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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27

Digby and Gamble with palpable impatience.
Ricketts, shook his head.
Money wouldn't hire them to aid in our
escape" he said. "They would be afraid of
the consequences if the price tempted them.
They'll do their best to get rid of us, and fail
selves before they will let us take control
of the vessel; that is, they will, if they are
permitted to have their own way about it.
The listener under the transom in the door
of the starboard state-room concurred with
Ricketts, in this belief, and nodded his head
in approval as the bank robber ceased speak
ing. What the intruders on board the Venture
were, and what their relations were with re
gard to the runaways Commander Brant by
this time understood nearly as well as though
Ricketts, had explained both points in detail.
He was delighted to learn that, as he had sus
pected, the intruders and the runaways were
at variance, for he had begun to formulate a
plan for the capture of the yacht which open
trouble between the warning factions on board
would materially abet
Talking about bribing people reminds me
of that money again" Digby was meantime
saying Lets count the swag and see, how
much we've got, Here's the wad you hand
ed to me in the bank"
He pulled bulky package out from some
hiding-place under his coat and tossed it over
toward his leader. Gamble. one of the Det-
wilers and Ricketts, himself made similar de-
"Is that all, now?" demanded Digby, with
doubt in his voice. and his eyes on the pile
of bags and packages.
''Four bundles of bank-notes and two bags
of coin; that's all of it," assured Ricketts,.
"I took it out of the vault myself, and
know"
While he spoke he was busy undoing the
packages He quickly had pile of green backs
stacked up before him. These he counted and
announced the result, making note of it
with pencil on the back of an old enve-
lope.
"An even two thousand dollars in each
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27

the students. We may not be able TO get
away with the boat on our own hook, in
which case we'll have to shift for ourselves,
every man for himself. If we run the boat
ashore and take to the woods we'll have to
scatter You see how it is 7"
Ricketts, and the others also saw chow it
was" and the proceeds of the robbery were
accordingly divided.
All this took time, and during this time
Lofty Rankin was pacing the deck above,
waiting for the intruders to finish their de-
liberations, and, attempting to leave the cabin,
to discover that they were prisoners.
:, Lofty finally grew impatient, and Just as
ordered one Of his followers to Stir the>ras-
AS the "rascas" were on the point of ris-
ing from the table, accordingly, their ears
were saluted by tremendous pounding ON
the hatch at the head of the companion-stairs
Ricketts, ran from the wardroom and up the
stairs, the others following him as closely as
they could get
Commander Brant heard the leader shouting
from the top of the stairs:
''What are you up to. you fellows?o What
have you got this door fastened for? Open
it. will you? Open it, or"
Lofty Rankin's voice was heard in response:
mot much will l open that hatch, Mr..
Ricketts,. You're my prisoner-you and your
whole gang You're fastened up in that cab
in as tight as sardines in box"
'What do you mean?' demanded the chief
robber, his voice rising high above the impre-
cations of his friends on the lower steps of
the companionstairs.
II mean to get rid of your fellows that's
what mean!'' came Lofty's voice again, in
response: 'When you come on deck, you
must come one at time, and We'll hand you
over the side into a boat"
The wrath of the robbers was something
to listen to. They hurled back, with one
voice, shout of defiance.
"All right" answered Lofty. a1f you
don't decide to come up and surrender your
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27

selves within twenty minutes, I'll put the
vessel about and steam back to Petoskey.
The q officers there will be glad to see. you, Mr..
Ricketts,, and so will the officials of the saw
better care. of you than we cam"
Commander Brant heard all this with his
mead through the transom. He did not wait
to hear any more, but, anticipating the next
movement on the part of the robbers, he drew
himself up and through the transom. Just as
Klckettss started to beat retreat down the
companion stairs and return to the ward-room
ne darted forward and into the passage-way
leading, into the forward part of the vessel,
runaways might be considered to have fairly
opened-war had been declared. and it was
time to put his own plan into operation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
4 BEGAN EIGHT WEEKS AGo)
ynopsis of Preceding Parts

Rhe steam Yacht Venture, which had been
fuiiy outftied for summer cruise on the
lakes by thirty other selected students. was
one night seized by the ten mutinous ACADEMY
cadets, with Lofty Rankin as their captain'
and is now under full headway on Like Micni-
gan in the early morning On board as prison
ers are the few members of the captured crew
in the forecastle; Commander Brant IN y
state room and five bank robbers In the waru
room. These five men had taken adyantage
OF their knowledge of the boys Intention 70
seize the yacht. and had purposeiy planneu
and executed the Petoskey bank ROBBERY On
the same night, and then forced themselves
on board with their plunder.
To get rid Of the five intruders was naro
problem for the ten mutineers to solve. but
when 1t happened that all five went down To-
gether to the ward room to count the stolen
money Captain Lofty ordered the hatch pat
tened down, and thus had them secure; -,
"We'll soon be rid of them now." he told
his lieutenant, Thad Mcpherson. IN give
them half an hour to finish counting their
spoils. and then III give them their option
Of going over the side in the quarter boat or
of being taken back to Petoskey."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
CONTINUED FROM LAST SUNDAY
CHAPTER XIV.
COMMANDER BRANT AND HIS MOVE
MENTS.

HE mutineers had been so busy MAX
ing prisoners of Ricketts, and his
followers, that they had forgotten,
temporarily, their other prisoners
in the forecastle and in the cabin.
IT. WAS now after seven o'clock in
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
Sour
Stomach

Ne apps1ls. Isss q strength. nerveue
oaas. heaAashA eenslipauen. bad hrsain.
general 6oein0. so9e glanSs. and eatasSn
q ~ soomask age III lus 70 lndigesalen.
Kodel suree inAlgeseisA This NV disoev
~ rspceeenao - aatural juices q dieee
uea . tAsy exisl h . healthy slemach
eemhias1 WITH he greatest known tense
end rseenslsuetive properties. kedoa Dye
psps1a csso 1ess NJ ealy eurs tndigestteo
end dyspspsia. bua ibis famous remedy
eUrss al sesmash troubles b. cleansing.
puifying. sveetsning and strengthening
~ muoeus msmhsanss Muing he stomach.
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ri - OU1hloA UelA ooH sos0aeA ~ tUen0 yoaea.
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4oooo pa9ssos Whae Yea Ia
Dsnlsssk. $500 Shs Asl1he ~ esas ~ ~
~. vhie1 ssls lee 50 esnGa.
oss0ass1 ~ Z O osSlJT . o. oeeeoAoo.
J, Sold BY Tho Right Drug Store.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
NEW MINING TAXATION.
Secretary of State ADVISES as
to New Law.

Notification has been received by
all mining companies in this dis
trict that in accordance with an act
passed by the last legislature they
will be required to pay an annual
license fee in proportion to the
amount of the authorized capital
on or before August Is of each
year. Those companies formed
after that date will only be asked
to pay a proportion of the license
for part of the year yet to 60.
These fees are as follows:
When the authorized capital does
not exceed $4,000, $40; over $4,000,
but not over $40, 900, $12 so; flower
$40, 900, but not over $25, 200, $15;
over s25, 200, but not over $50, 600,
$22. 80; over $780, 900, but not over
100000, $50; over 500, 900,
but not over $25O,0OO, S52. so; over
$3.50, 900, but not over $500, 600,
s75; over $500, 900, but not over
81 600, 900, 500; over 81. 900. 600,
but not over 50, 900, 900, $3.50 and
over 50, 900, 900, $3.50.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To DanI Worth:
YOa are hereby notified that have expended
the sum Of $500 In labor and tmprovements on
the Hobo. Hidden Treasurer, Superior and Cop
per Queen Lode mining claims, situated near
the Dewey mining claim ON the South Fork Of
the Clearwater river (mining district unorgan-
ised). In Idaho county, Idaho, in order TO hold
said mining claims. under the provisions Of
section 2s2. Revised Statutes Of shs United
same for the year ending becenbeF 81, 1905
And II within ninety day: from the service Of
this notice Tor within ninety days after this
notice by pu6licstion) you fall or refuse 70 con-
tribute your proportion Of such expenditure -
co-owner your interest in said claims win b.
Mother Lode Mining and Milling Co., Ltd.. IN.
der said section 28M.
J. L. Bishop, Co-Owner,
ing and Milling Co.. Ltd.
Dated Grangeville. Idaho, June 10. 1907. ZIG
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20

last week found forty young "broil-
ers" miasing and evidence Of .
night visit BY the "varmints. !"
Upon the receipt II this news Mr..
Bib then and there declared .
war Of sxtermination upon the en-
tire tribe Mephitis Americana, and
in company with his son, Law
renee, went CUNNING.
The scene Of the hrst attack
was the barn and ont buildings Of
George Cowgill's. Here tho light
ing was OF the bloodiest character.
Time after time the ''cats'' rallied
and platoon altar platoon were
slain. Gathering up the scatter
ing remnants Of what IVES once .
brave army OF defenders, they
beat . hasty retreat to the Harris
ranch where q last determined
stand was made under the grain.
cry. The youngest Of the family
were ushered ont TO take the
places in the ranks of their fallen
siree. No mercy was asked and
none given. After . long range
fight OF several hours, and whom
but feeble ''ire" Wa returned
from under the grainery, indics-
tive OF the exhaustatiOn OF alnmu.
milton, Bib and his son closed in
on the defenders and with crow
bars, old boards. axes and clubs
annihilated the Spartan warriors.
Twenty-six lives were wiped out,
and . big stink stirred up in the
neighborhood ~ . result Of the
days battle. And they do say l..
M. Harris and r. M. Bibb are not
on speaking terms. That ID, Har-
ris says his room is preferable 70
his company. ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20

IL you want q paint that lie .
paint buy Minnesota pure linseed
OIL paint made under the stringent
paint laws of MINI. AZ
Shoes. shoes very, latest novelties.
largest and best selected line in
the city. Get ready for the cele-
oration. Give us a call, Big Buffa.
~ Oash store. 2tf
The Free Press wants a regular
correspondent from Denver and
vicinity as the present correspond
ent intends giving mp the work.
The famous I. s. &B. clothing
high grade tailored hand finish
goes on sale 20 per cent off at the
Big Buffalo sale. Off
Wire screens in large or small
Quantities; make the fly stay
out; get our prices, we have the
right price. Big Buffalo Cash
Store.
MINI. lnseed oil paint is one of
the few paints that can be sold
under the paint laws Of Dakota.
Earl Wood sells it corner opposite
masonic building. ST
Fourth Of July bunting and
flags, fancy decorations for stands
and stOl es, fire crackers. TOW MIS-
tolls and caps. The Big Buffalo
Cash Store.
Have your papers drawn up
right by the Inland Abstract and
Investment Co. Ltd. of Grangeville,
Idaho. J. A. Bradbury, Notary
Public. dec27tf
Great cutting and slashing on
harness and saddlery; better get
ready for the grand Fourth of
July celebration. Big Buffalo
Cash Store. Off
Some of the best bargains on
Camas Prairie are found in the
list of lands owned by Craig L.
Spencer. Enquire of the leading
real estate firms. soft
The greatest slaughtering of
groceries, shelf hardware, tin ware,
granite ware, china ware and
crockery ware ever inaugurated in
the history of Idaho. See us, Big
Buffalo Cash Store. Off
You can't tell a woman's age
after she takes HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Her complexion
is fine. She is round, plump, and
handsome; in fact she is young
again. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
Sold at The Right Drug Store.
No greater mistake can be made
than to consider lightly the evil
dence of disease in your system.
Don't take desperate chances on
ordinary medicines. Use Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35
cents, Tea or Tablets. Sold by
The Right Drug Store.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
Kills 20 "Varmints. 3"

If, as it is claimed by scientists,
the fetid liquid emitted by skunks
as means OF defense, is rich in
medicinal properties, the people
over in the Tolo neighborhood,
and especially around the vicinity
of the Bibb home, will not re-
quire the old family doctor for .
decade and the merits Of the vari-
GUS patent medicines az sung in
testimonials of Congressman Smith
to Dear Doctor Hartman" and his
wonderful "Peruns," or Rev.
jones' evidence of the lasting ben
efits to be derived from the liberal
partaking Of "Duffy's Malt Whis-
key,"-''the great remedy which
has restored to health 80 many
long sufferers" will not appeal to
them.
Like all great discoveries, the
fact that there was in that neigh
borhood great army of these
health giving "varmints'' wac
made by accident, and it is to r.
M. Bib the credit belongs.
Bibb is the man who stirred ur
the stink that has worked the citi.
zens up to q fever heat. Mr.. Bibt
is a very modest sort OF q man and
blushingly admits that he is thu
"discoverer.
Briefly told, the story is as fol-
lows: 1t seems they have beer
missing some chickens ont of Mr.
Bibbs home; first only . few
Not q great deal of notice wal
taken Of the fact and believing il
the "live and let live" policy, M
effort was made to locate tn,
cause OF the loss. But night afte
night the inhabitants of the white
washed chicken coop complained
of insomnia, Of restless periods
followed by . feeling Of fear. Tn
prize cock of the barn yard tries
to discourage this feeling amonl
his family and assured them thu
it was all due to . bad stomach O
something Of the sort but the fiocl
insisted there was ''something IL
it," Their contention was sua
| tanned when Tuesday morning Q
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
Business Locals.


Farm loans. A. F. Parker. 45tf
The watch doctor-Dunlap. 4Stf
Keep your watch clean. Dun
lap. 4Stf
Nuggets made into rings at Dun
laps. 4Stf
Ice cream for family trade at
City Bakery. 1tf
Get your ice cream at the City
Bakery. ltf
Gibson, the optician, makes a
speciality of fitting glasses.
Strictly pure ice cream at the
City Bakery. 1tf
Our goods will bear the closest
scrutiny. Dunlap. 4Stf
We serve the best ice cream in
the city. City Bakery. 1tf
Wanted-A quantity of clean,
cotton rags at this Office at once.
A safe place to take your watch
when its out of repair is Dunlap's.
No. l cedar shingles $3.50 per
thousand at Big Buffalo Cash Store.
For Sale-Household goods and
fruit jars. Mrs. K. Hoheluchter.
"a.
We make our ice cream and
know its strictly pure. City
Bakery. It'll
Dunlap is a manufacturing jew
Ter and can make anything in gold
or silver. 48tf
Furnished rooms to rent on Hall
street. Enquire of w. Il. V.
Richards. 4Otf
Ask leading real estate firms fol-
list of lands and prices on farms
owned by Craig L. Spencer. 5Otl
A one-h half interest in merry-go'
round for sale. Inquire Of Mrs
L. L. Phillips. 52-3
Neglect ruins 100 watches where
use wears out one. Keep it in
order by consulting Dunlap. 4Stf
Buy your scythes and snaths o.
Earl Wood and you will not sigh
Corner opposite masonic building
For Sale-Two good teams anc
two sets of work harness. Sila'
Austin, at Austin & Wann's. 52t
The Mountain Queen ice cream
freezers, they are the very best
Get our prices, Big Buffalo Casf
Store.
The only range having the du
olex draft is the Monarch, cold by
Earl Wood. Corner opposite ma
sonic building. 3tf
Get your oranges lemons ant
bananas nuts and candies for tn
grand celebration. At Big Buf
falO Cash Store.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methods
church will hold . cookies
food sale at Earl Woods hardwar
store, June 20.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
2O5 Pound Fish.

Marion Williams, who has been
down to Pittsburg Landing with a
load Of freight, returned the last of
the week and had as evidence Of
his ability as q fisherman stur-
geon of enormous size. 1t meas
ured seven feet and four inches
and weighed 2O5 pounds. He
caught it just below the landing.
Mr.. Williams succeeded in dispos-
ing of practically all Of it to the
fish eaters OF this city at IL cents
q pound; thus netting him a snug
sum for his efforts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20

!" sue nlstOry u Idaho
courts has . jury retired under
more dramatic circumstances thar
when Robinson was carried from
the courtroom on u cot, his pale
face pallid from the close confine.
ment and the serious illness which
Interrupted the court for two DAYS.
The most striking circumsta nee
OF the case today was the remark.
able rally Of the white-h haired Juror
this afternoon. He was much
better and resting easier than his
associates, who were compelled to
rest on chairs.
At about 2:3O O'Clock Monday
afternoon Judge Dietrich in the
federal court passed sentence upon
William Dwyer, Clarence Robnett.
William F. Kettenbach and George
II. Kester, defendants in the land
fraud cases which have been occu.
plying the attention of the cour,
for q month. The orders of the
court were:
Dyer First Sentenced.
The defendant, William DIVER,
who was convicted of subornation
OF perjury on five counts, at the
last term Of court as follows: E
M. Lewis, H. F. Lewis, Guy l..
Wilson, and Mrs. Francis Justice
was given q sentence of Is months
in the penetentiary and a fine OF
500. On the counts returned in
the last indictment upon which
Kester and Kettenbach were con.
victed and which were brought in
Sunday night. Dryer was given
. sentence Of eight months in the
county Jail and a fine of 800,
making his total sentence twenty.
six months imprisonment and 5000
fine. Dwyer was the first defend.
ant sentenced by the court.
Sentence If Robnett.
@. w. Robnett, who was con.
victed on one count for suborna.
ton Of perjury at the same time al
Dryer, was sentenced to eight
months in the penetentiary and
given q fine of 500. Robnett was
second to be sentenced.
Kettenbach and Kester.
William F. Kettenbach anG
George Fl. Kester who were con
victed of conspiracy to defraud thu
government Of timber lands were
next sentenced on the two count,
returned by the jury at this tern
OF court, were sentenced each tt
eight months in the county jai
and q fine of $1,000. William
Dwyer also sentenced on two
counts brought in by the last jury
as appears in the statement above
In reference to the sentences to tn.
county Jail, no county was speci
fed and this matter will be deter
mined later although it is given a,
probable that the defendant
wishes will be considered in tina
matter.
All sentences are suspended
pending the appeal which will b.
perfected in 80 days.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
DEATH OF PIONEER
Henry Larimer, Formerly OF
This County Passes Away.
PROMINENT N GEM STATE
Helped Frame Constitution
In Government Service.

Robert Larimer, . veteran Of
the Civil War, died ct Sscaton,
Arizona, Tuesday, June 4th, and
his remains were brought n his
old homo here for burial, arriving
Saturday, the funeral being held
Tuesday afternoon ct Places
chapel on Santa Cruz avenue, con.
Quoted entirely by members Of E.
o. @. Ord Post No. SO. Grand
Army Of the Republic, of which
order and Post deceased was a
member. Burial in Los Gatos
Cemetery.
Mr.. Larimer was born in Perry
county, Ohio, October 10, 1910.
He enlisted December "a, 1851, in
Co. G. Sixty-second Ohio Volun.
teer Infantry, at GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
This regiment was afterward con-
solidated with the Sixty-seventh.
Mr.. Larimer served in his regi.
ment until after the close Of the
war, and was discharged Decem.
Der IL, 1865, as an orde rly ser.
geant, having served four years
lacking twelve days. In this SER
vice of four years he took part in
the following engagements:
Bloomery Gap, Virginia, Febru-
airy IA, 1862.
Winchester, Virginia, March %,
1862.
Port Republic, Virginia, June Q,
1862.
Harrison's Landing, Virginia,
July 4, 1862.
Morris Island, South Carolina,
July 10, 1868.
Fort Wagner, South Carolina,
July Is, 1868.
Siege of Charleston, South Caro-.
lima, July 10 to October %, 1868.
Taking of Forts Wagner and
Gregg, September Z, 1868.
Chester Station, Virginia, May 8
and 10, 1864.
Ware Bottom Church, May 10th,
1854.
Capture of Brigadier General
Walker, Confederate States OF
America.
Follott House, Virginia, June 16,
1894.
Ware Bottom Church, Virgins.
June 18, 1854.
After the war Mr.. Larimer
taught school for . time, and then
went to Montana, and from there
to Oregon. June Is, 1868, he was
united in marriage with Miss Car.
Oline White, who survives him, to.
gether with two daughters.
In 1873 he moved to Idaho
county, Idaho, and served one
term each in the Legislature and
senate of that State, aiding in
forming the constitution when
Idaho became q state. In 1891 he
was appointed to position in the
Indian service, since holding posi-.
lions at Fort Lapwai, Idaho; Car.
son City, Nevada; Germantown
Kansas; Fort Defiance, Phoenix
and Sacaton, Arizona, serving in
all thirteen years in the civil SER
vice employment, giving his time
and energies fully and conscien
tiously to fis work. He was 9
loving and devoted husband ant
father. Husband and wife wer,
members of the Methodist Church
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20

At the close Of the second days
deliberation, the jury was locked
up Tor the night after eating Sum
Gay dinner, unaccompanied by ].
". Robinson, the aged juror who
reclined on a cot, unable to leave
the jury room.
Morning broke cold and cherries
and when the jury was taken to
breakfast. they showed signs of the
ordeal OF four weeks Of close con-
nnement. The jury room lacks
comfort a. the only furniture is q
saoie and straight backed chairs
with the exception Of q cot provid-
ed for Mr.. Robinson.
In midafternoon the sun came
out, but with little effect in light
ening the cherries room.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
NOTICE TO cRKDrToRs

In the Probate Court, Idaho County. State Of
Idaho.
In the matter Of the estate Of william }. shss-
han, deceased.
Notice ID hereby given. that Lettsn TestA-
deceased, were granted to the undersigned ON
the nth day Of Nay. 1907, BY the Probate Court
of idaho County.
An persons having claims against said estate
arc required TO exhibit them 70 10 for allow.
ance. ct the residence Of Thoynas 0ulridge ct
where the business Of said estate will BE- trans
acted within 10 months after the date Of the
nrst publication Of iis notice, or they shall be
forever barred.
This 9th day Of Nay. 1907.
Thomas sufridge,
George Rennef.
Bxecutofs.
w. N. Scales. Attorney. 'srf. IA
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
Ten and Costs,

The four men who were up be-
fore Justice Hotchkiss Tuesday
for violating the game law, pleaded
guilty and were fined ten dollars
and costs which they paid. They
were arrested several weeks ago
for illegal fishing, having been
caught fishing near the dam below
the Dewey on the Clearwater.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
Goodies Hearing Continued,


The hearing Of George Goode,
who was up before the probate
Judge to be examined for insanity,
Saturday last, was continued until
the coming Saturday. A number
of witnesses from Cottonwood had
been subpoeaned and the physi-
clans present to examine the party
as to his sanity but upon the
strength of an affidavit presented
to the court in which Goode
claimed he had not been able to
secure an attorney until the last
moment, that his witnesses were
unable to be present and several
other contentious, the case wae
continued as stated above.