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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
SENATOR and SECRETARY
Carlisle Sits Down Heavily en- New
York'S Favored Senator.
BLOOD on The FACE OF The NOON
Bayard Appointed Minister to Great Britain.
Debate Continues on Seating the
Appointed Senators.

NEW YORK, March 3O.-The Herald's
Washington special says Senators Hill
and Murphy called on Secretary Carlisle
yesterday afternoon. Hill was the spokes-
man, and came to the point at once. He
said:
1--WE want an office for this man." CIV
ing his name. "He is good democratic
worker and deserves recognition"
lis that all you have to say in his IA
vor ?" asked the secretary.
Is not that enough" asked Senator
Hill in surprised tone.
mo, it is moi" replied Carlisle sharply.
There are already more applicants from
New York for places than it is possible to
fill. l have no room for this man and
cannot appoint him."
The attitude of the secretary was 60 un-
expected that Hill Was evidently at loss
for reply. He looked at Murphy, and
Murphy looked at him. There was .
dead silence, and finally Hill turned with
a chilly good day" and walked
out of the room followed by Muir
ply. There is blood on the face Of the
moon.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

ST.. PAUL, March 3l.-An old man
who gave his name as Joseph Suffer was
arrested today while begging in the
streets. At the station he WAS searched
and there were found two pocketfuls OF
silver, $165 in bills, a handbook show
ing q balance Of $500 to his credit
and certificates of deposit Oh New York
banks for over $4,000. A book was
found containing papers and letters in
German and patent-right papers in Ger
man and English showing that he is the
inventor Of a success full tide and river
moor. The papers were made out to
Joseph Suffer, No. 200 Worth street.
New York. He has travelled on foot all
the way from New York, he says, and
that he has been arrested twice before,
once in Chicago and once in Buffalo.
He admitted that he was begging on the
streets, but would give no reason for it..
1t is thought that he is suffering rom
mental alteration.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
Had Indians Have Been Arrested.

RAPID CRY, 8. D., March 3l.-"No
Water" leader OF the refractory Sioux at
Pine Ridge, and "Hollow Wood" one Of
his chiefs, we're brought here from the
agency this morning. mo Water" WAS
found at Chief Swords camp and ar
rested on charge OF conspiracy. grow
ing out of his sheltering Two Sticks
men and refusing to deliver them to the
authorities. "Hollow Wood" is the
young buck who fired on policeman
from mo Waters" camp. AS the latter
is the head and front OF the disorderly
Indians, his arrest lie important. Strong
efforts will be made to bold him on the
charge preferred. 1.-TWO Sticks" and
"White Face House" whom mo Wa
ter" would not surrender, IL still in a
very critical condition from his wounds.
He cannot be moved in his present con-
di ton
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
A M EDICAL FRAUD.
Sacramento People victimized by Heart
loss uuack.


less Quack.
SACRAMENTO, March 81 The police
are looking for clever fraud who sly les
himself DR.. Craner. He arrived in this
city about week ago and learned the
addresses of number OF sufferers from
rheumatism. He made the rounds and
represented that he would cure each of
them for $40, and in case his remedy
failed he would not accept cent.
After ingratiating himself into the con-
fidence of his victims, he demanded $40,
which he claims is to prepay express
charges on the medicine. A few days
later his victim receives bottle which
contains q liquid resembling muddy wa
ter, with instructions to take one table
spoonful three times day. The
doctor" then visits his victim and en-
deavors to make him believe that he is
cured except that it is necessary for him
TO remain in bed for short time to en-
able the remedy to eradicate all symp-
toms of the dreaded complaint"
This morning ex-Chief of Police Dill.
man received letter from Constable
Newby, of Dixon, warning him to look
out for Craner. He writes that he has
been looking for the fraud, whom he de-
scribes as being about five feet eight
inches in height, wearing dark coat,
with low-cut vest. He has small side
whskers and a goatee. The letter con-
cludes: 81 understand he has testi-
monial purporting to come from Mrs. s.
q Little, a bankers wife, to the effect
that he had cured her and received $500.
This is false, and the testimonial is a
base forgery"
The police claim to have the names OF
several who have been victimized by
Craner, and strong effort will be made
to have him sent to Jail.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
Exciting Chase After n Murderer.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 30.-lt is
just learned that the poese that has been
looking for the Todhunter murderers
came upon one Of them in the thick
brush on the Yolo side of the Sacramento
river. Shots were fred at him, but he
fed and does not seem to have been in
iured. As coon as the news reached the
village of Washington q large crowd
started to join in the chase. 1t is not be-
lieved the murderer will be captured
alive.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 3O.-Sbortiy be-
fore 6 o'clock this morning residents in
the vicinity of the new postoffice building
which is 10 course of construction were
awakened by q loud explosion. Later
the headless body of a man, apparently
go years of age, was found In the cellar Of
the structure. Parts OF his head were
found scattered about, and it was evident
that he committed suicide by setting off
dynamite cartridge in his mouth.
Nothing was found about the person of
the suicide tending to Identification.
Only ten cents was found in one of the
pockets, indicating poverty as the prob
able cause of his desperate act,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
SWINDLED THE WIDOW.
Mrs. Woods Of Denver Falls q Victim t.
smooth Talker.

w ooub VI DeutoT bilh . TO u
smooth Talker.
DENVER, Colo, March 30-About
three years ago Mrs. Helen G. Woods, a
rich widow, employed man calling him
self B. F. Frame, but whose real name is
Owens, to take q number of valuable
horses from Denver to Los Animas
There he was arrested on suspicion Of
having stolen the horses. He was soon
released, however, and on his return to
Denver he told Mrs Woods that while
he was in Jail he overheard a converse
ton between two men who had been en-
ployed to kidnap Mrs. Woods 4-year-old
daughter, Mile, for the purpose of gain.
ing possession of certain property in
Pittsburg, Pa, to which she was sole
heir. AS Mrs. Woods has rich relatives
in Pittsburg, she believed the stories,
and gave Frame within few months
$l2 900 to be used in frustrating the plot
and getting possession Of deeds and se-
curities that were on deposit in Cincin-
natl bank. After q short absence he re-
turned and reported that he had obtained
the papers, but had killed two men In es-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

WAsHINGroN, March 30.-The presi-
dent cent to the senate today the follow
ing nominations:
Thomas F. Bayard, Of Delaware, am
bassador extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary to Great Britain.
j. D. Porter, of Tennessee, minister to
Chill
j. A. Mckenzie, of Kentucky, minister
to Peru.
Lewis Baker, of Minnesota, minister to
Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Salvador.
p. Nj. Young, of Georgia, minister TO
Guatemala and Honduras.
Edwin Dan, OF Ohio, minister to Japan.
John M. Reynolds, of Pennsylvania,
assistant secretary of the interior.
j. l. Hail. of Georgia, assistant attor-
ney general.
1he Appointed Senators.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-The debate
started yesterday on the question of the
right to seats in the senate Of persons ap-
pointed by the governors of Montana,
Washington. and Wyoming was resumed
this morning, Mitchell, of Oregon, max
ing legal and constitutional argument
against the report Of the committee on
privileges and elections, which declared
them entitled to seats.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
SWINDLIKG The GOVERNMENT
4 Sensational Scandal Brought TO Light
al Washington.
FOSTER and HALFORD IMPLICATED
Members Of the BehrIns Sea STAFF Allowed 10
Draw Extra Compensation Of
S. 10 SIS q Day.

CHICAGO, March GA special from
Washington says that Secretaries
Gresham and Carlisle have brought to
light scandal OF sensational Dimensions
affecting the staff Of the Behring sea
comm ssion, now in session in Paris.
The special states that the members OF
the staff OF the commission have been
allowed extremely liberal perquisites in
addition to their regular compensation.
1t 10 not known what J. w. Foster, ex-
secretary Of state, receives, but it is in
ferred that it il quite large sum, in
view OF the statement that Mayor Elijah
Halford, the disbursing officer, in addi-
ton to his regular pay as mayor OF 5000
to $4,000 per year, is allowed $l5 per day
or in all about $S675 per year. J. Stan
ley Brown, husband Of Mollie Garfield,
daughter OF the late president Garfield,
10 drawing two salaries, one of $40. the
other of SIS per day Several others
receive double pay, the extra ranging
from SIS to 81 per day.
To Test the Fitness of Applicants.
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-Secretar y
Morton of the department of agriculture,
has devised plan to test the fitness OF
applicants for positions not governed by
civil service rules. Each applicant, on
fling his application, will be- required to
answer set of questions as to his moral
and physical qualifications and on the
work he will be required to perform. He
hopes by this means to secure high
standard in the department.
The Choctaw Trouble.
WASHINGTON, March 3l-In view Of
probable bloodshed between the rival
Choctaw factions at Antlers, Indian
Territory, the officer in command OF the
nearest federal troops has been in
structed to take necessary action.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

MILWAUKEE, March 3l.-The Wiscon-
sin Maccabees met here today for the
purpose of organizing a supreme jurisdic
ton for this state. This was done with
the aid of Supreme commander ID. S.
Marckey, of Saginaw, Mich. There were
in attendance delegates from all cities
where tents are located. The order has
membership Of 100000 in the United
States and Canada aud 1000 in Wiscon-
sin. tomorrow there will be n macs
meeting in west side hall, VIII oh will
be followed by banquet. The business
meetings will be held ir the Pabst hotel
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
A NEBRASKA SCANDAL.
Impeachment Proceedings Against Il
Board OF Public Lands.

Impeachment Proceedings Against the
Board OF Public Lands.
OMAHA, March 30.-A special to the
Bee from Lincoln says: The committee
appointed by the Legislature to investi.
gate state affairs and ascertain if there
was evidence enough to impeach the
board of public lands and buildings, re-
ported to the house this morning unani-
mously in favor of the impeachment of
Secretary of State Allen, Attorney Gen.
The commission ia composed of repreeen-
tative attorneys from the republican.
democratic and independent party eau
cuses and members of the legislature.
The impeachment proceedings will now
be pushed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

Gaping and that the detectives were on
his trail. He represented to her that abe
was also liable to be arrested, % he was
acting as her agent. Mrs. Woods gave
him $4,000 to buy off the detectives.
February 81, Frame returned to Denver
and the next day he got from Mrs.
Wood two drafts on Keuntze Bros. of
New York, one for $1,000 and the other
for $1,000 and she has not seen him
since. Mrs. Woods finally consulted a
lawyer, who reported the matter to the
police. A detective traced Frame to
Lima, Ind, where all trace Of him Was
lost.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
A Hallaluiah Xad ding.

WATERBURY, March 3O.-A grand hal
lelujah wedding of two prominent mem
bers OF the Salvation Army in Connect
cut is announced to take place in this
city today. Commander Ballington
Booth, the leader of the Army in this
country, will perform the cere mony.
The contracting parties are Adjutant-
General D. E. Durham, commander Of
the army in this state. and Captain Grace
Oliver, Of Brooklyn, N. Y, who has been
associated with Adjutant Durham in the
work here for some time. A large hall
has been secured for the exercises and
the occasion will be made a grand rally
OF the Army in the state.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
Edison Company Wins . suit.

TRENTON, N. j., March 3d. Judge
Green, of the federal court, filed very
important opinion at noon in the case OF
the Edison electric light company against
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co., in
which he upholds the Edison patents.
Millions of dollars are involved through
out the United States, and will accrue to
the Edison companies. The patent in
question is that covering the consumption
and feeding wire method of distribution.
Edison obtained it ten years ago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

New YoRK, March 3l.-The Cont
mental trust company, of New York, has
in hand the business of efIecting a con-
solidation of, or trust for, six Of the great
est typewriter companies in the country,
on basis of 10000, 900 capitalization.
The stock is to be divided pro rata, ac-
cording to bargains which have been
agreed to by the several members of the
combination. The transfers of stock will
be made as soon as the books are opened.
Among the companies interested are the
Remington, Yost, Hammond, Caligraph
and Anne rican.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
Helped Himself to Cash.

New York, March 3O.-The steamer
Saginaw brings news that the president
Of San Domingo, on March 4, visited the
French bank at San Domingo city, broke
into the safe and took $62, 900 in cash
He attempted to leave for Monte Christie,
but was prevented by two French men
ofwar, who demanded reparation and
indemnity of 100000. The United
States ship Kearsarge was in port at the
tino
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
GOOD FRIDAY.

How the Day Is Being Observed in New
York City.
New York, March 3l.-Today is Good
Friday, and special services were held at
nearly all the churches. The custom
house, sub-treasury, all commercial and
maritime exchanges and many other
lines of business were closed. As it is
not legal holiday, however, and COM
mercial paper maturing must be met, the
banks remain open. The celebration of
Pesach. or the Passover, will be begun
by the Jews the world over at sunset this
evening, and will continue eight days
among orthodox Jews, while reformed
Jews will observe it seven days.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
AGAIN BEHIND THE BARS.
A Romantic Story, In which Would-bs
Murderer Prominently Figures.

A Romantic Story, In which q wouldbs
Murderer Prominently Figures.
OTTAWA, Ont, March 30.-A romantic
story has just been brought to light here
by the arrest OF James Kelly on charge
Of having feloniously cut Alfred w. Pal
mer, civil engineer, formerly Of London,
England, but now Of New York. Mr..
Palmer. who was formerly associated
with Sir Douglas Fox, the eminent en-
gineer, was retained by Sir Rowland, the
representative OF the dominion govern
ment, to undertake series of boring
operations in the northumberland straits
to ascertain the feasibility of construct
ing a tunnel between New Brunswick
and Prince Edward island. Mr. Palmer
went to work and prosecuted his opera
tons Immediately, but differences Of q
somewhat serious character appear to
have arisen between him and Sir How
land, which led to a good deal of i'll feel
ing between the parties. Whether as a
result OF the troubles or not, MIR. Palmer
was, in September last, assaulted by
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

been emoved and started back to Yon-
Gala to notify the railroad officials when
he was confronted by five men who set
upon him, beating and stabbing him
twice. One of his wounds is
possibly fatal. They then threw
him over the guard rail twenty
feet to the ground. The wounded man
climbed up the side of the ravine
and walked and crawled half q mile,
falling at last from exhaustion. He
fred his handkerchief just in time to
save himself and the lives Of 25O passen-
gers. 1t is thought clue to the mis-
creants has been found.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
over n Million Dollar. atc,.r

LITTLE Rock, Ark, March 3O.-Gov-
ernor Fishback has sent message to the
legislature saving that over a million
dollars has been stolen, and evidences OF
the debt are missing from the treasury,
waiting to be sneaked in and redeemed.
he urged the passage OF an act making
1t felony for any state treasurer to re-
deem such evidences of debt.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
A FIENDIsH DEED.

An Atte mpt to Wreck the California Ex-
press Near ROseburg.
SALEM, Oregon, March 81. An attempt
was made at midnight last night to wreck
the north. Inbound California express at
Rice's hill, a few miles north OF Rose
burg. A rail was removed from the tres
tie and 40 fixed as to throw the train of
the track. The express came whirling
down steep grade, and was just reach
ing the curve leading to the trestle when
the engineer saw a man lying between
the rails and waving burning cloth.
Tho man proved to be George E. Rich
ardson, who was walking to Roseburg.
He had discovered that the rail had
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3O.--At meet
ing OF the grand jury this afternoon DR..
Keeney was called as witness to testify
as TO Mr.. Mackay's condition and the ma
ture OF the wound. 1t is said that Ripley
will be- indicted for assault to murder,
and that he will not have a preliminary
trial in the police court. Rippey, whom
told about the possible indictment, said
he was satisfied and wanted to be
speedily tried.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
Damage In Delaware by Floods,

WASHINGTON CRossING, N. j., March
30.-The breaking OF the great gorge in
the Delaware river and the subeiding of
the water on the farms, reveal damage
which years cannot repair. Orchards
and vineyards are ruined and roads have
to be rebuilt. The loss is estimated at
r1illion dollars.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

PINE BLUFF, Ark, March 30.-It is
ust learned that the diabolical murder of
Phil Gardener at Sheriff., who left note
IN the Body, poured alcohol over him be.
ore killing him, and then set him on fire.
Burns were discovered all over the tor
.ured body. Three men and three
were placed in Jail this morning
charged with the murder. Two more are
nnder surveillance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
Dropp.d Dead In His Chair.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 30.-David
Scannell, for many years chief of the
San Francisco fire department, died
suddenly this morning, aged 70 years.
He was sitting in q chair at the engine
house on Bush street this morning at 8
o'clock, reading paper. Suddenly his
head dropped and he was dead. His
death was due to kidney and liver
troubles.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
To Elect Judge Deady's Successor.

PORTLAND, March 30.-The board of
regents of the state university met in this
city this afternoon for the purpose of
electing a president to succeed the late
Judge Deadly. Henry Failing is promi-
nently mentioned for the place. II is re-
ported that professor j. w. johnson has
resigned the presidency OF the university,
his resignation to go into effect next
September.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

PARIS, March 30.-The Panama canal
concessions granted by the government
of Columbia and which were extended
for one month on February % of this
year, expire today, all efforts to resusci-
tate the corporation having failed. The
Republic of Columbia will now enter into
possession of all the canal property.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

ALBANY, March 30.-The senate has
arranged it's exercises to commemorate
the death of General Hustled. They will
be held in the assembly chamber at 8
O'Clock this evening. There will be mu-
sic by quartet, prayer, and an Grafton
by Chauncey M. Depew. Two thousand
invitations have been issued to mem bers
OF the legislature, state officers, and
members of the family.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07
SHE FOOLED THEM ALL.
The wild Career OF u Handsome Siren
Brought to q Close.

Brought to q Close.
ATLANTA, Ca, March 30.-Mrs. Ham
mond, the fair blonde whom Police Com
missioner English declares has $40 900
of the Gate City banks stolen funds, is
in Jail this morning, and will stay there
until the case is concluded. A gentleman
from the Magic city today told Of her
wild career IN that place. "Such Wis
ion Of loveliness You never beheld," he
said. ''She was my neighbor. She was
a com municant ut st. Mary's fashionable
Episcopal church, and she was just 80
good and sweet that the ladies were i'm
pressed, and they were all getting ready
to call, when some OF us found out from
the boys around town that she was not
what she seemed. There was great
stir when we had to have her moved, but
she went. Her husband got divorce,
and she became the pet of first one man
and then another, wreckisg one whose
fortune before he heard her siren voice
was fully 5000, 900.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

New YORK, March 3l.-The French
steamer La Normapdie arrived this morn.
ing and reported that four days ago she
spoke the steamer Hekla OF the Thing
valla line, disabled in mid-ocean. She
had made temporary repairs to her dis
abled machinery and was steaming on
her course at the rate OF eight miles per
hour. The vessel has about 800 passen-
gers, of which 600 are in the cabin.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

A Defauiter Commits suicide Ry Snhafinr
Gas.


Gas.
SAN Francisco, March 3O.-E. Ans
den, formerly cashier of the Continental
Insurance Company, who disappeared
after shortage of $1,000 in his accounts
had been discovered, committed suicide
last night: He was found in lodging
house on Bush street this morning. A
rubber tube was attached 10 gas Jet and
one end in his mouth, and the gas turned
on. A letter, addressed to the coroner or
surgeon Of the receiving hospital, read as
follows:
cause of death, madness and despair.
Be noble enough to give only these, the
true reasons, to the press and public.
Further particulars Will cause only more
misery and unhappiness to my unde-
serving friends and relatives.
E X. AMsDEN.
"P. S.-Means employed. opium"
Amsden was "a years old, aud lived in
Oakland.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-04-07

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 30.-In many
cities OF the state primaries will be held
today and Monday, in which delegates
to municipal conventions will be named.
The instructions given out by the
straight.out democracy bar all those from
participation who voted for Kolb for
governor, for Weaver electors or for
populist congressional candidates.