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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03
COLUMBIA DEPOT ROBBED
THIEVES SECURE $685.
Overlooked $36O.--No Clue in
Mysterious Case--Statement
BY Night Agent Gordy

"oi dC lIle ucpOL somewhere De
tween midnight Thursday am
2 a. m. Friday. A. B. Gordy
the night agent, who succeeded
Agent Smith about two week:
ago, says that he and two friend.
Henry Ledbetter and Edgar
Meyers were together at the
depot until 10 O'Clock Thursday
night. G9rdy was taken sick anG
went home, leaving Ledbetter
apd Meyers sitting in the waiting
ron.
Before leaving Gordy says he
sacreted $3.50 in silver, which had
arrived for the local bank, and
500 in express money between
the safe and the partition near
which it stands. The safe was
out OF order, and he feared to
trust it, but he closed the safe
door as a blind. In the cash
drawer he left $50 railroad re-
mlttance money and $32.8 other
money this being exposed to
view when the drawer was open.
Under the slobs in the drawer
was about $40 more money in
small change.
Going out Of the Office, Gordy
says he set the night latch to
lock, and slammed the door to,
the latch catching. His two
friends remained in the waiting
room, as it was raining, until u
O'Clock, and then went home.
At 2 o'clock the conductor of a
northbound freight train and the
section foreman went to the de-
pot to find the agent. The train
had been held up by an earth
slide in the deer cut about q mile Il
South of the depot, and the sec
ton foreman was working to !
clear the track. They both de- ,
clare that they found the door
from the waiting room to the of.
fee standing ajar. Finding no :
one in, they called the day agent, {
A. R. DAVIS, who lives near.
On arriving, he was informed
that the night agent was absent +
and the office door standing open. /
Search quickly revealed that the q
cash drawer had been robbed of i
S62.82, the robber having over
looked the $40, under the slobs. 2
The money hidden by the safe O
had also escaped confscation. Y
An investigation has failed to
reveal any clue to the thief, or +
thieves, and the case remains
shrouded in much mystery. A
careful examination failed to re-
veal any marks on the door such o
Is would have been left had the r,
loor been jimmied open, and as r.
he lock on the door is of the "
Yale pattern a skeleton key could q,
lot have been used, though a NJ
master" key would have turned q,
ne trick. The spring latch had h.
'een sprung, so that it would h,
ave locked had the door been O,
losed, when the discovery WIS II
1ade. There were no indications ~
hat the place had been entered q,
lrough a window. cc
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03

J. H. and W. B. Vaughn, fa-
Their and son, have been sentenc-
el to three years each in the fed
eral prison at At'aEt. for ROB-
bling the postetfice at Bienville
last October.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03
PASSED The CENTURY MARK
Judge Edward Schlessingcr of New Or.
leans Has Crossed the River

Judge Edward Schlessingcr of New o,
, leans Has Crossed the River
New Orleans lost its most aget
inhabitant Friday night whel
Judge Edward Schlessinger pass
ed to the great beyond, at thu
age Of 1O4 years and 10 days.
! He was born in Bradford, Eng
land, March 8, 1910. His father
intended him for the bar, anC
gave. him his education at Cam.
bridge and continental universe.
ties. He, however, chose tho
sea for a career and became an
expert navigator. In 1887 he
went to New York en- business
and then to the Mexican border
soon after the Texas war of in
dependence. He had previously
married, but his wife died within
Ia year. He married again and
settled tAasori 4 q, = =. y; s
died in 1910. AT this time henu1
an adventurous life, frequently
fighting with other pioneers
against the Indians. At one time
ne was shot through the arm
IN arrow and had to ride 100
miles before having the wound
lressed. He served in the Mex
lean war in the u. S. artillery,
'eaching the rank Of lieutenant.
After the war he visited his
nother in England, she living to
>e 1O6 years of age. Retaining
70 Texas he amassed a fortune.
Then he started horseback for
New Orleans, but settled il St.
Martin parish, where he married
lis third wife. There he nearly
died Of yellow fever and return
ed to San Antonio. He became
4 civil judge and was such w|,al
the Civil war broke out. He had
three sons in the Confederate
army, but did not serve himself.
The war impoverished him and
ne made his way to Natchez and
at&r to New Orleans. He held
several public offices and was an
expert bookkeeper until his 95th |
'ear. In the meantime his wife
lied, and after some years he
married. for the fourth time. On
'larch 22 he was stricken with
He was conscious to
ne last, and five minutes before
'e died he was talking to those 7
bout his bed and smoking a Gig i
r2t G. /
He is survived by his wife and t
'No OF the thirty-one children OF
is four marriages. He also left /
twenty-five grandchildren and b
Iaven great grandchildren. K
The plblic schools at Spider,
ooN, Rambin, Grove Hill and q
| Bower in De Soto parish will !
. closed by Parish Superintend- d
1T Houston because parents re-
loe to permit their Oh | lren to I"
: V; ccinated as ordered by the =
ate health authorities. At g
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03

The difference b .twce a ms
and a cake nI y"ast j.; that an
cake Of yeast can raise the dough.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03


Beginning shortly after We'd
neSday midnight, .. last week,
this section Of the country was
visited BY a tremendous down
pour OF ram, accompanied by a
neaVy thunderstorm and vivid
ilghtn!ng. The raiI fell in tor
rents until late Thursday night.
IL ceased lor aWh.te, but began
AGAIN FRIDAY and listed well IN
TO the night, Altogether about
seven lncne5 OF water fell. The
creeks and river rose rapidly, the
FlSo OF the river Up to Thursday
afternoon being fully two feet.
many OF the creeks went out Ct
1helr BANKS and the lowlandS
were ilooded' Inc rural route
carrier MI. Stewart, started cut
FRIDAY but was prevented cover
ing his entire route as some Of
the 'frN"N's were !!mnassible. The
damage done to the farming in
terests was light, however, but
much corn probably will have to
De replanted, as owing to the wet
condition OF the ground from the
heavy rain of a week previous
the corn had been planted very
shallow, and much of it was
washed up
The Iron Mountain railroad
had considerable trouble from the
storm. In a deep cut about mile
OF the depot at Columbia a
light slide took place Thursday
night shortly after the passenger
trains had passed. The fraicht
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03

1t is the love of other peoples
money that is the root of all evil.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03

On exhibition in a window of a
pharmacy in La Fayette is the
lirgeSt oyster she'll in the world,
Weighing ITO pounds. 1t was
found in the shadows Of the sea
Of Bunsuango, in South China,
and sent to the St. Louis EXPOSE
ton. It is now owned BY C. P.
Moss of New Iberia. A photo
graph was taken here with the
4 months-old child of Harry J.
Snit Jr., of New Iberia, co.,
tentedly PLAYING inside the she'll.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03

Pennsylvania Democrats claim
to lave more than a fighting
chance to elect a nited States
S n o this year eto- tie first
time In thi!t!, i've years.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03

Nothing wins a mans heart
quicker than good turn.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03
Rural Carrier Drowned

CALVIN Pierce, rural mail car
rler on Route 4 out of Mansfield.
started on his route Fri ay morn.
ing Since then his tim. win
tie mail intact, and his hat have
b IN fond near a swollen stream.
ii 5 footprints were seen on the
bank, and it is feared that while
looking for a safe ford he fell in
to the creek and was drowned
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03
Heavy Throughout Louisian,

A Finch rain fell at Crowley.
accompanied by a heavy wind
storm. Much replanting will
have to be done because of seed
being washed out. The new
d aInage bitches in Ward 6 in
Acadla parish, just completed,
carried Oft the water satisfacto.
rily.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-03

Continued on page eight
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
The Vegetable Caterpillar.

New Zealand's vegetable caterpillar
Is not vegetable at all 1t Is q grub
about the length of the finger which
has its habitat In friable mold at the
roots Of the rata vine. In many in
stances this grub, known to New Zea-
lander colonials by its Maori name,
aweto, Is infected by the spores of q
fungus, Cordyceps (Sphoeriar robertsiL
While the mycelium OF this fungus is
invading the tissues of the awetO 1t
sends up a spore bearing stalk to the
height OF from four to eight inches
Just between the head and the first
ring Of the body of the grub. By the
time the spores are ready to discharge
the animal dies, and the whole body Is
found Oiled with vegetal material.
The same spot of ground is the theater
OF second drama Of vegetable feroc-
lily. While the fungus is destroying
the insect at its roots the rata vine
grows upward by twining about some
tree OF less rapid growth and In the
end strangles its support and main
tains thereafter a tree existence Of Its
own.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
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Botkin-Harmon Drug Co. f27
Hon. Nj. Alexander, former Mayor
OF Boise and one OF the Democratic
war horses of the Gem State as well
as a prospective nominee for governor
was in Caldwell yesterday, meeting
trends and looking after business. Mr.
Alexander was very optimistic as TO
the financial outlook for the future
ana predicts Idaho will see better
times than ever, this year and newt
Mr.. Alexander has just returned from
trip. east and reports money more
plentiful and the interest rate lower
IMAM tor years and he predicts that
Idaho will soon come into. its own
ana be the greatest state in the union
}: K. Field of Emmett, the horticnI-
turist was in Caldwell on business
yesterday. He reports the Pavetts
valley now busy with their spring
Formaldehyde in sealed bottles az.
pint at Botkin-Harmon Drug Co, III
a. }: Mcfarland, the pioneer n
falks Store, is in the city yesterday
shopping and meeting old friends
There will be a meeting of the lead
ing temperance workers in Capvon
county held in the Christian church
TINS morning at 1920, at which tina
matters pertaining to the com;ny
campaign will be. discussed and nlans
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
Gave Him a Christian Mama.

Even the polyglot Swiss interpreter
at the general postoffice admits that
there are languages which would
stump him. How would be have solv.
ed the problem once presented at the
Hampstead Green postofflce and re-
corded In Baines "On the Track of
the Mail Coach?" Two ladies wanted
to send money order to a foreign
tradesman in Oxford street. What
Christian name?" inquired the clerk.
HE is a Turk and has none" I'VE
must have Christian name" the
clerk insisted. But you can't. His
bill merely says 'Kotzemolien.' "Oh,
very WELL" decided the clerk. THAT
Will do Cut his name in two and
make the order payable to 'Eotze Mo
lien.' Solomon could not have done
better.-LondOn Chronicle.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
One Man AppIauded.

Camille Saint-Saens was present
when Verdis Hymn Of All Nations"
was rendered for the first time at the
opening ceremonies of the worlds fair
in London, and he gave this reason for
the failure" of the composition: "The
hymn was arranged to introduce the
national anthem of the various cOun-
tries, and, not knowing that the Mar
seillaise' was at that time in bad re-
pute, 1t was used as representative Of
France The Emperor Napoleon when
he heard the strains turned pale, and
the knowing ones In the audience were
so greatly embarrassed that no one In
the great throng dared applaud. Yes,
one man did applaud, and that was |.
Napoleon arose in his box and directed
his opera glass toward me, and
looked at him through my glass. After
a few moments the emperor hurriedly
departed"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
Crooked Genius.

Once upon a time the city Of Lon
don had to pay a county rate, but this
was legally abolished many years ago.
A certain attorney, who had at one
time been connected with local taxa
ton, hit upon the brilliant idea of re-
levying this obsolete rate and turning
the proceeds to his own use. He got
the proper demand notes printed, dis
tributed them in the usual fashion and
the recipients paid up like lambs. The
swindler had a regular Office, a collec-
tor and all the usual accomplishments.
II Is said that he made over $4,000
a year, and no one ever thought Of
questioning the legality of the rate.
II the crooked genius had been salts
fed with couple of years profit and
then quietly discontinued the collec-
ton Of the rate the chances are that
no one would ever have been any the
wiser But he was greedy and kept
on year after year, until by chance a
demand note fell into the hands Of some
one who knew.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
ONE THING THE MATTER
WITH CALDWELL.

Editor Caldwell Tribune:
This is no knock, but we hear peo-
pie every day complain what is the
matter with this part of the country,
that no more people are coming in.
You see and hear OF them going to
the coast and the Twin Falls country,
to Canada and Florida, but they pass
us up.
OF course we all know many reas-
ons, but | want to tell you the main
reason is because we do not adver-
tise and | can prove it in a hundred
ways, but one will suffice.
The Commercial Club, every real
estate dealer, the ministers and many
of the business men of Caldwell are
this time of year receiving inquiries
from all parts Of the country from
prospective homeSeekers wanting TO
know something about this part of Id
aho; they have heard OF Caldwell and
the Boise valley; they have friends
here who seem to like the country
and they want information as to our
resources, advantages, climate, soil,
water, schools and churches and a
thousand other things they want to
know and are entitled to know; and
will know before deciding to even
visit our part of the country.
What means have we of furnishing
this information? None whatever only
by taking time to write out the whole
proposition and that is tremendous
job. Why havn't we some nice de-
Scriptlve literature to send these peo-
pie and nice letter head with map
OF the project on the back of il and a
column of facts on tAe margin of
the face of it? This addition to the
business mans letter head would cost
nothing or very little and would helm
wonderfully. You ask what is the
matter with the Commercial Club?
Isn't that what they are organized for
That seems to be the understanding
but they have done nothing along this
line tor over a year and while the
matter has been put to them and mar
ties have volunteered their services tn
assist in arranging and compiling
something for publication in the way
OF folder, booklet or something.
there has been nothing done. What
IS the matter with the publicity fund
Search us. What is the matter with
the real estate men? They are doing
all the advertising that is being done
unassisted and are willing to do more
II they would receive any encourage
ment.
The time is now ripe for advertis- |
ing Homeseekers' rates will be on
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27

he middle of March. From all re-
the middle of March. From all reports
there will be a greater immigra-
ton west this spring than ever be-
fore. Where are they going? Just
where they have received information
about and whre the people or town
arr wide awake enough to give them
the information they want. Its wake
up. The time is ripe now to adver-
tise. We have the best country, the
best climate, the best opportunitis in
the west. Why not tell the folks
about it and get them to locate here.
BOOSTER
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27

made for the future interest of the
cause.
There was no school at the high
school building Wednesday morning.
The power was shut off and the fam
ming mills elevating the heat to the
various rooms could not be operated.
Harry Altizer, L., H. Paine and
Wesley Vaughn, three of the Caldwell
rural mail carriers, attended a county
meeting of R. F. D. carriers at Paw
cite, Monday, the I'D. An organiza-
ton was completed at this meeting
which will meet in Caldwell next wear
at about the same time.
John Johnson has moved into the
residence, 1914 Dearborn, for the pres
ent.
Max Giesler Bird Remedies and
Food al Botkin- Harmon Drug Co, f27
Mrs. M. Stull and daughter of Nor
wood, and sister, Mrs. Jarvies, of
durango, Col, are late corners to the
city. Mrs. Stull has taken charge
OF the trimming department of The
Vogue Millinery parlors. Mrs. Stull
has had eight or nine years exncri-
e enc and has established very envia-
Die reputation for artistic work.
r ormaldehyde in sealed bottles, CSC
pint at Botkin-Harmon Drug Co. f27
a few parents and teachers met at
me high school Wednesday afternoon
ana planned a program for a meeting
early IN March. 1t is hoped all the
parents and teachers interested in the
nigh school will attend.
MISS Hettie Newman spent SUNDAY
win her parents on Deer Flat.
Lawrence Sloan has been sick with
sore throat but is able to be ont aoain
j. II. Forbes went to Payette We'd
heSday on bsuiness trip.
); b. Gowen was a business visitor
at Boise Wednesday. ''''oi
MISS Ethelwyn FORMER visited
friends in Boise Sunday.
Max Giesler Bird Remedies and
+ GOD at Botkin- Harmon Drug Co. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Greenfield gave
a masquerade party at Their hasrt;f,,i
bungalow on Kimball Wednesday
.aenlhg' The guests all came in full
hd ana everyone entered into the
5IPlrit OF the fun. Mr.. and Mrs
oleenneid are ideal hosts in every
aspect and the party had one round
u u luri and enjoyment from the time
.heyS, came until the hour arrived for
mem TO make their departure.
q; ~ wilson and family left We'd
resuay afternoon for Corvallis, Ore
i TI, where they will live for a while
oorarily. o"iy 'eh-
;, lean 1 kow was called to his home
!, o.. IOWA tuesday by the serious i'll
botkln-Harmon Drug Co. f2z
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
The Parsons soft Job.

There Is prevalent idea among
the criminal classes that the clergy
have nothing whatever to do"
The authority for this statement Is
the archdeacon Of London. who has
three large prisons In his archdeacon.
~ An old woman once said to a Jail
chaplain: Il wish you could lind
job for my old man. He is not up to
much and cannot do anything, but he
wants a soft Job like yoursP-London
Globe.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27

Look here" said the sophomore's
father, how do you expect to do any
studying II you're going to be out tear.
Ing around every night until II to 70
o'clockT"
"Darned II know, dad. wish
you'd put your mind to work on the
matter and let me hear from you If
you succeed in working anything out"
Chicago Record Herald.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
Rabbit Drive March sth-

Everybody is invited to the rabbit
drive March 5th. Caldwell men will
leave on Caldwell Traction car at |
o'clock and go to Bowel and the sub
station. They will work east to the
experiment farm, then south to the
reservoir, Teams will bring sports
ment back to carline. A big feed Mil
be served at conclusion of drive.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
spitafuI.

Belief don't see why you cali her
spiteful | thought she was paying
you compliment. Clara-oh, you
don't know her. Belle-W Why. didn't
she tell you you were looking quite
yourself again2 Clara-She said quite
my "Old self."-I,ondon Tit. Bits.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
Greenwich rlms Ball.

1t is said that the time ball Of the
Greenwich observatory has never been
wrong except one day In 1878 when It
was half second late.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
Behind the Procession,

Hopkins Ito his wife, You might tell
Susan that this steak isn't done
enough. Mrs. Hopkins-You are three
girls behind, Charles; this ones name
Is Belindal
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
FOR SALE OR RENT

SO acres Deer Flat Alfalfa land for
sale or rent. No other improvements
S. NJ. HURT. f27-m6pd
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-27
horsas and Grass

Grass is the natural food OF the
horse On no other food will 1t keep
so healthy. become so strong or i've
so long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
By OLIVER SANDYS

By this time Cyrla was not quite sure whether she
was angry OF pleased you're talking dreadful lot Of
nonsense, she said with attempt al sternness I'm
old lady-ot thirty-tve. You're going on as If YOU
were the grocer and / a servant. Besides, YOU must
not call me Cyriila.-
The young voice at the other end began laughing
quite audibiy. rats. Do YOU know YOU are talking
10 a decrep old person Of forty-two: Grocers don't
express their feelings over the telephone am going
call YOU Cyra. Say Cyrila, may talk seriousy;'
do" said CyrilIa. IF YOU can
~Wcl, I'm awfuily lonely-honestly That's why
I'm enjoying this talk 500.
Cyrla felt herself growing serious. Nobody could
be lonehcr than am, She said quietly. 81 live alone
In q big old house.
And I'm alone in a beastly hotel I'm going away
tomorrow than; goodness
Yes" Her voice sounded nothing more than POI
ltey conventional.
The young man evidently noticed the change IN it.
~Oh, come, don't talk If l were a perfect stranger
he demonstrated
But YOU are she reminded him.
NO, I'm not. We know each other quite well I've
been talking 70 you for years and years
Central will surely think SOL"
"Oh, never mind her. In imagination I've known
you for ages. say Cyrilla, I'm going away fishing
May I send YOU some tr5utI~
IF YOU catch any, She replied obviously.
CHE felt suddenly Old and tired and indscrcet. Her
extreme Loneliness had prompted her 20 take part in
what most people would have called a Irritation over
the telephone with a very young man who evidently
imagined her TO be irresponsible himself. l. was
time % stop
81 sha'n't be able TO ring YOU mp all the time I'm
away, said the voice.
40, of course not. Besides, you must ring Of now
altogether.
Why should it hurt her to say that TO an absolute
s~4npc-1 She felt i~eaffflIv ashamed Of herself Did