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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-27
MEET
Annual Reunion and Picnic
Friday, July IL.
CELEBRATE ARRIVAL OF R. R,
Big Celebration When First
Train Arrives.

The call for the annual election
of officers for the ensuing year for
the Idaho County Pioneer Associ-
alton drew out the largest gather
ing of pioneers at the court room
last Saturday which has assembled
for many years, and much interest
was manifested, caused doubtless by
the very many deaths which have
occurred in the membership of the
association since its last gathering.
In the absence Of j. H. Robin
son County Clerk Overman was
made secretary pro tenn, and the
election of officers resulted as
follows: President, A. F. Parker;
vice-president, Henry Meyer; Sec
retary, J. H. Robinson; treasurer,
w. II. Sebastian. There was also
elected an executive committee OF
five consisting of Mrs. w. Scott,
Mrs. H. G. johnson, A. F. Parker,
G. d. Smith and J. r. Atkinson.
Several applicants were admitted
to membership, the qualifications
for which are a residence of Idaho
of 20 years, and fee of one dollar.
The executive committee was
directed to arrange for the annual
reunion and pioneer picnic on Fri
day, June IL.
A resolution was also adopted
instructing the executive commit
tee to arrange on behalf Of the
association for q celebration tO
welcome the arrival of the railroad
on to Camas Prairie, and to appoint
such committees as in their judg.
ment will best promote the success
of the celebration. This is q highly
commendable action, and we assure
the Pioneers that the public will
gladly cooperate to make the rail
road celebration grand success.
The pioneers have waited long ani
patiently for railroad transportation
and now that the long-looked.fol
event is in sight it is only reason
able that they should desire Il
make it q red letter day in tn,
calendar of Idaho county.
The membership Of the Idaho
County Pioneer Association is no
in the mossbsck class, and the,
realize to the full the great change
which railroad. transportation will
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-27

mortally wounded and . wild-eyed
Swade .dourishing . emoking re-
volver. She grappled with Eagan
who pressed the gun to her body
and made an unsuccessful attempt
to add another to his list of VIC
Tins. The gun missed fire and
the mother wrested it away from
him but for moment only.
Would Add Suicide.
Eagan snatched the gun from her
hands, and, rushing to the kitchen,
turned it upon himself, inflicting .
deep flesh wound over his left eye.
Mrs. Carlson followed him to the
kitchen and talked to him of the
gravity and rashness of his deeds.
Told him he Sought to be ashamed
Of himself, to look what he had
done!" Eagan stepped to the
scene of his crime and spoke to his
sweetheart. He asked her where
she was shot and she stated call
over" His reply was, $50 am ~.
The mother prevailed upon him to
90 at once for a doctor and jump
ing upon his horse he rode to
Cottonwood. He refined up at the
Idle Hour saloon and was quickly
spirited away by his pals to the
rooms above. To all who asked
in regard to what had happened
to him the one reply was that he
had fallen of q horse. News of
the tragedy soon reached the little
city and when the officer Baker
arrived to place him under arrest
he found him lying in bed with his
head bandaged up and apparently
little thinking Of the victims OF his
madness to whom he had promised
to send medical aid.
Recovery Doubtful.
The girl was shot twice; once in
the back of the head and once
through the hand. The boy was
shot through the body and il
may be that the bullet has pene.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-27
|aTTE MPTS TO SNUFF OUT TWO LIYES|
om Eagan Rail Road Contractor Shoots Sweetheart and Her Baby
Brother-Then Turns Gun Self in Attempted Suicide
THE RESULT is YET UNKNOWN

Tom Eagan, q blue-eyed Swede,
who has q railroad contract near
Cottonwood, is prisoner in the
county Jail here awaiting the out.
come of q murdurous attack he
made upon Miss Hilga Carlson and
her baby brother, Oscar, at the
Carlson home near Cotton wood
last Friday afternoon. The story
OF the tragedy is brutal; one reek.
ing with blood and exhibits we'll
the murdurous intent of vicious
mind. An unrequited love is the
direct cause Of the tragedy. Briefly
told, the story is as follows:
Leave for Sweetheart's Home.
Eagan had been drinking more
or less all day Wednesday and was
brooding over the fact that he had
been Tilted by this young lady to
whom, according to rumor, he had
been paying attention. About four
O'Clock on the afternoon Of Thurs
day, he saddled up his horse and
rode out to the Carlson home,
four miles south of Cottonwood.
Arriving there he passed the time
of day with Mrs. Carlson, who
was sitting out in the yard. He
eutered the house and was followed
by the mother who called her
daughter, stating that u friend
was there to sec her, and little
knowing that she was summoniug
her to her death. Upon the young
lady entering the room, the mother
retired, leaving them alone.
Enacts a Bloody Tragedy.
The mother heard loud talk and
felt certain that a quarrel was
going on in the room and when
three pistol shots were fired, she
surmised something out of the or.
dinary had happened and dashing
into the room her gaze met q trag.
edy. There on the floor was her
daughter lying in a pool Of blood,
her baby boy in an opposite corner
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-27
A HORSE SHOW
Belgian Association Advocates
Exhibition This Fall.
SHOULD INTEREST BREEDERS
idaho County Second Live
Stock County In State.

A movement on foot to hold this
fall horse fair. either in connec-
tion with. or entirely independent
uf the regular fair, seems to US as
something which should receive
the support and encouragement Of
those who have the interest of the
county at heart.
Horsemen Favor 1t.
At meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Belgian Horse Breeders
Association, held here the last
week, the following gentlemen, Of
ficers of the association, were ap-
pointed a committee to confer
with any like committee to arrange
for such an event: ]. A. Powell,
w. H. Zumault and Nelson Nc
Arthur. This committee is clothed
with full power to act with any
committee from the other horse
companies of the county and de-
tsrmine just what the sentiment is
and how much money could be
pledged to the commercial associ-
alton in case they should take the
matter mp.
Should Raise Snug Sum.
There are in this county over
eight like associations besides Q
number Of horses owned by indi-
yiduals and 500 from each asso-
alton and . sum in that neighbor-
hood from the individuals owning
horses ought to be readily pledged.
Then there is q live stock assOcia-
tion that surely can be looked for
to do its part. A big bunch Of
money should be subscribed by
those who are interested in the
stock industry of Idaho county
for these fairs or meetings have .
tendency to cause the rancher and
breeder to strive to improve his
stock. To the horsemen this would
be . great advertisement; . place
where the breeders can gather and
see the offsprings Of the various
sires. To the man who has IN in.
ferior animal there is no object in
allowing the farmers . chance tc
compare.
Ranks Second In Live Stock
The census of 1906 places thil
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trated some vital organ. Both VIC
Tins rallied quickly and strong
hopes Of their recovery were enter
tanned until yesterday when . con-
dition for the worse net in and
the chances Of their recovery are
very doubtful.
Eagan Stoical as Indian.
Eagsn, who is in jail here, is very
reticent, saying scarcely q word.
When interviewed by . represent
alive Of this paper Monday, he
stated that he had nothing to say
to the public; that 1.-The people
knew" Said he 'did not know
boy was shot until after he had ar
rived here at the jail" Also stated
he "had no business to do what he
had" When questioned as to
whether or not he was drunk at
the time, replied: l must have
been."
Scales to Defend Him.
Up to the present time no charges
have been fled against Eagan and
nothing will be done until the ex-
act results of his crime are deter
mined. John d. Porter, OF the
firm Of Porter Bros. & Welch, Or
rived in this city yesterday and in
an interview with . representative
of this paper, stated that he had
known Eagan for q number of
years and that he was an indust-
rious and hard working fellow; not
given to trouble making, and when
he heard Of the affair, he was never
SO surprised in his life. Eagen,
he stated. had never been charged
with any crime and was all that
could be demanded of a good citi.
zen. 1t is Mr.. Porter's opinion
,, that Eagan was, beyond . doubt,
insane at the time he committed
the act.
Judge Wallace Scales has been
retained by his employers to de-
| '0~ A' p
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Won Third Prize.

Fred Suren, who has been at.
tending Gonzaga College at Spo'
kane for tfe past ten months, re.
turned to his home in this city
last week. He won the third
prize in the elocution contest
which was held at the close Of thu
school. Sixteen Of the brightest
pupils contested for the three
prizes. Fred is a graduate Of thu
Grangevil.e High School and like
all the other graduates that have
afterward attended other schools
has shown the result OF hii
thorough training.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-27
Irwin Sells Out.


William Erwin has disposed of
his undertaking establishment to
Messrs. Bailor and Robinson, OF
Oaksdale, Washington, who will
take possession shortly. These new
proprietors come highly recon-
mended from their home town and
will be welcomed by the business
men Of this city, be aggressive and
modern. They have had some
years of experience and one mem.
Der of the firm holds diplomas
from some Of the best schools Oi
undertaking and embalming in
the west. A number Of changes
are contemplated to be made al
once and q new hearse of the lat
est style and design will be &C.
cured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-27

most assuredly bring into our COM
mercial relations. The celebration
of course, will not take place until
the railroad is making regular trips
in and ont of growing Grangeville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-27
Wall Paper.

Wall paper from 10c up. The
biggest stock in Idaho county at
the paint shop on Meadow street,
near Vollmer & Scott's. A. w.
Robinson, 1.4*
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-27
Game Sunday.

0dIJI0 SVTIOdys
The game between Cottonwood
and the local team, to have been
played here Sunday, was postponed
on account OF the inclement
weather and will take place the
coming Sunday. This ought to
prove an interesting game and bids
we'll to attract all the lovers of the
sport. People have shown the
interest they take in q good game
by extending liberal patronage in
the past, and Sundays game will
be no exception.
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s;s'a Fl ! Sport

We want all the ball news of the county
Send In your reports early and see that they
are signed by some one in authority.
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Dreams of "Jim" Hill.

AS dreamer, builder, fighter, con-
queror, Henry M. Hyde pictures the
grand character and figure of James j.
Hill in remarkable article in the Feb
ruary Technical World Magazine. Full
of dramatic action, the story of the
dreams and the triumphs of this ''griz-
zled old man of the Northwest" is of
greater and more absorbing interest
than any story of fiction. The out
readings of his tremendous mind and
the sure, swift and firm grip of his
mighty business arm, in making his
dreams come true" furnish and have
furnished business wonders for Amer1-
cans and for the world to cape at for
decade. This is an intimate view or
the man himself under the light of his
great deeds and an explanation OF, not
an apology for, some that have been
criticised. Driven by the demons" Of
his wonderful dreams of development,
the man is represented as conquering
because he must conquer, fighting be-
cause he must fight, building, develop
ing, constructing-yes crushing obsta-
Giles and outwitting enemies because OF
the compelling necessity put upon him
by these dreams that must come
true" Jim" Hill is a wonderful man.
He is king of great domain. He is,
a mighty man of business war, a giant
of commercial power. Much has been
written of him, from almost every con-
ceivable standpoint, from eulogy to bit
ter accusation, but this brief view Of
the man in this light as "The Gray
Dreamer" is new and true. The writer
touches chord in this article in which,
if the casual reader will but listen, he
will hear note that will lead him to
better understanding of such man
of all such men. Like all constructive
effort, Hills work is beneficent, even
though some portion of it's great ma
chinery sometimes inevitably becomes
a Juggernaut to a lesser power which
opposes. Unlike that power of mere
wealth, which preys or parasites upon
the national life, Hills power builds
and develops, and stirs every artery in
the national body into invigorating life.
Incidentally, The Technical World pre-
sents a double glimpse of the struggle
between two great forces in the rail-
way field in this number, and in the
article mentioned, and another which
deals with e. H. Harriman's putting
the Sierra Nevadas to work for the
Southern Pacific, which is also a strik-
ing story. Both will well repay the
thinker who reads them
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$50 ammo. H. 10 local stations, CO.
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Washington, Pullman sleeping
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Danville to Richmond and
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Buffet broiler parlor car Br-
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Connections made at Atlanta
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1850 a .m--No. 81 TO local stations, Co
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Pullman sleeping car Bir-
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$40 p.m.-No. 15 TO Blossburg, Corona
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How to Prepare Terrapin.

From odds and Ends of Culinary GeoS-
raphy." by Miles Bradford in the Jan
uary Bohemian.
1t was Mr.. Frank Hambleton. the Balti-
more banker, who demonstrated the vir-
tues of the Baltimorean terrapin. For the
benefit OF those who may wish to try It.
here 1t Is;
boil the terrapin until the skin on the
claws Is sufficiently soft to rub off at the
slightest touch. Take from the shell and
remove every particle of entralls and
lungs. Place the meat in chafinS dish,
II possible. Add butter pepper and salt,
the quantity of each depending on the
quantity Of flesh. Let 1t simmer until the
essence and butter reach the consistency
of light gravy; then serve hot. II de-
sired. a little good sherry may be added
before eating but not while cooking. Use
no spices. dressings or other ingredients
that can detract from the flavor"
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Machine-Fed Chickens.

To feed and fatten fowls by machin-
cry is the purpose of an invention lately
introduced into this country by an en-
terprising Englishman. The Technical
World for February has an article by
Franklin Horton, descriptive of it.
'Fattening poultry by machinery, y
he says, sis new industry in the
United States, but already several hum
dred persons are engaged in 1t and
more than 100000 has been invested
in fattening plants.
1.-The system is called examining 1t
was originated in France, where the
growers of poultry still make practice
of taking small tunnels with rubber
mouths. filling them with semi-liquid
food and forcing the wet meal down
the fowls throat after inserting the
tube in its beak The fat capons and
other poultry of France won an envi-
able place, and the process was trans
planted to England"
Now, that it is in full use in America,
plain old farm-fed chickens, even
incubator-hatched special housed vari-
cites, will have to step backward and
down before the chicken that eats by
machinery. What will the mind and
appetite of man next suggest?
The best half-tone cuts are nads By
the Gawk Engraving company. Age
D~ealI RutIrtnn
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a mark which viii seriously interfere
with a satisfactory plating process. After
this cleaning the pieces must be strung
on a wire in which they are introduced
into the plating bath. The labor and
care sexpended In this preparatory work
added considerably to the cost of the OPP
Grafton, but an Improvement has been re-
Gently worked out by which the clean
ing is done by electricity, greatly reduce
Ing the time and expense of the task
The pieces to be coated are first strung in
the usual manner, and in this shape are
subjected to an exposure Of seven or eight
minutes in a bath consisting of solution
of Montreal potash. sodium hydrate and
water, during which time a current of
electricity is passing through them. Dur
ing the greater part of this period the
tank acts as the anode in the passage OF
the current and the work as the cathode
The length of the exposure is regulated
by the character of the work, the compile
ton of the cleansing task being indicated
by a change of color which gradually
comes over the work in the tank. At
this point the current is reversed by
means of a reversing Switch and allowed
to flow in this direction for thirty or
forty seconds, when 1t Is shut off. and the
pieces will be found to be more thorough
ly cleaned than could be possibly done by
hand. AS they hang on the wire, they
are ready for the plating bath, and it is
therefore unnecessary to subject them to
any handling whatever. Thus 1t is pos
sible to make a much better job of the
plating operation.
In the hands of skillful and careful
workman, file will wear out eventually.
but in the hands of an ignorant fellow its
life Is comparatively short. While 1t is
possible to recut them, the operation is
not generally resorted to, for the saving
is not great enough to warrant 1t, unless
the means for the work are very conven-
tent. Machine shop proprietors and work
men, too, will be interested in a new
process which is just being introduced
to restore the life of worn out file.
The work is done by special piece of
machinery of simple construction, and
therefore inexpensive In the matter of
first cost, while its operating cost amounts
to almost nothing, for with a little ex-
perence any workman may perform the
task of rejuvenating his files. The pro-
cess consists of subjecting the face of the
file to the action of a Jet of steam or
air of a combination of both, laden with
some abrasive. The file is held in such
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a position that the jet strikes 1t at an
angle of from 10 to 30 degrees. and thus
acts on the back or sloping edge, of the
teeth. This treatment is said to make
the file as good as a new one in every
respect and the cost OF the rejuvenation IS
less than one-tenih of that of new i'm
plement. Ninety per cent of the files that
are now discarded as useless are capable
of this restoration, and. furthermore, one
file may be treated from four to six
times, before it is really worthless. Tho
abrasive used is recovered from a pocket
into which 1t falls, and is used over again
floats off in the overflow of water in
floats ok in the overflow of water in
the pocket.
The jaw of the snake is supplied with
what might be termed a double hinge,
which permits the reptile when occasion
demands, to greatly increase its capacity,
and permits of its swallowing astonish-
ingly large bodies. This principle has
been utilized in the design of the latest
grab buckets" used on the machinery
by which the ore boats of the Great Lakes
are unloaded. The newest type eff tie
unloader has been recently completed at
Buffalo, n. Y, and while the m achine
as a whole is notable, the construction OF
the buckets is especially interesting. 1t
is essential that these buckets should be
OF enormous capacity III OIuer llAt the
least possible time is spent by the craft
lying idle at the wharf, The buckets re-
ferred to above have a capacity of ten
gross tons. The total spread of the jaws
when they are opened in the ordinary
manner is eighteen feet. but this is still
further increased by a telescoping feature,
by which about six feet is added to the
reach. The buckets are also capable of
being rotated to limited degree but suf.
ficient to permit of the big jaws reaching
out in every direction, and thus 1t is pos
sible for the buckets to reach every part
of the hold without the necessity Of
employing shovelers to move the mater-
al from the more remote portions of the
vessels hold, which has been heretofore
a matter of considerable expense The
operation of this unloader is electrctical
throughout, and the work is performed by
four motors of a total of 260-horse-power.
One, for instance is utilized for the OPEN
ing and closing of the jaws of the big
bucket while another is responsible for
the raising and lowering of the bucket
into and out of the hold of the vessel.
The other two motors take up other por-
tons of the task.
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One of the newest improvements in the
carpenters kit, is a square which may
be quickly taken apart for packing.