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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
READY FOR SAGE HEN
Project
Slick Brothers Construction Co.
Announce Readiness to
Build 1t

E. E. Forshay, engineer of the pro-
posed Sage Hen irrigation project,
yesterday received positive assurance
from James Slick, vice president and
general manager of Slick Brothers
Construction company, that capital
had been secured to finance the Sage
Hen irrigation project and that active
construction work would be started in
very short time and the system com
pleted this year.
The company is now engaged in
building the Crane Greek project. This
will be completed in few weeks, and
then the machinery, equipment and
crew will be transferred to the Sage
Hen project.
James Slick expects to be in En-
NETT the first of next week and with
Mr.. Forshay will make tour of the
proposed system.
The Index some time ago gave a
detailed description of the plans,
which are reprinted below for the
benefit of those interested:
A storage reservoir is to be made
in the Sage Hen basin, 20 miles north
of OLA The site is natural one,
having previously been lake. 1t has
an elevation of 4700 feet and covers
450 acres. In depth it will be 30 feet.
1t is fed by Sage Hen creek, which is
a tributary of Squaw creek, and three
smaller streams, which have a water
shed of Is square miles. A dam SO
feet high will be built, impounding
10000 acre feet of water. The out
let will consist of 24-inch pipe set
in concrete in the base of the dam.
A concrete spilway will be built at
the south end of the dam in order to
carry off flood waters and thus pro-
tect settlers in that vicinity from
damage.
The channels of Sage Hen and
Squaw creeks will be used to con-
duct water from the reservoir to the
point of diversion on Squaw creek,
which will be in the vicinity of the
Sweet Touring mill. From there two
canals will be constructed, one on each
side of Squaw creek, the two canals
aggregating Is miles in length.
The use of Squaw creek and Sage
Hen creek as channels in which to
bring the water down obviates any
danger of trespassing upon or injur-
ing the prior water rights of any set
ler along those streams. On the con-
trary, his supply will be safer, surer
and more abundant.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Big Benefit to Sweet.

The completion of this project will
prove of great benefit to the Sweet
country. The soil and climatic con-
ditions are almost identical with
those of the Emmett country, both
fruit and agricultural products reach
ing the highest state of perfection
and yielding prodigally. The $500
acres which will be reclaimed and wa
tered is all tributary to Sweet and
will increase the trade territory of
that town. More than that, it will
prove to be boon to the entire Squaw
creek valley.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
/. o. o. F. MEMORIAL DAY
Impressive Ceremonies Mark Annual
Remembrance of Deceased Members

Remembrance of Deceased Members.
Sunday was observed as Memorial
Day by Emmettsville lodge of Odd
Fellows and the Rebekah order. At
10 o'clock a joint service was held in
the lodge rooms. The Rebekah cere-
monies were particularly impressive
and beautiful, consisting of the pre-
scribed ritualistic services, in which
eight ladies in white dresses with
black trimmings took part. Each one
announced the name of a deceased
member, the date of death and where
buried, and deposited white rose up
on the altar to the departed ones
memory. Mrs. Newcomer sang a solo.
The services of the Odd Fellows con-
sisted of the reading of the names of
deceased members and short and
earnest address by Finley Monroe.
Following the services the members
of both orders marched to the ceme-
terry, preceded by the Emmett band,
and there covered the graves of de-
ceased Odd Fellows and their rela-
tives with flowers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
FOWLS LIKE THE CLOVER
LEAF WEEVIL
Chickens Craw Killed on Vahl-
berg Farm Contained 12S
Weevils

Ed Vahlberg and Sons, proprietors
of the Pioneer Fruit Farm east of
town, are of the opinion that great
inroads may be made upon the clover
leaf weevil by allowing fowls to run
at large in the alfalfa and clover
fields. The Vahlbergs tell the story
in the following communication:
Poultry raising by the Emmett
farmers for the eradication of the
clover leaf weevil has been proved a
success by the Pioneer Fruit Farm.
"While Charlie Vahlberg was cutt-
ing hay Wednesday, he accidentally
cut the legs off small chicken, which
weighed less than a pound. The
chickens head was at once chopped
off and when the craw was opened it
was found to contain 128 weevils and
5 grown beetles. In addition, the
craw had in it 25 worms and grubs of
various kinds, which is a great num-
Der of insects for so small a chicken"
This experience of the Vahlbergs
offers food for thought in fighting this
new pest. Get out your pencil and
do a little figuring. There are very
few farmers who have less than 80
chickens. Supposing each one ate
every day as many weevils as the
small chicken mentioned above. It's
craw contained 158. With that
number as a basis, so chickens
would consume in a day 10000; in a
month 237 1000; is six months, nearly
million and a half. One hundred
chickens would eat million; 500I
chicks, Is million-Oh, Lawd, that's
too many weevils or chickens for one|
farm. But chickens will, as stated
at the outset, make great inroads up-|
on the pest. They seem to like them
and grow fat on them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11

The Keiths suffered their first de-
feat of the season on Tuesday and
the Moose fattened their percentage
by one game. This game, by the way,
was vital to the Moose's chances for
The Index trophy, the $25 cash prize
and the Twilight League champion
ship, for had they lost they would
have been out of the running. There
are seven more games to play, of
which the Keiths play three and the
Moose three If the Moose win all
and the Keiths lose one the two teams
will be tied for the championship and
a post-season game will be necessary
to decide the contest. If the Keiths
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Cost VIII Be Reasonable.

The cost of the works will not be
excessive While the estimates have
not yet been made, the simplicity of
the system, the small amount of ca
nails necessary to be built, all canals
being in earth and running through
land having practically no rock work,
the expense of construction will not
be heavy. No water payments will
be required until three years after
water is delivered. Payments will no
doubt be similar to those of other ir
rigation projects of like character.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Eridav's Game.

The Keiths were victorious over
the Crescents. Lingren for the Cres-
cents pitched winning ball, striking
out nine Keith batters and holding
the hits down to one solitary bingle
by Carter, but his support was lit
tie ragged. Fels struck out six and
only gave three hits. The weather
was too cold for good playing. Score
8 to I.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11

himself out of several tight holes, and
Clyde cutting off nearly every at
tempted steal. Reynolds struck out
seven. For the Keiths, Fels and Car
ter, as usual, were the stars, and
while the strikeouts to Fels' credit
totaled only two, the hits were kept
well scattered. A possible four hits
were made off him-two singles by
Burton and Mcmillan and two doubles
by Eaton. The Keiths harvested four
by Frank and Oren Car
ter and Fred Harrel and a double by
Frank Carter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
John Leichty Injured

John Leichty, the Mesa rancher, is
suffering from painful bruises and a
broken rib as a result of being thrown
from a hay rake while driving along
the road near his farm Tuesday
While crossing bridge over ravine,
one wheel of the rake dropped into
the gulley and John went overheard.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Progressiyes

Delegates were elected as follows:
F. G. Burroughs, T. M. Nichol, Cald-
we'll; S. L. Kennedy, Frank Richards,
W. E. McGee, Nampa; G. F. thinner
man, A. A. Richards, Emmett; V.
D. Hannah, Notus; George Oylear,
Middleton; Martin Luther, B. S. lines,
V. E. Dribble, Payette; Thomas Weir,
New Plymouth; j. M. Royston, Fruit
land; c. R. Robinson, F. ]. Walmsley,
Parma; George Clason, Fargo; Frank
Howard, Roswell.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Ankle Dislocated.

T. B. Hargus, the furniture dealer,
had the misfortune Friday to fall
from step ladder in his store, re-
sulting in his ankle being dislocated
and the ligaments torn therefrom. He
will be laid up for several weeks. c..
D. Bucknum is assisting in the store
during Mr.. Hargus's absence.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Floy Clark Slid Safely to Second.

win all they will have the pennant
cinched. The Moose and Keiths come
together again once more, June 30.
As it is doped that both teams will win
their games with the Crescents and
Stars, the Keith Moose game on that
date will have attached to it consider
able significance and will undoubtedly
be fiercely contested. So the season
bids fair to end in blaze of glory.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Peach Crop Looks Fine

The peach crop this year is certain
ly showing up fine and growers antic-
ipate that Elbertas will be ripe by
the middle of August, almost two
weeks earlier than last year. The
trees are loaded and the output should
be almost double what it was last
year.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
TUESDAYS Game.

A record breaking Twilight crowd
was attracted by the game between
the Moose and the Keiths. The Moose
won, to 1, but it was good fight.
The battle ragged fercely all the way
through. Three times-in the first,
third and fifth innings-the Keiths
had men on third and second, and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Successful Sales Day.

Last Saturday was the occasion of
the most successful sales day ever
held in Emmett. All kinds of prop
erty was sold, including hogs and II
head of dairy cattle. The average
price received for the cattle was $50
per head.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Nampa Here Sunday

Fishers semi-professionals of Nam
pa will be here Sunday for match.
The game will be called at o'clock
in the afternoon. The contest should
be a good one, and will undoubtedly
attract a large crowd.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11

safe hit in either case might have
turned the tide Keithward. But the
Moose fielded like demons, and that
old veteran, Reub Eaton, was just
right, and time after time, with light
ming like speed he chopped off run
ners at first when seconds counted.
Shake and Mcmillan also played bril-
liantly. The Reynolds brothers did
effective battery work, Guy pitching
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Another Jap Baby

A baby boy was born Saturday toI
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Ushio, of the laundry.
DR.. Clark says he knows the name
given to the child, but can't pronounce
it. This is the second Japanese child
born in Emmett.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
The Score Was Big

The Moose team went up against
the Ontario Idaho-Oregon league
team at Ontario yesterday afternoon,
and, listen, the score was % to 5
when the Emmett boys left for home.
1t is reported that the Ontaria bunch
was still running, so there's no tell
ing what the score is by this time.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Democratic Delegates

At meeting of the Canyon county
central committee of the Democratic
party held in Caldwell delegates were
elected as follows; T. A. Walters,
Walter Griffith, D. G. Ruby, c. w.
Whiffen, Caldwell; L. L. Young, O..
J. Langston, NJ. R. Lawson, Nampa;
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11

James Walker of Hanna, Ed Vahl-
berg of North Emmett, Ed Modin of
South Emmett and w. A. Murray of
West Emmett were delegates from
this section to the Socialist conven-
tion Tuesday
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11

C. B. Ross, E. G. Dickerson, Parma;
James B. Newport, Notus; William
Calendar, R. B. Wilson, Emmett; Guy
Calender, R. B. Wilson, Emmett; Guy
Graham, E. P. Bowman, Carl Giesler,
Payette. No resolutions were passed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
A Big Strawberry

H. S. Jenkins has been marketing
some very large strawberries. From
crate sold to John & MCGOWAN yes
terday, Dave MCGOWAN picked out one
that measured 615 inches in circum-
ference. Many of them measured 5
inches.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Notice to Grand Army Men

June Goth is the day set for clean
ing and improving the Grand Army
section of the cemetery. All having
lots are requested to be present and
assist with the work
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
Next Two Games.

Friday, June 12-Crescents VS.. the
Stars.
Tuesday, June 16-Moose VS.. the
Crescents.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
New Potatoes.

w. T. Crouch is the first one to
report new potatoes, his family hav-
ing had the first mess of the season
Tuesday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11

The Post desires to extend their
thanks to the committees and the band
which help to make Decoration Day
a success.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11

Timothy hay 60 cents per cwt. at
Cronk's.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-06-11
We're Defeated Tuesday by the
Moose Team-Sc0re
A to 1.
Standing of Clubs

Keiths and Stars tied one game.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
ENFORCED PROBATION.

While the subject of fire pre-
vention is fresh let it be given
the consideration deserved and
then it Will be easier to avoid
defects when the subject has grown
older and attention TO it more lax. \
good beginning goes far toward MAX
ing good ending. once good order
is established it is more easily MAIN
tanned.
Reduced 10 its simplest terms fire
prevention is nothing more nor less
than avoiding causes that lead 10 the
destruction of property. Placing COM
bustible material where it may be ig-
nited. temporizing with faulty electric
wiring. defective nues. furnaces stoves.
etc. the careless disposition of
matches. the thoughtless tossing about
OF lighted cigarets and cigars and the
dangers 90 spontaneous combustion
are the things 10 be guarded against
Ii should be very simple. but the
statement that out of SIS buildings in
spected in south Bend by the agents of
the state fire marshal. $50 were found
in a defective condition shows that
while IT may be very simple il is the
simple things that are most likely TO
be neglected. There is an unpleasant
suggestion i'm the large number of
defective buildings. one cannot avoid
thinking of what might have happen
ed The worst was entirely possible,
and will continue TO be as long as de-
fective conditions are neglected.
Fortunately the care exercised TO
prevent fires is now 20 be something
more than voluntary. As i'm So many
instances it has become necessary the
law making power has been invoked
TO compel Us 10 protect ourselves.
Hereafter property owners and occu-
pants must keep their premises free
from fire causes or pay the penalty.
They viii not be permitted to encOur-
age the destruction OF their own prop
crty or 10 endangvr chat OF others.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
~ UNAMERCAN PRECEDENT.

For some inscrutable reason or pur-
pose the income tax law places the
income taxpayer in the privileged
class. The size Of his income and the
amount OF tax paid are carefully con-
ceaIed and revenue officers are for
hidden under heavy penalty to reveal
information relating thereto.
We say for some inscrutable reason
or purpose this is done. We do not
say for some Interior motive, though
that might easily re suspected were
one disposed 10 be captious. The rea-
son or purpose is obscure because the
innovation OF secrecy in matters re-
latirg to taxation is contrary TO prece-
dent and practice in the United States,
where government is supposed to be
conducted on the cooperative plan, and
everybody is entitled to know what is
going on.
Any person may examine the rec
ords Of assessments on real estate. inn
provements and personal property for
taxation and ascertain the liability of
any individual or corporation to the
state. If taxes are permitted TO be-
come delinquent the amount and name
OF the delinquent taxpayer are pub
lished. not ruthlessly or vindictively,
but on the theory that the public has
right TO know who are the defaulters
and the amount Of their default. No
prohibition is placed upon the giving
out of information.
The principle of taxation is that
values shall pay a certain tribute TO the
state. IL originated in the necessity
for providing revenue to pay the ex-
pense OF the operation OF government.
An income is as simply and truly
alue as a house and lot or a horse or
a security. The possession Of each
and all is due 10 the same cause, ser
vice. There can be no difference ex-
cept an artifcially constructed one.
That is what the income tax law
has done, il has set up a theoretical
distinction which does not exist in fact.
It has recognized that instinct of self
preservation which prompts the pos
SCISSOR of large means and resources to
protect his circumstances from pub
licity While there is no offense in the
honest possession OF large means and
resources more than a general knowl-
edge OF them is betrayed with reluct-
ance
in this attitude the man with tax
able income is protected by the law.
The few hundred thousands are select
cd from the millions for the enjoy
ment of a special privilege. against
which all the important legislation of
the past year. except the clause in the
income tax law referred to. has been
aimed. The exemption of income tax
payers from publicity violates prece-
dent and practice in tax regulation, it
is unusual and unamerican.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
WELD RECEIVED

The city will be glad to see the
redlight district vanish. 1t has at
tracted the scum of Chicago and in
a region of freedom become notOri-
Gus. OF recent days it took unto It
self greater liberty than in past
times and began to overflow its linn
its. The number of its inhabitants
was startling and the size of the evil
that it did would be appalling if the
truth could be known.
This city is getting in line with the
rising tide of public sentiment. In
city after city the district of restrict
ed vice is being closed up. The eras-
ing of the district at the national
capital. brought about through bill
that passed congress and went to the
president for his signature, Is the
highest point the cleanup movement
has touched
The county wide demand for the
abolition of legaliZed vice is well sup
ported by conditions. The redllght
district is a well advertised and con-
slant attraction to men and women.
The white slave investigators OF the
government point out that the district
is a constant breeder of vice, an inYi-
tation to the man and an easy way
out for the woman.
Closing of the district will plnch
some toes The assurance OF the
chief of police that il is to stay closed
has a welcome sound The fast and
loose policy of the past has been
worse than the wide open plan
Gary Tribune.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07


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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07

Douglas Best is middle aged man
who lives in Mt. Vernon and has bust
ness in New York. Two months ago
his wife left him, taking with her their
tive-year-old son. most of her per-
sOnal possessions and $3.50. Before
she left she tore up all the photo
graphs of herself, so that when Doug
las went to the newspapers to ask for
their aid after the police had failed to
locate her, he could give only a verbal
description.
We mention these details because.
though Douglas says he can't imagine
why she should want to get away from
a happy home, they indicate that she
must not have thought it as happy as
he. And a chance remark of his
maybe lets light upon the cause of
her fight.
Il never got home at night until
midnight" he said, land L went to
work again soon after 1 got up, at s
o'clock in the morning"
In this day of feminist questioning
of OLD customs. of revolt. indeed.
against inherited lettering of women's
freedom, think what must have been
the strain on the affections of a wife
and mother to whom marriage, as in
this case. was only a meal ticket, paid
for by Imprisonment.
Think of the rottenness of any bust
ness which made dollar chasing a To-
hour concern of each day, while home
meant only a place 10 go when all
other places had closed.
We don't know enough about the
circumstances of this case to venture
dogmatic advice. But we hope wife
stays away until Douglas learns TO ap-
preCiate her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-07
Twenty Years Ago
Reminders From the Columns
of The Daily Times.

An increase of $4,000 in real es-
tate transfers and many fine residence
improvements started accepted as har-
bingers of spring.
j.. ID. Harmon died in Mishawaka.
Surveyors were going over the route
of the proposed Three l railroad.
The Christian EndeavOr union held
a meeting for the discussion OF Chris
tan Endeavor work.
Notice was received of honorable
mention for the class work of St.
Mary's academy at the worlds fair.
Real estate transfers for the first
two months of 1924 aggregated $780,
4S479.
Frank II. Goetz Of Pullman. H..
opened an uph1lstering shop in the
basement OF Ma jewelry store.
The repubica met at headquar-
tiers over the South Bend National
banl; and selected delegates TO the
state convention. Speeches were made
by Jerry Hudebrand, +. +. Lambert.
Capt. A. II. Burns. G. 3. Stephenson
and Aaron Jones.
Policeman Joseph Haley was seri-
ously i'll.
Harry Lundy was again doing eff
cient service at Rose * Ellsworth's.
Charles X. WOOlman returned from
a trip To California.