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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07
Camp Rigley.
,orrespondeuce Florence Miner.

The disagreeable weather
Of the past week has dampen.
ed the ardor of prospectors
considerably, and quite a mum.
Der have pulled out for a more
congenial cline.
Frank Brown and G.. w.
Fisher have contracted to tap
the Jumbo lead at a depth of
100 feet for an interest in the
claim, and are going to push
the work to completion. They
already have two train loads
of supplies in and a cabin built.
The Jumbo claim was loca.
ted by Messrs. Filler and Over.
field, and is about two miles
southeast from the original
discovery. The ledge is from
eight to twelve feet wide and
crops out for a thousand feet.
If the ledge shows up sufficient
values with depth it will be a
very economical mine to work
as it can be worked entirely
with levels and slopes and the
ore is all handled by gravity.
1t also has a good water power
below it.
Ed. Heitsman and Frank
Harnett arrived from Mt
Idaho, Wednesday, with a big
load of provisions. They ex.
pect to work on the Yankee
Boy all winter. They repor,
a crew of men cutting a road
through to the Hump from
Dead Horse.
Those coming in from Flor
ence report the Bear Track
CUTOFF open, and say it shor
tens the trip from an hour ane
a half to two hours.
MAJOR Wells has compile
ted assessment work on thu
Hobson. He has cross.cu1
the ledge at a depth of twelve
feet, and it shows up fine.
Otto Gommery arrived
from Florence, Tuesday, with
a supply of provisions to fnisl
his necessary work, which
will take two weeks yet.
Ezra Baird and Geo. Reee
were in from Grangeville las
week looking over the camp
This was Mr.. Reeds first visi
to Rigley, and he expressed
himself as surprised at thu
showing.
H. E. Heppner and Jane
Hand came in Monday ane
stayed a couple of days.
NJ. S. Mason has returned
from Florence.
4 G. w. Grove, ]. T. Jami
son and A. Fry arrived from
Florence Monday evening, tt
examine property in which
they are interested.
Recorder Scott suffered
painful accident last week
He was chopping wood, ant
the axe glanced and strucl
his ankle, inf1icting an ugly
wound.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07

eek City is an old placer
camp, and like many another
worked out placer diggings, it
has not been progressive for a
long time. Quartz mining is
comparatively a new thing.
The early gold came easy in
that camp and there has been
little disposition on the part of
the old timers to do the hard
work necessary to make
quartz mines pay.
THE OLDEST CLAIM.
1.-The Oldest property in Elk
City camp is the Buster, with
in a mile of the town. 1t is
owned by Buster Smith,. Tun-
mel work has been the owners
idea of development and he has
done about 500 or 600 feet OF
drifting, which has only at.
tanned a depth of about 100
feet. The ledge varies from
4 to IS feet wide and the ore
averages about Sis or $40 in
gold. The owner holds the
claim at 100000, has held il
at that figure for a long time,
in fact. Buyers are few
at such a fancy price for pro
perty in that state of develop
ment.
"The Peacock mine, siA
miles from Elk City, is under
going development. 1t is
owned by Messrs. Poyneer
Brownell, Brown and Cook o:
Elk City and it has been the
determination of the owners tt
develop the property without
calling for outside aid, if pos
sible. They have a shaft
down so feet and a seven-foo'
ledge of free milling ore, every
part of the ledge carrying pay
quartz. Two feet of it i.
enormously rich, averaging
about $3.50 per ton in gold.
"The Cleveland is another
property undergoing steady
development, a force being
employed night and day drift
ing. The ore carries from
four to seven ounces of golt
per ton.
TWO HYDRAULIC COMPANIES
"It should not be overlook
ed in recounting the mimi.
operations around Elk Cit,
that two large hydrauli'
companies are still washin.
much gold from ancient rive.
channels in that vicinity. On
is the American Hill company
managed by Mr.. Juessen, VIII
is in Spokane at present, an
the other is the Buffalo Hi
company, which is controlle
by Butte parties and is mar
aged by Mr.. Dickie of tina
city. Both are prosperou
and business concerns.
Although Buffalo Hump
not far from Dixie, Mr.. Dit
more was not tempted to joi
the recent stampede in tina
direction. ~ had more tina
| could well attend to in mir
ing claims in Elk City camp,
said he, land | did not care t
go to Buffalo Hump. | III
derstand the ores of that cam
are concentrating proposition
exclusively, which is not a ba
feature, for it is as easy to f
up a plant to treat ore that
altogether concentrating a
one that is partly so.'
DIXIE CAMP.
Concerning the mines
Dixie camp, Mr.. Dittemor
said: The Idaho.C omstocl
owned by a Spokane company
is one of the principal propel
ties. The company owns I
claims but work is confined t
two of them. The propert
has been equipped with a fou
stamp mill and has been turn
- III l -,1--1
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07
LAND NOTICE.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Lewiston, Idaho. Aug. &. 1908 4

Notice is hereby given that the official
plats OF the following townships have
this day been received at this Office, viz:
Township A north, range I west; town.
ship AZ north. range I east; fractional
township 36 north, range ) east b. NJ,
and that the said plats will be filed on
October S. 1898. on and after which date
the lands therein embraced will be sub.
ject to entry.
J. b. WEST, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07

sash Doors of all sizes, kinds and
varieties, at WAY Down Prices. AT c. q
Bunnell's Pioneer Hardware Store
Lewiston. Idaho. '
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07
By W. N. Knox, Deputy.
STATE OF IDAHO,
County of Idaho. ss.

:, !, A.. W. Talkington, Clerk of
the District Court Of the Second Judicial
District OF the State of Idaho, in and for
the County Of Idaho, hereby certify that
the foregoing, isa full, true and correct
copy o the Order for Adjournment of
Court. made by the Judge of the said
court, and nled in my Office this Isl dav
OF October. 1898, at the hour of nine
O'Clock a. m.
In witness whereof, / have hereunto
Set my hand and affixed NV
lsEAL. official seal this frat day.o Of a..
tober A. d. 1903.
A. ". TALKINGToN, Clerk.
By w. N. Knox. Deputy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07
TIE mAsQ COUNTY FREE PRESS.
CRANCEvILLE IDAHO.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1898.
Why Taxes are High.


The high rate of taxation
in this county causes much os.
t~entatious distress of mind to
certain demagogs who pose as
friends of the dear people in
the hope of being elected to
county office next year. We
beg to assure these deeply af-
ficted gentlemen that the
cause of the high tax levy in
Idaho county is not far to seek.
The whole matter can be
stated in a very few lines.
The total assessed valuation
of all property in Idaho county
in 1893 and 1897 was as fol-
lows:
I8o3,............ $1,3oS,79o
I8o7,............ 9o5,92o
Decrease, .$4o2 1904
Here is an absolute decrease
of over 80 per cent. of the to.
tai taxable property in four
years, and a consequent raise
in the tax levy in order to
live up to the cash basis sys-
tenn required by the constitu-
ton and the laws of the state.
Who is to blame?
The answer is plain. The
people themselver are to blame
in undervalueing their prop
erty for taxable purposes.
The depreciation is SO large
nearly half-a-million dollars
that it cannot be charged to
the merchants or stock.grow.
ers, or any particular class OF
the community. The under.
valuation of property has been
general throughout the county
and is the more startling when
we reflect upon the amount OF
new taxable property in the
way of patented lands and
mining improvements which
has been added to the assess.
ment roll since 1893.
Il Il
BY every law of nature and
common sense and general
advancement, Idaho county
ought to show an assessment
roll of $2,ooo,ooo. If this
were the case the tax levy
would drop more than one.
half. Even a fanatic dema.
cog ought to see that a two
per cent. tax levy on two mil
ion will bring precisely as
much revenue as a four per
cent fay lew on one million.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME coURr.
ISAAC N. SULLIVAN.
FOR GOVERNOR.
FRANK SrEUNENBERC.
ron coNcREssMAN.
EDGAR WILSON.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
S. H.. HAYS.
FOR SECRETARY OF Stair,
MART PATRIE.
FOR AUDITOR,
BARTLETT SINCLAIR.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
JOSEPH H. HUTCHINSON.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION.
MISS PERMEAL FRENCH.
FOR TREASURER,
LUCIUS {. RICE.
FOR MINI INSPECTOR,
JAY A. CZIZEK.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07

concerning tue HlticS VI
Dixie camp, Mr.. Dittemore
said: The ldaho.C omstock,
owned by a Spokane company,
is one of the principal proper
ties. The company owns II
claims but work is confined to
two of them. The property
has been equipped with a four
stamp mill and has been turn.
ing out gold bricks regularly.
The principal stockholders
were in camp a few days since
and after inspecting the prop
erty decided that an additional
10 stamps were needed, and
these are to be installed at
once. Mr.. Thompson, the
prospector who located the
Idaho omstock group, is in
Spokane now. He told me
that the surface showing on
ledge which the company is
now developing was only IS
inches to two feet of quartz.
The company has found the
ledge to widen to 80 feet in
places as development attains
depth. "The only other
stamp mill in camp is one of
two stamps operated by Mr..
Johnson, owner of the Great
Eastern claim. He is work
it night and day and is making
it pay handsomely. 1t is said
that Mr.. Johnson is figuring
on erecting a 10 stamp mill
for custom work. If he does
it will be a big thing for the
camp as there is many a claim
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-10-07

The whole matter can be
stated in a very few lines.
The total assessed valuation
of all property in Idaho county
in 1893 and 1897 was as fol-
lows.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10
nth BiRTHDAY-MARCH L.
'@sruEress From Beginning Is shown
nv Comparative Statements.
ASSETS.

Eandreds OF homes have been built and
1oCsaods of dollars have been saved by
: zke 9sople OF Houghton county through
0-xss Northern Michigan Building & Loan
association, The first series stockhold-
'sscs will be paid of in full June 30th next,
CSC SGly 31st, without doubt. These
'-soSexhoIders will have paid in at that
csssee $50 500 end will receive 100000.
&oin in the procession. subscribe for the
s;zea series which commences April L.
Commence to save your money and the
= Sxze viii come when you will enjoy it.
Tae eeeiest way to get rich. Mr.. C, OF
Ted = acket, has been paying 50 month
Ia ". II. Faucet, assistant secretary,
Log the pact nine years and today be can
0-GR in his certificate and get an order
Asgv geo.
Nj. f, OF Hancock, has been paying
s4sSS5 month and can now draw 81 800.
= o. can invest any sum per month
asyson 80 cents to s25 and you have the
-Sxg,e opportunity 10 become stock
axGsfer. Call at my office and get full
CsnsrScaiars. w. Fl. FACCETT.
Borgo Block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10
A Narrow Escape,

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart. OF Groton, s. ID. WAS taken
with bad cold, which settled upon my
lungs; cough set in and finally termi-
mated in Consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying could live but a
short time. gave myself up to my Saw
ior, determined IL l could not stay with
my friends on earth, | would meet my
absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Cougs and Colds. l
gave il trial, took in all eight bottles
1t has cured me, and thank God l am
saved and now a well and healthy
woman. Trial bottles free at ID. T. Mac
donald's drug store, Calumet, and Belhu-
meur's, Lake Linden. Regular size SOC
and $1.OO. Guaranteed or price refunded.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10
The Wrestling March.

40 little interest is taken in wrestling
S-Sr-ses in the coming match between
fsrzington and Fisher VIII icb is TO take
ssfss-e at the Italian hall on the 26th OF
1koyresent month. The wrestlers are
1Ee~Sc the very best OF condition and
wsH1c some tall training between the
TacaEe'ct time and the date OF the match.
Tsa7 are very evenly matched and there
s9@oz1siderabler rivalry between the two
sx0k saeir friends and discussions con-
@sexslag the relative ability OF the two
scsteard ON every hand. The fact that
S-<sfsse threw Harrington in the Laurium
sc~1rcament last summer has not lessened
- GOOD opinion the latter's friends
sasvecf'him, az they say that il was an
uesrasent and that Harrington was taken
ssnEweres The spectators are assured
eEa.rood and warmly contested match
7xA although, neither OF the wrestlers are
stEse considered in the same class with
'xnH OF the great wrestlers that have
>hss- holding the boards here oflate, from
~1srectetor's view they may be able to
.TrUtasp efar better contest.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

in9rs Matheson, we'll known in this
r Sadegsis now serving in the United States
1-av end is stationed at one OF the forts
IA Pew York harbor. He writes his folks
nsxs that everything has belligerent ap-
u<xrance about the forts in New York
xsG tte army people are making great
gsrs2Gretions for trouble which he thinks
ofG9sry likely to come sooner or later.
sAEus has been in the regular army
csxxiy three years and his term Of service
-@Nirss within a few months. He joined
-. army IL California soon after leaving
Es.ssL Angus was formerly member Of
.ahcsZight Guard and has many friends
ax@rng the members who well remember
fE9 IN the striks at Ironwood and the
$500 following. Angus 10 undecided a.
xa.-~ssether he will re-enlist in the army
a.ueabe expiration OF his term or not. He
SAn~ the i0e well enough a. long a. he IL
.-snuxSoued It New York.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

The Upper Peninsula Special, the bicy-
Gle made at the factory at Lake Linden,
is on exhibition at the local agency and
is certainly fine looking wheel and the
fact that it is a home made bike should
add to its selling value. The bicycle is
going at $50. as the local concerns are
fully able to stay with the outside con-
Germs when it comes to the reduction in
price
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

Word received from Rev, s. T. Morris,
who was called to the bedside of his wife,
who is in Chicago hospital UNDERGOING
treatment. says that she under vent an
operation Tuesday. and t ere is every
hope that it will result favorably,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10
To lJndertakers.

For sale, the second best equipped
hearse in the copper country; is OF the
best make being built at Sterling, Ill. 1t
is Dearly new having only been out
twelve times. To be sold cheap. Apply
to Manner & Hunt. Laurium Livery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

John W. Layigne OF Republic, has
taken a position as pharmacist at 8. C.
Paups drug store at Lake Linden. Mr..
Lavigne is first class man and is sure
to be valuable addition to the force at
the store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

Samuel EDDY, who was defeated at the
regular caucus at Lake Linden for the
nomination for clerk, and who was men.
toned as running on another caucus
ticket is not in the field.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10
Naturalization Papers.

will be at the Red Jacket Opera House
on Saturday, March IL, from until
O'Clock p. M. for the purpose OF issuing
naturalization papers to all those who
may then apply.
ROBERT II. SHIELDS,
County Clerk.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

E. c. Tagg, the pioneer In the shirt bus
inees, is at the Calumet Hotel for few
days and would he glad to see anyone
who would like good fitting shirt. He
has large assortment OF colored shirt
ings and there is no doubt about his
pleasing you IN anything in his line.
Give him a call.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

milk and New Mich Cows For Sale.
Persons requiring milk should hand in
their order to the undersigned or to the
delivery man on the sleigh. A number OF
fresh mich cows for sale.
GEORGE DEMARoIs.
Seventh Street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10
AVayPrGttyWGddiDg
Dr. G. n. Rupprecht
Leads Miss Watson
to the Altar.
z8esidence Is Nicely Decorated


Tse residence OF Supt. and Mrs. Watson
Szt 0sceols was the scene OF beautiful
home wedding last evening when their
-rxszghter Mics Lillian, was united in
Snstrimony to DIR. Charles Il. Rupprecht,
Dse cs the Bigelow mine staff OF physi-
.siass. Only the relatives OF the contract
Ing perties and the most intimate friends
were present.
s1Acd with flowers, smilax and evergreeps.
TIE ceremony was performed with the
&ec<e and groom standing under an arch
or overs with a large bank OF house
sHsrts OF various kinds directly back OF
then, Rev. Z. W. Jewell. pastor OF
Sxnst church. was the officiating clergy
szan and the impressive service OF the
Episcopal church was said, the bride
Sesar given away by her father. Mr..
'Ss,scrsld Lamont acted in the capacity OF
Snesc man and Miss Lawbaugh as the
= &oesnaid.
ffser the ceremony the happy couple
'o-ecei we'd the congratulations OF their
Sassrds and then the entire party sat
~aown to wedding supper. The genial
a sector and bis fair bride have started
"sCt IN married life under most auspicious
'-r5umstances and they havea very large
% -rrcie OF friends who wish them nothing |
15stsuccess. They will reside at the Tam |
xrrck Junior mine location where they |
= removed last evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

Rev. Kampi, pastor OF the Finnish
church, who has been 80 seriously i'll for
the past lev weeks, Is now able to be out
and about again which is welcome news
to his many friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph Bosch, OF Lake
Linden, left yesterday on their way to
Southern California where they will
spend a few weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Briggs will short
ly leave Chicago for Florida on a six
weeks sojourn In a more con9enial CHM
ate than that OF the copper country.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

The Turkish candy kitchen. 406 Front
street, makes speciality OF fine Oriental
and fruit candies. Wholesale and retail,
Drop In.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

To RENT-Two rooms over the restau.
rant next to the postofiice. Apply to
Mr.. Frank j. Goodsole, orJ. L. Hooking,
Hancock
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

WANTED-At once, good canyasser.
Apply to Singer sewing machine com.
pany, Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

wANTED-A girl. Apply to Mrs. o.
fingers, opposite Winners hall on Sey,
enth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-10

MS. J. Greenlesi, OF Baraga. is visiting
the family Of A. p. BarLes this week;
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28
THE REPORT MADE PUBLIC.
Naval Board Says External Explosion
Responsibility Not Fixed.

An abstract of the report Of the
naval board as to the sinking of the
Maine, is thus given the public by
the associated press:
l. The court finds that at the
time of the explosion the battleship
Maine was lying in five and one-half
to six fathoms of water.
2. The discipline aboard the ship
was excellent; everything slowed
according to orders ammunition,
guns, stores, etc. The temperature
of the magazines at 8p, m. was
normal except in the after ten-inch
magazine, and that did not explode.
3. The explosion occurred at $40
o'clock on the evening of Feb. ID.
There were two explosions with a
very short interval between them.
The ship lifted on her first explosion.
A. The court can form no definite
opinion of the condition of the
wreck from the divers evidence.
8. Technical details of wreckage
from which the court deduces that
the Maine was exploded under the
ship on the port side.
6. The explosion was due to no
fault of those on board.
7. Opinion of the court stating
that the explosion of the mine
caused the explosion of two maga-
zines.
8. The court declares that it can
not find evidence to fix responsible
| ty.
The report is unanimous and is
signed by all the members of the
court.
The full report is brief one and
does not contain exceeding 1890
words. Captain Slgsbee and his
entire crew are exhonorated from
all blame.
The report is so guarded that not a
single lention is made of Spain or
the Spaniards.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28
ELECTION DAY QUIET.
Government Took Every Precaution
to Prevent Outbreaks

Havvna, March 27:-Election day
in Havana has been more quiet than
many election days in New York,
Chicago and other large American
cities. The government took ad-
mirable precautions in the nature
of a police guard, which proved ef-
fective There was a good deal of
apprehension among some of the
Americans, owing to distribution
of a threatening circular, but it
was recognized that this emanated
from from irresponsible quart
ers, and its threats were
disregarded by all except the very
nervous. 1t is too soon to give the
result of the elections, but claims
are made that the government tic
ket, including twenty autonomists
and ten conservatives, has been
elected. The vote in the city has
been very light.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28
THIS LOOKS LIKE WAR.
Spain Has Been Notified to
Stop Her Flotilla Fleet
at Porto Rico.
COMMODORE SCHLEY In COMMAND.
Spain Playing Her Last Card In a
Desperate Effort to Hold
Cuba.
COMMODORE SCHLEY IN COMMAND.

Washington, March 26.-Commo.
dore Schley will take command Of
the flying squadron at Hampton
Roads on Monday and will proceed
to sea on Tuesday or Wednesday.
1t can be stated on excellent au-
thority that the Commodore has
been instructed to intercept the flo
tilla, to warn it to stop at Porto Ri.
co, aud in the event of a refusal, to
use his discretion.
Spain was asked to hold this fiotil-
la at the Canary Islands and refus-
ed. The State Department is Civ
ing the Madrid Government every
opportunity to recede and today
cabled to Sagasta a request that
the hotilla be halted at Porto Rico.
No reply had been received at late
hour tonight. Spain, it is expected
will refuse to accede to this request
unless she has made up her mind to
give up Cuba without struggle.
She is playing her last card now,
and the chances are she will lose.
Commodore Schley will leave the
Chesapeake with discretionary ord
ers, and it is not hard to guess what
his course will be should the Span
ish commander decline to remain at
San Juan, Porto Rico, instead of
proceeding to Cuba.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28
A. S. BLYTHE.

A Saline county jury lest week in
the case of Tomlinson VS. the Iron
Mountain railroad gave the p ain
tiff (Tomlinson) $50, 900 damages
against the road. The road,
through its attorney, Col. Ben
Johnson, asked for a new trial and
the case was argued at Benton,
Arkansas, by COL Johnson, for the
railroad, and Ashley Cockrell and
7. N. Mahaffey for the plaintiff.
The court denied the road new
trial, but gave the plaintiff the al
terative of entering a remititur or
having the whole verdict set aside
and going into a new trial The
plaintiff elected to remit and let
the verdict stand at $50, 600. There
upon the road gave notice of APP
peal to the Supreme Court.