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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
BOY KEPT SCRATCHING.
eczema Lasted Years-Face Was All
Raw-skin Specialists Failed, But
Cutcura Effected Cure.

when my little boy was six weeks
old an eruption broke out on his FACE.
I took him to doctor, but his face
kept on getting worse until it got so
bad that no one could look at him.
His whole face was one crust and
must have been very painful. He
scratched day and night until his face
was raw. Then took him to all the
best specialists in skin diseases but
they could not do much for him. The
eczema got on his arms and legs and
we could not get nights sleep in
months. I got set of Cuticura RENE
dies and he felt relieved the first time
l used them. I gave the Cuticura
Remedies a good trial and gradually
the eczema healed all up. He is now
seven years old and think the trou-
BILE will never return. Mrs. John G.
Klumpp, so Niagara ST., Newark, N.
j.. Oct. II and %, 1907"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
COMPLAINTS Aeour PAINr.

The time to complain about paint
is before the painter applies it. The
man who puts up the money should
not shirk the responsibility of choos-
ing the paint. True, the painter
ought to know paint better than the
banker, the professional man or the
merchant. The trouble is, the house
owner too often deliberately bars the
competent and honest painter from
the job by accepting a bid which he
ought to know would make an honest
job impossible
Secure your bids on the basis of
National Lead Company's pure White
Lead and pure Linseed Oil and see
that you get these materials.
No one need be fooled by adulter-
ated white lead. A blowpipe testing
outfit will be mailed to anyone inter-
ested in paint
Address, National Lead Company,
Woodbridge Building, New York City.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07

the broken outer doors, saw the face
of Pickering. He had come to see
that his orders were obeyed, and 1 re-
member yet my satisfaction, as, hem
med in by the men he had hired to
kill me or drive me out, / felt.
rather than saw, the cowardly horror
depicted upon his face.
Then the trio pressed upon me. AS
| threw down my club and drew my
revolver, some one across the room
fired several shots, whose roar
through the room seemed to arrest the
fight for an instant, and then, while
Stoddard stood at my side swinging
his chair defensively, the great chan
delier, loosened or broken by the
shots, fell with mighty crash of it's
crystal pendants. The sheriff, leaning
away from Stoddard's chair, was
struck on the head and borne down by
the heavy glass.
We were all getting our second wind
for renewal of the fight, with Nor
gan IN command of the enemy. One
or two of his men, who had gone down
1900 49, NAAS 81 a6SACg WClC uQW CTAWl-
ing back for revenge. l think must
have raised my hand and pointed at
Pickering, for Bates wheeled like a
fash and before l realized what ham
pened he had dragged the executor into
the room.
You scoundrel-you ingratei"
howled the servant.
The blood on his face and bare chest
and the hatred in his eyes made him
hideous object; but in that lull Of the
storm while we waited, watching for
an advantage. heard, somewhere in
the wall, that same sound of footsteps
that had remarked before. Larry
and Stoddard heard it; Bates heard it.
and his eyes fixed upon Pickering with
glare OF malicious delight.
There comes our old friend. the
ghost" yelled Larry.
(To BE CoNTINUED)
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
THOUGHT 1T NATIONAL TRAIT.
Driver Couldn't Understand American
Not Being in a Hurry.


A traveller returned from Jana tells
tale at his own expense. Having
iourneyed to the historical seaport on
his way to Jerusalem, he succeeded
in hiring a conveyance to carry him
to the station. BY speech and gesture
he informed the native driver that he
wished to be carried in leisurely,
sightseeing fashion through as many
as possible Of the principal thorough
fares OF Jaffa, and to be delivered at
the terminal just in time to take the
outgoing train.
He had no sooner seated himself In
the vehicle, however, than the driver
whipped up his horse and whirled the
dismayed traveller at furious pace
through all the dust and over all the
stones of the VIGOROUSLY rough streets
of Jaffa. The passenger was too bus
lily employed in saving his, bones to be
able to see anything of the interesting
town.
Arriving at the station, he found
that he still had two hours to wait.
why in the world" he demanded,
Indignantly, did you ever hurry like
that?"
you American" responded the
driver, with an expressive shrug. "All
American like go very much fast
Youths Companion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
A Kansas elrI,a AdvIoe.

A Lincoln county girl writes this ad.
vice to the Kansas City Star: "Why
do young men do so much loafng? Go
to work. Push ahead! 1 am but a
young girl, but clothe myself and
have money in the bank. l lay up
more money every year than any
young man within three miles of my
home. When they get dollar they
go to a dance and go home dollar
out. | advise all girls to cut clear of
ioating boys. Stand by the boy who
works, and never put your arm
through the handle of Jug"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07

cabinet against the door and returned
to the hall.
Meanwhile the blows at the front
door continued with increasing VIC
lence. Stoddard still stood where |
had left him. Bates was not in sight,
but the barking of a revolver above
showed that he had returned to the
window to wreak vengeance on his en-
emies.
Stoddard shook his head in depreca-
ton.
They fired first-we can't do less
than get back at Them" l said, be-
tween the blows of the battering ram.
A panel of the great oaken door
now splintered, but in their fear that
we might rse the broken panel as
loophole, they scampered out into
range Of Bates revolver. In return we
heard rain of small shot on the up
per windows. and few seconds later
Larry shouted that the thanking party
was again at the terrace.
This movement evidently heartened
the sheriff. for, under fire from
Bates, his men charged again and the
log crashed into the door, shaking it
free from the upper hinges. The low
er fastenings were wrenched loose an
instant later, and the men came tum-
bling into the hall-the sheriff, Nor
gan and four others had never seen
before. simultaneously the thanking
party began smashing the small panes
OF the library windows. We could
hear the glass crack and tinkle above
the confusion at the door.
In the hall he was certainly a lucky
man who held to his weapon mo-
ment after the door tumbled in. l
blazed at the sheriff with my revol-
yer, but he stumbled and half fell at
the threshold, so that the ball passed
over him, and he promptly gripped
me by the legs and had me prone and
half dazed by the rap of my head on
the floor.
suppose l was two or three min
utes at least getting my wits. was
first conscious OF Bates graphing
with the sheriff, who sat upon me. and
as they struggled with each other /
got the full benefit of their combined.
swerving, tossing weight Morgan and
Larry were trying for chance at each
other with revolvers, while Morgan
backed the Irishman slowly toward
the library. Stoddard had seized one
of the unknown deputies by the col
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
MEAN TRICK OF THE PARROT.
And Just After Its Mistress Had Made
Neat "Bluff."

Young Hankinson (making call)-
You have had that parrot long. time,
Miss Laura.
Miss Laura-Yes, we have had him
several years.
Young Hankinson-Qu intelligent,
is he not? -. so@,a
Miss Laura-Very. Can initiate al
most anything
Young Hankinson-They have re-
markably clever parrot over at the
Casterlins', Miss Laura. 1t can imi-
tate the sound of a kiss to perfection.
Is that among the accomplishments of
our feathered friend here in the cor
ner?
Miss Laura Indignantly sir.
He does not attempt an imitation of
sound he is not accustomed to hear,
Mr.. Hankinson. OF that | can assure
you.
The Parrot Wait, George, dear, till
] take this bird. out of the ROOM
Taller.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07

lar and gave him a tremendous swing
jerking him high in the air and driy-
ing him against another Invader with
blow that knocked both fellows
spinning into corner.
Come on to the libraryi" shouted
Larry, and Bates, who had got me to
my feet. pushed me down the hall to-
ward the open library door.
We were now between two fsres.
The sheriff's party had fought valiant.
ly to keep us out of the library, and
now that we were within, Stoddard's
big shoulders held the door half closed
against the combined strength OF the
men in the hall. This pause was for,
tunate, for 1t gave us an opportunity
to deal singly with the fellows who
were climbing in from the terrace
Bates had laid one of them low with a
club and Larry disposed of another
who had made murderous effort to
stick a knife into him. | was with
Stoddard against the door, where the
sheriff's men were slowly gaining
upon me.
Let go on the jump when i say
three" said Stoddard, and at his word
we sprang away from the door and
into the room. Larry yelled with joy
as the sheriff and his men pitched for
ward and sprawled upon the foor;r
then we were at it again in . hand-to-
hand conflict To clear the room
Hold that position, sir" yelled
Bates.
Morgan had directed the attack
against me and was driven upon the
hearth before the great fireplace. The
sheriff, Morgan and Ferguson hemmed
me in. 1t was evident that l was the
chief culprit, and they wished to elm
mate me from the contest. Across the
room, Larry, Stoddard and Bates were
engaged in lively rough and tumble
with the rest of the besiegers, and
Stoddard, seeing my plight, leaped the
overturned table, broke past the trio
and stood by my side, swinging
chair.
At that moment my eyes, sweeping
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
DESERVED TO WIN HIS CASE.
Really Able Argument Put Forward
by Accused Sailor.

A very good story has recently been
told in the fleet of an incident which
happened when Admiral Evans was in
command of the Indiana. An old-time
bluejacket was at the mast before
Capt. Evans, charged with getting
food out of a mess chest outside OF
meal hours. This getting of food for
night watches is common and strong
desire on the part of most men aboard
ship.
Capt. Evans asked the man what he
had to say; and the man, sizing up
the delicate situation, said:
Captain, didn't take no food outer
that chest. Why, captain, there
weren't no food in that chestl
looked in that chest, and, captain, l
met a cockroach coming out of that
chest with tears in his eyes."-Har-
per's Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07

the wood. the sheriff and Morgan
slightly In advance of the others. l
expected them to slacken their pace
when they came to the open meadow,
but they broke into a quick trot at the
water. tower and came toward the
house as steady as veteran campaign
ers.
Looks like business this timel" ex-
claimed Larry. Spread out now and
the first head that looms over the bal
ustrade gets dose of hickory"
The attacking party now divided,
half hating between us and the bridge
and the remainder swinging around
the house toward the front entrance
"Ah, look at that" yelled Larry.
IT'S a battering ram they have o
man of peacel have l your Majesty's
consent to try the elephant guns
now?"
Morgan and the sheriff carried be-
tween them stick of timber from
which the branches had been cut,
and, with third man to help, they
ran 1t up the steps and against the
door with crash that came booming
and echoing back through the great
halls of the house.
A gun roared again at the side OF
the house. and l ran to the library,
where Larry had pushed furniture
against all the long windows save one,
which he held open. He stepped out
upon the terrace and emptied revolt
yer at the men who were now creep
ing along the edge of the ravine be-,
meath us. One of them stopped and
discharged rife at us with deliber-
ate aim. The ball snapped snow from
the balustrade and screamed away
harmlessly.
Bah" such monkeys!" he NUT
tered. Il believe I've hit that chap!"
One man had fallen and lay bowling
in the rayine, his hand to his thigh,
while his comrades paused, demon
allied.
Serves you right. you blackguardl"
Larry muttered.
: ! pulled him in and we jammed a
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
You Would Not Accept Counterfeit
Money, Why Accept Counterfeit
Goods7

Good money is made by the Govern
ment in which you have implicit faith
and confidence. Good goods are made
by. manufacturers who are willing to
stake their regulations on the quality
of the material offered to you through
the medium of their advertisements in
this paper. Counterfeit goods are not
advertised. The reason for it is they
will not bear the close scrutiny to
which genuine advertised goods are
subjected. Counterfeit money pays
more profit to the counterfeiter. Coun-
terfeit goods are offered'to you for the
same reason.
Insist on the Genuine-Reject the
Counterfeit.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
Out Of the Vision.

I'm the olden times /, is said that
1t was possible for man to render
himself invisible"
"Pshaw! That's not at an remark.
ablel Men in this country are doing
it every day"
you don't say sol How do they
manage it?"
by marrying famous womenl"-
Smiths Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
A Hard Loser

First Cheap Sport saw Mccain
comm out of the poolroom lookin' like
hard loser.
Second Cheap sport-He lost all he
had
FIRST Cheap Sport-How much?
Second Cheap Sport-The price of
his mornings eye-opener.-Illustrated
Sunday Magazine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
CHAPTER XIV.

It was nearly II o'clock when the at
lacking party returned after parley
on the ice behind the boat house. The
four of us were on the terrace ready
Tor tbem. They came smartly through
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
Laid on.

"And you say you are looking for
work?" asked the kind lady of Fraz-
zled FRANKLIN.
That's right, mum, but / can't find
anything to do"
How did you lose your last posi-
tion?"
Il was pardoned, num-"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
Aristocratlc piseas.

From PLAT OF hears these society
women sa-ay." impaired Pat, the
coachman, to Bridget, the cook, "tbev
do be dyin' off at tn receptions!"
An PLAT is ut kills 'em?" manfred
the curious cook. ~
"A disease they calls 'ennui.' III
Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS Foor.EAsE

A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
Ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easv A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub.
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Adj
dress A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07

1t is no disgrace to be mistaken:
1t is a crime to be hypocrite. That
is the sin against light-the worst Of
all.-John Oliver Hobbs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07

Those who await no gifts from
chance have conquered fate.-Richter
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07

Your grocer returns your money If YOU don't
like Sehilling's Best; we pay him.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07

This woman says that 9Th
women should not fail to fax
Lydla ~. Pinkham's VegetabIyy
compound as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1855 Lawreno.
D., Denver, Col, writes to Mrs
was practically an invalid for a.
years. on account of female troubIs.
1 underwent an operation bv tbs
doctors advice, but in few months =
was worse than before. A friend al.
Vised LYDIA z: Pinl1ham's Vegeta5Is
Compound and 1t restored me to perfect
many years. Any woman suffsrirs ~
l did with baclsache, bearing.dsSuaes
pains, and periodic pains, should MOI JV tai1
to use Lydia E. Pinlzham's Veoet siSn
COmDOund eSSNOIo
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
FACTS FOR SICK wnMrn

FOR thirty years Lydia Il. Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound. mada
from roots and herbs, has been tbs e
standard remedy for. female ills lis
andhas positively cured thousandsoi
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, uleera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, f1atulency, indigeS.
ton, dizziness ornervous prostration
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sicl,
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass, "
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-07-07
gmportant 10 Mothare

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, 1908-07-07

The way to buy tea is in
packages; somebody is
responsible for it.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-26

Enthusiasm Everywhere.
Everywhere the stake drivers met
with a most cordial reception, ana it
was evident that the news that the race
was going to pass through that section
of the State had preceded the commit
tee.
At South Elberon the committee was
received cordially by the leading men
OF that place and permission was quick
ly given TO drive the third stake on pri-
vate grounds. This same kindness eX-
listed along the route. The hospitality
shown by the residents Of this exclusive
colony BODIES well for the men whose
relay is that particular section, and
they will receive every aid to be made
comfortable after finishing their five
miles. as we'll as those who commence
their run there.
Up TO Clubmen Now.
| would particularly call the atten-
ton of the men who are going to run
hat it is up to themselves 10 make
this thing the biggest success Of its
kind. Names of runners and the num-
Der of their relay hould be sent into
me just as soon as possible. The name
and number of each runner is as essen-
tial to the conducting of the race as
anything else. Numbers must accom-
pany the name so that the clerk of the
course will know who is on the various
relays. Club captains will see to this
at once. They better than the runners
perhaps will realize the necessity of
such a thing being done in time to
allow the officials to familiarize them
selves with the different men and their
numbers.
want the captains of every Tenn 10
get their men to this office, day or eve-
ming, so that "a picture OF the runners
can be had. Club captains will address
me at once and I will make appoint
Inents TO have this done. DO this right
away.
What Relay HIS Done.
While the event hasn't come off yet
il has ended to get interested in ath-
1etics young men who heretofore liked
the excitement but could find no local
clubhouse where these out-of-door
sports were fostered. Since the EVE
MING STARS relay race was spoken of
and the many runners have signifed
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-26
AND PAPKE
TO MEET LABOR DAY.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Aug. 2e.-Stan-
ley Ketehel n Bill Papke yesterday
signed articles for a twenty-five round
fight before the Jeffries Athletic Club
on Labor Day. September Z. There was
some difficulty over the question OF
weight. Papke holding out for 1876
pounds. at IL o'clock on the day of the
fight, and ketchel demanding 15S
pounds at noon. Ketchel finally won.
and the weight was decided upon at
his figure. Both men posted $500 each
to bind the match.
This bout also will mark the re-entrv
of James Jeffries, former heavyweight
champion, into the ring as referee. After
the criticism of his decision of the
McFarland-Weic fight, Jeffries de-
clared he would referee no more con-
tests, and has not done so up to the
present time.
When Papke and Ketchel both cx-
pressed the desire TO have the big fell
low referee their fight, he consented.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-26
Root, Collins and Wiley to Meet
in 25-Mile MOtOr=PaCe
Whirl.

The cycle race meet at the Newark
Nelodrome. scheduled for tonight, has
been postponed until tomorrow, on ac-
count of rain.
Eddie Root. the blond six-day rider.
will make "A strong bid for motor pace
honors when he meets Elmer Collins,
the clever Boston Youngster. and little
George Wiley, in a three-cornered con-
test at twenty-five miles. Root has
only this season broken into the pace
following game. but he has been rid
ing in fine form behind the big ma
chimes and veterans of the sport pre-
dict for him a successful career at this
style of racing.
That the ontes will be a hair-rais-
ing battle from pistol to pistol is a
foregone conclusion. All three riders
are capable of fast work. as has been
demonstrated hero already. Collins is
considered the coming champion at the
pace following game. He is among the
younger generation of riders and is the
only man who has a win over the prea-
ent champion, Hugh Mclean, this sea-
son. This he gained at Boston two
weeks ago, right after he me defeat
at the hands of Mclean. After that he
came To this city again and defeated
Root and Jimmy Moran, His adHant-
age over Root, however, was small. less
than half q lap, SO that in another race
the conditions might be easily changed.
Last week Wiley defeated John Bedell.
Root and Butler, but only after Roots
pacing machine had gone awry when