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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

In the last three months Of 1905 there in the
United States according to reports published by the
Interstate Commission 1.7sS dsraimsnts with list Of
146 persons killed and 1,517 injured. Recently the
average of deraiments and casualties has been far be-
yond the former ngures In years the deramsnts
tragic list have beyond the expansion Of rail-
road systems population Proportonately there
accidents and greater resulting damage TO life
and property
It represented By the trackmen that In
rails and roadbeds defective and that the force
maintained to watch and repair them is insufficient
They that rails broken account Of Inn
proper support by ties than by faulty manufacture in the
steel mills 1t IL further claimed that the patrol Of
tracks by day and night Is mot enforced thoroughly
In former years. and that State inspection
tracks has become necessity. Az the trackmen
close touch with roadbeds physically their statement
may be assumed will be carefully weighed by railroad
officials who desire much any class that tracks,
branches of the service shall be safe and scient
st Louis Globe DemOcrat
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28
PLAGUE OF BIRDS IN ENGLAND.

Result OF Crusade for Protection
Battues OF sparrovvs and Finches.
The protection Of birds In England
has reached such stage that they have
become q nuisance and now 1t Is not
unlikely that a systematic war will be
waged on them. The complaint Ii not
of the game birds, which pay In sport
and in the market. It In the little
feathered creatures that are bothering
the farmers and gardeners.
OF course, the sparrows are the
worst. They have grown to millions
In the southern part Of England and
the Kentish farmers have had to organ
ixe battues to reduce their numbers, az
they were devouring seed and grain and
destroying fruit to a ruinous extent.
Tens Of thousands Of them have been
shot or caught with birdlims.
In Herefordshire, just north Of Lon
don, the bullnnches are the worst Of
tenders, swarms Of them darken the
air and settle down on the fields and
in the orchard. The statement made
lb that uucy ducoAutCiy uChuuS zig lkeS1
Of fruit.
Each apple or pear has only little
peck taken from It, but 1t Ii thrown to
the ground and rendered totally unmar-
ketable. The farmers and fruit rails.
ers here talk of organizing formal hunts
to thin out the nocirs Of birds. starlinga
have also become extremely numerous
and are badly in need Of slaughter, the
country people say.
The pigeons are the only birds con.
stantly shot all the year around in
England, and In spite Of this their num-
Der never seems to diminish. In one
farm outside Of London the proprietor
reports that he shot recently $40 pig.
cons in a single day.
Farmers and gardeners and frui,
growers are proposing to memorabilia
the government for the establishment
Of a scientific system to combat the In
crease OF sparrows, fnches. starlings
crows and pigeons In the interest OF
husbandry and horticulture.-New Yorh
Sun.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

In It's early years the nineteenth CEN
fury, as IL jealous to make a name
for itself, was very active in bringing
great men and great deeds into the
world. Among the many centenaries
which we will be celebrating every
month or two. we should not forget
indeed, we have forgotten for three
months-the abolition Of the slave
trade In England in March, 1907. This
was one of the great acts Of the Green
vile ministry. The other was an act
Of spiritual liberation, the effort to es-
tablish religious equality by allowing
Roman Catholic officers to serve In the
British army.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

rules the death bed of the old Louisiana Lottery
and the decedent Is believed have left heirs few
mourners and q memory that 1t Is most charitable to
forget.
The end came through the acceptance Of a plea or
guilty offered by thirty defendants from several
different States to the charge Of conrng to cause the
interstate carriage of lottery Advertising
This is the elimination of legal fight which the gov
eminent has carried for forty years, and moral
fight which the American people have carried on for
much longer time. The mails closed to lotteries
in 1865 The companies turned at to transportation
by express, and 1t not until 1895 that law was
secured which forbade interstate transportation OF lot
terry tickets or advertisements This drove the Louisiana
from United States Honduras and caused
a change Its name. The constitutionaty of the law
was at attacked and fought through the courts
until 19O3 when the Supreme Court decided against the
lottery company.
Since then the business of distributing tickets and
advertisements has been by messenger, but agents Of
the government able to present strong case Of
conspiracy tho express companies too that the
cent conviction resulted.
The lottery then, Is dead Let us hope that 1t viii
stay dead 1t conceived in the alsehood that few
should profit at the expense of the many 1t robbed
the widow and the orphan, and fattened the work
mans slender wages 1t bred false hopes, broke dow
sefreancs and steadness Of character and furnished
convenient cloak for dishonesty-Youths Companion
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

acme OF drearineS. to another. A sum-
mer hotel and unlimited white flannel
make up the ideal of luxury that one
vacationist aspires to, while his friend
seeks regions where hotels and white
fiannels are. alike unknown, A fishing
rod Is the symbol Of earthly delight to
one man and the rod of chastisement
to another, while golf stick may be
an enchanter's wand or the scepter of
the evil one. Women, too, differ Wide
~ In their standard Of summer joys.
my idea of summer vacation" said
one woman, is to go where l shall
never feel the touch Of gloves, wells or
hat pins" while her friend declared
that to her an ideal summer meant an
unlimited supply Of these articles. 1t
Is well, as has been tritely observed,
that people don't all think alike" else
the hotel porches could not be made
large enough, and there would not be
enough white flannel and golf sticks to
go around.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28
A wonderful Cataract.

The falls OF IguAzu, situate near
where Argentina, Paraguay and Bra
I'll meet, form one Of the most wonder
full cataracts In the world, being great
er in extent and more varied In charac-
ter than the better known falls Of M
agara. The first plunge Of the Iguazu
falls Is 210 feet. followed by two oth-
ers of 100 feet each, while between tbs
two series Of falls there are cataracts
and rapids covering a vast expanss and
surrounding picturesque islands
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

To some the most restful kind Of re-
taxation Is to turn from one form Of
mental or physical activity to another,
bringing into play new set of facul-
ties or muscles. The man who has
spent his working day over law books
or ledgers will take up with delight the
classics or some branch OF natural his
tory or will enter upon the study OF
languages or literature. There Is no
doubt that the highest form Of recrea-
ton is found In such ways, because
while they furnish rest and refresh
ment they at the same time widen ones
Intellectual range and promote growth
In new directions.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

It has been declared by lecturer to
the Mothers Club of New York City
that the official eagle of this country,
as shown in authorized designs. Is fe-
male. The proof offered Is the white
tufts of feathers on head and breast,
and the fact that the female eagle Is
larger and stronger than the male
Nevertheless. most persons think Of the
metaphorical bird as a male. Orni.
biologists say that the conventional de-
sign does not Indicate the sex. and the
law is plain. In the description Of the
seal accepted by the Continental Con.
gress June 20, 1882, the pronoun "his'
Is used three times with reference to
the bird.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

The old saying that what Is one
mans meat Is another mans poison Is
particularly applicable to mankind's
ideal of pleasure, and one has but to
listen to the plans Of vacation seekers
% realize how numerous and how d.
vers,hed are the primrose paths Of dali
lance. Travel Is one mans bliss and
another mans horror; porch and an
easy chair Is the qulntessence Of CON-
tort 10 one pleasure seeker and the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Henry G. Davis Ii telling his friends
that he has no intention for running
for the vice presidency next year. He
wishes, however, TO have 1t distinctly
understood that he Is not going to keep
out Of the race on account of his age.
We can assure him that nobody would
have guessed that as the cause Of his
refusal to run.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

A Shamokln (Pa.) miner who CON-
planned that some men were trying 10
force 100000 of tainted money on
him was declared insane without the
formality of impaneling jury. Moth
ing like saving time in case Of that
kind.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28
the Hygiene of Underwear.

The average person wearing two sets
OF underclothing week, says the
Youths Companion. will make the
change In the middle of the week. but
1t would be far better II the two sets
were kept going the entire week on al
ternts days. With the bi-weekly
change, the clothes worn during the
day are aired only for seven or eight
hours In the twenty-four and never
have the purifying process Of a sun
ming. With two sets going on alter
nate days. one set can be aired two
nights and one day, and, II possible,
should be hung up where they can re-
ceivs the direct rays OF the sun for
some hours. They should not be kept
In a DARK closet.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

To Inquirer; There 10 no evidence
Do show that Senator Philander Knox
was named In honor Of the late 9. K.
Philander Doesticks, P. B. Don't both
or us with trivial questions like that.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

A Pittsburg man killed himself to
avoid the necessity Of paying doctors
bill. The doctor may have the salts
faction Of being able to make 1t appear
that he might have effected a cure IL
he had been given the right kind Of a
chance
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Aunt Carrie Nation continues 30 get
herself arrested for disturbing the calm
peacefulness Of some saloon II the
woman had a bit Of originality she
would try some new stunt
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

II mosquitoes have any reasoning
power, they ought to feel grateful to
the woman who invented the peek-a-
boo shirt waist.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Criminals" says the st. Paul Dis
patch, ARE having too much rope in
this country" There Is rapidly
spreading belief that criminals are not
getting enough rope in this country.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

When a woman is superstitious, It
doesn't mean anything, but II q man
In superstitious 1t usually means that
his business undertakings become fall
ures.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Thomas A. Edison says that cleo
tricity Ia more Of mystery to him
now than ever. 1t seems to be case
where mystery and mastery 60 hand In
hand,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Philadelphia clsrgymen have started
a controversy over the question wheth-
or q hen ''sits" or "sets" They might
compromise by using an incubator.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Mr.. John D. Rockefeller's $25- hne
for scorching seems to have been paid
cut of his own pocket. contrary to the
expectations of the oil consumers
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Is not a man with gun and dis
position to use it more real and ef-
fective ''mortician" than an under
kakar7
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28
What's His ARef

AFTER all, you know" said Dudley,
"a man is only as old as he feels"
"Yesr replied Wise. How about
the fellow who feels like 2-year-
oldr"-Philadelph Press
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

The first step toward a Widows seq
ond trip to the matrimonial altar IL her
announcement that she will never maj
ry again.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

For each bachelor who signs because
he Is alone, fully dozen married men
sigh because they are not
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

You can praise one man to another
without offense, providing The one who
Is praised Ia dead
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28
SAFETY IN RAILWAY TRAVEL.

HE National Union Of Railway Trackmsn
has filed complaints before the railroad COM
missioners Of various States In regard to
dangerous conditions the trackmen some
times contend with. This question has re-
Gently become more urgent on account Of
the eerioua Increase in railroad fatalities.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Many a man who hasn't a good
horse now will pat his old family
horse on the back, and say: IT tell
you, this old plug has been a mighty
fine horse In his time"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

much Indifference among the people From these
scandals arise which rsproach to our system Of
government and which costly to those levied
for It's support
The youths who have devoted four years to acquiring
classical education have by this very training fitted
themselves to leaders in the parties to which
they elect themselves They can be Of marked service
In making these agencies serve the people-what they
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Instead Of trying to mend their ways
some men could save a lot of time by
hustling for a new supply.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

We have no reason to believe that
the Lord loves cheerful giver VINO
advertises his charity broadcast.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28
THE END OF THE LOTTERY.

are not usually places for re-
joicing, nor it Is often that the old rule
about speaking noting but good of the dead
may be broken. A recent scene In the
United States District Court for the South
ern District of Alabama gave fitting oppor-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28

Sometimes a man loses his head at
the same time his heart Is captured.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-28
ADVISING THE GRADUATES.

HE baccalaureate addresses to college grad
yates were attuned to one key-that the
young men going forth to battle in the world
should ind it imperative to take part in
and elevate the standards Of political life.
There Il too much laxity in otice-holding
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

announce the election of Frederick
Busse, Republican, as Mayor and en-
tire Republican ticket show that the
voters have repudiated Hearst, Hearst
ism, municipal ownership and all the
quacks and quack remedies for Chica-
COS internal maladies. 1t is fair
to presume that the new specialist,
DR." Busse, has diagnosed Chicago's
ills and will apply the remedy that
will bring speedy and permanent re-
lief
1t was Hearst who foisted Schmitz
and his boodling gang on San Fran
cisco. 1t was Hearst who threw a scare
into the country when his candidacy
for the Presidency in 1904 assumed a
dignity out of all proportion to its
merits. 1t was Hearst who threw the
nation into a frenzy when he ran for
Governor of New York State.
In fact, Hearst is the political "fas-
ciata stegomyia" of the nation. In
political seasons he is omnipresent. He
stings. His stings is something fatal
but, thanks to the people, there are
sufficient antidotes in the national
ballot box.
The Chicago election does not mean
that Hearst or Hearstism is dead-it's
merely dying.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05
ED CALLAHAN FAILS
To APPEAR AT COURT
And Bond For Appearance in Con-
tempt ProceedingSis
Forfeited.

Winchester, KY, April 1..-At the
opening of the Clark Circuit Court
to-day the case of former Sheriff Ed
Callahan, of Breathitt county, charged
with contempt of court, in assisting
TO run off witnesses in the Marcum-
Hargis damage suit, was called. He
did not respond, and his bond of 81
900 was declared forfeited.
The bond of r. G. Mitchell. of
Madison county, charged with forgery.
was also declared forfeited.
A peculiar case is now pending.
During the trial of the famous Mar
cum-Hargis suit, Felix Feltner de-
posted $1,000 in local bank. He
swore in court that it had been given
to him by man whom he did not
know, for what purpose he did not
know and he did not know whose
money 1t was. b. Fult French. a
co-defendant of Feltner, has sued him
for attorneys fees and attached the
money in bank, while Nose Feltner
alleges that the money had been paid
to him, and placed by him in the
hands of Felix Feltner for safe keen
ing.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

nope all Will come. There will be
very interesting program. The pro.
gram is as follows:
l. Music-Gary and Lilies.
:. instrumental Solo-Miss Mary
Keown.
.. Recitation-Andrew Glenn.
4. Debate-Resolved That the Rail-
roads Should be Owned and Controll-
ed by the Government. Affirmative,
fonday Wade, Arthur Burdette. Neg
alive Otto Martin, Ney Foster.
.. Music-Gary and Lilies.
b. Questions and Answers-Will Crit
fifth and Ben Patterson.
Z. Recitation-Loney Taylor.
8. Instrumental Solo-Miss Are
Gardner.
g. Dialogue-Leslie and Onis Greer
III. Paper-C. r. Bennett. Evans
Colais, Wayne Midkiff and d. O.
Brown.
Ushers-Roy Heavrin and Harold
Holbrooks.
Twenty minutes to each side on the
debate and five minutes for each
champion to reply. Everyone invit-
ed OTTO c. MARTIN,
RONDAY WADE,
ROBERT TAYLOR,
Committee.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05
College Notes.

The Adelphians' literary society met
in regular session last Friday after
noon. 1t being election evening the
following officers were elected: c. r.
Bennett, President; d. b. Patterson
Vice President; Robert Taylor, Sec
rotary; Leslie Greer, Sargent at
Arms; William Griffith, Treasurer
Otto c. Martin, Critic; Robert Tay-
Tor, Ben Patterson, Arthur Burdette
Censors. The Adelphians will give an
omen session on Friday night, April
IL 1907. Everybody is invited. We
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

In the death of Hon. G. A. Grove
OF Pennsylvania, the country has lost
one of it's oldest and most revered
Statesmen. Mr.. Grove was eighty
three years old, and was a friend and
contemporary of Abraham Lincoln.
He was one of the founders of the
Republican party and supported FIRE.
mont for President in 1856. He be-
gan his career in Congress in 1851,
and served almost continuously for
half a century.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

Ex-President Cleveland wants us to
let up on the railroads, and smash
the tariff some more. There are too
many persons still living who have a
vivid recollection of Mr.. Cleveland's
1893 smashing record, for his sugges-
ton to meet with serious considera-
ton. 1t will be remembered that very
few persons, or things, escaped that
"SmnSh -
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

In the municipal elections held the
first of the week in several States, the
Republicans made notable gains In
Chicago, Busse the Republican candi-
date for Mayor, was elected by ma
jority of 1900, also majority of the
City Council. The contest was fierce
one, and Dunno, the Democratic can
didate, who was running for re-elec-
ton, had the personal support of VIM.
r. Hearst. His defeat is consequently
hailed by many as another black eye
for "Hearstism" and public owner
shin
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

The Covington Post publishes the
result of a poll among Kentucky Re-
publicans for President, Senator and
Governor. According to it, the result
showed a majority for Taft, with
Fairbanks a close second in the Pres
idential race, and Wilson far in the
lead for Governor. Bradley had the
call for United States Senator.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05
City Council Wipes cut Debt.

At a meeting of the City Council
Wednesday night, the balance of the
old debt amounting to about 1900 was
directed paid, and other claims, on ac-
count of current expenses, to the ex-
tent of 5000 were allowed, leaving
about $1,100 in the Treasury. The
sewerage committee reported that the
survey, now being made by Engineer
Cooper, will not be ready for some
time. and the committee was contin-
ued. The scales committee reported
and was discharged. An ordinance
seeking to close up all places of bus
mess, including soda fountains, etc.,
on Sunday was presented and defeated
by vote of three to one.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05
EpW0rth League.

An important meeting of the Ep-
worth League is called for $50 n. m
at the Methodist church next Wednes-
day. Every member is urged to at
tend, as matters of very great impor-
lance are to be considered.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

Those San Francisco grafters had to
be shaken loose by an earthquake.
1t will be pretty hard on honest peo-
pie, but we suspect that is Louisville's
only hone.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

Our town should have half doz-
Ell factories to start in with the COM
pletion of the railroad. However, I'M
less we organize and extend encour-
agement to all such enterprises,
they will pass by on the other
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

A friend OF Mr.. Bryan declares the
"Nebraskan's eye is clearer than ev-
err" However, we doubt whether he
can see his finish any better than he
did In 1000
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

During a parade in a Texas town,
a few days ago, Senator Bailey rode
in a carriage drawn by four milk
white horses, as tribute to the pu-
,rity of his politics.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

DR.. Wiley says that old whisky is
the only safe thing. There are so
many people who are not willing to
wait until it gets old.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

Some of the jokes about the easter
bonnet are old enough to be buried
and bad enough to escape annual res
urracrion
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

That $4,000 Republican majority in
the Michigan State election, Monday
does not look much like the country
is going "pell NELL" for Bryan.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

couragement to erect good houses, if
some one is to be permitted to place
a fire trap adjoining them.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05
FRIDAY, APRIL 5.

Ex-senator Spooner seems almost
popular enough to nominate Tor wee
President.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1907-04-05

Politics in Ohio will be worth going
miles to see, when that Foraker-Ialt
scrap is in full blast.