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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
THE DEADLOCK AT BOISe.
Views OF Judge iagan. One Of sweet
Warmest Supporters

Warmest supporters.
Judge Albert Hagan of Occur d'Alene,
one of the warm supporters of Willis
Sweet In the latter's contest for the SEN
atorship from Idaho, is recovering from
a severe Illness that he regrets all the
more because 1t has kept him from the
scene of activity at Boise. Judge Ha-
gan said yesterday that he saw many
indications that the Idaho legislature
would emulate the example set by the
one at Olympia two years ago
But one contingency will prevent a
deadlock until the end, and that is the
with, avail of Judge Shoup," he said.
The Sweet men are as firm as the rock
of ages, and their position is reinforced
by the fact that they stili r,'=fi,-t II
maJority of the republican nt"rtt,-'.-i,'
after the doubtful supporters have final
~ Joined the opposing side"
What would be the result if. as was
once predicted, the populists should di-
vide according to their locality, the
northern members going to Sweet and
those of the south to his opponent"
There are 10 populists from the Pan
handle; so l don't think that is to be
dreaded by us"
Judge Hagan will proceed to the front
as soon as his recovery is complete.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
ALL RUMOR At BOISE
secret Caucus of sw' ct Men Has Caused
NerVnrs F.elinp.

Nervous Feeling.
Boise, Feb. 4.-There was one ballot
for senator today. The result with one
pair and one absentee impaired. was.
Shoup 10, Sweet Is, Ciagett IA The air
has been full of rumors tonight about
the changes Immediately impending.
One is that the populists have deter
mined to vote for Sweet, but this seems
to be entirely without foundation. An
other rumor is that Sweets line is about
to break. This is very persistently cir
culated, but ii can not be traced to any
reliable source. The populists held a
short meeting tonight, but did nothing
The Sweet men have been in caucus
tonight. At a late hour they are still
in session. SO far ii is impossible to
learn what they are doing. The Sweet
paper is to come out again in the morn
ing. The two previous issues have APP
peared in the evening. There is unmis-
takably nervous feeling late tonight
In the senate Senator Boyce's resolu-
ton growing out of the action of Pres
ident Mills in excluding the Sentinel re-
porters from the senate, reciting that
the senate alone has power TO exclude
reporters of newspapers from the floor
of the chamber" came up at the open-
ing OF the session of the senate. Senator
Boyce moved its adoption. The chair
called attention to the fact that the res
olution was in conflict with rule II.
which grants the president authority to
exclude reporters. Inasmuch as the
resolution was not intended as an abro-
cation of the rule, he decided il out of
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
DEADLOGI<s GO ON.
Shoup and sweets strength at Bo' Sc
Does Not Vary Vote.

Boise, Feb. 5.-The countless rumors
that filled the air last evening had the
effect of increasing the attendance at
the joint session. There was no change
in the vote for senator. however. and
many of the spectators left the chamber
with the firm resolve to remain until the
next installment of gossip reached their
ears.
The vote was as follows: Shoup 10,
Sweet 49, Clagett a. Pairs-Brown and
Hunt; absent, Steen.
There is nothing new in the situation
tonight, nor are there any rumors afloat
\ conference or caucus of all the re-
publican members was announced for
tonight for the purpose of organizing
something in the nature of a steering
committee to push important legislation
through. The Sweet men did not APP
pear, and the meeting was a failure 1t
appears that the Sweet men held a con-
ference and agreed that they would not
attend anything in the nature of eau
Gus that is not called by Mr.. Crane
chairman of the 10.
Sweet and Shoup both appeared at
the Grand Army campfire tonight and
both made short addresses.
in THE LEGISLATURE.
In the house Mr.. Nelrs bill fixing the
age of consent was passed by a unani-
nous vote.
The bill by Mr. Wyman providing the
manner of the selection of jurors in pro-
bate and justice courts came on the
third reading. 1t was opposed by several
members because of provision that the
jurors shall be taxpayers. The bill
passed % to IL. The bill as passed re-
luires probate judges and justices to
make out list of names of propertv
taxpayers whenever jury is desired
From this list the attorneys for the on
posite sides for defendant and plaintiff
shall alternately strike a name until
six remain. These the sheriff or consta-
BILE must summon.
Mr. Wyman's bill providing a uni
FORM form of undertakings in civil ac-
tons was taken up and passed without
dissenting vote.
Without debate and by unanimous
consent Mr.. Cowdens bill reducing the
rate of contract interest from IL per
cent month to per cent. was passed
In the senate the controversy growing
porters from the floor of the senate was
renewed. Senator Boyce moved that
rule IL be abrogated, The motion was
lost by vote of 10 to T.
Senator Boyce then sent up a motion
that the reporter of the Sentinel be adj
mitted to the bar of the senate. He
launched into vigorous denunciation
of the presidents action in DENYING the
Sentinel reporter the privilege of oc-
eupying seat on the floor
Senator Cunningham explained that II
was not question of politics. The
Sentinel had made a statement which
all members. irrespective of political
faith. must admit was wholly unwar-
ranted. There was no feeling against
the reporter of the Sentinel, but until
an explanation was made he should vote
against the admission. The vote on the
motion resulted for and against.
The bill to prohibit the entry of de-
hciency judgments was indefinitely
postponed, after an animated debate
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
BROKE Up NEST OF TUIEVES.
Officers at Wardner Have Scattered a
Gang

Wardner Idaho. Feb. 5.-For a year
or more the people of Wardner and vi
entity have been pestered by a gang of
thieves that have been breaking into
dwellings,. cellars. stores, etc. on Fri
day night some one broke into Mr.
Schools cellar and stole all the canned
frult and groceries. On Saturday even
ing Mr.. School swore out a search war
rant on Pascal Milheau. and on search
ing his cabin the canned goods and gro
ceries were found hid under his bed. on
sunday he was arrested and on being
questioned he confessed his guilt and
also gave the names of several others.
Warrants were got out for the remain
der of the gang, and one man by the
name of Lane was arrested and two
made their escape.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1895,
TO CORREsPONDE STS.

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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
PORTLAND TO THE ORIENT.
Great Northern and q. X. n n. 10 Opcr
ate New Line of steamers.

Great Northern and q. X. n n. TO Opcr.
ate a New Line of steamers.
Portland. Or, Feb. At is announced
that arrangements have been practical
ly completed for steamship line be-
tween this city and the Orient. to be OPP
Grated in connection with the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company and
the Great Northern railroad.
PEACE TACTICS PREVAIL.
Chicago. Feb. At is now practically
certain that the Union Pacific will be-
come member of the Western Trunk
Line Committee. The declaration of the
Northern Pacific that it would not allow
the Union Pacific to participate in Puget
sound business until il had withdrawn
its refusal to open up the oregon Short
Line for through business was made
Saturday afternoon before the Union
Pacific announced its willingness to ac-
cede to the wishes of the other lines.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
a. +. U. TRIALS AT SAN FRANCISCO
TWO OF the Indicted Men Established
Proof of Their Innocence

San Francisco, Feb. S.-Indictments
We're issued by the federal jury against
a number of men charged with being
unruly members of the A. r. IT,. two of
whom proved today that they We're not
members of the A. r. T., and had never
been engaged in any branch of rail
reading, establishing also alibis in con-
nection with strike troubles.
DEBS' TRIAL. POSTPONED
Chicago, Feb. S.-The Debs conspira-
cy trial was adjourned today until Mon
day As Juror Coe is i'll with the In
grippe. the attorneys for the prosecu-
ton and defense agreed to proceed with
IL jurors, but Judge Grosscup decided
1t better plan to continue the trial I'M.
til Monday
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
SYARS PAID THE DEATH PENAL
hanged Tor the Murder of Sergeant Eu.
gene Walter, His Cousin.

Birmingham. Ala, Feb S.-Eugene
Byars, the well-know detective, who
murdered his cousin, Sergeant Eugene
Walter of the United States army at
Boring Park, near here. January 6, 1894,
was hanged in the jail yard today in
the presence of a hundred people.
Walter had just served five years In
the army at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska,
ana was en- route home with $1,000 in
pocket when Byars enticed him off and
shot ana robbed him. On the scaffold
byafs protested his innocence. saying
that he left Walter in the city at 6
O'Clock on the evening of the murder
and did not see him again until at the
undertakers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
HE l. A PIONEER OF MONTANA.
A. X. Hamilton Was the First Constable
of Virginia City


A. r. Hamilton or Choreau, late sheriff
of Teton county, who came to Montana
in '63, enjoys the distinction of having
been appointed the first constable of
Virginia City, says a correspondent of
the Anaconda Standard. He can also
lay claim to having been the first justice
of the peace of Choteau county, the pion-
eer notary public of Fort Benton. the
first justice of the peace of Sun River
township, as well as Teton county's first
sheriff. He still preserves the docu-
ments by which he was appointed to
these offices. Two of them bear the sig
nature of General Thomas Francis
Meagher, the famous soldier and states
man who, in the early days, was for a
few years acting governor Of Montana
adding the luster of his fame to the
office. General Meagher appointed Mr..
Hamilton justice of the peace for
Choteau county in May l. 1866 and no.
tary public for Benton. June of the
same year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
FRENCH MINERS MANcLsD.
Terrific Explosion of Fire Damp Caused
Great Fatality.

Paris, Feb. Am explosion of fire
damp is reported from Montceau Les
Mines, department of Saoneet Loire
Thirty persons are believed to be killed
Additional advices from Montceau Les
Mines show that the fire broke out yes
terday in Stougenie pit. While the
miners were fighting this fire the ex-
plosion occurred which wrecked the gall
leries and entombed the miners. Res
cue parties have thus far recovered 81
bodies and removed from the ruins
eight terribly injured miners.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
LOOKS DARK FOR HAY NARD.
strong Chain OF Circumstantial Evidence
Woven Ahout Him.

Minneapolis, Feb. Sin the murder trial
the chain of circumstantial evidence be
ing woVe about Harry Hayward grows
more tight with every hour. Even the
place, hour and day of Haywards pur-
chase of the bottle of whisky. presumably
to furnish BllXt with the nerve to do
his murderous work, was shown. This
afternoon J. w. Featherspoon, the ele-
vatcr man at the Oneida building, cor
roborated BliXts story of how Miss Cling
signed the 5000 note TO Hayward in his
Office and how he and Blixt witnessed the
signature.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
Washington Received $50. 900.

Washington, Feb. S.-A report has been
made to congress by the interior depart
nent on disbursements made from proceeds
of the sale of public lands for the sup
port of colleges and the purchase of agri-
cultural and mechanical articles. Among
Others the following states receive the
sixth installment of $40, 600 each: Idaho.
Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming
and Utah.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15

Martins Ferry, Ohio. Feb. ALEX
ander Humphrey. manager Of the Buck
eye glass works, was starting the works
this morning when three shots were
hred at him by union men, who escaped.
There Is strike at the works. Manager
Humphrey and nine employees were ar
rested on charges preferred by an officer
of the glass workers with unlawfully
assembling with loaded Winchesters
and preventing citizens from speaking
with non-union men who arrived to
work in the mill
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
Refused TO File Evans Oath

Nashville, Feb. 6.-The legislative
joint assembly, met again today After
the returns of counties had been read.
Evans. republican, took the oath of Of
flee, which was administered by mag
istrate In the state library. The secre-
tary refused to file the oath. Evans will
apply for mandamus to compel the
secretary of state to file the oath.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
MINE WORKERS CONVENTION.
Preparations for the Annual Meeting u
Columbus. Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 1.-The execu-
tive board of the United Mine Workers
is actively engaged in making prepare
tions for the reception and entertain
ment of the delegates to the annual
convention of the organization which
will meet in this city one week from to-
day. President Penna, who was elect
ed to fill the unexpired term of Presi-
dent Mcbride upon the latter's election
to the presidency of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, is preparing report
covering the affairs of the organization
during the three months he has handled
the reins.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
High Water Started n Fire

Bangor, Me-, Feb. S.-The highest tide
ever known here flooded warehouses
along the river this morning. Stacking
lime started fire which threatened the
business section of the city, but by hard
work, the flames were extinguished be-
fore much damage was done.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
LEGISLATURE AT BOISE CITY.
Delinquent Tax Sales Postponed Until
July, 1898.

Boise, Feb. THE act postponing the
sale OF property for delinquent taxes
is now law. 1t provides that all tax
sales for delinquent taxes of 1894 are
hereby postponed until the first Monday
in July, 1895, when such sales shall be
commenced and shall continue from day
to day until completed"
Today the senate went into committee
of the whole and took up Neilrs bin to
permit special terms of district court to
be held in other places than the county
seat. Senator Boyce said that was spe-
cially intended to benefit Shoshone
county. The bill, he thought, would re-
suit in a great saving to that county
alone.
Senator Stems was opposed to putting
county seats ION Wheels" as he ex-
pressed it. The bill was favorably re-
commended.
In the house Speaker Cozier intro
duced one of the most patriotic meas
ures of the session. 1t provides that the
stars and stripes must wave over every
school building in the state during
school hours.
The house passed a memorial to con-
gress against the presidents plan to is
sue $500, 000.0 900 of gold bonds.
The house went into committee of
the whole on the calendar. The pass
age of Mr.. Smiths bill, providing for
the issuance of STA 900 of bonds, the pro-
ceeds to be equally divided between the
Albion and Lewiston State Normal
Schools, was recommended for passage
without opposition
Mr.. Wyman's bill to suspend from
office any county officer proceeded
against for corruption, pending final
disposition of his case. aroused opposi-
ton, and was unfavorably acted upon.
Senator Brownies senate bill provid-
ing for conveying patients to the asy-
lum for the insane by employees of that
institution was taken up and recon-
mended for passage, the vote standing
20 to .. Mr.. Neill of Shoshone opposed
1t bitterly, taking occasion to attack the
governor, who had recommended it
lie declared that sheriffs should visit
the asylum SO as to be able to report to
their people upon it's condition. Con-
tinuing, he said that it was for the
purpose of centralizing the power of the
governor and the state officers, that's
what il is. Do the people want any
knowledge of state institutions to be
kept from them? If they do. pass this
bill. DO they want the business of our
county officers conducted by an agent
OF his satanic majesty. his royal high
ness. his excellency. or whatever you
may call him? II they do. pass this
bin"
nc
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
IDAHO MEMBERS MAKE Fun.
Varied Their Voting for Senator in a
Peculiar Manner.

Boise, Feb. 6.-Today's joint ballot
failed to break the senatorial deadlock.
but the vote was more interesting than
any of its predecessors. The populists
contributed some spirit to the proceed
ings. All of them were in a decidedly
convivial frame of mind and they gave
the republican factions severe shocks by
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
STEAMER CYCLONE BLOWN up.
Living Freight Hurled Into Eternity
Without Warning.

Forest city, Ark, Feb. S.-The steam
er cyclone blew up in st. Francis river.
Eight people We're killed
Meagre details are received of the ex-
plosion OF the steamer Cyclone The
boat had reached cutoff four miles
from Madison, when without the least
warning the explosion occurred. wreck
ing the craft and tossing those on board
hlgh INTO the air. None lived to tell the
tale being torn to shreds.
Further details of the disaster are I'M
obtainable tonight
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15

Ed Corrigan, the Chicago horseman.
has announced that he and Joe Ullman.
the owners of the site for new track at
San Francisco, would build n track In
spite Of the opposition of President VIII,
liams of the California Jockey Club.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
TO DIVIDE kooTI MAI COUNTY.
Bill for the County of Bonner Passed In
the Idaho House.

Boise, Idaho, Feb. SIN the house Mr.
Rowton secured unanimous consent to
report back his wagon road bill from
the road committee. The committee
changes the bill by authorizing a bond
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15

speaking the first name of either Sweet
or Shoup and then. after a painful
pause, calling out in loud voice. "Clag-
EFT"
But it was Bennett of Owyhee who
created a genuine connection. Bennett
has voted for Sweet from the first
When it came his turn to vote. he arose
in his place and solemnly asked the pre-
siding officer if he would be permitted
10 explain his vote Being answered
aifirmatively. he proceeded in eloquent
terms to eulogize the man for whom he
intended to vote. Praise was heaped
upon praise. The Shoup men believed
that Bennett was about to vote with
them and nodded their approval at the
end Of each well-rounded sentence. on
the other hand, the Sweet men, thinking
the speaker surely intended to leave
their favorite, experienced a most pc
culiar sensation. Bennett brought his
speech to an abrupt termination by an
transformations remark that he intended
to vote for Willis A. Sweet. This caused
an immediate change and the smile
rested with the Sweet side.
The vote was as follows: Shoup 10,
Sweet IL. Clagett Is. Paired-Brown
&C. M and Hunt
Tonight brings no change in the stu
alton and there is no prospect of the bal
loting showing different result soon.
IN THE HOUSE.
The action of President Mills in ex-
GLIDING the reporter OF the Sentinel
from the floor Of the senate on account
OF the charge made in the paper that
the republican members secured their
election through bribery constituted
the subject of the opening of the house
session. The matter was brought up by
a resolution by Mr.. Hughes (populist
of Shoshone) that the house request the
president to restore the reporter TO the
privilege of the floor. The motion was
tabled by vote Of "a to 10
On motion of MIR. Mccarthy, the Chal-
lis school Of mines bill was taken from
the hands of the educational committee
and referred to the committee on mines
and mining. 1t was claimed that the
bill was delayed by the educational
committee because two Latah members
interested in the university were on
that committee.
The house in committee of the whole
took up Mr. Rowton's bill appropriat-
ing $500 for the completion of the Sal
mon river division of the state wagon
road, and $4,000 for the completion of
the Elk City branch. Mr.. Thompson of
Nez Perez took the floor in support of
the measure. He referred to the fact
that a great deal of money would be ex-
pended in building a system of state
wagon roads. and said in order to COM
plete the chain it was necessary to make
the connecting links. The completion
of the roads would open up a magnifi-
cent section of fertile lands, splendid
timber, promising mines, and do more
to settle the interior of the state than
anything that had ever been proposed
Mr. Crane favored the bill, but sug-
gested that the measure should provide
for the issuance of bonds instead of a
direct appropriation.
Mr.. Henry took the same view and
said although he would vote for the
bill in its present form, if necessary
he thought the measure should be re-
committed for the purpose of making
the change proposed. Without OPPOSE
ton the committee ordered the bill re-
committed.
IN THE SENATE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
0UI T SUNDAY AT BOISE.

Parties Resting ON Their Oars for tie
Struggle This Week.
Boise, Feb 3.-There have been mn
developments in the senatorial matter
today All parties are resting on their
oars. with nothing to indicate What may
be in store for the week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-02-15
IN THE SENATE.

The senate session was brief and I'M
interesting. Senator Steen. who has
been absent for several days. was pres
ent at the morning session. The death
OF the senator's brother in Oregon was
lmpressively referred to by the chap
lain.
Mr.. Randolph's house bill to postpone
delipquent tax sales until the first Mon
day In July was passed.
Senator Boyce's bill extending the
time for redemption of property sold
under execution to one year was passed.