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The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
HEARINGS START
ON MARKET BILL
Evidence Heard in Fight to
Revoke Part Of Charter
Of Center Company.

Hearing on the johnson bill to
break certain parts of the charter
of the Washington Market Company
began yesterday in the House Dis
trict Committee before Chairman
Mapes.
The bill. which was introduced by
Representative Ben johnson, when
he was chairman Of the House Dis
trict Committee. originated after an
Investigation by Representative
johnson. who made charges OF
profte.rins against the Market
Company and its lessees. Part OF
the first floor of the structure
which now houses the Center Mar
ket, Representative johnson chars-
ed. was being rented to the govern
5ment for $4,000. q price which is
$500 more than the company pays
the government as rent for the
whole structure.
Political influence Charged.
The charter to the market company
is termed by Representative johnson
a most unusual one. He also says
"a fair conclusion Is that the charter
was obtained as a direct result Of
political influence. In this connec-
ton il is worthy of note that the
charter transferred to a private cor
poration a business having to do with
the necessities OF life which had for
nerly been conducted at an annual
profit to the city of approximately
$4,000"
The site under consideration in
wolves the section now covered by
the Center Market. Representative
johnson says the annual rental un-
der the lease was fixed at $500
and il was to be used for the bene-
fit OF the poor OF the District Of
Columbia. The territorial assembly
Of the District soon reduced the rent
to s20.9no a year. and in 1873. when
the District was still a territory. the
rent was further reduced to $3.50 per
year. For more than twenty years
the United States and the District
Of Columbia rented as an armory
for the National Guard portions OF
the market buildings, at a rental OF
5000 per snnum. or 500 a year more
than the entire ground rent paid by
the market company.
Cnuses Adverse Comment.
This, Mr.. johnson says, has caused
much unfavorable comment in Con-
gress. When the market company
sought to increase the armory rent,
quarters were found elsewhere fol-
the local soldiery. Following the re-
moval Of the National Guard, It is
averred, the market company rented
the second floor OF the building to
an amusement company at a rental
of A.o0n year. and in turn the amuse-
ment company rented the same SPACE
to the United states in the war ener-
gency at s14on0 > year
During the war with Germany, II
Is recited. the Federal government
raid more thar 81 rer foot for Office
SPACE few blocks from the market
The pending bill proposes to "hold
for nauEht" the lease for ninety-nine
years and for the government t.
take over the grounds and buildings
paving the market company the value
of the buildings and improvements as
NAV be reached by a board OF ap-
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
SHORTAGE OF LABOR
WITHIN TWELVE MONTH
PREDICTED BY EXPERT
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.


which there is surplus and in ascer-
tanning where those localities are"
said Mr.. Kennedy. 1T is needed to
level the national labor supply.
IT It had not been for the United
States Employment Service. Hog
Island and other great war indus
tries could not have functioned. Hog
Island used It exclusively after the
service had developed. and obtained
the majority of our labor through It
The country needs more than a
mere statistical gathering and clear
ance bureau IN Washington pa
per organization. It needs an en-
ployment service with placement ma
chinery in the States where there
are no public employment offices. and
but few OF the States have such
services and the existing ones are
Inadequate. know from my ex-
perience that private labor recruit
ing is not sufficient in time OF short
age. It Is haphazard. and communi
ties are slow to give up surplus Ia
bor
Progressive manufacturers and real
employment managers are in favor OF
"a permanent Federal employment
service. Unfortunately during the war
there sprung UP a host of embryo
employment managers who could not
produce the men needed by their con-
Germs because of their inexperience.
Service Gets Blame.
80 they used the United States
Employment Service in explaining
their failure to their employers. so
that many employers today have as
their only view and knowledge OF the
employment service and the need for
1t the statements of their amateur
employment men.
When We entered the war there
were not more than fifty men in the
country who really knew anything
about employment. 1t would have
been absolutely impossible for the
Emergency Fleet Corporation TO have
turned out the work it did IL it had
stuck to the old methods OF labor re-
cruiting and management and had not
trained employment managers"
Neal Farnham. employment man
ager OF the Heggeman-Harris Con-
struction Company. Of New York, en-
gagged IN construction for the Unite I
States Housing Commission at Ports
mouth. Norfolk and other points
spoke strongly in favor OF the bills.
Mr.. Farnham said:
"Our concern would not have been
able to have gotten sufficient labor
during the war had il not been for
the United tSates Employment Serv-
ice. The post-armistice situation has
demonstrated that the service is
equally necessary in time of peace"
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Thirst Hits Pittsburgh
As Barkeepers Weaken

Pittsburgh, Pa. July n.-Brewers
today were undecided what course to
pursue following U. s. District At
torney Crawford's announcement that
he considered Judge Thomson's recent
ruling to mean all beer. regardless OF
alcoholic content, was banned.
Crawford contends use Of cereals or
grain in manufacture Of beer is un-
lawful.
Many saloons today closed, as the
result of his Interpretation.
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q costume and beauty parade con-
test will be held Announcement Of
the event was made yesterday by
L. Gordon Leech. manager.
The contest 10 for women and girls
only. To the one who wears the
prettiest and most attractive bath
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18

praisement. The measure also places
the redeemed government property
under the charge of the Secretary Of
Agriculture to be rented to the pres
ent tenants or other persons. under
rules and regulations to be made and
enforced by the Secretary Of Agricul-
ture or his designated representatives,.
A further hearing on the bill will
be held this morning.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Coos Form Union.

Macon. Ga. July 17.-Now comes
the policemen's union. on top of
Macon's street car strike. Cops have
organized solidly. More pay or
strike is their slogan.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18

Miss Ida Mansfield. of the stamp
perforating division. is on the sick
list.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Severe Storm Reaps Toll
OF Life IN South Carolina

Chester, s. c., July 17.-One killed.
two seriously injured. and heavy
property damage was the toll taken
by a storm which swept the northeast
ern section Of South Carolina early
today.
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Employees in the stamp perforat-
ing division were much elated when
the ghost walked yesterday. though
il was a mere shadow.
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BATHING BEAUTIES
TO CONTEST AT BASIN

washington beauty in bathing
suits win paraoe II the Tidal hath
ing beach Saturday. July rs, when
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tained q few wounded Yanks from
Walter Reed and Naval hospitals
last Tuesday at Chesapeake Beach
The party consisted of Misses Edna
Brooke. Clara ~Milstead, Nina Hin
ton. Elsie Kitchen and Myrtle Gray.
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BUREAU OF
ENGRAVING
AND PRINTING!
|$s NEWS

The improvements and alterations
in the lunch room are we'll under
way and President Hainsworth de-
clares this lunch room will be the
finest of its kind when the work ~
completed. 1t has been estimated
that the IMPROVEMENTS will cost
about $4,000.
Ed Zernia, of section 6, back
from a two weeks motoring trip
through New Jersey and New York
He says he got some fine pointers
about driving while in the heavy
trafic Of New York City.
Mrs. Julia Barry. chief of the
stamp perforating division, has gone
for, visit to her old home in New
York.
In view Of the fact that there is
no money to pay the bureau en-
ployes on account of the tie-up on
the sundry civil bill. the monthly
bonus Of $40 was split in half. and
the first installment OF $40 was
little.
Eddie White. of section s, the
bands librarian, Is spending con-
siderable time after work straight
ening up the music cabinet It's an
excellent piece of work, and Ed sure
deserves vote of thanks.
Miss Lillian d. Gray. of the exam
ining di"'sion. and vice president of
the Girls Union, has been absent
for the past few days attending TO
some very important business for
her organization.
Miss Mary O'Sullivan. a former
employe of the stamp perforating
has just returned to her.
old Job in this division She has
been employed for some time past
by the American Federation of
Labor.
Miss Ruth Rawling. of the lower
surface division, has Just returned
from a ten-day visit to Norfolk. Va
where she was the guest of Mrs. C.
w. Robertson. Before her marriage,
Mrs Robertson was Miss Mamie
Birmingham, and Was employed in
the Bureau.
Miss Barbara Eubanks. of the
stamp perforating division. is TAX
ing a trip to Atlantic City.
Several girls OF section enter
tained a few wounded Yanks from
Walter Reed and Naval hospitals
last Tuesday at Chesapeake Beach,
The party consisted of Misses Edna
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18

Miss Barbara Eubanks, of the
stamp perforating division. is TAX
ing a trip to Atlantic City.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
Earn Residence Burns

The house on the former Billy Feer
ranch on the bench was destroyed by
fire Monday afternoon. together with
practically all its contents, only few
articles of clothing beng saved. The
property is owned by L. 4. Coates of
Boise, but Dr. N B. Barnes of this
city owns a tax title to it. The place
ives being farmed by Harry Stanley
under lease and the furniture be-
longed to him. The fire broke out in
the rear of the building and spread
rapidly. The origin is unknown. The
building was valued at $500. No in
surance was carried. A subscription
paper was circulated and a nice sum
of money was subscribed and present
ed to Mr.. Stanley, whose loss is quite
serious.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
Gatfield- Wellman.

Tht marriage of Oliver J. Gatfield
and Violet Wellman was solmniked
last Thursday at the home of the bride
near Montour. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Joyce Kendall in the
presence of relatives of the two fam
lilies and few friends. Both the bride
and groom are we'll known in the En-
NETT section, the former being son
OF Allen Gatfield and the latter a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. U. C. Well
man, former residents of the South
Slope. Mr.. Gatfield is a well-to-do
rancher and stock raiser of the Mon
tour country and the young couple
will make their home on his ranch.
Many Emmett friends will join The
Index in extending congratulations
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
Hospital Being Planned.

The need of increased hospital fac
ilities in Emmett has become so press
ing as to demand action at an early
date. The location of Emmett as the
gateway to the Squaw creek and up
per Payette valley sections and the
growing industrial Importance of the
city makes the need constantly grow
ingone. DIR. J. L. Reynolds is heading
a movement to organize a company
to build modern hospital and is re-
ceiving encouragement: His efforts
should receive the cooperation and
assistance of the commercial and
interests of the city.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
The School Proposition.

When the school board came to Wis
ualize the fine new High school build
ing being set down on a measly little
piece of ground, with limited space for
play grounds and small room for
trees and shrubbery-well, it didn't
look right. 1t was like putting beau
tiful diamond in setting of brass
and tin. So they conceived the idea
of purchasing an entire block of
ground on the east end of Hayes or
chard south of Main street 1t is a
beautiful site centrally located and will
provide ample room for extensions of
the building when needed, Fairgrounds
lawn and shade trees. The location
also has the added advantage of being
Just across the street from the pro-
posed city park, with its swimming
pool, play grounds and athletic
grounds. The block can be had for
$4,000. A levy of an extra mill for two
years will pay for it. The levy this
year is only mills. The addition II
tax will be less than S1.00 on elnh
$1,000 valuation.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
A Fine Corn Field.

One of the best farmers in this sec
ton is James Jones, who with his
father owns the former James Mar
ker ranch east of town. He is taking
good deal of pride in 81 acre corn
field, and rightfully, too. The field
makes a Kansas man think of the
bottom lands of the Sunflower state.
The stalks are now in tassel and are
shooting out ears. Many of the
stalks have two ears, The stand is
almost perfect There is scarcely a
weed in the entire field II has been
cultivated seven times and irrigated
twice. Indications are fer a large
yield. The corn is 9O-day variety.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
STORY AND PLAY
HOUR
Two Mornings q Week Planned for
Entertainment of Children.

The great interest aroused among
the children of Emmett by the "Story
and Play Hour" at the recent Chatau-
qua led number of people who are
interested in child welfare and in the
promotion of the best interests If our
children to ask the question, "Why
cannot this story and play hour be
continued through the sumrer
months ?" AS a result, several of our
young people met on Monday evening
of this week and after careful con-
enterprise. Arrangements have been
made with the school authorities for
the use of the school grounds of our
high school building for this purpose,
and story and play hour for all the
children of Emmett supervised by
competent teachers and leaders will
be held every Tuesday and Thursday
morning at 9 o'clock. The cooperation
of all parents and all others who are
interested is invited. See that your
children are at the school grounds next
Tuesday morning promptly at 9
o'clock.
A meeting of the committee to COM
plete arrangements for this Story and
Play Hour will be held on Friday even
ing in the basement of the Baptist
church at 8 o'clock. Quite a number
Of persons have been asked to parti-
cipate in this enterprise and any
others who have had special training
in story and play hour work for child
rem and are willing to help are inyit-
ID to be present at this meeting on
Friday evening. A report of what
S being done in Boise and of success
'ul plans will be presented by spec
al committee. This movement aims to
.over the entire community and is
pen to all to share in it.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
SCHOOL BONDS RECEIVE
Big VOTE
Only l3 Votes Cast in Opposi-
tiOn Out of Total
of 149.

By nearly a unanimous vote the
school board was authorized to
issue bonds of the district in the
amount of SOL 900 at the election held
Friday. The vote was 1856 for and IS
against. The bonds are to be used
in building the first unit of a new
High school building.
Almost Immediately after the an
nouncement of the result of the cleo
ton, the board met to consider bids
for the bonds. They were sold to the
state at par, and bearing S per cent
interest The states bid is saving
Of $4,000 to the district over the best
offer made by bonding houses.
Plans for the new building have not
been completed by the architects. The
general plan is brick building two
stories high, with a basement under
the entire building. 1t will be ample
for school needs for number of years
to come. This building will be the
first and main unit In it will be in
stalled heating plant, toilets, lava
tories, ETC., of sufficient capacity to
provide for additional units, as the
need arises, at small outlay in COM
parison with that of the first unit.
This is the modern method and the
school board is wise in adopting it.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
AUTO HIT BY |. N.
TRAIN
Louis Larson, Driver, Severely
Injured and Machine
Wrecked.

Louis Larson, the we'll known build.
ing contractor, was severely injured
and his Ford automobile almost COM
pletely wrecked Monday afternoon
when the southbound train on the
Idaho Northern from Lakeport crash
ed into the car at the crossing near
the former James Renwick place
northeast of town. The injured man
was brought to town by the train
crew and his injuries dressed by the
company physician, DR.. J. L. Reynolds
His injuries are not serious and con-
sist of severe cuts over one eye, on
the cheek, long strip of flesh liter
ally torn from the bones of the left
arm, and a bone broken in the left
foot, in addition to many bruises all
over his body. That he escaped with
his life is almost miracle.
Mr.. Larson was driving north when
the accident occurred. The crossing
is on a steep embankment. The road
commands full view of the railroad
tracks for a long distance on each
side. Mr.. Larson though he could
safely cross, but when the car struck
the railroad track it nearly stopped,
and before it could be gotten under
headway again the train hit it, strik-
ing the rear wheel and hurting it
the air. 1t struck a telegraph
pole on the side of the road and the
car turned bottom side up, throwing
Mr.. Larson out. He fell in a gulley,
with the car on top. The gulley pre-
vented the car from falling on him.
The train crew were the first to reach
the injured mans side, quickly follow
ed by Kirk Landers, who was working |
in the garden on the Renwick farm,
which he owns. Blood was squirting |
rom the injured mans face and arm.
rhe most sensational rumors concern
ng his condition soon spread through
own.
After his wounds were dressed, Mr..
arson was taken home and he is
lowly recovering from the shock, and
t is expected that he will be able to
,e up and around in three or four
weeks. The car was badly wrecked {
mt can be repaired and made useful
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
VAHLBERG RANCH
SOLD
c. c. Johns the Purchaser, Paying
$4,000 for 81 Acres.

The fine farm of E. C. Vahlberg,
located a mile east of town, has been
purchased by C. c. Johns, who moved
to Emmett little over a year ago
from Smith Center, Kan. The price
paid was $4,000.
The ranch consists of 81 acres, all in
cultivation, brick residence, silo and
a full complement of outbuildings.
Part of the land is in bearing prune
and apple orchards. 1t has been the
home of the Vahlbergs for 20 years or
more and is fine ranch home. Mr..
Johns took possession the first of the
week and has moved his family there
Mr.. Vahlberg will engage in ranching
in the Sweet country.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
For the County.

With the above program carried out
there still remains one block of ground
of the orchard tract This is the west
block of the south tract 1t has been
suggested that the county purchase it
as a site for permanent county build
ings whenever the county is ready to
build them. The arguments in Favor
of the purchase of ground there by the
city and school district apply with
equal force to the county-the grounds
are ample for all future needs, the
location is central, the cost is very
reasonable. Another strong feature
is the fact that the county and city
administrations would thus be con-
yeniently associated. The time is COM
ing in the next few years when Gem
county will require and demand
larger, safer quarters and more ade-
uuate facilities for the transaction Of
business. Gem county is growing in
wealth. population and Importance.
It won't be long before Gem County
will be ashamed of it's present quarters
and will demand grounds and buildings
in keeping with its growing business
and Importance. The Index does not
wish to be understood as advocating
= new county building at this time.
The county is getting along nicely
with its present facilities and can do
40 for several years. But the sugges-
tion that the opportunity to secure an
especially desirable tract of ground |
for county buildings is an exceptional I
- and worthy Of consideration i !.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
27-ROOM FARM
HOUSE
Ed. Modin Building Three Story Resi-
dence on Ranch.

The largest farm house in Gem
County is being erected by Ed Modin
on his fruit ranch near Freezeout hill
When completed it will be three stories
in height and contain 81 rooms
The building is being constructed of
cement and will be practically fire
proof. Even the floors, it & said, will
be cement. The building is being
erected short distance north of the
old ranch house. The work is being
done by Mr.. Modin and his sons.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
Undergoes Operation.

Edna Wellman, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. U. C. Wellman of Montour, suf-
fered severe attack of appendicitis
last Wednesday and on Thursday was
taken to Boise hospital for an opera
ton, which was performed Friday by
DR.. J. L. Reynolds Mr.. Wellman, who
accompanied the patient, returned
Tuesday and reports her as recover
ing nicely.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
HOistad Sells.

A. Hoistad last week sold his resi-
dence at the corner of Third and Com
mercial to Frank Swift of Fairbury,
Neb. Mr.. Swift is the father of Mrs.
Lee Wheeler and Mrs. o. U. Chambers.
He has gone back to Fairbury to close
up his business affairs and will move
here as soon as possible. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoistad are planning to leave
Emmett and will seek lower alti-
tude, probably California, for the
benefit of their health. They will
have scale of their household goods
next Wednesday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
New Trial Granted.

Judge Reddoch of the Ada county
district court has granted the motion
for new trial made by the defendant
in the case of P. w. Casper ct al
against Andrew Little, on the grounds
that testimony had been enormously
admitted at the trial. Judgment for
the plaintiff for s1100 was awarded
by the jury in February because of
damage done to crops by the plaintiffs
sheep.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24
Considering Church Union.

A committee composed of one men,
Der from each Protestant church or
ganization held meeting last Thurs
day evening to consider church union
After some discussion, in which the
proposition received favorable consi-
deration, a committee to draft plan
of organization was appointed. The
committee is at work on the plan and
will report at meeting to be held
next week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-07-24

The city's share in the plan as out
lined by the park committee of the
council is as follows: That the city
purchase the Hayes orchard of l;
acres lying north of Main street anc
convert it into a park; that the prune
trees be removed gradually year by
year and shade trees planted and the
ground seeded to grass; that play
grounds for children, a swimming
pool, tennis court, baseball grounds,
tourists auto park, suitable buildings
for the county fair and a rest room
and reading room be provided; that
the program be extended over a per-
iod of years as finances will permit,
but with definite end in view to pro-
vide place of recreation for young
and old alike of both city and country.
At the request of the park commit
tee, E. X. Hayes met with the coun-
ell and was requested to put price
upon the property. He named $4,000
which is very reasonable considera-
ton. The price named includes an
abundant supply of irrigation water,
which will answer the double purpose
of furnishing water for the proposed
bathing pool as we'll as for irrigating
the grounds.
After considerable discussion as to
ways and means of paying for the
the council instructed City
Attorney Workman to write bond
buying houses and ascertain whether
bonds in such small amount would
be purchased.