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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Good Reason.

Representative Adsmson, of Geor.
gia, says that when he was judge OF
his county court a fellow was before
him charged with having stolen a pair
of pantaloons-they call them 'britch-
es" in Georgia. There were several
witnesses, but the evidence was rather
meagre, and the accused was acquit
ted. He was told that he could go
but he remained in his seat His
lawyer, to whose successful defense
he owed his liberty, limited to him
that he was free to depart. but he
didn't bulge.
at don't want to CO." said the fell
low.
"And why not?" asked the lawyer.
let the witnesses go first"
''why?"
'why, sir, rye got on the britches-
I stole"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
NOT ADAPTED FOR THE PART.
Richard Carries "Find" Turned Out Of
Little Value.

Little Value.
Shortly before THE Maid and the
Mummy" company opened its season,
Richard Garlic was looking for an ac-
tor to play the part of wild man
with the musical comedy He wanted
a big, clustering fellow with a bad
mans face and the voice of steam
calliope.
After examining several applicants
tor the part Mr.. earle finally selected
4 man who filed all the requirements
save that of voice Orlando Wilson
was the giants name, but like many
Dig fellows he was modest and retir-
ng in manner and speech. In fact,
lis voice was only few notes re-
moved from an infants treble.
why don't you shout?" exclaimed
Mr.. earle, after listening to 2x4
Joice exuding from man who stood
feet inches in his stockings. Yell
Give your lungs a chancel Initiate
a tipsy cowboy-like this!" To illus
trate, Mr.. earle cut loose with cow
boy yell, "Yi-i-i-i-ipi"
GO home and practice that" he
said to the big chap, "and come back
to rehearsal tomorrow prepared to
make a noise"
Next morning, when the giant put
in his appearance, Mr.. Garlic said,
We'll, are you all right?"
YES" he replied, almost perfect;
but I'm going to give up my part"
"Why?"
81 live in fat"
What has that to do with it2"
Everything. l started to rehearse
that cowboy yell last night, and the
neighbors thought I was numbering
my mother. nearly got lynched."
Why don't you mover"
We'll, my parents have always sup
piled me with good board and lodging
and if l move they might get out OF
the habit. don't believe I'm cut out
for that part. You'd better engage
some other kind of a person"
Il will" said Mr.. earle; "I'll engage
a man."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
sranes " - 70 Agtronomy.

1t was the great eclipse of Aug. 81,
1850, that turned Tycho Brahe into an
astronomer. He was in his 14th year
at the time, a Danish boy of noble or
igin, and had been destined first for
the army and then for the law. But
the accuracy with which the eclipse
was predicted impressed him with the
belief that astronomy was a divine
thing, and thenceforward he devoted
his life to it. The debt of astronomy
to Tycho Brahe, not only for his own
work, but as the man who shaped
the genius of Kepler, can scarcely be
overestimated.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Newspaper Man in RIaht Place.

Joseph Bucklin Bishop, who has
been appointed executive secretary o,
the Panama commission, is especially
well equipped to perform the duties
of that position. Mr.. Bishop has al.
the expert knowledge necessary, and.
moreover, by his long experience as
a newspaper worker is peculiarly
fitted to serve as the agent of public
ity.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Is to divide oranges into small sec
lions, pack them in fine ice, and pass
them during a luncheon as if they
were olives or sailed nuts.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

This is not so bad for new rail-
road. This week the Salt Lake Route
hauls three shows" between Salt
Lake and Los Angeles, and runs three
specials for w. C. T. U. members go
Ing to the convention in Los Angeles.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
The Infant Mind.

"Say, papa" queried Harold, look.
ing up from his book, do they plant
bird seed when they want to raise
sparrow ss?"-Golden Days.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

A hairdresser at Leipsic, Germany,
has built a two-story house entirely
of cork, and fitted it up for a shop
and baths.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Girl Writes Verse.

Violet Firth, thirteen-year-old Eng
lish girl, has written a volume of
verse which has sold more than 5000
comics.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Thinks Some Lies Excusable.
"There are some lies" a philosopher
said, like angels wings on which we
may mount to Heaven"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

We all wish for riches, happiness,
joy, wit, pleasure; yet the best actor
is not able to play every role.-A
Rarratin
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gurus reduces In
aays pain, wind collie. 25c bottle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
EA

Can a very bad person
like tea very much, do you
think?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Now Means Square Meal.
The word banquet" formerly
meant dessert.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Imnortant 60 Mothers.
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of smell
and completely derange the whole syatem when
entering it through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. j. Cheney Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry and ts taken internally acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be you get the
genuine 1t is taken internally and made in Toledo
Ohio. by F. j. Cheney Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

House Built of Cork.

Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz. package 3
cents The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Japan's Tobacco Crop.
Japan's annual tobacco crop is about
100000 pounds.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Moneyback buys your con-
fidence; you can't help it.
You can't help it.
A Pretty Fancy

Your grocer returns your money If you don't like
schnIiDg's Best
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
TEA

Your grocer returns your money If you don't like
schillings Best.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19
SMEDBERG MAY
Be PROMOTED

Colonel W. r. Smedberg, who was
chosen recorder of the Loyal Legion
thirty-f1ve years ago, when the Califor-
MIA commandery of the order was es-
tablished, and who has been reelected
to that important position at every an
nual election since, is slated for promo
ton. He will be elected commander at
the meeting next month, and there is
gossip that the event viii be celebrated
by large throng of the companions.
After serving year at the head of the
order in this State Colonel Smedberg
may be called on to resume his duties
as keeper of the records.
There is an active sentiment In Loyal
Legion circles in favor of recognizing
the services which Colonel Smedberg
has rendered to the order Nothing can
add to his military renown, as he
served at the front in the greatest cam
paigns of the Civil War and was pro-
NOTED for bravery on a battlefield
where he sustained the loss of leg.
There are indications that the depart
ment encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic at Marysville next
month Will be largely attended. The
progressive citizens of Yuba County
are making extensive preparations to
welcome and entertain the veterans.
Signs point to quite contest for Grand
Army leadership. At Marysville there
may be some agitation in favor Of in
dorsing Californian for national COM
mander in chief. Hitherto comrades of
the Pacific Coast have not been able
to agree on a candidate for the highest
office In the Grand Army.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19
ROBBERS SLASH
CLERKS THROAT

Clyde Sanders, a clerk residing at 217
Ninth street, Oakland, reported a vici-
Gus and daring hold-up to the police
at the Harbor Station late last night.
An assault for the purpose of robbery
was made upon him by two men. and
when he offered resistance knife was
drawn across his throat and he was
beaten on the head. When Sanders
fell insensible to the sidewalk the
thieves continued their work and took
$130 and a gold watch and chain rom
his pockets. AS soon as the injured
man recovered he hastened to the
station and was later treated at the
Harbor Hospital for his injuries.
Sanders says he was walking down
Sacramento street in the direction Of
the ferry building for the purpose of
going to his home, when two men STEP
ped from the doorway of a building
near Front street and demanded that
he pass over whatever money and
valuables he had in his possession.
Sanders stopped and, seeing that both
of the highwaymen were apparently
unarmed, concluded to battle for his
property Instead of permitting the
men to search him he stepped to the
robber who was closest to him and the
two grappled. Sanders proved more
than a match for his single adversary
and when the latter was about over
come he shouted to his companion to
cut the clerks throat.
With an oath the other highwayrnan
who, until this time had permitted his
pal to fight the battle single handed,
stepped up to Sanders and drew knife
across his throat. Not content with
welding the blade the robber then
walked behind his bleeding victim and
dealt him a severe blow on the head
with some blunt instrument Sanders.
stunned and exhausted. dropped to the
sidewalk and the robbers looted his
clothes.
It required some time for Sanders to
recover. No one was in sight and he
lay in a pool of blood feebly crying for
help. When he was able to regain his
feet he continued his way down Sacra-
mento street and some stranger di-
rected him to the police station, where
1t was found he had a deep cash in
the throat extending almost from ear
to ear and a severe abrasion of the
scalp. After telling the police his
story the man was hurried to the Har-
Dor Hospital and when the wounds
were dressed he was taken to Oakland
by friend.
Detectives got description of the
men, who were not masked. and a
watch was kept on the commercial
section during the night
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19
WILL NOT LET
POSSOFUME co

Sam Possofume, the Italian who ar
rived at 1861 Green street shortly after
Mrs. Rosa Torturici was arrested, was
charged yesterday with carrying con-
cealed weapon An attempt will be
made by Attorney Spinetti to have the
man released on a writ Of habeas cor
pus. The police believe that Posso-
fume could throw some light on the
Nilardo murder If he dared, and have
no intention of letting him 60
Possofume was taken into custody
because Of suspicious circumstances.
On the morning of April he went to
the Green-street house where Vilardo
was butchered, asking for Torturici.
He was Immediately placed under ar
rest, and when searched a murderous-
looking dirk was found upon him. This
weapon furnished the police the means
OF holding him. Captain Burnett is
confident that Possofume can give
some clew TO the identity Of the gang
that plotted the Vilardo atrocity.
AS yet the police have no trace OF
Torturici. At all hours Of the day
Chief Dinan receives reports and tele-
grams from people who are confident
that they have seen the fugitive
Every one Of these stories is run
Sheriffs and constables over all the
State are on the lookout for the al
legged murderer. All trains eastward
bound are searched Particular atten-
tion is paid to freight trains Tor
turici had no money and the police
believe that he might try to beat
his way.
The man who was arrested at Grid
ley on Monday is not Torturici. Chief
Dinan received word from Detective
Bunner that the suspect" is a half
Witted tramp.
A tip came to the police that a man
resembling Torturici had recently
Joined the Norris and Rowe Circus
at Vallejo. Ali the employees Of the
show were lined UP by the Vallejo po-
lice, but no one resembling the fugi-
tive was found. A German named
Kari Muller recently arrived from
New York, told Captain Burnett last
night that he had seen a man resem-
bling the accused murderer near Sac
ramento. Burnett takes no stock In
the story.
The furniture Of the Torturici home
at 1861 Green street was taken to the
Hall OF Justice yesterday and stored
IN the basement.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19
BRIEF CITY NEWS.

HAMLET CIRCLE REPRESENT Arr1yrs
Alameda. April la-Miss Irene Rose has been
Companions Of the Forest. the Grand Circle
OF the oroer 70 convene in Woodland June
alternate.
WILL OBSERVE HOLY THURSDAY
Alameda. April 1S.-A solemn high mass will
be celebrated Thursday morning at 9 o'clock
pupils Of Notre Dame Academy viii sing
Henri Dumont's royal mass. There will be
a procession Of the most blessed sacrament.
SMALL FIRE CONTROLLED-OakIan
April 1s-Ffre broke out tonight In the base,
ment Of the Cottage restaurant AIS Tenth
street. which for time threatened to destroy
the building but by hard work II was con-
troled before much damage was done. The
building was occupied by the restaurant owned
Presher BARRIERS Supply Company.
COMMITTEEMAN BROWN RESIGNS
Alameda April 1s--Brainard c. Brown who
was recently elected member OF the Board
member Of the executive committee OF the
city Republican Club. giving as his reason
take part in politics after assuming his posi-
tion.
Welded AT MIDNIGHT.-Alameda. April
1e.-August Grozos and Miss Anna O. Bersez
both natives of France were married by City
Justice R. B. Tappan IN bis private office last
night at II o'clock. The groom had neglected
magistrate would furnish that necessary docu-
ment and the ceremony. which was originally
scheduled for o'clock. was delayed four
hours until the license could be procured.
OAKLAND PRESBYTERY MEETS.-Oak-
land. April 1S.-The Oakland Presbytery. which
opened last night at the Centennial Presby
terian Church in East Oakland. was continued
to-day The Rev. Eugene H. Avery was elect
ed moderator and the Rev. James b. Stone
clerk. Among the speakers at the sessions to-
thur fsg HICKS and the Rev. william Kirk Guthrie
Of San francisco. The theme OF the discussion
was young peoples work.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19
WELL-KNOWN
CALIFORNIAN
DIES AT NICE

From over the seas comes the sad
news OF the passing OF Mrs. Helen s
Woolworth Of this city.
Her death in Nice on March 30 plunged
the American colony Of Paris in gloom.
where with sorrowing hearts they are
keeping vigil with the bereaved daugh-
ter. Much as will the mother and
friend be missed by her loved ones, as
sorely will she be mourned by the
American girl students Of Paris, to
whom she was long a counselor, guide
and benefactor.
No one knew better than she the
temptations, the sorrows and biting de-
privations of many OF her compatriots
whom. ambition had lured TO an alien
land To these she stood as a mother.
friend and sister, and bitterly viii she
be mourned by them In their hour OF
stress.
1t is told of her that she held a deep
appreciation of the hardships OF poor
students to clothe themselves decently
and made it a practice to provide bum
dies OF clothing regularly for such as
stood in need. And it is said that even
while travelling over the Continent
these bundles OF clothes for the girls
were regularly received.
1t Is not, however. by the material
aid she gave the struggling artists that
they choose to remember her. but by
the tender. loving. encouraging words
she held for each when the burdens
grew heavy and the way long
OF such is the kingdom Of God here
belowi
But who will minister to the students
now, so far from home and friends?
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19
ACCUSED DEFAULTER WILL
BE TRIED IN FRANKFORT
Stealing $4,000, Will Be Taken
East TODAY

George Miller, who is wanted in
Frankfort, Ind, for embezzling $4,000
from the firm of w. M. Shafor & Co.,
will leave for Frankfort to-day in Gus
tody Of Sheriff Corns, who was sent
to this city to bring the prisoner back
there for trial.
Miller was trusted salesman in
the employ of the grocery house. Sew
eral, months ago it was found that
Miller was short in his accounts. He
suddenly disappeared and nothing was
heard Of him until a week ago, when
Detective Harry Braig while on Mont
gomery street recognized Miller from
photograph he had seen and placed
him under arrest.
Millers accounts were found TO be
short $4,000, and 1t Is expected that
these figures will be largely increased
when the investigation is completed.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19
THINKS HE is ToRrURIc1.
Italian Who Attempted Suicide on
Train Is Held.

HAvRE. Mont. April 1s.-The italian
who cut his throat and jumped off the
Great Northern flyer at Cut Bank,
Mont. on Saturday is believed to be
Torturici, the man wanted for the muir
der of Biaggio Vilardo in San Fran
cisco. His detention on this suspicion
&c caused by a countryfnan in business
ia this city. The suspect gave the name
OF Mike Rosa
The authorities say that Rosa an
swers the description Of the man want
ed. though they know no more about
him than that. "Rossa" had letter
calling for $1,000 on bank in Rome.
Italv. and some gold when recovered
after hts wild leap from the train. He
is able to talk despite the desperate ma
ture Of his wounds, but maintains ST.
lence since fncarcerated in the jail here.
He was first taken to Browning for
surgical treatment and a conductor
verified the statement that he had a
ticket for Rome, which the suspect
says he lost in his leap of the train.
He was brought TO Havre gratis by the
railroad company for the purpose OF
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19
POLICE ARE NOTIFIED
OF THREE BURGLARIES
Thief Who Has Been Visiting Apart
ment Houses in the Western Ad-
ditiOn Heard From Again.

Inle1 VINO Has Been visiting apart
ment Houses in the Western Ad-
dition Heard From Again.
Miss C. Mccarthy reported to the
police yesterday that her room in the
Hotel McAllister, at McAllister street
and Van Ness avenue. had been en-
tered between noon and p. m. Mon
day by means of a skeleton key. The
drawers of the bureau had been ran
sacked and jewelry to the value OF
$3.50 stolen. The police say that they
believe the thief to be the same per-
son who has been breaking into dif-
that district.
Mrs. r. Goldipg. 27S6 Bryant street,
reported that her house had been en-
tered on Monday afternoon. The
only thing missing was a lady's gold
break off the lock of a trunk in her
bedroom. and it is supposed that the
burglar was frightened away before
accomplishing his purpose. Entrance
had been effected through a window
in the rear. which the burglar left
open.
Frank Sylvestrie. shoemaker, 325
Mason street, reported that his shop
had been entered through the tran-
som about o'clock yesterday morn
ing and two pairs Of shoes stolen The
thief had left one of his old shoes,
and Sylvestrie recognized 1T as one
he had repaired about two weeks ago
for a young man who had been en-
ployed in an express office near his
shop.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19

Inquire OF s. r Booth. General Agent Union Pacific.
Montgomery St. any Southern Pacific agent
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19

and did as well as could be expected.
One thing. the doors shut with a
real bang, in rooms as solidly hand
some as even Henry Miller provided
for his settings, but there is little else
real about "The Crossways."
BLANCHE PARTINGTON.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19

STOCKTON. April 1s.-J. C. Floyd, who
was stabbed in the neck last night by
Mexican named Juan Dias. died early this
morning at the Receiving Hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-19

looking UP the source Of this ticket, but
was at once arrested upon his arrival
Louis Bay, tobacconist, is acting as
interpreter for the aid OF the authori-
ties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-10
HOME ENDORSEMENT
Hundreds of Mexico Citizens Can
Tell You all About It.

Home endorsement, the public ex-
preston Of Mexico people, should be
evidence beyond dispute for every Mex
leo reader. Surely the experience OF
friends and neighbors, cheerfully
given by them. will carry more weight
than the u~tterances Of strangers resid-
ing in faraway places. Read the fol-
lowing:
W. j.. Mahon, of 1888 Wade ST., says:
"When a nan has a lame and aching
back, he cannot work, and when he
has exhausted all his knowledge of
medicines and still attacks occur he
is only too pleased to recommend to
others the means be employed to get
relief. When last bothered with a
lame and aching back / went to
Buckner g Whitney's drug store for
Doan's Kidney Pills and took a course
Of the treatment. 1t cured. Doan's
Kidney Pills can be depended upon.'
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-10
LONG BRANCH ITEMS.


Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LONG BRANCH, August 9.--Dr. ant
Mrs. D~uncan.are on the sick list.
Mr.. Presley Goodnight, of Saint
Joseph, is visiting relatives here.
John Gorrell and wife are visiting
relatives In Southwest Missouri.
Mrs. Wade Wood returned to hel
home In Calwood Monday.
Joe Miller is repairing his house.
Miss Leila Lipp, of Paris, is the guest
of relatives here.
Miss Orpba Simon, Of Oklahoma, Is
visiting relatives here.
W. d. Miller has sold his farm tc
his brother, Robert Miller, price paid,
s37. per Acre.
Lewis Patterson,o of Texas, is visiting
friends in this vicinity.
A number from here attended
servicesat Mt. Zion Sunday. The meet
ing is progressing nicely two additions
up-to-date.
Joe Waltz and wife and Jim Gil bert
are visiting relatives In the west.
They will take In the Portland fair
before returning.
Mrs. H. G. Berry has returned
from a visit to her daughter Mrs, Lipp
at Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-10
RUSH HILL ITEMS

Correspondence OF the Ledger
RUSH HILL, Mo-, Aug. T., 1905 DIR.
Cornett reports a majority OF his pa
tients getting better. Not much
change In the condition OF Mrs. Lon
Fox.
Tom Bradley and little son arrived
in Audrain from Los Angelas, Cal.
last Saturday.
@. e. Casper returned from south
Missouri Saturday with 800 head of
sheep and 800 head of hogs. He sold
one load Of hogs to Ed Crooks and one
load to Frank Scoggins at SIC.
Casper g. Cunningham now have
1900 head Of sheep on hand.
Miss Lillian Crawford took the train
Sunday morning for Hamilton, Mo-,
where she will spend a couple Of
months visiting her father, who is a
praeticing physician in that town.
Three Of the girls are with their faith
er now.
Lee Stuart has $50 acres of corn,
which is variously estimated to yield
from 90 to $50 bushels to the acre, be-
sides about twenty-five wagon loads CT
large pumpkins to the acre, and about
every fifty feet there is a hill of water
melons, and the melons are only about
half grown, but many of them are as
large as salt barrels.