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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

try The history of the development OF
the Twin Falls section is u commercial
| romance
Among the many neary-by points of
exceptional scenic interest is the Blue
Lake region. Its cold waters come from
a source not definitely known, but
which Is supposed to be the recurrence
of the surface of the famous Lost river.
The lakes themselves are one of the
scenic wonders OF the west
Credit for the initial movement for
the reclaiming and development Of tho
Twin Falls country is generally given
10 l. b. Perrlne of Blue Lakes. Mt
Perrlne 20 years ago discovered the
wonderful Blue Lakes within the
Snake river canyon and developed an
extensive ranch property. irrigating 1t
by running canals from the lakes. The
fruit he raised became famous d. w.
Ross state engineer. and the late
Governor Steunenberg then became In
terested In the possibilities of irrigat-
Ing the then arid region of volcanic
ash OF lava deposit. which through the
centuries had become modified in its
distribution by the action of wind and
water.
HOLLISTER'S POWER PROJECT.
II, L. Hollister of Chicago became in
terested In the power project 10 years
ago at Shosllone Falls and other points
along the Snake river. with l. B. Per-
r1ne and S. II. Hays. and these men
later Interested j. S. and W. S. Kuhn.
well known bankers of Pittsburg.
To the energy of the Kuhns Is due
"uch OF thei surprising rapidtty of
growth the town and its territory have
experienced. Their works and canal on
the north side were built rapidly and |
they pronting by the ex-
perlence OF the south side promoters |
and developers. They acquired the re-
spect and friendship of the entire west-
ern section by living up to every prom
lse they made, and this has aided no |
h'tle IN the substantially of the up-
building OF the Twin Falls section.
Inc Salmon river tract comprisos
iao'ooo acres, which is rapidly being ir-
rlgated, reclaimed and settled by de-
sirable mon from the east. II ,as %
the south Of the Twin Falls tract. and
among the improvements already he
ing provided are two projected lines of
electric railroad passing through tho
middle OF the tract north and sontb
and east and west.
itS picturesque surroundings and the
iaiis which provide so much natural
power nave had no little to do with tho /
phenomenal growth of the Citv of
Twin Falls. The townsite is seven ond
miles from the falls wbaao
p'uiar construction give 1t and them
'heir name The elevation is s,794 feet
greater than that of moet
irrigated sections of the state rho
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18


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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

New additions are to be added to
Twin Falls. The plating is in pre-
paration, which means new sewers,
water mains and sidewalks. and new
homes to build. 1t means other fields
for speculation in vacant lots, which
has been no small business the last
two years-the climax being two lots
bought of the townsite company for
S1,75o and selling short time ago for
tho sum of $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

expenditure of from $4,000 to $4,000
A courthouse to cost $158.000 IS provid-
ed for, and work has commenced The
city has sewers and telephones, and
contracts were let for buildings to be
completed during this year. the aggre-
gate cost of which will run well over
S1,OOo.oOo. Many of these are handsome
residences; others are modern business
blocks, provided with every conven-
fence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

What has been done In the so rccen
past Is being duplicated today. ant
thore remains ample fields for similar
development tomorrow. People who
went into tho section two and foui
years ago with only a few hundreds OF
dollars now count their wealth by the
10 and 20 thousands. Some of them
have arrived at afluence through
speculation; others by plain. plugging
development OF their lands
RAPID GROWTH OF CITY.
On tho sagebrush site of four years
ago has been built a city with An as
sessment valuation of $1.500.000- Twin
Falls has electric light and heat, sup
piled from ready -to-hand power; It has
modern sewerage; 1t has paved streets
Its score of business blocks are of the
latest and most substantial style of
architecture: its rapidly filling resi-
dence streets are lined with homes
such as are seen in the more modern
and attractive suburbs OF such cities
at Chicago. These are surrounded by
green lawns, luXuriant plants and
growing trees.
Water applied to the soil of the sage
brush plains causes verdure to grow as
IL by the touch of a magic wand
Trees develop to a size within three
years that they do not attain In other
climates from other soil in nearly twice
that length of time. Green grass COW
ers the yellow soil almost over night
of irrigation. Flowers and fruits grow
readily and mature rapidly. specking
the scenery with the changing colors
OF the many seasons
FINE HOMES AND SCHOOLS.
Already Twin Falls has fine homes.
Its social conditions are far in ad-
vance of those of the average quickly
grown western city. 1t has many
churches; its fratcrnal orders arc num-
erous and have large memberships. The
open-hearted hospitality that seems to
como with inhaling of the pure west
ern air has pervaded the settlers from
the jaded east.
EuuC1liolldliy lNiu L Oils ieio eeiFNSu
an advanced position. The centraliza-
cd school system was adopted some
three years ago when the city was yet
an infant. 1t has developed wonder
ously. Today the high school and pub
lie schools, which are township insti-
tutions, are filed with children. who
come form a radius OF four miles Of
the bustling city. Specially built carry
alls feaoh the children from their
homes in the morning and return them
thither at the close Of school.
The county of which Twin Falls Is
the county seat and which bears the
same namo was organized in 1907. That
in itself is an indication of the newness
of the city and its surrounding coun-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

MODERN BUILDINGS.
Instances of the substantially of the
business buildings are shown In the
fact that two modern hotels have been
built at a cost of nearly 5000 000 Some
of the church buildings, of which there
are several, representing most of the
leading denominations, represent an
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
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n Ia w Plant F Years Ago B aurc typical cder
MODERN BUILDINGS.

school buildings have been erected at
cost of $780, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
BROOKLYN DEMOCRATIC LEADER
 IN SERIOUS CONDITION.
Patrick H. MeCarren Underwent Op-
 eration for Appendicitis.

New York. Oct. 14.-State Senator Patrick H. McCarren the democratic leader of Brooklyn, who underwent an operation for appendicitis last night, is fighting for recovery with the same grit that has won many of his pollti- cal battles. Late tonight he appeared to have the upper hand. but his condi- tion is still serious and his friends and political associates. while they believe that he will ultimately recover are extremely anxious. Mir McCarren is 61 years old.
 Dr. Peter Hughes. the family phys ician. announced at nine o'clock to- night that his patients condition was more favorable than it was the greater part of the day. and he looked for his recovery.
 The democratic leaders in Brooklyn were completely upset by the sudden removal of McCarren from the cam paign now on. but although confer ences were held today to choose some one to fill the senator's place, no se- lection was announced.
 During the day the bulletins con- corning his condition varied from very low" to quite satisfactory" Dr. Hughes said tonight that this variance was to be expected at this stage of the illness and that the crisis by which his chances of recovery might be defi- nitely determined would not come for a day or two.
 New York. Oct. 15.-It was an- nounced at 2.15 o'clock this morning that State Senator Patrick H. Mc- Carren was sinking. The surgeons at St. Catherine's hospital feared that he would not survive the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
BRIDGEPORT FAMILY TROUBLE
 ENDS IN TRAGEDY.
R. p. Demery Shot and Killed by His
 Brother in- Law.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Oct. 14.-Rome P. Demery, cigar and newsman on the east side. was shot and instantly killed at ' o'clock this evening by his brother-in-law, Napoleon Bissonnette. Mrs. Bissonnette, the wife of the mur- derer. gave birth to a child yesterday. On account of a long standing trou- ble in the family, Mir. Demery and Miss Bissonnette. the eldest daugh- ter of the murderer. called at the house to see what medical care and treatment the sick woman was receiv- ing. They not being satisfied with the way matters were running MT. Dem cry ordered the daughter to remain in the house for two or three days till her mother got we'll The father ob- jected to his brother laws inter- ference with the running of his lfouse- hold affairs, and hot words followed, ending by MT. Bissonnette shooting his brother-in-law in the jusular vein and causing instant death The shoot ing caused a good deal Of resentment against the murderer. as Demery was a popular man, the sole support of his aged mother and of half of Bisson- nette's children. Bissonnette was ar rested. He justifes the shooting by saying that Demery started it. De- ceased is 4S years old. lSissonnette worked in the Singer Manufacturing Co. is 47 years old and has ten chil- dren.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
FURIOUS HAIL AND WIND STORM
 HITS GEORGE AND TENNESSEE.
Chimneys, Plate Glass, Awnings and
 Skylights Wrecked.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 14.-Both the commercial telegraph companies and the Cumberland Telephone company report all wires lost to Nashville shortly after o'clock tonight. Coving- ton. Tenn. the furthest point north which could be reached. reported a heavy wind sZofm. A few minutes lat CT this point was also lost How seri ous the storm was. however, is notyet ascertainable.
 Memphis, Tenn. Oct. 14.-At 8 o'clock tonight wire communication was ob- tained with Chicago via Little Rock and St. Louis.
 A telephone report from stanton, Tenn, forty miles east of Memphis, says that furious wind storm prevail ed-there at o'clock, doing consider able minor .lamaCe.
 Atlanta. Ga. Oct. 14.-A fierce hail and rain storm accompanied by heavy wind struck Atlanta at 5.30 this after noon, doing considerable damage to plate glass, awnings, sqlights. wreck ing many chimneys and doing other damage of a minor character. The telephone coni;anies were put out of commission and the telegraph compan- ies report many wires prostrated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMER ASHORE ON FLOWER POT ISLAND
Vessel Can Be Saved Unless the Wind
 Shifts.

Owen Sound, Ont. Oct. 14.-Word was received here today that the Ca madam Pacific steamer Athabasca Is hard aground on Flower Pot Island. small rocky ledge near the north end Of Bruce peninsula.
 The Athabascas bow is high up on tt. fiat rock and the main part of the ship is ahoat in about fifteen fathoms of water The crew of fifty-six men and a small passenger list. probably less than half dozen persons, are still on board Officers of the steamer As sinaboia of the same line. who sighted the wreck early today. think that she can be saved unless the wind shifts and blows hard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Bank Robber
 Identified
CHICAGO POLICE SATISFIED ON
 THIS POINT.
LAMAR A HARRIS, ATTORNEY
Of Los Angeles, the Man Who Com nitted Suicide Wednesday, When Run Down by the Authorities.

Chicago, Oct. 14-The Chicago police were satisfied tonight that the man who robbed the bank of D. M. Erskine & Co. at Highland Park, Ill.. We'd nesday and committed suicide when run down by the authorities. was La- mar H. Harris of Los Angeles, an at torney.
 Vaudeville Actress Gives information
 Late today Miss May Harrington, vaudeville actress appearing here, told the authorities that she met liar ris in Los Angeles and that he looked her up in Chicago a few days ago.
 She last saw him Friday when she took dinner withs him at local hotel. She said she first met Harris in Los Angeles last August. When he found her here he entertained lavishly and spent money freely. When Miss Har- rington saw Harris last Friday he told her he was going away soon and probably would not see her again. Relatives Request Description of Body
 The police have been requester by relatives of Harris in Los Angeles for a full description of the body of the dead man. It was forwarded to- night.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
FREEDOM OF NEW YORK CITY
 CONFERRED UPON DR. COOK
Ceremonies to Take Place Today at
 City Hall Reception.

New York, Oct. 14.-An illuminated address conferrlng upon Dr. Frederick A. Cook the freedom of New York city was signed today by Mayor George B. Mcclellan and President Patrick F. MacGowan of the board of aldermen.
 This honor, which is seldom ac- corded. will be formally conferred up on the Brooklyn Arctic explorer to- morrow at a reception at the City hall heretofore arranged.
 Plans for the ceremony were com- pleted today at a conference of alder men. It was decided that a sub-com- mittee of the board of aldermen should call tomorrow at the Waldorf Astoria to notify Dr. Cook of the honor which awaits him, and to escort him, his wife, and other guests to City hall Addresses will be made by Dr. Roswell o. Stebbins. chairman of the executive committee of the Arctic club of America. and Anthony Fiala, the explorer and others, and the gold medal which the club voted to award Dr. Cook, will be presented. The al- dermanie chamber wiit- be~ appropri- ately decorated for the occasion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
5RoADWA YTHEATER.
The Broken Idol.

Broadway theater held a good sized and delighted audience on Thursday evenin, when The Broken Idol. musiraI piece, presented by B. c, Whitney, oc- cupied the boards and proved to be one of the best of the seasons attrac- tioIs. It is in the same class with the Isle of Spice, which has always been so popular here. and put on by the same management. There is that about it which reminds one of the Isle of Spice, the interesting encore num- bsrs and the activity following in the same channels. It was presented by an excellent company, with pretty girls and fine chorus. while there were three funny men who kept some thing going on most of the time. It was finely staged and costumed and the music was catchy and tuneful. Especially pleasing was the song Love Make sthe World Go Round, and the whistling solo by Otis Harlan was a big hit
 An added attraction was the appear ance in the chorus of Miss Jennie Vera Mccall of this city, who at the open ing of the second act has the closing of the opeing song. in which she was pleasiEgly heard. She received big hand.-4Otis Harlan is the center of attraction, and his work was excep- tionaiiy good. Madge Voc had a small part as the Chinese girl. but it was work that pleased. As Silas. George Richards furnished fun galore, while J. Ely Muddleford was the role which Otto Hoffman put interest into and cre- Gted many a laugh. May Larne as the girl who fas much loved had a pleasing stage presence and sang to teh delight of the audience China Doll and Sign of the Honeymoon being finely given. Laura Guerite as Marie was vivaeious and attractivel gowned, while her songs were well sung. Forrest Huff as Jack Mason was good, and his duet with May Larue was one of the pleas ing features of the show David An drada as Lord Dundy was a typical chappie, while the remaider of the company was well chosen to give the proper support. The balloon ascen- sion was one of the features which had the audience guessing as to how it was odne.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
DR. NICHOLS INSTALLED
As the Tenth President of Dartmouth
 College.

Hanover. N. H.. Oct. 1I-The most distinguished assemblage Hanover has ever seen honored Dartmouth college and the new head of the old historic institutlon today when pr. Ernest Fox Nichols. scientist and scholar. was ln- augurated as Dartmouth's tenth pres ident. More than one hundred col-, legs, American and European were represented at the ceremonies. The British origin of the college was re- called by the presence of Ambassador Bryce
 The new president was formally in- stalled fin office by Frank s. Streeter. acting for the board of trustees. In his formal inaugural address. pr. Nichols approved of athletics and de- clared that something must be done with the curriculum and with.the in- different and idle student.
 Later fin the day the cornerstone of Dartmouth's massive new gymnasium was laid. Prof. Edwin J. Bartlett mak- ing the address.
 The celebration of the day was brought to a close tonight with a banquet in College hall. given by the trustees to the guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Odd Fellows Corporation.

Several of the officers and the board of managers of the Odd Fellows home corporation, Fairview, Groton, visited the home Monday afternoon for the purpose of attending to sev- eral matters of importance in con- nection with the management Frank E. Green of Norwich was in attend ance.
 Thirty of the present inmates of the home signed the new form of ap- plication. This is the form adopted at the annual meeting of the officers of the Odd Fellows home of Connec- ticut and conforms to the forms of applications in vogue by the other large fraternal organizations who have homes. The form went into ef-- feet October l.
 The new water supply. which is being installed by the Leader Iron works of Philadelphia, was inspected and after altering a few minor details in connection with 1t the system was accented
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Fall River Police
 Hold Frank Hill.
KNOWN AS PROFESSOR" AND
 AS HERB DOCTOR
PARTIAL CONFESSION MADE
Probable Identity of Remains Found in Suit Case in Tiverton-Miss Amelia St. Jean, Fall River.

.Tiverton. R. l.. Oct. 1l.-The absence of the head of the body which has been found scattered through the Tiv- erton countryside is still hampering the efforts of the police to Identify the victim Of the gruesome mutilatlon. If the body proves to be that of Miss Amelia St. Jean of Fall River, the police of that city stated tonight that arrests would be, made.
 Raid on "Herb Doctors" Office.
 At late hour the Fall River po- lice were questioning two men, one of whom is known to have kept com- pany with Miss St. Jean. The other was man. whom, the police state, they have long suspected of perform ing Illegal operations. Officers tonight raided the latter's herb doctor offices but fuond nothing to incriminate him.
 Clothing Identified.
 Most important, probably. was the identihcation of clothing contained in the bundle found fin Mount Hope bay as being that worn by Miss st. Jean on Friday. The Identification was made by Mrs Eva Lamerieux of Fall River who stated that the hat, shoes, stockings and underclothing which it contained had been borrowed from her by, her niece. Miss St. Jean. on Fri day morning. Papers of the same date as those found covering or near the limbs which have been found were wrapped about the clothing.
 An attempt of Joseph St. Jean. fa- ther of the missing girl. to identify the body here as that Of his daughter was without success. Although expressing the belief that the body was that of his daughter, he still was unable to find any Identifying marks upon it.
 Two Men Held by Police.
 Fall River, Mass. Oct i5.-After a rigorous examination. lasting i've hours. the Fall River police announced shortly after midnight. that they are holding Professor" Frank Hill. an herb doctor" and Wiifrid Thibeault, chauffeur. in connection with the death of the woman whose body was found at Tiverton. and whom they be- lieve to be Miss Amelia St. Jean of this city. It was stated that the men are not arrested, but merely detained. Thibeault admits having kept com pany with the girl. and Professor Hill admitted having consulted with her regarding an operation. according to the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
HAD MONEY BEEN OFFERED
For Information Regarding Cooks
 Climb of Mckinley.

Philadelphia. Oct live have learned that money had been offered for information regarding my ascent of Mount Mckinley said Dr. Cook, today. T have not paid any particu- lar attention to the talk regarding that trip because 1 did not think it was worth while. I will not speak of it until Barrill returns east. He is com ing east now. Since my return to this country I have had only a short message from him. That was in an swer to my telegram asking him to come east and he replied he could not do so at that moment
 Barrill Not Paid in Full for His Serv-
 ices.
 should make the assertion that you did not reach the summit of Mount Mc- Kinley?" Dr. Cook was asked.
 He was not paid in full for all of his services but neither were others. It was just an oversight"
 Do you think that would make him vindictive?'
 'T do not think it should"
 Regarding his ascent of Mount Mc- kinley, Dr. Cook emphaticaIly said he had sufficient evidence to prove the statement that he was there. Asked If he had other photographs than the most frequently published one of him self on~ the summit of the peak, Dr. Cook said:
 That picture was not taken of me. That was picture of Barrill We took pictures from every possible view, but many of them did not turn out well and were not published"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
OBITUARY.
Roberts H. Bishop.

The sad news of the death in Elmira, N. Y., of Roberts Huntington Bishop, son of MT. and Mrs. B. P. Bishop of Broadway. was received here by mem bers of the family Thursday morning. He died at the home of his sister Mrs. s. E. Rose. where he had been stricken with typhoid fever four weeks ago and was holding his own until pneumonia developed two weeks ago. Since then he has been in a dangerous condition, which became critical Wednesday. With his at the time of his death was his mother, who had gone on to FL mira when his condition became seri- ous.
 Mir. Bishop was we'll known here as a man of fine character having a wide circle of friends, among whom the news of his death is heard with great regret. He graduated from the Acad- emy in the class of 1903. was class president, and a member of Rho Alpha Mu fraternity in the school He was especially well known locally for his interest in athletics. playing on the Academy football team, on basketball teams at the Y. M. c. A. and belong ing to the Chelsea Boat club. After graduating from the Academy he took special course in civil engineering and forestry at Columbia university where he rowed on his class crew.
 Three years ago he took position as inspecting engineer in the Pennsyl vania tunnel work under the Hudson river and after two years there he re- signed to accept a position in the wholesale hardware firm in Elmira to which his brother-in-l law, Mir. Rose. belonged.
 Mir. Bishop, was born in this city June g, 1884 He is survived by his parents and two sisters-Mrs. s. E. Rose of Elmira and Miss Marion L. Bishop of this city.
 The death of young MT. Bishop is all the more saddening as it follows so closely the death of his uncle, Supt. N. l.. Bishop, whose funeral was held Thursday afternoon.
 The body will arrive in 7 this city Friday and burial will be here.