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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-26

The number of telephones in the
whole world is estimated at $500, 900,
of which 100000 are said to be in
use in America. aand 2,OOO,O 900 in
Europe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-26

for children in Copenhagen by the wo-
men,.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
NOT SOLID ENOUGH FOOD.
Nuts Seem to Fail to Satisfy the Hu.
man Animal.

Next as the darlings of the would
be food reformer come nuts of all
sorts, says a writer in McClure's.
These are urged upon us with special
fervor and enthusiasm by those who
regard all foods of animal origin as
tainted money" besmirched by the
foul crime of murder Here, we are
told, are notwithstanding, hickory
nuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, peanuts-of
high degree of toothsomeness and
attractiveness, not excessive in ex-
pense, and containing a larger per-
centage of both proteid and fat
Analysis made in the laboratory alb
solutely confirm the truth of the state
ment: Fats and proteids are both
present in large amounts and in read
lily digestible form; and yet practical
ly no 'unemancipated" specimen of
the human race-except the Shawnee
Indian in hickory nut time-will at
tempt to make a meal on nuts, re-
garding them simply as bonnie
bouche, to be taken after the serious
business of the meal is over, merely
as dessert. The tacit phrase of "the
walnuts and the wine" expresses pre-
cisely where they are in the scale Of
the. normal diet list.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
OLD TOWN OF Doll
BLOODY SCENES THERE IN 1898
WILDLY DESCRIBED BY HUGO.
Place in Brittany Whose History Dates
from Days Of Druids-Discovery
of Taurobolic Temple
Traces Left by St. Michael.

London-Dol is one of the oldest
towns in Brittany, and is certainly one
of the most interesting in the depart
ment of lille ct Vilaine. 1t is quaint
and small like its name and we can
hardly realize that it was once an
achiepiscopal see and the mise en-
scene of all sorts of historic happen
ings. The cathedral is the chief sight
of the place, and though we may not
agree with the local guide book that
the building is a perfect marvel, We
must admit that 1t is really fine, while
the picturesque houses of the Grande
Rue, the ancient fountain, the bOule-
wards that surround the town just as
the moat surrounded it in the days of
long ago, the pretty, peaceful country
on every side, all combine to make
Dol extremely attractive and put us in
story. Dol has survived experiences
both strange and tragic, and it is diff
cult to realize that its quiet streets,
rarely disturbed by anything more
alarming than the escapades of I'M
ruly pigs and geese and calves on a
market day, and the shrill cries of ex-
cited peasants, were the scene of a
frightful slaughter, when, in 1898, the
"ChOuans" defeated the revolutionary
army commanded by Kleber, Marceau
and Westermann. The combat Is WV
idly described in Victor Hugo S
"Quartre-Vingt-Trei and large
canvas depicting the enrolment OF
these redoubtable volunteers can be
seen in the Hotel de Vile.
Since the revolution, Dol may be
said to have given itself up to slum-
brous Renaissance, for nothing hap
pens there now, but after all, place
where things began to happen when
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26

other sneaked down towards you, but
was too late. You had already got the
girls into the boat, | reckon. He
me go. But when they saw l was
scooting down the wharf, they started
after me, so l jumped into the water
and made the boat. They are cursing
themselves now, l guess, for letting
me get away to warn you"
well. they'll hardly dare to follow
us on board the yacht" smiles Barnes,
for Edwin has hailed: "Sagull, ahoy!'
to some vessel looming up in the fog.
Aye, aye" comes the reply, and a
moment Later the naval officer has laid
the boat alongside Of the yacht, from
which side ladder has been put over.
This is Andrew Graham, the mate"
says Emory, as an alert young Scotch
man assists the ladies to the deck.
you want to get into dry clothes"
remarks Burton. We'll discuss this
affair a little further after we have
had dinner, which 1 imagine Is pre-
pared"
Five minutes later, Emory having
gone forward and procured a change
of toys from the mate, they all sit
down in the little cabin, which is bril-
liantly lighted and it's table beautifully
set with crystal and china. even some
fresh flowers adjoining it,
you've done everything mighty
nice, Emory says Barnes, genially, to
the detective, land l hope your wet
ting hasn't destroyed your appetite"
mot bite" answers the American
representative of Pinkerston'.
"Why doesn't Edwin come down?
whispers Marina, nervously.
"Oh,. he's skipper now" replies Bur.
ton. Hes making all shipshape with
Mr.. Graham and getting under way"
After giving the mate his directions
as to the course and bidding him keep
good lookout for steamers coming uI
from Naples, Nice and other ports tc
the eastward, Edwin joins the party
at table.
Lieut.. Anstruther, after glance al
his bride, remarks: ''Now, with g
u0Sn unuOI my AOol, 1851 SulpSHdpe
and ready for either pirates or land
sharks" and devotes himself with q
sailor appetite to his meal. Delicate
little CONNECTIONS and ices as we'll as
some magnificent fruit are put upon
the table afterwards by the steward
whose fiery red hair and decided
Scotch twang indicate he comes from
the north of the Tay.
Altogether" Enid contentedly re
marks, ut is about as good dinner a.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
YOUTHFUL MIND IN DISTRESS.
Awful Possibility That Loomed Before
Six-Year-Old Jackie.

Six-year-old Jackie's mother Do
lieved that absolute truthfulness was
the only rock on which to build that
youthful gentleman's character, anu
the consistent working out OF tnls
principle did away, OF course, with De-
lief in all such things as fairies, SANTA
Claus, and other illusions dear 10
childish hearts, and they became In
stead "make-believe" games, SANTA
Claus in particular being pet joke
between his mother and himself
Jackie came in from play one AFTER
noon much excited and concerned.
Mother, Jimmie Norton believes
there is a really and truly Santa
Claus. He says he is sure that Santa
Claus does come down the chimney.
He wouldn't believe me at all when
I told him 1t was just joke with
rising anxiety.
Jackies mother was somewhat nom
plused well, son." she temporized.
perhaps Jimmies mother will tell
him the joke some time soon, and
then"
"Oh, l hope she WILL broke In
Jackie, forgetting his manners In his
earnestness, because, you know, II
she don't, when Jimmie has little boys
of his own they won't ever get any
Christmas presents"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26

the ancient Druids slaughtered bulls
on the top Of Mount Dol and bathed
their PROSTATE worshipers in their
blood, can afford to rest on it's historic
laurels. =.
Mount Dol is a curious eminence,
rising abruptly from the fiat country
surrounding the little town, and al
though tradition has long claimed that
the Druids used to offer sacrifices
thereon it was only few years ago
that the veritable taurobilic temple
was discovered. There were two 9TH
er slabs, each of them containing 81
funnel holes arranged in three rows,
and beneath each altar was a small
chamber, in which the candidate for
baptism used to crouch, while the
blood of the slaughtered OK rained
down through the tunnels upon him.
1t was such a baptism that was suf-
fered by Julian the Apostate, in his
desire to wash off his Christianity AS
time passed on this Druid temple was
used by the Romans for the worship
of Diana, and later still it became
Christian church. Numberless prehis-
toric implements have been found on
Mount Dol, and if you have the good
fortune to be accompanied on your
visit by Breton you will be shown
in the rock footprint of the Arch
angel Michel and a deep scratch pro-
duced by the devils claws.
The foundation of Dol was contem-
porary with the beginning of a mon
astery built by st. Samson in 54S. The
town became prosperous, and in the
ninth century was chosen for the coro-
nation of Nominee, king of Brittany.
who did much to establish the indie
pendence of his native land He was
great lover of freedom, and deter
mined that not only his country, but
his church. should be saved from
French domination. Accordingly he
summoned council, at which he
charged the French bishops with
simony, forced them to admit their
guilt and lay down their croziers. He
then announced his decision to remain
no longer under the jurisdiction of
Tours, and he ended by creating seven
sees in Brittany. making Dol archiepis-
copal, with control over the others.
Such unheard of behavior was strongly
opposed by France and the popes. but
for 300 years little Dol remained a
metropolitan see.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
Vulqarity Of QuarreIino.

There must be satisfaction in tor
turing human beings, for it is done so
often. Nobody blames wife for up
holding her self-respect and resenting
insult, but there is little sympathy for
one who deliberately drives a man to
deeds of rudeness and violence. Nag
cling and indulgence In bad temper
leave indelible marks on the face OF q
woman. on her voice and on her char
acler. They shrivel up whatever
sweetness nature has put into her dis
position and make her unlovely, even
In the eyes Of those who feel in duty
bound to give her affection. 1t is often
hard to maintain silence under provo
cation, but there is always the open
door of escape, you know. A quarrel
does not thrive when fed from one
side only, and what should be impor-
tant to every woman with pretenses
to refinement is the undsputed vul-
garfty OF pickering. Education and
refinement are supposed to lift us SO
lar above vulgarity that even the hens
OF our skirts are ined.-Exchange
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26

one could get at the best restaurant in
Paris"
A few minutes later the gentlemen
go on deck to smoke their cigars.
Edwin takes his stand beside his
Scotch mate, saying: We'll take it
watch and watch, Graham, until the
morning." and sends the young fellow
below to turn in. =
The two ladies are busily making
their arrangements in the cabin. The
schooner has a main salon, which is
used as dining-roOm, and two little
quarter staterooms, one of which is
assigned to Edwin and his bride, the
other to Miss Anstruther.
Under these circumstances, the de-
tective and Barnes have chance for
private conversation. They stroll
amidships and seat themselves beside
one of the boats.
How shall put you on shore?" says
Barnes.
We'll, in an hour more We'll be off
Bandol, reckon, and if you'll tell Ed
win to drop in to the shore little, you
can put me off in one of the boats.'
"All right" replies Burton, and
speaking to Anstruther, the yacht S
course is changed.
when you are ashore, you'll get
the railway, I suppose, to Marseilles.
Pay my hotel bill at the Grand there
and remember to meet me at Nice at
the time appointed
Here the detective dismays his
American employer; he drawls slow
| ly: Yes, but I'd like to give up this
matteri"
Give up this matter?"
"Yes. When that Corsican had his
knife over my heart he said a few
words of warning, telling me to look
out how l got into blood feud; that
this matter was to the death, and II
| wanted to live had better leave il
alone"
You're frightened of the man?
asks Barnes.
mo, not exactly frightened, bu
mighty cautious of him." replies the
Yankee, "for fellow who can fix it 81
that my two French sleuths wer.
thrown of the track and he and hi.
pal took their very places and rod,
behind your carriage unsupported AM
only by Gods mercy we're prevented
from jumping you and doing you VI
as you placed the ladies in the boat, i
man whose brains make him might.
, dangerous"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
Copyright 1907. Dodd Mead i Co.. N. Y
SYNOPSIS.

Burton III. Barnes, a wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
fish lieutenant Edward Gerard Anstruth-
er. and his Corsican bride, Marina,
daughter OF the Paols, 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
fish lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marseilles 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 a mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tates 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
to beat the vendetta at their own game
For the purpose of securing the safety
OF the women Barnes arranges to have
Lady Chartris lease secluded villa at
Nice to which the party Is to be taken
in q yacht. Suspicion Is created that
Marina Is in league with the Corsicans.
A man, believed to be CorregtO Danella,
Is seen passing the house and Marina Is
thought to have given him a sign. Ma
rina refuses to explain to Barnes which
fact adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes
plans for the safety of the. party are
learned by the Corsicans. The carriage
carrying their party to the local landing
Is followed by two men, One or the
horseman Is supposed to be Corregio.
They try to murder the American.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
EMERSON'S MEMORY AT FAULT.
Had at Times Almost Entire Lack
of Remembrance.

Emerson was a notable suneref
from the vagaries of memory. His Dl-
Ographer relates that he met him one
day in Boston, apparently at loss for
something, and asked him where he
was going. ITO dine" said Emerson,
with very old and dear friend. l
know where she lives, but | hope she
won't ask me her name" and then ne
proceeded to describe her as the
mother of the wife of the young man
the tall man-who speaks SO well,
and so on, until his interlocutor
guessed to whom he was referring
Even the names of common objects
often failed him completely. On one
occasion, when he wanted an umbrel-
la, he said: II can't tell it's name. but
I can tell its history. Strangers take
1t away"
This falling of Emerson led to a
pathetic scene when he attended
Longfellow's funeral, and remarked as
he gazed at the coffin: HE was a
sweet and beautiful soul; but | have
entirely forgotten his name"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
India,s Sacred Irees

There are many sacred trees OF
India which enter largely into the re-
ligious life of the Hindoos Chief
among these is the sami tree and the
trembling peepul Nearly all the
higher hills and rocks in the plains
are crowned each by temple, shrine
or sacred tree. The peepul is known
as the king of trees. 1t is the most
holy, and the three great spirits of
the Hindoos dwell therein. The wor-
ship of the tree Is the worship of the
triad Brahma, silva and Vishnu. AL
most every Indian village has its pee
pull tree, with raised platform or al
tar around it. The devout remove
their shoes before 1t and make ohei-
sance before proceeding on their way.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
In Beautiful Sepulcher.

The last resting place of the great
Norwegian composer, Edward Grieg.
is one of the most beautiful in its nat
ural surroundings that could be mag
med. BY the side of lake, at the ex-
tremity of ford, close to the compos-
ers native town of Bergen, there is a
natural grotto formed in the solid
ROCK which rises precipitously from
the waters edge. Here the bones Of
the famous musician are buried, and.
as the grotto is only accessible from
the lake, the funeral cortege will have
TO make the journey by water.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
Bay States first Governor

mere was almost a score of csnd,.
yates at the first election held tn
onoose governor under the new con-
st'ution OF Massachusetts in 1870
James bowdoin and John Hancocr
Doth eminent Bostonians. were tho
two men most in the public eye and
estimation for the position. Altoveth
er the total poll was about or less than
$4,000. Hancock received moro 40"
ll'ooo, bowdoin something over OOo
ana the remaining ballots were d,s'
.r'ou'ed among Is or Is other can.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
Molasses and SUGAR.

Inc term "molasses' is properly an
pied to the saccharine product which
- separated from sugar in the process
Vi manufacture. A syrup is the direct
product OF the evaporation of the
juice OF a sugar-yielding plant or tree
"l'nout the removal of any of the
sugar. The term molasses applias To
the same process with the excent,on
Vi 'he TACT that the sugar has been re-
moved at least partially by crystalliza.
tlon and some kind of mechanical sem
ara'lon OF the crystals from the re-
naming liquid.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
CHAPTER iv.-ContInued.

Their carriage soon stops near the
two small bays upon which are stu
ated the lighthouses. At little land
ing place Barnes can just discern in
the mist of the water, which adds to
the gloom of the evening, boat with
two seamen.
To be certain, he halls and Is an
swered by Emory's voice.
ITS all right" he whispers to the
ladies and springs out OF the carriage.
The next moment Emory has run up
from the landing and Is standing De-
side him. Emory whispers suspicious
ly to Barnes: you get the ladies into
the boat quick. told my men not to
come near you unless there was dan
ger. l hear their steps coming down.
I'll see what they want" Barnes and
Edwin carefully escort their charges
through the gloom down the little
steps that lead to the boat. Their hand
satchels being placed beside them, a
carriage robe is carefully tucked by
Barnes about Miss Anstruther.
Performing a like service for his
wife. Edwin seizes the tiller, seats
himself at the stern and remarks COM
fortably: Nov alls shipshape! AS
soon as your sleuth is on board well
pull out to the yacht" Then he asks
one of the two oarsmen: Have you
the Seagull's bearings?'
AYE, aye, sir. She Is lying on about
a quarter of q mile nigh due south of
here.
"All right" says Edwin, examining
q pocket compass he produces. "She
might have been difficult to find in the
darkness without her bearings. She's
q light up. Of course?"
"A mast head anchor-glim, SIR" re-
plies the man.
Suddenly Edwin whispers to Barnes
We've boarders!" and springing up,
seizes boathook and pushes the cut
ter away from the dock. Pull quick,
my men!" he commands, for the voice
of the American detective rings out
in the night air: Look out for your
selves!" and they hear the patter OF
feet in the darkness running down the
walk mingled with couple of foreign
oaths.
Next there is a splash in the water
and Barnes says, coolly: Hold up for
a minute, Edwin" and calls: rs that
you, Emory?"
Eyes, thank God!" answers the de
tective, who is swimming after them.
VERY well, If anybody jumps over
after you. think can catch him ever
in the darkness The Americana
pistol is in his hand.
Twenty seconds after they drag the
dripping sleuth into the cutter.
"You~have nothing to wait for now,
says Emory, splitting out some sal
water Get me to the yacht where
can find dry clothes of some kind"
At this, Edwin orders the men t,
give way, which the Scotch sailors d,
with alacrity.
by the blessing OF God, you all hat
mighty narrow escape" remark
Emory, his voice quivering. "Thougl
how the deuce the men who are afte
potting you took the places of the one
| hired to guard you, is more than
can tell. When l heard the approach
ing steps, l reckoned there must
danger l went straight to 'em and b
gum, they jumped me. Half secon
aud was a dead man."
"At my cry OF terror" continue
Emory, the dagger that was rigf
over my breast. was stayed, and on
of them snarls: 'Diavolo. this ism
the accursed murderer, Barnes of Ne
York Then they whispered som
words to me that l don't care abo,
repeating before the ladies and one
them held the knife over me and II
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
More Proof Of His Wisdom.

Homer Davenport, the cartoonist,
was talking at his Morris Plains stock
farm about Arabian horses, OF which
he makes a specially.
"They must be treated kindly he
said. Never blow Of the whip.
That would drive them mad with rage
and humiliation.
Animals, like children. must be
kindly treated. A blow spoils all
But as regards children, you
know the reporter objected didn't
Solomon say: Spare the rod and
spoil the child?"
"Ah, yes said Mr.. Davenport, but
he didn't say 1t till after he had grown
up"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
BREAKS A COLD PROMPTLY

The following formula is a never
failing remedy for colds:
One ounce of Compound Syrup Of
Sarsaparilla, one ounce Toris Com
pound and one-half pint of good
whiskey, mix and shake thoroughly
each time and use in doses Of table,
spoonful every four hours.
This If followed up will cure an
acute cold in "a hours. The ingre-
dents can be gotten at any drug store.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
Explained.

whats the difference between
valor and discretion"
well. to go through Europe without
tipping would be valOr.'
IL soe.''
And to come back by y different
route would be discretion. kansas
City Journal
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
Famous Chinese Character Dead.

Chang Chung. since the assassina.
tion OF Little Pete" the unofficial
mayor OF San Francisco's Chinatown
died there recently from pneumonia.
He was one Of the wealthiest Orientals
on the Pacific coast and was head Of
the Sam Yup Tong
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
A Nice Hint.

Il know what I'll do" said the girl
whose bashful lover would not pro.
pose. "I'll go out as trained nurse"
But that ia profession. You
know nothing about It," he replied.
Haven't | had six months expert
ence sitting up nights with you'll
Illustrated Bits.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26

ED GEERS, "The grand old man." he
Horses in races. He says 81 have used
SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE for II
years, always with best success. 1t is the
only remedy | know to cure all forms Of
dstemper and prevent horses in same sta
bic having the disease" SOC and 81 a bot
tie. All druggists, or manufacturers. Spohn
Medical Co. Chemists Goshen. Ind.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
COFFEE

You can buy something
called coffee" at 10c ID
with 5000 miles of R r
freight from the roaster;
don't.
Your grocer returns your money if you don't
like Schillng's Best; we pay him.
Gratitude Is the memory OF thu
heart.-Sydney.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
A New Ailment.

A South side four-year-old was not
so full Of mischievousness as usual.
What is the matter. Ethel?" asked
her mother. Aren't you feeling well?'
Men," replied the little miss. u
fink there mus be somefing wrong
wifi my liver and bacon. Kansas
City Times.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26

important to Mothor0.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that Il
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-26
Evidently a Belle.

Pauline turns up her nose at offers
of marriage" why so?' THE only
things she considers are abject pleas"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

l will submit my bill for services
at the next meeting of the council.
Dated July 6, 1909.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. L. WILLIAMS,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

ing the roll: Ayes, Bamberg, An
drew, Renne, Ellis, Briere, Painter.
Roenius, Lukaseski, Rossier, Nash,
Payne, Jeffrey, r. Nayes, Gilmaster,
Ristow, 2.
Motion made and seconded that the
application of Hagemeister Brewing
Company be denied and disallowed.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
the Clerk calling the roll.
On motion, the Council adjourned.
FRANK POMAINVILLE.
Mayor.