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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16

governor had no serious intentions
when he incorporated into his message
the idea of a state irrigation board.
He probably felt that the new admins
tration ought to father some sort of
novelty, and being unable to think of
anything more startling and at the
same time less dangerous, he projected
the state board of control recommend.
alton. A moment later, however, he
took the precaution to weaken the
force of the recommendation as much
as possible by suggesting that county
commissioners would likely be better
adapted to the adjustment of import
ant water questions than even the
courts. We have notion that the gov
ernor caught the state board PROPOSE
tion on the fly and fired it at the legls-
lature before examining its texture
very clocely.
On the whole the message Is a mod
crate and fairly creditable production.
There is nothing in it prophetic of the
future character of the administration,
but from a statistical and historical
viewpoint, it is not without value.
The effort to distinguish it as a power
full plea for retrenchment falls fat in
presence of the fact that only one in.
stitution is circumstantially mentioned
which is amenable to more frugal man
agement. In short, the governors
economical cravings are quite satisfied
by recommending a curtailment. of ex-
pences in the specific sum af $4565O
per annum. In general and perfume
tory way, the message deals literally
with retrenchment, but that is char
acteristic of all executive communica-
tions. In one respect it is a sore disap.
pointment. 1t was expected to furnish
complete expose of the frauds, pecu.
lations and extravagances of the de-
funct Republican administration, but
on that head it is distressingly silent,
The Governor, evidently, did not per-
nit Cap. Gums campaign speeches to
sink deeply into his soul. Is it pos
sible that he has so soon forgotten
them, or has he rejected them as pure
fabricatiops
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16
BRYAN A FAILURE.

The marked failure which William
Jennings Bryan has made as a public
lecturer will inevitably detract from
his reputation and popularity. His
reputation was built on OratOry; his
popularity was due to oratory; the
country knew of him only as public
speaker of force and eloquence. A
timely, but thoroughly prepared and
largely borrowed, effort in the Chicago
convention swayed that body as few
conventions have been swayed. 1t
brought him an almost unanimous
nomination for President. During the
campaign, people hung OH his words as
though. every syllable were an inspira
ton. Thousands believed that Mr..
Bryan was diVinely sent and thousands
aveTred that he was diVinely gifted.
The great political struggle had barely
ceased; the excitement and agitation
had but begun to s'Ibside and the wor-
shippers at the shrine of William Jen-
nings Bryan were still in the attitude
of kneeling and and alteration. BY his
wonderful elOquence and matchless
logic he had secured the esteem and
support of some five millions of Amer
lean voters; by his defeat he had won
their sympathy and touched their
hearts. From the exaltation of a
mighty captain and leader of men, he
was transformed to a martyr for holy
cause. sainted and san ctitied. Under
iuch conditions, than which none could |
70 more suspicious for the undertsk- |
ng, he was called to the public plat
orm as a teacher of men. He was
to select his own subject and
iVen ample time liz which to prepare
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16
SHORT ON BREAKFAST

Last Saturday night, at about ten
o'clock, Frank Millsaps was returning
10 his home, and when near the Cornor
of Greenwood and Post streets, he was
accosted with the order to throw IN his
hands, bytwO foot-pads. Frank object.
ed to the proceeding, and with a good
highlander he laid one hold-up in tn.
dust and made run for home Had
he his shooter with him, Shosbone
would no doubt have had a coupIe of
for breakfast. If things
are to continue in this way, it dehooyes
the citizens of this burg to carry a gun
when out after dark. An ATTEMPT was
made to enter the residence of Ed Hor.
RE the same night, but without succeqs
-Shoshone Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16

EVERY once in while some "higher
criticism" galoot jumps up and demol-
ishes cherished idol. The latest thing
in this line is a new Interpretation of
that Joyous Christmas message:
"Peace on earth, good will to men," A
literal translation from the original He
brew, it is said, makes it: peace on
earth to men of good will" That
knocks 991a per cent of the tranquility
out of the message and destroys it as a
practical beatitude.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16
GOVERNOR STEuNENBERG's
MESSAGE.

a careful reading Of Governor Steun.
enberg's message to the legislature
JustiLies the statement that in the main
1t is straightforward commonsense. 1t
contains little that is new; nothing
novel that is valuable. After a some.
what comprehensive review of state
affairs, which is practically a reproduc-
ton of Governor McCOnnell's retiring
message, he INDUCES in a few recon-
mendations, some of which are good,
some otherwise. Governor Steunen-
berg recommends taxing mines on the
Colorado plant There is something to
be said on both sides of the question.
10 tax patented mineral land, together
with the Improvements and machinery
connected with it and the ore on dump.
is unquestionably just; but whether or
not a tax should be levied on the aggre-
gate output is open 10 question. 1t is
IN some respects equivalent TO taxing
the proceeds of the farmers crop or
the annual sales of a mercantile insti-
tuition. The recommendation to abol-
iSh the Soldiers Home board of trus.
tees in the interest of economy is triv.
ial. According to the governors own
statement the expense TO the state in
CURED 10y the trustees is only about
$40O per year. But, unhappily, this is
the only bit of possible extravaganza
the governor could definitely locate
and, of course, he was obliged to make
the most of it. His recommendation
however, might have been received
with better grace did it not involve a
proposition TO increase the patronage
of the state administration by recon-
mending a substitute board composed
of state officers having authority to ap-
point superintendent of the Home.
The recommendation that a portion of
pensioners pensions be withheld for
the benefit of the "Home" seems reason
able. the governor recommends the
establishment of state board of irri-
CATION and goes so far as to say that
the necessity for it is obvious. To
what class, or to whom this necessity
is obvious, it would be difficult to
determine in the absence of any light
from the governor on the point.
THE TRIBUNE would not venture a
direct contradiction of a positive asser-
ton mace by the chief executive of
Idaho, but in our judgment a state
board of control, as suggested, would
be a useless, inexpedient and expensive |
to the state administration.
While the irrigation question in re.
'pect of results is sufficiently import
INT to concern the whole state, indeed |
he nation and perhaps the civilized
world; yet, in its practical application
md operation in this state it is purely
ocal. The establishment of such a
directory would fall little short of a
public calamity and the only sound rea-
on that can be adduced in favor of il
that it would provide a comfortable
'erth for a few prtriotie individuals
Who were overlooked in the late cleo.
lon. We suspect, however, that the {
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16
CALDWELL IRRIGATION
DISTRICT.

A large number of inquiries have
recently been made as to the status of
the Caldwell Irrigation District. In
answer it may be said, the destrict has
lapsed, and It may be well to add that
that class Of the community most di-
rectly concerned is most to blame. A
year and q half ago when the district
was organized and a full complement
of officers elected, except IN one OF the
outlying precincts where the farmers
did not take interest enough to even
hold an election (and Mr.. Apperson
waited nearly all daY for their coming)
only two OF the elected officers went to
the trouble Of qualifying. The elected
board of directors consisted of I. c. Egg
lesion, II. II. Davis, George Ball and
Thomas Wheatly. Messrs Ban and
YVneatly. are farmers, they failed to
qualify. Messrs Egleston and Davis
are not farmers, they did qualify. The
result was that sufficient number of
directors to constitute a quorum did
not qualify and consequently the whole
organization lapsed. In this connec.
ton something more may be said.
When the organization of the destrict
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16
EXPOSURE TO DISEASE

Does not necessarily mean the contrac.
ton of disease provided the system is
in vigorous condition, with the blood
pure and all the organs in healthy &C.
ton. When in such condition cUnta.
glon is readily resisted and and the dis.
ease germs can find no Judgment,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best medi.
cine to build up the system because it
makes pnre, rich blood, and pure blood
is the basis of good health. In cold
weather it is especially necessary to
keep up the tone because the BODY is
subject to greater exposure and more
liable to disease. Hoods SarsapariIIa
is the safeguard of health.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16

for its calculation. Every circum-
stance was favorable to success and
never had man better opportunity to
exploit himself. But his first effort
was flat failure. William Jennings
Bryan, the eloquent orator, the mag
netic man, the scholar, the philosopher,
the profound statesman, had nothing
to say to the American people which
they cared to hear. His warmest
friends and adherents were sickened
and disappointed; the man himself,
feeling his weakness and inability, was
distressed and Inundated and after
one effort abandoned the task. The
world at once recognized that his true
sphere was in the field of strife and ag
itation. In the midst of popular TO
mentation he could ride triumphant on
the bubbling froth. He was thrown to
the surface by an upheaval and sank
to the bottom as soon as the agitation
subsidized. The event has shown that
Mr.. Bryan is an effigy, not reality; an
idol, not u god. His attempt to in
struct a moderately calm and well in
formed audience has failed; his effort
to convince reasonable men has been
fruitless. AS storm king, he was a
sucCess-the storm took him up and
made him mighty. AS a philosopher
and statesman, he falls to plain medi-
ocrity.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16

THE TRIBUNE acknowledges receipt
of an installment of "COxey Good
Roads and Non Interest Bond Library.
1t has picture on the front page, pre-
Mrs. Coxey's last production in
the attitude of chronological engi-
neer, examining the wheels in old man
Coxey's head. This is as far as we can
conscientiously review the Library"
at present. There are a good many
things in it we haven't read yet.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16
THE Boise Statesman has screwed up

THE Boise Statesman has screwed up
its courage sufficiently to, in a circum-
lOcultory way, intimate to a men,
Der of the legislature that its
publishers are not thieves as defined in
Webster's Unabridged dictionary. 1t is
good to see this profoundly pacific
journal disclose traces of internal fire.
Some day member of the legislature
will transgress the remote bounds of
the Statesmen's patience, and it is
liable to spunk up and say something
horTid.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16

SENATOR Joe Rich's vote for Mrs.
Ruick last Wednesday was an ill-cOu-
cealed, ungallant and boorish attempt
to cast a slur upon Hon. II. N. Ruick;
and it will recoil upon its perpetrator.
That kind of humor is beneath the
dignity of state senator, or, indeed
any one who has any delicacy of feel
ing or lays the slightest claim to good
breeding. Senator Rich must have
forgotten for the moment that his
elevation to the rank of a statesman
did not relieve him from the obliga.
tions of a gentleman. His memory was
equally treacherous in another respect;
and it is no more than common polite
ness to remind him that he has yet
many progressive steps to take in the
field of intellectually before he will be
recognized as the peer of Hon. H. N.
Ruick,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16
A ROSTER.

We have in course of preparation q
roster of the eligible left overs" of lean
year. in Rathdrum and vicinity, both Of
the gentler and coarser persuasion
When completed this will be a yaluabIo
guide for outsiders who may be matri.
monially inclined, as local matcb.mst
ing is evidently failure.-Silyer RIodo
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16
STAR OF BETHLEHFu,

The Statesman is not lighting Dubois
nowadays. 1t is not scrapping with
anybody or anything. In fact tbo+
great fireside companion, poor man
friend and palladium of liberty is at
peace with all the world. HaIleIuisr
and amenl-Boise Democrat
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-16

THE Salvation Army became possess.
ed of u freakish notion when they set
about burning the devil. Who ever
heard of such thing before? We
were under the impression that the
theory is somewhere advanced that tho
devil has 5een sizzling in the depths of
hell fire for some four or five thousand
years and prospered under the treat
ment. Now, if these Saivationists had
tried to down him, or asphyxiate him,
or tickle him MORALLY with feather or
even talk him to death, there would
have been some sense about the perfor.
nance, but the idea of burning the
devil, even inefigy is altogether ridic-
ulouS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
FoARo-cLAccETT NUPTlALs.
An Interesting Account by a Special Cores
pOhdent.

An Interesting Account by a Special Cores
pohdent
On last Wednesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, at the residence of Mr..
S. H. Claggett, quiet, but beautiful
and impressive ceremony took place
uniting the lives Of Mr.. Walter Foard
and Miss Laura Claggett. At the
appointed time the palatial residence
was fiHe4with friends of the contract
ing parties eager to witness the hap
Ply nuptials of these popular young
people.
Promptly at the appointed hour
the bridal party entered the hand
some parlor, led by Mr.. Jim Adams
and Miss Sallie Jones. They were
followed by Mr.. Charles Boyd and
Miss Bonnie Coleman. Next came
Mr.. Dan Claggett (brother of the
bride) and Miss Lizzie Foard, (sister
OF the groom. The bride and groom
then entered and were met by the
aged but still eloquent DR.. j. M.
Gill, of Elkton, who officiated at the
marriage of the brides parents, and
in beautiful and impressive man
ner pronounced the Solemn words
that made them one. Immediately
after congratulations the bridal party
were driven to the home of the
groom's parents, where an elegant re-
ception was given them. The follow
ing evening they were entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Claggett, at their
home near Pembroke. Delightful re-
freshments were served and "all went
merry as marriage bell"
After this the young couple repair
ed to their home near Trenton. The
bridal presents were numerous, and
the many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Foard wish for them a long, happy
and prosperous married life.
Down life's swift and troubled tide,
May their vessels safely glide,
And may they anchor side by side
In heaven.
A FRIEND.
Pembroke, Ky, Dec. 8, '97,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Brilliant NuPtials of PopuIur Young
Couple Wednesday.

Couple Wednesday.
Mr.. Samuel Fox Holloway and
Miss Taylor Edwards, were married
at p. M. Wednesday at Concord
church, near julien. Rev. w. O.
Carver, of Louisville, was the official.
ing clergyman,
The church was handsomely and
deliberately decorated with flowers
and evergreens. A large crowd OF
the friends of the contracting parties
was present sbR witness the happy
event. 49,
The wedding march was played by
Miss Leila Barrow in most charm
ing manner.
The groom's best man was Mr.
Gordon Nelson, and the brides maid
Of honor was Miss Cecil Holloway
the beautiful sister of the groom.
Other attendants were Mr.. L
Fletcher Campbell and Miss Mary
Collins; MIR. Frank Holloway and
Miss Louise McCIanahan; Mr.. Chas.
E. Graves ADD Miss Susie McCcmbs;
MIR, Frank M. Baker and Miss Bos-
well Wilson.
Following the wedding, the bridal
party were entertained at six O'Clock
dinner the handsome residence of
the brides brother in law, Mr.. g.
Howard Stowe.
On last evening a second reception
was given them at the home of Mrs.
5. f. Holloway, where the young
couple will live.
Mr.. Holloway is most deserving
young man. Being the oldest son,
the management of his mothers large
farm has developed upon him since
the death of his father several years
ago. The fair bride he has won is one
of the most charming and attractive
young ladies in the county and the
fortunate groom is to be congratulated
upon winning her heart and hand.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
Caught a 'Possum.

Mr., S. @. Mercer came into prayer
meeting Wednesday night and after
prayer meetings, went to hear Mr.
Hams lecture at the Opera House
Returning home afterwards he en-,
countered young opossum, fat and
fine, trotting along the pavement on
North Main street. When discovered
the 'possum stopped and allowed HIM.
self to be picked up by the tail. He
was evidently country 'possum
probably from Clarksville, and was
dazzled by the glare of electric lights
and confused by the hustle of city
life.
Mr.. Mercer is congratulating him.
self upon the good fortune that came
from using the lecture as a kind OF
ham sandwich between prayer. meet
ing and the 'possum.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
Mr.. Majors Viii Probated.

The will of the late Jas. A. Major
was probated this week. His wife is
made the executrix without bond and
his entire estate is left to Mrs. Major
until the youngest child is p years
old. 1t is then to be divided, Mrs
Major to get one.third of the real and
one-half of the personal property
Should she die in the interval, the es
tate is to be divided equally among
all of the children.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
Dwelling Destroyed by Fire.

Judge Paul Turney, of Cerulean
Springs, had the misfortune to lose
his dwelling house and contents by
fire few days ago. Several out
buildings were also consumed. The
fire originated in the Kitchen His
loss is about $780, There was no in
surance either on building or furni-
ture. Judge Turney is preparing to
rebuild at once.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
Pembroke, KY, Dec. 8, '97.
BURGLARY AT cRoFToN.

Myers s EzeiI's Store Entered BY Thieves
Wednesday Night.
The general merchandise store OF
Myers Il Ezell, at Crofton, was en-
tered by burglars Wednesday night.
The thieves effected an entrance by
pricing open rear door. A large lot
of goods was taken, including watches
and other jewelry, cutlery, etc.
They left without being discovered.
Hounds from Guthrie were taken to
Crofton yesterday and an effort will
be made to discover the guilty par
ties with their assistance. 1t is not
known what the loss amounts to.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
bird Dogs Sold For Taxes

Two pointer dogs, the property of
Geo. Coleman, col, were sold for taxes
yesterday. One was levied on by
Oity Collector Cravens and the other
by j. b. Nance, delinquent tax col
lector for the county. One was bought
in by Judge PolkCansler at ST 40 and
the other by j. n. Warfeld at $3.50.
The dogs were highly priced by their
owner, who valued them at SIS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
Child Badly Burned.

A small child of Mr.. E. D. Jones
of Church Hill, little girl about two
years old, was badly burned Wednes-
day. She was playing about a fire in
the yard and caught her clothes on
fire. The lower portion of her body
was badly burned before help could
arrive. The injuries are not neces-
sarily fatal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
New Office az Mnnnlngton

The L. & n. has opened up tele.
graph office at Warrington for night
Sc rvice. Nortonville has been made
the regular meeting point for Nos
81 the New Orleans limited, and "a,
the st. Louis fast line, and occasion
ally they will meet at Warrington
hence an Office at that point became
necessary.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
TWO GOOD OLD MEN.
Ripe in Years and Respected by All.
They Pass Away

They Pass Away.
TEMPLEToN--Th death o. Mr..
Louis T. Templeton occurred at such
a late hour Monday evening that onl y
brief notice could be made ins
Tuesdays paper.
Mr.. Templeton was the oldest man
in Hopkinsville, having been born in.
North Carolina, June %, 1905. He,
came to Kentucky in 1887 aud for
twenty years lived near FaiYyiew. He
then went to Illinois and lived there.
nineteen years, returning TO Kentucky
and locating here in 1876 For rs
years he was a devout member Of the.
Methodist church. His funeral SER
vices were held Tuesday at Mrs.
Shaw's boarding house, by Rev. l. f
Campbell, of Nashville, and the inter
ment followed at Hopewell Cemetery
MILLs.-Mr. John N. Mills died at
his home in this city Monday night
in the 18th year of his age. He had
been an invalid for two or three years,
almost entirely helpless.
Mr.. Mills was one Of the pioneer to-
bacco men of Hopkinsville. For many
years he was a member Of the firm of
Wheeler, Mills 81 Co., and no man in
the city stood higher for honor and
integrity of character in all his deal
ings He was useful member Of his,
church, an influential and enterprls-
ing citizen and a man who enjoyed
the confidence and respect Of his
neighbors.
be was for long time a Commits
sioner of the Western Asylum. which.
was the only official position be ever
held.
Mr.. Mills was born in Todd cOHnty
and was brother of the distinguished
Texas Senator, Hon. Roger Q. Mills.
He was twice married and twochil-
dren by his last wife, who still lives
survive him. They are Mrs DR.. A. P.
Campbell and DR.. Roger Quarles
Mills, Jr.
The funeral was preached by Rev;
W. K. Piner, Of the Methodist church.
of which the deceased was a member,
and the remains were taken to FaiS-
view for inteIment in the Mills bury
ing ground.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10
Missionary Lecture.

The missionary lecture this evening
at the First Presbyterian church, by
Rev. Sillsby, of Shanghai, China,
will be one of unusual interest. Rev.
Sillsby's acquaintance with mission
work is complete, he having been a
missionary in Shanghai for ten years.
Everybody is cordially invited, No
admission will be charged.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-12-10

CDR" Alex Higgins, the we'll known
herb doctor who had been a familiar
figure in the city for years, was found
dead iu bed yesterday morning at
the residence Of w. @. Branch, near
Beverly, on j. t, Steger's farm, where
he had been making his home of late,
He had worked the day before help
ing John Terrill cut up his meat and
after eating a hearty supper went to
bed in seemingly perfect health
When Mr.. Branch went into his room
to arouse him yesterday morning, he
found him cold in death.
He had died during the night pre-.
sumably OF heart disease. he was
rs years old and had never been
married.
The interment will take place to
day at the Higgins burying ground
near Beverly.