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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21
Ellis, of Morse, Custer county,
Idaho.
W. A. BRoDHEAD, Register.
First pub. July q, 1895.
Notice for Publication.
HOMESTEAD
Land Office at HALEY, Idaho,
JuLu Is, 1896.

July Is, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proofin support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made
before L. H. Johnston, Commis-
sioner of the Circuit Court of the
United States for the District of
Idaho, at Challis, Idaho, on
August 27. 1896, viz Thomas
Jennings, (H. E. No. 1296), for
the WI SW4, Sec. 27, Ell SET,
Sec. %, TIP. 13 N, r. 23E.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz
Jesse P. Wilson, Charles Wad-
dleton, John Curran, Hugh c..
Wood, of Goldburg, Custer
county, Idaho.
W. H. BRoDHEAD, Register.
First pub. July 81, 1896.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21

l desire to tender my most
sincere thanks to the members
of the Odd Fellows Fraternity,
and to my many friends for their
kind and continual attention and
sympathy to me during the sick
ness of my deceased husband
and attendance at his funeral
May God reward them for their
many acts of kindness to me and
the children. Respectfully,
MRS. GEO. B. THOMPSON.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21
Death of Charles Frost.

We are called upon again to
chronicle the death of another of
Custer county's early settlers,
Charles Frost. His death came
very sudden, as he was only sick
for a few days, and his death
came on Tuesday, July IA, 1896.
The deceased was Sc years OF
age, and was a veteran of the
Mexican war. He leavea a wife,
four sons and two daughters to
mourn his departurs.
The funeral services were held
on Thursday afternoon, and was
largely attended.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at HALEY, idaho,
,Julu IS. 1895.

Land Office at HALEY, Idaho, !
July IS. 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before L. HI. Johnston, Commis-
sioner of the Circuit Court, of
the U. S. for the District of Ida
no, at Challis, Idaho. on August
26, 1896, viz: George L. Morgan,
Oh. e. No. 1243), for the Lots 8
and 4. NEf SW4, Sec. z, TIP. IA,
N, r. 22E., NEt Sci, Sec. IL,
TIP. IA, N. r. 21E.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
James Hooper, Frank A. Reed,
Michael McGovern, George A..
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21

their ability to defeat Bryan and
Sewall, providing the Populists
and silver conventions do not
endorse them and the boiling Re
publicans support them. Both
sides say that all they want is a
square fight between the gold
and silver ticket. Whether they
will get that depends largely
upon the action of the st. Louis
conventions.
About the only people who do
not profess to be satified with
the situation are the Cleveland
or gold Democrats. They ack-
nowledge that they are very
much dissatisfied, but VIII IN it
comes to telling what they intend
doing they are mum. 1t is be-
lieved to be probable that the
gold Democrats will put up a
ticket of their own in any event,
and certain that they will do SO
if the Populist and silver con-
ventions do not endorse Bryan
and Sewall. If there are two
silver tickets in the field they
argue that Republican success
would then be certain and that
they could safely run a separate
gold ticket solely for the purpose
of'keeping up their party organ
ization in the Eastern states.
While there are plenty of
Democrats who like neither
Bryan nor the platform upon
which he stands, there also
plenty who are inclined to en-
thuse over both. For instance,
below are opinions expressed by
Democr; is from three States,
now in Washington Ex-Cong-
ressman Brookshire, of Indiana
Il served in Congress with
Bryan, know him intimately, and
prize his friendship. He is one
of the purest men living; the
whole trend of his nature is
noble, high minded and honor
able; and his domestic relations
are happy for he is a devoted
husband and father. l feel posi-
tive that he can carry Indiana.
Whatever may be said against
free silver, there is no disputing
the fact that the movement has
the people of the West and South
behind it; they are going to rally
around the Is to l flag, and in
the person of Bryan they have
leader who will strengthen their
enthusiasm instead of weakening
it.''
Anthony Walsh, a business
man of Memphis, Tenn. says
Outside of Memphis where
the gold sentiment is very strong,
the nomination of Bryan will be
we'll received by the Tennessee
Democracy. Tennessee is ardent |
for free coinage, and the Demo
Gratis will elect their tickets,
state and national. l can't figure
the possibility of danger in a
single Southern state, and among
the young men, Bryan's candida
cy will create furore of enthus-
iasm."
Mr.. ]. E. Mcpherson, a busi-
ness man of Leesburg, Va, says:
THE nomination of Bryan
means that Virginia will go Dem
ocratic. The Old Dominion is
thoroughly saturated with the
silver sentiment. / know plenty
of men who were until recently
advocates of the gold standard,
who are now staunch believers
in silver. am convert to the
cauSa unvSplf -
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21
Es~oiution~ of Reepect.

At a regular meeting of Custer
Lodge No. 81, held on July 18,
1896, and Silver Leaf Rebekah
Lodge No. 81, I. o. o. F., Leld
on July IA, 1896, the following
preamble and resolutions were
adopted :
WHEREAS. The Supreme Grand
Sire of the Universe has taken
from our presence Bro. George
b. Thompson, and it is but due
that tribute of his good deeds
and charitable acts should be
openly praised. Therefore be it
ReSotUed, By Custer Lodge No.
21, and Silver Leaf Rebekah
Lodge No. 81. that in the death
of our late and worthy Brother
George B. Thompson, these
Lodges loses a good Brother
and the community an active
citizen; friend and companion,
one for whom every person could
find kind word and whose life
is commended to all. In social
life, he was genial, and his many
friends always found a warm
welcome at his hospitable home.
Living, his friends delighted to
honor him; dead, they most sim
cerely mourn for him. In the
death of Bro. Thompson, Custer
Lodge No. 81 loses one of its
charter members. and its worthy
D. D. G. M, and who, for 35
years has been attached to the
Order, and no one gave more
earnest proof of the pure princi-
pies of Odd Fellowship than did
our deceased Brother. And
therefore be it
ReSolUed, That the deepest
sympathy of these Lodges be ex-
tended to his family in their loss
of a kind husband and father, and
be it further
ReSotUed, That a copy of these
resolutions be placed on the rec
ords of these Lodges; a copy
forwarded to the family of our
late Brother, and also to THE
SILVER MESSENGER for publica-
ton.
Committees
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21
SOCIETIES.

SILVER LEAF REBERAR NO. 27.
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge No. p. /. o. o. F.
OF Challis, holdsits regular meetings in the
Odd Fellows Hall. on the End and 9TH Tuesday
evenings OF each month at O'Clock. All
Rebekah members in good standing are in
yited to attend.
MRS. A. C. BOMAR, N. c.
Miss r. A. HARNErr, Secretary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21

OOu1AnltlcSS
M. NJ. SWEET,
o. E. PENwELL,
DAVID L. RICH.
HATTIE P. PENwELL,
EMMA EBBERTS,
B. M. JACOBSEN.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21

SIL YER KNIGHTS OF AMERICA.
Challis Temple No. I. Silver Knights Of
America, meets on the End and 9Th Wednesday
nights OF each month in the Odd Fellows hall
at o'clock A. K. zEIGLER, President.
FRANK DEARDEN, Sec.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21

Clayton smelter will start up
next month.
The Anchor Medical Co. are
billed to give show in Challis
tonight.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21
Gard of Thanks.

l desire to extend my heartfelt
thanks to all those who so kindly
cared for and assisted during my
husbands sickness and death.
Mrs. FROST.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-07-21

Fine watch repairing. Mail or
express your watches to E. II.
Hendrick, HALEY, Idaho.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
MEETING or VETERANS.

fem Mace aud Mike donovan BOZ sis
Rounds in New York.
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The arena OF
the Broadway Athletic club was
thronged last night with q host OF
sporting men to see Jem Mace of Eng.
land, the ex.champion heavyweight,
aged IS years, spar six rounds for scien-
tific points with Mike Donovan, the
veteran boxing instructor of the New
York Athletic club. It was truly
veterans reunion, and the warm vel.
come accorded to John L. Sullivan
when he entered the building proved
once more that the big fellow still has
q warm corner in the hearts Of the
sporting fraternity.
The friendly exhibitions which pre-.
coded the Macedonian bout included
q Ground contest between Corbett and
Jim McVey. Corbett made an excel
lent showing. He looked to be in
prime condition and was very quick in
his movements.
In the Macedonian meet the latter
proved much the faster man and
jabbed his opponent at will. The
rounds were of only two minutes dura-
ton each, and the decision was left to
the spectators, who all shouted "A
drawn
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
GATHER UP RECRUITS.

Said ColOradO's Contingent Will March
Overland to New Orleans.
DENVER, Dec. lot is claimed by
leaders that movement is being organ
lied here to send troops to Cuba, about
1000 being already enrolled. John
McAndrews, middle Of the road Popu-
list candidate for attorney general at
the recent election, has been chosen
commander. Mr.. McAndrews said the
volunteers will not leave Denver by
stealth, as was originally proposed, nor
by trains, but will go overland, either
on foot Or horseback, gathering men on
the line of march till they reach New
Orleans, where they will make great
army. He thinks further interference
with their plans would precipitate a
revolution in this country.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
Cruisers Newark and Raleigh
in Pursuitof the Steamer
Three Friends. s*
Latter Left Key West Despite
. the VigiIance of Govern
ment Officials. = Z"
1 81
Has on Board FiftyaMen and a
Large Cargo Of Arms and
. ANN


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. ia spe-
cial to The Citizen from Key West
states that the cruisers Newark and
Raleigh received Geographic instruc-
lions from Washington at noon and
that the cruisers at once put to sea
to capture the steamer Three Friends.
which left Fernandina at all early hour
in the morning with cargo Of arms
and ammunition, besides about 80 Gu
bans to be landed in Cuba.
Instructions were also received for
the revenue cutter McLain at Miami
and the Winona and Forward at Key
West to intercept the Three Friends, if
possible. Every effort will thus be
made to catch the little filibuster,
which succeeded in getting away with
its cargo despite the vigilance of the
This was done by using the Commo-
dore as decoy, the Cubans ANNOUNCE
ing that all of the preparations being
made were to send the Commodore
with a cargo of arms and ammunition
to Cuba. The Commodore lay at it's
wharf all day, and no attempt was
made to clear from the custom house.
The actual cargo carried by the Three
Friends was as follows: Four hundred
thousand rounds of ammunition, 1,O4O
rifles, 12.pounder Hotchkiss gun, 200
machetes, 1000 pounds of dynamite,
besides quantity of medicine, provis-
ions, etc. The expedition is COM
manded by Perez Calvo, who was an
nljutant of Maceo's staff.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
THEY WANT PROTECTION.

Lumbermen Gathering at Cincinnati for u
National Convention.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 15.-Over 80 dele
gates are here for the national conven-
ton Of lumber interests. It is expected
that over $50 delegates will be present
when the convention convenes at 10 in
the morning for session of two days.
The call was issued by J. E. De Fa-
and andS ". B: Judson, publisher Of The
Lumberman. At a preliminary confer
ence the tariff of 1894 was condemned
as discriminating against the lumber
interest. The delegates from the
Northwest and the South are very en-.
thusiastic and claim that over 5000
900, 900 are invested in lumber interests
which have no protection, while every
thing entering into competition with
lumber is protected
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
MANY MESSAGES ARRIVING

Cuban Junta swsmped With Onsrs Of
Flnanc n AID.
New YORK, Dec. l5.-From all parts
Of the United States, from Mexico and
Paris, kilograms were received during
the day by the Cuban junta and by
prominent Cubans in New York, in
which the correspondents expressed
sympathy for free Cuba and offered
financial assistance to the men who are
making fight for liberty. In Florida,
Louisiana, Georgia and the other Cult
states the feeling seems strong against
Spain, as evidenced by communications
received here. 1t is stated by promi-
nent Cubans that if vessels can be got
out of this country it will be Inly few
days before many thousands Of arms
and many chests of ammunition will be
landed within the insurgent lines.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
CONSULATE GUARDED.

Havana Sentiment Against tho United
sa States Very Bitter.
HAVANA, Dec. l5.-The United States
consulate in this city Is under special
guard Of armed police. This precau-
ton is taken by the Spanish Aathori-
ties owing to the fear that the indigna-
ton expressed by the Spanish SYM
pathizers against the United States
would find vent in an attack upon the
consulate. There have been fresh signs
of the hostile feeling against the United
States in view of the news from there
of the ardent sympathy felt with the
insurgents over the death of Antonio
Maceo and the allegations there Of the
manner in WHICH he was killed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
THE HOLIDAY RECESS.

House Sets Dec. 2@ as the Day of ADJ
journment.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. - Beyond
agreeing to a resolution for a two
weeks holiday recess beginning Dec
% the proceedings in the house were
almost entirely devoid of public inter-
est. Most of the day was spent in a
struggle over the bill Of Mr.. Morse Of
Massachusetts to render the laws relat-.
ing to the sale Of Intoxicating liquors in
the District of Columbia more strin--
gent. The opposition was inclined to
filibuster against the measure, but it
finally was passed. The presidents.
veto of bill to pension Lydia A. Taft,
"a divorced widow" was sustained
SO to S5-two-thirds not voting to over
ride the presidents disapproval. Sew
eral minor relief bills We're passed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
Final Action on the lmmigra-
ton Bill in the Senate
Thursday. g.
Expected That the Measure
$ Will Meet With Little
Opposition.
Adjournment for Holiday Re-
cess Fixed for Dec. 22 in
the House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. - The final
vote on the immigration bill will be
taken in the senate next Thursday at
p. M, according to an agreement
reached during the day. Little doubt
is entertained as to the passage Of the
measure, and, as it has already passed
the house, it will be in conference be-
fore the holidays.
Mr.. Call (Dem., Fla renewed atten.
ton to the Cuban question by three
resolutions, one being bitter denunci.
alton of the manner in which it is al
legged General Antonio Maceo had been
killed while under flag of truce.
Other resolutions by Mr.. Call requested
the president to demand the release of
United States prisoners at the Spanish
penal settlement on the Island of
Ceuta, and also asked the secretary Of
state for a list of
Americans Held in Spanish Prisons.
The resolutions went to the committee
on foreign relations. Several spirited
political colloquys occurred on the foor
during the day. Mr.. Aliens speech
protesting against incorporate criti-
cism Of Populism in Nebraska led to a
passage between him and Mr.. Hoar, in
which the Massachusetts, senator de-
clared that it was new and novel de.
parture for senators to appear as the
representatives of political parties in
stead as representatives Of their states.
In the course of Mr.. Aliens remarks
he paid a glowing tribute to Williams ].
Bryan as the foremost citizen of Ne
braska and the greatest orator since tie
days of Webster and Clay. Laterin
the day Mr.. Chandler and Mr.. Mitchell
had a good natured encounter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
CLAIM IT is ILLEGAL.
South Dakota Bankers Will Contest the
New Tax Levy.

South Dakota Bankers Will Contest the
New Tax Levy.
ABERDEEN, S. D., Dec. l5.-The ex-
ecutive committee of the State Bankers
association held a meeting here during
the day and decided to fight the collec-
ton of their taxes on account Of the so
per cent increase made by the state
board of equalization. The banks of
this city will tender the amount Of tax
Us fixed by the assessor and county
board, but in consonance with the
banks of the state will fight the in
crease made by the state board, holding
it to be unconstitutional because the
board has no right to select certain
line of taxable property and raise it's
valuation. Attorneys will at once be
engaged and preparations made for a
bitter fight.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
Extensive Irrigation Plans.

CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., Dec. Is. BY
the purchase of more land the Carpen.
ter irrigated farm, near Pukwana, now
contains total of eight quarter Sec
tions, which adjoin one another. This
farm is owned by a wealthy resident of
Chicago, who proposes next season to
show exactly what can be done in the
way of extensive irrigation in this state.
Youthful Indiana Murderer.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Dec, l5.-Fred
Kruchenberger, aged l3. and George
Sturm, aged Is, sons of well-to.do
farmers of this county, engaged in a
quarrel. Kruchenberger stabbed Sturm
in the neck with penknife, ssysr:cg
the jugular vein. The young murderer
was arrested.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
EXCELLED BUT ONCE.

Tho Total of Iron Ore Produced by tho
Northwestern Mines.
DULUTH, Dec. 15.-Official figures Of
the iron ore output Of the Lake Su-
perior region for the year are at hand.
They make total of 1865, 1889 gross
tons, of which Minnesota mines have
shipped 4,019,0OO tons. Michigan and
Wisconsin mines have fallen off $780,
900 tons from 1896, while Minnesota
has increased. Shipments by ranges
have been as follows: Mesaba, $685.
800; Marquette, 2,46S, 451; Gogebic,
1858, 1856; Menominee, 1914, S57; Ver-
million, 1851, 1851.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
THE BOARD UPHELD.
South Dakota Supreme Court Decides the
Election Fight.

South Dakota Supreme Court Decides the
Election Fight.
PIERRE, s. D., Dec. 15.-In the man
damus case to compel the issuance Of
certificates to Republican electors on
partial canvass the supreme court over
rules the demurrer that mandamus
will not lie against the head of CO.
ordinate branch of the state govern
ment and refuses the writ asked for,
holding that the canvass is not yet
completed and that the board had the
right to take recess of a reasonable
length of time to secure returns from
counties from which proper returns
had not been received, and which, in
their Judgment, they might properly
count. All interested attorneys SUBJ
mitted the case on the pleadings and
papers already presented. This action
will give certificates to the Bryan
a1ectOrs
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
FOR THE $4,000.
Julian and Fitzsmmons Testify in the
Conspiracy Case. f

Julian and Fitzsmmons Testify in the
Conspiracy Case. H.,
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10. - Tom
sharkey, looking little the worse for his
drubbing, was in court when the con-
3roversy for the possession Of the &c..
purse was renewed. Fitzsimmons and
Julian attempted to expose the alleged
conspiracy against Fitzsimmons, but
when Julian was asked for positive
proof he produced nothing but hearsay
testimony, which sought to involve the
National club, Sharkey, Lynch and
carp in the alleged conspiracy. Fitz-
simmons denied he had struck any foul
blow and repeated Julian's story about
the warnings not to accept carp as ref
cree. Dan Hickey, one Of Fitzsim-
mons seconds; w. w. Naughton, q
sporting reporter, and others present at
the fight, all testified that they had
seen" no foul blow struck by Fitzsim-
mons.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
RADICAL POSTAL CHANGE.
Order Issued Providing: for Its Trial at
Waslington.

Order Issued Providing: for Its Trial at
Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Postmaster
General Wilson has issued an order ex-
tending the house to house collections
and delivery letter system so as to pro-
vide for the sale of postage and special
delivery stamps through orders to let
ter carriers On slips contained in a
unique official stamp selling envelopes
10 be furnished by the postal improve
ment yet made:in the postal system. It
will be tried in Washington at once
and if found practicable extended gen
orally. It affords the conduct of ones
business with the postoffice at home,
at least so far as ordinary transactions
are concerned, and it is expected to
largely increase stamp sales as soon as
the system becomes general.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
WEATHER TOO MILD.
The Presidents First Days Shooting I'm
satisfactory

The Presidents First Days Shooting I'm
satisfactory.
GEORGETOWN, S, c.: Dec. 15.-Presi.'
dent Cleveland, accompanied by his
physician, DR.. O'Reilly, Captain Ros-
ley Evans of the battleship Indiana and
Captain Lamberton of the Fifth light
house district, arrived at Georgetown
in the sleeping car CorOnet at 10 a.
m. They were Immediately transferred
to the United States lighthouse boat
Wistoria, which lay in waiting at the
wharf, to convey the party to the hunt.
ing grounds of General E. P. Alexan-
ders, whose guest Mr.. Cleveland will
be while here.
The shooting for the day was unsat.
isfactory, the weather being entirely
too mild to bring the ducks within
range,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
The Irrigation Congress.

PHOENIX, A. T., Dec. 15.-Elaborate'
preparations have been made for the:
reception Of delegates and visitors to-
the fifth session Of the national 1rriga.
ton congress and the attendance is,
assured to be greater than any previous,
session. A move is being made for
organization into q congress whose
officers shall be charged between ses-
sions with duty of promoting national
and state legislation on the lines laid
down by the organization.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
Spain Will Take No Action.

MADRID, Dec. l5.-Officials here de.
clare that no memorandum on the SUBJ
ject of President Cleveland's message
will be sent by Spain to the United
States. They add that Senior Cano1as.
the premier, will approach the question
of reforms in Cuba only when the re.
volt has been almost crushed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
Loo Has No Special Instructions.

Leo Has No Special Inatructions.
New YORK, Dec. l6.-Consul Gen.
eral Lee is in the city preparing for
departure to his official post. To q re-
porter he said he had no special in.
structions from the president or the
state department.
Centeuar,an's Terrible Fate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Mrs. Alice
Thomas, q colored woman who is
known to be over 102 years old, fell
against q stove, and, not having
strength to summon assistance, died q
horrible death.