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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-14
CHOICE LINE WASH FABRICS

Largely added in gnghams Madras French and American
organdes percaes ETC. We show very large of very
exclusive cepons single skirts lengths, grenadines
Extra values in black serges at soc.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
Custer City Notes.


CUSTER, IDAHO, Feb. IL, 1893.
! Things are moving along in
the old camp of Custer in quiet
and prosperous manner.
We have just had the worst
storm of the season. In the town
of Custer it rained considerable.
but higher up in the mountains
1T was snow and wind. Down on
the Yankee Fork there were sew
eral snow slides, which detained
our regular mail for the first time
this winter.
Nearly everybody in camp are
employed at something, that is
those who dseire employment,
but there is class of men in our
community that would not work
anywhere, unless it was in the
chain gang, and yet they manage
to live off the community through
a system of general forage, such
as visiting chicken houses and
wood piles after night; breaking
into a house occasionally; taking
care" of a wood chopper or a
miner if they come to town and
get q drink too much, and play
ing a game of poker occasional
ly, at about five cents ante. All
such they consider big means
of support.
The Lucky Boy mill has been
closed down few days to make
some necessary repairs. OF late
1T has been running with better
success than last summer. 1t is
to be hoped that they may CON
tinue to improve on their process
of reducing the ores of this dis
trict.
The Lucky Boy mine is pro-
ducing plenty of ore to keep the
mill running and does not lessen
the amount in sight, but under
the management of a man that
understands his business like
superintendent Norman, there
will always be ore reserves to
draw upon.
The Black is running their new
mill, but have not all the stamps
dropping yet on account of the
shortage of water. It is almost
sure of being a success under the
able management of Prof. Scher-
merhorn and his efficient sub
ordinates.
Senator Coryell is acting as
postmaster in the place of Mrs.
Thomas, who has gone East on
a visit, with fair chances of be-
postmaster permanently
union of hearts with
that estimable lady.
WOOD CHOPPER.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
The ". o. T. M.

2. A. Kinzel, Deputy Supreme
Organizer, Knights of the Mac,
cabees, +. A. Taylor, of Twin
Bridges, Montana, Deputy Sup
RENE Commander K. o. r. M,
State of Idaho, arrived in Chal-
lis last Friday evening, and will
organize Tent at this place if
they required number of persons
can be obtained for charter.
Being somewhat acquainted
with this Order, we believe it to
a good institution. It claimed a
membership in the United States
Dec. 31st, 1897, of 288, $50, and
is rapidly increasing. 1t a secret
as well as fraternal Order. We
wish the gentlemen success.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
yellow JACKIE, and Fornsy Float.

FORNEY, IDAHO, Feb. II, 1898.
Geo. Lewis was out after the
mail Wednesday.
We are happy to learn that
Mrs. Farnham is up and around.
G. G. Williams is stopping
down at the Placer.
Dick Twiss returned from Sal
mon today, and will start putting
up ice for E. ]. Ripley.
Two 6-horse teams came in
the other day after a boiler and
engine which Messrs. Mcbride
& Hill had purchased from the
Prairie Basin Placer Mining Co.
These gentlemen are putting up
a mill on a piece of property
which they recently purchased
from Geo. Smith, above Salmon.
We had steady rain for "a
hours-the range is almost bare.
Stage driving is hard business
Lee Watson is suffering for
the want of sleep.
Mr.. Stone, the No. / driver,
has gone out to the springs
heart trouble f! ID. L.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
The Maine Blown Up"
Special to Boise Statesman.

Special to Boise Statesman
HAVANA, Feb. 15.-At 1O:1:
O'Clock this evening a terrible
explosion took place on boarc
the United States cruiser Maine
in Havana harbor. Many were
killed or wounded. All the boats
of the Spanish cruiser Alfonso
XII are assisting. AS yet the
cause of the explosion is not ap.
parent, the wounded sailors Of
the Maine are unable to explain it.
1t is believed that the cruiser
is totally destroyed. The ex-
plosion shook the whole city.
The windows were broken in
all the houses. The correspond
ent of the Associated Press saws
he has conversed with several of
the wounded sailors and under
stands that the explosion took
place while they were asleep, SO
they can give no particulars as
to the cause.
Havana, Feb. 16.-The widest
CONSERVATION prevails in Havana.
The wharves are crowded with
thousands of people.
1t is believed the explosion
occurred in a small powder mag
azine.
AT a quarter of II o'clock what
remains of the Maine is still
burning.
Captain Sigsbee and the other
officers have been saved.
1t is estimated that over 100 of
the crew were killed but it is
impossible yet to give exact de-
tails.
Washington. Feb. 16.-The
Secretary of the Navy received
the following telegram from
Captain Sigsbee
maine blown up in Havana
harbor at $40 and destroyed.
Many wounded and doubtless
many killed and drowned.
Wounded and others on board
Spanish man-of-war and Ward
line steamer.
''Send lighthouse tender from
Key West for crew and few piec-
es of equipment still above water.
No one had other clothes than
those upon him.
Public opinion should be
suspended till further reports.
"All officers believed to be
saved. Jenkins and Merritt not
yet accounted for.
MANY Spanish officers, in
cluding representatives of Gen
eral Blanco now with me express
sympathy.
(Signed.) "SIGSBEE."
The Secretary of the Navy re-
ceived another dispatch from
Key West at the same time with
the above but its contents were
not made public.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
Local Gieanings.
Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday
Ball En- Masq'te tonight p!
Dwight Peck, was over from
Dickey last week.
J. P. Spalding went to Hous.
ton last Friday on business.
Ex-senator Hanrahan was ur
from Antelope on Friday of last
week.
w. W. West departed for Salt
Lake City one day last week to
have an operation performed.
On account of snow slides the
G. G. & G. stage was delayed up
near Yankee Fork last week, for
nearly IL hours.
Mrs. j. P. Spalding gave her
friends pleasant party at her
home in Challis last Tuesday
night. We are told it was very
enjoyable occasion.
A number of our boys are con-
templating giving an entertain
ment in Challis in the near flu
ture, and we'll oct it will be all
right if the boys undertake it.
We regret to learn that John
Ramey lies at the point of death
at Salmon, and the end is ex-
pected at any moment. Mr..
Ramey is one of the pioneers of
Custer county, and his serious
condition is regretted by all.
Last Tuesday morning at 5
o'clock one of the boys who driv-
es stage, gave the alarm of fire,
on Main street, just for fun, you
know. Some of our citizens roll
led out bed in a hurry, thinking
the alarm was genuine, and rush
ed onto the Street to find the
alarm only a hoax. Such jokes
are no jokes at all, and are a
serious matter.
We learn of q singular case of
suicide at what is known as the
Island" on Lost river, one day
last week. Mr.. loves 12-year-
old son, got an idea in his child
ish brain that life was a burden
to him, and with the determine
ton to end his life, he took a
loaded shotgun from his fathers
house and went out to tree near
by, and after securing the gun
firmly he cooked the hammer and
then tied string to the trigger,
and then placing himself in front
OF the muzzle of the gun, pulled
the string, and ended his young
life. 1t is said the shot blew the
top of his head nearly off, and he
died almost instantly. The folks
hearing the report of the gun at
once rushed to the scene, only to
find the lifeless body of their
darling little son.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
Singissr Nuggets.

sINGIsER, IDAHO. Feb. II, 1898.
VIM. Stethem returned from
Salmon Wednesday.
The boys were signing the pay
roll last night.
The rain has done much dam
age to our sleighing.
Mr.. Brockman and his two
mules keep the mill supplied
with ore. MAYO.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22

Indications are very strong
that the battle-ship Maine was
blown up with torpedo. Out
354 officers and crew but 96 were
saved.
John Kirk is very low with
rheumatism again.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
Clayton GIsaninss.
CLAYTON, IDAHO, Feb. IS, 1898.

CLAYTON, IDAHO, Feb IS, 1898.
Joe. Gardner was in Clayton
for few days. If Dame Rumor
tells the truth. the wedding bells
will be ringing for Joe. before
long.
Mr.. ]. P. Spalding was in town
on business.
Mike Foley from Bayhorse at
tended the dance last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Fischer
left for Round valley, where
they will spend a few days in
visiting.
Clayton will give a dance on
the 22nd.
Mrs. Geo. Hosford and family,
intend spending the 22nd at
Challis. j. f.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
For TEE MESSENGER
The MlngIina of souls.

LBY T. SHELLEY SUTroN1
There are bonds we cannot sever,
There are ties which bind forever
Though our souls in silent anguish would undo
what Fate has done;
1t is all a vain endeavor,
For the ocean and the river
Once commingled, never-never-
Can be parted; both their waters are united
and as one.
We are mingled in devotion
Like the river with the ocean,
And the one without the other were blank
nonentity;
Bathed in sorrows briny lotion,
Quaffing, each the bitter potion,
Thrilling, each, with one emotion
Though we live as separate beings It's with
one identity.
BOISE, IDAHO, JAN Both, 1893,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
FoR THE MESSENGER
LO We.

FOR THE MESSENGER
LOVE.
LBY T. SHELLEY SUTToN1
Love, oh, Love thou precious Love =
Thou again hast found me
In thy fetters would move
Let them fall around me
Time again for thee to prove
cannot resist thee
Thou art cruel, yet,-Oh, Love =
would not have missed thee
Many sorrows 1 have known
Thou hast made them lighter
Clouds and darkness both have flown
And my sky is brighter
Raise thy fetters, let them fall
Ger my languid being
Though those fetters should enthrall
'Twere thralldom freeing
BOISE CITY, IDAHO.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22
George Washington.

o. Washington thrice glorious name,
What due rewards can man decree
Empires are far below thy aim,
And scepters have no charms for thee /:
Virtue alone has your regard,
And she must be your great reward.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22

w. J. Trealor returned from
Salt Lake Thursday.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-02-22

VIM. Waters came out from
Custer last Saturday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
THE LUMBER TRADE.

Pacific Coast Wood and Iron says of the lumber trade:
 The lumber trade for the past month has been dull, and April opens with gloomy pros pects The fact Is that lumber dealers do not farmers back. and building all over the State Is dull. Lumber in the yards is scarce, but retailers will not stock up for fear that there will be no demand. Some dealers are more hopeful They claim that the Californian Is forever looking on the dark side and prog nosticating dull times. But the world still moves Men will build, and lumber must be made bought and sold The foreign trade is small owing to the scarcity of vessels, but the Alaska craze will settle down to legitimate lines, and then there will be vessels enough to transport all the lumber needed to i'll foreign yards. The redwood men are at sea the same thing to do Is wait for something or other to turn up.
 The current market conditions all over the States have been most peculiar thls year, but only in the West in California especially, Is the lumber trade suffering to any great eX- heavy rains and accompanying overflows, but the best of spring weather followed, and the slight setback not felt. Eastern reports place the business transacted far in lS9S far ahead of the similar months last year. Some localities are not cheerful, but the gen. eral tone is prosperous
 In the extreme East summer orders are be- ginning and the spring lethargy is disappear Ing. Prices are higher and steadier in the Wisconsin district and demands eXacttng. The manufacturers have the call" and obtain their rates.
 The Northwest is happy. logs scarce and valuable and the general lumber business is profitable.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
EXPLANATION.

he arrow flies with the wind. The top fig ures at station indicate minimum temperature for the days: those underneath it, if any. the amount Of rainfall or of melted snow in inches and hundredths during the past twelve hours Isobars. solid lines. connect points of equal air pressure. isotherms dotted lines. equal temperature Tho word high" means high barometrc pressure and Is usually accompanied by fair weather: low refers to low pres sure and is usually preceded and accompanied by cloudy weather and rains. Lows usually first appear on the Washington coast. When the pressure is high in the interior and low along the coast. and the isobars extend north and south along the coast, rain is probable but when the low is inclosed with isobars of marked curvature. rain south of Oregon is m- probable. With a high in the vicinity of Idaho. and the pressure falling to the Cali fornia coast, warmer weather may be expected in summer and colder weather in winter. The reverse of these conditions will produce an onpOSite result
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
SWALLOWING HIS WORDS.

While I was at Moscow" writes a traveller, whose words are reproduced by the Detroit Free Press. "a volume was published In favor of the liberty of the people. In this book the iniquitous conduct of the public functionaries, and even of the sovereign, were censured severely. The book created great indig nation, and the offender was at once taken into custody. After being tried in summary way he was condemned to eat his own words. A scaffold was erected in public square, the imperial provost, the magistrates and the phy sicians of the Czar attending, the book was separated from the binding, and the margin cut off. The author was then served, leaf by leaf, by the pro- vost, and was obliged to swallow this unpalatable stuff on pain of the l1nout, more feared in Russia than death. As soon as the medical gentlemen were of the opinion that he had eaten as much as he could with safety, the transgres- sor was returned to prison. This pun ishment was renewed the following day, until, after several hearty meals, every leaf of the book was actually swal- lowed"
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
EASTERN MARKETS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK. April News having an im- portant bearing on the all-absorb.ng question of this country's relations with Spain was ex- ceedingly scarce to-day, as Congress was not in session. The absence of developments left the situation much as it when trading ceased yesterday afternoon. and when all classes of owners offering stocks for sale on the presumption that with Spain was in- cvitable Yet prices show net gains to-day
 extending to over point in many cases and the extreme recoveries from the lowest show variations which compare favorably with the violent changes of last Monday and Wednes- day The market was exceedingly feversh and cratic during all of the two hours session, in spite of the varying news. Most of the activity based the supposition the absence of all symptoms might itself be a symptom" This uncertain state of affairs naturally begot an inclination to leave contract obligations out standing. Most of the existing contracts on the exchange based on short sales of stocks, and the uncertainty found expression in buy ing to cover. The timidity of the shorts was
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
KANSAS CITY
ASSOCIATED BANKS STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, April 2.-The Financier says: The statement of the Associated Banks of New York city for the week ending April shows an increase of S1, ,S69, ,325 in excess reserve but 1t is evident that the gold imported to date does not show in the totals. Since the present movement began there has been received in New York over s29, COG. GOO in specie, but the specie increases, as reported by the banks since the first receipts. less than $22 coo OOO This. it should be stated. is inclusive of domestic receipts. The operations of the week were net widely different from what had been antici- pated. Loans show further shrinkage of si,317 200. due to general liquidation in Stock Exchange circles and the sale of sterling ex- change collateral. while deposits decreased s 4l3, 700. The shrinkage in deposits proba bly, represents, in part, withdrawals by interior banks. since the movement of currency Is once more against this center, but the loss of $4 250,- 700 in legal tenders appears to be in excess of the known shipments to country banks
 The decrease of a, 413 700 in deposits lowered the reserve requirements $s53, ,425, and this
 added to the gain of Sl 015. 300 in cash, makes the expansion in excess reserve reported above. The banks are on very solid footing
 Their business has been narrowed to close linn its and the cash reserves have increased in proportion. Counting the gold now in ship ment and the larger amounts which can be obtained without trouble they are prepared to meet emergencies. Future money quotations depend this weeks developments in Con gress, but 1t Is assuring to know that the chances of squeeze In rates have been mini mixed to a large extent by the appropriations already made. Any rapid advances are bound to bring additional and heavier gold imports
 as the interior banks have taken at least s20, GOO from New York institutions It is interesting to note that the lawful reserve of the national banks. according to the state ments to the Comptroller February IS were s10. 900. coo heavier than on December 15 and that the percentage of reserve of the country banks was no less than 34.2s per cent. The
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK. April 2-Cotton quiet; mid ding, 3-l6c
 NEW ORLEANS, April 2.-Cotton steady;
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
BUsINEs,
LOCAL MARKETS.

PoRTLAND, Or, April 2.-Exchanges, $240, POI; balance, s52. TIP.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
DRIED FRUITS. NUTS. RAIsINs. ETC.

Press advces from the East report more in quiry fer California Peaches and Apricots. and at rather better prices The local markets are also steadier. as already mentioned.
 DRIED FRCITS-Prunes. carload lots. 3N@ 4Ac for 4O-5Ts. 3A@3&c for 6o-sGs. 2N93Ac for 60-70's 2Aq2%c for 70-S0s. 1A92Ac for S0- sGs: lhQlAe for so,loos: Peaches. agse; fancy. Royals and 7aec for good to fancy Moor parks Evaporated Apples. sh97o: sun-dried. 4@5c; Black Figs. in sacks. 2Q2lac: Plums. +1a@4a4c for pitted and 1Q1hc for unpitted bleached Plums. 5a5Ac: Nectarines. 495c for prime to fancy: Pears. 21a0411c for quarters and 3@5hc for halves. according to color. etc.
 RAISINS-1a92c for two-crown, Sc for three crown. 3ltc for four-crown, 411c for Seedless sultanas; 2xc for seedless Muscatels and slS
 NUTs-Chestnuts are quotable at Sc per ID; Walnuts, 5@6c for hardshell and eQ;c for softsheli; Almonds. 21t931c for hardsheiI. 596c for softshell and 79sc for paper shell: Peanuts. 4@51ac for Eastern and 4tsc for California Pecans, 6h9Sc: Fiberts S11610c: Brazil Nuts s@sc per ID: Cocoanuts. $4 5095 per 100.
 HoNEY-Comb s@loc for bright and 597c for lower grades: water-whte extracted, 41s6 Sc; light amber extracted. 3E@4Ac per lb.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
 STEAMERS TO SAIL.
STEAMER DESTINATION SAILS
NOTICE TO MARI, FRS.

A branch of the United States Photographic Office. located In the Merchants Exchange Is maintained in San Francisco for the benefit of mariners without regard to nationality and free of expense.
 Navigators ally invited to visit tho Cffice, where complete sets of charts and sail- ing directions of the world kept on hand for comparison and reference. and the latest Information can always be obtained regarding lights. dangers to navigation and all matters of interest to ocean commerce.
 The time ball on top of the building on Tele- graph Hill Is hoisted about ten minutes before and is dropped at noon. 120th meridian by teegraphc signal received each day from the United States Naval Observatory at Mare Island Cal
 notice Stating whether the time ball was dropped on time CT giving the error. If any. Is published the same day by the afternoon papers. and by the morning papers the follow ing day. W. s. HUGHES,
 Lieutenant U. S. N. in charge.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
PROVISIONS.

The market continues fiat, at unchanged prices.
 CURED MEATS-Bacon. sAc per ID for heavy. 9%c for light medium 1oXc for light. lie for extra light and 12lsc for sugar-cured; Eastern sugar-cured Hams, 1oh@1Ic; CaIifor- mia Hams, 1oc; Mess Beef. s per bbl; extra Mess Beef. $10; Family Beef. S11@12; Salt Pork, S: extra prime Pork S1o; extra clear, SIS; mess, $16; Smoked Beef. 11Q12c per lb.
 LARD-Eastern tierces quoted at 511c per lb for compound and 7c for pure; pails, 7Xc; California tierces, 51sc per lb for compound and SIC for pure: half barrels, eAc: 1o-lb tins. TAG: 5-lb tins, Sc.
 CoTTOLENE-Tierces, sh@s%c: packages. less than 300 lbs-1-lb pails. 60 in case, SHc; Bib pails 20 in case, sAc: 5-b pails. F in a case. Shc: 10-lb pails in case, Shc: 50-lb tins or ? in case. 7ssc: wooden buckets. 20 lbs net. 77sc; fancy tubs 80 lbs net, 7Mc; half barrels about no lbs TIC per lb.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
EXCHANGE AND BULLION.
WHEAT AND OTHER GRAINS.

WHEAT-The Ecclefechan takes TOT Cork s7.- Futures did better again. but there was no change in spot values
 Iidewater quotations are as follows s1 46A for No. l. s1 47lb for choice and s1 50G1 K per ctl for choice for milling
 CALL BOARD SALES Informal Session-9:15 o'clock-December- 20oo ctls s1 A. COCO. sl 4ots 2O0O s1 401s 12 0oo Fl 40A F, 0O0 sl 401s; 5000. S1 4N.
 Second Session-December-20O0 ctls $1 40I5 5000, S1 40&; 12,0 coo. s1 4oM
 Regular Morning Session-December-34, GOO ctls, sl 40a4 22000, s1 40ss.
 BARLEI-Both spot and future prices ad- vanced under improved trading. Cause, con- tnued dry weather
 Feed. sl 17l&Gl 221s; Brewing nominal at s1 25 a1 30.
 CALL BOARD SALES. Informal Session-9:15 o'clock-December-s00 cts. s1 1s1z ? 2oo0, s1 lsa4; POGO. s1 1s; l2oo0 sl 1sA 4o00 sl 1918; 20o0. s1 1eA.
 Second Session-December-20 ctls s1 20: S. 00O sl 20ss: 2000 s1 202; 24 4000 Ss1 20lR May 2000. s1 2119: 2000. s1 2l&.
 Regular Morning Session-December-4O ctls 5! 20; 14,000. s 2o1a; 20Oo. s1 2oa4 40OO s1 20as Mav-SoO0 S1 21
 OATS-There is nothing new to report Fancy Feed s1 92i36l 35 per ctI: good to choice, sl 27kGl 32M; common. s1 22l4a1 27ls; surprise, sl So@l S7h: gray, s1 22ls@1 2714; milling. sl 25G1 90 per ctl
 CoRN-Is stili dull at the old prices Small round yellow. s1 10G1 12ta per ctl: large yellow, Sl o6hG1 10; white. sl 12ls.
 RYE-S1 171561 20 per ctl
 BUCkWHEAT-s1 T5M2 per ctl
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

San Francisco temperatures: Maximum. 55 minimum. A; mean. 50
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour, quiet; winter patents S4 S0d5; straits, S4 20D 50; spring patents. s4 2Ol5; straits, s4 4ol4 5o bakers, s 4o@3 75; spring specials. 8 40 No spring wheat, 90Q96c; No. red, S1 02ql 02$4 ; No. corn. 2sas @2slac; No. oats, 25l4c; No. 2 white. I. o. b.. 2SA Ag29Ac; No. 3 white S,%g S prime timothy seed, $2 6592 80; mess pork per bbl, ss s5q9 70; lard. per 100 M lns $ l5@5 lIla short ribs sides Qoosel, $5q5 30; dry saited sides (boxed). s5 30: whisky, distilers' finished goods, per gal, s1 i9ia: sugars, cut loaf, 5.6Sq a.SSc: granulated. 5.l3@5. .3Sc