The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-04-17
BLACK CANYON DISTRICT
PROSPECTS BEGIN
TO IMPROVE

according to Hon. J. NJ. Thompson
and DEL Priest, industrial agent Of
me Inc ~. >. L., the prospects of the
nlack canyon Irrigation district be-
ing included in the u S. Reclamation
work and construction actually com
menced' is beginning to look decided
ly bright.
These gentlemen returned the first
OF the week from the Denver convan.
ton and gave more or less br;af
report at the Commercial club meet.
ing Monday evening. IF work is NOT
actually commenced on the Black
canyon Irrigation district by loI5"
said Mr.. Thompson, "it will in nv
opinion be our own fault. The u, s
Reclamation service is in favor Of
taking up the work. Mr.. RYAN as
sured me personally that he consid-
cred the Black Canyon district on ?
par with that of the south side of the
North Platte-which is in direct line
OF development by the service"
Mr.. Thompson says the Interior
Department is striving to do some
thing for the actual settler. Secre-
tary Lane and Mr.. Ryan are endeav-
oring to secure legislation which will
conditions. More than 100
millions are needed to finish the de-
Velopment Of the western projects.
Senator Borah Optimistic.
Mr.. Thompson is in receipt of
letter from Senator Borah in which
ne declares that he is more hopeful
than ever of the final outcome Of the
effort to have the government take up
the Black Canyon District.
Mr., Priest at the meeting of the
Commercial club said that he was
happy to be able to tell the mem
bers of the splendid address made at
Denver by Mr.. Thompson. "Mr.
Thompson was allowed five minutes"
said Mr., Priest, but was unanimously
accorded an extension of time. He
told of the Black Canyon district
settlers; of hope referred until direst
poverty and want stared them in the
face. His descriptions were such as
to hold the immense throng spell
bound. At the conclusion of his adj
dress there was not dry eye in the
entire audience"
After the meeting Mr.. Priest was
seen by a representative of The
Tribune and grew more enthusiastic
over Mr.. Thompson's talk at Den
yer. He said that the fve-minute
limit was rigidly adhered to and that
the very fact that Mr.. Thompson was
accorded an extension Of time gave
evidence Of the telling effect of his
words. Round after round of APP
plause followed his talk" said Mr..
I II
sides for the name Of the fat man
was Jim Thompson of Caldwell, and
ing to find him-but he was busy all
night on committee work.
THE Oregon Short Line is willing
help the Black Canyon. 1t will send
any man they want to Washington or
help in any way possible to further
the cause. 1t is more vitality interest
ed than can be any individual for it
will derive benefit that will last for
all time.
at is my opinion after several talks
with reclamation officers" continued
Mr.. Priest, that should Congress fail
to pass the necessary appropriation
d
ton will take up the matter and force
the issue"
Mr.. Thompson at the meeting OF
the club strongly urged that the pres
ent series of meetings be continued
and enthusiasm aroused in every COM
munity. Mr.. Ryan was greatly i'm
pressed with the numerously signed
petitions and kept the affidavit of Rev
w. S. Hawkes. in regard to the I'M
Outstanding between the Black Can
yon district and the Reclamation SER
vice when the district was withdrawn
from the service and organized as an
irrigation district.
The next meeting will be held at
Emmett Monday evening and it is
probable that a special train will be
arranged for. Everybody is urged
to make the trip and get behind the
movement. Its up to u.s." said Mr..
Thompson, "and if we all get busy
and stay busy, we will win"