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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
FORTY ACRE APPLE ORCHARD
What a RoekIan4 Farmers Thinks Of
Fruitsrewisg Possibilities

Andrew May. of RockIsnd, is going to
demonstrate his faith in the fruit grow
ing possibilities. by planting forty
acre apple orchard. He has iat0 CRAFTS
now growing. which will be trsnsplanted
next spring. Mr.. May has been resi-
dent of Rockland for many years. is
familiar with the climate. and is man
of conservative judgment. The fact
that he will put out so large an apple
orchard supplies its own evidence of
what he thinks of the possibilities Of
fruit growing on Rock creek. He is
experimenting with peaches, prunes
and other fruits. There are number
of small orchards on Rock creek and all
have done well. II. ?. Frodsham' g
tive-year-old trees last year gave re-
turns of 81. 35 each.
Mr.. May says that oats on Rock creek
this year will make crop without ir-
rigation. and looks for a tremendous
yield. Grain Of all kinds never looked
better. and the dry farmers are eonse-
quently happy. They expect larger
yield than ever before.
Mr.. May WAS one of the heaviest
losers from the cloudburst of last week.
His alfalfa suffered more damage than
anything else, and his apple gratis were
retarded in growth. A very heavy rain
of forty-tive minutes duration sent
water down the mountain-side until the
water in the road in front of his place
was two feet deep.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27

Grover Cleveland. president of the
United States for two terms, died at
his home at Princeton. n. j.. Wednes-
day. His death was unexpected and
came as a great shock to his family and
friends. The death of Mr. Cleveland
leaves the United States without hv-
ing ex-president. Mr.. Cleveland. who
was II years of age, arose from ohscur-
ity to the first position in the land
Throughout his career he was noted
for his courage, and severed friendly re-
lations with many of his party associates
because of differences over policies
When convinced that he was right, no
consideration would move him. He was
the only Democratic president the coun-
try has had since 1850.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
ELECTRIC RAILWAY PROPOSAL.
6. W. Atwood and Associates Want
Stock Subscriptions for Electric
Line 10 Aberdeen.

G. w. Atwood, Tuesday evening, sub
niitted a proposal to the commercial
club TO build railroad from American
Falls 10 Aberdeen, to be extended east
ward whenever development warrants,
to Springfield or some point further.
BE proposed to operate the road with
steam for two or three years, and then
10 convert il into an electric line, and
sought 10 secure $50, 900 for which stock
would be issued, TO aid in construction.
The road, Mr. Atwood estimates, will
cost $3.50, GOO
The commercial club endorsed the
proposal. pledging all the moral and ma
terial aid possible, provided the road
shsll be operated by electric power from
tbs beginning r. B. Greenwood ard
L.sk Evnns were named as y cernrait-
tee TO confer with Mr.. Atwood. and tt
report ut meeting to be held wheneyei
they are ready to report
/ The feeling exists that a steam road
will be better than none. but will no,
compare in service TO an electric line
The electric line will cost most to equip
at the beginning. but will be operatec
at less expense than a steam road. sne
will make grades impossible for the lat
ter. Eastern parties are working with
Mr.. Atwood.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27

Ii. Paetznick, of Groton. S. D., who
has q Carey filing on the south half of
section 30, township 6 south, range 81
east. arrived Monday, expecting to
make final proof. He encountered two
obstacles, however. which compelled
him to return home. The first was his
failure to take out naturalization pa
pers. The second. no water ready for
delivery. Mr.. Paetznick visited his
land. and informed the Press that there
is not only no lstersls constructed in his
section. but that the canal is not COM
pleted past his place, although he was
notified on May s. that water was ready
for delivery at that time. Mr.. Paetz-
nick has taken the matter up with the
state land board in an endeavor to as
certain whether or not notification
that water is ready for delivery means
anything or nYe
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
PRESTON WAKING UP.
Temperance VIII Be the Issue There
At Next Election.

| have just returned home from a
trip TO American Falls and had quite a
talk with those who advocate the cause
of prohibition over there. noticed,
too. that the Maad Enterprise had
made death bed repentance in its last
issue in regard to the prohibition ques-
ton. The Malad Telegram which has
all along been advocating prohibition,
and has been making inroads on the
standing of the Enterprise, will be Civ
en- better support from now. The En-
terprise reminds me Of the story.
'When the Devil was sick, the Devil
Saint Would be, When the Devil was
Well. the Devil Of Saint Was He.
The devil, when he thought the saloon
element was in the advantage would
place his thumb up to his nose which he
had elevated to almost pug. and wig
gle his fingers at those who advocated
the temperance question, and in tones
of bravodo would tell them to go to a
very warm place. Now, all is different,
and have been informed by prominent
citizens over in the Malad county that
the editor of the paper, seeing the hand
writing on the wall, has fallen all over
himself to make his pathway sure
among the prohibition leaders, and
am reliably informed that he has e.
chewsd the alluring weed. thrown aside
the alluring dew from the green noun.
tains Of Kentucky and 10 swallowing
large gulps Of water in order to make
himself = prohibltionist Of the "Simof
Pure True, Il b better to repent q
the last moment than to never repent
at al. The apology In last week. issut
= humiliating, 70 say ths least.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27

The Malad reservoir broke last week.
letting wall of water twenty feet
high come down upon the town. The
bridge across the creek near the Peck
hotel WAS blown out to prevent the
water from being diverted into the
streets. As it was. some of the saloons
were flooded. The water. however, did
not get into any of the business houses.
There was quite loss of livestock and
some of the farm lands near Malad were
covered with u deposit of sand and
gravel. The railroad track was washed
out and trains could not get within a
mile Of the depot. The reservoir cost
$40, 600. and damages to land and crops
will be rs much more.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
Says Work viii Be Crowded.

George X. Champ, agent for the men
who are financing the American Falls
Canal & Power company, was here Sum
day, in company with G. r. Boutwell,
and r. <. McConaughy. of Salt Lake.
directors of the company. The party
drove through the tract from Black
foot. inspecting the work all the way
down. Mr.. Champ said work was pro-
gressino nicely At all the camps.
Several teams have been lad OF. And
Mr.. Champ was informed that = feai
had arisen in the minds of some that
this might mean a cessation of work
and delay in completion of the canal.
He said this was not true. and tha,
work would continue until the canal wa
completed Breaks in ehe canal. ir
freshly constructed banks. had occas-
ioned delay IN the delivery of water.
but these had been repaired as rapidly
as possible.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
W. c. U. Organised

Mrs. E. E. Shepard organized w.
c. 7. U. here last Saturday afternoon
with twenty-stx charter members. The
meeting was held at $50. Mrs. Shep-
ard made purity address Of about an
hour, after which the organization vas
effected. Mrs. ]. H. Gifsin was elected
president, hrs. D. w. Stevenson vice
president, Mrs. David Burrell secretary
and hrs. L. L. Evans treasurer. A
meeting was held at the n. E. church
Tuesday evening at which . number ol
committees were appointed to ftartAsa
the work. The next meeting will b
held At The church next Tuesday aftsr.
noon ct 3 o'clock.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
WILL BUILD ELEVATOR
ricas Falls Milling CsasAay b
NJ + Extensive Inproveneafs

Worr 1 be yin within the next few
days on the C. sstruction of 100. 900
bushel steel tanK elevator by the Ameri-
can Falls Milling company. The eleva-
tor will be located west and adjoining
the mill and will be modern in every
feature, and its approximate cost will
be $40, 900. When completed the clean
ing machinery will be moved from the
mill to the elevator and grain cleaned
as it is received. In addition to its mil
ling business the company win buy and
sell grain, large quantities of which will
be shipped from this point within the
next few years, when the irrigated
tract and the vast area of dry farm
lands are brought more fully under cul-
tivation.
The elevator will be a great benefit
to the milling company, permitting it
to purchase and store all the grain
needed for milling purposes as it is of
fered. The elevator, when filled, will
keep the mill running 200 days. Owing
to the inability Of the company to keep
supply Of wheat on hand at all times
the mill has occasionally had TO close
down for short intervals the past year
The building of the elevator will remedy
this and permit the mill TO run TO its
full capacity all the time.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
hurt in Runaway.

William Tyler, nephew of J. r.
Bowen, suffered fracture Of collar
bone, Wednesday morning, in runa-
way. He was hauling hay to town
from across the river. Having finished
loading he was climbing onto the wagon
when the team started to run. He was
thrown from the wagon, striking 4
post, with injuries above stated. The
team ran into barbwire fence, tearing
It down for about 200 feet, and were
badly cut. Tyler 10 about seventeen years
old, and was dassd for short time by
the shock. When the team was secur-
"a he called On DR.. Moth and had his In
juriee attended TO.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27

was the boys and girls who have had the
benefit of this instruction. and who con-
stitute large percentage Of the voters.
who are creating the temperance SEN
tinent that is sweeping the country.
Mn. Shepard told Of the first time she
ever saw the educational map of the
United States. showing two black spots.
Utah and Georgia, where the effects of
sleoho, WAS not taught in the public
schools. Mrs. Shepard came home, or
gsnized = campaign. went before the
legislature and secured the enactment
of one Of the best laws upon that sub
ject- Upon attending the next national
meeting Of the w. c. T. u. she was
presented the black spot representing
Utah. and IL is now one Of her most
treasured menentoes.
Then Judicial peak was stormed and
taken. The supreme court Of one state
after another has declared that the H.
quor traffic had no constitutional right
10 exist. The supreme court of the
United States has affirmed every de-
eision of the kind that ever came To il
on the ground ,hat-she liquor traffic Was
menace TO the health and happiness Of
the people. An Indiana court went SO
far as 90 declare the granting Of liquor
licenses unconstitutional. and the liquor
interests were afraid 10 appeal from
this decision, lest the United States
supreme court should affirm the decision
and thus give the traffic its death blow.
There remained another peak. COM
rnanding view of all the valleys. from
which the enemy could be sssailod.
This was Commercial peak, and the tenn
peranee people have taken that, There
are forsy-seyen avenues In the CONNER
cial world which even moderate drinkers
can no, enter. IL began with railroads,
which desired TO reduce the number OF
disastrous wrecks ard the consequent
loss of life and property. They began
in the east by posting notices that NO
empioye would be allowed to drink while
on duty. violation resulting In dtsehsrre.
but the wrecks continued, because such
employees could drink until the minute
they began work, and thus might be
physically unfit for service where a eiesr
brain ard sseatis hard we're needed. *
the notice was amended to read eithel
on or of duty. and the wrecks denim
inhcd In number. AIleastern roads have
adopted this rule. and IL sa partially en-
forced throughout the west Avcnu,
after avenue IL being ciosed To drinking
men until their opportunities for oh
tanning desirable positions has beer
greatly reduced This Is one Of th'
strongest peaks. and IL has been forti
fed 80 that 1t can not be retaken.
The temperance people are now read.
to give battle In the valleys, and histnr,
will repeat itself when the battle i
ended.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
QUALIFICATIONS
FOR ELECTORS
Who Are Entitled to Vote Il
at Special Election.
He~esteal y Carey Filings Net . Baz
Ualess Resi1esce clause d Effect
i've -Ddferesce il Reqsise-
meats Of Resi1ence.

The qualifications of voters at the
special election July Ia are as follows:
All citizens of the United States over
twenty-one years of age who have re-
sided In the state six months and in the
village ninety days.
The village limits begin on Snake
river al Second street, extend eastward
and take in the forty acres of the lines
homestead upon which their home il
located. includes the Mary Franklin
eighty. forty acres of the Mabee prop
erty. and everything south 10 tIe Du-
tro homestead. thence west 10 the river.
The village limits do not stop at Camp
bell avenue as stated by the Times last
week.
The claim has been made that Carey
land owners who reside in town, are
not eligible 10 register and vote. This
is not true. The law makes no provi-
sion for settlement on Carey land until
six months after such owners have been
given legal notice that water is ready
+ for delivery. To exclude such voters
notice would have 10 be given by or be.
fore February a. Notice was not Civ
en-. however, until May s. and unless
actual residence has been taken up OF
such land. such owners, being other.
wise qualified. are entitled TO all tbs
I privileges of citizenship up TO and in
eindinx November Z. Temporary resi-
dence 10 do little work does not con
ssasute removal
The same r.iia holds good On hume
stead faiifxs that we're naoa sanseaaen
to February Ia Homestesderx ar,
given six months In which 10 establikl
residence upon their land, and all VIII
filed OF or later than February Is sr,
entitled 10 vote, provided they hav,
not in the meantime taken up their &C
tusi residence on the land. The fac
that they may have done some worl
there. or remained there for few
nights while doing so, does not max
them forfeit their rights.
There is but this one difference be
tween homesteaders and Carey ian'
ensrymen. Hemesteaders are compel
ed TO establish residence upon thei
land within six months from date o
filing. Carey entrymen do not have t
do so until six months after the dat
when they are given notice that waite
is ready. The date upon which Care
, filing may have been made cuts no fig
ure whatever. 1t may have been 81
! months or six years ago, and unless nc
. tice that water WAS ready for deliver
was given prior to February Is. sue
entrymen are entitled TO vote If the
! have maintained residence here.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
Aberdeen to Celebrate the Fourth

Aberdeen. the new town on the Carey
tract. will give its first Fourth of July
demonstration this year. The program
will consist of sack races. foot races,
both running and walking. ladies throw
ing contest. etc. The principal event
of the day will be ball game between
the married men and old bachelors
Fireworks at night and general good
time. Everybody invited.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
Democratic National Couventioa
Denver.

Excursion via Oregon Short Line and
Overland Route. Tickets sold from
Utah and Wyoming stations. July 3, 1.
and s. From other stations. July 3. and
4. Limit July Goth. See agents for
rates and further particulars.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
Weekly Weather Report.
Rocklaad the Fourth .

Rocklsnd is making unusual prepara-
tions for the 4th. The finest program
of sports ever seen in this section is be-
ing arranged. including baseball tour
nament. horse and foot races. A fine
indoor program will also be given. The
program will appear next week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
S,Tayed.

Last week, from ]. NJ. Tilden. OF
Aberdeen. one bay horse. star in fore
head, rinKbone on right front foot,
branded with anchor. One sorrel horse,
500 pounds. blaze face. branded lazy n
on left front shoulder, lame in front
Last seen going toward Rockland- $40
reward. Notify Evans Mercantile com
pAny.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27

A. H. Ruth has some rye on his
place that is nearly five feet high. He
has several acres, all looking fine. but
the part that is the most thrifty is on
ground that has been packed. Soil
packing is advocated on dry lands. but
in wet season such as this has been,
it was not thought to be desirable. Mr..
Ruth's rye. however. seems to prove
that it is.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
NJ. E. Church Notes.
Sunday school at 1890 a. m.

Sunday school at 1890 a. m.
Preaching at IL 80 a. m.
Epworth League at 90 p. m. Topic,
Safe in the Hand of God" Miss Pearl
Burrell, leader.
Preaching at 500 p. m. subject for
sermon, 'sThe Fence Upon the House
Top. or Personal Liberty" This is
a temperance talk. all interested are
most cordially invited in to attend.
]. LEITCH.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
Excurs;sas 10 Celera4e

Via Oregon Short Line and Overland
Route June 18th, 18th and 18th. final
limit October 3lst. Greatly reduced
rates to Denver. Colorado Sprines,
Pueblo and other points. See agents
for rates and further particulars.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
M.EL.lsss, Al sse;sty

As. Jones and Mn. Resd will sntse-
tain It the home of Mrs. Tucket.
Wednesday afternoon, July |. A nasse
cordial Invitation . sxtardsd = -
la1iss Of The town. II yea have ~
tneuaing o. fancy work. eeing It. Tea
win accomplish woudsrs-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27

We have = number Of inquiries for
Carey land II you want 70 ssll. call "a
or write to D. ". Davis, President
First NatSonal Bank.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-06-27
Fer Sale.

One 8-foot windmill. 24-foot tower,
and wooden SO-barrel tank. Enquire,
j. NJ. Forster. Il
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-05-30
ANOTHER ECHO
OF RABy CASE
County Must Stand Loss in
&C. Raby Embezzlement
Case of 1902.

County Clerk Todd received notice
last Saturday from the clerk of the
supreme court that the case of Whit
man county, appellant, against the
United States Fidelity and Guarantee
company and c. G. Raby, defendants,
which has been before the supreme
court for some time, had been decided
in favor Of the defendants. This means
that the loss sustained through embez-
element by Raby will be charged
against the county and that a surety
bond by the United States Fidelity
comany is of little or no value. The
county has exhausted the resources of
the courts and has been beaten at every
turn.
In 1902 C. G. Raby. then county
auditor, by order of the county com
missioners issued a warrant in favor
of the American Bridge company for
$l735 in payment for bridge which
they had constructed for the county.
and upon being notified, they requested
Raby to have the warrant converted
into New York drafts payable to them
and forwarded to the company's head
office. Raby complied with the re-
quest as far as the cashing of the
warrant was concerned, but instead of
having it converted into drafts he had
it paid in cash, which he proceeded to
spend. The defalcation soon became
known and Raby was arrested, tried
and convicted and sentenced to eight
years in the penitentiary.
The bridge company made demand
upon the county for the amount of
their claim which was paid, and the
county brought suit against the United
States Fidelity and Guarantee company
which had bonded Raby, for the amount
of the embezzled warrant Raby
served about three years of IL tern
and was paroied little over a year
ago.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-05-30
STATE CONVENTION
JUNE 10 AND 16
Interesting Program for State
Convention of Farmers
Union

The first meeting of the Farmers
Union in state convention, which will
be held in Pullman on Monday and
Tuesday. June 18th and 18th, will be
one of the most important gatherings
of farmers yet held in the state, and
the program will contain many features
of interest to all.
1t is expected that from 500 to 600
members of the union will be in at
tendance. and the presence of National
President Barrett, of Georgia, will
make the occasion more notable.
The local. committee has been attend
ing to the preliminary arrangements,
but not enough rooms have yet been
secured for the accommodation of all
the visitors, although all will be cared
for, as the citizens are responding well
to the appeal for rooms.
A program of more than ordinary
interest is being arranged, and both
days will be filled from morning tc
night Among the addresses and papers
will be the following
Address of welcome, by Prof. E. E.
I Elliott.
Response, by N, B. Atkinson, pres
ident of the state organizers.
"Objects of the Organization, +"
Hon. Chas. Barrett, president of the
national union, of Union City, Ga.
How Can the Farmer Buy Grair
Bags at a Minimum Cost?" Haywood
Gibson, Ellensburg.
Educating the Farmer Boy. .
Prof. Geo. Severance.
"What Relation Should the Farm.
ers Union have with Legislative Mat
ters?" J. G. Wolf. Almira.
"Co-Operative Warehouse System
and Why the Farmers Union ShoulC
have Control of Same" j M. Griffith
! kitzville.
Should the Farmers Union Own and
Control a Terminal Warehouse, and
What Benefits Would be Derived from
Same?" F. A. Sykes, Milton, Oregon.
"Unity as Essential to the Growth
and Success of the Farmers Union, "
P. w. Cox. Colfax.
These subjects will be discussed at
the various meetings, beginning at
ten o'clock Monday morning, sessions
to be held each forenoon, afternoon
and evening. 1t is probable that on
Monady afternoon the visitors will be
given a ride around the country for a
couple of hours, the farmers of this
locality having placed their teams at
the disposal of the committee.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-05-30
Ruth Irene Price.

Ruth Irene, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Price, died Saturday.
Nay 23d, following an illness that had
not been deemed serious until few
days before.
The little girl was in the 18th year
of her life, and recent attack of la
grippe had left an affection ON the
mastoid glands. This became most
serious, and an operation was decided
upon. but from this her weakened con-
stitution did not rally, and death came
as a release from suffering.
The funeral services were conducted
at the Christian church Monday after
noon, at two clock, being largely at
tended by friends of the family, and
the floral offerings were many and
beautiful, the casket being banked deep
with flowers, tokens of love for the
departed and of sympathy for the sor-
rowing family bereft of the compan-
ionshlp of dutiful and loving daughter
and sister.