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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-25
THE IDAHO REPUBLICAN

the job all of the time. individuals
may rave about injuries being done
their town, but they cannot stop a
fake scheme from being promoted
right under their noses, without an
organization to which they all sub
scribe.
Men say that commercial clubs are
always manipulated. by one or two
self-appointed leaders. The fact is
that men who get stuck for respon-
sible positions IN a commercial club
are continually on rack of doubt
as to what the members want done
because the members either do not
attend meetings or else do not speak
up in meeting when they do attend.
To hold a position is the greatest
cure for kickers, and the successful
commercial clubs are those which
delegate important committee work
to every member, and make him
work F, C., K.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-25
THE LOCAL FEUD
Az ASHTON

Elsewhere on this page is an &C.
count of some manifestly spiteful
prosecutions of business men at Ash
ton. A careful reading of the ar
ticle entitled, "Nonpartisan editor
revives ancient law" brings to mind
something about the tactics already
used and those likely to be followed
by that type of men when they have
the power. II the statements are
true the circumstances speak vol
umes that people would do we'll to
take notice of.
Last June the editor of the Idaho
and called on Mr.. French at his Of
flee. He was rather loud in his
declarations of independence of
everything, and said that soon after
landing in the town he had declared
himself thru the columns of his pa
per and Immediately the advertisers
began to cut out their advertising.
He boosted about how hautily he
had received their orders to discon-
tinue the service and told them in
effect that he could run that paper
without their patronage The in
ference was that he had a source of
support outside of that country, and
would inflict upon them any kind
of paper he chose.
The action described in last week s
maneuvers is right in line with his
declarations of last June, and is
probably prompted by the fact that
they do not patronize his paper.
Give sufficient power to that type
of men and they will make of the
country what Lenine and Trotsky
made of Russia.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-25
NONPARTIsAN EDITOR
REEVES ANCIENT Law
Ashton Journalist Invokes Obsolete
Ordinance Against Businessmen
Of Community.
Boise Statesman)

ASHTON, Idaho.-R, B. French,
paid editor of the Ashton Enterprise,
Nonpartisan paper of Ashton, has
sworn out complaints against prac-
tically every business man OF Ashton
and caused their arrest. The men
were all brought before Justice of
the Peace H. G. Kelly, charged with
violation OF an ordinance passed by
the village in its infancy, which re-
quired all business enterprises in the
city to pay an occupation tax.
According to the records, of the
city, no tax has been collected under
this ordinance for seven or eight
years, and 1t is alleged the ordinance
was repealed years ago.
"A. H. Wilkie is attorney for
French, and although the city must
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-25
WE GOT CALLED
DOWN

An editor always enjoys the privi-
lege of taking a crack at any subject
he chooses, and while exercising this
privilege we like to have the other
fellow come back at us, and we open
our paper to all fair replies.
Last Friday we gave an account Of
Dutch West and Ray Hembree and
stated that as Hembree had been
out and gone something like four
years that ought to square the ac-
count by out,awing it, since out
having had been accepted in finan-
cial matters.
That is where we fell down and
got Called We are now informed
by a perfectly good fellow, that when
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-25
TO DO 1T, OR NOT
TO DO 1T

The Mexican soup is boiling over
again and American officers are
specializing as to the size of the army
that would be re CURED to clean up
that peaceless neighbor of ours.
Carranza is SO slow in replying to
protests of the U. S. government,
that he seems perfectly willing to
bring ON the melee. 1t is question
this time of the treatment Of the u.
S. consular agent at Puebla, Mexico,
who has been abducted and arrested.
The state department sent sharp
note of warning, demanding the in
slant release of the agent, William
O, JenkinS.-F. C., K,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-25
COMMERCIAL CLUB
WORKS ON

In spite of the question that comes
from many a man when he is APP
preached for his support to the
Blackfoot commercial club: what
does it do for the community the
board of governors continues to work
on at the problems community has
to meet.
After having secured assurances
from the Utah-Idaho sugar company
early in the fall that the Blackfoot
factory would operate this fall, the
board is now apprised by beet grow
ers of the fact that many tons Of
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-25

a man runs away his crime never
outlaws. 1t Is only the man who
stays in the community where the
crime was committed, that may take
advantage Of the time limit and un-
load responsibility. We are glad to
knowthat it is the slayer that wins.
We believe in 1t fundamentally, spe-
officially and as business policy.
Smoke on us!
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-25
BYRD TREGo, Editor and Proprietor

Entered at the postoffice at Black
foot, Idaho, as second-class matter.
Subscription price. $500 per Year
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
STATE MAY DO WORK.
StoecI1eI Wants Auto Markers Made
 in Penitentiaries.

Hartford, Jan. 13,-Robbins B. Stoeckcl, commissioner of motor ve- hicies, has under consideration a plan to have autom obile markers made by the state instead of by contractors. This plan is in operation in the state penttentiaries of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Commissioner Stoeck- el will visit New Jersey and perhaps Pennsylvania with his deputy, John A. Mcdonald, soon.
 The cost of installing a plant would Do in the neighporhood of $40, 900 but 1t is asserted in three years the saving to the state would be sufficient to meet the expense of installation. Commissioner Stoeckel hopes to make arrangements with the authorities of the state prison or with those in charge of the state roformatory at Cheshire to have the plant installed in one of the two institutions.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
FAMOUS PICTURE
 SHOWS AT KEENEY's
Hearts of tho Woridr Win He Ex hfbtted Here All This Week:
 Taken at War Front

seldom if ever has it fallen to the fortunate lot of any Amsrfcan-and never before to & movie" director to be received by David Lloyd George, prime minister of England. during these present war times. unless his mission was diplomatic one and ac- companied by numerous papers of authority and national documents. And yet this honor same to David Wark Griffith. genius of the motion picture world, in O way that was as humorous as it was exceptional.
 MT, Griffith, just prior to departing Tor the hattlefaelds of France to take the most important scenes for his latest production, Hearts of the World" to be seen at keeney's thea ter all this week, visited London in order to interview Lloyd George. prime minister Of England. who had promised on behalf of the British gov- ernmeht the official aid of Great Brit am army in taking the pictures on The firing lines In France. Mir. Grjf- nun was received by Lloyd George for more than an hour ta the cabinet rooms Of the British government in boWnlng street, while many promi- nent officials and army and navy off, cers waited in the ante-room Gris- nth now tells of the incident laughing ", but declares that at the time he was frightened through and through,
 Throughout all of ATr Grifith's work on the battlefieIds of France both the British and the French gov- ernment officials gave him every aid and assistance, many times aroins ont or their way to help along in the talk ing Of some particularly historic scene. MT. Griffith was 1S months in
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
Mrs, William Behnke-

Mrs William Behnke, wife OF Will liam Behnke, died yesterday morn ing at her home 26 Brook street She was 73 years old and & native of Ger many. Besides her husband. she leaves five sons, Rudolph of Indianapolis, Ind; Richard. of Co, H., 102nd Regi- ment in France; Herman, William, Jr., and Albert Behnke; four daughters, Mrs, Henry Wichert, Mrs. Fred Young Mrs. Alfred Larson and Mrs. Stewart Carroll. The funeral will be- held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at 2:2o, at the Erwin Mortuary chapel. Rev. F. w. Sehaeter will conduct the serv- ice.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
COUNCIL MEETING
 TO BE WARM ONE
Several Aggrieved Officials May Alp peal From Decisions of Salary
 Committee--After Raise Again.

The council meeting of Wednesday night should furnish much excitement from the continuous buzz of comment going on in the city building at the present time. The last meeting of the salary committee of the common council vii be held this evening and tomorrow may see some of the men1- bers of the committee with several more enemies. There are many peo- pie who believe that the salaries of the city employees should not be placed upon a level basis but should be placed upon the basis of efficiency and merit If one clerk does three times the work of another clerk the hard working clerk is entitled to more money. This seems to be the thought of the employees, but the trouble which would develop would be that each employe would think his or her work was the more efficient and meritorious. There are several who think that the salary committee has not inquired in detail as to the merits of each case, and that things are being taken for granted and ac- cepted without the necessary amount Of legitimate investigation. The real work of increasing the salaries will come before the council en WedneS- day night. It Is almost certain that there will be several to appear before the council and try to show the jus tice of the raise in salaries asked,
 There have been many rumors floating around City hall for some time and they really count for neth- ing The rumor that Budding Inspec- tor Rutherford is to resign was built on nothing and Mir. Rutherford has stated that he has not resigned and does not contemplate so dcing. There are persistent rumors to the effect that there will be a wholesale resiG nation of offices if these salary fn creases are not granted. There are ct the present time men in the serv- ic Of the city whose places would be hard to fill and these men may be lost to the city They are men who have to meet with the advanced cost of living and to do it they look for advance remuneration for their serv ices. The council meeting promises to be interesting and a large attend anca is also certain.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
TcSAMARA TS BACK.
18th DtvisiOH Musician at Dcvens
 Awaiting to Be Discharged.

Musician Thomas McNamara has returned to Camp Devens where he has been assign ed temporarily await ing his discharge from the army. Me Namara returned from France last week, and spent few days in this city, leaving Friday for the camp. He went over with the 18th division band, and was close to the fighting, all though with the band at all times.
 Musician McNamara went to Camp Devens with a draft increment from this city, and soon after reaching She camp was transferred to the 76th band. He went over with the band as a cornet player. Previous to leaving this city to enter the service, he was cm pioyed at the Russell x Erwin fac tory and played with the Fhilharn1on- ic band.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13

completing his picture. during which time he was on three occasions under bonn baEdment, one of which lasted four hours. It is also interesting to note that he was the first American to set foot in the front line trenches in France.
 Strange as it may seem m wisw of the fact that nearly all of the m ost important scenes were taken en the battlefelds, 'afearts of the World" is not in any sense war picture Both in Los Angeles, California, where it was first produced, and In New York City, if has been termed the sweetest love story ever toid.'' The great war serves only as background to the unfolding of the main drama of the eternal and never-dying story Of & great love that could not be destroyed.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
BEAUTIFUL SHOWING
 OF 1919 OLDSMOBILEs

x Much attention of the motor car
 Jwners has been aroused by the 1919 8Oldsnn obiles on exhibition at the
 6oESn Motor Co.'S showrooms s6
 Arch street. A nicer inc of cars is #seldorn offered. The sedan model is
 gsry finely appointed having a heater
 as part equipment and the detail
 Tork is elaborate. The six cylinder
 turing car is the most popular model #ss it answers the requirements of Every use. It is painted a rich blue
 with cream color wheels and is up Aholstered in pleated leather. The 8motor is of the removable head type 8and is only taxable for IS h. D. yet g1evelops 48 h. D. On block test. The x mileage on gasoline is extremely large As the car is so constructed that fric- #ion is minimum. It Is an ideal Family ear having a speed range From . to so miles per hour on high &ear.' For anyone wishing a classy R@igh powered car the Oldsmobile s kylfnder speedster will certainly fill #he bill. This car has low rakish Zines and has a guaranteed speed of s75 miles per hour. MT. Cohen is Enthusiastic over the spring business Bnd says that there are going to be kpore. cars sold than ever, and his N rm will be in good position to take s@are of the trade both on deliveries Dhnd service. Five car loads of these Ears will be sent to local territory.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
JAMES DEGNAN DIES
 SUDDENLY AT HOME
Weil-known Veteran of Civil War Sueet1mbs to Shock; Funeral
 Tomorrow.

James Degnan, & Civil War veteran and one of the oldest residents of the city, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home. 235 Beaver street He had been down street during the aft ernoon in his usual health Medical Examiner H. A. Elcock gave the cause of death IS cerebral hemorrhagc.
 At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mir. Degnan enlisted in Company H, Connecticut Infantry, serving under General Griffin "A. Stedman. He was promoted to be a corporal and later to first sergeant. When the war relics were removed from the old state house to their present location in the capitol, Mir. Degnan was selected as one of the flag carriers.
 He was married 50 years ago last October to Miss Annie Carroll. Besides his wife nine children survive. They are: Mrs. Leon BEinn, of Plainville: Mrs. Thomas Hyde. of Derby: Mrs. William Ahearn, of this city; Mrs. George Gibiin. Of UnionviIle: Joseph Degnan. James Degnan, Thomas Deg nan and John Degnan, of this city, also 2o grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held at g o'clock tomorrow morning ct St. Marv's church. Burial will be in st Marv,s new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
CTyTy, SERVICE EXAMS.

The civil service commission will hold a meeting Tuesday evening, January 21, for the purpose of exam ming candidates for the following va cancies: Supernumerary police, reg ular patrolnlen and permanent fire men. AS there are several vacancies In each department to he filled. the successful candidates will be placed in active service immediately. Applica- ton blanks can be obtained from the secretary, Charles Quigley, or from the chief of either the police or fire departments. All applications must be filed not later than January r.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
DEARTHs sOF CANDIDATES.
NV. w. BulIen Only One Known To Be Really Tn Receptive Mood.

At the present time there is Hearth of candidates for the office of ax collector and 1t is not known what e1ctloS> will be taken at the council meeting on Wednesday night When e ehe resignation of the present incum- bent of the office was received it was Thought there would be many Candi- Hates. It is also proba bIe that there would have been many seeking the place if it was not realized that the position would be filled only until the Pity election in April when the people 8pf the city will elect a man perma- Bnently to the place. Several of the Supposed candidates announced that sthey were not candidates for the posi- @ion. Edward Loomis, brother of the present collector, was suggested for Ehe place but it is very improbable Zion to take the collectorship. Aie Jok1ngly made the remark
 hats' he would take the posi- Zion if given $3,5o0 and some of his Friends took the remark seriously. He las good position as a travelling
 Balesman and would not consider the NJ position if rendered him, in the opi- 8hion of those who know him. Just #Vno LIE Counc1i Will appoint to i'll # he place until April is a thing which @s unknown.
 The only person known to be i'll position to fill the office is W. w.
 3ullen who could carry on his work with the Fairview cemetery associa-
 lon and also look after the work of
 he tax collector. With the help of #he experienced clerks in the tax col
 ector's office the work could be car Flied on well enough until the election
 II April. The filling of the office is #being awaited with interest
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
ITO BE BUSY WEEK AT SOUTH CHURCH
Society Meets Tomor- royv-ChurCh Meets Thursday
 Evening to Hear Report.

S The annual meeting Of the Ecclesi-
 stical society of the South church &-ill be held on Monday afternoon at D. a. in the parish chapel for the Election of officers for the ensuing Year and any other business that may Properly come before this meeting. This will be an unusually important meeting of the society and it is hoped ehat there may be 8 large attendance. On Friday at 9:30 in the parish
 chapel will be held the usual Red Cross meeting of the women Of the churches. The women of the South S,hurch are urged to support this kneeSng as there is work that very Urgently, demands attention. The annual meeting of the church lfor the election of officers and re- ports for the year will be held on Thursday evening at 7:30 in the parish chapel. This will be preceded Ky the annual church supper given at Mhe beginning of the New Year at
 30 o'clock. The adult mem bers
 gnIy of the church and congregational
 Ire very cordially invited to be pres kBnt at this supper.
 On Thursday evening at 5:30 o'clock the Woman's association will Snold a special meeting in the class kooms adjoining the parish chapel. A Full attendance is urged, as the president has matters of an important nature to review.
 The second intelligence meeting of %she henae Hissienaf department will meet in the parish house Friday, at S:3o D. m. Following the text book saf the year, Mrs. Stanley Holmes RVtA speak on the Children in City &ndustries.h A social hour will follow gAH the ladies of the church are Invited.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss Jennie SeIIgren.

Rev. Dr. s. G. Ohman officiated at the funeral of Miss Jennie Seilgren at the Swedish Lutheran church yester- day afternoon and interment was in Fairvtew cemetery. Services were held at the church at 2:30 o'clock. The pail bearers were: Willard Oquist, Clarence Erickson, Philip Kallgren, Harry Kallgren, Emil Larson and Jugo Matsen, and the flower bearers were Lillian Sternberg and Amanda Carlson.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
NEW SOCIETY FORMED.

St Andrews Home circle. an or ganization for the care and work among the orphans of St. Andrews s church, was formed at meeting held yesterday afternoon. Rev. Ed ward V. Gril5is was selected as chair man. Other officers elected are: Miss Rose Piservictute, secretary; Thomas staskevicius, treasurer; Mrs Anthony Tenukas, Mrs. R. Basis, Stanley Nevulas and Stanley Den hrauskas. general committee.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
Walter NficI1eIS.

Walter Michels, aged es, died
 yesterday afternoon ct the New Brit ain General hospital. Death was due
 to pneumonia with which illness he had been confined to his home for
 some time prior to going to the hos pital. His parents, with whom he lived at 70 Winthrop streat, survive. and two brothers, Harry and C4ar- encve. The funeral will be held at ? o'clock tomorrow from his late homo
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
10 MORE RECRUITS LEAVE
 FOR SERVICE WITH POLE

The following 10 recruits for the Polish army left this city today for the camp at Fort Niagara: Stanley C,rxeazczyk, John Maczkowskt. John Bakula, Frank Kowalski, MakaFy Nrankiewicz, Stanley zduuek. Paul Cholewa, John Jaroszewski' stanley Kaczenslti Peter pawtdczyk.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
Eric IfendrickDn.

Funeral services were conducted for Eric Hendrickson, this afternoon at 2:3O. Rev. s. G. Ohma-n. pastor or the Swedish Lutheran church off1c1at- ed, and interment was in the Fair view cemetery. HendricFeon died Saturday afternoon at the New Brit ain General hospital.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
Mrs Mary Johnson

Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon for Mrs. Mary Johnson, wife of Carl Johnson, of 34 Cherry street. Mrs. Johnson died Sunday morning at her home. She was 32 years of age and had been married 8 year and a half. Rev. J. E. KIingberg will officiate at the funeral and interment will be in FairvieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
Rebels Lose Last Stronghold,

Berlin, Jan. 12, p. m. (By The As Sociated Press. )-The Silesian railway statien, which was the last important kpaNtacan stronghold in Greater Ser in, now is in possession of tho gov
 ernnent forces.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
James Turner.

Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe oficiated at the funeral of James Turner this aft ernoon and interme ent was in Fairvew cemetery. Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, was in charge of the funeral. Mir. Turner died suddenly at his home Saturday of heart failure.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
1T NEw CASES OF "FTIr.n

There were ] cases of influenza re- ported to the board of health this morning. These are the first cases reported in four days. Two cases Of scarlet fever were also reported, one on Willow street and one on Lincoln street
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
Financial
LEADING ISSUES 0N
 DECLINE AT CLOSE
Marine Pfd., Bethlehem Steel and
 Other Stocks Affected

Wali Street 10;Se B. nl.-Tlle usual recent mixture of gains and losses at tended the quiet opening of todays stock market, the trond being more conflicting from the fact that some Issues of the same class moved to opposite directions. Steels. sugars. feathers and oils yielded from fractions to two points, whereas shippings, to- baccos, coppers and fertilizers rose correspondtngiy Rails were again ex- tfemely dull at very slight changes,
 Wall Street, noon.--Almost 90 per cent. Of the slender trading of the morning concentrated in half a dozen issues, such as steeis, oils, sugars and shfppings Bethlehem Steel and Cuba Cane Sugar lost ] 1-4 each and Beet Sugar 1-4, Mexican Petroleum meanwhile gaining 2 points, Texas Co. four and Marine Pfd. l 1-2. II. s. Steel was sluggish within contracted limits. hardening however. at noon when the general list improved on the better tone of investment rails The feature of the bond list was the new low record for Liberty Second 4's at 924o
 Wall Street. fe:s0 r. m.--Sellfng was resumed during tho noon hour with shippings and oils reacting I to 5 points under moderate pressure. U. g. Steel also forfeited most of it's gains and Liberty first and second { per cent. bonds recorded new mini muns a. 22.S0 ard 92.54, respectively.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter X Go, members of the New York Stock Ex- change.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
WaSei GuIish.

WaseI Gulish. of A Grove street, died Saturday evening at Underellffe sanitarium, Meriden. He leaves a wife and three sisters. The funeral service was held at s o'clock this morning at the Russian Orthodox church. The burial took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon In Fairview eena etepy.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

WANTED-Girl to do bookkeeping
 and stenography. Address Box 35A Herald. 1-13~6dx
New Britain herald., 1919-01-13
'SP AFRICANS MARCH 1 OUT, BRITISH GO IN
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ported to have disarmed three train loads of troops on their way to Ser
 @in