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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06

eyaniding gold proposition, they
have at a depth of 80 feet, 4a feet
OF ore that by careful assay proves
an average of SIG.
Four and a half miles north of
us, Vest and Perkins claim ledge
from 25 to 30 feet, with an ere
chute of gold-copper ore on The
surface that gives $50 returns.
1t is said to be a strong ore chute;
showing copper sulphides and
pyrites, the copper values predom-
mating.
The Sampson and Big Ledge,
two extensive low grade PROPOSE
tions, are said to be bonded to
Minnesota people at large figure.
Hollingshead and Wright own a
number of promising claims and
there are other meritorious
propositions.
The coal veins about which
good deal has already been said,
will be prospec ed thoroughly this
season. With the railway heading
our way and all the great natural
advantages at our command we
feel justified in predicting lively
season this year and u gre, vt future
for Rapid river district.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06
OLD BOARD REELECTED
The Citizens Ticket is Elected
by Overwhelming Majority.

At the village election on Tues
day 503 votes were cast, of which
1870 were ladies'. The rain poured
down all day, and much interest
was manifested in the result.
although the FREE Press and the
people whom it repres, nts--the
friends of the old board-never
for moment had any doubt of the
outcome. The nominees on the
Independent ticket were unfortu:
nate in having a self-constituted
mouthpiece whose methods of
slander and villifcation of the
members of the old board aroused
SO much resentment that their
friends determined, not merely to
re-nominate them but likewise to
give them n complete and over
whelniing vindication at the polls.
ihis has been done and, conse-
quently, the nominees on the
independent ticket were showed
under through no fault of theirs,
inasmuch as they one and all
repudiate the vile attacks of their
self constituted organ.
There are a good many moral
lessons to be learned from this
election, but we do not feel like
celebrating on them at this time.
Old timers we are and moss backs
we may be, but none the less
we are a force to be reckone with,
both now and hereafter, and you
must take us as you find us. The
methods used in this campaign
may be all right in Moscow and
Latah county but they are not
congenial to the people Of Grange
vile, or Camas Prairie, or Idaho
county, and. any attempt at their
future introduction will be as
emphatically resented as they
were on Tuesday.
The vote for the several candi-
dates was as follows:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06
Harpster Happenings.

A trip to Stuart shows that a
very active berg. The depot
building, bridge with it's ap-
proaches and new dwelling on
Main Street are under construction.
Mr.. Patterson's new two story
business house blew down Satur-
day.
The cars are making regular
trips to Kamiah, and the road will
be turned over to the Co. during
May.
The wagon road to Cottonwood
creek is slowly progressing.
Some new improvements are 60
going on at Bridgeport. Bristol
the blacksmith, is making substan-
tial improvements.
Miss Achsa Parsell is expected
to arrive from her winters visit in
Oregon via Stuart Sunday.
John Hipk e, our road overseer,
is doing some fine work on the
road.
Mrs. II. G. Oliver is in Spokane,
waiting for the first train to Stuart.
Farming is quite well advanced
and still progressing along the
Clearwater-tons of grain already
in. PINE WooDs.
Milo (yraan opriuol In,a NFz.s
day from the Great Eastern mine
on Snake river, and informs us
that they have struck new ore
chute and are sacking $500 tons of
selected ore, none Of it carrying
less than 20 per cent. copper, for
shipment to the smelter as soon as
the river has sufficiently raised
to permit Of the steamer from
Lewiston making the trip up after
it. He returned to the mine this
morning.
Overheard at Hogan's: "You
didn't either!" eyes l did, hon.
est" ''Twenty dollars?-an' how
much was the spring overcoat?"
"Sixteen." elias London any
more goods like it?' "Sure thing
and hundreds Of other patterns
too-The Royal Tailors of Chicago,
take care of the boys in good
shape"-goand talk with London.
The discovery of rich placer
claims on a creek emptying into
the middle fork Of Clearwater is
reported, and some parties left
here yesterday to prospect in that
vicinity.
Miss Lorene Mills arrived home
on Monday last from a month S
vacation in the lower country.
Mrs. Benedict will remain awhile
n
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06
CITIZENS TICKET.
RAPID RIVER DISTRICT.
A Big Camp to the Front on the
Little Salmon River.

/
ii. w. Dorman, manager of tn,
West Fork Gold Mining Co., wa.
at the Wiltse house this week
This company's prope rites lie right
under the shadow of the Seven
Devils, near the forks of Rapid
river about 6 miles from Pollock
and in the Rapid river district.
The company owns group OF
four claims, the King of the West,
Cora, Bryan and Queen. Speaking
OF his company's property and the
district in general, Mr.. Dorman
said: The King of the West was
well named; it is in reality gold
copper proposition, although it
carries a little silver. At con-
siderable depth the ledge has been
cross-cut at a depth of % feet, with
only one wall in sight.
The Cora carries the smallest
vein in sight but appears to be
the richest. We have driven two
tunnels, the lower 14O feet and
the upper, 130 feet. In the breast
OF the upper tunnel, we now have
a 3O-inch vein, giving strictly gold
values, assaying as high as $40
per ton and averaging up well.
The Bryan is strictly gold
proposition, and the ledge accord
ing to all surface showings is not
less than 30 feet wide, and is
evidently true fissure. We have
done Go feet Of tunneling on the
Bryan.
The Queen gives good values in
gold, copper and silver, from the
outcroppings, which show the ledge
to be about 40 feet wide.
A mill run has proved our ores
to be concentrating. We now
have concentration at the mouth
OF the west fork, centrally located
site for the district, and with a 2
mile ditch and fume, we will get
800 feet Of a fall vertical. The
main road on the Salmon runs to
Higgins ferry. From Golf up the
Little Salmon, we also have a
wagon road built by the residents,
completed, with the exception of
900 feet Of rock work that is very
heavy and which the county COM
mlssioners are asked to assist with.
From this road we can go up the
Rapid river now about two miles,
SO four-mile road will give us
straight communication with the
outside. We had considerable
difficulty packing our concen traitor
in, and it will likely be started
soon.
The head Office of our company
is Colfax, M. E. Baltimore, Pres.
and J. w. Higgins, treasurer.
There are number of other
promising properties in the district
besides ours. About nine miles
from our place up the west fork ON
Carbonate hill, Potter Bros. have
number of strong lodges, showing
veins from to 6 feet vide. Some
, OF these veins carry carhonatns and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06
ANOTHER CROWi
At Terminus of the
Short Line at
Cottonwood {

'" - - - ~ W Y
For the past two a4f'
interest has been MT
our people in the star{ 1
town at the mouth Of
creek, the terminus OF Il
water Short Line, ~
Joshua G. Rowton, MI
bone and j. w. Shan "
surveyor. The tract III
the town site was purC n
Jacob Sites who reliif I,
homestead right, and tsS
Immediately covered bTi
scrip, which is equiyS
patent, so that warrantVd
be given forthwith. n
Mr.. Shannon has beela,
time engaged in the task'sI
the new town site, and T,
such progress that the hs
are now open for the inn
intending investors.
area of the land owned
company is 100 acres, Of
acres are plated. Abou
are situated on the west, 1
side of the stream, and a
been donated to the railr
pany for depot and
facilities. The rest of l
site is on the east shor
stream and Consists of
tract of level land, situat
all possible overfows, !,
200 acres of additional
joining suitable for town
should its growth require
The townsite is laid ou
with the course Of the st
the railroad track.
thoroughfare is Bridge st
the other thoroughfares ,
Clearwater avenue and Z
The townsite is stu
quarter of a mile below t
OF Cottonwood creek and
south of Stuart. In
locality will be readily
as the battle ground of /
The promoters realiz'
early date that the first
do was to connect the tw,
the town by a bridge, an,
tract was let to j. w. /
for the construction of a t
bridge which is to be con
May l, although it will b.
for passengers and team
coming week.
The iron is already lai'
roadbed from Stuart, and
ments are now in progress
erection of several built
business and residence
Mr.. Shannon shows his ia
future of the new town
tracing for the erection {
story building to be
post-office, store and
offices, and he expects to
his own residence and
headquarters there. Thrs
men from Orofino have G,
for the erection of build
the accommodation of varic
ness enterprises, and we /
a well known grain b
Camas Prairie is arrangini
erection of a large grain W
down there, and it is
that a depot and freight
will soon be erected, and q
located there for the facili,
The business interests OF Il
md country.
The promoters of the nj
claim that as the terminus
Clearwater Short Line the
will be the point where
'rafiic into and out oI
county will connect wi
abroad, and therefore its
$ absolutely assured. Th,
Dad to Stuart first touches
aud then follows the
trade to Stuart, and it is
hat this is entirely unne
when the terminus is til
me half miles nearer the
md productive part of the
From RIffaIo A,,v,-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06


Among our callers this week
were Messrs. A. Snavely, Of Rapid
City, South Dakota, and James|
Nenters, of Wisconsin. They ard
looking over the situation here
abouts with the view of MAKING
homes for themselves and engaging
in business if the proper opening
presents itself, and both are highly
pleased with what they hive seen
and are pretty sure to remain.
Mr.. Venters has purchased 40 acre1
of the timber land south Of town|.
and is now on the lookout for +
farm on the prairie. s.
Miss Fisher was taka9 dr.
the small pox At ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06
From Buffalo Hump.

johnnie Brown came out frolI
the Hump Tuesday. He repoI'
only about 4 feet of snow arouu{
the Hump and fairly good ira
out, via Adams camp. They al
drifting on the 100-foot level.
the st. Louis and have ple9e
rich ore in sight. The Vesd$1
too is showing up fine. They 81
down 56 feet and are drifting q
the vein. Work has been resume
ON the Belmont on Crooked creek
Mr.. Brown says that everythin
points to an early season in tn
Hump, and a successful one too.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06

Take no chances on kerosene,
gasolene, acetylene or any other
explosive, but use the safe and con-
venient electric light. Y
Garden seed, hoes, rakes etc., at
the M. & NJ. Cash Store.
Go to Reynolds Bros. for pure
whiskey.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06
The Big Store with Tiny Prices
Denver Items.

=. "'o ooo Dusy plOWing
and seeding to come to town.
DR.. Stockton will return this
week via. Stuart.
Levi White has sold his ranch
to G. B. Knorr. ii
Alfred White has disposed of hi,
farm to Mike Klien.
BoRN:-To the wife of j. Krew.
son on March 80, big boy.
W. B. Patterson is convalescine
from his attack of fever.
Mrs. L. Smith, who wasformerly
pastor of the NJ. E. church here
mas again accepted the position
and will preach her initial sermon
on Easter Sunday at II A. NJ.
April 10. She will then announce
her further appointments, and
expects to conduct regular services
IN future both here and in Cotton
wood. All are welcome.
Z: b. knorr, one of our success.
fui farmers sold 90 head of2-year-
Old cattle at 500 per head to Seattle
parties last week. Mr.. Knorr
emphasizes the fact that it paws
to raise cattle and hogs, and be-
ileves that it will prove profitable
investment for the Camas Prairie
farmers to engage in.
Prof. Hardwick and Miss Nav
Hayden, teachers in our school
are preparing an elaborate pro,
gramme for the closing exercises
this Friday evening.
Our sch ool children planted over
LOO trees last Friday for Arbor
day exercises.
Parties are figuring on opening
up a first class saloon on the site
OF the recent fire of j. A. Burch.
In the case Of the trial of S. O.
Iahnahill, ex-auditor of Nez Perce
county, on the charge of forging
county warrants, the jury last
Friday brought in an unanimous
verdict of mot guilty" The pro-
ceedings had their origin in
political prejudice, and Sans
friends up here hope that he will
prosecute them for damages to the
full limit.
On Tuesday of this week Bales
4 Jones started from Kamiah the
first carload of hogs which went
out over the newly completed
Clearwater Short LINE. On Nav
8 The same gentlemen will shin 8
additional cars. They are all con-
signed to Mahoney Brothers, of
Wallace, for consumption in the
Occur d. dAlene.
j. w. Henderson, of Denver.
was in town outfitting Sunday for
his contract to build the bridge
across the south fork of the Clear
water at the railroad terminus.
lie has the big timbers all out and
is Nreeting the first carload Of
laIaher 70 come over the road n,
ar. iFs 'nre about today. The
bfilse will be completed in few
days mule.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1900-04-06

re for RheaJ
lie Journal, psI
nh + OF year,s
Gder and sldls. J
was entirely !
pain Balln1
I, almost im%
been a co.,
kuee and II 5
Paafs. -.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23
GOV. ALLEN. or PUERTO RICO.

In the selection 81 Mr.. Alien for this
delicate duty the president has made an
appointment which ss acceptable 10 the
American public, Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
His record as assistant secretary during
the war with Spain. after taking hold
UPON sudden summons. rebounds 10 his
great credit Painstaking and thorough.
he has graspsd large situations firmly and
has proved himself Of rare worth 10 the
government. Such men are valuable in
places OF responsibility, especially when
their Integrity is far above all possible re-
preach Washington star.
The inaugural ceremonies viii handicap
GOV Allen rather than assist him. fife
viil have 90 lose no time In assuring his
Puerto RicaH friends that the ponp incl
dent 10 his Inauguration VIII not be re-
psatsd. ard that - will not Interfere with
the Beneficial results 81 Republican self
Observation-Disclosures Examiner.
Tt'n the desire az every loyal American
that he people of this island may 50 ex-
ercise their freedom from the bondage az
Spain and manifest their loyalty 20 the
t-niieS States that IN a few year, they
naay h admitted into the Union--orting
Oracle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23

1t Is TO be hoped that the labor DIM
culties In Chicago will not take on
such a character as to make any OF the
labor element feel that they are COM
PEELED to hiss Admiral Dewey when he
reviews the procession from public
stand. The admiral is the guest OF the
city, ana Of course will accept hospitaii-
ties as they are arranged for him by
those in charge. Whatever his own
ideas may be. he Of necessity must place
himself in the hands of the reception
committee, and it Would be unfair to
subject him to any indisnity merely be-
cause some Of the Chicago people do
not approve entirely of what the COM
mittee has done in the matter Of erect
ing a stand with nonunion labor. 1t Is
no fault of Dewey that these differences
exist, and ne as an innocent guest OF
honor should not be made to suffer for
any error which the labor people may
think the reception committee has made.
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Compulsory Arbitration.

The Washington Post remarks won
deriagsy 9pon the success of What f.
called compulsory arbitration in New
Zealand II IS understood that this sys-
tenn Is greatly in favor with both en-
player and workIngman. In case OF 4
labor dispute. both sides have 20 Sub.
niii their case to tribunal constituted
for the purpose. ana its decision has
the force OF court order. Comment
ing on this, the Post SAYS:
We do not understand how. under any
form " government except ahsolutisn
mon can b. punished for refusing % oper-
ate factories. mines or other ageacIss OF
production Nor Is n quite clear thar in
. fres country. or under aay AAat = l.van
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23
BUBBLE AND SQUEAK.
Don't get too gay and self-important-
Tacoma News.

Don't get too gay and seif-important.-
Tacoma News.
The several milliners of Chehalis re-
port an excellent Easter business this
year. Chehalis Is well supplied with
millinery stores and competition between
them is very strong.-Peoples Advocate.
Joseph Stock has opened mp his bowling
nlley. and seems TO be well patronized. -
Cowiitz County Press.
MFR. and Mrs. J. c. Biles returned from
their wedding tour Monday evening. In
welcoming them back we wish 20 say
that the compositor who. In setting UP
our account of the wedding. made us
spell their name Bldes, was given a very
handsome Standardization Herald.
Richardson's saloon now presents a
green front to the street.--Mount Vernon
Argus.
Our little brother. the Keller Miner.
shows the kind of stun it's made of this
week in iusty howl against someone
who tread on it's toes. That's right. lit
lie one Back your opinions every time
Vancouver ReRister-Democrat.
c. r. Findlsy has 80 far recovered from
the munps as to be able TO attend his
business again.--cheney Sentinel
The merry-go-round has again been set
up, and viii be one OF the amusement
features Of the city during the summer
months.--Puyaiiup Independent.
Several changes will occur among the
local caravanssries for liquor refrcshment
before the hrst of May, when the annual
license payment becomes duc.-sheiton
Journal
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23
The Loss and the Gain TO Britain

The Loss and the Gain TO Britain.
Persistent rumors havS been curren.
In Moscow that the czar has determined
to issue an ultlmatum to Great Britain.
demanding that the last named power
conclude peace with the Beers at once.
and threatening in event Of refusal to
comply to occupy Cabul and Herat. Ac-
cording TO a st. Petersburg dispatch,
this manifesto was scheduled for Eas-
ter, but was not forthcoming: and it is
somewhat doubtful IL the car ever had
any serious intention OF making a posi-
tive demand for cessation OF hostil-
ties in South Africa. Russian aggres-
sion towards Afshanistan Is another
matter. 1t is something which has been
threatening for years; and, II there Is
a move toward Herat and beyond. II
will not be so much with a view Of es-
tsblshing peace la the Transvaai az It
Is for the purpose Of pushing out the
Russian borders stili farther toward the
south
The expansion Of Russia has been one
~ the notable geographical studies OF
the century. :, 10 something never ioss
sight OF In that empire. no Tssitsr what
other governmental policies may be de-
msndiEg attention. A line Of conquest
and annexation was laid down long ago,
and It has been followed out patiently
and persistentiy, now and then with
checks. but never with the goal lost
sight Of Her policy has been to press
out her boundaries. to take in contigu-
ous territory and assimilate the people
II has been by slow processes. but the
expansion has been steady aud sure.
until thousands of strange peoples have
been brought under Russian sway and
made part Of a solid empire with an
absence OF internal friction that is lit
tie short OF marvellous
Russia is conscious that the only for
midahle rival in her designs on Asia
Is Great Britain. She does not as yet
press upon British territory. but she is
encroaching upon weak powers that are
able to maintain their integrity only
through British friendship. arms and
influence. The smeer has been able TO
maintain his llttle government 20 the
north Of India only through British as
sarances that assistance vas close At
hand In case 90 need. The star ana
crescent has aoated over Constantlncple
merely because British soldiers and
British ships have ever been ready to
help keep ~ there, That Russa's i'm
mense empire Is no. even more exten-
sive Is due almost wholly, TO British
power and prestige exerted through mo-
tiyes OF self preservation.
IL vas but natural that Russia should
! not regard with Indifference the alb
sarption OF Great Britaln'x military
strength in south African war. 1t
afforded an opportunity long waited Tor
10 push many important schemes in
Western Asia. Russia has moved for
ward TO advantageous positions in a
way that would have occsslonad very
serious alarm in Great Britain had no:
all her thoughts been directed TO the
military movements ia south Africa.
] How serious The intentions Of the ear
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23

The Democratic party is perfectly
happy in having blocked work on the
new navy by striking out. on a point
of order. not only the provision for pay
ing the price at which armor plate could
be bought. but also clause repeating
the impossible price limit Of 5000 ton.
But they are not opposed to the navy:
oh. dear no! They regret this blow
at II exceedingly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23

The Populists OF spokane county EVIL
IDENTIFY are not so sure that this fusion
business is a good thing. At conven-
ton held Saturday every delegate ex-
cept one voted against having anything
to do with the Spokane county Demo-
cratic committee. and gave expression
to the opinion that they are not in ia
vor of being swallowed up by Democ
racy. This is probably the only con-
sistent stand to take. but 1t Is doubtful
II such heroic independence is shown
all over the state. The most Of the men
who are looking after the affairs OF the
Populist party are not in politics for
their health. and IL there IL anything
to be gained by being branded with the
Democratic iron this year they will
probably be willing. IL not anxious, to
submit to the operation. After ALL. the
average Pop doesn't much care under
what name he gets thing. provided
he gets 1t.
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the country approaches what the care
full and conservative predict for IT, the
developments Of the coming season will
be substantial IL not sensational. result
Ing in very marked increase to the
wealth of the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23

A reader asks for the best record time
made between New York and South
ampton. The fastest trip of which we
find record was made by the steamer
Kaiser wilhelm der Crosse, In Novem-
Der. 1897. The time was days. IL hours
and minutes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23

There's nothing like having a clear
head and being able to explain matters.
But even the far-sighted gentleman who
wrote to the Brooklyn Eagle to say that
Admiral Dewey's political mistakes
began from the moment he married
that woman Sapho'' can't find the place
where Mr.. Bryan's mistakes began.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23

Millers meshOds are the same "a tho~e
prectinc3 by ~ ser sharks Oae dag he
F-ockst@< 81 opc sent by his dapes and cred
tied X 90 bis books to guess work" And
yst som. OF his dnpes imagine that they
are financferS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-23

Who says the South African cam
paign is not over? r. Kipling has START
ed home, and the Duke Of Marlborough
has arrived.