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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05

Douglas, Wyo., June 29.-After two
weeks prospecting a party headed by an
old Colorado prospector has discovered
gold twelve miles from this place. When
the news leaked out 1t caused an excite
ment which has heretofore been unknown
In this vicinity. 1t is estimated that over
100 claims were staked out today
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
LATE APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED
Promotions In the Treasury Department
Consular Clerk at Paris

PrOmOtlOns In the Treasnry Department
Consular Clerk at Paris.
Washington, June 29-The secretary of
the treasury has appointed Scott Nesbitt,
present chief clerk of the internal revenue
bureau. as appointment clerk of the treas
ury department in place of Mr.. Kretig,
recently appointed superintendent of the
United States mint at Philadelphia, and Z.
C. Johnson, chief of the income tax divi-
sion, chief clerk of the internal revenue
bureau in place of Nesbitt.
The commission Of Hubbard T. Smith
as consular clerk was received today
from Gray Gables. Mr. Smith has been
ordered to Paris. The state department
was notified of the death of Charles
Theron, consular clerk at Paris.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
exileS WILL RETURN TO HAWAII
Ashford and Wundenborg VIII DEFY
noIe's Gnycrnvxa...

San Francisco, June 3O-Volney "
Ashford and Fred Wundenberg, who were
exiled from Hawaii for alleged implica-
ton in the rebellion. have announced that
they Will return to Honolulu. They will
not go as filibusterers, but under the pro-
lection OF the British flag. They claim
to be British subjects and they saw thew
have received assurances from Great
Britain that they will be supported In their
claim of right Of residence In Hawaii.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
MYSTERIOUS AND FATAL SHOTS
Walter Stevenson of kansas City Killed
at the Freight Yards.


Kansas City. June 30.-Walter Steven
son, young man whose parents live
in this city, was shot and killed early this
morning in the Missouri Pacific freight
yards Soon after the shooting, Ira Jor-
censor, young Dane. appeared at the
police station and announced that he
had shot man. According to his story
he was attacked by two men who he said
had been beating their way on freight
trains from Omaha to this city. One of
them slipped up behind him and knocked
him down with coupling pin. One of
the two proved to be Stevenson, and the
other escaped. Though the police detained
Jorgenson pending an investigation, they
believe that he shot in self-defense, after
his companions had attempted to rob
him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
COLORADO SPRINGS euNko GAME
Police in That City UntangIing Strange
Story.

Denver. June ga special to the News
from Colorado Springs says:
The police are untangling a strange
story. They were called to the Graham
residence to arrest two men who had
attempted to abduct Mrs. Graham, stating
that they wanted to use her at Cripple
Creek in locating gold mines. 1t seems
that Graham has been in the habit of
hypnotizing her and is said to have made
some valuable discoveries by following
directions given by her while in a trance
state. The attempted kidnapers made
their escape before the police arrived.
leaving Mrs. Graham bruised and ex-
hausted from her struggle with them.
The police tonight locked up Graham on
a charge of unlawful cohabitation. They
claim the pair are attempting to fleece
wealthy Cripple Creek mining man
whom they have in their power
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
strained Relations With Turkey Loot
WarIikc.

e London, July IA dispatch from Sofia
says the situation is serious, almost
amounting to state of war. between
Bulgaria and Turkey. News has been
received at the Bulgarian capital that
TWO bands. composed of rs and 100 men.
respectively. have crossed the Bulgarian
frontier into Turkish territory, where
they captured two Turkish soldiers, who
were taken across the frontier to Dublin
TIA. Bulgaria, % miles south of Sofia. One
man was wounded.
TURKEY ASKED TO EXPLAIN.
Sofia, July 1.-The government of Bull
garia has requested the Turkish govern
ment to explain the orders issued to the
commander of the Turkish troops a.
Adrianople to act on his own Initiative
along the Bulgarian frontier At the
same time the Bulgarian government has
notified the porte that its duty OF watch
ing over the security of the frontier com
pels Bulgaria to take the military meas
ures required under the circumstances.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Cruisers to Helm Celebrate

Washington. June 2s.-The United States
navy will assist In a small way the Fourth
of July celebration at San Francisco.
The Philadelphia has been ordered to re-
main In San Francisco until after the
Fourth. The Olympia, now ordered to
take practice cruise. will return in time
to participate in the celebration
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Hetty Green's PRAYER Denied

New York, July 1.-Surrogate Fitzger-
aid has denied Mrs. Hetty Green's appli-
cation for the removal of Henry A b.
Airing, executor of Wilbur, father of
Edward NJ. Robinson. The surrogate also
denied the motion to compel the executor
to furnish security of 100000
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Seeman Jury Disagreed,

Detroit. June so.-The jury in the trial
OF DIR. Seeman. the physician, who is
charged with the responsibility for Emily
Halls death on account Of criminal
operation, came into court at O'Clock
this morning and announced a disagree
ment. The jury was DISCHARGED and an
other trial will be begun tomorrow after
noon.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
FATAL ACCIDENT WHILE HUNTING
Walter Houston Received a Rifle Ball in
the Stomach and Died.

Rockford, June 29.-Walter Huston, IS
years of age. was accidentally shot yes
terday by John Reed. at Reeds ranch,
four and half miles west of town. The
boys had started out to shoot squirrels
with a % calibre rifle. Young Reed STUN
bled, and in some manner discharged the
gun, the bullet entering the person Of
young Huston, about two inches to one
side of the navel, passing through his
abdomen and kidneys and lodging in the
muscles of the back. Medical aid was sum-
moned at once but the wound was fatal
Huston dying this morning.
Walter Huston is stranger here, having
come with his mother and two brothers
from Oregon only three or four days ago,
and they were stopping with Mr. Reed
until the sons could find home for the
family. Mrs. Huston is a widow lady, de-
pendent upon her sons.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05

Winnipeg, Man. June 29.-Father Lev
den, an ex-catholic monk of Boston, mar
rowly escaped mobbng when he lect-
ured at Fort William and Rat Portage.
Ont. He was stoned at the latter place
and defended himself with a chair. The
authorities gave him safe conduct out of
town.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
LATE BATTLES ON CUBAN SOIL
Spanish Dispatches Tell of the Defeat of
Insurgents.

Havana, June 2S.-News received from
Puerto Principe from the insurgent camp
south of that place show that the insur-
gents acknowledge the loss of 10 men
killed in recent attack upon Alta Ora
cha.
Captain Costa, commanding a detach-
ment of about 40 soldiers surprised an
insurgent band commanded by Basilio
Gierra at Aguadita, province of Santa
Clara. At the first volley from the troops
the insurgents fled, leaving one dead and
four seriously injured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
LOUIS BUFFlNO KILLED HIMSELF
Verdict of the Jury on the Death of a
san Francisco Man.

Charlotte. Va, June 2S-An inquest In
the Buffino case was held today, the YER
dict being that Louis ]. Buffino came to
his death by means of a silk handkerchief
tied twice about his neck, by his own
hands. thereby producing strangulation.
Samuel Pierce. a sleeping car porter. the
only material witness, believed Buffino's
mind was impaired. he had acted in a
peculiar manner during the trip from New
Orleans. The body was shipSed this after
noon to San Francisco via Cincinnati.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
POLITICAL REFORM CONFERENCE
Poiyglot Meeting in New York of Kickers
and Enthusiasts

New York. June 2S-There were over 100
delegates present this morning at the
opening session of the political reform
conference at Prohibition Park, on Sta
ten Island. The sessions will continue
for four days, and during that time an al
most exhaustive list of political and So
cial reforms will be considered, including
about every radical idea that has been
placed before the public during the last
half-century. Here are a few Of them:
The regulation of the sale of intoxicating
liquors. the adjustment of the tariff, the
abolition of monopolies, government own
ership of railroads, telegraph and tele-
phone lines; more rigid civil service re-
form. woman suffrage, tax reform, the
election of senators by direct vote Of the
people. and. to use the words of the an
nouncement. "other questions" Menu
bers of all parties were invited to send
delegates, and the call was numerously
signed by editors Of prohibition, labor and
socialist papers and officers of similar
societies.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Catholic Cathedral of Lonsor

London. June 29.-Cardinal Vaughn TO-
day. In the presence Of 5000 persons
laid the foundation stone of the Roman
Catholic cathedral at Westminster
Among those present were the ambassa-
dors OF catholic countries, Catholic bish-
ops. Catholic nobility of England ana
Archbishop Stoner, who represented the
pope.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
DISPUTE ABOUT A PULPIT CALL
Chicago Methodists Have Not Yet Sc.
lected BOltOn's Successor

lected Bolton's Successor.
Chicago. June 29.-The report that Rev.
A. C. Hirst, d. D.. pastor of the Simpson
Memorial church Of San Francisco has
accepted call to the Centenary Methodist
Episcopal church of this city is not sub
Stimulated by DR.. Bolton. the retiring pas
tor. and the trustees.
Il can not see how the California con-
ference could have granted DR.. Hirst the
reported appointment" said Mr.. Bolton.
Judge Burke, chairman Of the board of
trustees. said: TT Is not at all certain
that DR.. Hirst will succeed DR.. Bolton
The trustees had correspondence with DR..
Hirst. but as yet have not even voted
upon his name. Furthermore, II lies
wholly with the general conference. which
meets this fall, to say who shall take DR..
Bottoms place."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
peraIta Claimant Held to Answe

Santa Fe. N. NJ. June 29.-In the pre-
liminary examination before United
States Commissioner Pope the claimant
of the famous Peralta land grant for
100000 acres of land was held in 5000
bail to appear before the United States
court in December upon a charge of filing
fraudulent claim against the United
States.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
INTERNATIONAL PRISON Congress
Brilliant Ceremony Attended Its Open.
ing in Paris.

Paris, June 30.-The international prison
congress was opened today by the minis
ter of the interior with a brilliant cere-
mony. President Faure NJ. Ribot minis
ter of finance. and other ministers and
diplomats and 700 delegates were present,
representing % different countries, includ-
Ing America and England, the latter being
represented for the first time at such a
congress. This evening there was a grand
banquet and reception.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
CHICAGO PHYSICIAN DENOUNCED

Mayor Swift Charges DIR. Reynolds With
Criminal CareIcssness.
Chicago, June 29.-Mayor Swift today
issued statement condemning DIR. Ar
thur Reynolds. ex-city health commits
sioner, for the management of the small
pox epidemic last winter, which caused
159 deaths. The mayor says that the pest
house was kept in a frightful condition,
that the attendants were careless and
inefficient, and that no deaths need to
have occurred had the health department
been properly managed. Reynolds is one
of the most prominent physicians of Chi
cagO.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05

The Idaho Free Press is one of the
only seven papers in the state of Idaho to
which a guaranteed circulation rating Is
accorded in the edition of the American
Newspaper directory for 1894. The cor
rectness of the rating Is guaranteed by
500 forfeit, offered by the publishers of
the directory, to any person who will show
that the circulation of the paper is not
correctly stated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05

Clinton, Ia. June 29-As the result of
eating rhubarb upon which paris green
from neighboring potato patch had
blown, Mrs. Henry Plat and her infant
son are dead, and her husband and moth
er are in a precarious condition
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
WANTED TO PUNISH THE JUDGE
Juror Julius Meyer Of san Francisco
May Go to Jaii

San Francisco, June 2S.-Julius Meyer,
juror who got into trouble in the case
of Paul Sell, accused of robbing a faro
game. was held to answer on a charge
of perjury by Judge Murphy at $1,000 bail
Meyer hung the jury on the plea that he
wanted to punish Superior Judge Belcher,
before whom the case was tried. Belcher
had reprimanded him on previous jury
for failure to agree on a verdict.
The district attorney alleged that Meyer
had perjured himself when examined as a
talesman. by saying he had no knowledge
of gambling rooms. 1t was shown that
Meyer is a habitual frequenter of such
places. His anxiety to get on the Jury
was considered suspicious. The trial will
be watched with interest by professional
jurors who have been an obstacle to con-
victions in criminal cases.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Marcus whitman Dav

Chicago. June 3O.-Today was observ.as
as Marcus Whitman day In all the Com
gregational churches of Chicago ana bv
special arrangement an Appropriate
sermon was precahed by each minister of
this denomination.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
THE INSURANCE FIGHT GOES ON
San Francisco Fire Did Not Stop TIDES.
titution Prevails

5uI IIuHSIsCO FITc DII MOI StOp 1t-De9.
titution Prevails.
San Francisco. June est was suppos-
ed that last nights fire would tend to re-
establish the insurance compact The
aggregate loss of $500. 200, divided among
forty companies, has not brought the dif-
ferent agencies closer together and TODAY
they are again cutting rates. particularly
on dwelling risks.
The total loss from last nights fire IL
placed at N,200,000. Three hundred fam
lilies are not only homeless but have lost
all their belongings. Great destitution
prevails. relief fund has been started
by the Examiner.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Party of Americans Drowned.

Mazatlan. Mexico, June 3O.-A party of
four Americans, among them being How
ard Trevins, wealthy manufacturer of
Caiifornia, were drowned of the coast 60
miles north Of here two days ago. They
were making a pleasure cruise in n sail
Ing vessel when it was capsized.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
CASES AGAINST STRIKERS STOP
Last Chapter in the Prosecution OF Cali.
fOrnia A. r. n Men

San Francisco. July 1.-The cases against
all the strikers who were indicted by the
federal grand jury last September for
obstructing the United States mails and
interfering with interstate commerce,
We're dismissed in the United States dis
trict court today on motion of United
States District Attorney Foote. In all
liz cases were dropped.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
FIRE IN A CHICAGO BUILDING
Losses OF Various Occupants Estimated
at 100000,


at 100000.
Chicago. June 30.-A fire broke out this
morning in five-story building at the
corner OF Franklin and Madison streets.
The building was occupied by the Ameri-
can College of Dental Surgeons, A. A.
Putnam, boots and shoes, ]. c. Cosgroye.
boots and shoes and other stores. The
loss or the various occupants is esti-
mated at 100000
TWO FIREMEN KILLED,
worcester. Mass, June 30.-Two hremen
were killed and several injured at a fire
In Hubley's rag shop this morning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Blainc's Niece Married

Helena, July Miss Frances Eleanor
Blaine, niece of the late James c. Blaine,
was married today to Randolph Thomp-
son, a cousin of Judge Buck. Miss Blaine
is the daughter of the late Major John
K. Blaine. U. s. A
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
Internal Machine Discovered

Berlin. June 30.-An Internal machine
addressed to Chief OF Police Krause was
discovered in the postoffice here TODAY.
An explosion was prevented by the Wig.
lance of the officials. No arrests have
been made.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
ROBBED THE GAMBLING HOUSE

Haskeu Weh Kaidcd Hudson 4 Peters
Place at Telluride.
Telluride, Col, June 30.-Two masked
men entered the Hudson & Peters gamb-
ling house at o'clock this morning and.
covering the half dozen men In the place
with revolvers. demanded that ali the
money in the house be handed over. The
roulette wheel was the only game. and
that had about $500. which they pocketed.
backing out and making their escape on
horseback. They fired several shots as
they rode through the town to keen hack
purSuers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
GREAT THATCHER RESERVOIR BURST

Twenty.Six Million Gallons OF Water
Turned Loose in a Colorado Valley.
La Junta. Col. June 2s.-At d. m. TODAY
the dam gave way at the Thatcher reser-
voir, 46 miles above here, flooding the
surrounding country east and filling Tam
pas creek and the many canyons bank
full. The reservoir contained &c. OOO. 600 GAL
Ions. and drained the foothills of the Ra-
ton mountains for 80 miles,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
SUICIDE OF A WOMAN 4RoNAuT
MIS- charles Walcott Gave Way TO q

So' uaNe way TO
Fit of Dependency.
New York, June 30.-Mrs. Charles Wal
cott' formerly professional aeronaut,
VINO gave performances throughout the
country with Herquibs, a well known
aeronaut, committed suicide by taking
laudanum in her home in this city. Her
professional name was Nellie Lamont
About year ago she met with a fall
which made her a cripple for life.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
JESSE CALLAHAN RESTS EASILY
No Change in the Condition of the Man
Shot at Starbuck

Walla Walla, June 2s.-Jesse Callahan.
who was shot by Bosler at Starbuck. is
resting easy. The chance of recovery is
the same as yesterday.
Colfax, June 29.-Peter Bosler, who shot
Jesse Callahan at Starbuck never kept
restaurant here. but is known by sew
eral persons, who are surprised at hear
ing of the deed. Both men formerly lived
in Tekoa. have been acquainted some
years. and at one time were in business
together.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
LARGEST STEAMSHIP ON THE LAKES
The Victory. Launched at Chicago, Four
Hundred Feet Long

huhdtSu feSt Long
Chicago, June 2s.-The Victory, the larg-
est steamship on the great lakes, was
launched from the Chicago shipyards at
$3.50 D. m. The bottle was broken by Miss
Bertha Belden. The Victory is owned
by the International Transit Company
and will be in service in the iron ore trade
between Lake Superior and Lake Erie
She Is 400 feet over all, LOCO horse power
and cost SOS, 600.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
NOT coLFAx. WASHINGTON. PEOPLE
Men Arrested in Colorado Must BE From
California

Colfax, June 29.-No persons answering
to the description of c. A. Carpenter and
Oscar Carpenter. arrested for robbery at
Como. Col, yesterday, are known here
c. A. Carpenter was never city marshal
of Colfax. 1t is thought the men must be
from Colfax, Cal. A Charley Carpenter
lived here some time a few years ago
and went from here to Pullman. where he
is now tending bar in the Artesian saloon
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
AN ARTERY CUT BY BROKEN GLASS

stefan, Severely Wounded
Pendleton. June 2s.-By the explosion of
a bottle Fred LOOMS. employed by the
Bingham Springs bottling works, twenty
miles from Pendleton. had an arterery
severed and is bleeding to death. A spe.
cial train took the o. r. & N. physician
to attend him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-05
GEORGE GOULD WILL BE PRESENT
Suit Brought by leila Nicholus Has No
Terrors for Him.

Trenton, N. j., June 29-George ].
Gould. through his counsel, s. V. Lind
abury, has filed an answer to the suit
brought against him In the supreme court
by leila Nicolaus Ruhman to recover
$4,000 the amount of the check she SAYS
Gould took from her. The answer de-
clares defendant is not guilty. Linda
bury says Gould will be on hand when
the case Is ready for trial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-15
CABLE.

CABLE, Feb. IA. p. Petrie, of
New Windsor, was on our streets
Tuesday, looking after his congress
sional ambition by having a confab
with the leading republicans.
John Brown. OF Gilchr;st, was on
our streets Monday.
John Chinlund, of Aledo, was on
our streets Monday.
NJ. ID. Tomlinson took a car load OF
hogs up to Chicago last Friday.
The ladies of the P. NJ. church are
preparing for bazaar at the opera
horse Easter Monday.
Richard Wilson and Miss Tillie
Martin, of Coal Valley, visited
friends here last Sunday.
The mail was delayed last Monday
by engine No. IS breaking down be-
tween Reynolds and Taylor Ridge.
Cable was well represented at the
Orange social Tuesday evening.
About sixty persons went from here
There was a surprise party at Mr..
and Mrs. Quincy Farrow's Wednes-
day evening, and everybody had a
good time
Bert Dixon, who has been in the
employ of the Cablegram, left here
last Saturday for Michigan. where
will Join his father and help him run
a paper.
George Lynde and Mary Rowe were
united in marriage Wednesday even
ing. the 18th, at the home Of the
groom's parents, Rev. Trenery offici-
ating. Only relatives were there.
Mrs. Mary Schroeder received a
telegram Monday. stating that her
daughter. Mrs. George Summerson,
of Coal Valley, was very sick. Mrs.
Schroeder and her son Thomas drove
over Monday afternoon.
McGowen & Busby's theatrical
troupe presented the play of "Ten
Nights in Bar Room" at the opera
house here last Monday evening
to a good house, and with satisfac-
tod to both the audience and them
selves.