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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09
A Far Reaching Reform.

In the platform OF the True
Blue Populisis'' published on our
second page is the following plank:
We demand tha, the title to all pub
lie school lands shal forever remain i'll
the state of Idaho; an hat such lands
shall be subject o lease only by the state
for term ce, tain, NJ thai the cons'i-
tuition of Idaho shall be so amended as
to carry into effect the purposes Of this
resolution.
This plank is in language identi-
cal with the proposition which the
editor of the Free Press submitted
to the constitutional convention in
1889, and which, after two days de-
bate was voted down, only 10
votes being cast for it. The oppo-
sition at that time was alleged to
be based upon the fact that the
people of Idaho were poor and that
the pioneers were entitled to the
supposed lower rate of taxation
arising from the sale of state
school lands. The leader of the
opposition was w. j. McCon-
nell, of Moscow, who, in conjunc-
tion with other spectators, had
the lines all fixed to incorporate
the Oregon law in our constitution
whereby all school lands in Idaho
should be sold at $1.25 per acre.
But while we were not able to car
ry the convention on the perpet-
ual title proposition, it enabled us
to head off the conspirators who
wanted to steal this magnificent
heritage Of our pOsterity, and our
agitation led to the adoption of
the present system whereby
not more than 25 sections
of school lands shall be sold in any
one year at not less than $40 per
acre.
That plank is one on which citi-
zens of all shades of opinion can
stand, and if we ever get into a
position where we can present it to
the people, we propose to do so, in
the hope that public opinion will
be aroused to the necessity of in
cooperating it into the constition
of the state. We were told in 1888
that it savored too strongly of the
Henry George theory of the ma.
, tionalisation of land. To this we
} replied that there was higher and
better authority than Henry
) George; and that if our critics and
detractors would search the records
!. they would find that the immortal
|. Thomas Jefferson and his col
,, league, the much-maligned Thorn
as Paine, were the real authors o
+. the system of land tenures which
? Henry George so successfully
wrought out. And whatever tn,
verdict of this generation may b.
:, we feel safe in saying that tim
u will demonstrate Jefferson, Pain,
> and George to be the most unset
;. fish trinity of philosophers VIII
. nave given the service Of thei
!, mighty intellects to the cause Q
u humanity since Christ was cruel
], fed in the golden hills of Jude
10 near 1000 years ago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09

An election for two trustees to
succeed w. A. Hall and j. F.
Ailshie was held in this school dis
trict on Monday last, with the re-
suit that w. w. Brown received
11S votes and j. Schwalbach 1O1
votes, and were declared duly
elected. A total of 137 votes were
cast, of which SO were polled by
lady voters. The scattering vote
was distributed among eight other
candidates.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09
THE LEADERS OF Low PRICES!
ALEXANDER & FREIDENRICH.
Here's chance you can't afford to miss.
$, Misses and Childrens Tan Shoes and OK
See Our Styles:
Mems Tan Shoes.

Mems Tan Shoes.
All our $2.5o Mems tan
shoes $I.o5.
All our 5000 Mems tan
shoes $2.45............
All our $3.50 Mems tan
shoes $2.o5. .........
All our $500 Mems tan
shoes S3.2o.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09

The" "Bachelor-maids" of Grange
vile gave an entertainment at
the opera house last Friday night
for the benefit of Company &C."
Idaho volunteers, now at Manila.
Farces, tableaux and recitations
made an enjoyable evening and
the entire show reflected great
credit upon the talented and pub
lie spirited maidens who originated
the program, and who were:
Misses Leila Sheaffer, Edith Kluss-
man, Bertha Reynolds, Vallie
Bundren, Pet Wood, Villa Will
kinson Annie Maxey, Georgia Reed
and Mesdames Nash, Hogan, Bun
nell and Magee. The net proceeds
were $48.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09
Read This.
Ak
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A Geutle Remndsr is sometimes neces-
sary. We drop you a reminder that
we originated Low prices in Groceries
We have added Tin and Granite Ware,
Dishes, Tubs, Rope, Etc, to our stock
and are prepared to quote the very
Lowest prices on these articles also.
So if you don't avail yourself of these
Low Prices and save yourself some
money it is not our fault. We have
benefited others and can beneot you.
We keep the only full line of Books ant
Stationery in town, Give us a call.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09
Advertised Letters

The following is list of letters re.
naming in the post Office at Tahoe,
Idaho. uncalled for on Sept. I, 1898:
Mr. Jewel Blases.
Mr.. d. Stsyton.
Please say advertised in calling for
same. S. BowLEs, P. NJ.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09

Silver republican county conven-
ton meets here tomorrow.
y Miss Struthers has taken po-
sitiOn in VOllmer 4 ScOtt's store.
w. NJ. Robinett is up from Lew
iston collecting for c. G. Bunnell.
~ Republican county convention
is to be held at Denver next Satur-
day, Sept. IL.
The two wings of the Populists
have been nicknamed "roadsters"
and "sidewalkers."
The season for killing moose,
cariboo, mountain sheep and goat
is now open until January |.
At the late Pullman conference
Rev. Chas. F. Mccarthy was as
signed to Grangeville circuit.
S. M. Jones has purchased 30
head of steers from Ed. Chase, and
will fatten them up for shipment
later on.
Mr.. Coomber, a late arrival from
| New York has leased the st. AL
bert hotel at Cottonwood, from
A. B. Rookie.
The state levy as authorized by
the board of equalization for state
purposes is 80 1-3 cents on each
800 valuation.
Democratic delegates from Cot
tonwood are: Mark Howe, W..
Schiller, G. F. Simon, Van Robin
son, II. l.. Taylor and G. F. New
man.
Geo. ID. Smith has purchased
the Walter Bunnell residence on
Hall street and will shortly re-
move his family from Mt. Idaho
to occupy it.
T. w. Nickel and J. f. Ailshie
have been elected to represent
Grangeville lodge, and Geo. F.
Newman to represent Cottonwood
lodge at the Grand Lodge OF
l. o. o. F., of Idaho, which meets
at Wardner next month.
Dave Sasenbery has returned
from the Hump and speaks in glo'
ing language of the wonderful sur
face showing and the prospects fol
big mines. Ho took some snaI
shots of the outoroppings of the
Big Buffalo which show a sure
enough bonanza.
MAI the regular annual examina
tion of teachers held at Mt. Idaho
August %, 26 and q, the follow
,, ing received certificates: H. II
Pogue, Grangeville. first grade
Jacob Vercler, Tolo, VIM. A
Stewart, Kamiah, Miss Cora Codel
Harpster, Miss Jennie Newman
! White Bird, second grade; Johl
V. Nash, Cottonwood, third grade
At the democratic primary elec
tions held here last Saturday to
tai of 80 votes was cast. Their
were two tickets in the field on
circulated by friends of Levi Ma
J gee and the other on behalf c
9 A. w. Talkington, candidates 70
!. county clerk. The vote was yer
close and the Talkington ticke
\ was elected, with one exception
= Here are the tickets and the vote
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09

The O. R. & N. will sell tickets tn
Spokane on the occasion Of the Spokane
Fruit Fairat rate of $s.6S for the round
trip. Tickets on sale Oct. 4th, to 18th,
inclusive: good for five days from date
of sale. For further particulars inquire
of w. A. Austin, Gen. Agent. Lewiston.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08
"yYYVVVyy"
A Golden Wedding.

The golden wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Hammond, which was
celebrated March 4, was one of
the pleasantest gatherings of old
settlers we have had the pleasure
of attending. The presents were
very pretty and the doners used
excellent taste in their selections.
The supper was superb and served
with that quiet ease that made
everyone feel at home. After
supper those who enjoyed good
cigar retired to one of the upper
rooms and had an hour of such
enjoyment as only smokers know.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08

The Salvation Army in River Falls.

A few Salvation Army people
came down from Hudson Friday
afternoon and gave a meeting on
the street in the evening and also
meeting in Opera Hall. Ten
cents admission was charged and
twenty five cents for reserved
seats. The hall was crowded to
It's utmost seating capacity net
ting a neat little sum to the
cause for which the army is
laboring. The advance of the
army to this city is of recent date
and it's meetings in consequence
are large. Tie aim of this society
is to establish branch Of the
organization here, but as to its
ability to accomplish this, the
future only can tell. One thing
is certain, no matter whether it
succeeds in gaining converts or
accomplishing any great amount
of good, it will receive courteous
treatment by our citizens and
will have the "God Speed" from
church organizations and the best
wishes for it's success by all
liberal minded people. The army
has accomplished much good and
has overcome much Of the preju-
dice of former years.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08
The CONCERT A COMPLETE sue
CESS.
New York Talent visits River
Falls.
The EpWOrth League is to be Compile
mented for its taste andWisdOm OF
choice.

The New York Male Quartet
gave one of its concerts to a
crowded house last Thursday
evening in the congregational
church of this city. The Epworth
League under whose management
the course of entertain ments has
been carried out this year, may
we'll feel gratified over the results
of the last evening, The gentle
men of the quartet are sk1llful,
confident and graceful. They
show the marks of rigid training
at the hands of master
teachers. Individually their sing
ing was but little above the ordi-
nary with the possible exception
of the baritone, but collectively
their voices blended In those ful!
rich tones that appeal to the best
III man and awaken his highest
emotions. The tenor solos have
received some criticism but still
there was splendid balance-the
first tenor supplying what the
second tenor omitted.
Miss Nellie Nichols who sup
piled the Evolutionary embellish-
ments is an artist in her profession.
She is natural, easy, gracefuls
possessing in high degree those
culture accomplishments that so
clearly distinguish the true artist
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08

from the affected and forced man.
nerisms of many amateurs. Miss
Nichols is a living testimony to
the fact that real elocutionary art
does not consist of cast-iron Sc
ries of gestures which to watch is
to produce headache, but rather
that this high art demands no
bodily demonstrations not in &C
cordance with the enlargement of
culture thought. The man who
makes the most demonstrations
with a buck saw usually cuts the
least God.
Miss Nichols, however, did not
render any selection particularly
heavy so far as thought is con-
cerned, but her rendering of that
even more dificult-the personlti>
cation of childhood and adult life
with their widely divergent ex-
periences, is indicative of that
knowledge of and sympathy with
human nature without which true
Evolutionary portrayal is quite i'm
possible. M ISIS Nichols was en-
cored repeatedly which was suf-
ficent proof that she touched the
sympathetic and appreciative
chord of the audience.
Mr.. Reade Winant's rendering
by the Fountain was perhaps
the most popular solo of the even
ing. In fact the baritone IS the
leading light in this quartet. Mr..
Douglas Lane, the basso, has re-
ceiged his merited share of praise,
especially for the. excellency OF ms
solo 'My Native Land. The
greatest criticism that can be ap-
plied to Mr.. Lane is, he lacks
range. His voice is not sustained
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08
An Unfair Criticism.

Without casting any reflections
upon the Journal, or it's write
up" on the last Band Concert. we
feel it our duty to take the part
of Miss Alice Cummings, who
was the subject of a seemingly
unjust criticism.
Miss Cummings has been kind
enough to help US in two of our
concerts, and the applause she
has received upon each appearance
is testimony enough that her
recitations are heartily appreciate
ed. We think the public will be
with us when we say that the
Journal was not only very unjust
in it's criticism, but it did not
voice the sentiments Of the people.
We also think the public will
agree with us when we say that
Miss Cummings shows far more
talent than a majority of the elo-
cutionists who come here from
abroad, and of whom the local
papers speak SO highly.
We can assure Miss Cummings
that her recitations have been a
drawing card on each program,
and that her kindness is very
much appreciated by
Your truly,
The RIVER FALLS AMATEUR BAND.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08

except through a narrow range
Invariably in striking the low
note lie fatted. The first tenor has
great range but his solos are less
appreciated by virtue of a slight
nasal twang which necessarily in
terferes with the best effect.
It is in the quartet that these
gentlemen shine. They are train
ed singers with much musical tall
lent. Add TO this the excellent
work of Miss Nichols and any
place may we'll feel honored by an
evening with these people.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08
Married.

AMEs-HALL.-In Trimbelle Mar.
/, 1898, by Rev. Moulton, DIV
err Ames and Miss Carrie Hall
both of Trimbelle.
The ceremonies took place at
the bride s home II A. M. at which
several of the near relatives were
present. The young people will
make their home in Trimbelle
where they are we'll and favorably
known.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08
Railway Train Lighted with Acetylene
Gas.

The Pontiac Pacific Junction
Railway express train has been
successfully lighted with acetylene
gas. The train consists of the
ordinary postal, express and bag
gage, second and first class cars.
The gas is generated by 30-light
Niagara Falls acetylene gas ma
chine placed in the baggage car.
Each car is regularly piped and
supplied with six 50-candle power
burners. The pipes are connected
with rubber hose between cars,
with hose cocks. 1t is through
express, requiring no shunting
of cars. The train has been rum
ming a month with the new light,
and the management is SO satisfied
with their experiment that they
propose to light all their trains
and stations with it. The new
illuminant has had severe test.
The vibration of the car does not
affect the steadiness of the light.
Only once were the lights ex-
tinguished, and that was by the
impact of the train against huge
snow drift almost as solid as
sand bar. They were lighted at
once and caused no inconvenience
hey ond the temporary darkness,
and for few moments the smell
of escaping gas. Frost 200 below
zero had no effect on the gas pas
sing through the rubber con-
nections between the cars. Am
[ right in claiming for the Pontiac
Pacific Junction the honor of
being the first train in America
to be lighted with acetylene gase
--Ex.
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Council Proceedings.

Council Chamber, City of River
Falls, Wis, March 4, 1898,
Council convened at 7:3O P. NJ.
Present, Mayor Chinook; Aldermen
Glass, Thomson, Ulrich and Williams.
Minutes of the meeting of Feb. 18th
read and approved.
Finance Committee reported fol-
lowing bills approved:
A. W. Lund, lamp rods and sundry
ST. repairs. 55O
G. w Chinook, pauper aid. ........ 200
Mrs. Grant, pauper aid, 200
r. A. McKeen, salary. .............. 2250
Il. A. McKeen, ST. light, ................. ESQ
F. J. Savage, stTeet work, .............. Ills
Allen p Weld, work for water works
Dept. ....................... 1.22
w. w. ThayeF, salary, $500
w. w. Thayer, gas, .................... 73S
F. NJ. White, drying hose for Fire
Dept. -. ........... ......... 800
Oscar Olson, wood water works Dept. 50S5
Bills allowed all voting aye.
Adjourned.
ALLEN p. WELD,
City Clerk.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-03-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE. DAY.
Take La xative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II II fails to
Cure. a5c.
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The RIVER FALLS AMATEUR BAND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-26

demands one life out Of the many she has
given. that the Lady Baaltis, who is her
priestess upon earth, may be recovered of
her sickness. Say, who will lay down a life
for the honor of the goddess and that h n
regent in this land may he saved alive?"
Now-for all this scene had been care
fully prepared-a woman stepped forward
wearing the robe of a priestess who bore
In her arms a drugged and sleeping child
Il, father she cried, in a shrill hard
voice, though her lips trembled as she
spoke. Let the goddess take this child,
thu first fruit of my body, that our mo-
Their Baaltis may be cured of her sickness
and that /. her daughter. may be blessed
who worship her" And she held out the
little victim toward him.
The shadid stretched out his arms to take
it, but he never did take 1t, for at that mo-
ment appeared upon the platform the tall
white-bearded figure OF Issachar clad in
his priestly robes.
Hold!' he cried in q voice of thunder
and with flashing eyes, land touch not tn.
innocent child. Spawn OF Satan would We
do murder to appease the devils whom We
worship. Well shall they repay ye On!
mine eyes are open and / sse," he went
on, shaking his thin arms above his head
the true God, and it flames above this CITY
of idolators and abominations. see this
place OF sacrifice, and tell you that be-
fore the moon Is young again Ii shall run
red with the blood of idol worshipers and
of you. women Of the groves. The heatnen
Is at your gates, We followers of demons
end my God sends them as he sends the To-
Gusts or the north wind to devour you like
grass, to sweep you away like the dust of
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OF the gods of Ell and Baaltis. In front of
them was platform surmormted by Il
stone altar, and between them, built in a
pit in the ground, burned a great furnace
Of wood. All the center of the Enclosure
was occupied by the priests and priestesses.
while without this sacred ring stood the
masses of spectators. among whom Aziel
and his followers were given place, though
some of the mora pious murmured audibly
al the admission of these Jews.
When they entered, the companies of
priests and priestesses were finishing a
prayer. the sentences of which they chant
ed alternately with strange effect. In part
it was formal and in part an improvised
srpplication to the protecting gods to re-
store health to that woman or high priest
ess who was known as Lady Baaltis. The
prayer ended, beautiful girl advanced to
an open space in front of the altar, and
with a sudden movement threw eff her
white robe, revealing herself to the spec
tntors In a r,any-colored garment of gauze,
through which her fair flesh cleaned.
Her black hair was adorned with a cor
onet of scarlet flowers, and hung loose
about her. Her feet and arms were naked.
and in each hand she held knife Of
Bronze. Very slowly she began to dance,
Ter painted lips Pc rted ss though to speak,
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ana her eyes. frightened with pigments.
turned up to heaven. BY degrees her move
mems grew more rapid, till at length az
she Whirled around. her long black hair
streamed out straight upon the air, ard the
crown OF flowers looked like a scarlet ring
Suddenly the bronze knife in her right
Rand flashed, and a spot of red appeared
over her left breast; then the knife in the
LETT hand flashed, and another spot ap-
peared over the right breast and at each
stroke the multitude cried "Ahv' AS with
one voice. and then were silent
Now the maddened dancer, ceasing her
WRITINGS. leaped high into the air, clashing
the knives above her head and CRYING
Hear me, hear me. Baaltisr' Again she
loaped. and this time the answer that came
frCm her lips was spoken in another voice.
winch said, Il am here. What seek you?"
A third time she leaped, replying In he..
own voice, Health for thy servant who Is
SICK Then came the answer in the second
voice. Il hear you, but see no sacrifice. -
What sacrifice woudst thou, o queen ?
A dover"
Nay"
What then, queen"
"One only. The first-born child of a
woman
AS this command, which they supposed
the lips Of the gashed and bleeding oracle
| the multitude shouted aloud. while the
girl herself. utterly exhausted, fell to the
earth senseless
Now priest of FL who was named the
SEadid, none other, indeed, than the hus-
band Of her who lay sick, sprang upon the
platform and cried:
The goddess has spoken by the mouth of
| her oracle. She who is the mother of all
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fer that this numerous and accused race
should def1le the face of the EARTH
SOFTLY, friend" broke in Metem. 81
have read your Scriptures. and is it not
set out in them that your forefather Abra-
ham was commanded to offer up his first
born in such a sacrifice?"
Blaspheme not" answered the Jew.
He was commanded, indeed, that his
heart might be proved, but his hand was
stayed The God whom 1 worship delights
not in the blood of children
Here lssachar broke off, suddenly recog-
nizing the Lady ELISA among the white
robed prletesses. Watching her. he noted
her glance at the window of Aziers cham
Der, and saw, what she could not see. that
the prince was seated at it. 1.-The daugh-
ter Of Satan spreads her net" he muttered
between his teeth. Then thought struck
MIN, and he added aloud. Say, Metem, is
1t permitted to strangers to witness the
rites in yonder temple?"
Surely" answered the Phoenician, chat
is, II they guard their tongues and do
nothing to Offend
Then l desire to see them. Metem, and
so doubtless does the Prince Aziel. There
fore, If it is your will. do me the service
to enter his chamber in the palace where
he is sitting and bid him to a great cere-
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mony that goes forward in the temple.
And, Metem, if he asks what that cere-
mony is, L charge you, say only that a
dove is TO be sacrificed. l will wait for
you at the gate of the temple, but tell
him not that 1 sent you on this errand.
Metem, you love gain. Remember that II
you humor me in this and other matters
which may arise, doing my bidding faith
fully. L have the treasury of Solomon to
draw upon
No i'll paymaster.' replied Metem, cheer
fully. Certainly l will obey you In all
things, holy Issachar, as the king COM
manded me yonder in Jerusalem"
Now" he reflected to himself as he went
upon his message, Il see how the bird flies.
The Prince Aziel is in love with the Lady
ELISA. or far upon the road to 1t, as at
his age it is right and proper that he should
be. The holy Issachar on the other hand.
is minded that his charge shall have naught
to do with priestess of Baaltis as, his
age and calling, is also right and proper.
Then, there is that black savage Ithobal,
who wishes to win the girl. and the girl
herself. who, after the fashion of her sex,
will probably play them all off one against
the other. Well, so much the better for
me. for | shall be a richer man even than
l am before the affair is done with. l have
two hands, and gold is gold whoever be
the gfver." and smiling craftily to himsel
he passed into the palace.