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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
new HOLLAND
COLONY Town
Amsterdam on Salmon Tract
Growing.
THRIFTY SETTLERS FROM OLD
COUNTRY IN NEW SECTION.
New Burg Boasts of Sixteen Families
at Present With More Settlers
Expected.

Amsterdam, Idaho, settled at present
entirely by former residents of Hol-
land, is one of the newest of Twin
Falls county municipal infants, but
with a future that will make it in a
short time one of the livest towns in
this portion of the state. The present
population of the town is sixteen fam
lilies, all of them brought in by the
colonization work of the Holland I'M
migration company These settlers have
purchased land adjoining the town
site and all of them are prepared to
stay and boost for the Gem state. They
are all thrifty and good citizens with
large amount of community loyalty,
so that the future of Amsterdam
should be assured.
One of the business places just Op-
ened at the townsite is the Salmon
River Lumber company, which Mr..
John l.. Peters, the proprietor, is
stocking with a first-class grade of
lumber, builders hardware and fenc-
ing. Mr.. Peters was one Of the num-
ber of citizens interested in getting
the colony established and is putting
in the yard as a guaranty of his faith
in the future. Before coming to Idaho
he was a contractor and builder at
Waupon, Wisconsin.
The new town is located on the Rog-
erson line four miles south of Hollister
and is surrounded by some of the fin
est land on that tract. This season a
large amount will be placed under cul-
tivation with Amsterdam as the mar
ket place for the crops.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
VANITY FAIR"
VIII be Seen at the Isis Monday and
Tuesday of Next Week.

One ofm the greatest of all pictures
will be seen at the Isis theatre Monday
and Tuesday evenings of next week
when the management will show Van
ity Fair" suggested by the great novel
by that name by William M. Thackery
the greatest satirist and delineator of
character Of the early 18th century. To
see this you will behold one of the
marvels Of moving pictures of the age
There are three thousand feet of film
and is produced by an all star cast.
The management will show this mag
nificient picture for the usual price of
admission,
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
CONGRESS MUST DECIDE.
Supreme Court Hands Down Decision
in Initiative and Referendum Case.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Only congress
and not the supreme court of the Unit
ed States may object to the initiative
and referendum of legislation in the
states, so the court decided today.
That tribunal held that the question
of whether state still maintained a
republican form of government guar
anteed by the federal constitution af-
ter is adopted the initiative and refer
endum was problem for congress
and not judicial one for the courts.
The decision was based on the claim
of the Pacific States Telephone & Tele-
graph company that tax imposed on
it by the initiative and referendum me-
thod in Oregon was unconstitutional
The initiative and referendum provi
visions in Missouri, Californa, Arkan
sas, Colorado, South Dakota, Utah,
Montana, Maine and Arizona hung in
the balance. An adverse decision
would have affected the proposed leg
islation of that character in many 9TH
er states.
Chief Justice White announced the
decision of the court. None of the JUS
tees dissented TIE court also gave a
similar decision in reference to an or
dinance in Portland, Ore, for the con-
struction of bridge.
The chief justice said that "a singu-
lar misapprehension" had existed on
both sides of the case, but that the
"mists and confusion" were despelled
by the decision of Chief Justice
Taney years ago, in which he disposed
of the DORIS rebellion question. That
was the case of Luther VS.. Borden, he
said, and decided that the enforcement
of the guarantee of a republican form
of government to the states belong to
the political department of the govern
ment and came up, for instance, on the
admission of senators and members of
the house to their respective bodies
Statesman.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
!, BOXING CONTEST A DRAW.
Dane Fails to Get Decision Over
Carpenter.

Friday evenings boxing contest
drew large crowd to the Dreamland,
owing to the clever showing made by
the Fighting Dane in his previous
work with the Salt Lake Kid. The
gate receipts were all that could be ex-
pected and the crowd enthusiastic, but
the result was disappointing to many
who believed that the Dane would
have no trouble in showing his super
iority. Owing to the decision as to
ring rules the Dane was unable to
make use of his terrific infighting me-
thods and Carpenter was able to get
away from most Of the short arm jabs.
The whole bout was decidedly fast,
however. The Dane left Saturday night
for Boise, where he went into training
for the contest there.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
SPRING FLOWING BEING DONE.
Go0ding Men Boost the South Side
Tract.

]. M. Gooding and A. ]. Schubert,
who with their wives drove to Buhl
last week, returned Saturday evening,
the entire trip having been accom-
plished without mishap of any sort.
From Buhl Schubert and Gooding rode
horseback looking after a band of
sheep fifty miles further. The sheep
they found had wintered we'll. In all
that country the visitors were struck
with the development that work has
wrought In less than ten years. Every
thing betokens prosperity The people
are working harmoniously together.
In numerous fields the visitors saw
spring plowing we'll advanced Good
ing Leader.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
RETURNS FROM BUYING TRIP.
X. c. Beach Of the Idaho Department
Store Makes Visit.

r. c. Beach of the Idaho Department
Store, made brief visit to this city on
his return trip from the east Mr..
Beach, who has been buying for the
local store and his Lewiston establish
ment, stated to the Times that his pur-
chases this year would be of a very
high class in all lines of the dry
goods department, and that the styles
placed would give Twin Falls line on
some of the extremes with large line
of the more modest designs Mr..
Beach was highly gratified with the
manner the business for the Idaho De-
partment store was opening this
spring.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
FEATURE PROGRAM At ORPh[UM
Prof. Audree Is Presenting Some Mar
velOus Magic with Rabbits and Birds.

For Friday and Saturday evenings
of this week will put on feature pro-
gram which is bound to please the
public. Among the fine pictures will
be seen 'Of the Coast Of Maine," both
senic and descriptive, showing the At
lantic ocean in all Of its glory along
the coast of Maine. Under the Tropi-
cal Sum-" Cuban drama is we'll worth
cal Sun" Cuban drama that is we'll
worth seeing" THE CoQuette," a
comedy drama that will please Then
last but not least Is Professor Audree,
presenting some marvellous magic with
rabbits and birds which vanish in the
air in mysterious way.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
INDUSTRIES OVER CROWDED
Laboring Men Asked to Stay Away
From Portland, Oregon.

The Central Labor Council of Port
land, Oregon. is sending out letter to
organized labor throughout the coun-
try advising laboring people to stay
away from that city for the present
time. They claim that there is at the
present time 10000 idle men in that
city. skilled and unskilled. destitute
and begging.
Many Of those who are there now
have large families and are compelled
to ask the city and county for support.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
TO GP1N DENTAL OFFICE.
DR.. Oliver Harstad Of Sioux City, la,
to Open Office in Mcdonald Block.

DR.. Oliver Harstad arrived in this
city Saturday from Sioux City, Iowa,
looking for location to practice his
profession, that of a dentist. He is so
we'll pleased with the prospects, that
he has decided to locate here and will
have offices in the Mcdonald block.
The doctor has practiced for more
than fifteen years In Sioux City and
comes here highly recommended.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
SILK SKIRT SALE AT BOOTHS

Booths are showing an entire WIN
dow OF pure silk petticoats for big
special on SATURDAY. at $2.98 each
Every shade imaginable is In the lot
OF entirely new skirts. MANY will buy
them to attach top on and make prin-
cess slips. These skirts are Of the new
soft silks and wonderful values at
$685., Saturday only
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
A RAILROAD TOPIC.
Commercial Club Luncheon Subject
Assigned to ]. A. Barrett.

The Hill Railroads for Twin Falls Is
the subject which will be discussed
next Wednesday at the Commercial
Luncheon, at which time Mr.. j. A.
Barrett will be the speaker The
luncheon will be served promptly at
twelve o'clock
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23

GRASS FOR IRRIGATED LANDS
List Furnished by Prof. w. III. Olin of
the University of Idaho.

While in Jerome last week attending
the movable school, Professor w. H.
Olin, on request, furnished The News
with the following mixtures of grasses
on irrigated lands:
No. l. Adapted to we'll drained lava
ash soils as recommended by Professor
l.. A. Merrill, of Utah:
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
AClothes Reantifpl. },

The celebrated Schloss Bros. Balti-
more make, have arrived. The most
up to date line. II you please.
STRAUS & GLAUBER.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
New spring line of clothing.
STRAUS & GLAUBER.

FOR SALE-Furniture in the Rex
rooming house. 119 East Main.
23-27-1
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23

New spring line of $3.50 and $500
dress shoes, equal to any and all $4.OO
and $500 values.
STRAI10 q f3IAI1RER
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
Pounds

for medium loan soils, recommended
by w. H. Olin, of Idaho:
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
Pounds

No. 2. Especially for light sandy
soils, recommended by Professor l.. A.
Merrill, of Utah:
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-02-23
Pounds

I NO. 3. FOr low, moist lands, as re-
commended by Professor l.. A. Merrill,
of Utah:
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
PLUGGING HOLES
WITH COMPRESSED AIR

A method of rendering vessels un-
sinkable by means of compressed air,
applied in such a manner as to plug or
shut off the thrush of water through
holes in the bottom or sides of the
hull, was recently tested out on the
battleship North Carolina.
The important feature of the method
of applying the compressed air to pre-
vent water from entering the vessel
through holes is the graduated pres
sure of air exerted in the compart-
ments surrounding the punctured com
partment.
If vessel has draft of, say, thirty
feet, the application of sufficient pres
sure to keep the water from entering
hole near the bottom of the hull
would subject the upper decks to very
considerable pressure which might
cause bad strain. When, however, a
hole is punctured in the lower portion
of the hull, and the air pressure re.
quired by the hydrostatic pressure is
exerted to keep the water out, the
compartments Immediately above are
re-enforced by lighter air pressure
and these compartments are in turn
supported by applying a still lighter
pressure to the next surrounding com
partments This it is claimed, pre-
vents the straining or buckling of
decks, bulkheads, etc-Popular Me
chanics' Magazine.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
LARGE OUTPUT OF COAL
BY UTAH DURING 1911

Coal production in Utah for the year
1911, according to figures compiled by
E. w. Parker, just made public by the
United States geological survey, was
2,513,175 short tons, having a spot
value of $4,24S, ,666, says the Herald
Republican.
This production was about the same
as in 1910, the difference bebing less
than 5000 tons. The value increased
1924, lilo, or little more than 0.5 per
cent. That the production did not
show a larger decrease and that the
value showed any increase at all was
due to developments in Emery county,
which nearly trebled production of
1910, 1867 tons, the output in 1911
being 10000 tons. The average price
for the Emery county product advanced
from $1.9S ton in 1910 to 5000 in
1911. All the other counties showed
decreased production in 1911, and Car
bon county bv far the most import
ant producer, showed also a slight de-
cline in price. Summit and Unita coun-
ties had decreased tonnage, but high
er prices. In addition to being the
most important coal producing county
! of the state, Carbon county is the only
one in which coke is made. In 1911 a
total of 3S1, ,696 tons of coal, an in
crease of 1881 over 1910, was made
into coke in Carbon county.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
PROGRAM FOR
MEMORIAL DAY

The schools of the city and the vet
Grams of the Civil war, both Union and
Confederate, will meet at 9:30 a. m. in
front of the postofficeon Bridge street,
and march to the Nixon opera house,
the school children acting as escort to
the veterans. The following program
will be given in the opera house, be-
ginning at 10 O'Clock:
Attorney Brandon, Chairman.
l. Invocation by Rev. P. f. Meehan.
2. Music by The band.
3. Reading of Mr.. Lincoln IS Gettys-
burg address. Neal Barnard.
4. Song, by the school Chloral club.
Sleep, Heroes Brave.
5. Recitation, by Dora Waters.
6. Music, by the band.
z. Address, by Judge J. A. Langwith.
8. Song by the school Quartette club.
Memorial Day.
9. Recitation, by Beth Warren.
10. Brief talk by Comrade O'Donnell.
IL. Song. by Judge c. Z. Robins.
10. Short talk by j. III. Henry, to close
with song, The Veterans.
13. Song, "America,' by audience.
IA. Decoration of the graves.
We hope that all business houses
will close until noon at least, in honor
the occasion.
MRS PATTEN,
MRS. RHEA,
j. H. HENRY,
Committee.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
TAFT MANAGERS
CLAIM 600 VOTES

Director Mckinley, of the Taft bu-
reau, yesterday declared the president
would have at least 900 delegates in
the Chicago convention.
The outcome of the Ohio primary
Tuesday has in no degree altered the
relative strength of the various candi-
dates in the Chicago convention, said
Mr.. Mckinley.
+ president Taft has gained enough
delegates in Ohio to assure him of at
least 600 delegates in the Chicago con-
vention.
"The outcome in Ohio, whatever it
may be, has not in the slightest degree
altered the situation except to add
President Taft as another candidate
who has lost his own state. Mr..
Roosevelt lost New York s3 to 7, and
Senator Cummins lost Iowa, Is to 10,
both going to Taft
Mr. Mckinley said the Roosevelt
managers had concentrated their ener-
gies in an effort to carry Ohio, and
added:
cit is reported that the Roosevelt
hackers in Ohio have expended $780,
600 in the campaign in that state alone.
Inc Ia1t 1orceS expended @1o,oOO all
told from their headquarters.
president Taft said when he took
the stump in Massachusetts II have
only begun the fight, continued Mr..
Mckinley. "That statement holds
good today. The outcome in Ohio, if
it has any effect at all on the Taft
strength in the Chicago convention, has
only served to solidifv the Taft lines
and make more certain a Taft out
come.
"The president will have a majority
of delegates in the convention from
every section of the country, clearly in.
dicating that he is the choice of a
large majority of the rank and file OF
the country and that no other Repub
can candidate can be elected this fall
The defeat of Theodore Roosevelt fol
the third term is assured.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
ELECTRIC PUMP ENERGY
FOR FARMING SECTIONS

f. Brown, superintendent of the
Truckee River General Electric com
pany, was in town a few days ago.
He also paid visit to Carson valley,
where the company is installing pumps
on some wells that have been develop
ed in that section. In talking of elee-
tric pumping, Mr.. Brown was enthusi-
astic, and said;
"'The use of electricity for pump
ing for irrigation is not an experiment.
1t is past that stage. Where it has
been given test it is shown that it
is cheaper than maintaining long
bitches and cleaning or repairing
fumes. The problem has not been Civ
en- any. chance for demonstration in this
section, and the first who tackles the
game will make success. Where wa
ter can be found at the shallow depth
as it exists in this valley, pumping is
the real way to place it on the ground.
1t can be done at an expense so light
that il would surprise the protector
should it be considered. Figures are
based on actual tests carried on in
other sections.
81 am told that there is an abund-
ant supply of water in this valley
from ten to fifteen feet and that in
man. instances the artesian water can
he used to multiply the surface flow.
IT this is the case the people of tins
section have bonanza at hand and
a e neglecting their chances. A large
pumping plant will supply large
amount of water. 1t can be used when
wanted and when the motors are not
IN use the expenses cease. There is
often time when the farmer wants
water and wants it bad; if he had an
electric power pump on hand the prob
! m would be solved.
"The company is endeavoring to as
sist in the reclamation of sections along
its line. During the day there is lot
of unused electric energy on hand. If
farmers or reclamation projects can be
induced to apply this wasted energy
low terms will be GRANTED and any
member of the company or its agents
will be glad to talk the situation over
end show where time and money can
be saved.
"With electric power on a farm no
more water suits are in sight. That
kills such litigation There is nlenty
of water underneath the surface that
can be put to use. Between the stored
water under the ground and the
stored electric energy we have on hand
the two can be put to work and all
hands enjoy the benefits We would
like to talk this problem over with
some of your Ormsby county people
who have lands that need assistance.
think we can show inducements that
would make all parties work in har-
mony. ''-Carcon Appeal
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE d.
RECTORS HOLD SHO- SESSION

The board of directors of the Hum
boldt County Chamber of Commerce
held meeting last night in the dining
room of the Lafayette hotel. Theere
were present Senator Bell, w. A.
Brown, ]. p. Grandel, II. w. Duncan,
p. f. Born and Edward Reinhart. The
articles of incorporation were signed
by those present and acknowledg-
ments taken by Chas. Mckay.
The advertising proposition sub
mitted by Mr. Mcneil and Miss Nc
Andrews on behalf of the Reno Jour
nal was discussed at some length but
definite action was deferred until the
next meeting, which was set for We'd
nesday night, next week.
The excursion to Lovelock was also
discussed and it is expected that at the
next meeting a date will be set and
detailed plans formulated.
The subject of having boosting
committee visit Paradise valley was
another matter discussed but no de-
cision was reached.
Messrs. w. A. Brown and ii. w.
Duncan were named as committee to
inspect the headquarters building and
ascertain what is needed in the way
of furniture and fixtures.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
Nevada WOOL CLIP
NEARLY ALL SOLD

All of the Humboldt county "early
WOOL clip mas been sold and practical
" all of it has been shipped. The av-
erage price paid was between IA and
15c, the market having been strong at
the lesser figure, while several clips of
the best wool brought 15c, which was
the highest price paid.
The "late wools'' have been about
all sheared the country about DEMO
and McDermitt being about thorugh.
The market is trifle off, lac being
the highest price reported. Only the
best grades, however, command that
figure, the average clips bringing a
trifle less. There is still considerable
unsold "late wool' in the northern
part of the county, but that will prob
ably be disposed of within the next few
days. Speaking of the season 8 clip,
G. w. Callahan, the well known buyer
for koshland & Co., has the following
to say in yesterdays Reno Gazette:
Practically the entire wool clip of
Nevada has been moved, according to
George W. Callahan, of Amadee, a wool
buyer who is spending a few days in
Reno. The clip amounted to about
67,o0O,0o0 pounds. He says:
Inc tributary country In Cal1fOr-
MIA and Oregon produced about as
much more, making the total wool
shipments from Nevada points about
l34 100000 pounds. AS the average
price was Is cents, the clip brought in
500, 100000.
Lambing was very successful and
the returns are well toward the 100
per cent mark. A considerable portion
of the Oregon and Idaho clips are not
yet moved, as shearing was later there
than here.
"There is only one goat clip of con-
sequence in this state, that being 81
600 head. ] made an offer of 33 cents,
but the owner is holding for 40 cents.'
Goats are very profitable. The
price of the clip is steadily ranging
higher. While sheep shears eight
pounds, goat shears between two and
one-half and three pounds. The pelts
are more profitable than sheep skins,
while the young kids sell for about
the same price as lambs. Their meat
! is equally delicious.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
YERINGTON COPPER
ORE TEAMS ARE BUSY

Ore teams are passing through Yer
ington daily now loaded with rich ore
from the Yerington Copper, on the east
side, says the Times. The ore is being
loaded at the Yerington depot on Cop
per Belt ears for the Thompson smelter
and by the way, there needs to be bet
ter facilities for loading ore at this
point, condition the railroad company
should look after. The shipments from
this property will be continuous and
things should be made as convenient
for shipment as possible.
The company will soon start sinking
the main incline and drifting on the
400-level will begin shortly. On the
250-level Superintendent Morsal is
stopping four feet of high grade ore. On
the east side he is stopping fifteen per
cent ore from body nine feet in
width Everything is fast assuming a
condition for a large output but like all
other mines it takes time and money to
bring about the right conditions, even
when YOU have ore to work on.
Returns from the first carload of ore
shipped have not been received, but
they will be up in the figures, as the
ore is as high grade as the matte being
shipped out at the smelter. Two more
carloads are ready for shipment and it
may be expected to sec more teams on
The road soon hauling the product OF
this mine.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
ALMOST A MIRACLE

One of the most startling changes
eyre seen in any man, according to
w. B. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Tex, was
effected years ago in his brother. He
had such a dreadful cough" he
writes, "that all our family thought
he was going into consumption, but he
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, and completely cured by ten
bottles. Now he is sound and well and
weighs 21S pounds. For many years
our family has used this wonderful
remedy for Coughs and Colds with ex-
cellent results. ," It's quick, safe, re-
liable and guaranteed. Price so cents
and $l.OO. Trial bottle free at Eagle
drug store.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-05-23
BALL TEAM SCHED-
ULES THREE GAMES

The Winnemucca baseball team has
ordered neat uniforms for its members
and will start the ball season next
Sunday with game at INLAY. The
nine will play at Elko Sunday June =,
and at Lovelock the following Sunday.
The members of the club are as fol-
lows:
Dave Conevey, manager; Joe Patton,
captain, Geo. Case, j. f. Brain, A. G.
Bulls, George Mason, Ollie Bradshaw,
Otto Diehl, Ed Pascal, Huber, Foster.