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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
Skull Of a giant marsupiaI and that
of a man.

Skull OF q giant mdFsupldt anu tnae
of a a
cestors of the modern kangaroo and
wombat, whose ~progenitor, the Dipro-
todon, was as big as the largest rhi-
noceros or a small elephant.
In a book intended for children, but
of a character so instructive and en-
tertaining that older children are like
ly to be fascinated by it, Prof. E. Ray
Lancaster, director of the natural his
tory departments of the British Muse
UNI. has clearly shown the relation
ship of some modern mammals with
the peculiar animals whose remains
are found in old strata, and drawn
some interesting comparisons. Prof.
Lankester's book, entitled Extinct
Animals" published in this country by
Henry Holt & Co, is not solely de-
voted to the monsters of a million or
so years ago, but to.a vivid reconstruc-
ton of some of the creatures found
in the Mesozoic and Tertiary systems.
All of these were not, of course, mon
sters; indeed, some of the earliest
mammal remains found are exceeding
ly small.
ct is a big mistake says Pred.
Lancaster, ito conclude that it is a
law of nature that recent animals are
all small and insignificant, as COM
pared with their representatives of the
past. That is simply not true Re
cent horses are bigger than extinct
ones, and much bigger than the three
toed and four-toed ancestors of horses.
Recent elephants are as big as any
that have existed, and much bigger
than the earlier e~lephantine ancestors.
There never has been any creature OF
any kind-mammal, reptile, bird or
fsh-in any geological period we know
of. so big as some of the existing
whales, the sperm whale, the great
rorqual and the w%halebone whales.
at is true hat there were ehor
nous reptiles in the past, far larger
than any living ~crocodiles, standing
; fourteen feet at the loins and measur
ing eighty feet from the tip of tht
snout to the tip of the tail; but theil
bodies did not weigh much more thar
that of a big African elephant, ant
were small, compared with whales"
5 Although evolutionists have not We
$ been able t. complete the lines o
: ancestors Of man, the ancestry of tn
horse is believed to be completely &C
counted for. The big draught hors
and the swift race horse are descenc
ants of a little animal that lived a fey
million years g that was no large
than a fox. The remains Of this cur
Gus animal have been found in tn
Eocene. 1t had four toes on its fror
feet and three on its hind feet. Tn
4 modern horse, it should be remen
bered, walks on single toes, the Other
a having practically disappeared.
It Many of the extinct monsters wei
Il herbivorous animals. This is true
9 some of the great Dinosaurs, whic
measured from fifty to eighty feet
n length. There were others, howeve
o MegaIosaurus, for instance, which WI
a not quite as large, but for all that
n very ugly and ferocious beast TIL
could successfully attack the gfal
Brontosaurhs and lay him low: 1t
not definitely known that nan existt
!. in the days of the great Dinosaur
but he is known to have beer on cart
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
ever Hear of "scotty" and His Record
Breaking Rider

The story, briefly told, is this: Wal
ter Scott, the Death Valley gold miner.
made the trip from Los Angeles to
Chicago last summer on a special
train over the Santa Fe" in less than
as hours. That whirlwind train cost
him more than $4,000. 1t was the
fastest long distance u over noun
tains and plains eve made on any.
American railway. 1t demonstrated
beyond dispute that the Santa Fe
track. equipment and employees are of
the dependable kind Probably you
wouldn't care to ride SO fast. You pre-
fer the luxury of our three trains from
Utah and Colorado to Everywhere
East and Southwest
Ask me for ticket rates and litera-
ture.
G. F. WARREN.
G.. A., A. T. & S. f. Ry-
-1-r- 80 r nT~A CfFxy TTfoh
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
AWFUL PSORIASIS IS YEARS.
Terrible scaIy Humor in Patches All
Over the Body-skin Cracked and
BleedIng-Cured by C%uticura.

Terrible ScaIy Humor in Patches All
Over the Body-Skin Cracked and
6leedIng-cured by cuticura.
"I was afflicted with psoriasis for
thirty-hve years. 1t was in patches
all over my body. fused three cakes
of C%uticura Soap, six boxes of Oint-
ment and two bottles of Resolvent.
In thirty days | was completely cured,
and Lithink permanently. as it was
about five years ago. The psoriasis
first made it's appearance in red spots,
generally forming q circle, leaving in
the center a spot about the size Of a
silver dollar of sound flesh. In a short
time the affected circle would form
a heavy dry scale Of a white silvery
appearance and would gradually drop
off. To remove the entire scales by
bathing or using oil to soften them
the flesh would be perfectly raw, and
a light discharge of bloody substance
would ooze out. That scaly crust
would form again in t~wenty-four
hours. It was worse on my arms and
limbs, although it was in spots all
over my body, also on my scalp. II
I let the scales remain too long with
out removing by bath or otherwise,
the skin would crack and bleed.
suffered intense itching, worse al
nights after getting warm in bed, OIL
blood warm by exercise. when Il
would be almost unbearable. w. M
Chidester, Hutchinson, Kan, April 20
Iq05-o
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
chinese Court Eashions.

A Pekin newspaper published the
following as to court fashions at the
Chinese imperial palace: "Ermine
robes were first worn this season in
the palace on the 22d inst. Squirrel
skins are the next on the list, to be
followed by fox, and lastly sable at
the new year"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications. as they cannot reach the dis
essed portion OF the ear. There is only one way to
cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an indamed condition OF the
mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is fnnamed you have a rumbling sound or I'm
perfect hearing, and when it IS entirely closed, Deaf
meas IL the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal condt-
tion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which Is morning.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness tcaused by catarrhl that cannot be cured
nv HalTs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
TAKE HaT'a Family pills for constipation.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
KNEW ALL ABOUT D. roMPkINs.
Many-sided Man Had No Secrets Hid
den frnm Earmer.

Many-sided Man Had No Secrets Hid
den from Farmer.
"You say you live at Stony BROOKE"
asked the man who looked like a law
yer of the farmer who occupied a seat
with him in the smoking car.
Eyes, sir" /,
"Then you probably know Daniel
Tompkins?"
"As well as l know my own SON.
Gust what sort of a man is he, &C
cording to your ideas?"
That's according to what you want
Of him?"
"How do you mean?"
"Wall, if l was goin' down to ask
Dan if he wouldn't run for the legisla-
ture If a gas company would pay all
the expenses and give him $500 to
boot I'd expect to find him full OF
Christian resignation and willing to do
anything for his country, but If / was
goin' down to trade bosses with him
I'd expect to meet a Teller who'd beat
me out of my eye teeth and let me and
the country and everything else go to
the devil"
"I see. I'm just going down to see
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
Use of the Valance with dropping
curve pattern in living room

mentation beneath. The variation of
height in these three details gives the
curved element of Joy"
These elements are influenced by
juxtaposition and environment. They
are only details in giving a room ex-
preston. With them should be har-
monious arrangement of walls, pic
lures, draperies and furniture. The
color scheme of the room has its in
fiuence.-Interior Decoration, New
York.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

The usual size of the shell of an
oyster is three to five inches, but
away back in tertiary times there
we're oysters in California that had
shells thirteen inches long and seven
or eight inches wide. The animal and
shell doubtless weighed fifteen or
twenty pounds, since the shells were
five inches thick. These oysters have
long been extinct, but their fossil
shells are abundant.-St. Nicholas.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
soIvee Domestic PROBLEM.

Worcester, England, has refused to
give the government a site for a cav
airy barracks, though n of the city
councilmen used a strong argument.
He urged that the presence Of 1900
soldiers in town would end the pre-
vailing scarcity there of female
domestic servants.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
P~atriarchaI Family.

There was a notable gathering at
Westield, VT, last week. when eight
of the nine living children Of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown held a re-
union at the home of n of the sis
tiers. There were thirteen children in
the family. Twelve grew up and nine
have lived past middle age.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

In Lima, Peru. there are still many
buildings which on account Of earth
quakes, are constructed of canes set
upright and literally ~plastered with
clay, then painted over.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

The Hanover Artisans Gazette
wants an editor. He must be a man
who is competent to remove all diff
culties and MISUNDERSTANDING be-
tween every branch of industry and
every description of craft, and to re-
establish all ~unfavorable trade condi-
lions on a. sound and satisfactory
hasis
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
mIsrook INTENT op sonln-LAw
Latter at Last Found Out How HeIa-
tive Was Loved.

Judge Aldrich was a confirmed dys-
peptic, and noted for his asperity on
the bench. He had a daughter mar
ried to a prominent lawyer in Bos-
ton. On one occasion, when the
Judge was on the bench In Boston. o
Ease was to be tried where his son-in-
law was counsel for the plaintiff. He
wrote to the lawyer for the defendant.
supposing that he knew of the relar
tionsEip, and suggested a postpone
ment on account of Judge Aldrich be-
ing the presiding Judge.
He was somewhat surprised, to a
the least, to get in reply the follow
ing: Il hate the old cuss as bad as
you do, but will try the case Just the
same"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
Death IN sioht Of Wealth.

Just after he had discovered the
richest vein of tungsten ore ever
found in this country, George Spart-
ley, a veteran prospector, vas killed
by an explosion of dynamite in his
claim in Boulder county, Colorado.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
To Get the Best Out Of LIE:

Order the life habits to conform to
the laws of hygiene. take proper rest,
food, drink and exercise, have plenty
of light, fresh air and sunshine, and
take a cup of Garfield Tea daily. This
mid laxative insures Good Health
Druggists sell Garfield Tea
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

Burglars who have a dog to keep
watch for them and give the alarm
when danger approaches are operating
in Alameda, Cal, with success. The
police have a description Of the dog.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
JUST WHAT FORM OF LIQUIDS
Would Seem Something Stronger
Than Water Was Needed.

Wollu SCCm 0Of1ctHlnS 0St0f1Cf
Than Water Mas Needed.
Coming through the railroad tunnel
the other day one Of the passengers, a
lady strongly opposed to the smoke
evil, began an eloquent denunciation
Of the nuisance to a prominent citizen
sitting near. DO you know she said,
there is a mar living IN the street
just above this tunnel. and he de-
clares that the smoke is not an annoy
ance to him at all-in fact. that 1t Is
rather conducive to health? Now,
what do you think Of that?"
Just this, my dear madam" said
the prominent citizen. with a twinkle
in his eye, you know that cinders
and a little liquid make q very good
lye."-Baltimore American.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

A round trip rate of $50 to California
will be in effect all winter via the new
and popular Salt Lake Route. See
nearest agent or write for information
70 ]. l. Moore. d. P. A. Salt Lake City.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
nisnnuered Freak Clam.

While engaged in shocking clans re-
Gently Enoch Townsend of sacos Me-
found a specimen which had nine dis
tinct and perfect heads. Fishermen
pronounced the find a most unususf
freak.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
Chinese Consume PORK.

The natives in China eat very little
butchers meat, except pork. Poultry
Is abundant; also game. -
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
London Boys Pathetic suicide.

Sent to bed in punishment for a little
naughtiness, which, it transpired later,
he did not commit, Harry Amber, a
~14-year-old London boy, hanged him
self
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

The chair used by Napoleon at st.
Helena was sold in London recently
for s58.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

chryssnthegums Old Favorites.
'Ohrysanthemums, It is said, were
cultivated In China before the elev-
enth century.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
Natures Way Is Best.

The function strengthening and tissue
building plan OF treating chronic. linger-
ing and obstinate cases of disease as pur-
sued by DIR. Pierce, Is following after
Natures plan of restoring health.
He uses natural remedies, that Is
extracts from native medicinal roots,
prepared by processes wrought out by
the expenditure of much time and
money, without the use OF alcohol, and
by skillfnl combination in just the right
proportions.
Used as ingredients Of Dir. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, Black Cherry
bark, Queens root, Golden Seal root,
Bloodroot and Stone root, specially exert
their influence in cases OF lung, bronchial
and throat troubles, and this UDIscov-
ERYp Is, therefore, a sovereign remedy
for bronchitis, laryngitis, chronic coughs,
cstarrh and kindred ailments.
The above native roots also have the
strongest possible endorsement from the
leading medical writer's, Of all the several
schools Of practice, for the cure not only
of the diseases named above but also for
indigestion, torpor Of liver, or bilious
ness, obstinate constipation, kidney and
bladder troubles and catarrh, no matter
where located.
You don't have TO take DR.. Pierce's
say-so alone as to this; what he CLAIMS
for his discovery . is backed up by the
writings OF the most eminent men in the
medical profession. A request by postal
card or letter, addressed to DIR. r. v,
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, for a little book
of extracts from eminent medical a u
thorities endorsing the ingredients OF hi:
medicines, will bring a little book FIRE,
that is worthy Of your attention II
needing a good, safe, reliable remedy o.
knolDn composition for the cure of almosr
any old chronic, or lingering malady.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con
stipation. One little pellet " is a gentle
laxative, and two a mild cathartic.
The most valuable book for both mel
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
5 Tons Grass Hay Free.

Everybody loves lots and lots of foddea
for hogs, cows, sheep and swine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

A GUARANTEED~C CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles. Drug.
gists are authorized to refund money II PAZO
fails to cure In 8 to IA DAYS. soc.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

Bars. WYusIows@s Soothing Syrup.
children teethfng, softens the gums, reduces he
ailsys pain. cures wind collie 2cs SotsAss
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
DON'T FORGET
poo Aids Burglars.

A large 2-oz. package Red Cross Ball Blue. only
5 cents. The Russ Company, South Benc, IND
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

Tonic for Wornout Horses.
The Germans give wornout horses
a tonic of roasted coffee beans mixed
with honey.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drug
Efsts refund money If II fails TO cure E. ".
ROVE signature ia on each box. 2c.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

as a contemporary of the Mammoth.
This great creature, which was a
branch of the elephant, was not so
large as is popularity believed. From
numerous remains of skeletons it is
known that the Mammoth was little
larger than an Indian elephant, which
is smaller than his African cousin
Philadelphia Ledger.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

Chance for American Editors.

Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz. package
cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
lrnnnrfant 60 Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of CAsToRIA,
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that it
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

and women is DR.. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser. A splendid 10Os-page
volume, with engravings
and colored plates. A copy,
paper-covered, will be sent
to anyone sending 81 cents
In one-cent stamps, to pay
the cost OF mailing only, to
DIR. r. ". Pierce, Buffalo, N.
Y. Cloth-bound, 81 stamps.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
Full of Christian Reslgnatlo

if I can't collect a Judgment against
him"
ooh, that's it? Then you won't find
him any sort Of a man at all. He'll
set the dog on you and make for the
woods"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24
Seven Years Dogs Average Life.

0CsGH 1SS VNNfNSN 1850
The average life of a dog is about
sever years, although some live to be
much older than that.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-04-24

Rin oxster shells.

G.. A., A. T. & S. f. Ry-
Al Dolly Block. Salt Lake City, Utah
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-14
ASCOT PARK MAY
BE CLOSED IN
FEW WEEKS.

Los ANGELES. Nov. ls-There are
considerable interest and speculation
regarding the result OF yesterdays an
nexation election. especially as il re-
fers 70 Ascot Park. the local race
course. Consequent 10 yesterdays cleo
ton Ascot viii be included within the
city limits and subject TO the city or
dinances. among which is one prohib-
iting pool selling. II IS expected that
the city authorities will take some ac-
tion looking toward the closing of the
betting ring at Ascot as soon as the
season opens there November 29.
Manager J. ". Brooks Of Ascot today
said that yesterdays election result
would have no effect on the coming &
race meet and that affairs would be
conducted there the same as in pre-
vious seasons.
When questioned about the matter
today. City Attorney Mathews stated
that he would take steps TO stop book
making al Ascot. II probably VIII be
three weeks before he gets an oppor-
tunity TO DO so.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-14
ROBBER CHASED ON
WATER FRONT.

successful chase for \ hoIdup man
was made by Policemen William Erick-
son and Thomas Conlan of the Harbor
station through the darkness OF East
street at 10 o'clock last night Thomas
Shea was the man wanted. and he was
caught with gold watch in his pos
session which he had stolen a half hour
before from Earle Van Horn OF EOS
Clayton street.
Van Horn was walking up Broadway
from East street when Shea sprang at
him from behind a freight car and
robbed him of the watch Van Horn
hastened to the Harbor police station
and reported the crime.
! Erickson and Conlan were detailed
on the case and. going to the scene Ct
the holdup, saw Shea skulking in the
shadow of cars on the belt railroad.
The police gave chase and. after an
exciting run. caught the man. He was
booked on a charge of highway rob-
berry.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-14
Edited by
I. A. Smyth.
DIR. LEGGO LOSES
BY A NOSE TO
TARTAN.
SPECIAL DIsParcH 10 THE cA11..

CINCINNATI. Nov. IA good card
was offered at LatOnia today. and.
despite the chilly weather. a large
crowS >-s out A purse race az one
and sixteenth miles and a handicap
at six furlongs were the features. Good
fields started
Tartan after being Knocked back az
the start OF the third race. went 20 the
front at the first turn and held the lead
all the way, beating DR.. Lego by a
nose.
Aubuchon took Hazel Thorpe 70 the
front at the start OF the fourth race
and quickly opened up a winning lead
St Joseph challenged. but could not
get up Results
First race. sir furlongs-Kiug Pepper won.
The Thrall second. Red Thistle third. Tine,
1:14 SIS.
second race one une-Bsau Brumnsl won.
Ianager second. Caper third. Tine. 20 IS.
Third race. one and sixteenth mfles-Tzrtan
won. Dr. Lego second. Nat third Tine.
Fourth race. SIX furIon<s-HazsI Thorpe Won.
81 Joseph second. Grano Kimbau third Tine.
Flfth race. sir fursonxs-Nonts Luctus won.
Geld Proof second. Tobcgsan third Tine.
Sixth race. one and sixteenth mfles-eolden
Mineral ron. Granada second. Tecnola third
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-14
FAsrIDIoUs DINER HURT.

Upon complaining shat the pork and
beans served in the Temple Restau-
rant at Guerrero and Fourteenth
streets were not up TO the standard of
his fastidious palate. C. F. Wheeler, a
teamster living at 5e4 Athens street.
was struck on the head with the butt
Of a whip by the proprietor. Wheeler.
the scalp. went 10 the Central Emer-
gency Hospital. where his injuries
were treated Then he procured a
John Doe" warrant for the arrest of
the keeper of the eating house and
went out last night with Detectives
Bailey and Wren to have the papers
served
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-14
FIND LOST WOMAN
INSANE IN PARK.

Rose Berkowftz Is being held IN the
detention hospital awaiting examina-
ton regarding her sanity. She was
arrested in Golden Gate Park yesterday.
For three months she has been rooning
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A NJ
Heuer. 1867 Hayes street. but she dis
appeared on Saturday night aud was
not seen again until yesterday.
While at the Heuer home the woman
went by the name Of Alma Trueyea. but
at the hospital she vas Identified by
Steward Dan Farley as Rose Berko
WITT. who had been committed to the
insane asylum at Ukiah on April 25 as
result OF mental trouble caused BY the
earthquake.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-14

CALIFORNIA KING
DISQUALIFIED AT
AQUEDUCT.
spEcIA1 plspArcH TO rHE cAIL.


NEW YORK, Nov IA very well
balanced programme was offered for
decision at Aoueduct this afternoon.
with Stonybrook, a selling stake for
three-year- oIds and upward at one and
q sixteenth miles, as its feature The
track had dried out nicely over night
and was approaching its former fast
condition when the horses were called
to the post in the opening event 1t
was very cold at the course, which
kept the attendance down.
There were but four starters in the
StonybrookA handicap The talent made
Ormonde's Right a hot favorite In the
betting, at odds of to 8. California
King was second choice at 4 TO l. The
latter won, but was afterward dis
qualified and first money given to Or
monde's Right.
Ormonde's Right went to the front
right after the start and showed the
way to the stretch. There California
King, which had been running in sec
ond place, swerved over on Ormonde's
Right and interfered with him. Cal
ifornia King then went to the front
and stayed there to the end, winning by
three quarters of a length. Results:
First race. seven furlongs-sister Frances won.
Consistent second Zienap third. Time, 1:2s 1-5.
Second race. six furlongs-Frank Gin won,
Oraculum second. Purslane third.i Time, 1.15Z
Third race the Stoneybrook Stakes, selling.
one and sixteenth miles-Ormonde' Right
won Yves second Sir Ralph third. Time
1:47 3-5 California King finished first, but was
disqua lifed for fouling-
Fourth race one and a sixteenth miles-Aar-
tin Doyle won, Agile second Agnes third. Time
las.
Fifth race. one mile-Leonard Joe Hayman
won. Nellie Burns second, Battle Axe third.
Time. 1:42 3-5.
Sixth race one mile-Deuce won. Sasler Sec
ond King Henry third Time. 40 is.