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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

presented to me that provision has
been made for adequate grounds and
buildings for the use OF the worlds
Columbian exposition and that sum
of not less than 81. 600. 900, to be used
and expended for the purpose of said
exposition, has been provided in ac-
cordance with the conditions and re.
quirements of section 10 OF the act en-
titled '.An act to provide for celebrate
ing the 400th anniversary OF the dis.
covery of America by Christopher
Columbus by holding an international
exposition of all industries. manufac-
lures and products OF soil. mine and
sea, in the city of Chicago, in the state
of Illinois, approved April %. 1890.
Now, therefore, ], Benjamin Harri-
son, president Of the United States, BY
virtue of the authority vested in me by
the said act do hereby declare and
proclaim that such international exhi-
bition opened on the first day OF May,
in the year eighteen hundred and nine
ty-three, in the city of Chicago, in Ill
inois, and will not be closed before the
last Thursday in October of the same
year, and in the name of the govern
ment and of the people Of the United
States, l do hereby invite all the ma
tions of the earth to take part in tho
commemoration of the event that is
pre-eminent in human history and Of
lasting interest to mankind, by ap-
pointing representatives thereto and
sending such exhibits to the worlds
Columbian exposition as will most
fairly and fully illustrate their re-
sources their industries and their
progress in civilization.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
The Matter OF Pensions.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Ex-senator
Paddock called upon Pension Commits
sioner Raum to see if something could
not be done to expedite the pension
claims of those who live in the
drought-stricken portions OF Nebraska
lie presented among a number of 9TH
ers the case Of w. H. Tucker, in Paw
nee county; also one of man in the
southern part of Gage county. whose
limbs are shrunken from disease con-
tracted in the service. He insisted
that the claims of the soldiers living
in the drought-stricken section sh, uld
be made special in any event and was
assured by the commissioner that all
possible would be done, but the COM
missioner reminded Senator Paddock
that there were certain bound
rules of the bureau which must be OBJ
served.
From the number of requests bet.g
received by senators and members to
nave pension cases made special, it
would appear that the oft-repeated
rules OF the pension Office are either
not understood or, being understood,
nro dlsregarIed under the impression
that the request Of d republican men,
Der oil congress can get any favor. The
commissioner of pensions says he will
not make exceptions to the rules he has
adopted and which have governed the
Office for several months, and he re-
peated the statement that it was an alb
solute waste OF time for any applicant
to address members of congress, or
senators. cabinet officers, politicians or
anybody else unless the rules are COM
piled with, and whenever and wherever
they are complied with the applicants
wlll receive more prompt attention by
addressing the pension office direct, as
letters sent men in congress necessari-
~ create some delay and letters sent
to the pension Office in the first in
stance by the applicant are answered
MS quickly us those transmitted
through public men. The COM
missioner OF pensions, after reiter-
ating the fact that the services of pen
sion agents are no longer necessary
calls special attention to the following
rule of the Office, which, he says, is
never departed from for anybody, and
he adds that the country newspapers,
which reach directly so many pension
claimants in person, would render a
great service by reprinting: at is
manifest that the expedition of one
claim must be at the cost of delay to
others, and therefore the discretion
which is lodged in the commissioner
must be exercised with reason and
judgment To justify the commission
er IN making claim special it is nee
essary that such condition of the
claimant shall be shown to exist as
will satisfy those whose claims will be
put back by this action. The rule is
therefore adopted that to warrant
making claim special and have it
considered out OF its proper order it
must be shown that tho claimant is I'M
able to earn II living and in destitute
circumstances, or that the claimant is
sick and in danger of immediate death.
These statements must be verified by
the oath of the claimant making them
or some other reputable party acting
for him."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
This Week I'm Congress

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.-The nature
of the proceedings in the senate this
week will be determined by the attend
once. II no quorum is present there
will probably be adjournlng from day
to day. If there is quorum counting
the senators on both sides OF the cham
Der debate on the elections bill will
continue, and one of the features of
the discussion will be speech by Sem
ator Hoar. sponsor OF the bill in the
senate. Should there be a quorum OF
republican senators during the week
something hardly probable-there may
be expected n transformation OF the
light skirmishing, which has been in
progress for a month, into a heavy EN-.
gagement OF political forces, for it is
the intention to take up the new
cloture rule, introduced by Senator
Aldrich. as soon as a safe republican
majority can be assured. 1t is not ex-
pected that any business will be trans
acted in the house during the week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-There has
been talk of the reorganization of the
army for many years. There is not
an officer or u man in the army but
who will say our present organization
is very lame, even for the skeleton OF
an army in civil life. Senator Man
derson and Senator Hawlev and others
have proposed reorganization schemes.
but they have been defeated because
some man who never smelled powder
in war nor read Il page of war history
for practical purposes has an idea
which he insists shall be engrafted
upon any bill looking toward the reor-
ganization of the army. The conse-
quence has been that all propositions
OF this character have been loaded
down with impracticable ideas.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
NEWS NOTES.

A laborer lost himself in a sewer in
Minneapolis and wandered over three
miles before he could get out.
DIR. o. A. F. Henry OF Wingate, Ind.
has invented new method for curing
consumption.
Dona Lena Raminez died near Edin-
burg, Tex, aged 100 years.
Brazil has issued decree Offering
extraordinary inducements to immi-
grants.
Gen. Booths friends claim that the
London Times attack on him is in
spired by the Church of England.
The Dublin Freeman's Journal an.
nounces that O'Brien and Harrington
have settled the question as to the dis.
position Of the Irish League funds.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
The American Hog In Italy.

ROME, Dec. 30.-The Italian govern
ment several years ago prohibited the
importation of American pork and lard
and soon after extended the prohibi-
ton to all countries. 1t has just taken
taken step, however. which, it is be-
lieved, will result in the removal of the
restriction against the United States.
The minister of the interior has issued
a decree reciting that Italy is satisfied
that Germany is taking every safe
guard to insure the health of its home
products forthwith. A certificate from
4 health officer is to accompany each
shipment. Inasmuch as the inspection
laws of Germany are no more rigid
than those existing in the United States
it is believed that Italy. whose trade
relations with the United States have
been rapidly growing until now they
reached figures exceeded only by three
nations, will be willing to remove the
embargo upon American pork and lard
upon similar assurances from the
United States of thorough inspection.
1t is known that the government is
highly pleased with the increasing
trade with the United States which
has been less affected by the new tariff
than any Of the other nations. 1t is
believed that the matter has been
taken up by Secretary Blaine and that
negotiations are pending. Agents of
number OF American shippers are
now in this country. They say that
the removal of the restrictions against
the United States would provo of the
greatest benefit AID that they are sat
isfied that large market is awaiting
such action.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09


WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The secre-
tary OF agriculture has made an order
to close all ports except St. Adams in
the collection district of Vermont
against the importation of cattle. sheep
and other ruminants and swine, and
requiring that all such animals i'm
ported though this collection district
must enter at the port of ST. Adams,
where they must be inspected by Il
veterinary inspector OF the department
OF agriculture. This is done as pro-
lection against the introduction into
this country from Canada of any con-
tagious disease affecting these classes
OF animals. Such inspection is pro-
vlded for by the act of August 80,
1890 and in view of the fact that the
English veterinarian authorities at
Dundee recently seized Canadian cat
tie. declaring them affected with con-
taglous pleuro-pneumonia, Secretary
husk feels it incumbent upon him to
take all measures necessary for its
rigid enforcement. Moreover Eng
land has prohibited the importation
into that country of sheep from the
United States on the ground that the
government has not heretofore caused
to be made an inspection or ouaran
tine OF sheep arriving here from other
parts OF the world. The stringent reg
ulations ofSecrctary Rusk are designed
to insure the protection of the live
stock OF the United States from i'm
ported diseases, and to secure if posi-
BILE the removal of the prohibitory re-
strictions now placed upon animals ex-
ported from this country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

Coon nature is an excellent attri-
butte, and for domestic use cannot be
surpassed by any one of the christian
graces. But too much good nature is
apt to make one appear like hall
wit. 1t is one thing to be amiable,
and another thing to be stupid; blessed
be he or she who in this. as in other
things, finds the golden mean. To
stand around with your eyes like
china saucers and invite people to in
suit you and impose upon you. just to
show off your sweet disposition. savors
a little too much OF the disposition of
the imbecile hen or OF the woolly
sheep.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

confederate army prior to enlistment
in the United States service are en-
titled under the act of June 27 1890.
and are placed on the same footing ~
all other union soldiers. Some OF the
official minds OF the pension bureau
are bothered to know what to do with
these that were wounded while in the
confederate service. The only re-
striction that the act OF June 81, 1890.
makes is that the disabilities must not
be the result of the soldiers own vi
cious habits.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

1T was only yesterday, we may say,
that the idea prevailed, that ro-
bust physical development and intel
lectual culture were incompatible with
each other. The scholarly individual
was not expected to spend his time in
growing muscle; or in athletic sport
to any extent But a great change in
popular opinion has come about; the
students in our best colleges make it
a point to train their bodies as we'll as
their minds; and we have the state
ment from their professors, that the
time given to physical culture does
not in the least interfere with the pro-
gress made in the various branches of
study. On the contrary. the exercises
that develop the muscular system and
balance the vital forces. insure good
health; and the student can do more
hard work than his fellow who neg
iscts to care for his physis cal well. being.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

THERE is no compatibility between
civilization and even the most qualified
form of savagery. Even il the west
ward march of civilization were to be
halted at the point it has reached it
would be constantly menaced by the
lawlessness OF the Indian in his tribal
relation. especially since he has learn
ed the use OF the white mans wesn-
ons. We cannot keep what has been
gained, much less provide for further
extension, without putting an end to
the tribal system and depriving the
Indian OF firearms until such time-if
ever-as he shall have so far adapted
himself to the ways OF civilization as
to be safely trusted on the same terms
that white men are.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
The Ikaum Inquiry.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The Raum
investigation has como almost to an
end. A few questions relating to Com
missioner Raum's financial affairs are
still pending, unanswered, awaiting
Chairman Morrill's return to the city.
The committee has once before refused
by formal vote to go into these mat
tiers, and if the decision is reaffirmed
there will remain practically nothing
to investigate.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

A nimble sixpence is better than II
slow shilling-or words to that effect
is an old saying and involves more
financial wisdom than many speeches
made in congress. Money to be use
full must circulate; or be in active
use. If men who own money lock it
up. the government that makes money
ought to put it out so that it may be
active and pay debts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

lT is time II change should be made
in the treatment OF the Indian and the
Indian problem. 1t is but just that
he should be cared for until he has so
far been adapted by experience and
education to the ways of civilization
us to be self-supporting. 1t is right he
should be protected from dishonesty
and fraud. Every power of the gov.
ernment may very properly be exerted
in the achievement of these ends. But
it is also right and absolutely neces-
sary that he should be divorced at
once and forever from savagery.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
PENSION CLAIMANTS.
APPLICATIONS ATTENDED TO IN THE
ORDER OF FILING.

Tho Matter Cannot He Hvrried by
Sending Letters TO Congressman and
senators-When Claims Cap be Made
"speciaI''-PrevaIen of Tleuro-
Pneumonia in Canadian order
Closing Ports-Work that Congress
VIII Attend TO this Week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

Is 1T not about time we ceased to
apply TO woman that .misuomer of the
weaker SEX" at least SO far as their
ability to take care of themselves is
concerned? In Germany 5.500,0 900
women earn their living by industrial
pursuits; in England, 1900, 1000; in
France, $3.50. 1000; in Austro- Hungary,
about the same. and in this country,
including all occupations, over 3, 700,-
600. This does not look as though
women were the helpless creatures
the lords of creation would make
them, the weaker sex, the lesser half,
the clinging pensioners on mans
beneiicence that they are made to APP
pear.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

DIR. THOMPSON, OF New York, hav-
ing transferred the brains OF cat into
the skull Of n dog while both animals
were alive concludes that similar
operations are possible with human
beings. So that the e-honored
assertion that wealth cannot buy
brains is not beyond controversy yet.
We may yet live to see an ADVERTISE
mont in the newspapers: "Wanted-
A first-class set OF brains; cash on
delivery
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

In the English service. an admiral
in command of feet has an allow
ance larger than the pay given to
an American admiral. which is used for
nothing but to entertain foreign Wis
itors. 1t is the same in every other
service. and that is why the foreign
fleets cut such u dash on their cruises.
Even the ward-room officers have II
very ample allowance But in the
American navy every entertainment
has to be paid for by the officers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

AMERICANS pride themselves on the
advancement of science and the in
dustrial arts while they hold those of
China in contempt, but in the Oldest
and most important OF all arts-agri-
culture-China certainly leads, sup
porting larger population to the
area than any other country in the
world and apparently with less pau
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
LOANS TO FARMERS.
SECRETARY WINDOW ON srAEFORD'S
SILVER BILL.

A Resolution Extending the Time for
Administering Nebraska Laws I'm
OkIahoma-A Public Building Bill
Vetoed by the President-A Bill to
Provide Against Contraction OF tho
Currcncy-Other Matters In the Two
Houses of Congress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
IDAHO.

EDISON says that govt can be cured
ny electricity. II any of them happen
TO bavo the govt this will be good
news for the New York murderers
who have heen sentenced to the
electric chair. The chair may hurt,
but will cure their govt completely.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
THE average postmark on a letter is

The average postmark on letter is
so indistinct that it serves no useful
purpose. Not ono in hundred can
be deciphered at all. II would be
better to do away with the pretense
OF postmarking letters and utilize the
labor in other directions calculated to
improve the service If the work can
not be done more legibly than at pres
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
ALLIANCE DEMANDS.
As SET FORTH IN A SERIES OF REs0-
LUTIONs.

a Usury Law, Free and Unlimited
Coinage, a Change I'm AssessiAent OF
Property, the Australian Ballot Sys-
tenn, Assistance OF Needy Farmers,
Amendment OF tho Insurance Laws,
Repeal OF the state Bounty on
Sugar, &C., etc.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09

At the New Jersey iron and steel
works mass Of molten iron was taken
from furnace and one of the men
threw bucket OF water on 1t before
the proper time. The mass exploded,
and i've men were fatally burned.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-09
Worlds Fair Proclamation.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 26. The follow.
ing proclamation has been issued by
the president:
Whereas. Satisfactory proof has been
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-10-23

Bent whalebones can be restored and
used again BY simply soaking in water
for few hours. and then drying them,
Take two large spools, drive large
nails through them in the wall, about
two inches apart, and hang your broom
up, brush end MP.
Cotton faunels makes one Of the best
reeeptaelss for knives, forks and silver
ware. A cotton fannel knife case made
into compartments for each knife and
fork, bound with red braid, and tackled
up inside the door of the china closet.
is useful and ornamental.
Newspapers, spread thickly over a
foor, make as good lining as any that
can be bought. Let them lap half way
over each other, and when you have
covered the floor 90, put second layer
if you have them. Il makes a carpet
wear much longer not to put directly
on the boards.
A clogged drain-pipe may be easily
cleared BY pouring into it at night
enough liquid soda lye to gil the trap.
aud allowing no water to run until
morning. The lye will convert the offal
into soft soap. and the 6rst current Of
water in the morning will wash ii away
and clear the pipe clean as new. This
10 said to be the "confession" Of re-
tired plumber.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-10-23
what the Grange has Recommend.

Mortimer whitehead, lecturer OF
the National Grange, enumerates
thirteen points" which he claims the
grange should have credit for laying
down as tenets Of Its political princi.
Piles. Opposition to sentionalism,
favorlng free coinage Of silver, the issue
Of national currency independent Of
national banks. national oleomarga-
rine law, al interstate commerce law,
the election Of the U. 8. Senator's by
direct vote Of the people, the Australian
ballot law, cabinet officer Of agricul-
ture, graded income tax. prohibiting
alien ownership OF land. reform In the
patent laws. legislation that would
control trusts, gambling In futures. the
control Of monopolies, lower rate Of In
terest, pure food, the laud loan princi-
pie. after mature and thorough discus.
slon'' was endorsed by the oranges Mr..
Whitehead informs US, 'but has not
endorsed the subtreasury plan, believ-
ing the object sought can be easiest and
best secured with real estate rather than
with personal property security" 1t is
not great while since the grange was
opposing the land loan financial plan
Of the Alliance o. well IS the sub-trea-
sury plan which 1t will probably en-
dorse at its next annual meeting. The
reason that more aggressive farm Or
CARNATIONS have come to the front 10
because the grange has been so mighty
slow and conservative. cautions to the
point of eowardice. The grange 1t is
true pointed out the necessity Of these
reforms but It went no further than
petitioning for them and declared that
II dare not discuss any question Of
political reform that was taken up by q
political party. Discussion OF that
must at once be stopped In the grange
II q political party proposed to take hold
Off It was the slOsgness Of the grange
which taught itsmembers thatorganiza-
tons more aggressive and bold In action
were needed, IL those reforms, the
grange had pointed out were ever to be
secured. Hence the rise Of other farmer
organizations, which are drawing the
fire from the press and parties which
are In favor of perpetuating these
abuses. The grange has been q grand
primary school but the Alliance and
Its many kindred organizations were
made necessary to complete the work
SO well begun and which the grange
with lite cautions conservative policy
would not accomplish in century.
The grange like the old mea IL for
council; but the Alliance like the young
men is for war. The grange will cit in
congressional halls when the stoFming
parties Of the Alliancs have captured
the enemy's works.