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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07
GIFT OF THE DESERT

snarled savagely. "What the HI do
you want?"
"The first is Of no Importance, Mea.
ger" returned Kelleen with emphasis
But I'll answer the latter question.
Unbuckle your belt. Go on; know
what you're doing. Yes; take 1t OF.
I've got you boys covered; make one
false move, and you'll sure taste lead.
Now throw that belt about the Mexi-
can-sure / know who you both are I;
came here cunning for you two
guys-around his arms-now, d-n you,
draw 1t tightI Yes-that's exactly
what mean-strap them to his
| body"
Just what happened is not clear.
Kelleen could not see; he dare not
take step closer to make sure. The
chances are that Sanchez had two guns
at his waist. He had discarded one,
but the other yet remained. Not GER
tain that he was not outlined against
the background Of light, he dare not
attempt to draw; but now, his hands
lowered, as Meager drew the belt
about his arms, desperate, bitter with
hate, his fingers must have gripped the
butt With one convulsive effort he
fired in the direction of the voice. The
bullet struck the side wall, sent a
splinter of rock tearing into Kelleen's
cheek, yet, even as he staggered back
half blinded in the flame, he had
glimpse Of the maddened Mexican,
running blindly down the passage An
instant the fellow stood out clear, his
head thrust forward, his arms still
held by the belt clasp; then Kelleen
pulled trigger, and the runner sprawled
out, fiat and motionless, into the very
center Of that little pool Of daylight.
1t was the swift work of an instant, |
then darkness, and Meager's huge bulk |
crushed Kelleen against the wall in
one mad effort to kill. For a moment
the smaller man, taken completely by
struggled helplessly to escape
the stranglehold of those clutching fin
gers. The revolver dropped from his
hand, and he was forced resistlessly
backward, strangled, unable to tear
loose that viselike grip. AS the two
fell, however, Meager's head struck
the rock, the sharp blow so dazing
Of relief, long, fresh breath, the re-
ease Of one arm. Underneath him,
pressing against his hip, lay the gun
lie had been forced to drop. With des-
)erate effort he gained possession Of
he weapon, thrusting the muzzle saw
lgely into Meager's side.
Oh you'll" he choked Feel that
let up, or I'll blow hole clear
through you. You dirty brute. to kill
'ou would be pleasure. Get clear
Ip! Do you know me now"
The fellow, thoroughly cowed shrink
ng back with the point Of the revolver
till pressing hard against his rib,
uttered, but made no reply. The
radius Of daylight gave KEEL
cen the outlines Of his bulky figure,
ut features were invisible.
"What not yet? I'm the Frisco
idP First you thought you'd double
ross me; then you decided murder
'ould do the job best. Well, Meager.
either plan worked. I'm on to your
anne, and I'm very much alive. Now
We got you. Like to make a guess
ny 1 don't kill your"
"You-you want me to squeal first"
Meager hesitated, and Kelleen's gun
Ished harder. .
you better spit 1t out Bob; I'd
Ire love to shoot"
well, d-n you, what's the differ
ding in here somewhere. Manual
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07
A DIu for His Master.

A London physician accepted an In,
vitation to join a house party for q
little shooting. When he returned, a
privileged butler asked him whether
he had enjoyed himself.
"Oh, yes" was the reply.
kill much, sir?''
mo, hardly anything" admitted the
Doctor
"Ahs we'll, sir" said the butler, "it's
nice to have change. Boston Tran
script.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07

used to come to him when he needed
stuff. but he never was able to track
.him-he was too d-n smart for the
Judge. That was what 1 came up here
for, and mostly the reason why
grabbed the ranch-see Garrlty fixed
things, because he knew Manuel had
hi of lot o. spoils stored away.
We wanted free hand. When come
up fired every American. and took
on Mexicans l knew. We run just
cattle enough so as to get an excuse
for exploring the desert We knew
the d-n slippery cuss was hid around
here, but couldn't get onto his hole"
"Well. go on"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07
Some Mems Idea of Humor

Laughing loudly when you miss q
two-foot putt.
Calling you on the telephone at two
o'clock In the morning.
Telling your wife the things you
hadn't thought to tell her yourself.
Being noisy.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07
CAN DYE ANY
GARMENT, DRAPERY
Dye or Tint Worn, Faded Things
New for is Cents.

Don't wonder whether you can dye
or tint successfully, because perfect
home dyeing is guaranteed with "Dia-
mond Dyes" even If you have never
dyed before. Druggists have all colors.
Directions In each package.-Adver-
tisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07
To Have a Clear, sweos Skin

To Have Clear, SWeof Skin
Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching, If any, with Cuticura ONT
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07
BABIES CRY
FOR "CASToRIA"
Prepared Especially for Infants
and Children of All Ages

Motheri Fletchers Castoria has
been In use for over 30 years as q
pleasant, harmless substitute for Gas
tor OIL, Paregoric, Teething Drops and
Soothing Syrups. Contains no narcot
les. Proven directions are on each
package. Physicians recommend 1t
The genuine bears signature OF
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07
ShreWd Man.

ShreWd Man.
''Do you tell your wife everythingT
Everything I think some one else
may tell her first"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07
Saying illustrated.

Hard lines |" murmured the student
when he couldn't translate a passage
In Homer.-New Haven Evening Reg
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07

The more we see Of some men the
more we admire the patience Of their
wives.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07

Woman's maiden aim Is to change
her maiden name.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-11-07

If one doesn't tell his troubles he
forgets them sooner.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
A Washington special says |:

After hearing Colonel Mears, chairman of the Alaska Railroad Commission, the Appropriations committee has fixed the appropria- tion for the deficit for the Alaska railroad at one million dollars, which is over half a million dollars less than claimed necessary by Col onel Mears.
 Reports from the Pacific, Alaska and the Canadian Pacific steamship companies that twenty-five thousand tourists visited Alaska in the past twelve months have been received. General Passenger Agent Mckenzie of the Pacific Steamship company is making preparations to handle at least 30,000 tourists through Seattle for the northern territory this year. Inquiries for tourist rates and ser vice from Seattle to the Northland during the season of 1923 already are coming in from New York, Iowa, South Dakota, Oregon, Nevada, Cali fornia, Ohio and Hawaii, according to Mckenzie. The usual tourist sea- son will probably be extended at least two weeks %his year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
ABS. Entertain

The Arctic Brotherhood fully sus- tained its reputation for planning enjoyable affairs last night when it gave a social that would be hard to beat for a genuine good time. From $ to Il cards were played with much zest. Prizes were awarded as fol- lows: ladies first prize, 1.-two pounds of butter) Mrs. J. Yoss; gentlemen s first prize e pounds of coffee) L. c. Patenaude; Ladies consolation prize la lemon) Mrs. J. c. Grant; gentle mems consolation prize (cake of soap) s. Cunningham.
 Following the awarding of prizes the guests were invited to sumptu- ous lunch, after. which short but we'll rendered program was enjoyed consisting of a piano solo by Miss Liberty Worden; song and dance, by Miss Edna Bidwell, and vocal solo by Miss Marjorie Johnson.
 The last of the series of drawings was held. A. c Jorgenson drew the lucky number and received side of bacon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
LEVINE CALLS FOR DOCTORS

Vancouver Daily World; The tra- gic ironies of the Communist fiasco seem endless. The latest is the ap- peal of the soviet government for foreign medical men to combat the plague which has appeared at Ba- tum. Moscow says there is a serious shortage of doctors in Russia.
 Why? Because the Red dictator ship murdered nearly 5000 Russian medical men.
 That is the story of the Commun- ist revolution in nutshell. Lenine and his associates would tolerate no difference of opinion. Their methods with dissent was destruction. Com munist fanatics wished to destroy all the educated on the theory that education was an unjust privilege. They demanded absolute equality, equality even in ignorance. So they either wiped out the class whose knowledge was essential to the res construction of Russia, or compelled it's members to flee the country doctors, scient sts, teachers, engi- neers, experienced directors of in- dustry.
 Experience showed the futility of this policy. Deterioration was fol- lowed by famine. A new Economic policy had to be evolved whereby ex- pert directorship was recognized and capitalism brought back by degrees. Lenine has called upon the capital ist countries for donations of food; now he is calling upon them for doctors.
 How fortunate for Lenine and his revolutionaries that their attempts at revolution throughout Europe and America were not successful.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
A BOYS POINT OF VIEW

A 6UI'S PUNT OF VIEW
 AHnts will be kissers.
 In uncles there is money.
 All the world sco,ds a boy. . There's no accounting for girls.
 Life is one whipping after another A watchers place is under the sofa. Castor oil casts Its terrors before it. A haunted house Is thrill forever. Luxury, thy name is going barefoot Blots will happen In the best of let ters.
 To the tree climber belong the ap- ples.
 There's no place like the gangs cave.
 Roof climbing offers a multitude of thrills.
 It's long month that has the circus at the end.
 Easy lies the head that rests in mothers arms. Perpetual penny saving is the price of pitchers mitt.
 Whom mother would make mad she makes tend the baby.
 They who laugh least at your re- marks in company are your folks. It's always fierce weather when a fellow und a dentist get together.
 '1is better to have seen a baseball game through a knot hole than never to have seen 1t at all.
 Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: "I gotta stay home today, fellows. J. kiefer in the New York Sun.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
ALASKA COMMITTEE MEETS

SEATTLE - A. S. Kerry, former Alaskan, new chairman of the Alas ka committee of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, was host at a dinner when he discussed with his commit teemen the policy to be followed by that department. He said two things must be considered immediately
 CD Action to have oil refineries to handle Alaska oil, in the event it is discovered in commercial quan- titles, located at Seattle instead of San Francisco.
 (2) The rousing of the community to the necessity of an adequate blue sky law and putting out of business fake oil stock promoters who are taking dollars from gullible people through the lure of possible oil in Alaska. He gave facts concerning expense alreadyincurred by the Stand ard Oil and Associated Oil Companies in operations to date in the Cold Bay district. A high official of the Stand ard Oil Company had advised him that it will cost at least half million dollars to sink the first we'll in Alas ka, and that the estimates of other wells are at least s250,OOO each in that district Seattle can be ard We must see to it that it is the refinery point for Alaska oil. Negotiations are pending to have Montana oil brought here for refining.
 Members of the Alaska commit tee of the chamber are A. S. Kerry, chairman, E. J. Matthews. vice chairman, Nathan Eckstein, Dean Milnor Roberts, B. S. Cross cup, Fred Johnston, w A. Peters. Wm. T Lopp, J. D. bowman, D. w. Branch, D.W. Moss, Josiah Collins, Joshua Green, c. D. .Stimson, c. B. Blethen, A. B. Stewart, E A. Strout E I. Garrett, J, H. Ballinger, E. c. McCVd, J.W Eddy, HI. Clarke, James D. Hoge. Judge George Don worth, A. J. Fisken and William Calvert.
 President Warehouse ofthe Cham Der outlined the accomplishments of the Chamber for Alaska during the past year and said he knew it would be the policy of Mir. Kerry and the committee to do things for Alas ka and not to Alaska. Seattle must not set itself up as the Territory's doctor. but should play the role of big brother. Executive Secretary Thomas said it should be the duty of Seattle towards the Territory to be helpful and not attempt to do things for Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
BRIEF BITS OF FACT

Eating earth is common among un- civilized people.
 For untold centuries the peacock feather has been a mark of rank in China.
 The honey obtained on the banks of the Euphrates is of an intoxicating na. ture.
 The water of Lake Geneva rises and falls irregularly, much like the ocean tide.
 Nit. Everett Is only about 29,OOO feet high, but the sea off Ladrone islands is 31 ,620 feet deep.
 In Europe there are estimated to be 25,0O0,O00 more women than men, the latter totaling 225,OOO,OOO.
 Pure gold Is known as "A carats fine Alloys are expressed in fractional parts of "A. Sixteen carats fine Is six. teen twenty-fourths, or two-thirds pure gold.
 Wood alcohol reddled as whisky caused 130 deaths and % cases of blindness in 21 states during the first six months of 1922.
 Twilight occurs only In those coun- tries that are situated at some dis tance from the equator. In countries near the equator darkness falls quite suddenly-as soon as the sun dips be- low the horizon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
The Metlakatla Town Basket ball team arrived here yesterday after noon en route north.

The will of the late Archdeacon Francisco who died recently in Lon don, is being contested by his widow. Archdeacon Emery and his wife are said to have become estranged over the marriage of their daughter, Helen Francis. to a Japanese. The mother sanctioned the marriage, and she and her husband lived apart for the past fourteen years. Owing to the fact that Archdeacon Emery had only two children, 1t is very probable that he left the main DOT tion of his property to his son. Dr. c. A. Cmery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

A few days ago Tom Fugita re- ceiyed a copy of a Japanese news paper published in Seattle which contained a three column cut of Mrs. Gunjuro Aoki, and her four chill dren. Mrs. Aoki, as the people of Wrangell know, is sister of pr. c. A. Emery, for many years resi- dent of Wrangell.
 Recently the psychological exam ming board of Stanford University made the announcement that four of the Aoki children are in the "ge- nius' class. Tom Fugita says that the article in the Japanese newspa- per states that following the an- nouncement of the Stanford 'psychol- igists regarding the Aoki children, the San Francisco Examiner sought an interview with MT. Aoki regard ing his children, but that he declin- ed to be interviewed, and at the same time reminded tn Examiner representative that at the time of his marriag fourteen years ago, the Examiner had heaped indignity and humiliation upon him by holding him up to ridicule.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
FORT VIM. Fl. SEWARD IS
 NOW CHILKOOT BARRACKS
(Skagway Alaskan)

Effective January l, 1923, the name of Fort William Henry Seward passed into the discard, and the military post near Haines took on the new name of "Chilkoot Bar racks"
 For more than 20 years Fort Se- ward" has proudly. worn the name of it's illustrious Godfather, and it is with much regret that those who have been familiar with the post will educate themselves to speak of it under its new name
 Of course a rose would be as sweet under any other name, but it is sometimes rather disappointing to have a landmark obliterated. or al tered if only by change of name. No doubt the action of the war de partment was brought about through the confusion in the similarity o. the names Seward" Alaska, ana Fort Wm. H. Seward, Alaska, and through this confusion, no doubt much mail has been misdirected or missent.
 It has been quite common with those conversant with this condition to address their mail "Ft. W. H. Se- ward. Haines. Alaska, and this nc A ,xS more mail being sent astray.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

The funeral of Jones Eschanclan, aged 23 years, and son of MT. and Mrs. Pete Eschanclan, was held yes terday afternoon, the Rev. H. P. Corser read the impressive Episco- pal service for the dead. The Sis ters and Brothers Society also par ticipated in the funeral service. The deceased was born at Wrangell Narrows, where he spent most of his life. He had been in poor health for the past two years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
Regarding
 The Library

It Is more than year since the Civic Improvement Club assumed the responsibility for a library for Wrangell and its growth in that time and the patronage accorded it by the community testify to the fact that it is an institution that is high ly appreciated.
 The library was opened on the first of November, 1921, with some thing over 500 books received from Juneau during the summer. Cur rent magazines were provided by in terested townspeople who gave money for subscriptions. Books have been received from the Ketchi- kan library and from libraries in the states, and some of the books have been loaned to the library by Wrangell people. The number of books on hand is over 1900, an ay- craze increase of two books per day
 In addition to paying the salary of a librarian who has the library open three afternoons per week, the Civic Club has purchased two new books of fiction every month and the mag azine subscriptions were renewed by the club this year. This has been no small undertaking for an organiza- tion as the library is by no means self supporting and it is necessary for the club to give benefit enter tainments about twice a year to provide funds. The city has pro vided fuel and light and given the use of the city hall, and the club has furnished the book cases, having had more built from time to time as the number of books increased
 From November 1, 192}, when the library was opened until December 30, 1922, 1,577 books and 23S mag azines have been loaned. The money received for library privileges during that time has amounted to $113.S5. A five dollar donation brought the total income to s11S.S5. During the same period, the Civic Club has expended s266.75 for li- brarian's salary; s96.50 for book shelves, doors for same, cleaning of library, supplies, printing and freight; s36.SS for new books and s30.35 for renewal of magazines, making a total of more than s425. The expense during the first year was, of course, greater than it will be during the coming year, but it is necessary for all who are interested in teh maintenance of library to rally to the support of the club in it's efforts to make up the deficit which is bound to exist in a com munity of this size. If 100 people took out library card each month, the library would be self-supporting except for the housing, which is done by the city, as stated before, but the patronage falls far short of that number, and the club has pledg- ed itself to make up the balance The reading room is kept open evenings with no charge and the community and visitors are urged to make use of it.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

SALEM, Ore.,-The proposed con- stitutional amendments for the sale of light wines and beer, using the revenue to provide soldiers bonus, will not receive support from the American Legion, Commander Alvin Owsley declared in an address here last Friday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
CURIOUS CREATURES

A frog can live for days without using it's lungs.
 The warlike Amazon ants have slaves to walt on them. which they capture in raids on brown ant col onies.
 Cave-inhabiting spiders have little If any eyeslght. but they can readily recognize their mates through an acute sense of smell.
 The larger robber crab, found in certain of the Pacific islands, starts life in the water like other crabs, but later takes to climbing coco palms and picking the cecouuts fer food.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

CHICAGO,-An increase in prices averaging ten per cent in practically all lines of merchandise is quoted in the new semi-annual catalogue of the Sears-Roebuck Co. Officials of the company blame the rising whole sale prices since July, and the high CT labor costs as the determining factors in these increases.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

The funeral of Thomas Johnson was held at 1 o'clock last Sunday from the Presbyterian church, the Rev. Dr. R. J. Diven officiating The Alaska Native Brotherhood participated in the funeral service. The deceased was about 60 years of age He is survived, by his wife.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11
WOMEN IN THE LONG AGO

Women played the guitar in 12SS. Women played polo 400 years ago. Women used scissors 400 years B. O. Women wore silk In Solomon's time. Women used safety pins 5000 years ago.
 Women played tennis in the days of Rome.
 Women wore shoes 2,2OO years be- fore Christ.
 Wonien sewed with needles as far back at 1545.
 Women of the ancients used mint to scent their baths.
 Women used the chafing dish many, many centuries ago.
 Women ate lemon and peppermint drops in the Eighteenth century.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

Mae-Did he propose in flowery languagef
 Fae-He started to, but I nipped
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

Just when we are beginning to think we can make both ends meet some guy comes along and moves the ends.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

FOR SALE-Cheap, hand sew ing machine. Apply to Mrs. Frank Adams
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

Women of the ancients used mint to scent their baths.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-01-11

In Europe there are estimated to bt 25,0OO,000 more women than men, ths latter totaling 225,OOO,OOO.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
WOULD ELECTRIFY ROAD
Coahuila and Zaeatecas Railroad Plans
Extensive improvements.

SaltilIo, Mexico, Jan. 6. - Stephan
Phindler, electrical engineer for the
Mazapil Copper Company, owner Of the
railroad which connects Saltillo with
the mining region of Conception del
Orc, is in the city at the present time.
1t is understood that he has been called
here by H. Jeffrey, general manager, for
the purpose of studying plans for cleo
trifying the railroad. The road is known
the Coahuila & Zacatecas, and operates
almost exclusively for hauling ores from
the mines and supplies thereto.
The Mazipil Copper Company. is ono
Of the principal mining. smelling and
railroad companies of the state. The
railroad is about rs miles in length.
There are two smelters, one at Con-
cepcion del Orc and one at Saltillo. The
Conception del Orc plant has three
copper furnaces with daily capacity
of over 500 tons. The Saltillo plant
is equipped with all lead furnaces which
treats the lead output from the Concep-
cion del Orc, Mazipil and other mining
CAMPS. There is also a concentrator
at the mines.