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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

to the city by the Swedish citizens and
accepted by one Of the park officials in
behalf Of the city. The unwilling was
preceded by q procession OF Swedish
societies. Next came the great pageant
Of the warsbips moving up in two rol-
umns from the lower bay TO anchor in
Hudson river, opposite the upper end
Of Manhattan leland, where they will re-
main till President Cleveland passes be
tween the lines to review them 10
morrow, which will be the gala day of
the celebration.
MONUMENT TO AUDUBON.
NEw YORK, April 26 "A monument
to the memory of James Audubon, tie
famous naturalist, was unveiled this
afternoon in Trinity Cemetery in the
pre- sence Of many members Of the
scientific societies from different parts Of
the country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
TRIED TO SHOOT GLADSTONE.
London Excited Over an Attempt to As.
ssssinate the English Premier.

sassinate the Engifsh Premier.
LONDON, April 27.-The Pail Mall
Gazette contains a sensational article uu-
der big head lines declaring that an at
tempt was made to shoot Gladstone at
midnight last night as he was walking
through st. James Park on his way
home. Gladstone saw nothing OF tha 90.
currence. The man under arrest is
named William Townsend, thirty-eight
years old. The officer who arrested him
saw him mount the steps OF Gladstone's
residence shortly after Gladstone entered,
and when the policeman ordered him to
descend, he fred at him and desperately
resist. d arrest. Townsend says the dis
chal &c of the revolver was accidental.
The prisoners note book contained q
mass of rawlings against Irish home rule
and the suggestion that the murder OF
Gladstone would be justifable. Not
withstanding the statement that Glad
stone was in no danger OF being shot,
and that no importance should be at
tached to the affair, there is q growing
suspicion that Gladstone was nearer
imminent danger than his friends are
willing to admit.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

ROME, April 27.-The German en-
peror had narrow escape today I. ON q
serious accident. The emperor WAS be-
ing driven in a carriage to a railway
station in Frascati, which lies on the
slope of the Album mountains, about Is.
miles from Rome. The carriage was
overturned at curve in the road and the
horses fell. A groom sitting behind was
thrown off and the carriage damaged.
The emperor was uninjured, and, after
ascertaining that the groom was also un-
injureu, he proceeded in another carriage
to the station. A crowd Of people, at
tracted by the accident, saluted the en-
peror with cheers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

AsHLANp, KY, April 2S.-P. Cassidy,
OF Coal Run, Pike county, ten days ago
came here in company with q trusted
negro and several hired men, with sew
eral hundred cattle. The money, on q
check given in payment fer the cattle,
was drawn st a Catlettsburg bank, and
the men, with the exception Of the
negro, were paid off and sent home.
Since then there is no trace OF either
Cassidy or the negro. Cassidy is worth
$iOO, 900, and since his disappearance he
has fallen heir to a like amount by the
death of his father.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
An Opium. SIN uggler Sentenced.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.-H. lapel
engineer Of the smuggling schooner Louis
Olsen during her voyage from British
Columbia to Monterey with contraband
Chinese some months ago, pleaded
guilty in the United States district court
YESTERDAY. He was sentenced to 80
days Imprisonment in the county Jail
and ordered to pay Q fine of 500. The
active participants in the notorious
smuggling transaction have now been
disposed Of. Legal proceedings insti-
tuted against William Olsen, the owner
Of the vessel, are still pending.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
THE GREAT NAVAL PARADE
ReVitVsd BY President Cleveland 10
New York HaFbor.
4 TRULY IMPRESSIVE SPECTACLE
Three Miles Of Monster Ships Belch Forth
Flame and Smoke 10 the Delight Of
ln Admlrlns Crowd.

NEW YORK, April ia ne8Vy rain
storm ushered in the day OF the great
naval parade and the exercises were
postponed till l O'Clock this afternoon.
Promptly at O'clock, President Cleve-
land and party left Victoria Hotel, drove
to the dock, embarked ON the steamer
Dolphin and steamed away to review
the squadron in spite OF the still I'M
favorable weather. The city, which was
gaily decked with bunting, presents
sorry appearance.
The quaintest part Of the days pro-
ceedings was that the post of honor at
the head OF the reviewed vessels WAS
occupied by the Columbus carayels.
These pigmy boats anchored opposite
Ninety-third street, aud formed practi-
cally turning point Of the review. The
line OF vessels reviewed was over three
miles in length, stretching in two col
umns from Twenty-third street to Ninety
fifth. The president was escorted to the
Dolphin by naval aides, accompanied by
Mrs. Cleveland and members of the
cabinet aud their wives. The Duxe of
Veragua, the nations specially-invited
guest, and a lineal descendant OF Colum.
bus, followed the Dolphin in the army
boat Of General Meiggs, and members OF
the diplomatic corps occupied the coast
survey steamer Blake. About O'Clock
the signal was given for a start. As
SOON as the president stepped on board
the Dolphin she tripped anchor, and
fired one gun as signal. This was res.
pended to by boom which seemed to
shake the whole city. The double
turretted monitor Miantonomah, lying
at the rear of the port column
fred one of her new ten-inch guns,
charged with nearly two hundred and
and fifty pounds of powder. At once tn.
whole feet was called to quarters ant
their yards manned. The scene wat
as pretty as could be imagined As the
Dolphin's bow came in line with each
man-of-war, present arms" was sounded
. on a buge. Officers and crew ssluted
! the bands struck up national air ant
the national salute Of twenty one gum
. were fred by each ship. During thu
half hour or more the presidential pro
gress lasted the csnnonsding nevel
ceased until more than 1000 guns wer,
fired. Toward the close there was on
! Titanic roar with flashes OF red tame an,
dense sulphurous clouda OF smoke, whicl
all the spectators on shore could distin
guish. When the Dolphin reached tn
end OF the line at Ninety-fifth street, sh
. dropped anchor and made preparation
t to receive the commanding officers Of tn
! ! foreign squadrons, who were presents
+ to the president by their respective min
z listers. The officers were attired in full
! ceremonial uniforms. This ceremon
closed the public ceremonies Of the day
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The president
announces the following app ,intments:
Government directors Of the u MON Pa.
ci6c, Henry F. pimock of New York,
d NJ. Dickinson of Michigan, j. w.
Doan of Illinois, Fitzhugh Lee Of Vir-
ginia, James w. Huddock Of Nebraska
David &. Browne. collector Of Gus
toms for the district Of Montana and
Idaho
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
tn II BIG TIRE ES.
CaiifOrnia's Monsters VIII Have . Place Of
Honor at the Fair.

Honor at the Fair.
CHICAGO, April 26.-The place Of
honor in the central rotunda of govern.
ment building at the worlds fair has
been given to the sequoia eigantes, or
big California tree, which represents, a.
no other single tree conld do, the
natural resources of this country and the
scope Of natural forestry long before tho
advent Of Columbus. This section Of
the tree is named General Noble " in
honor Of the late secretary Of the in.
terror. The total cost Of cutting, ship
ping and installing it in the government
building was $10,4S7. 1t took IL cars TO
bring it to Chicago. As the section of
the trunk now stands it is about 80 feet
high. 1t is protected all around by =
light ornamental railing. A door has
been cut in the immense trunk, and as q
major part Of the interior is hollow, there
are other exhibits inside which will
be lighted up with brilliant incandea.
cent lights.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
The Tsrrors Of the Sec.

New YoRK, April 27.-At noon the
naval squadron from Hampton Roads
was sighted few miles south of Sandy
Hook. Loud mouthed cannon from the
vessels in the harbor and on the forts
gave them a greeting as they swung
into anchorage near the narrows. Des-
pite the flags and drizzling rain thou
sands gathered at points Of vantage to
see the incoming terrors of the sea.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

to the situation in Utah and New
Mexico, and they will 60 to Los Angeles
over the Atlantic & Pacific road. 1t 10
the intention Of the committee 10 pay
some attention to irrigation methods,
and while in California will proceed to
certain sections Of the southern part of
the state where irrigation has already
been tried. 1t has not been deter
mined how long it will be necessary to
remain in California, and it will prob.
ably be impossible to arrange any stated
time until their arrival there.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

CHICAGO, April 27.-rhe magnificent
new armory OF the First regiment Of lii
nois national guard was destroyed by
fire early this morning. Two men are
known to have persisted in the the flames
and it is supposed six others shared the
same fate. Two others were rescued
with the utmost difficulty by the firemen
after they we're badly burned. The prop.
erty loss is over $500, 1000.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

NAPLES, April PA fatal panic &C.
Cured last evening in the church Of
Tore Annunziata. During the services
the draperies about the altar we're blown
against lighted candle. The flames
spread rapidly and the congregation
rushed for the doors. Women and
children were thrown to the floor and
trampled upon. When the fire was ex-
tinguished it was found that eight wo-
men and Ave children had been crushed
to death, while hundreds of others we're
seriously injured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

BoNHAM, Texas, April 2S.-Jim Burk
aud Sam Massey, negroes, were hanged
here this afternoon in the presence Of
ten thousand people Of all colors, size
and sexes. Burk's crime was outraging
white woman near Ambia. Massey YVES
hanged for murderous assault on Tire
Smith family near Sherman, causing the
death of Mrs. Smith, whom he outraged,
and permanently disabling her husband.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

CHICAGO, April 26.-rhe national
worlds fair commission, in session thia
afternoon, considered the question OF
opening the fair on Sunday. Commits,
sioner sisbock Of Iowa offered reeolu-
ton looking to an inquiry into the,
legality OF the Sunday closing clause in
the appropriation act passed by congress.
by taking it before the federal courts
The resolution was referred.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

Los ANGELES, April 27-M. B. Perry,
an elderly man, tragically ommitted
suicide on his wife's grave yesterday, by
shooting himself through the head.
Perry was very well-to-do man. and
owned large amount Of property in this
city. A year ago his son committed
suicide by taxing poison. Perry must
have had a penchant for suicide, az
sometime ago he told tn, kr-per f tn
cemetery that he intrndt d 10 amit
suic,d',, and that he had not mad up hi.
mind NJ lu~t what tim" it ought to b-.
done Perry was At.nui Is Yt.hrs of Az.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
THE LIBERTY BELL.
10 welcomed at indianapolis by Large

1t 10 Welcomed at indianapolis by u Large
C0ncourse OF People.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 2S-The Liberty
Bell arrived here from Cleveland this
morning. 1t was greeted by 1900
school children, each carrying a flag
After viewing the patriotic relic the child
rem marched with the Philadelphia COM
mittee to the capital where many thous-
and people had assembled. The child
rem sang patriotic songs and ex. President
Harrison delivered an address to the
children, outlining the significance Of the
event, congratul sting his hearers on the
growth Of patriotism in this country and
predicting an increase OF reverence to the
flag in coming years.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
zulus Captursd the Train.

CHICAGO, April 26.--Two hundred
Zulus for the worlds fair arrived this
morning and created sensation. The
first advices of their approach was q call
for the police. A load of bluecoats WAS
sent out to meet the train at Sixty-first
street, and found the train crew beaiegeH
in baggage car and the Zulus in possess
sion OF the train 1t seems one of their.
number lost something and held the con-.
ductor responsible. They were only
paeitied after long palaver AMI taken to,
their destination within the grounds.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
Supposed to Have Bsea Poisoned.

SAN FRANcIsco, April 27.-James 6
Mcmillan, a dry goods merchant, died
in his room at lodging house early this
morning. apparently from poison, and it
is supposed to be case OF suicide. The
motive for McMullan's act, is, however,
mystery, for his domestic life was Of
the happiest and his business prosperous.
The only explanation that has been
offered is that he had been drinking, and
that liquor always crazed him. Deceased
was 80 years of age. He leaves a widow
and three little children.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
WAS A COwARDLY DEED.
Murdersrs OF the Chinsmsn ut n uliir
MAKE \ Confession.

Murd0ror0 OF the CnI0ouou NJ
Mako Confession.
OREGON Cry, April 28.-The muir
derers OF the Chinaman killed at Null
limo April 10 are known. The deed
was committed by James Burns and
Theron Mack. They are now in Gust ,dy
and have made full confession,
which is now in the hands Of the
prosecuting attorney. They planned to
rob the Chinaman and expected to &C
complsh this by threatening 10 cut off
his cue. Wien they broke in the door
Of the cabin with rstl, the Chinaman
showed fight and they became fright
ened, thinking that he Was armed, and
shot him. Frightened at what they had
done and still afraid OF their victim, they
shot again then ss he wsa passing from
the door they struck him over the head
with a rife barrel and ended by shooting
him through the head.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

LANSING. Mich, April 27.-Ths Ing
ham county savings bank cloasd this
morning, and is in the hands Of the COM
missioner Of banking. Little is known
of the cause as the bank officers are,
very reticent. 1t is said it was caused
Ivy the failure of the Pennsy lvania saw.
ings bank, in Detroit, to furnish enough
currency 10 do business. The situation.
is extremely critical.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
WELL-kNOWN MAN MISSING.
His Friends Fear That He has Been
FOul!y Dealt With.


Foul!y Dealt with.
SAN FRANcIsco, April 27.-Captsin d.
o. ackburn, Of the steamer Montser-
rat, is missing, and bis friends fear that
he has been foully dealt with or has
fallen into the bay and been drowned.
The Montserrat is nearly ready for fea,
but the captain cannot be found, and 60
far as could be learned yesterday he has
not been seen since he left the vessel, q
week ago last Wednesday. When the
Monsterrst returned to san Francisco
after her famous bIackbird trip 10 the
Gilbert islands, she was placed in the
coastwise trade, and has been engaged
in carrying coal from Nanaimo TO this
port. Blackburn gained q great deal OF
notoriety last year by fitting out his yes.
sel as a SLAYER and Transporting large
number OF Gilter islanders from their
homes to Guatemala, where they are now
at work on coffee plantations. Black.
ourn entered into scheme after the loss
OF the "blsckbird" brig Tahiti. and he
made large sum OF money by the opera.
ton.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
BURIED TREASURE.
Digging Up An Old Boat Sunk Forty
Years Ago.

Digging Up An Old Boat Sunk Forty
Years Ago.
PARIS, Texas, April 2S.-About forty
years ago a steamboat sank on Red
river, at a place nearly opposite Clarks-
vile, in Red River county. In time
the river changed its bed and the boat
WAS covered with sand. The spot was
lost sight Of, except by few. Several
weeks ago a party located the place,
and q company WAS organized to dig up
the boat. News was received here to-
day that the company had dug into the
boat after going through thirteen feet Of
quicksand. They found everything in
tact, just as it was forty years ago
They have already taken out forty bar
rels of wine, several birrels of whisky,
about $1,000 in gold and rare china and
a good deal of silver plate. The ex-
plorers say thimbl OF the whisky
makes one feel as though he owned the
.ub-treasury in Washington.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
Disabled Steamer lowed In,

SAN Francesca, April 27.-Ths steam
er sigma, several days oversine from
Chatham bay, arrived Safely in the har-
Dor last evening, in tow OF tho tug Relief.
On the 18th inst, while the steamer was
of the Umpqua river, = crankpin broke,
and the rest of the voyage had to be
made under sail. At O'Clock yesterday
afternoon the Relief picked mp the dis
sbled vessel. Captain Bendegard re.
ported every one on board we'll.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
Col umbus Exercises In New York.

New York, April 2S.-The Columbus
exercises today consisted OF monster
parade down Broadway. The line was
ma ie up of sailors and marines from the
war vessels. Governor Flower re lie at
the head OF the procession. The foreign
ers occupied position between the
United States sailors and marines and
the national guards of New York and
Massachusetts,.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
A MASSACRE PROBABLE.

The NavsJo Outbreak Assuming Alarm
ing Proportions.
DURANGO, Colo, April 2S.-The Navajo
outbreak is assuming alarming proper
tions. The settlers are securing arms
and ammunition here to protect them
selves. One settler reports that Mission,
Welcb's and other ranches are sur
rounded and a massacre is probable.
Governor Waite has received telegram
from Lieutenant Plummer, at the
Agency, asking that state troops be-
aant
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
A storm on Prince Edward Island.

HALIFAX, April 2S.-A terrific storm
swept over Prince Edward island yester-
day afternoon. Several vessels are
ashore, and large number Of lobster
fishers were blown out to sea and I'M
doubtedly perished
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
UNION PACIFIC MATTERS.
Tho fairs of tho Road in Better shape
than Ever Before.

Tho Affairs Of tho Road In Better shape
than Ever Before.
BosToN, April 26.-Charles F. Choate
presided over the annual meeting of the
stock holders OF the Union Pacific rail-
way company, which was called to order
this morning. The meeting is to elect
directors. The directors ticket is the
same as that Of last year, with the ex-
ception Of George j. Gould and Sidney
Dillon Ripley, who will fill vacancies
caused by the death OF Jay Gould and
Sidney Dillon, The report was the most
favorable the stock holders have received
for many years. The company earned
about three and half per cent on the
capital stock, which was twice the stock.
holders surplus in the previous year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

OGDEN, April 26.-Tbe Trans. Mis-
sissippi congress- began its morning
session by passing resolution calling on
the railways to place rates to the worlds,
fair at such figure as will enable the.
masses in the west to attend. The,
Nicaragua canal WAS then taken up.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
An Australian Bank Fails.

LONDON, April 27.-The suspension
was announced of the London chartered
bank Of Australia, with capital Of fl,r
OOO, 900, and reserve Of E320, 600. 1t has
branches in London, Victoria, New
South Wales, and Queensland.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The president
today designated Assistant Secretary
Hamlin to act AZ secretary OF the treas
ury in the absence of Secretary Carlisle
who leaves this afternoon with the presi-
dent and other members OF the cabinet
for New York to bs absent week. The
situation today shows no improvement.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

TOPEKA, April 26-Speake.s DosgTsss-
publishes card denying t,,at he ever
said that governor Llewelliag had been
fixed by the railroads and therefore
would not call an extra session. The
governor said 10 q reporter that he
had beard of Douglass making such an
assertion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
CHICAGO, April Wheat, 7lla.


MELBOURNE, April 2s.-The Standard
bank of Australia has suspended, pend.
ing reconstruction. 1t had An authorized
capital OF 81 900 GOO, and it's reserve and
profits were fl25, 900. The sank had a
high reputation and numerous branches.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

TOLEDO, April pa bill asking for the
appointment of receiver for the Toledo,
Ann Arbor Il North Michigan railroad
was filed in the United States court this
morning,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

COLUMBIA, Tenn, April 2S.-The
Seconu National bank closed it's doors
this morning No statement has yet
been made public.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

PRAGUE, April 2s.-A large portion Of
the town of Krenlzberg, containing 1900
inhabitants, has burned. One hundred
and seventy houses were destroyed and
six persons burned to death.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22
HILL WILL VISIT US.
The New York Senator Coming to the
Coast Next summer.

WASHINGTON, April 2G,--ssnator Hill
will visit California in July. 1t is said
here today that the senate sub-commt-
tee ON territories, appointed to visit
Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Okla
homa, will depart from Chicago June 10
next, and by July or earlier will arrive
in Los Angeles. Senator Hill Is a men,
Der Of the committee, and his colleagues
will be Faulkner. Bate, Plat and Davis.
1t il now thought that the committee
will 70 direct from Chicago to Salt Lake
City over the Union Pacific line. They
will proceed with their investigation ss
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

New York, April 2S.-President Cleve-
land and members of his cabinet left
over the Pennsylvania road at II; l5 p.
In. today for Chicago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

SIOUX Cry, Ia, April 27.-D. 7. Hold
pes. the largest financial operator here,
flied an assignment for the benefit Of his
creditors this afternoon.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-09-22

PORTLAND, April 2s.-Prince Roland
Bonsparts, grand nephew OF Napoleon /. d,
arrived here this morning from San
Francisco. The prince is making tour
Of the coast.