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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
BOATS SUNK IN COLLISION.
The Iron Steamer Ohio and the Schooner
IrOnton, In Lake Erie.

DETROIT, Sept. 26.-The steamer
Ohio collided with the schooner IRON
ton, 10 miles north of Pressure is.e. at
l2:30 this morning. The Ohio sank
inside half an hour. The crew .of l6
iook to the bouts and were picked up
by the schooner Moonlight, consort of
the steamer Kershaw. The IIonlon
sank at 1:30. Two of her crew were
picked up. but the remainder are not
accounted for. The Ironton was also
the consort of the Kershaw, but parted
her tow line when the collision &C.
CURED. The first mate of the Ohio
was pickle up two hours later by the
Kershaw. The Ohio is cut to the
waters edge abreast of the boiler
house, the hole being IL ieet square.
The damage 10 the Ironton is not
known. The Ohio was loaded with
-four and feed, from Duluth to Ogden
burg. The Irouion was light, bound
from Cleveland to Marquette. The
survivors refused to give the circum-
stunces of the collision.
The Ohio is propeller of 1,Sl0 mel
tons. 1t was owned by Ephicky ant
ntbers. and valued ut $50, 900. Ths
Ironton il u barge, 742 tons act, owned
! by Captain William Mack oil this city
/ valued at SIS, 0C0.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
FEARS AN ATTACK BY KAFFIRS.
A Portuguese Town in Africa Su
rounded by Fierce Natives.

A Portuguese Town in Africa Sur
rounded by Fierce Natives.
LoURENZo MARQUES Delagoa Bay,
Sept. 25.-Several thousand Kaflirs are
threatening 10 attack this town. The
government has distributed arms to
the white population for defense.
Lourenzo Marques is a walled sea-
port town of Africa IN the north side
of Delagta bay. 1t has "A population
of about 5000. and is protected by a
roughly constructed Old fort. The
Transvanl leaders have long been
anxious to seize control of the Delagoa
Bay railroad and to have q seaport,
Lourenzo Marques preferred. With
this, object the Beers recently sent
$3.50, 900 to London to purchase bonds
which Portugal Is expected to issue as
soon as the Berne arbitrators have de-
cided the question of boundaries.
September Is, advices from Praetoria
said the Transvaal government had ac-
quired prior rights In Delapoa bay, in
Guiding control of Port Demos, this
giving the Transvaal commanding
position aud free access to the sea.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
CoLeATE's REMAINS POUND.
story OF Lieutenant Elliott Forms
Sensational Narrative.

story OF Lieutenant Elliott Forms a
Sensational Narrative.
MIssoULA, Sept. 25.-The Muscular
tomorrow morning will contain sen.
sational story of the recovery and bur
ial Of the remains of George Colgate.
the deserted cook OF tile notorious
hunting party headed by William Il.
Carlin. son Of General Carlin, late
commander of the department of the
Columbia, U. s. A. The discovery was
made about August % by Lieutenant
Elliott. eight miles below the spot
where the desertion occurred on the
Clearwater river. All that remained
of Colgate's body was thighbone and
one leg, these being mangled aud
gnawed by the wild beasts infesting
that region. 1t is presumed that the
balance Of the remains were carried
away by animals into the mountain
Businesses or washed away by the wa
ters of the Clearwater.
At the same spot were also found O
match box, fishing line and other ar.
ticles identified as Colgate's property.
The remains were inferred at Lower
Hot springs, on the north fork of the
middle fork of the Clearwater. Lieu.
tenant Elliott was sent out on this
mission by the present commander OF
the department OF the Colum bla, to
which official he will make O full re-
port. there being many points tendiue
TO prove that Colgate's desertion by the
Carlin party was cowardly in the ex-
IRENE.
Another Missing Man Found.
ASTORIA, Or, Sspt. 25.-Word hns
been received from the missing Ilwaco,
Washington. banker J. II. Morrison.
This morning Mrs. Morrison received
two letters from her husband from
Sacramento, Cal. 1t is thought to be
case of neptal alteration, as Nor.
rison's bank accounts. US far as known,
are in good condition. Morrison
started from here on the 18th fol
Spokane. but went to California in.
stead.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
DISTRICT COURT AT RATHDRUM.
Forty Now Citiz ms Mako Oath OF ALE
E,Ance-Eilis BOund Over.

Forty Now Citizsns Mako Oath OF Ale
E,Ance-Eilis bound Over.
RATHDRUM. Idaho, Sept. 20. Dis
trict court convened here to-day, judge
Hollema presiding. The term lasted
only one day and wns called especially
To enable per .Ons to take cut their final
citizenship papers, rs the regular fall,
court will not be held until after the
ele>t About 40 awaited themselves
OF the opportunity aud took the oath
OF allegiance TO Uncle Sam.
Preliminary Hearing of ELLIS.
The preliminary hearing of George
f.. Ellis, who on the 18th inst. shot
and seriously wounded William Brig
ger at this place, was taken up and
concluded yesterday. to which Time it
was continued from the l3. h inst. The
wounded man has continued to i'm
prove and is now able to be up part Of
the time, although still in a precarious
condition., according To the statement
OF DIR. Wenz. owing to the fact that the
bullet has lodged somewhere in the
chest and can not be found.
Nothing new developed in course OF
The examination, the testimony tend.
ing to show that the shooting was
done In self defense. Probate Judge
White, however. thought differently,
and bound Mr.. Ellis over to appear be
fore the grand Jury with n bond fixed
at $500. which he procured later in the
day. and was liberated. The case vii
be investigated by the November
grand jury.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
EzETA PLANS FOR WAR.
His Lieutsnants Already on Their Way
to stir IN Trouble.

his Lieutenants Already on Their Way
to stir Tn Trouble.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-When
the stea mer ST. Paul sailed for Next.
can ports today she carried IA steerage
passengers General Bolinos and Cap
tain Bustamente, the San Salvadorean
re fugees When Ezeta left the two
hare last Sunday 1t was with the
promise TO meet them again ON the
alvadorian frontier. Both men &C.
cepted the situation and prepared to
follow their leader on the first oppor-
tuuity. Bustainente received $40 from
his chief, with instructions to meet
him In Mexico. To Bolinos waa en-.
trusted over $40, 900. His destination
is Guatemala. With that sum he 10 to
oegin to raise AN army and be pre-
pared to cooperate with his chief.
They took passage in the steerage In
order 10 save ss much money as possi-
BILE. Mexican Consul Cooney accom-
panied them TO the steamer and intro
duced them to the captain. Instead
of being put into the Storage they
were given c." bin on the uppes deck.
Near to their quarters was the
stateroOm of General Martinez of tie
u
friend of the president of Mexico. and
he and the men from San Salvador ut
once fraternized. Martinez is one of
the leading generals OF the Mexican
army ana IL was said on the 81. Paul
that he was here to render whatever
assistance lie could TO the refugees.
kxetA's Probable Plane.
From present appearances Eze.a will
make Guatemala his base of opera
tions. During the last war, san Sal
vador compelled Guatemaia To come &c
tertns, and that country has been seek.
Ing chancs to get even ever since.
With an army organized In Mexico,
Ezeta might march into Guatemala
and there join Bolinos, who would
have prepared way for him. Then
upon favorable opportunity they
would invade San Salvador.
The SalvadOreau government ex.
presses little hope of having Juan
Cienfuegos returned to it. ATTORNEY
Pearson, who has represen ted the gov
ernment of San Salvador In the extra
dition proceedings, said today that ht
did not think Cienfuegos would be re-
turned. He has no appeal except /,
tue president, Tut strong influence,
re being brought to bear in thai
quarter for his release. Mr.. Pearson
said there is nothing in the ruinor.
that Ezeta was ia danger of iearrest OIL
other charges, had he not left tn,
country. The government had taker
the only steps against him 1t intendss
| to take
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
ATTENDANCE BETTER EACH DAY.
The Washington state Fair IL Also
0stting Fresh Exhiblte.

The Washington state Fair IL Also
0stting Fresh Kxhibite.
NORTH YAKIMA, Wash, Sept. 2I-
The attendance at the state fair today
was the best since the opening, not
withdrawing more delegates 10 the
state convention lett for their homes
this morning than were expected. The
Stevens county exhibit came in this
morning in charge of II. L. Lillen-
thai, general manager of The Stevens
County Immigration Association. 1t
is one of the best exhibits on the
ground, and Is particularly good In the
mineral department. A 75-pound sill
yer nugget from the newIy-opened
Cleveland mine is shown, besides about
40 other specimens of gold ana silver
quartz. a great variety Of agricult-
ural products Is also displayed, Yakima
county people being surprised to find q
good exhibit of hops Broo IN corn and
tobacco of good quality were also
shown. Stevens is the only county
showing peanuts. Pierce, King and
Snohomish counties have good. though
small displays. No one has taken
charge of these exhibits. hui they have
been we'll arranged.
The Washington Brick and Lime
Company makes large display of
building material. 'Walia Waila's ex-
hibit Is In chargers the daughters of
DIR. Blalock and makes 81 aud show.
Ing OF fruits, cereals. etc.
1he Races.
The races today resulted 90 follows:
Half mile, running-TAmpa won,
Billy Splawn second, III tile Harry
third; time, 0:5l.
! Mile, trot and pace, three in five
Prince Almont won three straieh,
heatsl IN 2:20l. 2:lS. 2:2O4.
Half mile, runninv-Tampa won,
Fanny second, J. Nj. r. third; time,
0:49s.
Mile. trot for stations, three In five
Security won the first heat In Dab
Sleke second, Wilson Boy third, bal.
ance of the heats were postponed
Sieke castiuK shoe. There was also
quarter mile running race between
local horses, won by barney, Captain
John second; time, O. 81.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
NORTHERN PACIFIC AFFAIRS.
Receivers Want TO Issue Five Instca
OF Two Millions. In Certificates.

OF Two Millions. In Certificates.
MILWAUKEE. Wiz, Sept. -. A
sensition developed in the United
States circuit court today w IN the
Northern Pacific receivers peti. I'm for
authority to issue new certificate. came
up for hearing. 1t trunspired that in
stead Of wanting -, 900, 900 for the pur-
pose of rounding the receivers certiti-
Gates falling dus October ]. the re
ceivers wanted to Issue new ccrtiti-
Gates to the amount of $4,000, 900, aud
instead of being ninicable arrange
ments, there WAS bitter opposition on
the part OF Brayion Ives aud associ-
ates. The court issued All order ad-
jourued the case until 2 O'Clock Satur
day, with the understanding that II
by noon Saturday Ives had deposited
the amount necessary to pay the Ger.
tiflcaies coming due. So, l53, 9S5. the
hearing then be adjourned 10 some
evening next week IN Chicago. The
receivers propose to mike the new Ger
tificates payable July /, 1897.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.


The Ticket Chosen at North Yakima In
Convention Today.
NORTH YAKIMA, Sept. 2.-The
democratic state convention in session
here 10 made the following nomina-
lions for congressman and supreme
judges:
B. +. Houston of Tacoma was nom
mated for congress by reclamation. J.
+. Fenton declined the unanimous
nomination for ngress from the east
side.
Judge NJ. 7. Cation of Sprague unan-
inously nominated for congress.
Judge NJ. l.. Allyn of Thursion for
the supreme bench.
b. l.. Sharpsiein Tor supreme Judge.
Convention adjourned at 3:45 q. IN.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
CADY FOR GOVERNOR.
Connecticut Democrats Nominate
on the First Ballot.

Connecticut Democrats Nominate Him
on tho First Ballot.
New HAVEN. Conn, Sept. 25.-The
democratic state convention met
today. The only candidates for gov
ernor were Morris b. Beard sley of
Bridgeport. and Ernest Cady of Hart
ford. The platform reported endorses
Cleveland and condemns the A. p. A.
An Informal ballot for governor re.
suited: Cady, PAS; Beardsley. 1870
Waller, l. Beardsley's name was then
withdrawn and the nomination oil
Cady made unanimous. Beardsley
was nominated for lieutenant. governor
by acclamation.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
AMNESTY TO ALL MORMOES.
The President Grants Free and Full
Pardon To roiygsmist~.

The President Grants Free and Full
Pardon To roiygsmist~.
CHICAGO. Iii Sept. PA WASH
ingion special TO the Post says: Presi-
dent Cleveland has granted an am
nesty to all Mormons. A proclanIa-
ton to that effect was given tut this
afternoon. The preamble sets forth
the statutory definition of polygamy,
bigamy, etc, the promise Of the Nor.
mon church To no lnnger sanction such
crimes, the conditional amnesty
granted to certain Mornons. aud the
belief that MorInons are obrying the
law. The proclamation concludes:
Now. therefore, /, Grover Cleveland,
president oi the United states. by virtue oi
the power in me vested. do hereby declare
ami grant iuii amnesty and pardon TO ali
persons who have in violation oil said acts
coiuu,it ed either oil The oiienses OF po'yg-
amy. bgamy. adu terry or uniawiui cDhab-
itatton under The coior OF poivgamous o.
plursi marriage, or who, having been con
yici.d of Tie Violation OF said acts, are nov
suffering deprivaiioa al civil rights in con
sequence vi the same. ex,eItt al! person
who have not complied with the conditions
Contained in said executive proclainatioi
4 OF January l. 1888.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
A CENTRALIA BANK FAILS.
The House of Frank Hense Closed
Liabilities Unknown.

CENTRALIA, Wash., Sept. 25.-The
banking house of Frank Hense closed
i,s doors at 8 o'clock this morning.
The failure was not wholly uneX-
pecied, as for some time its drafts have
been returned protested. Among the
heaviest losers so far as known are
Messrs. Dryden. browning. 4. II. Nc
Cleary, City Treasurer John Calvin,
County Treasurer ii. ii. Martin, w.
ii. Rector aud others. The amount ui
assets and liabilities has not yet been
. "a. csrtalned. Much indignation Ia fell
among The elk ms. who are collected
| in grpups upon the streets, against
tIonse,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05

LoURENzo. Marques, Delagoa Bay.
Sept. 2e.-Outlying detachments OF
Portuguese troops hastily called In 10
take part in The defense of the town,
were 20 closely pursued by the natives
that they were compelled to abandon
their arms and ammunition. The
total strength of Portuguese troops
available 10 defend the town ia only
800 officers and men. The kaifirs
thu eateniug the attack are estimated u
number Z 900.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
Mon,.snno Po.to nice KobbeJ.

TACOMA, WASH. Sept. PA special
to the Ledger from Mon esano says the
postoffice ut Eima was broken into
Tuesday night and $500 taken. of
which 5000 was government funds. Ii
is reported that an uDsnccess vi al,
tempt was made I, open the safe in tire
Nor hern Pacific depot.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
HEBREWS ON A STRIKE.
shIrtmaksrs of New York Demand
Better Wages.

NEW YORK, sept. 24.--The Hebrew speak
ing shirtniakcrs of New York, TO the num-
ber OF 1900. went on a strike today, and 20
shops which had not In the past year known
a quiet day except on Saturday Uhe He
Draw SabUnih) were deserted. The strikers
d-niHn lei u IN Sc OF wages IN pire" work la
tho did -cals which is ,lattbe ihr prese nj
one; thai tbeIr employers HAS; deposit
500 ench with the uion guarantee OF
tue pay men' of wny-s und 81. un0 ~ forfeis
IN case oi any rednct uuiiHg the mex,
SIX months.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05

New YORK. Sept. 25.-rhe new
battleship Maize started on the con-
tractors trial trip this morning. Capt.
+. NJ. BULGE is in command. Repre-
sentatives Of the Quintarl Iron work.,
the Contractors. are on board. The
Maine il proyisioned for a t1o weeks
Trip. She will run u the open seA
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
BOOM FOR M'KINL LEY.
Fipdiay People Want Hin for Presi-
dent and Show 1t.

FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. Ex-Governor
Mckinley opened the state campaign
here today and addressed IN immense
audience. He claimed that republican
success was necessary to prevent
further tariff legislation by the demo-
Gratis and Insure u return of prosperity.
The declaration in the democratic
platform in favor of tie free coinuge OF
silver tie deciaI ed meant nothing and
bound nobody. In the pIoce- aud
in the store indows we're shown pic.
lures of Nc l<inley v it'll tie iuscr.p-
don: For Pre- ideni, 1896"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
HARSH WORDS ON LUMBER KINGS.
A Fire UNDERWATER Accuses Them q
Awful Incendiarlsm.

CHICAGO, Sept. CIV. j. Littitjohn
of Chicago, in delivering an annual
address before the Fire Underwriters
Association of the Mort Invest, today
declared that the recent forest fires
were started by lumher kings. They
had taken that method, he said. oil
covering up their -tealings and TO them
was directly due the death and destruc
ton which followed. The speech
caused q sensation. The occasion Of
.oday's gathering was the celebration
of the silver anniversary Of the associ.
alton
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05

ASSESS PULLMAN HIGHER.

Governor Aitgeld Asks Illinois 10 q ct
More OF the Magnate's Money.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Sept. 25.-Gov-
ernor Alleged today addressed the s,nte
board of equalization ON tie ASSESS
rnent of the Pullman Palace Car Com
rany property. He s'.,wei many fig
u,es aud facts concerning the com.
pnny's manner oil escaj lag tnxs,ion in
This aud other siates, .nd ia Canada.
The company, for in-i,nr". gave IN
$36. 600. 600 ~ the capital sleek hen II
should be SOL Zoo, 900. The governor
begged the board to make Iroper and
and just assessment of this property In
justice TO the peo pie and tue state.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05

WASHINGTON. Sept. 27.-The United
States commission appointed to lnves-
tigate the cause of the strike. after two
days executive session for the purpose
of discussing and deciding on the ma
ture of the report to be submitted TO
the president. adjourned this evening
until the last week In October.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. 26.-
TIE Home Benefit Life Insurance As
sociation today filed q petition in In
soiveney. The association. according
to the petition, has now liabilities foot
ing ND $780, 100. The principal assets
ale 1882 III debts outstanding, $243
personal property and 200 in real
psfute
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05

WATERTOwN. N. y, Sept. GA
serious confiagraiion broke out in the
Jerome hotel at Cape Vincent at 9
o'clock this morning. The Jero,ns
hotel, the Hotel Algonquin of eight
stories, the telegraph office ord post
office were consumed. Tie loss is
SlO0 600
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05

OMAHA. Sep. 25.-The defense in
the Mayor Be,nis impeachment case
was expected TO close today, but testi-
mony bearing on the granting Of the
city electric lighting contract de-
veiopsd much that they mayor de.
sired brought oul, aud several days
more will be consumed In the trial.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
EzETA's SCHEME TOO VISIONARY.
Plans for n New Republic From the Rio
Grande to south a ms RIGA

Plans s"r New Republic From the Rio
Grande TO south America
WASHINGToN, Sept. 27.-The re-
ported plan OF Mexico to unite oil the
Central American states in one great
republic Is doubted ut The Mexican le-
CATION here. The reports state that
General Ezeta's visit to Mexico Is u
part of the plan for comprehensive
scheme for the extension Of new re-
public from Texas TO the 1sthmus Of
Panama, and 1t Is added that all the
states save Guatemala favor the uni0u
1t Is said, however, 10y the Mexican
authorities that they never heard of
such plan as the one suggested In
Mexico and no negottatl ons to that
end have ever been made among Cen
trial American states. General Ezeta's
visit Is said to he que To The fact that
he Is Mexican by BIRTH
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
A FoRGER FoRGETs TO TALK.

4. l.. Nawn. Wanted In Cotf.x, Affects
Dumbness After Capture.
CoLFAX, WASH. Sept. 26.--C. l..
Vawn, who forged check purportiug
to be signed by Alex Smith of Hay
Station, ut the Second National bank
of Colfdx, september 10, was captured
last night at Lewiston, l4nho, and
brought back tonight To answer for his
crime. Tine prisoner had several checks
with forged signatures on his person
when arrested. Snon after his arrest
he affected sickness and suddenly be.
came dumb
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
PEACE OF EUROPE IN PERIL.
FinancIers Fear That the Sudden Death
of the Gar Would BE lad.


of the Gar Would BE lad.
LONDON, Sept. % European
bourses are affected by the news of the
czar's health, as lie is recognized as one
of the strongest supporters of peace,
and 1t Is feared that In the event of his
death his successor would seize the OPP
portunity to secure naval ports on tn.
Pacific and large boundaries in the
direction of the Pamirs at the expense
OF China, either of which steps, it is
believed, would easily precipitate war.
On the other hand, u dIspatch from St.
Petersburg today denies that Rus Ian
troops have gone to Corea or that Rus-
sia has any Intention Of doing any
thing calculated to disturb the peace
of Europe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
THE MAYOR IS GAME.
Omaha's Executive VIII Not Ee Con-
victed n lie Can Stop II.

NOh-
victed II lie e An Stop H..
OMAHA. Sept. 24.-1he case against Mayor
Betus was resumed THIS afternoon. The
mayor is still summonng witnesses to
Iebut the testimony put IN by complain
ants touching his allie led misdcmeanors and
wrong .doincs In office. During the afte--
noon Secretary Dumont of the Bemis Land
Company Was Oh the stand testifying to the
sale of Brmis Park lana. 10 the city 10 refute
the charges OF fraud. tuy ComptrolleI
Olsen testified in reference to charges Of
corruption in the contract. The defense
wi close tomorrow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05

and enthusiastic audience al Atlantic, Iowa.
The senator held the attention OF this audi.
ence closely throughout and was frequently
appiaude Several prominent Iowa re-
publicans were on the stage.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-05
Midnight Closing I'm New York.

NEW YORK, Sept. 80 DETECTIVES
were sent out from headquarters last
night to order all SALOONS closed ut
midnight, and soon after that hour
night resorts OH the DO very and else
where were all shut sight.