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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Representative Johnson of this State
expressed his opinlen to Van, the Mime
apolis Journal correspondent IN Washing
ton' as follows: "The message is ali
right, but it was disapointm snt the: the
president did not come out squarely in
favor of the freedom of Cuba. think.
however, congress will supply that and We
will give him authority for the armed in
tervention he asks for, and instruct him
to exercisa. that authority Immediately.
The Spanish soldiers and sailors will
meet their equals, whereas our diplomats
have met their superiors"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
TAX PAYERs-TAx NOTICE.

TAX PAYERS-TAX NOTICE.
All unpaid personal property tax for
S97 and prior years, will be placed in the
hands of the sheriff for forced collection
as provided by section 60 of the Session
Laws for 1897, on April Is. Those owing
taxes will save expense and trouble by
paying before that date.
JOSEPH MANN,
County Treasurer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Dan Murphy, after thoroughly securing
the county for cattle from from Dog Den
range to the Sandhille and from Yankton-
ey creek on the Burleigh county line to
the porth border of the Berthold Indian
reservation, departed eastward with his
purchased herd, Wednesday morning.
The impression left behind among new
and old acquaintsnces was that he wasn't
such bad Murphy after all.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Chicago Inter Ocean: 1t was William
Shakespeare who referred to inpratitude
as the crime of deepest dye in the long
train OF human vices, and, as usual the
bard of Avon was right. There is no
other crime that can come within speak.
ing distance of it. It stands alone ma the
most monstrous of human lnflrlnities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Mary Powers Young woman Of Mil
ton. Pa. was put under the influence of
ether about ten days ago to have a tooth
pulled out. Attending physicians we're
able only to arouse her for a time, and the
next day she fell into trance that lasted
for fourty-eight hours. When she came
out of it she predicted that we'll known
man OF that town would die at 6 O'Clock
that night, and he did.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

A SET net or fish trap found in anv of
our lakes Or streams by tbs deputy game
war Zen, specials or peace officers will ne
ecessitate their destruction and possibly
heavy fine meeted out to offending
owner if such can be found.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Though pretty late, congratulations are
none the iess hearty from friends her. on
Editor Woods elevation to the mayoralty
of Steele. He will be able to keep good
bank account now.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Mise Hilda Satteriund returned via
Mandan from the Valley City normal
school, Friday evening last, and on Mon
day morning commenced teaching three
months term of school at sverdrup school
house No. 2.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Superintendent Holtan is teaching the
Turtle Lake school during illness of In.
structor Ranard.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Private advices from Bismarck this
vening are that the American minister
at Madrid and the Spanish minister at
Washington have received their passports,
that demands have heen made upon Spain
for indemnity for the loss Of the Maine
and that unless Cuba is evacuated by
Monday force will he used.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

All Sheldon surprised his many friends
here by his return to Washburn Monday
e"ening in good health ard spirits. He
ow one Of the most productive ferns in
Tie county, and will probably put most of
il to crop.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Anime pound girl enliv.ned the home
OF Mr.. aud Mrs. ia. Bureum, of Conk-
ling, Sunday evening. So at least Farmer
Chessworth informs Us.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
Miss Mary Skinner of Bprleigh county
is now teaching the Falconer school.

I Lorin Smith and family Of Washburn
are preparing to move up next week and
take possession OF part of Elm Point.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
NOTICE.

A list of lands that will be sold under
tho Woods bill will be filed with the
clerk of court April l6, 1898.
JOSEPH MANN,
Co,nyTrs .ursr.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
Local Items.

War! War.
People excited.
Fiver clear Of ice.
Wheat in Chicago, $1os.
Boating season here again.
But little rest for farmers now.
Blaekleg killing off cattle in Mercer
county.
Clerk Of Court Falconer is cutting quite
a shine now. Bran new buggy and
spanking team.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

J. J. Delaney, of the stock firm De.
Laney Bros, headquarters, jamestown,
was in Washburn two or three davs this
week, aud in conjunction with Dan MUIR
ply drove of quite large herd of cattle
Wednesday morning from the Merchants
corral, the stock having been gathered up
and purchased from our county farmers
and stockmen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Minneapolis Tribune: 1t really be-
gins to look as if the Rubernatorial fight
in North Dakota might he between those
eminent REPRESENTATIVES, of the press. Edi
tors Winship and Edwards. for there are
intimac cions il the former secures The nem-
ination in the Republican convsnti on his
Fargo rival for honor viii accept an in
dependent nomination and endeavorsto
rally the entire opposition forces about
hla standard. A contest of that sort would
be one of the most interesting which that
state of lively political history has.ever
witnessed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Wells County News: TheSoo railroad
company b putting IN a side track at 4O6
-Cassefmsn Anton Erne. Fessenden's
we'll known citizen, has the contract and
Ahe work is to be completed some time
this month. Casselman bids fair to be.
como the ''bix city" of McLeau county in
the near future.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
DR.. D. 0. BRUCE, v. S.

All stockmen wishing to get their cattle
vaccinated as preventative of Black
Leg should write to mt at Fessenden,
N. OAK. Terms reasonable.
d. O. BRUCE. V. s.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
War flags are now flying over the Mer.
chants hotel and Contractor Andrew Pc.
terson's headquarters. Washbutn.

! Minneapolis Tribune: Public Exam
lner Taylor. of South Dakota, comes near
er earning his salary than snv man in the
State, from all accounts. He il not only
kept buay checking up the PoPp'ist Off
ciala but he has begun No de've into some
of the past his cory off State financial mat
ters and is said have ;.5iscovered short
age in connection with lacconnts which
we're supposed to have 1eeen settled as
far back as 1894. It begins to look as
though several gnns on both sides of the
next State political fight are liable to be
spiked from the start.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Tom Peterson Of this burg has tender.
cd bis natie for enrolment as volunteer
in the war against Spain. Tom is a
member of the James Heath Sons of Vet
ersn lodge of Mclean county. and is a
lental dscepdent of the Swedish colony
who, ,ssttled along the New Jersey coast
about the year 100.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Ice along the Missouri bordering
Mclean county commenced breaking up
in patches Sunday evening but the run
did not become general until the day fol-
lowing. The raise of water was not over
three feet succeeding the final moving
out. and otherwise the breakup was un-
eventful.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13

Word reached town this morn
ing OF a fatal accident which be-
fell a man named Hoelzle the
first of the week about thirty
miles up Salmon river, in the
neigh borhood of II. H. Chase's
ranch, on the grade on the west
side of the river. 1t seems that
the stage driver noticed a team
and wagon standing at the foct
of the grade, but he could see
nothing of the owner. Thinking
that some accident had happen
ed to the wagon and that the dri-
yer had most likely gone for
assistance, he went on his way.
thinking little more about the
circumstance. In the meantime
George Ellis, who had been to
Salmon, returning to his home
home on Pahsamaroi, also MOTTO
ed the team and wagon, and
thinking it somewhat strange,
determined to investigate the
matter. What was his horror
upon reaching the spot to find
Hoelzle still in death, where he
had lain most likely since Mon
day morning, at which time it is
supposed the accident occurred.
The supposition is that the reach
of Hoelz's wagon had become
uncoupled, causing the wagon
to swerve and tumble over the
grade, dragging horses and driy-
er with it. The deceased was
lying about ten feet distant from
the wagon, and had apparently
not moved from his position af-
ter striking the ground, which
gives rise to the theory that his
neck was broken in the fall. The
team was still standing hitched
to the forward trucks, where they
had been seen two or three days
before.
Word was at once brought to
town and Justice J, f. Major,
actlng In the capacity OF coroner,
repaired at once to the scene of
the accident. 1t is likely that he
will return with the body to-
morrow. The decease was a man
about so years of age, and leaves
family which at present re-
sides in the t. j. Taylor house
on the bar. 1t is a sad blow to
the wife and little ones, and the
sympathy of the entire commun-
ity goes out to them in their
bereavement. t.-Lemhi Republic.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13
Manila Letter.
MANILA, Oct. 1s, 1898.

DEAR SISTER, thought that
l would write you a few lines to
let you know that | am in the
best of health at this time, and
hope that these lines will find
you all the same. 1t is very dull
here now as everything is quiet
and the troops are waiting for
orders to call them home, for
there is nothing for them to do,
as all the fighting is over. The
Insurgents have left Manila and
gone out into the country and
are fighting among themselves
over which shall be the ruler of
the island.
One of the boys of Co. B, Ida
no Volunteers, was shot by a
sentry in the leg for not stop
ping when halted, and died from
the wound. That is the second
man that the Idaho troops have
lost in the war with Spain.
One of the Spanish officers in
suited the Stars and Stripes last
week, and we didn't do a thing
but wipe the streets with him
and his Company, and there were
two sent to prison for one year
each.
There are a few cases of small
pox in the hospital. but the doc
tore have them under control.
So far but a few have died from
this decease.
/ hope we will be called home
before the hot weather sets in.
for it is plenty hot enough right
now that you can hardly breathe.
Capt. Murphy has gone back
home on a furlough for the bene-
fit of his health. He was the
Captain of Co. G. He left the
1st Lieut.. Hartman in charge of
the Company. l have only got
jerked up once. Have been in
the guard house once, and fined
fifty cents for missing retreat at
night.
There goes the bugle call and
it bed time We have to go to
bed and get up by the bugle call.
Well, must close as the mail
leaves in the morning ats O'Clock
and will say goodbye, and God
bless you and mother.
J. III. HORTON.
The above letter was written
to Miss Sadie Horton, a sister of
]. H. Horton, of Manila.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13

II we as Mr.. Darwin says,
FROM monkeys are descended,
Old Time. in changing things, hath not
AS yet the matter mended.
Descendants OF our ancestors
Have no such times as they,
Who had no rent or house tax
OF government to pay.
No tailor bills came in-Dame Nature
Clothing gave
And freaks OF fashion did not make
OF monkey girl slave.
So the olden ways the happiest way;
The new condition fails;
And Darwin, il you can, my boy,
Just give us back the tails
No ohurrylng out OF bed had they,
No bolting breakfast down,
No hasty walk TO shop in fear
OF some old bosss frown,
The lady monke sat not up
Till day the night did rout.
In waiting for the lodge TO close
To let her husband out.
They had no votes, It's true, but they'd
No officers to keep;
And DER defaulter's cash account
They never had to weep.
So the olden ways the hSppiest way,
The new condition fails,
And, Darwin, IL you can, my boy,
Just give us back the tails.
They had no fashions promenade,
Where beauty feet could stray;
But then the old boss monkey had
No miliner to pay.
They had no wine the monkeys young
Through night to keep a-Storming;
They saved thereby (you know YOURSELF
A headache in the morning.
A peaceful race were they who ne'er
TO wars appeal die fly.
They saved thereby occasion for
A peace commission high.
A smarter race we're they than that
Which from them hath descended,
And Time, by changing things, hath not
AS yet the matter mended.
For the olden ways the happiest way,
The new condition fails;
So. Darwin. If you can, my boy,
Please give us back the tails.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13
sealed Proposals.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Roard OF County Commissioners of Custer
county. Idaho for the care and maintenance OF
the INDECENT sick and otherwise dependent poor
of custer county, for the term of one year from
and after the second Monday in January, 1890.
An bids must be sealed and marked : Pro
posals for care OF county poor" and the same
must be iled with the Auditor on or before the
second Monday IN January, 1899. The bidder
whose proposition shall be accepted shall be
reou,red to enter into a contract 70 take charge
~ MI persons who may be lawfully committed
,o his care. and provide them with all proper
food clothing. beds, bedding medicines, medt-
col attendance, medical aud surgical applian-
res etc. necessary for their care and comfort,
,,cluding a suitable hospital or rooms to be
vscd ms n hospital in which TO care for all such
,crsons. The usual bond in twice the contract
price will be required.
The Board reserves the right TO reject any
and all bids.
SV"' GEO, E. KEYEs, CLERK.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13
Resolutions of Respect.

The following resolution was
passed by Custer Miners Union
Dec. 1st, 1898
WHEREAS, An all wise Provi-
dence has seen fit to remove from
our midst, our Brother and
associate, John McCauley, the
Miners Union wish to express
their deep regret and sorrow fer
the loss of a friend, and the de-
parture from earthly surround
ings of a comrade.
One more gone from this land OF life,
One more gone from this world OF strife;
One more gone where we'll all go soon,
One more gone to the silent tomb.
e. J. Scherm srhorn,
Committee William Bowen,
Thomas Mollart.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13

Scaled proposals viii be received by the
Board Of County Commissioners of Custer
county, Idaho, Mt their regular meeting in Jan
uary, 1890, for the repair Of that certain bridge
spanning Salmon river below the ranch of Enos
Watson, miles from Chsllis. said work is to
raise said bridge to place, taking up the sag
and making said bridge crown. Bidders are re-
ouested to submit particulars as 10 the work
and manner of repairs
The Board reserves the right TO reject any
and all bids. All bids must be sealed and fled
with the Clerk OF the Board on or before the
snd Monday OF January, 100. and marked !:
Proposals for Repair of Watson Bridge"
BY order OF the Board of County Commits
sioners. GEO L. kEYES, Clerk.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13
Music Heard a Mile.

A reproduction of ''The Blue
Bells of Scotland" a cornet solo,
played by Paris Chambers, the
worlds famous cornetist, has
been heard a mile. This is a
fact. Get an improved Gram-o-
phone, hear for yourself. Cata-
logues of instruments and rec
ords. Address R. G. Spaulding
& Co., State Agents, 734 Main
street, Boise, Idaho. %1w
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13

MUSIC :--souanr's Orchestra.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13
H. Pm. M. Sweet.
S. wa. P. Challis.
j. W--Henry Sturkey.

Scribe-T. j. Paul.
Treasurer-A. G. Bomar.
Trustees-J. G. Dougherty, J.
G. Flnnell, j. @. Adams.
w. r. Hearst, editor of the
Examiner and Journal, has re-
turned to SanFrancisco after au
absence of some time spent in
the Journal Office and the war.
SanFrancisco people were so
glad to see him that Claus Spreck-
les Immediately had him arrest
ed for criminal libel, Martin Kel-
ly asked the grand jury to indict
him for perjury, Grove Johnson
will sue for a million dollars
damages to his character. A. L..
Mcdonald has sued him for $50, :
600 fer infringement on his Klon-
dixie map and Ex- Senator Dunno
has sued him for S25, 900 damag-
es for libel, as a starter. His
other friends are expected to
show their affections and Joy
over his coming in as demons
trative a way. In the mean time
Hearst will take care of himself.
Silver, 50 11-l6; Lead. So.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13
ROAD FUND.

Chas. Kaler arrived in Challis
last Friday evening from Silver
City.
Miss Cassandra West and Miss
Peterson, of Bayhorse, spent
last Saturday and Sunday in
this city.
Congress has assembled and
the Presidents message has been
given out. 1t is considered by
nearly all as very weak docu-
ment. 1t is remarkable for one
thing, and that is its length. On
the financial question he has
little to say, bnt his views are
for gold standard.
Labor's worst enemy is the
workingman who don't work.
1t is reported that M. Spahn's
brewery building was destroyed
by fire at Salmon last week.
1t was % degrees below zero
in Challis last Sunday morning.
Remember the |. o. O. f. ball
in Challis on the 23rd.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13
*E20GAl2 MESW S.%

The Lucky Boy Company at
Custer made a draft of sixteen
men at the mine and several at
The mill on Dec. 1st. The mill
is closed down and will probab-
Iy remain so during the winter.
The force of men will soon he
further reduced at the mine.
There will be a grand ball Civ
en- at the Union hall, Custer, on
Christmas eve.
DR.. r. J. Alcorn, of ST. JOS
eph, Missouri, has located with
his family in Wallace and will
practice medicine and surgery
here. Wallace Tribune.
This is the same fellow that
held forth in Clayton and Chal-
lis last winter.
Colthorp & Morler are moving
into their new store. 1t is pro-
nounced one of the finest bui-d-
ings in the coulty.-Hagerman
Cor. Shoshone Journal.
DR.. S. L. Rogers and family
have moved into the Johnson
house on the north bank of Gar
den creek.
M. M. Sweet was elected as a
delegate to attend the Grand
Camp, M. W. of A, which meets
at Helena, Montana, and F. B.
Schermerhorn. as alternate.
On Monday, Dec. 5th, an cleo
ton for Road Overseers was held
throughout Custer county. In
this District-District No. L
Challis was the polling precinct,
and great interest was manifest
ed, and it was a more exciting
election than that of the general
election on Nov. 6th-there be-
ing 155 votes cast in this Dist
trict, and at the November cleo
tion only 168. Four candidates
were in the field, John Mock be-
ing elected. The vote stood as
follows
John Mock. .............. 90
w. w. West. ......,...... "a
Richard Benefits. ........ 6
II. G. McKendrick. ...... 5
In District No. 2. Jack Baker
was elected. In District No. 3
Dave Tewalt was elected by the
people of Clayton precinct and
M. S. Fogerty was elected by
the Bonanza and Custer pre-
cincts. All three towns are in
Road District No. 3-Clayto on,
Bonanza and Custer. Bonanza
was designated by the Commits
sioners as the polling place. The
matter as it now stands is some
what mixed up, and it is difficult
to say how it win be settled.
From the Boise Statesman OF
Dec. 4th, we learn the Supreme
Court of Idaho has reversed the
judgment of the lower court in
favor of the plaintiff in the case
of Bingham county against w.
A. Woodin, treasurer, and his
bondsmen for money lost in the
Bunting bank failure.
In this case the complaint al
legged, as the first cause of action,
that the assessor, S. c.. Crowley,
had called and sought to pay to
the treasurer the sum of S48, 7l9-
03; that Woodin did not demand
the money but did receive worth
less checks and credits on the
Bunting bank. For a second
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13

Your neighbor Stoddard has
purchased an improved Gram-o-
phone. They bought it as a
present for grandma, but the en-
tire family are enjoying it. 1t
will be a source of pleasure for
years to come. Catalogues of Il.
G. Spaulding g. Co., State Agts.,
734 Main ST., Boise, idaho.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13

credit of G. G. Wright, the out
going treasurer. Wright's &C
count was balanced up and the
remainder, $41, 143. 40 was placed
to the credit of Woodin, the new
treasurer, at some subsequent
time. The opinion holds that
this cannot be construed as a
payment to Wright. The dis
trict court is criticised sharply
for findings of fact not in accord
ance with the evidence.
The transfer on the books of
the bank, it is held, would not
operate as deposit on general
deposit. Furthermore, it was
shown by the evidence that there
was not money enough in the
bank to pay the check. drawn by
Crowley, the total cash during
that period not being more than
S12, 900 at any time.
Woodin cannot be held respon-
sible for acts of the cashier of G.
Bunting & Co., of which he had
no knowledge. If the making
the entry was equivalent to de-
posit. on general account, then it
wrs criminal act; if done by the
deputy, and if an agent goes out
side Of the scope of his employ
ment to perform criminal act,
the principal is not liable.
Mrs. F. A. Reed has been.quite
sick for the past week.
How about the Club dances in
Challis this winter ? Let some
of our society boys" make. a
move in this direction.
Miss Margaret keenan,, County
Supt. of Public Instruction elect,
is expecting her sister from the
East this week. She will teach
the Clayton school, we are in
formed.
We would suggest that the
New Years ball be given in this
place for the benefit to the pub
lie school.
VIM. Dunn. the popular hotel
man of Custer, spent last week
in this city.
L. Falls was up from Pahsam-
aroislast week.
Frank Tolman, County Com
missioner elect, Dist. No. 1, was
up from Pahsamaroi last week
on business
Emmett Hosford was down from
Clayton last week.
% degrees below zero in Chal-
lis last Saturday morning the
10th, reminds US that winter is
here again.
Our sleighing around Challis
has about played out.
Mrs. Chas. Matley, of Pah-
samaroi, had a narrow escape
from being drowned, one day last
week, by falling into Salmon
river.
Peter Mcclure came out from
Custer last week on business.
The soliciting committee have
collected nearly 500 for the
Challis Christmas tree.
We are informed that the fun
eral expenses of the late John
McCauley- -S65-were paid in
full by the Custer Miners Union.
The following named officers
we're elected for the ensuing
term by Custer Encampment No.
10, l. o. o. F., on Wednesday
evening last
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-13
Tre@wursrs~ Sosise.


The following warrants against
Custer county, will be paid on
presentation with interest to
date, if presented within sixty
days from date of this notice
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND.
tissue of Jan. %, 1881
No. 1l6.
Issue of April IS, 1881
Nos. s121 -124-125-126-and-
127.
ROAD FUND.
tissue of July 10, 1Ses.)
Nos. 59-and-59.
Interest at per cent. Inter
est commences from date of reg
istry to 10 days after date of ad-
vertisement.
j. p. SPALDING,
County Treasurer.
Dated at Challis. Dec. 6. 1898.