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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19


one looked at me moment without
sepiying, then walked to the door ~
Dolted 1t. ''oi anu
Yes, miss she said: "Dan ,os
opes. Not that they're very lob
opes. FUR Dan amt much at lool,,n, .,
me bright side. But ell do is dootv
miss, and think Miss Elizabeth No.,
iino her ring, though Of course cant
We sure-no more can Dan. Now world
oe',er go TO bed, Miss Elise. fur Won
need your sleep and need nine
was very willing to follow th,s
ADVICE, and felt hopeful that morning
would bring good news to F1i7aha+h
lot Mary Anne's brother had insured
me with a feeling of confidence Cor.
don BENEFITS diver had not produced
AS lay thinking dreamily of him
and wondering whether he would get
MS boat out early and 60 to work a
sudden recollection of his apDearance
overpowered me.
we were all familiar with Mary
Annes brother He was a short
stockily built man, with very broad
shoulders and short bowed legs. Il
seemed improbable that he could cas-
shadow like a pair of tongs, bu
then as every one knows shadows arc
not to be depended upon.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
CHAPTER XII.

81 don't like suppers on the rocks
do you?"
No, think they're beastly."
IL was the next afternoon and Ga
brielle and | were sitting on the YER
anda. | was pretending to read, while
she was frankly doing nothing.
The day had dragged heavily NV
confidence in Mary Anne's brother had
been misplaced, for he had not ap-
peared in triumph with the ring and
we felt rather aggrieved in conse-
Quence.
OF course We had all visited the
rocks many times, separately and col
lectively, but had returned empty
handed and rather cross. Even the
Canadian sun is hot at midday in
summer, and continued Intellectual
STOPPING among rocks and loose stones
would have its effect upon the most
angelic disposition. Then, too, Cor
don Bennett had not appeared with his
diver, nor had we heard further from
Lord Wilfrid on the subject, so our
faith in mankind had suffered accord
ingly. | also wished something pleas
ant would happen and agreed with
Gabrielle that the afternoon was end
less.
A diversion was here created by the
appearance of Mr.. Graham, who car
ried a bunch of long-stemmed white
roses that certainly were never the
product of the island. Mrs. Graham
! had sent them with her love and apollo
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

cycling That Internal Cry In Chorus
arms and machetes were laid aside,
and fire-water. the native aqua ar
diente. resorted to instead.
So much for the past. Now, what
had brought Robert the Devil back to
his native heath? l put the question
to Robert.
We'll" he said, well. that's a
rather long story, and" He looked
longingly and thirstily at the open
door of an unmistakable saloon.
YES" I said, approaching the drift
of his glance, come in, and you can
tell me your story, If it's dry one,
with something to moisten It,"
So we entered and sat down at lit
tie table, and after Robert had prop
erly fabricated his throat he heaved
sigh and said:
We'll, that's a beautiful country
down there, amt it? Always bright
fine climate, and flowers a-bloomin'
and all that. Talk about the east
a-callin'; why, 1 tell you it's the
sunny south that calls me; none o.
your shouting, but soft, persisten
call that woOs me all the time
why did you leave it, then?"
queried.
Robert heaved another sigh. Par
rots." he said-"parrots."
This did not seem an adequate 81
planation Parrots" l said. 6
don't see why they should worry you
I didn't mind them"
"Ah. but you would now. You don
know. But let me tell you. BY tn
wav. you never came over to M
hacienda. Well, it's lovely spot
high up in the mountains, and 20
can raise anything up there, eve
HI. If you want to. Well, raise
a devil In the person Of parro
Nothing but an ordinary poll-parro
snch as the woods are full of dow
there. l got this bird young, and
saemed quite quiet respectabl
bird. didn't say nothing worth speal
ing of, but kept up deuce of thinl
ing | gradually became quite fon
of it. though it used to nip me {
times when cross, but then 1t nev<
nicked up any OF the bad languss
that | used, and kept its thoughts
itself. l always intended to teach
to talk, but then the thought OF r
beating the same idiotic expression
, so often about wanting cracke
, etc. kind Of discouraged me. Also
wasn't always long on crackers. ar
so thought 1t might be embarrassiz
, to have the bird ask for goods wh<
, couldn't supply them.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

gies for her historical outburst OF the
night before. which, he was careful 10
explain. was solely the result OF ner
physical condition. He hoped we hau
not allowed their departure to preak
up the party.
We told him about the lost ring and
he listened with interest tnoush.
his expressions of regret and oners Vi
assistance were unnecessarily effuslve'
but then. as Gabrielle said afterwaru'
Mr. Graham always went little TOO
far in everything
After a while he took his departure
saving he did not like to leave "is'
Graham long alone in her present
nervous condition. Gabrielle lifted the
roses and laid their heavy periuineu
heads against her face.
"They are beautiful she said' ou'
what shall we do with them!
DO with them?" echoed
YES that's what l said You know
70 E1izaheth ever gets one snlh sne Il
have hay fever. and I'm sure doh
want to add that to her AMBIGUOUS
poor dear 40.
After a little consideration we de-
cided to transfer the roses 10 i,'as
Edith and Gabrielle volunteered ~
take them to her at once
For they must not go ln'o 'ns
horsev she said. land if we keep then
out here any longer some enterprislnE
germ might drift through the WINDOW
aua nm Elizabeth's nose. VIII you q
| with me-? hool
declined saying was going oacs
-. +ha rocks TO have one more loof
before dark. 60 th.
We strolled along together TO 'n'
ro,nt where our paths diversed al
r ro became silent and preo~
cupied. ,., ver,
arlisen she said, speaking yer.
so,emnly. Il am going to ASK you
so.S 1.,ar and I want truthful answer
absolutely your honest opinion' ''
know
"Well?" for Eliza
.no Won think care more ior r',iA s
heth than she does for mef VI va =
Elizabeth care more for me Una" "
laughed, and she continued a"
laughing also. yet who'is i"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

SYNOPSIS.

,r,s Elizabeth, Gabrielle and
Fee GID for Canada to spend the
more on board steamer they
fsriohtened by an apparently dement,
AMER who, finding bag belonging
- them. took enjoyment in scru-
u nhoto of the trio. Elise shared
.ernnm with a Mrs. Graham. also
for Canada. The young women on
khteaeing tour met Mrs. Graham,
,,sjv awaiting her husband. who mad
MA for sailing. They We're miro
10 Lord Wilfrid and Lady Edltn.
,aye nv the ocean was rented by
.rie for the summer. Elizabeth
"a that a friend of her fathers was
m Two men called, one OF them
the oueer-acting stranger on the
~ The girls were mot at home,
Recovered by the cards left that one
10 men was Elizabeth's father .
The men proved to be John G:
and Gordon Bennett; A wisp OF
hair from Mr.. Grahams pocket
rto the hands of Elise. Mrs. Gra-
hair was black. Lady Edith told
,rls Of a robbery of jewels at the
Fearing for the safety Of her own
she left them in safe at the cot
M Gordon Bennett was properly
.nced explained his queer actions.
ned the lost bag and told Of mysteri--
doinxs of a year before connected
the cottage Exploring the cellar.
4 the girls found a sphinx cum but
lie exact counterpart of which both
bn Bennett and Lady Edith were
TO possess, also. Elise. alone, ex-
the cellar, overhearing CONVEX
there between Mary Anne and q
He proved to be her son. charged
murder. The young women agreed
kep the secret Lady Edith told q
OF lost love in connection with
phinx key. Elise and Gordon Ben
discovered Lady Edith and Mr. Ora.
the latter displaying a marvellous
bne voice At a supper which was
on the rocks Elizabeth rather mys-
psly lost her ring, causing a search
he entire party
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
Numerous Blocks.
nal.

After several sudden jerks and alb
rupt stops the Chicago man on the
southern railroad became apprehen-
I'VE Calling the porter aside, he SAID;
sam. is this train safer
safe as any, sab" assured the
porter. On
this road?' >.
SANS grin extended from ear to
.nlock system, boss? Why. we han
.otest block system in de world
mn miles back we were blocked py
= load of hay, six miles back we were
n,octed by mule, just now we were
S,ocked by a COW and | reckon when
we get further souf Wen be blocked
NV an alligator. Block system ooss'
Wen. All should smile.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

l was walking along Broadway the
other day when thought recognized
familiar face, though 1t seemed,
somehow, out of place in that crowded
thoroughfare. However. the face and
its owner stopped and shook hands
with me, calling me by name. and re-
calling the fact that the last time we
had met was in little town In Hon
duras, Central America
Then a past episode flashed itself
back to mellow this man. reckless.
MISUNDERSTANDING fellow, had
helped me out OF q brawl that had
been forced upon me by an intoxi-
Gated fellow-American. Not that l
had quarreled with my compariot. for
had to defend him. He had brought
the brawl about by gratuitously In
sulting several natives, who displayed
resentment and machetes.
Robert the Devil was the peculiar
sobriquet by which the rather satur-
nine-looking gentleman l had just met
was known In Honduras. He belonged
evidently to that patriot band who
leave their country for their country
good. He had emigrated to Honduras
from the United States, and bort
about with him in the land OF hi
adoption the mysterious atmosphere
of a man with pasta past that b
appeared to wish to escape from ant
conceal.
However, Robert had served me 4
good turn, for he acted as peace
maker upon the occasion l have re
ferred to and so successfully that fire
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

Mothers angel child was sitting
with his toys upon the floor; mother
peacefully was knitting on the wee
ones clothing store. Came house
fly softly singing, perched upon the
window pane; then with busy, buzz
ing, winging. circled round the room
again. Baby watched it as 1t fitted.
clapped his hands and cried: All
GOO" Mother smiled as she Knitted
smiled as only mothers do. Mr..
Fly now paused, the sinner; combed
his hair and brushed his clothes:
and in his search Of fun q
dinner lighted on the infants nose.
Mother turned-her instinct led her;
gazed upon the little tot; saw the
deadly microbe spreader, screamed
and tainted on the spot. Moral: Swat
'em.-MinneapoIis Messenger.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

most a million dollars. or Paddy
raced on to the claims long after the
sleek horses from Kentucky had
dropped from exhaustion. He has
made from 100 to 116 miles In TWEEN
ty-four hours-Ozark miles, up hill
and down, over some of the toughest
roads in the west. In one year he
has gone more than 5000 miles, and
in the total of his services may have
covered $4,000 miles
Jerry, South, formerly lieutenant
governor of Arkansas, adds another
feature to the account OF or Paddy's
record.
More miles, and faster than any
other horse in northern Arkansas, per
haps," he says. And certainly-on
less feed"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

Tidy Sum-Leaves Kentucky Thor
ouqhbreds Behind.

Kansas City.-Sometimes the shag
gy Cow" pony is worth as much a
the pedigreed race horse. In Noun
tain Home, Ark, there is or Paddy to
furnish the example. Though this
cow pony is only Is years old he has
brought William D. Napier, his owner
$4,000 in fees for services in locating
mine claims. That means $4,000 acres
of zinc and lead lands valued at al
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

The psssimist wears face that
looks as If 1t had gone through the
wash-wringer. She casts spells OF
WEAKNESS about and forecasts gloomy
weather. We all have troubles enough
to make US glum and wretched, but
We also have joys enough to make Us
cheerful. Why let the ylum and the
Crouch get possession hrst? The Lord
loves . cheerful giver of cheer. Let
the wet blanket shake herself and
dry up.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
CHAPTER X..-Continued

CHAPTER x..-Continued
her a moments indecision l crept |
rs the room and looked out from
bid the drawn curtain. There was
ling in sight. In the clear moon
| could see quite as distinctly
day, and the white stiffness was
lerfully comforting. 1t was rather
BONE, too, and while l felt the fas-
lion Of the night l was also con-
Is Of the rather creepy sensation
Experiences when the world sleeps,
ing one wakeful and alone with
Re.
before me stretched the path
ng to the village and my eyes
wed 1t unconsciously until it
ed sharply and disappeared. AS
pked two shadows fell across 1t,
ing very black against the sur
ding Wilderness. One was short,
and shapeless; the other long,
and somewhat like an elongated
OF tongs-a very specter of a
ow They moved, merged them
IS into an indiscriminate mass,
rated and came together again,
streak marking their progress
nd the corner.
ciung to the window frame, de-
8 some comfort from contact with
ohd wood. A pricking sensation
up and down my spine and | was
aole OF moving or uttering
d.
second | was glad l had not
On, Tor the shadows again de-
a themselves. heard the
cnlng OF gravel, and a familiar
appeared around the turn of the
1t was Mary Anne, a red shawl
o'er her head, and no words can
~ the relief and comfort at see
aer ample figure prosaically pro-
ne toward the kitchen door.
amer indignant. too, and went
:" ask her what she meant by
nocturnal rambles.
'und her collapsed upon a kitchen
breathing heavily. Upon see
wnlte-clad form close beside
NC uttered a stified scream, then
ula'ely stole my thunder by re
.a,ns me for prowling around the
~ tne dead Of night and fright
people out Of their wits.
.s''' sne became so eloquent that
VI the dignitied rebuke l hac
uso TO administer | found mysel,
-'1e Tor my presence and prom
'" We more considerate in the
mary Anne" l ventured to re
where have you been? wa.
'ened to DEATH"
Anne at once became pro
o'y and sympathetic.
'uiia' she exclaimed. 80
h.. sou was upset! 1t was Mis-.
rlng-I got to thinkin
;. sAe pest way to find it. So
u.., s brother Dan, i'm as live,
n "''le ouse jest below the bluff
YOU know is gospel truth
ana auu begged i'm to take Il
~ 30 round them rocks early
ntas ~ see what e could find. Flu
sha 70 give it to 'er fust thin,
th.n, ue paused for breath and
hs ~, OF conjunction, for, afte
ola,,' u oeen out on our accoun
IA 70 20 us service.
Aa' was your brother wit
ipl Ippose,' remarked "Doe
As can find the ring?"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
sPAIN's KING A YACHT RACER.
Alfonso Has Engaged Capt. Stephen
oArbrook, = British Seaman,
~ Sailing Master.

misunderstanding, q little seaside
town in the county Of Essex, England.
IL bursting with pride over a signal
honor which has been bestowed On
one of its sons-Stephen Barbrook- He
has been appointed captain of the king
Of SPANS new racing yacht, HispaniA.
and has just departed from his native
yuage and a-partly-Spanish crew ~
San Sebastian When his mastery Of
the language is complete. he viii be
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
House OF Historic Interest.

Hogge's Horse, at Buxted, Sussex,
England, states a contemporary, in the
center of the old iron district. was for
merly the residence of Ralph Hogge.
an ironmaster. He is celebrated as
having been the first to cast a cannon
in one piece. This occurred in 1543.
Originally, big guns were hoOped and
DANGEROUS to manage. The worthy
merchants discovery revolutionized
the trade, and brought him wealth and
fame. His ancient home. empowered
in trees, is still in good condition, well
worth seeing and quite close to the
church. On its facade il hog in bas
relief.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-22
Birthday Surprise.

The thirteenth day of July, 1909
Will be long and pleasantly re-
mombered by Miss Mary Desh-
ong, near Andover. The surprise
had been 50 well planned that she
never suspected that anything
unusual was doing, and when she
returned home from having spent
the day with friend, she found
about a hundred of her relatives
and friends awaiting her arrival.
A bountlful supper, consisting of
chicken swallop, ice cream, cake,
fruit, &c was served, after which
the young folks assem- bled on the
Fairgrounds prepared by Mr..
Deshong, and spent the hours
very pleasantly until time for re-.
turning to their homes. Miss
Mary was the recipient of many
beautiful and useful presents.
Amcng those present were;
Richard Deshong and wife; Charles
Hess and wife: Edward Strait and
wife, Riley Deshong aud wife, Wish
art Decker and wife, Gilbert Deshong
and wife, John Deshong and wife,
Ulysses Deshong and wife, James a.
Mellott and wife, Michael Melott and
wife, Nevin Laidig and wife, VIM.
Deshong and wife, Mrs Elizabeth
Brumbaugh, Mrs. Laura Sipe, Mrs.
Sarah Funk, Mrs. Lucret,a Hess.
Morgan Deshong, Uriah Kline, Clay
ton Deshong, David Kline, Wishnrt
Dishong, George Wink, James Mel
lott, Charley Hockenberry, VIM. Polk,
Bessie Sklles; Pearl, George and Trout
Fagley; Delber, Helen and Margaret
Laidig; Ally, Mary, Helen, Clyde,
Bland, Matte, Elva, Ada, Mary r.,
Maynard, Ralph, Emmer, Clyde,
Blanche, Wilbert, Georgia, Harry,
George, Ada, Floyd and Lola Desh-
ong; Mary Goldia, Morris, Webster,
Baltzer, Myrtle, Clara, Henry, Jessie
Charley, VIM. and John Sipes; Ella
Barton: Madaline Palmer: Geo. Thur
man, Alvin and Charley Strait; Geo.
and Lottie Hess; Clement, Cadiz, and
Vernon Schooley: Earl Laura and
Marshal Mellott:' Lenora, Regina and
Geo. Decker; Daisy and Belle Mellott;
Nella and Thomas Morton; Bertha
Truax and John Hoop.
ONE WHO WAS NOT THERE.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-22
WEST DUBLIN.

Mrs. Susan King has returned from
a visit to Minersville.
Mrs. Margaret Kesselring of Hus-
tontown, spent Saturday afternoon
with her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoover.
Vera Stevens, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John W. Stevens, of Mechanics
burg, is visiting at the home OF her
uncle Hiram Cleyenger.
Frank Price and wife, and son Al
bert and daughter Luella, visited the
family of Maynard Unger, in Ayr
township onsSunday. Mrs. Price will
remain with her daughter, Mrs. ing
er, this week.
Mrs James +. Lyou has been ap-
pointed Superintendent of the Home
Department work of the Fairview Sun
day School. This is an important
work and we hope will receive the
measure of attention which it deserves.
Dallas Brant and Goldie Reeder
spent Sunday with friends and rela-
tive in Wells Valley.
Rev. John Mellott visited the family
of his brother Ephralm, on Saturday.
The Fairview people intend to hold
a picnic in j. H. Edwards grove on
Saturday, July 81
Rev. Meyer preached helpful SER
mon at Fairview Sunday afternoon
based upon the raising to life of Dor
cas-.
Last Thursday evening, VIM. McIn-
tyre who has been at work for the
Commercial Coal Company, in Mis-
souri,, John Mcintyre, book keeper at
Six Mile Run, for the same company,
George Mort their foreman, at Fin
leyville mines, Guy Mcintyre, Fred
Evans and John Mort, the latter from
North Point, drove through this place
on their way to the Meadow Grounds
to fish.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-22
Monotony Too Much for Tramps.

The sheriff of Burlington coun-
w, New Jersey, has adopted a
Novel method Of ridding his coun.
tyNof tramps, and incidentally,
saving a good sum of money for
the taxpayers. BEN soup was
the agency employed. For long
time the Burlington county Jail
was a favorite haven for mem bers
of the "hobo" tribe, until the
sheriff began the bean soup treat.
ment He gave it to them at ev-
cry meal, with the result that the
tramps, who began to see beans
and talk about them IN their sleep
begged for change IN the menu.
The sheriff was obdurate, how.
ever, and the result is that Burl.
ingtoD county has been stricken
from the itinerary of all mem bers
of the looking for work and hope
| won't find 1t" class.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-22
NEtDMORk.

Mrs. w. A. Peck and children, of
Pittsburg, are spending sometime with
friends here.
Mrs. j. j. Palmer, Chas. Fittery,
Cora Kershner, and Enza Wink, at
tended the Sunday School Convention
at McConnellsburg last week.
We are glad to report that Esther
Peck, who has been confined TO her
bed for sometime, is speedily recover
ing.
Miss Olive Peck, of Hancock, spent
Sunday at home
Quite number of our people at
tended Sunday school at Cross Roads
last Sunday afternoon.
Through the generosity Of Eli Peck,
the boys have secured an excellent ball
ground in one Of his meadows, and
will resume playing the different teams
again.
Russell, little son of Mason Mellott,
had the misfortune 20 fall from a
horse and break both bones in one of
his forearms, last week.
The boys of Needmore still go rag
ged in spite of the Martha Washing
ton Sewing Club.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-22
Sunday School Picnic.

There will be a Sunday school
picnic at the Laurel Ridge school
house on Saturday, July 3lst.
The exercises will begin at l0.3O
o'clock. Everybody invited.
Bring dinner for yourself, and
for the visitors and strangers.
Arrangements are being made to
have one or more addresses made
on this occasion. Neighboring
Sunday schools are invited to JOIN
and take some part In the exer.
cises. The Committee want to
call especial attention TO the fact
that the best of order has pre-.
vailed in the school this sum mer,
and that on this occasion no To-
toxlcating drinks, intoxicated
drunks, profane or vulgar Ian.
guage, will be allowed on tue
grounds.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-22
DUBLIN MILLS.

Miss Ella Huston, of Three
Springs, has been visiting friends
IN this place.
Charles BolInger, wife, and son
were visiting in this place last
Saturday.
William Fix, Of this place, who
had hls foot badly cut by a NOW.
er, Is getting along nicely.
Our farmers are nearly through
harvesting and the whistle of the
threshlng machine is plainly
heard.
Jesse Grisslnger and family,
of Trough Creek Valley were
visiting Mr.. Grlssinger's father
of this place.
The picnic and festival held here
last Saturday was a success About
O'Clock they gathered IN the grove
and had their children's service: then
the comic band paraded the streets
for some time. The people finally
drifted TO the ball game that was go
ing on in the meadow back Of town.
The boys from Waterfall, who are
irst-class fellows, came down and
gave the Dublin Mills boys game
which ended up in score OF % to 8 in
favor OF the former.