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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-11-13

Truancy is defined as disease by
Chicago school sharp who has or
dered truants on diet of protein
The average boy would rather take
his chances with the school than fly
10 the arms of protein, a punishment
whose nature he imperfectly oompre.
bends.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-11-13

The servant girl, thinks Upto= Sin
clair, needs uplifting The can Of
kerosene ON the morning fire has
been known 10 operate successfully
In that direction.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-11-13
A MILLER TENT-EscAPE.
Its Use and How to Take Surplus
Honey Out of the supers.

There are two ways of making a
Miller tent-escape. The way l made
mine, explains Fred A. Strohschein, in
Farmers Voice, is as follows:
First, piece of wire cloth was cut
22x9h inches. At the middle of one
of the long sides a mark was made,
and two marks five and one-half
inches from each end on the other
long side. Then line was drawn
from each of the five and one-half
inch marks to thu corners of the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-11-13

Copyright, by Joseph B. BOwles.)
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-11-13
The Household Devil of Sam Louie |
BY E. Spence De Pue
BY E. Spence De Pue

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 'vV
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

In the Boer war one of the columns,
half Canadian and half regular, under
General Ian Hamilton, became so no
torious for looting that the soldiers were
nicknamed "the Thousand Thieves"
Consequently General Hamilton re-
viewed them one day in a small village
near Bloemfontein, says the writer of
:Some South African "reminiscences, !"
for the purpose OF warning them
against any future depredations.
The column had Just drawn up and
was waiting for the general 10 begin
the review when a ragged rooster ran
out from hut and across the front of
the line. Suddenly a private left the
line and ran after the rooster.
"Haltw shouted Hamilton.
The soldier ran on. He soon overlook
the rooster and turned back, wringlng
the neck Of the fowl. AS he passed the
general he noted the fierce scowl ON his
face The soldier, an Irish Canadian.
was not easily daunted, but this time
he temporlzed. Throwing the defunct
rooster at the feet Of the general, he
said, ''There, now; I'll tache ye L halt
whln the gineral says sou
AT which the column roared with
laughter, ana even The general smiled,
bnd the soldier got only two days I'm
prsonmcnt for one OF the most bare
faced breaches OF discipline in the rec
ords of the army.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

IN nearly aA parts or the arctic re-
gions food Is frozen not only for pur-
poses Of preservation, but also to in
crease, as the natives believe, its nu-
tritivc properties. Their fish an1 seal
flesh are frozen and eaten in thin slices,
gut OF By AK or knife. Seal flesh. half
decomposed and then frozen. IL cue OF
the Eskime3' area,sst dellcacies. Wal
gus liver, too, when frozen Is held to
possess great sustaining power, and 1t
Is considered that cooking deprives II
Of It's dellcacy OF flavor. The 9atlves
OF the Titiceca hasLs.. "a Peru. who In
habl. !. district 10000 feet above the
sea, prepare their potatoes by soaking
them IN water, then freezing them,
then sleeping them in water ard pash.
ing them to remoY2 tAc soluble matter.
Aftor ting they are dried and become
an article Of food. They viii ,nen keep
any length 81 iino ana are extremely
convenient for carrying on long jour
neys. The Okla, another vegetable OF
the district, 10 prepared In the same
way
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

Some years ago In Alabama enc of
the most talented lawyers prActicine
in the south was the late Colonel Bragg,
but he had peppery temper.
Not only did Colonel Braggs dispoqty
ton involve him from time to time ih
serious differences with his colleagues,
but 1t also led him to break OF amlea-
bic relations with Judge Robinson, =
most estimable jurist, who while pre-
siding over suit in which BrQgg was
interested had by his decision fneurfen
the resentment Of the advocate. 10
for long time the colonel declinel
even to speak to the Judge save when
1t was absolutely necessary IN tho
course OF business.
Finally, however, his better nature
getting the upper hand, Colonel BraG0
determined to apologize to Judge Rob
inson and endeavor to effect renewal
Of their former comparatively pleasant
relations. Meeting the Judge cne afe
ernoon on the steps OF the stAtshouse.
he impulslvely thrust out his hand ANA
said:
"See here. Judge; let's be fyiende
again. This thing has gone Oh long
enough"
"Why-er-Bragg," asked the judee
In the meekest and mildeAt way imak-
Unable, whats the mattsrr
simply this, Judge" continued ths
fiery Bragg II admire you % tzn-
mensely that I cannot for my life b
content to remain on bad terms any
longer. Ifelt that must speak tc
you"
"Why-er-Brags." piped the tudgl
In the thinnest Of voices, well feigne6
look OF astonishmsne ON niU fss0 -
why -er - Bragg. haven't you been
speaking to meY
At this the lawyer wilted. = IAppin-
colts.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

It was not until she reached - desk
and was about to pick up III I1<tefS
that he noticed her presence ana raised
his head with a quick, surprised mo.
ton. His eyes were frank, unguarded,
his lips trembling.
She gazed at him Q momant; than her
womanly instinct In q dAsh conpre-
hended.
"Oh, Mr.. Barclay-Robert-do you"-
But he had controlled himself by
great effort
Forget this, Elinor, forexeEn he m
terrupted harshly. IT was WAX fer =
moment. I thought I was alone, and
you misunderstood"
But her face was radiant
81 have been misunderstanding you
for months, Robert" she said softly,
"but not now. It was all In your eyes.
Have you never thought why I was u1p
able to find my ideal? I didn't know
my own heart then, but ! always COM
pared the boys and the young men with
you, and they fell short. Z know now
that have loved you for yssrs. sincs (
first went to college, but ! have unt
fully realized 1t until within the pat
few months, and, Robert, I hIve been
$3.50 unhappy at your-thoughtfume1s
Of me-"
'It was the only thipg could do,Y
he groaned. 'I was afraid Of myself.
and-and am 20 old, Elincr!"
"Only fifteen years older than apH
she said happily. II shall unpack ny
trunks"
Once more he tried TO command him
self, to summon the mask to his face,
but he was too weak. He held out hiS
arms.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08


II ls said that, although the celetFat
ed advocate, Lord Erskine, was some
times jocular and occasionally q Htl1e
unfair In his treatment Of witnesses.
no man was better able than he 70
make them realize the foolishnsos of
utter irrelevancs Of their replies win
out giving offense. At one time q WV
ness obstinately refused to bs sworn
In the usual manner, but stated that
although no would not kiss the books
hs would ''hold up his hand" and sweaf
Erskinc asked him what reason be heo
for preferring such an eccentric way -
the ordinary method.
'Tt is written In the book Of 1Swelo
tion," replied the obstinste man. "tAst
the angel standing on the sea held %
his hand"
"That In very true" said ESekiBt
with a smile, "but I can hardy ~
how that applies to your casa - -
first place. you certainly are not - ~
gel, and, In tho second place, you sAn
not tell-you have no means 81 Know
lng-how the angel would have sworn
II he had stood on dry ground On yQp
do"
There was no nippancy or frsyeD
ence In Erskine's tone, and After mo-
ments reflection the stubborn wftneg1
yielded the point. impressed by the ~
vocate's common sense view of n4
matter and took the oath In tns usu0
manner.
The Land Of rsgodhs.
Burma is the land Of pagodas. From
the summit OF every mountain, q sv-
cry hill or hillock, from above the sii6s
and rocks and from among the woods
OF the islands OF the broad frews0 rise
the graceful forms and gilded pinnacIss
OF numberlass pagodas. Often hey exe
crowned by golden htee or umDfUu
Pagodas are rarely temples IN the ty1b
sense. They are-usually solid. ta1eri~I
buildings placed over real or fmitatcn
relics. Close by, among groves q palms
and bananas, are generally to be seer'
the carved and seven storied roofs OF
tho kioungs, or Buddhist monestoriea.
Gay and light hearted as arc The Bur.
mans, they realize another and future
existence as vividly as they do tho
present life, and tho teachings OF the
great Buddha are ever present 10 their
minds and influence them profoundly. 4
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08
An Ans.tnytt

'gh2 suggestion OF an English barris
yer that "A certain matter was Il proper
subject for oral examination, not Sol
affidavit, agreed Wit. the emphatic
opinion of an English justice recently
retired. lie wns once trying case al
the MANCHESTER assizes In which map
had been cross examined upon an afti'
davlt, Summing ny The evidence 10 the
jury tho Judge said, "Gentlamen, OF all
the weapons IA the whole armory Of In
iqulty there is nothing 10 equal mn af'
Gdayit FOR conceallng the truth"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

1T isn't n runaway match" l an
swered hastily, but for certain rea-
sons / want the services of Il young
man
Mr.. &. OF the Unitarian is about
your age, should Judge"
Hes the man. Where can l find
him:"
After getting definite directions l fled
down the courthouse steps. | found
Mr.. B.. who when he had heard my
story laughed immoderately, but, as
thought young man would, consent
ed TO 90 with me Consequently the
last car for Altadena and Mount Lowe
found us on board, together with a
huge, awkward parcel which / had
purchased ON the way to the station.
As the car reached Echo mountain
found a laughing, much larger crowd
than we had started with and in their
midst Dorothy, looking most uncom-
Portable, but holding in her little hands
a bouquet of Indian paint brush. the
gorgeous coloring matching well the
hue of her own sweet cheeks.
They've surmised something"
whispered to my companion. We'll,
the more the merrler, | suppose; kind
Of tough on us, though"
At which speech 1 thought the min
lister was going to disgrace his cloth
again by unseemly leyity. The crowd
drew back a little as l advanced to-
ward Dorothy and introduced the rev.
erend gentleman. l tucked her little
trembling hand under my arm, and,
with my great parcel under the other,
the minister discreetly leading, and aft
er us the crowd, though not fully un-
derstanding the play, we wended our
way toward the cannon, mounted and
ready for business.
l dropped Dolly's hand, tore the pa
per wrapping from my megaphone and
put it to my lips.
Dorothy | shouted, and first this
hill, then that. here, there, yonder, re-
peated her sweet name
l raised it to my lips again, and BE
mine" sang out the hills. Then laid
1t on the ground and held out my
hand, while the women smiled and the
men tossed up their hats in delight.
The situation was severe, but my Dor
othy was game. Blushing, fearful, yet
happy withal, she gave me her hand,
and the minister stepped forward with
his little book.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08
PatchouIf.

The plant from which the well known
perfume patchouli is obtained y . ma
tive of India and Of China. It u also
grown In Csylon. Paraguay ana tho
French island Of Reunion. 1t drst bo-
came generally known In Europe about
1850. At that time India shawie COM
manded immense prices. ano dealers
were accustomed to identity tho gen
ulne articles by their odor. ~ they
were perfumed with patchouli. French
manufacturers. acting upon this hint,
imported tho patchouli plant Cor the
purpose Of perfuming their imitation
India shawls. Afterward perfumers
took up the cultivation OF the plant on
their own account.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

According 10 experiments with the
dynamometer. n man IL precisely at his
weakest when he turns out or bed.
Our muscular force IL greatly incrcas-
cd by breakfast. but It nttainB 20 its
highest point after tho midday meal.
IL then sinks for few hours. rises
iRnin toward evening, but steadily de-
flincs from night 10 morning. The
chief foes qe muscular force are over
work and idlcneas.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08
Iunt aneerc night Out.

"Never suppress q sneeze," said the
trained nurse 10 tho young woman who
had t,ist performed that polite act. 1T
h n great strain on all the nerves and
blood vessels Of the head, ms 1t throws
nll the action 90 the back Of the head
instead Of letting II coma out ot the
mouth safely and naturally The unu-
Suai and hard strain on n little blood
vessel that may DO weak is likely to
burst II aud cause instant death. A
loud snceze does not sound very nice,
but IT is n safe thing 10 do every time"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

Election Cnnyasser What does your
husband think Of the fiscnl question.
Mrs. IIodgef Mrs. Hodge-Wcll, sir,
phcn 'e's a.tnllsing TO n protaDtiopist
ee free trader. and when 'e's talking
10 FREQ irnder 'efa IA protectiontst, aud
when 'e's a-talkmg TO ne 'o'a ravins
iunaticl- Punch.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

The morning star, an iron bali stud
ded with spikes and fastened by means
OF chain TO short handle. was much
used in modiaeval times as d military
weapon. II was exceedingly formida-
BILE, for when thrown II could not easi.
iy be avoided or lodged. the chain per-
hitting II 20 curve around the arm or
over the shield. II was confeessdly.
modelled after a common cactus wnico
grows In every part Of Italy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08
Fi.ed For Life,

IL can't understand how that young
lawyer lives. I've never heard or him
having n client"
you havcn'tf Why. he IL one or tho
people who helped 10 break old Bigger
sons viii. lie doesn't need clients."-
Chicago Racord-Heraid.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

Small Brother Mnrie. does your ad-
Inirer etntteri MarIe-N No; Of course
not What made yon think OF such q
thing? Small Brothcr-Then why does
ho write my dear. dear Marier'-Flie-
gendc Blattcr.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

Mr.. Knownll laughing Can YOU tell
me. Miss Dc Wlttc. what Is tho differ-
ence between wlao man aud foolt
Miss DO Wittc "A wise man knows he
u fool and 10 mlseraDlo, tho fool
thinks be Ia wiso and rs happy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08
An Accomplishment to lie Revived.

Tommy Harduppe- Can you whistle,
Mr.. Wigwag? Wigwng No. my boy.
My whlstling days nre over. Tommy
Then you'd better learn again. WIZ
wng Whyf Tommy Cause l heard
pop soy be owed you some money and
you'd have 20 whistle for II.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08
An ununuai Event.

"Yes. sent my uncle telegram on
Wednesday to say was coming I
wonder II hc received t."
~ reckon he didn't, cos I seen him
this mornin'. an he didn't brag about
no tclegram."--Brooklyn Life
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

Injuries we DO and those wo suffer
are seldom weighed IN tho same bal.
ance.--SImmona.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08

Many a tongue shakes out It's mas
ter'a undolng - Shakespeare.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-03-08
A kissing Duel.

AT somo amateur theatricals In Vie
soria two people In the stalls, whenever
the heorlne was kissed. kissed each 9th
or loudly and with osteutation. IL turn
ed out that tho man In tho audience
wpe the husband OF the heroine, who
dlsnpproycd OF her theatrical tastes
and, with the help Of On amiable friend,
took this way Of reproying them.-syd-
pcy (Australla) Bulletin,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-13
Crying For Help
Lots of 1t in Burlington But Daily
Growing Less,


Growing Less.
The Kidneys cry for help.
Not an organ in the whole body so
delicately constructed.
Not one so important to health.
The kidneys are the filters of the blood
When they fail tho blood becomes foul
and poisonous
There can be no health where there Is
poisoned blood
Rackache ia one of the first indications
Of kidney trouble.
II In the kidneys' cry for help. Heed it.
Doan's Kidney Pills are what Is want
Are Just what overworked kidneys
need.
They strengthen and invigorate the
kidneys; help them to do their work
never fail to cure any case of Kid
ney disease.
Read the proof from Burlington
citizen.
Henry l.. Bartholomew, machlnlst, OF
1877 Bank St.. Burlington, VT, says: ~
cannot add anything to my original
statement about Doan's Kidney Pills.
first published some seven years ago
when procured the remeoy AZ the Park
Drug Store and took the treatment.
From my experience as well as from
observation I can say that ! think no
one need be the least dubious about the
results obtained from the use of Doan s
Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans-and take
no other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-13

II. Prouty of Burlington, C. n. H
Of Rutland. Capt. ". A. Pattoe of
pelior, Capt. f.. j. Badger OF Barre,
Charles T.. Burnham of Bellows
Lieut.. c. A. Celley OF ST. john
Lieut.. j. Harry Tstev of Brattlebord
seant-major. John G. Norton Of s.
bans; delegates to the national en|
ment, Col. j. Grey Estey of Brattl|
Col. Osman p. Clark Of Montpelier,
Charles S. Meeker of Barre, SET
Major John G. Norton Of st. Al
Major II. L. Dyer Of Rutland and
poral n d. Ripley Of ST. JohnsburJ
lowing the business meeting a lunc
served, and then came tho post-pi1
exercises over which Captain Ellis
ed
The place Of holding the next en-
ment Will be announced later, the
| being left with the commander an
council Of administration. One new
that at Barre, was instituted duri1
year arG another, now being forr
Burlington, will be instituted Short
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-13
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
Capt. F. l.. Greene Elected Commander
mt St, ,JObnsbury.

st. Johnsbury. Dec. o.-The annual do
partment encampment OF the United
Spanish War Veterans of Vermont was
held here last evening. The encampment
was presided over by Major II. Edward
Dyer Of Rutland. commander. and the fol-
lowing officers wero elected for the COM
Ing year: Commander, Capt. Frank H.
Green Of st. Adams; senior vice-com-
mander, Capt Henry w. Ellis OF St
Johnsbury; junior vice commander, Capt
Arthur G. Eaton Of Montpelier; inspector.
Lieut.. Thomas q. Carsweil Of Barre; sur
geon, Lieut.. George b. Anderson Of Brat
leboro; judge encouragement, Princ-
pal Musician Lee S. Tfllotson OF St. AL
bans; council of admnistra ton, Lieut.. e.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-13
Following The Flag,

When our soldiers went to Cuba and
tho Philippines, health was the most I'm
portant consideration Willis T. Morgan,
retired Commissary Sergeant L. s. A., OF
Rural Route !, Concord, ~ H., says:
Il was two years in Cuba and two years
IN the PHILIPPINES. md being subject to
colds, / took DR.. Kings New Discovery
FOR Consumption, which kept mo in per-
feet health. And now in New Hamp-
shire, we find it the best medicine in the
world for coughs, colds, bronchial troubles
and all lung diseases" Guaranteed at ].
w. O'Sullivan's and all druggists. Price
t4c and $40. Trial bottle FREQ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-13
err association.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.

er association.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.
II. 261-Relating to the taxation of
personal property.
II. 311--Relating to chattel mort
CAGES,
II. 51S-Relating to removal Of stones
from highways.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
n. G4S--By Mr.. Senter of Montpelier
for committee on corporations TO re-
vive the corporate existence of the Or
villo Marble company. Ordered to lie
and be printed.
ORDERED TO LIE
IT. 557--Wth pending amendments,
made special order for Friday MORN
ing at 1890
SENATE BILLS REFERRED.
S. 73-Empowering towns, school and
fire districts and incorporated villages TO
collect interest on taxes unpaid after a
specified date. 70 general committee.
s lS7--Itelating TO exemptions from
taNvtion. TO judiciary.
ORDERED TO LIE.
III. 4N-With pending proposal Of amend
nents made n special order for Friday
afternoon at 2:l5 o'clock
JOINT RESOLUTION
BY Mr.. Ilulburd of Hyde Park provid-
ing for a delegation of one senator and
two representatives to attend the funeral
or George w. Hendee. Adopted by a rs-
Ing vote
RESOLUTION
BY Mr.. McCuen of Vcrgennes on the
death OF Representative Newton Of Pan
ton. Adopted. The chair appointed as a
committee to attend Mr.. Ncwton's funeral:
Mr.. McCuen Of Vergennes, Mr. Bristol
OF Waltham and Mr. Noonan of Add SON
In accordance with tho resolution the
House adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-13
TWO MEN KILLED IN WO|
supposed They Were Thawing
mite Which ENpIO dcd.

St. Johnsbury. Dec. 9.-The bod
George Donough and his brother,
Donough, were brought to the
takers yesterday morning from Y
where they met instant death som
the day before. while engaged in b
for the Moose River Lumber cor
They We're out in the woods workir
when they did not return for
the other workmen instituted q scarf
found them late in the evening. It VI
lieved that they met their death Fri
explosion while thaw!ng out dyrl
Their bodies were not badly NUT
though death must been instanta
They were both over 20 years Of
unmarried. An older brother ha,
come to tho lumber camp to wo
the company and took the bodies
Saturday night to St. He.idine, p,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-13
REFEREE MOTT RESIG.
watson and Roycc Candidates ID
coed Him,

ST. Adams, Dec. 9.--Hiram NJ. Mot
has been referee in bankruptcy f.
district for the past eight years, III
dered his resignation to United
District Judge James L. Martin.
expected that the resignation will
copied soon and a successor apl
within few days. Charles D. Y
and II. Charles Royce, both Of tn
are candidates for the position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-13

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