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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-10-29
Gleanings From Tahoe,

Fall plowing is nearly all done.
Geo. Bingham is putting up a
new house.
Ed. Keller is home from Elk and
reports the mines looking we'll.
d.. Bingham has returned from
attending commissioners court.
Sam Mexican and son, and Mr..
Shinkle have gone to Elk with
vegetables.
James Bowles and Glasscock are
out from the east looking for land.
Think they will settle on the res
ervation, near Nezperce.
j. II. Bowles c..n beat Frank
Horning's prize potato; he has one
that weighs five pounds, and a tur.
nip that weighs Is pounds, grown
on his ranch.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-10-29
IDAHO. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 20, 1897.
District court is in session.

District court is in session.
Lumber for Henry S. Jones new
residence is being hauled.
J. E. Byron has purchased lots
west of O'Kane and is having
residence built.
The 5-stamp mill for the Hiyu
mine in Florence passed through
town Saturday.
For a square deal, fair treatment
and low prices try O'Bannon 4
Clark, Harpster, Idaho.
Correspondence from Westlake
and Harpster is unavoidably left
over for next weeks issue.
Sash doors Of all sizes, kinds and
varieties, at WAY Down prices at
g. G. Bunnell's, Lewiston.
On your way to or from Elk
City stop. at the Harpster hotel.
First-class meals 25c. Harpster,
Idaho.
Deeds, bonds, mortgages, leases
and all other forms of conveyan-
cling promptly done by A. F. Par
ker, notary public.
Low prices and honest treatmen
at Browns cash store, Stuart,
Idaho. Commission business
specialty.-GEo. Brown, Prop.
Remember the only place to get
choice fresh candies is at the
Grangeville candy factory in con-
nection with the M. & M. Cash
Store.
The most complete line of hard
ware in the state to select from, at
bedrock prices, at the Pioneer
hardware store of G. G. Bunnell,
Lewiston.
LADIEs.-Mrs. H. v. Riggs de-
sires to announce that she is now
ready to do dressmaking in the best
possible manner. She insures sat
isfactiOn. 18
| LAUNDRY.-I have just purchas.
ed the Grageville laundry and so
licit the public patronage. Moth
ing but the best of work done
Satisfaction guaranteed. - SING
LUNG, Proprietor. 1922
PrOspectOrs, miners and Others
headed for the Salmon river coun
try will find one of the best select
ed stock of goods in the county
to select from at White Bird
LEO FREiDENRICH.
Mrs. G. H. Schmadeka's is tn,
cheapest place to buy your MILL
merry goods. She has just received
the largest and finest assortment
ever brought to Grangeville; also
a fine line OF fascinators and ladies
underwear. The latest styles and
lowest prices. Call and get prices
before buying elsewhere.
A. T. Reynolds has bought a
block of ground south of the Cowen
residence and has contracted with
J, w. Henderson for the imme-
date erection of a handsome resi-.
dence. Mr.. Reynolds is at pres
ent in Lewiston and is figuring on
the cost of installing water sys.
tenn in Grangeville.
New subscribers to the F. P
this week are: E. Giggey, Harp
ster, Idaho; Geo. d. .Shissler, Colum
bus, Idaho; r. l.. higgins, Grange
vile, Idaho; r. NJ. Demon, Spring
field, Mass, sent by J. P. Taylor
G. M. Dunlap; POcatello, Idaho
sent by F. +. johnson, Dixie
!. Idaho; John S. Randolph, sent b,
j. A. Randolph, Grangeville; w. r
Hagood, Elk City, Idaho; d. L
Bills, Vernal, Utah, sent by Johl
Taylor, Mt. Idano.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-10-29
A Scrap OF Ancient History.

In the summer of 1886 we es-
tablished the FREE PRESS. At
that time and for several years la
ter the agricultural lands of Camas
prairie were being proved up on
at the rate of II section u week. It
did not take us long to find out
that very considerable portion of
these lands, particularly those
owned by non residents, were not
and have never to this day con-
tributed a nickel in the way Of
taxation towards the support and
maintenance Of our county govern
ment. Being duly impressed with
this fact and realizing the advan-
tage to the county in an enlarged
valuation of its assessment roll and
a corresponding increase in its an
nual revenues, we submitted to
two several boards of county COM
missioners propositions to furnish
the assessor, for stipulated sum,
a list of all lands within the county
on which receivers final receipt
had issued, in order that these
lands should bear their just pro-
portion of taxation as other lands
are taxed.
The commissioners thought fa-
vorably of tho idea. But there
were at that time-as there are
today-some loudmouthed patri-
OTIS who seem to think that our
county officials and every citizen
who, for services rendered, draws
dollar from the county treasury
are thieves and rogues-this class
of our population saw in the sim
pie business proposition of ours
scheme of Parker's to get his hand
into the county treasury, and such
a "roar" was made that the COM
missioners declined to act in the
matter, and as we had no desire to
have our own good name wantonly
assailed the whole matter "died
a-bornin.''
And SO, for all these years,
thousands of acres of decided land
in Idaho counny, have escaped
taxation and have never contribu-
ted cent towards maintaining the
county government, or towards
opening roads, building schools,
churches and other adjuncts of
civilization which enhances the
valuation of the property of these
tax-dodgers. We confess that it
has long been sore point with us.
Personally, we do not care how
high taxes are as long as they are
equal and borne by all alike, and
our own mouth has been sealed
for reasons stated above.
But now that Expert Cunning
ham in his report has recommend
ed the self-same thing, We rise to
remark that it is now in order for
the board of county commissioners
at their next meeting to advertise
for bids for the furnishing of q
transcript of all lands in the
county subject to taxation, in order
tn at this wholesale tax-dodging
shall cease. The law ON the sub
ject is plain. The decisions of the
courts have decreed that land il
subjec} to taxation as soon as the
final receipt is issued by the re.
ceiver of the land Office before
whom final proof is made. Lei
the commissioners do their duty il
> this matter and the assessment
roll of Idaho county will climb vi
90 per cent, which will lower tn
tax levy.
Stop at the Harpster hotel; 1s
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-10-29

Entered at the Post-office at Grangeville
Idaho, as second class matter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-10-29

Stop at the Harpster hotel; 1st
class meals 25c, Harpster, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-10-29

E-Special rates on application tor transient
and display advertisements.
EeNo paper or advertisement discontinued
Until all arrearages are paid up.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-10-29

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OOOOOOOOUUOOOOOOO
20 DIR. G. A. GREEN,
o DENTIST.
% Office, Grange block,
o over drug store. First
o class work guaranteed
% at Portland prices.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
MISSOURI DROUTH.
Intense Heat Dries Up Corn and
Stock Water Pools.

St. Louis, Sept. S.-The heat has been
Intense throughout the different sec
tiOns of the state during the past week
or more, and this, combined with the
scarcity of moisture, is drying up the
corn and causing suffering among cat
tie.
Specials from the following places
were received:
Centralia-This section is now under
going one of the severeSt droughts in it's
history. Late corn is greatly dana ged,
pastures are giving out and stock water
as becoming very scarce
Macon-The excessive heat and dry
weather for the past fifteen days will
play havoc with the corn crop in this
section. The creeks are running low
and cattle will soon suffer for water if
relief does not come from the clouds.
In the towns the wells are to the bot
toms but the East Fork reservoir which
supplies Macon, is holding out fairly
we'll and may tide over. The past
week has been the hottest of the sum-
mer.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
Major Hood Confident of Their Sue.
cess in the Next Campaign.

Major c. Hood of Emporia, who was
in Topeka on business a day or two
ago, is. confident of Republican success.
Major Hood said to a Journal reporter:
Although there are at this time
many men of many minds concerning
the nominee of the Republican party
for governor in the next campaign, it
is my opinion that the various ideas
will be harmonized and settled upon
some good strong candidate, who will
lead the party to victory.
"A number of good men have been
mentioned in connection with the var
ious places, but I have no idea who
will be nominated. The campaign will
undoubtedly begin early and the Re
publicans will organize and conduct an
aggressive fight from the outset. The
Populist administration is proving a
disappointment to a good many men
who are not likely to cast their lot with
that party in the next campaign. Meas
uTing the situation carefully, believe
concluded the major, that the chances
are very fiattering to the Republicans" ."
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08

oak casket has chestnut wood for its
sides and body; the trimmings are of
poplar and the top is of pine and filled
with knot holes. AS stated before this
caslzet is now on exhibition to the pub
lie at 406 Kansas avenue in my under
taking department. The wholesale price
of this casket is $3.50; I paid Mr.. Palm
er $40 for the same.
I also bought in same way for less
sum a casket from DeMoss & Penwell,
which I also have on exhibition. This
firm states publicly that their caskets
are not ''chestnuts," but made of chest
nut wood. This caSket consists of four
boards nailed in coffin shape; fiat top;
no glass cover, and the four boards are
covered with three cent calico. There
are II knot holes in the lid by actual
count. I keep this casket on exhibit
tion for the benefit of the public.
Four years ago I broke up the I'm
dertakers' combine. and the funeral
which was given Mr.. Scott, would at
that time have cost the friends of the
deceased no less than $3.50. Since that
time presume I have had the enrnity
of the parties who form that aSsocia-
ton. have the consolation that 1 have
reduced the price of funeral services
very materially and 1 am still making
some money out of the business. 1 am
taking charge of over half the funerals
of Shawnee county. 1 buy my goods in
large quantities, in as much, as have
four houses doing business of this class
in Topeka and adjoining territories.
have hearses that no other undertaken in
Topeka can possibly own, and equip
ments of every kind and character most
of which are unknown to the other es
tablishmentS. 1 have complete hack
lines in connection with this undertake
ing establishment, and have ready for
service 16 horses in the city of Topeka
alone. I expect in the future to control
the undertaking business of Shawnee
county by reason of good work and rea-
sonable prices.
And if it shall become necessary in
order that I may control the greater
portion of the trade of Shawnee county,
/ desire publicly to say that before win
ter comes, I will give my caskets away.
J. M. KNIGHT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
AN AcR1D FIGHT AT EMPoR1A
Dissension is Rife Over the Appoint
ment of Postmaster There.

The fight over the appointment of
postmaster at Emporia is increasing in
bitterness and the latest move was
made by J. H. Wiggam, the defeated
candidate, at the suggestion of c. V.
Eskridge, to rebuke both Mr.. Lambert
and w. F. Ewing, the appointee.
The Republicans last week were to
hold a caucus to nominate delegates to
the county convention, and tickets were
printed containing the names of the
delegates.
These tickets were in the hands of the
chairman of the caucus, but Mr.. Wig
gam called in the absence of that Off
cial from his place of business and Sc
cured a small bundle of the tickets. The
plan was to scratch on some of the bal
lots the names of Ewing and Lambert,
but the friends of the two men tumbled
to the scheme and prevented its being
carried out.
The members of the caucus knew that
if tickets bearing scratches were voted.
they would come from the outside, as
the tickets which had not been marked
were placed upon the table in the eau
Gus room. The voting was commenced
and % of the scratched tickets were dis
covered and the responsibility attached
at once to Mr.. Wiggam's friends.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
JUDGE HAZEN ON COSTS.
Makes a Decision Which Affects the
Charging of Them.

Judge Hazen has made a decision
which affects every one who has any
business in the district court and he
also dealt blow to the reckless manner
In which costs are charged in the office
of the clerk of the district court.
The decision is a lengthy one and it
enumerates the legal fees which may
be charged for filing the various papers
connected with cases.
j. G. Slonecker, who brought the suit.
says that his contention was upheld ex-
cept in a single item. He says that the
decision of Judge Hazen will have the
effect of reducing the fees charged
nearly one half.
Fred Waters of the district clerks Of
flee says that the decision is not nearly
SO far-reaching s il is thought. while
st makes a few reductions said he "it
does not materially change the fees
taxed in the cases. 1t would be diff
cult to say what the reduction amounts
60, because it will be different in diff
xerent cases.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
HIS GIFT TO LABOR.
w. F. Cochran Opens a Working
mems Club House at Yonkers.

New York, Sept. S-Holywood Inn,
the new social house for workingmen at
Yonkers, was opened to the public yes
terday by William F. Cochran, whose
gift the building is. The cornerstone
of the building was laid on Labor day
of 1896.
The clubhouse is located in Gettys
square, in the best part of the business
section, the lot having cost 100000 and
the edifice S120, 900. Mr.. Cochran has
given an additional $4,000 for the pur-
chase of a first inStallment of books for
a free circula ting library. Besides the
library, the Hollywood club will be pro-
vided with a commOdiOus reading Foom
In which the leading newspapers will be
kept file; smoking room, lunch
room, a gymnasium filled up with COM
plete apparatus, dressing rooms, lock-
ers.; an auditorium capable of seating
800 persons, plunge baths, bowling al
1eys, billiard and pool tables, bicycle
racks, etc
In addition to these provisions for
adult members, the boys are to have
a gymnasium, billiard tables and baths
on the fifth floor of the clubhouse. 1t
Is intended on one night each week the
club shall be open to wives and daugh-
terS of the members.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08

at which the future trotter or PAGER
will be driven, is something about which
we can tell nothing; so much depends
upon mechanical improvements and the
condition of track and wind.
1.-The bicycle record for one mile has
been lowered from about 2:30 to the
time of a running horse within a very
few years by the use of the pneumatic
tire and the ball bearing axle. The BIZ
cycle suIky increased the speed of trot-
ters by five or six seconds. In some
cases it increased the pace of colts by
eight or nine seconds, yet many drivers
hesitated at first to use it. We cannot
tell what further change may be in
store for the horseman. 1t may be in
the tracks; it may be in the shoeing of
horses If no further improvements
are made to aid the speed of the horse,
1 do not myself expect to live to see
horse trot in two minutes
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
TEMPERANCE MEETING.
Committee of Seventeen Calls One al
Hamilton Hall

The Committee of Seventeen and the
Christian Citizens league have decided
TO hold temperance mass meeting at
Hamilton hall tomorrow evening.
Last evening a committee composed OF
members of the Committee of Seventeen
and the Christian Citizens league met at
the Y. NJ. g. a. rooms and made arrange
Inents for the mass meeting
Senator PETER will preside at the meet
ing. Speeches will be made by the follow
ing: Capt. Joseph G. Waters, Tom Nc
Neal, H. c.. Larimer, President George NJ.
Herrick of Washburn college, and Rev. E.
"A. Wagner.
Arrangements have also been made for
a county mass meeting to be held one
week from Saturday in Topeka in the af-
ternoon at which temperance men will
sneak
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
RIDDLE IS FAITHFUL.
Will Not Join in the Big Rebellion
Against Cy Leland.

A P Riddle of Minneapolis, ex-insur-
ance commissioner, was in the city yes
terday, having brought his daughter to
Bethany college, where she will attend
school. Mr.. Riddle left this morning
for st. Louis on a business trip.
THE fight which the Republican par
ty is getting into over Cy Leland" said
Mr.. Riddle last night, lis one of themost
foolish things 1 have ever witnessed.
1T will do no good. These mon cam
not down Leland, and why should he
be downed? Has he not devoted his
time and money to building up the in
terests of the party? Has he not done
all that one man could do to attain vic
tories? Why, then, if these things be
true, and they undoubtedly are, should
this senseless fight be made against
him?'
Mr.. Riddle then detailed at length his
opinion of Leland, which indicates that
he will stand by the national. commit
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
ANsoN SLATED TO GO.
Report That Griffith Will Manage the
Club Next Season.

New York, Sept. S-A Chicagoan who
claims to be versed in Chicago base ball
matters, made the assertion today that
Anson would certainly be relieved of
the management at the close of the
present season.
Anson, he says, has no contract with
the Chicago club owners, but simply an
understanding, and he will not be asked
to take charge another year.
The Chicagoas won their last pennant
in 1886, and with the exception of an
occasional squirt have been failures for
II years. The old man has failed sig
nally to get a winner and the owners
have become weary 1t is hinted that
Clark Griffith, the teams pitcher, will
succeed to the management.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08

Boys Refer Knee Pant Suits, large
braided collar, in medium and dark
brown mixed CaSsimeres, and also in
black CheViots. These come in dou-
ble- breasted styles as we'll from 7 to
IA years old. Strong serviceabIe
suits. New Models price ST.. SO
Fine All Wool Scotch Tweed suits
neat, nobby patterns = Will wear
like pinwire-elegant Innings. These
come in REFER style for ages 3 to s
years, and in double breasted style
from 7 to IA years.
New Models price So, 25
Finest All Wool Black Clay Worst
ed SuitS-faSt Colors- an eIegs MT
suit beautifully trimmed, in REFER
style with large braided collar, ages
3 to 8 years land also in double breast
ed styles-ages 7 to IA Yeas.
New rlodePs price. So. .45
Best All Wool Cashmere suits,
ages 7 to IA years. in medium Brown
shades, new plaids and checks, finely
made and trimmed.
New Models price .....$3. IS
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
BURLINGTON.
Burlington
NO USE FOR THE PAGER.
Robert Bonner Discusses the Proba-
bilitY of the Two Minute Trotfer

New York. Sept. s.-Robert Bonner
who has owned SO many of the fast
trotting horses of America, and whose
interest in them is by no means dirnin-
ished by his advancing years, doesn't
think the two minute trotter is yet in
sight.
THE performance of Star Pointer in
cutting the pacing record within the
two minute limit said Mr.. Bonner,
doesn't appeal to me personally so
very much. 1 don't take much interest
in PAGERS. 1 have never owned one
Last winter I said to J. Malcolm Forbes,
the yachtSman and -horseman of BoS-
ton: I wouldn't give more than two
cents apiece for EN- We were talking
of PAGERS a the time.
'well, Mr.. Bonner he said, you val
ue them more highly than 1 do. My
price for 'em is 10 cents a Dozen
THE ultimate horse, the highest speed
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
$1.35

Youths Satin Calf Lace, coin toe
our ''strong hold shoe''-sizes IL to
2, wear guaranteed; Boys buff lace,
coin toe, nice neatly made shoe, solid
leather throughout, sizes to s;
Misses kangaroo calf button, sprin :
heel, stock or pat. lea. tip, siees IL to
e or EE.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
SLAUGHTER IN CONGO.
So Belgian Officers Killed and
Forts Destroyed.

Brussels, Sept. Snail advices have
been received from Uganda stating that
a mutiny occurred among the troops of
the Congo Free State in the Toro dis
trict. The mutineers, it is said, killed
SO Belgian officers and men and de-
stroyed all the forts, committing depre-
QatiOns right and left.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08

ChiId's Fine Kangaroo Calf Button,
spring heel. pat. tip, sizes So to II;
Child's good heavy dong. kid button,
box or pat. lea. tip, sizes 81 to II d,
E or EE; Misses satin calf button.
spring heel, stock tip, sizes II1S to 2;
Youths satin calf button, heel, solar
tip, sizes IIk to E or EE.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
&1.43

Boys Satin Calf Lace, coin toe, our
''strong hold shoe,' every pair guar
anteed, sizes to 5; Youths fine
kangaroo calf lace, coin toe, nobby
dress shoe and strong enough for a
school shoe, sizes IL to 2. See our
window display on mems shoes at
$I.4S-beSt shoe on earth.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
Decorating bunt-
Tissue Decorations and FeStOOningS.

Just the thing for the Fall Festival, made Of iute}
and nen it strong and durable. The coors bri}
liant and permanent-wil withstand storm and rain$
and is 50 cent cheaper than bunting made}
stars plumes and wreaths in Fall Festival tr
coors and also in plain coors Remember we the
exclusive handlers Of these decorations in Topeka andy
they can be procured only the New Model Supply}
Store There cheap limitations being shown in the}
city, but they don't with in color and dur
ability. We have the colors with which to make society
embIems of anv kind.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
9s CENTS SO

Youths Satin Calf spring
heel, solar tip, sizes Is to 2; Misses
satin calf button, plain toe, spring
heel, sizes Is to 2; ChiId's good heavy
dong. button, spring heel, stock tip,
}S15 to II; Child'S good pebble grain
button. spring heel, solar tip, sizes
}S19 toII
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
Menoken Defeats Rossville

The Menoken bal team defeated Ross
VILE Monday by a score of IS to 10.
Batteries-Menoken, Want and Trot-
ter; Rossville, Boyles and Conley.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
Gard of Thanks.

We shall never forget, and desire to
express our appreciation of the kindness
shown us by our friends and the Ma
sonic fraternity during our great sor-
row
MRS. FREEMAN R. FOSTER
and family
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
$1.1O

r1iSses' Good Quality Pebble Grain
Button-Spring heel, patent tip, sizes
II16 to z; Child s satin calf button,
spring heel, stock tip, sizes 81 to II;
ChiId'S satin calf button, heel, sizes
81 toll E or ZEE; Misses OK blood
button shoes, sizes IL to 2.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
PEORIA.

Peoria .....1O10 O1O40-7 9 4
Cedar Rapids 0 0 3 1 0 8 Is 4
Batteries: Roach, Burriss and Quinn;
Mahaffey and Fuller.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
ROCKFORD.

Rockford ......1O 0O1110 9-13 13 8
Dubuque .....0 0 0 0 4 OF 3
Batteries: Dillon and Huff; Streit and
Dixon; Cantil1Oon and Sullivan.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
COLUMBUS.

Columbus ..2oo1o 31o-7 10 0
ST. Paul .0 0 1 0 o. IL 4
Batteries: Rettger and Buckley; Den
zer and Spies.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-08
rs CENTS as

ChiId'S Good Grain Button Shoes -
box tip-sizes to 8; Child's pebble
grain button shoes, solar tip. sizes 8
to H; Youths pebble grain button,
spring heel, solar tip, sizes II1S to 2.