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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02
THE STATUE.

The marble waits. immaculate and rude;
Beside IL stands the sculptor. lost In
dreams.
With vague. chaotic forms. his vision
teens.
Fair shapes pursue him. only to elude
And heavenly beauty vanish. and. be-
hold
Out through the Parfan luSter. pure and
cold,
Glares the wild horror Of q devils face.
The clay is ready for the modelling.
The marble waits; how beautiful. how
pure,
That cleaning substance. and 1T shall
endure
When dynasty and empire. throne and
king
Have crumbled back to dust. Well may
you pause,
oh. sculptor artist and, before that
mute,
Awful. indeed, are arts u~nchanging laws.
The thing you fashion out of senseIess
clay,
Transformed to marble. shall outlive
your fame;
And, when no more is known your raca.
Men shall be moved By what you mold
to-day.
We all are scuiptors. BY each act and
thought,
We form the model Time. the artisan.
Stands, with his chisel, fashioning the
Man.
And stroke by stroke the masterpiece Ia
wrought.
Angel or demons Choose. and do not err!
For time but follows as you shape the
mold,
And finishes in marble, stern and cold,
That statue of the soul, the character.
BY wordless blessing. or by silent curse,
BY act and motive-so do you define
The image which time copies line BY
line,
For the great gallery of the Universe.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox. In Success.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02

English Mt1I~rn Complain of the
Loss of Contracts for South
Africa.

The latest grievance of English
trade against America consists in the
government purchasing -four in the
United States for South Africa. a
writer in the London Morning Post de-
clares this action is a fit subject for
an inquiry, and that il constitutes a
most unfair handicap for English mill
ers, while the Americans, who pay
no taxes, are able to dispose of infe-
rior grades" 1t appears that large
quantities are being purchased in
America on account of the standard
brands and shipment being better
and ready at the dock. The cham
pion of the English millers maintains
the government is wrong in believing
the American article has these adj
vantages, averring hat the English
mills are now fitted with machinery
superior to that in use in America.
and that they are quite able TO supply
the demands for South Africa. The
protest, however, is not likely to deter
the government from patronizing this
new branch of American industry.
Another example of American ag-
SASsoiOh CARS lOEtH a protest. IL APP
pears that a wealthy American is ne
gotiating to buy the famous Cars
haiton Tor Casehorton) gates in the
old Surry village of that name, ten
miles from London. These are all
that now remain of the ancient pal
ace where the doomsday book was
compiled. They stretch 100 feet, were
designed by Leoni. and are supposed
to be the finest specimens in the
world. The iron work is attached to
massive stone piers, surmounted by
groups of statuary. If the negotia-
tons are successful they will be taken
to America, though metropolitan art
circles are getting up a fund in an en-
deavor. by outbidding, to retain them
in England.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02
HELEN GOULD AIDS TAILOR.
Will Furnish Funds to M. Man
ku~s for Developing Lad
willie Mfue3.

Helen Gould will give up some of her
money to develop a mining claim CT
doubtful merit in the Two-Bit camp =
few miles from Leadville. Col. A Pol
ish tailor named VI. Mankuss proposed
in a letter to give Miss Gould a half in
terest and Vas much surprised at her
acceptance. The first letter from N 2
Gould contained only a request for par-
~ticulars- Mankuss forwarded then
She wrote again. submitting a bushes
proposition by which she might becone
a Colorado mine owner.
Il have written Miss Gould. accept
ing her terms said Mankuss. II wrote
to her because l did not have the monev
to develop the property, which l be
ieve will prove to be more valuable.
than anything in Leadville district. Z
am certainly happy over the ressf.
Analysis Of ore taken from the olaius
l have secured indicate tina there *
an inexhaustible supply of the yellow
metal under my ground. / believe v
have a heavy vein running 1900 fee
through my first claim and then c
verging and dipping into my seccr
claim, which adjoins the first on ~.
southeast The other end runs inc =
group of claims l have secured ard
partly developed. Yes. you car
that Miss Gould has agreed to furI.
capital for the development of my are5
erty and that her interest in the mn $
will be based on that condition in ths
agreement. l cannot say at preseu.
when we will begin operations"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02
HEIR TO AUSTRALIAN ESTATE.
The story of a Lincoln
uu-,) Harness Maker
windrau.

A poor harness maker, Edmund H.
MoLer, who has lived at Lincoln. H..
for 30 years, is on the eve of comm.
into possession of an estate in Aus
tralia said to be worth $500
Moller was one of two sons born tc
q Dublin silversmith and his wife.
Nearly so years ago the father went
to Australia. Subsequently the moth
er started in search of him, but died
in New Orleans. Then an older broth
er of Edmund's father took up the
search and found the father in Svd-
ney, N. S. W., where he had become
rich.
He communicated his discovery to
Edmund. and the latter engaged in q
correspondence with his father, who
recognized their relationship.
The elder Moller died many years
ago, and his family in Sydney re-
fused to recognize or consider the
claims of the son at Lincoln. Through
the American consul at Sydney Ed
mund Moller gained information and
proof establishing his claim to his
fathers estate, of which he is the
heir
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02
@OCIETIES.

CUSTER LODGE NO. 81, I. O. o. f.
Regular meetings each Saturday
night at Z o'clock at their hall in
Challis. Visiting Brothers in good
standing are invited.
C. /. LANE, N. G.
J. G. FINNELL, Secretary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02
Pretty Japane.s story.

One of the prettiest of all the stories
relating to mirrors is that which comes
from the far east. In this a man
brings as a gift TO his wife a mirror of
silvered bronze. Then she, having seel
nothing of the kind before, asks in the
innocence of her heart whose was the
pretty face smiling back at her. AnG
when, laughing. he tells her it is none
other than her own. she wonders still
more, but is ashamed to ask further
questions. But when at last her time
comes TO die she calls her little dsugh-
ter and gives her the treasure she has
long kept hidden away as a sacred
thing, telling her: after l am dead
you must look in this mirror morning
and &. ening, and you will see me-. DO
not grieve." So when the mother is
dead the girl, who much resembles her.
looks in the mirror day by day, think
ing she there talks face TO face with the
dead woman, and never guessing it is
but her own shadow she sees. And it
is added. by the old Japanese narrator.
that when the girls father Learned the
meaning Of this strange conduct of
hers, "he thinking it to be a very pitt
eous thing, his eyes grew dark with
tears.'-Troy Times.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02
DIRECTORIES
STATE.

SUPREME COURT.
Ralph P. Quarles,
1. N. Sullivan.
Charles StOckslager.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02
OF COURT.

Following are the terms Of Court in
the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho
for the year 1901:
Lincoln County.
Shoshone..... April LIST, September End
CassIa County
Albion. April 18th, September 10th
gilmore County
Mt. Home. May 9Th, October 14th
Custer ounty
Challis. June Bird, September 30th
Blaine County.
Haley. June 18th, November 18th
Court to at $3.50 a. M, al
each time and place.
KIRTIAND L. PERKY, Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02
SHOW BIG INCREASE.
Chicago Postal Receipts Exceeded by
Those of Only One other
City.

Chieago's postal receipts are exceed
ed by those of only one other city,
New York. These receipts for the
last year show a healthy growth over
the previous year. the increase in the
cas- of Chicago being over $500, 900.
There was an increase all along the
line, the comparisons Of the five largest
cities between 1899 and 1900 being as
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02

No doubt those who profit by ex-
perience, remarks the Chicago Record.
are already saving money for next
Christmas.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-02

This shows a total of $6.925.90s for
1900, as compared with s5.12i,e s4 for
1899, an increase of s 1.S04,223.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
Handsome ChntcinIne Rngs.

Almost every other person one meets
is wearing either Il silver chatedaint
bag or one of the steel bead variety
but there are still many people whC
prefer the less ornate leather bag. and
for these there are some very hand
some articles from which to choose
Brown, black and gray are the prefer
red colors i'm seal, alligator or Russian
leather, with oXidiZed or satin finish
silver tops. The wrist bags that have
been making a valiant effort to become
SO popular here as they are i'm the east
do not seem TO meet with much cncour
agcment. which is doubtless due Ia
their being rather awkward things to
handle unless one does not attempt t.
carry anything else I'm the hands. and
that the busy Pittsburgcr cannot find
time to do. A lovely bag that is intend
ed to be worn with the drcssicst of tot
lets is ip heavy white corded silk Clab.
orately embroidered in gold and tur-
quOise and having much carved top
of gold.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
The Duke. Sure Enough.

A Scotch clerk who wished TO com
municate by long distance telephone
with the head of the firm, then at his
country mansion on Roseneath PENN
sula, attempted to cali him up. Get
ting connection. he inquired. "Who
are your" "The Duke of Argyll"
came back the reply. with the usual
reciprocal Interrogation "Who are
youY" oh" lightly answered the
skeptical clerk. I'm King Edward
VII" a response which Is alleged to
have provoked the other end to lndig-
nant remonstrance. The clerk had
rung up the wrong number and was
connected with the castle OF the duke
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
A House Moving Worm.

The bagworm is little smarter
than his cousin, the caterpillar. Both
make very snug little silken houses
for themselves. but the bagworm lives
In his and moves it around from place
to place. When he becomes tired Of
living in one neighborhood he simply
crawls half way out of his silken sack
aud, holding on to it with his back
feet, walks away on his front ones,
pulling his house along after him. OF
course the house must be very strong
to stand being dragged about like this,
so he weaves in little twigs, which
make II very firm.
After awhile the bagworm fastens
Its little house to the limb of tree
crawls inside and changes itself into
pupa. Not satisfied with this. the
male worm crawls out again and be-
comes moth. The poor female mean
while stays In her house, lays some
eggs and then dies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
NEW SHORT STORIES
Statues In PnIitic..

The commander of British vessel
was few months ago guest of Pres
ldent Cipriano Castro of Venezuela.
who did everything In his power TO
entertain his visitor. One afternoon.
says The Youths Companion, the pres
ldent drove the officer about the city,
pointing out the monuments which
ldorn the avenues and plaZas of the
tapital Of Little Venice.
Portents of the revolution which has
now involved both Venezuela and the
United States OF Colombia were not
wanting. and the Englshman, thinking
OF the precarious political condition
and noting the number of monuments
I'm bronze erected to men who were still
living, inquired Of the president If It
were not somewhat risky to build me-
MORALS to living heroes.
YES, senor," replied the president
"but in case there is revolution and
another party comes into power these
monuments are hurled down and others
erected I'm their places"
"That would seem to be n heavy eX-
pense to the state" commented the
Engllshman.
True, but honoring our supporters
In this manner helps to keep them
faithful and is worth all the costs"
al should suggest, then. if you viii
pardon the advice of a stranger, that
MS n measure of economy you have
these statues east with detachable
heads, SO that when one of your nu-
merous revolutions occurs you can
simply unscrew the head of the hu-
inflated hero and replace 1t with that
of the conqueror."
"Ah, that would never work." re-
joined the president. "rhey already
feel that their heads are none too firm
| ly fixed on their shoulders, and such an
arrangement would be entirely too sug-
| gestive."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
The PunbaII.

In the woods, especially under oak
trees, you will often find brown balls
about the size of n walnut, which.
when stepped upon. explode with n
loud bang. The proper name for these
little balls IS oak apples or gals. If
you cut one open carefully, so as not
to get any of the brown dust with
which it Is partly filled in your eyes,
you will discover right in the center
tiny cell, in which little worm has
lived and grown up.
In the first place the gallhy, a small
insect with four wings, lays an egg In
the tissue Of an oak leaf. This egg
soon matches into larva. The larva
Is hungry little fellow. for he begins
to eat right away, and while he feeds
his house grows around him until,
when full grown. he finds himself on
the inside Of what we commonly call
n puffball. lie then eats his way out.
and the first strong wind tumbles his
house down to the ground.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
FOR THE CHILDREN
Two Cunning Orioles.

DO you want to know just the cum
ningest thing that ever two little birds
aldi Let me tell you-because it's true.
The birds were beautiful orioles, and
you know the curious, pretty nests the
orioles make, swinging like a soft, gray,
silken bag from the high branch OF
some elm tree.
Just three springs ago the orioles had
come to this grand old elm tree that
shaded the porch OF a quiet farmhouse.
They had picked out the very branch
they wanted, and now they must hunt
for material TO build their pretty home.
So they flew about. chirping and call
Ing and buslly gathering stray threads
and moss when-oh. joy! What was
that beautiful. long, white. silky stuff
on the porch just under their elm tree
homer They flew down very cautious
| ly. They fitted this way and that
Dare they take some Of 1t for their airy
home? one more peep-yes, grandpa
was sound asleep There was no doubt
| about II. But how should orioles know
that the long white whiskers belonged
to himI They ventured nearer; they
pulled one hair; they grew bolder and
| pulled another. Two long, beautiful.
| silky threads for their nest. They flew
off 10 the tree and then back for more.
Grandpa still slept. The little rogues
were having such good time when
Aunt Lucy happened to spy them. She
| laughed aloud. and OF course that
frightened the birds, and grandpa woke.
| But wait: just hear the rest Aunt
Lucy was so pleased at what the cute
little orioles had done that she deter
mined they should have all the pretty
threads of hair they wanted. SO that
very afternoon she took some Of Ma
rvs golden locks. few more of grand
pas and some Of her own glossy black
hair and spread them on bright cloth
on the porch. Then she warned the
family to keep very quiet and see what
happened. In less than an hour the
orioles had taken every hair and car
ried it TO their tree. Before many days
the pretty nest was done and the birds
were enjoying their new home
In the fall after the orioles had left
their elm tree home, Aunt Lucy had
some one climb the tree and get the
nest, and there. so curiously woven In
to the lining. were the soft. white. gold
en- and black hairs.
Aunt Lucy keeps the nest in her par.
Tor and counts it as one of her greatest
treasures. Bertha b. White In Prma-
~ Education.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
The New Detachable Gloves.

Brown. gray and black are the popu-
lar shades in gloves Of either glace or
undressed kid. but the newest thing is
the automobile or driving glove with
the detachable gauntlet. The glove
proper comes In all the light tints. such
as gray, tan. biscuit, cream and white
Of the one button variety and may be
used for general wear without the
wrist piece. The fashion of wearing
the glove unbuttoned and turned back
over the hand is quite nobby one
when worn Ivy a daShing beauty. but it
will scarcely be adopted generally dur
Ing the winter months, as the wrists
will be sure to suffer from the expo
sure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
Had Sat In the Chair.

Queen Anne was once surrounded by
a host Of gayly dressed courtiers, and
In the throng was an old man of
eighty-three. wearing the plain dress
Of country farmer. "Have you ever
seen such a sight before?" asked n
locker on. And the throng was star
lied to hear the old man say, Never
since sat In her chair" 1t was Crom-
wells son Richard, who went into re-
tirement on the restoration of King
Charles III.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
The Tortoise and the Two Ducks.

a tortoise, dissatisfied with her lowly
life, had a great desire to see foreign
countries. on informing two ducks Of
her wish they said, I'VE shall be hap
py, for fair price, to transport you
to any country you please" The pas
sage money having been agreed upon
and paid. the ducks said you must
take this narrow piece Of stick in your
teeth and hold it fast, and we will take
hold Of II at each end and carry you
between us, and, as you value your
life, be sure to hold your mouth shut"
The journey began. and wherever they
went there was large crowd of peo-
pie, who exclaimed In establishment:
What a wonderful sight! The queen
of the tortoises with her house at her
back Yes. yes" said the tortoise,
you are quite right. am the queen"
But 1t would have been better If she
had held her tongue, for the moment
she opened her mouth she let 90 the
stick and was dashed to pieces on n
rock
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26

that she's making me drive fourteen
miles TO town TO get some nice smellin'
soap, and | thought maybe you'd help
me out by gettin' me piece of SOAP
outen one Of them fancy cars"
Mrs. Gould. who overheard the re-
quest. had porter give the man sew
eral pieces Of soap wrapped in some
towels and several articles of timed
delicacies. The man seemed much sur
prised at such generosity, and as he
turned to drive homeward he shouted
back to Mr.. Gould:
Say. mister, you all must be some
relation to Santa Claus"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
Neuralgia.
The Prayer Of a Nerve for
More Blood.

Neuralgia may attack any part of the body
but most frequently occurs where the nerves
are most abundant.
In the head,
In the face.
Sometimes the heart nerves seem to twist
Twinging rheumatic pains of the extemi-
ties
Sharp and intense at times
In the intervals dull and heavy.
Neuralgia is the result OF impoverished
blood caused by impairment of the nerves.
a lack of nerve force
1t Is difease of the nerve centers, and
the pains accompanying it are a prayer for
better nourishment. They are the danger
signals which warn you against total col
lapse OF the nervous system.
Liniments and all external applications
can only give temporary relief. Permanent
cure cannot possibly come until the nerve
centers are Thoroughly revitaized and reinvig-
grated by Dr. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills.
The beneficial effects of this great nerve re-
storative are felt thrilling through the nerve
hbres as week by week and month by month
the nerve force of the body Is restored.
Women afflicted with c@eases peculiar to
their sex are frequently great sufferers from
neuralgia Dr. Chase's Nerve Pills positively
cures both these disorders by filling the
nervous system with new vigor and life. 60
cents a box at all dealers, or DR.. A. w. Chase
Medicine Co., Buffalo n Y. The genuine
has portrait and gna;ure of DR.. A. w
Chase on each package.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
Relative of SANTA Claus.

While the special train Of George
Gould was on side track in Missouri
Mr.. Gould stepped to earth TO stretch
his legs while waiting for regular
train to pass. 1t was in the more rug
ged part Of the state. well away from
civilization. a typical inhabtant Of the
district stopped pair of emaciated
mules near the train. lie hailed Mr.
Gould and said:
Say. mister, we have n new baby at
my dugout, and we amt got no soap
My old woman is so stuck up over II
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
PROBfTE ORDER.

STATE or MICHIGAN, County Of Ionla, s.
- At "a session II the Pronate Court FIR said
County hcld 20 IA Probate ONCE In the CITY
OF louiI, n M3uday, the 2nd day OF December
a. ID 1901
Present. lion William o Webster, Judge
Of prHbat
Ia m tteaof tn estate OF Eliza Furtuev,
Deceased
read nd film the petition q ly verH
cd OF AUc' Whlt~,eiL on, OF Ga heirs Of said
dec us q. arlaug bis Court 10 adjudcatc ahd
determine hu ar" or were al the time OF her
death. the lawful heir deceas d and entitled
10 rhcrtt ccr'tiu 'ea estate IN said EDITION de
scr bet aud the right title and interest thai
eac' Of them th IA heirs and assigns may now
have th rom
T crcupon IS ordered, that Monday the
3tt ut..D f ei n,t rt o'clOcK q
fore unu ai#-td Pr bate Onlcc, be- .~~izred
for be- rrg-..0 petition
In rs .. her ordered IN Il copy ~ Tn :
order be published in tho Beldug BANNER "A
81 p per printed anu circu atiug mi said
County ot Lori successive weeks previous to
snd day OF hearing.
W @ WEBsEER Judge OF Probate.
MONTGOMERY WEBSTER ReFist
a true cory
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
A InXelY HInuae.

A novel and lovely blouse Is Of white
chiffon lined with palest pink and ar
ranged with yoke formed Of two or
three feath, designs carried out In an
applique Of lace. Other designs In
floral lace applique trim the lower
part Of the bodice. while the waist
belt Is very becomlngly contrived out
Of two curved bands Of tucked white
chiffon connected with featherstltch-
ing. The elbow sleeves are finished
with accordion plated frills of chiffon
edged with lace.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
Doing the Right Thing.

The wife Of a provincial mayor in
England, who had on some special &C.
casion to inscribe her name after the
various members of the royal family
wishing to do the right thing, cast an
inquiring eye on the signatures al
ready inscribed and, seeing ALBERT
Edward" Helena" and christian
Victor" seized the pen and trium-
phantly wrote "Jsnev"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-26
WOMAN AND FASHION
st,IIsh wall..ng Costume.

The model is of gray cloth, with the
skirt plated in the middle of the front,
fitted snugly over the hips and 1aring
beautifully ~ the foot. The coat bodice
Is trimmed In tie middle OF the front
and at either side of the front and bact