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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-29

On Reception -
Mr.. d MRS. W. j. TRELOAR.
Mr.. d MRS. T. J. PAUL.
Mr.. d. MRS. D. L. RICH
Ma. Dc MRS. WA d. BRADBURY.
On Invitation -
Che. PfeiFer
e.. ". Reed,
G.. II. Poppy,
j. II. Pnzer,
Nal Brdacd,
Cics. Edker,
4. p. ChGIlis,
j. G. FianeH.
W. q. short,
D. E. KcCdlLaBi,
John johnson,
T. E. Git6e.f.
Hen y Si.tsiey.
Joseph Cresto.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-29

Some people are born lucky
Geo. E. Keyes won the $40 dol
raffied at d. L. Rich's last Wed
nesday evening.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-29

j. G. Dougherty is putting in
a fine new floor in his saloon
building.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-19

but got tired of that very soon. When a
shell comes straight along through the air
one does not have time % catch sight OF II
till II has passed. although one had no
uiihculty in knowing that !. had been try
Ing to scrape an acquaintance, as many
shells did IT screams out It's sallitation
OILY few feet away from ones head. But
when II bursts In the air before ones fac9
the air seems to be full of chunks of metal
some of them apparently the size OF
wakhboiler. and then one is liable to lose
tbs faculty OF dlfferentlating between The
fragments and the whole shells. So I OPP
peh trying 10 count for fear l would be
accused OF exaggeration.
Another very unpleasant thing about the
spanish shells was the way they had OF
coming at us even when they had not been
properly aimed. Thus II often happened that
a proJectiie which not only fell short, but
which was not even good line shot. would
be upset" by its impact with the water
and would come tlrmbling, end over end.
far or Of Its original direction. And how
those fellows did roar, plainly visible, IL
they came anywhere near us. and as they
rose from the water and spun around and
around they seemed TO be about the tlze OF
a barrel, especially IL an observer happened
to be close 10 the line OF their eccentric
flight.
When the Baltimore went In and cleared
out the shore batteries In the second action,
what cheers she got from the Olympia s
men, who had been at tho front during the
whole Of the first fight And they yelled
with glee again when the little Petrol went
into the inner harbor ami finished on the
craft that still were afloat. II was not long
then ere the Spanish flag was down from
the arsenal and the white flag took its
place. whercnpon, Of course, everybody on
our side cheered some more. Tha AFFAIR
was thus all finished between o'cioak and
1890. Commodore Dewey took the squad
ron back TO an anchorage OF Manila and
cent word to the foolish braggart OF q gov
ernor that II one shot was sired at our
squadron from the Manila batteries. No
would lay the city In ashes.
Up TO the time / left Manila bay In the
dispatch boat McCulloch the governor Was
carefully refraining from doing anything
to dispiease the commodore. The subma-
rine cable TO Hong Kong was cut by the
steamer Zafiro on the day after the action
because the governor would not permit
the cable operators TO transmit our mes
gage. The next morning the baltimore
and the Raleigh went down the bay and
destroyed ak batteries at the entrance
The Spanish garrisons did not find II con-
yenient to be lat home" when this was
done. and therefore there was no hard
feeling created at the time On Mon
day also we took possession OF the ar
senal, as eabled you as soon as reached
Hong Kong. and the active events for the
time being were wound up by the burial
OF the spanish dead and the transfer to
Manila OF the Spanish wounded 70 rave
them from the swarms Of native "iooters'
who had been Informed OF the Spanish de-
feat by the burning warships In Cayite
bay.
Thursday the McCuiloch sailed for Hong
Kong. aud 20 ended the hrst chapter OF
the Manila campaign. J. L. eucknsy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-19
Lieutenant 3 tlcIxIiS
Was on Board
the Flagship
with Admiral Dewey,
and His cablegranls
Gave the First
Accurate Description
of the Great Battle.


which should not be overlooked By our
democratic friends who have never bcen
IN favor of Nat money. and yet at the
present time are advocating an issue OF
$50 0o0,0 900 in United States notes. Such
an issue OF notes would surely lead to
moro serious complications In our financial
system than those which have troubled us
In the past. do not imagine that the
democrats In congress have abandoned
FREQ silver coinage for issues OF paper
money OF indefinite redemption. On the
contrary, am inclined TO bellows that
this measure ia being supported by them
In the hope that It may ultimately make
II possible TO redeem this fat currency
largely in silver.
do not believe that National banks
should he allowed the privilege OF Issuing
circulating notes based upon their general
assets, II is placing premium on rascal
ity of which cupidity would be certain 10
take advantage. Suppose A. h u. were
to start a bank u would only be necessary
for them to have small percentage OF
cash, say Or per cent. The assets could
room be inflated to any desired amount
and notes issued to correspond. Methods
OF imitation bv which bankers or any
other class get something for nothing
should bo promptly DISCOURAGED by all
who desire tha establishment Of a sound
financial system,
II the bond issue herein proposed should
become n law | am willing to show nv
confidence in II nv agreeing In advance
to take S15, 600 OF such an issue,
Francis Emerson,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-19
TO RAISE WAR FUNDS.
The Plan Proposed by N Mckinney
GeutIemnu.


Mckinney. Texas. June 12.--E'rancis
Emerson. the veteran Mckinney banker.
has announced "A scheme for raising a
fund whereby he believes the expenses OF
the present war may be readily met. The
letter is self explanatory and was mailed
to numerous persons prominent In the
affairs OF The government. from the presi-
dent down. 1t reads as follows:
Mckinney. Texas, June II, 1851 am
persuaded in view Of the present chaotic
condition of financial legislation, to ex-
press from a bipartisan standpoint my
sentiments In regard to the situation.
The present financial exlgencieg are such
that We should not pause to consider IL
1t democratic, republican or populistic. but
regardless OF ancient party landmarks.
adjust all legislative matters in the light
OF present necessities.
| am not. and never have been, In har-
mony with the petty politician or spells
hunter, who continually toadies to public
opinion as expressed by his constituents,
He is but an echo, without individuality
or ability and is incapable of rising to
the broad plain OF statesmanship. II there
ever was time In the history of the
country when congress should be actuated
In legislative matter by pure patriotism.
love Of country aud OF country's good re-
gardless Of party lines. II is now This
Is no time for either party TO take advan-
their own personal or partisan financial
views.
desire 10 submit for consideration the
following suggestions. viz.
That congress authorize the issue OF
long time bonds to tho amount OF $780,
100000, bearing interest at the rate of 2
per cent per annum 10 be designated
bankers bonds and to be placed bv the
government directly In the hands OF the
National banks throughout the county.
! know that such bond issue as this
would not be popular in Wall street among
brokers or spectators. as II would place
the bonds directly in the hands OF the
purchaser, thus depriylng the broker or
sDeculator OF the usual commission or
profit. Placing these bonds beyond the
reach OF the spoculator viii avoid the
possibility Of advancing them TO such
premium that none but the multi-miiiion-
aire could afford them as an Investment,
-rhc total amount Of capital employed by
National banks. as shown by the last
statement made by the comptroller OF the
currency is s6s1. 4ss.0a5. OF this amount
s2106sa gs5 Is already invested Ia gov
eminent bonds, which leaves 1920 1884,
10 siill available for use In the purchase
OF bonds. Bonds TO the amount OF sf0o.-
600 900 could readily be placed with the
culation TO the par valde OF the bonds.
and compelling them by legal enactment
10 take out notes 10 the full amount OF the
capital stock, Not only could these bonds
be placed successfully, but the placing OF
them would enable us to redeem our
United States notes amounting TO 1885,
6si ,0i6 without IN the least disturbing our
currency system. ai,d at the same time
GrOuDd increase our present circulating
medium about s40.000,00o. This would
give us an absolutely safe currency with
out the lsast Dat slsneak aesut Y. faes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-19

"


Per6GL cAso,rsc. r-R
'BAtvisto1E"
On HE WAY
To iNSioG
poStTfoss
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
victoria to an Indian chief.

\ recent arrival at Ottawa, Ontario,
from the hitimaat district b. c.,
tells n story concerning Queen Victoria
aud a chief OF the kitimaats Chief
Shakes, who has a very good house at
Lowe Inlet. also owns the fishing
privilege below the falls on stream
close by. The chief sold go. 600 fish.
for which the manager Of a cannery
paid him $1,000. Ia the exuberance
Of his spirits and loyalty the clisf
conceived the idea OF sending 500 "a
"a present 20 Queen Victoria, and
hanGed the sum to Indian Agent Todd
10 be forwarded. which was accord
ingly done. In due time the Queen
caused 20 be sent TO Chief Shakes a
letter showing her appreciation OF his
loyalty. and she asked him to accept
a steel engraving Of herself, set in a
handsome frame. together with two
plaids Of sleeps wool. just the kind
TO delight any native chief
Shakes called his people together
on the day of presentation, and the
Indian agent read and interpreted the
Queens letter The venerable chief.
IN responding, said that it made hi.
heart glad 70 know that an humble
being residing SO far away from bis
good mother had not been forgotten
F by her. adding that. although b,
could never expect 20 see her OF
earth. he would try 10 lead such IN,
that would enable him 10 meet her il
heaven. And then, overcome witt
emotion. the chief burst into tears
New York Sun.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

Certain curiOus facts regarding the
odor of flowers have also been learned
10y these perfume makers. There seems
70 be ia the flower world series OF
flowers which by combining their per
fumes Will make about every known
odor in the world. This knowledge
has been utilized by the flower grow
ers of Var, and many experiments,
covering a period of many centuries.
have proved that the seven plants
whose flowers contain, or will produce
by combination, the perfume of al the
others are the rose, violet, orange,
acacia, jonquil, .tuberose and jasmine,
SO these are the ones they grow and
depend upon mixing for the other
odors Of commerce. For instance,
violet and tuberose make the perfume
of the lily Of the valley, the jasmine
and tuberose when mixed have q per-
fume like the hyacinth, the jasmine
and the orange resemble the sweet pea
when com bined. About all the vari-
Gus bouquets and odd odors Of the
stores are made IN this way, many OF
then being very old indeed; frangi-
panni. one of the most popular per.
fumes on account of its lasting so long,
being an invention OF an old Roman
alchemist during the second century,
and named for its discoyerer.- New
York Tribune
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
DIET AND CIVILIZATION.
Food Furnishes an Index TO Mankinc's
Evoiatiou.

The evolution OF mankind may per
hsps be determined a. certainly by
the criterion OF food as by any other.
The savage eats the same coarse and
monotonous fare for centuries. while
civilized man Is perpetnalIy discover
ing and adopting new animal or vege-
table products. At every fruit shop
one Il reminded to-day OF the fact
that bananas aud tomatoes are pew
foods which we have very wisely
adopted. and which have become az
familiar aud necessary 20 rs as peas
or plums, which We have had for cen
turies. As with fruits. 50 with the
articles we see IN large grocery
store. Half OF these we're almost un-
known even generation ago. The
dinner Of today IS as different from
that o. the time. say, Of Or. Johnson.
as that was from the cuisine OF the
Conquest. If life was rude and violent
IN early communities. the kind Of food
eaten and the way % eating Il made il
even more so. How could one gorge
on oxen roasted whole, carving IL up
with rude weapons. or even, like
F0lstah, on fat capons and an intoler-
able deal OF sack. without being heavy.
earthly. aud probably. from our point
Of view. noisy and ill-bred2 The fine
manners Of the Elizabethan court are
+ problematscal, they certainly would
not pass muster now. In short, food
/ IL both an index Of the civilization at
tanned and a factor in the attainment.
/ A singular instance OF both is afforded
+ by the rapid growth OF manners IN
Russia. Less than two centuries ago
Peter the Great gnawei meat like a
Wild beast and drank brandy like a
savage, to-day the elegant method
Of dining la Russo has spread over
the civilized world
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22


coc Of the stsancoest supporters % TIE
deep-Satsr way from the Great Lakes 60
the ocean Il Major A. G. Bishop. ~ 7ls
Third Ave. Detroit. a civil engineer - wide
experience aad considerable prominence -
his profession tie vas assi.fanr enrsos-sr
OF the H13son River kailr al io 1850 aud
has since conducted largs @nrine~riaa
operations tie has b-~n located IN Defroir
stnce 1851. and has large acquaintance
among the business meo and citizcas %
this city.
Two years ago. for tS@ drst time. Maiot
Bishop was in the hospital. For Two
mOnshs BE hal the best % r.eticai atf-n-
dance. bat ~oen he was discasr<ei n VA
not like the MAJOR Bishop % OH. Whsn
ssket regarding his health. ~ .Ail. when
l had my last spell - sickness and cane
out 81 the hospital I vas q sorry sight.
could not gan NY at "a ~. an8 could aot
walk over a block Tor a. s-rai weeks.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

noticed sore
articles On the
2 . ~ papers re-
cariinC DR.. Will
iams PAX Pills
Tor Pale People.
wrisc convinced
Ce that they v-rs
worth trying AMI
bought two Boxes.
tdi,tnottakethsm
Tor ny rompiexlpn
bat for strength.
After uslnS th-m
i feit better. an a
know they tll ne
worlds of good I
an pleased tore,.-
ommcui them g.
invaliis who need
a folfc or o. buii.l
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

ur shattered constitution.
a q. Elsuor "
Suhacrihei AMI sworn O. before ma th.r
eight day % January. 1891.
EorEar +. HyiI. lR.. Not1rF pfihhc.
Tho pure. powerful vegetable. ingredients
Bro pr Williams PINK pii- for Pale People
supply tl- anfiiot. Tor poisonous matter
in the blood AMI ali those elements needed
% bald mp body and brains Many di-eS-e-
long supposed Psi t1r medical profession
% irinrurahir have -ucrumbei 80 The POI
tent influence 30 these pills. They can D.
taNsu by young or ola. neing harmless in
their natlle. lat powerful "a eliminating
tlse 9-S.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
cro-s-ExaIained His Father.

The Hon. Hubert Howard, the Lon
don Times correspondent, killed in
Omdurman, while a member of the
bar had to cross-examine his irate
father. who pretended not to recognise
him. The ordeal was severe, and
when it was completed the son said.
smiIingly: Thank you, father: that
will do"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

Baggage handlers on a New Eng
land railroad have been instructed TO
ase the sliding-board, instead of per-
hitting heavy trunks to fall from the
cars TO the platform.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

20 tell The awful tale Of how he had
been Tel away 20 be eaten"
SO ended my friends yarn, exciting
enough IN AL conscience. Wide
World Magazine.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

To quit tobacco easily and forever. &c mag
netic. fun % lie. nerve aud vlgor. take No-To-
Bac. the wonder worker thas makes weak men
strong. All druGg SIS. soc or o.. Cure guara1-
tecd Booklet aud sample free Address
SLerilng keE.eiy Co. Chlcago Or New York
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
Ernnnrnr.

Mrs. A-Do YOU End Il more cconom-
Tea, % DO your own cooking Mrs
B.-Oh. yes. my husband doesn't "a
half as much a. he did.-Judy
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

Courage o. very aigh pusilty. soma
men viii die before they will work.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

s.You heard her sing. You say.
Has she much of voice -
Well" he explained. earnestly.
irving not 70 make II too severe, 'it's
inst this way: Whenever l hear her
sing am gsAteful 20 my parents for
aot giving me a musical education "
STATE OF Onfo. CRY o. ToLEDO.
Lucas CoCSrN.
FRANZ J tHENEN makes oath that be l. thu
senior rartner % the arm Of +. J. CHENEY 81
Co .doins business IN theCi-vof To edo. county
and state ioresaid. amt that -aid arm Will paS
the sum - one HUHnSEp nofLAt, Tor eac n
and every case or CArARRu that cannot b.
cured by the use OF Halls 4 ArNRKH CCRs.
FRNSK J. CHrNES.
sworn u before me and subscribed In my
49, pre~ence. this 9Th day of Decem be ~.
sEAL a d. lS6. a. ". GLEASON,
f--i Notary Public.
Halls CatArrh Cure IL taken internally and
acts directly on the bioOd and mucous surfacef
of the system. send for testimonials. free
r. J. CHENEN & Co, Toledo. y.
Sold hy Druggists. -.
Halls FaTniiv pulls are the best
SoMETHINo To BE THANKFUL FoR
Mrs. Henpeck Words cannot ex
press my contempt for you
Dir. Il Thank goodness
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
HE fellows were a

He fellows were a
bit tired OF pool,
but being guest
night at the mess
of the gallant Royal
Tipperary Fusi
Tiers, il was still
too early 20 break
up. So an adjourn
ment 70 the veranda.
with another relay
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

There are sone iong-felt wants whicl
s.5uid never be allied
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

Mrs. vinsioW's Soothing Syrup Tor children
teeshin,r -ofteua the gums. rel uCi az mamma
ton allAys pain cures Wind cole. -sc-A bottle
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

The rosy cheek is the greatest side show
on earth.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

Gunraz-sed tobacco habit cure makes w-1;
usen sSzonS. blood pure &c e. AL cruc -tsI.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

Exceptions frequently prove the rule 70 30
bad
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22


Help, for Heavens sake. Help
The tigers got me. Help help
Fixing his bayonet he ran towards
the spot, and in the dim gloom made
out the outline of the tiger dragging
3, who was walking by it's side,
his hand in the brute's mouth, With
out moments hesitation. he rushed
mp to the tiger, plunged the bayonet
into It's side, at the same time pulling
the trigger The tiger fell, releasing
B, and both men rushed back to
the house, bat before they could reach
the steps, the tiger was upon them,
and again seized poor B, biting
aud clawing his back and shoulders in
a terrible manner. II was. merci-
fully. an expiring effort, for the brute
fell dead before it could kill B
1T then transp;red that the tiger
had stolen in upon the watchers like
a shadow, without the slightest warn
+ ing, and had seized the nearest one,
who happened 10 be B, by the
I hand, which ne had raised 10 defend
: himself, and had commenced TO draw
him of. In his agony he rose to his
feet. aud after descending the steps
of the bungalow, was actually walking
off with his hand in the tigers mouth,
to be devoured, when his friend, by
his courage and presence of mind,
rescued him from an awful death
The other watchers, utterly panic
stricken, had made for the nearest
door, and had it not been for the cool
ness Of his brave resouer. B. would
have been added to the long list Of
the maneater's victims. After being
i'll for many months B recovered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-03

COTTAGE-For rent, cottage on Cedar
INQUIRE SIG Canada ST.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-03
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ADJUSTMENTS.

-"McGinty the Sport" the attraction at
the Grand this week. is being literally pat
ronized by local theater goers. The skit is
full of laughs, most of which are caused by
the complications that arise from the hap
penings to Mr.. McGinty. very comic Celt.
As Mephisto in Faust" Mr.. Lewis Nor
rison has earned reputation second to no
American actor in his line of work. This at
traction, one of the stellar bookings Ct the
season, will hold forth at the Grand next
week.
The famous piano virtuoso. Franz Rum
mel, will appear In a grand piano concert al
the Metropolitan opera house Saturday even
ing. The success of Rummel on his present
tours is shown by the following telegram re-
ceived yesterday by the local management
Recital at Chickering hall last evening
great success. Rummel was immense You
will have the finest concerts ever given in
Minneapolis and st. Paul"
The Great Diamond Robbery" one Ct
the most successful melodramas Of recent
years, begins an engagement of two nights
and Saturday matinee at the Metropolitan
opera house tonight.
The seventh concert of the Seibert Or
chestra series will occur at the Metropolitan
opera house Sunday afternoon at $780, The
soloist on this occasion will be the popular
and talented young soprano, Miss Florence
Marion Pace.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-03
RANKS ARE THINNING
Continued from First Page.

gro lullaby in a beautiful manner
These songs were among the most
pleasant features of the day and were
heartily appreciated.
The session of the day closed at
about 4:30, and many Of the delegates
took advantage of the early recess to
take part in the reception rendered by
the Ladies Of the G. A. R., at knights
Of Pythias hall in the Masonic Temple,
which lasted until 7:30 in the evening.
The session this morning will begin
at 9 o'clock, and the early hours will
be taken up with the reports of the
committees appointed by the COM
mander yesterday. At II o'clock the
election of officers will take place.
1t Is announced that the committee
on hall and entertainment will be at
the Lyceum at $50 this morning pre-
pared to furnish delegates with tickets
to the camp fire, which will occur in
the evening.
The Womens Relief corps sent in an
announcement that they would serve
lunch at noon today in the basement
Of the Unitarian church, Eighth street
and Mary place.