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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

oath shall be the usual electors
oath with the following words add
ed; "And / am resident and a
holder of land within the boundaries
of the Little Willow Irrigation Dis
trict".
By order of the Board of Directors
of the Little Willow Irrigation Dis
trict.
Dated the 18th day of January.
1917.
e. C. S. BRA1NARD,
Secretary Of Little Willow ir-
rigation District.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08
WARRANT CALL.

Notice is hereby given that war
rants Of the various funds of the
City of Payette. Idaho, will be paid
on presentation as follows:
General fund. to and including No.
4114
Road fund, to and including No.
3446.
Water Work fund to and including
No. 1924.
Street Lighting fund, to and includ-
ing No. 63S7.
Sprinkling fund. to and including
No. 4418.
Salary fund, to and including No.
1898
Interest will cease on and after
February 10. 1917.
c. E. LARSON,
City Treasurer.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

We have asked the readers of the
to send in to us any news
or items of interest they may have.
Here is what a little seven year old
girl brought to us:
WHAT PUSSY SAID.
Helen with her kitten,
Sitting on her knee,
PUSSY, dear, now won't you
Try to talk to me?
Yes, you pretty darling,
am sure you could
Say Il little something
II you only would.
Now, Ill ask question,
Answer, pussy, do!
Whom do you love the very best?'
And pussy said, "M-you!"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NJ lS6 ~ Oh6 VI ShS.
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE
COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF
IDAHO
In the matter of the Estate OF
Firman J. Packer, Deceased. ~
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned administrator of the
estate of Firman j. Packer, dece ased,
to the creditors of, and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication of
this notice, to the said administrator
at the law office of F. H. Lyon,
in the City of Payette, Idaho, the
same being designated as the place
for the transaction of the business
OF said estate in the County OF Can
yon, State of Idaho.
Dated 18th day Of January, 1917.
E. w. EQUALS,
Administrator of the es-
tate of Firman ]. Pack
or, Deceased.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

EXCURSION RATES CONTINUED.
Oregon Short Line weekend and
Sunday Excursions have been big
success and will be made permanent.
You can get the special low rates
every week all the time Ask Agents.
sta.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

For week ending Feb 8, 1917.
Fernberg, Mrs. Monte Il
Fields, Miss Edna
Davis, Harry l.. 60
Seemus, ]. d. :
E. T. BOWMAN, P. NJ.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08
HOlSTEIN BULL.

Very fine Registered Holstein Bull
of Boomer stock, also Duroc Jersey
Boar. Fee $500. See J. M. Lowrie,
goth and Center st. or phone 174.
RI. 49-tf.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08
NOTICE.

EIDE Horse or Cow hide Robes.
containing rs SO. feet, cost $3.50,
tanned and lined complete. Don't pay
$3.50 to $11.00. l can get robes
for you as large as AZ 50. feet at
very low prices with Eide Life Time
Guarantee.-H. d. Ficke.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

For high quality stock ranches,
bearing orchards and diversified
ranches see the Payette Valley Real
Estate Agency. Att
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

WANTED: All-purpose horse, not
old, weight 1900 to 1900 pounds
DeMont Judd. 6-t1.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

FOR SALE: Horse, ten years old,
about 1900 pounds.-C. F. Broderson.
Sta.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

EIDE Robes cost less-measure 4
to 10 SO. feet more. Bring me . hide
for Tanning-H. D. f1cke.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

FOUND: Watch. Inquire Of L. C
Highly, Fruitland. Idaho. 3-t2.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

Ask me about EIDE Ship Safe Sys-
tenn before you ship hides for tan
ming. Recognized by railroads as the
SADIE wav to chip hades--A ,DFtoLA
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

LOST: An automobile chain. Find
er please leave at this office or C.
F. Asmussen.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

Attend the White Sale at the
Golden Rule. to.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08
NOTICE

Having purchased a loom 1 am
prepared to weave carpets and rugs
satisfactorily Mrs. G. w. Moore.
Sixth Street
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

represent Edes. the leaders Of
Custom TaunRes-R d E3p'ca
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-02-08

WANTED: Calves.-L. P. Hiatt,
Phone 1861. 5-t.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
CORPS WHICH
 GOES TO FRANCE IS 10
 FACE AN ENORMOUS TASK
{ Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON D. C, July 5i-f0at America i, preparing prosecute the against t, Germans ill before attempted the par o any ot the nations composing the entente allies is demonstrated b!
 statement ,sucJ from the hcadquarcr, y the engineer
 ing corps here tonight Certain 1t i, that o the allied have undertaken work anyt', similar 10 the magnitude of the plans which bcl g made by the engineer chiefs ol the army These plans cmpate many nprol o various kinds many oi them having do with nothing but the comfort of the the trenches.
 iIc other, designed for their protection The larger part however, for purposes ol facilitating reports and for the quick movement oi troops and ,upI
 The chief engineers of the army well understand that they have undertaken immense task but the statement issued tonight >ay that they preparing D do it, and Tor that reason 1at started to inform their what will be expected oi them. The engineering corps which companlc, the first large contingent Oi American troops 4I be forced into single organic unit Its chief duties will be the construction of many miles of raIro and the ting o lumber all kinds of construction from French forests Then there will be the construction D many under ground power houses which will be used the purpose o5 supplying electric the trcrcly, all times Score, oi wells will be dug and many mile of water pipe laid, i'll order that the ill the renche, nay be supplied with fresh all times,
 The issued tonight says that he engineering department of the United States army has lorrcd it's lesson from the experiences oi the British and French soldier, in the trenches It therefore intends pro it by them n every way possible, and preparations will be made combat the enemy all points with advantages good per haps little better than he himself possesses,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
New Mexico Drives
 industriaIs Away
tAssoctatcd pr,ssJ

GALLUP. \. NJ, July $l At the Instance ol the Mckinley county defense committee thr of- uo.Ms of Ae county tonight de ported thirty two men alleged 10 b. Industrial Workers of the World The men were drported not because they were making any particular trouble, but more for th, reason that it was un- dor-tood that they had come hrrr .1r thc purpose of agitat- Ing strikes among the laborers of this region They have been quietly gathering for the past several days. but have as yet don. no harm, owing 10 the fact that their movements have been closely watched by the officials. II .s understood here that other county defense league, are plan ming like measures.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
TAP ON TRIAL,
FOR AICRDI,
Special to The Citlzen)

Especial to Ih" CltlZen)
 DAWSON, '. T, July 31-Roy Yoshioka, the Jap who is accused of murdering his wife, will be placed on trial here next Monday on the charge The prosecution believes it has a case against the Jap that prac- ticaIly insures hs conviction
 Yoshioka is also accused of mur- derins an Indian attendant at his fox ranch in WesJ Dawson. The body of Mrs. Yoshioka was found with a bullet hole in the back, and the re- mains of the native, found few days later in an old shaft, also showed bullet wcunds. The defend ant however, will not be placed on trial for the murder of the native until after the present case is dis posed of.
 Three Jack London stories for S1.50. Inquire Citizen.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
More Excursionists
 Are Coming North
Associated pTeSs)


 SEATTLE. July 31.-The steam ship spokane, leaving Seattle to- night for points in Alaska. car ries among her passengers eighty nine people who will make the grand belt tour of Alaska That is. they will go to Interior Al aSka by way of Skagway and Dawson and will then return to Seattln by way of St Michael, Alaska. after having trayersed the full length of the Yukon river in addition to making trips up the Panama river to Fair banks and on other side streams This is the largest number of cXCursionists to leave Seattle at one time during the present sea son They expect to be in Fair banks shortly after the middle of August.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
ALIEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
 BY OFFICIALS $

NENANA, July 3l.-Charged with making anti-conscription utterances. Rennr Lhuellier was taken into GUS tody here on Sunday by Deputy Marshal Jim Hagen and lodged in the federal jail. He is to be sent 10 Fairbanks, where he will be in termed with the remainder Of the aliens who are now being held there by the government officials. From papers taken from the accused at the time Of his arrest it is learned that he had been interned at Daw- son as d German subject. Just how he made his escape is not stated
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
U-BOAT TOLL.
 ON DECREASE,
Associated rrcss)

LONDON, Aug l-The British ad- miralty tonight issued statement of losses from submarines during the past week, showing a falling off in the toll taken by the kaiser's under sea fighters, due to improved meth ods and facilities for coping with the U-boats During the seven-day period just closed. according to the admiralty report, nineteen British merchant ships of over 1900 tons register were sunk by submarines, and three under that tonnage.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
HEAT WAVE SWEEPS OVER ENTIRE UNITED STATES:
 NO RELIEF IN PROSPECT
Associated { PreSs)

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 5l.-That heat o almost unprecedented proportions sweeping lactica all of the United States evident from report, patches received by the newspapers o the city Many deaths reported III the large cities the result Of the heat addition to numerous prostrations.
 It stated at the weather bureau tonight that little immediate relief from the heat be promised The instruments of the bureau show that will continue era days and that will end with and possibly cy clones in the middle west.
 IN NEW YORK.
 NEW YORK, July 5l-The heat which is sweeping this portion of the Atlantic continues with unabated intensity, and unless reaxes within the hours large number of deaths expected Two deaths and fifty prostraons far recorded The mercury i'll the thermometers here stands ninety eight the shade which the hottest weather recorded since 19ll
 CHICAGO REPORT.
 CHICAGO, Ill.,, July 3l.--The third day of the heat which is sweeping this section of country is and the populace tonight enjoying slight from the pltlless light breeze blowing from the lake which makes conditions toerabe than they have been for the past seventy hours and hoped that the time of extreme heat has passed Weather reports however, predict otherwise
 There have been nineteen deaths in this city within the past three days which believed have been caused directly by the heat There also prostra tions from the heat, and if the hot weather continues practically the loss lives The perature after the down this evening in the down district nney-seve
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
CONSTITUTIONAL PR0HIDI. ION
 IS BEING DEBATED l. SENATE
Associated { Press)

WASHINGTON D. C., July 31,-Ihc periuncory de bate on the constitutional amendment proN ling for nation wide prohibition which started in the ate when that body converted yesterday morning. resumed again today, but nothing decided except that pcriuncory the members of the the propo,ol be taken tomorrow. This votc it s thought will sho, the tendencies ol most o1 the will indicate which they will vote when 1t actual decision in regard the amendment It will therefore be taken good indi- cation oi whether the will eventually stand for or against nation wide prohibition
 Both the and the drys are claiming the victory in the senate, although the will b even perfume orly decided until the of tomorrow It admitted y both and dry advocates however, that the result of the vote will undoubtedly be close, no matte which wins
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
RETAIL, FOOD
 PRICE, DOUBLED

LONDON, July 31-Retail food prices have now risen since July. 1914, one hundred and two per cent, according to the Board of Trade and Labor Gazette. The greatest increase for the past month was for English mutton, which rose about eleven per cent above the spring price; flour, tea, sugar. eggs rising from two to four per cent.
 Compared with year ago, pota- toes are 54 per cent dearer, cheese, eggs and margarine 40 to 50, and bacon, fish, bread. flour, milk and batter from 20 to per cent higher.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
WAR EXPENSE GREAT.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand. July 3l.-New Zealands war expenditure to the end Of March was sllo.375.- oo0. of which s22.5OO0OO had been paid to the imperial government for the maintenance of Dominion troops in the field and for transportation.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
BI ,AMES WAR
 ON ENGLAND

BERLIN, July 31-In statement to repres entatives of all German newspapers called before him today Chancellor Mischaels placed the blame for the continuance Of the that Germany's overtures for peace had been rejected by the officials Of the British government, pointing to the speech delivered recently by Pre- mier Lloyd George as evidence of his contention. The complete subjection Of Germany. he said, is now aimed at by Great Britain, and this con dition of affairs. he continued. Ger many will not tolerate.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
ANOTHER RAID
 MADE ON PARIS

PARIS, July 3l-A second air raid was perpetrated on this city shortly after midnight last night by German airmen, two physicians, nurse and a chemist being killed when the raid CTS dropped bombs on big Red Cross hospital where a large num- Der of wounded men are undergo ing treatment. AS far as can be learned, no damage was done to any other part of the city, the Germans being driven away by the watchful French airmen. Just how many Ger man planes were engaged in the raid could not be learned.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
SPIES ARRESTED.

ROANOKE, Va, July 3l-Two men, supposedly German spies, were arrested here today while they were attempting to get information regard ing the American air program. The men claim to be members of the British flying corps dispatched to this country to get new ideas. bu, the authorities have been watching them for some time and feel that they have two spies in custody.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
HUNTING SlACkERS.

WASHINGTON, D. C., July ol.- Orders have been issued from the department of justice inausulating a systematic search for all slackers. or men who are avoiding conscripuon by failing to register as required oy law. All eligibles 10 military regis tration under the conscription law who ia led to comply with the pro visions of the law are to be prose cuted.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
TRAVELLING MAN
 IS ARRESTED
Especial to The Citizen)

DAWSON, Y. T., July 31-H. H. Hill, drummer for Vancouver wholesale liquor house, was today fined $500 and costs or sentenced illegal sale of liquor He was con victed of taking orders for liquor among local liquor dealing concerns without first securing a license eith- represents. He has given notice that the fine will be paid.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
MINER HURT BY
 FALLING SLAB

In a report received here yester- day from Brooks it is stated that Emil Adlund, an employee of Miller X Patterson, suffered a broken shoulder blade and legs and internal injuries when struck by a falling slab early this morning. shortly af- ter he went on shift He is being attended by Dr. Martin, who states that he has a good chance for re covery, although his injuries are serious.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
MITCHELL WILL RUN.

NEW YORK, July 31.-John Pur roy Mitchel, mayor of New York has announced his candidacy for the office to succeed himself. He had previously expressed a determination not to be a candidate. and for this reason his announcement is being greeted with considerable pleasure by his friends.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
NO CHANGES
 FOR RUSSIA
lARsociafed PresSl

WASHINGTON, D. C.. July 31.- Dispatches received at the state de pa-ment tonight from the Russian foreign office in Petrograd indicate that progress is being made in the formation of coalition cabinet in Russia It is also stated that re garding other conditions there is no change. It is further announced that there will be no change in the present provisional governments re- peatedly announced policies, nor in the personnel of the cabinet.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
WE GET CCBA'S
 GERMAN SHIPS
{ Associated l1Icss)

WASHINGTON, D, C.. July 3l.- Cuba has turned over to the United States the five German ships that were seized in Cuban ports at the time that war on Germany was de clarod by Cuba, according to an an nouncement made tonight from the navy department. Whether the cap tured German sailors are to be in termed in the United States or not is not stated, but it is supposed that they will be taken 10 the internment camp in Georgia
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
FORCING BREAD TICKETS.

AMSTERDAM, July 3l.-According 10 the Lokal-Anzeiger, five million forged bread tickets have been put into circulation in Germany, and the loss of bread thereby is estimated at over 3O0,00O tons.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
GERMAN DIVERS ARE, CHASED BY L. $.
 DESTROIERS $
{ Associated PreSS)

AMERICAN NAVAL. BASE IN BRITISH WA TIERS, July 31, 19lz.-(By special wire of The Associat- ed PresS)-ln wireless re ports received here tonight from two American torpedo boat destroyers which were cruising i'll this vicinity today it is stated that the destroy CTS engaged two German sub marines in combat, causing both to flee without firing d shot. The encounter took place at distance of two miles, according to the report. One of the submarines had just sunk a steamship and the ether was proceeding to at tack q merchantmen. When trey were discovered at their retaricus work the destroy cls immediately gave chase. with the result that the L. boats were forced to sub merge They did not reap pear, although the destroyers remained in the vicinity until darkness ended their opera tions for the night
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
CHINA IS TO
 DECLARE. WAR
Associated FreSs)

PEkING, China, July 3l. That the Chinese cabinet is now seriously considering a declaration of war upon Germany was the announce ment made here tonight. The declaration is being urged by the military and foreign af- fairs committees, according to the report.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
CASkEN HOME. FROM OUTSIDE;
 \ HARD TRIP

After two months absence, during which he was travelling most of the time. J. Ii. Ja~kcy, editor and pro pre,or of The Alaska Citizen, ar rived home yesterday afternoon from .ho Outside. Alr Caskey drove his own automobile in over the trail. Ills party consisted of Mrs. J. E. Robarts. Mrs Caskey's sister, and daughter Miss Mona, formerly of Fairbanks but now of Anchorage; {; Carleton Fitchett, coast newspaper man who comes 10 take a position on the editorial and repororial staff of The Citizen, and Fred Van Raes, son oI MT. and Mrs Emil Van Raes, who has been Outside to school
 The party was ten days coming over the trail from Valdez to Fair banks. having left the coast city d week ago last Sunday morning. Fair ly good progress was made until the auto reached a point few miles the other side of Gulkana, when it reach ed the first of the almost innumer able bad spots in the trail, and then the trouble began And it lasted almost until the party reached Don nelly, only short stretches of good trail beng encountered From Don nellys to Richardson fairly good time Was made, considering the fact that parts of the auto were out of order and the party reached Nun sons Monday night. The trip to town was made yesterday.
 The coast end of the trail, consider ing the money spent on ii, is in very poor condition. On this end of the trail or between Fairbanks and Rich ardson, it is a great deal Letter, made so by grading and draining. There are, however, d few bad places near Fairbanks,
 The coming of Mrs Robarts and daughter to Fairbanks was d dis tinct surprise to Mrs. Casiley, as she had no idea they were making the trip to the interior with her hus- band.
 It is six years since Mrs Robarts and Miss Mona left Fairbanks, fol lowed a year later by Mir. Robarts, for the Outside For the past two years their home has been at An choraee, Mr. Robarts being one of the most prominent business men of that lively city, Mrs. Robarts and daughter will remain here for some time.
 Mr. Caskey was travelling most of the time he was absent from home He left Fairbanks on May 23 and did not reach Seattle until June 26 He left the coast city on his return trip home on July IA
 Gus Peterson, the Toovana min ing man, has received word of the birth of a son tO Mrs Peterson at
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
OTHER NENANA NOTES.

Mr and Mrs. Fred s. Ryus are the hosts at an informal reception that is being given this evening in honor ol Bishop Peter T. Rowe, Mrs. Ryus uncle He has been here sev- cral days, and will leave for Fair banks tomorrow or next day.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

Mrs. Romeo Hoyt, who has been Outside for the past year. arrived home on the Alaska this morning.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

Mrs. D. H. More and little son Charles, of Chickagoff, arrived here today to join Dr. More, the assistant chief surgeon in the government hos pital
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
ALLIES DRIVE
 GERMANS BACK
 ON ALL. FRONTS
CAssoCtaled rrcss)

LONDON, July 5l.-Iu official dispatches received at the war office tonight from the field headquarters Of General Sir Douglas Haig it lis stated that the British and Belgian forces fighting in Flanders succeeded in driving the Germans back along a lengthy front today. The ground captured includes ten villages which have been in the possession of the Ger mans since the opening of the war. The capture oi $500 German prisoners is also re ported.
 OTHER REPORTS.
 LONDON, July 31.-The
 British drive today resulted in the capture of the first three lines of German trenches in the stretch of country be tween Boesinghe to Warnc- ton, according to reports re Ceived at the British war of flee tonight. A few scatter ing Germans were captured, but most of them made their escape from the trenches when the retreat commenced. \ FRENCH VICTORY.
 PARIS, July 31-In re ports received from the bat tlcfront tonight at the French war office it is stated that the
 French troops took the two first lines of German trenches between Boesinghe and Dix munde today. The victory practically connects the Brit fish and French trenches. All of the objective points plan ned upon were taken, but the British succeeded in advanc- ing a slight distance further than the French, according to reports received.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

Mrs Louis Wcstlow and child ar rived here this morning from the Outside.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

Gus Peterson, the Toloyana min ing man, has received word of the birth of d son to Mrs. Peterson at North Yakima Washington, on July