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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
Inebriate Asylum.

Permit me to renew again, and if pos
sible with stronger emphasis, my former
recommendations looking to the establish
ment of an asylum or hospital for inebri-
ates Where the treatment of such patients
should he compulsory. During the last
session of Congress bill for this purpose
was favorably reported to the House of
Representatives by the District committee
The erection and maintenance of a hospital
for inebrates within the District for the
care and cure of persons who are suffering
frcm the excessive and habitual use of
liquors seems to meet with the heartiest in
dorsement of this community. If inebriety
is disease. and it is so admitted by the
medical profession, then 1t seems that 1t is
necessary TO care for the inebriate l am
acter brought to MY attention during this
fiscal year than at any other period They
were men of intellect who have become
| moral, mental and physical wrecks by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
Heavy Plush Capeg, $40.
10 per cent off
All Cfildrem's & Kisses
COATS & CLOAKS.

nasmuh all these Goats and Coaks marked different
according and of the lines already broken
will allow uniform discount
already low pcesor cash only Grand opportunity
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
ILLINOIS TOWN SWEPT BY FIRE
Lock port, Il New YiIlags. damaged &c
the Extent of 100000.

Lock port, a New village. Damaged to
the Extent of S500.000.
Chicago, Aug. 10.-Lockport, ILL.,, is
on fire. A special train with five en-
gines left for that place this aftrnoon.
At 2:20 p. m. the business blocks and
% houses had been destroyed. The fire
started at 11:30, and owing to lack of
water and everything being dry. it
spread rapidly.
Workmen tarring the roof of the
Phoenix printing office accidentally
started the fire. In five minutes 1t was
beyond control. Joliet was called on
for help, but fire there prevented aid
being extended and Chicago was then
called up. Lockport is in VIII county,
H., on the big drainage canal, and has
about 1000 population. 1t is about 80
miles east of Chicago and five miles
from Joliet. 1t contained eight church.
es, a newspaper, mill, a large flour
mill. four carriage shops and various
other enterprises. Since the beginning
of work on the canal the town has
grown considerably. A part of todays
disaster is the destruction of the post
office and town hall, including all the
records. A strong wind blew the flames
81 the tlllIe CITY sSeIltd eHNtlOpeu.
The people became panic stricken and
hurriedly began moving to the hills,
mile from the city. Lockport has no
fire department and there were but one
hose cart. The engines sent from Chi
cago were given as quick run as pos
sible over the Chicago & Alton road.
At 2:15 p. m. a telephone message by
way of Joliet announced that 30 build
ings had burned. and 1t was estimated
| that the loss had reached half a mil
lion dollars. Fire engines from Chica-
go were playing on the fire and Chi
cago firemen were tearing down houses.
The marshal said he thought they
would have the fire under control in a
| few minutes.
Harry Disse and Lowell Sillman were
hurt while fighting the flames. Neither
was fatally injured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
FIRES IN THE WEST
Forests Are Ablaze in Washington
and Oregon.
THE SMOKE AS THICK AS FOG
Logging Train Went Through Burning
Trcstlc. Two Men perishing
in the Wreck.

Olympia, Wash, Aug. 10.-Only
meagre details have been received from
the burning district west and south of
here. The wires went down yesterday
and the only method of communication
is by messenger. The city is covered
with dense smoke and a shower of fine
ashes is falling continually. Thus far
two deaths have been reported. Lars
Peterson and Thomas White were rid
ing on a logging train near Shelton
when the train went through burning
trestle. The engineer and fireman es-
capped, but Peterson and White were
burned in the wreck. Simpsons log
ging camp was burned out completely
and the heavy draught horses Were
saved only by the heroic efforts of men
who rode them through the flames. The
men saved their clothing and personal
property by digging trenches All the
logging railroads are blocked by falling
timbers. Heavy winds have famed the
fire through the dry timber until the
roaring of flames is heard miles away
and the quick successive falling of giant
trees resembles the noise of battle.
ABOUT PORTLAND.
Portland, Or, Aug. 10.-Forest fires
have prevailed in the mountains
throughout the northwest for two
weeks past and the atmosphere has be-
come so smoky as to almost entirely
obscure the sun at midday.
In the Nehalen valley much timber
has been destroyed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER
Alleged to Have Poisoned Miss Eliza.
beth Knapp in Pennsylvania.

Alleged to Have Poisoned Miss Eliza.
beth Knapp in Pennsylvania.
Wellsboro. Pa, Aug. 10.-The mystery
surrounding the death on the 18th of
Miss Elizabeth Knapp was partly clear
ed last night by the arrest of Miss
Charlotte Dutton, alias Howell, on
warrant charging her with murder
Miss Knapp. who made her home in
the family of Chauncey p. Howell, be-
came suddenly i'll May 16, and died
next day. The coroner's jury rendered
a verdict that she died of corrosive
poison, administered by herself or
some unknown person. The detectives
secured enough evidence to warrant the
arrest of Miss Dutton, who had also
been living with the family of Howell
1t is charged by the friends of Miss
Knapp that Miss Dutton was jealous of
her. When the alleged criminal was
taken to Jail she feigned insanity
Shortly after Miss buttons appearance
at the Howell residence the latters
wife died under peculiar circumstances
Soon after young son died with symp-
toms of poisoning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
PISTOL AND KNIFE
Father and Son Used Both With
Deadly Effect.
is TALK OF LYNCHlNG THEM
Eilensburgh SaIoonkeeper Was Killed
and His Friend Terribly Stabbed
In the Struggle.

Ellensburg. Wash, Aug. 11.-Charles
Vincent, who gave away the train rob-
berry in the Northern Pacific hold-un
last April, together with his father have
been drunk and raising disturbances
all day today. This evening about GAS
they entered the Teutonia saloon and
picked a quarrel, during which Charles
shot Mike Kohlopp, one Of the proprie-
tors. The ball entered the right breast
The victim died half an hour later
John Bergman. well known as Dutch
John" went to the defense Of Kohlopp.
when the elder Vincent stabbed him in
the right breast, infiicting a horrible
wound. After Kohlopp was shot he
grappled young Vincent, threw him to
the floor and dealt him several blows
but was forced to desist by failing
strength. Both men were Immediately
arrested and put In a steel cage In
the county Jail. The extent Of Dutch
Johns injuries is not yet known, but he
Is badly injured. Excitement is running
very high, but the officials have taken
extra precautions about the Jail.
The Vincents are regarded here as ut
terly worthless, Charles having served
one term in the penitentiary and his
father is always drunk. Both are quar-
relsome, and have always gone armed
and ready to pick a fight. There is
wide spread sentiment in favor Of
lynching them, but the lawful element
Is holding 1t down.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
HE HELD UP STAGES
Lone Hghwayman Is Operating
in Southern Idaho.
Is VERY EVIDENTLY A NOVICE
Seven Thousand Dollars in the Mail
Sacks, but the cypress Box Was
Not Aboard.

Boise, Aug. 10.--A lone highwayInan
attempted to rob the Silver City and
Delamar stage Thursday night, but
there were no treasure box aboard that
trip and he failed of his purpose. The
stage was ascending the mountain
about five miles from Boonville, about
o'clock in the evening. Suddenly a
masked man was observed in the brush
at the side of the road. simultaneously
came the order Halt" The robber had
a revolver in each hand ana there was
nothing to do but stop. as the stage was
on sharp up grade. Throw down the
box" was the next order. The driver
explained that there was no box on
board. The order was repeated seven
or eight times. The highwayman final
ly ducked off into the brush and the
stage started on.
There were ON board the driver, Jake
Miller, Mrs. Goble of Boise. who rode
on the box with the driver, two other
ladies. ]. II. Milliene a travelling man
from San Francisco. and two other
men. The highwayman was following
the stage, being on horseback, and
made a cutoff toward the pelamar
road.
At Danville the road branches, one
branch going to Delamar and the other
to Silver City. The stage makes trans"
fer there, loading the Delamar passen-
gers and mail and express on a stage
for that place. Mr.. Milliene was the
only passenger going to Delamar. He
took his seat beside the driver with a
gun in each hand and then they start
ed for their destination. Down the road
little way they saw freighter
camped. He told them that he had
seen man answering the description
of the robbe~ and that he got off his
horse a short distance further on. Co
ing past the place where the bandit
was supposed to be on the watch for
the stage, which he probably surmised
would have a smaller number of pas
sengers aboard, they went on the dead
run Sure enough there was the high
wayman in the bushes, but it was use
less for him to attempt to stop the
flying team. There was no box aboard
the stage Thursday. but there was $4,000
of money for Delamar In the mail and
there was also $1,000 for Silver City. The
regular express shipment went Friday,
$4,000 being in the treasure box. Being
warned by telephone, the stage armed
itself and the bandit would have met
with a warm reception If he had APP
peared.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
THE SOCIALIST CONGRESS PROGRAM

Demands Much More sweeping Than
Those uf Former Years
New York. Aug. "a dispatch from
Berlin says:
The executive committee of the So
cialist congress, which assemblies In
Breslau, Prussia, in October, has for
warded to leading socialists of the
United States for revision and recon-
mendation copy of the program to
be submitted to the gathering as the
international platform of the party. 1t
is much more radical than the program
of previous congresses. 1t demands
legislation for compulsory attendance
at higher schools, and the establish
ment by the different governments. of
industrial and agricultural technical.
schools, and of free colleges and uni
versities.
A demand Is made for the absolute
control of all landed property includ-
ing forests. and of all water, gas and
other companies by the municipalities
in trust for the people. Other demands
are for national systems of insurance
by which aged workingmen may be
saved from a pauper's fate, and aid
given to their families after death, tho
premiums to be paid by the govern
ments, and for the regulation of labor
disputes of every and all kinds by COM
pulsory courts, which shall have the
authority of the highest legal tribunals
and whose decisions shall be final.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
THE SUGAR BOUNTY LAW ARGUMENT
Senator Caffery Devoted His Time to
proving Its ConstitutionaIity.

Senator Caffery Devoted His Time to
Proving Its ConstitutionaIity.
Washington, Aug. 9.-Senator Caffrey
took the floor when the sugar bounty
hearing was resumed today. He began
by eliciting from Mr.. Bowler a brief
statement of his position, which that
gentleman said was based principally
on the belief that the law was uncon-
stitutional. Caffrey then made the fol-
lowing proposition, saying it contained
in brief the point that he would at
tempt to make: That the judiciary
power lodges, by express constitutional
grant. in the judicial department and
that IL any judicial function lodges in
any other district it must be by express
constitutional grant and If it lodges In
the executive department at all il must
be In its chief alone, and not in his sub
ordinates. Conceding for arguments
sake that the bounty law is not consti-
tutional, to warrant the interpreta-
ton that 1t Is unconstitutional, even
from a court, much less from a minis
terial officer. Is not law. Even conced-
ing the unconstitutionality of the law.
the power lies in congress to appropri-
ate money, especially where it is ap-
propriated for the purpose of repairing
wrong or injury inflicted by congress
itself.
He then proceeded to elaborate these
points in an argument devoted almost
exclusively to the constitutionality of
the bounty law.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
BOISE cATTLeMeN ARE AGGRlEvED
Want to Recover 81 900 From the Omaha
stock Yards Bank.

Want to Recover 81 900 From the Omaha
stock Yards Bank.
Boise, Aug. 10.-C. w. Moore. the
Boise banker. and his partner in the
cattle firm of Moore & Hutchins, have
an interesting case against the Union
Stock Yards Bank of Omaha. They
shipped cattle to the commission firm
of Wagner & Barney. The latter sold
the stock for 81, 900 and deposited the
money to their own credit in the bank
1t appears that Wagner & Barney
owed the bank a large amount and the
latter shut down on them after Moore
& Hutchin's money had been deposited.
Consequently the Boise firm are short
$1,000, and they have sued the bank
to recover.
In the cattle killing case at Idaho
City the defense introduced no testi-
mony. The prosecution closed today
and Probate Judge Hart held two of the
defendants. William Worthington and
John Higgins, Al Coneyer being dis
charged. The cattlemen are determine
ed to send the guilty parties to the
penitentiary. and have raised a large
sum for prosecuting all whose connec-
nection with the crime can be deter
mined.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A live correspondent is desired in every
town, village and school district In Idaho
county. Stationery and postage FUR
nished.
No notice will be taken of anonymous
communications. The name and address
of the writer must in all cases be fur
nished, not necessarily for publication,
but as guarantee of good faith.
Correspondence giving news or facts OF
interest to the public, as well as sugges-
tons and experiences upon the subjects
of farming, manufacturing, railroading,
shipping immigration and everything
that serves to develop the resources Of
Idaho, presented in a brief and pithy man
ner, is desired from all parts of the state
and elsewhere.
School reports-Teachers are requested
to send to the Free Press copies of month
ly reports, giving names of scholars mel
Their absent nor tardy. etc., for publica-
ton.
The publication OF a communication Is
no evidence that the editor adopts Its
sentiments. The author alone is respon-
sible for them.
Write only on one side of the paper.
The "Old Reliable Free Press" (estab-
lished in 1860 is the leading journalistic
advocate of the richest country on earth
the great Camas Prairie and Clearwater
Basin. Strictly non-partisan in politics
and impartial in all things. Subscribe for
IL and patrOniZe 1t,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
PROVISIONS FOR sPRAGUE DESTITUTE
Cities of the state Most Generous in
sending Supplies TO the Needy.

Cities of the state Most Generous in
sending Supplies TO the Needy.
Sprague, Aug 9.-The Seattle relief
train arrived today loaded with provi-
sions, which are being distributed rap
idly. Mayor Sanderson also received
a remittance of $500 from Seattle. The
destitute families are now well provid-
ed for. and the people of this city feel
grateful for the prompt and abundant
assistance provided by the cities of this
state
Fire Chief Dencer, on behalf of the
fire department wishes to express
thanks to the city of Spokane for the
loan of hose, particularly Assistant
Chief McAtee, who responded promptly
to the call for aid and offered more
than accepted.
The city is assuming the appearance
of order. and the burned out firms are
rapidly getting settled in their new
quarters. The city council passed a
resolution to allow wooden buildings to
remain up 60 days. At the end of that
time it is expected that the question
of the car shops will be definitely set
tied.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
AN ASSASSINATION IN MISSISSIPPI
X. T. Dinkens Killed by Dabney Marshall
and HIS Friends.

X. T. Dinkens Killed by Dabney Marshall
and HIS Friends.
Brandon. Miss, Aug. AT a. m.
today, Dabney Marshall, a prominent
lawyer and member of the state legisla-
ture from Vicksburg and two of his
friends shot and killed X. T. Dinkens,
agent of the Austin Road Machine
Company. while standing on the plat
form of the depot. Dinkens was APP
preached by Marshall and two compan-
ions, II. II. Coleman and o. p. Fox. of
Vicksburg. Marshall said: This is Mr..
Dinkens," and placing the pistol at
Dinken's stomach. discharged the wea-
pom. Dinkens grabbed the pistol just
as it was fired and possibly the first
shot did not take effect. AS Dinkens
backed away from Marshall there was
a fusilade from Marshalrs compan-
ions. 1t is thought Dinkens fired Mar
shall's pistol at the latter, as it was
found in his hand when dead. Mar
shall, Coleman, Fox and Marshalls
law partner, Valens, surrendered.
Two weeks ago Dinkens and Marshall
occupied the same room, but different
beds, at the house in Raymond. Next
morning Dinkens said Marshall was
guilty of a crime similar to the one for
which Oscar Wilde is now serving
term in an English prison. When the
story came to the ears Of Marshall, he
denounced 1t as a lie through the press
Dinkens, however, maintained that the
story was true. Marshall is the demo-
cratic nominee for floater senator for
Warren and Hindes county. The kill
ing is strongly condemned.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
He MAKES THE ELEVENTH VICTIM
Baby Stewart. Injured by Chinese Fan.
atcs, Is bead.

Baby Stewart. Injured by Chinese Fan.
atics. Is bead.
New York, Aug 10.-The World will
print tomorrow the following special
cablegram:
Foo Chow, Aug. 10.-Baby Stewart is
dead, the 18th victim of the massacre
of missionaries by the Chinese at
Hwasang. One of the murderers of
the Stewards has been caught and con-
fessed that they cut off the hands and
head of the wife. Mrs. Stewart was
frenzied and fought till hacked to
pieces Foo Chow Is cut off from Pc
kin.
The Chinese say the telegraph lines
are blocked north of Yang Use river
OUR NAVY MOVING.
Washington. Aug. 10.-The navy de-
partment today received a cablegram
announcing that Commander Newell
had sailed from Shanghai with the De-
troit for Foo Chow. 1t is proposed to
have an American cruiser as close as
possible to the scene of the disturban-
ces for the protection of such of the
missionaries as may flee to the coast
and also to enforce such demands as
may be made. Acting Secretary Nc
Adoo has cabled Admiral Carpenter
advising him of the apprehension of
Americans in China and instructing to
use every possible effort for their pro-
lection. He also asked the admiral to
cable him at once the real situation and
where there is danger of further dis
turbances. Admiral Carpenter, with the
flagship Baltimore, is at Nagasaki, ia
pan, about 400 miles from Shanghai.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
NEW YORK TAlLoRs REMAIN IDLE
Contrary to Expectations. the Shops Have
Not Beguu Work.

New York, Aug. 11.-Contrary to gen
eral expectation, the various tailor shops
whose bosses are said to have signed an
agreement with their striking workmen
did not start to work today. Different
reasons were assigned for this by the
strikers, all of whom profess to be sat
isfied with the present status of affairs.
Charleston, w. Va. Aug. u.-Fifteen
hundred miners along the Laup Creek
railway have struck. They claim they
were to be paid by the ton and are paid
by the mine-car, which holds more than
is claimed. The men demand a weigh
man.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
WANTED TO KILL HIS ATTORNEY
fremont Smith Executed at san Quentin,
Had hut One Regret.


Had hut One Regret.
San Quentin Prison, Cal, Aug. O.
Fremont Smith, the murderer of his
companions, two Colusa fishermen, was
hanged today. Smith said his only re-
greet was that he had not had a chance
to kill his attorney, by whom he main
tanned his interests had been neglected.
He maintained his innocence and said
that in allowing him to hang Governor
Budd was q murderer. Smith had be-
come so stout in confinement that the
rope cut into his neck, almost severing
the head from the. body. A stream of
blood poured from his throat during all
the time he was kept suspended by the
rope. When the body was cut down it
was found to be horribly mutilated by
the rope. The evidence against Smith
was purely circumstantlal. The bodies
of his fishermen companions We're
found in a river with marks of violence
upon them. Smith was arrested some
distance away with a watch and some
firearms belonging to them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
JUDGE SOLOMON THATCHER is DEAD
Republican Prominent in the Latter
History Of the Nation

Lawrence, Kan, Aug. 11.-Judge Sol
ONION Thatcher, state senator from this
county and one of the best-known men
in the state, died at 5 O'Clock this morn
ing from Bright's disease. He was born
at Hornellsville, N. Y, August 10, 1880
He was delegate to the first state con-
vention in New York for the organiza-
ton of the republican party. After the
Fremont campaign, he removed to KAN
sas, locating at Lawrence. In July. 1884
he was appointed by President Arthur
as one of the three commissioners to
the countries of Central and South
America to negotiate treaties and per-
form other diplomatic work. The first
preacher of old South church at Boston
was Rev. Thomas Thatcher, the Amer
lean ancestor of that family
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-08-16
SPRING VALLEY MINERS AT WORK
White and Colored Men Laboring Side
by Side.

Spring Valley. Ill, Aug. 9.-Acting
Mayor Hicks, with the city council led
about SO deputies out to No. mine to-
day. Shortly after the arrival of the
deputies the colored miners arrived
from Seatonville with Representative
Buckner at their head. The negroes
were put to work alongside the white
miners, but there was no trouble. The
shaft is guarded. The general belief
is that the negroes will gradually leave
Spring Valley when the guards are
withdrawn.
SITUATION IS QUIET.
Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 9.-Assistant Ad-
jutant General Boyle today made re-
port to Governor Altgeld on the race
riot at Spring Valley. He says the
trouble was caused by local disturb
ances among colored and Italian min
ers filled with drink. Exaggerated re-
ports made matters worse. The local
authorities are able to handle the stu
alton. The governor received a tele-
gram saying the miners are at work