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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
A WOMAN EDUCATOR,

Scattered throughout the south there
are many graduates of Wellesley col
lege This excellent institution OF
learning, situated on the Charles river,
some few miles out from Boston, Mass,
heads the long list of well-equipped
female colleges in the United States.
Just at present much interest centers
about the personality of the young
woman who, at the age OF 43, has been
called to the executive head OF this
great school for the education OF girls.
Miss Caroline Hazard, the newly elect
ed president of Wellesley, is said to
possess every important requisite
which her distinguished position re-
quires. Her executive ability is of the
right order, and though not herself one
of the finished products of collegiate
instruction, she comes of learned stock
and has improved her opportunities
for educating herself in every impor-
tant branch Of thought. Few women
in America are more thoroughly
equipped for advanced educational
work than Miss Hazard Her grand
fasfer was Rowland Gibson Hazard,
= she well-known commentator on philo-
! -sSphical subjects. Her father is Row
land Hazard, the distinguished philan-
thropist. He is possessed Of great
wealth and is celebrated for his many
philanthropies, the most important Of
which is his model colony about his
mills at Peacedale, R. l. The new head
of Wellesley is not unknown to the
American reading public through her
many papers on historical subjects and
through her verses. Miss Hazard is
the second member of her family to
preside over the affairs of Wellesley
college.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
A Battle-scarrsd Heroine.

There is a very handsome young
woman in Washington, rather well
known in art circles. who had the mis-
fortune to fall down stairs a few years
ago, so badly fraeturing one of hsI
knees that the limb had to be amrE-
tated, relates the Washington Post
The young woman, of course, walks
with the aid of crutches. She is not
in the least sensitive about the mat
ter, and she doesn't mind informing
properly introduced people of the ma
ture of the accident which maimed
her. She has set little limit, however,
and she was compelled to use it one
afternoon recently. She got into an F
street car, bound for the hill, AMI
found herself in the same seat with a
sharp-faced woman, who seemed to
take a whole lot of interest in her and
her crutches. She scrutinized the
young woman's face carefully for a
couple of minutes, then turned her at
tention to the workmanship of the
crutches, which she took the liberty TO
handle curiously. Then she looked the
young woman over again, and leaned
over to her. Dye mind tellin' me
how you lost your leg?" she asked
raspily. mot in the least" responded
the young woman, amiably. Il lost il
in the battle of Gettysburg"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
I TOOK THE UNWILLING BRIDE ASIDE.

Frequently" l replied, carelessly.
81 asked the same question of Col
de Lisle,' said the old villain, with an
air of relief, "and he gave me an af
firmative reply He furthermore prom
Used to send a clergyman to the corner
of - and - streets, at 2 o'clock
p. m. today, who would be kind
enough to perform such a ceremony.
Col. de Isle was obliged to start for
Lyons this morning on important bust
ness, so he could not be present. 1t
was agreed, however, that the rever-
end gentleman should wear upon his
breast a peculiar black cross, and it
was by that my man recognized him"
NJ. Levane here arose and went to
desk in one corner of the room. This
he unlocked, and took therefrom
stout canvas bag, which was half filed
with glittering gold. He laid the bag
before me, and then continued:
Now, monsieur, Marie Duchane
must wed my son. If you perform
that ceremony this gold is yours"
l did not hesitate an instant, but
pocketing the gold. bade the scheming
guardian lead the way to the bridal
chamber.
l found the bride-elect, most beau
tiful girl, to be firmly opposed to the
union contemplated by her guardian,
and so I applied to M. Levane for per-
mission to argue the case with her. He
readily consented to this, and l took
the unwilling bride aside and ex-
planned the circumstances % the case
to her. She was at first inclined to
doubt my statements. but 1 succeeded
in convincing her of my truthfulness
at length. and by my advice she con-
scented to let the ceremony proceed,
when assured that it would be a mere
| farce.
Levane was delighted at my success
as a diplomatist, and the marriage was
at once performed. Mile Marie acted
the part of the unwilling, but submits
sive, bride to perfection. and venture
to say my part was creditably per-
formed, thanks to the experience had
had in our miniature plays at home.
After partaking of a bountiful sup
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

low, you would, without doubt, have
been greatly shocked al the course |
was taking; but it just suited me, and
saw before me prospect of rich pleas
are.
So followed on after my guide, who
finally paused before one of the most
pretentious mansions of the city, and
applied for admission. While we wait
ed for an answer to his summons.
read the name upon the door-p plate OF
the mansion 1t was NJ. Jules Levane,
The servant who answered the bell
admitted us without question, and my
companion conducted me through sew
eral rooms into the library, and then
left me with the announcement that he
would at once send NJ. Levane to my
presence.
The mystery was deepening. This
house. with its magnificence, was such
as might well be inhabited by prince
and began to fear had carried my
joke too far.
The reflection that it was now too
! late to retreat caused me to determine
to keep up the deception for time
longer. and l heard advancing foot
steps with the utmost tranquility.
A tall. Notwithstanding man OF
about so years entered, and, while sa-
luting me, kept his gaze constantly
fixeS upon me.
"You are the clergyman sent here by
/ Col. de Lisle?" he questioned, abrupt
! ly.
sent to the corner of - and -
streets" | amended, at a venture.
And you are the gentleman who was
directed to answer TO the name OF
| Alaris? ?"
81 am"
Every good Did Col. de Lisle in
form you as to the nature of the bust
ness in hand?"
HE did not" l ventured to affirm.
Every we'll; l will make it plain to
you First, however, l presume you
are the bold, fearless man Col de Lisle
agreed to send to me-one willing to
perform a bold deed for a pecuniary
inducements"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
PASSED A BUSY LIFE.
THE LATE JAMES HARLAN MADE
HISTORY.
tie Occupied a High Place in the At
fections of the People of Iowa and
Illinois - Secretary of the Interior
Under Lincoln.

James Harlan, once a member OF
Abraham Lincoln's cabinet, died re-
Gently at his home in Mount Pleasant,
Iowa. Two days before mis- death Mr..
Harlan, despite the weight of his
years, was seemingly in excellent
health. His condition was a subject
Of surprise when he called the Meth
odist lay conference to order the pre-
vious afternoon. His exertions at that
time, though, we're apparently too
much for him. for he was suddenly
stricken upon return to his home
that night.
Mr.. Harlan occupied place in the
affections of Iowans second only %
that of the memories clustering around
War Governor Kirkwood. Iowa proud
ly claims him as her own, although he
was born in Illinois and educated in
Indiana. He first saw the light OF day
in Clark county, Illinois, in 1920. Four
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
LIEUT.. BRUNEI.

most aristocratic schools in Paris.
These boys are mostly the sons of the
old nobility and are brought up to
speak of the Orleans pretender as "the
king" They devote most of their
pocket money to the royalist cause and
are said, as whole, to constitute one
of its largest and most certain sources
of income. The school of the Jesuit
fathers in the Rue de Madrid is said to
be the center of this boyish but none
the less dangerous conspiracy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
THE EBON CROSS,

My friend, Robert Thurston, is a
man whose real character, and that in
Heated by his appearance, are as Iar
different as can be imagined. He is
The proverbial "black sheep" OF the
'amily, and yet, despite all his wild
ness, he has often been mistaken for a
clergyman. Here is the story of one of
my nomadic friends adventures, as
related by himself:
l was in Paris. The city and its
ways were we'll known to me, while
my circle Of acquaintance was not
small.
One day, while wandering about the
atty alone, l came to a standstiil at
the corner of one Of the most fashion
abe streets. A man passed me who
looked very searchingly into my face.
In a few minutes he returned, and
again favored me with that annoying
stare.
Il beg your pardon, monsieur, but is
not this Alaris?
The man was sincere, and I COM
pretended that | was mistaken for
some othe. person, but was about to
deny all knowledge when the desire
for little sport overcame my more
serious inclinations, and l grayely re-
piled:
Il am so called"
Il thought it must be So" he contin-
ued, with an air of satisfaction. Those
black crosses are too uncommon to be
seen in large numbers on this corner
at the appointed hour"
bowed slightly. l knew my strange
friend referred to the ebon cross tha
hung over my white shirt bosom. bu
for all that his words were most mys
terious.
you are nearly an hour before
time" continued the unknown. "but i
you are ready we will at once proceed
! 70 the residence of my master"
quite ready" l replied; lead on.
Had you been present. my dear fel
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
"Col. de Isle knew ffs business" /

Col. de Isle knew IFS business" l
returned with an emphatic nod.
- hen, monsies1, We will to busl-
ness at once. AS you have. perhaps.
learned, my name is NJ. Jules Levane.
l am believed to be very wealthy, but
really | am not worth thousand louis
doris. Ten years ago lost nearly my
whole fortune by the failure of a
scheme in which | had speculated
largely. Ruin stared me in the face.
knew not what to do in such fearful
situation. Accustomed from my youth
to a life Of luxury and ease, and looked
upon as a man whom princes dared
not slight, the idea of falling was too
terrible for contemplation.
THUS situated, / did what nearly
every other man would have done in
my situation. l had a ward. given to
my charge five years previously. by
her dying father, my early friend. This
ward was very wealthy, and all her
property was under my control. To
save myself from ruin l appropriated
her fortune that has for ten years kept
my head above the tide. Now my
ward has reached the age at which her
fortune was to be placed conditionally
in her hands Monsieur, what snail
do? Ruin is inevitable if give up her
money"
LET me hear your plan," said l.
Il have a sen, "a years Of age, the
heir of my responsibility and my pow
erty. If Louis and Marie were to mar
ry, the fortune would not need to leave
my control, and all would be we'll"
"Then, let them marry"
"Ah, that is the trouble. Marie re-
fuses to wed nay SON"
l began to comprehend the plot. and
resolved to carry out the part 1 had
undertaken.
Proceed" said |, blindly.
did you ever hear of a marriage
ceremony being performed where the
bride refused to give her consent to the
union?" demanded NJ. Jules Levane
fixing a gaze upon me as though he
would read my very thought.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

per left the Levsnes. father and son,
in raptures. and. with the bag of gole
in my pocket, proceeded to the Office Oh
the chief Of police. where | told my
story and demanded justice for the
unfortunate ward of NJ. Jules.
need not dwell on what followed.
Marie Duchane recovered her fortune
and soon after married a worthy
young man.-New York News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
HOW RAIsINs ARE gEpEp.
Ingenious Machines That Turn Out Ten
Twelve Tuns Daily.


Unlike the eastern imitation, the
California seeded raisin is subjected to
dry temperature of 140 degrees Fab
renheit from three to five hours, i'm
mediately after which the fruit is sub
mitted to a chilling process, and while
in this reduced condition OF tempera-
ture Is passed through cleaning or
brushing machines, which remove
every particle of dust and the cap
stems, thus making it pure and
wholesome article. 1t Is then taken
automatically, by elevators, to a room
where, spread upon wire trays, it is
exposed to a temperature of 100 de-
grees Fahrenheit, which brings the
fruit back to it's normal condition,
and in this processing" the berry is
converted into pectin, that delicious
jelly which gives to fruits their best
flavor. The raisins having been pre-
pared through this alternate heating
and chilling to keep Indefinitely and
resist climatic influences, are passed
through seeding machines, each Of
which has capacity OF from ten to
twelve tons daily. The raisins are
pressed between rubber or similar sur
faced rollers, which at first fatten the
berry and press the seeds to the sur
face, when an impaling roller catches
the seeds between it's needles or teeth
affixed to its periphery, deftly remov-
| ing every particle of the flesh. The
seeds are removed from The roller by a
| "ficking," or whisping device, and are
sent along to the seed receptacle, final
ly ending their journey in the engine
room, where they are burned as fuel.
Four hundred and fifty carloads of ten
tons each, or 100000 pounds of seed
ed raisins, were shipped from the Fres-
no district last year, and a very much
larger tonnage will be turned out this
year. Some estimate can be formed
Of the possibilities of the Fresno seed
ed raisin plants when it is stated thai
their aggregate capacity for this sea-
son will approximate from 700 to g.
coo carloads, while it is probable thai
/ 400 carloads will be the output. Each
seeding plant has from five to twelve
machines of ten tons daily capacity pei
machine. Some of the packing house:
cover ground space of $50 by %;
feet and are three stories high.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

From the London Daily News: LORD
Sandwich had two intelligent, COM
panionable, little white dogs He Sas
very fond of both. They were very
much attached to him and devoted to
each other One white pet fell sick,
and he watched over the little crea-
ture. But no care suficed to save it..
and it died. The loving master said
that he himself would bury the dog,
and did so. The living Pomeranian Off
that was the breed) stood by. grieyins
az sincerely as the bereaved master.
Bat the survivor could never again en-
dure Lord Sandwich. Stunned him and
was utterly irreconcilable for all time.
He thought that the master had BILLED
and buried his canine comrade
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

years later his parents moved to Indi-
ana. He was graduated from the AS
bury university, Greencastle, Ind, in
1916; was married the same year and
came to Iowa, where he has resided
ever since. In his early Iowa days
Mr.. Harlan farmed and taught school
In 1847 he was elected state superin-
tendent of schools. serving one year.
He then practiced law. after a season
of study, until 1858. when he was
elected president of the Iowa Wesleyan
college, occupying the position two
years.
In 1855 Mr.. Harlan was elected
United States senator and was re-
elected in 1861. He resigned in 1863
! to become secretary of the interior
under Abraham Lincoln. The follow
! ing year he was again elected 20 the
senate. but in 1872 was defeated by
4 William B. Allison, who has been re-
elected ever since. In 1882 Mr.. Harlan
was appoin; d chief justice of the court
of commissioners of Alabama claims.
which position he held for four years.
In 1893 he was cal ed from retirement
to act as temporary chairman of the
republican state convention. AS such
officer he made a speech which had a
tremendous influence in checking the
threatened bolt of prohibitionists on
account of the conventions declaration
for practical local option. He was a
candidate for the republican nomina-
ton for governor in 1895, but his age
was against him.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

New York Weekly: Mrs. D'Avnoo-
Oh, the awfulest thing has happened.
Clara de Style, who never could deign
to look at any one in trade, has just
discovered that the man she has mar
ried is dry goods clerk. Mrs.
D'Fashion- -Horrorsl I should think
she might have found him out by his
talk. Mrs. D'Avnoo-That's just how
the poor girl was deceived. He never
seemed to know anything about any
thing. and she supposed, of course, he
was a millionaire's son.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
HAD HEARD OF HIM.
a Naples Landlord Who Mistook Dewey
for Buffalo Bill.

Washington Post: In connection
with the visit Of Admiral Dewey te
Naples. an amusing story is told. 1t il
highly illustrative OF. the dense igno
rance Of the Neapolitans as to current
events in other parts Of the world. Il
seems that the inhabitants OF that
beautiful but sleepy city were not
aware CT the presence OF their distin
guished guest, although the Italian
journals in other cities had contained
great accounts of the exploits of the
American naval commander The
English and American colonies were
very profuse in their display of the
stars and stripes, and the newspapers
of that city might have been aware,
had they not slumbered, that an Amer
lean of some distinction was about 10
honor the burg with visit. 1t was
not until the day after the admiral's
/ landing, however, that the Naples
press awoke to the importance of then
guest. Even then, instead OF annoInc-
| ing the fact with adequate headlines
the mention was wedged in. with OF.
I hlhctJ ~ PC BClN CNlt lAAC POAtSD AS W
and the daily reports on the spaghetti
output A well-known English broker
who was putting up at one Of the flea
infested hotels Of the city, was very
DESTROYS of paying his respects tC
Dewey as soon as he should arrive
The broker, VINO butchers the dulce
Italian in frightful style, undertook t
question his oily and garrulous land
lord about the hero of Manila. Corp
di Dioi" exclaimed the boniface, as r.
thrust his thumbs into his velve
waistcoat Il hear speak of deco
Americano; he have one big shoe
what you call hinI-show? Ze Vildi
Vesta expozisione-I see heem. H
ride cowboy in Roma two, three year
ago." The moral being obvious, N
comment is necessary
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

was a time when Russia leath-
exclusively a Russian export,
demand greatly exceeded the
Always very desirable for the
trticles made of leather. such
is and pocketbooks, it was es-
IN demand for binding books
matte odor repealed moths and
acts. A few volumes thus COW
ID protect a whole library. Its
y pliability are principally ow-
p use of the oil of birch bark
Fishing process. In 1878 our
% Russia, Marshall Jewell.
tanner, discovered the pro-
ghich this famous leather was
nd from that time on Rus
ar had an extensive manufac-
ale In the United States. Bet
is as good as the imported.
sou see, we may indulge in
Y tussia leather without erin
! me industry.-Philadelp
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
NREYFUS' CHILDREN.
NE OF THEM A BABE WHEN
MISFORTUNE GAME.
10 Other Only Two Years Old, but
Remembered the Father When He
csme--A Most Affecting Scene with
child Ciaspcd TO His Breast.

One, OF the most pathetic episodes in
nnection with the Dreyfus case was
first meeting of the prisoner with
Y tchildren. When he first met his
sldren on the Saturday after his ar
al at Carpentras, Alfred Dreyfus
. iod outside the garden at the end of
|. b carriage drive leading to the Vala-
.igue villa.
On seeing him his little boy and girl,
., IRE and Jeanne, jumped out of the
4 riage which was bringing them,
!, h their grandparents, M. and Nine.
! damard. from the railway station,
ence they had arrived from Paris,
Il ran toward their father. Pressing
1. m both in his arms, Dreyfus kept
N N locked In long embrace. He
overwhelmed with emotion and
4. tble to speak single word. This
/ interview with his children, after
- years separation, affected him so
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
BOY RoYALIsr coNsPIRAroR.

Lieut.. Brunei, at whose youthful APP
pearance when he appeared before it
on the charge of treason the president
of the high court of France expressed
establishment, represents large class
of supporters of the duke of Orleans in
his claim to the throne. He is a type
of the boys who attend several of the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
Almost a suicide.

New York Journal: Biggs-I nearly
killed my barber this morning. Boggs
Judging from the appearance of your
face l should say he nearly killed you.
Biggs-It amounts to the same thing
I shave myseiI.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

Mrs. Fashion-Ive picked out hus-
band for you, daughter. Miss Fashion
Very we'll; but want to say, mother,
when it comes to buying the wedding
dress, I'm going to select the material
myself
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

Indianapolis Journal: The Shoe
Clerk-Beg your pardon, madam, but
it is number five shoe you want, in
stead of number three She-Num-
Der fivel You must be thinking of the
size of your hat
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16

HILDREN OF CAPT. DREYFUS.
Oa' lily that he remained completely
'ns trate with nervous exhaustion dur
ewail the entire day.
'Pp'-- Id thus we're realized the dreams of
~ A. unhappy man. whose confinement
men I'D pilgrimage from the hell of the
ws'' Diable through the purgatory of
nth, N,rison Of Rennes to the paradise of
Nf entras, in the sunny south OF
The ce. have held the attention of the
yet Nd during upward of four years.
I alo1s king to M. Jules Huret, the Figaro
-lspondent, in the course of that
EGGS orable journey from Rennes to
entras. Dreyfus had said, in an
0Ho'e to a question as to his future
ire, would live alone with my chill
5 riding and wife. My children are hence
EEK, hi- my greatest joy upon earth. The
awk he 1t seems, remembers me. The
at lerg1 ger was only a few months old in
dead h so | do not know her l did not
,e. 4 10 see them at Rennes, as would
the ua ave the melancholy picture of the
.ound. "a in their young minds You
the alz never sadden the imagination of
sitting o. sen. But am going to see them
uophl the greatest Joy in two days.
to The lzto bring them up myself, in com
gle pale with their mother, to instruct and
eircled ME them when my children
at The small / delighted in the thought
= the ay1 king to them and OF training
\ his ucA from their earliest age. I'm
required ~, events ala not allow TINS. But
nddeuly D to make up for lost time"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-01-16
a story of s1adame Patti.


Is croucha A Story of Madame Patti. Z
eighty ra rilzing story comes to us anent
his danga le Patti, the renowned prima
listed no So which is characteristic of her
10 the gu ty and kindness of heart The
had the parable singer was walking one
,yere dis the neighborhood of her castle
waiting es. when sudden thirst affilct-
=, of the u and she called at a cottage to
|eached tts lass of new milk When she had
and stsfs IN of this wholesome refresh
L Ave mills he opened her purse to pay the
,naehes haBut the peasant woman raised
,,o, ehasei I'D in gentle remonstrance and
: no reacAs There is nothing to pay for the
n his not ut will madame kindly sing to
IN, TO its of her sweet songs?" Patti
l d,ssculBn the humble home. lifted her
|. ~ without cent voice, and sang, in her
- Cor SOM superb style, Home. Sweet
The astonished and delight
msagers listened in raptures. and
Punss niri the distinguished visitor their
Eouns r,nt thanks. Then from an inner
Jona mt, came feeble voice, plead
igniaI ronags lease sing that again; it was
years .a,rds !" That is my daughter, who
n tno .,ng of consumption" explained
|molioH The lager, adding; she is so fond
rvlee' .,msaag." Patti visited the sick girl,
his ies "a song again to her, and gave
n. M'! Feympathetic word also Then
inc oi The milk had been paid for
Father ,.u jdy for which many an eager
|Highlanu' build have forfeited a thousand
| RS broths's',