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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
HERMANN's IRRIGATION MEASURE.
Commission to Look After Water
Supply for Arid Lands.

Washington, Jan. N.-Representative
Hermann of oregon, the chairman or the
committee on irrigation of arid lands,
has introduced a bill embodying the rec
concentrations by the national irrigation
congress recently held at Phoenix, Ariz.
The bill provides for public land com
mission, to be composed Of commission
er of the general land office, the director
of geological survey and three other per-
sons to be appointed by the president,
whose duty 1t shall be to cause a survey
and contoured topography map or the
areas embracing the public lands, on
which shall be outlined the larger natura!
photographic basins and lands classihed
within each basin, according as they are
most valuable for raising trees for pas
ture and agriculture.
The water supply of each basin shall be
ascertained at important points, the
amount utilized for irrigation and water
power and the amount flowing to waste.
The underground supply shall be ascer-
tanned as far as possible and where neces-
sary experimental wells shall be sunk 10
determine as to conditions and quantity
of available water. The character and
value of the timber within each basin
shall be ascertained and that which car
| be cut without injuring the water sup
ply.
The areas which can be devoted to public
grazing without damage to the trees OIL
waters shall be ascertained. The com
mission shall, with the approval of th'
secretary of the interior, make suitable
regulations for the occupation and utilla
ton of the public lands within the pow
ers granted the secretary. Persons shall
be appointed whose duties 1t shall be t.
enforce the regulations of the commits
sion made for the protection of forests
wood land, grazing lands and waters.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29

The first and second days there will be
amateur and professional events, while
on the 22d the regular championships Will
be held. The size of the track Will be
half mile. Among the probable profess
sional starters will be Joe Donoghue,
Harley Davidson, Howard Mosher. Jonn
Nilsson and others, including several
Canadians. John s. Johnson, the cycle
and skate champion Is also expected to
start. Great interest is taken by Dono-
ghue's friends In his appearance In these
events. He has been skating well this
winter at the big artificial Ice Kinks in
New York and Brooklyn, and Is said to
have recovered his old-time form, which
once made him invincible. In conjunc-
ton with the amateur championships
usually given, the professional element
in the sport will be catered to by the In
auguration of championships for those
who make a business Of sport. The dis
tances of the amateur events are quarter
mile, one mile, five miles and ten miles
William b. Curtis, president Of the as
ISOLATION, known as Father BIZ Cur
tbs. Is making strenuous efforts to have
these events surpass any in the history Of
the association He has long been 6
prominent figure in A. A. U. circles, ant
he was one of the organizers of the New
| York Athletic Club a generation ago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
| BUREAU OF MINING INDUSTRY.
Senator Perkins Thinks the Govern
ment should Take COgnixance.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Perkins today
introduced a bill which is intended to pave the
way to the establishment of bureau or a de-
partment of the government to be devoted to
the mining industry The resolution recites
by way of preamble that the mining interests
of the United States have no clear representa-
ton in the organization OF the government
and 1t provides for the appointment OF COM
mission to be composed OF the commissioner of
the general land office. the commissioner OF
labor and the director of the geological sur
vey, whose duty 1t shall be to determine the
hest method of ascertaining all the facts of
general Importance relating to mines and
mining within the United States. whether by
a mining bureau, a secretary OF mines and
mining, a commissioner of mines or a commits
sion and to report to the secretary of the inter-
Tor bill providing means for securing all
necessary information concerning mining and
related industries in the United States"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29

ton of any other man by the action of !
the populists.
That is characteristic of Clagett. Two !
years ago. during the contest between
Sweet and Shoup, there was a time when |
majority of the populists were ready
to go to Sweet and elect him. Clagett !
is said to have got nine OF them to agree
In writing to stand out against it, and
they remained true to the pledge. This
illustrates his influence over his support
ers.
Dubois Men Firm.
The democrats outside of the legislature
are working for Dubois generally, but It
Is thought that their main purpose is to
produce a situation that can only be
solved by the election of a democrat by
the aid of the silver republicans The
impression grows out of statements made
by some of them to the effect that pop
ulist is certain to be elected at once. They
are thought to be running bluff"
What the silver republicans would do
| after the democrats had made an honest
effort to elect Dubois and failed is not
known, but it Is apparent that the silver
| republicans will not be stampeded to a
a democrat now. They are philosophical
| about 1t and do not seem to be worrying
| any.
| CONCENTRATING Colorado.
| Without dissenting voice both houses
Of the legislature today passed the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution:
whereas, The cheerful intelligence has
been received that the legislature of the
state of Colorado has proven magnani
nous enough to rise above partisan bias
and has by unanimous vote of all thu
silver advocates of that body returned t.
the senate that priceless champion Of bi
metallism, that noble advocate of tn
peoples dearest rights, Henry M. Teller
therefore be 1t
Resolved. That the legislature Of tn
state of Idaho send greeting and con
CALCULATIONS to the legislature and tn
people of the banner silver state of tn
Union for thus honoring a statesman t
whom honor is rightfully due; be 1t ful
i, | Their
Resolved, That the president of tn
senate and the speaker of the house {
representatives be, and they are hereb
requested to notify the officers of tn
. legislature of the state of Colorado
the adoption Of this resolution, and
forward each copy thereof"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
DIPLOMATIC CORPS THE GUESTS.

Second In the Series of State Dinners
at the White House.
Washington. Jan. H.-The second in the
series of state dinners was given by
President and Mrs. Cleveland at the
White house tonight, the diplomatic corps
being the guests. The number accepting
invitations was such that the long corri-
dor in the rear Of the main vestibule at
the entrance to the mansion had to be
used for the occasion.
The dining table was decorated with
profusion of La France and Bridesmaid
roses and ferns.
The guests included most of the foreign
ministers, many of them accompanied by
their ladies', Secretary and Mrs. Olney,
Senator Sherman and others.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
REMAINS OF ALBERT WILLIS ARRIVE
Body of the Late Minister to Hawaii
in San Francisco.

San Francisco Jan. 20-The remains Of
Albert Shelby Willis, late United States
minister to Hawaii, were brought hither
by the steamer Australia today, and were
this evening taken to Louisville, KY, for
interment. Mrs. Willis and her son ac-
companied the remains. NO military es-
cort was sent from Honolulu by the Ha-
waiian government, by the special request
of Mrs. Willis, who desired to make the
Journey unattended. The mourners were
met on the arrival of the steamer here by
military representatives of Governor Budd
and General Forsythe, u. s. A.. command
ing the department of California, this ev-
ening.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
FOUND HIS BROTHERS. DEAD BODY.
Sad Ending to the Search of Henry
Gray.

Pomera, Cal, Jan. 20.-Henry Gray,
who recently went to Mazatlan, Mexico,
to see his brother Joe Gray. who was
Interested In mining. writes that the lat
ter has been murdered. Gray's body was
found in canyon in San Lorenzo noun
tains, where he had evidently been shot
with a Winchester rifle. His clothing
had been removed and his head had been
severed from his body and was found
concealed in the bushes two miles from
the body. The Mexican authorities are
investigating.
The murdered man was born In Port
land. Or, and was a cousin to United
States Senator Wolcott of Colorado.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29

Ballentine Is state senator from Blaine
county He got the solid vote OF the
populists on the first ballot ana the vo.es
of Clawson, Thomas, Davis and McMur-
rim The democrats voted generally TOT
]. c. Rogers on the first ballot. he is
a populist and Is district attorney Tor
the Fourth district. On the second they
went back to Secretary of State Lewis.
Fem compliments ex-Auditor FRANK
Ramsey with his lone republican vote.
There Is activity in the camps OF the
democratic and populist leaders tonight.
The populist caucus is In session and the
struggle Is said to be between Texas An
gel and George Lewis. Anti-'Iagett pop
ulists say that either can be elected to-
morrow and there are democrats who
hold the same views. But there are pop
ulists who have said they would not vote
for either IL their votes would elect him.
If Lewis Is selected a committee Will De
sent to the governor to ascertain IL ne
will appoint populist secretary In the
event of Lewis election to the senator
shin II he refuses, 1t is not likely that
Lewis can win. Some say the governor
will Weld to the demand, others insist he
will not.
One element entering into the problem
Is the uncertainty whether or not the
governor is himself entertaining an am
bition to be the man to break the dead
lock- If he is not, he will probably agree
to the populists' demand. Opinions direr
widely as to the chance for Angel to get
the democratic vote. but high demo-
cratic authority tells the correspondent
that he is likely to do So
Another element of the problem is the
attitude that Clagett will assume If he
sees the senatorship going to another.
He has control of the populists. and
many do not believe that he will assent
to the election of any one else at this
stage of the contest. These say that ne
can hold his men, and If necessary he
will break up the caucus. Clagett mas
been the overwhelming choice of the pop
ulists. and 1t seems strange If they Will
permit him to be beaten. But those VINO
want to run another man when there Is
a chance for an election insist that II the
populists do not soon put up a man VINO
can be elected Dubois will capture the
prize There may be enough Clagett mef
converted to this view to control the eau
Gus on a crucial test Still that prob
lem will remain whether or not the re
mainder will yield. 1t has often beer
asserted that Clagett has ten men on
written pledge not to permit the cleo
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
MINE OWNER IN COURT
Claims He Has Been BuncOed by
Chicago People.

Chicago, Jan. 20.-Louis c. Tetard, who
saws he is owner of q mine in California
known as the Gold Reward, and Roscoe
A. Sweet, who claims the ownership of
the McCabe mines, Arizona. have begun
suits for $4,000 in the superior court
against valentine Hoffman of the Brewer
and Hoffman Brewing Company, and j.
e. Buell.. Hoffman, 1t is alleged, began
negotiations for the purchase of the min
ing property, the purchases depending on
the report of Buell., who was introduced
as a mining expert and literally paid by
the mine owners for the examination.
His reports were unfavorable and Hoff-
man refused to buy. 1t is charged that
Hoffman never intended buying and
Hoffman and Buells object was to get
heavy expense money from Tetard and
Sweet.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
Mining Stocks.

New York. Jan. 21.-Bulwer 45c, Chollar SIC.
Crown Point 35c, Con. Cal. and Va. $40, Dead
wood 81 Gould and Curry 40c. Hale and Nor
cross 1920 Homestake $780, Iron Silver 32c.
Mexican 42c, Ontario $3.50, Ophir 81, Plymouth
&c. Quicksilver 81, do preferred s11, Sierra Me-
yada 45c, Standard 15c, Union Consolidated
a5c Yellow Jacket soc.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
sTEEL-FooT FLlERS ARE AT WORK.
Champion Speed Skaters of America
to Compete at stamford, Conn.

Stamford. Conn.,. Jan. Recommending
today the National Amateur Skating AS
ISOLATION will hold its annual champion
ship races during a skating tournament
which begins today and closes the I'D.
The contests will be held at Cove Pond,
weather permitting. under the auspices
of the Outing Athletic Club All depends
on the condition of the weather, but the
prospects are good for fine meeting.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
s,a,n VIII Grant Reforms.

Madrid, Jan. 21.-At the close of yesterdays
cabinet meeting Premier Senior Canovas Del
Castillo declared that although they had full
confidence In the success of military operations
of Cuba the government prepared to
grant reforms and submit decree with that
object In view to the council of state.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
nil on Irrigation Matters.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Representative Her.
mann of oregon, chairman OF the committee on
irrigation and lands, has introduced bill en-
bodying the recommendations made by the
national irrigation congress recently held at
Phoenix Arizona.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
whoIesnle Grocery Destroyed.

Boston, Jan. N.-The wholesale grocery store
of Charles =. Moody & Co. burned at O clock
tb,s morning. Loss 500 0o0 The adjoining
buildings were occupied by J. Baker Co..
and Isaac w. Monroe & Co.. Wholesale grocers.
and were badly damaged. Joseph Enos a fire
man. was badly burned and injured internally.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
RossLAND MINERS BADLY BURNED.

John North and George Scott Caught
I'm Powder Explosion.
Rossland, B. c., Jan. N.-John North
and George Scott were badly burned
today. They were drilling in the Column
bia- Kootenay mine, and the drill struck
some powder which had remained in the
bottom of the hole. The friction set
1t on. blowing both men several feet.
Scott will probably lose both eyes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
Mail From India Fumigated.

New York, Jan. 71.-The mail from India.
which is being distributed today in this city
and which arrived on the steamship Teutonic
from Liverpool has been thoroughly fumigated
bv orders of Health Officer Doty to guard
against any possibility Of danger from the
bubonic plague.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
damages for Breach of Promise.

London JAM 20.-In the suit for breach of
promise brought by Miss Mabel Duncan against
Captain Arthur Bingham Crabbe of the Royal
Irish regiment, damages being asked to the
amount of $4,000, verdict by consent was
rendered today for the plaintiff. The terms
of the settlement not stated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29

Toronto, Ont Jan. 2.-At 5 o'clock this
morning a spark from the dynamo of the Tor
onto Electric Company's building caused a fire
which resulted in the total destruction of the
big dynamo. The city will be dark tonight.
Loss $780, 600, fully covered by insurance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
Sullivan VIII Recoxer.

New Bedford. Mass, Jan. H.-John L. Snlli-
van passed fairly comfortable night After
treating the patients throat this morning. his
physician reiterated the statement that Sulli-
van would be all right IN few days.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
WIN Honor Cnnadian Mayora.

Montreal Jan. 21.-It Ii announced here that
on the occasion of the queens jubilee her maj
esty will knight the mayors OF the FIVE largest
Canadian cities-Montreal. Toronto. Quebec.
Hamilton and Ottawa.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29

Denver, Jan. ala special to the Republican
from Cheyenne, Wyo., says:
Word received from Senator Warren to-
day that he would leave Chicago tonight for
Washington to resume his duties. Senator
Warren was taken sick at Chicago a month ago
while on his way to Washington and for a time
his condition was extremely critical
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-01-29
THE TWO BALLOTS FOR SENATOR.
Ballentine, Dubois and Rogers the
Lenders In the Fight.

Two ballots were taken for senator to-
day, with the following results:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-19
BIRMINGHAM VEGETABLES
Eclipses .Anythipg in That Lime at the centesnisl=-Ri4tta. Bros. to Be Con-
 grqtulatsd on Thsir Enterprise.

sH Hs
 It will be remembered by the State Her. aid readers. that about the middle of May the editor of the State Herald in com pany with, Supt. Woodruff, of the tele- phone excha cge, made visit to the truck faam cis9 the Rietta Bros.. of this city, which at that time was far superior to anything evor before accomplished in the raising of vegetaIbles in this section so early in the season. It was sugg ssted to Mr Reitta that he make an exhibit at the Nashville Centenni4I and let the public see that minerals are not altogether the boasts of the Birmingham district, but th.t 1t cannot be surpassed in truck farm ing and fruit growing. He agreed to ar range the exhibit in defere-cs to the wishes of the State Herald, as it would be of no personal profit to him, provided the expense es of transportation could be cb tained The editor corresponded with Commissioner Culver who immediately agreed to deifray the expenses, and as noted a few days ago, one of the best arranged exhibits of vegetables left the Birmin gham depot that was ever ra!s in Alabama, and not only the Nashville papers. but visitors to the Centennial are astonished and refuse,l many of them, to believe what has been accomplished in vegetable raising in this ssctio~.
 MT. Rietta accompanied his % hibit to Nashville and took special pains in ar ranging it so that 1t will retain its fresh- ness for several weeks, and on leaving was presented with the following letter, which speaks for itself:
 Centennial City Tenn. June IF. 1897. Messrs. Rietta Bros. Birmir gh am. Ala. ss
 Dear Sirs--.Your shipme-t abies received yesterday. for which p'ease ac-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-19
AT EAST LAKE.

The Birmingham Railway and Electric company has selected fer next week, com. n:encing Monday night, the International Vaudeville company, headed by Peters and Green, two of he funniest comedians ever seen in Birmingham. They come supported by a company CT high class specialists Chief among them are the following: Mr. Al c. Lawrence, descriptive baritone, using illustrated views with his songs; Miss Lil- Han rurlra n formerly prina donpa of the Duff Opera company: Miss Netsie Peters a bright, vivacous little soubrette; Miss Ada Sweeney, who sings and dances herself into the hearts of the audience, and last but not least, Phil Peters ard James Green, who are always funny and 3 sure cure for the blues.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-19

cept my sincere thanks. They are the finest vegetables ever saw and far sur pass anythi-g on exhibition here. With this contribution Alabama's exhibit excels any other here I was prepared to have Birmingham eclipse others in minerals, but was surprised to- know she could pro- duce such ren-arkable vegetables.
 The only drawback ito your vegetables is that am often called on to deny the assertion that they were bought by me in California or Florida.
 Please ccept my congratulations upon your success in vegetable raising.
 Yours, etc.,
 ess~ H. c. M'CALL.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-19
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-19
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