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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Rane Suicide

They were from the farm and had
prosperous look. There were FIVE
of them and they just filled a whole
row in summer car. They had come
for the Exposition, but spent the
morning at the Carnegie gallery and
library, the conservatory and the park.
They enjoyed it, too, and were eager
in their comments of what they saw.
The father was sturdy and sixty and
the mother sixty and fair Three boys,
from twenty-five, perhaps, down to
twelve, keen-eyed, with bright eounte-
nances and neatly dressed, made UP
the rest of the family. All were
healthy and happy. No race suicide
in their township 1t was picture of
gentle womanhood and virile manhood
and budding boyhood, and 1t made
one long for the farm.-Pittsburg Dis.
patch.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Called TO Save postana.

She had had quarrel with her best
young man and in winding up the az
fair wrote him letter which called
for reply. After he had abased him
self on paper she intended to forgive
him. but as the reply had not come
at once, she retired to her room for
the usual feminine cry Presently the
bell rang, and as the maid was enjoy
ing her night out she dried her tears
hnrriedly, scrambled her hair into
shape and opened the door. There
stood the young man.
Come In" she said, rather ungra-
ciously. thinking that she could not
be very dignified under the circum-
stances. 81 wasn't looking for you"
with accent on the you.
ooh. I thought I'd come instead OF
writing and save q stamp. You're
always telling me to practice econ
omy."
AS this was true, she had to for
give him.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12


There viii be, when come home, though
the hill-gap in the west,
The friendly smile of the sun on the
fields that 1 love best;
The red-topped clover here and the
white-whorled daisy there
And the bloom of the wilding brair that
affairs the upland air,
There viii be bird-mirth sweet (mellower
none may knowD
The flute of the wild woodthrush the
call of the vireo;
Pleasant gossip of the leaves, and from
the dawn to the gloam
The lyric laughter of brooks there will
be when l come home.
There will be, when 1 come home, the
kindness of the earth
All, how l love it all, bounteous breadth
and girthl
The very sod will say-tendril, fiber and
root
Here is our foster-child. he of the wan
dering foot.
Welcome! welcomer' And loi I shall
pause at a gate ajar
That the leaning lilacs shade, where the
honeysuckles are;
l shall see the open door-O farer over
the foam,
The ease of this hunger of heart there
will be when 1 come homel
Clinton Scotland in the outlook.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Uncle Sans Confessional.

"To Account Conscience" This ac-
count was opened by the United
States government in 1911. 1t would
not be fair to infer from this fact
that the American conscience had its
awakening at so late date in the
country's history, but that year wit
messed the first return to the govern
ment, as the result of the "stiil small
voice" of money Of which it had been
defrauded some time before. Presi-
dent Madison found on his desk one
morning an unsigned letter in which
the writer confessed to defrauding the
government of two dollars, for which
his conscience had made him suffer
sorely. This amount was enclosed
with the request that it be turned into
the national treasury, the writer ex-
pressing the hope that this full resti-
tuition and repentance would restore a
clear aud easy conscience.
Up to date the amount received
from those who have defrauded the
government and become conscience
stricken is $500, 000.--American Illus
trated Magazine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
pIdn,t TraveI IN state.


A wandering Thespian, who van
ishes from Broadway every summer
and then turns up like a bad penny
when the big playhouses open for the
season was sighted in his usual
haunts. Hello, old boy!" cried one
of his rathskeller friends. Where
have you been summering?" ooh,
was out on the Pacific coast. Had a
delightful time. You know am very
fond Of travelling" $50 you told me.
I suppose you came through Oregon,
Colorado and the other picturesque
states of the golden west" YES,
passed through nearly all of them"
"And did you admire the Columbia
river very much?" mo, er-I passed
near it, but I didn't see it, That's
strange. l shouldn't think any one
with love for the picturesque would
miss seeing the Columbia river. But,
surely you Toasted your eyes on the
magnificent plateaus, giant ranges and
awe-inspiring geezers of Colorado?"
Didn't see any of them" What? You
mean to tell me you travelled through
the most picturesque part of America
and didn't even look out of the car
windows" The Thespian shook his
head and smiled 'sThe car didn't have
any windows" he said, 81 came across
in a box car
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

uncle, Captain Abel Woods, in whose
care she had been committed by her
father. 1t was obvious that a girl as
attractive as was Arabella and with
money to boot would not long remain
unmarried and when she did marry
the $500 allowed him annually for her
maintenance and schooling ceased.
Then Captain Bugbee came on the
scene and paid ardent court to Ara
bella. 1t is possible that Captain Bug
bee had had a regard for his parents
and also as to the future welfare of
his soul, but the one thing he loved
was money. Had he been a poet, and
happily he was not. his imprisoned
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Marriage bel" howfed the skipper.
odes would have been dedicated to
dollars rather than to raven tresses
or to liquid blue eyes. The very at
tractive personality of the girl was en-
tirely secondary to the snug sum of
money she would inherit and Captain
Bugbee determined at all odds to have
the money and as a necessity the
girl. But he did not find favor with
Arabella and the willy mariner enlist
ed the support of Captain Woods by
playing upon his cupidity. He prom
Used, that in the event of Arabella
marrying him he would reside with
his wife at the Woods home and the
$500 would be increased to $500
year. AS Arabella was gentle and
obedient Captain Woods and his wife
had no doubt Of succeeding in per-
suading her to consent to marrying
Captain Bugbee. He had no appar-
ent rivals, for country beaux were not
countenanced and she knew no one
outside of the village. True, she had
spent two months in Baltimore the
past year with Mrs. Woods sister, but
she seemed to have made no acquaint-
ances. The negotiation dragged and
Captain Bugbee's hunger to possess
the money grew. Finally, Arabella
was commanded by her uncle to pre-
pare to marry Captain Bugbee in
three weeks, and, to his surprise, the
girl made no violent protest.
You see / was all prepared for the
wedding" said the clergyman as he
reached the deck of the schooner,
pointing to book in his hand. ct
won't be until tomorrow night" re-
piled the skipper 81 was obliged to
run up to Rushton tonight"
"As long as I'm aboard I'll go with
you." responded the minister. ''I've a
few things to attend to in Rushton."
Are you a Clergyman" enquired
the man who had hired the Amanda
and who had just come up out of the
cuddy.
Mr.. Club replied in the affirmative
Then" said the man, "Pd like a
word or so with you"
The two disappeared down the cud-
dy ladder
81 hope that sick man won't die on
board" unused the skipper; ''he must
be worse or what would preacher
have to do?"
The occupants of the cuddy remain
FED below until the schooner reached
its destination and then, with pre-
occupied countenance. the Rev. Mr..
Club accompanied the two passen-
gers ashore. asking the skipper to
wait half hour for him.
When he came back the mariner In
quired IL he had buried the sick man.
Rather mysterious, but license all
regular" replied the clergyman, "the
sick man happens to be well woman
| and I've just married her to the man
who accompanied her"
did you find out her NAME" asked
Captain Bugbee. turning pale.
why, how else could l have mar
ried herr Her names Arabella Pit
kins and she told me there was hor-
rible old wretch trying to force her to
marry him. She had to disguise her.
| self as a man to escape. The man she
married she met in Baltimore last
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Ii her system is in deranged condi-
ton, or she is predisposed to apoplexy
OF congestion of any organ, it is at this
time likely to become active and, with
host of nervous irritations, make life
a burden.
At this time, also. cancers and tumors
are more liable TO begin their destruc-
tive work. Such warning symptoms as
sense of suffocation, hot flashes, dir
illness, headache, dread of impending
evil, sounds in the ears, timidity, pal
pitatlon of the heart, sparks before
the eyes, Irregularities, constipation,
variable appetite, weakness and inqui-
etude are promptly needed by intelli
gent women who are approaching the
period of life when woman's great
change may be expected
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the worlds greatest remedy
for women at this trying period, and
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safely through to a healthy and happy
old age.
Lydia E. PiRkham's Vegetable Com
pound invigorates and strengthens the
female organism, and builds up the
weakened nervous system as no other
medicine can.
Mrs A. E. G. Hyland, of Chester
town, Md, in letter to Mrs. Pink
ham, says:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
81 had been suffering with falling of the
womb for years and was passing through the
change of life. Ny womb was badly swollen
1 had good deal of soreness, dizzy spells,
headaches, and was very nervous. / wrote
you for advice and commenced treatment
with Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound as you directed, and am happy to say
that all those distressing symptoms left me,
and have passed safely through the change
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For special advice regarding this inn
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write to Mrs. Pinkham for advice. II
is free and always helpful.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

year. He seems very good sort OF
fellow"
After an astonished pause the clea-
gyman said sharply. please remem.
Der my calling. Captain Bugbee. Such
language as you are using is disgrace
full and I've a mind to refuse to per
form the marriage ceremony to-mor-
row night for you"
Marriage be -" howled the
skipper aud Mr.. Club fed down into
the cuddy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

"You can't" he replied, "she's a Job
for tonight"
wind when he was hailed from a skiff
which had put out from the opposite
side of the bay.
isn't that Captain Bugbee?" hailed
a man In the little craft. To an af-
frmative answer he went on.
I'm the Rev. Mr.. Club and you
were coming for me this evening.
put out to meet you, captain"
Now, the captain, as before limited,
intended to marry Miss Arabella Pit
kins that very night. Miss Pitkins
had been left the most desirable sum
of $4,000 by her father, in possession
of which she was to come on attain
ing her twentieth year. This event
would occur the coming winter and
was viewed with apprehension by her
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Lost on the Toss.

The bull paved the turf, glowering.
my good friend" said the man,
"the day of brute force is past. Con.
slider Portsmouth. and IL you have
anything against me let us confer
about 1t in the Portsmouth manner
Let us argue-not fight
mo" said the bull, suiting the
action to the word, 'let us toss up"
Bang! Thud! Luck was against
the man.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Tramp's WIsh Ia Fulfilled.

might as we'll be dead as alive.
ior have nothing to live for" said an
unknown tramp to another tramp
whom he had met a few minutes be.
lore on the road near Leigh, England.
DON'T say that. mate" replied the
other AT that moment a bolt Of light.
ming killed the first speaker.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

eyes and ears for everything, and mo-
ticed many things that city young peo-
pie did not see or hear.
1t is this excitement, caused by the
newness of things, which induces
country boys and girls to push ahead
when they come to the city, and their
stored up energy, due to simple coun-
try living, enables them to endure the
extra amount of work the excitement
leads them into
Della was ambitious and naturally
bright.
She was anxious to succeed and
wanted to learn how to make the most
of her time and money.
Early one Monday forenoon, before
her employer had read his mail, a
young man came into the Office.
Della had nothing to do but read or
watch her machine. She preferred to
read, as she greatly enjoyed good
stories and interesting articles. Yet
she had heard that books contained
second-handed information and that
the best things were seen and heard,
so she could not help but listen when
the others began talking on general
subject.
They had finished their business,
and her employer made this remark:
tom, why do you like diamonds
L never owned one in my life"
Tom took a minute to think and
Della waited with more eagerness for
the reply than did her employer.
A minute is a long time to take to
answer question, but Tom was a
thinker, and he took time to answer a
question that interested him. Finally
he said: There are several reasons
why. | have owned a fair priced
stone ever since I began going on
the road, though I don't wear it in
sight all the time.
81 never carry them in my pockets
for the sake of handling them, as q
great American preacher is reported
to have done, but I want one around
me somewhere, all the time. l like
a diamond because it is the most pre-
cious thing you can purchase.
at is the visible representative o
eternal truth.
Il own one because it is a perma
nent pleasure, an indestructibl'
source of enjoyment; and it is SAT-
investment" Della wanted to asl
where be bought them, but she dir
not dare to, and Tom went on to say
"Thers is nothing else can carr,
with me and enjoy, upon which 4 cal
so quickly and easily raise as mucl
money.
'I hare noticed my friends foo
away Rttle sums of money on short
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Old Woman at Ball Game-Why dc
they call that foul ball? It has no
wings.
Young MAXWELL, you see that's a
picked nine
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Experiments With Weak Children.

Experiments With Weak Children.
Interesting experiments are in prog
ress at Berlin and Gharlottenburg,
Germany with physically weak child
rem nd others for whom fresh air Is
regarde as a necessity. These exper-
inner Is are attracting attention and
are receiving notice from the English
papxrs. Barracks, sheds, kitchens,
ETC., largely open to the wind and sun,
are erected in the pine forest, and
12e boys and girls, between the ages
Of 6 and IA years, are brought by
street car to the woods at s in the
morning and remain there until 1880
in the evening. 1t is stated that no
lesson is longer than half an hour,
and that the lessons are interspersed
with ample time for recreation. The
girls are taught to raise flowers and
vegetables, and the boys are instruct
ed in tillIng the soil and building. The
kitchen arrangements are under the
charge uf a Red Cross nurse. One
liter Of milk a day is allowed each
child AMI all are furnished luncheon,
dinner and supper of a wholesome,
plain type. The promoters are report
ed to be very well satisfied with the
results.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Cuc was the new
typewriter girl and
from a C oun try
home. Chicago had
been a wonderful
place in her imagi-
n a I'll 0 n, as she
would read about it
and plan to live in
it. Now she was
here and earning
money.
To her the city
life was so new and
exciting she had
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Mother LiSfosOn Humorfsf

Bunch of US wuz settin' in
Motifs barber shop to-day,
An oil copper colored Winn
Stroked his chin an paused to say
That In Pittsburg Mary's lamb
Couldn't be white one, Ell?
Wicker took the subject up
An Clipped In to say that when
Wash day comes the clothes wuz all
Cleaner fore they washed EN- than
When they hung out on the line
An was taken In again.
Oh Morg laughed an asked me IL
l would live there, an / got
Sollum- like an said: "If It's
Pittsburg stogie smoke, like Mott
Is a-fillin' up the room
Jist at present with. I'd notl'
Detroit Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
THE CHANGE OF LIFE
INTELLIGENTwoMEN PREPARE
Dangers and Pain of This Critical Period
avoided by the Use of Lydia q. Pink
MANS Vegetable Compound.

How many W o
men realize that
the most critical
period in a wo-
mans existence
is the change of
life, and that the
anxiety felt by
women as this
time draws near
is not without
reason 4?
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-11-25

New York women have organized to rescue child
wives in India. where girls married Mt six years
OF age. Branches Of the Indo American WOman's Res
toratiOn League are being formed everywhere and
when sufficiently organized the league will assisted
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-11-25

An opposition party has formed in Russia, the
IcmstOvists being by united az to their
attitude toward the new Government. In Odessa dis
order Is momentarily feared. The British consul has
demanded passports for the entire colony and other
foreigners who prepared to flee. delegation of
twenty-four prominent Poles il now in St. Peters
burg To plead the cause Of Poland. The delegation
which repudiates all idea Of separation or revolt,
which means that Poland stands by Count White, il
representative Of all parties except the Scholastic Of
Poland, and includes members OF the Evangelical,
Hebrew and Catholic Churches.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-13
NEW LAW IS STRINGENT
River, Boats Fail to Pass at First
; INSPECTION.

W1NoNA. MINI. The most stringent regula-
lions are being enforced this spring along the
in comm ission Inspsct9:s Knapp anil Carey
suit the steamer Robert Harris, which has for
years been in commission between Winona and
it complies with the new law. The boat was
allowed to go back to Fountata City YESTERDAY
passengers, and it will Lave to tie up until
the new equipment is secured. This equipment
includes fire extinguishers, new boats and other
safeguards, The, Harris expects to be running
again by the end of next week.
The steamer Frontenac. owned by tie Laird
Norton company of this city, was passed ny the
inspectors. after metal house for handling
oils had been placed on board. The inspectors
stated that this was the. only boat this snring
of which second and in some cases 4 third
inspection had not been REQUIRED The trouble ble
been made acQue inted with the provisions Of the
new law, which is much stricter than the old
law.
T.. T. Rauer. formerly resident of this city,
who recently removed to Hazelton. N. D.. suf.
fered a loss of over coo by prairie fire
which destroyed his house, barn and farming I'M
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-13
VOWS RAILROAD
MONOPOLY WORST
Prouty Declares System" Makes
Schedules, Foregoing Re-
bates Which Others Get.
New York Sun Special Service. .

New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, April l3.-Speaking in be-
half Of the interstate commerce commits
sion at the banquet of the Union
League club, G. A. Prouty directly de-
MED the principal statements made by
George r. Peck, general counsel Of the
Chicago, Milwaukee s. st. Paul railway,
who presented the question. Of the estab-s
lishment of railroad rates from the
viewpoint of the companies. ssa8'$
Mr.. Peck declared that the rebate was
thing of the past and that the rail-
road companies established their rate
schedules with the best interest Of the
shippers always in view. Il
Mr.. Prouty said that while he be-.
lieved the. rebates to be not 50 prevalent
as they were, they still existed, and he
charged that what was a still greater
indictment against the railroads was
that John D. Rockefeller and the
Standard Oil company had progressed so
far in their rule over the railroads that
they. had made the schedules, the lesser
privilege Of receiving rebates having
road monopoly to be the greatest mo-
nopoly existing, one that was en-
trenched and secure and could not be
disturbed or interfered with unless the
recommendations of President Roosevelt
be carried out and the powers OF the In
terstate commerce commission enlarged
so as to enable it to regulate the rates
that should be charged to the shippers.
| He declared that six railroad systems
had control of SIS per cent of the total
mileage, and wo-thirds of the gross re-
ceipts from traffic thruout the country.
| Judge Grosscup outlined the difficult
ties in the way of such legislation, and
declared it was not question Of
arithmetic but was question Of intent.
He said he did not believe that the
rates could be settled by commission,
but was properly a matter for the
| courts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-13
STEPHEN MERCHANTS FAIL
Russell Brothers File Petition in
Bankruptcy at Fergus Falls.

FERGUS FALLS. M1NN.-Edward j.. Will
liam and John Russell, constituting the firm of
Russell Bros, dealers in i hardware. furniture
ruptcy petition in the federal court in this city
today, placing their firm assets at $21 s15 and
their liabilities at $29.206., Their individual
and their Individual liabilities amount to SIS.
Among the creditors are the Emerson Implement
Minneapolis Furniture company. the Twin City
Separator company. the Gilmore-Robbins COM
pany and the Baltimore Packing company, all
of Minneapolis, and the American Paint COM
pany. Brown, Treacy, Sperry & Co. and the
Union Mattress company of st. Paul.
officers as follows: Acting mayor. D. NJ Brown;
city clerk. G. H. Gard; assessor. Oliver Olson:
city auditor, r. e. Lincoln; superintendent Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-13
High-Priced Land.

The Bank of England stands on a
piece Of ground valued at $3.50 square
foot. This means that if the bank
should ever find itself pressed for
money it could sell it's site for $32,770,-
900. This makes real estate values in
the west look small, yet hundreds Of
westerners have made their fortunes
thru real estate Hundreds of others
attribute their success to golden grain
belt beer, for it gives them the strength
and health to push their business to
success. Besides, it means happiness
and good humor, which are even more
valuable to the average man and
woman
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-13

Says the Philadelphia In
quirer:
"There have been loves in
this world which have had ter ,.
rible consequences, and though
Mrs. Ward attempts no Cleo
patra theme, she has sounded
the heights and depths Of pas
sion and its opposition to SO
cial convention in a way that
has seldom been achieved.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-13
LARGEST HOME

poor, A. Solen: park commissioners, James A.
Brown, W. B. Windsor. John Lauritzen; member
of water and light commission, Robert Han
nah; city physician, J. G. Vigen; city attorney,
N. F. Field. W. E. Burton succeeds W. G.
Hunt chief Of police.
The village of Parkers Prairie held a special
election yesterday to vote on the question of
issuing bonds to the extent of $4,000 for the
erection of a new school building. The propo-
sition carried by vote of 1O3 to %.
Kenneth Duncan taken to Brainerd yes
terday and operated upon for appendicitis,
brought by eating popcorn.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-13

Elements. Mr.. Bauer himself had a close call
Fire last night Quilted an old wooden factory
building opposite the courthouse, until last sum-
mer occupied by the Winona Carriage company
and leased since by George NJ. Cole for a car
rage repair shop. The fire is believed to have
been incendiary. Loss about $1,000 with no
insurance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-13

Ny friend, look here! you know how
weak and nervous your wife is, and you
know that Carter's Iron Pills will re-
lieve her, now why not be fair about
it and buy her a box9