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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-17

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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-17
Auditors Report.

Auditors Quarterly Report for 2nd Quarter
1894
To the Board Of Commissioners of Idaho Coun
ty. state of Idaho:
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-17
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At meeting Of The Democratic Central Con.
mittee of Idaho County. Idaho. held at Orenso.
vile. Idaho. ON Saturday, June 2. 1894. In puP-
suance of the power and auth GRITTY confsSrSA
ON said Committee by the Democratic CouptT
ed that the County Convention of the Deno-
cratic Party OF said County be held at Orange,
Vile. Idaho Oh Saturday. September l. lsel. 81
III clock .. m, for the purpose Of nominatinG
candidates Tor the following oflices, tO-wit;
One Joint Senator with Mes Perez County
One Joint Representative with Mes Perez Co.
One Representative for Idaho County.
One Sheriff.
One Assessor.
One treasurer.
One Probate Judge and ex-oficIo SUIT. u
Public Instruction.
One Coroner.
One Surveyor.
Three County Commissioner
One County Auditor and ex-omcio Clerk Of
District Court.
One District Judge for the 2nA judicial DIE.
trict OF Idaho.
.'ne District Attorney for the Ind JuAisisl
District of Idaho.
Also for the appointment Of County Cen.
trail Committee to servo for the ensuing tVo
years and fof the transaction OF such ether
business As may be brought before the Con voa.
The apportionmento Of delegates 70 said CO...
vention WAS based ss follows:
One delegate for each ten votes or frsetien
thereof cast by each precinct for the Dono.
cratic nominees for Presidential Electoss a
the state election OF 1892. Said representsSieS
10 as follows:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-17

WANTED.-Idaho county war,
rants. BANK OF CAMAs PRAIRIE,
Grangeville, Idaho,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-17
Cash on hands. $S.S97 90
Same Is shown preceding.

Respectfully submitted
thereby call your attention to the fact that.
Is there are no uncalled for warrants on the
Redemption Fund outstsnding-that there IL
no necessity of this Fund receiving any amt.
from the various spportionments. and request
you to make An order transferring said fluid
Except what is needed to redeem warrants I'd
vertised but not yet presented) to the Current
Expense Fund. and TO order future appOrtlon
nents TO be in Current Expense Instead OF Re-
demption fund.
A. w. TALEIxoroN, Co. Auditor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-08-17
nAnAaAEc GO

Total Ants. in Various Finds 1887 w
Corresponding with Auditor 6 acc. with Tres.-
urer. as shown preceding
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
REED BECOMES SARCASTIC.

Washington, Aug. 13.-In course
of his speech in the house today
ex-Speaker Reed said: II am
somewhat reluctant to address the
house but my feelings are divided
between two emotions. One is an
emotion of regret for the demo-
cratic party and its position; the
other is a feeling of regret for the
country and its position. AS far
as gentleman from West Virginia
is concerned and his compatriots.
there is not the slightest necessity
of my commenting on the differ
ence of this scere of sorrow and
the procession which carried him
out of this house (laughter.) He
is not so joyous now having been
carried out in another branch and
more effectually. 1t is unfortu-
nate for the gentleman from West
Virginia and his compatriots that
they have had to contend with
gentlemen of so much more capac-
ity and skill. Undoubtedly the
house conferrees meant we'll. I'm
doubtedly their intentions were
honorable; but they were no match
for the gentlemen whom they met
in the other branch. They were
not so skillful as these men. Why,
our conferrees came back to us,
gentlemen, without as much as the
name Of the bill they transported
across this building a month ago.
1t will be known in history as
Gorman-Brice VS.. Wilson bill.
dead. daughter and applause J
And not dead on the field of honor
either (renewed laughter and ap-
plause.) They are little babes in
the woods, and it will be found
pretty soon that they were left
there by their uncle in the White
house (great laughter. / can
hear the humming of the pinions
Of the little birds bearing the
ballots that are to bury them out
of sight" Laughter).
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
CATHOLIC CHURCH BURNED.

Gervais, Or, Aug. 13.-At 9:3C
p. m. a fire broke out in the Cath
olic church in the vestment room.
and at II o'clock was entirely con-
sumed. Father Sommers, the pas
tor in charge, discovered the fire
and gave the alarm. Owing to the
absence of water the engine was
of no use. The church was
erected in 1871. and cost $4,000
besides a large amount of dona
ton. The insurance on the church,
furniture and paraphernalia was
$4,000, in the Springfield company.
Father Sommers has $4,000 insur-
ance on his household effects and
library, the loss to which is fully
$4,000, making a total loss OF
$4,000 or $4,000. The Catholics
will no doubt rebuild the church
at once. Father Sommers was
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
Almost Ninety-three Years Old.

Perman Henderson, a pioneer of
'53, died Tuesday at his home ten
miles from Corvallis. He was
borh in 1901. When IS years of
age he moved to Missouri. where
was married two years later.
With his wife and family he came
across the plains to Oregon in
1853, and settled upon home
stead upon which he lived until
his death. After enjoying &c years
of married lie his wife died and
was buried in the family cemetary
on the old homestead, where the
remains of Mr.. Henderson were
inferred Wednesday afternoon in
the presence of many sorrowing
relatives and friends. The child
rem who survive the deceased are
William, Lewis and James Hen
derson and Mrs. Broomfield, Of
this county; Mart Henderson, of
Modoc county, Cal, and Mrs. Gibbs
of Oregon City. Mr.. H nderson
was a man of wonderful vi ality.
Last winter while in his 93rd year
he chopped down an oak tree and
cut the same into cordwood. For
several years the family have been
fearful lest he might overtax his
strength in doing heavy manual
labor. So fond wa he of work,
that all the tools about the place
were kept secreted from him.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
WILSON'S EXPLANATION.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Chair
man Wilson, author of the Wilson
bill, prepared for the associated
press at the close of the caucus the
following statement of his views
ON the tariff situation:
Il cannot see why we failed tc
do anything we could to bring
about better results. When ]
have done my best, according te
my capacity and judgment, l must
fall back on my consciousness OF
duty done. The difficulty which
the country must recognize, is that
Oh the tariff question we did not
have a democratic senate. and
whatever has been gained has
been wrested from a protective
body. have been willing to take
even the most desperate chances
that gave the least hope of sue
cess in getting rid Of the most OBJ
jectionable senate amendments
and would have fought to the 4th
of March if [ had any ground to
stand upon, and any following to
sustain me.
We have been confronted by
the senate with closed ranks, while
we have had divisions from the
beginning that have been fomented
from the senate and growing i'm
patience of members to get back
to their districts with anything
that might be called tariff reduc-
ton bill, had made them unwilling
to stay until promise could be
given of assured and probable vic
tory. We could not honestly give
such promise, and man cannot
continue battle with his army
ready and eager to break away
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
THE CHINESE UNDERSTAND IT.

London, Aug. 12.-The Shang-
hal correspondent has been en-
abled to obtain from an official
Chinese source a full confirmation
of the report that Ii Hung Chang
has been reproveI and degraded by
the emperor for dilatoriness in
prosecuting the war. The cores
pondent says: "The emperor ex-
pressed his displeasure at the
backward condition of the forces,
censured Ii Hung Chang for re-
missnees, and in a secret degree
deprived him of the yellow coat
and the peacock feather and re-
reduced him in rank three degrees.
Nevertheless, Ii Hung Chang re-
tains his office, an inasmuch as
he has been given entire charge of
the naval and military forces, he
enjoys all the privil eges of vice.
roy" The correspondent says that
incident is entirely comprehensi-
BILE to anybody conversant with
Chinese customs.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
A New Jail.

In another column appears an
ad. for sealed bids for Jail cells
aGording sufficient space for the
accommodation of twelve prison.
ers, which it is the intention of
the county court to have placed
in the basement of the court
house under the sherif's Office.
The amount of the bid is also to
include the cost of a concrete floor
and connections with all sewer,
water and ventllating pipes.
Why the court desires the Jail
under tue court house is not ap-
parent except from point of econ
omy. This room is several feet
under ground and is damp and
unhealthy during the entire year.
Each winter the ground becomes
soaked with water and frequently
covers the floor to depth of sew
eral inches. A concrete floor may
avoid the presence of standing
water if raised one foot, but
proper sanitary conditions can
never be had in a room located
under ground unless the best of
drainage facilities are afforded.
This is impossible to secure from
the court house during high water
because the sewer pipes are four
or five feet under ground during
such times the water from the
river backs up and overflows into
the basement. To compel prison.
ers to remain in a room unpro-
vided with proper ventilation,
light and drainage would be a
most inhumun act; and this place
can never be made other than it
is-a dark, damp, and unhealthful
room. The experience in other
counties with basement jails has,
as rule, proven very unsatisfactory
because it is impossible to prevent
the disagreeable and unhealthy
odor of the prisoners apartments
from permeating the entire build
ing. Unless the county can afford
to build jail outside of the court
house and provide it with all the
modern improvements, which
would cost from $4,000 to $1,000
further consideration of the pro-
ject should be deferred for the
present. In the meantime des-
perate characters could be taken
to Eugene for safe keeping with
out much additional expense.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
The Hop Outlook.

Mr.. A. j. Ray, representing the
J. M. Russell Co., of Portland, who
are large buyers of hops for the
London market, arrived in town
yesterday. Mr.. Ray is at present
visiting hop growers for the pur-
pose of advancing picking money,
but is not yet making contracts for
this years crop. He says that
earlier in the season some few con-
tracts were made at II cents, but
owing to the present depressed
condition of the London market,
buyers are not now making any
contracts at all.
Mr.. Ray has been among the
hop yards of the Willamette valley
continually during the past six
weeks and is of the opinion that
the yield will be good and, as a
general thing, free from the raw
ages OF the hop louise, which dur
Ing the past few years caused con-
siderable damage. The yield this
season will, however, not be up to
the expectations of growers. Mr..
Ray estimates that within the ter
ritory of Oregon, which last year
produced $4,000 bales, there will
not be this year, including all the
new acreage, to exceed $4,000. or
possibly, $4,000 bales. The out
look for prices is at present not
favorable. Buyers are not in the
market and quotations are very
weak. From present indications,
ten or eleven cents will be as much
as growers can expect to receive
for their crop this fall.
Reports have come in from vari
Gus localities regarding the injury
sustained by the vines in many
yards throughout the valley, and
no one seemed able to determine
the cause. 1t appears that the ex-
tremities of many of the arms or
runners from the main vines were
being killed. This trouble was at
first attributed to strong winds and
the intense heat of the past few
weeks. 1t was noticed, however.
that vines in other yards in the
same locality were not similarly
affected. Although growers were
giving the matter much attention
no one was able to fathom the
mystery until a day or two ago.
Mr.. Ray explains the matter in
this way. There are two ways of
wiring or stringing the yard. 1t
is generally customary to wire in
squares-that is from pole to pole
in each direction. But many peo-
pie make use of a third wire which
is stretched diagonally across each
square, thus alfording the vines
better facilities for training its
small runners. In all yards when
the so-called third wire had been
used, no damage had resulted. AS
soon as the fact became apparent
the trouble was very easy of ex-
planation. In yards that had been
wired in squares, many little arms
were unable to secure a foothold,
so to spkak, and being unable to
support its own weight, it fell. Mr..
Ray estimates that the loss from
this source will not be less than
two or three hundred pounds per
acre. He advises the cultivation
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
County Institute.

Supt. Holm has just completed
negotiations with Profs. WetzelI
and Burnham, of Portland
whereby their services are secured
as instructors in a normal 1nsti
tute, which will be held in the
Corvallis public school building,
beginning September 3, and clos
ing at noon on the following Sat-
urdav.
Profs. Wetzell and Burnham are
the most popular institute in
structors in the Northwest, and
any teacher, who does not embrace
this opportunity to elevate him
self, is unworthy of his hire.
Teaching is now profession, and
the man or woman who does not
keep in line with the advancing
column of earnest workers in the
school room must step aside and
give place to those more worthy.
The people of this county demand
value received for the money they
pay the teacher; and this, the
teacher cannot give without
special preparation. 1t is advis-
able for school boards and teach
ers to defer beginning autumn
schools until after the close of the
institute. All teachers will re-
ceive letter and further informa-
ton, from the county school su-
perintendent and all teachers from
adjoining counties are cordially
invited to attend.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
Tired and Run own.

o. w. R. MFG. Co., 315 Front street,
Portland, Oregon. Dear .Sus: 1 was
completely worn out from overworF
could not sleep at night, and felt that ]
was approaching a serious condition
but, thanks to DR.. GRANTS Sarsaparilla
and Grape Root, am almost an entire
new person, as | never felt so well in my
life; and it was the cheapest DOCTOR
bill ever had, as [ only took five bot
ties. | eheerfully recommend it to all
afflicted.
Yours respectfully,
MISS EMMA LEE,
227 Eleventh street, Portland, Oregon.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
The state board of trustees g

The state board of trustees of
the deaf-mute school has accepted
the plans Of Prof. George Coote Of
the state agricultural college at
Corvallis, for the improvement of
the schools new grounds southeast
of Salem. Plans and specifica-
tions for the same will be prepared
and the work will be advertised
and done by contract the same to
be awarded to the lowest bidder.
The work will consist of excava-
tions, making roads, etc. 1t is
expected that the board will issue
advertisements about the Goth Of
the current month.-Stateslnan.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
FIVE STRIKERS HELD.

Woodland, CAL. Aug. 13.-At 1
o'clock today Judge Fisher rem
dered a decision in the train
wrecking case. He refused to
allow the motion of dismissal, and
said the evidence warranted the
holding of all five defendants to
appear before the superior court.
Mrs. Knox was visibly affected by
the Judges decision, and cried
bitterly during the course Of the
Judges remarks. The case is post
poned until the 21st ult., when the
defense will begin its testimony.
Over $50 witnesses have been sub
poenaed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17

of yards fourteen times per season
and use of the third WIRE. Where
this rule has been adopted the
yield is nearly double that of yards
in which such conditions have not
existed.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17

The effort is based upon the fact
that something of the kind must
be done if the grain crop is to do
the farmers any good, in view of
the prevailing low price. The
railroads say that any low rate
made must be but temporary, as
they are losing money ON the busi-
ness at the present rate. This.
however, is not the prevailing
opinion. 1t is true they are not
making any money at present, but
that is because of the falling off
of the traffic. IF all their business
paid them as we'll as grain they
would show a bigger balance over
Operating expenses. When the
river is opened they will have to
carry grain much cheaper than
they do now, and they will do it,
too, and not lose money. The
trouble is that through business is
taken so cheaply that the rates On
local traffic have to be held up.
However, if grain rates are put
down 1t will be difficult to raise
them again, for there would be
such a howl about it that the leg
islature would pass a maximum
rate rate bill with grain at the old
low rate. The river and harbor
bill contains an appropriation for
the boat railway at the dalles, and
if this passes, that great work will
be entered upon, giving promise
of an open river in a few years.
Until then the railroads will only
make such concessions as the hard
times and loss of business force
from them.
There seems to some doubt on
the part of many persons as to the
abolition of the board of railroad
commissioners by the next legis-
lature, for member of that body
assures me that the woods are full
of candidates for those positions
alre sdy, and that wires are being
laid for election. This election of
commissioners by the legislature
is one of the most demoralizing
influences of the session. It has a
close connection with a great deal
of legislation. Votes for commits
sioners are traded for votes for
bills that otherwise would be
buried where they belong. This
was very observable last session
and is being made manifest much
earlier this time. The legislature
ought never to assume the power
to elect any state official. If the
state needs such a board as the
railroad commission its members
should be elected by the people.
If this thing goes on as it is work
ing now enough votes will be
pledged for aspirants for these po-
sitions to prevent the board being
abolished.
Saturday of this week the bi
cycle tournament given by Com
pany G of the First Regiment, O.
N. g., will be held On Multnomah
field. There are a great many en-
tries, not only from Portland but
from other cities in Oregon and
Washington, and the races will be
the best yet held in the Pacific
Northwest. Some record breaking
is expected. Other athletic events
will take place every Saturday for
the next six weeks, most Of them
open to all amateur athletes. Amy
person desiring detailed informa
ton about them may obtain it by
addressing Geo. L. Willett, the sec
retary of the Pacific Northwest
Athletic Association. 2. 2. B.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
THE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
The Eastern War and Other
Incidents and Accidents.
SENATE BILL PASSED,

Washington, Aug. 13.-At $50
the house passed the senate tariff
bill by a vote Of 1872 to 1O5,
eleven democrats voting against
the bill.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17
Mr.. J. B. Walker left for Ne,

Mr.. J. B. Walker left for New
York City last Monday, where he
will join the Warde- James COM
pany, with whom he has an en-
gagement. In Mr.. Walker, Cor
Wallis loses an excellent citizen
and refined and courteous gen.
tleman. Ii he has the courage
and determination to 60 ahead in
his chosen calling he may do so in
the confidence that he has a brill
liant career before him. All Mr..
Walker needs is experience, and
he will surely derive great benefit
from appearing with such veter-
an as Frederick Warde. Mr..
Walker has many personal quail
locations, but best Of all, he has
Intensity and individuality. All
who have seen Mr.. Walkers i'm
personation of Damon will feel
convinced that he will not be found
wanting. There is no doubt that
|if he has the right conditions for
his work, and the courage to make
use of them, he will become a
conspicuous figure on the stage.
Lincoln county has resident
who is "a years of age who has
never sued a man, nor been sued;
who has never been in court
room on oath, and who does not
lowe man dollar in the world.
His name is J. Ell. Rycraft, and he
Lives in the upper Alsea valley.
We don't believe there is county
in the state that can beat this
|record.-Leader. The GAZETTE
wishes to express the hope that
Mr.. Rycraft's enviable situation
lis not result of his having
never married.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-17

carried from the building in a
fainting condition, caused by the
excitement, and he had a close
call for his life. He IS quite an
old man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-18
All ARMSTRONG PARK.
"A Celebrated Case" Given Last Night
as an Opening Performance.

The first of the open-air theatrical per-
formances at Armstrong Park was given
last night and proved TO be a success. The
novelty Of such thing in this city made
it the more attractive, and it proved a
drawing card for the park. "a Celebrated
Case" was given last night to an audience
of between four and five hundred people.
The company is an excellent one, and
der its rendition the old play assumed new
interest 1t was we'll received by the au-
dience and there was frequent applause
The novelty of the surroundings probably
detracted somewhat from the interest man
ifested in the play, but as this wears off
the venture will be appreciated. The only
Objectionable feature to the arrangement
of the open-air theater will be remedied
to-day by elevating the stage: The soil
is set upon the side OF slight knoll, the
slant of the knoll giving the drop neces-
sary. With the stage on level with the
audience ii a little difficult last night
TO see the performers. To-day the stage
will be elevated three feet. The theater
is an odd-looking arrangement. The stage,
or rather that portion of the space set
apart for enacting the scenes OF the piece
and portion OF the auditorium, II 1t may
be called SUCH is covered with canvas. The
drop curtain Is not drop curtain at ALL
but sliding curtain The stage settings
are not ornate or elaborate. but produce
stage is a tent, which serves dressing
rooms. Extending from the stage at right
angles to a distance of about seventy-f1ve
feet two canvas wings about seven
feet high, serving to inclose the theater
1t is lighted by incandescent lights ar
ranged in clusters upon the trees, which
also supported the canvas Chairs are pro-
vided for about six hundred persons, and
back of these are a number of benches
which will seat several hundred more.
Frederick Lorraine, in the role of the
villain, was excellent. Bert Wesner, as
Dennis ORourke, was well placed and car
ried the Irish character admirably. Miss
Mae Powers, as Valentine de Mornay, was
very good, especially in the emotional
scenes. Miss Anna Davis, as Adrtenne, act
ed we'll the part and received applause. The
others in the cast were Earl Atkinson, An
drew Forsythe, ]. ID. Edwards, Fred A
Sullivan, Lottie Williams Edna Macbeth,
Nellie Manning and Al II. Bailey.