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Evening star., 1923-06-13
Rescue.

Few westerners know the Chinese
westerner ever fully comprehends the
oriental processes of reasoning. Occa-
sionally man appears who, with the
occidental point Of view. is able to
reach the roots OF eastern logic suf-
ficiel.tly TO deal with the celestial.
Such man. apparently. is Roy An
derson, American. who has just CON
Quoted successfully the negotiations
for the release of the men held captive
by Chinese bandits in the mountains
of Shantung province.
These men were captured on the 9th
of May, with others taken from train
derailed by the brigands. Some of the
prisoners were released at once, but
these eight were taken into the fast
nesses of mountain retreat and there
held for ransom in extravag CANT terms.
Dealings with the brigands were diff
cult because of the lack of authorita-
tive government in China. Fears were
felt lest the captives would be put to
death. 1t was recognized as difficult
to make the brigands realize their own
peril from foreign intervention and
punishment
There was, however, within range
of action a man who knew how to
deal with the Chinese. how to observe
their love OF ceremony and to present
to them arguments that appealed to
their reason. This was Anderson, long
resident in the east, and familiar
with the complexities of Chinese forms
and rituals of social and political in
tercourse.
Now these eight men are rescued,
through intervention by force. but by
the exercises Of patience and diplo-
macy. Their return is well nigh
MIRACULOUS In the course of the weeks
that have elapsed since their capture
they have doubtless been in danger of
death constantly. They could not be
assured Of safety overnight. At any
time jealousies among the bandits
might have broken out to the point of
their slaughter. Or suspicion of the
good faith of those pleading for their
release might lead to an impa atient
abandonment of the whole enterprise,
with a consequent sacrifice of the in
nocent victims.
story to tell when they get to the point
where they can relax from their long
strain and narrate their experiences.
1t will be one of the wonder stories of
the time. Perhaps they may be able
to throw some light upon the real
cause of China's present troubles.
which have just been aggravated by
the flight OF the president OF the Pc
king government. They return. indeed,
from the bandit lair to find China in
even worse condition than when they
were captured
Now will come an effort by govern
ments whose nationals have been thus
outraged and endangered to obtain in
IDENTITIES for them and guarantees of
security for foreigners hereafter in
China. 1t is difficult to see how either
indemnities or guarantees can be
'exacted from China, divided as it is
into contending factions. with no Sc
cure government anywhere.
Meanwhile Roy Anderson deserves
the praise and thanks Of the western
world for his achievement in securing
the rescue of these eight men. He was
himself in danger. He met the difficult
situation with diplomacy and courage.
He is the real hero of this episode
which has ended thus happily without
a tragedy.
Evening star., 1923-06-13
EDITORIAL DIGEST

| ours In that view. saying "Cousress
Is too readily subjectnto be Influenced
! by noisy minority" The very un-
/ popularity of a decision in the npin-
ion of the indianapolis News, "may
be the best proof of it's soundness
:" Complaints against the tri-
bunal. 1t continues, are "all old stuff.
and quite as Objectionable now as
sixty years ago" Simply To
| limit its powers, says the Albany
EVenlng News, "aS some would limit
them. would weaken the government
| itself and the people will always
realize this" To lessen the powers Of
the court just now certainly is NOT
wise, the Chicago Daily Journal
agrees.
This court. says the Roanoke Times.
was established "avowedly to avoid
local prejudices." and often inevita
bly, "sensibilities Of local communi
ties are ruffled." But if Congress Is
given the right to override tho
! courts decision as to constitution
1ty of Its enactments. says the Phila
delphia Evening Bulletin. lit will
possess the right to amend, the Con
thirds of it's members" The Boston
| Post speaks of "mischievous at
tempts to turn the last word over II
Congress, hoping they will be futile.
Present critics of the court, the Deg
troit Free Press suggests. may fa1
the story of earlier attacks full -
warning and instruction" The need
of the nation is more respect for the
Supreme Court, not the weakening %
it's functioning powers" insists the
it." says the Albany Knickerbo"ker
Press, "the nation itself would proba-
bly, have fallen apart long ago
Yet there are editors who like lie
York World, for Instance. which
holds that the court would be thu
stronger If twothirds of the justices
were necessary to- decision declar-
Such a requirement. would remoye
the possibility of single Justice
acting as umpire In a decision for ar
against an act" which had been
passed by both houses of Congress
Norfolk Virginian-PiIot. "FiVe to
four is the division which has been
reported often enough to challenge
public attention the New York.
Globe points out. The pillars Of
six to three We're called for, a two
thirds majority Yes, the PrCvi-
dence Evening Tribune admits. ii
might be wise to change the present
majority system of ruling
The Worcester Daily Tribune and
the Cincinnati Enquirer can't see
that argument. Under the present
method" the first points. out. at
least five men must agree before
we follow their. interpretation of the
Constitutions. Under the two thirds
rule. in some cases. we would have
to follow the Interpretation, of four
| men" And the Enquirer adds: "lg
decision five to four it isjas likeN
be that the seven of the nine were
right" and hurries to a conclusion
that critics of the court merely ARE
chewing over an old cud."
Evening star., 1923-06-13

An English critic is quoted as say
ing that American telegraph poles are
inartistic. Much as this may hurt, it
is relief to know that the minds of
English litterati are at last finding re-
lief from the responsibility of deliver
ing earnest instructions to Uncle Sam
on his world relationship.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

New York city desires to entertain
the next democratic national conven-
ton. The Tammany tiger is evidently
desirous Of getting better acquainted
with the national democracy so as to
show what a genial animal he may be
at close-range acquaintance.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

European statesmen look to Amer
lea for help in the way of money. but
do not yet make many earnest appeals
for advice as to better management of
resources in hand.
Evening star., 1923-06-13
A Days Work,

81, A Days Work.
Early in de mornin'
While de grass is, wet wild dew,
/ tells myself a story .-. e.
Bout de work rs gwine to do.
An 1 sits beneath a shade tree:
Whah de sunlight loves to play,
An de Oh clock keeps a-strikin'
While de daytime runs away.
! H..
Six o'clock an seven o'clock:
Eight o'clock an nine;
rs noon befo' you knows it. g..
An de dinner bell soun's fine.
One o'clock an. two o'clock.
Three o'clock an To-
Da's all de time Is paid foh, 1,
- An das' s'nl work no mo-.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

The fact that unions have had their
troubles with the judicial branch of
the government does not prevent a
strong sentiment in various labor cir
cles for absolute government owner
ship.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

1t may be assumed from his various
remarks that Col. Bryan regards the
idea of evolution as worthy to be
classed as a hallucination such as
might arise in alcoholic delirium.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

Canada is disposed to establish rela-
tions with the L. S. A. which will per-
NIT the discussion of diplomatic and
commercial matters of mutual interest
on terms of neighborly directness.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

Responsibilities OF national chair
man are so great that moments in
evitably arise that bring up the old
question of whether a man can be
greater than his party.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

Germany wants her dye patents
back. However careless that nation
may be about currency. it is thrifty
and conservative where permanent
values are concerned.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

When marathon dancers perform
the innocent bystander gets no credit
for an endurance test as he listens to
the jazz band. - r'se,x.4-
Evening star., 1923-06-13

Austria, among the first countries to
feel the symptoms of war, is among
the first to be on it's way to secure re-
Mobilization.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

Anything with which the reader does
not personally agree is liable to i'm.
press him as propa ganda
Evening star., 1923-06-13
Another IdiOcy.

-..r.t.--" <hHuthCI AUhONSs '-z.
The lightning bugs folly will often
amaze; -,
Reproof is but wasting your breath.
His oil stove he burns in the hot sum-
= mer days, 49,.
( And in winter he freezes to death.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

A popular impression gains ground
that the railroad business ought to be
developing more transportation and
less legislation.
Evening star., 1923-06-13
A Satisfaction.

The man who has insomnia
: Exclaimed, Revenge is sweet!
The fierce mosquitoes held at bay.
The while he fain would eat"
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Evening star., 1923-06-13

Democratic forecasters are conf
IDENTIFY announcing the opinion that
the 1920 landslide is about ready to
throw into reverse.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

Mythology of the future may have
Ito enroll old Father Neptune as one of
our most Industrious bootleggers.
Evening star., 1923-06-13
SHOOTING STARS.
>BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Never Pleased.

The weather kicker holds his rule;
His ways are never reasonable
When days are mild and nights ar,
cool
He walls, Its so unseasonable"'
Evening star., 1923-06-13

The Evening star, with the Sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
at 90 cents per month; daily only. 4o cents per
month; Sunday only, 20, cents per month. Or
drrs may be sent by mail or telephone Main
5000. Collection is made by carriers at the
end Of each month.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

The Secretary of Labor. Mr.. Davis.
is developing a bill to be presented to
the next Congress. which will assess
all aliens a special tax of from $40
to SIS a year for the support of
schools. The aliens
then will be required to attend these
schools established for the nurpose
Evening star., 1923-06-13

Mr.. Bryan. in his article. had fire.
QuentIy referred to Gov Smiths pos
sible candidacy for presidential nomi-
nation and had f1outed the idea of
his success as preposterous. On
that point Gov. Smith replied: Unlike
himself ] am not a candidate When
have been in the past, I have usually
been selected by the people But in
Mr.. Bryan's case a wise and discrimi-
mating electorate usually takes care
to see that Mr.. Bryan stays home"
Evening star., 1923-06-13

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business ONCE, 1lth st. and PENNSYLVANIA Ave.
New York ONCE; lSo Nassau 81.
European ONCE: 18 Regent St., London. England.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

The answer to his questions which
the vets have advanced from time to
time is advancement of the claim
that experience with prohibition has
developed a change Of sentiment
among voters, looking to modifica-
tion of the strict Voistead act, but
very few vets expect repeal of the
amendment. Gov. Smith in his mem
orandum accompanying the prohibit
ton enforcement repeal bill declared
the other day the saloon never will
and never should be restored in this
country.
Evening star., 1923-06-13

Mr.. Bryan insisted that the vets
have no thoughts of repeating the
eighteenth amendment. and argued
that "if they could not control one
third of both houses. which would
have enabled them to prevent sub
mission of prohibition, how can they
expect to obtain two-thirds of both
houses to resubmit prohibition? If
they could not control one branch of
the legislature in; each of thirteen
states. which would have enabled
them to prevent ratification. how can
they hope to secure seventy-two
branches in the legislatures of thirty
six states. the number necessary to
ratify an amendment repeating prohi-
bition?" =
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30

wealth. Europe looks out upon her
wasted areas and notes her I'M
poverished people and deprecated
money and is unable to buy or 10
move crops. America views ner
deluge of the horn of plenty, has no
problems but those Of transportation
and exchange of commodities-a
condition which the whole world
envies and justly so.
America showed herself a first
class organizer during the war, and
now we have a golden opportunity
to show ourselves first class sports
in playing the game Of matching in
telligence against inert matter to
make crops move when and where
they should move to reach consum-
ers at the times they are needed.
James Pepdlebury is the commit
teeman for Bingham county and G.
J. Carlson for Bonneville county.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30
SCHOOL OPENS SEPTEMBER 4

School days again. More than
twenty million children gathering
from the homes of our country,
eager of mind, inquiring what will
the new school year bring for me.
More than 100000 teachers, fresh
from the renewal of life's forces
which changed activities of the va
cation time bring, or stepping be-
fore the school with palpitatJng
heart for the first try at teaching
100000 earnest souls quietly dedi-
eating themselves to the task of max
ing this the best school year that
these children have ever known
Such are the public schools of this
nation in September, 1928. Such is
the American public school OF while
H. G. Wells has said that it is Amer
ica's greatest contribution to the ad
vance of the human race.
The Blackfoot city schools will
open their doors for the school veal
1924 on Tuesday, Sept. 4, with {
full corps of teachers on duty with
the exception of Miss EDNA Steffens
who was seriously injured severa
weeks ago, and who will be unable
to assume her duties for several
weeks at least. A supply teacher |
will take charge of Miss Steffens'
room until she is able to take charge
herself.
We feel that we nave gathered to-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30

right to quit and go elsewhere If he
say who shall take the job after he
leaves it or to say that no man shall
take it," and the fruitgrowers' repre-
sentatives passed resolutions that
they would sustain that principle II
it caused them to lose every ounce
of their 1922 crop, and they took
their losses and did their part In
establishing that principle and
breaking the strike. They helped
win the war" and have lived an
other year with little or no income,
and we now have the spectacle of the
grape men alone clamoring for So
900 cars in short period and all the
other fruitgrowers' organizations
coming in for their share after the
Knockout of the hard times and the
strike added to 1t.
All up and down the Pacific coast
comes the message Of heavy crops OF
fruit and pressing need of myriads
of refrigerator cars, and it is up tol
the car service division to figure out
all the ms and outs of service; toll
ship perishable things in refrigera-
tor cars, to ship the less perishableI
things, as potatoes, in common
freight cars just as long as the
weather permits, to change to the
tight cars and refrigerators when
the cold weather forces them to it in
the different climates, and in every
way release car" for service as did
the nations in the war when they put
a woman to doing mans work to
a man for service at the
front.
1t is a commercial war we are into
1ow-not a war with anybody in
but campaign among
ourselves to make our tools and
equipment do the work and service
needed to handle our perishable
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30
CAR SHORTAGE ANYWAY

After all the efforts that have been
made in recent years to remedy the
car shortage in the busy shipping
season, sweeping effort is now be-
ing made thru q special organizati
of the American railway association
known as the car service department
that will probably bring greater re-
suits than anything else that has
been done, and yet there is pros
pect of car shortage this fall. The
whole agricultural fraternity in the
United States is short of money and
every man is anxious to get some
products to market early and get
some ready money to put into cir
culation. There is an equally pro-
nounced determination to organize
for orderly marketing to prevent
Cutting the market. Shippers are
preparing against every practice that
delays cars or in any way adds to the
car shortage, so this fall Is going
to witness greater efficiency than
ever before and effective work in
moving crops.
Idaho has it's organization of citi-
zens and shippers to work with the
representatives of the American
Railway association to prevent car
shortage by practicing all the known
remedies from the greatest to the
smallest units that have control of
cars for season or for a minute.
R. E. Shepherd Of Jerome is the
chairman for Idaho, and every
county has a committeeman, who
serves without pay. They are spend
ing so much Of their time this sum-
to get the greatest possible service
from cars, and to have every shipper
do his bit to further the work The
press of the state is their agency for |
spreading information and the COM |
is the agency thru which |
the shippers will make their wishes |
known, in all matters in which the
railway agents need help. 1t is not
an organization to make the rail
roads do something, but to aid them
by keeping conditions right.
In meeting the conditions, they
have to consider the geographical
of cars, the volume OF
crops to be moved, and perishable
nature of the crops. Fruits are per-
haps the most perishable. Lettuce
and vegetables come next, with ap-
Dles occupying a place in both of
-hese classes. The early summer ap-
)les being almost as perishable as
berries and the winter apples as good
as potatoes. Idaho has a
arge crop of Johnathan apples that
S slated for attention, and California
las a crop of wine grapes estimated
o require $4,000 refrigerator cars
% move them promptly when ripe
This demand is said by the car ser
vice division, to be a Knockout
low to them in the location of cars
or that period. California fruit
,rowers suffered losses running high
nto the millions last summer and
all, by the strike of railway en-
loyes. They read President Hard
ng's declaration of principles
Every man has a right to work If
e chooses, and every man has
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30
LAND DOWNWARD
Continued from page 1
and Gooding county a 10 per cent in
crease.
City Property Affected


Correspondence small changes
were also made in residence lots
Ada was increased 1 per cent, to a
valuation of s4,182,629; Canyon
county was increased per cent
Washington county the same and
Gooding county 10 per cent.
Ada county received a 20 per cent
decrease in grade cattle, to S14O,-
624, and decrease in yearlings of
10 per cent, to $19,221. Canyon
county was increased per cent on
yearling cattle. Common cattle were
decreased Is per cent in Ada county
to valuation of $49,933. Canyon
county was decreased per cent.
Milk COWS were cut 10 per cent in
Ada county, to $137,396, and Adams
county was cut similarly in the same
classification
Owyhee county was reduced 35
per cent in the valuation placed on
common sheep.
Hogs in Ada county were cut 20
per cent, to valuation of $17,956.
while in Gilmore county these ami
mails will be assessed at 80 per cent
lower than the assessor reported
Idaho Statesman.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30

gether very strong and capable
teaching force and that the children
of BlackfOot will be well taken care
of during the coming year. All new
teachers have been very carefully
selected and only the best have been
chosen according to the salary we
! have been able to offer them
Several familiar faces will be miss
ing from the teaching force this year
and their places have been except
ionally hard to fill and it is with deep
regret that we will not be able to
have them with us again.
Many new faces will be seen
among the members of the high
school faculty this year, but all have
had a number of years experience in
other fields and we feel will add
dignity and credit to our high school,
All extra curricular activities in the
high school are being amply taken
care of and no field of students life
will be lacking.
f. j. Burney, our new high school
principal, comes to us from Montana
and is amply fitted to assume the
duties of high school principal. He
brings with him record of num-
Der of years of successful experience
as an administrator and his mature
Judgment will assist greatly. in the
handling of many of the problems of
high school.
We earnestly and sincerely request |
of the patrons of the Blackfoot |
schools and the citizens of our com.
every assistance you car
render us toward the making of the
school year of I925-24 a record year
in our community. If you see where
we can improve our system do not
criticize our defects to others, but
come and tell us of Inem and if pos
sible, with your help, immediatel
steps will be taken to correct the de
'ects pointed out
l ais school is your school; the
children are your children, the most
precious gift ever bestowed, by Goo
lpon man, help us to train those
children by informing their minds
nd disciplining their faculties that
hey may be able to think their way
hru the tangled snarl of intricate
roblems facing us today.
E. D. BIZ :,
Superintendent
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30
Lame pucks.n

The expression is commonly applied
to legislator who has failed to be re-
turned to Office by his constituents.
The name, however, did not originate
In congress, but in the stock exchange.
Its meaning in stock exchange par
lance rs a disabled person or thing, or
person unable to fill his engagements
or contracts.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30

Red-patterned wall paper, glazing
lights and shiny furniture are three
things that are responsible for many
attacks Of nerves. The psychological
influence of quiet, neutral walls, soft
Indirect lighting, with shaded lamps
for reading, and Of quiet furniture in
good taste is greater than any one can
quite realize.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30
Those Mad Waus.

The butcher suggested a saddle Of
mutton. "Saddle?" said the man who
was doing the marketing for his wife.
mo. make 1t a bride; I'll stand bet
ter chance Of getting a bit In my
month"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30
Pit safety-spray.

After nine years experimenting, an
Aspatria (Cumberland) miner claims
to have discovered liquid which,
when sprayed, will render mine explo-
sions almost impossible and purify the
air.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30
Moro Fortunate Individual.

One man may come into a fortune,
while other men work for lifetime
to create a competence for old age.
Yet the man who makes himself dnan-
cially Independent is more fortunats
than the other.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30
A Juvenile Jokester.

"Daddy, I guess I know where the
yoldf1sh come from; they come from
The river bank, don't they, daddyw-
Boston Transcript.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-30

Be One No One Would Take.
Another little fault Of our times
Ia a lack Of detour signs just this side
Of trouble.