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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
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went down to Maple Lodge that
summer for a reason no sane person
would have recognized. could not
bear the place after Helen died; and
when Ethelda became its mistress two
years later a vague resentment ana
disgust still kept me away. Not that
blamed Ethelda. She had not known
Helen as had known her, or as Jack
had known her. But as for Jack!
How could a man who had shared
Helen's perfect love, who had received
her peerless devotion, her exquisite
dauntless tenderness-how could he
replace her with another? His had
not been a common marriage tie to be
forgotten like common ties. | made
no breach with them, but |, at least,
would not see Ethelda's handsome,
full-blooded, vivacious presence in the
places where Helen had been.
had actually written my refusal
of Ethelda's annual invitation. Some
accident delayed posting, and 1t lay on
my table the night dreamed the only
ulSoh WHICH cfSI luuuSuSSu my az
ton.
| dreamed that l stood with Helen
in the blackberry thicket near the
head of the lane between the locust
trees behind Maple Lodge. knew
that she was dead, and yet it seemed
not strange that she should be there
talking to me on some subject of
great import. Then it seemed she left
me and went rapidly down the lane,
her dress fluttering about her tall,
light figure between the locust trees.
| tried to run after her, to call her
back, my heart beating hard with
longing and regret-and so woke.
In my dream had understood
everything she said; waking, my ut.
most effort could recall but three dis.
connected sentences: DO everything
you can to help me-. >. There is
trouble brewing in the affair of Arthur
Olivant,. You know have to look
out for Jack"
! turned them over and over in an
unquiet mind. Who was Arthur oil.
want? AS far as | knew | had never
heard the name. What could | think
but Ethelda was handsome and
vivacious and full-blooded. Perhaps
Maple Lodge and Jack were dull
And yet-Ethelda was a self-respect.
ing woman-and she had a child. II
was none of my business. But in the
end, went to Maple Lodge.
They gave me so hearty and ,lnaf.
fected a welcome that was ashamed
Of my long delay. They lived very
simply and very quietly, but in obvi.
GUS content and happiness. Both Jack
aud Ethelda were wrapped up In their
two-year-old daughter. l blushed for
my suspicious.
Maple Lodge seemed like different
place. The blackberry tangle was
gone, and half the locust trees had
been cut away. Ethelda's lighter
taste had metamorphosed the rooms
Besides, the presence of the child-a
robust, venturesome little elf-altered
everything. After all, It is natural ana
right to forget. Yet / had a pang
when Jack condemned the white rose.
bush by the dining room window
we must have it dug out, Ethelda
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
He ApoIoaIzed Promptly.

Smithers is a rather suspicious per-
son, and the other evening when a
young man overlook him on the street
and courteously inquired whether he
had ever been a resident of Nashua,
N. H., Smithers was abrupt in his
denial.
I've seen you several times on the
street" the young man continued,
and you look so much like my old
friend that l was moved to ask"
well, I'm not" said Smithers, sour
ly. Il never was in Nashua, never
was in New Hampshire, never want
to be-"
This friend of mine used to be in
the consular service in China" went
on the stranger.
Never was in the consular serv-
Ice" acclaimed Smithers.
"of course not" agreed the young
man soothingly. you see mistook
you for gentleman l apologize for
the error. Good evening"
Smithers contends that it was
good thing that the stranger turned
into a side street just then, and, any
how, he apologized, you know.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
Cure for cramp in L.,

Generally an attack of cramn in +bo
leg Is sudden and severe, and attacLe
its victim just after retiring to he'd or
while undressing. u Vi
Provide yourself with a stout cord
and when the attack of cramn con,oS =,
on wind 1t round the leg over the
seat OF pain and, taking an end ~
each hand give the cord a smart LITTLE
pun. This will cause small amount
81 pain put II will at once stop the
sleep In the happy assurance "
she will be secure from roo,uH snAt
of it that night. i ence
Another remedy for cramn :. =.
stretch the heel as low &c "
In the bed, at the same time turn,ne
up the toes. This will often end ns 8
attack, so 1t is said, in pecnla n,s al
are subject to it. e VINO
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
She Mufflsd the pun.

She was pretty enough to be worth
looking at, and when she took her
seat in car on the Sixth avenue "L''
Smithers, who sat opposite stole few
admiring glances over his evening
paper. She unbuttoned her fur-lined
coat and began fishing into big bear
skin muff in her lap. First she drew
out two handkerchiefs. Then came
her purse, a bottle of perfumery, a
bunch OF keys, a pair of gloves and
black and white puppy with soft
brown eyes.
The man on the same seat with
Smithers seemed to be on the verge
of apoplexy.
THAT beats a juggler's hat" he
growled. wait a minute and she'll
fish out the fried eggs, American beau
ty roses and the live rabbit"-New
York Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

IN THE WOODS IN WINTER


remains a prey" A tragedy like this
makes one thankful that 'pirus
rights" have become subjects for
| legislation.
How beautifully marked are the
feathers of the jay. Each little plume
is veritable jewel of itself. Only 10
study one of these atoms OF nature
handiwork, discarded and noated
down onto a bit of summary moss Is
liberal education in coloration. l
frequently notice, too, how protective
is the birds feather arrangement, par
ticularly effective during the season
when he is most exposed. The zigzag
lines of color render him almost I'M
discoverable.
The two birds already mentioned
however, do not provide all OF the
bright feather color to our winter land
scape, though they are both very con-
spicuous of voice and plumage. The
sociable, downie, energetic little care
taker of the bark, is very attractive
both in manner and plumage, as ne
glides up and around some larvae in
tested hole, one eye on his audience
and the other on some small grub
who supposes himself secure from
sight. This wee woodpecker, with his
pretty pepper and salt" suit and cap
of cleaning ruby color set well back
on his intelligent noddle, is charm
ing acquaintance, winter or summer.
If one is utilitarian-a fad doctrine
at present-his usefulness in the mat
ter of grub determination should ap'
peal to one Someone has made an
estimate of the number of larvae de
stroyed by one downie in single sea
son, but the figures are so appalling
that l dare not repeat them-doubt-
less doubly appalling from an insects
possible point of view. The only
questionable action that have ever
heard attributed to this confiding lit
tie chap is an entire disregard for the
fair sex during the non-nuptial sea-
son. John Burroughs asserts that he
will ruthlessly hustle away from his
own snug retreat any unfortunate lit
tie female who may seek shelter with
in. But when spring comes all this is
changed, for he is most devoted low
er, husband and parent.
The thought sometimes comes to
me, What drear place this earth
would be If there were no birds
about! Cats, boys, women and few
sportsmen have done their best to
bring about such calamity, but spe-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
The Very Latest Drink.

Some of the delegates to the For
estry congress introduced drink new
to Washington.
A waiter in the Willard cafe came to
the bar and said: 81 want four Scotch
whisky sours, with the sour made of
half lemon and half lime"
The bartender had never heard of a
drink like that and inquired. The
waiter came back and repeated the
order, and those delegates to the For
estry congress, who had big punches
Oh gray whiskers and the rudy out
doors sort of face, drank several of
tney before they quit.-New York
World.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
'NLocMG2Hzz0H ~

Why these gorgeous coated. sweet
voiced fellows should stay with us all
through all the snowbound months has
always been a mystery to me. But l
suppose the law of compensation gov
ems such matters; and in this in
stance | am well satisfied with the
result. 1t is very gratifying compen-
sation, too, that one derives from the
companionship of these CHEEKY win
ter visitors. During the busy sum-
mer season it is a treat to meet a
new bird; in winter a greater one to
run across an old acquaintance, or
even discover his dainty little tracks
In the snow. If we follow up his trail
we will soon hear various chirps and
twits that warn us that we, too. are
discovered, and If all this is in close
proximity to hemlock or pine tree
the chances are that the note of alarm
was sounded by rich-coated cardinal
whose disposition is as peppery as his
coat is red. And what an all-round
good fellow he is, so famous in song
and story, Familiarity known to most
as the Kentucky red bird.
All sorts and conditions of seeds 90
to swell his little red waistcoat; even
those hard billets on the wild cucum.
Der are not to be despised in an emer-
gency His Latin name (toxia coco
thraustes) signifies berry breaker"
because, with his large, horny bill he
cracks open the she'll of fruit stones
and so secures the kernel
One or two authorities have assert
ed that these birds never condescend
below the level Of the laurel bush"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

At that minute an uproarious moa
ley of barks and screams rose on n.
lawn. WV
Agnes is teasing the doglo cr,.,
Ethelda, and rushed to the rescna :,
the bold baby who delighted in .l,.
ping the big and not-too-patient Ne1
foundland. When Agnes indicn.r,
fright had been pacifed, Ethelds h.S
forgotten Arthur olivant, and I dS
not resume the subject.
The next day-ah. that day!-l had
a start. Jack had been out that morn.
ing shooting squirrels. heard him
come in, and move about in tbe
library; afterwards the door Of bis
den slammed. Remembering some
thing l wanted to say to him, went
towards the den. Some obscure i'm
pulse made me pause at the omen
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
story With Moral for All.

A rich lady dreamed that she went
to heaven, and there saw a mansion
being built. Whom is that for?" she
asked of the guide.
For your gardener"
But he lives in the tiniest cottage
on earth, with barely room for his fam
lily. He might live better if he did
not give away so much to the miser-
able poor folks"
Farther on she saw tiny cottage
being built. And whom is that for"
she asked.
That is for you"
But have lived in a mansion on
earth. l would not know how to live
in cottage"
The words she heard in reply we're
full of meaning. THE Master Builder
Is doing his best with the material
that is being sent up"
Then she awoke, resolving to lay up
treasure in heaven.-Chicago Evening
Post.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A girl complained to the police be
cause man remarked as she was
passing by: Where are you going,
my pretty maid?" and yet the young
man says he was only refreshing his
mind with a daily bit of poetry.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Now that some Pittsburg men have
offered a prize of $1,000 for the best
peace novel. good many people are
wondering just what the book will be.
OF course 1t isn't likely to be a story
of married life
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Friends of Cornelius Vanderbilt are
congratulating him on winning 81, $780,
900 In Wall street; but IL he has won.
somebody must have lost. Don't
cheer, boys, those poor fellows are
dying!"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A dyspeptc bachelor complains: 81
have never yet seen the woman who
can be made to realize the Importance
of hurrying." Did he never observe
the results of an announcement of a
tempting bargain sale?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A French scientist announces that
no woman who gossips can hope to
live to a great age. He's mistaken.
If he had ever experienced any of the
pleasures of village life he would
know that gossips never die.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Many of the men who have resolved
not to waste any money this year
started out by buying the most expen-
sive ledgers on the market to keep
their personal accounts in.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A Portuguese scientist has produced
great sun furnace in which the con-
centrated rays of the sun prove able
TO melt every known substance. From
all accounts, he should try It on the
Boston girl
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Humanity should show its gratitude
to those who have conferred great
benefits upon it. The earth is studded
with monuments to selfish and ambi.
tious potentates. Let us have more
to those who have lessenec suffering
not increased II
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
Hobby Is coIIeetIon of Watches.

The famous Australian novehs'
Nine. Mary Won Ebner-Eschenp acn'
possesses one of the finest collections
of watches. A number of these time
pieces are over 200 years old anu
many Of them are set in DIAMONDS,
The collection is said to be worth over
$4,000.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A New York man has paid $4,000
for a variegated carnation. He should
be careful. The relatives of rich men
who do queer things are having them
shut up in sanitariums.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Harry Lehr has announced that he
is going to retire from society. This
could have been arranged years ago
without checking up the great throng
in the least.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A new and excellent use has been
found for silver dollars. When SHOW
eled out in large quantities it has
been discovered that they act instant
ly in stopping run on a bank.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18
Pennvpacker

Gov. Pennypacker approvingly
quotes the history of an editor being
shot by politician. II any politician
i'm Pennsylvania wants to shoot an edi-
tor he can get pardon in advance
from the governor of the parrot-like
name.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Stoessel is meeting the usual fate
of the hero. A lot of generals who
did not have chance to try feel that
they could have held the fortress in
definitely.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

cial legislation is rapidly Cutting
their claws" and the lover of nature
and wild life may still continue IN
meet old friends or make new ac.
quaintances along foot-pathway. mo
matter how deep the snow or bittar
the winds.-Alberta Field in Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A Frenchman who had fought seven
,ty duels died the other day from nat.
'ural causes. Is 1t necessary to add
that they we're French duels?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Inc me roses blight every year." Tbe
oay Helen set 1t there was like YES.
things. ee' 'nose
one afternoon as Ethelda and 90,
eoee'ner with our sewing, a half.for.
sosten question required to me,
By-the-way," asked, with assrr,oa
vant?" Oil-
Ethelda laughed, but she looked q,
me queerly' What do you know
ABOUT Arthur olivant?" She Iarghad
again. i declare must tell Jscl :
u almost forgotten Arthur oliyantl T"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

The California prune crop this year
is 15O,0OO,OO0 pounds, but If you are
tired OF the clearinghouse, why don't
you get married?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

The price of whisky has been re-
duced, owing to an oversupply. Some
of the people who swore off must be
sticking to it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

The Chicago woman who has made
a record of fifteen children in twelve
years ought to have gold medal or a
government pension.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A Boston woman wants a divorce
because her husband forced her to
live in Philadelphia. Cruelty is
proved.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

That Berlin magistrate who decided
that poker is not a game of chance
probably had the experience Of all
poor players.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

A gentleman whose wife hit him
and gave him appendicitis is trying to
get divorce. He ought to get doc
tor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Col. Watterson writes that Paris is
not as frisky as 1t used to be. The
colonel is sixty-flve years old-Wash-
ington Post.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

King Peter Of Servia is talking
about abdicating. He has had the
honor. Now he wants to live.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

The young man who ran away with
his mother-in-law, twice his age. must
have made mistake In the dark.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Plenty of people would feel better
IL they forgot all about their health.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

When the devil can't find any other
way to make trouble he has a girl
marry man to reform him.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

An Ohio man burned $40 bills for
pastime Naturally he now sojourns
in an asylum.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-18

Miss Daisy Letters titled husband
may be joy forever, but he doesn't
look 1t.
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-03-25

Nothing like Coles Hot Blast
Heater for these cold mornings.
By right use of this stove you need
not let the fire go out till spring
Even heat night and day.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-03-25

Miss Sayde Thompson re-
turned home from Pomeroy last
night, having been compelled to
discontinue her school duties at
that place on account of i'll health.
w. H. Lawrence, of the college,
was in St. Johh on business last
Saturday.
= Monarch ranges-none better, =
at the Pullman Hardware Store.
Fuller's pure prepared paints at
the Pullman Hardware Store.
Have you a horse that slobbers,
hold his head sideways in eating or
or drinking Have you a horse
that is hard to keep fat, all such
doings are caused by bad teeth,
long molars etc. Come and see
the finest set of instruments in
America, also specimens of diseased
health, SPAWN, ringbone, sidebones
etc. Veterinary examinations free.
Work done by eminent staff of
Veterinary surgeons, We chal-
lenge competitors, our work adver-
tises our business. Will be in Pull
man next week, March 1920.
Spraying Of all kinds, orchard OF
shade trees, done by l.. L. Good,
win, R. G. Arm6eld and R. J. Hill.
Latest methods. Best spray. Con
suit us. (2t)
Your neighbor has Studebaker
Why haven't you ? (23)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-03-25
Call for General Fund Warrants

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing General Fund warrants of the CITY
of Pullman, WASH, will be paid by the
City Treasurer on and after March Izth,
1905, at which date interest ceases. War
rant No. 1855 for $3.50; No 1877 for
S5I. 90; No. 1913 for $3.50; No. 1879 for
$500; No. 1875 for 81 so; No. 1868 for
SI2.32; No. 1854 for $1,000; No. Io4s for
S2.75; No. Io47 for $3.50; No. 1888 for
$500; No. 1854 for $3.50; No. 1855 for
81 so; No. 1890 for S2I.25, and No. 1856
for SI4. 90.
J. 5. CLARK, City Treasurer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-03-25
Call for Water Fund Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing Water Fund warrants of the city of
Pullman will be paid by the City Treas
urer on and after March II, 1905, at
which date interest ceases: Warrant No.
1899 for $4,000; No. 1900 for SIS. 90; No.
1909 for S387.oS; No. 1903 for SIS. 90; No.
1904 for $500; No. 1909 for s32.9o, and
No. 1910 for $4,000.
J.. S. CLARK, City Treasurer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-12-14

1t is doubtful whether nowadays a
present Of ones own coffin would not
be considered premature, If not un-
friendly. Lord Nelson, however, felt
differently; for when his old friend,
Ben Hallowell, captain of the Swift
sure, sent him coffin made out OF
the mainmast of the ship L'Orient,
after the battle of the Nile, he ap-
preciated the gift SO much that he
had It set up In his cabin, Just be-
hind the chair on which he always
sat. IL send It," Hallowell had writ
ten. that when you are tired of this
life you may be buried In one OF
your own trophies" 1t was in this
coffin that Nelson's body lay whea
1t was brought by water to White
hall, on the occasion of his public
funeral"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-12-14
Pennsy Breaks Record
November's Freight Shipments the Largest
in the History Of the Company

Actual figures tabulated for the
general manager prove that Nov
ember was the banner month for
big freight movement i'll the history
of the Pennsylvania Railroad. In
the thirty days, 3,746 freight trains,
having an aggregate length of I ESQ
miles, passed Mifflin on the Middle
division. This tremendous move.
ment comprised 1855, 1000 cars, of
which III,94o were loaded and 73-
100 empty. This represented an
increase Of 35,472 cars or twenty
four per cent, over November last
year. The average daily move
ment was 6,I72 cars. Traffic this
year on the Great Lakes has sur
passed all records. The iron ore
tonnage alone will be close to So
100000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-12-14

Daily. Daily, except sunday. 'f' stops
only on signal notice 10 Agent, OF Conductor TO
receive or discharge passengers.
"Kn stops only on sunday on notice TO Con-
suctor TO discharge passengers or on notice TO
Agent TO receive passengers.
Trains leave BLOOMSBURY as follows:
For Pittston and Scranton as follows: 740 and
iO:i3 a. m, 243 and 6.l5 p. IN. week days; lO43
a. m sundays.
For Pottsville, Reading and Philadelphia, 7.4O
a. m. and ais p. m. week days.
week days.
For Lewlsburg. Milton, Williamsport, Lock
Haven, kenoNa, Kane and Erie ll.47 q. IN. week
days: Lock Haven only, {. "a a. IN. and 4.07 p. m
Renova, Kane and Erie ll.47 a. IN. week days;
for Williamsport and intermediate stations
S.3l, ll.47 a, III. and 40, 7.|5 p. IN. week days.
For Bellefonte, Tyrone, philipsburg, and
Clearfield, s34 and II, ~ a. IN, week days
For Harrisburg and intermediate stations S.3i
i.O7 p. m. sundays.
For Philadelphia via Harrisburg), Baltimore
and Washington S.4 and la a. m, 4.0I and 7.25
p. IN. week days: i07 p. IN. sundays.
For Plttsburg (via HarrisbuIg), S.34 a. m.
7.2j p. IN. week days; i.07 p. N. daily; via Lewis
town junction, S.3i and ll.4i a. IN. week days.
via Lock Haven S.3i and ll.41 m. week days.
through trains between Sunbury, W.lllamspoTt
and Erie, between Sunbury and Philadelphia
and Washington and oetweenHarrisourg Pitts-
burg and the west.
For further information apply TO Ticket
Agents.
General Manager. Passr Traflc Mgr.
GEO. ". BOYD,
General Passenger Agent