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The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-02-20
ABUSE OF THE MAILS: A CONTRAST

During last week highly entertaining
illustration of the activities of the United
States government in guarding the people
from an improper use of the mails has been
given in this city. An unfortunate young
woman, who undertook to make money from
the foolishness of her fellow creatures by
making to them offers of attractive matrl-
monial matches, which she may or may not
have been able to fulfill, has been prosecuted
for using the mails with intent to defraud.
We have nothing to say in behalf of the
young woman. She was foolish, probably
wicked, and attempted to trade upon the
foolishness and, perhaps, the wickedness of
Others She doubtless deserved punishment,
but the sight of grave and dignifed court
of the United States holding her in the grip
of justice and exacting the penalty of the
law, seems pitifully amusing, while notorious
violators of the same law stalk abroad, I'M
challenged, and continue their illegal bust
ness, unchecked.
We have specially in mind that persistent
defrauder Of the people, the manufacturer Of
that well known brand of "poor,' Straw
whisky, who constantly faunts his fraud
ulent advertisements of the same in the face
of the American people, through the columns
of the newspapers and in printed circulars
and circular letters sent throughout the
United States. His advertising is essentially
fraudulent. No matter what anyone's opin-
ion of the value of whisky is as a medicinal
remedy, any intelligent student of medicine
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-02-20

Few incidents are more thoroughly Illuminating
upon their very surface than the act of that
hee1er of the shameless old corruptionist, Cen
eral Brayton, when he introduced in the legsla-
ture of Rhode Island the other day, the very
measures for which the Anti Saloon League of
Rhode Island has been begging for years, while
Brayton has been paid money to prevent their
passage To be sure, they were not very valu-
able measures. The League asked very little; it
was extremely humble and its faith was not of
high order; it was willing to take ''bite out of
loaf" but the arrogant liquor interests said
mo" But now comes change, and these same
liquor representatives fastened to salve temper
ance sentiment in Rhode Island by granting the
very things which they defiantly refused before.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-02-20
THE ARMY

1t is admitted by pretty nearly every
body today that the United States army is
in bad way. What there is of it, perhaps,
is not so bad, though its men, by the de-
scrlption Of their officers, are by no means
such as could be desired for national de-
tenders; but its ranks are sadly depleted,
and there is no prospect of improvement.
If hostilities should arise of such character
that they would not appeal widely to spirit
of patriotism and call forth great number
Of volunteer enlistments, we should be in
bad condition. Such are the representations
that are made on every hand.
1t is time for the people to arise and in
sist that the men to whom we have COM
mitted the management of the army adopt
new principles, establish new methods and
make the army really an agency for national
defense We spend money enough upon it
we pay out enough for the education of our
officers; enough Of our money goes up in
smoke in salutes and is spent on red tape
of one kind and another We ought to get
something for that money.
Just why in the past we have not got an
equivalent return, and why we are not get
ting it today, one may pretty readily guess
when attention is turned for a moment to
the activities of leading army officers for
the past few years. If prominence in off
cial reports and predominance in newspaper
publicity are to be regarded as test, the
chief thing that great number of the
officers of the United States army have been
concerned about, in recent years, has been
the restoration of the beer canteen. "Give
us beer, give us beer, give us beer" has been
the persistent cry of these wearers of shout
der straps
It seems to us very clear that the deterio-
rated character Of the man in the ranks to-
day is very largely to be attributed to the
representations that have been made concern
ing the army by these beer champions.
What self-respecting young man-to say
nothing about the poor pay he will get in
the army-wants to join an organization
that is represented by its heads as gang
of ruffians who can be kept in discipline only
when drugged by beer?
The numerous faults and defects in the
army organization and in our military sys-
TENS and methods are also, we suspect, to
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-02-20

wiring from us; and we, the people, befooled
with some slogan, terrified by some scare
crow, ratify their deeds, again and again, and
wonder how the affairs of government could
ever be run if these eminent gentlemen did
not sacrifice themselves in our service
This, only a little more than century
after Lexington, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge
and Yorktown!
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-17
CALDWELL IDAHO. SATURDAY. OCTOBER H. 1908
Republicans Hold Rousing and Enthusiastic Meeting

CLANCY, j. r., stock for pr firm 1900
CLANCY, S. F., sal & exp. ... 1850
Doan & Hay, mdse. .......... 60.35
Duval, Claud, constable fees =. 1920
Denver Lithogr. Co., supplies SOB
Drysdale, w. T., med. serv $500
Driscoll, Tim, sal. & exp. pro-
baton officer ............. 244.S0
Driscoll, Tim, justice fees ... 1415
Davis, F. H., constable fees. $50
Dodd, d. P, sal. & exp. .... 1920
Estes, r. M, Justice fees 80. 5000
Flint, H. c., wit. cert. .... 225
Faris, w. H., sal & exp. -. 166.70
First National Bank, Emmett,
Assnt AGENT ............ 6.75
First National Bank, Caldwell,
Assnt AGENT .......... 2O.50
Goodwin, j. c., jurors cert. 2.25
Gets, r. W., wit. cert. ...... 225
Glass & Prudhomme, supplies. $3.50
Giesler, C. W., sal. & exp go. 305 .35
Cue, j. W., med, serv. ........ 1880
Whereupon this Board adjourned
until 10 O'Clock a. M, October 10,
! 1908.
| Caldwell, Idaho, October 13, 1908.
| The Board of County Commission
, ers met pursuant to adjournment.
Present S. F. CLANCY, D. p Dodd, w.
H. Plat, chairman, and o. V. Bailey,
| clerk, when the following proceed
| ings wehe had, to wit:
The following bills were allowed
and warrants ordered drawn on the
current expense fund for the different
| amounts:
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-17
The Little Ones, Carnival.

One of the most pleasing entertain
r.ents of the season will take place at
the opera house next Tuesday even
ing. The opening chorus will be
representation of thousands of roses.
The effects will be produced by the
electric color chaser and are true to
life.
Some of the most pleasing features
will be the representations of six lit
tie folks by four-year-old tots. This
scene alone will be worth the price
of admission. Other features on the
program will be Nice old Owls, Sun
Dance, How Long, Military Drill, Reu-
ben and Clown. The above are but
few of the numbers on the program.
The carnival will be under the d.
rection of l.. Eta Hetzel and under
the auspices of the library committee
of the Ladies Forward club, one of
Caldwell's popular organizations FOR
the Improvement of our city.
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an added incentive to do good work.
Not only their own reputation but that
of the school must be maintained.
This years educational display was
doubtless the largest in the history
of the fair. Each of the ward schools
and the High school helped to make
up the Caldwell showing The exhibits
and awards are as follows:
Washington Heights.
LIST grade-paper cutting and sewing
cards. Second prize.
I'd and Sd grades-paper cutting and
water colors.
4th grade-pencil drawing, water col
ors, writing.
9Th grade-water colors, drawing, pen,
manship.
9th grade-The written poem, Long
fellows Building of the Ship" frs
prize; arithmetic work.
7th grade-Penmanship.
Sth grade-Relief maps of Soutl
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-17

before the people, He discussed the
magnitude of the state; its unoounded
and Its future possibilities.
He showed the need Of maintaining
In Idaho, which can only be done by
voting the republican party a vote OF
He expressed himself as
unalterably in favor of direct pri-
mary and local option. He challeng-
ed Mr.. Alexander to place himself on
record on local option, by publically
announcing his position. He spoke
briefly of President Roosevelt's ad-
ministration and showed conclusive
ly that Mr.. Taft is the only man that
can successfully carry out the Roose-
welt policies. His address was often
loudly applauded. Mr.. Brady created
a fine impression. The people went
away knowing that they had met an
honest and sincere man. A man ca
pable OF giving Idaho clean, able
administration. Doubling republicans
were brought into line: and indepen
dent democrats were won over. 1
was a glorious meeting.
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state. After Judge Church got
through the people of Caldwell had
some idea of the vastness OF the state.
and the manner in which the republi-
can administration, under Governor
Morrison and Gooding had handled
AFFAIRS, much to the credit OF the re-
publican party. He reviewed the rec
ord of Governor Hunts administra-
ton. The speaker devoted some time
TO the Carey Act charges made by
democratic newspapers and poliu-
clans. We think the people Will not
be led astray by democratic msirep-
reservations after hearing the facts
from Judge Church. The speaker
closed by paying tribute to the Can
yon County republican ticket. AS the
address was devoted entirely to facts
and figures, no eloquent flights OF ora
tory were INDUCED. 1t was interest
sng. impressive and instructive. The
people paid close attention to the ad
dress from beginning to end.
Mr.. Lowell In a few words intro
duced the next speaker, Governo
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-17
Educational Work at the Fair.

The Caldwell schools made an ex-
cellent showing at the fair last week.
The exhibit was by no means repre-
sentative of the average daily work
of pupils, as most of it was prepared
the week before the fair and espe-
cially for that purpose. Supt. Boulton
and his workers are planning for an
exposition rather than a display of
school work next fall. Instead of hur-
riedly preparing specimens for exhi-
bition, as has been done heretofore, q
collection will be made from the pre-
vious school years work. Pupils I'M
derstanding that their best werk will
go to make up this collection will have
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-17

A grand, rousing republican mass
meeting was held at the city hall
Thursday evening. The speakers
were Gov. Brady and Judge Church.
The attendance was nearly four hun
dred, Notwithstanding the fact that
1t had been raining; and the streets
were consequently wet and muddy.
The audience paid strict attention to
the speakers, except when the enthu-
siasm was aroused which was fire.
quent. The applause was often and
hearty. The chairman of the meet
ing was Mr.. ]. H. Lowell Of this city.
Mr.. Lowell in short but appropriate
address introduced Hon. M. l. Church,
register of the state land board.
Judge Church spoke entirely on state
matters. He took up the charges
made by Mr.. Alexander that his taxes
had been raised. By facts and figures
he proved conclusively that under re-
publican administration the take rate
had been reduced in the state. He
admitted that perhaps Mr.. Alexan-
der's taxes were higher, but showed
that this was due to the raise in city
and county. Judge Church completely
answered their charges. He took uI
the work of the land board, showing
the enormous work and great accom-.
plishments of that department of the
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JAMES H. BRADY MAKES
splendid ADDRESS HERE
The NEXT GOVERNOR MAKES fine IMPRESSION. HIS
POSITION ON LOCAL OPTION and DIRECT PRIMARY

James H. Brady. In introducing the
next governor, Mr.. Lowell first spoke
of the glorious administration of
President Roosevelt, briefly reviewing
his record. He was frequently inter-
rupted by rounds Of applause. He
then paid an eloquent tribute to the
next president, Judge William H.
Taft. The mention of Tafts name
was greeted with unbounded enthusi-
asm. He showed how Mr.. Taft I'M
derstood and sympathized with the
people of the north and the south; the
east and the west; and our possess
sions beyond the seas. He called par
ticular attention to the fact that Mr..
Taft was particularly interested in
the west and Idaho. This naturally
brought the address up to state
affairs, and the next governor. Cover
nor Bradys record in Idaho as an en-
pire builder was reviewed. He said
that Mr.. Brady was probably the best
informed man in Idaho on the re-
sources and possibilities Of Idaho
He then introduced Mr.. Brady as the
| next governor of Idaho. Mr.. Brady
was greeted with loud and prolonged
cheers. Mr.. Brady's address was plain
and straightforward. He left no doubt
in the minds of the people of the posi-.
ton he occupied on any of the issues
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-17
Sent to the Reform School.

Gaylord st. John, young lad OF
Is whose parents live at Parma, was
sent to the reform school at St. An
thony Wednesday. The boy was charg-
ed with larceny, preferred by w. e.
MCGEE. Having confessed to his IA
Their that he stole money from Mr.. Nc
Gee. Judge Hagelin committed him to
the st. Anthony institution.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-17
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
OCTOBER TERN.

Caldwell, Idaho, October ~, 1908
The Board of County Commissioners
met in regular session pursuant to
law. Present D. P. Dodd, S. F. Cha
ney, w. H. Plat, chairman, and o. V.
Bailey. clerk, when the following pro-
ceedings were had, to wit:
The report of the following county
officers were examined and approved;
o. v. Bailey, clerk, auditor and re-
corder.
F. A. Hagelin, probate judge.
w. H. Thorp, sheriff.
Cora b. Bean, supt. public instruc-
ton.
Geo. H. Moore, assessor and tax col
lector.
c. w. Giesler and o. v. Bailey, joint
report auditor and treasurer.
w. e. Waldrop, county physician.
w. II. Faris, supt. poor farm.
The following bills were allowed
and warrants ordered drawn on the
current expense fund for the follow
ing amounts:
American State bank. assn'd
AGENT ..,.,,..,,.''',., ',..@ d.Ao
Alvey, o. H., med. ser. Disall'd
Allen, H. E., wit. cert. 1900. 500
Allen, C. B., med. serv. ...... 1000
Ames, VIM, constable fees dis.
s1.2O 1135
Adam, e. H., supplies 1900. 51.OO
Bean, Cora b., sal. & exp. -. 326.95
Baker & Harris, mdse. 1900. 30.95
Boulton, P. A.. asst. Co. supt. 400
Bailey, o. ", salary ........ 10000
Botkin & Blake, mdse. dis.
$3.50 4s.is
Bank of Emmett, assn'd AGENT 1875
Boone, T. W., special deputy
sheriff looo
Rushong & Co. supplies -. 1906
Boyes-Beck Hdw Co., mdse. LIE
Burroughs, F. G., supplies 90,
Caldwell LIMB. Co., mdse. ..... 267.5I
. Commercial bank, assnt AGENT 76.1'
City Of Caldwell. water $500. 44.0i
Cook, ]. W., assnd AGENT =. ADJ
Crockett, Frank, jurors cert ~
Caldwell Ice & Cold Storage
= Co., ice for court house l6.l
Clark, Elmer A., wit. cert. -. 2.2
q Central Lbr. Co.. mdse. 49,. 21.9
Conrod. ]. c., protectograph. 800
Cummings, Elizabeth, nursing 142.2
: christonher. A. o.. salary -. 5000
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WEEKLY, $500 PER YEAR

America; first, Floyd Harrington,
second, Viva Leslie. Relief maps of
U. S. and acquisition of territory
second prize on group. Maps of
Idaho showing counties, arithmetic
papers,.
Van Buren,.
list grade-construction work-corn
harvest scene; cut work represent
ing THE House That Jack Built"
writing.
I'd grade-construction work-baskets
braided and sewed; sewing cards.
Sd grade-clay modelling, first prize;
writing.
4th grade-water colors, second prize,
booklets with fancy covers contain
ing number and language work.
Lincoln.
list grade-construction work, paper
cutting, writing. Entered only for
exhibition.
I'd grade-paper weaving. Hand loom
weaving, first and second prizes.
Sd grade-writing; only for exhibit
ton.
4th grade-water color work, first
prize; writing and language, only
for exhibition; hand looms by boys,
first and second prizes. Hand loom
weaving.
5th grade-arithmetic, language, spell
ling, daily work. for exhibition only.
Sth grade-arithmetic papers, for ex-
hibition.
High School.
list year-collection of Kodak pictures
on trip to Thunder mountain; first
prize, Glare Sewer.
list year-Latin papers-first prize,
Geo. Kincaid; second prize, Ethel
Quick.
| Sd year English-essay on THE Old
Oregon Trail"-first prize, Oribelle
Raymond.
General High School Awards.
| Water colors, second prize.
Booklet of English work, first prize.
Collection of history maps, first
prize.
History map of British Isles, Mil
ton Blackwell, first prize.
Set of mechanical drawings, Claud
Williamson, first prize.
Geometry, Lillivie Walker, first
prize; Bessie Young, second prize.
Botany-collection of Idaho wild
flowers, Louise JUNIOR, first prize.
County map of Idaho, Frank Ohm
stead, second prize.
The entry tag was off the drawing
so at this writing it is not known who
won first and second honors.
The High school now has an enroll
ment of seventy-two pupils, the larg
est in the history Of the school. O
this number forty-two are girls ant
thirty are boys. Students have th'
choice of two courses of study: thu
English classical, and the business
scientific. These are presided over b.
four competent instructors The ex
cellence of the work done by this de
partment and by the grades wa
shown only in part at the fair las
week. Next year, doubtless a larg
and representative exposition of dali
work will be ready for inspection
Perhaps it is not too much to hop
that in time hall may be devote
exclusively to educational work at tn
fair. Canyon County is justly prou
of her public schools and such a fea'
ure of the fair would stimulate
healthy competitive spirit between tn
schools within its borders.
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McWilliams & Scott, livery :. $50
Mcconnell, M. G., water master 324.O0
Mcfarland, Georgia, assn't Co.
supt. .............. 400
McNish. J.. mdse. ........ 1000
Moore, Harvey, sal. & exp. 924.65
Moot, VIM, sal. & exp. 49,. S54.45
Nelson, John, wit. cert. 49,. CTS
Norman, Mrs. Levi, draying.. 1.75
Nampa Leader-Herald, ptg. 1880
Tribune, printing ........... 1Il.oo
Cakes Bros, mdse. disallwd
Parma Liv Stable, livery =. 400
Purkhiser, l.. B., salary 255.Oo
Peter, w. W., wit. cert. $50. 500
Polk, r. L. & Co., Gazetteer 600
Pioneer Bind. & Print Co. sup. 1.99
parrish. w. L., salary ..... 255 100
Plowhead, ]. j., prof. serv. 1890
Platt, w. H., sal. & exp. ..... 1870
Patton, w. b., board for pris.
g. jurors 21.40
Reynolds, J. L., med. serv. 32.5o
r M RelI Tel Co. sery. $50. $3.50
Roadway, w. H. Co., mdse. -. 144.10
Remington Typwr. Co., suppls S.S5
Smith,, Love Miller, salary 1900
Skinner. Ed, printing $500. 4s.5e
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Hubbard, Walter Griffiths. A. r. Stall
ker, e. M. Kirkpatrick, H. A. Part
ridge, ]. H. Lowell, A. ]. How'd. Jess
Walling, and C. ]. Mitchell.
The report OF the receipts and dis
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Directors Meet.

The directors of the Boise-payette
irrigation district held regular
,naa.,ns at the Commercial club rooms
Tuesday. Those present were D. R.
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An interesting case came up this
morning before City Judge Shorb
which takes the cake in the line of
domestic chastisement. A man nam
ed Mills, from Nampa, and wife came
down to Caldwell to visit his mother
in-law, Mrs. S. H. Drew. Thursday
evening the man proceeded to fill up
on fighting whisky, saloon juice and
Jersey lightning. Later in the night
he went to the residence and wanted
his wife to go home. The latter be-
ing in bed objected to going at that
time of night He undertook to force
her to accompany him and tore her
clothing off. At this juncture the
mother-in-law interfered and tried to
persuade him to defer the homego-
ing till morning, but he became SO en-
ragged that he gave her lesson in
pugilistic training, and before he
got through he had beastly thump-
ed mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and
wife. The screams brought assist
ance, and the "thumper" hiked out
This morning he was arraigned before
Judge Shorb who gave him $50 fine
for enjoying his hilarious celebration
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bursements up to Aug. 31st was read
and on motion was approved A COM
munication was read from E. H. Dewey
of Nampa Offering a bonus for the
location of the headquarters of the
association at Nampa. Stalker NOV
ed that the offer be accepted. Mitchell
moved as a substitute that the action
en- the question be deferred. How'd
rose to point of order that both mo-
tons were out of order stating his
point to be that the directors had
not the power to change the location
of headquarters, that this could only
be done by vote of the stockholders.
The chair held that the motion was
in order. Hubbard then appealed
appeal was sustained. Thus the mat
ter of the locatinon of the headquar-
tiers remains as before the meeting.
The question of a change of location
will doubtless be submitted to a vote
of the stockholders of the associa-
ton and as Caldwell is in the center
of the great project and liberal Of
fer has been made by the citizens of
Caldwell it is not at all likely that
there will be change in the location
| of the headquarters.
An order was made ON the treas
urer for $4,000 to be used for illus
| trating and exhibiting the resources
of the Idaho-Boise project. Consid-
cradle routine business was transact
ed, such as allowing bills and enter
ing into contracts for additional work
| The board then adjourned to meet
October 9th at 2 p. m.
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Sheriff of Ada Co., board for
jailors 1850
Sinclair, w. f, justice fees -. 1850
Swatman, B. F., med. serv. -. 14.45
Shelby, Gilbert, stem. fees -. 21.60
Syms-York Co, supplies .... 24.00
Statesman Printing Co., suppl. 2.S0
Smith, j. T., work in recorders
office .................. 15.O0
Thorp, w. H., salary ..... 10000
Trevey, salary .............. 10000
Thomas, Walter, wit. cert .. 2.75
Toothaker, J. r., services " 1000
Van Housen, H. E., livery -. 400
Van Ormer, ]. A., pur cert. .. 225
Van Duyn, o. M, sal. & exp. 452.S0
Woodward & Woodward, med
services 500
Waldrop, w. E., sal & exp. =. $500
Wheeler, E. A., laundry 49,. 1895
Western Nat. Bank, assn't acct 271.00
In the matter of the application of
j. C. Bane for cancellation of tax
certificate No. 1853 for the year 1900
sale, it appearing the same was an
erroneous assessment, the same is
ordered cancelled of record by the
clerk of this board. See affidavit on
file. In the matter of
the application of the directors of the
Canyon County Fair Association, for
one quarter of a mill of the assessed
valuation of Canyon County, amount
ingto the sum of $14S4.50. The same
is granted and the clerk of this board
is hereby authorized to issue war
| rants on the current expense fund in
| the sum of $1484.50 in favor of the
said CanyOn County Fair Association
| for the year 1908.
Whereupon this board adjourned
until 10 o'clock a. M, Oct. IA, 1908.