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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
WAS A SENSATIONAL SUICIDE
POstmaster Mapes of Kansas city
Blew His brains Out.

Kansas City, Kan, March Ito es-
cape arrest for embezzlement of govern
ment funds Frank Mapes, postmaster
of this city. committed suicide this
morning at his own residence
On Thursday last two postoffice in
spectors arrived here and began an in
vestigation of the Office. Upon their
arrival Mapes showed no uneasiness
but as they pursued the investigation
through Friday and Saturday he be-
came nervous and depressed in spirits
The inspectors finished the work last
night, and their investigation proved
the postmaster to be an embezzler to the
amount of about $4,000.
Mapes undoubtedly knew the condi-
ton of his trust, and it Is evident that
he feared arrest.
He decided upon death. His manner
of ending his life was sensational in
the extreme. At breakfast time he COM
planned of being i'll and retired to his
room
Soon afterwards he had his wife send
for three men who had been friends
of long standing. When these men ar
rived at the house Mrs. Mapes met
them at the door.
No sooner had she swung open the
door than pistol shot rang through
the house. Mrs. Mapes and the three
men ran to the postmaster's bedroom.
They found him in the agonies of death.
He had blown out his brains and died
almost instantly,
The deceased was appointed postmas-
ter by President Cleveland three years
ago He had long been prominent in
local and Kansas politics He was UNI
der $4,000 bonds to the government.
with local business men as sureties. The
funds embezzled are supposed to have
been spent in gambling and drinking.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
CRIMINAL CASES AT BOISE, IDAHO
Cattle Thief COnvictcd--Tragcdi es
Predicted in the Future.

Boise, Idaho, March ia case that
has been attracting a great deal of at
tention was brought to a close when
Ed. Ferris was convicted of cattle steal
Ing. 1t was his second trial In the
first trial he was acquitted. The trial on
the second count Immediately followed.
and has resulted as stated.
The evidence in both cases was prac-
tically the same
There has been much interest In the
matter. and the verdict is very satlsfac-
tory to cattle men who have suffered
from depredations of the rustlers for
years.
Ferris is the man who escaped to Col
orado and was arrested there.
1t Is stated that the people OF Cassa
county, IL they fail to bring the MUIR
derers of Jerome Cummings and John
Wilson to justice in the courts. will or
ganize to put stop to such acts of
lawlessness. The trouble there is be-
tween cattle men and sheep men. Sew
eral tragedies have resulted, Cummings
and Wilson, sheep herders, being killed
about February 4. while tending their
flocks.
There is trouble in prospect over the
accounts of Captain J. NJ. Wells, who
acted as Idaho's worlds fair commits
sloner. He deposited funds of the state
In the Columbian bank in Chicago, that
failed, $1543 being locked up. Wells
commission expired January 1, 1894.
Since then the receiver of the bank
has paid him some 70 per cent on the
claim.
1t Is claimed that Wells had no right
to receive the money and that having
received 1t, he should at once pay it into
the state treasury. A demand has been
made upon him for a settlement, and
his bondsmen have been notified of the
action taken.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
HE ABUSED GOVERNOR BRADLEY
Kentucky Senator Made n Fuss Over
Doubtful Report.

Frankfort. KY. March 13.--At II 80
structlons from Governor Bradley TO
clear the senate cloak room, in which
were Senator Blackburn and friends,
including Jack Chinn.
The Blackburn leaders at once draw
up a resolution of rebulSe to the gov
ernor. Petrie. republican, asked that
committee be appointed to confer with
the governor and see il such an order
had been issued. Bronston bitterly
scored the governor. Goebel said the
governor had no right to interfere with
rights Of the senate. II for one" he
shouted, "am ready to protect my own
rights and privileges"
Salier. democrat, said 1t was the duty
Of the senate out Of respect to the gov
ernor to send a committee to find out If
he issued such an order. Bronston said:
Never will committee go to the gov
ernor with my consent or with my
vote"
Sheriff Armstrong here said that he
had received the orders mentioned from
the governor. Bronston said: II would
denounce the act of the governor, If it
were with the last drop of my blood.
1t is an outrageous. unlawful. treaeh-
erous act" he screamed. amidst the
pounding of the gavel and the suppress
ed hum of many voices. Let the gov
ernor leave US alone, and pass resolu-
lions to condemn the man who Is gov
ernor by accident. / denounce his ac-
ton and am ready as a Kentucklan
and as a man."
Senator Deboe denounced the reflec-
ton on the governor as false and I'M
true. II say 1t to his face said he,
glazing at Bronston. Then he sat down.
Bronston jumped up and commenced
to- unbutton his vest. Before he could
act the presiding officer succeeded in
restoring order.
Salier said he was not willing to in
suit the governor and moved to refer
the motion offered by Bronston to the
committee on rules. This was done.
Bronston, Goebel and leaders of the
Blackburn wing, seeing they had been
outvoted, subsidized. In Joint assembly
the roll call showed 12S members pres
ent, necessary to a choice IS. The ballot
resulted; Blackburn So Carlisle 10,
Buckner /. The republicans again re-
fused to vote. There was no quorum.
Popullst Poor refused to vote. The
chair announced no election, and the
assembly adjourned.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
FOR A DELEGATE FROM ALASKA
Bill for That Purpose to He Favor
ably Reported.

Washington, March 1.-THE commit
tee on territories of the house today
voted to report favorably to the house
the bill introduced by Mr.. Scranton Of
Pennsylvania for delegate from Alas
ka. Under the bill the delegate is to hold
his seat in congress on the same terms
as the delegates from other territories.
A vigorous opposition to the bill was
made by Mr. Perkins of Iowa. He held
that all the information secured by the
committee from Alaskan officials and
agents of the treasury showed existing
conditions in Alaska that did not war;
rant territorial form of government
and that statehood was not to be
thought of for many years. if ever. The
danger which the bill might bring, he
said, was that the delegate would be
named by the great commercial COM
panies of Alaska and be a representa-
tive of the interests of those companies
rather than of the United States. The
other members of the committee voted
for the bill.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
IS INDIAN AGENT NOW
George Newman Confirmed bv
the Senate.
AFTER VERY MUCH OBJECTION
senators Squire and wilson Believed IN
the Home Buie Principle In
Nominations.

Washington, March 13.-The senate
held an executive session today for tba
purpose of considering several nomina-
tons which had been held back almost
since the beginning of the session. and
against which opposition was made
because of the fact that the nominees
were not residents of the state in which
they were appointed. The first of these
taken up was that of William Fl. An
derson of Kentucky, who was appointed
register of lands at Enid, O. T. An ave
and nay vote was taken and resulted
70 to "a In Anderson's favor.
The nomination of George H. New
man of Tennessee to be Indian agent
at the Colville agency, in Washington
was also confirmed, the vote being 2S
to 49,.
The fight against Anderson was led
today by Senator Dubois and he was
defended by Senator Lindsay. Sen
ators Wilson and Squire of Washington
both protested against the Newman
nomination and they were supported In
the contention by Senator Hill. SEN
ators Harris and Bate both spoke in
high terms of Newman's fitness for the
office. Senator Hill made vigorous
speech in support of the home-rule
principle in nominations to federal Of
fees.
Mr.. Newman, after being favorably
reported to the senate, was held back
by one vote. The senators from Wash
ington both fought the nomination Wig
orously on the ground that Mr.. New
man was not a resident of the state
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would not drop the matter and the NOM
nation again came up, and this time
he had more supporters He Is made
agent of the Occur d'Alene reservation
in Idaho and the Colville reservation
| In Washington, to succeed Captain
Bubb of the Fourth infantry. The prin-
cipal candidates for the Office other
than the successful one were Mr.. Fra
zelle of Mount Hope. Spokane county.
| and Patrick Dillon of Davenport, Lin
1 coin county.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20


A live correspondent Is desired In every
town, village and school district In Idaho
county. Stationery and postage fur
nishod.
NJ notice will be taken Of anonymous
communications. The name and address
Of the writer must in all cases be fur
nished, not necessarily for publicat ton,
but as a guarantee of good faith.
Correspondence giving news or facts OF
interest to the public, as well as sugges-
lions and experiences upon the subjects
Of farming. manufacturing, railroadins,
shipping, Immigration and everything
that serves to develop the resources oil
Idaho, presented In a brief and pithy man
ner, 10 desired from all parts of the state
and elsewhere.
School reports-Teachers are requested
to send to the Free Press copies of month
ly reports, giving names OF scholars nei-
Their absent nor tardy. ETC., for publica-
ton.
The publication of a communication Is
no evidence that the editor adopts its
sentiments. The author alone Is respon-
sibie for them.
Write only on one side of the paper.
The "Old Reliable Free Press (estab-
lished in 1860 Is the leading journalistic
advocate of the richest country on earth
the great Camas Prairie and Clearwater
Basin. Strictly non-partisan In politics
and impartial in all things. Subscribe for
Il and patronize IL.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
ARE AFTER THAT SUNDAY TRAIN
Wallace People VIII Leave No Stone
Unturned.

Wallace, March 13.-J. p. O'Brien, su-
perintendent of the o. r. & N, was
here yesterday looking after the inter-
ests of the company. The business men
took advantage of his presence to pre-
sent him with a petition for a Sunday
train. His coming was unexpected, and
the only time for preparing 1t was while
he was making the run to Burke and
back, but in that short time a petition
was prepared and about 40 signatures
obtained The people are getting
thoroughly aroused in regard to this
matter and intend to keep agitating 1t
until they secure what the country SO
badly needs. A Sunday train was run
at one time, but 1t was taken off when
the depression came some years ago,
but the country is now in better condi-
ton than ever before and the lack of
proper mail facilities Is keenly felt.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20

be maintained. The question Is ths
principle. plain and simple: Do we want
to trade with other nations of the
world? Do We want to pay our debts
as we contracted them? They say down
east, some OF those gold fellows, that
those who are talking so much are sill
yer mine owners. / learn. however,
that the organization under whose kind
invitation 1 speak tonight is not COM
posed of mine owners nor of the people
of one party, nor one interest; but in
that organization are gathered demo-
Gratis. republicans and populists. who.
within their own parties, will fight out
this great question for Justice and for
right"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
MEN TRAMPLED ONE ANOTHER
Serious Injuries by Smashup ON
Railroad.

Brazil, Ind, March ia passenger
train on the Center Point branch of
the Vandalia line was wrecked at Cen
ter Point. south of here, this morning.
The engine and miners car, containing
about 100 miners, had gone to a side
track to make running switch, when
the other sections. composed of ca
boose and passenger car, got beyond
control of the trainmen, and shooting
down the heavy grade collided with the
first section. In their efforts to escape
they trampled one another frightfulIy.
Following is list Of the injured:
William May, right ankle broken and
other injuries; Michael Quinn, miner.
taken out unconscious; William lucas.
hip crushed; Sheriff John r. Payne, Sc
riously injured, one ear torn from his
head; Conductor William Kennedy, feet
smashed; Harley Henderson, baggage
master, face torn; - Isaacs, injured
about the legs and back.
Nearly every miner sustained more
or less serious injuries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
UNION PACIFIC VENTILATION
Senate Committee Looking Into Its
Affairs.


Washington, March 13.--The senate
committee on Pacific railroads resum-
ed its sitting today. devoting itself to
the Union Pacific. Oliver W. Mink
one Of the receivers of that road, was
interrogated by Senator Wolcott and
said there was included in the Union Pa
cific system about 5000 miles. of which
1430 was government aided road and
1922 belong to the Union Pacific Com
pany. For these 1922 miles the gross
earnings have been for the rs months
since the road came into the hands Of
receivers 2,S32, 632. the operating ex-
penses So, 1928. He said that in this
time the company had paid $3,505, 1856
interest on debts secured. especially
upon the company's land, of. which 1t
held 3,347, 900 acres.
The inquiries during the afternoon
session of the committee was devoted
to the question OF reorganization, Mr..
Mink being on the stand. He said
that the Union Pacific, judged by the
earnings of recent years. would not be
able to assume a fixed interest charge
of not to exceed $4.0O0O00. In any plan
OF reorganization, the Oregon Short
Line should be retained in the system
He suggested that the United States
appoint a commission and empower 1t
to negotiate for settlement. Mr.. Mink
said the consolidation OF the Central
Pacific and the Union Pacific would
make strong combination, but that If
the Oregon Short Line was retained IN
the Union Pacific system the Central
Pacific would not be necessary to the
former Mink took positive ground
against government ownership of the
road.
s. ii. ii. Clark, one of the receivers,
was examined as to the Union Pacific
connections at the Missouri river and
said the road had closer relations with
the Chicago 81 Northwestern than with
any other line. He knew of no reasons
for the fact that the Northwestern in
fluence was especially strong in the
reorganization plan and asserted that
he did not know Hon. Chauncey NJ. De
pew.
Clark positively said that the road
was paying no rebates and that 1t was
not In politics.
In questioning Mink Mr.. Woclott d.
rected his efforts to show that Russell
Sage and George Gould, who are the
trustees for the consolidated mortgage
OF the Kansas Pacific line. had prevent
ed the payment of the first mortgage in
terest, but Mink hesitated to reply TO
these questions, saying they involved
legal questions with which he was not
familiar.
Mr.. Gear announced an executive
meeting of the committee for Monday.
when 1t will be decided whether any
more hearings will be necessary
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
CAN PUT TEN SHIPS IN SHAPE
Request for s35O,O0O by the Navy
Department..

Washington, March 13.-The bureau
Of construction and repair of the navy
department today sent the house com
mittee on naval affairs request for a
special appropriation of $3.50, 900 to put
a number of war vessels into shape for
service If needed. The department rep
resents that with this amount 10 ships
now out of commission can be made
ready to go into commission.
The committee decided to recommend
that an appropriation of $350,000 be
made and the money Immediately
available. They also reduced the reg
ular appropriation for construction and
repairs from $14.0Oo.00o to ST., oOO, 900.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
THE GEORGIANs FAVOR MKINLEY
Thirteen Out of Sixteen Delegates
Pledged to Him.

Atlanta, Ga, March 12.-The McKin-
ley forces have practically captured the
Georgian vote in the national republic
an convention. Eight of the IL congress
sional districts have acted so far and
OF the 16 delegates chosen 10 are, ac-
cording to the statement of A. E. Buck,
chairman of the state executive COM
mittee. pledged to Mckinley, the other
three being for Reed. The First, Sew
enth and Eleventh districts have not
acted.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
DurTr AND BOSTON RroE1vnn
John F. FOrbis and Captain Thomas
Couch Appointed.

Butte, March 13.-The Butte Miner
says an application was made at Mis-
soula to Judge Knowles of the United
States court by the New York attor-
neys of eastern creditors for a receiver
for the Butte and Boston Mining Com
pany. Judge Knowles appointed John
F. Forbis Of Butte and Captain Thomas
Couch receivers. Forbis is the Butte
attorney of the company. Couch is
manager, as well as manager of the
Boston and Montana. The receivers
will take possession at once and reor-
ganlzation will be proceeded with.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
JIM HILL ADVISES CONSERVATISM
Northern Pacific BondhoIdcrs Told
to Go Slow.

New York, March 12.-President J. ].
Hill of the Great Northern railway, was
asked last night If he was to take part
in the reorganization of the Northern
Pacific railroad. He said:
"On that point have nothing to say.
but | will say that the bondhoiders of
the Northern Pacific should accept no
plan of reorganization which is not pre-
pared on a conservative basis; other
wise it will be only question of time
when the property will again be in the
hands of receivers"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
MILITIA OFFICERS ARE INCENsEp
Resigned Because Colonel Colt WINS
Not Reimbursed

Columbus. Ohio. March 1a.-Fifteen
commissioned officers Of the Fourteenth
regiment, o. N. O., Colonel Colt COM
manding. rendered their designations
today, the senate having killed a bill
to. reimburse Colt for heavy expenses
in securing acquittal from charge of
granddaughter, based on the death of a
man In mob which was fired into by
soldiers at the Washington Courthouse
riot. Colonel Colt will return the reslg-
nations disapproved.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
NO RIGHT OF WAY FOR TLumEs
Columbian & Red Mountain Railway
Bill WINS Amended,

Washington, March 12.-The report
as to the Columbia & Red Mountain
railway bill, which passed, In last Sun
day's issue was erroneous. The whole
last paragraph relative to right of way
Tor humes, etc, was stricken out be-
fore the bill passed. The house COM
mittee has reported favorably the
Sprague bank bill as amended by the
senate. Representative Hyde will try
to secure Its passage tomorrow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
THE BERMUDA MAY SLIP AWAY
Cuban Ff1ibustcrer steamer WIN
Bear Watching.

New York, March 1.-THE steamer
Bermuda, which was recently detained
In this port, the allegation being made
that she was about to carry force OF
hlibusterers to Cuba, is reported to be
again ready for sailing, and it is posi-
BILE she may leave before daylight.
At midnight the Bermuda had steam,
up, and though this may have been q
mere ruse. shipping men think it will be
found In the morning she has slipped
out of the bay during the night.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20

Indians mt shoshOne Agency Threat
en- to Make Trouble

Denver, March l5.-A special to the
Republican from Lander, Wyo., says:
A dispatch from the Shoshone agency
reports that Jim Washable, who was
shot by the half-breed. win Lamoreux.
Is in dying condition. Should young
Washakie die, the Indians will avenge
him by making war on a number of
Sioux half-breeds who are on the reser-
walton. es
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
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MICHIGAN FREE SILVER PARTY
Democrats of That State Organise
an Independent Wing.

Lansing, Mich March IA new po-
htical party. known as the Free Silver
Democratic Party of Michigan, was or
ganized here this afternoon at a con-
ference of 20 free silver democrats, rep
resenting various sections of the state.
permanent state organization was eff
fected with Charles Petowsky as pres
ident and George p. Hummer of Hol-
land as secretary.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
MRS. OLNEY WAS THE HOSTESS
Geographical Reception ut a Swell
Washington Hotel.

Washington d. c., March 12.-Mrs
Olney, wife of the secretary of state.
was the hostess of the geographical re-
ception at the Arlington this afternoon,
and for which 1000 invitations had been
issued. She was assisted by a number
Of ladies prominent in the social life
of the capital. The parlors and state
apartments of the Arlington were gor-
geously decorated with flowers and
growing plants this morning, and the
function promised was one of great
brilliancy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
BRUSSELS Is RIPE FOR A PLAN
VIII Indorse Any Scheme for Stable
Bimetallism.

Brussels. March 13--The premier, M.
p. Desdenacyre. replying to a question
urging the re-establishment of inter-
national bimetallism. said 1t was easy
to acknowledge the Importance of in
ternational bimetallism, and assured
the chamber that the government would
acquiesce in any measure insuring by
International agreement the stability
of the monetary exchange of gold and
silver.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-20
Another Duck Expedition.

Quantico. Va. March 12.-President
Cleveland, accompanied by Colonel
Rives and Commodore Lambertson. ar
rived this morning on the lighthouse
tender. and is hunting ducks.