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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02

planted to orchards next season il
there is a reasonable assurance Of
securing water from the ditch. Al
present the whole vicinity is in sus
sense and paralyzed and can only be
revived by vigorous campaign OF
ditch construction.
"At the solicitation of the Trow.
bridge-Niver company, in compli.
ance with the request of the state
engineer, AN engineer was secured by
the water users to examine the
ditch and report upon its insuffici-
encies. C. C. Stevenson was chosen
and his report is now on file with the
register of your board. Although
it was admitted by all concerned
that there were many particular i'm
provements that must be made, only
trifling force has been employed
during the splendid season just past.
"An earnest effort has been made
by the water users committee to
secure the needed construction from
the Trowbridge-Niver company with
unsatisfactory results. Delay is be-
coming exasperating.
Wherefore, the water users,
through their committee, relying on
the state of Idaho for the fulfillment
of the contract, hereby petition the
state board of land commits ioners to
take such action at once as will Sc
cure the immediate beginning OF
construction and vigorous prosecu-
ton of same that a safe and ade-
quate supply of water may be Sc
cured at the beginning of the next
irrigation season, thereby relieving
the present paralyzed condition OF
our section of the state.
Upon the conclusion of the discus
sion, Governor Brady announced
that the matter would be taken up
at once, and in order to satisfy him.
self. of conditions decided to make
a personal inspection of the canal on
Wednesday with such members of
the board as could accompany him.
Accordingly, Wednesday morn
ing's train brought Governor Brady,
Attorney General McDougall. Sec
retary of state Lansdon, State Engi-
neer Stephenson, C. c. Stephenson
and D.. G. Martin, an engineer on
Idaho Falls, and they lost no time if
getting busy. Accompanied by En-
gineer Wilkie of the Canyon canal
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
RANCH BRINGS $4,000
VanD eusens Purchase Knox
Brothers Sheep Ranch.

The Bullard & Johnson Sheep and
Land Co., the principal owners OF
which are the Van Deusen brothers,
on Monday closed a deal for the pur-
chase of the Knox brothers ranch
on Haw creek, five miles north OF
Emmett, together with all their hay,
implements and stock, except two
teams of horses. The price paid
was $4,000.
The Knox ranch is one of the best
hay and grain ranches in the valley.
1t comprises $50 acres, about one
fourth of which is under cultivation.
The greater portion of the remain
der is rough land, but is well adap-
ted for grazing. By means of
springs, the waters of Haw creek
and storage reservoir it is possible
to irrigate a considerable area of
the land in cultivation. The deal
includes 5000 head of sheep.
The Van Deusen brothers are now
one of the largest sheep companies
in the state. They own between
1000 and 5000 acres of land and
Craze close to 10000 sheep. Their
annual shipments of wool and fat
lambs have assumed immense pro-
portions, and their expenditures
yearly for feed for stock and supplies
for employees amount to large sums
and is prominent factor in the
business of both the farmers and the
local merchants.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
INVOKE AID OF STATE
LAND BOARD
Canyon Canal Water Users
Ask Officials to Take
Action.

The committee of five selected by
the Canyon canal water users to con-
fer with the State land board in re-
gard to the condition of the Canyon
canal and endeavor to enlist their
aid in securing the completion of the
system at an early day, went to
Boise Saturday morning, backed by
80 prominent land owners and bust
ness men. The meeting resulted in
the land board deciding to take
prompt action in demanding of the
Trowbridge & Niver company that
they comply with the terms of the
contract and complete the canal sys-
TEN in manner that will be accept
ed to the settlers.
Through the kindness of the Ida
no Northern, a special train was
placed at the disposal of the travel
ers, which left Emmett at 7:30. Ar
irving at Boise, an immediate aud
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Canyons VALUATION
Canyon County's Taxable
Property is $8,488,059.

The tax roll for Canyon county is
made up and shows a total valua-
ton of S8, ASS, ,059. The state and
county taxes total $40, ,063.63. This
amount does not include taxes for
the school districts. The following
is the valuation of the towns in the
county, together with the amount
of taxes as filed by the several city
clerks:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
A Northern Extension.

Once the Short Line enters the
Payette valley, the construction of
a line up the river from this point is
certain. Such a line would be abb
solutely necessary in order to main
tain the supremacy of the Short
Line in southern Idaho, and its con-
struction at an early date may be
looked for in an eudeavor to prevent
the Hill interests from invading
this territory.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Stradley Was Here.

The presence in this valley last
week of Chief Locating Engineer
Stradley of the Short Line lends
color to the above story. He made
a thorough investigation of the lay
Of the land and went over the sur
vey of the Punkin Vine. This sur
vey did not suit him at all, and he
blue penciled the curves and moved
the route closer to the river. If the
north side of the river is chosen,
however, it is not likely the P. V.
will be built.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
HIGH SCHOOL
Vera Green has left School.

Vera Green has left School.
Rhoda Sasser was absent every
other day last week.
Anna Campbell was absent from
school last Wednesday.
Miss Wallace has moved into the
new building with the seventh
grade
DIR. Clark and the Rev. Cullison
were high school visitors Wednes-
day.
Thanksgiving programs were
given by most of the grades last
Wednesday.
Audrey Newman has been obliged
to be absent from school on account
of the illness and death of her
mother.
Mrs. E. G. Ewing of Mankato
Normal school at Mankato, MINI.
visited schools here on Monday of
this week.
Geraldyne Laravea was obliged to
be abseut during the morning ses-
sion all last week on account of the
illness of her sister.
Mr.. Reed began his series of talks
on parliamentary practice last Thurs
day. He dealt chiefly with bringing
motions before the house and the
various methods of their disposal.
The pupils were thoroughly inter
ested and are looking forward to
the next talk.
The regular monthly tests were
finished Monday of this week. These
tests are given without warning TO
the pupils, and, while the results
have not been wholly satisfactory
Ito them, it is hoped that they will
secure more efficient daily prepar-
alton.
The debate on Segregation was
given Wednesday afternoon. Ger
aldyne Laravea and Ralph Crabtree
sustained the affirmative and Ellen
McCrosson and Leo Fest sustained
the negative. For amateurs, the
members on the affirmative side
argued well, but their points were
not as forcefully presented as were
those on the negative side.
DR.. Homan, President of William
cite University, gave a spirited
talk to the High School and Eighth
Grade pupils Wednesday morning.
His exhortation not to be a "quitter'
in the run for an education, illus
trated by well drawn analogy of
the race track, made deep impress
sion on the pupils. His plea for
good behavior as well as his des-
cription of old time discipline was
by the teachers.
The Boise Franklin High School
basket ball team gave US second |
last Saturday. The
death of the father of three brothers
who were members of the team
caused the postponement. Our boys
made up two teams and played a
game, instead. The banquet which
the girls had prepared for the visit
ing team was greatly enjoyed by the
nome team.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02

ience was held with the land board
and the matter was laid before then
by R. B. Wilson, V. T. Craig and H
S. Workman. The committee also
presented the following resolutions
setting forth the condition of the
canal and the grievances of the wa
ter users, and also the report of c.
C. Stevenson, the water users engin-
eer:
ITO the Honorable State Board of
Land Commissioners:
I'VE, the undersigned committee,
appointed and representing the wa
ter users under the Canyon canal,
make the following statements:
1.-The state of Idaho, by its state
board of land commissioners, enter
ed into contract with the Canyon
Canal company, limited, on Decem-
Der Is, 1908, for the construction of
the Canyon canal, The time for the
completion of said canal, under the
Carey act law, was December 16,
1908.
"At the present time the Canyon
canal is far from completed and very
inadequate in capacity. The fumes
are unsafe, too small, in places de-
cayed, too weak, on unsafe founda-
tions, insufficiently braced, and on
improper grades. The tunnels are
too small, also the ditch. The parti-
cuars of such defects being set
forth in the report of C. c. Steven
son and in other engineers reports
now on file with the state board of
land commissioners.
"That the canal is improperly con-
structed, being insufficient in capac-
ity and unsafe, is admitted by the
,,C,ssyon Canal company, also the fact
of such company's insolvency is well
known and often admitted.
Three years ago, by reason of
statements and promises of the Off
GERS of the: Canyon Canal company.
farmers began planting crops, only
to lose them. Each year thereafter
by, reason of much promising by
those in charge of such canal, crops
were again and again planted with
failure as result of not receiving an
adequate supply of water.
Each fall for three years, when
weather was suited to the building
of canals, time has been wasted, and
such patching and temporary i'm
provements thathave been made were
done in the bad weather of spring or
during the irrigation season.
At present there are upwards of
5000 acres of young orchard trees
under the system, which only the
immediate beginning of construction
together with the expediency in the
work will render safe the coming
season. A conservative estimate of /
the depreciation of the value of /
lands under the system, during the
last five months is $500,000 by rea-
son of the condition of the ditch:
} fFrom the best information that
can be gathered from the present
land owners, 5000 acres will be
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
About Water Payments

Water payments were due Decem-
ber |. Whether these will be paid
is yet to be decided by the water
users. Many of them contend that
the water supply was so inadequa e
last year that it is questionable
whether payments can be enforced.
1t is they contend, manifestly unfair
to demand payment, when the canal
company failed to comply with the
terms of the contract to deliver wa
ter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02

and number of memberof the wa
ter users association, the canal was
given thorough inspection from
the siphon to Squaw creek. Upon
his return Governor Brady stated
that conditions had in no wise beer
misrepresented, and that steps
would be taken to compel the com.
pletion of the system at once, !" even
if l have to go to Chicago and lay
the matter before the bondholders
themselves" he. added.
Engineers Martin and Stephenson
were instructed to go over the
ditch and submit their find
ings to the land board.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
interviewed Electric Companie.

The Emmett delegation also took
time to interview w. E. Pierce of
the Interurban and w. N. Donald
son of the Boise Valley Electric:
They were cordially received and
assurances given that Emmett was
on the map of both roads, with a
probability that extensions would be
made in the near future.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Another Bench Orchard.

D. Nc MILAN, who recently came
from California to look after a fine
tract of bench land which he and his
sons own, has decided to remain and
improve it. Hs is blowing 40 acres
and will put out a 80 acre apple
orchard in the spring. He is now
building a barn and will also erect
a residence.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
MAIN Line THROUGH
EMMETT.
Short Line Making Survey
for Main Line in
Payette Valley.

The news given to INDEX readers
two weeks ago that the Oregon
Short Line was planning to double
track its present line from Pocatello
to Weiser by building more direct
line with an easier grade through
Boise, thence to Emmett and down
the Payette valley to Weiser seems
about to be corroborated. according
to the Statesman, which says:
THE Statesman is in position to
announce as comming from an au-
lucrative source that the Oregon
Short Line has about completed a
survey with the view of building a
lime that will double track the sys-
TEN from Pocatello to Huntington
by a parallel line that at places will
be far remote from the present route
Boise is to be on the proposed new
line.
Five parties of surveyors have
been in the field since last summer.
A preliminary line was run and the
line now being completed and which
will be finished with the survey of a
gap between Boise and a point op-
posite Dixie on the river is a locat-
ing survey.
No further surveying viii be nee
essary. The setting of grade stakes
and actual grading is the next ster,
if anything further is to be done;
and the character of the work al
ready accomplished leaves little
room for doubt that it is the purpose
to build and that without delay.
The Statesman has authority for
the statement that the survey about
to be completed was started with
the intention of building the line if
one and one-half per cent. grade
could be obtained. the desire to re-
duce the grade being as prime a
factor in the proposed construction
as the wish to secure an additional
line to handle the enormously in
creased business.
The survey has been made in Sec
tions, but in general way it begins
at Pocatello and ends at Weiser.
With only short distance to Hunt
ington, it is expected that any
double tracking will be continued to
that point.
The survey follows the present
main line out of Pocatello on the
south side, but at times is some dis
tance from it. 1t crosses the main
line at Minidoka, bears Northwestern
ly to Richfield, thence to Corral on
Big Camas, then to Little Camas,
down the south fork of the Boise
river to Boise, to Eagle, in a north
erly direction to Emmett, leaving
this valley about a mile below Eagle, |
crosses the Payette river at Emmett |
and proceeds along the north side of |
the Payette, in general way, to
Weiser, leaving the town of Payette /
about Is miles southwark of the
survey.
The running of even such an ex-
pensive survey does not necessarily I
mean the building of a railroad. 1t |
is known, however, that the Short (
Line has long desired to reduce its
grades and its policy of double
miles apart" in order to
open new territory while securing
better grades was officially promul-
gated some time ago. Again, the
of a locating survey is sig
following the. preliminary
both of which show an ac-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Clymer Block Sold.

The Clymer property, owned by
Guy Francis, was last week sold to
Bud Bigelow for $4,000. The pro-
perty is located on the corner of
First and Washington streets and
has frontage of 100 feet, with
three frame buildings upon it.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Eighty Acre Wheat Field.

John Bane is completing the seed
ing of 80 acres of his Sand Hollow
farm to wheat. Forty acres of it is
up and looking fine. This is a dry
farm, but Mr.. Bane last year had a
good yield. although the season was
not a very favorable one.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Woman's Improvement Club.

A meeting Of those interested in
the proposed Woman's Improve
ment Club will be held in the Com
mercial Club rooms Tuesday after
noon at 2:30, when the question of
forming a permanent organization
will be considered.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Building Notes.

Contractor Hall started work on
the Golden Rule Stores new build
ing on Monday.
The Warden bungalow on the slope
is being plastered.
Brick is being laid on the auto gar
age building on Commercial street.
The frame work is well along on
H. 7. Davis new cottage.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Christmas Goods

My stock OF Christmas goods are
arriving and consist of fine Sc
lection of jewelry and novelties.
The public is invited to call,early
and make their selectiouskFhile
the stock is. eonfflete.-- Helfert
Jewelry Co.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
stung For Is Years

by Indigestion's pangs trying many
doctors and $4,000 worth of medi-
cine in vain, B. F. Ayscue, of Ingle-
side, N. c., at last used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, and writes they
wholly cured him. They cure Con-
Biliousness, Sick Head
ache, Stomach, Liver, Kidney and
Bowel troubles. 25c at B. B. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Improve |. o. o. F. Hall

The Local Odd Fellows lodge at a
recent meeting voted to make a
number of improvements to their
lodge room, chief among which are
steel ceiling and carpet for the
floor of the main room. A room
has been partitioned off in the new
addition and the culinary depart
ment has been moved there.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Born.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Denny,
on Friday, a daughter.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Morehouse, on
Thursday, a son.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Real Estate Sales.

Reported by Milton-Cooke-M Martin
Realty Co.
Fred Dathen to A. N. Gaebler, of
st. Louis, 160 acres on the bench,
$40, 900 cash.
C. F. Barringer to c. H. Martin,
5 acres east of town, 81, 900.
c. H. Martin to C. F. Barringer,
house and lot on Fourth street
S1,S00.
Childrens and misses cloaks at
special prices at Hunts.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02
Leg Broken.

Mrs. William Hall sustained a
broken leg Monday by falling from a
step ladder at her home. The limb
was broken just below the knee.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02

The valuation of the Emmett in
dependent school district is S6l7,-
27S90; taxes, S12.561 go: bonds
bonds, 2,470.92.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-12-02

FOIl0Wfi1g cnc- ceremony SumpllOus
dinner was served. The bride is one
of the most popular young ladies of
the valley, and the groom is a
splendid young man and is trusted
employe of the electric light comp
any. The young couple will make
their home in this city.
On Monday at the home of the
bride at Payette Lakes, Walter Mann
and Miss Laura Brauss. They will
make their home at the Lakes,
where the groom is employed in the
forest SUPERVISOR Office
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ment has been moved the
Evening journal., 1909-01-22

barbed wire fence. tearing his upper lip.
A physician claims he can save Derrick-
sons lgood looks. and has taken several
stitches IN tho long cut that runs up tho
llp. IL the flesh there can be held long
enough 10 grow together the lip will look
as cood as ever
Derrlckson was told not to move his lip.
but yesterday was sitting in the country
store. when a city drummer happened in
and told funny yarn. Derrlclson lis
tened with the other farmers. and at the
right time burst out in a hearty gufaw.
Not until his laugh was over did he notice
blood dripping from his mouth Then he
realized that he had again split the lip
and burst the stitches.
The lip was sewed up again but tho
doctor has given him strict orders not to
crack a smile. as the second breaking OF
the wound would leave It impossible to
heal It so as TO prevent Disagreement.
Derrickson is keeping IN tho house as
much as possible. and has given orders
among his friends that the first one who
makes him laugh will get bad thrashing
after the laugh comes.
He reads the Bible. stays indoors and
hopes in a weeks time. The is not tempt-
ed 10 laugh again. to find the split In
healed up again.
Evening journal., 1909-01-22
Social and
Personal

Mrs Ellis Bfewn % Appleton, has
beea visiting friends in this city and
Stnntcr.
Mr.. and Airs. Wasaiaet N B,rlan :
anf =, Harvey. Of .Ttr Hill, spent
"Wednesday with local irissfs.
Ja-les .sfylts cf Warw x. WAS a vis. .
iior hrre this week
Ff~nrd ylsc OF VIZ a'i,,S is a cups.
OF Wilmington relatives.
J. n. ,.laclS and sor Iua,e ; Of Cecil.
ton, were c. "a, visi. jrs hero.
A. S. stephens of Norwood, was a
visitor here this week.
William Grossin OF Leiperville, has
secured a position with the PennsyI.
vania Railroad Company. here.
Charles +, Jordon of Montrose, LEFT
here yesterday for an extended trip
to Jacksonville, Fla. and thence tr
Havana, Cuba, for the benefit OF his
health.
Miss Ethel Davis Of Baltimore, Nd.
IS spending some time with her aunt
Mrs. c. w. Freeman.
Miss Mary Hagan has returned from
q visit to New York.
Mrs. Georgia Russell Of Kemblevllle
is spending several days with her sis
ter, Mrs. Janney, Of this city.
Mrs. II. I. Garrett OF Strickerville
has been spending a few days witt
Wilmington friends.
Cecil Vansant was a recent guest o.
7 friends at Strickerville.
NJ. c. Reeder of Rising Sun, was
recent vis'tor In this city.
Miss Mary S. Fredd has returned {,
| her home at Cochranyille, after visit,
Evening journal., 1909-01-22

by Mr.. seton's mention OF the hundreds
OF square miles OF timber in the North.
Always al home with animals, however,
Mr.. seton was at his best when telling Of
his excursions after the rare buffalo, tho
caribou and other denizens OF the North.
Mr.. Seton was ono Of the first TO discover
tho pleasure Of hunting wild creatures
with the camera, and many OF the Views
displayed yesterday were results OF OK
traordnary daring. Many apt little stories
were told by the naturalist OF his ac-
quaintance with the timid caribou. the
hungry dogs Of the Indians. which arc
made 10 shift for themselves in summer
and OF a certain irreconcllable lynx whom
Mr.. Seton had corncred with his camera
Mr. Seton made a concealed apology Tor
his inability to have fed All the hungry
dogs and lynxes OF the Northwest. which
are always. I've said. tremendously hum
cry. And when he said that IL had broken
his heart when he found an Indian dog
that had been eating its comrade. his
audience believed him.
The abundance OF life. color and beauty
in the far Northwest. was. described by
Mr.. Seton inimitably. In every rock there
sprouted moss, green. white. crimson; on
every river side we're 10 be seen hundreds
Of varieties OF flowers. while even IN the
part Of the North known as the "barrens,
grass moss. color and Wild life were in
profusion--as well as mosquitoes.
At the close OF his lecture Mr.. Seton
very modestly gave a demonstration OF
| ignition by rubbing sticks. which, he said
the Indians OF the Northwest have al.
ready forgotten in the abundance OF
matches carried into the Northwest by
traders.