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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

fn growing condition throughout the
winter. providing the necessary shelter
and an abundance of wholesome feed,
consisting Of oats, bran, a little corn
and good hay. Do not neglect the coli
at any stage Of its growth. for upon
good care and development do profit
able animals depend
In handling sires the main point is
to keep them in thrifty condition and
at no time allow them 20 get overfed
As soon as spring comes begin TO take
away the grain and gradually put them
on green feed. Plant piece Of cans
early in spring. This Is ready for use
about July l. From that time until
frost comes the stations are given
liberal supply Of this feed and but lit
tie grain, sometimes none at all
When the green stuff is killed, feed al
falfa, hay, straw and anything that
the animals will eat, bat do not use
very much grain. This keeps them in
good flesh and very thrifty. About
Feb. 1 begin feeding grain, gradually
increasing the ration until they are
getting all they will eat readily. This
is continued until the breeding season
is over. They seldom lose flesh under
these conditions.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
rRoNr r1ER F1euRE MISSED.

The fighting game misses familiar
figure in Steve Brodie. He was al
ways conspicuous at championship bat
ties. Once in New Orleans he was I'M
fortunate in not securing seat at the
ringside, owing to the heavy advance
sales previous to his arrival in town.
For some time he stood in the rear Of
the building, but gradually worked his
way to the middle OF the hall. Then
he climbed a post and perched himself
on the rafters. Suddenly he noticed a
vacant seat near the ring and brought
his wits into play to figure out how to
get into it. Finally he made leap
from the rafters into the crowd and
landed within a few feet Of the seat he
was after He was not injured by the
Jump and apologized to the crowd for
the disturbance by saying, Excuse
me, gentlemen. l am little late.
came here on the airship and missed
my footing in stepping out" When
the mill was ended he was the first
man to jump into the ring and shake
the hand of the winner.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Recently / visited a small town In
the southern part OF Kentucky" says
a correspondent Of the Denver News,
"and called on the only merchant OF
the place. / found him opening case
Of axle grease. He took of the lid OF
one OF the small boxes OF yellow grease
and left II uncovered
Soon an old coIored man came In,
and noticing the axle grease. said:
Good morning, Massa Johnsoni
What am dem little cheeses worfg'
About Is cents. reckon, Sam,
said the merchant
~sS'pose if buys one you viii frow
in de crackers
Yes, Gam.
Sam put his hand into his pocket
and fshed out Is cents and Mr. John
son took his scoop and dipped up some
crackers.
Sam picked up the uncovered box
and the crackers and went TO the back
part of the store Then he took out his
knife and fell to eating
Another customer came in, and Mr..
Johnson lost sight Of his colored friend
for a moment Presently Mr.. John
son went to the back part of the store
and said.
Well, Sam, how goes its'
Say, Masza Johnson, dem crackers
is all right, but dat am de ransomesi
cheese I ebber eat.'"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

L. r. Taft, Professor Of Horticulture
in the Michigan Agricultural College,
says: Farmers are frequently advised
not to buy their trees from travelling
agents or dealers While this advice
can often be followed TO advantage,
there are many agents who represent
reliable nurseries and, where the hon
esty OF the agent and the standing of
the nursery can be depended upon, il
viii be found that trees can be ordered
through the agents that viii be fully
as reliable as those that would be OBJ
tanned directly from the nursery, and
the extra price of the trees would be
but little If any more than the cost of
the package and express for a small
order. We would, however, particular
ly caution against any persons who
make extravagant claims for the va
rieties they have for sale. While it is
always desirable to secure first-class,
well-grown stock, there viii be no oc-
casion to pay an extra price for trees
grown by some special or secret meth
cd. Although there is some difference
between varieties in their suscepti-
bility to attack by diseases and insects
no varieties have yet been obtained
which. under all conditions, are en-
tirely free, and no faith should be put
upon the claims OF agents who agree
to furnish trees blight or cureulio
proof for a price considerably higher
than Is charged for other kinds.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
oHARLEY MIrCHEII,s yIsIr.

The visit of Charley Mitchell, the IA
nous English pugilist, to this country
has brought up the question as to
whether or not he has any fight left in
him at this late day. The consensus Of
opinion is that Charley occupies a pew
very much in the rear. In his day he
was a fairly good man, Tom O'Rourke
being authority for the statement that
he was one of the best ring generals in
the world when at his best. His last
engagement of any consequence was
with Jim Corbett at Jacksonville, Fla,
in 1894. Corbett easily defeated him
in three rounds. Mitchell is now 80
years of age. Bob Fftzsimmons is
also perched on this milestone in life's
journey and seems as good as he ever
was. But is Mitchell another Fftz? Il
is extremely doubtful.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
oav yocKrys CRoss ATLANTIC.

MORE JOCKEYS CROSS ATLANTIC.
The exodus of American jockeys TO
foreign countries still continues, as
two more left last Saturday. One of
them was Benjamin Rigby. who rode
in England last season and did well.
He WAS at New Orleans during the
winter. but did not accept any mounts.
The other one to sail was Fred Taral,
better known to racegoers as the
Lucky Dutchman." This is the first
time he has ever ridden abroad, and
II ig probable he would not have gone
this year except for the fact that many
owners believed him "has been"
Taral is bound for Austria. He is I'M
der contract to Andre de Pechy and
Baron Sigmund de Uechtritz. Al
though Taral would not give out the
amount paid for his retaining fee 1t is
said both contracts call for an amount
close to 5000 Sam Doggett, who will
also be seen in the saddle in Austria
this season, and who left about week
ago. will ride for Nicholas de Szemere
at $4,000 a year. Jockeys receive the
privilege of betting in Austria, but it
must be done through their employ
ars.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
SPORTING NOTES.

Nick Altrock, the Cincinnati boy, will
be with the Toronto team of the East
ern league again next season. He has
received a contract from Manager Bar
row and has signed. En-
quirer.
Tod Sloan is unpopular among
American jockies, who are no doubt
jealous of his triumphs on the English
turf. This opposition was shown at
Sheepshead bay last year and again at
San Francisco, where Sloan has been
riding lately. There is much conjecture
in sporting circles as to the effect King
Edwards former racing connection
with Tod" Sloan will have on the
latter's reinstatement on the turf. The
general belief is that it will lead to
his reinstatement in England.
The joyous abandon of Jack Doyle's
frolicsome nature will appeal to a
large clientele of the Chicago patrons
of baseball No doubt he will build
up a following on the right field that
will render life one grand. glorious
symposium of mental perturbation for
the poor umpire. Knowing something
of the ebullient nature Of the Chicago
enthusiast it is prehaps not predicting
too rashly to assert that patrol wa
gon and ambulance will be regular
features of the game after Captain
Jack has thoroughly ingratiated him
self into the affections of the populace
New York Telegram.
The new organization, whose proper
name is the American association, is
variously referred to as the Dream
league" the Shadow league" the
''Orphan" and the Buffet league"
Exactly where the last characterize
ton Ats is scarcely apparent unless 1t
means that the league never will go
further than the stage where all the
delegates sit around. look wise, and
at stated intervals repair TO the habitat
OF the free lunch.-New York Tele-
gram.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
RYANs BIG pRoposrrrox.

Tommy Ryan, SO It's said, intends to
clean up all the eligibIes in the middle
weight class and then retire from the
ring this year. He has been accused so
often of late Of picking easy marks he
is determined to go after the hard ones
from this time forth. His selections up
to date are Tommy West, Kid" Car
ter, Billy Hanrahan, Jack Moffat and
Jack Root, in the order named. Be
tween heats, however, he viii, il only
TO keep his hand in, take on anyone
else, and he says they cannot come too
easy for him. He expects TO meet
West in Louisville March and Carter
in Hartford, Conn, March Is. The
others. he says. can come three weeks
apart.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Meeting his chief in the companion
way. the ordinary pirate. although la
boring under the inEensest excitement.
saluted:
Il have the honor to inform you.
sir" said he. that the magazine has
gone up"
The powder magazine. you doubt
less mean p" said the captain
mo. The magazine in which the
story of our adventures is runningg'
The captain paled- For a moment he
thought OF shouting hoarsely to his
men TO clear away the boats, but this
would obviously avail nothing. They
must all perish.-Detroit Journal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Tom O'Rourke and his once great
champion. George Dixon, are now ON
the outs and are fighting like cats and
dogs. O'Rourke's great combination of
champions is now a thing of the past,
and the once ruling power in pugilism
is in distress. First Sharkey left him,
then Walcott, and now it's George
Dixon, the ebony-skinned lad who, in
his day, was the kingpin Of all the
featherweights, and one of the most
remarkable boxers in the history OF
American pugilism.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRICULTURfST6
Some Up-to-Date Hints About CuIt1vs-
lion of the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture, yitieuIture and KIoriesl-
tmre-
somsthIng Abou. csbbares.

Cabbages are biennials; that Is, 1t
takes two years for cabbage plant
to bear seed. The principal part Of the
plant is the stem, SO far as the devel-
opment Of seed is concerned. During
the first year of growth the cabbage
stores up in the stem material out OF
which to elaborate seed in the second
year. The cabbage has tap root, but
it is very short and hardly enters the
subsoil. From this TAP root the branch
ing fbers extend horizontally and abb
sorb the food and moisture needed by
the plant These fiDers are arranged
in two rows along the tap root, and II
is said that this arrangement is that.
seen in all cruciferoug plants lplants
having blossoms consisting Of four
petals arranged in the form Of a cross)-
Cabbage are luxuriant feeders, and
hence require land that is rich The
best manure that the farmyazd can
produce is not too good for the cab
Dage patch. The cabbage leaf is the
principal thing that is developed.
Hence it is that the food is elaborated
in the leaf, and most Of it is stored in
the leaf to increase it's size. In many
other plants the food, after being elab-
GRATED by the leaf, is sent back into
the stem of the plant to be distributed
to other parts OF the plant In the
cabbage the proportion Of leaf to stems
and roots is very great On healthy
cabbage it will be noticed thist the
leaves are waxy, and this waxiness in
creases with the slowness of growth
/ and good health 1t is generally
+ thought that wax on the cabbafe leal
/ is a sign of hardness and Of slo v and
Z steady growth.
Tba leaf being the principal ling II
( the plant its growth requires :. good
supply of heterogeneous foods Droutf
and moisture are both its servants
j provided that in the drouth time the
soil water or moisture is not exhaust
ed. Our farmers have found that clal
soil is the best for cabbages. This L
probably largely due to the fact tina
heavy soils contain a larger supply o
moisture than do light or sandy soil
and lose less water through drainag
and surface evaporation. The cabbage
having an immense leaf surface, evap
crates a great deal of water in its de
velopment To produce a large lea
surface requires soil well supplies
with water.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Why, what's the matter. daughter?
Been married but a brief month and
weeping SO bitterly, Tell me what is
the trouble Surely you and Jack have
MT Quarreled already. have you2"
NO, mamma"
And he hasn't gone away and left
you. I'm sure"
''Oh, no, mammal Jack wouldn't be
quite as mean as that"
Then what in the world can have
happened to make you so miserableg
Is Jack in trouble mean, has he met
with any reverses2"
Yes. mamma, that's it, His re-
verses. When he was counting me he
never left the house till II o'clock or
after and now he's reversed that rule
and never comes home till about that
time. Richmond Dispatch
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

The record made by the manufac-
turers of the United States forms the
most striking feature of the history OF
our foreign commerce during the Pc
piod 1S9O-1s00. The treasury bureau
of statistics has Just completed its an
alysis of the record of our foreign am
merce during the calendar year 1900.
and a comparison of the figures thus
presented with those of 1890 and the
intervening years discloses some in
teresting facts 1t shows a remarkable
increase in the importation of manu-
facturers' materials and even greater
increase in the expectation of manu-
featured goods, while in the importa-
ton of manufactures there is a decided
decrease, showing that the manufac-
tuners have not only increased their
expectations but also increased the
share which they are supplying of the
manufactures consumed in the United
States The importstions of foodstuns
have also decreased While the expocta-
tions of foodstuffs have materially in
creased.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
raelae Coast Fru,s Combine.

The Pacific Rural Press says: Pear
growers of California and Oregon have
signed an agreement to sell their en-
tire product to the California Packers
Association for q period of five years al
$50 per ton. Representatives Of the
organization are in Washington for
the purpose of getting the growers OF
that state to sign the same agreement"
On the Pacific coast some real advance
has been made in the way of cooper
alive selling Of fruits. The results have
been good, the fruit having been dis
posed of at fair prices when so hand
led.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
FIRM as ADAmAxr.

1t was before the fall
adam" said our first mother In a
serious tone. we certainly are living
beyond our means"
That's exactly my own opinion,
little woman" said the father OF his
kind. And what do you propose no
do about it7@
We must economic" said the uns-
versal mother.
Yes" said Adam, we must, and
am ready TO second anything ron sug-
gest- But wait There Is one item OF
expenditure that positively must De
excepted from the pruning shears"
And what is that7"
Il win not" said Adam. with a
strong emphasis. Il VIII not have our
laundry bills cut downt"-CsTezand
Plain Dealer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Lady-Wny are you wandering
around the country. / should Like -
know. instead Of staying at homs and
taking care OF your famiIy7
Tramp-You see. mum. my wife hsd
8 very good servant girl. a regular
jewel. num-
That doesn't seem possible"
There never was but one psrfeet
girl. and my wife had her, mum"
Mercy. What a lucky womznl~
Yes, mum, so my wife often said
But you see. mum. the girl didn't nAs
me-
she didn't7'
NO. mum She said my wife would
have to discharge her or me. and shs
discharged me"
ooh. see Here's some money. -
New York Weekly
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
FITzsIMMONs' COTTAGE.

champion of the world. Fitzsimmons
secured the property through the smart
trick of real estate agent, and there
was howl of protest from the other
residents of the select village when 4C
was found a noted pugilist was to set
tie in their midst. Fitzsimmons, how
ever, improved the place, has proved.
it is said, to be a quiet neighbor. and
there is no longer any protest against
him in the community.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

anSe was the defeat of Jimmy Mich
aela The contest was for $1,000 and
was to settle the mooted question as
to who was the faster for one mile
behind pace. On this occasion the
dusky rider established new record
for a mile standing start. paced. He
Joined the National Cycling association
in 1898, when 1t was formed. but Jump
ed the outfit at Girardeau, No., and had
to pay $500 to be reinstated. In 1899
he cleaned up the championships at
Montreal, and last season defeated
every rider of importance in the coun-
try.
Major" Taylor knocked three
worlds records to smithereens at Car
field Park, Chicago, in 1899. They
were the quarter mile, which he made
in 20 seconds; the half mile. IL sec
% and the mile. 1 minute % rs
seconds Taylor cannot be induced to
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Il think I'll have TO read that new
novel; they say it's fine. Have yea
read it,"
NO; 1 am afraid it's too long Ny
wife bought copy yesterday and shs
only got half way through 1t while
waiting for her change. Philadelphia
Press
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Gunner-Flnery and fortune and
beauty. She is your opportunity. r
notice that you hold her very tight
when skating.
Geyer-Yes, experience has taught
me never TO let an opportunity slip.
Philadelphia Record
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Tess-It's quite likely that rny uncls
viii leave me quite fortune He's dy-
ing. you know.
Jess-Oh. isn't that distressing?
Tess-Er-yes. do feel sorry for the
poor old
Jess-Nonsense. was sympafhix-
ing with you. dear To think that an
this wealth should come to you when
it's almost too late 10 do you any good
philadelphia Press
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Patient-Now, doctor, what's the
matter with me-anything?
Head consulting physician-My dear
sir, do you suppose that il we know
what was the matter with you wa
would have decided to hold q postmor-
tem?-Harper's Bazaar.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
NJ RETURNED.

Mr.. lie Jecks-well. Miss Coldcash.
suppose you received good many
birthday cardss
Miss Coldcash (sweetly)-Oh, yes;
and there was one particularly dainty
and artistic. am sure it came from
you.
Mr.. lie Jecks Cdelightedl-What
snakes YOU think so?
Miss CoIdcash-Because I sent it to
you on your last birthday.-Tit-Bits.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

There are not many residences in
Bensonhurst, fashionable suburb Of
Brooklyn, n. Y. that are more attrac-
tive. or that cost more money. than
that of Bob Fitzsimmons, the profess
sional pugilist and ex-heavyweight
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Nipp-My wife worried all last weak
for fear should die
Tuck--Wers you sick9
Nipp-No, but my life insurance poll
icy ran out and it was several days be-
fore I got it renewed.-Philadel
Evening Bulletin
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
A THRIFTY DOCTOR.

Friend-But, doctor. why do you car
~ two umbrellas2
Doctor-One is brand-new and
wanted to spare it as long IS possible
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

ride on Sunday. An enterprising man
ager wished to take him abroad to ride
exhibitions at the Paris Exposition,
agreeing to give him 81 900 more IL he
would ride on the Sabbath. but the
"majah" said nay.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

She-Here we have been married
nearly three months and have noe
shown you what can cook
He-For heavens sake are you tired
Of me already
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
Mr. lie Jecks (delighted)-what
: TICKLE CLIMATE.

Il got my cutter down yesterday"
did you rider" Nop-dusted 1t, and
put 1t back. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Mercutio- considers him~
self a great theatrical light
Damon-That's right About as lish*
Transcript
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14

Mrs. wiggles- Does your husband
have ~deng"
Mrs waggles-No he roars all ovM
the house.-Somerville Journal
Arizona silver belt., 1901-05-16

1 on the time
 y of right to iss being su.
 all succeed 3solute right rains of the nnections a, ns l9 and 3 1 with stag, T Salt River 'd the Ray tations, no President
Arizona silver belt., 1901-05-16
AT THE RETAIL STORES.

Taken from the Dry Goods Economist New York Sashes of very broad lowered ribbon fringed on either side. White serge jacket suits adorned with gilt braiding and gilt buttons. Detachable reyers of white pique with broad vale to be worn with Eton jackets. Displays of white summer millinery accompanied by white ostrich feather boaS.
 Wash suits, prettily trimmed, and separate pique, duck and linen skirts for girls. FwO-tuued trimmed sailors in combi- nations of blue, brown, gray and black with white.
 Feather boas in all the light shades rp accompany foulard and other sum wcT costumes.
 stitched crash hats for golf or cycling trimmed with crepe de chine. quils and plaid scarfs
 M""iIa hats for morning wear in white aud culors. decorated with dotted maIiuc> %aulc and quills.
 E,ruiug gowns of white silk ap- pliqucd with sprays of flowers, and their foliage made of colOrcd chiffon and ouilined with silk or gold cord.
 Broad collars with rcvcrs attached made uf tucked or hemstitched lawn or nainsook elaborately trimmed with valencicnnes lace or batiste cmbroid- cry.
 Dressy costumes trimmed with broad lace houncings, scantily applied. with their lower scalloped edge outlined with narrow chiffon ruching or a silk fringe
 OrCandie gowns in shades of hello trorc. hlne and pink. with an abun- dance of black or white lace trimmings in the form of bands, deep flouncings. gimps and appliques.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-05-16
Center of Population.

The census bureau has issued bull letin announcing that the center of population of the United States. ex- cluding Alaska and recent territorial acceSsions on June l last, was six miles southeast of Columbus, Bartholo- new county, in southern Illinois.
 lt Is described as latitude 39 degrees, minutes, 36 seconds, and longitude o' degrees, AS minutes, 54 seconds. In Ten years the center of population has moved westward fourteen miles and Southward two and one-half miles. This IS the smallest movement ever noted by the census bureau. It shows Vhe population of the western states mas not increased as rapidly as m for mer decades. The southward move ment is due largely to the great in crease in population of Indian Terri "ry, Oklahoma and Texas, and the uecreaSed westward movement to the Rrge increase in the population of the north Atlantic states. The center of area of the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii and other recent accesslons, is in northern Kansas. me center of population, therefore, is doout three-fourths of degree south and more than thirteen degrees east oi the center of area.