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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-20

For some untold reason, says
The American, there is idleness
in mine and mill. Mines and
factories are not producing
wealth to their full capacity and
labor, though capable of supply
ing itself with plenty suffers from
want; earnings being reduced
because of numerous days of en-
forced idleness, if not actual cut
in wages. Machinery stands idle
while men suffer for the want of
that which such machinery was
made to make. looms are idle
though many men are not com
fortably clad. And yet men say
we suffer from overproduction of
cotton and overproduction of
clothing while men are unclad.
from overproduction of coal
while the homes of many are not
comfortably warmed and the fires
beneath many boilers are drawn.
In short, mills and mines are idle
while men suffer from the want
of the very products of such
mills and mines and miners and
factory hands suffer from idle
ness, while other men keenly
feel the need of the wealth that
such idle hands could produce.
This is the enigma that con-
fronts us. The bounty of nature
has been such that we should be
prosperous as never before, yet
many who should have plenty
suffer from want. And the cause
of this idleness that brings want
is what ? Every producer whose
plant is idle will tell the inquir-
er that it is idle because he can
not get remunerative prices for
the products. Coal mines are
idle and the miners idle and in
want because the coal cannot be
sold to yield a profit, cotton and
wooden mills are idle and their
employees in want because the
woolens and cottons cannot be
sold at profitable prices.
And yet our great agricultural
population is much in want of
such goods. If that population
ways buying freely as it was a
decade and more ago there would
be a market for manufactured
goods and mills would not be idle,
fires would be burning under
many boilers under which the
fires are now drawn and there
would be q demand for coal that
would make work for the idle
miners and enable them to pro-
vide for their wants. But that
agricultural population is not
buying freely. 1t is because it
has not the means and it has not
the means because prices for
agricultural products have so
fallen as to leave few dollars in
the farmers and planters peck
cts as the result of their labors.
Prices for what they raise have
fallen faster than the costs of
raising and so have their profits
been swept away. And the same
is true of manufacturing. Prices
have fallen faster than costs of
production.
This is the story that we hear
everywhere and the explanation
is what 7 That debts have not
with prices and so the share of
which is produced and that is re-
quired to meet interest charges.
taxes, rents, etc., has grown
greater. And of necessity this
has reduced the share to be di-
vided between employer and lab
orer, which means reduction of
profits, cutting down of wages or
both.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-12-20

the signing by the respective
powers of a treaty of peace, as
the natural and sure prelude to
their return. The latest official
utterances in Washington how
ever, give little hope to our anx-
ious women folk of such a con-
Summation of their hopes. 1t
seems that there is no intention
of recalling and mastering out
the volunteers in Manila even
when peace is signed. The tenn
per of the Philippine insurgents
and their representatives is be-
ing gradually famed into flame,
partly by reason of the leniency
with which our government has
used them, in greater measure
by their successes in arms and
their growing warlike equip
ments. All the indications are
now that the moment the United
States, either as proprietor or
protector, raises it's flag over
those islands, the insurgents will
TO the best Of their ability resist
such occupation. The war that
will come, for it will be war, will
in no respect be similar to our
late campaign against Spain.
The insurgents, so called, are
well armed and numerous; they
occupy almost all the prominent
towns in the islands, Manila ex-
cepted; they have a disciplined
army of fifty one thousand men,
and, undoubtedly in such a strug-
gle, will have plenty of German
officers to drill and lead them;
the interior of the islands is very
little, If at all, known to white
men, certainly a terra incognita
to us; the climate is fever ridden
and plague breeding, and in
time, deadly to Anglo Saxons.
All these facts point to no quick
campaign, as against Spain, but
to a pJotracted struggle against
powerful enemy and against
deadly, insidious disease.
But there is another and more
discouraging side to this same
question. Our boys in blue who
volunteered gladly to fight
people, somewhat diversified it
is true, but still a nation. No
longer is our nation fighting to
free and enlighten humanity, but
for conquest and to subject q
race, who, on their native soil,
are prepared to shed their blood
in defense of liberty, their homes
and their own institutions. 1t is
idle for us to say or to claim that
our intention is to establish our
enlightened government in those
islands, to institute free schools
and popular government amongst
their people. The Stars and
Stripes is no longer a synonym
of liberty and freedom when it
waves over those fighting against
a people defending their own
territory. Liberty never has,
never can flourish where it is
planted by force. Every line in,
every thought engendered by
our glorious Constitution is at
variance with such an undertake
ing. The God of Battles can no
more be invoked to assist our
arms, for every subjugation by
force is slavery. We are salts
fed many Of our boys, who so
willingly volunteered against
Spain, would conscientiously re-
fuse, unless drafted, to take &C
tive part in the coming war.
They volunteered for the war
with Spain only. We doubt if
they can legally, we know they
cannot morally, be retained in
the service. They should be re-
turned to their homes and mus
tered out.
The times., 1898-10-14
For SALE OR ExCHANGE.

FOR SALE OR EXGHANGE-Lovely home: g.
room brick bay-window house; m. l.; near 3
lines of cars; NV. SHREWSBURY, this office; no
agents. ocil-itsem
The times., 1898-10-14
HELP wANTED-MALE.

with bicycle. Room 5, el2 F ST.
NV 1t
The times., 1898-10-14
LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CLARA FISHER THOMAS VS.. HENRY
GLENN THOMAS EQ. NO. 1922. d.
VORCE.
On molten of plaintiff it is ordered this 9TH
DAY OF OCTOBER. lS9S. that the defendant
Henry Glenn Thomas, his appearance TO BE-
entered herein on or before the first rule day
occurring forty days after this day. otherwise the
cause will be proceeded with in case of default
The object OF this cause is absolute divorce on
the ground of wilful desertion. Proyid that this
order is published in the Washington Law Re.
porter and the Washington Times once a week for
three consecutive weeks during this time.
A. b. HAGNER.
True Copy-Test: Associate Justice.
JOHN r. YOUNG, Clerk. oc7.l4.2l .
The times., 1898-10-14
HIGHWAY EXTENSION NOTICE.

EXTENSION OF HIGHWAYS IN THE DISTRICT
OF CoLUMBIA.-To whom it may concern:
The Commission created by Section of the Act
of Congress, approved March ,, 1923 entitled An
Act to provide 4 permanent system OF highways
in that part Of the District OF Columbia lying
outside Of cities has reces~>d from the Comms-
sioners of the District of Columbia certified
copy Of a map showing proposed permanent
system of highways in the District OF Columbia
within the area known Section oue,' revised
and corrected required by the terms of the
Act of Congress, approved June 2s ls9S- This
map and plats showing in detail how each lot
and tract is affected by the proposed system OF
highways, are now on exhibition in Room No.
10, fourth floor of the District Building. All per-
sons interested are invited to examine the maps
and the plats The Commission will consider any
suggestions or protests concerning the location of
any highway or portion of a highway as shown
on the map. The suggestions and protests must
be in writing, and must set forth clearly the
reasons for the changes and show the property
owned or controlled by the objector. All pro-
tests and so forth. must be submitted be-
fore the SEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1855,
and be addressed to the Chief OF Engineers. U. 5.
Army, War Department. Washington. d. C. The
Commission will meet November IL, 1895, at 10
O'Clock a. M, in the office of the Secretary of
War; to dispose of all objections, and will then
hear orally from those who desire to thus sup
port their written objections. r. A. ALGER,
Secretary of War; C. n. BLISS, Secretary of the
Interior; JOHN NJ. WILSON, Chief of Eng ineers
u. s. A., Highway Commission. ocl-SOt, exSu
The times., 1898-10-14
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS for grading Michigan Avenue ofic.
OF the Commissioners d. c., Washington,
October s,lsos Sealed proposals will be recaiv t
this Office until l2 O'CLOCK NOON. SATURDAY.,
OCTOBER p, 1898. for grading Michigan Avenue.
Blank forms of proposals, specifications and all
necessary information may be obtained at this
office. JOHN 3. WIGHT, JOHN W. ROSS.
LANSING II. BEACH, Commissioners D. c.
ocl06t
The times., 1898-10-14
AUCTION SALES.

JAMES P. wILLETT, Postmast r
The times., 1898-10-14
TRUSTEES SALES.
C. C. SLOAN & CO, Aucts.. 1907 ST.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
AT LANIER HEIGHTS.

AT LANIER HEIGHTS.
Bv virtue Of certain deed of trust. dated Msy
%. 1893. and duly recorded in Liber No. 1881,
folio l03. ct sea one of the land records of the
District of Columbia. will sell at the request
Of the party secured thereby, at public auction.
in front OF the premises, WEDNESDAY, the
NINETEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1888, at
o'clock p m. the following described land and
premises, known and distinguished as and being
lot numbered one hundred and fifteen Ql5) of
Perkins and McLachlen's subdivision of lots in
Elizabeth L. Dunn's subdivision of Lanier Heights
as per plat recorded IN county subdivision Book
No 6. page No 81. in the office of the Surveyor
Of the District Of Columbia.
Terms: Half cash. balance in one year. secured
by trust at 6 per cent interest. payable semi
annually A deposit of 500 will be required at
time of sale. Terms of sale TO be complied with
within ten DAYS otherwise the property will be
resold at tne risk and cost Of the defaulting pur
chaser Conveyancing, recording and revenue
stamps at cost Of purchaser.
JOHN B. WIGHT,
ALBERT L. FOX.
ocs-lOt en- Trustees.
The times., 1898-10-14
WALTER B. WILLIAMS L CO. Auctioneers

SALE OF UNSERvIcEABLE PROPERTY AND
MATERIAL AT THE GENERAL P0STOF-
FICE DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. G.
On THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, ls9S. AT IL
O'CLOCK A. NJ, will he sold at public auction
in the general Postotice court, entrance on Sth
ST. a quantity OF unserviceable property, such
old brass cast iron, broken scales, carpets. mat
tinss. boiler tubes, water coole 5, wooden boxes.
chairs desks, cases, and other miscellaneous
articles Terms, cash. BY order OF
RUFUS B. MERCHANT,
1t Disbursing Clerk, p. o. Dept
The times., 1898-10-14
THE TIMES, WASHINGTON. FRIDAY OCTOBER IA. 1sea
ROOMS AND BOARD.

~~>@~~~@N~--@~~-~>~~0~o~N>o
ROOM and board for two ladies'; cheap. 2o3o sth
ST. NV. IL
The times., 1898-10-14
Call for semi-monthly Bulletins.
POSTOFFICE NOTICE.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. PoSToFFICE NOTICE.
Should be read daily, as changes may occur at
any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are forwa ded to the ports Of
sailing daily, and the schedule of clo-iugs is ar
ranged on the presumption Of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the wtsk ending October
Is the last connecting closes will be made from
this Office as follows:
The times., 1898-10-14

wANTED-House boy; cook. SIS. EXCHANGE
BUREAU, T05 18th st. 1t
The times., 1898-10-14

wANTED-Cheap for cash; secondhand dayton in
good condition; state where same can he seen
and price. Address DAYTON, this Office oclS3t
The times., 1898-10-14
WALL PAPER.
FOR HIRE.
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE-Rento of well-fur. ROOM private
family, for dentistry. Address AT ONCE, this
office. oct2-St
SEND FULL description of your property;
handle city. suburban. and country; i'm
proved and unimproved. ABRAHAM FISHER,
SO St NV. se23-lm
The times., 1898-10-14
FOR SALE-PIANOS.

---.-l-----------------.a
FOR SALE-Kimball square piano, sSj; elegant
sideboard. SIS. 7l9 st. ne. ocl3-3t
The times., 1898-10-14
FOUND.

FoUSD-Dcg with brown spots; owner can have
same by proving property. 2l2O 18th st. NV.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
rortable r,,c,,,c I.,rn

a new portable electric safety lamp Is
Ending us way inio many coui-mining dis
trtcts, where u is accepted AS the best
certain needs Of tho miner. II can be
carried on belt or In the pocket. A dry
power. with a white cnameled parabolic
reflector which Is connected to the bat
terry by flexible cord. II gives y radin-
tinn CT light 80 strong that by IL ordinary
print can be read 100 feet on. Tho lamp.
with Its reflector. can be attached TO the
hat, or any part OF the clothing, having a
stickpin for that purpose. The operation
OF the light Is so simple that no special
knowledge on the part OF the operator Il
required. The outfit gives brilliant light
for about twenty hours. at cost OF three
cents an hour A great advantage OF this
light than tho ordinary safety lamp II
is likely to be OF special service for gas
inspcctors work. In reading meters ex-
pioring cellars and trenches In powder
mills and warehouses. and in repairing oil
and gas tanks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
Tho Power Of tho sun.

The observations of Professor l.. q.
Carpenter. OF the State Agricultural Col
lege, are gaining a. Wide circulation
throughout the United States. many ap-
penring IN the columns OF the Engineering
News. of New York city. one Of the Lead
ing Journals Of It's class. One of the most
recent appears under the caption. Energy
Received from the Sum-. and is fol-
lows: 1T II well known that the sunshine
on our western plains is much greater In
amount than that received In the East
FOR nearly ten years the author has
maintained observations on the Intensity
tuslng the Arago-Davy contugate ther.
mometers). and also observations on the
show an Intensity OF from 10 II calories
per 50. m, from s a. m. on sunny days. or
reiiable a. as ne wind. d. which is extensiyely i
used az n source of power for small
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
or..te.t infantry obsrr. IN H,.,orv.

Lieutenant Hobson. in his recent ad-
dress. at the Metropolitan opera house.
mentioned. among other things, n spec
tacle which. from n proscenum window
IN prison, he had behcld. and which IL had
been authoritauvely stated could not be
performed. The prelude lasted twenty
days. During that period he watched the
Spaninrds fortifying Santiago. He saw
them fetch guns from their ships and
place them. there: And then. Just as
though our troops Ind waited until every
thing was ready for their reception. he
saw the unsupported infantry advance. he
heard the singing os the bullets. the bang
Ing Of the guns, and through It ali.
through. the. nnnking artillery. through
the tearing shrapnel. through the streams
Of IRE, through the red and white OF the
furnished dawn. he saw the advance con-
Infantry the dash IN the hili. The can
ture Of the. fortifcations. the feat which
experts had decided could never be per-
formed. Nor could II before. Nor can II
be duplicated now. To find anything re-
Hembling II one has to go back to the re-
nclava charge. e.--Collicr's Weekly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
nv BANDIT BAND.


where I SEQ .s7. e y =
Three little faces at the window looking
down al me.
And hear the shout OF Papa and the
sound of scamperfng feet
treat.
The robbers seize my parcel and search
my pockets through.
Ana bear me 10. their castle spite of all
that can do
There the queen OF this banditti gently
chlder their boistr rous Eicc.
And asks how many Kisses Il will take TO
Oh. y there amy pleasure In all tho busy
day
That's quite as sweet az listening. then.
to what the children say
Helen thinks hundred kisses are enough
to ransom me.
III Ill change fhem all for pennies bright
While Henry claims that Papa Il more
valuable than that,''
And so the rascal connscates my ovcrcont
and hat.
But tender-hcarted Josephine makes terms
Tor my release;
Wen let you go. dear papa. for lust one
kiss Apiece"
When I've paid my ransom duly. this VAL
liant robber baud
Escorts me to the table. with n guard on
either hand,
There for n biessed hour ! Ming my cares
And grow younger as liaten to what the
children say. Answers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
THs MAJORS ExrEn,xncs.
FFom tht Dklrolf Ercc prr.a.

One q the staunchest supporters OF the
deep wfter way from tho Great Lake. to
the ocean IL Major A. c. nirhop. of -rs
Third Ave, Detroit, . civil enrins.r ~
VIDE experience and constdernbis proms-
nenes in bis profession He was .ssist.rt
snsineer on the Hudson River Railroad In
1850 and has since conducted larwe euxin-
eering operations. He has been iocstod n
Detroit since ISIS. and has large soousin-
Of this city.
Two years ago, for the firrt time. N.tor
hiehop was In the hospital. Fortwomontb.
he had the beat OF medical attendance but
xhen he was discharged he was not like re
Major Bishop OF old. When asked regard
nG bis health. he said: when had nv
asst spell OF sickness aud came out Of ne
rospital was sorry sight, / could mot
gain my strength, md could not walk over
n block for several weeks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20

tonic to build up a shattered consideration.
"a. c. BIsnor."
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
eighth day OF january, 1898.
koBERr E. Hull, JR-, Sotarp Public.
The pure, powerful vegetable ingredients
In Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
supply the antidote for poisonous matter in
the blood and add those elements needed to
build up body and brains. Many diseases
long supposed by tho medical profession to
be incurable have succumbed TO the potent
Influence OF these pills. They can be taken
by young or old, being harmless in their
nature, yet powerful In eliminating disease.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
Ja,tloe Harlan rlay. oo,f.

Justice Harlan has gone wild about
golf. according TO the opinions OF his col
leBetes on the Supreme bench. who insist
that no sane man will get up at o'clock
In the morning. prepare his own cup Of
coffee and then walk "A couple OF miles In
order TO knock n ball about In the damp
grass before breakfast But Justice Har-
Ian explains that that Is tho only way no
can indulge his favorite pnstime- He has
to 20 to the capitol TO attend consuita-
tions between 10 and II o'clock, and does
not get on the bench until 9. He declares
that n his colleagues would follow his ex-
ample and spend three or four hours In
exercise In the open air every morning II
would be great deal better for the cause
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
penfn... c.nno. y. Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach tho
diseased portion OF the ear. There "a only one
way 10 cure deafness. and that Is by consti-
tutlonai remedies Deafness is caused by an
fnnamed condition OF the mueus lining OF tho
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infnmed
you have rumblinR sound or imperfect hear
Ing, and when It Is entirely closed deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation cen be
taken out and this tube restored TO It's normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forevor.
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which Is nothing but an innamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces.
OF Deafness fcaused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls cstarrh Cure Send for
''' Y J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. O
Sold by DruggiAts, 75c.
Huii's Family pills are the best
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
E.cr..,re rrsp,ra,lnn .

II IL y good policy In undertaking n new
enterprise. TO fully estimate the possible
the cost OF the war with Spain. and has
over-preparcd for u. At the outbreak OF
mates OF Its money cost. Senator Hale
putting himself on record with the prcdic-
tion that II would cost $500 eoo. COB and
. billion The figures now show expenses
incurred, for the army. SIS. .5oo.Onn and for
Commercial List.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
Humphrey. Promotion

ant Colonel Humphrey % the quartcrnns-
tsr's department because Il was recon-
mended by General Shafter and tho
that the trouble and Confusion, both at
Tampa and santiago. are generally at
tributcd by army officers 10 Humphreys y
incompctency. He accepted NIL of acn-
erai Hhafter'r recommendation. which
were indorscd by the Secretary Of War
and did not think proper to leave Hum
phrey out. The result Of the inyestga-
ton Just beginning. he believes will dem
TO promotion or not. and n not his nom
nation will be withdrawn from the SEN
ate.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20

Il noticed some
articles a In the
n ewspapers rc-
Rarding DIR. VII
liams' Pink Pills
for Pale People,
which convinced
me that thcy were
worth trying and
boughttwo boxes.
Ididnot take them
for my complex
| on b ut for
strength. A fter
using them ! felt
better, and know
they did me worlds
Of good. ! am
pleased to recon-
mend them to in
a.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
'ur Treatment CT spanish CaptIvea.

Ct SpHhHEu CHPtfFes
eyer before in history was there n
where a defeated and captive en-
received such generous treatment
Fe gave the Spaniards. Equally as
shing are the cures brought about
hostetter's Stomach Bltters. Never
there been so successful medi-
Tor stomach and liver disorders
dyspepsia, Indigestion, biliousness
constitution.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
-us DAY sEo,Ns-
-, /. Place IN shs

s,eh . Place In the
world !. /. Fact.
IS one moves westward
'sst ssts earlier and earlier Tas 50
e. = " time on Monday morn
sr,ca. s il follows that. II TINS
ns, rsrs continued. without lin
~ roupd the world, at the
a, W., hat II was Monday noon
!, would be also twenty
uI' y .sys avs St. James Gazette As
On ,sdnctIo ad absurdam. we
, ~ for the limit. which does.
w w, 10 the principle that as
w.stward the time gets ear
one moves eastward gets
p.sa,s :, the decentralization OF
y Ds,S here was no dIfiiculty. When
s.r .. ,be sun stood over Lon
-ss Monday noon in London
.,r moved Ito use the popular
4 ~ eastward. and stood a httie
kver publin, it became Monday a, a
T. dublin. and so on until ne
4 me western limit of the known
when the sun passed over that
M, was the end of noon ior
Conday. and nobody knew what
4 was doing until he reappeared
. eastern limit OF the known
hrIuring with him Tuesday
l. n is evident. therefore. that
,hs sun was in the unknown /
hetxeen west and east. he drop
|. attribute OF making the time
places directly under his rays
y noon and took to himself the
tie OF making 1t Tuesday noon.
, confines OF the world were
further eastward and westward,
lively. the unknown abyss where
anse OF attribute had to be made
arrower and narrower, until,
The globe was circumnavigated.
ice Of change became simply
This line exists and is the place
the days begin. As the sun
this remarkable spot the time
twenty-four hours onward
oon on one day to noon the next
The situation of the line has
,cated quite fortuitously-name-
the circumstance whether any
place was first reached by CIV
man journeying from the east
m the west. The dlscoverer
/ with him the almanac from
, he came, and II he came from
st the time in the new country
bs later, and II he came from the
would be earlier than the time
country that he came from.
a was reached by civilized man
lg westward. and China by man
ig eastward. and the result is
q line which marks where the
sgin lies between these two. In
life ocean, and, instead of being
yht line, zigzags about, dividing
which happened to be discover
! the east from those which hap
10 be discovered from the west.
must still be many islands in
can where 1t is not yet decided
rh side OF the line they be-
nd where II one were to be put
me would not know whether It
oday, tomorrow or yesterday.
must also be many islands there
never having been permanently
d by civilized people. change
ay from time to time, SO that
calling there from China might
On Tuesday, while another ship
at the same time from America
lrriye on Monday. There must
people living so near this line
going a few miles they can
oday and get into tomorrow, or
ig back can find yesterday. How
lent for troublesome appoint
Many other curious considera-
'ccur to one. but I have said
think, to show-what every
pes not, perhaps realize-that
a place in the world where the
gin.