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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30

the most enjoyable features OF the
afternoon, the singing of the "Jane
Adams song" which was composed
and sung at the farwell banquet given
to Miss Adams at Hull House just
before her departure for Europe last
winter.
Mrs. H. D. Blatchley reported on
the reading circle work done by the
S. H. G.'s during the past year and
gave an instructive preview OF next
years reading course. She also spoke
OF the state Chautauqua meeting to be
held in Boise next month and called
attention to the unusual talent that
had been provided for that occasion
Mrs. Chas. Cakes, sperintendent of
circle extension, reported four circles
and fifty-five readers in Canyon coun-
t. last year.
Officers were elected as follows
President. Mrs. A. K. Steunenberg.
Caldwell; vice president, Mrs. Min
ME Blackwell, Parma; secretary, Miss
Lalla Bedford, Caldwell; treasurer,
Mrs. L. Belle Funk, Nampa; superin-
tendent of S, H. G. study department,
Mrs, H. G. Baldrige. Parma; superin-
tendent Ohautauqua circle extension.
Mrs. P. A. Wiley. Caldwell.
The following is the representation
by classes: 1895, Mrs. L. Belle Funk
and Mrs. Adair. Nampa; O2, Mrs. w,
A. Stone. CALDWELL: O6. Mesdames
Roberts, John Plowhead, Cakes and
Groome and Miss Cora Bean. Cald-
we'll; O8, Mrs. F. M. Kirkpatrick. Par
ma: 90. Mesdames Buckner, Hay.
Ernest Boone, ]. c. Rice. B. w. Rice,
Olmstead. Beal. Blatchley, Thompson,
c. B. Steunenberg. Blake and Van
Wyngarten CALDWELL: Mesdames
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
Lands Under Gem Irritation
District Offered for
FIRST TRAIN FROM NYsSA
special will Meet Pony at Nyssa and
Kun to Homedale Over New
Branch O. S. L. Visitors May Re-
turn on Evening Pony-State Holds
Over 10000 Acres in District

The big state land sale, at which the
state offers a portion of their lO.5OO
I-lO acres of land under the life riy-
ing waters of the Gem Irrigation dis
trict, occurs tomorrow at Homedale.
A special train, the first over the
new branch from Nyssa, will meet
the Pony in the morning at Nyssa,
e:3O a. m. and proceed to the busy
town OF Homedale for the sale. The
special will in the afternoon leave in
time to connect with the Pony at
Nyssa and all buyers will be enabled
to be present at the sale and get
home the same day.
The Gem District presents unusual
ly tine attractions to the investor. For
three years the interest on the bonds
is deferred, which gives the irrieator
water free of all cost except the small
amount necessary to put the water
through the bitches. The soil is so
well known that it is unnecessary
to say anything about the rich sandy
loan. the value of which has caused
the settlers to make their splendid
fight for the success of the Gem dis
trict.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
DEAD FLORENTINES
BRILLIANT SUCCESS

One of the most unique entertain
ments ever given in Caldwell was
held at the Methodist church Tuesday
evening under the direction of F. F.
Beale. The setting was that of an
cient Florence, the characters being
the most renowned personages of that
day. There was music throughout
the entire evening, being furnished by
Mr.. Beale and by the chorus, which
was composed of eight shades all
gowned in black, who before they de-
parted this life were the Misses Oil
yer. Smith and Clamby, Mesdames
Beale and Case and Messrs Cakes,
Westrope and Biggs. While there
were some seventy people who took
part, each was different and deserved
the hearty applause accorded them
The costumes were beautiful and ar
&stic and cannot be praised too
highly. The music was superb, thrill
ing everyone with granduer, beauty
and pathos.
The minuet by Beatrice, Laura and
Fiametta, whom we know in this life
as the Misses Olmstead, Buckley and
Devers, was a work of art and charm
ing to behold; while La Simonette,
the fairest lady of all Florence took
her part ideally. Dr. Boone as Lo-
renzo De Medice was magnificent. 1t
was worth the price of admission just
to hear him deliver his lines.
The masQue throughout was per-
fectly splendid and one of the greatest
treats ever known in Caldwell, 1t is
hoped by many that it will be repeated
at an early date and if so, no one can
afford to miss it, as it is so very un-
usual. spectacular and entertaining
throughout
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30

Butte which is only a continuation
of the Winnemucca Northern has
been revived by the report that arti-
cles of incorporation will be filed with
Secretary of State Clifford within the
next few days for a $40, 100000 cor
poration whose purpose it shall be to
construct a railway from the northern
terminus of the Winnemucca North
ern to Butte, Montana. By utilizing
the Western Pacific there will be a
direct line connecting Montana with
San Francisco.
The statement that the new compa-
ny was in course of organization and
would file its papers within a few
days was made at Boise Saturday
evening by L. o. Leonard, a substan-
tial man and one who has been work
ing on this project for years. The
articles to be filed will in reality be
the articles of the old Butte & Boise
Railroad company. amended to in
creas the capital stock from $4,000
600 to $4O,OOO,OOO, and to carry the
project on from Boise to Winnemuc-
ca. Attorneys are now at work on
the amended Articles, and Mr.. Leon
ara asserts that tiCy Will DC hICu
within few days.
This proposed line according to the
best information that can be obtained
at this time, will start from point
four miles east of Anaconda; it will
follow up the Big Horn river; cross
over into Idaho to pass through Sal
mon; run south from Salmon to Chal-
lis, and from there run in. general
southwesterly direction to Boise.
From here to Winnemucca it will fol-
low the generally accepted route. The
total distance is approximately $50
miles, and the estimated cost of con-
struction is from $4,000 to $4,000
mile. Part of the route has been
surveyed and accepted.
OF course Mr.. Leonard, like all other
citizens of the capital city. starts and
stops all railroads at Boise. This need
not trouble Caldwell in the least, as
in order to get to Boise the line will
have to pass through Caldwell; or, in
order to get out it will have to drop
back to Caldwell.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
Railway South viii be Completed
Within THO Years Says
Co.. E. r. Place

Col. E. r. Place, promoter of the
Winnemucca Northern railway, now
building between Winnemucca, Ne
vada, and Caldwell, was in the city
Monday, going from here to Boise.
Col. Place, following his usual Gus
tom in such matters refused to make
a statement for publication although
freely acknowledging that he was
highly pleased with the progress al
ready made and with the outlook. Col.
Place made the trip from Winnemuc-
ca overland. He was accompanied
as far as Jordan Valley by Mr.. H. H.
Sheldon, chief engineer of the propos-
ed railroad. After reaching Jordan
Valley Mr.. Sheldon returned to the
camp of the surveying crew on the
Owyhee river
J. A. Reed, the we'll known expert
shot and agent for the Remington
Fire Arms Co., has just made an au-
tomobile trip from McDermitt to Jor-
dan Valley. He says that there is a
crew of surveyors at work this side of
McDermitt on the Winnemucca
Northern. When. told of the state
ment made by Mr.. Reed Col. Place
said:
ut is no secret that we have at
work a surveying crew. 1t is pushing
the work as rapidly as possible. I
am convinced that the Winnemucca
Northern railroad will be completed
within two years. As to where it
will cross the o. S. L. I am unable
to say. We must await the report of
our surveyors in the field.
II cannot make any definite promis-
es as to the location of the line.
Neither can l tell exactly when it will
be completed. I can say that the road
will be built--that work will be pushed
until the road is completed"
The Road to Butte Next
Everybody knows that the original
intentions Of the promoters of the
Winnemucca railroad was to make di-
rect communication between Butte
and San Francisco. During the past
two or three years this part of the
line has been lost sight of. However
interest in the line from Caldwell to
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
ANNUAL CONVENTION
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

The Fourteenth Annual State con-
vention of the Christian churches
Disciples of Christ--will be held at
Rupert, Idaho, June So. Prominent
speakers from out of the state, Gin
cinnati, O.. Des Moines, Iowa, ST.
Louis, Mo-, and Eugene, Ore, will
participate and also prominent work.
ers of Idaho.
The Caldwell church will be repre-
sented by the pastor and eight or ten
delegates. D. B.. Titus and John c.
Rice of this city will appear in ad-
dresses. 1t is thought that this will
be a record convention in attendance
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30

F. H. Scribner, an expert in the
dairy division in the bureau OF ami
NAL husbandry Of the national gov
eminent. has just completed q tour
of southern Idaho, during which he
passed through Canyon county The
tour was one of investigation. He
noted present condition and future
Possibilities in the dairy industry in
this section of the state. After an
investigation he said: II see no rea-
son why southern Idaho should not
Continued on page eighty
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
WONDERFUL TALE OF
BIG FEROCIOUS BEAR

John f. Look was in town this week
with a tale of bear encountered a
few miles above Boise last week.
Messrs. w. H. Look, his son John,
and Cecil and Waldo Weeks with a
Mr.. Quay, while cruising in that ter
ritory were surprised to find them
selves confronted by large and de-
cidedly ferocious looking bruin. The
tales agree thus far, but widely differ
as to he end of the encounter. w. H.
Look AYERS that the party scattered
with amazing speed and left him to
argue with the bear, while the rest of
the party declare that Mr.. Look at
tended personally to the scattering
while they each and severally cast
large rocks at the offending animal
until he disappeared over a nearby
hill.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
Good Idea Spreading


Some local genius, Dorman, Plow-
head, Doan or Redway, or perhaps
somebody else introduced the idea of
monthly traders day in Caldwell.
The idea was adopted in this city and
for several years has been a great
; success. In fact the success has been
such that the fame Of of the monthly
event held in this city spread through
out the state. It has even been adopt
ed in Oregon and Washington towns
and in nearly every instance with
great benefit to the towns and to the
farmers living in their vicinity. In
Idaho, Nampa, Gooding. Weiser and
Moscow have their regular monthly
traders day. Ontario in Oregon and
Charleston in Washington have adopt
ed the idea. There may be a great
many other towns which have done
the same thing. Whoever It was that
hit uycn the idea was public bsne-
factor. He brought buyer and sc Ter
together in Il practical way. Ca,d
wells traders day probably brings
together a larger crowd than any In
the state, but the other towns are en-
thusiastic and their newspapers
claim that each succeeding event
gathers in more people and q greater
amount of trading. stock and goods
than did the previous one.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
News Snapshots
Of the Week
WININEMUCCA ROAD ON TO BUTTE
WILDER WILL HAVE
COMMERCIAL CLUB

Tuesday evening meeting was
held at Wilder for the purpose of Or
gaming a commercial organization. A
committee was appointed to draft a
constitution and bylaws and another
meeting will be held next Tuesday
evening to formally organize.
Wilder is fast developing into a
strong center and everyone is welcome
at the meeting Tuesday. The boos-
ter spirit is we'll marked and it is
likely that a good live club will be the
direct result of the movement.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
LOCAL MILITIA WANT
ARMORY OF THEIR OWN

Capt. Mcconnell of the local COM
pany G is very sanguine over the pos
sibility of the militia securing an ar
mory of their own in the near future.
Two parties are interested and have
signified their willingness to con-
tract with Company G for the erec-
ton of splendid new hall.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
BOYS WANT TO WORK
DURING THE SUMMER

Anyone wanting boy for work on
the ranch during the summer months
can have his wish gratified by comma
nicating with Tim Driscoll, probation
officers, Payette. Mr.. Driscolf in
forms us that number of lads of
varying ages has asked him to look
out for places for them during the
summer months.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
HOME RESTAURANT

dad" and pete" Patten in their
new Home Restaurant on Main street
are drawing trade as they deserve.
The Sunday dinner was enjoyed by a
large crowd and everybody seemed
to wear a satisfied smile as they left
the handsome new quarters.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES
ISSUED THIS WEEK

Marriage licenses were issued here
Tuesday to Ward B. Macarthur OF
Caldewll and Geneva Bullock of Boise
and to Jesse H. Long of Nampa. and
Hfoise Bresse of La Grande, Ore.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
BOISE COPLE MARRIED
BY REV. D. B. TITUS

Hazel Mendell and Abe Jones,
brother OF the gentleman of tonsorial
fame in this city, were married in the
study of Rev. D. B. Titus Tuesday
afternoon.
The young couple will live in the
Capital City.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
FIRST STRAWBERRIES
OF THE SEASON

Messrs Primbs & Sons of Sunny
Slope, brought in the first local grown
strawberries of the season early this
week. The berries were first class in
every respect.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
COUNTY TREASURER AND
ASSESSOR CHANGE OFFICES

The treasurer and the assessor of
Canyon county are changing Office
quarters in the court house. The
change comes pursuant to the trans
fer of the tax collection business from
the assessor to the treasurer, which
change necessitates larger quarters
for the treasurer, while the office
room heretofore occupied by the
treasurer will prove ample for the
business of the assessor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
Ooroner's Jury Exonerate
Management Of Blackfoot
Asylum
CATTLE ARE STARVING
Government Expert Says This is a
Dairyman's Paradise-Water Turn
ed Upon the Oakley Project-Uni-
versity Authority in Doubt About
4 Hog Cholera in Idaho

The coroner's jury, the citizens of
Blackfoot and the board of trustees
of the Blackfoot asylum for the insane
have exonorated Superintendent Poole
and the officials of the institution
from any blame for the tragedy which
occurred recently. The board of trust
ees, of which Hon. A. B. Moss OF Can
yon county, is chairman, states that
under present conditions at the asy-
lum it is impossible to segregate the
inmates of the institute. The accom-
nnodations are inadequate for which
recent sessions of the legislature are
held to blame for not making ample
appropriations. 1t seems that the in
crease in insanity in this state has
reached alarming proportions. Sup
erintendent Poole states that there
has been an increase of patients of
Is per cent during the past two years,
and during that time one hun
bred and fifty patients have been
discharged as cured. There are at
present 2o6 patients at the asylum
which is at least 50 more than should
be confined at the institute. When
it is remembered that only a few
years ago the state established a
thus relieved the Blackfoot asylum of
at least half its burden, the over
crowded conditions at Blackfoot is
certainly alarming. Insanity is in
creasing in this state at a much more
rapid pace than its population. 1t is
stated by authorities that insanity is
increasing at an alraming rate in the
nation at large but it was the hope
that this vigorous young state would
prove otherwise. The conditions at
Blackfoot would indicate that Idaho
is no different from other states. Why
insanity should increase in a state
like Idaho and among such people as
inhabit the state has never been salts
factorily explained.
1t is certainly disgrace to the state
that it has not made ample provision
for the care and comfort of its in
sane. We do not hold the legislature
responsible, nor anybody else in par
ticular. The condition arises from the
fact that the state itself does not
know the exact status of affairs at any
of its institutions. We all know that
the heads of the institutions want to
see them model institutions of their
kind. We think that these officials in
their pride and ambition are inclined
to exaggerate the needs for improve
D1ents, especially when such improve
Inents cost money, and Immediately
discount their recommendations. The
people, as we'll as the legislature do
this. If there was a disinterested
board OF investigation to investigate
conditions at the different institutes
maintained by the state, its recon-
mendations would carry more weight
both with the public and. the men,
bers of the legislature. We would
then know what improvements are
really needed and there would be no
question of them being made.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30
NOTICE

l have purchased the Royal Cafe;
all claims against this business under
former management must be present.
ed for payment at Western National
Bank
m30-j6 H. ]. GREENWAY.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-30

Have your graduating pictures
made at the Snodgmss Picture Shop.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-02-18
SOL DIERs IN PLOT
STAB ENVER BEY,
YOUNG TURK CHIEF
Best Soldier in Sultan's
Army" Severely Wound
ed in Attack by Dis
gruntled Troopers

LONDON, Feb. 17.-Turkish soldiers
early today attempted to assassinate,
and succeeded In severely wounding,
Enver Bey, the young Turk leader.
A news agency dispatch by wireless
from Constantinople says that Enver
was stabbed several times, but gives no
further details.
Enver last week made a disastrous
effort to pierce the flanks of the Bull
garian army on the shores of the Sea of
Marmora. but the Ottoman troops were
beaten back with terrible losses.
He was one of the leaders in the re-
cent revolt of young Turks which led
to renewal of the war between Tur-
key and the Balkan states. Several
threats against his life had been made
among the disgruntled soldiery. who
were aroused by the assassination of
Nazim Pasha, their beloved commander
in chief.
Enver was a prominent military lead
er in the war with Tripo1i, and was
called by European experts "the best
soldier in the Turkish army
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-02-18
RUMOR IS OUT FIRM
WILL TAKE S37,0o0,0oo
Officials Deny Report They
Will Be Satisfied With the
City's Figures and Indi-
cate They Will Stand Pat
for Additional S5oO,o00,
Price Set by Directorate

The Spring Valley Water company
yesterday rejected the supervisors
proposal to allow the state railroad
commission to determine its value for
the purpose of purchase. the letter of
reply from the directors saying I'VE
can not understand the purpose of a
resolution which. it was well known in
advance. would not be accepted by this
company"
At the same time a rumor gained
circulation that the company would ac-
cept the previous s37.Ooo,ooo offer by
the city, since President Bourn. said to
be the person who held out most
strongly for a higher price, had been
persuaded by other directors and GER
tain of the bond holders to change his
stand.
This was strongly denied by officials
Of the company.
There is absolutely no truth to the
statement said Secretary John E.
Behan. 1--WE have no idea what could
have given rise to such an impression" I"
Gossip of financial circles lays much
stress on the probability of ultimate
success Of the negotiations and the de-
sire of the water company to sell
THE SPRING VALLEY LETTER
The reply of the Spring Valley direc-
TORS was read before the supervisors
by Supervisor Koshland. and was then
placed on file. Mayor Rolph said he
would not take further steps without
consulting with the board. The letter
is as follows:
AT a regular meeting of the board
Of directors OF the Spring Valley Water
company held this day on motion. duly
made and seconded, it was unanimous
~ resolved that the secretary be in
structed to address communication
to YOU as follows:
1--we beg to acknowledge receipt of
letter from the clerk of the board Of
supervisors inclosing a copy Of resolu-
ton No. e24 Cnew series).
CAN NOT UNDERSTAND MOTIVE
The attitude of this company with
regard to the proposal contained in the
resolution was well known to all menu
bers of the board Of supervisors. We
learn from the public press that when
the vote was taken on the resolution
members of the board were evenly
divided. and that the resolution was
formerly declared carried by a change
of vote. at the request Of the mayor.
by one of the members who had op-
posed it. We can not understand the
purpose of a resolution proposing a
plan of arbitration which, it was well
known in advance, would not be ac-
cepted by this company.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-02-18
GREAT OPPOSITION TO
NEW JAPANESE PREMIER
Old Constitutiona1ists Vow Not to Sup
port Government Unless Cabinet
Adheres to Party

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 1.-THE new
Japanese cabinet under the premier
ship of Count Yamamoto is meeting
with great opposition from the old con-
stitutionaI party. At a meeting today
the constitutionalists resolved not to
support the government unless all
members of the cabinet adhered to the
party In consequence the position of
Count Yamamoto has become about as
untenable as that of former Premier
Prince Taro Katsura.
It's considered in leading political
circles unlikely that Premier Yama-
moto will yield 1t Is believed that he
will report TO the emperor his inability
to transact business while the diet re-
mains in session.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-02-18
OCEAN DESTROYS
WORK OF YEARS
Cdisson Bottom at Pearl Harbor
Yields TO Pressure-New Site
Must Be Selected

HONOLULU, T. H, Feb. 17.-ocean
pressure burst today the bottom OF
the great caisson which had been sunk
for the construction of the Pearl har-
Dor drydock.
There were no fatalities. but the
loss in machinery was heavy The
wreck of the caisson also dissipated
years of work in the attempt to build
a firm foundation for the improve
ment.
Several engineers said the bursting
Of the caisson indicates that the soil
conditions of the site selected will
make impossible the construction OF
the drydock and another must be
chosen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-02-18

Beginning their respective commun-
ications to each other with the affec-
tionate address of MY Dear Jim" and
My Dear Rudolph Rudolph Spreck-
els and Mayor Rolph have entered
into personal controversy over the
Spring Valley purchase through the
medium of an exchange Of letters.
Under thin veneer of extreme cour-
tesy Mr.. Spreckels and the mayor have
each offered to the other some direct
and pointed criticism and have each
INDUCED In some ungentle sarcasm and
pointed personal f1ings Following the
receipt of letter from Mr.. Spreckels
from Washington, d. c.. on the SUBJ