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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
Captain Cook.

ship was emerging from closing field
into a wide expanse of open sea.
The crew hastily broke out and
shifted cargo aft, thereby tipping the
ship by the stern and lifting the bow
upward this proceeding enabling them
to bring the crushed portion above the
surface, when, with blankets and
boards, they temporarily "smothereH'
the leak. The ships head was then
turned south in an endeavor to get
from the ice-thronged sea, but the foes
enwrapped the craft afresh, wrenched
away the improvised leak-stopper for
ward, STAYED in the bows, and drove
the ship hard and fast upon an adj
jacent island.
The masts were cut away, spars,
provisions and sails were gotten upon
the barren island, and the crew began
to make provision against future hard
ships, but on the day succeeding the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

guilty for the murder of Jim Haskell
but me, and she-she's as innocent-as
Mr.. Howard himself"
The crowd was fairly stunned by this
unexpected declaration. That anything
less than an discriminating disclosure
was to follow had been undreamed of.
All eyes instinctively sought the states
attorney. That officer was on his feet
wild with discontinue and rage.
do you mean to say" he had furi-
ously begun, when his words were lost
as the voice of Thome rang through
the hall like a trumpet.
1T isn't what you expected, is it Mr..
Lawyer Howard? You thought because
she told the truth about me you'd get
me here to maybe swear her life away.
And you thought your brides would
make me do it. Why, Judge, this man
offered me my life to go back on her
He told me he could handle the gov
ernor like child and that he'd make
him sign pardon if I'd say she put
me up to it. AS if twenty lives and
pardons could ever make me do that"
Then he turned toward the jail Of
icials. 81 am DONE" he said, I'VE
might as well go back"
The assemblage was quiet for a mo-
ment, and then someone with a finer
appreciation of dramatic effect than
decorum proposed three cheers and the
hall rang with instant clamor. 1t was
an uproar too vast for the efforts OF
hn off oil -, Il
the glorifcation of what was regardud
as undoubted perjury and of a convict
ed murderer-but of one who had be-
come hero because, despite all brides,
he had shielded and screened the
woman who had betrayed him.
She did not even give him a glance
as he was led out. Her whole soul
was concentrated in the expression of
smiling insolence with which she IA
vored the outraged prosecutor. 1t was
a smile that later became a badge OF
triumph as the twelve good men and
true delivered the verdict of acquittal
that enabled her to leave the court
room-an Innocent Proclaimed. 1t
should be added, however, that there
was disposition to enlarge upon the
theme of ingratitude among the groups
that delayed to gossip in the court
house yard, and that in the evening
the gentlemen of the jury called upon
the vindicated widow and suggested
the advisability of her prompt depart
ure from St. Anne's.
And two weeks later the county seat
again became a Mecca. 1t was the
day set for expiration, and the natives
had begun to jog into town hours be-
fore sunrise. There was something
more than merely morbid curiosity in
the throng that clustered about the lit
tie Jail yard, and swarmed over the
hillside at its rear, and the belief that
Thome in this last scene would prove
worthy of the prestige he had earned
was fully realized. 1t was a crowd
that fingered thoughtfully long after
justice had been done and that nodded
approvingly at an observation of the
sheriffs.
Gentlemen" said that officer, 81 do
not propose to deduce any morals on
this sad occasion, but what do intend
is to be present at the burial"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
The Spice Of Life
Hun1or and Jests That Are Guara nteeG to
Drive Alvey Dull Care.

A young minister, who was natural
ly Of shy disposition, was rather en-
barrassed at his first marriage csze-
mony, and unwittingly reversed the
usual order of the service, thus max
ing the bridegroom promise to love
and obey his blushing bride.
The error passed unnoticed at abe
time. but shortly after it dawned upon
the father of the bride that a mistake
had occurred, and he said to the min
ister:
Il believe. Mr., you have made
John promise to love and obey my
daughter. All, well" he said after a
pause and with sly look at his better
half. Il suppose it won't matter much;
it generally comes to that anyway"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

catastrophe other whaling vessels ap-
peared in the vicinity. The ohio's
castaways were rescued and distribut-
ed among the fleet, Cook being as
signed to the Josephine, on which
craft he finished the season as boat
header.
In 1890 he sailed into the Arctic as
master of the bark John and Win
throp. Early In the cruise the craft
was wilfully fired by some of the for
ward hands. The fire was started in
the lower hold, away up lin the eyes
of 'er," right on top OF a tier of casks
which contained 200 barrels Of oil.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

Prompt action and arduous labor alone
saved the ship from destruction. De-
spite this inauspicious and alarming
incident, the cruise proved money
winner.
The Staying Of the arctic whale IS not
perilous matter Of itself, for the spe-
cies is not pugnacious. 1t is the quest
itself that is pregnant with peril.
New Bedford twice had cause te
mourn the sudden closing of the strait
once in 1871, when an ice invasion
resulted in the loss of 80 ships, worth
in round numbers over S1,OOO,OOO, and
again in 1876, when 20 vessels, worth
100000, were destroyed or abandoned
Arctic whaling is in most respects
quite unlike other whaling. In south
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
1I.,ls Glrr. shrewa Rea.onInr.

Referring to the growing habit of
cigarette smoking among certain fash
ionables of both sexes the London
Chronicle tells of little English
school girl who was parsing a sentence
aloud and stopped at the noun "smok-
ing" singular number" suggested
the patient teacher. Singular num-
ber," droned the pupil, obediently,
common gender" Not common.
dear" corrected the lady. and waited
expectantly. But it can't be mascu-
line, anyhow" cried the child of the
period, cause, you see, mummy
smokes as much as daddy"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
Ex-senator Reagnn Recorers.

Former Senator John H. Reagan of
Texas is reported to have recovered
for sickness that threatened to prove
fatal He is now IS years of age and
the sole survivor of all the cabinet
ministers who served under Jefferson
Davis through the existence of the
confederate government The last of
the others died over a dozen years ago.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

There" exclaimed the kind old
gentleman who had given the 6-year-
old Boston girl cent. what do you
say for that?"
Permit me-" she replied with sar-
easm, ito express my sincere gratitude
for your most munificent gift. 1 shall
buy the latest edition de luxe of
Shakespeare's works with it to add to
my library"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
Not Particular About the Day.

They were taking a walk together,
the small girl and the family friend.
In some way the conversation turned
upon the subject CT birthdays. and the
f. F. remembered that she did not
know the date of the smart girls natal
day.
when is your birthday, dcar?" she
asked, Il must send 70 a nice little
present"
I'm June" answered the smart girl.
promptly.
but what day in June??" persisted
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
Downing an orator.

"our early parents were vegetari-
ans" said the speaker. They sub
sieted entirely on vegetables and nuts,
and fruits"
The fat man with the double chin
stirred uneasily.
We'll" he said, 81 guess we'd all
be good deal better off if they had
substituted juicy beefsteak for that
consumed apple"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
utter Irrexerence.

Remember" said the man of ideals.
that George Washington succeeded
brilliantly. And he never told a lie"
We'll" said Senator Sorghum. re-
nectively. maybe he never told lie.
And then, again, maybe that is one OF
these stories man eirculates now and
then in order to make a good impress
sion among his constituents
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
As He was caurht.

Then" said Longbean, concluding a
very 'fshy' story. ''the capture of
both the panthers was easy. How do
you suppose 1 caught them?"
I suppose in the same way that
liars are usually caught"
Elbows that?"
by their tales"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

is my witness, your honor" he ex-
planned, and then sonorously, Call
William Thome"
The tension was acute as the man
took the stand. 1t was evident in the
agitation Of the kindly, patriarchal
judge. in the feverish alertness of the
reporters; in the hungry interest of the
eountry-folk; and even in the unblink-
ing gaze of the negroes who hung over
the rail at the rear in stolid beatitude.
The prisoner was livid and stared APP
pealingly at the witness.
Judge" began the latter slowly,
'I've been doing heap Of thinking
over this business since I've been
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

the Family Friend. That was a puzl
zler, for the little girl really had not
the slightest idea, and to lose BIRTH
day present for reason like that
would be sad. But bright thought
occurring to her, she answered quick
ly:
"Oh. any day in June VIII do."-New
York Times
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
Both Girls Happy.

How is your daughter Edith, Mrs.
Lakeside?"
'She is well and happy. You know
she is to be married on the Doth"
Indeed. And how is your other
daughter, Florence?"
She is also well and happy. You
know she got her divorce on the 10th. .
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
Handlcappea br a Nams.

Il see that Percival ]. Mcintosh, tbs
Amalgamated leader, is now worth
$6.0OO,000 and yet he started in life
with serious handicap"
What was that?"
He was just an Office boy"
HE had worse handicap than
that"
What was it?'
Folks must have called him Percy"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

John" said the practical little wife
to the poet, couldn't you manage to
dash on some love songs between now
and breakfast to get us a couple OF
sacks of four2"
And then he glared at her and said
ne wasn't hungry. and didn't like -four
anyhow!
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
Uukind.

Timkins-Td get married if I could
find a sensible girl.
Simkins-I know a nice girl, but
don't mink she wants to marry. At
least she refused me-
Timkins-By George, she must be a
sensible girl. Introduce me, viii you?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
Clearly a Fraud.

Mister, can't ye give somthin' to an
old soldier that's been campaignin' in
the tropics on the other side OF the
world fur the last two years?"
''Trekking or hiking?"
''I don't understand"
get OUT You're a humbugi"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08
me PIt..

@But," observed the fool man who
had permitted his wife to take him
along on her search for a spring bon
MT, ''the hat doesn't seem to fit. Now,
think woman's hat should conform
to her head the same as a mans"
oh Uttered the merry milliner,
''there are no fits connected with
spring hats. They generally develop
in the men when the bill comes home. !"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

He planning an elopement) And
at II you sneak out Of the house and
meet me at the corner. I won't have
carriage. as we must be as economic
cal as possible.
She-o. I've made papa promise to
pay for the carriage.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

Pop. you weigh 200 pounds. don't
your"
Eyes; why do you ask?'
"'Cauee t'other day nav said the
devil would get you yet. an I was
thinkin' how long it would take you
to burni"-Atlanta Constitution.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

This place is bound to be the Lead
ing suburban property in the state"
How do you know" "The agent told
me so."-Detroit Free Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

Papa-Why do you tie things to the
poor cats tail, Willie? Willie-'Cause
l amt got no dog.-New York Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

White-Did old Green recover from
that railroad accident? Black-No;
but his wife did-to the tune of $4,000.
-Tit-Bits.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

He (boldly)-Do you think two can
live as cheaply as one? She (blushing)
Yes; l do" Let's become one,
then. "-Yonkers Statesman
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

Il have friend who has been d.
vorced three times" Does she play
leading philadelphia Bull
letin.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

An empty purse is the insurance poll
icy OF bacheloThood.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

passion for Man, tho in the least I
do not blame her. Here you have a
difficult part to act. If you reject, she
curses; if you pity, she takes it for en-
couragement"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

you say Jones made his barrel in
q get-rich-quick scheme
Eyes; he married old Gotrox's
daughter"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

why do you go out between the acts
at the theater?" Because fear Ii
would disturb people if / went out
while the act was in progress"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

Il am afraid that pugilist is out of
business for good and all" What's
the matter with him; writer's cramp
or laryngitis Washington Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

First monkey-And man was once
our equal. Second monkey-Yes, but
look at him now. Long ago he lost his
tail. and he frequently loses his head
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

CdA d pOSSlDle.
She-O. I've made papa promise to
pay for the carriage.
Borrowed Jests.
Papa-Why do you tie things to the
poor cats tail, Willie? Willie-'Cause
l amt got no dog.-New York Press.
q have friend who has been d.
vorced three times" Does she play
leading parts?"-Philadelphia Bull
letin.
White-Did old Green recover from
that railroad accident? Black-No;
but his wife did-to the tune of $4,000.
-Tit-Bits.
This place is bound to be the Lead
ing suburban property in the state"
How do you know?" "The agent told
me so."-Detroit Free Press.
He Cboldly)-Do you think two can
live as cheaply as one? She (blushing).
Yes: 1 do" Let's become one,
then. "-Yonkers Statesman
why do you go out between the acts
at the theater?" Because 1 fear 1t
would disturb people if / went out
while the act was in progress"
Il am afraid that pugilist is out Of
business for good and all" whats
the matter with him; writer's cramp
or laryngitis ?''-Washington Star.
First monkey-And man was once
our equal. Second monkey-Yes. but
look at him now. Long ago he lost his
tail. and he frequently loses his head.
Been fishing on Sunday, have
your" Nothing of the kind. sir.
set the lines on Saturday night and
TOOK these fish on on Monday morn
Ing. Chicago Tribune
Managing Fditor-why did you
throw that visitor down stairs An
swers-to-Inquiries Reporter-He came
up here and asked me if duck pants
were made OF feathers. Baltimore
American.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-08

Been fishing on Sunday, have
your" Nothing of the kind. sir.
set the lines on Saturday night and
TOOK these fish on on Monday morn
ing. Chicago Tribune.
Evening star., 1902-07-31
THE OUTING FUND.
Weather Conditions Have an Effect on
Contributions.

Mr. Charles +. Weller, secretary of the
Associated Charities, whose headquarters
are at s11 G street northwest, is of the
opinion that the weather has much to do
with the volume of the car ticket fund,
which Is expended in giving outings to poor
and needy mothers and their babes during
the summer season. Mr.. Weller says every
hot wave, brings contributions from philan-
thropically inclined persons. He states that
when it is cool the average contributions
each day are small, but when "Old Soi's"
beams are more ardent the friends of chari-
ty are reminded Of the car ticket fund and
they accordingly send donations.
The street car ride fund" committee is
composed of Mr.. John Joy Edson of the
Washington Loan and Trust Company. Mr.
Charles ]. Bell Of the American Security
and Trust Company, Mr.. John b. Sleman
ir., of the Union Savings Bank, and Mr.
Charles F. Weller, secretary of the Asso-
ciated Charities, who is the disbursing Of
ficer of the fund, which is used in such a
pratseworthy manner. All the members of
the committee are active in behalf of the
fund, and have invoked the attention of
many prominent residents TO the project
Parties of mothers and their babes may
be seen each day at the various resorts
about the city, directed by prominent So
ciety ladies. who volunteer for the duty
The points that are usually visited are Con-
gress Heights, the Geological Park Chevy
Chase. Cabin John Bridge. Mount Pleasant.
Brookland, Soldiers Home and Brightwood.
The Zoo has thus far proved to be the
favorite outing place of the small children.
There they delight In watching the wild
animals.
The Society of Instructive Visiting Nurses
has taken an interest in the project and
its services are almost Indispensable.
E One Of the Attest contributors to the fund
Evening star., 1902-07-31
SALE OF THE G. AND E. I.
Control Acquired by the st. Louis and
,Erisco.


dispatch from New York yesterday
says: Reports from San Fransisco re-
ceived here this afternoon state that the
st. Louis and San Francisco railroad has
acquired control OF the Chicago and East
ern Illinois Two directors of the Frisco
who were seen refused to confirm or deny
the report. H. H. Porter, who represents
the controlling interests in Chicago and
Eastern. Illinois, declined to discuss the
matter at all. The San Francisco dis
patches stated also that control of the St.
Louis and San Francisco road now rested
with the Southern railway. A representa-
tive of J. P. Morgan & Co. denied this last
report.
President Yoakum of the st. Louis and
the alleged deal, and all other interested
parties take the same attitude. The terms
of the lease, according to report, are that
certificates of control will be issued In
exchange for existing Chicago and Eastern
Illinois stock on the basis of approximately
two and half certificates for one share
of stock. These certificates are to bear
per cent interest and will be direct obli-
cation Of the Frisco road, the Chicago and
Eastern Illinois stock being the collateral
for such certificates.
CHICAGO, July so.Afhe Record Herald
tomorrow will say: The Chicago and
Eastern Illinois raflroad has been sold and
the purchaser is said to ybe the Illinois Cen
trail The latter company mas quietly exc
cuted coup whereby a presumptive dan
gerous competitorb,the louisville and Nash
Vile, will be kept out of Chicago.
Evening star., 1902-07-31

R. McBurney fund of 81, 700, also included
in the total amount, was given by hfty-five
employed officers of the associations. For
more than ten years there has been an
agitation in favor of endowment to make
partial provision for the supervisory work
of their international committee. to which
much Of the great Young Mems Christian
Association development throughout the
world is due.
The payment of subscriptions to this
81 600 900 endowment was begun In July,
but little financial relief will come to the
committee this year from this source, as
less than one-fourth of the SlJ0,cOO neceS-
sary to maintain the International work
can come from the income from this en-
dowment after it is fully paid in and in
vested. 1t is a good beginning. and Will
bring some future relief to the committee,
which receives constant calls for extension
and increase of force on account of the
growth of the association movement
throughout America and the world.
Evening star., 1902-07-31
BIG CoWFISH CAUGHT.
It Weighs 800 Pounds and Bellows
Like Cow.

A special to the New York Wcrid from
Atlantic City, N. j., yesterday says: A
cowfish was caught in the nets at Young's
ocean pier today, and Is the only one of its
kind ever caught On the jersey coast.
The fish is feet inches long. AZ feet
thick. and weighs more than 800 pounds.
II has a fin on its backbone and another on
its belly, each being three feet wide when
outspread. It's mouth is about four inches
In circumference. There are no teeth.
The eyes closely resemble those Of
cow; the fish bellows like that animal, and
It's young IL nourished In the same manner
that the calf Is fed.
In appearance the cowAsh is like big
founder. When swimming II requires a
greater. depth Of water than q small yacht:
Evening star., 1902-07-31
A MILLION foa ENDOWMENT.
International II. Msfac. A. Committee
Securesba Large Sum.


The New York Tribune Of today says:
In the last thirtyayears more than $4,000
coo has been given to the American Young
Mems Christian associations for buildings
and for endowment PURPOSES. This amount
has given stability to the associations and
has led in each to an Increase in the amount
annually secured for current expenses.
Many state Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation committees are gathering endow-
ment funds. The Massachusetts, state COM
mittee has secured a, building worth nearly
100000, the income Of which goes toward
the support Of the state work there.
Last year was the jubilee year OF the
Young Mems Christian associations, and
the movement for a partial endowment OF
thtir International committee received I'M
p,i Sc from the promise of se3o, 600 from one
Of the best friends Of the movement NOW
the total Of 81 coo. oe0 has been pledged. OF
this amount six, persons gave 1852 600. Only
100 persons besides association secretaries
were asked to subscribe, and nfty Sic OF
tbase contributed However, thes Robert
Evening star., 1902-07-31
Furniture Department.

7 "Old Hickory Chairs, in different designs
$500 and s.. SO to $50 each.
"Old Hickory Chair, high back. Reduced
from SIS 90 to 81 90.
Golden Oak and Weathered Oak Clothes Tree
with brass hooks; in the latest design. Reduced
from So so to 81. .95 each.
2 Oak Clothes Trees, slightly damaged. Reduced
Weathered Oak Lounging Chair, "Old Mission
style, broad arms duck seat and back Reduced
from SIT 80 to $1,000.
Mahogany finish Rocker, colonial design saddle
seat, slightly marred. Reduced from 85 to
S1.OO
/ Hardwood Upright Refrigerator packed with
mineral wool, removable sides to ice chamber, re-
movable drain pipe. so lbs. ice capacity. Re-
duced from $l4. 90 to $1,000.
Hardwood Upright Refrigerator, made same as
the above; ice capacity, 75 lbs Reduced from
S16 80 TO $500.
i Hardwood Ice Chest, well packed. Reduced
from S460 to $3.95.
/ Oak Refrigerator, opal lined, removable ice
chamber. Reduced from $500 to $4,000.
l Stone Water Cooler. four gallon size. Reduced
from 81 95 to 81 .95.
Wooden Jacket Water Cooler, oak finish por-
celain lined. Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50
l Water Cooler, oak fnish enamel lined, well
packed. Reduced from rs to 81. 80.
l Metal Cooler Stand with cup rest, drain pipe
and waste pan. Reduced FROM $3.50 to $1.76.
Fourth floor.