The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-06-23
A COMPROMISE POSSIBLE.


that the difference between the Pay
cite Valley Irrigation a. Water Power
company and the land owners under
it's system are now In fair way to be
settled upon satisfactory basis. On
Tuesday meeting was held In this
city. at which Hon. A. J. Crook, pres
ident Of the Crook Irrigation company,
presided. A goodly number Of those
who own land on what Is known AS the
bench, and under the proposed Crook
company ditch. AS well AZ that OF the p.
vi. a. w. p. company's system, were
In attendance. Mr. y. p. Shawhan,
Submitted the following proposition 10
the land owners:
The =. V. I. a w. p. company pro-
poses 10 exchange water-rights for land,
acre per acre, that Is a perpetual right
10 the use OF sufficient water to irrigate
an acre Of land will be decided in ex.
change for an acre Of land. and a main
tenance fee Of rs cents per acre will be
charged annually for all lands for which
water-rights are taken. Those who de-
nire to pay cash for water-rlghts will be
charged $40 per acre and sl.50 annual
maintenance fee. OF $50 per acre and "a
cents annual maintenance fee. The
proposition is based upon the suppo'
sition that $1,000 acres OF approx
mately that much will come under the
agreement. II the arrangement is made,
parties who purchased water-rights will
he furnished what water they require
this season and will be charged no main
tenance fee until next year.
Over 5000 acres was pledged to the
acceptance Of the proposition before the
mesting was adjourned. Messrs. Crook,
Hanes. Pesrse and ANTI directors OF the
Crook Irrigation Company, were present
and gave personal pledges Of their in
dividual acceptance Of the terms propos-
ed. At the request OF the meeting
Mess-s. Shawhan and Crook consented
10 make a canvass of land owners inter
csied. with view 10 having the matter
settled at once. In agreeing to such a
compromise, Mr. Crook has not acted in
bad faith towards those who were in
duced To associate themselves with him
In an effort 10 construct an independent
ditch, and thus secure cheaper water.
We say that no such thing can be said
Of him. he has repeatedly said to his
people In public meetings and In private
that he was working for cheaper water
and was willing TO accept a compromise
proposition whenevr satisfactory on,
should be made.
While Mr.. Shawhan is expected Il
look after the best interests OF the com
pany that pays him salary for tina
purpose. we know that he is also anx
ious 10 see the water question settle,
and the country improved. PERSONAL,
IL would be 10 his advantage IL waite
could be had at 25 cents an acre. be
cause he Is a large land holder, and h
SECS the importance of giving the coun
try every possible advantage IN the mat
ter Of development -Independent.
NOT ALTOGETHER SATISFACTORY.
From the Caldwell Tribune.
Having read in your issues Of Jun
Oh and 10th your comments on what |
called satisfactory settlement OF IN
water problem in the Payette valley,
herewith submit few facts, that you
readers may judge Of the kind Of set
Element. The proposition is as follows
You can pay ten dollars each per acr
for water and $3.50 per acre per yea
maintenance fees. or $40 cash and IS cts
maintenance fees or give half your Ian
and pay 10 cents per acre per year main
tenancc fees The facts are (first) IN
Crook Co. never discussed or voted o
either Of the propositions with view
accepting. Second. the Crook Co. ha
90 stockholders. Of these at the time ,
the meeting in Payette. June 8, 30 WEI
known 10 be- opposed To either propos
tion. A. most of their land lay abrve III
~ VIZ Alt'Ht VI tn' h'hthf ahd
Emmett These 80 stockholders owne
1850 shares. while the ~ who were col
sidered ms favorable 10 the Payette @
held 2670 shares from this YOU mu
suhsiract 320 shares A. Crook signed 4
$50 shares In the Crook Co but only 81
10 the Payette Co. And here let me "a
that he does Tot own an acre himsel
He Is acting as the agent Of his wi
and man named Myers. To these b
shares may be- added Mr.. P's 100 shar
for by private information learn tn
he Is very sick Of his bargain, also Mr..
and Mr.. d.. who want to kick out Of Il
traces. Third the 5000 acres pledged W
partly by men who were waiting TO $
which company would give them wat
the cheapest Part had already pu
chased a water right for some Of the
land and part were coaxed in for the
influence. To say that all was satisfa
tory aud that the water question is Sc
tied now aud forever and that all act
In good faith is assuming great de
more than can he proven. A1Gr
feature Of the deal Is that all mnsT -
up by January %. 1895; another Is. I
who do not come in now, this yea
when they do come in. III Ia b. one