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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
Hen-Pecked Was ThIr 80.


An unequal and unique fight between
a rat and a hen is the talk of Cincin-
natl. About noon one day, at the house
OF Mr.. Henry Goldberger, dish con-
tanning scraps from the kitchen was
set in front of one of the Slated tri-
angular coOps in which hens with
small chickens are kept. The Stats were
wide enough apart to allow the head,
neck and part of the hens body to be
pushed out. While the hen and chicks
were feeding a large rat of the sewer
or marsh species crept out from the
stable and made a dash at the dish.
The rat was fully ten inches long,
Searless and strong. When the fright
ened chicks squawked and fed the hen
thrust out her head and seized the
rat by the back of the neck. A fierce
fight ensued, the hen holding on with
strange tenacity, the rat struggling to
free himself so violently as almost to
overthrow the coop.
At last the rat tore away and fed
with a bleeding neck. The hen called
her chicks and resumed her meal The
rats temper was aroused, and he again
dashed in among the chicks, biting at
everything with fierce determination.
Again the hen darted forward her
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

Horse Attacks Women Bicycle Riders.
From the Scottish American: A most
unusual incident occurred on the Dunn
barton road, near Glasgow, on Tuesday
afternoon, the 18th inst, three lady cy-
clists being suddenly confronted and
attacked by riderless horse. They
had dismounLed and stood aside to let
1T pass, but instead of doing SO it
stopped and attempted to seize them.
Dropping their bicycles in alarm upon
the road, they tried to run past the
animal, but it was on the alert, and
twice leaped over the bicycles in its
effort to reach them. They then made
for a hedge by the roadside, and two
of them managed to crawl safely be-
meath it out of reach. The third,
however, was not so lucky. Before
she could escape the animal had seized
her hat with it's teeth and tore it from
her head. 1t next made snatch at
her back, but was unable to fix it's teeth
in her clothes. At this point several
men came to her aid, beat off the ami
NAL with sticks, and led it back to a
farm from which it had escaped. One
of the machines was somewhat dam
aged by the horse, but fortunately all
the ladies were able to ride home.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
Short Lesson in Natural history.

Our lesson this morning is about one
of the most gorgeously dressed, and
handsomest of all parrots, the Blue
Mountain Lory, which inhabits the
great plains in New South Wales. 1t
lives principally upon the pollen and
nectar of the gum trees of that coun-
try among the branches of which it
lives. rarely descending to the ground.
When there is "a scarcity of the pollen
and nectar. it will eat grass seeds and
insects, and it is for the lack of these
natural foods that it frequently dies
in captivity.
The first pair of these birds import
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
Trees In Second RIossnm.

From the New Haven Palladium:
Many apple trees about Essex and vi
cinity are putting forth their second
crop of blossoms on some parts of the
tree. Apples as large as cherries are
on one branch, while the next limb has
blossoms. Bonnell, the fruit expert,
says that when the apple bud was about
to bulge open and the sap to gush forth
a cold wave, probably at midnight,
chilled the sap, thus stopping the flow
at that time, but since the weather has
become warmer the sap has again start
ed, thus causing the second blossoming.
He also says that these last to set will
mature as soon as the others on the
tree. Flowering ounces have also bios
somed for the second time this sea-
son.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

head, and after several attempts Sc
cured the rat for the second time. This
time both hair and feathers flew, and
loud squeaks and squawks aroused the
neighborhood. For five minutes the
battle waged, and until a sympathetic
woman, seeing the brave hen exhaust
ed, threw large lump of coal at Uhs
rat and caused him to fee, leaving
blood spots behind him on the walk.
The hen is the heroine of the day.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
Bought $4,000 Worth for &c.

MIR. George w. Stone. a Burlington.
Iowa, commission merchant, became a
rich man in almost minutes time. He
was the successful bidder for the un-
known assets OF the Burlington Insul-
ance Company, which recently failed.
The unknown assets were offered for
sale in one lump. Il was bid off BIZ
Stone for IS. The assets have now been
discovered to be worth $4,000
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

mate had died suddenly a few days
before, and it seemed so sad and mel
ancholy, and ate SO little, that it was
thought it would die of grief. Besides
being pretty they are very graceful
and active bird. and have amusing
ways. which make them very interest.
ing.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
Posse of KentuCkIans ON Snake Hunt.

From the Louisville Courier-Journ-
al: Wiley ]. Franklin, living two miles
west of this place, while out in a pas
ture discovered in a rocky ravine a
snake of huge dimensions in the act Of
swallowing good sized sucking pig.
Franklin has for some time missed a
pig occasionally, and Andy ]. Fox, a
farmer whose land adjoins Franklin's,
had missed a number of young lambsl
Franklin had good look at the reptile
and says it was fifteen or twenty feet
in length and eight or ten inches in
diameter. The citizens of the town
have organized a posse to capture the
snake alive, if possible.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

'T wonder" said Mrs. Cumrox.
thoughtfully, what that nice-old- fash
toned lady means by putting 'P. P. c.
on her card" THAT means she Ia GO
ing away" replied her daughter. ooh.
I see; she wants us to know that she
is going to travel in a Pullman ralaes
car."-Washington Star.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

thought at first there was nothing
there,
But found Miss Pigeon had come to call,
So said, Miss Pigeon. how do you do?
! wasn't expecting you at all,
And tits really very kind of you"
But little Miss Pigeon said nothing to me;
She wheeled around and teetered out;
And l often wonder what It could be
That little Miss Pigeon came about!
Tudor jerks.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

Grass Seeding-In seeding land ia
grass it would be much better if great
er variety of plants were grown. Some
kinds succeed better than others under
SPECIAL conditions of soil, so that the
grea2rr variety sOwn, the better the
land = likely to be covered, and the
larger the quantity of feed produced
But the advantage of much greater pal.
atabfeness OF pasture or hay which con-
tains a variety of grasses is even more
important AS an aid to make all hay
more eagerly eaten, some sweet-scent-
ed vernRl grass seed ought always to
be sowu 1t will be eaten close to the
soil By every kind of stock, and when
left for hay the aroma from it will pen
citrate the whole mass and increase its
feeding yaiue.-EX.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

Grade E.ves.-It does not take such
large sum 10 buy flock of good grade
yves, while n thoroughbred mutton ram
does not cost anything at all. as his
Iambs will bring about 81 per head
more in the market than the lambs
from a common ram. Therefore, on
lambs bred from pure-bred ram
there is enough clear gain over and
above those from common ram to pay
FOR a Thoroughbred yearling ram. As
the male is half the flock. how ex.
tremely uEwise to use a poor male
Elk.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

ed to this country was in 1870, but al
though they are SO beautiful, they are
not very desirable bird to keep, as
they require so much care. you need
never be surprised to find them dead,
A bird fancier says on this subject that
any one whose susceptible nature
would be shocked by the sudden death
Of their favorite bird should not be-
come the owner OF Blue Mountain
LOTy.
Aunt Patience saw one at an exhibit
ton in Pittsburg some years ago. It's
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

Was the Horse KIIIed by Meteor?
From the Galveston Daily News:
Last night about $3.50 o'clock as Mr..
Cain, who lives about four miles east
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
HOhenIinden.
Rr Rnn,,nn4N


BY torch and trumpet fast array'e,
Each hOrseman drew his battle-hiAde,
And furious every charger neigh'd
To join the dreadful revelry.
Then shook the hills with thunder riveni
Then rush'd the steed to battle driven,
And louder than the bolts of heaven,
Far fiash'd the red artillery.
And redder yet that light shall glow
On Ltnden's hills of stained snow,
And bloodier yet the torrent flow
or lser, rolling rapidly.
II Is morn, but scarce yon level SUN
Can pierce the war-clouds, rolling dun,
Where furio IS Frank, and fiery Hun,
Shout in their sulphurous canopy.
The combat deepens. On, We brave,
Who rush 70 glory. or the grave!
wave, Munich, all thy banners waVei
And charge with all thy chivalrYi
Few few shall part where many meet!
The snow shall be their winding-Bhee
ana every turf beneath their feet,
Shall be soldiers sepulchre.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
In THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

story Of Hen-Peoked Rat--Aa q Con-
sequence Of His Effort to Steal a
Dinner He Runs Into the Nav OF
Cross Hen-Other Strange Sketches.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
Man and Horse Buolsed Into tho Rly

Man and Horse Bucked Into the River.
From the Dallas Chronicle: Henry
Boyen had an experience Thursday
with a horse that was decidedly excit-
ing. Having some cattle to look after
in the Gilmer neighborhood, he took a
horse to Rankin's landing, near the
mouth of the White Salmon. He blind
folded the horse and mounted. and
without waiting for the blind to be
lifted the horse commenced to buck in
q manner that would make a common
Cayuse quit just from envy. After do
ting the grand and lofty tumbling act
for several minutes without unseating
his rider, the vicious brute reached
around, caught hold Of Boyen's leg
with his mouth, and tried to pull him
off. Failing in this he deliberately
bucked into the river AS he struck
deep water he held his head down and
sank. At this stage Mr.. Boyen had
enough, as he didn't care to go into tho
acknowledging business, so he threw
himself backward and fl0ated off. AS
he got loose his spur tangled in the
horses tail, but he placed the other
foot on the animals rump and pulled
himself loose. The horse went under
long enough to drown himself, while
Boyen, having on all his cowboy toy
gerry, had a hard struggle to reach the
shore. The horse was pulled out, but
just turned over and died.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

Be mindful of every kind OF virtue
Homer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.
How Grandpa Boiled the Eggs-The
Pint OF Ale Day and What Came
of I'll Can: Wilson's Interest
ing Little sketches.
Little Miss Pigeon.


at the door,
Just like a little
fairy knock.
I'd heard It once or
twice, before
] went to lift the
heavy lock.
Then there came the
funniest thing!
I looked right out
into the open air
IT really gave me
duite a start
Evening star., 1897-05-03

while on the other is free silver. and such
q revision of the tariff as can be juggled
through after silver has been attended to.
Their strength is far from being sufficient
TO insure them the hope of being able to
put through a program of their own. They
can be useful. therefore. only as allies of
one or the other of the two strong organiza-
tions.
These men are welcome where they now
are. and have the sense of serving the coun-
try in assisting in upholding its credit. De-
spite some exaggerated statements made
here and there In moods of depression, they
really do not regard themselves as having
been tricked last year. They knew full
well, as men of sincerity themselves, that
the republicans. If successful. would keep
faith about the tariff. Why then should
there even be talk of a change now? Where
would they go? Certainly not back to the
party whose leaders denounce them as ..as-
sassins-" And they are men of so much
nerve and excellence that they ought not to
think even of taking to the woods at so
critical time.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
--
Good Cheer at the shad Bake.

Such occasions as the annual shad bake
OF the Board of Trade, givea Saturday IN
der depressing but not conquering circ,,m-
stances of weather do much to advance
the material interests OF the District
through the cementing of closer ties be-
tween the citizens and the Lawmakers.
What is generally most needed for Wash
ington is thorough understanding by the
legislators of the real needs of the capital
and such an understanding can best be
secured through an intermin.liaG of the
residents and their legal guardians under
such pleasant auspices as :hos.. that al
ways accompany the shad bake and other
festival or recreative events The era of
good feeling that prevails for the time be-
ing leaves behind it a sense OF the obliga-
tions of the nation toward me capital city.
and the speeches made Saturday am1,Iy
testify that the District has many staunch
friends at the Capitol. a fine program of
improvements was outlined by the various
Congressional speakers. They voiced the
needs for better school facilities, mere fire
engines, the reclamation of the Anacostil
Hats. better water supply a free public
library equipment, model municipal build
inss, improved parks and the dedication of
the south side of Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween the Capitol and the Treasury to the
uses of the government. 1t is hoped that
the Congressional guests of the Board OF
Trade will join hands henceforth to make
these radiant prospects of legislative bet
terments actual facts They will not only
have the aid of the organiza tion that enter
tained them but of the entire body of citi-
zens as well In no better way could a
campaign for municipal advancement be
started or maintained.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Harry r. Goodwin.

After serving this community most faith
fully for nearly a quarter of century Mr.
Harry p. Goodwin has gone to New York,
there to engage in what all his countless
friends hope may prove to be a profitable
business venture. In his departure the
press of Washington loses one of the most
capable, honorable and untiring workers
ever connected with it. From the time
when he commenced his newspaper career
as reporter on the old National Republi-
can he has been closely identified with
every effort for the betterment of the
National Capital. When he came to The
star, some sixteen years ago, his sphere
of usefulness was considerably enlarged;
as writer and city editor he contributed,
with remarkable judgment and volume to
the chronicles of Washington. Having a
wide acquaintance and possessing the con-
iidence of every one who knew him, he was
rot only an exceedingly successful news
gatherer. but most influential factor for
good in the city's existence. He leaves
Washington with the warmest love and
esteem of his associates in journalism, and
of the entire community as well.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
stand by the Treaty.

The Star on Saturday quoted Senator
Frye on tn subject of the reciprocity
treaty with Hawaii The deliveraEce was
slear. courageous, and to the point 1t
summed up in half a column the whole
case. IL has been reproduced in number
of leading newspapers, and it Is certain to
have a marked effect on the subject when
the Senate shall take it up for deliberation
and action.
Mr.. Frye speaks not only with full knowl-
edge. but with the spirit of a good Ameri-
can. AS a member of the foreign relations
committee of the Senate. he has enjoyed
exceptional opportunities for studying the
whole Hawaiian question. He appreciates
the full meaning of the treaty. and sees the
Importance of keeping 1t on the books until
even closer relations between the United
States and Hawaii shall superoede It.
Against repeal, and especially at the in
stance of those who are moving it. he regis
ters most vigorous protest.
Mr.. Frye is entirely right. The United
States is committed to the treaty, well
by the considerations of honorable dealing
as by those of selfish interests. The terms
of the Instrument prescribe the only steps
that in fairness can be taken looking to-
ward repeal. and the operations of the
treaty. coupled with the conditions that
have arisen since the treaty was nego-
tiated. plainly show its very great value to
The people of this country. To abrogate
the treaty in the circumstances would b..
something much worse than blunler
The effects of such action would give it a
place in the category of polite al crimes.
One observation Of the Maine Senator ap-
plies to the Sugar Trust. He can see no
other influence behind this movement for
repeal but that of the Sugar Trust. He is
right there too And that fact alone. il no
other considerations weighed, should de-
feat the movement. Surely this is no time
for the Sugar Trust to be meddling here
The country wants no repetition of the his
tory which connected the Sugar Trust with
the Germany wilson bill. Congress is in
extra session for a definite purpose. The
revenues of the government are insufficient
for its support. and more money must be
raised. All other questions can wait and
should wait The Hawaiian question Is in
terestins. but ii is pressing only on the
pcint of establishing closer relations be
tween this country and that. To sever the
relations already existing. and that at the
instance and for the benefit of the Sugar
Trust would be an unparalleled outrage on
both countries.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Another Economic rbeorx

You wait 10 know what makes times
hard, don't ye?' said the sour-faced man,
who looks as if he was never young ir his
life.
Il should like to be reliably informed on
that subject" replied the political econ
omist.
"All right was the reply. ''Ye've come
to the right place. There's what does it,
he declared, pointing his finger at a circus
poster. Tain't the trusts, nor the money
lenders that's doin' the damage It's the
crcuses.''
You don't mean to say that little
harmless diversion now and then causes
financial Depression
1t amt question of now and then
It's a steady repetition year after year.
What happens when circus comes
through the country? 1t takes up all the
small change in its track. until it leaves a
trail of impecuniosity behind it that's as
clean cut and terrible as the track of a
cyclone. That's where the moneys gone.
Tain't boarded in the safety deposit vaults
of the rich nor the china tea pots of the
middle classes. It's been naturally ct up in
the shape of peanuts for the chimpanzee
and hay for the Bactrian camel.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
The silver Men still Embittered.

The Hon. j. C. s. Blackburn is not a man
OF the most judiciOus speech being of an
oratorical and emotional temperament But
he is the leader of the silver democracy in
Kentucky. and as such his deliverances are
Of int rest. and in certain sense represen-
tative. at this time
Mr.. Blackburn has just been defeated for
reelection to the Senate. He could no,
have won had the full democratic vote in
the Legislature been cast for him, but a
division between the silver and the sound
money members of the party cut his vote
down TO about fifty out of d possible sixty
eight. He insisted on standing on the Chi
caso platform, and this drove all but the
free silver men away from him. The sound
money men would not support him.
The contest was protracted, and the
weakness of the democracy In its divided
condition was fully revealed. 1t could be
seen. too. that this weakness, unless the
division should be healed would extend 10
other matters in the state There was full
time TO consider the Importance of getting
together Tor next falls state campaign
But the silver democrats would conside,
nothing but Mr.. Blackburn's candidacy and
the platform on which he was standing
and they are now in an outraged frame o,
niiio to"dTu their brethren OF the gold
faith. Mr.. Blackburn denounces them a,
'assassins." and declares, in his declara.
tory. profane way. that 'the Almighty owes
the world an apology for creating sucf
men"
This row is local, but IL carries a lesson al
over the country. Sound money democrat.
In every state would do well to give heed
and particularly at this time. when the,
are feeling some impat.ence with the repub
hcans about the tariff bill. The choice fol
them Is still the choice OF last year. On tn,
one side is protection and sound money
Evening star., 1897-05-03
NOn-COn, initial,

Jim's a cur US sort O. feller;
Scolds terrible heap;
Been a-worryin bout the tariff
Tell he couldn't sleep.
When l ask him how the taxes
Takes effect on him.
Then his eloquence coiiapses-
Il dunno" says Jim.
Talks about the war in Europe,
And of tyrant foes;
Says .Hurrah' fur lots O. people
Thet nobody knows.
When / ask him whut's the reason
Fur his war-like trim;
Whut's the actual cause fur fightin'-
Il dunno" says Jim.
That's the kind of occupation
Seems ter suit him best
Frets bout things thet don't concern him
Never takes no rest
When 1 ask him eff his income
Wouldn't be less slim
Eff he'd stick ter his own troubles
Il dunno" says Jim.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
A Risky Undertaking.

Il don't suppose the foreman was to
blame for getting things mixed up little
DIT, said the newspaper proprietor
thouShtfully. But it was a terrible con-
fusion"
I'm glad to see you taking things so
philosophically," replied the managing
editor.
It's largely our own fault We ought to
nave known better than TO try to run d
map OF the war and pattern for a bicycle
skirt and u diagram of masse billiard
shot all in the same ssue"
Evening star., 1897-05-03

The display of undoubted bravery of the
Greeks is beginning to remind many people
of the utter waste of fortitude which a
man would show i'll folding his arms and
defying a Brooklyn trolley car
Evening star., 1897-05-03

Some Europeans are eloquent in criticiz-
ing this OCuntrys attitude toward Cuba
while Americans are warm in their indig-
nation at the wrong OF Crete. 1t seems
a difficult matter TO provide for the sue
cessful operation of sympathy at shorr
range
Evening star., 1897-05-03

Speaker Reed appears determined to de-
fer for once to certain element of the
American public which has for years been
asserting that every time the House OF
Representatives does anything it does it
WrOuT
Evening star., 1897-05-03
M Came.

In showery spring both sides may sing
And boast with might and main,
And tell with glee what the score would b
Ii it hadn't been for rain
Evening star., 1897-05-03
SHOOTING STARS,

De reason" said Uncle Eben, dat er
tricky man hab sech er advantage in dis
here life is dat de friend who comes out
wifi de homes troof is ,gwinter make yer
mad Oncet or tWicet. ShO'.' ~
Evening star., 1897-05-03

New York yesterday witnessed another
exenlplification of the fact that one MEM
Der of the legislature frame more law
in tweity minutes than hundreds of police
men can enforce inteligently In forty
Years.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
An IuaiicafiAm

Il guess Mr.. Valleys must be out of poll
tics, sure enough
What leads you to think so?"
haven't heard of his going to any din
ners in the last three or four MONTHS