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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-03-25

Portland, Ore.-Before the option
held by the H. NJ. Byllesby company of
Chicago on lighting and power plants
owned by the Northwestern corporation
at Walla Walla, North Yakima, Lewis
ton, Idaho and Pendleton expired, it
was transferred to the Electric Bond
and Share company, which owns the
Portland Gas company. The price will
be in the neighborhood of 100000
GOO and the Byllesby company will
realize profit of between 100000 and
100000 on the deal.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-03-25
PACIFIC COAST NOTES.

Victoria, B. c.-The Canadian Pacific
railway is preparing to build an exten,
sion out OF Victoria to the north end
of Vancouver island.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-03-25

Aberdeen.-Thirty high school pupils
appeared the other morning mostly in
knickerbockers, wearing faring socks
in odd pairs. They were denied ad-
mission to school. In the afternoon so
girls appeared similarly bedecked. They
were told to go home, but refused and
the disturbance that followed was only
quelled by the arrival of policeman.
The boys paraded the streets with a
banner declaring the authorities could
not see a joke.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-03-25

San Francisco.-After spending two
weeks IN quarantine, the armored
cruiser Washington has been released
and is now anchored in warship row in
this harbor.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-03-25

Portland, ore.-Henry furnish o
Duluth, Mimi, representing eastern cap
italist, has completed the purchas
from S. Benson of Portland of $500
acres of timber land for nearly $4,000,
900. The land lies between the Colum
bia river and Nehalem river and form
one of the most extensive tracts il
the west.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-03-25

san Francisco, Cal.-David Melon
AID, a former bartender, is under ar
rest here>charged with assisting Robert
dore, a young rancher, to commit
suicide.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-03-25

Seattle.-The commandant at Puget
Sound navy yard has ordered that all
men employed in the yard be vac
cinated. This follows an outbreak of
smallpox at Charleston, just outside
the yard.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-03-25

Bakersfield, cal.-With his throat eut
apparently by a razor, man supposed
to be Charles Main, stranger in this
city, was found dead in a corral.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
Ample Water Power.

Transportation facilities rapidly improving. Since
statehood there has been built and equipped 1000
miles of railroad and the present year bids fair to
all previous years in construction work.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10


with liberal slice of
will
Geographically
politically cover let that
three times
community
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
Mining.

The possibilities Of Idaho's mining industry unln
tied and furnishes important and prominent factor
in the development Of the state One county alone sho
shone) has produced $0OO0OO0 in precious metals
and the state in general produces 40 per cent of the lead
production Of the entire United States The total produc
ton for 1909 is: Gold ST. 465481 silver $3625317 lead
$9356571 copper 81 034651 zinc $104841, coal approx
mately $20O0O total of 56O6862 Immense coal and
phosphate deposits have been discovered and await but the
magic touch of capital and industry to work this enor
NOUS wealth out.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10

and the surrounding
1t moving along In
the uemost paris
o he to DWELL n peace happiness
held Odd Fellows hail. where
address by the chair
Mr. Dootte
charter the territorial ranking with Boise and Lewis
ton.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
Unappropriated Lands.

OF the 800 within her boundaries there
still unapproprated and subject to entry approximately
2O000 outside of forest In the humid
northern part of the state there 100000 and
the balance 100000 in the semard and the
arid portion. Dry farming developing into great
and profitable industry and it is estimated that 100000
acres of this suitable for that purpose These lands
offer splendid opportunities for the poor seeking
home.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
Forests and Lumber.

The forests of Idaho estimated to contain 81 500
100000 feet of merchanabe timber enough supply the
western slope properly conserved for the next five
hundred years The value of manufactured lumber for
1909 was SO, 100000.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10

temperate are grown, except subtropical vare-
ties. The production for the year 1909 being wheat
1212200O bushels oats 100000 bushels, barley 200
600 bushels, rye 4640 bushels, 100000 bushels,
sugar bees 100000 pounds, potatoes 100000 bush
els hay 100000 tons Total for eight of the princi
pal farm crops $32,32O774.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
Manufactured Products.

Idaho produced in manufactured products in the year
1909 total of 1913 100000 and in addition shipped to for
eign states 100000 pounds of wool
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
JUST ONE DARuED THING AFTER ANOTHER,

(The editor Goodng
devoted
decided
thousand o sheet.)
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
Fruits of All Kinds.

Fruits of all kinds grown, except the citrus fam
iy including berries canaloupes and melons; the pro-
duction for 1909 amounting to $7,0O0OOO
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
Live Stock.

Live stock important industry. Cattle horses and
swine prevail in the northern and sheep in the southern
part of the state the total value for 1909 being $90OO
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
Reclaim Large Acreage.

reclaim than any other 1t is estimated that
about 100000 be reclaimed in the state which
ten per cent of all the iTgabe lands in the United
States the population grows denser materials cheap
and labor efficient this may be increased to TO-
100000
There has been appropriated under the Carey Act since
the first segregation made 10 years ago. 2478856
acres the reclamation of which is estimated cost $6
100000 Private enterprises retaining $4,000
at estimated cost of $2780000 Eleven irrigation dis
trlcts are improving and extending their systems to
brace 10000 acres at cost Of OOO making grand
total OF $760O00 being expended under the authority of
the state The Withdrawals under the United States re-
camation act for the Mnidoka and BoisePayette pro-
ects amount to 900 acres the reclamation of which is
estimated to cost something $13000000 About 20
per cent of all this work has been completed the
expenditure of all the irrigation projects of the
been $3O000,O00.
Ample Water Power.
The waters of the state ample Competent engineers
state that when Idahos water power is fully developed
and flood water energy is absorbed the state will have
enough to meet all the requirements Of transpora
ons manufacturing, mining, heating and lighting that
her population may at that time require
Transportation
Transportation facilities are rapidly improving Since
miles of railroad and the present year bids fair
all previous years in construction work
Population and Schools
In 1890 the population was and the amount of as
sessable property $2OOOOOOO Today the population
about 100000 and the assessment shows $20000O00 OF
assesabe property The population is about At to the
square me yet there has been built and equipped 127
school buildings for the accommodation of 0OC
children of school age two normal schools state acad
envy, state industrial school, and one university.
The citizens in their private capacity during the
time contracted and equipped fourteen denominations
colleges academies and schools and 518 houses of wor
ship These figures demonstrate the mighty progress thai
has been made within few years.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10

forcibly
with themelves Bellevue its leading
citizens passed peacefully
has born existence bids
thousand population The
club
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-10
GREAT RESOURCES
OF The STATE
This Report Is Well Worthy of Preservation and the Data
Is Official and Very Complete.
lFrom the idaho Statesman. J

Cold figures in themselves rarely fascinating, but
the collection of statistics concerning Idaho which has been
gathered by immigration Commissioner j. p. Fallon
for special report is enough to interest every out
slider and the native Idahoans breast to swell
with pride Few similar articles this state have been
comprehensive considering the concentrated form of
the Information The article is well worth everyone s
saving for reference
As of providing correct information in con-
densed form every detail of the states resources,
the article is of the most comprehensive pro
duced and should be appreciated by large number
of persons who frequently asked by strangers and
to Idaho for the very information sue
emily given. The report follows:
General Information.
Idaho is bounded the north by British Columbia,
east by Montana and Wyoming, south by Utah and
Nevada, west by Oregon and Washington its greatest
length north to south is about 400 miles, width vary
ing from A to 1926 miles; land area, 84313 square
miles, or 53,960,32O 1t is land Of brilliant
sunshine the climate genial and saubrious the face
of the country is diversified with mountains and mead
ows, presenting combination of loveliness and
sublmity. Its has been classified follows
21,000,000 agricultural land, 200O00O0 timber
lands, 100000 mineral lands, 100000
grazing lands. Every variety of crops known to the
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
j. 8. CLUB GIVES FAREWELL
PARTY.

Over 400 lovers of the terpschior-
can art gathered at the Royal last
Thursday evening 10 give hearty
"au revoir' TO the the jolly Bachelors
club until the next season.
The occasion was without doubt
tho most successful one of the Sc
ries. the carefully prepared program
OF twcnty-one dances being kceniy
enjoyed by all.
a feature that greatly enhanced the
pleasure Of the evening was the pretty
decorations OF red. white and blue
streamers which formed canopy
over the dancers. coming 10 focus
around huge liberty bell suspended
from the middle OF the ceiling.
The punch booth and the pretty
coy corners. were also very popular
features.
The usual good program of music
was strengthened materially by tho
addition Of several of the latest waltz
compositions. all being played by a
six-piece orchestra In most finished
manner
Messrs Ecklund. Guther and WIT
son of the arrangement committee
were congratulated on all sides for
the success of the series just closed
and promised to arrange similar one
next season.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
and Frank Allen. assistant manager

and chef
The gentlemen associated with The
popular eating house are all we'll
known In the city. and Mr. Aliens
reputation as a caterer Is so we'll
known that he needs no recommenda-
tion before the people. The Cafeteria
IS rapidly becoming the most popular
eating house in the city. because of
the splendid service given and the
elegant manner in which tho place is
conducted,
President Livingston states that the
Cafeteria is catering, particularly. to
the best trade Of the city, and that
all arc treated alike. The best OF
food is furnished and those who par
take Of IL do not have to pay the sal
aries of waters, neither are they
placed in a position where they have
to give tips" for the best things to
eat Vegetables are brought from
the farms every morning and are
placed before the public, cooked. pure
and sweet, and appetizing Mr.. Liy-
ingston says he should Ike the house
wives to bear In mind the fact that
the Cafeteria caters especially TO the
family trade. and that they should
take advantage of Il during the hot
summer months, when 1t is so un.
comfortable to keep flre in the kitch-
en- range, -
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
UNION PACIFIC
MAY BUILD HERE
Shops Made Evident by Inability to Care
for the Big Engines of the Malet Type
Improvements Contemplated

In this city the present round
house capacity will he enlarged to ac-
commodatc the great Mallet engines
now In freight service between Og-
den and Evanston These monster
machines are ninety-five feet IN
length and the present turn tables
and stalls arc not large enough to care
for this class of motive power. The
engines OF this make are now turned
on the local "Y" and Instead OF Dc-
ing sent into the local round house
and machine shop for repairs arc kept
out doors and repaired by machIn-
ists while standing on tracks adJac-
cnt to the shop plant. This Is both
inconvenicnt and expensive and as
this expensive class of motive power
will be largely increased In the fu-
ture, accommodations must be ar
ranged for the big machines.
Ii was hoped by local railroad men
that the Union Pacific management
would enlarge its present round-house
in this city and establish large shops
here, but this has been deferred for
the time being. at least, and the
Southern Pacific shops at Ogden VIII
continue TO take care of Union Paci.
fic motive power here until the traf-
fic requires the establishment of big
Union Pacific shops plant at Ogden.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
CACEDOkIANS.

The Ogden Caledonian society en-
tertained their friends at concert
and dance In the Union Labor hall.
Tuesday evening, April &c The hall
was crowded to the doors with Scotch
men and their friends.wh enjoyed
most excellent program of Scotch
songs and music. Those participating
rendered their parts in way that
made tho hearts OF all Scotchmen
beat with pride. and each number was
heartily applauded and se7elal were
compelled to respond to an encore.
The following rendered well select
ed and much appreciated vocal num-
bers: Miss Annie Wilson. William
Purdie and Mrs. Ro rt Moyes: Mrs
Agnes Warner. Robert Rennle. violin
solo. William knlcy; song. Mrs.
Wadsworth; Mrs. Orson Griffin. Mrs
Orson Payne. Chief William ~ Pur-
die Matt Poynton. Robert Anderson.
After the concert everybody en-
joyed dancing real Scotch dances un-
I'll midnight. when all Joined hands
and sang Aud Lang Syne." voting
the Caledonian society "rale" entcr-
taIners
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02

Tho Standard leanns from an all
thentio source that, after the first
OF July. the beginning Of the new rail-
road year. the Union Pacific manage
ment will inauguratc important I'M
provements OF substantial nature ut
various points on the Utah division
between Ogden and Rawlins The
heavy and increasing traffic over tho
Union Pacific main line makes II inn
peratively necessary that machine
shop plants and round houses should
be enlarged at each freight district
terminal in order to handle the
heavy traffic satisfactorily
In accordance with the broad-gauged
policy of the Hartman system Cen
eral Manager Nohler has had these i'm
provements under consideration dur
ing the last year and it is now quiet
ly understood by railroad officials
that authority for this work will oe
Issued during the present season.
Perhaps the most radical change will
occur at Evanston. where new ma
chimes for the machine shops will be
installed and where new round
house with a capacity for thirty five
stalls, will he erected. Similar chang
es on a smaller scale Will take place
at Rawllns, Green River aud at Og-
den.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
STEVEN S-WEST.

Prominent among the social events
oil last week WAS the wedding of Miss
Ruby West and Mr Walter Stevens.
who were united In the bonds OF holy
matrimony at tho Salt Lake temple
last Wednesday.
On their return to this city they
were met by number Of enthusiastic
friends. who presented thom with
mementos of the occasion In the
shape or rice and old shoes. They
were then escorted to waiting auto
mobile and taken for q trip about the
town by their captors.
In the evening reception was
given them at the home Of tho brides
mother. Mrs Maggie West 227S Madi-
son avenue.
The home was prettily decorated
with bridal wreath and carnations in
a most artistic manner.
The bride, attended by Miss Martha
Critchlow as maid of honor. looked
lovely in a tunic gown OF liberty silk
and carried q beautiful shower bou-
quet OF white brides roses.
The groom. with Mr. John Scow-
croft acting as best man. looked hand
some in conventional full dress
Delicious refreshments were served
during the evening. and all present
were delighted with a number of fine
bass solos. sung In pleasing manner
by the groom. Mr. John Scowcroft
played the accompaniments and also
rendered several appropriate selec.
tlonS on the piano.
A large number OF useful and beau
tiful presents were received by the
happy young couple. and on bidding
them good night each Of the seventy
six guests present wished them long
and happy Journey OH the sea OF mat
rimony.
Mr.. and Mrs Stevens will be at
home after May 10 in their residence
on Rose avenue.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
WELCS-TOOD.

Miss Louise Todd, the genial and
clever little bookkeoper of the ] S.
Campbell company, and one Of the
most popular young ladies of Ogden,
was married Saturday afternoon,
April 30. at the Episcopal church, Salt
Lake City Rev. Perkins performing
the ceremony. Thomas Wells, the
groom. is a well known and capable
young officer of the Union Pacific,
acting as assistant chief clerk of the
commissary department ut Omaha
The couple left for that city on the
Atlantic express No. Saturday and
will mako their future home thore
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02

most talented and poular young ladies
III THIS city. and her absence will be
matter OF regret To her many young
lrlenos She is highly gifted as a
musician, having a lyric soprano of
remarkable sweetness and purity. md
mas occupied the position OF directress
oil the Evanston Catholic choir for the
past year.
Mr. Smith is connected with the
Union Pacific railroad as assistant su-
perintendent, with headquarters at
Green River, where Mr.. and Mrs.
smith VIII reside after their return
from the coast. where they oxpeet 10
remain about five weeks.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
CAT { 7 { RIA
CHANGES HANDS

The Charles Cafeteria on Washing.
ton avenue. Immediately north of the
First National bank. has changed its
name but not its manner OF serving
The public to the things that are good
TO eat. 1t is now known as the Liv-
ingston Cafeteria and 1t is under the
management OF new corporation.
The Charles Cafeteria company has
been dissolved and a new one form
cd which Is known as the Livingston
Cafeteria company. the officers of the
new company being A. II Livingston.
president and secretary; B. F. Liv.
inGston, vice president and manager
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
SMlTH.GRlLL SUPTIALS.

A very pretty wedding took place
al the home ot the brides parents Mr..
and Mrs. Phil Grill, last Thursday q.
] o'clock in the afternoon, when Miss
Agnes Grill. their popular daughter,
was united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony TO Mr.. F. H. Smith OF Green
River. Utah.
The wedding march was played by
Miss May Conroy, while tho bridal
couple walked from the hall through
the back parlors. and. standing be-
meath the arch. where tho ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Ryan.
The parlors and dining room were
claborately decorated with pink and
white roses, carnations, ferns and
smilax. the bride carrying n shower
bouquet Of white bride roses.
After the ceremony many musical
selections were rendered by Miss
Conroy and tho BRIDE rendered Luigi
Arditis Melba waltz.
The wedding banquet was served in
the dining room. The table was ar
ranged and decorated with artietic
skill
The attcr-dinner speech was made
~ '"o n"pPN ,V"P'S "! rasnci w t"'
who voiced tho sentiments OF the
guests when Wishing them all the Joy
and success which could be showercd
upon them while treadiDg the path
which they had just chosen,
Those present were the members
and relatives Of the family who at
tended Mr. and Mrs, Smith 10 the
O'Clock train, which they boarded for
the west, AT Sparks. New, thoy be-
came the occupants of a private car.
in which they will tour the division
and spend some time sightseeing on
the Pacific coast When reaching Los
Angeles they will be the honorcd
guests Of Superintendent and Mrs
Whitney.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02

Craig. Mrs. Elizabeth Barrows, Mrs,
Major Llttlefield. Mrs John Culley.
Mrs, ] y. Fulton, Mrs. f. NJ, Bishop,
Mrs. Il. P, Hunter. Mrs. Edward Bich-
sci. Mrs Hattie Miller Mrs. +. j. Clan
cey. The memberships Will be of
three kinds. sustaining. life and ac-
tive. At the next meeting, May 81,
reports from the various members of
the soliciting committee will be heard
and plans for future work will be
more fully entered into. Much inter
est is evinced among the members
OF the new corporation and good re.
suits are expected.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02

WELLS.TODO.

Miss Louise Todd. the genial and
clever little bookkeeper OF the j. S.
Campbell company. and one of the
pretticst and most popular young
ladies of Ogden, was married Satur-
day afternoon. April 80. at the Episco-
pal church. Salt Lake City. Rev. Per
kins performing the ceremony
Thomas Wells. the groom Is a we'll
known and capable young officer Of
the Union Pacific. acting as assistant
chief clerk Of the commissary depart
ment at Omaha. Tho couple left for
that city on the Atlantic express No.
4 Saturday and will make their future
homo there.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
APRIL 3O-NOTICE TO FRUIT.
GROWERS

An extremely dangerous species Of
the Aphis Is invading Your apple or
chords Spray at once with either
sheep dip. fifty to one. or lime and
sulphur, thirty to ono. Ogden Fruit
Growers association. J. NJ. White,
Manager
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
CHILOREN'S AID SOCIETY.

At the last meeting OF the Chill
dren's Aid society, which is now an
Incorporated body. membership 30
Letting committee was appointed
Among the ladies mentioned compos
ing the committee were: Mrs. 7. d
Rynp. Mrs. Geo. Craig, Mrs. Nettie
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
ScHREcK-o'BRIEN FIGHT.

Lexington. Ky, May 2--Mikc
Schreck OF Cincinnati and Jack
OBrien OF Philadelphia are sched-
uled TO fight ten rounds hero to-
night
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02

Mrs. D. Sheehan is entertaining n
large number of guests at luncheon
at the Virginia this afternoon.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
HALCYON CLUB.

Mrs R T. Hume entertained the
members of tho Halcyon Sewing so
ciety Saturday. An enjoyable after
noon was spent and a tempting repaSt
was served.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02

Marietta, O.. May 2--Durlng an
outbreak by circus elephant here to-
day. Samuel Montgomery. an ami
nal trainer, was trampled by the
beast and perhaps fatally hurt VIII
liam Evans took refuge on the top
of a wagon. but fell from it and was
Killed
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
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SENATE WILL
CONFIRM HUGHES

Washington. May 2--Tho
senate judiciary committee to-
day decided 10 report favorab
ly the nomination OF Charles
Z. Hughes to he associate JUS
uce OF the supreme court of
the United states
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-02
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