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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28
Sealed Proposais

WIN be received by the Board of Commission
CTS OF custer county Idaho, for the construc-
ZION OF wagon road in Road District No n
commencing at point of rocks opposite the
residence or John @. Merritt on Antelope creek.
ana running thence along the foothills on the
Nortn size OF Antelope creek, along the North
sue OF the George Richardson, /. b. Hood and
Dunnlway ranches, until the section line be-
tween tine y. ID. thompson and w S. Dunniwav
rancneS Is reached; thence due west to q point
near the northwest corner of b. O. Dunniwavis
Desert Entry No. y; thence due south to An
telope creek. said road shall be constructed
on the line selected by the road viewers an
pointed 6y the Board to view and lay out said
roau, ana where said road runs through lands
owned Dy private individuals, lanes shall he
opened not less than sixty feet wide. and MI
trees, brush and rock shall be removed from
the road bed not less than IL feet wide and
where grades are necessary, they shall be
made not less than eight feet wide exclusive of
dirt thrown out And all banks on such grades
snall nave sufncient slope to prevent caving.
All streams shall be bridged with good sub
stantlal bridges not less than IL feet wide with
suitable approaches; and all soft or muddy
places shall be ditched and suitable culyerts
for draining the same be built when necessary.
All blds must be sealed and addressed to the
CLERK OF the Board OF commissioners of Custer
county Idaho, and marked bid for the con
struotion OF Road on Antelope creek"
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids
BY order of the Board OF Commissioners OF
Custer county, Idaho July 23rd, 1884,
Attest +. j. CLYDE, Clerk.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28
THE PLATFORM,

The committee on resolutions
reported the following, which
was adopted:
We, the Republicans of Idaho,
in State convention assembled,
hereby adopt and declare the fol-
lowing principles
We are in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of silver
at the ratio of Is to /.
We declare our firm belief in
the doctrine of protection to
American industry, American
labor and laborers and recognize
this as the foundation and car
dinal principles of the Republi-
can party. Free wool, now adj
vocated by the Democratic party,
would substantially destroy Am
erican sheep husbandry, deprive
the farmer of the markets it af-
fords for pasturage, hay and
grain, and require the purchase
of wool from foreign countries
and thereby turn many out Of
employment. We demand such
protection for sheep husbandry
as will secure fair prices for
wool and mutton needed for con-
sumption in the United States.
We also denounce especially the
persistent unfriendly legislation
to our lead, fruit, fax and timber
industries.
The Republican party of Idaho
declares itself in favor of uphold
ing and maintaining the law and
Furnishing all violations of it un-
der whatsoever pretense such
violation may be committed, and
we recognize no right as existing
in any man or body of men to
violate or evade its provisions,
directly or Indirectly. We pledge
the party and those whom it shall
elect to public Office to maintain
and defend personal property
rights to the full extent guaran-
teed by the law.
We favor submission of an
equal suffrage amendment to the
constitution, to vote of the
people, by the next legislature.
We approve and fully endorse
all the actions of the Idaho dele
cation in congress in their no BILE
fight for free silver and the de-
feat of that monstrosity, the So
called Wilson bill, as well as
their answering fidelity and
earnest labor for the maintenance
of Republicanism, and their able
and valiant work for the State
of Idaho.
We point with pride and salts
faction to the administration of
the affairs of the State by the
present officials, and hereby ex-
press our fullest satisfaction and
endorsement thereof.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28

WANTED:-To find a school
where a bright boy can pay his
way and get an education. This
boy is easy to learn, and has a
superior talent for drawing-will
make master as an artist if
properly disciplined.
WANTED:-Houses to rent
One at Custer, on Main street,
three rooms; one at Clayton, on
Main street, large enough for a
family of four; a residence at
Challis with garden. Terms
easy, and low rent on all three
places.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28

In the Probate Court. of the county of Custer,
and State of Idaho.
In the matter OF the estatel Order TO shoap
OF Cause Why Oyds,
Joseph Shelton, of sale OF Real Is
deceased. tate Should Not 81
Made.
1t appearing to this Court by the petition this
day presented and filed by Val Bowers the
administrator OF the estate of Joseph Shelton.
deceased, that II is necessary TO sell the whole
or some portion of the real estate of said de-
cedent to pay the debts OF decedent and the ex-
penses and charges of administration
II is therefore ordered by this Court that all
persons interested In the estate OF said deeeas
ed appear before the said Probate Court. on
Monday, the 24th day of September A. d., 1891
ut the hour of 10 o'clock, u. m, of said day AT
the court room of said Court, in the town of
Challis, county OF Custer, State of Idaho, 10
show cause why an order should not be granted
TO said administrator to sell so much of the
said real estate as shall be necessary. and thai
a copy OF this order be published four successs
I've weeks In THE SILVER MESSENGER a news.
paper printed and published In said county
A, X. ZEIGLER
Judge OF the Probate Court.
Dated Aug. 10. 1894
First publication Aug. 81, 1894,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28
Notice to Creditors.


Estate Of George Finsterer, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned F.
y: Willis, administrator Of the estate of Georps
f1nsterer, deceased, to the creditors of and All
persons having claims against said deceased Ia
exnlplt them with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first publicatior
OF this notice, to said administrator at his once
at the Chalhs House. Challis, Idaho, the same
being the place for the transaction Of the bust
ness Vi saiu estate In the county of Custer.
+. b. WILLIS,
er, deceased.
Dated April g. 1894.
First publication April 10, 1884,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28
Springs!

The Sullivan Hot Springs are
pleasantly situated only two
miles and half above the town
OF Clayton, near the South bank
OF Salmon river. Their waters
are OF a nice temperament for
bathing, and possess strong
medicinal qualities, sulphur pre-
dominating. This is fast becom-
ing a place of resort for invalids
and pleasure seekers. Mr.. Sui
Ivan has made a great many inn
provements for the comfort of
his guests, but the leading at
traction must ever be its healing
waters.
A carriage for the conveyance
OF guests will be constantly in
attendance, and all persons wish
ing to go and return can do SO
during the day, round trip only
90 cents. Two fine plunge baths
are now complete and other
conveniences will be added.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28
Attorney-T. F. Terrell.
Republican Ticket.
Edgar Wilson.

For Congress
Edgar Wilson.
For Governor
VIM. J. Mcconnell.
For Chief JUSTICE
Joseph W Huston.
For Lieutenant Governor
]. p. Mills.
For Attorney General
George M. Parsons.
For Auditor
Frank Ramsey.
For Treasurer
Charles Bunting.
For Secretary of State
1. w. Garrett.
For School Supt-
@. A. Forseman.
For Judge, LIST Dist.
G. l.. Hoffman.
For Attorney, 1st Dist.
Q. w, Beale.
For Judge End Dist.
w. G, Piper.
For Attorney, End Dist,
James e. Babb,
For Judge, Bird Dist.
j. II, Richards.
For Attorney, Ord Dist.
@. M. Hays.
For Judge, 4th Dist.
mo nomination made],
For Attorney 4th Dist.
L. H, Johnston.
For Judge, 9TH Dist.
D. w. Standrod.
For Attorney, 9th Dist.
Alfred Bulge,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28
PopuIist State Ticket.

On August End the followin,
State officers for the People
Party ticket for Idaho, was pu
in nomination at the Populis
convention at Boise City:
For Member of Congress-
James Gum, Ada county.
For Governor
j. w. Ballentine, Alturas.
For Lieutenant Governor
]. Jay Chambers, Custer.
For Justice OF the Supreme Court
Texas Angel, Alturas.
For Secretary OF State
Frank Tibbals, Shoshone.
For Attorney General
r. S. Spence, Bear Lake.
For Auditor
Frank Walton, Bannock.
For Treasurer
G. w. Cooper, Canyon.
For supt of Public Instruction
M. j. Steel, Latah.
For Dist. Judges and Attorneys
First District.
Judge--A. E. Mayhem
Attorney Walter Jones.
Second District.
800, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Attorney. Clay McNamee.
Third District,
Judge-O. E, jackson.
Attorney-T. j. Jones.
Fourth District.
Judge-P. M. Bruner.
Attorney. G. Rogers.
Fifth District.
...'........ .......
Attorney-T. F. Terrell.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28
Valley House
SALT LAKE, UTAH.
Geo. w. Carter, Prop.

This house is situated opposite
the 5. w. corner of the Temple
block, in a quiet and pleasant
location, and is convenient to all
the best business portions of the
city. 1t is nicely shaded in
summer and well protected in
winter.
Eating Department.
Its tables are always furnished
with the best the markets afford.
Lodging Department.
The rooms are airy and spac-
lous, and its beds provided with
the finest class of springs and
mattresses, and it's linen choice
and clean.
Call there and you will be
nicely treated.
GEO. w. CARTER.
Salt Lake, Utah.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28

THE NEWS is the only great
daily in the United States that is
identified with the Populist Free
Coinage movement, and should
be in the hands of every voter
North, South, East or West.
Send in your subscriptions at
once. Address,
1.-THE NEWS"
DenUer, : Colorado.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1894-08-28

THE WEEKLY-BY MAIL.
One year, in advance .$1.00
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
Religious Rcviyals.

The st. Louis Globe Democrat has per
formed good service in collating table
of statistics on the religious revivals that
are in progress this winter in the terri.
tory covered by that journal. 1t would
be very interesting if other large papers
of the country would collect similar fig.
ures for the region in which they circu-
late. The Globe-Democrat territory COW
ers the states of Missouri, Texas, Arkan.
sas, Kansas and Illinois. The CORE
pondent took these states county by
county and investigated.
The result shows conclusively that a
wave of religious awakening is travelling
over that part of the country. Religious
revivals generally follow hard times, it
is said, and the investigations of the St.
Louis paper go to prove this. In the
midst of their poverty, knowing not
what else to do, people instinctively turn
to see if there is not higher power that
can help them. Perhaps if they remem-
bered the higher oftener in their pros
perity they would not need to call on it
so desperately in their poverty.
In the states mentioned there have
been in the past few months 49,O10 per-
sons added to the membership of the
Methodist, Baptist, Christian, Presbyte-
rian and other denominations. The re-
vival began in September and has con-
tinued to the present time with unabated
Of those who claim to have
been converted the number is even larger
than that of the persons who Joined
church, it being 53,991. Four thousand
believe apparently that they can
lead the religious life outside the church.
The Methodist denomination stands at
the head in number Of accessions, its list
being 21,S40. But in regard to the num-
ber of individuals uniting with the vari-
ous denominations The Globe-Democrat
observes that statistics of this sort are
not to be taken as evidence of the rela-
tive soundness of competing systems of
sectarian belief" There have been re-
rivals in the German Methodist churches
and in some cases even among the Swe-
lish Lutheran congregations. Let us
nope the converts will hold fast all the
rest of their lives not only to the faith,
out also to the good works which in ev-
,ry case accompany the true faith.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Probably the most important interest
affected by the delay of the senate IN
giving a full bench to the supreme court
is the settlement Of the titles to mineral
lands along the Northern Pacific rail
road. BY its charter this road was given
the alternate sections Of land forty miles
each side of it's track, excepting the min
eral lands, but the question has arisen in
numerous lawsuits whether the title was
for those sections which we're known to
contain mineral deposits when the grants
took effect. or also for all lands in which
the mineral deposits have since been
discovered
Circuit court decisions have placed the
first construction upon the grants, and
this has been test case of r. P. Bar
den against the Northern Pacific before
the supreme court for more than year.
This case has been once argued, but is
now sidetracked to await the confirma-
ton of ninth justice. Upon its decis-
ion depends the title to all the recently
discovered mineral wealth along the
Northern Pacific for an eighty-mile belt
across the whole width of the state of
Montana and part of Idaho.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
A Beautiful Friend shin.

For more than quarter of century
George W. Childs and Anthony J. Drexel
walked from their homes to their offices
and from their offices back to their
homes daily together. They dined to-
gether. Their cottages at Long Branch
were side by side. There was not plan
for helping those less fortunate than
themselves that they did not share. 1t
was Childs and Drexel that established
the home for aged and destitute printers
at Colorado Springs.
Mr.. Drexel founded the Drexel insti-
tute, the manual training school of Phil
adelphia, but George w. Childs was its
first vice president, and president of its
board of managers, and helped it in all
ways with money and his warm, healthy
enthusiasm. Drexel's son, George w.
Childs Drexel, was associate publisher
of The Public Ledger after the death OF
his father.
The two men loved each other with
love like that of David and Jonathan.
There is not in the history of the country
the record of such another friendship be-
tweent wo men. Life never was as bright
again for Mr.. Childs after Drexel died last
summer. 1t was while arranging and
attending memorial service to his
friend that The Ledgers publisher in
Cured the fatigue which probably caus-
ed his death. Perhaps, after all, that
death may only have reunited the two
men who loved each other
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
THEIR SECOND PAPERS.
The Foreign Born Citizens who Want to
Vote Must BE Full Citizens Now.

The Foreign Born Citizens Who Want to
Vote Must BE Full Citizens Now.
People who desire to vote this year at
the fall election must be full.hedged
citizens. Section >, article IX of the
state constitution gives the law on the
subject as follows:
Every male person Of the age of 81
years or over possessing the following
qualifications shall be entitled to vote at
all general elections and for all officers
that now are, or hereafter may be,
elective by the people and upon all
questions that may be submitted to the
vote of the people: First, he shall be a
citizen of the United States; second. he
shall have resided in the state one year
immediately preceding the election at
which ne offers TO vote, and in the town,
county or precinct such time as may be
prescribed by law; provided, first, that
no person convicted of felony shall have
the right to vote unless he has been
pardoned; provided, second, that moth
ing herein contained shall be construed
to deprive any person of the right to
vote who has such right at the time of
the adoption of this COL stitution; pro-
vided that after the expiration OF five
years from the time of the adoption of
this constitution no person except
citizens of the United States shall have
the right to vote.
People in need OF their second papers
should make early application at the Of
flee of the clerk of the district court.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

1t is satisfaction to know that if the
Kearsarge had to be wrecked the histor-
ic old ship was lost in performance of
naval duty and not on congressmen's
junketing expedition, as might have been
the case. She was lost, too, while on her
way to Nicaragua to look after Amer
lean interests in the big ship canal while
the little states of Honduras and Nicara-
qua are monkeying with each other in
the accustomed Central American quar-
rel. 1t would have been 30 years next
June 10 since the Kearsarge sunk the
Confederate Alabama off Cherbourg,
France. To this day in the museum in
the navy yard at Washington is to be
seen the former sternpost of the Kear-
sarge, with a cannon ball lodged in it,
where one of the Alabama's shots pene-
trated it in the great fight If the Kear-
sarge cannot be raised again, that relic
at least of her glory will remain. 1t is
to he hoped, however, that it will be
possible to raise the ancient wooden ship
and float her long enough to bring her
home from Roncador reef to the United
States. Henceforth she might repose in
honorable retirement.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
THE SKINNER MURDER.
Frank Robinson of CulbertsOn Ar
rested on Suspicion that He Is the
PerpetratOr of the Deed.
Sheriff Deegan Of Valley County and
Detective KilgOre of the Great
Northern Make the Arrest.

On Tuesday Sheriff Deegan and De.
tective Kilgore of the Great Northern
railway arrested Frank Robinson, an ex-
cowboy, on the charge Of numbering
James Skinner, who was killed at Gull
bertson on the 5th and the house in
which he lived burned down to hide the
atrocity.
The coroner's jury, which was en-
panneled after the deed was committed
brought in a verdict that the cause of
death was unknown. But this verdict
did not satisfy either the friends of the
deceased or the Great Northern railway
as the circumstances surrounding the
case clearly Indicated foul play. The
railway company sent its best detective
to the scene to work up the case. De-
tective Kilgore arrived at Culbertson on
Wednesday of last week, and he stated
the following to we'll known citizen:
"When ! arrived at Culbertson Ifound
the town very much agitated. Every
man seemed to make it his especial duty
to lind the assassin and avenge the cow
ardly murder. They had fastened the
crime on Robinson, and there was some
wild talk of lynching. Advice from
cooler heads prevailed, however, and the
officers brought their man to Jail with
out interference, although there was a
great clamor and cries Of Lynch him.!
When placed in Jail the prisoner col
lapsed and looked more dead than alive.
He declined to be interviewed"
Last fall Robinson, with another man,
formed plans to rob a Great Northern
passenger train. Robinsons pal, how
ever, weakened and the scheme fell
through. In speaking of the matter
some months ago Robinson said the next
scheme he had to make roll in he
would carry out without assistance.
Robinson was in the habit of spending
bis time at Rogers saloon prior to the
murder. As the proprietor of the place
was in the habit of telling about the
cash he had in charge of Skinner, it is
supposed that Robinson then conceived
the diabolical outrage which he after
ward carried out.
Circumstantial evidence is very strong
against Robinson and if he fails to prove
an alibi ut the time of the deed his ac-
tions since then will throw a cloud of
suspicion over him.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

The United States supreme court has
crawled out from under the load of
cases that buried it and can see its way
clear to cleaning up the docket by the
end of 1896 if it goes on with business
at present rates. This is the first time
during long period that the eminent
justices could see their way to catch up
even in two years. Perhaps the reason
is that the hard times keep people rom
going to law so much. They have no
money to pay lawyers.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
The Great Storm.

On Saturday, Sunday and Monday
the storm king ragged in all its fury in
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nebras-
ka. Wisconsin. Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,
Missouri, Michigan, Texas, Indiana,
Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey, South
Dakota, Mississippi, Connecticut, Ala
bama. Louisiana, and in England and
Germany. The blizzard was the severest
ever known and extended over wide
scope of country.
The telegraph reports great damage to
property, etc The oldest Inhabitants
never witnessed the like.
In Montana clear sky and fair weather
prevailed. No signs of storm were Wis
ible and while the people of the east and
south and across the Atlantic were shiv-
ering and hiding from the death fury of
the storm, Montanians were basking IN
sunshine with nothing to fear or make
them afraid
Glorious Montana climate,
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Wednesday eve number of the young
friends Of Master Wilfred Ashton paid
him visit at his home at 7l2 Seventh
avenue south and surprised him. The
evening was passed pleasantly with
games and an examination Of the letters
taken from the valentine box. Lunch
was then served after which the guests
departed. Those present were Fred Cal
vert May Oakland; Harold Cary, Kittie
Lux; Eathol Buckingham. Carrie Dow
dell; Oliver Ross, Amanda Erickson
Wilfred Ashton, Eottie Ross: Robert
Cary. Rose Sheppard, Charles Stedwell,
Tena Ross; Crebo Stedwell, May Ash
ton: Otto Davis, Mamie Erickson; Ellie
Thrasher, Belle Lux; John Peryault
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

In responce to the call given in The
TRIBUNE Of Feb. II, about one hundred
persons gathered in the court room in
the Realty building at o'clock last
evening. Committees were appointed
with instructions to report at the follow
ing meeting.
The following platform was adopted:
I'm the freedom of truth, and the
spirit of love, we whose names are here.
unto subscribed, associate ourselves TO.
gether as the First Liberal church Of
Great Falls Montana, for the worship of
God and the service of man."
About fifty signatures were affixed to
the bond of union. The next meeting
will be held on Monday Feb. 10, 1894 at
8 o'clock p. m. in the court room at the
Realty block, in this city.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

From advices received IN the city on
Sunday it is learned that Mr.. Solomon
Beach. at Augusta, died last Saturday
evening from injuries received from be.
ing thrown from horse the day prev
ious. A casket was sent from this city,
and the funeral was to take place from
the family residence near Augusta yes
terday afternoon. He had been married
less than year, and leaves
wife and young child. Mr.. Beact
although young man, is an old-timer ID
that section, and was universally re
spected, having large stock interests,
and one OF the best farms in that section
The untoward event has cast a gloon
over the neighborhood.