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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-02
TWENTY YEARS AGO.

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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-02
Q

The Barber and Fisherman Is
located on Main street, Challis,
where you can drop in and get
anything in the tonsorial line you
want to pay for. Parker Mt.
tourists a specially.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-02

March came in like a lamb.
Chas. Small is again suffering
from his old complaint-neural.
gia.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-02
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

March came in like a lamb.
Chas. Small is again suffering
from his old complaint-neural-
gia.
DR.. Wright and wife were up
from Salmon a portion Of last
week.
The quarantine was raised from
Attorney Lamme's home on last
Saturday.
Thursday next, March 4th, w.
H. Taft will be president of the
United States.
John Carr, Carroll Pyette, and
Wilson Ellis and wife were over
from Pahsamaroi last week.
H. F. Terry was down from
Clayton a portion of last week.
Mrs. Hays accompanied him.
Miss Kobbe and Miss Ivy
Short were over from May last
week taking the teachers ex-
animation.
1t is reported that no less than
four weddings will take place in
this valley within a month or
six weeks.
School started last wsex with
a small attendance, but the at
tendance will probably increase
this week.
Murray Spencer, the Queen
Mary" cigar man, and poet, of
Butte, Montana, was in Challis
last Thursday.
K. D. Williams was down from
Robinson Bar last week, he hav-
ing recently returned from Boise
on a sad mission.
DIR. o. M. Drake, eye special
ist, of Boise, was in Challis last
week. He advertises to have
only oculometroscope in Idaho.
The wild horse chasers cap
tured about twenty head of fine
wild horses in the recent round
up in the vicinity of Hat creek.
DR.. Lynn performed an opera
ton on Rosanna Zilkey last
Tuesday, removing her tonsils,
and the patient is getting along
nicely.
Dillon papers report that a
grading contract has been let on
the railroad from Armstead to
Salmon, to H. II. Boomer, for
So, ,25O,OOO.
Some fellow down in the Ida
no legislature has introduced
bill to amend the state constitu-
tion so as to take the vote away
from women.
Judge Boyd is fixing up a cosy
little home in Challis, and his
frequent visits over to May looks
as though he contemplates house
keeping soon.
Neat invitations are out, print
ed at this Office, announcing that
tomorrow evening, at 8 o'clock,
Elvin w. Jones and Miss Hazel
M. Sampson, both of Challis,
will be uniten in marriage.
At the mask ball to be held in
Challis March 18th, a cash prize
of $500 will be given to the best
ladies' cOstOm and best sustain
ed. A like prize will be given
to the best gentlemans' costom.
Last Wednesday DIR. Lynn, as
sisted by DIR. Wright of Salmon,
operated on Miss Kate Nickerson
for appendicitis. 1t was diff
cult operation, but it proved sue
cessful, and the patient is doing
nicely.
Tuesday. April 9th, next, we
will have q town election in
Challis to elect village council
of five members. The town
marshal is the registrar, and he
will have his books open for
registration next Saturday.
Governor Brady has signed
the local option bill. It is almost
certain that the people of Custer
county will never have an op-
portunity to vote on local option.
for it will be difficult thing to
get petition with 40 per cent
of the voters to call q special
election.
Uncle Jimmy Smith was last
week granted a government pen
sion. He will receive $500 per
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-02
AUCTION !
HIGH GRADE SHORT
HORN BULLS.


l will offer at auction sale on
Monday, March Is, 1909, at the
ranch One-half mile south of Sal
mon City, seventeen head of
High Grade Shorthorn Bull Calves
(Yearlings and Coming Yearlings.)
One is a full blood, and sixteen
are three-quarter bloods. Sale
begins at l o'clock z. M. These
animals will go to the highest
bidder, for cash or bankable pap
er. Stockmen need only to see
these calves to appreciate their
value as coming great herd head
ers.
G. G.. MATHEWSON,
Salmon, Idaho.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
NORTHUMBERLAND MEETS
Board of Managers to Hold Session
Next Monday.
WorIey Named for President-Sched-
uIe 20 Be Drafted-AIsO Other
Important Business.

The board OF managers CT the hide
pendence Baseball League. Of this city. viii
hold its first meeting next Monday even
ing. March Is, a. the residence % y. 7.
Worley. 4 r street northwest, sfor the
purpose OF electing officers for the en-
suing year and framing the schedule Mr..
Worley. who has been the presiding on
Ger for the past two seasons. VIII IN
doubtedly be elected 10 succeed himself.
but new faces viii PROBABLY appear IA
The Offices OF secretary and treasurer
McDevitt's Field, Rhode Island avenue
and Second street northeast VIII again
be the scene OF activities for this league.
as the two-year lease viii not expire until
next faIl, but II Is hoped 10 make deeidsd
improvements for the accommodation Of
both players and fans
Due 70 the great success attained BY
the Independence League last season, es-
pecially in view OF the fact Of SIS having
won the championship IN class 3. there
has been q clsmor sor franchises ~ many.
organizations for the coming year, but -
is hardly probable that any OF ths old
clubs viii rel-nQuish their hold for this
summer
The league VII undoubtedly consist OF
the Twining Athletic Club. winners OF
the 1915 bunting. and the champions OF
class B: Advent Athletic club, Ninth
Street Christian Church, Gurley ATHLETIC
Club. and the Manhattan and Wsuach
clubs.
The Department OF Agriculture ressrvs
team Is making a strong bid for entrance,
and viii be admitted n the event one oS
the aforementioned clubs drop out
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
BASEBALL NOTES
AND COM MENT

Roy Thomas has cut the Pennsylvania
baseball squad from seventy-five to forty
nine players.
at dinner AT his residence in San Fran
cisco Saturday.
Cravath is playing first base for the
White Sox in the practice games at San
Francisco.
Jack Hannifn Is the first cripple Of the
Philadelphia National squad He was
hurt sliding 70. second in a game at
Southern Pines.
Victor Willis brother, who has been in
the Central and Pennsylvania leagues,
will probably pitch for Ed Greminger at
Montgomery. Ala. this season.
Ira Thomas. the catcher traded to the
Athletics by Detroit, who has been hold
ing out, signed with Connie Mack on the
eve Of the teams departure for New Or
leans.
Ned Hanlon thinks he has made a ten
strike in securing Phil Lewis for the
Baltimore team. Ebbetts sold this man
to the minors. and yet ne wanted to
trade him for Bill Dahlen
There seems TO be little chance that
Elmer Stricklett win return to the Brook
Ign club this year. Manager Lumley IS
convinced that Stricklett will play with
the outlaw San Jose club.
Dave Shean has been hitting the ball
very hard for the "Yannigans" in the
games against the Philadelphia Nationals
al Southern Pines. He made a home run,
triple, and a single in a game on Monday
Waivers have been secured by the
Chicago Nationals on Jimmy Slagle and
Jack Hayden. secured from the Indian
ap0lis team last fall Hayden will be
turned back 10 Indianapolis. but SIagle's
future is a mystery.
Hans Bobert. the Cincinnati player. will
leave Pittsburg to-day 10 confer with
Manager Clarke Griffith. OF the Reds. at
Atlanta. This was decided yesterday,
after a long talk between Lobert and
Garry Hermann. at Pittsburg.
A bill is before the Pennsylvania Iegis-
lature providing for the appointment Of
baseball licensing commission to au-
thorize Sunday baseball playing between
$50 and $50 p m. and providing for a
scale OF licenses from IS to 500.
Dode Criss. the St Louis American
pinch hitter, showed up at Dallas Sat
urday and made a demand for a $500
salary McAleer told him he could 20
back TO the farm. and IT looks as II Dode
is through with baseball.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
BOON Ed MEYERS FOR HEAD
Washington BOwlers Name Man
for Herrmann's Place.
Fields and BrOsman Roll Well in
PittsbUrg Tourney, but Fail
TO Land Within Money.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Pittsburg. Pa. March 11.-Garry Herr
mann, Of Cincinnati. tonight announced
he would not accept the presidency OF
the American Bowling Congress for an
other year, declaring that his private
Affairs demanded his time
This VIII precipitate a fight az the an
nual meeting tomorrow. and before the
clouds clear away the cut-and-dried slate
to re-elect all the old officers with the
exception OF Executive Committeeman
Meter viii be badly shattered.
The Washington b0wlers are sunuortine
Edward Meyers. OF Washington, for Herr
mann's place. Meyers IS now first vice
president. and appears 70 have a good
chance OF winning. Robert Bryson. Of
Indianapolis, and Frank Pasdeloup. OF
Chicago. the present treasurer. are also
in the running.
The question OF selecting the tourna-
ment city for 1910 to-day was left TO the
executive committee. which has three
months IN which 10 make the choice.
Chicago probably viii get Il. as Detroit
has no hall in which the championships
can be bowled.
In the bowling to-day Fields and Bros
man. Of Washington. just missed landing
IN the money IN the twO-man champion
ship by rolling l.154.
Scores better than 90 were made By
bOwlers from Washington as follows:
Fields. 211 and 202. Brosman, 20S; Knox.
2ll: Hartman, zl6 and 215; Walters, -
and Fields 600
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
CENTRAL LOSES ITS CAPTAIN
Thomas, of Baseball Team, Re-
ported as Ineligible.
Gould Menefee Said 10 BE Logical
Choice TO Fill the Vacancy.
Team Practice.

Baseball prospects at Central High
School received a setback yesterday when
1t was learned that Capt.-elect Thomas
has very little chance Of meeting the re-
quirement of the eligibility code which
must be settled before he will be allowed
20 Join the squad.
Thomas has a condition in Latin chaIked
against him which he viii be compelled
10 remove by examination within the
next few months. Although he has been
working hard 10 remove the said con-
dition. inside information reveals the fact
that his chances for success are about
one in ten To make up half a years
work In Latin is considered a tough prop
osition. and especially at a school where
the standard is set at a high mark. How
ever he Will be given every opportunity
to remove the condition before a final de-
cisiOn is reached.
In the absence Of Thomas, Gould Meme
Zee, Centrafs catcher. who is looked TO
by his team mates as a so per cent factor
IN Centrals chances Of landing the rag.
will act as captain. In the event that
Thomas fails 10 meet the necessary re-
Quirements, Menefee IS considered the
logical choice as captain. He is undoubt-
edly the most experienced and. accord
Ing TO many. possessed with the most
complete stock Of baseball sense OF the
remaining veterans.
The Central team got In some good hard
practice in the school yard yesterday aft
ernoon. A squad OF fifteen players were
busy the entire afternoon tossing the ball
around the field and welding the stick
Two strong candidates for the vacant pO-
sitions at second and third have been
discovered by the coaches in Hartshorn
and MOri. both OF whom have seen serv-
Ice on the sand lots around town during
the past few seasons. The former is
handicapped in size. and. according TO
one Of his team mates. could hardly with
stand the attack Of blustry March winds
which some day might deprive the team
OF his services. However. he has shown
that he possesses some OF the qualities
that go TO make up a good ball played.
and will be given a thorough try-out.
Mort is also deserving OF a trial. and
promises TO give the veteran Bouschee a
run for the job at second
Tomorrow the team will start practice
at the American League Park. However,
the Nationals home. grounds ARE only
available for a short time. and Manager
Kemper has signed the papers for eX-
cellent training grounds ir the northeast
section Of the city. The first game of
the season will be played on Tuesday,
March 3. with Gallaudet
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
LOS ANGELES RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-six and one-half furlongs. Aunt
Polly, 10 Powers. 20 ? Won; Agnes Virginia
n tMcGee). y 70 !. second; Humero. II Preston).
80 20 l, third Time. u Sir Angus. Diamond
Nose, I'd. BAH, Cobeskil. and Paul First also ran
SECOND RACE-Four furlongs. Nike Molett
100 Kennedy. to 5. won; Medallion II2 How
ard, to 5. second; The Wolf, los CAfusgaTe)
y to l. third Time. Oh. lima Lee and Counsel
]. also ran.
THIRD RACE-six furlongs. Fundamental los
DiusgTatel. IS 20 5. Won: John A. los Brooks
II 70 ). second; Ottilo. los (Goldstsin) y 20 /
third Time. lib Billy BOdemore Guise French
Cook. SerEicence, and Likely Dieudonne also ran.
FOURTH RACE-One mile. Whip Top. 81 NC
Caheyl. l to 2 won; Liberto lO3 Burns, 30 10
J. second; The Thorn. lOe Kennedy), 70 70 J.
third. Time. l:ss z5- Day Star. Lady Kitty, and
SNOWFALL also ran.
FIFTH RACE-One and three-sixteenth miles
Molesey, l0S ChlcGee). u 20 s. won: King OF the
Mist. los tButwelD. 70 l. second; Oberou los
Brooks, s TO !, third. Tine. l 80 IS. knight OF
lvanhoe, Fanen and Miss Ida also ran.
SIXTH RACE-SeEen furiongs, Guy Fisher 10
Powers, to s. won; Donald Macdonald N9
tltice). 70 !, second; Fair Anne l07 (ButxelD
10 70 !. third Tine, ia 25. Star Thistle Maid
OF Gotham, Niger BABY. and George Guytnn also
ran
SEVENTH RACE-sx and ons-haF furlonv.
Montclair, IL Powers. to /. won: Matte
Bumppo, l6 wilson, to !, second; Alvin. ~
Brooks. even. third Time Ia. Miss Delaney
Sidney F.. Aucassin. Kuropatkn. and Teo Beach
also ran.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
HOLD MASoUE DUCKPH SMOKE.
Commercial League EEter1afns Its
Friends at Unique Affair.

Commercial League EEter1afns Its
Friends at Unique Affair.
The Commercial Duckpin League mas
querade smoker. held at the Royal bowl
ing alleys last evening. was voted a rous-.
ing success by a large crowd OF guests
who gathered 10 see the fun The unique
affair was promoted by ". Gray and E.
Gull, well known in local bowling circles.
and too much credit cannot be given
them for the clever way IN which they
arranged the list OF evening entertainers.
First prize. a handsome gold medal Of
fered the person spilling the highest num-
Der OF pins IN three games. went 20 ". S.
Fowler. with e score Of 267- H H Green.
with a score OF 2s5 for three games. car
RED away second prize. q silver medal OF
handsome design. The BOBBY prize q
Billy 'POssum.' was won BY ". Koch
who received a unanimous vote OF shs
judges 4 cash prize OF $50. offered
for the best costume. was declared :.
draw between W Koch. as a German
comedian. and T. Gulli. representing one
OF che famous Gold Dust Twins. Bon
men received prizes
After the award OF prizes all prsssns
took hearty repast- Teams represented
were W B Moses & Sons, s. Kann. sons
& Co. ]. ". Hurley, and G. Z Howard.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
MANAGERS FAIL TO RESPOND
Suburban Baseball League Meeting
Receives Setback.
SPECIAL 70 he washington Hs-ald.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington He-ald.
Hyattsville. Nd. March 1-Represents-
tives from Berwyn. Riverdale. and Lang
don were present last night for the pur-
poe Of taking steps toward the organize
ton OF the Prince George County Sub
urban Baseball League
Managers Bond. OF Laurel: Venneman
OF Brentwood. and Burke. OF HyattsvIUe
failed TO respond. and it was decided 10
hold another meeting in the Office OF the
Hyattsville Independent on Wednesday
evening OF next week, when Il Is believed
each Of the six towns win be represented
There IS considerable enthusiasm among
the lovers Of the sport IN this section
ever the prospects OF seeing some good
games this summer between strictly
county teams.
There was no league last year. prin-
cipally fer the reason that during the
previous year many players were i'm
ported from Washington, and this tended
to diminish local interest in the contests
II would not be surprising 10 see a team
from Mount Rairier entered in place Of
Laurel The latter town is thought by
many 70 be too far away. and when
games were played there two years ago
il was sometimes nearly dusk when they
were begun,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
OAKLAND SUMMARIES.

FIRST RACE-Three and one-half furlonzs. Nspa
Nick. los tKeoshl, 70 T. won: Balronia. III nic-
lntyrel, II TO p second; Cinnamon, los fsaudyl II
70 l. third Time. Oa2 - Reson Jack Dennerlen-
IulTet. Pretend. Contracosa. Quality Street Binocl-
lar, Miss George. and Cintra also ran.
SECOND RACE-Futurity course. Racoute,1r lOY
Ieel. to /. won: Amigo. III (ArchibaldD. g TO
second; Adena, los Butler. 70 L third. Time
lol % Pimktn. May Amelia J. O. Core. J. A.
Mnilon. Sinful. hOkomo Please and Earl Ro~rrs
also ran
THIRD RACE-FVo miles. Milford. % rRoss,
8 % s. won; Nadzu uo5 rTaplir). Is 10 s second
Logistilla lo6 tBoren. to l. third. Tine 3.sI ls
Henry O.. BeuTolio. Mendon, Song Writer. and
kamsack also ran
FOURTH RACE-Seven furIongs senurooiuu,
les walsh. to l. won; Light House. lOz CTsplinl
to 2 second; Warden. l07 dee), TO :. third
Time. Is 10. Yankee Daughter. Stroke Rishop
W, and Capt. Hanson also ran
FIFTH RACE-Seren furlongs Rocistone ,0s
king. IS 10 5. wen; Gypsy King l04 CTap;inl Il
20 10, second; Deutschland. III CicIntyrel. Q 70 2
third. Time, 2 IS Lens. Haber. Roman Wing
and Mechsnt also raa.
SIXTH RACE-One and one-sixteenth miles
Mauritania, % Deverich). . to 5. won; Oesa. Is
tBurton). 10 ]. second; Gargantua, III fTapiinl "a
70 5. third Time, Ia9 Cadichon. Yankee Tourist
Sake Niblick, Brookleaf, Miss Mazzoni. Okenite
Lucy O., and Capt Hale also ran.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
GOLFERS MEET HERE
Middle Atlantic Tourney
Columbia Club Course.
MAY 27, %, AND % THE DATES
Annual Meeting Of the Association
at the willard Results In Election
OF Officers, and other Business.
BENJAMIN woodruff Chosen Presi-
dent-All Clubs Represented.

At the annual meeting OF the Middle
Atlantic Golf Association, held IN the
Willard Hotel last evening, the Column
bia golf course. Of this city, was selected
as the place and May q. q, and o as
the time for The Middle Atlantic cham
pionship tourney. The Washington club
was enc Of several bidders for the event.
and won out by a small majority
Representatives Of all clubs in the as
ISOLATION were in attendance. including
President Britton and Marion Thompson,
Of the Chevy Chase Club. OF this city:
Benjamin Woodruff. OF the Columbia
Golf Club. Of Washington: Dwight Nal
lory. OF The Baltimore Country Club; c.
n Steward, of the Wilmington Club. OF
Wilmington. Del. Yates Psnniman. OF
the Maryland Country Club. Baltimore;
Maj NJ NJ Martin. OF the Lakeside Coun-
Try Club. Richmond. Va. and II. f. Clark.
OF the BannOckburn Club. Washington.
Prizes to Be offered.
Prizes have been offered by the Middle
Atlantic Association. as well as by the
Columbia Golf Club. OF this city. for win
ners and runners-up in the championship
tourney. which viii be open 10 all clubs
In the association. The tournament will
take the place Of the regular spring tour
nament OF the Columbia Club. which al
ways attracts the golfers in this section
OF the country.
Election Of officers OF the association
Tor the ensuing year resulted as follows:
president. Benjamin Woodruff. OF the
Columbia Golf Club. Washington, d. c.;
vice president, f. r. Mitchell. OF the VIII
mington Country Club. Wilmington. Del.
secretary. Marvin Thompson. OF the
Chevy Chase Club. Washington. .. c
and treasurer. Yates Z. enniman. OF the
Maryland Country Club. The officers all
received unanimous vote.
Vote TO Buy Team Trophy.
AS the result OF motion raised by
President Woodruff. the association voted
10 purchase a team trophy 10 be con-
tested for by the various clubs during
the coming season. with a schedule ar
ranged on the baseball principle. which
viii be announced later in the season. The
Columbia Golf Club. Of this city. has cap
tured the trophy for the past few sea-
sons. and last year gained permanent
possession OF one donated for the same
purpose.
AT the close OF the meeting the dele
gates were entertained at a smoker by
the members Of the Washington clubs
Ex-President Britton announced the dates
for the annual spring tournament OF the
Chevy Chase Club, which viii be held on
the club links May -. IA, and Is.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
SIDELIGHTC
By BILL BAILEY.

Shotgun failed to go OF at Oakland
yesterday. says our expert
Somebody gets the ak in The Hatehet
to-day. These be strenuous times. in
deed.
The Washington Herald for Sunday win
present the best fcur-page pink sporting
section in the South. Don't miss il.
Charley Hickman contributes another
OF his intensely interesting baseball
stories SO enjoyable 10 the fans
New York papers with hendish glee the
other day printed the following: Johnny
Lush, who is training down South with
the St Louis Cardinals. was called out
for not touching second in a practice
game"
Our old friend Roger Bresnshan, ac-
cording to report. tried 10 show his young
players how 20 bat down IN Little Rock,
and was struck out twice by a bush
league phenom named Sallee-
Mr.. James J. Jeffries advises people 20
teach their boys 10 box Guess it is a
good thing Here is a little colored boy
named johnson wants TO take few les
sons from an expert. and his sponsors
viii pay well for It. too.
Foolish question No. 1Os-Ray Brennan
and Len Stanley principals:
Gee Stanley, where did you get the
new suit?"
Il bought it in chop suey Joint. where
they sell automobiles and crab sand
wiches. Now go way back and wilt
Jim Jefrries need not be IN a hurry TO
answer Jack Johnson's challenge. There
may not be a cOlored champion fifteen
minutes after the big negro lands In
Texas with his white wife
Charley Hickman has lost ten pounds
in the last few weeks. We cannot
imagine Charley down 10 the middle
weight limit. but II he gets there and
sticks he will not stay long in the Amer
lean Association.
New York is as fun OF prize figf1ers
as a sailor is OF Hes
Joe Cans should make Mr.. Jabez White
look ike six plugged nickels tonight. and
Joe viii, II he Is In any kind OF shape
Evidently Harvard hopes to repeat next
fall. as Percy Haughton has been chosen
again FOR head football coach. That
Haughton chap knows some football
Haven't heard a peep from Joe Turner
for two weeks. What's up. Joe?
Neutrality-suspicious. az the Lowe Kelley
scrap In Baltimore Wednesday night are
OF the opinion that Lowe should have
been given the decision on points.
And now our old friend ''Frencny~ gets
busy You can't keep a squirrel on the
ground. and when the baseball season
draws near Frenehy begins to fret for the
whistle TO blow. Here's his note:
Dear Bill: OF course. I feel that I am
'hors de concur. IN that contest OF
yours. but permit me 10 file my opinion
OF how the big event should be pulled OF.
Should I have the distinction and honor
10 Ofiiciate on the coaching line during the
game. or even allowed % Ill the humble
position of the umpire. I would readily
permit you 70 post in your column a s. 900
bet that we woulds win the first game
even against stronger competition than
New York. Very truly yours
"FRENCHY"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
NAVY FENCERS SHOW SKILL.

Cadets Have Shade over Their BaItI-
more Rivals.
Special 20 TIE Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md. March 1.-THE fencing
teams o. the Baltimore Athletic Club and
the Nav al Academy participated in an
interesting series Of bouts with fOils this
afternoon. II was the third engagement
Of the season between these teams. Each
team won one OF the previous contests.
and although to-day's bouts were OF a
friendly nature and no decisions were
rendered. the indications were that the
middies had a shade the better Of it.