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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
ROUTE OF TIE NICARAGUA CANAL
Committee Authorized by Congress soon
TO BE Appointed.

Committee Authorized by Congress soon
TO BE Appointed
Washington, March 2S-Messrs. War
ner, Miller, Smith, Weed, Hitchcock and
Bartlett OF New York called on the
president, Secretary Gresham and Sec
rotary Lamont today, in connection
with the appointment of committee
to examine the Nicaragua canal route.
as provided for by clause in the last
sundry civil appropriation bill. This
clouse makes an appropriation of $50.
600 for the purpose of ascertaining the
feasibility of permanence and cost of
construction and completion of the ca
nal on the present route, and provides
for the appointment of a commission
to be composed of one army engineer
one naval engineer and one civilian ex-
pert, to visit and inspect the canal.
The work is to be done under regula-
tons prescribed by the secretary of
state and the president is to appoint
the commission. The latter is author
lied to suggest any deviation from the
present line that may be desirable The
callers disclosed general desire to APP
point the commissioners and equip the
expedition to Nicaragua at the earliest
day practicable No names were men
out ii was definitely understood that
the appointments would be made soon.
At the conclusion of the conference
Bartlett, of the committee, which has
recently recognized the company, out
lined the projected work. 1T is most
desirable" said he, that the expedi-
zion start at the earliest day practi-
cable. The rainy season begins in May
and lasts until November and this ana
the climate will make it hard for men
untried to the locality. The desire is
to complete the work this summer"
Mr.. Bartlett was asked if the pending
troubles between Great Britain and
Nicaragua would embarrass the work
or threaten the United States interests
in the canal. mot in the slightest"
said he. There is sure to be an ami
cable adjustment of that controversy.
At one time there was some talk that
Great Britain would intervene and build
the canal If we did not, but that time
is past" Bartlett said the new officers
and plan of organization of the reor-
ganized company would be announced
at an early day. The reorganization
company, he added, succeeded in free
ing the company from debt and putting
it on a stable basis
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
MONTEREY GOES TO NICARAGUA
Uncle Sam Intends 10 Have a Respect.
able SquadrOon in Tint Vicinity

Uncle sam intends TO Have Respect.
able Squadron in That Vicinity
San Francisco, March 29.-The United
States coast defense vessel Monterey ar
rived here this afternoon from Mare ISL
and. She is taking on coal and within
two days win proceed to Callao. Peru,
but Will stop enroute at some Nicaraguan
port. The Alert Is now at Callao and the
Ranger somewhere between Peru and Nj
caragua. 1t is evidently the intention of
the Washington authorities to concen-
trate a respectable naval force on the
Nicaraguan Pacific coast. The navy de-
partment is certainly DESTROYS OF getting
the Monterey to sea as quickly as posi-
BILE. for the forces at Mare Island have
been working day and night to get her
away.
ATLANTIC SQUADRON MOVES.
Washington. March 29.--It Is expected
at the navy department that Admiral
Meade viii sail with his squadron tomor-
row from Kingston. Jamaica, for Garth
age, Colombia, for coal. II will be April
before they sail for Colon. After leav-
ing Colon, Admiral Meade will work
along up the east coast of Central Amer
lea. 1t is probable that either the ATTAIN
ia or the Raleigh will be left on guard at
Colon for a few weeks. Coming north
ward the squadron will touch at Port
l-imon, Costa Rica, and then at Grey
town. The fact that Admiral Meade is
due at Bluefelds on April IA in some
quarters has been construed to mean that
the United States is about to make
demonstration of force TO restrain Great
Britain from intimidatlng Nicaragua
Future movements of ships are under
contemplation in the navy department
Within few months a number of YES
sells will go out of commission and some
on the new vessels win receive the men
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
THE DAVIS WILL CASE
Agreement Between Heirs and
Decree Of Distribution.
ALL PARTIES ARE SATISFIED
This Ia Subject to Revision II 0the
Claimants Appear within a
Year.

Butte, Mont. March 27,-The great
Davis VIII contest. involving a 81, 900 900
estate, was perhaps ended today by a
mutual agreement between the heirs
OF John a. Davis. The will was adj
mitted to probate and n decree of dis
tribution entered, subject to revision
In the event of further contests within
one year by claimants rot parties 10 the
present agreement.
1t amounts to a victory for the First
National bank heirs and proponents of
the John A. Davis will, but makes a lib
eral allowance by agreement with the
New York and Boston contestants. rem
resented by Henry A. Root, for whom
Colonel r. G. Ingersoll was leading
counsel In the great battle of 1891. The
estate was valued then at $1,000, 900.
Following is the decree of distribution
entered. The Sheffield heirs or children
OF Asa Davis are given one twenty-fifth
OF the estate. The remainder is di-
vlded between the heirs of John A
Davis, who receive four and three-auar-
ter elevenths, and the contestants, who
receive SIX and one-quarter elevenths.
Andrew j. Davis retains the First Ma
uohal bank stock. All parties to the
suit are satisfied with the terms.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
THE POISONING OF JOHN STEWART
Mystery Which Agitates a Community of
Montana.

Mssoula. Mont, March 29-County At
torney Dixon returned today from Thomp-
son Falls, where a preliminary hearing
was held yesterday of the parties ac-
cused Of poisoning John Stewart at Her
on. a small town on the Northern Paci-
flc. near the Idaho line. The coroners
jury has returned a verdict which prac-
tically accused the mans wife. his moth
er-in-law and father-in-law of the crime.
DR.. Martin Hope testified that ne had re-
ceived a letter from Mrs. Stewart asking
for her bill and 10 cents worth of strych-
nine to poison rats. He produced the let
ter In evidence. Mrs. Stewart, when first
asked by Attorney Dixon If she had sent
TO Hope for the poison, denied It, but
when the attorney showed her the letter
she acknowledged IT, and said her mother
had told her to send for 1t. When asked
what she wanted II for, she said she did
not know.
Mrs. Clark. her mother. denied in toto
everything.
Mrs. Tyler, a neighbor. swore that she
saw a cup in the house which had some
thing In it that looked like salt.
Other parties testified to the position
OF the body, which was laid out on the
hay in the loft of the barn. DIR. Grain
testified that the appearance of the brain,
intestnes and heart indicated death from
strychnine; that If the man had taken
strychnlne he cOulQ not nave CLIMBED IN
to the loft afterwards. and that the body
would not have laid in the position it was
found; that 1t was laid out straight with
the arms folded. He considered that the
theory of suicide would not be admissa-
BILE under the circumstances.
Stewart. the dead man, was worth
about $4,000. Mrs. Stewart said that the
evening of the day that the body was
found Ed. Clark the father-in-aw, who
is an Englishman, went to her and want
ed to administer on the estate. Mrs
Stewart further testified that she did not
receive the letter from Hope. and some
advance the theory that Clark who Is
postmaster at Heron, took the letter and
gave 1t to his wife.
Old lady Clark, who Is a German wom-
an, is said to be very. quarrelsome, and
was continually quarreling with her
daughter, with whom, witnesses testified,
she was on bad terms at the time the
crime, if any. was committed. This is
Considered the peculiar part of the whole
affair.
Stewart was about as years OF age
and his wife Is but Is. Witnesses who
were examined regarding the domestic
life of the couple testified that they APP
parently got along well together and
knew no cause of trouble between them.
Old man Clark and his wife were put I'M
Ter $1,000 bonds each. and Mrs. Stewart
was held as a witness under $500 bonds.
I. l.. Greenough and John Willis signed
he bonds. A portion of the brain and
contents of the stomach OF the dead man
have been sent to a chemist for analysis.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
RAILROAD SINKING FUND TO BE USED
The Government win Get Back Some of
the Central Pacific Loan

Washington, March 27.-The attorney
general sent an opinion to the secretary
or the treasury today to the effect that
the sinking fund credited to the Central
Pacific Railroad Company, and now in
the treasury, amounting to nearly So 900,
900 may be used to reimburse the govern
ment for $2,623.000 paid on January 1c
last, in redemption for its bonds loaned
the company in 1865, and that the sinking
fund may also be applied to the payment
Of the balance of interest due on these
bonds, amounting TO 1895. 122. In this
SINKING fund are bonds amounting to ST.
obl'OOo, which. when sold, would increase
the available cash in the treasury by that
amount plus a considerable premium
which will undoubtedly be realized.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
M'kINLEY's ATTITUDE ON SILVER
stands Upon the Plank in the Republi.
can Platform of 1902.

can Platform OF 1892.
Washington, March 27.-There has been
OF late good deal OF comment and spec
uiation concerning the position of Gov
efhor Mckinley upon the silver question
hut II can be stated authoritatively that
Governor Mckinley's attitude is actual
~ expressed by the latest pronunclamen.
10 or the republican party. Its plank In
the platform adopted in Minneapolis June
49, 1892, said: THE American people. from
tradition and interest, favor bimetallism
ana the republican party demands the
use or both gold and silver as a standard
money with such restrictions and under
some such provisions, to be determined
by legislation. as will secure the main.
tenance of parity of values of the two
metals, so that the purchasing and debt
paying power of the dollar, whether OF
%7'd or silver or paper, shall be at ali
tines equal.
In interests of the producers of the
country-its farmers and workingmen-
demand that every dollar, paper or coin
issued by the government. shall be as
good as any other. We commend tn,
wise and patriotic steps already taken by
our government to secure an information
al conference to adopt such measures as
Will insure parity of value between cole
and silver for use as money throughout
the world"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
PROTEST AGAINST PRISON LABOR
knights OF Labor Put Under the Ban
Clothing Made by Convlcts.

New York. March 26.-Durng the past
Few days every local assembly of the
Knights of Labor in the country has re-
neiVed a communication from assembly
2,353 Of this city. urging the boycotting of
all firms dealing in clothing made by the
convicts in Sing Sing prison. The APP
peal, which is strongly worded denounces
prison competition with honest labor, and
has attached a list of houses dealing in
Sing Sing made goods. This list embraces
many of the most prominent wholesale
and retail clothing dealers of the leading
cities of Missouri, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Texas. Minnesota, California, Michigan,
Iowa, New Mexico. Indiana, Ohio, ILL
nois, Arkansas, Wisconsin, New York,
Colorado and Alabama
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
UNEARTHED A FRAUD
Conspiracy for Illegal Landing Of
Cinnamon.
ne TREASURY AGENT AT WORK
Names Of Bois- Merchant ~ cured to the
documents which We're
shipped TO CLfua.

Boise, Idaho. March 29--Special Agent
Frank w Bean of the treasury depart
ment today received word that five Chi
nese have been detained at Port Town
send for attempting to land with GER
tiilcates purporting to show that they
We're Boise merchants. Investigation
develops the fact chat no such Chinese
have ever been in business here. This
seems to be a part OF a wholesale con-
spiracy for Illegal landing of China
men in this country. For some weeks
past Bean has been atwork on the mat
ter. 1t came to his knowledge that the
names of Boise business men had been
forged to Chinese merchants certifi-
Gates, and upon investiga ton, he dis
covered evidence of deep laid conspir
acy. He finally called to his assistance
Special Agent Johnson OF Spokane, and
the two have been at work on the matter
for the past week. The game was flush
ed rather Unexpectedly by the dispatch
from Port Townsend announcing the
detention of Chinese there. Then
all the facts came out.
Under the law, a Chinese merchant
desiring to visit China and return, Sc
cured a certificate signed by five repu-
table business men, and in inland towns
the standing of the signers is certified
by some officer, having been done here
by the secretary of state. The certifi-
cate is in duplicate; one copy is deposit
ed with the collector at the port of de-
parture and the other surrendered upon
the return of the traveller from China.
The scheme has been here to forge the
names of businsS men, get papers GER
tilted by the secretary of state, have
one copy deposited at Pacific port
and send the other to China to be placed
in the hands of an immigrant
A curious feature of the matter is
that in some cases the signatures of thu
business men are admittedly genuine,
and signers acknowledge their sigma
lures, claiming to have been misled by
the identity OF the Chinese. The agents
suspect that there are more genuine sig
natures than the persons concerned arr
willing to admit They think the pa.
pcrs have been signed carelessly by
business men anxious to accommodate
the Chinese, with a view of retaining
their trade. Interesting and perhap
sensational developments are likely to
follow
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
SEARCHED FOR SMUGGLING OPIUM
Treasury off Gals Made Raid on Boise
Warehouses;

Boise, March 26.-Special Agent Bean,
of the treasury department, accompanied
by Special Agent Johnston of Spokane,
and some of the local force made raid
on several Chinese dens today. The OBJ
ject of the raid was to procure evidence
on contraband opium having been ship
ped into this city. The officers seized two
packages of opium, which they believe
was struggled in 1t is their belief that a
large amount of struggled opium has
been shipped into Boise. One estimate
places the amount as high as 1000 pounds
a month.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
FEARS FOR Tie STEAMSHIP DIEGO
bound for Lower California Ports and
Long Overdue.

Mexico City. March PA telegram re-
celved by Senior Joaquin Redo states that
fears are entertained in Matzatlan of the
on the oath inst. of the
steamship Diego. bound for Lapaz. Low
er California, from Guaymas. A steamer
has left the latter place in search of the
missing vessel. which was built at San
Francisco to replace the steamship Abb
zandro recently purchased by the Mexican
government for transportation Of troops
to Oaxaca-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
ROYAL VISITORS FOR BISMARCK
Prince Henry and Son Called ON the Iron
Chancellor.

FREDERICKSBURG, March q. - Prince
Henry OF Prussia, brother of Emperor
william, accompanied by his 6-year-old
son, Prince Waldemar. arrived here at
II O'Clock. He was followed by the grand
duke of Baden, Prince Hohenlohe, chan
cellor: Prince Alexander Won Hohenlohe,
youngest son of the chancellor: the Ba-
den ministry and Count Won Wilmonsk
chief of the imperial chancellory. Prince
Bismarck met the visitors on the TIRES
hold of the castle, greeting them warmly
At luncheon Prince Henry of Prussia
proposed the health OF Prince Bismarck
adding: May God still long preserve
you.Y
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
Mr.. Hastings Recognized.

Washington, March 27.-The notification
sent by Minister Thurston to the state
department of his intention to leave the
country and the designation of Secretary
Hastings as charge d'affaires OF Hawaii,
was received by the department here.
Mr. Hastings will be recognized as Ha-
wallis diplomatic representative until no.
tice of the selection of a new minister is
received.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
NAVAL ORDERS FOR MARE ISLAND
Monterey Goes TO Calioa-Revenue CUT
tiers to Start North.

Washington, March 27.-Orders have
been sent TO Mare Island. Cal, to have
the United States coast defense ship Mon
terey proceed to Peru. The country has
been in the throes of a revolution for
many months, and IT has been felt desira-
bic to have United States warship at
Calloa, to look after American interests.
1t was intended to send the United States
steamer Ranger to that point when she
started from Mare Island on her cruise
southwark, but when she reached Buena
Ventura. Colombia. the situation there
was SO serious that 1t was deemed wise
to detain the ship at that point
First Lieutenant c. G. f. Wadsworth.
OF the revenue cutter service, has been
ordered to the revenue cutter Rush at
San Francisco. First Lieutenant Albert
sumner has been assigned to the Bear,
also at San Francisco. The Rush. Bear.
corwin and Perry, with Captain Hooper
n command, are expected to sail for Ber-
ing sea April 15. and probably another
United States vessel will be sent to the
seal islands.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
IRRIGATION CONGRESS MATTERS
IN Earnest Campaign Inaugurated for
the Great Cause.

IN Earnest Campaign Inaugurated for
the Great Cause.
Boston, March 26.-Charman William
e. Smythe of the national irrigation com
mittee, representing the irrigation con-
gress of western states. inaugurated an
earnest campaign for his cause. Edward
Everett Hale presided over the meeting
and made vigorous speech in favor OF
an organized effort to divert the surplus
population to the surplus lands. Smythe
declared, THE cause of the west is the
cause of the nation" He presented tel
egrams from public officials of Wyoming.
Idaho. Washington and Montana an
nouncing that each of these states had
passed legislation accepting the grant of
100000 acres of public lands on condi-
ton that they be reclaimed and settled.
He claims for such advantages as are
necessary to move, equip and sustain peo-
pie. ample security can be furnished up
on lands and water supply.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
NEARLY ESCAPED A SECOND TIME
Desperate Horsethieves From Lincoln
County Tried an Old Dndgc

desperate Horsethieves From Lincoln
County Tried an Old Dodge.
Walla Walla, March 29.-Sheriff De
Rackin of Lincoln county arrived today
with two penitentlary prisoners, De Los
Wood and William Gibbons, sentenced
for seven and four years respectively.
On the way the prisoners attempted to es-
cape, having gotten rid of their hand
cuffs while in the water closet. The same
men effected their escape from Sprague
recently and were captured In Okanogan
county.
Sol. Center, one of the most prominent
citizens. took an overdose OF prussic acid
yesterday and was barely saved by ply
sicians. No credence is given to the story
that II was with suicidal intent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
NEW PRESIDENT OF THE RElcHsTAe
Baron Won Bcrenberg Elected by Vote
of 2Al 10 I23.

Berlin, March 27.-The reichstaG today
elected Baron Won Berenberg president
in succession of Herr Won Levetsow. who
resigned on account OF the refusal of the
reichstag to permit him to congratulate
Prince Bismarck in the name OF the
house on his birthday. The vote stood
29l for Berenberg. and lS3 against The
black balls numbered 105
The committee which has the anti-rev-
oluton bill under examination began
consideration of the second reading to-
day, and rejected the proposal of Herr
Hensmann to throw out the entire meas
ure.
w. Calvin Chase. the Washington negro
editor. convicted of libelng C. II. T. Tay-
lor. colored, recorder of deeds for the
District of Columbia, has been sentenced
to 30 days in jail.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
FOUND GUILTY OF BRUTAL MuRDEF
Charles Lee OF Pittsburg kansas, VIII
Stretch ucmn.

Pittsburg, Kas., March N.-Charles Lee
was today found guilty OF murder in the
first degree. Sentence was deferred. He
murdered William Chapman, n merchant
in January, 1894. The crime was most
brutal Chapman was treasurer OF a To-
cal lodge OF United Workmen and was
murdered for the lodge money. A gang
headed by Lee stabbed him % times and
then tied a rope around his neck chock-
ing out what little life remained. Mon
day night last Lee tried to commit sui
eide In his cell. but was prevented.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
HALF THE VILLAGERS HOMELESS
Business Part and thirty Dwellings of
New York Town Burned

Canaseraga, N. Y, March 2s.-The en-
tire business part of this village and 80
dwellings burned today. A strong wind
was blowing. and the village had only the
most primitive means of fighting the
hames Not until a special train arrived
from Hornellsville, with two companies
OF firemen, was the progress of the fire
checked. Half the people are homeless
The loss will be 500 coo, only about half
covered by insurance. No lives were lost,
but many persons were injured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS TRIAL
Propose to Make the Case of Mrs. Baird
Notable One,

Kansas City, March 2S.-The Christian
Scientists of both Kansas Citys propose
to make the trial of Mrs. A. j. Baird an
occasion for a general turnout of the
followers of that thought. They have
prevailed on Police Judge Jones to try
the case in spacious quarters. where
1000 or more of the Scientists can be ac-
eommodated. and the, case will be tried
in one of the divisions of the council
The trial has been postponed by agree
ment until Saturday April 6. The Sci
entists are marshalling their followings,
and they will be on hand in force on the
day of the trial.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-04-05
SILVER MAKES A MARKED ADVANCE
beiief That England win Join in tho Ri.
metallic COnferencc.

metallic COnfere.
New York. March 2s-The advance In
silver In the open market In London to-
lay has been followed by a corresponding
rise in bar silver here which has led to
increased strength and activity in sill
yer certificates. Today's advance In at
tributed to the growing belief that Eng
land will consent to join the bimetaliic
conference. which now has assurances Of
representation from the United States.
France and Germany. 1t il said Spain IL
N the market as a buyer of bullion in
connection with the Cuban instruction.
Bar silver closed at p. m. quoted at
293sd bid per ounce.
OUR DELEGATION WILL GO.
Washington. March 29.--It is impossible
TO secure confirmation here Of the report
from London that the United States has
consented to enter the proposed interna-
honal conference, but the best informa-
lion obtainable Is to the effect that in case
the call is issued the president will, by
authority of the law enacted during the
last session. appoint three delegates nee
essary to complete the commission on
behalf of this country.