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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

The recent decision of Michigan
court that the Michigan law against
the coloring of oleomargarine is void
shows how hard it is to frame law
that cannot be picked to pieces by
lawyers and judges determined to
prove it void. The court ruled against
the validity of the act on the ground
that the heading to the act was not
worded SO that anyone reading the
headline would see that 1t referred to
the coloring of oleomargarine. The
title to the act reads. IAN act to pro-
hibit and prevent Adulteration, Fraud
and Deception in the Manufacture and
Sale of Articles of Food and Drink. +"
The court held that the coloring OF
oleomargarine, though forbidden by
the law. could not come under the
words Adulteration, Fraud or Decep-
ton, since all people know that the
oleomargarine is coloyed.
Some men make light of the efforts
to stamp out tuberculosis. They claim
that the whole situation is overdrawn,
and that there is really little tubercu-
losis among our cattle-not enough to
make 1t worth while to worry aver 1t.
Yet the slaughter of tuberculous cattle
is constantly going ON. We believe
that If some of these sceptics will
visit the Union Stock Yards, Chicago.
when the slaughter of tuberculous cat
tie is proceeding they will never again
oppose measures tended to eradicate
the disease, and will henceforth have
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

When science uses technical speech
the uninitiated listen respectfully, but
are conscious of an aching void in
their apprehension. An every day
comparison, however, brings fact and
speculation within reach of the aver
age man. Fossil remains described in
plain English can be seen with the
minds eye. A dinosaur. for example,
could be pictured in scientific terms
and but little more than vague sense
OF vastness would be the unlearned
hearers portion. But when scientist
says of monster discovered by him,
that a round steak taken from
che ham of the animal would have
been at least twelve feet in diameter,
or more than thirty-hve feet in cir
conference, the ordinary meat-eating
individual has definite and suggestive
fact ready for use. Speculation as to
the number of walters and the size of
the tip, in case prehistoric man had
ordered such steak. is inevitable If
not important.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

The Anaconda Company at Cripple
Greek has decided to lease all its s m.
race aac ground to a depth of from 200 70
oo0 teet, This means that Gold hin
VIII be the scene of as great activity
as Two years ago. and as busy MS ony
section of the camp. The company has
also decided to prospect its ground NJ
a greater depth below the tunnel Iavei
ulah has heretofore been done. This
undoubtedly means that an increa cod
production will result, and that tba
NINE viii take its place in the front
"a OF the shippers of the district
- II , uoes not actually become a heay,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20
A NEW LEADviLLE COMPANY.
Extensive Enterprise Planned for Onera +.
ing Under Leadville.

Extensive Enterprise Planned for Onerat
ing Under Leadville.
The New Home Mining Companv oe
Leadville, projected to operate under
the lots, streets and alleys of the CITY
is beginning to assume tangible shane
plan of operations submitted to the
meeting of lot owners held on \Vednes-
day having been taken under consider
auon by committee appointed for
that purpose.
The plan proposed is to take the fer
ritory from the Starr ditch on the cast
TO Maple street. four blocks west of
Harrison avenue, and from Tenth
street on the north to Front street On
the north side of California pnlch
comprising $50 acres, and including
the greater part of the business and
residence portion of Leadville.
The company proposes to secure NV
absolute deed the mineral rights of rot
less than $50 acres of BUILDING lots
from plane parallel with and 9oo
feet below the surface, and issue in
payment therefor full paid mona sses g,
aDle STOCK: The ground beneath the
streets and alleys is to be leased fro,',
the city for fifty years with a rovoItv
of 10 per cent. '"i'9
This plan, If finally adopted. will no
the largest similar enterprise in +bo
world. Mining has been condnctnS
under the city of Butte for MANY voo,.'
but the entire area affected does nor IN
clude above fifty acres. whereas ~ q,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

The recent presentation of a jeweled
sword to Admiral Dewey by the people
of the United States through their
president, and the degradation from
the army, the same week, of promi-
nent officer convicted Of appropriating
government money, mark opposite pos
sibilties in any profession. II have
had nearly all the chiefs of Scinde in
this ROOM" Napier once wrote from
India. laying their gold-scabbarded
swords at my feet, which, If taken,
would make rich armory. Certainly
/ could have got thirty thousands
pounds here, but my hands do not yet
want washing" France may have diff
ferent ideals; but 1t is such officers as
Napier and Dewey that England and
the United States delight to honor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20
Uncle Sans big Nrenaserle'


The national government has , ya
decided to go into the menaseiIS The
ness on a scale which VIII nS , ,ook
ordinary collection of animals new
lonesome by comparison. =, land
menagerie will occupy 166 acres e5, =,
northwest of Washington 40 the
have been prepared and sent out .ovsrp.
consular representatives OF the .ssucting
ment all over the world, MS to
them to purchase and lor"~ direr.
Washington animals of as MAN. .uutrlss
emit species, indigenous to the ooossibls
in which they are located as ri con.
1t is expected that Africa W." amOns
tribute the most specimens chin.
them the gorilla. giraffe, ana iii b
panzee. The national ZOO AN tS
maintained in connection
Smithsonian institution.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

A young man who was being in
itiated into an eastern college fra
ternity has been drowned during the
preliminary foollshness of the in
itiatory ceremonies. There are limits
to all things, and the iron hand of the
faculty of every college should descend
in hurry upon secret societies con-
Quoted upon principles which so sore
ly tempt violent onslaught by the
fool-killer
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

The warden OF the Cook county hos
pital, Chicago. is entitled to the re-
spect due to consistency when he re-
fuses to give any account of the public
moneys coming into his hands. He
holds his position as a trust from poll
ticians and he administers 1t accord
ingly. To take the public into his
confidence as to whence the money
comes or whittier it goes would be
supererogatory. The county board evil
IDENTIFY takes this view of the matter.
1t accepts such sums as the warden
hands over to 1t, with the simple nota-
ton that they come from the hospital
Anything like exact account of the
finances would be illogical when the
arrangement tacitly excludes exact ac-
count of the larger and more precious
items of the trust.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20
Isabella nuys orphan s,o.,.

Nelson b. Williams and others con.
nieeted with the Isabella Gon, con
nave purchased the control of tI,p ny
basH az, 1oid Mining Company. A deal
ho aH JUST Oeen closed by which the Isa-
ii o" people nave secured through Will
n 1arn a. Gus, broker, 100000 shares ~
iT S stock, at 20 cents a share. This
=, l, IA. snght advance over the present
market price, and indicates that on
phan is wen thought of '"A' VI
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

In Germany electric blowing COM
pares fayorably with steam blowing as
regards expenses. The cost of cleo
trio blowing in heavy soil, with deep
cultivation, is from SLIPS to SLABS per
acre, while steam blowing costs s21.25
per acre. The mechanism used on the
royal farms in Prussia consists of a
motor wagon containing a motor driv-
ing the winding drums, and the motor
may also be coupled to the driving
wheels of the wagon to give it the
proper advance at the end of each
traverse of the plow. The depth of the
furrow is 8 to 10 inches.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20
THE SUTHERLAND FAMILY

The Duchess of Sutherland. who Ia,
just published an anti-socialistio novel
is the wife of one of the richest nobls.
men in England Though still a youn,
woman, she has been prominent for
some years in philanthropic and tenn.
perance work. The town house Of the
duke is one of the show places OF Lon.
don. The dukes father, whom he sue
ceeded in 1892, startled London society.
after the death of his invalid wife
by marrying the widow of his game
keeper, Mrs. Blair To add to the
complications of the situation. Mrs.
Blair became a widow through an IN
fortunate accident on the part Of the
duke. While hunting ons day he ac-
cidentally shot Mr.. Blair, and 1t was
while calling on Mrs. Blair to express
his sorrow and sympathy that he fell
in love with her. She was then over
40 years old. but as the dowager duch-
ess is still somewhat prominent and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

II am not such vain fool as to
think general has more brains than
his neighbor because his head Is under
the dreadful plume they have stuck in
his hat" Thus wrote Charles Napier,
fifty years ago. Thus, in every action,
says the United States admiral OF to-
day.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20
DAIRY AND POULTRY.
INTERESTING CHAPTERS FOR
OUR RURAL READERS.

How Successful Farmers Operate This
Department of the Parma Few
Hints as to the Care of Live Stock
and Poultry.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

A cyclist may ride down hill with a
tireless air. but he can't make much
progress up hill with an airless tire.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

When a girl Is in love her thoughts
are about equally divided between the
last time she saw him and the next
time he is coming.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

A girl should never throw away her
old slippers; they viii come In handy
at her weddlng-and much handler in
after years.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

Just about the time you begin to
think your cup of happiness is going
to run over it springs a leak.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

1t is on his bending knees that man
dnds baggy trousers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

The mysterious origin Of Gains
WIFE is the only excuse some men have
for staying away from church.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

Barring football players, the inhab'
itants OF this country are fairly well
civilized.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

The man who doesn't recognize the
worlds greatness nor his own little
ness Is apt to be a cynic.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

A little girl never has too many dolla
and a woman never has too many dol
Lars.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

A Jealous Cow.-A strange piece Of
spite on the part of cow is reported
from Slough. says the British Dairy
Farmer. The animal belonged to Mr..
Johnson, a farmer, and on a valuable
horse being driven into the farmyard
the COW charged at it, and inflicted
such injuries that it died. A strange
feature in the case is that after the
COW had brought the horse down she
appeared to relent, and while the suf-
fering animal lay in the stable under
treatment she was constantly at the
door. and resented any attonpt 10
drive her off. Mr.. Johnson .ttributes
the cows strange conduct to iealonsv
as the horse was often patted and
made much of. and the COW was q
young one which he had reared him
self.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

A spinster says marriage isn't as
much of failure as marrying.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

Have the roost fixtures movable. 40
the droppings will not always fall in
the same place. The air can then dry
them out.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

Daily inspect the poultry house for
red mites. 1t is better to get the start
of them than to have them get the
start of you.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

A firm name sometimes indicates
business inhrmity.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

A soft heart and hard head make
a combination that is hard to beat.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

Profitable Chickens.-James Rankin
of South Easton. Mass, reports
an unusually good season for
spring chickens. He says, in Reliable
Poultry Journal, 1--WE Matched about
10000 birds and got them out some six
weeks earlier than any of the other
growers, and we had, as 1t were, the
control of the market during that time.
We commenced shipping March 1 and
marketed nearly 1000 birds at Soc per
h., and as these birds dressed IL lbs
per pair and represented a feed value
of but Zoe each, there was some profit
connected with it," (That is pretty
good. Each bird sold for $1.921a and
represented feed cost of but % cents.
That left an apparent profit of 81. 621b
or $l.625 for the first 1000 birds. or
course, there were other expenses, but
probably none that would greatly re-
duce the profits.-Ed. f. RI
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-20

Now that horses are again In great
demand and the supply is deficient the
breeder can afford to look well to the
feet of his young stock. Our horses
have naturally sound feet If proper
care is taken of them but carelessness
imposes upon the horse numerous
preventable troubles. Where horses
are bred upon rocky lands or where
gravel abounds in the soil the boots
are pretty well worn down to normal
proportions without mans interior
ence; but upon our rich corn-produc-
ing soil there is no chance of such
wear taking place, the result being
that the feet grow out of all proper
ton. The toe as a rule grows too long
and as a result the weight OF the colt
comes upon the frogs, or the walls at
the quarters become too high and the
frog not coming into ground-bearing
shrinks up, retracts into the sole OF
the foot and contracted heels are the
result. Frequently, too, we find that
where the feet are not kept properly
trimmed and rasped level, cracks ap-
pear and sometimes extend to the
coronet. Again, when colt is sold
and gets into the blacksmiths hands,
II he has never worn shoes upon the
hind feet, we find them grown out OF
all proportion and the smith does at
once in most heroic style the work OF
trimming which should have been a
gradual process. He then nails on a
high-heeled shoe and the poor horse
unaccustomed to hard roads goes out
to work feeling terribly uncomfortable
with his iron appendages and promptly
begins to interfere and soon has his
hind ankles swollen, sore and wound
ed, a condition it is always very diff
ficult to remedy, owing to the mutila-
ton that has taken place at the hands
Of the blacksmith.
The horse breeder will do we'll to
examine the feet of his colts frequent
ly and promptly set matters right by
the intelligent use of the rasp and in
doing so will discover all cases of
thrush" which, if not cured at once.
may lead to chronic trouble and GER
tainly ALTERNATIVES in horn growth.
The feet of all farm animals require
similar attention for it would pre-
vent such troubles as foul in the
feet of cattle, foot rot in sheep and
lameness in hogs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-21

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Martha TAYLOR McGothIen.

WIS. mdTtIld dyiOT mS8Otf1lcTl.
Mrs. Martha Taylor McGlothlen was
born IN Hardin county, Kentucky, DC
tober %, 1921; died August II, 1900
at the home of their son, j. l.. Nc
Glothlen, near Ottumwa, Iowa.
She was married to Thomas D. Nc.
Glothlen, February 4, 1871, in Foun-
tain county, Indiana. To this union
were born eleven children, four of
whom preceded her to the "land be-
yond."
She was faithful member of the
Christian church for more than half
a century.
The funeral services were held at
their old church home, at Kirkvilie,
Iowa, August 10, by Rev. A. l.. Criley,
pastor of the Christian church at I'D
dyville, from Rev. XIV. 49,
The remains were laid to rest by
old neighbors in the family burial
ground, on the farm where they set
tied when Iowa was a territory.
Thus another pioneer has gone. She
was a devoted wife and mother, a
kind neighbor and faithful friend.
She was glad to be released from
suffering, and passed peacefully away.
Every attention possible to relieve
her long and painful illess was given
by their children, grandchildren, and
kind friends.
The aged husband and family have
the sincere sympathy of their many
friends in their bereavement.
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Stockport,

Stockport, Aug. 2O.-Mrs. Dorothy
will close up her house and 90
an extended visit to Missouri AMI
Arizona. She expects to be gone a
year or more.
Mrs. Dan Danald has sold her resi-
dent property to Mr.. Vance of Utica.
Mr.. Lewis and Mr.. Nelson of Ba-
tavia, were in the city Saturday IN
the interest of the Stockport Saving
Bank. The stockholders have pro
cured a location, and will commence
the erection of a brick building at
once.
f. M. Harlan has been succeeded as
manager of Risk and Graham's store
by Mr.. Hendrickson OF Batavia.
Mr.. Roth and Mr.. Ristsher of Fair
field were in Stockport Friday, on
business.
Meeting closed Sunday night at the
Christian church. Two were bap-
Ilzed Wednesday.
S. A. Harlan was over at Lockridge,
Tuesday, inspecting axe handle tim
Der.
S. v. Whitaker was in Batavia Mo l.
day.
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the home of A. f. Mitchell and

day at the home of A. f. Mitchell and
wife.
Mrs. David Moore was an Oskaloosa
visitor Friday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bitner,
ON Saturday, Aug. IL, a son.
G. l.. Jacobs is helping with the En-
terprise this week.
R. c. Jacobs is home from Sara, for
brief vacation.
w. d. Ewing has sold half inter
est in the new grain elevator to ]. e.
Bump.
Misses Ida and Alice Fisher were
visiting in Belle PLANE at the home OF
their uncle
The Uniformed Rank of the Oska
loosa X. P. passed thru town on there
way to What Cheer Friday.
Will Sterling, of Oskaloosa, is here
spending his vacation with relatives
The K. P. lodge attended the
picnic at What Cheer Friday.
James Club has disposed of his
butcher shop to James Hamilton.
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Blake sburq.

Blakesburg, Aug. 20.-Alpheus Mil.
Ter, an old pioneer, is very i'll.
Born, to Jessie Jones and wife, a
boy, Aug. Is.
Born, to Lee Lang and wife, a boy,
Aug. II.
Rev. De Voc has just returned from
district conference, held at Fremont.
A series of meetings are being held
at the Baptist church.
Henry Fritz aud family have return
ed from their trip into Missouri.
Mart. Lang is about ready to start
on pleasure trip with his family.
Frank McAlister and family are rec
reating in Oklahoma for two weeks.
Harley Thompson has returned
from Nebraska.
Eben Peck, of Ottumwa, is around
here this week looking after his farm
and cattle interests.
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number of her friends last Monday in
honor Of her ninth birthday.
Mrs. Miles, of Riverside, is visiting
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. j.
q. Gill.
G. G. Post expects to construct a tel
ephone line between North English
and Kinrose in the near futre.
Prof. Walter Athearn, of Des Moines
spent last Sunday with his parents.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mullin
were taken sick a few days ago and
are now in a serious condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Witheral, of Deep Riv-
er, are visiting at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Irwin Thomas.
Geo. Magoon returned from his New
York trip Saturday.
Mrs. Hart Lilly and daughter, Mary,
are visiting in Watkins.
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Delta.

Delta, Aug. PA number of the
young people are attending normal
this week
A heavy wind and rain storm Satur-
day night cooled the atmosphere that
has been almost unbearable for about
three weeks.
Dave Moore was in Sigourney Mon
day on business.
Chas. OBrien, of Clinton, is visiting
his mother for few days.
Omer Dunn is now located at Lucas.
ALT Reynolds. B. Grower, w. D. Far
mer, w. c. Wharton, =. T. Greeley, HI.
c. Fisher, Joe Merryfield are the dele
gates at Sigourney today at the re-
publican convention.
Will Holden, of Winfield, visited his
father over Sunday.
A large delegation of Woodmen at
tended the log rolling at Oskaloosa
Thursday.
j. F. Foster, Of Hedrick, spent Sun
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EddyviIle.

Eddyville, Aug. 1S.-A farewell re-
ception was given Prof. and Mrs. F.
S. Thompson at the home of Rev. Van
Wrinkle Tuesday evening, Aug. IA
They will leave at once for Knoxville,
where Mr.. Thompson will accept the
position of superintendent of schools.
Farmers who have corn in the low
bottoms along the river are keeping
their weather eye open, for the river
can't stand much more rain without
doing some damage.
Last Tuesday man was found in a
box car at the Iowa Central yards so
near dead that it is very questionable
at present as to whether he RECEIVERS
or not
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Chiilicothe.

Chillicothe, Aug. 21.-Misses Vina
Butin and Myrtle JPenkins returned
last week from pleasant visit with
relatives in Burlington.
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Sackett returned
Sunday from short visit with friends
in Floris.
Mrs. Joe Mulhullen and daughters,
Mamie and Chloe, of ottumwa, visited
friends here last week.
Miss Mollie Nye went to Abba last
Thursday to visit her brother, Wesley
Nye, and family.
Mrs. Elsie Knox Hayes, of Center
vile, is visiting relatives and friends
in this, vicinity.
Miss Agnes Guggerty returned Fri
day from a visit with Ottumwa rela-
tlves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finney and son, of Ell
don, were over Sunday visitors with
DR.. and Mrs. d. T. Rambo.
Misses Dora Warren and Katie Con
well spent several days of last week
in Eldon with their friend, Miss Flor
ence Baker.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
w. L. Sackett, died Sunday morning
of cholera infantum. The funeral was
held Monday.
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PackWood.

Packwcod, Aug. 20-At the republi-
can primary last Thursday, the follow
ing men We're selected as delegates to
attend the county convention: Riley
McVey, R. b. Kenyon, d. NJ. Oliver, G.
A. Moorman and H. A. A. Edmonds.
Last Sunday night Richard Mitchell
went to the door in the night to let
the hired hand in and returning open
ed the cellar door, which is very near
his bedroom door, and fell the length
of the stairs, striking on his head on
the bottom step, cutting cash in his
scalp eight inches long.
John Avery was leading calf the
other day, when the animal ran, twist
ing the rope around Mr.. Avery's little
finger, tearing it almost off at the sec
ond joint.
Misses Bertha Norman and Lo-
velle Marsh are attending the Presby-
terrain camp meeting near Brookville.
Mrs. Curtis Myers is visiting her
parents in Kansas.
Fred Harvey. of Arvela, Mo-, is Wis
iting relatives here.
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Do You Want a Farm7

Here is that is strictly all right at the
money. 100 acres within miles of Ottumwa
aud on the north side of the river; new 5-rooni
house and a barn This is a great corn
farm; will go 20 to 65 bushels per acre and ii
is priced at only 5000. Don't you think it is
worth the money?
Then / have a nicely improved 40, seven
miles ont at S1,400 Farms of all sizes from
40 to $40. And say! You fellows who were
a tau OF go,hg TO ohanoma after harvest
crowd to go and visit the great wheat fields of
Kansas and Oklahoma and would like to have
you join us. Excursion ar ~, rates Oklahoma
cordiug to improvements
Morris. Williams,
Baker Block. Ottumwa, Iowa.