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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
An Object Lesson In IlliteracL
Boston Monday Lectures.

,boSton MOndAy Lectures.
''Orthe ten million actual voters
in the United States, two million
cannot write their names. This is
one in five; so that if l use my hand
as an object lesson TO represent the
suffrasd of the proudest Christian
republic of all time, | must shut
one finger to cover the field Of illit-
eracy. But semi-illiteracy also is q
great mischief. There are at least
two million voters who are not
classcd as illiterate, and yet do not
read enough to be able to cast Il
thoroughly intelligent ballot.
think yon will justify me in shut
ting the little finger and its neigh
! Dor to represent the general effect
of lack of education upon our stuff
rage. What is left? Here are the
two fingers representing two parties,
let us say of respectable people;
but they are political rivals. They
bid against each other for the vote
of the illiterate classes. And here
is the Satanic thumb of the crimi-
nal classes. The whisky rings own
more property than the slave-hold-
ers ever did. They have larger
financial interests at stake every
year now in their trade, than the
rebellion leaders had in their prop
erty in human beings in any one
year previous to the rebellion. If
that thumb should be closed over
those two illiterate fngers-that is,
if the dram shop oligarchy should
make illiteracy its political ally, as
it has done VIGOROUSLY in all our
past history; if the ignorant vote
should be so tutored by the crimi-
nal classes as to be cast for the sup
port of lawlessness-what would
happen under universal suffrage?
This is q fair question. am
not an alarmist. Some politicians
are not saints; some people care for
majorities. In the last census
nearly million of white voters are
classed as illiterates. The percent
age of illiteracy in all but five
States of the Union in 1880 was
large enough to have reversed the
results of the last preceding presi-
Dental election in each of those
states. If one of those longer fin
gers were to shut itself down upon
that thumb, as the latter lies clasp
ed over those two illiterate fingers,
and were to do this for the purpose
of retaining a majority, you would
have what call the grip of ruin on
the throat of this nation. Unloose
it! Deliver America from bondage
to the uneducated!
"But to unloose it you must de-
stroy the numbness, the paralysis,
the illiteracy in these two smaller
fingers; and you must bring this
thumb to q better mind, and each
long finger, also. The death grip
on the throat of any nation under
universal suffrage is a combination
of illiteracy with the greedy crimi-
nal classes, and with the whiting
classes, the ancient and not honor
able family of the wax noses, the
weathcr-vane populations who will
60 with majorities wherever they
can be had"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
What Can Not be Patented.

In arguing the Bell Telephone
case the other day, Robert G. In
gersoll, one of the counsel, closed
his argument as follows: 81 do
not believe any man can patent the
idea of sending speech by electric
ity. He can patent devices by
which that can be done, but he can
not get patent on the lightning.
A man can patent water wheel,
but he cannot patent the water, or
say to the water you cannot turn
any other wheel but mine. A man
can patent a Windmill, but not the
wind, and any man who can make
a better mill may use the same
wind, because we do not get our en-
tire stock of wind from the patent
office or from the attorneys on the
other side. Wind is the free gift of
all politicians, and looking at the
attorneys of the Bell case, without
wind where would your case be?"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
Work on the Great irrigating Canal
to Commence.
Boise Democrat.

The fae contract for txeav aattiih gg and
finishing the great New York irri-
eating canal, which was let to w.
C. Bradbury, of Denver, Colorado,
has at last been ratified by the COM
pany and work will commence with
large force of men and teams
about the first of May. Mr. Brad
bury, who is well and favorably
known to many of our citizens, is
one of the most experienced and
successful engineers in the country,
and will push the gigantic enter
prise to certain and early compile
ton. This news will be received
with joy by all who realize the I'M
told benefits to Boise City and val
ley that will follow the completion
of the canal, and will cause no lit
tie stir in business circles. The
plains south side of Boise river
from ten miles above town to Snake
river, forty or so miles southwest,
will soon present the activity Of an
anthlll. The scores who have al
ready taken up land in anticipa-
ton of i. water, as we'll as the thous
ands who will now rush in and Sc
cure tracts, will go to work fencing,
building, and otherwise improving.
1t is estimated that the canal will
reclaim and bring into cultivation
almost three hundred thousand
acres of fertile land, and furnish
homes for twenty thousand people.
Mr.. A. D. Foote, the energetic SUI
perintendent, is entitled to all the
credit of conceiving and bringing
the grand enterprise to its present
stage of development. He has
labored earnestly for several years
and expended much money in adj
vancing the feasibility and import
ance of it.
1t is with pleasure that THE
TRIBUNE publishes the above and
hopes that the Democrat editor, Mr.
A. J. Boyakin, has not been misin-
formed on the subject. The great
Snake river peninsvlar, every acre
of which is covered by this great
canal, is one of the finest and lar
-gest bodies of irrigable land in the
world. The taking out of this
canal means the settlement of this
rich tract and the advancement OF
every town in Southwestern Idaho,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
Roscoe COnkling Dead.


Roscoe Conkling died ct his resi-,
dence in New York City Wednes-
day morning at 1:50 o'clock. For
over twenty years Mr.. Conkling was
central figure in national legisla-
ton and a leader in the Republican
party. The disgraceful partisan
strife which eliminated in Presi-
dent Gar6eld's assassination and
Conkling's voluntary resignation
of seat in the U. s. Senate is still
fresh in the minds of the people.
He was man of superior mental
endownments, and his death in the
prime of life will be sincerely
mourned by all classes of citizens.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
Iowa House.

This old, reliable house is now
being kept by Thomas Rowland,
who is well sustaining its reputation
as a clean quiet house. The pat
ronage of the travelling public is
solicited. Meals and lodging %
cents each. Thomas Rowland is
an old Basin man and knows the
wants ofIdaho people. GOOD FARE
and Low PRICES when the 'chink"
comes out of their pockets. Do
you mind that, ME BOY. Market
street.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
NO. II.

derstand several bodies of China
men were picked up near Lewiston,
which would indicate the latter
theory as the correctone. Whether
either is correct or not, the fact re-
mains that the untouched camp is
there and the Cinnamon missing,
except the badly decomposed bodies
of the two found.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

Mr.. Oedamcr was in his cigar fac
tory, No. 1882 Main st. To ques-
tions from the News man he said:
eyes, l drew $1,000 in the Louis
ana State lottery last Tuesday, and
| have been paid every cent of the
money. l got ticket COSTS, which
l sealed up in an envelope and
thought no more about it until
read list of the lucky numbers in
the Dallas News. I then examined
my ticket and found that was the
fortunate man.-Dallas, Texas,
News, March Is.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

We can furnish You with
Moline and Cassidy Flows,
Moline and Oliver Chilled foot
plows, Triumph Grain Drills,
Moline Cultivators and Shovel
plows, Disc and Drag Harrows,
Etc. These lines are generally
known to the public as possess
ing the best features, and the
manufacturers keep abreast of
the times in desirable improve
ments.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
HERE Is A BARGAIN.

The old reliable Iowa House is
now offered for sale at a bargain.
Anyone wishing money-making
business, now is the chance. The
house is in good repair and doing q
good business. Failing health is
the reason for selling.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
Complimentary.
Silver City Avalanche.


We acknowledge the compliment
airy notices given Silver and her
people by THE CALDWELL TRIBUNE,
and trust that the Caldwellites may
never be disappointed in the esti-
mate they have placed upon the
plain dealing of the residents of
Silver City. When the telegraph
is constructed we will extend to the
citizens of Caldwell our congratula-
tons on their rustling qualities
and honorable dealing.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
Prohibition Probabilities.

According to Mr., St. John, the
prohibition ticket this year will be
Gen. Clinton B. Fiske of New Jer-
sey for president and Col. John I.
Tanner of Tennessee, Col. George
w. Balm of Kentucky, or c. B. Gran
fill of Texas for vice-president.
This ticket would wipe out the sec
tional line in national politics, and,
according to Mr.. st. John, would
poll 100000 votes. In other
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
LUMBER.

We have at our mills at Emmett,
well seasoned common lumber, only
$40 per thousand, cash. Also
Matched Flooring, Siding, Rustic,
Ceiling and Shingles, all cheap for
cash on delivery,
J. WARDwELL.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

words, the prokihitien leader q
1884 thinks that bis successor wiI
poll six votes for every enc cast for
him four years ago. If the party
doubles its vote on the last presi-
Dental campaign it will upset the
calculations of many political
prophets.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

"We do hereby certify that We supervise
the arrangements for all the Monthly and Semi
Annual Drawings of the Louisiana State Lot
terry Company, and in person manage and
control the drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness,
and in good faith toward all parties, and We
authorize the Company to Use this certificatee
with:fac SMILES of our signatures attached, in
its advertisements :"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
Unprecedented Attraction !
u Over half a million distributed
Louisiana State Lottery Co.

Nv NSSsSS AS0SS@ w.
incorporated in 1868 for IS years by the
Legislature for educational and charitable
purposes a capital of $1,000, 600 -
no which reserve fund of over S55o,ooo has
since been added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made part Of the present State
Constitution, adopted December 2, 1879.
The only Lottery ever voted Oh and endors-
ed by the people of any State.
1T NEVER SCALES OR POSTPoNES.
It's Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly, and the Grand Quarterly Draw
ings regularly every three months March,
June, Sep ember and December.)
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY
TO WIN A FORTUNE, Fifth Grand
Drawing, Class L, III the Academy of Music,
New Orleans, Tuesday, May 8, 1888
016th Monthly Drawing
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
WANTED.

A young man Of energy and
character, VINO can furnish security.
Rapid promotion to a man Of abil-
ity. Address lock box No. 81,
Boise City, Idaho
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers
will pay all Prizes drawn in the Louisiana
State Lotteries which may be presented at our
counters.
!. II. OGLESBY, Pres. Louisiana Natl Blk.
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres. State Natl Bank.
A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans Natl Blk.
CARL KOHN, Pres. Union National Bank.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
o. s. l.. TIME TABLE.
WEST.
POSTOFFICE.

MAILS arrive from the east daily at g s. a.
m. From west at IL II p. m. From Rock
vile, tri-monthlv, at p. m. From Middle
ton, tri-weekiy, at $3.50 p. m. Mail closes
daily at 8 90 p. m. Office hours from 1880 a.
IN. to 9:I5 p. M, every day.
I. w. BOONE, P. NJ.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
Personal.
Boise Democaat.

Rev. J. D. Flenner and Malachi
Krebs have succeeded Judge Bri-
zee and Major Elias Downs as writ
ers on the Statesman.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

EssENE LODGE L. d. A. F. & A. NJ
Meets on the Saturday on or before full moon
in each month at Odd Fellows Hall. All
brethren in good standing are invited to at
tend. 6 w. PAUL,
GEO. LITTLE, Secy- w. M.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

GEM OF THE MOUNTAIN LODGE No. 5,
Daughters Of Rebekah--Meets second Tues
day in each month at Odd Fellows Hall,
Visiting members made welcome. -,
MRS. HELEN f. SCOTT, n, G.
Mrs. c. S. SCOTT, Secretary.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
Balm Wagon,

Years of use in this dry
western climate, and under all
conditions, have demonstrated
their Incompatible qualities,
and made the name a household
word among Farmers and
Freighters east and west of
the Rockies. The Balm is UN-
RrvALLED, and all admit it.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
FRATERNAL.

TEMPLE ENcAMPMENT No. 5, |. o. o. F.
Meets the first and third Monday in each
month at Odd Fellows Hall. Visiting Pa
triarchs made welcome.
J.. o. BAKER, {. 5. SCOTT,
Scribe. c. 7.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
RELIGIOUS.

RELIGIOUS. q
BAPTIST CHURCH. Divine services every
Sunday II a. M. and 1890 p. m. Union
Sunday School II a. M; Preaching IL M.
and ;:3o p. M; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday
Up. m; Church Meeting, Saturday preceding
the first Sunday Of each month at 2, p. m.
GEO. ii. NEWMAN, Pastor.
CALDWELL PRESBYTERIAN SOCIETY,"
Regularmeeting Saturday afternoon at two
O'Clock. "Socials" semi monthly, Thursday
evenings. to which all are cordially invited.
MRS. X. L. STRAHoRN, Pres't.
MRS. II. ID. BLATCHLEY, Secy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21
TERRITORIAL.
The Faith Cure In BOiSe--.MrS. Smith
Held for Murder... Poisoned from
Eating Canned Fruit.

John Hunter has been elected
general manager of the Idaho Cen
trail railway, to assume duties May
1cf
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

We feel safe in saying that
our stock of Groceries, Dry
Goods, Clothing, Boots & Shoes,
Gents Furnishings, Ladies' and
Childrens' wear, is the most
complete and best assorted in
this section. Our prices are
bottom, and competition in all
its legitimate phases finds US
promently i'll the front. We
make it a special aim to meet
the demand for Ladies', Child
rens' and Gents footwear in the
latest styles and best quality.
In addition to the above we
carry a full line Of Stoves and
Stove Furniture which we are
selling at prices surprisingly
low. Their many desirable
features have already made
them a joy to the housewife,
and their popularity is daily
increasing. Examine them.
Get prices and compare.
HOWARD SE3REE Co.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

Denver, Cheyenne,
Ogden, Salt Lake City,
Sacramento, San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Portland, and all
Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Neva-
da, California, Washington
Territory, and Pacific
Coast Points.
Baggage Checked Through from
all Points in the East to Points
Named.
Family Sieepers Free on all Through
Trains.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

If you are seeking conven-
fence combined with comfort
and staying qualities, we can,
from a thorough knowledge of
our own and the verdict of your
neighbors, recomend a Racine
Spring Wagon. We carry a
line of these Vehicles manu-
featured especially for the wes-
tern trade. In their construc.
ton the makers Keep in view
the severe use to which they are
necessarily put on mountain
roads and in dry climates.
They can, therefore, be relied
upen to stand the test for the
greatest number of years,
Most Spring wagons are simp-
ly things of beauty" but Ra-
cine spring wagon is "a joy
forever" because of it's sterling
merits.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

Fer further Information regarding thu territory
ira ersPd, RATES CT fare, desc irt!v. pamphlets,
etc. apply TO the nearest agent of The Union Pa
cjfis Pac &c ilSay, connecting roads, or
address
7. |. MM8AlL, {. |. lOMAX, j. 5. TE55ETS
Geh'I Mai ogr. A G. P.&T.A. G.P &T.A.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-04-21

Family Sieepers Free OH all Throag
Trains.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-05-10

c.. p. Huntington, Vice Presi-
dent OF the Central Pacific railroad
is said to be displeased with the
manner in which the, Central Pacit-
ic is managed, and a rafting OF
dry bones in the executive waste
basket is promised, and many heads
Of departments will be decapitated
shortly. The Vice President is a
railroad man from the ground up,
and his present trip is being made
for the purpose of learning where
the evils exist, with the view of APP
plying the pruning knife and official
ak. The present abominahle sys-
tenn cannot be made any worse
than it is, and Mr.. Huntington's
tour of inspection cannot fail to be
OF benefitto Nevada.-Reno Gazette.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-05-10
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
VNYo CANAL COnPaNY-Lo.

VNYc CANAL COMPANy.-Lo.
L cation of principal place of bust
ness, Car son City, Nevada. Location OF
works, owens Valley, Inyo Cosnty,
California.
Notice is hereby given that at n meet.
ing of the Board of Trustees, held on
the first day OF May. 1888, an assess
ment no. ~ of twent, five cents per
share, was levied upon the capital stock
Of the corporation, payable immediate
Iy in UNITED States Gold Coin, to the
Secretary at the Office of the Company,
In Carson City, Nevada.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment shall remain unpaid on the
TWENIY-NINTH d YOF MAY, 1883.
will be delinquent ard advertised for
sale at public auction and unless pay
ment Is made before. will be sold on
Tuesday, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY
OF JUNE, 1888, TO pay the delinquent
assessment, together with costs of adj
veriising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.
Il. r. HOFER.
Secretary.
ofiice-A the Bullion & Exchange
Bank, Southeast corner OF Carson ana
Proctor streets, Carson City Nevada.
may6td
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-05-10
Ar Elegant Substitute

For oils, salts, pills, and all kinds
OF nauseous medicines, is the very
agreeable liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
OF Figs. Recommended by leading
Physicians. Manufactured only by
the California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, Cal. For sale by
Geo. G. Thaxter, Agent.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-05-10
Syr1P of Figs

Is Natures true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most eff
fective remedy known TO Cleanse the
System when Bilious or Costive; to
dispel Headaches, Colds, and Fe-
vers; to Cure Habitual Constipation,
Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufac-
tured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal.
For sale by George c. Thaxter,
agent Carson. janl
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-05-10
A E0rs YlslherEas an.

The Lyon County Times starts
off with rather good fish story.
Fish stories adapted to country
weeklies can be had now in small
lots TO suit at the Times office.
One day last week Jase Lathlop,
who had just returned from the
burnt mining districts of Esmeralda
county, took hook and line and
goodly lunch, and hied himself to
the grassy woodland along the
banks Of tie Horseshoe lake near
Sutro, TO have quiet fish. He
anchored his boat in the shade OF
weeping willow, tied barley sack
behind the craft and cast lis line.
His luck was good and Immediately
he drew out as fine q catfish as
could be found in any waters in the
State. Taking him from the hook
Jase threw him in the barley sack,
which was nearly submerged in the
water behind the boat to keep the
fish fresh, balted his hook, and in
a few minutes drew out another
fine fish. His luck continued for
several hours, until he thought it
was about time to return home.
He was delighted to think what a
fine string of fish he'd have to show
the boys when he returned to home,
and started to pull up the barley
sack which he concluded must be
nearly three-quarters full. 1t did
not pull that heavy, though, and
not more chagrined man than
Jase could be found in the State
when he landed the sack |
in the boat and found it empty |
with a hole in the bottom about as |
big as hens egg. He did not
stop to make another catch, but
started for home Disguised. In
relating the story he said he noticed
the similarity in the size of the fish,
N the lake but did not think much
about it at that time, but has now
come to the conclusion that he had
taught one fish about one hundred,
ines and that chat fish is the best
ed in the lake. His theory is that
he fish he threw into the bag ran
,ut of the whole, swan around to
he front of the beat again and ate
very angle worm that was placed
m the hook.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-05-10
The Empire Esail.

The Empire Social Club will
give dance at Empire on Friday
evening for the benefit OF the Catho-
lie Church. The beauty OF Empire
will be there and quite number of
people are going from Carson
TO take a hand in the fes-
tivities. There win be supper at
midnight and ice cream enough TO
feed the county.