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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-09-11

jury in an accident near Vernon, B. G.
Driving out to visit Lord Aberdeen's
farm, the team became unman-
ageable and bolted down the road
toward Long lake. At a sharp turn OF
the road the carriage was overturned
and the occupants thrown to the
ground. Former Mayor Megaw, OF
Vernon, had his leg broken and Lord
S%trathcona's right arm vas severely
bruised.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-09-11
DR.. COOKS ANSWER
TO PtARY'S CHARGES
Continued from page one.

Pole on April 81. 1908. Those proof
we're convincing and in due time would
be given 70 the world.
Regarding the controversy over his
alleged taking Of Peary's stores, DR..
Cook asserts that he has written and
other satisfactory evidences that
Peary took his stores. perhaps believ
ing him dead. Harry Whitney is
personally acquainted with all the
facts, and perhaps what he has to say
when he returns may be interesting
added the explorer.
Or. Cook told Captain Sverdrup and
anothe friend the day after he bad
landed here that he hoped there would
be no un-pleasantness over supplies
with the Peary party; that he hai
found some Of Peary's men in posse
sion Of one Of his depots and had turn
ed them out unceremoniously.
viii Bring Eskimos to America.
It is settled that Cook will send a
ship back to bring to America the
two Fskimos who accompanied him on
the last stage of his journey TO Tire
pole. as well MS some Of she party whO
were sent back when the start of the
last stage began. Captain Sverdrup
may command the expedition; it is
DR.. Cooks desire that he shall do SO,
and they conferred for some hours re
garding the details Of the expedition.
Copenhagen, Sept. Copenhagen
was electrified by the report of Com
mander Pearys announcement that he
had reached the North Pole. DR.. Cook
was immensely interested and said;
THAT is good news. | hope Peary did
get to the pole. His observations and
reports on that region viii confirm
mine"
1t is doubtful If history furnishes a
more dramatic episode than the
breaking Of the news to DR.. Cook that
Peary had realized the goal of his life's
ambition and repeated struggles. DIR.
Cook was seated at a dinner, sur-
rounded by explorers and correspond
ents, in the giIded ballroom of the
Tiyoli Casino. Around his neck was
hung a garland of ping roses, accord
ing TO the Scandinavian method of
honoring heroes, which the explorer
wore blushingly and with visible en-
barrassment. Several speeches &C
claiming him had been given and re
peated toasts to him drunk with clam
orous cheers.
Amid this scene a whisper went
around that Peary had planted the
Stars and Stripes at the pole. Cook
was perfectly cool and unmoved. He
made a striking speech, in which he
paid high tribute to the work of Sver-
drup, who sat near, to whose discov-
cries he largely owed his success; to
John r. Bradley, who had financed
the expeditions; to the intelligence,
endurance and f%aithfulness" Of the Els
kimos who had assisted him in the
preparations, and those who had &C
companied him. The whole story of the
expedition, he said, has not come out
and will not come out for some time;
nor will it come in installments, but
only when it is complete.
~ Am GIad."-Dr. Cook.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-09-11
GOING TO MEET HUSBAND

Mrs. Cook Will Probably Join Elk
plorer In Brussels.
Portland. Me, Sept. 6.-It has been
learned that Mrs. Cook will probably
go to Brussels to met her husband. 1t
Is not known when she will leave here,
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vations made would prove that he had
been on and around the ninetieth de.
gree.
When shown the dispatch which said
that Commander Peary claimed to be
the first man to reach the North Pole,
DR.. Cook said Commander Peary, OF
course can say whatever he wishes
am not accustomed to indulge in con
troversies. All I have to say about
Commander Peary Is that II he says he
reached the North Pole I believe he
reached the North Pole"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-09-11
RICHEST MAN HURT
Lord strathcona Injured In a Runaway
Accident.

Winnipeg, Man, Sept. 5. Lord
Strathcona, high commissioner of Can
ada and the richest man in the Do
minion, narrowly escaped serious In
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
MORE STOCK
IS STOLEN

The activity and holiness of horse
and cattle thieves in Boise and Canyon
counties the past three months has
alarmed the owners of stock and has
stirred the authorities of both counties
to concerted action.
Two weeks ago a horse was taken
from the pasture of II. L. Wilbur, east
of town and Bill Fuller and Walter
Freeman are under arrest charged
with the theft, Last week ~ head of
horses and colts were stolen from Sam
Connaughton's pasture between Marsh
and the dam, and on Sunday six fine
two and three year colts belonging to
John Mitten and VIII Grant were TAX
en- from their ranch on Anderson
creek.
ofiioers are on the trail of the Con-
naughton horses, and the thieves are
known and will no doubt be taken into
custody within a short time. No track
of the Mitten-Grant colts have been
found Sheriff Breshears of this coun-
ty and Sheriff Hamilton of Boise coun-
ty are cooperating in the endeavor to
ferret out the gang and place them
where they will not commit further
depredations such az those of the past
few weeks.-Emmett Index.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
WELL TO BE
TRIED AT BOISE

]. B. Wells, the check artist, was
arraigned Thursday in Judge Hagelin's
court. His bond was fixed at $1,000,
and not having that amount and Dan
Brown and Perry Groves positively re-
fusing to cash any more checks for
him, the judge turned him over to
the tender mercies of the Ada county
officers where he already was under
bond for 5000 for the same offense. His
Boise bondsmen, supposed that he was
in the city until they discovered that
]. B. Wells, of Boise, was the same ].
d. Wells who was in the Canyon coun-
ty jail His bondsmen lost no time in
getting him transferred from this
county and he is now reposlng in the
Ada county jail,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
Caldwell IS
COLLEGE town

The. statement made last week in
The Tribune regarding the college
fund was erroneous in some particu-
lars, The following is the statement
as furnished by the committee:
Caldwell is a college town from this
time. For the first time in its 10
years of existence can 1t be said that
the college is firmly established.
Through the efforts of Miss Julia V.
thropist, DIR. d. X. Pearsons, afforded
the opportunity the college had anx-
iously been waiting for when he pro-
posed to give $4,000 for endowment
when $4,000 additional had been Sc
cured.
Since then the friends of the school
have kept steadily at work and it has
only been by long and arduous effort
that the present result has been at
tanned.
Not only has the 100000 endow-
ment been secured, but through the
generosity of Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Kirk
patrick, of Parma, who gave $4,000
and Mr.. Howard Sebree $4,000, build
ing costing $4,000 is provided.
DR.. VIM. ]. Boone, the president, Sc
cured from Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, a
promise that when three buildings
costing not less than $4,000 each aud
$4,000 endowment should be secured,
he would add $4,000 to the endow-
ment fund.
The solicitors for funds have been
so successful that there now remains
but little more than $4,000 to be rails
ed to meet the Carnegie conditions. It
is very desirable that this amount be
raised within the next few weeks.
The school has an application before
the General Education Board for aid
This board meets the latter part of
May, mad If the application can show
that the DR.. Pearsons and Carnegie
conditions are met, 1t will without
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ret.

Mr.. Elvers, who has been in Nampa
the past few weeks. working for the
new theater, is still putting in hard
ticks for the new building. He is now
within $500 or $1,000 of the mark, and
there should be many respond with
small amounts from now on to raise
the balance. It means much to the
city as an advertising feature to have
a modern play house within the city
gates, and IL Caldwell can raise $780,
900 for small college, Nampa can
surely put up $4,000 for an up-to-date
theater. Mr.. Elvers is working hard,
and we hope to be able to announce
the entire sum raised next week.
Nampa Record.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
DEVELOPMENT congress
WAS GREAT SUCCESS

The Oregon Idaho Development con-
gress which met at Weiser Friday and
Saturday was great success. The
attendance was large and everybody
had a most profitable and pleasant
time. One of the most pleasant feat
ures of the congress was the music
furnished by the Weiser Military Band
under the able leadership of Prof. A.
T. Gordon. Prof. Gordon has had the
band only couple of weeks, but al
ready it ranks among the best in Ida
no. 1t was a source of pleasure to
find Professor Gordon's band in such
form.
Friday morning the congress open
ed with music by the band. The ad-
dress of welcome was delivered by Dr.
]. r. Numbers, mayor of Weiser.
Mayor Numbers address was spden-
did. Thes response was by Col. E. Hof-
fer, of Salem, Oregon. The subject of
Cooperation" was discussed by Har-
ry Wolff, of Weiser, at the morning
session.
In the afternoon there was more
music by the band, addresses by Judge
]. H. Richards, of Boise, Hon. ]. P.
Fallon, state immigration commission
err; Mr.. Alex Johnson, of Weiser, Col.
E. Hofer, of Oregon, and DR.. B. L.
Sleeves, of Weiser. The program was
literally interpreted with vocal music
by the Weiser Quartet.
At the evening session Hon. A. L.
Freehafer, of Weiser, Mrs. Bstelle
Riddle. Dodge, of Ontario; Hon. A. B.
Lucas, of Meadows; and Addison Ben
nett, of Irrigon, Ore, were the speak
ers. The music was furnished by the
Ontario Encore band and the Ladies'
Stringed Orchestra, of the same place.
Saturday morning dawned bright
and pleasing on the congress. The
Weiser band failed to get out in the
morning, which was a sore disappoint-
ment to the visitors, but it more than
made up for it afterwards. The first
thing on the program was an address
by John D. Robertson, commissioner
of Washington county, on the subject
Good Roads," A. H. Keller told about
Weisers growth and possibilities in a
short, but eloquent address. He was
followed by Mr.. D. A. Hurley, of Vale
on the Wealth Of Oregon and Idaho
His paper was very interesting. The
last on the morning program was a
few remarks by A. G. Hurlburt, an en-
gineer. He spoke of the easy grade
of railroad through central Oregon
to Coos Bay.
The Saturday afternoon session
brought out the heavy weights The
first was Hon. Geo. H. Shellenberg
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the condition and the only method of
doing that is by bond issue. We may
as we'll admit that. 1t will take all
the revenue we can possibly raise by
taxation this year to pay off the pres
ent warrant Indebtedness. The condi-
ton is bad and we cannot start too
soon toward lettering it. The general
fund is 100000 worse off today than
1t was year ago. We must cut down
our current expenses, but we must
use care and discretion in doing so.
These in brief are the conditions of
the city and my recommendations con-
corning them. l have faith in the fu-
ture of Caldwell. know that we have
the resources here to make a great
town. l want to do my small share
toward building up this community. l
realize the honor that has been done
me. l appreciate my responsibilities.
have the heart to do my best. l trust
that l may have your cooperation In
giving the people of Caldwell a good,
clean business administration. / wish
to counsel and advise with you, the
members of the council, and with the
people generally. l want your opin-
ions.
1t will be my ambition and my pride
to give Caldwell an administration of
improvement, of wise economy. hope
to be able to truthfully say, when l
leave this Office, that Caldwell today,
is bigger, better and cleaner than it
ever was. l hope that when l step
down, the warrant Indebtedness will
be wiped out. 1 trust that we will
have completed some Of the many inn
provements this city needs. l wish
to give Caldwell a reputation abroad
as the best governed city in Idaho; I
want the people at home to know that
1t is.
These are the things l want to do.
With your help they can and will be
done. Gentlemen, thank you.
The speech was received with ap-
plause. Council committees were APP
pointed as follows:
Continued on page five
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
ANOTHER STORY
ADDED TO MILL

The Colorado Milling & Elevator Co.
who are building a Touring mill and
elevator at this point, have changed
the plans of the elevator by adding
an additional story TO the elevator,
thus making 1t five stories, instead of
four, as was originally intended. The
extra story gives an increased capaci-
ty of $4,000 bushels, The elevator will
now have capacity of 1875, 900 bushels
instead of 100000. The, foundation
will be finished this week, when work
on the superstructure will commence.
The work of construction Is under the
supervision of w. G. Baumgardner,
structural engineer. The mill and ele-
vator will have what Is known as an
automatic fire extinguisher system. The
water pipes are so constructed that in
case of a fire the soft soldre on the
pipes at the most exposed points melts
and the flow of water either extin-
guishes the fire or at least checks It..
Everything connected with the mill
will be strictly up-to-date in every
particular from basement to the gar
ret.
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1t is neither economy nor common
sense to neglect the health of a city.
Cleanliness is the only method yet dis
covered of warding off dangerous dis
eases. Pure water and good SANTA
ton are the only means we have of
securing cleanliness. We want clean
illness within as well as without. Not
only should the city look clean, but it
should be clean. 1t is imperative that
the city do all in its power to accom-
plish the results desired.
l think that the city should at least
keep abreast of private enterprise in
the construction and maintenance Of
the streets and sidewalks. This city
should put in crossings where ever cit
liens are willing to build sidewalks.
All sidewalks and crossings hence
forth should be of cement. This is
economy and good business sense.
favor permanent improvements in the
future. 1t would be far better to COW
er only third of the ground and to
cover that well, than to contribute as
we have in the past. Without crfti-
scism of anyone, candor and honesty
compels me to deplore the fact that in
the past at least one-half of the road
monies have been absolutely wasted
Since its organization as a city Cald-
well has spent at least one hundred
thousand dollars on its streets, and
today we are no better off as far as
good streets are concerned than we
were 20 years ago. To do little at a
time and to do that little we'll is the
policy that meets my approval
The foregoing suggestions in my
opinion, cover the third pledge of the
platform. We must exercise care and
diligence in the expenditure of pub
lie money. We must be economical
but not parsimonious in the conduct
and administration of municipal az
fairs. We must thoroughly consider
what we are going to do; how much
money we are going to spend; how we
are going to raise that money; and
then spend it carefully. Caldwell
should be put on cash basis. Bonds
should be voted to take up our war
rant indebtedness if that be necessary.
For the coming two years l favor a
strong tax levy, but assure tho people
and taxpayers that the amount so rails
ed will not be exceeded. l apprehend
little complaint from the people so
long as we can show them that their
money is being wisely invested. In
vested is the proper word, every dol
lar raised by taxation should be in
vested. 1t should be invested in good
Streets and alleys. good palioe force,
good fire protection, cleanliness and
purity. Such an investment will give
Caldwell a reputation abroad, peace,
health and happiness, at home.
An investigation, casual though it
was, showed me that the finances of
the city are in a bad condition. The
general fund is overdrawn $5893.94;
the road fund, 1881; the water
works fund, $25.58; and sinking fund,
$50.65. These are the figures furnish
ed by the clerk on April 20. This
shows that the finances are in worse
condition now than year ago and
decidedly worse than two years ago.
We must take steps at once to relieve
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
II Was Smothered.

A small blaze occurred at the Star
livery barn Tuesday just when the
wind was doing its best. Fortunately
the blaze was discovered about the
time It caught. Blankets were used to
smother the flames. Had 1t not been
for the prompt action of those present,
the chances are that there would have
been some vacant lots on the east
side Of the railroad track. The FIRE is
supposed to have caught from the
spark of a passing engine, but it more
probably was caused by a cigarette
carelessly thrown away.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
Sold His Wool.

John brennan sold his wool clip
Wednesday for 19% cents per pound.
The prices offered last year by the
Boston buyers for the wool from the
same band was 1-3, and were it not
for the warehouse scheme at Chicago,
the chances are that he would not
have been offered to exceed 12k cents
for this years crop. There is no use
talking, this warehouse scheme oper-
ated by the wool growers, is making
the commission men look at their hole
card.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
Bee KEEPERS
HAVE MEETING

The Southern Idaho and Eastern
Oregon Bee-keepers' association held
their annual meeting in this city FRI
day and Saturday. While the attend
ance was not large, yet all present
were interested in the various subjects
discussed. The meeting was very in
teresting and instructive. President
]. E. Lyon called the meeting to or
der and Rev. Pringle invoked the di-
vine blessing. A. E. Gipson made the
address of welcome, which was re-
sponded to by F. r. Fouch. The FIRST
subject discussed was Avoiding Win
ter and Spring Losses" Owing to the
absence of w. H. Pennington, who was
on the program for a paper on this
subject, a general discussion was en-
tered into and much valuable infor-
nation was obtained. The subject OF
Gaping Meters" was generally dis
cussed by those who had had previous
experience. Mr.. Atwater gave de-
scription of a Gaping meter which
he examined during a visit to factory
in Ohio. The Banat Bee" was the
next on the program. The discussion
was opened by F. A. Powers, of Par
ma. The speaker was favorable to the
Banat bee. He claims that they are
much more hardy than other strains,
n. z. Crowther was called upon for
his experience with the Banat bees.
To the question IF you had to buy
100 queens, which kind would you
buy?" he answered, 81 would buy Ba-
nat" Mr.. Townsend was not so ia
vorable to the Banat bee, while they
were good producers they were not
building up like the Italians.
The next matter on the program was
THE Question Box" Owing to the
Tribune going to press before the as
ISOLATION adjourned, it was impossible
to give the full details OF the meeting.
ro.tlnna3 IN tnslda nara
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
Safe and ConserYative.

The financial statement of the Bank
of Notus appears in this issue Of The
Tribune. This bank is not one of the
largest in the county but it one of the
safest for the reason that the cashier,
Mr.. Pedigo, is careful and conser-
vative banker. The directors are sub
stantial farmers and business men.
Each statement shows an increase
over the previous one, just keeping
pace with the development of the
country with which it is surrounded,
and that is the garden spot of Canyon
county.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
Six Arrests and Five Convictions.

Chief Dryden and Assistant
Hodson made six arrests of floaters
Wednesday, the charge of drunken
ness was lodged against all of them
and peddling without license against
two, with the addition of petit larceny
against one. The DRINKS were assess
ed the regular amount of 81 and trim
mings, while the pedler got soaked a
fiver and the petit larceny man was
mulched for $1,000 and costs. All Of
them being in financial straits, they
we're turned over to the tender mer-
cles of the police, who viii endeayor
to have them liquidate by working on
the streets. The two charged with ped
ling were selling spectacles and the
larceny fellow stole pair of nippers,
They are all tough outfit and are
doubtless wanted in other towns.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-08
new ADMINISTRATION
ASSUMES CONTROL OF CITY

Monday night of this week saw the
reins of the city government change
hands, all new men are in charge
The old council was called to order by
Mayor Smith. The minutes of the last
meeting were read and approved, then
followed the reading of the reports of
the several officers for the last month
Bills were examined and warrants or
dered drawn for the several amounts.
The business being finished, a motion
was made by Little that the council
adjourn sine die. The audience was
larger than usual and when the mem
bers left the platform they were greet
ed by storm of applause. 1t was
suggested by someone that ex-Mayor
Smith escort Mayor Gowen to the plat
form and assume the reins of the city
government. The mayor was evidently
a little nervous, the first words he ut
tered were Council will please come
to order" 1t was suggested they first
take their places on the fiatform. The
hint was sufficient and the opening
ceremony was concluded after Mayor
Gowen delivered short but very posi-
tive address, which was listened to
with the closest attention. The fol-
lowing is full text of his speech.
Governs Inaugural
Members of the council and citizens
of Caldwell:
1t may not displease you and 1t cer-
tainly is appropriate that at this time
should briefly state my views of the
policies of municipal government
which Caldwell should adopt at this
time; also to give you my interpreta-
ton Of the last election; as well as the
results Of my Investigations of city
affairs.
In my Judgment Caldwell is ready
for an advanced step along the line Of
municipal improvements and growth
1 honestly think that the people by
their vote at the election authorized
and instructed me to go ahead. am
convinced that this city is now ready
to proceed along lines long contem-
plated and long delayed. / feel that
l am in duty bound, and by platform
pledged, to do everything in my power
to further the march of progress.
think that the people expect us to car
ry out our platform. The platform
pledges US to do three things, viz: to
refuse to grant more saloon licences
in this city; to make municipal i'm
provements; and to give the people a
good, business administration. l am
in favor Of carrying out that platform
to the last letter. Not with my consent
shall another saloon license be issued
in Caldwell. / favor and shall advo-
cate municipal improvements along
three lines. favor extension of the
city water works system, the creation
OF other sewer systems, and better
streets and sidewalks.
The health Of the community COM
pels us to extend the city water sys-
tenn and to create more sewer districts.