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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30
WANTED TO DIE.

From the Seattle Post teli-
gencer of the 4th inst. we learn of
the attempted suicide of George
M. Osborn, who was book keep
er at Clayton for the Clayton M.
& S. Co. during 1889 and 1890.
Many of readers remember him.
In July 1890 he was married to
Miss Ada M. Fitch of the Beard
sley Springs. Osborn was of
very little account, but his wife
was a lovely woman, and highly
esteemed, and we sympathize
with her in her sad afliction.
She has many relatives and
friends in this vicinity.
In referring to the dreadful
affair, the Post nteligencer says :
1.-THE suicidal bullet which cut
off the sight of G. M. Osborn, of
Everett, is now resting in the
socket of his left eye. 1t has
been located by means of the
X-ray and expert medical auth
GRITTY has decided that the bullet
can remain in Osborn's head
without danger to his life.
1.-THE position of the bullet
was ascertained Tuesday night
by DR.. A. B. Kibbe, of this city,
Osborn being brought here from
Everett by his wife and DR.. j..
r. Hathaway for investigation.
Many people who saw the woun-
ded man taken into and out of
the Bailey building were led to
the belief that some mysterious
crime had been committed, and
could they have looked within
DR.. Kibbe's Office while the
photograph was being secured,
the scientific group might have
been mistaken for a band of red
handed murderers. The victim
is absolutely blind, both optic
nerves having been destroyed,
yet he suffers but little and bids
fair to live long in darkness.
Osborn is the victim of a most
remarkable persistent effort at
decentralization, and his escape
from three wounds, that ordin-
arily would prove fatal, is hard
ly short of miraculous. This
attempt at suicide was made in
Everett on the morning of July
25, and further details than were
at that time in the
acknowledgement have since
been learned.
lit seems that Osborn first cut
his throat almost from ear to ear
with a keen-edged razor. The
stroke was deep, but was too
high to reach the jugular vein.
Bleeding profusely from the cut,
Osborn next placed the muzzle
q 38 caliber revolver against
his forehead and fired. The bull
let fattened against his thick
skull as though it had been wax.
was apparently not even stun
ned, and had the nerve to throw
the smoking barrel around to his
temple and again pull the
trigger. This time the pistol
snapped and once more he pull
ed. The bullet entered the right
temple, passing through the
optic nerve and lodged in
the socket of the left eye.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30

When you are in need of eye.
glasses or spectacles go to Bonn.
ar's. He carries a full line of the
best material in the market, ano
guarantees entire satisfaction il
all cases of myopia, presbyopia OF
hypermetropia, at one-half the
price charged by travelling men,
and unless you ''have money to
throw at the birds" it will be to
your advantage to patronize home
industry. Come and bring your
children and have their eyes
tested, it will cost you nothing.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30

Notice is hereby given, that J.
z. Spalding, express agent for
the Montana & Idaho Stage Co.,
at Challis, will sell at public sale
at his office in Challis, on Satur-
day, Sept. Bird, 1898, at 2 o'clock
p. m. of said day, for cash, two
express packages. Said pack
ages are to be sold to realize ex !
press charges on same. 2tf.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30

Matanzas had great fun at the
military funeral of the mule kill
ed in the bombardment. This
shows that even the Spaniard
knows when to salute his sup
errors.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30

A dispatch from Hongkong ON
the 21st, says that 46 Americans
were killed and 100 wounded at
the Manila battle. The Spanish
loss was 200 killed and 400
wounded.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30
Silver Republican County Convention.

To the SilUer Republicans of Custer
County, Idaho:
In compliance with instructions
of the County Central Committee
a County Convention of delegat-
ed representatives of the Silver
Republican party of Custer coun-
ty is hereby called to met at
Challis, Idaho, on September
Oath, 1898, for the purpose OF
nominating the following county
officers
State Senator.
State Representative.
Auditor and Recorder.
Sheriff.
Assessor and Collector.
Treasurer.
Probate Judge.
County Attorney.
Three Commissioners.
County Supt. Public Schools.
Coroner.
County Surveyor.
The County Central Committee
recommend that primaries be
held September 18th, 1893, in
the following precincts. The
apportionment of delegates is as
fo11orpc
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30

Trustworthy estimates place
the 1898 wheat yield at the high
est in the history of the United
States.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30

There are found in both books
of the bible 8 1856, 483 letters, and
773, 693 words.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30

The following mining notes are
taken from q correspondent in
the Salt Lake Tribune ;
In a recent trip through Custer
county, the writer saw many
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-08-30

j. r. SPALDING,
Chairman.
F. B. SCHERMERHoRN,
Sec. Pro Tenn.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

the miners. who want to begin the ne"
year with little more signs Of pros
perty staring them in the face.
r. Chaddock. who has been clerklns
in w. w. Stedger's confectionery, mas ac-
cepted a position with Joseph Speide
Grocery Company, at Wheeling.
The iron Orders for the new ONO river
bridge will be placed in position tbs week
They are very large in size and some trou-
BILE has been experienced in getting them
in the right position for the bridge.
Miss Carrie Zane. of Wheeling is spend
ing a few days with relatives in this city
The Projectoscope company played to
fair house last night and gave good salts
faction The show goes to Cameron to-
morrow.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Gray. that died Friday evening, will be
buried to-day at 2 O'clock.
Mrs a. G. Keyser. Of Jefferson avenue
is confided to her home on account OF
sickness.
Nearly all Of the people who work out
side of the city. spent the holidays at
their homes here. will resume their duties
this week. and the town will likely be duh
for some time.
The Gallaher and Parkinson bas baii
club cleared about $12 on their dance
given Friday night. A big crowd was
present, but the expense of giving the
affair was large.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
LEATHERwooD.

The Hearnea Sabbath School nae theif
Christmas treat Monday evening. After
distributing bonbons and nuts the re-
freshments were served and presents ex-
changed ending with a bowling party
which was much enjoyed by young ana
old.
There will be services at the Vance Me-
mortal church every evening next week.
Communion service next Sunday.
Mr.. William Heiskell entertained MS
Sunday school class at dinner Thursday
evening in honor of his return from Eu-
rope.
Miss Jessie Miller is spending fe"
days in Canton visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester. Of Canton spent
a few days with Mrs. Lester, mother OF
Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. ALT Oxtoby is visiting in Clyde, Q.
MI and Mrs. Mason are visiting their
son, DR.. Mason.
Misses Harriet and Sara Dalzen enter
tanned quite a number Of friends Tues
day evening in honor Of Mr.. and Miss
Austin.
Mrs. Lura swartz. of Martins Ferry,
spent the holidays with her sister. Mrs
Streoline, of the Heights.
Mr. Chas. Austin, of Detroit, spent a
few days with his parents. Rev. and Mrs.
huStin.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
TO ANY Reliable Mar

Bert Bert Oliver was at Portland Station yes.
Thomas Lacey and Tim O'Connel lof,
yesterday for GAINESVILLE. where they have Nv
positions in the glass factory. -
me Aetna-Standard closed yesterday
for the purpose of taking stock n Viii
day. Pi' ues-
Wednesday morning ''0 NJ
Mr., and an Mrs. ]; S. Meyers. of Parkers-
burg. W. va; nave returned home after
The new well which the Belmont brew
ing company has been putting down is
completed. and will be put in onerafion
Monday The well is down eighty 't feet
and the water from it is the best IN he
had. ~ NC
A street car on the B.. b. & NJ r linz
jumped the track near the G. & P. freioht
depot and delayed travel on the line 70,
several hours. ~
Rev. Father Mattingly was at Benwoo6
yesterday attending the celebration OF
Rev. rather McMenamin's thirtieth Or
6nation of priesthood -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
SIXTY YEARS AGO.
Pope Leo Celebrated His First Mass.
The Anniversary Fittingly Com
memorated.--The Pope Was Well.

Rome. January 1.-The sixtieth an
niversary of the Pope's first celebra-
ton of mass was observed at the Vati-
can to-day Fully three thousand dele
gates from Catholic societies and paro-
chial committees were admitted to the
Sala Della Loggia OF the Vatican al
80 o'clock this morning, and shortly
after that hour His Holiness was car
ried in on a sedia gestatoria amid the
acclamations of the spectators. The
Pope officiated at his own diamond
mass. the music being furnished by
the choir of the Sistine chapel. The
venerable pontiff then attended a mass
of thanksgiving, kneeling on prize
dieu. At the conclusion OF this mass
His Holiness, in a strong voice, pro-
nounced the papal benediction. He
then took his seat on the throne anu
received delegations until 1890 o'clock
when he was borne out on the secia
gestatoria amid the acclamations OF
those present.
His Holiness had most radiant face,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
cLARKSBURa.

Clarksburg, W. Va, January The
County Court has decided there is no
necessity Of having "hcme telephone
in the Circuit Clerks office, hence it has
been removed. This is a great hard
ship on the people of the county in as
much as the Home Company has three
or four hundred subscribers, Who now
and then would like to make some in
quiry OF public officials, who perhare,,
if it was about election time. would
premise to be accommodating. But
this is in keeping with fogyism, always
patronize a foreign company, and let
your own people go to thunder"
Mr. Fred Gore, son Of S. d. Gore.
ESQ, who was seriously hurt last week
by The accidental splitting of the knee
cap, with an axe, is now out Of danger.
we are glad to say
Miss Lena Thompson. who has been
very sick at the home of Mrs ernald.
has recovered.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

from Washington, Pa, where shc iias
been attending institute
Miss Alice Ridgeley, Of Washington, Ia
is snendjne her vacation among friends at
West Liberty
snrnrise marty was given at the home
IF Mr.. John McCoIloch on Tuesday even
inc Onite a number of young people
were present. After enjoying the pleas
ures of the evening. all returned hoiie
feeling highly entertained
Mr.. Jacob Hilton's little girl. operated
on some time ago for appendicitis by Drs.
Rau and Caldwell, is making gooa re-
covery.
Miss Laura Young, who IS teachlns at
Washington, Pa, is spending her Vaca-
ton at home.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM McColloch entertain
ed number Of young people on Ihurs-
day evening. in honor Of their daughter
Miss Lou.
DR. n. d. Jobes. of this place. removes
soon to Wheeling Island. where ne viii
resume the practice of medicine. He con-
templates leaving by the first OF the
month.
School begins at the Normal on Tues
day, January a. A very large attendance
is expected this term.
Mrs DR.. Lewis. of East Liverpool. o.,
spent few days at her home in TINS
place. Her many friends gave her a
hearty welcome.
An entertainment was given al the
Short Creek NJ E. church on Friday
evening. An extensive programme was
well carried out and highly appreciated
by the audience
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
TWENTY WORDS.
Mayor Van Wyck Makes a Commend
ably Brief Inaugural Address,
The, Cities United.

New York, January New York to-
day became the second city Of the
world, with Robert A. Van Wyck as
its mayor At the city hall a large
crowd gathered early TO witness the
induction Of the new mayor. Mayor
Strong transacted a few last matters
OF routine
Nearly all the old members of May
or Strong's cabinet dropped in TO say
goodbye. Floral pieces were strewA
in every direction. A tiger, in yellow
and black immcrtelles, resting in q bld
OF roses, was cue Of the most notice
able decorations.
At ten minutes to II o'c.Ccl Mr.. Van
Wyck entered the Office. He was greet
ed by Mayors Strong, Gleason Wurs, er.
The four men chatted sCple time and
the big crowd Ct ofiice-nolGers aad ey-
office-holders made a circle around
them. About one minute before Il
O'Clock, Mayor Strong said:
Mr.. Van Wyck, the people Of this
new city, made up Of five boroughs and
$500, 900 people, have decided that YOU
should be the first mayer and descend
from your position as judge TO assume
the position Of magistrate.
My impression is that this old city
in which you and | have lived for about
the same number Of years-this old
city of New York that is passing away,
will contribute $4,000, GOO, 600 worth of
property to the new city of which you
will be Mayor: $3.50, 000, GOO of banking
stock and $1,000, 900 of deposits.
And you will take charge of this little
borough along with the Others, and you
will always feel, l know, that it is the
brightest little jewel in the cluster OF
five You have been chosen to be
Mayor of one of the largest cities in
the world | congratulate you and
welcome you as Mayor of Greater New
York"
Mayor Van Wyck in reply said:
The people have chosen me to be
MayorI received the Office from them,
and to them | will answer"
Then after a great shaking of hands
the ceremony was completed, and the
administration of Mayor Strong was a
thing of the past.
A good contingent Of Brooklynites
accompanied Bir6 S. Coler when he
took charge of the comptroller's office.
Mr.. Golfer announced several minor ap-
pointments and got through the cere-
mony of induction with little ado.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

reconstructed form is said to be one Of
the funniest comedies on the road this
season. A farce comedy to be success
lul must rely on it's performers to a
great extent Everything in NC
oarthy's Mishaps'' is new, bright, and
UP to date, and duh moment is hard
TO find, as Ferguson and Ryan have
surrounded themselves by clever COM
pany OF performers, which is sure 10
please their audience, and keep them in
The best CT humor. The cast includes
Sadie Connolly, Murphy and Mack. Jas.
w. Reagan, Lew Spencer, negro dia-
iect comedian and monologue artist
Harry Norman Baritone, Steve Fergu-
son, the Carlisle Sisters, Camilla Mar
tin, soprano, Tillie Ryan, and others
of equal merit These artists, as is
well known, must give a performance
that is first class in every particular.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

ten years ago, she still appears fire.
quently in London and the provinces.
Nine. Nordiea win room make her
lrst appearance in several important
cperatic roles. January IL, in Phila-
delphia, with the Damrosch Opera
Company, she will appear for the first
time on any stage as Brunnhilde, in
Die Gotterdammerung." The week
Of February 7, during the Damrosch
season at the Metropolitan Opera
House, she will play the three Brunn-
hides in the Ring OF the Nibelung'
cycle-in Die Valkure cher, debut in
this role) in ''Siegfried' and in die
Gotterdammerung"
Hugh Morton is the author of THE
Telephone Girl" a piece produced in
New York Monday night. He says:
Il think The Telephone Girl is. next
to The Girl from Paris the most con-
temptiblo thing from certain points of
view, that has lately been seen here.
The only question in my mind is
whether or not it happens to be of the
peculiar degree CT worthlessness that
VIII make it great box Office success.
Does it possess the supernatural
heaviness and horror CT The Girl from
Paris?' Fer the sakes OF Miss Lipman
and Mr. Louis Mann, who have worked
yaliantly in its behalf, and for the
sahes CT Messrs. Lederer and Nc
Lellan, who have given it fine pro-
auction, | hope it is deadly enough to
please the popular taste"
Isabel Irving is much disturbed be-
cause in Anthony Hopes sequel 20
'"The Prisoner CT Zenda' Flava and
RassendyH are planning to meet. Il
always felt lump in my throat in that
last scene in 'Zenda,' VIXEN Rassen-
dyll leaves Flavia forever" she says,
land | was invariably woefully sad ev-
cry time the final curtain fell But
just the same the artistic end pleased
me, and | enjoyed the task of meeting
grim fate behind the footiights. Now,
however, the sublime end of the novel
from which the play was adapted is
robbed CT its force by the preparation
Hope is making to bring his hero and
heroine face to face again. and | feel
that l never want to hear of Flavia
again. | am sorry ] ever liked her.
The next thing we may expect to hear
is that Conan Doyle has resuscItated
Sherlock Holmes
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
ST. GAINESVILLE.

ST GAINESVILLE, O., January 1.--Dr.
Bertham spent Sunday with Uhrichsville
friends.
Miss Florence Wilson visited Wheeling
friends this week.
Herman Griffith and sister Miss Nettie.
of Belmont, visited their sister. Mrs. c..
W. Finch
Miss Elizabeth Neff of Glencoe, was the
guest Of Mrs. J. F. Grassland this week.
and attended the institute.
Miss Cleo Anthony. of Martins Ferry
and Nellie Tallman, of Bellaire, are the
guests Of the family of auditor Aldridge.
Alvin Nancuren, of Strasburg, Ohio, is
visiting his parents. west of town.
Mrs. cambridge, of Toledo, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Louise Thompson.
Misses Anna Mcclure ard Margaret
Pendergast, Of McMccher are the guests
of Miss Bright West
Miss Matte Wright Of Belmont. is the
guest of Mrs Samuel Boroff
Mrs. Howard Kirk entertained a few
friends Wednesday evening in honor of
Mrs. Clyde Judkns.
Mrs. James Thompson, of Chicago. who
was called here by the death of her SON
in-law. w. w. McMones. returned home
Monday.
Mrs. w. n. Darby and Master Clar-
encc have returned horne from a visit
with Columbus friends
Miss Bess Miller Of Chicago. il visiting
her grandmother, Mrs Elizabeth Kennon.
Lon Lucas, of Gas City Ind, is visiting
his brother. Oliver Lucas. at this place
Judge J. W. IIollingsworth and wife
were called to Flushing this week by the
death of the Judges mother Mrs Ann
Hollingsworth, which occurred Tuesday
evening. Mrs. Horingsworth was 81
years old and had been an invalid for
years. The funeral took place Thursday
afternoon at o'clock.
Judge I. II. CASTOR and Deputy Auditor
Beatty attended the funeral of Mrs Hol-
lingsworth Thursday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
CRAZED BY LUETGERT CASE.
John Bass fries to Murder His Wife at
Aurora, Ill.

Aurora, III. January John Bass,
of this city. read and brooded over the
Luetgert case until he concluded that
he could dispose of his wife without
fear CT the consequences, and but for
the interference of neighbors last night
he would have accomplished his pur-
pose.
He beat the woman about the head,
and when the patrol wagon arrived on
the scene he was cayorting about his
wifes PROSTATE form, fourishing a
butcher knife in close proximity to her
throat.
On the way, to the station he gloated
over his work.
'They didn't do anything to Luet-
CERT" he said. They didn't hang hiiS
and they cannot hang me-"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

and it was evident that he was enjoying
excellent health. He received hun
dreGs of rich presents. Emperor Fran
els Joseph, Of Austria-Hungary, sent
him $4,000 forms in a gold casket and
the Queen Regent Of Spain sent mas
sive gold and jeweled goblet. His gift
from the United States was diamond
cross. President Faure sent six sevres
vases, and the present from the Sultan
OF Turkey was a superb diamond ring.
Every country sent a large contribu-
ton to the Peters pence fund.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
WEST LIBERTY.

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. January l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carver entertained a num-
Der of their friends on Monday evening
at the Presbyterian parsonage.
Prof. SHAW ana many OF the students
spent their vacation al their homes
throughout the different parts Of the
State
MISS Addle Gardner returned home
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02
WORLD OF AMUSEMENT.
Attractions at Local Theatres During
Coming Week.

A Combination of Good and Bad
offered to Patrons of the PLAY
During the Week Just Closed.
Local Notes of Interest General
Matters Pertaining to FoOtlight
Favorites.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

GRAND OPERA SE-First half of
week, "McCartny's Mishaps": last half
Of week Oliver Doud Byron, in repertoire.
OPERA HOUSE-W ednesday. Wash
JeH. Glee Club: Thursday, Digby Bell in
"The Hoosier Doctor"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

Col. o. C. Genther must now take
back seat. A Cincinnati theatre adver-
tises a rat circus"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

Don't make up your mind that the
theatre should lie suppressed until you
hear Mr.. 4. W. RAIDERS views on the
subject
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

The owner Of a farce comedy in New
York recently advertised a prize Of
500 for the best title for the produc-
ton Several attaches CT Wheeling
theatres have entered the competition.
Nothing is said to indicate the nature
Of the plot, but the title of farce
usually has little or no connection with
tbs plot 1t is almost an even wager
that tle prize money will go TO
MouEtsyille.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

The Rays had 4 Christmas celebra-
ton in washington. A feature was a
large tree with 81, 900 worth CT presents
for members of the Hot OLD Time"
company.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

TIE future of the Opera House is
still an unsettled question, notwith-
standing the directors C. the German
Insurance Company had the matter I'M
der consideration last week.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

The entertainment given by the Car
roll Literary Society last night proved
g complete success in every respect.
The Auditorium Of the club house was
we'll filed and the two farces, Turn
Him Out" and "Toodles," were enacted
in a manner which indicates that the
society is developing considerable dra-
matte talent.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-02

at the Grand the first half of this
week Carney Ferguson and Sam j.
Nyan' in the popular and well known
AcCarthy's Mishaps" will be the at
traction. "McCartny's Mishaps@ in its
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-11-17
4As fac II
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The wire tells US that Sibley was
exposed to terrible fire last Satur-
day.
Clyde McConkey has been effected
with Beneseetes the last year or so.
His mother took him up north to a
hospital last week to have an oper-
alton performed, we are all in the
best wishes for Clyde that he may re-.
turn with good health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Olson went to
Wisconsin last Thursday, visiting
relatives.
Miss Louise Berren is going to
Worthington on weeks vacation,
staying with her sister, Mrs. La
Grange.
For sale, fve-room house and 2
lots, fine location. For information
call on VIM. Nelson.