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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
CHILD DROWNED
IN L. c.. CANAL
Two -Year-Old Son of Roy Tuith Finds
Watery Grave.

The 2-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Tuith, who live on the Mrs. En-
ma Kelley farm near Freezeout, was
drowned Saturday afternoon in the
Last Chance irrigation ditch.
The little one was missed about 5
o'clock. Assisted by neighbors, the
parents began search, and fearing
the worst followed the ditch that runs
near the house. The body was found
about a quarter of mile from the
home. The deepest sympathy of the
community are extended to the grief
stricken parents. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon, being conduct
ed by Rev E. E. Coulter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
MAKE USE OF
WASTE WATER
Pumping Plant Being Installed on
Bench to Water 170 Acres.

The Idaho Orchard company, W. E.
Pierce and Dr. Prettyman are jointly
interested in the installation of a
pumping plant, which will utilize
waste water in irrigating 10 acres of
land.
The work is being done under the
of ]. R. Field. A
centrifugal pump to furnish 100 inches
of water, driven by gasoline engine,
comprises the plant This is to sup
plement the supply of water that the
Canyon canal can furnish, and will be
made use of in case of shortage.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31

for freedom; that the weak of all
lands may enjoy with the strong the
right to life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness. This is no time for
boasting or idle words. It is a time
to be silent and let God speak--a time
of solemn joy that, thank God, Amer
ica can stand with clean hands before
the world and strike down tyranny
and wrong, that government of the
people, by the people and for the peo-
pie shall not perish from the earth.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
LAST CHANCE INJUNC-
TI0N DENIED
Court Holds That Resisting De-
PENDANTS Have Acquired
Drainage Rights.

Judge Bryan this week announced
his decision in the suit Of Last Chance
Ditch Company vs.. Sawyer ct al. This
was a suit commenced about a year
ago, whereby plaintiff sought to OBJ
tain an injunction TO restrain numer-
GUS defendants from wasting their
excess irrigation waters into the Last
Chance ditch The defendants have
their lands above the Last Chance
ditch and receive their irrigation wat
er from the Canyon canal.
Many Of the defendants defaulted
and did not resist the suit Of the
plaintiff. Several others, after max
ing appearance in the suit, either ex-
pressed their desire 70 proceed no
further or failed 70 make any contri-
button Of money in resisting the suit.
Attorneys J. P. Reed and A. C. Hind
man withdrew as TO these last named
defendants, and contested plaintiffs
action only as TO the defendants who
exhibited an interest in the case.
The resisting defendants, while ad-
hitting that their waste water drain
ed into the Last Chance ditch, defend
ed on the theory that they had ac-
quiry q prescriptive right TO waste
into the plaintiffs ditch by 50 vast
ing therein for period Of more than
five years, openly, notoriousIy, with
out permit or license from the plain
tiff, under claim Of right, and with
the knowledge and acquiescence Of the
plaintiff.
The court found from the evidence
that, while many Of the resisting de-
PENDANTS had cultivated and irrigated
their lands for more than five years,
yet there was no solid evidence that
their waste water was actually dis
charged into plaintiffs canal for a
continuous period of five years in such
a manner as 10 create any right by
TO continue the waste
However, there were a few Of the
defendants whose prescriptive right
the court held TO have been establish
ed by the evidence The fortunate de-
PENDANTS are: Hartley, Hunter, Craig,
Tenny, Carmichael, Fest, Davis, Reed,
Sullivan, Reilly, Steunenberg, Zach
man, Ed Modin, H VI. Modin, H. J.
DeClark, R. B. Wilson. 5. D. Riggs, C.
P Hall, Flagler, Barney, Brantfield.
Bowers, Danielson, Wright and Hit
All the other defendants will be en-
joined by the decree of the court
The case presented many novel
points There are no precedents in
this state, and very few elsewhere.
The case was first elaborately briefed
and argued in writing. The court af-
forwards called for a reargument at
Caldwell.
The plaintiff was represented by
Nessrs Wood & Driseoll Former
Justice |. N. Sullivan appeared on be-
lalf of himself. The other resisting
were represented by j. P.
Reed and A. c. Hindman-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
TUESDAY Is REGISTRA.
TI0N DAY
No One Will Be Permitted to Es-
cape Registering-Punish-
ment Is Severe.
Army Registration Facts.

All men between 21 and 30 years Of
age must register.
Even if you know you are exempt
from service, you are not excused
from registering. You are not the
one to pass judgment on your reason
for exemption.
Anyone failing to register who
should do so, viii be liable to a term
in prison.
Registering must all be done on
the day which will be proclaimed, and
in the voting precinct where your
home is located.
If away from home, see the county
clerk where you happen 10 be, secure
blank, fill it out and mail TO your
home precinct or home sheriff.
Men in jails or reformatories must
register, and the keepers will send in
their cards.
Sick men who are unable TO 90 per-
sonally and register. may have some
one fill in card at the office Of the
county clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31

The Memorial services were held
Sunday in the Baptist church and
were largely attended. Flag decora-
tions gave a patriotic touch to the
scene. The sermon was preached by
Rev. E. E. Coulter. He praised in
glowing words the service the old vet
erans had given to their country so
years ago and appealed to the new
generation to respond and serve as
faithfully and as bravely.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
NIontour Defeats Emmett.

Montour took revenge on the En-
NETT baseball team Sunday at Montour
when they defeated them by a score OF
TO 5. The game was the third that
has been played by the two teams this
year. each team having scalp spiece,
and the gSme Sunday gave the cham
pionship TO Montour as far as En-
NETT is concerned.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
THE PRIDE OF
THE CLAN
Another Big Mary Pickford Special
Feature at the Ideal Theatre,
Friday. June l.

"T'he Pride Of the Clan in seven
wonderful reels, with Mary PicGord
in the title role, is the next big at
traction at the Ideal Theatre
This is the second big feature pro
Quoted by Mary Pickford since she
formed her own producing company,
and is considered even better than
LESS Than the Dust" the first re-
lease. shown here some time ago
Special Orchestra for this night
Admission Is cents and 25 cents
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
More Grain. Less Hogs.

The Emmett forest office has COM
pleted the agricultural survey in the
district along the Idaho Northern
railroad territory as far as Banks. 1t
shows that the acreage of grain Is
double that of last year, but that there
has been quite decrease in the num-
ber of hogs.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
In Aviation Corps.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Crabtree re
ceived word this week that their son
Lawrence had enlisted as an aviation
gunner and had been sent TO q train
ing camp in Texas. The young man
enlisted from Kansas.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
Farmers Meeting Saturday.

A meeting in the interest of the
Emmett branch Oh the National Farm
Loan Association will be held Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock in CONNER
cial Club rooms. d. r. Hubbard, su-
perintendent for this district, will be
present to explain the aims and scope
of the association and to assist in
the organization of the
local society. Everyone interested is
urged to be present.
To Organize Home Guards
A meeting to organize company
Of Home Guards will be held Friday
evening at o'clock in Commercial
Club rooms. Every patriotic citizen
whose age bars him from being sub
iect TO the conscription registration,
IS requested to be present. The OBJ
ect of the organization is to protect
lome interests and be prepared to res
pond to any call in time of need.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31

A day Of anxiety for Emmett and
Gem county will be here next
Tuesday, June 5. It viii be the day
when the drawings for the first half
million conscripts are made here 1t
is certain the drawings will be made
by lot from the list Of eligible men Of
Gem county OF the age decided upon as
liable for military service That is
the reason it is going TO be an event
of great interest to every family in
town and county and particularly 70
those families that have men eligible
to the drawing. The universal ser
vice bill has put the problem Of the
draft squarely up to all men who are
of military age The men selected
will be the flower Of our young man
hood, fit physically and every other
way for the service Under the draft
men with dependent families will not
go away to war and men of greater
usefulness at home will remain here
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
New Street Sprinkler

The new street sprinkler has ar
rived and was put into service yester-
day. 1t is quite an improvement over
the old one.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31
BUY A LIBERTY WAR
BOND
Opportunity to Combine Patrio-
tic Service With Good
Investment.
Bond Information.

Purpose: This loan is a bond issue
authorized by congress to pay cost Of
the war against Germany, to make
advances to the allies, and above all
to bring about speedy and success
full end of the world conflict.
Amount of loan: s2,OOO,0OO,0OO.
Idaho's share: 100000.
Gem County's share: $4,000.
Size of bonds: $50, 500, $500, $1,000
and upward.
Rate of interest: 81 per cent per
year.
Term of bonds: The bonds run for
30 years. The government reserves
the right to buy them back at face
value after Is years
Buy These Bonds Now, Because
These bonds are the safest in
vestment known.
BY so doing you serve your coun-
try.
3-Democracy needs it's dollars for
defense, not tribute.
4-These bonds are backed by the
credit Of the whole United States, the
richest country in the world.
EVERY $1,000 invested viii bring
you s35 a year income.
6-The Government guarantees to
pay you more income if future loans
carry higher interest rates.
You can buy them on the install
ment plan.
S-Your money will be spent wholly
in America.
How to Buy These Bonds.
Every bank is authorized to take
for the government You
ian subscribe now by paying to your
bank only 2 per cent Of your purchase
and the balance as follows: Is per
cent on June %, 20 per cent on July
30, 80 per cent on August Is, 80 per
,ent on August 80.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31

The new army bill means selective
service: It's an honor to be selected.
Get out of your mind the misnomer
that it's draft" 1t bears no re-
semblance to the past draft acts that
were enforced during the Civil war.
The new law places all men fit for the
field upon the same basis. Il the
comes and taps you on
the shoulder and says "we need you
now" you are honored- If they don't
select you, you are not disgraced-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31

Secretary of War Baker gives the
following information in regard to
exemptions:
First of all, all men between p and
80 would enroll Ton June 81. Their
names would be placed in 8 jury
wheel and drawn, so many for each
state according to the percentage of
state population to the total needed
Of the men chosen a physical ex-
animation as well as answers TO cer-
tain questions, such as employment,
dependent relatives, etc, would be re-
uuired. In some cases the exemptions
would be automatically made by the
local board. In others exemptions
would have to be applied for.
Secretary Baker believes that il
would be.a mistake TO announce that
all agricultural workers or munitions
or laborers in other trades
were to be exempted from military
service. Every business would be
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31

The nation has grim business ahead
and people who refuse to take the war
call seriously will learn on registra-
ton day that Uncle Sam is in no mood
to be trifled with. Registration for
men between the ages Of 81 and 80 in
elusive is compulsory, with real pena-
lties for wilful REFUSAL jail cell with
no committing by payment of fines
Imprisonment is also the penalty for
false or incorrect registration. The
president, wisely, dismissed sugges-
ton that registration day be made
legal holiday. This is no time for ad-
ditional holidays. The country needs
every hour of service, and there IS no
need of the public wasting day TO
help men attend to a duty that they
can perform themselves in few min
utes without assistance. Illness is no
excuse Absence will NOT excuse you
And of course, you will not be allow
ed to plead that business or occups-
ton interferes. You must register
on June 5 (if you are within the pres
cribed ages) and do it as duty, not
as a favor.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-31

Uncle Sam needs money to pay the
expense of the war with Germany and
to give financial assistance to his al
lies. A bond issue of billion dollars
is offered for this purpose and an op-
portunity is thus offered to those who
stay at home TO render as patriotic
service to their country as the young
man who offers to go to the trenches.
One kind of service is the complement
of the other. Both are necessary. If
the money is not raised by the sale
of bonds, the government will be
forced to resort to taxation-a taxa
ton that will effect every walk OF
life. There are few who cannot af
ford to buy at least one $50 bond
You can buy your war bond, in any
denomination from $50 to 100000, on
the instalment plan, and have the sum-
mer to complete your payments. If
for example, you place an order with
YOUR bankers for a 500 bond, your
would be as follows:
81 when you make your applica-
ton.
S1S on June %.
$50 on July 80.
$50 on August Is.
$50 on August 80.
The bonds will be dated June 10,
1917. and will bear 8 Il per cent inter-
est from that date, payable semi-an-
nually on December 15 and June 15-
Gem County has been allotted s7O,-
300 worth of bonds, which the govern
nent expects will be sold in this
county. If you, because Of age limit
,r physical disability, are unable to
20 to the trenches, you can show your
patriotism by giving financial aid
The bonds are on sale at the two En-
nett banks and the Bank of Sweet.
A meeting of the Gem county bank
RS and a few other citizens was held |
Tuesday morning at the Bank of En-
meet, and plans for a bond selling
ampaign were discussed and arrang-
d. The banks have agreed to sell the
'onds on payments to suit the buyers,
Nth no interest on deferred payments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
New Threat of Railroad Strike
COUNTRYWIDE HOSTILITES IN EVENT OF FAILURE TO
REACH AGREEMENT AT NEW YORK CONFERENCE THURSDAY
WILL CONTRACT
FOR HIGH SPEED
PATROL BOATS

Washington, March 12.-Preliminary
steps were taken by the Navy depart
ment toward contracting for the quick
construction of 100 or more high speed
coast patrol boats for a new type for
scouting against submarines. At a con-
ference in which score of builders
were represented, assurances were
given that deliveries could be begun
within four months. 1t is understood
that contracts will be awarded short
~.
Plans prepared for the patrol boats
call for craft 10 feet long, propelled
by powerful steam engines. Details OF
their armament and equipment are
now being worked out.
Representatives of the major ship
builders also appeared at the depart
ment during the day. bringing data
concerning their corporations ana
plans for which Secretary Daniels re-
Gently asked.
Secretary Daniels announced that
bids for six scout cruisers of the 80
knot type designed last year would be
opened Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Suffrage Resolution in
New York Is Passed

! Albany. y. Y, March 12.-Thc reso-
I luton to provide for a referendum on
the woman suffrage question at the
State election next November was
passed in the Senate tonight by a vote
of 80 to I. Tonight's action was the
last step in the Legislative procedure
preliminary TO referring the subject TO
the electorate.
The seven senators who voted
against the resolution were Lawson,
Sage, Towner. Walters and Wycks, Re-
publicans, and Downing and Ramsper-
ger Democrats.
Majority Leader Brown, whose OPP
position to the proposition has always
been determined and pronounced, sur
prised the great throng of women that
filled the floor and galleries by sup
porting the resolution. In a speech in
explanation of his attitude, he said that
although he was voting for the resolu-
ton he was more firmly opposed to it's
adoption than ever
Its passage last year" he said, 1.-The
fact that my party at Saratoga recon-
mended resubmission of the question
and many events Transporting since the
last legislative session persuade me that
1t is desirable to make this attempt to
get final settlement of the issue. l am
opposed to woman suffrage. but il con-
fiicts with my ideals of manhood and
womanhood. Chivalry is not dead, and
VINO would XII it by taking from man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
March 21st
Might See a
Full Tie-Up

New York, March 12.-Persistent re-
ports were current in railroad circles
hone today that u country wide strike
would result il satisfactory agree
rent is not reached at the conference
IN the question of an eight-hour work
ing day to be held here Thursday be-
tween the railroad managers and rep
rescntatives of the four brotherhoods
Of trainmen. 1t was learned that re-
ports were sent to the railroad presi
dents by agents of the managers stat
ing that plans had been laid by the
b,othcrhoods to begin such a strike
Saturday night in the event their de-
mands are not met at the conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Railroads Informed

Inquiry al railroad headquarters fail
90 to bring out the source of the re-
ports. although'it was learned definite
y that such information had been sent
them. This information stated that the
brotherhood leaders consider they have
waited n reasonable time for the SUI
prcme court decision on the Adamson
l1W and they are going to begin hos
ttities in few days" as one railroad
representative put II.
The plans Of the union leaders. the
report said. called for a progressive
strike beginning Saturday night and
ID oking to a complete tie-up by the fol-
lowing Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
81 Days Before
Name Successor
for SulloWay

Concord. y. H. March l2-The success
sor TO CONGRESSMAN Cyrus A. Sulloway,
who died at Washington Saturday night.
will not be chosen in time to take his
seat when Congress convenes in special
session April 16. it became known today.
Although it had been believed that tho
lrst district within a few days. cxamina-
ton OF the statutes showed that 81 days
must elapsc from the date upon which
rescript is issued before the election
ran he held. Governor Reyes, without
Indicating when he would make the call.
stated that he had found that under the
law it was his duty to issue a rescript
for a new election forthwith with the
advice of the governors council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
For Examination

The orders authorizing an examina-
ton OF the ships was expected today,
but up to late hour had not arrived.
Additional arrests in the alleged plot
which may approach a status interna-
ticnal in aspect are contemplated, fed
eral agents said tonight.
According to naval officers at the To-
cal yard, search of the raiders cannot
be made without international COM
plications arising therefrom unless the
government actually seizes the ships
land that in itself would be declara-
ton of war" Frank Garbarino, special
agent of the department Of justice,
however, intimated that he did not
hold this view.
Il have my own opinion about that
phase of the case" he said. Garabrino's
force of Investigators was increased
today, several agents of the depart
ment coming here from Washington.
Extra customs house men were also
assigned to assist in the investigations
The status of the governments case against
those arrested Saturday and held for trial
in the Federal courts the charge Of SNUG
Cling certain goods, including valuable chron-
ometers, from the informed ships in violation
of the customs laws, remains unchanged SO
far as facts which the authorities here off
cially have permitted to become public. Henry
Rohner, president of the Henry Rohner Co.,
wholesale grocers Of this city of the three
principals in the alleged customs frauds, as.
serted his innocence today. He admitted two
Of his <chauffeurs, under arrest as witnesses
had hauled certain articles to and from the
ships for Mrs. Helena Fischer wife of Abel
bert X. Fischer president Of the Schultz
Koerting Company. machnists, of this city
Mr.. and Mrs Fischer, who are said to be
related TO the Emperor of Germany, are the
other principals named by the government
in the smuggling plot
Rohner declared he had the assurance Of
Mrs. Fischer that the boxes he removed from
the vessels contained nothing detrimental to
the government. He said the only articles
he had taken TO the raiders at the instance
Of Mrs. Fischer were some deicacies which
she sent to friends OF herself and husband
and grocery supplies ordered from his firm
by officers of the nterned ships for the
crews comprising $50 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Charge Against Prison.
ers Taken at Philadel-
phia - Await Orders
for Examination of
Vessels
INTERNATIONAL
ASPECTS FOUND
Plot May Result in Fur
ther Complications in
German American
Relations

Philadelphia, March 12-In the alb
sence Of official instructions from
Washington search of the interned
German commerce raiders kronprinz
Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich at
the Philadelphia navy yard for explo-
sivcs reported to have been smuggled
to the vessels from outside sources, an
investigation of which has resulted in
the arrest of five persons, was deferred
today by local agents of the depart
mcnt of justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Organized Iabor's
Services if Have War
Offer Is Made by Representatives in Conference
at Washington

ing policies of national defense and
controlling publicity. The concluding
para graphs of the statement, pledging
labor's support to the nation, follow:
We the officers of the National and In
ternational Trade Unions of America in ma
tonal conference assembled in the capital OF
our nation, hereby pledge ourselves in peace
or in war. in stress or in storm, to stand
unreservedly by the standards Of liberty and
the safety and preservation Of the institutions
and ideals of our republic.
I'm this solemn hour of our nations life
it is earnest hope that our republic
may be safeguarded in its answering desire
for peace; that our people may be spared
the horrors and the burdens Of war; that they
may have the opportunity to cultivate and
develop the arts Of peace, human brotherhood
and hingher civilization.
But despite all our endeavors and hopes,
should our country be drawn into the male
strom of the European conflict, we, with these
ideals of liberty and justice herein declared
as the Indispensable basis for national poll
cies offer services to our country in every
field of activity TO defend, safeguard, to pre-
serve the republic Of the United States OF
America against its enemies whomsoever they
may be and we call upon fellow workers
and fellow citizens in the holy name Of labor
justice and freedom and humanity to devote,
and periodically give like service.
Continued on Page 4ECol. 81