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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
A Running Broad Jump.

One day." related Denny to his
friend Jerry, when OF had wandered
too far inland on me shore leave OF
suddenly found thot there was great
big haythen, tin feet tall, chasin' me
wild q knife as long as yer arm. OF
took to me heels an for SO miles along
the road we had 1t nip an tuck. Thin
on turned into the woods an we run
Tor one hundred an twinty miles more,
wid him gainin' or me steadily, OWN
to his knowledge of the country.
Finally, just as OF could feel his hot
breath burnin' on the back of me neck.
We came to big lake. Wild one great
leap OF landed safe on the opposite
shore. leavin' me pursuer COMPOUNDED
and impOtent wild rage"
Path an thot was no great jump"
commented Jerry. "considerin' the
runnin' start ye had. body's
Magazine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

when she enters. AS she comes in
cattle king, who attends her, chances
to glance into the Office and calls out:
"Whew, Barnes, that was a lucky ad-
dress you gave me in Paris five weeks
ago." and, taking him aside, whispers,
Il caught the lady. The goods came
high, but they're worth the money.
Step up and have supper with U.S."
This invitation Barnes finds 1t i'm
possible to politely decline, as Sally
Blackwood has already put her beauti-
full eyes upon him and said: $50 glad
you're here. You mustn't refuse. We
saw so little of you In Monte Carlo"
A moment later Barnes finds him
self ushered into La Blackwood's priv
ate parlor, where supper Is shortly
served to them Several times Burton
is about to hint at the purport Of her
note, but the expressive eyes of the
adventures warn him to hold his
tongue. Coffee, however, is no sooner
served than the fascinating creature
says: Nov, Dan, supposing you run
downstairs and have your smoke there
want to talk with Mr.. Barnes Of
New York-something ! don't want
you to hear. That needn't make you
jealous--its about my parents in
Ohio"
The minute the cattle king disap-
pears the lady's manner changes. She
cries airily: Guess what made me
write to your"
Hate" mutters Barnes, between
puffs OF his cigarette.
mo, though l ought to hate you.
What | want to see you about" La
Blackwood's eyes become intense and
her voice falls to whisper-"is to
save your life--if I can. Do you know
that half of commune in Corsica
want your blood?"
i've guessed it in the last few
days." observes Barnes grimly.
Are you acquainted with certain
Count Cipriano Danella?"
Never have seen him."
mo, but you've heard Of him?"
"Oh, yes, he's brother of the Da-
nella who was killed in Corsica"
Yes. Now. this gentleman, who is
very good man and very tender
hearted. obtained an introduction to
me about three days ago on the des
Anglais. From some words of a Lady
Chartris, cousin of yours, he has
learned that you are to marry very
shortly the pretty girl whose lips
threatened to kiss at Monte Carlo
| Well. this Cipriano Danella. who looks
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

Burton II. Barnes. wealthy American
touring Corsica, reseues the young ENG
lish lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstrnth-
err. and his Corsican bride. Marina,
daughter of the Paolis. from the muir
derous vendetta. understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the, girl he
loves, Enid Anstruther sister of the Eng
lish lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marselles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
Sues and as the quartet are about to
board the train for London at Marseilles,
Marina is handed mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
1ates a postponement of the journey.
Barnes gets part of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta. He
employs an American detective and plans
70 beat the vendetta at their own game
For the purpose Of securing the safety
OF the women Barnes arranges to have
Nice to which the party Is to be taken
N yacht. Suspicion Is created that
Marina Is In league. with the Corsicans'
ls seen passing the house and Marina Is
thought to have given him a sign. Ma
rina refuses to explain to Barnes which
plans for the safety of the. party are
learned by the Corsicans. The carriage
carrying their party to the local Landing th
horsemen is supposed to be. CorreEio
They try to murder the American, The
cook on the yacht-a Frenchman is sus-
party anchors at ST. Tropez. The yacht
IS followed by a small boat. The cook Is
detected giving signals to the boat.
Barnes attempts to throw him overheard,
but is prevented by Marina and Enid.
The cook is found to be innocent OF the
supposed plot and is forgiven. The party
arrive at Nice and find Lady Chartris
and her daughter Maud domiciled In the
villa rented with Barnes money. Barnes
Is amazed to find that Count Corregio Is
at Nice and is acting the role of admirer
to Lady Chartrls Barnes and Enid
make arrangements for their marriage.
The net tightens about Barnes. He re-
ceives a note from La Belle Blackwood,
the American adventures. Barnes hears
that Elijah Emory, his detective has
been murdered by the COrSicans. He
learns that the man supposed to be Cor
regio, who followed the party on their
way to the boat, was Saliceu. nephew
of the count and that Count Corregio
had been in Nice for some time prior To
the party's arrival
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
About Happiness,

There is no more beneficial tonic
than good hearty laughter. 1t in
f1ates the lungs and has magic ef-
feet upon the system. Giggling is not
laughing, and 1t is habit that brings
wrinkles and soon spoils even a pref
ty face. Why not laugh? 1t improves
the appearance and makes one popu-
lar There is nothing to be glum over.
and. II there is. being glum will not
help it. Be happy and bright and
everyone will wish to help you. The
girl who wants to be beautiful must
sleep with fresh air, plenty OF it, in
her room. She must go out and revel
in the sunshine. She must find plenty
Of laughter in her daily life. That is
the only true way to live and the only
way capable of bringing beauty.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
LEGAL Amenities.

Several decades ago there lived in
Charleston, w. Va, judge noted for
his boorish manners A very finical
lawyer whom he especially disliked
was once trying case before him, and
all the while the barrister spoke the
Judge sat with his feet elevated on
the railing in front of him hiding his
face
Exasperated by this the lawyer
Queried:
May | ask which end of your honor
! am to address,
Whichever you choose" drawled
the Judge.
We'll" was the retort, Il suppose
there is as much law in one end as
the other"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
Success and Business.

Il suppose 1t Is necessary that busi-
ness should be transacted: though the
amount of business that does not con.
tribute to anybody's comfort or i'm
provement suggests the query
whether 1t Is not overdone l know
that unremitting attention to business
is the price OF success, but l don't
know what success is. There Is a
man, who We all know, who built a
house that cost u million dollars,
and furnished 1t for another like sum,
who does not know anything more
about architecture. or painting, or
books. or history, than he cares for
the rights Of those who have not so
much money as he has.-Charles
Dudley Warner.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
TOLD TO USE cUTIcuRA.
tense Itching Eczema-Had Been
Tortured and Disfgured But
was Coon Cured Of Dread Humor

II contracted eczema and suffered
intensely for about ten months. At
times l thought l would scratch my
self to pieces. My face and arms were
covered with large red patches, SO
that was ashamed to go out. l was
advised to go to doctor who was
= specialist In skin diseases, but
received very little relief. tried
every known remedy, with the same
results. thought would never get bet
ter until a friend Of mine told me to try
the Cuticura Remedies. So tried them,
and after four or five applications Of
Cuticura Ointment I was relieved Of
my unbearable itching l used two
sets Of the Cuticura Remedies. and
am completely cured. Miss Barbara
Kral. Highlandtown, Md, Jan. 9, '08."
nueAer Drug Chem Corp. Sole Props-, Boston.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
CHAPTER Vlil.-Continued.

"Will that woman never let me
alOne?" thinks the American, and
pushes the note back in his pocket.
I'll forget Sally SPOTS forever by 60
ing and seeing the minister"
But at the entrance to the residence
of the divine suspicion enters his
mind that he is being followed. He
makes his interview with the minister
OF the church of England very short
one, and coming rapidly out OF the
house, his quick eyes perceive two
men on the opposite side of the street
These turn casually toward the traffic
OF the busy avenue from the railroad
station and are lost in the crowd from
an arriving train.
Now that his footsteps are being
logged. he thinks he had better see
Perrier, the French detective recon-
mended by the Pinkerton man. There
fore, keeping his eyes about him sharp
at any dark corners Of the streets, he
walks to the Rue Palermo, and rings
the bell at the house mentioned in
Emory's letter.
Here an old woman concierge in
forms him that Monsieur Perrier's
room is number four on the second
floor.
Barnes, pushing his way to number
four on the second floor, Is confronted
at the door Of this apartment by man
Of very brisk manner, sharp, penetrat-
ing eyes and nose whose peculiar
aquiline formation impresses itself on
Barnes memory.
'In order to avoid any mistake"
whispers the American, Il simply men
ton to you the word Vendetta
And | simply reply Marseilles,' F"
answers the man, 'but don't wish to
have anything to do with the affair.""
You are Monsieur Perrier?"
Yes, of course; you know by my re-
turning the word of recognition to
you.' remarks the Frenchman.
Il must have a reason for your de-
clining to aid me. This matter is toe
important for you not to listen to me.
Il have been informed" answers
Perrier, by my poor friend Emory
letters of this peculiar and most UNI
iOItuHdtc ANAL, Jul w uot WISH "
engage in it.
why not?" asks Barnes, shortly
Don't you think l have money to pay
for it?''
"Of course. know Monsieur Is
RICH" answers the Frenchman, depre
catingly. But my life Is my only as
set. l have wife and children. l saw
one vendetta in Corsica a few years
ago, and | don't want to get into an
other cat fight where cats are armed
with stilletos. Your enemies already
know your location at Villefranche
Bernardo Salicetl has come from Cor
sica hoping to win the election in hi!
island by vengeance upon you. HI
and Enrico Danella, the dead Musso'.
nephew. are In Nice"
HAS Enrico a scar upon his fore
head over his yeti eyer" asks Barnes
| sagerly.
He has"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
Clock Made of Straw.

shoemaker named Wegner, living
IN Strasburg, has clock of the grand
father shape, nearly six feet high.
made entirely of straw The wheels,
pointers, case and every detail are
exclusively of straw Wegner has
'aken 10 years to construct this
strange piece of mechanism 1t keeps
perfect time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

There 4 more Catarrh In this section Of the country
eAnn al other diseases put together and until the last
~ yeaS was supposed 70 be incurable For great
many years doctors pronounced 1t local disease and
prescribed local remedies. and by constantly falling
= cure with local treatment pronounced 1t incurabe
Scicnce has proven Catarrh to be constitutional dis
eAzc. and therefore constitutional treatment
HAus Catarrh Cure. manufactured by f. j. Cheney
Co.. Toledo, Ohio. b the only Constitutional cure on
- market II s taken internally In doses from 10
afcTA 70 teaspOonful 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system They OFFER one
hundred dollars for any case II fails to cure. Send
oDr circulars and testimonials
Address; j. CHENEY CO.. Toledo Ohio.
Sold by Druagists 7bc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
Would Sell Hia Chance.

Patriotic Gentleman-My lad, every
American boy has the chance OF be-
coming president, Just as every Eng
prime minister.
Small Boy (thoughtfully)-W I'll
sell my chance for a dollar.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
The Eavorjte.

Millions OF suffering eyes have found
IN DIR. Mitchell's famous salve real
blessing. Reject the offer of any dealer
to sell drug for your eye. DIR. Mitch
ellis Eye Salve Is simple, healthy
remedy to be applied to the lids. 1t
cures without entering the eye. Sold
everywhere. Price % cents.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

Big men are given to taking profits.
while smaller men are laying basis
for profits that may or may not be
SHOWN. The law Of the fishes in the
sea applies tn speculation. The big
ana the little fish have their respec.
tive missions, and the small ones are
safe when the large ones are not
hungry.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
Law Hold Of tho Common Good.

II men hate the presumption Of those
who claim reputation to which they
have no right, they equally condemn
abe faint-heartedness Of those who fall
below the glory which Is their own.
Lose. then. the sense OF your private
sorrows and lay hold of the common
good !--DemOsthenes..
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
Essence Of Culture.

The very essence Of culture Is shak.
ing of the nightmare of self-conscious-
ness and selfabsorption and attaining
sort Of Christian Nirvana--lost In
the great whole of humanity. thinking
OF others, caring for others, admiring
and loving others.-E. r. Sill.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
EIks' Excursion to California.

Via Salt Lake Route, February G
Thirty days, 33 dollars, 80 scenes. II
interested, see any Salt Lake Route
agent or write to A. W. Raybould.
Secretary, Salt Lake City. Boating
bathing, orange grove trips.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
INSTANT Relief FROM ITCH
M Itch Gone, the Skin Soothed and
Refreshed-immediateIy.

Instant Relief from that itch.
A few drops of soothing liquid
And the itch Is gone as if by magic.
Can you imagine how 1t will feel
that itching agony swept away in mo-
ment? Just drop or two on the skin
and no more of that torturing, endless.
nerve racking Itch.
You can know the relief II you just
try the simple remedy-simplest of ex-
ternal liquid remedies-oil OF winter
ocriptfon.
D. D. D. Prescription Is recommended
BY druggists everywhere.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
Some Heavy Swei,s,

Society Is like a wave" comments
contemporary He then explains
why. but misses the main point. which
IL that there are some heavy swells.
San Antonio Express.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

rosebuds In her
. hair endured 1t
until the oysters
had vanished from
the table. Then
she turned calmly
to the man who
had taken her in
to dinner.
please don't act
so bored" she
said, distinctly.
The man start
ed and turned red,
much to his own
disgust; for he was
many seasons be-
yond fluffy debu-
tantes and, in
fact, had not real
ly taken a square
look at this one.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

Nearly every man, when he reads
= good Joke and remembers and tells
It we'll, thinks to himself afterward:
What a witty fellow l am getting to
bel"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
A SPEEDY ONE.

Miss Tapps-Of course, some type
writer's are extremely expert.
Clerk-Oh, yes. know of one who
married a rich employer in less than
three months.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

When young man tells girl that
he'll love her forever and ever no
doubt he believes he Is telling the
truth all the time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

The Best Laxative-Garfield Tea! Com.
posed of Herbs, it exerts beneficial effect
upon the entire system, regulating liver,
kidneys, stomach and bowels.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

A mans wife never thinks his Ill
ness IL serious until he quits using Ian
guAge that wouldn't look well In print
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
GETTING HIS
AT TEN Ito N

The slender young debutante in the
pink draperies and with the wreath OF
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

More potatoes are eaten In Belgium
than In Ireland.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

Fair peace becomes men; ferocious
anger belongs to beasts.-Ovid.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-03-16
SYNOPSIS.

Copyrlsht, 1907. Dodd Mead s Co.. n. z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-04
ATHLETES TO STRIVE
FOR INDOOR HONORS

NEW YORK, October 4.-The number
Of worlds. champions and record holders
entered in the National Amat eur Athletic
Union indoor championships at Madison
Square Garden tonight and Tuesday eX-
coed those Of any other meet of recent
date. In the sprints there are Cloughen
Heating. Ekman. Reed Ford and O'Con-
nell. Sheppard, Lunghi G-ssinS. kviat
and PrOut of Boston are some of the 60
tries in the coo and 1,01a yard events
Sullivan, Bonhag, DAILY. Collins. DriScol
Ballard Of Boston. Dull of Pittsburs,
former intercollegiate champion: II. a.
Wilson. English champion, and Fred Bel
lars, cross-cOuntry champion. are entered
in the long-distance races and the pace
is sure to be a hot one from start to fin
ish. In the hurdle races Harry IIillman.
Jack Eller Roy Dorland and Smye
Northridge will hook ND. and some grea t
competition is expected.
Worlds Champion Harry F. Porter,
National Champion Egan Erickson, Con
Leahy. W. J. Fleming and other well
known jumpers will lead the assault on
Mike Sweeney's old mark of 6 feet 5ss
inches for the running high jump. Porter
has come close to the mark several times.
but has never met man. capable OF
making him extend himself 10 the full
est. This year. however. Egan Erick-
sen will make the Olympic champion jump
for all he is worth
Timothy p. Ahearne. winner of the
triple-jump contest in the Olympic games
Of 1905 arrived in this city yesterday
from Ireland. Ahearne is brother Of
D. J. Ahearne, WHO is now competing for
the Irish-American Athletic Club and
who has recently made several new rec
ords In broad jumping. T. j. Ahearne.
d. Ahearne. Plat Adams. Martin J. Sher-
idan and J. F. OConnell will meet in the
running hop. step and jump event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-04
BRENTW0ODS DEFEATED.
Local Champions Go Down Before
Baltimoreans.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE. Nd, October f-Rein-
forced by Catcher ]. Harry Smith of the
Portsmouth club of the Virginia League
and Shortstop Willie Baker of the AL
toona team OF the Tri-state League, the
Twentieth Century Club, the pennant
winner in the Interurban League. scored
& brilliant victory over the Brentwood
club. the amateur champions of Wash
ingtOn. Saturday afternoon, to 2, at
Union League Park, South Baltimore.
1t was the first event Of the inaugural
program Of the new National Athletic AS
ISOLATION. which wound up with a handi-
cap wrestling match between Shad Link.
the local heavyweight champion. and J.
j. Siejack the champion Polish turner.
With many pounds of weight in his fa-
vor, Link Won two falls after the same
lapse of time-nne minutes gaining the
first with body and barlock hold, while
he brought the second grapple to an end
with q double Nelson According to the
conditions Of the match, Link was always
the aggressor. and. while the bout lasted
SleJack put up game struggle before
succumbing to the prOwess of his oppo-
nent. Link weighed over 200 pounds,
while Siejack did not scale over 40. The
bout was refereed BY Frank Huseman of
Washington. who claims the world S
wrestling title at 12S pounds.
me crowd FOUND more interest in the
play on the diamond than the mat event,
as the contest was close. The Twentieth
Centuries, after tying the score in the
sixth inning. won out In the eighth. 1t
was a battle of pitchers. Shipley. for the
locals. and Gray" for the Brentwcods,
were both in good FORM Getting better
support. Shipley proved the better in the
argument. A glazing muf by Keane of
F.. Maisel's fly. followed by Bevans' safe
bunt. misplay by Herring and Baker 8
sacrifice fly. tailed the winning run for
the Century club.
manage to get over the pan. and this was
and two down. Hessler trippled to center
and scored on links poor throw to catch
him going to third. A double by G.
Maisel, followed by Shipley's single,
tailed the first run for the Centurys in
the third inning, while h. Maisel's sin
gle. his steal of second and an error
by Herring tied the score in the sixth.
Smiths work behind the bat was very
impressive This youngster. who did
fine work In the Virginia League last
season. drove out two hits today. He
showed some fast work on the bases by
purloining second thrice. He is very
swift for big fellow and the Judges
Of base ball players believe Smith Will
develop into a corl<ing good backstop.
Pat Rodgers covered the initial sack to
perfection, while Beadenhoph's one
catch in center field was the star field
ing play of the game. Though he fell
head over heels after he had nabbed
the ball, Beadenhoph held on to the
leather. The score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-04
NEW WORKERS BEAT
QUAKERS AT GOLF

PHILADELPHIA. October 4.-Defeat-
ing Pennsylvania by score of eight
matches to two in the preliminary round
of singles: the Metropolitan golf team
won the Robert M. Lesley cup at the
Huntingdon Valley Country Club at
Noble Saturday. AS Pennsylvania had but
two points TO her credit. it unneces-
sary TO play the five Scotch foursomes
scheduled for the afternoon. but this was
done to secure score on the entire tour
ney. w. T. West of the Philadelphia
Country Club and w. G.. Fownes. jr..
of the Oakmont Country Club of Pitts
burg We're the only members of the
Pennsylvania team to win their matches.
West defeated Howard Gee I up and
FoWnes made a better score by carrying
off the honors from Fred Herreshoff =
up and 1 to play. A large gallery of
spectators followed the several matches.
The course was in perfect condition. but
strong wind interfered somewhat with
the players.
The summary:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-04
CHICAGO BATTLE
Sox and Cubs to Use Worlds Series
RIFLES.

CHICAGO. October At was def
nitelA decided yesterday that the same
rules used last year in the worlds series
championship games should govern the
contests between the Chicago National
League players and the local American
League team. President comiskey Of
the Chicago American League club con-
ferred with President Murphy of the
Chicago National Leagu. club relative
TO the division o. the returns from the
local championship series. which is to
begin with a game on the West Side
ball park Friday afternoon. October s.
Under the regulations agreed to by
the base ball leaders the national COM
mission viii receive 10 per cent of the
gross receipts. The players on the two
teams will receive 60 per cent of the
remainder of the first four games and
the balance will be divided equally be-
tween the two clubs. The members Of
the winning team Will receive 60 per
cent Of the amount allowed the play
ers. and 40 per cent will be granted to
the individual members OF the losing
team.
In order that more base ball enthu-
siasts may witness the games it was
agreed by the representatives of the
two teams that permission should be
sought to chang the time of beginning
play from o'clock to 80 O'Clock in
the afternoon.
Ernest efforts will be made TO prevent
the scalping of tickets. and another
meeting is scheduled for next week,
when announcement Will be made OF the
places where tickets will be sold. Fol-
lowing the first game on the West SIDE
bali park the contests will alternate
between the West Side and South Side
parks until one team has won four
RumPS