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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25

it. The experiences in Illinois,
Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Wash
ington and Oregon are not re-
assuring. 1t is not our fault that
sealawags successfully manipulate the
system AS an honest newspaper The
Tribune felt compelled to publish its
observations. If our observations
are correct and our conclusions
logical, what is there to do but aban-
don all pretence of belief in the eff
cacy of tie direct primary
as political purifier? If the di-
rect primary does not purify politics,
what does it do? If it has purified
anything on earth, where has that
publication taken place? Those are
questions The Tribune would ike an
swered. If the system be a fake; the
the words simply trifing and insipid
trueisnis; and the idea puerile; the
sooner the facts are acknowledged,
the better. 1t is more foolish for the
Republican party to hang on to an
exploded theory than it is to aeknOwl-
edge its error. If there bee any
Stiffness on earth it is in clinging to
falsehoOd, because the falsehOod was
once considered the truth. The hide
pendent hates to acknowledge its mis-
takes. The Tribune hate to aelnowl
edge error too. but it always does
The Independent was caught by the
tinsel Of the words direct primary"
when uttered by some politician, and
when the politician further stated
that the direct primary was demanded
by the peope, it was completely en-
SHARED. 1t did not stop to question the
credentials or authority Of this self
appointed interpreter of the peoples
wishes. 1t did not seek out the peO-
pie; it did not ponder the idea nor
observe the action of the system else
where. 1t blindIy followed, and now
seeks to keep up the dGnsion.
Along in the article you note the
independent wants to turn things
5opsy turvey. 1t wants a revolution
in politics. In the same issue IS a
fervid endorsement of Governor
Brady for a denomination We
would like to ask the Independent if
James II. Brady is better under its
direct primary system than he was
rmder the old convention system? We
would like to have the Independent
point out to us any of the other state
officials it wants to turn out. Or,
which one of the present Republican
county officials, has it, it in for,
There must be something the indie
pendent wants to accomplish II il
has it should have the courage to
point out the offending member. T.
wants a ehaPse sOre. sZLsse Now let
the InG1Pendent place its finger on
the man and wen see what can be
done. If it IS satisfied with present
conditions. why does it want to mix
EN- up?
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25
DESERET NEWS CHRISTMAS
NUMBER.


The Christmas number of the Des-
eret News of Salt Lake was splendid
and magnificent edition of the paper.
Annually the News gets out an edition
of the paper devoted to the resources
advaneements and progress of the
western states, paying particular at
tentiOn to Utah and Idaho. This
years edition far surpassed anything
attempted heretofore. The portion of
the News devoted to Idaho was writ
ten by Herbert ]. Hale, who was chief
clerk Of the Idaho immigration Blu
r,au, under Commissioner Allen Mill
er. The articles were well written ;
and we believe the data and statistics
are reliable. The Tribune congratu-
Iates the Deseret News upon the sue
cess Of its magnificent edition.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25

University, held a meeting in Caldwell
Saturday. The committee has pre-
pared its report which viii not be
made public until after the different
oranges accept or reject it.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25
PIONEER AGAIN ON DECK.

The Bull Pioneer is again being
published It suspended publication
for a few weeks because of inability
TO get reliable help. The re-appear-
ance of the Pioneer is certainly graft
flying, as it is one of the brightest
and newsiest newspapers in southern
Idaho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25
LEADER-HERALD DOES WELL

The Nampa Leader-Herald's indus
trial edition was a great paper. II
consisted of forty pages, well written
and handsomely illustrated. As an
epitome Of Nampa's history and q
synopsis of Nampa's development, il
was splendid. The people of Nampa
are to be congratulated upon the
growth they have made and the stage
they have reached. The publisher OF
the Leader-H Herald is to be cOngratu-
lated upon the enterprise, energy and
public spirit he has shown.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25
COMMITTEE MEETS.

The special committee appointed by
the Boise Valley Pomona grange to
investigate the affairs at the State
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
department. OF the Interior,

Department Of the Interior,
U. s. Land Of5ee az Boise, Idaho,
November y. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that George R. Allen
Of Caldwell. Idaho. who. on December %.
I0o4. made homestead entry Nd. SIS. serial
No. oS5so. for lot !, SEX NWH and 81 NE1l
Section 81, Township N. Range w. BOiss
Meridian. has 6led notice Of intention to make
Final fve-year proof. to establish claim %
the land above described, before U. S. Com
missioner Geo. w. Slower. at Caldwell, Idaho
on the rst day OF February. 1910
Claimant names as witnesses: George ID.
Stafford. Horace B. wiIkerson. Jacob E
Shaver. James Shaver, all Of Caldwell. Idaho
WA. BALDERSTON.
Registe-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Schas and son
of Jordan Valley passed through Cald-
well Saturday en- route home from
Portland
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Billiard of EN-
NETT we've Caldwell visitors Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
LOST IN MOUNTAIN
SEARCHING PARTIES WILL HUNT
 FOR AERONAUTS.
Balloon America Since Its Ascension at Pasadena
 Saturday.

Los Angeles, Mar. 22.--No word has come from the six men in the balloon America" It Is feared they have been lost in the mountains in the midst of a terrific blizzard now raging there
 The big balloon ascended from Tour nament Park in Pasadena Saturday aft ernoon at o'clock with Captain N E. Mueller and five other men in the basA ket
 The last trace of the balloon was when It disappeared through the clouds In Grand Canyon. on the slope of Mount Lowe. The big bag contain ing 7s.ooo cubic feet of gas was being driven by. a strong north wind towards the peaks on the range.
 One of the worst storms in years is raging in the mountains. Four feet of snow has fallen on Mount Wilson and nearly two feet on Mount Lowe
 Nearly all day yesterday a terrible blizzard ragged, the wind attaining a high velocity.
 It would be impossible for the men to make their way any distance in the present snow storm. Two searching parties will go into the mountains at once.
 The belief that some tragic fate has befallen the men who formed the party, has led to the formation Of many re- lief expeditions into various parts of the Sierra Madre Mountains, immedi- ately over which a strong current car ried the balloon when 1t had reach ed an altitude of a. few thousand feet. There are three distinct mountain ranges before the Mojave desert is reached. fifty miles north of Pasadena.
 If the balloon sailed over this fifty miles stretch of mountain chains and came to earth on the Mojave desert, there is hope that the occupants of the basket, after tramping many miles, may be able to reach shelter If the balloon was not able to cross the Sierra Madre and was brought down among the mountains and their intense cold, the men are in danger of death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
Father Pays Ransom of $1O, 900 and Little. Willie WhitLa ks Sent
 Back on Car by Kidnappers

today from the kidnappers at his home in sharon. saying that if he called at a confectionery store in the east end of Cleveland, he would be told now to secure his boy unharmed and well fed
 Shortly after noon. he left Sharon for Cleveland He was unaccompanied. His immediate family and the private detectives he appraised of the proposed meeting. protested, but the insisted that he make the trip alone. Every one of them was warned that he must be allowed to go %nheeded and no at- tempt at the capture of the kidnappers be made. Whitla is certain that if he had spoiled the plans of his sons captors tonight he would never have seen the lad again. His experience at Ashtabula served as warning.
 About o'clock this afternoon he went to a candy store in the east end With him he carried the S10.000. ex- pecting that 1t would be demanded of him there. ke was met by woman who detailed to him the terms of the kidnappers. With all the eagerness of distracted parent, Whitla agreed to them immediately. Detectives in his employ say that he paid the money, but on this point the father declined to commit himself Half an hour later ne to LUS 11OIel ana waited developments.
 His entrance to the hotel was shroud- ed in secrecy. By a previous arrange ment made with the hotel management. he did not register. Detective G. B . Perkins, who has superintended the search for the boy in behalf of the father. was in the lobby of the hotel calmly smoking, and pretending to be unconcerned. But the hearts of both parent and detective were beating anx- iously. The agents of the kidnappers promised that the boy would be started toward the hotel shortly after night fall. AS the hour for the appearance of the child approached Whitla became nervous. He disregarded the advice of the detectives who had told him to keep out of sight of the newspaper men and the crowds of curious people who had learned that he was in the city. Emerging from hIs room he walked up and down the hall on the second floor with hands clasped acro8s his breast Then. unable to stand the suspense longer. he went into the loh- by and seated himself in a chair.
 few newspaper men walked over to talk to him but he refused 10 con- verse.
 "In- Heaxsuas name. men, do nOt sav
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
SOLDIERS AT TRIAL
AVERY BLOUNT FACES CHARGE OF
 MURDER.
There Is Every Indication That The Trial VIII Continue For a Week. Many Witnesses Are
 Summoned.

Amite, La. March 22-with the court house surrounded by State troops, the trial of Avery Blount. charged with the murder of Buggy Breeland. his wife and step daughter. Mrs. Joe Everett, near Tickfaw, this parish. on the night of January 29. was begun here today Garfield Kinchen. alleged to have been implicated in the murders with Blount, is still a fugitive from justice.
 A decided sensation was sprung this afternoon when Ben Kinchen, brother of Gorfeld Kinchen, was indicted by the grand jury and placed under ar rest, charged with being an accessory to the murders. Three days before the Breeland tragedy. Ben Kinchen killed Joe Everett, the husband of the wo- man who was ambuscaded with her mother and step-father. He claimed self defense and was exonerated by the grand jury.
 There Is every indication that Blount's trial will continue for a week or more as many witnesses have been summoned by both the prosecution and defense. It will doubtless be late to- morrow before a full jury Is secured It Is believed that Blount will seek to establish an alibi.
 Following the killing of Mrs. Ever. att'H husband. Breeland and his wife went to the widows home in LivinRs- ton parish, to bring the daughter 10 live with them at Natalbany, a few miles below Tickfaw. The two women with Mrs. Everetts young baby, were riding in a buggy. Breeiand was walk ing driving a COW. When the party were a few miles below Tickfaw. Bree- land was fired upon. the load taking effect in his body. He fell. feiKning death. He retained consciousness for several hours after he was found and told q grahpic story of the shooting
 According to his account. two men. after he was shot. stepped from the bushes and levelled guns upon the two women, who begged piteously for their lives The men indicated that they would not heed the petition. Then Mrs Everett sobbingly beseeched them to spare her little baby. One of them took the child from her arms and plac- ed it by the roadside. The two wo- men were then riddled with shot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
Democrats Criticise
 Payne Tariff BM

those Democrats who supported the Fitzgerald plan of saving Cannonism This action was in conflict with the caucus action of their party, in viola ton of its platform pledge. and, we be- lieve. of overwhelming Democratic sen- timent. The Democratic Party. in the House. disavows their action. and dis claims all responsibility therefor.
 .Second-under the guise of giving to the Democracy of the House repre- senation on the Rules Committee and on the Ways and Means Committee. Speaker Cannon appointed on the Rules Committee as Democratic member. the proponent of the Fitzger- ald resolution. who is opposed to the Democracy of the House In It's light to reform the rules and is in accord with the Speaker: he appointed on the Ways and Means Committee, as a Democratic member. gentleman known to be wholly opposed to the Democratic tar if view. and shown, by his vote. to be opposed to any change In the Cannon rules.
 We condemn the false pretenses of the Speaker. that in these appointments he has granted to the Democracy rep resentation on the said committees. and we hereby declare that. in neither of these appointments is the Democracy of the House or the country. represent ed. and we decline to recognize such appointees as representatives of our party on said committees"
 None of the six Georgia" bolters was at the caucus. Mir. Fitzgerald was answered by MT. Hardwick of Georgia, who spared the feelings of no one.
 The Georgia member was followed by Representatives Peters and Keliher, of Massachusetts, who denounced the gag rule" manner in which Minority Leader Clark has conducted the fight for a change in the rules.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
Payne Fires Opening
 Gun in Tariff Debate

If it had not been that Secretary Cor telyou had held back $50. 100000. Mir, Payne declared the inquiry had develr oped the fact that that statement was made out of the whole cloth.
 Every warrant, he asserted was be- ing paid regularly as 1t came to the treasury for payment. The committee in preparing the bill he declared, had guarded against any raid on the treas- ury.
 Mir. Fucker (Mo.) asked MT. Payne if 1t was true that the liquor interests we're strongly represented at Wash inEton during. the preparation of the bill, and exerted their influence to pre- vent an additional liquor tax.
 MT. Payne declared that no such lobby appeared before the Committee, nor had any briefs been nled with it., bearing on the subject.
 Iron Ore Schedule.
 That the Michigan delegation will make an effort to have iron ore taken off of the free list. where 1t is placed by the Payne bill, became evident when Mfr. Young (Mich.) attacked the testi- mony of Chairman Gary of the Board of Directors of the United States Steel Corporation before the Committee MT. Young declared that Judge Gary's statement that the royalty of 10 cents per ton was paid on iron ore, about 1897. was misleading.
 Long before 1897," said MT. Young, leases were frequently made at the rate of 75 cents per ton royalty and I only know of one case where 10 cents | toh royalty was paid. That was for low grade of ore. which was very hard to get at"
 He said that Judge Gary probably based his statement on a purchase of ore land on which the price figured, at the rate of 10 cents per ton. This was due. said Mir. Young. to the fact that the land proved to contain moge iron ore than the original owners expected.
 MT. Randall (Tex.) asked MT. Payne
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
TRIAL OF WA. SORSBY
SLAYER OF CHARLES FITZGERALD
 APPEARS IN COURT
Argument of Lawyers Indfcntes That Defendant Will Plead He Was Insane When He Killed
 POstOffice Inspector.

Jackson. Miss. March 22.---rhe first days proceedings in the trial of ". A. Sorsby. charged with having murdered Postof1ce Inspector Charles Fitzgerald at Clinton. Miss, several naontha ago, was devoted to consideration of the manner in which the jury is kos be se iected and an unsuccessful ~ffvft upon the part of the defense to secure a continuance.
 That the probable defense will be emotional insanity Is indicated by the motion asking a continuance.. it being declared that several witnegseB who would Testify to insanity in the family or Sofsby were absent, and the pres ence fat this term of court you'd be impossible. The motion was overruled.
 Attorneys for the defense asked that d venire of 200 jurors be selected from the entire county and not from the First District, as proposed, contending that a fair trial with a jury composed of residents of this district. the home of MT. Fitzgerald, would not be pos- sible.
 Arguments in support of this con- tention were introduced by the defense and in rebuttal by the State. Argu- ments will be heard tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
MIL MAN IS KILLED
ID. H. DUNCAN SHOT TO DEATH IN
 ARKANSAS,
His Slayer is John Day, Master Me- chanic at Clio PIant-The Two Had Businesa
 Controversy,

Pine Bluff, Ark. March 22-D. Henry Duncan. vice president of the Bluff City Lumber Company. and one of the most wealthy men of this State. was shot and killed today at Clio. where one of the plants of the corporation is located. by John Day. master mechanic of the Clio mill.
 Day, who surrendered immediately after shooting, 1t Is stated, asserts that he acted in self-defense.
 So far as can be ascertained there were no eye-witnesses to the shoot ing.
 While no authoritative statement can be secured. it is thought probable an argument might have resulted between the men because of the fact that Day had been asked by the president of the lumber company. John F. Rutherford to tender his resignation. This re- quest. MT. Rutherford. states. was be cause of Days failure to respond to a letter written him some weeks ago.
 Duncan went to Clio. which Is a few miles from Pine Biuff. early today, to inspect the plant. When he arrived at Clio. 1t is stated. he was greeted cor dially by Day and the two went to the latter's apartments at local board ing house. presumably to discuss mat ters in connection with the mill A few moments later occupants of the house were attracted by pistol shots and when they reached the porch. Day was emerging from the room with a drawn revolver and Duncan had fallen, dying within few moments from the effects a of five bullet wounds.
 According to the statement of the deputy sheriff to whom he surrendered. Day declared that. after going to the room with Duncan. the two discussed business matters for a short time and that Duncan finally used harsh lam guage, at the same time making a mo- tion as if to draw a weapon. Accord ing to the officers statement. Day de- clared he then drew his pistol and be- gan firing at Duncan, who was moving back wards from the room to the porch, Other than this no statement can be secured.
 Duncan's body was brought to his home here tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
RICH MEN INDICTED
GRAFT CASES IN
 PITTSBURG.
Millionaire Manufactures, Banker and . Hotel Proprietor Among the Number-Grnnd Jury
 Stnl at Work.

Pittsburg, Pa. March 22.-Six in- dictments. three for conspiracy, one for perjury and two for bribery. were returned late this afternoon in the counciimanic graft cases upon which the grand jury of the criminal court has been deliberating for several days.
 Without waiting for warrants to be served. four of the indicted men sur rendered themselves, and gave bond. appear in the morning and give him self up. while the sixth Is now tray- cling in Europe.
 The men Indicted are:
 Dallas c. Byers. millionaire manu- facturer. indicted jointly with Coun- cilman John F. Klein already twice convicted in the graft cases, and Coun- cilman W. H. Weber, on a charge of conspiring to secure the passage of 9 street paving ordinance.
 F. A. Grimm. Vice-President of the Columbia National Bank. charged with perjury in one of the recent graft trials.
 Councilman Charles H. Stewart. charged with soliciting bribe of s2.60o.
 H. L. Bolger. hotel proprietor. charged with being an accomplice of John F. Klein. in demanding and &C., oepting e bribe for which Klein al- ready has been convicted.
 Dallas c. Byers left for Europe for his health about the time the graft in vestigatfons began and has not re- turned.
 The perjury charge against Griffin Is in connection with recent council manic graft trial, in which it is all legged his testimony was not borne out by facts. He today resigned his posi- ton as Vice-Phesident of the bank. The grand jury is still in session and 1t is said further developments are ex- pected.
 John F. Klein, who was in jail on a contempt charge, was released today on Q writ of habeas corpus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
STEEL INDUSTRIES
 ARE DEPRESSED

New York, March 22.-Charles NJ. Schwab, who came to New York today from Cleveland, has been investigat- ing steel conditions In the Middle West. He was rather pessimistic today as to the immediate outlook. He said.
 There Is no denying the fact that the steel industry Is very much de- pressed and the immediate future is not particularly hopeful. think that steel prices are more likely to recede than to advance. There must be a general e-adjustment all around before the steel companies can make any profit at prevailing schedules"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
Child Gathered to Arms of His Father in a
 Cleveland Hotel.

Cleveland. O., March 22.--Little Will liam Wh4tla. who has caused the police of the entire country endless worry since he was kidnapped from school in sharon last Thursday. was returned to his father at the Hollenden Hotel hefe tonight at S:3o o'clock.
 In compliance with an agreement entered into between the kidnapped boys father and an agent of the kid nappers here today, the boy was placed on a street car on the outskirts of the city and started to the hotel shortly after o'clock. Two boys, G. w.. Ramsey and Edward Mahoney, recog- nized the lad on the car, and. taking him in charge, conducted him to his ia ther, who was in waiting according g to a prearranged plan which he had followed at the dictation of the kid nappers.
 The boy wandered about the hotel lobby unannounced for several minutes, asking the bell boys for his father, before the latter knew his son was in the foyer. The moment the anxious parent heard that a strange boy was in the hotel sauntering in aimless fashion. he rushed across the lobby, grasped him fin his arms and smothered his face with kisses.
 An attempt had been made to dis guise the lad. He wore pair of smoked glasses and large tan cap which was pulled down over his ears, and the father said 1t would have been difficult to have recognized the boy In such a garb had he passed him on the street.
 Willie is in perfect health. He says that he has been well treated, and, ever since his capture. has been con- s stantly indoors. He believes he was taken from Sharon to Warren, and thence to New Castle, Pa. It Is his opinion, expressed In a happy school boy way. that he was in Ashtabula on night at the time his father was to leve his $1O.oOo in Flatiron Park.
 Paid Ransom Fee.
 Whitlas senior. refused to state he had paid the ransom or not. He. said that he received a letter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-23
AMERICAN CONSUL
 DIES IN PANAMA

Panama, March 22.-Felix Ehrman American Vice Consul General and act ing American Consul General at Pan anna, died here suddenly this afternoon from heart disease.
 MT. Ehrman was a native of New Or leans and was one of the founders of the banking firm of Ehrman and Com-
 many.