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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25
Notice to Creditors.

In the Probate Court of the County of Custer.
State of Idaho.
In the.matter of the Estate
of
w. B. Mckinney, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator of the estate of w. b. Mckinney
deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons
having claims against said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication of this notice
to said administrator at his place of residence
at Challis Custer county, State of Idaho, the
same being the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate.
r. N. HULL,
Public Administrator
Dated at Challis, Idaho, this 23rd day of Aug
ust 1900 AVID
First publication Aug. 2sth, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25

statement of 1896, that sit (the
gold standard) will be maintained
no longer than 1 am able to get
rid of it." Yours truly,
LYMAN j. GAGE.
Hon. Carl Schurz, Bolton Land
ing, Lake George, N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25


We find in the daily papers of
the 18th, statement uttered by
Senator Hanna ut a dinner of the
Hamilton Club in Chicago on the
night of the 18th, which reads
follows
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-Senator
Hanna at dinner at the Hamil-
ton Club tonight in honor of
Senator Mason, talked frankly
of the danger of overconfidence
on the part of the republicans
and declared with all possible
emphasis that everything that
republicans and patriotic demo
Gratis fought for four years ago,
was at stake in the present cam.
paign."
The SILVER QUESTION
AND NOT IMPERIALISM, he
asserted, was the PARAMOUNT
ISSUE.
Senator Hanna said in part
81 believe there are elements
of danger in this campaign, prin-
cipal among which is the over.
confidence of the republicans of
the United States.
II contend that the MAIN IS
SUE IN THIS CAMPAIGN is
FREE SILVER, and every col
lateral issue that has been in
jected in the campaign has been
for the purpose of throwing dust
in the eyes of our working. peop-
lie, and as manager of this cam
paign, | propose that they shall
not hide this question"
After explaining that if Mr..
Bryan was elected the Senate
would have a majority in favor
of silver, Mark fears for the
safety of the 6. o, p, for he con-
cludes by saying
Il want every man to expect
to be called upon for his services
in this campaign and to know
the facts. l don't want any SEN
timental idea that we all right,
anyhow. Therefore | say to the
republicans of the West, there is
always danger until the ballots
are counted, and there is danger
now and we must meet it %
Republicans of Custer county,
your big political boss, Mark,
has told you to not be too sure
of McKinley's election. Besides
he has told you that free silver
is the paramount issue in this
campaign. What do you think
of Marks command on the silver
question and our greatest indus
try ? Wasn't it real mean OF
Mark right at this time to say
that free silver was the leading
issue in this campaign, when you
have been claiming all along thai
silver was a dead issue, and that
the Democrats had side tracked
it ? But then Mark only intend.
ed the above speech for the East,
Any one this year claiming tc
be republican cannot claim tc
be in favor of silver. The plat.
forms and issues are too plainly
drawn to be misunderstood.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Land ONCE at HALEY, Idaho,
August Goth, 1900.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
TO make final proof in support OF her claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver, at HALEY, Idaho on October
3rd, 1900 viz Mrs. Ellen Seydell, formerly
Ellen Barr, Oh. f. No. 1880, for Lots and 8,
Sec. IS, TIP. 10 N, r. ZOE.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz
Albert Honey, OF Challis Idaho.
Charles n; Jensen Of Challis, Idaho.
Richmond N. Hull.
N. SHARP, Register.
First publication Aug 2sth, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25

Land Office at HALEY, Idaho,
September list, 1900.
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 L. H. John
ston, U. S. Commissioner, at Challis. Idaho, on
October 10th, 1900, viz Walter E. Baxter, (H
E. 1900, for the SW14 NW14, Sec. Is, So NE14
SEA NW14, Sec. is. TIP. IA N, X. ZOE.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz
Jonathan Job of Challis, Idaho.
William Babcock, of " %
George Thompson, of % 4"
William j. Treloar, of Bayhorse, Idaho.
N. J. SHARP, Register.
First publication Sept. 18th, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that intend to apply
to the Board of County Commissioners OF Gus
ter county, Idaho. for deputy.
GEO e. KEYES,
Clerk of the District Court and Elk Officio
Auditor and Recorder.
First pub. Sept. IL, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25
Political Announcements.

hereby announce myself q candidate for the
office OF Assessor and Collector OF Custer
county, subject to the action OF the Democratic
county convention.
LEROY HILLMAN.
Bayhorse, Idaho, August 3Oth, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25

hereby announce myself candidate for the
office OF Sheriff OF Custer county, subject TO the
action OF the Democratic county convention.
JOSEPH L. EBBERTS.
ohallis, Idaho, July Goth, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, !
Land Office at Haley, Idaho,
September LIST, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25

hereby announce myself candidate for the
office of Coroner of Custer county, subject to
action of the Democratic county convention.
MICHAEL O'DONOHUE.
Challis Idaho, August a8th, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, !
Land office at HALEY, Idaho
September 18th, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-25

In the Probate Court of the County of Custer
ctota of lido ho
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
MUST DO AS ROME Dogs.


The report Of a plot TO assassinate Nc
Kinley, sent out from Republican head
quarters IN New York and verified by
Chairman Odel i'll an interview in the
World, sounded like story OF the sea
son. Later reports indicate that there
is nothing in it. But President McKin-
ley must not expect to rule Spanish
colonies outside of the constitution and
without giving a continental for their
consent without taking the precautions
t-nDeTatOrs usually take.
When we are IN Rome we are sup
posed to do as Rome does: and when
we ADOPT Roman methods our Caesar
must have his imperial guard.
Whether there is Cuban conspir-
acy TO assassinate him or not, the pres
ident should take no chances. His body
guard should be strengthened. A COM
many or two Of soldiers ought TO be
placed about MS house An armed es-
cort of cavalry shotid attend him on
his drives. Pinkertons might be placed
along the avenues leading 10 to the
presidential residence. with orders to
arrest all suspicious looking. strangers.
The bed room should be made bomb
proof and an official faster for the din
ing room should be employed.
That's how the ear does it. And
when we go into the imperialism bust
ness we must do as imperialists do.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
CHINESE FIREcRACKeRs.

we are dependent upon the Chinese
for the means with which to celebrate
our nationa! anniversary says the
Philadelphia Ledger
Our "brOtheriY love" contemporary
is. as usual. behind the times. We used
10 look to China for noise and smoke
and accidents. but do so no longer. The
Chinese crackers are side issues in July
celebrations these days. They are too
small, too harmless and too noiseless
by far. They wouldn't interest a child
in arms any more. 10 say nothing of
the armed and reckless small boy.
We are no longer satisfied with the
spiteful snap OF ne Insignificant ex-
piosives which are bought in punches.
We must have stick of giant powder
covered with red paper. or a can of
nitroglycerine with which to load toy
cannons These have the desired re-
suit. They shake IN the houses and
wake uD the sick folks in the neigh
borhOOd rs nothing else short of an
earthquake is capable of doing. They
put ont e=es and mangIe hands and
cause runaways enough to make pa
triotic youth rejoice that he lives in the
land of the free and the home of the
brave.
They never equipped their armies in
China with such deadly missiles as we
permit orr children to play with in
these latter days.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
HAYS DECLARATION.

Secretary Hay states. the American
policy and position in China very clear
" when he says that the sentiment Of
this country is against partition.
America has representa- tiveS and cit
liens to succor and commercial inter
ests to protect An army has been sent
and ships are there for the purpose of
rescuing every survivor of this fanati-
cal outbreak. When this is accom-
plished the army viii be withdrawn.
the flag win be taken down and no
attempt viii be made to conquer and
hold Chinese territory.
No plea viii be made that manifest
destiny took us to the mainland of
Asia. or that our duty to civilization
requires that we remain to assimilate
these people. Secretary Hay does not
claim that our trade in the Orient de-
Dends upon our annexation of Chinese
provinces. nor will President Mckinley
deraand to know who will take down
the flag" that American heroism has
planted on Chinese soil.
SO far as the commercial interests Of
this republic are concerned. they must
be protected from foreign land grab
bers. rs well as from Chinese anarch-
lists To this end, as the secretary says.
it is necessary first TO restore peace.
and next 70 preserve the territorial
and administrative entity" Of the en-
piro
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
A BABY EMPIRE.
(New York HeraldN

CNew York Herald)
After an existence of a century and a
quarter as a country where the govern
ment derives its authority solely from the
consent Of the governed, the United States
is turning it, back upon lis own hisro7-J
ana tradition From a free democracy il
is in danger of becoming tyrannical, i'm
perialstic ongarchy- The adult republic
seems to be entering its second Childhood
a baby empire
As a sign that II has deserted the prin-
ciples OF individual freedom upon which il
was founded it is al this present moment
trying to cram its rule. at the bayonet's
point, down the threats of the people
Fthpinos, Cubans and Porto Ricans-
who the Declaration Of Independence saws
were created equal. with certain unalien-
sole rights, among which are life. iber-
~ and the pursuit of happiness"
As far as the FilipinOs are concerned the
United States is doing its "damnedest'' 10
ALLEVIATE all three OF these -unaIenable
rights. Their lives have been taken they
have been robbed OF their liberty. and in
stead Of pursuing happiness they are be-
ing pursued like wild beasts into the saw
age interior OF their native Islands: and
all because they believed. like the Ameri-
can colonists of 1476. that they were jus
titled in trying TO institute d new govern
ment in conformity with their legitima to
desires and needs when the old one i'm
posed upon them by Spain had become in
tOlerable.
II is about time to face the situation
squarely- The United States cannot will
not, allow the war TO continue much long
er. In the first place il does not paw
Eight or nine hundred thousand dollars q
day for military and naval expenditure
is more than the job OF grating the
American constitution upon the Philippine
Islands is worth In the second place. the
national passion for freedom in the
United States is violently opposed 70 the
forcible SubjugatiOn of d people. be they
Malay or Boer, that have backbone
enough to fight for their independence
In the period Immediately following the
close OF the Spanish war it may have been
pines The islands had been bought and
paid for both with blood and treasure,
and as Spain was unable TO deliver the
goods the United States was perhaps COM
pelled TO prove title by force OF arms; but
now that this mas been done, now that the
opposition in the islands has been reduced
from an active stage 70 little more than
a sullen submission TO the power of the
purchaser, the time seems 10 have come
At any Il tie. TO reason exists why a very
large measure OF autonomy should not
be offered to the Fiipinos- Indeed, com
mon prudence dictates that this should
be done and quickly too.
II would Ee the first step on the home
trail 10 the true and noble traditions OF
the American people would Indicate
a healthy remuneration OF the uhhsaltny
.sc0loniaI expansion phantaSmag0ria
The refusal TO shoulder the responsi-
bilitv of possessing colonies IS the begin
ming Of national wisdom, for colonies are
! vulnerable spots in q cOunIryS cuirasS.
Soain found out this TO her cost.
m is high time the United States woke
] 10 and pulled out Of the imperial oSsi-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
Mr.. VAN DAM EXPLAINS.

Sandy, Utah. July II. 1900.
Editor Salt Lake Herald:
1t Is not often that l presume to i'm
pose upon the space Of a newspaper, but
your article in this mornings issue enti-
tied. Slick Work at Sandy, prompts
me to make reply IN order that my posi-
ton may be made clear before the public.
l am not an ardent worker in politics.
having been taught from my earliest rec
election that the office should seek csS
man. instead OF the reverse, and TO THIS
principle l have adhered through life.
and sincerely hope I always will I did
not approve OF all the methods adopted al
the Murray convention and openly avow-
ed my intention of voting for the Repub-
hcan nominee, providing that he Should
be B n Ashton I did not go in any
underhanded way about it, as some Of
my opponents did.
In reference TO the action Of the judges
OF election, 1 prefer TO let the gentlemen
who are the most Interested, make re-
ply. as they are I&fectIy capable OF de-
lending themselves and their honor in
this matter.
The accusation hurled at me of becom-
ing an ardent Republican I most emphat-
ically deny I was nominated at a non
partisan mass meeting held in Sandy.
was not present and do not know who
made the nominal ton. but when informed
OF the proceedings replied that If the
people Of Sandy desired me for trustee
they knew how 10 get me. and If they did
not, they knew equally well how 20 leave
me out in the cold There is no man in
Sandy who can trUthfully say that I ask
ed for his vote. and there was 10 rustling
done by me. I was at the polls just long
enough to EAST my ballot. and that is all.
/ did not throw straw in the way OF my
opponent, and said nothing against him
in public or in private.
In conclusion. allow me TO say that I am
a Democrat, and IL / am ever converted
70 Repuehcanlsm Il viii not be by any
thing I have yet seen IN the Republican
party. but possibly by some of the small
souled exhibition Of political tricks in
oulged in by nv Democratic friends TO
obtain an office. Yours respectfully.
r. VAN DAM
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
The Stamps Went.

= local railroad man tells of being at
Indianapolis a few DAYS ago and meeting
a gang OF Indianapolis railroad men
headed by Tom Smiley. making for a
nearby bar 10 quench their thirst The
Cincinnati man was induced 10 Join the
party. which lined up az the bar about
three deep, says :he ENQUIRER The drinks
being disposed OF. Smiley. after feeling
around through all his pockets. said 10
the barkeeper: y haven't any money;
Will YOU take stamns for the drinks -
Yes, said the barkeeper. i would lust
as soon take STAMPS as money" With
that, the Indianapolis gang stamped on
the floor three times with their feet in
concert. and. wheeling about. marched
out OF the saloon 1T Is a nice. cheaD
way 10 pay for the drinks. said the Gin
cinnau man. but I have been afraid 10
try II in Cincinnati FOR fear I couldn I
get out before some thoughtless bar
keeoer who couldn't see the Joke would
stamp all over ne II went in Indianap-
oils however,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12


ness. The game is not worth the candle,
for that way ruin lines.
The real national mission OF the United
States is a pacific and commercial one
Such Mission is the worst running mate
In the world for imperial aspirations
Imperialism is a military, not CONNER
cial ambition and is one that, by a strange
fatality, destroys those that cherish L
The republics OF history lie buried IN the
ashes OF empire Is the United states
getting ready 10 be added 10 the heap
The Herveyized srmor plate OF tne
American republic up 10 the present mas
been its complete freedom from the neces-
SHY OF directly participating IN the quar-
rels OF the outside world. There Is no
advantage 10 be gained by abandoning
this policy now. On the contrary, there
is absolutely nothing 10 justify the Ameri-
can people in starting on upon career
OF imperial and colonial adventure
The United States cannot afIoro 70 pc q
baby empire IL can afford TO stand on
and watch the baby empire OF EnslanG
the baby empire Of Germany, worry with
their cubleS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
HARVEST FOR BANKERS.

1.-THE ultimate test of prosperity"
says a Wall street publication, sis to
be found on the books of the money
lenders"
"Any financial concern in the east
will testify that Che returns in interest
and dividends are the largest ever
made on loans or investments in this
country, says the Philadelphia Press.
An explanation is made that money
has been loaned out more freely than
for many years, on account of the Sc
curity guaranteed by the financial pol
icy of the administration"
The tables of the New York Daily
Stakeholder show that interest on
bonds payable in this month alone rep
resent securities of a par value of So
900 900 GOO. which is $500, 100000 greater
than the total of last year and $S0O, OOO,-
O0O greater than in 1896. The actual
amount of interest money to be paid
10 This largely increased body Of Sc
curity holders this month is nearly
$4,000 600. which is $500, 600 more than
was paid i'm 1899 and S1400OO00 more
than was disburscd in 1886.
The dividends on stocks. including
those of the Standard Oil company and
the steel trust, are paid on a capital
which represents an increase over last
year of Sl5O,OO00OO. and $780, OOC
greater than in 1898, and more than
SSCO,0oo 600 greater than in 1886. The
net profits show an increase of $1S,-
100000
This. then, is the infa1ibIe test OF
prosperity. When the money-lender
prospers when he is collecting more
interest than ever. when the trusts
thrive and pile up enormous dividends
ON Watered stock. we have prosperous
times"
But somebody must be digging VI
that interest. Someone must do with.
out his share of the fair returns of Ia.
Dor and business TO enable the Stand
ard Oil company and the Carnegie stee
trust to more than double their hold.
ings every year.
IL is an well enough TO lend money
and make people feel prosperous for &
brief spell, hut payday is sure to come
When the borrower who took silver
from the bank is required TO settle VI
with gold. when the premium on tn,
bankers metal is added 20 the interes
he now collects. his prosperity viii b,
increased that much. but what of tn,
masses of the American people VIII,
hJ>- to- contribute to this capitalist,
prosperity
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
Storyettes.
Chicago NeWs-N

1t is reported that a Scottish inn-keeper
once said of the late Duke of Argyll:
'aiS grace is in a vera deeficult pOSee-
ton whatever His pride of intellect will
birth, and his pride of birth viii no let
him associate with men Of his ain intel
lect"
Ex-Governor George ". Peck OF Wis
consin. author of Peck's Bad Boy was
running a little country weekly in the
pinerieS in the early SOS II was an IN
important sheet save for one column OF
jokes which Peck wrote each week This
department caught The eve Of Brick
Pomeroy. who was then printing his
Democrat in La Crosse, Wis, and one
day he wrote to Peck, asking him wheth-
er he would be willing TO go down TO La
Crosse and work for the Democrat tor
SIS a week. Three days later Mr.. Pom
erOy got this telegram 4 accept your
offer quicker than instantly For heav-
en- sake don't withdraw it.
In recent letter from the front, Lieu
tenant Winston Churchill tells this anus
ing story of General Hart. whose person
al recklessnesS has been one OF the fes-
lures OF General Buffers campaign On
the first day at Spion KOp General Hart
discovered q soldier sitting SAFELY behind
q rock and long way behind the firing
line Good afternoon he said, in his
most nervous, apologetic voice. what
are you doing here2" Sir" replied the
soldier, an officer told me TO stop here.
sir Dear me-. said the general, after
some reelection, that's an awful pity
because. you see you'll have 10 get extra
close to the Beers TO do any good Come
along with me and I'll find you a nice
place, and a mournful procession trailed
off toward the most advanced skirmiSh-
ers
At certain cloth factory in Scotland it
was the custom TO fine the workpeople
for turning out bad work One day a
workman brought a piece Of cloth 10 be
examined, and the manager found two
little holes about an inch apart He then
showed these TO the nan and demanded
q fine OF two shillings-a shilling for each
hole rs IL shilling for each hOle2'
asked the man. Yes, said the manager.
: And Is il the same for every hole big
or ittle2" Yes, exactly t. same, said
/ the manager. We'll, then III save q
shilling, and putting his fingers in the
( holes, he quickly made the two into one.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-12
CHINESE COMPLICATIONS.

Affairs in China are becoming almost
complicated enough to cause confusion
II the powers which seek the restora-
ton of order and the safety of their
representative.
Prince Tuan has openly proclaimed
himself emperor and issued proclama-
tonS callns upon an the people to sup
port The Boxer in their grand work of
driving out the foreign devils"
The dg,vager has recovered from the
dose of poison administered bv Tuan
and declared herself TO De suIer OK the
faithful she is said to- have turned
a-ainst the Boxers, and TO be trying
lo save The empire from both anarchy
and invasion.
Prince Ching. opposed to both the
ornUi sss and Tuau. is heading a counter
revolution, and apparently making an
honest effort to protect the foreigners
and cooperate with the powers TO that
end.
This makes it very difficult for the
invading forces To proceed with justice
and intelligence. An Chinamen look
alike to- the Caucasian. Yet thousands
are followers of Ching. thousands of
Tuan. thousands of the doWaEer. and
millions have no idea who they favor
0r what The row is about. it would be
too bad TO kill a friendly Chinaman.
but no one can tell (which from
tother." except by tahias the China
mans word for it. and nobody would do
that.
About the safest and surest way to
relieve the legations at Pekin is To cut
through the mass of humanity which
surrounds the sacred city" and trust
30 friendly Cinnamon 90 keep out Of
the zone of FIRE EU' this is easier said
than done. d is ike moving a field Of
wheat with a pcuknife.