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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-05

EAlaska Letter.E
ED. MESSENGER :.

| have long neglected to fill
my promise of a letter to you
from Alaska, and shall not at
tempt to offer an excuse for said
neglect.
Taiia, Alaska, is situated at
the head of the Lynn canal, and
is the nearest point to the great
gold fields of the Yukon, where
steamers can land. When | came
here last September, the place
consisted of only one store, one
saloon, and one log cabin as a
restaurant, but about the first of
November the Chilcoot Railroad
q Tramway Co. landed here with
material and men, and commenc-
ed the construction of their tram
from Taiia to Lake Carter, dis
lance of 10 miles, and with them
came the town boomers" and
within thirty days the building
had commenced in earnest, and
the growth since that time is
simply wonderful, and today we
have town u miles long by
nearly J mile wide, with great
many very substantial and large
buildings. There is 20 large
hotels, and from % to 30 restur-
ants, and at least 80 business
houses and shops, and all seem
to be doing a good business. One
general merchandise store that [
am in position to know do from
$500 to 81, 500 cash sales per day,
and others, by the dozen, appear
to be doing as well-the only
drawback is to get the goods fast
enough.
There are now about 30 steam
ers on the route from the Sound
ports, so that we get on an aver
age one boat PEI day, carrying
from $50 to 700 passengers. The
docks are not completed yet, so
that all freight and passengers
are placed on scows, then towed
into the harbor at high tide by
steam tugs; then at low tide the
scows are unloaded with teams.
1t is II miles from Taiia to
Sheep Camp and the head of
timberline, and at present the
sleighing is good and men and
their outfits of goods are being
shipped up to that point by the
hundreds daily. From fifty to
seventy-fve teams are on the
road each day, besides as many
dog teams, and from one to two
hundred hand sleds. The wealth
er has been quite cold for the
past months degrees below
zero, and the wind blowing such
a gale that the trail over the hill
has been completely shut off, so
that at Sheep Camp there has
about three hundred
and twenty acres of supplies.
Goods are stacked up in ricks
and cords, like some great city
dock, but March came in like a
lamb" and the jam is beginning
to move toward the Summit with
a great rush, and l fear more
than the trail can accommodate.
[ believe there is now on the riv-
err from here to the Summit, six
thousand people, and as each
person is compelled to have three
pounds per day for one year be-
fore the custom officers will al
low them to pass, and as each
person has about 500 pounds of
baggage and tools, or, 1000
pounds to each person. or total
of 100000 pounds here now,
and the trail hardly commenced
yet-the item of sleds-every
person has a Yukon sled-the |
Yukon sled is 8 feet long, 16
inches wide and six inches high, |
and cost from 81 to $40 each, or
s. 200 invested in hand-sleds. |
Nothing like this trip has ever
and no mining stampede
has had to contend with the diff |
ferent modes of transportation
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-04-05

This central stage station anc postontee Is
situated at Fourth OF July Creek. on the stage
routes 70 yellow Jacket. Good hotel accom-
modstions for the travelling public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
Notice for Bids.

Public notice Is hereby given that the board
OF local Improvements Oi the city OF Rock Isl
and and state of Illinois, viii receive scaled
bids until > O'Clock p. IN. OF the 10Th day OF
july ISIS. at which time the said bids will h.
opened. or the PAVING OF Tweuty-SXth street
from the south line of Fifth avenue TO ire
mort n line Of seventh avenue. in accordaI.c :
with The ordnance passed therefore on the
18th day OF April 1885. The said ordinance and
the Specification for the said Improvement are
now ON tile in the office of the city clerk.
The contractor viii be paid follows: In
cash and bonds bearing interes. at per cent
per ilnnum. ~ specified and provided in the
ordinance concerning said Improvement Bids
will be received for the whole of said work.
and all bids snail he accompanied by 4 check
payable t. the order of Il. j. Medill, Us pre- 81
dent of the boa q of local Improvements and
certified To 10y some responsible bank for an
amount Of the PROPOSAL. said bids and checl;
shah be delivered to the president of the
board OF local improvements. AID no proposal
viii be considered unless same be accompan-
led hy such check.
The board reserves the right to reject any
or all OF said bids. The person or persons III
whom such CON ract shall be awarded shall at
once cnf er into Il bond with said board equa
20 the amount OF the contract. with good and
sufficient securities To he approved by the
BOARD conditioned That he or they will Fer
form said worh acco ding to the contract auG
ordnance. and that be or they Will pay al
damages occ.lsioneG by any delay or Gefau
| OF theirs
Dated at Rock Isia1d. Illinois. this 18th day
| of july. 1895. Il. j. MEDILI. JR.. president.
+. \. PENpFR.
| HENRY kINNER.
| Board Of Local Improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
An Example of O'Connells wit.

Daniel O'Connell, though brilliant
and witty, was daringly vulgar when
he set out to attack an opponent At a
Dublin election he started to assail Re-
corder Shaw, who was very dignified
and handsome man, by declaring him
q fellow whose visage would brighten a
horse from his oats. The lord mayor,
who presided, remarked OH these ameni-
ties and said it might be supposed such
a critic, like Hamlet's father, was en-
dowed with Hyperion curls and the
front of Jove himself, instead Of q
wrinkled brow and a scratch wig. AS
for himself, he would not be unwilling
to compete with the demagogue before
q jury Of ladies if they could only see
him us nature made him without the
aid Of the barber O'Connell strobe to
the front of the platform, snatched off
his wig and pointing to his naked head
covered with stubble of gray hair,
cried, Ladies, l demand your instant
judgmentr' Of course he had the laugh
and the best Of the encounter. San
Francisco Wave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
An Unexplained Point.

Peter Lombard points moral in the
English Church Times with this story:
Mrs. Proudie the excellent wife Of
the bishop of Copeminster, down in the
midlands. does admirable work by 60
ing among the poor people and talking
to them out of her own experiences and
giving them wholesome advice. She did
so the other day at Mudbury, near Cope
minister. Next day the rector's daughter
at Mudbury said to one of the audience
of the previous evening, We'll, Mrs.
Toddle, what did you think Of Mrs.
Proudie's address, oh, it was very
good; but, you see, she only went half
way. Whatever do you mean, Mrs.
Toddle?' said the young woman. We'll,
miss, she didn't tell us what she does
when Mr.. Proudie comes home drunk.
We should like little advice on that
ere point
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
WILD WIND IN WISCONSIN.
Kills One Man as Far a Reported and
Does Much Damage to Property.

Milwaukee, July 20.-A severe wind
storm followed by very heavy rain
prevailed in Wisconsin yesterday after
noon, extendingas farnorth as Marinette
and west as far as Black River Falls.
Many buildings were damaged, trees
NSre uproOted and crops in many sec
tons leveled. Much damage was done
in this city. At Marshfield the storm
was terrific, blowing off the steeple of
the Evangelical church and tearing
down the smokestack from the Marsh
field brewery. The roof of the Marsh
field chair factory and also that of the
Roddis Veneer factory were damaged
and Hafer and Kalsched's mill was
RACED
Frank Korneck was killed at Hewitt,
four miles from Marshfield, while work.
ing in barn. the building being blown
down. At Marinette the roof of the Jail
was blown off and carried a distance
of forty feet and the flagpole on the
city hall was snapped off. The Marinette
Planning mill was badly twisted. The
City Electric Light company's store
building was lifted from it's foundation
and badly damaged. So severe was the
storm that street car traffic was sus-
pended for a time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
Administrators Notice.
State OF Illinois. SC
nnn.r - RAnl- Ii md =

County OF Rock Island -
Ia the circuit court. in chancery. to the May
tern A. d lsgs Bill to sell real estate. Cen
eral No 49,.
Frank W. Bochlinser complainant, vs. Joseph
\. Blochinyer. John l.. SlochiingG4. Louisa
F. BehrenS. Fred Biochlinger, George Behr-
BehrcnS. defendants.
Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue
OF a decree Of the circuit court or said county
entered May Is. lS,, in the above entitled
cause. authoriyirg and empowering the under
signed a. administrator with the vii annexed OF
the estate of Joseph l.. Blochlinger deceased,
TO sell the real estate. with the appurtenanceS,
hereinafter described. ana all the estate, title
l. Pochlnger. deceased died seized. in fee
July. \. u. 'sss. NJ the hour OF two 81 O'Clock
p m. at the Dort7 door Of the court house in
tte city OF Rock Island. in said courrty,
Gees for sale. to the highest bidder, the fol-
lowing tract OF land. with the appurtenanceS,
in said city. described as follows:
The west haif of lot six. t6) In block
sNty-two t62l, in that part OF tald city known
as chicago or Lower addition, Md ali the es.
tate. title and interest therein Oi the com.
plainant and defendants aoove named. and
eacn OF them. and all the e-tate. title and In
terest therein whereof the Saf Joseph L.
Blochlnscr. deceased. died seized In fee sim.
| pie.
Terms of sale cash in hand.
Rock Island, Illinois. June % 1879
FRANK ". BIoCHLINGER.
| ADMINISTRATOR with the will annexed of the
estate Of Joseph L Biochlinger, deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
John 7. Stafford, Attorney.

John T. Stafford. Attorney.
State OF Illinois, -.
Rock Island county.
In the Circuit Court, in chancery. Fore
closure general No. iS,5.
RhOda Cowden Us. J. Julius Stroehle and Jane
StrOehie.
Notice IL hereby given tat by virtue of q
decree OF said court. e tered in the above en-
titled cause. on the twenty-thrtl day of June A.
ID. 1858. | shall, on Saturday, the thirtieth
day OF July a. ID. ls9s. NJ the hour OF one o'clock
in the afternoon, ut the north door of the
court house. in the city of Rock Island. in
said county of Rock Island. 10 satisfy Sad de-
cree sell at public vendue To the highest and
best bidder for cash in hand that certain par
Gel of land. situate in the county OF Rock Island
ami state oi Illinois known and describ ed a. fol-
lows to-wit:
Lot number five ~ in block number one
%. in Charles Buf0rdS addition TO the city of
Rock iSlard. aS said lot Is GeSigua:cd upon the
plat of said addition recorded in the recorder 5
Office OF said Rock Island county in book g of
records OF deeds AZ page 100 thereof
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 9th day
OF Jaly a. ID. 1895.
EIWIN +. PARAENTER,
Master Ia Chanccry, Rock Island County. III.
JOHN 7. STAFFORD,
Complainant solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
ID with shovels. Fourteen Of the cars

up with shoveis. Fourteen Of the cars
were blown to splinters and several
were burned. Windows were broken in
Oakland, Alameda and as far as Berk-
ley. One of the most thrilling stories
Of the fatality is that told by Fred
Sheriff, Of West Oakland. whose es-
cape was simply marvellous.
He said: With the other deputy
sheriffs we kept as close to the powder
house as we thought advisable. Oc-
casionally one of us would go toward
the door and assure the Chinaman that
We would not hurt him if he came out
The fellow would invariably reply that
he would blow up the place if we at
tempted to take him. Late last night
he repeated his threat so often that the
people around there thought he would
do it. and many moved out of their
homes. Had they not done so they
would be dead for their homes are
scattered over many acres. We hung
around all night. and just at daybreak
Charley White urged a Chinaman to
tell the fellow to come out. He would
not do so, but shortly after o'clock he
told US he would walk out and give US
no more trouble.
'.As soon as the fellow made his ap-
pearance at the doorof the place Charley
White and Koch walked toward him to
make the arrest. Ed White and l fol-
lowed them. about eighty feet behind
They were almost at the door when
Coon closed it with a bang. Less than
a second later 1 was being carried with
a cloud OF debris and earth swiftly
over the ground. My face was cut and
my clothes torn. ard l cannot under
stand how it happened that Ed White
and myself We're not killed as some OF
those killed were further away than We
We're.
L have no doubt that as soon as the
door was closed Coon fred his pistol
into the powder" Five minutes after
the explosion everything was on fire.
including a train of box cars The
sheriff and Ed White are complete
nervous wrecks. They were carried
over forty feet by the force of the ex-
plosion and thrown violently to the
ground
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
Administrators Petition for Discharge.

TO the heirs at law OF John Park, deceased.
Notice is hereby given TO said heirs NJ law
anu each of hem, that the undersigned has
this day dled in the probate court of the
county of Rock Island, his petition for final
settlement and discharge as administrator
with the will annexed o, the estate OF John
Park. deceased and also for the discharge of
the suretics on his official bond said admin
istratOr.
Tha, on the fifth day OF August next he will
appear before said court and ask said court
for his discharge aS above stated and also for
the discharge of said >uretie@. and also for Il
final settlement OF said estate. ut which time
and place you will appear If YOU see tit.
Rock Island. Illinois, July 18th. 1898
GEORGE HIILItR. administrator. with the will
annexed of the estate of John Park de-
ceased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
WALES MAY BE A CRIPPLE
Injury 10 his kneecap Nay Male the
Prince Permanently Lame.

London, July GA bulletin issued
last night at Marlborough House says:
'The Prince of Wales has passed a
fairly comfortable day. considering the
severe accident from which he is suf-
fering." The affair causes some anx-
iety. Another surgeon has been called
in and Roentgen rays are being en-
pioyed. 1t is feared that the accident
will compel the prince to remain in
doors for month.
The prince is quite cheerful, although
he has had to endure oonsiderab BILE pain.
1t is understood that the examination
and consultation Of surgeons will be
resumed today. Fears are expressed
that the injury TO tie knee cap may
result in a permanent weakness. per
haps in laneness. All his engagements
for the next four weeks have been
cancelled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
PEOPLE We KNOW.
They Are Rock Island People and What
They say Is of Local Interest.

When an incident like the following
occurs, right here at home, it is bound
to carry weight with our readers.
When so many strange occurrences
go the rounds of the press: are pub
lished as facts; when the intelligent
readers knows they cannot he true,
there is no reason that people become
skeptical. On one subject skepticism
is rapidly disappearing. This is due to
the actual personal experience of our
citizens and their public utterances
regarding them. The doubter must
doubt no more in the face of such ev-
idence as this. The public statement
of a reputable citizen living right
here at home, one whom you can see
every day. leaves no ground for the
skeptic to stand on.
Mrs. j. Anderson, of 1905 Thirty
eighth street, says: Il suffered from
marked symptoms of kidney trouble
for two years. Six months previous
to the spring of 1897 | had a steady
aching pain through my kidneys and
in my hips, especially after a hard
days work, when my back hurt me
so severely that it made me nervous
and restless nights. There was toe
/ frequent action of the kidney secre.
tions, as a rule, very annoying and
distressing. Doan's Kidney Pills
| We're recommended to me and OBJ
tanned box at Marshall & Fisher,
drug store. In few DAYS | began to
, improve and | continued the treat
ment until was completely cured
NV husband remarked to me severa
times that he had not heard me com
plain of my back. and insisted that
continue the use of DOan's Kidne,
Pills, but there was no need of it.
shall always keep them on hand t.
take as required. am certain tina
no one will be disappointed after Civ
inc them fair trial
! Deans Kidney Pills for sale by al
dealers. Price 50 cents. Mailed b,
Foster-Milburn company. Buffalo
n. Y, sole agents for the Unite'
States. Remember the name, Doan 5
and take no substitute. For sale b,
Marshall 4 Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
He Wasn't Left.

Biggs-Quite rivalry between Tom
and Fred.
Griggs-Yes, I understand they are
both seeking the hand of Miss Triffett.
Biggs-They both called at her house
the other evening and at once began
the exciting game of trying to outsit
each other. Tom had to give it up final
ly and left Fred in possession.
Griggs-So Fred got the best Of it?
Biggs-That's the question. 1t was a
rainy night, and Tom did not take
away the poorest umbrella when he left
the house.-Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
GOLD DEMOCRATS OF ILLINOIS
Resolve Against Voiin: for Any Candidate
on "A Erce S;lNer Hlaifnrm

Chicago, July 2o.-The state central
committee of the National Democrat
ic party held an executive meeting here
yesterday. 1t was determined to ap-
point a committee of seventh formulate
an aGdrt SIS to the gold Democratic vot-
eTs of the state reafiirming the Indian
apolis platform and advising that no
candidate he voted for who favors the
free coinage of silver. The gold DEM
oCrats VIII probably be asked to vote
for the Republican candidates FOR con-
grcss. II is not likely that a state tick
It will he nominated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Maria Summon, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed adj
ministrdtor of the estate of Marie SimnOn.
late of The county of Rock Island state OF
Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court Of Rock
Island county at the office of the clerk Of said
court. in the city of Rock Island at the Septem-
berterm. on the first Mondayn September next.
at which time all per ons having claims az ainst
said estate are notified and requr Sted to at
tend. for the purpose OF having the same ad-
lusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
qucsted to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of July 4. ID. 1895.
=. =. kENwORTHY. Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20
CH|NAMAN IS Merry.
Keeps a Threat That Blows Him.
self and Six Others into
Eternity.
WANTED FOR COMMITTING MURDER

He Takes Refuge in a Giant Powder Mag
Elow 1t Up If Any One Tries to Break
In-Tires OF His Watch and Lurins His
Pur-uers into Range He Works Death
and Havoc All Around.
Oakland, Cal, July 2o.-The works of
TIE Western Fuse and Explosive COM
pany were blown UP by a murGerous
Chinar'an at $50 yesterday morning.
Five deputy sheriffs and constables who
were trying to arrest the murderer were
killed. The dead are: Deputy Sherifis
Charles White tson of Sheriff White),
George Woodsum and d. c. Cameron;
Constables Gus Koch and ]. ]. Lori:
Mrs. Hill, and Coon Ng Chung.
The ChinaEIan had fortified himself in
the magazine and blew it up when the
attempt 10 arrest him was made.
The celestial, who was employed in
the works, and who caused the awful
explosion, killed fellow countryman
Monday afternoon in a quarrel over a
Chinese lottery ticket. He then de-
fad the officers Of the law who went To
arrest him. The murderer fled into the
magazine. which contained five tons Of
giant powder. barricaded himself and
threatened to blow up the magazine if
any one came to arrest him.
Would Die, But Never Surrender.
Deputy Sheriff White, in charge Of a
posse consisting If Constable Gus Koch
Deputy Sheriff George Woodsum. Dep
uty Sheriff D. c. Cameron. Deputy Con-
stable j. j. Lerri and Deputy Constab BILE
Harry Cramer. were on the scene of the
shooting shortly after them urder. and
kept guard over the Chinaman within
his stronghold. All the officers were
armed with rifles. After repeated de-
mands to surrender had been made. to
all of which the same reply came: II
you cone in here / will blow I'D the
magazine" the officers retired for the
night within the private office of the
company, about twenty yards away.
Yesterday morning at o'clock Deputy
Sheriff White. after a consultation with
| the others. determined to- break down
| the barricade. not believing the China
| man would keep his desperate promise
Eu; One Piece of Chung Found.
Accordingly the entire posse headed
/ for the door. True to his word the Chi
naman fired the giant powder, and in al
| instant terrific explosion occurred
| killing five officers and blowing the Chi
| paman to atoms so small that but ore
4, piece was found. Whites body was
| fearfully mangled. 1t was found nearly
200 yards away. Koch was also badly
disfsured. but lyived long enough TO be
taken to the hospital in a patrol wagon
! where he died. Mrs. Hill was visiting g
| Mrs. Pride. who lives across the way
| She was killed by the falling debris OF
| the building. All the buildings took fire
! and the works are completely wrecked
| -Four houses are also blown down, an(
about forty partially wrecked. Deputy
| Sheriff Fred Sheriff and Deputy Whit,
escaped, but are painfully wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-20

September :. 512ia 5.121s 5.62i. 5.e5
Produce: Butter - Extra creamery.
1Gc per n: extra dairy. Ike: fresh
packing stock, 10@lO1Sc. Eggs-Fresh
Turkeys, case per ID; chickens, 7i2G Sc:
spring, l2al3c; ducks. 6G6lac. Pota-
toes-New, Sl.7502.OC per hrl. Berries
Raspberries. red. coarse per Apt case:
black, 5566Gc per LOOT case. Blackher-
ries, G0G90c per 16-It case.
Chicago Live Stock.
Hogs-Estirnated receipts for the day,
20. GOO; sales ranged at S290@395 for
pigs. $3.SCM4.l0 for light, sS.S5G3.95 for
rough packing, S3.S5m4l2i2 for mixed
and s3.S5a4.1il2 for heavy packing and
shipping lots. Cattle-Estimated re-
ceipts fer the day. 4Go0; quotations
steers. si15G510 good to choice do.
si.50@4.S5 for fair to good. s4.15N4.60
common to medium do. SHOALS
butchers steers. si.2565.I0 fed western
steers s3.GGG4.20 stockers. s4.00M4 so
feeders. s2.50m4.25 COWS, s320M4.S5 heif-
ers 50 10m425 bulls oxen and stays
So 60I410 Texas steers, and s4.15MG ~
veal calves. Sheep and Lambs-Esti-
mated receipts for the day. 10000: quo
tations ranged at s400G4S5 westerns,
| s325@5.10 natives and si.e5M6.50 lambs.
indianapolis Markets.
Indianapolis, July 10.
Wheat-Firmer: No. red &c. Corn
-Firner for white: dull other colors;
No. white mixed 32llc. Oa.s-DulI:
| No. mixed 25c. Cattle-Active and
| strong: sS75G5I0. Hogs-Active: 81 %
m4.1O. Sheep-Lower; s20Omi.;o. Lambs
Lower; sSm5.75.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee, July 10.
Wheat-Firmer; No. l northern. SIC
| No. northern. sec: September. .0I7c
| Oats-Ac lower. 26M27c Rye low
er; No. l, 4sl2c. Barley-Dull: No. .
September, Acc: sample. sie.
| Toledo Grain.
| Toledo. o.. July -.
Wheat-Ifigher and firm; No. 2 cash
SIC. Corn - Dull and steady: No. :
mixed 33kc. Oats-Quiet, No. 2 mixed
2ilac
| Local Markets.
Corn 3Oa32c
Oats-25Q3Oc.
HaymIigothy 1910; wild t7Gs
Butter-Fair to choice, I2c; fresh creamery
15,
Eggs-lOc
Chickens--Spring, q, 4Oas2 IS per dozen.
| Cnal-SOft loc.
Catue-But hers pay for corn fed steers
SIC.
Hogs-sa 5oos3 Is
| Sheep-4H05c.
| Spring LaInb-tS head