castle, and Paul Ram
1rez Of Donaldsonville, and twenty-five
grandchildren and fourteen great
grandchildren.
He leaves his family the inestima-
Bile legacy of an unstained name,
which is better than great riches, and
the precious memories of a home life
enriched by his unvarying kindness
and devotion. The heartfelt sym
pathy of the entire people among
whom his life was spent is extended
to the loved ones bereaved by his
summons into eternity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
LoveIRnd Car Claimed.

W. A. Loveland, Of Minneapolis,
Mimi, father of the young cattle
farmer of Baker, La, who mysteri-
ously disappeared Sept. 1 last, came
to Donaldsonville Tuesday and took
possession Of the Baby Overland au-
tomobile in which the younger Love
land arrived here the afternoon Of
Aug. 81, and which he left in the
Rousseau garage in Mississippi street
before boarding a T. & P. train for
New Orleans Mr.. Loveland was &C.
companied by his wife and two other
ladies. He expressed the belief that
his son has enlisted in the United
States army or navy, stating that the
young man had previously evinced a
desire to enter the military service,
but that his wife would not consent
to his doing so.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
BETTER SUPPORT DESERVED.

AS result of an investigation con-
iucted by the members of the State
Board of Affairs in person, announce
ment is made that the following five
institutions are inadequately support
ed by the state and merit increased
appropriations: Shreveport Charity
Hospital, Louisiana State Normal at
Natchitoches, Louisiana Industrial In
stitute at Ruston, Louisiana Training
School at Monroe, and Louisiana Hos,
pital for the Insane at Pineville.
, Judge Milling voiced the sentiments
# the Board Of State Affairs in q
declaration that very high order OF
administrative ability is being dis
played by the heads Of these institu,
lions and the people are getting full
'a!ue for every dollar Of public funds
Invested therein.
Regarding the conditions and needs
observed, the Judge said all the in
stltUtions are badly crowded; that the
Shreveport hospital has more patients
han it can care for; the Monroe
t aiming school has been badly neglect
ed by the state and no provision is
made for the care Of delinquent girls
and negroes, and that the facilities
available at Pineville are entirely in
adequate for the proper accommoda-
tlon and treatment Of The unfoTtun-
atos requiring the states protection
and maintenance in the territory sery-
ed by that hospital for the insane.
1t is to be hoped for the credit of
Louisiana that means will be found to
remedy these deplorable deficiencies
At the next session Of the general as
sembly
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
I S HARRISON.
Capt. 142nd Machine Gun Battallo~
Commanding Co. CA" s.

(The gifts referred to by Capt.
Harrison comprised generous guam,
tity of cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and
other smoking material, boxed candy
and thirty gallons Of new syrup, which
were purchased with the money re-
naming in the fund raised by puDncs
subscription, through the efforts OF
Lanny Montero, for the entertainment
Of the delegation Of Company Il boys
who visited Donaldsonyille on the oc-
casion Of the recent South Louisiana
Fair. The sentiments entertained to-
ward Donaldsonville by the members
of the command, as expressed by Capt:
Harrison, are cordially Teclprocated
by the people of this community, ali
of whom look upon the company as
"our boys" and are inbued with a
sincere feeling of affection for each
and every one Of the gallant soldiers,
--Editor.)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
Aber Nics,ti

There has been decided falling of
in the number Of vessels sunk by
-eutonic submarines within the past
three weeks, fact that appears to
confirm the claim that the activities
OF the allied navies, with those of
Great Britain and America leading in
the good work, are gradually meeting
nd overcoming the submarine menace
with which Germany boosted England
would be brought to her knees" in a
few months.
In q recent official utterance OF the
British prime minister it was stated
that from forty to fifty per cent of
the enemy submarines operating
against vessels of the -Teutonic
allies have been destroyed or cap
sured
So it will be Deutschland ueber
slles-aber nicht!"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

The November apportionment of
current school funds. amounting to
S150,673.32, was made this week, AS
cension receiving s1966.16 as her
share. On the basis of 538,119 edu-
cables in the state, the sum distributed
represents per capita allowance of
% cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17
SOLDIER BOYS GRATEFUL.
Memoirs of Erstwhile Co. Fl Express
Appreciation of Gifts.

Camp Beauregard, La, Nov. I, 1871
To the Citizens of DonaldsonVhie' r
It is with the deepest regret that L
have not had the opportunity to prop
erlv express the appreciation of both
men and officers of this organization
for the generous gifts sent by the peo-
ple of Donaldsonville. The transfer
of this organization and other troop
movements have so occupied my time
that have not been able to properly
express my appreciation. =,
To the people Of DonaldsonVli!e
wish to say that myself and my lieu
tenants and the entire enlisted per-
sonnet of the company look upon Don
jacksonville as our home, and take as
much interest in your town as we 90
in any other city of Louisiana.
For the gifts just received L W1sh
to express the deepest appreciation
and I sincerely regret that lack OF
time alone has prevented proper ex-
preston of our gratitude before this
Allow me to thank you again Tor
vour interest in this organization, ana
II shall be our earnest endeavor to
fulfill the expectations and wishes OF
the people of Donaldsonville. l am,
Very sincerely yours,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-11-17

On Tuesday, Nov. 81, there will be
''big doings" in the wigwam of Mo
hawk Tribe. This is the night set
apart for the nomination of chiefs for
the next six months, and as there are
numerous aspirants, a large attends
ance is looked for. The presentation
Of service flag to the tribe by Great
Senior Sycamore Thibodaux will also
take place, and several speakers of
note have been asked to participate
After the quenching of the council
fire refreshments will be served in the
ante-room. Special notices are being
sent to all the members. A large
class initiation is planned for the
month of December.