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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-04
A Far.Reaching Decision.

Judge Bryan rendered a decision in
the case Of r. A. McCammeiiy, Road
Overseer, VS.. Pioneer Irrigation Dis
trict, which If sustained by the SUI
preme Court, will be far-reaching In
Its effects, SO far as the bridging OF
canals and bitches Is concerned. This
case was brought into court to decide
the liability Of canal companies for
bridges, where the land was owned
by the government at the time of the
construction Of the canal, and before
the county road was established. o.
M. VanDuyn represented the plaintiff,
and Rice, Thompson & Buckner the
defendant. The opinion is as follows:
Caldwell. Idaho, June 81, 1908.
Gentlemen: In re A. o. Mccain
nelly, Road Overseer, VS.. Pioneer Ir-
rigation District. This Is an agreed
case brought to determine who is liza
BILE for the construction of bridge
over the canal of the defendant cor
poration along the County road,
which has been established by the
County Commissioners subsequent to
the construction Of the ditch or canal.
Il have carefully examined all stat
utes bearing upon this question and
also the decisions of our Supreme
Court, and have reached the conclu-
sion that 1t is incumbent upon the de-
PENDANT corporation to build the
bridge under the circumstances set
out In the agreed case, but after the
construction Of the bridge 1t is the
duty Of the County to keep the same
In repair.
The Act of 1899 provides That all
owners Of any ditch, canal or conduit
or any other means for conveying
water shall build substantial bridges
y at all places where any coun-
ty or state road crosses the same
that after said bridge shall have been
constructed across any county or
state road in accordance with the pro-
visions OF this section 1t shall there
after be maintained at the public ex-
pense.' / think this section, read In
connection with other provisions Of
the code. settles the matter in con-
troversy.
For the above reasons, findings
and judgment may be prepared for
the plaintiff in the sum OF $29.45, the
amount agreed upon In the statement
Of the case.
Yours truly, ED. L. BRYAN"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-04
(Contributed.l

Editor Tribune: Boise should not be
alone in telling the people Of the good
time We had while attending the
twenty-first state encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
AS visitor. will say that the citi-
Gems of Boise and the G. A. r. post
there did exceedingly we'll by us. 1t
was the best we have ever attended
in Idaho. More veterans were there,
more In line, more In convention, than
we ever had before. The convention
was harmonious from beginning to
end.
Much credit Is due the retiring adj
ministration for the recruiting Of the
order all over the state-increasing
the membership 100 and the muster
in Of new post at Twin Falls, and
named Dan McCook" Post No. 80.
They came In with 20 members, with
sood prospects for q large post. Many
new comrades have come west the
past year. especially noticed at Twin
Falls and vicinity.
These eastern comrades come with
the old spirit that actuated them in
the dark days and years of the repub-
lie. Among them are two brigadier
generals, colonel and two captains.
They come expecting to remain and
to die here and they have brought
families and friends.
The camp ground at Boise was a
success, with 40 Sub Sibley tents and
large pavilion tent, where the even
ing exercises were held. In the CEN
tire OF the camp was a steel Flagstaff
and large flag tapped and waived
over all. Just to the front of the flag
was a large old brass cannon, a 20
FOUNDER. 1t had seen much service,
Diameter OF bore, six inches, and the
vertical diameter was more than the
transverse by one-eighth inch. 1t had
been spiked and the spike bored out:
then the hole filled with melted COP,
per and new vent-hole made.
through the copper. Wheels, trail and
axle showed age. Like the men that
leaned on II. rubbed their hands over
II, looked into II, stood silent by IL.
some in deep meditation, looking into
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-04
Addison II. Smith,
~ Secretary.
-WAATS AlLING\ THE CLUB;

The Tribune asked last week,
Whats the matter with the CONNER
cial Ciub?" One of the merchants in
town told us this week, that the club
was afflicted with a ring. He said
there were half a dozen men in town
who had taken possession of the Com
mercial Club and that they were man
ipulating things to suit themselves.
AS a consequence the other ninety or
a hundred members were becoming
tired. Now, that's the matter with
the Commercial Club. Now that we
have located the trouble let's look into
It.
we have heard Of political, religious
and commercial rings all our life. We
have never been on the inside of any
ring, but We have noticed two or three
things about them. We have always
found rings formed by men of intelli-
gence, energy and industry. We have
always found them willing and even
anxious to take In new men who are
intelligent and Industrious. We al
ways felt that we were never admit
ted because Of our cussed laziness,
and we have never felt much like con-
demning them. In all public asso-
citation OF men there are a few men
who are willing TO assume responsi-
bility, do the hard work and take the
abuse in case of failure. These men
are naturally drawn together, and to
q more or less extent unconsciously
work together. This forms the ring
The other hundred or more members
OF the association are simply SO much
bulk. They have neither intuition
nor ambition. They are apathical, II
not openly in opposition to everything
proposed. They will not do anything
themselves, but will kick like steers
at anything anybody else does. They
are the first to yell ring. We do 1t
ourselves. but once In a while In our
better moments, we realize that rings
are necessary and good. It's a mighty
good thing that the Commercial club
has ring. We dare say that the
members Of that ring would be glad to
admit any or all the members to 1t,
II they will show proper energy and
enthusiasm. Let these other hundred
members wake up, and join the ring.
We have told them how to do 1t, and
now it's up to them. Just butt In.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-04
FOR PRESIDENT
WILLIAM III. TAFT.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
JAMES S. SHERMAN.


Notice Of Meeting Of aepublicau
State Convention.
Pursuant to the authority and BY
the direction Of the Republican State
Central Committee, Republican
State Nominating Convention will
convene In the City of Boise, State
OF Idaho. on Tuesday, the hrst day
of September, 1908, at IL O'Clock q.
m, at which state Convention q Re
publican platform of principles will
be announced, q new State Central
Cmmittee will be elected, and can
didates will be nominated for JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court. one men,
Der Of Congress, and State officers
to be voted for at the general cleo
ton to be held ON Tuesday, Novem-
Der 3, A. d. 1908.
The various counties of the state
are entitled to delegate represents
ton In this convention as follows:
Ada "a, Bannock IL. Bear Lake IL,
Bingham rs, Bise q, Bonner 10,
Blame =, Canyon IS, Cassia z, Gus
ter 3. Fillmore 4. Fremont 81, Ida
no Is. kootenai Is. Latah Is. Lin
coin 8. Neg Perez II, Lsmhi s. Owy-
hee 4. Oneida ~. Shoshons ~.
Twin Falls 4. Washington ..
The County Central Committees
are hereby requested to perfect all
arrangements tor primaries and coun-
ty conventions for the selection OF
delegates to said convention.
JAMES BRADY.
Chairman.
Addison Il. Smith.
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the distant past; but no thunder now,
no carnage now, yet withall the silent
gun and the silent man are both old
and worn. They have a history not
recorded in books, a history that the
soldier and the gun made in action,
seen and heard by the individual SOL
der.
The provisions and food furnished
us was good and substantial and was
well served on two long tables, each
about 80 feet long under shelter.
Three meals each day, at z. IL and 6
o'clock. These tables were refilled
two or three times each meal.
The contributions of the business
men in Boise were very liberal-not
only for our entertainment, but also
for the coming Fourth of July cele-
bration; in all, about $4,000 was
raised.
Our bid for the next encampment
at Caldwell was well received from
the start. Occur d,Alene City and
Lewiston both commended for it, but
Caldwell had about two-thirds plural
ity when the ballots were counted. We
have year in which to think and
plan. We hope to satisfy and please.
Coming in June, 1t will not be very hot
and will be out of the way of the coun-
ty fair.
Nampa, Payette and Emmett have
each had the state encampment. They
did well; SO can we. w. M
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-04
"This Do Settle It."
The Statesman says:

Everyone who knows Senator Hey
burn knows he will not disappoint
the audience assembled here to listen
to his Grafton on the Fourth for any
trivial reason. He is more apt to go
beyond the point that prudence would
dictate In order to meet his engage
ment. and for this reason the people
here should hesitate in being urgent
In making demands on him, as it is
safe to say he will go as far as his
health will permit"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-04
PROHIBITION corlINd

The Republicans of Canyon County
must prepare to take advance grounds
on the liquor question. il they hope to
carry the county this fall. The move
ment in restriction Of the traffic has
gained such momentum that 1t will
undoubtedly sweep the entire coun-
try. The people demand relief. and
the Republican party, the only live ex-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-04

fred Eoff as his victim Monday even
ing at o'clock, at his home In Boise
City, after a short illness.
The immediate cause Of his death
was an abcess on the lungs. Mr.. Eoff
was one Of the most prominent bust
ness men of Boise City, having been
for many years cashier of the Boise
City National Bank and 1t was largely
through his business acumen that this
institution acquired the reputation
Of being one Of the safest and most
conservative banks in the northwest
In the death of Alfred Eoff Boise City
will find It hard to fill the place made
vacant. While the business circles
will miss him. It is the home and so
cial circles where his absence will be
felt the most. OF retiring DISPOSE
ton. his social qualities were never
fully recognized outside of the social
circle. Services were held on We'd
nesday and the remains shipped to
Portland. where they will be cremat-
ed, that having been his desire. He
leaves wife and large number of
friends to mourn his departure.
Alfred Eoff's Career.
Alfred Eoff was born at White Hall,
ILL.,. January II. 1845. He spent his
boyhood days and young manhood
amid the stirring times and events Of
the great west and was q part of 1t all.
AS 1t grew In greatness, dignity and
power, he marched onward and up-
ward with 1t, always earnest, cour-
ageous. manly and honorable, the
highest type Of genuine western man
hood. From the toilsome. even dam
gerous position of an officer of the
overland mail service he steadily
climbed to q high place among Inn
portant men Of affairs, not only OF
Boise. but was widely known and
highly regarded among the financiers
Of the Pacific coast.
Mr.. Eoff received his education In
the schools OF Chicago. living at the
home Of his uncle, Enos Ayers. and he
was closely identified with the early
history Of Chicago.
He has no living relatives nearer
than a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hannah
EoR and her daughter. Edith, Of Chi
cago. OF the five children born to his
parents. he was the only survivor.
He went to Colorado when he was
II years Of age and while there en-
listed in Colonel George L. Shoup's
regiment. He was detailed to the med
ical department and 1t was while In
this position that he formed what has
proved a lifelong friendship with DIR.
Hamilton Of Illinois.
Mr.. Eoff visited Idaho as early as
1866 as the agent for the Wells Fargo
company. He was moved westward
by the Wells Fargo company as fast as
the Union Pacific railroad was extend
ed, and during this time assisted in
stalking out the city of Cheyenne.
Mr.. EoR came to Boise in the fall
Of 1885 for the purpose of organizing
the Boise City National Bank. He was
connected with that institution con-
tinuousiy until two years ago, when
the bank changed hands. He was also
interested In the Weiser Land & I'M
provement Company, which owned
most Of the present Weiser townsite.
Besides his real estate holdings in |
this city, which consists chiefly of his
beautiful home ON Main and Second |
streets, he still has property in weis-
er and In San Francisco. His wealth |
Is estimated at about $250.000.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-04
Paid on Demand.

The grim monster. the great leveier.
who visits alike the rich and the poor.
the saint and the sinner, singled Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
QUESTION SETTLED
Chief Civil Service Examiner Found
in George r. Wales.

President Roosevelt today filled the
Office of chief examiner of the civil service
commission by the appointment of George
r. Wales of Vermont. whose name was
sent to the Senate. The President and
the commission have been in great doubt
about the position. which was made
vacant by the death of Frank NJ. kig-
gins. and for while it looked as If the
commission would pick a college man
from outside of Washington.
Mr.. Wales has been with the commits
sion for years rising step by step to the
highest places Every advance has
proven the merit of the man and demon
strated ability of the most satisfactory
kind. In his new position the commits
sion has no doubt that Mr.. Wales will
prove as successful and efficient as In
all the others he has held.
Mr.. Wales is a native of Vermont. He
received his collegiate education at Mid
dlebury. VT. College, graduating there
from in 1887 and receiving degree of
AN. in 1890. He studied law in the
National Law School in this city. gradu-
ating in 1891 and receiving the degree of
LIN. in 1892. He was admitted to prac-
tice at the local bar in 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
|KIERAN CRASH WORSE BILLS TO Be PRESSED
More Priests Complain of Measures Favored by the
Ruinous Transactions. Commissioners.
RECEIVER HOLDS TONGUE CLASSED AS MORE URGENT
Silently Awaiting Arrest House District Committee.
MANY HEAVY LOSSES CERTAIN PROGRAM FOR THE SESSION
in Be
Where Monday-Propoed
Funding
CLASSED AS MORE URGENT
Conference With Chairman Smith of
House District Committee.
PROGRAM FOR THE SESSION
Consideration Will Be Given to the
Gas Bill Monday-Proposed Pro-
hibition Zones About Parks.

Representative Samuel W. Smith, chair
, man of the House District committee,
| conferred at the District building with
the Commissioners yesterday afternoon
| relative to bills pending in the District
committee affecting the District of Co.
| lumbia
There are more than 100 of these meas
ures that were introduced in the last
| session. but, in advance of any action.
Chairman Smith wanted to know which
ones the Commissioners looked upon as
more important and urgent They went
over the long list carefully, and Mr.. Smith
went away posted as to the Commits
sioners' wishes.
The Gas Bill.
Mr.. Smith informed the Commissioners
that the gas bill is on the House cal
endar for consideration next Monday.
This bill provides for the repeal of the
section of the District statutes which
makes the watering of stock possible
and provides for reduction in the price
of gas in this city.
When the Commissioners supervised the
preparation of the bill respecting the ex-
else laws of the District. and in which
provision was made for prohibition zones
and Engineer and War College reserva-
tions, the distance Of the zone was left
blank. The Commissioners intended that
the District committee fix the distance.
This bill has been introduced by Senator
Gallinger.
Bills on Which Action Is Desired.
|. Among the bills which the Commission
ers thinE should be pressed during this
session are:
THE transfer of the jurisdiction of the
Washington aqueduct from the War De-
partment to the District Commissioners"
This measure has been introduced regu-
larly now for half dozen years.
Bill providing for the branch libraries
of the District Public Library.
Providing for the appointment of the
board of charities of the District and the
board of children's guardians by the
commiss,oners p These boards are now
civil service for the District govern
ment employees
Providing for the inspection and sale
of flour in the District"
lending business" This measure has
been introduced two years In succession
and is aimed at the so-called usurers.
bill prohibiting. the distribution Of cir
culars in the city"
For the removal of snow. ice and dirt
| pdNCHcuto AL lIOAI VI piASotS okiiu
business houses"
Providing for uniform law govern
ing warehouses and sales
ITO regulate undertakers and embalm-
ers.''
For the better supervision of District
markets and provision stores
For the widening of 10th street north
west at Piney branch
Regulation of building associations
1.-The extension of Massachusetts, ave-
nue. to the District line
For the acquisition of land adjacent
to the north and south approaches to the
new Connecticut Avenue bridge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
HAS EXCITING EXPERIENCE
JAMES F. OYSTER TAKEN ILL
WHILE ALONE IN WOODS.
Loses Consciousness, But Finally
Comes to Senses and Manages to
Reach Farmhouse.

Capt. James F. Oyster is recovering
from an exciting experience during a
hunting trip along the Rapidan river,
from which he returned last night.
After partaking of luncheon last Mon
day at the farmhouse where the members
of the party were staying they started
over a mountain nearby. There was plen-
ty of game, and the individuals became
separated. The captain kept on along
up the side of the mountain side.
After tramping long distance, pro-
ceeding deeper and deeper into the woods
that covered the slope, he began to feel
i'll and dizzy. A minute later he stumbled
and fell to the ground. When he tried to
rise to his feet he was unable to do so.
For an hour he struggled, every moment
becoming more exhausted. Finally he lost
consciousness.
Upon recovering his senses Capt. Oyster
made further attempts to rise, and finally
succeeded. To his dismay he found he
was unable to walk. He managed to
crawl to a nearby stump. and there sat
down. hoping other members OF the party
would pass that way.
When darkness was near and none of
the others appeared Capt. Oyster started
for the farmhouse. BY moving few rods
at time he was able to finally reach
the farmhouse. He stumbled into the
yard, and there received assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
WILL GO TO HOME YARDS.
Returning Battleships Will Not
Rendezvous at New York.

Contrary to the program heretofore ar
ranged the sixteen battIeships of Adj
miral Sperry's fleet will not rendezvous
at New York after being reviewed by
President Roosevelt at Hampton roads,
February ~. Instead. the ships will be
inspected at Hampton roads for the pur-
pose of ascertaining what repairs are
necessary and will then proceed in di-
visions to their ''homS' yards. The Navy
Department is Of the opinion that the
men have had surfeit Of entertainment
OH their trip and will be glad to get to
their home ports and rejoin their fami-
lies as soon as possible.
squadron of eight battleships will re-
main at Hampton roads for two weeks
and from those vessels will come the
2.JNO officers and men ordered to Wash
ington for the inauguration ceremonies
The usual amount of shore leave will be
given to those remaining aboard the
ships.
The ships of the feet eventually will
find their way to the Boston, New York
League Island and Norfolk yards for
needed repairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
The Good Intent.

There are warriors crowned, there poets
wreathed.
And the croun is bright, and the laurel
Though the song be hushed and the sabss
shc2thed
And ended by the quarrel.
There are widening wills and divine desires.
There are fires OF high endcavor;
Though they faint and fall. though the flame
expires.
The light shall live forever.
Then we should not grieve allow lament
To be monarch Of our madness.
When We backward turn to a dead intent
That lived and died for gladness.
For the thought shall live, and the high resolve
As eagle fan the summit.
Though the deed II dares IL may not evolve
And fate may overcome II.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
Passed a Worthless Check.

A well-dressed young stranger, hatless,
rushed into the drug store of William
Davidson. 18th street southwest. Tuesday
night about o'clock. and purchased
about 81 worth of goods and presented a
check bearing a signature, M. ]. Nc
Kinley" upon the Second National Bank
for s.. MIR. Davidson gave the young
man the change and later found the check
worthless. Mr.. Davidson reported the
matter to the police of the fourth pre-
cinct, who were furnished a good descrip-
ton of the man who passed the check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUN-
GIL ELECTS OFFICERS.
Old Alexandria Light Infantry Con-
sidering Appeal From Court De-
cision-General News.
pecial Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. December 10. 1908.
A largely attended meeting Of Fitzger-
aid Council, No. 459, knights of Column
bus was held last night at ST Mary's
Hall, at which time officers were elected
for the coming year. Following the meet
ing a banquet was served at the Hotel
RammeI. and during the evening speeches
were made by a number Of members of
the order The officers will be installed
at meeting to be held in January.
The officers are: NJ. ]. Mcfarland.
grand knight: Z. ]. Power. deputy grand
knight NJ. f. Greene. chancellor; F. T.
Quinn, recorder; James Callan. financial
secretary: 8. A. Breen, treasurer; w. F.
Y. Carne, lecturer; James Roche, assist
ant lecturer; NJ. c. Boone advocate; An
drew A. Lucas, warden; Richard n. Ro-
land. jr., inside guard; Z. H. Brawner,
outside guard: Peter Schoeni, trustee;
Rev l.. F. Kelly. chaplain: w. H. Whit
comb. delegate to state convention; c. 7.
Hellmuth, first alternate; S. A. Breen,
second alternate.
Evangelistic Services.
when l was over in Joplin. Mo-. few
weeks ago, newspaper reporter devoted
a whole column to my personality-red
necktie, short coat, etc." said Evangelist
Holcomb last night. in his preliminary re-
marks at the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. Some preachers have to wear
the conventional garb or nobody will
know they are of the CLOTH he added.
Rev Mr.. Holcomb then delivered SER
mon from the theme. Seeking the Lost"
The preacher used the story Of Zaccheus
as basis for his remarks. and laid stress
upon the thought that religion should be
a joyous experience, and that we should
receive the Lord joyously. He said that
many people imagine that they have re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
guests from Washington are expected to

attend.
Sparks from chimney set fire TO the
roof of an unoccupied house known as
1870 King street shortly before . O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. The fire department
was called out and eXtinguished the flames
before much damage had been done.
At meeting of the 18th Virginia Regi-
ment Chapter. United Daughters of the
Confederacy. held yesterday afternoon at
Lee Camp Hall plans We're made for as
sisting the Confederate Veterans at their
banquet January 10 next.