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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
Want Reciprocity.

BosToN Mass, Dec. 2S.-The Bos-
ton chamber of commerce adopted the
following resolution:
Resolved. That the Boston cham
Der of commerce would respectfully
recommend the due consideration by
our government Of proposals from the
British government for the negotia-
ton OF a commercial treaty between
the United States and the colony of
Newfoundland, which should allow of
the free exchange of certain specified
products OF the two countries. to the
advantage of both, and which should
secure TO all our vessels the entry to
all ports and bays of the colony for
trading and fishing. subject only to the
conditions imposed on vessels OF the
colony A copy OF the resolution,
with appended arguments, will be sent
to Secretary Blaine.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
Mexican Governments Offering Prizes
to Bona Eide Settlers.

PIrTsBURG, Pa. Dec. ga special
from Lima, o., says; b. c. Faurot. IL
well known banker of this city, and
who is also president of the Columbus,
Lima IL Northwestern railroad and
largely interested in railway enterprise
in Mexico, returned home from New
DIRK this afternoon and announces the
consummation of a deal with John W.
Young. the eldest son OF Brigham
Young. whereby the men come in pos
session OF 3. 600, 900 acres of land which
was granted Faurot by the Mexican
government three years ago. The
negotiations have been in progress for
some time and were finally closed in
New York yesterday. The land is
located in the northern part of Mexico.
About three years ago Faurot obtained
u valuable grant from tho Mexican gov
eminent. which included these lands,
the stipulation being the construction
of II railway extending from Deming
n. NJ. to Cashilabompa bayou. on the
Pacific coast. The Mexican govern
ment in connection with this grant Of
fers 5000 to every family and $50 TO
every man who locates permanently on
this land. Young has TO- 900 people
who will colonize on these lands, and
it is understood that they are all Nor
mons, who now reside in Utah.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

WASHINGTON, Dec. PIN the sem
ate Saturday SENATOR Paddock rose and
protested against tn e great consump-
ton OF time in the discussion OF the
federal election bill 10 the exclusion OF
Legislation needed by the people. He
said that without making any assault
on the bill lie should feel it his duty at
an early day to ask, il necessary. that
the election bill be laid aside and the
pure food and Conger lard bills be con-
sidered by the senate. Each bill was
strongly demanded by the farming
classes. Thousands of petitions had
come in for each and many protests
against both. He hould demand for
them hearing aud that the senate
should take the question OF food adul
teration into serious consideration.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
surplus Lands Ordered Restored

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. Secretary
Noble has Withdrawn the order sus-
pending the approval of the final ad-
justment OF lands in favor of the Chi
cago st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
railroad company and the Wisconsin
Central railroad company. A surplus
OF some two hundred thousand acres
OF land is left with the Withdrawals
heretofore made for the Omaha road
ms surplus the secretary orders re-
stored to the public domain, and after
ninety days public notice will be sub
lect to settlement and entry under the
general land laws and certain rules
now prescribed. The lands are located
in the northern part of Wisconsin and
are said to be valuable.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-With the
approach OF the holiday season, sena-
tors and representatives are beginning
to leave Washington to spend Christ
mas ut their homes, or to visit neigh
boring towns. and as a consequence
there will be many empty seats in both
branches of congress. 1t is hardly
probable that there will be quorum
in either house during the week, and
as a matter of necessity the programme
will be simplified The last senator in
Vice President Morton's list of speak
ers on the election bill will probably
have finished his address by Wednes-
day, and on that day the senate will in
ali probability take recess over
. Christmas until the Monday following.
No other business except the election
bill will be before the senate.
Senator Alu.:c-i may possibly report
the closure rule from the committee on
rules, but this Is not thought probable.
The absence OF quorum in the
house will prevent action on any meas
ure. Mr.. Mills resolution, providing
for IL recess from December 90 until
after New Years, has been considered
By the ways and means committee and
action is deferred until to- morrow. The
consent OF the senate will be necessary
III order to make the resolution effec-
tive. The probability is that the house
will adjourn Monday, after matters re-
lating to the District of Columbia have
been discussed, until the day before or
the day after Christmas, when another
adjournment will be taken until the
following Monday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
sitting Bulls Ghost Appe,r.

PIERRE. S. d., Dec. pa rachman
In to-day from up the Bad river reports
that the hitherto peaceable simi-civil-
lied tribe of Two Kettle Sioux have
begun wild ghost dance Night be-
fore last some of the bucks, when re-
turning home claimed to have seen IA
white figure on top OF n bluff. One of
them said it was Sitting Bull. The
alleged phantom motioned them to fol-
low, and glided from hill to hill in the
direction of the bad lands. The ranch
man saws the Indians accepted this rs
proof that Sitting Bull is the Messiah,
and that he was reckoning them to Join
his followers. The ghost dance is the
consequence, and the ranchman saws
the Indians rs far down as Willow
creek are affected. II the story is cor
rect it is IA serious affair.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

The farmer has n thorghiful and puzzled looi
nowadays. He is estimating the value OF h,
hogs ana trying to understand why the packer who
introduced the Congcr Lard Bill in Congress, which
proposes to tax Lard Compound is inasaueradint
as MS friend and bcnefaftor. He knows well thai
this pretenson is absurd because the pack nr screw,
nun down In price when purchasing, makes a.
sorts Oh claims. and in u word. lives by the swea
or me FARMER brow instead OF that of his own.
inc tarl.er should nnd erstand that the passage
OF TINS Oil viii practically close up refneries tina
MAKE over 3uo.uuO,O OO lbs. OF Lard Compound pei
tnnuiu, of which hog lArh il tho princinaI inrrcl
tent ihese renncrsH arc The largest customers d u
Tue farmer mas Tor his hogs. II they stop tho d.
dem md from them will cease The farmer mus
th'n go 10 the packers al ms only customers, AM
,iey will dictate terms AND prices
To illu- trats II a farmer has two customers foi
one hoB, he can TX his own price for 1t, but le
him have one customer TOR two hogs ami the en- T.
toner will TX the price. Naturally n ltryrr d..
'dahu Tor hoBs makes prices hrner; that III,
packer. having destroy his councillors will
the farmer in his power
1t was the packers who introduced this Bill
Reference to the records OF the Agricultural Cam
lnittee or the FIT ieth Congress- will show tn
congress would do foolish thing TO pass it, for il
IN equivalent to taking stiles In trade matters and
auoyernin-it IN II Is established ON the basis OF
eluality and equal righiA Tor ALL violates the 81
principles OF its exisirnra when il considers lei,
lation of this inyidinus character
There is no doubt but that general pnre food
blll should De passed, whereby the public would
hc projected against hnpFinctpled manufacturer
ana dealers, put II Is unjust and iniquitous to
discriminate against special inlustry parti.
cnlsrly where that win bdneht a rival industry
VIZ ou OF 1919 farnera recently adj iressed IA.
'"fed Tue passage OF general pure food bill aud
the Alliances fhronghOutih tue country are pts,iuo
resolutions favor IF this and rnrale,nut,s ,he
I"hgrr H'ii. Tue hrnerwill therefore contribute
~ hts "wa VOLTA" .hvvn-k M thr,ugh his Senators
- 'if-cf thr
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
The Mormon Colonization story.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-John w.
Young, the son of Brigham Young. was
interviewed here regarding the an
nouncement from Lima, o., last night
about scheme for colonizing the Nor
mons in Mexico. He said the negotia-
tions for the proposed concessions were
not concluded, and if they were they
would be for 8, 900, 900 and not 3, O00,-
600 acres. There is neither an inten-
ton nor possibility he said, OF intro
ducing the practice OF polygamy into
Mexico. Furthermore. the terms of
the concessions do not confine the set
Element to Mormons, but leave it open
TO all persons OF good character. The
colonists will be subject to the Mexi-
can laws. II the negotiations succeed
Young will, under the concession,
build l5, 600 miles of railroad in Mex
leo. A dispatch from Lima. Ohio, to-
night says b. c. Faurot, whose name
was connected with the matter, states
that the contract made with Young is
for railroad south of Dcming, n. NJ,
and has nothing to do with Mormon
colonization.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

CHICAGO, Dec. ia telegram was
received at the worlds fair head
quarters from Director Peck saying
that President Harrison had decided
that he could not waive the point that
the city council! might repeal the
ordinance providing for the issue of
-, 600, 900 bonds in aid of the fair
before issuing his proclamation. and
that several days would be required
for personal examin ration of the point.
However. he would accept proof that
the funds were in hand if the bonds
were actually issued and placed in the
hands of the city comptroller The
city comptroller has prepared form
for the bonds, which was approved by
the directors. The work OF engraving
will be commenced at once, and it is
believed that the requirement of the
president will be complied with by
January /
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

THERE are several forms of sport
practiced by amateurs that cannot be
too quickly abolished. Am ong these
are tugs of war, long distance running,
Dugby foot ball and prize fights be-
tween supposedly reputable young
men. The tug OF war is an abomina-
ton, and none but Samson can hope
to emerge from it without injury. The
spectacle of young men falling in dead
faints at the end of long distance rum
ming races is one that should not be
tolerated. Rugby foot ball is u game
specially tending TO arouse all the
latent viciousness and brutality in the
natures of otherwise well behaved and
orderly young men. In addition it is
frequently manning and disabling the
player. No father who does not
desire to have his son participate in
one of the lowest forms OF sport and
at the same time expose himself TO
the possibility OF terrible injury,
should permit him to engage iu a
Rugby foot ball game.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

ONE of the miracles which the In
dams believe will be performed by
their coming messiah is the re- creation
of the buffaloes. At his bidding flesh
will grow upon the bones OF the dead
buffaloes and countless numbers of
these noble animals will again roam
the western praires. The disappear
ance OF the buffalo has been a serious
loss to the Indians, and perhaps the
idea of messiah is due to the scarcity
of big game rather than to any exalted
religious emotions.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

MEDICAL students in London are
compelled to go through course of
four years study, hospital attendance
and lectures before being qualified to
appear for final examination. BY an
order of the general medical coun Gil
of England the term of preparation has
been extended to five years. American
doctors, however, can run up n monu-
mental bill against patient with
equal facility. ard many of them get
diplomas without ever seeing hospital
or hearing a dozen lectures.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
ninne.ota's Constitution Amended.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 22.-Gcvernor Mer-
rlam has decided to issue proclama-
tion declaring the adoption by the peo-
pie of the constitutional amendment
making verdict by fve-sixths OF IA
jury in civil action valid. This deci-
sion has been reached an the advice
OF the attorne! general that under the
supreme court opinion OF 1876 .mn-
Jollty OF thoS' present and voting"
where 1t occu's in the state constitu-
tion. means Ut majority of those
voting in an lection but majority OF
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

MANY children who have grown up
under educated influences write better
English certainly more idiomatic,
and often more correct-before study
ing English grammar than aftcrward.
They write as they speak, by ear. and
the rules confsise more than they help.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
The Iowa Railroad commission.

Dies MONIES, Ia. Dec. 19.-The
Iowa railroad commission held con-
ference yesterday with the sub-com-
mittee OF the uniform classification
committee, headed by Chairman Midg-
ely. After long discussion the Iowa
commissioners expressed their posi-
ton, which has been in IA direct line
with uniform classification. They
would take no definite action. however.
before January /, wishing to look at
the matter in all lights. 1t iSproba-
BILE. however that the commissions
action will be in line with that of
other states. II is probable that uni
form classification if adopted through
out the United States will not go into
effect before July next.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

So LONG as people continue to act
as if railway tracks were built to walk
on, so long will they find that the
average train goes faster than they do
and is likely to overtake them. Aud
when the trains do overtake them, it's
the same old story OF the first locomo-
and the COW. It's ''varra bad for the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
Prayedfn d Verdict.

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 10.-The jury
in the case OF Nellie Mayors, charged
with robbing John Yost and then
throwing him, whit c in u drunken
stupor, from the third story of a house
OF ill-repute, had been out twenty four
hours last night when Judge Balderson
announced his determination to have Il
verdict before morning. He did not
reveal his plan, but at 5 n. IN. took
Rev. n. L. Harmon to the court
house. The bailiff ushered the
reverend gentleman into the jury
room. Mr.. Harmon then commenced
religious services the jury joining in
the singing. He delivered an hour
discourse upon the immortality of the
soul and after losing prayer left
the jury to themselves. When court
opened the bailitf announced that the
jury had arrived at II verdict. 1t was
guilty" One of The Jurors said the
verdict was reached on the first ballot
after the close of the religious services.
The defense will appeal the easel
alleging misconduct on the part of the
Judge and his bailif.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

EACH year witnesses an increasing
number OF farms in New England pur-
chased and improved by men of wealth
and taste. and developed into rural
homes at least for summer occupation.
The aggregate OF these country-houses
is very large. They are exerting II
beneficial influence over the land. A
market is thus made for abandoned Or
neglected farms.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
NEWS NOTRS-

Remi Lamontagne was hanged at
Sherbrooke. Ark. A few minutes be-
fore the exection Sheriff Webb drop
ped dead of heart disease. resulting
from excitement over his duty.
A mysterious epidemic is killing
many horses in Kansas.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

THE industry OF cutting down our
forests and saving them up is now
shown by experience to have been de-
structive and wasteful, and the result
of its encouragement and the prohibit
ton OF importations from Canada has
been to bring us face to face with tho
impending danger OF the failure OF our
timber supply.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

THERE is project to construct n
ship canal across New Jersey from
the Delaware river to the Atlantic.
The scheme was first suggested by
merchants of Philadelphia. who desire
II shorter water route to New York
and an abbreviation of the journey of
hundreds of miles down the bay and
around Cape May to strike the ocean
paths to Europe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
MANY VACANT SEATS.
COkGREsSMEN GOING HOME TO
SPEND CHRISTMAS

Enacted This week-A Conference
Regarding the Great Cut In the Daty
ON Sugar-An Order Regarding
Lands Withdrawn by Secretary
pears in the Vicinity cS Bad River.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

In this finer age we are learning
that it is part OF individual re-
sponsibility to keep ones self in touch
with ideal possibilities, and to hold
the golden means OF fidelity TO noble
standards. and charity for imperfect
results
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

E,nN PAsHA says that in tho forest
of Msongwa is large tribe of monkeys
that know how 10 make fire and go
out with torches at night to hunt for
fruit This establishes the missing
link in Darwin's theory, and accounts
for the evolution of coon hunters and
of men that carry torches in political
pnra6ps
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

A NUMBER Of energetic Partisan
ladies have formed league for the
emancipation of women from the diff
ferent kinds OF social thraldom under
which they live. They have declared
war against the priests. because 1.-The
priest is mortal adversary of the i'm
provement OF the conditions OF woman,
and every female who abets the alb
bess is an enemy of her SEX
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

Tucson is one OF the oldest rs we'll
as largest and best known towns in
Arizona. In fact, it is so old that
there is no record showing when IL
was first settled. When the first
Spanish explorers visited this country,
about $780, they found an old Mexican
village there, and it was then said TO
have been inhabited for centuries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
IDAHO.

IT is estimated that Indian wars
have cost the government 500 900, 900.
At this rate dead Indians must cost
us about 81 900. 900 a piece.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-In the house
Mr., Blanchard OF Louisiana offered for
reference n preamble and resolutions
calling for the appointment OF COM
mittee OF five to inquire into the kill
ing OF Sitting Bull and the immediate
causes leading thereto. The commit
tee will also investigate the existing
Indian troubles in the northwest.
The preamble recites that the killing
appears to have been accomplished
under circumstances recognized neither
by the laws Of war nor those of peace, ="
and the resolution directs the commit
tee to investigate whether a state Of
war existed which justified his sum-
mary taking off, and if not what justi-
fication there was for his violent death
at the hands of Indian police in the
employ OF the government.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
The Killing OF sitting Hull.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The COM
missioner OF Indian affairs has received
from Indian Mclaughlin report on
the fight between the Indian police
and the followers of Sitting Bull on
the 10th inst, when that chief was
captured. The agent speaks in very
high terms OF the judgment and BRAY
cry OF the Indian police, and strongly
urges the government to give them
some substantial reward for their SER
vices. He also urges that general al
lowances be made for the families of
those killed. Besides the Indian po-
lice four volunteers Gray Eagle, Spot
ted Thunder, Otter Robe and Young
Eagle, who participated in the fight,
are spoken of as deserving recognition.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
A PATENT was issued in Washington

A PATENT was issued in Washington
recently for steel fence post. 1t is
to be made of steel tubing seven feet
high. with neat cap. and with bands
to hold the barbed wire. 1t is said
that these posts can be furnished COM
plete for placing in position for "a
cents each. A good wood post costs
about 10 cents set in the ground. But
steel lasts forever.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02

those voting on tho pending amend
ment. Many law ers believe the
amendment will be o verthrown as soon
as a test case is taken.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
MORE MONEY NEEDED
THE WANTS OF A SOUND CIRCULAR
ING MEDIUM.

The Biil OF senator stanford TO Pro.
vide the Government Herewith
The Conference Report ON the bill
Amending the Act for n Division OF
smaller Reservations-A Record OF
other Matters I'm the Two Houses or
Conrreaa.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-01-02
The Irish del.ent les REQUEST That al


contributions at their meeting in gis
country be sent to Dublin presenting
that the two tieas hrers of the fund.
while taking oIpos te sides. will unite
in distributing t ;Nmong the evrted
tenants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
New xorl.s pelinquents Are Kept Busy.

According to report to the commits,
sioners Of cha rites, the industrial output
amounted dur ng three months to consid-
cradle on Blackwell's island. The shoe
makers there made 3,110 pairs OF mems
shoes and 1880 Of women's shoes. They
repaired 1,2le pairs Of shoes. The black
smiths made b ammers, augers, bolts, keys,
sledges, iron gates, hasps and wheelbar,
rows, and repaired all the broken hard
ware. The car penters made tables. boxes,
buckets, pals and benches. The tinsmiths
made over 1900 kettles and pais.
The broomrnakers made 342 dozen
brooms and 600 dozen brushes. The stone
cutters cut, besides window sills and lin
tells, nearly 800 feet OF building stone,
and the tailors made 1000 garments, be-
sides repairing $50 jackets, l,00s vests and
l. t21 caps. In the sewing department. the
female prisoners make or repair 5000 gar
ments, and a co considerable amount OF mis-
.ellaneous sewing was done.-New York
Sun.