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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29
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dency which crops out in strange ways
in many people. There is something
of the squirrel in half of humanity. A
squirrel in a park will catch a peanut
from the hand of bystander, run a
few steps, and hide it in the ground so
securely that the man who saw it hid
den cannot find the place where it was
put. So these squirrel people will take
odd coins and hide them so that not
the bystander nor that professional
finder, the burglar-sometimes not the
hider himself-can find them.
Harey B. MacLean, who lived in
Wheeling, w. Va, for many years, was
one of those who cannot find the hid
ing place again themselves. For the
first time in his life he was to leave
town. For some reason he could never
explain he feared that his bank would
fail while he was gone, so he took the
money he had saved out of it and hid
it. That was the last time he ever saw
the money, though he broke down from
worry due to his search for it and died
a year later He had not been in his
grave two days when his sons wife
began housekeeping. She found some
old shoes in a closet and had her hus-
band try them on before throwing any
away, and in the toe Of one he found
an obstruction. Sure enough, there
was the lost money-SS26.1S-r up
tight and securely concealed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

combustibles at all. The car stove has
given way to steam heat, supplied from
the locomotive, but still collisions oc-
cur, and with fearful loss of life, at
times. The principal trouble appears
to be that some of the coaches. espe-
cially the day coaches, In service are
TOO fragile to stand the grinding, crush
ing force brought to bear upon them
during a collision. The instant that
one Of them yields to the pressure Of
the car ahead it. is crushed or tele-
scoped and all its passengers are killed
or crippled. Those who are fortunate
enough to be in the Pullmans and 9TH
er strong coaches usually escape with
bruises and a few cuts from broken
glass.
If any lesson is to be drawn from
the disaster at Seneca, says the Detroit
Journal, it is that every car in the
train ought to be as nearly proof
against collapse as the best material
can make it. Then, in case two fast
trains should meet, the cars would only
be tumbled about on the ground, like
so many strong boxes. In such case
the passengers would have show for
their lives, because the natural instinct
is to hold fast to something at such a
time. The danger of a fire horror
would be lessened, because there would
be less kindling wood to be lighted.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

where the Railroad System of America
81 - Is Defective - -

The appalling disaster on the Wa
Dash which caused such heavy loss of
lie inyoluntarily sets human inyen-
tion at work. 1t is recognized that the
human equation must be taken into ac-
count and that in spite Of every pre-
caution employed accidents will occur
Men are bound to make mistakes and
When they are dealing with destructive
agencies mistakes prove costly. Orr
great volume of commerce, the tbou-
sands who ride daily in the cars on
business or pleasure bent, crowd the
railroads with traffic, and occasionally
IN the midst Of this mighty rush and
bustle, somebody blunders and calam-
ity follows.
IN earlier days train Travelled at
slower speed, coaches we're more fra
gle IN construction. They were light
ed by kerosene lamps. They were
heated by car stoves. A slight COLI
sion served to telescope the weaker
coaches. The broken lamps poured
Kerosene over the combustible ruins
and the deadly car stove communicated
nre to the heap, which soon became
the funeral pyre of the manned and
imprisoned passengers.
The lamp gave place to the Pintscb
gas system and that is giving way to
eiectflc lighting, which employs no
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

Aside from the public schools and
the churches, there have been no other
Important sources of enlightenment,
says Frederick Atkinson, superintend-
ent of education, in the March Allan
tic. A person may know how to read
and write, yet possess not the rudi-
ments of culture. The assertion is
made that 'eighty per cent can read
and write" thus leaving only twenty
per cent who cannot. If this refers to
the total Philippine population of
seven and half millions, and to
Tread" means to understand the ma
terial one is reading, and to write"
more than the writing of ones name,
then am willing to venture an opin-
ion that the amount of literaey would
be nearer the reverse of the above.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

A mosquitoes delight in music seems
now to be clearly proved Dr. Jolly, a
naval surgeon, who has been expert
menting at Madagascar, where these
troublesome insects swarm, and who
has written a description of their hab-
its and mode of life, says positively
that they are affected in a strange
manner whenever they hear a musical
instrument, especially a stringed one.
IF one plays in a ROOM" he says,
call the mosquitoes that are hidden in
it will begin to dance, and if the win
dows are open many more will dart in
and join the sport. Moreover, a per-
son who plays in the open air is soon
surrounded by so many of these in
sects that it is impossible for him to
give proper attention to his instru-
ment.-Stray Stories.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

"How much poetry can you write in
a day, Mr.. Demetricus?" inquired the
intelligent interviewer
"Ah, the amount varies, madam" re-
piled the unhappy poet Sometimes
it takes me half day to compose two
lines"
"And how much do you get for a
poem?" persisted the unabashed one.
THAT, again, varies. have received
as much as SIS"
Then the interviewer went through
a mental calculation, and reported the
income of Demetricus as $1,000 a year,
whereupon all the callow verse pro-
ducers in the country wrote to him to
ask how they, too, could bask in the
light of fame
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29
wnllnr % psr me nroner.

Readers of Jacob Grimm's beautiful
stories will remember that one of his
prettiest tales ends with the words,
Whoever refuses to believe this story
owes me a thaler." One winter morn
ing little girl rang the doorbell and
asked the servant if Herr Prof Jacob
Grimm was at home. When informed
that he was not she said, politely:
"Will you please hand him this thaler
when he returns?" The servant took
the coin, glanced at it curiously and
inquired who sent it and what it was
for. 81 owe him the money myself"
said the little girl. why? What
for?' Because don't believe the
story about the wolf"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

Russian reports say that the Sea OF
Aral has been steadily rising since
1891. The sea level is now four feet
above that Of 1874. The line of rail-
road from orenburg to Tashkend had
to be changed in order to avoid being
overfowed. Instead of sinking three
inches year as German geographers
had computed, the sea has been rising
at the rate Of four inches a year for the
last ten years.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

Apropos of the visit of Prince Henry,
the Review of Reviews for March com
ments editorially on Germany's re-
latious with the United States, and
especially on what the editor chooses
to term ''the American-German ele-
ment" in our population and their
loyalty as Americans. There is also a
full discussion of the recent Anglo
German amenities and highlands atti-
tude toward the United States in 1898.
Another international topic of great
Importance treated in this number of
the Review is the recently
compact between England and Japan.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

John S. Sargent, the American
painter now in London, has been paint
ing many portraits this winter, in
GLIDING several OF the Wertheimer fam
lily, whom his canvases have already
given worldwide fame, and group of
three young women named Hunter.
which is proclaimed veritably his mas
terpiece by those who have seen it in
his studio.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

William G. Brown, who has been
elected third vice president of the New
York Central railroad and placed in
full charge Of the operating and me-
chanical departments of the road, has
risen from the ranks. having started
as a section hand on the Milwaukee &
st. Paul. He is vice president and gem
eral manager of the Lake Shore rail-
road, which Office he viii retain.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

The engagement Of the earl of Lyt-
ton and Miss Pamela Plowden is an
nounced from London. The earl is
the son of the second earl Of Lytton,
better known as "Owen Meredith"
and the grandson of Bulwer Lytton,
the novelist. 1t is said he has inner
tied much of the mental capacity Of
his father and grandfather.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

Mayor Seth Low lately considered a
petition signed by Citizen Seth Low,
and granted the relief prayed for. 1t
is said Mr.. Low did not attempt to
influence the mayor in the slightest
degree in the matter.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

"Do you think you had better eat
another piece Of pie2" asked the
nefghbor lady, who had already given
little Bobbie one piece for running an
errand. Eyes, ma'am." replied Bobbie,
promptly. Il will If you wish me to-"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

The British tanker Clam is the first
vessel to cross the Atlantic using
petroleum for fuel. Each furnace has
a steam generator which blows the
oil, atomized, against friedrich wall.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29
FREE TOBACCO CURE.

Mrs. A. r. Raymond, s6i Charles street, Des
Moines, Ia, has discovered wonderful cure
for tobacco habit She is curing all her friends
She Will send receipt free to anybody sending
two cent stamp for postage. Write for it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

II is never right to say what one
does not mean, but why not mean the
nice things? Insincerity does not
necessarily follow in the wake Of DO
liteness.-M Ladies' Home Jour
nal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

Senator Tillman called Senator Bev-
eridge grasshopper during a debate
in the senate the other day. This is
the highest form Of senatorial court
esy now.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29
EARLIEsr RussIAN MIIIEr-

VIII you be short of hayl If so. plant a
plenty of this prodigally prolific millet.
to Tons of Rich Hay Per Acre.
Price so lbs. $3.50; 100 lbs So Low freigbts
John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse. wis. w
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29
EGGS THAT Will HATCH, 5 5f2% why ny

high scoring birds. Barred Plymouth Rocks per
setting So 90 S. G. +. Legborns per setting so
Pekin Ducks, per setting 81 so. s o. DAY.
sugarhouse station, salt Lake CITY. Utah.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

Frank Rakowski will pay dearly for
his offense against the nation which
he had taken oath to defend"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

If your religion does not sanctify
your life, your life will secularixe your
religion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

The church founded from wrong
motives can never do right work.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

Many ailments. particularly throat and
lung troubles, are attributable to unsan-
itary wall coverings. Alabastine has in
dorsement OF physicians and sanitarians.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29

Alabastine can be used over paint or
paper; paint or paper can be used over
Alabastine. Buy only In five pound pack
ages properly labeled; take no substitute.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-04-29
GOOD SEEDS PAY

GARDEN FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS.
cATALoGUE FREE. WHITE US.
V06ELER SEED CO.. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
EIkins Gets His Parole.

Des Moines, April 5.-Wesley Ell
kins. the famous boy murderer of CLAY,
ton county. will be paroled from the
penitentiary, where he has been for
nalf ms life The house yesterday
reconsidered the vote by which the
resolution authorizing the pardon was
lost and passed it, 4S to 35. II had
been lost the day before by vote of
~ to 46. The resolution had passed
the senate and now goes to the govern,
or and will be his sufficient warrant
for granting a parole. The terms of
the resolution require that Elkins shall
remain on parole for ten years before
receiving full pardon. The case has
been the most bitterly fought of any
case before the legislature. and while
many are fearful OF permitting the
young man to leave the penitsntiary.
me public generally 10 wva satisfied
Win the result,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Reorganization at Indepen dence.

Des Moines, April 5.-Articles of in.
corporation OF the Gedney Hotel and
Power company of Independence were
filed with the secretary of state. The
capital is $4,000 and the incorporates
are Anton Hageman. T. j. Ahearn and
A. r. Campbell This is the company
which has practically purchased all of
the great properties built at Independ.
ence under the patronage of C. w.
Williams. the horseman. who lived
there, and it includes big hotel. an
electric street car system and much
land. The property has been allowed
to rest for severa, years. but has re.
Gently been sold.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Judge Kelly Grants Injunction.

Waverly. Ia. April 2.-Judge Kelly
granted an Injunction restraining the
officers of the Ancient Order of the
Red Cross, n fraternal insurance or
der. with headquarters in this city
from transferring their funds and
property to the Bankers Union, a sim
liar organization. with headquarters
at Omaha, which recently entered into
an arrangement to absorb the Red
Cross membership. The Ancient Or.
der of the Red Cross was founded in
1898 by A. NJ, Potter and is said to
have membership of $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Fire at State Institution.

Des Moines, April 1.-The state
board of control received word of the
burning of the laundry building, be.
longing to the state at the insane hos.
pital at Mount Pleasant. The fire is
supposed to have started in the upper
stories of the building Most of the
machinery was saved. but the loss will
be considerable. The building burned
few days ago at the Anamosa peni.
Tertiary used for machine shop did
not belong to the state, but was erect
ed by contractor and the state had
no interest in il.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Saved MANY a Time.

Don't neglect coughs and
colds even if it is spring. Such cases
often result seriously at this season
just because people are careless. A
dose of one minute Cough Cure will
remove all danger. Absolutely safe.
Acts at once. Sure cure for coughs,
colds, Group, grip, bronchitis, and
other throat and lung troubles. Il
have used One Minute Cough Cure
several years, says Postmaster G. o.
Dawson, Barr, Ill. sit is the very
best cough medicine ON the market.
1t has saved me many severe spell
of sickness and l warmly recommend
it. F." The children's favorite.
Engbretson Phar.
Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Wants to HelD Others.

81 had stomach trouble all my
life" says Edw. Mehler, proprietor
of the Union Bottling Works, Erie
Pa, land tried all kinds of rene
dies, went to several doctors anC
spent considerable money trying t.
get a moments peace. Finally / rea6
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and have
been taking it to my great satisfac.
tion. 1 never found it's equal fol-
stomach trouble and gladly recommend
it in hope that 1 may help other
sufferers. " Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cures all stomach troubles. You don't
have to diet. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat.
Engbretson Phar.
Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Blows Open Machinist,s Head.

Perry Ia, April 3.-John Lessel, a
machinist in the Milwaukee shops
here. met with an accident yesterday
which cost him his life. While he
was repairing a sand reservoir, which
had become clogged, the air pressure
used to force the sand through a pipe
into the sand domes on the engines
blew the top off. striking Lessel in the
face. tearing away the entire left side
of his face and nearly severing the
head from his body. 3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Shot in His Left Leg.

For all kinds of sores, burns, bruises,
or other wounds DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is a sure cure. Skin diseases
case of piles. Cooling and healing.
None genuine but DeWitt's. Beware
of counterfeits. II suffered for many
year from sore caused by gun shot
wound in my left Leg" says A. S.
Fuller, English, Ind. ''It would not
heal and gave me much trouble. ]
used all kinds of remedies to no pur-
pose until l tried DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. A few boxes completely
cured me- -
Engbretson Phar.
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
To Lower Street Car Fares.

Des Moines, April 3.-The Des
Moines City railway has voluntarily
proposed to the city council to sell
eight tickets for quarter, to be ac-
cepted as fares between the hours of
and a. m. and s and 7 p. m. The
proposition is made with the reserva.
tion that If any other street railway
company is granted a franchise the
fare will be restored to 5 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09

"A neighbor ran in with a bottle OF
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy when my son was
suffering with severe cramps and was
given up as beyond hope by my
regular physician, who stands high in
his profession. After administering
three doses of it, my son regained
consciousness and recovered entirely
within twenty-four hours" says Mrs.
Mary Halter, of Mt. Crawford, Va.
This remedy is for sale by Wangler
Bros. druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
II. r. Paine Killed in Runaway

Fort Dodge, Ia, April 5.-H. R.
Paine, an old settler of Webster coun-
ty, a prominent farmer near Dayton,
was instantly killed in a runaway ac-
cident Thursday night Paine was
driving down a steep hill when the
team ran away. Paine was thrown
violently from the wagon seat and his
neck was broken by the fall. A coro-
ner's jury returned a verdict of acct
dental death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Dora Sentenced to Prison.

Des Moines, April 5.-Dora Wooten,
the prettiest girl that has been hauled
into the district court for many a
month. was yesterday sentenced to six
months Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary at Anamosa by Judge Holmes.
Sentence was pronounced as a result
of the girl stealing $25 from the fam
lily of j. r. Lundy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
House Defeats EIkins, Pardon.

Des Moines. April 4.-By vote of
AZ to 46 the house of representatives
yesterday refused to recommend the
pardon of Wesley Elkins, confined in
the penitentiary at Anamosa for life
for the murder of his father and STEP
mother. He was only IL years old at
the time the murder was committed
and is now %.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Latter pav Saints at Lamont.

Lamont, Ia, April 1.-THE religious
convention of the Latter Day Saints
closed yesterday. The general Sunday
School association of the same sect
met The report of Secretary Krohl
showed a total membership of 1874
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Neglect Means Danger.

Don't neglect biliousness and con-
stipation. Your health will suffer
permanently if you do. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers cure such cases.
M. b. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says
."DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
most satisfactory pills l ever took.
Never grippe or cause nausea. -
Engbretson Phar. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
Scandinavian Disannears.

Onawa, Ia, April 5.-Miss Belle
Mann, one of Monona county's schooi
teachers, has suddenly disappeared
and all efforts to trace her where
abouts have been in vain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09

Makes children eat, sleep and
grow makes others strong and vigor.
Gus. Makes healthy family. That
what Rocky Mountain Tea does. 35
cts r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09

If troubled by weak digestion,
loss of appetite, or constipation, try a
few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach
and liver Tablets. Every box war
ranted. For sale by Wangler Bros
druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
IOWA HAPPENINGS.
Murphy Knocked out.

Carroll. Ia, April 4.-Australian
Billy Murphy of Sioux City was
Knocked out last night in the third
round by Clarence English.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09

Spring time is the time to use
Rocky Mountain Tea. Keeps you
we'll all summer Great spring life
renewer. 30 cts. r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09

1 live and let my brethren live
With all that's good with me.
Unto the poor some cash | give,
The balance give Rocky Mountain
Tea.
r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09

The colors of Putnam Fadeless
Dyes are the brightest, fastest and
most durable of any. Test them.
Sold by druggists, l0c package.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09

BRoMO-LAx Contains no quinine) for
quickly curing colds, grippe, neuralgia,
constipation, headache, etc. All druggists
sell it at Is cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09
ASTHI1ACURE FREE!
Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and Per-
manent Cure in all Cases.
Sent Absolutely FREE on Receipt of Postal

There is nothing like Asthmalene 1t brings instant
relief in the 1t when all else fails
The Rev G. F. WELLS, of Villa Ridge, Ill.,, says:
"Your trial bottle of Asthmalene received in good
condition cannot tell you how thankful feel for the
good derived from it. / slave, chained with
putrd sore throat and asthma for years / despared
sf ever being cured. saw yonr advertisement for the
sSe of this dreadful and tormentng disease asthma
and thought you had oveSpoken yourselves, but
resolved to give 1t trial To my establishment the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-09

We
the that Mr. Wells Well
LUTELY FREE OF large
Asthmaene will relieve
Company, 70 East lS0th St. n. Y. Druggists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-28


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