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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
THE TRAIN COMPLETELY WRECKED
Some Wretch Turned a Switch and Two
Passengers Lost Their lives.

Atlanta, Ga. March S.-The Southern
railway train which left Atlanta last
night at II O'Clock for Brunswick ran
into an open switch at Scotland this
morning at 500 and was completely
wrecked. Engineer Moore saw 1t, re-
versed the engine and applied the air
brakes The express struck freight
car on the siding, turned two Pullman
sleepers over on their sides and tore up
the track 100 yards. Mrs. c. II. Guber of
Pickens. Miss. and baby We're instantly
killed ii. ID. Hoffer and wife of Elyria,
Ohio, were slightly hurt. Roland Reed
and company were on board bound for
Jacksonville. Mr.. Reed, Miss Isadore
Rush and Mrs. Mary Michaels were in
jured, but not seriously.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
MONTANA LEGISLATURE ADJOuRNS.
Appropriations Bill Carries 5000. 600 for
the Two Years

Dill tuTTlSS NSOo,Opt lOI
the Two Years.
Helena, March S-The legislature al
journed this morning about 4 o'clock, n
great number of bills having been signed
after midnight The appropriations bill
carries nearly 100000 for the two years.
The school book law failed and after July
l every district may use such school books
as ii pleases.
DIR. N. r. Bird was nominated and con
firmed as state veterinarian, and the fol
lowing gentlemen to be members of the
state capitol commission: A. J. David
son, Lewis and Clarke county; e. d. Ellis
Gallatin: +. d. Edgerton, Lewis and
Clarke; f. II. Talcott, Park; r. d. Leavitt,
Silver Bow.
Following is the commission for the
erection of the capitol: w. X. Flowerree
Teton; w. NJ. Bickford, Missoula; C. *
Cole. Lewis and Clarke; C. F. Lloyd, Sill
yer Bow.
The following are to be members of tEt
state school of mines commission; r T.
Sergeant. c. W. Goodale. f. II. Wilson
and NJ. Kirkpatrick. all of Silver Bow,
The governor today appointed <. W
Pomeroy to be judge of the Eleventh dis
trict. The senate once rejected him. but
the governor put him in again. The bill
establishing a state insurance department
was passed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
YOUNG IN YEARS, OLD IN CRIME
Outrageous Conduct of n Burglar When
Sentenced TO Prison.

San Francisco, March SIN the super
Tor court this morning John Wilson. an 1S-
year-old criminal, was sentenced to forty
years In the penitentiary on two charges
of highway robbery. John Smith. Will
sons accomplish. pleaded guilty on one
charge and was sentenced to twenty
years. Before they could be taken out
OF the courtroom Smith cursed and abused
the judge in the vilest language and fl
nally attacked the policeman who arrest
cd him, giving him a bloody nose and
knocking him to the floor. Another charge
of robbery is pending against Smith. They
are members of gang of four youthful
highwaymen. who came here from Chi
cago and Kansas City. They held up a
streetcar in the outskirts of the city and
also robbed grocer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15

of value. owing to the present interest
in the industry
"One hundred and ninety-two analy-
ses." he says. give an average of 12.7
per cent. of sugar, and purity of 1908
degrees. This includes all samples re-
ceived. Poor varieties. very large beets.
immatured and frozen specimens have
reduced an otherwise much higher av-
erage.
Taken by varieties, the results reach
ed are:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
NIGHT HOLD.UP NEAR STOCKTON
The Overland Train From California to
the East stopped nv Robbers.

Stockton. March s.-The regular eastern
overland train was held up between here
and Lodi tonight and is returning to
Stockton. The trainmen had fight with
the robbers and the train Is disabled
The train held UP was not the Oregon
express, as first reported. but the regular
eastern overland. The robbers got on at
Castle, six miles east of Stockton The
oregon train was close behind and n
brakeman of the overland went back and
tagged the Oregon. Both trains returned
to Stockton
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
EXPLOSION ON A TANK STEAMER
Gases in the Hold Ignited and Two Work
men Were Badly Injured

San Francisco, March S.-A terrific eX-
plosion on the tank steamer Bawnmore
lying at the Arctic oil works depot at
Potrero. caused great excitement today
TWO men were terribly bruised and
burned, receiving what are thought to be
mortal injuries, and the vessel wassbadly
strained. The Bawnmore recently ar
rived from Peru with a cargo of crude
petroleum. The cargo having been dis
charged, two workmen carrying a candle
went into the tanks this afternoon to
clean them out. Instantly the explosion
came, shaking the steamer from stem 10
stern. The two workmen We're carried
out insensible.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15

Interesting Point in n Criminal Trial at
Lewiston

Lewiston, March 6.-Judge Stookey of
the probate court. acting a committing
magistrate. has been busy for a week with
the case growing out of the savage bat
tie between s. S. Leachman and Dick
MeElroy. which was reported I'm the
Spokesman Review two weeks ago The
question TO be settled is perhaps a new
one. McElroy, young man. called
Leachman's grown daughter a liar in
just the same fashion that fighting men
hurl that epithet at each other when they
want to start a Droil. The father took
up the quarrel. as he claims. in defense
of his family, and the result was the fes-
perate encounter in which Leachman was
beaten almost beyond recognition and
McElroy was knocked senseless with a
gun. Leachnan was bound over for as
sault with a deadly weapon and gave
bonds for his appearance before the grand
jury
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
SIBLEY ON THE NEW SILVER PARTY


Pittsburg, March S.-Ex-Congressman
Joseph C. Sibley of Franklin. Penn. head
of the new silver party, was in the city
today and, concerning the new party,
he said: THE new silver party is more
of "A principle than anything else. But
it is a principle that Is bound to enforce
recognition from the people and one that
is growing in power daily. We may issue
cart load of bonds. but we are only
carrying the government along on prom
ises, not on solid realities
When asked if he would accept the
nomination of the silverites for presi-
dent, he said: 1T would not be wise
thing to accept or refuse a thing that
has not been offered. l can not tell what
! will do until / see what is expected of
m
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
Assaulted b, Greek Catholics.

Sofia. Bulgaria, March s-During relig-
ious services at Protestant church at
Lompaniz the building was invaded by n
mob of members of the orthodox Greek
church. who assaulted the worshpers
to- up the prayer books and completely
wrecked the interior of the church. Sew
eral Germans and Americans were seri-
ously injured during the disturbance.
The Americans are under British protec-
tlon
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
HAYTi HAS HER OWN REVOLUTION
Number of Enemies Anxious TO Over
throw IIippOIytc

Kingston, Jamaica, March S-The reyo-
luton in the republic of Hayti reported
yesterday to have been in the north has
extended already to the south Hayden
exiles who have been living at Jamaica
waiting for "a chance to overthrow Hin
polyte are preparing to leave. The Hay
ten minister of war, General Addison
Nerene, has fled to San Domingo. This
makes two members of the cabinet that
have deserted President Hippolyte, FL
nance Minister Fouchard being the first to
go after the bitter quarrel. The public
treasury Is empty and the president is
unable to raise money by loan.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
UMATlLLAS MAY MAKE TROUBLE
Cavalry NJ Fort Nalla Walia Ready 10
Move on Short Notice

Walla Walla, March S-Orders from
department headquarters were received
at Fort Walla Walla at o'clock this
afternoon placing and d troops
Fourth cavalry, under heavy marching
orders to move at moments notice by
special trains to the Umatilla Indian res
ervation. Nothing is heard In Walla
Walla of any trouble on the reservation.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
THE LEGISLATURES

In the senate the house memorial to
congress favoring the election of
United States senator by a direct vote
of the people, and Miller's bill requiring
at least rs per cent. of the road fund to
be expended in the district where col
lected passed without opposition.
Goldens resolution to eliminate from
Section 3, Article 6, of the state consti-
tuition the reference to polygamy, failed
to receive the necessary two-thirds of
all the members. the vote resulting to
8, as follows: Ayes-Golden, Parkinson,
Rounds, Qepublicans) Watt (democraD
and Miller. Rees and Steen (populists)
Noes-Browne. Cunningham, Day, My
er and Bierbower (republicans).
BY vote of to 4 the house bill by
Mr.. Neill (populisD to repeal the hos
pital tax law was indefinitely post
poned.
In the house the Blaine and Lincoln
county bills passed, the former by a
vote of 20 to and the latter 10 to IA.
The Idaho Falls agricultural college
substitute was again considered in COM
mittee of the whole and the appropria-
ton cut to $4,000. The friends of the
measure had the assurance that the
governor would veto 1t with "A $50. 900
appropriation.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
POTS OF MONEY CHANGED HANDS
Races at san Francisco Full of Surprises
for the Talent.

for the Talent.
San Francisco. March S.-Not one ia
vorite won today. Ducat, Corrigan's
cracker jack, made his initial appearance
In California In the fourth race and won
In hollow fashion, equaling the coast rec
ord OF 1:l3. Bellicose, who was the favor
lite. carried, 1t Is stated. more money
than any other horse that has started
here this season. Riley Grammar alone
losing 5000. after winning an immense
amount on Rey Elfonso. Lucky Dog also
started for the first time today, but was
evidently not in fit condition and was not
played by Simon G.. Reid, his owner. In
the first race Lochinvar at 40 to /. ran
away two miles and the horses We're IL
nally sent OFF without him.
Six furlongs-Little Bob won; time.
l:l5Is.
Six furlongs. handicap-Rey Elfonso
won; time. l:13A.
One mile-Mollie r. won; time. 1424.
Six furlongs. all ages-Ducat won: time.
i:l3.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
FIGURES ON SUGAR BETS.
Exhaustive Reports on the Results Z
Last Seasons Experiments

Moscow. March 4.-Professor C. p.
Fox, director of the Idaho agricultural
experiment station, has recently issued
a brief pamphlet. with the title, Sugar
Beet Figures" giving an abstract of an
extensive report on the results of last
seasons experiments. The figures are
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
In the Supreme Court.

Olympia. March s.-opinions filed:
Herman l.. Chase. respondent VS. Rob
ert Wingate, appellant from Pierce. Re
versed.
James McHugh. respondent, VS.. Charles
G, Slack appellant; from snohomish. At
firmed
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15

mer one senator and two representa-
tives, and the latter a member of each
house.
Under suspension of the rules. the
bill was finally recommended for pass
age.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
STEAMER VENETIAN A WRECK.
Two Great Openings in Her Hull Ar,
Widening.

Boston. March S.-The stranded steamer
Venetian of the Furness line. which ran
aground on Lower Middle Ledge, this har-
Dor, while leaving for London Saturday
she struck. The wreck will have TO be de-
struck. The wreck will have to be de-
stroyed. as two great openings in the hull
are gradually growing wider. The total
value of the cargo was s27s 600.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15

The highest per cent. of sugar reached
was 1876 with the Klein Wanzlebener,
at the Moscow station, and 1915. with the
Wethe, at Moscow.
Professor Fox desires the cooperation
of one or more farmers the coming sea
son at every postoffice in the state and
offers gold medal for the best beets
produced
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
Omaha pugiIist Goes TO Prison.

Plattsm outh, Neb., March s-James
Lindsay, an Omaha pugilist. has been con-
victed of granddaughter for the killing OF
Fletcher Robbins in a prize fight. The
penalty is from one to ten years.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
Combined With the Sugar srust.

Philadelphia, March SIT WITS stated
toady on good authority that the indie
pendent sugar refinerles have combined
with the sugar trust 10 maintain prices
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY QUESTION

Canada's surveyor Lays Claim 10 Rich
Placer Fields.
Port Townsend, March William Ogll-
vie. chief of the Canadian surveyors who
have been locating the boundary lines
between Alaska and British Columbia ar
rived from Juneau this afternoon an,
says there Is no prospect of dispute be
tween the two governments relative to
the boundary. He says most of the Yu-
kon placer mines are on the British ter
rjtOry
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
MONDAY.

Boise, Idaho. March 4.-The senatorial
situation tonight looks decidedly like
Sweet or a dark horse. The solid 10 de-
clare they will never go to Shoup, and
Sweet still has the decided advantage
of strong hope of a break in the populist
ranks.
The populists are in possession of a
telegram from Senator PETER advising
them to go over to Sweet, whose services
are earnestly desired by the silver men
in congress. regardless of party. This
has made profound impression upon
the populist members and has won over
Mccarthy, chairman of the populist
caucus, and a number of others, who
stand ready to swing to Sweet the mo-
ment enough votes can be obtained To
elect him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15
LAST CHANCE TAKING OFT ORE

Work Is Progressing Steadily on That
Property.
Wardner. Idaho, March THE lessees
at the Last Chance are taking ont Il
large quantity of ore and are running
the mill at full blast. and the shipping of
concentrates will begin in few days.
Mr.. Charles Sweeney~is here, looking at
ter the interests of the company.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15

THE IDAHO CorNTY FREE PRESS is one OF
the only seven papers in the state Of Idaho to
which guaranteed circulation rating Is &C
corded in the edition of the American News
paper Directory for 1924. The correctness OF
The rating is guaranteed by a 500 forfeit.
onered by the publishers of the Directory to
any person who wi 4 show that The circulation
of the paper is not correctly stated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-15

Some interesting results are shown
from the tables. giving the average by
localities. This Isl
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
BY Southern Assoolatoi Press.

New YonK. September 6.--AIl is
rendy for the battle royal between
Nnlkyrie III ana Defender The tinpi
preparations for tho first of the inter
national races have been made. Both
ships are anchored IN the Horseshoe
ready for action tomorrow. Tho veil
Of mystery which has kept the public
in ignorance of tho actual dimensions
Of tho competing yachts was raised
to day.
Johu Hyslop, official measurer of
the New York Yacht Olnb passed HE
steel tape from bow to sterp, from
deck to masthead, md along boom aud
bowspris OF both cratic aud the reEuIt
was that Nalkyrie III allows the De.
fender % I'D seconds.
Both boats are less than eighty nine
feet on the load water line, instead OF
being close to ninety feet aud ValkyrIe
is two'tenths Of n foot longer than she
Deiender. Her sail area is greater,
hut Deionder hns II boom LOG feet long.
while that of the British boat is only
100 iect.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
a u,,r,,nna Crondburst.
IN Nontnern AsrnnlntnI p-nau

BALTiMoRE, September CA cloud.
burst occurred to-day at Glen Falls, on
the Western Maryland. thirty two miles
from Baltimore. The water wusued
away tho embaukmont aud road bed
Tor II considerable distauce, leaving the
rails and ties suspended in the air. The
West Branch of the Patapsoo river.
which is ordinarily only few feet
wide, became II swirling torrent an
eighth OF u mile wide, inundating the
beids and running crops for several
miles along the Pntapsca Valley. Pieces
Of barns and outbuildings were seen
floating by. Traffic nn the railroad
wa y delayed several hours,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
NEWS OF THE STATE AT LARGE
Richmond as The Centre OF Virginia
Gossips and Events.
Special Dispatch to The virgin,au.

RlCHMoND, w., September 6.-Mr.
w. &. Winn, eX Mcmbur of the House
from LunenbGrg, was here TO day. Ho
Ia II candidate for the Democratic NOM
inntion for the Senate IN the district
comprising LunenburG, Brunswick aud
Nottoway. Hon. Waiter a. Wut,or,
the youngest member OF the GeuoruI
Assembly, is the present Senator, but
be Is not standing ;ur reelection. Mr..
VIM expects TO receive the nomiuu-
tiop. Tins III district thnt tie "inir
eleclionists' will make u big effort to
carry. They expect TO roll up good
sized majority III Brunswick, wnero
the Buiorus reside.
Hon. John l.. Massey arrived in the
city this morning from Norfolk, where
he nttendeu yeSteI day u meeting of the
School Board. Mr. Massey snys the
outlook for the school year Is most cu.
cOuinyiug. The summer normal were
the best ever held. Speaking of poll
ties, MIR. Mnssey says, without lntuud-
ing to !Dtimnie whether or not III his
opinion silver would he good thing
ior the country, lie hoped the Demo
Gratis III Virginia would keep the cur
roncy question Opt OF the canvass ilis
yenr. There is need now for the Dem.
may mean defeat. When asked If he
would take the stump, MIR. Massey re-.
piled that while ho was out of politics,
politics were not ont of him.
In the last few days IA number OF
out.of town PopulIsts have been seen
about the Office OF the Virginia sun
aud the presumption Is that the peo-
pies party has already opened It's
headquarters there. MIR. Hobson, the
chairman, Is editor OF the sun. 1t is
almost certain That frequent confer
enccs have been held to map oIt plans
ami discuss the situation. In n week
or two all tho available populist oru
tors will 60 on the stump. The two
great issues with them viii be new
election law and free silver.
The Democrats OF Hanover will hold
their convention to nominate IL candi
date for the House on next court day.
1t Is understood that DR.. B. l.. Win
ston VIII be put up TO sncceed eX
Speaker CerdweIl, who Is now on the
bench of the Court of Appeals DR..
Winston Is the State President Of the
Farmers Alliance and very popular
muu. There Is DO doubt OF his election.
Hanover will cast Its vote for Hon.
lsanc Diggs for iloater delegate.
Sin Virginia couvlcts made then es-
cape last night, four FROM Hanover,
whcro they were employed at work on
the public roads, and two from the hos
pitaI ut the penitentlary farm IN
Goochlaud. hose who got away
were L. Christmas, Stansberry White,
and Willie jackson, all Of Norfolk
county, and Charles Craig, oif Mont.
gomcry.
lhey cut through the walls by the
kitchen while the guard slept. Henry
Jones and tuddie White cut out OF the
hospital. They were regarded as very
sick men. All of the escaped are col
ored and were serving short terms.
Superintendent Lynn started men out
early this morning on the trail aud he
thinks be VIII have oil the men back
soon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
ann ,kIIir,i.

MEMPHIS, September 6. Caleb Nor.
man was shot and killed yesterday at
Wills, Miss.. by Horse Turner, a Gnar
ant'ne officer. Norman had been run
out Of Arkansas and was shot twice by
officers. He was driven away from
Cow Island on account OF smallpox.
The Mississippi authorities refused to
let him In that State and he could re-
turn neither to Cow Island nor Ar
kansas. lie attempted to run the
gauntlet and was shot and killed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

four proceeding years Worlds wheat
stocks for August increased Gi2, 900
bushels. In August. 1894. they gained
G,2G3, 900 bushels and iu 1892, L.. iSG, 900
bushels. Domestic available wheat
stock are almost ns light as on Septem
Der l, 1892, and much smaller than one
or two years ago.
Actual gains in volume of conceal
trnde this week are recorded at Se2ttlo
and Tacoma, on the Pacific coast, ST.
Louis and Kansas City at the West,
Duluth and st. Paul, Northwest, aud
at Cbattanoogn, Augusta, Atlanta and
Memphis at the South. Competitor
between rival coal companies still pre-
vents advances Of prices OF both btum-
inous mud anthracite aud the outlook
for woolen mill plant is not quite as
bright ms is TINT for cotton mills, which
are sold we'll ahead.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
A RIGHT ROYAL BANQUET.
There We're Many Distinguished Per-
sons Gathered Around the Board.
BY Southern Associated Press. ,sSSsgs,


BY Soutborn Associated Press. ,flS}sgyj
SrErrlN, September G.-This even.
ing banquet was given in tho ball of
the Spomeran Provincial Diet. Tho
Empress entered tho hall in company
with Prince Albrecht, whilo tho EN-
petor escorted Countess Brockdorf.
The Emperor was very animated dur
ing tho banquet. Herr Koeller, presi.
don't of tho Provincial Dict, mado an
address.
lle called for cheers for tho Em .
poror, which wero given heartily. His
Majesty in reply said:
accept your touching vow with
grateful heart. This IL the first tipe
have reviewed. tho Pomerauiau corps
to test thor readiness for war. Many
bonds connect Pomurnua with my
house. Hard and hot iights were
needed until the elector definitely aud
forever united Pomeranin with Bran.
donburg, adding thereto sturdy and
loynl people.
TAKE your word that you will fulfill
to dny's vow and closo up your ranks
around mo. Preserve tho memory Of
Emperor William l unsullied. Con
tiuue to carry out the work he com
menced, and then my hearts wish will
DO rcnliZed."
AT $50 o'clock there was n great
corps tattoo in tho castle yard, similar
to tue Quo given in Berlin Oh Sedan
day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
PREPARING TO STRIKE.
COKE Workers Will Demand Higher
Wages After September 9th.
!'y Southern Apaoriatoi proa,

az pouVuetn hFsOCiRtdi ptD5d.
ScoTnALE, Pa, September G.-With
tho close of tho great strike in tho
ooRc regions last year operators
thought iapor organizations had becn
crushed out of existence and last
spring when the workmen wcro ad =
vauccd the employers thought peace
had been established tor IL year at least
The organizations still exist aud peace
seems to be at nn ond. Labor leaders
have been actively ut work and now
sny they are prepared to demand IL
es'oration OF the 81 per 100 bushel
| rate.
Yesterday secret meeting WAS held
IN ConneIlsvile. All OF the coke work
ers III Connellsvlle region uru repro
sented ln, the 81 delegates. Resolu
tlons were adopted demanding m al
vance TO 81 per 100 bushels
OF ooni mined and IN advance
nf III per cent. on MI other kinds
OF labor, to take effect Monday Sep
tonber 9Th. Sunday next, meetings are
10 bo held throughout the region aud
committees appointed To present do
mands. In event OF u refusal hv the
operators general convention will be
hold to take action on the strike qucs.
ton,