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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

names:
Finance--John w. Thomas, chairman :;
Hon. John w. Foster, Senator James
Mcmillan, Hon. Gardiner g. Hubbard.
Senator Calvin 8. Brice, Colonel George
<. Lemon, Hon. John Hay, Colonel Alex-
ander T. Britton, B. H. Warner, William
B. Gurley, Hon. James L. Norris, Viii.
liam Ballantyne, Charles E. Foster, Jas.
E. Fitch, William Thompson, Hon. H.
H. Wells, Captain r. w. Tyler and Fred
erick Pilling.
Pulpits Rev. B. F. Bittenger, d. D.,
chairman; Rev. John Chester, D: D.
Rev. J. T. Kelley, Nathaniel Robbins,
DR. Henry j. Hunt, Aaron Russell, John
Adoiph and w. H. H. Warman.
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FLOODS IN THE EAST.
Immense Amount Of Damage In Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio.

Immense Amount Of Damage In Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio.
PIrrsBURa, May 18.-The sun is shin
ing and the great storm which has pre-
vailed over Eastern Ohio and Western
Pennsylvania for three days is believed
to be over. Allegheny and Monongahela
rivers are still rising, but tie waters will
hardly reach the danger line and no
serious damage is expected here. At
Beaver Falls the town ia at fever heat,
expecting the town to be swept from the
earth tomorrow. Few slept last night,
az reports were rife that the upper dam
was weakening and break was possible
at any time. At New Castle the situa-
ton 10 very grave. The water is five feet
higher than ever known before and is
still rising. Over ten miles Of the New
York, Pennsylvania Il Ohio railroad be-
tween here and Sharon have been
washed out since midnight. A large
railroad bridge went down this morning
with twenty loaded cars. Several bridges
and houses foated down this morning
and the carcasses of dead animals fill
the streams. Boats are plying in ten
feet OF water in the principal streets, and
business is entirely suspended at Johns
town. Conemaugh and Stony Greek are
booming, and it is feared great damage
will be done in the lower part of the city
FIVE INCHES OF RAIN.
CLEVELAND, May lS.-The rain which
has been steadily falling since Sunday
night ceased early this morning after 9
precipitation of nearly five inches. The
Cuyahoga river is higher than evel
known before. AS the waters reced,
the property losses along The banks ar,
found greater than at first supposed.
A MILLION DOLL ,Rs DAM ,GE.
PITTsBURG, May 1S.--It is estimated
the damage sustained by railroads in tn,
flooded districts of Ohio and Pennsyl
vanis will amount to over 81 100000.
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wOMAN's DRESS REFORM.
The Subject Being Discussed by the La
dies At the Wnrld's Fair.

The Subject Being Discussed by the La
dies At the W"r,d's Fair.
Chicago, May Is There were lively
times today il The seven different sim
ultaneous meetings. All the sub divi-
sions OF the woman's congress are in SEES
sion in the great art palace on the lake
front. The halls and corridors Of the
big structure are crowded with famous
women. Topics ranging from dress re-
form to evolution are under discussion.
Mrs. Mary Wright Sewell, of Indiana,
president Of the international council OF
women, presided over the department on
dress reform. She appeared in reform
costume with Q full skirt cut eighteen
inches from the floor and her limbs be-
low the border encased in neat-ftting
blue leggings. number Of ladies in the
audience wore reform costumes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

PORTLAND, Maine, May Is -Deput.'
Sheriff Harmon this morning telegraphed
to the city marshal of Bangor to have ex-
Champion John L Sullivan, who is
under arrest in that city, brought
to Portland where he will be taken into
custody by Harmon on both criminal
and civil actions that will be brought
against him for an alleged assault upon
Lawyer NJ. L. Lizotte on last Sunday
NIGHTS train.
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SPANISH ROYALTY.

The Infsnts Euiaiie Received with Great
Honors at Now York.
New YoRK, May l9.-The Spanish
steamer Reina Maria Christiana. bearing
the Infanta Eulalis and suite, arrived in
the harbor last night, and cast anchor in
the bay off Sandy Hook. About IL
O'Clock today the Infanta Eulslis was
transferred to the Spanish warship
Infanta Isabella and, preceded by the
Dolphin, firing royal salute, proceeded
up the bay to the dock.
The princess and suite afterwards took
q special train for Washington.
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AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
Daughters Of tho Revolution and Unita.
rian Women In Conference.

Daughters Of tho Revolution and Unita-
rian Women In Conference.
CHICAGO, May ia department con-
gress of the Daughters of the American
Revolution is in session today in the Art
Palace, under the auspices of the wo-
mans branch of the Worlds Congress
Auxiliary. The presdent-general, Mrs.
Stevenson presides. Papers will be read
ON the Continental Hall for the Dsugh-
ters and Sons Of the American Revolu-
ton the American Monthly Magazine !;
the adoption Of a national hymn, the re-
lations the society should assume to-
ward the proposed University Of the
United States, followed by discussions Of
these topics and others OF interest to the
society at large.
UNITARIANs IN CONFERENCE.
A Conference OF Unitarian Women is
also being held today in connection with
the Women's Branch OF the Worlds
Congress Auxiliary of the Colum bian
Exposition, in Hall No Ill Of the Me-
mortal Art Palace, Lake Front Park under
the auspices of the National Alliance OF
Unitarian and other Liberal Christian
Women, the Women's Western Unita-
rian Conference, and the Women e
Unitarian Conference OF the Pacific
Coast.
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OVERTAKEN BY FATE.

The Body OF Psllister, the Murderer,
Found In the Hudson River.
SING SING, May 18.-The body of Pal
lister, the murderer under sentence of
death, who with Rohle, another con-
demned murderer, escaped from the PEN
itentiaiy month ago, was found float
ing in the river opposite the prison this
morning, badly decomposed. The body
of Rohle was found some days ago and at
the time it was supposed Pallister had
murdered Rohle to facilitate his own es-
cape.
The body showed bullet hole in the
head. 1t is supposed Rohle shot Pallis.
ter and then suicided.
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MORE APPOINTMENTS.
Several Democrats Made Happy by Pres
idout Cleveland.

Several Democrats Made Happy by Pres
ident Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, May l8.-The president
has made the following appointments:
A. G. Baker, Of Arizona, chief justice
OF the supreme court Of Arizona.
Edward l.. Hall, Of New Mexico,
United States marshal for New Mexico.
Benjamin H. Moore, Of New York,
collector OF customs for Alaska, vice
Edwin 7. Hatch, removed.
Wah Pugh, Of Ohio, commissioner OF
customs, vice s. V. Holiday, of Pennsyl-
vania, resigned.
Robert M. Cousar, of Tennessee
deputy first auditor OF the treasury, vice
Alex F. Mcmillan, District Of Columbia,
resigned
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

United States met
to-day in the New
York avenue Pres
byterian church at
w ashington. DR..
Young, who was
moderator when the
&c n era | assembly
m 9 t at Portland
Oregon, last year,
preached the open
ing 9 e r m oD. He
was born in Dan
Vile, KY, in 1912.
He graduated from
Al H-k a-tI4-n
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The Danube Enters Portland Harbor
with 500 Mongolians.
PORTLAND, May 19.-The steamer Dan
ube arrived here early this morning from
Victoria with 500 Chinese passengers.
The Danube has not yet entered at the
custom house. 1t is stated that great
number of the Chinese have forged GER
tificates. The steamer Hayden Republic
is expected to arrive here this afternoon.
She has about 100 Chinese and Japanese
aboard. Among the Chinese are some of
those who were recently refused land
ing here
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

WASHINGTON, May ls.-Another army
officer is to be tried by court martial
Lieutenant William M. Williams, Of the
Nineteenth Infantry, is the accused Off
ce7, and this Is the second time he has
been subjected to trial. He is stationed
at Fort Wayne, Mich, where the court
met today. The charge is failure to pay
hia hills
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

New YORK, May 19.-The Northern
Pacific directors met this afternoon and
perfected collateral trust agreement.
The Farmers Loan and Trust Co., are
made trustees. The entire subscription
OF $l2 ,o0O, 900 to guarantee the syndicate
is now assured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

WASHINGTON, May l9.-The presideI
has appointed Kerr Crsige, Of North
Carolina third assistant postmaster gen.
eral.
John G. Brown of Id tho. has been APP
pointed register of the land office at
Blackfoot, Idaho; and John U. Jones, of
Idaho, receiver Of public moneys at the
same place.
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constructed flying
machine that will
fly. 1t was begun
about two years ago,
and has been built
in complete secrecy.
1t is now finished,
and will probably
be tried soon in
Washington. Prof.
Langley is at the
head of the Smith
sonian institute, at
Washington, where
he is looked upon
as quite the great
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LouisiAnA's Y. p. 3. O. K.

New ORLEANS, May 19.-The Louisiana
State Christian Endeavor Union will
hold convention from today to May 81.
The meeting will be held in Rayne
Memorial Church. Rev. F. s. Parker, of
New Ibaria, will preach the sermon. Ad-
dresses have been promised by Rev. j..
I. Sawyer, d. d., Rev. John F. Purser,
d. d, Rev. Franklin N. Parker, and
Rev. @. A. Hyland.
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Pupils of DIR. Briggs.

New YORK, May lS.-The fifty-sixth
anniversary, with the graduating exer-
cises, of the Union theological seminary,
in which DR.. Briggs is professor, was
held in the Adams chape! today. About
forty young ministers were graduated.
In the evening the annual meeting of the
society of the associated alumni of the
seminary will be held.
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successfully. The fairy craft is intended
simply for experiment, and not in any
sense for practical service in transporta-
ton. 1t is said to look at first glance not
unlike huge flying fish.
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ST. LOUIS, May lS.-The national con-
vent:ou OF the Young Peoples Societies
Of the United Presbyterian Church be-
gan here today at the First United Pres
byterian Church, Nineteenth and Nor
gan streets. Nearly 1000 delegates and
visitors are in the city. w. H. McLain,
state president of the Y. P. s. G. f.,
addressed the audience and Mayor G. P.
Walbridge welcomed the delegates and
Yiailora.
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Cumberland General Assembly.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 1.-THE
Cumberland Presbyterian General As
sembly of the United States began its
actual business session here today. Gov
ernor w. NJ. Fishback delivered the ad-
dress Of welcome in behalf Of the State,
and Associate Justice 8. P. Hughes well
coined the ministers and delegates to
the city.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

New HAVEN, Conn, May 1.-THE fol-
lowing members of the graduating class
OF the Yale Divinity school spoke at the
graduating exercises of the Yale theolog-
ical department today: Albert P. Davis,
of Hyde Park, Mass. Charles Ewing, Of
Dsnvers, Mass; George H. Flint, Of
Lincoln, Mass. Lincoln r. Goodrich, Of
Plainfeld, N. j.. Charles f. Harris, of
Providence, R. I. Warren ii. Moulton,
of Sandwich Centre, N. H.; and Frank
G.. Putnam, of Buffalo, N. Y.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

New York, May 1S.-The special train
bearing the principal officers and New
York's delegates to the international
league of press clubs, which meets in st..
Paul May 10, is scheduled to leave here
today Among those who will probably
go are Colonel John A. Cockerill, Murat
Halstead, j. l. 9. Clarke and @. W..
Price
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Appointments by tho President.

WASHINGTON, May II. The announce.
ment Of the appointment OF w. H. Dimond
to be superintendent of the United States
mint at San Francisco is incorrect. He
is the present incumbent and has tend
cred his resignation. His successor was
appointed this morning by the president
in the person Of John Leggatt, of Cali
fornia.
The president today appointed R. s.
Hough, of Ohio, solicitor. of internal
revenue.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26
Another Indiana Lynching bee.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 1S.-At three
O'Clock this morning mob, presumably
the same which lynched John Turney at
Bedford yesterday. went to Brownstown
and took lou Trenck, who shot and
killed Henry Fidler week ago, from the
Jail and lynched him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26
International l. eague OF Press Clubs.

ST. PAUL, May 1S.-The International
League Of Press Clubs began a three
days session here today. Fully FIVE
hundred delegates are in attendance,
and the event will far surpass the gather
ing of last year. Many famous men are
here or expected. Among these is the
president, M. II. De Young, national
republican committeeman G. ld owner Of
the San Francisco Chronicle; Colonel
A. Cockerill, Murst Halstead, Felix
Angus, the owner of the Baltimore
American; Charles H. Taylor, of the
Boston Globe; Geo. w. Childs, T. j.
Keenan,, jr., of the Pittsburg Press Joe
Howard, the famous New York journal
ist, etc, etc.
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A Lady Crushed to Death,

SAN Francisco, May ia terrible
accident occurred here this morning.
While Mrs. Hannah Hogan, q lady 60
years of age, was walking past q brick
building which was being erected on
Market street, near Central park, she
was struck by a falling iron girder which
had been improperly braced. The upper
part OF her body was crushed to pulp,
death occurring instantly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26
THE GEARY Law.
A M after of No Little Concern 10 tho Mis-
sionary Interests.

sionary Interests.
New YORK, May 18.-The Geary ex-
clusion act, which has always been
fought by the churches and missionary
societies, has given the home officials no
little concern. The Presbyterian board
of missionaries at its meeting YESTERDAY,
in addition to sending a csblegram,
ordered letters written to the four mis-
sions in that country, in which injunc-
tons to caution and conservative action
were enlarged upon. The Methodist and
foreign missionary society has decided
law. Sunday, May %, is to be observed
as a day of special prayer throughout the
country that such solution of the pend
ing question may be reached as shall
save the missionary interests in China
from disaster.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

THE PRESBYTERIAN.
Encouraging Reports From the Various
Missionary Boards.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-the annual
reports Of the various church boards,
sucn as those on temperance, benef-
icence, missions, freedom, etc, sub
mitted to the general assem- IDLY, show en-
couraging results in every branch Of
work undertaken by the Presbyterian
Church. The report of the committee on
systematic benefcence shows total re-
ceipts of all boards during the year of
81, 1888 ,562, an increase over last year
of $l58, 765. In Sunday School and
foreign mission fields, the year was one
of prosperity and development. Home
mission work, however, has not been &c
prosperous, partly owing to lack of funds,
and partly owing to the increasing diff
Guilty of reaching the foreign and skepti'
cal elements of the population.
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Henry Willard and the Northern.

New YORK, May 18.-Henry Willard
has authorized the statement that on
March l he sent to President Oskes
his resignation as director but at Cakes
urgent solicitation he remained to help
fund the floating debt, and would remain
on the board no longer than the present
term, which ends in October next.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26
CARNIVAL OF MUsaC,
Chorus of 1000 Voices Will Delight the
Ears of Minneapolis People,

Ears OF minneapolis People,
MINNEAPOLIS, May 1.-THE initial
concerts Of the great carnival will be
given today and tomorrow. They will
be three in number, two tonight and
tomorrow night and a matinee tomor-
row. Sousa's New American Band will
participate in the entertainments, which
will be given in the Exposition Hall.
Accompanying the band will be splen-
did coterie of soldiers. At the head OF
these stand Nine. Fursch- Madi, VIM.
Meytens and others.
In connection with the carnival con-
certs there has been organized a chOyus
of 1000 voices, under the direction Of
Colonel Johnson, to sing the national
hymns of all nations, America, England,
France, Germany, Russia. Ireland, Scot
land, Norway, Sweden and Denmark !;
plantation songs, Grand Army songs,
etc. This chorus will first appear at
this initial carnival concerts with Sousa's
band.
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Tho College Orator Beigns.

NEW YoRK, May ls.-Among today's
college commandments are these at the
following institutions: Drew Theolog-
ical, Madison, N. j.. Hampton Institute,
Hampton, Va; Shaw, Raleigh, N. O.;
University of Washington, Seattle.
WASH; West Virginia, Pennington, W..
Va.
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FLOODS IN THE EAST.
High Waters do Much Damage In ohio
and Pennsylvania.

High Waters do Much Damage In ohio
and Pennsylvania.
CLEVELAND, Ohio May ia furious
storm has ragged here since Sunday night
and still prevails. Nearly three and
half inches OF rain have fallen. Many
uncompleted houses, sheds and out
buildings have been wrecked by the
wind. The Cuyahoga river is out Of its
banks. Great quantities OF lumber are
being carried out into the lake. At noon
railroad traffic was completely suspended.
Trains are side-tracked where they are
and are unable to move. All business is
at standstill. There are no hopes of
relief till it stops raining. Many miles
of track are under water.
A Town Under Water.
NEWCASTLE, Pa, May ia large por-
ton of Newcastle is under water eight
feet, and the water is still rising. All the
boats in the city are being used to rescue
people from second stories. Factories
and mills are flooded. Several planning
mills have been washed away and a num-
Der of houses moved from their founda-
tons.
The Waters still Rising.
ERIE, Pa, May 17.-This section of the
state Is badly flooded. Buildings and
bridges have gone down by the score.
Many factories, etc, are flooded. The
fire department was kept out all night
rescuing people in the flooded districts
The waters are still rising.
The Worst Flood Ever Known.
EVANSVILLE, Ohio, May live are
now experiencing the worst food ever
known in this section. Every residence
on the lowlands is inundated and the
water il still rising.
DISASTROUS Floods ForetOld.
PIrTsBURa, May lit has been rain
ing throughout Western Pennsylvania fol
forty-eight hours. All streams are full
to their banks and disastrous floods ar,
foretold.
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will be number Of two-minute spec ches
by delegates present. The parade will
form at Main and d streets Wednesday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock, and move along
the following line Of march: East on
Main and High streets to Third, north to
Dayton, east to Seventh, south TO Lud-
low, west to Third, north to Court, west
to Front, north to High and disband.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

MINNEAPoLIs, May 1.-THE Citizens
Bank suspended payment this morning.
notice on the door says depositors will
be paid in full. This is one OF the small
state banks, and has capital Of $25, 900.
Deposits on May 4th amounted to
1898, 9l3.
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DUBOIS. Pa, May 1s.-A freight train
on the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
road ran away down long, heavy grade
last night, and collided with a work
train, causing general smashup. One
freight brakeman was killed, and three
men on the work train we're buried in
the wreck. The bodies were consumed.
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Frye's Estimate OF Blaine.

LEWISTON, Me-, May l8.-Tn response
to an invitation from leading citizens.
Senator Frye will repeat his eulogy on
Blaine in City Hall here this evening.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

Hull, May 19.--The union dock Ia.
borers strike has been declared off and
the men will go back to work Tuesday.
The settlement is the result Of mediation.
The strike began April Z.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

BLOOMINGTON, H., May l9.-W. H.
Schuremsn proprietor Of the Normal
Exchange Bank which failed Monday,
has been arrested, charged with en-
bezzlement. Friends wanted to furnish
bail but he would not allow it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

now comes before it
on an appeal from
a decision which
had acquitted DR..
Briggs of all charges
against him. DIR.
G. w. F. Birch is
the leading spirit in
opposition t o DR..
Briggs, and he it
was who made the
famous address in
the case at the last
gathering in Port
land. T b Q Fl g b I
against his return
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At tho hito City.

CHICAGO, May 18.-In the presence Of
three score thousand of people q noon
today the great Illinois state building At
the worlds fair was duly dedicated. Il
was the brightest day tho white City,
has seen since opened to the world.
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A strike For Eight Hours.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 1S.-All the union
teamsters and labcrers in the city, num-
bering 1000, struck this afternoon. All
public street work is at stand STILL
The men demand eight hours as days
work
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26
A Patent ONCE Investigation.

WASHINGTON, May lS.-The official
csnduct OF w. Z. Simonds, late CON-
missioner OF patents, has been investi.
gated. 1t is said the report will set forth
facts not easily explainable.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26
IAN Idaho Mine Owner MArries.

New YoRK, May 19.-J. R. Delmar,
the Idaho mine owner, and Nellie Vir-
ginis Sands, Of this city, were married
here today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-05-26

NEW HAVEN, May 1S.-Yale students
will tonight present an operate bur-
lesque of robin Hood"