The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1890-11-01
The Farmers.

*pose of considering irrigation and the
needs of irrigators of the lands in
Idaho, John Mammen acted as chair
man and John F. Benefiel as secre-
tary. The subject was discussed at
length in an informal manner.
The Convention declared in favor of
petitioning the State Legislature at it's
first session to pass law as follows:
1, Place the water in all the streams
of Idaho under State control.
2, Establish by law, rule by which
early appropriations of water from
Boise river, who have neglected to
make a record of the same, may estab-
lish by testimony the time of their
appropriations, thereby making the
same matter of record.
3, To define what an ''inch of water
is, and establish a rule for measure
ment of water.
DIR. Wright, P. J. Pefley and John F.
Benefiel were appointed a committee
to prepare and circulate above de-
scribed petition.
| This is very important subject to
the ranchers of Boise Valley, especially
the lower portion. The TRIBUNE has
time and again discussed the water
question, but like all questions of pub
lie Importance, too much cannot be
said. We think, however, that the
farmers generally are pretty thoroughly
aroused to the Importance of the move,
and when they are once in earnest, it is
safe to leave it in their hands. The
course adopted at this meeting was the
simplest and will probably be the most
effective. The legislature will hardly
dare deny the request of farmers in
this matter if they send in petitions
signed by the tillers of the soil. The
farmers have it in their power to shape
legislation if they stand together as
they are in this case, and this brings to
mind supplementary action taken by
this very convention. By mutual
agreement all members promised to
work and assist in organizing Ear
mer's League" in their respective local
tiles, the primitive object being to
secure just water laws and their rigid
enforcement. This organization, as
we understand it, is purely political.
1t recognizes no party, but it endorses
the candidate who will bind himself
to certain ends, regardless of political
complexion. Such an organization, in
close county like Ada, could abso-
lutely control the election as between
the two parties, and with such power
in it's hands, it is safe to say that the
farmers would always get what they
demanded. To do this, however, they
must Danish political prejudices and
act as unit. The movement is
awakening considerable enthusiasm
among the ranchers.
There is great deal of activity in
real estate here at present. 1t is now
almost an assured fact that the block
from Capt. Geary's store to Foote'S
Feed store, win be built up in solid
brick early in the spring; likewise the
five remaining lots in the Masonic
block. That the gap between Gwinn's
store and Brown Bros. new saloon will
be built is equ allv certain, and there is
much talk of q solid brick from Picard
& Roberts meat shop to Danilson's
corner. Verify there will be music in
the air next spring, if the racket made
by the carpenters saw and the brick
mason's trowel can be called music.
If you want to see something
handsome, go to +. II. Coffin & Bros
store and ask to see The POS Gold Coin,
The 81 Gold Coin, The 70 Gold Coin,
The l51 Gold Coin, The Prairie Queen
and The Palace Universal.
The Nampa Times Is a thing of
the past. 1t could not stand the
sledge-hammer blows of the Sage
Brush Philosopher-Uncle Dan. Bacon,
of the Nampa Progress.
Fruit of all kinds, fresh bread
every day, pies and cakes, and lunch at
all hours at the Fruit Stand. Cali
on Mrs. Ellington when you want
anything in her line.
The Caldwell Real Estate and
Water Co. have had 5000 small folders
to be slipped into letters, printed this
week. 1t is good advertising scheme.
VIM. Lemaster is working in Eli