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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
SENDING OUT GOLD
Comptroller EckeIs Sees the Ne
cessity Of Home Products.
A NEW GOVERNMENT LOAN
The Financiers Who DO Not Consider II
Advisable in the Present State
of Affairs.

London. Sept. 16.-Hon. James e.
Eckels. comptroller of the United States
treasury, made the following state
ment today on the request of a repre-
sentative Of the Associated Press:
Being thus far away from New
York and not knowing the exact condi-
tons prevailing there, which are pro-
ducing shipments of gold abroad, /
feel I can say nothing upon that sub
ject which will be Of special benefit to
the public. Generally speaking these
gold shipments came about from the
fact that the American people are buy
Ing great deal abroad and not selling
sufficient Of their own products to
equalfze things, thus necessitating the
settlement of the balance due in gold.
We maintain financial system which
makes the United States treasury a
general market of supply for all re-
quiring gold; consequently more or
less embarrassment comes to the ad-
ministration Of the treasury depart
ment. When these balances require to
be settled, however, the treasury has
always managed to maintain unques-
toned payment in gold of its obliga-
tons, and always will do so. The sys-
tenn under which it is forced to operate
makes 1t sometimes expensive to do
so, but as long as representatives in
congress refuse to change that sys-
tenn, and as long as voters tolerate
them. the people have no right to COM
plain of the expense"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
A SKELETON ON SHEEP CREEK

oN@@S'ON YIN oHeSP CREEK
badly DecOmposei Flesh SIN CIiupina
to the Bones.
kalispell, Mont, Sept. 16.--A ghastlv
find was made on Spring creek Just
out OF the town yesterday. The skel-
eton of man to which still chung bits
of badly decomposed flesh, was discoy-
cred in a thicket.
Coroner Mettler has been WORKING
all day for some tangible clue to what
is now almost mystery. 1t is sun
posed to be the remains of Q. IL. How
ara, who formerly worked at White
sides brick yard. Three weeks ago
saturday night, Howard. as was his
usual custom, went down to the creek
to take bath and has not been seen
since and 1t was while searching for
him that the find OF yesterday was
made. He was clad in pair of over
ais. shirt and vest. 1t is only by these
clothes that the remains can be identi-
fled. Some of his fellow Iaborers say
that they are satisfied that 1t is How
ard. There Is not a sign of violence
nor the mark of knife or bullet on his
clothing or bones.
An analysis for poison is impossible
as the flesh and internal organs have
rotted away. Nothing can be found to
indicate self poisoning, yet Howard
had made remarks to the effect that
death was preferable to life. This
Is the only clue. The position in which
he was found, lying face down, would
suggest heart failure. The inquest will
be held tomorrow, when some light
may be thrown upon the mysterious
case.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
THEY KNEW THEIR SAD FATE
Doomed Eldora Miners Write Letters TO
Friends and Relatives.

Doomed Eldora Miners Write Letters TO
Friends and Relatives.
New York. Sept. ia special to the
Herald from Vancouver. B. c.. says:
Advices received by the Australian
steamer Miowera says that the bodies
of victims of the Eldora mine disas-
ter have been recovered after two
weeks burial. The men were working
in M. G. Ayers mine when the banking
made to keep off the river gave way,
niifng the outlet of the mine with slum
They were imprisoned and almost
within hearing of the rescuers. 1t took
exactly IA days to reach the dying men
and in that time all were beyond the
need of assistance.
Evidences of terrible suffering of the
poor fellows at the last moments were
most heartrending. Believing that they
would be eventually reached by rescu-
ers, but knowing, too, that it would be
too late, the men evidently held an an
temortem council for most of them
wrote letters to friends and relatives
from their grave and there were evil
dences of solemn intercourse before
death ended their terrible sufferings.
All but one of the men were found
in naturally formed chamber. dying
side by side quietly as If sleeping. They
wore peaceful expressions and must
before death have been lulled to sleep
by the generated gas.
BY the letters left they had, however.
been in conversation together for "a
hours after their fearful imprison-
ment. The messages were written in
the dark and 1t took six hours to deci-
pher them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
A STEAMER ON FIRE
Six Passengers and the Steward
ess Burned to Death.
AN ATTEMP AT RESCUE MADE
Two Gunboats ON the Way to Remind
Chinese That They Have n Duty
TO Perform.

Loncon. Sept. 16.-Fire broke out on
the steamer Iona from Edinburgh to
London.
The flames spread with SO much
lapioity perore aid reached the vessel
'hat SIX passengers and the steward
ess on the Iona were burned to death.
Inc nre was put out after four hours
OF struggle
The fire broke out when the Iona was
OH ciackton, in the fore part of the
vessei. The passengers were aroused,
ana II was supposed all escaped from
the burning cabin. While the crew
were nghting the flames. soldiers on
board assisted in lowering boats and
supplying passengers with life belts.
mere was no wind and the sea per-
fectlS smooth. There was, however.
some excitement and confusion among
passengers when 1t was discovered
some women and children were miss
ing.
The stewardess re-entered the burn
ing CABIN TO try to rescue them and she
also perished. Darkness and smoke is
SUING from the burning cabin combined
10 make 1t terrible scene. 1t was not
uhtii three compartments were burned
that II became possible to enter the
CABIN where were discovered the char
RED remains OF six women and one
child. Then the engines were started
up again and the vessel proceeded on
It's way to London. There are various
rumors as to the origin OF the fire.
some passengers alleged the male pas
sengers acted in cowardly manner.
seeking first their own safety instead
OF assisting the women and children
into the boats.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
Big FIGURES OF ODD FELLOWSHIP
Nearly $4,000. 900 in Relief paid out
Since 1880.

Since 1880.
Atlantic City. N. j.. Sept. 16.--The
Sovereign Grand Lodge. Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, assembled at 10
o'clock this morning. DIR. w. H. lizard
OF Camden acted as master of cereroo-
MES. Mayor Franklin b. Story deliv-
cred the address of welcome on behalf
OF the city and John II. Griffith on he
half OF the I. o. 0. Il. of the state.
Grand Sire c. w. Stebbins replied to
the address of welcome. The grand
sire then delivered his annual report
At the conclusion Of the reading of the
report the lodge went into secret ses-
sion.
The grand secretary's report gives
some interesting statistics of the or
der from its Inauguration in North
America in 1880 up to December Al
1884, including Germany. Denmark
Switzerland and Australia.
The limitations in subordinate lodges
We're 2.O21 ,S4S; members relieved. .9Oa
662; widows and families relieved. 2ls-
IT'S; members deceased In that time
1884; total relief paid, SCI. 1925. 670 AZ.
total receipts, $176. 49,, POP.
The report of Isaac A, Shenpard
grand treasurer, shows receipts OF 500
60l.S5; paid out from certificates Nos
1902 to 266S, $62. 003; balance In the treas
ury, $2S.601.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
TIE ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE
A Meeting mt Cincinnati OF Much Inter.
est to Veterans

Cincinnati Sept. 16.-The 9th an
nual session of the Society of the Army
OF Tennessee began here at 10 a. m.
with an unusually large attendance.
Over 100 officers of high rank were reg
istered The morning session was de-
voted to reports and routine business
In the afternoon distinguished visitors
and their ladies attended the reception
at Fort Thomas in Kentucky, rendered
by Commander Cochrane and other ar
my officers.
Governor Mckinley delivered an elo-
quent welcome tonight for the state of
ohio. General Hickenloper in introduc-
Ing him mentioned him as the probable
next president.
Colonel Frederick D. Grant delivered
the Grafton at the evening session. The
address was unusually interesting. 1t
outlined General Grants plan of cam
paign for closing the war and describ-
ed the order in which General Grant
would have narrated the story in the
second volume of his memoirs, had his
life been spared
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
vandcrbilts Entertain Him

Newport. r. l., Sept. 14.-Lord Dun
raven. accompanied by his daughter
and II. Maitland Kersey, arrived here
tonight on Mr.. Vanderbilt's steam
yacht Conqueror, which met the party
at New London. Lord Dunraven was
approached by reporter, who In
quired as to the contents of his last
letter to the cup committee, but the
Englishman refused to furnish any In
formation. Dunraven's party will be
the guests Of the Vanderbilts for sever
al days.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
is CONVICTED OF MANslAueH1eR
The Close of "A Singular Trial for Muir.
der at Boise

Boise, Sept. 16.-At Albion Saturday
in the case against Emil Berg for the
murder of Frank Hining, Berg was
convicted Of manslaughter, the jury
returning its verdict at o'clock in
the morning.
This was somewhat singular case,
1t being shown that the deceased fired
the first shot, being then killed by the
man whom he assaulted. The trouble
was over water. On May Z, last, the
men met at the ditch. Words passed
and Hining drew a revolver and fired.
Berg then shot him with Winchester
After he had fallen Berg shot at him
again.
When others came up Hining admit
ted he fired first. but the jury felt that
Berg in firing second time had used
unnecessary force.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
THE ROCHESTER, BANKS REMIT GOLD
The Treasury Receives $3.50. 900 in Place
of Legal Tender.

Rochester, N. Y. Sept. 16.-The as
ISOLATED banks of Rochester this after
noon shipped to the assistant treasurer
of the sub-treasury at New York $780,
900 in gold. and will accept in return
legal tender. This action on the part
of the banks was taken in the hope
that the banks in other parts of the
country may do likewise, and from
their stock of idle gold turn over to
the national treasury such amount as
will go to offset the present shipments
abroad.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
INJURIES DUE TO THE DOCK COMPANY
Cruiser Columbia Damaged by No Fault
of Her Cantain

Cruiser Columbia Damaged by No FauIt
of Her Captain.
Southampton, Sept. II. - Captain
Shepard. of the flagship San Francisco,
in an interview today said the injuries
received by the American cruiser Co.
lumbia In the docks Of the London &
Southwestern Company, where she was
placed July s, were due to the culpabIe
neglect of the company. and Captain
Sumner is In no way to blame therefor.
The error Of Captain Sumner, Captain
Shepard says, was in paying the dock
company after the injury to the cruiser
had been done.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
THE BIG WINDOW GLASS COMBINE
Two Sales Agents viii Take Charge of
the Product OF 70 Firms,

Chicago, Sept Arrangements for
a combine OF all window glass manu-
facturers in the western district were
perfected today and the price of win
dow glass was boosted S1a or per cent
Hereafter the entire production of 70
window glass firms in the vicinity will
pass through the hands of but two
sales agents, one at Pittsburg and an
other at Muncie, Ind. The advance In
the price, the manufacturers claim,
is nothing more than the advance re-
Gently made in the wages of skilled la
Dor employed in the glass plant.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
Prison Congress at Denver.

Denver, Sept. 16.-The Denver prison
congress opened today with the annual
address of Captain Joseph Nicholson Of
Detroit, president of the National Pris-
on Association. His address was a
model of brevity. merely urging upon
the delegates pertinence and terseness
in their discussions. There were so
delegates present, IL of whom were wo-
men. Henry Wolfer, warden of the
Saltwater, Mimi, penitentiary, read a
highly instructive paper on the parole
system in penitentiaries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
A DEMOCRATIC LITERARY BUREAU
The Voters of Illinois Warned Against
Free Coinage.

Chicago, Sept. 16.-The legislative
committee Of the state democratic liter
airy bureau, of which Ben 7. Gable is
chairman, has issued an appeal to the
Democrat voters of Illinois in which
they say: Notwithstanding the action
of May convention there are many dem
ocrats in the state we believe who re-
fuse to accept it's declarations as the
true sentiment Of the democrats of Il
linois."
1t is contended that authoritative dec
larations of the belief of the party in
the currency of any national question
can come alone from its representatives
in national convention.
The committee says: I'VE each and
all Of us favor the use of silver as
money, but we are convinced that the
free and unlimited coinage of silver at
the ratio of is to by this country alone
would result in disaster in the business
and commercial interests of the nation,
an opinion in which we are sustained
by the most eminent authorities on
finances in all parties and in all coun-
tries"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
FURNISHED The cITv's FURNITURE
fhe County Attorney Causes the Arrest
of an Agent In salt Lake

fH1 CouHty AEtOTuey GHuSes TIC Attest
of an Agent In salt Lake
Salt Lake, Sept. 16.-Martin Hayken
was arrested here this morning. His
arrest was caused by County Attorney
Whitemore and selectmen whe are
backing him in the proceedings against
the old court In the matter of furn-
iture contract, for furnishing the city
and county building.
Mr.. Hayken is the agent of Andrews
& Company Of Chicago, from whom the
furniture was purchased. Mr.. Hayken
was taken before United States Com
missioner Pratt and released on 81 900
bond to await the result of hearing.
This afternoon Mr.. Hayken was
taken before the grand jury to testify
in the investigation, but refused to tes-
tify on the ground that he might in
eliminate himself
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
GOLD IN EXCHANGE FOR NOTES
Number or Offers From Banks in the
Northwest.

Northwest.
Washington, Sept. 16-The true
amount of the gold reserve at the close
of business today was 500, 34S, 642. Since
the recent heavy shipments of gold set
In the government has received a num-
Der of offers of gold in exchange for
notes. This is particularly from the
banks In the northwest, where small
notes are in active demand in moving
the grain crops. Other banks, appar-
emily dfsinterested, have offered gold
in exchange for silver certificates Sew
eral of the banks offered gold suspect
ed OF being little under weight, as it
was stipulated that it would be re-
ceived at its face value. Some other
conditions imposed by western banks
could not be accepted, but in all cases
where the government could consist
emily do SO the offers have been ac-
copied
GOLD FOR EXPORT
New York, Sept. 16.-Crossman &
Bro. have engaged 81, O00, 900 gold at the
sub-treasury for expectation tomorrow
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
ONE OF THE POSSE WAS ku,rc

Fugitive Murderer Met q Like Eat.
the Hands OF Constable.
oan Diego, Cal, Sept. 15.-News has
Just been received that the posse vhicn
mas been In pursuit of Isidor Renters.
VINO shot Ramon Araiza near san T.,i.
hey Few days ago, overlook the fusf-
i've last night near Mesa Grande. 6o
hiies northeast Of this city, and !
oioooy encounter ensued, In which Rem
Terra shot and killed Mexican con-
STAPLE and was himself killed by Con-
stable Hubbert Of Oceanside, who was
In charge Of the posse.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20

Washington, Sept. 14.-Professor o.
B. Riley, for many years entomologist
of the department of agriculture, while
riding a bicycle was thrown, his head
hitting the curbstone with such force
that his skull was fractured. His in
juries, 1t is believed. will cause his
death,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20

Colfax, Sept 15.-Word has just reached
here that the elegant farm residence OF
]. ID. Evans, near Shawnee was DESTROYED
by fire at 10:30 today. Little or none of
the contents were saved. The house with
contents was insured for $1,000, which will
not cover the loss.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
THE CHIEF OF POLICE is SUED
Pat Quinian and His Wife Want SAC, 900
Between Them

Chicago, Sept. 16.-An echo of the
recent investigation by the police of
this city for evidence against H. H.
Holmes was heard today when papers
in the two suits, each for 100000 were
filed against Chief of Police Badenoch
and Inspector Fitzpatrick
The compliments are Pat Quinlan
and his wife, who for nearly a month
were held by the police on suspicion of
having a guilty knowledge of the man.
ner in which some of the alleged vic
Tins of Holmes disappeared.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20

Constantinople, Sept. 14.-An Arme-
MAN named Muradian, a naturalized
citizen Of the United States, was ar
rested upon his arrival here on sus-
picion of being connected with the revo-
lutionary movement. Minister Terrill
obtained the release Of Muradian upon
condition that the latter consents to be
expelled from Turkey.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
KILLED HIS BRUTAL sTEPfArHeR

fouhs Areher Porter Could Not Sec His
Mother Abused
Topeka, Kan. Sept. 14.-"You'd better
lock me up; I've shot my stepfather."
said 16-year-old Archer Porter tonight
as he walked into the police station.
Inquiry developed the fact that the
boys mother and his stepfather, Henry
Porter, were quarreling. Porter began
to beat his wife. when her son seized a
revolver and fired three shots at his
stepfather. killing him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
GOLD FOR EXPORT
TIE GOVERNMENT BOND QUESTION
J. Pierpont Morgan Does Not Consider
the Loan Advisable

= = " Pof1e 1HUf Suu l'VtS MOI COuSIQeI
the Loan Advisable.
New York, Sept. 16.-Assistant Treas
urer Conrad N. Jordan says. in rela-
ton to the printed story about the
probable issue of government bonds:
L have been a party to no discus
sion on the subject with Mr.. Curtis or
anyone else. except in an informal.
gossipy manner, and have not attended
a formal conference. Great many of
our leading financiers, including ].
Pierrepont Morgan, do not consider the
new government loan advisable at this
time"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
The Everett Shelter.

Everett. WASH, Sept. A.--The manage
ment of the Everett smelter have plans
in view for further increasing their plant.
The receipts Of ore have been heavy and
continuous. and the company Is now op-
Grating two furnaces and treating daily
from $50 to 200 tons of ore.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20

New York, Sept. 16.-All the CONT
mental steamship companies except the
Thingvalla line made important ad-
vances today in rates for outgoing
steerage passengers. which are now as
high as they were two years ago before
the rate war.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
phi,lippIue Island Mn,,nv

Madrid. Sept. IA dispatch from
Manila. PHILIPPINE islands, reports that
column Of native troops mutinad at
Tatay, Sooloo archipelago and killed
commanding officer. General Blanco
has gone to the scene of the outbreak.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
THE SUIT INVOLVES sI5,ooo.ooo
The Second Attack Made Upon the Stan.
ford Estate

San Francisco, Sept. 16.-The people
of the United States began the second
attack upon the Stanford estate in the
district court of appeals in a suit invol-
wing SIS, 100000. When the case was
heard in the United States district court
the demurrer interposed by the defense
was sustained so the case never actual
ly came to trial.
l.. d. Mckissick, for the defense, be-
gan his argument on his appeal today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
Chinese Cannot Land.

Washington, Sept. 13.-The secre-
tary Of the treasury today sent tele-
gram. to the collector of customs at
Ogdensburg, N. Y, directing him not
to admit any OF the Chinese recently
landed at Vancouver en- route to the
Atlanta exposition.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
SIX PERSONS INSTANTLY KILLED
They Were Crossing the Tracks of the
Southe n Railroad

Lynchburg, Va, Sept. 16.--Six per-
sons were killed as a result of a rail-
road crossing accident at Lawyers
station, II miles before here, this even
ing.
A vehicle containing six persons, was
crossing the tracks of the Southern
railroad, when it was struck by the
engine of the south-bound passenger
train.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
THE RAILROADS AND DEPRECIATION
The companies Appear Before the State
Board OF Equalization,

Olympia, Sept. 16.-Representative
Of the railroads were heard by the
state board Of equalization today. The
companies agents held there had been
depreciation Of 16 per cent in the
values on personal property and 9 per
cent in real estate values, and as rail-
road property suffered greater depreci-
alton than any other class OF property,
they should be reduced at least 10 per
cent in assessment.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
Two More yic,irrs

st. Cloud, MIMI. Sept. 1s.-Two more
dead bodies have been taken out Of the
Great Northern wreck at Melby. MINI.
They were two unknown tramps steal
ing ride. This makes seven killed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20

Salt Lake. Sept. 1.-THE territorial
convention of the populist party was
held here today and full ticket put
in the field. Henry w. Lawrence of
Salt Lake was nominated for governor
and James Hogan OF Ogden for repre-
sentative to congress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20

Dubuque, Iowa, Sept 14.-During a
severe electrical storm this afternoon
a slight shock OF earthquake occurred,
lasting three of four seconds. The
movement was from east to west.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
DEFENDED HIMSELF WITH A KNIFE
An Idaho Rancber Receives n Dangerou,
Wound.

Wound.
Boise. Sept. ia Statesman special
from HALEY reports the stabbing of
William Loucks, Silver Creek rancher.
by James s. Wilton this afternoon.
Whitton is the manager of the HALEY
Lumber Company. He Is an older man
than Loucks and inferior to him ply
sically. The latter was threatening to
kill him because he claimed Whitton
had injured his credit.
The latter defended himself with a
knife. plunging 1t into Loucks as the
latter advanced.
Loucks is badly cut in the abdomen
and the wound Is dangerous.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-09-20
A BRITISH LORD IS FOUND DEAD
Supposed That the Gun Was Accident.
allv DISCHARGED

London, Sept. 16-Lord Beaumont,
who has been shooting on his Yorkshire
estates, was found dead today with his
head shattered.
1t 10 supposed that his gun was ac-
cidentally discharged as he was cross
ing q stile.