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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
BIMETALLIC LEAGUE.
History and PurpOsos Of tho Organizatio
In Session at st. Louis.

History aud PurpOsos of tho Organization
In Session at st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3.-The executive COM
mittee of the Pan-American Bimstallic
association has issued call for con-
vention to be- held here today for the
purpose of binding the states and ter
ritories of the West and South, Old Mex
leo, Central and South America into q
league to devise means for reciprocal
trade relations between the sections
mentioned and Asiatic ports Of bimetal-
lie countries, as against the Eastern
states and monometallic European ma
tons.
The call will be read, and as it gives
the history Of tho organization it ia OF
special interest today This association
was organized at Ell Paso, Texas, at the
Southwest silver convention held in that
city on December 5, 6, and 8, 1892,
at which many of the leading and wealth
lest citizens of the states of Old Mexico
and the countries of South and Central
America were in attendance. 1t was
there ordered that convention repre-.
senting all the states, territories and
countries belonging to the association be
held in Denver in October, 1898. The
extraordinary condition of the business
and industries OF the United States, the
danger which threatens the money in
Mexico and the countries Of South an6
Central, as we'll az that of the United
States, the necessity for broader reaches
than the association can supply under 6
literal construction Of its constitution
have induced the executive committed
to change the place and submit the
matter for consideration. 1t is eviden
that the center of the conspiracy in thil
country to utterly demonetize silver ano
thrust the United States upon a sudder
metallic standard. that of gold, is il
New York, Boston, Philadelphia ant
Baltimore. The press of these cities hal
been Thoroughly subservient to the end
of the conspirators, and has 80 imbuet
the minds Of the people of the states il
which the cities are and the surroundin,
states that they have become careless o
the welfare of the West."
Colonel Olney Newell, secretary Of th'
conve ,tion, received letter from Gov
ernor Hogg, of Texas, in which the lat
ter indicated his intention of being pres
ent at the meeting, He also stated tina
the list of delegates from Texas, includ
ing General Reagan, would be represen
alive and quite large.
All the states interested have sen
delegates, and the attendance will b
large. President Fisk will preside.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

CHICAGO, Oct. 3.-The Carriage Build
ers' National Association will hold it's
annual conference in Chicago today, to-
morrow and Thursday, winding up en-
the last day with banquet at the
Auditorium hotel. The association is
composed entirely of employers. An
effort will be made this year to interest
the accessory trades in the conference,
the association being now so large that it
becomes a great tax on the smaller cities
to entertain the association. A small
subscription by those interested in trades
which derive their business largely from
the carriage trade will. it is thought, be
all that is necessary. Hitherto the car
riage builders have borne the expense
aloha
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

an institution for the reformation of
fallen women, tomorrow afternoon.
1t is felt among the clergy that. while
it is sad that 80 soon after DR.. Brooks
conservation q successor should be
needed, it is matter of grateful salts
faction that he who is to enter into his
labors is so we'll fitted for the task and 90
eminently worthy Of the highest Office ia
the church.
DR.. Lawrence will be the seventh
bishop of Massachusetts. His predeces-
sors in that Office were Bishops Bass,
1797-1803; Parker, 1904; Griswold,
1811-43; Eastburn, 1922; Paddock,
1873 81, and Brooks, 1913.
The date of DR.. Brookss conservation
was October IA, 1891. His death &C.
cured January 90, 1898.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
YOUNG MEMS CONGRESS.
The Christian Association In Session at
the white City.

The Christian Association In Session at
the White City.
CHICAGO. Oct. 6 The Worlds Con-
gress Auxiliary of the Columbian exposi-
ton, in conjunction with the interna
tional committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association, issued call for
the congress of the Y. M. q. A. of the
world to be held today in the Art In
stitute, Chicago.
Ebert B. Monroe, of New York pre-
sides at the congress, which WAS opened
this morning by an address by G. c..
Bonney, after which association work in
American colleges was presented by
President John NJ. Coulter, of Lake
Forest University; association work on
American railroads, by a leading railroad
official; the physical department ut the
association work, by Luther Gulick, NJ.
D., of Springfield, Mass, and the educa-
tional work, by E. L. Shuey, of Dayton
o. In the evening Cephas Brainerd, OF
New York, will present a paper on the
development of Christian Association
work, and will be followed by addresses
from Lord Kennaird, of London; Nj.
Jules Siegfried, of Paris, and Count
Bernstorff, Of Berlin.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
THE DEMOCRATS.
Hill Delegates Control the Convention
Tho Naturalization Endorsed.

Tho Administration ENDORSED.
SARATOGA, Oct. 6.-The democratic
state convention re-assembled this morn
ing. The report of the committee on
contested seats in every case seated anti
Cleveland contestants except one, on
which the delegation was evenly divided.
The report was adopted $40 to "a. The
temporary organization was then made
permanent. After dealing with state is
sues the platform says: 1.-THE transfer
OF the Legislative and executive branches
of the federal government to the demo-
cratic party was none too soon to correct,
even il too late to avert widespread dis
tress, caused by unsound plutocratic re-
publican legislation. The platform fur
ther demands the speedy and uncondi-
tional repe al of the Sherman law and it's
obnoxious provisions; favors liberal pro-
visions for all disabled union soldiers,
widows and dependents; congratulates
Cleveland on the suspicious beginning
of his administration pledges earnest sup
port in all his efforts to secure enactment
of democratic measures and the carrying
out of democratic policies. 1t especial y
approves his patriotic action converting
congress in extra session"
M'KINLEY CHEERED.
Indications before the assembling oil
the republican convention today were
that there will be good deal of tangle
to straighten out. Buffalo, New York
City and Syracuse want the judge of the
court of appeals. New York City folks
are at odds among themselves. P. w.
Culliman OF Oswego WAS made temporary
chairman. In his speech of acceptance
he contrasted the administration of Har'
rison to the present administration to the
detriment OF the latter. The speaker q
references to Mckinley brought out Gig
nificant sounds of applause, and the
great Ohioan was given three cheers
while one delegate shouted; He'll be
our next president, too" After the ap'
pointment of the usual committees, re-
cess was taken until 3 80 p. m.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

inclined to think the stories Of destruc-
ton there are exaggerated. This is not
the first time the island has been re-
ported washed away. The island 10
practically cut off from Communication,
the only mems OF obtaining information
being through passenger steamer that
plies between this city and the island,
and luggers in the oyster trade.
AN ISLAND SUBMERGED.
A story told by two fishermen Of the
disaster. at Grand island is horrifying in
the extreme. They said the sea was
rising all day, and increased alarmingly
toward night. About 10 p. m. the wind
shifted to the southw AS far out at
sea as the flashes of lightning illumi-
mated the darkness mammoth waves
could be seen travelling with wonderful
rapidity toward the island, accompanied
by noise like thunder. On came the terri
BILE thing, growing larger momentarily.
The island was wrapped in slumber.
When the tidal wave struck the island all
was darkness, and the island, az far AS
the eye could reach, was covered with
water. The next fash of lightning the
two fishermen found themselves far of
to the north of the island, and looking
about could see nothing but sheet of
water. the island having totally disap.
peared.
FIsHERMAN's STORY.
John A. Sebut, fisherman, from the
shore Of Bayou Cook, told a representa-
tive of the Associated Press that moth
ing was left either on the shores of the
bayou or the islands. On the Bayou
Simon, situated in Grand Bay, there
were fourteen fishermen who we're all
drowned. 1t is said that not a house is
left on Bayou Cook, and where the peo-
pie are the Almighty only knows. Only
one person was saved from the Oyster
Bayou catastrophe, and he was found
hanging by one hand to a post uncon-
scious and will die. On Simon Isle there
we've eighteen inhabitants of oyster
camps, sixteen of whom were drowned.
On Razor Island was camp of five men,
all OF whom we're drowned. On Bird
Island about $50 people lived, and they
were all drowned. On Grand Bank
persons we're killed.
AT MOBILE.
MOBILE, Ala, Oct 4.-The loss of life
in the recent storm cannot be estimated
yet. 1t is known that eight we're lost.
APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE.
New ORLEANS, Oct. At is now esti-
mated that the loss OF life on Grand Isle
and Charuier and in Grand and Adams
Bay and Cook. Chaton and Oyster Bayou
settlements will reach 800 or 1000. Re
ports still continue to come in, and it il
thought the half has not been told. Thu
whole country is a scene of desolation
Villages are swept away, horses and cat
tie destroyed, and desolation reignl
supreme.
TOWN DEMOLISHED.
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 1.-The little tow
of Hogan, Ga, was demolished by cy
clone. Nine houses were blown down
George Barnett was killed.
THE LAND COVERED WITH CoRPsEs.
Matthew Schurtz, OF Goldsboro, one O
the survivors of the Cheniere Camind
community, arrived this morning. H
estimates the loss of life on Grand Isl
Cheniere and in Grand and Adams Ba
and Cook Chalton and Oyster Bay settle
ments at from 800 to 1000. When he LEI
Cheniere Island yesterday he counte
but five houses standing out of total G
about 300. The land is covered witt
| pOrpaQa
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

CHICAGO, Oct. AT the biggest con-
vention of the democratic party ever held
in Chicago the candidates who are to
make the fight in November for the
vacant county offices were nominated
today. The representation is fixed on
the basis of to every 200 votes cast for
Cleveland and Stevenson at the last cleo
ton. This means that the convention
numbers ,458, including alternates.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
FOR THE AMERICAN CUP.
The valkyrie and vigilant Try COnclu-
slOns at sandy Hook.


sions At sandy Hook.
New YokK, Oct. 5.-For q year the
yachting enthusiasts OF the two con-
tinents have been looking forward with
q most intense interest in the race be-
tween England and America for the pos
session Of the America cup. 1t condi-
tions are proper, the Valkyrie, owned by
Lord Dunrayen, ia to make the race
OF the New York Yacht Club, aud owned
by the Iselin syndicate. American
yachtmen have spent several hundred
thousand dollars in their efforts to build
the best possible cup defender, and the
Vigilant was chosen after bitter strug.
gle between it and the Colonia, the
Jubilee and the Pilgrim.
The Valkyrie, in the races she had
abroad this year, has clearly shown her
superiority to everything in English
waters and is fit competitor for the
Vigilant.
The course will be laid in open water
OF Sandy Hook and the Scotland Light
ship.
There are few better sailors than Cap
tain Hansen, Of the Vigilsnt. He has
followed the sea from almost childhood.
He came to America ten or twelve years
ago. The first time he came promi-
nently before the yachting world was
when he sailed the schooner Sachem
in her races. Later he went to the
Quickstep. He is still captain of the
Quickstep, and was only loaned to Mr..
Ieelin's syndicate to command the Vigil
liant this season.
The captain is comparatively young,
being about forty years old. That he is
q master of details and great organizer
of men no one who saw the marvellous
rapidity with which the Vigilant was
handled in all her races can deny.
A half million dollars has already been
spent in this years contest over the
American cup. This includes the cost
of the four American cup defenders and
of the Vslkyrie. Colonia, Pilgrim and
Jubilee cost about $50, 900 apiece to build
100000. This is more than has ever
size. The added cost OF the Vigilant was
because of her bronze hull below the
water line. This bronze is said TO have
cost 500 for each plate, and it WAS built
on the frame like the plates of steel put
on q man-of-war. The bronze hull
which added fraction of a second to the
yachts speed in a mile, cost $40, 600.
The cost of the Valkyrie was some.
what less than that of any of the other
four boats because of the cheapness Of
labor, and material in England. The
Volunteer cost about $50 200, although
built of steel, and the schooners which
raced before the days of the big sloops
cost about the same amount.
The contest will have cost a good deal
more than $500, 900 before it is decided
and the intrinsic value of the American
cup at the present price of silver is about
500.
The America cup is kept in vault al
Tiffany's. On it's sides are engraved
records Of all the races which have been
sailed for its possession. There are only
one or two more fiat surfaces upon
which records of races can be engraved
and when those are occupied it is ques'
ton where future records can be put.
THE YvCHTs MAKE START.
The yachts started at Abs. The
valkyrie led by one mile. The time
limit was exceeded and it is doubtful il
this will be called race.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 4.-When the Pan
American Bi-Metallic League met this
the committee on resolutions
not being ready to report, the convention
proceeded to consider general business.
Walter N. Allen, of Kansas, denounced
the exception clause" in the silver act,
which provides for naming any other
money than silver in contracts if so de.
sired
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
A COLORED REPRESENTATIVE
The Democracy Bitterly Arraisned by
Mr.. Murray.
he OPPOSES The ELECTION BILL,
And Applies all Sorts Of EpithatS to Southern
Democratic Politicians, Whom he
Severely Den0unceS.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. Gin the
house Col. Oates called up the bill re-
pealing the statutes requiring affirmative
proof OF loyalty Of pensioners of wars
previous to the late war, and also per-
uniting such pensioners to secure bounty
lands earned by service in the Mexican
and Indian wars. At the suggestion of
Burrows the bill was withdrawn.
Oates then called upon the bill dis.
qualifying United States judges from
sitting in cases in which they have
ever been interested as counsellor or by
ties Of consanguinity, and it passed, to-
gether with the bill permitting boiler in
spection at the place of manufacture, and
also the bill including the secretary of
agriculture in the list Of presidential sue
cessors. The bill restoring property of
the Mormon church, now in the hands
OF receiver in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Edmonds- Tucker act, to
that church passed.
Consideration of the Tucker bill was
resumed, Murphy taking the floor for the
completion of the speech he began yes
terday. The colased man declared that
mo gambler or copjurer" ever devised
more plans to defraud his victims than
were conducted by Southern democratic
politicians to rob men of his race of their
votes. He applied such epithets az
"Murderers," Thieves" and "Ballot
box rapers" to Southern democratic
politicians. and appealed eluquently to
Northern democrats. Western populists,
and patriotic republicans everywhere, tc
resist the passage of this nefarious bill
He announced that the bill was step in
the direction of the abrogation o. the
thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments, and called on the people o.
his race to mark we'll every man wht
voted for this bill. but even if the bill
passes, l cannot but believe that the
good and philanthropic man in theWhite
House is too humane to strike down the
legal walls that protect the black man.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Prizes Received by the States of Oregon
and Washington.


CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-The following
awards we're made today by the bureau
of awards for the worlds fair.
Oregon-For physical development and
training.
Ora Dell Mining Co. of Sparta, Union
county-A collective exhibit of gold ores.
The state of Oregon-A collective ex-
hibit of gold, silver, copper and lead
ores.
Lookout Mine and thirty-one others in
the Cascades-A collective exhibit OF ar.
gentiferous galena.
Cascade Mining District, State of Wash
ington-A collective exhibibit of gold
silver and copper ores.
The State of Washington-A collective
exhibit of iron ores.
Snake river opal mines Sire and pea
cock opals.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

PORTLAND, Oct. Sin the case of the
city of Portland vs. G. II. Lewis, ct al
Judge Hurley this morning decided
against the city. The case involves the
right of the city to construct the west
ern approach of Burnside street bridge.
The Judge held that the street is pri-
yate property
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
LEFT A COMPLETE wRKCK.
Mobile Suffers Heavily by Mondays Big
Storm.

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 3.-Yesterday'a
storm left a complete wreck. The dam
age can only be conjectured, but it ia
safe to say that it amounts to nearly q
million dollars. So far several deaths are
reported, and it is believed that many
lives have been lost elsewhere. The
home of Stephen Walter was swept away
and Walters wife and niece. Carrie,
were drowned. There is only one wire out
Of the city and no street cars are running.
At Grand Bay, on the lower coast, fouZ
churches are destroyed, and at Scranton
five churches. Homes have been SCAT.
tered, crops ruined and desolatioA APP
pears on every hand.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

of the British, French, Italian, smeri-
can and Portuguese men-of-war here
have informed Admiral Demellos that no
attack on the city would be permitted
Germany alone refrained from taking
similar action on the ground that she
desires not to interfere in domestic af-
fairs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-The secretary of
the treasury has sent to the senate q
revised estimate of the cost of the depor-
tation OF Chinese now in the United
States. The statement increases the es-
innate of the total appropriation neces-
sary from 5000, 900 to $l0,000,000. The
increase is due to costs in the courts and
the increase in steamer rates from San
Francisco to Hong Kong.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
WORK OF TaE STORM.
One Hundred and Forty-fve Families
Perish in Missis sippt.

New ORLEANS, Oct. 4.-The disaster
at Grand Isle and Cheniere is unparal
leled in this section. The first authentic
n ews came this morning when several
survivors reached here They tell q
heartrending story. A tidal wave
swept over the island destroying lives
and property on all sides. A hundred
and forty-fve families are said to have
persisted. The death list will run up
into the hundreds. Among the dead are
DIR. Frey. prominent physician, and his
wife, The steamer Joe Weber was
blown to pieces and several Of the crew
lost Home people here who are familiar
with the topography OF Grand Isle are
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

ASTORIA, Ore, Oct. 4.-Judge Nc
Bride this morning sentenced John Han
sen and John Reiter. convicted OF muir
der, to death, the time of the execution
being set at date thirty days after the
drawing of the warrant, which will be
issued next week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

MADRID, Oct. 5. - The minister of
foreign affairs has assured the foreign
representatives that Spain would main
tain statu quo in Africa, but the building
of the forts in Morocco would be ener-
getically pushed. Spain would also de-
mand full reparation from the Sultan
for the outrage at Mellilla.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
No Fusion In Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 4.-The state dem
ocratic convention will today nominate a
state ticket, and it is understood that
while the resolutions will favor free coin
age there will be no fusion with the
populists. A justice of the supreme
court term six years. to succeed Samuel
Maxwell and three State University
regents are to be nominated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
CHINESE LEGISLATION.


ported FavOrably.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8. - The foreign
affairs committee has decided to report
favorably the McCreary substitute for the
Everett bill. As agreed on it extends
the Chinese registration period to six
months from the passage of the act. 1t
strikes out the word white" from the
Geary act, 80 as to permit the testimony
of anybody except Cinnamon to be ad-
duced to prove that Cinnamon are en-
titled to register. 1t also defines a
Chinese laborer. Geary declares the bill
is makeshift in keeping with the
course Of the administration and that he
will fight it tooth and toe-nail.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

DENVER, Oct 3-President Wheat
croft and Secretary Friedlander, of the
National Benefit Trust Association, an
organization incorporated last spring un
der the laws of Colorado, with capital
fidence game. Its prospectus connects
the names OF large number of promi.
nent people of Denver and elsewhere as
being officially connected with it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

ST., LOUIS, Oct. 5.-The last day of the
pam A merican bi-metallic convention
opened an hour late. The question came
then upon the adoption of the report of
the resolution committee. The majority
report was adopted.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
BLoUNT's RECOMMENDATION.


II AooPtoo' haweis queen ana sprock-
les Will be Restored to Power.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-The nature of
Mr.. Blount's recommendations regarding
the annexation question, says a morning
paper, is to the effect that no action be
taken by the United States without the
full consent of the natives as we'll as the
foreigners. If Cleveland adopts the reg
concentrations submitted, it practically
means that the queen shall be restored to-
power, and it will further mean the COM,
plete ascendancy of Claus SPEECHES, the,
sugar king.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

SAN Francisco, Oct. est. Clair, the
brutal murderer of Mate Fitzgerald. is
under sentence to die in this federal dis
trict today. He was convicted after a
long trial lasting through June and until
July 7, before Judge McKenna of the
federal court,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13

New YORK, Oct. Sit is reported on
the coffee exchange today that the trou.
bles in Brazil are at an end. Coffee ia
very weak in consequence.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-13
Will Accent the Reduction.

DENVER, Oct. 6.-The voting of Rio
Grsnde men on the proposition to reduce
salaries 10 per cent was concluded at
Salida today. There is every indication