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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
ILLINOIS AND The M'kINLeY BOON
state Republican Machine May Try TO
Down the Great Professionals


Down the Great prOtectiOnist.
Chicago, Dec 12.-Nonplussed, II not
alarmed, by the evident growth of Nc
kinley sentiment in this city and many
other parts of the state, as evidenced In
the proceedings and elections of precinct
and ward clubs and other organiza tons,
the triumvirate of the state republican
machine, which has no love for the Ohio
man, has decided to call a conference
of republicans from every congressional
district, to be held in this city at an
early date. The invitations will intima tie
that the gathering Is for the purpose of
considering what position Illinois should
occupy in the coming republican presiden-
tial campaign" but the real purpose of
the conference will be to promote an In
the anti-McKinley leaders in this city and
of the state at large. and to prepare a roll
of would-be delegates to the national con-
vention from the various congressional
districts who can be depended upon eth
err as being against Mckinley or willing to
vote as the machine may dictate.
The slate of delegates at large that
will be submitted to the next state con-
vention is. 1t is said, already prepared.
and II Is asserted that to each man the
mere mention of the name of Mckinley
Is more than obnoxious. The combine,
| however, seems to be overlooking in Its
| calculations the admittedly growing
strength of the Mckinley movement, and
| 1t is not improbable that. long before
| convention day. Its plans will be found
| TO have been wide of the mark.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20

ings banks, the federation memorabilia
congress in the interest Of justice for the
establishment Of savings institutions in
connection with the postoffice department
1t was urged that under existing condi-
tons the poor had absolutely no safe place
in which to deposit their savings.
The committee on resolutions reported
favorably resolution against the carry
ing Of mails on the street cars until they
are controlled by the government The
object of the resolution was to free the
street railway employees from the obliga-
lions imposed upon them by the federal
laws which restrict the right of men en-
ployed by corporations carrying the mails
to strike. After long debate it was
voted to non-concur and the resolution
was adopted.
George e. Mcneil of Boston Of the COM
mittee on the eight-hour question made a
report to the effect that the general move
ment in favor of an eight-hour workday
was deemed unwise. but that the execu-
tive committee should select one or more
of the best conditioned organizations to
begin the contest for an eight-hour day.
The report was approved.
SOCIALIST DEBATE.
The invitation of the federation to send
delegates to the international socialist
congress at London in August next cre-
ated storm of oratory Many thought
the federation should not recognize such
body. and others believed there could
be no harm in being represented at the
convention. One delegate feared that If
delegates were sent to England they
would not be admitted to the congress.
A motion was made to refer the matter
to the committee on affiliated bodies,
when Delegate Barnes, socialist. said
that 1t was in keeping with the principles
of the body to extend the hand of fellow
ship, and that 1t should send delegates.
The federation WILL he said have to rec
ognize socialism some day.
Delegate Pomeroy said that socialists
were not for compromise, but simply de-
feat. The trades unionists would never
recognize the socialists. Mr. Pomeroy
was still talking when the hour for ad.
1ournment arrived, and the matter will
come up for discussion tomorrow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
rHuRmAN's DEATH TRULY MouRNEo
High Courts OF Ohio Adjourn Until the
FuneraI-Other Notable Dead.

High Courts OF Ohio Adjourn Until the
Funeral-Other Notable Dead.
Columbus, O., Dec. 13.-The death of Al
len G. Thurman has caused profound sor-
row among the citizens generally and are
preparing to honor his memory. The su-
preme court of the state adjourned until
Tuesday and the court OF common pleas
until Monday. Flags on all the public
buildings. national. state and city, have
been placed at half mast.
The funeral of Judge Thurman tomor-
row morning at Columbus will be free
from any display. The services at the
residence will be simple but impressive
and necessarily brief on account of the
extreme age of Rev. ]. l.. Grover, who
is to conduct them. Only the more init
mate friends of the family will be ad-
mitted to the residence during the serv-
ices, which will occur at 10 o'clock
the people being given an opportunity to
view the remains from 1890 to $780, The
casket is very plain, but elegant. 1t is
covered with black broadcloth and has
extension handles. On the top Is silver
plate bearing this inscription: "AlIen
Cranberry Thurman. Born November IL,
1913. Died December ~. 1896"
In the Thurman residence there is a
large archway connecting the hall with
the parlor and the casket will be placed
In this archway. SO that the people may
pass through the hall and view the re-
mains without disturbing the family.
At 2:30 the remains will be taken to
Greenlawn cemetery. where they will be
placed in a vaulted grave, beside those Of
his wife. DR.. Il. l.. Rexford, a Univer-
salist minister Of this city. will conduct
the services at the cemetery. The grand
sons Of the deceased jurist are to be
the pall-bearers.
Tonight the board of trade met and
decided to have a public memorial serv-
ice at the board of trade auditorium on
December 20. Judge Thurman was the
first honorary member of the board.
JOHN GOLDSMITH. THURMAN.
New York. Dec. 13.--John A. Goldsmith.
the well-known driver and handler of
trotting horses, died today in the Presby-
terrain hospital. He had gone to the hos
pital to have what was thought trivial
operation performed. He never rallied.
N. C. LIGHTNER.
Chicago, Dec. 13.-N. C.. Lightner, a
well-known Chicago board Of trade men,
Der and vice president for two years, died
today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
KLAMATH FALLS STAGE ROBBED
Masked Men Went Through the Mails
Clergyman's Wife Aboard

klamath Falls, Or, Dec. 14.-The stage
from Ager to klamath Falls was robbed
at midnight at the foot Of Topsy grade,
200 yards from the scene of the former rob-
berries. One masked highwayman with a
Winchester stopped the stage. made Driv-
er George Humphrey open the mail bags
and then go with lighted candle so yards
down the road. The only passenger was
Mrs. Buckner, wife of a Methodist min
lister. She secreted her money and gave
the robber 25 cents. all that was left in
her purse. The highwayman took the reg
istered letters.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
Really MUST PAY HE RECKONING
Street Grading suit fIom cheney De-
clasd BY the snpreme Court.

Olympia, Wash, Dec. 1.-THE supreme
court mas reversed judgment in the case
OF James Fendley, respondent. VS.. J. 5.
HUI, city treasurer of Cheney. This APP
peal is from an order of the superior court
directing the issuance OF a peremptory
writ of mandamus requiring appellant to
make a call for certain warrants ISSUED
by the city and pay the same, which war
rants We're issued to respondent for pay
ment of certain street grading and were
drawn upon the general fund. The treas
urer contended that the city authorities
had no power to enter into a contract
with respondent providing for the pay
ment of street grading out of the general
fund. The supreme court holds that the
method of grading streets at the cost and
expense of owners of parcels of land
fronting on such street must prevail to
the exclusion of all others.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
SCALPER'S TICKET COST HIM DEAR
Richard Collier Put OFT the Train, Ar.
rested and Fined

San Francisco, Dec. 13.-The case of
Richard r. Collier, the insurance solic-
itor arrested at the instance of the South
ern Pacific for riding on ticket issued in
the name of William III. McPhee was
finally disposed of today. Police Judge
Conlan reduced the charge to a INSIDE
meanor and thereupon Collier pleaded
guilty and paid a fine of Sl0 This is a
substantial victory for the railroad. The
ticket was issued in Chicago and sold to
Collier by local "scalper." Collier was
elected from the train at Port Costa and
arrested at the instance of the company
for falsely impersonating another
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
A LUNAIIC MURDERED HIS FATHER
Frightful TRAGEDY in the House Of O
Weisbaden Millionaire

New York, Dec. H.-A special to local
paper from Berlin says:
Another frightful tragedy has lust
been enacted in Weisbaden which Illus.
trates the danger Of harboring so-called
harmless lunatics in private families. For
years the well known millionaire. Her,
Aschoff, has refused to permit the incar-
ceration of his son in an insane asylum.
Through the affldavits of prominent pbvs
icians he managed to evade the law which
forbids the keeping of lunatics outside of
state or private institutions. In a sud
Gen fit of anger young Ashcoff grabbed
a carving knife from table and stabbed
his aged father to death. The enraged
young man then attempted to kill him
self. but only succeeded in inficting some
slight wounds. as the cries of the father
brought the other members of the family
on the scene, who disarmed him and pre-
vented suicide.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
WILL NOT AFFECT CUBAN POLICY
Ministerial Crisis in spain Has Local
Bearing Only.

Washington, Dec. 13.--In diplomatic cir
cles here 1t is said that the cabinet crisis
in Spain will have no effect on the policy
of Spain toward Cuba, nor in any way
affect the diplomacy or other general
questions. The crisis is due to the local
contest in Madrid into which some cab
met ministers have been drawn. 1t is
possible that the resignation of the min.
lister OF Justice may result in executing the
plan of Cuban reforms sooner than con-
templated. These reforms, giving lin
tied autonomy to Cuba. were adopted last
March. but the minister of justice with
held their execution because the island
was In rebellion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE GEnMANIc
OFFICIALS of the White Star Line Hold
Her Indefinitely

Liverpool. Dec. 12.-Officials of the White
star line say 1t is impossible to fully as
certain the damage done the Germanic
by the collision with the Scotch steamer
Cambria yesterday, which resulted in the
sinking Of the latter vessel until she
has been placed in the dry dock In addi-
ton to large hole nine feet by seven
which was stove in her bow above the
water mark. a second hole has been dis
covered right through the bows of the
steamship two feet in diameter. The Ger
manic's stern Is also damaged. White
Star officials decided to dispatch the Adri-
attic of their line to New York tonight
with the steerage passengers of the Ger
manic and saloon passengers who may
be DESTROYS of taking passage in her. The
Cambria is lying In dangerous position
in the track of vessels Her forecastle is
visible at low tide.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
OUT OF WORK sshlf, FOR PRINTERS
Chicago Typos Ayals Themselves of a
fund trovIde ed by the Union.

Chicago. Dec. 1.-THE rooms of the To-
cal typographical union We're thronged to-
day with idle printers anxious to avail
themselves of the first payment of the
out-of-work benefit of S. per week that
was voted few days ago by the organiza-
ton. Owing to the general adoption of
type setting machines, over 800 expert
printers are now unemployed, as against
40 in December of last year, and il has
been seen for months that the granting
of weekly relief, during the winter at
least, would become necessity. There
are about 250o members of the union In
this city, and these win be assessed 81
each monthly for the benefit OF their less
fortunate colleagues. Whatever defcien.
cy there may be in the assessment will
be met from the general fund, which at
present amounts to several thousand dol
lars.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
ZERO WEATHER AND STRONG GALES
The Atlantic Coast suffers From Com.
binatiOn tinrd to Overcome.

The Atlantic Coast suffers From Com
biuatiOn Hard to Overcome.
New York. Dec. 13.-Extreme cold pre-
walls throughout the eastern states today
At this morning the thermometer in
this city was IS degrees above zero. Sar-
atoga, Syracuse and Watertown, N. Y,
reported 10 below, and London. N. H., %
below. At Mortified, VT, the thermome-
ter indicated ~ degrees below.
st. Johns. N.F., Dec. 13.-lncoming ships
report frightful weather. The steamer
Ulnda. from Liverpool, never met such
storms before. The coastwise steamers
have been unable to leave the harbors for
80 hours.
Philadelphia, Dec. 13.-A gale with an
average velocity of 40 miles an hour and
increasing in force is reported along the
coast from Sandy Hook to Cape Henry.
Although heavy blow has been prevail
ing nearly 60 hours. no shipping disasters
have been reported.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
4 DAMAGING STORY AGAINST HER
Mrs. Hearn's Relations With DR.. Hearn
Before They Were Married.

Before They Were Married.
St. Louis, Dec IA special to the Post
Dispatch from Bowling Green. Mo-, says:
There was feeling of suppressed ex-
element in the Hearne trial this morning
when it became known that Mrs. Susie
Hayward was to go on the stand. II
was she who changed the belief of Dick
Stilwell in the innocence of Hearne and
more than any one else is expected by
the state to show the relations existing
between the two defendants prior to the
murder Of Amos J. Stilwell. Mrs. Hay
ward. who was the first witness on the
stand, said she had known Mrs. Stilwell
very well and had often visited her.
One day in June. before the murder,
when witness was visiting in Hannibal,
she went to DIR. Hearne's Office about 10
in the morning. She entered the front Of
flee. No one was there. She went TO
the room in the rear and tried the door.
1t was locked. She went across the street
to the park and sat down. Two hours
later she saw Dr. Hearne come to the
door and look up and down the street.
Then Mrs. Stilwell came out and passed
up the street. Witness accused her OF
having been at DIR. Hearnes Mrs. Still
well admitted it. Mrs. Stilwell told her
guest she was unhappy on account of her
relations with DIR. Hearne and would
gladly break them off. She said she
could seen only trouble ahead. but DR.
Hearne had such influence over her she
did not seem able TO break away from
him.
"She asked me-" continued the witness
eel,
him to have no more to do with her, say
ing that If he would give her up she would
give him up. The next day at noon DR.
Hearne came to the Stilwell house.
"1 understand, he said to me, thai
you know how matters stand between U.S.
l told him I did. DR.. Hearne then said
We'll. the fact is I want Mrs. St.lwell tc
get divorce and marry me- He sale
that if she got a divorce she would have
alimony l told him that Amos Stilwel
was not the kind of a man ever to give
his wife alimony.
DO you really believe that?' he asked
Yes answered. Well was his answer
| I could have Amos Stilwell slugged fol-
$3.50.
DIR. Hearne also spoke to me abou
well had come. home from st. Louis tn,
| night when he was in the house.
Suppose Amos Stlwell had seen you
what would you have done?' asked. :
would have shot him. he said.
Then you would have been hanged TO
murderer l told him. His reply wa'
that no one would ever suspect him; tina
the public would think burglar did it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
DAMAGING FIRE IN COUNCIL BLUFFS
Losses in Warehouses and Othcr Rujid
ings Nearly Quar,er of a Million.

ings Nearly Quarter of Million
Council Bluffs, Dec. 13.-A disastrous fire
occurred here tonight. 1t started in
frame warehouse used by the Empkle
Shugart Company as a transfer house
The flames soon communicated to the
brick warehouse of Wells & Co. BY 8
O'Clock the fire was well under control,
and all danger of spreading was over.
In the big Deere-Wells warehouse, the
chief damage was done. The building
loss is put at $4,000 and the stock loss at
100000. The Combination Fence Company
loses $4,000 on buildings and stock The
other losses amount to about $4,000, di-
vided among several firms.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
EXPRESS COMPANIES ARE ON TRIAL
Charge OF Whoiesslfug Liquors without
License Investigated at Omaha.

Omaha, Dec. &c. NJ. Hunstone. in
dicted for wholesaling liquor without q
government license. was tried today in the
federal court. He is the agent for the
Adams Express Company at Hastings,
and 1t is really that company which is
on trial. The evidence shows that GER
tain liquor dealers In Hastings were in
the habit OF giving their orders for beer
to the express company when they needed
IL and the local agent would send these
orders to the office of the company at
Lincoln, where they were filled. These
Lincoln officers had a government H.
cense to avoid possible trouble In the
transaction OF this branch of its business.
The jury has not returned verdict yet
II the government secures a conviction,
1t will vitality effect all express companies
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
ON LABOR AND LIQUOR
American Federation Addressed by
Temperance Advocates.
VOICES FROM GREAT BRITAIN
CowIey and MawdsIey Gave Advice,
One Socialist, the Other on
Principles of business.

New York. Dec. 12.-When the fourth
days session of the 18th annual conven-
ton of the American Federation of La
Dor opened not over so delegates were
present. Several reports were present.
ed
A communication from the typeset-
ting machinists which asked for shorter
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
COLORADO MINING STOCK EXCHANGE
Scope of the Enterprise Broadened tu
Take in Mineral Products.

Chicago, Dec. ia local paper says:
The establishment of a mining stock ex-
change in Chicago is now an assured fact.
The scope of enterprise has been broaden
ed so as to include not only mines of all
descriptions, but mineral products. Grip
pie Creek and other mining shares will
constitute but small part of the business
of the board. Negotiations have already
been entered into for the listing of Mich
igan copper mining stocks. which are
now extensively traded in on the Boston
exchange. Montana, California. Utah ana
Alaska mines will be reported.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
CLAIM THE SITE or SOUTH uMAHA
Five Heirs Of Peter Cassidy Begin SUIT
in Court.

Omaha, Dec. 13.-Five heirs Of Peter
Cassidy. at Princeton. Ill, have sued for
the site OF South Omaha. The litigation
involves nearly 100000. They base their
claim on technicality in the original
transfers Of years ago, when 1t was of
little value. The claim involves 2as acres
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
AFRo.AMEaIcAN CONGRESS MEETS
Largely Attended Convention of Col.
orci People At Atlanta

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. ia largely at
tended congress of the members of the
African race opened in the main Audi
torium of the Exposition building today
1t is under the auspices of the Stewart
missionary foundation for Africa in the
Cannon Theological seminary. an insti-
tuition for the training of colored minis
tiers and missionaries for Africa, and
which is literally endowed. During the
closing days Of the present month there
win also be a congress of colored women
and one devoted to colored teachers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
GRAVE. ROBBERS TO BE PURSUED
Topeka Authorities WIN Immediatei,
Proceed Against Guilty. Parties.

IN
Proceed Against Guilty. Parties.
Topeka, Kan. Dec. 13-County Attorney
Stafford today began criminal proceedings
in the district court against three of the
prominent physicians connected with the
Kansas medical college, Drs Minney.
MCGEE and C. S. McClintock. Warrants
were served upon them today charging
them with receiving the three stolen bod
les. A petition has been started for the
calling of grand jury, and as it will
only require the names of 100 taxpayers
there is no doubt but that grand jury
will be called and the grave robberies
thoroughly Investigated.
Although the excitement of the first
night has subsidized. there is a settled de-
termination among the best citizens to
bring the guilty parties to justice.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
ALLEGED tluIsusreReRs GO FREE
rwenty-One Cubans on Trial at Nassau
Acquitted in Ten Minutes

Acquitted in Ten Minutes,
Washington. Dec. 13-The state depart
ment received dispatch today stating
that the Fl Cubans on trial in Nassau on
the charge of conducting filibustering ex-
petitions from this country. were acquit-
ted yesterday. after trial lasting only
10 minutes. This is the same party ar
rested at Washington. Del, and acquit-
ted after an exciting trial. Through the
vigilance of Minister De LONE of Spain,
they were traced to point within British
authority, taken by British gunboat and
sent to Nassau for trial
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
TAYLOR HANGED AT CANON CITY
Murderer of City Marshal Emerson Died
Game TO the Inst

Canon City. Colo, Dec. 13.-Abe Taylor.
the murderer of City Marshal Emerson OF
Alamosa, two years ago. was hanged at
the penitentiary tonight. The drop fell
at TAO. Taylor retained his nerve till the
last, going to the execution room with the
same quiet demeanor that has marked
the last days of his life
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
A MIMIC WAR IN BRITISH GUIANA
Country Is Preparing for Possible War
in Venezuela.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Word reaches
here from British Guiana that the country
Is much exercised over the prospect of
war with Venezuela on the boundary
question. The local militia has begun
series of sham battles with the colonial
police. in which Georgetown is defended
against an imaginary attack.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20

Greenville,' o., Dec. 13-Oliver Ham,
mond. wife and three children were killed
at the crossing OF the Dayton & Union
railroad seven miles from this city while
crossing the tracks In an enclosed car
r1age.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
DEMAND THE EVACUATION OF coRsA
Powers Have Addressed a Peremptory
Note 10 Iapau

London. Dec. H-The Berlin correspon-
dent of the Standard says: The powers
have addressed to Japan a peremptory
demand for the evacuation of Corea.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20
wilson to Deliver An Address.

"Hsou =" peiiNer An ADDRESS,.
Nashville. Tenn, Dec. 15.-Postmaster
General Wilson has accepted the invita-
ton of the faculty of the Vanderbilt uni
versity to deliver the commencement ad-
dress in 1896
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20

Milwaukee notes an improvement i'm
nearly all lines of business.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-20

The Idaho Free Press Is one of the
only seven papers in the state OF Idaho to
which a guaranteed circulation rating Is
accorded in the edition OF the American
Newspaper directory for 1894. The cor
rectness of the rating is guaranteed by a
500 forfeit, offered by the publishers OF
the directory. to any person who will show
that the circulation OF the paper Is not
correctly stated.