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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13
DROVE AWAY HIS INSOMNIA
S;mnIe Device Succeeded Because
Sufferer Had Become Convinced
That II Would.

Some months ago a friend informed
me that he was a great sufferer from
sleeplessness- He had experinented
with all manner OF remedies-oaths,
drugs. exercises. dieting-but could
find no relief
How about the spot on the wall
cure?" | asked him
"I haven't heard of that What Is
it,"
It's very simple" l told him, yet
very eficacious. l presume that some
light from the street lamp or the
moon usually gets into your bedroom!
Well. where II strikes the wall you
will be pretty sure to find spots that
seem to stand out wildly from the
dark background. Select one OF these
patches OF brightness. one preferably
not much larger than a silver dollar.
Settle down comfortably In such a
way that it will be within easy range
of your vision without straining to
see ii. Then gaze at 1t steadily
do not. however. try to stare II
out of countenance. so to speak In
| stead let the muscles OF your eyes
relax until the spot appears to have
confused outline At the same time
If possible, think Of nothing but th'
one idea. Il am going to sleep.'
Before long your eyes will begii
to feel tired, and they will gradual,
close. Open them and once NOR
gaze at the spot on the wall Agail
they will close Again open them
Presently you will find 1t impossible
to open them, and the next instan
YOU will be asleep"
Recently | again met him. and foun
him full of enthusiasm
THAT was a splendid scheme. b
said. Il sleep like top nowadays
am asleep almost as soon as l touc
the pillow But | can't for the III
of me understand why that shout
have worked when everything els
failed"
I Ii worked for the reason that
e had succeeded in lodging in his min
the idea that it would work Chroni
insomnia, such as my friend suffere
from. is in many cases nothing MOI
u than a habit, and may accurately
5, described as the result of frame I
o mind. 1t is distinctly psychical rat
n er than a physical malady--H- A
dington Bruce in the Delineator.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13
Heioht and Heft Count.

Men weighing less than $50 pounds
are said to have been discharged from
certain railroad workshops. Men
weighing more than 100 pounds. un-
less usually tall, have been released"
as street car conductors as too fat to
thread the thronged aisles. Men over
40 find it hard to get Jobs because
they are too old. Men under % find
promotion difficult because they are
too young. VIII the worlds work
presently all BE done by men between
% and S5 and of medium height and
thickr ess, And what will all the oh
ers do?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13

bow. She rested her cheek on her
handler elbow on the window-sill,
you know-and she smiled a little as
the car moved of. and winked-do-
YOU understand? Her eyes were blue.
Grissy, big and blue-and she was
perfectly stunning"
There are winks and winks, Ardy.
observed Griswold with judicial air.
There is the wink inadvertent, to
which no meaning can be attached.
There is the wink deceptive. usually
given behind the back of third per-
son, and a vulgar thing which We will
not associate with your girl of the
Alexandra. And then. to be brief,
there is the wink of mischief, which
is observed occasionally in persons OF
exceptional bringing up. There are
moments in the lives of all of us
when we lose our grip on conventions
ON morality. even. The psychology
of this matter is very subtle. Here
Won are, a gentleman of austerely cor
rect life; here is a delightful girl, OF
whom you flash in an outof-the-way
corner of the world And she, not
wholly displeased by the frank ad
miration in your eyes-for you may
as we'll concede that you stared a.
her"
We'll, suppose l did look at her.
admitted Ardmore, reluctantly.
"Pardonably, no doubt, just as yo'
would look at portrait in picture
gallery. OF course. This boarding
school miss, who had never befor'
lapsed from absolute propriety, fel
the conventional world crumble be
meath her as the train started. Sh
could no more have resisted tn
! temptation to wink than she coul
have refused a ca, amel or an invita-
. ton to appear as best girl at a churc
, wedding. Thus wireless commune;
ton is established between soul an
> soul for an instant only, and then 20
2 are cut off forever Perhaps. in til
next world. Ardy-"
E Griswold and Ardmore had oite
), idealized themselves as hopeless pu
Y suers of the elusive. the unattalnabl
the impossible; or at least Ardmoi
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13

NELLY'S ROBBER
By DONALD ALLEN

get all the Information he could 70
lead to an arrest; and 1t certainly was
her duty to aid him
Two days later. the sheriff appeared
again. He had heard OF a mysterious
man on horseback Did this roooer
first appear mounted on horse or
mule, Did he dismount and hitch his
horse to a post like an honest farmer!
Did he mount again when departing!
Miss Nelly was sure that he arrived
and departed on foot She was 30
sure that she smiled at his question
Did she think he belonged to the
Black Hand. or was straight-naireo
American, working the Job on the
American plan?
Really, now, but come to think II
over, there was something In bis gait
to remind her OF a highland Scotch
man. but she didn't feel like saying
| that he was one.
No-of course not; but the detail
) was valuable. Would she say. from
7 the robbers gait. that he had ever SUI
] fered amputation of the toes or heels
I on account OF frost bites? Did ht
e have a cough? II 30. was II al
: asthmatic cough. and perhaps he wa
q the criminal
Miss Nelly thought there had beef
d no frost bites, and she had taken n
notice of cough of any sort or KIND
=, She would go over the incidents i
g her mind again. and II she could n
e call a cough or frost bite the new
Is should at once be forwarded by telt
ID phone. Mr.. Strothers was thankll
le so thankful. He intended to devot
ST all his life to the capture OF the re-
;e handed criminal and anything In ii
a. way of a clue would arouse his lastin
8. gratitude. He would call again an
I'd let her know how the case progresse
1t 1t was a week later that the sheri
ID made good his word He told MI
as Nelly on the quiet that he had hs
a. three deacons. two elders, one mini
lie ter. two poets and a doctor under 81
be vigilance. but couldn't say that al
nj one Of them was guilty. Could she
cd member whether the robber wore
celluloid or a linen collar? Were
We finger nails polished or only scrape
In When be came rushing out OF I
he place did he give utterance to any
en- MARIAN appeal to his aged mother
mt a profane ejaculation-an expressi
ge- of surprise that anyone had bott
Ioe to waste.
Miss Nelly had beenu wanting
In laugh for some time. Now she gig
oio and added:
"Mr. Strothers. do you really
up Heye YOU will ever catch my robbie
III We'll, n-n-n-no." he slowly repi
4. as he stroked his chin and looked
ca. her with admiration mo. Miss Hal
he'd a. ~, catch Won ,nstes
w shall be a very happy man
And it was not long before \
Nelly Hampton resigned from the I
phone business for better situate
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13
Albanian FRIENDSHIPS.

There is no country in the world
where friendship is deeper or more
fasting than in Albania Every man.
almost without exception, has friend
who will stand by him In all circum-
stances. and against legion of enc
mics. If need be. The usual form Of
cementing a frienship is for the two
men to cut their arms and mix tho
blooo. taking an oath at the same
time that nothing but death shall
break the bonds. Instances are COM
mon where a man has suffered death
1t the hands OF the Turks rather than
betray his friend.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13
A Tireless Turbine.

In a gas factory at Ivry. near Paris.
Laval turbine. driven by jets of
steam, was once set to work, and
and when fairly under way was driven
for $500 hours, or $50 days. without
stopping for an instant. An automatic
oiler kept it fabricated, and work
man visited it once in II hours to re-
plenish the oil reservoir. The speed
of the circumference of the rotating
disk being about six miles a minute
a point on that circumference must
have travelled in the course of the 15C
days almost five and half times the
distance from the earth to the moon
-Harper's Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13

What did you say you were going
to New Orleans for?" demanded Girls
void. taking out his ticket and NOV
Ing toward the gate. Il thought you
exhausted the Creole restaurants long
ago"
THE fact is" faltered Ardmore,
coloring, I'm looking for some one"
"Out with tout with it," COM
manded his friend.
I'm looking for a girl l saw from a
car window day before yesterday.
had started north, and my train
stopped to let a south-bound train
pass somewhere in North Carolina.
The girl WAS on the south-bound
sleeper, and her window was opposite
mine She put aside the magazine
she was reading and looked me over
rather cOOlly."
And you glanced carelessly In the
opposite direction and pulled dowr
your shade, OF course, like the we'll
bred man you are" interrupted Girls
void, holding fast to Ardmore's arm
as they walked down the platform.
Il did no such thing. looked a
her and she looked at me. And thel
my train started"
well, trains have a way of start
ing Does the romance end here?'
Then, Just at the last moment. sh
winked at mel"
1T was a cinder, Ardy. The use {
soft coal on railways is one. OF tn
70 Of tVoncn0Vt.
ton. ] need hardly remind you, M
n Ardmore, that nice girls don't win
at strange young men. 1t isn't done.
Il would have you know, professo
that this girl is a lady"
: Don't be so irritable, and let n
z summarize briefly on your ow
I hypothesis: You stared at strant
j girl and she winked at you, safe
l. the consciousness that she wou
- never see you again. And now "
y are going to New Orleans to look f
e her. She will probably meet you
!, the station. with her bridesmaids al
d wedding cake all ready for you. Al
o yod think this will lead to an adve
<, ture-you defer finding the pr
" fOr tllS-IOr lQlS fOOI Aiuy
n did she toss her card from the W
dow? Why New Orleans? Why I
d Minneapolis, or Bangor, Me-"
r. I'm not an ass, Grissy. l caue
l the name of the sleeper-you KIN
u they're all named, like yachts a
er tall buildings-the name OF her
e. was the Alexandra. l asked our C
Re ductor where 1t was bound for, a
ne he said it was the New Orleans c
OF So took the first train back. ran Il
w you here, and that's the whole ST.
II to date"
Oh 81 admire your spirit. New Orle'
ot is much pleasanter than the polar
or and a girl with winking eye /:
1t to be overlooked in this vale of tie;
hit What did this alleviating balm
GU tired eyes look like. if you rem
ad Der anything besides the vic
wink"
nd she was bareheaded, and her
DIS was wonderfully light and fluffy,
it was parted in the middle and
it. behind with a black ribbon in g
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13

tCl e . tlI6 ON
pen to me l think l
should drop dead,
declared Ardmore
as he stood talking
to Griswold in the
railway station at
Atlanta. Il entered
upon this life un-
der false pretenses,
thinking that money
would make the game
easy, but here l am,
u years old, stalled
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13
Cheap POSTAGE.

Japan's postal service is the cheap
est in the world Letters travel for
two sen-about seven-tenths OF
penny.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-09-13
HAPPIER l..
Two Geremen Say Good-By.

~ 30 hy,A F anything really IN
[ IN, sNttSSk teresting should hap
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
SEABORN WRIGHT OF GEORGIA

Every voter in this section Of Mar
ion cOunty-nO matter what his Opin-
ions may be on the political and moral
questions of the day-should be on
hand Sunday night at the Temple
Theater to listen to the wonderful
oratory of Georgia's gifted son, the
Hon. Seaborn Wright. In his travels
he has addressed hundreds of thou
sands of American citizens. and in ev-
cry instance has been received by the
most intense enthusiasm-even by
those whose views differed from his
own. AS it is the wish of those at the
head of this affair that every man in
the community should be present and
comfortably seated all the center block
in the auditorium together with the
white section of the gallery will be
reserved for their use. There is no
charge for admission and the COM
bined choirs OF the city will render
some fine music. So if you enjoy good
music and good speaking be on hand
at the Temple Theater tomorrow nigh,
at 7:3O sharp.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

The Ocala Live Stock and Vehicle
Company has closed the contract for
two splendid automobile agencies for
this territory. and will take on sew
eral other agencies in a short time.
They now have the agency for one of
the best cars made. though IL is new
10 this part of the country. 1t is the
standardization car. which sells for
$1,000 and up. The have the counties
of Marion. Alaehus. Levy and Lake.
The other ear for which they have the
agency is the Maxwell. on which they
control Marion. .Alachua and Levy
counties. Mr.. Ed Tucker went 20
Jacksonville today TO bring down one
or the handsome Maxwell touring
car to be used in demonstration work
and will arrive with il tomorrow aft
errocn. y Stoddard- Dayton demon
stratiun car will he received in a very
short time.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
M'CUECHEON's MASTERPIECE

Before George Barr McCutcheon
wrote ''Graustark,' he was a strug
Cling reporter on Chicago newspa-
per. His fellow scribe and chum was
George AIDE, the celebrated writer Of
humorous stories Each confided to
the other his great ambition to be
noted author and they discussed lit
erature in all its phases. Each vowed
that he would write a book and adopt
a new style. different from any other
writer and readers are fully aware Of
the fact that both have faithfully kept
their promise. Their first efforts
brought these two authors who trOd
writings are far apart the north
writings are "a far apart at the north
and south poles should make their
start of success al the same time and
arrive at the goal simultaneously.
Today Mr. McCutcheon and Mr.. AIDE
are at the head of American litera
ture and either name on a book IS a
guarantee of an original and brilliant
story.
"Graustark." Mr. .icCutcheon's first
novel, caught the fancy Of book low
ers. His peculiar method. his vivid
description Of an incident, the natural
dialogue and the clever way he has Of
making his characters human. all
tend to faseinate the reader. Jas. w.
Castle was the first to see the dramat-
ic possibilities of this story. He in
terested Geo. y. Baker, young play
wright and the latter dramatized the
novel. The play was first introduced
by Baker Castle in Iittsburg and
scored a decided success From that
city ii went TO New York, where it
played for a long run and then to Chi
cago for an extended engagement. The
same company and production will be
seen i'll this city at the Temple Thea
ter On "Wednesday evening. Oct a8th,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

The Bell flats at the corner of Fort
King and Watula street have so far
progressed now that one can tell how
they will be arranged and how the big
house will look. The arrangement
VIII be most excellent and there will
be ample room for two large families
one down and one upstairs. Every
modern convenience will he in the
flats. There are many fire places and
many halls. porches and closets. The
front OF the house will be very hand
some with colonial veranda and hand
SONS columns. supported with waist
high piers of white pressed brick. TIE
original portion of the house will no,
be recognizable when the work is
done. The flats will be ready for &C.
cupatiOn in a month
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
CONDOR WILL Construct
Eight Handsome Cottages In Palmetto
Park Addition to OcaIa

Mr.. w w Condor. who returned to
Ocala a few months ago after an alb
sence OF several years. with the idea
firmly fixed in his mind that Ocala was
the best town in the best state in the
Union. will commence in very few
days the building of eight handsome
modern cottages on the property he
owns in Palmetto Park. the handsome
addition 10 Ocala on Lake Weir av-
enue. The cottages will prove a fine
investment and Will do their share to-
wards relieving the house famine in
ocala and will take care Of eight more
new families.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
WILL BUILD MORE HOUSES

Mrs. Otis +. Green, who recently
bull, two handsome houses on Okla
waha avenue, will soon build two more
very much like them further up the
avenue. where she owns as handsome
lots as the street affords. Mrs Green
is doing sensible thing to put her
money in Ocala houses.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
SHERIDAN WILL. BUILD soon

Mr.. w. j. Sheridan will soon COM
mence the erection of his handsome
new cement block residence i'm Pal
mettO Park. Mr.. Z. Goldman and 9th
er 10, owners there are concentrating
building also very soon
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Mr. c. A. Liddon or Mr.. c. MunrOe.
Of the Ocala Live Stock and Vehicle
Company. perhaps both, will leave to-
morrow for the western markets for
another carload Of fine horses and
mules for the Ocala Live Stock and
Vehicle Company.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Mr. W. W. Condor has again en-
keeper near Spar, was a business
caller in town today. Mr.. Stevens had
the misfortune several weeks ago to
lose his barn and all of his summer
crop by fire. but neighbors Joined in
and put UP a new barn for him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

In the chill season see that your
liver is active. Any arrangement in
that organ opens the door for malar-
ial germs. An occasional dose Of Her
bine is all that is necessary to keep
the liver in sound working condition.
Price soc. Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Mr.. Amos W. Braselton of Atlanta.
owner of the Crystal Ice and Canning
Co. that was destroyed here by fire
last December. is in the city for sew
eral days. looking after his interests
here. Mr.. Braselton's suit in the Geor-
gia courts against the insurance COM
panies is dragging along.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Mrs. d. f. McIver will be hostess
Monday afternoon of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Presbyterian church.
The members and friends of the
church and congregation are cordial
ly invited. This is the first social OF
the season and ii is hoped that it will
he largely attended.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Your cough annoys you. Keep on
hacking and tearing the delicate men,
branes Of your throat il you want to
be annoyed. But if you want relief.
want to be cured. take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Hoarseness in chi1o subject to
Group is a sure indication of the ap-
proach Of the disease. If Chamber
lain's cough Remedy is given at once
or even after the croupy cough has ap-
peared. il will prevent the attack.
Contains no poison. Sold by all deal
ers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

A. L. Mills of Conner was a caller
today as was ALI Proctor, the political
ringmaster of Pedro, who said he was
getting forty acres ready for water
melons
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

We are prepared to do all kinds Of
electrical work, wiring and repairing
your old wiring. Estimates furnished
promptly. Florida Plumbing & Elec-
trio Co, % East Broadway, Ocala,
Fla IO-13-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Robert Ferguson, one of the fore
most farmers of the Berlin section
was in town today. Mr.. Ferguson
said prospects for good fat turkeys on
his place were promising. Mr.. +. Is q
noted turkey raiser.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

The program at the Air Dome TO-
night will be as follows:
A Bachelors Love.
The Little Doctor of the Foothills.
An extra fine color Pathe f1lm-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
DRESSMAkING

Plain and fancy sewing and dress
making in all Of its departments.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Apply to
Mrs Sallie Glover, No. 73 North Mag
nOlia street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

FOR SALE CHEAP-A linotype key
board; practically new; bargain for
any one who wishes to learn the
linotype. Address L. D. G.. Care Star
office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
FINE LOT 0OX35O

Splendid location. Price very reas-
enable. Nice lot near primary school,
Price right. w. w. Condor. lO-l3-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Mr.. P. A. Ausley, the foreman of
the Martel Lumber Company's logging
train. will be one of the speakers at
the Belleview rally today
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
FRESH OYSTERS AND FISH

1 now have every day at my stall
in the city market, fresh fish and
oysters. received each day from the
coast. William Tucker, phone No.
1874, city market
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Mrs. Effe HObkirk is down from
Gainesville for a few days to be with
her mother, Mrs. Powell, who is in the
hospital, and is recovering from an
operation. Mrs. Powell is from Citra.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

The sheriff arrested last night half
a dozen dusky sidewalk gamblers.
They all pied guilty and are waiting
for their lady friends to pay them out
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Messrs. Edward Green. Norton Da-
Wis and several other young college
boys went to Gainesville this after
noon to attend the football game.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

A good remedy for a bad cough is
Billiards. Horehound Syrup. 1t heals
the lungs and quiets irritation. Price
Csc, soc and 81 per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

.hr. Sam W. Petteway came in today
from his turpentine farm near Dun
Mellon to attend the funeral Of his
friend. Mr.. Louis Horne
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Price reasonable If taken at once.
Another nice lot just off Fort King
avenue. w. W. Condor. 1O-13-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen ink
10 cents a bottle. Come in a let us fill
your pen with it. Ocala News Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15
kILLABREW,S NEW HOME

Workmen have the frame up for Mr.
Killabrew's new home on Hazel street.
next door south from Mrs. Condon's
home. The house will be a very pretty
bungalow and is exceptionally we'll To-
Gated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Miss Brumby. who has been spend
ing the past two months in Georgia
at her former home. returned home
this afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Mrs. S. NJ. Davis of Gainesville IS
among yesterdays arrivals at the
Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Mr.. w. L. Liddon of Portsmouth, Va,
is among the arrivals of last night at
the Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Messrs. E. D. Bateman and w. E.
Baker of Gainesville are guests of the
MOnteZuma.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

Messrs. S. J. Smith and r. L. Thorn
as Of Green Cove Springs, are guests
of the Montezuma.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-15

The court house lawn where para
sites had killed the grass is being re-
planted. The ground is being enrich
ed with fresh earth.