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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
TRAIN ROBBERS SURPRISED.
Gang of Desperadoes Given q Hot Re-
oeptfon on the Santa Fe

Gang of Desperadoes Given a Hot Re-
oeption on the Santa Fe.
CORN, Mo-, Sept. 1S.-The Colorado &
Utah express on the Santa Fe was held
up by robbers at 8 80 a. m. today. AS
the railroad and express officials had a
spy among the train bandits, when they
stopped the train they were met with a
hail OF buckshot and bullets, and 1t is
said that at least two are dead in the
surrounding woods, while as many 9th
ers rode for their rendezvous, twenty-one
miles away, riddled with bullets. They
shot Dad Prescott, the engineer, but his
wounds, it is believed, will not prove
fatal.
When the train left Chicago at O'Clock
last evening railroad and express detec-
lives, all walking arsenais, climbed on
at every station. Among them were
Chief Detective j. j. Kenney, OF the
Santa Fe, and j. A. Matthews, who has
been acting as spy for two weeks and
getting information Of the robbers plans.
The latter brought news that the rob-
oers early in the day had decided to
leave their hiding place near Memphis
at 8 80 O'Clock last night. They ex-
pected to make haul of at least $50.
600. At Fort Madison, Iowa, Division
superintendent Stockton. of the Wells
Fargo Express, got into the express car.
he carried sawed.of Winchester that
once belonged to Bill Dalton, and with
him were four men. Detectives Kenney
and Montgomery boarded the engine.
In the forward end smoking ear dozen
men were placed, and each had a gun.
According to reports brought by Mat
thewa, the spy, he would endeavor to
De the one who tagged the train. If
so, one torpedo would precede the swing
ing OF the lantern. Just one mile from
CORN there ca ne the looked-for signal,
and not fifty yards away WAS the swing
ing red light. Within twenty seconds
the train was at standstill. Out from
the dense underground came four forms,
the face of each hidden by black
mask. One rushed to the engine and
pointed his rifle at Dad Prescott, the
White-bearded engineer, and shouting
Throw up your hands, pulled the
trigger. Dad fell to the floor with
bullet in his right breast. Kenney sent
shower of buckshot almost into the
face OF the man, but did not kill him
and he made for the woods. The shot
which laid Engineer Prescott low was
the signal for fusilade, also the sig
nal for hasty retreat of the robbers to
the shelter of the timber. They fred
two shots, but although the men were
leaning from the car windows and pull
ing their triggers as fast as possible,
while the others were after the robbers
on foot, they failed to hit a man. The
search for the dead and wounded was
postponed until daylight.
THE ROBBERS WERE FARMERS.
KEoKUK, Iowa, Sept. 1S.-Five farm
ers, living three miles north of Arabella,
Mo-, are the men who held up the train
at CORN last night. Two, Charles
Abrams and Lincoln Overfeld, were cap
tured this morning at Memphis, Mo.
Abrams was six times wounded and can
not recover.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
GARMENT wEAvERs STRIKE.

Demand Nine.Hour Day and the Aboi-
ishment of the Sweating System.
BosToN, Sept. 20.-Two thousand gar
ment weavers stopped work this morn.
ing. The strike is the result OF the re
tusal of number of contractors to con i.
cede to the demands of the union for the
adjustment of the Jumping" and
sweating" systems and the introduce
ton of the weekly wage system. The
operatives are alec DESTROYS Of establish
ing a working day OF nine hours with
fixed wages. Every man, woman and
child responded to the call to quit work
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Bible Agents Remains Found In the
Woods With the Throat Cut,


ELDoRA, Iowa, Sept. 21.-While hunt.
ing acorns in the Moran woods mile
and half south of town last evening
Carl Radka discovered the body OF dead
man lying near tree. He Immediately
came to town and notified the sheriff and
coroner, who at once went to the place OF
discovery. They found the man lying
in the leaves with his throat cut, and by
his side was knife with the dry blood
on it. Near by were hanging his coat
and vest, and in the pockets were found
some money and his watch and letter
from sawyerville, Canada, addressed to
N G.. Keneston. Upon bringing the re.
mains to town it was discovered that in
the latter part OF August man answer
ing the description and claiming to be N.
g. Keneston did business at the banks
and hotels, and said he was selling bibles
and came from Red Oak, Iowa. His
horse and buggy have been ct the livery
stable for two or three weeks. The man
was OF medium height, we'll dressed, and
probably 55 years old. He acted very
strangely. The supposition is that he
suicide, but no cause is as
signed for the act.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. l9.-Ex-Vice
President Morton was yesterday after
noon nominated for governor by the re-
publican state convention. The vote
stood, Morton 1925, Fassett SO, Wood
ford 40, Butterfield 90. Russell 20, Bliss
AZ and Askell l. The nomination OF
Morton was then made unanimous, each
opposing candidate making short
speeches pledging him their support.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Democrats Denounce tho Action of Presi-
dent CleYeland.

176uUuHC6 tnO ACtfOn Pro0I-
dent Cleveland.
COLUMBIA. Sept. 19.-The state demo-
cratic convention met today. Tue plat
form decided upon denounces Cleveland
as follows:
I'VE denounce the action OF President
Cleveland In appointing republicans to
office the joining of forces with the re-
publican leaders against the majority of
his party in the decentralization of silver :;
his veto OF the seigniorage bill; the in
vasion of state rights, and his efforts to
improperly control the house of repre-
sentatives and the senate by the use of
patronage as unworthy of the successor
OF Jefferson, Jackson and Madison, and
a betrayal of the platform on which he
was elected
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
Crime OF an Unnatural Son,

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 18.-While partly
under the influence OF liquor this morn.
ing Eugene Mccarthy. living at III Ore
gon street, qusrreled with his mother and
cut her throat from ear to ear. The old
lady is dying Mrs. Mccarthy was old
and could make but slight resistance
against her unnatural sons savage at
tack. In the struggle one OF her care
was completely severed from her head.
The son is in Jail.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The United
States navy is gathering quite fleet at
the Asiatic station. Commander Good
rich OF the Concord is at Yokohama and
the Charleston is expected today. The
Petrol was ordered from Bebring sea to
the Asiatic station with the Concord, but
the latter has beaten the Petrol to Japan.
The Charleston will be given a fine well
come on her arrival today, as she has on
board the new commanding officer of the
Asiatic station, Admiral Carpenter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
Put In 100 Years I'm Omce.

EARLyILLE, Ill.,, Sept. 2l.-Henry A.
Chase died today, aged II, OF cancer. He
had remarkable history in office He
had 100 years public service to his credit.
He was justice OF the peace thirty seven
years, notary public twenty-four years,
city clerk nineteen years, tax collector
twenty'three years, supervisor two years,
overseer OF poor two years, and town
clerk two years. All of this in Earl
township, La Sale county,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

AKRON, COL, Sept 2l.--The trial of
DR.. d. j. Deck, charged with the murder
of his wife, Rosa Bell Deck, by morphine
poisoning, ended today in a verdict of
involuntary msnslsughter. Judge Glynn
sentenced Deck to one year in the coun-
ty Jail. Deck married another woman in
Ohio thirty-three days after his wifes
dpath
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

LONDON, Sept. 2l.-At the wool sales
today the demand was broadening and
cross breeds were in keen demand for
continent and Yorkshire at extreme
prices. The Americans took some greasy
Merlno combings at above the market
parity. American buyers also took about
500 bales of secured The total Ameri-
can purchases so far have been 1000
bales, The number OF bales offered was
IL 0QS
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
The whisky Trust.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2l.-A special to the
Post, Peoria, says that belief is grow
ing among those who know something of
the inside workings of the whisky trust
that crisis is rapidly approaching, and
that some Of its officers would not care
much If it were thrown into the hands
OF receiver.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

PEORIA, Ills, Sept. 2l-Just how seri-
ous a crisis confronts the whisky trust
may be imagined from the fact that the
directors were summoned by wire to q
special meeting today, although regular
meeting would have been held Tuesday.
Officials are very secretive as to what is
being done.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

be pronounced for having disrs garded
the conIt's iDjunctions in their method
Of running the sanitary affairs of
the city. 1t depends upon how Judge
Scott feels about it as to what the sem
tence will be. scott has record OF
sending several city officials to Jail. The
trouble grew out OF omplsints about
casting garbage in the river, citizens
claiming il was a nrisance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
IL Christ Came to Cougress

WAsHIseToN, Sept 1.-THE recently
published book entitle 'If Christ Came
to Congress-" has been detained in the
mails pending an investigation by the
postotiice officials on the authority OF the
alleged obscenity OF the publication. The
author is M. W. Howard, Of Alabama,
who expects to be nominated for congress
by the populist convention tomorrow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
Tho Carpenters In Convention.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 81 The Carpsn.
tiers International Convention today de-
cided to not make war on the Knights
OF Labor and amalgamated carpenters in
Chicago unless they strike first. The
convention will not paes resolutions re
quiring the transactions OF the associa-
ton to be printed only 10 English. Res.
olutions will be passed which will favor
a full discussion of politics looking to a
new party, but no political party will be
endorsed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
Horse Thief Hanged.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Sept. 20.-News lie re.
ceived from Lincoln of the lynching of
the leader OF gang OF horse thieves
His name was Percy Cook. He had made
several raids of late, and a posse of farm
ers finally came upon him in camp. He
had in his possession half. dozen stolen
horses, which fact so enraged the farm.
ere that they hanged him without giving
him time to say word.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
The Title OF MoBseigneur,

PORTLAND, Sept. 20.-Father Croquet
was invested with the title of Monseg-
neur at the cathedral here today in the
presence of about fifty priests and
bishops. Father Croquet has been in
the service of the church for fifty years.
This is said to be the first time the title
of Monseigneur has been conferred on a
priest west of the Rocky Mountains.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
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A THING Or THE PAST,
No Danger APprehended by the Alb,
donment OF Military Posta.

No Danger Apprehended by the Aban.
donment OF Military Posts.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 49, General Arm.
strong, assistant commissioner of Indian
affairs, speaking of the changes OF United
States troops and the abandonment OF
several military posts in the West, said /.
would have no effect on the Indians.
There is more danger, he said, from
the anarchists in Chicago than from all
the lndisns in the West. Indian wars
are thing of the past. With railroad
facilities troops can be transported more
quickly from large posts than they can
march from any OF the little posts which
have been abandoned.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
breckenridge starts for Russia.

New YoRK, Sept. 20.--Clifton r.
Breckenridge, the new American minister
to Russia, received his final instructions
from the state department on September
II, and sails on the Augusta Victoria to-
day. He expects to reach st. Peters
burg about the end OF October.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

SULLIVAN, Ind, Sept. 2l.--As James
/. Whitmier, a substantial farmer OF
this county, WAS attempting to separate
a cow from herd of cattle in the cattle
pens at Paxton yesterday, the COW be-
came Infatuated and attacked him, pin
ming him against the fence with her
horns. Before he could be rescued by
the bystanders the animal had literally
crushed in his breast, killing him almost
instantly. Mr.. Whitmier WAS a man
about 40 years of age and leaves a family.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
ANOTHER ERROR.
No Provision Ia the Tariff Bill for Fruits
Preserved In Spirits.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2l.--An examina-
ton OF the tariff law discloses the fact
that it contains no provision for duty
upon imported fruits preserved in brandy
or other spirits. The omission was not
discovered until application was received
at the treasury department from a large
importer of such things for information
for classification under the present tariff
law. Under the Mckinley law fruit pre-.
served in spirits were subject to a duty OF
80 per cent ad valorem. 1t 10 probable
that the department will decide that the
best thing to do is to assess duty on
spirits and fruit separately according to
the rates provided for each in the tariff
act. In this case the duty will be higher
than it was under the old law.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
Gould Not Cure Himself.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 20.-Dr. David
Wooster, one of the most prominent
physicians in this city, and through his
works on heart disease recognized as an
authority on that subject, died suddenly
this morning. Strange to say, the com.
plant that caused his death was the one
which he had made his specially, heart
diseasa
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
1t Might Have Been Worse.

Albany, Ore, Sept. 5.-This morning
Fred Burkbart, farmer living near Al
bsny, attempted to drive across the track
OF the Lebanon branch of the Southern
Pacific, when the train struck the team,
killing both horses. Burkbart escaped
with slight injuries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
An Opinion by solicitor Reeves.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 90 Solicitor OF
the Treasury Reeve has given an opinion
that the tariff law went into operation on
August %, the date ON which the bill be-
came a law, and not August l., the date
mentioned in the enGcting clause.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2l.-A cablegram
received at the navy department today
announces the sailing OF the United
States steamer Concord from Saiki,
Japan, for Cheinulpo, Corea.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
JONES HEARD FROM.
He is Not Populist but Belongs to tho
silver Party,

silver Party.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19-C. @. Pawn
Ing, OF Reno, New, is in the city and in
an interview last night stated that Sena-
tor John P. Jones had indicated his
future course to his friends. He saws
Jones has not joined the populists but
has gone over to the silver party of
Nevada. However, Jones will disregard
the demand of the republican state com
mittee that he resign his seat in the
senate, because it would give Gov
ernor Colcord an opportunity to appoint
a representative as Jones' successor.
For that reason he will wait until the
Nevada legislature meets and then re.
sign, Offering himself as candidate to
serve out his own unexpired term,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

SYRACUSE, N. Y. Sept. Pr. r.
Searle, going against the record from
Chicago to New York, arrived here at
$40 a. m. today and rode on on the rail-
road track. He pnnctured his tire four
times and fell down an embankment
twenty feet. but was not seriously hurt.
lie is still ahead Of the record sixteen
hours and thinks that he will arrive at
New York Sunday four OF five hours
ahead OF the record.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
RESULT OF A QUARREL.
John Fisher Shot and Killed at HAYWOOD
Virginia.

HAYWOOD, Va, Sept. 1S.-John H.
Fisher was shot and instantly killed last
night by William and Arthur Wright.
brothers. Fisher accused William
Wright of setting FIRE to his fodder stack.
Wright called him liar. Fisher picked
up weight from the scales in Elwood &
Abbott's store and Wright drew q pistol.
At this point Fisher withdrew and went
home. Wright, supposisg he had gone
Tor q gun, secured the assistance of
his brother Arthur. As Fisher reap-
peared they fred and he fell dead. No
weapon was found on him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
THE CODE IN CHICAGO.
A Duel That is Likely to Result In Blood
shed.

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-Two duels instead
of one may be fought by Editor Ruebesa
men of the Abend Post. Editor ]. P.
Stephens of the Free Press was challenged
by Ruebesamen because of an article re
fecting on the German press club, and
said that IL Ruebesamen insisted he
should have all the satisfaction he de-
sired Both served in the German army,
and az cutlasses have been named it is
thought the duel will result in bloodshed.
Ruebesamen this afternoon challenged
City Editor seldean of the Free Press,
after q quarrel.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
THE DISASTER AT PING YANG.

YOKOHAMA, Sept. 20.-Particulars re-
cejved regarding the battle at Ping Yang
show that the Chinese lost 1000 killed
and 1880 wounded and captured. A
fourth part OF the Chinese army escaped.
The Japanese loss was only about eleven
officers wounded, and 260 soldiers killed,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

son system At a salary of SOC, 900 vsa,
but that be has declined it, saying: az
Will accept no position with the Santa Fa
until it has been thoroughly washed and
dried" anu
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

NEw ioRK, Sept. 2l.-Besrs jumped
on the market again so hard that before
noon yesterdays low record of 5Ssa, for
December wheat was lowered to $685..
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

WAsnINGroN, Sept. Disappointing
Architect O'Rourke transmitted his res.
ignation to Secretary Carlisle todal in
obedience to the latter's request.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 2l.-Wheat
cash shipping, S0@8ll4 GENITAL.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
Refused to Grant IpIunct,ops.

BosIoN, Sept. 2l.-Judge Barker today
refused to grant injunctions against the
Sugar Refining Company, asked for by
the attorney general.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

PIrTsBURG, Sept. 20.-George Schmous
was hanged today. He was convicted OF
the murder u his wife and two young
daughters
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

HARRIsDuRa, Pa, Sept. l9.-Grand
master Sargent and vice grand master
Hanrahan were reelected today by the
convention OF Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
AN OLD WOMAN TORTURED.
And .still She Refused to Reveal He
Hidden Wealth.

Hidden wealth.
PoRT MoRRIs, N. j., Sept. 1S.-A
masked burglar entered the house Of
Mrs. Caroline Whitman, an aged white
tortured her With FIRE in fruitless effort
to make her reveal the supposed hiding.
ing place Of her money. The burglar
toll and then twisted strips Of paper, and
lntil abe writhed in agony. The old lady
was found BY her son alive, but in such
: condition Of agony and terror that her
LIE ID dsspaired Of.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-The crusade OF
the civil federation against gambling re-
suited today in the complete stoppsge Of
all games
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
Wants It Washe cd and Dried.

TOPEKA, Sept. ia story is afioat in
financial circles that A. A. Robinson has
been offered the presidency of the A.chi.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
SANTA FE AFFAIRS

Circular of the Reorganization Commit
tee Makes u Clean Sweep.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 2l.-The last cir
cular from the Santa Fe reorganization
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

PORTLAND, Sept. 21.-Wheat, valley
rs; Walla Wslla, 65@671a.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
A DUEL WITH KNIVES.
Two Negressss Out Zach Other to Pieces
over y Love Affair.

SWIFT, Ala, Sept. 81. -Edmunds An.
derson and Irene Washington, octoroons,
fought duel to the death last night with
knives. The cause was white man
Ben Olsen, whose affections both claimed.
The two fought like tigresses until Irene
Washington fell dying with II stab
wounds. The Anderson woman, whom
Olsen discarded, then stabbed herself.
Olsen fled.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

CnIcAao, Sept. 2l.-Wheat, Septem
Der, 52lS December, 55ls.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

HARTFORD. Conn.,, Sept. l9.-The re-
publicans today nominated o. V. Coffin,
OF Middleton, for governor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
ALL GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.
Mayor, Chief of Police and Other Omaha
Officials Likely to Go to Jail.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 20.-The local
board OF health, consisting OF Mayor
Bemis, Chief OF Police Seavey, Council
men Bruner and McAndrewe, DR.. Sayille,
and Robert Duncan, are In contempt OF
court, with every likelihood of remainine
there for a week. Each was put under
500 bonds for temperance Monday in
Judge Scott's court, when sentence will
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28
ON THE BIKE.
hecords Broken ct Waltham-1hs Chi
csgo-New York Run.

WALTHAa, Macs, Sept. 2l.-John s.
johnson today broke the worlds bicycle
record for a half mile, making it in 81 2-5
seconds. In the same trial the worlds
standing tandem record was also broken,
time, rs 8 seconds
Harvey Davidson, of Toronto, created
new record for class A, making the
quarter unpaced in 28 10 seconds.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-28

The IDAHO COUNTY FREEl PRESS is one Of
the only seven papers in the state Of 1dano
TO which guaranteed circulation rating will
be accorded In the new edition Of the Amsri-
can Newspaper Directory for 1894, which will
appear May /. The correctness of the rating
10 guaranteed by 800 forfeit, offered by the
publishers OF the Directory, to any person
who will show that the circulation Of the
uaper Ia not correctly stated.