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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02
PLEASANT VALLEY NEWS.

l. John Decker and family visited
with Henry Burgomaster Sunday.
School was dismissed three days
this week while Miss Williams the
teacher, was filing in a homestead at
Haley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Potter visited
with Clint Pearson and wife Monday.
II. c. Martens has received a good
ly number of fruit trees and will en-
deavor to raise an orchard.
As the spring seeding in this dis
trict is almost finished, a number are
starting to pillow for fall seeding.
Anderson Bros. have been taking
apart and hauling away the old steam
pillow on the Clint Pearson place.
The annual school election was not
very well attended. Charles Potter
was elected for three years.
A petition is being circulated for
the opening of all section lines for
roads.
The people in township GO, have
organized a school district and will
vote on bonds in the near future.
Rev. Sprattler has established him
self in his new home and is now busy
planting a garden and setting out
trees
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02
NEW METHOD

While talking the other day with
successful farmer about the diff
Guilty. 20 often met with In securing
a good stand OF alfalfa he aid he
never saw his plan mentioned in the
farm journals but II was surely the
best he had evere seen. We were all
attention at once and asked him to
proceed with The story. He said he
either drilled or sowed broadcast at
least 10 pecks OF oats to the acre on
the field he wished to set to alfalfa
The soil was first put in perfect
condition he said before the oats
were put in by frequent narrowing
and dragging. When the oats were
about for inches high. he said he
sowed broadcast IL pounds OF first
class alfalfa seed to the acre. AS
as the seed was sowed he said he
gave the field a thorough irriga-
ton. As DOE as it began to dry
off, he irrigated again. 1t was not
long after that until the alfalfa
plants covered the ground and grew
with such vigor that he cut quite
lot when he harvested the oats,
and always got better than a ton
the acre of excellent hay at the
next cutting just before frost.
When asked how he happened to
try that plan, he said he remember
ed how his father used to SOW tim
othy and clover seed in Indiana On
snow. They got a good stand
hat way. He noticed alfalfa ca ne
up very feebly II covered to any
depth with snil no matter how 100 seI
and frfable. By having oats too
shade the ground for the growing
rlats, which are very tender at first
nd keeping the soil moist for a few
lays he found that the seed al GER
and took root as if its nat
HABITAT had been found and re-
The plan certainly appears prac-
icdble and reasonable. Our farmer
'riend says it works out perfectly
o. him. 1t is certainly worth try
ng. We should be glad TO hear
rom oothers on this important sub
of securing a good stand Of al
aha.-Inter Noun lin Journal
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02
BASE BALL,

The base ban team of the high
school will play the Pocatello Aca-
denny, tomorrow friday, at the
ball park, the game to be called at
4 p. m. This will be the first
game of the eason for the local
boys 1t Is reported that the Aca-
DENY have a strong team, and If
such proves to be the case there is
certain to be some fancy playing
tomorrow. Come out and root for
the boys. We are informed that the
stores VII close during the game.
Admission csc and 10c.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

The expectation that you actually
en- be n thing ana appear to b
another is doomed to disappointment
is the saddest fallacy In
ne world. The DISCUSSES Of the pre-
tender are so thin that the simplest
- through them. What you are
speaks SO loud as to drown altogether
DESTINATIONS you may make of
What you wish men to think OF ara
me deceiver deceivss<no one bat
Atmself."-Henry r.. Cop~
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

Promises Bualness Adninistradoz
ard BsO.ony IN Ezpenses.
Hon John II. Haines has iavued
u following statement in the fur
&hefance Of his candjnacv Dor COVER
nor:
In going before the people and
asking their support Of my candi-
dacy for the office Of governor. It
II but right that they should know
what my views are with references
TO the conduct Of some Of the bus-
ness affairs Of Idaho, and what 1
consider a few Of its imperative
needs at the present time. without
attempt or presumption on my part
to dictate or even suggest what the
platform Of the republican party in
this state shall be.
First, ! believe in a constructive
administration of the states af-
fairs. with particular reference to
the development Of our varied RE
sources. and a proper safeguarding
the peoples rights. An application O
sound business principles and strict
enforcement Of our laws with alb
solute tmpartialtty toward all, are
things I stand for. All needless ex-
p~enditures should be avoided. Thor
ough efficiency and rigid economy
are a. essential in the conduct of
the business Of a state, as they are
In the conduct Of any private bust
mesa The appointive and creative
offices should be limited to the
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02


Ben Spillette was in Saturday. Ber
was buying alfalfa seed. Mr.. Spill
lett believes in renewing his hay field
once In 50 many years, say about ev
cry five, and he certainly raises good
crops.
F. E. Bailey, Of the South Fork
district, was in the first Of the week
and reported that his garden was do
ing fine, and that be had onions, rad
lshes, carrots and some other truck
already up through the ground.
Water Master Perry is delighted
over the fact that il the rain and
snow keeps coming like it has been
during the last month, it will not me-
cessitate his watching the water
bitches until somewhere in the month
Of July.
Carl Holtz Of Salt Lake City, kind
ly brought oyer from the Falls Fri
day Colonel Fritz Patrie. The colonel
enjoyed the trip hugely and is of the
opinion that he can draw more soda
water than ever, if the weather gets
warmer, at the Falls City Pharmacy.
Misses Myrtle Harris and Ivy May
and Lionel May and Amos Perry
were visitors at American Falls
Tuesday night to attend the per-
Of the "Squaw Man." at
the Auditorium. They report that
the play was good, and they returned
home after the play.
Frank Ertle of the wheat buying
firm of Torrance & Ertle Of Ameri-
can Falls, vas a two days visitor
last week. Nh. Ertle was most agree
ably surprised at the prospects for a
bumper crop of wheat, which he
at in this section of the state.
Say, just tell your Washington
friends Of just what they are miss
ing by not being with us.
The trial Of James Lance. Jr., for
a violation Of the game laws, and
which was set for a hearing before
Hansen for Saturday,
April 9th, did not occur from the
fact that Mr.. Lance appeared before
The justice Thursday and plead guilty
to the complaint fled by the deputy
game warden and coughed the neat
wad of twenty-five dollars and
costs into the county Golfers. In con-
nection with this matter. it doth APP
pear that with all the threats made
by the state game warden. and the
made by those who try to
be honest as to the way they capture
fish. that there has not been. nor is
there very likely soon to be, the
screening. to the various intakes from
the creeks as is required by the law.
Vast numbers of fish. of varying
sizes. r continually being captured
on the watered land through the neg
lect on the part of those who are
expected to protect the fish. by not
observing the law. hat requires a
screen at the different in
leading to the many bitches
lsed for irrigating purposes. Now,
It appears that if a few of so many
nfraetions of the game law were met
IS they should be. there could be no
possible plea for a complaint. If it
s fair to punish one, why not the
fellowf
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

Miss Agnes Salee left last week for
Albion, where she will take a summer
normal course.
Mr.. Forbes arrived at his ranch last
week, having driven through from Og-
den with one of his fast horses har-
messed to a light rubber-tired run-a-
bout.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kaupf are
back on their ranch after an absence of
several months.
Mr.. ]. E. Searles and family have
arrived from Salt Lake City. They ex-
pect to make this their home, as Mr..
Searles has taken charge of his fathers
Carey tract.
Cleve Farnham has been spending
the past week in American Falls.
Mrs. Yarnell has been confined to her
room the past week with q severe cold.
Top prices and spot cash for
Wheat. Oats and Barley at the old
Keith & Green Warehouse. Cali in
and get our prices
t. Chester Greene.
American Falls and Fairview met I'D
on the Falls diamond last Sunday, much
to the discontinue Of the Fairview
team. We refrain from mentioning
the score.
The drilling Of the well on the Davis'
ranch has had to be discontinued until
new parts for the drill could be Job
tanned. n
The Fairview Sunday School, which
Is held every Sunday at 1880, still has
. good attendance. Last Sunday there
were So present The music is good
and the lessons interesting. Visitors
welcome.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02
Surprised at Development

T. e. Picatte, publisher of the
HALEY Times, was here Saturday
With Miss Grace Mclaughlin as
guide, he took an excursion into the
dry farm settlement west of town
1t was his first visit. and he az
pressed great surprise at the many
evidences OF development Among
other things he says he saw the
finest fran school building IN the
county. meaning the new Pleasant
Valley school
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02
That Chunk Of les.

~Yes, SIR" said the suburbanits. Il
1pund Q hails.cas As large - . goose
eGg ON my back porch this morning.
md
Get OUT" exclaimed his one man
audience. You must have been dream
ing
Something like that" admitted IL
other. II discovered later that the ics.
man bad LETT It"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

4lAlJe2 ngmbeF ~.oonGGBtenk Win 1
proper admin1ntrahton Of the affair
OF the several departments Of thu
Ibtake. It = idla 70 mainka3n thai
the taxpayer can be relieved from
excessive taxstjon BY any particu-
lar system Of assessment, whethes
cash value or otherwise, IL we en-
ploy IN excessive number OF tax
eaters. Their salaries and expenses
must be met.
Az u remembered. last year much
effort was expended fr the discus-
sion Of the question OF ameMment,
until finally the argument culminat-
ed in calling an extra or extraordi-
nary session OF the legislature, pre-
sumably to relieve the taxpayers,
the result being that an adddtional
a must be imposed to meet the
expenses OF that session and pay the
salaries and expenses Of additional
Officers. This is not the sort Of re-
Lief the people want. 1t IL my ap-,
inion that we have been and are to6
in public expenditures. Last
year manytax-payers. particularly II
farmers, were compelled to pay fropl
to three times more taxes than
they had paid the previous year,
without any corresponding benefit.
That such a condition obtained is
lnde6ensible, for 1t has worked a
great hardship upon many Of our
people There shoouh be no discrip<
nation in assessments, to the cid
that all may stand only their just
proportion OF the burden OF support
ing the state government.
ann in favor OF making adequate
provision + a high standard Of
maintenance OF all u state insti-
:utions but we should get a dol
ans worth of value for every dollor
spent.
In certain localities settlers on
carey Act Lands, in order o pro-
ect their rights have felt compelled
o employ attorneys and incur other
aeavy expenses. 1t is my opinion
hat the state should afford these
'ettlers every possible protection
against any necessity Of having TO
light for rights and privileges they
ire entitled to. n
l also believe that we have DRIFT
ID away from our state constitution
Notably On the question of taxation,
md the expenditure OF public
unds. and If elected governor it
must be understood that l shall
'tand for a strict enforcement of
he provisions Of that instrument as
We as rigid enforcement of all
avs.
Briefly. these are my views up
N a few of the things that to my
most concern the welfare and
'rogress of our state. If elected, n
hall not dodge any issue that may
rise, but will meet it squarely and
1rm in the resolve to do what is |
rest in the interest of all our peo-
Sincerely yours,
JOHN NJ. HAINES.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02
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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02
NOTICE

Gus Fetters will have charge Of the
Belgian stallion owned by j. W. Hays,
at the Twomby barn.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

Scents a Line

BUTTER WRAPPERSEPrinted cor.
rectiy and with dispatch at the
Prcz office.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

STRAYED.- Dark brown horse,
weight about 800, branded ON left
hind leg with diamond brand. B.
H. Mayer, American Falls. 27-3Op
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

FOR SALE-S0 acre Carey land
oitcned and fenced. Inquire of n.
Z Sweetwood- American Falls.
32p.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

STRAYED = Dark brown hor,e.
weight about 900, branded on the
left hind leg. Reward. B. b.
Mayer, American Falls. 27-3Op.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-05-02

LOST-Ladies' gold watch and fob,
between the L. l. Evans residenes
and the school house. Finder please
leave at Press Office and claim 70
ward.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
CoHbran Lady is
Victim of Death

Mrs. John II. Romer, Mesa coun-
ty pioneer, died at Collbran yester-
day morning at IL O'Clock from
Brights disease, after quite a long
illness. She was 60 years of age,
having just passed her birthday. Re
Gently Mrs Romer was a. visitor in
this city, when she came TO secure
treatment at a local hospital and
made many friends here at that time
who will be sorry to hear of, her
death.
The deceased was resident of
the Roam creek section. north of De
Beque from 1896 to 1902. when she
moved with her husband to Coll
bran. He died year ago in that
city. The late Mrs. Romer was well
liked and woman of many worthy
accomplishments and Christian traits.
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been complete, but the interment
Will be made in Collbran. =.
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ficers. Plans were made for an elab-
crate social session TO be held at the
Eagles hall on New Years night. at
which time the officers of the Trades
& Labor Assembly will he the guests
OF the union.
Following is the result of the cleo
ton:
President. w. Haynes.
Vice President-W. Il. Quinn.
Treasurer-H. NJ. Fisher.
Recording Secretary ~ Joseph
Quinn.
Financial Secretary-A. h. Hub
bard.
Warden-Joe Lounsbury.
Conductor-F. II. Patterson.
Trustee-F. ID. Price.
Delegates to Trades & Labor AS
sembly-Joseph Quinn, A. r. Hub
bard. l.. w. Haynes. W. f. Quinn and
F. II. Patterson.
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NEWTON DISCUSSES
CContinued from Paga

Continued from Page IL
commission houses in the state and
makes il n criminal offense to make
false returns, opens their books for
inspection aud provides for II bond
to safeguard the growers who ship
to them The members of the house
from Garfield and Mesa counties are
in hearty Aatcorb with this'tlll and
VIII pnshSit along -sfhs resontions
adopted also favor such a law and
name the committed on legislation
There is no subject of more inn
portance to every grower than that
of the coddlins moth, and this sub
Ject might well have been given Il
day on any program. 1t brought out
the most general discussion of the
session, and the results of the use
OF the zinc spray We're interesting
several of the growers used 1t with
satisfaction, while others discarded
II early in the season. Without any
doubt, it is good if the harmful eff
fects can be located and avoided
Mr. Weaver of the Pomona district
was in favor of this spray as was
also Mr.. Harrison of Clifton. A
great deal of good was the result of
this discussion. and the fight against
the moth will be more and more in
telligently waged by our growers.
Harrison's Paper.
Mr.. Harrison read very interest
ing paper on his experiences in fruit
raising, and pleaded for more edu-
cation, a better knowledge of the
business and an elimination of every
thing which does not result in profit.
Mr.. Harrison came from England,
and is an inspiration to every grow
er in the valley who comes to know
him. He has been used to fighting
for the small profits. and insists that
they shall not be lost sight of in the
scramble for the large things which
do not usually materialize.
There might be good deal more
written of the work of the meeting;
but it is only those growers who take
an active part in the discussions and
near the papers read who profit TO
any degree in the benefits. of such
programs. We ought to organize in
almost every precinct in the county
ana discuss these questions thorough
y. lace to face and heart to heart.
Ihis would mean thousands of dol
lars to be used in the homes of the
srowers-many luXuries now un-
known. There is nothing like edu-
cation in business. and we learn from
each other from actual experience
rather than from books and printed
articles. The men who are success
ful are those who usually attend
such meetings, and they need 1t the
least
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
Local BOY Married on Coast

Announcements of the wedding of
Alvin Lumsden Bucklin and Miss Ha-
eel lIavice, Sunday, Dec. s, in San
Francisco, have been received here.
The groom is a son of II. c. Buck
lin, formerly CT this city and was a
school boy in the local schools for
many years. He has hosts of friends
here to wish him the best of life and
success on every hand. 1t is stated
that he has won a most estimable
and popular companion for life and
is counted exceedingly fortunate.
The couple will make their home
in Oakland. Cal, where the groom
Is responsibly employed.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
was not an able bodied man.

was not an able bodied man.
Snipes' story changed little un-
der Mr.. McMullin's cross examina-
tion. Some damaging admissions
were secured from him. however
That he did not tell Henderson that
his shoulder was helpless and that
he did not retire before Henderson's S
offensive attack was admitted. Meth
er did he stop to see how badly he
had injured his man when he rode
away. He declared that he was most
interested in leaving Collbran before
mob was formed to attack him.
Snipes will leave the stand before
. O'Clock and the defense is expected
TO rest with his testimony. The ar
gnments will be made late this after
noon and the case will go TO the jury
before Z o'clock.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
Error Cn,rcclcd

A mistake was made in the list OF
officers elected by the Maccabees. for
the ensuing year Following is the
corrected list:
Past Commander-Anna Lenhardt.
Commander Martha Calhoun.
Lieutenant Commander Edna Nc
Connell.
Record Mary Olson
Mary Button.
Finance AUDITOR Elizabeth viii
nuer
Beatrice Smith.
Sentinel-Grace Anderson.
Dady at Margaret Wasson.
Official Prompter-Lenore Trech-
ter.
Picket-Louise Curry.
Captain of Guards Emma Burrill.
Musician-M Mabel Baker.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
PAVING WORK
STARTS AGAIN

Paving work was resumed on Col
orado avenue this morning by the
city with heroic efforts necessary to
prepare the snow covered street for
the asphalt coat. The snow was
scraped off and the crushed rock
coat which had been rolled once and
was waiting for the last coat of as
phalt and gravel, was covered with
burning straw to dry out the mois-
ture. The straw was then raked off
carefully and this Afternoon the roll
er and the paving gang We're hard
at work putting on the top coat in
front of the st. Regis hotel.
With that block open to traffic
the loop will be established between
the postofice and the depot via Col
orado avenue. This route has been
closed for four months.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
pythian Dance Tomorrow Night

One of the mos, enjoyable of pre-
holiday events Will be the dance at
Margery hall tomorrow evening, Civ
en- under the auspices of the Pythian
Sisters. A large crowd is expected.
No invitations have been issued, and
II is not strictly limited to members
of the lodge, so there will doubtless
be a very large attendance. Derry
berry's orchestra will furnish the
music. Mrs. Charles Lumley, Miss
Florence Rediker and Mrs. King
Aldrich are on the committee which
Will have charge Of the affair
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19

city. The evening at cards was a
thoroughly enjoyable one. and was
followed with an elegantly appointed
supper served in the dining room,
where the decorations of holly and
polnsettas were Unusually beautiful
and effective The following were
among those present: Misses Alma
Lumsden, Annie Louise Barkuloo.
Margaret Barkuloo. Lila Shackleford
Eugena Kelly, and the guests OF
honor, Misses Day and Stewart, Mes
srs. Carl Nichols. Earl Neill. Frank
Hail. John kirtley. Eugene Jordan,
Roy Long, John Fidel. Charles
Courtney.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
Young Ranchman Married.

Last evening Miss Ruth McCoombs
was united In marriage to Mr.. James
b. Mlnnls. both Of the Glade park
district. whore the groom is pros
porous young rancher The ceremo-
ny was performed at the MINIS res
ldence ON Chipeta avenue by Justice
John II. Hill. An elgant wedding
supper followed the conclusion OF the
ceremony.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
BLIND MAN IS WITNESS
Continued from Page /,

Continued from Page l.
scene. Henderson, while wrlthing
on the ground, saw Snipes ride past
him on his way out of town and
called him ID coward. +" accord
ing TO Martin. This cororoborated in
general way some of the preceding
testimony.
Suspenders Deflected Bullet.
That Henderson would have been
killed by Snipes' gunshot was ie-
clared by the prosecution, lad the
missile not been deflected by a heavy
leather buckle on his suspenders.
This article of apparel was intro
duced yesterday as a peoples exhibit
and today was shown to the jury.
In his opening statement. now
ever. Mr.. Wheeler, following lhe
resting of the states case, declared
that his defense OF Snipes did not
consider as material the seriousness
of the wound. Snipes pleads self
defense and claims the right 10 kin
any assailant who threatened his
own life.
Defense Opens.
DR.. VIM. Zinke of Collbran was
the defenseis first witness. He told
of examining Jesse Snipes fifteen
years ago far a dislocated' arm and
later for gunshot wound. He gave
Ii as his opinion that man injured
as Snipes had been, that his right
arm would have been permanently
and seriously defective in its ordi-
nary uses. He thought that Snipes
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
Ycomcn Unnouet Tonipht.

The Indies OF The order VIII tonight
give n banquet for the Brotherhoods
of American Yeomen at Margery
hall. which is to he quite an elegant
affair. The chairman on arrange
ments Is Mrs. Frank Welch. who will
be assisted by Mrs. Nelson and Mrs.
RAIDER. There will be number of
speeches by prominent men of the
order during the banquet, which VIII
be followed by a delightful social
evening.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19
Entertained by Mrs. J. u. Harris,

Mrs. j. U. Harris was a most gra-
cious hostess on Tuesday of this
week at her country home when she
entertained the members of the NJ.
+. Rural Aid society. There was Il
large attendance present and plans
were made for the Christmas sale.
The daily sentinel., 1912-12-19

The City Van Transfer, Livery &
Storage company. All kinds of haul
ing. and the best of livery equipment.
Prompt attention to all branches of
the business. Barton & Terrill. pro-
prietors.