The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-07-10
Field Notes From Bellevue.


When Bellevue undertakes 10 spread her
self and sling on lots of style, she evidently
gets there, and it is with hearty good will
that we congratulate our sister city on her
highly successful celebration last Monday.
Considering the fact that another celebration
was in progress only ewmies distant, Belle
wees turnou, was highly crediiable to the
energies of the men who got il up, and was
seen in this territory.
The procession was quiteonemie in length,
and was gorgeous almost beyond description.
We have not the space to mention the differ
ent features in detail, but will refer to a few
Of the more prominent and striking ones. In
point Of merit the magnificent display car of
the Minnie More mine undoubtedly stands at
the head. The car contained grand display
of that mines ores, tastefully arranged, while
on the four corners were seated four little
boys, arrayed in the miners costume, repre-
senting the differentlevels, and busily engaged
in drilling huge specimens Of the ore taken
from the levels they were representing.
'sThe car of the "Queen Of the Hills was
also magnificent thing and attracted univer
sal attention. This company had also steam
engine, pump and other machinery mounted
upon separate car, and all in running shape
Steam was kept up continually, and the cheer
full blast of the whistle served to remind peo-
gle that the Fourth was in progress. A novel
and interesting feature of the procession was
the car of little George and Martha Washing
ton, drawn by thirteen little boys representing
the original thirteen States George conduct
ed himself with profound gravity throughout,
except, perhaps, that his taste forpeanut candy
was too pronounced, and little Martha was
modesty itself.
Nothing could be finer or more happily
chosen far the occasion than the poem recited
by Miss Permeal French, the poetess of the
day. 1t is poem calculated at all times to
make the patriotic blood leap through the
veins, and was rendered in IN excellent man.
ner.
The brief Grafton Of Hon. N. NJ. Ruck was
a well chosen subject handled in most mas
terly style.
There can be no question in regard to the
success Of the grand ball in the evening. The
large hall was literally packed from the mo-
ment Of opening until the music stopped at
q o'clock next morning
Those who saw both professions affirm that
Bellevue far eclipsed Haley, and that the
Caldwell band furnished better music. than
was ever heard on Wood River before.
due to the untiring efforts of Mr.. T. Car
michael. superintendent Of the ''NIinnie
Moore" mine.
The next time George, of The Bellevue Her
aid, comes into hotel and yells in dulcet
strains for the fighting editor of THE CALD-
WELL TRIBUNE, he is going to find him.
The thanks of the Caldwell Band are due
the proprietor of the Acme saloon for half
dozen bottles of excellent wine 1t was fully
appreciated.
Broadford turned out big delegation of
miners. Where did they all come from?
1t is estimated that fully 5000 people were
on the streets Of Bellevue during the process
sion.
The next time we visit Bellevue we hope the |
good landlady Of the International will either
have that cold ham eaten up or privately bur
led ere we arrive.
Not spare bed could be secured after the
ball for love or money. Even the musicians
came near getting left.
Messrs. Cornwall and Bair, of Shoshone,
went up with the band.
Did you get on to ''Splinters" mash'
Bellevue can boast lots Of pretty girls and
fine dancers.
The ball room music is said to have been
exceedingly good.
The Broadford ''Horribl's" were horrible.