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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
To SECURE FUNDS
FOR SUNHYSIDE
EASTERN CAPITAL TO TAKE
OVER Project. HANDLED BT
INSURANCE COMPANIES SAYS
SALT LAKE REPORT.

According 10 q dispatch from Salr,
the combination OF thirteen capi,ists
who visited the west side OF the state.
viii finance the big irrigation proj=ct
below Mountain Home
The dispatch cites that out Of the
total bond issue OF s5,25o.0o0 To be
noated IL order 10 make possible the
construction work and hnai cc-uple-
ton Of the Sunnyside irrigation dis
tric near Mountain Home. Idlho.
sse0,0e0oC0 worth Of bonds have ben
disposed Of in the form Of commit
ments 10 big insurance companies anf
the remainder viii probably be SID
to a syndicate composed Of the east
ern capitalists who have just finished
an inspection trip through Idaho
This announcement was made Tues
day by ". B. Slick. Of the Slick Bros
of Boise. who are in charge Of the f.
nancing work for ths irrigation dis
trict. Travelling in their private car
'Iolanthe." the party Of 1S millionaires
and capitalists passed several hours
on their way back 70 Philadelphia,
Baltimore and other easte.n cities.
Mr.. Slick will accompany the party
to Philadelphia. There he viii take
up the matter Of floating the bonds
agreement with the insurance com
panies is that they shall take $4,000
00O worth in the event that the others
are sold. Ar. Slick is confident that
the negotiations will end successfully.
He says that it will take SS,5o0.0O0
to properly finance the construction
work and that if everything goes wen
the work will be finished within a year
and a half
A $. Everes. Of Pittsburg. who
financed the Crane Greek project for
the Kuhns when their hank failed,
and others Of the party expressed
ereat satisfaction with what they
found in Idaho. Mr.. Everest branded
Idaho as the hest spot on earth. And
the other members Of the party sala
the same thing. The sentiment that
the future is bright for that country
and its irrigation schemes. when the
latter are in the proper hands and wen
backed by eastern capital was general
among the members Of the party.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
HOMESTEADERS TO
MAKE SELECTIONS
PROPOSED LAW INTRODUCED BY
CONGRESSMAN SMITH THAT
WILL GIVE TO SETTLER SOME
RIGHT AFTER He HAS FIRST
LOOKED OVER LAND.

The committee on public lands Of
the house has favorably considered thu
bill introduced By Representatirs
smith Of Idaho giving preference
right Of entry to prospective aDpil-
cants applying for the designation of
land for entry under the enlarged
homestead act. and has authorized
Representative French. who is a mem
Der Of the committee. 10 make the re-
port to the house. This is one Of tie
first bills introduced by Representa-
tive Smith at the opening OF the pres
eut congress and he has been active
in creating sentiment in its fas-o--
Under the existing law theae who
seek out desirable localities and make
application 10 have The land designat-
"a for entry under the enlarged home
stead act have no assurance that -la
can enter the land in the event il Is
thrown open to entry. as stranger
who first reaches the land office could
enter. although he may have expended
no time or expense in having The land
designated The proposed law does
not disturb The present method o-
making application 10 have land
designated but simply protects those
who take the initiative n having th@
first chance 10 make ar entry Oh ll=
land selectef.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
SCHOOL DAYS ARE
|. OVER FOR SUMNER
COMMENCEMENT or sHCsHONE
HIGH ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT
GRADUATES AND TEACHERS.

Comuencement exercis7s Of Sh0-
shole high school last "Wednesday
night drew to the auditorium all the
friends and patrons Of tie school tha5
could De seated. al manitestly proud
ot-The work Of the school as shown in
ii the years graduates. y prevailing
thunder shower IT seemed. kept no
BODY away.
Prof Axline Of the Albion normal
school made the address. along the line
that the educated man or woman has
much the better Of the uneducated in
ali the vocations Of life
OF the graduates, Miss Fern Noble
VEn epter the Lewiston normal school
next year to continue studies there.
Miss Anna Ryan viii not at this tima
take up further studies. while the
remaining graduate Of the trio of
splendid young women. Miss Kath-
ryn Morse expects to pursue musical
studies. having fine natural talent OF
that nature. James Hunter viii follow
the honorable and independent calling
Of his father as a farmer.
In the exercises the graduates had
no part except to receive their Ger
tifcates from the hands Of their guide.
philosopher and friend in the school
Superintendent Weaver. They also re-
ceived numerous pretty gifts from rel
atives and friends. including great
masses Of flowers. IN the musical
part Of the program. Mrs. Walker and
Lynn LaMunyon were pianists and
Miss Emily Webster sang a solo with
pleasing effect.
OF the teachers. Misses Hulse. Pal
mer and Barnett viii leave for their
homes in the east on Saturday. Miss
Jennings expects to leave on Tuesday
Others have not determined as TO their
summer vacations.
All the sehols close this week.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
IDAHO NATIONAL GUARD
MAY BE UP ON CARPET

The National Guard of Idaho, and
Adjutant General Patch may be up
against a swift cali down from 5hs
president, beeaase II saEztic criticism
that is contained in the last official
bulletin Of the National Guard. issued
in this state
Men familiar with military affairs
vino have read the carping criticism
Of the commander-in-chief Of the
army Of the United States and the
policy in handling the Mexican situa-
ton are said to claim that the state
ment. coming as il does from the head
Of a military organization Of this
kind. is subject to investigation ard
probable courtmartial OF the author
or authors. while some Of them even
90 50 far as TO declare that it is
matter Of Investigation on the part Of
the war department
Following are some Of the jabs made
at the commander chief:
President Wilson and his advis-
o-s may be right and may be wrong.
-" # ne is wrong his name VIII
20 down in history as being either
a political coward AZ heart or a tool
of q bunch Of office holders
-By E1erta resigning no 6ou1z
our president VIII say that such
course IS very satisfactory TO the
United States and he VIII then have
orders issued with6rav-ing our forces
from Mexico. VIII the American
people stand for suea tactics, No
What have we gained and what
are we likely to sain IN the future
BY following the policy OF 'watchful
waiting We have not got rid os
Huerta. if that is q desirable object
70 he accomplished
we have not conciliated the Mex
leans Of either party, but have added
merely a sentiment of contempt and
5istrust Of Us. Also his course has
sent home TO Us the remains Of L
men. who. when they went TO Vera .
Cruz. expected to go down there to
accomplish something"
1T is sincerely hoped that the (
president viii soon hear the voice Of I
he people. and that he viii adopt a (
1olicy entirely more aggressive than /
hat Of watchful waiting"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22

and the report Of the tax commission
is evident from the remarks Of Presi-
dent Brannan and from the returns Of
many bond elections.
The advice OF Governor Haines to
study your tax receipts, brings tEe
taxpayer to a true contemplation OF
the source of high taxes. He has IN
conjunction with the commission. for
the first time in the history Of the
state. shown where the money goes"
and. having shown where it goes. any
one can see where the reductions must
be made if relief is to be obtained and
felt.
That the Republican administration
has performed a distinct service, and
has paved the way for q reduction
Of the tax burden. is evidenced by the
results heretofore stated.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
N. E. LEWIS COMES
OUT FOR GOVERNOR
LEWISTON BANKER AND FAzz
OWNER SEEKING REPUBLICAN
NOMINATION..
To the People Of Idaho;


IN announcing my candidacy for the
nomination for governor of Idaho. on
the Republican ticket at the coming
primary election. it IS but right for
ne 10 state briefly what VIII d. and
favor If elected
have served the state almost cor
rinuoualy for ten years. az State Ser
ator. as state Road Commissioner azz
as Regent Of the University nave
been in every county Of the state buz
two. and know their conditions auE
needs I am operating farms in LataE-
Canyon and Goodiug Counties
stand for the law. viii Obey IL ard
make it respected By others. high aHz
low I stand for efficiency in pubIe
service. and think the tax dollar
should buy as much as the private
dollar 7 stand To- economy. feNE
boards. commissions AID duplicating
officials. and l=ss surplus hsiD Y
state affairs, for Simplifying thz warz
II the government and eliminating ez-
psnsive sads a7d f-tlls for the shorter
ballot and is complement th= strie1
responsibility and accountabIlty e
the officials through the recall. ana
for greater publicity IN affairs OF gaF-
eminent.
I believe IN Idaho. in her people. and
their ability To make this a prosperous
state L believe II supplying oGr home
markets, as fs- as possible. and II
uniting our water powers and raw
materials into manufacturing cam-
munities. I believe in protection. and
in adjusting freight rates so as 10 pr9-
teet Idaho manufactures instead u
destroy lag them I believe IL home
Building ard Loan Associations. ana
in changing our financial laws so as
20 invite the investment Of outside
money instead OF repeIling It. be-
ueve in long time rarn credit. and
that The state Land Board should try
10 secure It for Carey Act settlers I
believe in long time terms On all state
land contracts. We want interest. not
principal payments I believe IL
simplifying education. and reading the
cost N short. believe IN a g00d
business administration Of Idaho's
affairs. not only for the present but
for twenty years hence at least The
prosperity Of q State is It's best ad-
verttsement-
NJ z LEWIS
aT-Se0-z- Idaho
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
Moscow Idaho.
NORTH SIDE CONTRACTS
HAVE BEEN AMENDED.
NJ z LEWIS

Amended contracts for all the set
tiers or the North side tract have
been formulated by the b0ndholiers-
The payments under the new plan
as 10 the principal shau begin IN 1878
with ; per cent ana end In 1928 WiuE
= per cent
II is splendid thing for -he whole
county that the North side difficulties
should thls he settled and nnallv oe
determined forever All rhe Kuhn
hel5inss on the north side Of the Snake
river are Cbls taken care 1f Deferred
payments bear s per cent interest
The law firm Of Johnson < Elddocz
heretofore retained by the settlers,
has been released by them 90 take fu-
ture employment by the company. the
settlers having passed a testimonial -
the 6delity and efficiency Of the 6rI
in all respects
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
TO TRY DRY FARMING.

On Monday morning there was
thrown open for entry under the en-
larged homestead act several hun
dred acres Of land located south OF
ShoShone on the road to Jerome.
Nearly all Of this land wss located
by persons on the sans day that il
was thrown open for settlement.
There we're three such locations
each person taking $50 acres adjoining
the same acreage already held
II IS believed that dry faruling can
be successfully carried on here and
these enlarged homesJsads viii give
it a fair trial
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
eRgAT-eREAr eRANDcHIL0.

\ daughter was born few davs Sgu
TO 8lr. and MIS-. Harry : Elliott. the
infant being great-grsar graldchild-
or the fifth generation living The
child more than likely VIII be able 70
see and remember her aged prosenitor.
whose neverdying name is Murphy and
who lives in the state Of Washington
And this distinction IS something for
any child 70 Be proud Of Mr.. Elliott
holds a responsible position with the
Stockgrowers Mercantile Company in
ShoShoue.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
RURAL ROUTE ON cAMAs PRAIRIE

The first rural route to be estao-
Ished on Camas Prairie is now in full
operation. II runs out Of Fairfield
west 10 within two miles Of Corral
thence up Corral creek and down the
base line TO within two miles Of Soldier.
thence south and back 10 Fairfield
Elmer Lightfoot has been appointed as
carrier until the result Of the recent
examinations held are known-Courisr
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
BELLEVUE WOMAN INJURED.

While driving up Main street last
Sunday the horse belonging TO Don
Corue became unmana Eeable and
whirled up side street with such
abruptness that one Of the hind wheels
was crushed. causing the occupants
Miss Vera Rich. Miss Vivian Crone
and Don Crone 10 be thrown 10 the
ground.
Miss Rich fell underneath the buggy
and was run over resulting in very
badly sprained hip and she is believed
to be badly injured internally.-Beile-
vue News.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
SALT PETRE DISCOVERY.

There is some excitement in Soldier
over a recent discovery Of potassium
nitrate near that town. John Finch.
Sr. one Of the Lightfoot boys and 9th
ers have located the deposit and it ts
claimed that the lOcators have offers
from salt Lake capitalists.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
MET DEATH ON THE TRAIL.

Last Friday morning the mail carrier
between Rocky Bar and Atlanta found
the body OF Robt. W. Gray. OF Boise
and Atlanta on the summit OF the trail
out from Rocky Bar, Mr.. Gray was
pioneer Of this county and well along
in years and his death was due. it is
supposed. 10 heart failure.-Elmore
Times
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
LETTER LIST.

Shoshone. idaho. May 22.-Letters
remaining uncalled for at this Office
will be sent TO the dead letter office.
May ;. 1914. if not called for before.
one cent due on each: Bateman. JOS;
Benaeihia, vittorio; Rirkabough. c o.
Lanceona. c.; Savage, Red; smith.
Miss Bessie. Toolman. H. P; Wood,
II. P.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22

is PRACTICALLY DECIDED BY
THE STATE COMMISSIONERS
IN sHosHONE ON MONDAY.
WHEN THEY COME 70 SEE
GOOD ROADS ALREADY BUILT
STATE coNVICTs ARE TO BE
EMPLOYED.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22

Mrs. c. r. Wheeler was at Kimberly
on sunday and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Mckenzie were
guests Tuesday and "Wednesday Of
Judge and Mrs. Walters, in Shoshone-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
POWER COUNTY ~0RYs" WIN

ists a Majority os Sc
Incomplete returns from the local
option election held in Power county
Wednesday gave the "drys'' a majority
Of Ss, with two precincts not heard
from. American Falls voted 254 dry
The election was interesting as
showing the disposition OF the people
TO deal with a wet spot that existed
over the bridge in what was Blaine
county. This is now outlawsd with
out any more ado in the courts.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22

The Carey Clipper suspended pcoiica-
ton after one issue Now the man be-
hind the gun expects to so into bush
ness at Hill City in the same line
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-05-22
STATE AND LOCAL TAXES
AND THEIR PROPORTION

BOISE. May 20.-That an ordinary
remark in ordinary times may pro-
duce a sensation in extraordinary
times. was well illustrated in a state
ment recently made by President
Brannan, the new head of the State
university The presidents remark
was that the university would not go
before the next legislature asking ror
an increase in appropriations 10 de-
fray the expense Of running that in
stitution This declaration does cred
il to the astuteness Of the new presi-
dent. 1t brought him in immediate
favor. with the general public. where
the righteousness af the university
authorities for devouring funds is well
known But there is another phase
of the matter that has attracted more
attention than the direct application Of
the remark. It is taken in political
circles to mean thbat Governor Haines'
exposition of the tax situation is bear
ing fruit
The decision of the university Of
their own volition. to call halt on
the ever-increasing demands for more
funds for the university is with
out doubt in response 10 public senti-
ment and that public sentiment is to
large extent the outgrowth Of Cover /
nor Haines' showing. through the
report Of his State Tax commission. !
entitled. where the Money Goes"
Closely related to the university /
authorities. is the action of the tax
payers in more that % towns and 4
districts Of this state in voting down /
proposed bond issues. ranging from /
$4,000 to 100000, thus declining to /
shoulder upon themselves increased /
tax burdens.
In a county seat town in this state
it is shown by the report Of the State
Tax commission. that the total tax
levy in that town is SS2 on the $1,000 Of
valuation. divided as follows:
state ltiNs ---------------------------- - ~
County tax. .....-.--..--.--....---------~- 90
Town tax. ..-.....-.-..-...-.-..-. y 90
Special school tax. ..--..-....----- u 90
Total on $1,000 valuation,--$s2 90
The above is close to an average OF
the county seat town taxes. 1t will be
observed at a glance where the reduc-
tion must take place if it amounts TO
anything. In the above instance, it
state taxes by half. it would amount
to only s1.22 on $4,000 valuation and
still leaves the bill SCOTS. or. if man
had $4,000 valuation. the reduction
would amount to but S6.t0 and the
Of his tax bill would be s15S.s0.
The state must practice economy, Of
course. but it must be evident to any
me thar the cut must come on the
arger items. if any relief is TO be felt.
''rake your tax receipt with you t9
he polls" has been the slogan Of
Governor Haines That the voters IL
ave been studying their tax receipts r
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

sive and full of valuable suggestions
was her paper that at the suggestion
of Mrs. Vaile it will be typewriter
and passed on to the inquirers that
come to her in the work Of her depart
ment of home economics.
Mrs. Morris spoke of the old idea
that an education as an essential to
a useful life was more necessary to
the boy than the girl, has been ex-
ploded, quoting the lines:
"If you educate the man, you edu-
cate the individual; educate the wom-
an and you educate the family"
Mrs. Beeman, city librarian, invited
the ladies to mothers story hour -
to be given by Miss Slower, a social
settlement worker of New York City,
at her home, corner of Sixth and Ham
ilton. Announcement of date will be
given through the columns of The
Press.
+ Several ladies signifed their desire
to join class in parliamentary drill.
The time and place will be announced
later.
The next meeting will be in the ma
ture of a musicale, in charge Of Mrs.
C. N. Perry, with Mrs. Samuel w. Dun
away as hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Extraordinary Display of Rings.

1t is doubtful if there was ever
on exhibit as large or as varied a
display of rings in the history of this
city as the Crescent Jewelry Company
are now displaying in their window.
1t is we'll worth any ones time to
stop and view the different styles and
stones.
Quantity alone does not prevail, as
the assortment shows there are the
finest stones of all varieties included
in the display.
Mr.. Couch, the manager of the
Crescent Jewelry Company, has spared
neither time nor trouble to give to
the people of Ell Centre and surround
ing country the best the market af-
fords in jewelry Of every descrip-
tiop.
An exceptionally fine line of silver
ware is also displayed in the window
making it one of the prettiest jewelry
exhibits ever seen here.
The Crescent Jewelry Company is 10.
Gated just two doors east of the post
Office and when you go to get youl
mail be sure to stop and see then
window.-Adv. 25l
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Test Incendiary Arrow

Paris, Feb. 21.-Successful expe-
riments were carried out today from
the balcony of the Eiffel tower with
an incendiary arrow.
The invention, consisting ola steel
shaft IA inches in length with two
helicodal gatherings and reservoir
containing quarter Of a pint of gas
oline.
On coming into contact with any
hard substance, the apparatus burst
into flames.
It's adoption on aeroplanes is as
sured, as it will prove valuable ac-
cessory in aerial warfare. Dirigibles
are doomed unless methods to coun-
teract the effects of these arrows are
devised
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
An Earned Nickname

Omitted Press Day service)
j., Washington, Feb. 21.-Representa-
tive Langley of Kentucky has the
nickname back home of turnpike
John" And he is proud of it. He told
the house recently during debate on
the good roads bill that nobody could
accuse him of playing politics on the
$25, 100000 pork barrel measure, for
by all the moonshine of the eternal
Kentucky mountains, he had gained
his title of Turnpike John" because :
he was red hot advocate of the good
roads movement.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
NILE CLUB DANCE
JAPANESE AFFAIR

The second dance of the Nile Club
series, held in Masonic Temple last
evening, proved to be one of the most
successful social functions of the sea-
son. The large hall was beautifully
decorated with wisteria, pepper
boughs and cherry blossoms. Fans
were distributed to the ladies as ia
vors, punk was burned and tea served,
to carry out the idea of a Japanese
affair. About thirty couples were
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Hearing on EXtraditiOn

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 21.-Martin
Madsen, executive secretary to Gov
ernor johnson, will hold hearing
today on the application for the ex
tradition to Chicago of John B. Koet
tier, alias Cutter, alias Renner, now
held in San Francisco. Koettler is
charged with the murder of Emma
Kraft in the Saratoga hotel, Chicago,
November IA, 1912.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
See MundO, the Palmist,

for fun or business or unerring ad-
vice on important matters of life as
disclosed by the mysterious language
of the palm to the experienced eye of
this master of the cult. In love,
travel or changes financial. If i'll, he
will diagnose your disease, describing
every symptom of your complaint.
Satisfaction or no charge. Fifty
cents. Temporary quarters, Sixth and
Broadway. Hours, 9:3O to IL, 2 to 4,
6:3O to 8.-Adv:e.Od tt
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Presbyterian Church.

Corner Sixth street and Orange
avenue. DIR. w. A. Cook, pastor. Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Editor O'Brien
of the Chico Enterprise will speak at
the II o'clock service. Preaching by
the pastor at 1880 p. m. There will
be union meeting of the Young Peo-
pies societies at the Christian church
at p. m. to hear Eva Craven Wheel
er, the dry state advocate.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Church of the Brethren.

You are invited to attend the regu-
lar services of the Church of the
Brethren, corner of Seventh and
Brighton. Services tomorrow at fol-
lows: Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL; subject, '"The Great
est Power in the World" In the
evening Christian Workers meeting
convenes at 7 p. M, followed by
preaching at 1880, from the subject,
"The Far Country" Everybody is
welcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Business Mems Bible Class.

Meets every Sunday morning at 10
o'clock in the Irrigation District Of
fee, Masonic Temple. The following
topics will be discussed: Feb. %, "The
Relation of Law to Prohibition, "
Charles L. Childers; March l, "The
Present Status of Prohibition in Cali
fornia"; March 8, "The Prospects for
California Dry in 1914" ]. c. Penn.
Each topic will be open for general
discussion. George A. Ragan, class
leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Indoor Meet at Pittsburg

Omitted Press Day Service)
Pittsburg, Feb. 21.-ShOrt dashes,
relays, distance runs and broad and
high jumping were features of an in
door athletic carnival held here today
by the Pittsburg Y. M. c. A. The meet
was staged at Duquesne garden and
more than 100 athletes of the asso-
citation participated.