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Bingham County News^ R. N. LUDI, Editor and Publisher Sintered as second clase matter December S, 1907, at the postoffice at Blackfoot, Idaho, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Is it too early to suggest that Christmas is less than six weeks away? The best indication of easier money is found in the price of Lib erty Bonds. Some issues of the Victory bonds are now at par. They never should have been less than that. In the coming conference to re duce armament America has taken the initiative in calling the powers together; she should be prepared to go before them and lay all her cards on the table face up and ask other nations to shew proposals in the same open-handed manner. Any other proceeding is likely to beget suspicion of duplicity, which is the worst thing to be feared in a matter of such delicate diplomacy. Grenville Brown, the well known political writer, professes to see in the enthusiastic welcome given General Pershing at Kansas City last week by the members of the American Legion, the nucleus of a boom for president in 1924. Isn't Brown too seriously inclined? The dough boys at Kansas City didn't do things in ^.half hearted manner and we are of the opinion that the boys would naturally act uproarous on their first close-up acquaintance with their commander in France. It was more playfulness than poli tics. Wonder on what theory that Twin Falls jury proceeded when it decid ed Mrs. Southard was guilty of second degree murder. If she kill ed her husband Myers, the verdict should have been murder in the first degree. If she didn't poison him she should have been acquitted. Perhaps the jury took the view that she ought to be penned up on gen eral principles. In the meantime the question as to whether she actually committed the crime charged will go wandering down the halls of time unanswered. What has become of the old fash ioned livery stable which was once the gathering place of statesmen of every kind and degree? It was thot that the autu garage would setp-lively methods of the garage has demonstrated that the noise and step?-lively methods of the garage are not conducive to logical politi cal discussion and nence the auto barn is a failure. The modern groc ery does not welcome customers who sit on the counter and spit tobacco juice on the floor like they did in the old corner grocery, so that it has become a burning question as to what will be provided as a forum for the town statesmen. It is to be noted with pleasure that the old time •'spelling bee" seems to be coming into its own again. There is no other common school branch to which there seems to be such a need for practical training and the contest which comes through the spelling bee is the best means of obtaining the necessary interest. Probably no other art, craft or trade realizes to the same degree the general lack of fundamental teaching in spelling as that of printing. The average print ing office is continually "dressing up" or correcting the manuscripts of people that in every other branch of learning show great efficiency, hut in the humble art of proper spelling display gross ignorance. Hence we welcome the "spelling bee," old time and out of date though it may be, as a valuable and necessary inbident to the intellec -1 tual improvement of any community_ Tomorrow is Armistice Day and a legal holiday under President Harding's proclamation. The ques tion now naturally occurs as to how the day should be observed. Judging from comments from some Legion Posts they desire it convert ed into a memorial day in which to pay homage to those who fell in line of duty. Another proposed by o'hers not so intimately connected with the world war is that it be made a day of joyous celebration like the Fourth of July in honor of the truce that led to peace. It is probable that time will be required to determine the exact sen timent that should control on this occasion but this paper favors the policy of allowing the Legion to dictate the character of observance they wish. We believe the men who composed the monster army that brought about the armistice should ' on the privilege of saying how n's* of us should comport our os ' n this occasion. Throughout the length and the breedth of the land the desire for i limitation of the world's arma ment is growing.. At first the de mand seemed to be confined to a few political economists, who saw, or thought they saw, in limited ar maments greater opportunities for world peace and consequently the best chance for reducing govern mental expenditures. Now, however, due to the propaganda put forth by the press of all political parties, afded and 'abetted by desertntforth I from leading economists, college men and ministers of the gospel, the demand has become well nigh acute and the forthcoming confer ence which meets this week will do so with not only the attention of the nation focused upon it, but the eyes of the world as well. In this con nection, Senator Borah in his de mand for publicity is quite within his rights. The time has gone by for secrecy in covenants which may be so far reaching in national con sequence. 'Secrqft diplomacy wihich was unmasked during the negotia tions following the world war to the detriment of both England and Japan is now frowned, upon in the light of late experiences and it is to be hoped that the Senator will succeed in his new policy of having the armament conference open to the world. The effect will he to give the American people an insight into the workings of the diplomatic conclave to the end that if there be be a failure to accomplish the end desired it may be reasonably certain what interests were responsible for its defeat. STORY OF MRS SOUTHARD TOLD IN BRIEF ne y a 1892. Oct. 16—Lyda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. True blood, born in Bates County, Mo. 1912. March 17—Lyda South ard married Robert C. Dooley, a boyhood chum at Twin Falls, Idaho. 1915. Oct. 1—Edward C. Dooley died at Twin Falls, Idaho. 1916. Dec. 20—Lyda Dooley married William McHaffie at Twin Falls, Idaho. 1918. Oct. 22—William McHaf fie died at Harden, Mont. 1919. May 10.—Lyda McHaffie married Harlan Lewis at Denver, Colo. 1919 July 6.—Harlen Lewis died at Billings, Mont. 192,0. Aug. 10—Lyda Lewis mar ried Edward F. Meyer at Pocatello, Idaho. 1920. Sept. 7—Edward F. Meyer died at Twin Falls. 1920. Nov. 20—Lyda Meyer married Paul Vincent Southard at Los Angeles. 1921. Mrs. Southard arrested in Honolulu by Deputy Sheriff V. H. Ormaby on charge of murdering Meyer. June 10. Mrs. Southard brought to Twin Falls. June 16.—Mrs. Southard arraign ed and entered plea of not guilty. Preliminary commences. June 17.—Preliminary closes. June 18.—Probate Judge O. P. Duvall refuses defendant bail. June 18.—Defendant files suit for $10,000. against Idaho State Insurance Co., on life of Meyer. Sept. 26,—Work of selecting a jury commenced. Sept. 27.—For lack of perspec tive jurmen court recessed for half a daÿ. Sept. 28.—Venire of forty names served by sheriff thrown out. Oct. 3.—Jury secured and sworn. They were: W. H. Cowen, farmer, I Twin Falls; H. A. Clck, carpenter, Kimberly; Stacey Sampson, farmer, Kimberly; Sturgeon McCoy, {arm er, Hansen; F. L. Diffendarfer, stock man. Twin Falls; George Mc Pherson, farmer, Twin Falls; C. D. McKinley, farmer, Filer; J. Y. Den ham, "ibank teller, Kimiberly; W. H. Spence, farmer, Kimberly; C. S. True, farmer, Murtaugh; C. C. Siver, farm«*; Twin Falls; F. H. Black, farmer, Twin Falls. Oct. 4.—Opening statement for prosecution made by District Attor phan; B. B. Squire, Mrs. Car rie H4\ve, Granville Haight, Walter Hoodenpyle and Miss Georgia Max well testified for the state. OcL 5.—State continues taking of testimony with Miss Martha Gar rett, Ôr. John F. Coughlin, S. S. All and C. D. Thomas as witnesses. Oct. 6.—Dr. Coughlin on s'and during morning session In after noon legal battle over the introduc tion of testimony relating to death of former husbands of defendant. Oct. 7.—Legal battis continues during morning session of court. Was ruled as admissablo. Dr. Hal Bieter and Dr. Duncan Alexander testified for the state. Oct. 8.—State Chemist Dr. S. F. Rodenbaugh, City Chemist E. R. Dooley, Coroner P. J. Grossman and E. G. Sturdivant testified for state. Oct. 410.—State Chemist Herman Harms, of Utah, and Deputy Sher iff V. H. Ormsby occupied stand the entire day on behalf of the state. Oct. 11.—Herman Harms and Mrs. Fred James were on stand dur ing the entire day. Oct. 12-— C. D. Thomas recalled. Defense moves for change of venue to Jerome County. Motion was later denied by the court. Oct. 13.—Doctors J. F. Coughlin D. L. Alexander, C. R. Scott, H. W Wilson, H. W. Clouchek and W. F Pike testified on nehalf of the state In answer to hypothetical questions. Oct. If.— Dr. H. C. Irquin and Deputy Sheriff V. H. Ormsby occu pied the stand during the entire session. Oct. 15.—Flypaper alleged to hâve^Weh found' fn the home of I THE BROWN-HART CO. 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Any weight you desire is represented here. 25c< 35c. 50c. 60c. $1.25. $2.00. $2.50 the t>air ODD LOTS WOMEN'S, MISSES, CHILDREN'S, BOYS' SHOES AT SPECIAL PRICES UNDERWEAR SPECIALS Ladies' Silk Top Unions $3.00 and $3.50 values. $2.00 and $2.50 LADIES' FLANNELETTE GOWNS To keep you warm thfs winter $1.50. $1.65. $1.85. $2.00. $2.25 $2.50 the garment KABO CORSETS All at SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICES LADIES' SILK TOP VESTS Specially Priced $1.75 LADIES' COTTON UNION SUITS Large sizes $1.25 BUNGALOW APRONS Many styles and coolrs to choose from 98c. $1.50. $1.65. $1.75. $2.00. $2.25 $3.00 LADIES' HOUSE DRESSES Made from dark Percales $1.75 an to $3.50 CHILDREN'S COATS SPECIALLY PRICED Lewis ruled out of court. Deputy Sheriff Ormsby, Dr. James 1L. Worn ham, Francis M. Smith and G. H. Gilbaugh gave testimony for the prosecution. Oct. 17.—Dr. W. A. Roberts, Mrs. W. J. Moore, J. W. flultis and E. R. Dooley testified for the state. Oct. 18.—Deputy Sheriff Ormsby, Alonzo Dooley, Mrs. Clem Oestrlhc and J. P. Fordyce were called by the state. Oct. 19.—State Chemist Roben baugh, Utah's Chemist Harms and City Chemist Dooley recalled. Oct. 20.—Herman Harms finish ed testimony, Geo. B. Wood and C. B. King called. State closes direct testimony of case. Oct. 21.—Court denies motion of defense to Instruct Jury to return a verdict of not guilty. W. P. Guth rie makes opening statement for defense. Oct. 22.—Court denies motion of defense for ten day stay to permit the summoning of witnesses. Oct. 24.—Edward A. Chadwick, J. E. DeWitt and Probate Judge O. P. Duvall called for the defense. Oct. 25.—Mrs. Lyda M. Southard took stand in her own behalf.* M. A Thometz and Donald Mackay al so testified for the defense. Oct. 26.—Defendant recalled; P. J. Grossman recalled. Mias Lulu Stout, Deputy Sheriff Ormsby and Charles Hanna called by the de fense. Oct. 27.—Dr. J. R. Morgan on stand all day. Oct. 28.—Hospital chart of last Illness of Meyer got before jury. Dr. J. F. Coughlin recalled; Dr. G. S. Murphey and Mrs. Roy C. Coffman testified for the defendant. Oct. 29.—Dr. Murphey recalled; C. D. Thomas recalled; Dr. Morgan recalled. William T. Dooley for the defense. Oct. 31.—'Dr. Morgan recalled. De fense rests. State called in rebut tal; Mrs. Roy C. Coffman; Dr. Jno. F. Couglin, Mrs. Lyda M. South ard. P. J. Grossman, Mrs. Mary Brevick, Dr. E. R. Van Cott, C. E. Potter, B. F. Magel and Byrd Wal ter. State closes. Nov. 1.—At 2 p. m. Attorney General Roy L. Black opens argu ment for state taking entire after noon. Nov. 2.— E. R. Walter continues argument for state at morning ses sion. Homer C. Mills open argu ment for the defense taking entire afternoon. Nov. 3'.—A. R. Hicks continues argument for defense. W. P. Guth rie closes argument for defendant at morning session. Frank L. Steph an, district attorney, closes argu ment for the prosecution at after noon session. Nov. 3.—4 p. m. District attor ney closes argument for the state. Nov. 3.—4:37 p m. Judge Bab cock finishes instructions to the jury. Nov. 3.—4:40 p. m. Jury retires to consider verdict. Nov. 5—Jury returns veriet of Second degree murder. Nov. 7.—Sentence of ten years to life imprisonment pronounced. , Time consumed in preliminary two days. Time consumed in trial of case, thirty-four days. Time consumed in gathering evi dence, from Sept. 8, 1920, to Oct. 31, 1921. Time consumed in argument be fore court and Jury, about five days. Miles travelled in securing evi dence for state. Impossible to say. Probable cost of trial, $15,000.— Twin Falls Daily Times. CLASS ES GIR L HTETERa WITH ORDINARY TRAMPS (From the Denver Times) Fair, feminine hikers, garbed in khaki and rolled tops, are to bedis couraged. ii At least they are being discour aged, and in some cases babooed, by residents, hotels and restaur ante of the towns through ^phlch they pass. The Y. W. C. A. ofDen ver is writing to eastern colleges and institutions asking them as far as possible to discourage girls who are planning to hike across the country. Girls who make such trips unwittingly place themselves in the same cliass with ordinary tramps and bums. Teniae Is sold in Blackfoot by tbs Palace Drag Store, and by leading druggists everywhere.—Adr. We are still In the market tor your old rags. Highest market prtoe paid.