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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
BOUND TO BURN HIS HOUSE.
Several Attempts Made to Fire an Italian
Consul's Residence.


CINCINNATI, March is. - Several at
tempts have been made by two unknown
men to burn the country residences of DR..
Ravogil, the Italian consul here. The
house is eight miles from the city. A
month ago fire was discovered in the rear
Of the house and extinguished. The
next day the consuls watch dog was
drugged, but did not die.
Late last Tuesday night another fire
was discovered in the rear of the house,
and, while neighbors we're extinguishing
it, the watch dog lmped in. The ami
NAL was covered With blood, had large
cut on lis neck, and bore other evidences
OF desperate struggle Wednesday
night watch was instituted, and at 2
O'Clock Thursday morning two men were
seen stealing towards the house. The
guard opened fire. but the men escaped
unhurt. Consul Rsvogil cannot explain
the cause of the attempts at incendiarism.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
Outrages by Striking SILK Dyers.

PATERSON, N. j., March Is Striking
silk dyers this morning marched to the
works Of Limon q Anger, broke down
the doors, forced the workmen out,
threw the unfinished silk on the floor.
turned on the water in the tubes, and
burned a large quantity OF material.
They then proceeded to Beerden's dye
house and drove the men out. All the
dye houses are being guarded by the po..
leo
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
BLACkMAN IN OFFICE.

He Assumes Control and Appoints "a few
Deputies.
PORTLAND, March 14-Henry Black.
man today assumed the Office of collector
OF internal revenue Of Oregon and WASH
ington. He announced the following ap-
pointments:
]. f. Bellinger, of Portland, chief
clerk.
Travelling deputies-E. L. Minis, of
Pendleton, ]. B. Mullsy, of Portland, A.
j. Barlow, OF Gold Hill.
Gauger-H. G. Dodson, of Heppner.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
Good News for Working Men.

Providence, r. L., March l3..-With
the resumption of work in half dozen
mills Monday and extensive building
operations, hundreds of idle men are fast
disappearing from the public streets.
Along the Pawtucket valley every mill
is in operation. At Centerville the Les
ter wooden goods mills are in opera
alton day and night. The leading mills
in Pascoag, Burrellville and Huntsville
started up today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

LISBON, March l3.-The authorities
have received cable from the COM
mander of the Corvette Mindello con-
firming the situation as already reported
at Rio Janeiro and asking instructions as
to whether he shall continue to give
Admiral De Cana refuge on his vessel or
return him to his flagship.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

WASHINGTON, March 16.-At the open.
ing OF the Pollard Breck enridge trial this
morning the plaintiff herself took the
witness stand.
The plaintiff testified regarding her first
meeting with Breckenridge and their
subsequent relations. She accompanied
Breckenridge on several lecture tours.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
FLASHED IN THE PAN.
Tho VIII be No Conference Of Employees
and U. Z. Receivers.

and U. =. Receivers.
OMAHA, March l6.-The conference be-
tween the employees and receivers Of the
Union Pacific has flashed in the pan, at
least temporarily, and nothing short Of
further orders from Judge Caldwell is
likely to bring them together again.
Yesterday Receiver CLARK, at prelimin-
airy meeting, furnished the head of each
organization represented statement to
the effect that the receivers did not
recognize that any agreement with the
employees as to wages or other matters in
force before the receivers were appointed
are binding on the receivers. Further
more the receivers had sought to put new
schedules in effect as to only three
classes Of employees, enginemen, train
men and operators, and these are the
only classes which they would recognize
as entitled to take part in the conference.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

FoRT WORTH, Texas. March 49,
This morning X. M. Page, formerly pres
ident of the Merchants National bank ,
now in liquidation, was shot and killed
by A. b. Smith. formerly cashier Of the
same bank. The cause Of the killing is
unknown.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
National Party to Meet.

PITTsBURG, Pa March l3.-The ntrw
national r arty will meet in state conven-
ton at Lafayette Hall, in this city, today
and in national conference tomorrow. A
plan for political union will be discussed,
keeping prohibition as prominent in the
fusion as possib BILE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
Democratic state Convention,

PROVIDENCE, March 14-This is the
date for the democratic state conven mon.
The republican gathering will be held
but a few DAYS from this time. 1t ia ex.
pected that the national committees of
both parties will be interested in the cam,
paign, which begins today and closesl
with the election, April 4.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
HIS SECOND MURDER.
An Ex-Convict Murders His Wife Near
Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio.
CoLUNDUs, o., March 16.-John
Geschwilm, an ex-convict, murdered
his wife, Anna, in railroad shanty in
the eastern suburbs of this city last
night. About five years ago Gescnwilm
murdered his brother in a quarrel, and
was sentenced to two years in the peni.
Tertiary. He had been working at the
Panhandle shops, but recently threw up
his Job, and his wife told him il he could
not support her to go. He left, but re-
turned last evening and begged her to
allow him to come back, but she was
durate. ~
He then drew a butcher knife and
stabbed her in the breast. The woman
died in few moments, and the murderer
escaped.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
Signed THOMPSON, Minister.
THE BOMB-THRowkR KILLED,
And Many Others Injured by All Explo
sion in Paris.

ana many Others Injured by an ExplO-
sion in Paris.
PARIS, March ia dynamite bomb
exploded this afternoon inside of the
main entrance to the Church of La Mad
eleine. The man who threw the bomb
was killed by the explosion, and mum.
Der of others were severely hurt.
Full particulars are unobtainable, as
the police are in possession of the church.
On the explosion being heard, people
rushed to the scene, and some who pre-
coded the police entered the building and
found it filled with smoke and could hear
shrieks and groans. Apparently a num-
Der OF wounded people were inside.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
A Blockade on the Short Line,

BOISE, March Is The breaking of the
Indian creek reservoir has caueed great
damage along the Oregon Short line for
forty miles. Trains are blocked at Cald-
well on the west and Mountain Home
on the east. Many bridges have gone,
and it will probably be several days be-
fore travel is resumed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
Fire at New Orleans,

New ORLEANS, March 15.--The building
of the famous Pickwick club, on Canal
street one OF the oldest and most aristo
cratic clubs in the South, was Quilted by
fire this morning. Loss $3.50, 900.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

BALTIMORE, March l4.-Miss Louise H
Morris, of Baltimore, was married to
Frederick Gebha-d, OF New York, TODAY.
The announcement of the engagement
was made on New Years day. The cere
mony was performed at the residence of
the brides parents, on West Franklin
etreet. 1t is understood that the number
of invitations were limited to about fifty.
including New York and Baltimore SO.
ciety people. A sprinkling OF represent.
atives from other points were also pres
emit. De Courcy Forbes, of New York.
was Test man. There were no brides.
maids nor ushers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

SooTTsBoRo, Ala, March 13.-The
grand jury has recommended the inn
parchment Of Judge M. 3. Talley Of the
northern judicial district court, for
actively aiding and abetting the SHELTON
boys in killing Banker Cross.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
An Old Theatrical Manager Dead.

BALTIMORE, March l4.-The veteran
theatrical manager, John A. Ford, pro-
prietor of Ford's Grand opera house,
died this morning from the effects of
la grippe. He was the oldest theatrical
manager in the country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

WAsHISeToS. March 16-The silver
seieniorage bill, which passed the senate
yesterday, will pot 90 to the president
vntil Monday, the senate not being in
session today. The vice president can
not sign it until that body meets again
Monday. 1t was, however, presented to
Speaker Crisp today, and received his
aipnatuYe
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

placed first and foremost. II was decided
to dispense with state lecturer as cal
aired officer and to appoint district, state
and local organizers. Resolutions were
adopted declaring the Alliance to be nom
partisan.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

PORTLAND, March l5.-Union Pacific
officials today received word OF q wash
out near the Cascade Locks. A fill
about forty feet in length and fifty in
depth was carried away, leaving the track
suspended in the air.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
He Killed His Tenants.

MooRINes PORT, La, March Isl. s.
Neel called on William and Tom Lane,
negroes, for rent due him. They at
tackled him with club and axe, when
be fred, killing both.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

ST. LOUIS, March 13.-The annual
meeting OF the Missouri Pacific Railway
Company and the st. Louis, Iron Noun
tain 4 southern Rail way Company, will
be held in st. Louis TODAY.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

ST. JOINS, N. F., March 10. - The
steamer Virginia Lake arrived this morn
ing towing the steamer Briscoe. When
the latter WAS found she was practically
dismantled. The men were out of pro.
visions and reduced to mere skeletons.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

WASHINGTON, March lathe depart
ment has received cable from Minister
Thompson, at Rio Jsneiro. confirming
the Associated Press advices Of the un-
conditional surrender Of the insurgents,
after half an hours fire from the govern
ment forts. De Cana, it says, had pre-
viously gone aboard the Portuguese man
of-war. Much satisfaction Is expressed
at Rio over the fall Of the rebellion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

WAsHISeToN, March Is --Ex senator
Davis, of Massachusetts, was taken sud-
denly i'll while on a visit here today. It
is thought he is afflicted with paralysis.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

CANNES, March 13-The yacht races
for the cups given by Ogden Goelet and
James Gordon Bennett will be sailed off
Cannes today. One cup, worth 5000
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The house
went into committee of the whole on the
sundry civil bill. taking up the amend
ment relating to the transfer Of the coast
and geode.ic survey to the navy depart
ment. The amendment was defeated,
81 to l04.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
Wheat At eh. Bot,om No,,h-

NEW YORK, March Is. May wheat
touched GA today, the lowest ever
known in this market at this time of
year. =. The Cause is heavy stocks.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
A Negro Murderer Lynched.

SCRANTON, Pa, March l5.-The negro
Pureyes, in Jail at Stroudsburg for the
murder of Christopher Ehlers, escaped
last night, and posse captured and
lynched him. ~ q.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

New YORK, March 1.-THE following
cable has been received by Flint & Co,
who fitted out the dynamite cruiser
Nictheroy from Captain +. G. Baker of
hat vessel:
"RIo. March IA.
Finished in good shape. BAKER,"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

francs, is for yachts of more than twenty
tons, and the prince of Wales cutter
Britannia, is prepared for the race. Sew.
eral Of the crack French yachts will also
start in this race The race will take
place on this, the first day of the Yacht.
ing carnival at Cannes. These two ems
are presented by Ogden Goelet for an in.
ternatioDal yacht race, to be sailed for
the first time in 1894.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

Russo German Treaty Passed.
BERLIN, March 10 The reichstag has
passed the Russo German commercial
treaty by . large majority. .
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

New YORK, March leone million
dollars in gold has been taken for ship
ment to Europe tomorrow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March l3.-willism
Brown, the colored wife murderer, has
been sentenced to be hanged here today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

=, MIFFLINToN, Pa, March l3.-James
Carpenter, convicted last month of the
murder of his father, will be sentenced
today il his motion for new trial is
denied.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
MADE A RICH HAUL.

Daring Robbery OF a Station Agent In
oklahoma.
GUTHRIE, o. T., March Is. Two
masked robbers last night took Station
Agent Rusk, OF Woodward, o. T., from
his room in the hotel to the station and
compelled him to deliver up SIC, 600 for
the Fort Supply paymaster, besides
money and checks for Wellington and
small sum OF railroad money. The rob.
bers rode away to the southeast. A posse
has been ordered out to trail the robbers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

OREGON Cry, March l5.-The William.
cite has risen Is feet, and is still COM
ing up rapidly. Boats are unable to
pass the canal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
bumped from . Third-story Window.

DETROIT, March l6.-Fire broke out at
O'Clock this morning in building on
Cadillac square, the upper floors OF which
are occupied by about forty negro lodg-
ers. In the panic Thomas Settle jumped
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

from a third-story window TO the base
ment and Was badly hurt. The fire is
believed to be of incendiary origin.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

CONCORD, N. H March Is The an
nual town municipal elections take place
throughout the state today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

PORTLAND, March l6--Whest, valley,
831a "a IS; Walla Walla, rs a TN.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March l3.-Town
elections took place today throughout the
state
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
FALL OF THE REBELLION.

BRAZILIAN Insurgents Surrender without
Firing . Shot.
Morning newspapers published Asso-
ciated Press dispatches to the effect that
the Brazilian war was at last ended.
Yesterday at II O'Clock the forts at Rio
Jsneiro opened fire upon Fort Villegaig.
non. The firing was not returned by
the insurgents. The lombard nent lasted
An hour, when the insurgents ran up a
dag OF truce and surrendered tc Peixoto.
Rio Janeiro is wild with joy over the fall
Of the rebellion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
Two Statesmen Quarrel.

LONDON, March lathe Globe reports
that a startling meeting between Sir
William Vernon Harcourt and Lord
Roseberry took place today, and says
that if the distinguished statesmen did
not quarrel they at least told each other
some hard facts. 1t is stated that yes
terday evenings demonstration was in
tended to be demonstration against
Roseberry, and the latter is said to be
fully aware of the fact.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

The Governments win Reject the Kesolu.
tiOn Passed by the Commons.
LONDON, March l4.-When the house
of commons met today Chancellor Har-
court announced that the government
had decided to move the rejection of the
amended address in reply to the queens
speech, looking to the abolition of the
house of lords, and substitute another
short address in reply.
Lahouchere, the radical leader, said
the amendment passed yesterday was
not intended as a vote of want OF conf
dence in the government, but to quicken
their action.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

hepu"iican dafns In New Hampshire.
CONCORD, N. H., March l4.-Rsturns
from the annual town elections show un-
equalled republican gains. Towns which
had been democratic for years have gone
republican.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23

CHICAGO, March IS - Cash, 561a; May,
58H.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
To Abolish the House of LorAs

LONDON. March l3.-The house Of COM
mons has passed Henry Laboochere's
amendment to abolish the house of lords,
l47 to las, in spite Of the opposition Of
the government
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-03-23
JENKINS AND THE COMMITTEES.

He Win Appears to Refute Charges, II
Any Are Made.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-Judge Jen-
kins, Of the United States court, In reply
to the notification Of the congressional
committee to investigate the Northern
Pacific injunction, says if the committee
is merely to consider the legal correct
ness OF his order he does not care to ap:
pear before the committee, but If his per-
sonal or official integrity is to be taken
in account he will meet and refute the
the charges.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-01
HORSES DIRT CHEAP.
The Trolley and the Bicycle Are Rap.
idly Knocking Them Ont.


Electric lines and bicycles have re-.
duced the average value of horses In
the United States from twenty-five to
fifty per cent. In the westeri-ranre
country the loss is felt the worst for
the surplus has formerly been sold in
the east. Now the east is a closed
market to ordinary grade of ,horses,
and there il surplus everywhere. In
cases of forced sale prices are some.
times ridiculously low.
Recently number OF carloads Of
range horses of good grade were re.
ceived by an eastern road for ship
ment to IN eastern terminal. The east
ern road advanced the charges of the
western lines, which had forwarded
the horse and added the amount to its
charges for transportation. Arrived in
the east there was no market for the
horses and they were finally sold for
SO head. The eastern road was paid
the entire purchase price and then was
compelled to charge $500 to profit and
loss for its experience in the horse
no more charges on horses.
The telling of this story brought out
Il recent experience of railroad off.
cial in Kansas City. He wanted a
good, small-Sized riding horse for bis
boy and found exactly what he wanted
in Kansas City horse market He
wanted to buy the horse Immediately,
but was informed that he must buy it
at auction. AS a special favor hhe
auctioneer agreed to put up the horse
selected to be bid on first, the railroad
official being in a hurry. As it was led
out the auctioneer announced; "Lot
No. 49," and the officials eyes sparkled
as he noted the springing gait and
graceful form of his prospective pur-
chase. He would willingly have given
S1oe for the horse without a bid, but
carelessly called out, Fifty dollars,
as starter, He was jubilant when it
was finally knocked down to him for
S15. He decided to lead his prize home
Immediately and so announced himself
to the barn manager.
"What will you have done with the
others?' asked that functionary.
There were six horses in Lot q and
the railroad official is thinking Of
starting a livery stable.--C Chicago Her
aid
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-01

tomatum Is not larger than sau,,
machine, but 1t has more inv,s,h,7
knives, springs. sharpeners and ninch
ers about 1t than steam thrasber
The wire from which the pins ar
made Is coiled around Il small d,,a
attached to the rear end Of tho mo
chine, different sizes of wire and pIncb
ers being used for the several var.
cites of pins. The wire passes from
the drum into the machine. throuyh
small hole provided for that purnos.
being kept straight and taut by
brake on the drum. and series OF irou
pegs across the platform of the ma.
chine. A queer little pair of pinchers
("catchers') seizes the wire and thrusts
it through a hole, where it is held
while small hammer beats head on
the forward end Of the wire.
Here it is held until knife descends
and cuts the wire in proper pin length
Next it is allowed to drop into
groove through which the heads Gan.
not pass. and while being held in thar
position is exposed to the action of a
set of small files, which almost IN.
stantly give it smooth, sharp point
The pin is now finished and ready for
the polishing tub, which is simply
revolving barrel in which the pins are
cleaned and polished by their own
friction. After going through the mol.
ishing tub they are boiled in a solution
Of acid and tin. This latter operation
gives them their shining appearance
After going through the acid bath they
are accounted as being finished and
ready for market.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-01
HISTORY, BEL y lex .oN-TwRED.

1t will be seen that in the notice pub
lished in last nights Gazette as to the
general form of thanksgiving for the
birth Of young prince, the old form
is preserved. and that it is to be used
in all churches and chapels in Eng
land and Wales and in the town q
Berwtdk.on Tweed" The announce
ment recalls the curious history Of this
old town; how, while England ana
Scotland We're at variance, 1t De
longed first TO one and then to another
until Henry VII. made 1t independent
of both countries-a curious isolation
which 1t long preserved, possessing
chancellor, chamberlain and otnef
officers of a kingdoms. rather than
borough's state. This was put az
end to by the municipal reform acs,
and the name of Berwickon-T8eeu
ceased to appear as IT formerly haa
done on all acts Of parliament l. =
presumably an oversight that i ~
not disappeared from these notices
also. London Globe,