davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-14
FRENCH Goes OVER
PROJECT TO SEE
THE CONDITIONS
Congressman From North
Idaho Interested in the
Problem of Cost of Water
to the Settlers.

Caldwell, Oct 10. - Congressman
Burton J.. French arrived in the city
early this morning enroute to his
home at Moscow from Washington. and
after q brief conference with citizens
of the city left on an automobile trip
through the Boise irrigation project in
company with l.. j. Magee, secretary
of the Boise Payette Water Users as
ISOLATION, for the purpose of inVestt-
eating the justice of the contention of
the settlers for reduction of the cost
of water rights from that recently an
nounced by the reclamation service.
During the days itinerary the COM
munities of Deer Flat. Wilder and
Greenleaf were visited by Congressman
French and Secretary Magee. In com
menting upon his trip after his return
to the city late this afternoon, Con-
gresham French said
at this time | cannot say just
what / Or the members of the Idaho
delegation can do. AT this time il is a
problem of administration and not leg
islation. However, later the congress
may need to consider some OF the
problems involved. one wish ! have
right now is that every member of
congress could have the same trip that
! have had today. If so, our national
legislation would not only be i'm
pressed with the possibilities of irri
cation but as we'll the hardships of the
pioneers in building up our west.
FEELS AMPLY REPAID.
IL just dropped off on my way
home from Washington to pay a brief
visit TO the Boise Payctte project. Sec
rotary Magee and others interviewed
on the problems confronting the set
tiers under the project have helped
me in a brief time to a wonderful
view of the section around Caldwell,
Wilder, Notus and over to the Deer
Flat region. There are a lot of fea-
lures to be considered in the con-
troversy between the settlers and the
government, and | feel abundantly
repaid for my visit. I have better
understanding of tho matters involv-
ID than ! could possibly have had 9TH
erwise."
BASIS OF DEMANDS.
1t will be recalled that the settlers
base their demand for a reduction OF
the cost of their water rights upon
the ground that the reclama ton SER
vice officials reduced the cost of rights
to the settlers under the New York
canal without the knowledge of the
board of directors of their association, |
which they allege occurred and to have
been admitted by a. p. Davis, consult
ing engineer of the federal reclamation
service. They assert that this rcduc-
ton and the release from all cost of
the project of the Riverside district
and the allowance of the Pioneer dis
-; tod oil
cost of the district, except for the
actual cost of the water they use have
had the effect of increasing the cost
of water rights to them.
We mount aninnals- deer heals !
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

lished demonstrate that Arizona is, Tar in the van of the states producing the red metal.
 In the twelve months ended De- ccmber 31, 1916, Arizona produced more copper than the entire output of this country less than fifteen years ago. Its contribution was more than one-third of the production of the country. It produced almost as much copper as the combined production of four states-namely, Michigan, Utah, Alaska and Nevada Nearly twice as much copper was produced by the Premier Copper Producer than Montana. it's nearest competitor
 The above figures giving produc- tion in the last three years clearly show how Arizona has forged ahead with immense strides in the produc- tion of the metal which is now in such enormous demand throughout the world.
 The development of porphyry cop pers has probably been more insru, mental in bringing Arizona to the ~e than probably any other single fac tor. These immense low-grade pro- ducers which but a few years ago were turned down as worthless by mining engineers, have now taken the lead as producers of copper.
 Inspiration, Ray Consolidated, Mi ami, New Cornelia and Ray Hercules have all contributed their mite, and should continue to do so It an even greater rate.
 Sight must not be lost of the vein mines, among which is the far-famed United Verde, the Magma, United Verde Extension, Consolidated Ari zona, Jerome Verde and Calumet & Jerome. All are working as never before, and the immense amount oi copper which will be necessary fol reconstruction will keep these mines going at top speed for years to come
 Can anyone imagine what would have happened to the price of copper in the present emergency had it no
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

of the county officers received a sal ary and others a fee. The constitu- tion held that the same salaries should remain in force and the fee offices should be fixed at salary by the board of supervisors until chang ed by the legislature. The legisla- ture of 1912-13 passed a salary bill which affected various officers. When salaries were drawn under the bill the constitutionality was questioned the supreme court of the state ruling that the bill was unconstitutional, and the payments were stopped.
 The recent legislature fixed the salaries practically the same as the 1912-13 bill which was declared un- constitutional by the supreme court, many of the counties paying it's off cers in accordance with this law.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13
LOCAL GARAGE MAN ADVOCATES
 STRAIGHT RUN GASOLINE

You hear good deal of talk lately about the quality of gasoline being sold," said Sam Tilley, the local garage man.
 Unsatisfactory results with motor fuel are due to the great number of mixtures being offered the public in the guise of gasoline.
 Mixtures cannot be as good motor fuel as straight-run gasoline because mixtures cannot have a continuous chain of boiling points. Easy starting, quick and smooth acceleration, power and mileage all depend absolutely on the boiling points of a gasoline. And straight-distillation only can give gaso- line the correct, unbroken, gradually rising series of boiling points.
 Incidentally, gravity is worthless test for gasoline. Gravity tells noth- ing at all about boiling points"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13
COPPER COMPANIES STARTING
 FARMING FOR WAR PURPOSES

In strong contrast with slow re- turns received from the farming con- munities relative to increased acre. ages arranged for beans and other summer and late spring plantings, are reports coming tc the Arizona Chap ter American Mining Congress head quarters of activities of the copper mining companies in arranging for side lines of agriculture to which they are detailing men of experience in farming.
 The Calumet & Arizona has plowed up the park of several city blocks ex- tent at it's Warren general office and townsite location, and is putting it to potatoes and onions. The same com pany has plans for turning the War ren ranch of several hundred acres, watered from the mines, from alfalfa into potatoes and beans.
 At Ajo the Cornelia Copper con- pany management has steps under way with the Papago Indians in the valley country between Ajo and Tue son which are bringing in many calls for beans for planting. The com pany is arranging to advance the beans to the Indians, they to make returns when their crops are mature. A number of young men in the en- ploy of the New Cornelia have also become imbued with the idea of help | ing and will lease land and place a competent farmer in charge of a couple of localities in the desert where water is available.
 1 Inspiration Copper has started blow | ing up tailings beds and in this well fertilized material will grow pota- toes.
 The Detroit Copper company at Morenci and the Arizona and Shannon Copper companies at Clifton are also making plans.
 Ray Consolidated is arranging to as sist considerable farming in its sec ton and to start some of it's own.
 Magma Copper company is also making plans This company recently appropriated $60,000, amounting prac tically to gift, to develop more power to assist farmers in securing water for additional lands.
 At Jerome the United Verde and the Verde Extension are both planning Agricultural development on lands
 they have in the Verde valley ant
 will add a considerable acreage of DO itatoes and the like to the yield in ths
 northern part of the state.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13
EASTERN LABOR MEN
 PLAN DRAFT FIGHT

NEW YORK, July 5.-Twenty-five labor leaders, led by Jacob Panken, a socialist lawyer, as the organizers of the conference of the Maintenance of Workers rights and standards, at a meeting today prepared plans for fighting the selective draft and what they termed the conservative atti- tude' of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Feeration of Labor MT. Gompers last week denounced the organization as designed to SUD- plant the American Federation of Labor Leaders of the movement to- day defended their organization on the ground that Gompers had be trayed labor's rights and smiled on capital"
 Panken said the conference would extend it's notifications into every industrial community and that funds would not be lacking to fight at tempts to draft men who believed their rights were being violated.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

been for the huge increase in produc- tion recorded in Arizona as well as the other important copper-producing states?
 In 1916 there was a 39 per cent in- crease in the United States Shelter production of copper, establishing a record far beyond any figures pre- viously touched. In volume the in crease amounted to 54O,OOO, ,OOO pounds. Never before, with one ex- ception-1915-ha the yearly in- crease ever exceeded 150,OOO, ,OO0 pounds.
 For series of years the smelter output has been as follows Gin pounds)
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13
COUNTY SALARY DECISION
 WILL BE GIVEN SOON

PHOENIX, July 7-The constitu- tionality of the county salary bill will be determined on July F when Judge Lyman will hand down his decision in the case now pending in the supe- rior court of Yavapai county. Briefs have heen submitted and every coun- ty in the state is eagerly awaiting the courts decision
 Under the old territorial law some
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13
"Decrease. "
Increase

Decrease.
 The increase of almost 100000, 900 pounds in six years represents an ex- pansion which would have been deem ed beyond the limits of possibility six years ago. And this brings us back again to the fact that this develop ment has been made possible largely through the development of the DOT phyry producer.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

MT and Mrs. R. B. Lewis and family are enjoying the attractions of Long Beach, Calf.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

W. G. Landers left on Friday morn ing on a vacation visit in Tyrone and Cloudcroft.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

MT. and Mrs. H. F. Smith have gone to Los Angeles where they will make their home.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

Scott Brubaker has been enjoying part of his vacation this week in Fl Paso.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

Harry P. Hill left on Sunday morning for Austin, Texas on va cation visit with relatives.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13
WHY ARIZONA |S THE PREMIER COPPER
 PRODUCER

Produced nearly twice as much cop per as it's nearest competitor in 1916.
 Combined production of four states Utah, Alaska and Nevada only slightly in excess of Arizona alone.
 Reported increased production to the extent of 262,379,617 pounds over the year 1914.
 Contributed more than one-third of the red metal produced in the import ant copper-producing states.
 Produced more last year than the entire copper output of the country less than fifteen years ago.
 The production in the twelve months ended December 31, 1916, was almost double that of 1914.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

V. P. Hastings has been a busi- ness visitor in Douglas during the past week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

This statement has made its ap- pearance quite frequently in recent months and without doubt hits the nail squarely on the head Now that this fact has been brought home to every one it is not amiss herewith to set forth another fact, and one which has been demonstrated beyond the question of a doubt.
 If ever superiority in any industry has been shown, figures recently pub
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

K D. Fisk returned last Saturda! from a three weeks vacation visi with relatives in San Diego.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

Harry P Hill left on Sunday morning for Austin, Texas on a va cation visit with relatives.
 K. D. Fisk returned last Saturday from three weeks vacation visit with relatives in San Diego.
 T. P Romanes returned from Long Beach Thursday evening after a months visit with his family.
 Mrs. l.. l. Boggs returned home this week from Phoenix where she has been visiting her mother for month.
 MT. and Mrs. R. E. Blackwell and family left this week for Okla homa where he will be employed in the oil fields.
 MT. and Mrs w. E. Lutz and family loaded their auto with a com plete camping outfit and left last Saturday evening for the White noun tains to enjoy a several weeks out ing.
 Bert Scott, A. M. Weir, w. B. Bell amy, Robt. Phillips and w. M. Poin- dexter left last Monday morning in Poindexters car on an extended trip over Arizona. They will visit the grand canyon and return by way of New Mexico.
 Owing to the unsettled conditions in this district people have been 1eav ing Morenci every morning during the past week in great numbers. Their destinations all over the United States shows the many states in union repre- sented in mining camp.
 The Cansler, Albrecht and Webster auto firm has arranged new temper ary schedule to be in effect during the present conditions. The fact thai few people are riding during this time has made it necessary to take several cars off the road. The new time cards have been posted 1T prominent places.
 The program of moving pictures fol the coming week at the Morenci Cluf is up to it's usual standard and severa are unusually attractive. The Cur Fighter will be shown on Monda! evening and on Tuesday will be showI Wm. Desmond and Enid Moore vii star in 'Lieut. Danny Carlyle Blackwell is the attraction on Wed nesday in .'The Social Whirl'' and or Thursday evening Emily Stevens vii be shown in Wheel of the Law. Clara Kimball Young in 'The Price She Paid" on Friday and Robt. liar TOW in The Bad Boy" on Saturday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

T. P Romanes returned from Long Beach Thursday evening after a months visit with his family.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

Mrs. L. L. Boggs returned home this week from Phoenix where she has been visiting her mother for a month
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-07-13

MT. and Mrs. R. E. Blackwell and family left this week for Okla homa where he will be employed in the oil fields.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-29
FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
County Meeting to Be Held in Putnam.
 December 7.

The meeting of the Windham Coun- ty Farmers association will be held in Odd Fellows hall Putnam. Friday, December '. This meeting will be of interest to both men and women.
 The morning session, 10.45 to 12, will be devoted to business, and a gen. eral discussion of the work of the association.
 In the afternoon, the programme has been arranged as follows:
 1 to 1.30, What Membership in a Farm Bureau Should Mean to a Farm CT. F. C. Warner, county agent, New London county.
 1.S0 to 2.3O, The Milk Situation. speaker from the New England Milk Producers association.
 2.30 to 3, How Connecticut Women Can Help Win the War, Miss M. Els tella Sprague, Home Economics di- rector for Connecticut.
 If time permits there will be a short talk on sheep for Connecticut by a competent speaker.
 Special Dinners at institutions.
 Following custom, there will be fine dinners served today for the in mates of institutions in this section The children at the county home will be made happy with a holiday feast. Patients at the hospital will be serv- ed a special menu and at the town farm the inmates will have a splendid dinner served them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-29
SOLDIERS GOING HOME.
Troop Trains Pass Through City on
 Way From Camp.

Hundreds of officers and men from Camp Devens passed through this city Wednesday afternoon en route to spend the holiday at their homes in many of the cities and towns of the state. The troop trains were of immense interest to the throngs of holiday travellers and there was every effort to fraternize with the men, who, however, were not allowed to leave their coaches
 The soldier boys were all in cheer full mood at the prospect of getting home for Thanksgiving and their only complaint was that they were hungry and that anything in the line of "eats'' would be mighty welcome. From among the crowds that watched the trains there were many volunteers to perform the service of bringing sand wiches, pies, fruit and candy to the men, who passed out the money to rands for them.
 A howl went up from one of the coaches when some pies were deliver ed to the soldiers within at a cost of 40 cents each, and the men got a taste of the H. c. L., even for men in uni form when they were touched up for 15 cents each for ham sandwiches. This was up near the head end of the train. Farther back at a point to which the 12-car train stretched the sol- diers who were occupying rear coach es were in lower priced belt and were getting their sandwiches at a nickel each, which all goes to show that a man may be lucky even in pick ing out his seat in a train.
 The khaki clad hosts presented an appearance of health that indicates that camp life is agreeing with them and they were in merry mood, chat ting with al1+ who came near the cars, but showing particular interest, of course, in the representatives of the feminine sex who were crowding the station approaches.
 Stanton D. WicEes Enfists.
 Stanton D. Wicks owner of Doane the United States army, quartermast- CTS department, and leaves today for Camp Upton. Yaphanlz, l.. T., where he will be assigned to the department
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-29
Snowfall Two Inches,
HOUSING WAR RALLY
Eloquent Speakers Heard at Opera
 House Tuesday Evening.

A. fair sized audience in Finn's Opera house Tuesday evening listened to addresses by Herbert Knox SmitH of Hartford and William J. Connor of New London Both speakers knew their business and their remarks fell on listening ears.
 MT Smith explained about the three ways that peace could come. Com tory of the allies. and the yellow peace of compromise, which would only give Germany the chance to pull herself together and do it all over Robinson conducted the Liberty cho- rus of forty-one vaices. Their patri- otic selections were fine. A. NJ. Brown was chairman of the meeting which opened with prayer by Rev J. B. AL dFich of the Methodist church.
 Other similar war rallies are being arranged for by the local town com raittee of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense. J. H. Shea, H. c. Web ster and w. c. Terry. e
 Holiday Postoffice Hours.
 The postof1ice will be closed today from a. m. to 6.30 p. m.
 Co., operate With Health Authorities. Acting Health Officer Dr. s. H. Holmes comments the cooperation of everyone concerned in the near-epi- denic of diphtheria. There have been
 
 parents, teachers and everyone con cerned has been over-anyious to do everything required. Every child with the slightest indication of 9 sore throat, who attends the schools has been promptly sent to him, and there has thus been no necessity of closing the schools.
 To Finish Comfort Bags.
 The local Red Cross Chapter exc cutive board voted at it's last meeting to furnish comfort bags to enlisted men. and men drafted from this town or who are within the jurisdiction of this chapter. This includes Griswold, Voluntown and part of Lisbon.
 Complimentary Dance.
 William w. Chenard, master me- chanic at the American Thread Co.'S mills in Glasgo, was given a dance in Social hall Tuesday evening by the fire department of the mill. He has been the chief of the department. and been very active in promoting it's in terests. William J. McGovern, repre- senting his friends presented him a handsome travelling bag. Mir. Chenard is going to New York to occupy a similar position.
 Personals.
 MT. and Mrs J. T. Wilbur and son Ralph will spend Thanksgiving with MT. and Mrs. H. D. Pollard in Willi- mantle. -.-. Rev. and Mrs Myron D. Fuller are iii Lowell, Mass. guests of MT. Full ier's sister for Thanksgiving.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-29
WEDDINGS.
Bonnevilie-Desautefs.


 At St. Mary's church at 6SO We'd nesday morning Miss Antoinette De- saultels, daughter of Mrs. Amanda De- sautels, and Avelleno A. Bonneville, son of City Tax Collector Alfred Bon neville and Mrs. Bonneville, were unit ed in marriage by Rev. Charles F. Be- dard. Th9y were attended by Miss Rosanna Desaultels, sister of the bride, and Harmidas, Delude. of Woonsock- ct.
 MT. and Mrs. Bonneville left during the morning for a wedding trip. They will make their home here for the pres ent but latter will live in Danfeison, where MT. Bonneville is a registered pharmacist at the Burroughs Drug store.
 Johnson-Noian. fret Wednesday, morning, Miss Rose Nolan of that place and John B. John Fson, of Boston, formerly of Pomfret, were united in marriage by Rev. J. J. Elety. who was also celebrant of the nuptia1 mass. Miss Helena Ratigan of Philadelphia was bridesmaid and John Slattery of Pomfret was best man. The brides gown was of white satin, with an over dress of shadow lace, and she wore a white hat. The bridesmaid wore a flesh colored crepe de chine and she wore 2 pearl gray hat.
 MT. and Mrs. Johnson are to make their home in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-29
MORE WORKERS NEEDED
Urgent Appeal Issued by Mrs. John
 Young, For the Red Cross.

In behalf of the Danielson chapter of the Red Cross. Mrs. John Young On Wednesday issued an appeal for more workers to join the ranks of the local women who are engaged in pro- ducing hospital supplies for use at American and allied hospitals. Now, more than ever before, are these work CTS needed, for Uncle Sann's men are at the firing line and the tales of the wounding and killing of the brave young men are going to begin to come in in ever increasing numbers.
 The national organization of the Red Cross has appealed to the Daniel son chapter for 300 cotton pads to be shipped not later than December 24. If this appeal is to be met, as it should be- there must be immediate response from scores of Danielson women. These. dressings are wanted for the use of American soldiers who are in France as well as our soldiers of the allied armies.
 The Red Cross chapter rooms in the Windham County National bank building are to be open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons and the Red Cross station at Mrs. T. F.. Hopkins place will be opened on Thursday afternoons.
 New workers are urgently needed and there cannot be too many of them, the Red Cross leaders here say.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-29
Brief Mention.

Repairs are being made to the chimney on Natchaug grammar school.
 Sunlight Hop. Bijou, Jewett City, this afternoon. Ideal Singing Orchestra adv.
 The usual holiday rush of postcards was missing at the local postoffice. pro bably because of the increase in the cost of sending them.
 Dancing today, afternoon and even ing at Baltic, St. Jean hall. Dixic's Singing Orchestra of Norwich.-adv.
 A union service of the Willimantic churches will be held at the Congrega tiOnal church Thanksgiving morning, commencing at s o'clock.
 The football game between the high school and the alumni which was to have been played Thanksgiving morn ing has been postponed, until Satur- day.
 MT. and Mrs. W. A. Buck and fam fly left Wednesday afternoon for Springfield, Mass. where they will spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Bucks sister, Mrs. Carl H. Phillips.