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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27
New Capital Building TO
Symbolic l13S to 1917

lost after his death through unfortu.
nate investment" seems TO be all that
is known.
This George Washington Memorial
building, as originally planned. was In
tended to carry out the long-neglected
wish of Washington. Said President
Harding, when laying the corner stone
November IA, 1921:
Washington proposed. and gave be-
quest to found an institution to dis
seminate learning. culture and a proper
uncersta-.d ding of right principles of
government" In furtherance of that
purpose patriotic women and men have
made possible the institution of which
today we lay the corner stone. Very
properly they have conceived Washing
toms compelling thought to have been
a gathering place for Americans. where
Anne rican minds coul1 meet IN fruitful
exchanges.
The building, as now planned, IS not
a university or college. Nor is It to
be exclusively a memorial to George
Washington. II may be said to be, as
an aftermath of the World war, a me-
mortal in token of the gratitude of the
American people not only to the COM
mander in chief of the American ar
mics in the Revolution but to all men
who have fought In the service of the
United States of America.
1t symbolizes 1917 as we'll as 17T6.
The building will be about 800 by
$50 feet and occupies the block on
the Mall facing B street. between
Sixth and Seventh streets, n. W. This
site, between the Capitol
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27

tional headquarters of patriotic organ
izations, societies of veterans, and the
like. On the third floor spacious
rooms will be set apart for the use OF
each of the states. The fourth floor
will be arranged for additional offices
for the use Of the various societies
whose object is the promotion Of the
welfare Of the United States
The erection of this building has
had the active cooperation Of three
presidents - William Howard Taft.
Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Hard
ing. 1t has had the approval and en-
couragement of the last six congresses.
Under the management Of the Smith
sonian institution such a building can
be made exceedingly useful. The &C
tivities of the institute, under the eff
cient direction of the executive sec
rotary, DIR. Charles D. Walcott, of In
ternational fame. are many and are
in line
The Smithsonian Institution was Gre
ated by act Of congress in 1876, under
the terms of the will of James Smith
son, an Englishman, who In 1895 be-
queathed his fortune to the United
States to found, at Washington. under
the name of the Smithsonian institu-
tion," an establishment for the Sin
crease and diffusion of knowledge
among men" The institution is legally
an establishment, having as its men,
bers the President Of the United
States, the vice president. the chief
IL L
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27
Moon and the Weather

Modern science is unable to find
any evidence that the moon affects
the weather to any appreciate extent.
and unable to conceive any reason
why 1t should. The belief in "dry"
and "wet" moons, indicated by the
position of the lunar crescent in the
evening sky. and host of other no.
lions associating the moon with the
weather are merely idle superstitions.
Moonlight 70 sometimes sstS TO be
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27
'y JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN

GORGE WASHINGTON
is to have another me-
mortal in the national
capital. All good Ameri-
cans will approve. There
is no danger of overdo-
ing the memorial bust
ness, especially when
the memorial in question
Is needed and Is worthy
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27
Children Cry for "Castoriia .
Especially Prepared for Infants and Children of All Ages

Mother, F1etcher's Castoria has
been in use for over so years as
pleasant. harmless substitute for
Castor Oil. Paregoric. Teelhirg Drops
and Soothing Syrups. Contains no
narcotics. Proven directions are on
each package. Physicians everywhere
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27

ana aSnlnSlO0 MONUMENT.
mated ten years ago by congre.
this ground was the old Penns
depot and here President Carrie
assassinated.
The plans call for a beauti1
impressive building, with SIM
dignified lines in the Grecian s.
with special consideration as
rior arrangements for purI
practical usefulness. TheS
were selected by the Federal
sion on Fine Arts from design
ted by many architects in col
The cost of the building
about S1O.OOO,0OO. Under d
Of the grant by congress Their
a permanent endowment fu
least 100000 provided by I'd
Memorial as
The board of regents of tn
sonian institution will be the
If this fund and will control
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27

dble the gather
ing and housing
Of great confer
ences, both ma.
tional and inter-
national. II Is
planned that here
will be held inau-
gural receptionS
national and In
ternational con-
yentions, public
celebrations and
ceremonies, lee
lures and con-
certs-
About the main
auditorium win
be upe d a
number Of small
halls designed for
the use Of smaller
meetings Of pa
triotic, scientific
and educational
groups At each
side Of the audi
forum on the
ground floor Will
be rooms set aside
for the preserva-
ton of the ar
chives and other
relics Of the ma
TONS great strug-
giles for liberty.
On the second
floor there Is to
be a great BAN
quet hall. On
this floor also
Will be rocms for
permanent. ma
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27
That's Different

The difference between casting your
bread upon the water and loaning
money TO friends is that the bread
cast upon the waters comes back after
many days--Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27

Is needed and Is worthy
Of the Father Of His Country"
The list of memorials Is impressive
First, there is the city of Washington,
which fttingly bears his name. For IT
president that congress selected the
site of the nations capital And 1t
was due to Washington more than to
any other man that the capital Is
what 1t Is today, with the promise of
the future. For It was Washington
who set Maj. Pierre Charles L'Enfant
at work laying out the capital under
his direction. 1t is the judgment of
the present that no letter job of the
kind was ever done. Daniel II. Burn
hahn, Augustus st. Gaudens, Charles
F. McKim and Frederick Law Ohm
sted-and who can name four higher
authorities on town-planning, architec-
ture and beauty?-once sat together on
the plans of Washington and L'Enfant
and decided that they could not be
bettered.
Second, there Is the Washington
monumen. 1t Is worthy of its name
and purpose.
Third, there is Mount Vernon. with
its sacred tomb-so close to Washing
ton as to be of 1t. Mount Vernon is
both a national and International
shrine.
Fourth, there is the George Wash
tngton National Masonic memorial, the
corner stone of which was laid last fall. |
1t Is said that this will be the grandest |
memorial ever constructed in honor of |
a human being. 1t Is being erected In |
Alexandria, just over the Virginia line
from the District of Columbia.
Fifth, there is the National cathedral |
apse complete and its foundations laid.
1t is in no sense memorial to George
Nevertheless, 1t will al
ways be intimately associated with
him, for he specifically provided for
its construction in his directions to
L 'Enfant.
And. sixth. there is the George
Memorial building. of
which the foundations are nearing
George Washington. in his will, es-
tablished a fund amounting TO about I
sos OOO-a considerable sum In his I
iay-for the establishment of ma !
.ional university at Washington. What
became of that fund Is a mystery in '
he present day; that the money was
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27

in a bowl from a piece of redwood
bark. Shoots and leaves springing
from this bark were perfectly white.
Roots did not develop and the shoots
died. but the mystery is not yet solved
as TO why the green color pigment Of
the normal redwood was lacking.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27

conducive TO frost; the fact Is that
the moonlight nights are also clear
nights. and II Is the absence of clouds.
not the presence of the moon. that
favors the occurrence of frosts by
permitting a rapid loss of heat from
the earth
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27
Stacker.

Foreman-"'Ow is II that thar
leetle man always carries two planks
TO your one?' Laborer-"'Cos' e's too
blinkin' lazy to go back for the othe-
one"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27
Alblno Tree.

Albino rats and albino people are
more or less familiar to everybody.
Out in the Missouri botanical garden,
however. there was recently an albino
California redwood tree. 1t was grown
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27
Cou Best at -Four to Six

Cows have been known TO give milk.
with the usual freshening, from the
age Of two to eighteen The average
time for COW TO be in a dairy herd.
however, is from four to six years
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27

ministration of the building. Every
state In the Union is sharing in the
establishment of this memorial. the
quota of contribution being appor-
toned according to the number OF its
men in service during the World war.
The central feature of the building
will be an auditorium with a seating
capacity of 1000. This Will make pos
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-27

recommend it The kind you havu
always bought bears signature Of
The Washington times., 1924-04-19
The Sequel to ''Chickie"

q piercing tenderness, an immense
and challenging desire. She talk
ed softly and her eyes shone. Are
you trying to make me think OF
things that are finished, Jake?''
What can be finished at TWEEN.
ty.two?"
Almost %. I'll tell you what
is finished. It's this: The
time when / can say what 4
want or even think about 1t.
For now I have to take what
/ can get, and it doesn't at
all matter whether this turns
out to be what I might like
just that ] can be Of use"
+ who told you that?"
II know t."
you do. do you? So you
mean to put Helena Bryce into
out q penny's pleasure? For
why, my dear?"
She gave low, uncertain
laugh, giancing at him shyly.
II thought you'd be quite thrilled
about 1T. Jake. Why, ] thought
you'd say was q very noble
beingr'
: He looked down with a kind,
ironic smile. How did you mis-
judge me like that. Helena dear,
and Life and ! such chums?
You mean to climb on q mar
tyrs pyre and you think I'll
bring the torch to light It?
love Life far too much to see
the beauty Of denial"
Then you don't believe In
service? Not at am"
II do, indeed. You can serve
best by taking your due Of
all the fine and happy things.
I've told you that. It's little
short OF suicide for you to kill
the youth that should be yours"
She was vaguely disappointed.
imagining all the world should
share this new, high fervor Of
hope. Instinctively she stiffened.
Jake perceived 1t and hunched
his shoulder, looking in her
face: Indeed, Miss Bryce! So
we're bound to be a martyr, are
we? All right! Then well hop
to 1t. But listen to me, Helena,
you're not to turn up your
nose at life, do you understand?
You're not to imagine things are
finished for you. That's a fatal
error. Because they're not! I'm
telling you!"
She drew a long signing breath
and closed her eyes.
Then he took her hands. His
mood sobered. do you think
you must kill your heart to let
your spirit live, Chickie? Must
you be as grim as this about it,"
IT'S not that I'm grim, Jake.
But ] haven't the dreams I used
to have. They're all gone. So
I've got to have some purpose
to take their place. / don't
want to keep thinking Of my
self. mean to let the fu-
ture speak on unconsidered. II
I'm just plunged in work things
won't seem so barren. :"
She opened her heart thus to
Jake. not knowing that she let
him see its hunger; it's young
worship of love. And that love
to her was even yet and would
always DO the beauty Of life
and its fulfillmept. A future
robbed OF this was a future
meaningless and barren.
To Jake, then, she was in.
finitely more desirable than she
had ever been. For she was
farther from the path and he
felt it. He had known the STAIN
less purity of her girlhood would
The Washington times., 1924-04-19
SOTHERN7 TROUPE
WINDS UP
SEASON

Considered by many lovers Of
Shakespeare to be the most notable
Of the immortal bard's writings,
the Merchant of Venice" served
as a medium to display the talents
of Mr.. Sothern and his associate
players at Polls Theater last night,
completing their cycle Of plays
here. and closing the Sothern sea-
SON for the summer.
Sothern dominated the produc-
ton with his mastery character
ization Of the Venetian money
lender. His conception of the role
displayed the painstaking care
and intelligence of the deep stu
dent, as well as the finished art
OF the master. In his great mo-
ments he rose to those splendid
histrionic heights which have
marked his long and successful
career behind the footlights.
Miss Chippendale was cast as
Portia and nothing she has sp-
peared in has displayed her re-
fnarkable talents to better ad-
vantage. BY her excellent work
,in this character alone she il en-
Titled to be ranked with the few
! remaining great Shakespearean
artists.
The entire cast deserves praise
for splendid work. Several of the
minor parts enlisted the ability of
clever people. Among these can
be mentioned Frank Peters, Chris
tina Affel, Albert Howson, Fred
erick, White, Milano Tilden, Flor
ence Fair. Frederick Lewis, Vim
cent Sternryod. Miss Webb and
Lillian GRAY.
The Washington times., 1924-04-19
CHAPTER XII.
lakes Offer.

$50 you mean to bury yourself.
Helena?"
"Ho-they tell me I'm to find
myself"
What are you to find? Do you
even know what you want?"
They had driven past Twin
Peaks and through the curving
roads of the outlying residence
parks till they came to a lonely
bluff that seemed the very edge
of the world. Below them were
the dreaming eucalyptus trees
with the lights Of q hundred
homes, swinging like yellow Ian
terms through their branches. To
the north, far sweeping under a
ripe gold moon, the ocean
stretched.
It was a blue, still night. Down
the bluff and just at their feet, an
abandoned quarry gave a touch
poetic yet desolate to the scene.
Chickie sat little forward, her
hands clasped in her lap. Jake
made Q place for her with his arm.
She unused at the ease of this:
the quiet way their old relation
ship revived.
How far away from every
thing we seem -"
Jake watched her intently. He
repeated: do you even know
what you want, CHECKER"
For moments she pondered, her
profile turned toward him. And.
touched as 1t was with the white.
wistful eagerneas, with this new,
pathetic fervor, awakened in Jake
The Washington times., 1924-04-19

take q notice to put an extra
rose in that crown Of yours!"
He gave her q cosy nudge with
his elbow. ''I'ye had q pro
monition Of ii right along. God
wot, 'an' ye may reform me yotp'
She laughed: I'D hate to SPOIL
you, Jake. I really would"
"N0w-we'Il see. So that's that.
VIII you come to the opera on
your night off, Miss Bryco?''
"Oh-so soon? / don't want to-
no"
"Why, Chiclxie? You're back in
the city. People know Of it"
She breathed hotly. no thew?
But I'd hate to dress all up and
go. walking down that aisle. T
suppose they wouldn't be think.
ing Of me; but just the same"
1--WE could go into the gallery
the first time, II you like"
She gave him a queer, appealing
look. Would you want to be
seen among all that crowd With
me? 1t was different in Los
Angeles. You didn't think, aid
you, Jake?"
(TO Be Continued Monday
The Washington times., 1924-04-19
Stills, LinguiSt.

Those connected with FINLAND
have always acknowledged Milton
Sills one Of the best educated men
in the studios but Stills seems to
possess many accomplishments in
addition to his philosophy, musi-
cal knowledge, histrionic ability
and strength. Recently when in
troduced to Modest Altschuler, for
mer conductor Of the Russian SYM.
phony Orchestra and dean Of mo-
ton picture-music synchronizers.
Stills entered into a lengthy dis
cussion Of music, in the Russian
tongue. He also speaks French.
Spanish, Latin, German and Creek
The Washington times., 1924-04-19
By
ElenOre Meherin

one day reveal its heart OF flame.
And he had waited for the flame
to kindle.
But now, awakened and self.
aware, she brought her fires
to an altar. They must burn
themselves to ashes there. Il
was an alien shrine where Jake
had never knelt.
He still kept her hands In his.
so you mean to sweep away the
soft and pleasant things? Are
you trying to give me a gentle
out, too. Helena, dear?"
"Oh, no, I'd be quite broken
hearted If you should disappear.
And yet"
"What?"
She was thinking Of the rich,
colorful life; the thronging pleas
ures that were Jalxe's, and now no
longer hers. She said: "This way
isn't your way. Mr.. Jake. /
guess"
"True enough. my dear" He
slumped down comfortably, re-
garding her with q musing,
indulgent smile. True enough!
But who can tell? Now I may
The Washington times., 1924-04-19
''The Rabbits FOOt."

The ~Dramatists' Theater, Inc,
producers Of THE Goose Hangs
High" at the Bijou in New York,
encouraged by the success of this,
their first production, come forth
with the announcement Of 1.-THE
Rabbits Foot" by Rida johnson
Young, as their second offering.
This play, described as comedy
OF American life will have its pre-
mier in Boston on April 81. The
cast includes Tom Moore Gate Of
the motion pictures), Elizabeth Ris.
don, Cyril Keightiey, Sylvia Field,
Mona Kingsley and Purnel Pratt.
The Washington times., 1924-04-19

The note said: Dear Angel
Of Mercy, here's to you--May the
way be as bright for yourself as
you'll make It for the lucky devils
who fall by your wayside. Ill
be one Of them-never doubt 1t!
Jake"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-03-12
Broadcasting Station.

Lee |. Yorkson, secretary of the
Wausau Chamber of Commerce,
states that it is very probable that
in the near future Wausau will
have a radio broadcasting station
owned and operated by the Cham
Der of Commerce. A meeting of
business men interested in the pro-
ject was held Monday night in the
offices of the Chamber of Com
merce and much enthusiasm was
developed. Ray Sweet, engineer of
state WLAG, and F. Mayhem, ra-
do engineer of Minneapolis, were
present and explained the cost
and advantages of a high class
station. The cost is estimated at
$4,000 for the installation and
about $1,000 per year for main
tenance.-Wausau Pilot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-03-12
BUILDING A NEW LODGE
Camp kentuck Will Have a
New Main Building Erect
ed When Camp Opens.

Material for the new main lodge
is now being hauled to Kentuck
lake southeast Of Phelps and with
in another week the contractors
will begin its erection.
Late last fall, after Camp Ken
tuck, the boys summer camp ON
Kentuck lake had closed for the
season, their new main lodge was
destroyed by fire in some manner
yet unlearned. 1t had been vacant
for several weeks and was with
out a caretaker. From evidences it
is shown that the building was set
on fire by someone who had a
grievance against the camp.
The building destroyed was one
of the finest log structures in nor
thern Wisconsin and had been oc-
cupied but the one year by the
camp. 1t was three story affair
and was large enough to accommo-
date large number of camp boys.
Nearby were several cottages used
in housing the boys, but these
were not included by the fire bug.
Camp Kentuck was opened last
year for the eight week period
and had a splendid run of boys
who were out for an eight weeks
vacation under the tutelage of ex-
perienced men. Their season will
begin the first week in July of
this year and end the first of
September-the same as that of
other boys and girls camps in this
north woods.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-03-12
Can't Fool the Birds.

Even the birds don't like it
and it plays havoc with them.
states the Tomahawk Leader. Some
one In this city, DESTROYS of find
ing an easy place to dump their
moonshlne mash, pays a visit to
the French Town Bridge about
twice a week and heaves a barrel
OF mash over the railing. Street
commissioner Gus Engleman who
has been working a crew of men
at the bridge doing temporary re-
PAIR work, reports that the birds
won't even touch the mash except
on very cold mornings and in do
ing so sacrifice their lives when
over indulging in the food. And
then men drink the stuff.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-03-12
Farewell Party.

There will be a farewell meet
ing of friends and church mem
bers of Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Davies
and family at the Congregational
church this Friday evening at
eight o'clock. Rev. and Mrs.
Davies and children will leave the
latter part of March for the city
of Viroqua where Rev. Davies has
charge of the Congregational
church in that city. During the
years this family have been with
Eagle River there has been much
good accomplished and there is
certainly a warm spot in the
hearts of the, people in this sec
ton for the family who have
spent many years in making for
the better conditions as usually
are found in every community
The invitation is general, and
there is no doubt but that the
church will be unable to house the
friends of the family at this fare
we'll gathering.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-03-12
Keskinen i'm West Indies.

Beginning a tour of military
duty in the West Indies, with the
propect of visiting many of the
islands of the Caribbean before he
returns to the United States, Urho
William Keskinen, formerly of
Eagle River, left Paris Island, re-
Gently with detachment of U. S.
Marines for the Republic of Santo
Domingo He will probably re-
main abroad for several months.
A small force of U. S. Marines has
been stationed in Santo Domingo
since 1916, when they occupied
that country to maintain order.
Peaceful conditions now prevail,
and the Marines keep fit with
drills and practice marches, or by
following their regular military
routine. Urho, who is a son of
Mrs. Alexandria Keskinen joined
the Marine Corps at Chicago last
November, and was stationed at
Paris Island for several weeks
before being assigned to- duty in
Santo Domingo, where he is serv-
ing with the End Brigade of
Marines.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-03-12
HOW HE WON ELECTION
Opponent Used ''Nightie" and
Jacks" Turned Votes to
Wise Guy.

Candidates for town offices are
repairing their fences and getting
in shape for the caucuses to be
held next week when they will try
for the nomination for some of
the offices they deem they are
capable to hold during the year.
Elections are much different now
than in years past. 1t used to be
the habit of loading a couple jugs
in a rig and travelling from log
ging camp to logging camp. Us
ually the last fellow to visit a
camp, and who gave the larger re-
wards, carried the whole caboodle
unless some fellow slipped one
over on him at the last moment.
1t is told of how, many years
ago, two fellows were running for
district attorney in Villas county.
The logging camps then held the
voters. One of the candidates
loaded up his rig and started out.
He took his nightgown along and
slept in the foreman's cabin and
eat at the foreman's table did
not associate with the Jacks.
The other candidate put on his
old stag pants and mackinaw and
bunked with the boys and eat at
the same table; also told stories
and chewed tobacco with the best
of 'em. He had no nightgown,
but rolled in alongside another
lumber jack for the night. He
got all the votes without any trou-
BILE. This fellow had the know
how.