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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
AMERICAN HUMoR.
Sweetness Seems Wanting in Our Comic
Artists, Says HoweIls.

sweetness seems wanting In Our Comic
Artists, Says HoweIls.
In his comment upon IAN Italian
View of Humor" in the North Ameri-
can Review w. D. Howells criticises
with some severity the work of Ameri-
can pictorial humorists. He says:
The humiliating truth is that we are
still no only quantitatively but also
qualitatively behind the English in
humor, and not only in literary humor,
but also in artistic humor. 1 have
named one artistic English humorist
he was, to be sure, a French Belgian
on his fathers side-who abounded in
that sweetness which seems wanting
in u comic artists. But Du Maurier
was not the only English artist who
abounded in sweetness, and whose
satire was almost a caress. There was
Leech, there was Doyle, there was
Keene, each in his way most lovable
as well as witty. Except Mr.. Peter
Newell, whose quaintness is full of
gentle charm, the only American like
them that can think of is Mr.. Oliver
Herford, who is an Englishman; the
rest of our good fellows have all a bit
ing rather than a caressing wit. They
are inferior to the Germans as well as
the English in their want of sweet
ness, their want Of humanity, one may
even call it. You can hardly take up
a copy of ~Fliegende Blatter, or Jugend,
or even Simplicissimus, without com
Ing on proof of the fact; a spirit of
kindness pervades not only those lit
tie domestic comedies which humorous
German art is so rich in, but it tinges
the sharpest political satire on which
the humorists may venture in condi-
tons where the law of lese majesty
is over-soul. We are the most intense
ly domestlcated people in the world,
with the purest and most loving fami-
ly life; but if you believe our graphic
humorists, we are always aiming to
make mercenary marriages, when we
are not trying for divorces, and our
children are of an o%diousness for which
universal putting to bed would be
gross indulgence"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
oNr sonrMr or onLnn-

One scheme of color with very little
contrast of any sort is evidently the
correct thing for real "aristocratic ele-
gance. II the gown is blue the hat and
boa are blue also, relieved only by a
bit of lace or a flower and a delicate
touch of black in the finish Of the
bodice. The contrast when there is
a decided n Of any sort is in the
hat, which may be black and white, or
a combination of both.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

the old couple, and this is the story
which Margaret Rowland authorized
him to tell to the curious.
Fifty years ago in Sioux City, a little
town north of Chicago, a beautiful
young girl and a handsome young man
plighted their troth.
The wedding day was set and all was
going happily when, without warning,
preparations for the nuptial rites were
stopped. The young girl, Margaret
Rowland, belle of Sioux City, mysteri-
ously disappeared. and the fiance, Hor-
ace Stern, made a trip to Denver.
This was in May. 1851. On June IA
Of the same year Horace Stern was
married to a young girl of Denver and
the two made their home in that city.
Margaret Rowland was heard of no
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
PAN Europeaniam.

Nothing less than the supreme reali-
cation of the commercial side of en-
pire will be needed to plunge England
and America into a war of tariffs
For the rest Englishmen laugh at
Pan-Europeanism, says the Atlantic
Magazine. The weapon has been used
against themselves, and even in the
grasp of a master hand 1t snapped like
a twig. What Napoleon could not eff
feet against England the concert of
Europe is hardly likely to effect
against America. Such, at any rate,
is the English view, both popular and
official. England will have no hand
in forging the new weapon; still less
will she direct it.. One may even go
furthe- and with not less assurance.
Were united Europe. in some freak of
madness, to attempt, as it has actually
been suggested she might attempt, to
prohibit American exports by force,
England would be compelled by sheer
national necessity to join with Ameri-
ca in frustrating it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
reohnIcaI Schools in Germany.

There are schools in Germany for
farmers, gardeners, florists, fruit grow
ers, foresters, blacksmiths, carpenters,
machinists, cabinet makers, bookkeep-
ers, t%ailors, shoemakers, druggists;
there are cooking schools, Institutes
for training servant girls, BARRIERS and
chiropodists. One can find a school In
Germany for teaching anything one
wants to know; and it is usually sup
ported by the government free to all
corners, OF perhaps only a nominal tu-
ition Is charged.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
WHITE VERY MUCH Used.

A great feature of prevailing modes
is the preponderance OF white. Among
furs, ermine is much in evidence.
Miniver, the royal ermine. has been re-
vived in the preparations for King Ed
wards coronation; it is ermine with
small sealskin spots scattered over it
instead of the customary black tails.
1t is used for entire garments or for
revers, collar and cuffs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
snubbing a wouId-Be M. p.

An English firm of solicitors, whs
recently wrote to the president of the
University of Idaho offering to pur-
chase an LII. d. degree for a young
client who was thinking of entering
parliament, received the following very
caustic answer: THE principal whom
you represent has disgracsd his nation
ailty' the bar, and himself. l hope
mat when he attempts to enter parlia-
ment he will learn that a cad's ambi-
lions, unless carefully limited, are un-
realiZahle - itara+,ro
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
HATS AND CosrUMrs

A chinchilla hat with a gun metal
gray velvet costume is the perfection
OF good taste; trimmed only with a
little blue velvet and two or three
handsome rhinestone ornaments. All
the shades OF fawn color are evidently
worn In velvet and cloth as well, and
there is a new pink shade of tan which
seems to be popular.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
KusselI sage,s Luncnes.

According to the popular tradition.
Russell Sage sustains life when down
town with a cracker, a red apple and
a glass of water. This is as wide OF
fact as are many such stories about
prominent men. Mr.. Sage is not only
nice" in regard to what he eats, but
a hearty trencherman and an excel.
lent authority on all that goes to make
up a satisfactory meal.-New YorA
Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

Goldwin Smith says the best way to
eliminate anarchy from the land is to
give more time in the public schools
to the teaching of music. 1t appears
to be the theory of this professor that
a man who sings or plays upon some
instrument never commits murder, but
he ignores the frequency with which
singers and musicians tempt other
folks to shoot or throw a brick.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
sKrnrs STILL rIemr.rrrrrNa.

Skirts fit tighter to the hips and
fare more widely below the knee than
ever before. The sheath skirt to the
knee is the correct style. made with
five and sometimes even seven cores.
In order to preserve the clinging effect,
various contrivances for u%nder-petti-
coats have appeared in the shops. The
"garter-petticoat" has obtained some
prominence owing to its oddly, hut
Is not likely to be universally adopted.
II consists of two little rufled petit
coats fastened below the knee by broad
elastic bands. The object is to leave
the figure free of encumbrances so that
the skirt may ht perfectly above the
knee. yet preserve the necessary full
ness below. Another lpetticoat, called
the skeleton" and designed for the
same purpose as the one just described
consists in its upper part of strips of
ribbon sewed a couple of inches apart
TO a belt and joined at the knee with
the regulation accordion-pleated or
rufiied circular fiounce. To stout fig
ures these devices for obtaining slen-
der effects are welcome. The majority
of women, however, are content with
a weli-ftting sheath skirt, spreading
below the knee into a sea of ruff
mes. All OF which goes to show that
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
Collector of Musical Autographs.

The Berlin Royal Library has ac-,
quired one Of the most valuable collec-
tons Of musical autographs in exist
ence. 1t was made by an Austrian
named Artaria, who got the best part
OF it for a few hundred forms from
Beethoven's heirs when that composer
died. There are ninety-three auto
graphs Of Beethoven, including some OF
his most famous works, ~thirty-two Of
Haydn, and others by Schubert. Ros-
SIM. Paganini etc
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

The Indian tea outturn up to Sen
TENDER 40 seaounted to Ill, 900 o
pounds, as compared with 125, OO0. 900
pounds to the corresponding date OF
last year.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

Skirts are also lons. They lie upon
the floor N front ana at Inc sides as
well as having the decided sweep at
the back. Walking costumes, ts be
used distinctly as such. are made Just
to ciesr the ground all around. but they
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
What Girls May Acoere from Gentlemen.

Whdb Wits hAhy AcceNN from Gentlemen.
The only gifts which a young girl
may accept from men friends are flow
ers, bonbons, books of music-unless,
Of course, she receives some trihe of
10 real value. sent IN the way of fun.
There are endless variations and COM
b%inations of these things possible, so
the selection is not AS restricted as II
may appear.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

The vehicle and implement indus
TRY Of the United States manufactures
s4so. ese,oeo worth per year and em-
ploys zoo. 600 men. These interests
have thirty-twe acres offered them V
the st. Louis Exposition and win
make the largest exhibit sver known.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

Monogram Fad Is widespread Illus
tration of the Latest style of Skirt
Some Of the More Fashionable CoIOrs
-Preponderance of White.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

skirts must be clinging. This pretty
gown, an attractive fall model, is of
dark blue yelling. The skirt is made
with vertical tucks and a circular
aounce headed by stitched bands. Mex
lean stitching is inserted between the
breadths, Corticelli embroidery silk be-
ing used for the purpose. The belt is
covered with rows of stitching. as are
also the bands trimming the lace col
lar.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04
yourIsts nensNt sane Laks.

Railroad officials nj Salt Lake City.
Utah, say that not less than 400 0
tourists visited that city during the
five months ending October 81 last,
and they estimate that at least $780,
900 was spent there by them during
their stay.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

Lady Audrey Butler. the wife OF Gen.
Sir Rsdvers Butler, is the daughter OF
the fourth marquis Of Townsend, and
was the widow Of the Hon. @. t. How.
ard when tho famous general won her
hand. She ia an exceedingly popular
woman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

WaVot ModeI Evening GOWN.
from John W~anamaker, Broadway, N. Y.
Their trimmed with narrow black vel
vet ribbon. which also decorates the
elbow sleeves and is fastened over the
arms with small rhinestone buckles.
The full puff of the under sleeve is of
the canary chiffon.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

He who rises late neither hears mass
nor gets meat.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-03-04

The minister was besieged with visi-
tors on the day following his visit from
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

Mr.. Chas. Van Gorder, of Audu-
bon, astonished the denizens of this
busy city, yesterday afternoon, by
appearing upon our streets in a
brand new automobile, the first
ever seen in the city, and attracted
a great deal of attention. Miss
Mollie Delahoyde was given ride
up into The Heights and back to
the bank, enjoying her brief outing
very much. The trip from Audubon
occupied fifty-five minutes, not a
very fast record, but the man in
charge was obliged to look out for
distractions that might have land
ed them in the ditch which retard-
ed their movements. Mr.. Van Cor
der says as they we're coming down
the road and when just north of
town, in making short turn in the
road, they beheld team directly in
front of them and when the driver
saw the carriage speeding toward
him without driver he threw the
lines right and left, sprang out and
Charley said he thought the man
was going to take to the bush but
on second thought he sprang to the
head of the horses and took hold OF
the brides to prevent a runaway
but the animals didn't seem to be
as easily frightened as their driver.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17
Two Books-Two Cents

The Burlington Route has just is
sued two publications Of great in
terest to homeseekers. Nebraska "
is the title of a 4S-page book descrip-
tive of the agricultural resources of
the state, profusely illustrated with
farm scenes and supplemented with
an accurate sectional map.
Big Horn Basin " is an illustrat
ed folder telling all about the rich
but undeveloped portion of North
Western Wyoming. The Big Horn
BASIN contains wonderful openings
for small ranches along good sized
streams, with million acres of
government land open for settle
ment under the United States land
laws,
Both publications will be sent to
any address on receipt of two cents
in stamps. Address ]. FRANCIS
General Passenger Agent, Burling-
ton Route, Omaha.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17
The following letter received by
the Lewis postmaster explains

ne IOllOWluS leCleI received DY
the Lewis postmaster explains
itself:
A feeling exists among few of the pat
rons of the proposed rural routs that Post
master Davis is not using energy enough
in getting the routes established. We wish
to say for the benefit of these patrons that
every effort that can be made on his part
is being done. To show how far the De-
partment is behind we give copy of a
letter received from Congressman, Smith
which can be seen at this poStoffice. The
letter is dated April I, 1902 and is as follows:
Mr.. w. Il. Davis, Dear Sir: have yours
of of April 3. There are nearly thirty routes
ahead of yours in the District that have
not yet been inspected. The first of the At
lantic petitions to which you refer was
handed to me at the ratification meeting
in Atlantic in November 1900. The Depart
ment is far behind with the inspection
of these routes and is getting worse behind
all the time. Iowa has been given much
more than her share and even our District
months, and which was slow in making
applications at first for this service, has
three times as many routes as the average
District in the United States. i am push
ing the matter constantly and will reach
your route as soon as possible, but the
routes must be examined in the order in
which they were applied for as far as pract
ticable. Regretting the delay and assur.
ing you that it is unavoidable, am
Sincerely Yours,
Walter 1. Smith,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17
To The Truthloving Public.

L am always an observer of the
golden rule of silence, but there are
times when it becomes sin to keep
silent and therefore | consider it
my sacred duty to speak and to de-
fend my rights.
The people of Extra have had late
ly an opportunity to listen to sever
al talks-I can not call them speech
es-of p. A. Leguin, the ex-Priest,
who dared to throw dirt at the time
honored institution of Christ, the
Catholic church. and her teachings.
1t ls not my intention to prove the
truth of doctrine which p. A. Leguin
attacked, for instance the doctrine
about purgatory, the real presence
of Christ in the Blessed Eucharist,
the Blessed Virgin, Etc, for the
doctrines of P. A. Leguin have been
brought up against us thousand
times and have been refuted as
many times, and as every Railways
fairminded listener and every one
who knows the of the Catholic
doctrine must have considered him
an imposter from the beginning of
his talk to the last word of it. p.
A. Leguin, if he ever was a priest,
knows this as we'll as the writer of
this and as ex-priest he must know
the Catholic doctrine which he
most cruelty disfigured in his sati-
rical talk.
P. A. Leguin lacks, above all, com
mon sense as he proved in his talk.
Instead of throwing dirt at his
mother, the church, he throws dirt
at himself by making known to the
public the circumsta of his
apostasy, If they are true, as he
stated them, for his postasy was
due only to the abuse of the confess
sional. If he had used the confess
sional as the church wanted him to
use it and if he had observed the
severe laws which the church enacts
to preserve the purity of their insti-
tuition he never would have thrown
himself into such pitiable condi-
ton. BY his revelations about his
use of the confessional, by his way
of speaking and by his pamphlets
every one can see What stuff he is
made of" and as l am interested in
| the welfare of this town [ would adj
wise the citizens of Extra to keep
such a man far away from here be-
cause he will destroy the peace
which so far has prevailed among
| the different denominations of this
town. Throughout this talk P. A.
Leguin makes only assertions with
out proving anything and to blind
his audience he uses a satirical
speech instead of arguments. Quod
gratis assertus, gratis negatur.
Assertions without arguments are
denied without arguments.
P. A. Leguin also abuses his God
given gift of speech against the
Catholic schools and says our chill
dren learn in them only prayers. If
our Catholic children would learn
only prayers in our parochial
schools we could save the expense
of building schools and teach them
in our churches. Why does p. A.
Leguin not visit our schools? Our
schools are public institutions and
anyone is welcome to visit them.
We have had the honor, several
times already, to be visited by some
| of our esteemed citizens and they
I found thai we teach the very same
branches of science that are taught
in the public schools. Think. also
of the many Catholic high schools
academies, colleges, etc. Why would
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

A divorce petition was filed yes
terday afternoon in which Ettice
Deweese ask to have the marriage
relation between her and her hus-
band, William Deweese severed. She
alleges that they were married in
Washington la. in June 1900, and
that since that time her husband has
treated her cruelty and shamefully
and has refused to furnish money
for her support and on these
grounds she ask the divorce.-At-
lantic Telegraph, April 1ltn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

Mrs. w. r. Bolts, accompanied by
her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alfred
Bolts, returned from the eye infirm-
airy, out at Omaha, the last of the
week ena bled to see objects distinct
ly with the eye operated upon. To
say that she is happy is putting it
mildly and she extends an invita-
ton to her many friends to call and
let her look at their countenances,
which she has been unable to do for
some time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

Topic for Sabbath service at the
Y. M. c. A. at three o'clock: "Count.
ing Our Blessings" Matt. SLIP.
Leader, Charley Pattison.
Program for Friday evening, at
eight o'clock, at Y. M. c. A. rooms:
Resolved, That church property
ought to be taxed. Affirmative, n
P. Christensen. Negative, G. A. Mar.
lin; Followed by usual discussion.
M. A. MILLS, Secretary.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17
Heat From Cold Water.

Heat from cold water seems fabu
lous, but it is an established fact. The
water is decomposed by electricity in
to it's constituent gases, hydrogen and
oxygen. When these gases are reunited
the act Of combination causes the evo,
luton of intense heat. The we'll known
limelight Is an example Of this.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

Alfred Green, boot and shoe deal
er and repairer, has had his
building, known as the Henry res
taurant, thoroughly oyer-hauled
and papered and will soon occupy
the rear of the building, as dwell
ing, while the front room will be de-
voted to shop and sales room for
the stock of goods he may carry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17
A Sure Sign.

A physician driving past place
where stonemasons were at work on
some monuments called out:
Hard at work. see. You finish
your gravestones as far as In mem
ory' and then you wait, suppose, to
see who wants a monument next"
"Why, yes" was the answer, "unless
somebody is ill and you are treating
him, and then l know just how to so
on"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

The late legislature allowed the
Bruce and Emmertattorneys $225.OO
each. Doctor Emmert received
$4,000 salary and Bruce like
amount, the former because he had
served during most of the session
and the latter because he was enti-
tied to serve
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

Judge w. r. Green has over ruled
the motion of the defence for new
trial of the celebrated mining case
in which James Doyle secured a
virdict for $446, 923.73 against James
f. Burns, President of the Portland
Mining Company, of Colorado. The
case will be taken to the superior
court. In order to appeal the case
Burns, the defendant, will have to
file bond for nearly $l,000,000.O 90 in
the district court, at Council Bluffs.
This will be the largest bond ever
given in the state.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

Professor P. NJ. Hersom, of Lohr-
Vile, Iowa, was yesterday morning
elected as principal of the Extra
schools. He is a man of good APP
pearance, has had several years ex-
perience in city schools,and coming
we'll recommended will, no doubt
continue to advance our schools in
the work adapted to towns of this
size. He is married man and in
August will move his family here
and be one of us. Last evening the
board met and re elected the Misses
Roxy Huyck, Myrtle Hellyer and
Jessie Norton, and elected Miss
Beulah Soar, of Audubon, who will
fill position in one of the prima.
ries. An assistant principal and a
second grammar teacher are yet to
be elected.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

William Delahoyde made four de.
liveries of trees at Sloan and other
towns to the north west, arrivin Q
home Tuesday evening and was de
llverin2 trees yesterday aud today
to his patrons in this neighborhood.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

Mrg. Dave Dutler an elderly lady
residing west of the Jobes post office
hsa been in poor health all winter
and as she is quite aged there is not
much hopes for her complete resto-
ration to health.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

James III. Martin, of north Audi
bon township, has been struggling
with the symptoms of grip for few
weeks, but it got the mastery of him
and now he is Obliged to give up
and is taking nauseous medicines,
which to man of his temperament
seems very disagreeable necessity.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

All parties not having, at this
date, their back yards and alleys
cleaned up will please do so at once
and save expense to them by hav-
ing the Marshal clean up for them.
GEORGE F. Knapp, Mayor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17

Don, the eldest son of Dorsey
Marietta, of Atlantic, was visiting
at the home of his uncle and aunt,
n. J. and Mary Marietta, on Depot
street. part of this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-04-17
Mrs. Ferguson has one hundred
trimmed hats to select from.

There will be an important meet
ing of the Cemetery Association at
Walter Copeland's office, next Tues
day evening. Come everybody!