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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

The Tribune is compelled to think
that the merchants and business men
of Caldwell have done Editor Bur-
roughs grave injustice. Somehow
or other, the impression has gotten
out that the newspapers of Caldwell
soaked the business men on Traders
Day, and that Mr.. Burroughs was
the main offender. The Tribune has
no excuses to offer and the Gem State
Rural is we'll able to take care of
itself. We will say that the publish
ers of Caldwell-three of them-do-
mated more toward the expenses of
Traders Day than any three business
houses in Caldwell. We will also
say that Mr.. Burroughs donated as
much as the other two printing
houses. Since Editor Burroughs
came to Caldwell he has proved him.
self public spirited citizen. He has
always been gentlemany in conduct
energetic in business and honest In
his dealings.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

iniquitous monopoly in the business.
The huge corporations have already
monopolized the available timber
outside the forest reserves. The re-
strictions placed by the Bureau of
Forestry are such that small COM
panies can not secure timber. Any
sensible man can see that If there
were one billion acres of timberland
in the United States, and one half
billion acres was practically taken
off the market, that the other half
billion would double in value. A
half dozen syndicates like the Weyer-
house syndicate own practically all
the marketable timber. No wonder
Mr.. Weyerhouser is an enthusiastic
member and promoter of the Ameri-
can Forestry Association, which Is
simply an adjunct to the government
bureau. No wonder the small mill
man is opposed to the creation and
maintenance of more forest reserves.
The miner and farmer are handi-
capped in another way. With great
JUNCTION, the forest reserve advocates
tell us that the reserves are open for
settlement, and that all the miner
has to do Is to show that the ground
is more valuable for mineral than
for timber To be sure. That is
all But the restrictions are such
that any self-respecting American
citizen would do almost anything ra-
ther than comply with them. Amer
lean citizens do not take kindly to
the idea of humiliating supplication.
They do not care to humbly pray for
the rights and privileges which
should naturally belong to them as
citizens of this country. They do
not want to ask permission from and
then be insultingly pursued by lac
keys of a bureaucracy. Espionage
has no place in free America, and
| free born Americans will not stand
it. The restrictions placed upon the
settler and the prospector certainly
retard the development of the coun.
try. Already thousands of acres OF
agricultural and grazing lands have
been withdrawn, by executive order
from the uses for which nature in.
tended them. Except by direct inter.
venton of Heaven itself, these lands
can never be utilized for anything
but grazing and farming purposes
The stock industry, whether hor
ses, cows or sheep, is all the same
The forest reserves are unmitigated
nuisances, when land is taken in fol
the sole purpose of extending the
dominion of the Chief Forester.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
College Of Idaho Alumni Association.

To the Members In consideration
of the fact that the constitution gives
the executive committee no power of
supervision or initiative except by
special delegation and whereas the
College of Idaho is on the turning
point. changing from a temporary in
stitution to su bstantial institution
with an endowed basis and whereas it
has been considered advisable that
the Alumni Endowment should be es-
tablished on some permanent plan,
and whereas the time for the annual
meeting and entertainment is draw
ing near, i hereby call a special
meeting of the College of Idaho
Alumni association at the Assembly
hall at clock p. M. Saturday, Feb
ruary Is, A. D. 1908, for the pur.
pose of considering the aforesaid
matters. constitutional and by law
amendments and any other matters
that may be deemed necessary to con-
slider at that time.
WALTER R. CUPP, President.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
FOREST RESERVES HURTFUL.

The Tribune has devoted consid-
cradle space to the forest reserve
policy from the standpoint of the
sheepman, during the vast few weeks
because the sheep industry is of vital
interest to the people of this i'm
mediate section; and also because
the recent action of the sheepmen,
in convention assembled, called forth
some expression of opinion. Some
of our readers have asked us If only
sheepmen are injured by the present
policy. In reply we will state that
the lumber industry, the mining in
dustry, the cattle industry, and the
farming industry, are each and every
one retarded by the present forest
reserve policy. In fact any policy
that hinders, delays and impedes the
development of the country works q
hardship on all classes of people ir-
respective of their vocations. 1t is
impossible to seriously hamper one
industry, in any section, without Grip
ping all others. In our complex civ
ilization we are so dependent upon
each other, that We can not loob
with Indifference on the affiiction Of
others. This is well illustrated II
the recent Wall Street panic. The
prosperity of one section or class at
fects the prosperity of all others
Unfortunately, the adversely of on'
class affects the prosperity of al
others. To come to think about 1t
this fact may be fortunate for tn,
country. It has a tendency to caus
us to rejoice in the prosperity ant
sorrow In the adversely of our neigh
bors.
The lumber industry is. grieviousl,
afflicted because the present fores
reserve policy has made possible al
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
SECURES FAVORABLE REPORT.

Wednesday Senator Huyburn Sc
cured from the committee on public
lands authority to make favorable
report on his bill providing for an
additional 100000 acres of public
lands in Idaho to be irrigated under
the Carey act, Idaho having almost
exhausted it's quota of 100000
acres provided in the original act.
If this bill should become a law, it
will enable completion of a number
of projects now under way which
have been held up.
Idaho has again reason to be
proud of Hepburn, who has done
more for her than any man she ever
sent to Washington.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
PROHIBITION VS.. LOCAL OPTION.

There Is no question but that the
temperance question will be a leading
one in the next political campaign.
The friends of temperance are divid-
ed as to the best method Of handling
the problem. Some are In favor of
local option and some are in favor of
straight out prohibition. The Tri-
bune Is convinced that prohibition is
the better method. 1t will settle
the question once for all. Under To-
cal option, If by county, every politi-
cal campaign will witness a fight be-
tween the saloon and the anti-saloon
element. This will engender bad
feeling and keep the public mind in
a continued ferment. Then by manip-
ulation, the true cause of temper
ance may be temporarily killed at
any time. We rather suspect that
some of the hardest workers against
the saloons really do not want pro-
hibition. 1t would paralize their
trade. But we do think that every
true friend Of temperance would well
come it. Transportation facilities
are so good nowadays that commu-
nication is easy. For instance, sup
pose we had county local option, and
Canyon County should adopt it while
AIDE County should not. With such
easy communication with Boise the
temperance movement would not be
benefited one iota. With state pro-
hibition, great real good would be
accomplished. The idea that this is
a representative government and the
people of each community should be
permitted to choose for themselves
Is not consistent with our ideas with
other laws against crime. Neither
does state prohibition lessen repre-
sentative government. If the ma
jority Of people of Idaho desire pro-
hibition they should be permitted to
legislate for the entire State. Nation
al prohibition of the sale and manu-
facture of intoxicating liquors to be
used as beverages would be the ideal
condition. The movement has not
yet gained momentum enough for
that. 1t is coming tho. and in the
meantime we should secure state pro-
hibition where ever possible. OF
the two methods The Tribune is con,
vinced that the Republican party
should adopt prohibition. Let the
other parties adopt local option II
they So desire and then the matter
can be placed right up to the people
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
A SOLEMN APPEAL.

Every once in a while some adj
vocate of the forest reserve comes to
The Tribune with a solemn face,
long drawn out sigh, and a pitious
appeal. The appeal always carries
with it hope that the flood waters
may be cornered or that the timber
be not destroyed. The appeal Is &C
companied with the solemn face and
long drawn out sigh to properly i'm
press us. We are always impressed.
When a patriot comes to us and
shows that without the underbrush
floods and devastation would follow
in the spring; drouth and pestilence
In the summer; disease and death in
the fall and general calamity in the
winter, We are duly impressed. Then
when he adds to that the certainty
that there will be no timber in the
country within 30 years and that We
will be sunstruck in summer and
frost bitten in winter for lack of de-
cent protection, we are truly sad.
We weep with him, with such vehe-
mence, that Mrs. Weller would have
wept for shame. Most of these for
est reserve advocates are such
gloomy curses. They are always
feeling bad. They know a calamity
is about due and it would be brutal
savagerly to interrupt them in their
woful pleasure. After the advocate
goes we always feel better, especially
after We have time to think. We
stop and think about the disposition
of this timber. We see houses and
homes being built, farms being pre-
pared for cultivation, business
houses being erected, telegraph and
telephone lines reaching out, rail-
roads being constructed, ships being
built, and great improvements in all
lines being made and then we don't
feel so sad. The Tribune is free tC
confess that the noble redman, the
testlVe coyote, or the forest primeVa
never appealed to US to any great
extent. We would rather any time
lay in hammock in the shade of {
sour apple tree, than slide down tn,
side of any shale infested mountain
of which We have heard. We neve
were very much stuck on skunk Der
ries, choke cherries or wild onions
We never held communion with rat
tie snakes, chipmunks or bull pin
trees. We are not that kind. w
like to see happy homes and smiling
farms; prosperous business house
and above all, a contented people
The solemn appeal has no lasting et
feet on us.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

Boise Statesman from Mr.. Sam Bal
lantyne, few days previous, on the
question of forest reserves as they
affect the heep industry. Mr. Null
len attempts to show that it is more
profitable to raise sheep on the farm
than on the public domain. We do
not know whether his contention be
true or not, and we do not care. We
dare say that every man, woman and
child in Idaho is perfectly willing for
Mr.. Mullen to raise all the sheep he
can on his farm. If he can make
$4,000 or 100000 per year from
one thousand head of sheep-all
we'll and good. We rejoice in his
prosperity. We are also certain that
Mr.. Ballantyne does likewise. But
the relative profit of raising sheep
on the farm or On the range has
nothing to do with forest reserves.
The sheepmen ask the forest reserve
officials to give them decent chance
on the forest reserves. They ask all
grazing and agricultural lands be ex-
cluded from the reserves, and not be
made subject to the unwholsome re-
strictions. AS to whether it is prof.
table to run sheep on the public do
main, We think that perhaps Mr..
Ballantyne is at least as well quail
fed to speak as Mr.. Mullen. The
Tribune calls attention to this mat
ter for the sole purpose Of showing
to what subterfuges the advocates
of forest reserves are compelled to
resort. Mr. Mullen's communica-
ton has absolutely no bearing on the
subject under discussion. Granting
all he says, nothing has been proved.
Nampa is profiting by Caldwell
experience and is going to have a
Traders Day. The business men of
this city had better keep their eyes
open or Nampa will walk away with
a good thing.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
Cooperative Work ON Latera1s
Begins,

Begins.
The board of directors of the Pay
ette-Boise Water Users Association
met yesterday. They opened bids for
construction of laterals. Four bids
were accepted for work on Kuna
High Line, Rawson and Kuna lat
erals.
A large representation of home
staders was present. They took up
the matter of the Hepburn Bill grant
ing leaves of absence to homestead
ers and unanimously adopted a reso-
luton in accordance with the follow
ing petition, which Is being circulat-
ed by the homesteaders themselves:
The undersigned, petitioners, re-
specially represent themselves as
homesteaders and owners of desert
land under the Payette-Boise pro-
ject of Idaho, and most earnestly
represent that they desire any leave
of absence granted homesteaders up
on their desert lands conditioned
only upon their payment annually
| for such leave SO per cent of the
estimated annual installment for any
payments required for the construc-
ton of the work of the Reclamation
Service. These desert lands are now
settled and occupied by people who
| desire to use the same for homes
They have established schools,
churches, rural mail service and de-
sire that the communities be kept
intact.
The improvements made on des-
ert lands by homesteaders for the
sake of fulfilling the requirements
Of the law are usually perishable Ell
Their by fire, weather or the work of
vandals and leave of absence grant
ed in consideration of such improve
ments would avail nothing valuable.
A contribution either in money or
labor under the supervision of the
Government engineers on projects
under course of construction would
enable the Reclamation Service to
hasten the day of delivery of water.
while a leave of absence would
place their desert lands in the hands
of people who would soon scatter to
all parts of the globe and simply hold
their claims as a speculation, the
enhancement of the value of which
would be by the resident land own
ers who remained for the develop
ment of the country.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
At the Baptist Church.

1890 a. M, Sunday School; Prof.
Lawrence GIBSON, superintendent.
11.30 a. M, worship, with preach
ing by the pastor, Rev. Henry B.
Steelman.
Sermon-"The Secret of Standing
Steadfast."
$50 p. m, Young peoples meet
ing, Miss Bridges, leader. Subject
"Ministering to Prisoners and the
Poor"-Matt. 25:30-46.
The evening preaching service will
be omitted thru February. A cor.
dial invitation Is extended to all the
services. Reception of new mem
bers next Sunday morning.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
Women of Woodcraft.

An initiation was held Thursday
in Masonic hall of the local lodge of
the Women of Woodcraft. A dele
cation was present from Nempa to as
sist in the ceremonies. The visitors
were Mrs. Laura Fox, Mrs. McCabe,
Mrs. J. H. Murray, Mrs. Langdon,
Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Ruse, Mrs. King,
Mrs. Sheffield, Mrs. Hugh Mckee,
Mrs. Frank Calkins, Mrs. Saunders,
Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Shumate; Mrs.
Porter, of Boise, the district organi-
ger, was also present.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
G. A. r. Officers for 1908.

The local G.. A. R. held its annual
election of officers the last Saturday
in December and installed the same
the last Saturday in January. The
following officers will serve during
1908: post commander, w. S.
Hawkes.; senior vice-commander,
Stephen Calkins; junior vice-com-
mander, H. G. Babb; officer of the
day, w. G. Maxey; officer of the
guard, s. M. Shelton; sergeant at
arms, w. T. McNair; adjutant, M. L.
March; chaplain, Jackson G. Smith.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

1t always grinds on the Boise
Statesman to give publicity to Sena-
tor Hepburn. Usually it puts items
relating to him on the middle page,
next to pure advertising. Thus far
it has done the senator very little
harm.
The Statesman has always been a
siren of politicians. 1t has lured to
destruction every one who stopped to
listen. We would advise Senator
Borah to be careful.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

The Tribune is in receipt of the
first number of the Idaho Rebekah,
edited by Mrs. Ada Merritt, assisted
by Mrs. Frances Crosson. Mr.. F.
G. Burroughs is business manager.
The Rebekah is 80 page magazine.
well written, handsomely illustrated,
doubt, but that the venture will
prove successful. The periodical is
certainly entitled to loyal support.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
At the M. e. Church Sunday.

Morning service at 11.30. Preach
ing by pastor.
Evening service, Lincoln Birthday
commemoration. Address on Lin
coin, the Statesman" by Attorney
Walters. Address by Rev. G. e. Hell
man, His Unfinished Work"
Morning service, anthem by mixed
choir, Jesus, Savior, Lord of Love"
Special music in the evening by
Male Choir; also duet, "Will You
Coz" by ]. G. Turner and A. A. Bin
ford.
]. G. Turner, choir director.
w. A. Pringle, pastor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

We noted that the Idaho Post, pub
lished at Moscow, was unusually
large and attractive last issue. The
Post is one of the leading Republi-
can journals of north Idaho. 1t is
always newsy, we'll edited and inter-
esting. Moscow should Loyalty sup
port the Post.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

A rumor has gained currency in
Caldwell that the Deseret News of
Salt Lake City has secured the con-
trolling interest in the Capital News
of Boise. The Tribune has been I'M
able to verify the rumor, but it comes
to us from persons who ought to
know.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
DON'T TOUCH QUESTION.

A few days ago there appeared in
the Capital News a communication
from Mr.. D. c. Mullen of Nampa,
which purported to answer a COM
munication which appeared In the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

There will be box supper at the
Hartley school house, February FL.
Doors open at 7.30. Everybody is
invited to attend.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

Wanted-a middle aged woman to
help with work on ranch. Work
night. Address O., Tribune.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

LOST-From upper Roswell bench
Scotch collie dog, yellow with white
markings. Reward for return to
Parma Mercantile Co., Parma.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

Wanted-Oats, Wheat, Barley, Rye
Alfalfa and Glover Seed.
CALDWELL FORWARDING co.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

LOST-Near the old library, a
lady's purse containing $40. A re-
ward will be given for its return to
the Tribune office.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15

WEEKLY ESTABLISHED DEC. 8, 1883
and entered at the CALDWELL Postoftice as
second class matter.-Act of March g. 1879
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-15
ADVERTISING RATES

Display advertising TIC inch per issue
Reading notices, l0c per line.
Classified advertisements, 1c per word
per issue.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-04
july Sale OF WOmen'S
Summer Apparel
We quote a few of the many at
tractive specials in this great
clearance sale:

$3.50 White Wash Dresses special. .....S 400
$3.50 Wash Jumper Dresses, special. 495
az so White and Colored Wash Dresses - 585
$3.50 Lingerie Princess Dresses, special. 505
$1,000 Lingerie Princess Dresses, special 100
$3.50 Lingerie Princess Dresses, special 9.25
$500 Lingerie Dresses, special ......... 11.25
$1,000 Linen Princess Dresses special - 1900
$25. 00 Linen Dresses. special ........ 1850
(No alterations at above prces.)
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-04
WOmen's Waists
More than 600 to choose from at
distinct reductions.

$100 White and Colored Wash Waists at. S 10
$50 White and Colored Wash Waists at Lib
1925 White and Colored Wash Waists at 160
800 Lawn and Lingerie Waists at ....... 295
$500 Lawn and Lingerie Waists at ....... 365
$3.50 Fine Lingerie and Net Waists at -. 475
S8 so Fine Lingerie and Net Waists at 100 635
$1,000 Fine Lingerie Net and Chiffon Waists
at .....t Inv
$3.50 Fine Lingerie Nets and Chiffon
waists at .......#......... ............... 825
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-04
Great Special Ia Off Sale
Mems Fine Clothing

We offer without reserve every
suit in our handsome stock. This
includes Blues, Blacks and Fan
cies, in all styles and sizes.
BEAR IN MINDIhat this sale is exactly as represented
We do not change or remove the original price and have
only clean, new and seasonabIe merchandise
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-04
SILK SPECIALS

65c Fancy Summer Wash Silks at ....... 45c
81 % Fancy Silk Waistings at ............ 95c
81 30 Silk in neat stripes and checks, suitable
for waistingS and snitings.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-04
Distinct and Sharp ReduC-
tons on Summer Wash
Materials, Waistings and
s%S su SSsss' IA Off

Fancy Silk and Swiss muslin,
fine Organizes, Silk Organizes,
new floral designs) Tissues,
Dimities, Swiss Applique, Spi-
der Silk, Mercerized Waistings
and Linon Suitings all at one
fourth off regular price.
75c materials at ....... :. 55C
zoe materials at ............ -. 45c
soc materials at ............ .......... SIC
Soc materials at ............. 25c
25c materials at ......... .......... :. TIC
POE materials at :. 15c
All Spring and Summer Suit
ings at Ia off regular price.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-04
BOYS SUITS HALF
PRICE.
Furniture Bargains

One-fourth off on all Chiffoniers,
Dressers, Commodes, Couches,
Center Tables, Dining Room Ia
bles, Bullets, Side Boards and
Ranges.