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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
THE LAND OFFICE BUSINESS.
Hard Times Reduces Receipts In Uncle
Sans Cash Register.

Hard Times Reduces Receipts In Uncle
Sans Cash Register.
WASHINGTON, Oct 5.-S. w. Lam
oreaux. commissioner OF the land office,
in his annual report shows that there
has not been SO much activity In pub
lilo land offices this year as formerly,
due to the hard times and the conse-
auent falling off In immigration.
Among other recomme n datious made
Is one for an innovation indus
try. Instead of the contract system
under which public lands are now sur
veyed, he says the government ST ould
make surveys. He suggests that the
work be done by geological survey aud
points out that the present geological
survey 10 compelled to 60 over the
same ground which has been previous
~ gone over by contract surveyors. A
geological survey and Typographical
survey can be made at the same time
and with much less expense.
Business Transacted.
The disposal of land for the year
ending June 80 was as follows: Sold
for cash, 6l3.826 acres: miscellaneous
entries. 8, 763, 1893 acres; Indian lands,
IS. S76 acres; total decrease compared
with last year, LASS, O43. The total
cash receipts of the office were Sl2, 767,-
S24, decrease of Sl,7l1.s $50; the total
agricultural patents issued, 35, 255. a
decrease of S,429. Mineral patents, L.
1872; railroad land grants patented,
s65. 656 acres; approved to states under
public grants. Sl9. 1893 acres; Indian
and miscellaneous, 305, 592 acres; total
NUMBER OF acres patented. 1858, 73E.
Surveys amounting TO 8. 923, 4S7 acres
have been approved during the year.
The commissioner ecomme IN s that
an appropriation be made for at least
SIX attorneys, to supervise and direct
the proceedings Of the special agents
operating In the districts designated by
the commissioner. the attorneys to
have charge of the prosecution
OF cases discovered by the
special agents. He renews his recon-
mendation of last year that the law
permitting the cutting of timber ON
public lands be repealed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
ROLLED EN- TOO HIGH.
Judge Junius Rochester believed To
Mentally Unbalanced.

Judge Junlus Rochester believed To Re
Mentally Unbalanced.
PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 4,-Junius
Rochester, ex-probate Judge of Seattle.
one of the most prominent democratic
politicians of Washington state, has
been detained in Portland for obtain
ing money by false rretensea During
the past four days he has dra WI checks
Tor sums aggre eating $500 OH Seattle
hanks and obtained money on them by
securing tine Endorsements Of friends.
The checks were all returned marked
mo fuLds." One of the friends he
had victimlzed had him detained. His
brother came down from Sea, tie today
and settled the matter, and the Judge
will be released tomorrow. An effort
viii be MADE, however, to have him
confined in Some asylum. For four or
i've months past the judge has been in
whirl of dissipation, and 1t Is be-
!ieved the coun bination of wine, women
and cards has mentally unbalanced
him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
Incendtary Fire In Virginia To,vr

BUCHANAN. Va, Oct. Dust after
midnight fire broke out In the Klddy
furniture building on Main street. 1t
spread rapidly, and at > o'clock the
kiddy furniture building, Stockerts
feed store, White. Carver Il Bros. ;
hardware store and building aud half
dozen frame dwellings along Main
street were in RUNE. The origin of the
fire is thought to be ince ndiary. Lose,
$50. 600; insurance less than half While
the fire was in progress Frank Kelley
was shot by some one In the alley and
seriously wounded.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
THE WAR IN THE ORIENT.
European Nations May Get Into Serious
DInculties ThercbY.

Eoropean Nations May Get Into Serious
Difficulties Thereby.
LONDON. Oct. 5.-The st. James
Gazette says the Interests OF England.
France and Russia are closely involved
In the possible breaking up of the Chi
nese empire, and 1t Is believed Russia
has signified that she can not any
airy longer regard the progress of
events in the east with indifference.
The Manchester Guardian Is Informed
that Russia and Great Britain have
definitely decided that settlement of
the war must be an international and
no Japanese affair. Germany and
france are said to have acquiesced ia
TINS decision while the policy of the
United states Is still regarded as un-
certain. Russia, according to the
Guardian. has already warned Janau
that the future of Corea concerns the
Russian government. Japan in her
present mood will pay no heed to any
representations made by the powers
unless they be accompanied by tanpi.
Ole evidence of an intention to back
them up. 1t was to authorize this, &C.
cording to the Guardian, that o minis
terial council was summoned. 1t fur
ther says that after u showing OF force
Japan would he told that Great Brit
ain desired an armistice to be estab-
llshed and Great Britain on behalf of
Europe would Immediately cal! an in
ternational con ference.
Inc Globe aud st. James Gazette
express the opinion that the Manches-
ter Guardian article gives the real rea-
son for the meeting of the ministers.
Rebellion I'm tho Interior.
TEN TsIN. Oct. 5.-Reports have
reached here that rebellion has broken
out In the province of Mongolia.
Troops from Pekin have been sent to
quell the uprising. Serious troubles
are said to have arisen within the pal.
ace at Pekin. Residents of Tien Tsin
are taking every precaution possible
against an anticipated attack bv the
natives.
Chinese Merchants Frightened.
SHANGHAI, Oct. 5.-Chinese mer-
chants are cancelling freight contracts
to Che Foo and Tien Tsin, owing TO
the rel ort that the japanese intend to
blockade these ports. Several Japan
csc warships are patrolling the coast
near Wei Wei Hal, a Chinese port on
The Shan lung promontory. They
approach the coast at night aud steam
away at daybreak. 1t is said that the
object Is to prevent Chinese warships
leaving Wei Wei Hal or Port Arthur
on the opposite side of the Yellow sea.
1t is stated that the japanese do not
Intend to interfere with the export of
coal to China.
Fenr the Greed of the English.
PARIS. Oct. 5.-Gaulos asks If Brit
ish Intervention in the Corean trouble
might not constitute a repetition of the
famous coup of 1879, (which enabled
Admiral Lord John HAY TO take pos
session of The island of Cyprus. The
Figaro. referring to the same subject.
remarks that the British once landed
China would not be able to resist the
desire To exercise n pressure upon the
japanese TO prevent them deriving all
the advantages Of victory. Troubles
may then commence. and the peace of
Europe will he threatened, for Russia,
France and even America will certainly
Intervene.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
THE CARS HEALTH
Alarming Reports Circulated Re-
garding It.
B0URSE TRANSACTIONS SLOW
A Report Reached the Bourse From
Paris Friday Stating that the
Guar Was Dead.
BOURSE TRANSACTIONS SLOW

LONDON. Oct. 5.-Alarming reports
reached the stock exchange today
about the czar's health. They had lit
tic effect upon the market, as they
were denied.
Officials of the Russian embassy dis
credit the report that the czar has suf-
fored relapse.
Paris Bourss Affected by Rumors.
PARIS, Oct. 5.-Serious rulnors were
circulated here to-day in regard to the
condition of the czar's health. Trans.
actions OH the bourse In conseq uence
were weak.
False Rumor at Amsterdam.
AMSTERDAM. Oct. ga report
reached the boufse today from Paris
that the car was dead. As u result
there was "a fall in the price of Russian
securities,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
Charged with Killing His Uncle.

DETROIT. Oct. s. William ID. from
bley Is locked up at police headquarters
on suspicion of being connected with
the murder of Charles B. Chauvin, his
uncle. Trombley is the missing heir
to the Chauvin estate, for whom the
police have been searching New York,
and who sold his interest in the estate
to John III. Seits. Trombley and Seits
came to Detroit from New York last
night.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
MYSTERIOUS MAIL ROBBERY.
Registered Packages Relieved of Val
able Contents in Missouri.

Registered Packages Relieved of valu-
able Contents in Missouri.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. Oct. ga mystic
rious mail robbery has taken place on
the Hannibal x st. Joe railroad post-
Office car, but where to place the
blame Is not known. The postoffice
officials refuse to talk, but all admit
that IA robbery has taken place. The
through registered mail from Chicago
has been relieved of 1856 registered
packages. but the amount contained in
them cannot be learned. although the
officials admit that it IL no small one.
The discovery was made by Chicago
officials. and tho packages have been
traced through as far as Camden. Up
to that point il is claimed they were
all right. The method used was to
cut slit In the pouch under the flap.
An vestigation is now being made.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
DEC0YED TO HIS DOOM.
Mutilsted Body OF George Sayers Long
Missing. Found In the River.

PORTLAND. Oct. 6.-The horribly
mutilated remains of George w. Say
res, who has been missing since tie
night of September 20 were found
floating in the Willamette river this
morning. On the night OF Sayres'
Disappearance an unknown man called
at Sayres' home. aud after some con-
versatiou, carried on in an undertone,
Sayres took his hat and left the house,
and that was the last seen of him until
the body was recovered this morning.
The police have arrested six men, who,
1t Is believed. can throw light on the
murder. One of them, John Burns, u
laboring man. has confessed that he
was hired TO make way with Sayres.
but after going on the Grand several
times. his conscience so. the best OF
him and he refused to carry out the
plot.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
KILLED A NEGRO DEPUTY.
A Denver Police man Who Was Quick
With Gun.

A Denver Police man Who Was OuIok
With Gun.
DENVER, Oct. 5.-Officer Bickey
attempted to arrest Milt Smith. a
colored deputy sheriff, at the corner Of
Twentieth and Market streets tonight
at 1880. Smith had ouarrelled with
bis mistress. He bought gun and
threatened to kill her. The officer
was informed OF this and was
on the lookout for Smith. When
the colored dep uty made his APP
pearance the officer Informed him that
he was under ARE st. The negro drew
a revolver, but be fore he could shoot.
the policeman blew off the colored
mans head. The latter bore bad
reputation, and WIS intoxicated when
me shooting occur red.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
GENERAL HOWARD IS ANGRY.
VIII Attend to the Case OF Discour-
teons Army Ofticer HIm.eIf.

OMAHA. Oct. "a letter from
Colonel Merritt Barber, adjutant gem
eral OF the department of the Platte, to
local representatives of the Army of
the Tennessee refusing to have any,
thing to do with that society, and re.
ferring TO 1t in most discourteous
manner. may cause court-martial.
General Howard was very angry when
he read BARRIERS letter, and said he
would "attend 10 the matter" when be
got back east. General Stone, chair
man of the executive committee, deter
mined To suppress ali correspondence
with Colonel Barber, but some o: the
committee insisted upon having copies.
Barter, in his letter, declared he nad
never heard or the association and
cared nothing for it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
ALIX BEATEN BY TIME.
Failed to Lower Her Mark ut the chill
iicothe Meeting.

CHILLIcoTHE, Ohio, Oct 1.-The
close OF the Driving Park meeting was
attended by about 3. 900 people. AIix
was scheduled TO beat her own mark
OF 2:034. but cold weather and the
wind were against her and she only
made the mile in 2:069. which under
the circumstances was very gooo.
The free-for-all pace proved to be a
walkover for John r. Gentry, he tax.
ing 1t In three straight heats and set
ting pace so hot In the first heat that
the track record of 2:07 made oy Vas.
sar in the 2:lO pace on Tuesday was re-
duced one second.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
SEAL LIFE IS DOOMED.
A Few Years and the Entire Species
WIN BE Extinct

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Reports of
the naval officers commanding the ves-
sells of the Boring sea patrol one and
all present "A discoura2ing outlook for
the future of our seal fisherIes, One
officer ventures the assertion that at
the present rate of slaughter, the seals
Will be exterminated within five wears.
regardless of any action by our govern
ment In the direction of suspendiny
the taking of seals from any of the
islands.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
Fighting the Cordage Tru.t

CHICAGO. Oct. civilian Deerlng
today confirmed the report that the
Deering company has decided not To
purchase any more Irvine from The
cordage trust, and will manufactures
Is own Irvine in plant now under
obstruction.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
ATE WITH A SHERIFF
A Fugitive Boasts Of His Power
to Escape Detection.
SAYS HE is FREE FROM CRIME
He Makes Some Iuteresttnp statam.nts
Concerning Himself and His
Past Career.

BOISE. Oct. 4.-The Statesman has
received letter from Charles O.
Summers, the fugitive from Mississippi
justice who was supposed TO be at the
head OF the eanc who attempted to
wreck and rob the Short Line train at
Owyhee bridge some weeks ago. The
letter purports to have been written at
Toronto. Canada, and Is postmarked
there. 1t has attached u clipping from
the Statesman, in which the story of
his having been here was published.
Summers takes exception to some of the
statements made. He makes some in
terestlng statements concerning him.
self as follows:
A Reckless Man.
After my escape from prison In
Mississippi II was thought probable |
would head for Boise, rs 1t was known
l had money there. hence this belief.
Not only were the banks notified, but
the city authorities likewise and your
efficient chief of police, Mr.. Chinn,
tried to bride certain parties to betray
me. If 1t will satisfy the curiosity of
your readers to know the truth of the
report that l ate supper at the SAME
table In the Spanish restaurant
with that worthy, let me end
their suspense 10y saying, YES.
such was the fact, but it was in April
last, and not recently, as claimed. |
think | could go there and do go again
with impunity. While fugitive.
with reward on my head, l resided
in Boise from Septem Der l until De-
cember 2 OF last year. While at large,
before, was charged with
robbing train in Indiana
he 14th of last September
but was in your beautiful little city
that date. l can prove an alibi, as l
can in this instance. AS to the reward
on my head, you are correct, it being u
good fat one and it may be possible
some one may earn it, but it won't DO
the Boise officials. Very respectfully
yours, CHARLES O. SUMMERS.
"P. S.-The Boise City National
bank can identify my signature.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
RIGHTS OF LABOR INVOLVED.
Courts Asked to Stop tho Discharge {
Union Men,

Courts Asked to Stop tho Discharge OF
Union Men.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. .. -Attorney
William A. Montague of Washington
appeared before Judge Dallas in the
United States circuit court today and
asked the judge to interfere with the
intended discharge ON Monday of some
OF the employees of the Philadelphia d
Reading Railroad Company. MIR.
Montague said the men in question
had been notified thar they must re-
nounce their embership to certain
labor organization or be discharged
from the employ OF the company.
Alter some discussion the Judge per-
mitted the matter to go over until
Monday. when it will again be called
up. The name OF the organization was
suppressed, but 1t is presumed to he
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
WHISKY TRUST ECONoMIzINe

All Unnecessary Omcials Slated to H..
Retired.
PEORIA. ILL.,, Oct. 5.-As a result OF
the meeting of the whisky trust direo-
tors yesterday, policy of retrench-
meht was begun today which will
save sl2s, 900 month. The rebate de-
partmeni will be abolished as soon as
outstanding rebates are settled. expen.
sive managers of individual house.
VIII be discharged and the work will
be concentrated at trust headauarters
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
London Wool HalAa

LONDON, Oct. AT the wool auc-
ton sales today, ll,093 bales were
offered. of which l.S00 were with
drawn. The bidding was keen for all
good woods by French, German and
American buyers. the latter taking
800 bales today. Yorkshire buyers are
holding back somewhat, owing to the
disappointing course of the market for
production. Inferior woods continued
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
CAUGHT AT TAKING BRIDES.
Unple asant Predicament OF Industrious
Columbus Commandments.

Columbus Commissioners.
COLUMBUS, Oct. s. - Indictments
were returned today by the grand jury
against County Commission Thomas
J. Cassidy, democrat; S. b. Biggert.
democrat, and J. b. Mcdonald, repub-
lican. All are indicted for alleged mis-
conduct in Office and of receiving
brides OF u, 200 each from the Column
bus Bridge Company n year ago. Nc
Donald IL also indeed for soliciting u
Tribe OF $500 from Contractor Jewett,
ana Biggert with soliciting u bride OF
500 from the same party.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
TO CONSIDER CHINESE AFFAIRS.
English Cabinet ohciais Explain Their
Hasty Meeting.

Aasty Meeting.
LONDON, Oct. a-Inquirles made by
an Associated Press correspondent at
the foreign office late today elected the
information that the calling of cab.
met council for tomorrow has no con-
nection whatever with the meeting of
the French cabinet on the same day.
The cabinet would not have been sum-
moned but for the dangerous appear
ance of the situation in China. The
Marquis of Ripon, colonial secretary.
arrived at the colonial office this even
ing and held consultation with vari-
GUS officials connected with affairs in
China. The Indian office has been In
frequent communication with the vice.
roy and commanGer-in-chi of the
forces In India regarding the time
requisite to dispatch troops TO China.
British Minister O'Connor's dispatches
from Pekin indicate that the danger to
fore igners in China is considerable.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
De,npsev and RYAN Matched.

CHICAGO, Oct. 6. -Artlcles have been
signed for fight to finish between
Tommy Ryan of Chicago and Jack
Dempsey, The "Nonpareil." The men
will meet at the Auditorium Athletic
Club rooms December IL for purse of
$4,000, weighing in at 144 pounds at
the ring side.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
Columbian Relics start Home.

WAsuINGToN. Oct. 4.-The Column
ban relics loaned to this government
for display at the Chicago fair by the
pope commence their homeward Jour.
ney TO-DAY. They Will be delivered to
Ambassador MacNeagh at Rome for
return TO the pope, with sn autograph
letter Of thanks from President Cleve-
and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12

MONTREAL, Oct. 5.-Lyman Brown,
the New York millionaire, has been
arrested here OH u charge of conspiracy
preferred by his daughter.in-law. Some
weeks ago Browns son was arresi ed
here for failing to provide for bis fam
lily, and 1t is alleged that he was
spirlted away by his fnther.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
A Wheel. TRUST.
Factories West Of the AlIeghenies Com.
bine for Mutual Beneht,

bins for Mutual Benefit.
INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 8. -Representa-
tives of the various wheel companies.
who have been meeting In this city for
several weeks past. have completed an
organization which will practically
give them monopoly of the wheel
business In this country. The name of
the new organization Is the CONNER
cal Wheel Company. Ninety per
cent of the factories between the Allie
gheny mountains and the Il acific coast
have allied themselves in the trust,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
.lust q Plain LOiiarY.

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Oct. 5.-S. NJ. Biddi-
son, secretary of the State Mutual Life
Insurance Company. was arrested TO-
day charged with running a lottery
under the guise of an insurance. com
pany. Ex-Governor Beveridge Is pres
ident OF the company.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
London Wool Market.

LONDON, Oct 5.-The attendance at
the wool sales today was good aud
prices were we'll maintained for all
kinds of wool goods. American pur-
chases amounted to 200 bales.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12

PEORIA. Ills. Oct. 4-The directors
OF the whisky trust adjourned this af-
ternoon subject to the call of the pres
ident. There was no discussion of re-
organization. The price oil the goods
was reduced 10 cents and further re-
auctions are expected soou.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
A BROKEN HEAD FOR HIS PAINS.
An Imbecile Who Approached Royalt,
Was Badly Beaten

New YORK, Oct. ga dispatch
from London says: AS the duke and
duchess Of York were driving this af-
terRoon TO forkshore college to attend
the opening ceremonies, man tried to
force ms way to the carriage. A lancer
struck the man repeatedly. and he was
arrested. The prisoner was an imba-
cile, and it was believed that his action
was prompted solely by desire to
shake hands with the duke and
duchess ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
ROBBERS RUN TO EARTH.
One OF the Bloomfield Bank Dynamiters
Fatally Wounded.

BLOOMFIELD, Ina. Oct 5.-The
robbers who dynamited the Bloom field
bank safe Wednesday night and got
away with nearly $1,000, were run
down with a posse and bloodhounds
last night. There were three, one of
whom was shot down. tie gave the
name of Charles Rivers. Rivers had
Sl.l00 of the stolen money. He is
badly wounded and will die. The
other robbers eluded the posse.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12

OMAHA, Oct. 3.-The Fifth con-
gressIonal district democratic conven.
ton today Endorsed Congressman Nc
Keighan, populist nominee.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12
SUCCESS OF A ROBBER BOLD.
Single Handed and Alone He Got Aw
With $4,000,

Ell PAso, Texas, Oct. 6.-Edward
Garnet, treasurer of the Brewster Com
pany, was robbed OF So, 600 this morn.
ing al Alpine. AT the point of pistol
and single-handed the robber APP
preached Garnet in his office and COM
PEELED him to hand over the money,
which Garnet kept in his private safe.
The roooer made his escape and has
not yet been apprehended.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12

Rain Helps New sown Wheat-ReceIpt
OF Grain Large.

OF Grain Large.
RosALIA, Oct. A soaking rain
Tell tuesday night, amounting to about
six-tenths of an inch. but did little
harm. 1t will be of great value to the
new sown wheat, which is being
planted quite extensively this fall.
lie receipts of grain are large, but
the price Is low, IS cents for loose and
q cents sacked.
L. ii. kershaw and Alexander Reed
grain shippers from Tacoma, and
Charles Austin from Seattle, were in
Rosalia this week, looking after the in
terests OF their several grain firms.