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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
THE INDIRECT TAXES.

According to G.. A. Hastings, former state
treasurer, Idaho during the year will receive
about 81 100000 revenue from taxes other than
the direct tax The items which furnish this
revenue will be found in the Weekly Review col
umn of this issue of The Tribune. Legislators
pay little attention to the indirect tax in making
their appropriations Take the Pure Food and
Sanitary Inspectors office, for illustration. This
department was started with an appropriation
of $500000 per year The last legislature made
an appropriation of $4,000 per year for the Of
fee. In addition to the direct legislative appro-
sum of from $4,000 to $4,000 from fees and
fines every year; During the years 1911 and
1912, according to Mr. Hastings this office Sc
cured $26,50956. 1t has surely grown during
the past two years.
1t is the same all down the line. When the
people pay their taxes on or before the first Mon
day in January each year they have just started
There are fees, fines and rentals for every thing
they do. If a deed is recorded there is fee to
pay; an estate is probated and there are more
fees. The sheriff collects fees in civil actions
In addition to all this in some villages in Idaho
certain business houses are licensed, such as
hotels, blacksmith shops and lunch counters,
pool halls and theaters. 1t is tax after tax and
fee after fee. For state purposes eX-Treasurer
Hastings reckOns this revenue at nearly 81 ,000,-
OO0 On this basis the cost of government is
at least 40 per cent more than the direct taxes
would indicate. The people have to pay we'll
for living in the great and glorious state of Id
aho. 1t may be worth it but we believe the cost
might be reduced without denying ourselves any
of the necessities and few of the Injuries
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
FIVE JUDGES FOR SUPREME COURT

At the next election a constitutional amend
ment will be submitted to the people of Idaho
which will provide for an increase in the mem
bership of the state supreme court The amend
ment would increase the membership from three
to five judges. A few years ago law was
passed which enabled the supreme court to call
in district Judge at any time. This it was
thought, would not only relieve the Justices of
considerable labor, but would give the district
Judges valuable training and experience So
far as we are able to learn there is no demand
for an increased membership of the court. The
three justices seem to be able to handle the cases.
For nearly two years two justices did the work
very satisfactorily. This was at the time when
Mr.. Justice Stewart was sick.
If past experience is any guide the people
will authorize the amendment to the constitu-
ton at the next election.By Indifference, which
has been construed into consent, every proposed
has carried 1t will likely occur
again.
If the people of Idaho really want the in
itiative and referendum they could so indicate
by making intelligent use of the powers they now
have. If they will not exercise the functions
with which they are entrusted, what is the use
OF increasing those functionsG The power to
amend the state constitution is not one of such
little Importance as to be unworthy of exercis-
ing,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
DESERVING OF CONFEDERATION.

The action of the State Board of Education
in attempting to transfer the appropriation for
a state dairy herd from the Caldwell Expert
ment Station to the Standpoint Experiment Sta
ton is worthy of the severest condemnation. AS
Mr. Walter Griffiths says in his letter on the
subject the temporary violation of the law is a
serious matter Notwithstanding all protests to
the contrary the people of this section will al
ways think that if they had not protested the
herd would have been sent to and remained per
manently at Standpoint. 1t is this disrespect for
the intent and purpose of the law on the part of
public officials that breeds general disrespect
In the case at issue the question of shelter for
the animals is a sorry makeshift. 1t would cost
as much to ship the herd to Standpoint and back
again as an ordinary barn would cost.
1t seems that this is simply another evil
dence of the feeling that exists between the two
sections of the state. The university is in north
Idaho and those in charge of the institution
seem determined to take everything connected
with the University to north Idaho. In case
they persist in this determination they will find
that the balance of the state will retaliate. There
is no reason in the world why south Idaho should
tamely submit to University dictation. The
school could be scattered to the four winds
without serious harm to the state.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06

retail merchant, has legitimate place
in the scheme o. things. He serves
useful purpose and IS entitled &c
compensation for the purposes he ser
YES. 1t is highly gratifying to Inc
Tribune that the arguments against
mail order merchants are now founded
upon a solid basis. No longer do we
hear wholesale condemnation OF the
farmer simply because he patronlzes
mail order house. 1t is becoming ap-
parent to the local business man that
it is not simply pure cussedness that
leads the farmer to patronize the mail
order merchant. He does so because
he gets better value for his money
or at least, thinks he gets better value
If he simply thinks he is getting bet
ter values it is clearly UP to the mer-
chant to show him his error II ne
really is getting better value then the
merchant must change his methods
III OIueI lildl HC may NOiAiPSIN
the mail order house. Community
p. ide and public spirit in the patronage
of home industries and local enter
prises will go only so far 1t goes
less distance with the business man
than with any one else.
The enterprising merchants are
commencing to realize that they can
compete with the mail order houses.
In consequence they ARE directing
their arguments along that line. They
claim that quality of merchandise,
dispatch of delivery and terms OF
sale considered, they can compete
with any mail order house on earth.
The Tribune believes they can. They
will have to show the people OF the
town and country that they can do
this very thing 1t will take a cam
paign of education and those needing
the education the worst are the local
business men themselves.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
BoRAH IN AN UNENv1ABLE POSITION.

The Progressive party made good use of
Borah during the last campaign Now that
they can use him no longer they repudiate him
absolutely. While we condemn the extravaganza
terms which Progressive leaders have applied
to Senator Borah, and others for that matter,
we somewhat admire them in their courage
They take the position that he, who is not for
them, is against them. This is the only logical
position that political party can occupy. The
Republican party during the last campaign did
not have the courage of its convictions Senator
Borah treated the Republican party with lofty
contempt and we do not know but that it de-
served It, in view of its own lack of self-respect
Senator BOrah now occupies an unenviable
position so far as his own welfare is concerned
Of course he is highly flattered by the fact that
he is mentioned from time to time as a possible
nominee for the presidency. The suggestions
should not be taken too seriously. Senator
Borah will not be the nominee of the Republican
party and Col. Roosevelt will be the nominee of
the Progressive party. With the feeling that
exists in this state today we are doubtful wheth-
er Senator Borah could be reelected to the SEN
ate this year. The rank and file of the Repub-
'lcan party is by no means enthusiastic for Bor-
ah for anything.
The position Senator Brady finds himself
in is of his own selection. He more than any
other one man made the condition that obtains.
de and Senator Brady together made the Pro
gressive party possible-Borah by his support
of Roosevelt at Chicago and his indifference
later, Brady by furnishing a strong daily news
paper. They have both been repudiated by
their offspring,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
CALLED HOME.

A noted clergyman whose pasto-
rate is in a well-known city was
spending a few days at the summer
home of one of his congregation.
While seated on the piazza one afS
ternoon with his hostess her little
boy and girl came running toward them
the former with a rat, held at arms
length by the tail.
Don't be afraid, mother" he calf.
ed at is quite dead! We beat him
and beat him!" each declaration being
illustrated by an imaginary blow on
the rat. Then, feeling a Difference
might be due the clergyman, he said,
in measured, solemn tones and with
uplifted eyes: Eyes, we beat him and
beat him until-GOD-called-him
home. "-Harper's
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
THE HOUSE OF LIFE.

They are the wise who look before.
Nor fear to look behind!
Who in the darkness still ignore
Pale shadows of the mind.
Who, having lost, though loss be
much,
Still dare to dream and do;
For what was shattered at a touch
1t may be mended, too.
The House of Life has many a door
That leads to many a room;
And only they who look before
Shall win from out its gloom.
Who stand and sigh and look behind,
Regretful of past years,
No room of all those rooms shall find
That is not filled with fears.
It's better not to stop or stay;
But set all fear aside,
Fling wide the door, whate'eT the way.
And enter at stride.
Who dares, may win to his desire;
Or, failing, reach the tower,
Whereon Life lights the beacon-fre
OF one immortal hour.
Cawein in Youths Com.
panion.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
A LOVERS INVOCATION.

How can doubt you, sweetheart
mine!
When in your soft eyes, deep, sub.
lime,
l see the love-light glow2
How could l ever think that you.
Will not be always firm and true?
Sweetheart, ! love you SOY
Speak, love With kind, endearing
words;
With notes that MARBLE. like the
Birds
Thus soothe my aching heart,
Teach me this love, undying,, true
Let me drink of its spirit, too
10 me thy zeal impart
Contlde in me, my cooling dove,
For I'm in earnestl I'm in love!
In love with you alone!
Be frank! No secrets! Understand?
Say that. your love, your heart. your
hand,
Are all my very ownl
Contributed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
THE CASE OF SIMPSON.

The Tribune publishes with pleasure com
munication from S. d, Simpson. Mr. Simpson
states that he is guilty of no wrong and asks
that Judgment be suspended until he is heard.
70 all of this Mr.. Simpson is entitled 1t is
down. The Tribune knows nothing conceminS
the inside history of the American National
Bank, With our present knowledge we would
not condemn Mr. Simpson any more than we
would condemn any other officer of the bank.
In fact 1t may be that no blame attaches to
anyone. We sincerely hope that such is the
case.
Mr.. Simpson up until few months ago
was greatly esteemed in this community. He
was considered one of our best citizens Rumors
became current that the American National was
not sound and cuppled with these rumors was
the report that the cashier was responsible. The
cashier was Superseded and later the bank sus-
pended business. 1t was assumed when Mr.
Simpson was permitted to leave the state that
ne had cleared himself so far as criminal habil-
lty was concerned. 1t is no more than right that
that assumption should stand until the facts
in the case become known
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
LITTLE THINGS COUNT.

1t is really the little things that count. The
action OF the Oregon Short Line railway in or
dering that trains Nos, 10, II and Is do not stop
at Caldwell has done more to antagonize public
vance of ten per cent. in freight rates. The ac-
ton of the company irritates the general public.
Even the man who does not use those trains and
has no intention of using them feels personal
affront.
The Tribune knows very little about the
handling of trains. We do not know the extent
of the advantage to the Oregon Short Line in re-
fusing to stop at three or four Idaho towns. It
may outweigh the disadvantage of publis ili-will
but we doubt it. When one sees trains stopping
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06

at Nyssa, Arcadia and other Oregon points of
equal importance he is apt to feel that similar
regulation in Idaho is desirable. When enough
people get to feeling that way the regulation
will be brought about The railroads have
brought upon themselves the i'll feeling of the
general public Discourtesy on the part Of en-
ployees and these little Inconvenience do more
harm than any other thing. Sooner or later rail
road companies will realize that a favorable
public sentiment is real asset. They pretend
to think so now but it will take stiff jolt or two
to make them appreciate the advantage of CO.
operation with the people
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
FELT AT HOME.

He had been around from church
to church trying to find congeniaI
congregation, and finally he stopped
in little church just as the congrr-
CATION read with the minister:
1--WE have left undone those things
which we ought to have done, and We
have done those things which We
ought not to have DONE"
The man dropped into pew with
a sigh of relief.
THANK goodness" he said, "Tv.
found my crowd at last ladies
Home Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06

"My Oldest girl asked me this morn
ing: Papa, what is the difference he
tween Democrats and Republicans y
well, that is an intelligent CUES.
ton"
81 thought it was, SO l answered as
follows: "A Democrat is one who be-
lieves in progress, reform and the ruI.
of the people. A Republican is ON
who hasn't got sense enough to pound
sand in a rat hole. And that littIs
fool answered:
az see, papa-it's perfectly clear
And which party do you belong to ,;
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
SINCERITY IN MATTERS OF TAXATION

The Pend D'Oreille Review in an article on
Taxation Leagues and What They Might Ac-
complish, " says in part:
1T was not so very long ago when GER
tam critics of the present state tax were the
most voclferous in their demands for new
legislation and the creation of boards the
expenses of which are added items in yOur
tax receipt, They are now asking for more
legislation and at the same time are seek
ing to criticize the expenditures One of
the taVonte criticisms is that the legisla
ture last time did not give the people of the
state the initiative and referendum legisla-
ton which would add still more to the eX
PenSe of the state and of communities. The
REVIEW is not criticizing the initiative and
referendum. They may be legislation we
need, but the point to be made is that thew
cost money and that we cannot have all the
latest novelties in legislation unless we de-
SIRE to pay for them. The man who berates
nigh taxes out of one corner of his mouth
ana INSISTS upon the promul cation of more
Jaws Wmch call for an increasing outlay
from the other corner is at least insincere
He should choose which way he desires 70
go. IL he is really in earnest in DESIRING
lower taxes he should not be urging mora
legislation which means further Increase
IN state expense
The Review certainly strikes the nail ON the
head. a certain element gives no thOnSht 70
and sincerely. 1t is concerned in
an enort to ride into power and of course de-
louhceS nigh taxes IN one breath while at the i
same tlme making arrangements to increase
nose taxes. Ii the Progressive party sbonld
happen to get into control of affairs and nro-
'l9e the laws II advocates taxes would be doub
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-02-06
STORIES OF THE DAY


questions?" WI
Yes-but surely those smart kids
Of yours never ask that kind"
about it." y" w"
Fire ahead"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-26
REFUSING GERMANS
TO WEST OF WARSAW
Armies of Won Hindenburg Center to
Prevent Attacks From
North and South.

LONDON, Dec 26.-Dispatches re-
ceived from Petroerad Friday night
indicate that the Russians are repuls-
ing the Germans west Of Warsaw,
while developing new offensive opera
tionS in Galicia and east Prussia. 1t
is now apparent that the issue of the
sanguinary battles along the BZura
and RaWka rivers. on a line from 80
to 90 miles west of Warsaw, must be
determined within a few days. Either
the armies Of Marshal Won linden
burg must break the Russian center
or be subjected To the peril OF at
tacks from the north and south.
For more than a week the Germans
have struggled TO cross the rivers
Bzura and RawAa and have suffered
enormous losses without gaining their
main object. At one point only, along
the lower BZura. were they able to
reach the east bank At that point
The Bzura is narrow and shallow. The
Germans brought up neavy artillery
which silenced the Russian batteries
defending the east bank. constructed
pOntoCns and lodged a cOnsidera bic
force on the east bank. This force is
now strongly entrenched, but is never
theless in great peril, as a powerful
offensive movement by the Russians
would be likely 10 enVelOpe'it on three
sides and destroy ii.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-26
BAFF MYSTERY MAY
BE CLEARED UP SOON
New York Detectives Leave For Buff
falo, Where They Expect TO
Make Arrests.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-Two detec-
tives from police headquarters started
for Buffalo Friday night to make ar
rests which il is believed will clear
the mystery surrounding the murder
car and chauffeur employed by the
aSSassinS Of Barnet BAIT to escape
after the poultry merchant was shot
on Nov -
Information concerning the identity
Of the new suspects was denied at the
detective bureau, but it is known
countrywide search has been made
for two gangsters known as Dutch
LutZ' and Lefty Dunn.
Both of these men are wanted on
another murder charge and the police
have been informed that they partici-
pated in the Bam murder in order to
get sums with which to leave town
Several days ago information was
received at the district attorneys's Of
flee that they had been seen in one Of
the upstate towns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-26
ENJOYED NICE QUIET DAY
DRINKS Arrested Christmas Eve Spent
Holiday i'm Jail.

Christmas eve celebrations were
responsible for more than the ordinary
number of arrests. eight DRINKS and
three men charged with assault and
battery being lodged in the police
strong box over the holidays.
These will all be waiting TO say good
morning to Judge Warner today as
the usual Christmas court presided
over by the city clerk was not held
this year.
Most Of the arrests made were due
to over enthusiastic song sessions or
hstic arguments. Several were still
singing when they reached the sta
ton. but subsidized after being shown
to their rooms for the night. The
three that endulged in the fights were
too much delapitated to have much
spirit left when taken to the station
Several of the intoxicated ones are
periodic visitors at the city court and
the Christmas gifts handed them by
Judge Warner this morning is liable
to last them through New Years eve,
depriving them of another ride in the
wagon on that date.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-26
"PEG" PAYS ANOTHER
VISIT TO SOUTH BEND
Miss Dorothy Iackaye, i'm Role of
LOVable Irish Girl, Wins
Two Audiences.

Peg" the little Irish girl from New
York. with her shocking" ways won
the heart OF two large audiences at
the Oliver Friday peg o. My Heart
which for a second time comes to this
city, has been one of the successes of
past seasons because il makes it's ap-
peal TO the human in us. Clean COM
edy with nothing overdrawn and with
no clap-trap is apparently what South
Bend theater gOers want judging from
the reception given Miss Dorothy Lac
kaye who plays the part Of the ]Ovable
Peg" in a faultless manner.
The plot of this popular comedy is
too well known TO need furtheC re-
view. Suffice IL to say that the trans
planting OF an illiterate Irish girl
raised among the common" people,
from her environment to the environ
ment of the better" people, is the
theme about which the plot is laid.
Miss Lackaye takes full advantage Of
the opportunities TO display all the wit
md temper and the luIableness that
comprise peg"
1ne supporting company with N IS
Lackaye Is acceptable. Roland Hogue
as the son. and scion OF a noble"
family, is worthy also OF special men
ton. His work is good. Also Lionel
Glenister. as Jerry, who finally loves
Peg makes his part real The
rest of the company, however, can be
said 10 accomplish little more than to
afford a background.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-26
TROUBLE FEARED ON
ISLAND OF LUZON
Despite Governor Harrison's ReassuP-
ances Reports Persist i'm
Arriving.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-The per
sistence of the reports of threatened
revolt among the TagalOgs of the is
land of Luzon, Philippine islands, is
causing considerable apprehension
among army officers in Washington
regardless Of Gov. Gen. Francis Burton
Harrison's repeated reassurances that
all is well.
Whatever the suspicious entertained
by officials in touch with Philippine
conditions, the senate committee will
seek information as 70 extent of the
reported. uprising when it meets next
week TO resume the hearings on the
pending Philippine bill.
Dean G. Worcester will appear be-
fore the committee on Dec. 80 and
eX-Pres't Taft on Jan. 2. Between
these dates the committee, Sen. Hitch
cock said tonight, will probably ask
Sec'y Garrison TO appear. at which
time he will be called upon for what
ever information there is in possession
Cf the war department concerning the
reported disturbances or the pOssibll-
ity of disturbances.
Sen Hitchcock said that Mr.. Que
ION, resident commissioners in Wash
ington of the islands, will also be eX-
amined.
Brig. Gen. Frank Mcintyre, chief
of the bureau of insular affairs, said
today that no word had been received
at the war department regarding the
arrest Of 80 revolutionists in Manila
nor of the precautions taken by the
military heads of the forces in the
Philippines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-26
EXPECT POULTRY SHOW
TO SET NEW RECORD
More Than a Thousand Birds Will BE
on Display From Jan.
10 TO 23.

There is every indication now that
the sixth annual poultry show TO he
held Jan 1928 will be the largest in
the history of the South Bend Poultry
and Pet Stock association. There are
now 1000 entries as compared with
500 entries for the last show. The
premium list will be ready about Jan.
1, and the entries viii close on Tues
day, Jan. u.
A feature of this years show will be
the state meets of the American $. G..
Black Minorca club and the American
Buff WyandOtte club. Seven silver
cups have been set aside for the con-
testants in these meets in addition TO
the special prizes offered by each ma
tiOnal club.
The premium list for this years
show will be double what il has been
heretofore. There Will be so silver
cups offered ranging in value from
So TO $50. In addition 10 the cups va
riOus other prizes viii be offered.
The pigeon and pet stock depart
ment of the show will be enlarged.
This department has never been a
small part of the shows but additional
prizes offered this year has aroused
interest SO that there will probably be
many novelty exhibits.
The place where the show will be
held has not vet been selected Secre-
tary Paul Heiermann. of the associa-
ton is receiving many inquiries daily
from those interested in the approach
ing event. Next Tuesday at the city
court room II. J. Tyrrell of Bourbon.
VIII be present during the day TO give
instructions To exhibitors as TO the
preparation Of their exhibits. Birds
can be taken 10 him for judging as 10
their fitness for entry.