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The silver lance., 1899-09-29

The system of organized charity now
in operation in most OF the large cit
les Of the country is not right. The
stress on organized charity is another
example of the sophistries which the
scholar needs to expose. I am in favor
of real charity, but that charity Is mis-
named which compels man to turn
his soul inside out to charity ofhcials
before he can get a crust of bread; that
charity is misnamed which forces a
woman to give her history before she
can get garment to clothe her naked
child.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29
Ancient American Sleeping Cars.

L. Xavire Eyma, Frenchman, who
came to this country in 1S47, wrote an
article in ILLUSTRATION of Paris, pub
lished July 22,1S4s, giving his expert
ences on the railroads of the United
States. He says that at that time
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad had
a length Of seventy leagues and thar
the cost of the road was 4,116,744
francs, the receipts 3,98S,456 francs and
expenses 1.964,741 francs. He also
gives considerable space to the in
terror arrangements of the sleeping
cars used at that time and says that
"they are actually houses where moth
ing is lacking for the necessity of life
and are divided into compartments and
sleeping rooms, some for men and
some for women" Each room held six
beds or rather little couches in three
tiers along the sides. He winds up his
account by saying that valuables were
not particularly well taken care of, as
in America there were no such things
as sneak thieves"
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

The ready wit for which our present
ambassador to the court Of st. James
was noted in America, and which has
widened the circle of his friends in
England, was also Characteristic Of
Rufus Choate. an earlier member Of the
family, and one of the greatest lawyers
America has yet produced. Rufus
Choate's thrusts were. however. not al
ways SO goodnatured as are usually
those Of the modern representative OF
the family. In describing party to q
suit In which he was counsel, he once
said, why does he not pay back the
money he has so i'll got? He is such
villain that he wouldn't II he could.
and SO much of a bankrupt that he
couldn't II he would" Mr.. Choate
also once remarked of a woman: "She
Is a sinner-no. not sinner, for she is
our client; but she is very disagree
able saint"
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

1t is now more than half a century
since Japan was forcibly Opened" to
Intercourse with the world at large.
During the latter half Of that period
her progress In the arts OF civilization
has been marvellous, SO that now she
10 entitled to place among the most
enlightened nations Of the world. She
has not yet, however, been treated as
an equal by America and the European
powers. The old treaties, imposed
upon her at the cannon's mouth, are
still to some extent in force; but their
day has reached its end. On July II
they lapsed, and new ones went into
effect, under which she will be, In in
ternational law. the full equal Of any
power In the world. The incident will
be Of some diplomatic inesrest. It will
also be of much historic interest, as
marking the completion of what has
probably been the most rapid and
marked national development on rec
ord.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

War correspondents at Manila are
much puzzled over the movements of
Senator Albert J. Beveridge, the In
diana statesman. who has been bob
bing hither and thither about the
islands of Luzon and Sulu in a most
astounding fashion. Senator Bever-
idge. 1t il reported. has travelled 1000
miles by water, ridden 800 miles on
horseback, visited the natives in their
huts, made q call upon the sultan Of
Sulu, voyaged on top Of iron-roofed
railroad cars and mingled in the front
Of battle half a dozen times. A possi-
BILE explanation of the senator's activ-
ity may be that he really wants to see
what our new possessions look like
and to know how things are going on.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29
Germans VIII Coloptze.

A German syndicate, encouraged h,
the profit Germans have alreadv forny
in Brazilian colonization, is negotiat' 10
for the purchase of large tracts of lana
on the shores of Rio Pardo, in the in
terror Brazilian state of Minas Gersas
a few hundred miles north of Rio do
Janeiro. The object in view is colo.
nizatfon and the exploitation Of Brazil
ian industries.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

Should the palace car companies
really be bent on establishing colleges
in which to educate their employees in
their duties. It Is hard to see how the
portsrs can be brought into the scheme.
They are already past masters in the
matter Of duties. especially those they
levy on the passengers.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29
Brainwork and Exercise.

Three hours of brain work will de.
stroy more tissue than a day of physi.
cal exercise. Many men and women
earn their living by their brains. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters makes the
mind active and vigorous. This medi-
cine is an appetizer and a cure for dys.
pepsia. A private revenue stamp COW
ers the neck Of the bottle.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

A New York woman has been
awarded $50 for the loss of tailless
cat from a show. What she would
have received had the missing member
been present is merely matter Of con-
lecture
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

There il always more or less uncsr-
tainty when the lawyers get together
to parcel out batch of judicial ofnces.
The layman IL sure to be reminded of
the monkey who chewed the cheese OF
tAe soatendinE cats.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

The displacement OF Harry Doolittle
and the appointment Of Willie Work
as postmaster at Lafayette, Ind, may
have been the work of busybodies just
the same.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29
b. . O. Railroad Uses Crud. OH.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad II
now using crude oil on its tracks.
though not SO extensively as lines
which do not use crushed stone for
ballast. There are many road cross
ings, stations, etc, where dust flies
after the passage of fast trains, and
these places are being heavily coated
with oil. So far the results have been
gratifying.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29
Aquatics In Vogue.

I'VE used to think men had to climb to
fame"
Don't they?"
mo. Hobson dived.'
That's So"
And Funston swami"
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

The Kansas City Journal speaks Of
Senator Hanna's absence in Europe"
Careful Investigation will disclose the
fact that he left his absence behind
him.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

The automobile is evidently a
naughty carriage--judging from the
price thereof.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

1t is about time for the sultan to re-
turn to the verge of paying those Anne
rican claims. He is several weeks over
due.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29
Faultleas starch.

There are many starches on the market
but only one Faultless." All grocers sell
it. Every good housekeeper uses 1t. Try it
and be convinced. Large package 10c.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

No man knows the right way so
well as the man who has once been
misled.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

The administration appears to have
as much of a penchant for foreign en-
tanglsments as prediction for do
mestic scandals
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

crutch should not complain II he falls
in the mud.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

MY husband and l never take trips
together in summer"
"Why notY'
"If we did we wouldn't have any
thing to tell each other when we got
home"
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

When some people attempt to put on
airs they pile cyclones on top of hurri-
canes.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder to shake in your shoes. II
rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails.
At all druggists and shoe stores, 25 cts.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen
8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

The egotist is always the first to
complain OF egotism.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

"That's a queer family next door"
"Why do you say SOP
"They own $50 dog and have to
borrow our fatirons."
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump
tion cured me Of bad lung trouble.-Mrs
]. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, Mar. 26, 1895.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

What is your opinion of city people,.
'"They live too close together and TOO far
apart"
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

The man who thinks little is apt to
talk much.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

"Biggs has invented a soap that can't
be stolen from hotel and waiting rooms"
How does it work." lover roller
the same as towels.
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

What an important air Rodney Ripley
bound to make a man feel big"
The silver lance., 1899-09-29

'Will you have fireworks on the
Fourth?" "I think SC. Visitors are COM
ing and cook is getting ready to leave"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
Is ALUM POISONOUS 2
Whitens the Rread but Plays Havoc with
the Stomach OF the Consumer,

Whitens the Bread but Plays Havoc with
the Stomach of the oonsumer.
Alum is used by many bakers to
whiten their bread, enabling them to
use an inferior -four, anf it is also
employed as a cheap substitute for
cream Of tarter In the manufacture
OF baking powder, its use in bread
and baking powder is very detriment-
al to health, producing dyspepsia and
obstinate constipation, and under
certain conditions Of the human
system results In poisonion. What
these conditions are so far as each
individual is concerned can only be
surmised: some popularity of the
system producing morbid change
In the secretions of the stomach with
which the alum combines and forms
an dc tive poison: or, the abnormal
proportions, and these lesser OF
greater proportions Ia combination
with the alum constitute poison
just as two parts OF mercury and two
parts chlorine form calomel, which is
not poisonous, while one part Of mer.
curry and two parts of chlorine yield
corrosive sublimate, which il u most
deadly poison,
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks for the many kindnesses and
thoughtful, sympathetic attention
shown Us during this the hour Of our
great affection. To the Rathbone
Sisters and the knights OF Pythias,
and the many kind friends and neigh
bors whose sympathy and helping
hand went out to us Ia word and deed
during the burial of our beloved wife
and mother. We return our thanks
and appreciation.
,fGHN RUSSELL. AND CHILDREN.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
SOMETHING MORE THAN GALL.

"a very striking coincidence
might have been recently observed
in the newspaper field of northern
Idaho. S. c. Herren, an attorney
and former resident of this county
embarked in the newspaper bust
ness at Moscow by assuming edi-
torial management of the Times
Democrat About the same time
a school teacher embarked in the
same enterprise at Rathdrum.
Both these men had long believed
themselves especially well quail
fed for brilliant journalistic ca
reer Limited though it is, our
experience in the country newspa-
per business has taught us that
something more than gall and the
ability to jot down a few items is
essential to the make up OF an in
dividual who would successfully
cope with the trials of a country
newspaper man. No reflections
are intended, but we shall keep
our weather eye trimmed to the
lustre OF two shining stars in the
newspaper field of Idaho and COM
plete our moralizing at some more
opportune time. Harrison Mes
senger Jan. I'll.
Brother Gould must be very
busy "trimming his weather eye,'
as but one copy of the Messenger
has made its appearance since the
above was written. If we can as
sist him in rousing the Messenger
from the lethargic state to which
it has fallen we will agree to keep
him fully informed as to our jour
nalistic career.
Our advertising columns speak
for themselves, while our Job
presses are continually busy.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
Notice Of Village Election.

day OF April. 1899, being the first Tuesday OF
said month. the annual village election for
the village OF Rathdrum. KoOtenai county.
Idaho, will be held at o. B. Masters0n's res
tanrant building on Mills street, by the quail
flied electors of said village, for the purpose
of electing Ave (5) Village Trustees for the
ensuing year which election shall be open
at o'clock In the morning and will continue
until seven o'clock in the evening.
Herman Kellner has been appointed regis
trar and Will receive and hear applications
for registration ut his place of residence in
School Land Addition to said village, every
Saturday, from O'Clock q. nj. until o'clock
D. M, and from O'CLOCK p. H. until o'clock
p m.)
Dated at Rathdrum, Idaho. this Sd day of
March, 1899.
FRANK WEN,
Md Clerk of Board OF Village Trustees
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04

MAT Quay still lacks few votes
to make him the next United
States senator from Pennsylvania.
Possibly if he would divide the
swag he is charged with appropri-
ating from the Pennsylvania state
treasury the boiling republicans
would fall over themselves giving
the senator a continued vote Of
confidence.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
Something for the New Year.

The world-renowned success Of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, and their continued pOpu-
larity for near half century as a stomachic
is scarcely more wonderful than the welcome
that greets Hostetter's Almanac. This med
ical treatise is published by the Hostetter
company, Pittsburgh. Pa, under their own
Immediate supervision, employing sixty
hands IN that department The issue OF
same for 1899 will be over II, 100000, printed In
nine languages. Refer to copy of 1t for
valuable and interesting reading concerning
health and numerous testimonials as to the
efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters The
almanac for 1899 can be obtained, free OF
charge, from druggists and general country
dealers in all parts Of the country.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04

have been afflicted with rheuma-
tism for fourteen years and nothing
seemed to give any relief. / was able
to be around all the time, but con-
stantly suffering. had tried every
thing could hear of and at last was
told to try Shamberlain's Pain Balm,
which did, and was Immediately re-
lleved and in short time cured. l
am happy to say that it has not since
returned.-JosH. EDGAR, German
town Cal. For sale by Dr. f. Wenz.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CoEuR d 'ALENE, IDAH,

LAND OFFICE AT COEUR d ALENE, IDAHOl
January -, 1892
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Reg
lister and Receiver at Occur d'Alene, Idaho.
on MaIh 8. 1899. viz: FREDERICK A.
WHlTENACK. for I'D. No. 278 for the E11
NEk and M SEN. Sec. %. TIP. So N. r. w Il NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton OF, said land, viz:
George Batters. George R. Harmer. Albert
futile and John Mcclellan, ali of Athol,
Idaho
J2eM8 ID. II, BJDLON(; Re0istar
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04


CONGRESS- has voted General
Palmer pension of $50 per
month. The discussion brought
out the tact that the General is
practically blind and without
means. Mr.. Talbot of South
Carolina was in favor of the pen
sion, but wanted it paid in silver,
the money of the constitution, but
his motion was not entertained.
Although General Palmer is a
strong advocate Of gold, he would
no doubt gladly accept silver dol
lars rather than 60 hungry.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CoEuR D. ALENE, idaho

LAND OFFICE AT CoEuR D. ALENE IDAHOl
January 10. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support OF his
claim. and thaG said proof wifi be made
befor Register and Receiver at Occur d Alene
Idaho, on March 9TH, 1889. viz! HARRY
M SEA. Sec, 20. TIP. 81 N, R5W, b NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cuftiva-
ton OF, said land. viz: Oliver G.. Edwards
Louis Poirier, William A. White all OF Rath-
drum. Idaho and John Krienbhul, of Spo-
kane, Washington.
J2l-M7 d. H. DUDLONG Reyisrer
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04

Yes, Brother Gould, we fully agree
with you "that something more
than gall and ability to jot down a
few items is essential to the
makeup of an individual who
would successfully cope with the
trials of country newspaper
man."
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
Notice for Publication,
U. .. LAND OFFICE AT COEuR D'ALENk.
IDAHO Ian 10 1900

U. .. LAND OFFICE AT COEUR D'ALENEl
IDAHO, Jan. 10. 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof In support OF HIS claim
and that said proof will be made before Reg.
lister ana Receiver at Occur d'Alene. Idaho
on March eth, 1899. viz: WILLIAM a.
WHITE. Homestead $50. for the M NWN
Sec 20. Up 81 N, r W, b NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
ms contlnuous residence upon and cultiva-
yer G. Edwards. Louis PORTER all OF Rath-
drum, Idaho and John Krienbhul. OF Spo.
kane, Washington.
J 21.M7 d II, BUDIoNG. Repistar
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr., and Mrs, WIS, Lancaster desire
to express their hartfelt thanks, to the
many friends who SO tenderly assisted
them during the illness and death OF
their child Oracle, and for the kind
SYMPATHY extended them.
MRS. AND MRS. w. s. LANCASTER.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04

Nix. BRYAN has compressed a
volume of truth into small com.
pass in the brief statement that
call trusts are bad because they
control the price Of given article;
but the money trust is worst of all
because it controls the price of all
articles
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04

THE house committee on election
Of President and vice president
has agreed to favorably report a
proposed amendment to the con-
stitution forbidding polygamy with
in the United States and disquali-
flying polygamists for election as
senators or representatives in con
gress. Approval of this by either
or both houses would be equiva-
lent to declaration that polygamy
is not now disqualification, and
it would greatly strengthen the
case Of Mr.. Roberts, of Utah.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04

"CoI. BRYAN is making speeches
around the country" says the
Caldwell Tribune, "but it is not
known who is paying the expenses
1t is definitely known who is not
paying them. Not a penny of
their defrayment comes from
trusts, corporations, syndicates,
tariff protects, bondholders, stock
spectators, or corrupters OF
courts.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04
Notice for Publication.
U. 8. LAND OFFICE Al CoEuR D'ALENE
IDAHO, Jan. 10, 1899. {

IDAHO, Jan. 10, 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
register and receiver at Couer d'Aiene. Idaho,
on March 9TH, 1899. viz: OLIVER c. ED
WARDS. Homestead R3 for the Sh NWA,
Sec 20. tip. 81 N. RS w, b M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton OF. said land. viz: William A. White,
Harry Salmons. Louis POirier, all of Rath-
drum, Idaho, and John Krienbhul. OF Spo-
kane, Washington.
21-M7 ID. H. BUDLONG Register,
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-03-04

Of contiguous territory, the annex
alton Of the Philippine Islands pre-
sents a problem far different from
any this nation has ever been call
ed upon to deal with. If we hold
the islands the Monroe doctrine
must be set aside, for, when we
colonize Asiatic territory how can
we longer say to the powers OF
Europe, "You must not consider
any part of North or South Amer
lea subject to colonization" His
tory has proven that the party has
shown much wisdom in the past
in the purchase of territory and
we believe that history will vindi-
cate the position it has taken on
the Philippine question. That po-
sition is clearly defined in the fol-
lowing resolution, adopted at a
caucus of the democratic members
Of the house of representatives at
Washington resolution strictly
in accord with the letter and spirit
of the constitution and our own
declaration of independence (:
"Resolved , that the United
States hereby disclaim any dispo-
sition or intention to exercise per-
manent sovereignty, jurisdiction or
control over the Philippine islands
and assert its determination, when
an independent government shall
have been erected therein, to trans
fer to said government, upon terms
which shall be reasonable and just
all the rights secured under the
cession by Spain and thereupon
leave the government and control
of the islands to their people"
THE diversified interests of Ida
no made it very difficult for the
legislature to reach a satisfactory
agreement on the county officers
salary bill.
The maximum as fixed by the
legislature cuts the sheriff s salarv
in two and reduces the auditors
compensation one-third. The as
SCISSOR will not be affected by the
bill. The probate judge and treas
urer will receive from $500 to 5000
more thar is received by the fee
system. The county attorney will
receive 81, 900 less than was paid
to the district attorney. The cor
oner's salary will be diminished
from SIoo to 5000, while the sur
veyor will be raised about the same
amount The commissioner sal
airy is doubled but that will be no
extra expense to the county as
most boards have drawn over
81, 900 per year, the extra $500 be-
ing for mileage. The bill will save
the county from 81, 900 to So, 900
per year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-29
EE TYPES OF ENGLISH COLONIAL CAvALRYME1

Pott, Hollander, who is Consul-Gen
erai for the Transvaal and Consul for
the Netherlands. Pott is the principal
medium between Pretoria and DIR
Leyds, in Europe. He controls the
Netherland railway through the Trans
wall and is the head of Transvaal Gus
toms. He is also head Of Dutch East
Africa Company, and has the ear of the
Portuguese Governor as we'll us the chief
of each department
1T is openly asserted that Pott has q
private wire to the Frontier, and knows
a hours before others what is happen
ing. About him gather all the other
Consuls, the Portuguese officials and
the German forwarding agents.
IL Delagoa Bay is closed the Beers
will retaliate by raidng Portuguese
territory"
GERMAN PRESS COMMENTS.
Berlin, Dec. 2S.-Thc German press
continues TO comment upon the war
in South Africa. Tho Militair Wochen-
blatt, the military organ, contains
severe criticism by n high officer in
which the writer claims that hitherto
the Beers. both leaders and men, have
than the British. The National
Zeitung says editorially:
The best solution for Germany
would be n peacc guaranteeing the
Beers their Independence and securing
the future; that is. creating u State
Whose frontier touches the sea, in order
to enable it to adopt itself to the new
times upon which Africa is entering
That must be the policy OF the Beers.
We do not desire tho British to be
wholly expelled from Africa, but we do
net see the necessity for making the
entire African continent British. The
ideas of Cecil Rhodes will split upon
the rock of Boer courage"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-29
The Harper Publishlng House.

(By Telegraph to yirgnian- PHot)-.
New York, Dec. 2S.-At the instance
of creditors. whose claims aggregate
nearly half the entire Indebtedness Of
Harper &, Bros, "a committee of five
men. of Which Alexander E. Orr Is
chairman, has undertaken to prepare
and submit to the creditors7a plan OF
reorganization 1t is believed that with
proper management the business can
earn in 1900 about $1,000 above oper-
ating expenses.
The committee therefore recommend
to creditors that the business be contin-
ued under strong single-hunded control
The total liabilities are 81, 993 anu the
gross assets S2,l20,413