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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
WALL SCROLLS

Hand painted, Ivory finished. Japan-
ese Wall Scrolls are all the rage now
and you should not be without one Of
these beautiful, richly finished wall
decorations in your home They make
very exceptional gifts at any season
of the year.
EACH
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
POT POURRI BAGS

A large assortment of delicately per.
umed bags to scent the lingerie in
my-lady's dresser. Better and more
genteel than any perfume.
AT from zoe each on up. See them.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
Not All "Fine" Arfs

There are many arts not anon.
those we conventionaly call fine"
which seem to me fundamental for
living -Havelock Ellis
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
One Idea of Geniu.

Genius Is mild form of insanity
that cnuses nan 10 Toll necessarily
without knowing what he will get for
his labors.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
Expectations Vary

Some expect peans With their b.
valves. Others are :slnd rnoreh TO
find the shells well supplied with oys
ters.-Louisville Courier-JournaI
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
BAROMETER FLOWERS

nesides being beautiful decoration
they accurately foreteI the weather
y IN real clay flower pot. A
rev OF these catered about the home
lends touch of cheer.
EACH
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
INCENSE BURNERS

A dash of the Orient in your home
adds just the necessary touch to
make your party a success.
EACH re and 81 M
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
ASH TRAYs!
In the new crackIe Glass

imported from Czechoslovakia. A
, .sIy DAINTY and useful article, espec.
1ally for card parties. An excellert
gift. Several sizes.
rRicEs ---.65c, s1.1O and 80 o.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
Wise Physicionsi

In the Middle ages physicians were
accustomed to warn their patients
against eating cells, because in this
way they would be sure to lose their
voices
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11

A delieaey much priced by tbs
Hindu consists Of bamboo seeds
roasted and afterwsrd mixed with
honey.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
INCENSE

The very best grades of Hindu, Co
mesh, Durbar and Yogi brands either
IN Duik or mailer lots. Let us serve
you We know you'll like it.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
Unlucky Mas

The superstition thai lgpies are
unlucky is based on the l,elief that
they are the only birds which did not
go into the ark with Noah
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
Largest Museum,

The British museum, in London,
which includes the British Museum
of Natural History, is undoubtedly the
largest Institution of this kind.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
Automatic Couer

An inkwell with cover connected
with pen-holding rack in such way
that 1t is closed when the pen Is on
the rack, has been invented
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
His Wife Kno,Us Him,

Jud Tun1ins says he'd like to run
for office, only his wife, while person.
ally forgivin', might feel morally hound
as a good citizen TO vote agin him.
Washington Star
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
GLE IS FOR Nh.
OCCASIONS
HANDICAPPED CANDLES

A limited number Of the large 1O-inch
handicapped candles in assorted col
. hAOF ---------.-------- --.-...----.-.... zoe
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
BroUe Man

brave man is doctor who at
tends case of nerves and prescribes
regular job.-New Haven Register
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
ARTIFICIAL FRUIT

oranges Pears, Peaches. Apples,
grapes Plums, Bananas, etc. in
g that defy the real things.
EACH
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
Speak Kindly

Kind words are the golden rivers
which help to hold together the spin
tered vase Of human happiness.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
Mixed Condiments

The discovery that he has invested,
in sailed mine is apt to make !.
man peppery.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
A joyful Wedd;np

Alabama Exchange-The ushers EN-
braced a group of intimate friends OF
the bridegroom.-Bo Transcript.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11
WALL ORDERS FILLED PROMPT
lY. SEND US YOUR ORDERI!
BATHING GIRLS

Just nice little decorative trinket
which may be used as a favor at
dinner parties,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11

ALL MAIL ORDERS MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY A CHECK OR
MONEY ORDER.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-11


EVERY SO often someone predicts
the end of the world. But the old
sphere rolls right along. They will
find themselves in the predicament
of the lad who cried wolf" one of
these days for the lightning and
thunder. the fire and birthstone, will
descend and no one Will believe thar
1t is the end of all things earthly, ev
en- then.
" r N
MRS. ROWENS mother says that
her prophetess-daughSer should be
spanked.
" r NJ
ONE cannot help but wonder how
the Rowenites like to run around on
these cold morning la Adam and
Eve, munching their carrots and
washing them down with aqua pura
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
SECOND TRIAL IN
} ALLEGED COUNTY
FRAUDcASE OPENS
Hunt and Latta Face Crimi-
nal Court Jury on En-
bezz|ement Charge.

Second trial of Edwin A. Hunt.
1899 Washington Blvd, real estate
dealer, on a charge of conspiracy
with Richard ". Sipe, former county
clerk. and viii III. Latta, attorney,
Claypool to embezzle $4,000 of
Marion County funds was begun to-
day in Criminal Court.
Hunt. Lattta and s, .je were to
have been tried together but sepa-
rate trials were asked before the
case opened, A jury disagreed in the
first trial Of Hunt and Latta In
June, 1923.
Sipe pleaded guilty to conspiracy
to embezzle. and embezzlement of a
total Of s155.00O in county funds
April IA, 1922. and was sentenced
two to fourteen years in the Indiana
State Prison. Sipe served two years
and was paroled.
The State charges that Hunt and
Latta promoted a deal in which Sipe
Invested county funds for his per-
ohal gain. They deny they had any
knowledge Sipe was using county
funds.
Selection of a jury was still under
way this afternoon, twenty talesmen
having been examined during, the
morning. 81.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
FIRE ATTRIBUTED
] TOSUDDENDEkTH
Doctor Believes Stricken
Men hpcked Over Lamp

Death dkRobert e. Bell. IA, farmer
living near Lawrence, Ind. whose
body was taken from his flaming
home early Sunday morning. was
due to heart trouble, DR.. s. e. Rec
ords Of Lawrence, said today.
/. DIR. Records. called by the tele-
phone operator, found Mr.. Bells
house in flames. Plnging through
fire and smoke, he dragged Mr.. Bell
out. DIR. Records, said he believed
Mr.. Bell had had a heart attack, and.
afser calling the telephone girl. fell
dead, knocking over coal oil lamp.
He was dead when DIR. Records
reached him. The body was not
badly burned.
y The home, in which Mr.. Bell lived
Ialone, burned to the ground before
the fire department from FIT. Ben
iamin Harrison arrived
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16

AAAN4At &0& &@@sA@e*%<e@ ~O@%eSs
1T think an election would be
premature now because folks are not
well informed on the subject. but it
looks as II that is the only way left
to combat the present movement for
the commission plan, Snethen said.
Unless. there is some organized
opposition the commission govern
ment proposal will be successful.
I" IF we circulate petitions they
probably will be of another color
from the Shank petitions, for the
commission plan, so persons can-dis-
tinguish between the two.
81 think the federation will go
on record favoring the city manager
plan. 8t
E. J.. Sexton, chairman of a COM
mittee to investigate the proposed
city manager movement. will report
Thursday. sr'
John f. White, secretary. has
voiced sentiment favoring the city
manager plan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
WOMAN IS HELD
IN GIRLS DEATH
Authorities Start Probe Of
Alleged Operation.
By United Press

Bp United Press
CHICAGO. Feb. 16.-Lucy Hager-
man, a midwife was taken into Gus.
tody today in connection with the
ceath of Mrs. Nine Harding Pierce,
former University of Illinois coed.
who died few days after her mar
riage to Logan F. Pierce. Illinois
alumnus. as the. result of an illegal
operation.
Lucy's telephone number was
found in the Pierce apartment. She
stated that she did not remember
seeing Mrs. Pierce last Tuesday, the
day the operation is said to have
been performed. :.
She is being held pending the in
quest.
Captain William Russell of the
Hyde Park police station, who found
the midwife. stated that he had re-
ceiveC information Pierce would be
present at the inquest this after
noon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
'DROWNS'
SAFETY MEASURE
'ConstabuIary Bill Showed
Under on Postponement
Vote.

Senator Moorhead's bill creating a
State department Of public safety
died today when the Senate, with
one dissenting vote-that Of Moor
postponed 1t.
The measure was attacked by
Senator NejdI. Republican floor
leader. as state constabulary bill
in disguisc." 1t had the backing OF
the administration. 49,. '---,. * Z.
The bill would have created a d.
rector Of public safety. combining
under him the present departments
of State police. factory inspection.
department OF conservation, boiler
inspection, fire prevention and that
Of women and children, eliminatig
the department of oil inspection.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
GERRY -MANDER IS SEEN
Bill Puts Lawrence County Into Re.
publican District.

A bill introduced today by Senator
Henrod, Loogootee. Republican,
would remove Lawrence County
from the third congressional dis
trict and put it in the second. The
move is said to be gerry.nnander
to make the Second district safely
Republican. as Lawrence ii Re-
publican County, whose votes have
been going to waste in a hopelessly
Democratic district.
Senator Holmes. Gary, Republican,
whose administration banking bills
have gone on the rocks. introduced
a measure Incorporating important
parts Of the lost bills. Under 1t. the
State could have four more banks
examiners, and State and private
banks could become members of the
Federal Reserve system. now for
hidden by Indiana law.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
WOULD EXTEND
MEMORIAL LEVY
Need for 100000 More
Seen by Commission

Extension OF the 6-mills-a-year
levy tor the Indiana World War Me-
mortal building fund for six years 10
raise y2.000,o00 more. was asked Of
State Legislature, in bill introduced
by Representative Pittenger. Selma.
today.
The bill is backed by the
State World War Memorial Com
mission, which is in charge. of con-
struction Of the plaza in Indian
apolis.
A 6-mill a year levy established in
1919 for the building fund expires
with taxes assessatle this year and
payable in 1926, This win have
raised about s2,ooO,oOO by 1926.
The commission believes at least
$2.000,000 more will be needed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
GUiiSatiOn

T7F claims of John La
Fieleo, colored, Newcas-
L. tie. Ind, are correct
passing automobiles soon may
generate electricity for farm.
ers.
Ia Fieleo, in Indianapolis to-
day, to interest local persons,
said he has a device operating
at a Newcastle filling station
like this:
Automobile runs over a board
which forces down a lever to a
piston in an air compressor.
Compressed air is kept in a sto-
rage tank. Even pressure rom
tank operates an air er gine
which runs a. small dynamo.
La Fieieo said the scheme
can be varied SO trains will gen.
crate current for station lights
or even so animals going to the
water trough will step on a
plank and contribute their share
to spreading light in rural COM
mmiities.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16

tors have done all they can for him.
lest the strain of moving might
snuff out whatever remaining spark
OF life there may be In his body.
A platform made OF two by four
planks will be dropped to the physi-
clans to place Collins on It. and the
derrick boom which has lifted the
dirt from the pit will hoist him to
the surface.
Physicians say that II Collins is
alive he must be brought up in a
recumbent position to relieve him OF
all possible strain.
He will be taken to a surgical
tent near the shaft for medical treat
ment, II alive. and then as soon as
his condition permits, to a hospital
in Louisville.
II the explorer is dead, an inquest
will be called by county authorities
to return formal verdict on his
death.
Boulder on Footf
II the slide which cut off the natu-
raj entrance to Collins prison freed
the explorer from the boulder which
pinioned his foot 1t will take only .
short time to remove him. rescuers
said In event he Is still held fast
by the boulder. 1t will take five or
six hours to free him from its vice
like grasp.
Repeated sound tests assured the
diggers they were nearing the vic
tim. Picked miners crawled into the
original entrance to the cave to the
point where it was blocked by slides
and listened to tappings by men at
the bottom of the rescue shaft. They
said it would break through near
the spot where Collins lies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16

The theft was committed sew
eral days ago. The tablet. about
two feet by eighteen inches in
dimension. was unbolted from the
boulder. Legion officials believe
a fanatic. opposed to the Legion.
took the tablet off, and may have
thrown it in Fan Creek. nearby.
GAlbraith' was killed when an
altornobile In which he was be-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
SHADOWS ENFOLD BEAUTY
DAUGHTER OF RICH WELSH BARON DROPS OUT OF SIGHT
AND MONTHS OF SEARCH BY FAMILY is FRJITLESS

outdoorsman. shooting
at politics. set himself to writing and to painting
continent
is that
the
One OF the pepexing
present theory in tiny welsh
village probably simple
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
HOURLY TEMPERATURES

ing taken from Casino Gardens
to the Union Station to catch a
night train failed to make a turn
and crashed over grade.
The Legion will replace the
tablet. A way to clamp 1t to the
boulder so thieves cannot remove
it is being sought Several
months ago an attempt to take
the plate was discovered. several
bolts having been loosened.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
TEXTBOOK TRUST AIT
Bill Introduced. to Have School Wsris
Done BY State.

Indiana would be placed 1 r.. posi-
tor to compete with the so-called
school book trust, through provisions
Of q bill introduced in the Houae
today by Representative McMinn.
Elwood.
The measure provides that the
writing, compilation. printing, dis
tribution and copyrighting of all
school books used in the State shall
be done within the State. Existing
school book contracts would not be
affected. An appropriation OF $50, 900
Is provided to begin the work. =
lThe bill provides the school books
shall be printed at State institutions
and loaned to school children free.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
ACTION TAKEN ON SLICK
Senate Judiciary Committee Reports
M Favorably ON Nomination.
BV Times Special

BU Times Special
WASHINGTON, Fec. ,o.-The
Senate Judiciary Committee today re-
ported favorably on the appointment
Of Thomas w. Slick OF South Bend
as the second Federal judge for In
diana, 1t is now a mere formality
Tor the Senate as whole to con-
firm the appointment. With Sticks
domination now through all prelimi-
mary stages. Senator James e. Wat
son is happy over the unusual stu
alton which permitted him to name
two Federal judges within the perio,l
Of q few months. his selection of
Judge Baltzeli several months ago
having been his first triumph in the
face OF tremendous opposition and
administration unwillingness. ~
Slick was Watsons first choice for
the second judgeship created by the
Hickey bill, and though he went
through an empty ceremony of hear
ing the arguments put forth in the
interests Of other candidates he never
deviated from his original plan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
s35o,ooo LEASE SIGNED
Indiana Wan Paper Company Takes
Over Old Fire Station.

The Indiana Wall Paper Company
has taken a niEets-nine-year lease on
the site Of old No. 13 fire station on
the north side Of Maryland St., be-
tween Meridian and Pennsylvania
Sts., it has been announced by Victor
r. Jose, president Of the company.
The site was leased from Joseph
e. Reagan, president of the Bald
win-Miller Company. wholesale jew
elrs. Rentakfor the ninety.nine years
will be about $325.000.
The Indiana Wall Paper Company
will move to the neV location at
expiration Of lease on its present
quarters. 27 e. Maryland ST.. lin five
years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16

f-7ONDON LEAD on a win
( III FOOTBALLS
IL Thus did darkness
British wondered thrilled. VI
a perfect Sherlock Holmes
Wimbledon, a
socially
Of servants and a companion.
social standing
shed whp father third
10000 Welsh
magnificent Newport,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
EXPECT TO ENTER CHANNEL
BY EVENING, EXPERTS SAY
Plan Is to Approach Entombed Man
From Chamber Which He Dis
covered Before Becoming Caught
in Narrow Entrance.
By FOSTER EGNER

AT THE MOUTH OF SAND CAVE, KY. Feb. 16.--One
working with hand tools ina cramped position end
of the lateral drift driving toward Floyd Collins make
through five feet of solid before
lead to Collins is reached.
just victory seemed to be within the grasp of workmen
the fate which has repeatedly blocked their efforts checked
program again
1t supposed that the pitmen would pierce the
cavern at any moment The communque however in
dcatd the dggrs will reach their goal before evening in
view of the new obstacle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
MANAGER TO BE TALKED
Proposed Change to Be Discussed
BY Realtors.

City manager form Of municipal
government will be discussed by In
dianapolis Real Estate Board at
luncheon "Wednesday at Chamber of
Commerce, Henley I, Hotel. execu-
tive secretary, said today.
Members will engage in a round.
table discussion Of the subject. with
Frank E. Gates, president, presiding.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
SUNDAY CLOSING ASKED
Christian Women Send Letter to Po-
~ s, lice Chief Rilxhoff.

Police Chief Herman Rikhoff today
received a letter signed "The Chris
tan Women of (, the Christian
Church asking that soft drink
places and pool rooms be closed on
Sundays.
Such places are, the cause Of
many accidents and law violations.
the communication said. "They are
operated for tn purposes of making
money and are the hiding places for
thieves, crooks and white mule run.
ners." "
Rikhoff's administration was COM
mended for law enforcement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
4REvALuATl0N' PASSED
House Sends Bin to Governor BY
Vote Of 80 to 1.

BY . vote Of 20 to l, the Rarker
Senate bill providing for revalustion
of all real estate in 1926 instead Of
1926 was passed by the House today
and sent to the Governor.
The Clements venue nill, redrafted
after fight in the House over its
original provisions, passed by a vote
Of S6 to O, The bill permits judges
to name three persons as eligible
successors two OF whom would be
striken or )by attorneys for each Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
STORM DOES DAMAGE
South Germany Suffers; Bavarian
Town Isolated.
Bu United Press

Bu United Press
BERLIN, Feb. 16.-A severe storm
swept over south Germany during
the weekend. The town of Ehrwald.
Bavaria. still was cut off from tele-
phone and telegraph communication
today and it was reported the situ-
alton there Is serious. After the
storm had passed fire broke out and
destroyed many houses. A number
of persons were injured.
Damage was severe and many
were injured in vicinity of Weibesse.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
Ex-CHAMP IS MENTIONED
Stokes Attempted t, Obtain State
ment From PugiIist, Is Charge.
Bv United Pres,


CHICAGO, Feb. 1s.--An alleged
attempt to induce Jack Johnson,
former negro heavyweight champion.
to swear he had been intimate with
Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes. was de-
scribed today at the Stokes defama-
ton of character trial.
w. e. d. Stokes, New York mil.
lionaire, conspired TO defame the
character of his former wife by
bribing several PERSONS to swear she
had lived in a notorious resort, ac-
cording to the indictment. w. w.
Smith, assistant States attorney.
charged in his statement today that
johnson was approached by Stokes
agent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
FIRST LICENSE ARREST
Police Begin Drive Against Autoists
without 1925 Plates.

Amos Cole. 2s. of 3449 College
Ave., was the first person arrested in
Indianapolis on charge Of driving
without 1925 automobile license. Po-
lice began making arrests today.
Shortly after Coles arrest three
other drivers were slated on the
same charge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
Galbraith Memorial Tablet Gone

ET theft OF the bronze plate
from the boulSer raarking
the spot on Speedway
Ave, near the Riverside pumping
station. where Frederick W. Cal
Sraith. late national commander
>o, the American Legion. lost his
lifS June Q. 1921, was reported to-
,sssa.l " American Legion national
4 ncadqt iarters.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16

This also was the message to the
State highway commission late
Saturday, it was said.
Seek More Funds
The Reformatory trustees seek
additional funds to complete the in
stitution. 1t is said the Governor
discussed with them charges Of ex-
travagance sir chat part of the Re-
formatory constructed.
Highway commission desires more
money for road construction than
that represented by receipts from
gasoline tax and automobile license
fees.
The resignation talk was rife
around the Legislature.
Legislative Hand Seen
1t is understood that in delivering
the reported ultimatum the Governor
expressed sentiments of the Senate
finance committee and the House
ways and means committee.
1T looks like they're going to
force us to resign" said Joseph e.
Hennings, Anderson. reformatory
trustee. q
Lips Are Sealed
Following the conference the trus-
tee refused to make any further
statement and jackson declared no
information on whether the trustees
would resign would come from his
office.
Other members of the board are:
Charles w. Mouch, Newcastle, pres
ident; William w. Cave, French
Lick, vice president and Oren s.
Hack, Indianapolis. Secretary.
1T don't talk about matters of
that kind, and this office has not a
word to say. ] expect you can get
plenty of information outside"
Jackson said.
The Reformatory was allowed
$3.50. 900 under the budget for build
ing purposes this year and Mt a re-
cent hearing before the joint COM
mite A. l.. Niles. superintendent,
pleaded for $500,000 to complete
buildings necessary in the conduct
Of the institution.
Cost Is Criticised
Representative J.. Glenn Harris.
Gary. member of the House commit
tee, declared:
TITS costing ten times as much to
do work at the Reformatory as 1t
does anywhere else"
Senator Robert L. Moorhead, chair
man Of the Senate finance committee.
declared it appeared the trustees had
a 'lot to answer for"
The trustees are to appear be-
fore the joint committee OF the
House and Senate a. 1880 tonight to
answer the chsrgcs against them.