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The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
HALLS. CUSTER COUNTY. IDAHO.

Office on the ground that he is a
Mormon, the logical conclusion
must be that the supreme court
has jurisdiction.
The aim of the suit was to
bring the whole Mormon issue
into the courts that it may be
determined by the courts wheth-
er or not the Mormon church
still teaches polygamy. Mr. Du-
bois is being criticized by those
who wish to see the matter set
tied, because he did not take the
recommendation of Judge Rich
ards, his attorney, in having
suits filed both in the lower court
and in the supreme court. AT
the same time, had this been
done, the whole question would
come up now in Ghe supreme
court at once and a decision be
reached very soon.
1t is very suspicious circum-
stance that even the filing of the
appeal from the lower court was
delayed as long as possible, max
ing it appear that the respond.
ents wished to avoid decision
until it would be too late to go
again to the supreme court and
get a decision before the coming
election.
1t looks very much as if the
aim was to use the Mormon is.
sue for political purposes and
not to have the case settled on
it's merits.
But at any rate, it appears now
that the sensible thing for the
Democrats to do is to eliminate
the Mormon question from the
state platform and draft such a
platform as will command the
support of all the Democrats of
the state.
This can be done very easily,
as Bryan himself and his nation
al policies are sufficient from a
national standpoint, and there is
enough material in the conduct
of the present state administra-
tion to furnish ground for sue
cessful attacks.
The conservative Democrats in
this state confidently expect
that, in view of the decision of
the supreme court and the stu
alton generally, wise policies
will be pursued by the Demo
Gratis in their conventions and a
winning platform with winning
candidates put up for the appro-
val of the voters of the state.
-JUNIUS.
Boise, Ida, April 2, 1908.
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that at IL NJ. on the
18th day OF May, 1908, at May, County OF Lemht,
state of Idaho, before SaloIna j. Cleveland
proof viii be submitted of the completion of
works for the diversion OF l6 cubic rect per
second of the waters of Pahsumaroi River in
accordance with the terms and conditions of a
certain permit heretofore issued by the State
Engineer of the State of Idaho.
!. The name of the person holding said per.
init is F. M. kobbe.
?. The postOtioe address OF such person is
May County of Lemhi, State of Idaho.
B. The number of such permit is 1881, and
the date set for the completion OF such works
is NAV lSth 1908.
4. Said water to be used for irrigation and
domestic purposes.
D. Said works OF diversion viii be fully com
pleted on the date set for such completion and
the amount OF waite which said works are can
able OF conducting to tue place Of intended use
IN accordance with the plans accompanying
the application for such permit, is l6 cubic feet
per second.
g. The amount OF lands for which said water
is available is so acres particularly described
us follows NWA NEA and NEJi NWJ4, Sec
D. Tp. "a NJ, II. 81 e., b. NJ
JAS. STEPHENSON Jr
State Engineer
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR
PROBATE OF WILL AND ISSUANCE
OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
THEREON.
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court of the Coun.
ty of Custer, State of idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate
of
Charles Herman, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, administrators of
the estate of Charles Herman,
deceased, to the creditors of, and
all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouch.
ers, within four (G months after
the first publication of this no
tice, to the said administrators,
in Mackay, Idaho, the same be.
ing the place for the transaction
of the business of said estate, in
The town of Mackay, Custer
county, Idaho.
ELIZABETH ANN HERMAN,
Administrators.
Chase A. Clark, Mackay, Idaho,
Attorney for Administrators.
First pub. March 81, 1903.
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
BOISE LETTER.

The recent decision of the
supreme court in the Bulge case
that has been looked forward to
with much anxiety and interest
for some time past, relegates the
whole Mormon question to the
courts.
In deciding that the lower
court had no jurisdiction in the
case at bar, which in effect was
to GUST Judge Bulge from his
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
To the Administrators of the Els.
tate of Arthur Smith, deceas-
ed, his heirs or assigns

To the Administrators of the Els.
tate of Arthur Smith, deceas-
ed, his heirs or assigns
You are hereby notified that
we have expended the sum of
Five Hundred (5OO) dollars upor
tbe Bunker Hill" "Alturas, ;"
John p" junction" and
"JUmpoff' lode mining claims.
situated at the head of Stanley
Lake creek, about six miles in a
southerly direction from STANLEY
Lake, in the Stanley Mining
District, Custer county, Idaho,
in order to hold said claims un.
der the provisions of Section
1924 of the Revised Statutes of
the United States, during the
year 1907; that the proportion of
said expenditure due by YOU as
co'owner, is $125.00, being one.
fourth each, and that within
ninety days after the first pub.
lication of this notice you fail or
refuse to contribute your pro.
portion of the said expenditure
as co-owner, the same being
Sl2o. 90 each, your interest in the
said Bunker HILL" "Alturas ),
John P" junction" and
"Jumpoff'' lode mining claims
will become the property of the
undersigned, your co.owner
under the provisions of the said
Section, 1924.
The work was done by n, E.
Livingston and paid for by ] I
Plumer. "
J. j. PLUMER.
HALEY, Ida, Jan 8, 1908.
First pub. Jan. 81, 1908.
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK.

mere Is country -Wlue uc-
mand for the establishment by
Congress of a postal savings
bank system. Such banks have
been in satisfactory operation in
foreign countries for many years.
In Great Britain alone, in 1896,
6,453, 597 depositors were report
ed as having deposited $476, 450,-
423, an average holding of $73.82.
In 1904, the number of depositors
had increased to 9,673, III, the
amount on deposit to 1921, ,919,-
296, and the average holding to
$74.62.
The Postoffice Department has
recommended that the rate of
interest be fixed at 2 per cent.
This is evidence of its intention
to keep out of the banking bust
ness and not compete with ex-
listing savings institutions, which
usually pay per cent per an
mum. 1t is proposed to place
the money in national banks in
the localities where it is first re-
ceived by the post Offices, thus
leading it Immediately into the
channels of trade.
Three far-reaching results
would be attained by the estab-
lishment of postal savings banks:
Q) The forming of habits of
economy and thrift. ~ The
providing OF place entirely
above suspicion for deposit of
funds. (3) The bringing into
circulation of vast sums of mon
ey which are now boarded here
or sent out of the country,
through distrust of financial in
stitutions. Furthermore, a great
many people are practically
without banking facilities, the
average distance in the South
from the post Office to the near
est savings bank being 33 miles,
while in the States west of the
Rockies it is 55 miles.
In the message transmitted at
the beginning of the first session
of the Goth Congress, President
Roosevelt said
Il commend to the favorable
consideration of the Congress a
postal savings bank system, as
recommended by the Postmaster
General. The primary object is
to encourage among our people
economy and thrift, and, by the
use of postal savings banks, to
give them an opportunity to hus-
band their resources, particular
ly those who have not the facili-
ties at hand for depositing their
money in savings banks. Viewed
however, from the experience of
the past few weeks, it is evident
that the advantages of such an
institution are still more far
reaching. Timid depositors have
withdrawn their savings for the
time being from national banks,
trust companies, and savings
banks; individuals have boarded
their cash and the workingmen
their earnings; all of which
money has been withheld and
kept in hiding or in safe deposit
box to the detriment of prosper
ity. Through the agency of the
postal saving banks such mon
ey would be restored to the
channels of trade, to the mutual
benefit of capital and labor.
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
NOTICE. N

The Annual meeting of the
Custer County Stock Growers
Association will be held in Chal
lis, Idaho, Saturday, April 11th,
1908.
By order of
JONATHAN JOB,
President.
L. H. Johnston, Sec'y.
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
Boise, Ida, April 2, 1908.

The people wonder if Secre-
tary Taft continues to draw his
salary when he is campaigning
the country.
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07
In the Probate Court of Custer
County, State of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate
of 7
Annie Richards, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that al
Challis, Idaho, on the 18th day OF
April, 1908, at ten o'clock, A.
M. of said day, in the court room
of said court, at the court house
in the town of Challis, County OF
Custer, has been appointed as
the time and place for proving
the last will of said Annie Rich
ards, deceased, and for hearing
the application of Fred Snivley
for the issuance to him letters OF
administration with the will an
neXed.
Witness my hand and seal of said
Court, this Goth day of
(Seal.) March, 1908.
j. G. FINNELL,
Ex-officio Clerk of the Pro
bate Court.
First pub March 81, 1908.
The silver messenger., 1908-04-07

Wool buyers predict drop in
the price of wool soon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
DUNCAN MAY GET
A NEW HEARING
Greenfield SIayer's Attorney
Picks a Flaw.

Greenfield. Ind. Feb. ia motion
for 4 new trial Was filed today by AT
torueyo for Marion Duncan, convicted
Of killing James LaFollette and await
ing sentence for life in the Michigan
City prison. The motion was a volu-
minous document and much time was
spent in argument.
During the trial the attorneys for the
state asked each Of the defendants
character witnesses a hypothetical
question. after they had testified 10
the defendants good reputation prior
TO the crime. the substance of which
was If you had known that he was
uuIawfuIy intimate with another
mans wife. carried a revolver" etc
would you say his reputation was
good or bad?"
This question was admitted by the
court over tie objection OF defense and
was asked of each witness. Two days
later the court reconsidered this ruling
and instructed the jurors not to con-
slider it. This will be. it is understood
one Of the grounds for asking a new
trial, it being contended that the evil
denoe had its Influence before II was
withdrawn from the Jury.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
MULCTED BY TWO
FELLOW COUNTRYMEN
Many Hungarians SWindIed in
indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. ia labor
agency swindle was revealed yesterday
noon by the arrest of Peter Varsella,
a Hungarian, living at 500 South Sen
ate avenue. He is held on a charge
of grand larceny. The police are look
ing for Rista Surbian, an alleged &C
complete.
During the last SO hours the union
station has been massed with Hungari-
ans, Syrians and Roumanians. all NOV
ing anxiously up and down and appar-
emily looking for some one who did
not come.
Surbian came here from Elwood last
Sunday. He is Hungarian and went
among his people. He found an old
friend in Varsella. The two then be
gan work on a scheme to get 200 Hun
garians to pay them s. each for JOB
on a pipe line at Elwood. 1t was g
pipe line in reality. On Sunday
morning lob Hungarians lined up or
the west side of the, Union station anC
passed s. each to Surbian and Narsel
Ia. Surbian wanted 20 more men anC
Narsella was sent TO find them. Since
then Surbidn has been missing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
TIL TAKE THE
WIDOW" SAYS ALEX
Rumors of His Marriage to
Mrs. Vanderbilt Authentic.

New York, Feb. 12-Denials of the
persistent report that Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt is to wed Count Alexander
Hadik, Of Hungary, are neither posi-
tive enough nor from persons cOnsid-
cred close enough TO the Vanderbilt
family to prove very convincing to
New York society. The interview
cabled last night from Berlin, in which
Minister of State Count Johann Hadik,
Count AleXanders brother says eX-
phcitly that the latter recently wrote
to him confirming the news of the en-
gagement, is considered as conclusive
so far as concerns Count Johann,
whose reputation is such as to pre-
clude any possibility of a wilful mis-
statement.
Seemingly authentic reports that
Mrs. Vanderbilt is about to offer her
81 100000 home at Fifth avenue and
Fffty-seventh street for sale are con
sidered significant in connection with
the news of her engagement No mem
bers of the Vanderbilt family will dis
cuss rumors of the prospective alli-
ance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
COMMISSION STANDS
BY NINE HOUR LAW
Petition of Railroad Officials
Not Needed.

Washington, Feb. 12.-An important
announcement was made yesterday by
the interstate commerce commission
respecting its attitude toward the re-
quest recently made by the operating
vice presidents of the railroads of the
United States. that the sO-called nine
hour law was relating to the employ
ment of train dispatchers, telegraph
operators and tower men be suspend
ed by the commission until such time
as the law could be amended to meet
the desires Of all concerned. The
commission holds in brief that it has
no authority to extend the time or SuS-
pend the operations of the law. except
in a particular case or cases in which
a hearing has been held and good cause
shown for the extension asked.
Thousands of letters and tele-
grams received in the last few days
indicate widespread misapprehen-
sion as to the power of the commission
to extend the law which goes into eff
feet March I next limiting the hours
of service Of employees engaged in the
movement of trains upon interstate
railroads. says the report.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
JAPS ARE EXCITED
OVER WAR STORIES
OfficiaIdom Puzzled Over The
Hostile Tone.

Toxic. Feb. 12-Japan is much eX-
cited over a big batch of war stories
in today's cables from the United
States. Officialdom IT, much puzzled
by the hostile tone of the dispatches
having assumed that the progress of
negotiations between the two coun-
tries was giving entire satisfaction to
Americans Messages from China are
also taking on an increasingly ugly
tone, influential statesmen in the Ce-
leStial empire being freely quoted TO
the effect that China will fight before
permitting the Japanese annexation
of Manchuria, which she evidently
considers imminent.
Former American Ambassador
Aoki is still awaiting a summons be
fore the mikado to report on condi-
tons at Washington and is openly
voicing his anger at the manner in
which he is being ignored.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
HIS POWER AN ISSUE
TaWney Says that RooseveIt's
Action Was Without
Authority of Law.
DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE legality
of the creation by the president of the
Inland Waterways Commission was
questioned by Mr.. Tawney, of Mime
sofa, chairman of the committee on
appropriations in the house of repre-
sentatiVes. The point was raised
when Mr.. Tawney urged that the house
conferccs disagree to the senate
amendment to the urgent deficiency
bill. granting $1.S1J to Senator John
II. Bankhead for services as member
OF the commission. Mr.. TaWney said
that he did not question the motives
of the chief executive, but instead that
his action was without authority of
law.
A difference of opinion was enter
tanned by Mr.. Crumpacker of Indiana
who said that in extra constitutional
and legal matters, the president did
have authority to incur expenses Of
this character and he cited the anthra-
cite coal strike commission.
DO you understand the president
has power to commit this house to an
appropriation in violation of law" in
quired Mr.. Livingston. of Georgia.
Net Forb idden by Law.
No" replied Mr.. Crumpacker. but
he is not forbidden by law to appoint
a voluntary commission to gather ma
terial for his own information" He
would be-" said Mr.. Crumpacker "if It
was information gathered for the gov
eminent"
Replying to Mr.. Fitzgerald, of New
York. Mr.. Crumpacker said he assum-
ed the commissioners had not been
paid.
But they have been paid" insisted
Mr.. Fitzgerald, and it is possible TO
ascertain from what fund"
Mr.. Tawney challenged Mr.. Crum-
packer on the strength of his state
ment to say why the government
should pay the expenses of the COM
mission, but MIR. Crumpacker asserted
that he was not asserting that the gov
ernment should pay these expenses.
LAS matter of fact" retorted Mr.
Tawney, these expenses have not been
paid, and can not be under any law
now in force"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
The Mexican Cook.

A good Mexican cook relieves the mis-
tress Of the house OF worry and re-
sponsibility in manner that is almost
unknown in the United States. The
cook is given so much day. and with
this amount she will purchase each
morning all the provisions for the day,
Including even the staples that are usu-
ally bought in large quantities in other
countries. On 81 a day a cook will pro-
vide 4 very good table for family Of
three or four and get enough beans and
tortillas and chile to set the servants
table besides. They can really do bet
ter than their mistresses, because they
can usually drive sharper bargains
with the marketmen of their own class,
and they have more patience to haggle
over the last penny.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
On Its Arrival at San Francis
CO, Famous Naval Hero
May Take Charge.
HE Is WELL ACQUAINTED.
IN CASE OF WAR IN THE EAST
THE SERVICES OF THE ADMIR-
AL COULD NOT BE DISPENSED
WITH AS HE KNOWS THE SEAS.

Washington, Feb, 12.-Admiral Dew
ey will go to San Francisco to meet
the American fleet. This announce
ment of the purpose of the ranking ad-
miral Of the navy has caused a stir of
gossip in army and navy circles. Ru-
mors of breakdown in Admiral Ev-
ans's health, which were current at the
time the American armada sailed from
Hampton Roads, have been revived
and give color to the COnjcctures that
"Fighting Bob" may be relieved OF
She supreme command by the Hero 0.
Vanilla" If war in the Orient is tc
come, say the wiseacres in naval cir
ces, the country cannot dispense with
he services of such a veteran sailor Of
the Eastern seas as Admiral Dewey.
Admiral Dewey, however. ridicules
the idea that there is the rcmOtcst pros
pect of his return to harness. He de
clarCe his coming visit TO the coast
next may will be solely in the nature
of d social affair. and will not have
any bearing on Admiral Evans's com
mand The admiral will he accom-
panied on his journey to greet the fleet
by Secretary of the Navy Metcalf.
The plan of the trip to the coast. it
is said. originated in an invitation
from the Chairman of the Chamber of
Commerce of San Francisco, Mr.. Bent
ley. Mr. Bentley, while on visit TO
Washington, was introduced to the
president by Senator Perkins. He i'll
vited the president to be present at the
festivities which will welcome the
fleets arrival at the Golden Gate. And
upon the president expressing his re-
grets that he could not attend. Mr.
Bentley invited Admiral Dewey and
Secretary Metcalf. The admiral and
Secretary Metcalf accepted the invita-.
ton in a purely social way. Admiral
Dewey has not decided whether he will
meet the fleet at Santiago or await its
arrival at San Francisco.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-12
A GAME OF CHECKERS.
The Move One Player Made and His
Subsequent Solioquy.

ITS your move" she smiled.
He smiled back at her. his hand hoy
ering above the checkerboard.
Really" he asked. looking at her
in witty sort of way.
Huh huh" she softly answered.
"Really:" he asked again.
"Huh-huh." she breathed and de-
murely dropped her eyes.
His success began to intoxicate him,
and he felt that never before had be
been in such strong form, never had
his wit been so keen or his manner
so engaging His spirit scared. and
he looked upon his opponent with a
kindling eye.
There" he said. making his move
ut last.
There" she asked. giving his ejacu-
lation the appearance OF having been
conceived in subtle humor "There?'
There" he repeated.
They made eyes at each other. and
she moved one of her men. He brisk
~ moved one Of his.
mo. no." she family murmured
"You must take me-"
Il must what?" he cried. making a
motion.
Take me" she whispered.
Take your
She nodded her head without looking
up, and the next moment he had taken
her and two hearts beat as one.
And will you always think Of meY'
she asked as he was bidding her good
by after be had measured her finger
for the ring
How could help it," he asked.
Always" she insisted.
Always" he repeated.
will you think Of me as you go
home tonight
Every step of the way"
They parted at last.
He loves me- she whispered to
herself. oh. he loves me! l knew it
from the first Maybe this won't make
some Of them jealous And I'm the
first girl he ever loved. and it's TO be
diamond hand, Oh, OH
And as he walked home he turned Il
troubled face up 10 the moon, halted
suddenly and addressed the night
When she began that funny bust
ness about taking her I ought TO have
sat tight and kept my fool mouth shut.
that's what l ought TO have DONE
Kansas City Independent.