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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

in circumference. A smooth body,
showing no fins but the dorsals, three
of them, one short, one, say, about
foot long, near the head. Then half
way down the body long, tail-like fin
about seven feet long and about five
inches wide, and near the tail a small
hind fin. The tail was unlike fish,
ending at a point, without fin. The
body was a deep pink color to the
middle, and darkening to light brown
at the tail.
"The head was fully three feet long,
the mouth close to the top. The eyes
were large and close to the top of the
head. We had good look at the fell
low, as he stayed by fully half an
hour. Then the mate got shotgun
and as the fish lay with half of his
upper body exposed, sent a charge of
small shot in. 1t evidently hurt him,
for he leaped out of the water half his
length and sounded like a whale. 1t
came to the surface in few seconds,
and if it kept up the gait it started
with, the serpent is near the western
coast of Africa by this time.
He makes no friend who never
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12
Exploration of Greenland.

A Danish scientific expedition to the
west coast of Greenland has been au-
thorized by the government. 1t con-
sists of Herr L. Myths, Eridsea
outher, Count Harold Moltke, painter.
and Herr Knud Rasmussen. The ex-
petition will spend eighteen months
in studying the natives and the coun-
try, and will work its way up to Cape
York and Peary's first winter station.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

There is one relic in the treasury
department which is not seen by half
the visitors to Washington, simply be-
cause their Washington friends don't
know it is there" said treasury girl
the other day. 1T is the flag which
was draped over the front of the box
in which Lincoln sat when he was as
sassinated. You can see the torn
place where Booths spur caught when
he tripped and fell.
you don't know where it is? Well,
it Ia somewhere in the treasury build
ing, and you'll Mud Il il YOU look"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12


pushed down on to my ears. always
wear stiff hat, so l can butt my
head against the wall and adjust my
top piece to my own satisfaction.
MY glasses cause me even more
worry than my hat. I've tried all
kinds and styles with the same result.
I'm now wearing old-fashioned spec
tacles, so can by rubbing the bridge
against the sharp corner of a door or
the bottom of table adjust them at
least half way correctly.
MY strangest trouble is with my
shoes, and they cause me the most
worry because have not yet been able
TO remedy the annoyance caused by
them. My wife usually laces them il
the morning, and frequently she is
compelled to make two or three trials
before she gets them properly drawn
together. If they are a bit too tight
or bit too loose, they set my nerves
on edge, and make my life miserable.
/ don't know whether I'm a crank or
not. Sometimes l think l am, but of
this much ] am sure-I can't help 1t. +"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

cipitation of each succeeding mass Of
colloids. The negative variation, In
other words, stimulates each succeed
ing segment of the nerve, and is re-
generated by the change it produces
in che colloids. Anaesthetics prevent
precipitation. 1t is not the valencc.
in ultimate analysis, which produces
stimulation, but the movement os the
charge, chemical solution being thus
identical with stimulation by light.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12
Chances Coz Porto Rlco.

A Porto Rican industry which prom
ises a brilliant future is that of rails
ing silkworms. Experiments have
been going on in the island for more
than three months, and it has been
demonstrated that a silkworm can be
raised which will make the largest
cocoon known to naturalists.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

Sealing JAR by Atmssphsrio Pressure.
draw the air from the jar through the
connecting mouthpiece. When the jar
is filled and the cover screwed in place
the vacuum producer is set on the
cover with the valve open and the pis-
ton at its lowest point. AS the lever
is depressed the piston pulls the air
from the jar, and when the screwhead
at the outer end of the lever strikes
the projecting rod at the bottom Of the
cylinder the rod is driven inward, turn
ing the valve and completing the seal
ing process. The apparatus Is then
removed, the vacuum inside the jar
retaining the valve in its closed posi-
ton. When it is desired to open the
can a turn of the valve admits air
and makes it easy to unscrew the
cover.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

The buried cities are three in num-
Der, If one includes the rock fortress
Of Sigiri. Anuradhapura and Polon-
naruwa are more exactly described
as cities. Our time being so short,
my companion and 1 determined to
confne ourselves chiefly to Anurad-
hapura, named after and founded by
one of the earliest Sinhalese mobiles,
Prince Anradha, 5O4 B. C.
1t is situated in the center of the
North Central province. in district
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12
To Save Labor

1t is stated at Newport, Me-, that
new patent-made machine cans viii ne
used almost entirely in man
sardine canning factories i
and vicinity during the co
and new soldering mao
perfected that will in
with the sealing by hal
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

HE buried cities of Ceylon,
being far removed from the
centers which usually at
tract passengers calling at
colombo, are not SO well
known or so often visited as
their interest and antiquity
demand that they should be.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

Those who are in the habit of max
ing capital out of the misfortunes of
others will find themselves with lot
of worthless assets sooner or Later.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

lions, horses and oxen, stand out
prominently on every side. Large and
handsome "pokunas." or bathing
places, with three or four tiers of mas
sive stonework leading down to them,
remind one that the ancient Sim
halese valued cleanliness as much as
goodness. How are the mighty fall
en-" was in ones mind all the time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

Even rough men can be gentle whe1
they meet a real woman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

He makes no friend who never
makes a foe.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-08-12

Rubber-Tired Wheel Actustes the
Recorder.
cipher for each measurement. The de-
vice may be attached to a heavy
weight lying on the counter if pre-
ferred.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
THE y COMET

Jas. $. Martin and Mrs. Martin were
in Bristol Monday.
Wanted, 1000 pounds green hides for
cash, Hugh f. Webb.
G. p. Brown ing defeats Dick Barry
for tloater by t wo votes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. 7. shuehr aft are
visiting at Meadowyiew, Va this week.
Come early if you want your pictures
finished for Xmas, Cargille's Art Gal
lery.
1t is believed that Rev. 4. G. Carter
persisted in hotel fire in Atlanta last
Tuesday,
Highest price paid for raw furs of all
kinds. See me before you sell. Hugh
i. Webb.
The latest and most artistic card
mounts for the holiday trade at Car
giles Art Gallery.
Mrs. James RObarge died last Mon
day at her home in this city. Funeral
services were conducted at the late res
idence Tuesday.
The Watauga Lighting and Power
Go. is overhauling its street lines and
preparing to furnish lights for all resi-
dences. Let them figure with you on
the cost OF wiring and lighting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
Artistic framing done at oargille'f

Artistic framing done at Cargille't
Art Gallery.
For the best steaks served in the city
go to Geo. r. Browns.
Come in and look at our new line of
moulding, mat board, frame ornaments,
&c. We are showing the very latest
patterns in moulding. Cargille's Art
Gallery.
The members of class No. 4 of the
First Baptist church cordially invite
you to visit their country store, "
which will be open on the 18th and 10Th
in the building occupied by the bowl
ing alley-not in the opera house, as
has been enormously announced. They
will display a splendid assortment Of
purchasable goods which will be offer
ed at very moderate prices. Your pres
ence and patronage are courteously in
vited, with the assurance that your
purchases, however small, will be earn
estly appreciated. Go and help them
it is your pleasant duty. Proceeds for
church improvement fund
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

Christmas turkeys sent on order, live
or dressed, drawn or undrawn. Hugh
+. Webb.
A great many homes will be made
happy this year by having Rosenblatt
Piano Go. place fine piano in for
Christmas.
/ With feeling of kindliest sympathy
we all extend condolences to w. j. and
Mrs. Shepard for the death of two
weeks-old daughter, at Fall Branch,
last Sunday.
AS usual II. w. Lyle Il Co. will have
the best assortment of Christmas can
dies. Prices from OF to go cents. Special
rates to Sunday schools. 06O-2t
Will |. Hart is receiving the congrat-
ulatlons OF his friends over the arrival
of his third child and second son. This
put the oysters on "Beefy, and "Chub"
and "Burr" are happy.
We have never been so we'll prepared
to give you artistic work in enlarge
ments in pastel, water color, crayon or
India ink. Cargille's Art Gallery.
Mrs. Smith has returned from an ex-
tended visit to Florida. She was ac-
companied home by her daughter Mrs.
Bowser and grandson Jules Dayton,
who will visit relatives in this city sew
eral weeks.
Rev. n. +. Wertz, pastor of the Pres
byterian church at this place, has ten
dered his resignation, and it is under
stood will remove to Pennsylvania. Mr..
Wertz has been popular pastor and
many members of his congregation will
regret his determination to leave
Greeneville. A congregational meet
ing was held last Friday night to take
action on his resignation. His resig-
nation was accepted and will take effect
Dec. 10. -Greeneville Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
Painful Accident.

Jamss Caden, who recently arrived
here from the Soldiers Home at Mari
on, Ind, met with a serious accident
the early part of the week. He stepped
out of door at the Lee House, where
he is stopping, and as he did so slipped
and fell, badly bruising one of his legs.
Being rather portly man his injury is
the more serious. He is under the
care OF DR.. w. J. Miller and will re-
main here until sufficiently recovered
to return home. 1t is understood Mr..
Caden will buy property here before
returning to Indiana.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
New Charters.

Secretary of State John W. Morton
has granted a charter to the Watauga
Electrict Company of Washington coun-
ty, with $50, 900 capital stock. The in
corporators are A. NJ. Young, +. A.
Stratton, John H. Bowman, W. G.
Armstrong, S. G. Williams, Tate L..
Earnest and Walter II. Bowman.
The johnson City Traction Company
has filed an amendment to its charter,
giving it the right to acquire Franchise
es over additional streets. Nashville
Banner
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
M. /. Gump Entertains.

Occasionally bachelor commits a
good deed, especially an eligible one,
and NJ. l. Gump is responsible for a
few pleasant hours spent in the lovely
home (if the ladies will pardon the use
of their pet term of Mr.. Louis ID.
Gump and Mrs. Gump on Watauga av-
enue Wednesday evening of this week.
Martin Gump has acquired the habit
and accomplishe the art of entertain
ing and his good judgment being back
ed up on this occasion by the superior
talent of Mesdames L. d. Gump, Fl.
ID. Gump and M. Eiseman it follows as
perfume the violet that the result of
their deliberations would be feast fit
for the friends of Martin. At $50 the
guests were ushered into the we'll APP
pointed home and were Hospitality re-
ceived by the host and his two brothers.
1t was to be stag dinner party and a
merrier crowd of young fellows have
never been gathered together upon any
occasion. Mrs. Louis Gump approach
ed the drawing room with fear trem-
bling before dinner was announced and
welcomed in o most gracious manner
the jury that was to pass judgment up
on her first offense" as she happily
termed it. 1t may be said here that
the jury unanimously found her guilty
of being a charming hostess and recon,
mended that as this was the first offense
the penalty should be that the crime
must be committed at short intervals
or she be compelled to show cause why
she should not be held for contempt Of
court. At seven o'clock the dining
room doors were rolled away and
visions of cut glass, decorated china
sterling silver and snowy damask float
ed in upon the hungry mortals and au
tomatically they glided to the table Of
unerringly as a pole to the magnet. M
I. Gump and Louis Gump occupied tht
ends of the table. On Martins right
in order were Cy H. Lyle, Frank Mil
Ter, Harry Gump and Will Johnson
On the right of Louis were Tate L
Earnest, Jas. A. Summers, M. Eisemar
and Horace Miller. For three hours
the following menu was discussed in {
very gratifying manner:
Oyster Cocktail
Cream Tomatoes Soup
Oysterettes
Olives, Radish, Celery, Sailed Almonds
Lobster la Newberg
Bread Twist, Parsley Potatoes
Fillet of Beef, Julienne Potatoes
Peas in Patties
Pineapple Toe
Waldorf Salad, Cheese Straws
Lettuce
Turkey, Cranberry Jelly
| Asparagus on Toast
Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
Assorted Cakes
rlIled Dates ana English WalnutS
Coffee, Cheese
Following the feast and while tn
smoke of many Havannas filled th
room the hours glided by swiftly an,
each moment was charged with merr,
jest to store away on memory's ledger
AT midnight the guests reluctantly de
parted, wishing for the Gumps, includ
ing Louis baby boy, many years of lif
| and nrognarity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
TsEt and Houston Store TeHt and Houston Store The Hart and Houston Store
The Christmas Rush BeainS

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show md
aN
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

Headache bad7 GetDr. Miles Pain Pills
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
A Good Cough Medicine.

I find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is an excellent medicine. | have been
suffering from severe cough for the
last two months, and it has effected o
cure. have great pleasure in recon-
mending it-W. G. Wockner, in Too
woomba, Australia, Gazette. This is
the opinion of one of our oldest and
most respected residents, and has been
voluntarily given in good faith that
others may try the remedy and be ben
Gifted, as was Mr.. Wockner. This
remedy is sold by City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

An effort is being made to establish a
night school for three months, com
mencing January LIST, for the benefit of
boys who are employed during the day
and are thus deprived of the privilege
of the public day school, There are a
large number of such in our city, and
it is most commendable thing to pro-
vide them with educational advantages.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
Fine Linens
In our Shoe Department

You can find Queen Quality, Drew
Selby, and Goldman Shoes. A selec-
ton from any of these makes would
be an acceptable present. All guar
anteed. For comfort, a pair fladies'
felt slippers would not come amiss.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
Announcement.

The Eastman Kodak Go. will have
representative here the 10th to demon
strate their daylight developing ma
chine. This machine does away with
the dark room entirely. This demon
stration will take place December 10th
at Cargille's Bargain House from to 8
p. m. You are invited.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
BriC,d,brdC and Fancy China.

Busy days in this department and
growing buster all the time, as more
and more customers learn that the
finest and most practical things are
here. 1t is good plan to look, for
there are many things here that you
will not find elsewhere, and in MAX
ing our selection we have kept in
mind the general demand for artistic
goods at moderate cost.
Beautiful Japanese vases
Choice Japanese Koro ware
Fine French China in odd pieces
Elegant sets French China cups and
saucers
Elegant bullion sets
Choice pieces cut glass
Burnt wood and Horn novelties
Beautiful Austrian trays for dressers
Indian calanders, fancy baskets, etc.
Dolls for the Little Ones.
We never forget the little girls, and
you can find something in our Sc
lection that will surely pleale. All
prices; dressed and undressed. 10
cents and upward.
ALL THE POPULAR YARNS
For fancy work you will find here.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
viii Build Sidetrack.

M. l. Gump has let the contract for
the grading for sidetrack along his
property on Roam street., south OF the
railroad and opposite the electric light
plant. Mr.. Gump will build a large
brick storehouse on the lot next spring
to be used as wholesale grocery ware
house and Office. ~
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Cency Cathartic, cure constipation forever
lVc, |oc' nc, @. G. fail, druggists refund money,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
Kid Cloves.


The only original Keller Bro. s piano
is sold by Resenblatt Piano Company,
Greeneville, Tenn.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-21

ately went and made the arrest, ana
nov the guilty couple are behind the
bars. the husband is swearing ven
geance, and there is 'blood on the
moon in general. 1t has not yet been
decided Just what legal action vii! be
taken, but present feeling is that they
will remain in Jail until the next SEES
sion Of court in Santa Fe county this
fall.
Mrs. Theodore Hockemeyer left yes
terday afternoon for FL Paso in re
Spouse to a telegram from her hus
band, saying he was off for a vacation
trip.
Carl Wertz has returned to his
duties at Fields after his vacation.
One of the west side merchants ha
reason to doubt the religion OF thos
good and honest Kansas farmers
The firm received a sample bag O
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-21
EQR SALE.

FOR SALE-The contents of an eight
room house. consisting of bed
parlor and kitchen furniture. Must
be sold as | am leaving town. Come
early and secure choice. Mrs. Glow
or. al West Silver avenue.
FOR SALE-An elegant riding pony,
bride and saddle. Enquire OF Melini
& Eakin.
FOR SALE-A good livery outfit very
cheap; a chance for a man with
small means to go into business;
have other business to look after
and must sell. For further informa
ton apply to John F. Williams, Ger
rillos, N. M.
FOR SALE-A forty acre ranch neal
railroad; 90 acres in fruit trees AM
vines; 400 shade and ornamental
trees; good pure water from a sixty
foot well; good adobe residence ant
outhouses. For particulars inquire
at The Citizen Office.
FOR SALE-Stove wood, any length
400 pounds for 81; cord wood, ont
cord, $3.50. Call on or address G
Ribera, Old Albuquerque, n. M.
| FOR SALE-Several bear.iIul home
and city lots. These are bargain
and must be seen to he appreciated
No trouble to show property. Sc
Jno. w. McQuade.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-21
FoR RENT.


FOR RENT-Two rooms furnished
complete for light housekeeping, or
for two men. 113 Iron avenue. ,
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with
bath. Enquire No. SIS West Fruit
avenue.
FOR RENT-Five brick house
between Fourth and Fifth streets
on Tijeras road. All c~onveniences.
Apply to j. Romero.
FOR RENT room house, 2oS North
Arno. VIM. Kieke.
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room
with privilege of bath, within two
squares Of the postofice. Inquire
at the Citizen Office.
FOR .RENT-A stable. conveniently 10
Gated, large enough for two horses
COW and buggy. Inquire at The Cit
zen.
FOR RENT-Two or three furnished
rooms for house keeping. 213 Soutf
Third street.
FOR RENT-Furnished room in pri
vate family, with bath. Sic -'ortl
Second street.
FOR RENT-Large furnished room
over the postoffice, $40 a month.
FOR RENT-Airy, comfortable room
at Casa de Orc, with board. a a
613 West Gold avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-21
MISCELLANEOUS.


FOUND-Umbrella. Owner can have
by proving property and paving for
this notice. A. B. Weaver, 307 South
First street.
$50 starts you in business. Week end
ing July 8. $50 made s96; week end
ing July ~, $50 made SIG: week
ending July 10. $40 made S62. II
gives you a weekly income. Patrons
clear $40 10 5000 per week. Our sys'
TEN perfect and no risk. We are the
Oldest firm in the business. Beins
in the racing business for ten years
Write at once for particulars, etc
Metropolitan Turf Bureau, 935 Mar
ket street, room IA, San Francisco
Cal.
CASH PAID for distributing samples
Send stamp. American Distributor
Kansas City, No.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-21

Kansas potatoes, invoiced at about 100
pounds. When the bottom Of the bag
was reached, a thirty-one-pound sam
pie of rich Kansas loan was calmly
resting there. The bag of potatoes had
evidently been through a real estate
Office in the Sunflower state, but our
merchants object to paying about 2
cents per POUND for ven good rich
Kansas dirt.
Hon. Gregorio Varella, the county
clerk, is on the sick list today.
The infant Of William Letcher.
which has been very sick, is some bet
ter today.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-21
WANTEp

WANTED-A girl for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. B. A. Sleyster.
Jos East Railroad avenue
WANTED-Ten carpenters for Daw-
son.: good wages. w. B. Gilman.
WANTED-Agents for Martinique AIS
aster. Fifty dollars a month or 60
per cen commission. Sample books
free. American Wholesale Co., $50
Wabash avenue. Chicago, Ill.
WANTED-At once, a number OF
bridge carpenters to work on the
Santa Fe Central railroad. Apply
at company's general Office, Santa
Fe, or to August Reingardt. kenne
dy. N. NJ, via Galisteo.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to try our
bread, pies, cakes, pastry of every
description and delicious ice cream
Be convinced that we supply tbs
BEST TO be had in Albuquerque. New
England bakery, botn phones. oppo
site p~ostofice. Anthony Xydias
proprietor.
WANTED-To sell or exchange first
class standard make square piano
Would consider trade for horse anc
buggy. Address NJ, Citizen office.
WANTED-Woman for general house
work. Matthews Dairy, Bell phone
So.
WANTED-Gents' good second hanC
clothing, shoes and hats. 5l5 Sout!
First street. Call or address r. j
Sweeney.
WANTED-Five young men from Bel
nalillo county at once to prepare 70
positions in the government service
Apply to Interstate Cores. Inst
Cedar Rapids, la.
WANTED-To buy or rent a secon
hand fire proof safe. Address N
this Office.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-21
A Sale That Sells.

w. L. BRACKETT & CO.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-07-21
s2,S29.s60 81
L

LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid ms 10000 90
Surplus fund ........... $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less eX-
penses and taxes paid. 16,461 IA
National bank notes out
standing ............. 10000 90
Due to other National
banks .............. S5,469 O5
Due to State banks and
bankers ............. 1921 GO
Individual deposits subject
to check ............ 9S2.O12 CT
Time certificates Of de-
post 759,O43 95
Certified checks ........ 2,644 so
ing .....N.......... 2S,s39 As
United States deposits. 14S,0S2 "a
Deposits of u. S. disburs-
ing officers ........... 1855 70
Total so, 329, $50 81
Territory of New Mexico, County of
Bernalillo, SIS:
|, Frank Mckee, cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
FRANK MCKEE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this 18th day Of July, 1902.
HERBERT F. RAYNOLDS,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
JOSHUA S. RAYNOLDS,
HERBERT F. RAYNOLDS,
A. b. McMILkEN, .
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