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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-08-03
A spoNGELEss SLATE.
0eh0ol-TeaeheF for the BeneAt
Of the Pupils.

Miss Emma Levi, teacher Of one of
the lower grades in the Eagle school,
has invented a slate which is intended
TO eliminate the sponge as part of the
school furniture, and upon the tests
made by the authorities there is little
doubt Of the slate coming into gen.
eral use in the Cleveland schools, SAYS
the Plain Dealer.
Miss Levi, in telling of her invention.
says: II am sure that it will fulfill
the purposes for which it was invert-
ed. As long as have been in the pro-
fession the sponge for states has been
one of the things which made it I'M
pleasant Long before the germ the
ory was advanced and the sponge con-
demned because Of the scattering of
disease through IL, l reached the con-
clus;on thati, could not bu, have an un-
5esirah.- influence upon the health Of
the sc.~,ol children.
Il first tried to find an eraser which
would take the place of the sponge.
and not need water. Here l found
that l was against physical laws, and
that the slate is so porous that. while
its surface appears to be smooth. I'M
der microscope it can be seen that
the use of slate in writing exercises
depends upon the porousness, and that
the only way to thoroughly clean them
is by the application of water.
FINALLY another problem presented
itself. which led to the solution of both
it and the sponge difficulty 1 OBJ
served. az have all teachers, that j. was
practically impossible 70 use the slate
on dark days. which are most numer-
GUS in Cleveland. Most schooI-roons
have no means Of artificial lighting,
and On cloudy days The effect of having
the states outside the desks was to
make the rooms even more gloomy, as
putting the eyes of the children in
jeopardy We got orders one day not
to use the states on these dark days.
but to allow them to study from their
books. This gave me the idea of a
white slate. and was the beginning Of
my research along that line
Ny first object was to produce a
slate which would D. white. and which
could be cleaned readily. When | found
such slate. OF possibly Il is misnom-
er 10 call ii slate. as it is in reality a
substitute for the slate. l then be-
Heved that the time had come to get
rid Of the sponge in the schools
Il worked until secured a compost
ton which would have a glazed sur
face. and then turned my attention to
pencil which would have an affinity
for the surface and its marks still be
readily removed The pencil. by the
way. was not the least Of the Difficult
ties. but at last have a pencil and a
slate which Will go together and elm
mate both the difficulty in regard 70
unsanitary sponges and the darkenine
effect OF the slate
Since have finished the slate find
that it has an advantage over the other
states in the matter of teaching writ
ing. and The free arm n love which IS
taught in our schools can be acquired
from the first over IFS glazed surface
a thing which has been impossible with
the old slate
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-08-03

The naval expenditure or France
for 1902 is officially proposed 70 be
t62, 420,o 900, which at first sight seems
to be S.10O, 900 less than in 1901, but
II 1t is taken into accohnt that the
cost of maintaining the marine in
fantry and artillery, amounting to
about $500, GOO, has been trans-
ferred from the navy to the minis
tries OF war and the colonies, it il
found that the money that France in
tends TO spend upon the navy during
1902 il in reality $500, 600 in excess
of the naval expenses of the current
year.
1t is matter of serious considers
ton FOR the French whether they are
not spending upon their navy more
than their national resources war
rant. says the Paris correspondent of
the New York Tribune. France has
now piled up Gebt involving an an
rual charge for interest of nearly
2oo.eoc.cco, or, in other words. every
man, woman and child in France has
now to pay five dollars per annum for
interest on the national debt The
army costs the country 1892 0cO. coo a
year. and the total expenditure for
1902 is officially proposed 10 be s52n.-
100000 Moreover. reflections upon
the French census cause renewed un-
sasinezs- Last March the population
in round numbers was $500. GOO. be-
ing an increase of only 10000 since
1886 and even this meacer result is
mostly accounted for BIZ Paris and
its suburbs where the increase has
been $4,000 due principally to for
eign immigration. so that in the rest
of France the population has been
augmented by only 5000 during the
last five years That is to say. for
military and naval purposes the
population is almost stationary. and
in this respect France stands alone
among the great nations of Europe.
Under these conditions N. Jaures.
the socialist leader and many ad-
vanced thinkers among the radicals
and radical socialists, hold that ii is
impossible fer France to have at the
same time a navy and army of the
first rank. simply because she has not
the resources of men and money to
maintain both
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-08-03
SMALLER COLLEGES IN WEST.
Must Look More Largely in Future
for Support from individuals
In Their Own States.

Howard Freeman Doane. professor
of Greek language and literature at
Doane college Crete. Neb. is on a
visit to New York city, and gave ont
an interview on education in the west.
Prof Doane said What l am par
ticularly Interested in is the denorn-
national institution as distinguished
from the state institution in the
west The state ins zitutions have no
present tine, but the smaller insti-
tutions are denomirational- They
were started by denonina -ienal inflG-
ences- the same as the great institu-
tions in the east. and they are the
ones who End difficulty in getting
ahead on account OF lack of eudow-
meat-
AT present in the middle west, we
have not found enough men who are
interested in education to provide en-
dowmenfs and buildings for the
smaller colleges \ good deal of
money for these institutions still has
to come from the east and eastern
givers are becoming tired OF furnish
ing the necessary amount for the
suitable growth of these colleges
Started largely by eastern money.
these institutions feel that now rhe
states in which they are situated
ought 10 supply funds for the future
Some way must be found by which
Dakota Nebraska. Kansas. Colorado
and the states west of them in gem
eral. shall interest wealthy u,ea with
in their borders to provide funds for
the natural growth of these institu-
tionS."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-08-03

London has Fl municipal cemeteries
and ten which are owned by private
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-08-03

BY using a lymph discovered by
Paris physician il is now possible. ac-
cording TO reports from that city. TO
regenerate the red gsobule~ in the
blood of lepsrs. Dr.. Nersehnikoff. of
the Pasteur institute. is the discov-
erer. and he thinks that when he has
improved the serum he may be able
to rejuvenate the organs OF the hui
man body.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-08-03

Three-quarters ot the way round
the globe will be the trips of the new
line eff steamships 10 be operated by
the Northern Pacific Railroad COM
pauy. The ships will sail from Ia
coma to Liverpool by way of the Sues
canal and the Mediterranean.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-08-03
OR, WE WILL SEND

The Messenger year and you present of complete
set of Custer county postal cards fors5 90.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-08-03

The Aztec language, in use in Mexico
At the discovery of America, lacked the
sounds indicated by our letters b, d,
I, s, r, j, aIidv.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
AMERICAN PLEASES KING.
Edward VII Interested Spectator a
AerOpIane Exhibition.

Pau, March liking Edward made his
promised visit to-day. and saw Wilbur
Wrigst make two magnificent flights In
his aeropIsne.
The King arrived in the afternoon at
the aero ground. where Wilbur and Orville
Wright and their sister were presented to
him. Wilbur then conducted the King
TO the aeroplane shed
After minutely explaining the mechan-
ism, Wilbur had the machine taken out
to the starting derrick. where the King
watched the preparations for an escenL
Wilbur first embarked alone and car
ried out a series Of beautiful evolutons
above and around the group Of specta-
tors
Then. descending. Wilbur took his sis
ter on board. and rising again without
a hitch. scared AT great height Then
he swOopcd toward the earth and skim
med along the ground. Then. putting on
speed. ne was rapidly lost 20 view With
ia "a few minutes. however. he was seen
returning. and soon swept past the King
again. alighting with easy precision.
Tire King was delighted. and ne heartily
congratulated Wilbur and his sister. The
weather throughout was beautiful
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
TAFT LEAVES CAPITAL.
Goes TO New York To-day and VIII
speak This Afternoon.

Goes to New 1Ork To-day ana VIII
Speak This Afternoon.
President Taft will leave Washington
for New York and New Haven early this
morning. and viii be away from the Cap
itaI for two days
The President. accompanied by Mrs
Taft. Miss Mabel Boardman. and Assist
ant Secretary Mischler. will travel in a
private car on the Pennsylvania Railroad,
leaving Union Station about o'clock. and
is due 10 arrive in New York soon after
/ O'Clock.
His visit 70 New York Is for the purpose
OF attending the Grover Cleveland me-
mortal exercises IN Carnegie Hall this
afternoon. The President and Mrs. Tai,
and Miss Boardmsn will spend the night
at the home Of Henry ". Taft. the Presl-
dents brother, and tomorrow morning
will leave for New Haven in time for Mr..
Taft 70 attend the meeting Of the Yale
corporation at 1850 o'clock. Tomorrow
afternoon the President VIII return 10
New York. where he viii attend the din
ner Of the Yale alumni in the evening.
He viii leave on the return trip to Wash
ington shortly after midnight reaching
the White House in time for breakfast
Saturday morning
The President is expected to make an
address at the Cleveland memorial meet
ing. and he will probably speak informaIIy
at the Yale dinner tomorrow evening.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18

Los Angeles, March 17.-Edward H.
Harriman's days Of railroad ananciering
are over, according to his statement made
TO newspaper reporters tonight at the
Raymond Hotel in Pasadena. where the
magnate Is staying with members Of his
family.
In this remarkable interview Mr. Har-
riman stated that his physicians have
told him his time to step down ana out
from the turmoil Of Wall street has ar.
rived. and that II he wishes to prolcng
his life be must retire.
There were evidences that Mr. Barri-
mans condition is alarming. members Of
bis family and his physicians say. While
not affected by any specific ailnent he Is
nervous and excitable. In making known
his intention 10 retire from business life
and leave the active work of his great
transportation systems to others. Harri-
man spoke earnestly and apparently with
realization that his condition is serious
Tells of His Poor Health.
He called newspaper reporters TO his
cottage at the Hotel Raymond. ostensiblv
10 tell them about his work Of railroad
development in Mexico, but he had NOT
proceeded far with the interview until he
began TO talk OF himself and his health
Finally he said
The time for me 70 retire and turn
the affairs Of transportation over 10
others has arrived. My PHYSICIANS tell
me that my condition is such that rest
from active duties is Imperative. and I
mean TO comply with their ADVICE
Mr. Hartman then told Of MS anbi-
tion TO play the game and win. lis went
into the work Of combilt1g great rcil-
road systems and becoming master Of
the nations transportation facilities for
the love OF winning over Obstacles and .
restless desire 10 meet the difficult prob-
lens that were involved. But now. he
E'ld' after playing the game and winning
he had been Informed by his doctors that
It was imperative that he turn the game
over 10 others.
Change for the Worse.
decided change for the worse was
noticeable in Harriman's condition To-
night. He appeared to be weak and ema-
ciated- To benefit his health. this ex-
tended Western trip was planned. and II
was thought that outdoor living and free
dom from business cares would restore
him TO a normal condition.
Mr.. Hartman expects to remain in
California for perhaps two weeks after
which he will return East by way Of San
Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
BOSTON CELEBRATES IN SNOW.
Regular March 4 Weather When
Patriotic Parade Is Held.

Boston, Mass, March 1.-THE booming
of cannon from Dorchester Heights, in
South Boston, where 133 years ago George
Washingttl Z. with his colonial soldiers.
stood and witnessed the departure of the
troops of George III from Boston. and a
general ringing OF bells throughout the
city announced to-day the beginning OF
the celebration OF Evacuation Day
The principal event OF the day was a
military and civic parade. which covered
the greater part Of the principal streets
Of South Boston and Dorchester. Battal-
ions of sailors and marines from some Of
the battle ships Of the world-circling fleet
participated in the parade.
There was a heavy rain early in the
morning, later turning into snow.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
Debate Causes Depression.
OWL PLAYS 'POSSUM."
Nature Faker Waits Until After
March (. However.

Greenwich, Conn. March 17.-CharIes
7 Hotaling. tree warden OF this town and
president OF the Connecticut Tree Var
dens' Association. says thar as wise as
an OWL is no meaningless figure OF
speech. This conclusion is a result OF
an experience he had with one OF the
sagacious. understanding birds.
While treating a tree he came across
a small boot owl IN a hole IN dead
limb. He drew the creature forth and
examined it. 1t was stiff and rigid. He
made up his mind It was dead Trans
ferring It to the other hand and climb
ing down the tree he showed il 10 a
friend.
After both were through looking AT II
q workman called 20 BIr. Hotaling and
he laid the bird on the ground and
started away. but the OWL did not lie
there an instant. for as soon as il was
released il was on the wing. II had been
playing 'possum" all the time. Mr.. HU-
taling says.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
ROOSEVELT ATTENDS LODGE.
Tells MasOns He Expects to Come
Back Very Much Alive.

Oyster Bay. March 17.-Col. Theodore
Roosevelt attended a meeting tonight of
Matinecock Lodge Of Masons, OF which he
is member. One Of the remarks of the
former President which struck the mem
bers forclbly was: When was President
tried to handle the business Of the na-
ton as Mason should-on the square"
Referring to the prediction of a Chicago
professor that he would not come from
Africa alive, Col. Roosevelt said: I pro-
pose 10 come back very much alive. and
one Of the first places I shall visit Will
be this lodge room.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
WEATHER FORECAST.
For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia - Fair
to-day; tomorrow warmer, with
rain; light variable winds.
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPRIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPAIC
Hartman Retires From Business.
liking Sees Flights by Wright.
1-Servia Must Yield or Fight.
French Postal Strike Alarming.
DKissing Results in Epidemic
7-Carnegie Guest Of Lotos Club.
T-Congressmen Late at Banquet
Swans Sounds Warning TO Navy.
LOCAL.
I-St. Patrick's Day Is Celebrated.
New Tariff Bill Presented.
3-Job Hunters See the President.
S-Cuban Government in Danger.
4Cannon and Minority IN Clash.
6Monument Proposed for Helper.
T-Chevy Chase House Is Burned.
e-S. A r. Entertained by Lecture.
12-Machinists' Cause Defended.
12-Bal1er Gets $1,000 Judgment
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
SERYIA MUST YIELD
OR WAR Is CERTAIN
England Supports Austria in
Annexation Scheme.
POWERS ARE EXPECTING CLASH
Depression in London stock Market
Due More TO Naval Debate Than TO
Armament Plan StartIes England.
Conditions Make for Peace.

SPECIAL Cabls % The Washington Hs-zd
London. March I7.-War alarms continue
as .IQpd as ever. but the only definite de-
velopments to-day tend toward peace.
Great Britain Informed Austria this even
ing that she fully. accepted the conditions
for a conference proposed by the Vienna
government namely. that Il should for
msIly approve the annexation OF Bosnia
and herzegovina II IS expected that
France and Italy, and probably Russia.
viii give similar assurances
This public announcement should pave
the way for servia 10 announce that she
accepts the situation as il stands. At
all events, il viii leave nothing in the
shape Of a practical issue IN IL present
dispute. and IT would be absurd that war
should be the outcome OF more questions
OF diplomatic etiquette and amour propre.
Believe Clash Impending.
sul, half Of Europe to-day fully ex-
poets war NJ Milovanovitch. Servian
foreign minister. certainly has dimcul,
task before him IN putting his next CON-
Tnunfostion 20 Vienna in such form as
VIII satisfy Count Won AehrenthaTs al
most humiliating demands without caus-
ing his hot-blooded countrymen 10 read
him as a traitor.
II war comes after the quarrel has. been
stripped Of all substance II Will be the
most causeless catastrophe o. modern
times. Servia has declared that she is
ready 10 accept the decision Of the pow
ers without question. The powers are
avowing their approval Of the situation
as it stands.
That settles everything. except the ac-
tual signing Of the papers. and yet most
Of the telegrams from Belgrade. Vienna.
ST. Petersburg. and Berlin TODAY ex-
press the general belief that war viii
begin within week. II any common
sense is LEFT in Servia and Austria. there
will be 10 war.
Debate Causes Depression.
The depression in the stock market To-
day was caused more by yesterdav's
naval debate IN the House Of Commons
than by the Balkan situation The sen
sstonaI announcement that the German
navy VIII be more powerful than the
British navy within four years unless 2
big additional programme Is adopted by
England may be orninous Of a great crisis
in the future. but it makes for peace at
the present moment
Germa=s%. II she has secret hopes of
crushing Great Britain Few years hence.
will not allow Austria 20 drag her into
dangerous adventures to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
MAKES ANANIAs CLUB RULES.
Georgia Court says Ii Means a Fight
to Coll VIM Liar.

Atlanta. Ga. March ITO call man
a liar in Georgis Is a breach Of the peace
and means a night, according 10 the state
Court Of Appeals The lower court re-
fused damages TO W. N. Rumsey. who
sued ". A Billiard for 800 dan ages for
breach Of the peace for calling him a
liar, but is reversed. The opinion by
Judge Powell concludes:
Being 10 the manner born, the judges
OF this court take judicial cognizance OF
the fact that IN Georgia 20 call a man a
liar. even without threatening him with
q weapon. most generally means fight.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
WHATS IN A TOWNS Nance
FickIe ROOseveItites in Wisconsin,
Now Want to Become Taftites.

Madison. Wis. March 17.-Teddy Bear
and 'Possum Bill are at war in Taylor
County. and at present Billy has Teddy
on HIS back and calling for mercy.
The trouble Is ell because about two
thirds Of the town OF Roosevelt have with
drawn their alliance from the militant col
onel Of Sycamore Hill since his retire
ment from the White House. and want TO
rename the town and call It Taft
They presented bin IN the Wisconsin
legislature asking for permission TO do
this. and won victory when the lower
house passed the measure. Followers OF
the Teddy Bear are now pinning their
faith to the senate.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
FAMOUS CRIMINAL
TAKEN, POLICE SAY
John A. NOrden Is Arrested
by Local Officers.
OLD MURDER CASE REVIVED
BInckmaiIinE and RiEnmy Record
Is Intimated by the POIice-IRter-
national Reputation Gained by
Him, They DecIRre-ChRrEe Ia
PracticinE without License.

In the arrest OF John A. Norden by
the police OF Washington LAST night II Is
claimed that one OF the most persistent
blackmailers and bigamists IN the world
has been placed in custody.
Norden is a prisoner in the station Of
the Eighth precinct He is held at pres
ent on the charge Of prscticing medicine
in the city without a license on complaint
of PharmacaI Inspector Van Zsnt. An
other charge OF refusing TO pay board
bill of $50 is placed opposite his name on
the blotter.
Since the arrest was made early last
evening. the police announce they have
record and description which At the
accused man. and implicate him in a
number Of criminal escapades which have
given him an international reputation.
According TO the police. the mans name
is Franz Won veltheim. They say Won
Veltheim was once charged with the mur-
der of woolf Joel in johannesburg, South
Africa, but was acquitted because of a
lack OF SuIuclenl eNlOeuce
A BIackmaIIing Letter.
His acquittal occurred in 1898. A few
months later the police say. Won Welt
helm wrote a blackmaiIing letter 10 a
brother Of Woolf Joel while ne was IN
Paris BarnattO Joel received the let
ter. in which Won veltheim demanded a
large sum Of money. joel had Won Welt
helm arrested and Won Veltheim was CIV
en- a twenty-years' sentence in prison In
few years he was released. the details
of which the police here are not IA
miliar.
In 1885, In Australia, Won Veltheim mar
ried Marie Yearsley in Perth. While he
was still the husband Of this woman, he
entered in bigamous marriage with Taule
Schiller and Marie Navrogordato in Lon
don. The police claim to have a record
OF other alleged criminal acts in which
the prisoner was the principal
Norden. who gives his address as the
Young Mems Christian Association. and
prefixes the title Doctor" to his name,
is alleged to have posed as a physician
in this city the last month. and acquired
a practice IN the fashionable residential
section. The police refuse 10 make pub
lie the names Of persons whom Norden
is alleged to have treated.
Mental Suggestion.
The police say Norden asserted he could
1 cure various ailments by mental sugges-
ton, supplemented with mesmerism, and
/ il Is alleged he added drugs in one case
when his methods Of curing failed. II
has been learned that Norden came to
Washington from Atlantic City, and the
police have telegraphed there, asking II
/ the prisoner has a criminal record. No
reply had been received at a late hour
/ last night.
/ DR." Norden is a man Of good appear
ance. During his stay in this city he has
( been boarding In a fashionable suburb.
mingling with persons OF refinement. He
received his mail at the Y. N. G
Building, in G street northwest. the police
say. but did not occupy room there.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
ENORMOUs GRAFT REVEALED.
LOs Angeles Grand Jury Learns OF
Mayor Hnrper's scheme

Los Angeles. Cal. .Isroh 1.-THE grand
jury making an active search for wit
nesses who viii reveal The enormous graft
In the TenderIoin district. from which. Il
is alleged. former Mayor Harper and
others profted-
Nick Oswald was the boss OF the nod
light district. and gathered the graft.
Oswald. when the Tenderloln was sud
denly closed by Harper last fall. when
things began 10 get 10 hot for the mayor,
found himself in ruincus shape. When
he could not induce tEe mayor TO reopen
the district. he save the information
which forced the mayor 70 resign
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
Modie.ka seriousIr nm

San Francisco, March IA Los An
geles special says: MsnA Modjeska is
critically III, and grave fears are enter
tained that the actress VIII not recover.
She is at her country place, Arden, where
she has lived since she retired from the
stage.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
DOwIE VICTIM A SUICIDE.
Invested His Money I'm Zion City
Ill. and Is Ruined.

Ill, and Is Ruined.
New York. March I7.-Ruined by in
vestments in the Zion Bank and other Of
John Alexander Dowie's enterprises al
Zion City, H.. Ludwig August. seventy
one years Of age. committee suicide by
hanging to-day. in a furnished room house
in Second avenue.
Papers showed August 20 have been a
soldier in Mexico under Maximillian- In
his trunk were medals for bravery from
Maximillian and from Napoleon III
In thirty years he saved $500 which he
placed In a savings bank. living on the
interest and occasional Withdrawals un-
III he was converted and put his money
into Dowies enterprises