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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-10-26
HARRY SHISSLER
BREAKS JAIL
Secured Brace and Bit and Bored His
Way Out.
SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS In PEN
For Killing E. w. Williams at
Sites Last August.

AnAy Ouio0iCI, COuAucu Ill Uuo
Idaho county Jail awaiting the
action Of the supreme court in
regard to granting an appeal, laet
night made his escape through the
floor Of the Jail. 1t was one of the
neatest jobs Of jail-hreaking every
performed in this or any other
immediate section. By some means
a brace and bit had been smuggled
in to the prisoner and it was with
this simple tool that he gained his
way to liberty. The floor Of the
Jail is four inches in thickness.
Shissler bored out square OPEN
ing large enough to permit him to
get under the main floor. This
done, he continued boring through
the outer wall which at the point
where Shissler made his escape is
only an inch in thickness, until he
could crawl outside. He had
neither coat nor hat when he left,
both being found at the Jail this
morning. The bit he left at the
scene Of his escape but carried the
brace with him, probably as
weapon of defense, or it may have
been that the article would have
afforded a clew to the officers had
it been left.
Deputy Sheriff Blackburn and
Jailer Frank Barry were in an
adjoining room at the time and
both maintain that the prisoner
made no noise whatever in forcing
his way out. The job, if one were
to work unmolested, would occupy
several hours of time, and as the
prisoner had only a few hours each
day that he could possibly have
devoted to the work. it is probable
that several days were spent. The
jailer goes after the mail every day
and it is supposed that Shissler
accomplished most OF the work
during these periods. An inspec-
tion Of the entire Jail was made
few days ago and nothing was dis
covered that would signify the
slightest attempt at escape. As
near as is known the escape was
made about 7:15 last evening. He
was known to be in the Jail at Z
O'Clock and at 7:3O all was still and
the jailer at s o'clock, supposing
that the prisoners had retired to
their respective cells, went in to
lock them there for the night,
which is a custom as the. Jail. He
discovered the escape and at once
gave the alarm. Chris Sorenson,
who is serving 5O-days sentence
for bootlegging over on the reserva-
tion, claims to know nothing at all
of the affair.
Sheriff Green, who is on his way
to st. Anthony with George Deni-
son, who is to be placed in the
reform school at that place, has
been notified of the escape. All
points that could be reached by
telephone have been notified and a
strict watch for the prisoner is
being kept by the officers. A num-
Der Of deputies are in the field
searching for the fugitive. Shissler
was sentenced last fall to eight
years in prison for the killing OF
E. w. Williams at Sites.
A rumor became current Mon
day that an attempt would be
made that night to release Shissler,
and the sheriff was notified and on
his return a large number Of depu-
ties were placed on guard, but
nothing developed and his escape
came as complete surprise.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-10-26
THE THEATRE.
Local Amatur es in "My Friend
From India"

From India"
"My Friend From India" a
rolick ing comedy in three acts is
to be presented here soon for the
benefit Of the Y. M. G. A.
Grangeville theatre.goers are said
to be especially fond of bright,
sparkling comedy and those who
attend are cure Of their moneys
worth in this line. The production
will be in charge of E. K. Van
Vert and Mr.. L. Mitchell, both
capable of staging the most difficult
piece. Rebearsals are being held
almost nightly and the players
are taking to their respective parts
in a professional manner. The
cast, which is given below, contains
some OF the best talent in the city.
Mr.. Shaver, alias Rev James Tweedles, the
"Friend from India" Eugene E. Van Wort
Erastns Underholt, recently In the pork
business in Kansas City,. :. l.. Mitchell
chas. Underholt, wsyward son Of Erastus
......,.................A Allan Z. Mclean
Gertrude Underholt, daughter of Erastus
......... ..,............,......Es .Essie p. Davis
Bernice Underholt, society as pirant. ......
................. ..... -, Nora Wasmund
Mrs. Beekman streete, Erastus' sister, twice
widowed, looking for No. 3. ...4... ~
.f.... ..,f...... ...., ,Leona Van Vert
Marion Hayste, a society belle . Mae Williams
Tom Valentine, daring suitor, but afraid
OF papa. .......,.... t..s..s.....G Grin Griffith
1illie, servant girl, dutch conundrum.
.......,................ Elsie Schnell
Jennings, an Irish butler. II. II. Harris
The Real Rev. James Tweedles, reformed
missionary ....... ......gs. Harry e. Wood
star part ..........J.A A, wilkinson
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-10-26
FARMERS' INSTITUTE.
Interesting Program is Nov
Being Prepared.

The Farmers Institute is to be
held here at the court house Friday
and Saturday Of this week. The
days work of the institute will be
divided into three sessions, morn
ing, afternoon and evening Prof
II. T. French of Moscow, and prob
ably q few other capable instruc-
tors from the outside will be pres
ent and will act as the principal
speakers. Ranchmen and farmers
from all parts OF the Prairie are
invited to come in and give their
views upon whatever they know
best in the line Of profitable farm
ing. Admission to the meetings is
free and a large attendance at
every session is expected.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-10-26
Fine Office Furniture.

The Inland Abstract and Invest
ment company, at present located
opposite the postoffice, last Satur-
day received from Rochester, New
York, one Of the finest pieces Of
Office furniture ever seen in Grange
vile. 1t is filing safe and is
fitted up with combination locks
and other modern conveniencee
that save time and labor. The
fixture is of solid oak and is much
appreciated in the Office.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-10-26
BASKET BALL.
Good Game Witnessed Friday
Evening

OOOO Tame Witnessed Friday
Evening
The basket ball game at the Y.
M. @. A. gymnasium Friday eve-
ming between two high school ag.
gregations, the Trojans and Dia.
meds, resulted in a victory for the
former by score Of II to 8. The
first half Of the contest was remark
ably close and some good ball was
put up. In the last half, however,
the Diameds weakened, while the
Trojans continued to pile up points.
Considerable fumbling and poor
team work was in evidence on both
sides throughout the contest. An
other game is to be played soon at
the gymnasium between the high
school and Y. M. @. A. teams.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
GraCellanl Items.

Miss Mollie Crooks of Smi!hsburg ard
Miss Evelyn Crooks of Baltimore were the
guests of Mrs. Jos. Gernand
Mrs. JOS. Martin and daughter Bessie, are
spending some time with relatives at Liber-
ty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Gernand and son AL
bert, Mr.. II. E. Colliflower and Miss Helen
Collffower visited the Luray cayerns Thurs
day last.
After sojourn of ten days, Mr.. Lloyd
Colliflower returned to Washington, d. q.
Miss Hazel Eyler of oabillasyille, spent a
few days with cousins here.
Mr.. Thomas Baker is visiting Miss Belle
Seiss.
Mrs. VIM. Morrison and children visited
Mrs. Jane Martin of Logs, Saturday last.
Missls Ruth Patterson and Luretta Gille-
Ian of Emlnitsburg, are spending few days
with their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Shoe
maker.
Mrs. Agnes Smith and two sons, Robert
and Richard. Of Wayuesboro, are visiting
Mrs. Jos. Gernand.
Mr.. VIM. Morrison and family spent Sun
day with relatives in Emmtsburg
Mrs. F. X. Gilbert of Frederick is spend
ing few days with her mother, Mrs. Josh
ua Martin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
MT. St. Mary's Items.

1t is reported that MI. Cleveland Knott
now in Hagerstown, is dangerously i'll which
has been brought ON by the use of cigarettes
Mr.. George Worthen is spending few
weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Worthen.
MIR alexander Brelghner OF Pikesville is
spending few weeks here and thinks Of
moving back to the mountains again this
fall.
Mr.. Harry Wagner and wife of Ohio are
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Augustine
Wagner.
Miss Addie Bailey of this place and Mr.
Koran Of Baltimore, were married last week
in Baltimore. The bride and groom are
spending their honeymoon with the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs Abraham Bailey. We
give our best wishes to the young couple.
Mr.. Andrew Kritze is cementing the fl ont
OF St. An,hony's benevolent hall.
MI Paul Corey of Lancaster, Pa, is visit
ing his mother of this place.
Mrs. Michael Manley and daughter, both
of Baltimore, are visiting friends in this vi
cinty.
MIR. George Eckenrode spent Sunday with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ephriam Ecken'
rode.
Miss Clan Little left on Monday for Hag'
erstown where she will spend the winter.
We like to see our young folks do well but
we don't like to have them leave the mount
aims.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Local COrresDOndence.

Mr.. j. w. Crccrer is this week gathering
the largest crop of potatoes that has ever
been produced on the Franklin Mills farm.
Hardly will less than four figures be required
to write down the total number Of bushels.
Moreover, on the II ost elevated tie'd-that
one adjoining Laurel Hill-and one that has
been regarded as the poorest on the farm,
there is maturing q crop Of corn that gives
credit to the farmer and must be reckoned
with the best. AS well as an expert timber
man, Mayor Creeger is already eligible for
space in the list of our practical and most
progressive farmers and to demonstrate this
fact, hardly could better opportunity be af-
forded him than that of tackling the old
Franklin Mills farm.
Hundreds of bushels Of summer apples are
being shipped ci,yward from this station
where from 10 to 80 cents per bushel net, is
being realized for them.
And now it will be cider and apple butter.
Children will act wisely by standing from
withunder the NJ. V. engine house.
Rev. Martin has added to his W. Main St.
home snug summer kitchen.
Have the County Commissioners forgotten
to paint the iron bridge spanning Owens
Creek one and a halt miles north of town.
Its getting very rusty.
Our old friend Al Foreman is up from his
home in Washington doing the place OF his
birth and young manhood days. II want to
| al o. ,lJ I loft
anymore" saith he to ye scribe.
Multitudes almost, took advantage of the
cheap excursion to Penmar Sunday.
! Numerous and ponderous are the freight
trains that come laundering down and out
Of Owens Creek gap now a days bound for
tide water terminus
The Frederick Citizen says "the Frederick
Walkersville ard Woodsboro canning houses
are overstocked with corn" Penmar can
merry also has r:ore than it can do. Loads OF
corn not contracted for are turned away.
A week hence corn cutting will begin in
this locality.
Owens and Hunting creeks were at fioot
tide Friday last.
Near Cold Spring where IN the aos ane
COS many hallelujahs went up from thu
campmeetlng affairs corn now grows.
Mr.. John Hauver for many years resi-
dent of Ohio, is enjoying visit to his broth
ers Melanc,hon and Ephraim near Foxyille
G. NJ. Calls wheat and rye crop this sea
son amounts to about 1900 bushels.
Everything is in the name when 1t come
to Witch Hazel Salve. E. G. Dewitt q Co
of Chicago discovered some years ago hov
to make a salve from Witch Hazel that is
specific for Piles For blind. bleeding, itch
ing and protruding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns
bruises and all skin diseases De Wits Salv
has no equal. This has given fise to numer
GUS worthless counter feis Ask for De
Wni's-the genuine. Sold by Dr. James X
Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
CART

Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. L. Harne and two
children visited his sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Cy-
rus Winfield on Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Wise and little son
visited relatives at Middle Point on Sunday
last.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Lewis and little
daughter Cora, of Middle Point, visited at
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar F. Lewis on Sunday
last.
Mr.. Edward Blickenstaff of Middle Poiht
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Wise on Sun.
day last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Baker spent Saturday
and Sunday visiting relatives at Middletown.
Our enterprising citizen, Mr.. James O..
Harne is repairing his house, hauling lime
and coalng; he also has lot of men chop.
ping wood in Montgomery county.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Local Items.
Personal.

Miss Mary Schpure of Selins Grove, Pa,
Irs Lee Landers OF San Francisco, Cal.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph r yer of Wesmins-
ter are guests at Mr.. John Landcrs.
Mr.. Cal. Wingcr and wife aud Miss Ruth
Orndorff of Phi, adelphia are spending sever
al weeks with Mrs. John Jones.
Mr.. John Waters and family of Baltimore
are visiting Dr. Jas. K. Waters.
Misses Ethel and Matte Hovs of Spar,
rows Poin. are visiting relatives here.
Miss Edna Baker of Manchester IS visiting
iier sister Mrs Sanford Shaffer
DR.. Kate Leatherman and children OF
Williamsport are Waiting Mrs.. Henry Wiss
Ter.
tIr Albert Foreman of Washington, D
c., spent the past week with relatives in
Thurmont
Miss Carrie S ick of Reading is visiting
her mother.
Mrs. Clora Carson of Pitcairn, Pa has
returned after spending several weeks with
relatives in this pace,
Mr.. Geo Smith and family Of Waynes
boro attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles
StGcksdalc on Monday last.
Miss Helen Beatty of Washington is visit
ing Miss Grace Hcnshaw.
Mrs c. q. Waters and son James, spen
Sunday evening visiting friends in Thur
mont.
Mrs. Eakel of Washington IS the guest o
Mrs. NJ NJ. Grouse.
Mr.. Thomas Winebrenner and family o
Gettysburg spcut several days with relatives.
Messrs Arthur and Russell Rouzer ant
Sanford Shatfer are visiting Mr., Luthe
Rouzer ut E'kius, W. Va.
Mrs. Frank flesson has returned from
visit TO her parents IN Baltimore.
Mrs. Vnccn, O'Toolc who has been visit
ing friends at Mo'tcrs has returned home.
Mr.. and shs A. Oindorf are VISITING
f,icnls IN Ya"vItcwn
Mrs. Annie Fox Of Baltimore, has bee
tie guest Of Mr. and Mrs SAM Bennett.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
THE
NEW YORK WORLD
TRRICE-A-WEEK EDITION..
Read wherever the English
LANGUAGE is Spoken.

For the autumn season now at hand the
most valuable paper to you will DC the New
York Thrice Week World. because it Of
fers YOU more at the price than any other
paper published anywhere in the world.
This is q time of great events. we arc
having great wars, and other changes OF
stirring kind are occurring both at home and
abroad. The Thrice Week World comes
to YOU every other day, except Sunday, With
all the news, fully, accurately and promptly
told;
The Thrice a Week World is fair in its
political reports. You can get the truth
from its columns, whether you are Repno-
lican or Democrat, and that is what you
want. :,
The Thrice d. World always has serial
story running, and it is always II first CLASS
story by first. class author The Thrice-a'
Week World publishes better fiction than
any other newspaper in the United States
Special attention is also given to markets.
and there are many other valuable features.
| THE THRICE A, WEEK WORLDS reg
ular subscription price is only, 81 PEI year.
and this pays for 1916 papers. We otter this
tunequulcd newspaper and THE CLARloN
together one year fol 81 30.
! The regular subscription price of the two
papers is 81. aug l'u
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Our Taxes.

Some weeks ago we said that we would
have some comments to make on the tax le-
w. The criticism we shall make will be
with the view of pointing out some items fol
which taxes are levied and paid, which, in
our judgment. are illegal Custom, it IS said
makes law in some instances, but in this case
Notwithstanding the fact that it has grown tc
be q custom for the County Commissioner
to levy for certain things, if those things are
illegal, then their payment should be with
held. Beginning with the next issue of the
CLARION we will cndeavor to point ou
these matters, with q view of enightening
the taxpayers on these subjects, after which
they will have to decide for themselves
whether We are right or not. 1t will not bt
our intention to crticisc individuals, but the
system, so We trust we shall not be misun-
dersOOd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Ford,s Grand Opera House.

Week September 4th, the Distinguished
Tragedian, Louis James, and his own com.
pany of players in repertoire
"VlRGINlUS," "RICHELIEU" AND
"lNGOMAR."
The 35th annual season at Ford's will be
eventful in the appearance of the famous &C
| tor Louis James in repertoire Of bis great
est triumphs.
During the summer Ford's has been liter
ally transformed, artists have evolved an
entire new color scheme, brown shading to
cream, and the whole house is beautiful III
its complete change, not only In colorinC but
in its new carpets, draperies, etc, 1t presents
charming appearance.
The first attraction is notable the lead
ing tragedy roles Of "Virginius" "Rchelieu'
and "Ingomar" Mr.. James has no peer.
The productions will be deliberately staged
and mounted and the company includes such
artists as Norman Hackett. Charles A. Sted.
man. Harry c. Barton, James A. Young,
Milton Mobiles, Aphie James. Terese beagle,
Ethel Harding and others.
The repertoire will be as follows: Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Wed
nesday Matinee, "Virginius;" Thursday and
Saturday nights "Richelieu," Friday evening
and Saturday Matinee "Ingomar."
Admission Is and 80 cents.
Matlnees-Wednesday and Saturday.
Week september nth, the great American
play, "The Virginian." Dustin Farnum IN
the title role.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Town Directory.

President Board Of Commissioners. W
Cree ger.
tammissloners-W J. Freeze, f. T.
Black, Jos. A. Weddle, J. l. Macklev.
Bniff and Tax Collector JOS M. Freeze
Maaistrate--B NJ. Jones.
Notary Pubic-W, w. Zimmerman.
pu,tmaster-J. II, Cover.
CHURCHES.
United Brethren Rey, GorCon l. Rider.
pastor
Methodist Episcopal Rev. +. r. B1yley.
pastor.
y.,thcran-R, G. f. Keller, pastor.
Reformed g A. Within re, pastor.
M1rayMn-Rcv. J f. Kaiser, pastor.
German Baptst-Elder 7. j. kolb in
charge, assistcdby Elders John 5 Wel bright
and l. j Fohr.
Ep,scopa-Rev Ernest McGill, rector.
Cathohc-Rrv. G. II Tragcsser.
SCHOOLS.
High School-H. d Bcachlty, principal
Public School-E X Schroycr, principal;
Misses NJ Beth F,ror, 1st Assistant, Grace
Henshaw, 81 Asst, Lima McGuigan Sd Asst
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Picture Agent in Trouble.

L. Freeman. who has been operating in
the vicinity Of Lewistown and Catoctin en-.
larging pictures, was arrested on warrant
sworn out by ex.County Treasurer Alex.
Ramsburg, charging him with obtaining
money under false pretenses. Freeman had
a hearing under habeus corpus proceedings
on Tuesday before Judge Motter, Who dis
missed him, the charge having failed to be
proven. Freeman who is Jew, took many
orders for the enlargement Of pictures. but
failed to deliver when promised. 1t seems
that his pictures intended for parties In this
county have been at Union Bridge express
Office tor two or three months. This fact
together with the promise of all orders being
promptly filled, doubtless saved him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
PEACE TERMS ACCEPTED.
Sacrifice by JaDan.

Portsmouth,, N. H., Aug. 20.-Peace be-
tween Russia and Japan came today, and
came with the bewildering swiftness OF a
whillwnd.
A treaty of peace without single question
of importance in dispute is now uuder con
sheraton.
Within a short time two great armies
that of Japan, numbering perhaps 100000
men, and that Of Russia numbering perhaps
100000 men-will he marching home, both
with flying colors, Japan brought peace by
making concessions the magnitude of which
were never dreamed OF. Under instructions
from the Mlkado himself the Japanese en-
voys offered to withdraw abso utely the de-
mand for war indemnity or remuneration
for the war and to yield back to Russia half
of the Island Of Sakhain. With such a
change of trout, amounting almost to mag.
nanlmity, peace became an accomplished TACT
The terms under which peace has been
! agreed to are limited to the logical accom-
plishments of the war. Japan wins at ev.
! cry point except that OF exacting of Russia
tribute such as is exacted of thoroughly
beaten foe
The reason for tits is that Russia still had
large and well equipped army in the field
and could haye fought for years to come,
and Japan realized that she was in the posi-
ton before the world of coerciag Russia to
pay her money, not because she had con.
ouered her, but because of Russia's internal
troubles.
Under the terms of the treaty to be signed
and to be known as 1.-The Treaty of Ports
mouth" the "prepondering influence" of ia
pan in Korea 10 recognized by Russia ant
Japan will hold undsputed sway over thai
country and practically make it a part O
her empire. This was the immediate caus'
of the war; Russia gets concession by
which she will receive the favored. nation
treatment.
Russia evacuates Manchuria and abandon!
her dreams of extending her empire to TIT
very doors of Japan
Japan is also to withdraw from Manchu
ria, and in the treaty will be pledge to OBJ
serve the open door and integrity of China
Munchuria was the main cause of the war
and Japan will haye whatever privileges sh'
can obtain from China, and those, II is be
lieved, will not be difficult to obtain.
Japan becomes possessed of the Russian
leases on the Liaotung peninsula, including
the railroad, Port Arthur aud Dalny
All the CONCESSIONS under which Russal
Influence was fastened on that peninsul
will be transferred to Japan.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
After Them.

Several of the prominent journals publish
ed in this country are after the patent medi
cine men. The Ladies Home Journal fol
September, giving some striking examples
of the falsity ofsome of the advertisements
Of some of the more prominent medicine con
cerns-for instance in the case of Lydia E
Pnkham it seems that their advertisements
would show that Lydia E. Pinkham wal
still living and giving personal advice and
counsel to those who would write to her and
tell of their woes. The truth of the matter
according TO the Ladies Home Journal, is
that LYDIA E. Pinkham has been dead quite
number of years and they show her monu
ment where she IS now buried
They whack the peruna people likewise
by showing up some Of their ways that are
dark and tricks that are vain"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
COMMUNICATED


On Wednesday afternoon of las, week the
woods in tue vicinity of Catoctin resounded
with merry voices, and ny mph like forms in
tested the babbling brook near "Diana's
Pool" which furnished ideal wading for a
rustic party consisting of Mrs. and the Missei
Waesche and their guests, Mis- r. K. Comp
ton, Mrs. H. F. Reich, the Misses Reich
Mrs. j. G. Pearre, Miss Florence Radcliffe
Mrs. VIM. A. Wisong, Carroll and Mary
Wsong
Several members of the Catoctin Pencil
and Camera Club being present, many clever
an d artistic views of the wild and romantic
scenery were secured.
The more adventurous explorers met with
narrow escapes from drowning, fortunately
to be rescued by their valiant companions
SO that all responded enthusiastically when
supper was suggested. This meant the col
Letting of iaggots for the campfire, over
which the coffee caldron WAS soon bubbling
An ideal spot oelng chosen, the cloth was
spread, the hampers unpacked and a famous
supper speedily greeted the eyes of the mer
ry makers. The mellow lights of the sunset
glow revealed a picturesque group against
The shadowy background. AS the twilight
fell, IL tired but happy crowd reluctantly
turned their faces homeward.
pleasant it was when woods were green,
And winds were soft and low;
To lie amid some sylvan scene
Where, the long dropping boughs between
Shadows dark and sunlight sheen
Alternate come and 60"