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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12


legion was disbanded Lieut.. MacIver
was given a medal and the decoration
of the Cross of Savoy for his bravery
and skill
When the war between the north
and south broke out MacIver was lead
ing quiet life in Scotland, but
strong desire came over him to visit
his native land, and also to satisfy his
thirst for war. His sympathy was
naturally with the south, his parents
being Virginians. He was first thrown
into prison at Alexandria on suspicion
of being a secessionist, and remained
there two months when he escaped.
He was recaptured but escaped again
and made his way into the Confederate
lines. When he arrived at the head
quarters of the secessionists he was
arrested as a Unionist, but was releas-
ed on giving an outline of his early
career and secured a commission as
lieutenant of cavalry. Later he was
detailed on Gen. Stonewall Jackson's
star. He organized body of picked
men for scout duty, and his command
became well known for its dash and
daring. He saw some severe fighting
with Jackson. being wounded several
times, and was captured by the enemy
and exchanged. He also served with
Gems. Stuart and Robert e. Lee, and
performed some dangerous work as a
dispatch bearer. He was sent to Lon
don with dispatches for the Confeder-
ate agent there, and in England was
given commission as agent. When
he returned he made his way to Mo-
bile, and the civil war closing shortly
after he saw no more fighting, but
managed to fight couple of duels. in
one OF which he killed his antagonist.
His next fighting was done with
Macmillan in Mexico. With seven
other ex-Confederate officers he jour
neyed overland to reach Maximilian's
army During his stay in Mexico he
had many thrilling experiences with
indians, brigands and Maximilian's
rehe.lious subjects. After Maximilian's
death his followers were in great peril.
MacIver, after much difficulty succeed
ed in reaching the coast. whers he
TOOK passage on steamer for Rio
Janeiro.
When MacIver reached South Ameri-
ca he found Brazil and Argentina al
lied in war to crush Paraguay. There
was number of ex-Confederates in
the Brazilian army, with which he
cast his fortunes, receiving the com
mission Of lieutenant colonel. At the
close OF this war he returned to Scot
land, where he learned Of the revolu-
ton of the Cretans against the Turks.
lie ran the blockade, reached Crete.
fought with the Cretans and received
q commission as colonel of the rebels.
with permission to organize regi-
ment In Scotland where there were
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

many Crstsn sympathizers. He had 40
trouble in getting rogsther body OF
men. but the Turkish ambassador pre-
vented their departure. MacIver and
two others went to Greece, intending
to capture a Turkish gunboat in the
harbor of Piraeus, but on arrival
learned that the revolution had been
crushed.
Col. MacIyer now found lighting to
do under the Grecian flag, the govern
ment being engaged in struggle to
suppress the deDredations of brigands
along the Grecian frontier There
we're two months of brigand hunting
and the outlaws fought desperately
before being suppressed. MacIver led
quiet life for a while. but this be-
came monotonous and he came to New
York in time to join filibustering ex-
petition for Cuba. He was given charge
Of force Of infantry in one OF the ten
years wars and fought in many bat
ties, guerilla tactics being Employed.
He escaped from Cuba in a rowboat
and was picked up in an exhausted
condition seven days later. He eventu-
ally wound up in New York.
His next experience was In the
Egyptian army, but his thirst for con-
fiict was hardly satisfied there and be
went to Europe to join the French,
who were then engaged in war with
Germany. He served on the staff of
Cen Chanzy, was wounded at the bat
tie of Orleans. and received a commits
sion as colonel of cavalry in the auxili-
airy army. After the fall of the com
mune MacIver entered Paris with Mac
Mahon and was an eyewitness Of
many terrible scenes which followed.
We next find him fighting in the ranks
of the Carlists, in the efforts to place
Don Carlos on the throne of Spain.
The Carlists were successful for a
while. but met with such series of re-
verses later that their contest was
abandoned. A quiet life Of several
months in Paris followed and then
MaeIVer was sent by an English news
paper to the scene of the conflict of the
Bosnians and Herzegovinians against
the Turks, joining the former. and
with others of the soldiers took part
with the Russians against the Turks
in the Turkish war The Eervi-
ans next enlisted his sympathy and he
was given a colonelcy in the Servian
ranks. He subsequently served in the
Soudan, in Chill, in Nicaragua and in
Cuba
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12
ROMANTIC PATHOS
FOR THOSE WHO THINK t,rz
ALL HUMDRUm.
WHITAKER Has Had an yny.ua,
p''isnee with the Cop of Sorrow
married Twice to Same Man. xy,aa,
ana sparhed by son.
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d,,'1 ai ieu' divorced, married again.
eiYoreea again. Remarked to her first
husband, and then sDurned bv the SON
VINO mad effected the reconciliation
that is apart Of the sunshine and
DnadoW which has entered into the lie
VI dis. Sarah Blackstone.
Sarah A. Whitaker when 1,tt,o
more than half way through her teens
was stage eavorite in New yorlT
with hosts of admirers. Among them
was James de Trafford Blackstone a
director in several prominent compan-
les the owner of fast horses and a
gacht. lie proved his love for her.
married her and took her to live in bis
beautiful house in Norwich, Conn.
for time all went well. He had
an honored name and money; she had
wit, beauty and cleverness. and the
iIttle son that was born to them held
them together for awhile. But it did
not last, and in 1877 Mrs. Blackstone
ieit MIN and returned to her relatives
IN New York. leaving the son to his
care. In the next year her suit for
divorce was granted.
The next scene in this dramatic life
was played when she abducted her
boy. She went to the house in Nor
wich when her divorced husband was
away, asked to see her son, and took
MIN to New York with her. She kept
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12
MARVELLOUS FEAT.
or Balancing Coins on Their Edges and
the Way 1t Wa Done.

A young man from a wholesale
house down on the river front pre-
sented a check at one Of the banks the
other day, and while the money was
being counted out amused himself by
balancing coins on the marble ledge in
front Of the paying teller's window.
Finally he performed an astonishing
feat. He first balanced a silver dollar
SO it stood up on edge, then placed a
half-dollar edge to edge on top Of it
and completed the pyramid with
bright new quarter. His manipulation
as he deposited the coins one on the
other was beautifully delicate, and the
spectacle of all three standing without
support made the teIler's eyes protrude
from their sockets. why that's per-
fectly amazingl" he exclaimed. Il
wouldn't have believed it could be
done!" The other attaches looked and
marveled. ct takes steady nerve to
do it, said the young man carelessly,
and sweeping up the coins with a dex-
ferrous grab he dropped them into his
pocket, picked up his money and
-~-S-~S0 Oct. - was AOl a DuSJ uOuT,
and after he was gone all hands began
balancing silver, or rather trying to-
The thing was as fascinating as the
old pigs in the clover" puzzle, because
one could come so near without doing
it. Nearly everybody succeeded in bal
aneing the first dollar and a few man
aged to poise the fifty-cent piece for
an inhnitesimal. breathless instant.
but it always fell down again, and that
was as far along as any one could get
For an hour or SO there was silver all
over the floor, and the bookkeeper had
to make good dollar that rolled into
a crack. Next day the dexterous young
man sauntered in with another check.
View all trying that balancing trick
of yours yesterday" remarked the teIe
Ter as he handed over the bills. "but
none OF us could do it. You're right
when you say 1t takes steady nerves."
YES" replied the young man, grim
ming, "and it's also facilitated by a
little shoemaker's wax on the edge of
the coins" The language used by the
office Immediately thereafter was high
ly picturesque. but would not have
sounded well at chautauQua meeting.
New Orleans Times-D Democrat.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12
HANGING t4uRR,en
~ Order That the crowd Might R.ao,
Home Before ~. a..


Home Before the Rain.
In earlier davsD $40 ~
churchill Of Topeka. at the Hotel ' tTo
peilal' when man was 20 no ex ~,
0uteu the community In which +, 90
CURED made an event OF II. The bana
ihss We're held in public and IN th.
open Generally the gallows was
placed on a hill so that a good view
could be had by all. The rural no,r.
ialioh' bringing their luncheon with
lnoh' came from the distant narts ~
the countryside. and the strae.s CO..
eraliy took on the appearance of fair
VI circus days. Booths. where lemon
due and such things were sold. merry
so-rounds, shooting galleries etc
were all there, and it was generally a
,lVely interesting and amusing dav
ior every one but the condemned
Apropos OF this manner OF treating an
execution my governor used to tell
an amusing story. The little town in
the northern state from which he cama
was the county seat, and there one
day was to occur hanging II was
thlnk, the last execution that oc-
CURED IN that state, capital punish
ment having since been abolished
ohere' When the fatal day for the
accused man came the people began
TO arrive early. from far and near
they came, and as the hour for the
execution drew near the streets were
damned to suffocation. The execution
was scheduled for noon, but at 11:30
the heavens took on an ominous look.
and by II drizzling rain had begun
and bore strong promise of becoming
a steady downpour before the day had
waned. The people began to grow
anxious, but the majority hung on.
AT this juucture the sheriff went to
the condemned man and said: Look
here, Bill, the whole county has turned
out to see you turned off, and now
there's rain started and every ones
anxious to get home They'll most
OF them make it all right il they can
start in few minutes, but If they
wait until noon the roads will be in
bad condition and many Of them won't
get home in time to do the chores, and
that's serious. You're to be hung in
an hour. and an hour more or less
can't make much difference to you,
while it makes lot to them. Now,
like a good fellow that you are, won't
you come out and be hanged nova?
After some thought, the condemned
man replied: III do it if you'll give
me red necktie to wear and hold an
umbrella over me on my way to the
gallows.' This was agreed to, and
that hanging was pulled off an hour
ahead Of scheduled time, although the
condemned man complained bitterly
that the sheriff held the umbrella so
that the water from it trickled down
the back of his neck. Strange as it
may seem. this story in it's essential
features is literally true"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12
HERO OF MANY WARS
HAS SEEN SERVICE UNDER
VARIOUS FLAGS.
A Score of Scars and sixteen Dscora-
tions Testify to His bravery In Action
Now Organizing an Array t. Help
the British.
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There is in Chicago at the present
time an interesting figure in the per-
son Of Gen. Henry Ronald MacIver,
who Is planning the organization of an
army Of Americans to fight in the
British ranks against the Beers. Mac
liver is truly soldier Of fortune He
has fought under fourteen flags in
different parts of the world, and be-
sides has taken part in scores Of duels
and undergone all kinds of peril by
sea and land. Today he is hearty and
vigorous, and the only traces OF his
narrow escapes from death are score
OF Gears. He wears sixteen decora-
tons which we're conferred upon him
for distinguished service in action.
MacIver was a mere boy when he
first began to fight with the sword. He
was born on the Virginia coast, of
American parents. When eleven years
of age he was sent to an uncle, who
was a retired army officer, in Scot
land, and there was drilled in military
tactics. 1t was intended that he should
enter West Point when old enough, but
being anxious to see real fighting at
once he was successful in getting an
appointment as ensign in the East In
dia service of the Sepoys at the time
of the mutiny, and he was an eye
witness Of many frightful atrocities
committed by the natives. He saw
some hard fighting in India, and once
had desperate battle with seven
mounted Sowars, in which his head
was cut open by tulwar. but he man
aged to pull through after months of
suffering. When he recovered from
his wound the mutiny was over and
he went back to Scotland. Garibaldi
and his soldiers were about this time
fighting for Italian independence and
the young soldiers love of adventure
carried him to Italy. Here his reck-
less bravery attracted Garibaldi's at
tention and he was made a colonel. He
afterwards went to England and raised
a small company to help the revolu-
tienists. When GaribaldPs foreign
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

The custom of signed tablecloths TOR
special dinner parties is likely to be-
come fashionable. That is to say. the
guests write their names in pencil. and
the autographs are subsequently EN-
broidered in fac smile of the writing
so that, in spite of washing, they be-
come permanent. This idea would be
very good at any special banquet Of
celebrities, and would form a valuabfe
record of the occasion. The notion
however, is by no means a new one
A small and exclusive dining club. of
which | have the honor to be a mem
Der. has for years past used an auto
graph tablecloth, says ]. Ashby Stsrry
in London Graphic. This was present
ed by an earnest and enthusiastic
member. who also undertook the bv
no means easy task of having the en-
broidery accomplished. This cloth is
covered with autographs. devices, coats
of arms, monograms, notices and
quaint designs, and the time is not far
distant when there will be no space for
any further signature. AS 1t is, it il
one of the most remarkable tablecloths
to be seen throughout London.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

When woman finds that the instep
of the foot is tired, she should change
her stockings for thin ones, and put
on slippers with a totally different
heel from that of the shoes she took
off. either higher or lower as the case
may be. Then she should lie down,
and place pillow under the
insteps of both feet. so that
every inch of the breadth of her feet
should rest upon the pillow. When
this is done. the foot is at ease. Fhe
muscles rest and strengthen, and the
beautiful arch of the instep is pre-
served. Possibly some may think this
is nonsense, but let them try the above
plan of resting when very tired, and
they will be surprised to find out how
successful It really is.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12
BOAR HUNT
To Ezterminats Hundreds OF the VIII
Animals on an Island.

y" Exterminate Hundreds OF the Will
Animals on an Island.
On the farm Of Mr.. John Donnell
Smith, on spesutia island, there is a
herd Of 100 or more wild bears. They
are wild and vicious and have their
lairs in the cover OF the marshes, which
they rove at will. spesutia island q
about six miles south Of this city and
contains some 1900 acres of very fer
tile land, but, in addition to this, there
are vast marshes between 1t and the
mainland. The island is divided into
three farms of about equal portions,
the Smith farm being on the lower ex-
tremity. Several years ago some of the
hogs on the farm were neglected and
allowed to inhabit the marshes. They
bred there and now they are unap-
proachable. Notwithstanding the great
loss to their progeny by drowning in
nigh tides, the herd has increased. At
first little attention was paid to the
animals, but with the increase in their
numbers and fierceness Mr.. Smith has
concluded to exterminate them, partic-
ularly as their depredations upon the
crops are doing great damage. To pre-
vent nocturnal visits to the farm, Mr..
Smith has water fences constructed,
reaching a considerable distance from
shore, but he found that it was only
amusement for them to swim around
these fences, even in heavy seaway.
1t is generally believed that a hog can
swim but short distance until the
contact Of the front hoofs cut the
throat, but these boars can swim a
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

[r.s waiter = Scott had a bull terrier
-su Camp, which he taught 70 nm
s'anu a great many words Camp
Olt a baker, who was bringing
10y ~ 70 the family. Sir Walter heat
Es,t ana explained to him what a
|E N oifense he had committed. after
Sa 70 the last moments of his life.
1 W., heard the least allusion to
incident without getting IN and
,a on to the darkest corner of
'On' Then, if you said: "The
was well paid" or "The bal,er
tr ~. nart at ALL" Camp would come
Il hsn, MS hiding place, caper about
ARK loyfully. When he was old
n 4I ho to accompany Sir walter
Ess horseback no. riding, camp would
nc. lOr his return, and. if the SER
m tSa mat his master was coming
|sO we nill' or through the moor,
W. was never known to mistake
! ss Su' would start of to greet his
-Buffalo Times
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

Perey-Have you ever loved before ?
Edith-No, PERCY 1 have often ad-
mired mentor their strength, eour-
ege, beauty, intelligence, or something
like that but with you, Percy, it is all
loye-nothing elsel-Puck.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

/ . IIs' sin committed in this world
|l ~. ana the first liar was the
|aes az ~ greeks, who allowed their
by vioa every weakness and
|pep ~, held that they forfeited
4 as sa. ialsehood, and that an oath
|apeno sacred to Jupiter, the cloud-
sHb as TO the meanest denizen
Of al a regard to truth is the
h clyi,i.tne virtues, and supposes
hseboa1sa The savage is full
| ispor"u' both in word and deed.
but laa pNTn will deceive if he
fN~ln e o., If he promises to per-
vber per language, to keep his
part !, ne mas given 1t; an impor-
ruth, but not the whole.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

tne humiliation Of being forccd 70 de-
mand that from her own son. thu boy
who had brought his mother and IA
ther together, contains an element OF
pathos which cannot but be felt
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12
RIVER OF BLOOD.
.,oF THAT CRIMSONED
ruoELA's WATERS. a

na,tle Took Place There In
..,v ThIrties-The Zulus aud
ware Then the PrIncIpals-IIas
s,.os Been stage OF Slaughter
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12
Cremation o, the Increase.

In 1866 only three bodies were DIS
posed of by the London Cremation So
eiety. In 1898 the number had risen
to 240.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

Ever since Adams time fools have
been in the majesty Della.
vigne
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-06-12

That few men have self-confldence
enough IN argue with a pretty woman.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-03
Jim Trollinger is in town.
John Skillmanis In town.

DR.. Nairn is down from Coody's
Bluff.
Riley Copeland is down from Den
mark" to be enrolled today.
The family of the Rev. Mr.. Baker
west Of Big Cabin is sick and in desti-
tute circumstances.
c. HI. Webb and Arthur Stewart Of
Adair are In town. 9. H. Webb takes
back aload of lumber.
Mrs. nellie G. Burger, an elocu tion-
ist'o OF rare talent, will give recital
Friday evening az the Baptist church
under the auspices Of B. Y. P. U,
Rev. y. w. Marshall will dedicate
the new Christian church in this city
next Sunday. The subject for the
morning service at ii, a. M, will be
"The Model Church." Praise service
at O'Clock. Services also in the even
ing at 1880.
Marion Holderman and wife were
down from their farm near ChetOpa
today. In renewing his longtime sub
scription to The Chieftain Mr.. Hold
erman took occasion to say: "The
Chieftaiu is getting better all the
time"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-03

ures must be taken to save her. from com.
plete mental and physical wreck.
II was so nervous l couldn't bear TO hear the
sound Of my own voice when alone says Mrs
Nellie Brittenhan. Of Davenport. Thayer Co.,
Nebr. Il felt as though there was some one
ready to grab me II the least sound was made.
Irealiy cannot describe the feelings had, but
I can say have no such ugly feelings now and
I trust never may again. I was suffering from
female weakness and very much from nervous
pfostration.
II was not able to DO anything. I could not
sit up all day had not sat lip all day since the
birth Of my baby, four months before began to
take Dr. Picrce's medicines Itook one doctors
medicine for four months but did not get along
at al: 50 discouraged. thohght would Try
Dr. Picrce's Favoritc Prescription and Golden
Medical Discovery took six bottles Of the
Prescription and nine Of the Golden Medical
Discovery and used Dr. pierce's Pleasant Pellets
-l.,.. ,.-flf, 49, ,lf.~ ra-ls,ra ..,l -. -
they have done wonders for me
4 do all my work now and feel ociier than for
two years. I had not eater anything for three
months except some kind Of soup and crackers.
nov eat anything want believe owe ny
health 70 Dr. Pierce medicues."
Discouraged, broken-down women should
write to Dr.. R. v. Pierce. az Buffalo. n. T..
and Learn how carefully be studies into
these apparently hopeless cases He win
scnd without charge. % a plain sealed
enVeiopel The best advice Of capable, e.
perienced physician.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-10-03

Happiness depends very much on
the condition OF the liver and kid
neys. The Ills OF life make but little
impression on those whose digestion
Is good You can regulate your liver
aud kidneys with Herblne and enjoy
health and buoyancy OF spirits, Price
80 cents Peoples drug store. DIV
Account 81. Louis fair the NJ, k
4 Il. Will sell tickets Sept. a0th TO
Oct. 9th, inclusive. Vlnita to ST.
Louis and return for $l0.75, good to
return Oct. Sth. J, Il. Clapper, agt.
The ladies wonder how Mrs. 80.
manages TO preserve her youthful
looks. The secret Is she takes Collins
ague cure, IL keeps the system in
perfect order. dw
The Kansas City ball team are a
handsome lot of men. There are no
real beauties among the Vinita
boys.
Cleanse the liver aud bowels, snd
regulate the system by using Prlckly
Ash Bilters. II creates and sustalns
energy. Sold by Chapman & Briggs.
We have seen the frail infant when
the faint struggle for existence seemed
almost ended, resuscltated and made
strong by the use of Whites cream
yermifuge; price 25c. Peoples drug
store. DIV
Attorney ]. b. Turner will leave
this afternoon for South McAlester
to attend the Indian Territory court
OF appeals.
. In anaemia and most women's all
ments the digestion is weak, the max
ing of color, flesh and strength out of
food, is imperfect so that the patient
is weak, wan, nervous and dyspeptic.
This condition can be corrected byl
taking course of Herbine. Price 30
cents. Peoples drug store. DIV
e. N. Ratcliff sold a handsome
carpet yesterday to the Christian
church. The church will be carpeted
all over.
Whats In a name?n The word
"bitters" does not always indicate
harsh and disagreeable. |
PricklY ash bltters is proof of this.
it cleanses, strengthens and regulates
the system thoroughly, yet it is sol
pleasant the most delicate stomach
will not object TO it. Sold by Chap
matf& Briggs. wd
The increased attendance and inter-
est manifested IT the Presbyterian
church is encouraging. Meet with us
tonight at s O'Clock.
A ''stitch In time saves nine" and
a dose OF Ballard's horehound syrup at
the beginning Of cold will save you
many weary hours and even days OF
distressing and harrassing cough.
Price rs and so cents. Peoples drug
store. DIV
Captain A. S. McKennon, formerly
Df the Dawes commission, but now a
attorney at South McAles-
ter, came up today.