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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20
LITTLE DAMAGES BY FIPE
Idaho Has Had Only Few Timber
BiaZcs That Caused Little Damage.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 16-Reports re-
Gently received by the Western Forest
ry x Conservation association. from
all protective agencies in the north
west, show practically no loss of tim
Der through forest fires up to the
present time.
Favorable weather conditions and
careful preparations for the season
are the chief factors which have so far
made for a clean record on the part
of patrol organizations
Following the plan of previous sea-
sons each protective agency began,
we'll in advance of dry weather, to get
it's territory in the best possible shape
for successfully combating any fires
which might become started.
Additional lookout points were
equipped, telephone lines extended
and repaired, new trails constructed,
and every effort made to secure the
best possible cooperation between the
various patrol organizations. These
efforts are now bearing fruit in the
prompt detection and suppression of
all fires which become started.
Although the beginning of August
saw condition much more favorable
tHdl LhoSt VI d year ago lUeTe is SJllI
time for the woods to become dry and
only the greatest care and vigilance
will prevent fires from starting during
the next few weeks.
Oregon experienced no fires worthy
of mention during July. A few fires
escaped as result of slash burnings
but were speedily extinguished with
out loss of green timber. About 300
wardens are on duty outside of the
national forests and this number will
probably be slightly increased if rains
are not forthcoming within the next
few days. The need of strict en-
forcement of the forest laws has been
especially emphasized this season, and
Y campaign to eliminate the smoke
nuisance has been vigorously carried
on.
Washington reports some 35 fires
during July, all promptly extinguished
and with small loss of timber The
Washington Forts Fire association has
81 men on duty and the state, through
| its own and the Federal Weeks Law
appropriation, nearly as many more.
Idaho has experienced few small
! fires none of which have caused loss
of timber Only the normal force O
| patrolmen is on duty, but every pre-,
caution is being taken to see tina
fires are promptly discovered. The
Forest Service this season has con
structed several emergency ware
houses where fire fighting tools, avail
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20

able for immediate shipment to points
needed are stored. This is in adj
dition to the tool supply which each
national forest maintains.
Montana reports a most favorable
season as compared with last year.
The Northern Montana Forestry asso-
citation has had no fires in it's terri
tory.
In spite of present favorable con-
ditions the utmost care is urged by
all agencies to prevent damage during
the next month. August and early
September can be counted upon to be
dry and few hot days are all that
is required to produce a serious fire
hazard
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20

the ensuing ten months rests upon
large number of uncertainties, it
would still appear that the farmer
who holds his wheat until January
February or even later, will realize
greater profits than he who sells be-
fore that time There are, however,
a large number of facts to be borne
in mind. Practically every country
of Importance in the world has raised
more wheat this year than last. The
Russian crops, exclusive of Poland
and Siberia, are in the neighborhood of
100,0O0,000 bushels more than last
year; Italy's crop is 20,000,O00 bush
els larger; the United Kingdom has
| 3 100000 more bushels. Reports from
Germany and Austria indicate crop
above normal thanks to the prisoners
Of war; and in addition to this, these
countries have purchased practically
the entire Rumanian crop at the very
time that the allies were dickering for
it. South American wheat is said
to be Of fair quality, and our own
crop is, of course, enormous and
of high grade.
Yet in spite of these factors, it
would seem as though it would be
good policy to hold for some months,
| if the farmer can afford it, reckoning
his interest and insurance among his
other considerations. The Russian
| crop will largely be locked within
her own borders as long as the Turks
can hold the Dardanelles, which will
still be for some time, in all proba-
bility The northern ports of Russia
will be closed to navigation because
of the cold weather within a month or
SO. This means that the Russian
supply will scarcely be available for
general use until such time as Con-
stantinople is captured, when the
price of all cereals will doubtless
break sharply In fact, it may well
be said that the price of wheat is be-
ing determined right now upon the
Gallipoli peninsula. The crop in the
Irest of Europe has been harvested anG
is rapidly being consumed. In fact
England is already making arrange
Iments for the purchase of our surplus
crop.
If he can afford it, therefore, The
wheat owner had best wait before
Iselling. The caution must be not t.
hold for unduly high price-certainl!
mot for So wheat Gas some farmers
unfortunately, are still doing) ant
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20
UNIVERSITY NEWS LETTER
Shall We Sell Wheat?

The writer's attention was called
some time ago to farmer who has a
two-year crop of wheat in his barns
exclusive of this harvest for the pres
ent year. which he is holding for a
price of two dollars? While this is
doubtless an exceptional case, it does
raise the question as to the wisdom
of holding ones crop for future high
prices. While it is undoubtedly not
wise to hold for the price this particu-
lar farmer seeks, and recognizing
fully that the price of wheat during
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20
BERGER

Fl. C. Ericsson, Correspondent.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20
ARTESIAN CITY NEWS

Mrs. Byron Smith, who has been liv-
ing on Strong's Canyon ranch, for the
past six months, has returned to her
home in Georgetown, Idaho.
The Socialist local held a meeting
at the home of Mr.. Albert Dearinger
Saturday evening.
Mr.. l.. James brother, of Colorado
and his family have been visiting here
at the James home the past week.
They are en- route to California
Mr.. Charlie Hickey and Chris Ar
stine were visiting in Burley Sunday.
Miss Mable Pettijohn of Kimberly,
is visiting with her brother, Ray, this
week.
Mr.. T. j. Rutlege has been working
on his farm in Hansen the past few
days.
The Hickey Bros. are busy cutting
grain for Pettijohn and Rutledge this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B.. Randell and
Miss Gertrude Beers spent Sunday at
the home of Mrs. H. C. Randell
Mr.. and Mrs, Dearinger and Miss
Anna Dalquist and mother were visit
ing at the Stevens home Monday.
Mr.. Fred Keller and Mr.. Beals were
transacting business in Artesian Tues
day.
Miss Anna Dalquist, and her moth
err of Ft. Madison, Iowa, are visiting
here with Mrs. Albert Dearinger for 6
few days Miss Dalquist is our teach
er for the coming term and reports {
very pleasant vacation, especially COO
for Iowa.
Mr.. John Tooth, of Churchill, is cut
ting grain for Bowers this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strong are here
on their fathers dry farm for few
days.
Porter and Taylor's header is work
ing on the S. F. Strong farm this week
Mr.. Ray Pettijohn had the misfor
tune to lose two OF his colts this weel
I with rat poison.
Our schoolhouse has been paintet
and has new porch and coal hous
added
Mr.. Joe Adamson and his father o
| Portland, Oregon, have bought TIN
Martin home near Murtaugh lake.
Lowell Dearinger and Miss There's
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20

it will not be bad policy to sell with
out waiting for the price even to
equal the high point of last year.
The market, too, must be closely
watched for it will be far more nor
NAL and less widely advertised than
last winter and decisive actions in
the war zone are possible at any mo-
ment. July, 1915, prices on the Chi
cago pit for No. red, averaged 40c
a bushel more than for the same peri
cd last year and 1t is still selling
around $1.14. From February until
May of this year the same wheat new
Ter fell below $1.51 and the monthly
average for May was $1.63R. The
shortening of the distance and of the
time of delivery through the opening
of the canal route should, moreover,
enable the seller to take better advan-
tage of current prices.
One may conclude, therefore, that
while it is not likely that prices will
remain as high this year as last, they
probably will rise and with the above
precautions borne in mind, he will be
comparatively safe who holds for
some time to come before trying to
realize on his crop.
HOWARD T. ELLIS,
Economics department, University
of Idaho.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20

Report for Report for
LIVESTOCK Year 1914 Year 1915
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20

Strong were visiting at the Strong
home Sunday night
Mr.. Guy Porter and Miss futile were
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Strong Sunday.
Mr.. Clarence Sullivan went to Twin
Falls Tuesday to have his ankle tend
ed by DR.. Morgan.
Mr.. Orson Strong is railing brush
for Mr.. W. J. Wise this week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20

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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-08-20

When the mousse you ough. to be liv.
ing in now Is vacated Unexpectedly
md is for rent. you'll get the news
through the classified columns.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
READY TO BEGIN
 DEVELOPING LAND
iFrom Fridays paily.)

With the big dam of the Hassay- ampa Alfalfa Farms Company, on Granite creek nearing completion, ar engagements are being closed to begin work on lands in Lonesome valley.
 It was stated yesterday by Chief Engineer Cookinham. that before April l, there would begin a move ment in digging canals, laterals and other waterways, which would be en- ergctically rushed, in order that early summer crops could be cultivated. The 1,400 acres planted to rye last fall, have proved successful, in some sections reaching to heighth of over eight inches. The scene is quite re- freshing when contrasted to the nude state that existed before any effort was made to reclaim that arid waste.
 From what has been accomplished already in making the soil productive, the officials of the company are elat- ed, and with water to assist in future development, a realization of what was anticipated will most assuredly result Plans under consideration, 1t is stated, call for the development this season of the full 5000 acres of land owned, this action being determined by the success made with the expert mental crop of rye sown. The dam last night had the main arch to a heighth of over "A feet, and will be fully completed next week, when con serving the waters of Granite creek will follow.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
LITTLE, JESSIE IS
 PREPARING TO RESUME
lFrom Wednesdays Daily.l

(From Wednesdays Daily)
 C. H. Blacker, general manager of the Chaparral Mining Company, who returned from Ohio short time ago, is to resume development on the Little Jessie in a short time.
 The ten-stamp mill of John s. Jones is to be remodeled and placed in con dition to handle larger tonnage and under more modern principles than formerly, and indication that the prop erty has large ore reserves and will inauguratc extensive production.
 The Jessie under Hackers methods of operating has attracted favorable comment, shipments made of gold ores and mill runs given at the plant practically demonstrating the proposi- ton to be one of merit, and to exceed expectations in tonnage values given. It is the general opinion of mining men conversant with what has taken place recently on the Jessie that it faces a splendid future.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
HIT OVER HEAD WITH
 BUTT OF REVOLVER
(From Thursdays Daily.)


 Oscar Simm. a cowboy in the em- ploy of the Arizona Cattle Company, pleaded guilty yesterday before Jus tice of the Peace Chas. H. McLane to assaulting Ray Montonye, and paid g fine of $25. The case is the outcome of the feud between the cattle con cern and the Montonyes, which a short time. ago resulted in the arrest of Mrs. Montonye on charge oi throwing a rock at Wayne Ritter. She was acquitted.
 The Montonyes have settled on a piece of land near Hillside, the i'm provements on which, are laid claim to by the company. Varying stories were told regarding the latest mix-up. Montonye asserted that Simm came to his door and invited him to come out and fight, and when the invita- ton was accepted was hit over the head with the butt of revolver. Simm alleged that the complaining witness was the aggressor. Judge McLane admoniShed all parties to make an effort to try and settle their differences in the future without re sort to such drastic measures.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
ZINC CLIMBS TO
 HIGHEST PRICE KNOWN
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From WedneSday Oally.J
 Right on the heels of the recent advance in the price of copper comes news that zinc also has started to climb up to an unprecedented figure, eastern. quotations on Monday of this week being II cents per pound. This is the highest ever known for this metal that slumped to as low as 5 cents a pound few months ago. Several mines in this section were compelled to suspend, as associated with the silver ores zinc was also a feature to stimulate this character of mining.
 The present price for zinc has at tracted very much comment among local mining men, as it was not antic- ipated. Under normal conditions this metal fluctuated in price from to 6 cents per pound, and in exceptional cases reached cents.
 Arrangements are being closed for three camps to resume near this city, where zinc values are considered essential to mine ores carrying other metals as by-product.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
MONTHS REST
 BEFORE EXTRA SESSION

MIAMI. Ariz.. March H.-Gover- nor George w. P. Hunt was visitor in Miami Monday, having come over from the state capital in company with Representative w. D. Claypool.
 "I will have to call an extra ses- sion of the legislature" said the gov ernor that afternoon, but 1t will not be for a month at least and maybe not before the first of June. l thought it would be better to give the members a chance to visit their homes and rest awhile before setting them to work again."
 It was mentioned to the governor that members of the lower house blame the state senate for the small amount of work done during the ses- sion. Well" he replied, there were a few in the lower house, also, who were somewhat to blame. Of course, I was not satisfied with the work done. No one was. But would not care to say that there was too much water or too much Bacon" /"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
REPAYS KINDNESS BY
 ASSAULTING BENEFACTRESS
(From Fridays Daily)

Mrs. John T. Nelson. of Los An geles. wife of former saloon man at Jerome Junction, is lying in seri- ous condition in a. Los Angeles hos pital according to advices received here day or so ago, as result of a murderous attack by tramp whom she was feeding at her home at S29 West Fifty-fourth street.
 Concerning the assault and robbery the Los Angeles Times says:
 Mrs. Nelson lives alone, and was backward about opening the door when she heard raps for admittance, but with the screen locked she did SO, and when the man told her he was only looking for something to eat, she invited him into the kitchen. He devoured hearty meal and Mrs. Nelson thought he was going to leave, when he suddenly leaped upon her and dealt her blow that sent her reeling to the floor. The woman cried hysterically and begged the in- truder not to further harm her. He answered her plea with another blow, and this time she was rendered un- conscious.
 The screams of Mrs. Nelson were heard for nearly a block and among those who hurried to her home were Mrs. Etta Graves and Mrs. Lucille Meath, the latter carrying big re volver. With the gun, Mrs. Meath was,not afraid, and made a thorough search of the premises, but the rob Der could not be found.
 Ammonia was applied by neighbore 10 revive Mrs. Nelson, but to no avail and it was necessary to summon physician. After he worked with tht l injured woman for half an hour ol more she regained her senses, but wa: pronounced to be in a serious con dition, the physician declaring thaf she may never recover from the shocl to her nervous system.
 The assault upon Mrs. Nelson wa' reported to the police at University station and several officers were de tailed to the case. Mrs. Nelson gave ; good description of the robber, who i an American, about 5 years old shabbily dressed, and well educated.
 q hate to do this" he said to Mrs Nelson, just before he attacked her 'fbut you seem to have plenty to ca and must have some money"
 The woman was trying to tell hin he could have all the money there wa in the house when he struck her.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
PREDICTS BRIGHT
 FUTURE FOR MINING
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

NAlO Oll " AC1AA1I
 Returning yesterday from scout ing trip through Big Bug and adja- cent country. Alex D. Hussellman, a mining engineer of Pioche, Nevada, was quite enthusiastic over the min eral outlook Of the Mayer country, and expressed himself as follows:
 The field Is evidently inviting for investors and for this reason there is being built a new process of treat ing rebellious ores that heretofore have baffed the standard methods of reduction, and if it proves a success, the mineral industry will be material ly advanced, ii not completely regen- erated. The smelter at Humboldt is running to its full capacity, the Blue Bell mine being the principal source of supply. The situation generally in the field in a radius of ten miles of Mayer is interesting and no mineral subdivision of the country has the vast possibilities which surface indica- tions and limited development indi- cate Deep mining should be the only solution of that region, which is so forcibly reflected in what the Blue Bell today is accomplishing. The smelter running and the plant going up, will pave the way, just like the old arastra in early days of California gold mining brought in the stamp mill and later the concentrator, the cyan ide system, and the massive smeltcrs All mining communities go through series of serious failures, only to right themselves later, when they settle down on a permanent founda- ton. The Chaparral section appeals to me as attractive; along Big Bug creek are many mines needingleXplor- ation, and in the vicinity of Mayer are the making of many big mines, in which. Of course large capital will be required. The future of the country east of Prescott is extremely bright
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
SIX BILLS NOT
 TO BECOME STATUTES

PHOENIX, March lS-Although adopted by both branches of the leg islature, at least six bills, possibly twice that number, have been lost in the shuffe that marked the last fleet ing moments of the session, and will not become laws. Reports as to the number of measures doomed to fail because of the oversight of the house vary from six to ten, and there may be more
 Two senate bills, 65 and 92 were not returned to the senate by the house after they had passed that body, and can never reach the governor. They related to the payment of in tereSt on the redemption funds, and to reports from state and county of fcials handling federal funds.
 House bill 90, providing for cleo trical districts, and IA, requiring fire insurance companies to file separate reports were not transmitted to the governor until four days after the adjournment, and he has refused to receive them on the ground that he would not have the ten days provided by law for their consideration. A similar fate awaited senate bills 40, amending the improvement act, and AZ, amending the statutes docketing judgments. The governor has asked the attorney general for an opinion as to what course he should pursue as to those measures which were not hand ed in on time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
PROFESSIONS TO BE
 TAXED IN TUCSON

TUCSON, March lS-Professional men as well as those who are engaged in business will be taxed by license within a short time ii the recommen- dations of the license committee of . the city council are adopted. The license committee and Secretary Small ley, of the Pima County Taxpayers Association, met last niglJt and studied the license list. It is estimated that from $7,OOO to $lO,0O0 per year can be added to the city's income by placing q license tax on the professions.
 All professions will be licensed ac- cording to the plan of the committee including physicians, accountants, civil and mining engineers, Christian Sci ence practitioners. opticians, optomet- rists and chiropodists.
 A poll of the city will be taken at once by the taxpayers association to ascertain the number of professional men engaged in business in this city. The report of the count to be made by the association will be given to the council.
 The plan suggested for the impos- ing of the license tax is that it be based on graduated income the same as is in effect for merchants. Those who attended the meeting last night to work out the license plan were Councilmen Wakefield, Fisher and Bernard and Secretary George Small ey of the taxpayers association.
 It is expected that the committee will report at the next meeting of the council
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
MEXICAN SLAYER , 5;. RUNS, INTO SHERIFF
 fFroro S4turdav's DaiIvl

Juan .Anniila, the Mexican who shot and killed a counttyman five miles cast Of Castle Hot Springs on Thurs day morning, had a brief period of freedom, in attempting to make his escape. He ran into Sheriff Jeff Adams of Maricopa county, on reach ing Cave creek, and gave himself up
 !Annilla had travelled twenty miles on foot, and did not take the northern route as believed, but went due south. He admitted the crime, but stated he acted in self defense. The name of his victim was not learned.
 An inquest was held yesterday on the body of the man killed. Two wit nesses- to the shooting testified that Annilla fired three times at the Mex can killed, as the latter was stopping to pick up rock when the two men quarfeled. Two shots went wild and the third one entered the left shoulder blade low down, coming out through the top of'the head and tearing away that part of the body. The calibre of the gun was 30-3O and the bullet was of soft nose make, which accounts for the frightful wound made. Both men were sheepherders and two bands of sheep coming together owned by the same party, led to trouble and the killing followed
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-03-24
BIRTHS EXCEED
 DEATHS IN STATE
(From Thursdays Daily9

(From Thursdays Dailyo
 An increase of 20 per cent in the number of births reported in Arizona in 1914 over the year preceding, and a four per cent decrease in the number of deaths recorded, IS shown in the vital statistics for the last year just made public at the office ot the de- pertinent of public health.
 Births in 1914 reported to the de- Dartment numbered 4.662 as compared with 393S the year before. The mum Der of deaths for the year was 3465, making the gain in population in births almost 1900. In 1913 the births recorded were only 338 in excess of the deaths. Deaths for 1914 number ed 3465 as compared with $500 the year before. The table of births and deaths by counties for 1914 showing gain or loss in population for the year. as compiled from the statistics furnished by the state health depart rnent follows: