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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06

Tho Indians made tools From q.
hide, horns and bones Of the bngv ~
The hide Of the bulls was tanned ~
used for lodge covers. Dried II IN ths
sun after the hair was removed t M
hide became almost as hard A. al
and was used for moccasin solas "a
belts. Laid on the ground the aa,a.
hide kept out the dampness and for ~
ed fairly good bed. Raw bida ~.
cut into strands and braided sata
ropes. Green hide was conyertad ~. 49,
kettles and also into canoes Rott,s
shields, which were imperyiona = -
rows or lances, were made from ~ T.
thick hide Of the neck Of the hnfYa, IL
No part of the valuable beast want Z
waste with the Indian.
Enough has been told to show a..
the practical extinction of the bnnfaIs
was not due to the Indian, bnt 10 ~
white man. While the Indian navas
killed more than was needed, the WHIT
man slaughtered relentlessly. Than
! too, the white hunter, when ha Wa
hunter and not merely a tenderfoot
cut on sporting excursion, wonld
simply take the fur hide and leave tba
carcass to the wolves. He was varr
wasteful, and the sportsman" who
spent a day, killing off perhaps hnr
dreds, would not touch the meat al.
though. the knowing ones found tho
| buffalo steak superior to that Of tho
beef Of commerce. r...
The excitement of the old-tIma b,,s
falo hunt was whetted by the danger
which 1t entailed, for, while the bnpo
animal of the plains was, generals
speaking, a peaceabIe beast the hab,ta
of the bison were such that to become
| entangled in a herd was a. perilous M,
siHon for both horse and rider Thov
were easily frightened, and, like sheen
| followed their leaders blindly. This
fact also made it difficult for the old
bulls who always grazed at the head
Of the herd to stop a stampede. when
once it occurred. The force behind
them would push them forward, and
| many instances are known where the
leaders, stumbling or pushed over a
cliff, would have the whole herd piled
up over them in a mangled mass It
Is easy to see the perils of a hunter
against a force like this. which, once
started, did not stop until exhaustion
overlook those behind. Buffalo hunting
was science, and was only to be en-.
gagged in safely by those who thor
oughly understood the methods Of their
prey.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06
CriatOhal'a Joke.

A Genoa paper tells this delightful
story at Americas expense: When
the Duke of Veragua, the descendant
Of Christopher Columbus, visited Chi
cago he inquired at the telegraph office
the charge for telegram to the city
Of Columbus of ten words.
Fifteen cents" answered the Off
cial, mot including the signature,
which is wired free"
WhGreupon the Duke wired: MAY.
or, Columbus: Shall visit your city
next Monday or Tuesday" And he
signed it: "Cristobal Colon de Toledo
y Laareategui de la Cerda Ramirez
de Baquedanoy Gante AImirante Y
Adelantado Mayor de las Judas, Mar
Ques de Jamaica, Duque de Veragua
y de la Vega, Grande de Espana, Sen,
ator del Refine, Caballero de la insigne
orden del Tolson POro, Gran Cruz dc
la Conception de Villavicosa, Cent?
Hombre de Camara del Rey de Els
pana."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06

Eagle was chosen, there were aoou'
e On IN the tribe. Only eight survive
or those who hunted the buffalo at MS
tnougrration. The Council of Advisers
consist of ten, and since he can nc
longer draw the necessary quorum ne
has retired, and his son, Horse Ohle1'
takes his place at head OF the trlDe'
Selected in Buffalo Hunt.
In accordance with the traditional
laws Of the tribe, the chief and nus
advisers are selected in buffalo hunt'
A. This hunt sixty bucks take part
forming twelve hunting parties OF hve
each The most successful ten In the
hunt are selected as the council, ana
when one Of them dies the next pest
hunter among the remaining fifty VINO
participated in the chase Is put IN DIS
place.
But the Poncas have been dying
fast owing to the unremitting atten-
tton of their enemies and the forget"
fitness Of the Federal Government
White Eagle, who was one Of the lead
ers in the ghost dance in 1890, Is very
old, and this fact, together with the
small number of advisers left him.
made his resignation matter Oh
course. AS a matter Of fact, this ac-
ton was decided upon last year, when
his son was selected, but Horse Chlef'
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06

"You certainly did not" was the calm
reply, NOR have / done so. DR.. Elfen-
stein Is an old friend, and as such he
presented me with the flowers Miss Glen
denning has taken from my room. Being
my own property now, will thank her
for their restoration" So saying, she
reached forth her hand for them.
But Belle drew back, and scornfully
replied: .. .....
You shall never have them again, I
assure you, as l shall instantly see that
every stem, leaf and bud is destroyed.
If you do not know your place better in
this house than to put yourself on an
equality with It's visitors, you must be
taught. Do you not think SO, Sir Regi-
nald?' she added, appealing to him.
Certainly. Just take the trash away,
and see that 1t is destroyed. I shall my
self inform DR.. Elfenstein."
you will not do that, surely, uncle.
He would then be vexed with me-" Belle
hastily exclaimed. II will destroy them,
since you wish it also, but not until you
promise to say nothing to him about II"
well, have it your own way; but If
do not, perhaps Miss Nevergail will"
''She dare not! she knows 1t would
seem unmaidenly to mourn over the loss
Of few flowers that were his gift, in his
presence. I am not at all afraid of her
doing So"
SO saying, regardless of Ethel's be-
seeching words and looks, the spiteful
girl left the room with her ill-gotten
treasures, and Ethel saw them no more.
Sir Reginald remained excited, cross
and nervous, for some time after this
scene, and poor Ethel found it almost
impossible to please him in anything she
attempted.
The sight of the flower she still wore
seemed to aggravate him, although he
made no further comments upon the sub
ject, but Ethel felt that without a di-
rect command she was not required to re-
move it.
Therefore 1t remained, and when Dr.
Elfenstein returned in the afternoon for
his usual second visit to the sick man,
he miled, as his eyes rested upon it,
but never was told the fate Of the rest of
his offering, nor heard of the hard words
she had endured on account Of his
friendly gift.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06
LAST BUFFALO HUNT.
poNcA INDIANS CHOOSE CHIEF
AND COUNCIL.
Tribe that Was Once Part of the SIOUX
Nation Selects Rulers in Traditional
Manner-RecalIs Practical Extinction
of American Bison.

There is a touch of pathos In the
story from Oklahoma which reca"S
the practical extinction Of the Amer
lean bison. 1t appears that the he"
chief of the Ponca Indians, who IlVe
In Oklahoma Territory, was to choose
his advisory council. In the old days
when new chief selected his coun-
Gil they were taken from the band
that was most successful in a buffalo
hunt. 1t was arranged to initiate this
ancient CUSTOM but the contrast was
almost painful for the old-time hunt
ers who can remember when millions
of the shaggy beasts roamed the plains
in freedom. Three buffaloes from
small herd in captivity were obtained
for the purpose A sixty-acre tract was
inclosed with a substantial stockade,
at different places were ten small cor
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06

An old bachelor says that marriage
dowry is a lump of sugar intended to
nullify the bitterness Of the dose.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06
AN OLD-TIME BUFFALO HUNT.

it is said. could not exercise authority
until after the formal hunt, when ills
advisers would be selected. The hunt
bore little resemblance to that Of forty
years ago.
Extinction of the B son.
Time was, within the memory Of
many living men, who are not so very
old, either when the American bison,
or as he will perhaps always be called
here the buffalo, existed in the West
ern country in numbers incalculable.
Between the eastern range Of the
Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi
River they roved in herds so large as
to seem impossible to one who never
saw them. There Is a well-authentl-
Gated story that the garrison at Fort
kearney actually fired their cannon at
an immense herd once to prevent them
taking the fort in rush. Many officers
and cavalrymen who were stationed
on the frontier years ago tell of travel
ing for months at n time and never
being out Of sight Of their countless
numbers. The bison was particularly
numerous in Kansas at one time,
owing to the fact that the buffalo
grass was there most plentiful. At
times the plains were a solid, moving
mass of monsters; as far as the eve
could see they were visible in enor-
nous numbers. Trains were often de.
layed while herd crossed the tracks
of the Union Pacific Railroad.
At one time they roamed all over the
country. Naturally migratory, the In
dams knew their wandering habits,
and followed them. They were in those
days Of the greatest value to the, In
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06

rails, one for each band Of warriors
that participated in an endeavor 20 be
chosen of Chief Horse Chiefs council.
Upon this occasion the band that sue
ceeded first in driving the buffalo in
the corral assigned to it was declared
the winners. The other bands were
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06
Her Resentment.

Tess-Jack Hanson isn't fat, Is he'
Jes-Not at all. He's quite grace
full and muscular. Why?
Tess-I happened to mention MIN
to Miss Pechis and she said, "Oh, isn't
he disgustingly stout?"
Jes-Ah, yes She rejected him
some weeks ago and she's mad De-
cause he didn't pine away.-Phiadel-
phia Press.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06
What They Need.

Some men have very ugly views
And like to ventilate them.
When, really, if they had their dueS'
They ought to fumigate Them
Press.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06

dams. They supplied nearly all Of
their food, and millions were slaugh-
tered each year for the sustenance of
the red man. Not only did the buffalo
supply food. but furnished them with
robes and hides for clothing and
dwellings.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-06
Pumping a Ships Cargo.

The "grasshopper" or derrick ele-
vator now in use by the London Grain
Elevator Company at the London
docks has been specially designed for
transshipping the corn from the holds
Of the largest types Of American liners
engaged in the grain trade into light
ers for conveyance to other coasting
vessels or warehouses. Its spout, in
which travels an endless belt covered
with buckets, will draw $50 tons of
corn an hour from the hold of a vessel,
When ready for action it suggests the
great stomach pump that it LIS.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
GARDEN FETE
AT KENT HOLDS
FORTH TO-DAY

To-day is the "gladdest day of all the
year" for the little lads and lassies
over in the gray stone house on the
San Anselmo hills-the San Anselmo
Orphanage.
For to-day are the gardens and
lawns of the Kent home at Kentfield
(near Ross) turned over for the making
of dollars and dimes for the main
tenance of the orphanage and which Is
under the patronage of many charming
maids and matrons from this side ana
from San Rafael and Ross.
Loads of attractions will interest the
hosts of good folk-big and little-Who
go over for sweet charity's sake.
There will be willing donkeys to ride,
which have given their word to behave
decorously and not buck" Baskets
of grapes grown on the Kent acres,
purple and luscious, will be sold for
the little inmates of the gray stone
house on the hill, ice cream, candy and
all the dear sweet things Of childhood.
A Scottish piper promises to play the
bonny airs Of "Auld Scotland" and
fetching ballads will be sung by Will
liam Balnaves and Mrs. John Dempster
Mckee.
The Presbyterian Orphanage should
be the happier tonight by thousand
dollars for the days labor Of love at
Kent Those who go over early TOR
days outing under the purpllng grapes
and the soft magnolias need have no
haunting fears of hunger-for luncheon
will be served by some mighty pretty
maids-and served for quarter-with
change back
Loads of men are going over on the
2 o'clock boat, but the 10 a. m. will
bear most Of the feminine patrons.
Tonight notable wedding will take
place at 1880 Pine street, when Miss
Violet Jacobs will become the bride OF
Robert l.. France, lumber inspector or
the Southern Pacific Company.
Miss Jacobs is an attractive maid,
dark of hair and blue of eye and pos
sessed of a fetching style. The young
bride was educated at the Academy OF
the Sacred Heart in this city, where
her cleverness and charm won her
hosts of friends.
After being graduated Miss Jacobs
and her mother travelled abroad for
wear. spending much time in Paris
from whence it's said much of the
trousseau has come.
Mr.. France is we'll connected and is
exceptionally popular in his business
and social affiliations.
The wedding will be attended only by
relatives.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
NATIVE TREES
ARE PROTECTED
Captain Ahern, the Chief
Forester of Philippines,
Tells of Work Done There

Captain George P. Ahern, Ninth
United States Cavalry, who has been
serving for several years as Govern
ernment chief forester in the Philip
pines, was among the passengers arriv-
ing on the transport Sherman yester-
day. He is on his way to the st. Louis
Exposition, where he will superintend
the disposition of the Philippine eX-
hibits after the close of the fair. With
a half-nillion dollar appropriation
Captain Ahern has succeeded during
the last four years in effecting a thor
ough forestry service in Uncle Sans
new possessions, where sixty stations.
in charge of competent American for
esters, have been established. Every
possible precaution has been taken to
prevent the spread of forest fires, and
strict rules are being enforced to reg
ulate the cutting of timber by the
Chinese, Spanish and American lum-
bermen. In discussing his department
Captain Ahern said yesterday.
We have forest reservation also which is
set aside for special protection. to conserve
either the water now Of certain streams or
the forest itself. The only difference be-
tween the reservations and other public forests
is that the reservations cannot be entered upon
as homesteads sold.
There are between 500 and 700 kinds Of
timber taken out. there being fully 1900 kinds
ferent species are found on one OF ground
On one tract of 100 square miles you will
find fully 400 different species.
We have a large workshop in Manila su-
perntended by three expert cabinet-makers
from Rochester, n. Y, assisted by thirty or
forty Filipinos. In this snop we endeavor to
show the Values and beauties Of different
woods, especially of the kinds that are found
in greatest abundance
In the Philippines we did not start in on
scientific work. but first endeavored 10 show
results in revenue. We made 100000 the
first year, 100000 the second and then $3.50. =
600. So. after the first year, when I asked
for appropriations. they were very generous.
Before having legislation on the subject I
had a talk for two days with the lumbermen-
Chinese, Spanish and Filipinos. We have as a
rule public discussion OF public acts before
they passed. when this came up there
was very little left to be said after con-
ference.
Captain Ahern says the Filipinos are
rapidly becoming accustomed to Amer
lean methods of government. and that
they have shown a decided change for
the better during the last twelve
months He added that Americans in
the Philippines do not like the idea af
paying duty on goods from the United
States, and he expressed the opinion
that a system of internal revenue
would soon be substituted for the Gus
toms tariff as a means for the main
tenance of the government of the
islands.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
WOMAN SWEARS
AGAINST PRIEST
Mrs. Matte Huffman Gives
Testimony in Gray Case
in Favor of DIR. Brennan

The defense in the case of DR..
Thomas F. Brennan, accused of rob-
bing the aged priest, Father Gray or
$4,000, was concluded yesterday with
a sensation.
Mrs. Matte E. Huffman, a profess
sional nurse. swore that in 1892, while
she was employed at Alameda in the
same house where the physician and
the priest resided, Father Gray re-
marked to her:
Il am glad that l have given DR..
Brennan my money. He is to provide
a home for me during the rest of my
life
A murmur of excitement buzZed
through the courtroom when the
statement was made. Instantly Judge
Ccnlan began a rigid cross-examina-
ton of the witness. She refused to be
shaken, but repeated the testimony.
Attorney Cannon, for the defense, rose
to his feet with objections.
The Judge wondered and asked the
attorney why he had not brought the
witness forward before. The attorney
said he had discovered the evidence
late.
Did you consult with DR.. Brennan
before you came here?" the Judge
asked the woman.
IT did not" was the answer. And
though she appeared to vince under
the fire of similar ss-Questions, she
held by this testimony.
This testimony concludes the de-
fense. and the case will be argued to-
morrow
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
ADVERTISEMENTS.

The sale of Columbus
Buggies and Carriages
form erly owned by
Glenn Bros, 1921 Mar
ket street, still contin.
ues. We have bought
this stock and have sold
at cost, or less, 1873 Vehi-
CIes in 10 days. The
store is for rent on o.
tOber lst, and there are
still 200 jobs to be sold,
including Surreys, Bug
gies, Runabouts, Phae-
tons and a general line
of fine work.
This is an opportunity
if you need a carriage.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
The Enterprising weekly.

The important announcement is made in
Town Talk this week that Edwin H. Clough
the noted journalist, has written for that en-
terprisfng paper a series of articles on the
subject OF the missionaries in China and Japan
The initial article. appearing in the current
ISSUE IS OF a character bound 20 attract wide
spread attention II Is entitled Missionary
Graft in the Orient" The Sauntcrer discusses
some interesting political news. throws some
light the Anaconda deal recently ham
died by Millionaire Tom lawson and
tells about Greenway's new agency and HIS
contemplated abdication why the aristocrats
OF Ross Valley are nervous. and about an or
ganized movement against co-cducation at
Berkeley. In the editorial columns there are
several forceful paragraphs explanatory Of the
degeneration Of the State Fair.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
no visit Sam Francisco

without seeing the Diamond Palace would
be like visiting Europe without seeing Par
is. 1t is a leading feature of San Francis
co. and is the most beautiful jewelry
store in the world. Visitors or purchas-
ers are equally welcome. 221 Montgom-
cry street between Bush and Pine
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17

A majority OF the officers of the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge Of the Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows viii arrive in
San Francisco by special train tonight.
Committees from this city and Sacra-
nento VIII meet the train at Reno,
New. early this morning and escort the
distinguished visitors 10 the city. The
officers Of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
are:
John 3. Goodwin OF Atlanta. Ca. grand
sire. r. T. Wright Of Allentown. Pa, deputy
grand sire. J. Prank Grant Of Baltimore, Nd.
grand secretary; Elvin J. Curry OF Baltimore.
Nd. assistant grand secretary; NJ r. Muckie
~ Philadelphia. Pa. grand treasurer; Rev. J.
W Nenable OF Hopknsville. Ky. grand chap
lain J. D. cockrum Of Indianapolis. Ind,
grand marshal: Edwin L. Pisbury Of Charles
town. Mass. grand guardian. and Louis F.
Hart of Tacoma, Wash. grand messenger.
The sessions of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge viii be held in Native Sons
Hall which viii be decorated in a way
70 illustrate in a distinctive man
ner the resources Of the State. Each
day a committee will supply fresh flow
ers in abundance and there will be a
liberal supply Of fruits As the order
does not permit the use Of wines or
spirits at any gathering in the name
OF odd Fellowship, the exhilarating
products Of the State will not be in
evidence.
THREE MONSTER LINKS.
II was announced last evening by the
cOmm---ee on decorations that by to-
night all Of the changes in the street
illuminations will have been made
This committee is especially proud of
its work in Mechanics Pavilion. Here
the three largest links ever constructed
by the order for decorative purposes
have been installed They measure
ffty-one feet across and viii present a
brilliant sight when Illuminated with
white, red and purple lights
The committee on entertainment has
decided that the ball TO be held in Me-
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
AGENT CLANCY GOES EAST. Il Eugen.

AGENT CLANCY GOES EAST. Eugene
Clancy, the business agent OF the Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers, Union, has been dele
gated by his union TO go TO Toronto. Canada.
TO attend the international convention which
of his office will be filled by ]. McGuigan
during his absence, which Will be about two
months 1t is the intention of Agent Clancy
to visit localities in the East where branches
OF his union are located
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17

chanics' Pavilion next Friday night
shall be a full dress affair. This de-
csion, the committee believes, will re-
suit in a much more effective function
and Will better preserve the dignity
Of the order. A scene presented by a
waltz, some HATED, others hatless,
some in full dress and others in outing
suits. is never pleasing. This the COM
mittee is going to avoid
The citizens committee, organized
to further the interests Of the city and
State during the Knights Templar Con-
clave having decided to lend its aid
also to the Odd Fellows, conferred yes
terday with a committee from the last
named organization. The meeting was
held in the office of MAJOR Schmitz in
the City Hall and many suggestions
were offered and accepted that Will
tend to insure the success of the en-
campment.
Allan Pollok, manager of the Hotel
St. Francis, offered to provide the COM
mittee headquarters at the hotel. This
was accepted with a vote of thanks
and on Monday next the committee
viii open offices on the mezzanine floor
OF the hotel A statement by Andrea
Sbarboro, president Of the California
Promotion Committee. that that body
would be happy to receive visiting odd
Fellows, was recorded with apprecia-
ton.
The following executive committee
was appointed and Will meet this
morning at IL o'clock in the Mayors
office to discuss and arrange further
details.
Mayor schnaitz. chairman; Cav. Andrea
sbarboro. vice chairman; w de ST. Paul-seitz,
secretary;-F. W. Dohrmann George E. Morse,
General c. A. Coolidge, Judge George H.
Bahrs. Clement Bennett DR.. A. 9: Devendorh,
Colonel F. z. Beck. Hon. Julius Kahn, VIII
liam Greer Harrison, P n. Lilienthal. Cap
tain G. w. Whitman William McMurray, W:
George H Pippy. Admiral Whiting, u S. n.
FIVE HUNDRED VOICES.
The musical part OF the reception Of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge is in the
hands of the eminent director, Carl
Sawvell. who has organized a grand
chorus numbering five hundred voices
With a few rehearsals he has brought
them TO standard worthy the mas
ters whose works they are singing.
The chairman of the music commit
tee, Past Grand Master w. w. Wat
son, has been untiring In his efforts
in assisting Director Sawvell to en-
roll members for the chorus.
The chorus is made up chiefly Of
good material and a musical treat Of
more than ordinary merit is in store
for Monday and Tuesday evenings,
September 19 and 20.
Mr.. SawvelI has written for the first
night a grand Welcome Choral"
words and music, which has been re-
ceived very favorably; the second num-
ber will be pilgrims Chorus" (from
'.Lombardi") by Verdi: the third. the
y
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-17
A New Art Gallery.

Visitors to our city. and the public
generally, are cordially invited to visit
our newly fitted art rooms. New collec-
tions of the very latest things in pic
lures and frames. Sanborn, Vail & Co.,
TAI Market street.