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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1900-03-24

peaceful and lawful avoCanons, !
consequently the rebellion, insur-
rection or riot, whichever it may |
be called, was practically over
when martial law was declared, |
and in a very short time alter
wards the civil courts were act
ually open and freely exercising
their functions. So it would seem
that even though at the immediate
moment of the outbreak declar-
alton Of martial law was justitiable
it may well be questioned Wheth-
er its continuance, after the regu-
lar courts were set in motion,
was at all excusable. Here, it
may be well to say word in ex-
PLANTATION of the nature Of martial
law in order that we may apprec-
late how great the extremity
should be before it is invoked.
Martial law amounts to the abro-
cation of all law and the substitu-
ton therefor of the will or pleas
ure of the executive of the State.
Every right and privilege of the
citizen under the constitution is
absolutely suspended, and the
people within the territory over
which martial law operates must
bow in utter submission to the
martial power. This is well illus
trated by question which Rep
resentative Lentz put to the
States attorney, Mr.. Forney,
during the investigation now
pending in Washington. Reprcs-
entative Lentz said: "Mr. For
ney admits that innocent men
were in the bull pen, for he de
clares that on his request prison.
ers against whom no crime could
be charged were frequently re-
leased. Now, SUPPOSE that a
perfectly moral man, guilty of no
ofense, either criminal or moral
were imprisoned by Bartlett Sin
clair in the bull pen, is there any
means existing by which he could
be freed, save with the consent OF
Sinclair; could any court in Idaho
bring about his freedom?" Mr.,
Forney said he knew Of no meth
cd. That shows what martial
law means. The question, then,
may we'll be asked, what was the
excuse for continuing that auto
cratic system after the insurrec-
ton had ceased and the regular
courts were in unobstructed on2r-
alton? All the local officers sus-
pected of sympathy with the riot
ers had been removed, and
replaced by men of the governors
own choice. Back of them was
the military, ready to assist in the
execution Of legal processes.
There sat the court and the iuries.
Everything was moving along in
an orderly and peaceabIe way.
One man was actually tried, con =
victed and sent to the penitentiary
and, Notwithstanding all this,
hundreds of men were held in the
bull pen, of whom a great many
were confessedly innocent, with
out any process whatever and
without recourse to the court of
justice which was running full
blast near at hand. That is sub-
stantially the situation, and for
maintaining it there are only four
possible excuses-fear, gain, NAL
ice or political expedienCy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1900-03-24
WHAT IS THE EXCUSE?

The center around which a
great deal of political discussion
in This State will be likely to re-
volve in the approaching cam
paign 10 the so-called "bull pen"
1t is probable that a majority of
all the political parties will agree
on certain facts, namely, that on
the 2oth of April 1899 there was
a lawless outbreak at Wardner
which resulted in the destruction
of property and the shedding Of
blood; that the conditions were
such az to justify intervention on
the part of the State authorities,
and that it was the duty Of all
good citizens to support the Gov
srnor of the State ia the re-es-
tablishment of order, and in at
fording security to life and prop
erty. But always providing that
the constituted authorities should
not make lawlessness a pretext
for themselves becoming law
breakers. The dangers which
confront a state from popular out
breaks are always present and
serious, but they do not approach
in gravity the evils which may re-
suit from an unlawful exercise of
power by the legally constituted
authorities. Therefore, the law
loving and patriotic citizen, while
ever ready to support the officers
Of the law in the execution of
their duties under the law, will
earnestly condemn any illegal Or
unwarranted exercise of power
under color of law. And, NOW,
while admitting that a lawless
outbreak did take place at Ward
ner last April, that a serious crime
was committed, it is still proper
to inquire whether or not, in the
suppression of that outbreak and
the attempted punishment of the
crime, still more serious offense
has been committed. The con-
stitution of Idaho provides that no
person shall be held to answer for
any felony or criminal offense,
unless on presentment or, indict-
ment of a grand jury or on infor-
nation of a public prosecutor,
otter a commitment BY a maeiS-
trate. And again, "In all crimi-
nal prosecutions the party accused
shall have the right to a speedy
and public trial" 1t is maintain
ed that these provisions of the
constitution became imperative in
Shoshone county in consequence
of the establishment of martial
law. The Supreme Court of the
United States has held that mar
tial law can not be permitted,
even during the existence of a
civil war, to displace the ordinary
administration of law in a State
not invaded and not actually en-
gagged in rebellion, and where the
courts are open and in the
proper and unebstructed exercise
of their functions. The question
thea arises whether or not such a
condition existed in Shoshone
county as to warrant a declaration
Of martial law, and whether or
not the regular civil courts were
obstructed in the proper and free
exercise of their functions. The
facts would seem to be that i'm
mediately after the blowing up Of
the Bunker Hill and Sullivan
mills, the mob dispersed and the
members thereof returned to their
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1900-03-24
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Discussing the Porto Kican
tariff in Congress, Senator Teller
said:
I'm 1860 spent good part of the
summer in discussing political ques-
o slos' ana ,1Ls WIS one o. 5gV5e 3;so"s-
sed C' w, We. US rpn1b,icms s1 9 Of
Mr.. Liueoln, claimed ,h'; tie constitu-
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
HOW TO LOAD GRAVEL.

stakes, Other narrower ones are fitted
closely for the bottom, and the ends
of these planks are rounded for handles
so they may be turned up, letting the
gravel fall through upon the roadbed.
This is as easy as dumping cart, and.
besides, it saves spreading heap, for
it may be placed in this way just where
it is wanted. These simple, homemade
contrivances may mean increasing the
stretch of good roads at no added ex-
pense, in other towns as well as here,
if adopted.
An excellent tool to save strength
and time is the six or eight-tined fork.
when coarse gravel is being handled,
and Iowhere does It work so easily
as upon the plank platform. Another
good thing is a stone-boat built with
six-inch sides, If the gravel is being
hauled but a few rods. 1t must be
rugged to dump, by hanging strong
ring at the exact middle of one side.
When the road is reached, unlock the
team and drive around to the side hav-
ing no ring. Put the chain across the
boat and into the ring. Next stand up
d four-foot piece of plank under the |
shain, back Of the horses. When they |
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
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HOW TO HANDLE GRAVEL.
Some Practical suggestions for Max
ing Country Roads Better at
Small Expense.

Wherever gravel abounds, no other
material can compete with it in quail
ity and cheapness for building first
class roads. If, now, methods may be
devised for handling this somewhat
difficult and clumsy material, at less
expense, an impetus will be given to
the cause of good roads. Lwant to,show
an idea or two in use in this town, and
elsewhere, for loading and distributing
gravel rapidly and easily. Anything
that will save human muscle and econ
omize time is worth trying.
Let us back up our carts to the bank
chosen and begin to open it. This must
be done right and with purpose in
view. A few boards or planks seven
feet long should be cleated together.
After shoveling into the bank on a
level until an upright wall of gravel
one to two feet high is left, lay down
the platform of planks. and with bar
keep it with one edge close to the bank,
so all gravel will fall upon it. The
shoveling on this fiat surface is SO
much more speedy and easy, that two
men will handle as much gravel in a day
as three will when striking the edges of
their shovels constantly against OBJ
structions.
Let this shoveling continue, keep
ing the bottom level and the planks
close to the bank right back eight or
nine feet, leaving the upright walls
on either side. Next set up four or
five posts on either side, five feet out
of the ground bind them together with
4x6 crosspieces and lay down three
inch planks, as a cover. Then have a
pair of horses and scraper draw the
gravel upon this raised platform.
Carts to be loaded are backed under
it. and the drivers upset the floor, let
ting the gravel fall into the cart. This
arrangement is next in speed to
steam shovel, and will load gravel four
times as fast as by hand.
Wagons are superior, even to carts,
If they have bodies constructed for
the work. Their preparation is easy,
however. Planks one foot wide are
fixed on edge and attached to the
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
A FEW DAIRY POINTERS.

Take the world oyer, there are more
good cows and sensible men than there
are poor cows and fools. The trouble
is to get the wise men and good cows
together. When we do this fewer men
will be complaining that "dairyin' don't
pay"
Sour milk may not be relished quite
so much by calves at first, but it is a
good thing to raise calves on if they
cannot have it sweet invariably. A
change of food from sweet TO sour oc-
casionally is detrimental to growth,
and often begins scours.
1t should cost you about seven cents
day to feed your cow-$25 a year.
If you practice good principles offarm-
ing, her manure should Offset the cost
of shelter and labor. Now, If you don't
get enough to pay for the feed, don't
keep her.-Farm Journal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
Sloe View,

weight. light draft and sharp bow
In fact. it is the handiest form of board
skiff in America, not excepting the
dory, which, however. it very closely
resembles. the chief difference Between
these two rowing boats being that one.
is adapted for comparatively smooth
water, whereas the dory is used on the
open ocean and is deeper and has more
sheer. In construction. the SHARPLY is
itself, and is the easiest and
cheapest boat in the country to make.
First. draw the vessel on paper, to
scale of one inch to the foot. Take
off the shape of the midship section.
that is to say the section at the widest
part of the boat. Make temporary
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
NEW CANCER THEORY.
thOrity, Suggests That Hearty
Eating Causes the Disease.

A number of theories have been adj
vanced to explain the development of
cancer. Of late years many experts
have inclined to the opinion that it
is caused by microbe. Repeated at
tempts have been made to find the
germ, and on more than one occasion
the alleged discovery of it has been
announced. Thus far, however, these
claims have not been substantiated.
Another interesting suggestion re-
garding cancer has recently been Of
fered by an English authority, Sir
William Banks.
Sir william thinks that some sort
of relation exists between cancer and
hearty eating, especially of meat. He
declares that it is the well-nourished,
plump individual. and not the weak
ling. that is attacked by cancer In
further support of the theory he urges
the fact that cancer has been more
prevalent since the era of cheaper food
has put meat in the dietary of the
English working classes He points
out that of late the most marked in
crease in the prevalence of cancer has
taken place among men, and he' in
sists that it is man, not woman. who
has come to eat meat more abundant
" than of yore. Again. in England,
London and the immediate vicinity
of the capital is the scene of the
greatest luxury in the matter of food,
and also of the most cases of cancer
in proportion to population.
To this notion. which is not alto
gether new. it has sometimes been OBJ
iected that vegetarians often suffer
from the distressing disease here un-
der consideration; but Sir William
Banks replies that, after all cancer
is not so common in Ireland as in
England. and that it is almost UNI
heard of in Egypt and oth>r parts OF
Africa where a vegetable diet is the
chief if not the exclusive dependence
of the people.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
PIcKERs' STAND.

changes it for an empty one and is
given credit for the number of boxes
brought in. | pay one cent a box
for picking, but toward the end OF
the season sometimes have to pay
little extra. Each variety of berries
is Grated by itself and try to have
the boxes of uniform quality all
through. Putting few extra nice
ones on top may work for few times,
but the people will soon find it out.
My crates are all stenciled with my
name, so that customers know whose
berries they are getting, and by hon
est packing the demand for our fruit
is creased-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
TIE STERN.

ETC., one after the other. Caulk her,
paint her; and if you desire a sail, rig
her.
The following specifications may be
useful for a 20-foot SHARPLY; Frames,
oak, 1Hx1A inches, spaced IS inches
apart; plank of bottom, white pine l
inch thick, put on in strips inches
apart: plank of sides, white pine ~
inch thick, put on in one or two widths;
stem, oak, with q crook or knee at the
bottom of the boat; bedpiece of center
board well, oak inches wide by inches
thick; headpieces, oak, three-quarter
inch by . inches; plank of well, pine 1 1a
inches thick; centerboard, Z feet long,
3h feet wide, IA inches thick; wash
board, inches wide, composed of light
pine stuff 1 inch thick; combing, ga
inches high; thwarts, three in number,
a broad one at the stern; skag, ~
inches thick; rudder, Az feet long and
s inches wide; fastenings, galvanized
iron, riveted or clinched where pos
sible.-F. H. Sweet, in Orange Judd
Farmer.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
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TO PLAY TETHER BALL.
II Is a Popular Gnme Among school
boys, as Well as College Men,
just at Present.

The illustration shows a game of
tether ball in full progress. To give
he best results the pole should be
about IS feet long. AS two feet must
be buried to make it stand firmly, IA
feet will be above ground
Two rackets are necessary. one for
each player. Ifyou possess tennis rack
cts they may be used; if not rackets
cut from pine board will do quite as
well.
The cord to which the ball is at
tached should be II feet long. Fasten
the ball to the cord by means of small
net. If there is some member of the
opposite sex whom you can interest in
tether ball (and the game is quite as
well suited for girls as boys) she can
probably crochet net for you with
very little trouble; but if this kindly
aid cannot be secured, strong and
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02

the exterior is three-coat work. Tho
finishing coat will look well if pea
green color is used for body and white
color for all the trimmings. Roof to
be an olive green.
All hardware is of neat and dura.
BILE kind The entire basement floor
is cemented. The laundry, coal rooms,
fruit room and furnace room are in
the basement. All material through
out is to be of its best respective kind.
The clustering is two-coat work. All
the interior Georgia pine is furnished
in hard oil finish. All doors are
cross panel doors. The height of
basement is seven feet; first story,
9A feet; second story, nine feet.
Leave the building broom Clean and
all ready for occupancy.
GEO A. w KNIT
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
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midship section mold of pine boards.
Get out the stem and apron, and the
stern board and the plank for the
sides. Hold stem, midship section mold
and stern board in position by light
batten nailed to them at the gunwale
line. Then spring the planks of tile
sides around the midship section mold.
and fasten them strongly with strong
iron nails an inch apart,
first boring small hole with gimlet
bit for the purpose. Complete the
of the sides. Turn the boat
over and plank her across the floor her
whole length. Turn her back again and
put in the frames. keelson, thwarts,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02

start over goes the load. The boat il
loaded in one minute by the scraper,
after being drawn alongside of an
eight-inch plank that is kept ON edge
by stout pins of wood or iron driven
into the gravel. The boat, placed just
beside this, when the scraper is thrown
over, catches the load. The wheel
shovel or wheel scraper Is valuable
adjunct where the gravel and roadbed
are near neighbors, also.
Sometimes where piece of road is
so far from gravel deposit as to be
deemed impossible of Improvement, be-
cause of the expense of teaming, 1t may
be profitably worked when employing
these simple time and labor savers. Re-
member that gravel is never tied up
by frost in winter, when men and teams
are idle. 1t is always accessible. and
may be sledded during the coolest
days.-Farm Journal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
"ARIsToCRACY OF DOLLAR"
Interesting Utterances Before the
Savings Bank Association of
New York State.

81 remember in my youth there was
n certain gentleman who was suspected
of being millionaire. What is the pos
session of million dollars now, let us
say. within the precincts of this cham
Der of commerce? Respectable pow
erty." These words were uttered by
Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginson, of
Boston, in his address on THE Aristoc-
racy of the Dollar" before the Savings
Bank association of the state of New
York. The bankers who handle $751;
10000 savings of the people of this
state held their seventh annual meet
ing in the rooms of the chamber of
commerce. Here are more of Col. Hig-
ginson's utterances:
"Aristocracy of birth and aristoc-
racy of wealth have up to this time di-
yided the world between them. The ar
istocracy of birth has steadily lost pres
tige for many years.
"Year by year, for the last century,
the assimilation of the aristocracy of
birth with the aristocracy of wealth in
the English house of lords has gone on
steadily. The change is distinct gain"
Every square mile of sea is estimated
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
BUILDING A ROWBOAT.
Any Bright Boy Capable of Handling
Saw, Plane and Hammer Can
Do 1t Easily.

Few amtaeurs pluck up courage to
build boat. Yet, were they to do so,
they would find the difficulties they
dread vanish very quickly. The tools
should consist of jack and smooth
ing plane, tenon saw, rule, square,
hammer and nails, brad awl and gim-
let with couple of chisels. The con-
struction of board skiff, or of any of
its kindred craft-a flatboat, dory,
SHARPLY, fat-iron boat, or bateau = is
a simple matter.
The SHARPLY is one of the best boats
for rowing ON account of its light
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02


lows:
Cut from piece of canton flannel or
chamois a disc ten inches long. Make
a large knot in the end of the cord.
Gather the flannel or chamois about
the ball and knot. Tie firmly by bind
ing the edges of the disc close to the
cord above the knot. Paint black cir
Gle one inch wide six feet from the base
of the pole.
Bore a hole three inches from the top
of the pole; push the end of the cord
through and then knot it. This makes
much the best fastening.
To play: Toss up to see which player
shall have the choice of court The
courts consist of half the circle about
the pole. If the winner of the toss pre-
fer he may forfeit the choice of court
and choose in which direction he will
wind the ball.
After deciding this point the two
players take position in their re-
spective courts. ION no account must
either make an off-side play by tres
passing into the court of an opponent.)
The player to whom has fallen the
choice of direction now begins the
game by knocking the ball around the
pole in either direction he may de-
sire.
His object is to continue the play I'M
til the cord is entirely wound round the
pole. His opponents play is to, if pos
sible, interrupt this and start the ball
in the opposite direction. The last de-
cisive turn of the cord which brings the
ball against the pole must be above the
black ring mentioned.
If player strike the cord above the
ball, and so winds it around his racket
and stops it altogether, his opponent is
allowed a free serve.-Boston Globe.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
PICKING STRAWBERRIES.
A wisconsin Grower Describes the
Excellent System i'm Vogue
on His Farm.

/ put two pickers on each row, one
on either side. Each picker has
stand or carrier which holds four
boxes. The stands are light and are
of lath with handle made from an
old barrel hoop. By the use of these,
the boxes are easily handled and are
kept clean. My berry house is sim
ply a shelter to keep the sun from
the fruit. 1t is made light Rnd set
on runners so that it can easily be
moved and kept near the pickers.
Each picker, when he gets his stand
full, takes it to the berry house, ex-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02

'nbers have large closets.
are double throughout the
'ing felt paper between them.
Echen and pantry finishing
maple. Hall, parlor, sitting
groom floors are Georgia
the main stairs, including
vel posts, railing and balus-
The doors, trim, baseboards
Rterior finish are of Georgia
Ptry and closets are fitted up
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02

When selecting melons for home use
avoid those varieties that are recom
mended for their shipping qualities. :
as such varieties must necessarily
have thick rinds and be grown most
ly for reaching the market ID good
condition rather than for quality Of
flesh. The -Kleckley7 is q good vi
riety for family nse. OF the canla
loupes the Emerald Gem Is superior
to an others in quality though Il
would probably not be noticed on the
market. stalls
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
ART IN ARCHITECTURE.
DESIGNED AND WRITTEN ESPECIALLY FOR THIS PAPER
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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with drawers and shelves. Sliding door
pockets between parlor and sitting
room are ceiled up tight. White por-
celan lined sink in kitchen. Flooring
used for yeranda, porch and balcony
floors will have the tongues and
grooves loaded. The stairs to base
ment lead from the kitchen. Down
spouts. flashing and cutters are made
of galvanized iron.
The studding are 2x4; joist, 2x1O;
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02

composition. All glass in American
double thick. except where showing
ornamental glass, and front vestibule
door, which is plate.
The narrow siding is placed over
the fence flooring sheathing, having
felt paper between siding and sheath
ing.
Cedar shingles are used for all roofs,
and are dipped in ereosote stain be-
fore they are laid. The painting on
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02
African nnrinI Cuntom..

In certain parts of Africa it is consid-
cred mark of disrespect to bury out
of doors at all. Only slaves are treated
in such unceremonious fashion. The
honor.d deadare buried under the floor
of the house.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-02

he-room house is nicely
n and has an artistic eX-
lean be erected for $500
he foundation.
|of the parlor is 12Xl5 feet;
m, 12X12 feet; dining-room,
kitchen, 10X14 feet; hall,
lantry, 5x6H feet; veranda,
|edrooms, SX91a feet and 81.
chambers 12hx13 feet. 9sx
9x9 feet. There are two