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Mesa free press., 1895-09-13
Plenty ofGrass but NO Cattle


A Waco (Tex.) letter to the
Dallas Morning News, under date
of August 2, is as follows;
Hon. Wallstine Bowman, mayor
of Hubbard City, was here today
riding around with Bill Ponge and
other Waco cowboys. To the news
reporter Mayor Bowman said:
erich, sweet grass is growing from
the Red river to the Rio Grande,
enough to pasture 100, ,000,00
head of cattle, but there are no
cattle to eat the grass, or as good
as none. 1t is lonesome ride to
see oceans of waving grass and to
hear how silent it is everywhere,
not a COW to low for miles, and not
q calf to bleat. The few who have
cattle are willy. Feeders are going
to 8 cents pound and any sort of
steer is held at $25. A fellow sent
10 . few carloads to Hubbard the
other day from southern point ard
wanted $25 head | believe he
got it, too. The trouble is that
the cattlemen got discouraged du-
ring the long dull period when the
rain quit falling and sold their
stock cattle at anything they would
bring. In 1891 COWS that were
held at $5 per head and less, that
would be cheap at $50 and easily
bring more than that figure. 1t is
the fellow that holds on that wins
every time, in cattle and every
thing.
Mesa free press., 1895-09-13

There viii be large delegation
to the irrigation Congress from
Mexico President Disz has ap-
pointed the delegates at large. and
the governors of all northern Mex
jean states haye appointed state
delegations. President Diaz has
authorized the national delegates
to invite the congress in his name,
to.visit the. City. OF Mexico in a
body.
Mesa free press., 1895-09-13

A California paper says a lady
visiting in that town tainted on
seeing q "Ohristian Observer" on
the toilet taEle. Another had the
Mysteries on finding an Examiner"
in her room;
Mesa free press., 1895-09-13

When completed, the Chicago
public library building will rank
second IN size and in cost to the
Boston library. 1t will represent
al expenditure of 100000.
Mesa free press., 1895-09-13

M. Laborde, a distinguished
French want, contributes to La
Revue Seientifque a paper calcu-
lated to prove that human kind is
reverting to ancestral form; that
is, becoming monkeys again.
Mesa free press., 1895-09-13

We love music for the buried
hopes, the garnered memories, the
tender feelings it can summon at a
touch. = X -.
Mesa free press., 1895-09-13

Love that has nothing but beau-
ty tokeep tin good health is short
lived and apt to have ague fits
Mesa free press., 1895-09-13

Our minds are full of waits and
estrays which we think our own.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
RUSSIA IS PREPARED
Troops and Warships Massed at
Vladivostock.
FOR WAR IN THE ORIENT
Entrance to the HarhOr Is Planted Full
OF Explosives and rorpedoes-
Story OF II Captain.

Tacoma. Wash. June 3O.-The Nor
wegian steamer Oscar H.. which ar
rived today Is days from Vladivostock,
Siberia, brings news that the indica-
tons are good for an Oriental war. I'M
known to the outside world. Captain
r. Anderson of the steamer says:
Russia has massed 5000 men at
Vladivostock and 1t Is believed in ST.
IBERIA that preparations are being made
for an advance on Japan. Russia has
been secretly but actively at work and
In the event Of trouble with Japan il
prepared to hurl formidable navy and
land force into the coveted territories
which Japan has wrested from China.
These ships and troops have been
massed at Vladivostock, where the
scene is decidedly warlike. The en-
trance to the harbor at Vladivostock
Is planted full Of torpedos and no ves-
sells are allowed to pass in or out with
out Russian naval officers on board.
as well as experienced Russian pilots
who know here the torpedos are plant
ed. My vessel was escorted In this
manner In going in and out Of the har-
Dor. Inside the entire fleet of Russian
warships Is massed, ready to steam
down the coast at a moments notice
On shore 5000 troops have been con-
centrated and the evidence is clear that
Russia Is fully prepared for trouble in
case the Japanese give any occasion
for 1t.
1.-The massing Of these ships and
troops at Vladivostock has been done
secretly by Russia, and unusual pre-
cautions have been taken to prevent
the spread Of any intelligence regard
or Oh I,
there. What Russia's designs are can
not. of course, be told and are purely
conjecture but If she builds a railway
line south Of Vladivostock to the Yellow
sea. her intention Is to obtain an open
port and to hold 1t at all hazards.
THE whole country looks like war
and the situation Is considerably strain
ed. but the peace element is hoping
that the tension may be relieved and
matters settled without a resort to
arms"
1t was intimated to Captain Anderson
before he left that the government
would be pleased II he did not take
pains to spread his knowledge of the
operations at Vladivostock, but he did
not hesitate much this evening when
asked to tell what he knew, as he
thinks the world is entitled to know the
facts. The Oscar II. carried to Vladiv-
ostock cargo Of cement for construct
ing the trans-Siberian railway. Ander-
son says the construction of this road
is being rapidly pushed. the car of
RUSSIA having given orders to finish
IL as quickly as possible. AS soon as
THIS line Is finished. he says. the Rus
sian government intends extending II
from Vladivostock through Manchuria
and Corea to the Yellow sea.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
HANGING OF MURDERER CLAY pueA
Montana Crime Avenged by the Sheriff
at Boulder.

MONTANA crime Avenged ny the sheriff
at Boulder.
Helena, July 1.-Clay Pugh this morn
ing paid the death penalty at Boulder
for the murder of Conductor c. w. West
near Butte, on October last At a few
minutes past 10 he was taken from his
cell into the jail yard, contentedly smok-
ing the stub of cigarette. A minister
read the twenty-first psalm and the black
cap was put on and the nooze placed over
his neck by Sheriff Gillian. He was told
by Pugh to put 1t on good and tight and
pun 1t up. A minute or two followed, and
at given signal a sharp crack was heard
and Pugh took drop of 40 inches into
eternity.
On October s. 1894. Pugh shot. and killed
c. w. West in Silver Bow county. The
case was transferred to Jefferson county,
where 1t was tried with the above re-
suit. The deceased was a railroad con-
ductor. and at the time of the shooting
was running freight train for the Butte,
Anaconda Pacific railroad from Butte
to Anaconda. Pugh and others had gotten
on the rtain to ride to Anaconda without
authority and against the consent of
West The train was stopped and the men
put of. AS the train started Pugh and
others got on the train again. The train
was again stopped by West and Pugh
was elected therefrom by him. Almost
Immediately after being elected from the
train Pugh fired two shots at West from
a pistol inflicting upon him two mortal
wounds in the back.
Pugh was Immediately pursued by per-
sons near by. and captured about a quar-
ter of mile away. To his captors he
stated In effect that West hit him In the
face, and then he shot him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
JOCKEY SlMMS MADE A STATEMENT
Claims lie Had Nothing to Do With Kill.
ing That Horse.

London, July 1.-William Simms, Crok-
er's colored jockey, was examined today
by an officer of the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals re-
garding statements made that he had
driven horse to death Monday, June II,
in an attempt to drive from Newmarket
to Cambridge and back, 26 miles, within
an hour. Simms said he drove the horse
from Cambridge to the place where II
died. but no faster than a walk. Croker
had left the horse at Cambridge to be
shod and was not aware that Simms drove
the horse until after the animals death.
Simms is trying to retain Edward II. Car
son. NJ. p, who prosecuted Oscar Wilde,
to prosecute his libel suits.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
MUROERERS HAVE DISAPPEARED
Posse in Pursuit OF the Christian Broth.
ers Return Empty Handed

Oklahoma, o. T.. July 1.-The posse
which went in pursuit of the escaped
Christian brothers are coming In one by
one, chagrined over their failure to cap
ture the murderers. The trail of Bob
Christian, who was shot in the neck, was
found on the bank OF the North Canadian
river. four miles east of this city. The
marks indicate where he entered the river,
but careful scrutiny of the bank shows
no place where he came out
Gus White. who was shot in the abdo-
men and leg, lies in a critical condition
and is not expected to recover. Jailer
Garver's wound is not serious Mrs.
Hurst, occupant of the buggy, and who
was forcibly thrown from the carriage
by Casey. Is very low from the effects Of
the shock.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
THE FATAL SHOCK
Dr.. Buchanan Electrocuted in
Sing Sing.
DEATH CAMEE lNSTANEOUSlY
Last Efforts to Obtain a Reprieve and
the Law Was Allowed TO Take
Its Course.

Sing Sing. July with two electric
contacts consuming not over a million,
Or. Buchanan was put to death in Sing
sing prison today just before noon.
Like all others who have preceded
him, he went to death calmly and did
not say word in the death chamber.
The only appearance of fright or weak
ness was the fact that he closed his eyes
when he entered and did not open them
again. Two contacts were made. but all
physicians and electricians claim that
the second contact was merely precau-
tionary and that the victim died in
stantly. There were no burns and no
unpleasant features and every physi-
clan present declared the execution a
success. The body was claimed by
friends. and the case will go down into
history as a cause celebre.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
ASK MERCY FOR A DISHONEST MAN
Omaha People Think Treasurer BoIIin
Has Been Punished Ennuph


Has Been Punished Enough.
Omaha, Neb., June 30.-There ia much
discussion in Omaha as to whether civ
Treasurer Henry Bolln shall be prose-
cuted. The record shows that at least
S5OOO OF the city funds were missing
when Bollin was deposed AS this was
MADE good by Bollin's bondsmen and the
city lost nothing, some were in favor of
letting Bollin escape further prosecution
But a most remarkable feature of the
case was made public today when a letter
from Acting City Attorney Cornish to the
mayor was printed. He boldly declares in
FAVOR OF compromising felony. His let
ter Is addressed to the mayor. He saws
boliln has lived in the city and up to
Two months ago had an unsulled reputa-
ton. Now he has lost his reputation, his
property has been turned over to his
bondsmen, his means of livelihood sud-
denly cut Off and his sufferings such as
but few endure. To attempt further pun
ishment would look more like persecution
than performance of duty. His Short
age appeared at the first steps of the in.
Nestlsaton and there was no evidence on
the books of an attempt to cover or
hide single act. No steps have vet
been taken to arrest Bollin. If one war
rant Is issued many others must be for
many politicians are guilty of particl-
pating in the deal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
MEXICO WILL 90 HER OWN MlNTiNo
Has Resumed Control of That Important
Branch OF the Government.


City of Mexico. July 1.-The government
or Mexico today resumed control of the
mints. and will hereafter levy a uniform
tax OF per cent. on all the gold and sill
YER contained in the ore mined in the
country. without regard to where It Is
smelted. For several years the minis have
been leased to private individuals who,
while they have charged a mintage tax
have put II on a somewhat different basis
from that proposed by the government
The charge for minting gold and silver
has been almost Az per cent, while the
government has collected in addition 81
OF 1 per cent, making a tax of over .
per cent. to be paid by all the Mexican
mine owners having their ores coined into
money in Mexico. while those who sent
their product to shelters either in the
United States or Mexico escaped the tax
1t was this condition of affairs that Undue
ed the government to assume control of
the mints. and to tax all ore irrespective
of where 1t is treated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Canal commissioners at Colon,

Colon, July 1.-The United States war
ship Montgomery, having on board the
United States commission appointed to
report upon the route of the Nicaragua
canal, and the possibility of digging that
proposed waterway, has arrived here from
San Juan Del Sur (Greytown). The COM
missioners have visited San Jose, Costa
Rica. and will inspect the route of the
Panama canal tomorrow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
More Seizures win Occur

Washington, July mo surprise was
manifested at the state department over
the reported seizure by the Rush of the
Saliva. the Canadian sealer. The fact
that there is sealing fleet in prohibited
waters and that officers of revenue cut
tiers have been instructed to prevent IL
legal sealing indicates. the officers say,
that a great many seizures are likely to
occur before the season Is over.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
THE eUFoRD MONUMENT DEDICATED
Brilliant Assemblage Present on a Ills
tOric Gettysburg Spot

Gettysburg, July 1.-The formal dedica-
ton of Buford monument took place to-
day In the presence of a large gathering
OF civic and military organizations. The
war department, the state of Pennsylva-
MIA, the West Point class of 1S4S, of which
Buford was n member, the staff of General
Reynolds, who was killed at Buford's side,
and various commands with which Buford
was identified were present. The ceremo-
MES opened with an Grafton by General
j. II. Wilson.
After General Wilson's Grafton the spik-
ing of guns by Major Calef, who COM
manded the battery. occurred. The statue
was then decorated with laurel wreaths
amid the firing of minute guns by Battery
c. Third United States artillery.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
SToCKMEN AND SETTLERS CLASH
Serious Trouble Threatened in Boise
County, Idaho.

Boise, July There is serious trou-
BILE in Long valley. Boise county, between
the settlers and cattlemen, who drive
their herd in for summer range. News
reaches here that on Tuesday morning
last about o'clock flfty-four head of
cattle were driven into the corral and
killed. thousand head were driven in
by Ada county owners a few weeks ago.
Last fall thirty head were killed In the
same way. There is said to be secret
organization in the valley for the pur-
pose Of driving out those who drive in
there in the summer, and more trouble is
expected.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
NEW MONTANA CODE IN EFFECT


tHg StdTeS,
Helena, July 1.-The new state codes
adopted by the last Legislature went into
effect today and work some revolutions in
the laws of the state.
The codes extend the time of equity of
redemption of mortgages to one year, and
the statutes of limitation are changed.
The New York system of drawing juries
and the New York rule of summons are
substantially adopted. The civil code is
substantially the David Dudley Field
code. SO largely in force In California.
Taken as a whole 1t is believed that the
codes are the most complete In the United
States. 1t is considered to be the intention
that all actions now In the courts will be
determined by the laws in force when
they were instituted The codes have Just
been printed and 1t will take some time to
determine carefully their effect.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Sparks From the Wires.

The United States men-of war New
York, Columbia and Marblehead sailed
from KEEL Sunday. The San Francisco
remains.
Both houses Of the Illinois legislature.
after considerable tumult, voted to ad-
journ until July .. The democrats voted
against the step.
There was connicS IN rar1s between
students Of the Latin quarter and the
police. Two students were injured and
five others arrested.
1t II rumored In Paris that the Due
d'Aumale. who returned to Chantilly from
London. has been assassinated.. The ru-
NOR has not been confirmed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Switzerland Temperance Women

Berne. July 1.-The temperance session
of the Grinwalde conference concluded
today. The American delegation numbers
$50. The representatives of the woman's
Christian Temperance Union will leave
on Tuesday for Paris. Later in the sum-
mer the mammoth petition of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union will
be presented to the governments at ST.
Petersburg. Copenhagen, Stockholm,
Rome and Athens.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
HANCOCK TALKS.
YACHT DEFENDER FINALLY AFLoAT
Pulled orr the Ways and Found to Be
VIniuiurad

Bristol, r. l.. July 1.-At 2:45 O'Clock
this afternoon under the direction of Cap
tain Herreschoff the tug Right Arm be-
gan pulling three big hawsers fastened to
the Defender For over a quarter of an
hour the efforts of the tug were without
effect. when suddenly the boat slipped
off the ways and fioated into deep water,
amid the footing of whistles and the
shouting of spectators.
A thorough examination Of the hull by
divers has been made and it Is pro-
nounced uninjured by its forty eight
hours suspension near the end of the
ways.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
VOLUNTARY INCREASE IN WAGES
Iron Workers in the Middle West Get
10 Per Cent Added to Salaries.

Chicago, July 1.-The increase of 10 per
cent in wages recently declared by the
Illinois Steel Company goes into effect
today. over 1000 men are affected by the
advance. They are employed at the South
Chicago works, the North Chicago roll
ing mills and the plants at Milwaukee and
Joliet.
st. Louis, July 1.-The wages of the EN-
ployes of the st. Louis Shovel Company
were raised 10 per cent today. The com
pany employs over 500 men. The wages
of the men were cut down about three
years ago with the understanding that
they would be restored as soon as bust
ness improved
Anderson. Ind, July 1.-The American
Wire Nail Company advanced the wages
of its men 10 per cent today. The COM
pany employs 100 men and Is the largest
plant of the kind in the world. The raise
was unsolicited.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
UNION PACIFIC SHOPS TO START
Belief That Full Operations viii BE Re.
sumed All Along the Line.

Denver July IA special to the Re-
publican from Cheyenne says:
-. E. OHearne of the Union Pacific
shops at this place has been summoned
to Omaha for a conference with the gen.
eral officers of the company relative to
the shop work on the Wyoming division of
the road. 1t is expected here that Mr.
O'Hearne will be made master mechanic
of the Wyoming division, with jurisdiction
between here and Ogden, and that the
working force of the shops on the entire
division will be at once increased"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Receiver for the Ohio Road.

GAINESVILLE. O., July lon application
of the first mortgage bondholders of the
Bellaire, GAINESVILLE & Cincinnati railroad
]. j. Geddis, formerly general manager
has been named receiver by the courts
The Belmont county company would be
in default in interest on prior lien bonds
today and the action takein for the pur-
pose of forestalling any movement on the
part of the bondholders.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
INSTRUCTORS IN INDIAN SCHOOLS
Convention of Teachers Of the West at
Sioux City.

Sioux City. Ia, July IA convention of
instructors in the Indian schools of the
west met here today. by direction of the
department of the interior. over 500 teach
ers are present representing the schools
of Nebraska, North and South Dakota,
Montana. Wyoming and adjoining states
Several native instructors are also pres
ent. Different methods of teaching and
governing the Indian pupils will be dis
cussed. and specimens of their work are
on exhibition. The sessions of the conven-
ton will continue daily until July g.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
NEW TARIFF OF GERMANY IN EFFECT
sRctaliatOay Duties May he Impose
Where Discrimination Is Evident

Berlin, July 1.-The new tariff measure
passed by the reichstag early In May goes
into effect today. The most important
provision is that authorizing the govern
ment to impose retaliatory duties when
ever other nations discriminate against
German products. Discriminating duties
on goods now on the free list are, how
ever. limited to 20 per cent ad valorem
The measure also raises the duty on per-
fumes containing alcohol from 200 to 300
marks and imposes a protective duty on
Quebracho wood, which is used for tan
ming.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Gifts of q philsnthropist.

Chicago. July III. X. Pearsons, the
great patron of colleges. Is to give $50, 900
to Whitman college. Walla Walla, Wash.
Friends of the institution are collecting
the $4,000 necessary to secure the $780,
900 gift. Mr.. Pearsons has given away
$500. 900 to various institutions.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
BROUGHT BACK AN IOWA EMBEzzLeR
Steamer Australia Shipped w. II. John.
son at Honolulu.

San Francisco, July 1.-William Henry
Johnson. the former treasurer of Musca-
tine county. Iowa. who. 1t Is alleged, en-
bezzled 5000 Of municipal funds and then
fed. was brought from Honolulu on the
steamer Australia today by II. e. Wylle.
sheriff of Muscatine county. The Hawa-
iian officials say Johnson when arrested
admitted his identity. He declares that
his shortage does not amount to more
than 5000, which, he says, was made
good by his bondsmen. He claims his ar
rest Is the result of the efforts of his
political enemies.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
EpwOrth League.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June W.-The Sec
ond international conference of the Ed
worth League came to an end tonight.
All the churches Of the city were put at
the disposal of the league for a common
consideration Of the subject, 1.-THE De-
scent of the Holy Ghost" Distinguished
ministers led the meetings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Judge Duudy Injured.

Omaha, July IA private dispatch from
Hot Springs, 8. D., says that Judge Dun
dy of the federal court, district IL Ne
braska, suffered a broken leg and other
injuries there Sunday. He was in the
bath and made use of the toboggan slide
and in some way ran into an obstruc-
ton and fell over.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
MACklNAC ISLAND A PUBLIC PARK
Place Rich in Historic Tradition Turned
Over to Michigan

Mackinac Island. July 1.-The United
States government today relinquishes its
ownership of the military reservation
at this place, and as soon as the Michigan
legislature enacts the proper legislation
the greater part of the island will become
public state park. The island is rich in
historic tradition. the Flags of France,
England and the United States having
waved successfully over 1t. The island
is nine miles in circumference.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Rum over hy a Cable Car.

Chicago, July LEO Stearns, of Belle
Vile. ILL.,, formerly a Jewish rabbi, and
one of the most prominent Jews in the
state, was run over by a cable car on Wa
bash avenue today and probably fatally
hurt He was 20 years of age.