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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27
Yours truly,
Carl F. Rayer, M. D.
IRRIGATION DISTRICT
HOLDS MI
MEETING

The directors of the Upper Dead
Ok Irrigation District held meeting
at the City Hall in Ontario Wednes-
day. A call was issued to the land
owners of the district to be present
and about 35 responded. The engi-
neers, Swenson Brothers, were pres
ent with blue prints, showing de-
taiis of the Power plant, pumping
plant, pumping machinery, pump
houses and ditch systems all of
which were shown and gone over
completely with the land owners pres
ent.
Then the engineers presented quo
tations on the machinery all of which
is especially designed for special
work and the very best that the
world knows today. Also estin2stes
on the cost of the entire construction
work based on detailed estimate
which has been worked out with ac-
tuaI quotations wherever possible.
They claim to have made all esti-
mates high enough to be safe to fl
nance on the basis of their estimate
and finally deduced the result that
the water would cost between $40
and s45 per acre.
The land owners were really amaz-
ed at the progress made by the en-
gineers and directors in the short
time they have been at work and the
apparent feasableness of the enter
prise.
a month more work will put the
data at hand in prospectus in shape
to interes. financial backing.
The district surveyed for the pro-
ject lies to the north and west Of
Payette and Ontario extending to an
approximate elevation of 400 feet and
comprising in the district 27,000 ac-
res and the estimate is based on 49,
500 acres accessible to water at once.
The power site Of the district is a
very valuable acquisition and could
Only De SeCuItQ LUZ lcCAdlAdtiOu PoA
poses. 1t is situated on the Payette
River 46 miles almost due east Of
Payette and is capable of producing
about $4,000 K. w. or about $4,000
horse power.
The estimate for pumping power
when all land is using water is g.
900 K. w. or nearly $500 horse pow
er. This leaves a possible ex-
cess power which if marketed at the
$40 per horse power would approxi-
mate 5000 per year. This would
likely more than defray the expens-
es of operation of the system.
The source of power is situated in
two different positions on the river
about one half mile apart. It is un-
likely that the lesser Of the two sites
will be developed at present but
held in reserve until needed.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27
poRTIA CLUB news

The opening of the club rooms in
the new city hall was assuredly the
event of the year, and sixty or
more ladies, several driving in from
the country came to see and to- hear
A cheerful fire was burning In q
cry artistic fireplace, made of cob
blestones.
An apparently new rug, (but not
to the initiated) covered the floor
and several pictures ON the walls
added to the nominees of the scene.
The main room is very large and
well lighted by several windows and
when the furnishing is complete it
will be club house of which both
clubs may feel proud.
The long-talked-of piano graced its
allotted place in the room and in
deed such nice room would be In
complete without it. The piano and
player, selected by the committee af-
ter two days deciding, is high grade
instrument and in tone and work
manship would grace any assembly
room, and the members are we'll sat
isfied with both instrument and play
er.
Because the club bought player
with the piano does not signify, that
in the prospective two hundred mem
bers there are none of musical abii-
ity, but rather a compliment to the
Commercial Club for many courtesies
In the ''auld lang syne."
The program for the afternoon
was a national one and the national
colors artistically arranged carried
out the idea which was furthered by
an excellent paper by Mrs. Slough
ton, on Colonial Days and the men
of that time who made the early
history of our nation. Another pleas
ing feature of the afternoon was a
solo, encored, by Miss Lillian Cree
accompanied by Miss Mabel Holden.
Miss Lillian has voice of much
sweetness and the club want to
hear her again.
A piano solo by Miss Helen Thurs
ton brought out the melodious quail
ty of the new piano as we'll as the
skill " the performer. A duet by
Miss Thurston and Mrs. Peterson
showed what may be done with duets.
The player, not to be outclassed rem
dered several pieces that were by
the old masters and it was listened
to with interest. A new membership
committee was appointed which will
be called Field Committee to dis
rfinguish it from the regular mem
fbership committee. This new COM
mittee are skirmishes in the field for
new members and will report to the
chairman of the Membership Com
mittee. The said committee is divid-
ed into two sides and the winning
side gets a prize. Look for the club
to grow by leaps and bounds! There
is room.
Three new members were voted in:
Mrs. P. M. Boals, Mrs. VIM. Sturde-
want and Mrs. c. H. Whitsell.
When the library again opens the
number OF books will exceed one
thousand besides about $500 yet
to be invested from the library fund
Bring donated books TO the club
where some librarian VIII receive
them.
The afternoon closed with America
as chorus with player sccompani-
msut.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27
CITY WATER
NOT SO BAD
Report From State Board Of Health
Shows Payette City Water Free
from Contamination.

Recently In the interests of health
and for the satisfaction of knowing
just what sort of a supply of city
water Payette really had Dr. l. r.
Woodward sent a sample from the
city reservoir to the state board of
health for analysis. On February %
he received from the state board the
following report which shows that
the city water supply is very good
as matter of fact the report is ex-
cellent
Boise. Idaho. Feby. %, '13.
DR.. l. R. Woodward,
Payette, Idaho
Dear Doctor
The analysis of the water from
the Payette City reservoir shows
the water to be in very satisfac-
tory condition. The bacterial count
is 1900 per c. C. with no evidence of
contamination.
Yours truly,
Carl F. Rayer, M. d.
DR.. Woodward also states that he
is quite desirous of having the water
from several wells tested in various
parts of the city and will be glad
to have various parties bring him
a few samples of the water in their
wells The same will be tested with
out charge.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27

For Sale-Canaries. good singers--
Inquire 33S Fourth st. It'll
For Sale-A good buggy mare. suit
able for single or double driving. Is
thoroughly safe and fast. Apply Rob
ert A. Harris. TIT
IL Pure bred Barred Rock hens for
sale.-C. W. Giesler. Off
For Sale-Retaluma Incubator, IS
good as new.-Wll Farson, st2
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27
Payette, Idaho.

~.
Is Commission Form of Government
an Improvement on the Federal
Form? Come to the High School
Assembly Room, Friday, Feb. zS at
|2:3O P. M. and find out. Payette Al
firmative VS. Emmett negative will
present both sides of the question
Our Negative team goes to Emmett
to win; the Affirmative team will dc
the same here. Are the people oi
Payette acquainted with the propo
sition, the advocates of Commission
Form of Govt. propose? Are thoss
who are bitterly opposed to Commis
sion Govt. basing their views or
facts or prejudice? Come out ane
get the value of our research worf
on this question and the advantage
of our splendid library. Admission IL
10 cents.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27
BAPTIST MEETINGS
CLOSE NEXT SUNDAY

Last Sunday night it became nee
essary to open up the lecture room
10 find seats for all who came to heal
Rev. A. B. Minaker's able sermon on
Excuses Large congregations have
attended night after night and have
listened with keen appreciation to
the thoughtful, practical gospel mes
sages delivered by the evangelist. The
presence of Rev. Thomas Packard
with his violin and the high class
music he rendered added interest
and inspiration to the services. These
services will come to c'ose by ser
mons at IL A M. and 1880 P. NJ. next
Sunday.
Rev. Henry Van Engelen, Pastor.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27

.
]. R. Walker, the architect, is en-
gagged drawing plans for a new $500
residence for Frank Cram. Jr.. to
be built by him this spring On his
Payette Heights property.
D. C. Wilson of Jesup, Iowa, is
visiting for a time at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Shontz. Mr..
Wilson is a brother of Mrs. Shontz
and a son of Mrs B. F. Wilson.
Mrs. F. H Lyon, who was operated
on at Holy Rosary hospital in On.
tario last week for appendicitis has
made good recovery and is expected
to return home this week some time.
Mrs. George Scott who underwent
an operation for appendicitis lssi
week at The hospital in Ontario, is
rapidly recovering and it is fully
believed can return home some time
the first of next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Foster and
daughter of Chicago, Ills, were guest'
the forepart of this week of Mr.. and
Mrs. T.. r. Adams. Mr.. Foster is
General Superintendent of the Chi
cago Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail.
road and expects to leave Thursday
for Seattle,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27
WEATHER REPORT.

For week ending Feb. 20, 6 P. Nj.
Highest temperature Al, date 10.
Lowest temperature 16, date 22.
Means 27.5.
Precipitation, total trace.
Greatest precip. in "a hrs. trace,
Clear days 0.
Partly cloudy days z.
Cloudy days 0.
Prevailing direction of winds, N.
&. F. ALLEN.
Observer
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27
BANKRUPT SALE

| will receive sealed bios on the
John w. Sur bankrupt stock el
mems women's and children's shoes
and store fixtures. Bids to be re
ceived up to the 10th day of March
1918. A certified check to the amount
of 10 per cent of the bid must ac
company the same. | reserve the
right to reject any and all bids. Fol
iurther particulars address
F. Creighton.
(Trustee)
Payette, Idaho. Stz
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27

We have on hand first class sew
ing machine, almost new, will sell
at a bargain,-F, NJ, Satoris.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27

Need harness this spring1 Place
your order now. 1t will be to your
advantage.--Downs Harness Shop.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-02-27

Mrs. C. E. Bartlett of Boise is Wis
iting this week at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. E. R. Salisbury.
Estle Smith of jefferson City, Mo-,
has arrived in Payette and viii make
his home here. He is a nephew OF
VIM. Strother.
Mrs. l.. w. Spaulding left on No.
s Saturday for Westmoreland, Kan
sas, being called there by tele-
gram announcing the serious illness
of her mother.
A ten pound bundle Of Joy arrived
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
B. Shontz on Tuesday evening c1
this week. He is bright, healthy
young fellow and of course is the ap-
pie of his fathers eye
Mrs. Geo. Anderson Sothman in
vites the ladies' Of Payette and vi
cinity to see her new line of spring
hats and to meet her new trimmer
Miss Stokes from Gage Bros, Chi
|cago. Miss Stokes has had seseral
years experience in Designing and
Trimming at Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-07-29
CHAUTAUQUA FEATURES
OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Hamilton chautauqua Yearly Provides
a Pleasant outing for Many
Keokuk People.

The ninth annual session Of the
Hamilton chautauqua will open or
Friday OF next week. A day at the
chautauqua is favorite outing fo1
Keokuk people. Some OF the specially
interesting features will be q lecture
on the afternoon Of Aug. by Yves
ley A. Hunsburger OF New York. who
is vice president OF the international
Peace Forum. on the subject, The
Passing Of War"
Clarence barrow, the widely known
Chicago lawyer will speak on the
afternoon Of Aug. 13 having for his
subject, "Tolstoi and Modern Eco
nomic Conditions" Mr.. barrow has
been one of the greatest defenders Of
the cause of labor in this country
DR.. F. G. Herbert will speak on Aug.
16 on cash, Conscience and Coun-
try" and Colonel Geo. w. Balm viii
speak on Aug. II on among the
Masses" Both of these lectures deal
with civic affairs and will be OF In
terest to all social workers. Perhaps
the best musical feature Of the ten
days will be the appearance of the
English Opera Singers on Aug. 18th
and 18th. The Hawkeye Glee club
will be on the platform Aug. 13, Ia
and is. Glee club music always
pleases and these young men come
well recommended. The entire pro-
gram is up to the standard set by the
assembly in former years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-07-29
PERSONALS.

Miss Ella Tanning is home from
New York.
Frank Anderson is home from De
troit where he went to inspect the
1914 Cadillac cars.
Sophronios Karapiperis, pastor OF
the Greek orthodox church OF Moline,
H., is in the city the guest of P. Pet
rogranis.
John Riley of Revere, Mo-, is in the
city for few days.
Mrs. B. r. Lotion is In Durham.
Mo, visiting the family OF her broth.
er Calvin Kelley.
Misses Lulu Shaffer and Lottie
Strain returned last Saturday even
ing from few weeks visit with
friends and relatives at Selma, Bloom
field and Drakesville, Iowa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-07-29
ICinton's Storage,
Unions Transfer

Merchandise, Machinery, Furapesrss
beovss, Musical instrsimsnta, pseturss
hnd svsrythlnp In the storage Line
Large, clean, este warehouses. Prices
Reasonable, Including Insurance..
rRANeFER LINZ IN CONNECTION
lofnes s2s Biondeau. Both 'pheass ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-07-29
!. p. ALLEN MEETS
COOPER IN CHICAGO
Mr.. Cooper Was so Affected During
Last Two Days Hero That He
Could Not Transact Business.

J. P. Allen, secretary Of the Missis-
sippi River Power Company. is In Chi
cago today going over some business
matters with Chief Engineer Hugh L.
Cooper. During the last two days Mr..
Cooper was In Keokuk he was 80 af-
fected by the expressions Of the citi-
zens and employees that he could not
finish. up some business matters that
required his consideration. Mr.. Allen
will return In the morning and Mr..
Cooper will continue to the east.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07

81 am not frightened now" she
said dreamily. 81 am quite sure that
that I am not dead. am only
asleep in my hammock. When I
awake"
Again, in spite of himself, he shiv-
cred.
viii you do one more thing for
me?" she asked.
"Yes-a million"
"Only one. It is unreasonable, it
is perhaps silly-and have no right
to ask
ASK it." he begged.
"Then-then, will you go to Willow
Brook? Now?"
Now" he repeated blankly.
Yes" She looked at him with
smile touching lips and eyes. 81 am
asleep in the hammock; l sleep very
soundly-and very late into the
morning. They may not find me
there for a long while. So would you
mind going to Willow Brook to
awaken me?"
3-BuC yOu w 41OI CApOCI ulC "
leave you here and find you in West
chester?' he stammered.
You need not CO." she said quiet
Iy. eff you will telephone to the
house and ask somebody to go out to
the pergola-"
NO." he said, 81 will go; I will go
anywhere on earth for you"
He stood up, his senses in a whirI.
She rose, too, leaning lightly on the
balustrade.
Thank you" she said sweetIy.
when you awake me give me this"
She held out the Sigpum Veneris;
and he took it and raised it to his
lips.
1t was almost morning when he
found himself in a car, clutching his
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07
OUR NEXT SATURDAY SHORT
STORY FOR SUMMER!

STORY FOR SUMMER
What is a black-eye worth to a
lady?
This is the delicate question upon
which the great o. Henry diIates in
"A HARLEM TRAGEDY" the next
tale we will print in the superIatiVe
series of short stories we are pre-
senting during the summer.
This tale, in which Mrs. Cassidy
tells Mrs. Fink how an eye, black
ened by a spouse, is worth exactly
two tickets to the matinee, plus a
perfectly good silk shirtwaist, will
appear in The Day Book, Saturday,
July II.
1t will be illustrated by the famous
American, Dan Sayre Groesbeck.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07

the eyes as he came in sight Of the
club house and the dew on the lawn
flashed like the gems of the Signum
Veneris on the ring he held so tightly.
Across the club house lawn stood
another house, circled with gardens
in full bloom; and to the left, among
young trees, the white columns of a
pergola glistened.
There was not a soul astir as he
crossed the lawn and entered the gar
den, brushing dew from overweight
ed blossoms as he passed.
Suddenly, at turn in the path, he
came upon the pergOla, and saw a
brilliant hammock hanging in the
shadow.
Over the hammock's fringe some
thing light and fluffy fell in folds like
the billowy friIls of a ball gown. He
stumbled forward, dazed, incredul-
Gus, and stood trembling for an in
slant.
Then, speeches., he sank down be-
side her, and dropped the ring into
the palm of her half-closed and un=
conscious hand!
A ray of sunlight fell across her
hair; slowly her blue eyes Enclosed,
smiling divinely.
And in her partly open palm the
Sign of Venus glimmered like dew
silvering a budding rose!
(The End.)
The Lamar register., 1913-12-03

sea islanders, and they were well urg-
ed -Four others took their places at
once, spears In hand. which they
threw at me. l jumped aside with diff.
fculty and let fly the third pistol. They
came crowding this time. and the bull
let from the heavy weapon accounted
for two others. but the survivors had
gained a footing and the shelf behind
them was suddenly filed with lifting
heads and climbing men. ! dubbed
my weapons and hurled them one after
another fair and square into the mass.
One went down with a broken skull.
The rush was checked; they gave a
little l. cast spears at them and ar
rows. but now the shield men had
come up. and they caught the missiles
on their shields. The front rank wav-
cred. and perhaps. If they had been
unsupported, they might have been
driven below. but the crowd behind
would not let them. Slowly they be-
gan to move toward me.
/ doubt not l was terrible figure.
for l had whipped out my cutlass by
this time and stood at bay. | had for
gotten for the moment all else but the
lust of the conflict. and in another Sec
ond / had flung myself upon them in
fury. 1t was my mistress who recall
ed me to myself
"Save yourselfv' she shrieked. ''They
are upon you Come hitherT
With that dropped to my knees and
made a spring for the opening. | had
waited too long. The leading man
would have pinned me to the earth
with his spear. The entrance was
wide, fortunately. and Mistress Lucy
could see through the part l did not
block with my huge bulk. Disregarding
entirely my instructions. she fred the
last pistol at the nearest man. He
went down like a ninepin. both legs
broken. which gave me time to gain
the inner chamber and stand upright.
l was bleeding. for had been cut here
and there. but was otherwise all right"
THAT shot saved my ufew cried,
painting. "Yo: should have kept 1t for
yourself"
81 can dnd means to de-" she an
swered. "If naught else. by your
sword blade"
Good" 1 exclaimed, prour Of her
prowess and her resolution.
They gave us no time for further
speech. for. urged by what promises
Of reward. what passionate hatred. l
knew not. they came on. The narrow
entrance was suddenly black with the
islanders. who thrust their spears at
u. Fortunately. my mistress had
moved aside and was out Of range. but
I was perilously near being cut down.
Mistress Lucy had the sword which
had thrust into her hand. and I the
great AZ which I had cast into the
inner cave ahead Of me.
Those outside were even less able
10 see than We. and perhaps they
The Lamar register., 1913-12-03
By CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY
ce,zN1.. &C.. b 81 ID. r.v...ns s..dy

Master Hampton" the cry came to
%, will you respect q Dag Of truce?
II % show yourself at the opening, and
] shall do the same"
Don't CO." cried my little mistress.
hearing all; they are utterly without
honor and
Il think II will BE- best for me to
TO-" I said. Stand clear % that II
any trsacherous movement be made
! shall have space to leap backward,
and meanwhile look to your weapons"
examined my pistols and then call
Ing cut that would faithfully observe
he dag Of truce I stepped out into the
open There below me on the edge of
IL siade. convenient to q tree behind
Which be could leap, for the rascal
The Lamar register., 1913-12-03


trusted me apparently as little as
trusted him. stood the wretch. Pimball.
Back Of him. beneath the trees. | dis
dnguished Glibby and number Of
the crew. nearly all of them. I should
Judge, and back OF these were massed
the savages Pimball had white
neck cloth tied to the muzzle of his
gun
Say what you have to say and be
quick about it" said, but he looked
PAST me and took OF his hat with a
profound sweep.
Good morning. Mistress WILDER
force he cried
Il turned In n hurry and found that
shs had stepped out By my side. The
two Of us presented . fair mark for
any weapon One might have escaped.
but hardly two.
~0et back" cried harshly.
Il stay wheEe you are" she answered
nrmH see, I too am armed" Her
Ettis land lifted q heavy pistol
Il can talk with the two Of you just
q well A. with one said Pipball
sTaR on and be BRIEF" I returned
selling that there was no use arguing
With my little mistress
you have found the treasure" he
began; there II no use denying It We
have It from our savage friends that
tie things are there In years gone by
tAay sacrificed here and on the cone
yonder; but for generations the island
has ben taboo. The white man has
beoken the han and ~ are here 70 take
H. treasure~
1ndeedr' said sarcastically. where
q - turned pale with aAosr but still
Dsa1ngOd himself.
The Lamar register., 1913-12-03

thought we, had withdrawn or been
driven back, for they crept forward.
While 1 had lived In the gardeners
lodge of Wilberforce castle had got
to be quite an axman. brought
down the heavy weapon on the first
head. striking with just enough force
to kill the man and yet leave me able
to recover myself without delay. and
when three heads had been knocked
that way in rapid succession with no
more damage to me than a trifing
spear cut on the ankle, the battle
stopped for a moment l laughed.
Come on. you dogsw l shouted. II
can play at that game until you are
more tired of 1t than l."
spoke without thought, however.
for those outside the opening drew
back the bodies by their legs and thus
cleared the entrance. judged that
the outer cave. which was large and
spacious. was now filed with men.
They were shouting and gesticulating
in great excitement. But none made
any effort to enter. Finally heard
human voice speaking English. It was
Pimball.
Master Hsmpdonr hs cried.
The Lamar register., 1913-12-03

then with the strong spirit Of which 1
still had in my flask.
The Lamar register., 1913-12-03
CHAPTER XVI.

In Which We Fight For Life In the
Cave Of the Treasure.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-04-07

law were passed allowing each mem
Der Of Congress $500 for postage and
printing and cutting off tho frauking
privilege altogether, the members
would bc satisfied with thnt compro-
mise. The cost to the public treas
ury would be comparatively trfling
compared with the huge cost of trans
mittiug the frankcd matter as now.
The probability il that many Con
eressmen would take this additional
$4,000 and would do very little by way
of paying postage or printing with it.
Still. it would relieve tremendously
the burdens Of tho Postoffice Depart
ment. and would save many millions 20
the Government II the members peck.
ctcd tho additional $4,000, it would
make the salary OF each member Sl0,-
600 a year and the franking privilege
would he abolished, The Government
could well afford to make this sort of
compromise, and il is altogether likely
that the members Of Congress would
accept the $500 in lieu Of the frank
ing privilege. The member of Con
gress who would present this com
promise would be doing his country a
service