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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-09-28

The Pocatello Tribune of Sept.
IL, reads our voters a sort of a
homily ON how they should act.
1t says
1.-THE voters of Idaho are today
confronted by o condition of alb
solute political chaos"
Oh, no, dear Tribune, it isonly
you who are in this chaotic state.
The real democrats-nct the few
traitors, we do not mean them
are in line-and the populists
r mostly 10 line, and the silver
republicans, who are for silver
regardless of special side issues
of personalities and dictation, are
in line. OF course we know there
are q very few democratic trait
ors and q few wild and ambitious
populists, who were unable to
obtain the friendship of the real
democracy, and a small part of
the silver republicans who would
rather have their pet plans work
and their pet man in front than
to have silver restored, who are
not in line; but their numbers are
SO small that, combined they are
in no wise dangerous. This one
man craze, and this Pocatello
Darkroom closet dictation don't
work. It's race is run, and the
main body of all parties who are
in favor of the restoration of
silver, will join as a band of
friends next time. And the pop
ulist who thinks he can make
the democracy bow to his par
ticular candidate, should, by
this time, be undeceived. And
his scorn toward the democrat
party should be acknowledged
only with pity. His hot rawlings
will merely confirm all worthy
democrats in their opinion that
they have acted wisely. And
the little band of office-seeking
democrats who worked so dill
gently in the last campaign to
to destroy democracy will, prob
ably, be ready in the next cam
paign to see If they can not get
q nomination in the silver comb
nation. Well, if the boys believe
their conversion sincere, and if
they have not wounded the side
democracy in some former oc-
casion, it is most likely our gen
erous democrat boys will say:
"You may come in with US
share and share alike-no favor
itism. That's the way with that
old party-always. And SO far
ms the old line Republican party
is concerned, they are, largely,
going to yield to this combina-
tion for the advancement of sill
ver-if they do not succeed in
restoring it in their present adj
ministration. Should they re-
store, we will need no silver
party. In that case, we only
need other important changes
which our people will stand
ready to adopt as they shall be-
come convinced of their neces-
sity.
But, as for the present, the
main body of our people, first of
all, for the financial charge. And
no click or clan or pet or per-
sonal scheme or other WIRE
working, of any kind. will pre-.
vent the better class, which is
the main body of Americans,
from joining in with the main
body and combination of democ-
racy and populism; and, greatly
to our satisfaction, of late, the
silver republicans. We shall
need no new party. The combi-
nation has already been made
and no side issue. where acted
upon In good faith, has been able
to break it. Idaho, where the
Tribune is published, has fully
demonstrated that fact, and will
repeat the demonstration and it
is an error to say
1.-The experiment of populists
and democrats has proven I'M
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-09-28

Dollar wheat will create a
measure of prosperity in Amer
lea this year and the republican
party will receive a measure of
credit for such prosperity. But
the administration cannot blast
the wheat crops of Europe next
year and thus force the price
upward. 1t would be fortunate
for the American farmers if the
republicans could do this and if
1T were true we would not blame
them for voting the republican
ticket Independent.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1897-09-28

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 daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
MANY CYCLE MEETS.

Plenty of cycle race meets are sched- uled for the remainder of July and the month of August in Connecticut. The state circuit meet of the Ramblers' Cy- cle club of Wallingford was held Satur- day. On Wednesday, July 2S, the Pe- quot Wheel club of New London and the Butchers association of Norwalk and South Norwalk will have tourna- ments in their respective cities. Au- gust IS the national circuit enters the state with the meet of the Bridgeport Wheel club. The Woodside Field club of Stamford will hold a meet August 19, and on the Fist the Twin City Wheel men of South Norwalk will hold their annual race meet. New Milford will have a meet on August 27 and 1t is probable that meets will also be held at Danbury, Bristol and Greenwich during August.
 Two national circuit dates have also been secured for September so, far that of the Waterbury Wheel club on the 9th and that of the Meriden Wheel club on the 11th. The Meriden Agri- cultural society has secured a sanction for state circuit meet on September 15.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
NINTH WARDERS PETITIONS.
Will be Heard Before Committee on
 Railroads and Bridges.

Will be Heard Before Committee on
 Railroads and Bridges.
 The committee on railroads and bridges will hold a. hearing tomorrow night at 7:3o o'clock to consider several petitions. Among them are the nine petitions of the residents of the Ninth ward for various kinds of relief These all relate to the grade crossings on the Northampton branch of the Consolidat- ed road The residents ask that the court of common council order that flag men be stationed and gates be estab- lished at all of the grade crossings of the road, and that bells be provided at every crossing to warn people of the approach of the trains. Another peti- ton asks that the court of common council see that the law governing speed of locomotives be enforced.
 Another matter is that of the peti- ton for the removal of the tracks of the New Haven Street Railway com pany from the east side of the street ir te street to the center of the street The committee has once recom- mended that the petitioners be given leave to withdraw and this recommen- dation has been adopted. Another De- tition was then prepared and submitted to the committee
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
MAY HAVE A MILITARY POST AT
 ALASKA

Washington, July 2G.--The secretary of war is considering proposition to esta military post In Alaska. At present the government has no troops in that territory. and iii view of the heavy immigration now going on, and the possible danger of life and proper ty from lawles characters, he has been urged to create an Alaskan military post.
 The commercial interests of the ter ritory are at the bottom of the move ment and have requested that a com pany of infantry and a Gatling gun brigade be located at post to be chris tened Fort Alger" near tf1e boundary line, about 25O miles west of the Klon- dike region and 2200 miles above the mouth of the Yukon river. This body of troops is asked for to support the civil authorities in the administration of law and for the protection of vested rights.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
MIR. BRANDEGEE ON A TRIP.

To Saratoga, Which He Aptly Terms
 the Apothecary's Shop of the Uni-
 verse.
 Hon. Augustus Rrandegee, our dis tinguished fellow toWnsman, left yes- terday afternoon on his annual visit to Saratoga. He took the train for Newport, where he was joined by his daughter, the wife of Lieutenant Za- linsky, who is stationed at Fort Ad- ans, who will spend two or three weeks at the springs.
 Just before leaving MT. Brandegee in formed a Telegraph reporter that with 8 few exceptions he had visited the springs for nearly fifty years. He re- members to have gone there with his father in 1S45 when what is now the Grand Union hotel was a small wooden building, not larger than the Pequot house and kept by Mrs Putnam. It was called the Putnam house and had attached to post sWinger near the en- trance a wooden sign with what was intended as a representation of Old Putnam pulling the wolf out of a rocky den by the ears. It was pretty difficult to distinguish Putnam from the wolf except by the length of his ears
 MT. Brandegee said that there then grew in front of the hotel two vines trained upon poles on either side of the entrance with small red apples, called then Love apples and supposed to be poisonous. They were in reality toma- to vines, which, fifty years ago, were raised for ornament and not for use.
 It was a custom at the Putnam house in those primitive days for a ne- gro about o'clock in the evening to go through the halls and piazza and ring bell for prayers. The guests were ex- pected to assemble in the grand parlor. where some reverend divine in a white choker and a black dress, whose board was paid by his devotion, read a chap ter in the Bible and lead in prayer. All the guests fell upon their knees and confessed their past transgressions and waited anxiously for future tempta- tions.
 Since that day the Grand Union has arisen upon the foundations of the old tavern kept by Mrs. Putnam. It is one of the largest and best appointed ho- tels in the world and can easily accom- modate 1,500 guests.
 MT. Brandegee says that Saratoga is the apothecary's shop of the universe. Within a narrow valley between the Green mountains and the Adirondacka lies Saratoga, filled with pine forests, a. sandy. anti-malarious soil and more than thirty springs bubbling to the surface. charged with healthgiving medicinal properties.
 MT. Brandegee says that a fortnight at Saratoga is equivalent to a twelve months new lease of life. and the out look from the piazza of the Grand Union is as good as a visit to all the nations of the earth.-New London Tel egraph.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
PLANS FOR CAMP COOKE.
One Day Is to be Spent In Outpost
 Duty

One Day Is to be Spent In Outpost
 Duty.
 Brigadier General Foote has complet- ed his plans for the chief event of the coming encampment of the State Ma tional guard organizations, which Is to be held the week commencing August 16, and will issue orders concerning them in few days. The event in ques- ton is the outpost duty and reconnais- ance in force manoeuvreing. This Will take place on Wednesday of camp week and all the organizations in the brigade will take part, including the four resi- ments of infantry, the Machine Guh battery and Battery A. The organiza- tions are to be taken out into the coun- try few miles north of the rendezvous and the most interesting part Of the work will probably be done in the Vl- cinity of Dodge's pond.
 The men will be taken out about y o'clock and will have march of about twenty miles altogether. The manoe- vreing will occupy from five to six hours and the men will be provided
 with packed haversacks and canteens It has been suggested that the com
 missary department either issue new eanteens or see that the old ones are thoroughly cleansed. They have not been used for four years and at that time they were so musty and foul as to render them entirely unfit for use. The officers and men of the brigade are unanimous in their praise of Gen. eral Haven for having ordered that the dress uniforms be left behind, It is lstated on good authority, however, that | some adverse criticism has been made in certain quarters by persons who ar que that encampments are show affairs and all possible should be done to make | the men appear to the best advantage 1 General maven Is of the opinion, how | ever, that the "encampments are Tor the purpose of instruction and it is purpos- | ed that the men will have some duty | this year that in some way resembles actual service. The criticism made by the United States army officer sent to | Mantle for the purpose of inspecting
 the state guard has suggested that
 what General Haven is to do Is what should be done.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
AT CRESCENT BEACH.
Bible School Union and Baptist Young
 People This Week.

Bible School Union and Baptist Young
 People This Week,
 To-day at Crescent Beach will be held the annual meeting of the Con necticut Baptist Bible School union Drs. Sage and Piddock will speak in the morning. Miss Ryon, Professor Thompson, Dr. Spaulding and MT. Edgcomb will speak in the afternoon, Mir Hatfield of Danielson and MT. Rhodes of Stamford will speak in the evening.
 Wednesday the annual rally of the Baptist Young People of Connecticut will be held at Crescent Beach. Presi- dent Lyon will speak and MT. Elsdon of Wethersfield will preach in the morning, in addition to the reports from societies. Professor Lamb, who conducts the music, will lead the cho- rus at 1;30 p. m. MT. Case of Norwich, Dr. Sage of New Haven and Mir Thompson of Hartford will speak In the afternoon, Dr. Sage reporting from Chattanooga and another person from San Francisco.
 After a brief recess at p. m. Miss Almeda Cowles of New London and Dr. Hahn of Springfield will speak. The services will close at 5:90 p. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
GYPSY JOHN DoUGHERTY.
Comes Into Possession Of A Scotch
 Fortune

Comes Into Possession Of A Scotch
 Fortune
 Bristol, July 22.-John Dougherty, an old man who Is at the head of a tribe of gypsies camping out in East Bristol, has received notice that by the deaht of an uncle in Scotland he has inherited e12,000. The uncle died some time ago, and for nearly two years en- deavors have been made to locate him, but without success until last Monday, when a letter was delivered to him of his good fortune.9 There is quite a romance connected with Doughe1ty's life. When a small boy he was stolen by band of gypsies from his home across the water and brought to this country. In later years, after much search, he located and communicated with his parents. Dougherty has given Attorney Holden the power to collect his share of the legacy. Meanwhile he will continue his rowing life and will probably continue it after the money is received.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
A CURIOSITY.

MT. E. M Lees of Westport has cu- riosity in the shape of solid cannon ball weighing about five pounds. It was dug up a few days ago from the line of picket fence on the premises where he lives, on Main street. where 1t is supposed to have been slumbering and rusting since the year 1777 after his majesty's troops had landed at Ce- dar Point, and were on their way to Danbury via what is now known as Compo street. The presence of these troops attracted the attention of those on the west side of the river Saugatuck in that portion of what was then a part of Norwalk, and the red coats, seeing them gathered and watching, thought bullet or two dropped among them would serve to intimidate and perhaps scatter them. It Is supposed General Tryon ordered the firing, a smooth bore small field piece being used. This particular ball struck near the specta- tors, but did no injury. The party hearing the report and seeing the turf fly where the ball struck, and, being somewhat wise in their generation, con- cluded to move to place of safety. Of the company were several of the Tay- Tor family ancestors of Mrs. Lees, one of whom found the ball, which was preserved Mrs. Lees grandmother, the late Mrs. Ruth Taylor, often told of the finding, so the story came down straight through the generations. In some manner after while the ball was lost, and now, after lapse of 120 years, comes to light again. It is an innocent looking ball, and is an example of the crude implements of warfare used in Revolutionary times.
 MT. Lees, who knows something about modern projectiles, having serv- ed in the late war, proposes to have this relic gilded and mounted as a me- mento.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
THE HARTFORD'S FIGUREHEAD
This Valuable Relic Preserved and Will
 be Kept at Hartford.

be Kept at Hartford.
 The famous way vessel, the Hart ford, has always been held in peculiar affection by people in this state, both on account of her name and her proud record as Farragut's flagship. The story of her adventures In the war is one of thrilling interest that stirs the pride of every American.
 During 8 considerable reconstruction of the old ship the figurehead was re- moved. It had been part of the ves- sel all through her war service and in the nature of the case was the first of her to enter battle. It is quite artistic in design and very rich in historic as- sociation. It Is a large block of wood weighing 369 pounds
 Commander Philip Hichborn, chief constructor of the navy secured and preserved this historic piece of wood when it was removed. He has had it cleaned, painted and regilded, and, through Senator Hawley he offers it to the people of Hartford to be placed where may seem best.
 The two places that at first suggest themselves are the historical society rooms and the corridor of the capitol, where the battleship flags are. It might also possibly be put in the city hall at Hartford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
SALB OF THE BONANZA MINE.
Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand
 Dollars Was Paid for it.


 Baker City, Oregon, July 26-The sale of the Bonanza mine has been consum- mated and the papers signed. The price paid was $750,000, end s50.000 was paid down. Half of the remainder is to be paid in thirty days and the balance In sixty days, although it is understood that all will be paid within the thirty days, as the buyers deposited the full amount in New York bank and had a certified check for the full amount with them on their arrival here The rur- chasers are John M. Patterson of Pitts- burg, George Crawford of New York, N P Hayes of Philadelphia and J. $. Wallace of Denver.
 Albert, Louis, Emma, Edward and Frank Geiser had been the owners of the Bonanza for the last six years. Prior to that time it was operated by James Steele, cashier of the First Ma tional bank of Portland Two years ago the property could have been pur chased for $500 900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
BALL AND WALLET.
Croquet Tournament Opens at Norwich
 August +.

Croquet Tournament Opens at Norwich
 August +.
 The sixteenth annual tournament of the National Croquet Association of America will open on the grounds of the Norwich Croquet club on Tuesday, August 17. Although 1t Is too early yet to say who of the out-of-town ex- perts will be present, it is reasonably certain that most of the cracks will attend. The grounds are being pre- pared under the skilful eye of Moves F. Meech who has satisfactorily per formed this work for number of years.
 The present officers of the association are:
 President-George s. Van Wickle of New Brunswick
 First vice president-E. NJ. Baldwin of Danbury.
 Second vice president-Henry Wahly of Washington, D. c.
 Third vice president-Frank Sisson of New London.
 Secretary and treasurer-N. l.. Bish- op of Norwich.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
COMING EVENTS.
At the Pequot Club House Wednesday
 Night


 The Lyceum Comedy Co. of New York will give one of their highly rec commended entertainments at the Pe- quot association club house Wednes- day evening of this week at o'clock r. in. In this company are Miss Anita Hendine. Mir. Herbert Fousburg and MT. David Miles, who appeared at the Pequot association club house last year and gave complete satisfaction, and also at the Hyperion theater of this city. Their work is bright, conical and entertaining. The programme in part for the evening consists of "Ruth's Ro- nance" That Dreadful Doctor" and "He, She and It. A more delightful summer entertainment cannot be i1nag- ined. A cool ride on the trolley cars, the refreshing breezes at the Cove, jolly time in mirth and music for two hours and the return ride to the city. Members and their friends can obtain tickets at John N. Champions, 1928 Chapel street; F. S. Osborn's, 95 Church street, or at the club house at Morris Cove. Children 25 cents; adults 50 cents
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
A RAID IN BRANFORD

Branford, Conn, July 26,-This town is considerably excited to-day as the result of liquor raid made late last night by Deputy Sheriff Benton and Constable Bradley The officers visit ed the place of Patrick Desmond, and found a regular bar in operation in a second story back room. Dennis Col lins, the bartender, and a dozen fre- ouenters were arrested, and two bar rels of whiskey, together with a quan- tity of beer were seized. The trial of the men will probably take place to- morrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
CONFESSION OF MURDER

4 Surrender in London for a Crime
 Committed in New Orleans in 1893.
 London, July 26-Henry Hamlin Evans surrendered himself yesterday to the Whitechapel precinct police. con- fessing that he shot Arthur Terry at No 4 Canal street, New Orleans, on February 22. 1893. He was arraigned this morning at the Thames police court. where he repeated his confession. and was remanded. Ambassador Hav las communicated the facts of the confession and arraignment to the au- thorities at Washington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
ANTI MIsCEGENATION CHURCH
 ORGANIZED

Milwaukee, Wis., July 26.-some months ago the pastor of the Trinity Evangelical church here, Rev. George Hertz, married David P. Redd, a negro to white woman, member of his congregation. Meetings were held du- ing the last week at which the minister was denounced, and the secession of half the congregation followed, a new church being organized with strong anti-miscegenation principles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-27
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
IrEMS or INTEREST FROM BOTH
 SIDES THE RIVER.

selectman Ludingtou Interviewed on Street Nomenclature-yictor Bike Club Run of Fifty Miles-Farmers Complain of Bad Roads-Eine Bass Fishing at Grand Avenue Bridge.
 Selectman Ludinedon was asked yes terday about the proposed change in the name of Center street, on the east side. and he said:
 "It will be necessary to change the name of that street, for under the con- solidation act a duplication of street names will not be allowed. Of course we cannot expect that there will be any change in the name of Center street in the middle of the city. No such change will be made. The selectmen desire names suggested for the Fair Haven street. I see some one has sug- gested Ludington avenue. The sugges- tion did not come from me, and, In fact. I do not know who proposed the new name. I do not care what name they call Center street, and if any one has suggestions on this point they should send them to the board of se- lectmen.'
 The Fair Haven Victor club had a fine shore run on their bicycles Sunday, visiting Pawson park, Pico park, Bran- ford and other places, making between forty and fifty miles. About g. dozen were in the party. including Daniel Connell, Will Granniss, Henry Ellenher- ger, Dexter Bradley. Will Hadley and Louis Hathaway.
 Mrs. T. Hammond of Brooklyn, N. Y, Is visiting Mrs. M. J. Donlan of Bright street. ........
 Miss Mabel Hurd, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John G. Hurd, left yesterday for vacation trip to Clinton. Her brother, Clifford A. Hurd, is stopping with his uncle, Philip Humphrey of Winsted.
 The steam barge Hattie Thomas Is under charter to carry oyster shells out to the beds of Mansfield & Sons. This vessel was formerly the schooner by that name, and was built in Fair Ha- ven.
 Farmers driving in from the country report the highways in a terrible con- dition as a result of the recent heavy rains, and in some places they are al most impossible. Only in few cases have repairs been made. Very seldom in the summer are the roads in such bad condition as they are at the pres ent time.
 Mrs. Willet Hemingway and niece Miss Maud Barker of Branford, Jeff yesterday for Saratoga.
 John G. Hurd has made some fine catches of blackfish at New Reef. His best catch amounted to twenty-eight pounds. He secured one blackfish thai weighed four pounds and three and a half pound bass.
 In the vicinity of the Grand avenue bridge some fine bass have beer caught within a few days. some of the fish tipping the scales at two and one half pounds.
 R. C. Lowe is remodeling Dr. Slat terys house on Howard avenue. The job will cost about $500.