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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02
Fort Hawking Now a Barn.

| A few days ago Ben L. Jones con-
verified the old fort built in 1906 at Fort
Hawkins into a barn. Although the
| old log structure has stood the storm
of shot and shell and has been exposed
to all the varying changes Of weather
since that early period not an unsound
| timber is to be seen in it today. The
logs of which it is constructed are as
solid and sound as they were at first.
The fort was made of GEORGIA heart
pine, and today it would burn like
rosin if match were struck to ragged
end.
The structure was built as a gov
eminent trading post or factory, where
! deer skins were purchased from the
Indians. During the Creek war, from
1872 to 1914, it was a rendezvous and
distributing point for the United States
soldiers, and Major Phil Cook was in
command. Anticipating the dangers
from the torch Of the treacherous red
man, the whites built the fort on high
stone foundation, the floor of the wood
| en- structure extending beyond the
rock walls. Portfolios were made in the
extended floor so as to shoot Indians
who might try to scale the walls to
set fire to the woodwork.
During the famous Greek war melted
/ by Tecumseh and his brother, who was
known as the Prophet, this building
was in the center of the territory at
tackled. Tecumseh was one of the
most eloquent of Indians, and when the
war was begun between Great Britain
and the United States he communicat-
ed with the tribes from Florida to Can
ada advising them that then was the
time for the Indians to reclaim their
lands from the whites. He read in an
eastern paper that a comet would ap-
pear in the sky at a given time. So he
notified the Indians that when his ar
row appeared in the heavens it would
be sign for them to attack the whites
Old Fort Hawkins perhaps was more
vigorously attacked in pursuance Of
this order than was any other in the
country.
The fort received its name from Hon.
Benjamin Hawkins, a senator from
North Carolina, who had been appoint
ed a commissioner to Georgia to draw
up a treaty with the Creek Indians
Macon (Ga.) Telegraph.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02
The Bravest Deed.

A group of old soldiers, both Confed-
crate and Federal, were recently swap
ping stories of the civil war. At last
they fell to comparing the greatest acts
of bravery that t CHI had known, and
a southerner told the following story:
at was a hot July day in 1864, and
General Grant was after us. Our men
had hurriedly dug rife pits to protect
themselves from the Federal sharp
shooters, and dead and dying Feds
were lying up to the very edge of those
pits.
ain one of the pits was an ungainly,
raw, red headed boy. lie was a re-
firing lad, green as grass, but a re-
liable fighter. We never paid much
attention to him, one way or another.
1.-THE wounded had been lying for
hours unattended before the pits, and
the sun was getting hotter and hotter.
They were suffering horribly from pain
and thirst. Not fifteen feet away, out
side the rife pit, lay a MORALLY wound
ed officer who was our enemy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

"As the heat grew more intolerabIe.
this officers cries for water increased.
He was evidently dying hard, and hia
appeals were Of the most piteous ma
turc. The red headed boy found il
hard to bear them. He had Just Joined
the regiment and was not yet calIous
to suffering. At last, with tears food
ing his grimy face, he cried out
81 can't stand it no longer, boys! I'm
goin' to take that poor Teller my cam
teen
For answer to this foolhardy speech
one of us stuck cap on ramrod and
hoisted it above the pit. Instantly it
was pierced by dozen bullets. To
venture outside step was the mad
dest suicide. And all the while we
could hear the officers means:
Water! water! Just one drop,
for Gods sake, somebody Only one
drop!'
"The tender hearted boy could stand
the appeal no longer. Once, twice,
three times, in spite of our utmost re-
monstrance, he tried unsuccessfully to
clear the pit. At last he gave des-
perate leap over the embankment, and
once on the other side. threw himself
nat upon the ground and crawled to-
ward his dying foe. He could not get
close to him because of the terrible
fire, but he broke a sumac bush. tied
to the stick the precious canteen, and
landed it in the sufferers trembling
hands.
"You never heard such gratitude Ia
your life. Perhaps there was never
any like it before. The officer was for
tying his gold watch on the stick and
sending IL back, as a slight return for
the disinterested act. But this the
boy would not allow. He only smiled
happily, and returned as he had gone.
crawling amid hailstorm of bullets.
When he reached the edge Of the pit
he crawled out to his comrades to clear
the way for him. and with a mighty
leap he was among us once more. He
was not even scratched.
He took our congratulations calmly.
We said it was the bravest deed we had
seen during the war. He did not an
sWe@. His eyes had a soft. musing
look.
How could you do it?' asked in
a whisper later, when the crack Of the
rifles ceased for a moment.
Tt was something thought Of he
said, simply. Something my mother
used to say to me. 81 was thirsty, and
we gave me drink" she said. She read
it to me out of the Bible, and she taught
it to me until 1 never could forget 1t.
When I heard that man crying for wat
CT remembered it. The words stood
still in my head. couldn't get rid OF
'em. So I thought they meant me
and I went. That's ALL
"This was the reason why the boy
was ready to sacrifice his life for an
enemy. And it was reason enough"
added the soldier. with a quavering
voice.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02
Love EnvIeth Not.

Il Is harder for most of us to re-
joice in another's good fortune than to
sympath1ze with him in his evil lot.
This is because love is higher than
pity. A lovers chief Joy is to see his
beloved enjoying So it will be with
us, when we get the spirit Of love. Bet
ter, then, than to live in a fine house
ourselves will it be to know that our
neighbor is getting pleasure from his
fne house. How far We are from this
virtue of love may easily be seen by
such a test as that.-Amos r. Wells.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Time-tutor'd age, and love-exalted youth.
The wandering mariner, whose eye ex-
plores
The wealthiest isles, the most enchant-
ing shores,
Views not a realm so bountiful and fair,
Nor breathes the spirit of purer air;
In every CLINE, the magnet of his soul,
Touch'd by remembrance, trembles to
that pole:
For in this land Of heavens peculiar
grace,
The heritage of natures mobiles race,
There is spot of earth supremeIy blest,
dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest,
Where man, creations tyrant, casts aside
His sword and scepter, pageantry and
pride
While, in his sOften'd looks, benignIy
The sire, the son, the husband, father,
friend.
Here woman reigns; the mother, daugh-
ter, wife,
Strews with fresh flowers the narrow way
of life;
In the clear heaven of her delightful eye,
An angel-guard of loves and graces lie;
Around her knees domestic duties meet,
And hreside pleasures gambol at her feet.
Where shall that land, that spot of earth,
be found?
Art thou a man? a patriot? look around; ;
On! thou shalt find, howe'er thy footsteps
roam,
That land thy country, and that spot thy
home. Montgomery.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02
Going to Klondike.

P. A. Sorensen, proprietor of the 1. x.
L. Second Hand store, IS East Second
South street, Salt Lake City, will go soon,
and he is now selling out over $4,000
worth of the finest furniture, carpets,
stoves and household goods. A rare OPP
portunity for conference visitors to furnish
up their home at their own prices. All
mail orders given prompt attention.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Hello, Bixby; what are you looking for9
I want to buy folding-bed. Oh, say,
don't do that. Why, those things are reg
ular death-traps2 I know it. My wife's
mother is coming to visit US next week
Puck.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

HERE is a land, OF
every land the
pride,
Beloved by heaven
Ger all the world
beside;
Where brighter suns
dispense serener
light,
And milder moons
imparadise t h Q
night;
"A land of beauty,
virtue, Valor,
truth.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

LaoO night, said Mr.. Booze, made re-
mark to the effect that 1 had one Of the
greatest heads in the ward. Something
of the sort, said his wife. Well, this morn
ing feel fully prepared to say that was
Eight-C Cincinnati Enquirer
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Run for shelter, Limpy! Don't you see
the clouds7 What's the use o. runnin,'
weary9 Use o. runnin'9 Why, man, fust
thing you know you'll get shower bathI
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Can't give you nothing but straight
whisky, friend, said the barbeeper to the
Klondiker All the soft drinks is froze.-
Indianapolis Journal
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Little Dot-Mamma Mammal Mamma
lin next room) Little Dot-My
kittie has caaght mouse, and she acts
hungry. Please come and cook it for her.
New York Weekly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Dante-Goodness Haven't I seen the
worst YETI Virgil-No; come with me and
I viii show you some wretches engaged
in an endless game of golf.-Puck.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Too bad about the deaf and dumb young
lady losing her voice. Loosing her voicel
Yes; had to have her hand amputated-
Ohio State Journal
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Golden Russell and Silver Moon are the
leading high grade cent cigars, call for
them.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Every man needs wife to brighten up
the place Yes; but suppose he hasn't
any placeG-Chicago Record.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Try Aromel, the breath perfumer, only
5 cents per package.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Use Giant Baking Powder, % OF. for 25
cents. Best on earth for the money.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Orange flavor Tuln Lulu chewing gum il
fine. For sale everywhere. Call for it.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02
Cold in the KIondIke.

have found l have suffered more
from winter cold in northern New
York than ever did in Alaska or the
Canadian northwest.
I have chopped wood in my shirt
sleeves in front Of my door at Dawson
City, when the thermometer was 7a
degrees below zero, and I suffered No
inconvenience. We account for thi1
from the fact that the air is very dry
1t is a fact that you do not feel this
low temperature as much as you would
Is below zero in the east.-From
"Klondike Nuggets" by Joseph Ladua
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Tulu Lulu-The new Pepsin chewing
gum is delicious Call for it.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Standard: Timid Old Maid-"I hopa
driver, you will not run away with
me-" Driver (reassuringly)-"No
mum, I'm married"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Coming, the Cherry Diamond Cigar.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR THE
VETERANS.
The Bravest Deed Performed During
the Civn War, but the Hero Wears
No Grown and His Name Has Been
Forgotten on Earth.

The Love of Country and of Home.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-02

For answer to this foolhardy speech
one of us stuck a cap on a ramrod and
hoisted it above the pit. Instantly it
was pierced by a dozen bullets. To
venture outside a step was the mad
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10
PROGRAM.

Following is the program of the next
Barber County Teachers Association
which Will be held at Medicine Lodge.
Saturday, February 13, 1897:
1000, a. m, music.
Defamation, Miss Pauline Kierans.
Children's Ideas of Duty.-Miss Lucy Woodin.
Discussion, Mrs. Anna NJ Hahn, Rev. W. A.
Cain. General Discussion.
Defamation, Miss Neva Rowe.
Defects in Our Present Educational SYSTEM
Mr.. Sam Robinson. Discussion, Fred Wads-
worth, Miss Jessie Burgess General Dis
cussion.
Language In Our Schools-Miss Matte Thay-
er. Discussion. Rev. w. A. Cain, Mrs. Ada
L. Wheat General Discussion.
Defamation, Miss Myrtle Munsou.
NOON.
1:30, p. M, music.
Defamation, Miss Hilda stevens
Environment.-Prof. j. c. Kenwel. Discus
sion, Mr.. H. McCreedy, Miss Evelyn Howe.
General Discussion.
Defamation. Eva Lewis
District Ownership of Text Books.-Prof. C. G
Mcsserley Discussion MrJ s. Runyan, Mr..
Jared Hoag. General Discussion.
What Shall Our Pupils Read.-Johu NJ. Doan.
Discussion, Prof. l.. T. Wilson, w. G. Cor
man. General Discussion
Miscellany
Music.
Adjournment.
All that are interested in education
are cordially invited to attend this
meeting.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10
SHARON

Mrs VIM. Rule has been quite flick for sew
erIl days. DIR. Cushenbery attends her. Mrs
Moab Chenoweth is sick. Mrs. Brown is con-
yaiescing Uncle Billie Brown is down with
lagrippe and was unable to attend the meet
ing of the INDEX stockholders on Saturday.
Grandfather Tatum is improving slightly and
can sit up. Elder Tilbury was sick on Sunday
and could not attend Sunday school.
The Barber County horticultural Society
held its session at Sharon on SATURDAY.. The
vice president, Il. Lumpkin, presided and
opened the meeting with some very suitable
remarks. The secretary, C. A. Blackmore.
gave good talk on the eubject of planting
fruit trees. Z. Lumpkin gave some good
pointers on varieties of peaches suitable for
this locality. The secretary read an essay by
10. Hahn on the benefits of horticulture and
the aims purposes and advantages of the soci-
ETY.. Several new members were enrolled
The next meeting will be held at Sharon on
the first Saturday in March. The secretary
distributed some very good books to the men,
bers, issued by the state horticultural society.
Fruit raising is one of the leading industries
of this valley and this society should be en-
couraged.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

THE Kansas City Stock Yards Com
pany are putting up the plea before the
legislative com mittee that reduction
in charges will RUN business" notwith-
standing the fact that the bill now be-
ing considered allows charge of 100
per cent above current prices. 1t is
true that the bill cuts the present
charges of the company almost half but
the reduction is not radical in the least.
The company does not seem to be dis
posed to take into consideration how
many shippers have been ruined" in
the past by reason of the methods in
vogue at the yards. 1t is time that the
interests of the producers be looked af-
ter as we'll as those of the corporations.
and we believe we echo the sentiment of
every shipper in the country when we
say that if it is necessary to bankrupt
the patrons of the institution co main
tain aud enrich the stock yards corpor-
alton, 1t had better be abolished. But
the plea is too thin. A charge of 100
per cent above current prices will yield
ample revenue to keep the yards up. 1t
may have the effect of dispensing with
some high salaried and useless officers
which instead of being harmful would
be blessing. We are pleased to note
that the legislature is paying little or
no attention TO the monopohstic wall
but is proceeding to business IN accord
ance with the demands of the people of
the state. Let the state regulate the
company instead of the company regu-
late the state If the company is not
satisfied with liberal proilt it has the
privilege of quitting business when the
state could OWN sGd operate the yards
in the interest OF the people.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

The legislative session is now about
gone half of Its length and no bills of
any material Importance have as vet
been enacted. Isn't it about time that
something is being done2 Why is it
that so many bills are slaughtered in
committee rooms, thus hindering the
progress OF the work. It is getting
about 1.-The time o. day. when such
service should cease. The questions of
lower freight, passenger, express and
telegraph rates should not be passed
without notice. The stockyards also
need regulation and if the legislature
adJourns without giving the people
some service In reforming and correct
ing these matter it Will have failed to
redeem Its pledges to its constituency.
IL everything else is overlooked. we
hope the transportation and stock
yards measures will be enacted
and enforced. We do not be.
lieve that the legislature will be lax in
the performance of its duty but too
much of dilatory tactics have the tan.
dency TO Greats distrust and imos.
thence among the people at large. The
members OF the legislature and the
Peoples party cannot afford to allow
such an impression to be entertained
by their friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

The British residents of
Kansas City are making elab-
crate preparations to cele-
brate the 50th anniversary of
Queen Victoria's ascension to
the throne of England. Some
of the leading men of that
city who were hitherto sup
posed to be American citizens
will take an active part in
the celebration. To make
the affair a browning success
the managers should secure
Bill Hanna and Marcus Nc
Kinley to address the partic-
ipators on the glories of the
British gold standard and
the advantages to be obtained
by being subjects of the
Queen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

Nowadays when women are trying to
do everything it is not strange that
many things are overdone. 1t IS not
strange that there are all kinds of phy-
steal and mental disturbances. If the
woman who is doctor, or a lawyer, or
a journalist, or in business would not
try to be society woman too 1t might
be different; but the woman who knows
when she has done days work has yet
to be born. Usually woman's way is
to keep doing until she drops. Work
ing III this way has manifold evils.
The most common trouble resulting
from over-eXertion, either mentally or
physically, is constipation of the bow
els. with all of It's attendant horrors.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
NEST etfectual remedy in the market.
They work upon the system easily, nat
nrally. There IS no unpleasant nausea
after taking them. No griping-no
pain-no discomfort. They are COM
posed of materials that go through the
system gradually. collecting all i'm
purities and, like the good little sery-
ants that they are, dIsposing of them
effectualy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

THE Philadelphia Lead
Company went into the hands
Of a receiver on February 2.
The liabilities of the compa-
ny are 81, 100000. This is
the way prosperity and con-
fidence" has been restored in
the good @ old state of Penn
sylvania.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

self:
carload of pota- The other day a man
Toes "issnlpped from was arrested in Chica-
ColoFauo 10 Cnlcago. go and sentenced to
duu upon arrival there four months imprisOn-
tue railroad compa- ment for killing
mes conHseateG the worthless dog and eat
WnoIe load Tor trans ing it to keep from
poTtaTlon. then went starving. In the same
aIIer Inc shipper for city another man sat
GO more on the curbstone and
begged for money to
earneher Shipped bury his dead babe
thirty cases of green which he held> in his
peas 1rCm Texas to arms. He was prompt
GGnnlcago oy express. ly arrested, and upon
Inc peas So!d on the investigation it was
narket Tor -. and the found that the child
- pISss charges were had actually starved to
S-o.3o. ana still the death and that he had
government mas six others in a starving
Iieht 10 regulate such condition. And vet we
'uings. live in a land of over
production.
what does this Taean? The pro-
Queer on one side is unable to realize
a sufficient amount to pay trans
portation charges on his products while
the consumer on the other side is out
OF employment and cannot buy at any
price Between exorbitant railroad
rates and low prices for products the
producer and consumer are crushed
alike. Hard times affect the farmer
materially but they do not reduce trans
portation charges. Hard times make
cheap products but they do not enable
laborers to buy.
Then the theory of overproduction is
a ludlcrouS one in the face of the above
Illustration. AS long as people in all
parts OF the country are starving to
death or are only subsiSting on scraps
they can pick up on the highways or in
the back alleys, 10 intelligent man will
say prices are low because of overpro
duct'on. UndercOnsumption is affect
ing HE people Of this country and
there is cause for it. When the farm
er cannot sell his goods for sufficient
amount to get them to market. when
the iabOrer cannot get employment to
purchase the necessarieS of life. there is
something wrong with the government
machinery. Reformation in transporta-
ton would be one Of the remedies and
reformation in financial matters anoth-
er and farther reaching one. Under
the present system when a COMPARE
QVely few men control the labor of the
world 1t is not a matter of surprise
THAT so many Of the laborers are forced
into ldleness or choose the alternative
OF working for wages which will not af-
ford them decent and respectable liv-
ing Capital knows no mercy and as
long as it is permitted to control the
government there will be discomfort
and misery among the masses. The
sooner the voters Of the country wake
up to this fact the better it will be for
them. To hesitate is to give the enemy
OF free government stronger and a
more substantial grip.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

IT is not plain to us by
what methods Of deduction
the editor Of the Cresset fig,
ures that the Populist com
mlssioners should give him
the county printing this year.
OF what particular service
has he been to the Peoples
party and how many Popu-
list principles does his paper
advocate! Will somebody
please point them ont?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

A NUMBER of republican papers are
calling for some plan or other' to re-
lleve debtors. 1t is the height of folly
to make such call to a republican con-
gress when it is remembered that the
members of that body were elected on
platform in direct opposition to the
'some plan or other" The Peoples
party offers the PLAN III its land.
transportation and financial measures
and these republicans who are doing so
much calling at present can show
their sincerity by pulling their coats
and supporting the right measures. In
their present position they remind one
of man with a No. 10 foot wearing a
No. shoe, who bowls, but at the same
time hasn't sense enough to take off the
shoe which pinches.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-10

The Norton Bros. Tin
Works Go. enforced a ten per
cent cut in wages the first of
the month and as a result
700 men went on a strike.
The majority of them prob
ably voted for Mckinley on
a promise of higher wages
provided the prince of Pro
lection" should be elected.