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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Sad Death

Thursday morning Joseph c. Nc
Kee died after a long sickness. He
suffered a stroke of paralysis the
fourth of July and never recovered,
though he seemed to be improving
week or so ago. While his death
was not unexpected it was none the
less sad. He was bright, ener-
getic young man and was held in
high esteem among all his acquain-
tances. He leaves wife and two
children to mourn his loss. The
funeral was held yesterday
under charge of the Odd
Fellows lodge of which he was a
member. Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee
came to Caldwell few years ago
and have been very active in the
society and church life of Caldwell.
THE TRIBUNE extends coincidence.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Rural Carriers Meet

-
4 The members of the Idaho State
Association Of Rural Mail Carriers
met ii Caldwell Saturday evening
at the home of +. D. Walker, car
rier on route No. q. This was a
special meeting called for the pur-
pose of discussing various subjects
pertaining to this branch of the
mail service and to transact other
business. There were present
Messrs. Fl. D. Wadsworth of Boise,
c. J. Mcintosh and J. N. Moore of
Meridian, R. H. Rutledg. of Mid
dleton, and T. E. Walker and c.
E. Convey of Caldwell. 1t was a
very interesting meeting. The
treasurer of the National Associa-
ton of Rural Carriers had issued a
circular letter, instructing the rural
carriers how to vote and this meet
ing was called for the purpose of
letting the world know that the
Idaho association was not in poll
tics and strongly opposed to mixing
up in politics. Appropriate resolu-
tons along this line were passed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Pleasant Social Euent

Thursday evening Mrs. R. V.
Sebree entertained the high five
club at the Saratoga. It was a
most pleasant social event. High
five was played until midnight
when most dainty and delicious re-
freshments were served. Miss
Stella Cupp won the lady's piece
and Mr.. A. Ballantyne, won the
geut1eman's. Miss Anna Christian
son won the lady's BOBBY prize and
Mr.. Albert Christensen the gen
tleman's. Those present were
Mesdames Soule, Hammond, and
Misses Christensen, Stevenson,
Baxter, Stella and Mary Cupp, Ohm
stead, Wilkins, Kelleher, and Kel-
Ter. Messrs. A. Ballantyne, S.
Ballantyne, J. Kelleher, W. Kelle-
her, Zeh, Hammond, Soule, Van
Hyming, Davis, Christensen,
Flynn, and Gipson.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Wants District Divided.

There is considerable talk among
attorneys of dividing the Third
judicial District, which now con-
sists of Canyon, Ada, Boise, Wash
ington and Owyhee, counties. It
is probable that such a bill will be in
troduced in the legislature. The
plan is to make one district Of
Canyon, Owyhee and Washington
counties, and one of Ada and Boise.
In fact the district is too large and
people are beginning to realize it.
There likely to be no opposition.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
GOVERNMENT REDEMPTION
Board of Directors Meet-ImpOrtant
Matters Explained.

Offices Board of Directors of the Payette-
Boise Water Users Association, Ltd, Cald-
we'll, Idaho, Dec. 10, 1904 Meeting held
at the Office of the Association. Upon roll
call it was shown that Directors ]. H. Low
ell, A. A. Richards and e. NJ. Kirkpatrick
We're present. There being no quorum
present an adjournment was taken until 8
O'Clock p. m. Wednesday, Dec 18th.
Caldwell Idaho, Dec IA. 1904. Meeting
called to order by President lowell in pur-
suance to adjournment from Dec. 18th. Di-
rectors present: D. R. Hubbard, H. A .
Partridge. J. J. Walling,' A R. Stalker, A.
A. Rich ards, A. ]. How'd, J. H. Lowell,
E. NJ. Kirkpatrick, A. J. Mitchell and c.
E. Paine. Directors absent Frank Steu-
nenberg.
Minutes of last meeting read, corrected
and approved.
President Lowell presented the following
list of names of agents appointed by him
to solicit subscriptions and signers to con-
tracts: Boise, E. G. Rowell, Edward
Smith, E. G. Cook; Meridian, V. T. Craig,
G. H. Rogers, A. R. Stalker; NBmpa, J. D.
Bloomfield. ]. H. Graybill Caldwell, H. j.
zeh, H. A. Griffiths; Parma, f. Z. Fisk,
N. A. Bates; Emmett, Edward Warning;
New Plymouth, Louis Wachter.
Question asked by A. J. How'd as to how
much land now in private ownership could
be held by one man under the proposed
government plan. President Lowell sub
mitted the following letter from Judge
Richards in answer, same to be made part
of the minutes of this meeting:
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
DEFEATED THE BON Ds.

The TRIBUNE regrets to learn
that at the bond election held in
the Ridenbaugh Irrigation District,
last Tuesday, the vote Of the people
was against the issuance of bonds.
That leaves things in a bad shape.
The District is now dry land
proposition. It means that the
progress and development of that
splendid section of country from
Nampa down through Deer Flat is
to be seriously retarded. The Gov
eminent project will ultimately re-
lieve the situation, but, at best, that
will take several years. 1t would
have been far better to have voted
the bonds, secured the Ridenbaugh
canal and proceeded with the work
of enlargement than to have to de-
pend solely upon the Government.
The work could be progressing,
giving sure promise to people who
have taken up lands in expectation
of enlargement and extension that
they would, not have long to wait,
and whenever Government became
ready to take hold there would be a
certain amount of work accom-
plished which would be so much
towards an early completion of the
system. We think it is very un-
fortunate, indeed, that so serious a
check should be PCT upon the de-
velopment of the territory within
the Ridenbaugh District.
1t is said that the vote of the
people in the Ridenbaugh was in
fuenced by the agitation in the
Pioneer District. 1t may have been,
and no doubt other evils will flow
from this agitation effecting the en-
tire irrigation district system, but
not for long, we ear aestly hope.
It must be held in mind that the
Government proposition is nothing
more nor less than the District sys-
tenn on more extended scale. It
is community ownership and con-
troll, neither more nor less and that
is what the District is. If agitators
may diseredit District organizations
so may they discredit the Govern
ment project, and keep things in a
constant state of fermentation if
people will consent to be beguiled
by them. But soon the people will
learn and the comfort given the
agitator' will be cold and discourag-
ing
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Government Reclamation Meetings

An enthusiastic Government
Reclamation meeting was held at
Middleton Thursday night and an
other at Notus Friday night. The
people were addressed by Hon. J..
H. Lowell. president of the Payette-
Boise Water Users Association,
and also by Judge J. H. Richards.
The audiences were large and
showed deep interest in the project.
Mr.. Lowell report that the owners
of upwards of 1906 acres have al
ready signed contracts with the
Government and everything is NOV
ing smoothly and rapidly. The
people are waking up.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
NEW SECRETARY AND sUPr.

Fl. M. Hedges was appointed
Secretary, Superintendent and En-.
gineer for the Pioneer Irrigation
District on the r2th inst. He took
charge on the 18th. R. H. Davis
resigned the Secretaryship on the
9th.
Mr.. Hedges is a very competent
man in every respect and his APP
pointment will be great advantage
to the District. He has a good
practical knowledge of irrigation
engineering and will be of great
service in laying out latera1s, plac-
ing headgates, rating fumes AMI
doing the many things where engi-
neering skill is requisit. Moreover,
his employment will work consider
able economy, as it does away with
the necessity of employing a man
especially for engineering purposes.
We have always been of the opinion
that the superintendent should be
an engineer and the Directors of
the District seem to have arrived
at the same conclusion. Mr.. Hedges
compensation has been fixed at
$500 per annum, which is certain
~ very reasonable. considering his
numerous duties. It is probable
that at times he may have to have
some clerical assistance in the Sec
retary's Office, but that will not
amount to much. The construction
work being now practically COM
pleted, the Superintendent duties
will relate mainly to distribution of
water and the engineering will be
confined mainly to laying out and
perfecting the lateral systems. The
District is certainly fortunate in Sc
curing the services of so competent
a man as Mr.. Hedges and the Di-
Tectors are to be congratulated in
working considerable saving of
administrative expenses.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
UNCLE SAM WILL
QUICKLY DO 1T
Continued from first page)

system unequaled in all the world.
In view of all this, how can any
one hesitate about entering into
the required agreement with the
Government? Go forthwith sign
up. Take chance with Uncle
Sam, he never went back on the
people and never will. Mr.. ]. H.
Lowell is always in his Office. Call
on him. Take a chance. It will
be the making of the country.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Bal Masque.

Monday evening, Dec. rs, a
grand MASQUERADE bali will be given
at Armory hall under the manage
ment of Prof. Gordon's orchestra.
This will be aChristmas bail and all
are cordially invited to attend. A
good orderly dance is assured as is
also good music,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

Boise, Idaho, Dec. 6, 1901 Mr.. J. H.
Lowell, President, Caldwell, Idaho.-Dear
Sir: Your favor of the 9th inst. to Mr..
Hubbard was handed me for perusal. |
find this question in your letter lone
question seems to be in their minds, and
that is the possibility of their private hold
lngs being reduced below the 1G0 acre linn
it," l call your attention to clause in
Sec on page of the National Irrigation
Act, as published in your pamphlet, which
reads as follows: That public lands
which it is proposed to irrigate by means
of any contemplated works, shall be sub
ject to entry only under the provisions of
the homestead laws in tracts of not less
than 100 acres" This clause eviden thy re-
fers to where the act is applied to the pub
lie domain.
| call your attention also to clause in
Sec S, commencing at the bottom Of page !
in the same pamphlet, which reads as fol
lows: No right to the use OF water for
land in private ownership shall be sold for
tract exceeding 100 acres to any one land
owner"
1t appears from this clause that one who
owns his land is entitled to 100 acres, and
this acreage cannot be reduced without his
consent. 1t impre sses me that this makes
the matter clear to which your letter refers
l write this at the suggestion of Mr.
Hubbard, and trust it may be of some
assistance to you.
Yours very truly,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
NO ELECTION THIS YEAR

Judge Stewart rendered his deci-
sion in the case of Ballard VS. Board
of Directors of the Pioneer Irriga~
ton District last evening. He de-
eided that there can be no election
until December 1905. Thus the
Board has acted in accordance with
law in not calling the election. %
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Yours very truly,
J. H. RICHARDS.

The question was asked by Mr.. Partridge
as to the requirements of residence of
parties holding lands in private owner
ship and applying for shares from the
government works. In answer a part of
Sec. of the Reclamation Acc was quoted
as follows: No right to the use of water
for land in private ownership shall be sold
for tract exceeding one hundred and
sixty acres to any one land owner, and no
such sale shall be made to any land owner
unless he be an actual bona tide resident
on such land, or occupant thereof residin e
in the neighborhood of said land" As to
the construction of the term In the neigh
borhood of said land" this matter was re-
fered to Attorney Richards for his opinion.
Question by A. J. How'd asking how a
land owner should sign contracts whe re
part lies above and part below the line
of the government canal Ans wered by
President Lowell that in case the owner
knows to a certainty that it can not be
Watered he should leave it out. otherwise
sign for it and the government would cut
out all not susceptible to irrigation and
shares would attach only to the exact
number of acres found to be under the
government works. Other questions con-
corning priority of rights and use of waste
water were asked by A. R. Stalker and
discussed by the Board and Judge Richards
explained that priority of rights were
bound to be respected and that all waste
water will belong to the Associa ton.
Question by E. NJ. Kirkpa4 rick as to
what will be the status of present ditch
systems when signing for stock in govern
ment works is completed.
The question was answered as follows
Local organizations will continue in charge
of the distribution of water under their re-
spective canals exactly as at present, sub
ject only to the general control of the
Water Users Association. The general
Association will of necessity have charge
of the distribution of water from the res
ervoirs and from the river, but the local
organizations will continue to oDerate
their own works and distribute the water
under their own rules, subject only to the
SCISl al SUPERVISION 0I the Association.
The local organizations will be somewhat
in the position of counties in the state
which have entire control of their local
affairs etfecting all the counties. Finally
these local organizations will probably grow
into some uniform systems that is found
best adapted for the control of the local
affairs, but this will be question of growth
TO be determined upon by the different
localities and adopted gradually.
A. R. Stalker handed in report of Mr.
Rogers. Same referred back for detailed
statement. Report of A. R. Stalker as to
taking of contracts received and approved
On motion Mr.. Hubbard was appointed
chairman of committee to be selected Inv
himself to wait on State Land Board re-
lative to their subscription to the govern
ment project.
Reports of F. E. Fisk and NJ. A. Bates az
to stock subscription agents at Parma re-
eeived and approved.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21
narlre, Entertaimea at Trie.t,

PRIEST, July 21.--Count Goess, the governor of Triest, gave dinner to the officers of the American battieship and European squadrons. The governor in delicious speech proposed toast to the health of President Roosevelt. and Rear Admiral Barker of the bat tleship squadron proposed the health of Emperor Francis Joseph. Both toasts were warmly honored, and the dinner was characterized by marked cordiality Later Rear Admiral Bar ker gave banquet on board the May flower in honor of the governor, Rear Admiral yon Jedina and other high Austrian officials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21
RAGING.
HORSES AND SULKIES
 BUN OVER EACH OTHER

Saugus, Mass, July 21.--On the sec ond day of the two weeks meeting at Old Saugus track. the attendance was extremely large and yesterdays rac- ing was replete with head and head RilisheS.
 One accident marred the sport. Tn the 2,25 pace, when on the first turn, Major Mckinley ripped and fell, and before they could pull wide from the fallen horse, sulky and driver, Azure and Billie raced right over them, throwing out their drivers. Amos Rathburn, driver for A. P. Christy of Worcester. who was behind Billie, was seriously injured. While no bones were broken it is feared that he sustained internal injuries. The oth- CT drivers and the horses were not seriously harmed.
 Anaccnda was made the original fa- vorite of the free-for-all, but Major Muscovite later supplanted him in public estimation. After dropping the initial heat to Royal R. Sheldon, the son of Muscovfte captured the money.
 The General was picked to win the 2.19 trotting event The Regent was q long shot for the first division of the 2.25 pacing clasS while the spectators will have another opportunity to pick the winner of the second division of the 2.25 and the 215 pacing events, as both were postponed till to-day after three heats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21
PARKER AND DAVIS.
Democratic Nominee For vfce Presa-
 dent at Esopus.

Democratic Nominee For vfoe Pr@sa-
 dent at Esopus.
 ESOPUS. N. Y, July 21. - Henry Gassaway Davis, the Democratic nom- inee for vice president, arrived at Eso- pus station at 12:17 to make his cali on Judge Parker. He was accompanied by Norman E. Mack of Buffalo, na- tionai committeeman for this state: Daniel J. Campau of Detroit, national committeeman for Michigan, and his secretary, c. M. Hendley The judges reception committee consisted of his son-in-law, the Rev. c. M Bell, and his secretary, Arthur McCausland.
 MT. Mack was first to leave the train He was greeted by Mr. Bell and intro duced former Senator Davis and MT Campau. A horde of photographers was on hand, and Mfr Davis posed for a picture with MT. Mack and Mir. Cam pau. Nr. Davis had nothing to say to interyiewers. MT. Mack said that the national chairmanship was not settled.
 Mir. CRmpau was asked if he thought Senator German was no longer a pos sibility.
 "No." said Mr. Campau. Tt looks like either Mir. German or afr. Shee- han"
 Not word about Taggart from the Michigander.
 The party entered Judge Parlker's wagonette and drove to Rosemount preceded by vehicles full of photog- raphers Judge Parker, who was on the veranda, shook hands with MT. Mack and MT. Campau, who preceded MT. Davis in alighting, and then the judges running mate was introduced fo him by Mir Mack The visitors were next presented to Mrs Parker. All soon went inside except the two candidates, who sat down on the yeran- da and had an earnest talk, which only the call to luncheon interrupted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21

found two young confeLerats soldiers two boys, about If or IS years of age. lying wounded upon the field. l took them to my home. then in the neigh- borhood ot the battlefield. and took care of them for several weeks. untlE they had almost recovered from their wounds. One morning a company of federal soldiers surrounded my house and took us prisoners to Danvilie. where they kept us for several dayn before taking the boys to prison. When the lads were about to be taken away they gave me this $20 bill for taking care. of them. I refused at first, but they insisted that I take tue money for it would be taken from them any, way, and I would just as soon have ig as anybody. finally consented They gave me the bill and bads me good-by as they went to prison. This was A years ago." said the judge. ''and [ have neither heard nor seen anything of the young soldiers since. but have kept the money. Many times I hawg been broke and in need of dollar, but I never had desire to spend the bill. Here it is; 1t belongs to them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21
WATERBOY THE VICTOR.


 NEW YOIth, July -l. Asaterboy. the champion of last year. won the fifth race at Brighton beach, defeating Rosetint and Broomstick, the latter the holder of the worlds record of 2:02 4.5 for one mile and quarter. Water boys victory reused as much enthusi' asm as did Broomstick's nine days ago when he won the Brighton handicap
 Broomstick was always a favorite closing at 4 to 5, while Waterboy, who spened at ' to 5, was pounded down to Il to 10, all the big plungers sending biz commissions into the ring.
 Br0omstick showed in front as the horses passed the stand the first time but in making the paddock turn Odom sent WrRterbOy into the lead. In the run down the back stretch Waterboy was leaGing by a head from Broom. stick. Rounding the far turn Water. boy drew away, and a great shout went up from the stand as the black horse took commanding lead. In the stretch Odom was looking back al the field and won easily by length and half Rosetint, who was run ming last ail the way, closed with g rush in Il v stretch and beat the fast tiring Broomstick for the place.
 Lady Amelia, favorite, won the Glen Cove handicap by four lengths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21
THIS FAyORITE WON.

Windsor. Ont, July 21.-Angus Pointer, who is entered for the Cham Der of Commerce stake at the Crosse Pointe grand cirucit races next week, won the 2.16 pace at the Windsor races yesterday i'll three straight heats. Angus Pointer was strong favorite, selling at 50 10 20 for a field of six other entries. Results:
 212 trot, purse $600-Gold Stand ard won in two straight heats. Time, 2.13, 2.11%. Wild Wilton, Direct View and Angiola also started.
 2.14 pace, purse $S00-Black Hal won in three straight heats. Time, 2.10A, 2.08A, 2.10. Bob O'Reil, Eliola, vyzole and Bonnie Patchen also started.
 2.1s pace, purse $500 Angus Point CT won three straight heats. Time, 2.0S14, 2.O91a, 2.1O1a. Ethel Nc, Lit tie Sandy, Benny, Minnaloid, Little Tim and Bonnie Treasure also start ed. A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21
Battle Royal In Court.

PLAINFIELD, N. J., July 21.-Jus- tice Hezekiah Hand, the Democratic leader of Plainf.eld, N. J., fiercely at tackled Lawyer V. w. Nash, IT,, In his courtroom, knocking him down, cut ting his neck and bruising his leg and other parts of his body. MT. Nash had refused to comply with the Justices order to leave the courtroom, and the latter rushed upon him, the lawyer making no defense to the blows. The quarrel was started when MT. Nash challenged the justices right to sit ip a contract case William G. De Meza and Walter Hatfield, Sr., two local lawyers, separated the pair. Mrs. Lucy Fairbanks, a witness in the case, tainted. Mr. Nash has gone to Sea Girt to ask Governor Murphy to re yoke Justice Hands commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21
THE DIAMOND.
HOLYOKE
 DROPPING
Bridgeport Takes Fall Out of Champions Spring field Again Winning
 Hartford Still Wins.

Holyoke, Mass, July 21.-To the great astonishment of the Champs, Manager O'Rourke sprung a surprise yesterday when he trotted out Pop Foster as pitcher against Holyoke, and the surprise increased as the game proceeded and Foster pitched a winning game. Mccullough was first at the points for the visitors and af- ter pitching two balls to the first man up, was obliged to retire on account of an injury to his shoulder Pop Foster took his place and pitched in excellent form and style, and kept the Holyo&e team guessing every minute He and Catcher O'Rourke played q heady game, and Holyoke only got five hits from him. The feature of the contest was the one hand stop by Odell. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-21
FIGHTER MUST WORK.

Hartford. July 21.-Paddy Fenton, formerly well known lightweight pu giiist, came to this city yesterday and instead of looking for a good match, as was formerly his custom, he looked for work. He secured employment upon the new bridge and before the day was over he was nearly ready to take the count from his exertions with the shovel. Fenton was great favorite here several years ago and gave a good account of himself in several bouts pulled off in this section. He had q hard battle with Fred McGirr of Bridgeport in the boathouse in East Hartford when bouts were popular over there. and he put it all over Me Girr. Fenton was always ready for q go and he took part in so many fights tlfat the constant training undermined bis health and he was obliged to give up the squared arena. One of his nota- bie contests in recent years was at New London. November 20, 1900, when Patsy Sweeney defeated him in three rounds It Is doubtful if he ever re turns to the ring.