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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29

Champ Clark spoke at q Demo
cratic picnic at Omaha on the
10Th inst. Fully 1000 Douglas
democrats, assisted by delega-
ton of about 300 members of the
Jeffersonian club Lancaster
county, turned out to attend the
Jacksonian club picnic at Syndi-
cate park. Many of the stalwarts
were accompanied by their fam
lilies, and, with the outsiders who
came to hear the speeches, they
constituted crowd of several
thousand. Hon. w. J. Bryan
accompanied the Lancaster
county delegation.
Congressman Champ Clark of
Missouri was the orator of the
day. He declared the democratic
platform of 1900 must be the
same as that of 1896. Said he
"The people understand pre-
cisely what they want. They
want the Chicago platform and
they intend to have it, unchang-
ed, undiluted, unimparied. They
will break short off, as you can
break a piece of glass, the necks
of those who try to play them
false. They are not in a frame
OF mind TO be fooled with"
Mr.. Clark declared the over.
shadowing issue of 1896 was the
question of free silver coinage,
and it will hold the position in
1900. Regarding the Philippine
situation he declared that Presi-
dent Mckinley has no policy.
He said
ne is lettlng things drift and
they are drifting to the duce.
Meantime, our soldiers are being
killed, and dying in disease in
shoals. For what purpose, will
nybody undertake to say +?
defy an expansionist to stand up
and inform us what the presi-
dents policy is. But some say.
and more's the pity and shame,
some calling themselves demo
Gratis. The president is wrong,
but we must support the presi-
dent. To this has it come al
last, that we must shut up our
thinkers, close our mouths, and
chloroform our consc;ences in
order to be considered patriots.
mo, if the president is wro ng
he should be made right. If he
will not cease to do wrong. he
should be bounced, as he will be
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29
on trusts.

Evidences of the inadequacy OF
the present land laws for the
western range, and the necessity
for a policy of leasing the now
overstocked public grazing lands,
continue to present themselves
in future reports of conflict be-
tween western ranchmen. A
Cheyenne dispatch calls atten-
ton to Northwestern Colorado
as the scene of war between
sheep and cattle men. -Four
well armed horsemen, it is stat
ed, carefully disguised, recently
shot and killed $50 sheep and
crippled 25 more belonging to
the Warren Live Stock Company
of Cheyenne. 1t was also re-
ported that two sheep herders
were badly beaten. All such
dispatches go to show that the
range question has become a
burning one, and that grazing
regulations and leasing of range
lands have become a necessity to
insure law and order.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29

Judge Hiles held a session o.
court yesterday and transacted q
large amount of equity and
probate business and adjourned
until September End.
He handed down his decision
on the demurrer to the complaint
in the case of William Barratt,
administrator of the Norton es'
tate VS.. John e. Dooly. The
court sustained the demurrer on
the ground that the plaintiff had
not the legal capacity to sue.
Ten days were allowed 10 amend.
Barratt, in his capacity of ad-
ministrator, sued Dooly for an
accounting as assignee of Nor
ton, who made the assignment
for the benefit of his creditors.
The estate, which consisted
largely of mining property, be-
came very valuable afterward
and the heirs demanded an ac-
counting from the assignee. The
court held that Barratt, who was
acting as administrator, could
not as such sue the trustee,
Dooly, as such action would by
tantamount to one trustee suing
another.
The litigation began years ago
by the creditors of the Norton
estate suing Mr.. Dooly, who
they alleged had, while he was
acting as assignee, bought on his
own account mining property of
the estate in Idaho for $4,000
and sold the same to q London
syndicate for about $250,000.
The Supreme court held that
Mr.. Dooly, while assignee, had
not the right to be bidder or a
purchaser of any property be-
longing to the estate and that the
transaction on that account was
illegal. A new trial was grant
ed but q compromise with the
and the assignee was
arrived at and the case settled
so as those plaintiffs were con-
cerned. 1t now came up again
in the Probate court by the heirs
that there was q sur
plus left after the creditors were
settled with and they sought an
accounting.-Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29

According to Corporal Henry
Q. Edwards of troop D. 4th cav
airy, who was recently inter-
viewed in Pittsburg, Pa, Ameri-
can soldiers are in command of
some of the insurgent troops in
the Philippines and are fighting
their former commands. Last
summer a number of the United
States men were dishonorahlv
dismissed from army for various
offenses. He said "They had
no money and could not get
transportation home. Being
banished from the camps of the
Americans. and not being allow
ed to stay in Manila, they had no
recourse but to go to the insur-
gents. Aguinaldo made some of
them assume command of his
forces because they were better
trained than the natives. Those
who did not want to fight us
were compelled to do So"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29

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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29
G.. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.
Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 40, $50.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 40, 800.
For the above occasion the Or
egon Short Line will sell round
trip tickets from Blackfoot at
following rates
S64. 20, which allows some stop
over privileges.
$62.55, continuous passage In
both directions.
Tickets will be on sale August
Goth to Sept. 1st inclusive. Re-
turn limit Sept. 18th. Except
that on deposit of return portion
of ticket with the Joint Agent at
Philadelphia between Sept. 9TH
and 9th, limit will be extended
to leave Philadelphia up to and
including Sept. Both.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29

Government ownership can be
no worse than government re-
ceivership. The United States
courts are rapidly becoming re-
pair shops for wrecked railroads.
Y. Debs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29
IDAHO INTER MOUNTAIN FAIR.
Boise. Id. Sept. $3.50. 1899.

Boise, ID, sept. zo-oV, loSS'
For the above occasion the
Oregon Short Line will sell round
trip tickets from Blackfoot at
of $10.85. Selling dates Sept.
oath to Goth inclusive. Limited
to continuous passage in each
direction, with final limit return
ing October End.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29

soldiers Given Time for Maps.
Soldiers in the Italian army are al.
lowed two hours in the middle OF the
day for nap.-Chicago Chronicle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-08-29

100 MEN CAN SECURE EN-
PLOY MENT CHOPIN G
WOOD FOR THE LUCKY BOY
GOLD MINING COMPANY
Il. j. HITS, Contractor. 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23

birthday. and the pronouncing OF eulo-
giles on the late Senator Justin S. Nor
rlll of Vermont.
An invitation extended by the Charge
d'Analres Of France. NJ. Thebaut. through
Secretary Of State Hay, 10 TIE memt~ s
Of the senate TO attend the memorial
funeral services OF the late President
Faure. OF France. 10 be held tomorrow
morning al il o'clock IN St. Matthews
church this city. was read
Mr. Cullom. of Illinois. moved that the
invitation be accepted. but 10 was point
ed ont that the invitation was not 20 the
Senate as q body but TO individual men,
bers. and that any action upon 1t was
unnecessary.
Mr.. Woicott. of Colorado, was then in
troduced from the Nicc-Prcsiients desk
and read Washncton's Farewell Address
in accordance with the resolution OF Mr..
IIOar.
Al the conclusion of the reading Of the
address Mr.. Ross. OF vermont called
uD the resolutions relating TO the deain
Of the late Senator Justin :. Morrill,. oi
Vermont ana began his eulogy upon the
distinguished statesman.
At tho conclusion of Mr.. Ross address
Mr. Vest of Missouri. who had served
with Senator Morrill, for twenty years on
the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds. paid 90 his memory a. beautiful
and touching tribute.
During the delivery Of the culoFies
Mr. Morrlls son. Mr.. James $. Morrill,,
and other members of the Morrill, family
occupied seats in the executive gallery.
The euiogies were concluded az 1885 r.
ar. and. as % further mark Of respect
the Senate then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
COST OF ARM0R PLATE.
Debate ON This Subject Occupied Most
ofthe Time in The House.

Debate ON This Subject Occupied Most
ofthe Time in The House.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22-Ihe House
to-day maugurated the custom which
has prevailed for many years in the Sen
ate of listening 20 The reading Of Wash-
ineton's Farewell Address ON Washing
toms birthday. The address, was read at
thc request of Mr.. Bailey. OF Texas the
Democratic leader.
Two hours were devoted TO the naval
approximation bill but seemingly only
the threshold of the debate upon the
cost of the armor plate has been passed.
Mr. Boutalc's amendment fixing The
maximum price OF armor plate al S5f5
per con. buf restricting the provision TO
che appropriation made I'm rhe present
bin. was ruled to be i'm ORDER whereupOn
another provision Was offered boy Mr.. Un-
dcrwood. of Alabama, for the erection Of
am armm-plate plant by the government
and appropriating 81. 900 900 for the same.
A point of order against the latter pro-
position was penling when tine considera-
tion of the naval bin was suspended tp
allow the members OF the House To- pay
fhcir tribute co the memory OF Senator
Morrill,. of Vermont
Messrs Grodt and Powers. Of Yer
mont. Walker. Of Massachusetts. and
Grow of Pennsylvania. pronounced euio-
eies and. at 4.l0 ass "a further mark of rc-
spcct the House adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
The Old Warrior Was Di8pIeased
That None Were Invited.
GEORGE WASHlNGTON'S PICTURE
Had a Prominent place in the Deco
ration-G General Wilson Occupied
a Seat of Honor-Iteierencc to
Mckinley Was Cheercd by
the Gucsts-Gen. Gomez
Spoke Feelingly.

AfATANZAs. Feb. 22.-The banquet ten
dered here 10 General Maxine Gomez
last night was a brilliant affair and wei
attended. The Junta Patnotia, which had
charge Of the entertainment, refrained
from inviting spaniards. which displeased
the Cuban commander. The banquet
was given m the theatre. The guests
numbered one hundred, and two thousand
spectators were present. The boxes were
crowded with ladies belonging to the
best circle OF society and the public gem
orally crowded tho four tiers OF gal
leries.
GENERAL WILSON HONORED
General Wilson sat on the right of Cen
oral Gomez and the Cuban general, Be
iancOurt. was seated on his left \ pic
mre of George Washington was promi-
uently displayed on the wall. General
Gomez. during the banquet, left his seat
and CALAMITY offered some flowers Co Mrs
Wilson.
The ispeeches began ar 10 O'Clock.
Scnor Labostida. I'm the course of his rec
marks. said the authorities at Washing
ton would never govern the country
against its Will. remark which was
loudly cheored Tho house also cheered
President Mckinley.
NEVER no LEAVE.
Senior Rivera said General Gomez would
never leave Cuba. lie was 10 bring his
family here from SAN Domingo and stay
always in cuba. Tho speaker referred
rlowinely 20 Washington and was loudly
cheercd
senor Julios Aritz. president Of tive
Iffrfa vrfcorucd General Gomez 10 Afa-
tauza@ The Cuban commander answer
cd. thanking Dds hosts and referred feel
iugiv TO the dark days of the revolution.
Hc said his gratitude at The welcome ac-
corded him could NOT express the deep
feelings of bis heart Hc made no refer
ouce to politics and was so hoarse he
could hardly ariicuatc
General Gomez has been ill for some
time past and looks tired out Tho BAN
quct was over at n o'clock. General Co
mez was cheercd as Doc departed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
DR.. DAILY EXCUSED.
The Meat Contractors to BE Given an
Opportunity 20 Hear Him.


WASHINGTON. February 22-To-day's
proceedings of the court of inquiry in
vcstigsung the beef controversy developed
Itle that was new. The testimony.
with tho exception of thai or Dr DAILY.
surgeon on the staff of General Miles
during the wlr. and of Colonel Woodruff
assistant commisslry general. was gen-
orally boo liuc with that of yesterday
THE canned roast beef Was generally
condemned as unsatisfactory while The
refrigerated beer Was commended, tho
chief tDnrlin- beng THAT So often oe-
composed eu route to camp.
The testimony of representatives of nhc
subsistence department. was begun that
of Colonel Woolrun. assistant commits
sarv general be'ng tho most notable.
Hc purchased more than M9o0p pounds of
canned roast beef and told 0l the method
of purchase and tho relsons that prompt
ed it Hr took issue with General Miles
contention thit beef on the hoof was the
usual source OF fresh meat supply GO
the army.
Another feature of me day was the
introduction of Dr. Dalv who charged
before tine War Commission that rofris-
GRATED beef at Chickamauga. Jackson
yluc Tampa and in Porto Rico had been
treated chemically. He was not exam
ined. however. iu regard % the charge.
Colonel Davis announcins that the con-
tractors VINO were attacked were en-
titled to boz notified of the examination
ON rhis point thar thoy might have ample
time in which 10 appear. should they de-
sire 10 do so. The law required this he
said
Accordingly Dr DAILY was excused ar.
ter partial examination and will be re-
called later.
The INVESTIGATION viii proceed to-mor-
row. when General Pagan, commi-sary
general. Is expected % appear and tell
the story of The beef supply as viewed
by his department
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
PRETENDER'S MEDALS.
Ten Thousand Seized in Paris 10 Kill
out Any Hostile Demonstration

PARIS Feb. 1.-THE police this morn
ing seized in this city ten thousand medals
bearing the head of the Duke Of Orleans.
and five mOulds for striking them
Iur Ilrr44.a alr 4u-. liDra % wall only
avengc my cOuntrys insults PHILIPPE. -"
and u VIII replace my country ~ the
trra frfrrhfncu
In view OF possible demonstrations upon
The occasion OF the funeral of the late
President Faure. the prefect OF Police has
ordered the seizure ol all seditious em-
ings and the arrest OF anybody raising
insulting cries against the President.
members of Parliament or other state
officials.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
SECRETARY GAGE
On N'kINLEY.
He Gives His Estimate of the Presi-
dent and of the Comptroller
of the Currency.

Yesterday afternoon Secretary and Mrs.
cseo recommended b. col.rcl and Afiss
I"IIh'I' were "'iF'h "i'""' ''e 'I4'
They visited tine Lcc. Jackson. and Wash
inrion Monuments. the Houdon statue
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"' w "''''''- ~" '' '''. ''''' WI '''' ''P
itol ST. Paul "nd ST. johns churches,
and many other points of interest
e,.ro,s~y csp. ma. much i-.,,.,.,.,l
49,.
"' '',
est interest in INC historic views brought
10 his attention.
The concluding scene OF the annual
nicotine, of tbo bsplor. v,s tho old
ne, ,.,....,
l"S"'"i'" '"-''''" ''iP'' '''''l'" 'lo"'
and Secretary Gage ar the Westmoreland
club last night Do was. indeed. typi-
..I VIRGINIA SIMMER fine ,i,r6. o,erc doll
oious End fhcre was "a aouebtfui ab-
sonce of stiffness or formamv
Aner moro fnan Lam hour .oont I'm on
i,,.,,e tbe pl.4sr~.. of tb. t.fIe rndo.
ccnrce T. Christian nresi8en, of tbe
clearing House Association who prosid-
cd arose and made "a humorous address.
+, which hc compared himself ioctiIarIv
fo Chaunccv Depow lie smoke I'm high
prsise off the Secretary of the Treasury
ana regrettcd'that his views on the cur
roncy didnt agree with those of his cnict
or of the Comptroller ol the Currency.
In conclusion hc proposed toast t.
Secretary Gage and called upon that gen
ueman to respond
After regrettug the passing OF the
halcvon DAYS when he was "a Banker
man" the Secretary took up The remark
Of Judge Christian that his views did
not coincide with those of President Nc
kinney or tho Comptroller of the cur.
rcncy.
said "thc other Is youne lIo .of clear
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
The khalfa Hostile.

LONDON Feb. 22.-According to a spe-
cial dispatch from Cairo. the disQuetlng
news has been received here that the
I<halfa. at the head OF greatly augmented
forces is marching on the Nile
IL was announced ON February 10Th
from Ondurman that the Duke and
Duchess OF Connaught had arrived there
on the previous evening, had reviewed the
troops had visited fhe tomb Of the Mahdi
and had inspected the khalfa's house and
gardens and the palace at khartoum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
THEY PREFER
SPANISH RULE
AguinaIdO Issues a Bitter Manifesto,
The Island of NegroS Raises
the American Flag.

HONG KONG. FEB. 22.-Aguinaldo has
issued a manifesto accepting the sltua-
ton caused by the unexpected proyoca-
ton Of the Americans" while lamentlns
the bostilitIes which, he says. he tried
10 avoid by every means" In his power
making humiiiating concessions and t0l-
Grating insults and outrages OF the army
Of occupation against the people Of Ma
Mia"
AS a REBEL.
lie complains that he has been treated
as rebel because ] defended the ma
tional interests instead Of becoming the
tool of the American preposterous pre-
tensions"
lie alleged that the country is unani-
nous ia his support that the people will
perish rather than accept the "odi0us
American dominion ana alleging that
even the corrupt Spanish dominion is
preferable"
COMMISSION oDIoUs.
The Philippine commission is consid-
cred by Agunaldo 10 be a farce and
otis. Denby. Dewey and Secretary Har-
den are classed as pronounced aRuexa-
tionists,' the latter being classed as "es-
pocially obnoxious TO the Filipino gov
ernment'
10 proclaim TO the world and officially
disDel the false rumors that Germany
or any other power has rendered as
sistance moral or material 10 the Fill
pinos. adding. nor have the Filipinos So
licited it,
OTIS CONSULTED
MANILA. Feb. 22.-l2.f5 p. M.-While
the guns on the city walls and those on
board the ships Of Rear Admiral Dewey's
Washlngton's birthday. four commission
ers from the Island OF Negros had an in
terview with Major-General OTIS and in
formed him that the American flag had
been raised over that island and that its
inhabitants were ready, anxious and will
ing to accept amy proposition the Ameri-
cans might offcr.
The Insurgents have been driven from
the island entirely.
Although the Iloilo rebels have given
the people Of Negros much trouble. es-
pecially In the matter OF financial assist
ance demanded by the rebel leaders. the
inhabitants OF NegrOs have persistently
held aloof and now, through the commits
slOners, announce that they wanted the
advice and help Of General Otis.
The latter assured them that the Ameri-
cans would provide an acceptable govern
ment and in the meantime, he instructed
them not to pay the rebels anything.
rhe Negros commissioners were delight
ed with their reception.
The United states Cruiser Charleston
is coaling here, preparatory 10 starting
on a cruise.
The United States Gunboat Bennington
arrived here to-day from the Island OF
Guam.
The United states Transport St Paul
has arrived here from Iloilo. but she did
not bring any news OF Importance.
715 p. M.-There was an outbreak OF
incendarism accompanied by fighting in
Manila last evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
MAY PUNISH BECKER.
Tho District Attorney Said to he In
vestigatins HIS Case.

II is understood that District Attorney
Edgar Allan IS making ass Investigation
into the case of Moritz Becker, who is
alleged to have sworn falsely TO his nat-
uraiization papers
Possibly the man win be prosecuted IN
the United States District Court 10 viii
be remembered that tho alleged family Of
Becker We're dcportcd from New York
10 Russia because of what appeared 10
ba inaccuracies in statements made and
alleged evidences Of fraudulent natural-
zau0n papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
Bought Virginia Lands.

MIDDLESBORO. KY. February %
The pine timber lands Of Southwest Vir-
einia East Tannessoe and Northwestern
North Carolina have been monopolize
nv Canadian and New England capital-
ISIS. The capital vi the syndicate Is
5000 Q0g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
BOTH HOUSES PATRIOTIC.
WashingiOn's Farewell Address Rca1
in the senate and House.

WASHINGTON. February 22.-To-day's
session OF .he Senate was devoted 20 TWO
seperaic ortefe-the reading of Wash
ingtons Farewell Address. an annual
custom Of the Senate Oh washington
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

yirginia-Generaly fair; colder; fresh
north 10 west winds.
North and South Carolina-Generaiv
fair: colder; fresh to brisk west TO north
winds.
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09

The use OF crude oil for killing the
dust on railroad beds has been SO sue
cessful that experiments In the same
direction have been tried on country
roads. The experiments were under
takn by Maj. Meigs, who had noted the
change that had taken place In a bad
bit Of road rear p town in Pennsyl-
vania. where an old oil pipe had been
leaking for some time. This pipe was
near a place In the road that was In
variably impossible during the season
of spring and fall rains. The ground
became so saturated by the oil that the
mud rapidly dried up. and the surface
of the earth became hard and remain
ed SO. A tank containing some 100
barrels was used for tests. which were
made on a VIGOROUSLY bad stretch OF
road. The results have proved that II
is easy to keep the worst road In con-
dition by treating 1t with oil, which
prevents the earth from becoming wet
by forming q waterproof crust. 1t !
estimated that a barrel of crude oil will
suffice for a strip OF road 100 feet long
and twelve feet wide. The cost Of the
oil at the wells Is about 90 cents a
barrel, so that this form OF road-mend-
ing is about the cheapest known.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
DELAGOA BAY DISPUTE.
United States VIII Not Brook I'M
REASONABLE Delay.

~easOnable Delay.
London, Feb. 3. - The Berne CORE
spondent of the Pail Mall Gazette tel
egraphs that the decision of the arbi-
traitors in the Delagoa bay dispute may
be expected not later than June. 1t
Is added that the United States threat
ems in the event Of further
able delay TO make grave represents
tions to the federated c uncil which
appointed ~arbitrators and that Great
Britain Will join In these representa-
tons. The interest Of the United
States in the Delagoa Bay railroad ar
bitration is due TO the fact that the
interests of the late Col. McMurdock
are involved in Ii. In the course of the
negotiations between Great Britain
and Portugal as to the action of the
latter power in East Africa, the claims
OF the Delagoa Bay Railway company
for compensation for the seizure of the
line by Portugal on June %. 1889.
were brought forward. Eventually il
was decided that the Swiss federal
courcil should appoint arbitrator In
the matter, and the case has been be-
fore them yer since. The delay Is
greatly due to the fact that the govern
ment OF Portugal presented a counter
claim to which the company Sent n
reply aud then Portugal made a re-
1oinder. The McMurdock claim IL
has been asserted, would be settled by
the award of a sum Of $4,000 600.