American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-07-20
NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.

ambitious ones have given their ambi-
ton birth, through the medium Of fil-
ing their candidates. for SOME OF the
several state offices to be filled in
November. All of these have been
Republicans. During the three weeks
to come II is expected that members
Of other parties will make their wishes
known. There still seems good deal
of doubt whether the Progressives
will make any organized effort to hold
together as state organization. All
indications ut present are to the con-
trary. There are even indications that
the big bull moose of the whole ag-
gregation, ]. p. Gipson of Canyon
county, may announce his candidacy
for the Republican nomination of sec
retary of state. Not single Demo-
crat has shown his hand as candi-
date before the primaries. unless II
can be said that Hon. j. c. Rice, NOM
inee for supreme Judge on the nom
partisan ticket can be said to be a
Democrat.
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the past ten days that Hon. Sam Hays,
present mayor of Boise, might be in
duced to become a candidate for gov
ernor. Governor Alexander although
he has never actually announced his
candidacy for second term, nor nj
ed as required by law, has in number
Of his recent addresses broadly insist
ed that the people will have an op-
portunity of putting the stamp OF their
approval upon hiA official acts.
Action Was Not Relished.
Both Governor Alexander and can
didate for governor, ID. w. Davis, were
speakers at a recent farmers picnic,
where somewhat amusing occurrence
Is reported. The governor had had
his say at great length and with wind
mill windings Of his long arms. Dur
ing his address he had taken occasion
to severely censure his political op-
ponents. When Mr.. Davis began his
address, which was to be on some ag-
ricultural subject, he first craved in
diligence OF his audience while he
corrected few misstatements OF
Alexander. Being corrected apparent
ly did not set we'll with his excellency,
and he left his seat and going tothe
rear of the hall, gathered few peo-
pie about him and began to explain
his position. II created something OF
a disturbance. which attracted the at
tention OF the chairman Of the meet
ing. who called HIS excellency sharply
to order, reminding him that the
gentleman had set quietly and atten-
tive while his own motives were un-
der criticism, and demanded that he
return TO his seat
Changes In Land Beard Employees.
Heber q. Hale, after a service OF
more than seven years with the state
land board, during which time he has
been chief clerk. and on two occasions
has rendered his resignation, which
has been accepted. Mr.. Hale will
hereafter give his attention to the
management OF an irrigation project
In the southern portion OF the state.
He will retire from the land depart
ment, OF which he has been acting
register for the past year on August
15, although he will sever his active
connection on the first OF that month
The land board has filled the va
cancy created by Haie's resignation, SO
far as the registership Is concerned
By the selection OF Robert Kercheval
OF Coeur d'Alene. I. IL expected thai
Mr.. Kercheval will at once commence
work In the department. The posi-.
tion OF chief clerk It Is understood will
not be filled for the present.
Attorney General Is Instructed.
The land board has instructed tho
attorney general to commence suit foi
the recovery OF s14,000-being tbs
three Huston loans OF which there ha,
been 80 much discussion. State Au
ditor Huston had agreed. something
over a month ago, to take up thes'
loans on July 10, but on that date an
nounced that he had been unable u
do 80, and apparently had little hops
OF the latter success In securing th'
money. The action ofthe board, IL II
now hoped will bring matters to al
issue. 30 that a determination may b'
reached OF whether the state is likell
TO lose through these loans.
Carey Act Settlers Interested.
Carey Act settlers TO the number o
severa. thousand, are greatly inter
ested I'm a decision OF the suprem'
court rendered Saturday. The cas-
was that OF about ninety settlers OF
the Oakley-Twin Falls project agains
the company. The court was asked
TO issue writ OF mandate compellin,
the irrigation company TO deliver wa
ter TO all Its contract holders, whs
paid maintenance and operation
charges. although they might be loDS
delinquent on their principal and in
terest payments. The court ordered
the writ issued, and inits decision es
tablishes the rule that the water con
tracts entered into in this state be
tween Carey Act companies and set
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