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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13
Letter From Mr.. Parker.

To THE FREE PRESS: Although
one does not read word shout it
in the papers Of this region it is
fact that the wheat crop Of the
entire Willamette valley has been
q total failure this year. As
matter of fact the scarcity of
wheat is 80 great that the -four
mills Of this valley are asing
wheat from cast Of the mountains
to supply the local demands for
-four.
Portland is growing right along
and many new buildings are going
up in the different sections Of the
city, but my enquiries elicit the
fact that the much talked Of pros
perity has not yet put in its ap-
pearance. Business of all kinds
seems to be overdone and there are
not a few vacant buildings every
where. The assessment roll of
Multnomah county is eleven mil
lions OF dollars less than it was last
year, and the delinquent tax list as
now being published is larger than
ever.
Whatever OF prosperity there is
in the country is not evenly dis
tributed and certainly the great
mass Of the people are not partici-
pating therein. The wealth of the
country seems to be gravitating
and concentrating more and more
into the hands of the few. But
the majority of our countrymen by
their votes seem to approve of the
principle of governmental partner
ship with private individuals and
corporations which largely Greats
these unjust conditions, 80 / sup
pose there is no more to be said.
At 0. r. & N. headquarters l
could learn Of no new development
likely to lead to extensions Of that
system into our county. The idea
prevails that the present pool by
which this company is exclude d
from the Clearwater country il
m ore likely to be strengthened
than dissolved. There seems to be
no doubt about the construction ol
the Northern Pacific into Grange
ville' in the spring, however, il
seems more than likely that We
shall have to be content with thie
one outlet for some time to come.
We leave here Saturday on the
steamer Columbia for San
Francisco. A. F. p.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13

eastern paper is authority for
'tement that some Federal
has decided that the act
E.izing the secretary OF the
pr to make regulations for
OBJECTION of forest reserves is
|stitutional, because in effect,
gates legislative power to an
|istrative officer. This point
,ade in the FREE PRESS at til.
IF the passage Of the act
ng these reservations, and if
ecision is sustained by the
ne court it will go o long
towards eliminating the
J and vexatious restrictions
now impede legitimate min
,erations in the Bitter Root
ther forest reserves.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13
Officers Elected.

Buffalo Hump Lodge No. 80, X.
of p. at their last meeting elected
the following officers for the en-
suing year: Len Smith, Q. c.;
Grant Benedict, v. c.; Will Vim
cent, prelate; Frank ]. Reed, M.
of w.; Geo. Brown, X. Of R. & s.. !;
Jack Wood, NJ. of F.; w. w.
Brown, NJ. of E.; E. A. Day,
NJ. at A.; Henry Rambo, I. G.;
d. B. Wilson, o. G..
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13
PENSION STATISTICS.
Over 1871 Millions Paid Annu-
ally to War Veterans.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The an
nual report Of the secretary Of the
interior was made public TODAY.
The pension Office shows that on
June 80, 1899, there were 99l, 5l8
pensioners borne upon the roll.
During the fiscal year ending June
30, 1900, there were allowed 40
$40 pensions on original applica-
tons, and the number restored to
the rolls was I, 500, making q total
Of new names added to the rolls of
40, S44. The pensioners dropped
from the rolls during the year by
reason of death and ali other
causes aggregated 43, 1884, leaving
ehh number on the rolls June 80.
l90, s9S, SD, . net increase Of
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13
I'M Fight the Reserve,

si'hhe commissioner of the gen.
ESssnd office shall refuse to open
sgt of the Bitter Root forest re-
's1S in central Idaho, the issue
sljbe carried into the United
1, es court, and the legality Of
Reserve challenged. The con-
Twill be waged by Judge w. B.
Msourn on behalf of the mining
''s Of the Buffalo Hump and
'e mining districts.
was fled with the
iynissioner Of the general land
i5s over two months ago for the
5hing Of a large tract, but as yet
'EctiOn has been taken. No I'M
Mate movement toward forcing
Tissue will be taken until the
!artment is heard from, which
Expected at any time, but Judge
lib. Hepburn, president Of the
j Buffalo Tunnel & Mining Co.,
I, has been the leader in the
'Isement, said yesterday that if
\ department. refused to grant
application the legality Of it's
Lon in making reserves of min
LIKED land would be tested in
courts.
The matter is still under adj
ement," said Judge Hepburn,
BIT may be settled any day. I
going to fight the question to
termination even II it ends in
courts. The probable issue
l likely result in the better
ulation of forest reserves and
! break up the indiscriminate
CRYING of timber. In an arid
lntry where timber is needed to
serve the snow fall, reservation
legitimate enough, but in q
lntry with plenty of rainfall it
! hindrance to its proper settle
Mt and development.
i have no idea when the ques-
, will be taken up by the in
or department. II they should
lse the application, l would
Q tho case into the United
tes courts and test the power Of
department to make reserves.
" are not allowed to create a
rive Of mineral land. A num-
OF people in Idaho are await
the decision of the department.
are ready at once, If it is fav-
bic to start in with develop
it work"
he area of the whole Bitter
IT timber reserve is about $500
are miles, situated in central
no along the forty-sixth par
ID and extending into Montana.
lumber Of mining camps have
u established in the area,
ably the Buffalo Hump, Dixie,
City, Newsome Creek and
ymond. AS the federal law
nds regarding this and similar
erves, no timber can be cut fol
purpose, nor any roads built
'hout having first obtained q
init from the department Of
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13
To the Public.

This is to notify the public that
! have sold NY hottling business,
known as the Grangeville Bottling
Works, to Mr.. j. w. Auchinvole,
and bespeak for him the patron
age Of the trade. All parties
knowing themselves to be indebted
to me please call aud settle.
L. G. SKEELs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13

10 the number Of land sale con-
tract executed Nov. %. Same
date in 1899 the number was
6Sl. Within the past thirty
days several very notable in
vestment sales have been made.
Prudent people are investing in
Charleston and Vineland be-
cause they believe that Lewis
toni Charleston is entering upon
aperiod of mighty growth and
great prosperity. Our land reg
lister is open to inspection.
Scores Of ranchers ON the wheat
prairies and stock ranges, and
mines, own orchard homes in
Vineland on account of good
schools, mild winters and other
advantages. New city park
just dedicated Streets free from
mud all winter. Much build
ing going on now. Come now
and see for yourselves.
LEWISTON WATER AND POWER
COMPANY.
SIeskeseh. Wa. leutNNfrA 49,,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13
To Whom it May Concern.

Notice is hereby given that !
will not be responsible for any in
debtedness either for labor or sup
plies or expenditures Of any kind
ON the Mammoth claim in Dixie,
Idaho Co., Idaho.
w. Z. THOMPSON,
! ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13

n;, me most effective little liver.
R,,s made made: are DeWitt's Little.
11 ~. I Eisers. They never, gripa.
LDr. sheaffer and G.. A. ROM.
''"Ae. -.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13
School ApportIonment.

Apporti0nment Of school money made Dec
8, 1900. by Lewis Elsenaohn, County Superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction.
District No. No nj childran Amnunf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13

be gain in population during
: ten years shows a larger
It than any other state in
ion, and the prospects are
.e will do even better in the
IN years.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-12-13
Mite;hel1's Mill.
oHINGLEN
NJ. .vsv!! BOXES. NJ
a. fine line of sawed Pine, Red
Fir and Tamarack
:. SHINGLES
at So TO So per M.
Shakes, s.. 50 per M.

Nh: Fruit Boxes Of all kinds.
will WIN on Johns creek !, miles
south OF Grangeville, Idaho.
r. M. MITCHELL, Prop
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-09-06

Ladies shirt waists, $l.75, $3.50 and
81 rs Tor so cents. All our 75c and Soc
shirt waists reduced to 25c. They are
all bargains. The Fair store, F. A. Alex.
ander.
The hop situation is daily improving
and growers feel happy over the prospect
of better prices. Last week the Mckee
Company sold 300 bales to 8. Huntington
& Co. and Davern & Fry 100 bales to the
same firm for IL cents. On Monday 1919
was freely offered with no sellers and T.
J. Lynch says that he received an offer
Of IL cents.
You can spell 1t cough, coff, cauph,
kauf, kaff, kough, or kaugh but the only
harmless remedy that quickly cures 1t is
One Minute Cough Cure. Quiet & Ayres
Drug Co.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-09-06
Peace Declared.

Why devote all your time reading
about the Boer War and the Gold Fields
Of Alaska? There are other matters Of
vital importance; you may make trip
east, and will want to know how to
travel. In order to have the best SER
vice, use the Wisconsin Central R'v be-
tween st. Paul and Chicago. For rates
and other information write Jas. A.
Clock, General Agent, Portland. Oregon.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-09-06
once over Janook Drug Store.

The state school law requires that
new series Of books Sc introduced into
,ha nt,,i IS echoo4s 81 t.,s oneniry of ma.
iail term. Inc change WI cover every
DOCK noW 10 use 10 cue seaoois, WITH ne
exception q me grammar ana Rieeora'
However, pupils NAV exchange theIF Oh
books IN part payment Tor new provided
IT., - :, - ~ -
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49, .r,. 49,, 49,. .,a.
,oa,
pap.ia having book ds dssira 10 eN-
.Aau-e lo. uer mml ao.s blIais aat
dage.
sst ana ISL aalsa amoa of the Uai.aa
Efsisas. wAo base been 1e-
stored e. heeHh .tar 81 other methods
lr laent hs8 faleE. poye ths .ue
evta,H' rt ID It's only tar8na
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-09-06

Cine and get one Of our Il p alarm
clio ks Tor f5c We have only few left
and w II 50 get rii Of them The Fair
sore.
Everything for the home in both new
and second hand at NJ, Connells. 20
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-09-06

1
takes fifty of Mart Schichtl's patent
wagon tongue supporters which are said
to be an especially good thing for that
country. The Judge on one Of his trips
carried lot OF COW bells to Dawson for
which he paid 25 cts. each and readily
sold for $3.50 each.
Joseph Stephenson had narrow
escape from serious accident on Friday
last. He was rounding-up some stock
below town when the horse he was riding
stepped into badger hole and horse and
rider went down in confused heap.
Those who saw the accident thought it
"was all up' with Mr.. Stevenson but he
soon gathered himself together and ap
parently suffered little from his tumble.
The prune shipments have practically
been closed for the season. The prices
have, ON the whole, been satisfactory to
the growers although the market at the
latter end broke to $l2 q $l5. The bal
ance of the prunes will be dried. From
Parker 32 carload lots were shipped, 4
by z. j. Flint and 2S by Fred Thompson,
while $4,000 boxes were sent to various
points by express.
The fine new house of II. J. Rand on
Natchez avenue is being pushed along as
secured, under the direction of Architect
FELTON,. 1t promises to be one of the
handsomest in the city. A large barn
has been erected on the rear of the lots.
Mrs. Wayne Field passed a few day
in the city during the past week AS the
guests of friends. She is at present the
housekeeper OF one of the hotels OF Seattle
while her husband is in the kondike
where he has been for the past three
years.
G. B. Laughlin returned Saturday from
Walia Walla where he has been the past
few months. He says the report that
high wages are being paid harvest hands
in Eastern Washington is erroneous; the
ordinary laborer receiving but SI.50
dsy
Fsr sale.--Good stock tanch, 200 acres.
o0o Ifal. trees, good house aad oat huiid-
rgs Located on are Waaas Also
agYas good housa aad small orahara
rWoo3cocb academy, Abiaaum. For
,.,m
eo. jahn Ada'ran@ a9n returned ga
@ sa p g she
ea and to tao summit o M Hood.
4....,. s..3.
among those Nhe hase eaasea u
.i'
n
HH tho
"a Na.. ~. F..ms c..s
4.t... -q-ss s. T.o..
HAZE -
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-09-06
! MAN
G. T. Auniller,

Furniture and all kinds of hauling If you raylnan
and prompt service ring up phone No orders with
st Paul Tacoma Lumber CO.. orders taken for Coal and Wood
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-15
WORK OF CONGRESS.
PRIVATE PENSION BILLS-THE
TRANSVAAL WAR

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilo
Washington. April 14.-Beyond the
passage of eighty-three private pension
bills and some general measures OF
minor Importance. the Senate trans
acted little business to-day. The
Alaskan civil code bill was under con-
dition for some time, but finally went
over until Monday, when an effort will
be made to get At vote upon 1t.
MIR. Berry (Arkansas) directed atten-
ton to the fact that the House of Rep
resentatiVes had adopted a resolution
in favor OF the election of Senator'S by
the people, and he appealed to the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
to which his resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution for the
election of Senators by the people had
been referred to present a report either
In favor of or against the resolution.
He regarded 1t as one Of the most im-
portant questions before the country
Mr., Chandler, chairman of the Com
mlttee on Privileges and Elections, said
the committee had been very much
engaged thus far this session. but now
that the opinion Of the Senator from
ton of the House, doubtless the COM
mittee will immediately proceed TO con-
slider the subject"
Then the senior Senator from South
Dakota resumed his speech on the his
tory of the Boer war, advocating the
adoption of Mr. Mason's resolution ex-
pressive OF sympathy for the Beers In
their fight against Great Britain
ENGLAND ANATHEMATIZED.
The Senator mathematical England
in every phase of her Government and
declared that her colonies were cursed
by her control.
II hope the day will come-and I
hope the Transvaal war will furnish
the opportunity-when Ireland will rise
and sweep every British soldier and
every British landlord into the sea-"
At 4:21 the Senate adJSuiaed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-15

could be expected under the circum-
stances. + 5
Good Friday was observed as q holt
day throughout the republic.
All Is reported quiet at the front.
OFF FOR ST. HELENA.
Cape Town, April 14.-The transport
dred Transvaal prisoners, including
French. German and Russian members
OF the foreign legion, captured at
Boshof. sailed for ST. Helena to-day.
BLcEMFONTEIN HARD PRESSED.
Leemokop, Southeast OF BlocmfonteIn,
Monday. April 9.-The Boer command
and which, 1t was feared, had been cut
off, has rendered good account Of it.
self with the Basutoland police who had
invaded the Orange Free State.
-Four British scouts who were ,cap-
tured say that Bloemfontein is hard
pressed for water They add that all
The private wells were guarded, and
civilians were not permitted to use
them until the. troops were supplied.
SEVERELY PUNISHED.
Commandment Dewet has received a
report that the British who fed from
Smithfleld southwark were severely
punished by the burghers Of Roux-
vile.
News received here from Johannes
burg Drift says a British force of
about one thousand men, mainly com
posed of Brabants Horse, with Gen
eral Brabant commanding, is surround
ed ct Robertson's mills, with re-
mote chance of relief or effective re-
slstance.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-15

London. April 1l.-Easter-eggs this
season are decorated with pictures of
General Lord Roberts and Union Jacks,
with Shamrocks and Irish harps inter-
woven on their grounds. Political af-
fairs are in dormant state and war
and the spirit of Imperialism are in the
ascendant. Had any one dared to pro-
phesy at this time last year that these
things would come about within twelve
months. he would have been laughed to
scorn. A spirit OF rejoicing pervades the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-15
THE TELEaRAPHERs' STRIKE.
THEIR OFFICIAL HEAD CON-
SIDERS THE VICTORY WON,

SlpERS ,T1 b R1CIOhY-NON.- -L
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Atlanta, Ca. April 14.-More conf
dence seemed to pervade both parties
to the strike of the telegraphers on the
Southern Railway to-day than at any
time since the walkout was ordered.
The Southern officials, speaking OF
the condition on the divisions center
ing in Atlanta. say that they are nor
NAL.
mo strike exists so far as we are
concerned" is the railroad officials
statement.
President Powell, in his daily state
nent says:
81 consider the victory won by the
telegraphers. My reports show that
several of the most important divisions
are absolutely tied up, no freight or
passengers running. My advices from
Knoxville, Asheville. Salisbury and
Chattanooga show that the line
through those cities is completely
blocked. Not a train Is moving. The
United States fast mail train from
Washington to Memphis via Salisbury,
Asheville, Knoxville and Chattanooga
has been annulled, and no trains are
moving in that section.
at Birmingham the situation Is per-
fectly satisfactory. Nothing but pas
senger trains are moving on the Biz
mngham division and the Alabama
Great Western. Freight Is congesting
and a large number of carloads of per-
ishable stuff has been lost in that sec
ton. At Charlotte the strike is effec-
tive on all freight business. This is
also true of she lines north and east
toward Washington.
1.-THE strike is spreading at Augusta
and Columbia. Seven more men struck
between Salisbury and Charlotte last
night. Not anoperator is working at Au-
gusta, the Southern dispatchers strllk-
ing last night. The people at Corona,
Ala. in the mining district, refuse to
provide food for the scab operators sent
there. At Tuscaloosa, Ala. Superinten-
dent Rickey's stenographer went to
work. but soon quit. AT Coal Creek.
Tenn. the miners held a meeting and
pledged their support to our cause On
the Murphy and Asheville division not
train Is running Of any sort, Every
Office is closed tight. The citizens
ordered scabs to leave Newells, N. c.,
to-day"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-15

country, which Is not at all justified by
the progress of British arms in South
Africa. Nevertheless. England needs q
stolid outlet for the enthusiasm over
past victories. for the escape of the
Prince OF Wales and for the prosperous
times that have benefited the country,
so 1t is small wonder that an unprecc-
dented flood of excursionists is leaving
London over Good Friday and Easter
Monday. Every one who can afford it
has gone away, and holiday is
the rage of the moment.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Next week marks the opening OF The
Paris Exposition. Yet comparatively
few Britishers are likely to attend. Sc
ven months ago thousands were plan
ming to leave Albion to visit Paris; but,
since the anti-British press in France
has become so venomous, almost all in
terest seems To have been lost in what
promised TO be one of the greatest eX-
positions OF the century.
Punch'S cartoon this week represents
Punch bowling to Mistress Paris and
wishing her good fortune: but this does
not represent in the slightest degree
popular opinion, for, as the Globe says,
THE British people are not going to
the show"
AN ANCIENT SHOW.
Speaking of shows, one of the most
ancient occurred this week, when the
Rova' Maundy money was distributed
to old men and women ut Westminster
Abbey. The ceremony OF giving small
aims to deserving persons with Yeomen
of the Guard III attendance, as usual,
attracted large crowds, and, according
to an evening paper. the red purses
containing the Queens small sift We're
eagerly bought up by American visi-
tors. some of whom offered as much as
R6 for them. Tho number OF recipients
Increased with each year Of the Queens
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-15
Special Is virginIani.- Pilos.Y i


Richmond April u The offcia1s o6
the Southern Railway here So that out
OF a total OF 1900 operators only 1850 q
have sosfar gone out on strike, They
claim to santicfpat e no further trouble.
1t is said that the road has no inten-
ton of making any overtnrcs to he y
men, but will fight them to the end,
and Will refuse to allow any IL those
who walked out to return.
a rather unique case is that OF a sta
ton agent on the line of the Southern
in Powhatan county. B He happens TO \
be postmaster as well as stat lion agent.
When President Powell gave the order
to strike he put UP the red sigma inss
front of his office and pIomp ~ q beyed.
Just about that time a mail train
blew for The station. and the gent sbe-
gan to ret1ent upon the punishment
likely to be infiicted upon The man Nfho
should delay the United States mali.
He promptly returned to his key, and j
has given up all idea Of Joining; his 4
striking brethren. sSsss
On the Richmond division of the road I;
all trains are now running on time,
and there is reason to believe that the i
sections. IS. eia y
b. AND LASS Case.
The casegof the Old Dominion Build
ing and Loan Associ, bon witch has !
cited SO ittefc A EeTGgr Efle sSFSss EiIJsi
State, came ND a gai In this morning In
the Chancery Court. a IL;
The stockhold erssr representa- ted by Coal:
ter & Wise verton Howard and others
seek to have a recesver appointed ~ hiiaS
the Associat ions represented by I.eakes
& Carter and b. Rand q, Wexford and
other stockhold es, represented by G.. W.
Meredith and Hill Montague, seek to Z
prevent the appointment of o receiver.3
These gentlemen appeared before Judge
Lamb. ard. after come argument, att
the suggestion OF Mr., Meredith and
Judge LealSe, and with the consent OF
tho LAWYERS on the other side, the case
was further laid sover$to May 10th
The decision OF Jud ge Lamb in post
pcning the case was sdesi gned to allow
the stockhold ers to settle AFFAIRS iii /
their own way thou being put to Z
needless expense, n 4; 81
DELEGATES CONVENTION.
a meeting of the Democrats OF !.
Henrico was hell this morning, to select &
Norfolk. sssSss
All of the delegates go nninstructed,
except those from one district, three In
number, who Were, after sharp de ~
bate. instructed to- vote for a consti-ss
tutfonal conventions. 4s ~
BOUNDARY DISPUTE
The Governor and the sAttorTley-Ge ns
eral will leave here lionda VI morning
for Washington to confer with similar
officers from Tennessee as to the bound
airy line between thegtwo Ssntss.
The line now runs light through the
city of Bristol. and the question is
which State shall secure the Whole city.
DIR. AIcGuIREs. l.s
DR.. Hunter Mcguire continues to in9-
prove. although his power OF speech has
not yet returned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-15
a 8 oyoott 8 eoiazred.

(By telegraph to virginsan- Pilot,
Atlanta. Ca. April Is. The Order Of
Railroad Telegrap hers 4 tosaiigilt de-
clared aboycott on the osuthern rail-
way and hope to make II effective
OF the United States and the Fe6efa-s
ton cf Labor. Ireleg rams ere sent
tonight by Presisi dent Powell Ia the
twenty thousand ticks tt ana freight
agents in the United States asking them:
to route pa ssengers and sreigfit via
other lines than the Sottt hernS pending
the present trouble. "A aIiessag Z was
also sent FIRES slider + 6 o;npers,s OF the
Federation OF La hor, reeuest ting him to-
boycott the RAILROAD & &