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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06
The Reasons Uhy.

Now that the election is over and people
are once more able to resume business, and
consider business proposition, the popular
and reliable firm of F. K. Coffin & Bro beg
to arise and say few words to the good folks
of this prosperous commonwealth. We de
sire above all things to assure you that we are
still in the ring. and still maintain our repuia-
ton for low prices and fair dealings. We es-
pecially desire to call your kind attention TO
following selfevident facts;
That we are the largest shippers in this
portion Of the territory, and can thus secure
the lowest freight rates going. Our patrons
reap the benefits in our low prices.
That we buy for CASH and always dis
count our bills, Another big saving to the
buyer, and another reason why we can, and
do, undersell all competitors.
That we keep only the very best stock and
never deal in shoddy goods. Shoddy articles
never give satisfaction, and we prefer that
others shall handle them.
4 That we inaugurated low prices in this
city, and have kept them there ever since.
5 That we keep by all odds the largest,
and best stock.
That we are constantly extending our
trade. An evidence that our efforts TO meet
the needs of the people are appreciated.
. That our stock consists of Hardware,
Tinware, Stoves, Wagons, Buggies, Farming
Implements, Groceries, Boots & Shoes, Hats
& Caps, Furnishing Goods, ETC., ETC., which
we are now selling at bed rock prices. If you
doubt it call and satisfy your doubts. Call
anyhow! All Of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06
TO THE PUBLIC.

Notwithstanding the fact that we were her
soliciting your trade long before the advent of
railroads; and Notwithstanding the fact that
we thereby made it possible for you TO buy
stoves at prices that were established prior to
the coming Of said railroads; we beg to say
that we cannot, for our part, interpret these
facts as an evidence Of our inability to supply
your wants in the stove line at the present
time, and at prices that will favoraby com
pare with any that will be named by any of
our competitors who may have arrived since
the advent Of such railroads. We wish, there
fore, to impress upon your minds the fact that
we will POSITIVELY sell stoves cheaper than
any other house in Idaho. We therefore ask
YOU to call and examine our superior stock and
get our prices before buying elsewhere. We
carry the only frstc class stock in this section,
and propose to meet all competition more than
half way. +. II. COFFIN & BRO.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06

One span horses, one black; the other gray
viii each weigh about 1850. Branded with
a dim brand l D on left stife. One spar
daple grays--same brand--weight abont l,
o5o each. One bay horse, same brand, will
weigh about I,Ioo.- Were lost on Gotten
wood on Winnemuska road, between Wagon
town and Trout Creek, about the 5th Of Oct
ober. A liberal reward will be paid for in
formation leading TO their recovery.
f. l.. KELLER,
Caldwell, Idaho, Oct. 20, 1886.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06

Lew Johnson's Colored Combination, in
Guiding the celebrated Tennessee Jubilee
Singers. will give one of their very pleasing
performances in the Pacific Hotel Dining
Room, at this place, next Thursday evening,
November II, The company is composed Of
frst-class artists, and they give a show entirely
different from anything ever seen here before.
This is what an Evanston, Wyo., exchange
says of this excellent company:
"The Lew Johnson Colored Company gave
an entertainment in Downs Opera House, on
Monday evening, to large audience. The
selections were new and very funny, the
audience being kept in an almost continual
uproar Of laughter. Singing and dancing
were the main features of the evening, the en-
tire troup being frstclass in this line, and
their equal is seldom seen in this part of the
country. The "Swanee River was sung in
a style that approached the sublime. As a
talented and mirth-provoking troupe, the Lew
Johnson Coored Company is success
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06
Saved His Life.

Mr.. ID. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky, says
he was, for many years, badly afflicted with
phthisic, also diabetes; the pains sometimes
almost uncomfortable, and would sometimes almost
throw him into commissions. He tried Electiic
Btters and got relief from first bottle, and after
taking six bottles entirely cured, and had
gaiueS in flesh eighteen pounds. Says he poslt-
lively believes he would have died, had 1t not been
for the relief afforded by Electric Bitters Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Little & Co.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06
Don't Experiment.

You canoot afford to waste time In experiment.
ing when your lungs in danger. Consumption
always seems at first, only cold. DO not permit
any dealer to impose upon you with some cheap
Imitation of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. couvhs and colds, but be sure you get
the genuine. Because he can make more profit, he
may tell you he has something Just good, or just
the ssme. Don't be deceived, but Insist on get
ting Or. Kings New Discovery, which is guaran-
teed to give relief in all throat, lung and chest
affections. Trial bottle free at Little Il Co.
Drug Store.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06

Our esteemed fellow stownsman, Riley
Cox, has recently been granted a patent on
an improved harrow, which has been pending
in the patent Office for some time past. The
invention is said by experts to be highly i'm
portant one, and the inventor has already re-
ccived number of Letters from eartern manu-
facturers containing satisfactory offers
for the making and selling the harrow. Mr.
Cox will probably dispose of the right ere
long.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06

To thoroughly cure scrofula it is necessary
to strike directly at the root of the evil. This
is exactly what Hoods Sarsaparilla does, by
acting upon the blood, thoroughly cleansing
it Of all impurities, and leaving not even a
faint of scrofula in the vital fluid. Thousands
who have been cured of scrofula by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, testify to its wonderful blood
purifying qualities Sold by all druggists.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06

For $I75 anyone can buy claim of 100
acres of good sage land, three miles from
Caldwell, with an unfinished house I2x2a.
Land under line of ditch and adjoining i'm
proved FARMS Must be sold for sufficient rea-
sons. Inquire at Postofice.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06
For Sale.

One span of fine mares. Will weigh 1850
and 1900 pounds respectively. For price and
particulars address IoHN MAMMoN.
Caldwell, Idaho,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06
Eol. Sale

Five thousand three year old fruit trees for
sale, averaging eight feet in height. Tested
varieties. c, |. SIMPSON. 4-I5s
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06

Send for price list of raw furs, skins,
birds and water fowl skins, and wild game to
w. GoULDsPEE,
Boston, Mass,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06
Coal.

On and after this date, coal will be sold and
delivered by the undersigned at $40 50 per
ton, cash. CAMPBELL & BLACK
Caldwell, Sept. is, 1886.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-11-06
SThITED.

One sorrel horse, branded with B on left
shoulder and B on left stife. Horse is
broken. JAMES o. MoUDY. AZ
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24

The greatest of all the many bur.
lesques on hereditary monarchy has
just TRANSFERRED in the case of Ludwig,
king of Bavaria. He has long been
recognized as a lunatic and q spend
thrift to the extent of bankrupting
his little kingdom. Finally his min
listers asked him to resign SO that a
regency might be appointed. He
resisted, and was placed in confne-
ment. Soon after he and his physi-
clan were found drowned in lake
Stamberg. The theory is that he
committed suicide, and that the ply
stefan, in attempting to save him,
was also drowned. Now comes the
burlesque part. After the Kings
death the generals of the Ba-
varian army met and took the oath
of allegiance to King Ludwig's broth
err Otto, who at once assumed the
title of king under the name of Otto
the First. He is three years younger
than Ludwig. Otto, however, will
be simply nominal king, as heis men
tally incapable of governing, and
Prince Luitpold, his uncle, will re-
main regent. The generals Of the
army have taken the oath of allegi
ance to Prince Luitpold us regent.
The Bavarian troops took oaths sim
liar to those sworn by the generals.
1t is reported there is great grief
among the people over the departed
Ludwig, and it must be confessed
the gain to them involved in the
change is by no means apparent.
Is it not high time system thus
supremely stupid and wrong were
extinguished among mankind?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24
Display Our Advantages.

The Corpus Christi Caller is doing
excellent work for it's city, and es-
pecially is it pursuing theright course
by advocating the construction of a
hotel to be used as seaside resort at
that place.
In view of the proposed constrnc-
ton of railroad to Arkansas Pass,
this is an especially seasonable sug-
pestion. The coast of Texas offers
many inducements to tourists, par
ticularly during the winter months,
and if they could once be started
there it would serve two fold pur-
pose, advertising that fertile country
and building up the seaside towns
and cities. The coast of New Jersey
is lined with resorts for summer and
winter, and the great dearth of them
in the south compels our people to
seek them elsewhere, when there is
no reason in it save want of enter
prise. When once enterprises of this
kind are inaugurated others would
follow. Excursions from the resorts
would be made TO Mexico and the
West India Islands, and to the states
of Central America. and serve to open
up and introduce countries hitherto
comparatively unknown. Not only
money would thus be brought to our
state. but also actual settlers would
be induced TO come after seeing what
a fine country this is.
We find the above in the Austin
Statesman. The advice TO display our
advantages is especially appliable to
San Marcos, with reference to putting
the best foot foremost as a summer
resort. While this Is beng done It
viii be indispensable to secure better
accommodations fCr or visitors
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24
Senator PfeuMer.

The announcement of the Hon.
Geo. Pfeuffer appears in this issue of
the Record for reelection as state
senator from the 25th district. Judge
Pfeuffer has DYs,io most excellent
record as a legislator, especially in
connection with the public school
system. His views in regard to the
future of that system are progressive
and, if reelected, there is little doubt
that he will enhance it's interests very
materially. He proposes several
changes in the present law which
the Record believes will be highly
advantageous. One is the creation
of the Office of county superintend-
ents, and the doing away with the
present community feature and di-
viding the county into districts CO.
NEEDING with either those OF justices
of the peace or of commissioners with
five trustees for each of such districts
and they to make the contracts with
teachers. Another of his PROPOSE
tons is to divide the school fund,
after making provision for the sala-
ries of superintendent, pro rata and
to require that all funds not used
on this basis shall be returned to the
common fund. Frequent changes in
any system are by no means desirable,
but the school system of this State
is only in an experimental stage of
development, and when what is tried
is found objectionable it is better to
try some other plan until a compare
lively perfect system shall be reached
Judge Pfeuffe has had much expert
ence with public schools in his own
county and understands the wants
of the ople.-Seguin Record.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24

DR.. w. Nj, Yandell, editor of the
San Angelo Enterprise, in far out
Tom Green county, is candidate
for tho Legislature, and an opponent
of the lease law. He says:
l confess that I do not believe the
system correct in principle or capable
of satisfactory results when put in
practice, and I am entirely opposed to
any system of leasing whatsoever 1
believe tho State should place the
lands, both watered and dry,
in limited quantities, within the
reach of people wanting homes, bona
fide actual settlers only, instead of
retarding the settlement of the West
in an endeavor to raise revenue for
the school fund.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24

Elsewhere we publish what pur
ports to be statement that in the
Greer county question it had been
adjudged to the United States. We
find this since proved hoax, as fol
lows:
In regard to the Greer county ca
nard, Col. Herndon, of the commits
sion, states that there is positively
no truth in the report. The object
of the canard was probably to affect
veteran scrip, with view to buy it
under depressing influences. The
deliberations of the board are kept
secret and no intimation whatever
has been given out AZ to its proceed
ings, further than the idea mutually
claimed that Texas has strong grounds
for the claim and some chance of sue,
cess.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24

"A BALE OF CoTToN. We intend
ed calling attention to the sketch thus
entitled in our last. 1t is one which
must come home to the hearts of all,
especially of the people of the South,
who read it, because OF its simple
truth and pathos. 1t will be recog
nized as no fancy sketch, but as one
the parallel of which has happened
many a time 1t is being used as a
tract by temperance workerr. 1t
will DO sent postpaid at the rate OF
$3.50 per 1000, or 25 cents per 100.
in postage stamps. Address J. VI.
Clayton, Little Rock, Ark. Mrs.
Cla-dy writes: Let the Union buy
this. Merchants can send it to far.
mers in bundles Of goods. A good
suggestion Truth Is mighty. and II
Is dificalt to estinate the influence
for good Of this simple narrative Of
fact
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24
Hon. Marion Martin.

The following are few of the most
prominent planks in Mr.. Martini
platform as laid down in his "open
letter:
1 want it fairly understood that
I am not any more of free grass
man than I am free COW man. I
have a full grown idea that every
thing recognized by our laws as
property should be respected and
protected-and the owner is entitled
to all the benefits, profits and pleas
IRE to be derived from the use of it.
The childrens grass should not be
made an exception to the general
rule.
I think we have laws enough, if
executed, to protect the life, liberty
and property of every citizen-and
the only way to inspire confidence in
the minds of our citizens, and secure
the respect of the outside world, is to
enforce the laws as they exist or re-
peal them if unjust and oppressive
The legislature has no right to
levy taxes or impose burdens upon
the people except to raise revenue
sufficient for the economical admin
istration of tho government.
There can be no excuse given for
the extrnvagant use of public money.
There can be no justification or ex-
cuse made for the destruction of
property in time of peace.
The railroads are ours, the same
as other property-ours to tax, ours
to protect, and ours to control by just
and liberal laws.
I think the local option law is cor
rect in principle, and strictly in &C
cord with Democratic teachings.
I believe the members of the
Grange, Knights of Labor, Farmers
Alliance and Prohibitionists are as
good Democrats as those who are
endeavoring to drive them out of the
party.
To hold organized society respon-
sible for the individual acts of it's
would destroy every social
and fraternal organization.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24

1t appears TO us We notice dispo'
sition ON the part of Judge Kone
and some of his friends TO divert
what we have said Of bis candidacy
into a personal channel. Wewish to
say, therefore, that if we have said
anything not legitimate to him as a
public official and candidate for re-
election, it has not been intentional.
1t is true, as is pretty well known,
there have been some personalities
INDUCED in between us and him in
the past, in regard to which we think
the account is pretty we'll balanced.
We are not so sensitive about news
paper squibs as some, and to show
how little we cared for them, and that
we were ready to take as well as give
in this sort of thing. we allowed
Judge Kone, as our readers will re-
collect, about year ago a column OF
small type in our paper which fairly |
bristled with personal points against
us. This fact should be borne in
mind when personalities are spoken
Of. But we have no desire, no pur-
pose, to continue personal chickering's.
The question now before the people
is not the relations subsisting be-
tween Judge Kone and the FREE
Press, but as to whether he or Capt.
Storey is the better man for County
Judge. That is the question to which
We propose to address ourself, in
ending no more personalities than
appear to be necessarily involved in
full and fair presentation of the
merits OF the question.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24

Rev. DR.. McAnally, the senior edi-
tor of the st. Louis Christian Advo-
cate, and over 80 years of age, at
tended the closing exercises of Prof.
Onins' academy, at Sherman. 1t was
the Doctors first visit to Texas. In
a letter to his paper we notice he
gives what purports to be some new
points in the history of Sam Houston,
who is evidently not favorite with
the writer. Among other things he
states that while member of Con-
gress from Tennessee, Houston, at
Washington, confe red with Santa
Anna about joining in Selling upon
Texas and separating it from Mex
leo. This it seems was during one
of Santa Annals exiles. But he came
back into power in Mexico, and when
Houston afterwards went into the
Texas enterprise, opposed him.
Houston's leniency towards Santa
Anna after San Jacinto is sought to
be explained on the ground of their
former alleged friendly negotiations.
We have never seen these statements
in any history of the times referred
to, and suspect that they are wanting
in authenticity.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24
The Greer County Commission Decides
Adversely 10 Texas.

FoRT WORTH, June l9,-The Greer
county boundary commission, which
comprises four officers OF the United
States army and four citizens OF Tex
as, convened in secret session at Aus
tin on the 18th inst, The question
under consideration by this commits
sion is very important one TO the
people OF Texas, since il involves the
ownership of snug little backyard
OF some 1,62S,000 acres in area.
Each member seems bound by a
Knight OF Labor oath to divulse
nothing, Your correspondent is en-
abled to make the positive announce
ment that the commission has over
whelmingly decided that Greer coun-
ty does not belong TO the State OF
Texas, but that it is part and parcel
of the lands belonging to the federal
government. Your correspondent
learns, sub.rosa, that the commission
were nearly, il not quite, unanimous
in this conclusion. But that no OIL
cial announcement can be made until
the report Of the federal branch Of
the commission has been submitted
to the secretary of war, and by him
Greer county has for years been
by many people in Texas considered
part and parcel of the Lone Star
State, but a well-informed member
Of the commission is authority for
the statement that there never was
the smallest ground for this presump-
ton on the part Of Texas.
The ancient maps exhibited by the
representatives of the war department
proved conclusively to the most skep-
;ical member of the commission that
The disputed territory belonged to
,he United States, and this is the first
of the finding of the
commission, and one thing is certain,
he state of Texas made big mistake
when it presumed to give patents for
ands it never had legal claim to.
Something over half a million acres
If fine grazing lands in Greer county
ire now located upon by veteran land
certificates issued by the state of
Texas and the finding of the bound
ny commission nullifes these pre-
mptions and the parties who own
hese certificates will be compelled to
aise them, if they have not done so
lready, and float them on the gen
raj market, and the prospects are
hat The veteran land certificates can
70 bought pretty cheap in few
weeks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24
M,nnrAor LICENSES issued since orr last

MARRIAoE LICENSES issued since our last
report:
Ford ". Burleson and Lucy l.. North
craft.
Gregoria Gonzales and Cista Alanice.
c. A. Andrews and Phoebe Z. Collins.
Christopher Sirolm and Julia Young.
Chas. shaw aud Sarah kimblc.
Semou Fores aud Juan Montoygo.
Eiuard Price and hi an Dust
Samuel A Greer and J Josephine r. Brown
J. T. Marshall and Ora NJ. Fisher.
Roberto Vorces and Pasc1ala Sanchez.
/ y Baglcy and NJ A Clayton
W. ". McClorn and 3. :. Roberts
Pedro Bssa Cruz and Juana lydia
Bios Mcndes and Jes1sa Perts
+. @. Hofserter I'D CHRISTINA Nichols.
4. J. Wimbsrlsy and FE-uis y. TOuer.
Chzrlss Cr1z ard Frzncisca G0-zales-
7. J. Hzrbou. and Mrs Callis Pike
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24

In another article in this paper we
refer 10 the personal aspects OF the
contest for County Judge 80 far AZ
Judge Kone and the FREE Pass are
concerned. In this connection it
seems 10 ms pertinent also TO speak
OF the past personal relations between
the Judge and ourself. We met him
soon after coming to this place, in
1873, and have known him ever since.
For some time we boarded at the
same hotel, and met daily. During
all this time, up to about two years
since--about ten years-our relations,
SO far as we know, were entirely
friendly. 1t was only after a discus
sion through our columns OF theques-
ton of making our free schools a
separate institution, in which we took
opposite sides, we advocating, he op
posing, that he seemed to us to as
sumo an unfriendly and distrustful
attitude towards us. This was great
ly aggravated by the renewal of tho
controversy last year, and the tri-
umph of the measure as advocated by
us before the people. The Judge
may have some other cause for his
dislike of us, but we can conceive OF
none other but that which we have
stated. Now, with us difference OF
Of opinion is no cause for personal
Twill; we exercise the right of think
ne for ourself, and freely con eede the
anne to others. So although we must
confess the Judge has for some time
,iven US no cause Of special liking
or himself, we cherish no ill-feeling
oward him, would do him no wrong,
10 injustice. It is with us a sacred
to "hate no man." But it
y no means follows that it is not,
therefore,, our duty as public jour-
alist, and for the public good, to tell
he truth, as it seems to us, of public
Ulcers or aspirants to public sta
ion, without fear or favor. This
light we shall continue to assert so
,ng as we continue in our present
ocation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-06-24

"CHAUTAuoUA," the great Summer
University. Science, Art, Literature,
Recreation. The most unique and
attractive summer resort on the con.
tinent. Seat of the Chautauqua
Teachers Retreat the Chautauqua
School of Languages, and the famous
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The above is the title page of q
circular Of the original Chautauqua,
with q copy of which we have been
favored, which will give an idea Of
it's scope and character.