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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
The Gift:
ByLAURA SPENCER PORTER
In the Woman's Home Companion

oh, THERE be many candles bright
~ Upon Thy tree on Christmas night;
What need that I should add a
light
oh, there be many stars that shine
To make Thy Christmas heavens fine;
What need is there of gold of mine!
o. Little Lord. o, Little King.
with men and angels worshiping.
What gift is there that 1 could bring!
(The angels turned their eyes on me;
The Shepherd looked surprise on me;
The King flung cold surmise on med
.Giye gifts" He said (and looked no
blameD
mot unto me, but in my name;
Tell some one why 1t was 1 came"
-S~kt~-e{EN
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
CUPID and the Movies

DO you think" asked the social In
vestigator. that the motion pictures
have any effect ON the lovers of to-
day?'
Il should say not" replied the movie
house proprietor. They never watch
the pictures" = American Legion
Weekly.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
Shiny Holly

In arranging holly for the table II
VIII repay you to wipe Off the leaves
of the holly with a cloth dipped in q
very little olive oil, says the Ladies'
Home Journal. This will give them
an especially bright and giossy appear
ance.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
Little Change

Il suppose you find everything SO
different now you are marriedT'
Not very. l used to sit up half the
night wondering when Arthur would go
home. and now l sit up half the night
wondering when he'll come home.'
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
IrrefufobIe Proof

What led the great detective to de-
eide the fatal dose was carried by q
professional waiter?"
1.-The thumb-prints in the soup
American Legion Weekly.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24

know l am organizing a rival con
pany, and he thinks / sent you
spy on his secrets. What we're y
doing in the laboratoryT
Fleischner told him. He had tru,
ed men all his life, and the habit V
too strong to be broken.
"Mr. Gilbert" he said, Il have =
covered my process But my dau-
ter is dying. Send her to Florida
three months and 1t shall be yot
my great discovery"
Gilbert was incredulous. He kr
the old fellows enthusiasm, his
practically. Only for a moment
he hesitate, however,
"Fleischner." he said, Il believe
you. I'll do 1t, and II your discov
doesn't prove practical I'll never
greet 1t. I'm going TO send your dar
ter to Palm Beach for the winter,
I'm going to deposit $3.50 to your
count"
Il shall see to your defense,
tinued Mr. Gilbert, land when
company starts up, next month,
old position Will be waiting for yc
at an increased salary"
The old German was half CT
with Joy.
Mr.. Gilbert found him a bondsu
and he spent the period interveT
between his committal for trial
the trial itself In the laboratory,
the new company. Day after day a
worked alone, and each days wor
convinced him still more deeply tina
the process was a success. But h
did not say anything of this to Gil
bert.
Meanwhile Lolita had started fol
Florida. In spite Of the trial impend
ing those were happy days for the
girl and her father. Mr.. Gilbert saw
her off at the station
And then the trial came on 1t wal
for burglary, and, In spite of the
pleadings of the lawyer whom Mr.
Gilbert had hired, the case against
Fleischner seemed unshakable- Wat
son, who was mad with rage against
his former partner for starting the
rival concern, used every influence II
his power against Fleischner. The
jury found the old man guilty, and he
was sentenced to serve three month:
In the House of Correction
There were tears in Mr.. Gllbert's
eyes when he shook hands witt
Fleischner In the court room
Its shame, F1eischner," he said
but it's only for three months, and
when you come out your old position
will be ready for you. And and
I'll take care of your daughter"
"God bless you. my friend" an
severed Fleischner, wringing the 9th
er mans hand
The time at the House Of Correc'
ton slipped quickly away. The au-
thorities were easy on the old Ger
man. He was made librarian, and SO
absorbed was he in his duties that he
hardly realized he was in prison And
at last the day of his freedom arrived
He had heard from Lolita while he
was serving his sentence She wrote
that she was regaining strength and
health rapidly in Florida She wrote
through Gilbert; Fleischner thought
this a little strange, but he assumed
what was actually the case-that Gil
bert did not wish to distress her by
letting her know that her father had
been convicted. So he wrote back
through Mr.. Gilbert also.
And, at the railroad terminal they
we're both waiting for him. Lolita
looked radiant. There was no trace
of the illness that had afflicted her.
Fleischner wrung Mr.. Gilbert's hands.
you've given me back my daugh-
~. friend" he said. Il shall
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
THEIR
WEDDING
PRESENT
By PAUL CONFER
lo. 1924. Western Newspaper Union-)

&c. 1924. Western Newspaper Union)
r. PRENTISS' boy came into
MI the experimental department,
4Nl where some half dozen men
were working, some bending
over retorts, others mixing materials
of various hues In tubes and mortars.
Through an open door still other men
gould be seen seated at desks and
'r-ar" called the boy.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
A Waste of Prouender

Brown guess l gave that lgno-
ramus some food for thought just
nOW.
Black-Little use I'm afraid; HIS
rain is on a perpetual fast
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24

bert, LIE naQ DSen cutting SdldrleS d1ru
expenses.
you can take your pay up to Sat
urday and CO." he said
But, Mr. Watson, L"
81 don't want to hear any more,
Fleischner," answered the other. Il
mean what l say"
But give me one month longer.
My daughter is sick. 1 know that
Get out !" roared Watson, sudden
ly springing to his feet, and the old
man, with a shrug of his shoulders,
turned and left the room slowly.
In their tiny home, far uptown, his
daughter, Lolita, was waiting for him.
She was a thin, delicate girl; the doc
tor had ordered her to Florida for the
winter to avert a threatened attack
of tuberculosis. Painfully Fleischner
had saved up $50; but now he knew
it was impossible to send her. He
was too old to get another position
And he had not the means to equip
an independent laboratory. If only
Watson had given him a month long
ct, uOW lUdl tic cCIlCt W aS A--S
graspI
When he told her she was over
come with despair. Fleischner NJ
been technically head of the labo.
tory, by reason of his vast knowle
of chemistry, although many of
subordinates received four times
pay. And apart from the honor,
SIS a week had meant their Ii
Their $50 was all that RENAME,
tween them and starvation.
But worst of all, to Fleischner,
the impossibility Of perfecting
discovery. He lay awake that
until the thought became unbear
Then an idea occurred to him,
sistible In its appeal.
He had the laboratory key.
would GO there and work until
light. He knew John. the watcl
never patrolled that side Of the
ing. Nobody would want to
into the laboratory, and it was c%St
from the offices by concrete :
ton, to avoid the danger of fire.,
An hour later he had enidy
stealthily and was at work. h
turned home at dawn, and, befor.
daughter awoke he was safe h10r
room. lOA
Night after night he worked In
way, until at last he knew tina:
more nights work would
triumph in its train. That mig
entered the laboratory before
night, and the dawn was alrea
the sky before he had complete
task. Then he sat staring at s
less lump of vulcanite.
The reaction overcame him.
knew that the discovery would
millions to Watson and fortuls
himself. And life for Lolita I.,-s~S
there dreaming.
He was startled by rough grasp on
his shoulder He sprang to his feet.
1t was day, and the Waterman and
Mr.. Watson were standing over him.
"What are you doing here?" de-
manded Watson furiously. How
much did Gilbert pay you to spy on
our secrets? john" he continued.
"call a policeman"
AS Watson turned away for mo-
ment Fleischner put out his hand and
grabbed the piece Of vulcanite, which
the manager had not observed. 1t
was his intention to show 1t to him
gleefully. but at Watson's last words
a new thought came to him. and. with
a shrug of the shoulders. he put it in
his pocket instead. He let himself be
led away by the police officer.
Mr.. Gilbert came to him when he
was In his cell.
"Fleischner," he said. I've had
nasty letter from Mr.. Watson You
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
There Is
a SANDY
Claus

By FRANK HERBERT SWEET
20. 1894. Western Newspaper Union.)

OULD yer" asked
the Kid, wistfully.
Amt no S a n d y
Claus, though"
"Sure I would.
No harm to try
Didn't we make a
fire on purposeY'
Kid ran b a C k
through the long
drafty hall, and pres
emily returned with
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
Not His First Wife

My husband declares he married
for beauty and brains"
''Oh, then you're not his first wife,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
A Rare Pleasure

$50 you enjoy showing your wife
how TO driver
yes; it's tie first time she ever adj
mitted that l could tell her anything"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
Good Combination

The dairy COW. the homely sow.
A combins tion good
They keep us well, give things to SELL
AS all good products should
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
CHRISTMAS CARDS
WILL BRING CHEER

7HEY all adorned the nrantes
W piece-the many Christmas
cards. How gay they were.
How much they helped In the
way of making the room CHEEKY
and decorated for Christmas.
Each one did Its part to add.
Yet many of those cards had
almost never come!
So many Of the senders had
said
ooh, I don't believe I'll send
them a card this Christmas. We
never see them any more"
But then they added
"Still they are friends and 1t
would be nice to send them a
Christmas WISH"
So all the cards had come.
And not one OF them was In the
way. Not one Of them but that
brought Its own cheer.-Mary
Graham Bonner.
(, 90. 1ss&. Western Newspaper Union)
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24

~ + !: 4 !: 4: !.
N N0 A0E WE'RE stopping
kHP76 w over at little
H/H A m GUN tain town
NERl( \N which was nothing
IS/YhHsmeaN7s>X more than a rail-
ELfiNON\SHS0T way division
W)GNNgNSM point But all
EGENlaAo1oI about we're splen-
did, snow-capped
mountains. And marvellous Is the
beauty and scenery they bestow upon
mOrtalS
We wanted to look at the mountains
from this quaint little settlement with
its wooden sidewalks now crisp with
sparkling frozen snow.
So that we might have a few hours
longer to walk about we arranged to
arrive very early in the morning. The
sun was not up. Almost we wished
we had not so decided. But we were
told we could have an excellent break
Chinaman's we went.
He had never made orange Juice
but he understood what we meant
when we explained 1t to him.
His portions of everything were
enormous. His place was never closed.
When he slept his brother kept 1t
open 1t was Immediately clean. He
didn't mind If you went into his
kitchen and helped yourself to your
second cup of coffee or tea-it was a
shining kitchen, kitchen Of which
any man would be proudl
All, this was all so nice. Here we
were, far away from every traveller
and tourist, on a beautiful Christmas
holiday. about to take splendid walk,
having a hot. delicious breakfast, un-
der the most unusual Of surround
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
Worst of Habits

OF all bad habits.
I must confess
The worst I know
Is nervousn ess-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24

That's nothing said an old SOL
der; that's nothing"
whats nothing?" asked Jimson, In
dignantIy.
"Zerol' replied the old soldier, as
he made for the door,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
VERY SIMPLE

Reggi@I-aw-uonI know what
10 think of my case, sioctah-whether
it is-aw-Simple or not.
Doctor-Don't worry, Mr.. Sapp;
IFS very simple, indeed.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24

Est Christmas wishes, -
a whole big pile,
ay the New Year hold lots
of things worth while.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24

mas tree and a pair of long
stockings hanging from the old
above the old fireplace.
At last, when all the things lay
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-12-24
"She, Their
Christmas
Love
yYy
yYy
By
MARY GRAHAM BONNER

90. 1924. Western Newspaper Union.)
Evening star., 1924-03-14

i've pcT CeEI cOIDml6SfOn ana bonus. MuSf
own Ford car. See Mr.. Cranmer, Rotey Motor
|SALESMAN-We have a va
cancy on our sales force for a
high-type salesman with wide
Washington acquaintance to en-
gage in the selling of Woodside
Park (Noyes estate), Montgom-
cry county, for the approaching
season. Previous real estate ex-
|perience not necessary, but sell
ing ability is. Good man should
make from $500 upwards per
month. Earnings of some of our
statesmen have reached as high
as 81 600 per month. All things
indicate that 1924 will be Wash
ington's greatest suburban year
and a wonderful season for
Woodside Park. Extensive adj
vertising campaign under way.
If you are "go-getter" apply
Hopkins-Armstrong, Incorporate
led, 6l2 International Building.
Phone Main 1903.
Evening star., 1924-03-14
BEWARE THE
COUGH OR COLD
THAT HANGS ON

Chronic coughs and persistent
colds lead to serious lung trouble.
/ You can stop them now with
! Creomulsion, an emulsified creo-
sote that is pleasant to take.
Creomulsion is a new medical dis
covery with twofold action; 1t
. soothes and heals the inflamed
membranes and kills the germ.
| or all known drugs. creosote Is
recognized by the medical fra
ternity as the greatest healing
agency for the treatment Of
chronic coughs and colds and
other forms of throat and lung
! .roubles. Creomulsion contains,
In addition to creosote, other heal
ing elements which soothe and
heal the infiamed membranes and
stop the irritation and inflamma-
ton, while the creosote goes on to
the stomach, is absorbed into the
blood, attacks the seat of the
trouble and destroys the germs
that lead to consumption.
Creomulsion is guaranteed satis-
factory in the treatment Of chronic
c ou CHS and colds, bronchial
asthma, catarrhal bronchitis and
diseases, and is excellent for
building up the system after colds
or the Gu. Money refunded if any
cough or cold, no matter of how
long standing, is not relieved after
taking according to directions.
Ask your druggist. Creomulsion
Co, Atlanta, Ga---Advertisement
Evening star., 1924-03-14

| It was a high class pharmacist
who saw prescription after pre-
scription fail to help hundreds of
| his customers to get rid of rheu-
| matte swellings and stiff inf1amed
| joints.
| And it was this same man who
asserted that a remedy could and
would be compounded that would
make creaky. swollen. tormented
| joints work with just as much
| smoothness as they ever did.
! Now this prescription, rightly
named Joint-Ease, after being
| tested successfully on many obsti-
nate cases, Is offered through pro-
gressive pharmacists to the mill
| lions of people who suffer from
ailing joints that need limber-
ing up.
Swollen, twingy, infiamed. stiff.
pain-tormented joints are usually
caused by rheumatism, but what
ever the cause Joint-Ease soaks
right in through skin and flesh
and gets right to and corrects the
trouble at it's source.
Remember, Joint-Ease liz for all
ments of the joints, whether in
ankle, knee, hip, elbow, shoulder.
spine or finger, and when you rub
it on, you may expect speedy and
gratifying results.
1t is now on sale at Peoples
Drug Stores and druggists every
where for go cents a tube.--Adver-
tisement.
Evening star., 1924-03-14
CHAPTER H.
The Cabbage Planter

Styler, after parting company with
his master at the gates Of Lynn Court
! went back to the inn. AS he ap-
nroached it he saw Fowler and the
police inspector leave It and stroll
down the village street The land
lord, following them out. stood in
the porch staring about him as he
ref1ectively scratched his bare arms.
: He recognized the cle-k as one of the
party which had just held a confer
ence in his private parlor. and he
nodded affably. Styler responded
! with cordiality; village landlord
was just the sort Of man he wanted
at that moment
eff there's one thing in the world
that I fancy at this particular juno
ture," remarked Styler, its tankard
of that cool ale that you've of course
got in your cellar How are you
! The landlord recognized a sociable
and affable spirit, and showed Styler
back into the room which he had left
ten minutes before. He fetched a
. foaming jug. Of ale and two glasses
Come down about this affair at
the court. 1 reckonr' he said. eyeing
Stylers sharp countenance. Law
gentleman. no doubtr
/ Something of that sort" answered
ssy1ea souesr business, Us as amt it,. saFe''e
"Ah!" agreed the landlord you're
risht! A business ash not be got to
the bottom of in a hurry. At least,
that's what I think from what I've
| heard Of it from the inspector and
Mr.. Fowler yonder. Maybe you know
more?'
mo more than you do." replied
Styler.
The landlord dropped into a chair
| and relighted the stump of a cigar.
He was evidently disposed to talk,
and Styler was pleased to see it
| Looks like as IL this feller as rode
| Of in tho night done it." observed the
landlord. Must ha' done tt-nobody
| else for It"
~It couldn't have been poacAaEa
now. could ttY suggssted 0tyloF.
xho landlord snl1ed 6AS3aivalk
Evening star., 1924-03-14
CONTINUED from Yesterdays Star.)

EXCUSE me-" broke in Smith, un-
tremendously interrupting him, but
this matter Of kesteven's absence Is
important to what / want to hnd out
on your behalf. You say kesteven
was away twenty-four hourS-left at
noon one day, got back at noon the
next. That is, he would return by
the morning boat from Folkstone.
"He did," replied Darrell. L met
him"
The butler just then came into the
billiard room and looked at his mas
ter with an evident desire to spea x
to him. Darrell went across to the
door, and Smith leaned over to Hex
tall.
"The youngsters story to his sis, sis
"Of course, Kesteven would have
plenty of time to go to London, come
here and get back to Boulogne IN
twenty-four hours. The thinS Is,
what was the connection between =
him and the :, govsrtnestIb, go ipto tbat MSS o'A
Darrell came back from ms col
loouy with Mountain. pulling face
Of vexation and surprise: -
II say" he exclaimed. aansea a;ss IL
there isn't n another onae rsdn' mystery MISS
Hextall and Smith jumped to their
feet with glance at each other.
And Smiths glance was one OF "arn-
SThat's your little brothers govern
ess?" he asked, turning to Darrell.
"You don't mean that she has really
appeared-unaccount
"They can't find her anywhere
about the place, anyhow, replled
Darrell. "She came in from walk
with Ronnie at 12 O'Clock, handed MN
over to a groom who's teaching hlm
to ride a pony, went up to her own
room and has never been seen since.
The servants have been seeking ner
everywhere and can't find her. You
see. she never came down when din
ner was served for her and Ronnle,
and the footman who went up to her
door couldn't get any reply. In fact'
the door of the room is locked now,
but the housekeeper has been IN
through the window which opens
on a balcony. And she. tells Noun
tain that the rooms all in confusion
I say, suppose We go and nave a look
He led the way upstairs, and Hex
tall and Smith followed Smith jog
ged has friends arm.
ct knew there'd be plent1tude OF
mystery down here" he muttered
"Now, IL that ferret-like clerk OF
mine is only half as busy as l am.
Hextan, we shall have plenty to talk
about when todays done"
Evening star., 1924-03-14
HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.

HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.
MEN AND WOMEE-Learn real estate busi-
ness, Tree lectures salesmanship p.m.
TUESDAYS ard Thursdays: employment whole
or part time. William u. Matteson, 610-611
Bond bldg.
INCREASE YOUR INCOME.
If yea have few honrs a day or evening to
spare and would like 20 make $40 more
week in real estate WORK, see Mr. HARNER.
Roon 30, 9O7 18th NV.
MARKERS, experienced. APP
ply The Elite Laundry Co, 2ll9
l4th st. NV.
Evening star., 1924-03-14
CONTINUED in Tomorrow's Star.J

A dob fancaer says that dogs bark
at the moon because thoy think the
man in TIA AooA AaS = doG bel1E .
man -
Evening star., 1924-03-14
WANTED-SALESMEN.


BEEF AND PROVISION SALESMAN, expert
enced. required by manufacturer of high-class
specially in meat industry, for WashiBgto ton
ana nearby territory; unusual opportunity for
experienced salesman familiar with pDrchas-
ing departments of the government for very
Reply with detailed outline of experience.
Strictly confidential. Address Box IT'S, Star
Office
NEW HOUSEHOLD DEVICE, easy seller, big
demand. DO compel etition; experience unneces-
sary. Address Box 34S. Star office. ,16'
REAL ESTATE SALESMEN wanted; two live
statesmen with cars can make permanent con
nection with real estate firm; big money 10
right men; every selling help furnished. Ap-
py Immediately, Room 210, S07 18th st. NV.
sALESMAN-Hishest commissions paid can
use or good men: will teach YOU ii you
are willing to work. Apply 1132 9th ST. n.w.
Open evenings until pm. See Mr.. Porter.
live snd progressive real estate firm; very at
tractiSe contract; must have Al references
and few hundred dollars cash. Address Box
li2-R Star Office.
after 4 pm. J. c. Harding K Co. Inc: 12o
l.th 81. NV. 10
Statesmen with automobiles for large col
ored subdivision here in this city; liberal
commissions. Apply Mr.. Thompson, 2l0. 1919
+ ST. NV. los
Statesmen 49,, experienced: preferably those
selling automobile trucks. most desirable
line and conditions good. Write or call for
appointment. Sales Manager. GIT New York
ave. n.w Phone Franklin Bill.
THREE OUTSIDE MEN. over thirty. by I'D
and reliable trust company. Apply 6O4-J star
bldg. ain. 14s
WE HAVE AN OPENING for 2 first-class real
estate statesmen. We furnish prospects.
Chance for live wire with an old-estabiished
firm. Apply sales manager, NJ J. Raine. 9S4
New York avenue. Maiu 1851.
Evening star., 1924-03-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ANTIQUES, old glass, china. furniture silver
plate, brasses. art objects. A. h. Arnold 1929
G st. Main s173.
CLOTHING tmen's usedl-You get very eY
cellent prices when you call Old reliable
Auto calls. Main 41iJ. Justh's Old Stand
mobile, city or suburbs, and pay you highsst
prices for ladies'. sentismen's. children's dis
cared sioen,nx OF an desc,tptions. Address
n n Au. Narth I7kA.
Evening star., 1924-03-14
SLTUATIoNS-DoMESTIC.

continued
GENERAL HoUSEWORk wished by colored
ssnt, s, stay nights; reference. Amply 10 De
trees ST. NV.
GENERAL HOEsEWoRK in small family
20 glfI wants place. 44i o ST. NV.
rEHEkAlI WORKER, nurse maid or mothers
helper; girl. North 1850
GhINEsAI. HoUsEWoRk. experienced girl
Iann., wants place; city reference. 11Aa
IENERAL HousEWORK by coiored woman;
~ -.tcrence. lGlh 10th st. NV
oIRL. colored. Virginia. desires pasitiop in
NV. n. 1914 oiesoH
HALf-TInE WORK in a small ant or bacn
NV. stit' - "a
LAUNDRY or cleaning by the day: can give
reIerence. Cal or write 80 Fenton 1T ne
NURSE or TO stay with children while mother
Is IS al a. horA; woman, eoiored, wants place. Cal!
l3f2 4th st. NV.
SlhSE or Kitchen maid To go to Blue Ridge
summit, Pa, tits spring; neat Young colnred
woman wishes place. Phone North 607s
NURSES JOB wanted. Emma TruesdeU- fs3E
II 81. NV.
PLACE in small family, neat colored girl.
CITY reference. Cali Adams 1915 after nm
WAITRESS or office work by light co!ored girl
can keep bachelors apt; whole or Dart tim
Address Bog 35-S, Star office.
WAITRESS, reliable, coloreI wants pIacc
noardins house or cafe; experienced. ..0y
l2ih st. NV.
WASHING at hume or taken away. $40 Il
r Ii w