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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08
STILL WILD AND wooLLY.
"a Lively Jig to n Time of
a SfxshOOter.

A weird story of the Jesse James
stripe comes from the Starkey prai-
rie country, far southeast of Port
land, Ore, in a little agricultural
valley in the Blue mountains. 1t tells
of a Starkey prairie resident com
PEELED to dance a clog in the dark
ness at the point of a cleaning bar
rel of a neighbours revolver, while
stimulated constantly to greater eff
forts by the whistle of bullets past
his ears and about his feet.
There has been i'll feeling for sew
eral weeks on Starkey prairie over
a series of dog killings. Neighbors
suspected each other of the poison
ings and a lot of bad blood was en-
gendered. Little began
to be practiced, the latest of which
was to tie a bulldog of pronounced
vicious tendencies on a Starkey prai-
rie bridge after dark. This was de-
signed to scare a young team of
horses.
1t was a settler named Wilkinson
who fell into the trap. Wilkinson
drove directly on the bridge, when
the bulldog began to operate, with
the result that he nearly had serious
trouble with his colts. Wilkinson
settled in his mind the author Of the
trick Immediately, and drove straight
to the house of Henry Bean. Bean,
he thought, was the transgressor.
Calling Bean to the door. Wilkin-
son had him covered before he could
escape, and a clog dance was ordered.
The ~eloquence of the six-shooter in
duced compliance and the suspected
bulldog operator began awkwardly
to shuttle. Faster" ordered Wilkin-
son, and as a bullet sang s~tartlingly
near the feet commonly more famil-
lar with the road behind the pillow
than the dance hall floor they re-
sponded crudely. Finally Wilkinson
let his victim off with the admoni-
ton to keep his bulldog at home.
Then he compelled him, at the
pistols point, to come clear to Will
kinson's home. The method of
transportation was not stated, but
it is said Bean had to continue dane
ing at intervals clear across the prai-
rie. At Wilkinson's place he was
forced to sign a note making over
SIS to Wilkinson in this deal. Then
Bean was released altogether.
Bean says he will not stand for
this treatment. He is not such a
pistol artist as his neighbor, says a
Spokane Falls (Wash.) Spokesman
Review special, so he has employed q
lawyer to help him out and legal ac-
tion will result.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08
JUDGE OF 4th DISTRICT.
K. /. PERKY.

LAND OFFICE.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08
TERMS OF COURT.

Following are the terms of Court in
the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho
for the year 1902:
Lincoln County.
Shoshone... 49,. April 81, September %
Cassia County.
Albion. ...M March oath, September {
EImore County.
MI. Home ......M May ~, October 23rd
Custer County.
Challis.. ....... March Bird, October 9Th
Blaine County
Hailey......June 3rd, November 18th
Court to convene at $3.50 a. M, al
each time and place.
KIRTLAND /. PERKY, Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08

waiter-How would you like your
oyster-stew, sir?
d. Speptic-Just try and serve it
without.
Waiter-Without what, sir?
d. Speptic-Without your thumb in
it.-Philadelphia Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08
SOCIETIES.

CUSTER LODGE NO. 81, 1. o. o. f
Regular meetings each Saturday
night at 8 O'clock at their hall in
Challis. Visiting Brothers in gooc
standing are invited.
JOHN STEPHENS, N. G.
j. G. FINNELL, Secretary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08
SILVER LEAF REBEKAH NO. %

Silver Leaf RebelIah Lodge No. 81,
10. 0. F., Of Challis, holds its regular
meetings in the Odd Fellows hall, on
the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights of
each month. Visiting members in
good standing always welcome.
MRS. ETHEL PHILIPS, n. G.
Miss Nellie Bennett, Secretary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08

Regular meetings at the Congrega-
tional Church in Challis /:
Morning sery ices each Sunday at IL
O'Clock. Evening services at 1880
o'clock each Sunday.
Sabbath School each Sunday at 2
O'clock p. m.
Christian Endeavor meeting every
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock.
REV. r. s. MCPHERSON, Pastor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08

STATE.

SUPREME COURT.
Ralph p. Quarles,
/. n. Sullivan,
Charles Stockslager.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-08

CUSTER ENCAMPMENT NO. 10.
Custer Encampment No. 10, H. .O.F.
holds its regular meetings i'm the Odd
Fellows hall in Challis, on the Island
Bird Wednesday nights of each month
at O'Clock. Visiting Patriarchs in
good standing welcome.
A. p. CHALLIS, G. P.
Geo. r. Reyes, Scribe.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05

in the praise and adulation that was
the world.
that now, and it was well that he had
found no opportunity during the hustle
of the day and evening to give her tie
written declaration he had found it i'm
possible to make in spoken words. AT
least he was saved the humiliation OF
a refusal. Let it be burned with al
the other useless things of the day.
He ran his hand into his pocket. 1t
was empty. The letter he had penned
in a fever of hope and despair was
gone. He must have dropped it on the
lawn. The thought of some one ind
ing and reading it brought the blush
to his cheek and sent him back over
the fields with imp tent strides. He
left the beaten path and climbing the
snake fence that divided the pasture
land from the orchard hurried forward
in the shadow of the trees. AS he
came out upon the lawn a white bit of
paper cleaning in the dew-wet grass
caught his eye and he sprang forward
and eagerly caught it up. 1t was the
envelope that had held mis- letter, but
it had been opened and the letter was
gone.
1t is said that every man has one
murder in his heart which he will be
ready to commit If the proper moment
arrives To the great majority this
moment never presents itself; only
one in ten thousand is therefore forced
to face the gallows. Whether this be
true or not it was fortunate that the
person SO suddenly to face the young
SchoOlmaster at that moment was be-
yond the power of his hands. A man
would have to be a devil indeed to
wish harm to a fine young woman with
the fresh color of the country on her
cheeks, the light OF roguery in her
eyes and the moonlight clothing her as
a garment And then if she laugh
merrily and the next instant throw
her arms about his neck and tell him
he is AN old goose he isn't likely to
wish harm to his worst enemy.
Il read your letter all through, you
silly old thing, and there isn't a word
of truth in it If there was I should
be caught up to heaven rnls minute.
You were awfully scared when you
found some one had opened it? Oh,
could see your eyes fash even in the
moonlight. And you swore, too.
heard you; don't deny it. That's what
decided me. Up to that time 1 was
afraid you were too good to be human.
There's just one thing more you must
do before III promise not to refuse
you You've got to admit that the
Fourth of July Is the grandest day in
the year and promise to celebrate it
like a true American every year with
real firecrackers."
Il shall always hold the day sacred
in my heart, dearest" he said, solemn
ly. ut has brought me-
Slavery, sir, slavery. But, there,
III try to make your chains as light
as possible, and-Frank, l love you
better than all the rockets in the
world"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
GUARDIAN WOULD NOT WORRY
Unique Distinction Made by Half-Wit-
ted North CaroIinian.


Gov. Charles B. Aycock of North
Carolina, in explaining a political
proposition to an audience, told a
story of a neighbor of his who was
better equipped mentally than his
friends believed.
This fellow" said the Governor,
was regarded as half-witted, and q
guardian was appointed for him and
his property. Some time after he sold
a horse to a neighbor, and the neigh
Dor discovered that the animal he Sc
cured was balky. vicious and utterly
worthless.
THE neighbor saw the half-witted
fellow and demanded that the bargain
be revoked and his money refunded,
but the other laughed at him. will
have your guardian after you.' he
threatened, and will tell him how you
have swindled me-
But the half-witted one was not
worried. My guardian will not care
he asserted. He was appointed to see
that others did not swindle me. and
not to see that 1 did not swindle 9TH
ers.' That closed the argument.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
Taking a Man Unawares.

Bland, Mo, June 3Oth.-F. B. Order
describes very graphically how he was
overtaken by an enemy and his narrow
escape, he says:
For years 1 have been troubled
with Kidney Disease which came on
me so gradually that l did not know
what 1t was until the pains in my back
warned me that it was Kidney Trou-
BILE.
81 began treatment at once and used
one medicine after another, but with
out help, till at last was just about to
give up in despair.
Just then heard of Dodd's Kidney
Pills and bought few boxes and be-
gan to take them. They helped me
from the first and now am completely
cured. Dodd's Kidney Pills is the only
medicine that ever did me any good.
They are worth their weight in gold. %
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
MRS Alex JOHNSON

DR.. Hartman relies principally upon
Peruna in these cases. Peruna cures
catarrh wherever located.
Mrs. Alex. johnson, $50 University
avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Can. ,writess
'T have been sufferer for years
with bearing down pains and back
ache, and got no relief from doctors
prescriptions. ! commenced taking
Peruna and after taking the first bOt~
tie felt much better and within q
month was q well woman, and
heartily recommend IL 10 any W0n7a1
who is in as poor health as was"
MRS. A. JOHNSON
Miss Mabel Meyers, Argentine. Kan
Ses, collector for the Kansas Temper
ance Union, writes: t'Peruna has proved
a friend to me for it cured me when
was sick and the least can do in return
is to acknowledge itSvalue to the public.
Since was II years old have suffered
with headache, backache and pains in
the shoulder blades. / caught cold
easily and my lungs were weak. Catarrh
of the lungs was what the doctors called
my trouble. I took their medicine for
eighteen months without any benefit
and hearing about Peruna / decided to
try it. used nine bottles and was re-
stored to health. This was two years
ago, and am now in perfect health
If you do not derive prompt and satisI
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving .
full statement of your case and he viii
be glad to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitariunl, Columbus, O.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
The Earth and Mars.

Possibilities of communicating with
the Planet Mars form a topic which
presents a perennial interest for the
play of popular Imagination. In
France, particularly, the people eager
" scan every detail which is offered
on this head. An old lady left large
sum OF money in trust, in Paris, to
be awarded as a prize to the first
scientist who should succeed in estab
fishing what the French call inter
planetary Communication.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
JOKE LOST ON ENeLIsHMAN.
Made Literal Interpretation of Popu-
lar Slang Phrase.


lar Slang Phrase.
Prof Hinsdale of Hiram College is
a believer in expressive language,
even if it borders just a little upon
slang. A short time ago the students
at the college were clamoring Tor
certain textbook which was more
popular than the one in use. Prof.
Hinsdale was opposed to any change,
and hints had no effect upon him
Finally one of the professors of mathe-
mates, who was an Englishman and
a graduate of Cambridge, was i'm
portuned to present the claims of the
class to Prof. Hinsdale.
In reply to the request of the pro-
lessor, Prof. Hinsdale exclaimed:
you may tell the class it will be "a
cold day before l will introduce that
book in this college"
The Englishman returned to the
class and announced, PROF. Hinsdale
says he will not introduce the book
you ask for until winter
He hasn't seen the joke yet.-New
York Times
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
Reindesr Flesh for Food.

1t is stated that a strenuous attempt
is being made by some enterprising
Norwegians to popularize reindeer
flesh as an article of diet in Europe
The experiment of raising the animals
II large numbers for slaughtering pur-
poses will be fairly tried. They ex-
pect to find profitable markets -
France and Belgium, and will even en-
deavor to induce beef-eatfng Britons
to purchase the article
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
MISS LIZZIE SNEATHING
Or. Hartman, the Famous GynaeCOIO-
giSt and Inventor of Pe-Tu-na Of
feTS to Treat Women Free During
the Summer Months.

America is the land of nervous
women. The great ma ority of nervous
women are so because they are suffer-
ing from some form of female disease.
By far the greatest number of female
troubles are caused by catarrh.
Women afflicted with pelvic catarrh
despair of recovery. Female trouble is
so common, SO prevalent, that they &C
cept it as almost inevitable. The great
est obstacle in the way of recovery is
that they do not understand that it is
catarrh- which is the source of their.
illness In female complaint, ninety
nine cases out of one hundred are moth
ing but catarrh. Peruna cures catarrh
wherever located.
The following letter was recently re-
ceived:
1876 W. 5sth st., New York City.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Co1um bus, @.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES bread and meat
means to the hungry Peruna means to
the sick. It is an especially valuable
medicine for sick women. have found
that no medicine SO quickly restores
health and places the body in a normal
condition. / but voice the sentiments
of women who were once sick, but are
now in perfect health"
MISS LIZZIE SNEATBING.
ALI women who are in doubt as to
what their trouble is should write Dr.
Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. Give him
full description of your trouble, previ-
Gus treatment, symptoms and age. He
will promptly reply with full directions
for treatment free of charge. This is an
opportunity which no ailing woman
should miss. DIR. Hartman has become
renowned through his success in treat
ing women's diseases. His experience
in these matters is vast. Correspondence
is strictly confidential No testimonials
published without written consent
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
The Salmon Trust.

All of the salmon canneries of Brit.
ish Columbia have been morgan
eered." In other words, there is a
salmon trust. The capital, however, is
small, only 100000. The idea is to
save the by-products, which hitherto
have been wasted. The canned prod
uct will be, as usual. portion of fish
chucked into tin Of grease, From the
scales and bones will be manufactured
guano and glue. The ''by-product" is
the salvation of many business these
daVa
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
May Not See Their Brides.

Among certain African tribes hus-
bands are not permitted to look upon
their wives. They live in huts apart,
and only during the night are they
allowed to visit their brides. This
custom, which prevails in the neigh
borhood of Timbuctoo, is equallsd in
singularity by that in vogue at F'uta,
where wives never permit their hus-
bands to see them unveiled until three
years has elapsed since their mar
rage.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
The Language o: Diplomacy.

France is susceptible about the uni
versatility OF French as the language OF
diplomacy. Shortly after 1901, Bis
marck in the pride of conquest, wrote
a dispatch to Russia in German, but
Prince Gortschakon counterec in Rus
sian and the peril was averted. 1t is
now noted by the Gaulois that at the
state banquet King Alfonso toasted
the foreign ENJOYS in Spanish This
time the Duke of Connaught eInpha-
sized the ..incorrcction" by replying
IN English.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
One Editors Opinion.

The Wiregrass Blade man sums up
the situation as follows: THE editor
works to keep from. while the doctor
works to keep off, the govt The edi-
tor helps men to live better and the
doctor assists them to die easy. The
doctor pulls a sick mans leg. the edi-
tor is glad If he can collect his bill
at all. Revenue only? We are living
for fun and to spite the doctor."-At-
lanta Constitution.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
Gill War Battle Elaas.

Mr.. P. D. Harrison of Manchester,
N. H. is compiling a history Of battle
flags of this country, especially Of
those carried in what he incidentally
calls THE Brothers Quarrel" in 1861
5. He finds that the number of flags
now in the custody of Southern states
is much less than those preserved by
the Northern Commonwealth, but he
is DESTROYS of making complete list
Of them all
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
Not to Be Trusted.

The Scotch gardener of New
York estate had vague notions Of
geography. One of his masters
youngest sons was trying to explain
to Tobias the extent of his country.
Finally, he ran into the house and
brought many-colored map of the
United States. Tobias bent over it a
minute, then exclaimed, Mon, mon,
it's no to be trustidt; It's laid out in
the plaid o thae lynn MacFeehlans."
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
A Much Tattooed Man.

Tattooed on the body Of a man who
lost his life in the South West In
dies docks were a crucif1x, elephant,
tombstone, dog, eagle, figures Of
Punch and Judy, cross flags and the
word love" in large letters.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
MISS VIRGINIA CRANES
Tells How Hospital Physicians
Use and Rely upon Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Co m
pound.

. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: Twelve
years continuous service at the sick
bed in some of our prominent hospi-
tails, as well as at private homes, has
given me varied experiences with the
diseases of women. j have nursed some
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
INSIST ON GErrING n.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fance Starch because they have stock
in hand of IL or brands, which they
know cannot be sold to a customer
who has once used the 10 or pkg. De-
fance Starch for same money.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
American Button Eactories.

In 1890 the United States had LOG
button factories; in 1890, 238, with a
capital of $4,210,000, using annually
material worth $2,s03 600, turning out
a product worth $685., 900.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
Belgium Like a tenement House.

The recent census returns show
that the population of Belgium now
stands at $685., $40, having doubled
the last sixty-nine years. Belgium
is now the most densely populated
country In Europe.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05
An Annrcnriate Name

Church: 81 see that Texan has
called his new oil we'll The Senator
Wonder why he gave it that manner"
Gotham: Because it is such a spout
err I suppose. Statesman.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05

THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED ar
viii usO 20 other. Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal in Quantity or
Quality-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only Il or
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05

Neither GrAy's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
IA the Children's Home In New York. Cures
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over sc, geo testimonials
At ali druggists. 25c. Sample FREE Ad-
dress Allen 8. Olmsted. LeRoy, N. Y.
A light lunch often lies heavy On
the stomach
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05


President of Nurses Association, W atertown, NY.
most distressing cases of Inflammation
and liberation of the ovaries and womb.
] have known that doctors used Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound which everything else failed
with their patients. 1 have advised my
patients and friends to use it and have
yet to hear of its first failure to cure.
Four years ago had falling of the
womb from straining in lifting heavy
patient, and knowing of the value of
your Compound 1 began to use it at
once, and in six weeks l was we'll once
more, and have had no trouble since.
am most pleased to have had an oppor-
tunity to say few words in praise of
your Vegetable Compound, and shall
take every occasion to recommend it. y
MISS VIRGINIA GRANEs.-S50oo forfeit II
abo0e testimonial is not genuine.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has stood the test Of
time, and has cured thousands.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wO-
men free. Address. Lynn, Mass
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05

Superior quality and ext quantity
must win. This 10 why Defiance Starch
is taking the place of all others
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All groce-s sell large OF. package, cents.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05

A properly adjusted tongue runs
slower than the mind
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-07-05

sailor isn't necessarily a pugilist
because he boxes the compass.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-09

Interest allowed on term deposits al
the following rates per annum, viz:
Seven days notice, at per cent
Three months, at 8 per cent
Six months, at 81 per cent.
Twelve months, at 4 per cent
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-09
Accountant Department
Savings Department.

Deposits received and interest allow
ed at AZ per cent per annum, In ac-
cordance with rules and regulations.
copies Of which may be obtained on
appIicatfon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-09
New Book List !
Golden Rule Bazaar
1876 HOTEL ST.
l56 HOTEL ST.

THE Valley of Decision" vols- by
Edith Wharton.
Time Table of Modern History" A. D.
40O-1S70.
Italian Sculpture of the Renaissance"
by Freeman.
1.-THE English Pre-Raphaelite Painters:
Their Associates and Successors,
by Percy Bate.
"Oriental Rugs" ILL.,, by Mumford
"SchIey and Santiago" by Graham.
''Robespierre," by Belloc.
THE Baby: His Care and Training,
by Wheeler.
Baby Life" a record.
"Baby's Kingdom"
.Baby's Book" ILL.,, by Frances Brun-
dage.
'.The Century Book for Mothers"
principles of Political Economy,
vols, by ]. S. Nicholson.
"A Lily of France" by Mason.
Light Freights." by Jacobs.
'"The Isle of Shamrock" by Johnson.
Audrey" by Mary Johnston.
"Po' White TRASH" by E. G. Suther-
land.
Life of Queen Victoria" by the Mar
Quis of Lorne.
Above are only a few OF the new
books just received.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-09
Honolulu's prosperity.

The L. s. steam collier Alexander has
arrived at Honolulu with IA full cargo
OF coal for the coalins station at that
important rendezvous. The value OF
this port for a coaling depot has never
been so great as at the present time,
and il is safe TO say that the immense
volume OF war material passing
through Honolulu will show steady
increase with the augmentation of ou-
forces in the Far East. Honolulu is
now in the midst OF an era OF greater
prosperity than has ever been known
and with the installation OF the new
Naval station at Pearl Harbor, but
seven miles distant. the Importance OF
the capital will increase by leaps and
bounds-Army and Navy Journal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-09
C.BREWER & CO.,
LIMITED.
Queen Street. Honolulu. H. L

AGENTS FOR
Hawaiian Agricultural Company, Ono
mea Sugar Company. Honomu Sugar
Company. Waikiki Sugar Company,
Makee Sugar Company, Ookala sugar
Plantation Company, Haieakais
Ranch Company. Kapapala Ranch.
Planters Line and Shipping Company
San Francisco Packets. Chas- Brewer
A. Cos Line of Boston Packets
AGENTS Boston Board OF Underwriters
AGENTS for Philadelphia Board OF Un-
derwriters-
Standard OIL Company.
LIST OF OFFICERS:
C. NJ. Cooke. President: George L
Robertson. Manager: E F. Bishop
treasurer and Secretary: Col. w. r.
Allen. Auditor: p. C. Jones. n water
house. C. r. Carter. Directors