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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
AUTHOR or "AMealc9' is ceAo
Venerable Or. Smith Died Suddenly in a
Boston Railway Station.

Venerable Or. Smith Died Suddenly in q
Boston Railway station.
Boston, Nov. 16.-.Dr. s. r. Smith of
Newton. the venerable author OF
America" died In this city at 4:50
o'clock this afternoon from heart fall
ure. He was in the corridor of the New
England depot and was waiting the ar
rival of the train when he was seized
with a fit. He sank to the floor in a
semi-conscious condition, and only
spoke few words afterward. He wal
dead when the ambulance which was
called arrived at the hospital. He had
evidently expired within five minutes
after the attack.
He had been very feeble for some
time, but was able to appear out as
usual.
DIR. Smith was born October 81, 1908,
at Newton, Mass. He graduated from
Harvard and the Andover theological
seminary, and was in 1885 ordained a
minister of the Baptist church. He oc-
cupied some of the most prominent pull
pits in the east and was at one time
| editor of the Christian Review. He be-
came proficient in Is languages, and has
written many books. besides being a
| constant contributor to the standard Pc
| riodicals.
SMITH. RAILWAY BUILDER.
! Denver. Nov. 16--A telegram has
| been received here announcing the
death in Oakland. Cal, of John Smith,
| formerly of Denver, aged so. Smith was
prominently identified with the con-
struction of the Gulf and South Park
railroad, and Denver, Utah and Pacific
| now operated by the Burlington. OF
late he has been building the California
and Utah railway.
ROBERT S. DAY.
New Orleans, Nov. 16.-Robert S
Day. a prominent actor. scholar and
artist, son of the late James I. Day
died from a wound received last night
by the accidental discharge of pisto
while searching the premises for burg
| lar
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
NORTH IDAHO CASES
Margaret Hardy's Conviction for
Murder Was in Legal Form.
AN APPEAL FROM SHOSAONE
Decision That a Mining Location Made
by an Attorney In Fact Is
Valid.

Boise, Nov. 1S.-The fall term of the
supreme court convened today with a
large calendar to dispose OF. Decisions
were handed down in three cases heard
at the Lewiston term. One of these was
the case of Margaret Hardy, the Mos
COW murderess, sent to the peniten-
tiary for life for killing 2-year-old
colored girl. The point of interest in
the case was the contention of the de-
Tense that the lower court erred in re-
fusing them to challenge the grand
Jury. The murder was committed while
the Jury was In session and the woman
was at once indicted. The defense
asked to have the jury brought into
court to be questioned for the purpose
of challenge, alleging that some of the
jurymen were prejudiced The con-
tention was based on section 1880 of the
revised statutes. which provides that
an indictment may be set aside on any
ground on which challenge could have
been sustained. The court in Its decls-
ion says:
1.-THE plea In abatement was required
| to be supported by proof at least to the
| extent of the oath of defendant that
true 1t would not, nor will 1T under
our practice, answer for the defendant
to simply file motion alleging gem
orally, although specifically named in
his motion, that certain members of the
grand jury were disqualified by reason
of having formed an unqualified opinion
| as to the defendants guilt"
In the case of Rufus Dunlap and
Archibald Smith, respondents, VS.. Mo
ses Pattison, appellant, from Shoshont
county, the court held that a mining
location made by an attorney IN fact
is valid, the lower court being reversed
In the case of Kelly ct al. VS.. Jay
Woodwork, auditor of Latah county
the lower court was sustained. This
case grew out of the publication OF
delinquent tax sale. Publisher Kelly
had reason to think the county com
missipners would disallow the bill ans
brought suit to compel the auditor K
issue writ on the certificate of the tai
collector. Judge Piper denied the wri
and is sustained by the supreme court
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
A MuRoeRous NEGRO AT LARGE
Spit Open Three Others Heads With
Ratchet and Fled.

Ratchet and Fled.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. 1S.--A special to
the Capital from Emporia says:
Late this afternoon David Henderson.
a colored school teacher at Dunlap, 80
miles north of here. attempted Grimm
al assault on Dora Ray, a 14-year-old
colored girl. This, it is claimed, Is his
second attempt.
The school board met tonight to in
vestigate the first case, and the matter
was settled and Henderson virtually ex-
onerated.
The girls father, Samuel Ray, howev-
er, was not satisfied. and wanted the
matter investigated by the court. A
quarrel ensued, and Henderson grabbed
a Ratchet and split Rays head open,
and on the way out met Mrs. Ray, Mrs.
McFall, sister OF his victim, and Thos.
Starkey. He struck each in turn on the
head with his Ratchet, and then made
his escape.
The injured parties are in serious
condition, but none have yet died. The
whole town Is securing the country for
Henderson. .-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
ON A STRIKE FOR HIGHER WAGES
Housew orkers and Bridgemen of New
York Omit Work.

New York, Nov. 18.-Eight hundred
members of the housemen and bridge
mems unions were called out on
strike today on buildings where work
is being done by ]. b. and J. M. Cornell,
and Milliken Bros, two of the most
prominent members of the iron league.
The demands of the strikers include
a wage scale running from $3.50 to
$3.50 per day. the employment of only
union men and new regulations about
Sunday work and over time. Should
nom union men be substituted for the
strikers, sympathetic strike will be
declared and 5000 to 10000 men are like
ly to be called out. The state board of
mediation and arbitration met today
to consider the strike.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
AN INCREASE OF counTERfel1lNo
secret Service Bureau Reports That In.
dustry Growing Larger.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Chlef Hazen
of the treasury department secret SER
vice bureau, in his annual report, shows
that during the year 1903 arrests were
made, with few exceptions, for viola
tons of the statutes against counter
feiting One hundred and eighty-one
persons were convicted, 119 pleaded
guilty, IA were indicted and are await
ing trial. The number of arrests made
of persons engaged in manufacturing
and handling counterfeit coins shows
great increase of this branch of coun-
terfeiting.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
FRENCH MINISTRY WAS UPHELD
First Vote Of Confluence Resulted in q
Fine showing.

Paris, Nov. 1s.-In the chamber of
deputies today the question of the ar
rest in London of Emil Anton, assocl-
ate of the late Baron Reinach in the
Panama canal scandal, who disappear
ed In 1892, came up for discussion. The
government declared the arrest was
effected Immediately after he was dis
covered. The matter drifted into a dis
cussion of the general policy of the
government. This resulted in the adop-
ton of a vote of confidence, 421 to 50.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
NEGROES LYNcHED AT PORT BARRloS
Terrible Stories of Cruelty to Those at
Work Near That Place.

Terrible Stories OF Cruelty TO Those at
Work Near That Place.
San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 1S.-A spec
ial dispatch from Port Barrios, dated
November Is, says:
Five negroes were found hanged yes
terday morning six miles from town.
They were recognized as being some
of the negroes who arrived here to
work on the railroad construction and
who became dissatisfied and fled. An
investigation was made, but nothing
resulted except that it was learned that
the negroes came from Louisiana. 1t
was given out that they must have
been murdered by robbers, but 1t is
believed they were pursued by thecon-
tractors and trapped and killed, so as
not to allow them to escape. The life
of the American negroes at work here
is terrible. Many have been beaten to
death"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
GREAT NORTHERN TRAIN HELD UP
Robbers Cut Off Part of the Cars and
the Engine Escaped With Treasure.

Minneapolis, Nov. 1S.-About 10
o'clock tonight an express train on the
Great Northern was held up near st.
Cloud The robbers We're evidently af-
ter the express car and supposing 1t to
be the second from the engine cut 1t off
from connection with the mail car and
the engineer then threw open the throt-
tie and pulled safely into st, Cloud
with the treasure. 1t Is not yet known
whether the passengers were molested.
special train with detectives on board
left at midnight for the scene. So far as
known nothing was secured by the
would-be robbers and no shots were
fired.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
DELEGATES OF SAN FRANCISCO

Mayor Sutro Appoints Members of the
Transmississippi Congress.
San Francisco. Nov. 1s.-Mayor Sutro
has appointed the following delegates
to the rans-Mississippi congress, which
will meet in Omaha on November 81: N.
P. Cole, Andrew M. Davis of Merchants
association, Judah Mann and H. Sins
heimer of Producers exchange, Captain
w, l.. Merry and Hugh Craig of the
chamber of commerce.
The delegates were selected by the
organizations they represent. at the
mayors request. There are still two
more to be chosen by the board OF
trade.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
euLoelEs UP N JUSTICE JACKSON
Secretary Olney Read Appropriate Reso.
buttons Before supreme Court Bar.

Washington, Nov. 1s.-At meeting
of the supreme court bar today eulo-
giles were delivered by Secretary OIL
ney and resolutions were presented ex-
pressing the high esteem for the quail
tiles which distinguished his short ca
reer on the supreme bench, (which
gave such perfect assurance that he
was worthy successor of those dis
tinguished judges who have admins
tered with such fidelity and ability the
greatest trust ever confided by ma
tion."
The resolutions will be presented to
the court next Monday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
DETECTIVES HELD WITHOUT GAL

Murder of the Chicago Man Has stirred
Up Hornets Nest.
Chicago, Nov. 16.--The coroner's 4ury
in the White murder case this after
noon held the employees Of the Berry
Detective Agency to the criminal court
without bail The men. ali OF whom are
in jail, are William J. Dixon, Jacob
Faschel. Charles A. Thompson, Joseph
Mcdonald. John r. Drew, Charles ].
Poole, William May and Charles A.
Mcdonald.
Dixon only is accused of murder, the
others being held as accessories.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
SAY THAT pIETZEL Is STILL ALIVE
Chicago People Spring New Sensation
In the Holmes Case.

Chicago People Spring New Sensation
In the Holmes Case.
Chicago, Nov. 1S.-The Daily News
this evening publishes the following
story:
James McNary, a conductor on the
Sixty-third street line, has sprung a
new sensation in the Holmes case, by
stating that Benjamin F. Pletzel is
alive and that he recently talked with
him on his car. McNary claims there
could be no mistake as he worked nine
months for Pietzel and knows the Pc
culiarities of his voice
when addressed, he admitted his
identity and asked as friend that
McNary keep silent, as he was on his
way to Philadelphia.
Robert Corbett, who has been fol-
lowing the case for months in behalf of
the Farmers & Merchants National
bank of Fort Worth, Texas, claims he
has also seen PietZel"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
DENIED IN LONDON.

London. Nov 1s.-From the best
sources the Associated Press is inform
ed that there is no foundation for the
story sent from Rio De Janeiro that
Brazil had definitely concluded that she
cannot arbitrate the question with
Great Britain as to the ownership of
the island of Trinidad. Great Britain
has received no reply from Brazil with
reference to Trinidad or regarding any
other matter pending between the gov
ernments of the two countries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
CONFESSED MURDER OF THE wEseRs

Ivan kovaley Said He Did 1t, but the
Judge Wants 1t Suppressed.
Sacramento. Nov. 1S.--Ivan Kovaley,
a Russian nihilist and an escaped ST.
berian convict on trial for the murder
of f. L. II. Weber and wife last Decem-
Der, went on the witness stand today
despite the protests of his attorneys.
He was told through an interpreter that
he need not testify. Kovaley said: II
was present and participated in the
murder"
Judge Johnson ordered this remark
stricken from the record, as 1t was not
responsive to questions.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
ADVOCATED BLUE LAWS FOR SUNDAY
Virginia Methodist Conference Mors
straight-Laced Than Roosevelt.

Richmond, Va. Nov. 1S.-The COM
mittee on temperance and Sabbath OBJ
servance of the Virginia Methodist con-
ference today submitted a strong re-
port in which Sunday excursions, the
running of railway trains on Sunday.
and all sorts of pleasure on that day
were deprecated and vigorous protest
was entered against the Sunday news
paper.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22

Ironton, Ohio. Nov. 15.--Ex-Treasurer
Vaudeville Greeneclay Of Lawrence
county was today sentenced to five
years Imprisonment In the Ohio peni-
Tertiary and to pay fine Of 1000.
having pleaded guilty to embezzlement
OF county fund.-.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
BULGARIAN CONVERTS COME HIGH
Method st Missionary Conference VIII
Still Labor in That Field, However.

Still Labor in That Field. However.
Denver, Nov. 1S.-Bulgaria was the
principal subject discussed at today's
sitting of the general missionary COM
mittee of the Methodist Episcopal
church and the debate at times was
heated and pointed. The Bulgarian APP
preparation, made a special order for
10 o'clock, was taken up at that hour.
The report of the committee appointed
by the board of management reported
through Bishop Andrews The report
gave the history of the mission in Bull
garia since it's establishment in 1851
After 16 years work Sc members was
all that could be shown. Now after an
expenditure of 100000 there are $50
members 1t was finally decided to con-
tinue the work there and the last years
appropriation less per cent was
agreed to.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
ALTeELo RETlREs FROM POLITICS
When lie Ceases TO BE Governor Money
VIII BE His Chief Aim.

Chicago. Nov. ia Chicago paper
quotes Governor Altgeld as follows:
You can say in your paper that Alt
geld Is out of politics. / am eagerly
looking forward to the close of the next
IA months. when I will turn over to the
people the finest state government on
earth, and quit politics forever. want
to get back to my law practice and
make some money"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
BANK PRESIDENT eRseNE is GONE
Leadyille Depositors Are Worried Over
$4,000 lie Borrowed.

Leadville. Cal, Nov. 1S.-Peter w.
Breene, president of the defunct Lead
vile Savings and Deposit bank, is MISS
ing and creditors of the institution are
anxious to meet him and see what sort
of a settlement he expects to make.
Breene had borrowed over $4,000 from
the bank,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
NO REIMBURSEMENT TO INDIANS
Lands in Kansas Taken When The Rcd
Man Had Been Driven OFF.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Judge John
Davis delivered the opinion of the ma
iority of the court claims today. dis
missing the petition in the case of the
New York Indians, who claimed from
the government $2,303,6o0 because of al
legged loss of certain lands in Kansas.
In 1888 the government agreed to set
aside land for the Indians in what has
since become the state of Kansas and
give them funds and establish them
selves in homes. Less than 400 Indians,
however, were removed and after a
lapse of several years the land in Kan
sas was given over to white settlement.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
ARABS GAVE THE TURKS A BEATING
Three Fights In Yemen Resulted Badly
for the Latter.

Alden, Nov. 1S.-The Emin of sana,
the capital city of Yemen, with $4,000
Arabs ramed with Martini-Henry rifles.
has defeated the Turks in three fights.
The latter are now confined to Sana,
walled city about five miles in circum-
ference.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
SERIOUS BATTLE ON CUBAN SOIL
Insurgents and a large Force of Spanish
in Conflict

Havana, Nov. ia dispatch receiv-
ed today from Santa Clara says SER
ious engagement has been fought at
Tag Taguasco, near Santa Espiritus,
Santa Clara. between four columns of
Spanish troops and a strong force of
insurgents. commanded by Maxine Go
rnez
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
HARRISON MADE NO MONEY IN MINES
Story From St. Louis Had No Founda-
tion for Truth.

tion for Truth.
New York, Nov. Sex President
Harrison read a story from st. Louis
about a fortune he had made in South
Africa mining stocks, and said he was
sorry 1t was not true.
IT wish 1t was fact" he said, "but
the only money I ever made was the
result of hard work. Some 10 years
ago l did buy a few shares of Mon
tana mining stock, but I have never
heard of them since. much less made
any money out of it,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
TRINIDAD BELONGS ONLY TO BRAZIL
No Arbitration Admissible in Settling
Engiand's Claims.

New York, Nov 1s.--The Brazilian
government, the Herald's correspond
emit at Rio Janeiro telegraphs, has def
initely concluded that no arbitration is
admissible respecting the ownership
OF the island of Trinidad as proposed
by the British government. The gov
eminent also refuses to consider such
suggestions as may arise through dis
cussion in the British parliament of the
question.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22
TENNESSEE SILVER DEMOCRACY

Delegates WIN Meet at Nashville TO Or
ganize for the National Convention.
Nashville, Tenn, Now 16.-Pursuant to
the call issued by j. M. Head, the Ten
nessee committeeman. appointed by Sem
ator Harris and other free silver men,
there will be a meeting here Of promi-
nent FREQ silver democrats to devise q
plan to organize the Tennessee democrats
so as to elect free silver delegates to the
next national convention.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-11-22

Atlanta reports an increase In all lines
of trade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-25
WHISKY TRUSTS NEW DEAL.
A Sale to the REORGANIZATION Com
mittee Agreed to by the Court.

mittee Agreed to by the Court.
Chicago. June 24-Judge Showalter OF
the United States district court ordered
eighteen Of the big going" distilleries Of
the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Compa-
ny and the Peoria headquarters sold by
Receiver McNulta 10 the reorganization
committee, representing $4,000 shares of
stock, for $4,000. The court substantial
ly granted the petition of the New York
committee, while stipulating that the de-
cree of sale should be so constructed that
the possession of every distillery included
in the bid could be wrested from the pur-
chasers by the receiver as the agent of the
court, at any. time, IL claims allowed by
adjudication against the estate were not
paid. This condition is imposed to protect
the creditors, and especially the holders OF
rebate vouchers, and contingent claim
ants, such as the lessons of the distillery
properties.
II was generally expected by those inter-
ested in the famous case that the petition
would be granted. There was an imposing
array of legal talent in Judge Showalters
court room when the decision was read.
Nathan Blur of New York was present
on behalf of the reorganization commit
tee. Messrs. Greenhut, Morris and other
members of the fighting minority were
absent and Edwin Walker their chief coun-
sci, was unable to be present.
The court paid particular attention TO
the objection of the Greenhut stockholders
and creditors that the court originally had
no jurisdiction to appoint receiver. He
pointed out that in the original Olmstead
bill the defendant corporation consented
to the appointment of a receiver. The
corporation became a trust deed after the
judgment of custer had been rendered in
the quo warranto proceedings by Judge
Gibbons for annullment of the charter, and
the stockholders become benefciaries. The
| Olmstead bill showed not only jurisdiction,
but a good and valid cause Of action in
equity. The jurisdiction of the federal
court did not depend on the failure of in
adequacy of legal or statutory remedies.
The question of sale was one of expediency
in the administration of the estate. From
the report made by the receiver 1t would
be extremely inconvenient, If not impracti-
| cable, for him to care for the distilleries
| through another season. The court would
insist that the paramount possession of the
receiver be maintained so that the court
| would not relinquish control of the prop
| erty until all claims had been settled. The
decree will be subject to lien of the re-
bate vouchers and lien of all claims that
may be allowed.
| Mr.. Mayer said the terms were satisfac-
tory and the sale will be made next month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-25
THE RIFLE MISSED FIRE.
Had IL Not j. IL. summerIyn Would
Have Killed "A Man.

A negro named Jenkins called at So
licitor General Fraser's office yesterday
in company with Constable Staley of JUS
tice Mcleod Kings office for the purpose
of reporting a difficulty which he had
with Mr.. ]. II. Summerlyn at Mr.. H. E.
Fountains farm, south of the city, Sat
urday night.
Mr. Fountain also called at Mr.. Fraser's
Office during the day and a Morning News
reporter, who saw him there, obtained an
account of the difficulty from him. MT.
Summerlyn is foreman for Mr.. Fountain.
Saturday he sent Jenkins to town with
a load of truck. Jenkins remained in town
five hours and came back drunk. The
foreman discharged him and ordered him
off the place.
Jenkins demanded his ticket for his
time, which Mr.. Summerlyn refused to
give him then. The negro became very
abusive, and refused to leave the place
when ordered to do so. Mr.. Summerlyn
went into the house to avoid him ana
Jenkins followed, cursing and abusing
him. He was ordered not to come inside
the door, but did so. When he did MIR.
Summerlyn seized a Winchester rifle and
aimed 1t at Jenkins. The rifle failed TO
fire. Had it gone of Jenkins would al
most certainly have been killed, as he
was only a few feet away. Jenkins then
turned and ran and Mr.. Summerlyn fired
one shot at him as he ran, but did not hit
him. 1t is for this that Jenkins wants
a warrant against Mr.. Summerlyn. The
solicitor general told him that there was
nothing to prevent his swearing out a
warrant against Mr.. Summerlyn for as
sault with intent to murder, If he de-
! sired to do so. 1t is not known whether
he did so or not.
Mr.. Fountain said that Mr.. Summerlyr
went up to Effingham county Sunday witt
! his wife, who had been very much ar
| fected by the excitement consequent upor
the difficulty. Mr.. Summerlyn carried hel
| to her fathers home in bingham coun
| ty. He has not yet returned. Mr.. Foun
| tain said that Mr.. Summerlyn acted un
| der great proVocation.