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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
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growth of the parliament of religions
held last year, and it's principal object
will be to obtain closer cooperation be-
tween the various denominations Of lib
eral religious societies. It will be at
tended by the leading ministers and re-
ligious writer's and teachers Of the lib
eral religions of the United States. In
dependents, Universalists, Unitarisns,
Reformed Hebrews, Ethical Culturists
and advocates OF Higher Orthodoxy will
be represented. The congress is called
by the committee of ten named at con-
ference held at the parliament of re-
ligions last year. 1t included: II. W..
Thomas, chairman, Chicago; L. g..
Hirsch, Chicago; w. S. Grove, Newark !;
w. L. Sheldon, st. Louis; William w.
Salter, Philadelphia; A. N. Alcott, FL
gin; R. G. Cave, st. Louis; E. L. Rex
ford, Boston; M. j. Savage, Boston /;
Jenkin Lloyd Jones, secretary, Chi
cago.
Joined with this committee in the call
are 600 persons, representing various
faiths: Believing ia the great law and
life OF love, and desiring a nearer and
more healthful fellowship in the social
educational, industrial, moral and relig-
ious thought and work of the world, the
undersigned unite in calling an Ameri-
can congress of liberal religious societies,
and such other churches and organiza.
tions OF any name as may be willing TO
recognize common duty and to work in
the spirit OF kinship herein indicated"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
TROUBLE IN ILLINOIS,
FIFTY YEARS OLD.
Celebration of the Half Centenary OF I
Electric Telegraph.

Celebration of the Half CENTENARY OF the
Electric Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-Telegraphers
throughout the country are today cele-
brating the half-centenary of the tele.
graph. 1t is the fiftieth anniversary OF
the sending of the first public message
by electric telegraph. This historic and
epoch. marking message was sent from
the room of the United States supreme
court in the capitol, now the law library
of congress, on the oath day of May,
1874. Miss Annie G. Ellsworth, daugh.
ter of Henry G. Ellsworth, then com
missioner of the general land office,
chose the words of the message. As she
had been the first to convey to Professor
Morse the intelligence of the passage Of
his bill by congress granting him money
with which to run his experimental line,
he had promised her this distinction.
She selected the words, "what hath God
wrought" taken from Numbers xii,
%. The strip on which the Geographic
words were printed is now in the Athe.
neum, of Hartford, Conn, Miss Ellis
worth being native of that city. The
message was received at Baltimore, the
termination of the line, by Albert Vail,
of that city, who was Morse's assistant.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
A DISHONEST MINISTER.
Rev. 8. nj. Driver Borrows $1,000 and De-
serts His Family.


serts His Family.
SACRAMENTO, May 23.-The Bee says
The sudden departure of popular min
lister with about $1,000 Of borrowed money
in his pockets, the desertion of his wife
and several children, and the simulta-
neous disappearance of an attractive
widow, form a scandal which is raging in
Placerville. About eight months ago
Rev. s. NJ. Driver arrived at Placervile
to take the passionate of the M. +. church
there. He was about 45 years of age,
smooth shaven and good looking. He
was accompanied to his new field by his
wife and four children. The pastor about
week ago expressed desire to go to
the Methodist conference which was soon
to begin in another part of the state. 1t
was these representations which enabled
him to borrow something in the neigh
borhood of $1,000. A week ago Monday
the pastor left, presumably for the con-
ference. 1t was soon discovered that a
woms had flown after him. Driver has
written letter from Lodi San Joaquin
county, to the church officers, resigning
the pastorship and the office has been de-
elared vacant. 1t is said he will be
brought back and prosecuted. He leaves
his family destitute and his lS-year. old
daughter lies at deaths door as result
of his scandal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
General Hastings, the Hero OF Johnsto wn
Nominated for Governor.

General Hastings, tho Hero OF YOUNGSTOWN
Nominated for Governor.
HARRISBURG, Pa, May % The repub-
lican state convention held here today
was the largest in the state in many
years, the roll call showing the presence
of PSI delegates out of possible 264
General Louis Wagner, OF Philadelphia,
was made temporary chairman.
At the afternoon session the platform
was adopted, which announces the same
financial principles as the last state con-
vention, favoring the expansion of the
circulating medium to $40 per capita ap
proving an issue of national bank notes
to the par value OF the bonds deposited
favoring largely increased reserve OF
gold; demanding the use of gold and sill.
yer as the standard money. with restric-
tons that will maintain the parity OF
value. The platform declares that the
efforts of the democratic party to destroy
the system of protection have wrecked
manufacturing establishments. destroy ed
the value Of. farm products and beggared
the workingman. 1t denounces the Sc
lection of q Southern democratic secre
tary OF the interior demands that an
archists be debarred from the rights OF
citizenship. Denounces the unpatriotlc
and un-American management of our
foreign relations by the democratic ad
ministration.
General Daniel Hastings, the hero oil
YOUNGSTOWN, was nominated for governor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01

German Declares It. IL = Long Stop To
ards Free Trade.

German Declares It IL = Long Stop Tow.
ards Free Trade.
WASHINGTON, May 23-In the senate
Teller moved to lay the tariff bill on the
table in order to see if the bill was one
which the democratic majority intended
to pass. Hill, Irby and Kyle voted
against Teller's motion.
Kyle introduced resolution calling for
non-intervention in Hawaiian affairs,
which went over until tomorrow.
German spoke on the tariff. He
claimed that had action not been un.
usually delayed ON the Wilson bill, it
would have been reported before it's
effects upon the existing industries could
be properly studied. 1t waited to meet
the demands of the treasury department
and the delay had actually been in
creased by the republican prohibition of
duties. In answer to a republican, Cor
man asserted that the compromise bill
had been constructed on the democratic
theory of tariff for revenue, with such
Incidental protection as could be given
consistently to the industries of the
country. 1t followed strictly the course
marked out by President Cleveland in
his letter of acceptance. This is not a
free trade measure, but longer step for
free trade than either the Mills bill or the
tariff act of 1888, and would prove the
most advantageous tariff legislation since
the republican party sprung into exis-
lance. German denied that any trust
had dictated any part of any schedule.
Justice TO Louisiana required the reten-
tion of the sugar bounty.
German deplored the fastening OF the
income tax on the tariff bill, but said
hnl l., q l.. l.. A..
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
BANQUET TO AMERICANS.
Onicers OF United States Warshil
H0nOred In London.

Officers of a United States Warship
Honored In London.
LONDON, May 24.-The banquet to the
officers of the United States warship
Chicago today will be held in st. James's
hall. Among the guests will be Am
bassador Bayard, several members of his
staff, Consul General Patrick Collins.
American consuls from the larger pro.
vincial cities, the lord mayor and the
two sherifls OF London. Many conspic-
uous persons have volunteered their
services. Among them the Duke of
York, Prince Henry Of Battenberg, Prince
Louis Of Battenberg and numerous MEM
bers of Parliament, besides the best of
the army and navy. The committee &C.
cepted the offers of all, including civil
ians, with view in making the demon
stration thoroughly representative and
thus enhancing the compliment to the
American navy and people. Ladies will
be admitted to the gallery Of the hall dur
ing the banquet. The music will be
played by the band of the Royal Engi-
neers. All the arrangements indicate
that the banquet will be one Of the most
brilliant affairs Of its kind given here in
many years.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
OREGON STATE GRANGE.
Resolutions Endorsing the Initiative AN
TAI udu.n

Resolutions Endorsing the Initiative and
Referendum.
EUGENE, May 25.-The state Grange in
session here has unanimously adopted
the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we favor the system OF
direct legislation by the Initiative and
Referendum as the surest and quickest
way of securing relief from the financial
and industrial depression that now en-.
velops our land.
Resolved, That the Oregon state
Grange earnestly advises all Changers
and progressive citizens to do all in their
power to cause the election of only such
legislative candidates, regardless of par
ty, as pledge themselves in writing to
vote and use all their influence during
their term Of office to call constitutional
convention as soon as possible to submit
to the voters Of Oregon new constitution
including the Initiative and Referendum.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
LATE NEWS From Hawai-,


members OF the Congressio,., C.
ton VIII Meet ON May so,h'
SAE FRANcrsCo, May 22.-Th. g.
Gaelic, which arrived from s.eamer
last night, brought the news ,ha.
congressional convention. the noa,s me
OF which were elected Nav 3. viii ICY.
on May 80. The new constitution e s
drawn up by the present executive corn'
Gil, will be presented to the convent;or
for Its approval. The Associated Pre.s
correspondent has been able to Obtain :
copy of portions Of the constitution. Ths
new government is to be called the Re-.
public OF Hawaii. The executive DOVE,
Will De vested in the president. The
executive council will consist of Ave
mem bers instead OF fsur az at present a
minister OF health and education being
added. " '0ins
The upper house will consist of fifteen
senators: AT the first general election
they VIII be elected in three classes of
hve each, who will serve until the next
election, In two years, when the terms of
the senators OF the third class will ex
pire, and their places will be filed bv
i've members who will serve for six
years. AT the the third election, in two
years more, the terms of those of the
second class will expire and five others
VIII! be elected to fill their places. This
will also be the case with the senators of
the first class. Thereafter Eve senators
will be elected at each election. The
qualifications of each senator will he chat
he shall be 30 years old, shall be ahla n
read and write the English LANGUAGE
shall have resided in the islands TIRES
years, shall own property of not less than
5000 in value and shall have an income
OF $1,000 year.
The assembly or lower house is to con.
sist OF fifteen member, six from the
Island OF Oahu and three each from
Hawaii, Maui and Kauai. They will
serve two years only. The members of
the assembly must be citizens of Hawaii
or . citizen of any country that hss
treaty relations with Hawaii and have
resided in the islands at least one year.
he must be able to read and write
English or the Hawaiian language ex-
cept in the cases of those voted in the re-
cent election to whom this requirement
does not apply. The meeting Of the leg
islature are to be held every tive years.
The president will have the power Of
veto. which can be overruled by a two
thirds vote of both houses. It is the
present intention to have President Dole
Responded for term of years, prob
ably six, after which the office will be
filled by regular elections. The consti-
tuition may be amended, but it is ex.
pressly stipulated that no amendment
containing proposition for the estab-
lishment OF monarchial form of govern
ment shall be presented. Members of
both houses are to receive $500 for each
session.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
THE POPULISTS.
A Big Meeting at Indianap is-Congress
man Pence VIII Speak

man Pence VIII Speak.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 23.-The
populists are expecting great time to-
day. the time set for all populists to meet
here and consider the trials and tribu-
latious that beset this country. The call
has met with quick response, and the
leaders now state that there will be
so 900 people in the city. Just what
they expect to accomplish more than an
awakening" of the people is not known,
although it is confidently stated that the
result will be apparent. The sight OF
wagons laden with people making for the
state capitol is expected to arouse an in.
terest in populist ideas, and grand
demonstration here, with speech making
included, is expected to bring the work.
ingmen to realization of their condi-
ton" Clinton county will send over
seventy-five wagons, and as many as SOC
people. Howard county promised to
send 1000 people, and twenty. five wagons
have been engaged in Madison county.
The army of populists will establish a
camp on the banks OF Fall creek. or at
the fair grounds. Congressman Pence,
the Colorado populist, will be the speaker
of the occasion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01

who assured them they would defend q
duty of three-fourths Of a cent pound.
The Pacific Railroad Bill.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The represen-
tatives OF the Central Pacific railroad have
given their views on the Pacific railroad
bill, introduced by Representative Riley,
of Pennsylvania. President Huntington
spoke on the difficulties to be encountered
in organizing and building the road.
The impression that the builders have
been made rich was erroneous. When
the road was completed there were no
government bonds left, but many debts.
Kyls's Hawaiian Resolution.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Kyle's
Hawaiian resolution was considered for
half an hour in the senate today. He
asked for vote, but objection was made
and the tariff bill was taken up.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01

BERLIN, May 25.-The two divisions Of
the Baltic squadron left Kiel recently
for the spring naval manoeuvres. The
frst division consisted of the warships
Baden, Bayern, Wurtemburg and Sach-
sen. accompanied by the dispatch boat
Pfei. 1t was under orders to operate
between Norway and the Shetland
islands. The second division consists oil
the Koenig Wilhelm, Deutschland,
Wacht and Friedrich der Crosse. They
went to a southern Norwegian port
Today both divisions will De united
under Prince Henry of Prussia, who,
from the warship Kaiser, will direct the
succeeding evolutions. Prince Henry
will entertain Archduke Stephen aboard
the flagship during the manoenvres.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
AMONG THE STRIKERS.
Big Denominations In Pennsylvania. but
No Serious Trouble,

No Serious Trouble.
UNIoNTowN, Pa, May 22.-At daylight
100 strikers armed with guns and re-
volvers started for the Sickle Hollow
mines, where twenty men are working,
to drive them out. Nine men we're cap
tured by the strikers at Fairchance last
night and are held as prisoners. At Van
derbilt and Dawson last night 1000
strikers assembled to bring out the ne
groes lately imported into the coke re-.
gions. They made big demonstration
but accomplished nothing.
VIII Protect Their Workmen.
STAUNToN, Ills, May 22.-The Consol.
idated Coal Company, in order to protect
the Stanton miners from strikers, have
secured 100 Winchester shot guns with
several hundred pounds OF shells loaded
with buckshot.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01

ALBANY, Oregon, May 24.-The United
Presbyterian General Assembly met this
morning. Rev. J. A. Wilson, professor
OF history in the Allegheny Theological
Seminary, was elected moderator. Rev.
s. G. Irwin, the pioneer pastor of the
Albany church, presented the moderator
with silver-mounted gavel made from
the wood of an apple tree planted by the
pioneer ministers in Oregon.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01

PHILADELPHIA, May 14.-The second
regiment, Pennsylvania Reserves. are
holding a reunion, the fret the comrades
have ever held as a regimental organiza-
ton, in this city today. Today, also,
the flag over General McCandless' grave
in Mount Moriah will be raised. This is
the twenty third anniversary of the day
upon which this command was mustered
into service. At a meeting Of the COM
mand, Colonel McDonough presiding, it
was decided that Captain John Jack
should be the orator Of the day at the
flag-raising,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
Rosebery's New Federation.

LONDON, May 25.-lt is reported that
Lord Rosebery's visit to Birmingham to
day will begin a new movement of the
Liberal party. A Midland Liberal fede-
ration will be formed, it is said, under
the special supervision OF Sir William
Harcourt, Earl Spencer and Henry Fow-
Ter. The aim of the new federation will
be to fight Joseph Chamberlain in the
Midlands, the centre Of the Liberal I'm.
ionist power.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
J. X. ON = Co.'S Assignme emit.

PORTLAND, May 25.-J. K. Gill & Co.,
Wholesale and retail dealers in books and
stationery, made an assignment yester-
day afternoon for the benefit of their
creditors. The liabilities OF the company
are about 100000, while the assets are
believed to be in excess Of the liabilities.
GIL Il Co. were the heaviest dealers in
books and stationery in the Northwest,
and have been in business here for TWEEN
ty-fiye wears.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
RIOT In THE COKE FIELDS
4 Desperate Battle Between Strikers and
Deputies.
PIVE OF THE FORMER ARE KILLED
Strikers are Determined to Stop All Work
Regardless Of Loss Of Llia-Gat.
ling Guns Are Ordered.

UEIoNTowN, Pa, May PA riot &C.
Cured at Sickle Hollow in the coke re-.
gion this morning. Shortly before mid
night 1000 rioters Assem- bled at the
Sickle Hollow plant of the Washin-
ton company. Some were armed, but q
majority we're not. They went into
camp near the plant at 8 O'Clock. Thew
adjourned to the public road over which
the workmen would have to pass. Thew
stopped the first delegation Of miners and
after little persuasion turned them
back. At that moment deputies were
ordered to shoot at a range of about fifty
yards At the first volley the strikers
ran in every direction. Deputies fired
two more volleys and were shooting
when the last of the strikers
disappeared. Officials of the company
say that four strikers were picked up
dead and about half dozen wounded
were carried away by their comrades.
Other reports say six we're killed and
| sixteen wounded.
Company officials say the strikers
served notice on them that they ex-
pected to assault the works and the depu.
ties. There has been constant interior
ence with the workmen. The strikers
made demonstrations all night. They
even visited the houses of workmen and
gave them the choice to quit work OF
die.
The latest from the scene of troubles IL
that the strikers are all gone. A battle
was narrowly averted at Fairchance last
night. Today the situation at the Hill
Farm mine, where the company has
been running full force, is decidedly
alarming. The plants are guarded by
fifty deputies. The strikers are deter.
mined to force all the plants to shut
down, regardless Of loss OF life.
A later report says the shooting was
not all on one side. The workmen we're
about to comply with the command to &c
home when a deputy rushed into the
midst of the strikers, got possession of The
workmen and marched them to the pit
A deputy sheriff fred a shot which
opened the battle. Volley after volley
was fred by each side at close range
The strikers ammunition gave out and
they were forced to fee. Five are known
to have been killed and eight wounded.
The killed are all strikers. Three depu.
ties are among the wounded. Rainey
has ordered four Calling guns for his
plants.
TROUBLE IN ILLINOIS.
| CENTRALTA, ILL.,, May 24.-Five hun.
dred miners from the Duquesne and St
John mines arrived here today on a
freight train, and at the Big Four mine
demolished the machinery, filled the
shaft with about fifteen feet of debris
and smashed all the glass and sash. The
total damage is estimated at $4,000. The
strikers left the city on foot for Odin
eight miles north. to shut down the mine
there. The sheriff swore in fifty deputies
equipped with Winchester rifles, and left
for Odin in special train. The miners
are also armed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, May 23.-Eforts
are now on foot by leading business men
OF Minneapolis and other cities of Minne-
sofa, Wisconsin, Iowa and Montana to
organize what shall be known as the
Northwestern Home Trade Association.
Its purpose is to create on the part of con-
sumers preference for goods manu.
featured and sold by Northwestern mer-
chants. Circulars were sent to business
men at all northwestern points asking
their attendance at a convention which
will be held in Minneapolis today for the
organization of the association,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01
Bishop Newman win Preside.

ROME May 24.-Biehop John P. New
man will preside over the annual con.
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church today in Italy, which will be
held in Milan from TODAY to Nav 90 in.
elusive. The reports of the conference
committees will deal with the church.
schools, social and temperance questions.
which will be exclusively discussed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01

ALBANY, Oregon, May 25.-The United
Presbyterian assembly opened with
prayer by the moderator. The reports
Of the general committee were read. The
church has 1922 members and 939
churches. DR.. H. E. Wallace secretary
of the board of church extension, re-
ferred to the fact that the first United
Presbyterian church in North America
was organized at Albany in 1854.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-06-01

LONDON, May 24.-All England is en-
fete today in honor of the seventy-fifth
birthday of Queen Victoria. She was
born IN 1919 and succeeded her uncle,
King William w., to the throne June
20, 1887. In 1910 she was married to
Albert, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Co.
burg and Gotha, who died in 1861.