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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
CAN DAM RIVER
HomedaIe People Have Formed
Water District-Will Cost Les.
Than $50 an Acre,

Capital News.--F. E. Tracy, of Home
dale, is in tue city on business and visit
ing the fair. NJ. Tracy states that tn,
people OF the Homedale country feef
greatly encouraged and their little com
munity is growing, having now general
store, hardware store. a butcher shop
and harness shop.
An irrigation district haa been formed,
the preliminaries having just been com
pleted taking in S2, 500 acres of as fine
land as can he found in Il ah). The set
tiers are under the original government
extension known as the Succor creek ex-
tension from which the government la
ter receded, leaving them without hope
for water. They then began To organize
an irrigation district under the state
laws and had estimates made Of the cost
of building dam across Snake river aud
the installation OF pumping plant
The best estimates made which are con-
sidered very accurate place the cost at
less than $50 an acre, but in order to be
on the safe side, the estimate was raised
to $35 per acre.
The settlers about Rock Springs
Squaw Greek and down as far as Rey-
nolds are figuring on coming into the dis
trict. swelling the project to 10000 acres
They were urged to come under the
projected Brudeau segregation, but re-
fused to consider any proposition made
to them for that purpose as they cou'
slider that they can get the land watereC
at a much cheaper figure.
Mr. Tracs describes the land as very
rich and as great fruit raising soil anc
climate. lie is very enthusiastic abou
the country.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
ORDINANCE NO. 50.

AN ORDINANCES TO CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS,
IN THE VILLAGE OF PARMA, IDAHO, IN
THE FOLLOWING NAMED DISTRICTS.
Be it ordained by the Chairman and
Board OF Trustees of the Village OF Par
ma, Idaho.
Beginning at the Southeast curb Of
Lot 6, Block "a on Grove Street, thence
north on Sixth Street to north east cor
ner of Lot 6, Block S5.
Beginning at the South West curb of
lot l2, Block 80 and abutting lots u, H.,
10, 9, s, I, 6, 5, 4, 8, 2, l, to the north
west curb of Lot /, all in Block SO.
Sidewalks to be laid as per Ordinance
No. l.
Any protest OF property owners whose
property lies within the district de-
scribed in this Ordinance, and whose
property is hereby assessed for such inn
provement, must be filed in writing in
the Office Of the Village Clerk, before
noon Of November End, 1908, and the same
will be given hearing at the first regu-
lar meeting of the Board of Trustees on
November End, 1908, at SP. NJ.
Passed and approved by the board Of
trustees Of the Village OF Parma, this
9TH day of September, A. d., 1908.
] +. KERBIcK,
Chairman Board of Trustees.
Attest: J. McINTosH,
Village Clerk.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
That Straw Vote.

A story hoated into Boise the other
day that a straw vote vas taken in a
Pullman car out of Poeatello resulting
IN rs votes for Taft to none for Bry' n.
The brakeman on the rear was then
called in and cast his vote for Bryan and
upon being twitted upon being in the
minority replied, "Never mind. the
work train is just behindlp And there
is the story in a nutshell. The priv :
lodged few for TAFT, the working masses
for Bryan.
The above is taken from the roise
Citizen and it undoubtedly tells the
truth The people in the cars We're
American citizens, while those in TIE
work train we're Greeks. dagos or Jap,
Anyone would know that the workmen
on the work train and also the section
gangs would vote for Bryan. The demo-
Gratis can get such consolation as they
can out OF the Ciuzen's straw vote
Caldwell Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
Andy Should Hang.

Ag,ol story is being told Of John
Bruce, the sheepman OF Ola. Johns
sheep were feeding in the hills, and tres
passed on another mans land. The fel-
low had warrant issued tor john and
Sheriff Leary started to serve il. John
skipped and took refuge with Andy
Ramage. One day soon after, the sher-
iff appeared on the scene. Ramage hid
his guest under the bed. The day was
hot and the bed was low, and frlce
near sufiocated with and Lis
bones aehed because Of his cramped po-
sition. la.nage insisted on the sheriff
staying to dinmer. lie slud. Then
thy sA, ani cha,ted two hours longer.
Finally tie sheriff rose 10 80. and ask
ed Ramage il he had seen Bruce. "Oh,
yes, replied Ramage, "he's under the
bed over there"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
REPUBLICANS
USE COERCION
Send Out Letters Stating Man
utactHrers Will Close Down
II Bryan's Elected,

The republican party is iu such dire
straits that they are resorting to any and
and every means to coerce and compel
yoters to vote that ticke.. 4 prominent
merchant Of this city has received cir
culsr letter from large mauuia, turing
firm in the East, stating that ii Bryan
is elected their works will. close down
indefinitely. Such despcahle methods
are being worked daily 10y the repubii-
can party daily in then efforts
to secure votes. In many cases
thev are successful, frightened the timid
to vote the ticket. To the ordinary per
son such stories are ridiculous, as they
well know that it matters not who is
elected, this country will survive. Even
| if Bryan is elected--w lich We sincerely
nope he will~-tne business of this coun-
try will 20 on as before; the world will
not come to an end, and the wheels of
commerce will continue to grind people
vii. eat, live, drink and wear clothes
Just as they do at the present time, So
ner minded people should not be fright
ened by such reports, for there is uoth-
ing to them. Business men and manu-
fActurers are not going out Of business i
Bryan is elected.
Tie same tactics are attempted 10y th'
republican party Of this state. A boy
cvtt. has been urganlzed by some Of the
members Of the party in Boise, agsins
the Capital News, because it published
the record Of the land boald in tn
Carey lands Of the Twin Falls tract, b.
which the state WAS robbed Of man
hundreds Of Thousands Of dollars. Bu
the paper is not to be deferred in its el
forts to show up the great steal that ha
been perp stuated pom the p ople e h
state, and Will continue to expose til
rotten deals OF the land board, that hs
openly rohbel the people and the STATE
Many more deals of the rotten state aC
ministration viii be shown up hefol
the day OF election.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
Oil DISCOVERED
Gala Day at 0ntariO-Big Parade
MOnday-Well Drilling Start
ed-Macbinery Installed,

The Ontario Argus srysi-
Monday was gala day in Ontario,
all the stores in the city being closed
from ] l O'Clock a. M to O'Clock p. M,
ia order to give all a chance to attend
e celebration at the oil well, the first
work of exploring for oil starting Mon
day morning.
The procession was headed by the Jn
tAuo Encore Band, followed by carri-
ages, and the sidewalks were lined Will
citizens bound for the oil well. The BIZ
crowd present watched the operations OF
the expert we'll drillers, and the new
machinery worked to perfection. Ap-
psopriate remarks were made by Rev.
MYERS, the band played "Coaloil John
ny" and America" and everybody
cheered for the success Of the undertake
ing as this big drill started its downward
course in quest OF the fluid, if struck in
paying quantities, will make Ontario the
greatest city in the west.
When w. f. Lees. the treasurer o
the company, was sent to California t,
examine the formation, indications q
oil, methods Of drilling, he brought back
to Ontario samples Of oil sands and pet
rifed shells from the points of the heav'
icst production OF oil in southern Cali
fornia, that were matched so closely by
similar oil sands and petrified shells
found in the immediate vicinity OF On.
tario as to render it impossible to distin
guish one from the other, SO with thes'
strong indications prevailing, the people
Of Ontario feel confident of securing ;
liberal supply OF both oil and gas whei
a sufficient depth is obtained.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24

H Appel, Tama Sherneida, Denver;
d w Landes, st Louis; w F Dodson,
Omaha; E c Smith, Valei w L Farms
worth, Cottonwood.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
Nov Ready for Your Inspection
THE NEW FALL AND WINTER STYLES
CHhe- a. STEVENS & BROS, CHICAGO
a

have ready for your inspection the complete large
fashion books and the samples of materials showing
variety styles in hgs mantaored Suits Skirts and
Dresses MADE 20 order according individual
from selection OF materials perfect fit and
faction guaranteed. Also complete line OF readyfO=wear
apparel OF all kinda
The styles have undergone complete change and wish
absolutely and uptodate it Imperative
that these fashion books samples Of materials before
fall and winter apparel Through Stevens
AGENTS thousands supply who
know experience that handle only the very latest styles
popular prices and that guarantee than satisfaction
1t will be pleasure have you call and the line
whether you wish to buy will be only glad
you and you prompt and courteous attention
Mrs CHAs KURTz Parma Idaho will be in Thursday and
Saturday afternoons
---------------- REPREsENTING S~------------7----
CHAS. A. STEVENS & BROS CHICAGO
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Nor1CE FoR PUBLICATION.
Village CLERK.
October 10, 1908.

Department OF the Interior, U. 5. Land
Office at Boise. Idaho,
October 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that William
j. sehaffer, Of Nyssa, Oregon, who, on
June z, 1904, made Homestead Entry
No. 74l7, Serial, No. 0l497, for ny
SEl4, So NE14, Section 80, Township 7
n, Range W., Boise Meridian, has
filed notice OF intention to make Final
five year Proof. to establish claim to the
land above described, before Walter R.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
THREE LINKERS
Odd Fellows Meet in Grand Lodge
at Boise-New Officers Elected
Large Attendance.

Boise, Oct. % AT noon today the
Grand Lodge concluded its three days
session which was by far the largest
and best meeteng of the grand lodge
ever held in the state. Most Of the
morning session was taken up with
routine business after which the follow
ing grand officers We're installed;
Grand master, G. &. Mathewson, Sal
mon City; deputy grand master, +. j..
Phelps, Boise grand warden, w. E.
IIurd, Moscow grand secretary, George
H. Hurd, Caldwell grand treasurer, w.
A. Coughanour, Payette,
Appointive oficers-Grand marshal,
o. NJ. Harvey, Weiser; grand conduc-
tor, S. d. Tay.or Bonners Ferry grand
chaplain, Rev. E. A. Walk sr, Rathdrum
grand guardian, A. ]. Moritz, Boise
grand herald, W. N, Pomeroy, Twin
Falls.
The committee ON the Odd Fellows
home was instructed to have the grounc
cleared and put in shape for building
at some future date. A grove is also tC
be planted. The ground for the hon,
was presented to the grand lodge las
year by Monte B. Gwinn and is ocatec
near Caldwell. The lodge has som,
$4,000 in the building fund and will
make various Improvements from tim,
on the 10 acres uutil ccmmodioui
building can be erected.
At the Muscavite meeting the follow
ing officers were elected;
Car, Frank Martin, Boise, re-elecl d
recorder, +. j. Phelps, Boise; regent, "
C. Fox, Challis; commandant, o. V
Harvey, Weiser; high priest, Harvey
sutton, Star; treasurer, w. A. Ball
Murray royal inner guard, H. A. Green
| AQldtSdCs ihNdi ohNSi sudiu, Al l.. way
lor, Moscow messenger, Hugh Rankin
Ashton; inspector, DR.. B. B. Swan
Mountain Home; trus ees, o. V. Bailey
Caldwell; Harry James, Boise; w. +
Heard, Moscow.
The business meeting of the Rebekal
state assembly closed yesterday after
noon with the election of the followin
officers:
President-Mrs. Mary George. Belle
vue.
Vice president-Ena o. Horne, IIai
ley.
Secretary-Frances Crosson, Emmett
Warden-Ella Martin, Boise.
Treasurer-Sarah Driscoll, Payette.
Assembly trustees Sarah S Hanny
Caldwell; Lizzie Badley, Meridian Cyr
!. thia Stskesberry, Emmett.
Appointive ofiicers-Grand warder
Mary Green, Culdesac; conductor
! Edith Farrar; DeLamar; inside guarC
2 ian, Cora Titus, Emmett; outside guaa,
( IAN. Caroline Pc lersou, Wallace; chaI
lain Margaret Stark, Bellevue.
The next meeting Of the grand lodg
viii be at Grangeyille.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS
HOTEL ILLINOIS

LV Patch, B P Fraivham. F Growth
ers, NJ Cason, J L seawell, Payette !;
c II Dural, d Elder, Nampa; \
Holland, Burns; w S Gileson, G R
Houston, Nyssa; J NJ Thompson, B
Mccoy, F p Smith, o NJ vanDuyn, Cora
B Bean, Caldwell; . n Maxwell, + B
Wire, Poitland; !; L B stockslager, Hal
ley; c P Hartley, W 7 Calender. EN-
nett W Ellis, sinsel, 6 W Man
ming, c W Danforth, o P Christian, J G
Tallman, II W Yeck, n Very, Boise
+ Ro,, New York A Richardson, II
Chas Hawthorn, Chicago; H c Bal
bridge, D Danielson, II 5 Bush, City; W
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
Prohibition Across the Snake.

A well known citizen of Vale ordered
box of hardware from Baker CITY, and
when the same arrived was not immedi-
ately called for. A note was sent to the
consignee by the railroad agent to call
and get his hardware, as it was leaking.
Ontario Argus.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24

Cupp, U. S. Commissioner. at Caldwell,
Idaho, ON the 2sth day Of November,
1908.
Claimant names az witnesses Orrin
Brown, Francis Mason, Harry Stout,
James B. Olmstead, all of Nyssa, Ore
gon.
VIM. Balderston, Register.
First Publication, October "a, 1908.
Last Publication, November 81, 1908.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24

Firt Publication, Sept. 26, 1908.
Last Publication, Oct. "a, 1908.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Boise, Idaho.
September p, lO0s.


Office at Boise, Idaho.
September %, lO0s.
Notice is hereby given that Reuben
Brown, Of Parma, Idaho, who, on Sep
tember 10th, 1903, made Homestead En-
try No s7s4, Serial, No. Oll94, for wls
NE14, Section u, Township 5 n, Range
6 w, Boise Meridian, has filed notice OF
intention to make Final five year Proof,
10 establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Walter R. Cupp, U. S.
Commissioner. at Caldwell, Idaho, Gu
the 10th day OF November, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses;
Monte NJ. Scott, James Watkins. Jo-
seph L. Watkins, Newell Bacon, all OF
Parma, Idaho.
VIM. Balderston,
Register.
Firt Publication, Sept. 20, 1908.
Last Publication, Oct. "a, 1908.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
of the Interior, U. S. Lane
Office at Boise. Idaho,
October 20, 1908.

October 20, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Hanie E.
Peterson, of Parma, Idaho, who, on No
vember 2s, 1908, made Homestead En-
try No $685. Serial, No. Ol5lS, for E1s
SW14, Section "a, Township N, Range
5 W., Boise MERRIAM, has filed notice of
intention to make Final FIVE year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Walter r. Cupp, U. S.
Commissioner, at Caldwell, Idaho, on
the 3rd day of December, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles
NJ Bordan, John Nelson, James Fisher,
Arthur ] Snyder, all Of Parma, Idaho.
VIM Balderston, Register.
First publication October "a, 1908.
Last publication, November 2l, 1908.
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Clocks Go Wronp-

The universal clock system in the new
building IS a marvel Each room con
tains an electric timepiece which is
controlled by a master clock IN fire
alarm headquarters. The master Is
supposedly self-winding. but since its
installation Electrical Engineer Allen
has devoted a large portion OF his time
TO tinkering with its interior mechanism
II the master" is all right, so are all
the others, but the others are generally
IRON nfJeSn minutes TO an hour and a
half fast or slow
Inc clocks at times display most ne
c'iIiar traits not AT ali ia accord With
tne manner in which a tirnepiece Win
me proper reverence for truth sho7lIs
conQuci itself Frequently the hands
oegln Wild race around the dial IN a
seeming EFFORT to overrake each s,the-
conduct d this kind on the Mart ~
mechanism that records so iuiDorrarr
an event as the passing OF time is re
garded as little short OF scandalo1,s
Electrical Engineer Allen again gers
BUSY, but with little result The nex-
Gay. or probably the next hour fIa
CLOCKS again are on the rampage
employees Of a spOrtive turn OF mind
ma amusement in wagering small
amounts On just how far the clock IS
WrCng- -
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WHY THE THANKS?
CLERKS QUESTION
Committees Work May Be
Good, But They Want
Furniture.

The committee or furniture and eouip-
ment OF the new District BUILDING
consisting Of II. c. Hargrove. property
clerk, and W. c. Allen, electrical en-
gineer, has been discharged at its own
request.
In doing 50 the Commissioners ex-
pressed their appreciation Of the ef-
Iorts OF The committee Mr. Allen and
Mr. Hargrove, say the Commissioners,
-abored assiduoUsly IN furnishing the
building. at the same time in no wise
legiecting the work OF their own Of
ices.
The employees OF the building. how
ever, are wondering when the fruits OF
he committees iabOrs are 70 ap3ear
IN substantial form. Little new fllrnf-
ture, with the exception OF the desks
thus far has been installed. Even rf,e
rooms Of the commissioners present
a bare appearance, AID one OF the
heads % the local Government sits upo1
chair which bears the word con
demned," and was 70 have been sold
at public auction.
Other old furniture. not in harmony
WITH its surroundings, is IN use in va
rious Offices. One official in the Enei-
neer Department. not 50 fortunate
as TO have even an old chair. rests
upon a barrel
The clerks are willing 10 agree that
the committee on furniture and equip
ment has labOred assidousIy, and that
It Is deserving IF all the encomiuns
shOwered upon IL BY the Commission
ers- All they ask is 70 be shown the
furniture.
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CzuDREHs sUszs1EE
SICKNESS.

The following simple treatment
will generally cure Infants Diar-
rhoe within p TO IS hours.
l. Stop feeding dair milk
?. Give. to about one-year old.
one grain OF caIomel. cut into
three doses OF two-hou= inter
walls.
3. Feed for a few days on thick
rice water. strained. and sweet
ened. while Yet hot. with some
condensed milk
4. When cured, gradually substi-
tute fresh dairy milk. pasteur-
lied or scaICe
A regular diet for children on
condensed milk IS inadvisable.
SOCIETY FOB PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS,
T. BERLINER. secy.
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INTERESTING DATA
IN LATEST ROSTER
Pamphlet Compiled Showing
Work of Commerce and
Labor Department.

The Bureau Of the Census has fin
ished the compilation of a roster of
the employees Of the Department of
Commerce and Labor, which is now be-
ing put into pages at the Government
Printing ONCE. 1t will make an in
dexed pamphlet OF about two hundred
pages with side lettering.
The roster shows that there are
9,S06 employees in the Department of
Commerce and Labor, LOO OF whom are
employed in the District Of Columbia
The pamphlet also gives the names of
the ships in the service Of the de-
partment
The employees are segregated by each
designation and salary grade, and the
official duties of each is indicated The
compilation has brought out the inter
esting fact that there is in the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor greater
variety of official designations than any
other one service.
Persons employed in one bureau on
a certain class of work are carried I'M
DER different designations from the
same class of workers in another bu-
reau. while 1t is not uncommon for
single bureau to have a variety Of
designations for employees doing prac-
ticalIy the same sort of work.
This great variety Of names is con-
fusing. and lis pointed out as one of
the defects of the service, in that it is
hard TO arrive at correct salary grades
for so many different kinds Of titles.
This is the first time that the names
of the employees have been put in roster
form.
The rooms formerly occupied by the
Bureau of Manufactures, after being
redecorated, have been assigned TO the
division of manufactures. and viii be
used by the cotton statistics section,
under d. P. Roper.
e Jules G-casey. of the agricultural
division, left The past week for Phila-
delphia, TO collect data for the report
on city finances.
John E. Hastings. OF the agriculture
division. has been assigned to field work
IN Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Utica,
and other New York cities.
Miss Margaret A patch. OF the agri-
culture division, Is on leave OF absence
Adam A Wilhelm has completed his
work on the electrical investigation,
and has been transferred TO the agri-
culture division for work on the city
france report at Sacramento. Cal.
William A. Mckenzie, Of the manu-
features division left last week for
work on the electrical inquiry in New
York State and points IN New Jersey.
Miss Emma Kibbey. Of the manufac-
lures division. left Thursday for the
Catskiil mountains in New York State,
where she will spend a vacation Of a
month.
Frank NJ. woodward. of the agri-
culture division, Is doing field work in
Massachusetts, having been ordered To
Haverhill, Maiden, and Lynn.
Miss Frances \. Biddy, Of the chief
clerks division, returned Monday from
z vacation visit OF two weeks with rel
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charles A. Conrard. chief clerk of the
department. has been spending several
days at Colonial Beach the past week
with his family, who are camping there
Tor the summer. Mrs. Conrards mother,
Mrs. Jones, is with her.
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Harry Z. Burton, of the mail and cor
respOndence section Of the chief cler, S
division, has been granted leave of ab-
sence for two weeks TO perform military
duty with the District National Guard
al the annual encampment.
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EXPERTS COMPLETE
WAGE ADJUST MENT

The Bureau Of Corporations has just
completed a REIMBURSEMENT Of the sal
aries Of about fifty special agents. at
torneys. and examiners, employees who
are paid out of lump sum appropria-
ton, to the grades suggested in the re
port OF the Committee on Grades and
Salaries in Che Government departments,
as recently recommended BY the Presi-
dcnt
The readjustment Served to boost up
ward all salaries thar were changed at
all. the increase ranging from so 10 500
per annum. The clerks and others in the
bureau holding what is termed statut-
DRY places do not proffr-by the changes
as II will be necessary for Congress to
act before any change can be made in
the status Of their positions.
James P. Greedy. Of the division of
naturalization, will leave with the Dis
tTict National Guard for the annual en-
campment. Later Mr. Greeley will go
10 Boston with ;ne Spanish war veter-
ans for the national encampment.
FRIENDS of Bfr. Greeley, who now holds
the position of adiutant general, and is
the delegate at large from the United
Spanish War Veterans. Department of
The Gistrict Of, Columbia. TO the BOs-
ten encampnisn5, arc pressing his name
Tor junior vice commander IF the nj
tional organization. lie e widely known
in Spanish war veteran circles, and his
friends boiieve he will win the positioH.
Kenneth .. Moray, Of the division
or naturalization. VIII leave tomorrow
for his vacation. which he will spend
with a summer colony that is canning
on the Palisades Of sse Potomac There
are some fifteen catrping parties in the
Virginia hills along the Potomac. cX-
tending from the old AqEeduct bridge
70 the Great FAILS. Mr.. Mckay will
not return until the after part Of Au-
gust
Friends in Washington have been
alarmed for several days al reports from
Shephercstown, W Va. that Commits
Soner General Of Immigration and Nat
uralization Frank p. SARGENT. who is
spending his vacation at that place. was
dangerously III Mr. Sargent was over
come by the heat, but his condition is