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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
ASSISTANCE BADLY NEEDED
Aid Needed for the Sufferers Of the
Southern Storm.
APPEAL TO CHARITABLE HUMANITY
The National Red Cross Association viii
Have to Feed 10000 People for
Eight Months-The Homeless.

New YORK. Oct. 12.-Miea Clara Bar
ton, president of the National Red Cross
Association, sends the following commu-
nicatiun from Beaufort, s. c.:
The problems confronting the Ameri-
can National Red Cross is how to feed,
clothe, nurse and shelter 10000 people
for eight months; how we can feed these
people, putting their weekly allowance at
a peck of grits and pound of meal for a
family of seven, scarcely food enough to
keep body and eoul together; how can
we rebuild 5000 houses, completely or
partially destroyed. Based upon thor
ough investigation of rs per cent. of our
district, We will have to feed an average
OF 1000 daily for eight months, and will
have to rebuild 5000 cabins. l quote
from our agents. report of one Of the is-
lands, smaller one: Nine families
have lost their homes; not board from
them can be found. These families are
crowded into other houses. found 20
persons living in one cabin. The surviv-
ors are in corn cribs, under trees and
brushwood, and if shelter is not quickly
provided death from exposure is newt
able Our funds and provisions are not
sufficient to last a month, and the problem
that confronts the nation can only be an
swered by the generous people OF our
country. If the poor, helpless, suffering
people of these islands are not helped
not for a day, a week or a month, but for
eight months-the world will ring with
the humiliating news that a famine ex-
lists in the United states -
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
ALLEN BkEAkS ALL RECORDS.
Fl olds the Floor Of the senate for -Four
teen Consecutive Hours.

Holds the Floor of the senate for Four
teen Consecutive Hours.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-All night long
Senator Allen, of Nebraska, held the
floor, interrupted by an occasional i'll
tempered colloquy for a roll call, which
dragged the sleeping senators fiom the
adjoining cloakroons. For twelve hours
and half he bad held the floor contin-
uously, breaking all previous records
Shortly after O'Clock this morning VOL
colt made point that forty three was not
quorum, as Montana, Wyoming and
Washington were only partly repre-
sented. Vice President Stevenson ruled
that the senate as constituted was COM
posed of eighty-fve members, and forty
three was a quorum. Wolcott appealed
from the decision, and the appeal was
tabled by vote of thirty-eight to five,
Allen, Henderson, Martin, PETER and
Morgan voting in tine negative. Then
Allen, apparently as fresh as when he
began fourteen hours before, resumed his
address. Allen concluded at quarter
past 8. Martin, of Kansas, was to follow
him, but Voorhees, suddenly interposed
with motion to lay the PETER free coin
age amendment to the repeal bill on the
table, and the roll was called. Only for
ty.one senators voted. Dubois being the
first senator on the roll and present, who
refused to vote, the chair called on him
for an explanation. Dubois said he con.
sidered the amendment too important to
be passed upon without debate. The
vote on the motion to excuse Dubois re-
eulted in twenty.one ayes and twenty
nine nays. Dubois name was again
called. He still failed to respond, and
then followed discussion as to whether
Dubois could be compelled to vote, but
the point was soon dropped. At 9:l5 the
ballot was announced. showing fifty SEN
ators voting. The result was, yeas 33
nays 10. So the PETER amendment was
laid on the table. Voorhees, said the
PETER amendment to the Voorhees, bill
was the only one PENDING, except tina,
offered by the committee on finance
which is the Wilson or house bill, anC
that Martin, of Kansas, should be recog
nized to discuss the question.
At 80 p. m. Martin was still speak
ing. The program of the silver men il
to have Teller or Jones follow Martin
and Stewart follow them. Stewart
Jones, Pugh, Morgan and other silver
men who were not present last night
taking regular rest, came in this morn
ing, while Teller, Wolcott, Dubois snt
others, who were in the chamber al
night, went home to sleep and rest. They
have the best of the situation, az the,
only need enough men to keep the tall
going, while the opponents of silver mus
at all times be ready to muster quorum
Silver men decline to respond on calls o
roll to establish the presence of quo
rum.
A canvass of tho senate at 2 p. m
indicates that the continuous session will
last at east through tonight Voorhees,
declares that the administration is no
seeking a compromise.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20

by reason of wounds received in the lin.
Of duty; also those who volunteered for =
term Of two years prior to July %, 1881
and served their full term of enlist.
ment, unless discharged for wounds re-.
ceived in the line Of duty but no drafted
person, nor substitute, nor any one who
has at any time borne arme against il
eligible. A statement by the Adiutant.
general of the legion says: ut is be-.
lieved that those who entered the ser.
vice prior to July, 1868, had but one Oh.
ject in view, and that was the preserva.
ton of the union. There were no boun.
ties prior to that date, nor were there
any fears of draft; consequently, those
who shouldered q musket or welded a
sabre felt that it was sacred duty to Of.
fer their lives in defense Of their conn.
try's honor" An article of the rules
provides that "No officer or comrade If
the Union Veteran Legion shall in snv
manner use this organization for partisan
purposes, and no discussion of partisan
questions shall be permitted at any Of it's
meetings"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE students OF St.
Navier's Jesuit College, New York, three
years ago delighted classical scholars in
that city by producing in all it's archaic
fidelity the Latin play of THE Cap
tives," by Plautus. 1t was the first time
that complete play in Latin was given
in the United States with all the ancient
accessories of chorus, costumes, scenery,
etc., presented on the most severe elias.
steal standard. In compliance with a
number of requests, and under the aus
pices Of the Alumni Association, the
rector of the college has consented to al
low a section of the students to 60 to
Chicago and give the play here just ~ II
was staged in New York City. 1t will he
offered as a practical specimen of the
higher educational men Of the Catholic
colleges, just as the exhibits of the
parocbial schools are now seen in Chi
cago. 1t is proposed to give an after
noon and evening performance on this
discovery Day" The play will be pro-
duced later in New York.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
DEATH ON THE RAILROAD
i PEiShtful Collision Between Two Sec.
lions Of q Passenger Train.
TIE YICTInS FRIGHTPULLY MAHGLBD
Seventeen Persons arc Killed Outright and
Plily.tVo IDjuret-The Air.
Brakes Would not Work.

JACKSON, Mich, Oct. 13.-One OF the
most frightful railroad accidents occurred
here at 80 this morning. The second
section Of an Oswego special ran into the
rear end OF the first, telescoping two
coaches, while the first section was
standing on the track. Some of the pas
sengers were out on the ground, sOne
eating breakfast and many asleep. The
dead number seventeen and the injured
fifty-two. Most of the dead we're fright
fully mangled. Engineer Whalen, in
charge of the second section, says he
saw a signal to keep back, but when
he tried to stop the train he found the
air brakes would not work. The fol-
lowing is a list OF the dead:
Maggie McMaster, of Pennyan, N. Y.
James j. H. Keller, of Hammonds-
port, N. i.
George Huffman. of Lomansville, N.
Y.
Mrs. Norton Beardsley, of Canton, Pa.
Miss Harriet Binell, Of Pine City, MY.
Mrs. Charles Starr, of Elmira, N. Y.
Mrs. Darwin Gibbs, Of Wheeler, NY.
James Woodbury., Of Bath. N. Y.
Mrs. Lloyd Woodbury., Of Bath, N. Y.
An unknown baby, whose parents are
believed to be killed.
An unknown man and an unknown
woman.
An unidentified woman with ba De
in her arms.
The wreck was one Of the sections OF
worlds fair train OF the Delaware,
Lackawana 4 Western road, running
over the Michigan Central tracks. The
two rear cars completely telescoped each
other and every person in them wac
either killed or injured. So far nine
teen bodies have been found. The in
jured number fifty or sixty.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
A Slow Yacht Race

New YORK, Oct. u.-At l AT the
Valkyrie crossed the line half length
ahead of the Vigilant, with good draw
ing breeze. At l :57 she was six lengths
ahead. At PAP the yachts had made
only about four miles in the course of
an hour. At this rate it will be impossi-
BILE to finish in the time:limit.
At 3:15 the racers we're only 500 yards
from the turning point. They will pos.
sibly be able to finish within the time
limit. The Valkyrie still leads.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
MINI EsOTA DAY.
The Thirty fifth Anniversary OF Her Ad-
mission to Statehood.


mission to Statehood.
CHICAGO, Oct. l3.-The thirty-fifth an
niversary OF Minnesota's admission to
the Union was celebrated today al
Minnesota Day" This forenoon a
macs meeting Of Minnesota people was
held; this was addressed at IL o'clock
from large platform near the state
building by Governor Nelson. President
Northrop. of the State University smoke
upon the educational development of the
state; s. NJ. Owen talked upon the agri-
cultural development OF the common.
wealth; A. @. Towne, of Duluth, dis.
cussed the mineral resources, and Hon
II. F. Stevens spoke upon our munich
palities, President d. A. Montfort pre-
sided.
The speaking was concluded by !
O'Clock, and lunch was then served to
the governor and other participants in
the exercises. At o'clock the members
OF the ladies' auxiliary board gave u re
ception in the state building to all
Minnesotans, serving tea and light re.
freshments. The Third Regiment, I'M
der command of Colonel Shandrew, and
the two batteries CT artillery, under com
mand Of Major Libbey, participated in
the exercises. The governors staff also
attended in full uniform.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
HARDLY PROBABLE.

Report That an Agreement to u Com
promise had Been Reached.
WASHINGTON, Oct. ia conference
was held last night by German and other
compromises, at which Voorhees, was
present. 1t resulted in practical settle-
ment of the terms Of compromise. They
are the continued purchase OF 4,500, 900
ounces Of silver each month until, with
the amount now uncoined in the treasury,
the amount shall reach eight hundred
million ounces. and provision giving the
secretary of the treasury authority to
issue 5000, 0OO, 600 worth Of three per
cent. gold bonds, if necessary, to main
tain the gold reserve. The presidents
representative at the conference is said
to have agreed to the terms of the COM
promise.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
REPEAL IN THE SENATE.


The Question Yet q Long Ways From
Final Settlement.
WASHINGTON, Oct. l1.-Some members
OF the senate who believe compromise
better than the passage or abandonment
of the repeal bill, have been engaged this
morning in an effort to secure an agree
ment. The effort, how ever, is only tenta.
tive and SO far has failed of results.
Leaders of the various propositions ex-
pect no final result until il becomes evil
dent that a quorum cannot be kept in
the senate. After that, compromise is
expected, for but few really believe a
vote on repeal can be reached. Silver
men are prepared for continuous ses-
sion of forty eight hours. Cockrell will
speak all day. Tonight Teller and others
will fill in the time. Stewart and Jones,
of Nevada, will rest tonight bat will be
prepared to occupy tomorrow If neces-
sary.
The House and senate.
WASHINGTON, Oct. lin the senate
the repeal bill was taken up. Cockrell,
of Missouri, resumed his speech, begun
Monday. He said the opponents of the
bill were ready to pass it if amended.
In the house Hunter, of Illinois, pre-
sented resolution for recess from Oc-
tober IA to November l. 1t was referred
to the committee on rules.
Cultivate presented an order for the
consideration of McCreary's bill to
amend the Geary exclusion act from day
to day until it was disposed Of. Without
division the resolution was adopted. Nc
Creary opened the debate. The bill, he
said, ii passed would cave billions of dol
lars to the United States, and ut the
same time meet with widespread de.
mand for the discontinuance Of undesira-
BILE Chinese immigration. To trsnspor-
$1,000 Cinnamon who have not regis
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Voorhees, Asks Another All-night SEES
sion-Chinese and Banking Bills.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-Voorhees said
to an Associated Press reporter that he
would at o'clock this evening again ask
the senate to continue in session during
the night, and keep it up until vote s
reached. He did not know whether he
could hold quorum, but it would not be
his fault if one failed. movement ia
on foot, In opposition to Voorhees, prop
ostion to ask for night session, to pro-
cure an adjournment at 5 80 till Mon.
day. The house has agreed 20 take a
vote on the Chinese bill at O'Clock Mon.
day. The banking bill will be called ny
Immediately after. The house is now
discussing the Chinese bill.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
Peace Looked for In Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, Oct. 1.-THE organized
Alabama state democratic executive
committee has been called by Chairman
Smith to meet here today to consider
the proposition made by the Jeffersonian
democratic executive committee. which
is that the next candidates for state
officers shall be selected by primary cleo
tons, In which all white men who were
democrats before the election OF last year
shall participate. Kolb claims that II
such proposition lie accepted the Jeffsr.
sonians will fill the state offices next
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
IRRIGATION CONGRESS-.
A Movement for she Redemption Of Vast
Tracts of Arid Land.


Los ANGELES, CAL, Oct. 1O.-The In
terDational Irrigation Congress, which
convenes here today ia, perhaps, one of
the most important gatherings of the
century, as it inaugurates the most gen.
eral movement for the redemption of our
vast arid lands ever attempted. The
Utah, September Is, 1891. That session
dealt exclusively with the arid public
land question, and pronounced in favor
Of the ceding of the lands to the states.
The Los Angeles congress is the legiti-
mate sucuessor of the convention OF 1891.
having been called by the national exec
utive committee chosen in that year.
The congress will be much broader in the
scope of its discussions, and considerably
larger and more repr esentative in attend.
ance, although the Salt Lake convention
was not disappointing in the latter re.
spect. The congress will be composed OF
delegates appointed by the governors OF
the seventeen states and territories lying
wholly or in part weet of the one hun
dredth meridian. These will be rein
forced by delegates appointed by county
officials, colleges and universities, mayors
OF cities and boards of trade. A conven-
ton thus constituted is sure to contain
! men from every walk of life and to repre-
seat all shades of opinion. But the
membership of the convention will by NO
means be confined to western men, nor
to citizens of this country alone. East
ern financial and professional interests
will be we'll represented, and it is conf.
dently expected that several foreign coun-
tries will send delegates. In view of the
fact that irrigation is an object of lively
governmental concern IN several Eu-
ropean countries, as we'll as in Africa,
Asia, and Australia, it is likely that this
invitation of the secretary of state will
meet with considerable response. 1t lie
already certain that the convention will
contain many distinguished men and be
a very notable body. The departments
of the interior and of agriculture will be
represented by officials already designated
for the purpose.
Other subjects of peculiar western in.
terest will relate to problems Of
irrigation engineering and methods OF
irrigation from the standpoint of the prac
teal agriculturist and horticulturist.
Among the broader subjects for discussion
will be the financial aspect Of irrigation
az it presents itself to the interesting pub
lie of the east and foreign countries, the
social possibilities of the reclaimed region
from the standpoint of the home-seeker
and the needs of national legislation or
the subject. There is ample material fol-
five days profitable debate, and there
will be no doubt that the opportunity
| will he fuly utiljzod
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20

MACON, Ga, Oct. 12.-Today conven-
ton Of representative colored citizens
from every county in the state will be
held in this city. They come to discuss
the ways and means whereby the sup
preston Of outrsges and lvnchings in the
South may be effected. The meeting will
be largely attended, as already great en-
thusiasm has been manifested in the
movement, and from every indication
the attention will attract widespread at
tention. The delegates will be chosen
from the best class OF negroes. The OBJ
ject Of the organization as given out by
the originators seems to be to take into
consideration the best possible means OF
suppressing acts OF violence among their
own race, and corresponding decrease
of lvnchings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
In the interests of Wallis.

CHICAGO, Oct. 11.-At the request of a
number of influential and philanthropic
citizens of Chicago and other cities, wbo are
interested in the material and moral
welfare of newsboys, shoeblacks and
street waits, convention will be held in
Chicago for three days, commencing to-
day, of practical men, to discuss and pro-
mote practical measures for the improve
ment Of the condition of the boys of the
foregoing classes. Many governors have
appointed delesates.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20

AUBURN, N. Y, Oct. lO.-The inaugu-
ration Of the Rev. DIR. Henry M. Booth,
Of Eaglewood, N. j., as president of the
theological Seminary, took place today.
Three thousand invitations were issued.
The charge to the new president was de-
livered by the Rev, Arson j. Epson,
chancellor of the university of the state
OF New York, and formerly member Of
the seminary faculty.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20

MENDocINo, Calf, Oct. 1.-Two
wrecks occurred in Albion Hsrbor this
morning. The schooner Corinthian,
Capt. Frank Stodard, went on the rocks
loaded with lumber and is probably q
total wreck. The crew have come ashore.
The schooner Albion is on the beach
badly smashed up. Captain Hansen was
drowned and his body washed ashore.
The balance Of the crew were saved. The
sea is very rough and other wrecks are
likely to occur.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
UNION VETERANS.
Three Days Session of the Legion-Its
History and Purposes.

Three Days Session OF the Legion-Its
History and Purposes.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 1.-THE Union Vet.
eran Legion begins three days session
here today. The legion WAS organized
at Pittsburg, Pa, March, 1884, and the
national organization was perfected No.
vember II, 1856 Encampments are
now organized in eighteen states and the
District of Columbia, numbering lO4 en-.
campments. To become a member. the
applicant must have been an officer, SOL
der sailor or marine Of the union army,
navy or marine corps during the late
civil wal, who volunteered prior to July,
l, 1868 for term of three years, and
was honorably discharged, for any cause,
after service OF at least two continuous
years; or was, at any time, discharged
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20

LONDON, Oct. 11.-An officer OF the
secret service declares the speech Of
John Redmond at the Parnellite meeting
at Dublin, Monday evening, confirms
the reports that the Clan.na- Gael are
organizing and that Redmond's speech is
an appeal to the young men to be ready
for active work in the future.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
RAILROAD LANDS.


Supreme Court Asked tn Settle the Ques.
tiOn OF Taxation.
WASHINGTON, Oct. TO- Ex-Attorney
General Garland has asked the supreme
court to advance the case of the North.
ern Pacific against Patterson, county
treasurer in Montana. The case is of i'm.
portance to all the Western states and
territories. as it will ultim ately settle the
question of all unpstented surveyed
lands within the grant Of the Northern
Pacific, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific,
Central Pacific, California & Oregon and
other railroads There are millions Of
acres of these lands, heretofore regarded
as taxable.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20

DUBLIN, Oct. 10.-It is evident from
speech of John Redmond, leader Of the
Parnellite party, at meeting here last
night, and resolutions of the meeting,
that the Parnellites have definitely
broken with Gladstone, claiming that he
has abandoned Irish interests and will
hereafter fight all English measures in
the house of commons.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
New England Banking Firms Suspend.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Oct. Wilbur,
Jackson & Co. and Shelmot, Binny &
Co., the largest banking and brokerage
firms in the state, and among the strong
est in New England, have suspended
The cause is said to be that the firms en-.
dorsed a considerable amount of Denver
street bonds. They are said to have dealt
heavily in Western municipal bonds and
bonds of railroads.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
Trying to Float u Schooner.

ASTORIA, Oct. 1.-Two bries are at
work getting the Peter Iredale afloat
near Tongue point. She was hauled off
but grounded again few minutes after
ward. No danger is expected, and it
is thought she will be abreast Of the city
by high tide.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
SOURCES AMENDMENT.
It Embraces Nearly Everything Demand
cd by Both Sides.


cd by Both Sides.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Ex-senator Squire
Of Washington, this morning introduced
in the senate his amendment to the sill
yer bill which has already been outlined
in these dispatches. The amendment
embraces about everything demanded on
both sides. The resolution offered yes
terday by Dolph. calling for information
as to whether China had requested an
extension Of time in which Chinese labor
ers are required by the act of May, 1892,
to register, was laid before the senate.
Dolph started to speak in favor of its
adoption. The senate then went into ex-
ecutive session. When the doors re-
opened, Hill of New York, presented q
petition by 5000 merchants Of New
York, asking the unconditional repeal of
the Sherman law. The repeal bill was
then taken up, and Mcpherson of New
Jersey, spoke in its favor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-10-20
Fighting q Receivership.

DENVER, Oct. l0.-Union Pacific sttor-
neys have filed reply in the United
States court to the application of John
Evans for the appointment OF receiver.
The reply in detailed way denies every
charge of violation of the agreements
whereby the Fort Worth passed into
possession of the Union Pacific.