The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-09-29
AT PEACE WITH CHENEY.
Governor McGraw Explains His A'ti-
tude as to tho Normal School.

Governor McGraw Explains MS AttA-
tude AZ to tho Normal School.
CHENEY. Sept. Ex-Governor McGraw WIS.,
tied the normal school here today. Inc
governor arrived by the Washington Cen :
trail at ga. M. and was met at the station
by a number of our leading citizens. his
time in the city being limited, the governor
at once proceeded to carry out the object OF
his visit. which was to look into the facts
regarding the condition and prospects OF
the state normal school here. The first tour
was to the site of the building which was
burned in 1891, after it had been donated to
state by the city. He then visited the
school and evinced great interest IN lis
work. The class h methods OF teaching
was highly pleasing to him and that feature.
institution, received words Of praise. 1t is
due to the governor TO say that his bearing
toward the classes and faculty and toward
the citizens of Cheney was especially pleas
ing and gratifying to'all concerned.
Will Never Veto 1t Again.
During the luncheon at the Hotel Cheney
the band serenaded the governor, which
served as a signal to cal! the people to.
gether. A large crowd assembled in front
of the hotel. When the doors were thrown
open several hundred passed through and
shook the governors hand. Governor Cole
then announced that Governor McGraw had
consented to say few words to the citizens
of Cheney.
On being introduced Governor McGraw
made felici.ous speech. lie said the leg
islature had made appropriations amount
ing to much mure than the constitution OF
the state allowed. It became his unpleas-
ant duty to strike out enough somewhere
to bring the indebtedness of the state within
the limits of the constitution. and uDfortu'
nately for Cheney the appropriation tor the
school here was among the items stricken
out, The governor had felt that one nor
NAL school was enough for the state ana
had told the legislature so. but IN the Iu'
ture he would leave the matter entirely IN
the hands of the legislature. He would not
attempt to influence it one way or the
other, and if it made any appropriation Tor
the school he would not veto it as he did In
the last appropriation bill.
Made a Good Impression.
This sentiment was heartily cheered by
the large assemblage and produced great
satisfaction all around. 1t is unfortunate
thst the governor could not have visited
the school at an earlier date. All feel
better now, and Governor McGraW bears
away with him the kindly feelings OF all
our citizens. 1t is now generally conceded
that the controversy about the state normal
school has practically ended, and in a man
ner most fortunate, and when the governor
comes to Cheney again a big reception
awaits him.
-- Accident to the Governor.
When the governors visit to the school
was ended Hon. D. F. Percival invited
him. together with Ex-Governor Cole and
Rev. r. H. Manner, to take drive around
the city. The horses started of briskly,
and while making a sudden turn q spoke
of one OF the hind wheels was twisted OIL at
the hub and the carriage turned on its side.
All the occupants were thrown TO the
ground and out of the carriage. Governor
McGraw, being on the upper side. was the
first out. Mr.. Percival was lying on his back
in the street, but held the team with firm
hand until the remaining members OF the
party had time to escape from the wreck.
On examination it was found that Governor
McGraw was the only one hurt. He expe-
rienced considerable pain by the wrenching
of one Of his arms, but the injury was not
deemed serious. Another carriage was
obtained and the ride enjoyed.
The governor left on the l:3O p. m. train
for Spokane.