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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
EnaIand,s uallest Man.

Two little American girls went into
the drawing room while an English
man of astounding ugliness was call
ing upon their mother They advanced
hand in hand and stood regarding the
visitor with an expression of mute
establishment
Come here, children" said the
mother, land let me present you to
Mr. Jones'"
The children did not bulge. Instead.
one of them exclaimed:
mo, we don't want to meet Mr..
Jones. He is the ugliest man we have
ever SEEN"
Having delivered this opinion, the
child turned and, dragging her sister
after her, ran from the room. The
Englishman remained calm, while the
children's mother, endeavoring to
overcome her embarrassment, said:
20, Mr.. Jones, they did not mean
it the way you thought they did"
20, yes, they did," retorted Mr..
Jones, bursting into a hearty laugh.
Il am the ugliest person that God
ever allowed to be made. New York
Sun.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
Potato AIcohoI Doomed.

No less a parsonage than the Ger
man Emperor is reported to be boom
ing the use of potato alcohol. He
wishes to create stronger demand
for an article that the German farm
ers can produce in abundance. He
believes that as a source of heat the
potato can be made to supplant coal
to some extent and to a still greater
extent take the place of gasoline. In
many of the small motors used he
believes that potato alcohol can be
employed to advantage. In accordance
with the wishes of the Emperor, DO
tato alcohol is to be used in the mo.
tors of the harbor boats at Bremen
haven, and it is reported that one of
the international steam packet COM
panies has agreed to do the same
thing. According to the reports Herr
Krupp is to use alcohol in his motors
for shifting guns. The motors in use
by the army and navy are to use this
fuel as far as possible.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
Admiral Jouett,s ExpsrIenos.

Admiral Jouett, who is the jolliest
old sea dog of all the retired officers
of the navy, tells an amusing story
of his early days as cadet. II was
a sociable youngster." he says "and
when | went to my first assignment.
the Independence, and saw the stars
and stripes floating over it, | remem-
bered my mother had taught me that
my first duty was to the flag, so l
attempted some conversation on this
line with the executive officer, who
had received me when came on
board, and who was one of the strict
est disciplinarians in the navy of that
day.
Silence, sir!' he roared at my
first question, his face red with anger
Silence. sir! Who gave you permits.
sion TO speak? Let me hear only six
words from you, sir. while you are
on this ship: Port, starboard yes. sir.
and no, sir And this was my first
discipline in the navy"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

night. | will not starve and be shah
by and go without all that makes life
worth living" she broke out, with
flashing eyes. But" in sudden
change from agressiveness to appeal,
Il don't want you to hate me. l
slipped away from them all to beg
you not to-"
Oh, the strength in his face, in his
voice, in the quiet hand that laid on
hers.
He asked me, too, last night-just
after you did-he is so old-so old
| couldn't say yes just then-your
eyes came between. II begged for
time"
Williamson's hand closed suddenly
on the fingers that lay quiet under his.
why" he said, in tone that for
him settled the whole matter, you
love me-"
I'm going to marry him." the girl
said detiantly. Pm going to leave
the stuffy office forever, and the type
writer-I hate the typewriter 1t
makes my head ache-and my back.
and | go home SO tired, so tired, and
the splendid faces in the big brass
frames look down at me-there's
nothing much in the big, empty room
but the pictures-we've sold every
thing else to collectors of antique fur
niture--and they seem to say, Poor
little girl. poor little girl, we are Sor-
ry for you"
"Oh. now" Williamson said; thcre
was a sudden mist in his eyes; "wO'n
change all that, I'm glad you didn't
say yes to the old fellow. feel sor-
ry for him. a fellow feeling; but it
won't be as hard for him as IL you
had said yes"
They had reached the station, and
he gave the horses to the groom, and
as he guided her steps across the plat
form he put up her parasol to shield
them from inquisitive eyes.
But I'm going to say yes" she
spoke stubDornly
you love me-" he said.
81 do not" But her face was down
cast. Il love myself. love the
things that he can give"
There's but one thing, and you
would want 1t So"
The train came In.
A sudden sternness had come into
Williamson's young face. II love was
not more to her than all else beside;
II she could give him up for an old
mans money-it would wrench his
heart-but he would leave her. She
wasn't the girl whose warm dark eyes
looked from the picture in his watch
Awake from beautiful dream he
would go back and take up his siren.
uous life.
The train began to move out. II
was a long train and they stood at
the edge of the platform.
Goodbye, | am going now" said
williamson; but he did not 30.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
A Maids Way.

BY SARA LINDSAY COLEMAN.
Copyright, 1902. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
1t was a pretty bit of road 1t
climbed the hill to where a dainty
white silhouette against the enkindled
sky, for the hour was sunset, the sea-
son spring, a slip of girl stood wait
Ing, her face towards the brilliant
west, detection in every line of her
sweet young body.
Williamson knew the Silhouette
oh, how well he knew it!
AS the smart trap came nearer he
gave the reins to the groom and
sprang to the ground.
Il came on purpose" the girl spoke
half dehantly, 81 wanted to tell you.
| No" with a quick frown, mot that"
Williamson helped her into the trap
and sent the groom on to the station.
WELL" he said at length, and
sighed.
Since she had not come to tell him
the one thing nothing else mattered
very much.
He took out his watch and consult
ed 1t gravely; she leaned back as if
she intended remaining indefinitely.
1t was way she had. Perhaps other
women were like that-he did not
know. The whole sweep of his life
had been away from women.
We'll, he said again. Uncou-
sciously he opened the other lid of his
watch.
The girl gave a quick, amazed little
cry. She leaned forward Where
did you get my picture?"
Williamson laughed. There wasn't
much mirth in the laugh.
"Waldmere and are old friends"
he said. when he asked me to the
house party he inclosed this picture.
THAT'S why came House parties
are not much in my line" He
looked down at the picture with a
wonderful softening of his rather
stern young face.
Did you think l was RICH" the girl
asked, touch of suspicion in her
voice.
Williamson hesitated.
did you want to marry me for my
money!" This in fine scorn.
Williamson threw back his head and
laughed-a burst of genuine merri-
ment.
A line of hardness spoiled the
curves of the girls mouth.
Il must thank Mr.. Waldmere for
his interest in me-" she said. Not
only my picture, but my private ar
fairs"
Williamson put up the watch and
turned his eyes full on the girl.
Dear child" he said, rich or poor
1t does not matter a raindrop to me. |
| hesitated because the question had
never been in my mind before. You
may be rich-all of you here belong
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

lie was goingl lie desplsed her,
| Going! The cars were passing swiftly
| now. Going-what were riches
what was anything without him 4?
Going-and she couldn't tell him
she was choking so.
She clutched his hands wildly.
Goodbye" he repeated. Forget
me-"
The long train was almost past
But her words came fast, as April
shower, II want you without 1t all, %
she said. II want you If we must be
poor. I'll tell him that he isn't avail.
able-reiected with thanks"
You have seen the sudden flash OF
sunlight on steel-then you have seen
Williamson's face.
He swung up on the last coach:
there wasn't time to do more. and
stood there watching the hutter Of
her handkerchief until TIE train was
lost around a curve.
why, Miss Livingston" saia
voice at her elbow. as she tossed
the platform to the trap. II didn't
know you We're here. believe | did
hear it, thoug1. Al the Waldmere's
party, aren't you. I've come down for
the break up Their was a girl on
know so | didn't got off until the last
minute Jrst caught a glimpse Of old
Rilly-never heard Of him at house
party before"
The young fellow who called MIR.
Williamson Billy put her in the trap
and leaned over the wheel as though
loath to go
"billy's got a romantic notion that
he wants to be married for himself.
heard that he had the Waldmeres
under promise not 70 mention his
millions. Is it SO? Why Caughine).
don't you know?
Billy owns his town, almost. He's
president of the Lord knows how
many mills. He's absolutely crazy
over mis- factory peoples comfort. and
is forever building churches and
schools for them-they fairly worship
him"
Now, wonder, said the fellow who
called Williamson Billy, as he stopped
and struck a match on his shoe. his
eyes following the departing trap; 81
wonder what that look on her face
meant He laughed. Guess she's re-
fused him, not knowing"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
MUSIC TO HEAL WOUNDS.

Violin Employed as an Aid to Sur
gerry in a Paris Hospital.
The attention of medical men has
been called to two extraordinary cases
reported from a hospital in Paris. A
man had been seriously cut by acct
dent and the wound refused to heal.
From time to time the patient went
into violent paroxysms and death ap-
peared certain. A surgeon who had
given much attention to the subject
of vibrations secured the services of
violin player and treated the suffer
er to musical remedy. A change
appeared at once and under the in
tuence of the violin recovery was
rapid and complete. In the other case
wound continued to suppurate in
spite of all that could be done. The
violin was again called into reouisi-
ton and played close to the injured
part, which was barred for the purpose.
Soon the wound assumed a healthier
appearance, suppuration ceased and a
complete cure was effected. In both
these cases it was noted that only GER
tain kinds of music were of benefit.
showing that vibrations must be
strictly in accordance with the nature
of the wound.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
A Fancy Poultry House.

From Farmers Review: Can any
of the readers of your raper tell me
how to build fancy poultry house
that will accommodate not less than
twenty breeds of fowls. | do not in
tend to keep more than half a dozen
OF each variety. My objects in keep
ing them are pleasure, education, and.
lastly, profit. Profit is not the leading
object. If it were should not attempt
to keep more than one or two varie-
ties. live in town and do not want
TO disfigure the landscape by putting
up an unsightly building or unsightly
yards and posts. | wish to keep the
breeds distinctly separate. so that
can know what each variety is doing.
Now, what kind of a building will be
best? Shall it have a common roof
or one that slants only one way. Can
the latter kind of a roof be made arts
tic in looks? Any light that can get
on the matter will be greatly appre-
ciated by the inquirer.-M. NJ. p.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

popular flavor. They are reputed to
be non-sitters, though occasionally
they are known % sit and hatch
broods.
The comb is rose, the larger the bet
ter, and not overhan,, ng the eyes,
square in front ana uniform on each
side. 1t must be firm and even upon
the head, without inclining to one
side, the top covered With small points
and corrugations, terminating at the
rear in a well-developed, straight
spike, and bright red in color. Wattles
and earlobes are also a bright red. In
plumage the male and female are red
and black; the head is red, with blue.
black hackle, each feather edged with
red: back is red nd black. and breas.
is purplish black. The shanks arr
slate-colored. The Standard weight of
cocks is ~ pounus; hens, 61k pounds:
cocKerels, pounds, and pullets,
pounds
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
Buff orpinatons.

From Farmers Review: We have
not kept an egg record of our orping.
tons, but expect to this fall and could
then give you their record. They are
quicker maturing chicken than anv
we ever raised except the cross Barred
Rocks and Buff Cochin, but the Or
pingtons far surpass them in the Quail
ity of the flesh, it being fine, tender
grain. Their weight when mature is
from seven to nine pounds in the hens
and from eight to twelve in the cocks
They begin to lay at five months and
keep it up all winter Their white
skin and plump breasts make them a
nice looking fowl when ready for cook-
ing.-Percy w. Hutton, Linn County.
Iowa.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
Red Caps.

This variety, says government re-
port, is the largest of the Hamburg
class, their size averaging that OF the
Minorca. Red Caps are an old breed
mention of them being made by some
81 the old authors. They are not as
njpular as the Hamburgs, there being.
difficulty in breeding them with good
combs and clearly defined plumase.
Their large combs stand in their ay
as popular birds, and unless the combs
are square and even it makes miser-
able sight. Redcaps are hardy and
nature early, and, like Hamburgs, are
excellent layers. For market purposes
t1ey are good, their size and quality
o! flesh being recommendations for
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

crazy. never went to a house party
before in my life. Pm as poor as
church mouse. l work in my uncles
office from morning until night for
bare pittance Mumsie and have to
live on it, and we just hold our heads
high and do it. But we are hungry
sometimes-not really for bread" see
ing the look on his face but for life's
goodies.
When l got the invitation here
bent every energy to come, and Mum
sic helped me-we did almost go hun
CRY then, but what o. the way to
the end'-the end was a rich mar
riage. That's why refused you last
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
Shade in Pastures.

From Farmers Review; am on
the point of creating COW pasture
out of stump land. Can any reader
of the Farmers Review tell me what
is the best kind of trees to use for
pasture shade? l think trees are bet.
ter than sheds for the reason that
they permit the passage of air be
meath them in all directions. pro,
pose to establish a few groves of
trees here and there. l hope to hear
from some one through the columns
of the Farmers Review. II. Scott.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Lord Kitcheners latest smlIe-sald
to be the twelfth of his lifetime-has
been photographed. II he has the
bad luck that distinguishes the prl-
vate career of American heroes il win
be his last.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
srImstOne Fumes as Eaa prsa.r...I,..

AT the r. |. Station, on May Is, 1899
twenty Leghorn eggs, similar to those
used In the previous tests. were sub.
jected for one hour to the fumes of
burning birthstone and then packed
in flowers of sulfur. Result: Good q
per cent; bad, 100 per cent. On ex-
animation, May 81, 1900, the shells
were somewhat discolored in spots
The air cells were considerably ON.
larged and contained more or loss
green, black or white mould In some
cases the yolks were stuck to the Side
OF the shell. Some yolks were ppmmv
and others cheesy. These eggs were
all stale and many of them rotten
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

to life of which | know but little.
II seems empty and wearisome and
vapid to me. came because of the
picture. 1t caught and overwhelmed
me. was horribly afraid after got
here-almost ready to turn and run
for fear you would be disappointing.
Women (his lips twitched boyshly)
have never touched my life intimate
ly--l didn't know they could hurt one
So"
"oh," the girl said, how perfectly
horried ! ami It's just that crazy
people always think everybody else
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Baron de Coubertin runs no risk in
prophesying that the American starry
banner will sometime be par excel
lence the Anglo-Saxon flag. 1t is to-
day.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

A woman in San Francisco tasted
forty-five days in order TO reduce her
weight. She accomplished her pur-
pose, but her family will now be put
TO the expense Of burying her.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

According to the census bureau.
bachelors outnumber maidens by
2,5S1,3 in the United States. Now.
girls, don't let these figures make you
frivolous, or you may spoil your
chances altogether.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Mr. Fitzsimmons' fervent prayer for
victory on the eve of battle didn't pull
down the long end OF the purse. but it
may have helped him to put up good
stiff fight
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

The word "automaniac' has been
coined as descriptive of the man who
owns devil wagon but so far no in
sane asylum wards have been set
aside for the use of this class OF
lunatics.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

The census bureaus statement that
the farms of tAe United States are
worth more than $4,000, 900, 900 ap-
parently hasn't as yet inspired any
one with the idea of getting up a
farmers trust.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

The new battleship Maine is a flyer
as well as a fighter. That she will
never use her speed in leaving an
enemy behind is foregone conclu-
sion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Joshua Anderson was taken from
jail one morning by a crowd OF men
and hanged to the cross beam of the
city scales. in greensboro. Ky. His
weight is not stated.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

They have found some bones out in
Kansas which show that man has lived
on the earth for at least $4,000 years.
What a long time 1t took to work up
to the sugar trust.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Great Britain has captured Africa,
but the Yankees have captured the
trade of Africa. The Yankees have
made the greatest capture, on the
whole.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

And now an Indian lis years old
follows the old negro who was 1875.
Some OF these stories N the age OF
people who only knew when they were
born by hearsay look a trifie doubtful
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Did You ever meet a person who
had learned to swim by following in
structions such as are printed in
many papers at this season of the
year?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Only five revolutions and three
wars are now going on in South
America. But what can you expect in
the vacation season?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

After undergoing all the perils OF
the South African campaign, 1t would
be indeed distressing n Kitchener In
London should be ld by Kindness.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
Carrying EGGS to Mark..

From the Farmers Review: What
method OF packing IS best when eggs
are to be carried to market IN esS
farm wagon? know that IL we bsne
good many eggs, say twelve do-on
regular packing box should be used
But we have only a few dozen 10 o.
at time and of course do not ana
1t convenient to bother with a nacS
ing box. We have tried varlons r,a,'.
with more or less of success D.
haps among the readers OF the Faru,
ers' Review are some thar con -, -.
me some valuable hints on the mattsr
-Ianr Cary. et'er.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Carnegie is now giving libraries to
individuals. If he intends to go all
around there is little danger that the
field will soon be covered.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

HOLSTERS are scarce-on the benches
in the Boston markets. Elsewhere,
we regret to say, they are as numer-
Gus as usual.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Latest crop reports are to the effect
that the growth of hair on John
Rockefeller's head is doing excellently
well.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09
IDAHO

The naphtha launch is now assisting
the automobile in reducing the surplus
population.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Prince Boris of Russia. 25 years old
and unmarried, is on his way to the
United States, probably with the idea
of mining for gold.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

You can't have your cake and eat
It, but you can eat your own cake
and swipe the other fellows.
Germany now surpasses France In
the export of kid gloves.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

No amount of abuse will bring the
blush of shame to the cneek of the
man who owns a record-breaking au-
tomobile.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

In his second battle with Champion
Jeffries Kangaroo Bob can not deny
that he got his share of the dope.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

II you want to force your heirs into
bankruptcy and clear old scores, make
your will open to Baltimore
News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

AS England doesn't happen to need
'Bobs" in her business just at present
she is trifie forgetful of him.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

In Vienna divorce case the I'm.
faithful wife and the correspondent
were sent to jail 70 two months. Is
this O stem toward social reformY
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

The Alps have cost SO1 lives in the
last ten years, Death seems to be
doing the tallest climoing after all.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

What is to be said of other trusts in
Germany when even the cement con.
bine has failed to stick?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

II all the world were really stage
the theatrical trust would come pretty
near owning the earth.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

The rest of the fight may have been
a fake, but Jeffries' broken nose was
genuine. apparently.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

A good orchard on a farm win do
more to sell the farm than any other
thing of like cost
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

Don't feed every animal on the ,.,u,
40 matter what age, the same rat,ar
Study the wants Of each and feed %
eordingly. 0u &c
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-12-09

More crops are ruined by lack OF
drainage than this world dreams of.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-11-22
THE WEATHER.
-onIaht and saturday. fair.
5S;$! 5S;@!, ! s! Social Realm3
W. r. c. Surprise Party.

Under the auspices of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the G.. A. II. a very pleas
ant surprise was given Friday to Mr..
and Mrs. II. b. Lucas, at the home of
their son, Charles Lucas, in South
Salem. The party was in honor of the
18th birthday anniversary Of Mr.. Lu'
Gas. The ladies brought well.hlled
baskets, and a good old-fashioned
dinner was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas received some
very nice presents, and the hope was
expressed that they might live long
enough to wear the gifts out
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
r. b. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. r. r. Ryan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dow, Mr.. and Mrs Fairbanks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard, Mr.. and Mrs. Brown,