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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07
WILL FURNISH WATER.

The TRIBUNE is pleased to be able
to state with assurance that arrange
ments have been made whereby most,
if not all, of those dependent on the
Phyllis canal for water will be ade-
quately served. Much credit is, no
boubt, due Col. Irwin for making this
possible. The Phyllis has been labor
ing under many difficulties and only by
the most strenuous personal efforts
has it been possible to accomplish so
desirable an object. NotWithstand'
ing the TRIBUNE's unalterable opposi
ton to the principle of commercial If
rigation canals, it has not the slightest
personal feeling in the matter and can
do justice to meritOriOuS act per-
formed by canal people as cheerfully
as though it were in strict cOnsOnance
with their systems. We have the
canals; many people are wholly de-
pendent on them for subsistence, there
fore. it is needful that the best possible
service be had. While on the subject,
we do not mind saying that there are
some high minded, benevolent men
connected with the canals, and, though
naturally concerned for the financial
success of their enterprises, still they
have warm hearts and active sympa-
thies. They appreciate the great hard-
ship a failure Of water supply imposes
on settlers and cheerfully make sacrl-
fees to avert such calamity. We be-
lieve the Phyllis canal is influenced by
such motives and that the manage
ment aims to do justice in so far as
vicious system will permit. We be-
lieve further, that many now control
ling canals did not, when they engaged
in the business, realize that there was
anything fundamentally wrong IN
monopolizing and bartering God given
elements. They thought it legitimate
trade and enterprise and many who
were not concerned in the same dlrec-
ton thought so to- Money and brains
and anxiety were put into the canals
and the investors are not to be blamed
for wanting to get back at least little
of the money. But we only aimed to
tell about the fact that the Phyllis Ca
nal would supply water this season and
regret wandering away from the SUD-
ject. Good news always makes US
a bit prolix.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07
NAMPA'S SPIRIT.

There is refreshing and invigorat
ing public spiritedness among the PEG
pie of our neighbor town, Nampa, de.
serving hearty commendation. Their
efforts to advertise and bring to notice
the wonderful fruit resources of this
section of the state should receive
every possible encouragement and sup
port. They are working on right
lines showing by actual facts what
has been done and not painting III
glowing terms what may be done.
There is more satisfaction in one fact
than in thousand possibilities. There
are WideaWake men up there at Nampa,
and with their magnificent stretch OF
rich lands, splendid canals and indomi
table spirit, they will work out fut-
ure for themselves, and this whole sec
ton of country, to be proud OF. We
are not putting Nampa, because by the
obligations Of every sacred tradition
we must regard that town as a natural
rival and mortal enemy. Words OF
praise are Wrung from us only by the
torsion of stubborn facts. We have
been watching the movements of those
people and are compelled to acknoWl
edge that they are moving, and in no
narrow course. They are broadening
and expanding; they are realizing that
the foundation of a respectable empire
is to be laid, not the mudsills of fussy,
pugnacious little town. The TRIBUNE
is disposed to lay aside it's sectional
prejudices and request permission to
stand in with the progressive and lib
eral spirit of Nampa. We believe the
time has arrived when broader senti-
ments should prevail; when the up
building of the whole country should
engage attention and when that feeling
should prevail which enables brothers
to dwell in peace together. There is
an immense quantity of first-class land
surrounding Nampa; it's irrigation
systems are the most complete and ex-
tensive in the state and it is real near
to Caldwell. Three conditions which
of themselves assure permanent and
prosperous future.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07
THE LEVY.

Monday morning when the hOnOra-
bic board of county commissioners
meet they will have to perform one OF
the most important functions Of their
office; that is, fix the tax levy. There
are many reasons why the tax levy
should be kept at the present figure.
FIRST large revenue would make pos
sible many needful improvements.
Roads could he laid out and repaired,
bridges erected and numerous other
things accomplished contributing to
the happiness, comfort and profit OF the
people. Again, with high levy, the
valuation could be kept down, thus
enabling the county to escape paying
it's Just portion to the state. This is
an argument which appeals stoutly
to the average man but contains an
clement of dishonesty. Besides, 1t
might not work out The state board
might take a notion to increase 'yalu-
ations, in fact might be compelled to
10 So then we would have a high
,sr, and high valuation which would
make it pretty tough. The better
wav is to keep down the levy so that
property may be fairly valued with
out exorbitant taxation. Everything
considered. we believe the sentiment,
generally, favors a reduction. we
believe conditions warrant reduction.
The expense of county government IN
the next year will not be as great as
in the past. Times are a little close
and a reduced revenue Will, IN a
measure, enforce economy. Good roads,
substantial bridges are to a degree
essentials, but people are dispensing
with essentials on every hand. These
things must come gradually. Some
times it is a good thing to put OFT
until tomorrow what might be done
today, especially when the thing done
amounts to a charge against the
future. Altogether a reduction OF
the levy seems advisable and feasible.
Two twenty-five will be about the
right figure.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07
THE DEPUTY QUESTION.

When the commissioners meet next
Monday, they may just as we'll consider
that the deputy question is up for de-
termination and ought to be met
squarely and fairly. The TRIBUNE is
not insensible to the fact that by agi-
tating this question, it is exposing
itself to some bitterness of feeling.
We understand human nature pretty
thoroughly and know that an officer
provided with deputies, at public ex-
pense, will feel in his heart that we
are doing him personal wrong. We
know, too, that deputies, who on &C.
count of this agitation may lose de-
sirable position, will inwardly curse us.
They will feel as though we were heart
lessly and wantonly trying to take the
bread out of their mouths. They will
cherish private grudge against US
and hate us little in spite of them
selves. We understand these things
irstrate. But, behind it all there is
question of right and wrong involved.
We would like to believe differently on
this subject. We hate to antagonize
individuals. 1t is pleasanter to con.
tend with communities. We believe
the trainers of the constitution in
tended that deputies should not be
paid out of the public treasury only
when the fees of the principal office ex-
ceeded the maximum compensation.
We believe that is the spirit and almost
the letter of the constitution. We do
not know much about law. Lea script0
and ze:r non, scripta are all the same to us.
Torts and quo a0arrGrstos are unintel-
ligible gibberish to us. But if this
deputy question ever goes up to the
supreme court of Idaho, the decision
handed down will not reverse our
Judgment. There is commonsense in
law when you strip it of legal verbiage
and hair-splitting technicalities. There
is not much commonsense in fixing a
constitutional maximum compensa-
ton for officers-a limit to expense
of government and then turning the
whole business over to another set of
officers to amend, modify, stretch and
shrink to suit their pleasure. If that
be law, it's mighty crude article and
an insult to the average intelligence of
mankind.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07
OFFICIAL DECLARATION.

Chairman BADLEY, of the Peoples
party, in letter published in the
Boise Sentinel, strongly deprecates
the idea of any fusion between Popu-
lists and Democrats. We are glad to
see this open, straight forward declara-
ton and cheerfully accept it as the
official sentiment of the party. So
long as Populists stand on principles
and fight their battles as political
entity they are entitled to respect
and will receive it. We sincerely be-
lieve that much of the odium attach
ing to them grows out of their sup
posed illicit relations to the Demo
cratic party; not because such inter
course with Democracy is more dis
reputable than with any other organ
ization, but because the time has
come when prostitution of principle
for party advantage is no longer a re-
spectacle practice. Every day the de-
mand becomes more imperative that,
survive or perish, parties shall pre-
serve their political identity and stand
absolutely on the principles they pro
TESS. The Populists have assumed
high ground; they avow themselves a
party of reform; they denounce the
older parties as false in principle and
vicious in practice; therefore, when
ever they combine with either of
those. so called, putrid organizations,
for any purpose whatsoever, they de-
scend to the level of common prosti-
tutes and proclaim themselves hypo-
critics and liars. No individual is re-
garded with confidence and esteem
who is even suspected of assuming a
principle for the purpose of covering
an intrigue, and honorable men will
not countenance a party whose prin-
ciples are conveniently stretched to
meet political contingencies involving
nothing but the spells Of Office. We
do not charge on Populists that de-
gree of elasticity, but we, and they
for that matter, can not utterly dis
regard common repute. However, we
congratulate Chairman BADLEY and
the party in general for giving une-
quivocal expression to honorable and
worthy sentiments. If the principles
of Populism are founded in truth,
they will prevail or the wisdom and
philosophy of the world are out of
joint. If the principles are not cor
rect, the party will 60 down and it's
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07
ALIAS SUMMONS.

ALIAS SUMMONS.
In the District Court of the Third judicial Dis
trict OF the state OF Idaho, In and for the
County Of Canyon.
Perre johnson, Plaintiff,
Charles A. johnson, Defendant.
The People of the State of Idaho send Greeting
to the Gb0vc named Defendant:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plaintiff
trict OF the State of Idaho, in and for the County
of Canyon and to answer the complaint filed
therein, within ten days exclusive Of the day of
servce) after the service on you of this Summons,
If served within this County; or, If served out of
this County, but in this District. within twenty
days; otherwise within forty days, or judgment
by. default vii! be taken against you, according
to the prayer Of said complaint The said action
is brought to obtain decree dissolving the bonds
of matrimony, heretofore and now existing be-
tween the plaintiff and defendant, as will more
fully appear by the complaint on file herein, to
which reference Is hereby made, and for general
relief and for custody Of Harry johnson, 1s
months old, the child Of the said parties Said
action being brought on the grounds of desertion
and wfal neglect TO- prSyide means Of support t.
appear and answer the said complaint, as above
required, the said plaintiff will take the decree
as prayed for in plaintiffs complaint
ttiven under my hand and the seal Of the District
Court Of the Third Judicial District
[sEAL] Of the State Of Idaho, in and for the
County Of Canyon, this 2sth day Of
February, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
GEORGE LITTLE, Clerk.
Deputy Clerk.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07

On our hands for the next occasion.
The officers elected should receive tie
loyal support Of the people in every
measure fer the public good. Tie
true American spirit forgets the WI
OF the ballots as soon as the battle IS
over. Many hard things have been
thought and said, but the mood was
not serious one. The people Of
Caldwell can not afford to harbor
local feud. The election is over, let
it's unpleasant memory perish, too.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07
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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07

it had almost escaped us entirely.
Your reminder is, indeed, delicately
refreshing. You are happy in eau
tioning us against the publication Of
personalities A well regulated news
paper should always strive to be i'm
personal, and in relating events, so
write that by no possible c0ntortion
could the facts be made applicable to
the persons involved This would
enshroud journalism in that vague,
unrealistic atmosphere so delightfully."-
poetical and sublimely inane. We
never thought of that before. You
say: "We would suggest that you
Yourself look oyer such manuscript
that persons in your employ center
their preponderous intellect upon,
and see that nothing uncalled for is
published" That is wholesome ad
monition. The first time weSetect
any employe of this Office centering
a 'preponderous intellect" on manu-
script or anything else about the shop,
we will endeavor to disarm him at
once. If any Of our employees center
a "preponderous intellect" it is csearly
in violation of the rule against carry
ing concealed weapons. We fully
realize the dangerous character OF
the instrument, having observed It's
az irI clo
excitement Of his narrative, WEBSTER
forgot to tell us just what ''prepond-
erous" signifies but the sound is indl-
cative of its awful import. In the
matter of publication, we shall with
hold everything, hereafter, remaining
''uncaIled for Isn't it, after all, re-
markable what a dull, incompetent
and, indeed, abortive set Of beings
get into the newspaper business, when
the world is trimming full OF people
who could manage it SO much better?
This universal msfit is a singular
and deplorable accident in nature.
In the hands of competent persons,
the press would become a potent en-
CINE for the dissemination of all that .
is pure and elevating. 1t would I'M
plant and cultivate taste for good
literature: it would ennoble and beau
tify the souls of men; it would
eliminate avarice and develop benevO-
lence; it would sanctify the world and
paint simmer of virtue on tho
portals of hell But it 'aint" that
way. Now, dear, with your acute
sense of the proper conduct of
newspaper, do you not feel impelled
to engage in mission of humanity?
Think of the wealth of wisdom and
discrimination you could throw into
the business. The sourvy wretcheS
who are now disgracing the profess
sion would soon sink into merited
oblivion-but your own comprehen-
sive mind will grasp more than we
could even hint at. Therefore, hum.
bly, apologizing for personally address
ing you, permit us to thank you for
furnishing an opportunity to say
few things which will apply to any
number of people with equal propri'
ETY..
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07

demise viii contribute as much to
the benefit Of Populists as to the deT-
otes of any other Political organiza-
ton. If it can hot exist without
being bolstered up by fusions and
combinations there is no good reason
why it should not perish If it is
founded in justice and humanity, it
will survive all the shocks Of opposi-
ton and mutations of time.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-07
FORGET IT.

The city election is over and the
record is made up. 1t was free bal
lot and a fair count. Many amusing
little tricks were played, effective in
their way, but, quite harmless. One
thing that appealed to the humor
of disinterested observers was city
ordinance published on the Morning
Telegraph Pole so as to be out be-
times and before actual voting began.
The ordinance made a sweeping re-
~duction in salaries, all along the line
and as an economic measure ranks
first rate: The funny part of the bust
ness is that it was the last act Of the
outgoing council. 1t was evidently
designed to rob the incoming council
.of it's most valuable and cherished
laurel. 1t was mean advantage and
~cunningly devised. In order to make
a record that may be pointed to with
pride, the new council will be COM
PEELED to make an equally disastrous
~"cut" at the risk of wholesale resigna-
etions and disruption of government.
But it was neat play all the same.
Now the thing is all over, let us hope
that peace and good nature will be re-
stored. It was only little family
fight after all and should not disturb
the equanimity of the household twenty
four hours after the issue was SET
tied. Let's shake all around and spit
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-22
Shaftsburg.

Chas. Bartell has bought what is known
as the old Harlow House and will soon
move it onto his lot across from j. G.
Marsh's-The Meridian base ball nine
came over Saturday and the Sbaftsburg
boys did them up on game of ball
III. Hart has bought 10 acres of land of
Geo. Harlow, just south Of this village
There was an ice cream social in the Mac
cabee hall Saturday evening for the benefit
of the school. which netted S10-The
Ladies Aid ice cream social was postponed
to some indefinite period-Mrs. Henry
Hawkins was called away last week by
telegram, stating her brother was very sick
and not expected to live--Don't forget the
S. S. convention in the Graham church
Saturday afternoon and evening.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-22
West Haven.

William Smith, aged 10 years, was
drowned Saturday night about o'clock,
just above the dam, while in bathing. He
had been working in Owosso, and had come
home to spend Sunday with his mother.
The funeral was held Monday at the house,
at II a. m, interment at Oakley. We ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy to the mother
and family in their sad bereavement
Mrs. Geo. lrland is on the sick lst-Quite
number from this vicinity attended the
English picnic in Owosso, Thursday
Owing to the illness of Rev. Will there was
no preaching at the church Sunday evening
%. Ii. Chaffee and family visited rela-
tives in Flint the latter part of last week
A surprise party was given Ina Gilbert one
evening last week, by her friends-Cr ops
are looking finely in this neighborhood
Campmeeting commences June Goth, in
BusselPs woods and will continue one week.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-22
Byron.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Betterly are visiting
relatives at Grand Rapids-C. E. Brew
ster, of GrandlRapids, spent Sunday here
Frank Anderson visited the county seat
Tuesday-W. A. Savage and Willis Law
rie were at Owosso Tuesday--Camp meet
ing began Wednesday with a very good at
tendance for the opening day--Rev.
Fleming came from Detroit Wednesday
morning--F. A. Thompson and son, of
Flat Rock, ILL.,, are visiting friends here
A. ID. Hitchcock and little daughter, of Carle-
ton, are the guests of Mrs. Mulkins--
Horace Partridge, Of Flint, was the guest
of Mrs. E. Miner on Friday last--Fannie
Fuller, of Fargo, North Dakota and Ray
Fuller, of Chicago, are the guests OF Mrs.
f.. Green john Reynolds, an old resident
of this place, died on Thursday last at the
home of his son. in Chesaning. The body
was brought here and the funeral held
from the family residence ON Sunday two
o'clock D. m.--A very quiet wedding took
place at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. Stow
eli on Wednesday at o'clock p. m, al
which time they gave In marriage theiI
daughter Jennie to Clarence Smith. Jen
ME and Clarence are wei. known and highly
respected young people Of Byron and have
many friends who wish them long and
happy life,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-22
New Lothrop.

New Lothrop will celebrate and A.
+. Richards, of Corunna, will deliver the
oration-Ruel Powell spent Sunday visit
ing friends in Flint--The camp meeting
at Lennon was the chief attraction for our
young people on Sunday--The examina-
ton of witnesses for the defense in the Bur-
pee case has re-opened the interest of the
people of New Lothrop, causing renewal
of excitement which has characterized this
remarkable case-Rev. Price, of Farwell,
delivered the l. o. o. f. Memorial address
last Sunday at the M. E. church--Mr.
and Mrs. Valentine, of Detroit. were tho
guests of John Hart Sr., last week.-Mrs..
Colby, of Flint, is visiting friends in town
w. Snyder was called to Flint on busi-
ness Tuesday.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-22
THE FOURTH IN oWOSsO.
1t will Be Celebrated Appropriately At the
Arbeiter Park.


Arbeiter Park.
The German Arbeiter society will cele-
brate the fourth of July in grandeur and
glory. 1t is the object of this society to
make this annual celebration of theirs the
grandest ever held by them. Invitations
will be extended to the Arbeiters of jack
son, Lansing, Saginaw, Bay City and other
cities. The business men, civic societies
and the public in general of our own city
are invited to help make our coming fourth
of July pleasant and glorious at home. The
lady Arbeiters will exert themselves to give
a grand dinner at Arbeiter hall, the pro-
ceeds of which will go to purchase large
American flag for the society. A grand
street parade, sports Of various kinds, bril-
liant fire works and an elaborate ball in the
evening are some Of the many things prom
ised.
The society is laboring under heavy debt
and by this means will try to ease their
burden. A pleasant time is promised to all
who will attend. This will be splendid
opportunity for people of the surrounding
country to come i'm, see our beautiful city
and spend delightful day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-02
STATE POLITICS.

Franklin county Populists have organ
lied club
Editor Mccarthy of the Hazleton Sen
tinel. says he is ready for Hines.
Plckpockets are following in Singerlg' $
wake. They are non-partisan, however.
strubinger, of York, is beaten; and so
Is Buckaiew. Democrats themselves pri-
vatey admit 1t.
Pittsburg's crack Americus club Will
help Mckinley close his ONO campaign
at Massilon and Canton next Monday
General Hastings will push his $4,000
damage suit against Lawyer FRANK j.
0'Connor, of Johnstown, to the bitter end.
Judge Ewing has decided that a special
ballot will be needed III cases where bor-
oughs vote to increase their Indebtedness.
A. ]. Colborn, according to the Phlla-
delphia papers, Is tearing the Wilson bill
10 shreds, down in the Quaker City, and
casting the shreds to the breeze.
While speaking for McCullen Wednes-
day night, Philadelphia City Chairman
Maurice Il. Wilhere, DEM, said McAleer
should have been nominated.
Governor Pattlson is reported to have
got tired of travelling with the Singerly
marty and to have concluded he has done
enough volunteer service In hopeless
cause.
sipe, in trying to get Democrats to make
trades for him, has got into not water
with the remainder of the Democratic
Candidates and will be numerically
knitted,
The Republicans of Dauphin county
have, 1t Is said, been doing some heavy
work in the past two days and will keep
Il up until next Monday night In an effort
to make Hastings majority 5000.
one of the amusing things of the mo-
ment Is Senator Faulkner's assertion that
mia 20 ugil n
gain two or three congressman In addi-
ton to holding their present strength.
Billy Hines is great on making libel
suit bluffs, but he is the last man In Lu-
zerne county to expose his variegated
record to judicial airing. His suit will