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Arizona republican., 1903-12-27

cality. Of course their first efforts are directed to rendering you helpless. Now, take the man who does not know how to box, who has never been drilled to keep cool and calm in moments of danger. What happens to him? He is probably found lying in the gutter in the gray light of early morning, his pockets rifled and perhaps a fractured skull.
 Then look at the man who as a boy learned to protect himself, who knows the science of self-protection, and who can stand firm and true before a cou- pie of fast flying fists.
 He is probably pitted against cou- pie of burly, clumsy, cowardly ruftians. They come at him with murder in their hearts. Does he lose his seif-pcsses- sion? On the contrary he waits for the attack, selects the. toughest-look- ing one, with the idea of getting him out of the way first; measures his man carefully and then sends a we'll directed blow, right or left, as the case may be. Ten to one MT. Rutfian goes down. That leaves ample time to van quish footpad No. ?.
 This is only one picture to illustrate the great advantage of a knowledge of the art of self-defeRse and the quail ties which go with it. A thousand in stances might be quoted where the qualities which saved this. man frcm the footpads would come into play.
 Therefore I say everyone should learn to box; let all parents encourage their boys to learn to protect them selves with their fists. It does net make ruffians of them: it does not teach them to be vicious; it does not turn them into bullies. But it does make them manly, upright self-pos- sessed, clear-headed men.
 They know their power and can af- ford to be merciful; they are ccOl and therefore do not fear danger; they are mild-tempered, and therefore loyable. When they are right, they advance with a determination which brooks no obstacle; when they are wrong they hold their peace. Learn to box; but
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27
PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SELF DEEPEN S E|
-. By Robert FitzsimmOns. n.nHsmzzn.

with his hands and arms. Different forms of athletics require entirely diff ferent styles of training. Some do not require as much head work as others. Perhaps the boxer has more need for clear, cool headwork than any other kind of an athlete. He has so many lessons to learn before he can be rated as even a fair boxer that it takes a long while to reach any sort of perfec- tion. He has not only his brain and muscles to build up, but his brain must be properly trained. All of this takes time, and can be done only by long, careful. systematic and faithful train ing and muscle building.
 One thing that I want particularly to impress upon the young athlete is the priceless value of a good home and pleasant home surroundings. Some boys and young men have an idea that an athlete must be tough. :" This is all wrong, and it has been proved time and again that the athlete, whether runner, wrestler. boxer CT anything else can best fit himself for manly sports if he leads a clean, whole some, good life. And this can best be found amid pleasant home surround ings.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27

It's a fortunate thing for the aver age man that not all the prayers are nswered-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27
PART II.-FIRsT ARTICLE.
Self Defense.-To Prospective Ath-
 letes,

The great secret of proper training for all kinds of athletic feats is to use common sense. This is the key note of success for all athletics.
 Common sense in eating, common sense in exercising, common sense in sleeping, all form a combination that brings one to success.
 One thing that I want to impress upon the young athlete is not to over tax himself at the outset. This mis- take has been the undoing of many youth who would have developed into a big, strong athlete if he had not started with wrong ideas of how to train.
 Different people need different work. A frail, delicate boy cannot stand as vigorous work at first as a big, lusty chap; and yet the little one has just as much chance as the big one if he only goes about things in the proper manner.
 Good health is the first essential of an athlete. If one is not healthy then he must endeavOr to build him. self up in this direction before start ing on any course of physical eXer- else.
 This can be done by laying down cer- tain rules and following them strictly. These rules are very simple.
 Six Rules for Young Athletes
 Do not drink.
 Do not smoke.
 Do not chew.
 Get all the sleep you can.
 Get all the pure, fresh air you can
 Get plain, wholesome food, and
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27

If you have weak lungs you have reason to fear pneumonia, and should keep at hand bot tie of Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy. It counteractS any tendency of cold or attack of the grip to result in pneumonia, and is pleasant and safe to take. It always cures, and cures quickly.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27

when boxing he has an advantage at once over one who loses his head, gets angry, and rushes headlong into dan ger. If you are boxing for exercise and pleasure a cool, clear head will help you to see every opening which your opponent offers.
 Keep Your Temper.
 Do not get excited, and you will not lose a single chance of scoring a point At the same time, you are good natur- ed and ready to laugh at any hard knocks you may receive yourself. All this is training for the molment of real danger.
 You may be attacked in the street by footpads. They intend to rob you, and you may be in lonely, dark To-
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27

president came to Mir. r. Kansan he gave him an exhibition of those fam ous white teeth, and as the senator or congressman said Mir. Kansan," the president said Delighted to meet you with the accent on the De" and with warm Sraps of the right hand, reaching at the same time with his left to the next man. a prominent Nebras- kan, and repeating to him ''Delighted to meet you same smile and same ac- cent. The president is at the third man and out of hearing before Mir. Kansan gets his breath and realizes that it is all over and Mir. Roosevelt will not have the benefit of the infor- nation that he really ought to have.
 That is the way the prominent Kan sans who go to Washington meet the esident.'-Hutchinso News.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27

be sure you learn the right way. Soft and Supple Muscles the Kind That
 Gives Athletes Speed, Strength and
 Lasting Power.
 A professional strong man came into my gymnasium one day and said, II would like to be a boxer"
 "A boxer, eh?" I replied. What makes you think you would make good boXer?"
 Why. I am as strong as a lion, Just come in here and I will show you"
 And then this strong man went into my gymnasium and took the heavy weights and the heavy punching bag and tossed them around like feathers. Tn a moment he was puffing and blow ing like a porpoise, but he stepped back and looked at me with a smile. He certainly was a picture of strength. The muscles stood cut all over his body in big knots. From head to foot he was one mass Of knotty, pTotruding cords.
 How is that for a starter?" he said.
 I did not say, word. His ignorance
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27
HARVARD'a NEGRO DEsATER.

r. Q. Morton the colored Harvard student who has been on the varsity debating team, halls from Washington and is 22 years old. He expects to en- ter the Harvard law school after he has completed his college course. HYoung Morton has a fine voice, back ed by an easy, graceful and modest manner. He has had considerable ex- perience in debating both in college and in school. He came to Harvard from Exeter, where he spent two years in preparation. While at the New Hampshire preparatory school he rep resented the school in two debates against the Havard freshmen team, of which Exeter lost one and won the other.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27
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Arizona republican., 1903-12-27
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Arizona republican., 1903-12-27

plenty Of it.
 Adhere to these rules, and gradually, but surely, you will find yourself be- coming stronger and stronger. Final ly the day will come when you will never knew sick moment. Then is the time to commence your exercising. At this stage another duty presents it. self.
 Find Your Weak Points.
 You must find your weakest physi- cal points. These must be built up so rest of your body.
 If your back is weak it must be strengthened; if your arms, your legs, CT your chest are weak you must pay particular attention to these parts until you feel that they are as strong as the rest of your body. After this has been accomplished you are fairly upon the road to the making of perfect physical man." Now comes the daily routine of regular training; do not forget that this routine must never be Overdone. It is just as harm full to overtrain, in fact more harm full. than it is not to train at all
 You may easily ascertain just how much exercise your system can stand. Then regulate your work accordingly. Gradually, rot all at once. must you work your system up to the point where it is capable of standing the strain which you desire to place upon it.
 How To Train.
 If you are training to be a runner you must strengthen your legs and thighs. You must also see that your wind is good. If you want to wrestle, you must have a good, strong back, chest. and neck muscles. as we'll as strong arms and legs. This is also the case with a boxer. Every one of his muscles must be well-developed. In addition to all this he must learn to be quick-quick on his feet and quick
Arizona republican., 1903-12-27
First Lesson in Boxing.-CooI Head and Good Temper Essential to Sue

cess.
 Boxing is one of the best exercises that a young man can take up. The art of self-defense, as it is called, brings into play so many qualities and helps to develop so many traits of character which figure in ones daily life that it furnishes quite a moral training in itself.
 An even, peaceful temperament is developed by boxing; patience is taught by the same means. A cool, clear head in moments of danger and confusion is always found in the man who knows how to use his fists for pleasure or protection as the case may be.
 In boxing, as in everything else there is a right and a wrong way It is a long road to travel before one can be called even a fairly good boxer. At the start, however, it is a good plan to memorize certain rules which must be strictly followed.
 Three Cardinal Rules.
 Keep cool.
 Do not get 'rattled.'
 Do not lose your temper.
 The mastery of these three rules is of more consequence than the learn ing of the many blows and guards which in time become the property of a boxer The blows are learned natur- ally. It is not everyone, however, who realizes the importance of mastering the three rules which I have laid down. It can easily be seen of how much importance they are. If a person is cool and good natured
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
Had Company in His Misery.

Miss Cynthia Roche, one of the most
beautiful girls at Newport, the other
day took a long ride with friends
through the country on motor car.
Its occupants becoming thirsty. the
car was stopped at little farmhouse.
and there the old farmer was very gal.
liant. He led Miss Roche on a little
tour of the estate. Among other inter
esting things he showed the young
girl a tremendous potato patch. Over
this patch he shook his head rravely.
He said that all the vines in It Lad
been ruined by parasite. Miss Roche
sympathized with the old man and
murmured:
Il am sorry to see this fine field of
potatoes so seriously diseased"
Eyes" said the farmer; "it is a
great pity. l have only one comfort {"
What is that?" Miss Roche asked.
"Why, Thomson's field, east there,
and Shannon's, on the south, are as
bad, If not worse, than mine"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24

gentle maiden who had to be shielded
from the sun, whose most arduous
exercise was riding in a victoria, who
was SO essentially feminine.
There is no chance for modern
Sir Walter Raleigh to spread his cloak
over mud puddle for a modern
queen. The queen would jump the
puddle. 1t is distressing for the men,
who, for the sake of self-respect, must
be stronger and sturdier than the
women. They must be the sturdy
oaks even II the ivy refuses to cling.
Their only hope is in developing in
to Samsons. AS soon as this has been
realized thoroughly they may be de-
pended on to rush for the physical
culturists, the gymnasiums, and the
turnvereins. The American girl will
force the American man to hustle for
muscle. Then everybody will have BIZ
cops which stand out like knotted
hawsers, and America will be the ath-
letic wonder of the world.
"A girl cook ia cap and gown on
a yacht? Why, it's outlandish!"
that what u man SAID, ana man
usually knows about things yachting,
but for once this gentleman with the
massive brain has been mistaken. 1t
isn't outlandish in the least. Who
ever found anything that common
girl might do outlandish, and If they
did, who would dare say so?
A yacht doesn't necessarily mean a
floating palace. Persons of moderate
fortune may indulge in the pleasures
Of small and comfortable yacht
without undue extravaganza, and
there is no place where girl may
have more restful or entertaining
time than aboard yacht. To ex-
change the binding sands Of a hot
beach for boat rocking over the cool
waves is too enticing an opportunity
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24

for the average summer girl to resist
If it comes to her. If she likes to
mess around" with cooking and that
sort of thing she will find it excellent
fun to go into the galley. put out the
cook in cap and coat and get up a
luncheon or a dinner.
The sweet, pale, clinging woman
has disappeared. She who screamed
and tainted on the slightest provoca-
ton has gone. In her place stands a
woman who Is robust, Independent
and fearless, and none the less beau
tiful because she is strong.
She is as great a devotee of out-of-
door games as the men of her fam
lily. She can go into any sport with
out being stigmatized by Nine. Grun-
dy as vulgar. She can carry rife
on her shoulder without being called
mannish. She knows how to use a
fishing rod.
The golf girl leads in outdoor life.
In short skirt and shirt waist sleeves
pushed above her elbows, hatless and
collarless. she is regardless of sun
and wind. She cares nothing for a
few freckles and an extra coat of tan.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24

II was when 1t began the abilene girls
career.
The modern athletic girl swims,
paddles her canoe ana rows. Old men
look at her with wonder.
I'm our days." they say as her boat
skins along, ''if a woman ventured
on the water at all 1t was in a fat
bottomed boat. And II that should
tip the least bit there were screams
and requests to be taken ashore inn
mediately. This new girl can row
as well as we can"
Really" said one healthy looking
girl to another not long ago, "the men
are getting positively rude nowadays.
II you ask one to go rowing he will
seat himself in the stern and natu-
rally expect you to do all the pull
ing"
you shouldn't row so well, then"
said masculine auditor.
The majority of girl athletes pre-
fer the surf bathing to a fresh water
dip, for, as one girl expressed it,
there is more credit attached to swim
ming in the breakers than to the same
exercise in still water. She no longer
takes her perfunctory dip in the surf,
but swims out some distance and then
comes swimming back with long,
steady strokes, which bring admira-
ton from the observers.
When she reaches the shore she is
not in the least tired and is quite
willing to accept a challenge OF any
of her male friends for race, in
which, If she does not come in first,
she is always close second.
She is not averse to taking off her
shoes and stockings once in while
and dabbling her feet in the water
when no one Is looking. That, again,
shows how she has broken away from
the bounds which once confined her.
When the weather prevents out-of-
door exercise the modern girl does
not NOPE in the house and read nov
els. She has her gymnastic outfit and
billiard table.
When fall comes and the out-of-door
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
cantaln HemphlII,s Great race.

The naval captain of whom the
kaiser said He knows his business"
has Just proved his fitness for the
compliment by sailing the battleshiD
Kearsarge across the ocean at a rate
of speed credible to an ocean liner
1t was a feat surprising all long-dis-
lance records of warships, including
the oregon's famous fast run around
Cape Horn. Capt. Hemphill modestly
passes on the praise to the men be-
hind the shovels in the fireroom, the
sweaty and grimy stokers. 1t Is the
gallant tribute of commander who
remained on duty continuously for
forty-eight hours rather than delegate
any of the grave responsibility to a sub
ordinate.-New York Evening World.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
HAD A WRONG EFFECT.
impressive Sermon Confirmed Lie
tener In Evil Ways.

impressive Sermon Confirmed LiS
tener In Evil Ways.
The little English vicar OF Hextoni
whose objection to high church ritual
ism brought him recently into con
fiict with Bishop Potter in New YORK
sat one day drinking a brandy anc
soda in the cafe of the Fifth Avenue
hotel.
A group of reporters surrounded
him. One of the reporters said:
why don't you try to down ritual
ism, Mr.. Fillingham, with sermons
rather than with violence?"
The vicar smiled. Sermons" he
said, have an effect always. but toe
often this effect is the opposite one tc
what the sermonizer intended"
How do you mean, sir?" the re
porter asked.
"I'll illustrate to you what | mean,
said the vicar. Il once had parish
Toner who was a miser. For this
mans benefit l preached one Sunday
a strong sermon on the necessity oil
charity, of philanthropy sermon on
the duty and the joy of giving. The
miser, at whom gazed often, seemed
impressed.
Next day met him on the street
well, John l said, what did yot
think of yesterdays sermon?
1t moved me deeply, sir he an
swered. 1t has brought home to me
so strongly the necessity Of giving
aims that, honestly, sir, I've great
mind to turn beggar.' New Yorl
Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
THE ORIGIN OF "sLABsIDEs."
Burroughs Home Named After Boy
hood COMPANION.

Burroughs Home Named After Boy.
hood Companion.
During dinner the other day at the
residence of Mr.. Burroughs, President
Roosevelt turned to his venerable host
and remarked:
Burroughs, l wish l could inspire
as much interest in any man as you
do in me. You know, have read all
you have written, and l love to hear
you talk; but l am always asking my
self some new question about you. l
never knew until few years ago why
you called your first book Wake
Robin, and l can't see how this de-
lightful place ever got such a name as
'Slabsides.'"
Cant tell you, sir, exactly" Mr..
Burroughs is reported to have replied.
But, when l was a youngster knew
a man whom we called old Slab
Sides He was a Presbyterian min
lister, a tall, lank, melancholy man,
and my father used to lend me out
to him to cut bait when he went fish
ing. He had a glass eye and a
chronic catarrh. One cold March day.
when the fish were biting, he was
greatly annoyed by having to resort
almost constantly to his handkerchief.
Finally he turned to me and said,
Johnny, don't you know some nice
boy l could hire on a small salary to
blow my noseT New York Mail
and Express.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
THIS ACCURACY REVIEW
DEP A II II NJ f n T

% for cooperation IN reformation to reduce
psstsdlIy erpenssUs mistdkss 10 Is for mechan-
scdI, commercial and professional people; the
employer, aapioye and customer; and consists
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Of DR.. Earl m. Pratt When you secure on any
subject an idea personally ussfuI TO you, and
goa aetsh to gipe 10 TO him. address him IN care
~ 1As John Crerdr library Marshall Field
BcsIdin5, Chicdgo He Is hunting the aphole so0rld
sssr for reformation Of eUery day use TO y0c.
snd no regrets MS Inability, personally to reply
TO contributors. SO far as possible he wishes to
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70 RHd here. You are at liberty TO send him
avg suggestion yow may care TO. His arcade
Tader libraries 0sre started IN 1879 and aoao con-,
tGtB unps5Ilshsd reformation dating back TO 1926
seitA systematic plans extending to 1852 Your
abort story of come eram'ple of Jorethought dc
posted tn the Arcads Indsr collection may prove TO
b. so@w beat monument.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
Iife,s LITTLE Duties.

It may be doubted if it is within
the power of any one man, however
great and powerful and gifted, to
change the current of the worlds
affairs, but there is scarcely anyone
who will contend that civilization
would not advance, the world become
better, and life for all grow more
beautiful, if each citizen would per-
form the simple and apparent duty
which he can easily do. There is one
sure way of reforming the world, and
that is for each person to contribute
his mite-Kansas City World.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
r.. nns. and the Lily.

A.. to,,, long ago. so they ten me-
IN In ,1 N garden where. nobody kinso,W,ns)iuv
There grSw sweet u, Iao osGssbionad NED white
rose.
Ana they both loved the amorous west
r,st wbv. I'm sure nobody knows;u
J99t th@ Wind was in love with the NY
A That grew by the homely white rose
IN the night came the amorous West
confused by the dark, ] suppose; ~
And the kiss that was me niea ~ re rose S
was pressed on the Ups VI t'e
.,d aver since then. so they tell me,
A,5 Vberever a sweet garden grows,
,,Wn SL naieness OF grief DER the lily.
nId q bliish on the face OF the rose.
Anu San Francisco Bulletin.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
Must Pay for Their outline

Capt. Miles o'Reilly, a New York
police officer, who has distinguished
himself more than once in his chosen
profession, has laid down new ruIa
of conduct for his men. He says that
they can have a big outing they have
planned providing they reach into
their own pockets and pay the ex.
pense. But he says they must NOT
sell tickets to saloon keepers. mer.
chants and others, who might exnect
returns that the officers could NOT
properly give.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
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Halls Family pills are the best.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
Japanese Exposition.

The only American exhibit ar tba
Osaka (Japan) exposition is that of
Oregon, whose legislature voted $4,000
for the purpose. Canada voted $40 o0o
and Austria $4,000 to aid exhibitors
and Germany is very well represented
in all lines. A syndicate of Japanese
incorporated with cash capital 81
$4,000, has purchased the Oregon
exhibit.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-11-24
A Cosmopolitan Thorouohfare.

A Japanese family have opened a
pretty log cabin near Magnolia, Mass,
for the sale of their waves. Right
across is the Indian store and not far
away Spanish tea house. Close by,
too, is an exhibit of oriental tapestries
and jeweled trinkets, while a He.
brew tailor who presses pants all day
long completes cosmopolitan group
of storekeepers.