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The Washington times., 1915-04-14
Talk on the X-Ray.

DR. r. f. Sapp nGton. N-raN expert.
spoke last night before u cloctinE Of
the District Association of Ostcopathi
Physicians in the home of Dr. l.. A.
StsrkNather the brighton. Or Sap
pinGton explained the value of the \
ray An diagnosis and illustrated his talk
with many views,
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

Now it's the season of the sub
urbanite's woe. When battleship is
interned, it's still battleship when
it emerges; but many flower seed
that is interned this spring will
blossom out as a prune or a potato.
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

Huerta's return to this side of the
Atlantic may have been due to
Cipriano Castro informing Victori-
ano that he was working the other
side.
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

Keeping pace with the slogan "See
America First" Newark, N. j., is Of
fering tourists European rioting and
bloodletting on as large a scale as
her facilities permit.
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

Our military observers with the
warning armies may come back with
some new methods of protecting
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

Knowing the English aversion to
intoxicating drinks, the Kronprinz
Wilhelm refrained from touching
port for almost year.
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

The Presidents plea for a strict
neutrality is going to get an awful
shock now that the open season for
umpires has arrived.
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

Ponce de Icons pursuit of the
fountain of youth seems rather ra-
tional in comparison to Cleveland's s
chase after John DIS income tax.
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

The English cats saved by the
German cruisers may still get a
chance to look at the King.
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

Even Luther Burbank seems un-
able to invent a seed that your
neighbors' chickens can't scratch up.
The Washington times., 1915-04-14
MAIL BAG
(From The Times Readers.)

Communications to the Mall Bag must
be written on one side OF the paper
only: must rot exceed 200 words In
length. and must be signed with name
and address OF the sender. The puhi-
cation OF letters in The Times Mail
BAG does not mean the Endorsement by
The Times Of the opinions OF the writer.
The Mail Bag Is an open forum. where
the citizens OF Washington can argue
most Questions
The Washington times., 1915-04-14

Possibly the Kaiser is preparing
to move his capital to Newport
News.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

New Phases Put on o. and NJ
Charges and Their Future Col
lections.

The Reclamation Office is sending
out bills for operation and mainte-
nance charges for the year 1914.
These charges, which became due
on December l, 1914, have been
postponed until March 1, 1915. The
rate will be the same as heretofore
fixed by public notice, that is 75
cents per acre.
Under the terms of the Extension
Act, the operation and maintenance
charge assessed against the lands
in the future will be based upon the
actual cost and the amount of water
delivered to each farm for that
year, and payment will be due on
March 1st following the irrigation
season to which the charge applies,
according to present indications.
The law provides that these as
sessed charges based upon cost will
be subject to a discount of five per
cent if paid on the date due No
discount will be allowed on the 1914
charge, however, for the reason
that the same is not based upon the
cost, but is fixed at the fiat rate per
acre heretofore in effect. 1t was i'm
practicable to make the assessment
upon any other basis since the law
was not passed until the irrigation
season was practically over.
While the 1914 operation and
maintenance charges will become
due on March /, 1915 there will be
no penalty charged if payment is
made at any time within three
months, that is, not later than May
31st. Under the old order of things
the regulations prohibited the deliv-
cry of water in any season until all
operation and maintenance charges
for previous years were fully paid
This regulation is removed by the
Extension Act, which, instead of re-
quiring the shutting off of water,
provides for penalties of one per
cent per month to be added to the
operation and maintenance charge
IL the same remains unpaid for more
than three months after the date
due. Thus if the 1914 operation
and maintenance charge remains
unpaid on June 1st there will be no
shutting off of water, but one per
cent will be added to the charge on
that date, and an additional one per
cent will be added on the first day
of each succeeding month until
payment is made.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17
RETURNS FROM EAST.
+. b. Headley, Experimental Farm
Superintendent Spends Two Months
In National Capitol.

+. b. Headley, superintendent of
the government experimental farm
south of Fallon, returned home Sun
day from two-months' stay in
Washington, d. c., where official
matters called him. During his stay
in the national capitol, it was de-
cided by his superiors and himself
that the local government farm
should enter more largely into the
farmers cooperative work. This
will include the dairying industry
which subject will be particularized
upon. Along this line the expert
mental farm will act in an advisory
capacity, seeking always to deter
mine the best form of forage for the
project dairymen. The absence of
silos in this valley makes necessary
form of dairy feed that will sup
ply succulent provender in the
place of the product of the silo,
which is chiefly valuable for its
qualities IN chemically changing
forage articles adding to their food
value and appetizing features as
we'll.
Cooperative experiments have
been arranged for with farmers for
wheat, oats, barley, field corn, fod-
der corn and onions
Primarily Mr.. Headley's visit to
Washington was for the purpose OF
writing the reports of the local ex-
perimental farms operations for the
past two years, and arranging for
the future work at the farm.
The appropriation for the farms
conduct was also arranged for, and
contemplates the continued expendi
ture of about $4,000 yearly for al
purposes.
A good part of Mr.. Headley'.
time was spent in laboratory work
and his Investigations concerning
the impervious and otherwise re
fractory soils of arid districts wa
extremely fruitful Among othe
things he made a positive determin
alton of the questions arising from
our alleged bad soils. These soil
are not only found here, but il
every arid land section, his test
covering samples from Idaho, Ne
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17
|THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County Physician and County Medi.
cines Contracts We're Awarded
Monday.

The county commissioners met
Monday, first as a health board, and
later as board of commissioners
In the first instance the members
made orders relating to the public
health, chiefly affecting Hazen,
which is to have a system of sani-
tation in the future. Constable G
w. Sharkey was appointed an Off
Ger to enforce certain regulations.
he having previously agreed to act
without pay, other than his regular
salary.
An order was also made on petit
tion from residents of Fairview, ap-
pointing DR.. w. H. Riley health Of
ficer for the district.
DR.. Carl H. Lehners was ap-
pointed county physician for the re-
mainder of the year at monthly
salary of SIS per month and was al
so designated health officer for the
same period at the statutory salary
OF $25 per month. Other bids for
the service of county physician be-
fore the board were as follows:
DR.. G. l.. Dempsey, 500 per month,
including the health officers tasks.
Drs. Hascall & Hascall and DR.. f.
e. Nichols, $50 per month for the
work incident upon acting as coun-
ty physician; DR.. ]. c. Ferrell, $25
per month, DR.. G. M. Gardner, s35
per month.
Morris & Loring were awarded
the contract for the remainder of the
year of furnishing the county drugs
and necessary disinfectants, for the
sum of SIS monthly. DR.. V. p.
Smith, the only other bidder on the
drug contract, agreed to furnish all
needed medicines and disinfectants
for a 15 per cent profit on monthly
bills of less than $25 and 10 per
cent for monthly bills in excess of
said sum.
F. A. Mcneil, Wonder justice of
the peace, and A. Archibald, Fair
view Justice of the peace submitted
their bonds in the usual sum of
$1,000 each, which were approved
by the board.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17
4 MINERS REMAINS FOUND
Bones of Miner Found at Fairfield,
Where They Had Been Laid Bare
OF Flesh BY Coyotes.

County Clerk A. e. Wilson re-
ceived last Friday the findings of the
Fairview coroner's jury eInpaneled
on February 7th to determine the
identity and cause of death of an in
dividual, whose remains we're found
at the Fairfield townsite between
Fairyiew and Eastgate on the day
previous by Peter Pertrand, sheep
herder. According to the evidence
on file with the county clerk, which
is the first authentic account OF the
affair though tardy, that has reached
Fallon, Pertrand noted the remains
as he passed along en- route to a
sheep camp. He later directed at
tention to what had apparently been
a desert tradegy and Justice of the
Peace A. Archibald, of Fairview.
empaneled jury week ago last
Sunday.
The only identifying thing found
was miners card, made out in the
name of p. McSorley by the Swansea.
Ariz., organization of Western Fed
Grafton of Miners. The card bears
the date of July 10th of last year
and the dues payments were credit
ed until the 23rd of the following
month. McSorley is said to have
been a brother of John McSorley,
who figured in local fight several
months ago and later dropped out
of sight.
The remains had apparently lain
where found or nearby for about a
month. In the interim coyotes had
practically torn every shred of flesh
from the bones. which were scatter
ed over a considerable area. No
distinguishing marks were available,
though the clothing was still in a
fair state. and little is known of Nc
Sorley or his antecedents. He had
been missed from Fairview, but his
disappearance was supposed to have
been like the many characterizing
itinerants who come and go from
mining camps.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Serial 06642

.
Department of the Interior, U. S
Land Office at Carson City, Nevada
February 15, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Manuel
r. Martin, of Saltwater, Nevada
who on December 4, 1911. made
homestead entry under the act oil
June II, 1902, No. 06642, for Lot
4, SEA SWA, farm unit &c" OF
Section Is, Township 19 N, Range
81 E., Mount Diablo Meridian has
filed notice of intention to make
hnal three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described
before ID. E. Williams, U. S. Com
missioner, at Fallon, Nevada, on the
3Oth day of March, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses
Frank A. Armas, of Saltwater. Ne
vada, Mauricio T. Freitas of Still
water, Nevada, Williams Miles OF
saltwater. Nevada, Charles p. CT
rae, of saltwater, Nevada.
SHOBER J. ROGERS, Register.
First publication Feb. IT, 1915.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

vada and other western states.
Future farm work will also in
clude tests of growing crops, in
cluding which will be number hav-
ing to do with different varities of
corn. Last season excellent results
were obtained on the A. r. Merritt
farm, where 25 varieties of corn
were grown. This number will be
reduced this year to about five va
rieties, which will be tested out in
different parts of the project with a
view to finally fixing upon the best
kind of corn for the project farmers.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17
Resolution OF sympatby.

Whereas. it has pleased Almighty
God to send the Messenger of Death
into the city of Fallon. Nevada, and
enter and remove from her home
Charles w. Wightman, the beloved
husband of Mrs. Mary e. Wightman.
Resolved that each member of
Fallon Aerie, No. 1447, F. o. E. ex-
tend their heartfelt sympathy to
Mrs. Mary Z. Wightman and family
during the hours of their sad be-
reavements.
Resolved, that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to Mrs. Mary e.
Wightman and family, copy
placed on the minute book of our
Aerie, and a copy of same be pub
lished in the local papers.
Committee: l.. w. Balm, Harry
Keys, George Cirac.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

Iallonites are enjoying series OF
what the maritime men would call
the blows" The air is on the move
at a rate varying from 20 to 40 or
so miles an hour and with it is GO
ing lot of surplus dirt and other
accumulations. The atmospheric
disturbances, though bringing a
small amount of precipitation, is re-
garded with considerable favor, for
II is figured that 1t will be highly
efiicacious in cleansing conditions.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

Conductor George Dobbs, of the
Haze-Fallon railroad run, who re-
sides in Hazen, is having a neat lit
tie bungalow built in Hazen just
north of the depot, which he will
occupy as bachelor quarters upon
completion. He has given 1t out
positively that he will be the sole
occupant.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

hands in its present condition, for a
dead factory is a standing testi-
monial to the outside world that
something is wrong, and continued,
must confirm the belief that Fallon
was not the place for the sugar fac
tory and tht its resources are in
adequate to sustain big things.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

WANTED-To borrow $4,000
for one year, gilt edge real estate
security worth more than ten times
amount of loan. Inquire at this
office.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

DIR. g. II. LEHNERS. PHYSIC-
Ian AND SURGEON, Office: Loft
house residence, South Maine street;
Office hours, one to three P. M,
seven to eight P. M. Telephone 921.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

WEATHER BULLETIN
For the week ending Feb. 13, 1915
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-02-17

lie Cresta cigars are home made
and the best. Ask for them. ito
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
PARDoNING OFFICIALS HERE

Attorney General Peterson and Secrc
tary of State Barker were in Blackfoot
a fortnight ago ON official business, and
while here investigated the feeling of
the officials and citizens regarding the
applications of Lawrence Hawkins and
Maurice Burton to be liberated from
the States prison where they are con
fined for contributing to the delin-
quency of minor girls of Blackfoot and
surrounding country. Messrs. Peterson
and Barker, who comprise the majority
of the pardoning board met with opin-
ions that were friendly, unfriendly and
neutral, and it is not quite certain what
their action will be in behalf of the
convict rape tiends who desire their
liberty. We understand that Burton
developed more influence in his behalf
than did Hawkins whose friends were
less numerous and active than those of
his fellow convict, whose chances of a
pardon are not so promising.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
IDAHO FALLS VISITED BY FIRE

IDAHO FALLS, Ida, Dec. 27.-Thg
entire stock and building of the City
drug store was destroyed by fire at 9
O'Clock Monday morning. The stock
was owned by p. l.. McLain and was
valued at from $4,000 to $4,000, with
$4,000 insurance. The building. an old
frame structure, was owned by William
Luxton, now in California and was in
sured for small amount The fire or.
iginated in the basement, which was
filled with goods, and is supposed to
have started from one of the hot air
furnaces, although Mr.. McLain and
several clerks left the store about ]
o clock after banking the fires.
The fire department succeeded in
holding the fire within the building,
while the mercury was ranging around
zero. The dry goods stock of the Neu-
Der Berry company, adjoining was dam
aged by smoke and the basement of the
Brandt market was flooded, damaging
a large quantity of meats.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
NEW CONTRACT ON
LOST RIVER PROJECT

The Utah Construction company
which owns the Big Lost River irriga.
tion project, submitted new ana nodi
fed contract to reclaim Lost river lands
to the State Land board this afternoon
and that body is giving it serious con-
sideration late today. This contract
which the company seeks to have the
State enter into with it, eliminates
some of the Objectionable features of
the old contract which the land board
some time ago turned down. 1t was
stated tate this afternoon that the pros
pects are very promising for the State
accepting the revised contract.
One of the main objections to the old
contract was that the delivery of water
was not guaranteed. This is assured
i'll most positive terms in the new CON
tract and for that reason it is looked
upon with favor. The board is taking
its time deliberating on the new pro-
posal.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
DEATH OF A
PIONEER LADY

Mrs. G. U. Peterson, one of the earli
est pioneers of Firth and an old ant
highly respected lady, died on Christ
mas evening about 5 O'Clock She was
a native of Sweden, aged "a years and
eight months. Death was not unex
pected as she had been ailing for sew
eral years and was due to natural de-
cline.
Her demise has caused much sorrow
to her loving and devoted children
who spared no pains or expense to make
her life as pleasant as possible. She
was consistent and loyal member of
the Lutheran church and Rev. Cornev,
of Idaho Falls, and Rev. Stromquist
attended her interment which took place
at Blackfoot last Wednesday, when a
large cortege of friends and acquain-
tances were present. The following be-
reaved sons and daughters of the de-
ceased have the sympathy of a large
circle of friends: Simon Peterson, of
Firth; Mrs. Amanda Frazer, of Good
win, Kan; Henry Peterson, of Firth;
Mrs. Selma Styhl, Of Firth, and Mrs
Jennie johnson, of Idaho Falls.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
MARKET REPORT
Cattle

After Christmas market on all kinds
of livestock usually is very dull af
fair. Yesterdays market was no ex-
ception to the rule, not enough cattle
were in the yards to test the strength
of. the market. All lines are, however,
quoted steady with last weeks top.
Top grain or pulp-fed steers would
bring $3.50, other grades in proportion.
Hogs
Only handful of hogs today, total
OF 2300 were offered to the trade Last
week s closing was at a strong figure,
and today's session put on top of
T6.25. This figure records an advance
of ten cents over last week.
Sheep
The strength in the sheep market
was shown in a good scale of a double
deck of wothers at seven cents weighed
off the cars. This price would indi-
cate not only strength but an advance
in mutton values.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
REPUBLICANS WILL
MEET IN CAPITAL

A meeting Of the Republican State
Central committee will be held in Boise
in February, according to the present
schedule.
The State chairman, Evan Evans
has been on the sick list for some time,
and states that he hopes to complete
trip through the balance of the
southeastern Idaho counties before the
committee meeting is called, as he was
compelled to overlook Bannock county
and several other large sections of this
part of the State, during several trips
through this section.
A full meeting of the State Central
committee is desired this year for the
purpose of generally going over affairs
Of interest to the party, and he will
endeavor to get into touch with all
those parts of the State he has not yet
visited before the committee meeting
occurs.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
MUNICIPAL TREE
GREAT SUCCESS

| Blackfoot's s first municipal Christmas
tree was success far beyond the ex
pectations of its popular promoter, Prof
Vincent. The weather was ideal and
the tree, tall and graceful, was beau
tifully decorated with tinsel and color.
ed electric lights and kindly bowed
down with many presents. A large
electric star shed a halo on the scene
which was Illuminated and warmed by
huge bonfire, which was greatly ap-
lpreciated for short spell Of darkness
caused by burned out transformer.
When the bugle call announced the
starting of the program the Christmas
tree platform was crowded with hap
Try and anxious children, whose parents
had brought them to see the municipal
Santa Claus for the first time of their
lives.
Mayor Peck delivered short but
appropriate address which was follow
Jed by very impressive and grateful
prayer to God for the peace, plenty
and prosperity of Blackfoot and the
entire nation. Prof. Lewis followed
with very interesting paper on
Christmas and then acted as leader of
ehN oGHOUI OIcc CluD, WHICH sang
Silent Night,' in very creditable
manner. Mrs. Austin and Grace
Wright then entertained the large au-
dience with several songs by the grade
school children, after which the Rev.
Stromquist pronounced the benediction
when distribution Of 1000 sacks of nuts.
candy and oranges commenced, and no
one was Intentionally overlooked.
Blackfoot IS municipal Christmas
cheer was not confined to the tree in
the court house square, as quite a nun.
Der of needy and deserving families
We're remembered by the committee of
four ladies appointed by Mayor Peek
to seek out the homes that might be
made happier by the public spirited
and benevolent people of this city.
Never were there soa many happy
faces seen in Blackfoot as there were
on Christmas eve Of 1915, and it is to
be hoped that the municipal tree thai
circulated so much happiness in our city
will be an annual blessing in the fu
ture.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
REPAIRING FORT HALL ROAD

/ December 90, 1915.
Mr.. John II. Early, Sec,
Bingham Co. Auto & Good Roads Assn.
Blackfoot, Idaho.
Dear SIR
l am making arrangements with the
government to secure a rock crusher
at Fort Hall, have made arrangements
with the Bingham county officials for
a road roller, and expect to get busy on
this repair work within the next two
weeks. The same kind of material from
which this road was originally con.
structed will be shipped from Pocatello
and the road will be placed in as good
shape as possible at this time.
This matter was not taken up sooner
on account Of the department desiring
to get as much construction work as
possible done before the winter set in.
l certainly appreciate the interest your
association has taken in this matter,
and assure you that this department
desires to have your cooperation at all
times.
Very truly yours,
E. M. BOOTH,
State Highway Engineer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-30
sHEEPHERDER SENT TO PRISON

Alfred Lundhigh, the sheep herder
who was convicted of murder in the
second degree for the killing of a fel-
low herder on the range of his en-
ployer, was sentenced yesterday by Dis
trict Judge Cowen to an indeterminate
confinement in the States prison Of
from ten to fifteen years. His counsel
gave notice of an appeal for new
trial
G. Brown, a bootlegging suspect who
was convicted of having bottle Of
booze in his possession, was fined 800,
which he paid.