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Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
Our Public Schools.

While here upon his usual semi-an-
nual tour Of inspection, Mr.. d. e.
Waldron, Superintendent Of Public In
struction, expressed great satisfaction
in the present condition and progress
OF the schools of Alturas, and attributed
their fourishing circumstances chiefly
to the provisions made at the last session
OF the Legislature. At that time the on
ly revenue supporting our schools was
that of three faro games, amounting to
$3.50 per quarter. As a consequence OF
this very limited fund the schools OF
Ketchum, Hpiley, Bellevue, Shoshone,
Rocky Bar, Mountain Home and Allan
Ia, were under the necessity Of very lin
tied sessions and were compelled to find
such support as was required i'll the ac-
QUESTION of necessary furniture and the
maintenance of instructors, by sub
scriptions in their respective commune
ties. Naturally, school terms were then
short, seldom ever exceeding three
months each year. 1t is gratifying to
learn the rapid strides Of progress that
have been made in the past two years,
and to know that our school fund will
soon be such as to contribute to every
district the convenience not only of
more experienced teachers, but also
more comfortable school rooms and fur
niture. This improvement is due
chiefly to the exertion of Representa-
tive Wilson and Councilman Wall who
succeeded at the last Legis-
lature in making a law whereby
the school fund receives an additional
stimulus of $50 per quarter on all games
of per centage poker Since that time
the increase in gambling institutions in
Alturas county has been 500 per cent,
and at the present they contribute in
licences nearly 81 800 per quarter. There
is seldom any amount of vice that does
not effect corresponding extent of vir-
| tue, and we find that the schools Of AL
turas county have, in 1S83-S4 enjoyed
| the privilege of at least seven months
session in every case, and in some in
stances ten months.
superintendent Waldron's visit to the
Ketchum school was very pleasing. He
found there seventy bright pupils, evil
IDENTIFY under proper discipline and en-
gaging in their work with interest and
1 enthusiasm. He however observed
that raid increase in membership will
soon neeessitate additional room, anc
recommends to the Ketchum authori
ties the espediency of immediate steps
towards the construction of an an addi
tional room for & higher class, consist
ing of the more advanced pupils of tht
school. He also recommends occasion
al visits by the trustees. Mr.. Waldrol
is now visiting other school districts il
the county, and will return to ketchun
for n second visit in September.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
The Ketehum s ChaIlis Toll Road Co.


The organization of this company was
not made on Monday, Notwithstanding
what seemed to be authentic report to
the contrary. but was completed last
evening at the Palace Hotel with the
following five trustees: H. S. Dickin-
james Fitzsimmous, L. H. Russell, Jos.
Pinkham and L I. Lewis.
Recognizing the vast Importance to
Ketchum of securing the Challis coun-
try's trade, and making the Trail creek
route great thoroughfare between the
railroad and that fiourishing region, the
new company has already placed num-
ber of men and teams upon the new
grade work and are pushing the work
ahead with speed. Upon the compile
tion Of the railroad to Kctchum, efforts
will be made, and no doubt successful
ly, to bring the trade that now goes to
Blackfoot to this point. The new road
company under the superintendent of
Ketchumites, and all its chief stockhold-
ers have large interests here, are alive
to the significance of procuring the for
warding business to Challis for Keteh-
UNI. The great advantages of the Trail
creek route have been repeatedly cited
by the KEYSTONE, and are apparent tG
every citizen who knows the country.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
Coneentrator Started.

The Chase concentrator works, Jabez
Chase, Proprietor, which have been es-
tabiished in the old Faulk smelter build
ings at the mouth of Indian creek ten
miles south Of Ketehum, were placed in
readiness for operation last evening and
will start up this morning, These works
have been arranged in scientific and
economical system and will be found in
valuable to many of the smaller mines
and prospects on Deer creek and yieini-
ty. The works will concentrate, first,
several hundred tons of ore from the
Davitt mine, and accept any custom
work ut S5 per gross ton.
Ore shipments from the Dayitt to the
concentrating works are HOW being
made at the rate of 10 tons daily. These
shipments will be increased as soon ss
roads are in condition for heavy teams
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
LOST RIVER TO WINS.
The True Situation as Encountered by a
Prominent ketchumite. = News
Items.

The Lost River excitement continues
to draw attention to that promising
mineral region, and there is much spec
ulation at the present time as to the fu-
turity of the three towns of Carbonate,
Huston and Alder; and which will be
the s'fittest' for survival" To casu-
al observer who has no other interests
save those of findings central location it
appears decidedly probable that Huston
will be the future city of Lost River.
The three camps are located on Alder
creek, within distance of four miles,
being but two miles apart, while Hus-
ton, in the center. is located at the cross
ing of the Challis road with Lost River,
and is in the most practicable relation
ship to the prominent mines Of the
country. Three towns so close togeth-
er cannot all live.
The Lost River valley is one continu-
GUS stretch of the most fiourishing growth
eye ever beheld. Stock is thriving lux
uriously and agriculture. although en-
gagged in but sparingly, promises boun-
teous returns.
The Trail creek pass is now open and
prospectors are going to the Lost River
country in large numbers.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
THE CHALLIS Road.
Relnforcements Pat Upsn IL WeKk ~
day and Grading Begun In Ennase.

At the first meeting Of the truslooo -
the Ketchum 4 Challis Toll Rond ca,
held in the Palace Hotel last evening q
s o'clock. the following officers wMo,
elected for term cf thrse mouths:
Joseph Pinkham, PreisdeDt; Geo r.
Snow, Secretary; I. I. Lewis, Tfeasurs
L. H. Russell, General Manager o. ech-
struction work. Mr.. Russell will b. IN
active officer and Is authorised to pNdh
the road construction to conp1et1Dn -
mediately. Reinforcements win ~
sent to the mountain to-day ard Andts
ing operations will begin in ear1.
The articles OF incorporation Of the naw
company have been placed on reooed h
Court, and committee appofntsd -
draft bylaws for pressntnticn q -
next regular meeting to be held - ths
Palace on Saturday night ut 8 O'Clock.
This final step into business by the
new company should be regarded Of
great Importance to the people both OF
Wood River and the great Challis coun-
try, for it means the acquisition OF
lively trade for us and an inestimable
benefit and advantage to the industrious
people of that region. Goods direct
from the Ketchum terminus can be laid
down in Challis in one-h half the time
and at less than one-haH the expense
now entailed by the rough, tedious,
dusty and barren route from Black
foot.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
TFrom Wednesdays Daily.l
and practice last night.

Band practice last night.
The streams are falling rapidly.
The sunshine takes prospectors into
the hills at great rate.
S. j. Friedman and Fred. Johnson
We're up from the Metropolis" yester-
day,
L. H. Russell was in HALEY yesterday
in the interest of the Ghallis road COM
pany.
G. w. Christmas, the eighty eight
year old father of Mrs. l. l. Lewis,
died in Chicago on the 10th.
Messrs. Rice & Foster of Bellevue are
now in Ohio starting out to Camas
Prairie with another colony.
Ketchumites rejoice in the final SEM
blance of fair weather and there is some
increase in business activity.
Superintendent Wilson, of the Idaho
Construction Co., was up taking birds
eye view of Ketchum yesterday.
Two hundred teams are expected to
be upon the ground for grading the
Ketchum r.ilroad extension to-day.
Arthur Brown, prominent lawyer OF
Salt Lake city, arrived in Ketchum yes
terday and will return home to- day.
Hopt, the murderer of Sheriff Turn
er's son, in Utah, was reprieved, Friday,
ipst forty roinutes hnfora the bopv for
his execution
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
The Fire Co.

Ketohumites are indebted to the ener-
gy Of B. (. Boone and the generosity of
Mr.. P. P. Baxter for hand fire engine
that can be manipulated by twenty men
and effect as good work as can be de-
sired in a town of this size. 1t will
throw water from a a-inch nozzle dis
tance Of $50 feet. The pump, double
acting Rumsey & Co., was furnished by
Mr.. Baxter and the breaks were put on
by Dunn & French at cost of about
$45. The only requirement now is more
hose and water. The former can be OBJ
tanned sufficient at cost of $500 or
$500, and water can be secured from the
Trail creek ditch. Two or three hy-
drants constructed at different parts
OF town and near Main street will COM
plete the work, and all should be cheer
fully accomplished. Ketchum business
men cannot tell how soon their proper
ty will be placed in jeopardy.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
Deiying the Law.

A person came into town yesterday
with q large string of fish, probably
weighing twenty-five pounds, and
claimed to have caught them with a
hook. He was questioned by suspi-
cious citizen who finally examined the
fish and discovered that they were the
victims of giant powder. This defiance
of the law has become common occur
renee. and should be looked into by
the proper authority. When it is known
that fresh trout are now worth 50 cents
per pound, it will not be thought strange
that some men should seek to evade JUS
tice in such practices.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
Narrow Escape.

Mr.. T. F. Shaw was returning from d
trip up Warm Springs creek yesterday,
when he discovered that portion of
the second bridge had washed away,
and that he was compelled to ford the
stream. He followed other horse tracks
with an assurance of safety, but had no
more than rode into the stream when
the the current swept him, horse and
all against the high bank of bend in
the stream. Both he and the horse We're
there helpless and the water was up to
the animals back. He dismounted, and
by the daring act of diving directly un-
der .he animal, liberated himself and
hoated down stream. Watching for a
low bank he soon managed to crawl out
and at the same time discovered that
the horse had done likewise, but on the
opposite side. A party of bridge repair
ers drove the horse across in another
place. aud the lucky adventurer was
soon mounted and riding homeward.
Considering the current and tempera-
ture of the mountain streams, Mr.. Shaw
had a very narrow escape.
One thousand and seven hundred men
are now at work on the exteution of the
Oregon Pacific railroad from Corvallis to
| the sea board.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
Territorial News.



Lots OF freight teams have loaded and
left for the Challis country this week.
The farmer gathers that what he sows
and the seannstress sews what she gath
ers.
Court will convene in Challis on Mon
day. We understand there is good
docket.
The death Of Mrs Geo. Heath, which
occurred last week, cast q gloom over
the entire community.
The Idaho Trading Co. is the name Of
new firm which has just commenced
business at Camas. 1t is composed of
Denver men, Mr. Ben. Mcdonald being
the general manager.
Statesman.
Col. Green received a telegram yester-
day from Gen. Miles, stating that an or
der had been issued by which the 21st
Regiment of Infantry is required to
change departments with the 14th Regi-
ment, the change to be effected by the
lst of July. This will make an entire
change of all the troops of the Depart
ment OF the Columbia.
The Caldwell Tribune says that John
McCollum has secured the contract to
haul 100000 pounds of freight from
Mountain Home station for w. H. Pet
tit, Superintendent of the Atlanta
milling Company. This is probably
the largest freighting contract ever
made, and includes 400, 900 pounds of
machinery, 100000 pounds of salt, and
100 pounds of supplies. Mr.. McCollun
VIII begin work about July 1st.
| Democrat
| A few small emigrant trains are pass
ing through every few days.
The cavalry company, to take the place
of Co. E, arrived from Fort Ellis, Mon
tana, last week.
Old Kelly wants the two 'precarious
newspapers boycotted. Don't blame
him. Been wanting it for years.
The continued unanimity and success
of the Young Mems Democratic Club is
still thorn in the Statesman's side.
Its frantic efforts to find an opening fol
a wedge are becoming silly.
Boise Republican.
Boise River is slowly receding.
Haying has commenced ia the valley
The first crop viii be unusually large.
Work on the Boise branch of the Ore.
gon Short Line will begin next Mon
day.
A good many railroad hands are il
the city, waiting for work to commenc,
on the Short Line branch.
Mr.. Feot. superintendent of the Ney
York Ditch Company, has returnet
from the East. He states that larg
furnace will be set to work on the ditcl
this season.
From private dispatch it is learnec
that Governor Bum is on his way t.
take his position as Governor of Idaho
He will probably arrive here to-mor
row. As usual, the tongue of slande
has preceded him; but no one place
the least confidence in the slanderou
articles of anonymous writer's.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21

Behind the red squaw's cayuse plug,
The hand car rears and raves,
And pie plant pies are now produced
Above the Indian graves.
hear the oaths Of pioneers,
Tie caucus yet to be,
The first low hum where soon will come
The fuzzy humble bee BILL NYn.
There's nothing in name, murmurs
Bob Lincoln.
New life: Two fights and one man
''jugged1 last night.
A plantation concert drew large
crowd to the "CapitoP' last evening.
The bridges on Warm Springs creek
are now in repairs.
1t is understood that Cy. Clay's red
hot Democratic Campaign daily will is
sue its first number this morning.
Mr.. Blaine will discontinue work up
ON his book until after next November.
He viii then find time to devote several
years upon it.
The town possesses fiend who has a
a mania for canning dogs tails. Some
of these days he will enjoy the addi-
tional sport Of seeing team run away
and kill somebody.
John Mason will have charge Of the
construction crew on the new Challis
road grade. He goes out this morning
accompanied by Manager Russell to
start things into motion.
The Nevada Democrats in demanding
the removal of all restrictions from the
coinage of silver voice the sentiment OF
the people Of the Western States and
Territories, irrespective of party. The
ambiguous ''best money" plank in the
Republican platform will not catch their
votcs.-Butte Miner.
One stack at the Philadelphia smelt-
ers continues to run and another will be
blown in when demanded. 1t was an
error to state that two were in opera
ton, notwithstanding the confident
statement of the ''only paper to the
contrary.
The healthful proclivities Of Idaho
climate and especially that of Alturas
county renders it the finest recuperat-
ing country in the world. Invalids
| have in not few instances indorsed
| this fact, and those troubled with any OF
| the throat and lung diseases are espe-
| cially benefited by short stay in this
high, dry and bracing atmosphere. We
are frequently asked for opinion on this
matter and flom careful observation are
enabled to conscienciously say to th,
one with debilitated frame or veal
lungs, come to Wood River; and if yo1
don't improve shortly no spot in tn
world will save you from the grave.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21

It is officially stated a meeting of the
Union Pacific directors, Mt which the
July dividends question will be consid-
ered, will take place Wednesday, the
18th, in New York. Vice. President At
kins states Dillon will probably tender
his resignation, and Chas. Francis Ad-
ans will be chosen president. The
earnings of the company may, though
not fully made up, show decrease OF
S250. 600 and $3.50, 600 net.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21

Light day yesterday in business trans
actions.
The roads have improved wonderfully
under the past two day sunshine, and
the miners Of Warm Springs creek are
cheering up.
L. A McCulloch, superintendent OF
the Senate mine at Galena, arrived from
New York Monday and went on up to
the mines yesterday.
fine black walnut cabinet has been
placed in the Metropolitan reading
room to receive ore specimens from all
sections of the country.
About the last item we gathered be-
fore going to press was Sheriff Cassidy
lurking around with blood thirsty
grin. Look out, boys.
Telephone rates between Boise and
Caldwell, thirty miles, have been re-
ducea from SO to % sents; but still we
pay 50 cents to talk to Haley, 12 miles.
The present term Of our District Court
tackled calendar Of cases that is sim
ply gigantic. 1t is However composed
chiefly of petty larceny cases arising in
Haley.
An exchange says that though the
Territories have no voice in the selec-
tion of President, like boys in a torch
light procession, they can enthuse and
make lots ofnoise.
a Colorado mining expert, Mr.. Sem
ter, recently visited the Lost River re-
gion in the interest of Rankin, Brayton
& Co. and pronounced the mining pros
pect over there grand.
1t is suggested that a number OF
''scrub" horse races be gotten up for the
| Fourth and run on the Trail creek bou-
levard. This will certainly be fine
race course. 1t is now open.
Superintendent Moyle of the W. S. @.
| NJ. Co., and the P. NJ. & S. Co., are re-
pairing bridges on Warm Springs creek
and expect to have heavy teams mp te
the mountain in an other week.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
Court Proceedings.

People VS.. George Bliss, Assault with
intent to commit murder. Cause set
for trial Monday, the 10th inst, at the
opening of court.
A. B. Roberts VS., A. j. Murdoch, ct al.
All issues involved in this case having
been settled, case is dismissed by con-
sent.
r. McCulloch VS.. P. r. Williams. De-
murrer withdrawn. Defendant has ten
days to answer.
The People VS.. Horace G. Lewis. The
grand jury having ignored the bill in
this case, ordered that defendant be dis
charged and his bail exonerated.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
The Ketchum Extension.

The Salt Lake Tribune makes the fol-
lowing remarks upon it.
The contract for grading the Ketch-
nm extension railroad was let on the
l1th, TO the Utah Construction Compa-
ny. E. II. Wilson is the engineer in
charge of construction. Orders have
been sent to the Payette for $4,000 ties,
end steel rails have also been ordered
The Philadelphia Smelling Company
puts up for everything except rails and
rolling stock. Some twelve or fifteen
bids were put in. Among the bidders
were the Kilpatricks, McCollum, Corey,
Jessup, Hendricks, Jepperson, Riden-
baugh, Russell and Doty. All points
along the Union Pacific road are repre-
sented among the bidders, one being
from Caldwell, zone from Boise, one from
Ogden, three from other points in Utah,
three from Omaha, one from Cheyenne,
two of Wood River, etc. The average of
the bids is about 20 cents per cubic
yard. Two bids were called for from
each bidder; one offering to complete
the work by July 10Th, and another Of
fering to complete it by August 1st.
The time issso brief that the contractors
fear to be unable to clear profit, even
at 20 cents per yard,
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
New Strike on Trail Greek.

Another encouraging discovery made
Oh Trail creek the I'd instant and To-
Gated by c. R. Hancock and E. G. Dunn,
is called the 'Duun" and promises bo-
nanxa. It Is Ave miles from Ketchum,
on the north side OF the creek Five
veins, all carrying heavy galena, gray
copper, bromide OF silver, oxides and
some chloride, lie within a distance of
$50 feet and range from one to six
inches in width. The smaller ones are
almost solid ore and all of them pitch
together into the hill. The formation
is lime and the foot wall is obtained
with the lowest vein. The ore is all
heavy in lead and looks rich, d ~ n
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21

Another strike has been made on East
Fork that promises to figure among the
best. The discovery was made on Sun
day on David Teachnor's ground, just
below the Pride of Idaho mine by dis
interested persons. 1t consists of a fine
foot-vein of ore on the surface. Partio-
ulars will be given later.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21
LOCAL..
Qrom Tuesdays Daily,l


urom Tuesdays Dailyl !.
Fine morning.
Wood River fell six inches Sunday
Mr.. foyer calls 1t the 'Elkhorn" sa
loon.
High faro game at Botsford's bank last
night.
1. N. ,sho4Fner is taking in stock of
drugs 10 Vienna.
The Milwaukee brewery saloon has
been enlarged. Etsi 55 !ia4 III
T. W. Gillette was relieved yesterday
from the petty jury.
Seventeen new lock boxes have been
put In at the Post office. G3su
Thirty Ave hundred people were
slain In the Berber Massacre.
The Ketchum & Chaliis Wagon & Toll
Road Co., was organized yesterday.
HALEY business men arrive among us
daily. What for2 Business locations.
Fitzsimmons Metropolitan reinforced
Its orchestra last night and drew large
crowd.
A strike is reported on Warm Springs
creek between the smelters and the
springs. i
JudRe Lewis has completed his grand
boulevard on Trail creek, and it is 100
feet by AZ miles.
Sammy Tilden positively declines;
and there is anxiety among the Demo-
.crats for a candidate.
The remainder of the Silver King con-
centrating works bound for Sawtooth,
went through town Sunday.
A few hours sunshine yesterday
drought out people from all quarters
land reminded us OF gala day OF wood
ohucks.
Since Ketchumitcs have control OF
the Challis road business, the old fear
Of Its swinging of to new town is
abolished.
Largo Numbers Of ties have arrived at
Eaifny for the railroad extension, and
several surveying outfits are in the field
-orosa -sectioning. Outfits will be upon
tlb ground soon.
Geo. Callahan, proprietor of the Cor
nuoopia, has displayed considerable
genius In the makeup of model her
coop he keeps in front of his place
Spring chickens and fresh constant
ly on hand. E
Gov. Bum has defended himsel
manfully against the anonymous
charges made against him in the Ne.
Perce News, and We trust there is M
ground for any ill favor towards Idaho
new Governor.
young man employed by J. b. Har
per, on timber chute opposite town, Gu
his foot severely with an AK and wa
obliged to call In DR.. Lewis. The DR.
put in ten stitches and left the limb il
good condition.
The Bon Ton Restaurant has agail
secured the invaluable services Q
''Sootty" CWatson), former chief cook Q
that establishment, and ventures wit
much more surety to guarantee "th
best the market affords" and in styl
known only to the most skillful hands.
The "Mischief" is the name of a pros
poet on Trail creek owned by Messr'
Stevens 4 Lewis. Some very fine spe
cimens OF galena come from the GROUND
and eight sacks have boen filled with
in prospecting. The ore runs 50 ozs. i
silver and 70 per cent. lead.
The Neg Perce News, published {
Lewiston, Idaho, has again changed &c
editors, proprietors and management
Mr.. NJ. II. Abbott, the late editor an
proprietor, has sold his interest in tt
concern to the Nez Perce News Publisl
ing Company, with Mr.. G. II. Beesoi
a general manager.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-21

II. K: Mcclellan, Agt. Nashville Stud
ents; Bob Wheeling, Warm Springs;
Thos Creig city; G, B. Swell, Shoshone;
C. H. Patterson, Bellevue; D. DeLeon,
city; f. Montgomery, city; Jas. Hermon,
Ireland; H. McMannus, Sawtooth; j. T.
Donahue, Henry Martin, Bellevue; Mrs.
C, Johnson, Bellevue; Jas: Nimock'
Boise;