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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
copyright. 1905. by Daily story Pub. Coz


The sunshine seemed unusually
pleasant that bright spring morning.
How good 1t was to be out! How
the buds were swelling and how busy
the birds were, hopping about from
place to place choosing sites for their
summer cottages. All nature seemed
rejoicing that the long. cold winter
was past
Old Mrs. st. Leger stood for a mo-
mont in the open doorway, enjoying
u ALL then she noticed bit of vine
which the wind had loosened from
The trellis. She stepped on a chair
and stood on tiptoe to put the truant
back In its place, when she over-reach-
ed and would have fallen had not the
strong arm of passerby caught her
and deftly placed her on the veranda
floor.
Lucky thing happened to be pass
ing or you would have had a nasty
fall If not a broken limb"
ut was indeed fortunate for me and
4 am very grateful to you," she said
as she looked at the tall form bending
over her.
What were you trying to do?
Bring me hammer and some nails
and Ill fix that broken trellis for you.
IT'S not the handiest thing in the
world for woman to do that kind
of work"
Seems as though the place needs
quite bit OF fixing. guess I'll have
to get q man In for day or two"
You're bit like myself, ! see. You
miss your partner and miss mine.
But you're better of than am; you're
in your own home, while I've had to
give up mine and go and live with
my children. None of them want me,
SO | have to Give round" with them.
DO you understand. Stay with this
one a while and then with that,
always feeling that I'm not wanted
and In the way" A mournful tone
had crept into his voice and shade
across his kind face.
She sighed In sympathy as she
said: 81 know, and that's what I'm
coming to. The children say that
can't stay here another winter Last
fall had to sell my COW and through
NhO WhhhSi hiuCu al my C0lCkenS.
I bate to give up my little home
where I've been so comfortable all
these years. This living with the
children takes away the independent
feeling that makes one so contented."
That 1t does; I'd rather live on
less and have 1t under my own roof"
They sat awhile in silence. The
warm spring sunshine fell on their
locks. whitened by the SHOWS of many
winters; their toil-worn hands lay
idly In their laps. The tabby cat was
taking nap on the old lady's skirt
and his dog Rover, which followed him
everywhere, lay curled up at his feet.
They had spent useful lives and had
looked forward to a winter of quiet
content. which. alas! seemed to have
slipped from the grasp of each.
'r''f'Weil I've ono more summer in the
old place anyway. My tulips and GRO
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

"5e ready, Mary, In half an hour"
fortably together. What's to prevent
us getting married. We could both
have a home then and not be showed
from pillar to post, or made to feel
that we're in the way" and a great
longing crept into his voice while his
eyes grew moist.
There's a good deal of truth in
what you say, James Crosby, butt
wonder If we could get along to-
gether?"
ITO be sure we could If we made
up our minds to do it. I'd be willing
to sacrifice something If l could only
SIT at my own Preside once more.
I'm tired of being showed around from
one child to another and wanted by
none"
1--WE not come to that yet but will
next winter If something isn't done"
"As I've said, I've always liked your
looks. I'm sure you're not hard to get
along with"
We'll, I'd do my best to make the
home comfortable for you, and, as /
rather like your looks, but-what will
the children say?"
They need know nothing about it
until 1t is done. I'd leave you enough
when died so that you wouldn't
have to live round. The children
ought to be glad that they wouldn't
be bothered with us"
That's so. We could live here,
couldn't we."
Yes, If you like, Mary. I'd buy
COW and some chickens; then I'd look
after the garden and provide for the
house."
They were silent for some time,
thinking of the future; then he reach
ed over and took her hand as he said;
Think of having home, Mary,
where we could do as we pleased, and
not feel in the way. Think of the
comfort, the JOY of ones own home!"
yes, 1t would be nice. | wouldn't
have to go and live with the children.
I'll do it, James, and try to make you
SO comfortable that you'll never re-
greet it," and she looked up into the
kindly face beside her.
m sure you VIII, Mary" he said,
IS he kissed her. II. too, will do my
best to make your life contented and
happy. Now we'd better go to the
minister's at once, before the children
get knowledge of 1t, and have a
chance to make fuss"
But, James, I'd like to clean the
house up bit, and"
"You can tidy up the house, Mary.
while clean the yard. Just think of
having home; feel ten years
younger at the thought. Now, I'll 60
up street and get the license while
you get on your bonnet Then wen
go over to the minister's and get mar
ried; Wen come back to our own
home for dinner. After dinner I'll get
a pony and carriage and we'll drive
out into the country and look after a
cow and some chickens"
He stopped and kissed the bright.
CHEEKY face of the old lady, and said.
as he walked to the gate:
BE ready, Mary. in half an hour.
for I'll he back then"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
Comforts of Travel

The porter on the Calllola',1 - {,
this winter will be prepaieu 4,
gentleman's trousers Wnli .ssoJucs
This is a new wrinkle MISE srsss,s
the benefit of tastidious u %
isn't absolutely necesssl ,sor, j
along an extra pair OF trous , ~,
the porter works while yV SslIy J
ON this luxurious tram u ,Sirs;
reports are received by 1 ~ ID
are the latest morning s4s trs
newspapers issued en- r ,orU bOoE
tionery, a library Of wes. gStSltlsy
current magazines. A % ii
ciser for those who wish ,rlc 4
their athletics, and eleoa o,hx
irons for the ladies are
comforts. AZ 10 II,
fast flyer at the front
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

: LITANY OF DEAD LOVE
Z MEMORY BoYHoOD
A MEMORY OF BoYHOOD

Saw Rose. do YOU remember
The day YOU sang his rhyme
Az the nightingale in December
Yottr voice rang like a chime.
No thrush's note rose sweetef'
As your linnets carol clear
With music's mournful meter
That thrilled the spellhound ear
Fate keyed their hearts together
pitched to the self-same tune
But fckle as a feather,
You changed with every MOON
Sweet was the summer season
When he and you first met
To love you was his treason,
Then he Is a traitor yet!
Your lustrlous eyes shone brighter
Than stars that gem the Dawn
Your buoyant step was nbntei %,
Than soft tread OF tlmorous la"h'
Your rose-leaf face was fairer
Than foam from wind-swept spray
Your beautys rich and rareT
Than blithe harbinger OF May.
Times up for love and i laughRfies I:;
For soft vows and bridal Dllss'
Remorse must follow after
And chill sweet clinging KISS.
THEY'VE had their share OF pleasure,
They've drained the sweets OF lie;
Joy gave them heaping measure,
OF Loves keen lusty strife.
Farewell. the farce is ended,
The tawdry play Is done,
Love dies when undefended,
Like some suppllant in the sun.
We never can rekindle
The fire on Fancy's shrine,
The smoldering fire will dwindle-
That fire we deemed divine!
Registry Division, Chicago Postoince'
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

Farewell the ties are broken
That linked them In the past,
The parting words are spoken,
Loves sky looms overcast.
The first mad, boyish passion
Has spent It's fierce delight
They loved in frantic fashion
And part In foolish spite.
oh, Love, how may they sever
The bond that held them twain7
lis hard to part forever.
To quaff the cup OF pain.
But they must sup of sorrow
And taste Of bitter grief
How drear will dawn the morrow
That brings them no relief.
Their love had too much laughter,
And not enough of tears;
Remorse must follow after
The love that laughs at fears.
Your memory he Will cherish,
The fairest of his foes
TIL Life itself shall perish,
And Death his door disclose.
We never can recapture
Those joys of bygone years.
That first fine godlike rapture
Lies quenched in haunting fears.
Who wins sweet Fame will lose her,
Who loses her will gain,
Though Fancy still pursues her,
Her strenuous quest is vain.
The fairness of the flower
Bloomed richly In your face,
For Beauty was your dover.
The heirloom of your race.
Gray eyes that shamed the morning,
Charged with shy, pure disdain,
Flushed with fine girlish scorning,
AS starshine drenched in rain.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
"a "a @

10 Sa az Seeds have national reputation
as the earliest, finest, choicest the earth
p pISNt es5 They will send you their big
enough seed to grow 'ose'ner with
6'00O tpe, solid CabbaQes.
1000 rich, juicy Turnips
2 5'OOO bl3nehing, nutty Celery.
71'0 OOO rich, buttery Lettuce.
1000 splendid Onions,
,O0O rare, luscious Kadishes
m, 1000 gloriously brilliant Fic,vor.
ms great offer is made in order DIS 70 :;
For you to try their warranted seeds s
S yro,v w me you once plant them YOU will
ALL FOR BUT leo POSTAGE,
fV yo% W you oSn vii return this notice. and
wlli add to the above a big pacls Sse, th asyy
earliest earliest Sweet Corn ON eartbSSsI,s s1e
Fourth OF July-fully 10 DAYS earlier i tSs5
0Ory' Peep o Day, etc, etc. NV. N. III fJIn
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
Tree That Should Paw R.nt.

Probably the most costly tree in
the world is the plane tree which
grows in Wood street, in the city of
London. 1t occupies space which
would bring in a rental Of $3.50 per
annum, and this capitalized at thirty
years purchase gives a value of
$37,5OO.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
EA
Loeksmlth,s InaenIou.

ingenious lnventi,,
An ingenious lock has -. ~
in the knob, or handle, Of ~ pa
The mechanism Of the loci Il ' "a
structed that a person on n. y o
of the door can, by turning n, Ii
in one direction, lock the doo ~ 9,
1t cannot be opened, even by " =
the outside. By turning the -. !
the opposite direction. the S Sa.s !
locked, but can be opened on y.
side by the use of a key desis ~
At the lock.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
Raise crIekets for Fighting.

Among the curiosities of Canton are
shops where crickets are raised for
fighting, as the Filipinos' fighting
cocks. The Chinese gamble on the
results, and a good fighting cricket
is sometimes sold for 500.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

They sat enjoying the pleasant
spring sunshine, the balmy air and
the chorus of song from Gods little
choiristers. A quiet, restful feeling
seemed to take possession of the old
man who presently said:
Mrs, st. Leger, this is a pretty and
a neat little home; you would hate to
leave 1t as disliked leaving mine.
We are both well-to-do. Both have
grown-up children, and both without
a home, or nearly so. Now you need a
man about the place. and woman
I've always liked your looks and be-
lieve we could get along pretty com
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
cau... Board 70 Adl' s.,

Just as the pit was Uu prOds'
San Francisco Grain snu ~, spp
change recently somsOV,IAs BIZ
bottle of asafetIda into ' y. ~
and the members q. us yo!s
By a silent but unanimous
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
Consumption Of ssn,.

In the United STATE.
lunches OF the fruit a.. WA
each year, and the demanS oOaaas
ing at the rate OF 25 ma, la''ss
Europe. although the eons, cent 4
present is less. yet the -. pua {
crease is quite 80 per cs". q
More than $50 steamers Ara ~. si''is
gagged in the collection .ns s nov =
ton OF bananas, inclua,r"S al'tss
fruit boats, which have . ns "
pacity of $4,000 punches esos as :
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
EA
Don't risk any money
doubtful tea Schllllns
Best is your tea.
Makes Him Tired.

"a man who tells me nov ~
wants me to cut his hair maze
tired" said the barber, after 'l'
toner had departed. I wan.
to tell me how he wants bis l'n
not his impressions oil DIS i
views" ut can't be helped y
his companion. "Once NueD u,
to a house to cut a mans y !.
called his wife into the FO0u
me how to do it."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

cuses are looking fine. Horace used
TO say TO me. Wife. yours are the
finest and earliest tulips on the
street. He loved to look at them
as he sat at the south window. Just
around the corner I've a bed of pam
sizes and already the buds are show
ing"
You've a clump of daffy-down-dil-
lies. somewhere" he said. catching her
spirit. 81 always like those for they
remind me of England and my child
hoods home"
Listen, co you hear the bluebirds
In yonder grove? See that inquisitive
robin; do believe the same robin
builds in, our apple tree every spring"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
Ian. Drink Much WIT,

Japs Drink Much Water
A gallon of water a day Is q
by every japanese who practices
nearly all do, the gymnastics 90
as ju-jitsu.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PIIn)
Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrudllg hs
druggist will refund money II PAL0 OhIAl
fails to cure you In 70 IA days. Ac
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

Overheard at the Furflas
obsequious Clerk-"oi, c ,.,a, 4,
am, l can't sell you a 'Aii .,'' Odc.
YOU have on at the same r
Woman's Home Companion
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
tt A
You think one tea as god
as another?
Why don't you buy ii
lowest price you see in ID
window?
Your grocer returns your money Il ~ ID
like sehilling's Best.
Grewsome Collection

A French professor is the oylsl
a collection of 800 human heads n
resenting every known race Of psa
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
Apples as "Niqhtcaus.-

The apple is such a common hi
that very few persons are isnf,
with its remarkably eficacious ned.
nal properties. Every one ous.t
know that the very best thing be .
do is to eat apples just before rstrsl
for the night.-Family Doctor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
Lonq Meal,

ca, a MADRID restaurant keeper has
the. u woman for a meal. He swears
ina ' ,s sne ate and drank without ceas.
ing from 8 p, m. to Q a. m. "
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

NV I,,. sure Pisos Cure for Consumption sawed
Msn,s e S ,nree years ago.-MRs. THos. RonpIrs
~P'' street Norwich. N. Y, Feb ~ 1000
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
EA
Take-back your money
and keep the tea-you may
give it away if you like.
Your grocer returns your money II YOU dom.
Photooraphy for prlson...

Photography lessons for prisoners.
says the report of the prison commits.
sioners for Scotland, have been at
tended with very successful results.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
largest suIldlns in the worla.

Tne Crystal palace accommodates.
more people than any other huIId,ns
In the world. 1t will hold 1oO. goo
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

m. 10000 Plants for 1sc.
SINS ms Is 2 remarkable offer the John A.
oal1er seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. makes
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
Trades in London

According to the late returns y
are 1856 distinct trades being and
on in London and its suburbs
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAi
Take Laxative BrOmO Qulnine Tablet. A 4
gists refund the money II II fails % GIN
Groves signature 10 on each boz. Il
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14
EA

You can spoil good team
boiling, you can't make b,d|
tea good.
In every package OF sehining's Be-; 7.
booklet: How to Make Good Tea.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-14

New York is too Tar u
Japan; San Francisco
nearer.
Your grocer returns your money "
like Schilling's Best.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
IN and for the County OF oxford. on the BIRD day
OF Feb IN the year OF our Lort one thousan'
nine hundred and FIVE, the following matte
having been presented for the action tnereupoi
hereinafter indicated, 1t Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terssted, by causing copy Of this order TO b'
published three weeks suecessively IN the oN
ford Democrat, q newspaper puOnsheu at SOuti
Paris, IN said County, that they may appear AZ !
Probate Court to be held a, Paris, on th'
third Tuesday OF Mar. A. ID. 1893, AT nine OF tn'
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon i
they see cause:
ELISHA c. GILMAN late OF Paris, deceased
flrst account presented for allowance by Jame'
;. Wright. administrator with the will annexed
ELISHA c. GILMAN, late of Paris, deceased
petition for Differentiation of collateral Inherit
ance tax and petition for order TO dlstriOute oal
ance RENAL. ing In his hands presented by lamei
; Wright, administrator with the VII! annexed
JOHN \. DENSEN. late of oxford. deceased
petition for license To sell and convey real estate
presented by ". " Dennen, trustee.
JOSIAH :. HODGDOS. late OF Peru, lie
ceased; final account presented Tor allowance OA
W II Eastman, executor.
MARY 5. GRAY. late of Denmark deceased
petition for the appointment OF George W. Gral
or some other suitable person as administrato
lie bonis non presented by Lizzie IL Pendexte'
sister.
JOHN y. DENNEN, late of oxford, decea ell
hnal account presented for allowance by w. W
Dennen, executor.
BENZ. f VIRGIN, late OF Mexico, deceased
petition for license TO sell and convey real es
tate presented by George W. Brown, admins
traitor.
ADDISON E. HERRICK, Judge Of said Cour;
true eOpy-Attest:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
[coNriSUEp.l

Swiftly the jester glanced around
him. he room had no other door than
that before which the troopers were
crowded. He was fairly caught in Il
trap. icmo'Tefully his thoughts flew
- the young girl and the trust she
lad imposed in him. How had lie re-
wurGed that confidence? BY Il temerity
whicl. .Cc this treachery on the part
If the h'mcE5ack possible. Even now
before IN stood Triboulet, bowling
ironically.
Il trust you are well?' jeered the
iwar::, md. with light. dancing step,
so side. And tie lady-is she also
well this morning: How pleased you
both were to see me yesterday" as
suming an insolent. albeit watchful,
pose $50 you believed had run away
from the duke? AS if he could get OIL
without me. What would be Il honey
.noon without Triboulet!"
Enough Of this buffoonery.." said a
decisive voice, and the dwarf drew
OK. not without a grimace, to make
IN Tor Il person of soldierly mien
who now pushed his way TO the front.
over his dOublet this gentleman wore
/ somewhat frayed but embroidered
cloak: his broad hat was fringed with
gold that had lost its luster; his cOun-
tenance, deeply burned, seemed that
of an old campaigner. He regarded
the fool courteously, yet haughtily.
Your sword, sir.' he commanded
in the tone Of one accustomed to being
obeyed.
ITO whom should l give it?' asked
the dukes jester.
ITO the Vicomte de Cruise, COM
mandant of the town. l have writ
for your arrest as hereto"
Who has lodged this information
against me?"
"Triboulet. That is, he procured the
dukes signature to the writ
"And you think the duke a party to
this farce, my lord:" said the fool,
with assumed composure. 1T has not
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
"What was Meant" VS.. GAS Con-
slider It,"

Editor Maine Farmer: In the Farmer
of Feb. 8 appear two articles "What
Was Meant" by the editor, and "As
Consider It," by S. F. Emerson. In the
Farmer of July last reads the follow
ing editorial, "If the profits of the dairy
business are small, then double the
number of cows and thereby increase
the profits" In Mr.. Emerson's reply
he has hit the nail square and fair on the
head when he says ''to double the num-
Der of cows means larger supply of
dairy products and larger supply
means lower price and decrease in
profits; supply and demand regulate the
price" The Maine Farmers advice to
double the number of cows would be all
right for limited number of farmers to
follow and they would reap good har-
vest, but for all as state or for the New
England States to follow would be a
mistake. Just now We are passing
through an experience with potatoes
and apples, showing plainly what over
production will do for prices. "As natur-
al as water runs down HILL" so right
here supply and demand step in and
regulate prices. As many of US farmers
know too well, the profit on last seasons
crop potatoes has been and will continue
to be very small. Would the editor of
the Farmer have us double up our pota-
to crop this coming season? l find as a
rule the Farmers advice is practical and
safe to follow in selling crops as we'll as
growing them, but in this case the
Farmer can well afford to acknowledge
the corn" to Mr.. Emerson.
As it looks to one farmer.-Gale Bur-
rell, Garland in Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Treatment of Horses.

Professor N. S. Mayo, prominent
veterinarian, gives the following sugges.
tions on doctoring horses:
The day of the "horse doctor book
is passing. Prevention, sanitation and
than mere medication.
Disease is no longer the mysterious
visitation of Providence that it was con-
sidered to be. Its causes are definite
and in most cases we'll known.
At present most veterinarians of ex'
perience. if required to choose between
medicine and good nursing, would in a
great majority of cases prefer to dc
without medicine, counting the nursing
more important.
Bright sunlight is an excellent dis.
infectant and should be admitted into
all suspicious places.
Give no medicine to animals you
would not be willing to take yourself in
small amounts.
The more experience one has with
balky horses, the less he feels like giving
advice.
The best food, the fanciest stables,
the most expensive implements and
equipments will not make up for the
lack of good loving care.
What do you give your horse to make
him look so tiue?" the traveller asked of
the English farm lad.
Lots o. rubbin, sir" was the reply
TO get sound colts and geldings we
must breed to sound stations. Halt
the horses sold cannot be sold as sound
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Potatoes Are Cheap.

Fifty cents barrel for HebrOns and
80 for Mountains are making anything
but glad the heart of the ArOoStook
potato raiser. In this connection the
Fort Fairfield Review says: Last year
in ArOostook the best flour was 80 or
less per barrel, and potatoes 50, or in
other words the farmer had to take
only two barrels or less of potatoes
with which to buy barrel of the best
-four. This year -four is S7.75, and po-
tatoes so cents. the farmer having to
haul in 10 l-2 barrels of potatoes to get
one barrel of flour, eight times as many
as last year. The Review advises farm
ers now to slice their potatoes, string
them and dry them over the stove, as
is done with apples, then CRATE them
into flour, and eat bread made Of potato
-four instead of wheat flour.
During the month of January 6SS, ,532
bushels of potatoes were shipped from
Aroostook, making the total from the
crop of 1904 up to and including Jan.
81, 1905, 3.29O,S60 bushels, or an in
crease of 4S4,3ll bushels during the
same period in 1904. This increase in
Weld however, has been superabun-
dance from the Aroostook farmers
point of view, inasmuch, as the supply
outstripped the demand to such an OK.
tent as TO bring the price down to a
point where the profit vanished.