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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
IN GOOD FIGHTING TRIM,
Tie Chinese Navy Waiting Orders to AID
vance Upon Cores.


LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch to the
Times from Wei Hal Wei says the Chi
nese fleet is now collected at Wei Hal
Wei and in perfect lighting trim. Excel
lent esprit de corps exist among the
Chinese sailors and they are waiting
orders to enable them to assert the su.
premacy OF China in Corean waters.
Both the Chinese and Japanese armies
in Colea are seemingly inactive.
THIS is A DIFFERENT STORY.
LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch from
Shanghai today says that food and am
munition are spelling all along the route
southwark. AS result food is becoming
very scarce in the Chinese army. Ac-
cording TO the same dispatch the pretense
OF Chinese naval activity is absurd. The
Japanese are said to be maintaining a
strict blockade on the Corean coast.
Hundreds of Chinese soldiers are re-
ported to have died Of want and exposure
and much sickness is said to exist in the
ranks. On the other hand the Japanese
are much better prepared for active oper-
atoms. They have pushed their forces
forward until they are now threatening
the Chinese flank. The position of the
latter, with winter rapidly advancing,
threatens to become untenable. No con
fidence is felt in Admiral Ting's ability to
hold out against thu Japanese fleet.
Many steamers belonging to Chinese
firms are being transferred to the British
flag. Raising money for war purposes is
proceeding and those commanding the
provinces and districts are reported to be
squeezing the Chinehe without mercy.
TREATY BETWEEN JAPAN AND coREA.
WASHINGTON, Sept. ia telegram
has been received at the Japanese lega.
ton stating that treaty has been nego-
tiated between Cores and Japan, which
defines thu relations OF the two countries
towards each other and towards China
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

produced u message from Mrs. Leland
stanford to Debs, dated Jnly 2, asking
him to grant remission to train men to
take her private car TO San Francisco.
Sire. Becker, a telegraph operator. testi-
fed that Debs replied to Mrs Stanford
that the tram men would take her car
through This was the first evidence
that Dsbs personally sent message re-
lative to the strike. Mr. Walker an
nounced the government case cloeed
with the exception Of the production Of
Pullman contracts. The defense refused
TO outline its testimony,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

elected Governor Cleves, republican
over Charles j J. Johnson, democra,
by . majority which will exceed A., 600
the largest in the history of the partv
The republicans have carried every
county in the state, and it is predicted
that the legislature will have a workino
republican majority Of 1875, which means
the reelection of Senator Frye.
Thomas B. Reed lie reelected to CON.
gress by plurality estimated at 10. ono.
Nelson Dingley. Seth H. Millipan. ri
Boutelle are reelected to congress- hv
majorities ranging from 5000 to 5000.
The total vote will probably exceed $50.
900.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
IN DEATH VALLEY,
Party Of Government Ohicials Have q
Trying Experience.

Trying Experience.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Is. Special
Agent II. B. Martin OF the United States
land office, Washington, has returned
from Death valley, after an absence OF
four and half months. Mr.. Martin and
his party examined the country for sixty
or seventy miles to the south OF Tule
canyon. Sandstorms prevailed almost
daily and the heat was intense. Part of
the time they could not get water and
had to bring it distance on pack horses.
Our main stock OF meat was bacon, ("
said Agent Martin. "We could not get a
particle that was fresh, 30 we ate the big
lizards of the desert which the Digger
Indians eat, and are known as chawal-
lahs, and they tasted good deal like
frogs All of our potatoes rotted as soon
as we got in the desert, and we had no
vegetables OF any kind. The only thing
that helped US ont was canned fruit.
The ordeal was SO severe that each man
lost some fifteen or twenty pounds in
weight and all grew weak. Before /
would go into it again | think | would
resign. 1t was trip to try the nerves.
| will never forget it,"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. lathe wo-
men are cut al over Breckenridgs's dis
trct today urging voters on for tomor-
rows primaries. Their presence is hav-
ing much to DO with pre- renting fights
There does not seem to he any chance
for fraudulent voting or false counting,
as each candidate has an election officer
The beat politicians are behind Brecken-
rio9e. They are working as il it was q
matter of life ard death.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
CYCLONE AT MEMPHIS,

One Man Killed ana "A Great Deal of
Property Destroyed.
MEMPHIS, Sept. l2.-At IL 80 cyclone
passing from the southwest to the north
west struck North Memphis near the
Louisville & Nashville shops and swept
away everything in its path. Trees we're
uprooted and houses blown into frag-
ments. The iron bridge over Gayoss
Bay was taken up and carried ten yards.
The full extent of the damage is not yet
known. Robert Culp, colored, was
fatally injured and Wilkes Yambell,
white, seriously hurt. Other casualties
are reported.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

BOMBAY, Sept. 13.-Some Mohamme-
dams listening to the reading OF the
Koran in the mosque at Hohwa City at
Midnight, objected to the music of pro-
cesson Of Hindoos. The latter persisted
and the Mobamm edans raised war cry.
A fight ensued lasting three hours. Forty
thousand people, mostly Hindoos, par
ticipated. The mosque was sacked and
an attempt made to destroy it by fire.
One man was killed and many injured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
LOST IN A SWOLLEN RIVER.

Man and Two Horses Drowned While
Fording % Kansas Stream.
EMPoRIA, Kansas, Sept. 13.-Frsnk
Martell, wealthy cattle ranch owner, OF
Madison, in Greenwood county, was
drowned in the Neosho river last night
near Burlington, Coffee county. The
heavy rains OF the last week had swollen
the river, and when he attempted to ford
it the horses were swept from their feet,
the carriage upset and Martell and both
horses drowned. Up to late hour to-
day the body had not been found. He
had no relatives 30 far as known except
q brother in Canada, who has been tele-
graphed for.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
HONEYCOMBED WITH FRAUD.
Gross Corruption Among Mexican Post-
office Officials.

Gross Corruption Among Mexican Post-
office Officials.
Cry OF MEXICO, Sept. 12.-The nu.
merous shortages that have been discov.
cred among the officials OF the postoffice
department in their accounts is the prin.
cipal topic Of discussion in official circles.
The official nveslgation that was inau.
gurated by the government into the
affairs Of the local postoffice some time
ago has led to some disclosures that have
already resulted in several arrests, and
1t is probable that more will follow in
the course of few weeks. 1t has been
shown that in some of the departments
OF the postoffice system Of robbery has
been successfully carried out for several
years, and many thousands OF dollars
haye been stolen from the government.
Postmaster Nava of this city, who was
500, 900 short in his accounts, is still a
fugitive from justice. 1t is reported that
the disclosures in the postotfice depart.
ment will lead the government to conduct
Investigations into all Of the other depart.
ments, particularly where they concern
local affairs in this city.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

HoopsrowN, H., Sept l3.-The Camp.
bell bank at Rossville WAS robbed Of
30 900 yesterday. The bank was closed
for dinner but few minutes when
Campbell returned and found the safe
open and the money gone. Entrance
had been effected through back
The safe was robbed and es-
cape made in a short time. Up to late
hour last night no trace OF the robber
had been found.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
-Four Sailors Drowned =.

New YORK. Sept. 1.-THE steamer
Portis, from Halifax, yesterday ran into
and sunk the three-masted schooner
Dora M. Fanch. Four of the schooner'a
crew OF five were drowned.
BY strange fatality DR.. Cook and
seven members OF the ill.starred arctic
expedition were on board the Portia.
This Is the third serious marine disaster
in which they have had a part within
two months.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
The Debs CONTEMPT Case.

CHICAGO, Sept. IL. Western Union
messenger boys bad an inning at the
Debs trial today. Several boys were
called as witnesses and all baffied the at
torneys' attempt at confusion In cross.
examination.
:. James Conner testified to having de-
livered messages to various American
hallway Unon officials, e. among them
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
KILLED BY HIS RIVAL.
Charles Morris Murdered on the Eve Of
His Marriage.

PARKvILLE, Mo, Sept. IL Near VALID
ron, Mo-, yesterday, A. G. Veach shot
and killed Charles Morris on the eve OF
his marriage to Miss Jane Jones. Both
men had BEEN paying attention to Miss
Jones. When Veach yesterday morning
heard that Morris and Miss Jones were
to be married this evening he procured a
shotgun, and going to the house of F. M.
kearns, where Morris was stopping,
called him to the door and deliberately
shot him. Morris died almost instantly.
be was 30 years old and widower,
Veach is 80 years old. The murderer ss-
capped to the woods. He is being dill
gently searched for, and if captured will
doubtless be summarily dealt with.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
A Woman Nominated.

DENVER, Sept. l3.-At today's session
OF the republican state convention bit
ter fight occurred over the selection of a
candidate for state superintendent of
public instruction. Mrs. A. j Reavy of
Denver was nominated by reclamation
after the friends Of Judge Warren e
Knapp and Professor W. A. Haggett had
Withdrawn their names.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

McKEKsPoRT, Pa, Sept. l3.-This city
today is celebrating it's centennial. Gov.
ernors Pattison. of Pennsylvania, and
Mckinley, of Ohio, participated in the
ceremonies. At the McKeesport line the
Demmler tin-plate works erected enor-
nous city gates Of tin-plate. Here the
governors were welcomed by the mayor
and reception committee.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
FOREST FIRES BURNING.

Powder MIL In Dsnger-MilIions OF
Feet of Lumber Destroyed.
BEssEMER, Michigan, Sept. 13.-The
Geogebic Powder Company's mill is still
in great danger. The fire department
has been fighting the fire for the last
twenty four hours, and The men are al
most exhausted. Trout Creek, Michi-
gan, on the south shore, is in imminent
danger. At Iron Belt, Wisconsin, on
the line OF the Wisconsin Central rail-
road, several buildings have burned. At
Wakefield an unknown miner was killed
by heat. Four hundred million feet OF
pine in Geogebic and Ontanogan coun-
ties WAS burned.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
Fatally Kicked by Q HOrse.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Sept. 13.-Ray
Miller, while returning from the Carthage
fair in one-horse cart last night, put his
hand ON his horse to ascertain if the
animal was getting warm. The horse
kicKed with both both feet, striking the
boy above the heart, killing him almost
instantly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
TRIED TO KILL HIS WIFE.
Stabbed Three Times with q Butcher
Knife and Left for Dead.

KENToN, o., Sept. 12.-Mike Nc.
Donough, railroad section man, attempted
to murder hia wife yesterday. He met
her on the river bridge, stabbed her
three times with butcher knife, and
left her for dead. She regained con-
sciousnees and crawled to neighbor' 8
house. He tried to kill her once before
by shooting her and served three years in
the pepitentiary. Mrs. McDonongh is ex-
pected to die at any moment. If abe does
a lynching may finish her murderer. He
claims she was untrue to him. He bears
bad reputation.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
KILLED ny A MOB.
Bat ne Died Game ana His Last Breath
Was Curse.

MINDEs, L., Sept. Link Wag-
goner, the noted outlaw and murderer,
Was killed in Jail here last night by q
mob Of armed men, who forced their way
in. He showed pluck to the last, and
faced the crowd, cursing them with his
last breath. He was shot thirteen times.
Waggonei was accused of half dozen
murders. He had a considerable follow
ing in Webster parish, and some times
managed to live there, although the
officers were hunting for him. The
search finally became too hot, and he
fled to Arkansas. He was captured
there last fall and brought back to the
Minden Jail, where he has been since
confined.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
A maN's BODY IN THE RUINS.
Strangers Attempt az Smoking In "a Hay
NOW Costs Him His Life.

PANA, H., Sept. l2.-U. L. Kirkpat-
rick's barn, seven miles north Of Pans,
was destroyed by fire Monday. Yester-
day foul odor arising IRON the ruins led
Mrs. Kirkpatrick to investigate. With a
rake she uncovered the charred remains
OF human body. No clue to identiGca-
ton has been found, but since the dis
covery OF the remains one of Kirkpat-
rick's children remembers having seen a
strange man with pipe in his mouth
laying in the hsymow on the day OF the
fire. The inference lie that the stranger
fell asleep and the hay took fire from bis
pipe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

Minnesota Commissioners Reduce Freight
Rates on Wheat.

Minnesota Commissioners Reduce Freight
Rates on Wheat.
ST.. PAUL, Sept. 1.-the railway COM
panies of Minnesota we're given a disa.
greeable shock this afternoon by the
state railway and warehouse commission,
which issued general order cutting
rates on all grain Is per cent. The de,
cieion was in the case of Elias Steever.
son. who asked that the Great Northern
Railway Company be compelled to lower
rates from Polk county to Duluth and
Minneapolis 33 per cent. The commits
sion took into consideration the fact that
wheat had fallen largely in price and on
the other hand that railway earnings
had largely diminished, and split the
difference, giving the farmer and the
railway company each half the benefit
Representatives Of the railways cay the
cut will bankrupt three OF the largest
grain-carrying roads OF the otste.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
PENNOYER AND THE BANKS.
The Governor Has Something to Say Re-
gArding Escheated Funds,

PORTLAND, Sept. 14.-Governor PEN
noyer was seen yesterday in regard to
the instructions given by him to District
Attorney Hume in relation to the funds
in bank which are said to have escheat.
ed. He is confident that the state will
secure quite large sum through this
action. He said: "The instructions
given by me to the prosecuting attorney
to file bill OF discovery requiring the
bank officers to answer certain interroga
tives, was compelled by law to give,
and no trifling will be allowed in regard
to the matter. II the courts issue def
mite orders and bank officers disregard
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA The president
has made the follow ing appointments
Richard ". Mead, rear admiral OF the
navy.
Robert l.. Pythian, commodore of the
navy.
James Adams, lieutenant commander
OF the navy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
CAUGHT AFTER A LONG CHASE.
Desperate Gang of Horse Thieves and
JAIN Breakers Arrested.

BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. A. Sheriff
Higgins Of Carson county, Colorado, yes
terday identified in Jail here Joseph
Mars and son and Cal West, three
members Of band of horse thieves who
overpowered and locked in a cell the
jailer and escaped year ago last July.
Higgins had Swallowed them through
Utah, Colorado, Texas, and Mexico, but
owing to influential interference did not
succeed in capturing them. The arrest
here was for petty larceny, letters in their
possession disclosing their former ex-
ploits. Higgins says he has spent hun
dreds of dollars and has travelled thous-
ands OF miles after them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
SLAIN FOR THEIR MONEY.
Russian Farmers Pay Laborers and Then
XIII and Rob Them.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 13.-A story OF
wholesale murder comes from Poganov-
ka, village Of Samara. Eight farmers
living near the village employed twenty
one laborers to help SOW their lands The
laborers performed their work satisfacto-
rily, and were paid the stipulated
money. The farmers then conspired to
get the money, and finally decided that
the only way Of doing so was to kill the
laborers While the latter were enjoying
a siests together they were sat upon by
the farmers and every one Of them were
killed. The farmers then robbed the
bodies and burned them. The absence
of the laborers aroused suspicion, and the
police investigation led to the speedy ar
rest OF the eight mnrderers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
A Steam Barge In Distress.

ALPENA, Mich, Sept. l3.-An un-
known steam barge went ashore in last
nights gale at North Point. Her signals
were seen this morning and the tug
Raphael has gone to her assistance.
There WAS heavy gale and heavy sea
running.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
COLORADO REPUBLICANS.
Wolcott and Teller Address the CONVEX
tion-Women rs Dele gates.

WoIoott and Teller Address the ConVen-
tion-Women rs Delegates.
DENVER, Sept. l2.-There were 953
delegates present in the republican state
convention today, few of whom were
women taking part in their first state
convention under the equal suffrage law
Senator James w. McCreary Was elected
temporary chairman.
Senators Wolcott and Teller addressed
the convention. Wolcott urged the re-
demption of the state from populst mis-
rule. He said he would leave the re-
publican party when some other party
was ready and able to do more for silver,
and not before. The indications are that
A. w. Mcintyre will be nominated for
governor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
THIS MARRIAGE A FAILURE.
Isaac wAlcott Kills His Wife and Com
Units SuiCide.

smits Suicide.
LINCOLN, ILL.,, Sept. l8.-The dead
bodies OF Isaac I. Walcott and his wife
were found yesterday at their home near
Chestnut, this county. The couple lived
unhsppily together and on Monday the
wife filed petition for divorce, at the
same time leaving home and going to
her mothers with their three children.
Infidelity, cruelty and profanity were the
charges. Walcott was very wealthy and
high spirited and 1t is supposed that
smarting under the disgrace and trouble
he murdered bis wife and committed
suicide.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
Disrension In the Ranks.

YOUNGSTOWN, o, Sept. a. Goethe
Lodge, one OF the oldeet German lodges
Of Knights of Pythss in the United
States, has decided, with hut four dissent
ing votes. to withdraw from the order
and organize the Goethe Relief Society.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
Died Suddenly OF Poisoning.

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Sept. 13.-Mrs. A. G.
Miller, a lady OF Roscoe, died very sud.
denly OF poisoning. 1t is alleged that a
drug clerk in Beloit made mistake in
filling prescription for her. The coro-
nsr's jury is investi eating the case.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
TRAGEDY AT TACOMA.
Albert McEchren shoots His Wife and
Attempts to KIN Himself.

TACOMA, Sept. IA double murder
and suicide was attempted last night at
POI South S street by Albert McEchren,
who shot his wife through the head, fred
at his little girl, and then turned the
weapon upon himself, sending bullet
through his brain. The woman will
probably recover. The little girl is I'M
harmed. McEchren il fatally shot, but
may live day or two. The family came
from Portland week ago. He is loco.
motive fireman who has been out of en-
ployment some time and dependency
was the cause OF the crime.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
Bank of England Dividend .

LONDON, Sept l3.-Tbe governors of
the Bank of England at their half yearly
meeting today declared a dividend OF
four per cent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

ASHLAND, Pa, Sept. 11.-An explosion
mas Just occurred at the Centralia col.
lIery. Several workmen are entombed.
Ihree have already been taken out badly
burned, one OF whom has since died.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Robert Jett Receives a Wound From
Which He Soon After Dies.

LEBANON, Ind, Sept 14.--An acct
dental shooting, which resulted in the
death of Robert Jet, son OF s. J. Jet, a
farmer living eight miles south OF this
city. occurred near the latter's home at
dusk last night. John Fieener, cousin
CT the deceased. had a revolver with
which he WAS shooting at a hat thrown
in iis ar, when in some way it was dis
charged, the ball entering HE cousin q
neck. iDficting Injuries from which he
died in i few moments. Fieener's home
is IL Virginia, and he was visiting his
cousin. Coroner Porter rendered a YER
diet Of accidental shooting.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

ANDERSON, Ind, Sept. ia natural
gas explosion this morning wrecked the
express and telegraph buildings. s. j.
meyer, his wife, one child and sister.in.
law were buried in the rnins
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
Spain Visited by Terrific Storms.

MADRID, Sept. l3.-The southwest
Mediterranean towns Of Spain have been
visited by severe storms. Gaia and ia
yea were flooded and many lives lost.
Several vessels in the bay OF Gala were
wrecked.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
Ex-senator Bowen for Congress.

DENVER, Sept. 14.--The republican
congressional convention of the Second
district this afternoon nominated Ex-
Senator Thomas NJ. Bowen for congress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21
BAD DAY FOR DEMOCRATS.
Republicans Garry the Election In Maine
by 47,OOO Majority.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. ll.-Yesterday
proved good day for republicans and a
correspondingly bad one for the demo.
Gratis, but the result was not altogether
unforeseen. To the rain and the general
apathy is due the light vote, and though
the democrats admit defeat, they do not
show symptoms of discoursgement.
The populists are not largely in evil
dence so far as retarns indicate. Returns
received indicate that the state has re-.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

LEHI JUNCTION, Utah, Sept. I4.-Enoch
Davis, the wife murderer, was executed
here today. He was placed in chair,
blindfolded and six soldiers shot him.
He died in three minutes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-21

SACRAMENTO, Sept. l4.-P. J. Mann,
the Oregon horseman who was reported
missing, appeared at his stables in Agri.
cultural park this morning There was
no foundation for the sensational story
about his disappearance