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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
DISSOLVE THE FARMERS BANK.
Moscow Directors Pray for Such Action
New County Deputies.


Moscow, Jan. 3.-The directors of the
Farmers bank filed a petition in the
district court yesterday, through their
attorney, George w. Goode asking for
the dissolution of the bank. There have
been no other new developments in the
affairs of the bank. The city council
held meeting yesterday morning to
consider the situation, but adjourned
without taking any decisive action. The
city fathers will have another meeting
Friday evening. and "a lively time is
promised. number of the councilmen
have entertained anything but kindly
feelings toward Treasurer Williams for
a number of months past and il is he
lieved that some vigorous action will
result.
The new county officers are making
the names of their deputies public.
Auditor Woodwork has selected II. II.
Grierson of Moscow. and j. r. Hall of
kendrick. Sheriff Campbell has chosen
II. L. Bundy of Genesse, and C. A.
Howard and c. w. Leasure of Moscow
Assessor Hammond has appointed his
brother l.. T. Hammond, now city clerk.
and Probate Judge Anderson will be
assisted by Bert Winslow of Kendrick.
Judge Piper has granted a new trial
TO Neil McGillvary, convicted a week
since of horse stealing, on the grounds
that the verdict was against the expert
medical testimony given.
Representative j. S. Randolph left
yesterday for Boise to participate in the
sessions of the legislature, and Senator
I. E Miller goes this morning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
MAY COMBINE AGAINST MEXICO.
Scheme of Guatemala to Form Union
OF Central American Republics.


City of Mexico. Jan. 4.-The expect
ed arrival of ministers from Honduras
and Salvador and the possible nomina-
ton of ministers for Nicaragua and
Costa Rica put "A new light on the
Guatemalan and Mexican boundary ne
gotiations. The evident object is to
support Guatemala and bring a force to
make Mexico back down from its atti-
tude. All appearances point towards
Guatemala trying to form a Central
American league against Mexico for the
settlement of old scores. The Guate-
malan minister is alleged to have tel
egraphed after his official reception
that the response of Diaz was applaud
ed contrary to diplomatic precedent;
that he used threatening language and
prejudiced a question of high impor-
lance to all Central America.
The policy of the minister is evidently
not pleasing to his chief, for il is al
legged that Barrios requested that he
pursue more conciliatory policy. The
policy of Mariscal and Diaz is noted as
forebearing, but unless the envoy takes
a different tack affairs may become so
strained that his recall will follow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
VOTE ON WEDNESDAY
Fate of the Currency Bill Will Be
Decided Then.
DAY IN HOUSE AND SENATE
Substitutes win Probab he Introduced
but Carlisle and Cleveland De-
sire the Original.

vvoaht,.,
"s .o"' Jan ''--lhe seherai iiies
u" WHICH the currency debate Is TO pro-
ceed in the house and brought to a
close is practically settled. No rule has
yet been framed bv the committee on
rules. but IL is proba HE that such n rule
will be introduced on Saturday. 1t will
fix the limits of the fve-minute debate
and the time for the final vote. While
no time has yet been fixed, IL is the
opinion of Springer and others that
Wednesday, January o at noon. will he
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
ONE CHARGE ONLY is CRIMINAL
Bonanza kings Must Explain Their
Shady Transaction.

San Francisco, Jan. 3.-Judge Seawell,
IN the district court, rendered u de-
cision today in two suits instituted in
1891 by Theodore Fox, a stakeholder in
the Consolidated California and Vir-
ginia Mining Company, who charged
John w. Mackay. Senator John Jones
and other directors of the Consolidated
California and Virginia Mining Com
pany with fraud in the management
OF the California and Virginia property.
Judge Seawell sustained the demurrer
entered by the defendants as to all but
one point. thus throwing out of court
all the charges save one that Mackay,
Jones. Flood and others, as managers
of the Consolidated California and Vir-
ginia mine, sent ore from the mine to
the works of the Comstock Mill and Min
Ing Company, which they owned. to be
crushed and milled at an exorbitant
rate.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
TALE OF AN ESCAPED NlHlLlST.
Sent TO Siberia and Endured Terrible
Sufferings With His Companions.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-John Buroff. a Russian,
told strange story in the court for the in
sane at the detention hospital today
Judge Donnelly and DR.. Former, exam
lining physician. while realizing the men,
tai condition of the man, are inclined to
believe his story true.
About six years ago. the young man
says. he was discovered i'm a conspiracy
to kill Alexander III and the entire royal
family. The plot was on the eve of ex-
execution, when Buroff. with 200 others,
was taken into custody, convicted and
sentenced to Siberia. Chained with him
was an ex-general of the Russian army
60 years of age, who had been exiled with
his daughter, aged II. The trio, after a
hideous experience, effected their escape
subsisting for days on roots and herbs
Buroff was wounded but survived. The
general persisted of exposure. The gem
erals daughter is now living In St. Pet
ersburg. Hounded by detectives, Buroff
took to drink and while he was rational
today. Judge Donnelly ordered that he
be kept in custody
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
CRUSHED BY SNOW
Miners at Silver City Caught in
a Tremendous Slide.
BOTH WERE INSTANTLY KILLED
Started to Town on snowshoes, but Un-
fortunately Got Into the Path OF
the Avalanche,

Boise, Idaho, Jan. A fearful snow
slide occurred last night at Silver City.
a mining camp about so miles from
here 1t resulted in the death of Robert
Nichols and John Mullaney, miners at
the Blaine Tunnel mine. They started
from the mine shortly after dark last
night to come to town on snowshoes.
They did not reappear in the morning
and their comrades ut the mine started
TO town to make inquiries for them
After going about a mile. they saw ev-
licences of a terrible snowslide.
After n prolonged search, the bodies
of the two men were discovered. The
force of the slide and the weight of
the snow had evidently resulted in
their instant death. Mullaney's parents
live at Glenn's Ferry. Nichols only
recently came from the Comstock. Vir-
ginia City. Nevada.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
ov-aTIMe CLAIMS OF CARRIERS.
pOstmaster-General BisSell Issues al
Order to POstmaStcrs

Order to pOstmastcrs.
Washington, Jan. 4.-Postmaster err Gener-
al Bissell issued the following order to
postmasters at all free delivery offices,
regarding overtime claims:
THE attention of free delivery offices is
directed to the order of April 1893, re-
speeding overtime of letter carriers. IT is
believed by certain officials of this gov
eminent that in some of the postofIices
evasions of this order are in contempla-
ton; that overtime is in fact being made
on letters not recorded at the postoffice
and no claim is made for the same at pres
ent but it is supposed this overtime will
perhaps be made the subject of claim at
some future time.
1T is not supposed that postmasters are
cogniZant of this fact, but 1t can hardly
be a fact and escape the knowledge of the
superintendent of free delivery. The or
der of April. 1893. has been and will remain
in full force and effect, and l shall hold
the postmasters officially accountable for
omission to enforce it."
UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
On the recommendation of Postmaster-
General Bissell. the president today issued
an order extending civil service rules to-
all superintendents of stations in post
offices of the United States The order.
takes effect Immediately upon Its promul-
cation. There are 162 of these offices I'm
the United States.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
LIVED UNDER AN ASSUMED NAME.
Robert GammorEof Colorado Had Fami
lies on Two Continents.

Denver. Jan. 4.-Robert Cannon. one
of the foremost business men of Colo
RADIO for over 20 years, disappeared
July 5 last. deserving a wife and eight
children.
1t has just been learned that his real
name was Robert Flanders and when he
came to this county in 1871, he had
deserted a large family in England
He Is supposed to have rejoined them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
THE IDAHO SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Sweet and Shoup Headquarters Both in
Active Operation.

Boise, Idaho, Jan. 4.-Congressman
Sweet arrived In the city this morning.
The members of the Legislature are
nearly all here and the senatorial con-
test Is on under fun steam. Sweets cam
paign is being led by Mart Patrie, julie
Bassett, Fremont Wood. Monte Gwynn,
A. ]. Mcdonald, while James NJ. Shoup,
Joseph Pinkham. Major Hindman, and
Aliene Case are in charge of the Shoup
headquarters
There is no change i'm the situati
Both sides are confident. but neither
gives the figures upon which it relies
1t takes 10 votes TO carry the caucus
The Shoup men seem to be confident
of II, with several others they hope to
get The Sweet men, when they give
figures at all, make about the same
claim. There is some opposition to a
caucus and ii Is quite likely that some
of Sweets men will not join in one.
This would weaken him. Senator
Browne Is still talked of as a cadidate.
1t is thought the members who would
vote for him VIII not go into caucus.
These are three northern members.
Some other members are reported to be
against the caucus and In practically
every instance they belong in the doubt
full list. A caucus will be held if 2S
members. majority on joint ballot will
participate. 1t is said today that at
least 30 will go into caucus. This would
leave seven not participating.
Nearly all other questions are lost
sight of in the interest over the sena-
torial matter. The speakership lies be-
tween r. V. Cozier and A. A. Crane,
with the former apparently in the lead.
This subject, however, is kept in the
background until the lines can be
shaped up more closely on the senator
ship. Crane Ia a Sweet man, though
Mr. Sweet is said not to be his per-
sonal choice. Cozier is one of the eight
from the southeast who, as has always
been claimed, have followed Dubois
fight for Sweet. 1t Is said he will not
vote for Sweet but for Hepburn. The
Indebtedness of the senatorial situa-
ton deters both sides from taking a
stand on the speakership.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
SICKNESS COT HIM A CONTINUANCE.
Case Against Phipps AT Walla Walla 10
lie Heard January N.

Walla, Walla, Jan. BIN the superior
court today Judge Sturdevant of Dayton.
heard a motion for continuance in the
case of the state VS.. Leon Phpps, who is
charged with forgery while connected with
the defunct Walla Walla Savings bank.
Defense asked for continuance ON the
ground that Phipps was affected with
acute consumption and needed a change OF
climate Immediately. County Attorney
Pointdexter strongly resisted the motion
but the court held that the condition of
defendant warranted n continuance. The
motion was sustained. The case was set
for trial January II.
The case against George l.. Fitzhugh
on similar charge will be tried at the
term of court commencing Monday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
NEED OF coNsuLATes IN ARMENIA
Americans Would BE Better Protected nv
Their Establishment.

Washington, Jan. 4-Senator Hale pre-
sented under the call of petitions an ar
gument offered by Frederick Green of the
city of Van, in eastern Turkey, for the
location of American consulates In the
cities of Erzeroum and Harpool. Green
says that in Asiatic Turkey there are
alone $50 American missionaries who
hold over $2OO0.000 of property. who are
exposed equally to the lawiessness of the
highwaymen. Moslem fanatics and to the
hostility of the Turkish officials He saws
many indignities and injuries have been
inflicted which have never been reported
because of the absence of an American
representative to substantiate the stories
and vindicate the rights of Americans.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
IN COMMITTEES OF CoNCREFS.
Arbitration Bill Ready for Revision-Ap.
propriation Matters

Washington, Jan. Am opportunity
will be given by the house committee on
labor to parties interested in the new ar
bitration bill revised by Commissioner of
Labor Wright to present their views on
the plan. Invitations have been sent by
the the chairman of the committee to all
the principal railroad companies of the
country, and to the leaders of railroad cor
porations and labor organizations in gen.
eral to appear before the committee next
week.
1t is practically settled that the naval
appropriation bill reported to the house
will contain provisions for two. and posi-
bly, three battleships, at cost of about
$i.OO0.00O each.
Several estimates for appropriations
were submitted to congress today, one for
$65,0o0 for improving the Yellowstone park.
and one for $4,000 to continue the work of
the Puyallup commission.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
ASSASSlNATeD BY A SHERIFF.
A Kentucky Physician Slain Because o
an Election Circular.

Harrodsburg, Ky, Jan. 3.--At IL so
today Sheriff John l. Van Arsdell shot
and almost instantly killed DIR. +. l..
Harrod in Lawyers row, where DR.
Harrod had his office. At a recent cleo
ton circular was sent out which
charged Van Arsdell with throwing a
bucket of water on his sick wife in order
to make her get up and cook breakfast
1t also charged that he numerically
whipped his grown daughter with a
club. Van Arsdell was defeated. 1t
was charged that DIR. Harrod was the
author of the circular.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
FIRE At AN ASYLUM FOR INSANE.
Terrible Confusion. but Every Patient
Was Saved.

Anna, ILL.,, Jan. 4.-Terrible confusion
prevailed during the burning of all the
old buildings at the insane asylum and
it is remarkable that no lives were
lost. Only the north wing remains
standing
The flames were first discovered near
the roof of the main building and can
not be accounted for. The asylum has
waterworks. but for some reason,
the system was ineffective in fighting
the fire. All the plugs seemed TO be
frozen.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
keNTUCkY'S PROMISE Is LACKING.
Ohio Will Not Give Up Prisoner UntiI
Protection Is Assured

Cincinnati, Jan. 4.-Rev. A. s. Hampton
the colored man arrested here on a Ken
lucky requisition and held by Judge Buck
walter until assurance was brought from
the governor of Kentucky and the Judge
of the court that Hampton would be pro-
tected from mob violence and would be al
lowed fair trial. was again before Judge
Buckwalter today for further hearing. Mr.
Penn, agent of Kentucky. presented cor
rected copy of Governor Browns requisi-
ton and IA copy of an indictment against
Hampton. He said he had received no let
ter from Governor Brown, promising tho
protection as required by the court
Hampton's attorney made numerous OBJ
jections to the requisition and the indict-
ment and moved for the discharge of the
prisoner. The court took the matter under
advisement.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
BATTLE WITH TRAIN BANDITS.

Suspicious Characters Who Turned Ont
to BE Desperate Men.
Macon, Miss, Jan. 1.-Two men, sus-
pected of being the robbers who held
up the passenger train at York, Ala,
two days ago. boarded Mobile & Ohio
train No. s, northbound, at Scobel Miss.
this morning. The operator telegraphed
to Macon for officers to meet the train
An attempt was made to arrest the men,
who resisted, and a desperate battle
followed, the robbers retreating under
a strong fire from the guns of the Of
ficers. They escaped, but a posse is
after them. Two officers are reported
killed The battle occurred at a. M
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
PLATE GLASS WAR is ON.
Deal TO Corner the Market Has Fallen
Through.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The Tribune tomor-
row will say: ~ plate glass war Is ON
and 1t may result disastrously to some
of the jobbers of the country, who
have been caught in the trap. Negoti-
atoms have been pending for several
months for a combination of all the
plate glass works and the deal was
announced to go into effect January
l. An immediate advance in plate,
glass was to take place and on the
strength of this assurance the jobbers.
bought up every foot of glass i'm the
country for speculation. Now comes.
the announcement that the deal has.
fallen through and present prices
would suffer another 90 per cent cut :"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
era eksmen.s Work Spoiled.

Elgin, Tex, Dec. 31.-Cracksmen ut
terly demolished the vault and safe of
the Eigin bank by two explosions of
dynamite. The heavy reports awakened
the citizens and the lookout for the
thieves was captured. Three men in
the bank, however, escaped. The man
captured gave his name as A. H. Foster.
No money was secured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
HELD LIFE CHeAPLY.
Montana People Who fastened Their.
Departure for the Unknown

Helena, Mont, Jan. 1.-Two people In
this vicinity started the new year by
setting out for the other world and no
reason can be found in either case.
Jacob c. Peterson, Dane, stuck the
muzzle of 1O-bore shotgun under his
chin and pushed the trigger with his
toe. His head was split in half. Two
neighbors some distance away saw the
deed. He had work and money and no
reason Is known for the deed
Mrs. Wilfred Trumbull, young mar
ried woman living near Unionville,
danced all night, went home at daylight,
took dose of rough on rats and died
soon afterward Her husband was at
the dance and she left note saying no
one was to blame for her death
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
superstitious Peasants Gathered

Prague, Jan. "A report which has
spread among the peasantry in the
neighborhood of Brannu to the effect
that the Virgin Mary had appeared in a
neighboring wood, caused 5000 people
TO assemble in the hope of witnessing
the apparition. The gen d'armes had
to be summoned from several precincts
before the authorities succeeded in dis
persing the crowd.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
Freight Trains Collided,

cambridge, Ohio. Jan. 1.-Two freights
on the Ohio Southern collided near here,
owing TO a misunderstanding of orders.
Fireman Charles Snyder was instantly
killed; Engineer William Hayes suf-
fered broken leg; Burt Simmons, en-
gineer, was badly hurt about the legs
and had; Charles Crawford. engineer,
was badly hurt on the right side
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
On the Track of Assassins,

Topeka. Kan. Jan. 3.--AH Curtis, a
colored waiter at the Copeland hotel.
has been arrested for pawning a watch
positively identified as the property of
Mrs A. ID. Matson, murdered here two
weeks ago Curtis says a colored man
named Burrard gave him the watch.
Nathan Wood, an intimate friend OF
Curtis, recently resigned a good posi-
ton here and left for St. Joseph Officers
have gone there to arrest him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
Mexican Killed in q Duel,

Matamoras, Mexico, Jan. "A duel
has taken place here between Colonel
Manuel Perez Delelon, paymaster of the
Mexican army, and Manuel Cardenas,
wealthy merchant. Each man fired
three shots. Colonel Delelon was shot
through the head. Trouble had been
brewing between the men for some
time. Cardenas has been arrested.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
FIRE IN AN lMBEclLe's ASYLUM.
Wing of the Building Destroyed, hut the
Inmates Were unharmed

Columbus. o., Jan. 4.-The south wing
of the main building at the state insane
asylum for imbeciles caught fire this even
ing and was totally destroyed. The in
mates were all at supper at the time, in
another portion of the building. and were
not injured. The city fire department re-
sponded, but as they had distance of
three miles to go, the wing of the building
was nearly consumed by the time of their
arrival The department, however. pre-
vented the fire from spreading to other
sections of the building No estimate of
the loss Is given.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
coLLIDeD WITH A PIER HEAD.
English Channel Mail Boat Put i'm q Dan
gcrOuS Position.

Calais, Jan. 4.-The mail boat En-
press. from Dover. England, with 156
passengers from London, and the In
dian mail aboard, collided, while maxi
ing this port during the evening. with
pier head, smashed her paddle box,
carried away her bridge and drove a
hole in the side of the steamer. She
was lying in a dangerous position in
front of the Casino. Lifeboat crews res
cued the passengers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
NAVAL ATTAcHE FOR TOXIC.
Commander Barber Ord cred TO Act With
Our Legation There

Washington. Jan. 4.-Secretary Herbert
has decided to send a naval attache to the
United States legation at Toxic, and has
selected for the post Commander Francis
NJ. Barber, who was originally ordered to
London as the naval attache.
Commander Barber win sail from San
Francisco on the 18th inst. for his field
of operations. which will cover all naval
matters In east China as well as Japanese
waters.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
Two Children suffocated

New York. Jan. 1.-Two young children.
Mitchell and Harry Berbenck. were suffo-
Gated today In fire in a tenement house
The mother left the children sleeping
while she went up town on an errand.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-01-11
TO Settle the pamir Question

st. Petersburg, Jan. 1.-The Russian
government will settle the Pamir ques-
ton amicably by making concessions
to Great Britain. The Chitral road and
the route called General Junoff's road,
the practicable courts in Pamir. have
been assigned to Great Britain.