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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
FOREIGN

Several hundred casualties were
reported when a powder cargo ex
ploded abroad a ship in the harbol
at Otaru, Japan, the business center
of the Hokkaido island group which
forms the northeastern part of ia
pan. A disasterous fire resulted from
the explosion, according to reports
"Hell will freeze over before be-
come bolshevik. Not in this life
nor hereafter will anyone be able to
call me a bolshevik." Thus Alexan-
der Kerensky, who made the revolu-
ton which overthrow the former
car and who was defeated by the
bolsheviks and who fled to Czecho-
Slovaha and Germany, answers re-
ports from America that he had join
ed the soviets.
Extraordinary gales and heavy
rains, causing overlooking rivers,
landslides and minor land and sea
disasters, are prevailing over all parts
of the United Kingdom. There has
been only a slight loss of life, but
coast navigation is extremity difficult
and dangerous, and outdoor life or
sport has been rendered impossible.
Great Britain has declared an en-
barge on American potatoes. The
ministry of agriculture in an order
issued recently states that "for the
prevention of the introduction of the
Colorado beetle, the landing in Eng
land and Wales of any potatoes
grown in the United States is pro
hibited."
New manuals Of history quite un-
like the prewar textbooks used in
Germany are about to be introduced
in the Russian schools. Dynastics
take second place in the new books,
and the history of wars is overshad-
owed by economics, social history and
the story of the people in the various
states which make up the republic.
A combined Franco-American serv-
ice was held in Belleau wood in mem
Dry of the Americans who fell dur
ng the war. Julian S. Wadsworth,
4 director of the Association for the
of the Memory of the
Chateau Thierry, made an address, as
lid also the Catholic vicar of Belleau.
The French government was repre-
,ented and many members of the cler-
yy were present.
Pedro Leon Ugalde, former radical
deputy, was convicted by a Santiago,
Chilli court martial of plotting to sub
vert public order and instigate sedi-
ton among troops. He was senten-
led to three years Punishment from
Chilli.
The Irish Free State courteously
put unequivocally defied Great Brit
ain when in note to the league Of
it declared it was unable to
accept the British contention that the
Anglo Irish treaty of 1921 was not |
susceptible to registration with the
league.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
To Honor PIoU's fnUentor

Probably the first cast-iron pillow ever
Jethrow Wood, a Moravia IN. -
farmer in 1914. Wood failed to re-
celve enough money for his idea to
enable him to have a decent funeral,
but a historical society in the Finger
lakes section of northwestern New
with a tablet.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
TELEGRAPH|C TALES
FOR BUSY READERS.
4 RESUME OF THE WEEKS
OOIN0S IN This AND OTHER
COUNTRIES
important Events Of the Last Seven
Days Reported by Wire and Pre-
pared for the Benefit Of tho
Busy Reader
WESTERN

An embargo on poultry shipments
into Arizona has been ordered by
Governor G. w. p. Hunt. The order
prohibits the shipment of all classes
OF fowl into the state unless accom-
panied by a permit from tie state
veterinarian, and calls attention TO
the contagious chicken plague" which
recently made its appearance.
Dale Rowan, former teller of the
Bank of Italy, San Francisco, who
was arrested at Salinas, Cal, charged
with absconding May "a with $47, 200
OF the banks funds, in statement
said that the money had not been
recklessly spent. Most of the money,
he said, was invested in ranch and
securities and the remainder placed
in safety deposit boxes.
After wandering over the prairies
for some time after he had jumped
from a Northern Pacific train near
jamestown, N. D., man about 80
years old, who gave his name as
Harley E. Gish and said he was a
cousin of the two movie stars, Lii
ian and Dorothy Gish, is in a hos
pital in a serious condition.
l.. Humphreyville, IA years old, for
several years had worked as a jan
itor in an out-of- the-way Denver no.
tel He ate sparingly and slept in a
small stuffy room near the furnace
room in the basement of the hotel.
Those few who knew him thought he
was penniless. Last week he was
found dead, and bank book in his
clothing showed deposits in a saw
ings bank of $4,000. Of this, Sill 1000
was deposited only a few days ago,
the book showed. Where he got his
money, no one seemed to know.
Samuel Shillington, 80, and his G.
year-old son, who were found dead in
their home at Denver, were the vic
tins of powerful poison, Deputy
Coroner George Bostwick said. This
announcement was made after a
chemical analysis of the stomachs of
the two dead persons revealed poison
traces.
How 20 venturesome young Ameri-
cans who left Los Angeles last May
to seek thrills and take motion pic
lures of wild animals and strange
peoples in out of the way hooks of
the Orient had to give up their ro-
mantle expedition without having
seen single wild animal or any out
of the way place but Singapore, was
revealed by several of the party who
returned, begrimed from stocking in
coal holes or CREASED with much dish
in galleys.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
WOMAN so ILL
WASHED DISHES
SITTING DOWN
Mrs. Ashcroffs Remarkable
Recovery After Taking Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound
Covington, Ky.-"I was SO weak and
nervous I could hardly do my housework

DO L COulo iiOt bIdilQ
because of the bear
ing-down pains in my
back and abdomen.
/ sat down most Of
the time and didwhat
/ could do in that
W ay-as washing
dishes, etc. One day
q book describing
Lydia E. Pmkham's
medicines was put
in my mail-box. I
saw how the Veoe-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
Don't FORGET cuticura TaIcum

When adding to your toilet requisites.
An exquisite face, skin, baby and dust
ing powder and perfume, rendering
other perfumes superf1uous. You may
rely on 1t because one of the Cuticura
Trio (Soap, Ointment and Talcum),
25c each ere.-Advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
Papuan Souagery

In Papua, only 400 miles from Aus
tralia, and part of the British empire,
cases of cannibalism still occur; the
Papuans have tradition that no youth
may marry until he has shed human
blood.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
Reclamation Fund Ok,d

Washington.-An appropriation of
$4,000 for use by the reclamation
bureau in conducting economic sur
veys of reclamation projects was rec
commended to congress by the budget
bureau.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
DEMAND "BAYER" ASPIRIN
Take Tablets Without Fear II You
See the Safety "Bayer Cross"

Warning! Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
Aspirin proved safe by millions and
prescribed by physicians for % years.
Say "Bayer" when you buy Aspirin.
limitations may prove dangerous.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
Cash Appropriated For Air Mail

Washington.-An appropriation OF
$2,6o0,0O0 for operation of the trans
continental air mail service during
the coming fiscal year was approved
by the house.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
Thought and Labor

1t is only by labor that thought can
be made healthy, and only by thought
that labor can be made happy, and the
two cannot be separated with impu-
nity
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
Inventor Dies

Cleveland.-Atwell ]. Blackboard 67
who developed the blue flame oil cook
stove, died at his home here.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
GENERAL


One fireman froze his feet, several
others suffered frostbite and two were
overcome by monoxide gas as a result
OF fire that started in Duluth, Mimi
in the building occupied by the John
Morrell & Co.. packers, and caused a
loss OF more than S2O0,0OO
A billboard appeal to the public con-
science through which 1t is hoped to
bring home to every citizen the vir-
tues of law observance will be inaug
urated by the prohibition unit If con
gress supplies the necessary funds.
The foreign mission board of the
Seventh Day Adventist denomination
announced at Washington that 139
missionaries will be sent to foreign
lands by the church during 1925. More
than S4,000,000 will be spent in mis-
sion enterprises during the twelve
months.
A young married couple, driving
home in small automobile laden
with Christmas packages, died in
each others arms when the steering
gear went wrong and their car plung-
cd upside down into Pelham bay, New
York.
Twelve employees of the Lehigh
Valley Coal company at Scranton,
Pa who are to take a vote next
week on the question of joining in
sympathy strike with the $4,000 EN-
ployes of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany, who have been idle three weeks
were warned by District Union lead
ers that any such action would be
recognized at violation of union
laws, and would be dealt with accord
ingly
Before distinguished gathering in
New York, which included Mrs. Wood
row Wilson. Viscount Cecil of Chel-
wood was presented with the $4,000
peace award and medal given under
the Woodrow Wilson foundation for
meritorious service in the cause of in
ternational cooperation and peace
The presentation was made at din
ner at the Hotel Astor. In accepting
the award. Viscount Cecil asserted
that the advance In the past five years
In the direction Of international CO..
operation had been little short OF
marvellous"
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Nurses Uniforms
SI.OO Each

Regular s1.95 Uniforms. slightly
soiled and mussed from handling.
Made of Fruit of the Loom, in
straightIine and regulation styles,
with short and long sleeves and
broad belts. Good range of sizes.
kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
$40 Suit Cases, $6.95

Extra size Cases, of highly pol
ished black enamel, with long out
side leather straps. Edges are
black or ruSset bound. Shirred
top pocket. inside tray. a. 26, 2S
and 80 inch sizes.
kann 's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
soc Braid Banding
I7c Yard

Silk and Silk and Chenille Open
work Braid Bandings, in brown,
tan, rust, green, navy, gray,
Copenhagen, black, white and
other good combinations.
kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Other HOn,efttir,gs

-Nearlfn Couch Covers,
80 inches wide, fringed. CT 20
AT --..-...
-S8.85 CretOnne Bedroom Outfits,
10-piece style, consisting of spread
and bolster piece, 2 drapery sets
and two bureau scarfs. CH CA
SpeCldI VI
Smiths 69c Perfect Quality
Window Shades, in white, ecru,
light, olive, medium and 49,
dark green. Special, each, IOS
-Cretonne Bar Harbor
Chair Cushions. s1.s5 CT 10
Vaiue 1Or.
-&2.05 Panel Curtains, of mercer
ized marquisette with dainty
Bonaz braided designs. &1 20
EaCn
ESQ to Csc Washable Curtain
Materials, including mar To-
quisettes. Special, yard AoS
-Marquisette HI ali Sash
Curtains, 59c value. Spe- O7.
cial, pair. r.-.-..............
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
$500 Sample
Comforts. S9.95

High grade Comforts. covered
with satinette, and silk and cotton
null; many with all-silk borders.
Filled with pure lambs wool.
Covers in pretty floral designs.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
1900 Regular Csc All-Linen
Handkerchiefs, Special
lie; 3 for SOC

Beautiful Handkerchefs of excellent quality
linen in white and pretty solid colors. "A, Il and
inch hens, with attractively colored embroid
cred corner designs.
Kann's-Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-02-17
CretOnne Drapery Sets
.SI.20

-washable Cretonne Sets. con-
sisting of two side curtains and
center valance to match. Light
and dark colorings, in various
patterns. $195 to $3.45 values.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Toilet articles

-Special! Godet's Jasmin Per-
fume, original price, $50. 20
Special c1C
-Sauze Eau de Cologne, c1 nr
regularly S3. Special. pls Io
-Lifebuoy Soap, regularly
SC a cake. Special, cakes ~
for ~oC
MD'ns size' speeisl.' ro1'A Paste DOC SIC
As Cutex Manicure
Gift Sets, regularly CT nR
$1.50. Special. pAsOo
Lemon Soap, cakes in -,
-Pompeian Face Powder, o.
all shades. soc size for. OOC
kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Assorted Candy
70c Th.

Assorted Candies, the kind all
kiddies like, offered at this special
price for Economy Day.
Kann s-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Other Housewares

imported Japanese China Cups
and Saucers. thin, transparent
China, decorated with the neat
Blue Howa bird pattern. IT,
Special, 3 for r............ ~
-Octagon Laundry Soap, an every
day household need. Special, H.
White Enamel Tea Kettles, Sec
onds. They are white inside and
out Have bail handle and ~.
cover. Each. h..... ~
Electric Irons, guaranteed for a
year. Well made, complete with
feet of cord. Special, CD 40
each PA.f1
3 piece Pure Aluminium Sauce
Pan Sets, in l, 11s and OF. ~.
sizes. Complete set of for ~
kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
79c Stamped ROn,pers
60c Pair

-Children's Rompers, S t a m p d
and ready made of splendid mate
rial in white, yellow and rose.
Sizes l to ) years.
Kann'S-Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Birdeye Cloth
SI.60 Piece

-27-inch Birdeye Diaper Cloth.
durable and sanitary. In ten-yard
pieces. Comes in sealed packages.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Infants Dresses
SDecidI. Csc

-Nainsook and Checked Dimity
Dresses, trimmed with lace and
embroidery. Square and round
neck styles, with short sleeves or
sleeveless. Sizes months to
years.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Imported Beaded Bags
at SI.95
$I.75 Crepe Chifons
SI.45 Yard

-All-silk Crepe Chiffon, in eve
ming shades. 40 inches wide.
$1.75 quality.
kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Umbrellas, Special
at 91c

-Women's and Mems Black Cot
ton Umbrellas. in an assortment of
neat handles.
kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Special Lot, $I.OO
Games. 68c

Included in this lot are the well
known games of Treasure Island,
Evans Base Ball Game. Tip-Top
Boxing Game, Motor Race and
Auto Race-any one of which
Will give you very pleasant eve
ming at home.
kann s-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
Stamped Luncheon
Sets. SI.5O Set

sisting of 36-inch cover and four
napkins; stamped in two very
simple and attractive designs.
Models of each pattern on display.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
SOC White VOiIes
23c a Yard

-i0-inch Plain White Voiles. fine
and sheer quality, soft finish.
Regularly soc.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
S3.45 Kitchen Stools
!SI.05

They are made of selected oak,
nicely vanished in light or dark
shades. 80 inches high, strong
and durable.
Evening star., 1925-02-17

Regular $1.95 Rugs of perfect quality, and
in excellent patterns and desirable color
ings. They will wear splendidly and are
wonderful values at this price.
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
$500 Ceorgette Scarfs
SPOT

-Ombre and Printed Georgette
Scarfs, with hand-tied fringe,
and in a wide range of colorings.
Evening star., 1925-02-17
3I-Pc. DilnertUare Set
(SecOnds), $I.98

Plain White Semi-porcelain Cot
tage Set, consisting of six each:
tea cups, saucers, bread and butter
plates, breakfast plates. fruits and
/ meat dish.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
TACOMA OPENS
 NAMING RAINIER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-A hearing is under way in the House Lands com mittee over the proposal to change the name of Mt. Rainier to Mt. Taco ma. Representative Albert Johnson urged that the name Tacoma" be adopted, saying, I've should perpetu- ate for sentiments sake the old Indian name of this Northwestern noun tain.'
 John F. Miller, representative from King county district, appeared in op- position to the change.
 c. Hart Merriam, chairman of the Geographic Board testified there was no more reason to change the name of Mt. Rainier than to change the names of other peaks in the vicinity. He declared that Tacoma had inaugu- rated a campaign to change the name of the mountain equalled only by Ger man propaganda in the United States.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
GOVERNOR BONE TO TALK OVER
 KJR TONIGHT

SEATTLE, Jan. Ex-Governor Bone of Alaska, told the Young Mems Business Club said yesterday: Alas ka will gladly greet the Post-Intelli- gencer Alaska Night" January 21, at the time of the dedication of it's thou sand watt station, KJR."
 Governor Bone will speak over KJR at S:3O tonight on Alaskan problems. He said to- the club members: Con certs, addresses and instructive infor- nation will now be spread deep into Interior Alaska, where radio sets are already going by the hundreds"
 He said San Francisco had hereto fore been closer by radio to Alaska than Seattle, it's natural gateway, and Alaskans would be eager to hear Se- attle programs. He denounced criti- cisms of the Alaska railroad because of it's expensive construction, and ridi- culed the contention that the railroad began and ended nowhere.
 R. N. Sundquist of Nome was also a guest of the club.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
REDONDO IN PORT;
 WILL SAIL SEATTLE

The steamship Redondo arrived in port this morning from Seldovia and Halibut Cove with the remainder of the seasons herring pack. The Re dondo has been a great convenience to the westward district this past year as she has given the towns a weekly boat and excellent service. She will sail for Seattle today or tomorrow, to be overhauled for the 1925 season.
 Passengers arriving on the Redon- do from Halibut Cove and Seldovia were:
 From Halibut Cove-J. M. Guild and wife; Miss Betty Hall F. Sand vik, Bert Lee, Ole Ferguson.
 From Seldovia-F. Bronson, E. c. Schnrllhardt, Andy Peterson and two steerage.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
FLYERS SAY TRIP CAN BE MADE TO
 ASIA 40 HOURS


 WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-Lieutenants Harding and Wade, world flyers, told the House Aircraft Investigation Com mittee Fleets of planes can fly to the North Pacific on the American coast in 40 flying hours. All that is needed is a mother ship at each land ing station. If the route is made a little different than our recent flight was, flights can be made at any time of the year."
 They praised the Liberty motors in the American planes and urged that the Air Service be included if the na- tiOn's first line of defense.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
Two Good Bouts At
 10. 0. E. Hall Tonight

The boxing bouts staged by the Pio- neers tonight will be good. Red" Campbell has reputation as clever mitt artist, while his opponent, Roy Lawson, has made a reputation for himself in the squared circle. Ennis Neheroff, the local boy, has made a good showing in previous bouts, while his opponent, although dark horse, will make Ennis extend himself
 The sourdough supper of beans, cof- fee and sandwiches will be cooked by an oldtimer and will have plenty of pep. Frijoles con chilli will go pretty good this kind of weather If you miss tonight's entertainment you will be sorry. Turn out and help the old timers make the affair a success La- dies are invited to attend and are ad- mitted free.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
PNEUMONIA TAKES ONE WRANGELI,
 ISLAND CREW

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The State Department was informed today that Charles We'll, one of the men taken off Wrangell Island to Siberia by the Soviet vessel, Red October, had died in Vladivostok of pneumonia. After Well reached Vladivostok on his way from Siberia, the State Department sent him small sum of money. The consul at Harbin cabled that Wells had received every possible medical attention and care. Russia is said to have ordered the twelve Eskimos at Harbin deported and the State De- partment is negotiating for the repa- triation and return to the North.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
TOYS
 USED 30 MILLION
 FEET OF LUMBER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-According to figures given out by the American, Tree Association, 400 establishments in the United States used 30,000,000 feet of lumber in the manufacture ot Christmas toys valued at $35,O00,00 and the total number of employees numbered 10000.
 One New Yorw manufacturer uses two million feet year, and the asso- citation points out that this is one of the best arguments for reforestation, so the kids will never lack Christmas trees.
 The toymakers ply their trade in the east and near east AS the forests have been denuded lumber has to be shipped from the west and southwest.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
WILL REPORT ON STATUSOF NAVY
 TO COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-The admin istration has ordered complete re. port by experts, which may change the attitude on his modernization program and that of the Navy de. partment Chairman Eberle told the Senate committee that the existing ratios are: Battleships, 5-4-3; aircraft carriers including those building 5-1-3; destroyers, 5-7-2, and submarines 5-5. 6 for Britain, the United States and
 apan respectively. Secretary Wilbur said that the ratio would be 5-5-3 when the Florida, Utah, Wyoming and Ar kansas were repaired.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
FORMER ALASKA
 BE WARDEN AT
 ATLANTA PRISON

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Attorney General Stone today appointed John Shook warden at the Atlanta peniten tiary. Stone issued laudatory epistle preceding the appointment which is greatly at variance with the facts in the case as known by Alaskans living in Skagway at the time. He said: Shook not only succeeded in captur bers of the gang whom he brought to Sitka, where they were tried and convicted"
 Shook was a deputy marshal in Southeastern Alaska from 1897 tc 1904, according to Stones record.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
RAW EGGS THE DIET
 OF ESKIMO PUPPY

LIMA, Ohio, Jan. 8.-Marris B West was puzzled.
 Donald B. McMillan, Arctic ex plorer, had given him little blue fox Espimo puppy. Before coming to Lima, the puppy had thrived on walrus meat. West was trying to decide upon a diet for the dog. The puppy helped him solve the prob. lem.
 Climbing to the top of a kitchen :. table. the dog ate nine eggs in a short time. Taking the eggs, one at time, in his mouth, the puppy returned to the floor. where the eggs were eaten-shells and all- not one egg falling out of the dogs mouth.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
COOLIDGE AGAINST ELEVATION GUNS
 CAPITAL SHIPS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-President Coolidge stands squarely against the elevation of the guns on American capital battleships, holding it a clear attempt to return to competitive ar maments, which policy the United bandoned at the Washington confer ence. The world would hail the ele- vation of thirteen of the eighteen capital ships of the American navy as a failure of the principle of the limi- tation of armaments.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
ALASKANS WEDIN
 FUNERAL PARL0R

VANCOUVER, Wash, Jan. 9.-Earl Hammersley of this city were mar ried yesterday in Vancouver funeral parlors. The young couple could not find pastor at home, so grabbed Rev. Brehne, the first one they found on the street and the funeral parlors be- ing the nearest available place, the wedding ceremony was performed there.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
ANOTHER RECORD FOR
 THE SUPER-HETERODY

Cal Brosius made another record with his super heterodyne receiving set last evening. Western Electric sta. tion, WGY, at Schenectady, N. r., came in strong about 2 o'clock with a splendid concert, and signed off at 7:25 Seward time, :25 New York time.
 DxG, at Davenport, Iowa, put on an early morning concert from low twelve to about 4 a. m. They were working with the new five K. w. plant and signed of at 12:22 Seward time, APP a. m. Davenport time.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-09
FORBES WANTED GET POSSESSION
 WOODEN FLEET

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-A. M. Mcdonald of the Patterson Mcdonald Company, of Seattle, wartime shipbuilders, tes- tified today at the trial of Chas. R. Forbes, that he invited Francis E. Pope, the Spokane cousin of former President Harding, to participate in a syndicate to purchase the govern ment's fleet of wooden ships. Morti- mer testified in December that one million dollars was offered Pope in case he succeeded in purchasing the ships, comprising two hundred and fifty wooden vessels, and turned them over to the syndicate.