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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08
Protect Our Mail Service

We are in receipt of the fol-
lowing petition which is of much
interest to our readers
I'm view of the fact that our
local mail service has been dealt
with almost exclusively by non
residents of the State of Idaho,
for many years past, said nom
residents having bid in some 90
per cent. of recent lettings for
service for the next four years at
such extremely low figures as to
allow insufficient compensation
to the parties that have to per
form the service to enable them
to render such service as our
citizens are entitled to-"
The above is the true status
of affairs that exists in Custer
county and other Idaho counties.
For instance we will take the
State of Idaho, which at our
present rate of pay flor services
to be performed for the next
four years. costs the government
$112, 574.23 per annum, of this
amount Sl08, ,006. 600 is being
paid to the sub-contractors, thus
leaving the snug little sum of
$4, 56e. 90 to be pocketed by the
eastern bidders principally, who
have never even visited our
State, and now since eastern bid
ders can always find some one to
sub the contracts for almost
nothing, they have again slashed
our service from S112, 574.2 23 per
annum to S83, 1880, cut of
500, ,080.73. And now the eastern
bidders have the audacity to send
their agents out here to re-let
their contracts below a living
price. We denounce such meth
DDS, and any person who will
sub-contract at these prices does
not use good judgment The
effect of this system has had a
tendency to drive off good coach
es from the mail routes and buck
boards have taken their places,
and now in turn these buck kboards
will be forced off in favor of
horseback riders. The means
of travel will be taken away from
the public. The interests of the
country are directly sacrificed in
the interest of cheapness in car
rying the mails. The men who
are induced to take sub-contracts
cannot live at the business. They
struggle along as best they can,
and in great many instances
they are obliged to quit in debt.
This is not the fault of the Post
Office Department. as it is oblig-
ed by law to let the work to the
lowest bidders. 1t is the fault
of the law and the speculator.
The latter depends solely upon
using the poor men along the
routes as tools to enable them to
make a good profit on each con-
tract. Everybody loses by this
system. The sub-contractor los
es; the people along the roads
lose. and the public suffers from
poor service. The government
should get away from system
that Injuries the people.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08
For THE MESSENGER -
WHITING, WHITING.

tBY MYRTLE WMKINsoN.l
He waited for me at the corner,
When all around was still
But anon the silence was broken,
BY the cry OF the whip -poor-will.
The day had been long and busy,
And was tired as could be;
When he met me at the corner
Iknew he had been waiting for me. r
He walked home with me in the twilight
For the sun had gone down in lhe West;
He whifpered low In my willing ear,
or the one he loved the best.
The words that he spoke were low and sweet,
Murmured so only might hear.
AS We walked along. we only talked
OF the things each held most dear
Then he whispered the old, old story,
Low in my listening ear
So low that not even the birds and bees
E'en II they listened, might hear.
My answer came low and tremulous,
For l saw in his eyes OF blue
The love he had in his heart for me,
So whispered "I'll be true"
CHALLIs, IDAHO, March 4th, 1893.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08
Modern City Journalism.

Sixty-nine pages OF rubbish,
twenty-five pages OF rot,
Forty-six plges OF scandal vile,
Served TO us piping hot.
Seventeen hundred pictures
Death. disease, and despair
Lies and fakes. and fakes and lies
Stuck in 'i2ost everywhere.
Thirty sad comic pages,
Printed in reds. greens and blues;
Thousands of Items we don't care to read,
But only two columns OF news.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08
LOCAL GIeenfnss.

Grass seed for sale at Busters
meat market.
Tom Devas, of Custer, left for
Klondike recently.
Wise Osborn, Geo. w. Emery
and Gus. Betz, of Bayhorse,
spent portion of last week in
Challis.
DIR. Cutter was called to Pah .
simari one day last week to care
for VIM. HaInmond's son, who
had leg broken.
George MCGOWAN, of Custer
county, arrived from Denver
Saturday morning with a car
load of thoroughbred short horn
stock, which he will drive to his
ranch on Salmon river. While
enroute to Blackfoot, he sold
four of them to f. J. Kiesel for
his herd at Caldwell. Era.
Hugh Wood and Jas. Mayrick
arrived in Challis last Thursday
evening from Morse with julius
Schumacher, an employee of the
Wood Live Stock Co., who lies
in critical condition, caused by
a run away team. One of his
legs are broken and bruised at
the ankle, and he also has sew
eral bad bruises about the head
and face. DIR. Cutter after re-
ducing the broken limb, found it
necessary to perform surgical
operation upon the gentleman's S
head, which was fractured.
Challis Tent, Knights of the
Maccabees, was instituted in
Challis on Monday evening, Feb.
90, 1898, by F. A. Taylor, D. S.
c.. of Twin Bridges, Montana,
and P. A. Kinzel. D. S. O. The
following officers were elected:
Past Commander-Sr. Kt. J..
G. Fox.
Commander-Sr. Kt. Geo. E.
Keyes.
Lieut.. COMMANDMENTS. Kt. R.
Morrison.
Record Keeper-Sr. Kt. A. c.
Bomar.
Finance Keeper-Sr. Kt. j. G.
Finnell.
Chaplain and Physician-Sr.
Kt. j. B. Cutter.
Sergeant-Sr. Kt. VIM. Elder.
Master-At-Arms Sr. Kt. John
w. Miser.
1st M. of G.-Sr. Kt. VIM. H.
Peck.
2nd M. of G.-Sr. Kt. Aaron
Richards.
Sentinel-Sr. Kt. r. G. West.
Another review of the Tent
was held in the |. 0. o. f. hall
last Saturday evening. This or
ganization starts out with good
prospects for the future.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08

SINGIsER, IDAHO. March 4th. 1895.
Paddy Conley is another victim
of the Klondike fever, AMI will
pack his mules il d few days.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08
Custer City Notes.
CUSTER, IDAHO, Feb. as. 1898.

Received too late for last issue)
Since last issue of your paper
there has not been much news or
excitement in our town.
The weather is coming in quite
warm and Spring-,ike.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08
School Dance.

A School Ball for the benefit of
the Challis Creek School will
be given at the I. o. o. F. hall,
in Challis, Idaho, on
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08
FRIDAY EVE,
MARCH 18TH, 1898.

Tickets, Supper Extra) S1.0O.
m. B. 1.-The supper will also
be for the benefit of the school.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08

When in Challis be sure and
top at.this hotel. The tables
Re always supplied with the best
Ile market affords, and they can
DIT be surpassed in Custer
'unty. Commodious sample
,'oms for travelling men.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08

DIR. Cutter was called to Pah
simari one day last week to care
for VIM. Halnmond's son, who
had a leg broken.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-03-08

No'eastern railroad mail last
Friday night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
FARMERS AT SAN ANTONIO.


The ExcursiOnists Were Given q
Ruyni Reception.
San Antonio, Texas. December l3.-Ihe
National Farmers congress will leave The
city ait 7:80 o'clock Tomorrow morning and
reach Waco in time for supper.
Upon arrival here last night the party
was taken i'm charge aud given recep-
ton. 1t was then the intention To leave
the city alt O'Clock this afternoon for
Waco, but when the body met this morning
it was by perfect storm OF ayes voted
to extend the stay here until Wednesday
morning The day has been one ceaselesSs
round OF pleasu q for the eXcursionlsts.
Weather has been all the most exacting
could ask and u FARO zest was given to
Sightseeing. The Alamo, the old missions,
oaIthedpals parks, the asylum, breweres
aIn1 military post we're visited. The trip
to the latter place was indeed an enjoyable
affair.
The programme tonight included re-
cept.on and speechmaklng al The Menger
hotel.
The visit of the party 10 Texas viii
prove a memorable one.
They have received one ceaseIess round
of courtesies and each place visited came
up for the most generous praise. the
members are all loud In praise OF the
State and the Inevitable result will be the
turning of heavy tide Of very desirable
tihis way
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
NEW AMBASSADOR TO BRITAIN
JOSEPH II. CHOATE OF NEW yohi>
SAID TO HAVE BEEN SELECTED.
Amendment VIII &c Announced Al
Ter the Presidents Return from
His southern Trip.

New York. December 3.-3rbo World has
Ike following special from Washington:
.logoph n. Choate OF New York viii be
the ambassador to England. Tins 10 Us
certain as anything can be which il not
IN accomplished fact. The appointment
Will not be announced until after the
presidents return from the South, and
the announcement may be deferred until
after the holidays,
This information was given as 1t 10 put
above 10 the World this afternoon by
republican senator who would be among
tho first to know OF 1t. Later "A cabinet
officer corroboratcd the senator.
When Secretary Day was made presi-
dent OF the peace commission and AM
bassador Hay was transferred 70 Wash
ington. the president, after much hesita-
tion and deiIberation. offered the English
ambassadorsh1p 10 George Frtsbie Hoas
NJ Massachusetts. Mr.. Hoar declined
with thanks. He had no desire 70 leave
the senate. and especially at 2 time, a.
he thought. when his services were need
ed In opposing the presidents policy Of
~ pansiorl. THIS declination left the presI-
dent AT sea. Scores OF names have been
suggested In the last TWO months, pul !
was not until the name OF Joseph y:
Choate was presented that the presiaens
seeme,d especially Interested.
Mr.. Ch0ate was invited TO Wasninelon'
He came and tho talk was highly ssus'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14

the question against my colleague. and l
would especially regret to be compe.ic |
10 raise it against General wheeler, but
however much 1 may regret the NECESSITY
of doing SO. will rSse 1t whenever any
man attempts to assert his right as a
member of tle 9ouse after having ac-
cepted an office under the United States.
j am one OF those who believe ie-is the
highest duty OF every r1an to obey the
law and to respect the constitution. and
have little pait!eDce with the weak sug-
gesiion that a member of congfess shall
shrink from his sworn duty because a pub
lie sentiment would allow a brave man
and distinguished man to hold two hi gh
offices. even though 1t be agaJnst tine con-
stntution of our country"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14


civil war and in that time OF utter reck-
less disregard of constitutional limitations
the early decisions were eihened TO aud
enforced.
In the discussion OF General Wheeler $
case i have heard quite a number of men
say that tho question ought not TO bn
raised, but have never heard single
man contend that General Wheeler did
not Nacate his seat in tine house by becom
ing q major general in the United Ssntcs
army. Whether we think the question
ought or ought not 10 be raised will de-
pand very largely upon the way In which
we regard the constitution. Men who be-
lieve in living faithfully UP 20 all OF Its
provisions will abhor the idea OF permit
ting one Of It's plainest and wisest safe
guards TO be openly violated out OF per-
soaal consideration for amy man, however
PATRIOTIC he may be. As for my part, l
should regre. to feel compelled 20 raise
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
He Regards the Nation as Being mi
Greater Danger Than Cuba.
GREED HAS PERVERTED GOVERNMENT.
Opponents Must Distinguish Between Expansion In
the Western Hemisphere and Expansion that
Will Invite Quarrels with Europe.


Savannah, Ca, December 13.--Colo-
J mol William j. Bryan upon leaving his
command today. the Third Nebraska
regiment gave tho following inter-
views
''Aiy reason for leaving the army was
set forth In my letter to the aijutant
general rendering my resignation. Now
tihat the treaty OF peace has been con-
Guided. / believe that Il can bc OF moro
use TO any countrymen MS civilian
than ais a soldier"
Colonel Bryan then proceeded to the
discussion OF public questions. say
ing:
Tho people of the United States
having rescued Cuba from foreign con-
troll may now resume tire discussion OF
the democratic problems which con-
front this Nation and 10 the considera-
lion W the new questions arising out OF
the war. | may be In error. but in my
Judgment our Nation Is In greater dan
ger lust now Than Cuba. Our people
defended Cuba against foreign arms;
now they must defomd themselves and
their country against foreign idea
the colonial idea of European Nations
Heretofore greed has perverted the
government aud used Its instrumental
! .nterferences for private gain, but now
the very foundation principles of our
government are assaulted. The i'm
perlalistic idea rs directly antagonists
to the idea and ideals which have been
cherished BY the American people since
the signing of the Declaration of In
dependence. Our Nation must give up
any intention OF entering upon q
} colonial policy (such as Is now pur
salai NV European eountries). OF II
must abandon the doctrine that the
governments derive lust powers from
the consent Of tho governed
I'VE may believe that governments
come up from the people or We may
believe that governments come down
to the people from Those who possces
the heaviest cannon and the .,agsst
ships. but we Gan not advocate both
doctrines.
''lo borrow Blnlc quntahon. a
house divided aeainst itself can net
stand paraphrasing Lincoln's declar-
a6ion. | may add that tbs Nation ean
not endure half republic and half col
ouy---half free and half yassal Or
form OF government, even traditions,
our present interests and our future
welfare all foi'bpd our entering upon
career of conquest.
Jefferson has been quoted in support
OF Imperialism, but our opponents must
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distinguish between expansion In thu
Western hsn,isphcre and an expansion
that involves us in the auarrcis Of Eu-
q0pe and the Orient. They must still
further distinguish between expansion
which secures contiguous territory for
future settlement and expansion which
secures us aliens for future subluga-
tlon.
Jefferson favored the annexation OF
necessary contiguous territory on the
North American continent. but he was
opposed to wars OF conquest and ex-
pnessly conaomnod the acquiring of re-
mote TERRITORY"
When asked how the colonial policy
could be prevented Colonel Bryan said
Some think that the fight should be
matte against ratification Of tho treaty.
but ] would prefer another plan. II
the treaty is rejected negotiations must
be renewed and instead OF settling the
question according to our ideas we
must settle Ii by Diplomacy with the
possibility OF international complsca
lions. 1t Will be easier, i think, to
end the war at once by ratifying the
treaty and then deal with the subject
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
CRY WELL GUARDED.
Hotel District Surrounded by Troops
and Absolute Quiet Prevails.

and AbsOiute Quiet Prevails.
Especial Gable Dispatch 10 the New York Her
aid aud The Houston fdst. Copyrighted.
1898. by James Gordon Bennett.)
Havana, December l3.--Hayana Is to-
night closely guardld as military camp.
especially about the central part. The
captain generals order. closing the cafes.
thsaters and other places Of amusement
is strictly enforced. A Gordon Of soldiers
ex,snds for blocks about the hotel district.
and entrance Within these limits Is strictly
proribfped. except TO Americans. and they
must be idEntlMed. The soldiers are po-
lite. but firm. and the pesuN u that such
quiet resa,s upon the city ~ Havana never
before knew.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
KILLED AND EATEN.
Belgian Traders Derourcd
In AfrIcn.

Antwerp, December 13.--The
. steamer Leopoldyille, which
has Just arrived here from Airi-
ca with Congo advices, reports
that four Belgian traders have
been killed and eaten by natives
Of Upper Ubaughi. a punitive
force IL Is also said, has been
dispatched to that district.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
Lee Arrive. in Haiyenu.

Havana. December lS'-1Ihe United
states transport Panama arrived this even
Ink with General Fiizhugn Ice alad staff.
The United States transports Michigan
and Saratoga with Two bAtaNons q .hs
Second Iilincis and s.he tIttakol Of Tho
First Teunessee Infantry alxQ srsised.
The troops wiz march 70 AdkslAnso taEnoy-
row mofr1pg. sal, 3.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14

Washington. December 1s--East Texas
Far; colder in central and northern portions.
light northerly winds.
West Fair: not so cold In northern
portion; easterly winds. So,
tinuel low temperature; northeasterly winos
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
MEEK RENoMIxArEp.
President Names Him for
North Texas JudScship.

NUrtH IeXHN JWUErtU'
Washington, December 49,
The president today sent large (
number OF recess appointments :
to the senate. among them being
Hamilton G. Ewart, 10 be dis :
trict judge OF the Western dis
trict OF North Carolina. and Ed :
ward r.. Meek. TO be district :
Judge for the Northern district /
of Texas. These two failed OF
confirmation at the close OF the /
last session. The name of Al
bert c. Thompson. to be district :
judge for the Southern district !
OF Ohio, was among Tbs number. |
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
AMERICANS ENTER PROTEST.
SPANISH CHARACTER SHOWN IN
METHODS OF EVACUATION.
han Men and Women and Loot
stores, Officers PnrticipatinE.

Havana, Decembor p, via Key West Fla.
December -. Attached TO the protest sent
last Tuesday by the American evacuation
commission to Captain General Castellanos
in regard 10 the violent acts of the Span
sh troops retiring from Santo Domingo and
Batahano WAS a document signed by the
alcalde of santo Domingo aud other civil
authorities and notable residents OF tho
town. The document in question relates
incidents OF November q and was brought
by messenger from santo Domingo. near
the Mouth coast about 100 miles from Ha-
yana. The facts were hitherto unknown 10
the Americans here, the telegraph connec-
tons at Santo Domingo having been de-
etroyed and letters from there being with
held by the Havana postoffico
The aIcaide AYERS that the Colon bat
talon. Colonel Ylarmila commanding. par
TALLY sacked the town. beat Cuban men
and slapped the faces OF the Cuban women.
Two or three hours before the time for
the battalion to leave Spanish priyates
looted general store and divided $4,000 in
gold among themselves. Then they went
through the principal streets shouting out
Death TO Americans" death 10 Cuba, :
viva Espana," and smashing doors off
private houses and beating and shaping
any man or woman whom they could catch.
Cubln officer named oohca was nearly
killed. II IL asserted that the Spanish
officers did not restrain their men and
they are accused OF having themselves
broken tie telegram Instruments
| The Colon battalion arrived In Havana
Yesterday While the soldiers were march
Ing through Central park an offlar OF
the battalion, seeing group OF Cuosns,
who we're standing on the sidewalk. called
upon tn scn TO take OF their hafn. Not ccm-
plying he struck several OF them VIA the
flat OF his swori ~,
ON OpI.po street. just before the bat
ta1ion Reached the wharf. the lisntensAa
colonel. who vas Oh horseback. harangue1
the crowd, gdcrifying Spain and describing
the Americans as pigs and dogs.
The battalion embarked on the spanish
transport Juan Fsrgas and sailed last night
fer Cadiz.
uttttnry- ppar.-sn,.. 10 BE Estabifshed
Especial Gable Dispatch to the New York Her
aid ana llss s.vlsson Iost, Dops1isn'ea'
1898, by james Gordon Bennett)
Havana. December l3.---An American
military postoifice VIII be openet at No.
rs LampA vgla street tomorrow BY z. 3
Baker and G. r, Bean. who Will at oace
re tstablish q registry and money order
a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-14
WEATHER 1SroRMATIoa.

General Observations.
Observations taken by tho United States
weather bureau at 8 p. m. yesterday, 18th
...,stn, ,,.... Rain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-23
NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, COUNT

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Da.ea New rk December !. 1898 c,r,r
Referee.
FRANK 4. IRISH
Attorney FOR plaintiff. ..... ~o,. VOL
The following diagram 4 the promises ,o, ,,t
ard described In Judgment herein. being NO tVi "eS
S"e CHARLES STREET.