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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15

of Roswell, A. ]. Mcfarland of Stew
art, and l. s. Binford of Caldwell.
On motion of Campbell of Caldwell.
committee of nine was appointed
on apportionment of delegates, as fol-
lows: Walter Mitchell of Parma, E..
H. Dewey of Nampa. Robert White Of
Franklin, James Vanderdauson Of En-
nett, C. P. Lattig of Parma. ]. H..
Trout of Roswell, G. S. French of New
Plymouth, and D. D. Campbell Of Cald-
well. On motion of Campbell recess
was taken until / o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
1t was thee minutes past one when
the chairman raped the convention
to order. The delegates came slowly
into the hall and it was few minutes
later before the convention was ready
for business. Representative Burton
L. French being present, on motion Of
Campbell a committee consisting OF
F. ]. Smith and 3. H. Dewey was ap-
pointed to escort Mr.! French to the
rostrum. His arrival was the signal
for applause, which was generously
given. Chairman Lowell in few well
chosen words formally introduced the
Idaho congressman to the convention.
Congressman French Is not mag
netic speaker, neither does he indulge
in flights of oratory which are cal
culated to arouse the fires of enthu-
siasm, but he is a clear, logical speak
er, and one is bound to believe in his
sincerely Of purpose. He stated that
there were two policies which would
be settled by the successful party;
one was the regulation of the trusts,
and the other the tariff. He Is Of the
opinion that 1t matters not which par
ty wins there will be an extra session
of Congress called for the purpose OF
enacting legislation on these ques-
tons. His point was. which party is
the DeLteT dUle W SSIIle IucSc QucS-
tons, the republicans or democrats;
the one which established the tariff,
or the one that has always opposed It.
The speaker was interrupted frequent
ly by the applause of the convention
1t was quite evident that he had his
audience with him thruout his talk
He stated that the national govern.
ment had given the state one million
acres of land in lieu of State land'
included within the forest reserves
and that it was the desire Of the gov
eminent to control this land for thu
benefit of the State, but he was o.
the opinion that the State of Idaht
could handle Its lands fully az sue
cessfully as could the national gov
eminent.
Following Congressman French
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15
Will BE A
COCO BALL GAME

All arrangements are being COM
pleted for an exciting game of base
ball between the fats and leans OF
Caldwell. The game is scheduled for
next Friday, at the fair grounds. All
the business houses Will close at 4 p.
m. and remain closed for the remand
er of the day. The leans will be cap
tanned by II. w. Dorman and will be
composed of the following gentlemen:
Buckner, Compton, Walters, Young,
Davis, Lowell, Sabring, oQnoyer, Far
rar, Blake, Harris and Brown.
The fats will be in charge of Cap
tain Little and will consist of the fol-
lowing Cue, Cleaver, w, Grifflths
Riddle, Thompson, Manning. Herr
Lesser, Russell Smith, Campbell, Dut.
ton, H, Griffiths, Judge Price, and Bill
Thorp.
Game will be called at 4.30 p. M, a
which time players are expected to b.
an the diamond, otherwise they will b,
liable to fine. Admission is % cents
no free list. The proceeds to go t,
the Commercial Club.
The Boise Interurban will furnish
special car for the occasion so tina
there will be no difficulty in gettin,
to the grounds. AS regards the UNI
pire, efforts are being made to engag
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15
Up to the Oldest InhahItant

The unusual rainfall At this time of
the year caused the Tribune to inter-
view some Of the oldest and most re-
liable old timers of the County with
the view OF finding out II this down
pour ever had been duplicated during
the month of August. 1t will be OBJ
served that all agree that the present
rain exceeds all others for this time
Of the year.
The first man that the scribe bump
ed up against, was Tom Johnston. Now
1t is not generally known when Ton
arrived. but some say that he cams
with the Hudson Bay epmpanys mer
and helped to build Fort Boise at thu
mouth of the river Tom said tina
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15
Lost His Life.

fatal accident occurred on Friday
Of last week on a ranch about three
miles east Of town and owned by the
victim of the disaster. From reports
it Is learned that Rudolph Kaegi start
ed from his barn about 2 p. m. with
his team hitched to hay rake for the
purpose Of raking his hay. A neigh
Dor saw him just as the team was go.
ing down slope into draw 1t Ia
supposed that in going down the In
cline the rake touched the horses and
caused them to run, Rudolph had
two sickles which he carried in one
hand while he drove with the other
1t is evident that he threw the sickles
from him, but about that time the
tongue of the rake dropped to the
ground and the man jumped from the
machine, but one OF the wheels un-
fortunately struck him on the head,
fracturing his skull The horses con-
tinued on to the hay stack where they
were discovered later. The neighbor
who saw him leave the barn noticed
the team standing by the stack and
concluded there was something wrong
and on going to them found the rake
In such a condition that he knew
there had been a runaway. He imme-
diately followed the back trail and
soon came to the body of Kaegi. He
Immediately procured help and start
ed with the injured man for town. Dr.
Young was notified and met the party.
The injured man was brought to the
hospital where he passed away Sun
day morning, never having regained
consciousness. The funeral took
place Wednesday from the Catholic
church in this city, Rev. Father Dry
err officiating. The remains were in
charge Of the Model Undertaking par.
lors.
Rudolph Kaegi was born at Zemin-
| gen, Switzerland; was about 40 years
old, His father and mother, two
brothers and sister survive him II
his native country. The unfortunate
man had presentiment Of his death
as he told Father Dryer when he las
met him that he felt that an acciden
was going to happen to him. He wal
so confirmed in this, that he released
two notes for money which he hae
advanced to the Catholic church fol
two or three hundred dollars. HI
was supposed to have about $4,000. bu
as there was only about 5000 to hi
credit In the Western National bank
1t was thought that the reminder wa
cached. but later 1t was found tina
nearly all the amount can be accred
tied for. Harry Steele has filed
petition for the appointment Of ad
ministrator in Judge Hagelin's court
The deceased was the owner Of Ian
and some personal property.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15
POLITICAL POINTERS
FOR THE POLITICIANS
Many Candidates In the Field for Co. Offices
PAYETTE WANTS ASSESSOR, SENATOR and COMMISSIONER -EM
NETT AFTER The COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT and COMMITS
SI0NER.. caldwell OUT FOR SHERIFF & SUPT.

The recently extremely hot weather
has undoubtedly been the cause of
Matching out a number of candidates
for places on the republican county
ticket. The Payette country appears
to be the most prolific, but that can
be accounted for on the ground that
there are more republicans In that
section Of the country. 1t Is now pos
itively known that there Is at least
three prominent men who want the
nomination for senator; B. P. Shaw
han, who has long been a resident and
who has been identified with the bus
mess interests since early in the nine
ties, is In the race for the nomination.
Then there Is Col. Patch, while not
resident as long as Mr.. Shawhan, ha,
done his share In the upbuilding Of
the city and county. will seek the
endorsement of the Payette delega-
ton. c. Il, Arainard, the man who
was the leading spirit In convertl,g
what is known as the bench country
into land flowing with fruit and hon
ey, will urge his claims for endorse
ment. Either Of the three gentlemen
would represent Canyon County in
the upper house with credit. Besides
the applicants for senatorial honors,
Messrs. Chapman and Crowther de-
sire the nomination for assessor. The
former has acted in the capacity Of
deputy assessor for the past two years
and his work has generally been sat
isfactory Mr.. Crowther Is In the
mercantile business and stands high
In the community as an upright, con-
sciencious man and has the confidence
Of the entire community, The name
of w. H. Plat is being mentioned as
possible candidate for commission
er. Mr.. Plat win need no introduc.
ton to the republicans of Canyon
County, where he has served for three
sOi mo oho 10 IhC piCoc CldtTt1luu VI
the board.
The Emmett portion of the County
has always aspired to have a repre-
sentative on the county directory, but
from some freak Of politics, they have
not been successful, aside from fur.
nishing the state senator and com.
missioner. This year they are asking
that the county superintendent be Sc
lected from their city. Miss Carlton
is the choice and she will doubles,
have the support Of the Emmett dele
cation. 1t is also stated that Messrs
vanderdausen and Basye are after tn
Payette mans job on the board o
commissioners Mr.. vanderdauson Il
one ef the prominent farmers o
the county. Mr.. Basye has had on,
term as commissioner and made sat
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15
REPUBLICANS ELECTS
DELEGATES To CONVENTION
The Middleton Convention Was Enthusiastic
CONGRESSMAN FRENCH DELIVERS AN ADDRESS-LOCAL OPTION
RESOLUTION PASSED EIGHTEEN DELEGATES ARE
SELECTED FOR STATE CONVENTION

The Canyon County republican con-
vention met in Middleton Wednesday
for the purpose Of selecting Is dele
gates to represent the County at the
State convention to be held in Boise
on September list. When Chairman
Gowen raped the convention to or
der there was but one precinct which
was not represented and that was
Homestead. There was just enough
undercurrent of excitement over one
proposition to make the convention
interesting. Some Of the delegates
were in favor of endorsing candidates
for State offices, but a large majority
opposed this step, claiming that II
one candidate was endorsed that
others were entitled to the same sup
port. Notwithstanding that it was
clearly apparent that motion to en-
dorse would be voted down, one dele
gate after the report of the committee
on resolutions had been adopted NOV
ed that J. H. Brady be endorsed for
governor. The motion was almost
unanimously voted down. This action
of the convention does not indicate
that Canyon County will not support
Mr.. Brady. Mr.. John Tucker is can
didate for State auditor and the dele
cation will support his nomination,
yet there was no endorsement. The
delegates selected are all representa-
tive men and can be trusted to look
out for the interests of the County
1t was 1850 when Chairman Gowen
called the convention to order and
Secretary Davis was instructed TO
read the call. The chairman announc-
ed that the Central Committee had Sc
lected J. H. Lowell as temporary
chairman. Mr.. Lowell on assuming
the duties of chairman made few re-
marks which brought forth cheers
from the convention. A. A. Richards
of Emmett was selected as temporary
secretary. On motion of Campbell
Caldwell a committee of five on per-
manent orgaization was appointed
consisting of F. e. Fisk of Parma, R
E. Haines of Payette, j. A. MCGEE OF
Nampa, R. NJ Smith of Notus and
George Zimmerman of Emmett
Zimmerman of Emmett moved that
committee of five be appointed on
resolutions as follows: E. H. McGrew
of Bowman, w. T. Kirk of Payette, N
Jenness of Nampa, F. ]. Smith Of
Caldwell and E. A. Hawkins of EN-
NETT.
On motion of g. H. Dewey of Nampa
a committee of seven was appointed
on credentials as follows: B. P
shawhan of Payette, Claud Duval o
Nampa, John Neal of New Plymouth
c. s. Antrim of Bowman, c. E. Pain'
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15
DIR, MAXEY GONE
TO ILLINOIS
Editor Tribune:

Editor Tribune:
leave Caldwell on Wednesday,
August IL for Mt Vernon, ILL.,. my old
home, where have two sisters and
one brother living. My object in visit
ing that country Is business as we'll
as pleasure.
On August 10, "a and 81. they have
reunion OF all regiments that sery-
ed In the Civil War and that went
from the southern part Of the state
called Egypt, at Du Qaoim, I'll. My
regimnet, the sOth Ill. Inf'ry will be
there. My company, e." those living
will be there. We anticipate q gier-
ious and last reunion with many OF
us. Dueueim ts q city Of about 5000
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15

Glen Mckinley. the gentleman who
umpired the Twin Falls and Wallace
conventions. He has demonstrated
that he has an abundance Of nerve
and likewise good Judgment.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15
VIM. C. MAXEY.

Col. E. R. Place and G. w. Warren
will leave to-day for Silver City In the
interests of the Golden Gate Route.
They will be gone for several days,
looking up matters in the interest OF
the road.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-15

Howard Sebree has returned to his
home in California. Mr.. and Mrs. Sc
bree will celebrate their hftieth we'd
ding anniversary at which time all
their children will be at home and
celebrate the event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
HOUSE TAXES THE
 MESSAGE COOLEY Apponentsof Big Navy Are In
 ! the Majority COLD SEOUL DER TO ROBSON Memorial From Laboring Men Favor ing the Building of More Ships Is Objected To-senate Hurries
 Through the Message.
COLD SHOULDER TO ROBSON

l Washington, April 1.-The message of the President in support of his plan for an appropriation for four new bat tleships, concerning which there has been so much speculation, was received today by both houses of Congress.
 That the message was designed to in fuence the House to increase the num- Der of battleships provided for in the naval bill from two to four was gener- ally understood and the dispatch of the message was intended to be so timed as to reach the House just before the taking up of that provision.
 The debate on the naval appropria . ton was on when the message arriv- ed and 1t quickly became noised about that the anticipated document had reached the House. All sorts of ques- itlons were asked of the floor leaders as to when the reading of the message would begin, but a typographical error in the print of the message was seized upon by those opposed to the four bat tleship plan to the reading in the hope that the provision relating to the bat e'N-' thereby discount any effect the message might have in bringing members over to the Presidents view. It looked at one time as if it would be necessary 10 return the message to the President so that he might make the necessary cor rection, and when this was avoided further delay was caused by the neces-
 ;aI, f,-s,y, form the committee of the whole into the House proper, and then return to the committees method of proceeding. Consequently the bill was not laid be- fore the House until just before the close of the days work. It was en- Enthusiastically received by the advocates of a larger navy.
 The anti" leaders gave vent to their feelings by applauding a petition from a number of citizens of New York City. which was read at the instance of MT Tawney, protesting against the extrav- agance of spending over $60,000,00 for four battleships.
 These demonstrations afforded fair opportunity to judge the temper of the House as whole on the proposition
 It was evident that the opponents of  four battleships were in the majority, although the final vote will be close
 On an objection by MT. Williams, MT Hobson was prevented from having read memorial from laboring men favoring the building of more ships.
 The message was read in the Senate under disadvantage. It was present. ed immediately after the conclusion of Senator Foraker's speech, and while Vice President Fairbanks was engaged in an attempt to restore order. There was a loud hum of voices and the eXo- dus of the throng from the galleries added to the noise to such an extent that it was quite difficult to hear the req ding of the message The secretary of the Senate came to the rescue of the situation by skimming through the doc- ument in short order, and a motion to adjourn ended the dilemma. Senator's and members were supplied with copies of the message, and many read 1t with avidity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Hueston Defeats Fey.

Chicago, April 14.-In the afternoon game of the pool tournament today, Hueston defeated Fey by score of 125 to cn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
BIDS OPENED FOR
 MERIDIAN BONDS

Meridian, Miss, April 14.-(Specal.)- Bids for $25o00 Meridian securities were opened tonight as follows SoOVo water works bonds, $50,0OO street paving bonds and $15O,o0o certificates of indebtedness The entire issue was bought by the Citi- zens National bank or this city Tor a premium of s1925, accrued interest and cost of lthographng, Other bidders were the Union Bank and Trust company Tor $50, 600 water bonds par and premium of s65Og The First National bank, Meridian si00 GOO paving and water bonds par, and premium of s1620. E. H. Rollins X Co.,, Chicago, s10O.o0O bonds at par and pre- mium of S1650
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15

Helena Mont, April 14.-Without warning the great dam at Hauser Lake, on the Missouri river 15 miles north of this city, partially gave way shortly before o'clock this afternoon, causing damage estimated at $250,000. No lives were lost, and late tonight, as far as can be learned no serious damage has been caused by the volume of water, estimated at 25 feet, which was precipi- tated into the channel below the struc- ture. The narrowness of the river and it's interwinding course has impeded the progress of the water, and no great loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15

Washington April l4.-An important conference was held at the White House tonight between President Roosevelt and Representative Watson of Indiana, repub- lican whip" relative to the legislative programme in the House and the move ment looking 10 an early adjournment of Congress The conference lasted for more than two hours, and afterward MT. Watson called On Speaker Cannon to re- port what had taken place at the White Hause.
 in an interview Mr. Watson said that the President told him there was no di- vision of sentiment between the White House and the capitol over legislation that would not lead to compromise. The President, said MT. Watson, was in sym pathy with the early adjournment propo- sition, but he wanted Congress to pass the necessary legislation before doing SO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15

New York, April 14-Not only all the improvements projected and approved by the former management of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company
 but other substantial improvements as well will be pushed through as rapidly as possible. according to an announce- ment made today by the United States Steel corporation. The additional im- provements include the remodeling of three blast furnaces, giving them an in creased production of 600 tons a day. the installation of 6O0-ton metal mixer, and the building of four new l0O-ton open hearth furnaces and the opening of coal mine No. 13 on the Pratt seam. The new steel rail mill which is expected to be ready for operation next month will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
TELLS WHAT
 LAWS HE WANTS PASSED

MT. Watson and the President went over some of the measures which, he said are likely to go through and others which probably would not.
 Among those President Roosevelt is anxious to have enacted at this session are the four battleships proposition, a child labor bill for the District of Co., lumbia and a bill to allow employees of the government to sue when injured in the line of duty. He realized, however, that everything he favored cannot go through.
 The President, MT. Watson said, is par ttieula slg ansions for tiIe feHr battieships. From what Mir Watson said, however, was drawn the inference that Congress was not likely to authorize more than two battleships.
 Representative Watson will call eau GUS of the House republicans for next Tuesday when the Aldrich financial bill will be considered with view to Its amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
GREAT DAM BREAKS AND
 CAUSES HEAVY DAMAGE

of property is anticipated in the towns and villages north of this city.
 Hauser Lake dam, 30 feet hlgh ana 49O feet long, was completed last year at a cost of more than $2,00O,0O and developed horsepower of 2b,O0O, which was utilized in operating the various plants in Helena and the Butte mines and the Anal gamated Copper com panies' plants at Anaconda. The break in the dam site will not inter fere with the operation of the mines and other plants as power is being fur nished tonight from the canyon ferry dam, and the company's substation in Butte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Cocaine Caused Murder.

Id xington, S. C., April 14-Ned and krod Thornton, negroes rom Prosperity, Fho brutally killed Mrs. Paul Ellisor at |aycIe station in February by chopping
 her head open with an axe and hiding the body in a clothes basket were found guilty at a special term of court here today and sentenced to hang May l. The |elder negro. Ned admitted thA murder.
 Eaying he was nder the infiuelce of CO., saine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Will Begin This Week.

Work on the four new open-hearth fur- naces at Ensley will be started this week. With the completion of these furnaces and two that are now nearing completion, the Tennessee company will have battery of ten open-hearth steel makers of the most modern type.
 Other improvements recommended oy w. E. Corey, president of the united States Steel corporation, as the result ot his visit to Birmingham last week Will be under way this month and will be pushed as rapidly as possible. This new development will invoice an outlay or several million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.
pr. Hallam Wants To Succeed John
 Sharp Williams.

Jackson. Miss, April H.-(Special)-Dr. Frank Halam of Jackson fired the open ing gun of the congressional campaign in John Sharp Williams district tonight at the Hinds county court house.
 His platform is the same as Governor Vardamans in the senatorial race with MT Williams last summer. except that Dr. Hallam saw he goes Vardaman one better and demands the colonization of the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
McCREARY IS BETTER.

Washington, April 14.-(Spe- , cial) l)-After a consultation or physicians tonight it was an , nounced that the condition Of
 . Thomas McCreary, the horse tra der shot accidentally by Rep
 I. resentative' Heflm, is improved. , The physicians do not pronounce MT. McCreary out of danger, but they are very hopeful that the change for the better. noted dur . ing the day, will lead to his recov-
 cry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
MILLIONS TO BE SPENT
 BY STEEL CORPORATION

have a capacity of 5O,0oo tons per month as compared with 10000 tons per month' the capacity of the old mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-15
Texans Favor Roosevelt.

Dallas. Tex, April 14.-The Texas state committee met here today and called the state convention to select delegates to the national convention to meet at Fort Worth May 15 A majority of the committee men favored the nomination of Roosevelt, with Taft as a second choice.