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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
THE MURDER OF MATE FITZGERALD
Trial of the Assassin Brings Out n Tale
of Dark 1reachery.

San Francisco. April 25.-In the Unit
ed States district court, where Herman
Sparf is on trial for the murder of Mate
Fitzgerald of the bark Hesper a sensa-
ton was caused by the confession to-
day of Sparf The defendant, who went
on the witness stand, shielded himself
and Hansen as much as possible, throw
Ing all the blame on st. Clair, now under
sentence of death. After reciting the
hard feelings existing between ST. Clair
and Mate Fitzgerald. caused by the lat
ter's tyrannical conduct, Sparf testified
that on the night of the murder St
Clair told him there would be some fun
Soon afterwards, as the mate stepped
to pass under a yardarm. st. Clair
struck Fitzgerald on the head with a
Ratchet, and then chopped his head to
pieces. St. Clair then requested the
witness to summon the captain and say
that Fitzgerald had fallen from the rig
ging, the plan being to murder the
skipper also when he came on deck.
Hansen and Sparf prevailed upon ST.
Clair to throw the body overheard.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03

are compatible with our existing neu-
trality, that the republic which is ac-
cepted by one of those (South American)
states shall not be wantonly assailed,
and that 1t shall not be subverted as
an END of a lawful war by European
powers. But beyond this point the
United States government will not go.
nor will II consider itself honor bound
to take part in wars in which South
American republics may enter with Eu-
ropean sovereigns, when the object of
the latter Is not the establishment in
place Of the subverted republic a mon
archy under an European prince"
Upon these presidents rests the de-
cision OF the administration to refrain
from interference between England and
Nicaragua at this state of the proceed
ings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
DEsS CA Sc is AGAIN POSTPONED
Mr.. Olney Preferred to Wait for Judge
Grosscup's Recovery.


Chicago. April 90 The following tel
egram was received ty government Off
Gals today:
Washington, April DISCONTINUE the
case set fbr May 6. OLNEY.'
Officials suppose the message refers
to the DebS case set for the date men
toned. In labor circles the news was
taken as confirming the rumored col
lapse of the case against Debs.
Washington, April 26.-It is stated
here that the continuance of the Debs
case has no significance. The attorney
general wired the district attorney at
Chicago 10 continue the case until the
July term of court. 1t is expected that
by that time Judge Grosscup. who is
i'll, will have sufficiently recovered his
health to hear the case. Judge Gross
cup heard the previous case and granted
the injunction against Debs. He is par
ticularly familiar with all the questions
involved and for this reason it is prefer
able to continue the suits until they can
be heard before him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
CUBAN EXPORTERS ASKED RELIEF
petitioned for Removal of Tariff Oh
stacles in Foreign Ports.

Washington, April 26.-Consul Gener-
al Williams, at Havana, Cuba, under
date of April II. sends to the department
of state the translation of a telegram
sent by a committee of representative
sugar manufacturers, distillers and
merchants of MatanZas to the resident
Spanish minister at Madrid, petitioning
for the removal of tariff obstacles to
the entrance of Cuban products into the
ports of other countries. He enclosed
a reply received from the minister, say
ing that the petitions can be granted
only through legislative action and that
it was impossible to say when the
Spanish department will be able to de-
liberate on the matter
CAMPOS TALKS.
Havana, April 26.-Captain General
De Campos has arrived here. He SAYS
military operations will be pushed, as
the rebellion must be subdued promptly
and effectively.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
ROCKS THROWN WHILE POLLING
Election Ruction in Ireland Whereby
Candidate Lost an Eve

Dublin. April 26.-There was great
excitement during the polling today in
East Wicklow as the result of the action
of Mr.. Sweetman, who has represented
East Wicklow as a follower of Justin
Mccarthy since the general election of
1892. seeking reelection as a supporter
of John Redmond and an Independent
policy. At meeting yesterday even
ing at Arklow of Sweetman's support
ers a crowd attacked II. j. Troy, the
local leader of Parnellites, and wo-
man threw stone which destroyed one
of Troys eyes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
BUT NEWFOUNDLAND REJECTS THEM

Canada's PROPOSALS FOR Federation Met
by Counter Proposals.
Ottawa, Ont, April 25.-The govern
ment has received private cable from
Newfoundland stating that the legis-
lature called for today adjourned for a
fortnight and that the delegates will
report that Canada's proposals for
Newfoundland entering the confeder-
alton are untenable, that Newfound-
lands contemporaries are being con-
sidered at Ottawa and Newfoundland
awaits the decision of the Canadians.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
GOLD d sooveRED NEAR MEMPHIS

Exists in Paying Quantities. With n
GOOD Proportion Of Platinum
Memphis, April 26.-Gold has been dis
covered near Raleigh, a suburb of this
city. Several specimens of dark brown
rock in which could be seen a glittering
mineral were brought to the city for
analysis The examination has extend
ed sufficiently far to give the assurance
of gold being present in paying quanti-
ties and the presence of platinum being
even more plainly marked.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
NOrway-s Ministry Worried.

Christiana. April 26-Premier Stang
today informed all parties in the stor-
thing that he can not accept Office again.
He is urging the king to come to de-
eision on the proffered resignation of
the cabinet. The premier also declared
that parliamentary action must be post
poned until it is possible for the new
ministry to continue In office.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
FARM COLONY SCHEME IN UTAH
Chieasoans VIII Settle There II the Con.
ditions Are Reported Favorable

Chicago. April 26.-Chicago people
who expect to found the Plymouth Farm
Colony in Utah next summer have APP
pointed a committee to report on the
character of soil. crop prospects and
the various questions of detail If all
be favorable some of its members will
probably remain in Idaho to make ready
for the coming of the colony, next Au-
gust. There will be a demand for car
penters and other artisans.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
Chicago Meat Dealers Broke :"

Chicago, April 24-The high price of
meats, and especially of beef. has re-
suited in the closing of large number
of butcher shops and restaurants in
this city. and especially in the working
class resident districts on the west side.
Many other tradesmen in the same lines
of business are simply hanging on by
their teeth in the hope of a tumble in
the meat market.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
FISHING SCHOONER FRANclNA SAFE

Blown Several Hundred Miles Out of Her
Course by Contrary Winds.
Port Townsend. April 25.-The fishing
schooner Francina of Astoria, which
was supposed to have been lost at sea,
arrived this morning and reports that
a south storm carried the vessel several
hundred miles out of her course. More
mystery than ever now attaches to the
unknown derelict seen west of Cape
Flattery 10 days ago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
NOT THE SAME REVEREND BELL
Chicago People Get Murderer and An
other Man Mixed ID

Chicago, April 26.-The fact that a
young English clergyman, Fred Bell,
was some years ago the subject of a
scandal in this city and Columbus, Ohio.
has caused no little confusion, people
supposing that Rev. Jonathan Bell of
Birmingham, Eng, now under suspicion
of causing the death of Emily Hall in
the Detroit hospital. is the same man.
Rev. Fred Bell is in San Francisco en-
gagged in the lecture field and conduct
ing a weekly newspaper.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
Convention in Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, April 26-The free sill
yer democrats have determined to call
state convention of bimetalists In this
city early in June. Measures are being
taken to secure the attendance of Senator
Wolcott of Colorado and other free sill
Yer men of national reputation to deliver
addresses,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
WAS CONVICTED OF PETTY LARCENY
Miscreants at Rockford Brought to the
Spokane Jail.

Rockford, April .26.-Yesterday after
noon James c. Roberts and Ben Sly
We're convicted of petty larceny in JUS
tice Gilbert's court and sentenced to $25
fine and costs of suit and in default of
payment were committed to Jail and
were taken to Spokane this morning
by Constable Harris. 1t is hoped that
the prompt action and application of
the law has broken up the gang of petty
thieves that have been Fostering the
community for the past six months.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
THE PACKERS WAIT FOR MORTON
VIII Then Make Statement Concerning
the Alleged Cattle Combine.

Chicago, April 26.-Chicago packers
will make a statement in relation to the
charges that the present condition of
the beef markets is due to the existence
of a combine. E. j. Martin, confidential
manager of Armour & Co., who has the
whole subject in charge for that firm,
said the statement would not be made
probably until Secretary Morton had
announced the results of investiga tons
now being made by his inspectors at
various points.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
BETTER OFF THAN THE YANKEES
Canadians Have No Idea of Forming n
Political Union With Us.


Ottawa, April 25.-Regarding a mo-
ton passed by the New York state leg
islature today favoring the political
union of the United States and Canada
Premier Bowel said: 1T is only dem
agogues and irresponsible vandals like
Mr.. O'Grady that attempt to create i'll
feeling between the two countries. Ev-
cry Canadian knows there is no annexa-
ton sentiment in this country, because
we believe we are better off than the
Americans. We have passed through
the financial crisis better than they
have. We have more reliable banking
system. We have no negro problems,
and we have no anarchists or bomb
throwers. We have a responsible gov
eminent; they have not. If the Cana
dams lose confidence in the government
of which am the head, we can be put
out of power in a moment. Cleveland
governs four years and cannot be dis
placed except by process, never re-
sorted to successfully. Besides all this,
we are Britishers and we intend, think,
to stay so.'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
A Close Resemblance.

There are some points about your writ
ings that much resemble Shakespeare"
said the editor.
DO you think SOP cried the delighted
author, who had brought his contribution
in with his own hand.
Yes" the editor continued, you en-
ploy almost the same punctuation marks"
-Rockland Tribune.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
THE CARSON MINT EXAMINATION
Jones Started in a Poor Man. but Has
Been Flush Ever Since

Carson. New, April 26.-No important
witnesses were placed on the stand in
the Jones examination today. Detective
Grant who said his real name was
Gallagher, proved that the bars of coun-
terfeit melt were cast in molds he found
in the mint and thus showed that the
bullion was not taken out of the mint,
when the substitution was made. The
assayer and bookkeeper were placed on
the stand and testified that Jones was
a poor man when he went to work i'm
the mint and that it was difficult to col
lect from him at that time, although
he has had plenty of money since. The
record of melt "164" was also exhibited,
showing that Jones at all times had ac-
cess to it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
MARRIED TO evAoE TESTlFYlNG
One of Sehweinfurth's Angels Outwits
the Grand Jury.

Rockford, ILL.,. April 24.-The case of
George Jacob Schweinfurth. the alleged
Messiah, is being investigated by the
grand jury. Marguerite Taft, mother
of one of the iliegitimate children of
Schweinfurth. created a sensation to-
day by goingito Wisconsin and marry
ing William Weldon to evade giving
evidence before the grand jury.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
STANFORD UNIVERSITY is HARD UP
Litigation VIII Probably Tie Up the
Funds for Its Maintenance.

Funds for Its Maintenance
San Francisco, April 24.-The Bulle-
tin this evening says:
THE teachers at Stanford university
are looking for positions in other uni
versities on the impression that the
university founded by Leland Stanford
will soon close it's doors. They fear
that the college will close because there
is no money in the Stanford estate to
pay for its maintenance the estate be-
ing tangled up in a suit with the United
States which is going on in the federal
courts. The probate court had no pow
er to use the funds Of the estate to keep
the college on a firm footing
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03

Husband (reading paper)-I see that a
man has invented instrument called
an amounter.
Wife-What is 1t for?
misunderstanding love.
Wife (contemptuously)-P 1t viii
probably be about as reliable as barom-
eter or an egg boiler.-New York World.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03

The inhabitants of this earth never get
glimpse of but one side of the MOON but
In the course of year every portion of
the suns surface is turned towards us.
This is because the suns equator is al
most coincident with the plane of the eclip-
tic the inclination being only about seven
degrees.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
May BE Waiting Yet.

A New York housewife, new to fiat
life, has had her faith in the honesty
of itinerant vendors rudely shaken.
From her window she espied a man
selling apples at remarkably cheap
rates. She beckoned to him as he en-
tered the basement; negotiations were
conducted through the dumb waiter
shaft, Mrs. Youngwife sent a S. bill
down on the dumb waiter to pay for a
basket of the tempting fruit. She wait
ed in vain for the change and the apples.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
RECIPROCITY WITH THE HAWAIlANS
Mutual Agreement of America and the
Islands of Great Advantage.

Washington, April 2i-Reciprocity be-
tween the United States and Hawaii in
shipping regulations has recently been
brought about by action by the treasury
department giving Hawaiian merchant
vessels the same advantages enjoyed by
American ships. The Hawaiian e yern-
ment has already placed United States
ships on the same terms as it's own Hast
ings. the Hawaiian in charge here, says
the new arrangement is proving very sat
isfactory to shipmasters of both coun-
tries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
THE WIFE coNvlcTs THE HUSBAND
Denounccs Her Liege Lord as the Assas.
sin of His Father.

UenOunccs Ier IIege Lord as the ASSES.
sin of His Father.
Fort Scott, Kan, April 25.-Mrs. Noah
Strevil voluntarily took the witness
stand and testified against her husband
who is now being tried for numbering
his father so he might come into pos
session of his property. She told in de-
tail the particulars of the horrible
crime. She said her husband confessed
to having murdered his father, and told
her at the time that he would kill her
and their two children and end his own
life IL she told any one.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03

Unconfirmcd Rumor That He Again Con
trolls the Northern Pacific

Cnconfirmed Rumor That He Again Con
trolls the Northern Pacific.
st. Paul. April 24.-The Dispatch this
afternoon said:
Henry Willard has again secured con-
troll of the Northern Pacific and will
come to this country for the purpose of
making arrangements to wind up the
receiyership and assume direction of the
property. This is said to have been ac-
complished through the efforts of the
Deutsche bank of Berlin, Wizards back
err ever since his connection with the
Northern Pacific began
NO TRUTH IN 1T.
st. Paul, April 24.-Counsel Mitchell of
the Northern Pacific denied the report
that Henry Willard had again secured
control of the Northern Pacific. He
said there was no truth in the rumor
New York, April 24.-The report which
was received in this city from st. Paul
stating that Henry Willard had secured
control of the Northern Pacific could
not be verified tonight.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
Injured by a Falling Floor.

New York, April 26.-Laborers were
working on the floor of the old Metro
politan hotel today when the floor fell,
and men were carried with the debris
to the second floor. Seven men were
injured. Michael Eagan was hurt in
ternally and may die.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03

Washington, April 24.-Secretary Ores
ham has received a dispatch from Han
mis- Taylor, United States minister at
Madrid. assuring him that Spain would
accede to the demands of the United
States in the Alliancia affair, and Captain
Vendetto will be put on trial for firing on
the American vessel outside of the zone.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
VOORHEES, ADMITS THE oEBs LETTER
Gave Only Ills Personal Opinion Con.
corning the Court Decision.

Washington, April Ex-senator Noor-
hees said today it was true that he had
written a letter to Eugene Debs, ex-
pressing the opinion that the United
States supreme court will reverse the ac-
ton of Judge Woods. and grant Debs
and his assistants writ of habeas corpus.
Senator Voorhees, said however. this was
merely his personal opinion. He had no
information concerning the views of
members of the supreme court.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
Didn't Chase the EtheIred.

Boston, April A-The British steamer
Ethelred. plying between here and ia
maica, reported as chased by a Spanish
gunboat on her last trip. arrived in port
today. Captain Hopkins said: THE Span
ish gunboat chased small vessel which
went in before us. but we were not in
terfered with"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
Eyictions at Pullman.

Chicago, April 24.-Writs of eviction
were flying thick and fast upon the
people of Pullman today, about 200
notices being served. All of those serv-
ed with writs were many months be-
hind in their rents
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
WOMAN AS A GARBAGE INSPECTOR

Miss Jane Adams of Chicago Gets a
Position on the Force
Chicago, April 24.-Jane Adams, of Hull
House Civic Federation and Municipal
Reform fame, will in the future wear
the official star of the city department
of public works. She was today ap-
pointed garbage inspector in the Nine
tenth ward by Mayor Swift and will
begin tomorrow devoting herself to
watching the movements of the contrac-
tor for removing garbage and cleaning
the streets in the district west from the
Chicago river to Throop street.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
swlNDLeD OUT OF PLACER LANDS
Hiram Russell of Chicago Makes Com.
plant Against Mining Men.

Chicago. April 25.-Hiram j. Russell
has asked the circuit court to appoint
receiver for the Texas Creek Gold
Mining Company. The defendants of
the bill filed by Russell are John Camp
bell of Virginia City, New, and Samuel
G. Farmer. Jr., John NJ. Kloeber and
Thomas Marsh of Chicago. Russell
claims to have been swindled out of
1923 900 worth of placer mining lands in
Gunnison county Colorado.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
Rich strike in Wyoming,

Salt Lake, April Pa special from Lam
der, Wyoming. to the Tribune, says:
1.-The richest gold strike that has been
made during the past two years occurred
this morning on the Anderson property,
near Lewiston. The vein is 20 feet wide
part of which will run nearly $4,000 per
ton'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
PLOT TO REvoLuTloNIzE HAWAII

Conspiracy on Foot in san Francisco to
Overthrow Dole's Government.
San Francisco, April 26.-Consul Cen
era1 c. D. Wilder of Hawaii and United
States Secret Service Agent Harris have
been watching for a conspiracy on foot
in this city to overthrow the Hawaiian
government by means of another revo-
luton. The combine intended to send
another shipload of arms to Honolulu
Evidence is now being gathered against
those implicated in the plot.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
BILL COOK is IN THE ALBANY PEN
Western Outlaws Landed Safely III an
Eastern Prison.

Eastern Prison.
Albany, N. Y, April 25.-Bill Cook,
the famous outlaw, arrived in this city
this afternoon with twelve other IA
nous convicts sent here from the west.
The prisoners were taken to the pen
itentiary in the prison van and one of
the old Delevan house stages. They
attracted a great deal of attention as
they rode through the streets to the
penitentiary, which is situated in the
extreme western section. They still
wore their wild and woolly western
costumes. The men were chained to-
gether and guarded by armed men.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF GENERAL
Colonies Bliss and Coppinger Advanced
Major. General Merritt.

Washington, April 24-The president
has made the following appointments in
the army: Brigadier-General Leslie
Merritt. to be major general Colonel
Zenas b. Bliss, Twenty-fourth infantry,
to be brigadier-general; Colonel John C.
Coppinger. Twenty-third infantry, to be
brigadier-general.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
HUNTlNGToN'S CASE POSTPONED

ARGUMENT in the Removal Proceedings
to BE Heard Monday
New York, April 25.-Argument and
applica ton for a writ for the removal
of Coils p Huntington, president of
the Southern Pacific company, to Cali
fornia, on charge of having violated
the interstate commerce law. which was
to have been heard before Judge Brown
in the United States district court to-
day. has been adjourned until May 1.
by mutual consent of counsel
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
Won on the Second Trial

London, April H.-In the election for
member of parliament to represent the
middle division of Norfolk, r. 7. Curdon,
liberal unionist, who at the last election
unsuccessfuly contested this seat against
c. II. Higgins home ruler, was elected by
vote of Alp. to 1904 for F. w. Wilson,
radical.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-05-03
INSISTS ON THE WILLARD STORY

ST. Paul DSpatch waves Aside the DC
mails or Officials High in Position.
st. Paul, April 26.-The Dispatch re-
iterates its former assertions regarding
Villard's connection with the reorgan-
ization OF the Northern Pacific in spite
of denials from him and his friends. 1t
alleges that the plan has been agreed to
by majority of the security holders
and is practically in readiness, with the
Deutsche bank holding proxies for
majority of the securities.