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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
MICROBE LAMPS.

Prof. Raphael Dubois, of the Uni
versity of Lyons, has produced home
of the most curious lamps ever i'm
agined, by cultivating luminous ma
rine microbes in liquid medium con-
tanned in little glass vessels. If a few
of these living lamps are arranged
about bust in a dark room, the bust
is made plainly visible, and photo
graphs can be taken of it. The actinic
power of the light is, nevertheless, so
feeble that several hours exposure is
needed. With another form of lamp,
filed with phosphorescent bacteria,
enough light is obtained to render
printed page easily legible.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
WHAT WOMEN LIKE IN MEN.

II Is true that unmarried American
women are creating considerable dis
cussion among thoughtful members of
the opposite sex, says the Chicago
Post. foreign observer has dis
covered that the development of the
intelligence of the American girl has
led to establishment whereby men
are seen stripped of their ideal quan-
ties and devoid of romantic attrac-
lions. Thus seen In the light of the
commonplace, women no longer care
to marry them, and prefer to abide in
single blessedness.
Rafford Pyke. writing on What
Women Like in Men" in the Cosmo-
politan for July, finds that the Amer.
lean woman Of fine perceptions and an
Intelligence trained by reading, by
study and above all by observation and
experience, is becoming more difficult
and more discriminating and less will
Ing to marry every year. She no long
er marries for support, nor for the
honor of writing Mrs. before her name.
Public opinion is satisfied with her
attitude, and the term old maid has
fallen into disuse. She does not marry
because sne feels that she will not be
satisfied with any one but the only
man without whom she will be un-
happy. II this unique individual never
comes her way she manages to get a
great deal of joy out OF life anyway.
In spite of this change in taste,
woman herself has NOT changed con
tinues Mr.. Pyke. She feels the need
of love as much as ever, she has more
to give than she had in the past, and
consequently she demands more. "To
the man who can successfully appeal
to her she Is as ever an unwritten law,
creature of fire and air, q creature
of infinite tenderness, of beautiful I'M
selhshness, of exquisite submission"
This way of looking proves that first
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
NOTES ON SCIENCE
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.
The Worlds Best Timber for Zee In
ships-Nature's Clay ImRses-Rabber
and Gutta-Percha-C Cold winters. Hot
Summers.
THE WORLDS BEST SHIP r1srsER

THE WORLDS BEST SHIP TIAIBER.
Some of the most useful products Of
our planet are confined to small areas
of its surface, situated at a great dis
lance from the main centers of popu-
lation and industry. India-rubber is
one of these, and according to report
from Consul-General King at Bang
kok, teak, the most valuable ship tim
Der in existence, is another. Exten-
sive teak forests, he says, are restrict
ed to Burma, Siam and Cochin China.
There are only three ports in the
world from which teak is exported:
Rangoon, Moulmein and Bangkok 1t
is beautiful dark-colored wood, TAX
ing high finish, and its value in ship
building depends upon it's strength, it's
durability, its resistance to both mois-
tire and drouth, it's non-liability to be
lacked by boring insects, its light
ss in the water, and it's resistance to
influence of iron when brought in
Sc contact In this last point of
tellence it has no substitute as
eking for armor-plate.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

woven Int the material. DesiS ms.
when applied to rooms. are arranged
to SUIT the wall space and blend with
the color tones. sometimes in panels.
sometimes in a frieze. Occasionally
flowers may be used, more or less con-
ventionalized, and some charming work
has been done in preparing marine de-
signs for decorations on yachts. These
latter are used also for rooms in houses
by the sea. Not only are hangings and
wall coverings treated in this way, but
sets of furniture carry out the decor
atoms on the walls. White mahogany
is one of the most beautiful of the
woods used for this purpose.-Chicago
Journal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

tire period of minority But where a
father refuses or neglects to support
the child or compels him to support
himself the right to his earnings
ceases. At common law mother had
no implied right to the services and
earnings of her child, as she was not
bound, like the father, for its main
tenance. The tendency of the United
States, however, is to treat mothers
rights with liberality, especially if she
be widow and has borne the burden
OF the child's support.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
How Jamie Landed His Big Fish.

A fifty-two pound catfish was taken
from a shallow pool formed by the
subsistence of the Platte river, a few
days ago, says Fremont, Neb., CORE
spondent of the Nebraska State Jour-
nal. jamie Mclean, boy of about 15
years, was going after some of his
fathers horses in Saunders county and
happened to hear splashing of tba
water behind him. He looked around
and beheld fish of huge proportions
fioundering around in the pool. He al
once formed lasso of the rome ba
was carrying and proceeded to fasten
it round the head of the fish. While
he was thus engaged the creature
knocked him down once with its tail
but he finally managed to get the roma
in place. He then mounted his .horss
and fastened the end of the rona -
the saddle and started for the sboro
The fish was so strong that progress
was made but slowly, and at one time
the horse began to sink in the ouicl,
sand, but after considerable nnIIin.
and hauling the catch was safalS
landed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
The Air From the Lungs.

Much has been said about a poison
Gus alkaloid in air from the lungs.
After careful investigation, Herr e.
Formanek finds that no poisonous sub
stance exists in the breath of healthy
man or animal, but that the expired
air may contain traces of ammonia in
cases of dental carries or pulmonary
complaints. 1t is this ammonia-not a
special alkaloid of terrifying virulence
that has been collected from expired
air.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
RUBBER AND GUrrA-pERcHA.


Mr.. Berkhout, formerly forester in
Dutch East Indies, recently gave
ne facts not generally known con-
ming these two products, which are
en- confused. The quality Of elias
ty distinguishes india-rubber from
gutta-percha. The latter is derived
FROM one plant only, while india-rub-
Der is produced from more than 60
plants. Three-fourths of the gutta-
percha of commerce comes from Su-
matra and Borneo. OF the total an
nual production of india-rubber, esti-
mated at about 99,OO0,OOO pounds,
nearly two-thirds comes from the
Amazon Valley, about one-third from
Central Africa, and one-twentieth from
Asia. The total production of gutta-
percha is about one-twentieth as great
as that of india-rubber. The gutta-
percha tree is cultivated with difficulty,
and the natives of the countries where
It grows cut it down to get its valu-
able sap.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
EASY TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND
HAJPC

the base of the bristles, but in the
new brush there is no place of lodg-
ment there, and so it falls through to
the hollow back where it may be in
stantly removed by the applications of
stream of water or by striking the
back against the hand. AS the air
circulates freely around the base, of
the bristles the brush will dry rapid
ly when wet, and the moisture will not
rot the bristles, making the brush very
durable.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
WORKS IN BIG WORDS
City omciaI Language He Does Not
Understand.

City Omcial Language He Does noe
Understand.
There is a certain city official who.
although capable enough in his busi-
ness. is notorious for his lack OF
knowledge of the kings English and
for his fondness for big words, says the
New York Times. He came to his office
one misty, muggy day and, noticing
that the air was foul, called out to one
of his subordinates: open that win
dow and putrefy the air!" On another
occasion, when called upon to take ac-
ton for an infraction of one OF the
city ordinances, he was asked where he
got his information. "Oh, l got word
through a unanimous letter that this
work was being carried on supersti-
tiously." Speaking of his horse, fine
trotter, which he drives almost daily.
on the speedway he remarked; Il
can't drive out for some time because
Jack (the horse) has a spasm on his
hind leg. On another occasion, speak.
ing of severe storm in which he had
been caught, he said: "It was per-
feet toronto" Once in speaking of his
daughter, who, he said, was inclined
to be musical, he remarked: II am
going to send her to the Controversy of
Music" Once he felt i'll and blue, and,
to a friend, he remarked: Il am,
growing feeble and feel as If my work
ing days were about over. am poor
man and suppose I'll have to pass my
last days in some institution for in
dignant old men,"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
MRS. e. A. M,CREA


chance of success if she has real abil-
ity for the work. Miss Beatrix Jones
OF New York and Mrs. A. e. McCrea,
now of Marquette, Mich. have demon
strated that women can attain a very
high degree of success in this field of
labor.
Mrs. McCrea is now consulting ar
chitect of the city of Marquette, and
she is doing excellent work in bring
ing about reforms along the line of
city improvement The board of edu-
cation of Marquette has recently ap-
propriated $1,000 for the decoration of
the school grounds of the city, and the
work is being done under the direction
of Mrs. McCrea.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
now NATHAN PROPOSED.

Nathan saw that his time had
come. He sighed, cleared his throat
and Degan: Wilder, l been thinkin'
good deal lately an l ben talkin'
some with friend o. mine" He felt
guiltlly conscious of what that friend
had counseled him to keep back. "pve
been greatly prospered in my day; in
fact, my cup runneth over"
You have been prospered, Nath-
an"
Seems ef-seem's eff I'd ought to
sheer it with somebody. don't it?"
well, Nathan, l don know nobody
that's more generous in givin' to the
pore than you air."
II don't mean Jest exactly that way:
mean-widder. you're the NORTH
mean the salvation of my soul. Gould
you-would you-er-do you think
you'd keer to sheer my blessin's with
mean add another one to emf"
The Widow Young looked at him in
establishment; then, as she perceived
his drift, the tears filled her eyes and
she asked, do you mean it, Nathan ~
Il wouldn't "a spent so much labor
on joke. wilder"
mo, it don't seem like you would,
Nathan. Well, it's sudden, mighty sud-
den, but can't say no."
Fur these an all other blessin's
make US truly thankful, Lord, we
ask fur his names sake-Amen!" said
Nathan, devoutly And he sat an
other hour with the widow making
plans for the early marriage, on which
he insisted.-Paul Laurence Dunbar in
August New" Lippincott.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
Incorporation for union.e

1t is stated in a dispatch from Pitts
burg that certain officers of the United
States Steel Corporation have an
nounced a new policy toward the
Amalgamated Association. Hence
forth there will be no dealings, negoti-
atoms or conferences with that body,
whether for settlement of the present
trouble or other purpose, until it OBJ
tains a legal status by incorporation.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

The bubonic plague is said to be the
most stubborn Of epidemics, not yield
ing 10 the most energetic treatment.
While the dread of smallpox, cholera
and yellow fever has been much les
sened of late years because of the
progress of medical science, no great
hold has yet been obtained on the
BLACK death"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

ILLUSTRATION. + o r
useful m o r N | n G
wear in dark blue
or in bright pink
or white for fete
wear such a little
dress cannot be
surpa s s g d. T h Q
skirt is trimmed
with bands of ma
terial stitched on
both s | d e s a n d
adorned at will
with groups of
small buttons. The
coat has a square
collar ending in
revers, which reach
to the waist. These
are made of double
material, and will
require no interim
ing. The sleeves
end a b We t h Q
wrist. and are I'm
ished with a strap
ping which appears
to fasten upon the
full sleeve.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
sex.

Costume of brown and white cloth.
The jacket and vest are bordered with
band of natural colored leather, and
the latter, faced with ecru, or white,
silk, is ornamented with fancy but
tons, and can be worn open or closed.
The turnover collar and cuffs are
of ecru lace, or embroidered batiste,
bordered with the leather band. The
skirt is perfectly plain.-Wiener Chic.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
Women Pharmacists in the United s,..

Women Pharmaoists In the United State.
1t is fact not generally known that
there are nearly 400 women pharma-
cists in the United States. One of the
largest apothecary establishments in
New England employs women almost
exclusively, giving them precedence
over men, and assigning as the reason
therefor that women can be depended
on, or, to use the language of the head
of the concern: mo big heads. no
mistakes, hence no suits for damages
as the result Of careless reading Of nre-
scriptions." Many manufacturing
chemists employ women in different
capacities.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
Obe 6JeekIY
Panorama.


A new field of usefulness has of late
been entered by two or three women
who have found it to be so profitable,
so healthful and so pleasant that other
women will be likely to enter the same
field ere long. Landscape architecture
or gardening is something that any
woman of taste, intelligence and de-
termination can engage in with good
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

Of all the author is a man Of ekivalry
and believer of romance. In sum-
ming up what women really admire in
men, he throws aside the item OF good
looks. No man need desire beauty in
order to win his way with the opposite
sex
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

A dainty little waist to be worn I'M
der the jacket has a collar and yoke
fashicAed of embroidery and lace. The
blouse has full front which is be-
coming to the youthful figure.
In making the skirt care must be
taken to have it hang perfectly. This
Is emphasized because the whole effect
will be spoiled il the skirt is allowed
10 dip in the back.
A simple hat, broad Of brim and
trimmed with fold and huge pun of
soft silk, completes the costume.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
PARENTS RIGHTS OVER CHILDREN

PARENTS RIGHTS OVER CHILDREN.
A father has the right to the service
and earnings of his child while the
child lives with him ami is maintained
by hima right, says laarper's Bazaar,
resting upon the parental duty of
maintenance. and furnishing some
compensation for the gervice he rem
ders the child How long this right
may continue is open to question, but
certainly until the child reaches the
age of IA, and usually during the en-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

in the center. 4. Scarlet coat, faced
with white MORE, worn with skirt of
black and white shepherds plaid. 8.
Suit of dark gray, finished with bands
of the same. 6. White serge jacket,
worn with duck skirt in deep red.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

The people of Vancouver, B. c., have
withdrawn liquor licenses from music
halls.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

ROTARY CAKE AND EGG BEATER.
and, of course, the machine is not lin
tied to beating cake, but will whip
cream, make frosting and do Az the
labor in that line by simply inserting
the beater of the proper shape.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
YOUNG GIRLS FRooK.

A young girls dress of linen or
pique is shown in the accompanying
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
The PreSrdenf'S yacht,

Former yacht Mayflower, owned by
]. Ogden Goelet, now in the American
navy, is to be used as the presidents
private boat.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03

L The vest is of green wool, bound
with green taffeta and closed with gilt
buttons: sleeves Of the taffeta. g.
Felt hat, with crown band of green
and brim red. 3. Stock with two gilt
buckles. The ties are crossed beneath
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-12-03
FOR WOMEN ANDHOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

What Women Like in Men-she No
Longer Marries for support, but Seeks
che One with whom She Can be
Happy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
MAKING PROGRESS.
Civil Government Is Established in
Maniia-City Has n Popula-
ton of 244,732.

Manila, May civil government in
Manila was ablished Friday a pre-
liminary to the inaugural ton of a gen
eral civil government The United
States Philippine commission is I'M
willing at present to permit the expert
ment of elections here, although they
have been authorized n all other mu-
inequalities. Judge Taft says a mu-
nicipal government for Manila will
shortly be created. The officers will
probably be appointive. Lepanto and
possibly all the other uncivilized prov
inces will be organized specially on a
plan similar to that adopted in the case
of Benguet.
The board of health has completed
the census of Manila. The popula ton
numbers 244,732.
The trial of Lieut.. Boyer, charged
with commissary egularities, has
been completed. The verdict has not
been announced. The trial of Capt.
Barrows, also charged with commits
sary irregularities, begins Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
CHAPTER K.-CoNTINUED.

On the seventh day OF their voyage.
on entering the state-r,om suddenly
Mrs. Nolan discovered Mrs. Goddard in
the act of placing a little folding deck
stool into the closet.
"What is that for?" she questioned.
"You don't suppose I am going to
stand up in there all the time I am
locked in, do you?" smiled Mrs. God
dard. "There is not room enough to
lie down and an emergency might oc'
cur in which I'd have to stand till I'd
drop in sheer exhaustion. I am awful
ly glad the air comes in at the top.
Now. just for experiment, I'll sit down
and then you must lock me in.'
Mrs. Nolan consented readily. She
seemed better at rehearsals than at
performances.
Owing to the shallowness of the
closet Mrs. Goddard was obliged to sit
sidewise, but she looked very comfort
able as she leaned back against her
gowns and skirts.
"Now, close the door," she said. And
when this was done no one entering
the room at that instant would have
imagined that the apartment con-
tanned more than one woman.
"There is p.entysof air, too," chuckled
the prisoner when she was liberated.
"Now, for all you do, don't leave the
room while the stewardess is putting
it straight. The hints l have dropped
in her presence ABOUT keeping the
closet locked will make it appear thor
III 20 4 1,o
She knows we have both the keys
''But, my Lord, after-after you dis
appear-what if they were to order the
door opened?"
"You must not cross bridge be-
fore you come to it." quoted Mrs. God
dard. ''Now, SO far you have done
beautifully; don't make a failure at
the very end. I tell you our plan is
going to run smoothly and without
a single hitch. Then, if 7 get ashore
all right, shall be free; and we shall
have money enough to be free on,
think of that-think of the money,
Lucy!"
Il shall 40 my BEST" said Mrs. No
Ian, borne into hopefulness by the
breezy confidence of her friend.
Taking up her rug and book, Mrs.
Goddard went to her chair in a sunny
spot on the deck She saw the cap
tain approaching. A critical look lay
in his frank eyes, but she bent over
her book and allowed him to pass
without word It struck him that,
having recovered from her delusion,
she was embarrassed by the remem-
brance of her wild remarks a few
days previously.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
How Lord Kelvin'A Faith in His Own
Theories Was Darinyly
Illustrated.

Lord Kelvin is justly regarded as
one of the most distinguished scien-
lists of this or any other age. He is
out a little less than 80 years of
age, but still retains the position,
that he has held for over two-score
years, OF professor of natural philos-
ophy in the University of Glasgow,
the institution where he himself was
educated. AS professor he has some
peculiarities and one of them is the
habit of saying when doubling
question is put to him as to the alb
solute certainty of some proposition:
Didn't figure that out MYSELF"
The question is not put irritably
or realistically, as rule; it is mere
ly the natural remark of a man who
has been an acknowledged leader of
worldwide fame for so many years.
One day when lecturing on cleo
tricity he told his class that while
a voltage of 5000 or so would be IA
tai to a man voltage of, say, some
100000 would be perfectly harmless.
With a current of far more than
ordinary voltage he was going to give
them practical illustration of the
fact on himself, right there before
them. The students could hardly be-
lieve their ears, but as he stepped to-
ward the electrical transformer a cry
of dissent and horror went up.
"Try it on dog! Try it on an
ANIMAL" came from all parts of the
lecture room.
Lord Kelvin turned in stiff dignity
and cast a look of reproach over the
class. These were his own pupils
who were doubling hint was in his
beloved University of Glasgow. To
doubt on some minor point would not
have hurt him, but to think that they
could question the relia bility of his
carefully prepared figures on matter
of such moment was really painful.
For few moments he looked at them
in silence.
Didn't I figure it out myself?" he
said at length; and then there was
only silence as he continued on his
way to the apparatus and safely
turned the tremendous voltage into
himself.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08

much worried the day she spoke SO
peculiarly to me. but I supposed she
had recovered"
''She has been as rational as any
body till to-day" said Mrs. Nolan,
wiping her eyes, which somehow
thanks to the spray and constant
rubbing-were wet and red. Il was
in my room there just thinking of
going to bed when she sprang up, and
before knew it she was out on deck,
and-oh, it was awful
'Try to think of something else"
said the captain; sit seems to agitate
you. Good night
She stopped him with gesture.
81 wish you would not let the pas
sengers disturb me-" she whimpered.
"She and I were dear friends, and
you see"
"You shall have all the privacy you
WISH" he promised her. 81 shall see
to that
When he had gone, Mrs. Nolan
locked the door behind him. She
looked to see if the window-curtains
were we'll down and then she turned
out the electric light. The ship, Civ
ing big roll, almost threw her off
her feet, but she held on to the bed
and crept to the closet She gave
three soft raps, then inserted the key
and opened the door. She CROPPED
about till she caught hold of the
prisoners warm hands and drew her
out.
'Well?" whispered Mrs. Goddard.
ST did my BEST
''How did it work?" was the next
whisper, after pause.
81 think you will not complain.
They have swallowed it whole"
eff you did half as well on deck
as you did here with the woman and
the captain we have nothing to fear.
/ laughed several times. Lucy, you
are gem!"
cts getting into port that I
dread" said Mrs. Nolan.
'Leave that to me. I have two
plans" replied Mrs. Goddard. Now,
I'm going to ted" she laughed.
''This sitting up late is not good for
US. Are the window-curtains secure
and the door locked?"
Yes
swell, be sure you wake me in
the morning at least half an hour