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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06

in the main canal to the Deer Flat
Reservoir throughout the entire month
without experiencing any trouble
from ice or other disturbing features
usually experienced during the winter
season, An average head of 800 sec
ond feet was carried during the month
for reservoir purposes. SOME stock
water was run in neary all portions
of the system at some time during
the month, and in the smaller canals
and laterals considerable trouble was
experienced with ice. Good progress
has been made in filling the Deer Flat
Reserviir and the water surface upon
the last of the month stood consider
ably higher above the sill of the gates
than during any previous season at
that time of the year. The reports
concerning the snow fall in the noun
tains were conflicting, but indicated a
depth of snow not varying materially
from that of average years. Surveys
were started during the month to form
the basis of drainage system in Far
go Basin, in which conditions became
rapidly worse during the past irriga-
ton season, to th- extent that deep
drains are required. Water rental
charges for 1913 were being paid
slowly and it is estimated that prac-
tically all will have paid by the be-
ginning of the irrigation season of
1914. Crop prices remain steady,
with advances in some instances. No
stock sales of any consequence oc-
Cured. The strong winds prevail
ing throughout the winter have occas-
toned considerable trouble through
blowing weeds, and these engaged the
attention of he operating force to a
considerable extent. Very little main
tenance work was undertaken.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
LONG ARRESTED
At LOUISVILLE

The third arrest in the matter of the
American National Bank was made
this week, when J. d. Long was taken
in Louisville, KY. An indictment a
gainst Long was returned by the Fed
eral Grand Jury at the same time as
the Simpsons were indicted, but the
fact has been kept quiet pending his
arrest.
Long was Nashville at the time
he was indicted but went to Louisville
to be operated on for appendicitis.
1t will be some time yet before
Longs health is good enough to per
NIT of his being brought back to Id
aho for arraignment. His sister is
now taking care of him, and the let
ter says she is trying to arrange for
his bond
Long was indicted on one count
with S. d. Simpson, former cashier OF
the bank, and on another count with
both S. d. Simpson and w. G. Simp-
son. Long is alleged to have been a
party to some Of the alleged illegiti
mate operations that caused the in
dictment OF the others.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06

With this allotment we propose to
push construction on the Arrowrock
Reservoir as rapidly as possible con-
sistent with economy. The work on
the dam proper, of course, will be
the principal activity. lAll prelimi-
nary work has been practically COM
pleted and during the year 1914 the
greatest progress will be made on the
placing of concrete into the dam
proper. The carrying on of the
work at the meximum rate during the
year 1914 will enable us to complete
the Arrowrock Dam about one year
earlier than was originally estimated
before construction work was begun,
and if a sufficient amount is allotted
for the work during 1915 it is expected
that we will be able to deliver water
from the reservoir for the season OF
1916. To accomplish this result how
ever, an additiinal allotment must be
secured for the carrying on of this
work for the calendar year 1915. With
the expenditure of the present total
allotment for the Arrowrock reser-
voir it is contemplated that this work
will be about 1874 complete.
Most of the construction work in
the lower part of the Boise Project
has been completed; there will, how
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06

ever, be a considerable amount of
work done during the year in connec-
ton with the installation of additional
structures to serve lands which have
not heretofore been brought under cul-
tivation. The work of Drainage Gin
the Pioneer Irrigation District will be
continue dand Investigations will be
made for the drainage possibilities in
other parts of the project. Some
wasteways and structures in connec-
ton Herewith may have to be con-
structed and funds have been provid-
ed in case these structures become
necessary.
Operation and maintenance will be
carried on on all portions of the pro-
ject and it is expected that approxi-
mately 100000 acres of land will be
under water during the season OF
1914. With the additional funds pro-
vided the operation and maintenance
forces will be increased to properly
serve these lands.
Progress of the Work.
The Reclamation Record for Feb.
ruary gives the following on the con-
dition and progress of the Boise pro-
iect:
The weather during the month was
unusually warm, and water was run
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
EXTENSION IN
time GRANTED
Boise, Idaho, Feb, ". 1914.

Boise, Idaho, Feb. ~, 1914.
To the Press:
There is herewith published copy
of telegram of February 20 from
the Comptroller of this Service, rela-
tive to the postponement of charges
on Reclamation projects, which it is
thought may be of interest;
Washington, d. c., Feb. 20, 1914.
Reclamation,
Boise, Idaho.
The Commission today passed the
following resolution:
That the building charges for all
projects, except Sunnyside, falling
due on March first, April first and
May first and all building charges
which have been postponed to March
first, 1914, under previous orders OF
the Commission be and the same are
hereby postponed until June l, 1914;
that all project Offices be notified by
telegraph to that effect announcing
that all penalties heretofore accrued
under the order of July 2lst are re-
mitted; also stating that this order
is made in anticipation of the early
passage of pending legislation pro-
viding for a complete readjustment
of the items of payment. Give full
publicity. Ryan.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
WEEKLY Review Of
STATE news WITH
OUR COMMENT

The state utilities commission has
denied the Idaho Power & Light Co.
admission to Twin Falls notwith-
standing the fact that the city council
had already granted the company a
franchise. Great indignation is felt
throughout that section over this ac-
ton. For over month the company
has been busy erecting poles and
stringing wire preparatory to entering
Twin Falls. The commission in this
case followed the presidents set in
Fremont county and at Idaho Falls
where competition was eliminated by
similar action. The Kimberly Cali
says there is considerable popular in
dignation over the course of the COM
mission. 1t quotes a Twin Falls bust
ness man as saying: Eve want nat
ural competition, and if we are not
to have it in electric light and power
why have it in anything? With as
much consistency the commission
might bar more than one shoe store,
more than one grocery, etc, in a
community.
1t seems that recently the Great
Shoshone & Twin Falls Co. granted
a reduction in power rates. This in
no wise appeases the people of Twin
Falls. They hold that the rates may
be increased at any time, but whether
this is likely TO happen or not they are
opposed to legalized monopoly. When
the Fremont county case came up
The Tribune pointed out the dangers
of the course the commission had
agreed upon. We stated then that the
people of Idaho, in creating the pu0-
lie utilities commission, had no idea
of investing it with such authority,
and that they would not long permit
it to exercise a power over the state
which might cripple the state at any
time and certainly at all times retard
its development.
Public sentiment will soon be arous-
ed to such an extent as to defeat the
purposes of the commission. The
gravest danger is that this sentiment
will compel the dissolution of a
commission that might otherwise be
Continued on page 80
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
HEAVY lMMIGRA-
ton EXPECTED

The character of the inquiries re-
garding Caldwell and vicinity being
received by the Commercial club
indicates that there will be an unusu-
ally heavy immigration in the near flu
ture.
Mr.. Gibbons is in daily receipt OF
letters from prospective settlers, ask
ing for information on great variety
of subjects. These letters are prompt
ly answered in a painstaking manner
and are accompanied by literature
likely to prove of interest to anyone
thinking of coming TO the newer sec
ton of the country. Mr.. Gibbons is
thoroughly informed regarding Cald-
well and vicinity, and the only won
der is that man after reading one
of his conservative missives should
hesitate about taking the next train to
Caldwell-sometimes they wait for a
whole week.
Following are few of the letters
recently received by the Commercial
club; they are fairly representative.
For obvious reasons the signatures
are not printed.
Sedgwick, KAN expect to locate
in your locality soon and would like
to know more about irrigating cost.
! will bring about 100000 and
would like to buy at least 80 or 100
acres; some place to S miles from
town would suit best.
Lincoln, Neb.-Please send me des-
criptive literature you may have con-
corning your city and vicinity.
Moorpark, Call am thinking OF
going to Idaho this spring and any
literature you may have of Idaho and
Caldwell in particular would be appre-
ciated. 4
Cresion, Mont.-Please send me in
formation and literature relative to op
portunities and natural advantages for
ranching and beef production in your
district.
Decatur, Ill.-Please send me infor-
nation regarding Caldwell and vicin'
ity-crops, price of land, etc.
Union, Neb.-Desire to receive in
formation regarding Caldwell and sur.
rounding country. / want TO live IL
neighborhood before buying and
would like TO get into touch with land
to rent. Have farmed the last 20 years
or more.
Maitland, Mil am going to youI
state in very short time to look NJ
location. Please send me Informal
ton regarding your town and sur
rounding territory. What are The
chances of real estate Investments, e.
Their town or countryI
Gin reply to Mr.. Gibbons answer
the writer Of the foregoing letter stat
ed that he was pleased, but before go
ing to Caldwell would like to know
more about the College of Idaho. HI
stated that he wanted to live in
college town and being an elder in tn,
Presbyterian church, would prefer
Presbyterian college.)
Portland.-Please send me litera
ture and what information you car
respecting your town and the sur
rounding country ! am contemplat
ing seeking a new field Tor invest
(Coninued on page three,)
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
TRADERS DAY WAS
GREAT SUCCESS

Something over 5000 people hocked
to the big monthly Traders Day sale
of the Caldwell Traders association
in this city Monday. The bidding
was spirited and kept MessrS. Dick
ems & Miller busy all day long Buy
ers were here from all directions,
Boise, Nampa, Kuna, Emmett, Pay
cite, Horseshoe Bend and Silver City.
Early in the afternoon it became
evident that but a portion of the
goods offered for sale could be
reached and it was determined that
the balance should be offered Satur-
day. More than $4,000 was melted
in sales, and while not the largest by
any means in money results, the sale
was ose of the best yet held.
The goods sold comprised nearly
everything used on the farm. Horses,
cattle, hogs, farming implements,
household effects, grain, potatoes,
poultry-any and everything that the
farmer needs was on hand and briught
excellent prices.
The Traders Day sales have proven
exceptionally popular. In the last
year the sales have more than doubled
with the result that the Caldwell sale
is now one of the largest monthly
sales of this character in the whole
country. TIE association lately con,
siderably increased their plant, bu
find themselves cramped for room by
the rapidly increasing volume OF the
business.
Quite a large assortment OF farm
ing implements, furniture, stock anC
poultry are to be offered for sail
Saturday, as we'll as a very complete
assortment of household goods. TIL,
management if the association is yer,
much encouraged with the bushes
done.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
union STOCK YARD
SALES AMOUNT
TO-$65,OOO.OO

The March sale OF the Union
stock Yards proved the largest sale
ever conducted in the city. BUYERS
from all parts OF the country were
on hand and bid freely consderinp
the state of the market.
More than $65,0OO.OO worth Of
horses were sold. the quality beinp
better than at any previous sale
The average price was around $l72 81
per head.
ID. G. Ruby, president and mana
ger ct the company, was very much
gratihed at the success OF the sale.
The organization of the big sale
was thorough and everything moved
smoothly from start to finish.
The. sale opened Tuesday and
started with some spirited bidding
that augered well for success. All
day the buyers kept coming in and
the day closed with the largest first
days sale in the history OF the stock
yards. Wednesday was a repetition
of the first day and Thursday proved
to be nearly as large. Among the
buyers staying through the whole
sale were noticed A. l.. Clapp Of
Denver, who bought several loads;
II. F. Shipley of Bozeman, Mont.
three loads; Otto Albert OF
Iowa, heavy buyer; L. A. Stauf-
Ter OF Winnemucca; A. B. Hall of
Parma and Smeed Bros. of Caldwell,
who bought something over 100 head.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
BAXTER HALL.

Last Saturday at the residence OF
Rev. B. S. Waggener of this city oc-
Cured the wedding of Miss Elva Bax-
ter and Raymond G. Hall, both of
Roswell.
Mr.. Hall is a grandson of Rev. Mr..
Waggener, who performed the cere-
mohy, and is one of the best known
and most respected of the young men
of the community. The bride is one
Of the most popular of the young la
dies of Roswell, which means much
more than the casual mention might
infer, unless one is well acquainted
with Roswell.
Most interesting is the fact that
Mr.. Waggener performed the mar
riage ceremony between the father
and mother of Mr. Hall just 30 years
ago.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
MR.. DAVIS BUYS SOME
LADY DUCKS AT SALE

Monday at the Traders Day sale
George Davis being DESTROYS of ducks
in the feminine gender timidly APP
preached one of the horny-handed
Sons of Toll and made known his
warming. Overcome by the surging
desire of the young poultryman the
rancher Immediately repaired to his
wagon. Here he found naught but
brakes. Fearing the result OF a dis
appointment on the young man the
rancher carefully curtailed the some
what luxurious tail feathers OF the
brakes with a pair of shears and call
ed them ducks. Mr.. Davis departed
full of JOY and hope.
Mr.. Davis is still wondering why
in Sam Hill the COMPOUNDED ducks
won't lay some eggs.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
u. S. Government viii
Expend So, 600, 900
AllOtments Have Been Made for Completion OF
Work = Outline of PlansI of the
Reclamation Officials

The United States Reclamation
Service will expend $3,6OO,057.35 on
the Boise government irrigation pro-
ject during the year 1914 according
to the present plans of the Service.
There is at present in the allotment
for this project $1732, 4O8.27 and an
additional allotment Of $780,, 649.08
has been approved.
The following letter firm Project
Manager George H. Bliss and Chief
Engineer F. f. Weymiuth gives con-
siderable informatiin as to the plans
of the Reclamation Service for this
year. The letter follows:
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
COMMERCIAL CLUB BALL
TO TAKE PLACE MARCH II
Splendid Program has been Prepared
For the Occasion

Splendid Program has been Prepared
For the Occasion.
The entertainment committee hay
ing charge of the Commercial club ball
and entertainment has prepared a
splendid program. Those who do not
care to dance will be entertained in
other ways. A musical program will
precede the dance. The committee in
charge has prepared the following an
nouncement for the evening:
Promptly at 8 o'clock (Song Cy-
cle) by Herman Lohr: "The Little
Sunbonnet:" Madams Beale and Case,
Messrs Binford and Westrope.
little Print Bonnet" soprano
Solo).
Duet: Contralto and Tenor.
4-"Little Molly Mary" baritone
Solo).
s.E"A Lady Came to Our Town"
Quartet.
6.-"somewhere Town" (Tenor
Solo and Quartet.
1.-THE Rose and the Nightingale
Duet: Soprano and Baritone).
8-tIf l Had a Dolly" (Contralto
SoIo).
$50 Glad of My Heart" GUAR
tet).
10.-Reading-Helen Case.
Dancing will begin at nine o'clock.
All of the dances from the old
time square dance to the present day
Tango" will be programmed.
Music by Fiske Orchestra.
Cards and card tables will be pro-
vided for those wishing to play "The
Game"
Tickets for gentlemen, $l.00.
The evening is free to the ladies
ind they are cordially invited.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06

Boise, Idaho, March g.. 1914
The Payette- Boise Water Users Assn.
Caldwell, Idaho.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with instructions
from the Washington office | wish to
give you the following information in
reference TO the work planned for
the calendar year 1914 on the Boise
Project. The following table shows
the amount of funds by principal fea-
lures which have been allotted to the
Boise Project for the year 1914, to-
gether with the total allotment on
each feature to date:
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
C. o. ADAMS GIVEN SUR
PRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY

c. o. Adams was surprised Monday
evening by a number of his friends
gathering for stag party, the occa-
sion being his birthday. Mr.. Adams
maintains a coy silence regarding just
which birthday it was, but says he Is
sure it was the very best one he ever
had. - a&l
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
NEXT NUMBER LECTURE
COURSE MARCH 10TH

Patrons of the Lecture course are
asked to keep in mind that on March
10 the famous WeatherwaN Male
Quartet will appear.
This is the last number this year
and will probably be one OF the most
attractive entertainments given.
Watch the Huree Bulletin boards
for next years course.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
IDAHO TITLE & TRUST
BRINGING IN SETTLERS

Yesterday four more families ar
rived under the auspices of the Idaho
Title & Trust Co. and were met at
the train by S. Silen of that company.
The newcomers have bought land
from the company at Homedale and
will at once proceed to that place
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
PRESIDENT WILSON
APPROVES NEW BILL

President Woodrow Wilson
Tuesday gave his approval to the
proposed bill giving entrymen on
government reclamation projects
~ years instead of 10 in which to
pay for water. The action of the
president insures the passage of
the 20-year bill.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
Items
Distribution Unit

Distribution Unit
Administrative expense
Investigations, surveys, water sup
ply, ETC.. ...................... .,............
Diversion Dam in Boise River 80 ........
Main South Side Canal ..~...............
Storage-Deer tlat Reservoir ................
Canal and lateral system from Main
Canal .,,.......... .,.............=
Canal and lateral system from Deer
Flat Reservoir
Drainage from Deer Flat Reservoir ......,..
Office building at Boise ......,.... ......,.
Penitentary canal North Side) ............
lrrgable lands, farm units, etc. ............
Telephone system ....,...,.. .....s.,..,..
Miscellaneous drainage ...................
Purchase of power rights, Boise river .,....
Operation and maintenance (building) .......
Grand Total
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
DELINQUENT TAX MONEY
IS COMING IN FAST

During the month Of January
delinquent taxes to the amount of
$l3,036.56 were paid. The penal
ties on these delinquent taxes
amounted to $755.05, and the in
terest to $8005. The taxes which
went delinquent this year
amounted to about $70,O00,00.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-06
Allotment

Total
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-04-17

Editor of Macon Beacon:
Enclosed find one dollar check as SUBJ
scription to your paper.
When l was nine years old, / moved
to Noxubee county and lived there un-
til was married. My parents and rel
atives died in Noxubee. / have many
relatives living there nova grand
daughter, two great grandchildren and
other relatives living in your town.
My son and grandson married Noxubee
girls. My oldest son joined the Noxu-
bee Rifles and together with other rela-
tives was killed at Gettysburg.
l am ninety-two years old and .as 1
grow older memory takes me back to
my girlhood days spent in Noxubee,
and l long to read your paper; through
lis columns / hear of my relatives and
many good friends. My son takes your
paper, but l want one of my own.
The print is large and I can read it
well. Yours truly,
MRS. ELIZA A. WINDHAM.
Cochrane Ala April I3, 1914
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-04-17
Jas. S. Love Successful Can
didate for Bank Examiner.

The relatives and friends in this coun-
ty were pleased to learn through the
newspapers last week that Mr.. James
Love had been one of the three success
full candidates for state bank examiner,
in the examination held in Hattiesburg:
Under the law all candidates for the
office of state bank examiner are re-
quired to qualify through the test of a
written examination prepared and con-
Quoted by the state bank commission,
at which grade of rs is required. The
grade made by the successful candi-
dates in the examination held last week
were as follows: Love, 95; Harris, 81;
Anderson, 81.
In mentioning the examination the
Hattiesburg Tribune says of Mr.. Love:
James S Love, the newly appointed
state bank examiner from this district,
is 81 years of age, native of Brooks
vile, Mississippi. Most of his business
career has been connected with the
banking business. He was for two
years bookkeeper Of the Merchants &
Farmers Bank, of Macon; spent one
year with the National Bank of Com
merce. this city; organized the First
National Bank of Lumberton, serving
as its cashier for five years and its ac-
tive president for two years before
coming to Hattiesburg, where he en-
gagged for a brief period in the drug
business; returned to the banking busi-
ness as cashier of the Hattiesburg Trust
& Banking Company, October, 1908.
and was elected vice-president Of the
Bank of Hattiesburg at its organiza-
tion as successor to the Hattiesburg
Trust & Banking Company, November,
1918, and holds that position at this
time.
Upon his return today, Mr.. Love re-
ceived congratulations from large
number of friends"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-04-17
BUS CALLS.

BUS CALLS.
All phone calls for Connor's
Bus will hereafter be received
at Dunn's Barber Shop.
Day calls Phone u.
Might calls Phone IA.