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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22
this structure, covering 5000 acres
with 278 900 acre feet OF water.
Scene of Earliest Irrigation.

SCeNe OF edTIJeoI UII9dtIoH.
The valley to be irrigated is espec-
tally interesting because it is the
scene of the earliest irrigation by the
Anglo Saxons in the west. Settled
by Brigham Young and his followers
in 1S47, after their march through
more than a thousand miles of I'M
known territory peopled by savages,
it is the oldest example of communi-
ty farming by an English-speaking
people in the west. For protection
against the Indians the farmers lived
in little towns throughout the valley,
their houses built close together and
facing a common street or square,
thus practically forming forts. Some
of these old community houses are
still standing. The original farms
were for the most part not more than
40 or so acres in size which may &C
count to some extent for the early
success Of agriculture under extreme
difficult conditions.
When the storage and distribution
system is finished and an ample wa.
ter supply assured for all time, the
valley will support more than a
thousand farm homes. Salt Lake
City and the nearby mining camps
will furnish a home market for many
of the products, and three railroad
lines which traverse the irrigable
area, will furnish unusual transporta-
ton facilities to the outside world.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22
militia MAY Go
TO Devils LAKE
AdiutaDt General Ireumann
Arrives at Capital and viii
Decide Question

Adjutant General w. c.. Treumann
arrived at the state capital Thursday
evening, and is attending the camp
OF instruction for officers of the North
Dakota national guard at Sperry.
General Treumann has been devoting
the past two weeks to completing ar
rangements for the annual encamp-
ment of the state troops, which were
originally scheduled to participate in
the war maneuvers at Camp Bruce
E. Mccoy near Sparta. The veto. of
the army appropriation bill by Presi-
dent Taft, on account of the rider at
tached that would GUST General Leon
ard Wood from the service, has az
fected maneuvers of guardsmen.
General Treumann, on account Of
the proximity of the camp date. be-
lieves now that preparations will
have to be made to go to Camp Burke
at Devils Lake. He will discuss the
situation with Col. Frame and other
officers in the city at present, and the
camp order will be issued in the near
future.
The Devils Lake reservation is
greatly improved this year, and a
large new storehouse has been erect
ed. In case the militia goes to
camp at Devils Lake the regiment
will also probably spend a day or two
at the state fair at Fargo. The date
for maneuvers was set from July 5
to rs, and this will probably be ad-
hered to.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22

meeting was attended by Mrs. Hos
kins. Grand Secretary, MN. Rober
Orr and Mrs. Mclean.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year in the Crane
Lodge.
Grand Master William Hoover
Fargo.
Deputy Grand Master-Walter L
Williamson, Lisbon.
Senior Grand Warden-Frank A
Cousins, Bismarck.
Junior Grand Warden - William
Spriggs, Grand Forks.
Grand Treasurer Clinton Lord
Park River.
Grand Secretary-Walter l.. Stock
we'll, Fargo.
The following officers were appoint
ed by Grand Master Hoover:
Senior Grand Deacon-George N
Howard, F1illsboro.
Junior Grand Deacon-Frank A.
Sprague, Grafton.
Senior Grand Steward-Harry Lord
Cando.
Junior Grand Steward-Alex B
Taylor, Fargo.
Grand Marshal-James B. Coolidge
Leeds.
Grand Sword Bearer-William J.
Reynolds, Westhope.
Grand Pursiviant-Henry J. Wick,
Cavalier.
Grand Tyler-Emil P. Lenhart, Bis.
marck.
Grand Chaplain-Rev. d. c. Mc1n.
tosh GraLd Forks.
The delegates were given a splen-
did reception at the Masonic temple.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22
FOR CHEAPER LIVING.
Movement In New York to Establish
"Push Cart" Markets.


NEW YRAK, June 22.-The coop
Grafton of Mayor Gaynor will be
sought early next week in the move
ment begun by the Housewives Lea
que to establish permanent push cart
markets IL the various parts Of the
city as a means to lower food prices.
Mrs. Julia Heath, president Of the
league, arranged today with the may
or for the reception OF committee
at tie city hall. The men and women
who will call on the mayor will rep
resent the Housewives League, state
food investigating committee, Uni
versity Settlement, League of Settle
ment Mothers Clubs, Local Needs As
ISOLATION, Push Cart Peddlers' Asso-
citation and other organizations seek
ing to lower retail prices of food sup
plies.
The visit to the mayors Office Will
be followed by series Of conferences
at the University Settlement in tho
nature OF an inquiry into the push
cart situation. The first steps Of the
Housewives League plan is to have
peddler's market established under
a railroad viaduct in Harlem. Only
those peddlers who agree to sell the
best products would be permitted to
have carts at this market
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22

ceedingly fertile land, now only par
TALLY productive for lack of water.
To transform this valley to a "lral
settlement, dotted with thriving little
towns and villages and barred will.
long rows Of fruit trees. the 60, ern.
ment engineers have overcome al
most unheard of obstacles.
Beyond the Wasatch range which
rims the valleys eastern border,
Strawberry river, for centuries bank
full perhaps, has run uselessly by,
its waters finally reaching the Gulf
ct California through the Colorado
river. To divert this water from the
Colorado drainage basin end turn 1t
into the Utah Valley, the enormous
Strawberry tunnel, nearly four miles
long, has been bored through the
Wasatch mountains. Its cross sec.
ton measures more than 60 square
feet. 1t is walled and buttressed
with timber and lined with cement
Before construction could begin,
thousands of square miles of valley
and rough mountain country we're
surveyed and mapped and tunnel and
canal lines marked out. "A tele phone
line SO miles long, extending from
Spanish Fork to both portals of the
tunnel was constructed, and a wagon
road from Diamond Switch, the ship.
ping point on the Denver & Rio
Grande Railroad, to both portals 80
miles long was made. Down in the
foothills diversion dam was thrown
across Spanish Fork river ard the
waters turned into a power canal 80
miles long, which dropped them
through hugh pipes on the big tur-
bines 100 feet below. Power thus
generated was transmitted electrical
ly to the tunnel site. where It was
used to turn the diamond drills in
the rock, light the camps and run the
heavy machinery. The surplus has
been sold to towns in the valley for
municipal and commercial purposes.
Isolated During Winter.
The camps are located a mile and
half above sea level, and during
several months each winter have
practically been isolated from the
world. the roads blocked by masses OF
snow and ice. For more than two
years the work has gone on without
ceasing three shifts of men alterna-
ting during the twenty.four hours OF
the day and night. Thousands OF
gallons Of water, poisonous gases
and swelling ground have made the
work difficult and dangerous. The
men fled for their livse on several
occasions.
In 1910 the work of placing the
concrete lining was begun and since
has been carried on simultaneously
with the excavation OF the heading
This required ski1leul handling OF
men and material to avoid delay in
either feature of the work. Notwith,
standing the difficulties Of the under.
taking it has been carried to compile.
ton without the loss Of single life.
Beyond the tunnel. in the shadow OF
the granite peaks. great reservoir Is
being built. A retaining dam Of rock,
cement and steel is being built so
deep that six-story building might
be hidden behind It. Fed by melting
SHOWS the waters will rise behind
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22
ELG|N .,IO.::HAVE
RED Letter DAY
Southern Morton County
Town Preparing for Farm
Special
.Special to The Tribune,

Special to The Tribune.
ELGIN, N. D., June 22.-Monday
will be red letter day in Elgin and
southern Morton county. The Better
Farming special which is now tour
ing the state and includes demonstra'
ton cars and lecturers and experts
from the agricultural college will visit
Elgin at that time. The same day has
been decided upon for the rousing
county division meeting at Elgin
Prominent speakers from all over the
state will be here.
Among the features Of entertain
'ment which have been arranged by
the county divisionists is = mammoth
barbecue dinner. It is believed thai
the largest crowd ever assembled II
Morton county will be present for -h<
dual entertainment in view.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22
tunnel IS NOW
ALL COMPLETED
Strawberry Underground
Waterway Through the
aSatCh Mountains
Difficult Piece Of Engineer
ina Finished for ReCIaula-
ton Service
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ernAwaERRN rIIAAEl

:" = " " I" " " " y :"
:. strawberry TUNNEL. :
=: Strawberry Tunnel, one Of ::
: the worlds greatest reclama- ::
{: ton projects. :
: Pierces mountain for almost (:
(: four miles. ::
(: Diverts entire river from one {
= valley to another forty-five I:
(: miles away. {
{: Reclaims area of 10000 :
+ acres in Utah. {
= Called for solution Of diff :;
= cult engineering problems and :
+ great physical endurance. =:
= In snow and cold, at IN Z:
= miles above sea level, work 8
+ ers have dug "a hours a day :
+ for more than two years. :
&. e + + + = = Z: = :. : + = + + e
BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-"Holed
through today"
This was the laconic message re-
layed by telephone from Camp Quin-
ton in the Wasatch Mountains, Utah,
and flashed by wire today to the Re-
clamation Service here. 1t marked
the completion Of the Strawberry
tunnel, one Of the largest and most
difficult pieces Of engineering work
the reclamation service ever has been
called upon to undertake..
With one exception this under
ground waterway tunnel ia the Ii rgest
in the world. Many hard engineering
problems had to be overcome in plan
ufng it; and great physical endur-
ance was required Of the men who
carried out the work.
The tunnel pierces the solid rock
Of one of the highest peaks Of the
Wasatch mountains at point where
those eternal hills are more than
10000 feet through. It will move a
good-sized stream, the Strawberry
river, from one drainage basin to
another forty,fve miles away. Only
2 900 feet below the snow-capped
crest Of the mountains the tunnel has
pierced its rocky way.
Many Obstacles Overcome.
To the south and east Of Utah Lake
in one of the most beautiful valleys
inthe west, are $4,000 acres Of ex-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22
In Memory Of Father Durocher.

QUEBEC, June 22.-The members
of the st. Jean Baptiste Society OF
st. Sauveur, have made elaborate pre-
parations for the observance of the
fitch anniversary of the founding
OF the society, which falls tomorrow.
The chief feature of the commemora-
ton will be the erection of statue
of Rev. Father Durocher,> who was
the founder of St. Sauveur branch
OF the famous order. The statue is Of
bronze, standing on granite pedes-
tai, and has been created on Durocher
Square, where the unwilling exercises
will take place.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
TO HELP SAILORS TO WED
Navy Society Has a Rule That the
Women Must Propose to Amer
lean "Tars."

Philadelphia, Pa. - Announcement
OF secret society among the enlisted
men of the United States navy was
made by members of the crew of the
battleship Maine, now docked at the
Philadelphia navy yard. The society
has for its object the promotion OF
marriages among the sailors with
American women.
One OF the rules Of the organization
necessitates proposals of marriage be.
ing made by the woman. An assess.
ment will be levied upon the entire
membership to supply gift for every
bridegroom.
This attempt OF members Of the navy
to promote higher ideals and home
life started some months ago from jok.
Ing remarks passed In the ward room
of the hattleship Idaho by several col.
lege men who have chosen Uncle
Sans service as their vocation
Criticisms of the character OF the
women With whom sailors often asso.
eiated aroused indignation among the
party and led to the formation Of a
society.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
SUES WOMAN TO WIN LOVE
Austrian Army Lieutenant Fails In
Unique Method of courtship In
New Yor

New York.-An international court
ship has reached its official end here
in the signing of a court order dis
continuing the breach of promise suit
that Lieut.. Edward Starr of the Aus.
trian army brought against Miss Helen
McMurray of Troy for $4,000 dam.
ages. The Austrian lieutenant aban.
doned the suit on the advice of his
lawyer.
"The lieutenant was not mercen.
ary," declared the latter. His only
hope In bringing the suits was to see
Miss McMurray and win her again.
When he found that he could not see
her no was broken-hearted. 1t is a
sad experience for young man of his
type. and he Is going away to try to
forget her"
Lieut.. Starr met Miss McMurray In
Vienna in August, 1910, followed her to
Paris. wooing her ardently, and to
continue his attentions obtained a
years leave OF absence from his regi-
ment, abandoning an opportunity for
promotion.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19

the habitats ia the woods. many OF
them travelling by the most primitive
means Of transportation.
Bishop Grouard is an native of
Brittany, born in 1s4o in the town of
setche He left France for America
in 1860 and completed his theological
studies in a seminary at Quebec.
where he was ordained a priest on
June %, 1862. Shortly afterward he
was sent to the northern missions. in
the wilds of the Athabasca country.
Through encountering many hardshiDs
he worked with Protestant and Cath
olic alike and di much more than any
living man in ciyilizing the native In
dians He befriended the pioneers
and trappers and packers in the early
days, and in return they have honored
him in the scene of his fruitful labors
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
WILLIAM J. BRYAN
ON THE WARPATH
Clark, Hearst and Others Feel Weight
of commoners Pen in Reply to
"Marse Henry"

Lincoln, Neb, July 19.-"Mount
Watterson is again in eruption" is
the way w. J. Bryan begins his reply
to the recent attacks upon him by the
Kentuck editor. Mr.. Bryan also raps
Champ Clark, w. R. Hearst, John B.
Stanchfield and others He dismisses
Clark with two brief paragraphs in
the present issue of the Commoner,
saying:
IF, as we now learn, Mr.. Bryan has
been under suspicion for twelve years
in the Clark household, how shall we
explain the fact that the Clark orators
were so profuse in their declarations
of loyalty to Bryan and Organism?
IF Mr. Clark ever writes an article
on Mr.. Underwoods Progressiveness,
it is safe guess that he viii not quite
any of the eulogies he formerly pro-
nounced on the distinguished reaction
airy from Alabama"
On Hearst he is more severe, inti-
mating it will be relief to Governor
Wilson If Hearst withdraws his sup
port
Mr.. Hearst is more fatal as an ad-
Wsed than as an opponent" says
Bryan. CLARK owes his defeat more
to Hearst's counsel than to any other
cause"
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
"SEE AMERICA FIRST" GROWS
interior Department to Spread ides
Throughout Country by Exhibition
Of Pictures.

Washington, D. C-The "See Amer.
lea First" idea is making rapid head.
way In the United States, according to
officials Of the interior department
charged with the supervision OF the
country's parks A collection OF hand.
some colored views in the parks, re
Gently gathered by the department
for loan purposes, already has been
scheduled for exhibitions up to August
is next The collection is about to
be taken on tour OF New England
cities, including Boston, Providence.
Hartford and Worcester
Officers of the Scenic and Historic
Preservation Society of New York are
preparing to give a special exhibit Of
beautiful American views and have
asked for the use of the interior de-
partment's collection. After the east.
ern tour the pictures will be sent
through the south and middle west.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
Art Of Happiness.

Happiness Is about the most mlsun-
defstood thing on this earth. People
believe that they know Just what it is.
and invariably answer that they are
striving for 1t daily. Yet the average
persons hazy idea of happiness con-
Eists Of palace. six automobiles.
three or four houseboats. an army OF
servants, tons of stun to eat and
drink. and full-sized mint OF money.
II one would only figure out where
in lies his happiness he would be bet
ter armed for the fight. The trouble
Is that we do not know what we want.
And that is why we struggle along.
day after day. in lelsureIy, careless
manner. There Is an idea lowering
over US thac there Is bright futuYs
ahead. and We stop our thoughts
there.
First determine what you want,
Plan how to get It. And then nght for
It. Happiness will be realized in the
struggle, and when you finally get
what you want supreme happiness VIII
be yours
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
THOUGHT FIRST OF PETS
Children of Wilmington Man Save Cat
Guinea Pig and Doll When
Firemen Arrive.

Wilmington, Del.-Seeing firemen
rushing into the home at 825 Market
street and believing the house was on
fire, the two little daughters OF Vic
tor H. Bacon. cafe proprietor, for
got all about their own comfort and
thought only about their pets.
One of the girls gathered up a cat
In one arm and guinea pig in the
other and the second child snatched
up her doll. They did not stop to get
. hat or coat, but were making for the
door without regard for near-zero
weather when their mother stopped
them,
Some one passing in Market street
had seen exhaust steam coming from
a pipe on the roof, and, thinking it
was smoke, summoned several fire
companies. Mrs. Bacon, who was
alone with her children at the time,
knew nothing about the affair until
the firemen came into the house, drag.
ging lines of hose after them.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
NATURE HELPS SOLVE
COST OF LIVING PROBLEM
Abundant Crops Already Are Forcing
Prices Down-Further Cuts
Expected.

Chicago, July 13.-Nature is render
ing valuable assistance in solving the
problem of tn high cost of living, ac-
cording to Chicago provision dealers.
Abundant rainfan throughout the
country gives promise of bumper crops
and the practical effects already are
being manifested in the local market.
Vegetables of all kinds are selling so
per cent lower than a year ago and
dealers anticipate a still further de-
cline.
Experts report that with the excep-
tion of wheat, grain crops of all kinds
are larger than in several years. The
potato crap is unprecedented and
there has been big drop in price
Potatoes which sold at S5.25 a barrel
year ago, now may be obtained here
for $2.75 barrel. There has been a
corresponding reduction in the price
of most other staple vegetables.
The fruit crop appears to be as
promising from the consumers point
of view as vegetables and cereals.
The peach crop will be the largest in
the history of the country according
to experts, and the market now is be-
ing flooded with a supply from the
south at reasonable prices.
One commission dealer expressed
the opinion that the high water mark
in the price of provisions of all kinds
had been reached and that gradual
reductions in the price of all yege-
tables and fruits might be expected
within few weeks. He declared that
select cuts of fresh meats may not
sell much lower for some time, but
that the price would be reduced be-
fore the end of the summer.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
INDIANS CELEBRATE
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Edmonton, Alta July 13.-Seven
hundred braves of the Cree and Bea-
yer tribes from various parts of the
north country headed By Chief
Keenosew and Chief Mustus. garbed
in their gaudiest eostumery and ac-
eompanied by squaws and pappooses,
assisted the clergy of the diocese of
Athabasca and the people of the town
and visitors from all over Canada and
the United States in celebrating the
golden anniversary of the priesthood
of Bishop Emile Grouard. the Oldest
active Catholic missionary in the Do
minion, at Grouard, Alta, north of
here.
The Indians attended the reception,
where addresses were delivered by
Samuel Cunningham. who was a mem
Der of the territorial legislature; Bis
hop Joussard, co-adjutor of the
diocese. and Miss Kate McDermott.
daughter of Mayor McDermott, and
they also participated in the high
mass. which was celebrated by Bishop
Grouard Rev Father Orcalan of
Rome, preached the sermon. The ser
vices were followed by a public ban
Quet. at which addresses were given
in English. French and Cree. A pa
rade in which a squadron of the Royal
Northwest Mounted Police took part,
was the feature of the afternoon, and
: in the evening there was a presenta-
tion Of drama, entitled Life of
Bishop Grouard IN the North" written
BY sisters of the church.
The Indians. who were eucamped
along the lorthern shore of Lesser
Slave lake, passed the rest of the
week in sports. including horse and
pony rases. cowboy. running. jump
ing and dancing contests and tugs of
war The dances recalled the days
when the red men held full sway over
the vast northland At the close Of
tae festivities the braves and their
squaws and pappooses returned to
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
Got Bid Of His Creditor.

Lespes. the French journalist, known
rs "Timothee Trimm," was once dis
agreeably intruded on by a creditor,
who announced his intention of not de-
parting until he was paid The credi-
tor planted himself on chair, and
Lespes beheld him, with CONSERVATION.
draw bread and cheese from his pock-
cts, as though to fortify himself
against events. Several hours gIided
by; Lespes had resumed his writing
and finished an article. The creditor
showed no signs of moving. Suddenly
Lespes rose. and with bits Of newspa-
per began carefully blocking all the
apertures through which air could
come into the room. He then made
preparations for lighting a charcoal
fire; but before applying the match.
pasted on the wall, just opposite the
creditors eyes, a paper thus laconical-
" worded: take notice that we died
OF our own will" What are you do.
lng?" exclaimed the creditor, uneasily.
Your society would render life intoI-
erable, so We are going to commit sui
eide together" answered Timothee
TRANQUILITY. It is needless to say that
The creditor decamped.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
INDIAN FESTIVAL
IS AN ORGY
Dance # Flatheads in Montana is
Stopped by County Officials.

AIissoula. Mont, July 13.-Charges
that the annual dance festival of the
Flathead Indians, including the fam.
Gus sun dance, now in progress in
Arlee, at the edge of the reservation,
is round of drunkenness, gambling
and fighting, were made to County Al
torney Mulrooney and that officer or
dered the festival closed last night.
The business council of the tribe
was held yesterday and petition by
several hundred of the redskins was
addressed to President Taft and the
chief of the bureau of Indian affairs,
asking that an accounting of the
tribes properties and money be made
1t also asks the removal of certain
officers now in charge of the reserva-
ton.