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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22

magnitude of the Undertaking,
and it is the earnest wish ofall
that Messrs. Stuart and Rack
litf may speedily reap a rich
harvest Of results far exceed
ing their most sanguine ex-
pectations as a reward of their
toll, patience and energy
Mr.. Stuart is an old-timer in
Elk City and made a fortune
acrossAmerican river on ground
near where Henry Ternan is
now working. May his faith
in old Elk never be misplaced.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22
4 NeU Civilization.

There is an interesting story
back of the cable report from
London that the British East
African company has released
5000 slaves who had been
dragged to the coast from their
homes in the interior. The
company, in fact, invented a
new way of dealing with the
slave trade over Il year ago,
and it has worked very well
They decided to establish
friendly relations with theArab
merchants on the coast con
trolled by the company. These
Arabs had about 1000 slaves,
the fruits Of former raids, in
their ablishmcnts. Tie
British company offered to buy
these slaves, and in the past
fifteen months about 1000 of
them have received their
papers of freedom, the company
paying $25 apiece for them.
Tracts of land where they could
support themselves were given
them and many Of them are
working for wages around
Mombasa.
The company then told the
Arabs that if they would not
seize any more slaves the cara
vans would be provided with
trade goods to take into the
int t'rior, and the company
would buy the ivory they
brought to the coast. The
Arabs accepted the offer, and
Today all the capital needed
i'll tradiue enterprises that is
not supplied by the Arabs
themselves is advanced at IA
small rate of interest by the
company, and it buys all the
merchandise brought down TO
the coast. In short the com
pany has become Il partner OF
the former slave dealers in
their trading operations, and
Mr. Mackenzie, the company's S
superintendent, expresses the
opinion that the slave. trade
question is settled ,as far as the
British East Coast is concerned
When white enterprises like
this corporation and the Afri-
can Lakes company are, in one
way or another, lessening the
slave trade and refuse to sci
liquor or firearms to the ma
tives, it cannot truthfully bt
said, as an English magazin,
has asserted. that all the whit,
trading enterprises in Equator
ial Africa are increasing the de
gradation and misery Of the in
hab.tants.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22
The New Pension Law.

Uudor the act of Congress of June 81,
1890, &, n"psls of which is ven In the
advertisement els. where, nearly all
classes of old soihiers are entitled to a
uensl"n. We have made arrangements
with an attorney IN Washington. VIII"
has had twenty-five years experience IN
he pension business. who will prompts
iy attend to all Cases forwarded through
hl> Off q. We have blank applica.
ton on hand aud will zee that they
are properly executed. No charge will
be- made for the notary work and
there ~ abs lu,elv NJ expen.e unless
pension is secured. when The fee is ten
dollars. Cal at the FREE PRFss Office
AMI TX mine the law and list of oues-
tions which have to he answered.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22

VIM. Haarman Starts below Friday to
work on thrtshpr
J. X. Vincent WAS here dnrlng the
a'rk el-rtionrering.
F'.d X 'vge il hauling lumber for a
house nI his rsnch near here.
'hrte wear old ch,lh Of Mr.. AID
M :. John Graham dipi last week.
Combs, Gentry and Bates passed
through here Thursday enroule for the
P,iousr country.
The republican primary here had
very small attendance The meeting
sas not called to order.
A most every Ose man has gone Ia
iEe Paiou-e country Ia harvest and il j.
almost impossible Ia get n h~bJ To- do q
aA's work.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22
IN IMPORTANT ENTER
PRISE.
Il Scheme that has been Cude,
Way in Ek city for
Four Years.

Uay in EN- city for
Four Years.
For the past four years, Mr.
B. B. Stuart and MIR. II. S
Rackliff, of Elk City, have
been engaged on a most impor-
tant undertaking and but for
unfortunate and unavoidable
delays, would have had it
practically completed this
year. The enterprise involves
the construction of ten miles
of ditch and hume, and tn,
purpose is to divert the water
of American river 50 that it
can be conveyed upon 400
acres of placer mining ground
situated in the forks of Elk
creek and American river.
This enterprise is one which
has been talked fin the camp
ever since the early days. The
ground located is in the line
of direct drainage of the coun-
try and has lain idle hitherto
on account of the absence of
hydraulic power to work it
economically. Its situation in
the basin is of such Il nature,
surrounded as it is by claims
that have been producers of
gold dust for years, that it is
naturally presumed by the pro
jectors Of the ditch enterprise
to be equally valuable as a
placer mining property. The
diich itself is costly and
elaborate piece of engineering,
and shows the confidence OF
its promoters in the value of
the ground The ditch is full
ly six miles in length on the
American river slope, and then
by boring u tunnel 100 feet
! in length, it is brought into
the Elk creek watershed. In
all there are about a 900 feet
of hume and trestle work in
the undertaking. In one place
a trestle has to be constructed
26 feet hight for IA distance ot
l,5OO feet Upon this trestl,
a hume, 4x4x3 feet is to. be
laid, with ii capacity for carry
ing 500 inches of water. Tn,
ditch itself is completed, anc
but for the unfortunate de
struction of the company's saw
mill by fire this summer, to
gether with lumber and logs
the enterprise would have beer
so far advanced that the waite
would have been on the grount
during the present Season. A
it is, this contamination mus
be postponed for another year
pending the construction of
new sawmill, and attendant de
lays incident thereto.
1t is the intention to opel
the ground by bedrock hum
from American river, whicl
will enable permanent work {,
be continued without inter
mission. The company hav
given employment to twelv
men this summer, and hav
disbursed thousand of dollar
in pushing on this importan
undertaking. The work ha
been constantly under the per
sonal supervision of Messrs
Stuart and Rackliff. and
stands to-day a monument t
their energy and perseverance
, in the face Of obstacles tina
would have caused others t
give up in despair. The dc
struction of their sawmi
caused aloss of$l, ,000in none
value alone. but this was nc
thing compared to the delay
and inconvenience caused b
the lack of lumber, and whic
. compelled almost "a total su'
pension of work in the interva
Such enterprise deserves
be rewarded with a degree {
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22

Monday night fire caught in the
lumber yard at the east end of Lewiston,
and before it conld he check ed destroy.
ed one residence aud posts. lumber, sash
and doors TO The value Of S25, 900. The
lass was fully covered by insurance.
The cause OF the FIRE is unknown.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22

Entered at the Post-office at Grangeville
Idaho, as second class matter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22
THE FREE PRESS,

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
AT. PARKER, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22

| am prepared to supply the peopls
Of Camas prairie with Tropical and d.
nestle fruits in season and at short
notice, TO anyone who will intrus. me
with An order.
1851 L, rixIgR, Lewiston.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-08-22
NOTICE..

Names and General Description
Of Election Precincts of Idaho
County, Idaho, and Names Of
Registrars and Judges of Elec-
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
MUSIC IN THE CHURCHES,
The Programmes of Easter Music
Thus Far Arranged.

These programmes of Easter music have
been received:
ST. LUKE's.
There will be an early celebration at this
church at a. m. without the choir At the
10 80 a. m. service the following music will
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04

Mrs. Fannie M. Halves, the popular
soprano, will be heard in the Banjo. Mando-
lin and Guitar concert April 9Th. Tickets at
Chambers music store, 431 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
BRIEF JOTTINCS.

Today is Good Friday.
The Builders Exchange will hold meet
ing this afternoon at o'clock.
See the notice of the Kalendar Kermiss
which appears in our amusement column.
The Portland Encampment will work its
third degree on five candidates this evening.
The meeting of Branch No. 60 of the Or
der of the Iron Ha will be called at 7.3o
this evening.
ClYesterday was the warmest of the season.
1t was bright and clear and the mercury
touched co..
John McTaggart, sailor, claims that his
sailor bag, containing all his clothes, was
stolen from the schooner Spartan.
Margaret O'Brien, who was reported miss,
Ing, has written her family from the east
and says she shall be home on Saturday.
The Ladies Circle will continue their fail
of last week this afternoon and evening il
Reform Club Ball. Entertainment in thu
evening. Admission free.
The family of the late Mr.. j. P. Thomas
who was a member of Forest City Lodge
No. 16, A. o. U. W., in this city, received
the insurance of the order, $4,000 yester-
day.
Rev. F. T. Bayley will address the mem
bers of the Y. P. S. c. L. of the West Con-
gregational church this evening. All inter
ested are cordially invited to attend the
meeting.
Dennis Tierney, lad aged II years, left
home yesterday to attend school, and since
then nothing has been heard from him. His
father says he was never away from home
over night before.
Hon. w. L. Putnam has been instructed to
make settlements with the land owners
about Deering Park, and when they are com.
pleted the extension of the Portland &
Rochester road about the Park will be made.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Q. f. Stafford, late Of the firm of H, j,
Bailey q Co., has associated himself with ].
s. Marrett & Co.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Fem are making a
short visit to New York. The Rev. Dr.
Tucker will occupy the High street pulpit on
the next Sabbath
DR.. ii. P. Merrill and Dr. George II. Cum
mings CT this city, will start next Tuesday
for California on business and pleasure
trip. They will visit Pasadena, Los An
geles, San Juan and San Francisco.
1t is stated that Rev. c. S. Cummings of
the Methodist Episcopal church in Rockland,
has received an invitation to the Pine street
church in this city. He has host of friends
in Rcckland who do not want to spare him.
Lieutenant Colonel Barry and Major Boyle
Of the Montgomery Light Guard Veteran
Association Of Boston, are in the city as a
committee from that association to invite
the Montgomery Guards to be their guests
on their way to and from Worcester next
Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Our spring styles of Boys and
Children's suits are now I'm.
We have suits In all grades and
mt all prices.
We can give yOu as fine n Dress
Suit as You want I'm sizes
from a TO 10.

Boys Knee Pant Vest Suits,
sizes IL to l6, in prices from So
to $500.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Attempted Highway Robbery

A very bold attempt at highway robbery
was made last Wednesday evening. A lady,
who resides on Pleasant street, just above
Oak street, came in town from Deering,
about 6.3Op. m, in the horse car. She car
ried small satchel containing some valu-
aoles. AS she passed up Congress street, on
her way home from the car, she noticed two
young fellows following her, but did not pay
much attention to them. The men followed
her from Congress, through Oak, and just
before she reached Pleasant street, one of
the men seized her, and the other tried to
snatch the satchel. She screamed Justify
and the neighborhood turned out in her
defense. The men ran away, and got off.
They did not get the satchel One of them
is said to have recently left the Reform
School,
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
BOARD of Trade.

At the stated meeting of the managers of
the Board of Trade yesterday morning, Vice
President Corey presided. After the read
ing of the records, five applications for men,
bership were presented andslaid over till the
May meeting of the full board.
A bill and petition from Hollinsworth of
Winchester. Va, asking Congress to pay a
bounty of so cents for each barrel of flour
exported from the United States in vessels
built in the United States was presented, land
it was voted to lay the same OIL the table.
The matter of shipping accommodations
for vessels down along the coast, was dis
cussed at some length by those interested in
sending goods by water, but no definite &C.
ton was taken.
Inc secretary was instructed to call
meeting OF the full board on Thursday, May
LIST, at 1l.30 a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
B roke His Leg,

Last evening man named Alonzo Jordan
was found lying at the head of the steps at
the foot of State street, and the patrol wag-
on was called and he was taken to the sta
ton. Here it was found that his leg was
broken just above the ankle, which he said
was done by fall. His other leg is
wooden, and for a while, no doubt, he will
have hard time to get around. Later he
was taken to his home at the corner of
Bracket and Salem streets, and DR.. Thomp-
son was called.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Colonel Hollis B. Hill In the Southern
Cyclone,

Col. Hollis u. Hill, of Fort Payne, former
ly of Auburn and later of Portland, was in
Tennessee at the time of the great cyclone,
and letters have just been received from him
by friends. His presence in that state was
by accident-a business trip of temporary
nature-and he found himself on this fateful
day in small town in the cyclone track
The first information was the blackness of the
heavens and the sudden darkness. The m err
curry fell in the barometer and the thermom-
eter and the announcement wa, made that
tie mercury was at cyclone pitch. The dark
ness increased, and, knowing what was com
ing, they ran from the hotel to an open field
and threw themselves into trench. They
were none too soon, The clouds broke and
the town went with the wind. In the trench
where they lay the hail stones piled, covering
them nearly foot deep. Four persons were
killed in the town, and hardly frame build
ing stood. Nothing could exceed the fury
and the horror and blackness of the scene
beneath the cloud of hail.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04

The UeGtheT TO-DAY
Is likely TO be
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Athletic Exhibitlon

The entertainment committee of the Oak
dale Sunday School Circle, have secured the
services of Prof. Lee and his gymnasium
class for their fair at Lewis Hall, Wood
fords, next Wednesday evening, and also
Master Tommy Glynn, the boy wonder, who
will render some fine selections on his banjo
Thursday evening, fine vocal and instrumen-
tai music, insterspered with readings by
Miss Annie Hyer, will delight all who may
attend A supper will be served Wednesday
evening, and ice cream and cake Thursday
evening. The proceeds will be devoted to
building hall at Oakdale
THE PRESS is ONLY 30 CENTS A
MONTH. SUBSCRIBE FOR IT.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Easter Monday Ball.

AS Easter Monday comes apace lovers
OF dancing eagerly scans the columns of
the newspapers for the old time -honored ad-
veltisement of the Irish-American Relief As
ISOLATION, for this association has justly
earned the title of first and foremost in ali
ball entertainments. This year the commit
tee was selected from members who have
had experience in these matters. They pro-
pose that this ball shall be more productive
of pleasure than any former one, and assure
their patrons that they will never be sorry
for attending the twenty-seventh Easter
Monday ball of the Irish-American Relief
Association
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04

l. cuts IL tons Of hay, thrifty orchard of So
trees, buildings first class aud plenty. Poultry
house 40 feet long; ice house full of ice; miles
out, 90 rods from depot. post office and stores.
Cheap. W. II. WALDR0N, $50 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
The Poiynesian Departs.

The Allan steamship Polynesian left last
night with cargo of 1855 tons valued a.
$174.750 and 16 intermediate and 25 steerage
passengers. 1t was hoped yesterday to get
her under way about 10 o'clock in the morn
ing which was about high tide but it was
about O'Clock before she was ready for
sea. She was heavily loaded and the tide
having gone out considerably struck on a
mud bank on the edge of the channel when
about fifty feet from the wharf. She laid
slightly canted to one side during the after
noon but the incoming tide slowly righted
hnr
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
DEATHS,

In this city, April 3, Amanda Louisa widow of
the late Robertson Dyer, aged 3 years months
Notice of funeral hereafter.]
In this city, April 3, Lizzie, wife of Lincoln r.
Saunders. aged Al years months,
Funeral ON Saturday afternoon at o'clock, at
her laie residence, No. 426 Cumberland street.
In this city, April 2, Charles r., youngest child
Funeral this Friday afternoon at O'Clock, at
No. AZ Howard street.
In this city, April q Daniel J. Farr. aged 81
years l month.
Funeral this Friday afternoon. at $50 O'clock,
at his late residence, No. Halrs Court. Burial
private.
In Freeport, April l, Rev. Daniel Lane, d. D.,
aged n years. [Boston papers please coyy.]
in Kennebunkport, April 1, Miss Louise b. Mil
Ter, last daughter of the late Joseph Miller aged
81 years.
In Boston. Mass, April 1, Rachel Hunter, wife
OF Hon. j. w. Porter of Strong, Maine.
In New York, April l, Marion, wife of Edwin
nj. Yeomans.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04

Child's tive piece Sawyer Wool
en- Suits, sizes 4 to IL, only $3.50
and So; worth 81. Extra pants TO
match Sl.50; small sizes of the
same $l.35.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

1t thoroughly purifes, vltalizes and enriches the
blood, creates good appetite. cures biliCusness
and headache, gives healthy action to the diges-
tive organs, the kidneys and liver, and imparts a
feeling of self-confdence and strength, which is
comforting and satisfying.
"We have used Hoods Sarsaparilla with excel
lent effect in our family of six children, and find
it to be the best article of its kind we have ever
heard of. 1t keeps the blood in good condition
and gives the children good appetite" MRS. f.
r. WILKE, 210 Livingstone Ave-, Albany, N. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Second Parish Church.

Inc ladies' Of the Congregational churches
afternoon in the vestry of the second D. Siio
church al $50 This meeting will be under
the auspices Of the Woman's Auxiliary to
the Woman's Board. Ladies from Other
churches are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Cilbert's Juvenile Ball.

Tomorrow afternoon. Professor Gilbert
will give his annual childrens ball and exhi-
bition at City Hall. He will introduce many
novelties this year, and there will be an un-
usually large number of young people to
take part. There will be attractive stage
dancing, and all the popular ball room
dances will be performed. Seats will be ar
ranged so that all may have a good view of
the dances. Tickets are for sale at Stock
bridges. and all wishing reserved seat
should call early as limited number will be
cold
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Presumpscot TrottIng Park,

W. B. Hasty, as manager for C. D. Jen-
kins. has leased the Presumpscot Trotting
Park for five years, to be used as driving
park and stock farm. Nhe stables and track
will be put in first-class condition. Season
tickets will be sold for use of the track, and
frst-class Kentucky bred stations will stand
there for services this summer
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04

WANTED-Agents to sell new patent ar.
w tiele that sells for seventy-fve cents in
every family, store. office, &c, sc. Send for cir
culars or seventy-hve cents for sample. Agents
are making big money. BRADMAN 4 ORMSBY
90 Court street, Boston, Mass. mar2d3t
A GENTS WANTED-The Missouri WASH
"A er affords agents profitable business; wasa.
es dirtiest clothes clean by hot steam saving fa-
Dor, soap and clothes. Sent on two weeks trial.
Write for illustrated circular and terms. j.
WORTH 81 Beekman St.. N. Y. oe28-6mos
hnEkITc WANTED
~ at
HOENuV Good Salary
to take orders for our trees and fun line OF nurs
cry stock Only those over % years OF age who
can furnish good references need apply We give
employment the year round and pay all expenses.
Nurseries at Geneva. N. Y.
Address with stamp.
HOMER N. CHASE & CO., BUCKFIELD, Me.
maT31eOd&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04

= nc 0cuJNcT tOUup
Is likely TO be
ran
PORTLAND. April 4. 1890.
W. fo sci: IL c es"ts'
and some
times at a lower price, and
give the best that are sold
for the price anywhere in
the United States.
AS a rule, however, we
do not recommend low
priced Gloves as profitable
for the consumers.
Our Gloves come direct
from the makers.
We order them months
in advance, and have them
made in special colors for
our retail trade.
The seven hook Kid
Glove which we sell at
one dollar is usually sold at
a higher price.
We wanted the best one
dollar hook Glove in the
market, and think we have
got it.
At $3.50 we have a finer
grade,-real kid, good
shape and excellent value.
The Kid Glove which
we think the best value in
stock is our "Chaumont"
five button at $40. 1t is
made by Jouvin, the OrIgt-
nal and genuine Xavier
Jouvin, with quirks and
gussets between the fin
gers, which make it the
best fitting glove in the
world.
We make a leader of the
plain S button at $40.
All our best Suede
Gloves are of the Jouvin
make.
Ladies who buy them
are not satisfied with any
others. The new spring
assortments are just
opened in time for Easter
including the new Beav-
er and Mode shades.
We have Mems Gloves,
also Children's Gloves in
all the new shades,
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
Y. M. C. A.

The teachers Bible class for the study Of
the Sunday school lessons will be held at the
Young Mems Christian Association rooms
this afternoon at 430 o'clock.
The Association will give a reception to
the members of their evening classes in pen
manship, bookkeeping aid vocal music, this
evening at the Association rooms. A very
interesting and attractive programme has
been arranged.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04

NOR SALE "A very nice pony for children.
Il perfect pet, sound and kind; also nice
dog cart and harness. VIII sell separate or alto
street.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
RIuffton Land, ore and Furnace Co.

Gen. s. j. Anderson was elected presl-
dent and general manager of the Bluffton
Land, Ore and Furnace Company of Bluff
ton, Ala, at a recent meeting of the direc-
tors in Boston, He has as his associates as
vice presidents such men as Col Cary t.
wilson, of 10 Wall street, New York, who
Is connected with the Tennessee, Virginia
ana Georgia railroad, and Hon. Henry r.
ohorter' chairman of the.RailIoad Commits
sion of Alabama
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-04
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

Tde following decision with rescript was SEM
down yesterday from the law court:
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Asa II. Nickerson vs. VIM. W. Gould.
ReScript by Foster j .-Evidence to prove col
la eral facts is not admissible. 1t must be rele-
want TO the facts put in issue by the plead ngs.
Evidence that has any legitimate tendency to
prove the issue in controversy between the
parties, however slight its bearing, is competent
and admissible.
IL, in an action upon a promissory note the de-
Tense set up is forgery. then all the facts which
are conditions of forgery are relevant and adj
missible, as tending to show the probability or
improbability of the defendant having signed the
note.
Exceptions sustained.