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fjt £ atome It VOL. XXX. NO. 24 CALDWELL, IDAHO. FRI DAY. JUNE 13. 1913 WEEKLY $2.00 PER YEAR IDENTITY OF SAILOR REMAINS DEEP UYSTERY Dies at Hospital From Acute Appendicitis Under Name of Patton CLUE JFKOM ST. ANTHONY Former Inmate of Industrial School —Gorges Himself in Face of Grave Warning by Physician Who Pre dicted the Speedy Death that Fol lowed—No Trace of Relatives Knowing the tremendous meal which he was eating would in all prob ability be <his last, James Patton, a sailor, who recently came to this city on a visit, found the pangs of hun ger too great and took a chance. The middle of last week Patton ap plied to County Physician Cole for treatment. He was lound to be suf fering from appendicitis and was told that if he would faithfully follow in structions 'he might escape an opera tion. He was put to bed in the local hospital and ice packs applied to the inflamed sections. All food was pro hibited and after quite a fast the young man of some 22 or 23 years of age, lelt much better and declared that he was all right. Dr. Cole told him to keep quit and if he felt no re turn of the pain, he could have a soft boiled egg in the morning. An hour afterward Dr. Cole was surprised by a visit from Patton. The sailor had gotten up, dressed 'himself and pro ceeded to the office of the physician. He declared that he was going to get something to eat. Dr. Cole told him that if he did such a thing, not to come back to him, but to go to the hospital at once, for there Could be only one result. Patton went to a nearby restaurant and ate a tremendous meal. A little while later he was seized with severe convulsions and was taken to the hos pital. Dr. Johnson was called and the young inan that evening was operated upon. In the morning another opera tion was necessary and during the af ternoon he quietly passed away. From a discharge from the navy found in his pockets the young man had been in the service but three months, receiving his discharge for a valvular heart trouble, which in all probability played a part in his losing battle with death. Identity Remains Uncertain Mystery surrounds the identity o the dead sailor, who had no known acquaintances in Caldwell. He arrived here three days prior to his death, registered at the Saratoga under the name of James Patton, Claiming to be a relative of Will Patton, a farmer residing on Deer- Flat, and of "Dad" Patten, a local restaurant man. Both/ deny relationship. To the hospital authorities he gave the name of George H. Patton, de claring that he was on a furlough from the U. S. S. Philadelphia, and that he was daily expecting a remittance from the Mare Island navy yard. In talks with various people he told con tradictory stories regarding >h«mself and the home of his parents. With death but a few minutes off, Mrs. Spurgeon, matron of the hospi tal, entreated the dying man to give definite information regarding his home and whom to notify in case o death, without avail When told that he had but 15 minutes to live, be re plied, "when the time comes 1 will tell all." In his effects a discharge from the United States navy to George Ale Moffat, a coal passer, residing at Rexburg, Ida., was found. Moffat enlisted at Salt Lake March 1, 1913, and the discharge was dated May 31, and gives physical disability as the caase. According to the document Moffat was given transportation and subsistence to Rexburg. A receipt for a registered letter mailed at Cald well June 2, by James Patton to C. A. Patton, of Junction City, Tex., was also found. Nothing else that would throw light upon wis identity was found. Dr. W. II. Johnson, in an effort to establish the deceased's identity, wired the commanding officers of the Mare Island and Bremerton navy yards, and replies from both places state that there is no record of James Patton. Recognised Wednesday The body was viewed Wednesday by two men who said they had work ed with him in haying. They declared that his name was Patton and that he had been an inmate of the St. Anthony Industrial school. He was called "Tex"—that state being claimed as his birthplace. The Platt-Peckham Co. at once wired Superintendent Humphries and Thursday received the following tel egram: St. Anthony, Ida., June 12, 1913. Platt-Peckham Co. James Patton's father, Chas. Patton, was located in Jackson City, Texas, in 1911; step-father Robert Greglar in Weiser in 1911. James weut to Pillon, Mont., July 1911. No later knowledge of relatives. H. D. SHAFF. Industrial Traning School Further efforts will be made to lo cate the parents or relatives of the young man and (ailing to meet with any greater success than has been met so far the body will be interred in Potter's Field. TAKE NOTICE! On Wednesday evening, June 18th, at 5:30 sharp the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will serve chicken "sup per for 35c. Everybody cordially in vited. Supper served in church base ment. jl3 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT CITY SCHOOLS The high school block is being im prover materially. , Plans are on foot to do some work on the Van Buren grounds. Mr. Meek, persident of the board, appointed a committee to report on providing fire escapes for the several school buildings. There seems to be small risk, in the better buildings, for the children concerned; and yet if a fire were to get started the lack of fire escapes might cost the lives of many children. A full cours of teachers has been employed. The board has proceeded with considerable care in the selection of the teaching force, the present out look for a good school year is indeed favorable. Following is the teachers directory by wards: High School—Chas. A. North, prin cipal, science; Ida White, mathemat ics; Marjorie Steelman, Latin and assistant in English; Karl Mann, supervisor of maunal training; Elfrieda Merz, En glish; Ruth Legett, history; Earle Oakley, assistant in science, athletics; Iva Emmett, domestic science; Erma Scott, supervisor of drawing. Lincoln Building—Neal Nash, prin cipal; Anna McGregor, Velma Kim broutfh, Mary Campbell, Genevieve Flynn, Laura Patton, Rose Harris, Lucie Lee. Washington Building—Frank L. Jennings, principal; Helen Ketchen, Lena Buckey, Juanita Stewart, Win nie Baird, Edith Engel, Carrie Brush, Lillian Nicholson. Van Buren —Georgia McFarland, principal; Mrs. Ernest Boone, Marga ret Gipson. The assignment of the grade teach ers is subject to a slight re-arrange ment. Thi, matter will be definitely settled at once. MEETS WITH FATAL ACCIDENT Returning' late Saturday afternoon from a brief trip to town, Mrs. W. K. Lewis, living near here on the North rop ranch on the Canyon Hill road, wap horrified to find her husband lying in a pool of blood, part of the right side of his head torn away and his right arm shattered. The man was taken to the hospital, his right arm amputated and his wounds dress ed, but little hope was offered for his recovery by the physicians in charge. Notwithstanding the greatest ef forts the unfortunate man succumbed to th* effects of his wounds and pass ed away Sunday evening. No question was raised as to the nature of the accident which cost Lewis his life, the supposition being that he was shooting gophers when the shotgun was in some way acci dentally discharged. No inquest was held. Lewis was 54 years of age and moved here with his family from Iowa about two months ago. The body was shiped to Dayton, Iowa, in a sealed steel casket, by W. C. Dyer of the Jones Furniture Co., after ceremonies at the Methodist chucrh. A wife and two brothers survive the unfortunate man. A Hospital Incident Last Sunday afternoon the Greeu leaf choir sang at the hospital. When they sang "I'm the Child of a King," it is related that Mr. Lewis, the victim of the sad shooting accident, pointed upward and said, "I'm the Child of a King." Let the sweet service of song continue. MR. AND MRS. ROY T, HURTT WELCOME SON ÀND HEIR The most important happening on Wednesday of this week was the ar rival of a son and heir at the Roy T. Hurtt home, and the master of the household looks the part. Mrs. Hurtt and little youngster are in the best of health and spirits. GETTING READY FOR THE BIO JULY SALE The site of the new stock yards and sales barns is the scene of con siderable activity these days. Everything is in readiness for the big sale July 3 -4 -5—at least all the buildings necessary for the. expedi tious transaction of all the business. This week Manager Turner received word that 'he could expect two cars of pure bred Jerseys for the sale from Tennessee. This seems quite a dis tance for the fame of the new yards to have reached, but it is fact never theless. CATHOLIC SERVICES Holy mass will be celebrated in the Catholic church of Caldwell next Sun day, June 15th, at 8 o'clock a. m. Con fessions will be heard before mass. FOR SALB S -room modern house—cash or on e^y terms.—Apply at 218 Cleveland ATTENDANCE GROWS AT POPULAR 1 RESORT Lake Lowell Drawing Large Crowds on Sunday Over the Sebree Line BIG CELEBRATION JULY 4 Ball Games ,v Boating, Fishing and Concerts by Idaho Sûtes Band Prove Attractive to People from Surrounding Communities—Pavil ion to be Completed Before Sunday In a fast and exciting ball gaine at Lake Lowell Sunday Peaceful Valley defeated the speedy Homedale ag gregation 5 to 4. The game was re plete with sensational plays and the hundreds of lake visitors thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition of the national past time. With ideal weather prevailing one of the largest crowds of the season spent the day at the popular resort enjoying the varied entertainment the program presented. Music by the Idaho State Band, two ball games, launching, fishing, boating and other natural attractions gave the crowd a day of unbroken amusement. In the second ball game Appleton defeated Pleasant Ridge 6 to 5. The game was characterized by heavy hit ting and excellent fielding. The teams will play a return game next Sunday. Base ball enthusiasts met at the lake Sunday and organized the Lake Lowell league and adopted a sched ule for two games Sunday and holi days until September 30. Four teams have entered the league and all games will be played at the lake. The dele gates Sunday elected Jame s Magec of Deer Flat president. It is under stood that the resort management has offered a large cash prize to the pennant winning team. Work on the dancing and observa tion pavilion is rapidly nearing com pletion and it is thought that it will be completed by Sunday. Assurances are given that ample seating accom modations will be provided in the event that the pavilion is not com pleted according to schedule. Next Sunday the Idaho State Band will render another ot its popular concert,, and two league base ball games are scheduled assuring visitors excellent entertainment during the day. Plans for a monster Fourth of July celebration to be held at the lake are nearing completion and the program for the day will be announced soon. '1 he celebration will be a distinct novelty ior the residents of this sec tion in that all contests and sports will be held on the water. BULLETIN FOR THE APPLETON M. E. CHURCH Come to the tent to spend Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mill s of (Jreenleat, will sepak next bunuay, June lith. Mrs. Mills is a "Friend" and a very interesting speaker. bhe and her hus band have spent some time as mission aries in Alaska, i'he following Sun day, June 22, Dr. Trenery ot Chica go, superintendent of extension de partment, acompanied by our S. S. missionary, Rev. Mr. Osterhout, of Nampa, will be with the Sunday school. Dr. Trenery will speak. We look forward to the inspiration which hiese outside men will bring. ONLY KEAL AMERICAN FLAG IN THE ENTIRE CITY Postmaster Horn is in receipt oi a splendid American tiag, 5x9)j feet, with 48 4u-in stars. This is the only real American Hag in the city so far as is knowu—full regulation flag. Mr. Horn and Mrs. Lovejoy are ar ranging to have the Hag hoisted over build' the ling in the next few days. ATTEND GRAND CHAPTER MEETING AT TWIN FALLS Messrs. W. C. Bicknell and W. C. I'ostlethwaite, representing the local chapter R, A. M., together with F. G. Burroughs, will leave from Boise to morrow evening fornTwin Falls to at tend the Grand Chapter meeting. BOOKING FOR FINE LYCEUM COURSE Walter Lowe of Chicago, was in the city yesterday securing subscriptions for what promises to be one of the best lyceum courses yet offered. Quite a number subscribed for sea son and it is hoped that Mr. Lowe will leave with the required number to make expenses for the local or ganization. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Geo. R. Varney, pastor; residence 1023 Albany; telephone 138. Divine worship, 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. m., Sun day school 10:30 à. m.; Voung Peo ple's meeting 7 p. m. Next Sunday morning there will be no Sunday school and no preaching, but Chil dren's Day exercises will take the place of both and by 'held at 11 o'clock In the evening the pastor will preach the closing sermon in the series for young people, the subject being "Our Heavenly Home." All are cordially invited to attend all services. STATE CHAUTAUQUA DEGINS SESSIONS NEXT WEEK Finest Program Ever Present ed in Any Western State Begins Wednesday NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM ; I L iât of Speakers Contains Some Best j j Known Names in the Whole Coun try—Ng Poon Chew, Chinese Cele brity, Occupies Prominent Place in j Interest of People The Fourth Annual Assembly of the ! Idaho State Chautauqua association wia open in the Pinney Theatre, Boise on next Wednesday, June 18, at 8:15 a. m. Portland this year is drawing some of the greatest minds of the country just at this time and partly on this account Idaho is enabled to secure some of the finest lecturers appearing on any Chautauqua platform in th« whole country and present the best program yet attempted. The program for the first week ap pears herewith and for the next week such men as Dr. S. H, Clark, Dr. Fos ter, Dr. D'Aubigne and Dr. John La mond, as well as the Titus Grand Opera company, will occupy the cen ter of the stage. The program has been most care fully prepared and while the director: expect a large deficit, no expense was spared in securing the best material available for the two weeks' session. Program June 18—8 p. m„ The Brahms Con cert Co. June 19— 9 a. m„ Cooking School, "Planning the Daily Meals." 10:45 Dr. James McGraw, "The Fettered Giant." 3 p. m., The Brahms; Dr. William Foster, "English Authors." 4:30, Dr. James McGraw, "Present Day Battles and the New Recruit." 8:15 p. m.. Boise Choral Society and Brahms Concert Co., "Messiah." June 20—9 a. in., Cooking School, "Sources of Information Concerning Food, Nutrition and Health." 10:45, Dr. J. R. Patterson, "Efficient Citi zenship." 3 p. m„ The Brahms; Dr. Foster, Robert Louis Stevenson, "Apostles of Human Happiness." 4:30, Dr. Patterson, "Social Regenerätion." 8:15, The Brahm Concert Co. June 21—9 a. m., Cooking school, "Principles of Cooking Food," demon stration. 10:45, Dr. Foster, "Nathan iel Hawthorne." 3 p. m„ Ng Poon Chew, "China Under the Manchus.'' 4:30, Dr. Foster, "English Authors." 8:15, Ng Poon Chew, "Prospects of the Chinese Republic." TAKE NOTICE! On Wednesday evening, June 18th, at 5:30 sharp the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will serve chicken sup per for 35c. Everybody cordially in vited. Supper served in church base ment. j 13 ANNUAL SERMON OF » THE COLLEGE OF IDAHO The annual sermon of the College of Idaho will be preached before the graduation class of 1913 at the Meth odist church, by R. Emory Buckey, next Sunday, June 15th, at 11:30 a. m. This is reported to be a union service and all the churches will unite. Prof. Frederic Fleming Beale will be at the organ and appropriate music will be rendered. The public is cordially invited. In the evning this church will adjourn its services to attend the annual sermon before the Christian associations at the Christian church. The Sunday school and l.eagues will meet as usual, aud there will be prayer meeting on Thursday night. MISS FINNEY GIVES LAWN PARTY Miss Finney entertained most de lightfully at her beautiful home on Everett street Tuesday evening. Those present were Mrs. Eliza Hun ter, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hunter,and foinity, Mrs. Pennington, Mt . and Mrs. and Mrs. W'. P. Lyon and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Case, Mrs. Ward Stone and Mr. Alfred Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Bicknell. A delicious five-course dinner was served buffet style and greatly enjoyed by all. Only those who have dined with Miss Finney and tasted her rolls can really appreciate the keen enjoyment of all present. After dinner both grown ups and children played old fashioned games on the lawn, going to the house later and singing a number of beautiful old college ana love songs, sitting in the cherry glow of the grate fire. The house was a bower of roses and the evening all told one to be long re membered by those present. College fob. Monogram "J. 1. R," on case.—Finder plase leave at Tri j bune office. _ j 13-27 AUTOMOBILE OWNERS—Cut your tire troubles by using Dahl Punctureless tire filler and forget you have any tires; always ready. Rides like air. No punctures, blowouts, rim cuts, etc. Ask for booklet. Agents wanted.— Dahl Punctureless Tire Co., Boise, Idaho. jl3-27-pd PASTURE TO LET—Inquire of C. Mason, Caldewell. j6-tf. LOST—Ladies' Gold Watch aud Chicken supper) Chicken supper' AFFAIRS IN GOOD SHAPE IN THE GEM DISTRICT A meeting of the directors of the Gem Irrigation district was held in the city this week. The affairs of the district are progressing excellently. This week the engineer of the district Mr. VanBuskirk, with Mr. McCoard. and Mr. VanSittart, engineer for .Mr. : Chace, are making careful examina tion of the district. The power situation is improving It transpires that the line feeding the ' district has been struck by lightning j seven times during the past week, something unheard of heretofore. President McCoard had an inter view with Gen. Mgr. Jones of the ^aph'co. S rX e tw?to 1 ÜiJding d a 'tele phone system throughout the district and is optimistic regarding the chances of success. TAKE NOTICE! On Wednesday evening, June 18th, at 5:30 sharp the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will serve chicken sup per for 35c. Everybody cordially in vited. Supper served in church base ment. j 13 HUGH WILSON POST OBSERVES MEMORIAL DAY The Hugh Wilson Post of Caldwell, of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Women's Relief Corps have renewed occasion each passing year to be grateful to those who assist them in the observance of Memorial day; and thank Rev. Mr. Buckey for his appropriate sermon on Sunday, May 25, and the city pastors who assisted in the services and the choir for their devotional and inspiring music. We are thankful to God for the fa voring weather of Memorial day and that He permitted so many Comrades tö gather both blue and gray. We thang Judge Ailshie for his address, the band for their service and we ap preciate the extra effort they made to render it, all who contributed flow ers, the auto owners who carried the delegations to the cemetery, Mrs. Olmstead for her ever welcome or chestra and her cordial willingness to give the help, the children and youth and Mrs. W. M. Case who gave so much aid and pleasure, the M. E. church officials for the repeated use of their auditorium and Judge Bryan for his service as president of the citizen's association. COLLEGE BOYS IN PLAY TONIGHT The commencement season at the college will open this evening with a college drama presented by the men of the V. M. C. A. This promises to be the best thing of the sort seen in Caldwell for some time. The play is "The Toastmaster," a college story of pure fun and full of breezy college life. The leading part is taken by S. E. Newman (Hank) who has delight ed many audiences with hi s humorous readings. He is at his best here and has the support of a talented compa ny. The proceeds of the play go to send delegates to the Pacific Coast Y. M. C. A. conference. The cast of Characters is as follows: Bill Morgan, who loves and owes, alias "Maggie," Prof. Reed's hired "girl" S. E. (Hank) Newman "Towel" Fairfax, the Toastmaster, Wallace Taylor Bob Kenmark, A Soph Pal Jas. L. Boone Henry Reed Lee Tappan Tom Ripley Jesse Ragsdale Freshmen Proi. Reed Paul Lewis Mrs. Reed, speechless but eloquent Hubert Newman George Mcintosh, too fresh John Clemens Cynthia Reed, young aud beautiful, Albert Sherman "Buzzer" Reed, little brother Carey Wooley ACT ONE— Room of Bill and "Tow el." ACT TWO—Prof. Reed's Study. ACT THREE—Room in Grand Hotel The regular exercises for the 22nd commencment week are as follows: Friday, 8.30 p. m. — Y. M. C. A. Play. Sterry HalL Sabbath, 11:30 a. m —Annual Sermon. Rev. Dr. R. E. Buckey, Methodist Church. Sabbath, 8:00 p. m.—Sermon Before the Christian Associations, Rev. D. B. Titus, Christian Church. Monday, 8:30 p.m.—Short Story Con test. Sterry Hall. Tuesday 8:30 p. m.—21st Annual Dec lamatiou Contest. Sterry Hall. Wednesday, 2:00 p. m.—Annual Meet ing of the Board of Trustees. Ster ry HalL Wednesday, 8-10 p. m.—Annual Re ception. College Buildings. Thursday 10:30 a. m.—Commence ment, College Class of 1913. Sterry HalL Thursday 8:30 p. m.— Commence ment, Academy Class of 1913. Sterry Hall. Friday, 9-11 p. m.—Alumni Reunion. Finney HalL jl6 NOTICE OF PIONEER IRRIGATION TAXES^ The last half of the payment of" Pioneer Irrigation Taxes becomes de liuquent after MONDAY, JUNE 16,, 1913, and are payable at the office of the treasurer at the First National Bank. W. P. LYON, Treasurer. COST OF PAYETTE BOISE PROJECT TO DATE PROJECT COST $7,870,777.99 Detailed Statement Rendered at Meeting of Water Users' Association No More Hog Corrals on Ditches— Directors in Receipt of Copy of Sebree Lease for Lake Resort— Will Request That No Sunday Dances be Allowed The meeting of the Payette-Boise Water Usuers' association held Tues day was replete with interesting infor mation, chief among which the actual cost of the project to date and the amount which has been received from rental and other sources. The reclamation service sent a copy of the contract with W. R. Sebree for the site of the resort at Lake Lowell. The contract calls for an annual rental of $200.00, including irrigation water, and runs for five years, with privilege of renewal. The Hog Corrala The matter of the building oi hog corrals along the ditches by ranchers has been adjusted to the satisfaction of all concerned. Every case reported has been acted upon with dispatch and the ranchers have at once removed the cause of trouble when their atten tion was called to the matter. A letter from Burton L. French was read wherein 'he stated that consider able good would result to the settlers from the recent conference between the Reclamation officials. Mr. Bliss, project manager, does not look for any flood water this season later than July 15 After discusion it was decided by the directors to request that Manager Sebree of the Lake Lowell resort would prohibit Sunday dances at his big amusement pavilion. The matte' will be put up to Mr. Sebree entirely in the light of a simple request as it is unlikely that the directors have any right to demand in the matter. Owe Uncle Sam 17,630,770.50 Thie following figures will be of in terest to everybody, as showing the cost of the project to date. The total cost has reached $7.870,777.99 and the revenues, $240,007, leaving a debt of $7,630;770.50 Boise river storage, Ar rowrock dam and R. R. $2,144,655.21 General expense 2,216.68 Preliminary examination, 62,108.28 Diversion dam, Boise river Main canal (distribution from main canal Storage, Deer Flat reser voir Distribution from reser voir Drainage 362,182.17 1,634,282.72 1,252,171,53 965,903,91 937,299.11 31,178.88 Total cost $7,870,777.99 Revenuea Water rentals $ 113,283.63 Miscellaneous Cost adjustments Total cost Revenues .. 45,084.83 81,639.03 $ 240,007.49 $7,870,777.99 240,007.49 Balance due government $7,630.770.50 TAKE NOTICE I On Wednesday evening, June 18th, at 5:30 sharp the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will serve chicken sup per for 35c. Everybody cordially in vited. Supper served ill church base ment. j 13 DELINQUENT NOTICE Canyon Hill Irrigation Company. Principal place of business, Caldwell. Idaho. Notice: There is delinquent upon the following described stock on ac count of assessment No. 1, levied May 9, 1913, the several amounts set opposite the names of the respect ive shareholders as follows: Cert. Shares ... 80 ... 80 ... SO ... 80 ... 80 ...180 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 12 23 27 Amt. $9.60 9.60 9.60 9.60 9.60 21.00 .00 .60 .00 4.80 Names J. H. Murray J. H. Murray J. H. Murray j. H. Murray J. H. Murray J. H Murray W. B. Allison Mary M. Richardson 5 Alonzo Hall 5 James Bedford 40 Cauyon Hill De velopme nt Co. .. 753 18 90.30 And in accordance with la», as many shares of each parcel of stock as may be necessary will be sold at the office of the CANYON HILL IR RIGATION COMPANY, in the Commercial Building, No. 125 So. 7th avenue, Caldwell, Idaho, on Saturday, June 28, 1913, at 2 o'clock p. m. of the said day to pay such deliquent assess nient together with the costs of ad vertising and expense ot sale, l<~. D. MUMFORD, Secretary. Office Commercial Building, No. 125 South 7th Avenue, Caldwell, Ida ho. j 13-20 Chicken supper! Chicken supper I