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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-04-17

The girat electrical war that has
sr6n waned under cover fof g tons
period IL Thought ~ some 70 be- az
sumine definite ahape that VIII WORK
out - fhe ultimate coatfpl of idahe
and Uiah electrical projects BY one
blg eouesfn. and general belief Of
those be- position 90 know lneiinea 20
ihe eventual control ~ the great Gem
ssi Electric eomhme u y thought
,hal emo ming 81 hundred million
dollar mauase rs the u,ah Power
q Light company. 10 p0cassile, few
days aga aisnea plan On the part q
chat company 10 acquire further hold
insa. and Che proposition - entirely
ioelcai
However. Il seems the larger conn
hlne that has lus, been made. may
hate s finger 10 the pie. and the reor-
sanitation - the American Water
Works a Guaranty company, which
controlled the Interests u the Kahns
q which the Southern Idaho water
Power company Great shoahone a
twin Fails Power company. and other
concerns are items Is noted with in
iersat
The new concern Is called the
American Water Works q Electric
company. has taken over the receiv-
srship Of the Kuhn interests. and Il
is noted 10 the emelal lineup that the
Kahns 90 not appear 10 Do represent
ga. while. on tho other hand. severali
factors o. more or leaa prominence ia
the affairs Of the General Electric
company. seem 70 be- ln the lesd II
b noted also. that the troubles Of
che original company arc largely /
oharEed 90 Irrigation projects.
The ISSUE n ere Electrical World Of
this week contains the nrat lnforma-
tlon that han reached Idaho II the
giant reorganization. ana tne interest
ina story So presented below
The stockholders 81 the American
water works & Guarantee company
II rlstyburs pa recently received
from the protective committee addl-
,lonal details 81 the re-oreanlzatlon
plan containing tho statement that
II Hobart Porter. Of sanderson g
rorter 81 New York and San Fran
.lsea. would accept tho presidency Of
ne reefnanlzed company to be known
Is the American water Works a nlee-
.fic company The new company viii
have gio.eoo.oo0 of seven per cent
cumulative first preferred stock Of
ehich ts.ooooea viii DC issued az
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-04-17

ing trust to be chosen by the reor-
ganization committee.
According to a decree entered in the
United States circuit court in Pitts
burg on March 10th. the receivership
burg on Marlh 18th. the premiership
win be closed by the sale CT the assets
Of the company on April is. 1914 The
upset price is 100000, and the
stockholders protective committee
proposes TO buy in the property in ac-
cordance with the re- organization
plan.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-04-17
GIANT ELECTRCEL PLAN APPEARS ON THE HORIZON

: once i20ooe.ooo u 3 per cent partici
ogting preferred stock Of which $40,
10000 viii be issued al once; $4,000,
600 of common stock. Of which $1,000
900 win be issued az present. and $780,
100000 Of collateral trust per cent
twenty-year bonds. Of which s6.250.0 0f
viii De issued nov and and s3.700. 600
win be available as collateral o. the
collateral trust bonds 20 be Issued AZ
once s5.72ssoo are 70 be reserved Tor
exchange par for par aeainst the first
mortsage bonds Of the California Ida
no company and fsie7o0 are 70 be
used 20 pay indebtedness Of subsidiary
companies Tho amount u the bonds
reserved az collateral ia 10 cover the
Indebtedness Of subsidiary companies
20 bank creditors.
An interesting discussion Of the sit-
aalion that confronted the protec-
i've committee Is given by that body
after stating that the company
which was organized 10 1891. had for
many years conducted succemful
business 81 tho ownership and opera
zion Of water plants and also had
controlling interest IN the West Penn
Traction properties. the value and
earning power Of which had been
demonstrated. the committee says;
"The company had. however. dur
ing period Of some xix years prior to
the feceivership engaged In lrriga-
tion projects IN the Far West 70 an
extent and In matter dispropor-
tionate 10 It's resources. II was liable |
as guarantor under approximately /
$50 100000 10 mortgage bonds Of such
irrigation companies, all Of them ma
turing seriaiiy year by year II had
been anticipated that the heavy re-
peirements Tor the principal and in
terest upon these obligations ana for
the operation and development Of the
irrigation properties would be met
By deferred payments by settlers
upon the lands. The payment collect
%. however fell far short Of these
requirements and the deficiency had
reached large proportions, The com-
pany had thus Invested In these pro-
iccia IN addition TO the outstanding
bonds. upward OF $4,000. 900. repre- Z
lented BY the floating debt Of the ir-
'igatiou companies beld by the Amer {
can Water Works q Guarantee com s
lnny. In addition thereto, the Amer
can Voter Works s. Guarantee com
ieny had indorscd and rediscounted !
With third parties largo amounts OF
,apcr Of those companies for payment
Il which Il was liable Not only had ,
he American Water Works & Guar [
ntee company Invested In the prop /
rites substantially all the cash receive s
a from the sale OF rs entire issue Of {
'feferred stock but Il had used In its Z
nterprises funds which could other Z
ylse have been applied 10 the current }
.eods IT les pgoAtlbia public service ,
roperues with the result that at the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-04-17

INDICATIONS THAT THE REoR-
oANIzATion or THE GREAT IN
TEREsTs THAT CONTROL IDA
no PROJECTS MEANS EvENTu-
ALLY a ONE COMPANY PRopo-
sirioh FOR THIS TERRITORY
IRRIGATION ENTERPRISES
CHARGED As RESPONSIBLE
FOB MUCH FINANCIAL TRoU.
eLE.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-04-17
To Remove Mud s.aIns.

Carbonate Of soda VIII remove the
most obstinate of mud Stains. Rub
OF with a cloth or flannel dipped In
the soda. then press the wrong side of
the fabric with a hot iron.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
SIC TRANSIT GLORIA TANGO

Last winter, in a period of RASH
ness and uncomfortable folly, we took
few dancing lessons. We learned
the tango, the one-step and the hesi-
tation, with all the dips, drags, grape
vines and lame ducks thereunto ap-
pertaining and in such case made and
provided. We thought we had Terp-
sichore dashed to the rudder of a
Zeppelin. AS we glided about the
hall or ricc'ocheted from divan to
davenport, just missing the piano
lamp in our mad flights through some
friendly parlor, we used to feel sor-
ry for poor Mr.. and Mrs Castle. We
were the dancing demon of the day.
We were. But last night we hap
pened to drop in on some friends.
whose victrola, as we entered, was
tearing off by the Sea, By the
Beautiful Sea-" We shall forever
hate that tune, for it is inextricably
intermingled with the wreck of our
fondest conceit. We learned last
night that we can't dance. No more
than a rabbit, we can't dance There
was a young fellow in that parlor
who had brought with him, from
tho city, a slew of new steps and
motions and gestures and poses and
by the time we got there he had
taught the young ladies' such delicates
sens as the "half and half" "the
fox trot." the "silo slip and the
Ford Flop" or something like that
Why, we didn't even know the holds
any more. Everything we did was
passe or Aisne or przemysl. We were
Major-general Dub. Last year If you
didn't hesitate, well-you needn't
come around. This year if you hest
tate you are lost and no reward Of
fere.d
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
University President Teaches

President Brannon, Of tho Univer-
sity of Idaho, unlike most college pre-.
sidcnts, teaches classes himself, in
Plant Physiology and Plant Pathology,
chiefly for Agricultural students Their
are few men in the country who are
his equal in these and similar SUBJ
jects. As matter of fact, the class
In Plant Pathology, or diseases Of
plants. had been waiting moro than a
year for this advanced and technical
instruction. These subjects are ex-
cecdingly practical in a great agri-
cultural state, but the Board determin-
ed to relieve DR.. Brannon from part
of this extar burden by employing a
Plant Pathologist as soon as funds
were available.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
All Biennial
Reports Combined

The coordination tof the institutions
under the one board plan makes pos
sible a new departure in biennial re-
ports: Namely, to include in one
volume the reports Of all state educa-
tional institutions. While it is though
that financial saving will result,
the chief advantage will be convent
ence of reference for those using the
publication The biennial report of
the State Superintendent of Public
instruction will also be included, at
Miss Shepherds request.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26

and their financial needs were grow
ing. Deterioration of buildings and
equipment made an important item Of
expense. The Board stated as their
belief that the people of the state de-
sired at all times to give reasonable
support to their educational institu-
tions, and yet they have from tho
outset held clearly in mind the spe-
cial demand for economy in all state
affairs at this time of general finan-
cidl stringency.
In December the Board will meet
to pass finally upon the requests for
appropriations for all institutions UNI
der its control. These requests will
then be presented by the Board to
tho legislature, as the law directs.
The large volume of routine business
of schools required day and evening
sessions for four days.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26

Jackson, Ky.-Arthur Roberts, serv-
ing term in tho Frankfort Reforma-
tory for man-slaughter, was released
on his honor to make q trip here to
testify in a case As soon as he had
finished his testimony he returned and
was locked up.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
Dependency Due to indigestion

Dependency Due to indigestion
1t 10 not at all surprising that per-
sons who have indigeetion become dis
couraged and respondent. Here are
few words of hope and cheer for
them by, Mrs. Blanche Bowers. Indi-
ana, Pa. For years my digestion
was so poor that I could only eat tho
lightest foods. tried every thing
that I heard of to get relief, but not
until about a year ago when saw
Chamberlain's Tablets advertised and
got a bottle Of them, did 1 find tho
right treatment. l soon began 10
improve. and since taking q few bot
ties Of them my digestion 10 fine"
For sale by all dealers. adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
PROPOSAL TO ASSESS
STRAIGHT TAX FOR SCHOOL
SUPPORT AWAkENS INTEREST

The Endorsement given to the
straight state taxation plan as a
substitute for the mill levy plan for
the support of schools in this state,
by the city and county superintend-
ents in session in Boise last week
has created a great deal of attention
In educational circles The proposed
plan calls for action on the part of
the new legislature and prior to the
meeting Of that body will be discussed
quite generally over the state.
The main objection the educators
have against the mill levy is because
it is unfavorable to tho best advan-
tage of the various school districts
and to the state as a whole. It is
cited by them that where q sparsely
settled school district has a railroad
or other improvements that can be
assessed or standing timber, it has
q large district educational fund rails
ed through the school mill tax levy,
while in another district thickly SET
tied but without improvements, the
school fund is cut down to the mini
mum and to educate the children it
is often necessary to create deficit
to continue through the school year.
Many Rich, Others Poor
Data gathered by the state board
of education and the commissioner of
education shows as an illustration
that school district in one county
in Idaho has only an assessed valua-
ton for every school child in that dis
trict of $12.61, while another district
In the same county has an assessed
valuation for every school child of
$31 900. The richest district in the
state has an assessed valuation of
$47 900 for every child attending
school in that district
As an illustration of the unfairness
to school districts claimed undc~
the mill levy, the following facts rs
shown by the data gathered are cited:
Clearwater county has a school |
census of 1880, a total assessed val
uation of $9.124,S45, or $7121 per cap.
tia per child, while Cassia, county has
q school census of 1854, an assessed
valuation of $6,658,077, or $1S73.40 per
capita per child. Ada county has Z !
school census iof 1901, an assessed
of $46.S55, 43O, or $4SSO. 26
per capita per child, whilc Adams
county has a school census Of 986, an
assessed valuation of $5,232,639, or
$53O6.93 per capita per child
viii EquaIize Distribution
This alleged unjust distribution of
school money is brought about through
the mill levy and the superintendent
believe that a tax levy by statute wilt
tend to eQualize matters and be of
great deal more value to the schools.
The assessed valuation fluctuates from
year to year especially with the chance
If the basis of valuations leaving
some districts we'll off some years
and very poor in Others; some with a
bank account and others
without funds requiring them to go
nto debt for the school year.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
Deaf and Blind School Crows

The larger attendance at the Good
Ing Deaf and Blind School has made
necessary the employment of an ad-
ditional teacher. Not only is the
school overcrowded, but a considerable
number of deaf and blind children in
various parts Of the state are still
uncared for.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26

Ordered that this Board d now
adjourn.
JAS. CHRISTENSEN,
Attest: Chairman.
J. T. CARRUTH, Clerk.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
COMMISSIONER
Proceedings


C6uVdSSeTS TO canvass the returns
from the various precincts of Bling.
ham County. and abstracts of said
return were made as provided
by law and signed by the Board 81
Canvassers and filed with the clerk
After the completion of said canvass
and abstract it was found that the
following named persons received the
highest number votes cast for the
respective officers at the General
ELECTION held in Bingham County
November 3, 1914, to-wit:
United States Senator-James H.
Brady.
Representative in Congress- Robert
M. McCracken
Representative in Congress-Addi.
son T. Smith.
For Governor-John N. Haines.
For Lieutenant Governor Herman
H. Taylor.
For Secretary of State-George R.
Barker.
For State Auditor-Fred L. Huston
For State Treasurer-John w. Eas-
Lesson.
For Attorney Gcneral-Joseph H.
Peterson.
For Superintendent Public Instruc
tion-Bernice Mccoy.
| For Inspector of Mines-Robt. N.
Bell.
For Justice of Supreme Court -
VIM. NJ. Morgan.
For Justice Supreme Court to fill
the vacancy caused by death Of for
mer Justice Geo. H. Stewart-Wil-
liam H. Holden.
For Judge Of Sixth Judicial District
Fred ]. Cowen..
For State Senator-L. R. Thomas.
For State Representative Peter
G. Johnston.
For State Representative-Joseph
Holland.
For District Clerk-Geo. H. Hol-
brook.
For Sheriff.. H. Simmons.
For County Treasurer-H. Andrew
Benson.
For Probate Judge-E. A. Doud.
For Assessor-E. T. Malcolm
County Superintendent - Lulah E.
Smith.
County Attorney-Ralph w. Adair
County Coroner-E. T. Peck.
County Surveyor-James Young.
Commissioner LIST District James
Christensen.
Commissioner End District-Garfield
Bond.
Commissioner 3rd District-M. A.
Fugate
Justice Of the Peace
Aberdeen-W. D. Giffin and Nate
Newcomb.
Basalt-Geo. A. Davis and John
H. Berg.
Blackfoot No. II. w. Ezcll and
Belo Ball.
Groveland- d. Hale and c. |
w. Bailey.
Jameston-C. Anderson.
Moreland-C. E. Crouch and John
Wray.
Rose - A. A. Ziegler and Lee
Gushwa.
Riverside-Willard Homer and u. |
F. Campbell.
Rich - John Josephson and James !
Jackson.
Shelley-R. w. Armstrong and A.
T. Lawrence.
springfieM-Henry H. Berg and
L. J. Rich.
Presto-D. N. johnson and ]. w.
Hess.
Sterling James Christensen and
H. Blair.
Thomas-Robert Hoare and Joseph
Tanner.
Taber-A F. Willecke and H. E.
Lemke
Wapello-Geo T. Cobbley.
Woodville-John M. Rider and T.
c. Thompson.
ConstabIeo
Aberdeen-H. C.. Pieske.
Basalt-Albert Crofta
Blackfoot-Jos. La Cour.
Groveland-Fred Bergeson.
Jameston-T. c. Anderson.
Moreland-H. A. Grimmett.
Rose-Albert Gardner.
Riverside-O. w. Peterson.
Rich-Carl c. Anderson.
Shelley-H. T. Child.
Springfield-Vero Chandler.
PRESTO. H. Hansen.
Sterling-Ezra Wheeler
rhomas-W. F. Covingston.
Taber-J. T. King.
Wapello-C. Lestrop.
Woodville-H. e. Clifford.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-11-26
In the matter Of the

In the matter Of the
Constitutional Amendments
No For amendment Gel, against
amendment, 1918.
No. 2-For amandmept -. against
amendment 1032.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
YOUR KIND OF HEADACHE

The headache which in addition to
the pain. gives the impression OF q
tight band about the head, is caused by
nervous exhaustion. 1t is a blessing
in disguise because it gives warning
that you are overdrawing your supply
of nervous energy. Unless you stop
the mental fatigue and build up your
nerves you will DE fortunate If you
escape nervous breakdown, some form
of paralysis or other severe nervous
disorder
Rest is, of course, desirable but not
always possible and liable to be de-
ferred With sufficient rest the nerves
will build themselves up. Failing in
this, you need something that will
build them up and sustain them while
they are kept moderately at work.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are probably
unequalled for this purpose. They
build I'D the nerves in the only possi-
BILE way, by enrichng the blood with
the elements the nerves need. The
treatment is one of nutrition of the
nerve cells, requiring a non-alcoholic
tonic and Dr. Williams Pink Pills have
proved useful in SO many severe
cases that every sufferer is justified
in giving them a trial for any form of
nervous debility. They contain no Opt
ate or harmful drug.
A little book on Nervous Disorders
will be sent free on request by the
DR.. williams Medicine Co., Science
tady, N. Y All druggists sell Dr. VIII
Hams Pink Pills-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
La.Grippe and Colds

In La Grippe and Colds, Antf-kamnistA-K
Tablets are unexceEled, as they stop the
pains, soothe the nerves, and bring the rest
so greatly needed by nature to restore the
system to health. Physicians bave used
.hese tablets for over twenty years. in the
treatment of colds. fevers and la grippe, and
nave found no other remedy more useful in
ihese conditions. Anti-kamnia Tablets are
10 inexpensive, so pleasant to take, SO sat
sfactory in their results, and so useful in all
conditions where there is pain, that AK
Tablets should always be kept in the house
or the time of need. Many of our ablest
physicians obtain perfect results in In grippe
and colds, by cleansing the system with Ep-
som salts or "Actofds". very good cathar-
nc, putting the patient on . limited diet, and
administering one AK tablet every two or
,hree hours. This treatment will usually
break up the worst case in q day or two,
while in milder cases, ease and comfort fol-
ow almost Immediately. These tablets are
also unexcelled for Neuralgia, Rheumatic
Pains, The Pains Of Women, Indigestion
md Insomnia All druggists have them
Genuine AK Tablets bear the AZ mark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
PURSUING Men as a Policy

The Leiston Journals characteristic
nastiness is seldom more strikingly
shown than in it's narrow neurotic
hatred and pursuit of DIR. Wilbur F.
Berry. Here is a typical cowardly
stab in the back:
Political insincerity has greatly
weakened the moral consciousness of
political people in this State. 1t will
be recalled that Civic League lead
er called the rum epoch of Haines in
Bangor a frame-up." Rev. DR.. Berry,
convicted of being a criminal liar and
sentenced to so days in Cumberland
county Jail, is yet out on bail Should
the law court decide against DR.. Ber-
ry, as il may prior to the close of
Haines administration, His Excellency
will undoubtedly pardon DR.. Berry.
We feel sure that such executive elem
ency would be generally endorsed by
fair minded men, who while not agree
ing with DR.. Berry's equivocation as
embodied in his alleged ''frame-up,"
regard him, on the whole, to be a
jealous if oft mistaken champion of a
good cause Should Dr. Berry go to
Jail he would normally capitalize per-
secution far more than Sanford has
SO far capitalized what seems to us
to be an outrageous perversion of JUS
tice, whose executive leaders pardon
ed Morse, but yet hold Sanford at
Atlanta due to stay there for about
four years more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
That ''Tired Feeling
is Often Unnatural.

An extra hard days work may tire
you. But if the close of every day
finds You worn and weary-your sys-
tenn needs a TONIC. -.s
IL F." Atwood's Medicine taken
daily. drives away that tired feel
ing" It has helped New England
folks earn the name OF being "tireIess
workers." and Mrs. Browns letter
tells why it has become their favorite
tonic.
West Pennington, Me-:
LAS my mother, Mrs. Smith, is writ
ing in praise of your Il. r." Atwood's
Medicine, 1, too, WOULD like to tell you
that think it one of the best house,
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the best tonics on the market"
(Signed) Mrs. Ida Brown.
The Big Bottle costs only s. cents.
Trial Bottle FREE.
IL. F." MEDICINE CO.. Portland. Me.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
To Darker Hair
Apply Sage Tea
Look Young! Bring Back Its Natural
Color, Gloss and Thickness.

Common garden sage brewed into
heavy tea with sulphur and alcohol
added, will turn gray, streaked and
faded hair beautifully dark and luxuri-
ant, remove every bit of dandruff, stop
scalp itching and falling hair. Just
few applications will prove revelation
if your hair is fading, gray or dry,
scraggly and thin. Mixing the Sage
Tea and Sulphur recipe at home,
though, is troublesome. An easier way,
is to get the ready-to-use tonic, cost
ing about so cents a large bottle at
drug stores, known as "Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound" thus avoid
ing a lot of muss
While wispy, gray, faded hair is not
sinful, we all desire to retain our
youthful appearance and attractive
ness. BY darkening your hair with
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur, no one can
tell, because 1t does so naturally, so
evenly. You just dampen a sponge or
soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time; by morning all gray
hairs have disappeared, and, after an
other application or two, your hair
becomes beautifully dark, glossy, soft
and luxuriant.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14

No part of the worlds population, in
these days of close International rela-
lions and commercial intercourse, lives
wholly to itself, and any breakdown OF
one part of the complex machinery in
evitably interferes with the working OF
the other parts Europe's colossal waste
of wealth will bring disastrous results
not only to the nations Immediately in
volved, and not alone to others in close
trade relations with the belligerents. but
to humble toilers in the rernotest regions
of the globe 1t will be a staggering bill
to pay and one which will levy an en-
forced tribute of some kind on all the hui
man family.--New York World
Yes, we start it first with a hundred
millions tribute to Democratic sagac-
itv