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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08
SEEMS LIKE INJUSTICE.

Last summer an irrigation enc
terprise under the name of the
Peoples canal was undertaken
between Blackfoot and American
Falls. 1t was a cooperative
proposition by which the people
building the canal, all being far
mers and intending settlers, were
to own the works jointly for the
irrigation of their respective lands.
The canal was designed to irri-
gate between IS and 40 thousand
acres, and considerable work had
been done. However, it APP
pears, that no entries were made,
consequently the lands upon
which these people intended to
settle were liable to withdrawal
under the Carey arid land act.
A short time ago corporation
under the name of the American
Fails and Power company, hav-
ing complied with the law, Sc
cured the withdrawal of 66, 600
acres of land in the same region
and embracing most of the land de-
signed to be irrigated by the
Peoples canal. THE TRIBUNE
is not sufficiently acquainted with
all the facts to express a direct
and intelligent opinion in the
premises, but it seems that inius-
tice will be worked to the intend
ing settlers. The work they
have already done is thrown away
because since its withdrawal I'M
der the Carey act, none of the
land is subject TO private entry
under the homestead or desert
laws. The land is now in the
hands of the state and can only
be secured by purchase at the
rate of 50 cents per acre. This
however is not a serious draw
back. The trouble is that the
irrigation system designed by the
American Falls and Power COM
Pany must obtain upon all the
the land withdrawn; that is, pur-
chase of the land from the state
carries with it an obligation to fl
nally purchase the irrigation
works. 1t will therefore be un-
derstood that promoters of the
Peoples canal have their labor
for their pains. 1t seems to us
that if the Peoples proposition is
bonaiide, the land under the canal
should not have been withdrawn.
Our information is that the prop
osition gave great promise of
success; that the canal would
have been completed during the
coming summer, and that the set
tiers had shaped their affairs so as
to go directly upon the land and
begin the improvement. How
ever, we have not yet heard The
other side and probably the state
engineer can make explanations
that will amply justify the action
taken by the land commission
The public would be pleased to
receive information on the sub
Iect.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

alive Wilson is taking an active
part in national Legislation and on
the whole appears to be making a
very creditable showing. He is
a genuine silver man to the mar
row bone,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

1t is alleged by free traders
that the consumer pays the tariff;
yet the Argentine Republic
through its agent in Washington
formally protests against the i'm
position of a tariff on wool, and
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08
NO Room FoR nouar

When the facts are before you, you must
convinced.
The facts are that the Union Pacific il lsas
all competitors, Is the acknowledged dInlne
The line via Denver and Kansas Civ h Z
cagO In connection with the Chicago a Az
Railroad, with its excellent equipment, AZ y
Reclining Chair Cars, Pullman Palace Slssy
and Pullman Diners, demands the atteniioa
every traveller to the east.
Ask your nearest ticket agent for tickets
this route. Z. L. LOMAX, G,P.&TA
Omaha NeI
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

asks that an exception be made as
regards wool from Argentina.
This inspires an eastern contem-
porary to inquire: If the con-
sumner in this country pays the
tariff, what in thunder is Argen-
tina kicking about7
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

Coughing Irritates the delicate organs ana
gravates the disease. Instead 81 waiting
One Minute Cough Cure. Il helps at once y
ing eXpeCtOration easy, reduces the soreness
Inflammation. Every one llkes Il. II
BlatchIey, Druggist.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08
UNEouALrp sERvlcr.

Denver to Chicago via Kansas CITY A. c,,,..
the Union Pacific and Chicago q Alton Bsi;,l.as
Through Pullman Palace SleeDers. PM
Dining Cars and Free Reclining chair fayS III Il
Denver daily. The Union Pacific Is the Is
ticEet agent for tickets Via this Ina ina your aea
4, L. LOMAX, g. "A &T.A
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

ID AdSS dA Cduy eCllAeds ~ Is
no more an issue, in fact, than the
law of gravitation or orbits of the
planets. Yet all this should not
operate to deter the proposed
o'union ofDemocrats and Pop
ulists upon silver platform. In
deed, silver is pre-eminently
suited to sugar coat and make
palatable the real issue. 1t has a
sound that appeals to our strong
est predictions, and, as many of
us common people are not pro-
found or even diligent thinkers,
we are about as often influenced
by sound as reason. The ssun-
ionists, being very sagacious,
understand this right well and
propose to ravish our ear drums
with white metallic melodies so as
to divert attention from the regu-
lar program. Another happy
circumstance is that notwithstand-
ing we are Already as much silver
men as it is possible for us ever to
be, we are so dreadfully afraid that
our zeal is not up to the standard
heat that we are constantly i'm
PEELED to break our necks in evil
dence of our convictions. These
unionists also understand this sui
cidal tendency much better than
we do ourselves, and propose to
utilize it literally. We believe
the ''union'' business is emi-
nently the proper thing. 1t
doesn't matter that the object to
be attained is not related in the
remotest degree to free coinage
of silver. The mere fact that it
can not, and indeed is not intend
d to, promote in any respect the
cause of bimetallism, doesn't cut
any figure. tits laudable thing
in as much as it is designed to
kick the Republican rascals out
and afford honorable and patriotic
Democrats and Populists an oppor-
tunity to satisfy an irresistible long
ing to immediate themselves upon
the altar of their country's good.
What if a lille fraud and decep-
ton and patriotic lying be en-
ployed to that end! Is it not all
amply justified? Should it not
be accounted to virtue and piety?
Why, we are almost overcome
with reverence and admiration of
the spectacle; The sudden, we
had almost said singular, coales-
cence of reform forces, flinging
aside their sublime principles and
cherished traditions-sacrifcing at
once all that is dear in name and
memory, without hope of reward
or compensation other than the
privilege of assuming the burden
of public servitude-under the fee
system. 1t is seldom chat deep
rooted and irreconcilable differ
ences are thus happily dissolved
in the passion which inspires men
to engage in their country's SER
vice for their country's good.
Speed the day when the loyal vo-
taries Of John Law and Jeremiah
Simpson, Thomas Jefferson and
Andrew Jackson, close their eyes
to the ex.2anse of principle which
sewers them and fall upon each
others necks athwart the chasm
Of their common woe. Little
thought had the great Jefferson
when he ordered the demonetiza-
ton of silver that he was mon
keying with the universal solvent.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

Notice is hereby given that
wife Mary Hoffman and I have seD
ated, and will not be Responsible
any debts contracted by her, or on
account. FRED HOFFMAN
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

Representative Wilson made q
speech in the House on the sth,
in which he showed that the Pop
ulists are for fiat money and free
trade, He undoubtedly stated
the position correctly. On the
other hand, he said: ''The
West is for free coinage and pro-
lection, recognizing them as al
lied principles. - The wide DIFF
ference between Populist and Re-
publican doctrine is thus conciselv
and accurately defined, It. is
gratifying to note that Represent
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

would only De az the unanimous soliCi.
tation OF the convention, or ia a move
to heal up differences ia tle party. We
would suggest to the Pocatello Tribune
and Moscow Mirror not to cross a
bridge till they come to it, but to keep
their weather eye open and saw wood.
The Post will not be backward when
the time is ripe to express itself in ia
vor of those whom it considers are
clean, able and proper men to hold
office, but at present we consider the
hour demands that the Republican
press and the leaders of the party
should devote their time and energies
to the healing up of differences that
may exist, if it is possible, and leaving
the matter of booming candidates till
later in the season."
The foregoing is from the Paris
Post and contains suggestions
worthy of candid consideration.
However, we fail to see any OBJ
lection to booming candidates at
this time. Indeed, we think the
time most opportune and believe
law prohibiting the nomination
of any man to Office who had not
been publicly announced for eight
months would be a good thing.
There would be wholesome
thinning out of candidates if each
and every one was subjected to
thorough inspection and discus
sion before nomination. After
nomination, the calcium light
doesn't amount to much and un-
less the nominee possess some
glazing defect, it is waste of
energy to turn it on. But let a
proposed candidate stand under
the searching rays for eight
months before nomination and
then if he pass muster, it is pretty
safe to conclude that he is the
genuine stuff. This thing of
keeping mum until the COM
binations are all made and the
slate fixed is all very fine for pro-
fessional politicians and much en-
couraged and esteemed of them,
but it plays havoc with the people
too often, While you are keep
ing still, the strikers and heelers
are industriously at work, fixing
up primaries and county conven-
lions, and, after the business is all
arranged, if you dare utter a mild
protest, you are jumped onto and
denounced as a crank or a sore
head; and the result is you must
either button up your lip eternally
or be generally cussed. There
fore, we say, bring out the can
didates now and give us all an
opportunity to examine them and
pronounce judgment. 1t is a
safe wager, that no scrubs will be
trottcd into the arena. There
are not many newspapers in this
state with sufficient hardihood to
suggest thus early name which
is not known to be honor
able and upright. Nothing would
be more fatal to a questionable
character than to be paraded now
as a possible candidate. On the
other hand, good characters will
shine the brighter by the friction
which their candidacy must pro-
duce.
We feel to endorse every word
uttered by the Paris Post respect
ing the Hon. William Bulge
He has been personally known to
the writer for upwards of a quar-
ter of a century, and has always
been recognized as one of the
brainiest men in eastern Idaho.
He is a broad minded, sterling
man, and if he should be selected
to represent this state in the ma
ional legislature he would rank
with the ablest men ever sent
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

The other day all the window
glass factories in the country
closed down for four weeks.
This, by the workmen thrown
out of employment, is called a
Democratic rest, the natural re-
suit of Democratic prosperity.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

Piles of people have piles, but De Wits Witch
Hazel Salye will cure them. When promptly ap-
piled 1t cures scalds and burns without the slight.
est pain. H. D. BIatchley, Druggist.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

No excuse for sleepless nights when you ear
procure One Minute Cough Cure. This will re.
lleve all annoyances, cure the most severe cough
and give you rest and health. Can you afford tC
do without It? H. D. BEtchIey, Druggist.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

Smoke the Walter Scott cigar. For
sale at the Exchange saloon.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-02-08

The celebrated "PaVito" clear Ha-
vana filler. cigar at the Exchange.
Accommodations first class; rates
reasonable; excellent table. The Griffin
Hotel Caldwell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-22
DESERTS MAY BLOOM.
The Great Sahara Wastes Can Be
Cultivated.
A French Scientist Makes . Strange
Prediction.

NJ Bonnel do Mezieres of Paris, member
of the Maistre and Attanoux missions,
has expressed his opinion on the future of
the Sahara, to the effect that there Is no
doubt that that immense sand ocean will
be in time changed into q fruitful terri
tory. He says:
1.-THE Sahara rivers which / have crossed
all hide rich subterranean stratum of
water and form the natural passages to the
Sudan, on which, with very little trouble,
vegetation can be largely developed. In
the south Of Temassinin and In the Ighar-
CHARS there are fine groves of tamarind,
gum trees, ETC., two miles long, scarcely
separated by grassy and clover covered
plains. The rivers, which In spring are
full Of water, arc from three to ten miles
wide When tho water retreats the beds
of the river are changed into rich meadows
The date seeds planted by Flatters at FL
Biod have grown without the least care
into fine trees, and the same Is the fact
also of the seeds planted near the cistern
of Tebalbalet, in spite of the inconsiderate
manner in which the Tuaregs get In the
harvest
Trees are not so rare In the Sahara as
Is supposed. The Tuaregs often assured
our expedition that VIC should have to
march for two or three days without find
Ing water but very soon we found, little
out of the path, some filled up or otherwise
purposely hidden wells, for the Tuaregs,
who serve as guides to caravans, always
choose the most difficult and desolate
routes In order to keep the caravans In q
state OF dependency. Caravans will be-
come moro frequent, travellers will succeed
each other, but the secret Of the Sahara Is
well kept, and its reputation Of barrenness
Is still preserved. For example, Oscar
LEM crossed tho Sahara and reached Tim
buktu without seeing anything but desert
land, and yet he mentions that behind n
chain of hills which he passed there was
place called by the natives the "head OF
the waters ~
"Dr Borth, who was for months in
Tuareg camps and was the guest and friend
of the Shek FL Bakey, was told innumer-
ners of the land, but its geography was
hidden from him. When Lieutenant
Hourst and Lieutenant Bluyet explored
the region and an arm OF the Niger they
found lake noarly 100 miles long. And
when the officers of the Timbuktu extend
eel thoir excursions, they found that not
only one, but more than 90 lakes existed,
all very large and stretching far to the
north into the very heart Of the supposed
arid Sahara IL there be no water, and
therefore no vegetation, where does the
charcoal come from which is sold by the
Tuarcgs? Where do they find nourishment
for the numerous camels, horses, sheep,
asses and goats they possessy London
News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-22
BRIEF DISPATCHES.

Certain Berlin papers think the dyna.
mite plots are merely a British trick to
frighten the czar.
The Berlin IN. H.) Manufacturing
company. whose plant was destroyed by
fire, will not rebuild.
A kite expert discovered. while flying
parahtes on Long Island, that they fore
tell a storm by singing.
Bertha Reuter-. aged 10. was killed at
Manchester. N II. by falling timber.
while at play about pile Of LOGS.
Brazil is reported TO be about to dis.
patch a cruiser 20 Trinidad, TO establish
the governments authority there.
A movement against life imprison
ment may be started in the next meet.
ing of the National Prison association.
The Italian Epworth league of Bos-
ton had a parade and pilgrimage to the
Washington statue In the public gar.
den.
In the first trial Of o new sextuplet, on
the Charles River park at Cambridge
Mass. half mile was covered In AS sec.
onds.
A Nicaraguan newspaper criticlses the
plank about the Nicaraguan canal Ia the
Republican platform as menace 10
Central America.
Work In a portion Of the departments
of the Arlington mills. Lawrence. Mass.
was resumed yesterday. About eco re-
turned to work.
George Denman. formerly n judge Of
the British high court OF justice. who
retired from the bench in October, lSs4,
~ dead. He was born in 1919.
Princess Olga OF Montenegro. niece Of
Nicholas /. the reigning prince of Mon
tenegro. Is dead. she was born at Get
tigne on March 10. 1859, and was not
married.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-22

ware By addressing large crowd which
haa assembled al Dover. Excursion
trains brought many people to the lower
port OF Delaware and the eastern shore
OF Maryland. At the conclusion OF his
speech at Dover. Mr.. Bryan was driven
Immediately TO the train. and at a:s7
started for Wilmington. At New
castle half hours stop was made. and
he spoke TO the crowd assembled about
the depot platform for a few minutes.
Last night an audience filled the Audi
torium here TO its utmost capacity. sit
ting and standing, and became wildly
demonstrative over a speech by Mr..
Bryan. who was presented by L. I.
Handy. Democratic candidate for con-
gress. Mr.. Handy referred To Major
Mckinley. and there was an outburst OF
cheering, interrupted with groans and
Kisses. More groans and Kisses. but no
cheers. followed his reference to the
third ticket-the "Decoy ticket" he called
It. Mr.. Bryan's reception was fiattering
H. its enthusiasm. When he finished his
speech he went on a platform on an open
lot near the Auditorium and addressed
O. large crowd. composed of those who
were unable TO gain admittance to the
principal speech.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-22
September.

There ere songs OF every season. from the
posy jeweled spring
To tho frosty nights OF winter, when the crick'
cts cease 20 sing,
And zach Is fopdly welcomed rs the land
scape's shifting hue
Proclaims that we must change our Joys for
othors that are new.
Sweet April. with your fragile blooms, and
summer, with your rose,
And winter. with your festival, the pleasures
you disclose,
Though each once fascinated. in oblivion now
must droop,
Since tho bird is on the broiler and the oyster,
in the soup.
Tho music Of the spheres seems less impres'
sivc, leSs sublime,
Than tho hnrmony when earth and air and
water thus combine,
When so gently and completely ~ are merged
In mortal clay,
Oh. tenant of the atmosphere and dweiler In
the bayl
Then Let us close our hearts TO care and lend
ourselves 90 hear
The chord that thrills the universe 50 subtle,
vast and clear.
Let us sing IN grateful chorus of the benefits
that troop
When the bird is on the broilor and the oys
ters In the soup.
Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-22
still In "a Tangle.

Raleigh, Sept. 22.--In reply to the Dem :
ocratic proposition Of some weeks stand
ing. that there should be electoral fusion
basis of six Democrtic and five Populist
electors, the Populists' central commit
tee last night submitted an amended
or counter proposition, to the effect that
the Populists should have five electors.
the Democrats five and the National
Silver party one. There has been no
reply from the Democratic state COM
mite, which is now in session. 1t Is
surmised, however, that some opposi-
tion and debate have developed over any
fusion at all, and especially over the
fact that the Populists seemingly at
tempt to make a proposition from the
National Silver party, which practically
has no organization whatever In the
state. and which has made no official re-
quest for one electoral.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-22
Tennesssean's Present to Mckinley.

Canton, o., Sept. 22.--Major Mckinley
received by express yesterday a finely
polished and embellished stump OF a tree.
1t is Intended for use in delivering his
front porch addresses, and is of a conven-
lent height tor that purpose. The stump
was sent by Jesse Groves. sheriff Of
Knoxville. Accompanying the stump
was letter. which said: THE loyal
people of East Tennessee are intensely
in earnest in your behalf in the present
national contest, and being desirous OF
impressing that fact deeply and firmly
on your mind have sent token of our
devotion as people TO the cause OF good
government which you SO ably and fi.-
tingly represent 1t is our desire to hold
UP your hands and cheer you To victory.
The contribution which L make today Is
not only intenSed to hold up your hands.
but is intended to sustain your entire
body as well. II is an ideal Republican
stump, from the great commonwealth
of orators. Since we cannot have you
on the stump In the south this fall. we
hope you Will do us the honor to deliver
your home speeches from the southern
stump" Major Mckinley was kept
busy In his library all day yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-22
Tillman,s Buncomh

Philadelphia, Sept. 22.-At an open air
meeting Of Democrats in this city last
night. Senator Tillman made one OF his
characteristic speeches TO an audience of
about 1000 persons. He denounced the
claims made by the advocates of gold
standard. and criticized the administra-
tion of President Cleveland, as TO the
bond issue. Referring to the supreme
court. the speaker said. If Mckinley
is defeated the Democratic party will
take the rascally judges by the throats
and teach them that there is yet liberty
In this land"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-22
Accounts Are All straight

Montpelier, VT, Sept. 22-An investi-
cation was quietly made yesterday OF
the business affairs of f. ID. Blackwell,
whose strange disappearance in Bos-
ton is the subject OF investigation by the
Boston police. The officers of the Con-
solidated Lighting company state that
Mr.. Blackwell's accounts. as secretary,
treasurer and manager, are in perfect
condition.