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niece of the defe ndant. who referred
TO him tenderly on several ocasions
as my Uncle Evard,' proved strong
witness for Mr.. Weinberg. when she
told of a conversation she had with
Mrs Kepner last winter when the lat
ter admitted she had twice attempted
to commit suicide. The attempts,
however. were made some time pre-
vious to that period. and Mrs. Joyce
admitted Mrs kepner was then in a
healthy, cheerful frame of mind.
A long and technical legal quarrel
between Mr.. Weinberg and Assistant
States Attorney General Lindsay g
Spencer ocNIrred when the latter OBJ
iected TO the testimony on the ground
that Il had occurred with person
now dead. and. therefore, was not
subject to refutation. The court de-
bated with itself nearly half an hour
before permitting the witness 10 con-
tinue.
1T was last February" Mrs. Joyce
said, Mrs. Kepner was my guest in
Baltimore. and she was saying that the
winter had been the best, most cheer
full she had ever spent. She said she
hated to return to the county because
she feared she would never have
another season like it. I used TO
/ have such awful spells of depression,
Mrs Kepner told me, and that L
tried twice to take nv life and failed.
But now my strength has returned.
and 1 pray to my heavenly Father
that it may continue so.
Attend Theater.
Mrs joyce said there were times
| in Mrs. Kepner's life when she seemed
not to understand what was going on
around her. Under cross eNamlna-
ton. however, she said she had not
mentioned these matters. and when
pressed for further details as TO the
events that had led up To Mrs.
Kepner's admission of suicide at
ternpts said the previous day both at
tended a play in Baltimore entitled
blossom Time.
was not that very. very sad
play, relating to a blighted lOvc?
asked Mr. Spencer
| "Yes, IL was most pathetic, both
during the acts and at the end, but
there were funny parts running
through i and | noticed that Mrs,
| Eepner did not seem to notice them,
| replied Mrs. Joyce.
I'm fact | turned several times to
laugh with her and found her ap-
parently oblivious to the joke of the
situation. She had periods of depres-
sion like that"
| Court Angered.
| The first indication of how the court
! has accepted the testimony offered by
( the defense came this morning with
startling suddenness. Mr.. Weinberg
was questioning Mrs. Joyce, along IL
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Presidents attention during the con.

Presidents attention during the con-
ference.
President Coolidge today instructed
Thomas o. Marvin, chairman of the
United States Tariff Commission, to
proceed with tariff Investigations
along the same general lines as had
been suggested by the late President
Harding.
The work of the commission was
outlined to the President by Mr.. Mar
vim and the former declared that he
was satisfied with the program and
that he desired the commission to
continue along the same lines.
James G. McNary Of Ell Paso, Tex,
who was nominated last winter by
President Harding to be controller Of
the currency, but who failed to be
confirmed by the Senate, called at
the White House today to pay his
respects to the President and to as
sure hom that he had the support Of
the republicans of Texas for a sue
cessful administration.
Mr.. McNary, upon leaving the office,
assured the newspaper men that his
call had nothing to do with job hunt
ing. II had my fill of that sort OF
thing last winter" he said. II am
through with political jobs and will
from now on cenfane myself to bank
ing"
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SLAYER OF THREE HANGED
"Bon Jour-" Only Words Of Man as
He Goes to Death.

REGINA, Sask., August 15-"Bon
jour" were the only words uttered by
Victor Mason, Dumas farmer, when
he mounted the scaffold early today to
pay the supreme penalty for the
murder Of Jean Chouvelon, Mrs. Chou
pelon, and their daughter, Marie, last
beit was pulled ire oss's wss pronounced a s
Axtinct.
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8 DIE IN AUTO CRASH,
VIRGINIA MAN VICTIM
Gar Slkids, Hits Tree and Turns
Over in North Carolina, Vic
tins Pinned Beneath.

BY the Associa ted Press
NORFOLK. Va. August 15.-Thres
men were killed early today in 4
automobile accident on the Weeksville
turnpike. four miles from Elizabeth
City, y. g They were: Joe Abbott OF
Portsmouth. Va; Joe Barrett OF
Easton, y. C.:5John Seymour Of Eliza
beth City,'N G.
The automobile in which they wers
riding skidded, went into a ditch.
struck a tree and turned over. Bar
rett was killed instantly. Abbotts
neck was broken and he died on tie
way to a Elizabeth City hospital,
Seymour's skull was fractured and lie
died in a hospital at Elizabeth City.
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line intended to show that Eleanor
Houck's treatment of Mr.. Kepner had
been one of the main causes, If not
the only cause. of Mrs. Kepner's de
preston at that time.
Certainly, Mr.. Weinberg" inter
posed Judge Urner. you are not 60
ing into that. 1t is irrelevant. II you
are trying to prove that Mrs. Kepner
committed suicide because of Miss
E!eanor's treatment of her husband, /
must say | think it is one of the moss
ridiculous motives for suicide / ever
heard advanced"
Mr.. Weinberg dropped the matter.
on another occasion this morning
Mr. Weinberg was rebuked by the
court. 1t hinged upon a question ne
asked one of the Houck sisters regard
ing her testimony at the coroner's, in
quest When Mr.. Spencer called atten-
tion TO the fact that had the defense
attorney asked the question as fully
ferent complexion would have been put
on the answer Judge trner showed
genuine anger, and, addressing Mr.
Weinberg. said:
DO you think that was fair to the
Witness
II do under the circumstances" re-
piled the lawyer. pointing out that later
testimony would have brought the
same answer.
fair snapped the chief judge OF the
Evening star., 1923-08-15
Questioned on HloOdstains.

William Y. Anderson, who assis ed
the undertaken prepare Mrs. kepner's
body for burial the day of her death.
was called by the defense and asked
questions that indicated an effort tc
explain the presence of bloodstains
on the death bed we'll out of Mrs
Kepner's reach. Mr.. Anderson said
he was sure. however. that he had
not touched any of the furniture in
the room and denied ever being on
the right side of the bed. where most
of the stains appeared. whereas Mrs.
Kepner was found lying on the eN
treme left side.
The possibility of the state calling
one of the defense's character wit
ness as its own witness loomed today
when Charles Hahn, after saying he
believed Mrs. kepner's reputation to
be of the best. was asked to relate q
conversation that occurred between
himself and the defendant in the Jail.
Mr. Weinberg objected. and States
Attorney Anders explained that he
had been informed Mr.. kepner warned
Hahn not to say word against the
character of Lulu Ricketts, when the
latter referred to her in a derogatory
manner. I'D do anything for. that
girl" AnderS said he was informed
kepner declared. The states attor-
ney however, withdraw the question.
but promised to call Mr.. Hahn later as
his own witness.
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NEW NEGOTIATIONS
STARTED TO PREVENT
ANTHRACITE STRIKE

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WOMAN IN KEPNER CASE
MYSTERIOUSLY VANISHES

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NATION RALLYING
BEHIND COOLIDGE
AS HE LAYS PLANS

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BRITISH ARE HEARTENED
BY BELIEF U. S. WILL AID
IN PREPARATIONS TANGLE

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The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

turned from Salt Lake, where they
have been attending the funeral Of
Mr. Guests brother, John, who died
on Saturday last.
Texco Oils and Greases. Adv.
Carl Green of Ogden, Utah, has
been visiting his uncle. William
Bartlett. He left for Montana on
Saturday to visit relatives there.
Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Christen-
sen visited at Wapello on Sunday.
No services were held here Sunday
afternoon, the majority of the people
attending union meeting in Blackfoot.
The dance given by the Mutual was
well attended Many from other
towns were here. The young ladies
sold pie.
Texco Gasoline. Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson and
Of Rich are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Thompson's mother.
Mrs James Leavett.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

Mrs. Mary Johnson received the
merbers of the ST. PauTs Guild on
Wednesday afternoon at her home
eighteen ladies being in attendance
Mrs. Ralph Davis presided at the
business meeting. Reports on the
Christmas Bazaar held last Saturday
were given by the following chair
men: Mrs. John DeHart handker-
chief booth; Mrs. Frank Mitchell,
fancy work; Mrs. Walt Blomgren,
flowers and painted articles; Mrs. L.
j. Chapman, cooked food sale; Mrs.
James Good, apron booth. Plans
were made for Christmas gifts for
the Episcopal Mission in Fort Hall.
Mrs. Blanche Eldredge, Mrs. L. B
Dustin and Mrs. John DeHart assist
ed the hostess in serving a delicious
luncheon. The Guild adjourned un-
til the Wednesday after New Years.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

Tuesday evening at the Eccles Hotel
with President w. H. Stufflebeam
presiding and E. L. Anderson the song
leader. The members of the club
were pleased to have with them Rev.
j. d. Gillian of Filler, Idaho. George
NJ. Scott and Charles Dinwoody
members Of the Idaho Falls Rotary
club, were present at the meeting.
Following the dinner the meeting was
turned over to the Business Methods
Committee, with E. T. Peck in the
chair. Chairman Peck introduced
Charles Dinwoody, who gave splen-
did talk on Character in Business"
George M. Scott was then introduced
and delivered an interesting speech
on Relationship Between Competi-
tors"
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

Society met in their home, and after
the opening exercises they enjoyed a
social hour and splendid lunch. All
present had good time.
Wednesday the parents and teach
ers met at the hall. A splendid les
son was prepared by Professor Bart
lett.
TeXco Gasonne. Adv.
The parents and teachers of the
district met at the school house on
Thursday evening on business.
Eugene Liljenquist went to Ogden,
Utah, on business Friday.
MILFORD Jordan and mother came
up from Pocatello the first of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Orson Guest have re-
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

The regular weekly luncheon and
meeting of the Kiwanis Club was held
Thursday noon in the Eccles Hotel,
with President E. D. Bloom presiding.
Attorney Joseph Peterson and E. C..
Frawley were the guests of Judge J..
E. Good and Rev. J. ]. Fleming the
new Methodist church pastor was the
guest of P. w. Powers. Attorney
Peterson delivered a splendid talk on
the old and the present days and
mentioned Federal Judge Dietrich,
Judge w. Standrod, Judge Hawley of
Boise, Senator Fred T. Dubois and Mr..
Peterson himself made their first
start in the practice of law In the
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

The Second Ward Relief Society
held their meeting Tuesday afternoon
in the Relief Society rooms in the
form of a surprise party, honoring
Mrs. J. S. Mcclellan who is leaving
soon for California. A delightful pro-
gram was rendered, which was as
follows: Piano selection by Mrs.
Flora Ravens; vocal duet, Mrs. Geo.
Smith and Mrs. James Duckworth;
Christmas Story, Mrs. Margaret Whit
tie; instrumental selection, Mrs. vir-
ginia Liljenquist; reading, Mrs. ]. H.
Andersen. Following the program
the members enjoyed various anus
ing guessing contests under the di-
rection Of Mrs. E. Dance. Mrs. Nc
Clellan was presented with a beauti-
full parting gift. Delicious refresh
ments were served by Mrs. J. H. An
dersen chairman, Mrs. William Sny-
der, Mrs. Myrtle Spence and Mrs.
Frank Spencer.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

On Friday afternoon, December z,
the Past Noble Grand club of the
Rebekah Lodge met at the home Of
Mrs. Fred Simons. The early part of
the afternoon was spent in visiting
and kensington. followed by short
business meeting, the vice-president
Mrs. S1mons presiding, after which
delicious two-course luncheon was
served by the hostess, after which
the members adjourned The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. J. R. Chaplin, January 4, 1924.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

The Order of the Eastern Star held
meeting Wednesday evening, in the
Masonic Lodge Rooms, with a good
attendance. Mrs. w. H. Cherry pre-
sided at the business meeting. The
election Of officers was the princi-
pal business transacted and was as
follows. Worthy Matron Mrs. Wendell
Gagon; Worthy Patron Howard Hen
derson, Associate Matron Mrs. w. o.
Smith, Secretary Mrs. L. W. Van
Aiken, Treasurer Mrs. Frank Mitchell,
Conductress Mrs. w. E. Chubbuck,
Associate Conductress Mrs. M. N. Aus
tin. The installation of officers will
take place at the next meeting to be
held December 10Th. At the conclu-
sion Of the meeting dainty refresh
ments were served by Mrs. George
Gagon, Mrs. Charles Dahman and
Miss Alice Chubbuck.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

lonely. He would not dine at the club (;
he would have some cheese and crack
ers and coffee at home. His excellent
valet could always prepare little
supper for him.
Outside of the club his chauffeur and
car were waiting.
He got In and sat down on the soft,
luxuriously upholstered cushions, and
the chauffeur closed the door, shutting
out the clear, cold Christmas time air
and the noise of the streets-the noise
of many voices Of many people going
shopping, with the higher voices Of
children rising every once in awhile
above the din.
His soul seemed to ache. He was
alone. Rich, comfortable, luxurious,
alone No one wanted him, needed
him, cared for him. He had every
thing which money could buy; he had
enough money to buy everything he
wanted.
No, not everything! He wanted love
and affection, he wanted to be part
of all this going on outside the luxu-
IlOuS COuuucIueut OI his car ana tnat
he couldn't buy. Mix with the crowds?
Yes, he could do that, but not as one
Of them. Only as a lonely man who
had a fat bank account which didn't
help In the slightest.
And yet couldn't 1t help7 Suddenly
he had an inspiration. He called
through the speaking tube to his
chauffeur. II think" he said, II will
get out here and walk the rest Of the
way home"
The chauffeur was surprised, but he
was too well-trained to show surprise |
He got out before a large store
where In the window was q decorated |
Christmas tree. He went inside the
store. No longer did he feel so lonely.
He, too, had a purpose in mind. He
was part Of all Of this now.
Tinsel, candles, red colored paper,
ribbons, small toys, decorations, oh,
low much he bought. His arms were
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21
0 o % 90 o 90 o o O Z
. LOCAL NEWS .
0 OOO OOO o % 90 o O o 0
LEFT from last week.

The Current Event Club met Mon
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. j.
T. Carruth with the music department
IN charge. Roll call was answered
with current musical events: Mrs.
w. S. Hoge gave a sketch of the COM
poser Giuseppe Verdi; Mrs. L. G..
Collins rendered piano selection
from the opera Aida. Mrs. Cecil
Clarke gave the story Of the opera
Aida
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

The ladies of the American Legion
Auxiliary met Thursday evening in
the K. Of P. hall with Mrs. G. A.
Hoover presiding. Mrs. o. Kottke
and Mrs. l. N. Meyer were guests Of
the organization. The chief business
transacted was nomination Of officers
for the coming year, which were as
follows: President Mrs. Mark Tuohy,
Vice-president Miss Beatrice Blom-
uuist, Second vice-president Mrs. R.
A. English, Secretary Mrs. o. e. Bills,
Treasurer Mrs. James Johnston.
Chaplain Mrs. Ivan Bills. A COM
m1ttee was appointed to prepare
Christmas boxes for the veterans in
Boise hospital. Anyone wishing to
contribute cookies or anything else to
the Christmas boxes are requested to
leave the donation in Boyle's Hard
ware store, in care of James Gillespie
The play Clarence" which was pre-
sented Tuesday evening was discussed
by the members.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

The Evening Bridge club entertain
ed at delightful informal dancing
party Wednesday evening of last week
at the Commercial Club rooms. The
excellent dance music was furnished
by Vic Barriers orchestra, and punch
and waters were served throughout
the evening. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hansen, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Jacobey, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
A. English, Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Dunlap,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnston, Mr..
and Mrs Walter Thomas, Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Blomgren, Mr. and Mrs.
Myron Foster, Mr.. and Mrs Mark
Touhy. the Misses Lorine Tavey,
Grace Peck, Beatrice Blomquist and
the Mesrrs. Forrest Kennedy, Ronald
Robbins and Max Brill.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

City Of Blackfoot. The speaker touch
ed upon the recent bank failure and
expressed strong hope that the
community would not suffer as great
a loss as had been feared at the first
shock of the failure Of the bank. Rev.
Fleming gave a brief talk.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

money at Christ
mas time. That
fulfiIle d h l %
@ h ri s t m a 8 de-
mands.
Other years he
hadn't felt 1t so
much as this year.
This year I h e
loneliness seemed
lonelier than ever
before. His soil
tary condition sad
dended him.
Well, he would
60 back to his
suite. He would
leave the CT u b.
Perhaps a m o n 6
his own books, his
wv n things he
would not feel so.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21
MORELAND
o o o o o O O O
Received December Is

Received December Is
Elmer Farnsworth went to Poca-
tello Monday.
The officers of the Primary enter
tanned the parents on Monday with a
splendid program given by the chill
dren, and nice lunch was served.
Mrs. James Duckworth of Blackfoot
and Mrs. Hammong of Groveland
were present. All enjoyed themsel-
yes very much.
Texco Gasoline. Adv.
On Tuesday the ladies of the Relief
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

The Rotary club held their regu-
lar monthly meeting and dinner on
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21
THE FIRST PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE ARCTIC
REGIONS FROM AN AEROPLANE

Grew of German plane which recently flew from
Dessau Spzbergen to gather technical details for
later flight the Polar ice, returning to their head
quarters with pictures taken in flight beyond the Arctic
Circle.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21
His Christmas
Spent at Club
By MARY GRAHAM BONNER

Lonesome Rich ALE WAS SIT
Man Finds TING alone
Happiness in ~ ioDabIe club.
Playing 1t was quite
Santa Claus deserted. 1t had
been for some days
now. Everyone seemed to have other
things to do than to come to the club.
They had talked, 4 number Of them.
the last time many had been there, Of
the busy days ahead, shopping, wrap
ping up Christmas parcels, helping
their wives or their daughters or their
grandchildren In the gay plans for
Christmas.
Only he had no plans to make. He
gave his employees, and number Of
others with whom he came In contact.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

filed with bundles
just as were the
arms of others. 1t
was such fun to
carry bundles, too.
He had n e " er
known before the
joy Of overcrowd-
ed arms.
Home he went,
carrying his be-
Low d purchases
with. him. And
then he summoned
the janitor to his
lonely suite, which
now seemed filled
with the Christ
mas cheer. He
talked 1t all over
with him, the plans
for the tree, for
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

his own Santa Claus suit.
He had given the janitor money be-
fore, Of course. This time he would
take part in the Christmas Of the chill
dren Of the janitor.
Christmas morning came. Never
had he arisen 80 early on Christmas
morning. Dressing himself carefully,
he went downstairs. He had worked
until late the night before, decorating
the tree, but he was not tired.
Suddenly there was a cry, cry OF
joy such as he had never heard.
"Why, there's Santa Claus Dear,
dear Santa Claus"
The janitor's children had always
been afraid Of him, but not 80 Of Santa
Claus He undid his pack, he took
gifts off the tree, and the children
climbed over him, kissed him, Rugged
him, loved him. With what q splendid
gusto they loved himI
And the children begged Santa Claus
to stay for dinner. Curious thing for
him to be doing But he stayed, and
for the first time, almost since he had
been a child himself, he had Christ
mas. real Christmas, a Christmas
filled with love which had driven the
loneliness out!
"a. 1873. western Newspaper Unien)
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-21

g WAS SIT
TING alone
In his fash
iOnable club.
It was quite
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
PATROLMAN SPOTS
 BUSY BOOTLEGGER
Arrests John Levesque After Seeing Exchange of Cash
 For Liquor
Raid Nets Resulss.--Defendant is Fin
 ed $500 and Cests

For having sold liquor and having more such eontrahand refreshment on hand with the intention of selling it, John Levesque. who has a room in the min boarding house on Providence street. was fined SSl4.lA in the city court on Tuesday morning. Ievesque occupies room seven at the boarding house. and maybe he thought the in- fluenee of this so-called lucky num- her would save him from interference in his illiet trade, but 1t proved in- effective in this ease.
 Monday evening patrolman Durand saw Levesque sell some liquor Co an- other man and later in the evening a squad in charge of Captain Jarvis raided his room. Two pint bottles of alcohol were found there.
 When he was arraigned in the court before Judge Geissler. he was found guilty on the two charges. of selling liquor and keeping it with in. tent 10 sell. and was fined S200 on the first count and si0o on the second count. In addition costs of sl4.lA were imposed.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
VISITORS ADMIRE RELICS
Mssons From Nova Scotia Gne=ts of
 Putnam Lodge

4 number of visitors from distant points were present at the meeting of the Putnam Lodge of Masons at Woodstock last Friday evening. Lodg- es in Halifax. Nova Scotia. New Brunswick and Manitoba had repre-. sentatiyes at the meeting. The lodge has Il large number of historical relies, mostly connected with General Israel Putnam. and these proved very interesting to the visitors. The treasured sword of the general, his historic gun, and other relies give the Lodge a very distinct Revolutionary atmosphere.
 There is considerable interest among the members in the new tenn. pie at South Woodstock which they are soon Go have, and well along ia the process of construction. For years meetings of the lodge have been held in the top story of the Woodstock fair exhibition hall
 Putnam lodge is proud of having the distinction of possessing among is members the oldest past master in Wiadham County. h 1871, Ralph Sahin served as master of the lodge That was fifty-three years ago. To. day he Is still an active member of the lodge. getting out to almost every meeting, and showing great interest in the degree work and other activities of the lodge.