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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01
THE STATE OF COLORADO
AND THE FLOOD WATERS

The question of the right to the
flood waters of this state has been
brought up by the refusal of the United
States Land Department to approve
the selection of certain lands in the
San Luis Valley for reservoir purposes.
This is matter of very grave i'm
portance to the future welfare of the
state, and it is important that the peo-
pie of Colorado should understand the
exact facts and conditions in order
that they may act intelligently for the
protection and furtherance of their
own interests.
In the first place 1t may be noted
/ that while the suit of Kansas against
Colorado involves the right TO use wa
ter already appropriated from an in
terstate stream, the claim of the
United States government to dictate
the selection of reservoir sites does
not affect the right to use water that
has ben appropriated from the natural
current of Colorado streams. In fact,
the present contention of the Interior
Department is inconsistent with the
claim made by Kansas, although it is
also inconsistent with the extreme
claims set forth by Colorado in defense
of the Kansas suit.
In the second place 1t Is Important
to note that 1t is not the United States
government, with full federal author
Iity, that makes this claim to the Colo
RADIO flood waters, but II Is only one
| department of the executive branch Of
that government which is following
the bad precedent of usurping author
| ity that does not rightfully belong to
| it, and that will not belong to it until
it has been bestowed by the legislative
and confirmed by the judicial branches
of the government.
Colorado, together with all the arid
land states, is Interested in the devel-
opment OF irrigation upon a broad,
reasonable and equitable basis. But
Colorado has no intention of sacrific-
ing her rights in this matter, whether
those rights are due to her superior
natural advantages OF altitude, climate
or location, or whether such advant-
ages are due tc the legal equities
or technicalities OF her case.
| The legislature OF Colorado and the
legal department of the state govern
ment ought to, and will, defend in ev-
cry legitimate way, the interests of this
state to the fullest extent, and they
will receive the unanimous support and
approval OF the state in doing this.
! At first sight 1t seems that the fed
eral authorities that are acting In such
haste to establish claim to the Wa
ters of Colorado for the benefit Of pec-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01

pie in remote regions at lower alti-
tudes. will find it difficult to establish
from the constitution of the United
States, or from the enabling act OF
Congress sanctioning the establish
ment OF this state, or from the consti-
tuition of the State of Colorado, any
provision limiting the authority of this
state over waters not used for pur-
poses of navigation. The constitution
of Colorado expressly declares that the
waters of this state belong to the
people of the state, and that provision
has ben approved and ratified by the
action of the federal government.
1t would be strange pervlrsion of
the law relating to navigable streams
If its provisions were twisted to deny
the use of the flood waters in Colora-
do to the people of Colorado, and to
grant the use of those flood waters
to the people of New Mexico. Kansas
or California for irrigation.
The subject is one of highest import
ance, and II should receive the cere-
full consideration of the people of the
state to the end that the executive de-
partment and the next legislature may
take such action as may be deemed ne
cessary for the protection of Colorado
interests nvolved.-Pueblo Chieftan.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01

In newspaper that goes for pro-
lection with the usual blind zeal OF
a new convert, an outcry has been
raised against what it terms the
dumping of American apples. The
occasion for it was a suit brought by
a West of England farmer against
Covent Garden agent TO whom he had
sent a consignment of Somersetshire
apples. The farmer complained that
the agent had not sold them for falr
price The agent said that owing TO
the inferior quality of the apples and
the arrival in the market of a ship
ment of American apples of much bet
ter quality he had been unable to OBJ
tain better price for them. Inc
Judge held that the agent had done
his best for the farmer, whom he nom
suited. Wherefore, the howl ascends
that the British farmer should seek
protection from dumped" American
apples through legislation.
To find out how the trade views the
matter | have just interviewed one
of the largest wholesale Covent Gar
den fruit sellers, who deals both in
American and English apples.
ITO begin WITH he said, there
has been no dumping of American ap-
pies. There is shortage this year
of both American and homegrown ap-
pies. Last week the imported apples
amounted to 61 900 hundredweight, as
against 10000 hundredweight for the
same period last year. The English
apple grower, as compared with MS
American competitor, enjoys the ad-
vantage of an earlier season, as the
American apples do not begin to ar
rive in large quantities much before
October, and by that time, the English
grower, if wide awake. has had ample
time to dispose of his stock. Besides,
the whole policy of American shippers
is opposed to dumping. They realize
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01

quent breakdowns. Orders for the lat
est type of engines. especially adapted
TO mountain railroadlng. have been
placed with the eastern manufacturers
for several months, but they are so
rushed with orders that there is no
likelihood OF relief until summer.
Improvement Of tracks between Can
on and Pueblo will be made. the sur
vey having been completed. The cul-
verts over the arroyos will be replaced
all along the line by the same kind
put in at Eden-of steel and concrete
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01
COL 0RAO0 APPLES WORRY
GREAT BRITAIN GROWERS
American Apples Popular In England Are Pre-
ferred to of1ome Stock-A Tip to Colorado Growers.

that that method would be disastrous
to their own pockets. Instead of glut-
ting the market by rushing their sur
plus stock over here, as soon as their
apples are gathered, through an ex-
cellent system of cold storage, they
are able to continue shipment through
out the winter, thereby adjusting the
supply to the demand. In addition to
this they have established cold stor-
age warehouse at Southampton, where
they can keep their apples, If neces-
sary, until they can command satisfac-
tory prices.
''As matter of fact there is only
a small quantity of English grown ap-
pies, confined to a few varieties which
on their merits can compete with the
quantity could be largely increased
and would find ready sale If English
growers would adopt American meth
DDS. The American apple growers
and fruit growers generally go in for
scientific culture and cooperation,
and by that latter system alone can
reap the benefits of doing business on
wholesale scale. Our farmers go in
for grumbling against foreign compe-
tition and do business on an each-for-
himself and ke-the-hindmost
system, which is ruinous to their own
interests.
american apples are better packed
and of more uniform quality than the
consignments sent us by the home
growers. The apples are of the same
standard at the bottom as at the top
of the barrels. The shippers are care
full not to spoil the market which they
have created by shipping inferior
fruit AS for the talk of getting pro-
lection against American apples, 1t is
preposterous. No parliament would
ever sanction it; the apple-eating Brit
ish public would never tolerate 1t. II
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01

siso.oo0 TO loan by the Fremos,
County Bank In small or large
amounts on personal or real estate
security, or on stocks, bonds, notes, Or
In fact any security that is COED. We
want TO Increase our loans. Call at
the Fremont County Bank and see rs.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01

British apple growers will adopt
American methods they will have no
cause for kicking. And until they do,
all the kicking in the world will do
them no good. st. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01

Short stretches of track will be entire
ly rebuilt.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-03-01

The Record-,l.25 a year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
Another move Made.

Just at this time the congregation found
itself confronted with much the saspe con-
ditions that prevailing twenty years before
had resulted In the erection Of the second
church. The extension Of the business sec
ton had increased the value of the prop
erty and crowded back the residence dis
trict until 1t seemed best to accept pro-
position from Judge James Neville to buy
the lots occupied by the church for $4,000
exclusive of the building. The same even
ing the decision was reached the trustees
brought the report they had purchased
the site at Twenty-sixth and Farnam
streets. known as the McShane property,
and arrangements for the building OF the
new church were begun Immediately. The
wrecking of the old church was begun al
most as soon as the transfer was made.
Delay In receiving the plans delayed the
laying of the cornerstone until September
25 1903, when that ceremony was held, Rev
Hummon officiating, assisted by several
prominent churchmen. The new church
was to cost $4,000. and to clear the prop
erty OF debt before its dedication It would
have been necessary to have disposed OF
the west half Of the site, leaving only the
lot occupied by the church. But the con-
gregation was spared this necessity by the
generosity Of Mr.. Herman Kountze'
brother OF its former benefactor, who vol
unteered 10 make up the remaining amount
about $4,000, on the condition that the
church should be dedicated out OF debt
and that no debt should be incurred In
future. The acceptance of this gift makes
possible the Improvement OF the west half
Of the property at some future time, by
parsonage, which win make II one OF the
finest church properties in Omaha.
During the forty-six years OF It's ex
istanee over 200 persons have been mem
bers OF Kountze Memorial church, and
from Il two other churches have beer
organized. Grace Lutheran church bsinI
az second.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
Mount Vernon at Shutdown

II is the misfortune OF the ordinary pill
grim TO Mount Vernon that he must see
the place only in the garish glare of day.
The garden is full of sentiment, but senti-
ment and brilliant sunshine are sworn foes.
II is only in the cool, silvery envelop OF
evening that we can repeople the spot ana
make It live again the life Of that eigh-
teenth century in which It was planned and
developed. We can then stand back Of the
glass Enclosures and fancy once more In
place the long straight rows OF blooming
plants from which Lady Washington re-
plenIshed her nosegay vases-the flowers
noddins drowsily amid the chirp OF crlck-
cts and now and then swaying softly In
response TO the whisper OF a passing sum-
mer breeze We can almost fancy the
bronze-armed gardener stirring the soil
between the rows with his hoe as he put
the belated last touch 70 his work before
bidding the care-laden world goodnight.
Or we can take up our position at another
point and watch the overseer In his quaint
continental garb as he finishes his round,
lantern in hand, among the quarters" and
takes his way back to the great house for
a final look TO make sure that all is we'll
or we can ourselves stroll up the path
where the vari-colored borders merge into
the more stately shrubbery that lines the
OLD gray wall W neither Ut nut TIC BtNAhNee
American actually had hand In the maxi
ing Of all this dainty array. at least he
dweIt amid IL, sniffed its odors, heard ita
faint murmurings and possibly-nRy, prob
ably--was unconsciously mellowed in mind
and morals by the influence OF such an
environment.
Next 10 the simmer OF the moon. in it1
power OF calling up fancies like these, II
the twilight hour at Mount Vernon. Az
the day draws in, the edges Of lengthening
shadow are softened in faint mist trail
ing close TO the ground. The earth sends
up a rich moist smell, and over this deep
bass there plays a fugue Of perfume from
the flowers. A gauze OF thinnest blue air
wells the detail OF the fine old trees outside
OF the garden wall and masses them against
a tender tinted sky and against lower
glimpse Of empurpled red roof and white
supports. From the dense foliage on the
lawn comes a half-hushed chorus, tina
softened twang and oreak OF an oakfVl
of blackbirds away over against the edge
OF the old kitchen garden, antiphoned ~
the throaty ehirrup OF many robins from
, the big chestnut by the gate. A few sm0l
birds hidden among the bOughs that over
hang the flowers are utterinE little notes
and euddling sounds under their BREATH
ana from the topmost twig Of a tall maple
, down At the end OF the garden floats the
I cardinals eVenSong.-FTancis n Leupp IN
!, M Century
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
Omaha Pioneer Church to Dedicate New Home

the laying Of the cornerstone the congrega-
ton was bereft of it's pastor and able
leader, Dr. Stelling and the following
spring Rev. J. S. Detweiler came to Omaha
to assume charge of the work, preaching
his Introductory sermon April q, 1884, in
the lecture room of the new church. Eas-
ter Sunday, April 5, the congregation en-
tered and occupied the newly-completed
audience room for the first time The
church was not dedicated at that time,
however, nor has 1t ever been because it
has never been out of debt.
In the fall of 1886 thirteen members, I'M
able to attend services because Of the dis
lance of the church from their homes,
signed applications for dismissal from the
church. Certificates of dismissal were
granted them and they subsequently organ
lied st. Marks Lutheran church. OF which
DR.. L. Groh is the present pastor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

Henry w. kuhns under the
auspices of the Allegheny synod of Penn
sylvania and with the name Of Emanuers
English Evangelical Lutheran church.
Rev. Kuhns had come to Omaha that
year as a missionary from the Allegheny
synod and. finding some Lutherans in
town, organized nine of them into a con-
gregation. Omaha then a thriving village
of several hundred people, already had
three other churches, and these, with the
assembly room OF the terrific | capitol,
served as meeting places for the congrega-
lions of the several denominations that
ity, so It was not until 1861 that the Luth-
Grams were able to erect a church of their
own. During the first year the Methodist
church on Thirteenth street had been used,
and later services were held in the Con-
gregational church on Sixteenth street,
but in the meantime two lots had been
purchased on the north side of Douglas
street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets just east Of and Immediately adj
joining the site where the Willard hotel
now stands, and 1t was here that the first
church and parsonage were built. The
laying of its cornerstone was celebrated
August 8, 1851. Rev. Kuhns, the pastor,
officiating. The services took place at noon
In the presence of large assembly, Rev.
Kuhns taking the text for his sermon
from Gods words to Moses; Speak unto
the children OF Israel that they go for
ward"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

of the land has been settled on by Colo
RADIO irrigation farmers. T, c. Henry and
President Ellis of the Colorado Agricultural
college have done considerable work in the
valley on various canal enterprises, and
all these things have made Denver senti-
ment and brought In Colorado business men.
On the other hand, Omaha has been slow
to realize the situation in the western part
of the state and its business interests have
suffered some iproads as a result Of it's
apathetic attitude.
However. since IL now seems assured that
the Union Pacific will build on its survey
from North Platte through Northport and
Gering to the Medicine Bow junction, CIV
ing direct outlet TO and inlet from Omaha,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
DIR. TurkIe's Coming.

May l. 1890, DIR. Detweiler closed his pas
torate and was succeeded by Rev. Alonzo
J. Turkle, d. D., who began his work
August 81. Under his able leadership the
church made most rapid strides forward
and his resignation nine years later was
accepted with genuine regret After an
interval of seven months Rev. D. r. Trefz
Of st. Joseph accepted the call of the
congregation and began his work in the
spring of 1901. For three years he served
the church, resigning then to accept call
from the east. and after ten months, the
present pastor, Rev. John E. Hummon. took
charge of the church.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

up steadily through all kinds Of weather,
little time being lost during the most In
clement periods of the winter season. The
work on the Pathfinder project from its
inception has been in the efficient charge
of Engineer John E. Field, who has fully
demonstrated his capability and fitness to
direct such large enterprise He may
well feel, and no doubt does that his great
achievement in his profession is this
project, for the proposition as a whole is
just fairly begun. While it will require
only a few years to complete the system
50 as to reclaim the land subject to the
plan. the government will retain control
Until the whole Of the cost of the project
is repaid BY! the land owners. The price
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20
Omaha. FIr.t Church ReI.

The church was OF brick and in its belfry
was huns the first church bell that was
brought 70 Omaha, The following year the
parsonage w.s built From this beginning
ihc church has grown TO one of the largest
in Omaha and its third house OF worship
tho spl ndiG Stone structure at Twenty
SAITH grd IIrnam streets, which Will be
dod.cstet M: =, is one Of the finest
cau'c. cd nses in the city
Re- Kuhas lCJnained pastor OF this con-
.-rcsauon for fourteen years and was sue
ceodod by Rcv. Billulln, who remained but
a year. Ecv. ". A. Li0e came next, re-
msiu,UE until 1873, when he was succeeded
10y rev. H. l. Bauer who served the
cEurc only a few rlontha aad then. re-
turned cast. by this time the congrega-
ton had grown, and, finding its property
pressed BY the growing business section
OF tho city, two lots were purchased at the
northeast corrcr- OF Sixteenth and Harvey
streets for s3sOg and later half OF an adj
joining lot was purchased for A5Oo. The
Dourus street property was sold for SIG 0)C
10 tho AIlErd Hotel company and the last
sermon was preached in the old building
by the new pastor, Rev. George f. stelling
Sunday evening", August "a. 1891. For a
time Sunday services were held at Boyd's
opera house. At a meeting held at the
Old Swedish Lutheran church on Cas-
street, the evening Of January 81 1852, the
congregation decided 10 build a new church
ON the Sixteenth street lots to cost not
more than $4,000, and building COMMITTEES
was appointed consisting Of Fred Drexel
c. Il. Goodman and p. ]. Nichols. The con
tract vas finally let for $1,000. exclusive
OF glass, heating lighting and seats
Ground was broken In May and DIR. S. p
Leisenring. an elder OF the church and
superintendent Of the Sabbath school
threw out the FIRST earth. DIR. steiling being
IN and unable 10 participate in the sx
ercises.
About this time a proposition was mad
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

that city may awake to its natural claim
upon this section and regain its righttul
prestige.
illustration of Government Methods.
The construction of the first section Of
the Interstate canal has. been revela-
ton in its exposition of the rapidity of
government work. The initial surveys for
the project as whole We're commenced
about two years ago, and now not only
have fifty odd miles Of the Interstate ditch
been completed and opened, bnt It also
represents the carrying capacitv for that
distance of the whole canal, The first
work OF actual construction was done less
than one year ago, ana has been followed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

New work Under way.
The contractors, who have completed
their work on the first ifty-fve miles. are
now moving down to new work, and the
sections Of the canal which cover Nebraska
lands to a point north and east of Scotts
Bluff are getting under way with every
promise OF as expeditions work as has been
done in the last year. Following the con-
tracts now let will come those for the
last section. and the Interstate will BE
disposed OF. Without loss Of time the
preparations for the Goshen Hole and Lata-
mic canals will have been made, and, Gtsriv
un1a them will likewise follow. re ng
lie operations of the last year thel has
been no loss of life, but one or two 1ihlng
accidents, and little or no sickness. GER
tainly none which could be attributed to
camp conditions or bad management OF the
work. A. b. WOOD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

In this section the results arc becoming
understood, and little by little the outside
world Is becoming aware OF the boundloss
future OF western Nebraska and eastern
Wyoming. Even now a battle royal is be-
ing waged for the commercial supremacy
IN the section. Omaha and Denver whole
salers, each on a common footing and
about equidistant are vieing with each
other for a permanent foothold in the
valley. Naturally the territory, being
largely situate In Nebraska. should belong
70 Omaha. and more so because for years
the direct railroad facilities led from
Omaha, and the business men OF that city
had acquired foothold almost before they
knew a. OF later years since the con-
struetion OF the Denver & Alliance cutoff,
the Colorado metropolis has pushed IN
vigorously. There Is another feature which
hAA aided psnyeS. tR-thsO fRct thAt-.mvsh
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-20

which is being paid for water rights by
land owners is S35 per acre, payable in ten
annual installments. The first payment
becomes payable the year succeeding the
first application of water to the land.
Therefore, the land to which water is de-
livered this season will begin it's payments
next year, and so on. which will make
the governments supervision last upon the
project as a whole not less than fifteen
years, and perhaps longer. During this
period 1t will be the duty of Engineer Field
to perfect the system in all its phases, so
that the government will turn over to the
water users association a complete and
permanent irrigating system. All weak
places will be located and made strong