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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
SOCIETY CT ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
BronZed and Clay Veterans CIasped
Hands 1T the Annual Rcuu.nn

BrOnZed and Gay Veterans CIasped
Hands at the Annual Reunion
Chicago, Jan. 30.-Bronzed and gray
veterans of the war were conspicuous
about the rotunda and parlors of the
Sherman house today. Prominent
among them were eA-Speaker General
]. Warren Keifer of Ohio, General Luz
cius Fairchild of Wisconsin, General
r. A. Alger of Michigan and Manager
General Wesley Merritt, U. S. A., com
handing the department of the Mis-
souri,. These are representative mem
bers of the western society of the
Army of the Potomac, and which this
afternoon and evening held it's annual
business convention and banquet. AT
the latter over 200 veterans clasped
hands, while song specially COM
posed for the occasion was sung in
unison Each of the distinguished sol
diers named responded to toasts I'm
der the amended constitution, which
goes into effect today, sons of mem
bers of the society are eligible to mem
bership, the intention being to thus
perpetuate this noted organization
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
THREE STAR ATTRACTIONS ABSENT
The Banquet on iiamiitou's Birthday at
Chicago Had OTatory. NeYeItheIess.

Chicago Had Ora,ory, Nevertheless.
Chicago, Jan. 31.-The star attrac-
tions were absent when grace was said
this evening at the annual banquet of
the Hamilton Club, in commemoration
of the birth of Alexander Hamilton.
Special invitations had been extended
to Governor Morton of New York, Gov
ernor Bradley of Kentucky and Gov
ernor Lowndes of Maryland, but all
three have sent their excuses. In the
case of Governor Morton, it had been
published far and wide that his pres
ence would be the signal for the in
auguration of a Morton boom in the
west, and some of his friends proposed
to improve the occasion by giving him
reception. Even this prospect, how
ever, was not sufficient to induce the
venerable governor to journey from
Albany.
The banqueters, however, did not
LACK for oratory. Senator-elect Fora
ker of Ohio spoke on 1.-The Republican
Party" Governor Bushnell, also OF
Ohio, on the republicans of his state
ex-Secretary John w. Noble of Mis-
souri, on Our Foreign Relations;" Pro
fessor Booker T. Washington of Tus-
| keegee, Ala, on 1.-The New Citizen, -
| and Hon. A. J. Beveridge of Indiana on
Alexander Hamilton" Ex-Governor
Mckinley had also been invited, but
| the fact that he had previously promis-
ed to speak at the annual banquet OF
the Marquette Club on Lincoln's birth
| day compelled him to decline.
The Ohio Society of Chicago also ban.
| quoted tonight, and Senator-elect For.
| aker and Governor Bushnell We're pres
ent and spoke after they had taker
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
| CUTTERS CAN'T CARRY THEM
Passengers without Money at Alaskan
Points Must Appeal to others.

Passengers without Money at Alaskan
Points Must Appeal to others.
Washington, Jan. 31.-The treasury
department has given notice that here
after revenue cutters will not be per-
mitted to carry passengers from st.
Michael and Unalaska to the United
States.
1t is stated that many people in re-
cent years have gone to Alaska in the
spring, and when the winter approaches
have presented themselves at st. Mich
ael or Unalaska without money, and
have usually appealed to the comman-
der of the revenue cutters to carry them
to the United States. saying that other
wise they would starve.
The carrying of these people back to
the United States by revenue cutters
has been attended with considerable
expense to the government, and here.
after their conveyance by revenue cut.
tiers will be prohibited
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
| THE VENEZUELAN COMMISSION
Maps and Written Data the only Test
mony SO Far.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The Venezue-
Ian commission held a meeting today
with all the members present. A great
portion of the session was taken up with
consideration of matters touching on
the merits of the controversy, Including
maps and quantity of matter sent
from the state department in answer to
requests, collected by persons specially
charged with the task. Up to this time
the commission has not received notice
from either the British or Venezuelan
governments of its intention to avail
itself of the invitation extended to ap-
pear before the commission through
representatives Nothing has been de-
termined yet as to sending an agent to
Europe to collect evidence there for
consideration of the commission. 1t is
said this work could not be intelligently
undertaken until the mass of matter al
ready before the commission has been
thoroughly digested and knowledge ac-
quiesced of just what gaps remain to
be filled from European archives.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
THE IDAHO IMMIGRATION CONGRESS
Governor Mcdonnell Has Decided on
April as the Date.

Boise. Idaho, Jan. 30.--Governor Nc
Connell has decided on April 2, 1896, as
the date for the Idaho immigration
congress and he will shortly issue his
official call for that date. The congress
will meet in Boise. Five delegates will
be named in each county, and adjoining
states will be asked to send delegates.
Governor Mcconnell has taken up the
matter of transportation with the rail-
road companies and hopes to secure free
transportation for at least the Idaho
delegates. The railroads are virtually
interested in the question of immigra-
ton, and if the delegates give their time
and defray their expenses while here
the governor feels that the roads shout
transport them without any charges.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
is UNABLE TO STOP IT
Salisbury Says England Cannot
Interfere.
HER POWER is LIMITED
lie Is an Entire Advocate of the No,,oo
Doctrine, but Not OF Americas
interpretation.

London, Feb. lin spite of social and
political gloom there has been a revival
OF political activity. due to the an
proach of the assembling of parlia-
ment. Several speeches were delivered
during the week, notably that of the
marquis of Salisbury at the meeting of
the non-conformist unionists on Friday
On the whole the marquis is said 70
have disappointed his warmest admir-
ers, especially in his exposure of the
weakness of Great Britain in the east
and in his explanations of her reasons
for non-interference in Armenia.
His repeated acceptance of the Mon
roe doctrine. however, shows that the
common-sense policy advocated by
Gladstone in the treatment of the Ven
ezuelan question is finding root in high
quarters, and this is a most timely
showing, for public sentiment is becom-
ing strongly opposed to the premier's
attitude toward America, North as we'll
as South
The Right Hon. George Goschen. first
| lord of the admiralty. will, it is an
nounced, move the address in the house
| of commons in reply TO the queens
| speech at the opening of parliament.
and Sir John Maxwell will second his
action. The stand taken by the gov
eminent in regard to the Venezuelan
and Armenian questions will be chal-
| lenged by the liberals
The work of the session includes the
| discussion of the foreign and colonial
| policy of the government, especially
regarding the Transvaal, Venezuela
| and Armenia, and the latter subject
| promises to provide much interesting
| reading, in view of the admissions of
| Great Britain's weakness which the
marquis of Salisbury made last eve
ming and which, it is claimed show that
| there has been a complete failure of
British diplomacy.
| The st. James Gazette, and for that
matter all the other newspapers, dwells
| upon the gravity of the statements
made by the premier and admits that
| British intervention in Turkey has re-
| suited in a fiasco.
| AMERICAN TRAVELLERS
Nj. ii. De Young, proprietor Of the
San Francisco Chronicle, and Mrs. De
Young are now making a stay at Con-
stantinople, where they have received
| every attention possible upon the part
| of the leaders of the foreign colony.
The duke and duchess of Marlborough
| are travelling on the Nile in a dana be-
| yah, which they have hired for six
| weeks.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
QUESTION OF CENSURe OF BAYARD
House Committee Wili Consider the
Matter at a Special Meeting.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The question of
the censure of Ambassador Bayard for
his speeches in England will again be
considered in the house committee on
foreign affairs at a special meeting to-
morrow.
Since yesterdays meeting the repub-
nean members of the committee have
talked with their party colleagues in the
house, and the majority agreed to sup
port the resolution drawn by Mr.. Cous-
ms of Iowa, which censures the am
bassador.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
HAS CREATED CHAOS IN INDIANA
supreme Court Declares Invalid Legls-
iative AppOrtionment.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 3O.--The su-
preme court this evening declared in
valid the legislative apportionment of
1895, passed by republicans. The case
came up from Sullivan county and in
volved also the appor.ionmept act of
1893, passed by democrats. This also
goes down as unconstitutional. BY a
former decision the apporSiouments Of
1891 and 1879 were found invalid. To
days decision makes i. necessary IL
go back to the act Of 1895. The decision
suggests that special session of the
Legislature might be called to remedy
the situation, which has become chaotic
by today's decision. The legislature is
republican, and Governor Matthews has
said that he would not call it together
The act of 1885 was passed by d demo
cratic legisla ture. The republicans will
probably file a suit attacking it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
-oNDon EXPECTS TO GROW SOME


London, Jan. 31.--The Greater New
York" movement, or the craze on the
part of municipalities TO increase their
limits and incidentally their population,
has spread to this city, and today, under
the auspices of the London county coun-
ell, conference of representatives of
metropolitan local authorities opened at
Spring Gardens hall for the purpose of
considering plans for the amalgamation
of the city and county of London, as
recommended by a royal commission
last year. The local census made last
fall placed the population of London
city at 1882, SAG, and the bringing in of
the county would increase this to over
seven millions, or equal to the combined
populations of Paris, St. Petersburg,
Berlin, Vienna, New York, Brooklyn,
Philadelphia and Chicago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
FOR CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS

Democratic Members Of the House eau
cused on Organization Plans.
Washington, Jan. 30.-The democrat
ic members of the house held q caucus
this afternoon to perfect the organiza-
ton of a congressional campaign COM
mittee. They decided to appoint one
member of the committee from each
state which has a democratic represen-
tative in the house. The committee
will act with the senate committee,
forming one organization like the DEM
ocratic congressional committee of last
congress. 1t Is predicted that Senator
Faulkner of West Virginia will be re-
elected chairman Of the committee.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07

Gill TO BE trodueed Removing The Nc
cessity CT specified Dates.

gill TO BE 1 troduced Removing The Nc
cessity CT specified Dates.
Washington, Feb. 1.-The house com
mittee on public lands today drafted a
bill in response to the presidents mes
sage asking the removal of the time
limit within which the government NAV
bring suits to annul unlawful or un
authorized grants of public lands. By
the act of March 3, 1891, the period
within which suits might be brought
was limited to five years, so that the
time will expire on March 3 next. 1t
was stipulated that the time within
which suits by the United States to va
cate and annul any patents heretofore
issued designated by section of the
act of March 3, 1891, and all amend
ments thereto, shall be extended as TO
the patentees and those who are not
bona fide purchasers for period of 10
years, and that suits to vacate and an
null patents heretofore issued shall only
be brought within 10 years after the
date of issuance of such patents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
MAY SUMMON REGISTER MURPHY

Secretary Smith Wants TO Know More
OF the Olympia Land office.
Washington, Jan. 80. - Secretary
Smith Is contemplating summoning
Register Murphy of Olympia to Wash
ington to offer an explanation of some
matters in the conduct of the office not
fully explained by Receiver Hawkins.
Olympia, Jan. 3O.-By a private dis
patch Receiver Hawkins informs his
friends that he has been completely en-
onerated by the interior department on
account Of any charge of irregularity
or incompetency in the discharge Of his
duties in the local land Office. He will
return to this city Immediately.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
ARRESTS OF LyncHeRs TO FOLLOW
west virginia Authorities Punish Jones'
EXecutiOners.

Bluefeld, w. Va, Jan. 31.-The ne
groes held a conference last night with
the authorities of Mcdowell county,
who informed them they would prose-
cute the members of the mob who par
ticipated in the lynching of Alexander
Jones' Many arrests will follow. After
the state has finished with the mob, the
Norfolk & Western railway will prose-
cute them on the charge of interfering
with United States mail and express,
by stopping the train and taking Jones
therefrom.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
RECEPTION TO HUGH DEMPSEY
Knights of lator of pittsburg Greeted
the pardoned Man With Open Arms.

Pittsburg, Jan. 31.-Hugh Dempsey,
ex-district master workman of the
knights of Labor, sentenced to the pen
itentiary three years ago for completely
in poisoning non-union men at the
Homestead steel works, after the
great strike in 1892. was released at 10
o'clock today. the pardon being re-
oeived in the morning mail. Dempsey
was pale and trifie thinner, but his
health was good and he was overjoyed.
Following closely upon Dempsey's
pardon comes the startling story print
ed in the Commercial Gazette that near
ly so persons died from the effects of
the alleged poisoning at Homestead.
Dempsey was given great reception
by the Knights of Labor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
THEY INDORSe SENATOR TILLMAN
One South Carolina Comfy Talks of Re-
sistance to lYrranY

Columbia, s. c., Jan. 30.-In the house
of representatives today Godfrey Fow-
Ter of Union introduced the following
resolution, which was referred to the
committee on federal relations.
Resolved, by the house of represen-
tatives, the senate concurring, that we
have heard with pleasure and interest
the eloquent and patriotic speech of our
junior senator in the United States SEN
ate, Hon. B. r. Tillman, on January 80
and We desire to say that by all we are
and hope to be we will sacrifice our lives
If necessary in resisting tyranny and
oppression, believing that resistance to
tyranny is obedience to God"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
THE CASHIER COMMITTED SUICIDE
Learned That the Bank Examiner WINS
Ia the City.

Rome, N. Y, Jan. 3l.-The body of
Cashier George Barnard of the Fort
Stanwix National bank was found in
the upper story of the bank building
today. where he had committed sui
eide by hanging. He had been missing
since Wednesday. On that day the
teller of the bank informed him that
the bank examiner was in town. The
bank has been closed and an investiga-
ton ordered. A letter was found in
Barnard's pocket addressed to his wife,
but she refuses to make the contents
known.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
AN lNsuRkecrIoN IN FoRMosA
Chinese Said to BE Trying to Drive Gu,
Their Japanese COnquerors.

Chinese Said TO BE frying to Drive Out
Their Japanese Conquerors.
San Francisco, Jan. 30.-The steamer
Rio de Janeiro arrived today from
Hong Kong and Yokohama. one day
overdue.
The Japan Mail says: I'm the north
ern districts of Formosa, where it was
supposed that order had been complete
ly restored, a general Instruction has
broken out. The Chinese are making
desperate effort to drive out their
Japanese conquerors. The japanese
troops who have just returned from
subjugation of the island will be re-
turned to Formosa and permanent
garrison established"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
oUNRAVEN WAS LET OFF LIGHTLY
St. James Gazette Demands That lie
Make an Apology

London, Feb. 1.-The st. James Ga
Iette says the report OF the New York
Yacht Club committed makes clear.
firstly, that very serious accusation was
brought by Lord Dunraven on the film
slest possible evidence; secondly, the
New York Yacht Cluh has given his
lordship a severe lesson in fairness and
sooo manners. Lord Dnnraven, in part
OF MS charge, produced only Impress
IONS ana guesswork. lf an accusation
or an unfair running was investigated
by the Jockey Club and found to have
no better origin we doubt if the club
would confine itself to the use of the
mild word mistake"
The st. James GAZETTE continues.
LORD Dunraven owes It to himself as
gentleman to apologl re to those he
accused without Justification
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
STANDARD OIL CO. TO ReoReArlze
With Twice the Capitalization of ths
Original Trust

Pittsburg, Jan. 31.-Afternoon papers
publish a report that the Standard Oil
Company is to be reorganized as a cor
poration with a capital of $500, 900. 900,
twice the capitalization Of the original
trust, 1t having been decided to form
corporation into which will be more
firmly combined its field production,
pipe lines and refineries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
EXECUTION OF CHARLES THE FIRST
Anniversary Observed by Crowd of
Legitimists WITH Services.


London, Jan. 30.-This is the anniyer-
sary of the execution of Charles I. of
England, who was beheaded January
80, 1649. This morning small parties of
"legitimists" arrived at Trafalgar
square with floral wreaths, which they
attempted to place at the foot of the
statue of Charles l. The police com
PEELED them to remove the wreaths.
The crowd, with uncovered heads, re-
peatedly collected, referring to the
martyred sovereign. They then offer
ed up prayers for the dead king. When
the demonstration began to attract too
much attention they were dispersed by
the police. Later apparently by or
ders received from the chief of police at
Scotland Yard, beautiful wreaths in
scribed I'm memory of the white king"
were allowed to be placed at the foot of
the pedestal
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
WILL OF THE LATE HON. W. W. UPTON
One Third to HIS wife. Two. Thirds 10
Five Sons.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 1.-The will
of William w. Upton. filed today, ap-
points his wife as executrix and be-
queaths to her one-third of all property,
the other two-thirds being equally d.
vided between his five sons. The prop
erty includes land in Oregon of 500
acres.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
ANTi-cleARETTe LEAGUE SESSION
Delegates TO a National Convention WIN
Meet in the Spring in New York

DclegAtes 10 National COnVentiOn VIII
Meet in the Spring in New York.
New York, Jan. 31.-The first annual
convention of the anti-cigarette league,
which was brought into existence
about three years ago by Charles Bulk
ley Hubbell, will probably be called to
meet in this city early in the ensuing
spring, for the framing of constitution
and election of national officers. The
league has nearly third of million
members in the United States. one
tenth of whom belong to this city and
its vicinity Every member takes a
pledge to eschew the practice of smok-
ing cigarettes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
FoRMosA OPENED UP TO coMMERce
japanese legation at washington Is In
struciei 10 Announce.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The Japanese le-
cation today received an important ca
biegram from the foreign office In Ia
pan, with direction to make it public
by the terms of which the rich island
of Formosa, which Japan acquired from
China, will be opened up to trade and
commerce,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
81 TlsFleD HE IS TIE eMBszzLeR
san Francisco Police Believe They uav.
Massachusetts Thief

San Francisco, Feb. 1.-The police are
now satisfied that they have in GUS
tody Clarence Murphy, wanted for the
embezzlement of 100000 from a Salem
Mass, savings bank. Today John ID
Eaton, formerly a resident and alder
man of Salem, identified the prisoner
as the defaulting banker
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
LOUISIANA DELEGATES ELECTED
Republican Convention Finally Agreed
Upon the Four Men.

New Orleans, Jan. 31.-The republic
an state convention elected the follow
ing delegates for the state at large to
the st. Louis convention: William Pitt
Kellogg, A. Leonard, Henry Demas, j.
Madison Vance. Thomas ]. Gage beat
the combination formed against him
by Hero, Warmeth, Guychard and 9TH
ers and was elected permanent chair
man of the state central committee
The convention endorsed the ticket
nominated by the peoples party and by
national republicans.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
TACOMA WINS ON ANOTHER POINT
New Trial Denied in the Million Dollar
Damage Suit

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 31.-The motion
for new trial in the million dollar
damage suit of the city against the
Electric Light and Water Company, in
which the city won victory. has been
denied.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
SENATE ONE NEARER A MaJoRlT,
Dupont Republican From Delaware, wiz
probably Be Seated.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections today
decided to report in favor of seating
Dupont. republican, as senator from
Delaware. The committee divided on
strict party lines. being five for to four
against.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
ST. PAUL is FAST AND HARD AGROUND
Only Most Favorable Conditions vii
Permit of Her Moving.

New York, Jan. 30.--By telephone
from the steamer st. Paul it is stated
that no effort to float the steamer was
made either last night or this morn.
ing, and there Is no change in her po-
sition. The steamer is now about as
light as she can be made. The proba-
bilities are that nothing further can be
done until there is a strong eastern
wind and high tide.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07

SUGAR lax BILL Adopted.
Berlin, Feb. 1.-The federal counsel
has adopted the sugar tax bill as
amended.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
FINED FOR STEALING AN ovERcoAT
Marion Garrett Sentenced to JaiI~ by a
| SDaugle Jusfice.


Spangie Justice.
Spangle, Jan. 30.-Marlon Garrett was
arrested today by the constable at
Spangle on warrant sworn out by
Edward Hoke charging him with steal
ing Hoke's overcoat at dance a short
time ago. He was tried before Justice
Woydt. pleaded guilty and was fined
SIS and costs, amounting to $50. but
could not pay the fine and was COM
mitted to jail for IL days.