The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-01-08

sympathized with the public utilities
commission as it is at present con-
stituted, nor have l fallen in with the
full cash theory of the tax commission
of the state of Idaho. That anyone
should dare to question their imper-
lous edicts has led them to brutal
attempt to discredit and belittle the
irritating obstacle.
Upon the official passing of Mr..
Haines, Mr.. Ramstedt, of course, de-
sired to curry favor with his chief, the
new governor, and so furnished him
with copy of the report, the original
of which was in the hands of the coun-
ty attorney and being presented to the
grand jury. OF course, Mr.. Ram
stedt's motive in the second instance
IS plain. He has become so Injured to
the public crib that any possibility of
his separation from it fills his soul
with despair. He desired and desires
to hold his job, and to do this no act
on his part is too mean or despicable.
II am used to being charged by
my political enemies with all the
crimes in the category; that is no new
story to me, and that is perhaps to be
expected in our political system; but
| have never expected anything from
a friend except fair treatment and
square deal
"The Shiny off-scourings of both
parties have apparently gotten to-
gether-the friends whom | have
served and for whom I have fought
have joined hands with my political
enemies and are gloating over their
contemplated feast-my friends, that
they may hold their jobs, and my enc
my that he may remove me from his
political path.
almost anything of low and pu-
trid character might perhaps have
been expected from this gang of Shiny
political sewer rats, but it was per-
haps generally thought that linger-
ing spark of manhood might prevent
their attempting to infect an innocent
man with their foul and disease-laden
breath.
Declares it Outrageous.
This publication of an alleged re-
port, conceived in prejudice and born
in hatred, based upon hearsay evil
dence while grand jury is investigat-
ing these matters, is outrageous and
was intended only to prejudice such
jury in the discharge of its duties
and to prevent full and unbiased
hearing upon the facts.
CAS- for Mr.. Alexander, might
have expected this treatment from
him. 1t is perhaps known that |
stand in Mr.. Alexander's way. He
would attempt to discredit me in
cowardly and undetermined manner,
He does not set out the facts, he in
dulges only in differences and inuen-
does and covers himself with the
transient cloak of office.
But why should l. or the state for
that matter, expect a fair deal from
a governor whose first official act was
an appointment that was tantamount
to substituting a character -assassinat-
ing newspaper at the expense of the
public purse2
81 have no doubt the thoughtful
people of the state will see the perhdy
of this conspiracy, and will immediate
ly condemn these foul plotters.
mo money was ever given by me
out of the public treasury-not a cent;
and every friend | have in the state
knows it, There human vultures.
waiting for their lethal meal, would
be ridiculous if their purpose was not
so diabolical.
81 shall tell my story to the grand
jury, to any legislative committee, to
any honest man in Idaho; and / defy
them all to point to wrong or an
illegal act in my personal or official
life"