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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24


THERE can be no doubt that one n
the greatest dangers to our institutions
one of the greatest obstacles to the
realization of good government, is thai
singular Indifference which keeps
away from the polls large proportion
of the voting population, even when
the most important issues are at stake.
1t has been proved repeatedly that not
even self-interest, not even the
question OF high or low taxes is
sufficient to bring out full vote. The
moral argument in favor of compulsory
voting is strong one. Those who
object to the plan have done so mainly
On the untenable ground that to cast a
ballot is not an abstract and absolute
duty of the citizen. This is not true
There is no public duty which is NOR.
Imperative than that of voting. The,
is none that can take precedence of il,
and there is nothing that car excuse
the citizen for neglecting it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24
No Sioux Uprising This Spring.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April LEX Indian
Agent McGillicuddy of Rapid City
is in town. DR.. McGillicuddy says
that he anticipates no Sioux uprising
this spring unless soldiers are sent to
Pine Ridge as they were last Novem-
Der. The Sioux are disgruntled, APP
prehensive and suspicious, and any
aggressive move on the part of the
army will. in the opinion of DR.. Nc
Gillicuddy, precipitate hostilities in
which the heretofore peaceable In
dians will be certain to take hand.
The belief that the Messiah is to come
in the spring is still being preached.
and it is said that ghost dancing is
going on on some OF the reservations.
Tho settlers are naturally nervous. for
the Indians are well armed, notwith-
standing the command of General
Miles that they surrender their weap-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

EVERY now and then the newspapers
contain accounts OF efforts that are be-
ing or about to be made to recover
large estates either in Great Britain
France or Germany by American heirs
AS rule, two things are true of these
estates, first, that no such unclaimed
properties have any existence in fact,
and second, if they do exist, not once
in five hundred times do the heirs ever
succeed in recovering dollar. The
only persons that profit by such at
tempts are the attorneys who advertise
their ability to recover foreign estates
for American heirs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

WASHINGTON, ARril 11.-Secretary
Proctor it is learned on good author
ity. has no intention OF resigning his
office Immediately. His return from
the west to Washington was caused by
personal reason in addition to his
desire to see the president before the
latter starts on his western and south
ern tour. He will resume the dis
charge of the duties OF his Office wher
he returns TO Washington. There lie
no Likelihood, however, OF his being
appointed senator in any event until
next fall and in the meantime he will
doubtless continue to be a member OF
President Harrison's cabinet
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24
HUSTON'S SUCCESSOR.
MIR. HEBEKER, OF INDIINA, AP-
POINTED T.. s. rAsURER.

The New Omciai to In mediately En-
ter Upon His Duties A Warm Per-
sonal Friend of Harrson-An Inter-
view with Premier di RudinI-Mrs.
James g.. Blaine, Jr., Seeking
Divorce from Her Husband-An In
terview with Secretary Proctor-No
Intention Of Resigning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

SAN ANroN MO, Tex, April 49,
The immediate result OF the visit
Of the secretary of war to Texas
is an order received here today for the
abandonment of two military posts on
the frontier Camp Langtry and the
post Of Del Rio. The troops there
will be sent 10 TT. Clark. The land
and improvements will be sold. The
abandonment is in pursuance OF the
policy of the war department to con-
centrate troops at few large posts.
The people on the border OF Texas are
bitterly oppo sed to this, having lately
petitioned from two sections for troops
TO protect them from Mexican outlaws
and marauders from across the Rio
Grande. The small posts have been
the only safe-g guards OF the inhabi-
tants.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

| WAsHINGToN. April Limos Ne
boxer OF Covington, Fountain county.
lnd.. has been appointed treasurer OF
the United States to succeed James n.
huston OF Connersville. Ind, resigned.
Mr. Illusions resignation and the pres
uents acceptance appear in the regu-
lar press dispatches. The publication
OF The letters which have passed be-
tween Treasurer Huston and the pres
ldent will negative the unjust state
ments which have been made to the
elect that there was string tied to"
Mr.. Illusions resignation or that the
president has hesitated about the ap-
polntment OF new treasurer except
from motive mplimentary TO Mr..
Huston and for the public welfare.
Mr. Huston has made Il capable and
popular official and his departure
from Washington will cause regret in
many directions. He is not in vigor-
Gus health, and for that reason and
the further fact that he has large BUSH
ness interests in Indiana and elsewhere
ne mas much desired to quit public life
since last July or August, when he
FIRST rendered his resignation. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Huston and ex-
Congressman Owen of Indiana will
shortly visit South and Central Amer
lea for recreation and to make some
business investments.
MI Ncbeker is here and will enter
Immediately upon the duties OF his
Office when his bond is filed and ap-
proved. lie has already made an ex-
ceilent impression in official circles
his cIean-cut appearance, buSness
manner and cordial ways have given
MN welcome wherever he has gone.
MI. Neoeker was born in Fountain
county, Indiana, and has resided there
an his life He is tifty-four years old.
FOR twenty-siX years he lived on a
farm adjoining the town Of Covington
ana Is an extensive farmer. For a
time he engaged in the building of
railroads ana the erection OF buildings.
In 1870 he was elected auditor of
Fountain county, and this is the only
ONCE which he has held. He is a
director in both banks in Covinpton
and also the Colum bia National bank
OF chicago and has been connected in
one way or another with the banking
business for about twenty wears. He
Is mere and elsewhere recognized MS
one OF the most prominent and active
politicians in Indiana, and for MANY
years has been warm personal and
political friend of President Harrison.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

THE legislation of the last half and
especially the past quarter of century
presents nothing more conspicuous
or more satisfactory than the statutes
enacted to raise married women from
the legal thraldom into which they
had been cast by the common law.
Under that barbarous code, which
prevailed to date not yet far distant
in the past, and some of whose harsh
provisions still continue in force, a
woman who entered the domain of
matrimony renowned her legal rights
as completely as a nun renounces the
world when she pledges her life to the
service of the Church. When n maid
en- became wife she became "a legal
nonentity.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24
Very Little New mt Washington.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-But two
facts could be added to-day to the pub
lie stock of information respecting the
diplomatic ENHANCEMENT with Italy
growing out of the New Orleans TRACE
dy. One of these was that the state
department has not received any init
nation from the Italian government
that its last note must be answered be-
fore given date. Nor is such an in
timation expected. for the department
feels that 1t is acting properly, and it
would be very unusual course for a
nation engaged in diplomatic negotia-
lions TO question the motives upon
which correspondence proceeds. The
second fact is that Secretary Blaine's
answer TO Marquis RudiDi's last note
has not Yet been forwarded. 1t was
probably the secretary's purpose to ac-
company the reply with an official
statement touching the nationality of
the New Orleans victims and other
facts that were expected from officials
OF the department OF justice in New
Orleans. These reports have not vet
reached Washington. Unless the
secretary is prepared to send the letter
without these facts, it is not likely &c
so forward Immediately.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

The history of the world has been
largely filled with narration of con-
fidence tricks-moral, social and DO
litical. Every country, every COM
munity, indeed every family has some
experience of the practice in one shape
or another, and as long as there is a
desire in man or woman to get some
thing for nothing confidence tricks can
never cease. They appeal so directly
to the weakest side of the human
character that so long as there are
knaves to dupe there will be fellows
willing to be duped, for the trick,
wherever performed, has always the
same features of simplicity as regards
the mode of procedure on the one side
and the amiable acquiescence displayed
on the other
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

The young man from the country
who comes up to the city to see and to
be seen is not the only one who prides
himself on his perception or who fails
for the simple reason that he overrates
his own acuteness and undertakes the
ability of his opponents. Time and
again the sharpest men in town have
been taken in when, defantly and with
their eyes open, they pltted their
fancied intelligence against confidence
professors. They have seen so many
people swindled that they are deter
mined they will for once be an ex-
ception; they have studied it all and
know just how it is done; they are
sharp enough to detect the confed-
crates and to avoid all deception. But
they forget how unequal is the contest,
how marvelously well all these clever
scoundrels can judge character and
play upon natural vanities, and in the
end they find themselves with empty
pockets.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

WENDELL PHILLIPS is reported &c
have said that there is no education as
valuable as that which is attained BY
earning ones own living. There is a
sense in which this is true, although il
is a truth which is rapidly becoming
an anachronism. 1t is much better tc
be industrious and persevering in toll
than to be an idle vagrant, it is better
to be an honest worker than to be a
sybarite or voluptuary; it is better to
fill days with hard labor than with
dissipation or senseless indulgence; but
the new civilization into which we are
already entering offers possibilities be.
yond either of these alternatives. The
first requisite toward comprehendinp
the higher possibilities of relief from
earning living is to distinguish be-
tween leisure and idleness. The form
er is fine and infinitely desirable; the
latter is more or less deteriorating in
its influence.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24
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baron Fava's Discourtesy.

WASHINGTON, April IU.-A gOOa
deal of Indignation is expressed in
official circles here at the discourteous
manner in which Baron Fava, the re-
called Italian minister. acted in leav-
ing Washington. lie is the dean OF
the diplomatic corps and great stick
Ter for the proprieties, yet he slipped
away without even calling on the pres
ident or single member OF the cabi-
net. although he had frequently shared
their hospitality.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

WASHINGTON. April 11.-Itis known
here that Secretary Blaine has pre-
pared an answer to the message OF
Premier Rudini. The fact OF the
preparation of Secretary Blaine's reply
is not only we'll understood, but it is
stated, moreover that the secretary's
letter was submitted to the president
and cabinet and found to be satisfac-
tory. In view Of circumstances it is
asserted with considerable confidence
that the letter of Secretary Blaine
already has been sent to the MARQUIS
Rudini, though whether it was com
municated by mail or telegraph is not
known. If the former method were
adopted the Italian premier, it is be-
lleved, was apprised of the fact. 1t is
suggested also as very probable that
intlmations have boon conveyed of the
advisability of conducting the diplom-
attic negotiations between the two
countries with less publicity. For
these reasons it is thought to be almost
impossible that today's rumors in Rome
can be correct No information could
be secured in official circles here to-
night relative to the report from Rome
that Italy would close all direct diplo-
matte Intercourse with the United
States unless reply was received to
the last message OF Premier Rudini on
the New Orleans Italian incident. The
Rome dispatch was shown to both the
president and Secretary Blaine tonight
and each returned word that he had
nothing to say on the subject. There
was general disposition to discredit
the report in unofficial circles.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24
Secretary Proctor Interviewed.

WASHINGTON, April Secretary
Proctor, in an interview with an As
ISOLATED press representative. said all
the rumors that ne has any present in
tention of resigning are without
foundation. His relations with the
president and his associations are OF
the most harmonious character. With
respect to the Vermont senatorship,
he finds that many OF his friends are
anxious that he should succeed Ed
munds. Should the position in due
time be offered him with the hearty
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24
NOW FOR THE CROPS.
ANY MAY WE REAP ABUNDASTLy
FROM HILLSIDE AND PLAIN.

ment OF Agriculture Set Forth-The
Condition Of Winter Wheat and Rye
How About Moisture-BIainc's An
swer 10 Rudini-An appointment
from Nebraska-The Burlington De,
termined Not to be Bcycotted.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, April IA
serious riot occurred at Kingston.
across the river, yesterday. The local
fire brigade was eXtinguishing a fire,
when Mitchell Duffy OF Edwardsville
forced his way inside the lines. The
tiremen turned the hose on him. where
upon a number of Edwardsville men
took hand and in short time TWEEN
ty-five men were fighting with stones.
clubs. wrenches and everything that
could be found. The police came to
the rescue OF the fremen and rein
forcements arrived from Edwards
vile. The business men along the
main street then came To the assistance
of the policemen and fremen. After
an hours fight Edwardsville was put
to rout no less than twenty men hav-
ing been badly injured on each side.
Broken heads. noses and limbs kept
the doctors OF both towns busy for
hours. and it is thought TWO or three
will die
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

WAsHISGro on, April 1.-the week.
? crop bul letin says; The weather
stting the past week in the spring
wheat region including Minnesota and
the Dakotas. was generally favorable.
seeding we'll advanced in the southern
portions OF this section and the ground
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

THERE is no ground for jubilation
among the few it was intended to ben
eft over the passage of the intorna-
tional copyright bill. A brisk effort
will be made to induce the British gov
eminent to accept it. The effort will
undoubtedly fail. Unless it is accepted
by that government it is invalid for its
authors. The law itself requires that
it shall be operated only reciprocally.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

approval and good will OF the people
OF Vermont the secretary should
scarcely feel at liberty TO decline. Ed
mund's resignation does not take effect
until November and Governor Page
has plenty OF time to carefully weigh
the matter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

CHICAGO. April l5.-Rev. William
+. Clifford formerly pastor of the
Brighton Park Methodist Episcopal
church here, has been creating big
sensation in Mibank, S. d., whore he
removed from here last fall. The wife
OF prominent merchant OF Milbank
is also involved. For several DAYS
past the injured husband has had his
suspicious aroused and he has been on
the watch. Night before last he and
u friend caught the gay preacher in n
compromising position with his wife,
pulled him into the street and, with
the assistance OF his associate, dragged
him OIL TO Jail, where Il deputy sheriff
IVES in waiting. The news spread over
the city in Il few moments and the ex
element became intense. Threats of
iynching were freely INDUCED in, but
better counsel prevailed. Clifford. who
is married man, bore an excellent
reputation in Chicago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

The Alton threatens to bring a
charge OF conspiracy against the east
ern roads for the boycott issued by the
board of rulings.
General William f. Strong, a we'll
known Chicagoan and president of the
Chicago lumber company, died sudden
ly in Florence, Italy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

THE progress which has been made
in the various branches OF electricity
in this country can only be appreciated
by comparing it with other countries.
France, which is supposed to be one OF
the most progressive countries in Flu
rope, has only about IS, 900 telephones
in use, while the United States has
400. 600.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24
THEITALIAN DEMAND.
AND THE ANSWER THERETO FROM
THIS GOVERNMENT.

Time Taken CD Secure Sufficient Facts
90 Proceed Ihteliigently-A Question
for the comptroller 10 Solve-The
Next Act in the Italian- m rfcan
Drama-AbandOn ment of Useless
Military Pc sts-What the Weekly
Crop Bulletin Sets Forth.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-24

Three railroad men were pinioned
under an engine and scalded to death
near Vernon, Wis.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-01-13
THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE BILL,

A bill for the establishment OF all
agricultural college has been intro>
duced in the Legislature. 1t lro-
vides for q commission OF three per.
sons to be appointed by the Governor;
that within sixty days Of their ap.
pointment the gentlemen composing
the committee shall examine the var
ious points which SEEK tho location,
and after consideration Of the com.
parative merits Of the different places
they must decide on the best poin,
and report their decision the Gov
error, who shall thereupon, by pro.
clama,ion, announce tie site chosen
by the commission to be the legal site
for the college.
As no member of the commission
must be citizen of any county OF
town which has presented any argu
ment, offer or inducement to the Leg.
islature to have the site located within
such county, four fif,hs Of the State
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-01-13
HALEY. IDAHO.
$500 WAS ENOUGH.

It is asserted in Boise that property
in Alturas county is assessed at less
than its value; AMI in support of this
assertion the assessment OF the props
ertv of Wilton & Co., on the south-
west corner Of Croy aud Main streets,
in HALEY, is cited; this property be-
ing assessed ut $500.
The property referred to is situated
across Main street, opposite the TINES
office. The house. and lot adjoining
TINES corner on the south and facing
the Whtton property sold last sum
mer for $3.50. 1t had then been
offered At that figure for over year
without finding purchaser.
Parties interested can compare the
two properties, and decide for them
selves as to whether or no the Whit
TN property was assessed enough at
the time. To be sure, now ,hst the
firm Of Wilton & Co. has improved
the property it is worth somewhat
more than it was when assessed. But
the CO mparison, to be just, must be
made taking into consideration the
dull. times which prevailed last spring,
and the outlook Of the country at
that time.
II this is done we believe that no
fair. minded man will claim that the
property referred to was assessed
much below "what it would bring at
forced sale for ca.h, switch is the aim
and theory OF the law under which
assessment values are fixed.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-01-13
GREAT CONSUMPTION OF TIMBER.
One Million Acres of Our Best Forest
Lands Destroyed Each Year.

One Million Acres Of Our Best Forcs,
Lands Destroyed Each Year.
Engineering New'.l
The last bulletin Of B. f, Fernow,
Chief Of the Forestry Division Of the
Department of Agriculture, contains
important and interesting statistics en-
the consumption of timber by the
railroads. Before fully reviewing
this important pub!icat on the follow :
ing po,uts may be distracted with
profit:
railways, it il found that the round
total of timber ties IL use OH railroads
in the United States is nearly, SIG.
100000, and 80, 100000 are annually
required for renewals. Including
bridges AID trestle work, the annual
consumption of timber on railways is
computed at 5OO,OOO,OOO cubic feet,
requiring the cutting OF the best tim
her from over 100000 acres OF for.
est land year. To meet this demand,
under our present wast-ful manage.
ment of timber land, the area TO b.
preserved for the purpose would
probably exceed 5O,OOO.OOO acres, or
more than 10 per cent. OF our prest Mt
fore st area.
As railway managers prefer ''hewn"
ties, and Zone To the cut from small
trees" the timber consumed bv rail
roads. or 20 per cent. Of the total an
nual consumption. is taken from the
young growth. Then GO per cent. of
all ties are oak, the most valuable Of
all our timber. Reliable investigation
shows that in the Kentucky forests,
when 40 per cent Of the natural
growth is white oak, the new growtl,
Of oak is only s per cent. after the
land has been cut over for ties.
The consuml ton Of pine from the
forests IF Wisconsin and Michigan is
also enormous. Md while some Of
W. look to Canada for future supplies,
Mr.. Frrnow points out that Can,d,,
too, Is hecominy alarmed ut the rate
at which her forests are disappearing.
At the congress- Of the American
Forestry Association, at recent
meeting ut Quebec, Lent-nan, Gov
ernor Anger, Of Quebec province, said
that between 1867 and 1889, 80 900,
600 cubic feet of wood we're cut down
in Quebec alone. In California, il
1889, it is estimated that $25. 5000
worth OF timber was DESTROYED nv
fire, the greed Of spectators and the
efforts Of hArdsmen TO secure pastur-
age for 0ncks.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-01-13
$500 Reward.

VxOsVV 1S0
FOR THE RETt RN OF A BAY WORK. HORSE
to Pine Grove. branded on left shoulder with
white star In face, white nostrf,s ami left hin
foot white; weight about 1000. The above reward
will be given to any one returning said horse to
CrandaIs pasture nj Pine urovr: giving
ms to his wherl sbouts will be auit.bly
r.wAlder by sending word to MIKE JOHNSON.
Rocky Bar, Idaho. ste
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-01-13
Notice for Publica. ion.
LAND OFFICE AT HALEY. IpAHo

LAND OFFICE AT VALLEY, IDAHO
January 8, lsJl.
Notice IL hereby given that the FOL, lowing named
settler has ALI d notice of his intention to make fl
nal proof III support of b claim. and that said
proof Will be nade before the Register and Re
eeiver st HALEY. Idaho. on February H. 1891, viz
Robert Kay. for the southwest quarter of the
uheast quarter and he southeast quarter of the
southwest Quarter of ~ ction three Township fy re
north Range twenty nine east
He nam Is the following with. rses ~ pr We hi 9
sal land. viz: Merton Hawley b b. Hawley. ].
W Kyle AMI j. 8. Branson all OF Howe. Idaho.
W. T. RILEY. Register.