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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
Now Translation Of "R. 5. v p,

A clergyman entering upon the
charge of new living not far from
London resolved to invite all his par
ishioners to an "at home" in order to
make their acquaintance, and accord
lngly sent out cards to that effect. A
district visitor calling at one of the
houses was at once accosted in this
way: "oh, Miss, have been wanting so
much to see you, for my neighbor and
nave got an invitation card, but we
are SO puzzled about the four big let
tiers in the corner. She saws they
mean Reply soon; victuals provided, >
put now you will be able to tell u.s."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

An Australian coming to America on
a recent steamer fell in with two
sharpers, who led him into many wa
gers. They were so Invariably success
full that he became suspicious they
were fixing the bets, but each new
proposition was so tempting he could
not resist it. At last, as they ap-
preached the Golden Gate, he counted
up the remnants of his roll. Gentle
men," he said to them, Il find have
Just $22 in American money left. Now.
will risk it all If you will let ma
name this last bet" The others were
curious, and knowing they could not
lose much, consented, and asked what
his proposition was. at is this" he
said. IN bet you s22 that I can yell
louder than the ships steam whistle
OF course, I'll lose" he added, "but by
lingo, l know the whistle can't be
fixed."-New York Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
Ample Apology.

A hereditary rivalry exists between
the Black Watch and the Rifle bril-
gade, and it is menace to the peace
OF these two regiments to be stationed
in the same town. A soldier of the
Black Watch at theater, in passing n
private of the Rifle brigade, stepped
heavily and perhaps Intentionally upon
the foot of the latter. Up sprang the
riheman. "You stepped on my footl"
he Missed, menacingly. WELL" said
the Highlander, apologetically, 81 did
ma best tae leap over it, but Hielan-
mon is only human, cen when he's one
OF the Black Watch. I'm ma a kan
garool"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

Bulletin 81 of the Maine Experiment
Station giving some figures of the
chemical contents OF a potato crop
says Assuming these figures to fairly
represent potatoes as grown in Maine.
crop of 200 bushels. weighing six
tons, would remove thirty-seven
pounds Of nitrogen, sixteen pounds OF
phosphoric acid and fifty-eight pounds
of potash. If the amounts and pro-
portions of fertilizing elements re-
moved by a crop could be taken as a
guide in preparing field for that crop,
the problem of supplying the proper
amount and kind of plant food to the
soil would be much simplified To
manure field for crop of potatoes,
nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash
would have to be added in about the
proportions given above and in suf-
fcient quantity to supply the vines
and tubers the land was expected to
yield. A formula made up ON this
basis would be very materially differ
emit from any mixed fertilizer on the
market and would contain the fertiliz-
ing elements in about the following
proportions: Nitrogen, 5 parts; phos-
phoric acid. 2 parts; and potash, y
parts.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
How to Mend Gloves.

II you wish to mend your gloves
neatly, turn them inside out and sew
them over and over with fine cotton
Unread. Silk seems to cut the kid.
II there is a tear, set piece Of kid
under 1t and secure it with a few
STITCHES; if you have not the kid Of
the right color. use bit OF ribbon or
SILK Save the best part of the old
pair to mend the new. Court plaster
VIII mend break nicely, but always
stiffens the kid.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

This is one of the most poisonous
native plants in the United States, be-
ing rapidly fatal to both man and ami
mails. The roots are especially dan
gerous, because the taste. being aro-
matte and to some people suggestive
of horseradish, parsnips, artichokes or
sweet cicely, is apt to lead children to
eat them when they are found forced
out of the soil by washing, freezing
or other causes in the early spring.
Cattle sometimes eat the tubers, and
in marshes they are poisoned by drink
ing water contaminated by the juice
of roots that have been crushed by be-
ing trampled upon. No estimate can
be made of the amount of damage done
to livo stock, but it is very consider
able. The human victims average sew
eral Fer ennum.
The prominent symptoms of the
poisoning are colicky pains, vomiting,
staggering, Inconsistencies, and
frightful commissions ending in death.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
All the birds Known.

Perhaps the best private collection
of stuffed and living birds in the
world belongs to the King of Portu-
gal, who is an enthusiastic ornitholo-
gist. Scientists from all parts of the
world add to his cases and cages, and
It is believed that he has one specimen
of every important bird family at pres
emit known.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
awful Experience co.

Hungry Higgins-Wotever
don't never let no old jay q
into gittin' a hard cider jag.
Weary Watkins-Such a heal
Headache? You git plum
house. Time I got roped in
game, 1 sawed a half a cord
before l knowed what l was
indianapolis Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
Generous Soul,

Pardon me. sir" began TIL
81 called in the interest of
poor children. l thought yc
like to contribute to our fresh
for them"
Certainly" replied the be
suburbanite. you may take
as you please from my place,
on earth are you going to car
Philadelphia Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
DUTCH CHURCH AND BoERs.
Traditions which the Advent of Colo
nists Failed to Il ase.

Iraditions which the Advent of Colo
Mats Failed to Il ase.
This Dutch church was a privileged
church and it had long traditions of its
own which even the advent of colon
lists of all nationalities failed to erase,
says the Fortnightly Review. 1t has
furnished the backbone of that curious
oligarchy which has been cited as such
an anomalous feature of the Boer
states. Its peculiar religious tenets
have been narrow and Calyinistic, and
we cannot really expect much from the
pastors and elders and deacons of a
church that has fostered on one hand
the pide Of the Koopman and on the
other the pride of the Calvinist in re-
ligion. Here is almost the worst pos
sible combination for a colonial
church. Setting out from perfectly diff
ferent standpoints. the old Dutch CO.
lonial church seems to join hands with
the antiquated despots of a Spanish
South American viceroyalty. Such a
viceroyalty, with its cumbrous church,
and state apparatus, presupposed a
home monopoly in all things, from the
manufacture of horseshoe to the ap-
pointment of prtoendary. In the
same way Dutch East India com
pany, with its precise and silly rules
about colonial trade, official etiquette,
precedence and ceremonies, all framed
and manipulated by chamber of sew
enteen at Amsterdam, meant a close
monopoly. To-day the Boer states
have proved themselves worthy sue
cessors of clique of mnnopolists.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

Mrs. Walldoff-Which of the
cestors are yours and which d
husbands?
Mrs. Justin-Oh. it's a funn
about them ancestors. The de(
got 'em mixed while fixing the'
and we couldn't tell t'othel
which. so we punched the WI
and called them our ancestors
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

What would you do If YOU
play the piano as good as cam
ed a young lady of the housemi
"Shure, an OF wouldn't get q
aged at all, at all. ord kape ro'
.arnin' till Oh could play it dae
was the reply.-Chicago News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

Wouldn't you like to eat
breakfast in bed?"
"Goodness-no; eating breakf
bed would demoralize me so l c
get up and earn the monsy to
Detroit Free Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

$50 you studied the Rus
guage?"
Yes. I make it a rule
something of the language
country l visit"
Did. you make any progre
Eyes. I got so l could tell
the brakeman On a railway
calling out the name of a st
catching cold" Washington
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
Didn't Act Natural.

Mrs. Meeks-How peculiar you
band acts tonight. Is he intoxl
Mrs. Weeks-No-and that &C
for his peculiar conduct. It's 70
time he has been sober for years
cago News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

SIS this a case OF long st
madam" asked the doctor of
tents wife.
"Oh, my goodness, mol" she
HE hasn't been on his feet
weeks. Chicago News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
OUR BUDGET
eos1E GOOD JOKES
AND SELEcfE
a variety of Quips, CHE.
to Cause "a Smile
Jetssm from the Tlda
witty Sayings.


A Literary shocb
I'm very fond of wits,
Meekton. Henrietta and
great deal"
I have just been readip,
game"
I never look at such be
affect me like downright in
The men who wrote SON
seem to think they know
the game than Henriett
Washington Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
Happy Thought

Hostess-Play your favor,
Miss De Thump-Every pi
is a favorite.
Hostess-Then-er-play
else.-New York Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AORICULTURIST

Some Up-to-Date Hints About Gull
tivstion of the Soil and Yields
Observation-Disclosures yiticuIturs and
Horticulture.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

Would you be surprised
loved your" he said softly.
Rather say amused" she
Philadelphia North America
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
Same old story.

Brown-What's become OF wal
Robinson-Ohl gone wrong. :
by a woman.
Brown-Really! | didn't Kn'
was married.-Ally Sloper.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

At the Missouri Experiment Station
Prof. Schweitzer measured the leaf
surface of vigorous corn plant of av-
erage development. The total surface
Of the - leaves and sheaths was found
to be $3.50 square inches, or about "a
square feet.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

Weeds have a value. The writer
once heard Professor Bailey say that
the weed is the friend of the farmer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

The fastest flowing river in the
world is the Sutlej, in India. It's de-
scent is $4,000 feet in 1870 miles.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

Farmer-"What are you dol
apple tree, eh?"
Thief-"Beg pardon, sir.
I've just fallen out of a balloc
King.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10
CAPITAL CHARACTER
LAWMAKERS NOTABLE FOR Pc
CULIARlTIES. D

Pen Sketches of Members
Conspicuous for Eccentricities of One
Sort or Another-Cy Sideways Ample
Observation-Disclosures or Good Fellows.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-10

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
LIVES OF THE PRESIDENTS.
"A Series of Lectures. Proposed 70
BrfEhtwOOd Public school.

John G. Keene, Secretary of the Bright
wood Avenue Citizens Association, has
sent to the District Commissioners a reso-
luton relating to the addressing Of school
children once each month on the lives OF
the Presidents. The resolution Is as fol-
lows: - .s... q.
Whereas the Brightwocd Avenue Citizens Asso-
citation appreciates the action OF the Board Of
Trade in requesting one Of its members to ad-
dress the children Of the public schools OF the
District on the subject OF George Washington
upon the anniversary OF his birth, February y of
each year. therefore. be it go.
Resolved. That the Brightwood Avenue Citi-
zens' Association desire to carry further this ad
mirable idea and suggest that one Of the members
OF the Board of Trade shall be requested to ap.
pear before the children of the Brishtwood
school at least once month Of each year during
the school term and deliver address to them
upon the public and private fife OF our Presi-
dents. taking them in regular order and endeavof-
ing to refer properly to all OF them during the
school term Of each year Be it further
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be
referred to other associations for consideration
and action thereon they may deem proper,
and that the same shall be also referred to the
District Commissioners fer their approval Of the
suggestion.
The school board. in pas ing on the ques-
ton. have informed the Commissioners that
there Is no objection to the plan proposed
by the Brightwocd association.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
DEwEY's PRIZE MONEY SUIT.
Justice HaEner Calls on Secretary
Long for Certain Papers.

Justice Hagner Calls on Secretary
Long for Certain Papers.
On motion of counsel for Admiral George
Dewey, in connection with the proceedings
instituted by him for prize money against
the United States. in the Supreme Court
OF the District, Justice Hagner yesterday
signed an order calling upon the Secretary
of the Navy to submit certain papers
material to the adjudication Of the mat
ter. These papers contain a copy of an
inventory list or appraisement of property
captured from the Spanish Government by
Admiral Dewey's fleet from Spain in or
about the arsenal at Cavite. on the Island
of Luzon. during the Spanish American
war. The papers referred TO are other than
those containing the report of Capt. Joseph
B. Coughlan. presiding officer OF the naval
board appointed to survey, appraise, and
inventory the property captured and ap
propriated for the use Of the United States.
The information asked by Admiral
Dewey's counsel. Messrs. Herbert and
Micou. also refers to any returns made OF
any pay officer or other person connected
with the United States Navy accounting
for any property received or receipted for
by him, and also the appraised value Of
such property appraised or received The
property referred to are the vessels Isla
de Cuba, Isla de Luzon. and Don Juan de
Austria, now in the United States Navy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
The New Grand-ContinuOus yaude-
vile.

The New Grand-COntinuOus vaude-
vile.
Continuous polite vaudeville will IN
wind It's endless chain of amusements at
the New Grand next week. The innoya-
tion, which is the most popular form OF
amusement in New York city, has been
introduced by Manager Chase for that
week only, in honor of the Shriners. who
will be in convention here and also to
Grand's season. which has been by far
more profitable and successful than any
other theatre in the city. Fifteen ex-
traordinary acts will revolve upon the
stage daily, beginning at p. m. and con-
tinuing without intermission until the
midnight hour There will be no Increase
in prices and therefore the arrangement
assures to the patrons OF the theatre
more than twice as much pleasure as
they have been accustomed to derive from
the New Grand bills.
Heading the lists Of artists engaged is
John Ransone. the popular mono
logist, who will give his famous imper-
sonation labeled Croker in New York. :"
Mr.. Rausone's characterization Of the
Boss" is admirably executed and it
evokes continuous and applausive laugh
ter. He is a Noble OF the Mystic Shrine.
also and has prepared some bon mots for
the especial delectation of his brethren.
Filson and Enroll have been engaged for
the week. and will certainly please with
their farce, Men versus Women" one
OF the cleverest satires in vaudeville.
Harry and Kate Jackson, newcomers OF
high repute, Will present "a Bachelors
Home with its scintillating comedy
scenes. Jack Norworth. who made quite
a hit here recently. will reappear with
new comic songs and jestings. Louise
Dresser. the handsome statuesque singer.
and her pickaninnies will furnish de-
lightful speciality. Pete Baker. the Ger
man comedian. always a favorite. will
provide lavish display of fun fireworks.
Willis and Collins. the travesty duo. will
convulse everybody who sees their
'Galatea Up to Date" The English ven-
triloquist, E. F. Reynard. will give a
most interesting exhibition of his power.
John A. West. the "black-face' musical
comedian. is to appear in a specially of a
kind much liked here. The Nondescrpt
Trio of acrobats and high kickers will
have novelty act to do. Dancing of the
most attractive kind will be provided by
the charming Goldsmith Sisters. A novel
comic horizontal bar act will be given by
the Rice Brothers. Nellie Burt, the sing
ing and dancing coincidence: Ray and
Ewart, and the Holloway Trio conclude
the bill As the New Grand. being open
on three sides to every breeze that blows.
is the most comfortable theater on warm
evenings. it is easily to be seen that it
will be the Mecca for everybody next
week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
SENATOR GEARS DINNER.
Members of the Iowa Delegation II
COnEress Entertained

Members OF the Town Delegation In
COnEress Entertained.
Senator Gear of Iowa gave dinner last
night at the Portland in honor of the
Iowa Congressional delegation, all the
members of which. with their ladies' were
present with the exception of Representa-
tive Cousins. who was detained by i'm
portant business. The banquet hall in
which the dinner was served had been
transformed into veritable scene from
fairyland. High banks of roses emitted
their sweet fragrance. and tiny bulbs OF
electric lights beneath the foliage of
palm trees and rubber plants enhanced
the beauty. Witty and humorous speeches
made the occasion one Of much enjoyment
Among those present were: Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. Walker, Judge N. NJ. Hub
bard of Cedar Rapids. Paymaster and
Mrs. Belknap. and the following Repre-
sentatives from Iowa: Messrs. Hedge,
Lane, Henderson. Haugen. Lacey. Hull.
Hepburn. Mcpherson. Doliiver. and
Thomas.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
THE FIGHT AT sAMAR.
General Macarthur Confirms Reports
Concerning 1t.


General Macarthur yesterday morning
cabled the following account Of the Samar
engagement to the War Department:
with reference to your telegram Of
14th. the rumored engagement in Samar
reported in the cablegram Of General Otis,
May 4. has been confirmed by reports re-
Gently received from Henry T. Allen, For
tythird Regiment, U. S. Volunteer In
fantry, commanding Samar Island, that
the detachment OF thirty-one men sta
toned at Catubig was attacked April 10
by 600 men with 200 rifles and one cannon.
Our men were quartered in convent
which was fired next day by burning hemp
thrown from an adjoining church. The
detachment attempted to escape by the
river. The men getting into boat were
killed: the rema ming men entrenched
themselves near the river and held out
two days longer. facing the most adverse
circumstances until rescued by Lieutenant
Sweeney and ten men. Uver 200 Of the at
tacking party many of them reported as
having come from Luzon Island, are re-
ported killed and wounded. Lieutenant
Sweeney reports the streets to be covered
with dead insurgents.
"killed-Sergeants Dustin l.. George,
William ]. Hall: Corporals Herbert II.
Cu"dius, JUN j. II. Hamilton, tOOk Bur
ton Z. Hess; Musician Burton r. Wagner;
Privates Treflie. Pomelow, Otto B. Loose
Stephen Apperti. Joseph NOEL, John E.
Kuhn, Ralph H. Zim. Edward Braman,
Chester A. Conklin, Walter E. Collins, Jo-
seph ]. Koruna, Henry Dumas. Philip Sal
ing, and George A. Slack, all of Company
II. Forty third Regiment, U. s. " Infan-
try.
"Wounded-Privates Lester Ruchworth,
Harry C. Lee. Michael J. Faron, James II.
Clancy. Company II. Forty-third U. S. V.
Infantry; Corporal White. Company +,
Forty third Volunteer Infantry.
"a copy OF Henry T. Aliens report vas
forwarded by mail yesterday. The Iloilo
CPanay) cable is broken by an earthquake
and 1t is difficult to procure more definite
information"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
Kernnn's-"The bohemian BurIcs-
Quers.v

Miner and Vans bohemian Burles-
quers,'' which made such a favorable i'm
preston last season at the Lyceum. is to
be next weeks attraction. beginning with
Monday matinee. The performance is in
three parts, an opening burlesque known
as "Beauty's Apple" an olio of eight
vaudeville numbers. followed by the
original farce comedy "A Case of Con-
this portion OF the entertainment Is dra-
matically correct, scenically perfect and
correctly costumed and something quite
novel and surprisingly clever may be ex-
pected. Billy B. Van as Patsy. our old
friend. and Vevie Nobriga as Carrots. will
assume the leading roles. to be assisted by
the other members of the company and
twenty handsome girls.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
ADMIRAL and Mrs. pewey Return.

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey returned yes
terday afternoon from their Western trip.
There were few persons at the station on
their arrival and they Immediately drove
to their home at Beauvoir. That the party
had accumulated a vast amount OF souve-
Mrs during the journey was attested by
the huge load under which the porter
struggled from the car to the carriage.
All of the members of the party seemed
to be In the best Of health. and the Adj
miral stated the trip had been very en-
ioyable.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
Alleged Seizure of American Beef.

AT the State Department nothing il
known of the seizure and detention at
Laurence Marques of American besf. 1t is
said. however, that since the treaty with
Portugal expired in 1892. and has not yet
been renewed Portugal has the right rs
neutral nation to object to the passage
through her territory Of merchandise
which she declares to be contraband OF war.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
NO MORE DEFECTIVE SHELLS.
A Warning to the DriSgs-Seabur
Ordnance Company.

Ordnance Company.
The Navy Department yesterday sent a
very severe letter to the Driggz-S eabury
Ordnance Company. notifying them that
$50 shells of their manufacture had been
found defective, which must be replaced at
their expense. ard admon:shing them to
beware in the future Of permitting such
supplies to be furnished to the Depart
ment. -.-ef
The letter was called forth By report
from Commander Eaton, Ordnance inspec-
tor at Boston. who some time. ago. on COM
plant OF naval officers. had been ordered
to inspect each and every shell in his dis
trict. He reported yesterday. saying that
he had found $50 finch shells which were
rot up to the requirements.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
To See the Eclipse of the Sun.

The despatch boat Dolphin is expected
to arrive in this city from Porto Rico
Sunday. Secretary Long and party Of
friends may board her for trip to Fort
Monroe to witness the eclipse of the sun.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-17
Troop. Going to Cuba.

The War Department has been informed
that detachment OF the Fifth Infantry,
consisting Of. two officers and 1870 men.
left Fort Sheridan Tuesday morning for
Santiago Cuba.