The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-11-14
the LIVERY, ETC.

world that moss Is not Indigenous 10
the backs of her citizens
THE LIVERY. ETC.
Expressing the sentiments of its
community, the Payette Independent
touchingly pays its respects to the
splendid loyalty of Nampa. In the
language of patriotic fervor it alludes
20 the nobility with which the "Old
Guard" redeemed its pledges. All
that is very beautiful and savors of an
admiration and gratitude merging on
moral sublimity. But how about Mid
dleton? Has the Independent no
word of coincidence or consolation to
offer the men whose simple faith chung
Loyalty to the integrity of Payette?
Did Payette redeem any of its pledges
to Middleton? 1t is sincerely hoped
that the Independent will have the
modesty and good taste to refrain from
such exalted outbursts in connection
with the late contest. It certainly
should not expatiate lavishly upon tho
beatitude of virtues which serve only
to form a striking and painful con-
trast to the moral code of its own peo-
pie as exemplifed in their dealings with
an honest but over-trustful neighbor.
1t is needless to say that the I'adepe'a-
dents sentimentality is either spurious
or woefully misplaced. Nampa's 10y:
atty was unadulterated by any tender
fondness or spoony admiration for
Payette She was inspired solely by
selfish interests and a genuine, robust
hatred of Caldwell. If the I'adepeaa-
dent is truly stricken with holy ardor
it ought to address itself in terms OF
duplicating humiliation to the violat-
ed confidence of Middleton. 1t ought
to 20 to those people clothed in condign
repentance and make some atonement
for the treachery of Payette, and not
waste its breath in questionable lauda-
ton of virtues which the people OF
Payette repudiate in their own conduct.
CALDWELL DOES NOT APPROVE.
It came to our ears that Payette gen.
tlemen, present in Caldwell on election
day, subjected to lndignities reflect
ing serious discredit on this community.
THE TRIBUNE has the endorsement of
the best people of Caldwell in emphat'
ically denouncing the conduct COM
planned of. We sincerely hope that
our Payette neighbors will not mistake
the rudeness of few irresponsible
boys and coarse men for an expression
of Caldwell sentiment. In matters Of
this kind, however, considerable lati.
tude must be allowed. Different indi-
viduals have different methods Of ex-
pressing. their Joy or venting their
grief. All men can not accept victory
with courteous dignity and genteel ap-
probation. Some mems gladness is Of
such a tumultuous quality that moth
ing gives it satisfying expression but
pummelling tin cans and whooping and
prancing like Comanche Indians. Then,
again, not all people can take defeat
good naturally and philosophically.
Perhaps, our Payette friends were pre-
ternaturally tender when the returns
came in. At any rate they were not
in a mood to listen complacently to
sounds of reyelery issuing from VICTOR
ious throats. We know they were not,
because we have suffered as they did.
We have sat by and had pack of hui
man hyenas-that was what we sized
them up for at the time-howling and
dancing about US on similar occasions.
1t didn't soothe us q bit either. But
we forgave them with the mental reser-
walton that possibly our turn would
come some day. But, seriously, the Of
Tense should not be charged up against |
Caldwell as community. In the con-
test for county seat. every intelligent |
man recognized Payette's indisputable
right to enter the lists and obtain the
prize If possible. While It was but |
natural that Caldwell people should re-
joice in their victory, there was no feel
ing of resentment against Payette
with their exultation. There
was general feeling that Payette had
made masterful fight and she was
credited with the distinction Of being q
rival worthy Of Caldwell's mettle. We
deplore any indecent atten-
tons paid to representatives Of Payette,
and assure them that it was not an ex-
preston of the better sentiment Of this
city. We believe that upon cool refec-
ton, all parties will agree with us in
pr0nOuncing the county seat fight of
Canyon county the most decent contest
Of tho character ever known.