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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
COMING.

TEMPERANCE COMING.
In her stirring address before the
National w. C. T. U. convention at
Asbury Park, N. j., and later speaking
before the house judiciary committee
in Washington. Mrs. Mary Harris Ar
NOR, the Georgia cyclone" gave some
of the reasons why we may look for a
"~saloonless nation in 1920" We
quote:
II believe that Jesus Christ meant
what he said and said what he meant
when he declared, All power is given
unto me in heaven and in earth and
believe that the God who made the
sun stand still on Gideon, and the
moon on Ajalon, at the cry of his
fighting, praying, believing servant,
Joshua, is perfectly able to smash the
liquor traffic into everlasting smither-
Gems, whenever we get ready.
1.-The old order changes, giving
place to new, and God fulflls himself
in many ways He has promised the
destruction of the liquor traffic in these
words, Every tree that bringeth not
forth good fruit is hewn down n
cast into the fire. Certainly no mar
would say that the liquor traffic brings
forth good fruit; hence the liquor
traffic must go.
"One of the ways In which o Is
| fulfilling this promise is through his
eternal truth in science. King Alco7
hol has marched down the ages for
these thousands Of years, conquering
and to conquer, until the centuries
sob with a ceaseless sCrrow,' but at
last science has burst the blood-rust-
ed chain that bound her for a thou
sand years, has seized the shining two
edged sword of Gods eternal truth,
and challenges the monster to mortal
combat. To doubt the issue Is to doubt
the sanity of the human race and the
power of the everlasting God.
Il believe we shall have a s~aloonless
nation in 1920, because public senti'
ment is opposed to the liquor traffic
The persistent education along scien'
tific temperance lines, instituted by
the Woman's Christian Temperance
union years age, is bearing fruit today
in a mighty army of young men and
young women in the various religious
and philanthropic organizations in
our schools and colleges, and even In
the halls of congress.
THE liquor traffic is doomed to
speedy destruction because 1t Is op
posed to common sense. Hasn't 1t al
ways been opposed to common sense:
Yes, but people have not been exer
cising their common sense in this dl
rection until comparatively recent
years, for two reasons: First, be
cause Gods eternal truth in science
had not been revealed on this Ques
ton as it is today; second, the worlc
is better today than ever before, AMI
the public mind is obsessed with the
idea of the preservation and prolonga
ton of human life. Eugenics is the
most popular fad Of the day. City
state, and national governments are
looking after the health OF the people
as never before. They swat the ny
thew go on a still hunt for the mos
quito. they beard the hookworm in hi:
den, and the germs must fly for theil
lives. The human race has Learned
that no man liveth to himself ne
man dieth to himself and reforma
ton is the watchword of the hour
hence, men are training their common
sense on this question, and the liquo'
traffic must 60"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
Used to Advantage.

The Sunday school teacher was pos
sessed of the praiseworthy desire to
promote thrift among the class OF
lads. He had given Joe and Johnny
s~ixpence each for doing some work for
him.
II hope to hear. when we meet
again." he said, that you have used
the none to advantage"
The next time they met Joe pro
duced two ~slxpences.
"Wel done, my lad" said the de-
lighted teacher. 81 am pleased to see
my lessons are having their fruits
But what OF your s%ixpence, johnny
said he to the other hopeful.
please, sir, l lost 1t tossin' wild
Joel"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
Shirt Bosoms.

The shirt bosoms which were intro
duced In chiffon on the chiffon and
crepe de chine blouses this winter
are evidently to continue as the dis
tinguishing feature of the tailored
waists for early spring. There is one
difference, however; they are now de-
welcomed in a contrasting material. For
instance. on n model In light weight
lInen the shirt bosom is Of plated
handkerchief linen, with a tiny floral
design in color scattered over 1t, this
color not being repeated on the Robe
SPHERE collar.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
RUSSIAN BLOUSE
SUIT FOR THE
LITTLE FELLOW

n LOTHES for little boys-small and
active youngsters from three to six
years old-have not changed much In
design for many years. This ia be-
cause they have been cut and made to
suit his needs, and 1t transpires that
nothing could look better than the
Russian blouse suits which protect
and adorn the body Of the most rest,
less and frolicsome and daring Of
young animals.
Therefore suits for little boys are to
be made in two pieces and of plain
and durable materials. Small knee
pants. put together to hold against
the strain Of play and battle, and the
easy-itting. well-cut Russian blouse,
such as appear In the illustration
given here.
Linens in the heavy or strong
weaves. natural or dark colors, ging-
hams, and various cotton weaves that
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
FIGHTING FOR THE CHILDREN.

CBy HON. SEABORN wRIGHT)
Pitted against the sobriety Of the
coming generation. pitted against the
finest virtues of our children In the
nursery Of life. stand vast business
interests with millions upon millions
Of invested capital, every dollar Of 1t
dependent upon the wreckage Of a
new generation. In this fact Is the
terrible wrong and infamy Of the le-
galized liquor system. 1t is not for
the men OF this generation that l have
been fighting; 1t is for the children Of
the coming generation.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
CAUSE OF GRIM e.

In my experience on the bench, I
have judged over $4,000 criminal
cases, which have included every, i'm,
aginable type Of crime. | do not mean
the petty offenses which are tried by
police magistrates. but crimes such as
robbery and murder. | have come to
the conclusion that the men who com,
nit these crimes are not the important
factors in the situation. Seventy.ive
per cent. of the u~nfortunates come in
to court because of the saloon.-Judge
Robert Cary, New Jersey.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
I%mproylnu on II.

Bobby, how do you like going to
SCHOOL,"
mot a bit. How do you like II,
Kittyf"
Il just hate IT,"
Then there was a pause.
"Mebby-if we was to 30 along-to-
gether, you know-it might not DO so
bad, Bobby"
Then they walked toward the school.
house hand In hand, and seemed to
enjoy 1t much better.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
Rockefeller Prohibits Cigarettes.

Denver, Col,-An order signed by
John d. Rockefeller, chief owner OF
the Colorado Coal and Fuel and Iron
company. has been posted in the COM
pany's plants prohibiting the smoking
Of cigarettes by employees whether on
duty or not.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
laps CROSS OCEAN IN BOAT
orlentals Sail From Yokohama In
Small Craft Across Pacific to
America.

New York.-The sampan is an ORR
entail craft OF from 10 to Is feet in
length, housed over and often used
as a permanent habitation In inland
waters, says Popular Mechanics. Re
Gently 16 Japanese sailed in a sampan
from near Yokohama for America, and
crossed the Pacific in SO days, landing
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19

near Point Arena. immigration au-
thorities, however, took them in
charge and brought their boat down
to San Francisco. The picture shows
a frail craft to dare a passage of s.
900 miles.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19

will withstand constant Tubing. are
chosen for everyday wear. White and
some of the strong and medium light
blues. and natural linen color, prove
best for those more or less painful &C.
casions when the youngster must be
dressed up"
All his garments should be made
plain in design and the materials
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
1&2fngAnct
MnYNWTES
AGAA@

(ConIucted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-02-19
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDNYSQlO0L
LESSON
tBy z. o. SELLERS. Director Of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago.)
LESSON FOR FEBRUARY ~.
FAITH DESTROYING FEAR.

LESSON TEXT-Luke 12:l-12.
GOLDEN TEXT-"Every one who shall
confess me before men. him shall the
Son OF Man also confess before the angels
of God."-Luke 1873.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

should be taken up. Settlers will be
invited to attend and place before
the board their opinion in the mat
ter at that time.
The fact is that the appearance of
Mr.. MacWatters before the land
board had no reference whatever to
the extensions as agreed upon on the
North Side project, but was a matter
pertaining to the approval of the eX
tension agreement on the Oakley
project. The erroneous items ap
pearing regarding the North Side
tract does this section an injustice,
'as while matters have been amicably
adjusted here. those who are not full
ly informed are still led to believe
that there is still friction between the
settlers and the company.
The only instance wherein North
Side matters were brought into this
visit was the request that inasmuch
as the state engineer was making an
examination of the system here by
sections, that the board require d re-
port as often as progress is made,
and that it act Immediately on the
report by sections. The request is
made, Mr.. MacWatters stated. in Or
der that the company would know
what was required and that the en-
gineer may know that the company
has met the requirements. The board
was requested 10 direct the accept
ance section by section in order to
rush the settlement
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
JEROME, IDAHO, DECEMBER 3. 1914

supervising the work along the canal
falls upon Mr.. Geo. Rinker, the wa
ter master.
The trip is well worth taking by
anyone who has heretofore been
skeptical regarding the construction
OF the main canal, and probably the
Times has had as much complaint to
make of this in the past as anyone,
but it has always been considered of
the utmost importance that our main
canal above anything else, be con-
structed in accordance with the orig
inal specifications, and we feel safe
in assuring the settlers that with the
work now being done, we need have
no fear of breaks from faulty con-
struction. and with the work entirely
completed the Great North Side will
have system second to none, not
only in Idaho. but in the entire north
west
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

The automobile license law enact
ed by the Legislature two years ago is
unconstitutional and therefore null
and void, according to the decision of
Judge Carl A. Davis. of the Third ju-
dicial district who today ordered
Harry s. Kessler, who had submitted
TO arrest for the purpose of testing
the law, to be discharged
This is the second time the cOnsti-
tutionality of the law has been passed
upon by Judge Davis. In the first de-
cision made little over year ago,
he held the law to be unconstitution-
al. Appeal was taken from his de-
cision in that case, but his decision
was affirmed by the supreme court
which. however, held that the issue
raised in the present case was not
properly before the court. On this
decision the supreme court divided,
Justice Ailshie dissenting from the
majority decision which was written
by Judge Bulge of the Fifth judicial
district, who had been called in to sit
with the other justices.
In the case decided today the ques-
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

New York state has finally awoke
TO the fact that it is losing hundreds
of its best farmers every year, and
in an endeavor to Offset this they
have fitted up an agricultural special
which left Albany last week and will
visit 40 of the principal cities and
towns in Ohio. Illinois, Iowa, Indi-
ana and Missouri People visiting
the train will be told that New York
state crops appear equal to the best;
viii see miniature car full of New
York forage crops and others filled
with samples of the states garden
products. grains, dairy products and
peaches. On each of these miniature
cars will be marked the number of
miles the crop must travel to reach
a market in NewYork state and the
average prices these products are
selling for in New York City at this
time
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
respect and that it violates sections
and of article OF the state con-
stitution. Capital News.
WAR TAX NOW IN FORCE.

The new war tax measure as re.
Gently passed by congress went into
effect on Tuesday The public as a
rule are up in the air so TO speak as
regards the provisions of the meas
ure, but it will not take long for
those interested to familiarize them
selves with the duties imposed upon
them by the act.
There are TWO principal sections in
the law. One provides for special
or license tax and the other provides
for stamp tax. The first is a fee
or license which is charged for GER
tain businesses. The latter is in the
form of adhesive stamps which are
20 be placed on certain other articles.
The most important items under the
two heads are given below.
For each pool or billiard table
used in business S 500
For each bowling alley 500
For each theater or picture
show with seating capacity
up to $50 .......... $500
Two thirds of the above taxes will
be collected at this time. Amount
given is the yearly rate.
Deeds having a value of more
than s1O0 and under $500 soc
For each $500 value above
s5OO or fraction thareOf 50c
Promissory notes. for each
500 value or fraction there
OF ...... &c
Each bill of lading. both ex-
press and freight .... 1c
Protests on checks or other
commercial paper ~ 25c
Power of attorney for hand
ling property .> .. 25c
Power of attorney for voting
STOCK, etc. ... lOc
Insurance policies, II per cent
of premium.
lPerfumery, cosmetics, toilet
water. pomade, hair dress
ings, dentifrice, tooth paste
and all similar articles, on
each sc retail value .. Hc
Still wines, per quart. ...... 2c
Champagne or other sparkling
wines, per quart ..... 20C
Liquors, cordials or other sim
liar compounds, per quart. &c
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

to the Jerome reservoir. haN" very
little conception OF the magnitude of
this work. and the dificultics cncoun-
tered In it's construction. and In fact
now. after II is completed. Il casual
observer is led To wonder at the en-
cheering skill that was brought into
use In mapping out a line for this ca
nal to follow through lava beds. high
rocky formations and other obstacles
that had to be met.
But at last the deed was accomp-
lished. and those who had looked
upon this as one OF the impossible
tiles. We're gratiiied to see the waters
flowing from the Snake river. dis
tance OF about 30 miles and empty
Ing themselves into the jerome res
eryoir thence to be diverted over
thousands of acres OF sage brush des-
ert. which was ultimately To become
fields of waving grain and blossom
ing orchards
Since the completion OF the canal
there has been more or less conten-
ton between the company and the
settlers az TO the availability OF the
canal to supply water enough TOT the
land that was expected to be Gov
cred by It. This controversy was car
ried on until the present management
came into possession of the same.
and at their request and pursuant TO
orders from the state land board the
state engineer was instructed to go
carefully over the canal and make an
investigation of the same and to rem
der a report to the land board as TO
the work yet to be done To bring the
same up to the specifications as orig
inally called for. The engineer with
his corps. made this investigation
this fall, and the work that Is no"
being done is as prescribed In his re-
port
The first point at which the work
commences Is at what Is termed the
controlling works, which are locateu
about 4 miles this side of the Miner
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

The work being done along the
shutting off of the water during this
time, which in turn has imposed
quite burden upon those of the set
tiers who are not fortunate enough
to have wells on their place, or access
TO ones near at hand, as water had to
be hauled from town for all purposes
and one with several head of stock
found this no small job. Realizing
the Importance of the work being
done. however, there has been very
little murmur among the settlers
The pleasing announcement is
made, however, that the water wagon
will cease its operations in a few
days. as Mr.. Rinker informed us last
evening that he expects to have the
last rock removed by Saturday even
ing of this week, and that water
would be turned into the canal from
Wilson Lake on Sunday morning,
which should bring it to the jerome
reservoir about Monday morning and
out over the tract the day following
The water will be run over the
tract about the same as last winter.
using the main coulees only, as the
smaller laterals have been found i'm
practical for the running of water in
the freezing season.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

prcciatcd at glance. The extreme
force OF the water at this point was
undermining the foundation for the
gates. and stilling pool has been
constructed here which serves as a
receptacle for the water coming
through the gates. and allows 1t to
gently flow out on its course down
the canal. The walls on each side
Of this pool have been put down
about IL feet and there was upwards
OF 1000 cubic yards of rock required
Tor the building OF these walls Par
ticular attention has been given TO
the work at this place as 1t was COR
sidered the critical point in the canal
and with its completion no trouble is
anticipated at that point.
Following the course of the canal
We come to the point where the huge
rocks appear on one side of the
stream. necessitating earth work en-
bankments on the lower side, to re-
tain the water in the channel. and
here Is where the trouble occurred
last summer. The rocks forcing the
water against the banks. gradually
weaken them. and with any little de-
feet appearing. a break comes so
quick that no power on earth can
prevent the water cutting its way
rapidly through the embankment. AT
one of these points our Illustration
shows force of men at work with
compressed air drills which sink very
rapidly through the hard lava rock
which is afterwards blasted out. leaV-
ing a clean and unobstructed channel
through which the water can now
without bringing undue pressure TO
bear upon the earthen banks. But to
still further strengthen these banks
and to make them doubly secure,
thousands of yards of earth has been
added to them and the inside OF the
banks are being riprapped from the
bottom to point above the highest
water level. and one to examine TINS
work would be at once ready to wa
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

hastily get together with which 10 re-
pair the break, and several days
were lost in getting ready to do the
work. That this condition may not
again occur. full equipment of
wheel scrapers. plows, and other I'M
plements have been purchased and
will be kept close at hand ready for
any emergency that might exist, and
should a break occur force could
be on the job within few hours. In
addition to this tents have been pur-
chased. and a camp could be estab-
lished within very short time.
In fact we want to say few words
about the camp that is now taking
care of the men and teams that aie
employed on this work. We can
sneak intelligently of the meals pro-
vided for the men. as our party came
in ON the cook Unexpectedly Tor
breakfast, and the menu provided
would make the chef at the North
side Inn sit up and take notice In
talking with some of the men work
iur there. only the highest words oi
commendation were heard of the
treatment they were receiving. \
large tent is provided for the kitch'h
and dining room. and smaller tents
are provided for sleeping apartments
for the men, each tent being provided
with stove. so that all are kept
comfortable. The horses are also
well provided for in large tents with
plenty of good grain and hay. VIC
christened the camp "Rinkerville as
the duty Of careins for the men an'
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

stood by those not accustomed to the
term when 1t is stated that 2 1000 sec
ond feet is equal to stream 100
leet wide and 10 feet deep. flowing
at the rate OF 3 feet per second
There are five huge headgates at this
point each 10 feet wide ana II feet
high. besides large gate which fur
hlshes water to the first segregation.
Al this point vast amount of work
has been done. but as it consisted
mostly Of concrete work which was
put below the surface. it is not ap-
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
Season Work on Main Canal About Comn1eted
Water to be Tuned Into the Canal on Sunday

rnon invitation OF Mr.. X. +. Shep-
hard the representative of the bond
holders who now have control OF the
yorth Side company. together with
ur MacXatters and other officers
of the Company. We recently We're
n,Iyileged to make u partial inycsti-
cation OF the work being done on the
main canal by the company. under
The Specifications as prepared by the
state Engineer Those who have not
followed the course OF this great ca
nal from it's source at the Miner dam
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

The supreme court of the United
States on Monday last handed down
a decision giving the Minidoka &
Southern railroad the right to pro-
coed with the construction of its line
across the Minidoka project without
securing the consent of the Secretary
bered that work on this line was
stopped some time ago by a restrain
ing order of the government, which
cited the fact that although the com
pany had secured right of way from
the settlers. the consent of the Sec
retary OF the Interior was necessary
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

most systematic manner and the ac-
coihpanying illustration shows to
some extent how this work looks
"heh completed. At several points
along the canal where the waters
reach out over the lava beds, a re-
tanning wall has been placed upon the
upper side of the stream thus confin-
ing the water to the smaller channel.
We might go on with columns re-
sarding the work being done but
suhlce ii to say that the company
nave done their utmost to comply
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03

with the recommendation of the
state engineer. and while the weather
has been most favorable for the work
It will be impossible to finish it all
this fall. as there has been a scarcity
of help. although the outlay of the
company along the canal this winter
will represent over $4,000
At the time OF the break in the
canal last summer the company found
themselves without any equipment to
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-12-03
Wrong as Usual.

Last week the Statesman again
set the people of the North Side tract
to thinking by inserting the follow
ing in its news columns:
d. c. MacWatters, manager, and
S. II. Hays. attorney for the Twin
Falls North Side Land & Water Co.,