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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20
.RGMARoeADlE AND SloNlFl.
CANT.

Tho meeting held in Caldwell, Thurs
day night is, perhaps, one of the most
remarkable and significant events in
the politics of this state. 1t is not the
purpose Of The TRIBUNE to enter into
the merits of this particular discussion.
A statement of facts will suffice, Ed
WARD NUGENT is the Democratic
nominee for judge of the third judicial
district and THOMAS CATALAN is the
Democratic nominee for attorney for
the same district. Both gentlemen
bear good characters and are avowed
and acknowledged Democrats. When
Judge NUGENT was. nominated, Mr..
CATALAN announced that he would
not and could not support him. He
even went farther and declared that he
would assume the opposition and, il
necessary, stump the district against
NUGENT. When Mr.. CATALAN made
that announcement publicly, THE
TRIBUNE politely asked him, in the in
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20

tolerant with Democrats The consti-
tuition gives them right to believe
whatever they please about the tariff.
If they didn't believe it reduced
wages, they might believe it prop
agated cholera and that wouldn't be
much better. The Republicans are
equally unfortunate. They can't help
their beliefs any more than Democrats
can help theirs. Republicans believe
in taking care of themselves and get
ting the best of the rest of the world if
they can and be moderately honest
about it. Republicans would drain
the earth for the benefit of the United
States if they could. They believe in
making this country independent OF
the whole universe if possible. They
believe in diversified industries as the
foundation of prosperity, preservation
of home markets and emancipation OF
idustrial slavery.
We have now presented the leading
ideas which distinguish the parties
They are considered cardinal tenets Of
faith. All the devotees are equally sin
cere, all Of them think that the peace
happiness and prosperity of their com
mon country depend on the practice
of those principles. Now, what use Of
sense is there in calling all those peo
pie fools and liars and knaves? Not .
bit.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20

terest of public welfare, to state specif-
ically his reasons for opposing repu-
table candidate on the same ticket with
himself. Mr.. CATALAN is now on the
stump giving his reasons. He does
not attempt to impeach his personal in
tegrity or legal attachments. but main
tains that NUGENT is naturally incapa-
BILE of performing the functions of a ju
dicial officer as the public welfare de-
mands that they should be performed.
The remarkable thing in this is the un-
Democratic proceeding of one Demo-
cratic nominee opposing another Dem
ocratfc nominee on the sole ground Of
incapacity. We could hardly under
stand why Mr.. CATALAN should dis
criminate against one individual whose
defects are no more glaring, at worst,
and whose virtues are probably more
pronounced than any other candidate
on the ticket, with the single exception
of Mr.. CATALAN himself. Mr.. GAIA
Lam escapes from this difficulty by sup
porting and advocating the doctrine
that judicial Offices should be removed
from partisan influences. It is strong
point, and when urged by man of Mr.
CAHALAN's ability can not be success
fully controverted. The significant
thing about the meeting then is the
fact that it may be the Inauguration of
advanced political ideas. Every voter
who listens to Mr.. CATALAN with I'M
prejudiced ears. will inevitably con-
clude that judges should be selected
without reference to politics. The only
things to be considered are integrity,
learning, understanding and executive
ability. II out of this so-called Demo
cratic family quarrel. the principle Of
non partisanship in the selection Of ju-
dicial officers should be established, the
people of Idaho will owe Mr.. CATALAN
debt, of gratitude which they can
never repay, When the time comes
that every citizen, when he goes forth
to cast his vote for judge, inquiries
not Of his politics, but asks, is he hon
est, is he competent, when that time
comes, and character counts for more
than politics, the judiciary will occupy
its rightful position in government
That time is surely coming. The trend
is in the right direction and We believe
the third judicial district will hasten
the day in Idaho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20

first day of July, 1894, the total state
debt was $40, 1895; the cash in TIE
treasury, lyingidle through the sublime
craftsmanship of 1912 legislature,
was S248, 99O-49, making the actual debt
Sl91. l69.47, or $64 O2l7O less than when
the governor with a penchant for poiit-
ical effect ;,nd a t1orid breath abdicated.
The levy. it is true, has been at IS cents,
but slice statehood, out of tina, levy
has cone the whole cost of maintain
ing government. Before statehood,
the Government at Washington paid
the bills But there have been some
extraordinary expenses. The asylum
at Blackfoot burned down and had to
be rebuilt or let the poor inmates run
at large. 1t was rebuilt as any sensi-
BILE person will say it ought to be f; that
cost $4,000. Then we-the people
went to the Worlds Fair and built 2
cabin and had an exhibit; that cost
$4,000 Then the miners up north
went on the war path and the militia
had to go up there that cost 5000.
There is $4,000 for penitentiary i'm
provements /; $4,000 for improve
ments on the asylum; $4,000 for free
text-books, and $25, 900 on the Soldiers
Home. Altogether these extraordinary
expenses amount to $4,000. These
are the plain facts. If they reflect dis.
creditabIy on Governor MCCONNELL
administration, all right. If they cover
Ex-Governor STEVENSON with scintil-
lating glory that's all right, too. This
thing appears. that, under tax levy OF
IS cents, Mr.. STEVENSON could not run
the state when he had nothing to pay
out not even his own salary. Accord.
ing to Mr.. WICKERsHAM, it required a
levy of n cents, and the reason why
the proper levy was not made was "po.
litical effect" So, the territory ran
behind each year in sum greater than
the total revenue. Clearly, then, the levy
ought to have been u cents, or only &
cents less than under statehood. Bear
in mind that in territorial times the
United States paid yearly all the salar
les, including governor, secretary, su-
preme court. legislators, etc., and it re-
quired u cents levy to do it and keep
even. Since statehood, the United
States has paid nothing and with 2 levy
of only cents more, the debt has been
reduced 1854 1000 and about $4,000 ex.
pended in permanent improvements
We don't know whether Governor Nc.
CoNNELL is responsible for this or not
but it looks as though he were. Well,
it is the truth anyway and it is the
truth the people want.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20
CONG DOWN.

According to Dunn's Rerieso which
IL purely commercial paper, the seal
ing down in wool prices has set in.
This is exactly what was expected.
All spring and summer wool dealers
and manufacturers were holding off
waiting to see what congress would do
with the tariff. Those who had wool
and could hold 1t, did 80 in the hope
that the tariff bill would not pass.
Those who wanted wool but did not
have to have it, held off from buying,
expecting that the tariff bill would
pass. When the bill did pass. the price
ofwool was at, or actually below, free
trade figures. Manufacturers at once
began to make heavy purchases. The
immediate demand was very large.
Nest Of the wool Of the country had
fallen into the hands Of large and
wealthy dealers. When the demand
came they frightened their grasp on it,
prices began to stiffen. For short
VA0lO t00 WOV4 u1OI Cu0utO 0uO 0P0ON10-
tors, not the sheepman. they were
kaocked out long ago, tho wool mer-
chants and spectators had the best of
the situation, but when prices reached
tho profit point, they began to unload
more rapidly and soon the manufactur-
Or had supplied all their Immediate
wants. Then the demand slackened.
The manufacturers concluded they
would buy no more wool until the con-
dition Of the foreign market could be
aacertained. Australian and Argen-
tine wool, for delivery in January,
when free wool goes into operation,
was quoted way down, and of superior
grade. So prices have begun to fall &C.
cordingly. Now our Democratic friends
must drop the cry that free wool makes
high prices. 1t does not work out that
way. The temporary advance was due
entirely to other causes.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20
HENRY A, PARTRIDGE,

six or seven years ago HENRY A
PARTRIDGE went to Montana to seek
his fortune. He started out as pros.
psctor and after toiling up and down
the mountains for days and months
finally struck ledge. With pick and
shovel, fuse and powder, he went to
work developing his prospect. He
tqiled on for months, alone and unaid-
cd, withstanding all the hardships and
vicissitudes incident to miners life
and vocation. As the days came and
went, he exu]ted in hope or dropped in
disappointment at last the pay streak
was uncovered and with renewed in
dqstry and determination, he continued
his arduous labors. He would work a
month on his mine and then couple
03 months elsewhere In order to pro-
cure supplies for himself and support
his wife and baby. Gradually develop
pent progressed. The dump of rich
orc increased in size and value. BY
toll and saving and scrimping, he man.
aged to get money enough ahead to put
UP small one stamp mill. In time be
added another stamp and then another.
All this time working alone, develop
ing his mine, improving his little plant,
Supporting = family, and keeping strict
" out Of debt. Finally his little mill
consisted Of five stamps and couple of
man were added to the working force.
Development proceeded mors rapidly !;
tho output OF the mine increased in
Quantity and value 4; the wealth he had
searched and toiled and saved for be-
gan to flow. Mr.. PARTRIDGE was
Down - an honorable citizen, intelli-
INT, industrious and provident. He
aGttended to his own business, paid his
obligations promptly and had the e.
tSem and confidence of the best men in
his locality. His mine became known
= q paying property and is paying to
this day. Finally he sold 1t for . COM
f6rtable sum and came to Canyon
county to make his permanent home.
He 10 . gentleman of unexceptional
habits, . kind and affectionate father
and husband, sterling integrity, good
business ability and an honorable rec.
ord. The facts Of this little sketch did
not come from Mr.. PARTRIDGE, Is the
writer has scarcely exchanged q dozen
words with him-they come from one
OF Montana's foremost citizens who
knew him well.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between
the undersigned has been dissolved
by mutual agreement, this Goth day of
September, 1894 Debts due the part
nership may be paid to either OF u.s.
JOIN T. MORRISON,
JOHN g. RICE.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the mer-
camille firm of Smith and Adam of the
c. 0. D. store has this 18th day of Oc-
tober, 1894, dissolved partnership by
mutual consent. All debts due the
firm and all accounts against it will be
settled by E. H. Adam.
Dated this 18th day G. r. SMITH,
of October, 1894. E. H. ADAM.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20

IN SOME sections of the State Re-
publicans and Democrats are contend
ing fiercely as to who saved Idaho. As
that question now is of about as much
living importance as, "who struck
Billy Patterson" it is hoped there win
be 40 blood shed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-20
We Have Money to Loan at s per Cent

On Farm Or city Property in any section Of
cou try where property has a fixed market value
Money ready for immediate loans where security
applications Blanks furnished upon request.
ALLEN & co. 20 & a. Broadway, New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-11
Chinese CLIMBED EACHOTHER
Rushed Down Fire Ladders and Over
Housetops When Their New York
Residence Was Afre.

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.-With flames
all asound them and with dense vol
umes of smoke pouring from score
of windows, nearly 100 Cinnamon
climbed over each other in an effort to
escape destruction in Doyer street this
afternoon. Down the fire ladders and
over house tops they rushed, their
cries of alarm being answered by hun
dreds of their celestials from the street
below, or from the windows of adjoin-
ing houses.
So far as can be ascertained, all es-
capped unharmed save one who was
found in the second story Of the burn.
ing building, half suffocated from
smoke When carried out by the fire.
men, he lay in a heap on the sidewalk,
moaning piteously, but unable to speak
enough English to tell his name. Later
he was removed to the hospital. The
fire broke out on the ground floor of the
six story building at 10 Doyer street
used as q Chinese restaurant by the
Ching Kee company.
How it started no one seems to know.
1t was suggested by several people, who
know the house, that the fire may have
started through opium smoking.
Several dope fiends," it is said. fire.
quent the place. The firemeu put the
blaze ont after an hours work. The
damage will not exceed $1,000
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-11
KEEP AM EYE OPEN FOR SOLUTION OF THE MYSTERY of ga STUDY SCARLET

be,the nomsnee. National Chairman
Harrity has given out Hancock to
all inquiries from delegates for instruc-
tions, and this was equivalent to a
n omination.
Before the adoption of the resolutions
Attorney General Heusel made an ad-
dress, in which he dwelt upon and up
held the issues contained in the plat
form. Ex United States District At
torney James NJ. Peck, of Philadelphia,
was called for, and he responded in an
impromptu speech. The platform was
then adopted with loud cheers.
HANCOCK NOMINATED BY ACCLAMATIoN.
Chairman Gillespie having an
nounced that the nomination for a
congressman at-large was in order d.
r. Cotter, of Mexican, in an address
largely devoted to the tariff, placed the
name of James Denton Hancock before
the convention. He eulogized Mr.
Hancock as student on economics.
The nomination was seconded by eX-
Seuator Samuel Wagner, Of Cumber.
land county; w. j, Brennan, Of ALLIE
gheuy county; District Attorney Gar.
man, OF Luzerne county, and Others,
and at 2.05 o'clock Mr.. Hancock was
nominated by acclamation.
Mr.. Hancock was loudly cheered as
he appeared upon the stage. He was
introduced by Chairman Gillespie,
and pretaced his remarks by thanking
the convention for the honor conferred
upon him. He approved the platform
adopted by the convention. and classed
the system of protection as rob
berry and fraud" He dwelt upon
the tariff at length, Cd declared that
as the Democracy is now in control Of
the federal government, it must carry
out its declarations of tariff reform OF
forever to be rslegated to oblivion. Re.
garding the proposed income tax, he
said it would die of itself when the
prosperity Of the country shall have
been re. established under the prespec
tive Wilson tariff law He. however
expressed himself as favoring such a
tax, but denied that he was in favor OF
the single tax theories of Henry
George, he contending that the prin-
cIples of an income tax antedated the
theories of Mr. George.
Mr. Hancock's speech was almos
wholly devoted to the tariff, and hi
urged congress to "move on" in thu
adoption of the Democratic platform O.
1892. The convention adjourned sine
die at 2.21 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-11
SPARKS FROM TIE TELEGRAPH.

The Ohio Miners convention is still in
executive session.
The cruiser Baltimore has arrived at
Yokohoma, headquarters of the Asatic
squadron.
The United States steamer, Yantic, w 2
at Montevideo Nov. so, with no intention
of leaving there.
Admiral Donald McNeill Fairfax, aged
20, of the United States navy retired,
died at Hagerstown, Md.
The flagship Lancaster is under orders
to proceed home from Iokohoma and be
utilized as training ship,
The Baltimore and Ono southwestern
railway shops, located at Washington, Ind,
employing $40 men, cut down time fr ON
nine to six hours u day.
Sherman Wagner shot and killed his
wife at Shoals, Ind, and sits beside her
oody with gun, defying arrest
The stockholders of the Southern Ma
tional bank, New York, voted to reduce
the capital from 81, OOO, QUO to S500,0OO
Robert Hubbard was assassinated at his
home nine miles north of Prceton, Ky. He
was shot while sitting before his fire.
Charles Scheptln & Co., the wholesale
clothiers Of Plaintield, N. j., failed. Nom
nal assets, 2S6, 900; liabilities, Sl19OOO.
Three weeks OF fasting in obedience to
an alleged revelation has brought Miss
Ida Ruex, of Wannatah, Ind, near to
death.
Louis Z. Redwine, eX-assistant cashier of
the defunct Gate City bank, is on trial at
Atlanta Ga, for embazzling 100000 of
bank funds.
John Newton son of Methodist clergy
man, Of Cadiz, KY, and student at
Bethel college, Russellville, KY, commit
ted suicide.
Jumping the track at Missouri Valley,
Ia, a passe nger car went down the en-
bankment rolling over and killing Mrs. f.
NJ. Hensler.
George Wichman, candy vender at San
Francisco, and Louis Greenwald, of Vic
toria, b. g., are held at San Francisco for
smuggling opium.
A negro tramp assaulted the young wife
of George w, Morgan, Sunday night, at
Henderson, Ky, while she,was alone and
then shot and killed two boodhounds sent
after him.
Judge Wallace in United States circuit
court New York, heard the application
for the appointment OF a permanent re.
ceiver for the New York aud New Eng
land railroad.
After executing some important papers
and writing four letters, DR.. j. Ii. Bu1, of
Montgomery, Ala, committed suicide,
presumably OF divorce scandal in which
he was named as correspondent,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-11
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.

WASHINGTON. Jan. TO-
N0O further steps will be taken by
lMl the executive branch of the
llWl government to carryout the poll
uO cy of restoring the Queen
Liliuokalani. Secretary Gresham is
authority for this statement. He said
today to United Press reporter that
the settlement of the whole Hawaiian
question was in the hands Of congress,
and everything that would aid it in ar.
irving at conclusion, would be sub
mitted by the president All docu
ments, reports and other communica-
tions received by the state department
from Mr.. Willis, said the secretary.
would be transmitted to congress and
given publicity through that source as
soon as they came to hand.
Furthermore. all communications of
an official nature addressed to Mr..
Willis will 90 to congress as soon as
they had been mailed to the minister.
The report of Mr.. Willis on the latest
phase of the Hawaiian situation, was
not received at the state department
today 1t is expected to reach Wash =
ington at the earliest late tonight and
if this expectation be realized it will
not be delivered at the state depart
ment until tomorrow morning. The
department officials think, however,
that the report is likely to come in some
time tomorrow afternoon or evening,
and it is stated that no arrangements
have been made to insure its delivery
in advance of the ordinary time.
Mr.. Gresham says the communica
ton of Mr. Willis would be trans
mitted to congress without delay. He
did not know whether or not it would
be given to the press in advance of that
time. A gentleman who is said to
have had an interview with the presi.
dent on the subject, is authority for
the statement that while the president
is sorry that Mr.. Willis made the de-
mand on the provisional government,
he admits that the minister did no
more than carry out his instructions,
obeylng the letter, however, instead of
the spirit, as was intended.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-11
IN OUR OWN coMMoRWsALrH.

John Kinney, foreman, met death yes
terday in the Crown slate quarry at Pen
argyll.
Friends in York are looking for William
Sleesing who has been missing for several
days.
franklin aud Marshall college. at Laucas-
ter, will soon open its doors to women
students.
Fifteen Hungarians went to work in the
grinding department of the American Axe
and Tool works at Beaver Falls.
The mills of the Swedeland Manufactur-
ing company at Swedeland were burned,
entailing loss of $50, 900 to 100000.
Various associations of manufacturers
of Pittsburg will go to Washington to
work for the defeat OF the Wilson tariff
bill.
William Yocum, Of Amity township,
Berks county, for seventeen years treas
urer of the State Grange of Patrons of
Husbandry, has resigned.
Daniel Washabaugh, aged 81, died at his
home at Everett, Pa. He was elected n
member of the lower house in 1910, and
and was prothonotary of Bedford county
from 1851 to 1854.
The leading window glass manufactur-
ers Of the country, agreed at Pittsburg
that reductions of so per cent are neces.
sary in wages to compete with foreign
glass under the proposed Wilson tariff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-11
Three DECADES A Thief.
Paying Teller Baker Stole from the
Bank Because His Salary Was
Not Large Enough.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10. AFTER twen-
tysevsn years Of service, Theodore F.
Baker, paving teller Of the Consolidat.
ed National bank. this afternoon stood
before United States Commissioner
Craig prisoner charged with EN-.
bezzling SAT- 600 from the bank and
wit h falsitying the banks books
Baker attempted no defense and said
his stealings had extendsd over pariod
of twenty years. In default of $15, 900
bail he was committed to prison.
Baker first went to the bank in the
capacity of a runner. His attention
and apparent faithfulness brought its
reward. and he has been advanced
gradually until in 1891 he was made
paying teller A short time ago a book
keeper named Van Duzer discovered
that his books had been falsified and he
found a shortage Of $50, 900. The discov-
cry and probable suspicion that might
fall on him so worried him that he fell
i'll and while sick he confded the mat
ter to his physician and at the same
time protested his innocence The
physician called at the bank yesterday
and told Van Duzer's story to the
officers President James j. Watson
called meeting of the board of drec-
tors and they met this morning,
Baker was called in and at once con
fessed he was the guilty man.
He said that he had been stealing in
small amount for twenty years and
that the total of his defalcatiou was
about $47, 900 His method of stealing
was to alter and erase the amounts in
the individual ledger while the book
keeper was at dinner and then abstract
cash from the money he had for the
days business. He had always been
able to make his books balance when
then bank examiner made his examin.
ations Baker said that he had never
gambled or speculated and the money
he took all went towards supporting
his family. His salary as paying teller
was 81 800 year.