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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
GREAT TRUST COMPANY ASSIGNS
Philadelphia Concern Whose Funds
Have Been Jugg,ed by Officers.

Philadelphia Concern Whose Funds
Have Been jagged by Officers.
Philadelphia, Jan. 3.-The Solicitors
Loan and Trust Company, Of which
Richard w. Clay is president, made an
assignment today to Colonel l.. Dewitt
Cuyler. one of the directors. The trou-
BILE came through the outside operations
of ]. r. Ritter. who had charge of the
company's real estate department. He
Is said to have fioated series of drafts
in the Tradesmen's National bank for a
New York man. Two weeks ago Pres
ident Clay gave the Tradesmen's bank
bond of $3.50. 900 to indemnify 1t against
loss. This bond was given without the
knowledge of the directors, and when
the board learned of 1t they repudiated
the action and decided to make an as
signment in order to learn the true con-
dition of the company. The examina-
ton of the books shows the assets are
all right.
The assignment was made Jointly to
Efiingham b. Morrey, president of the
Girard Trust Company, and Colonel
Cuyler. Mr.. Ritter Is said to have been
dealing In the stock OF the Indianapolis
Traction Company, which declined re-
Gently from SIS to 241a. 1t is rumored
the cashier of big bank who was
operating with Ritter. was forced to
resign.
The Solicitors Loan and Trust Com
pany has assets of about $4,000
most of which is tied up in western
mortgages 1t was founded In 1886,
with a full paid up capital of $500, 900.
The stock recently dropped to about $40
a share.
The former cashier of the Trades
mems National bank. J. A. Mckee. is
said to have caused Ritter's drafts for
$4,000 to be cashed. In consequence OF
his connection with the latter's specu-
lations he was recently compelled to
resign. Ritter is lying at the point of
death.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
INVESTIGATING A BANK SCANDAL
FinaDcicrs in Mo",real Holding a. Meet
ing Behind losed Doors.

FIuaDciers in Mo"ireaI Holding a. Meet
ing Behind Iosed Doors.
Montreal, Canada, Jan. AT the
meeting this afternoon of the members
of the Banque du Peuple. the commit
tee of five prominent financiers APP
pointed month since to investigate
and report upon the condition of the in
stitution, will present the result of their
labors. Strict secrecy has been pre-
served concerning their conclusions,
and an effort will be made to hold the
proceedings with closed doors.
The facts already made public show
that nearly two million dollars of the
banks funds had been invested with
out the knowledge or consent on the
part of the directors, that four firms
had been allowed to overdraw their ac-
counts to total of nearly six mil
lions. that Cashier Bosquet had his pa
per in the bank for s65. 000 and that four
of the directors had overdrawn their
deposits in sums ranging from $50, 900
to 100000. The report of the investigat-
ing committee will cover transactions
reaching the extraordinary total of $26,-
100000.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
SUSPICIOUS CASE OF POISONING
harshnil Adams, " itness in an AduI
very Aase. nangsruuslX Ill

harshalI Adams. Witness in an AduI.
terry case, Dangerously III.
Salt Lake, Jan. 3.-Marshall Adams
Is dangerously i'll tonight as a result
of an attempt at self-destruction or ma
licious poisoning, which has not yet
been determined. Adams is janitor of
the Dooley block. who swore out war
rant last week for II. A. Tyler and Mrs.
Mckeon on charge of adultery.
Adams left the city before the case
was called for trial, but was arrested at
Ogden and brought back. He refused to
testify and was committed for contempt
by United States Commissioner SOM
mer, but later was released on habeas
corpus proceedings and the case trans
ferred to the district court The case
was called today but was dismissed on
account of the report that Adams was
seriously i'll. He was taken suddenly
i'll on the street this afternoon and
called for assistance, and was in con-
vulsions before he reached home. Four
physicians We're summoned and de-
cided that 1t was case of arsenical
poisoning. His condition is critical
Adams claims that he was invited by
some one whose name he does not re-
member to take drink in a saloon. He
took soda, but says the bartender put
something else in it. Detectives are
trying to locate the friend who asked
Adams to drink. The Tyler In the adul-
terry case is partner in a large dry
goods house of Walker Bros. & Tyler.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
INAUGURATION OF GOV. GReENHAL Ge
Executive of Massachusetts Wants Nor.
Provisions for Suffrage

Executive OF massachusetts, Wants More
Provisions for Suffrage.
Boston, Jan. 1.-The Inauguration of
Frederick T. Greenhalge as governor
of Massachusetts for the third term
took place in the presence of both
branches of the legislature assembled
In joint session today.
Governor Greenhalge's address was
laid before the legislature. For the
most part it treats of state matters,
but towards its close 1t contains the fol-
lowing on citizenship and suffrage:
There are various suggestions as to
the mode of improving the quality of
citizenship. among them the following !:
First, greater care should be exercised
in the administration of naturalization
laws, so far as our state courts are con-
cerned. Second, a probationary period
of residence after naturalization might
be prescribed by constitutional amend
ment.
While there may be a division of
opinion as to DISTINGUISHING for felony,
as Is done in some states, 1t seems clear
that persons undergoing sentence in
penal institutions should not be permit
ted to vote.
THE decisive vote on woman suffrage
at the recent state election would seem
to show that public opinion will not for
some time be prepared to accept any
radical change in the established system
of suffrage"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10

minion admits Is the most ticklish thai
can be brought before the electors.
The roots of this question run back to
a time long anterior to confederation
Catholic minorities in British-settled
provinces, as well as the Roman Cath
Ollie majority of Quebec, have always
vigorously asserted the right of nation
al recognition of separate schools. 1t was
a subject of great difficulty at the time
of confederation. Special provisions
were inserted in the British North
America act, qualifying the right of the
provinces to make laws regarding edu-
cation, in the following manner: Moth
ing in any such law shall prejudicially
affect any right or privilege with re-
spect to UNCONVENTIONAL schools which
any class of persons have by law in the
province at the union"
Under the act by which the province
of Manitoba was admitted into the con-
federation, Roman Catholics of Mani
toba acquired the right of support from
the public funds for their separate
schools so long as the province chose to
do so. After 20 years of this state of
educa tional affairs, the Manitoba gov
eminent resolved to establish a system
of unsectarian popular education. The
public schools act of 1890 was passed,
doing away with government support of
separate schools. Then began the trou-
BILE.
The conservative party will stand or
fall on this issue. Premier Sir Mac
kenzie Bowel has declared that he will
not yield on this matter and seems to
have a united tory party behind him.
The fight for Catholic schools In Mani
toba Is led by Archbishop Langevin, one
of the most decided and uncompromis-
ing prelates the church in British Amer
lea has for years possessed. The out
come of this school fight is difficult to
foreshadow. 1t looks like an outbreak
of radical Orange sentiment. The A.
p. A, which is figuring so conspicuously
in Uncle Sans politics. is practically
conducting the fight here.
United States A. p. A. leaders claim
this fight over separate schools is des-
tined. to be transferred to the states,
and that therefore they have a deep in
terest in the campaign. In the last six
months A. p. A. lodges have sprung up
all over the dominion. Forcible resist
ance resulting in the secession of Man
itoba from the confederation Is freely
predicted. All indications point to an
early dissolution of the Manitoba legis-
lature, and an appeal to the country.
The Manitoba cabinets position is I'M
compromisingly against re-establish-
ment of separate schools. Wilfred Lau-
rier, the liberal leader. in recent
speeches in Ontario. suggested the APP
pointment of a commission to report on
the question. The government may
seize on this straw to save themselves
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
CONGRESSMAN hYos'S POSITION
Is Against the Bond Bill and VIII Fight
for the Monroe nOetrine

is Against the Bond Bill and win Figh,
for the Monroe doctrine.
Washington, Jan. 2.-Both Congress-
| men Hyde and Doolittle of Washington
state voted against the bond bill
| Speaking of this matter to The Spokes-
| man-Review correspondent, Mr.. Hyde
saids
Il shall vote against 1t at every op-
portunity. Some of the principal rea-
sons for returning the republican par
ty to power in the lower house, in nv
opinion, was the dissatisfaction of the
country with Mr.. Cleveland's bonding
the country, and his method of issuing
| the bonds. Now. If we give him fur
Their authority in that direction. We be-
come parties to that plan of running
the country in time of peace"
Speaking of the Venezuelan question.
Mr.. Hyde said:
IF the commissioners appointed by
President Cleveland find that the Brit
ish government is wrongfully laying
claim to part of the territory of Ven
ezuela, and the British government I'M
dertakes, by force, to take or hold pos
session of 1t, this country will go to
war with Great Britain, If the unani-
nous vote or nearly so of both houses
OF congress can make war and the
president sticks to his present position.
From this standpoint you can calculate
the chances.
Il believe the chances for actual war.
and great war, are 100 times more
probable than the country generally be-
lieves. and 1 will say, as to myself per-
sonally, in this connection, that If we
do have war with Great Britain, shall
enter the army. and. IL necessary, for
that purpose will resign from con-
gress.'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
SCHOOLS OF MANITOBA
Serious Question for the Do
minion Parliament.
MADE A THREAT OF SECESSION
Winnipeg Legislature WIN Not submit,
to Separate Establishments
for Catholic Children.

Ottawa. Ont. Jan. 2.-For the sixth
time within the life of the present par
liament-a condition that is without
precedent In the history of Canada
that body assembled in session this
afternoon In compliance with the call
issued on November 26 last, as an out
come of the five hours conference on
that date between Premier Sir Macken-
zie Bowel and his cabinet. According
to the official vernacular. the two
houses have been summoned for the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
BURIED BY A CAvE-IN
Nine Men Caught in the Annie
Lee Mien at Victor.
THEY ARE PROBABLY ALL DEAn
Thousands of Tons of Earth Retv
Them and the Rescuing Parties
Now at Work,

Victor, Colo, Jan. A terrible aco,
dent occurred about noon today at tho
Anna Lee mine. Of the Portland com
pany, on Battle mountain. Nine men
have been caught In the cave-in and ara
in all probability dead. The names Of
miners working in the Lee shaft are.
Superintendent w. e. Loane.
Assistant superintendent Thomo,
Sheldon.
Jim Hancock.
James Nee.
Patrick Mallory.
Joe Densmore.
Mike Mcclure.
Thomas Harnan.
One unknown.
Loane, Sheldon and Harnan were on.
ing down in the cage when the cave-in
occurred. They were between the third
and fourth levels when the shaft
pinched. 1t is possible that they have
been thrown into one Of the drifts and
are safe. but no tidings can be had from
them. A rescuing party went into the
shaft In the adjoining mine which was
connected with the Anna Lee, but found
the connecting tunnel filled with dirt
rocks and broken timbers. 1t Is expect
ed that many hours, and perhaps days,
will be required to reach the entombed
miners, and in the meantime the rescu
ing party is in momentary danger of be-
ing caught in second slide.
The cave-in began So feet from the ton
of the shaft, and the debris has filled a
great part of the shaft. The Anna Lee
Is about 900 feet deep. A great amount
of work will therefore be required not
only to clear the shaft in order to make
passageway to the levels, but also to
make way into the stations and then
to the slopes, which are also included
in the cavern.
The cause of the disaster can not be
definitely stated, but it is known that
the timbers were insufficient to sustain
the great weight, both lateral and per-
pendicular, to which they have been
subjected.
About two weeks ago the shaft of the
Lee shrunk to such an extent in one of
the stations that the cage would not
pass down. The engineer reversed and
brought back the three men who We're
in the cage. This was the first indica-
ton that the workings were closing in
and efforts were made to remedy the
trouble.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
THE BACUlN WOMAN IS LOCATED
Mrs. davidson and tbs san Francisco
Scandal n burning Topic.


Scandal burning Topic.
San Francisco, Jan. 3.-Mrs. Mary A.
Davidson says that the mysterious Mrs
Baddin, whom she declares forced her
to act the part of an intermediary in the
attempt to extort $4,000 from Rev. DR.
G. o. Brown. has been found. She says
she gave careful description of the
woman to her attorney and that Mrs.
Baddin has been located and will be
produced in court as a witness for the
defense. The detectives who are work
Ing up the case do not regard Mrs
Davidson's story about Mrs. Baddin as
true. They declare that Mrs. Baddin
Is a myth employed by Mrs. Davidson
in the furtherance of her designs upon
DIR. Brown and that the real Mrs. Bad
din Is Mrs. Davidson herself.
DR.. Brown is being severely scored
in some places because his counsel will
not permit any inquiry into the truth
or falsity of the scandal connecting his
name with that of Miss Overman.
Mrs. Davidson's trial in the police
court goes on tomorrow
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
EVERY BIRTHDAY FALLS ON FRIDAY
T. culiar Coincidence in III, Family of
Robert G Hustled.

Camden, N. j., Jan. 3.-This Is the
birthday of Robert G. Hustled, an old
and respected resident of Bridgeton. To
the outside world there is nothing re-
markable about this, but it is a matter
of grave concern to the Hustled house,
hold, for the reason that they are in
clined to be trifle superstitious, and
consequently view with alarm the
fact to which the almanac bears testi-
mony, that the anniversary of the birth
OF every one of the family falls this
year on Friday. His eldest son will
celebrate his birthday on the second
Friday in March, his daughter on the
first Friday in May, his son on the
third Friday of September and his wife
on the third Friday of October. More
than this. two of the birthdays occur
on the thirteenth day of the month.
The members of the Hustled family are
wishing that it was the end of the year
instead of the beginning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
AlMOSl IN GUNSFOT OF HAVANA
Cuban Insurgents Headed Direct for the
Capital.

Havana, Jan. 3.-The latest advices
indicate that the insurgents are making
swift advance directly upon Havana.
The advance guard Of their cavalry,
under General La Crete, was at latest
reports at La Paste. which is only %
miles from Havana
General La Crete, with his cavalry,
seems to be but a scouting party in ad-
vance OF the insurgent wing command
ed by Bandera.
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.
Owing to the near approach of the
insurgent forces to Havana and the dis
turbances in the province of Pima Del
Rio, martial law was declared today in
the province of Havana and Pima Del
Rio.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10

escape defeat II they attempt to restore
the Catholic schools in Manitoba. The
leaders of the present government are
facing the most dangerous situation
that has confronted a ministry for
years. Cabinent after cabinet has
lodged and slid around the religious
question, which every one in the do
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
YEARN FOR FOREIGN MISSION WORK
Meeting Of Student Volunteers at L. ycr.
pool Shows Enthusiasm.

London, Jan. 3.-The proceedings at
Liverpool of the international confer
ence of Student Volunteers were con-
tinued today with a largely increased
attendance. fully 1900 delegates having
registered at the convention hail. The
annual report shows great growth of
the movement in the United States, as
well as in Great Britain, Northwest
university, near Chicago, being credited
with the largest membership of volun-
teers Of any institution across the
water. Nearly every institution of
learning on the continent has also a
corps, or band, composed of members
of both sexes.
Only one declaration is necessary to
secure membership, this being that the
applicant is willing and DESTROYS of be-
coming foreign missionary. Measures
for arousing enthusiasm for foreign
mission work among the graduates of
institutions of learning throughout the
world were discussed today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
SOME TRACTION MEN WILL STRIKE
Others viii Not and Trouble Is Feared
at PHI ldeIpnia

at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Jan. Sat 1:40 this
morning F'ridaO the motormen and
conductors employed by the Union
traction Company decided not to go to
work when the first day cars start at 4
o'clock. The official declaration was
made at mass meeting of the men in
Labor Lyceum. 1t came amid the great
est CONFUSION. and against the strong
protests or their conservative leaders.
In tact, the excitement was so intense
that numerous small riots between the
TWO elements were averted with the
greatest difficulty. Many of the conser-
vatives left in disgust.
Throughout 1t was manifest that
many of the men who went out on the
last strike will report for duty as usual.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
SUBJECTED OF A TENDER INTRIGUE
Deputy jules Coutaut Shot By an Ira,e
Husband.

Paris, Jan. 3.-M. Jules Coutant. a
member of the chamber of deputies in
the socialist interest, representing the
district of Sceaux, has been shot at with
revolver and seriously wounded by a
former election agent. The agent sus-
pected the deputy of an intrigue with
his wife.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
STATEMENT ON THE BOND ISSUE
Carlisle. II Is Reported. viii Report the
Ordering of a PuhIic Loan

New York, Jan. "A special to the
World from Washington says:
Secretary Carlisle will at once issue
a full statement to the public on the
bond issue. 1t will most undoubtedly
announce that the president will order
public loan"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10

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.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
TERRIBLE MASS GRE AT oRMAH
Two Thousand Christi ans said 10 Have
Been Murdered

Constantinople, Jan. 4.-The recent mas
sacre at Ormah is stated to have been
terrible. The official dispatches admit
that 800 Christians were killed, but ac-
cording to private accounts about 1000
Christians were killed. No further de-
tails of the massacre, however. have been
received. The massacre is said to have
occurred at Biredjik. an important town
ON the Euphrates. The outrage is believed
to have been committed by the Kurds and
Hamedics colony. The ambassadors have
received word that the bloodshed there
was exceptionally serious.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10

Commissioner OF shoshone County.
Boise, Jan. 2.-Governor Mcconnell has
appointed John Schott Anderson commits
sioner OF Shoshone county to I'LL the va
cancy caused by the resignation Of John
Stock,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10

Shakespeare mentions perfumes as In
common use In his time.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
THIS COMING EXPOSITION AT oMAH

Articles of Ircnrror ton Are Formal,
Allowed ard Signed.
Omaha, Jan. 3.-The articles of incor-
poration Of the transmississippi and in
ternational exposition were formally
adopted and signed at meeting of the
executive committee this evening. The
headquarters of the corporation is To-
Gated 1t Omaha
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10
MURDER AND SUICIDE BY A BOY
Shot Two Girl Cousins. Aged Four and
Eight, and Then Himself

Milwaukee. JAN. "a boy named
Walters. while playing, secured a re-
volver and shot his cousins. girls. aged
and 8. The boy then sent a ball
through his own head.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-10


Is its base of supplies. where produce OF
all Kinds is more abundant and cheaper
than elsewhere. more interesting re-
gion for investment of capital in mining
enterprises was never offered Hereto.
fore the Indians on the Nez Perez reser-
walton have controlled the key to this
remarkably rich region. but with the
opening of the reservation 1t will speedily
become the white mans paradise Navi-
CATION of the Clearwater river is an as
sured fact the coming season. two steam
ers FOR the purpose now being constructed.
The Bitter Root range of mountains. II
must be understood. is really the mother
range or the continent. The Occur
dAlenes are simply a spur and offshoot
thereof. 1t stands to reason that its great
mines, like those of the Occur d'Alenes
are found in spur. II is much more rea-
sonable and likely that still greater de-
posits of mineral will be found In the
mother range itself The great mining
camps of the future will be found upon
the western slope of these Bitter Root
mountains In Dixie alone experienced
men inform me that there is more gold
quartz in sight today than in the Cripple
Creek country. and that il some of these
big Colorado and Montana operators
would but take time to investigate the
Dixie country they would be beside them
selves with excitement. Without commit
ting myself personally to such state
ment. l have no hesitation whatever In
making the assertion, based on my own
observations, that Dixie and Elk CITY
nave both the making of greater gold pro-
ducing camps than any in Colorado today,
and that the great fortunes of the next
Few years will be made by those who have
the nerve to exploit some of the more
prominent and promising mining nroner-
ties In these districts.