The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-01-12

! tempt had been made ON the part 81
the s0uthsiders to renew hostilities.
In fact committees had been ap.
pointed consisting of fishermen from
each side of the river to arrange dupli-
cate bills governing the fishing indus
try of the river which werc to be
passed by the respective Legislatures oil
tho two states. Dan Laphsm was .
committeeman from the north side.
1t was the night OF the day upon
which the agreement had been reached.
Peace was at last declared between the
toilers of the Columbia. The north
siders were not to extend their trap
building any trther south and the
southsidels agreed not to cross . certain
line with their nets which was settled
upon ~ the center OF the stream
through the fishing waters.
The active and exciting life OF the
fishermen had its influence upon their
manner Of obtaining pleasure and rec
reation. They did not cultivate the
intellect as 4 whole. In fact only a
few turned their attention to books.
Athletes by nature the men devoted
much time to athletics. They had
their ball grounds, tennis courts and
club rooms. Indoor sports were as
much in favor IS their outdoor sports.
As hand-ball players the village team
stood ready to challenge any OF the
cities. Football and baseball playing,
in their respective seasons, found these
fishermen In the field opposing the
beet teams in the country.
Aside from athletics, dancing was
the magic means Of amusing both
young and old. No week ever passed
during the season that the fishermen
did not engage in this pastime. 1t
was an occasion in which all took
part and the large hall provided for
the purpose was always crowded. A
fisherman is never too young or too old
to dance.
Dancing was the means of celebrat-
ing all important events. No higher
tribute could be paid An individual or
event than by giving a ball. 1t was
the zenith point in bestowing honors.
The settlement of the dispute be-
tween the northsiders and southsiders
occasioned the geratest ball in the his
tory OF the northside village. They
were weaker in numbers but had won
out in measure and were determined |
to celebrate the occasion in a fit and |
proper manner.
There were honors due to many and /
the fishermen were not slow to bestow 4
these upon the deserving ones. The i
ocoo afrx, II ,,aacs. cox,1a ~ IL. fte sL.~o
In fact, it was called the great peace
ball. While there were individuals
who shared the honors, Captain Bud
long and his men were the honored
guests. Dan Lapham had dis
himself on the water and as
a commissioner in settling the trouble
and Sankala was the heroine OF the
hour. To Captain Budlong and his
men she was the most conspicuous per-
sonage at the mouth of the Columbia.
The fishermen 30 accustomed to the ex-
element OF river life, the act Of the girl
in saving the boatload of soldiers was
not looked upon as much out Of the
ordinary, though they all recognized
n Sankala q remarkable young woman.
The ball was decorated as it had
never been decorated before. The floor ,
vas waxed with greater care, and mu-
icians had been employed from the >
leareet town. The rude fisher-folk .
vers decked out in their best garments. ,
The women took unusual care with !
heir toilets. When the ball room was :
lied at an early hour, the people Of
he fishing village presented 4 very
God appearance. The. soldiers, many :
4 them from the city, were surprised :
o see the presto change from the rug.
cd men Of the fish-traps, and the care
ess girls of the beach to the gallant
nd gay figures of the ballroom.
Human nature 10 much the same {
mong all classes, and it was not ma b
,rially different among the fisher-folk.
(any of them had gathered early. o
he women were seated in groups, and 8
on those who entered lat r
2. Young girls and boys were skip a
ing across the hall in frolicsome,
Unless manner. Old men sat in the g
,rners and looked on in silence. el
A faint cheer rose over the room. 80
aptain Budlong entered accompanied "a
: Hazel Seadog. The applause was ca
T the captain. m
'Is Sankala coming" asked one OF - -
Ie women Of another. "
"She promised after long persuasion
come. But she only agreed to re-
ain . short time. Ringwold is about to
huasted from his work with the er
FUNDED and Sankala does not think It'll T.
zht anyway, to celebrate while the XII
FUNDED are 80 low. She thought It b
-ong to give the ball while Old Seadog OF
lying at the point Of DEATH" 70
"It doesn't seem to worry Hazel, SC
8 daughter" remarked another tn
,man who was watching the rich fish da
mans child, wreatbed in smiles, XII
liIe she entertained the captain OF in
e militia. m
The crowd had gathered and the
and march and quadrile that fol-
we'd were over. All were seated 81,
ain when eight sensation near the
or caaused the pleasure seekers 10 ri
,k in the direction. The soldiers clio
to applaud, and continued NIB
til the house fairly shook Dan th'