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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
RIVER STEAMER LADY LEE WRECKED
Seven Passengers Drowned, and the
Cargo IA Total Loss.

Memphis, July 6-The steamer Lady
Lee of the Lee line struck an obstruction
at Island Point last night and sank in
fourteen feet of water. The passengers
and crew were saved. Her cargo is total
loss.
1t now appears that seven lives were
lost by the sinking of the Memphis &
Ashport packet Lady Lee last night at
the head of Island Forty. eighteen miles
above this city.
The missing are: Harry Robinson, the
boats baker; Peter Watson, barber, both
or Memphis; a negro roustabout named
Ady, and three colored deck passengers.
Mary Winder and Mamie Stewart of
Deans Island; a preacher, name un-
known, of Osceola. Ark, and William
Whitehouse.
The boat had made landing and was
backing out when she struck a hidden OBJ
struction and sank almost Immediately in
fourteen feet of water. She careened to
starboard and number of persons Jump
ed overheard, all of whom were rescued
except the seven mentioned. News comes
this morning of the boat breaking in two
and she will be at total loss. She was
worth about $4,000.
The missing barber was an old-time
character on the river, having served on
steamboats, forty years. He was known
as Uncle Peter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
ELECTRICIAN E. N. TALBOT KILLED
fragment From an Iron Pulley Struck
Him in the Head

Anaconda, July 6.-Electrician E. N
Talbot OF the Anaconda Electric Light
and Power Company was instantly killed
about o'clock this morning at the mower
house two miles from this city. A pulley
on line shaft burst and a fragment flew
win fearful force, striking Talbot on the
mead fracturing his skull. He had been
at the opening lever but left 1t for a mo-
ment and while he was away the machin-
cry got away and was whlrling at a ter
rihc rate when he entered the door. Tai
Dot ran to the lever, but as he reached 1t
the pulley burst, the iron struck him. and
he fell dead. w. b. Holmes. the only
witness to the tragedy, rushed to his side.
but he did not speak
talbot leaves wife and two children.
They formerly lived in Salt Lake CRY
and have many friends. Two brothers of
the deceased live in Butte. He was a
member of the A. o. U. w. The remains
VIII be shipped to Pomona, Cal, for inter-
ment. The coroners jury exonorated the
company from all blame.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
W. .. Ff1IILIPS,
United States Local Inspectors
SPAIN NOT UNFRleNoLY TO SILVER
VIII Most Probably Take Part in an
International Conference

INTERNATIONAL conference.
Washington, July 5.-Senor Delome. the
Spanish minister. says Spain Will take
part In the next International monetary
conference, as she is greatly Interested
IN the solution of the bimetallic question
spain uses both gold and silver the latter
oeing coined at a fixed ratio with gold
ana there Is also an issue of paper cur
rency. Only two of the Spanish colonies
Porto Rico and the PHILIPPINE Islands, use
SILVER almost exclusively. For these rea-
sons SPANS policy is definitely favorable
towards the use of both metals, and her
interests, particularly in the colonies. are
toward an enlarged use of silver
The belief Is expressed by many of the
best posted representatives of foreign
countries that an international money
conference agreement should embody GER
tam essential figures. To assure its DOW
ef IL must secure the adherence of the
United states, and at least one of the
three great money centers of Europe
Great Britain, France or Germany-and
the adherence of as many lesser countries
as possible. 1t should also include that
feature of latin union whereby the amount
OF silver to be coined by each member of
the union is definitely fixed in advance
IN accordance with its needs The opinion
Is expressed that these features would
tend TO make an international agreement
very enective and dominant on the mon
etary conditions of the world.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12

AT Louisville, Ala, lightning kiI,ed
postmaster Edward Bryan and wife and
baby. One boy survives.
At New Ulm, Mimi, Policeman Alhert
Winklenann was hot and killed wbiIe
walking on his beat by an unknown as
sassn.
bartlett Kouhn & Co.'S grain elevator
AT Terre Haute. Ind, burned down. The
loss Is heavy. 1t was the largest elevator
In Indiana '"'o'
Judge Shoulter has entered forma, mr.
ger approving the decree of sale OF IL
piahts OF the whisky trust, as petitioned
py the reorganization committee.
A special agent has been sent by the
seheral land Office to investigate the AL
legged Enclosures OF public lands IN IT,
vicinity of Portland, Or.
In the Italian deputies Signor CALI nm
oer secretary OF state, called Sisnor
Marescalchia "a liar. As a result thara will,
be sabre duel this morning.
Albert s. Moore of the Priest River
SILK Company. pleaded guilty to eight in
uictfnents for forgery In New York He
was remanded until Tuesday, when he will
be sentenced e VIVA
George Lawson. proprietor of the White
Ribbon hotel. Springfield, ILL.,. while drunk
went to the kitchen where his wife was
preparing meal. kissed her. then shot
her through the body and shot himself.
BERTHE Banks. Denvers crack 17-year-
old bicyclist, has probably ridden his las,
race. He broke his ankle and sustained
other severe injuries by a fall in a race
at Pueblo on the Fourth
kristian Kortgard. who wreckea tho
State bank Of Minneapolis must serve a
reformatory term in the state prison
The supreme court has affirmed the sen-
tence OF the lower court Kortgard was
once city treasurer of Minneapolis.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
HOLIDAY MlSHAPS AT WAllA WAllA
charies burrows Run Over by a Hack
Chinaman Badly Burned

Waila Walla, July Sat the peniten-
uary yesterday the convicts' celebration
was complete success. being ATTENDED
by at least 800 visitors, and the program
was carried out as published.
"A serious accident occurred last even
ing during the Fourth of July festivities
Charles Burrows. bookkeeper for the cleo
trlc nght company. was thrown from his
olcycie and fell under a hack, which
passed over his body. His Injuries ara no,
necessarily fatal.
). y. schneider and J. w. Miller. while
attempting to set off a sky rocket, were
badly burned on the hands. A Chinaman
was inspecting a large firecracker he
mad attempted to light when it went off
tearing out one eye and badly burning his
race, iua Dorricott had her hair cut from
her head by some unknown person Tha
police are working on the case.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS THERE
Multitude of Delegates to the National
Educational Association.

Denver, July IA conservative esti-
mate places the number of delegates To
the national educational convention who
have arrived up to this evening at be-
tween 1000 and 5000, and Secretary Shep-
ard of the association has informatio
which makes 1t certain that Il. 900 teach
ers will be in attendance at the general
convention. Today has been devoted to
short railroad trips to the mountains and
neighboring resorts. fully 5000 spending
the day in Manitou and on Pixies Peak.
while 1000 went on the famous loop
trip.
The election of officers is the subject of
consideration among the more active
members. 1t is generally conceded that
a western man will be chosen president
and an eastern city selected as the place
FOR the next convention. The favorltes
FOR the presidency appear to be N. c.
Dougherty of Peoria. ILL.,, Henry Sabin of
Des Moines. and w. II. Bartholomew of
Louisville. in the order named.
movement is being pushed by the
Colorado Scientific Society, aided by Pro-
lessor Leconte of California university
ana other prominent scientists, to have a
scientific department added to the asso-
cation work. meeting is to be held
10 consider the matter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
REID WANTS ONLY A FAIR TRIAL
rory Denies That He Is or Ever Has
Been a Dynamiter

Been a Dynamiter.
Pullman. July 7.-Charles Reid, a BROTH
er OF Toby Reid. who was arrested a few
days ago at Snake river and taken to the
Colfax jail on a charge of sending the
internal machine to Miss Gertie Spicer.
was In town yesterday. and was interview
ed by your correspondent. He stated that
his brother Toby was not a married man.
and never had been. and desired to have
the correction made. He also stated that
the firm of Chadwick, Fullerton g. Wyman
OF Colfax had undertaken his brothers
defense. and that the intention was to
put up a strong legal fight to save him
from conviction. and further stated that
MS brother Toby had resided with him
at his home. close to the Spicer place al
most all the time for the past six years
and that he had no reason to believe him
guilty, and If he did he would not fight
his case. IF they can convict Toby" he
said, after a fair trial, we will be salts
ned. We ask nothing but fair play in the
matter. and no favor whatsoever" Mr..
Reid also paid his respects to some secret
organization, which he failed to name
which was popular here and also at Spo.
Kane saying he would take good care
that none OF its members were allowed to
serve upon the jury If he could prevent IL.
and that he would use every means to ac-
complish that end. The presumption was
that he alluded to the Silver Federation.
as he afterwards declared his brother to
be black and died in the wool republican.
People around here generally do not know
what to think of the case, and most Of
them are awaiting the trial in order to
find out what there may be to substanti
ate the charges of constructing and send
ing the Internal machine.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
STATE GRAIN COMMISSION NAMED
Inspector Lawrence. X. McCroskey
and w. II. Reed COmpOse 1t

Tacoma. July Ex-Governor McGraw
while here today appointed Perry w.
Lawrence of Garfield state grain in
spector and w. II. Reed of Tacoma and
ex-senator r. c. McCroskey of Whitman
county members of the state grain com
mission, of which the inspector is chair
man. This was one of the most important
commissions created by the last legisla-
ture. The bill was passed to protect east
ern Washington farmers and grain ship.
pers In securing the proper grading Of
wheat complaints having been made that
grades established last year by exporters
were too severe. McCroskey Is a demo-
crat, a grain raiser. and n prominent MEM
Der OF The Farmers Grange. Reed Is a
grain dealer and has twice been employed
by the farmers of Walla Walla county to
secure grain rate reductions before the
interstate commerce commission. The
inspectors headquarters will be at Taco
ma and he can appoint deputies where
needed. His salary is 81 800. The APP
pontments give satisfaction among the
local grain men and II is believed that the
farmers will be pleased with them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
HAVOC OF STORMS
Reports of Destruction and Death
Cover an Immense Area.
OVER FIFTY LIVES WERE LOST
Damage TO Property VIII Reach Int
the MilIions-A Terrible Blow
TO Farmers.

Kansas City, July S.--The reports of
the storms during the past three days
show the entire eastern watershed of
the Rocky mountains to Nebraska and
Iowa lines and to Texas were swept
Friday night by severe blow. Fields
of grain that promised the most bounti-
full yield of many years were swept bare
of vegetation. Seas of rain were abet-
ted in the work of destruction by lorna
does. 1t is too early vet to sum up the
loss. but the total is appalling, and
those to whom the angry elements have
spared life have little left to sustain
1t. Stories of the storm are so similar,
the statistical summary is all there Is
left to tell.
The storm focus embraced an area
of 200 square miles. with the southwest
ern corner of Missouri as a center. The
greatest loss of life is reported from
Winoda. Mo. where II corpses have
been found, with as many more miss
ing. At Baxter Springs, in southwest
ern Kansas. five We're killed and II Sc
riously injured by the cyclone that ac-
companied the storm.
one person was drowned a Columbus
rem. Ark, a mother and babe We're
drowned. A family of five was en-
camped on the banks of Fish creek, in
Indian territory. and nothing of them
or their belongings was found except a
part of a wagon on a pile of driftwood.
AT Thomasville. Mo. where the rain
fall was four inches In one hour. five
persons were lost.
Unconfirmed reports are received of
loss of life as follows: Three at Fayette-
vile. Ark; one at Ricards. Kan; six
of hunting party in Indian territory.
This gives the known and probable loss
of AZ lives. This total will be increased
when the recedng waters will permit
thorough search.
The loss of property can be placed in
the millions Dwellings. fences and
farm buildings We're carried off high
way and railroad bridges swept away.
Thirty of the so buildings in Winona
Succumbed Five residences, churches
and warehouses went down at Baxter
Springs, Kan. About jefferson City,
Mo-. many square miles of growing
grain We're destroyed. The traffic on
the Fort Scott & Memphis railroad is
temporarily suspended. Reports of dam
age to property other than above noted
come from five points in Kansas nine
in Missouri, six in Arkansas and two in
Indian territory. The storm spent it.
self in Illinois, but having lost its force
proved blessing to the crops.
The above summaries are only frac-
ton of the loss of property. The great
est burden falls upon the farmers, as
the season is too far spent to plant new
crops. The country's granary has been
cleaned out. The details of individual
suffering and experiences would fill vol
umes and repeat the horrors of the
Johnstown disaster
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
DEATH OF JUDGE NJ. KIRKPATRICK
Appendicitis Proved Fatal TO a promi-
nent Butte LAWYER

Salt Lake. July 6.-Judge NJ Kirkpat-
rick, prominent lawyer of Butte, Mon
tana, and formerly of this city, died of
what was supposed to be appendicitis at
1880 o'clock this morning. Mr.. Kirkpat-
rick came here on Thursday. intending to
look after some business and return home
on Friday. At 2:30 yesterday he was seized
with severe pains while at the Knutsford
hotel, and physicians were called in and
gave him temporary relief. At O'Clock
this morning he had another severe at
tack. and was removed to st. Mary's
hospital. The physicians decided upon
an operation. but before action was ta-
ken 1t was decided that the patient was
too weak to undergo such an operation.
and he gradually sank and died at lO:3O
post mortem examination showed a
perforation of the veriform appendix at
the junction of the caecum. by a concre-
ton which had probably existed for sew
eral months.
Mr.. Kirkpatrick first came to Salt Lake
in the 70's. and was one of the firm OF
Hemstead & Kirkpatrick. Then he moved
for a few years to Nevada, and returned
to this city, where the legal firm of Ben
nett, Hardness & kirkpatrick took place
In the front rank.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
GENERAL NEWS OF THE STORM.
missouri, Oklahoma. kansas and Texas
Felt the Gale

-"issouii, okIanOma, Kansas and Texas
Felt the Gale.
F'redonia. Kan, July S-A binding rain
storm, accompanied by high wind, pass
ed over this city, extending three miles
north. yesterday at o'clock In 40 min
utes FULLY four inches of water fell, wash
ing away sidewalks.
AT La Fontaine. Kan, the residence of
X. Giles was blown off the foundations.
Al New Albany the roof the brick
schooi house was blown away, damaging
the building to the maount of $4,000. The
Christian church in course of construction
was ievelled to the ground. The family
OF John Cox-husband, wife and seven
Conference.-The crossing a small stream
We're thrown into the water, but FORUM
ateiy managed to reach a landing
Chetopa, Kan, July S.-Last evening a
tornado swept over this region. doing con-
siderable damage to growing crops and
to buildings
independence, Kan, July S-A severe
ram and wind storm visited this section
last night. Streams are rising ranidlv
The wind blew down many trees and build
ings and took the roof off the new mill.
Az Neodosha several buildings were also
blown down.
Topeka. Kan. July S.-The Rock Island
Railroad Company reports a heavy wind
storm at Canton, Mcpherson county, yes
terday afternoon. Dozens of houses were
blown down. No fatalities.
DAMAGE AT GUTHRIE.
Guthrie. o. T., July S-A terrific hal,
and wind storm prevailed here last night
Hail fell as large as hens eggs. doing
immense damage to crops and breaking
hundreds of windows. In one township
there was water spout and bridges
were washed away
ABOUT CHICKASAw.
Fort worth Tex, July S.-A report was
received here today giving meagre details
Of cyclone at Chickasaw, l. T., last night
about o'clock. Several buildings were
blown down, among which were the Rock
Island freight depot and a big grist mill
near by. The storm passed Hennessy. do
ing much damage.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
HACKED BODY OF sELJAN FOUND
Floating in an Eddy of the River Below
Omaha

Omaha. July 5.-The trunk murder mvs.
terry which had disturbed all Omaha since
Tuesday was cleared up tonight when the
frightfully mutilated body of the victim.
John e. Seljan, was found in the river
ana the prisoners first arrested-Mateo
kikane and wife. Anton Bukovitz. John
Urban and John Drublitz-were formally
charged with the murder. The prisoners
still refuse to talk, but the police exnect
confession before morning The police
struck a trail of blood. sufficient to be
easily detected and followed it below the
city, where the body had been cast into
the river. 1t was found in an eddy a short
distance below the scene. The throat was
cut from ear to ear. the head mashed as
with an axe and other parts of the body
frightfully lacerated 1t is now believed
that man was surrounded by the murder
ers, and resisting, was slowly hacked to
pieces. "
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
HENRY MINER SUES AueusTIN DAILY
Claims That the Theatrical Manager Has
Committed Gross Frauds.

New York, July 5.-Harry C. Miner has
brought suit in the superior court against
Augustine DAILY to recover 5000 damages
Tor alleged false and fraudulent represent
tations.
MINER alleges that he entered into an
agreement with DAILY on February. e 1880
by which the latter sold him the exclu.
slve right to produce the play of Roger
La Homie" in the United States and Can
ada for one year, paying him $1,000
Miner also alleges that instead of "Roe-
er La Homie" being an original produc-
.ioh IL was dramatization of published
book, and DAILY did not possess the exclu-
sive right to the production.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
ADDRESSED BY CONGRESSMAN BRYAN
Lexington, ny, Audience Listened Z,
Bime, allie Arguments

Lexington, July 5.-Congressman BRYAN
commanded the closest attention of n
large audience here tonight In arguing for
oimetailism. He said the monometallists
ulscussea the difficulty in maintaining the
bimetallists are more anxious to n,.tn
tain the parity between the dollar and
all other property. He quoted from Sher-
man. Blaine and Carlisle, showing that
the destruction of silver as money and
the adoption of universal gold standard
would increase the purchasing power of
the dollar and bring great embarrassment
TO society In general. while it would great
ly benefit the capitalists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
WALLER is ILL AND NEGLECTED
Ex.Consul Imprisoned in France Needs
the Afficcs OF Tho 9

NGeds
the Offices of This Government,
Washington, July 5.-Ex-Consul Waller
who Is In prison near Marseilles. France
Is i'll and without medical supplies. and
the state department of this government
mas been asked to interfere in his behalf
10 the extent OF either providing him with
necessary supplies or asking the rovern-
ment OF France to do so. The news of
walters illness was brought here by a
letter from Mr.. Stemphenson to PAM
Bray who was deported from Madagas-
car at the same time that Waller was
sent out under arrest by the French gov
eminent. Mr.. Bray took the letter to Act
ing Secretary of State Uhl. who teIe-
graphed Mr.. Eustis. instructing him to
give immediate attention to Mr. waIIer.s
representations. and to make a careful
inquiry as to the facts of the case.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
PRISONERS WALKED OUT DOORS
Missouri sheriff Left His JaiI Omen
and Unmatched

Carrolton, Mo, July 5.-Last night
While Sheriff Stanley had the TAYLOR
brothers in front of the Jail viewing
the fireworks, the six prisoners who
were confined in the upper tier of cells
in the Jail broke through the floor and
cropped down to the lower floor, and
as the sheriff had left the doors opan
they walked out OF Jail. Three of them
escaped.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
Indian Territory Attorney Aunapolis
Graduates Assigned Positions.


Graduates Assigned Positions.
Washington, July 5.-The president has
appointed William j. Horton attorney
for the central district of Indian terri
tory.
The following graduates of the naval
academy have been appointed ensigns: e.
L. Bassett, Frank H. Clark, Jr., Edward
II; campbell, Walter s. Cressley. Frank L.
Chadwick. Richard S. Douglass, John l..
Doddridge. Christopher C. Fewell, VIII
liam j. Gise. Orion p. Jackson, Charles
J. Lang, Alfred A. McKethan, Walter S.
Montgomery, Percy N. Olmstead, Wilfred
V. Powellson, Alfred A. Pratt, Henry A.
Pearson, John L. Sticht. Frank Upham.
Thomas s. Wilson. Henry p. Ward; as
sistant engineers, with the rank ensign,
John X. Rady, Allen M. Cook, A. NJ. Proc
tor. Henry B. Price. Maurice B. Peugnet.
Emmett r. Hollock, Frank D. Read and
Martin e. French, second lieutenant of
the marine corps. Louis ]. Magill; first
assistant engineer of the revenue cutter
service. Fred FalkensteIn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12
SEVERE ENGAGEMENTS m CUBA
volunteers and Insurgents Had San.
culinary Battles

Havana. July 5.-Two severe engage
ments were fought yesterday at Palmas
Alas' santiago de Cuba. Captain Bore
a ,no AT .he mead OF the volunteers. engaged
400 insurgent cavalry under command NJ
Amador Guerra. The volunteers lost II
killed and 10 wounded. Among the killed
on the insurgent side was Amador Guer-
ra' the noted leader, and Lieutenants
raphael, Borrero and Ferrero. In addi-
.ion' oo insurgents. rank and file. were
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-07-12

Ashland. Wis. July 5.-Upper deck men
on the Wisconsin Central ore docks
struck this morning. They have been re-
ceiving H.35 per day and l4Is cents per
hour for overtime. They demand 81 so
per day and 20 cents an hour for overtime
Five boats are at the docks waiting for
cargoes.