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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

A1OW that it 10 a settled fact that
~ one piece dresses for fall share
popularity with suits, for general and
street wear, 1t is agreeable to find that
the new models on display are very
trim and neat looking. There is a
vogue for intensely feminine styles,
and this promotes the liking for
frocks to take the place of suits on
the street and elsewhere. Suits them
selves are rarely built on severe lines,
although there is never a time when
plain suit, beautifully tailored, need
make any excuse for itself, 1t Is al
ways good. But the fall season
promises variety of styles and orna-
mentatiOn in frocks that are Of SUBJ
stantial materials and destined to do
much service.
All these circumstances pave the
way for such smart examples Of the
0ne-piece frOck as that shown above.
They are made, as suits are, Of depend
able wool fabrics in dark colors-
serge. twill, broadcloth. duvetyn
and the like. and q little study Of
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06
RUBY Is JULY BIRTHSTONE
Gem Has Been Associated Through the
Centuries With Some Remarkably
Quaint Superstitions.

The ruby is the birthstone of July.
1t was associated in ancient times with
many queer superstitions. How these
old fancies originated or how they
could have been palmed off on the pub
lie 1t is difficult to imagine. The fact
that the common people had implicit
faith in them proves how very much
more credulous the world once was
than it is today.
For instance, the ancients believed
that If ruby were worn about the
neck it conferred tie power of seeing
In the dark. One wonders what mon
umental faker started this absurd con.
ceit and for what purpose 1t was gen.
orally believed, however, possibly be
cause rubies were costly and the com
mon people could not test the matte,
for themselves.
The ruby also was supposed to be &
talisman against evil spirits, thu
plague and poison. BY the deepenin.
Of its color 1t forewarned its weare]
against impending misfortune. If tiet
upon the forehead in a linen cloth 4
was believed to be specific for dis
ease of the eye.-BrOoklyn Eagle.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

these models will impress some new
style points on the mind. In the frock
which is shown above, decoration
on the skirt. Of braid. Stimulating
neat looking embroidery, is new
departure. The longer waistlins is an
important item as is also the
wide satin girdle with half-length
sash fashioned with long fringe
at the end. Embroidery, like that
on The skirt, emphasizes the jacket
effect in the bodice and defines
the cuffs on the three-quarter length
sleeves. There is plain narrow
vestee of duvetyn, with little round
buttons set in row, which may be in
vivid or quiet color. or there may
be two or three vestees furnished for
one dress, so that one may change to
suit occasions. This is dashing lit
tie frock with a decided Spanish fla
vor, that may be carried out in the
hat worn with it. There is mere
suggestion of it in the small headpiec4
with upturned brim that has been
chosen and shown In the photograph
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06
SOME RECORD AIR FLIGHTS
Give Proof That Birds Are Still the
Undisputed Champions In the
Flying Game.

Long-distance flights by brdmen
have long been anticipated by the birds
themselves, says the Christian Science
Monitor. Recent proof of their endur-
ance and wanderlust comes In a re-
port from Capetown, which says that
hve swallows have been traced recent
ly from hangers in England to tenn
porary homes in South Africa. These
birds were ringed as nestlings and
found by happy chance at the Other
end OF the world. One nesting ringed
In Lancashire. was found In Cape
Province in February Of the next year;
another. ringed in Ayrshire was re-
ported next March in Orange Free
state; another. ringed in Yorkshire,
was recovered In East Griqualand the
following February; fourth swallow,
THIS time an adult, ringed In Stafford
shire, was recovered in Natal 10
months afterward. the fifth bird.
ringed on June 1. 1919 in Stirlingshire.
was found in February, 1920, at Lake
Ctrlssie
The ringing scheme was inaugurated
by ]. II. F. Witherby, editor Of British
Birds.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06
Living to 30 100.

Real eentenarians seldom have
striven to be such. But aspirants to
that class are always full Of anxiety
lest they break self-impOsed rules.
and are generally contemptuous Of the
other fellows schemes.
Two such men who once resided in
Toronto used to amuse their friends
by their criticisms Of each other. One
argued that his acquaintance could
not possibly live to be one hundred
years old because he drank only one
glass Of water instead of two on ris-
Ing. The other was equally positive
about his rival. HE hasn't got q
chance" he was wont to say. "Whyl
Because he uses salt on his potatoes.
I've seen him doing Il" Both died be-
fore they were sixty years old.
Longevity isn't everything. Trying
to live clearly and do good Is better
than striving to find formula for 100
years Of tenancy on earth.-TorOnto
Globe.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06
Whales a. Divers.

Although It Is . common belief
among sailors that whales. when they
sound" descend to enormous depths
In the ocean. and although It has been
estimated that the larger whales COM
monty dive to depth Of almost two
thirds Of mile. yet member Of IN
antarctic expedition challenges these
statements, and ayers that about 800
feet Is the maximum depth to which
Q whale can dive. He bases his state
ment partly ON the fact that the Ash
on which they feed, and tot obtain
which they are accustomed to- sound.
dwell near the surface. and PARTLY on
the fact that at the depth d 1000
yards or more the pressure 10 great
that they could not withstnnd and
that their muscular strengthYis not
sufficient to propel them intd Nv ~.
gtOns where Il prevails.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

and when he rose from his chair he
CHANGED = b close 70 a corner of
the wall that jutted out and shut .
rear door from View Of the masked
man who was Ievelins two revolvers
through the teller's window.
Instead Of hacking against the wall.
Jossphus lodged behind this project
ing corner and slid out. Of the door.
which carelessly had been left open.
Little caution was exercised at the
First National, for what self-respect-
Ing bank r0bber would think of plying
his trade In such community
Josephus escaped with his hands
full Of bills. The robber did not see
him. perhaps because Josephus was
SO thin he scarcely cast shadow.
Rosalind was again occupied with
the daring deeds Of Roaring Ruther.
ford when the changing Of the door
bell aroused her. but before she could
answer the alarm her thin sultor
rushed into the room and waved two
handouts Of greenbacks in her face.
II win y Josephus breathed triumph
antly. "A robber Just robbed the
bank. but I escaped with all this
money"
He detailed the circumstances with
certain Celebrations. and Rosalind
smiled and told him she guessed he
was the winner. When they counted
the money he had saved from the
bandit the total proved to be 500.
Josephus had been SO excited he seized
piles Of one-dollar bills instead of
larger denominations, which would
have been Just as easy.
They had scarcely completed the
task Of counting the bills when stout,
fiorid-faced neighbor woman burst into
the room.
"Have You heard the news?" she ex-
claimed between gasps. THE bank has
been robbed. And can you guess who
was the hero?"
Josephus thrust his shoulders back
and his chest forward and smiled with
superiority.
'The rObber got only $780," the
neighbor woman continued. "He got
only what was on Mr.. Smartlox's desk.
The vault was full of money-thou-
sands of dollars-but the robber
couldn't find the vault, because Felix
Spriggins backed up against the vault
door and hid 1t from view."
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

GUNNER hats. so far as designers
- Of them are concerned. will soon
be q thing Of the past, for designers
are always looking forward and fash
iOning headwear for the days to come.
But they force their thoughts away
from summertime reluctantly: one Is
sure Of that when the last Of their
efforts-the hats Of late summer
make their appearance. They seem
to be the most exquisite Of all MILL
merry, real poems Of apparel-like the
tabled last song Of the swan--sweeter
than all others.
A hat like that shown at the top of
the group Ia entitled to more than a
brief season, since II Is beautiful
and comparatively staple style. 1t has
round. well-proportioned crown of
chrysanthemum braid. and wide
brim which may be Of any light.
smooth hyaid or Of a sheer fabric. For
trimming there IL a band and bow Of
ribbon about the crown, old blue In
color. that makes a delightful back
ground. like the summer sky. for a
fiat wreath Of small flowers posed
against II. Sometimes similar shape
In leghorn or hemp or other braid In
a light color dIspenses with the rib
bon hand, has the flowers missed
against the crown. and both crown aud
sreath vedied with malines. The de-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06
Terrible Tortures From
Itching Skin Diseases

trouble, and strikes at its cause.
Such a remedy is S. S. S., the re-
liable old blood purifier that kills
the germs of disease, and sends
new supply of rich red blood
coursing through the veins.
S. S. S. has been used success
fully in some of the worst cases
Of eczema and other skin disor-
ders.
For valuable literature write to
Medical Adviser, 108 Swift Labo.
ratory, Atlanta. Ga.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

Cuticura for Sore Hands.
Soak hands on retiring In the hot suds
Of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub in Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with tissue paper. This Is
only one Of the things Cuticura will do
II Soap, Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06
Some Frame Them.

Some Frame Them.
May / ask what that scrap Of pa
per Is you are gazing at In such melan-
choly fashion,
"You may. That's diploma from
the school Of experience"
"A what"
"A Cancelled note I've just paid for
another man who came in hurriedly
one day and persuaded me to indOrse
IT,"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06
No Sure Relief Until the Cause
Is Removed.

vhen the blood becomes in
tested with millions of tiny dis
ease germs that attack the skin,
then the fiery irritation and in
tense itching will remain with you
until these germs are removed
from the blood.
Genuine relief therefore, can
only be expected from a treatment
that goes right to the seat of the
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

A Mix-Up.
John Alden approached Priscilla.
Are you sure you are the right
nominating cOmmittee?" she asked.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

Jud Tunkins says many lounge
lizard turns out to be regular alli-
gator for money.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

The more reason man has for in.
dignation the less comfort he gets out
out of Ii,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06

Seldom Is a light headed man a
brilliant cOnversatiOnalist.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-06
BY Wear.

BY Wear
Dibbs-'That's worsted suit you're
wearing. isn't it?" Dabbs lighting
the H. c. L.. proudly)-"Badly."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11
I'll. p. Dawson
ToBeOperated
Upon To-day
Surgeons Will Treat Ear
Affection Which Ha S
Caused Financier Trouble
for Several Month $
Suffers From Headaches
Decision Reached After
Consultation Among
Four Prominent Doctors

Henry p. Dawson, member of J. P.
Morgan g. Co., who is to undergo an
operation for an affection of his right
ear, was removed from his home at
Glen Cove, L. L., yesterday to Roosevelt
Hospital, where the operation will be
performed to-day.
The decision to operate at once fol-
lowed a consultation of physicians at
Glen Cove. One of the consultants was
DR.. Franklin Llewellyn Barker, profes-
sor OF clinical medicine at Johns Hop
kins University, Baltimore, according
to information obtained last night.
A statement as to the condition of
Mr.. Dawson was issued yesterday by
Thomas w. Lamont at the Morgan Of
fees, Broad and Wall streets. Mr.. La
mont said:
members of Mr.. Davison's family
have asked us to explain that owing
to affection of one of his ears, the hear
ing OF which has been for some time
impaired, an operation having to do
with conditions affecting the auditory
nerve will be performed Mr.. Davison's
general health is good"
Mr.. Lamont said Mr.. Dawson had
been suffering with his ear for sew
eral months. 1t had not been consid
cred of serious nature, but because
OF the inconvenience it caused him and
because the operation involved was
SAID to be of comparatively simple
nature it had been decided to submit
to immediate surgical treatment.
Mr.. Davison's medical advisers have
included Dr.. Frederick Tilney, of %
West Sixty-third Street, and DR.. Har-
vey Gushing, of Boston. Both have
been IN constant attendance on the
tlnancier at his Peacock Point home in
Glen Cove, L. I. Dr. Medwin Lealc, of
~ West Fiftieth Street, whose sum-
mer home IS near that Of the Davi-
sons, has also been among the attend
ing physicians.
II was said at the Dawson town
house, $50 Park Avenue, last night that
the principal annoyance suffered by
MI. Dawson has been due to headaches,
SAID to have been caused by inhamma- l.
ton OF the auditory nerve. As re-
suit OF this condition, the financier
suffered loss of sleep for many months.
1t was thought that removal of a slight
growth which it was feared might
cause further inflammation should re-
suit in permanent improvement.
DR.. Lcale last night refused to dis
cuss the nature Of the operation to be
performed, but later issued this state
lnent:
"Mr. Davsons condition is satisfac-
tory. He is resting we'll now and is as
we'll as could be expected under the
circumstances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11
King George Scrimps to Meet
Increase i'm Cost of Living

LONDON, Aug. 10 BY The Associ-
atcd Prcss).- ).-king George has been
hard hit by the increased cost of liv-
ing during and since the war. This
statement was made in the House Of
Commons tonight by Austen Cham
berlain. Lord Privy Seal. who said
that the Kings civil list (thc sum pro-
vided from public funds for the ex-
pcnscs of the royal household) had
shown progressive deficit for several
years.
The deficit in 1919 was SPA, 800 and
in 1920 s45 600. and it probably would
be greater in 1921, despite Il reduction
IN the state functions and the strictest
economies which the King had in:ti-
atcd.
King George. MIR. Chamberlain said.
had been meeting the shortages from
fund he had accumulated for such
an emergency and had refused to give
his assent to Il suggestion that the
government temporarily increase the
civil list, being unwilling to involve
the public with an additional charge
in view OF the serious state OF The
national finances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11
Six Bedraggled Americans,
Freed by Reds, Reach Reval
Prisoners, Whose Liberty Is To Be Paid for With
Food for Starving Russians, Dine and Cothe
Themselves i'm Esthona's Capital

REVAL, Aug. 10 (By The Associated
Press).-The six Americans released
from Moscow prisons at the demand
of the American Relief Administration
arrived here this morning. They
passed the day shopping and outftting
themselves after shedding their prison
clothes and undergoing the cleansing
nece ssary to comply with health reg
ulations.
The men who have received their
freedom are Captain Emmett Kilpat-
rick, of Uniontown, Ala: William
Flick, II. j. La Marc and DR.. ". g.
Estes, of New York; X. B. Kalmatiano
Of Racine, Wis, and Russell Pat
finger, of San Francisco. All voted
to remain in Reval for several days
before going to Riga, and sent cable
grams to relatives in the United States
asking for replies in care of the Red
Cross at Reval.
The Americans presented differ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11

Attacks British Officer When
Driven Mad by Failure Of
Oxygen Apparatus
From The Jribune's European Bureau

From The yri6une's EUROPEAN Bureau
Copyright, 1921. New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON, Aug. 10.-An airplane OBJ
server went temporarily insane through
failur of the oxygen apparatus at a
high altitude to-day and battled with
his pilot as the latter struggled e
bring his plane to earth. The pilot
Lieutenant Paul w. S. Bulman, man
aged To make a safe landing at Alder
shot, where he was trying TO set An
altitude record.
After the plane had mounted high
the oxygen tank was turned on, but q
flaw developed and the observer
tainted. Lieutenant Bulman then b.
gan to descend. AS the machine glidcd
toward earth Buiman suddenly received
"A terrific blow on the head from be
hind, dealt by his companion, who hat
revived but evidently was dcranged.
Even after landing the observer cou-
tinucd his attacks on the pilot until he
was subdued by mechanics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11
Third Vessel Seized as
Possible Liquor Carrier
Fishing Schooner Thomaston
From Bahama Waters Held by
u. $. Officers at Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10.-Customs
officials to-day seized the fishing
schooner Thomaston upon its arrival
here and placed the captain and mate
under surveillance. They are charged
with violation of customs regulations.
In announcing the seizure the office
OF the Collector Of the Port would
neither deny nor confirm a report that
the two-masted vessel was suspected of
being a liquor smuggler.
The Thomaston, which is of Ameri-
can registry, is the third auxiliary
schooner coming up from the Bahama
Islands to be seized within two weeks
The Pocomoke, at Atlantic City. and
the Henry l.. Marshall, at New York,
are the other two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11

Mr.. Chamberlain declared that King
George also had favored material re-
duction in the ceremonial splendor
tradtionally associated with the Brit
ish throne, but the government had
advised him that Parliament and the
great mass of the population Of the
empire would prefer to maintain the
customary dignity Of the crown.
Mean time great economies had beer
introduced in the royal household, and
although costs had doubled, the royal
expenditure was only Ia per cent great
er than in 1910, and the King believed
further economies were possible and
was appointing a committee to examine
into the question of salaries, mainte-
nance Of palaces and other expenses
hoping that an appreciable reduction
would enable him to avoid asking for
an increase in the civil list
Mr.. Chamb crlain, recalling that the
King in 1916 voluntarily contributed ID
100000 to the national treasury, said
that his majesty wished to make fur
ther contributions, but that the gov
ernment had advised that he contribute
to public charities, instead of the cx-
chequcr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11

ent appearance after they had been
relieved Of their shaggy boards. fur
caps end bedraggled Russian uni
forms. They were all greatly reduced
III flesh and ravenousIy hungry and
We're unable to pass food shop with
out stopping in apparent amazdAnent.
The boisheviki sent the Americans
by special car from Moscow to Narva,
where the barbed wire gates dividing the
Soviet Republic from Esthonia swung
open and permitted the car to be
transferred to Esthonian territory.
When the disheveled and ragre
Americans looked from the car vim
dows and saw the half starved Bol
sheviki guarding the east side of the
line, while well-fed and well-uni
formed Esthonians controlled the west
side, they chaffed the Bolsheviki, tell
ing them that that is what communism
does for people.
BY courtesy Of the Esthonian gov
ernment the Americans were not
CONTINUED on PAGE threN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11

rarity cloudy to-day; unsettled and
cooler tomorrow; moderate
to fresh south winds
Full Report on Last Page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11
Hylan Admits City Tax
Lew Is "a Milli0nsO Over
Legal Limit This Year
Ask the Comptroller % Says Hylan
When Hard Pressed on the Stand

Here phrases the lfayor sserdav
daring has examination before the legislative incestgatiug
the Hylon administration:
You'll have to see the Comptroller about that
It's not fair these
get them the
The examination of the Mayor anybody in connection with
these figures can't bring It's left
handed method of getting a
Il didn't know be through examination"
You and examination once Senator rt
might not be so lucky if We
Il am here, work every day"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11

when you think Of writing,
Ihjnk ~ WHITING. -~-Adv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-11

PARIS, Aug. 10 (By The Associated
Press s).-Coloncl Ernest P. Bicknell, di-
rector-gcneral of civilian relief for the
American Red Cross, and Dr.. Albert r
Hill, director OF tho American Red
Cross in Europe, VIII proceed to Ge-
Deva Saturday to represent the Ameri
can Red Cross at tho conference of the
Continued page thrte)
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
SMYRNA HIGH
DEFEATS FELTON,

Special to The Evening Journal
SMYRNA. April 8O.-smyrna's un-
defeated high school team went to
FELTON, yesterday afternoon and won
their seventh straight game. defeat
ing FELTON, High School team. s to o.
By winning this game the local boys
have practically cllnched the Kent
county scholastic championship, they
having defeated every high school
and scholastic team in the county.
on next Friday they will play re-
turn game at Dover with the Dover
High School Score by innings:
smyrna High 100 0 o 4 O-5
FELTON, High .....O 90 o 0 90
Batteries - Smyrna, Pryor and
Sklut: FELTON,, j. Stewart and Rey-
nolds.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
TIGER CATCHER IS MIND READER
Has Uncanny Ability to Outguess Batters and Runners
BY DEAN SNYDER.

Johnny Bassler. rookie catcher OF
Ty Cobb's Tigers. uses mental tele-
pathy in his baseball.
His uncanny ability to outguess
batters and base-runners ana cross
them up has stamped him as a gem
uine California jewel
Already he is being mentioned in
the same class with Ray schalk OF
the White sox. Steve O'Neill OF the
indians. and Ralph Perkins Of the
Athletics.
And that is the most select class
Of catehers in the majors today.
While Georges Carpenter was
credited with the hypnotic eye to
win him knockouts, Bassler uses his
inherent cunning to assist in pilins
up slrikeouts and putouts
In a recent game against the
White sox. the Tiger rookie cut
down four Of Kid Gleason's run
ners on the paths.
Three of these were the result OF
Bassler outguessing Chicago on the
hit t-and-run play.
The ht-ahd-run play Is always
the thorn in the catcher's path.
When properly executed this play
is figured to he almost invincible.
II is the catchers job to prevent
&C.
But in order to block Il he must
sense that II Is coming and cross the
batter
This is just what Bassler has
shown he is able to cope with
Cobb watched Bassler work on the
Los Angeles club in the Coast
League. lie sized Bassler up as a
rare strategist and picked him OF.
His throw to the bases Is called
the Sling shot" peg. He throws
from any position where ne happens
TO trap the ball.
Also Bassler knows how to handle
pitchers. All the Tiger hurlers want
to work with him because he not
only holds them but he helps them
pick the batters weaknesses.
on top OF this the Tiger baekstop
can hit
Bassler is 90. lie had brief trial
with the Cleveland club In 1913 and
1914.
Shipped to the Coast League for
seasoning, he has developed his
mind-readlng ability TO an almost
uncanny sense.
Last year with the Los Angeles
club he piled up 100 assists, leading
ali catchers in this department He
was second in putouts. having 496.
Transpianted back to the majors
this year. Bassler is blooming-as
the seasons best catching hnd.