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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
NOMINEES OF TIE CONVENTION.
LITHooRAPHERs' STONE.
1t Is Found Mostly In the Kingdom OF
bavaria.

It Is Found Mostly In the Kingdom OF
bavaria.
The territory in and around the
village of Solnhofen, in the Kingdom
of Bavaria. forms the worlds chief
supply of photographic stones. says
United States Consul Weber, stationed
at Nuremberg. says the Cincinnati
Enquirer. The litho stones found in
France, near Montpelier, cannot COM
pare with the solnhofen stones. Litho-
graphic stone is nothing but a com.
pact and homogeneous limestone, and
the villages of Solnhofen, Moernstheim
and Langenaltheim, with a population
of about 1900 inhabitants, lie right in
the center of such limestone strata.
These cover an area of about ten
acres, of which the greater part has
not yet been worked. The statement
which is given out from time to time,
mostly from interested parties, thai
the supply of Solnhofen stones is rap.
Idly diminishing is therefore absolute.
ly without foundation. These stones
will not be exhausted for the next 200
covered litho-stone beds in other coun-
tries have so far proved to be untrue,
or the stones found have turned out to
be of little use. Nowadays, | hear,
litho-stones must be of excellent quail
ity in order to satisfy the requirements
of the art. Many stones found at Soln-
hofen are laid aside as not coming up
to the standard. These are sold to
builders and are used for paving floors,
etc. A scarcity, therefore, Of superior
photographic stones, if it should ever
arise would have the effect of bring
ing into the market inferior stones.
1t is interesting to note that the
stones here do not lie deep in the
ground. In fact, only the earth and
some rock have to be removed as a
rule. The stones lie in layers and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

"A sympathetic strike" of a unique
kind occurred in New Jersey the other
day. A poor old horse was used in
certain department of glass factory,
but did not have the privilege which
his human fellow-workmen enjoyed of
knocking or when the whistle
sounded. The men tried unsuccess-
fully to obtain shorter hours for the
sld nag. and at last Struck" but gave
notice that they would gladly resume
work whenever the horses hours OF
labor should be made to conform to
their own. The newspapers are silent
as to the result. but 1t is to be hoped
that matters have been settled to the
satisfaction of all-espeeially of the
horse.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

William Jennings Bryan's father,
Silas l.. Bryan, was born in Culpepper
county, Virginia. at the base of the
Blue Ridge mountains. He went to
Illinois when youth of IS, settling
finally at Salem, on the edge of Egypt.
Here he made a permanent home, be-
came distinguished in public life, mar
ried and reared a family, of whom
William Jennings Bryan was the
fourth out of nine sons and daugh-
ters In 1852 Sllas Bryan married
Mariah e. jennings, who was born
In Marion county, near Salem, in 1894.
Judge Bryan's young bride was from
a distinguished family in Marion coun-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

A grim relic has just been presented
to San Francisco museum. 1t is a
"back-scratcher," once the property OF
the wife OF Fijian chief, which is
made from the leg bone Of mission
airy who was killed and eaten by the
islanders early in the century. The
late owner inherited the item from his
grandfather, but as his newly welded
wife would not permit him to keep 10
the house an article possessed Of such
gruesome associations. and so it was
sent to the museum.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

ty. The house where William Jen-
nings Bryan was born March 10, 1860,
is on Broadway, Salem. The house
was originally built of logs, hewn by
the elder Bryans own hands. A few
years later he began work on a sub
stantial brick farmhouse about a mile
east of Salem. This was the pride OF
Judge Bryan's life. Surrounded by
600 acres of splendid land, the brick
mansion stands 500 feet back from
the road and is approached by pri-
waite driveway. lined with six rows of
naples. Judge Bryan set apart a
space for a deer park and at the time
OF his death had fine herd.
1t was on this farm that young
BILLY" Bryan spent the years of his
boyhood. He has little early recol-
lection of the house in which he was
born. having left there when about S
years old and moved to the farm. His
chief sport when a boy was rabbit
hunting and jumping. He is said to
be still fond of both. After his grad
uation he won a prize for a standing
jump, covering 10 feet inches.
During vacation season young Bryan
used to return to the old farm and
work with his father and hired help
In the fields or around the big barn.
Some seasons he hired OUT to neigh
boring farmers, and earned spending
money. which came handy at college.
During his junior year he met Miss
Mary e. Baird, junior in the female
academy at the same place. They be-
came engaged that year. Miss Baird
graduated the day before Mr.. Bryan.
as valedictorlan of her class Of eight.
while he was the valedictorian of his
class of fifteen. She was born in
Perry. H.. where her father was a
merchant They were married Octo-
Der 4. 1884. Mr.. Bryan was 21 when
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

VINO will always be remembered in the
public mind as the exponent of the
Sardouesque drama, she could hardly
nave been the same graceful, statue
IKE hgure with the cumbersome skirts
OF long ago. Fanny was at one time
the glass OF fashion on the stage, and
mere costumes were copied by many
society lady, and it is probable that
even IN the garments of those DAVIS.
she was the ladies' idol. Mrs. Flor
ence' who has long since left the
boards was another who stood as
copy FOR those who would be in the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

removed to Lincoln, Neb., his present
home. Some legal matters in Ne
braska had required Mr.. Bryans per-
sonal attention. At his first visit to
the state capital he was 80 pleased
with the place that he made up his
mind to remain there. He opened a
law office in partnership with A. r.
Talbot, who was a classmate of Mr..
Bryan's in the law school.
From the outset of his Nebraska ca
reer Mr. Bryan took part in politics.
In 1890 he was elected to congress
from the first Nebraska district over
w. j. Cornell of Omaha Mr.. Bryan's
political career really began with his
nomination for congress. His success
was rewarded at Washington. where
Speaker Crisp gave him a place on
the ways and means committee. Mr..
Bryan's first speech in congress was
delivered March 10, 1892.
At the next congressional session
Mr.. Bryan was reappointed OH the
ways and means committee, and rem
dered much service in subsequent leg
islation.
Early in 1894 he wrote a letter de-
Ginning to again become a candidate
for congressional honors. By this
time he had become the recognized
leader of the Nebraska Democracy.
At the state convention, which met
Sept. 20, 1894, DR.. Edwards of Lincoln
placed Mr.. Bryan in nomination for
United States senator. Delegates from
every section of the state seconded
the nomination, and on the roll-call it
was made unanimous. He was beaten
in the legislature by Senator Thurs
ton.
Four years ago he became a figure
of national prominence at the Demo-
cratic national convention at Chicago.
which nominated him for president of
the United States. The stampede in
favor of Mr.. Bryan for the presidential
nomination followed what was CON
sidered the greatest speech of his
political career. The remarkable can
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
Chinese Words NronosrIIahic.

However many syllables there may
be in a Chinese place name it is COM
posed of as many words as there are
syllables, for all Chinese words are
monosyllabic. If we know the mean
ing of even one of the words in a geo.
graphical name it helps to convey a
definite idea. The words Ho and XII
ang. for example, both mean river"
and when we see them on the map we
know they refer to a river or stream.
Many of the names of rivers are de-
scriptive of them: Hoang Ho, for ex-
ample, means yellow river; Tsin XII
ang means "Clear river" Observe
how definite is the idea expressed in
the name of each OF the three rivers
which converge upon Canton One of
them is the 81 Kiang, or ''West river"
another the Pc Kisng, or North river"
the third is the Tung Kiang, or East
river" The names of these rivers tell
the direction from which they come.
They help to simplify the study Of the
geography of that part of China. When
they unite they form Gnu Kiang, or
pearl river" The Chinese named
their largest river in the north the
Hoang Ho because it cuts it's bed
through yellow soil from which it de-
rives its color. The yellow flood it
pours into the sea colors that part of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

A practical form OF summer club
work has been introduced by Jewish
women OF Cincinnati, who furnish free
trolley rides for eonvalescents among
their sick poor. In many cases such a
ride affords the single opportunity of
the year to see open fields and wide
horizons, and is of incalculable medi-
cinal value. Those of us who are in
clined to murmur because our summer
program does not include the Paris
exposition may well draw a COMPARE
son OF conditions. and as far as pos
sible arrange some personal outing for
the sick and poor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

Two sisters living in San Francisco
are achieving success In unusual Occur
pations for women. One is carpen-
ter the other a boss painter. The
former, a girl of 20, has built a FIVE
room house in which her family lives.
The father OF the girls Is carpenter
and conceived the idea of bringing his
daughters up as though they were boys,
giving them mems trades.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

IA short time ago the rector of Ok
ford University received from a man
the following: How much would I
have to pay for the education of my
son in your university? Let me knew
If shall have to pay more in case my
son. besides rowing, should wiGh to
learn to read and write"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

The commission on the new East
River bridge between New York and
Brooklyn boroughs finds itself COM
PEELED to ask the institution for con-
demnation proceedings in regard to
some S2,OOO,O0O OF property needed
for the Brooklyn approach. Three
churches are among the obstacles,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
RUM AND wv. j. JuNIoR.

have simply to be taken carefully from
the earth. The bulk of the ground be-
meath which the litho-stones lie be-
longs to the communities of Solnhofen
and Moernsheim, and therefore such
gemeindeburger Homestead owner) of
these communities has share in the
ground.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

George w. Dart. who raised the Stare
and Stripes over the Confederate capt.
tai at Columbia, s. c.. at the end OF
Sherman's march to the sea, has just
entered the Soldiers Home Of Iowa, a,
harshalltown. His home was at Attl.
ca. ~ Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

Oklahoma City is thriving city OF
upward OF $4,000 people. with growing
industries, and has just begun the
erection of a free library with the gift
of $4,000 from Andrew Carnegie.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

The Englishman possesses on an
average $l,4SO; the Dutchman, $720;
the Belgian and the German, $3.50; the
Austrian and the Italian. $500; the
Russian, 5000.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

Every year number OF boys arc
sent from Slam by the king to Eng.
land to learn different things. One
learns upholstering, one learns type
writing. one learns languages, one
learns science. and so on.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

he graduated from the Illinois college
at Jacksonville. He entered the law
office of William Springer for a short
time. and thea went to Chicago ror
two years course at the Union Col
leze of Law. This was in 1881, and
I4ring the next two years he was in
the office of the late Senator Lyman
Trumbull, besides attending law
classes. At the end of his Chicago
course Mr.. Bryan returned to Jackson
VILE and began practicing law with
moderate success. He stayed at jack
sonYille until October. 1887. when he
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

Tae tallest man in Maryland lives in
carroll county, near the town OF West
minister, and, with strange appro-
priateness. his name is Miles Long.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

Three new novels. on an average, are
assued daily by London publishers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

ings, saw her act, and being impressed
both by her good looks and her ability
engaged her to come to this country
for the head of his then Lyceum com
many.
The leading man was James X.
Hackett. and the mimic love they
made to each other grew into the real
article, and one fine afternoon, unbe-
known to every one but their most in
innate friends. they were quietly mar
ried.
During that season Mr.. Hackett was
stricken with typhoid fever, and Miss
Mannering threw her secret to the
winds and passed her time at his bed
side, the most devoted of nurses.
When the actor was able to be out, he
proclaimed to the world that he had
been married and then Dan Frohmau
did deal of thinking
1t is a well known fact that. for
commercial reasons. Mr.. Frohman OBJ
jects to having a husband and wife
play in the same company, so, when
learning of the facts, he decided to
retain Miss Mannering as his leading
lady, but to make a star of Mr.. Hack
EFT. This was two seasons ago, and
in the class OF plays picked out for
him, namely, melodrama, Mr.. Hackett
has been very successful, so much
so that a Naturalization of the famous
novel Richard Carvel," has been pre-
pared for him and he will play it all
next year.
Alberta Gallitin, who is now playing
the title role in "Sapho," has had no
regular engagement during the past
winter. but has been "jobbing." as the
technical term has it. She was a men,
- Of the Girard Avenue Stock Com
oany in Philadelphia for a while. and
also played an engagement at the Cas-
lie Square Theater in Boston. She is
said to be very striking and effective
as Fanny lie Grand (Sapho)
Madge leasing. the well known sou.
oEette, has one fad, namely, that of
having her photograph taken. This
Is not due to vanity, but an a matter
Of business, and there is probably no
more widely photographed woman on
The American stage Whenever Mis-
Iessing is given a new role. She at
once proceeds to have her Picture
taken in all her costumes, aud she has
become known as woman who can
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

latest vogue. She for many years was
lhe MIS- Gilfory, in THE Mighty
Dollar" the play in which her late
husband made his fortune. She fol.
lHwed the fashions closely and was
REGARDED as one of the best dressed
women on the American stage.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

assume the most graceful Oh poheA
Photographers seek sittings from her,
as the results are almost invariably
artistic. and her portraits sell more
readily than any other professional.
Miss LEASING is at present under the
management of George w. Lederer. OF
New York Casino fame.
Mary Sanders is a lady Of unqueS-
toned talent and she has been secured
to create the ingenue role in Joseph
Arthur's new piece "The Lost River,
a play Of Indiana life. 1t is expected
that she will demonstrate her ability
more clearly than ever, for the part
was written by Mr. Arthur, with Miss
Sanders in mind.
II actresses were compelled to don
at the present day the costumes in
vogue thirty years ago, there would bs
a necessity for changing the style OF
action. or they would find some diff
Guilty IN carrying out their respective
roles. Those who recall Mrs. e. L.
Davenport, the wife of the famous
tragedian, can scarcely imagine her
in hoops and crinoline moving ma
jestically about the stage, reading her
lines according to the rules of the old
school. attired in such unique cos
tune. And her late daughter, Fanny,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
BRYAN,s LINCOLN RESIDENCE

vass that followed Mr.. Bryan's nom
nation in 1896 is still fresh in the
public mind.
In the stirring days of the Spanish
American war two years ago Mr.. Bry-
an raised regiment from his own
state and was commissioned colonel
He served with his regiment in the
south until the close of hostilities.
The Bryans live in handsome
house in one of the prettlest parts OF
Lincoln. Their children are Ruth
age IA; William j., Jr.. age 10, and
Grace, age s. The study, in which
both Colonel and Mrs. Bryan have
desks, is filed with books, stationery
and souvenirs of various campaigns.
In the room are busts or portraits OF
Washington. Webster. Clay, Jefferson.
Benton, Jackson, Lincoln, Douglas.
Gladstone and one of Mrs. Bryan's
father. Sketches of different kinds
adorn the walls.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11

Adlai Ewing Stevenson, the Demo-
cratic nominee for vice president, was
born in Christian county, Kentucky,
Oct. %, 1885. In 1852 he removed with
his parents to Bloomington, III. Here
he attended the public schools. His
education was finished at Center Col
lege, Danville. KY. and at the Illinois
Wesleyan University. He studied law
and was admitted to the bar in 1857.
In 1854 he was chosen prosecuting
attorney for the twenty-third judicial
district. He was elected to congress
as currency reformer in 1S74,and was
reelected to the forty-sixth congress.
He served as first assistant postmaster
general during Mr.. Cleveland's first
term, and was elected vice president
of the United States in 1892. He is
man of affairs, and also an excellent
campaigner. AS presiding officer of
the United States senate he gained the
friendship of all the members ire
spective of party. He was among Mr..
Bryan's most ardent supporters in
1896.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
No More NTodlste,s.

IN the past season." saws niIad,- l..
the New York Press: 81 went through
an experience with a so-called modiste
ana constructor of robes ct manteary
which nearly drove me mad and ba,
finished me with the whole mack .,
them. A shirt waist and q tailor,,,.s.
SKIRT which | can step into any shor
and buy are good enough for me now
ana forever, 1t is suck experiences az
tnat OF Mrs. Gould ana others tbs,
nave made the shirt waist and tailo,.
made garments so popular"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-09-11
MISS GRACE BRYAN.
(Aged 81

the ocean yellow, and hence the Chi
nese cal 1.-The sea Hoang Hal, or Yellow
sea.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-20
Smiths Day sales.

Wednesday, June 20th--At Smiths
dry goods store you get remnants OF
ingram carpets / yard square, soc TO
Toe a yard at 25c each. Csc camp
stools at 15c; 35c camp chairs at Zoe;
so yard rolls OF corrugated paper at
$l.00. $l00 hammocks with side
curtains at 75c. For Wednesday only:
All shoes 20 per cent below regular
price during entire week.
The remnant boxes at Smiths dry
goods store are always kept supplied
with choice bargains, and have be-
come one Of the attractions OF the
store. Thursday. June 2lst, you can
have free access to these at three
fourths the price. Every day is bar
gain day art Smiths.
For few days only, there will be
a few Smyrna and. velvet druggets
9xI2 it. at Smiths dry goods store
price S24 90 $4,000 and $35 90 See
them at once If YOU want any.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-20
Splendid Service to Deer Park
And The Mountains
Baltimore and Ohio X. r..

On account of the increasing popu-
larity Of Deer Park, the famous resort
on the crest of the Alleghenies, the
Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad, commence
ing Saturday, June 23rd will run a
special train of combination car and
parIor car leaving Pittsburg every
Saturday at 1880 p m. Morgantown
at 400 p M, arriving Deer Park 7:45
p. m. Train will run via Fairmont &
Morgantown Branch. Returning the
special train will leave Deer Park
Sunday nights at 1870 p. M. arriving
Morgantown at 400 a. m. and Pitts :
burg 700 a. m. A sleeping car will
be attached to the night train, return
ing, thus affording every possible COM
fort to those who desire TO spend day
at Deer Park, Mountain Lake Park or
Oakland on the summit of the noun
tainS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-20
DEER PARK HOTEL,
Deer Park, Md. Most Delightful Sum-
ner Resort of the Alleghenies.

Swept by mountain breezes, $500
feet above sea level. Absolutely free
from malaria, hay fever aud mos
quitQs. On Main Line Of Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad Hotel and Cottages.
Every modern convenience. Rooms
en- suite with bath. Electric Lights,
Elevator, Turkish Baths, two large
Swimming Pools, Golf Links, Tennis
Courts, Bowling Alleys, Magnificent
Drives, Complete Livery Service. An
napolis Naval Academy Band. De
ligntful Cottages Furnished for house
keeping II desired)ready for occupancy
June lst. Hotel open from June 23d
TO September both.
For rates and information address
w. e. Burwell, Manager, B. & O..
Building, Baltimore, Md, until June
10th. After that time, Deer Park,
Garrett County, Md
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-20
COMPETITIVE DRILLS.
Cadets Struggle for Medals and
Colors.

Cadet Fauquer won the Gold Medal for
brill ana DIseipline-i Victorious Com.
pany IL not announced Interesting
and Exciting Events under auspices
OF Boy Soldiers.
The annual individual competitive
drill for the Regents gold medal took
place on the University campus yes
terday at O'clock The drill was
very spirited throughout, several men
drilling exceptionally we'll. Each COM
pany was drilled down BY its captain
until only i've remained. The following
remained In their respective compa-
MES:
Co. A Hathinson, Pinkney, Senty,
Moore and Patton.
Co. B-Tabler, Alexander, Carney,
Rogers and Stathers
Co. C-Fauqner, Watkins, Thur
wood, killlngsworth and Willis.
These were drilled by Major Scott
until five remained. The fortunate
ones were:
FauQuer, Pinkney, killingswurth,
Watkins and Carney. or these five,
only one, MIR. Farquer had clear rec
ord for the past year, aud was award
ed the medal. Mr. Fauquer was a
member of the 9Th Penn u. S. Y. and
has made an enyiahle record since he
has been 10 the University. Mr..
pinkney stood second as matter OF
drill.
Capt. Roy Roger, Capt. Tom John.
son, and Lieut.. Lowe acted as Judges
and their decision gave general sat.
isfaetion.
The competitive drill for the Corps
Colors was held this morning on the
University parade ground Ia the pres
ence OF large crowd Of spectators.
The three companies were put through
inspection, manual of arms, hayonet
exercises and the various eyolutians
OF the school of The company. Com
pa y A was under command of Cap
tam Waddell, Company B under Cap
tain Robe and Company G under Cap
tain Charter.
Each did we'll and received applause
from the spectators. The result of
the competition will not be announced
until Thursday morning when The
President will announce It from the
platform during the Commencement
exercises at the hall. The judges were
Capt. G. w. Freeman, Lieut.. Il. T..
Laughlin and Lieut.. j. NJ. kunkle.
AT the conclusion of the tests q
dress parade was given. This is the
final drill OF the year.