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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
E r SYMPATHETIC.

A rather parsimonious gentleman
recently got the better of some OIL
his acquaintances, who were contln-
ually Fostering him about his mig
gardliness. Goaded to desperation
by their taunts, he one day invited
his d~etractors to a dinner. When
they made their appearance they were
simply astonished at the magnihcence
of the treat provided. Apologies were
rendered, and the misery Individual
warmly complimented as well.
Now, gentlemen" said the host
when acknowledging their compll-
ments, you have put my liberality 10
a test, 1 am going to try your generos-
ity. / know a poor man who Is very
much in need of financial help through
untoward circumstances, and l pro-
pose to raise a subscription on his
behalf. See, l commence the list
with ten shillings. Will you help?'
Needless to say, everyone sub
scribed literally, as no one cared to
be thought more close-isted than the
host, who, when he had collected all
the money, coolly said:
Il thank you, gentlemen, for your
sympathy, and now / think we are
quits. You have paid both for your
joke and your dinner. 1t was / who
required the money"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15

II would l could claim the honor
said Werner the chief captain; but
truly the matter came from Maurice
o Lynar, the Dane. 1t is t. his
mother, who after the death of the
Count von Lynar continued to dwell
in a secret strength on the Baltic
shore, that we are conducting our
Grace!"
Maurice Won Lynar?" exclaimed
Joan, astonished. "He remains in
Castle Kernsberg them"
AYE" said Werner, relieved by
her tone, "he will take your place
when danger comes. In morning twi-
light or at dusk he makes none so Ill
a Lady Duchess, and, + faith, his
sword hand is brisk enough. If the
town be taken, better that he than
you be found in Castle Kernsberg. Is
the thing not well invented, my lady?"
Werner looked up hopefully. He
thought he had pleaded his cause well.
Traitor! supplanter!" cried Joan
Indignantly; this Dane in my placel
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15

l will hang him from the highest win
dow in the Castle of Kernsberg, if
ever l win back to mine own again"
my lady," said Werner, gently and
respectfully, your servant Won Lynar
babe me tell you that he would as
faithfully and Loyalty take your place
now as he did on a former occasion!"
'Ah," said Joan, smiling wanly with
a quick change of mood, 81 hope he
will be more ready to give up his
privileges on this occasion than on
that"
She was thinking of the Princess
Margaret and the heritage of trouble
upon which, as the Count Won Loen,
she had caused the Sparhawk to enter.
Then a new thought seemed to
strike her.
But my nurse and my women-how
can he keep the imposture secret? He
may pass before the stupid eyes Of
men. But they"
"They have been sent out of harms
way into P~lassenburg. There is not
a woman born of woman in all the
Castle of Kernsberg!"
EYES," unused Joan, 81 have indeed
been fairly cozened. l gave that or
der also by the Danes advice. Well,
let him have his run. We will reeve
him a firm collar of hemp at the end
of it, and maybe for Werner Won Or
seln also, as a traitor alike to his
bread and his mistress. Till then l
hope you will both enjoy playing your
parts"
The chief captain bowed.
81 am content, my lady," he said re-
spectfully.
Nov, good jailers ALL" cried Joan,
lead on. l will follow. Or would you
prefer to carry me with you hand.
cuffed and chained? 1 will go with
you in what fashion seemeth good to
my masters!"
She paused and looked around the
little goatherd's hut.
only" she said, nodding her head,
IT warn you l will take my own time
and manner of coming backl"
There was a deep silence as the
men drew their belts tighter and pre-
pared to mount and depart.
ITO be continued.)
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
journalism of TODAY.

The versatile Emperor of Germany
is the latest critic of modern journal
Ism. He deplores especially the lack
of preparation on the part of those
who engage In the business of molding
public opinion. To obtain recognition
in the ministry. the law, medicine, OF
even dentistry, years of application re
sulting in tangible evidence of pro
ficiency are required. This, he thinks
Is as it should be, but in journalism, he
asserts, a lad of 20 may sally forth,
notebook in hand, make a collection of
baseless rumors. and forthwith pro
duce and publish articles which may
set the world on fire. The Emperor
is not the only one who cherishes this
delusion respecting the method of
making newspapers. Even in this en-
lightened country, many otherwise
well-informed persons regard with a
species of awe the smart young man
seeking an interview. They behold In
him one who possesses mysterious
power and authority. AS a matter of
fact, remarks the North American Re.
view, he is only a cleaner of wisps of
Information. which in common with
thousands Of others find their way
into the winnowing machine. The man
behind, unseen by his majesty and fell
low-critics is the editor. 1t is his intel
ligence and judgment. hardened in the
most severe school of mental develop
ment known to civilization. that deter
mine what shall or shall not be given
to the public. No other profession re-
quires so perfect a combination of I'M
doubted integrity, alert intellectually
and dispassionate mental balance; nor,
in this country at any rate, does any
other calling possess these qualities in
so high a degree.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
Of Theft.

A man who has been rihing the mail
boxes of at least one city has been
caught. He was apprehended as he
sought to cash a check he had found
in his loot. The fellow deserves a long
sentence, for in this peculiar form of
crime there is a contemplate mean
ness absent from some petty ~offenses.
To steal a letter with money or a
check within may be no worse than
Other forms Of larceny. but there are
concomitants hat add to the gravity
of the act. The mail thief does not
discriminate. With access to a bag or
box, he takes whatever packets come
to hand, and those that are worthless
to him he casts away. The letter that
never comes may lead to the tragedy
of broken friendship. 1t may impair
credit. In it there may be some mes
sage OF priceless import. Happiness
and prosperity may have depended
upon it's safe delivery. About all these
things the thief has not a care. Mis-
sives perhaps more precious thar their
weight In gold are to him rubbish. In
destroying them he may be doing a
greater actual harm than in diverting
negotiable property. Everybody is in
terested in the safety of the mails-no
less than others those who never in
trust to them anything but written
words. When a letter has been prop
erly stamped and deposited, says the
Philadelphia Ledger, the sender has a
right to be secure in the belief that
1t will reach it's designated place and
not be rihed by a wretched thief. If
such a thief is caught the necessity of
making an example of him is obvious.
Compared with him. the ordinary pick
pocket seems almost a desirable ele-
ment of society. He is the lowest type
of criminal vandal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
INDICATED.

The trapeze performer had refused
to give up the leap for life, though he
had been warned again and again that
he would some day fail to catch the
swinging bar.
At last it happened as they had
predicted, and he plunged downward
head-first before the panic-stricken
crowd.
After it had been found that he had
suffered nothing more serious than a
scalp wound, his wife angrily ex-
claimed:
I've always said you were the
most headstrong person l eve saw"
Chicago Record. Herald.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
e4srds wlthln Her Dancer.
CHAPTER XIII.


So soon as Werner Won Orseln re-
turned to Castle Kernsberg with news
of the forcing of the ALA and the
overwhelming numbers of the Musco-
vite hordes, the sad-eyed Duchess OF
Hohenstein became once more Joan
Of the Sword Hand.
The invading army must have num-
bered thirty thousand, at least. There
were, all told, about two thousand in
Kernsberg. Won Orseln, indeed, could
easily have raised more Nay, they
would have come in of themselves by
hundreds to fight for their Duchess,
but the little town could not feed
more.
When Werner Won Orseln and Peter
Balta met the invader at the fords OF
the ALA, Maurice o Lynar and AIT
picker had remained with Joan, nomi-
nally to assist her dispositions but
really to form a check upon the lm-
~petuosity of her temper.
Now Won Orseln was back again.
The fords of the ALA were forced, and
the fighting strength of K~ernsberg
united itself in the Eagles Nest to
make it's final stand.
Aloft on the highest ramparts there
was a terrace walk which the Spar
hawk much affected, specially when he
was on guard at night. 1t looked tow
ards the east, and from it the first
glimpse of the Courtlanders would be
obtained.
Presently the chief captains step
was heard on the stone turnpike.
- - H. owtnd NfhiC IC
cold cheerl Why could we not have
talked comfortably in hall, with a
beaker Of mead at ones elbow?"
81 wanted to speak with you on a
matter we cannot mention elsewhere"
said Maurice von Lynar.
How long can we hold out If they
besiege us?"
1.-TWO months, certainly-with luck,
threei"
"And what Of the Duchess Joan?"
persisted the young man.
"Why, in the same time she will be
dead or wed!" said Won Orseln, with
an affectation of carelessness easily
seen through.
1--WE must get her away to a place
of safety" said the young man. Won
Orseln laughed.
Get her? Who would persuade or
compel our lady? WHITTIER would she
go? Would she be safer there than
here? Would the Courtlander not find
out in twenty-four hours that there
was no Joan of the Sword Hand in
Kernsberg, and follow her trail?"
I'VE must persuade her-capture
her, compel her, If necessary. Kerns-
berg cannot for long hold out against
both the Muscovite and the Court
lander
What? Capture Joan Of the Sword
Hand and carry her off? The mead
buzzes in the boys head. He grows
dotty with anxiety and too much hard
ale"
won Orseln." said the youth, with
simple earnestness, not needing his
taunts, ST have thought deeply. see
no way out of 1t but this. Our lady
will eagerly go on reconnaissance II
you represent it as necessary. Yor
must take ten good men and ride
north, far north, even to the edges O
the Baltic, to a place / know of, which
none but I and one other can find
There, with a few trusty fellows tC
guard her, she will be safe till the
push of the times is over"
But how" said Won Orseln, meds
tating, will you prevent her absence
being known? The passage of 81
large a party may easily be traced anC
remembered. Though our folk ar,
true enough and loyal enough, soone,
or later what is known in the Castl,
is known in the town. and what ii
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
Power Reduced.

"He started away with 60 horse
power" related the new member of
the automobile club.
"And what power did he return
WITH" asked the other member.
"One horsepower"
What? Do you mean to say one
horsepower would move that big ma
chine?"
ut had to. The farmer only had
one old plug he could spare when
the machine broke down 20 miles
from the nearest repair shop."-Chi
cago Daily News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
HER FIGURE HER FORTUNE.
Womanly Vanity That Makes Fine
Arms a Valuable Asset.

Womanly Vanity That Makes Fine
Arms a Valuable Asset.
It was at a semi-Bohemian recep-
ton, where the writer's and artists
we're wondering who had money and
the other half were wondering what
this or that long-haired man OF queer
~ dressed woman did. The stranger
guest sat in a corner and asked ques-
lions about everybody, wondering at
the queer assortment of ex~-husbands
and ex-wives and all the would-bes.
At length a woman of middle age but
superb figure entered.
"Well, who is she?" he asked. II
don't believe she does anything"
"Oh. doesn't she? She makes a lot
of money. Don't you notice what a
stunning figure she has?"
The mar admitted that he had OBJ
served it.
Surely not an artists model?' he
exclaimed.
mot exactly, but she poses for the
figure at a fashionable photogra-
piers"
but not in the"
"Of course not. But you know lots
| of woud-be beauties who get their pic
lures in the magazines are sadly lack
ing in fine figures and especially
smooth necks and statuesque arms.
Hers are simply perfect and she
poses for the figure and the the
clever photographer fastens on the
other woman's head. and everybody
is delighted. Don't you ever tell
though, for nobody is supposed tc
know."-New York Sun.
Has TWO Mons de Plume.
Sibylle Gabrielle Marie Antoinette
de Riquette de Mirabeau, Countess dc
Martell de Janville, writes under the
%pseudonym OF "Gyp" and illustrates
--deT that Of Bob"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
Mistaken Identify.

Mrs. Morningsyde Showing Gen.
trail Park to Mrs. Struckoyle, of
Pittsburg).-That monument? Oh,
that's C%leopatra's Needle. It came
from Egypt, you know, and is literally
covered with hieroglyphics.
Mrs. Observation-Disclosures graci-
Gus! And hasn't the board of health
ever tried to exterminate them?-
Puck.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15

known in the town becomes known to
the enemy!"
Maurice Won Lynar leaned forward
towards his chief captain and whis-
pered a few words in his ear.
"Ahi" he said, and nodded. Then,
after a pause for thought, he added,
That is none so Ill thought on for a
beardless younker! l viii think it
over. sleep on it, and tell you my opin-
ion tomorrow! AT any rate" the
chief captain growled to himself, you
have a pretty part set for me. l may
forthwith order my shroud. / shall
be able to face my lady again!'
.
The Duchess Joan was in high
spirits. 1t had been judged necessary,
IN consultation with her chief o~ficars
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
Miserable.

able"
You don't say! thought he was
looking in splendid health"
"Thats just it. He's feeling 40
healthy he can't think of anytbinv -
TAX medicine for, so he lust s,t.
mi pines.'-Milwaukee Sentinel
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
WlII Pose.

He-Wky are you wearing that ex-
aensive gown at that dinner tonight?
i isn't such a swell affair.
She-I know it; but | don't feel like
talking much and with this gown on
( won't be entirely lost sight of.-De-
,roit Free Press
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
Gould Erunt and R,,n

Don't you think it is queer hat a
smart mar like Mahomet could ever
have expected a mountain TO 90 -
him?' % "
oh, don't know; maybe the
mountain he had reference to was a
volcano."-Detroit Free Press
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
A Near ADVANTAGE.

Maxim going to quit rooming
it'll Charlie.
His Chum-What's the matter?
oes he talk in his sleep?
Max-No, but he listens, when l do.
Detroit Free Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
An I~neompIete Reformer

S you approve of spelling re-
Certainly
Have you adopted it?o
Not yet. l haven't had time to
go through my letters and un.speu
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15

A young Pittsburg man who already
has $4,000. 900 and is heir to half OF
$40, 000, 900 more has been sent to .
sanitariam a physical wreck, the re
suit of overwork and strain in at
tempting to amass more millions
What fraction of reason is there in ar
effort of that sort?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
Paraded Too Much.

Father Tin alarm)-I think we'd
better call the doctor. The baby has
slept thirteen hours straight!
Mother-There's no danger. He
wore his first pair of pants vestor.
day; that's all.-Detroit Free Press
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15

In London society it is considered
the prope thing to play Jokes by pour
ing water or something equally az wet
down the back of a friend. Even New
port has not reached his advanced
stage of civilization.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
What Callers Are For.

Nov, Hannah, just look at these
chairs! There must be an inch of
dust on them.
We'll, ma'am, o know yourself
you haven't had a caller for nearly
a week.-Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
The Fierceness Of Debate

You think your next speech win
make an impressions" said the cam
paign adviser.
l do" answered the candidate.
Have you any new arguments to
place before your opponent?"
NO; u have a lot of new names
to call h~im."-Washington Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
The Inertia of Jones.

what do you suppose is the cause
of Jones getting on in the world so
slowly?"
pure laziness. That man would
actually rather pay rent than move"
Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15

Flo Chatting with stranger)-Youf
teacher is a charming young lady. 1
suppose you love her very much?
Billy-Steady, steady! Dyou think
I'm going to tell you all about my love
affairs?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
More Respeotful

How do o like your new cook
she can't cook as we'll as the ola
one, but she treats us lots bettnr o.
Milwaukee Sentinel
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15

Gray-I say. old man. I'm trying to
find acc to say something nice
about my cousin at his wedding re
ception. viii you do it?
Black-But 1 don't know your cou
sin.
Gray-Good. You're the very man
I want.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15

Jane (protestingly)-But don't
think missis would like this sort Of
thing, sir.
Old Sparkins-No, Jane, 1 don't
think she would. Not in her line at
all. Now, I'm very fond of it myself.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-01-15
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GM7f[dI5D> STILES

A Difficulty.
This oratory, all well meant
Oft leaves us In a plight.
A man is just as eloquent
When wrong as when he's right
Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1907-03-15
A Victory Won by Gregg Short
 hand.

Gregg Shorthand scored another victory over other systems when Miss Nettie Coker, of New Albany, Mis- sissippi, wrote loo words of new matter per minute after being in school one month. She is now holding a nice position as hundreds of our former pupils are doing.
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The Forrest City times., 1907-03-15
Another Pointer.

From the idea of "Citizen" who sign- ed the article in The Times last week one would construe that the bill post ing was public nuisance. Does he not know that the parties who are en- gagged in this industry pay license to conduct this business? We can't possibly keep the children from tearing off this paper, although we would like to, as when this paper is torn off we have it to pay for, as 1t is the proper ty of the advertiser, and we would therefore ask the citizen to see that his children and his friends children do not tear of this paper, thereby soothing his aching eyes by seeing no paper on the street.
 BILLPOSTERS.
The Forrest City times., 1907-03-15
Base Ball.

MT. Tommie O'Brien is circulating Ia subscription list to the capital stock |of the Forrest City Base Ball Com- |pany, and is meeting with very good Success, having already secured quite Ia number of veiy liberal pledges. The Season is approaching and it is high |time that the necessary preliminaries 10 definite course of action should |be arranged. If you have not already |done so, call up MT. O'Brien and tell Dim how many shares of stock you |"ill take. Shares are one dollar each,
 nnstead of $25 as previously stated, Fwhen we understood that the con- |pany would be incorporated. Play ball!
The Forrest City times., 1907-03-15
The Marshal and the Billies.

A communication published in The Times last week complained Of stock running at large in the city. Itcaught the eye of Uncle Jack Davis, the new marshal, who had started in to dis charge the duties of his office faithful ly, and with much encouragement in expressions from the public, and he immediately proceeded to get himself a mount and lariat wherewith to cap- ture the aforesaid loose stock.
 After careful search of the horse markets, he finally secured a steed- dapple grey, of unknown age, supple i'll the front legs and stiffened behind, ribs prominent and rat-tail inclined and while not as spirited as Alexan- der the Greats Bucephalus, he was pleasing to the eye of the marshal.
 The marshal's record as cowboy has never been questioned, but astride of his steed, with quirt in hand and lasso hanging from the horn of the saddle, he rode forth Monday morning a living picture of Buffalo Bill.
 Seeking for display of his horse manship and rope throwing, he parad- ed the streets, the envy of the small boy and admiration of the ladies. Nothing worthy of his steel was en- countered until he met Max Yoffie's billy goats, three in number.
 Figuratively speaking, he lowered his visor, with lance in poise, charged down on the goats like Don Quixote on his famous charge on the windmill.
 The nimble-footed goats eluded the first throw of the larat; and Uncle Jack, urged to desperation, drove his spurs into his steed's already bleeding sides, again rushed down on the foe, and the sinuous coil of the rope swish ed through the air, the moose this time encircling the necks of all three of the goats.
 The struggle commenced. Throw ing his steed upon his launches, Un- Gle Jack hung to the rope in true cow boy style. The plunging and below ing of the billies was something fierce, and here's where the stiffened hind legs of the marshal's steed made good. They were anchored firmly, and soon victory perched upon the banner of the gallant marshal's banner, from whose lips, like in the song of the Old Sexton, ''came words so thin, we gath CT them in" but ? Tn take shotgun hereafter" ;"