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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-01

not live by bread alone. So it is with
the merchant. He is convenience.
He serves useful purpose. He car
ries in stock one kind ri commodity
which he trades or sells for another.
Years ago it was found to be more
&C economical to create market place
than for each man to run about in
quest of a purchaser of his wares. If
Mr.. Schenck made baskets he would
save money by letting some basket
merchant take his entire product, even
though he made profit, than to chase
himself from Sucker creek to Dixie
slough and back again every time he
made basket in order to find a man
who wanted basket. And if he
found the man who wanted the basket
APPS that man might not have the
pair OF shoes that the basket maker
wanted. The merchant does render
service. He buys what the farmer
has to sell and supplies that which
the farmer wants. He is necessity,
and all talk to the contrary is bosh.
The farms are dependent upon the
towns for a market. In the towns
they sell their products and the larg-
er the towns the higher is the price.
The larger the town the more valuable
is the farm. This is recognized every
where. 1t is therefore to the interests
of the farmer to assist in building up
the town, and it is to the interest of
the town to assist in building up the
country. Towns assist in building
roads, wagon and electric, telephone
lines, in securing rural mail delivery
routes and in dozens of other ways.
The towns really are interested in
farms and the townspeople are inter-
ested in the farmers; and we believe
that the farmers are generally inter-
ested in the towns and the people liv-
ing in them.
One statement Mr.. Schenck makes
that we do not believe to be true, and
that is that the farmer can save about
IS per cent on an average by trading |
with the mail order house. He might |
be able to do that on some things,
but on the average and taking into
consideration terms. quality and SER
vice we do not believe it for mo-
ment. We know it to be fact that
on great many items the patron of
the mail order house loses money.
Caldwell merchants are willing to
meet the mail order houses any day
of the week. All they ask is the
same terms and conditions of doing
business. Why do not the mail order
patrons try their home merchants
once in while on the SAME grounds
as they do the mail order houses. Let
them try making up an order to the
value of $500 or more. and with the
cash in hand go to the merchant. We
will dare say that any merchant will
figure him saving by trading at
home.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-01
A BROAD VIEW OF RECLAMA.
TON

On another page Of this issue OF
The Tribune will be found commu-
nication from Mr.. Chas. Krulish of
Albert Lea, MINI, which will be read
by the people of this section of the
country with great interest. Mr.. kru-
lish takes the broad view that in view
of the fact that the government of the
United States has helped other indus
tries and other sections of the country
by the direct appropriation and use OF
public money, it can we'll afford to
thus help the arid states in the recla-
nation of their land by irrigation.
Mr.. Krulish takes broad, liberal, pa
triotic view of the situation, and one
fully justified by the policy of the gov
eminent. In fact, every line of
industry except agriculture is foster
ed by the government in one way or
another. The farmers have been un-
organized and in consequence have
not received the same material and
financial help as other lines of indus
try. They are becoming better or
gained now. AS the interests of
the farmers become closer knit they
too will derive advantages. Mr.. Kru-
lish also points out that the develop
ment of the west is of advantage to
the country generally. He realizes
each section is dependent upon all
others, and that the prosperity of one
makes for the prosperity of the other.
The people of the west will appre-
ciate the sympathy and help of such
men as our correspondent on this &C.
casion. At the present time, however,
all they ask is that Congress pass
laws that will enable them to help
themselves. In other words they ask
relief from oppressive laws and still
more oppressive rules and regulations.
There are few men in the east and CEN
trail states who have the knowledge
of western conditions that Mr.. Kru-
fish has If they had there would be
no trouble in getting proper legisla-
ton. Few eastern people visit the
arid states of the west, and those who
do get most imperfect idea of exact
conditions. Secretary of the Interior
Fisher was in the west last summer
for the express purpose of studying
the conditions. He apparently return
ed home with his mind more benight-
I'd and befogged than when he left
IN the first instance. For
Instance he wants to head off specu-
ators and yet is advocating measure
hat would encourage speculation in
and subject to homestead entry. His
proposal to give the entryman two
,ears in which to establish residence
would seem boon to homestead spec
ilation AS stated we appreciate the
'eady sympathy of Mr.. Krulish and
others, but if Congress will simply let
IS work out our own salvation, we
hall be more than pleased.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-01
Schenck Gives His Views,
Homedale, Feb. l8, l9


Editor Caldwell Tribune:
l noticed in the late Tribune, Feb.
10, under heading of Mail Order
House" with the wind up of "the big
cities give much in aims but little in
justice. The motto of the mail order
house is everybody for himself and
the devil take the hindmost-and you
bet the devil will"
Now, Mr.. Editor, l have found
there is two sides to most questions.
And while have no personal grudge
against any town, or the people in it
generally speaking, and particularly
Caldwell. And what l will say will
not be in any way intended as fault
finding. But to show up between the
farmers and the "home town."
] take it from the article referred
to, that it is the duty of the farmers
to support the towns in their midst,
that American" customs and insti-
tutions may not disappear from the
earth. Doubtless that is fine senti-
ment But let us look at the expense.
But first will say: in years gone by
l have ordered goods of the mail
order houses and always got just what
l ordered. Never had to regret buying
OF them, and invariably saved from
70 to 50 per cent. Usually about IS
per cent But the question arises, will
the expense justify the farmer? Will
he get enjoyment enough to pay the
cost? Is he the man benefited in the
social way or is it the town people?
Who in this case should be first con-
sidered? The man who furnishes the
means of support, or the man who
receives the support? Could town
survive in an agricultural community
if the farmers withdraw their support?
Could not the farmers survive with
out the town?
Last but not least, can the farmers
in justice to themselves, and can they
continue indefinitely to support the
towns? Has the towns treated the
farmers as they should? Has the
organizations of the
towns worked to the best interests of
the farmers, or have they worked to
their own commercial interests in the
way of legislation at the expense of
the farmer. Or regardless of the cost
TO the farmer? l answer that the
farmers cannot afford to keep up the |
towns; that they could not if they
would and hold their own; that the
owns have not worked to the best
interests of the farmers, but to their
own selfish interests.
l see no reason why the farmers
should patronize the merchants of any
own unless they. the latter can make
rood. In my opinion this he does
lot do. Now let US look to this from
dollar and cent view. A farmer can
lot afford to keep either stock or
men around just in order to eat up
What he raises, when they are of no
'ther advantage to him. II he did he
would be but keeping them for this
ear that they might cat what he pro-
uced next year. This is the town
merchants status with the farmer. The
armer must keep him this year and
rovide him with the means that he
nay buy of the farmer next year,
therwise he is gone (The merchant.)
l will mention a few things to
rove what I say. and back up my
pinion.
It was the commercial organizations
hat cried out for the increase of the
onded debt of the nation at interest
the ex0ense NJ The hornsexsod.,. -
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-01

have over two members. The length
of the regular session should be at
least 90 days. II this were done better
legislation would ensue. AT any rate
it could be no worse. Any change
would be an advantage. OF course
while we have Governor Hawley with
us no Legislature is required at all.
However, the governor may not live
forever, and it is we'll to provide for
the future.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-01
THE LAW AMENDED.

Idaho is the most fortunate state If
the union. 1t has legislature thai
legislates and also a governor who
legislates. When the legislature doe.
not legislate Alright the governor does
it for it. We thus get any kind Of
legislation that might be needed. Re.
Gently the governor did little legis-
lating for the year 1912. After this
year his enactments will be null and
void. In passing upon the pure seed
law Governor Hawley and his ad-
visers say:
1T was the unanimous opinion of
those present that certain parts of the
seed law, if enforced to the letter,
would work great hardships on seed
dealers and planters alike. 1t was,
therefore, decided that liberal inter-
probation should be put on the law so
that the home grown seed can be mar
keted and so that the planter can get
all the seeds required by him. In
accordance with this principle, the at
torney general and the director of the
Experiment station have concurred in
the following for the year 1912"
The following" spoken of will be
found on another page of this issue.
The reader will note that the findings
and interpretations are for the year
1912. The year 1918 may find entirely
different findings and interpretations.
The Tribune would like to know
something about the system under
which the state operates. Does a
change in the moon affect change
in the meaning of the statute? or will
the wording read different in 1913
than they did in 1912? The Tribune
can readily see that the pure seed law
was working great hardship on the
people of Idaho; but we cannot JUS
tify such juggling with the law. The
very fact that high officials turn and
twist statutes, the clear meaning of
which is not in question, into some
thing entirely different, breeds con-
tempt for the law as a whole. Gov
ernor Hawley started on the theory
that no matter what the conditions
the letter of the law must be enforced.
He has now switched to the other ex-
IRENE. No matter what the meaning
OF the law is, the conditions will gov
ern: Is there any wonder that Of
fcials, legislatures and the law are
held in contempt?
When Idaho gets into the habit of
sending able men to the legislature
a better class of legislation will be
enacted. In order to get better men
two things will have to be done. The
honor and emoluments of the Office
must be raised to dignity that will
attract capable men. At the present
the members of the legislature, on an
average, are men deserving of little
more than constablewick and lit
tie less than county commission.
The state senate attracts better class
OF men than the house because there
are fewer state senator's; they have
greater powers and consequently more
honors. If the membership of the
legislature were cut in two and the |
salary paid doubled the character of |
legislators would change very mater
Tally. The senate might represent
the state judicial districts, and the |
house should be reduced in member
ship so that no county could possibly
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-01
Election to be Held Monday.

An election will be held at the city
hall Monday for the purpose of elect
ing water master for the Boise river
for the 1912 season. All interested
are requested to attend this meeting.
Mr.. M. G. Mcconnell, who served
last year with most general satisfac-
ton, is the only candidate who is in
the field thus far. 1t is likely that he
will be elected.
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erly discounting the complaints for
discontinued suitors, professional
trouble makers, demagogues and self
seekers, it looks as if the Courts were
doing pretty WE'LL
A record Of over SO per cent eff
cheney is certainly not poor one
Chicago Inter Ocean.
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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-01
No. 1888.

No. 1888.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the American National Bank. at
Caldwell, in the State of Idaho. at
the close of business. February 20.
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No. 822s.

No. 8225.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the Western National Bank at
Caldwell. in the State of Idaho, at the
close of business, Feb. 20, 1912.
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close of business, February 20, 1912.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
BOy PROBLEM
 SOLVED BY Y"
Strong Clean Influences Provided for Future Citi- zens of State By Institu- tion About to Ask for $1O,000 More.

Is the average boy growing up in Phoenix worth $100 gross to the com munity that is body, soul, his future business career, and what he may do for the state?
 This question has been asked indi- rectly by the Y. NJ. C. A. in it's request for a donation of ten thousand dollars from the people of Phoenix next week That much money will put the insti- tuition in good financial condition again and make it possible for at least that many more boys to have the adVant- age of it's influences and its pleasures, just at the time in life when such in fluences are needed to mould the av- craze boy into d useful citizen. of course many more may join if they will only do so and a lot of young and mid de aged men can get a lot of good out of the Y NJ. C. A as well as q lot of fun. Also, the money will help keep things going for the boys who already belong to the and are let Us say, halI saved anyhow. But throw out all these extras and just consider that hundred more can be brought under it's shelter ing roof Isn't hundred dollars a
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

Bailey of Texas. long a democratic leader in debate, came with the volun- tary announcement of his retirement; Representatives Cox of Ohio and Sul- Fer of New York brought into the leg islative halls the titles of governor elect respectively. Cf Ohio and New York
 Senator Crane of Massachusetts, long regarded as the republican whip of the senate: whc also retired Volun- tarily: Senators Bourne of Oregon, Guggenhcim of Colorado, WetmDre of Rhode Island, Curtis of Kansas. Payn- ter of Kentucky, Gamble of South Da- kota Brown of Nebraska and many others, democrats and republicans alike. began today their last tntee months of service, before voluntary or enforced retirement to private life. Sorrow for the late Vice President 1 Sherman overshadowed the spirit of democratic triumph in the senate, and 1 tempered the spirit of greetings amongst returning members. Custom 1 decreed that the upper house should ! adjourn immediately after meeting to- 1 day, out of respect for the memory of 1 the vice president; and in contempla- l tion of this, senators were early in l their seats.
 The outline of the winters work seemed inextricably mixed, as senators i and congressman met in friendly con- l ferences, with the prospect of tariff l revision in the special session that is
 to assemble under President Wilson,
 next spring. In the senate republica n
 leaders were slow to admit the cer-
 tainty of democratic control on all
 tariff problems, even with the great
 increase in membership that is to
 come with the new congress.
 The re-assemhling of the house drew
 together a host of men, long promin-
 ently identified with republican affairs
 in that body to whom the elections had
 brought political disaster. Among tHen.
 were Nicholas Longworth of Ohio,
 John Dalzell of Pennsylvania, Ebenezer J. Hill of Connecticut and John A.. Needham of California all members
 of the powerful ways and means com
 mittee and leaders in advocation and defense of republican tariffs.
 Of the SO- called "old republican
 guard, the force that supported and framed the Payne -Aldrich tariff law in
 the opening of President Tafts admin
 istration, but two members will re-
 main on the ways and means commit
 tee after March 4, Representative
 Payne of New oYrk and Representa-
 tive Fordney of Michigan.
 In the ranks of the fast termers'
 also, were Representatives McKinieY.
 Wilson, Foss and Prince of Illinois,
 Representative Norris of Nebraska. who is soon to step into the senate:
 Representative Olmsted of Pennsyi-
 vania and Mccall of Massa chusetts, re
 publicans who were not candidates for
 reelection and representative Crum-
 packer, whose defeat in Indiana gave
 the democrats ., solid delegation from
 that state for the next session Of con
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

piece cheap for good warm hearted, well meaning, husky boys. anyone of whom may have the germs of great ress lurking somewhere in his system? Suppose they are only mediocre lads. boys who will never will be great, just common children, capable of making good average citizens like their par cnts Aren't they still cheap at hundred dollars a head?
 No one will try to argue the question for there is only one answer. It is only asked to start people to thinking, to remind them of things they would be ashamed to admit they did not al ready know, and to quicken their inn pulses into sympathetic aid of the Y's money raising campaign.
 There is no danger of losing the Y. M. C. A. even if it is in debt. Phoe- nix wouldn't stand for such thought If it came to such zan issue Phoenix would dig up five or ten times as much money as is DOW being asked for and still regard it as worth while. But there is danger that the work of the Institution will be greatly handicapped if it's debts are not paid. And it is cheaper to pay these debts now than to wait urtil they are larger and the in tercst grows, when 1t will be necessary to contribute a lot of money for what the business man calls dead horse , money for which there is no returning benefit except the discharge of obliga- tiOr. Will it rot be better to contrib ute this money now when it will do the most good? It will. Will there evel be d time when the city is more pros porous or with a brighter future? Per haps, but the present is too good to take ary chances on. It's good time right now to clear the slate.
 The main fact again, is that next week soliciting committees will go ov- CT the town as thoroughly as tax collector, and ask everybody to come in with some kind of a subscription Make it as big as possible and pay q quarter of it in cash or cash within
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
CONGRESS GETS TO WORK

(Continued from Page One) until March 1. is to pass annual sup ply bills and wind up what remains of the old regime.
 In the senate, Vice President Sher- man has been removed by death from the presiding officers chair, which will be filled temporarily by Senators Ba- con of Georgia, and Gallinger Of New Hampshire, alternating. The repu5ii- can control of the senate, with about 50 votes as against the present demo cratic strength of about AZ, will con tinue until March 4. although .his con trol is conditioned largely by the pres ence of two elements, regular and pro- eressive. in the republican total of 50 Senators Hepburn of Idaho and Ray ner of Maryland, have died since the last session closed, but in other aspects the personnel continues unchanged until March 4.
 Tn the house Speaker Clark and the various chairmen of the two pre- ceding sessions, continue to direct af- fairs. with a total democratic vote of 23O, giving a democratic majority of about B.
 The personal aspect was very pro- rounced as the session began today the air of democratic victory pervadine the capitol from end to end. Scores of men whose names have been prom inertly identified with affairs of con- gress for many years. and who have shaped politics and legislation. fa"e'1 their last three months of service as the session opened.
 Tn this notable company were the deans of house and senate: Uncle Joe Cannon, former speaker, and center Q. mary turbulent sessions of the house, and Senator Shelby H CCllOm, fol thirty years senator from Illinois, a personal friend and contemporary o! Lincoln, and who was elected to his first term in the national house of rep resentatives in 1885,
 Both Cannon and Cullom came back for the winters work. the victims oi political defeat, Senator Joseph w
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

Victor MurdOck was the only sO-calied insurgent to return to his seat today with a title for two more years. Rep resentatives Roose, Young and Jack sor. all comparatively new members, vert down before democratic oppon- ents.
 The presidents message is usually the most importort business on the reassembling of congress. But as the
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

first day is marked lry SC much hustle and confusion of returning seuatoIs ard members, with their exchange of greetings the delN cry of the message to congress and it's formal reading tG both houses, usually goes over to the second day. This will doubtless be the procedure this year, so that the re- ceipt and reading of the message will go over until tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
MAKES 4 HlI-An

MAKES 4 HlT-An enlarged photo of the Roosevelt dam, which was rec cntly presented to a hotel owner in Anamosa, Iowa, is attracting no end of notice, according to exchanges from that town and letters from the afore- said hotelkceper Dr Ancil Martin, president of the board of trade made the gift to the Easterly Hotel in his old home.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

greSS.
 The extent of prOgrrSsiss influence in the winter session is thc subject of general gossip at both ends of the capi- ts:. Of the strong insurgcEt rcpu6':- ,aa element in the hose. "IicI has voice with the democrat; Up0n tariff measures during the last two years, many will wind up their service with this session. In the Kansas delegation