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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-09
THE MIME.

There appears to be a great
amount of feeling in some parts
of our nation in regard to what
shall be the name of the political
parties. The Democrat party
has held their name for about
two generations, and the Repub-
lican for a little over one. But
the difficulty with those who are
in the control of either is they
have not held their principles.
Both names indicate good theor-
les of government, but the rulers
have sadly prevented the true
intent of their origin.
1t is said there is nothing in q
name. That a skunk by any 9th
err name would smell as bad; but
we hardly endorse that theory.
Democracy has magic power
with some people; and the sound
of Republican on the ears of 9th
ers is equally important in decid-
ing what action they will take in
political matters. We may not
ignore this fondness of a name.
1t behooves as, then, to see what
is most BETTING to gather the
hosts we would rally around a
party. The Republican party
was a new name given to the
combination of the Wings and
Abolitionists; and they have
kept the name and organization
intact SO for that they have prac-
tically ruled the nation from
1860 to the present day. True,
we have had two terms of mug
wumps, styled Democracy, but
it has been the merest imitation
of the real-pure-article. Dem
ocrats have only wept at the
mockery +! Republicans have re-
joiced that they had the govern
ment, whilest we had merely the
shadow-the name.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-09

Ex-Governor Alger, of Mich
igan, has accepted the position
of Secretary of War in McKin-
ley's Cabinet. Gen. Alger is a
good gold-bug and ought to fill
that position to the satisfaction
Of Mark Hanna, at least.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-09


absolutely tell the people of Ida
DO what to do, and have their
commands strictly obeyed. But
if it is in their game and they are
we'll paid for it we suppose they
will continue their impudent in
reference, judging from the
past.
But as to the inconsistency and
ingratitude of our people. Long
before Senator Dubois or Mr..
Clagett left the old, rotten gold
camp of the Republican party,
Henry Heitfeld broke away from
his former happy associates with
the Democracy, because they,
like the Republican party were
the leading industry
of Idaho" and not only the lead
ing industry of Idaho, but the
leading industries. Has he ever
been unfaithful in his trust since
his change ? Never that we
have heard of; and now, for his
long continued good faith, he is
rewarded with the United States
Senatorship. Do our exchanges
see anything wrong in the award?
But say some of them, ''he does
not know anything" Judge
not that ye be not judged. For
with what judgment ye Judge, ye
shall be judged" Our experience
has been that those who were
first to proclaim fool !" were
not men of the greatest mental
caliber. Do men accomplish, at
the age of 38 years, what these
same papers proclaim of our new
senator ? We hear of no great
ancestry or ancestral fortune to
do all this for him. Evidently
his prosperity and his bold, in
dependent action mark him as a
man of strong brain power;
greater, we would suggest, than
of those who speak SO insignifi-
cantly of him. Great without
making any comparison as to
others. We have no fears as to
his good work; but we do fear
for those who place their rings
and party spirit above principle
so long as they think it is like
ly to win. These people we ex-
pect to stay in their old ranks as
long as chances are strong for
victory, and, when that hope is
gone, well-we expect they will
come to us. And we will not be
disappointed. The Tribune says
those who defeated Senator Du-
bois put party before principle.
Now the Tribune ought to have
a sore tongue for that base false
hood. If one lies ignorantly we
can pardon them, but not when
it is done willfully. The men
who supported Mr.. Heitfeld are
as ardent supporters of silver, of
no more bonds, of economy in
governmental affairs, of a safe
and abundant and economical
money as those who opposed him
or the Tribune dare be. And, on
the tariff, their record in the last
National contest holds up to the
nation a superior platform to the
most of their opponents. AS to
Mr.. Dubois, his friends assured
us he was with us in the main.
There has been great misappre-
hension, if he was; for, when
parties took them at their word,
they met untiring opposition from
the ranks of his late supporters,
and, apparently, directed by the
Senator in person. AS to Mr..
Clagett having led Ibis party up
to a position, which enabled it to
become a balance of power" our
able Tribune is again in error.
Having been the first who ever
wrote and published an article in
favor of an independent organ
ization to sustain these good
principles referred to above, in
our State, it is but natural that
we have taken careful observa-
tiOu ac IN tha racl11tc from tho
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-09

fuOSJ en1clenU L LABOR results is
equal error.
The man who has done more
to advance the good cause is for
gotten. And if ever these finan-
cial reforms are q success, high
est on the pinnacle of the monu-
ment of praise should be placed
the name of Andrew jackson
Crook. Without his good, gen.
erous work and deeds we fear
many a man, prominent in our
ranks today, would have been
still lingering in the rut of the
cid gold parties. But, aside
from these reasons-as a sue
cessful campaign orator-our OBJ
servation is, that there are more
successful men than Mr.. Clagett;
although he has won us many
friends.
A few more words as to the
action of the Democracy and we
will close this article on "Plain
Words" We know it will be too
true. too plain for many a one.
We have no word of censure for
the Democrats of Idaho. They
have kept their faith. Kept it
better, under all the Circumstance
es, than could have been expect
ed. In the State convention they
got a lion share and pledged
their honorable, earnest support
to a Populist senator. They
have generally answered nobly
to the call. But to those who
wavered we still have no cen
sure. 1t was apparent to all
that the National Democratic
committee and, perhaps, the Ma
tional Populist committee, favor
ed a different course in hopes of
electing VIM. ]. Bryan. This left
p~artisans, honest, and earnest
supporters of the right, hating
between two opinions. 1t was no
wonder that they asked them
selves : What is best for my
country {? Where is my honor !?
Eacn has decided it as he deem
ed right and there is no room
for condemnation.
The Boise Statesman, howev-
er, thinks the Democrats carried
out their agreements ''in letter
but not in spirit" Why =? It
may naturally be inferred, by
their article that it was because
they did not vote for Mr.. Clag-
EFT. The Statesman can not be
we'll informed of the action of
the two State conventions, or, at
least, must have forgotten.
There was a great effort by Mr..
Clagett's friends to nominate
him for the senatorial candidate
of our party after it was conced-
ed By the Democrats, that they
would support q Populist, and
one who had been a Populist, for
that exalted position. Mr. Clag-
etr's friends were not satisfied
with that pledge, but insisted
that the Democrats should give
them a written pledge then and
there, that they would support
the caucus nominee of the Popu-
list party. The Democrats re-
pudiated this proposition with
disdain, and knowing that the
whole force of this move was to
nominate Mr.. Clagett, at once,
sent back the proposition, and
declared the fusion of the two
parties off, if we insisted on the
pledge. That should have been
enough. 1t was apparent that
Mr., Clagett was offensive to the
Democrats of this State; and his
name should never have been
presented again to them, except
by one who sought to break the
union which carried our State to
victory. 1t was over ambition
and lack of good judgment, to
say the least, and it ended as do
most attempts to domineer over
our people. And it is our best
wish, that, hereafter, that all the
people in our State, who love
G--- ..- - - -
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-09

sY Daily Four-Horse Concord
coaches, carrying Mail, Passen-
gers, Express and Freight.
sB The only direct and cheap
est route all points North, South
and East.
az Shipments marked: Care
B. HI. & @. Stage Co. via. Black.
foot" will have prompt ship
ment.
For further Information apply to
j. p. SPALDING, Agt.,
Challis, Idaho.
f. w. VoGLER, Gen'l. Mgr,
Blackfoot, Idaho.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-02-09
Cha11is,

When in Challis be sure and
stop at this hotel. The tables
are always supplied with the best
the market affords, and they can
not be surpassed in Custer
county. Commodious sample
rooms for travelling men.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15

Mcknight has a nice line OF
heavy and light harness for sale.
The sheep shearers have finished
work in this section for this season .
Miss Jessie Leech is visiting
with relatives at the county seat
this week.
j. NJ. Hyde and George Ketchum
will leave tomorrow for the north,
and will put in the summer pros
pecting. We hope the boys will
strike it rich.
Thos. ). Dean, with optical dec
orations a la Sheriff Hagen, is at
Clark S ranch on business.
S. 6. Read, of Freezeout. died
of heart disease at the residence of
DR.. Gordon On July 9th. He
leaves a wife and three children.
Pat Crossen, of Choteau, was a
pleasant caller at the Acantha
office this week.
The Basin Progress is a year
o d.
The Hotel Morton is having a
pipe LAID from Meningitis water
tank, and in a short time have q
complete system of water works.
During the summer a furnace will
be put into this building, and
other improvements made until il
will be made the finest hotel IL
Northern Montana.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15
Ddpdyet, Mont.,

Is located to the north Of the center OF the state, II IN Dnrnycr
Creek, in plain view of the Rocky Mountains, and only two hours ride
from the beautiful Fish Lake, which abounds with fish, mostly of the
trout species This lake is situated in the foot hills of the Rocky
Mountains, and 10 its vicinity is to be found game of every description
including grouse, ducks, prairie chicken, wild geese, deer bear and elk
Dupuyer is situated near the geographical center of The county Of
Tefon-"ne of the best agricultural and stock raising counties in the
state
1t is situated in The center of the Duplyer creek valley, which
slopes gently from the Rocky Mountains for a distance of twenty-five
miles, with an average width OF ten miles. 1t is thicky settled, and
some of The finest ranches are to be found; and are highly improved
and cultivated, with a complete system of irrigation, covering the
entire length and breadth of the valley
very little cost TO run Touring mills, electric plants, saw mills and
other machinery. Dupuyer has a railroad connection with GREAT Falls
on the south by the Great Falls & Carada railroad, from which 1t is
distant twentvIght miles. 1t IS situated thirty miles from Blaekfoot,
and west. A telegraph and telephone line to connect Dupuycr with
Pondera and the east is contemplated, and will be built in the early
spring
Next to the great natural reeonrces of Dupuyer is the unlimited
within twelve miles, cover a immense ares, and ar of the finest
quality; excenlng that of Lethbrdge and Sand Couee. They ae very
very accessible for transportation ard easily mined. Wood in abund-
ance is t be found in the foot hills of the Rocky Mountains. ten miles
distant, and is important for building purposes.
Montana, of the area of Dupuyer valley, that ships the same quantity
of wool In the neighborhod of 2O, 600 pounds being shipped out OF
this immediate neighborhood every year, besides thousands of fat
mutton for the eastern markets
This sis one of the chief industries of this vicinity, thousands of
fine horses and cattle abound o n the ranges, and r always in fine
condition and command The highest prices IN the eastern markets.
The president of the Dupuyer townste, offers free OF cost, sites
to any one hat will build and operate a seventy five barrel Touring
mill, a creamery, an cat meal mill or a WOODEN factory.
For further information, maps, circulars and prices 0 Dupuyer
property address,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15

Republican
HEADQUARTERS.
Tn, very best of Wines, Liquors
and Cigars on Hand.
When in Dupnyer ~patronize the
New Saloon.
great Falls Brewing Co.'S Keg
Beer on Tap.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15
Desert Land, Final Proof.
L. ). Ian OMce. Helena, Mont,
.June 81, 1897.

L. Lam Onfce. Helena, Mont,
June 81, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that James Nc
Dewitt. administrator of the estate of Marie
McDevitt, deceased, of shelby, Montana. has
desert-iand claim No. :yO37. for the sci net.
ne4 sea and lots 5. 4 and 7, sec s. and lots 3, .,
II and ~ aud swi swi see Q. tip 20 II r W,
Court. at Cboteau, Mont. on Saturday. the
:lSt day of July. 1897.
He names the following witnesses to prove
said land: Michael Connolly, of Shelby.
Mont. Thos. NJ. Garland, of Shelby. Mont.
beverley r. Fowler. OF Pondcra. Mont. and
Olaf Field, of Chotcau, Mont.
Jnne2I W. f. CON, Register.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15
Notice fDr Publication,
Land 0fficC at Helena. Mont. !

Land OfficC at Helena. Mont,
July &, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intcn-
claim, and that said proof will be made
before y. G. Warncr, l.. $. commissioner ut
Ghotean. MCnt., on August y, 1897, viz;
Elizabeth Martin for II. No, $3.50, cor the
81 SCI and e2 swl sec 30, tip 20 n, + 5w.
He names the following witnesses to provc
his continuous residence upon and %cultiva-
tion of, said land, viz: Frederick q. Zim-
norman. OF shelby, Mont; Charles E. Davis.
Of Pondera. Mont.; Thomas ,E. Delaney and
Tom J. Dean, of Dupuyer. Mont.
July 10 W. Econ, Register;
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15
DuguVER aCaNTHa
July Is, 1897
C. LAYOUT.

NV ht|N 'oNi PtNNN Sio - y "t
Meningitis for IS cents.
E. E. Leech and family aud ]. f.
Leech are visiting in Great Falls
this week.
Pat and Dennis Holland came
over from their ranch near Bynum
yesterday.
Lemons, bananas, oranges, CO.
coanuts, pineapples and onion at
Meningitis.
The telephone line between Du.
puyer ard Choteau is now in
working order, and is being liber-
ally patronized.
George A. Woods, Peter Jones
and Bruce Stewart, of Pondera,
we're visitors in Dupuyer yester-
day, returning to their homes this
morning.
w. Fl. Gallagher's bid for fur
nishing oats at Fort Assinniboine
was the lowest opened. If he is
AWARDED the contract the oats vii,
be bought in 7lathead county.
For Salc-A lot of furniture,
including beds, tables, chairs, etc.
all in good condition. Will be
sold cheap, for cash.
JOHN DEvINE.
Frank Camp came over from the
reservation to match his horse
against Ray Cowell's, but fount
that Mr.. Coweli had gone to Grea'
Falls and had made no arrange.
mcnts to carry out his c a G g
issued last week.
Ranchers in this vicinity arc
getting their machinery in readi
ness for hayil If the present
warm weather continues grass will
be ready to cut in a few days
The crop is the best harvested il
this section for Il number of years
STRAYED-A bay mare, BRANDED
" on left hip. SIS. 90 will oe paic
fOr her return.
Lost-Buckskin mare, blacl
name and tail, branded ~ on lief
thigh; weight about l, 100 pounds
FiTe dollars reward.
e. Savory, Dupuyer,
STRAYED.-Roan mare branded 4
on left shoulder and on lef
thigh. Sorrel horse branded Z,
on right shoulder. Iron gre,
horse branded r n on left nip
Five dollars a head will be paid TO
their return.
Thompson & Ferguson, Pondcra
1t is reported here that E. E
Leech and f. z: Cowell have solC
their wool clips at the Falls
Leech's clip brought II "a cents
while Cowell's brought II l..
cents. There is quite a differenc
between the price this year an,
that received last year, and
cents. And that is just the diff
erence between republican an
democratic prices.
Reports received from the Belk
nap Indian reservation tells of
serious epidemic among tn
Indians on Lodge Pole creek
Prior TO Saturday last there ha
been eight deaths and thirty case
among the adult population. TIL
report says the agency doctor ha
pronounced it black diphtheria an,
has the district under quarantine
The annual school entertainment
was postponed and the childre
are being held at school. --Glasgoy
Gazette.
McCausland, Hoag & Turner
live stock commission merchant
at the Union stock yards, Chicago
are sending circular letters to tn
stockmen of this vicinity, solicit
ing shipments. The publisher @
the Acantha is personally &C
Quainted with the members of thi
firm, also with o number of thei
statesmen in the yards. and take
pleasure in recommending them t
the people of this section. N
mistake viii be made by consign
ing your shipments to this firm.
Word vas received here the frs
of the week that Carl Harris, VIII,
left here "a couple of months ag.
for Germany. and Miss Phillipin
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15
Notice Tor Publication.
Land Office at Helena. Mont.
IAn1A 1QC-

Ia.fH OHTCC y ITCTCHu CDF
June IL. 1857.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
aimed settler has filed notice OF his inttn-
ton TO make final proof IN support Of his
fore Jeremiah Sullivan, T.. 5. commissioner
ut Fort Benton, Mont, on July y, l@'7; viz:
iOuiss =; msiSn 70 u - = ~ tvo 'N
He names the following witnesses to Prov
his continuous residence upon and c%ultiva-
tion uf, said land, VIZ; Albert H. Barney,
fnokiai Purs. James Mundell and Frederick
Bridge, all of Shelby Mont.
June 24 w. +. CON, RcgiSter.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15
NOTICE FOR PCELIlATIOS.
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
T,,I,. 10 tSp~

July - ICTT'
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has hlcd notice Ofuintcntion TO
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before &. f.
Prescott. L. 5, commissioner at Bupuyer.
Mont, on Aug. q, 1857, viz:
Charles n. Martin. for H. No. 59i6. for the
hw4 sw4, So nw4 and ne4 nw4 sec %. tip 80 IL.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence npon and ~cu1tiva-
tion of, said land, viz: Leonard L. Nash. Cal
win Stewart and Thomas +. Delaney. Of Du-
puyeP, Mont, and VIM. lBeyan. of rondera
Mont. W. j.. Cox, Register.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15
Desert, Land, Final Proof.


Land Ofiicc at Helena. Mont,
July IL. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that Alvira Miller,
of Dupuyer, Mont, has tilcI notice of inten-
tion to make proof on Ter desert-land claim
No, 1925, for The s? nw4. NJ Sw4, sw4 mel. sec
81, nw4 sci. sea net sec 20, tip IS n, I 9 w, UNI
surveyed, before c. f.. Trescott L. s. com
missioner at Dupuyer, Mont. on Saturday,
the 2!st day of August. 1851.
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of
said land, viz: George ThHrrien, Henry
Ryan. Jerry Mongeon and a. II. NORM. all of
HuDuyer. Mont. ". E. COX Register.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-15
Notice for Publication
t. L nd Office. Helena. Mout. !
july l., 1897. :

is L nd Office. Helena. Mout.
July X, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intcn-
tion to make final proof in support ot his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before G.. E.. Trescott, L. s. Commissioner at
Dupuyer, Mont, on Aug. 2ist. 1897. viz
Patrick Gray. for II r. No, 1892, for the lots
~ 2, 3 and I, TIP 80 n, + W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud c%ultiva-
ton of, said land. viz: Charles Davlin.
Charles Buckley, Charles p. Thomas and
Daniel Foust, all Of Nupuyer, Mont.
july l) W. F.. Cox. Register.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

for 3ec. each.
100 dozen All-Snk Imperial Ties ana
Flowing-End Tocks. all the newest de-
signs and patterns that you pay ''e'
for are here fer Doc. each.
$50 Mems Congo Walking Canes. SILVER
trimmed. for pc.
500 Mems Plain Congo Walking Canes
for 25c. each.
All-SilS Windsor Ties. In all the newest
plaids. FOR loo each.
50 dozen Mems Imported Tan and Black
Socks. absolutely fast colors, double
heels and tees, worth PC, for y l-2c.
a pair
Mems Seamless Gray-Mixed
Hose for 5 $40. pair.
Mems White Hemmed TAPPED
Bordered Handkerchiets for I SAC.
Mems Colored- Bordered Hem
med Handkerchiefs for l SAC.
Mems New Silk Teck Ties, the
same shapes and patterns that sold
for CSC; for oc. each.
More Goods and Lower prices
than ever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
EmbrOiderieS.

Over 1000 New Pieces Of En-
broidery from an overburdened i'm
porter. You can expect some SEN
sational prices.
Cambria Embroidery. . y inches wide.
sold usually for 6 1-4c., for this sale PC.
Cambria. Nainscok and Swiss Embroid-
cries. wide. natrrOw. and medium. FOR DC.
6-inch Open-Work. Cut-Out Nainsook
Embroidery, value 3oc., for lie.
Dainty effects in Swiss Reverings, from
to inches wide ranging from l-5
10 20c. a yard.
Together with n special lot OF over 800
patterns Of Match Cambria Swiss. and
Nainscok Embroderies, from l-3 TO zoe.
yard.
2-inch Torchon Lace, new design,
for this sale. use.
12yard piece of Valencienne Lace
for Zoe. piece.
s-inch All-snk Black chantilly Lace for
SO.
s-inch Au-snk Black Bourbon Lace, 2oc"
instead Of Soc 49,.
300 wards OF Cream and White Butter
Oriental Lace. sleeve width. for oc.
45-inch All-Silk Black Square Mesh ana
Suk-Dot Dress Net for 81 d yard, worth
81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
Our Notion Counter.

Black Safety Pins. Sc. a box.
2Oc. quality All-Silk Web, PINK only Wc'
lsc. six Stitched RULED Garter Web loc.
THE Century" Corset Protector. 25c.
pair.
25c. Filled Pin Cushions. loc.
&c. English Twiilcd Tape, lc.
Four-Thread Knitting Cotton, lic.
Every color Cotton Warp. sllo bale
T. 1-2c. Hose supporters Be. a pair.
&c. Collar Buttons, &c. card.
1oc. Stockinett Dress Shields,
&C, pair-quantity limited.
25c. Fancy Carriers in lace fringed boxes
Joe.
BUsTLE BONE. the newest and most
practicable article 10 give the desired
Hare TO skirts, lighter and more dura-
bic than any Innings hence more deslia-
bIe Black and White llc. yard.
All-Sifk Ready Prepared Casing be. a set.
Canfold Dress Shields. Nc. :, 2lc. pair.
elf-Aieasuring Tapes Oinenl, 81.
Mating Binding l0-yard rolls, Joe. n ron.
Combination Of any initial IN the alpna-
bet. 90. "a dozen.
Hair-Pin Cabinets. with invisible, orimp-
ed and plain hair-pins, Dc.