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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
LIME N MALARIA.
Investigators Say That Former Partially
AYerts Latter.


AVerts Latter.
A French scientist, DR.. Roche, thinks
that he has discovered an interesting
fact in regard to malaria. He declares
that the addition of lime to the soil
for purely agricultural purposes will
reduce the amount of malaria in that
vicinity. Another medical man, DR..
Grellet, echoes that opinion, and as
serts that the diminution in malaria is
proportional to the quality of lime
used. Neither of these writers offers
any explanation of the alleged discov-
cry or shows why the lime should an
tagonize the malaria. The old notion
that so-called malarial fevers resulted
Gas the name implies) from bad air, a
miasm arising from the soil, and es-
pecially from wet places, is still enter
tanned by a number of people. This
is a theory which could be reconciled
easily with the belief which Drs. Roche
and Grellet now cherish. If both Of
these suppositions are correct nc doubt
the lime checks the devslopH ent of
the miasmatic vapor in wet soil. But
1t has recently hasa Suspected that
ualHsiz Is caused by 4 micro-organism
which gets into the victims blood, and
not nv 4 gas which is inhaled. 1t is
d3o suspected that this microbe gets
into the blood through the bite Of an
infected mosquito. Now, If this un-
derstanding of the a should prove
to be right, then it would not be easy
to see what lime has to do with sup
pressing malaria. Perhaps it kills
mosquitoes and improves the sanitary
conditions of district in that manner.
Or it is remotely possible that the
disappearance of malaria which has
been noticed in France is confined to
a limited region, and is due to some
other cause than the use. of lime as a
fertilizer. The two facts may have
been simultaneous, but unrelated. At
any rate, it will be desirable to know
whether anything of the kind has been
noticed in other places where malaria
once prevailed and where lime has
been employed by farmers. If so, there
is doubtless something in the idea.
Otherwise, the French cases would ap-
pear to be accidental and exceptional.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
FACTS ABOUT OLD LACE.

In fixing the approximate date Of
any given piece of lace it is well to
remember that machine-made thread
was not used until after the beginning
of the 18th century. Before that time
the threads ran in length of about 20
inches, for the worker could stretch
no farther than her distafr, and had to
break off and join again; if after I'M
raveling some rs inches Of thread no
Joint is found the lace is surely after
the introduction of machine-made
thread. The brides ornee" alone are
enough to go by; in the 18th century
the bar had only a knot or dot as or.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
FASHION WOULD SUFFER.

The leading idea of reform in wom-
ans dress is that every garment
ought to fit according to the natural
lines Of the figure, without any i'm
pediment, without pinching or exclu-
sion of free air that is supposed to
penetrate as freely as possible through
the clothing. l am afraid that ele-
gance will be the sufferer for some
time to come, for the medical celebri-
ties. who are thinking only OF the prac-
teal side and wishing to give relief
to their patients suffering through
their mode of dressing. leave it to
those whose profession it is to think
how to introduce their planned re-
forms into practical use. Yet this
form of suffering of elegance will only
wear so long as fashion ignores those
reformatory views. If the leaders of
fashion would take the reform of wom-
ans dress in hand and go in boldly
for it, breaking with the traditions of
high collars and pinched waists. Louis
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
GLOVE FRIorIoN ON y

IF you want your rings to last we'll"
said a jeweler, don't wear them under
gloves. But If o decide that gloves
are a necessity. as probably you will,
then send you rings twice a year to
a jeweler to be overhauled," says Home
Notes. The reason for this warning is
the constant friction Of the glove wears
the tiny points that hold the stones
in place and the result is that me
stones fall out, unless they are con-
stantly looked after. You might not
detect a loose stone, but a jeweler
would at once, and thus might prevent
your losing a valuable gem.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

and successful ones. II may be be-
cause women are not easily cone
1T is not because are wom-
en- that they are disliked by their own
sex in business. It is because the ay-
erage home woman doesn't under
stand. She is usually monarch Of her
home, absolutely the most important
person in 1t, and she loses the true APP
probation of the Importance of other
people outside it. A man in business
is constantly brought in contact with
men who are his equals or superiors.
who have equal rights with him.
whereas a woman may spend two
hours a day visiting with callers of her
own e-ade of intelligence, as against
sixteen spent with the children and
the servants. When she does meet
men it is either in the capacity Of
grocery boys or clerks whose busi-
ness II is to defer to her opinions,
however illogical, or in a social way,
when 1t isn't worth while to combat
her ideas if they happen to be erratic.
$50 that Unless she makes a very
great effort she becomes positive and
dogmatic, and when she meets other
women where there is a clash Of in
terests she exT ects the same Difference
from them that she receives in her
daily surroundings from men, and this
is in a great measure the a why
women's discussion, when it strays
outside the realms of dress and babies.
is not always as peaceful as is desir-
able."-Newark News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
A Community of Rents.

Some people live in New York, 9TH
erS exist. 1t is written that a major
ity OF our citizens never owned a
home. They live in rented flats or
houses all their lives, and do not know
the meaning Of possession. Many mill
lionaires dwell in hired residences.
Their homes are in other states, but
they must be in Fifth avenue during
the social season, and they must keep
house. Philadelphia has been spoken
of as a Community of homes" New
York is a community of rents. More
than half of our people don't know
what it is to pay taxes. Their obliga-
lions of citizenship are settled by the
landlord, who takes everything out in
the rent. We are becoming a charac-
terless mob.-New York Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

We'll, you little wretch, how are
your"
Use WELL" responded the infant.
And, as he drew nearer, the foreman
discovered, from the smeary condition
of her countenance, that some ettng.
had been made to render it clean.
Been washing your face, 1 see," he
commented.
as yer goin' to kiss me now?' the
child demanded.
Think l shall. Here's a corner
that's comparatively spotless, and upon
1t l press my lips thus-partly as a re-
ward of merit for your praiseworthy
efforts and partly because you have the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

Sift a cup of flour, two cups of In
dian meal and two tablespoonfuls of
baking powder with a teaspoonful of
salt together in a large bowl. Make a
hole in the center of the meal and
-four and work in two and a half cups
of milk, three eggs, beaten very Hight,
two t~easpoonfuls of sugar and a heap
ing teaspoonful of butter, melted. Mix
thoroughly, pour in a creased mold.
and bake in a steady oven, until a
straw comes out clean from the thick
est part OF the loaf. Eat at once.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
She HAD osculated.

did you ever kiss a MANI" asked
the Chicago girl. The Boston girl
blushed. Really, that is so vulgar,
you know" she said. Maybe it is,
but did your" persisted the Chicago
girl. ct should hate to think it was
a kiss" replied the Boston girl, "but
since I have become engaged l have
tried OSCILLATION Chicago Post
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

nament; in the 18th, a double or single
loop; in the 18th, a star. The edging
also helps; a sharp angle in the scallop
fixes the date in the Middle Ages; the
rounded scallop came in with the 18th
century; with the 18th century a dot
ted scallop; the 18th one is more ella
borate, a large alternating with a
small scallop, and dots along the
center of each.-St. Louis Republic.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
COOKING SCHOOL.
Biscuit Tortonl.

Make ice cream according to the
foregoing recipe, but before freezing
beat in a tablespoonful of caramel, a
small wineglassful Of sherry, a half
cup of macaroons ground small, and a
half-cup Of dry powdered sponge cake.
Pour into paper cases that come for
this purpose; sprinkle the tops with
blanched and minced almonds and
pack in the tin and freeze.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

Quinze heels. wells, ETC., the dawn of
the reformed woman's dress would
quickly come, the scale would turn in
accordance, and the fashion of today
would be scorned by those who are now
its warmest followers and adorers.-
Princess Ysenburg in the North Ameri-
can Review.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
lamentations.

you get all that is best in you
system of government from England.
you know" said the placid Londoner.
And in a tone of slight irritation the
New York nan rejoined, How about
Richard Croker w Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
A BELLE.

Miss Marcia MacLennan, wen known
IN Washington society. has just re-
turned to the capital from Honolulu.
where she made a long visit to her
brother, who is a banker there. Her
mother is a member Of the Jerome FAM
lily and a cousin of Mrs. George Corn
wallis-West, formerly Lady Randolph
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

With vest of white satin. The small
revers are faced with white satin and
trimmed with a narrow black and
white silk braid. The bolero is laced
with this braid around silver lacing
buttons. The blue velvet girdle has a
silver clasp. The skirt is made with
tucks back and front and heavy cords
at the sides.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
WHY WOMEN DISAGREE.

Why do women dislike women? "Tt
isn't jealousy" said one Of the sex,
because the dislike is no confined
to homely and unsuccessful women,
and the objects are not always pretty
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

William Humphrey, n, a veteran of
the Crimean war and one OF the Noble
six hundred" of Balaklava, has just
died at Santa Rosa. Cal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

More than 400 guides have been In
sured free against accidents by ths
Swiss Alpine Club. at an annual cost
OF we L 1000 francs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
Largest of Books.

"Some day." muttered the foolkillsr,
when I have more leisure than l have
nowadays, 1 shall publish a book en-
titled Fools l have Met"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
-wnO,s you talkin' to. mIsterr''

WHO'S you IhIKIH 10 HISVN''
,sbasta kiss on the cheek just for luck;
S,,t under the circumstances, think
I will forbear."
Then Mr.. Billy went whistling away
Ao his work, and the atom made a
Lac OF the lumber pile and seated
nn.sbeIla in state in the drawing
. while she prepared an imaginary
- In an imaginary kitchen under
soms projecting boards. The next day
-rsu the youngster appeared Mr. Bill
~reetsd her ch%eerfu''v with:
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25
NURSE HELD FOR CRIME.

In the big, red Jail at Barnstable.
Mass. Jane Tappan sits all day in
her cell. as calm and placid and APP
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

him his little wretch is hurried, and
he'll come"
But before Johnny could be found
the shadows had heightened in the
ward, and the murmur had grown so
weak that the ooh! why doesn't the
big man come to see his little wretch? q
could hardly be distinguished. Then,
as the sun went down, all was quiet
again in the dormitory, and the nurse
drew the sheet up over the still, white,
beautiful face of the atom.
When MIR. Billy heard about it tn,
text day his face paled, and his Ian
guage was something fearful. I'D have
given my life and all the money l pos
sess to have been with the kidd" he
said, brokenly. And then he went over
to the hovel and laid a rosebud in the
hand that still held the penny.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-02-25

L Persian velvet waist, with tie, collar, etc, Of black satin, bound with
yellow.
crochetted buttons, black stitching.
{. Red flannel, cut o yer white, and outlined n black cord.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-11

the troops in this engagement made
and heroic sacrifice in the history OF
American arms
"The condition of the Indians is
quite satisfactory and there has been
no disturbance of Importance of them
during the last twelve months. THIS
is accounted for principally by three
reasons:
"First-Just and humane treatment
of the Indians and the judicious man
agement of their affairs;
"Second-Their gradual transition
from condition of barbarism to that
of semi-civilized people,; and
"Third-The close proximity of the
military garrisons, which are always
available in case of a threatened dis
turbance.
THE experience during the great
civil war and years or campaigning
along our western frontier afforded
the best schools of practice for our
army in former years. The attention
SlNSh W CcIllpLltChlSo anu sly
and military exercises made our
small army a corps of athletes, while
the elementary schools established
for enlisted men, the post Libraries,
the post lyceums and officers
schools. the various schools of in
struction and practice for officers as
well as the military academy, pro-
duced an army of such excellence
that I was able in my annual report
for 1896 to state: "The personnel OF
our army was never better &
"This was proven by the fortitude,
skill and heroism displayed in every
serious campaign, on every field OF
mortal combat, wherever the army
has been engaged in any part of the
| worldeduring the last four years.
During that time many changes
have occurred, and the army has
been very largely increased. The
long and varied service of the senior
officers, their experience in organic
ing, disciplining, instructing and
leading their commands, as well as
the excellent discipline, instruction
and exemplary conduct of the sol
diers of the army of 1898, have been
the leaven of the army of the pres
ent time. Evils may creep into any
system of great organization. Such
as have affected our army have been
or will be eradicated.'
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REPORTS ON ARMY.
Gen. Miles Emphasizes Necessity of
Additional Quarters for Troopers


Additional Quarters for Troopers
Washington, d. o., Nov. 6.-The an
nual repot of Lieutenant General
Miles, commanding the army, is a
brief review of the reports. that have
been submitted to him by other Off
GERS. He Endorses the recommends
ton of General Brooke for a read
justment of the geographical limits
OF the different departments with a
view of equalizing conditions. Gen.
Miles calls attention to the necessity
of quarters for troops, saying that
while hundreds of thousands of dol
lars are being spent for quarters for
cavalry, very little is being used to
afford shelter for artillery. which is
exposed to severe climates along the
coasts.
'tThese troops says Gen. Miles,
"are required to be located adjacent
to the Notifications, Notwithstanding
the exposed position of many Oh
them, and see no reason why build
ings should not be properly con-
structed in time to be occupied, when
it is known for years exactly where
and when they will be required.
also call attention to the incomplete
condition of the Notifications, espe-
cially on the Pacific coast, where mil
lions have been expended in engi-
neering and ordinance work, and yet
the commands have not been prop
erly supplied with ammunition, cleo
trical plants and other appliances es
sential to the effective use of these
Notifications in actual warfare"
General Miles says: During the
past year there have been no seri
Gus engagements. except that of the
troops under Gen. Frank D. Baldwin
in Mindanao. Philippine islands, with
the Moros. For the number of meI
engaged. this was very spirited ant
desperate engagement. Our forces
we're commanded by one of the mos
experienced and efficient officers I
the army, whose record has always
been of the highest order, and his
achievement. together with that o
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-11

Berlin, Nov. 6.-The relations of
Baron Burchard Won Muenchausen
with the so-called marriage syndi-
cate which financed his Journey to
the United States in 1898 to obtain a
rich wife have been made public
through a prosecution for blackmail.
brought by the baron against Herman
Pincus, Moritz Mendelssohn and
Adolph Mendelssohn, three trades
men, who were members of the syn
dictate. The trial has just come to it's
close.
Baron Won Muenchausen is a mem
Der of a famous German family which
dates from 1887.
The testimony showed that an ex-
convict named Eissler, living in Stutt-
CART telegraphed to Frau Won Quit
zow, noble woman residing in Ber-
| lin, who undertakes to obtain wealthy
wives for army officers, saying that
| if she had titled officer in active
service looking for an American for
tune of $7,500,000, to let hi mknow.
Frau Won Outflow put Eissler in com
munication with Baron Won Muench-
ausen, who is a lieutenant in the
| Prussian artillery. The baron ac-
agreed to give Eissler per cent of
the money of the heiress he was to
wed in the event of the marriage
taking place, and he signed condi-
tional bills for .S375,O00. On these
bills Eissler realized money in Ber-
lin from a number Of groups of per
sons, including Pincus and the two
Mendelssohns, and Baron Won Muen-
chausen was provided with the cash
with which he paid his expenses to
the United States.
Eissler's partner in this venture
was ladies' maid who had been for.
merly in the service of the rich
American woman referred to by Els
sler. She preceded the baron to tbs
United States to negotiate the mar
riage, but her efforts were unsuccess
full The name of the heiress in ques
was not disclosed in court. Baror
Won Muenchausen did make the &C
quaintance while in the United States
of Martha Washington Beckel, {
widow of moderate wealth, whom,
Naccofding to the German peerage, he
married December %, 1898. Since
his marriage, the baron has been liv
ing with his wife on his estate neal
Scwoblon, Hanover.
On his return to Germany Baron
Won Muenchausen had to reckon will
the holders of his bills. A compro
mise was negotiated with Pincus ant
the Mendelssohns, who surrendered
his paper on the payment of mai
sums. Baron Won Muenchausen aft
erward accused these men of black
mail and the matter was thus brough
into court Pincus and the Mendels
sohns were acquitted of the charge.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-11

er herd. Mary Murphy wanted to shout
to the woman animal:
Don't stop! For the love of God and
man, go on! Save yourself and themp'
Then she saw that these. animal peo-
pie at the middle of the procession
We're herself, John Murphy and the
FIVE young ones.
Yet again she looked on and on
through a vista of measureless dis
lance. The procession passed upward
to shining tableland, but the animal
people had become beautiful and hap
py. There were no crippled or despair
ing ones, not even any stupid ones, and
of starving or hungry none at all. No
hawk beak of avarice peered among
them now, no fierce aspect of cruelty,
no swinish selfishness. Rainbows of in
describable beauty played about them.
Those nearest the top of the hill were
more glorious than any angel Mary
Murphy ever pictured, human beings
perfect in health, in feature, III form.
perfect, too. in godlike expression of
countenance. Power, the splendid, I'M
speakable power of developed man
hood and womanhood, was in and
around them all. The noble thoughts OF
men and women played enhancing mu-
sic that could be heard.
And again-was it? Yes, and no mis-
take. Among those near the top of the
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-11
HEIRESS PLOT
SYNDICATE
Details of Infamous German Scheme
Laid Bare.
TITLED OFFICER SOUGHT Wiz E

With Fortune of $500, ooo-Goods
Not Deliverable Was to Give
Five Per Cent of the Money if Woo
ing Proved Successful.
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OAAA-A4AAS'
hill and upon the border of the beauti-
full country there they were once more
Mary Murphy, John and the young
ones. The children were a little below
the father and mother and were scat
tered along the path, but all bravely
moving upward and nearest the top.
Closest alongside the parents was the
fourth, the whining one And, look you,
among all the men creatures at the top
there was none so fine or great or beau
tiful as good old John Murphy! Com
handing power and majesty fitting
Jove upon Olympus showed in his
face, with a gentleness, a great low
ingness and helpfulness that no hea-
then deity's countenance ever ex-
pressed Comely and strong as all the
men creatures We're, they yet looked
up to him as the strongest. bravest,
comeliest of them all.
Above the tableland where they stood
rose yet other and higher heights,
mountains towering and yet more shin
ing. with god men and god women
climbing, climbing still and never wea-
rying heights and people more and
more radiant till all was lost in bright
ness
A voice which was the Spirit of Eter-
nal Truth spoke to Mary Murphy:
"You have lived many lives, you will
live many more. Whatever worthy
thing the soul Graves that it will gain
in one life or another. Whatever trou-
BILE you are in power is given you to
come out of it, There are no mistakes.
The things miscalled mistakes are les
sons whereby you learn. Toll depends
on how you take it. Work done in the
spirit of grudging and complaining is
drudgery. Work done with courage and
| aspiration is health and joy and ever
growing power. You behold the origin
| and destiny of man unrolled in pic
ture before you, lost in darkness at one
end, lost in light at the other. The
| shining ones have Travelled the very
road you are treading. THERE'S none
| other.
Nothing to be thankful for? o wo-
man, bend and kiss the earth for
| observation-disclosures for life it.
SELF with its eternal love, eternal striv-
ing eternal triumph! Thanksgiving?
What else should all human existence
be than one glorious song of thanks
giving the year round?'
Mary Murphy laughed for gladness.
Suddenly again the low brown kitch-
en-, the unfinished work, Mary Murphy
in the rocking chair! The four eldest
children, all but the baby, stood
around her with frightened faces,
clasping one another's hands and cry
ing. John Murphy was holding her
hands, rubbing them, stroking her hair,
calling her. The tears were rolling
down his cheeks. As she looked up he
let go one of her hands, drew out a
great blue cotton handkerchief and
wiped his eyes.
Mary Murphy laughed again.
Il was dreaming" she said. "John,
dear"-she had not called him "John,
DEAR" since the fourth child, the whin-
ing one, was born-"John, dear, l will
dress Maud and Johnny and Tom, and
you take them to see Miss Bookman's
show. / will make potpie of Old
Pickle hen and bake some potatoes and
make bread pudding, and Wen have
a nice Thanksgiving dinner. In the
afternoon we'll make some popcorn
calls and molasses randy for the chill
aren."
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MARY
MURPHY'S
DREAM
By ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER
By ELIZA ARcHARD CONNER
Copyright, 1901, by
Eliza Archard Conner

Twas only o'clock, but Mary
Murphy was tired Thanksgiving
morning though it was. She had
not done much work, nothing more
than usual. She had only MIXED
the cows and dressed four of the chill
dren-Maud, the eldest, was nine and
could dress herself-and fed the chick
ems and got breakfast and washed the