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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-12-13
OUR FIRST THANKSGIVING DAY

Children, do YOU know the story
or the first Thanksgiving Day.
Founded by our Pilgrim Fathers
In that time SO far awuy7
They had given for religion
neaitl ana comfort, yes ana more.
Leit their homes. and friends and X. lred
For bleak and barren shono.
On New England's rugged headlands,
NOW where peaceful Plymouth lies
There they built their rough log-cabins,
Meath the cold lorbidding skies.
And too often, zen the brnvest
felt his blood run cold with dread,
Lest the wild and savage red man
Burn the roof above his head.
went aud sickness, death and sorrow,
Met their eyes on every hand,
And before the Springtme reached them
They had buried hall their band
VI.
p,. 81;
D1v men hoDie' brave endurance
s,, m"s no, eAeIcised IN vhlh'
hlpening seed and waving grain.
VII
And tho ,.;. pu,,
A.. Tho I'ar'.as+ ,i iS,'' l, iuothers'
Lot ' ed ,i,h h ,ime nrew near
At the full corn in The eor
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-12-13

Children, do you know the story
or the first Thanksgiving Day,
Founded by our Pilgrim Fathers
In that time SO far away
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-12-13

They had given for religion
wealth and comfort yes. and more.
Lelt their homes. and friends and H.. lred,
For bleak and barren shopo.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-12-13

On New Englands rugged headlands,
NOW where peaceful Plymouth lies.
There they built their rough Iog-cabins.
Meath the cold, lorbidding skies.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-12-13

And too often, cen the brnvest
Felt his blood run cold with dread,
Lest the wild and savage red man
Burn the roof above his head.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-12-13

And the children of New England,
ii they !east, or praise, or pray.
Should bless God for those brave Pilgrims
And their first Thanksgiving Day.
Youths Companion
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-12-13

want aud sickness death and sorrow,
Met their eyes on every hand,
And be- the Springtime renched them
They had buried half their band.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-12-13

We shall never know the terrors
Ihat they braved, years, years ago.
But for all their struggle gave us,
We our gratitude can show.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
DEMOCRATS coxFERRLNG At TRENTON
A FINAL CAUCUS ON THE LIQUOR LAW CALLED
FOR To.DAY--THE REDIsTRIcTING BILL
INTPonucED IN THE SENATE

Trenton. " j., Feb. 10 (specap.-The Democrats
have called for IL O'Clock tomorrow morning.
which every Democratic senator and member Is or
dered to attend, to consider finally the bill 10 amend
the LIQUOR law. Tonight a conference, comprising
James smith ir, Gottfried Kruger the leading Demo-
cratic members and several local politicians OF I'm
portance assembled at ono OF the hotels aud considered
the matter in detail. The bosses assert that the Dill
will now pass; but the lobbyists declare that the
measure will be put through, II at ali, by the use Vi
money and say that this has been practically con-
coded by the managers IL this course has been deter
mined there will be fearfuly corrupt struggle In the
LEGISLATURE The saoonkeepcrs are much disguised at
present declaring that the brewers are debating every
thing I'm their own interests without regard to the re-
tallers senator Mcpherson is not here tonight, and
savs no will not come until the caucus has settled the
matter
Senator Edwards this evening introduced the Gem
eral Assembly Redstrictins bill 1t is marvellous
production of human ingenuity Some Of the districts
have n population OF 30 900 and others have lOOoo
No respect Is paid TO existing lines. nor To long as
soclations nor to ward lines. Democrats claim that
bv the scheme they would secure forty OF the sixty
Assembly Districts In Hudson the scheme would
rive them eight solid Democratic districts one doubt
hl with Democratic tendencies, and one dOuDttul,
with Republican tendencies. In Republican Essex
County the districts are made 10 give the Democrats
seven districts and the Republicans three The rest Of
the state Is divided with similar disregard OF natural
divisions. Republicans say the plan is 80 outrageous
that It will defeat its purpose
In the Senate President Werts announced that care
must be taken In regard to appropriation bills. as the
state was already behind over 100000. and had no
money for the completion of the new State House and
other public works The situation is such that unless
the LEGISLATURE takcs earg action in the direction OF
econony, an increase In the State tax Will be IN,
evitabe Mr. VOORHEES, in tho Assembly introduced
resolution for codIhcation OF the tax laws Of the
State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
ANOTHER COLD WAVE COMING.

A cold wave started for the FAST yesterday, and Ser.
gtant Dunn OF the Signal Service Station thongh tnss
/. would reach here early this morning. The mercury ne
predicted would between IL and 20 degrees ABOVE
zero and he thought the cold would extend from here TO
tha Nor,hwess and 10 the Gulf OF Mexico At Mendoza
the temperature was degrees below zero at ST. Vincent
Mlnn % below and at Paul 1a below. 1t VIII be
cold wave OF the length but viii drive away iof
time the rain and fog which afflicted tho city friday
pars o, sunday aud all day yesterday.
The drilling rain yesterday began at aoous y
m. and Il made the city uncomfortable place.
curious fact about the is that IL belonged 10 the
great rainstom that formed in tho extreme West carry
last week The Signal Service officers predicted hat rao
you'd fall here on Friday and that forecast was verified
Tina cold wave split In two. and the storm OF
Yesterday was the half There heavy fsii OF
rain Yesterday along the Atlantic Coast Storm ana cold
wave signals were flying top OF the Equitable Budns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
BASEBALL MENIY ENGLAND.

PEOPLE WHO WILL ASSIST IN ENTERTAINING
THFM--JoHN L. SULLIVAN NOT IN TOWN
According to dispatches received from London, the
travelling baseball players are to receive royal re-
ceptIon when they reach England. II the plans as
contemplated are carried out. the members OF .no
Chicago and All America Clubs arc to DO eonera'u
lated. C. W. Aicock has appointed the following CON-
mtiee to receive the players; The DUKE Oh buo-
cleugh, president OF the Maryebone CrcAe' Oiio'
vIscount oxenbridge, president of tho Surrey County
Cricket Club Lord Londesborough. the Duke OF beau
fort, the Lord Mayor, ConsulGeneral Waller ana sr
Reginald Hanson, Jubilee Lord Mayor III IS propapo
that the following persons win also assist IN entertain
ing tho Americans: The Duke Of Westminster ~
G. Grace, the Duke Of Portland tho Earl oil eoVenry
tho Earl OF Darnlcy. the Earl OF Latham h'ari
Manners, Viscount Holmcsdale Lord Beipher'' Loru
Charles Berosford, Lord fytteton Lord Waislhgna"'
the Earl Of BeSborough. Sir william Hart Dyhe'
vscount Gresham, Lord Hawke, Lord Kennaird' WIS,
count Waterford aud Justice Chilly. large parry OK
Americans will also leave this city within the next
week or two, bound for London. to meet the resuri
ing players. x,.A..
William Sunday, the centre fielder OF tho Pitssou
Club, has become an evangelist He disousseu tno
question Is young man safer at chicago W
Sunday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
FISTER REFUSES AGAIN TO TESTIFY.
THE SENATE COMMITTEE MAY SECURE AN
ORDER FnR IIIa ARREST

Washington Feb. 10 (speolal.-It Is llipely that
before the week IS Thomas d. Flster, Chief
Clerk OF the Supervising Architects Office, Treasury
Department, VIII find himself IN trouble. when the
committee Of the Senate investigating the scandal0us
doings In the Supervising Architects ofico last
IN session, Mr Fiser appeared before II witness
and refused to answer certain questions put 10 him
by Mr.. Spooner touching the collection OF money for
campaign purposes from clerks employed In the ofce
number Of Witnesses had testified 20 tho fact That
Mr.. Fster had aided IN the collection and forwarded
all campaign funds IN the last election. At a meet
Ing to-day tho questions were once more formally
submitted 10 Mr. Fster, but he still refused answer
them the ground tha; they were "pr1vatc natter
This view is novel Is dishonest In collecting
assessments from clerks In tho Office Mr. Flstcr yio-
lated statute Of the United States. lie IS, more
over, public officer and such responsible In a
measure 10 Congress. The committee would be want
ing In selfrespect II II to refuse TO assert IFS
dignity by falling 10 demand from the senate an order
for the arrest Of Mr.. Flster.
In some manner another the committee to-day
got into the history Of Mr.. listers record which on
more than occasion has been tho subject Of a
notice in the columns Of The Tribune. IL shown
that In 1850, for instance Captain John O. Brcsh-
wood and Lieutenants S. b. Caldwell and Thomas ID.
Fister were dismissed from the Revenue Service Of
tho United States by Secretary Dix for having
ably surrendered tho Revenue steamer Mcclellan 10
the State Of louisiana The record OF this offence
Representatives by Secretary Dix on January %,
1861 Mr.. listers politics arc known 10 parfake OF
the characteristics Of the chameleon and he stands for
that reason In wcll-earned dlsrpute among tho
OF carrying scarfpn made, as he asserted OF part
OF the skull Of Yankee soldier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
THE RIDERS MAY TURN WALKERS.
THEY CAME FROM PITrsBURe AND HAVE NO
MONEY TO GET HOME AGAIN-A
GFNtrfYE. uIPPODRoME.

The Madison Square Hotel at Twenty seventh-st
AMI Madison ave- was full Of excitement yesterday
from the chlmneys to the wine-cellar. Much anger
wa; expressed by the young women who were engaged
last week I'm the bicycle race at Madison Square
Garden IL seems that Misses Stanley, Brown. Lewis
aud snallor complained TO Manager william oBrien
tina, there was some danger OF their own manager Mr.
Trey OF Plttsburg. conhscaiIng their earnings. Mr..
Troy had drawn during the week 81 400 for expenses
and Mr. oBrien held only $500 Of the money due the
racers Wien the complaint was made. the New
York manager at once decided to pay the racers
directly instead OF paying their trainers. Troy, Burt
Mnler and Thomas Eek, aud did Miller managed
Misses Won Blumen and Oakes' ana Eek had charge
Of Mis-. Armalndo. and tho three contestants named
were fully satisfied at once.
It Looks now as II the whole bicycle race had been
terrible middle Manager o'Brien had contract
with Tpy and Miller providing that for DO Der cent Of
the gate receipts the parties OF the second part should
furnish twelve girls for tho race The general public
understood that the racers to be paid according TO
their positions az the end Instead the blcycle-rders
were all under contract for salaries. win or lose.
OF the 81 600 which she won, MISS oIaniey has re-
ceived $3.50 in cash. bicycle and due Dill Oh @IuO
Her diamond medal VIII be given TO her Inc other
riders haze been paid by Mr. Troy IN mo same pro
portion. Mr. Troy himself declares. and the women
support Ids statement, that no recru w eI and In
land IN Ifttsburg paid their board ana ifaspo,taton
trained them, aud supplied their machlhes malshsr
O'Dien under contract, has paid the 4o pc. ocs ~ Io
gate receipts, and, in addition, mas nysr sIoo The
young women have all practically DfVA.n WI W. ~
and intend 20 look out for themselves AZ III az .o
bicycle race seems 10 have been conest .no
women's managers, rather than between inc "onieh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
/. MULE Ar THE BOTTOM OF a GAS WELL:

IitchGeld, H. Feb ls.-This city was greatly exc
cited Saturday over occurrence that for nme
was SO nexplicable to border on the supernatural
The drill used in boring for gas caught at depth
OF 300 feet When brought TO the surface IL was
covered with blood. The amazed driilers instineuvoy
leaned over the hole. They heard dull, rumbilng
noise and presently heard sepulehral voice calling
up to them
"You have killed somebody down here"
The horrors tricken men fed. They spread the
news aud The town wss turned upside down In an
hour Hundreds went to the well and sazed open
mouthed at the bloody drill and mysterious cavity
1. had made Not until late in the evening was tbs
mystery solved by the alton OF bill Tor $50
by the Iitch6eld Coal Company For mule killed
by drills The coal company's mine extended under
the gas company's territory, and the mule got 10 tho
way of the drill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
RUMoRs THAT HE SHIPPED ON THE MADRID 70
BLOW HER UP--wILL LEGITIME FIGHT
WITH DYNANITEf

WITH D1NAAIIEf
Shipping circles downtown are interested about the
sudden disappearance Of General Contreras. the MIL
itary attaches of egitimes HayIan Consulate in this
city. Minister Preston said he did not know where tho
General had gone. lie had heard but could not say
how true It was, that the General had shipped on tho
Madrid In the gise OF sailor he had heard, also, thai
the doughty General had intentions of blowing up thas
soon as she was sea- and for that pur-
pose had provided himself with package Of dynamite.
intending to sink Hyppolites warshp II he had to sac
rihce himself I'm the attempt.
" He came to Inc Friday night and said 'Good-by.
do my duty know he IS out Of the city, and THAI
is all'
The General born in Spain f0ry-six years ago,
and was educated in Paris aud at epsc. graduating az
doctor Of medicine He served In spain In the revo-
luton which overthrow the Republic and placed Al
fonso on the throne; lie saw service in the Franco
plqissan war in the French Army, and fought under
the Commune. He drfted to Russia, whence he nea
after being mixed up in Nhilist plots. He found
field for his restless energies In the spansh-Amercas
where after organizing revolution IN Venezuela, no
went to san Domingo and started revolt against
President Hareaux For this be IS under sentence
of death by the Dominican Government. Escaping
from San Domingo, he cast his lot In Hayh but was
coon exied by President Solomon. Under Legitme he
was restored to favor.
The Madrid or Conserva, as she is now called, lay
in Grayesend Bay all day yesterday expecting 70 SAD
as soon as the fog lifted and she could cross the BAR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
srAr1oNER ACCUSED OF BURGLARY

i BTATIUNEH 1NNU"I@D UT II 11"77-11|7 =.
The arrest OF Pascal r. banquet, the statoner in
Mount Vernon on charge OF burglary In having
entered the house OF Charles Tier florist In Centrai
Mount Vernon, early on Saturday morning, continues
TO be the main topic discussed In the town OF East
chester Barquet, who furnished bail for his appear
ance before the Grand Jury. opened bis stationery
store yesterday morning usual and remained IN tne
store during most Of the day. His customers ssA'u
him questions about his arrest and he repeaedy pr'-
teted his innocence aud that he had been mis'ahon
for another man.
The authorities are tracing Barquets movements
ON Friday night They have learned that after he
closed bis store he visited the home OF his sweet
heart. Miss Gertrude stearling He remained thers
untl nearly midnight, whom he went TO restaurant
where he had some refreshments. it wac after mid
night when he left there, and he was seen ny
consiahie near his fathers house at about IL ;4o.
The noce have been unable 30 learn anything Oh
Haranet's movements after that hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
CLOSE OF THE STATE Y. ". c. A. ooSvENrro

CLOSE OF THE STATE Y ". c. A. CONVENTION.
Newburg N. Y, Feb. 10 (specaD.-The final meet
ing of the second annual convention OF The Young
womens Christian Association OF the state Oh New
York was held this afternoon IN the First bapust
Church. II was conservation meeting, and was con-
ducted nv Miss Nettie Dunn, OF Chicago the National
secretary The convention left the selection Of a
place for the next annual session with the State
Committee: Mrs. Charles e. Williams, Mrs. John g.
Wilkinson. Mrs Hector Craig, Mrs. j. W. Mathews
Mrs. Charles Stuart, Mrs. Russell Hoadley, Mrs. " A.
Atweul Mrs. Il. V. Rathburn, Mrs. +. shacfer Mrs
j. W. Westinghouse, Mrs. W. Duurloo, MISS hat'io
sanford Miss f. p Dwight. The delegates chosen
from tbis state TO the National Convention, to be
held at Bloomington, Ill., are: Mrs. Charles 10
WiIIlams and Miss T. Thomas. Aternates, MISS
Emma scbaefer and Miss NJ. L. Gouldy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
SENATOR BUFFERS TERRITORIAL BILL.

Washington, Feb is.-The bin proposed by Senator
Butler as substitute for the Springer Oklahoma bill
authorizes the President to appoint five Commission
ers. not than three OF whom shall belong TO the
political party. whose duty II shall be TO enter
into negotiations and agreements with the Cherokee
Indians for the fun and complete cesson and ren-
qulshment OF all their title to or interest in the
Cherokee outlet. 10 the United States such agree
msnts, when made 10 be submitted 10 Congress aud
the national council OF the cherokee Nation for ratl
hcaton. The Commission viii have power also to
negotiate with any tubes Of Indians In the indian
Territory for any REIMBURSEMENT OF any claim they
mo have to ana lands embraced IN the Oklahoma
bill now pending before Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
THE WEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS.
wAsmssrox Feb ls.-s y. m.-For New England ana Ease
arm New YORK clearing much colder; brisk northwesteriy
winds. high ON the coast
For Eastern Pennsylvania, New|ersey' "ai'~nu' w.
ware AMI virginia, fair much colder
For the q sroinas and Georgia. fair colder.
For Florida. Air colder
For Alabah ID Mississippi, fair slightly colder
For Louisiana and Eastern Texas lair warmer
For Tennessss and Kentucky. fair colder
For west virginia Western Pennsylvania and Western
NewYork fair except light local snows along the akes
colder.
For Ohio Indiana Michigan. fair. except light snow
For Illinois fair warLler in the western portion slightly
colder in tho eastern
For wisconsin. fair except light along the lakes,
slightly colder.
For Minnesota and Dakota, fair; slightly warmer
For Colorado. Nebraska iowa, Kansas and MISSOURI nis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
WORK OF BRooK1Yy YOUNG WOMEN.

The annual meeting OF the Young womens Christian
Association Of Brooklyn held last evening ~ .n0
First Baptist Church professor Truman j. Backus pre-
sided, and Dr. r. r. Meredith opened the exercises WIN
prayer The Hatton Quartette Club composed Of Nuooph
III. Sec. Lewis H. Knapp O. H. Clarendon ano sraneis -
crshed, sang The Rev. Charles Cuthoert han ieau 'e
annual report The association, which was organized
year ago now has 400 active members and 500 associate
members library, readng-room, Bible class pOsruis
house directory. employment bureau, ana classes i -.
sructon maintained Addresses on the "oiH u 'iS
association made by Dr. r. IL Merea'n, .hv MY
Rlnriehs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
THE CENSUS BILL PASSED.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-In the Senate to-day Mr..
Cullom, from the Committee on Territories, reported
back the House bill to organize the Territory Of Ok
lahoma and It placed ON the calendar. Mr.. But
Ter Ia member Of the Committeej, presented a sub
Mr. Plat another member said that he did not agree
with the majority OF the Committee, but would sup
port the substitute presented by Mr. Butler.
The House bill to provide for taking tho eleventh
and subsequent censuses was passed Among the
amendments reported by the Committee and agreed to
by the Senate were tho ollowing Requiring the popu
laon schedule TO include an inquiry to the number
OF negroes, mulattoes, quadroons and octoroons 70
ourng the collection OF statistics Of the recorded IN
debtedness OF private corporations aud individuals and
Of information relating TO animals not on FARMS In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
4 M1yrsrrn suspryprp FOE 1MMoRAIIrT.

WATERFOWL. N. Y. Feb. ls-The Rev. N. d. Bush
Of the Northern EewYork Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, has been suspended from his nm
Istefial functions because of charge Of immoral COZ
duct. The charge Is made by Miss Emma Bushhen'
of La Fargeville where Bush has been stationed ior
about year The Presiding Elder has JUST con
cluded preliminary hearing Of the in which be
acted az Judge All tbe forms of tho lower eccesias
Teal court were observed Miss Bushnell put her
charge In the form of an affidavit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

CHEAP RATES TO THE LEAGUE CONVENTION.
Besides the low rates of fares offered by The ran
roads to Washington during inauguration week. 'he
Pennsylvania road has arranged special rate 10
Baltimore for delegates and others going to attend the
convention OF Republican League clubs In mat Guy
ON February o. Excursion tickets will be sold at
the rate OF single fare way. Several CLUBS VIII
sond delegations from this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
CONGRESSMAN THOMAS AND THE CABINET

Washington, Feb 1s.-The reports from Indianapolis
to-day to the effect that Representative John u.
Thomas, Of the Cairo Ill, District. had been Sc
lected for Secretary OF the Navy in Prcsden-elect
Hsrson's Cabinet made that gentleman the centre of
q constant throng OF inquIrcS. To an Associated
Press reporter Mr. Thomas declined TO say anything ut
all as 10 the truth Of the report To friend Mr..
Thomas Is reported 70 lave said that personally he
knew nothing about General HaFrisons Intentions in
the matter, but that telegram received In this city
last night from Private Secretary Halford stated that
he had been selected for the head OF the Navy Depart
ment. The name OF the receiver OF the telegram
withhold. Senator Cullom this afternoon telegraphed
10 General Harrison that II IL true as reported,
that Mr. Thomass has been chosen the appoint
ment would please the people OF Illinois and himself
One Of the latest Cabinet guesses current here Ia the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

following: Blaine State; Window, Treasury Thomas,
Navy; Wanamaker Postmaster General Estee, Attor-
ney-General; Warner Miller Agriculture; Noble, In
terror, and Rusk, War.