davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19

Tho NJ OHtof iadlee' AID society
held tho regular bIweckly aliday
meeting Wednesday of Tits week in.
effad ~ Thursday ~ wa- held %
choir hall and each ~ The ladier
BROUGHT eomr'hInr toward The noon
far lunch several matters ~ I'm.
r0rtsnrn we're taken up The Forrty
ron pirfod ARRANGEMENTS for rrrvinr
"a chicken dinner a. Garvin's hail. Fri
fav Srrfember ~ During The meet
irr ~ rho fearhera' Institute n 20 ceuf
dinner will b. served and The hours
Hll Do from = ~ O'Clock
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
M'MECHEN
ARRANGEMENTS compIeted.

Arrangements have been completed
for the farmers supper to be held
this evening and tomorrow evening
by members OF the Ladies Aid society
of the First Nj. Z. church of this city
"A splendid menu has been prepared
and a very large crowd is expected TO
attend. This il an annual affair. and
IS always looked forward to by many
persons. The public In general is
invited 20 attend
Council Held Meeting.
The city council met In regular
semi-monthly session last evening
and transacted considerable business.
Several committees filed Their reports
and action on same was taken. The
matter of laying a sewer in the mid
way addition was given another
whirl. The resignation OF Fire Chief
Wesley Baumberger was accepted
No representatives OF the Electric
company was present and no action
on this matter was taken.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
Delegates Returned.

The local democratic delegates to
the convention held at New Martins
Vile yesterday returned home last
evening. Quite a stir was made at
the convention when one OF the local
delegates failed TO appear at the con
ventiOn and his alternate Wa ready
10 be seated when the Watson Nelly
men protested and wanted Robey OF
this city placed instead OF Cusack.
The latter. however. won out and had
a vote
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19

two more are expected today. They
are boarding with Clarence Remke.
William Seabright and James Beh-
rens have their traction engine and
expect 10 bail straw for ID. M Car
weather permits.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
Teaehers Institute

The hrst Union district teachers in
stitute Of the 1915 season will be
held In the auditorium Of the Shef-
rard Consolidated school. Friday. Sep.
TENDER IS This b. the regular paw
institute. and none Of the schools viii
b. 10 session that day. 80 that all the
teachers can attend the institute
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
Lame Crowd Att.nds

Quite a large crowd OF local per
sons attended the opening dance Civ
en- last evening by the White Lily
social club OF Benwood AZ the ArmOry
One OF the largest crowds that ever
attended such an affair was present
last evening and a most enjoyable
time was enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
To HospitaI Analn-

Mayor Charles r. Morris. who has
been operated upon several times
since the amputation Of one OF his
limbs. was again taken 10 the Has
kins hospital yesterday morning and
will undergo another operation The
mayor has had considerable trouble
during the past few months with his
stump and hts many friends hope for
4 nnnnEr rnnr-..r..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
SHERRARD
Horse Trade.

Dick MARBLE. a prominent local
horse dealer and J. s. Rine, a livery
man OF Elm Grove. arranged 10 trade
horses. sight unseen. An exchange
was made by Charles Mercer yester-
day. Probably they found as much
fun in the transaction as did Abe Lin
coin in his famous horse trade II
is no evident that either man lost
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19

week. visiting at the home OF his
uncle. b. s. Jones.
The term of the Limestone school
starts this week. with Miss Rebecca
Carrtgan at the helm
MRS. J. III, Goethe has been In Par
kersburg this week, having been
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
veneman Funeral Today.

Funeral services over the remains
OF the late b. o. Nenaman. who died
last Wednesday morning at his late
home in Wheeling. will be- held this
afternoon at two o'clock at the
Church of God in this city. Rev. o.
q. Tracey, pastor of the church. will
officiate. Interment will be at the
McMechen cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
Purchased Farm.

J. w. Murphy has purchased the
James Long farm on Pine Hill. which
is one Of the best small farms in this
vicinity. MIR. Murphy. who is well ad-
vanced in age. will remove to this
farm late in the fall and live u re-
tired life.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19

called there Tuesday evening on &C.
count Of the death Of her uncle. VIII
liam Gorbey.
Miss Bessie Thomas. OF Wheeling.
was visiting her cousin, Miss Hilda
Fisher. this week.
We have had plenty OF rain this
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19

week. with the regular occurrence OF
telephone troubles on the Nationals
lines from Wheeling.
There ia at last enough water TO
permit the drilling of the oil well on
the McMillen farm. Two men have
been working there this week and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19

week. Nne
IN Wednesday DR.. T. p. Cox was
Saiied TO the home of Brady Mozens.
ot,Neeh bethiehem and Wheeling.
whose son Charles was IN.
Chesney Carney is in Fairmont mi.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19

Tho Thimb.e Sewing society Of the
FIRST VI r church held a well a..
tended meeting yesterday afternoon
a. the home % Mrs J = Powell FOL
lowing the transaction Of routine busi.
ness collection was faken ~ nay for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

Including Skirts, Drawers. Comb.
latons. Princess Slip Gowns. AZ
rs OF Price Tickets
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-19
Sale Mesh Bag CT IN
$500 Values $500 NV

Gin. Unbreakablc Mesh Bags Ger
man Silver neatly en- CT n
graved frames s. values 30 i .OU
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

Alexander and Mis- Emily Wosss:
Gale. Mias Hiia Callahan. pedd ilo,.
io~. M,ss Mary osirk. Loss Pias.
Miss Msssasss Aids,ch.
Hoaaasa--T 4. Burton. nias DER
uuds stewart. Mss. Ds,la Sans. Miss
Jsaee t.ytls.
ro0 kisma,h-- Miss kashrys q.
Wells. Richard X. Haasoa. niss ilai-
lis l.. Carter.
Fort klamath. RuSai--Aias lsss-
nsrdins Haanoa. Miss Florence short.
Biy-Mrv. tsa Riehardsos.
cresesat--M,ss iosa Apologize.
csystal--Aiss Jessie r. Rose.
Daisy--Miss Oait 4. ws,ch.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

sls,an, principal appoiatsd 10 Mis-
bertha Heaeock.
Other tsschers selected throughout
the county are listed below.
klamath raiis-vairvisv. Mias
Mary u. Hili. Henley. Miss Hassl Nc
kown; Pine drove. Misa Ada L. Pce.
ter. Pievna. Mis- Hsarsssta iyoe.
klamath Fails. Rusai--Mtllsr Hill.
Miss Amy A. Puckest and Miss Rss.
tora French: summer school Miss
Ada l.. Porter. Miss GLADYS Hoss.
Merrill City sehools-A. W. 0tvsss.
Mru. A. W. 0ivsns. Mn. vssua Aadss-
son. Aiss Mary I. MeOilvray.
Merrill. Rusai---shasta View. D. r.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17
Schools Are to Learn
of Industrial Plans
Representatives Of the Department
Of Education VIII Tour the
County With Educators

Thursday--MofnlnS. Bonaasa: sf.
ternoon. shasta View; evening. Nalia.
friday-Mornins. Merrill: AFTER
noon. Lone Pias. rairvssv and Hss-
ley.
Saturday morning hr. Mars leaves
for i.aksvisv 70 take np the work
through Lake county.
II 10 the iateatioa Of the msseiAss
to stimulate the istsssst Of pupils sad
parents h the back 70 The fasa"
movsmsat. aaA parent are urged 70
attsnd the nestinss In thsir, distsicta
II . county iail 10 held this ysas .
school fair Win bs held In coajuae-
ton With II. and aa exhibit viii b
sent 70 the state Pair st Salem. 70
compete with other counties for val
liable prisss offered.
School fairs may also - held In the
different districts. prscsAias the cosn.
" school fair. The arst county school
fair was held here last ysas. aad Il
proved even . greater success than
was looked for. Il b the intention 10
make the coming show even better.
and . number Of local busissss men
hrvs announced their intention Of CIV
Ing valuable premiums 70 the school
children excsllias In the di6srsnt
b, auches OF sndsavos.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

In order to stimulate interest
throughout the county In school fairs
and to explain fully the agricultural
and Industrial work bsins a1vocats1
In all parts Of the state. 'sssiss of
meetings win b held h ai9sssat
school districts next week.
~. G. naris Of ealso. rspressatiAg
the state department Of sAucatioa -
the asld director Of Industrial aRaiss.
viii arrive here Moaday b he later
ssts Of ths movement. In company
With Couaty School supsriatsadsat
Pred Psesrson and -. 4. Mccall. A.
ricultural Instructor Of the high
school. hs win tour The county. speak
Ing TO asssablass at the aiRsrsnt
schools.
The Arst meeting VIII - held st
Midland school Aoaday svsniAg. The
following day Mr.. Mssis ana the two
local instructors win talk at The local
schools Tuesday svenins they viii
explain the movement 70 the pupils
and patrons Of the Miller HIN school
house.
The remainder Of the week will b
divided like this:
MISUNDERSTANDING. Pine Grove:
afternoon. Dairy; svsnins. Hide
brand.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

New York and slipped across the bor-
der out Of the United states.
The invading force expects 10 dif-
nculty In capturing 0uaynas. Thsy
expect the federal sasrisoa there.
which has but . small force Of men.
u surrsnAer at ones.
Roberto Peeuisrs. nephew Of ths
governor Of oesosa. STATE. y % BIZ
way 70 washineepn - eeaSes With
SECRETARY oe otate Dsyss - the agest
Of the Soaofa eonstitutioaslistas. Il
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17
.PtoPlE Yov MEET :


J. O. Allen Of chiloauia b here ~
tending to businsss mattsrs.
Dan Van Brimmer and family Of
Merrill are here for . short sojoura
W. II. Truesdale ID here from Red
ding.
Dop Doten 10 here IRON Keno for .
short sojourn.
Edwin H. Wilson. one Of the ln1ian
police. b here from the klamath
Agency for . short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Epstein Of Bonan-
n came In on last nights stage to re-
main In the county ssat.
Mrs.. Edward waksasld and daush.
ter have gone to LoAs Beach. Calf.
whore they VIII visit relatives.
-o-o-e
Jssss Turner returned 70 Klamath
Yalb wednesday from . trip 70 tAs
Turner homestead o. the Uppes Lake.
n. Epstein Of BONANZA u here with
. shipment Of hidss for the outside
MARKET
, Mrs. James ouillitch left Wsdnss-
day for 0an Diego. where she vii ~
maia several weeks With her mother
Charles w. ohesDaa was In Wed.
nssday from the Henley saseh. where
he 10 operating his traction plow.
Indian Agent Watson has returned
To tho Klamath reservation AFTER
spending several days hsrs.
George DuTauit h here from Ian
CELL Valley. attsadins to business
matters.
After q visit Of several weeks With
her son. Dr.. J. v. Gilbert Of this city.
Mrs. Dsl.ooss Left Wednesday for her
home In the Middle West.
Charloa ORlo. vho haa bonn Con,
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

been completed, A list Of the tsach.
ers and their assisansats follow:
r. II. MISREPRESENTATION.
Central selAeea
Miss Nett r. Drew, principal.
Miss Gail Ross. Eighth Grade.
Miss Daisy L. ChssAles. Seventh.
Mis- Augusta Parker. sixth
Miss Hsssi sssley. ma.
Miss Dora Crunp, vouvth.
Miss Mary stewast, Third.
Mis- Claudia O'LAushlia, second.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

Without explanation. About two woeks
ago he received two Or thses lettsss
whose origin are not known. but thsy
seemed 70 disturb him coasidesably.
and he Left soon after. Relatives at
Los Angeles and other plaess have
been notihsd. but 20 fer no eas has
heard from him.
Usually hs would take his slothins
and grips with him when making Q
sudden change. but did not In this n
stance. He 10 thought 70 have had
about go with him.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

SACRAMENTO. Apr1l l7.-oovss-
nor Hiram johnson u fetiesat about
the anti-alisa land Law. bat vhso
pressed aAnlttsd that ''aetioa on the
matter would soon come 70 . hsaa."
The szecutigs aatly refused 70 dis-
cuss what aetion hs win take II the
proposed drastic measure h passed.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

unitse S'reas Service
sACRAAENT0. April 1.-THE DE-
sire on the part Of the lsgislaturs %
railroad through . mass Of appsopria-
ton bills may postpone action In the
senate for several days on the anti
alien land measure.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

nectsd with the local freight once Of
the Southern Pacific. has bssa trans
ferred to Weed.
Frank Booker and wm. stsoubls
were among Wednesdays visitors
here. They came In from their
ranches to attend TO business matters.
-o-o0e
City School supsrintsndset y. n.
Dunbar left Wednesday for . bust
ness trip 70 Red BluR ana oassanso.
TO. He viii - away several dayu.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

10 believed that he will sscsrtain
whether or not the United States Win
recognize the indspsadsoce Of North.
ern Msxico.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17
eQIBllN ~ WwIE ua--MT



problem d In any vay involved. There
10 one thing certain. and that = that
they cannot b assimilatsd into our
population.
The privileged classes Of califor-
nia-thoss ovnins great tracts Of
land ana big employer Of manual
labor--may clanos for cheaper labor.
bat the vast majority Of Californiaas
ars looking forward 70 . great STATE.
vhsrsin . similarity Of population
win make IN snlishtsnsd democracy
- ossibiiity."
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

George DuFault u here from Ian
CELL Valley. attsadins to business
matters.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

After . visit Of several weeks with
her son. Dr.. J. v. Gilbert Of this city.
Mrs. DsILooss Left Wednesday for her
home In the Middle West.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

Indian Agent Watson has returned
To tho Klamath reservation aftss
spending several days hsre.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

FOR sALE-Tifty toas good alfalfa
hay. r. q. Smith Realty Co. i7-u
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17
na stAool AlH MnMls

'con,lnu.d from P.s. !,
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

Charles W. shssnaa was In Wed
nssday from the Henley saaeh. whss'
he IL operating his tsastjoa plow.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

You may M Il h The waat
Columns.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

Mrs. James ouillitch lsft wsdnss
day for Saa Diego. who're she vii n
main several weeks With her mothel
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

Doa Doten 10 here IRON Keno for .
short sojourn.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

n. Epstein Of Bonansa u here with
. shipmsnt Of hidss for the outside
maskee
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1913-04-17

Mrs. Edward waksasld and aaugh-
ter have gone to Loas Beach. Calif..
whore they vill visit relatives.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-10

OF the younger girls.
Sure Pm going to Boston," she
said. ''It's going to be lots of fun"
DO you know the girls there may
striker"
81 should worry and lose my
shape" she said. "We're out for the
fun, and we're going to get good pay
for it,
One of the older girls flushed and
motioned the other girl aside.
Don't talk to him." she said. cit
amt very nice to go there and take
other girls jobs, you know"
well, the company has promised
to look out for us" said the younger
girl.
The reporter asked who was in
charge of the party. A man was
pointed out. The reporter was told
his name was "Mr. Bang"
MIR. Bang?" inquired the reporter,
approaching this person.
Eyes," said Mr.. Bang, what can
do for your"
.About these girls who are going
to Boston" began the reporter.
YOU'RE a reporter" said Mr.. Bang,
with deep suspicion. 81 can't tell you
anything about it"
us the company sending the girls
to Boston," asked the reporter.
why, certainly not" said Mr..
Bang, innocently. Whatever put
that into your head?"
who is sending them?" y
You'll need to talk to Mr.. Larned,
Mr.. ]. R. Larned, the general traffic
manager" said Mr.. Bang. HE
knows all about it."
would you mind giving me your
initials, Mr.. Bang?"
You'll need to talk to Mr. Larned."
The reporter found Mr.. Larned..
And Mr.. Larned was exceedingly
busy. Furthermore he did not know
auvfhino ah0lIf tba 0ir1S who wero IN
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-10

Tic Sl 10. dShCu IhC IOpOi tOi.
"Mr. Hill, Mr.. H. F. Hill, the gen.
eral manager" said Larned. 81 don't
think Mr.. Hill is in just now"
Hill was not in. Furthermore, no
employee of the company seemed to
know when he would he in Which
was strange when you consider that
Hill is the big boss.
Also, none of the Office force knew
anything about the girls, waiting be-
low with their suitcases to be shipped
to Boston.
The reporter went outside and tele-
phoned to the office of the company.
Iwant to get the person in charge
of those girls" he said.
who are your" demanded the
voice at the other end.
"Me?" said the reporter, hoping he
would be forgiven for the lie, ''I'm the
father of one of the girls"
"Oh, just a moment, please" said
the voice, very graciously.
A moment later the reporter was
connected with woman's voice.
"I'm the father of one of these girls
that was called in," he explained. 81
was getting anxious about her. Can
you tell me what has happened to
herr"
why, certainly" said the voice
and it was all honey now-"we may
need to send your girl to Boston.
Operators there are very badly need
ed, and - by the way, what town
is your girl FROM"
Chicago" saidfhe reporter.
"Oh," said the voice, 81 don't know
about HER, then. T monty in charge
of the out-of-town drafts" (
Evidently the Chicago Telephone
Co. had been drafting" girls, much
as the United States army "drafts"
mules. And also, it was evident that
the women in charge of the out-of-
town "draftsn WAS not at all s1lr.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-26

pracv BYRD. Ex-sElERiE iA FiItl-
soN COUNTY, in ACCOUNT
MIRA THE ROAD FUND OF 4 en-
MILE DISTRICT FOR = ltE N9EiAst
1925 Or.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-26

{ ooalIaned e &c -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-26

u. Z, PIgOtt, AssessOf, OslEN'
tation Tax 1912 Collected s $500
e. J.. PiEott, Assessor, Capl
tatiou Tax 1912. DeIsnuucat $500
J. S. Darst, Auditor. Public
1912 .....5..... 1,2D1.Sc
j. s. tarst Auditor. Public
Road Money Refunded. 1881
Del. Lard Sales & REDEEM
1907 ....s g!
Del. IGnd Sales & REDEEM
1902 .......... 4.44
Del. Land Sales & REDEEM.
1910 4 81
Levy for year 1912 .. 4, 91S.96
Interest on Levy 1912 4.ss
Balance due this fund by
Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-21

Happens for Toe. orpheum.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-21
CUTS COMMISSION POWERS
California Court Decision Is Held To
 Have Such Effect

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2O.-In holding today that the order of the State Railroad Commission directing the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company to make physical connections with the Independent Telephone companies in Tehama, Glenn county, was illegal, the State Supreme court in verbal decision conceded to the commission the right of eminent domain and held that the board might make awards without the intervention of a jury. but that payments must be made in advance.
 The effect of this decision will render imperative the part of the public utilities act, which gives the commission the right to regulate sf- fairs of Telephone and Telegraph com panies and force joining of companies for the public good.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-21
NEWELL COMPLETES TOUR OF RECLAMATION
 LANDS IN THE WEST

WASHINGTON, December l9.- tSpeciaD-The director of the Re clamation Service, F. II. Newell, has just returned to Washington after an extended tour of investigation of the big engineering works of the govern. ment in Montana, Washington, Idaho, Oregon. California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.
 With excellent crops and good prices the settlers on our projects are rounding out the year in very cheer ful frame of mind" said MT. Newell
 Bankers and merchants report more real money in circulation than in previous years, old debts are being cancelled and credit is more readily obtained. Paradoxical as it may seem the prosperity Of 1913 has been ac- cempanied by general lowering In land prices. Most land values in the irrigated west were unduly advanced
Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-21
HAS CHECK BUG BAD; REVERTS AFTER FOUR
 YEARS GOOD CONDUCT

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2O.-Charg- ing that be is wanted at San Rafael. Calf. for passing bad check there four years ago. detectives arrested. tonight. John B. Anderson. alias An drews, age 26 of Savannah. Georgia.
 Anderson was taken into custody at a prominent hotel, where he was spending his honeymoon with his bride. to whom he was married last Sunday in Savannah.
 His apprehension on the old charge was caused by his passing an alleged bogus check, for a small amount here, although he was pientifully supplied with money.
 Anderson is alleged to have told the police he had an uncontrollable i'm pulse to play one of his ''old tricks" although for four years he had kept straight and worked himself into responsible position in Savannah.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-12-21

during the past five years until they had reached a point where the west no longer continued to attract the people of moderate means.
 Future development of the agrieul- tural lands of the arid west is to be accomplished by a more intelligent effort to secure settlers who will cul- tiyate the soil rather than speculate on the advance in land prices.
 There is a better appreciation to- day of the real difficulties incident to subduing a desert farm and also of the fact that the west still offers op- portunities to men of moderate means as well as to men without ready mon. ey but of average intelligence and frugality who are willing to work ment projects are relatively few in number and at the present time it would appear that a fairly perman- ent class of settlers are now estab- lished on the farms. There is q marked change also in the attitude of the public toward Government ac- tiyities in reclamation. In former years unfavorable comparisons were draw concerning the cost of Federal work. but in the light of the financial difficulties which have been encount. cred by private enterprises and Of the failure Of many of these to fur nish a dependable water supply, the wisdom of the Governments larger outlay is no longer questioned.
 'The confidence in the future of these irrigated lands is based upon the excellent crop returns for 1913. The average value per acre of pro ducts grown on the new Government farms is almost exactly the same az the average for the products grown on irrigated lands under older sys- tens. There is everywhere in the West urgent request for more rapid extension Of federal activity. and sew eral of the western states have made special sppropriatiSss sor cooperation with the Reclamation Service"