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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27
WENT 10 JAN FOR LOVE
woEan takes All the blame fer q
Hurder Fer FIance Committed.

woEan takes All the blame fer a
Hurder Fer FIance Committed
The supreme court CT Mexico has
asked President Diaz 10 pardon Maria
Mortezi.los. who, sSHe time ago, was
sentenced 70 20 years Imprisonment
in Eelcn Jail for murder she never
committed. The crime for which she IS
suffering punishment was the killing
OF PascauI Mcntatlo. in a family quar-
rel. Miss MonieSi-los' lover. Piquinto
Torres. was the real murderer, but be
cause she loved him Maria was willing
to take the penalty She took al the
blame for the murder and during the
preliminary inquiry BY the third crimi-
nal Judge. and aftcrtvard al the trial
BIZ Jury, ssoutly maintained that she,
and she alone. was responsible for the
death of M0ntafi0. whom she had killed.
she said. TO free herself from his con
stazt courtshiP ard dishonorabIe
propositions. Torres. therefore, got
CT scot free, and the woman, IS the
murder was considered TO have been
committed under aggravated circum-
stances. was sentenced 70 20 years in
prison. a sentence which she cheerfully
accepted But Tcrres, WHEN he got
cut, was unfaithfui. and jealousy then
proved too much for Maria when she
learned OF this She presented the
elearest proof that she vas innocent
and Torres guilty.. and showed letters
from him TO that effect Her first at
tempt to secure relief was made before
the superior tTibuna. and was unsue-
cessfu'. hat the supreme court has just
set aside that decision and asked Presi-
DENT DE- 10 crart her freedom.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27

The progress in the construction and
working Of ozone generators has hats
" been such that oEons ear ROW be pro-
6ueed IN large quantities continuously.
and the industrisi application OF ozonv
oSn. therefore, be carried on now At 4
relatively low cost and On q largs
scale. Impure water can be rendered
wholesome and drinl1s,e by means r.
ozone. which in The presence CT wstc
acts as j very powerful S2cterieiGe.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27
"KInE TO EvRYsuDDIE."
The odd InserfPtfon on a Kentucky
Tombstone.


Il saw a rude, roughly hewu stone
above 4 grave On an eastern Kentucky
hillside few weeks since" said state
insurance solicitor to a reporter for the
Louisville Evening Post, "that was
placed there before monument makers
fourisaed in that part of Kentucky.
There were but two graves in the little.
unfeneed spot. and they were in the
center Of a sassafras thickef. This old
stone. over which The ivy had crept. well
nigh blotting out the inscription. bore
these words, which seemed TO have been
chiseled by trembling fingered novice:
Jane Laler, ded Agus. 1919. She WIZ
aiIus kline to eyrybuddie-' / thought as
stood there by the weed-crested mound
Of what world Of meaning there was
in those few simple words: She w-uz
aiius kline 10 evrybuddie.' When shall
have composed my weary limbs for the
last sleep 1 would ask 10 greater boon
than that such 4 compliment might
truthfully be placed or the tomb above
my silent form II was 70 different
rom any OF the chiseled platitudes one
sees in large cemeteries 1 wondered
wat loving heart could lave inspired
4. and stopped TO ask about the woman
/ whose gentle life could merit 50 tender
4 tribute Nobody on either side of
/ the nsountairs knew much OF the Law
ler family. but one CID mountaiLeer
said he lad been r0id the woman was
/ the wife Of an cd woodsman who lived
/ and hunted on Mount Elkhorn in the
frst half Of TIC present century. The
pa.Sied hand of the loving husband
doubtless traced the last testimonial OF
.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27

4 new invocation is an nnhurusi ssnd
brick. made Of SEA sand or waste saut.
from mines. clay works. etc. bapnd re-
gether by 4 preparation of silica. alum
muriasic acid and Portland esmeu
ard producing. according to the claims
CT the inventor. "A substantial ard
servicsab,e article. impervions TO the
atmosphere and suitable for every
building purposes
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27
% o - 7<1]8 "a 3 0 . "a Q - "a
!, THE PROMOTER.
By G. B. Durham.
Ae~S~%S~ee~s~e%s~

THE SCHEME Of the California Con-
solidated Ditch company COM
prised a dam across a mountain stream.
4 storage reservoir. 4 canal several
miles in length curviug around the base
of a granite butte, and farmers galore
upon the subjacent plain The com
pany was capitalized at s1.O0O.o0o. and
its sole assets consisted OF articles OF in
corporation. Office furniture. ard pro-
moter This may seem a high inventory
value for a promoter, but good one IS
worth il. and this man certainly had his
work cut out for him.
With an empty treasury, il became
necessary to reverse the rule obtaining
in similar engineering operations of be-
ginning at the head Of the works, and to
secure first the land. secondly the set
tiers, and lastly the water. The lands
included in this proposition were in
use as grain fields and sheep ranges, ard
as such were valued at but 4 few dol
lars per acre. Vita water for irrigation.
they could be su5eIivided into ten-acre
I fruit farms and sold for 2O-fold their
present value. The problem before the
I promoter was TO buy these lanGs 7.th-
out money. 10 sell them without water,
/ and 10 get rich from commission OF IS
per cent. The company's problem vas
to ouild the irrigation works out of the
I proceeds Of lard sales. and TO pay fer
/ the land later from money received for
water tolls. The promoters instrue-
iious were Biblical: what thou has
10 Dc. do quickly But On long time,
sch for cash or good paper. The opera
ton was to be equivalent TO kitius
checks on = grand scale. II they sue
ceo&ed. they were iinanciers; If they
failed. scaanps.
"Fail?' quoth the promoter. 1t ISM
on the cards. Within two years we shall
have every teu-acre tract sold and i'm
proved; in i've years we shall be ship
ping fruit by the train load. It is IN,
chance Of a lifetime 10 secure. at homi
cost, Z home in the citrus belt"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27

Two years later the bubble had burst
aud the canal company was hopeless
lyinsolvent II hadfurnished much work
and little pay TO Fred and TO 4 hundred
other settlers as unsophisticzted as he.
The canal was Incomplete; not a drop
Of water had ever reached the parched
soil upon the little knoll they called
their home. Even The customary rainy
season had failed them. ard the effort
10 raise 4 crop OF grain upon their small
holding had resulted only in loss Of la
Der ard Of seed. The wife had been
hopeful and helpful until the baby came
to the cabin for little time and thence
10 neighboring cemetery. Now she
was very ILL., and Fred was impcve--
ished.
The cid farmer had foreclosed on his
blanket mortgages. and already with
his gang plows was restoring the big
field to It's former aspect. The cabins
tina. dotted II here ard there. if not re
moved by the settlers. were torn down
when the plows reached them. and only
ragged board piles and mounds Of earth
where cellars had been dug marked
their former SITES.
Fred took his wife to a hospitali in the
county town and she died there.
In 4 few months the winter rains viii
transform all the landscape into fields
of living green. Then, cut OF the ahan-
doned colony. the little cellar mound;
at each cabin site viii look like sodded
graves.
Fred Is in the Highland asylum.
But the promoter fares sumptnousls
every day.--Ssn Francisco Argonsct-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27

a shepherd OF Chambery. Savoy,
employs a horse instead of dog to
keep the herd together. The horse
understands the orders given him and
carries them on, rs inteitigently as the
hos,-;vaincd dog.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27
sfLt'ER LEAF REBERAH NO. p.

Silver Lear Rebeizah Lodge No. y. !. o. o. F.
q chaliis holds il, regular meetings in The
G'dd Fellows Hall. on the s.id ana 4th Tuesday
evenings Of each month. OF O'Clock. al
I;ebal:as members ia sood sta,tdins are in
tittd 10 attend.
MRS. I'll. PAUL y. c.
Eiss liza Hanna. Secretary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27

Under rew imperial uknse in Rus
STA labor uPon sundays or or the IA
great feast days Of the Greek calendar
is 10 be severely punished. Hours Of
labor are restricted 10 eight for chill
dren ard II for adcl;s. snd 10 ten hour
Va SATURDAY.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27

In one Of the hot interior valleys CT
California, on a still June morning, a
vast field OF ripe barley spread out en-
rolling plain. al the base Of the butte.
like a greet eopper-colored blanket. Il
was as though the towering mountain
had risen suddenly from sleep and flung
aside his covering. \ harvesting ma
chine, itself wei propOrticnsd 10 the
largeneSs of the task. moved Slowly
along tie margin of the grain field. IN
travelling the blanket in strips 20 feet
wide. This modern evolution Of the
sickle and the hailcut the grain, threshed
it, put it into sacks, and scattered the
straw. Forty mules. eight abreast,
tugged and sweated at their task as they
dragged the machine upon the long
slope. A cloud of protesting locusts in
front. 4 dust ard chaff cloud following
these with the four men Of the crew
were al the life and al the mOysmeat
within the prospect.
This is a fine morning. don't
think" said the man at the water-butt,
putting his head into bucketful, is
that breeze mover a-coming? I've seen
the sand-augers down the valley FOR AZ
hour"
Hand me up can Of tina; stufNSnd
don't sc; impatient" replied the driver
1t is only about ten O'Clock. You'll
have chance TO sizz,e fer an hour Vet.
The machine grosEei and lun2lcret
along to the next corner. where q hal
gave the kicker chance TO resumes
Say, is this place actually hotter thar
every other place.
"oh. l don't kaow." was the re
ioinder; but l know You viii think s.
wherever yon hapPens to be, in ihi
world or the next one"
NO wonder the Old man has sold The
ranch for just about money enough L
oil the machine one season"
What dc You mears heard eigh
dollars su acre"
lie told rue himself Shat he got onl,
SlC0 cash and gave two years time.
reckon he Will get the land hack. IL
/ sold it twice before"
~ lie does get the land again he'll b
on, two crops Of grain" persisted ID
kicker.
Much you knew about il" said tn
driver. Il tel You the cid man is
weather sharp. lie figures on coup,
/ Of dry seasons after th;s big crop. y
WIZ save his seeA and rests up the lame
get small payment or two from thcs
fellows, and in about three year
we win ice cutting him the bis
] cest crop he ever raised. with the mule
a-sweating and YOU a-kicking n, ever
corner. just like now"
Whats the lay. anyhow" asked III
oiler.
'Why, haycnt you heard abou, ill.,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-27
|..nodiCal Properties. !

Many varieties of mineral found these grounds
They sulphur aa and other properties among the
while there heahful and refreshing cold
springs beside them The invalid will obtain in this park
these healthful waters. restoration.
The sportsman will find better fishing and hunting grounds
any portion those seeking pleasure
find this very desirable spot.
There will always attendants and the propretos
invite all to come and see for their own satisfaction
K D. WILLIAMS, Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
REFUGEES on THE FULTON.
FRENCH WARSHIP RESCUES WEALTHY
sPANIARDS AS WELL AS HER
OWN PEOPLI


fc,,pv11rh, 1898 by the A,scc,a..d Pr-ss)
On BOARD the Associated Press Dispatch boat
Kate Spencer of Havana May : via Key
West Fla May 10-The French sloop-of- war
Fulton schooship. passed out OF Havana
Harbor at about o'clock yesterday afternoon
The American warshps lying outside closed IN
on her when she sped in tho ofing. and the
Mayaower temporarily flying the AdmiraFs
remnant. passed near enough 10 examine ner
with marine glasses. The Mayfower dipped her
flag and the Fulton returned the salute. Tho
Mayhower then signalled 20 the other ships and
thew all hauled of and gave the Frenchman a
wide berth.
The Associated Press dispatch boat ran along
side the Fulton within easy haiing distance
Aboard Of the French vessel were a number OF
Spanish refugees who crowded up to the rails
Several OF them were OF the wealthy
class. judging from their apparel There were
doubtless some French citizens among the refu-
gees. but the majority were unquestionably
spanish The Kate Spencer saluted the tri-
color as she passed under the Fulton's stern.
and the salute was acknowledged. Some OF the
sail,rs syung their caps above their heads. but
the refugees at the rails looked sullen. and made
no SIGN The Fulton headed west by southwest.
rrobahlv bound for Vera CRUZ. Mexico
The officers OF the blockadnG fleet are cha
grined because the French steamer Lafayette
WAS allowed 10 enter Havana Harbor last Fri
dav as they convinced that she carried
arms and munitions OF war. But. as one Of
them remarked. Uncle Sam can AFFORD TO be
generous as no amount Of contraband OF war
.a, holm Spain now" The courtesy asked by
tho French Government was that the Lafayette
be allowed to land 1870 passengers. vigilant
watch IS being kept. and when she leaves
Havana she will be required 10 show afirma-
,,v.lv that her cargo Is unbroken. Failing. she
may vet become a subject for the prize court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
NATIONAL AUTHORITIES WILL SELECT.

Albany May 70 (SpecaD.-AdJu General I1.lng-
hast returned from New-York last night accompa-
MED BY Major Burbank. OF the United States Army
who IS stationed at the National Guard mead
quarters
Replying 20 2 question to the dlspatch OF SIX
regiments from the State camps southwark IN re-
sYonss 20 the order received from Nasnink 'O" '"'
Adrtsnt- = GENERAL said: 90, .
selected the arst 20 leave the STATE, ana ,4oY
"etner the names OF the regiments seI'citL,, =
10 made public tonight / think the news VII. re
-.dae public tomorrow Tho military a1lh0fI''.ss
- 'lls State w!ll have no part IN the eie'toh ~
80 special regiments. that VIII De oeciuen ~ NV
recruiting Officer Of the United States 49,.
apparently the regiments which VIII % seleC.
81 70 "a viii be those having the largest propoi ,
e.n o. COUNTERS already sworn IN. ior the ''''e'
sues IS IN hurry 20 secure he regiments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
THE sTRATHDEF WARNED OFF.

Copyright 1898 BY ;hs Associated Prsss)
On Board the Associated Press D!spatch-ooat
Kate Spencer, of Cardenas. May .. via Key
West Fla. May 1O.-The British tramp steamer
strathdee, Captain Curre, attempted to run the
blockade yesterday but was overhauled by the
gunboat Machias. The captain Of the Strathdee
said the vessel was loaded with sugar. and that
he had on board number OF Spanish refugees
from sagua Ia Grande. He also said the steamer
was bound for Matanzas where It was desired
% cisembark some of the refugees. The com
rnander ~ the Machias was scepticai OF TINS
story however and warned the captain or the
strathdee that II he attempted 20 take the YES
sci into Matanzas she would DO fred on, where
upon he put about and steamed away IN the
direction Of New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
FLYING SQUADRON QUIET
VESSELS SECURING FULL COAL SUPPLY
AMMuNITIoN FOR AUXILIARY CRUIsERs-LEAKs
OF INFORMATION TO BE STOPPED
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSE.l

OF INFORMATION TO BE STOPPED
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSE.I
Newport News. Va. May 1O-Another quiet
day was spent by the Flying Squadron at Old
Point Comfort Now it is known the Coal
ing Squadron" Barges have been alongside all
of the ships replenshing their bunkers, and
quick work has been done on the New Orleans.
The Minneapolis weighed anchor at this port
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and dropped down
to Old Point Comfort. after taking on the last
OF her supply of coal. The full strength OF the
Flying Squadron is again gathered under
Commodore Schleys command. Old Point
Comfort, ready to sail when the word
The cruiser St. Paul came further up the
Roads this morning. and is anchored off
the city. taking coal. Captain Sigsbee did
not Join his ship until late last night. He left
the ST. Paul at Delaware Breakwater. put
ashore, and came down to Old Point Comfort by
rail He spent the evening making arrange
ments here for coaling his ship. and returned to
Old Point Comfort at late hour. The cruiser
brought down In command OF the executive
officer Lieutenant Commander W II. Riggs
and will remain until tomorrow night at least
When the St. Paul passed the Minneapolis
this morning the sailors on the man-of-war went
wild with enthusiasm. and cheered the graceful
liner TO the echo. At $50 o'clock this morn
ing the special Adams Express train. over the
Pennsylvania road. carrying two loaded
with ammunition for the cruiser Yosemite. ar
rived at the shipyard from Jersey City. The
train left Jersey City at $40 o'clock last night,
and ran into Newport News without having
made a stop The average speed made on the
run was sixty miles hour.
More ammunition for the cruiser Dixie will
follow tomorrow. The Yosemite Is still await
ing orders She has steam up and may sail at
any time The Maryland Reserves for the Dixie
arrived at the shipyard to-day from the re-
ceiving ship Franklin. The marines will arrive
tomorrow.
The British steamship Anta, Captain Mon
tell. arrived here this morning from Nassau,
with passengers, on her way 70 New-York On
entering the Capes last night the Antilia was
chased by the cruiser st. Paul which made for
Cape Henry at the same time.
on coming alongside. after entering the Capes.
the cruiser proceeded. and the steamer came
10 this morning She started for New-York
this afternoon Captain Montell reports pass
ing no steam vessels OF any kind on his voyage
up. The Pennsylvania batteries which are TO
serve as defence 70 the shpyard VIII arrive
In the morning.
Commodore Schley. Il Is understood. is max
ing an effort 10 ascertain from whom the news
paper men are obtaining all OF their information
about the movements OF warships and inside
matters that are not supposed 70 ne for pup
lication The railway and telegraph companies
have been warned about giving out informa-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
SUFFERING ON THE PRIZES
RED CROSS FINDS WORK TO DO IN KEY
WEST HARBOR
room AND FRESH WATER SUPPLIED TO MEN
ON CAPTURED FISHING sMACKs-A IA"
THAT OPERATES CRUELTY
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNgl
Kew West Fla. May 10-The members Of the
American Red Cross who left New-York with
the idea O. succor.ng the starving reconcen-
trsdos In Cuba have found an excellent held
for their labors here In Key West where there
arc nearly two hundred Spaniards, mostly fish
erren. prisoners on vessels captured while run
ming the blockade. and without means OF sub
s,.tence Most Of these unfortunate men have
lived on Ash since they were captured. and none
Of them have had chance 10 obtain food as
under the law they are not permitted 10 IeaVe
their vessels The naval officers here have no
authority to supply the captives with food from
the ships IN the harbor. their lot Is far from
being enviaole.
When Miss Clara Barton received word or
their plight she sent Dr.. Egan. the CHIEF medi-
cal officer OF the expedition. with several at
t4ndants around among the feet Of prizes TO
distribute food On one OF the larger snacks
DR. Egan found that the crew had had moth
ing but fish 10 eat FOR general days The We'll
In ihe boat in which there We're hundreds Of
Zee fish contained also q large number Of dead
ones which were purified and were rapidly
roIuting the living ones. The physician I'M
,nediately ordered the dead fish removed and
fresh water pumped into the we'll He then
furnished bread potatoes and salt meat 20 the
crew, 60 that the continuity OF Friday diet
might he changed
When the prize cases are settled the Govern
rnent WIFI care FOR and feed the men taken on
board captured vessels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
SIGNAL SERVICE LINES COMPLETED.

Southampton. Long Island. May lo-The coast
signal service is now in thorough working order
Signal Corps men Of the Naval Reserve are % duty
day and night In the signal stations a. Mon'auk.
Quogue and Fire Island and communication can
be had at any time between the mosquito feet pa
trolling the const and New-York
When vessel of the feet has a message to COM
mur!cate to the War Department the vessel signals
the nearest signal station and the IS sent
from station 70 station ny flags in tho lay time
and lanterns nigh;. until II Is received ut Fire
Island when II IS transmitted by telegraph to New
York headquarters.
The Life Saving crews. who usually relieved
from duty at this season Of tho year VIII remain
on duty all summer II the war continues Tho Life
Saving men are cooperating with the Coast &
nal Corps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
INDIGESTION

is not light matter. 1t is liable to
wreck prosperous business and de-
stroy happy home. Cure ii in time
by using KutnOw's Improved Effer-
vescent Powder. "Having used your
Effervescent Powder, l deem it my
duty to recommend it. 1t is as neces-
sary as food or drink" New York,
April 2Sth, '9S. James Boyce, ia E.
lOSth St., City. A sample sent, free
and postpaid, to every applicant who
mentions The Tribune when writing.
For sale by all druggists. Positively
refuse substitutes they are worthless.
Kutnow Bros, Is Astor Place, New
York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
ACCEPTABLE RED CROSS SUPPLIES
BISHOP POTTER PRFsIDEs At a MEETTHG or THE
NATIONAL RELIEF COMMITTEE.

\
NATIONAL RELIEF COMMITTED.
Bishop Potter chairman O. the National Rcd
Cross Relief Committee. presided a. special meet
ing OF the committee yesterday IN me rooms ~ 80.
Chamber Of Commerce a resolution providing
that all contributed supplies approved by tne or
fcias OF the Red Cross be accepted Was adopted.
The nature Of acceptable supplies Vas embodied IN
tho resolution and Information the subject Will
DO furnished by Mrs John l.. Gardiner. chairman
Of tho Wornan's Committee No go MadlsOu-ave.
Tho preparation OF surgical supplies and The pur-
chase Of medicine. wfl he confined strictly 20 the
officers Of tho organization. % avoid al possibility
Of contagion
The COMMITTEES that will go to Washington and
confer with The President and necessary sufhori-
Ties augmented b. the addition Of Bishop Pot
ter and Alexander r orr Tho other MON bers u
this COMMITTEES Lev = Morton, william +
Warcwell; Dr. ". Lesser. Or George + SArafy
and r Gaillard Thomas. Or FcN Adler was
added 10 tho Committee Of TWENTY five.
The treasurer announced the receipt of The first
check from tho firm Of Arnold Constable < CO..
and said IL was for the sum OF g. 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
ARMOR FOR TIE NEW BATTLE-SHIPS.

Washington May 10 (SpeciaD.-The Navy Depart
mcnt to-day advertised for 100 tons OF Harveyized
arror sor the battle-ships Illinois. Alabama and
Wisconsin, which are rapidly approaching compile
ton At Newport News. Philadelphia and San Fran
cisco Work on the armor for these vessels under
ordinary circumstances should have been begun TWO
years ago the delay having been caused by the
ceedingy low price TO which Congress limited its
cost per ton. There are only two concerns In the
country which can undertake tho contract and
these are expected TO submit their bids within
week dividing the work between them at a reason
able price which has already been practically
agreed 10 by the Navy Department officials.