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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22

TO the pfacuce OF stalking and holding
ground without work. 1t has worked well
in Colorado. and every Colorado miner Is
an earnest advocate of such reform.
Mr.. Smiths bill for the issue of STA 900
of bonds for the Albion and Lewiston
state normal schools came up on the third
reading. Mr.. Cowden of Ada believed the
proposed bond issue. carried the states
bonded Indebtedness beyond the financial
limit, and moved that the bill be removed
to the ways and means committee. in or
der that that point might be settled.
Mr.. Monroe of Nez Perez. in which
county one of the normal schools is locat-
ed. said the bond question had fully been
considered. With these bonds and all
others proposed to be issued at this time
there would still be considerable mar
gin. The friends of the schools Were
asking nothing from the state except its
credit for n few years. The state would
be fully reimbursed from the sale of val
liable timber ana other lands set aside for
the schools.
Mr.. Cowden's motion was lost
Mr.. Mccartney offered an amendment
reducing the bond issue from $4,000 to
100000. This led to a long discussion and
the Offering of numerous amendments
and finally, with little opposition the
amendment was adopted fixing the
amount at $55. 600. The bill was recommend
ed for passage without opposition
In the senate Mr. Brownies bill, grant
ing TWO years extension of time to the
purchasers of school lands, who are occu-
pants of the land, in which to pay the in.
terest due the state, was favorably acted
on
The house bill by Mr.. Cowden, reducing
the rate of contract interest from H. per
cent month to per cent. month came
up and was Indefinitely postponed
VOTE FOR SENATOR
Parkinson was absent today and Bier
bower paired with him. The result of the
vote Tor senator was the same as before:
Shoup 49, Sweet 1e Clagett Is. There Is NO
indication of a change In the situation
State Chairman Patrie and Ben Rich of
the Sweet forces, have returned, but If
they have brought key to unlock the
deadlock, they have not yet exhibited it,
Governor Mcconnell today sent a mes
sage to the legislature urging the estab-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
TIE DAY IN HOUSE AND SENATE
Postofficc Appropriation Bill PASSED.
Naval Bill Up in the House.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Senators Hill
and Hale had little tilt in the senate
today. Senator Hill complained of the
s1owness of the District of Columbia
committee in acting upon a suburban
railroad bill in which New York men
are interested
Senator Harris reported favorably the
bill repeating the one-tenth differential
on sugar from bounty-paying coun-
tries.
Senator Aldrieh, on behalf of the re-
publican members OF the committee
presented resolution providing for the
fe-enactment of the reciprocity feature
of the tariff act of 1890, providing for a
bounty on domestic sugar and proyid-
ing for deficiencies in revenue resulting
from the removal of the duty from SUI
gar, without effect The report and the
resolution went to the calendar
Senator Butler spoke at length on the
report of the railroad pooling law. SEN
atof Butler said the headlines to Sem
ator Chambers speech in the Congress
sional RecordA referring to gigantic
pooling partnership was "teeming
with Munchausenism." Senator Chan
dler's gigantic partnership was in
truth Gigantic bugaboo." Senator
Butler offered the opinions of experts
showing that out of $500, 600 900 of rail
road traffic only s40,00O,000 would be
pooled If this bill passed.
The resolution was laid aside and the
postotiiee appropriation bill taken up.
Several amendments were presented
and defeated. Senator Brice sought to
have 10 per cent. reduction in the sub
sidy of $4,000 now given to the eastern
fast line north and south, with the SIM
liar fast line in the west, running
through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee.
Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and
Texas Senator Call added Florida.
Both amendments We're laid on the ia
bic, 30 to %. Then the postoffice appro-
priation bill was passed without oppo-
sition.
The agricultural appropriation bill
was then taken up. Secretary Morton
came on the floor while the bill was be-
ing discussed The proposed amend
ment to the meat inspection law occa-
stoned some discussion. Senator Cali
said the present inspection laws were
being evaded INSCRIPTIONS dealers
were sending meat goods abroad la
belled as having passed government in
speetion, when no such inspection oc-
Cured, Senator Plat declared this a
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22

Significant Charge of Judge Piper to
Grand Jurors at MOSCOW.

AT moscow
Moscow, Feb. 12-The regular term of
the district court began yesterday
There We're over 100 cases on the dock
ct, necesstating a session of from four
to six weeks There are thus far only
two criminal cases. one of these being
that of Neil McGilvery for horse steal
ing. McGilvery was convicted at the last
term of court, but secured new trial
on the ground that the verdict was con-
trary to the evidence.
Judge Piper charged the grand jury
yesterday morning. The closing words
of his charge from their earnestness and
force, have far more than local sig
nificance. They We're: I'm conclusion /
call your attention again to the matter
that ii Is your sworn duty to make as
careful and complete an exa animation as
you possibly can of the books. records
and accounts of all the officials of this
county and this city, or of any city.
town or village officials within this coun-
ty, you may deem and have reason to
believe requires such, and especially
those referring to the revenue, and re-
port thereon. The present condition of
public affairs in this community is such
that urge you to look well to the inter-
ests of the public. From your deeds let
the state of Idaho as well as Iatah
county and Moscow learn of your COM
mon and determined purpose to ignore
and resist all temptations. whether
arising from political or social affilia-
tons, or business relations. and to over
come all obstacles to your official pro-
gress. and finally, to complete your la
bors In manner that will purify the
moral atmosphere and promote the gem
eral welfare of the people. Then will the
world know that our grand jury system
Is not failure, and that the people of
this wonderfully productive county and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURE WORK.
Valuable Report of the University of
Idaho Station

Moscow, Feb. 10-The annual report of
the Idaho agricultural experiment sta
ton, which has just been issued is an
interesting record of the valuable work
that has been done along the various
lines.
The report of the director Chas. p.
Fox. is the most lengthy. He speaks of
the success of the experiment with the
sugar beet, stating that the field of
opera lions will be broader the coming
year, and gold medal awarded for the
best specimen. Sorghum was not very
successful. Some farmers were so sue
cessful in their experiments with broom
corn that they intend to grow il as
crop. The Paris fruit-tree disease, and
the Montpelier shade tree pest are treat
ed at some length and remedies sug-
sested in the former case. Experiments
will be begun in the near future to dis
cover a means of improving and utili-
zing Worn out and alkali soils. The eff
fects of irrigation will be trea ted in
bulletin later. Among the new lines of
work planned in the destruction of the
codlng moth, very common about Boise
and familiariZing the farmers with the
use of insecticides and their employ
ment in spraying. Investigations will
also be made to determine upon the best
variety of sorghum for syrup. Future
bulletins will discuss sugar beets, for
age plants and grains, vegetables and
squirrel eXterminators.
Professor j. e. Ostrander, the civil
engineer of the station, reports that
map of the Idaho Falls station has been
made for the directors use. and a sur
vey to the Grangeville station He re-
commends that some experiments in ir-
rigation be undertaken at the Idaho
Falls and Nampa stations the coming
war
Professor C. w. McCurdy, the station
chemist, has made 295 analyses during
the year, compromising mineral and
potable waters, soils. ash, sugar beets
and miscellaneous analyses. Two bull
| letins have been issued, giving the re-
suits of the water and soil analyses.
Professor J. M. Aldrich the station
entomologist, has added several worms
and insects to his collection, which is
now being classified, and has published
one bulletin.
Professor l.. f. Henderson reports
| that as station botanist. he has made a
careful survey of the flora and forests
| from the st. Marie's river to Camas
prairie. He has also answered many in
| quiries with reference to spraying fruit
| trees and fungus pests
Mr.. j. E. Bonebright, the meter
| ologist. has supervised the the taking
| of full records and soil temperatures at
| Moscow. Grangeville and Nampa. These
results will be embodied in bulletin.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
COLLEGE BILL GREAT TRIUMPH
MOSCOW Joyous Because the Agricultural
School Is Not to Be Moved

Moscow, Feb l5.-Great interest and
enthusiasm have been manifested here
the past few days over the vote on the ag-
ricultura1 college bill. The dispatch on
Wednesday stating that Senator Browne $
bill, permanently locating the agricultural
college here, had passed the senate COM
mlttee OF the whole, aroused great en-
thusiasfn, which was increased yesterday
when the news came that 1t had passed
the senate.
Preparations will be made to give the
friends and advocates of the bill rousing
reception on their return at the close of
the legislative session. The senatorial
question: has dropped into second place
in comparison with the college location
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
Collided in u Tunnel.

Pittsburg, Feb. 1.-Two engines on
the Castle Shannon railroad collided
last evening in tunnel near Monon-
gehela. Five men We're hurt. and an en-
sihe ana 20 cars demolished. The in
Jnred are: Conductor John Walker. En-
slneers Henry Hitters and Frederick
hisgar. Fireman Emmit Hamilton, and
an unknown man. The three first NAM
ed are seriously injured. but II Is thought
all will recover,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
DAYS BUSINESS AT BOISE.
|nge in the Senatorial Ballot-Ag.
ricultural College Bill.

| NOIiSSG
| Feb. 14.-There was no change In
Re for senator. Shoup 20, Sweet 10,
| It Is.
Fe house Mr.. VOTERS memorial to
es asking for a sole government re-
FOR the Pacific railroads and pro-
against reorganization on the plan
I'D was killed by vote of II to 20.
flowing republicans voted with the
IT'S for the memorial: Elder, Fetch
nm, johnson, Rowton, Smith and
Son. Davis tdemocraD voted with
|lainder of the republicans against
mortal.
eommittee of the whole reported
ply on Mr.. Benefits bill fixing eight
Is days work for engineers who
hosting machinery or stationary
developing so or more horse
till for taxation of mortgages caused
debate, but was defeated. An at
o draw party lines failed.
2 senate Mr.. Boyce's bill to abolish
&c of state mine inspector went
b the committee of the whole by
vote after spirited debate.
confirming the action of the re-
the state university in establish
agricultural college in connection
he institution was passed. This
is considered unfavorable to the
! of "a college at any point in the
ALBANY Falls, Weiser and Nampa
er it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
1AYWARD'S DEFENSE PRESENTED
Devoted SO Far TO Impeaching the Testi-
mOny of Blixt.

Minneapolis, Feb. l5.--The defense today
in the Hayward trial spent most of the
day in an effort to impeach the testimony
of Blixt. Harry Hayward said this morn
ing that sensational evidence would be
brought out that would surprise the peo-
pie
NJ. ID. Wilson testified that on the night
~ the murder he saw Miss Cling driving
out on Lyndale avenue in buggy He
identified Harry Hayward as the man
who accompanied her.
Mabel Bartelson testified that Harry
Hayward went to the theatre with her.
She was with him from to II p. M
The testimony of Ole Thorsen, his wife,
and Mary Larsen, established IA least "a
doubt that Blixt visited the house on
Twelfth avenue south, which he claimed
to have visited Immediately after the COM
mission of the crime.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22

Albany, n. Y, Feb. IA - Attorney
General Hencook has handed down a
decision denying the application for
permission to bring action to vacate the
charter of the Brooklyn Heights Rail-
road Company for failing to operate
its lines. The encouragement holds
that IL the ten hour labor law has been
violated it was by the officers of the
company, not by the corpora ton itself
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
Persisted WITH HIS FLOCK
\ Hcrder and $500 Sheep Overcome b,
n Blizzard in Montana

Helena. Mont. Feb. 1.-THE news was
received in Helena yesterday of the total
determination of a band of $500 sheep be
longing to Helena men and the death of
one OF the herders by a blizzard near
Okla, a few days ago The herder's name
was Engene Watts. There had been a
chinook in the forenoon and the blizzard
struck them without ten minutes warn
ing Eugene was so near his sheds that
if he had had ten minutes he would have
saved the sheep and himself. The efforts
of other herders We're futile, furious
and sudden was the storm.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
RAILWAY MAGNATES INDICTED.
brooklyn Tramway Chiefs Violated the
Hour LaM-Rioters Indicted

brooklyn, N. Y, Feb. 15--The grand jury
today presented an indictment against
benjamin Norten. president of the Atlant-
ic Railway Company, and Superintendent
Daniel j. Quinn, charging them with vio-
iation OF the ten-hour law. Judge Moore
notified counsel to have both men in
court tomorrow, The offense is punish
able with fine of $500 and years i'm
prisonment. or both. The grand jury also
found indictments against q persons for
felony and riotous conduct
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22

special order in the committee of the
whole and Senator Bierbower of Logan
spoke over two hours against the con-
solidation. He review the facts leading
up to the division of old Alturas county
four years ago and the subsequent events,
and stated that the government of AL
turas prior to the division was rotten to
the core. a pack of thieves, he said, ran
the county. Since the division these same
men had endeavored to defeat the pro-
visions of division law but failed. In
their many efforts they bankrupted the
new Alturas county and now they wanted
TO saddle the rotten hulk onto Logan
He was extremely bitter and when the
friends of the bill take the floor tomorrow,
they Will probably scare $500 4nEnercifully
In the house the committee Of the whole
agreed to the bill providing a bond issue
for $4,000 for the Mountain Home reform
school.
After a heated debate the committee
recommended the passage of the bill max
ing farm laborers liens preferred claims
Among the bills introduced was one
by Mr. Crane of kootenai to legalize war
rants issued by the town of Harrison dur
ing 1891 and part of 1892 the supreme court
having decided that Harrison was not in
corporated during that period.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
BODY OF MINISTER GRAY EN- ROUTE
Every Flag in Mexico at Half Mast Ont
of Respect.

city of Mexico. Feb. 15-United States
Minister Gray's body leaves tomorrow on
special train for his indianapolis home.
accompanied by Mrs. Gray and Bayard
Gray. President Diaz will accompany the
body with a brigade of soldiers to the
train A general order has been issued by
President Diaz that all the national flags
throughout the republic of Mexico shall
remain at half mast until the body has
crossed the Rio Grande river. The Ger
man minister has asked his colleagues to
let their hags remain at half mast until
the body has crossed the frontier
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22

Tor Some Time Indian Agent at the Lap
wal Agency

Lewiston, Idaho. Feb 15.-Captain 10
seph Robinson, Indian agent at Lapwai
died this morning at o'clock, after sew
eral weeks illness from a carbuncle on
the back of his neck. number of Lewis
tonians will attend the funeral tomorrow
the interment to take place al Lapwai
Universal regret is felt here over Captain
RobinSon's death, he was very popular
with all our citizens. Colonel 10 Lane
has charge of the agency until a new
agent is appointed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
SERIOUS FOUNDATIONS IN SPAIN.
segura. Guadalaquiver and Tagus River.
Overflow Their Banks

Madrid, Feb. Is. The river Segura
which fows through the provinces of Muir
cla ana Alicante into the Mediterranean
Sea, has overofiwed A portion of the city
OF FORMULA is inundated and the railway
TO Alicante submerged. There is also a
serious flood in the Granddaughter river
Trlani, suburb of Seville, is under wa
ter The river Tagus is rising and the
town OF Aranajus. about 30 miles south
east or Madrid, where there Is royal pal
ace, is threatened with inundation.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22

this city of ours not only believe in the
exposure and punishment of all offend
ers against our penal laws, however
prominent and influential they may
have been, but as citizens, who have
enough courage, energy, ability and
public spirit to force such offenders to
answer at the bar of public justice for
their crimes
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
Caused a Disastrous Wreck

Rhineclilf, N. Y, Feb. 15-The freight
tram bound north parted mile and u
nan north OF Rhineclif at this morning
Inc divided parts came together and five
ears We're telescoped. The south bound
fast mail ran into the wreck, the engine
and three express cars jumping the track
The locomotive went into the river En-
gineer James ID. Donohoe was fatally in
illrp1
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
KILLING DEER OFT or SEASON.
Trappc.s and Indians Found Guilty and
Sentenced in Montana.

kalispell. Feb. 1.-Two prospectors and
trappers. named Taylor and Williams.
We're arrested near Libby on the charge
of killing deer out of season. They We're
bound over and brought to kalispell and
placed in the county jail.
Constable knnn arrested two half breed
Cree Indians on the charge of killing deer
on Swan river. They were tried before
Justice Nash and sent over to the coun-
ty jail to serve out sentences
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
Jim Allison of Wardncr Had M Warn
ing of Ills Approaching End

Wardner, Idaho, Feb. 13.--Jim ALI
son, an old and well-known saloonkeep-
er of Kellogg, died suddenly yesterday
OF heart failure. a few minutes before
MS death he had gone to the postoffice
FOR his mail, and remarked that he new
er felt better in his life. and on returning
home he fell dead.
James Cameron. little boy of about
Z years old, had his right leg broken
above the knee while coasting near the
Kellogg school house
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
CHINESE SURRENDER IS ARRANGED
FORTS. ships and Town of Wei.Hai.Wei
Given Over To IaDaueSe

washington, Feb H.-Secretary Gresh-
am received the following cablegram
from United States Minister Dun at Toxic
under date of February 4:
admiral Ito reports from Wei-Hai-We eli
,nat chinese gunboat flying white flag
p'oush. Aamiral Ting's message propos-
ing surrender of the ships. forts and arms
provided the lives of the crews, soldiers
ana foreigners were secured A formal
surrender is being arranged. Dun"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
spain's Orange cron snffer.a

London, Feb. 12.-W. N. White & Co.
London fruit brokers. extensive hand
lers OF Siciiian and Spanish oranges.
have received dispatch from Algeria
spain, saying half million boxes of
oranges awaiting shipment there have
been destroyed by the intensely cold
weather. White & Co.. however, had
no news of any damage being done to
the orange crop of the island of Sicily.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
Armenians Sentenced TO pea.b

Constantinople. Feb. 4.-Authentic news
has been received at the British embassy
that of the Armenians tried at Erzeroum
and against whom judgment was given on
the 18th of November. Twenty were SEN
fenced to death, six to Imprisonment for
lie, Il to various terms of Imprisonment
The court has given assurances to the
British government that before these SEN
fences are carried out 1t will have careful
revision of all proceedings
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
Negro Murderer Hauped

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 15.-Phillip Mar
tin, the negro murderer of ELI Stilwell
was hanged here this morning. July l.
1893, Martin and companion named Lyle
met ELL Stilwell, who was intoxicated, and
jostled against them. Martin, With a
knife. stabbed Stilwell to the heart Lyle
was acquitted. Martin maintaining to the
last that Lyle was the murderer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
Colombian Revolution Ended

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE state depart
ment today received the following tele-
gram from Minister Mckinney, at Bogota.
Colombia: THE minister of foreign af-
fairs requests us TO say that the revolu-
ton is practically ended, and there is no
fear OF any further trouble. Have this
published In the interests of commerce. -
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
TRYING TO BLOW UP THE MANAGER
Martins Ferry Glass Works Operatiye s
Have n Grmdgc Against Him.

Wheeling. w. Va, Feb l4.-Early this
morning a bomb was thrown into the
office of the Buckeye Glass Works. at
Martins Ferry. Ohio. doing considerable
damage. Manager Humphrey was sup
posed to be asleep in the office. He was
shot at ten days ago. After the strike
in the factory operations were resum-
ed with non-union men. Since then
there have been frequent outbreaks
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
REFUSE TO MAKE GOOD rHEFTS
Latah Commissioners VIII Not Paw Theis
4 BarrOII in Good w Variants

MOSCOW, Feb. 15.-Theiss & Barroll pro-
posed to the county commissioners that
they should issue new warrants to them
in place of the ones they hold that were
fraudently issued by Hinckley, the new
warrans to be for the same amount as
those held, less per cent. and accrued in.
terest. The board rejected the proposition
and the matter will be taken into the
courts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-22
WILLIAMS MAY RETURN TO MOSCOW
he EX-Trcasurcr VIII Choose His own
Time for 1t However

Moscow, Feb. 13.-Ex-City Treasurer
Williams has written to several friends
in the city from Mexico. He expressed
an intention to return to the city at a
later date, though he intends to come a
his own time and in his own way
The county commissioners met II. c.
Barroll. of Theis. & Barroll and his at
torney, f. Il. Post, today. with regard
to the Hinckley warrants. 1t is doubt
full whether a compromise can be agreed
upon.