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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
BETTER THAN A BANK,
A Mexican Don's Silver Mine, Which HI
Taps when He Needs Cash

Taps when He Nssds Cash.
For the past IL years viii Walker,
for merly of Independence, Mo-, has been
q resident of Mexico. Recently he re.
lated the following story to another Mis-
sourian, who, in turn, told it to q writer
for the Kansas City Journal:
"A Mexican grandee, whose name is
Don Alcazar de Chilicolorow, owns a ia
nous mine of inexhaustible riches in the
state OF chihuahua. 1t contains high
grade silver ore, and is 30 rich that
whenever the don or his sonora run short
OF money they simply direct the head
peon to gather together his delegation OF
II or Is serfs and their equally patient
and accomplishing fellow serfs, the bur-
ros. Then the don mounts the head bur-
70, and the procession takes the trail for
the family mine, as 1t is called. The
mine has been in the possession OF the
don and his ancestors for the past four
centuries. II is nothing but rude tun-
mel in the mountain side. The entrance
to the tunnel is securely barricaded with
heavy timber doors, which are securely
locked with three old Spanish locks, the
keys to which are always in the posses
eion of the don. When the mine is
reached, the don unlocks the doors. He
his hammock beneath the branches Of q
massive tree standing at the entrance OF
the mine, which was well-grown sap
ling when the fret don of the family dis.
covered the mine, 400 years ago.
The poems are then set to work get.
ting out the rich silver ore, which they
put into baskets slupg upon the backs
OF the burgos. 1t is but the work Of five
or six hours to get out ore that will be
worth several thousands of dollars. The
ore IL Tree milling ore, and it is no
trouble to work it, While the ore is be.
ing taken out OF the mine and put into
the baskets the don ia lying in his ham.
mock lesurely smoking cigarettes. When
the baskets are full the don manages to
pull himself together long enongh to
lock up the mine and seal the entrances,
and the cavalcade then starts back and
goes straight to Chihuahua, twelve miles
away. As soon as they arrive there the
don sells the contents of the baskets,
Tor which he receives from $l2,O 900 to
SIS 600 IN each In Mexican money. He
gives his reons a liberal tip besides
their meager wages, which they divide,
like the conscientious poems they are, be-
tw cen the church and pnlque merchant,
and reserve small modicum to keep
themselves and their families partly
clothed and fed until the don holds his
next grand rally, which occurs four OF
five times year. The don owns mag.
niicent hacienda, has lovely wife and
two beautiful daughters, who have all
the pride Of the true Castiliane. The
hacienda contains over 5000 acres. and
is on one of the principal highways lead
ing out of chihuahua, upon which, like
most of the landowners of the country
he pays little or no taxes"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
Tired of Life.

Owen Grigsby, of Eagle Point, young
man about 81 years Of age. committed
suicide last Thursday night by taking
laudanum or morphine, says the Ashland
Tidings. He was found dead in his bed
Friday morning. He had been in East
ern Oregon and returned home short
time ago. 1t is presumed that some love
affair that occurred while he was away
from home led to the suicide. A Med
ford correspondent says the young man
attended dance on Thursday night and
was in a particularly merry mood. Some
y good time, whsreupon n, he he replied .,
Sa' you Nobnr g ss tboygb
Of it, however, until the next morning
when he was found dead in bed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
CLEVELAND WRITES AGAIN.
Another Personal Letter Addressed to
Chairman Wilson.

Chairman wilson.
A New York World dispatch from
Washington says: Chairman Wilson has
received letter from president Cleve-
land, written Immediately after the an
nouncement of the decision of the house
to pass the senate bill. The letter is per
sonal, but pathetic, and contains highly
significant reference to the present atti
tude Of the democratic party on the issue
of tariff reform. Mr.. Cleveland said that
as soon az he heard the news of the de.
cision to pass the senate bill, he imme-
diately thought of Mr.. Wilson, and at
once sat down to write him brief note
expressing his feelings, realizing fully
the great effort by Mr.. Wilson to bring
about different result. He knew his
disappointment must be keen and lasting.
He urges him, though, not to despair,
and Gays that he, too, has felt great dis.
appointment at the outcome.
At one time, the president says, he
had begun to doubt whether the demo.
cratic was. after all, the real party Of tar
iff reform, but he had not permitted him.
self to entertain that thought, realizing
Immediately that no matter what the
temporary obstacles In the way of prog.
ress, the party must continue it's crusade
and it's members must remain loyal to
the cardinal principles of their organiza
ton. The last hall of the letter is given
up to admonishing Mr.. Wilson that he
must exercise great care in outstanding
his strength, and seek complete restora
ton to health The president urges him
not to be cast down on account of defeat
but to devote his thoughts to regainins
his full forces in order that he may con
tinue the fight for tariff reform, in which
the president assures him he will alwayl
be looked upon as gallant leader.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
A BRUTAL MURDER.


Mother and Babe Murdered and the
House Set on Fire.
Mrs. Philomena Miller, wife of John
Miller, the foreman matter at the Bay
view brewery, and her lS-months old
daughter, were brutally murdered in Sc
attic Monday evening by men who we're
evidently after $500 which had been
taken home by Miller Sunday After
supper Miller left about 7 o'clock to at
tend meeting of the brewery work
mems union, and his two elder children
went out to play in front of the house.
They returned about O'Clock, to find
the house enveloped in smoke and their
mother nowhere in sight. They called
two women, who discovered the dead
body of the woman on the floor Of the
middle room and the child's body on a
bed in the same room. The head ard
hands of the woman were mashed to
pulp. A trunk in the front downstairs
room and one in the rear upstairs room
had been ransacked, but the one in the
front upper room, containing 5000 in
gold, bad not been disturbed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
Pullman lnfArYiAWad.

Geo. NJ. Pullman to New York Herald
Reporter.
Normally We returned in Pullman
from 1000 to $500 republican majority.
| confidently expected that we should dc
much for Harrison. had not the slight.
est idea that the majority would fall be.
low 1000 in any event. You may imag-
inc my surprise when the returns came
in and Pullman had cast majority oil
more than 1000 for Cleveland. made
up my mind that was the last OF my sym.
pathy for workingmen. made up my
mind that my employees in Pullman were
not worth caring for and that would &C
ahead and cut wages to the bottom notch
| could get bueiness if business could bs
had. If the woikingmen wanted to vote
against my interests, l made up my
mind that they could take the conse
quences. Now, let US see how they lik,
itn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
A Crook County Girl.

Crook county, says the Prineville Re-
view, certainly can lay claim to come Of
the most enterprising young ladies in
Oregon, at least Lalf of our district
schools are taught by young ladies raised
and educated in this county. One in
particular deserves special mention.
She taught school last fall and winter,
carried the mail from Prineville to Warm
Spring agency through spring and early
summer months, overhauled her moth
er's reaper and cut sixty acres Of grain,
and has O contract to teach elk months
term Of school, beginning next month.
Her name is Miss Lou Campbell. Ger
tainly there is an opportunity Of life
time" for some young man of steady
habits.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
COLLECTOR BLACKMAN's RECEIPTS
Revenue Collected Compared With That
of the Preceding Year.


Hon. Henry Blackman, collector of in
ternal revenue for this district, compris-
ing the states OF Oregon and Washington
and the Territory of Alaska, reports that
the receipts OF his Office for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1894, aggregate $340, $780,.
S5, as compared with 1862, 1902 .43 for the
preceding year. The cost Of collection
was about s per cent.
In view Of the depression OF business
all over the country. Mr.. Blackman con.
siders this very good showing for the
Northwest. In many other districts, the
percentage of loss is reported as much
greater. AS matter of fact, up to May
31st the collections equaled those OF the
corresponding period OF the previous year
but the stoppage of the distillery at Grant
and the delay in receiving special taxes,
owing to obstruction Of the mails, and
the interruption of business by the flood,
made it impossible TO maintain the stan.
dard of the former year.
There are about IS breweriee, 1875 cigs,
factories and five grain distilleries In the
district, besides number Of fruit distil.
leries and tobacco factories. There re.
main In bonded warehouses about 90 COG
gallons OF spirits on which the government
will realize over $6l 900 taxes in the neal
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24

Great Falls, Mont, is agitating the
question Of discriminating freight rates.
At recent meeting Of the chamber oil
commerce in that city it was pointed out
that while $500, 900 would be paid out in
the town for wool during the month, not
mora than $1,000 of 1t would be spent by
wool growers for provisions taken from
that point. This was due to the exorbi.
tant freight rates, which made it impos.
sible to sell goods in that city any cheaper
than at points as far inland from the rail.
road as Lewiston, and that the majority
OF the wool growers, while preferring to
purchase their supplies in Great Falls
would 90 even to Billings with theil
empty wagons because Of the senseless
discrimination OF railroad rates.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24

future. 1t is expected that the Portland
Disabling and Milling Company at Grant
will resume operations soon, and materi.
ally increase the amount Of gold in Uncle
Sans treasury.
The internal revenue office was moved
August LIST TO rooms SAC to 546 Worcester
block, where taxpayers find the collector
and bis force of clerks ready to attend to
business with all possible dispatch. The
removal was rendered necessary to make
room for Receiver Mcneil, Of the 0. r.
q N. Co., and the general offices and
clerks under his supervision lately re.
moved from Omaha.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
Ended In Death.

In Mason county, Ohio, whitecaps
strung up three negroes, just to frighten
them out Of the country. Sunday John
and Charles Hysell decided for sport TO
brighten a neighboripg cclored lad
named johnson the same way. Their
victim was induced to put the rope over
his head to play horse, when the Hysells
threw the rope over limb OF tree and
jerkcd him up. When they brought him
down johnson was struggling, and the
Hy sells could not unfssten the rope,
When help came Johnson was dead.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
DYING OFF BY HUNDREDS.
cholera slowly Hut Steadily SPREADING to
the Wcetwa Ard,

BERLIN, Aug. 15.-Cholera 10 slowly
but steadily spreading westward. Tho
disease has obtained foothold In nine
teen Russian provinces, where deaths BY
hundreds are recorded daily. Cholera
exists in seventeen districts OF Galicis
and scores of deaths from the disease
take place every day in that section. In
east Prussia, especially in Dantxic, the
situation grows worse in spite OF the clos
ing OF the frontier at Golub, on the river
Drewenz, opposite Dobrozn, Poland.
According to official report cholera ba-
cilli have been found floating In the river
Vistula and number of fatal cases are
also privately reported from Nolm and
Colub. The rest Of Germany appears to
DO free from cholera, although q few
sporadic cases have occurred here and
there.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
Wool Market Active.

The American Wool and Cotton Re-
porter of August 9th, speaking OF the
wool market, says: The market con-
tinues strong, at an advance of about two
cents above the rates OF three weeks ago.
The demand for all sorts Of feeces ia ss
good if not better than during the
previous few weeks. The. sales for the
week amount to 4,043 900 pounds do
nestle, and 81 900 pounds foreign, max
ing total OF 5, 304 900 pounds, against q
total of 4,937 $50 pounds for the previous
week and against q total of 500, $50 for
the corresponding week last year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24

young men, quarrelled while attending
church at Deerield, Ind, Wednesday
night. A fight ensued and Stickley shot
Jellison three times. One ball lodged in
his head and another in his groin. Jel-
lison cannot live and Stickley has given
himself up to the authorities.
One thousand unemployed men ap.
peared at the city hall in Cincinnati
Thursday demanding work. They were
impatient and persistent in their de-
mands, but beyond few threats were
orderly. The city authorities are greatly
troubled at the outlook, and it is likely
more bonds will be issued to afford more
public work.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
Government in New York.

The city comptroller of New York, in
his report, shows that the city govern
ment has on its rolls Is 900 salsried en-
ployes, and expends 500, 000,0 900. This
is more money and patronage than is
dispensed by the state governments oil
one-half OF the United States. The aver.
age salary Of state governors does not
amount to $4,000 year. Oregon's is only
$500. The governors of only three
states receive as much as SIC. 000 year
salary, but in New York city there are
139 Offices that pay $4,000 a year and
more, and Al of these pay yearly salaries
of $40, 900 and more.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24

The La Grande school district has tax
able property amounting to about mil
lion dollars.

The La Grande school district has tax
able property amounting to about mil
lion dollars.
A middle-aged man by the name of
Louie Day, who has been stopping
around Union for several months past, It
is said drew pistol while in one of the
saloons Monday night and attempted to
shoot himself, says the Scout. A num-
Der of bystanders interfered, and thus
tragedy was averted.
The railroad car and machine shops at
Sprague, Wash, have been started mp
again, the first time since the strike was
inaugurated.
John G. Clarke, well-known Baker
City business man, died in that city
Thursday, of consumption, aged 20
years. His health had always been
poor.
The members OF the Grande Ronde
Lumber company have done u consider
able amount of development of the coal
prospect on Beaver creek. 1t is reported
that vein of seven feet IVES unco yered,
but it is now under water.
George Middleton was run over by a
header wagon on Dry creek, in the east
ern end of Umatilla county, Tuesday
evening, and injured internally. Unruly
horses led to the accident.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
SEVEN VESSELS SUNK.

Such IL the Loss Sustained by tho CHI
nese So Far.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-Private kilograms
from Yokohama say that seven Chinese
vessels were sunk in the recent engage
ment with the Japanese. The report
lacks confirmation and probably arose
from statement received from Yoko-
hama last night. News has been received Of
battle on the 18th between the Chinese
and Japanese fleets and the Chinese
were driven off.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
ROthschild's NIaxims,

The elder Baron Rothschild had the
walls OF his bank placarded with the fol-
lowing maxims:
Shun liquors.
Dare to 20 forward.
Never be discouraged.
Never tell business lies.
Be polite to everybody.
Employ your time well.
Be pro npt in everything.
Pay your debts promptly.
Bear all troubles patiently.
Do not reckon upon chance.
Make no useless acquaintances.
Be brave in the struggle of life.
Maintain your integrity as a sacred
thing.
Never appear something more than
you are.
Take time to consider, and then decide
positively.
Carefully examine into every detail of
your business.
Then work bard and you will be GER
tain to succeed in life.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
Did Not Pay His PolI-Tax.

1t was discovered Wednesday that De
Larket, the populist candidate for gov
ernor OF Arkansas, had not paid his poll
tax. This makes him ineligible to hold
office or to vote. the time for paying poll
taxes having expired month ago. If
he were to receive majority OF votes
cast at the election, which occurs the
first Monday in September, he would not
be granted certificate Of election. The
democrats feel highly elated over this
discovery.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24

The king OF the Belgians from being q
persistent enemy of the bicycle has be.
come one of the most ardent wheelmen
in his dominions. He has taken his ia
vorite machine" with him to Ostend,
and has been seen rapidly traversing the
Digue, accompanied by an aide-de-csmp,
who is as enthusiastic cyclist az his
royal master. In the course of their first
ride they unfortunately came in range oil
a kodak, and the results Of the snapshot
may now be seen in shop windows Of
Ostend.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
Teaching Military Tactics.
From the New York Sun.

Nearly 100 army officials are teaching
perhaps 10000 college lads all over the
country how to be soldiers. The federal
government undertake s to lend each col
lege about $1,000 worth of munitions Of
war, and the college in each case must
give bond for the safe return OF the GOV
ernment's property. As matter of fact
some OF the weapons thus furnished are
a bit antiquated, but they serve their
purpose. and the alumni OF these col
leges already constitute a considerable
body of men possessing some knowledge
Of military tactics.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
AN ATKOOIOUs AFFAIR.
Had His Eyes Punched Out While Under
the Influence of Liquor.

FAIRBURY, ILL.,, Aug. 14.-James Chit
tenden had his eyes punched out by
Lawrence O'Malley, while the latter was
under the influence OF liquor, at Strawn,
eleven miles southeast of here. The un-
fortunate fellow will probably survive the
horrible treatment received, but will be
blind forever. The citizens are agitated
over the affair. Warrants for O'Malley's
arrest have been issued, but up to the
laet heard from there he had not been
caught. He 10 q farmer near Strawn.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
Would Feel More Comfortable.

Cobble-I see that Kittleworth has
gone into business for himself.
Stone-Yes. And he's coming around
to live in the same house with me.
Cobble--What's he going to do that
for?
Stone-He Gays he wants to be near
some one who draws a regular salary.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24

Husband. "Our coachman wants a
week of to get msrried."
Wife. swell, YOU amt going to give
it to him, are your"
Husband. Yes; why not? I don't
see why he should be exempt from suf-
fering misery"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24

Downey Ito barber)-Thunder Who
told you to shave me?
Yarber-Why, sab. you went to sleep
aiteh yo' hair cut, an thought
Downey-Yes, you thought! And here
l've gone around looking like a fool for
three weeks, and haven't sign Of beard
after all
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24

Hotel clerk-Sorry, but can't accom-
modate your troupe.
theatrical msnager-You don't sus-
poet we'd be elephants on your hands,
do you?
Hotel clerk Oh, no; I've seen no
signs Of trunk yet.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-24
TABLE OF COMPARISONS.
The Mckinley Biil. the Senate Bill and
the Difference.

The following is q statement OF the
average ad valorem rates Of duty of the
Mckinley law and the senate bill, with
the percentage OF reduction made by the
senate bill on the aforementioned ar.
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