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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-15

"A FRIEND"
(Crumpling letter. "'Well, it's way
rast that time, and she isn't here yet.
Or is she? wonder if that blonde thing
writing the letter can be the one. She's
b.eached! You could see it clear across
the street. There's a woman l would
mistrust at first sight. She has that
knowing way, and, besides, she's too old
for him. Look at thatl She's smiling at
something she has written. Iwonderif
it's to him. Icould scratch her eyes out.
What chance has a modest and innocent
girl against a bold, bad adventures"
The enters. Each surprised to find
that the otheris not surprised.)
He-I didn't expect TO meet you here.
She Cooking hard at the blonde at the
desk in order to see if anything passes
between them)-I dare say that you
didn't expect to meet me.
He-Ah! May l sit here?
She-Certainly. Go HERSELF His
acting is perfect.
He-Thanks.? (To himself) I'll stick
here until he comes. Then see her
writhe!i ITO her) I'm not interfering
with any of your plans?
She Not at all. Ito herself) He
ants to get rid of me.
He-I've just been in the carpet de-
Partment. 1 was looking for a rug.
She Ito herself)-He is lying about
that rug. He came here to meet some
one. The idea of a man going shopping
at noon on Monday
He Ito himself)-She can't think of
any scheme to hurry me away, and lie
may arrive at any moment. looks at
his watch.)
She-What time is it?
He-Twenty-ive minutes past
She-Your watch may be fest-ten
minutes or so.
He-That would make it a quarter
past.
She Ito herself)-He is perfectly
brazen about it.
He Ito himselD@She's thinking of
1918.
She-You come here often?
He-0h, occasionally.
She-It's a coy little place.
He-Yes, very convenient (meaning-
ly) for meeting people.
She Ito herselD-Shamelessl ITO
him)-Very convenient, indeed (mean-
ingly) fer meeting people whom you
would not care to meet anywhere else.
He Ito himself)-It's worse than 1
suspected. ITO her) You do happen
around here. then. once in awhile to
meet some of your acquaintance?
She-Oh, occasionally.
He-You're lot expecting anyone
now-that is, I'm not in your way?
She-Why, certainly not, Mr.. Wal
lace.
He Ito himself)-Doesn't she put up
a magnificent bluff? She must know
that l suspect something. The rug
story didn't go.
She-I rather insist on your staying.
Ito HERSELF He sees that he can't
shake me and now he's trying to ex-
cuse himself before she gets here. I'll
make him stay il I have to hold him.
He-I was only about to say that l am
always overjoyed to meet you, but il
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-15
A WOman's
Burden.

]HD a story Of a Wonaan addressed TO yosrea. II
- q pa" statement Of facts too strong in themselves
~'eqAVe entertainment, too true to be doubted, too tn
'n@aOe 10 De passed oOer by any a0Onsan uao abbye-
coAss tho Oazus of good heath.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-15

MY Dear Hiss BYRD: 1t may interest
you to learn that Mr.. Wallace is to be in
the restroom at Schies.ngfie,d & Sieg-
chlld's at 1915 on Monday, ard that he is
to meet there a young woman with whom
he is very much in love. If you doubt this
information, Just drop in at Tic hour men
toned ard see for yourself. Yours in con-
1Gence,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-15

The names of no fewer than los bait
ties are emblazoned on the standard
of the various regiments which form
the British aruy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-15

EncourrEed To Prevent A~ccfdrrta-
Engine drivers in Germany rcceir
from the government q gold medal and
e100 for every ten years of service
without accident.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1898-11-15
RUSE OF A FRIEND.

Q CENE-The rest room at Scblesing-
y field g. Siegchild's department
store. He enters timidly and takes a
seat near the door.
He (taking - letter from his pocket
and speaking to himself after the man
near of stage people)-I suppose I'm a
fool to come in here. It's supposed to
be for women. but L want to find out
and be sure. L might have known from
the way she was acting that there vas
some one else, and maybe this will prove
il. AS a rule 1 don't believe in paying
any attention to anonymous letters, but
this one is so definite and the writer
seems so well acquainted with the facts
that I'm sure she must know both of us.
I'm positive it was a she wrote it. be-
cause it's typewriter. "Opens the let
t.r and reads again.)
my Dear Mr. Wallace: 1t may interest
you to learn that Miss Byrd is to be In the
restroom at Schlesingfeld & Siegehiid's at
1916 on Monday, and that she is to meet
there a young man with whom she Is very
much in owe If you doubt this informa-
ton, just drop in at the hour mentioned
and see for yourself. Yours in confidence,
"A FRIEND"
Putting letter back into pocket.)
"By George, that's definite enough. 1
wonder if a nice, self-respecting girl
should make a department store date.
Or have l been deceived? Perhaps it's
just as well that we quarreled. Tothink
that in another two months we would
have been married. Helloi There
she is-getting out of the elevatorl
Coming this way, tool just as I
thought. I'll slip out and walk up
through the carpet department until
he has had time to come in and join her.
1 wonder if that dyspeptic man with the
war button is the Horrible!"
She-It was Herbert! know it wasl
I wonder if he saw me coming. This
proves everything. Ididn't believe it at
first-I couldn't believe it. OF course,
we have broken off, and it's just as well
that he should go his way and permit
me to go mine, but I couldn't believe
that he was in love with another girl so
con / think he might have waited at
least a month out of common decency.
I'm sure hat l won't lock al another
man for at least six weeks. I wonder
who wrote hat anonymous letter.
Some one who knows his secrets-some
man who is his rival for her affections.
It's just like a man. To think Icame
here, merely to reassure myself that il
Is all a mistake, and / find him here
waiting. Oh, what an innocent 1 have
beenl There may be dozens of them
Wasn't it to be a quarter after 10?
Where is that letter?
Searches her purse and three peck.
cts. Finds it under her belt. Reads.)
MY Dear Hiss BYRD: 1t may interest
you to learn that Mr.. Wallace is TO be in
the restroom at Schiesingffe,d & Sieg-
child's at 1915 on Monday. and that he is
TO meet there a young woman with whom
he is very much in love. If you doubt this
Information, Just drop in at Tic hour men
toned ard see for yourself. Yours in con
hdence,
"a FRIEND"
The evening times., 1898-10-31
DELEGATES ARRIVE.
Convention of Architects VIII Open
Tomorrow.

Quite a large number Of delegates to
the thirty-second annual convention of
the American Institute of Architects ar
rived in Washington last night and this
forenoon.
The board of directors of the institute
held an executive session today. The
convention will be called 10 order in the
banquet hall of the Arlington Hotel to-
morrow morning at 1890.
John B. Wight president of the Board
Of Commissioners of the District of Co
lumbia, will deliver a speech of welcome.
This will be replied TO by George B. Post,
Of New York, president of the institute,
who will then deliver his annual ad-
dress. The convention will then be de-
clared open for the consideration of such
matters as may come before ii. The first
business will be the report Of the board
Of directors. This will be followed by the
reports Of the treasurer, of the chapters
and the committees on foreign CORE
spondence, education, publication and IL
brary and the conservation of public
buildings.
The evening times., 1898-10-31
How to Prevent croup.

We have two children who are sub,ec,
TO attacks of Group. Whenever an attack
Is coming on my wife gives them Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and 1t alwavs
prevents the attack. 1t is a household
necessity IN this county and no matter
what else we run out of, 1t would NOT 20
to be without Chamberlain's Cough Rem-
edy More OF II is sold here than of an
other cough medicines combined.-J. M
Nickle, of Nickle Bros. merchants. Nick
Ieville, Pa. For sale by Henry Evans
wholesale and retail druggist. 93s F Street
northwest, and Connecticut Avenue and
) Street northwest, and 1923 Maryland
avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1898-10-31
S. KANN, SONS & CO.,
Work on the lexington Line.
9th and Market Space.

The work Of removing the water and
gas pipes along the tracks Of the Ecking-
ton and Soldiers Home Railway, neces-
STATED by the proposed change Of system
now being made by this company, viii BE-
completed by the end of this week, and
the work begun on the installation of the
underground trolley. The contractors ex-
pect to have the yokes set up, condu!ts
built and tracks ready for traffic on the
Fifth and G Street lines by February Is.
AS the company has two completed pow
er houses, il is thought likely that cars
propelled by electricity can be put in ope-
ration as soon as the track is ready.
The evening times., 1898-10-31
Boys Department.
Boys Long Pants Suits.

We can fix UP the boy to suit the
mothers heart.
The evening times., 1898-10-31
ToIson Held for the Grand Jury

Edward Tolson was arraigned before
Judge Kimball this morning charged with
assault with intent TO kfIl. Ii is alleged
that Tolson and a man named James Car
ter became involved in a quarrel early
Sunday morning on the corner Of Four
teenth and ii Streets northeast, during
the course of which Tolson drew re-
volver and shot Carter in the leg.
Tolson, when put on the witness stand,
said he shot Carter in self-defense, but
Judge Kimball held him In s., 900 bond 20
await the action of the grand jury
The evening times., 1898-10-31
NEW COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL.
Ii VIII be Formally Dedicated To-
morroW Afternoon.

The Columbian University Hospital sit
uated at 1885 H Street northwest, will be
formally opened for the reception of pa
tients and dedicated tomorrow afternoon.
The hospital has been established by the
board of trustees of the Columbian Uni
versity, and is to be affiliated with the
medical department of that institution.
The dedicatory exercises will begin al
l o'clock, and will consist of an invoca-
tion and dedicatory prayer, TO be fol-
lowed by an address by Rev. B. L. Whit
man, d. D., the president of the universe
ty. During and after these exercises the
building will be thrown open to the pub
lic
The hospital is TO be of public char
acter and will offer gratuitous treatment
to all who apply, with the exception of
persons suffering from contagious dis
The evening times., 1898-10-31

Delicious Diamond" Beer is
the dainty blond that has won the
hearts of all the men who enjoy
light beer. Purest, Oldest, best.
F Case of dozen bottles. Sf.2s.
Write or phone 222. National Capital
Brewing Co.. f4th and ID SITS. S. E.
The evening times., 1898-10-31
Council of Jewish women

The first public meeting of the Washing
ton section of the Council of Jewish Wo-
men will be held tonight in the vestry
OF the temple on Eighth Street Mrs.
Goldsmith, the chairman of the committee
on entertainment, has prepared an inter
esting program. This meeting will take
the place OF the one arranged for Thurs
day night.
The evening times., 1898-10-31
OPEN UNTIL II P. NJ. TONIGHT.
Mems Overcoats.

Cold weather's here. Look out for
colds. Better provide yourself with
one of our cold-defier overcoats.
The evening times., 1898-10-31

Good, suitable patterns.
They wear well and are ~ M
worth S.. Sale price. QAs1I
The evening times., 1898-10-31
just Try the Steamed oyster.

at the Alhambra Garden, 4th & Z n. E..
and see IL you don't think them the best
in town. Oysters in every style. Wash.
Brewery Co. S fine beers.
The evening times., 1898-10-31

To Cure Malaria, Chiiis and Fever
quickly, take Milburns Malaria Capsules.
At druggists 19c and 25c. oc2-lm
The evening times., 1898-10-31

Cod Blankets-lo-4-p pair. csc
Heavy Woolen Blankets-per pair. r........sI.25
Full-size Bed Gomforters. ers...................Sj .Sjc
MattTess-imported fiber, with cotton top
best quality So. so
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-01
THE CHURCH IN THE WAR

HE hath not dealt SO with any ma.
tion."
God and gunnery," as the prime fac
tors In our great naval victories, ex-
presses 1t tersely and correctly
There are nearly 200 Lutherans in the
Chickamauga camp. and that church is
largely represented in the navy, and in
every branch of the service.
An illustration of the value of the
Young Mems Christian association
work in the army is found in the fact
that fully 40 per cent. of the men in
the camps visit the association tents
daily.
A correspondent from Tampa states:
"When the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION tent arrived at the station the
entire camp turned out to cheer the
workers, so glad were the boys to
see it."
Admirals Dewey and Sampson are, a.
II well known, men whose spirit is that
Of thorough respect for religion.
Commodore Watson, who began to
make his fame under Farragut, is a, de-
vout member of the Presbyterian
church, and an earnest, transformations
Christian.
A chaplain at Chickamauga park was
asked by one of the private soldiers for
the loan of Greek New Testament.
Where" he asks, "could one find q
more significant evidence of the
diffusion of education in our country,
and of the exceptional quality of our
enlisted men ?"-Christian Work.
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HERE AND THERE.

lis there anything better for the
fattenting hog than buttermiuk and
corn? There you have the protein and
carbohydrates In an appetizing form.
"A hen that doesn't lay eggs enough
at the lowest market price to pay for
her feed should be quickly fattened,
properly cooked and promptly eaten.
If the raising OF sheep and cattle
is to be made really profitable, it is
necessary that they be handled more
Systematically than has been done by
the majority of farmers.
"A good field of corn fodder helps to
make one somewhat independent OF
drought-stricken fall pastures. 1t is a
good thing to have ready to fall back
upon in good many emergencies of
stock feeding.
Kaffir corn, milo maize and all the
saccharine sorghums, produce, besides
splendid forage and siIage for stock, o
first-cIass poultry food in their seads.
For this purpose we believe the two
first above mentioned are best.
Never select large fowls for egg
production. 1t takes too much food to
maintain the huge carcass. For eggs
alone, select Leghorns; for eggs and
table fowls, Plymouth Rocks, Wyan-
aottcs, Javas, Games or Houdans
Buy few sheep, and let them be
good ones; put good buck with them.
and the lambs alone will pay a good
return on the outlay If the flock is
cared for, and the wool and
the mutton will add to the profit.
Breeders of fine stock who have
not fuked because of dull times, are
sure to be rewarded for their persist
ent enterprise and staying qualities.
Their stock and reputation will in
c rsse satisfactorily their bank &C
oounk
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MISSION OF THE FARM.
The Ono Who Strives to Raise the Best sf
Everything Ii 1ruest to
His Mission.

When 2 man speaks oft6e farmers Of
asthte or nation he speaks OF very
wide diversity Of men. Although all
are engaged in filling the soil, and
from i raise the pro iuctions upon
which hey depend for revenue, yet the
resemblance stops there. The men
themselves are very dissimilar. We
doubt il any other class can show such
q wide difference in character. ability.
intelligence. and the returns which
come to their hands. Merchants, law
yers, editors, mechanics. all average
more nearly alike in talent and ca
pacity than do farmers The
great stimulating purpose which
every man, whether he is . farm
-. merchant, or mechanic, should b
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-01

Warm weather is now here, and
nothing is improving in it more than
the weeds. On many farms, while the
farmer is battling with the weeds in
the fields, enough are growing in the
fence corners to feed his whole farm.
The fence corner is the home of the
weed. Last spring and summer we
practiced what consider good plan
with our fence rows. After every
rain, and while we could do nothing
else, we put on our gloves and pulled
all the weeds along our fencee-for
nearly all can be pulled while the
ground is wet. Then they are out for
good. This was not quite SO fast as
moving with scythe, but. we were
satisfied in the fall that our fence cor.
corners furnished no weed seed. Keep
the weeds out of the fence corners and
save half the trouble in the fields
Economist,
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to rise above the average of his ella
The farmer in particular should be
filed with ambition to snow the world
that he is something more than an
average farmer. He should strive to
keep better cows, sheep and hogs than
his neighbors, show a better system of
farm management. better crops. etc.
Such man will make larger profits,
and win larger respect from all classes.
Too many have an ambition to own q
large number of acres. thinking that
will bring them larger respect and
profit, which, however. is not true.
1t is a splendid ambition which leads
q man to be fine, skillful farmer.
One can not help admiring such
ability when it is shown in the neat,
well-kept house and grounds, the
spacious, well-painted barns and out
buildings, good fences, well-br farm
animals and thorough system of farm
management.
Such men are true artists; they have
the artistic sense and ability to con-
struct fine farm picture. Their
neighbors can learn something from
them every day. There is an uncon-
scious tuition which goes out from
their lives and example.
Such farmars are blessing to their
community and their state. "May
their tribe increase. How much finer
and larger in every sense is it for a
young man to have the ambition to be
such a farmer than to enter the over
crowded professions. The towns are
full of men who come from the farm
who might have been a success there.
Many such man has spoken to us Bit
terly of the folly of his youth in leav-
ing the farm. Modern agriculture,
with it's machinery, improved live
stock. its books, experiment station
reports, dairy schools, colleges and
strong intellectual force at work on
every problem, is different thing
from that of so years ago.
A young man of education and abil.
ity can find on the modern farm oppor.
tunity for all the brain power, all the
skill and energy he can muster. The
rewards in money, health, comfort and
true independence of character, as well
as the respect of his fellows, are greater
here than in the town.
1t is a larger field, full of the fasci
mating mysteries of animal and vege.
table life.
Wise is the young man who says
early in life: II propose to make OF
myself first-class farmer. l will take
all the advantages that wide reading
and stndy can bring me. 1 will show
my ability and my skill in the appear
ance and outcome OF my farm. will
establish a neat, tasty farm home that
will show the passer-by that man OF
taste and intelligence lives here. My
farm shall be my pride as well as my
profit.
Such q man will make a grand, good
citizen as well as farmer. -Hoard's
Dairymau.
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Calico from Calicut in 1854.

Calico was first manufactured in a city
Of India called Calicut, from which it de-
rIves its name. 1t was introduced into
England in the year 1851, and finally into
this country, but as the United States con-
Mmes by far the largest quantity Of calico
OF any country in the world, it is neces-
The highest grade made has a ticket on every
piece upon which is printed the name
William Simpson & Sons. These goods are
n,oted for. their general excellence, bril-
uancy and permanency of color,
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II cures painful, swollen, nervous, nnartinp
feet and instantly takes the sting out Of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
Ing feet. Tyy Il to-oav. Sold by all druggists
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
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Lock- exclaimed a lady to her compan-
sen q the opera. There is Mrs. Oldine in
I'VE It was streaked with gray the last time
Very true, dear" replied the other, 'but
Jon know her only brother died three
Indeed! But what has that got to do
With the color of her hair?"
why, don't you understand? She's in
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-01

the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad
Company (popularly known as the Frisco
Ine announces that on and after Sep
TENDER LIST, 1898, the Kansas City, Osceola
and Southern Railway, extending from Kan
sas City, Mo-, to Bolivar, Mo-, will be OPP
Grated as part of the frst-named railway
system. All transportation issued by the
St; Louis and San Francisco Railroad viii,
unless otherwise limited, be honored over the
Kansas City, Osceola and Southern Railway.
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This will be the greatest gold wear in his.
tory: From South Africa, the Kiondike and
Australia the precious metal is being shipped
N large quantities. 1t is believed that this
years output will be nearly double that of
ny previous twelve months. The sales of
nostetter,s Stomach Bitters are also increas-
ing very fast, and this year that famous
;sdMeoy wiii cure more people of dyspepsia,
moieestion, constipation, nervousness and
wsakness than ever before.
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sheep Scab Yields Promptly to Proper
-al -r Treatment.

@ai Treatment.
DR.. Salmon also says: 'The disease
of scab is one of the most serious draw.
backs to the sheep industry, and re.
suits in enormous financial losses. Yet
despite its insidious nature, its ease OF
transmission, its severe effects, and its
prevalence in certain localities, it is a
disease which yield-readily to proper
treatment. If all the sheep owners OF
the country would dip regularly and
thoroughly, there is no reason why
this scourge should not be totally Grad
icated from the United States. There
should be stringent scab laws in every
state with state inspectors to see thai
those laws are carried out "-Agricul
tural Dept Bulletin.
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There IL happiness where there were tear.
Joy and smiles where there was pain because
Mama gave baby Dr. Mo6ctts TEETHINA
(Teethtn0 Posrders). TBETHINA Aids Diges-
ton, Regulates the Bowels, makes teething
easy, and should always be given.
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FOR THE FACE.

For enlarged pores apply several
times daily a lotion made of lemon
Juice and glycerine, or alum and water.
A shiny appearance of the skin can
be diminished BY the use of few drops
Of toilet vinegar in the rinsing water
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wheat 40 Cent? . uuehel.

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross $50
Bushels per acTe) Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
CIovers, etc., with Farm Seed Catalogue for
cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis. TX
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Mr.. Luxoe-Then you don't believe in for
eign servants?
Mr.. Tariff-With wife and three grown
daughters? Not |. believe in encouraging
home industry.-Brooklyp Life.
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Popular.

HE seems to be.as popular as any young
man here, and yet they say he is widower."
Eyes. You see his wife left new bicycle
when she died. Up to Date.
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Nickelby-All last week Ernest was shak.
ing for the drinks.
Squeers-A1l this week he has been drink.
ing for the shakes.-N. Y. Journal.