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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
A VICIOUS BILL
Would Give to Commissioners Power
to Levy Bond Interest

Would Give to Commissioners Power
to Levy Bond Interest
Attorneys for bondholders have in
troduced bill in the Idaho legislature
to make it possible for county commits
sioners to vote the interest on irriga-
ton district bonds, in the event that
a district board fails to do so. AS is
apparent, the bill is a vicious one, and
will have the determined opposition Of
Emmett's members of the legislature,
Senator Hayes and Representative
Tyler.
w. H. Shane, president of the board
of directors of the Emmett Irriga-
ton district, went to Boise the first
of the week to lobby against the bill.
He was compelled to return home
yesterday on account of sickness.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Bridge Collapses

While ]. L. Steward was driving a
number of cattle across the bridge
over the Farmers canal on North
Boise avenue, the bridge collapsed and
a number of the cattle went down with
it. One was so badly injured that it
was necessary to kill it. The tim
bers of the bridge were rotted clear
through.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Moose Get Option

The Moose lodge have taken an
option on the business lot on Main
street, adjoining the Golden Rule
store on the east, belonging to H. A.
Partridge. The option runs for six
months and the price agreed upon is
s1400. This order is planning to
erect building for lodge and COM
mercial purposes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Bill Passes

The Gem county bill passed the
house Monday afternoon by the de-
cisive vote of 38 to II. The bill gives
the voters in the proposed county an
opportunity to decide whether the
county shall be created or not.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Millinery Onening

We have received most complete
line of new spring hats and millinery,
and viii hold our spring opening Sat
urday, March 6. The ladies are in
vited to call and inspect our new line.
We are sure it will please you.
MISS LANGHAUSEN.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04

On Saturday, DR.. Clark amputated
the index finger Of the left hand Of
Delbert Casper, the 15-year-old sen Of
Peter Casper. The finger was injur-
ed several years ago and was 50 de-
formed that it was useless.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Market Day

Next Saturday is market day ana
it promises to be the biggest one
ever held here. Colonel Barnard re-
ports that something like $2500 worth
of cows, horses and hogs have al
ready been listed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Moose Herd Growing.

The local Moose lodge initiated four
candidates at their regular meeting
last Friday evening, which was fol-
lowed by lunch. Those who rode
the goat were Walter Knox. ]. L.
Steward, Ralph Skinner and v. S.
Bellus.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Millinery Opening.

We will have cur first showing of
spring hats Saturday, March s. We
have nice line of ladies' and chill
dren's hats for you to select from,
and you will find our prices reason
able. You are welcome to call and
see our line whether you buy or not.
THE FAIR STORE.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Purchases Blue Blooded Fowls.

F. H. Sherwood this week received
two pure bred Plymouth Rock roost-
ers from noted New York chicken
breeder. The two fowls cost Mr.. Sher-
wood s25 and they are beauties.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04

"The Pride of Jennico," one of the
greatest successes of the American
stage, in motion pictures at the Flee
trio Monday, March s.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Winter Wheat Improving

For time it was thought that the
winter wheat crop in this section had
been injured by the lack of snow
the past winter, but it is stated that
it is showing up in good shape at this
time with promise of a good average
stand.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
Horses for War

Messrs. Hutchins & Bernethy viii
be in Emmett Saturday to buy cavalry
horses They must be Is to 16 hands
high, dark color, not under years
cid, mares or geldings.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04

Announcement is made of the mar
riage of Frank Hopper, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Hopper, former Emmett
residents, and Miss Georgia Grum of
Weiser Wednesday of last week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04

amputated the remainder Of the fin
ger. The accident occurred when she
placed her hand on a chooping block
while her brother was cutting kind
ling.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04

E. NJ. Reilly and G. B. Mains went
to Boise Tuesday to look after import
ant business matters.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
EMMETT WEATHER REPORT.

A weeks record of the government
weather station, as furnished by To-
cal weather observer H T. Davis:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
BORN

On Sunday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Andy
Kelly, a daughter.
On Tuesday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Ramey, a son.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
For Lighting.

First 20 kilowatt .hcurs, 8 cents per
kilowatt hour; next 80 hours, cents;
next 40 hours, Z cents; next 90 hours,
cents; next 100 hours, 5 cents; next
200 hours, cents; next 500 hours, 8
cents. All additional kilowatt hours
3 cents. This includes both CONNER
cial and residence lighting.
The domestic cooking rates range
from 3 cents per kilowatt hour to 219
cents for all over so kilowatt hours.
Minimum charge for all classes of
service 81. Ten per cent penalty add
ed if not paid on or before the 10th of
each month.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04

You get full dollar worth for csc
ash at MCGOWAN Bros. Store
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04
NEW LIGHTING RATES
Substantial Reductions Made
Utilities Commission

Last week The Index printed the
new schedule of rates for power as
fixed by the public utilities commits
sion. The new lighting and heating
rates for southwestern Idaho points
were given out by the commission Sat
urday.
The rates adopted, to become eff
fective April l, are as follows:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04

FOR SALE-White Wyandotte and
Indian Runner duck eggs for hatch
ing. F. H. SPOTS, Route 2.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-03-04

Use our home-cured hams and
bacon and lard. Steward & Burkhard
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
MANY HEAR McLENDON.
Number From Sumter and Other
Counties Go to BishOpville to Hear
Rcyiyalist.

Evangelist Baxter Franklin Nc
Lendon, who is conducting a. revival
service at Bishopville is preaching to
large and enthusiastic audiences every
day and night now and many who
hear him are coming up at the close
of the meetings to profess their faith
in Christ and promise to lead new
lives. More than five hundred con-
versions are reported as the result Of
his two weeks preaching at Bishop
vile. e., .-..,
On Sunday there were quite num-
Der of people from Sumter, Orange
burg, Calhoun, Darlington, Florence
and Marlboro. as well as Lee County,
present to hear the evangelist, about
twenty-five hundred being present i'm
his audience Mr.. McLendon is said
to be preaching powerful sermons and
doing much good. :. ... g..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
Won PAPEN'S IRE ROUSED.
German Military Attaclic Speaks of
Affair as "UnScntlcmanly."

San Francisco, Sept 24.-Capt.
Franz Won Papen, German military at
tache at Washington, who in one of
the letters found III the possession of
James f. j. Archibald referred to
Americans ''as those idiotic Yankees" ,"
is in San Francisco today. He is ac-
companied by a friend, who registered
at hotel as m. Hatzfeldt, New
York"
Capt Won Papen arrived yesterday
and attempted. it is said. to preserve
an incognito. When his identity be-
came known he refused to make any
statement other than to say he is here
on leave of absence.
Il have nothing to say with refer
encc to what | consider the ungentle-
manly use of private letters" Capt.
Van Papen said.
He added that all official uttcranccs
must come from Count Won Bernstorff
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
FOR CHINA.
Most Thoroughly Scientific System i'm
WOrld in Prospect by Foundation.

New York, Sept. 26.-China- has in
prospect the most thoroughly scien-
,tific system eof medical education in
the world if plans of the China medi-
cal board of the Rockefeller founda-
'tion, Outlined in the third part of
the annual report Of the foundation,
made public here today, are realized.
This e0r1c1usion is reached from the
fesplts of four months observation of
China's needs by commission COM
prising Harry Pratt Johnson, president
of the University of Chicago; Roger
S. Greene, United States consul gen.
eral at Hankow, and Francis w. Pea
body Of the Harvard medical school.
LAS the system proves practicable
and efficient we may extend it to
other similar centres. or it will per-
haps itself, and China will be in fair
way to lead the world in medicine"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
MEN REORGAN-
IXE.
"Chambcr of Conn iercc and Agricul-
turc" Organized by City's Business
Men,

''Chambcr of Conn iercc and Agricul-
turc" Organized by City's Business
Men.
Orangeburg, Sept. 24.-The Orange
burg Chamber of Commerce and Agri-
culture, for the promotion of the gen.
eral welfare of The city and county of
Orangeburg was made q permanent
organization last evening at a largely
attended meeting of this city's most
progressive business men, held at the
court house, said meeting having been
called by commercial body tempor-
arily organized at like gathering
Thursday, September 16. The pro-
posed constitution and bylaws, read
and submitted by Major w. l.. Glaze,
chairman of the temporary commit
tee named to draft such bylaws were
unanimously adopted.
The following officers were unani-
mously elected: President, w. l..
Moscley; first vice president, B. Hart
Moss; second vice president, P. M.
Smoak; secretary an6 treasurer, w.
A. Livingston. Directors: J. M. Alber-
Igotti. w. G. Seas, w. L. Glover, Henry
Sims, c. A. Renncker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29

(water buffalo) or two. In the fields
are nothing but cotton and corn. l was
surprised to see so much cotton. 1t is
planted in rows just about one-third
hoes instead Of by plowing. Judging
from the divisions Of land though,
farmers in general cannot have more
than two acres. In fertilizing it all
that is necessary Is to cut a dyke in
one Of the numerous canals intersect-
ing the country and mood the field
with rich loan from the Nile.
If dykes are not available water is
raised from the canal by crude water
wheels. In some instances it is done
by hand with wooden cylinders about
six feet long ,one end of which is un-
der water and the other elevated to
the ditch level. A turbine-like ar
rangement inside raised the water
with the revolutions OF the cylinder.
Another scheme employed is by bull
lock hitched to a pole-just like an
old country sugar cane mill. A sys-
tenn of gears operates the water
wheel. OF course the entire system
is crude. For all that l know old Joe
himself may have invented the scheme
On the roads are few camels,
some water buffalo and many donk-
eys, descendants probably Of those
taking part in the flight to Egypt.
/ see that l am running into a VOL
ume and the, censors, becoming tired
of reaGing, may destroy it. so more
anon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29

Supervisor II. NJ. Pitts came near
being seriously injured today and did
sustain Il number of bruises which
were more or less painful by being
struck and knocked down hy an auto
mobile. The accident occurred about
one o'clock as Mr.. Pitts was crossing
the street in front of O'Donnen and
Company's store, and he would prob
ably have been badly injured had the
car not been going along at "A low
rate of speed at the time. just as ne
got half way across the street some
one called him back and as he turned
and started back the machine hit him.
ON" arm was hurt and his face was
bruised, but Mr.. Pitts was able to GO,
up ana continue his way.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29

for sale. but l didn't taste any. After
a four-mile drive we reached the gar
dens and orange grove. The whole
was beautiful, but they did not appeal
to me as they were so unnatural and
had to be nurtured. After a hurried
trip through the garden we adjourned
TO n nearby cafe for lunch i'm which
there was nothing Maltese except some
sour grapes. Finishing lunch. we took
carriages for town.
Both going and coming there were
or course many women and / inquired
why they all wore such big round
black hoods with long flowing wells
and / was told that such dress became
national when, after the French cap
tured Malta in 1886, they ravished all
the women who adopted this style of
mourning, so to speak. We drove to
the elevator, paid a penny each, rode
down and took boat back to our good
snip kaisar Hind and sailed at D.
m. bound for Port Said, Egypt.
Standing on the boat deck l watched
the island slowly disappear over the
horizon and shortly afterwards when
night fell, a perfectly delightful day
had come to a close.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
BIG COTTON SALE.
Hardy 4 Co., Buy Sixteen Hundred
Bales from Ii. j. Barnett.

One of the largest sales of cotton by
q single person ever made in Sumter
was put through this morning when r.
j. Barnett sold 1000 bales Of cotton to
Hardy & Co. Inc. The sale was made
on condition of immediate delivery
and while the exact price paid was
not stated, it is understood on good
authority that the average price was
upwards of IL cents. Assuming that
the price was precisely II cents, for
the purpose' of making the calcula-
tion, the deal amounted to 5000
quite tidy sum for one cotton check.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
ANOTHER STORM ON WAY.
Caribbean Disturbance Headed West
OF Northwest.

Washington, Sept. pa storm
warning issued tonight by the wealth
or bureau said a Caribbean storm
raging southeast of Kingston, jamaica,
probably would move west of north
west Strong winds are said to he
prevailing on the south coast OF Haiti.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
BROADWAY TRAFFIC BLOCKED
Subway CNvcin Causes Worst Ticup
Ever Known

Special to The Daily Item.
New York, Sept. 27.-Thc worst
trailic ticup ever known is the result
of recent subway cave in. Sections of
broadway are closed to all traffic,
also large section Of Seventh Avenue.
Thousands are compelled to walk
miles to their work. Officials are in
NcStigating the cause.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
RETURN TO SCHOOL.
One Hunnrcd and Scventy-five Heard
Summons

lynchburg, Sept. 24.-The schooii :
exercises for the ensuing term at tbs
place opened in the high school buill-
ing on Monday morning Of this wooK
with the following teaching force in
Charge: j. G.. Kelly, superintendent:
Misses Antley, Lesesne, McClenaghen.
Edge and Harry. The enrolment IN
the first day was 175.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
LOOT AND KILL At CANANEN.

Douglas, Sept. 2i.-Thirty terror
stricken American women arrived
from Cananea. Carranza troops have
been looting and killing there for
thirtN-SiX hours. Forty inOffcnsive
MCXiCanS were executed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29

A second letter from Vice Consul
Dick, written from Alexandria. Egypt
is equally interesting in it's description
OF life customs of the people and Incl
dents of the trip:
Alexandria, Egypt, Aug. 80. 1915.
Arrived here on Friday night with
out adventure except for q slight delay
at Port Said where the customs au-
thorities snitched my Austrian auto
matte pistol and, as L refused to let
them open a well-packed suit case
containing an Underwood typewriter
destined for use in the consulate at
Jerusalem, they held it up. However.
owing to my official nature they will
be passed upon the representation Of
our consul here.
arrived here one day too late to
eaten our cruiser Des Moines. The
cruiser Chester will arrive in q few
days though and I'll continue my
journey, the schedule of which Is al
ready week late. owing to my en-
forced stay in both New York and at
Marseilles. intend to make hay while
the sun shines by going over to Cairo
tomorrow for two days to have look
see After the trip I'll write about it.
At 1880 last Friday we pulled out of
Port Said station on the Cairo express.
Almost Immediately the right of way
led to the bank of the Suez Canal,
which we followed for over an hour.
On one side was the canal and on the
other were marshes and desert. Along
the canal there were very few traces of
the recent fighting.
After leaving the canal at Ishmalia
the track struck across the desert
which. us you know. is some sand. The
sunlight reflected on us gave a green
ish hue and the glare was something
fearful. Fortunately the speed of the
train raised u breeze. Occasionally VIC
passed Gases which formed delightful
contrasts-the deep green and the yell
lowish sand. About 1.30 q chap pass
ed the compartment in which was
and said first seats for luncheon. -
on L started for the diner, without
differcntiating between this announces
mcnt and the usual one in the l.. S. a.
First call for lunch" l reached
the diner all right and sat down, only
to be routed out for not having 8
ticket. obtainablc at Port Said fol
first place. l could see myself goini
hungry. as I had no meal ticket ut al
and they were out for 3rd service too
knew | wouldn't he put out, so l sa
tight and got chow, consisting of most
ly stcwed tough beef and spuds
There were some ripe dates, which
think are not as appctizing as drict
ones.
| About time | finished eating we ar
rived at "a city called Zagzig. som'
place too. The train waited only a few
minutes and we proceeded on L
Benha. whore we had to change cars
carriages, as they say here. This bur,
Is "a fertile spot in the delta of tn
Nile and 1t is here that one gets tn
first impression of the ancient graner,
of the world with one Joseph as man
lager. | don't see the how his brother
managed to cross the desert to ge
4 grain from him.
From the train window one get
an idea of the country. The house
: are made of mud just as Biblc pic
: lures show US. on the flat roofs on
sees chickens. COrnstalks. cotton stalks
! dogs and rubbish. Through the door
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
Imports Released by Britain.
Special to The Daily Item.

Special to The Daily Item.
Washington, Sept. 24.-The
British embassy notified the
State department that arrange
mentS are complete for the re-
lease to American importers of
hundred and fifty million dol
lars worth of German Austrian
goods held in warehouses at
Rotterdam.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-29
Marriage License Record.

A license to marry was issued this
morning To Nylcs Evans and Addie
Henry, of Sumter.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-26

town. His shoe became unlaced as
he was crossing rustic bridge span
ming a ravine near the river. Alvin
set his dinner pail on the rail.
Crack! He glanced up quickly, in
time to see his dinner pail go flying
from its place, rolling down steep
incline and strike the river. He no
ticed two boys rushing through the
yard of a vine-embowered cottage
by. One carried a sling-shot They
rapidly got beyond pursuit. Alvin
tried to make out where his MONDAY
lunch and its receptacle had landed,
failed, and proceeded toward the
plant half mile farther on. .
81 shan't mourn much" he humor-
outly told himself. "a restaurant
meal will be pleasant variation"
1t must have been two hours later
when the timekeeper of the plant
came to him. He carried tin dinner
pail with a dent in one side.
"This yours?" he inquired. 81 fan
cy so, for your initials are scratched
on the cover"
"Why, yes, replied Alvine, inspect
ing his missing dinner pail. where
did you get it?" a
1.-TWO boys brought it, said it be-
longed to man working here and
described you. Then they scooted
away as if scared into a hurry"
"Remorse or genuine good-heart-
edness," smiled Alvin. Thanks"
and he thought no more of the Incl
dent until noon quitting time,
Then as he removed the cover of
the dinner pail, in profound bewilder-
ment he stared. A napkin spotlessly
white came first Beneath was heap
of dainty meat sandwiches. A layer
of lettuce leaves, and there nestled a
square of pie nudging harmoniously
a thick slice of raisin cake.
my original lunch must have
spilled out, and those two mischiev-
Gus lads, in a spasm of contrition |
hoIro tho roi1 h |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-26

pected repast fingered like after-fra-
GRANGE of a rose, as he passed the
spot where the catastrophe of the
dinner pail had transpired. Alvin
had never before noticed the sylvan
beauty of the little cottage standing
back from the road amid a nest of
greenery and flower. For the first
time, too, he observed a written card
nailed to the fence post. 1t read:
Can accommodate one or two board
ers."
eff the food they dispense is any
thing like what got today % rumin-
ated Alvin, 81 can't do better than
make the change"
Which Alvin proceeded to do the
next day. The comfort and coziness
of the place delighted him. There
was an added charm He found that
the widow who owned the house had
a daughter who assumed the duties
of hostess in a way that made him
feel at home.
Meta Day was beautiful girl. She
was musical and so was Alvin. Two
pleasant evenings surrounded by real
friendliness and culture gave Alvin a
new spur in life.
The third evening as he sat down
to supper there was raisin bread. He
could not help but praise it. Then
naturally in his usual good-natured
way Alvin recited the episode of the
disappearing dinner pail. He COM
mended the worthy restitution made
by the two mischievous boys.
why" suddenly spoke up Mrs.
Day. Meta made them return the
dinner pail" 80 -..-
"Motherp warned Meta, flushing.
eyes, and it was Meta who filled
the dinner pail, - proceeded Mrs. Day.
cts original contents had gone into
the river. She made the boys recover
the dinner pail" -r
Alvin glanced gratefully at Meta.
Amid her confusion she seemed love-
I;o,, o1yo,. 70 hin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-30
BROWNS SIGN PARKER.
Strawbridge E. Clothier Teams Out
fielder to Be Given Chance.

PHILADELPHIA, July 30.-When the
Browns left town last night for Wash
inSton. D. c., they took along with
them Parker, outfielder who has
been playing with the Strawbridge &
Clothier team this season. Parker is a
youngster who looks promising. and
as Branch Hickey is now building up a
team for 1875 he is eagerly signing
every available lad of promise. While
Parker may find it difficult to horn in
among the present outfielders of the
Browns, he is to be given 4 thorough
trying out, according to Hickey. The
good work Of Sisler. the Michigan star,
and the showing of Ernest koob, the
Kalamazoo State Normal School boy.
here yesterday gives st. Louis two
most promising players for the future.
There are many more young players to
report to Hickey between now and fall
for trying -outs.
1t was reported yesterday that the
Cleveland club had asked waivers on
Rip Hagerman. who held Washington
to a pair Of hits Tuesday. A deal also
is said to be on between the Indians
and Browns for Utility Man Leary.
who has been doing pinch catching and
first base subbing with fair degree OF
success for St. Louis.