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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

The Colorado courts are about
to pass on the constitutionaiity
of laws passed by a legislative
body, after its life has really ex-
pired, by the fiction of turning
back the hands Of the clock. 1t
is high time that this question
was settled definitely.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

WANTED TRUSTWORTHY MEN
and women to travel and adver-
tise for old established house of
solid financial standing. Salary
$3.50 year and expenses all pay
able in cash. No canvassing re-
quired. Give references and en-
close selfaddressed stamped en-
velope. Address Manager, 355
Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

The Census frauds in Mary
land continue to spread, it now
being said that Senator McComas
will be involved in them before
long. These grandly moral re
publicans seems to be tolerably
tough after all.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

Another relic of war purchases
has come to light in transport
which was bought for $3.50, 900,
repaired alta cost of $4,000 and
now cannot be sold for even $50,
900. Somebody must have made
a mint money off of her.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

The New York courts have de-
cided that they have no jurisdic-
ton in the Castellane fraud cases
and cannot direct that Boni's S
income be garnisheed to pay his
debts. This may be law but it
isn't justice.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

Boni can lay in a fresh supply
of dueling cartridges-several
fresh supplies, in fact-now that
the court has released about 81, =
100000 of his wifes money under
its recent ruling.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

In Chicago, Billy Lorimer, the
republican boss got about half
the ministers to unite in praying
against the success of Harrison
in the recent election. Lorimer's
belief in the efficacy of prayer
has suffered a rude shock.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

The officers who accompanied
Funston are to get first lieuten-
antcies in the regular army.
This reminds us that the men
who accompanied Hobson have
received no reward commensur-
ate with the risk they ran.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

The Post Office Department
will probably permit postmen to
wear shirts of a uniform light
grey this summer, leaving off
their heavy coats. Thus the
shirt waist man approaches.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

The egg rolling that took place
in the White House grounds on
Monday, was not allowed to in
terfere with the customary log
rolling inside of the building.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

Joseph Jefferson has bought Chi
cago fiat. 1t is to be hoped, says the
Chicago Times-Herald, that he will not
begin playing the role of the hard
hearted landlord at his time of life.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

There are now 3s forest reservations
in this country, embracing an area of
46,772,12 acres, in 10 different states
and territories.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

A vaudeville trust has just been or
ganized, but there is little reason to
hope, says the Chicago Times-H erald.
that it will throw out any of the old
Jokes,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

Once more Secretary Hays
splendid diplomacy has won.
The Sultan of Turkey has again
promised to pay that idemnity-
at some time in the future.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-23

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Land Office at HALEY, Idaho,
March 18th, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof IN support OF his claim. and
that svid proof will be made before ID. Il. Nc
Calum. U. =. Commissioner at Houston, Idaho,
on April 30th, 1901, viz
WILLIAM 2. BASCOM.
for and in behalf OF the heirs of Howard
Bascom. who made Fl. L. No 1880, for Lots 9
z, and Sec. 8, TIP N, r., y E., and SEA SEA,
Sec. /, TIP. N, II. 81 f.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz
Dave Wells. August Helm. H. e. Gilbert,
William A. Boone. All of Houston. Idaho
N. J. SHARP, Register
First publication March rs, 1901
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
Pure MIX
THE DEMAND
Inspector McEVilly Deter
mined to Enforce Law
mo EXCUSES TO Be ACCEPTED
Official Now Has Several Suspicious
Samples in Chemists Hand for
Examination
NO EXCUSES TO Be ACCEPTED

Milk Inspector Walter \. McEvilly
continues TO wage war against milk deal
ers who sell milk below the standard and
is determined that the public of Whining
ton shall be supplied with milk that is as
pure as is required by the ordnance.
Some dealers say that Mr.. McEvilly is
too stringent and that he is prosecuting
rather than prosecuting. This, the in
spcctor denies and says he has no inten-
tiun of inilcting hardship upon any one
and is simply carrying out the duties Of
Bis office. This he will do as long as he
holds the position and all must suffer
alike If they violate the statute.
The question of pure milk is a serious
one especially with families who have
small children that depend greatly upon
that product for nOurishment
DR. Frank Roop Smith. the chemist,
has row in his possession seven samples
of milk which have been given him for
analysis 10y Mr.. McEvilly. and if they do
not come up To the standard required by
law. the dealer from whom they We're
taken will be prosecuted.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
PRCKARD'S DEATH WAS NATURAL
Police 80 AscertaiHed After Investigating
the Circumstances

Despite the fact that rumOrs have
been circulated that Edward H.
Packard, Of ST. Georges. who died in
THE Delaware Hospital, on Friday last
met with with foul play from what
can be learned There is no truth in the
report
Packard had been I'M Wilmington sew
eral days. and was on a prOtractod
spree. While dancing in a saloon at
Fifth and Tatnall streets. on Novem-
Der Z. he fell and injured the thumb of
his left hand, the ligaments being
torn away. For several days he aid
in a stable i'm Front street. and after
being sent to the hospital blood poison
ing set in. followed by gangrene, which
resulted in his death.
Sergeant Kelleher made an investi-
cation of the case today, but found no
suspicious circumstances. The atten-
ton of CorOner's Assistant James H..
Chandler also was called TO the case,
hut after an investigation he was salts
fled that death was due 10 natural
causes.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
RAILROAD TRACKS
BEING RIP AIRED
To Widen Yards at Edge
Moor Other Railroad
News

F., W. & B. railroad tracks in this
city are undergoing extensive i'm
lprOvements, and the work win con-
tinue for some time.
The section of track between the
railroad crossing at Fourth street and
the local plant Of The American Car
and Foundry Company has been given
Ia thorough oveThauling during the
past two weeks. Many new orossties
have replaced old ones. and i'm addition
switches have been repaired and re
pairs in general made
Trackmen AT present are engaged i'm
improving the tracks and crossings he
tween the French street station and
Washington street
The steam shovel stEl rs at work at
Edge Moor, and preparations for a
general rebuilding Of the company IS
yard at that place are under way.
The drawhridge recently placed i'm po-
stiOn over THE Nanticoke river i'm
Laurel is giving excellent results. and
the work of constructing a similar
bridge over the river in Seaford will
begin i'm a few days
Work of doublc-tracking the Della
ware division between Cannon's sta
tiOn and Bridgcvie. has begun. and as
lengthy siding extends south of the
latter town, but a comparatively, short
time will be required in which tO con-
lstruct the additional, track between the
two towns.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
ITO WORKHOUNE
FOR BEATING
Peter MCRugh Will Spend
One Year in the New
Institution

Peter McHugh, aged 2S years. was SEN
fenced in City Court today by Judge
Churchman 90 pay fine Of 500 and the
costs of the prosecution and 10 be CON
fiued in the county workhouse for term
of one year for beating his wife.
McHugh was arraigned yesterday and
the case was continued until today.
Judge Churchman. thinking that the Su-
pcrior Court would give a decision ON the
question of who were the proper authori-
ties 10 have charge Of prisoners.
When Mrs Mcliugh appeared i'm court
yesterday she testified that her husband
had choked and beaten her. Her appear
ance indicated that her statement was
true. McHugh has been before the court
eight times in three years. twice for as
sMilting his wife This fact was ascer-
tanned by the court upon searching the
court record.
Charged with acting in a disorderly
manner Frank Hin was fined s. and
costs.
Tho ease of Frank Snyder charged
with assault and battery was continued
until tomorrow.
On a charge of drunkenness G. Harry
RObinette was fined $40 and costs by
Deputy Judge Sylvester ID. Townsend
last night
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
BRIDES MOTHER CANNOT
BELIEVE She is MARRIED

Mrs. Smith. of No. 5ss South street.
Philadelphia, the mother of Esther
Smith. the girl married To Warren Bran
Drift the young man who stole her money
and Jewels does not believe that her
daughter is married
There must hc some mistake" she
said. 81 cannot believe IT, She would
not could not. marry that man. II Is ter
rhlo. She will be- unhappy all her life.
"Shc met him IN Atlantic City last
summer the mother continued. "They
went to Wilmington and started store.
My daughter furnished all the capital. 1t
did not pay, so they decided 10 sell it "a
couple of weeks ago My daughter re-
ceivcd 500 in cash. She put the money
and her jewelry away, and Brandrif
stole everything and ran away. Then she
came home she didn't have penny. and
she was very unhappy.
"'Ihc other day detective came here
and said that the thief had been found in
Pittshurg. My daughter went 10 Pitts
burg with the detective, and sure
enough, there was Brandrh. ! would be
afraid of such "a man-and yet they say
she has married him.
The bride is but 20 years old.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
JURY Will
HEAR EVIDENCE
AttOrney-GeneraI Ward Will
Press His Charges
INDICTMENTS ARB EXPECTED
Grand Jury Meets Tomorrow When
Startling Facts Will be
Disclosed
INDICTMENTS ARE EXPECTED

Although Il has been reported that no
action would hc taken in the cases Of
Levy Court Commissioners John Lynn
and former Commissioner Harry White
az this session of the Superior Court, At
torney-Gcneral Herbert II. Ward indig-
nantly denies the rumOr.
When spoken tO on the subject yester-
day Mr.. Ward said.
"rhere is absolutely no truth in the re-
port. The Grand Jury meets on Friday
and at that time / will present the cases
and expect action To be taken
Mr. Ward is of the opinion that he has
sufficient evidence In hand 10 warrant the
Grand Jury in finding true bills against
the defendants and in this event VIII III
sist that the cases be brought TO trial as
speedily as possible.
The Grand Jury was discharged by the
court on Tuesday until tomorrow when
IL will again convene and take up cases
presented by the AttOrney-tfeneral. The
general impression seems TO be that Mr..
White and Mr. Lynn's attorneys will ask
the court for a continuance until the next
term of court, which will bein February.
Many prominent men have been sum.
mnned 10y the State to testify to what
they know regarding the alleged Illegal
transactions ON the part of the prominent
defendants. II Is not probable that At
torney-General Ward will produce all the
evidence in his possession before the
Grand Jury tomorrow. but will only
bring out enough to make out case
Mr. Lynn and Mr.. White are repre-
sentcd by John H. Rodney and Walter
! III. Hayes.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
VISITOR WILL ADDRESS MEETINGS
Robert Garry. Of LOckpOrt, TO be Speaker
at Church and Y. NC. 4. Services

The speaker at the mems gospel service
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton on Sunday afternoon next will be
Robert Garry, foreman Of the machine
shops Of the Holly Pump Works. at
Lockport, New York
Mr. Garry is Bible student of great
power and as he addressed the members
of the Wilmington Bible Union some
weeks ago, he does not come here as a
stranger. He has had a wonderful ex-
perience and his addresses are Of such
character as will interest every man, as
he has risen to his present position simply
through the hardest possible work
against great obstacles.
The song service will be feature as
the orchestra will be enlarged. j. J
Grubb, basso soloist. will sing a number
of selections during the service. A spc-
cial invitation is extended to the shOpmen
of the city TO attend.
Mr.. Garry will speak at the morning
and evening services at Olivet Prcsby
ttrian Church on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
HHARN Oh LAUREL
lN GRAND MASTER
Odd Fellows Annual COmIlu
niCatiOn AdjOurnS With
Banquet

The Grand Lodge of Delaware, l. o.
10. r.. yesterday afternoon elected the
following officers Grand mas
ter. w. NJ G. Hearn, of Laurel, deputy
master, Ira G. Sharpley Grubbs Land
ing. warden, p. l. MundOrf. Whining
ton: secretary. Isaac W. Hallam of
Wilmington; treasurer. A. Gilbert
Robinson. Wilmington; grand repre-
sentative. Franklin Ovcrdeer Mr..
Hallam was elected grand secretary
for the thirty-ffth consecutive year.
Later Mr. Hearn announced APP
DOintments as follows Grand mar
shal. Charles +. Bordner, of Whining
ton; grand conductor, Thomas n.
Rawlins. Of Seaford, grand herald,
Walter B. Bonner. of Wilmington
grand guardian, William n. SalmOns,
of Milford; grand chaplain, Charles
A. Cook, of Wilmington.
In the evening the Grand Lodge en-
joyed supper at TESTERS restaurant,
on East Fourth street. The dinner
was arranged by a committee COM
posed of II. a. Roop William e.
Kirby and William II. German. Dur
ing the dinner short speeches we're
made by Mayor George M. Fisher
Past Grand Master Stockwell. Grand
Master Hearn. DR.. Joseph H. Chand-
Ter. "A. w. Jester and Samuel T.
Smith.
Delaware Lodge. of this city, Dre-
sented to the Grand Lodge hand
some portrait Of Retiring Grand Macs
ter Stockwell
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
SEARCHING FOR
DESPERADOES
Local Police Want Kansas
Jail Breakers
SEVENTEEN MEN AT LIBERTY
COnyiCtS Broke Jail in Fort LCaVen-
worth on November 7-EncOunter
With Western Detectives
SEVENTEEN MEN At LIBERTY

Chief of Police Massey today re-
ceived official information of the es-
cape of seventeen prisoners who got
out OF Ohe United States prison in Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas, ON November e.
and have since been hunted by the
sherns Of that state, other officers OF
the law and a pack of blOodhOunds.
After several days chase through the
woods and thickots of Southern Kansas
and Northern Missouri. eight of the
men were captured The remainder
escaped. although two of them were
.cornered by a sheriff and
his deputies. but after a fierce fight the
men escaped. The officers of the law
were held prisoners in a house unit
the criminals made their escape.
HAS GOT DESCRIPTIONS
Police throughout the country ar,
searching for uhe conviots who hav,
escaped the clutches OF the law.
Nine circulars were received at th'
police station today describing th'
men. and asking that officers Of vii
mington be notified to keep a loOkou
for the escaped convicts.
Tho names OF the men are RObcr
Clark. No. $780, James Seymore. No
PIG; W. O. Murray. No. 1912; Twne
Barnes. No. 1915; Arthur Hewitt. No
23lO; Thomas A. Kating. No. 2293 Thi
reward for these mon is 500 each.
David Hunt. No 562: Neal Jaco. No
23l9. and Frank Lawrence. No. 2467
also are wanted as escaped prisoners
and 500 rs offered for the capture O
each Local officers have been givei
and are instructed to pick them up
! found
The Justification of the escape q
these men was forwarded to Chic
Massey by r. w McClaughry. warde
OF Tho United States prison at For
! Leavenworth
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
COAL TRADE SERIOUSLY
AFFECTED SAYS Mr.. BYE

THE scarcity of cars continues To az
feet the coal trade" said Charles Bye.
secretary Of the Charles Warner Com
pany, to a reporter for the Evening
Journal this morning. "and matters are
becoming worse all the time"
When asked if the firm was losing any
orders as a consequence of the ear
famine. Mr.. Bye replied in the negative.
but added that they were enabled to look
out for their customers only by making
urgent demands ON mine owners in all
regions.
Local dealers think that if thcy can
hold out until the first of the year they
will bee enabled to get more cars. as many
at present are being used in the trans
portation of the fuel 10 the lake ports.
When navigation closes the first of De
ccmber these ears will be ready for ser
vice in other sections and will be dis
tributed at various points where most
needed.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
KING IS Sane
and CONVICTED
Court Shows No MerCy on
WOuld.be Murderer
MUST SPEND FIVE YEARS in JAIL
Elizabeth Gibbs Is Now on Trial
Charged With Stealing Spring
Heel Shoes

The case of John King, charged with
murderOus assault on his wife, was
given TO the General. Sessions Court
jury at 1915 of.ock this morning. King
was represented by Victor B. Wooley,
whose defense was that the prisoner
was insane at the time the deed was
committed. Mr.. WoOlley presented a
strong defense.
After THE jury had been out about
twenty-five minutes it returned YER
dict of guilty in manner and form as
indicted.
King was sentenced to pay 81 600
fine, to serve five years in the county
workhouse. and stand one hour in the
pillOry on Saturday between the hours
of 10 and O'Clock
John RollO was arraigned and enter
ed plea of not guilty to the indict-
ments against him The prisoner is a
physical wreck He tottered as he
walked into the court room and did
not lift his eyes while being arraigned.
Robert Adair, who is counsel for him.
asked that trial of the case be contin-
ued until Monday morning. The court
was unwilling to allow the cOntinu-
ance. and fixed tomorrow afternoon as
time for trial.
Elizabeth Gibbs, colored. was ar
Taigned fer stealing a pair of shoes
from Elizabeth Scott, co,ored IL was
one of the amusing cases of the term
Mrs. Scott told the court that the
shoes We're found ON the feet of Eliza
beth Gibbs. The way that Mrs Scott
. identified the shoes was by the 'sot of
them" and by the spring heels.
Use de only woman wat wears
spring heels" she said.
The prisoner made some witty re-
plies to the attorneys. She put tine
shoes on and displayed her feet to the
Jurors with the evident purpose of lead
+ ing them TO believe that. inasmuch as
they fitted her. they belonged to her.
Annie Gibbs. daughter of owner of the
shoes. proved a lively witness, as she
graphically told OF the chase and cap
Sture of Elizabeth Gibbs with the stolen
shines on her feet She knew the shoes
because they were spring heels, and
because her motber was the only co.or-
ed woman in South Wilmington who
!. wore Spring heels.
Bertha Scott said that she bought
the shoes for her mother about three
wears ago. and knew they were the
4 same shoes by "the fancy stitching
around the toes.
Norman Scott. a small son of Eliza
beth Gibbs. saw the Gibbs woman
carry the shoes away He made such
a good witness that Howell S. Eng
Hand. for the defense, asked him who
told him to tell the story he was tell
ling.
Il hain't tellin' no story" said the
little fellow am telling you the
truth"
Mr. England proved that Anna Gibbs
and her mother. Elizabeth Gibbs, both
had served time for larceny
Elizabeth Gibbs. when put on the
stand. said that she bought the shoes
in Newark about the last of June, and
wore them until she was arrested on
Thatcher street.
AlDhonse johnson told the jury that
Elizabeth Gibbs was her daughter. She
had known Elizabeth Scott and had
begged her pair of shoes from
white people"
According to the calendar of cases
for trial before the November term of
the Superior Court. there are ninety
Ieight fixed for trial by the regular
Jury and four by special jury.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
NGW COMPANY ORGANIZES
Henry N. Taylor, Of This CITY, President
OTNmyrna Organization

In the office of John L. Nields in this
city. yesterday afternoon the Smyrna
Transportation and Manufacturing Com
pany organized The officers chosen
Were. President. Henry NJ. Taylor, vice
plosid9pt. ticofre W. ReminEt1n; secro-
tary and treasurer T.. A. Jardine. OF
smyrna.
Besides running the steamer James II.
Brady. thc new company will operate the
ice plant formerly under the control Of
the Smyrna Ice Company.
h. A. Jardne will look after the Smyr-
ma interests of the company.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
Steamer Fannie Repaired

At o'clock this morning The freight
steamer Fannie, of the Wilmington
Steamboat Company, which has been
undergoing repairs at the yards Of the
local branch of The American Car and
Foundry Company. was hauled from
the marine railway. repairs having
been made The boat will remain at
The wharves OF the company until
spring, when she will be placed in
commission.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
LIBERALS HOLD COLON
Attempt MAY be Made to Recapture
the City---Dr. Burgess a Bishop

Colon, Colombia. Nov. 2i.-rherc was
little change in the situation here over
night and the Liberals are still holding
the city and making preparations to re-
sst any attack that the Government
troops may make The United States
marines from the gunboat Machias. who
landed yesterday are still ashore. guard
ing the railroad station and other prop
erty of the railroad. The gunboat itself
lies off the harbOr taking no action in
the trouble on land.
Garden City. y. Y, Nov 21-On the
tenth ballot taken just before 10 o'clock
this morning, the special convention of
the Diocese of Long Island chose the
Rev. Dr. Frederic Burgess of Grace
Church, Brooklyn. to be the second
Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Long
Island, in succession to the late Bishop
Littlcjohn.
DIR. Burgess received "a clerical votes
out Of lO6 and As lay votes out of Il.
Vienna. Nov. 2l.-The Ncue Freie
Presse prints report that Queen Draga
of Servia was shot in street in Bel
grade.
Another rumor is that she committed
suicide.
No details have been received and it
is impossible to confirm either report.
Wilkcsbarre. Pa. Nov. 2i.-District
Attorney Martin received word today
that the Special Commissioner in In
sanity who examined John Lutz the wife
murderer at the request of the Board of
Pardons, has reported that Lutz is per-
fectly sane. For, two years his attorneys
have been fighting TO save his life. hut
this news they admit, leaves 10 further
hope for him. He is To be hanged on Jan
uary p, having been respited until then.
Pittsburg, Pa. Nov. 2i.-A few mo
ments after midnight an unknown man
threw himself headlong into one of the
furnaces at Schoenbergor's mills Four
teenth and Etna streets. Almost his en-
tire body was roasted beyond identitica
tion. his left foot being the only part not
dishgured The suicide. who was about
s. years of age, will probably be identi-
fed.