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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08
His Tender Heart.

Boys are sometimes tempted to think
that to be tender-hearted is to be veal
and unmanly. Yet the tender heart
may be associated with the strongest
will. Take, for example, the story
told Of him to whom we owe our Won
derful railway system. George Stenh-
enson went one day into an upper
room OF his house and closed the win
dow. 1t had been open a long time
because OF the great heat, but now Tho
weather was cooler, and SO Mr.. Stenb-
enson thought it would be well tn shut
it. He little knew what he was doino
Two or three days afterward, however
he n to observe a bird avino
against the same window and heating
against it with all his might again ana
again as if trying to break il. His svm-
pathy and curiosity were aronsed
What could the little thing want? He
went at once to the room and opened
the window to see. The window onen
the bird flew straight to one particnlar
spot In the room, where ~Stenhenson
saw a nest. The poor bird looked a.
1t, took in the situation at a glance
n huttered to the floor, broken
hearted, almost dead, Stephenson
drawing near to look, was filed wifi
u~nspeakable sorrow. There sal tho
mother bird, and under it four little
tiny ones-mother and young-all an
parently dead. Stephenson cried alond
He tenderly lifted the exhausted hirc
from the floor, the worm it had so lona
and SO bravely struggled to bring f. its
home and young still in It's beak, and
carefully tried to revive it, but all h..
efforts proved in vain. It died. and
the great man mourned for MANY :
day. At the same time the foroo :,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08

George stephenson's mind wa1 chang
ing the face of the earth, yet he wspi
AT the sight of this little family ahe
was deeply grleved because be himself
had unconsclously been the oi
the death.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08
He Knew the Sex.

Doctor-"Your wife is a very sick
woman, and l have my doubts as to
her recovery" Husband-"Oh, she'll
pull through all right. Her dressmak-
er sent home a new gown yesterday
and she hasn't tried it on."-Chicago
News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08

Edward II. Bigelow, editor of Popular
Science, a we'll known specialist in
noture-study, is to conduct a depart
ment OF Mature and Science for Young
Folks" in St Nicholas, and win answer
all the questions children ask him.
Another new departure is the st. Mich
oias League, an organization of young
people wherein prizes are offered for
the best compositions, drawings, pho
tographs, etc.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08

Stranger-The cars don't run very
regularly or this line. do they? Native
Mot very. Are o in a hurry?
Stranger-Yes, l am. l want to get
down to the ferry the worst way. Ma
tive-O! you do? Well. this is the way
you want to go.-Philadelphia Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

In an Apricot Orchard-How the Nf
Is Gathered, Dried and Prepared ior
Market when Irving Was u BOY
Unique Four-in-hand
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08

A cup Of very hot milk taken at bed
time will often prevent sleeplessness.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08

The dining oar service OF the Denver &
Rio Grande Railroad is proving q great
convenience to the travelling public. Ele-
giant dining cars sre attached to all trains
leaving Denver on this popular road, where
meals are served in a name pleasing to
all travellers, and at moderate prices. The
Enjoyment of q trip through Colorado's
wonderful scenery that ahounds along the
road is enhanced by the dining car and
other conveniences that nave been adopted
For information, time cards, rates, etc,
address S. K. Hooper, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Denver, or II. N. Cush-
sng, Travelling Passenger Agent, 100 West
Second South Street, Salt Lake City.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08

Be careful hat you don't do right
In the wrong way.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-05-08

MIR. w. T. Stead writes in the Review
of Reviews for February on "The Per-
flous Position of England" pointing
out the dangers which threaten from
across the channel.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12

A Monthly Magazine. devoted to Flowers
Needlework, re Is cents a year Sample
copies free. Half-yeat subscription and
packages fine flower seeds for lie. Address.
THE GARLAND Martinsburg, w Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
TROOPS LEAVE FRANKFORT.
Adjutant General Collier Said Only
Enough Would Be Left to Do
Police DUTY.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 12.-Troops
have poured out of Frankfort On special
trains, and only the soldiers from Gov
ington, Newport, Lexington and Nor
gantown We're camped in the capitol
square.
Governor Taylor remained quietly in
the executive mansion and did not visit
his office Sunday, giving himself a day
of rest, of which he stood greatly in
need.
Adjutant General Collier said that
only a few companies of infantry would
be kept on duty here for a short time to
do police work around the capitol square
and guard the public building They
would, he said, interfere in no way with
the actions of the members of the Leg
islature. Access to the legislative halls
would be as free and unrestrained as it
was before Governor Taylor issued the
proclamation declaring Frankfort in
state of instruction.
Some Of the members Of the Republi-
ran Legislature may arrive from London
Today. Six came last night.
No intimstion was received here as to
whether or not the Democratic members
of the legislature would adjourn their
session at Louisville and come to Frank
fort to take part in the general session.
1t is believed here, however, that they
will do SO, probably by the latter part of
the week
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
BESIECED SUFFERING.
Reduced to Eating Horsefesh,
at Kimberley.
BOERs PRESS THE TOWN CLOSER.
Apparently Have Taken All Their Big
Guns From Mafeking to Shell the
PIace--Part OF the Force From Modder
River Gone There.

LONDON, Feb. 12-440 a. m.-Start-
ling intelligence comes from Kimberley
in the Cape newspapers just received by
mail in London. 1t appears that since
Jan s Che ratioHs at Kimberley have
been for the most part horsefesh, 50 re-
pugnant to women aud children that
many refuse to eat. 1t also appears that
the death rate has been heavy, and that
the privati0ns Of the garrison have been
increasing steadily.
This news il startling because the cen
sor has not allowed it to be cabled Pos
sibly such conditions explain the pres
ence of Lord Roberts at Mode" river
and the apparent preparations fCs an adj
vance from that point.
LONDON, Feb l2.-The war office is
sued the following dispatch, dated Feb.
II, from the general commanding at
Cape Town:
elements reports from Rensburg
that on Friday, Feb. 8, the Beers
tried to turn his right flank, but were
beaten off Position maintained. Cas-
ualties small.
kimberley reports that the Boer
fighting force was apparently increased
on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Next day the
Beers commenced the construction OF
trenches to the east nearly parallel to
the Glacis and 1000 yards from the Pre-
mier mine. A native reported that he
accompanied some Beers who left MAIZE
king for Kimberley, carrying with them
six-inch gun and a quiek-fling field
gun. The former opened fire on Kim
berley.
"Otherwise the situation is I'M
changed"
MoDDER RIVER, Saturday, Feb. TO-
Apparently the Beers have brought all
their big guns from Mafeking to shell
Kimberley.
Our naval guns shelled Magersfontein
today, but the Boer guns were silent.
1t is supposed the enemy have with
drawn their artillery. They are blowing
up the permanent way beyond Morton
siding.
The Beers still man their trenches,
but their numbers are apparently re-
duced. The bulk of their force has gone
to Kimberley or toward our flank.
The Highlanders returned last night.
Before retiring they found the bodies of
IL Beers. They believe the losses of the
enemy We're heavier than those of the
British, because that in addition to the
dead Beers found several had. been
buried.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
TAYLOR MADE TANGLE
WORSE THAN EVER.
Complicated Legal Phase of the Trouble
by the Recent Moves He
Has Made.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb 12.-The col
lapse Of the peace negotiations through
Governor Taylor srejection of the Louis
in calling off the London legislature and
reconyeniug the legislature in Frankfort
and practically withdrawing the troops,
have left the fight over state officers di-
vested of many of its warlike features,
but i'll a worse legal tangle than ever.
The new alighments of the parties
after these developments are as follows:
The Republicans will stand on the legality of
Governor YaYlors proclamation and adjourn
ing the legislature to meet at Londpn and will
hold to be illegal all acts of the Democratic
legislature since the date of that proclamation
chief among which are the adoption of the re-
ports Of the contest boards and the declaration
OF the election of Governor Goebel and Lieu
tenant Governor Beckham
MIf the Democratic legislators go back to
Frankfort, the Republicans will insist that
John Marshall and not L. H. Garter is lieuten-
ant governor and president of the senate. They
are free to take the matter of the governorship
to the federal courts if they can make case
in which such an appeal viii lie If the Demo-
Gratis refuse to return to Frankfort, they may
attempt to force the attendance of absentees
Meanwhile, they will press the suit before
Judge Taft, involving the minor state offices.
The Democrats will dispute the legality of
Governor Taylor's proclamation adjourning
the legislature to London and back again to
Frankfort. They will contend that the legis-
lature was dispersed by soldiers and adjourned
to Louisville by its own action in adopting
with working quorum a concurrent reso-
luton to that effect; that its acts
have been legal, including that by which
Goebel was declared governor; that by
another concurrent resolution it may return to
Frankfort when conditions warrant, as it is the
only authority by which it's sessions may be
transferred from one place to another; that
under the law the legislature is the court of
last resprt in a contest for the offices of COVER
nor and lieutenant governor. Meanwhile
Becl1ham will be recognized by this legislature
as the legal governor.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
Special Offer.

| still have on hand oats, chop and
mill feed that | will close out before
February lst. Special prices will be
given in quantities until the last of
this month. JASON CLARK.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
TAYLOR TO TRYCOURT.
Will Make Appeal to Federal
Judge.
ACTION EXPECTED THIS WEEK.
The Case Involving the Minor Offices
Comes Up To-day Democrats Applica-
ton In Dircuit Court, at Frankfort,
Scheduled to BE Heard To-day.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 12.-It is reported
that the Republicans will this week seek
to bring the contest for the offices of
governor and lieutenant governor before
the federal court. Former Governor
Bradley, chief counsel for the Repubh-
cans in their application before Judge
Taft to restrain the state election com
tnissioners from proceeding with the
contests for the minor offices, was III
town in consultation with leading Re-
publican lawyers.
The case involving the minor offices
comes up to-day at Cincinnati and it is
believed the other case viii also be
taken before Jadgc Taft, althoE gh it is
not likely that anything will DE done
until after tomorrow. On that day the
application of the Democrats for an in
junction TO restrain Governor Taylor
from interfering with the legislature
will come up III the circuit court at
Frankfort. The case has been continued
from time to time by the Democrats,
pending the peace negotiations. 1t is
expected temporary injunction will be
granted. The case will then be taken
to the court of appeals, the state court
Of last resort. Upon whether or not an
appeal to the federal court will lie de-
ponds tie Republican hope of relief from
| that quarter.
The legislature will remain here at
least until it has received a report from
the committee which, it was believed,
would be appointed today to investigate
| conditions at Frankfort. 1t is not
thought the members will return to the
capital while soldiers are about the state
| buildings
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
Union Improvement Go.
SuppIierS Of Natural Gas & Water.
PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING

All VINO contemplate having plumb
ms or gas fitting done should consider
that a little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with frst-class material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water.
This is a point worth considering.
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tinns
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
Provident Life
insurance Company,

OF Wheeling, w. Va, organized 1883,
Cash Capiral 800 900.
Tie Provident Life is home COM
pany, doing business in all the princi-
pie cities and towns in the State The
Provident commenced business iii Nor
gantown eight years ago and has been
here continuously ever since. We are
now taking in more members than ever
before. Thanks to an intelligent public,
who believe in patronizing home in
dusty, the past year, 1899, was the
largest and most successful year III the
sompany's experience since its organi-
zation. Policies are issued from $751;
10 $4,000 90, making no distinction Of
,olor, male or female.
The Provident Life has two hundred
md seventy-three dollars (S273] OF as
sets to pay every hundred of liabilities,
he largest assets in proportion to liabil-
ties OF any legal reserve company in
he United States; powerful assertion,
ont one that cannot or will not be de-
MED The Preyident is managed by
men of experience, and is backed up
with more than ample capital, being
rated higher than any industrial life in
suranee company OF its age in the Uni
ted States. As it is the safest it is the
cheapest to insure with.
AGENTS WANTED: - Respectable
and industrious men with or without
experience will find steady employ
ment. For particulars call on
j. HgNTLEy, Supt.,
Room 10, Skinner Bldg,
or Fairmont, w. Va.
RAYMOND RICE, A9t.,
Morgantown, w. Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
WCTORlANS HAD TO RETIRE.
Eoers Got on Hill and Fired Down or
Them.

RENsBURG, Feb. PA picket of five
Victorian rifles, after holding post for
some hours Saturday, was forced to re-
tire, the Beers getting on hill and
firing down upon them. Three were
slightly wounded, one is missing and
one escaped unhurt.
Out of patrol from Tjusfontein, I'M
der Captain Hamilton, composed of
eight of General Freneh's scouts only
two Tasmanians and three scouts re-
turned. The others were captured by
the Beers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
Roberts Made Complaints.

MoDDER RIVER, Feb 11.-Lord Rob
erts has addressed another letter tc
Presidents Kruger and Steyn, complain.
ing of the wanton destruction of prop
erty in Natal
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
pied From Being Burned.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l2.-Ellworth p
Drake, OF Elmira, N. Y, who was re,
ported fatally burned during the prog.
ress Of "a ire at the Atlantic Oil Re-
filming colmpany's works, died i'll hosp
tai hern
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
Benton G. Boone Dead.

CLINTON, Mo-, Feb. 12- Benton G..
Boone. Attorney General of the state in
1884, and formerly memberof the Leg
islature died at his home here Of heart
disease He was born IN 1898.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
Welsbach Lights Reduced to $l.25

Large mica chimneys 4oc extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine 'sWelsbach. " All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
5000 reward for the conviction Of
any one selling spurious burners as
w.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
JOUBERT TRYING
TO 0UTFLANK BUTLER.
Such RumoP at Durban-Churchill Said
Butler Would Try Again
plains Situation.

DURHAM, Feb. 12.-It was rumored
ing with a column of 5000 men to out
flank General Butler.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-Winston Churchill
sent from Frere Camp to The Morning
Post long review of the situation. He
said:
General Butler always thought it impossible
to hold the triangle of Natal north Of the
Tugea but the initial mistake was made ow-
ing to the mscalculation of the Boer strength
and the fact that millions worth of stores had
been collected at Ladysnith. From the first
he regarded the relief of Ladysmith as for
lorn hope He did not feel justified in ordering
a subordinate to perform such doubtful
task,
The absence of good maps has cost much
blood. An attempt to thrust the enemy back
from Bralfontein or Doom Kloof would have
cost 5000 men, and since at least two brgades
must keep the door open behind us, too few
would have remained to force the way to Lady.
smith. Moreover, General Butler remembers
that his army is the only army for the defense
for the rest of Natal. Therefore he decided to
withdraw and to try elsewhere
Remembering that considerations of honor,
more than policy, demand ceaseless efforts to
relieve Ladysmith, the whole army, despite
disappointments and retreat, regards General
Butler with sympathy and trust such AZ arc
seldom seen even in fortunate circumstances
Another fierce attempt will be made to force
the Tugela. Great Britain must realize the
ugly fact that the relief of Ladysmith would
strain an army of $4,000 and that 100000 men
would not be too many. The country, there
fore, must be prepared for heavy loss and
perhaps for disappointment.
The security of southern Natal is our inn
portant consideration. The necessity of OBJ
tanning control Of Delagoa bay is very appar.
ent. The ingress of foreigners and war material
Is ceaseless Surely a settlement with Portu-
gal would be only question of money.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
If You Want TO Buy

A home for song and have years
to pay for it, call at this office and
get particulars.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
Lettuce For Sale.

The Experiment Station has lot
of nice fresh lettuce for sale. Those
who want it may get it by calling at
the Station.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12
THE RoBBgR A CARNEGIE MAN.

TIC Hl-hWayIhaih KIIfed IN thicagO
Identified Patrick Francis o'Keefe.
CHICAGO, Feb. 12-The robber who
was shot and killed i'll Woerner's pa
vilion, 1888 West Madison street, last
Thursday night. by attorney Frank
Barmm and Edward Lummerfeldt, was
identified as Patrick Francis O'Keefe, of
Carnegie, Pa.
The Identification was made by John
Ryan, of Carnegie, brother-in-law Of
O'Keefe, who came to Chicago.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-12

Relable pers0ns OF a mechanicaI or inventive mind
desiring trip to the Paris Exposition, with good
salary and expenses paid. should write
The PATENT RECORD, Baltimore, Md.
Select oysters only Poe per
quart at st. Glars. They only
char-e for the oysters-nothing
for the water.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-20
TROOPS HEADED THIS WAY.
Infantry Company En- Route TO seat
tic and AIasks-R~surveyo of the
Mouth of Nook sack NtN~r.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Iuteiligencsr
WASHINGTON. April fs.-~company G..
Seventh infantry. one Officer. one acting
assistant surgeon. and l02 men left coium-
hus Barracks ohio. last evening for Seal
tie, whence they viii embark for their t.ow
station In Alaska.
The treasury department has ordered the
return od thiriy-three japanese wao ar
iived at San Francisco early In Apru on
the Belgian King and we're he'd for at
tempting - enter the country in violation
Of the contract law, Instructions have been
tolegraphod immigration Commissioners
North to have tho steamship company iha;
brought the japanese 60 tnis country 20
return them to JaIan AT its own expense.
Senator Foster has introduced concur
ren, resolution providing Tor FeSarvev of
the mouth Of Nooksack river. to clear cpt
debris caused by the boom recently femsv-
ed by order of the supreme court.
The committee on interstate and foreiga
commerce has reported fsvnrab'y bin
providing for the erection Of lighthouse
and fog signal at slip Point. Clsllam Say
wash. cust 81 so
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-20
NOTHING CAN BE DONE NOW
Country PowerIess to Prevent such
Breaches of Faith as Those by
Chicago Amhulnnce Corna.

WASHINGTON. April le.--United States
Consul Hay. at Pretoria, has notified the
state department by cable OF the reported
action of the members OF the Chicago am
bulance corps I'm taking up arms in the
Boer army instead Of continuing with the
hospital corps. to which they had pledged
themselves upon leaving the United
States Apparently the Portuguese au-
thorities at Lourenzo Marquez had doubts
as to the actual neutrality OF the men. for
the party was detained many days at the
port before they were allowed to proceed
over the railroad TO Pretoria.
The dispatches state that letter from
Miss Barton turned the tide In their favor.
Miss Barton was said TO have declared
that certain members of the party were
known to her and believed to be going un-
der true colors. The officials here say
nothing can be done by them TO prevent
such violations of faith as are reported
from South Africa The men did not 20
out with arms and so did not funil the
legal description of hlibustering party,
which would have enabled the United
States authorities to prevent their depar-
ture. Similarly the Portuguese authorities
probably were themselves Obliged TO let
the unknown men pass through Iourenzo
Marquee. and It would appear that unless
the British government can induce the
Portuguese TO take different view Of
their obligations Portuguese South Africa
will remain an open doorway for recruits
entering the Trsnsyasl.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-20
ALI FERR0UGH BEY
AFTER INFORMATION.
Calls the state Department TO
Learn About the Percmptory
Demands on Turkey.

WASHINGTON. April ls.-Among the
callers on Acting Secretary Hnl today was
All Ferrough Bey. the Turkish minister TO
Washington. Though this was diplomatic
day and the minister has been a rather
frequent visitor TO the department on such
days, it was pretty well understood that
the occasion for this particular call was
the publication OF the intention OF the
United States government to bring 20 an
immediate issue the negotiations with
Turkey relative 20 the payment OF the
American missionary and other claims
II is understood the purpose Of the min
lister was primarily TO gather information
on this subject. OF which he was ignorant
owing TO the fact that the negotiations
have been conducted exclusively from
Constantinople. Following the invariahle
rule of diplomatic intercourse. neither OF
the principals was at liberty to disclose the
details OF the interview. II is understood.
however, that while aware that there has
been nothing so far In the nature OF an
ultimatum the minister was impressed
with the fact that the situation is actually
one Of great gravity, and IL is presumed he
will so inform his government.
He expresses himself as confident that
the present crisis will be safely passed
without permanent disturbance OF the tra-
ditional good relations between the United
States and Turkey.