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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12


and fighting. For. like almost all
polygamists, your stickleback is ter
rible fighter. The males Join wagar
of battle with one another for nossaa
sion of their mates; in their 6erca
duels they make fearful use Of to
formidable spines on their bool,s
sometimes entirely ripping up and
cutoing to pieces their Inflated advor
sary. The spines thus answer to tho
spurs of the game cock or the antlere
OF the deer; they are masculine WAN
ons In the struggle for mates In
deed, you may take it for granted thai
brilliant colors and decorative ad-
]uncts In animals almost invariably 90
with irascible tempers, puenacions
naDlts, and the practice of fightine for
possession Of the harem. The consa-
quence Is, with the sticklebaeks tbot
many males get killed during the
struggle for supremacy, so that tbe
SURVIVORS wed half-a-dozen wives aoch
ike little Turks that they are in, tboir
watery seraglios. Only rho 49,.
beautiful and courageous fish succeod
IN gaining a harem of their own and
mus the wager of battle tells in +ho
end for the advantage of the race NV
eliminating the MANNED, the ugly ana
the cowardly, and encouraging tho
strong, the handsome, the enternris
Ing and the valiant. This is natures
way of preventing degeneracy.
In No. the nest is seen full Of oons
and the excellent father now comes
out in his best light as thew euardio =
and protector He watches over thor,
with ceaseless care, freeing them fron,
parasites, and warding off the attach
OF would-be enemies who desire r. 10
YOUR them, even though the intrrdor
be several times his own size IN
splnes on his back here stand hin, oroo
more in good stead; for small &c no
Is, the stickleback is not an antagonis.
to be lightly despised he can innict
a wound which a perch or tron,
KNOWS how to estimate at its f,,ti
value. But that is not all the ooad
parents duty. He takes the eegs ~.
OF the nest every now and then vi+t
his snout. airs them little in tba
fresh water outside, and then renlaco.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12

THE FATHER AIRING THE EGGS.
open at both enus, as though the bot
tom were knocked out; this form is
rendered necessary because the eggs,
when laid, have to be constantly
aerated by passing a current of water
through the nest, as l shall describe
hereafter. No. l shows such a nest
when completed, with the female
sticklebaek lettering about undecided
as to whether or not she shall plunge
and enter it. You will observe that
the fabric is woven round a fixed sun
port of some waving water weeds. hut
the cunning little architect does not
trust in this matter to his textile skin
alone; he cements the straws and other
materials together with a gunmv
mortar of mucous threads secreted for
the purpose by his internal organs. AS
soon as the building operations are
fully completed, the eager little house
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12

brilliancy. That is in order to charm
the eyes of his prospective mate, or
rather mates, for cur amiable friend
Is a good parent, but an abandoned
polygamist. The first care of the male
stickleback, when he has acquired MS
counting suit, is to build suitable
home for his future wives and chill
dren. So he picks up stems of grass
and water weeds with his mouth and
weaves them deftly into a compact
nest as perfect as birds, though
somewhat different in shape and pat
tern. 1t rather resembles a barrel,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
Especial letter.

When Mr.. John Greenough, miner
was taken from the Spokane Falls and
Northern train at Spokane, Wash,
few days ago, it was doubtful If he
would live to reach the hospital, but
before he would enter the carriage he
made his partner look after grizzly
bear pelt that came down from Fort
Steele on the same train. Mr.. Green
ough is so badly mangled that his best
friends did not recognize him, but
DR.. Goddard now thinks that he will
live.
Ever since the first thaw, about
three weeks ago, Mr.. Greenough and
his partner, Mr.. Wesley Miles have
been developing their claim about two
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
WORK.

W CAfAAs
roic method Of getting d +"
has been given up for tVa5 eiAe
more, and is resorted to nslI
to reduce a gross horse Vhu 81
not stand much galloplng h .c,.
of exercise given each huH M,
upon many factors; one ,,ra.
well and does his corn Jul .va
more work than a delicshh me-
OF the great secrets Of W. !
art is to learn exactly hOT 1"nf
each horse can do with b,u .
advantage; how much esas.sWe
get off his fat and deTsa as
Giles. "0b
The serious business Of law.
gins in the spring, when go
is soft and the horses Il mills
Hoped without risk Of iIl-amp,
feet and legs. At 5 o'taen--
morning the trainers stiH"Cat
or more, each horse sheslaam.
ed. and ridden by his ~ SIS
stable and start for an houi'oh,
exercise; this preliminary ESQ
for. If taken direct to srhe
ground and allowed to ailk b
perfectly fresh, dire grld NNha
consequence-boys "unshlaoded
snortlng young horses ha@akif
looping wildly all over the q ms
The hours walk steadis was
spirits, and taken onto lh fou
are fairly well-behaved. lA ne,
work is much the same 10
day-a little trot to quiCEsi : os
ster's circulation, then a h' (" ns
or half-mile canter, folloVa ~
bout OF walking and an02e
The mornings work cOna' ~
short gallop. the speed NA, -
as the horses get more Ill -
Occasionally the work 81" Sc
what the colt doubtless n7 -
race. He is dispatched
mile or six furlongs OsA
horse, and enters into W
the thing thoroughly Ms IL
start, teaches him how % lin
well-start at speed WIZ" Ha
time, a very neceSS"'' 4, med
to learn, LOT man! " ellie
will be entered for are 'Aa at
which a good start is nAn On
In these education races lh srst
is always allowed to WIZ Y inter-
being held in for the puP1l be
be. Horses are curlouSll is i
and the colt is apt 10 !" rea1
frequently made to run wit
val who always beats nlm d
disheartened at the begun. OH
RECEIVERS his natural rgre|
spirit. There are no Vlr
on the training ground, W COUP
learns to do his best " W
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
THE MOTHER IN THE NEST.

The father fish, meanwhile, dances
and capers around, in an ectasy at the
success of his endeavors.
One wife, however, does not suffice
to fill the nest with eggs, and the
stickleback is firm believer in the ad-
advantages of large families. So, as
soon as his first mate has laid all her
spawn, he sets out once more in
search of another. Thus he goes on
until the home is quite full Of eggs.
bringing back one wife after another,
in proportion to his success in wooing
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
THE
TAKEN IN HAND w..
FRIsKY.
Work Begins Early In
Races Between the y... "
" Veteran Which n.
Allowed to Win. =


r, Especial Letter,
The education Of ~ I.
horse begins while he /, ~ \
ling ls for, as he will in M.
trained to run in race, n \,
ODDS the sooner he Is nv,
the saddle and bride, Ii. ~ v
over. If taken in hand vs :.
is more tractable, and n. J,
his education are fraugbi : !
pain to himself and h, !
his breaker than il ths NJ
postponed. Having Learn.
a manor, rather, a hn'
back, and to obey the ri,
ing as a race horse BEGIN
Somebody has summarize
aration for racing as "nr,
gallop;" but in the case d
horse that summary is ratb,
ing. In older DAYS IN,
sweating was general, III. I
dition to his regular wort
a week smothered in rue, ,
and, thus muned, sent o,
even a six mile gallop; b,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
A Desire to Get E,.

,, res :, we were mighty glad 70 90.
nome nome What was your hurry W. w.
wan. want a visit from those peonlo ,, we
. ~. they were entertainlnp ne "n 70
we don't use them IN root 10y US II
cali CALI r 81 a couple of weeks you NAV v
Dealer. cleveland Plain
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
Rs,ndeer in the f'I

Reindeer In '"' .g
In Sweden the food sl,'
deer is reindeer inO .o.,
highly priced by the La ,e1
grows abundantly in y. ln't,
gions, almost as luxurl' ~
rocks as in the soil. i y !
sive tracts in Laplanu' m,
summer landscape loon - 4
snow. The domestica's 81,
never as large as the W. 4.
domesticated Siberian ,,,rl
larger than those Of LAY y, I
at all is taken Of the u a'.ad d
best by being permits .soIr D
droves and obtain M o
nance. The moss can y N.
man food. the taste ' M
acrid. Attempts have !.
feed hay, roots, grain en- ID
deer. but they have NO.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12

crow u'U na boys who swear nsvo.
Grow up to be great men "' I never
S y wan | guess yer hain't roa Nd
history Of de war wit spair read de
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
which one Gorernsa

Now, then, government by, conjunc-
ton" you mean government bv
injunction" NO. don't; l was think
ing of matrimony." "Oh!"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
HE DYNAMITED BRUIN
BLEW THE BEAR CLEAR OUT
OF THE SHAFT.

Did a British Columbia Miner Who
Found That the Grizzly Had Stumbled
Into the Excavation-Terrifc Fight in
the Depths.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12

The cost Of experience is never fully
realized until one goes to law.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
WALKING EXEh'

hand and heel alone, a. I'D
know what punishment ,Dis
has to struggle for Ine :.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-12-12
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La Junta tribune., 1899-02-22
3EENDAlele'5 '5<
DRESS GOODS.

Our new spring stock OF
dress goods is all in and
we invite an inspection.
Two hundred and fifty pat
terms, no two alike, in all
the popular weaves and
shades at prices from
81. 90 to- $40. 90
Black Crepons for skirts,
in all the popular weaves
at soc, CSC and----.SI 90
New plaids 29c, 45c and 75c
Whipcords in all shades S5c
Novelty goods at 2oc to- 81 90
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-22
NOTIONS.

The popular Yvette comb,
with which lady needs
no hair pins. They sell
in the east at SI.oo, our
price --- 75c
Cyrano chains are the
greatest fad of the season
We have them at 35c,
SOC, 75c and. --.s sI.oo
Beauty pins, new line at
SC each and two for oSc
Jeweled beauty pins at I5c
Crochet cotton, spools-- o5c
Belt buckles, 25c, 35c-- soc
Brooches, nice line, 25c soc
Metal belts, new, 75c to- sI.5o
Link cuff buttons, a5c to- 81. 90
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL lrEns.
Joys for jewelry.
Trade at the Palace drug store.

Trade at the Palace drug store.
]. N. Cooper, billiards and pool,
fine cigars. block.
Fred H. Bullen, of Pueblo, was
La Junta visitor Monday.
N. Fl. Lewis came up from
Lamar Sunday morning to visit
friends for few days.
Pruning of fruit trees wanted; 40
years xperience.-I. Nj. Biggs,
La Junta.
For SALE-Three head OF mich
COWS and five head young stock !;
cheap. G. Z. Washburn.
r. X. Farwell, of Freeport, H.,
a cousin of NJ. L. Farwell, OF this
city, was La Junta visitor last
Saturday.
A country editor may not know
it all, but he does not live long in
a community without knowing a
deuced sight more than he
publishes.
County Clerk Winchell issued a
marriage license Monday to Har-
vey Bryan and Maria S. Wilson,
both OF Manzanola The parties
will be married in Manzsnola to-
day.
Henry Fisher was taken sud-
denly i'll Monday afternoon and is
confined to his room at the present
time. He was reported to be
somewhat improved yesterday and
nothing serious is anticipated.
Mrs B. S. Mills, of Ration, wife
of the south end engineer, arrived
in this city Tuesday and is guest
of the Harvey House. Engineer
Mills contemplates locating in La
Junta.
I Among the list OF applicants for
various state positions to be filled
by Governor Thomas in the near
future, the name OF G. M Dameron,
of this city appears as an aspirant
for the position OF commissioner
of the state penitentiary at Canon
City.
| The Wilson Bros, are now pub
fishing the Herald at Georgetown,
Colorado. In the last issue OF that
paper notice appears Of the death
of V. P. Wilson, father of T. B.,
formerly Of this city. The de
ceased was II years of age, and
| his remains we're inferred at
Abilene, Kansas.
Thomas Supenor, who was ar
rested last week on two charges
preferred by Steve Robinette, one
accusing him of assault with a
Winchester and the other with
malicious mischief, had a prelimi-
nary examination before Justice
Finity last Saturday. He was ac-
quilted and released from custody,
the costs being taxed to the people.
Bert Hopper, who is employed
at the freight house, met with an
accident last Saturday night, and
it will probably be several weeks
before he is able to work again.
He was rolling goo pound grind
stone along the freight platform
when he lost control Of it, and as
it fell against him the flesh on his
right thigh was badly lacerated and
his knee cap bruised. He had a
narrow escape from being seriously
injured.
North La Junta people believe in
making the most of life these days,
and although times may be hard
they try to enjoy life as much as
possible. Last Saturday was the
seventy-hrst anniversary of Mr.. E.
d. Wards birth, and his friends
planned a surprise for him. In
the evening sixty-fve of them
gathered at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward and enjoyed pleasant
evening. Messrs. Reed, Jansen
and Yowler brought their violins
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-22

Aply inscribed Win tue udte Ol MS
birth.
Trinidad lump coal 81 per ton at
Matt Daniher's.
; Webber's fine creamery butter
will be found at Melvin Bros.
Buckley & Hart have plenty of
money to loan on good farms.
Sample copies of the Household
MAY be secured by calling at this
Office. :,
Eight per cent money for city or
farm loans. w. r. Gibson, Central
biock.
Remember Melvin Bros. when
you wish to complete an especially
fine Sunday dinner.
Mrs. T. Il. HoHmire leaves to-
morrow morning for Denver to
visit friends for few weeks.
b. S. Williams, of Dodge City,
travelling engineer of the western
division, was in town yesterday on
company business.
Z Phil Hunt, the advance agent of
Tennessee's Pardner, was in town
Monday, and booked his company
for a date at the opera house next
Monday night.
w. M. Wiley, of the Great
Plains Storage Company, came up
from Holly last Saturday to attend
q meeting OF the melon growers
contract committee, OF which he is
chairman.
1t is reported that the Virginia
Mining and Milling Company, in
which several parties in this city
are interested, have increased their
capital stock an additional $500
for the purpose OF introducing the
cyanide process Of treating ore at
their reduction works.
& The rattle OF the Dewey rig,
given away by Joys Pharmacy,
took place at the Old Rustler
building at 8 o'clock Monday night.
The lucky number was 1904, and
it was held by Robert Bowman, a
machinist in the local shops.
Tickets have been given away for
several weeks past with every IS
cent purchase, and nearly 20, 900
tickets were out among the patrons
of the store. The rig, consisting
of horse, harness and buggy, was
valued at $3.50.
Saturday afternoon, February
18th, the Fortnightly Club met
with Mrs. Mosby Lee. Professor
O. j. Blakesly and Rev. E. w.
Cole had been invited to address
the club. MIR. Blakesley's subject,
"Health OF Girls as Against High
School Training" was interesting
and instructive. Rev. Cole read
an excellent paper on "Woman's
Sphere" Both papers were great
ly enjoyed, and the ladies hope to
hear from again them at some
future time. Adjourned to meet
with Mrs. CIV. Parper March 4th.
Chauncey r. Bishop, of Hast
ings, Mich, brother in-law of w.
X. Liebler, the popular clerk Of
r. c. Inge, arrived in this city
last Friday and will become a
permanent resident of La unta.
The following complimentary
notice is clipped from the Hastings,
Mich, Herald: yesterday,
Hastings lost one Of its best citi-
zens. Chauncey r. Bishop started
yesterday morning for La Junta,
Colorado, where he expects to find
employment. Mr.. Bishop is a
graduate of the law department of
the University of Michigan, class
of "a, and has always been resi-
dent Of this county. He is a men,
Der of the board Of education, of
which he is secretary, also justice
Of the peace, and financial secre-
tary of the Maccabee lodge. In
any position which he has held he
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-22
READY TO WEAR SKIRTS.

Black brocaded skirts, ex-
ira value So. 90
Heavy black brilliantine
skirts So. 90
Colored skirts, made from
novelty goods 81. so
Black brilliantine, baya-
dere stripe 50. SO
Black serge skirts, worth
50. 90, now----------S2. so
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-22
TOILET ARTICLES.

Bulk perfumes, geranium,
jockey club, prarie vio-
lets, white rose, per or soc
Perfumes in fancy bottles
at 25c, soc and--- 75c
Quinine hair tonic soc
Carnation cream -- 25c
Ialcum powder-------- 25c
Violet toilet water 25c
Face powder, I5c, 25c--- soc
Tooth powder 25c
Tooth paste 25c
Almond m-------- 35c
La Junta tribune., 1899-02-22

Several lines of children's
and misses button shoes
with square and wide toe,
to close out at one half
of regular price-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-25
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEA.
3. ". Brendon Wins tho X, A. C
Mileage Contest foraS99--Notes.

e. v. Brendon, first trophy, 1880 miles;
r. q. CRITTERS, second trophy, S,086; G.
Pinard, third trophy. 6,055; W. H. Mac
kew. gold medal, 1851; w. G. Minnemeyer,
gold medal, 5,14s; George Sweet, gold med
al. 4,2s3; ]. e. Tower, gold medal, 4,l25;
F.. De Kraft, gold medal, 4,04S; E. G.
Marks, gold medal, 4,O09; E. r. Bellman,
silver medal, $3.50; E. F. Concklin, silver
medal. 2.5os; L. G. Montony, silver medal,
1885,. j. B.. Kelly, silver medal, 1,762; j.
Oscoe Chase, silver medal, 1,759; R. w.
oxford. silver medal, 1,541; Warren Sage,
silver medal, 1,524; ]. 7. N. Hoyt, silver
medal. 1921; Charles Deadly, silver medal,
I 5oe: Francis ]. Grace, silver medal.
500: F. A.. Lang, silver medal, l,5ol;
otto Elsass, silver medal, 1,501.
On December l the new officials OF L.
a. w. State divisions assume the duties
If their offices, Most Of them are already
preparing their plans for the official year
and looking out for the men who VIII
form their corps of advisers. There are
MANY new names in the list of Chief
ConsuIs and they bring with them the
new blood which is so necessary to the
life of any organization. Several Of the
older officials hold over, but in most cases
they have proven their ability TO hold
their positions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-25
CORPORATION I


Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
Of August, 1889, application was made to the
Board Of Street and Wster Commissioners by
CONSTRUCTION or A SEWER IN GREEN
ILL AVENUE,
from the west block line OF Hudson Boulevard
to Woodland avenue. and in Woodland avenue
from Greenyille avenue TO connect with sewer
In Lembeck avenue formerly Noble streeD.
Said sewer to be built c0nformably to the
provisions Of Chapter 2Il of the Laws Of 1895,
and In accordance with the established plan
OF sewerage, together With All the necessary
manholes, receiving basins and appurtenances.
Notice is also given that on the 2lst day OF
November, 1899, the Commissioners Of Assess
ment filed in the office Of the Clerk Of the
Beard Of street and water Commissioners
their preliminary map for said improvement,
showing the probable total cost OF the con-
amount TO be assessed on property specially
benefited thereby, and the Same Is now open
to public Inspection in the office Of the Clerk
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections there
of are included In said assessment. nancy
GREENEILLE AVENUE,
from Hudson Boulevard. on the north side, to
woodland avenue, and on the south side 70 a
nue. WOODLAND AVENUE,
on the east side, from GreenviIle avenue TO a
point about ME feet south theTeof,
HUDSON BOULEVARD,
on the west side. from eIeenVllne a " 4 sa :
points about % "a reef norm a1a 80
so aad that in accordance with the provisions
Of The act above cited the2Sth day Of Noyem-
Der 1883. at two o'clock T NJ and the Assem-.
bly Chamber of the City Han are laersoy h4so
Board OF Street and Water Commissioner VIII
meet TO hear all parties interested in said ap-
nlication and all remonsfrances against me
ssaid proposed Improvement that may be pre-
scented in writing, "a water
ter Commissioners GRO. T. BoUToN,
Clerk.
n.taa Jersey CITY, November q. 1893.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-25
DAVIS ASSOCIATION POOL.
Cue Experts Played Thirteen Good
Gamss Last Night.

The pool tables at the Davis Association
clubhouse were kept busy last night by
the experts n are entered ia3sle our
esting and drew a large crowd. The re-
suits follow
Sullivan beat o'Donnell, 50 TO "a; futile
beat Kahlert. so to 40; Donaldson beat
O'Donnell, 80 to 40; Sullivan beat futile,
so to 20: futile beat Sweeney, 50 to As;
Donaldson beat Sullivan, 50 to A; Kahlert
beat Donaldson, 50 to IS; Donaldson beat
Tuttle, 50 to 43; Kahler beat Donaldson, 50
to 20; Sullivan beat Sweeney, 90 to 80:
ODonnell beat futile. so to 80; Sullivan
beat Kahler, so to 20; Donaldson beat
Sweeney, so to 20.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-25

SPECIAL MASTERS SALEM cHANCERY
Of New Jersey.
and Caroline n. Kirchsrt and others. defend
ants.
e g ~ e. & ggsssstaimsIssaana n s.I asssss f0r sale
BY virtue Of a decree Of the Court Of Cham
Gerry Of New Jersey, made in the above stated
eighteen hundred and ninety-nine, directing q
sale 81 all and singular the premises mentioned
e. See, Special Master in chancery of New
Jersey, shall sell at public vendue 70 the high
December. A. ID. eighteen hundred and ninety
nine. at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the
jersey Jaa@ss' city. Sew Jarsey' in such Portions as
to me shall seem most for the interest Of the
being the same described in said decree for
All those four certain lots, tracts or parcels
of land and premises hereinafter particularly
described, situate, lying and being In the CITY
Of Jersey City, in the County OF Hudson and
guished on a certain map, entitled map OF
property belonging to the estate Of BENJAMIN
Hudson County, N. H." made by Earle and
Harrison. Civil Engineers and Surveyors, and
County on June 10th. 1887. as lots numbered
twenty-three (2), twenty-four "a. twenty-five
and according to said map are bounded and
described as follows:-Commencing at the cor
nue. and the southerly side Of Lincoln street,
and running thence easterly along said south
erly side of Lincoln street ninely-nlne Ieet5
thence southerly along lot number twenty-five
(22) and nearly parallel with Nelson avenue
one hundred and one and nineteen one-hun-
dredths feet qoi 1900; thence westerly near
ly parallel with Lincoln street ninety-eight and
sixty-three one-hundredths feet (9s 63-100 ft) to
the easteriy side OF Nelson avenue and thence
n~ortherly along the said easterly side Of Nell
nine one-hundredths feet d01 2s-1oo ft.D to the
point or place Of beginning. Including the
Johanna D. c. Kirchert. widow Of Frederick
l.. Kirchert, deceased, II the said premises.
menfs and appurtenances TO the said premises
belonging or in any wise appcrtaining.
Dated November 3rd, 1899.
WILLIAM G. f. SEE,
Special Master in Chapcery of New Jersey,
Nc. / Montgomery St. Jersey City. N. ].