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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
CHILD LOST AND FOUND.
Messages Reporting Both Facts Re-
ceiYed at the Same Time,

A coincidence that never happened be-
fore IN the ,ecolection Of the officers nov
in service at the police station occurred
early last evening. \ call came on the
Dclmarvia telephone and Captain Black
answered it. At the same time tie
Delaware and Atlantic phone rang and
Operator Harkins attended to this call.
Over the Dclmarvia phone Captain
Black received notice from the clrrk at
j. $. Bcetcr's drug store at Delawar.
avenue and Adams streets s'lat Il lost
child was in the store. Operator Iar-
kins was receiving a message that c'uld
was lost aud the parents were making
inquiry about it.
The message taken over the Dclmarvia
phone was Immediately given to the
inauirers on the Other'phonc. Whether
the parents recovered their lost child was
not uscertained as the inquirer did not
give their names and the drug clerk LETT
the store a short time after making his
report to the police. But the child was
not in the store when Mr.. Rcetem arrived
and h" knew nothing about the matter
other than that he had received numler
Of inquiries about it.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
In the Interest Of Good Ronds

Chicago, Sept. 1.-President w. Fl.
Moore of the National Good Roads as
ISOLATION has arrived In Chicago from
Buffalo to arrange details for running
a good roads special train from Chicago
to Buffalo on Sept. II. The train will
contain about 20 cars, carrying the
latest improved road machinery. with
a corps of engineers and road builders.
President Moore said that he will con.
fer with the Pullman officials regard.
ing accommodations to carry repre-
sentatives of the press from the lead.
Ing papers Of the northern, western,
central and southern states. He will
also arrange, he said. to carry lin
tied number of reporters in automo'
biles from Chicago to Buffalo.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
All Hail
Written for the Republican.

All ildi
Written for the I'epublicau.
Hail to the land OF the beautiful
west!
Hail to the sons with freedom are
blest!
Hail to the daughters so graceful
and fair.
That equal in beauty the sylphs Of
the air.
Hail to the land of buckwheat and
corn,
Where the brave boys of freedom
we're born.
Hail to our heroes back In sixty two,
That showed Jef Davis what YAM
kces could do.
Hail to the land Of cabbage and pork
That strengthens the people to
their arduous work,
From morning It'll night no powers
can relax,
But strengthens the blow of the
woodman's AK.
Hail to the land Of punkins and rye.
That when blended together makes
agood pie,
When kreaded and baked by daugh-
ters or wives,
The best you ever ate in your lives
Hail to the land OF barley and wheat,
Hail to the land Of potatoes so
sweet,
Hail to people who think it no sin,
To stow them between their nose
and their chin.
Hail to the land of genius and art,
Where poetry and music holds its
own part,
Hail to the maid who composed a
great thing,
OF writing song for sister to sing
All hail to the land Of mysterious
knockings,
Hail to the folks that 60 without
So stockings,
That startles with wonder the sons Of
Creation.
Pass them on now William from
Greenville station.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Beaten By Husband

Elkton, Md, Sept William Spotlis-
wood was arrested last night by Cbief Of
Police Biddle and lodged In Elkton jail
on n warrant sworn out by Frank j.
Denney. of this town, charging Spottis-
wood with beating bis wife.
About a month ago tho prisoner and
Miss Jennie Denney sloped and were mar
ried at Cherry. After one week of mar
ried life tho wife was cruelty treated by
her husband. and, 1t is alleged, received
several whippings at his hands. Tho
bride of u month was taken to her home
by her parents, and warrants issued for
the groom, who had skipped town. Last
evening he came back TO Elktou. and
was arrest cd by the officer. He will bo
Qiyon hearing tomorrow. and In all
probability will be sentenced to the whip.
ping post.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Prominent Mans Suicide.

Rome, N. Y, Sept. 1.-R. NJ. Wilson,
at one time owner of the Rome Sani-
tary works. one of the largest manufac-
turing plants in the city, shot and kill
ed himself at his cottage at Sylvan
Beach. He was in the presence Of his
wife and three children when he COM
mitted the deed Mr.. Wilson left his
plant In the hands Of syndicate d
year ago and went to Boston, where
he leased buildings for the purpose of
establishing a manufactory similar to
the one in Rome.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
IS 20 q 13 2
SCORE BY INNINGS.

SCORE BY INNINGS.
Brandy wine. .0OO000100- l
New Castle "A 2000093 ks
Summary: Earned runs-New
Castle. s. Two base hits--R. Ba-
con. Duffy. Home run-Walter
Bacon, Sacrifice hits-Countiss,
Duffy. Stolen bases-Taylor.
Brainard. Duffy, Whitelock, 2; W,
Bacon. Countiss, Mcclure. Wild
throws-McGuire. Cowen. Base on
balls-Of Mcclure, l. Hit by
pitched balls-Countiss, r. Bacon.
Struck out by Mcclure, 9, Double
plays-Calvert 10 Taylor to Mastep:'
Calvert, Masten to Taylor. Passed
White, ,. Time, l.S5. Um.
pire. John F. Shearer.
The passing OF steamer yester-
day caused swells on the shores of
the Delaware river and rocked
boat containing party of five who
were grabbing near this city. This
gave sport to some Of the occupants
OF the boat who took part in rolling
from side to side and causing the
boat TO rock more violently frigten-
ed Mary Harding who jumped over
board. George McGonigle went over
after the frightened woman. In
short time he had hold Of her aud
supported her until the anchor was
lifted and the boat brought along
side OF them. They were exhaust.
ed and the woman swooned away
but was revived. A woman called
Miss Martin who was in the boat
became hysterical but soon re-
covered. The party belonged ia
Wilmington.
Miss Susan B. Spottswood and
Mrs. Elizabeth Wesbis who have
been awav during the summer have
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bull Of
Chester. have been the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph l.. Bacon.
Mrs. Looms o. Wise has return
ed from 4 months visit among
friends in Sudlersvilie, Centreville
and other points in the lower part
OF this State and MARYLAND.
MISS AUu j uSlll mas UeGu VlSlI'
iny her mother.
Charles Shcarer has resigned his
position as motorman on the local
trolley line and has accepted the
position as clerk at the Gilpin
House.
New Castle had its share of the
Storm but escaped without much
damage. The trolley cars were
used by the church people last even
ing who had forgotten to take um
brellas along and for oucc the old
blue laws were lors often.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church will
take trolley ride to Delaware City
tonight.
The New Castle people who went
Oh the moonlight excursion OF Sat-
urday night had royal good time.
Miss Wilson, Of Wilmington. pre-
sided at the organ in the First
Presbyterian Church yesterday.
The schools will open tomorrow
and then the teachers will have
their hands full.
Gunners and ina ginary gunners
are out to-day anxIo usly trying to
get the rail birds.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
DEATH CAME
In THE SURF.

Long Branch \. j., Sept. L. Frant
Howe. ~ years Old was drowned at .
o'clock this afternoon. near the iron pier
His wife was on the beach when his IN.
conscious form was brought ashore. Howe
had Just finished his work for the season
ut the Hollywood Hotel, where he was
employed Us bookkeoper. HIS wife Gnd
child boarded at the Cot,rell Cottage. OH
Second avenue. Howe. who is good
swimmer, went bathing shortly aftor Z
o'clock, His wife accompanied him to the
beach, but did not 90 in the wator. After
swimming several hundred yards, he was
returning near the iron pier, when ho was
stricken with heart failure.
The spot where he drowned was not over
four feet dOep. He made no outcry but he
was noticed by bathers on the beach who
saw hun throw up his hands. His body
wns recovered but ae1ort to resuscitah
proved OF no avail.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
DR.. Cooks Resignation in Effect,

The Rev. Dr. Il. b. cooks resignation
as pastor of Calvary Baptist Chrch took
place yesterday. DR.. Cook has made Al,
able pastor and members Of the cougrc-
CATION are sorry to see him go. lie
offered his resignation several months
ago, stating that after needed rest he
would devote himself to some neglected
literary work. DR.. Cook and his family
have been away for some time. His sue.
cessor has not been appointed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Mr., Budge Leaves Tonight,

.Vohn Budg". formerly superintendent
of the Pullman Palace Car Companys
local plant. who has been transferred to
Buffalo to take charge of that plant. will
not leave Wilmington until tonight.
Architect .Iobson of Chicago, who got up
the plans for the new shops in this city,
will arrive III Wilmington today. MIR,
Budyr will 90 over the plans that have
been completed SO far.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Syndicate Buying TrOllcys,

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 1.-The News
says that the Everett Moore syndicat>
Of Cleveland is negotiating for the
purchase Of the Sandwich. Windsor
and Amherstburg Electric railway,
which runs along the Canadian side
of the Detroit river for fifteen miles
and is valued at between $350,0OO and
100000. The road runs from Walker
vile to Ojihwa.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE

There was scarcely a ripple on
tie placid Brandywine on Saturday
when the New Castle base ball club
caught Fish Tor total of twenty
hits. All over the field went the
ball and when the smoke of battle
cleared away the score was 18 10 |.
New Castle once more demonstrated
that none but 6rst.class club can
compete with the local aggregation.
Chase put up nice game at third
base. The score:
NEW CASTLE
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Quiet at Bocos del Toro.

Colon. Colombia, Sept. 1.-Bocas del
Toro. to which place the government
sent re.enforcements last week. is still
quiet. The rebels are encamped on
Provision island. opposite the town,
while the town itself Is occupied by
government troops. The trade Of Bocas
del Toro is mostly IN bananas with the
United States,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Green case to be He ard.

The committee on Elections OF the
Board Of Education will hear the con.
test of James H. Green of the Second
ward for the seat of Bernard Donaho.
They will try to settle the affair at
once as Robert G. Fraim chairman Of
the committee wants to lea We on his
vacation on Wednesday.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
READY FOB BATTLE.
Large Venezuelan Force Massed on
Colombian Frontier.

Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad,
Sept. There are masscd near San
Cristobal and Cucuta, OH the Colombo
an frontier. $500 VeneZuelans under
Generals Echeverria and Davila In
constant readiness to support the Co
lombian revolutionists.
It Is reported that Colombian regular
forces to the number of 5.400 are near
Cucuta, and serious complications are
feared.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Destructive Grain Fire

Mount Vernon. Mo-, sept Fire
DESTROYED the Mount Vernon elevator
here, causing n loss of $4,000, The
elevator was filled with grain, all Of
which was destroyed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Tax Of Trust Com panic,

Albany. n. Y. Sept. 1.-The state
comptroller has received $500, 900 from
trust companies under the operation Of
The new tax law.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

Consuls' Exequatura Withdrawn.
Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Sept
1.-The exequaturs Of all consuls Of
the United Statss.of Colombia in Vene.
zucla have been withdrawn.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Cabinet Crisis In Peru.

Lima. Peru, Sept. 1.-The resignation
of the Peruvian cabinet seems to be
Imminent in consequence of the legis-
lative tangle which exists.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Halifax In for Repairs.

The steamship Halifax which was dam
aged In . collision recently, is at the
Harlan and Holrngsworth Company for
repairs. which. when completed will cost
$1,000
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

NET OUR PRICES ON BILLIARD AND
" pool tables before buying elsewhere.
guarantee for 70 years and are ma de- by a
new vulcanizing process; old tables fitted
with our cushions ara as good AZ new; salts
faction guArL nteed or money refunded see
our advertisement Of Manager Wanted for
lawful slot machine. Palmer Billiard Table
Works, Chicago. H.. slto oct3
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Says He Is Not n Candidate.

Dcs Moines, H., Sept 1.-Governor
Leslie M. Shaw has arrived here. With
regard to the Interview with Senator
Dollivcr, In which 1t was stated that
Governor Shaw will be a candidate for
presidential honors in 1904, he says:
NO; l am not a candidate for presi-
dent. The Senator Dolliver Interview
was as unexpected us it was kind. |
like business better than politics, and
the two will not mix. shall be slow
to break away from my previous inten.
ton of keeping out of politics. 1t Is too
early to decide and too early to talk
about it."
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
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FOR RENT.
a2D.0

IN R1RAL LOANS ON DIAMONDS AND
w oil kinds Of goods ]. D. Becker. End
~ hsnch ssrs''6 ssl'sm'
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

NOTICE - GENTS FINE CLOTHING
IN made to order by rel liable merchant tai
lor on small weekly or IN onthly payments.
Address Post ofl1oc, Box 10Y. city. a3l-2m
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

BOARDING - PLEASANT ROOMS ON
D second floor; also front rooms st reduo.
ed rates 1t tQ7 Market street. all 2tS
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
Mioers Want More Money,

HougltOn. Mich, Sept. 1.-Two hun
drcd miners employed on the day shift
of the Isle RoyaIe mine here struck
for higher wages and shorter hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
FOR SALE

I'OR SALfD-Wl1L BE SOLD THE FURNI-
II tura and household Eoods In residen oe
No. l42S Van Buren street, at private sale.
a1s.1ot
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

DH. DEHARDI"S PENNYRcYAL PILLS
~ The only genui no pennyroyal pills; .
0rugg ists0r by mall 81. Office NoajJ 9th 81
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

aIyoNsUMPTION, ASTHMA, CATAWRH
~ Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Qri ck relsie
Dr. Montgomery, sOg N. 9th street. Phila
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

EOR SALE-FULLY EQUIPPED JOB
+ Printing g,,,ns. Office Apply at No. West
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

TOR sALE-SToCK AND FIXTURES OF
II . grocery store or will exchange for q
lmall farm. Grocer. 9th and kirkwood s to.
R29yt3
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

TOR sALE-BUsINEsS WAGONS AT
Il Second and French streets Time given.
hammond. a3l. BINS
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02
WANTED.

ITXY YANTED. MIDDLE AGED WOMAN FOR
w cook also woman to wash and iron
Monday and Tuesday. Apply at S9l Rodney
street. al0.tf
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

U,oR SALE OR REXCHANaE-TW0P PAIRS
II Of 3 year old mules - few fresh cows
Ind springera oNeal Bros. MI, Cuba, Del
a8l .6t1
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

LOR SALE--SHOW CASES AND CANDY
II Jars nt 7l3 w. 4th street. a20-2tS
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-09-02

MANAGER WANTED IN EVERY LARGE
us "Game o'ekill" nickel slot machine for
Drinks or cigars lawful everywhere, takeS
place OF all forbidden slot mao hines rented
Or sold on easy pay nlents; secure territory
luick. Palmer Billiard Table Works, Chica
70. ILL., si-to-oct3
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12
ALIAS SUMMONS.

ALIAS SUMMONS.
In the Court of the Fourth Judicial District, of
the State of Idaho. County of Custer
Robert Parsons,
Plaintiff.
against
Henry c. Shelton. summons ON
j. n. Shelton, FOrecsOsure of
John Shelton, Mortgage.
Matilda GaslSins,
Malvina Lundy,
Elizabeth skeleton,
Mary j. Skelton,
Martha Curry,
Nancy Roller,
Defendanfs
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12
GONE HOME

Leda V. Wilkinson, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Wilkinson, of Challis, was called
to its home in Heaven on Tues
day afternoon, March 5th, 1901,
aged, / year. 2 months and s
days. The child had been sick
for about two or three weeks
with bad cold. and being of a
frail constitution, she could not
recover.
Death is sad, and especially SO,
when the yonng and innocent are
taken away. This was q bright
little child, and in her death has
left broken circle and a home
in sadness.
The relatives have the sym
pathy of the entire community
in their bereavement.
The obsequies were held from
the Congregational church iu
this city at 10 o'clock a. NJ, on
Thursday, March 9TH.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12

MOTTO E.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board OF County Commissioners of Custer
county. Idaho, at their regular April 1901 meet
ing for the care and maintenance of the INDECENT
sick and otherwise dependent poor OF Custer
county for the term commencing April 18th,
1901 and ending January 18th, 1902. The person
whose bid is accepted will be required TO enter
into a contract with the Board to furnish a
proper building to be used as a hospital: to
furnish food. clothing. beds lights, etc. as we'll
as medicines medical and surgical attendance
appliances to all persons committed to their
charge; to decently and properly inter all per-
sons who may die in the county hospital. In
fact, at his own cost and expense, To do all
things which would properly be required OF the
county to do in its care of the INDECENT sick and
otherwise dependent poor CT Custer county.
Also to provide all medicines, medical and
surgical attendance and appliances to persons
confined in the county Jail
All bids must be sealed and marken Pro
poSals for Care OF ounty Poor and filed with
the Clerk on or before April Sth. 1901.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
by Order of the Board.
GEO. E. REYES, Clerk.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12

Defendants.
The State OF Idaho sends greeting to
Henry c. Shelton, ]. N. Skelton. John Skel-
ton. Matilda Gaskins. Malvina lundy, Eliza
beth skelton. Mary j. SHELTON, Martha Curry,
Nancy Roller,
Defendants.
You are hereby required to appear la an
action brought against you by the above nas.ed
Plaintiff in the District Court OF the Fourth
judicial District of the State of Idaho. in and
for the County OF Custer, and to answer the
complaint filed therein. within ten days-ex-
elusive of the day of service-after the service
on you of this summons. IL served within this
county or. IL served out OF this county. but in
this district, within twenty days. otherwise
within forty days, or judgment by default will
taken against you, according to the prayer Of
The said action is brought to obtain decree
of this Court for the foreclosure OF one certain
mortgage, described in the complaint and ex-
ecuted by the said defendants on the 9th day
of July. 1899, to secure payment of certain
promissory note of date July 27th 1893, for $500
due one year after date, for value received. pay
able to the order of plaintiff bearing interest at
the rate of one per cent per month from date,
until paid, payable at the store of Levi Staples,
Houston, Idaho. Said mortgage covering the
Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter;
the East half of the Southwest quarter, and the
southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of
Section l3, in Township s. North of Range %
East of Boise aiming 100 acres.
That the premises conveyed by said mortgage
may be sold and the proceeds thereof applied
to the payment of said S2OO00 with interest at
one per cent from July 27th. 1898; for s25 90 At
torney's fees, and costs in this action. And in
case such proceeds are not sufficient to pay the
same, then to obtain an execution against said
defendants for the balance remaining due. and
also that the said defendants and all persons
claiming by. through, or under them, may be
barred and foreclosed of all right titles claim,
lien. equity of redemption and interest in and
to said mortgaged premises. and for other and
further relief.
And il you fail to appear and answer said
complaint as above required the plaintif will
take defanlt against you and apply to the Court
for relief demanded in the complaint. (See
complaint on file-certified copy thereof here
with served.)
Given under my hand and the Seal OF the Dis
trict Court of the Fourth Judicial Dis
@1N trict of the State of Idaho, in and for
We/yN the County of Custer. this Sth day OF
S|S) March, ia the year of our Lord one
thousand, nine hundred and one.
GEO. f. KEYES. Clerk.
L. H. JOHNSTON, Attorney for Plaintiff.
First publication March 18th, 1901. VT
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12

Only one tOwn-CuSter-ln
this county shows an increase in
population during the last ten
years of gold rule. The camps
in the above list that show an
increase are gold producers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
LAND OFFICE AT HALEY. IDAHo,
January 2eth, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before L. IL.
Johnston. u. .. Commissioner, at Challis, Ida,
on March 18th, 1901, viz
WILLIAM II. MILLICK.
H. f. f4O5, for the NE4 NWA, Sec. 10, SM
SWA, Sec. 3. TIP. IA N. r. i9E.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz
Daniel G. Breyer of Challis Idaho.
John Stephens. -
Elizabeth stephens, of a ="
Spencer Helm, OF Custer, Idaho.
N. J. SHARP, Register.
First publication Feb. 5th. 1901.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12
APPLICATION FOR PARDON.
ssssssssssessssssssssssses
NOTICE or RoRFEHTURE.

To the Administrator and Heirs or Assigns of
the Estate of John w. Garratt {:
You are hereby notified that have expend-
ed the sum OF Four Hundred Dollars in labor
and improvements upon the following lode
mining claims, to-wlt For the year 1899. One
Hundred Dollars upon the "rrade Dollar"
claim for the year 1900 One Hundred Dollars
upon the Trade Dollar claim; for the year
1900. One Hundred Dollars upon the "Califor-
mia" claim, and for the year 1900, One Hundred
Dollars upon the Nv. j. Bryan" claim-making
Four Hundred Dollars in order to hold said
claims under Section 2324 of the Revised Stat.
utes OF the United States.
All of said claims are situated in Yankee
Fork Mining district, Custer county. State of
Idaho. Your portion for such expenditure be-
ing 5000, and II within 90 days after the first
publication of this notice you tail or refuse to
contribute your portion of such expenditure as
co-owner, which amounts to 500, also cost OF
advertising which amounts to SEQ, your interest
in said claims will become the property of the
subscriber under Section 2324 Revised Statutes
of the United States.
Payment can be made to THE SILVER MES
sENGER ONO e, Challis, Idaho, or to John
Dudley, Custer, Idaho.
JOHN DUDLEY.
Dated at Custer, Idaho Feb. 18th, 1901.
First publication Feb. 26th, 1861. *wi4
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12

We desire through the columns
of the MESSENGER to express
our heartfelt thanks to all the
kind friends who assisted us dur
ing the sickness and death of our
beloved little daughter, Leda.
CHARLES WILKINSON,
AGNES WILKINSON.
Challis, Idaho, March 8th, 1901.