The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-01-06

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| c. W. Moore.-"My acquaintance
with the late Ex-Governor Steunen-
berg dates from about the time of
his nomination and election as
governor. 1t was but natural that
one living the simple. unostentious
life he had led would not be known
by great many people. He was a
plain, honest, earnest and sincere
citizen of a manner that always in
spired confidence. and was posses
sed of an exceptionally strong in
dividuality. He was straightior-
ward and earnest in his dealings
with men and yet always patient
and considerate in his treatment of
the acts or opinions of others,
These qualities were noticeable in
his administration as governor. He
gave the state careful and econo-
mical ADMINISTRATION and there seemed
to be an influence in the work that
developed and made broader
minded and more liberal man !.
In the history of Idaho Governor
Steunenberg will be remembered
for bis suppression of anarchy and
riot in Shoshone county. This at
tracted the attention of the people
throughout the nation, who were
surprised to see these evils treated
with determination and frmness
such as had never been seen in the
older states: An illustration of
the force and character of the man
was shown when, appearing be-
fore a Congressioal committee,
members of which belonging to
his own party sought to gain votes
in certain districts by involving the
national administration in the Sho-
shone county affair. Governor
Steunenberg told them that he
alone was responsible. The feeling
of safety for life and property in
Idaho was largely the creation OF
Governor Steunenberg.
Joseph PerrauIt. - The sorrow
caused by the tragic death of Gov
ernor Steunenberg is so appalling
that 1t is impossible to find words
to characterize SO dastardly crime.
He was such a kindly, lovable man
that it did not seem possible that he
could have had an enemy. A.
great, stalwart, noble, generous,
plain man, who had the respect.
confidence and love OF all who
knew him. I had the honor to
serve on his staff in San Francisco
when the Idaho regiment returned
from the Philippines, and every
Idaho citizen who was in San
Francisco at that time-and there
we're many--will testify that Gov
ernor Steunenberg was a prince
among princes upon that occasion,
as upon all occasions when called
upon to act for the state. He saw
to it that the "boys" had the very
best of everything, and 1 am sure
that the First Idaho regiment will
this day mourn the loss of true
friend. When the history of Idaho
is written, Fra nix Steunenberg will
be remembered as one of Idaho's
greatest governors, for the service
he rendered in saving the state
from disgrace during the Cnur
troubles, six years ago.
fremont Wood.-"I have know n
Governor Steunenberg since he
FIRST came to Idaho. Soon after his
arrival he identified himself with
the business and political interests
of the then territory. As news
paper editor and manager he was
always conscientious and consistent
and soon after the admission of the
state into the Union il became APP
parent that he was coming lead
er of the younger element of his
party. His straightforward and
consistent course as governor was
only what was expected by those
who had observed his career prior
to that time. His death at this
time, from natural causes, would
have been great loss, but the loss
to the entire state resulting fron,
this closing tragedy III his life can
never Be estimated. =
MAJ E.-a nv