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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-15
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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-15
ATTACKS ATTORNEYS
Official OF Salmon Water Company
After Legal Advisers.

In statement issued late this week
G. M. Hall, general manager of the
Land and Water company, scores the
advice the settlers have received from
their attorneys with respect to pro-
testing the proof the company recent
ly submitted on completion of works
for the diversion of 1000 second feet
from the Salmon River, and accuses
them with the desire of doing nothing
but stir up trouble.
These sweeping charges arise from
the filing Of over hundred affidavits
by farmers and land owners on the
tract, testifying to the fact that the
works are not complete for the rea-
sons that there are excessive losses IN
the reservoir, check basin and main
canals, that the canals have not suf-
ficient carrying capacity for the 1884,
600 acres mentioned in the company's
proof. and that they should not be
regarded as complete when the sup
ply of water is totally inadequate for
the irrigation of the amount of land
In petition to the state engineer
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the settlers further request that the
state ascertain by actual tests wheth-
er the system was capable of diverting
that amount of water.
Mr.. Hall insists that the settlers
should have waived any protests in
this matter, claiming that such pro-
tests in the matter, if instrumental in
having the state engineer reject the
company's proof, would jeopardize the
company's case against the Utah Con-
struction company, wherein the COM
pany seeks to prevent the people of
the Upper Salmon from diverting wat
er for the irrigation OF their project.
In this manner, Mr.. Hall intimates,
the settlers have been striking at their
own best interests, his statement car
rying with 1t the idea that the settlers
are merely assisting the Utah Com
truction company to deprive them of
their water. m
The Herald's readers will be inter-
ested to know, in this connection, that
prior to the making public Of Mr..
Halls statement, c. o. Longley, lead
ing counsel for the settlers associa-
ton, conferred with the officer in
charge of the state engineers office
in regard to this very matter Relative
to his talk with this gentleman, Mr..
Longley, advised The Herald Thurs
day.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-15

1t gave the state engineers office
the assurance that we did not want,
by our protests, to raise any question
as to the priority Of the water right,
that we simply desired to have the
engineer for the state make such an
investigation Of the works Of diversion
as would satisfy that official or rather
enable him to make an intelligent re-
port to the Land Board upon the facts.
He indicated that under the circum-
stances he would not require the COM
pany to turn 1000 second feet of wat
er into the system, but that he would
make thorough investigation of the
reservoir, canals and especially the
check basin, limiting his report to such
work and not including any report up
ON the capacity OF the system to con-
vey the water claimed in the notice.
This is all we can desire under the
circumstances.
Mr.. Halls comment on the action
of the settlers follows:
That the people under an irriga-
ton project would take such an action
Is unusual and 1t Is not probable that
the settlers on the Salmon tract in
tended to SO do, or that they under
stood that the affidavits signed by
them would be used in such manner
or that such would be their effect.
1T can hardly be considered prob
able that those who procured these at
fidavits are In the employ OF the Twin
Falls company who have filings on
Shoshone creek or of the Utah Con-
struction company. who have filings
on the Upper Salmon river in Nevada,
both of whom are trying to establish
rights against the filings made for
use on the Salmon project.
This is IN extreme view. However,
it can be fairly said that there are
some settlers On this project who in
their mad course Of opposition to ev-
erything done or proposed by the
Water cmpany, would not stop at in
juring their neighbors or themselves
II by SO doing they thought the COM
pany might be injured.
1T really looks as If the people on
the tract who desire to here make
their homes. who desire to see the
community prosper and who wish to
see settlement of controversies as
to the water supply, should see to 1t
that they are not misled by bad adj
visors, who are not working to accom-
plish anything. but the stirring up of
trouble.
THAT the very large majority of set
tiers were misinformed when they
signed these affidavits, there can be
no doubt.
THE conditions were favorable for
such & trick to be turned, for the rea-
son that notice had been given that
the state land board had directed the
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though the water company, as long
ago as 1911. had asked for this examin-
alton and the land board had di-
rected the state engineer to make it
and report, but for some reason it
was not done.
That any serious injury will result
from the filing of these protests is
not probable, as the law contemplates
protests may only be made by inter-
ests having other water filings or per-
mits on the same stream"
The Herald Is advised further by A.
3. Robinson, formerly state engineer,
that the water company obtained a
certificate from the state during his
administration of that office which Is
amply sufficient to protect the rights
of the local company as against those
of other claimants.
Another matter ON which Mr. Hall
is evidently misinformed, is in regard
to his letter published in The Herald
last week, in which he states that
"at meeting of the state board of
land commissioners held on November
28th, an order was made directing the
state engineer to examine the Sal
mon River projects for the purpose of
determining whether or not the con-
struction work called for under the
contract with the state has been done;
1t being understood that the question
of water supply is not involved in
this examination"
Upon inquiry N. Jenness, register Of
the land board, advises that there is no
| minute entry of any such action and
that as far as he is advised, no mem
Der of the board authorized the pub
lication Of the Hall letter, or that the
board, individually or collectively had
agreed that notice should be given
along the lines of the Hall letter Fur
Their than this, he advised that in his
opinion, no hearing would be had up
| on the question involved until after
the first of the year, and that all con-
| cemed would be given due notice by
some affirmative act of the board pri-
or to the time of such hearing.
| Attorney General Peterson confirms
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given that |, Frank
Dolan, having been convicted of the
crime of grand larceny, in the district
court of the Fourth judicial district
In and for the county of Twin Falls,
state Of Idaho, and sentenced to the
state penitentiary for term OF not
less than one year nor more than
fourteen years, will make application
to the Honorable State Board of Par
done at their next regular meeting
after the legal publication Of this
notice, for an absolute pardon.
Signed,
FRANK DOLAN,
P. 0. Box IS, Boise, Idaho.
Nov 81 Dec 4-11-18.
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N. Jenness' statements. Hollister
Harn1d
COMPETITION-DO YOU WANT TIT

Until The Jensen Creamery Co.
opened plant DIN Twin Falls did you
ever receive premium of one per
cent per pound on butter fat in rich
cream? We're you able to get cash
for your cream? Did you have per-
manent cash market for poultry and
eggs? Is competition of this sort
worth anything to you?
ADV. FRED S. HALE. Manager.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-15
A BLOW TO HIGH COST OF SHAV-
ING

On and after December first, the
price Of shaves in this shop will be re-
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will be five cents extra.
PERRINE BARBER SHOP,
ADV. Basement of the Perrine Hotel
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-15
Why Pay RentY

80 acres OF good land in brush six
miles out, school one mile, sides fenc-
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terms. E. B. Ripley, Filler, Idaho
Sept. rs tt.
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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-15
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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-15
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If You Haven't Made Your Holiday Pur


Christmas spirit good cheer abns in the store v Der You
added feeling
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

was drawn up fifty yards from the
hospital and all the carriages and
trucks were Uttered deep in straw.
The very worst cases were laid full
length on the floors Of the trucks. As
they came out on stretChers several Of
them were holding the shands of the
ladies OF France who had been nurs-
ing them. Those who could IotJer
along were also supported by having
their arms around the neCks Of French
railway employees or volunteers. and
sometimes again Of the nurses.
One young fellow kept a wistful
watch at the window. and suddenly his
face lighted up. and he beCkoned me TO
come near. That little lady in black
with the white coif-I want To see her"
I fetched her. a buNom damsel who
came up laughing and jumped into the
carriage. She could not speak a word
Of German. but kept shaking hands
and pattinE the occupants on the head
with little interjectIons OF ITEMS items!
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believe that you will not II you will
give me a fair hearing. From the sole
Of my feet to the crown Of my head
am a self made man.
From nine to twenty-seven ] earned
by living in all sorts Of manual labor.
! by the sweat OF my brow. ! am one of
the common people. I know their
trials, their hardships their needs.
their hopes, their aspiration While
at the University of Minnesota rep
resented that institution in oratory
three successive times and have the
distinction of being the first man from
the state Of Minnesota who has ever
won the northern oratoriCal, thereby
defeating the presentatives of seven
other great institutions
Il have been intrusted by the Repub-
lican state central committee and by
the national committee to speak for
candidates and discuss politics upon
the stump throughout this and other
states. AS an offset to my blindness
offer my speaking ability, for a con-
gressman that can't speak is like a
knife without a blade, a hammer with
out head. lie might be able to put in
a few thumb tacks, but there are
spikes to be driven.
Edison, the greatest inventor Of this
or any age. is great because he was
able to concentrate his mind. And he
was able to do this because he was
deaf. Beethoven composed his great
est symphony after he was totally
deaf. The late Joseph Pulitzer, one Of
the greatest editors and newspaper
owners, starting as a poor boy, attain
ed distinction while totally blind. Will
Lam Scanlin, the manager OF one of the
greatest charitable institutions in the
world, the Light House. in New York.
Is blind. The former postmaster gem
eral Of England was blind. DIR. Bah
cock Of Chicago. the great heart spe-
cialist, is blind. Judge Brown, former
assistant attorney general Of New
York. is blind.
"One Of the most able brains in the
United States senate today. Thomas =.
Gore of Oklahoma, is blind. He is
serving his second term and was the
other day renominated by a vote Of
over to l for the same position.
What man has done is a guide to
what he may do. And even though
blind, a mans a man for a that
MY only ueslrer my only interest, my
only ambition in going to congress is
to serve you so well that you will re-
turn me to that seat two years hence.
II you will trust me with the repre-
sentation Of our district l. believe can
discern the right side of any question
that may arise as we'll as if had my
sight. My hearing is excellent, my edu-'
cation is Of art, Of toll and Of men. and
il there is any argument in my speak,
ing ability, together with eficiency and
honesty Of purpose, trust you will feel
that have the necessary qualifications
to warrant you giving me your vote,
but if you do not feel that you can con-
scientiously support me my. life has
been so full Of adversely that I shall
know how to bear the disappointment"
WALTON WILLIAMS.
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wounded who had been abandoned by
the Germans in their retreat There
were many trains of wounded before
and the necessary arrangements were
made as usual. but when this convoy
arrived even the most hardened had to
summon all their fortitude to the task
of empting the carriages.
When a man has broken leg OF arm
or a bullet through his lungs the skilled
ambulance staff soon has him COM
fortably packed. but here were human
vestiges, so mangled that it was diffi-
cult TO find place to touch them with
out screams or means. An insufferable
Charnel house smell pervaded the whole
night air. for most of the wounded had
lain four days and nights where they
had fallen before being picked up and
had not yet had their wounds exam
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

NHOMAS .. SCHALL, blind
lawyer, enjoys the distinction
Of being the first representa-
II tive elected TO congress from
the newly created Tenth Minnesota
district Mr.. Schau is a Progressive,
and the territory of the new district is
said to be normally Republican by TO-
600. He went into the campaign the
first week alone. II ended with him
almost exhausted and discouraged.
His wife then put her neck in the
political yoke. She sat at the wheel
Of his automobile and guided his steps.
She prepared his meals. She attended
smokers and dinners with him. Whe--
ever he went his wife was by his side.
The result was told in a fattering plu-
rality And Mrs. SChall mOdestly tried
to disclaim credit for her share in the
success. but her husband insists:
Through her / must see the world.
She is the light of my life"
Mrs. SChall was the political and per-
sonaI guide Of her husband in the cam
paign. She will go TO Washington with
her husband as his private secretary.
II am sure Mr.. SChall will make a
great success in congress" said Mrs
SchaH. His speaking ability and con-
vincing arguments will win him pres
tige. sympathy for his blindness won
him respectful attention in the cam
paign, but it was his convincing Oratory
I that got votes.
"I know his oratory is fascinating
because'-the little woman hesitated
and blushed and then added. because
it won me"
Mr.. SChall while studying at the Uni
versity Of Minnesota won the northern
oratcrical contest, securing honors for
Minnesota for the first time against
seven other states. but his oratory won
him more than honor. 1t won him the
admiration of Margaret Huntley. a
Minneapolis girl, then in her Junior col
lege year. Next day they were intro
duced. and two years later they were
married. and they have been married
twelve years He is thirty-seven. and
she is thirty-five.
Seven years ago. while lighting
cigar with an electric lighter, Mr.. Schall
received a shock that destroyed his
eyesight Then the wife had to become
his eyes. She went into his law office,
read his books to him, wrote his letters
and guided his physical as well as his
mental footsteps.
In an open letter during the cam
paign Mr.. Schall said:
, From twenty-seven to thirty I prac-
Nticed law with marked success. From
thirty to thirty-seven l have been in
total darkness. 1 have demonstrated
that can still take care Of the interests
OF my clients against the best legal
minds Of this or any other state. The
hearts the source of power. Men are
great as their hearts are great, as their
priVauons. their trials. their patience,
their experience in suffering are great
Not in reveling palaces nor pillared
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En- VOLTA de bons enfants! Bon voy-
age" etc. and they would hardly let
her leave. One who ought to have gone
because he was not very badly hit hid
himself in a pantry till the train had
started and could not conceal his de-
light at being left.
The original order was that every
body was to be shifted, but the nurses
absolutely refused 20 allow many OF
their charges to be moved. They
never ought to have been brought
here, and the least that can be done is
10 let them die in peace" said one
This woman had charge Of a wretchec
patient with a broken spine amonI
others. There were twelve cases oi
loCkIaw. which appears to be almost
confined TO the German wounded by
French fire. u was terrible to hear .
man call for the doctor and say that
his jaws and whole head were grow
ing stiff" They were probably tha
last words he would be able to speak.
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ined by a physician, much less dressed.
Under the burning sun and myriad
flies and under later rains they had
been left to suffer the torture Of pain
and hunger and thirst until IL was
marvel they still breathed. 1t was 3
o'clock in the morning before they
could be disposed OF in the hospitals.
Even twenty-four hours later not all
Of them had had a first dressing. 1t
was the Germans who were in far the
worst case for the French fire seems
much more destructive than the Ger
man. and when it does not kill in
stantly its ravages are horrible.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

been transferred from Dieppe TO Hayre
to make room had attempted to mu-
tiny because they wished to return TO
Dieppe, where they had made friends
ana actually had to be threatened with
fixed bayOnets Though official Sc
CreCy" had been observed. the whole
town in some mysterious fashion gath
cred round the hospital to sea the
evacuation. but were kept at a distance
of a hundred yards by a Gordon OF
Eendarmcrie to avoid demonstrations.
Women and the Wounded.
The train that was TO take them on
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Congressman Sees Through Wife's Eyes "

halls are the deepest emotions felt,
grandest conceptions born or most vital
truths discovered. But from Sinai's
slopes. from the feIon cell at Bedford,
from the chamber of blindness in Lon
don have come the inspirations that
have blessed mankind.
To the blind man work is his pleas
ure. He lives through his mind, and,
like the used key, il must grow bright
er. All his other senses are sharpened,
and through concentration. all other
things being equal. he must excel True.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

After four days It was decided to
shift these men again. such OF them as
could be moved. The reason seemed
extraordinary. for the authorities fear
ed a mutiny and had no troops 10 guard
them properly.
That these poor wrecks should ever
dream OF rising appeared a fantastic
idea, but some OF them were moruse
and half mad. and one or two, es-
peCially a suIIen young officer. declared
that they would not remain quietly in
hospital. II must be an effect Of war
fever that comes upon the manned. for
a batch OF French wounded who had
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age. whose principal object is the rep
resentation of their country and their
district. Here the blind man would eX-
eel For his interests are ConCcntrat-
ed. while those of the seeing men are
diffused by the passing show because
Of the very fact that he can see. The
minds that have accomplished the most
in this world have been most capable
Of concentration. The blind mans in
terest in the glitter and show of things
is gone. His pleasure and recreations
are narrowed down to the product OF
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
AME
4A~
Round the holy Christmas tree

Round the holy Christmas tree
Make US children, too, again.
Eyes that are loves deathIess shrine
Where our hOlieSt prayers arise,
BIest and blessing, dear, divine
Little children's happy eyes,
In your light the dark years change,
From your light all foul things flee,
And all sweet hopes soar and rauge
Round the Christ ChiId's Christmas
tree. New York Sur.
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Photos by American Press Association.
BY JOHN J. BREEN.

Y Y OMECOMING tourists and
every mail bring thrilling
stories of the wounded in
Il Il the great European war and
OF the heroic efforts made to alleviate
the tremendous suffering. Never was
the Red Cross and other humanitarian
movements so taxed. Those who have
been witnesses of the return Of trains
bearing soldiers who have been MANNED
in battle have only the faintest idea of
the horrors of war is the declaration
OF one correspondent.
One example will suffice to point this
truth. this correspondent declares.
Several days ago the hospital corps
and volunteers were notified that a con-
voy was expected toward midnight,
bringing the French and German
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

Lights old chambers Of the dead.
All bright shapes of memory.
All glad dreams of youth and low.
Meet about the Christmas tree
Underneath the mystic dove.
Time and fate are babbling words,
Vain vibrations Of the tongue,
Since the song Gods singing birds
Der the Babe of Bethlehem sung.
Child of death that WIS to be,
Child Of love and life with men
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Photo by American Press Association.

Photo by American Press Association
N his mothers sacred eyes,
L Lit from Gods own altar place.
Earth grows heaven, and gray time dies
ln the Infants smiling face.
From the shroud Of withered years
Love and hope come young again,
And the heart awakened hears
Songs that make the life of men.
Childreu's lightsome laughter rings;
Dull, waste places hear their tread,
And the glesm of gracious wings
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

he doesn't make as good a politician,
but he ought to make a better repre-
sentative of the people in congress
For the blind man can't go about CALI
ing you all by name, Pete and Jim and
Jack. slapping you on the back and ad-
vising you to get busy and urge your
friends TO vote for him. but he can in
the committee room or on the floor of
congress advocate your cause, which
is far more, essential to your welfare.
The day of gum shoeing is passed.
We want men Of heart, brain and cour-
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

his brain. His wants physically are
few. Money to the blind man, outside
Of the actual comforts Of life, is use
less. His great desire is to win the
praise Of the seeing world, his only am
bition to serve mankind and leave a
name that his children may honor"
In another open letter during the
campaign Mr.. Schall said:
My opponents continually urge that
my blindness is serious handicap TO
my representing the Tenth district in
congress. ! do not agree with them.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20

D. SCHALL. blind
lawyer. enjoys the distinction
of being the first representa-
u tive elected TO congress from