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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
she gave Hsr.s,t

The York (Maine) Transcript SAYS
that a Portland minister recently
called upon one of the families in his
parish. He assembled the steps and
knocked at the door. Receiving no re-
Spouse he was about to depart. when
he heard a window in the next house
open and a woman's voice: Mrs.
Smith, the minister's at your door /"
What was the pastors surprise and
amusement when he caught Mrs.
Smiths" response waited gently
around the corner OF the house: "shi
don't you s'pose | know "" The NEXT
Sunday after service Mrs. Smith" met
her pastor and expressed her sorrow,
that she was away when he had eaIlaa
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

Ties a very bright young man"
said the mother.
"Oh, / know that" returned the
daughter. "In fact, he's too honest"
"Impossible!" cried the mother. A
young man can't-be too honest"
ooh, yes, he can" returned the
daughter. "Of course a young man
should be honest enough not to steal
the spoons, or resort to preyarication,
but when he's too honest to steal a
kiss he's altogether too upright to be
successful in love."-Chicago Post.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
Another Observation-Disclosures.

II came mighty near tryin' to enlist
in de Transvaal army" said Meander-
ing Mike.
you might have ter work." said
Flooding Pete.
Eur a minute | was willin' ter take
de chance. l was deceived by a typo
graphical error. De paper said dc
T%ransvaal was chock full o. Beers, an
l had ter read half a column before
got convinced dat it only meant
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
Had No Objections.

I'VE have come" said the spokes-
man of the delegation, ito ask you to
permit the use of your name at the
convention we expect to hold next
week to nominate a candidate for al
derman."
You are welcome to use my name,
gentlemen" replied Mr.. Pzhchtouzan-
ski, the influential Polish citizen, "1i
you think you can."-Chicago Trib-
une.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
srArr OF ONO, CITY OF TouEDo, / !

LINA0 OVINIlf Y.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner Of the frm OF Il. J. Cheney Co,
doing business in the City OF Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
@r mfs FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me aud subscribed In my
presence, this 9TH day OF December, A. D. 1854
[SEAn1 III Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY u Co, Toledo, q
Sod by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
Artificial sIvb,

An inventor has perfoo,..
triesl appliance, which h. ~ %
enable the blind to see. nil s, ,sS
much happiness to those wSo !
fectiye eyesight. Auoths a"U aa1
covery which win bring b,Sas
those whose stomachs have 5ssas]
ranged is Hostetter's stomach u
IT is a certain cure for ;DS;a p
dyspepsia, malaria, fever and j.,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
Playing with the nor.-

A small schoolboy who had been sen,
nome by his teacher because his sisters
mad the measles was noticed by thai
.eacner at the next recess playing with
the other children on the school
ground. No
Johnny, didn't I tell you not 10
come to school while your sistars haS
the measlss?" w
Yes; but I'm not going to schoo, ,
oniy came to play with the boys before
II Degins."-Commercial Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
ALL THE YEAR ROUND.
Popularity Gagged by No Particular Sea


The fact is now established that the most
successful railway route, whether you take
IL in the spring, summer, autumn or winter,
is the RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAIL
WAY. the only tra%ns-continental line pass
ing directly through Salt Lake City, that
quaint and picturesque city on the shores
OF Americas Dead Sea. The climate of
Utah and Colorado is temperate the year
round. which makes the travel over the
RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILWAY,
in connection with either the Denver & Rio
Grande or Colorado Midland railroads, an
u~nbounded success and delight. The Din
ing Car service is unparalleled. The road
operates only the newest Of Pullman Palace
and Ordinary Sleeping Car equipment, as
well as Free Reclining Chair Cars.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
Her FIestlnr Regret.

Don't bother, Henry, because /
won't marry you" said she. There
are just as good fish in the sea as ever
were caught" 9
Better" said he, shortly, as he rose
to depart, and for one she wished she
had consented to marry him SO that
she might make him suffer for his hor-
rid remark.-Harper's Bazaar.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
OUR BUDGET OF FUN
eoms GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
A Variety of Quips. Cubes anu
to Cause = Smile Fiossa'n "n"
.Jstsam from the Tide OF Hum01
witty Sayings.
Humble Request.

ma, may | go out to playT
mo. you must sit still where you
are" ry
Pause. ,
MA, may I go down into the Kitten
en-" ~
mo. l want you to sit perfectly
quiet"
Pause. nl gFfgt
MA, mayn't I sit or the floor and
play marbles?"
Il have told you twice that want
you to sit just where you are and De
quiet. and / mean exactly what say
ma. may 1 g~row?"-Collier's Week
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
Making Her Hnnnn.

Sunday-School Teacher-Have you
made anyone happy this week? Little
Girl-Yes'm. Mrs. Highupp has a baby.
and it's a awful squally, red-faced
little brat; but, wen l met Mrs. High
upp yesterday, told her she had the
sweetest, prettiest baby l ever saw.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

The passenger-carrying trans-Atlan-
tic steamship lines are almost Uniformly
refusing to book large excursions for
passengers to Europe this summer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

I heard tn women yellin' TO him. an
one OF tn fellors he comes out al
yanks him In. And tn train got a
move on or an went slidin' down u
grade"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

The feeling between Great Britain
and Germany is said to be growing bet
ter, despite the efforts of the Jingoes
of both countries to the contrary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
Not Worth WAN

He-No; never read books n,
talked about. She-But why M,
1t takes so much effort to erOl,
l don't like t~hem.-Puck.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption IL our only
nedlclne for coughs and colds.-Mrs. G.
Beltz, 439 Sth Ave, Denver, Col, Nov.s ,,95.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
Industry and Luck.

Teacher-"What is the difference be-
tween industry and luck2"9
Boy-"One door,"
"Humph! How do you explain
that?"
Industry is what you has yourself.
Luck is what your n~eighbors has,
Chicago Evening Post.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

Bakers Chocolate and Cocoa.
Look for the picture Of La Belle Chocolatfere.s
I'll on every genuine package.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

The creditors ofthe Earl of Yarmouth
met recently in London and resolved to
place his estate in bankruptcy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

"Tho flant In "a
..,a me ne largest plant IN o. '
ga sr' ts an eminent naturaI1,, H.
TIC ulS, ssaweed, known as S' q.
mnua frequently grows ~ T. a''4
more than 300 feet % a Id
piSnt is as strong q, . sl,a
and large quantities Of II !, .'dlas
used as rope by the inhss sis t
Souen Sea islands. whsrs =
vegetable ropes are io ras Ii.
we Usually grows to ) "
zOU 10 800 feet. As soon s' !
taAs root a spear sh sTs = N
FORMED which grows VA, pay
toward the surface Of nv WIN Y
balloon frequently has ! center
SIX leet or more. It Ia, 'ias'|
an Upward tendency ~, o. 4
Keeps the stem growing NM NM. ~
on the top of the water. '4u y
nous weed grows in suc, las
that large meadowllka ga1
formed, which are Often ''aAY
impede navigation. Tha y vi
from the stem Of the pl,, I'VE
for building purposes. M =. "
when dried make very ser, H. \
Decentralization Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

The German Bundesrath has adopted
the naval bill.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

1t is proposed TO cul,iv..
a large scale along the d. D'
Mexico now made aeces.is.
extension of the Mexico, cus,..'
Pacific railroad. nR,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children ~teething, softens the gums, reduces in
Examination, aliays pain. cures wind collie. Csc a bottle
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24
niB Unnecessary

Sister-NoW when you divide an
apple with Willie, ask him to have
the largest piece.
Tommy-What's the use of askin'
him?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces La Grippe. f., w.
groves signature is on each box. CSC.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

Jones-I wish. my dear, you'd let me
nave one Of those photos you had
taken the other day.
Mrs. Jones-why, of course. daar
III put n in a frame, and set II ON
your study table-shall L?
Jones-No, don't do that. lust
nring It to me here. I want 1t to cut
this review.-Punch.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-04-24

RUTI " DIN- ITIlf FTV
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
New York's RAND Transit proI,

New York is at last to secure its long
delayed underground rapid transit road. de-
signed 10 relieve the congestion of traffic on
the surface and to ensure a reliable trans
p'rtation frcm one end of the island to the
other The project has been set back time
and again by various influences, chief
among which were believed to be those of
The already established traction lines Rut
the situation so imperatively demanded an
addition of this nature to the eoIlipment
that not even these powers could longer
prove effective, and now the contract is
about to be let for the work of construc-
ton. IL is believed that within five years Mt
the outside trains will be running through
the tunnel 1t may be that the tunnel will
not wholly remove the difficulty but il will
assuredly relieve the streets of a large part
of the traffic. 1t will fulfill virtually the
same function as that of the elevated sys-
tenn, which was devised to permit regular
traction, removed from the possibility of
street blocks. The traffic has however
grown far beyond the capacity of the eIe-
waited roads, although meanwhile the sur
face roads have been so far perfected that
they are abe to care for a much larger tro-
portion of the riding public than previously
In this extremity IL is necessary to burroW
beLeath the ground as 1t formerly was to
rise above the ground. The question arises
whether other trunk tunrels will not even
tually be required to care for the steady
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22

That Mr. Bryan is an interesting man Is
open t. IL, question. That he draws as
well now as a public speaker as he has
dom. At any time since he bounded info
fame * equally true. But does this inter-
est in the man promise results AT the polls?
Nh support of him a candidate for the
presidency be everywhere accurately fore
cast by the size of the crowds that go to
hear him?
In Baltimore Saturday night Mr.. Bryan
spoke to ten thousand people. and was
heartily welcomed He touched upon all
the topics. free silver included. with which
his name as Il public man is associated
And yet will anybody familiar with the
situation say that Mr.. Bryan as his party's
candidate for President this year will carry
that city. or the state of Maryland? He
was the guest of small faction of his
PARTY The democrats who run the ma
chine and when victory is obtained con-
trnl the state treated him almost with dis
eotlrtesy They refused to attend his meet
ing and regretted his presence in the town.
Bur the. hall where he spoke was crowded
to Suffooation.
M f:rydn will spend this week in New
York and New Jersey. where his doctrines
arr Is little accepted as in Maryland But
tE-r.. as in Baltimore. his receptions Will
be cordial. and crowds will flock to hear
him The real democratic leaders in those
two states stand with Mr.. German with
reference to the Chicago platform They
aEhor it They would if they could, con-
sign 1t t. oblivion. But they cannot con-
trol the curiosity which attaches to Mr..
BRYAN. and so they make no open attempt
in that direction
Mr. Bryan's eastern trip. therefore, in the
matter Of attendance at his meetings and
pleasant interest manifested in the man. will
be 4 distinct success. He will address large
audiences and be warmly appiauded But
will this mean votes in November for him?
Can he reasonably expect to capitalize any
considerable portion of this enthusiasm as
the leader OF the free silver propaganda?
Turning out to hear the man. an eloquent
visitor. and even applauding the neat turn
OF his sentences. and supporting the candi-
date, are two different things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22

A correspondent whose brief communica-
ton is printed today, calls attention to the
practice of boys in this city playing games
in the streets. involving the throwing and
knocking of stones and sticks. There is no
question as to the danger of this habit of
the youngsters. as attested by occasional
reports from the hospitals and the police
records, disclosing the cases of unlucky
lads whose missiles have struck pedestrians
of a reproach to the patrolmen that the
practice should become 50 settled among
the boys that public complaint is neces-
sary. The police regulations forbid these
street sports. and properly. An active po-
l:ceman might readily find occasion to en-
age further violations on his beat. There
are many vacant lots yet remaining in the
city, in many sections, and to prohibit the
boys absolutely from playing these games
in the streets would prove no hards nip
whatever. In these days of many BICYCLES
and carriages on the thoroughfares the use
Of the asphalt for Indulgence in shiny
marbles. top-spinning prisoners base
tag and similar sports is a serious menace
to a very large number. Parents could ef-
fectively reinforce the efforts of the police
by admontions which would reduce the
number of street-playing boys and girls to
small minimum. and without involving the
unpleasant necessity of occasionally arres;-
ing the juvenile offenders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
The Badly Built Post Office,

Washington Corr. the New York Times.
A few months ago the Post Office De-
partment, which had been sheltered for
many years in a marble building on T.
street. of the semi-classical type which
the government favored when it began to
build department buildings, was moved
over into Pennsylvania avenue and into "a
like S3.0OOOOO, chiefly for the use of the
city post office but incidentally to provide
for other government bureaus then and
now conducted in buildings rented from
private owners. This post Office building
which Is large, but not otherwise impress :
sive. unless the impression made upon Sen
ator Hawley that it is "a cross between a
cathedral and a cotton mill may be men,
toned was believed to be ample for the
accommodation of the Post Office Depart
ment. The hall facing the great
glaSS-covered court are all finished with
marble wainscoting and floors and rails
and at a glance the interior seems to sug-
gest nothing to add to the comfort or Sc
and SO recently as this week, the building
is criticised by "a careful local newspaper
that has found occasion for scolding ever
since the first spade used in the work
of construction. The Stars repeated con-
domination of the imperfections in this vast
structure ought to contribute something to
the causa of better buildings for the gov
eminent. 1t finds the skylights insecure,
the floors badly laid, the window frames
imperfect and a menace in their leakiness
to the health of the occupants and much
little better than veneering, which would
not have been allowed If the precautions
taken by private owners in building had
been observed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22

The war in South Africa has now APP
parrntly passed to the tedious process of
testing strength. The slowness of the OPP
CREATIONS around Ladysmith at present in
d:cateS this new trend of affairs. The
Beers are resisting stubbornly. the British
ducS-tily pressing forward. The weight of
numbers and resources will eventually tell
for the English side, unless some surprises
are sprung by the Beers to give them
fresh advantage 1t Is evident that the
mistakes Of the early part of the cam
paisu. which sent men into traps through
the lack OF scouts and communications.
are being proftaby interpreted both at
London ana in the field. The cry of Christ
mas dinner in Pretoria has died away on
lips that have thirsted for even the sem
blarcr of a cause for cheer. The grim
truth that the Beers are worthy foe and
that thu war is going to he a difficult job
has reached the understanding Of the Bri-
fish leaders
II i not difficult to foresee the course Of
thu campaign provided Ladysmith is re-
lirvrd through these current operations
und thu Beers are placed strictly on the
defensive in opposition to an advancing
Column. There will probably he a success
sion Of forward movements by the British.
slowly making ground and carrying the
scene of war into the territory Of the
bursh-rs. The Beers will be in position to
MAKE such an advance cost the British
dearly. Fighting from behind rocks and
natural parapets or the entertainments
they know 50 well to constructly quickly,
they can maintain a defense which will
tax the courage and resources Of the British
armies TO overcome.
Meanwhile unless the government at Lon
don changes its policy. more troops are
sur" to be thrown into South Africa to
make the campaign certain Of ultimate sue
cess The stake is too large to look for
England to quit the game. The prestige
OF the eupire-perhaps its inIegrity-is in
issue. 1t would be even more dangerous
for England to desist from the job now
than ii would have been earlier in the
war. for aside from the foreign criticism
Their * the domestic sentiment to be con-
sidrr~d- Are all the sacrifices Of blood and
wealth which have been 50 freely and
willingly poured out by tn English people
- :" for nought? That is the question
which confronts the ministry and the
queen To yield now. therefore. without
having accomplished more than the vast
ing Of many hundreds Of lives and a vast
treasure, would BE- 10 invite revulsion of
domestic feeling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
The New York Puzzle,

New York politics has long been. still is
and Will probably long replain. the prize
Iuzzl- III our public affairs The fighting
is always Of the fercrSt. The earnest out
slider would at any time be justified in sup
p 'S'uS that the leaders Of The opposing par
ties must be intent upon each others dis
c"mtiiure and even ruin But one has only
I" scratch the surface. or attend to the dis
closures that explosions every now and
then throw TO the surface. to find that
much Of it is stage-play: that democrats
ami republicans work together on the in
sid smoothly and fraternaTy. and as if
Eith a common understanding, and to Illus
trait" how profitable thing il is for po-
hIictl enemies to dwell together in unity.
Just now Louis r Payn holds the center
OF the New York stage. He Is the insur-
anCr commissioner of the state. and the
question OF a successor to him is under con-
sid+rd ion. He WAS appointed by Coy.
Black. At the instance IF the republican
machine. and against the warm protest of
many men Of the highest character. The
objection 10 him was based upon his record
in the lobby al Albany. where he had for
years been a conspicuous and maIodorous
hgure- II was contenGed that such a man
puSht not to be appointed to an office of
high trust But the appointment was
made and the leaders in the chorus of de-
nunciation that greeted it We're the leaders
OF the democratic party.
Governor Roosevelt is anxious 10 have a
man Of the right stripe in the Office of in
surance commissioner. and for weeks has
been casting about for suitable one. But
strange 10 say. he has met with good deal
of opposition in his own party and threats
Of opposition from the democracy The
machine element in the one party still
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
S1.25 the Pair,
Upholstery Dept.-Second floor.
WOn1en's Patent
Vici Walking Boots.

Our new line of Patent Wei Lace
Boots is now in and we would call
especial attention to this new and
serviceable shoe. The patent vici is
soft, pliable shoe, having the same
effect as patent leather, but recon-
mended as being superior for wear.
We have them with the medium
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with extension soles. The cork fill
ing between the outer and inner sole
prevents any dampness going
through to the foot, thus affording
an excellent walking shoe and at the
same time one extremely dressy. We
offer them at the specially low price
of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22

additions to the traffic which are expected.
But meanwhile new factor may have
arisen in the development of the automatic
truck. The use of this vehicle will permit
the laying of smoother pavements and Il
consequently greater rate of speed in the
carrying of goods through the streets, and
it may be that the streets will be less Sc
riously and less frequently congested, thus
allowing reliable rapid transit on the sur
face lines and adding thereby to their car
rying capacity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
Build the Canal First.



The Nicaragua canal must be built as
speedily as possible, and the question Of
making 1t free under all conditions. whether
in peace or war, is one for the statesman
ship OF the country to decide If there
are controlling reasons against neutrality
in time of war we have not yet seen them
presented. but the question of the limta-
tons upon neutrality should not be per-
mitted to hinder the earliest possible COM
pietion of this great enterprise. that is
now to be the most important agent in our
wonderful commercial advancement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
S 900 Eachs
New FaanneHettes or
Outing Flannels.

100 pieces of this practical and
ever popular fabric go on sale to-
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orings in plaids, stripes, checks and
plain effects. This fabric is all cot
ton, but has a decided woolly ap-
pearance and is extensively used for
night gowns, pajamas, wrappers,
dressing sacques, waists and chill
dren's undergarments.
Price, Zoe. tine Yard.
Flannel Dept.-Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22

From the Utica Press.

Those who think that the war is costing
terrible amount of money and increasing
the taxes will be interested to know that
the war expenses this year are exactly IS
per cent less than they We're a year ago,
and they may find comfort. too, in the
thought that the treasury surplus in the
last six months is 81 O00.UH. The govern
ment has not quite gone to the dogs. de-
spite the pessimstic view which some peo-
pie take of the present and the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
Trouble,
Trouble fingers everywhere,
In the earth and in the air,

Trouble fingers everywhere,
In the earth and in the air,
Trouble in the sky so blue,
Storms will soon be pelting through.
Trouble in the ground below,
Earth must feel the melting snow
Trouble till Che stubborn clay
Yields to April's gentle sway!
Then, to dissipate the gloom
Come the sunshine and the bloom
Trouble with its dreary hours
Leads to smiling and to flowers.