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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11
TRANSPORTATION.

This TRANSPORTATION is bore
AS near as | can see
A Teller dies and comes right back
T. be a chimpanzee.
They say a Teller never knows
Just what'll come t. pass
He's likely t. infest whale
Err mebbe some jackass
An yet, I reckon, if it's fate
I'd better make no fuss
Fer mebbe if Pm good III come
An be an octupus.
A MENU FOR LENT.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Oranges, sugared
Broiled Oysters Potato cakes
Whole Wheat Mullins
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Salmon Croquettes
Julienne potatoes Bread and Butter
Celery and Apple Salad
Hot Gingerbread, with sauce
Coffee or Tea.
DINNER.
Clam Chowder
Boiled Cod Mashed Potatoes
Spaghetti, with cheese
Salad
Snow Pudding Oak,
Coffee Nuts
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11

"a = y y
ARENA VALLEY NEWS =
- *** - 50 =
Mr.. Arthur Burton and Mr.. Frank
ones are building a house for Mr..
Dickerson who lives on the the bench.
Mr.. Victor johnson from Enter
prise, Oregon, visited at the home of
Mr.. Theodore Johnson this week.
Both gentlemen left for Enterprise.
Mr.. Ben Sundblad finished digging
his well this week. He went down 95
feet. We have good drinking water
in our valley.
The debating society held its week
ly meeting last Saturday evening. The
negative side won. After the debate
one of our bachelors sang a song en-
titled, "Mary's gone with a COON"
The subject for next Saturday even
ing's debate will be: Resolved, that
expansion is detriment to the United
States" Some of the ladies will sing
after the debate is over.
Mr.. Louis johnson is working for
Mr.. E. T. Rice who is having a house
erected.in Roswell.
Mr.. W. E. Owens, our bricklayer,
put up chimney at the blacksmith
shop in Roswell this week.
Mr.. Charles Burton finished con-
GREETING his cellar.
Mr.. A. C. Moore this week sold a
horse and colt to Mr.. Bradney of Ros-
well. Mr.. Charles Burton sold a cow
and calf to the same gentleman.
Mr.. George Mccormick, our popular
road supervisor, came here this week
and got some of the homesteaders out
to level the roads, which will be
put in shape for the mail wagon to
pass over.
Mr.. Arthur Burton sold one of his
horses to Mr.. Paul Obendorf and
bought another from his brother
Charles.
Mr.. Chas. Burton, A. C. Moore and
Ben Sundblad went to work at Ros-
well Park this week.
Mr.. Lars Aarland was on the sick
list this week.
If We were all pessimists we would
throw up the game of life, saving
Whats the use."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11
Pertinent Paragraphs About People

JOln y. NICE VI DOlo6 was " O''N
well visitor this week.
L. C. Weaver of Kirkvill, Illinois,
is in this city looking for land. Mr..
Weaver is an old friend of F. ].
Blais. well known in this city.
Don't knock; be booster, and eat
Red Rooster the best and newest
Breakfast Food.
E. C. Pratt, was appointed admins
traitor of the estate of Samuel Pratt
last Wednesday.
County Commissioner Mcdowell, of
Owyhee county was Caldwell visit
or this week.
NJ. N. Fegtly, editor and publisher
of the Jordan Valley Express and
Silver City Nugget, was in Caldwell
Saturday transacting business.
Formaldehyde for the prevention of
potato scab and smut in grain at
Botkin & Harmon's.
W. R. Cairn, a prominent Baker
City Resident is spending few days
in the city on business.
The market day sale Monday was
big success. A large number Of
farmers from all parts of the county
were present.
Old settlers in the Boise valley say
there will be an abundance of water
for irrigation purposes this year.
Ladies do you know the largest and
best line of Millinery in town is to
be found at the Bon Ton parlors.
Poisoned Wheat for squirrels. The
kind they eat at Botkin & Harmon's.
F. M. Roseman has been appointed
bee inspector for districts four and
five, comprising Owyhee, Elmore and
that part of Canyon County that lies
in the Boise valley.
Trusses-A complete line at Botkin
G. Harmon's. They guarantee fit.
See the Owyhee County Develop
ment Company for land bargains near
Homedale. We have at this time the
following bargains:
Ladies when buying hat what is
the use of paying out money for some
thing that is not up to date. Why
not go to the Bon Ton and get the
very latest creations at a moderate
price?
At meeting of Hugh Wilson Post
G. A. R., a resolution was passed en-
dorsing the action of Senator Hey
burn protesting against the placing OF
the statue of Gen Lee in uniform in
the Hall of Fame.
Mrs. Henderson gave the ladies of
Caldwell rare treat Wednesday even
ing in the shape of 25 per cent
discount on hats. About forty ladies
took advantage of this rare bargain
and purchased hats of the very latest
style.
C. B. Marlatt, the creamery man,
of this city, who experienced quite a
severe stroke of paralysis few weeks
ago, was seen on the streets again
Monday, and while out made a short
visit to the Leader office. Mr.. Mar
latt's many friends are much pleased
to see him out again and hope for his
complete recovery.-Gooding Leader.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11

MidVale was the scene of a dis
astrous conhagration last Tuesday
evening when the Odd Fellows build.
ing Occupied by D. w. Farmers gener-
al merchandise store was totally de.
Stroyed. The estimated loss is $780,
900, partially covered by insurance.
Inc flames were first discovered about
. o'clock and a bucket brigade formed
IN an effort to check the spread of the
flames. Aided by the absence Of wind
they were successful in eonfin;ng It
to the Odd Fellows building.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
CLERK-CARRIER

An examination for clerk and car
rler will be held at the postoffice in
this city on March %, 1910.
Age limits, 10 to As years, on the
date of the examination.
Married women will not be admit
ted to the examination. Unmarried
women will be admitted to the exam
nation, but are eligible for appoint
ment only as clerk.
Applicants must be physically
sound, and male applicants must not
be less than 5 feet 4 inches in height
without boots or shoes, and weigh
not less than 125 pounds without over
coat or hat.
For application blanks and for fuII
information relative to the examina-
ton, qualifications, duties, salaries
vacations, promotions, etc. address
immediately,
CHAS. S. NORTON.
Secretary Board of Civil Service Ex-
amlners. Pcstodice, Caldwell. Idaho
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11
You'll like Caldwell flower.

L Ou IL Ing OSlluNOll ~ 49,
A 32O acre desert claim, with water
right. $500 per acre.
Mrs. Payne Of Roswell, was in the
city yesterday.
F. L. Pae of Boise was business
visitor this week.
Two 100 acre desert claims, with
water right, $500 per acre.
X. Cameron, OF Rockville, IS spend
ing few days in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Warn, Of Boise
were in the city Wednesday.
j. M. Davis of Boise was a Cald-
well visitor last week
Nursing wanted by experienced
nurse. Phone ZIG pink, Nampa.
A fine new lot of superfine silver
salmon at the Caldwell Grocery Co.
Myrtle Williams of Sweet, is visit
ing friends in the city this week.
Don't say: Just flour" to your
grocerman. Say "Flower of Idaho"
M. v. Howell, OF Gooding was a
business visitor in the city this week.
Remember that we sell the famous
Semalino Flour. The Caldwell Gro
Gerry Co.
Editor Fegtley, of the Silver City
Nugget, was business visitor in the
city this week.
We are making a speciality of seed;
in the bulk, at the Caldwell Grocery
Co.
H. Mcclellan, of Middleton, was d
business visitor in Caldwell Wednes-
day.
An 80 acre desert claim, with water
right, near Homedale, $500 per
acre.
The Caldwell Grocery Co. have
some very fine Oregon cherries at 81
cents per gallon.
Mr.. and rs. Holt, parents of B. M.
Holt returned to their home in Long
mont, Colo, Tuesday.
You'll like Glover of Idaho, .
"Wigwam," and "Hollyhock'. Made
by the Caldwell Mill.
David B. Grosvenor, of Roswell.
was a business visitor in the city
last Wednesday.
Something new in fish, Black Cod
at 10 cents per pound at the Caldwell
Grocery Co.
Peach Pie sound good and so il
is if made from our Canned Pie
Peaches. They cost 80 cents per gal
Ion at the Caldwell Grocery Co.
1t is the Free Sewing Machine that
the Music Co. sells.
John Seawell, the well-known Paw
cite politician, was in the city Mon
day.
Call at the Music Co. and see those
pianos that are guaranteed to stand
the test.
Sol S. Feltham, the we'll known
Welser merchant, was in the city
Wednesday transacting business.
Attorney Lyons of Payette, was in
the city Wednesday on legal business.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11

Where Teddy whacked the muck
rakers with the big stick and the pgIv
word, Taft uses the soft answer
That may be the reason Taft has lost
seven pounds in weight.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11

When you stop to think of it. if
was named the City of BrotberIv
Love long before the days of street
cars or strikes.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11

On and after February %, 1910,
l Will pay at my Office in the First
National Bank of Caldwell, Idaho.
maintenance Warrants Nos. l to rs
inclusive of issue October 5, 1909, and
General Fund Warrants Nos. 1900 to
2238 inclusive.
G. D. SMELL, Jr.,
treasurer and Ex-Oficio Tax Collec.
tor Pioneer Irrigation District.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11

And yet the admirers of Roosevelt
who score Taft have not mentioned
anybody who could have looked after
the country better during Teddy's
absence.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11

1000 acres under State contract lust
across the state line in Oregon. This
land will be in the Nyssa district,
under the Owyhee Ditch Easy terms,
and only $4,000 per acre.
OWYHEE COUNTY DEVELOP
MENT COMPANY, Ltd.
w. H. SCHENCK.
- Manager.
Come by Jordan Valley Stage to
Homedale. M11tf
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-11

= H-A0' =. NONIUN,
secretary Board of Civil Service Elk
aminers. PcstotIice, Caldwell. Idaho
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26
snn All Financial and Industrial News of the Day %$
Financial Currents of the Week

MoNOAY-The operators in stocks
chose for the central subject OF consid :
Grafton today the signing by President
Taft OF the railroad bill and the conse-
quent completion of contemplated ieeisla-
tion on that subject for the present, The
action OF the wheat market brought the
crop prospect into view rs a contcndjng
factor and interrupted the influence OF
the railroad, bin, There was slight In
crease OF animat tion in the speculation.
as Is evidenced by the meager aggregate
or the days transactions. but the last
prices of the day were generally the best
The favorable eject on the tone OF the
market by the disposition of the rail-
a feeling OF relief that 1t Is out of the
way. Some OF it's clauses are avoWedy
distasteful to the railroads. we'll as
shippers. Tho more immediate influence
OF the bill in the stock market comes
from the fact that It's passage will be
made the signal for renewed notices of
the Intended Increase in freight rates
In the financial district the conviction
IS general that increases will be granted
This conviction underlles the aprehen
and alarm will be used by the railroads
in the conduct of their campaign for the
increase-tactics which may operate TO
discredit railroad securities as we'll as
TO recommend compliance with demands
fer increased rates,
TUESDAY-Apathy overcame the stock
market again and the dealings dropped
diversion of speculative activity In the
wheat market. The reports circulated In
that market OF damage to the spring
wheat crop were not heard without sollci-
tude. The considerable rise In prices al
the close yesterday after the almost inert
some proit-taking sales by the profess
sional element. Speculative sentiment is
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26

peculiarly sensitive TO even a suggestion
OF danger OF impairment OF the full re-
turn OF agricultural products. which have
been counted on. Tho refusal OF the
stock markets 10 take great alarm over
The spring wheat situation was due part
~ 10 the moderation with which the sub
Ject was touched In tho weekly bulletin
OF the government weather bureau, which
announced that the hot dry weather
Of the week was very trying TO vegeta-
uon already deficient In vitality on ac-
count OF previous adverse weather condi-
tioDs in Wisconsin, Minnesota and the
eastern part OF the Dakotas and north
crn Iowa "
MISUNDERSTANDING sentiment
toward stocks derived encouragement
Of these were the reports OF rain in
the spring wheat region and the agree
mcnt Of the meat packers to the in
crcases. In freight rates proposed by the
railroads. Large differences were drawn
from the announcement on behalf OF the
the Increase In freight rates to be asked
for by the railroads. The countenance
given TO those differences by the power
full banking interests which are most
dilgent in seeking the assent OF ship
pers. coupled with the expected arrival
home Of the head of the house. gave
them added influence in the speculation
IntlmationS were circulated In the stock
market that similar assents would be OBJ
tanned by the same financial power from
chants and ''all other classes OF business"
From these circumstances II was urged
that no reasonable opposition was 10 be
apprehcnded from the Interstate COM
merce commission to the proposed in
crease in freight rates. This pleasant
perspective SO appealed TO the specula-
tive imagination as TO prompt free buy
inE OF stocks.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26

THURSDAY-The feeling OF apprehen-
sion over the crop prospect proved lts
dominant influence on stocks again ana
forced into the background the more
out Of ,nc Frightening prospect for rail-
road rate Increases and improved Invest
mcnt demand The amount of rainfall Of
ilcally reported left dubious feeling re-
gardng the reports of abundant rains,
winch helped to send stocks inward yes
tatng and uncertain movement to corre-
spond. With the price OF wncat ruling
cents a bushel higher than yesterday
and the advance sustained during the
morning, the stock markets miSSivings
over the state of spring wheat in sew
eral Of the northwestern states were re-
vivod, The agreement Of the Price Cur
rent and the Northwestern Miller In their
reference to the situation there as crit
ical" for the spring wheat crop appealed
with force to the prevalent uncasiness.
FRIDAY-The stock market fell into
depression again under the combined In
fluence Of renewed reports OF crop dam
age and Of the publication OF Attorney
General Wickersham's speech in Chicago.
Iative movements In grain and stocks was
seen in the course Of the early fluctua-
tions In the market. Stocks started
higher and wheat started lower. Where
wheat commenced TO advance stocks be-
gan to decline. At the same time re-
spring wheat. but corn. began 10 come
into Wall street In food
SATURDAY-Th short week end ses-
sion developed little Indicative OF any
pronounced tendency in speculation, the
waiting attitude OF speculators. due 10
the uncertain crop outlook and the clos
ing hours Of congress. being most in evil
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26
Uncertainty of Crop Outlook
Makes Traders Cautious in
Their Speculation.
EXPECTATION THAT MONEY
WILL BE TIGHT IN JULY
Fact That Congress Was About
to Close Session Was Also
Restrictive.
BY Associa ted Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 25.-The week end
in the stock market brought little dispo-
sition on the part OF operators TO enter on
new commitments. Not only the iinme-
diate uncertainty OF the weather condi-
tions over Sunday In the spring wheat
states Of the northwest. but the probable
recurrence OF doubts over the crops dur
ing July had their effect in uueting
speculative activity
Yesterdays active selling left a residue
or uncovered shorts amongst the trad
ers. who bought moderately TO cover. thus
supplying a sustaining influence on prices.
The easy tone OF the wheat market and
the reports OF rains and cooler weather in
the northwestern states had their part in
inducing this covering movement So,
also. had the prospect that congress was
about to end its session. Net changes In
prices were small at the end OF the day
Hardness Of money rates is considered
not improbable in connection with the
July settlements, which involve the dis
tribution OF record amounts for dividends
and interest. II Is pointed out also that
the estimated s20, 100000 for the corpora
ton tax and payable to avoid penalty July
l, remains entirely to be paid thus con-
money market The renewed pressure on
stocks before the close was due partly
to next weeks money prospect Conf
dence remains unlmpaired that a season
terest was shown I'm a news report OF a
movement among Kansas bankers TO dis
courage credit extension for automobile
purchases as a part OF the correction OF
the financial position now in progress,
Similar reports from other states and
emphasis by prominent bankers in pub
lie addresses have given Importance to
this phase OF the money market condi-
ton
The bank statements failed to show the
expected gain in cash in the actual fig
ures. Moreover an actual loan increase
by the clearing house banks Of Si4 644 100
and an expansion in the loan averages Of
banks of s6,71t,000 disclosed the work.
ing demands for credits outside the dull
stock market OF the week. Preparation
for the July settlements and several i'm
portant bond operations which have gone
through during the week must be looked
to for explanation.
Bonds were steady. Total sales. par
value $3.50 900,
United States 3s have declined per
cent In the bid price on call since last
week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26
Experts Say That at Least d
Fourth of Crop Will Be
Lost.
HEAVY BUYING MARKS
SHORT SATURDAY SESSl
Corn and Oats Strong in Sym,
thy With Wheat; Provision
Are Unchanged.
BY Associated Press.


CHICAGO. June 25.-Damaee n -.
wheat in the northwest was .od.-
clared irreparable for at least or,.,
OF the crop. An expert for one ~
leading firms here made the assor,,a-
d telegram from Hllsboro. N. D. pr
mistlc reports from investigators for 4,
prominent houses joined In caus,ns
usually active buying for a saturdav
sion.
In consequence the close was stron.
practically the top prices Of The dav Y
net gains Of ic to lac. The wind i'm
corn showed an advance OF 3c 10 3o AZ
oats a shade TO lc. Provisions 6,,fr
unchanged 10 sc higher. UnIIke fha'
jury to winter wheat in Kansas. fha
terloration in the northwest was ali1
TO be OF a character from which In !
nature OF things recovery TO a Ia rre
tent was not merely improbabieR r. h,ss
possible. Purchases by one local r.,
alone aggregated a million bushels i
thorlty at Duluth went on record VIII
opinion that the estimated % per (
irreparable damage in the Dakotss
Minnesota would unquestionably be ad
TO by any continuation of hot dry WEI
er. Reports OF rains led to weak
at several stages during the day. =,
cially at the start, but did not count s
manently as against an idea that
total precipitation for the week had
covered more than d fourth OF the sr,,
wheat acreage this side OF the Cana
line. September ranged between e7ar
9S9c, closing &c to &c up at 9S8c 10 4
September corn varied from 603c
6lic and closed at 1c net gain at I
The cash market was steady. No, 2;1
low closed 61im61Jr
September oats recovered from $50
3osc and in the end were q shade hle
at 39tm39gc, held back by profit taxi
Fairly liberal shipments Of lard
grain strength and scarcity of specula'
offerings made hog products firm.
net advance, however. was inslgniflc
RANGE OF THE LEADING FUTUR
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26

New York who think there is a field here
ho,so ~, successIul establishment Of q clearing
mouse tor merchandise. Prime requisites
suggested are the entire confidence of
she large commission house. and abun-
dant capital that may be supplemented
upon can; and tho conduct OF the insti-
good FEATURES OF the old jobbing institu-
tons which flourished here when produc-
.ion was less diversified than il Is To-
Gay em.h ,na,,,,spp 10 appreciate the need for any
such Institution IT is necessary to recor-
nize the limitations placed upon the JOB
per OF To-Day There are more iobbinc
il,t houses ,s In New York than ever before,
than the general jobbing houses of
quarter OF century ago. The general
32obing houses OF old have virtually been
able as great clearing houses open at all
times to arrange for prompt distrlbu
tton OF merchandise TO retail channels
Lhey nave been snpplanted by the spe-
because OF The pressure of changing
forms OF distribution consequent in parf
on the wider transportation facilities and
on the part OF mills OF selling direct,
Rice Millers' Contract
A new rice contract from the Louisiana
ana Texas Rice Mllers' e Distributors
associat tion, to go into effect August /.
l9l0 has been lately received by the large
buyers OF New York, several innorfaSI
features of which are not entirely satis-
factory TO all, members OF the trade. A
meeting Is accordingly expected within
few days 10 discuss the matter and rep
resentatives OF the lnrge wholesale gro
Gerry Trims. the rice dealers and exporters
are expected to be on hand, The general
idea OF contract from the millers is NOT
being opposed: on the contrary 1t is felt
mat a formal instrument under which
business Is transacted will be beneficiai
10 both parties. The objections are mere
iy TO the term OF certain clauses in the
contract and the absence of others de-
sired by the buyers.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26
New York Flour and Grain.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. June 25.-Flour iirln,
with a quiet trade, Spring patents. $500
$3.50: winter straights. $4,000 40. win
ter patents, s+60m5.oo: spring clears,
s4.15@i.40; winter extras. No. J, S3:7o@
$50; winter extras, No. z, s3:5oQ 800
81, l,732 barrels shipments. 3i95 barrels,
Wheat nervous, declining early on re-
ports of rains in Dakota and scattered
showers elsewhere: advanced sharply on
predictions oil fair weather over Sunday.
but lost part of the gain under realiz-
ing and closed at 4c net advance, July
closed s1.O54. September closed sl.O4s and
December closed s1.05i Shipments 2l,-
as bushels,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26
Evaporated Fruits.

NEW YORK, June 25-Evaporated
apples steady. moderate jobbing trade.
Spot fancy. 1oi@loc; choice. SlgSae;
prime. 7@Tac; common 10 fair: o@6sc.
Prunes moderate; johhing demand
prices steady, quotations ranging from,
3@9ic for California up to 3O-i0s and
4lm9ic for Oregons.
Apricots inactive and the market shows
an easy undertone. Choice, 9l@10c. en-
ira choice. 10lM1lc; fancy lO2@1llc-
Peaches dull and unchanged; choice.
Tic.
Raisins quiet; steady; loose Muscatels.
3I@57c. choice to fancy seeded. 4S963c.
seedless, 3s@4sc; London layers, s1.2o@
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26
Kansas City.
By Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY. June 25.-Cattle--Re-
ceipts 800; market steady. native steers.
So 26MS ,25; cows and heifers, So ,75@T.25;
stockers and feeders SO. 50M6. 90. bulls.
So 1905 so; calves, 4.00@S 00 western
steers. S. .0o@S.00; western cows, So. Esq
90
Hogs-Receipts. 5000; market 5@10c
higher: bulk Of sales. 81. 35m9 so heavy.
SO .25@9 .35, packers and butchers. s9.3
@9. 40: light, So. 1909. so; pigs. $s.75D9 10.
Sheep-Reoeipts, 200; market steady,
muttons. S4 0065. 90: lambs, s6 o0D7 so:
fed wethers and yearlInss, s4.2o@6 90.
fed western ewes. 81 ,00@4.75.