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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-12-24
Je~' fore Christmas.

Father calls me William, sister calls me VIII;
Mother calls me Willie-but the fellers call me
Bill.
Mighty glad amt girl-ruther be boy
Without them sashes curls and things that's
worn by Fauntleroy.
Love to chawnk green apples an go swimmin
In the lake
Hate to take the castor lie they give FIR belly
ache.
Most all the time the hull year round there
amt no flies on me.
But 'jes lore Christmas I'm as good as kin be.
Cot yalier dog named spert-sick i'm on the
cat;
Fust thing she knows she doesn't know where
she is at
Got clipper sled, an when us boys goes out
to slide
Long comes the grocery cart an we all hook a
ride.
But, sometimes. when the grocer man is wor-
ried and cross,
he reaches at me with his whip and larrups up
his hoss;
An then laf and holler: 20, you never teched
me :"
But ies' fore Christmas I'm as good as kin be.
Gran'ma says she hopes that when get to be
man
I'll be missioner like her oldes' brother Dan,
AS wuz ct up by the cannibl's that lives in
Ceylon's isle
Where every prospeck pleases an only man is
vile.
But gran'ma says she had never been to see
Wild West show.
Or read the life Nv Daniel Boone, or else guess
she'd know
That Buffalo Bill en- cowboys is good enough
frme-
Except ies' fore Christmas, when I'm good as
kin be.
Then oil Sport he hang around so sollum like
and still
His eyes they seem a-sayin': whats er
matter. lietle Bill -
The cat she sneaks down of her perch, avon
derin what's become
Uv them two enemies Nv hern uthat use ter
make things hum.
Eut am so periite and stick so earnesthke to
biz
That mother says to father How improved
our Willie is -
But father havin' been boy hisself, suspi-
cions me.
When, ies' fore Christmas, I'm as good as I
kin be.
For Christmas with its lots an lots Nv candies.
cakes and toys,
wuz made they say, FIR proper kids an not f'r
naughty boys
So wash yer face an brush yer hair, an min
yer p's and q's,
An don't bust out yer pantaloons, an don't
wear out yer shoes;
Say yessum to the ladies' an yessir to the men,
An when they's company don't pass yer plate
II pie again;
But, thinkin' Nv the things you'd like to see
u,on that tree,
Jes' fore Christmas be as good as you kin be
EUGENE FIELD.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-12-24
x Death at Clayton.
DIED.-At Clayton, Idaho, on
Saturday, December II, 1895,
Pearl Calkins, aged IL years,
months and 26 days.

Thus has passed away one of
earth's fairest flowers. There is
a vacant seat in the school. Her
merry, joyous laugh is no longer
heard. Her winsome ways en-
deared her to all who knew her.
Full of life, and loving fun as
well as any child, yet her tender
regard for the feelings of others,
made her refrain from seeking
amusement when there was dang
er of wounding the feelings of
others.
Her studious habits and quick
perception made her seem old
beyond her years.
1t is hard to think that one so
young and lovable, must be cut
down, and that too without warn
ing, (being sick only AZ hours,
and unconscious during the Iast
forty.)
Her death has sent a shock
over the whole community, and
has left her parents almost an-
consolable.
But let us remember that when
death strikes down the young
and innocent, from every youth
full form from which He let's the
painting spirit free, a hundred
virtues rise in shapes of mercy,
charity and love, to bless the
world with their light. And in
deaths dark footsteps there
springs up bright creations that
defy His power, and His dark
pathway becomes way of light
to Heaven.
Communicated.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-12-24

~ IL & ~ MT OF School
- 6, to be held
at the I. o. o. F. hall in Challis,
December 31st, 1895.
Tickets, Including supper) 81.
The thank-ofering meeting of
the Woman's Missionary Society
met with Mrs. Mason Friday
evening last. The interesting
program was followed by a social
time and refreshments. The
letters were helpful and encour-
aging. The evening was enjoy
ed by all.
Died -Grandjean, of chronic
heart disease, at Stanley Basin,
Idaho, December 8, 1895, Natha-
liza Elisa Grandjean, (nee) Han
sen, a native of Denmark, aged
Sc years. Deceased was the
widow of Chamber Councillor d.
L. Grandjean, of Copenhagen,
Denmark. She was a true faith
full wife for 80 years, till death
parted them, and remained true
until death reunited them. The
funeral will be held at Ketchum.
Seven children survive her.
We do not believe In public
Christmas trees for they cause
more sorrow than gladness. We
have two classes of children who
attend them-the rich and poor
the poor children sit in the
same row with rich children; and
the poor children must be salts
fed with some little trife for a
present or none at all, which
causes the poor unfortunates
much grief and tears to see the
other children burdended with
an overload of beautiful pres
entS.
Mr.. Clifford, man who has
the appearance of being 55 years
of age, who came here from the
east side of Garden valley last
Friday and applied to Auditor
Connaughton for marriage
license, intending to marry a
girl about II years of age, which
was refused, returned again ON
Monday evening, and. with the
father of the young lady, de-
manded a certificate, which was
again refused after the advice of
the Attorney General was OBJ
tanned. The man is about six
feet tall and gray. while the lady
docs not look to be over ten or
eleven years of age and very
small. Idaho World.
Hon. John Donaldson, of Pra-
irie Basin, Idaho, is in this city
on business connected with the
Prairie Basin placer mines, in
which he is interested, the prin-
cipal owner being G. w. Stay
ner, of this city. The company,
when they closed down for the
winter, had everything in readi-
ness for spring work, having
constructed a ditch mile long
and fiume l 200 feet in length.
, Hydraulics will be used and a
115-foot pressure has been OBJ
J tanned. The placer property
comprises 1000 acres or rich
gravel, which, so far as develop
J ment has gone, shows values of
, about 25 cents per yard. A
strange feature of these gravel
beds is the presence of large
quantities of stream tin, which
has a high market value. In
places the yield in tin is as high
as so per cent. Besides gold and
tin, the is literally sprinkled
with opals. Lake Herald.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-12-24
Must be Enforced so
Says President
Cleveland.


dent Cleveland sent a special
message to congress today on
Venezuelan question. The pres
ident starts out by saying sug
gestions had been made by this
government to Great Britain that
the Venezuelan boundary dispute
should be settled by arbitration;
that the reply to the communica-
ton to Greet Britain was en-
bodied in two communications
addressed to the British minister
at Washington.
President Cleveland takes the
ground that the Monroe doctrine
was intended to apply to every
stage of our national life and
cannot obsolete while our repub-
lie endures.
In making these recommends
tions, / am alive to the respons-
ibility incurred and keenly real
ize all the consequences that may
follow. I am nevertheless firm
in my conviction that, while it is
grievous thing to contemplate
the two great English speaking
people OF the world as being
otherwise than friendly &compet-
itors in the onward march of
civilization and strenuous and
worthy rivals in all the arts of
peace, there is no calamity which
a great nation can invite which
equals that which follows supine
submission to wrong and injus-
tice and the consequent loss of
national self-respect and honor
beneath which is shielded and
defended the peoples safety and
greatness.
The senate today was the scene
of the greatest excitement that
has been shown in that august
body for years, over the reading
of the message.
All during the reading of the
message every senator showed
the keenest interest, and it re-
ceived great applause.
There was no senatorial digni-
ty on this occasion, and every
senator declares that England
must back down or fight.
On the closing of the reading
the demonstration was spontan-
eous, and such as no living sena-
tor ever saw before.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-12-24

Christmas tree tonight
Dance tomorrow night
Hang up your socks tonight
Fine candies and fresh nuts at
Rich & Pierce's.
Chas. Small was down from
Clayton last week.
Jas. Marker returned from
Idaho Falls last week.
Jas. Lynch is no better, but
constantly getting weaker.
Mrs. Jones and daughter re-
turned from the East one day
week.
J. B. Morrow and Ola Mead
were up from Pahsimari last
Tuesday.
If you wish a fine, dressy
mems patent leather dane ing
pump, call at Rich & Pierce's.
The big sign, Dentist" on
4th street, means that there has
located in Challis one of the
leading specialists of the State.
Allen G. Thurman, 1.-The Old
Roman" died at his home in
Columbus, Ohio, Dec. II, aged
80 years. In his death America
loses one of its most honored
and noble statesmen.
To gain favor in your best
girls eyes; buy her box of fine
French bon-bons, at Rich &
Pierce's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Hooper, of
Pahsimari, visited relatives and
friends in Challis last week.
Notice is hereby given that the
law firm of Sharp & Reeves has
been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. n. J. Sharp,
w. T. Reeves.
A. Welh, from the Pahsimari,
was on the street one day last
week exhibiting two beautiful
crowns, adjusted by the reliable
dentist, DR.. Pyle, 4th street.
Many friends will regret to
learn of the sudden death of Jack
Welch, of Challis. Little over
a week ago he in company with
Jas. Fitzgerald, departed for
Salt Lake City for medical aid,
but only reached Ogden, Utah,
and death overlook him. When
he left ChalIis he appeared to be
feeling well, and said he would
return in about two months. The
information regarding his death
is very brief, and was written
from Ogden by Mr.. Fitzgerald to
M. S. Hicks, of this place. The
letter contained no particulars,
only stating Jack has just
died" Mr.. Welch was well and
favorably known in Custer and
Lemhi counties, and last summer
resided at Yellow Jacket, and
was at one time president of the
Union at that place
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-12-24

There will
be a Ball Civ
en- by the
citiz e n S of
Challis creek
for the bene-
fit of School
District No.
g, to be held
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05

ing out some now star Of the first mapni.
tudo. In 1890 Cricket, Direct, Margaret S
and Katy 5 were sprung by Salisbury. In
lool tho gamo campaign mndo by Littlc
Albert attracted general attention, whilo
Direct, who took record of 2:O6, crtutpd
furoro by beating Hal Pointer, who at
that timo was regarded rs invinciblo. In
tho year 500 Salisbury unoorked FLYING
Jib and Dlrootum. Tho lattcr took a
8-year- old record Of 2:11N. Little Albert
cut his record to 2:10 during this season. In
1893 Salisbury had the trump GARD in Di-
rectum, who made the most wonderful
campaign ever known and cut tho stallion
record to 2:05H. Director S Flower was that
year the biggest winning 2-year old OF tho
yehr. Tho following year Dircotum was in
other hands and WIS tho greatest disap-
pointment Of tho season
In 1904 undor Salisbury's management,
Alix lowered the worlds trotting record to
e:OsA, dethroning Nancy Hanks 2:o4.
The black stallion Directly won't faster
than any 2-year- old that was ever htched
to a sulky; Azote's campaign WIS O mag
niflocnt one, whilo Expressive not only
won thousands Of dollars. but proved her
self the greatest 3-ypar- old campaignor ey-
or known.
Tho Salisbury string for tho campaign
OF 1898 Is by long odds tho greatest combi-
nation of light harness horses and side
wheelers ever banded together In America.
This is the fifth annual campaign made by
salisbury, and the prospects arc very
bright for the most successful season ever
experienced by tho Master of Plcasan-
ton, " says the San Francisco Chronicle.
The bright particular stnr of tho aggrcga-
ton Is Alix, the queen of the trotting turf,
whose exploits last year cclipsed Nancy
Hanks. .Sunol Maud S, Dircctum md oil
other famous performers of the turf. 1t is
sold salisbury believes she will this year
lower tho record to 400. Among the other
stars of tho stable ATo Flying Jib, 2:O4, tho
great PAGER; Directly, 2:O7L, the phcnom.
email 3-ycar- old side wheeler; Azote, 2:0SN.
tho gclding that Is considered ono of Alix's
most formidable rivals; Ella II, 2:12; Ma
rim, Jr., 2:13, and IA other good ones.
AZotc, whose grand record last season
caused such groat establishments, espe-
clally as Salisbury purchased the son of
Whips for tho small sum of 81 500, will
BIO tho stable reliance In the fast classes.
Azoto Is tho biggest fnst trottcr ever
hitchcd to "bike" He Is 1917 hands
high and scales almost l, 300 pounds. This
Jumbo or tho trotting turf last year trot-
ted 80 heats Mt on average speed OF 2:ll
He wound up the season by taking u mark
OF e:0S14, and j. G. Morgan, the condition
or or the horse, expresses tho opinion that
Azote will trot dangerously close to the
worlds record before the end of the present
season. Azoto was ono of the great money
winners of 1894. He started in 90 races and
won no less than II times, while he was
four times second
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
Alice P1eree,s Futn,a

Alice Piorco, the child nctrcss of "Littlo
Lord Fauntleroy" fame and moro recently
widely mcntior~d in the newspapers be-
cause Mr.. Gerry prevented her from ap-
pcaring In the title role of the so called Vi
sion play 'Hannele" In New York, is now
10 years Of age. Reoently the celebrated
FARGO comedy author, Charles H. Hoyt, saw
Alice do some limitations of prominent ac-
trcsses In notable scenes Ho Mt once en-
gagged her for three years. Temporarily he
has put her in "a Black Sheep to do her
speciality, but It is rumored that before
next season ho will have completed "a play
In which there will be character suited
to Alicc's really remarkable ability. May
Pierce, tho actress and singer, who is All
Ices mother, is constantly with her daugh-
ter, and she it is who has developed the
talent In the child by careful train Inv.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
The Georgia Colonization Scheme.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 4.-The pro.
]ectors OF the Georgia colonization
scheme Of which w. II. Fitzgerald, OF
this city Is at the head, have arranged
to meet In Triton, Ga, next Wednesday.
Mr. Fitzgerald says that 12, 900 heads OF
families have already taken SO, OOC
shares representing $3.50. 900 of the pro,
posed 100000 capital stock, and that all
OF the reports showing subscriptions Of
STOCK have not been compiled. The pur.
pose OF the colony as explained in some
OF the literature 1T has circulated is "Tc
make colony. built up by a commu-
nifty of good people. whose sole object Is
to better their condition and live in q
mild climate"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
THE FOURTH IN LONDON.
The Meet Did Not Amount to Much
Americans Cmll ON MIR. naYard

<&"oricdns Cuii ON Mrs. Bayard.
LoIDoN, July 4.-The celebration OF
the Fourth of July in London began
with much advertised meet" of
American vehicles at u o'clock this
morning in Hyde Park. L.rge crowds
OF people lined the road from HYDE
Park corner to'the magazine, where the
vehicles assembled. The turnout, how.
ever, was not o creditable display. II
included about dozen buggies and
phaetoDs, q couple OF buckboards and q
few carts. making total OF twenty
vehicles.
Flags were flying through the day
over the United States embassy and
consulate as we'll as over number of
American places of business. During
the afternoon many visiting Americans,
In response to notice In the newspapers,
called at the residence of Mrs. Bayard,
wife OF the United States ambassador,
Hon: Thos. f. Bsyard, where they were
cordially received by their hostess In
the absence OF Mr.. Bayard, who is still
ous OF town. There were over 400 ac-
ceptances to the dinner of the American
society which took place tonight
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
A Refreshing Breeze.

FRANK BONNER knows his business.
He has placed large electric fans in his
dining roomsand 1t will do you good
TO visit his place and eat one of his
meals, which are undoubtedly grand,
under one Of those mammoth revolving
breeze producers. A great variety Of
new vegetables Is desirable feature
Of this palace OF good things" Ice
cream dessert every cool day, cool
drinks OF every variety, and those huge
fans make his dining rooms trulya de-
lightful place to go to enjoy meal.
He has also placed phone, No. 14o,
in his place for the convenience Of his
guests. All meals 25 cents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05

I'VE had an epidemic of dysentery in
this vicinity last summer" says Samuel
8. Pollock, Of Brloeland, Cal. 81 WAS
taken with 1t and suffered severely un-
til someone called my attention to
Chamberlstn's Collie, Cholera and
DiArrh9a Remedy. procured bottle
and felt better after the first dose. Be-
fore one.halt OF the bottle had been used
l WAS we'll. l recommended 1t 20 my
friends and their experience was the
same. We all unite in saying IL is the
best" For sale by the Chas. Lyle Drug
Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
Nat GoodwIn's Nerve.

Nat Goodwin had two rehoarsals of Sir
Lucius Trigger for the recent production
of 1.-The Rivals"
Joseph jefferson WINS watching every
thing very closely, and Mt the conclusion
of the second rehearsal said to Goodwin:
"Wouldn't you like to try that last scene
over again.
why, do you think you need 1t, MIR.
Jeffcrson?" inquired Nat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
Spanish Troops for the Front.

HAVANA, July 4.-Captain General
Martinez de Campos this morning rec
viewed the Boirbon battalion, which
subsequently left for the province of
Santa Clara. The city is decorated with
she national oolors and immense crowds
OF people throughout the morning have
been cheering for Spain and "Oubans
Espanola," as we'll as for the captain
general. The troops going to the front
are animated by strong feelings OF
patriotism
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
Zimmerman Versus johnson.

Just why There should Ike such a rush to
see II match between johnson and ZAm-
norman seems difficult to understand. In
their careers rs amateurs Zimmerman and
johnson met in about II races, of which
Johnson won one, says The Wheel. James
Elvcrson, proprietor of tho PHILADELPHIA
Inquirer, is sold to be the "angol" who Is
ready to provide the So, 900 necessary to
back johnson against Zimmerman.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
The Year of the Bicycle.

This year Will go into history as bicycle
year. The growth of the wheels popular
ity has been SO amazing that it seems as II
all the world had suddenly discovered that
the wheel is % good thing and is trying to
get on one rs soon rs possible. Tho roads
are alive with cyclcrs. The factories can.
not meot the demand
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
Stars and Stripes in Rome.

ROME, July old Glory WAS flung to
the breeze to-day over the American
embassy and consulate general and a
number of hotels having American
guests also displayed the stars and
stripes The American colony met at a
banquet this evening.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
Funds for the Cuban oamn.ion

MADRID. July The minister for
she colonies, Senior Abarsuza, has ar
ranged with the Bank OF, Spain to ad-
vance the funds with which to prose-
cute the campaign against the insurg-
ent6 in the island OF Cuba,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
The Amateur and the Diamonds

The Wheel suggests that the gentle anna
teur bicyclist who fcaYs he is being cheot-
ed on his diamond prizes should provide
himself with n small vial of the double
nitrate of silver and thallium. When in
doubt of a diamonds gcnuincness all the
racer has TO do is to drop the doubted gem
into the Vial; if tho stone floats IL is genu
inc; should 1t fail to do so it is not IA dia
mOnd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
The Fourth In Madrid

MADRID, July 4-The American lag
was hoisted at an early hour this morn.
ing over the United States legation and
consulate and number of American
visitors called during the day at the
residence OF Mr.. Hannis Taylor, the
United States minister
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
vesuvius In Commotion.

NArLKs. July "A flssure has 3D..
peared in the northwest side of the
great cone OF Mount VesuvIus and
dense stresm OF lava is flowing down the
mountetn side,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
Mira. Craigio Granted a Divorce.

LONDON, July AIRS. Pearl CraigIe
(John Oliver Hobbs) has been granted
divorce on the ground OF cruelty and
unfaithfulness upon the part OF her
husband.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
A military BalIoou E.nIod..

BERLIN, July "A military balloon
exploded to-day in the shed OF the bsr-
racks. Three soldiers were injured,
and one of them has since died.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05

a man IS wise when he seeks wisdom; q
Snavc when he thinks he has acquired it.
-Eontcncile.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
Must he Repaired,

II you want q superior nickel cigar
ask your dealer for Gold Seal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05

ANOTHER lot Of beautiful chamber
suits just received by The e. II. Stew
art Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
a PRINCE AMONG TRAINERS.
Monroe Salisbury, Who Made Alix and
Dircctum the Monitors They Are.

Tho shrcwdcst and most successful train
err of harness horses on the turf today Is
Monroe salisbury, and he is now general
~ regarded as tho greatest trotting horse
manager in America. Tho recital of Sails
bury's triumphs in the training of world
Dealers would fill columns of space Every
Scar he olcctrifics the turf world by bring
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
All FREQ,

THOSE who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those
who have not, have now the opportunity
to try IL Free. Call on the advertised
druggist and get Trial Bottle, Free.
Send your name and address to II. E.
Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get o
sample box Of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, Free, as we'll as copy Of Guide
to Henlth and Household Instructor,
free. All Of which is guaranteed to do
you good and cost you nothing Chris
tian s. Barbee drugstore.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05

REMEMBER that your carriages, bug
giles and phaetons must be repaired,
and now is the time to have 1t done,
and the Virginia Carriage Company, No.
332 Salem avenue, is the place where
all work Is guaranteed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05

TIE very finest custom made clothes
from 5000 OF tho latest styles are being
made at No. Campbell street Is per
cent. cheaper than elsewhere. Work
manship and fit guaranteed the best.
A. D. RICE,
Receiver, T. Il, Ayers 6 Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05

TIl1cHIhc, Inc AUTOMATIC cutting knife sharp
ener, and tbleting appurtenances are on
this floor The wonderful and powerful
electric motor, which propels the machines
on all three floors, is also on this floor. Over
IN one corner, hardly noticeable is kept in
readiness, as supplementary power, an
improved Gas Engine, to be attached at
momentary notice, in case of accident to the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
We Print Anything
n Our PreSS-ROorn

Can be seen the rapid
including the famous 81
thousands Of sheets ever,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-05
A VALUABLE WHALE.
tbs BIG FISH THAT FOUND THE
NORTHWEST PASSAGE.

Retired Sea Captain Tolls of Its Cap
tnre = What an Imbeddcd Harpoon
Proved-5orrowfui Fate of the Coura-
geous Captain of the Neptune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-15
TO LEASE,

no LEASE-CHOICE DAIRY OR STOCR
ranch OF o25 acres: cheap for term of wears
near city. Address F., box 2s. this office