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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03

bold highlands of Scotland, and from the
waye-kissed shores of the Emerald Isle; from
the yine-cad hills of France; from beneath
the fair Italian skies, and from the castled
banks of the Rhine; from the broad steppes
of Russias; the cold peninsulas of Norway
and Sweden. and from the lowlands of the
! Zuyder Zee-leaviDg behind them the scenes
of their childhood. the graves of their ances-
! tors and tho traditions of their fatherland.
They have to come to us, for upon our roll
ing prairies they have found home, peace and
without charging further, I submit to
your deliberate consideration the following
| carefully-prepared tables, showing the
marked increase of our population, products
and wealth" Mr.. Thurston then read a num-
| Der of statistical tables. from which IT was
learned that Nebraska has now population
of 694 2l0 against 452 402 in 1880: that in 1860
Nebraska raised l47 S67 bushels of wheat and
l,4S2,0s0 bushels of corn, while In 1854 the pro-
duct of the state was 100000 bushels more
of wheat and corn than Iowa, Missouri, Kan
sas, Colorado, Utah and Montana raised in
1860; The immense growth of the cattle in
dustry of Nebraska was also shown: In the
number of oxen and other cattle, Nebraska
excels every other state save Iowa and Texas.
Mr.. Thurston continued: "a word should
be said for the railroads of Nebraska. They
have gridrOned the state with their iron
tracks, and have made the markets of the |
land available for her farmers. They have
extended their lines far in advance of temper |
airy profitable investment, and have done |
much to secure our population and build up |
our various industries, and are already com
ka is more especially an agricultural state,
she already has many and successful manu-
factories in operation, which time will not
permit me to describe. | need only to say
that Omaha, the metropolis of the state is the
la lest manufacturing point on the Missouri
river and west of Chicago and st. Louis. She
gives steady employment to over 5000 skilled
mechanics. Her population, which in 1870
was not quite 1900. in 1850 little over $1,000,
is now upward of 5000, and is rapidly increas-
ing. She has five miles of paved streets, a
magnificent system of water works, five pub
lie bui dings and the best free schools in the
land. As a financial business center, the
clearing house reports place Omaha among
the prominent cities OF the country, ranking
next to Detroit and leading Cleveland, Mem
phis, indianapolis, Har ford, New Haven, !
Columbus tO.). Peoria Syracuse and others. L
And now, delegated by the governor v
and people of Nebraska, [ formally
deliver this exhibit of its resources to the U
authorized TO receive the same \
Upon behalf of the general government. AS r
We have proved our loyalty and fidelity in the
'ears gone by, SO we will ever stand ready to +
DIN with our sister states in that united ad-
'ancement of our common country to its 1.
magnificent future. whose realization will p
urely eclipse the widest dreams of the most u
Jtopian of us ALL" d
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
Not CreditabIe 10 Enalish rroons.

London dispatch: The press here is far
from enthusiastic over the fight at Hasheen.
The bravery displayed by tho Arabs in the
recent skirmishss causes grave misgivlngs as
to succe S of General Graham's efforts to
establish defcnsibIe summer camp 1t IS
certain thai there viii be bloody campaign
at the threshold Of the march to Berber. ana
the success Of the Undertaking Is very doubt
ful. The truth is very slowly coming out that
the 1ght was not specially cred table 10 Brit
ish arms. As a matter OF fact the Arabs
chased the Bengalese all around. and the
English officers are much discouraged at tho
feVelation OF Indian unfitness for the field
which involved in the affair. IL is understood
that Oman has vastly improved his tactics
slnce year ago. and If he sticks to the idea
OF not lighting In the open field he can render
General Graham's task oEeof terrible difficult
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
S4D-EYED OFFICE SEEKERS.
Political PftDis Fen and Far Beftceen-
President Cfereiand's Conservatism Great
ing 1stonisintent.

Political Pfu,ns Fe,c and Ear Beftceen-
President Ciereiand's Conservatism, Great
ing Astonishnient.
Washington special: The new ndministra-
ton is source of continual surprise to the
republican senators. So few nominations
have been sent In by President Cleveland for
confirmation that the dlgnifed and easy-golng
Legislators are actually weary of doing nothing
and wish to go home. Hence 1t is about de-
cided that final adjournment will be taken
in few DAYS The republicans, no less than
the democrats, expected that at least 200 NOM
inatious would b. passed upon during the ex-
ira session, and, while the former are aston
ished, the latter are dissatisfied at the small
number of changes made in the lucrative Of
fees Both alike desire the credit of confirm
ing large number of new officers, but
they will end their labors with feeling OF
but little accomplished However, it will
make no difference" said democratic senator,
''thc rush OF appointments Will not occur until
We adjourn. and then the list Of new Office
holders will swell rapidly during the eight
months which will intervene before the next
Sc ssion Of congress. The host OF new appoint
ees during the recess will be indicted to Office
without opposition and the senate can con-
firm them next December in the usual course
of business"
here after the Inauguration are disappearing
rapidly, 1t being found that the new admins
tratiOn is determined to take things easy In
making changes in Office. The 5000 eppli-
cants who have recently visited Washington
are returning home sad-eyed and more or less
The party managers have de-
cded that all republicans must go, but Presi
dent Cleveland dictates the order of going.
and, under the circumstances, four years Will |
be required to make a cle an sweep.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
ABROGAIION OF POLYG4MY.

Tho Mormon Church Organ Touches Upon
the Question for the First Time.
Salt Lake dispatch: The Deseret News, the
Mormon church organ. breaks the silence for
the first time on the rumor of the coming abb
rogation of polygamy at the spring confer
nce The paper argues against such action
and does not absolutely deny the rumor. Ad-
uniting that a portion of the church favors
the step, the long editorial closes as follows:
1.-The members of the church who feel and
talk favoraby for the abrogation of these
doctrinal points are the reverse OF the strong
They probably belong to a class who believe
In the fuliness OF the gospel as restored
through Jos. Smith and almost wish they
did not; or, at least, that it was not true.
They would like to do the W II of God, proyid-
Ing 1t was strictly In accordance with their
own. They desire to adhere to the church,
because they cannot rid themselves of the
convection that 1t is the power of God unto
salvation. but they would like its doctrines
and ways mo o in conformity with the ways
of the world: that the very species of fiction
which causes discomfort and temporal
disadvantage might be avoided; in fact,
they are conservative Mormons, another
term FOR men who. il the church of Christ
were manipulated by them, would doubtless
adopt policy Of giving up their religious
rights piecemeal until every distinguishing |
feature between the saints and world would |
disappear. and they would be loved all over |
the earth, because they would be swallowed |
up by the world, and the world loves its own.
II would result In another universal apostacy, I
similar to that which took place shortly sub |
sequent to the time of Christs earthly mis-
sion. But, coming back TO the starting point
all anticipations and pre- lotions regarding
the reception of revelations to the church.
are necessarily premature. The faithful, who
seek TO know the will of God will not he
shaken of their purpose neither will they
abandon their religious principles In whole |
or in part, under any kind of oppression
Whatever They would hold their integrity
In the full expectation of sooner or later be.
holding The salvation of Goa"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
GREAT CHANGES POLITICALLY.


London dispatch: Both the liberal and con-
servstve public agents are manifestly prepar-
ing for tae general election in November
next. They almost unanimously concur in
reporting that of the present members of the
house of commons almost half will decline to
stand for reelection. II this calculation
proves accurate the next parliament will be
the product of one of the most thorough poll
tical changes ever witnessed In England. A
majority of those members of the house who,
1T is thought, will decline renewals OF candi-
dacy are the older tories and wings The bulk
OF these will not retire from active politics be-
cause OF age and increasing physical disability,
but because Of a profound discomfort at
the progress. Of democracy in Great Britain.
The old tories and wings are convinced he
democratic element will so largely control he
next house of commons as to make parliament
tary methods and position disagreeabe to
English gentlemen of the old fashion. Hence
these gentlemen will ''refrain from politics.
and, from their own standpoint, matters will
get worse. If ever there is to be real and
established democracy in England, Its advent
will be much fastened by the very disposition
shewn BY the tories and wings to run away
and avoid 1t. The whole tenor of reports from |
provincial centers is to the effect that in the |
next parliament the number of aristocratic |
militrry and law representatives will be greatly |
lessoned and the number of local burgeois in
the house be astonshingly augmented. The
tory agents have advised their leaders to adopt
an electoral programme based on democratic
lines. Churchill, the young and cratic tory
member Of commons, who, in fit of disgust
With the clumsy conservatism OF his colleagues,
abruptly started on tour to India, has been
Isked By cable to return to London as speedily
IS possible to consult with Salisbury, the ader
# the tory peers, and Sir Michael Hicks Beach,
he reported successor Of the tory leadership
n the commons Of Stafford Northcote. 1t is
generally believed that Gladstone will with
raw from the prime ministry and from the
at the end of ths present session.
lie has recently very often expressed desire
D resign the leadership of the liberal party,
ome Of the premier's relatives and family
-iends urging him to retire into the house of
,rds, where he can continue to serve the
ountry by his counsel and influence without
,eriicing his health and strength, as he must
0 II he remains where he is.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
An Homogeneous Empire.

The union of Germany will never be
complete until the whole of the en-
pire becomes subject to one code of
laws. 1t is almost impossible to say
how many codes are now in force in
various parts of the country. In Ba-
varia alone there are no less than
seven different jurisdictions. OF
the 3,515,000 inhabitants of Che king
dom about 2. 100000 are subject to the
Bavarian CODE; Gal, 200 to the code
Napoleon. which is the law of the Pala-
innate; 100000 to the code OF the
bishopric of Wurzburg; 32l 900 to the
code of the principality of Bayreuth;
1900 to the Austrian code. which is in
force at Redwitz; 200 to the Solms
statutes, and 100 to the code of Coburg.
The country must be paradise for
lawyers Louis Democrat.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
Ne,r Jerseu Afrer Hifs Reaters.

The bill to punish wife beaters with thirty
Iashes on the bare back occasioned serio-
comic debate in the New Jersey assembly.
Mr.. Jenkins, of Morris, who introduced the
BILL said he did not care whether it passed or
not. Mr.. Gangewere, of Burlington. said
there ought 10 be no oppos ton TO beating
men who beat women. Mr. Kasby, of New
ark a bachelor. said he would vote with the
majority, having no experience OF his own
on the subject Mr. BeSsonS of Hoboken,
pointed proudly to Delaware for its vigorous
dealing with wife heaters. he added that
locking them up only deprived the woman of
her husbands support. After a fur her dow
of gallant oratory the bill pa~sed-3j to -.
The octngenarian. Mr.. Wildrick, voted Wig
orous aye. Bachelor Jenkins who introduced
the bill. voted with the negative side.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
American Fables.

A Woodchuck who had, at great La
Dor and many Back-Aches, managed
to excavate Hole for Himself in 3
Hillside, was resting and congratulate
ing Himself when along came a Fox
who said:
"Ah-um Just Fits me = I've
been Looking for just such Den for
the last three months"
"You don't mean to Steal nv Home
awayP" queried the Woodchuck.
''Might makes Right in this Biz
zard Country, and don't you Forget it
Take yourself off, or I'll make you
sad ~
The Fox took Possession, and the
Woodchuck withdrew, but next morn
ing he passed that way to find the Fox
fast in Trap at the mouth of the Den.
Some boys had Baited for Woodchuck
and caught Fox. As they Appeared
on the scene Reynard called out:
81 am but poor Fox, while you are
Learned and Intelligent Human Be-
ings. You have no right to Sacrifice
me in this Manner -
''Ah Yes, but this is Question OF
Might instead of Right !" was the Re-
ply, as he was Knocked on the Head.
MORAL:
1t Ceases to be Funny when Both
Sides begin to play the Same Game.
THE WISE BEE.
A Bee, which had long been noted
Tor His Industry and Perseverance, one
lay Refused any Further Labor, and,
though Advised and Admonished by
his best Friends, he Buzzed himself
,ut of the Neighborhood. Many and
Dire were the Predictions made in his
Ease, and great was the Advertisements
IS he Reappeared one autumn morn
NC, looking Better than ever before.
just as Easy as Rolling Of Log
lie replied to their Queries of how he
made his Living, 81 am paid Fat
salary by Working-Bees to Travel
Around and Complain of the Hives
us and the Clover Sowed for
ur Benefit
"And what would you havee" ask
d Dozen Bees at once.
81 Advocate that our Keepers shall
tep down and out, while we play the
'iano and Wear Broadcloth.
But in that case who'll make the
,oney?" softly asked one of the
rowd.
MORAL:
1t will be Awfully Nice if any of US
yer Live to see it. Detroit Free Press
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
THE TIE OF DEATH.


Anot.er Member of the Illinois Legislature
Joins the Silent Bejority.
Senator Bridges democratic member of
the Illinois state senate, says Springfield
dispatch, who suffered from a stroke of par
aiysis one month ago. and whose condition
ever since has been critical, died ut his home
near Carrollton on the GOTH This happening
following the death of Representative Logan
three weeks ago leaves the Illinois legisla-
ture once more tie on joint ballot.
Despite announcement of the death of Sem
ator Bridges the democrats decided to pro-
ceed to a ballot for United Sta es senator. On
joint ballot 101 democrats responded to roll
call. Balloting proceeded in an uneventful
way until the fifth ballot, when Morrson's
strength began TO disappear. On the seventh
ballot the vote stood: Morrison 80 Ward 2
Lswler 2. Palmer, Harrison, Curran, Downs
Merritt Black and Stevenson each. Neither
Hereby nor Cantwell voted
The effect the death of Senator Bridges
may have upon the United States senatorship
contest is considered purely conjectural. If
the democrats pursue the same policy that
the republicans have since the death OF Rep
resentative Logan 1t means further delay
until April 20, which is the earliest date that
successor of Bridges can be elected. The
republicans will have 102 members present
next week and if they cannot succeed in Sc
curing quorum and electng their candidate |
1t Is thought in some quarters that perma-
nent adjournment of the joint convention |
may then occur.
Governor Oglesby has issued a writ csling |
for an election in the place of Senator Bridges |
for the election is Saturday, April IL. Sena-
tor Morrison is reported to be in very de-
sp0ndent mood over the death of Bridges
Speaker Haines to an associated press T.
porter that before he could be expected 10
support Morrison or any other democratic
for election, the lies Which have
been told about himself and Streeter will
have to be taken back. His personal reputa-
ton has been injured and he proposes to
have itrighted. 1t Is said that Judge Powell
is possible candidate for Senator Bridges
nlaQa. - |
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
HUMAN LIFE AND PROPERTY.
The Fire ~ the Lan0ham House, Chfcaoo,
Disastrous to Both,

Chicago dispatch: The fire which destro we'd
the Langham hotel on the 2lst, proved much
more dreadful in the loss of life and physical
injuries entailed than was supposed until q
late hour last night. 1t is now known that ar
least five persons were killed and four injured.
Just before the south wall fell upon the Faxon
building, anumber Of persons besides those Of
the fire insurance patrol were inside of the
latter building, assisting to save goods, as
no immediate danger was apprehended.
There is no means Of knowing lust
how many of these volunteer
helpers were in the structure at the time, but
the excavations have proceeded to an extent
which justifes the hope that all the dead have
been found. As far as known, those at work
IN the Faxon building when it was crushed by
the falling hotel walls, were the following:
Capt Edward Shepard, james Boyd, Knute
Thine, Patrick Mullens, John Walsh and
Frederick Jones, all of the fire insurance patrol,
AID William Bean, piano tuner and John
Hennessey, a clerk, both employed in the
building. MULES and Thine being near the
rear Of the building, were forced out through
one of the windows by the rush of air "a
the building fell, and not dangerously hurt.
Captain Shepard and Boyd were pinned |
down by falling timbers and were res
cued alive about midnight. Both are |
seriously hurt, but it is believed will re- |
cover. Walsh and Jones were taken out this |
about l O'Clock, both crushed to
ieath Bean was alive when found and taken |
% the county hospital where ne died at
,'cloc< this morning. The body of Hennessey
vas recovered at O'Clock tonight. Soon az
er the walls fell the wreck took fire and the
remen turned several streams on the blazing
ne IS to save their comrades from being roast
d to death, though at the imminent risk Of
ROWING them. The water was ice-coid aud
renched the poor imprisoned fellows, chilling
hem 10 the marrow. Mrs. c. V. Belknap, who
las killed by jumping from an upper window,
Tas the widow Of Col. Belknap, who died sey-
rsl years ago at New Orleans.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
(Sr4TE HOUSE PARTT4LLY BURNED
Ne,c jerseys Capitol I.,ading Badly Dam
| 1Ued bU Fire.

Ne,c Jerseys Capitol ys.siidin0 Badly Dan,
aged by Fire.
A Trenton On. j. dispatch OF the 2ist says q
portion of the capitol building at that place
burned. The flames were extinguished sitter
four hours fighting. The loss will be enor-
nous. The chancery Office, containing all the
records of the courts, state deeds. etc.. was
destroyed. Two explosions were heard in the
quartermasters Office on the front door, at
the northwest corner of the building. The
explosions were followed by flames that shot
through the windows, and in ten minutes the
partments were in ruins. The flames fol
lowed the steam pipes 10 the iioo- above and
quickly set fire to tire Offices of the clerks ia
chancery. From there the conflagration ex-
tended to the geological museum ON the third
floor. In this were many valuable state relics,
but tho most valuable set are at the New Or
leans exposit on. Battle flags were rescued
by the firemen at the risk of their lives. A
sword and saddle once owned by Gen. Kear-
ney were destroyed. The fire then novel
back toward the south. and It looked as
though the supreme court room, the chancery
court room and the legislative chambers
removed hastily from the offices of the comp
troller, state treasurer and secretary of state.
The fire was finally checked. The vaults are
not burned, but they are believed TO be full
Of water, which causes almost as much dam
age the fire. The loss will not fall below |
100000. The part destroyed is the facade of |
5he original state house, built in 1I95. 'ny |
he museum. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oihce |
md the chancery Office were completely de-
troyed. The other departments are some
upreme court rooms and the senate and as
emily chambers remain intact. The entire
,uilding is worth S510.OO0. The explosion was
aused by confined gas.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-03
HOW THEY WILL STAND.



from, a Uhife House Standpoint.
Washington dispatch: c. s. Smith, OF
Bloomington, ILL.,, the colored independent
visited the president on the 10Th, accompanied
by Bishop Obery Mr.. Smith called to pay
his respects to announce that he would be no
longer q candidate for the mission to Liberia,
and to confer with the president generally as
to the relations Of the democratic party to the
colored man. Some OF the questions when
the president asked were not without sgni-
fcance. He inquired what the effect would DO
upor the colored men If a white man shoule
be put in a position now held by
coiored man and a colOred man put
In place now held by white man. Inc
presidents thoughts seemed to be upon tne
two important positions In this dlsir'cS heid
by colored men-the registry OF the treasury
by Mr.. Bruce and membership OF deeds by
Fred Douglass The president said that he
hoped the position Of the colorcd man IN Inc
south would be improved under his admins
tration, and believed that the signs OF diyls-
ion among the colored men OF the north
wonld be OF advantage In the south, where
the vote would not always be along the color
line. He said that the time had come when
he thought 1t possible that all political DIS
tinctions between the white and colored man
should be aban toned, aud he hoped his ad-
ministrat on would contribute to that end.
There are four prominent colored m,n In
Office Bruce register OF the treasury; Doug
lass, recorder of deeds; Langston, minister 10
Hayti, aud Smith, minister TO Liberia. There
are two prominent democratic colored m n
Peter Clark, OF Cincinnati, and Ma taews, OF
The Albany Phalanx, Albany, and well known |
to the president, Lamont and Manning-who |
seek important places, while the two indepen-
lent colored men-Smith, OF Bloomington,
H.. and George 7. Downing, of Newport-are
also booked for places. 1t is not improbable
hat the four republican colored men will be
and that the four gentlemen named
appointed to their pl ices. Peter Clark, OF
Cincinnati, has been suggested as minister TO
aayti. Bradley, the colorcd Chicago demo-
rat who made contest here for Fred Doug
ass place, has returned home, confident that
re cannot secure it.