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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
PLAN EXTENSIVE
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Stockholders in Payette- Boise Asso.
citation Feel Need of
Improvement.

Stockholders in the Payette- Boise
Water Users association are consider
ing strongly vast drainage district
in the project to recover land that is
becoming useless because of seepage
from higher land.
An overwhelming demand for the
drainage has been voiced among the
stockholders both by those who are
to be benefited by the drainage and
the holders of the lands which dc
not need drainage. They are now
waiting for decision of the courts to
indicate the best way to arrange foi
taxation to pay the cost of drainage
Disfavor District.
Members do not seem in favor oil
creating an irrigation district. as q
district would have to be pcrmanen,
body and the water users feel the,
are more benefited under 1.-THE present
organization.
Various places over the district are
badly in need Of drainage, The wors,
place is said to be Arena Valley. Deer
Flat and sction south of Nampa are
also named as needing drainage badly
The roughly estimated cost of the
drainage Of these places has been put
at 100000. which is divided into
100000 for the Deer Flat country
$4,000 for Arena Valley, $4,000 fol
the Fargo section. and $4,000 for tn,
country south of Nampa.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
PIONEER OF IDAHO
PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY
Chas. F. Madden Died at Home of
Son, Merritt Madden-Vigilante
in California--Pioneer in Basin.

Chas. F. Madden, pioneer OF the
west. member of the vigilantes of Cal
ifornia. early miner in the Boise
Basin. died at the home of his SON
Merritt Madden, in this city Wednes-
day night. Mr.. Madden was SO years
of age. He has been in poor health
for two years, and about year ago
was not expected to live. He rallied
at that time but never regained his
full strength.
Mr.. Madden was one of the early
settlers in the Boise valley. He was
one of the first miners in California,
coming there at an early day and
taking a prominent part in the affairs
Of that state. He belonged to the
Vigilantes of California and did his
part toward maintaining law and Or
der.
Mr.. Madden later came to Idaho and
was active in the Boise Basin and
other mining camps in Idaho. He
later settled in the Boise valley in the
Franklin community where he and his
family lived for many years. He is
survived by two sons, R. S. Madden
and Merritt Madden of this city; and
by five daughters, Mrs. c. P. Hart
ley of Emmett; Mrs. J. J. Walling of
Nampa; Mrs. Bush and Misses Amy
and Una Madden. both living in Mon
tana
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
CALDWELL TRACTION
TO HAVE NEW HOME
Large Brick Building for Offices of
Car Lines to Be Constructed
in Near Futude.

A large business building to accom-
modate the Caldwell Traction COM
pany. having floor space of 50x7s
feet is to be built in the near future
by private capital. The building will
be located on Seventh and Arthur
streets opposite the building occupied
by the Caldwell Commercial club.
The structure will be of brick and
will be one story with a full base
ment The waiting room will be in
the front of the building and in the
rear a mazzanine floor will be built
on which will be the private and gen
eral offices of the company.
A large room will be also provided
for the baggage and express to be
shipped over the line.
Additional space is provided for the
location of two stores which arc
planning to move in as soon as the
building Is completed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
HOLT IS BACK
HOME FROM FRANCE
Served Red Cross on Battlefield
Saw Many Caldwell Boys in
Service Over There.

B. M. Holt returned Wednesday
night. Mr.. Holt has been in Europe
since the first of last April doing
field work for the Red Cross. Mr..
Holt states that he saw many Cald-
we'll boys in the army while he was
there and that they are in good
health and spirits so far as he knows.
The terms of peace are now occupy
ing the minds of the statesmen and
peoples of Europe. Mr.. Holt deplores
the censorship that still exists as he
feels that the American people are
kept in ignorance of conditions in
Europe.
Minds Made Up.
In the opinion of Mr.. Holt the
statesmen of Europe have already
made up their minds as TO the course
the peace negotiations will take; the
terms that will be imposed upon Ger
many and the post war alignments
that will be made.
President Wilson has been given a
wonderful reception but there is no
indication that he has changed or ma
terially effected the peace conference
in its aims and purposes. AS the head
of our government the President has
been treated with marked respect and
given every imaginable honor but the
statesmen of Europe will make the
peace treaties.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

Manager of Bungalow Theatre Says
Vitigraph Serial il Record
Breaker.

Manager I. H. Waters of the Bun
galow theare. announces that he has
booked Vitagraph's newest and great
est serial, "A Fight for Millions" and
will show the first episode on Satur-
day, January 18th. Thereafter he will
run one episode week for Ia weeks.
William Duncan, "the strong man
of the screen" and the dashing hero
of "The Fighting Trail and "Ven-
geance-and The Woman" will again
be seen as the hero, with Edith John
son as the heroine, and Joe Ryan, the
"Shoestring" of "The Fighting Trail"
as the leading heavy"
AS in the other Vitigraph serials,
there is plenty of action in "A Fight
for Millions" and great deal of won
derful riding by Vitigraph's famous
cowboys The story was written by
Albert E. Smith, president of the
Vitigraph company. and Cyrus Town
send Brady. noted as one of the lead
ing fiction writers of the country.
The same authors gave us Even
geance-and the Woman" and "The
Woman in the Web"
Like it's predecessors, the story of
"a Fight for Millions" will be in fif-
teen episodes, and Manager Waters,
who has already seen most of the
serial screened. declares that it ex-
ceeds in thrills and feats of daring
any of the serials which have gone be-
fore. 1t was made in the northwest
mostly in the Canadian Rockies, and
most of the story transpires along the
Canadian border with Northwest
Mounted Polise. the relentless foes of
crime and criminals playing a promi-
nent part in the narrative.
William Duncan, who directed the
big picture in addition to playing the
leading role in it. appears to greater
advantage in this than in his previous
efforts. Right in the early part of the
story he begins a career of perilous
adventure by plunging into a noun
tain torrent after being shot from a
horse as it gallops across swinging
bridge hundreds OF feet in the air
This is described.by Manager Waters
as one of the most terrifying stunts
he has ever seen performed on the
screen. In the same episode a man
is shown ablaze from head to foot
after the heroine hurls lighted lamp
at him. Subsequently he forces her
to leap from the top of a mountain,
using improvised parachute.
First episode Saturday. January Is,
Bungalow Theatre.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
ARCH MEMORIAL FOR
SOLDIERS PROPOSED
Committee Proposes Monument in
Hasbrouke Park-Council Will
Invetigate Idea.

Messrs. R. E. Field. Colin Mcleod
and w. F. Howard appeared before
the city council Monday night and
called attention to the fact that Cald-
well should erect a memorial to the
boys who served their country in the
war. This committee suggested a me-
mortal arch to be erected in Has
brouke park.
Mayor Lilly appointed Councilman
Sanberg, Ward and Dickens as COM
mittee to work with the gentlemen
and others interested to the end that
a fitting memorial be erected
Architect Field outlined his ideas OF
the memorial with the suggestion that
he would prepare and submit design.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
PET STOCK SHOW
WILL Be SUCCESS
Secretary Erwin Receiving Applica-
tons and Inquiries Every Day
Show in Cooper Building.

The pet stock show to be held in
Caldwell February 4, S, and E, will be
an unqualified success. There will be
a big attendance and the exhibits will
be the largest ever seen in Idaho.
Such is the statement of Secretary
Erwin who has the management of
the show. "The Cooper building has
been secured. and the show will be
held in the room formerly occupied
by the HartleyKing garage" said
Mr. Erwin.
Very Busy Man.
Secretary Erwin is very busy man
these days arranging for the big show.
He is assisted by Messrs. Frank
Black. H. M. Ruddock and other local
pet stock fanciers but most of the
work falls to the lot of Mr.. Erwin.
.! am receiving inquiries from far
and wide every day" continued Mr..
Erwin. we are going to have big
attendance during the three days and
Lots of splendid exhibits. The show
will be conducted under the rules of
the National Pet Stock association.
Mr.. Gibson. secretary of the national
association, will be here to Judge the
stock AS this is the first opportunity
the people of this section have had to
have their stock passed upon by
man of national reputation, Idaho
fanciers will have to come to Cald-
we'll
~ expect good exhibits and good
attendance from all nearby points but
/ will have exhibits from a great
many other states than IHaho.
Show Success.
"The show will be success. 1t
will be big success. The fact that
we have the cups. ribbons and prizes
on hand to be given as soon as award
ed helps materially in establishing
confidence on the part of exhibitors"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
STILL HUNT FOR MILLIONS
REVEALS EMPTY NOTHING
Alexander's Millions Are Fictions-
Outstanding Warrants in Plenty
Readily Found.

The fictitious millions of Governor
M. Alexander which were supposed to
be in the state treasury are gone and
not trace is left. During the weel,
members of the state legislature went
on still hunt for those millions but
all that was found was unpaid war
rants. 1t is said that there are out
standing warrants in the amount OF
half million dollars which must be
paid. Members of the legislature, for
the first time in the history of the
state, will have to accept deficiency
warrants for their salaries.
Bunk, Bunk, Bunk.
The bunk Governor Alexander
peddled is now assessed at its true
value by the taxpayers of Idaho.
They know that it was bunk and that
is all that can be made of it.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

T. c. Pearson. superintendent of the
Canyon County poor farm, has filed
his report for the past quarter with
the board of county commissioners.
The report shows that there were IL
inmates of the farm from October |
to January l. Three deaths occurred
at the farm during the quarter, and
one inmate was sent to the state
asylum for the insane. Supplies to the
amount of $1,000 were purchased
during the quarter.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
SMEEO ELECTED
PRESIDENT CLUB
Sherman Retained as Secretary-Vote
of Thanks Extended w. G. Cow
den Retiring President.

At the meeting of the Commercial
club Tuesday evening Mr.. John Smeed
was elected president for the ensuing
year. Secretary Sherman was re-
elected to his position.
The club unanimously voted Mr. w.
G. Cowden, retiring president, a vote
of thanks for the untiring efforts he
had put forth during the past year
of Caldwell.
There was good attendance at
the meeting of the club. The evening
was profitably spent in discussing the
needs of Caldwell, ways of accomp-
fishing those needs, and in social &C
tivities.
New President.
Mr.. Cowden served faithfully and
well. Naturally and inevitably much
of the club work during the past year
was in war work, but the fact that
Caldwell met every demand promptly
should always remain a matter of
pride and pleasure to Mr.. Cowden.
During the past year many public
problems arose and were successfully
solved. Mr.. Cowden's administration
was splendid one.
Mr. Smeed enters upon year that
is bound to show a great forward
movement. Enterprises held in abey-
ance during the past year, owing to
the war. will be undertaken this year.
Mr.. Smed is the head of the Caldwell
Horse & Mule Co., and of the Union
Stock Yards. He is one of the most
enterprising and energetic men in the
city.
Mr.. Sherman, as secretary, has rem
dered faithful. efficient service dur
ing the past year.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
WATER USERS OFFICES
REMAIN N CALDWELL
Nine Of Eleven Directors Reelected
for Following Year-Resolution
For Relief Soldiers.

At the meeting of the members of
the Boise Water Users association
held in this city Monday it was de-
cided by vote of the members to main
tain the headquarters and offices OF
the association in Caldwell. OF the
votes cast Nampa had big majority
but two-thirds vote of the entire
membership was required and Nampa
failed to get the required vote.
At the meeting a trifle over one
third of the vote of the association
was cast, 1890 to be exact. Of this
number voting 25.577 were in favor OF
changing the Headquarters to Nampa.
Board Elected.
Nine members of the old board of
directors were reelected for the en-
suing year. The board elected for the
coming year are:
c. M. Rankin. Caldwell; T. E. Hal
version, Melba; c T. Marston, Parma
C. w. Drew. Wilder: L. J. Magee,
Caldwell: B. Bayless. Caldwell; w. H.
Cutter, Caldwell: A. c. Johnson. Cali
fornia; w. H. McCluskey, Caldwell;
P. J. Foley, Caldwell; and o. Soucie
of Meridian. The board of directors
is the same as last year with the ex-
ception of two places. w. Fl. King
ston and Oscar Mendenham declined
to run and P. ]. Foley and C. T.
Marston were elected to fill the va
cancies.
Ae resolution was passed unani-
mously at the meeting to call upon the
legislature of the state to set aside a
sum of money to give temporary re-
lief to soldiers and sailors and to dis
tribute the same through committee
from the house and senate The legis-
lature was further called upon to pass
bill to provide EMPLOYMENT at fair
pay and reasonable hours for every
discharged soldier and sailor who de-
sires to avail himself of the oppor-
tunity.
Good Attendance.
Between 700 and 300 stockholders
attended the meeting held in the
Methodist church and remained
throughout the meeting which lasted
from II O'Clock in the morning until
about 4:30 in the afternoon.
J. B. Eldridge. attorney for the as
ISOLATION, gave an address at the be-
ginning of the afternoon session in
forming the settlers of the details of
the lawsuit they are now involved in
in regard to who shall pay an aggre-
gate of about $2000,000 which has
been levied against the stockholders
Of the association.
At the beginning of the morning
session w. Fl. McCluskey was chosen
chairman and Bernard Bayless was
elected secretary of the meeting.
The important point of the general
discussion period was the question of
drainage said to be needed at many
places over the project. Members of
the association seemed to be almost
unanimous in favor of drainage, but
it is yet to be determined by the court
how the money can be raised and. If
II is necessary, to organize an irriga-
ton district to do it.
A resolution introduced recon-
mending that the association cooper
ate with the city of Caldwell and the
Pioneer Irrigation district in erecting
offices in Caldwell on the lot set aside
by the city for this purpose was ia
bled at the meeting because Of the
voting on the removal of offices had
come up before this.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
Form Partnership.

A Boise report states that Mr.. T. A.
Walters of Caldwell and Mr.. ]. P.
Pope of Boise have formed a law part
nership. They will practice at Cald-
well and Boise and maintain offices
at each place. Mr.. Pope was assistant
attorney general under Mr.. Walters.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
Church of Christ.

Next Lords day services are to be
as follows; Sermons by the pastor
Francis L. Cook, at II a. m, and 1880
p. m; bible or church school at 10
m. Supt, r. X. Lovejov. assistant r
c. McChntick. acting; Y. p s. c, f,
$50 p. m. Miss Uldinc Gartin. Pres.
All are welcome.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
C.. z. Social.

Friday evening at the home of Judge
EDGAR Meek, Miss Mary Meek will en-
terrain members and friends of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Christian church, A good time Is ex-
pected. Lots of business is waiting.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
News Now Semi-Weekly.

The Caldwell News is now pub
lished twice week. Tuesdays and FRI
days. The enterprise of Editor Shorb
should be appreciated and encouraged
by substantial recognition,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

Special for Traders Day, Monday,
January Goth. All trimmed hats at
cost and less than cost. M. f. Gilgan-
Sarchet, below Saratoga. liz
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
Funeral.

James Jones. who died at the county
farm. December a. 1918 will be buried
today. January II, 1919. Funeral
services will he held in the Christian
church at $50 D. m.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

Miss Inez Morrow returned Monday
from Jordan Valley. She has been
employed in the Bank of Jordan VAL
ley for some time.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

Special for Traders Day. Monday,
January goth, All trimmed hats at
cost and less than cost. M. +. Gilgan-
Sarchet. below Saratoga. liz
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17
Rankin and Magee Elected.

AT the meeting OF the board Of d.
rectors of the Boise Water Users as
ISOLATION held Tuesday. c, NJ Rankin
was elected president Of the board
and l.. ], Magee. secretary.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

y Last Episode of Vengeance Of the
Woman, Saturday. January 18th
Bungalow.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

w. E. Snodgrass and son OF EN-
NETT were in the city Sunday. They
were guests of G. w. Snodgrass.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

Last Episode Of Vengeance of the
Woman, Saturday, January 18th,
Bungalow.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Blackstock Of
Enterprise were visitors in the city
Saturday.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-17

$15,O3894
Cash on hand in bank..-...--.-.$ 96Ol.l3
Helen K. Boyes, Treas.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-01-08
RYAN RETURNS;
 GOING OUT SOON

Travelling the river trail with Charles Smiths dog team, w. A. Ryan and his clerk Pete Mcdonald arrived in Nenana this evening from Fairbanks.
 MT. Ryan left Nenana on a brief business trip to the upper town on Monday, December 30, reaching there the next day.
 He left on the return trip yester- day morning, using the river trail again. He expects to leave with Mrs. Ryan, Messrs G. w. Gamble c. H. Hall and Pete Mcdonald for Anchorage via the Broad Pass trail in a few days.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-01-08
INFORMAL PEACE
 MEETINGS BEGUN
Conference of Statesmen to Lay Foundation For Real Peace
 Meeting Begins Tomorrow
(ASSOCiated preSS)

PARIS, Jan. 8.-The various statesmen of the Allied nations who have charge of the peace aims of their respective governments at the big conference to be held at Yer sailles, will begin an informal con- ference on Thursday, the purpose of this conference being to lay the ground work of the real peace con- ference.
 It is believed that plans for the settlement of mrprtant questions such as the league of nations, free dom of the seas and disarmament are still very indefinite.
 President Wilson has announced no specific plans as yet, although it is generally known that his con- ference with the British and Italian statesmen have been very satis- factory. The President is making a very careful study of all the signs having any bearing on the attitude of the foreign statesmen who will meet at the peace conference.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-01-08
RUSS DICTATOR
 ARREST LEVINE Difference of Opinion Between Lenine and Trotsky Leads to
 Arrest of Lenine.
Associated f:essD

COPENHAGEN, Jan. S.-A des- patch received today from Moscow, the seat of the Bolsheviki govern ment of Russia, states that Trotsky has made himself dictator of Russia, and has caused the arrest of Lenine premier of the Bolsheviki cabinet.
 The arrest was the result of a difference of opinion between the self-constituted dictator and Premier Lenine regarding Bolsheviki re- forms.
 Lenine desired to effect a coali- ton with the Menshiviki or Moder- ate element, while Trotsky desired to continue his reign in accordance with the accepted Bolsheviki form of government.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-01-08
FOCH AND HA|G
 PRAISE YANKEES
Full Credit For Being the First to Break Hindenburg Line Is Accorded Americans.
Associated Press

LONDON, Jan. 8.-The News, commenting on the report submitted by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig of the fighting on the Western front, between April and the close of actual hostilities, says that the British commander in chief pays a high tribute to the American troops who were, he says, the first to break the famous Hindenburg line, which was considered impregnable.
 Marshal Foch, the commander in chief of the Allied forces, in making mention of the splendid fighting qualities of the Americans, said that Germanys defensive powers were definitely destroyed when the armis- tice was signed.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-01-08
CAPITAL XONORS
 MEMORY OF DEAD
 WORK SUSPENDED
Washington Issues Orders for Flags to Remain Half Masted for
 Thirty Days.
Associated PreSS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. B. Washington honored Roosevelt's memory and, during the funeral hour all activities at the capital were suspended.
 Orders have been issued that all flags throughout the country remain at half mast for thirty days.
 President Wilson, in his official cable message, said that America has lost one of her most distin- guished and patriotic citizens, who had endeared himself to the people by his strenuous devotion to their interests.
 He said that Roosevelt, in all his public offices, displayed signal ad- ministrative powers; permitted no divergence from the line o>of duty {; and as President he awoke tae na- tion to the dangers of private con trol and opened the way .or later reforms. His private life wa char acterized by simplicity and virtue.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-01-08
BROWNE PARTY
 LEFT THIS MORN

MT and Mrs. Frederick D. Browne and George Markus left early this morning for Fairbanks in one of the A. E. c. rigs.
 Mir. Browne is on a tour of in spection and will follow the right of way until the end of steel near Spinach creek is reached, from which point they will take the train into town.
 The trip up to Fairbanks will be a leisurely one, as besides inspect. ing the line, MT. Browne will also pick out sites for the engineering and construction camps, supply and feed depots which are soon to be established along the Nenana-Fair. banks branch line.
 MT. George Markus is making the trip on business and will probably return with the Brownes possibly early next week.