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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
THE Hay Fever Disk

AS might be expected, the inventor
Of the appliance illustrated below
claims that it is a positive cure for the
disease it is intended to treat, that of
hay fever.
The theory, as stated by William r.
Wilson of Denver, Colo, the inventor
is that hay fever is attended by exces-
sive Inflammation of the mucous mem
brane of the nasal passages, some
times resulting in a complete stoppage
of these passages by reason of the
swollen condition of the surrounding
parts. This Inflammation of the lin
ing membrane of the nostrils is caus-
ed by the inhalation of poisonous or
irritating dust, and to exclude this dust
is the special office of the hay fever
disk. The disk is formed of very fine
wire gauze. with a surrounding band
of rubber of sufficient thickness to
maintain itself in an expanded form.
The double edge of the ring. with the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

even more difficult to stop; and there
are times when the ~horseless carriage
gets the best of its driver. It is
especially for emergencies of this sort
that the invention OF Arthur L. Stew
ems of New York City. is intended, u
picture showing the mechanism in use
on an electric vehicle.
The wires leading from the battery
to the motor pass through an auto
matte switch located in the drivers
seat, the switch remaining closed as
long as the driver is seated and open
ing the instant he rises or is thrown.
This is accomplished by Ringing the
seat at the front and supplying a
spring at the rear, with a rod running
from the seat to the switch. When
the invention is applied to a gasoline
or steam carriage the rod can be con-
nected with a valve for shutting on
the power supply.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
sIarconI Makes Rates.

Details of a contract between Sig.
Marconi and the Canadian govern
ment, by virtue of which the Cana
dams have Eeen promised a new trans
atlantic telegraphic rate of 10 cents
a word for ordinary messages, with a
press rate Of 5 cents a word, have just
been made public. The Canadian gov
eminent will contribute $50, 900 toward
the erection of a Marconi station in
Nova Scotia, according to the plans
and specifications made by Marconi
himself. Should the station cost more
than that amount, the additional ex-
penditure will be borne by the com
ptny. It is agreed that there is to be
no discrimination on ~Ilarconi's part
in favor of the United States.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

have been taken up by the very best
people. but she refused to go into so
ciety from the first, End that only
made it want her nore. Nowadays, it
seems to me, people only work for
success on the stage that society will
take them up, not through love Of
their art at all. No one has aver seen
her off the stage, and they cannot inn
agine who she is. Though some do
say but, 'sh, there she comes"
and she leaned forward eagerly. Her
companion, poor. old lady, who had
not opened her carmine lips, although
she knew quite as much Oh as little
as did the Duchess, followed her exam
pie. The dancer came forward, a
slight creature. clad in a scarlet gown.
a mantilla IN her dark curls, a black
mask c~oncealing her features.
She has always worn it." muir
INJURED the Duchess, as the orchestra
began a Spanish boIero.
With a click of her castanets, a
pointing of a tiny foot, the whirI Of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
Ancient Map Fonnd

A report ONE from Wolfegg, Wur-
temOerg, to the effecC that the Rev.
Joseph Fischer, a priest, who is pro-
lessor Of geography in Feldkirch, the
capital of the Austrian province of
Vorarlberg, has found in the castle Of
Wolfegg two maps Of America, which
bear respectively the dates 1907 and
1916. They are stated to be in a good
state of preservation. and the first,
it is believed, was drawn under the
personal supervision of Columbus. It
appears these maps were known Of,
but were supposed to be hopelessly
lost. Nordenskjold speaks Of their ex-
~istence. in his last work, as a legend.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
Decorative Art of primltlv. psopI..

AAAAuAtANG EeOpA
Mr.. w. H. Holmes fines hat the
decorative designs of primitive peoples
can DC divided into five well-marked
glasses; ID Impressions from the sur
races OF rigid forms, such as baskets;
w Impressions from fabrics Of plia-
Die stuffs, such as cloths and nets; (3)
Impressions from woven textures used
oVer the hand or over some modelling
instrument; (4) Impressions of cords
wrapped about modelling paddles or
rocking tools; 90 Impressions of bits
OF cords, or other textile units, singly
OF In groups, applied for ornament
only and SO arranged as to give tex
ule-like patterns. In addition we have
a large class of impressions and mark
lngs in which textile effects are
mechanically initiated.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
Danger of Shipping.

&AA ny
or w. II. Preece. formerly chief
piectrlcian to the British p~ostofice.
nas been engaged for some time on
cue study of the magnetic influences
upon the compass of the Manaele
iochs' on the coast Of Cornwall. Eng.
upon which the steamships Michigan
anu Paris were wrecked. and. as the
result OF his Investigations, he states
snal II any navigate sets his compass
rom Cherbourg to the Lizard, withou,
moving the variations of the magnet
tnat nav occurred during the last five
VI SIX years. he would run upon the
manacies. The variation is bringing
ene needle nearer to the north pole,
ana IN 10 years it has varied a whole
uegree' A difference of a degree in
d compass signifies an error of one
mile N a course of go miles.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
More Alrship Talk.

A Paris aeronaut. NJ. Sibolot. It is
reported, has struck upon a scheme
which he has perfected and which he
thinks will solve the problem of keep
ing a dirigible balloon in the air. His
device consists of a heating and refrig-
Grating apparatus so constructed that
it is only necessary to press a lever in
order to cause condensation or expan-
sion of the gas, by cooling or heating
II. thus controlling ascent or descent
without loss Of hydrogen.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
ArchImedean PronsIIer.

The inventor of the propelling mech
anism for vessels shown in the illus
tration is Charles D. Jenkins of Bos-
ton, Mass, and he believes the auxil-
larry screws will aid materially in in
creasing the speed of the steamer to
which they are applied without in
creasing the amount of power x
pended beyond the practical point.
As will be seer the apparatus con-
sists Of a pair of shafts suspended in
brackets on either side of the hull.
with Archimedean screws surrounding
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
RemaIn. Of map .nd mammoth.

NJ. Redelin has discovered the re-
mains of a mammoth associated with
palaemithic remains of man near
Brignoles in lower Provene. In a cave
under rocks there were found four
Clipped flint implemets associated
with a portion of the molar of Elephas
primigenius. part of the frontal bone
of a human skull with the jaw bone,
teeth, etc. The discovery comes to fill
a blank in the prehistoric records Of
Provence.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

each shaft and auxiliary propellers OF
the usual pattern at the rear. There
is also a larger propeller at the tail
Of the main driving shaft and the Con
nection between the main and auxil-
larry shaft is made by means of gear
wheels located outside of the hull.
The inventor states that the second
airy screws nay be of any length, ex-
tending half the length of the hull if
desired. To render the auxiliary
screws proof against damage by CON
tact with foreign substances they may
be located in water channels formed in
the bottom of the hull.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
New Use for Electricity.

The board of managers of the Falun-
V-esterdalarnes I.ailroad Company,
Sweden, has petitioned the government
for the gradual substitution of cleo
trio locomotives for Swedish steam en-
gines Throughout the whole country.
the electricity to be generated by
water power. The petition mentions
that a machine firm in Switzerland has
made a proposition to use the Huber
system, by which an electric current
c=n be generated when a train passes
down inclines.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
Work Of InUenforS
A0Ue discoveries and Inventions Recorded
in the Scientific World.

-ecently made in California, where
electricity was used as a pumping
agent for irrigation. The experiment
Tas a success in every respect, and
1t was announced at its conclusion that
there would be an immediate extern
sion Of the electric wires throughout
the whole Berryessa district. The
experiment and the success attending
1t are believed to have solved the
water question for orchards, as far as
the Santa Clara valley is concerned.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
a Youthfu1 piplomat.

A little Cambridge girl was discov-
cred whispering in school and the
teacher asked:
What were you saying to the girl
next to you when l caught you whis-
pering?"
The little culprit hung her head for
a moment, and then replied:
Il vas only telling her how nice
you looked in your new dress"
We'll, that-yes-I know-but we
must-the class in spelling will please
stand up."-Christian Register.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Yes" said the old doctor. you
should try to have your own carriage,
by all means. Because when you want
to get to a patient quickly
"OhI" interrupted the young NJ D.,
Il don't think any patient who sent
for ms would be likely to die before 1
reached him"
NO, but he might recover before
you got there"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
Romance Among the FREAKS.

Did you hear what a sentimental
way the Living Skeleton adopted to
propose to the Fat Lady," asked the
CircaSsian Beauty.
mo" responded the Human Hedge
hog. What did he doF"
"She found him in her stocking
Christmas morning"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

we are turning out some very elab-
orats scales" said the agent. Some
that will attract the attention OF your
customers"
DO you suppose l want my us
toners to watch the scales7" asked
the surprised butcher. Give me the
plainest style you have"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
rhinkinr of the Future.

Why do you and Harold keep up
such a iourishing correspondence.
Julia, when you live in the same block
and see each other every day."
My goodness Surprising either of
us should get famous after we're
ried, haven't we got t have some love
letters to be p~ublished2"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
a Chance 10 Smile
Two Columns of Selected Quips and Jokes
by the Humorists.

ence how no-account a horse Is you
can Always trade him OF for some-
thing. and the moa useless member
Of society can be gathered up to the
polls for voting purposes"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Arehiteet-Now, where would you
prefer the drawing room, sir?
Mr.. YeIlowdust-Look here, young
man, I've let you put in a smokin'
room when I don't smoke, a music
room when I couldn't play a mouth Or
gan, an a nursery when I amt got no
nurse. but I'm goin to pull up at a
drawing 0 when I couldn't yer
draw a straight lineI"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Does your husband never compli-
ment you on your cooking2"
Sometimes" answered young Mrs.
Torkins, with a little hesitation. This
morning l reminded him that 1 made
the biscuit myself"
What did he say?"
He said that he was glad to hear
it; that it was something in their favor
that they weren't made by a trust"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

dlaphanous draperies7, but why try
to describe dancing such as hers?
POetry-music-a DREAM
1t ended and she paused at the
front Of the stage with a little bow.
the Iaces at her throat rising and
falling unanimously. There was a
burst of applause, and cries Of "en-
corei" 'bravo!"
For an instant MademoiseI1e Elise
stood with bowed head; then, as if
making a sudden decision, she began
to speak:
Kind friends, it was my intention
to leave you as usual. to retire to pri-
vate life and let the identity of the
dancer who pleased you for a time
remain a mystery. But you are al
ways so kind, tonight even more than
ever before, so you shall know the
truth" and with a dexterous motion
she removed both mask and wig, re
vealing not the dashing creature one
supposed her to be, but a little, old
lady, with the Haring footlights shin
ing On her silvered hair. With a
gesture full Of pathetic pleading she
went on:
Il have done wrong in d~eeeiving
you. l have won your d~ispleasure!
Oh, do not hiss me; anything but thatl
Let me steal away in silence.
Yet, / am not so much t o blame. we
were 81 poor-Barbara was blind-it
was all l could do"
A sob choked her incoherent little
confession, while ear trickled I'M
needed down her cheeks. For an in
slant there was a heavy, oppressive
silence. Then. when Mademoiselle
Elise, with bowed head and great
black eyes all blinded by tears, turned
to leave the stage. the spell was broken
and such a hubbub as there was!
Cheer after cheer rang out; men of
the world sprang to their feet, cry
ing. "EIisel" "Elise." their hearts
filed with admiration for the brave
little woman, their eyes blinded by
something other than the lights. Many
who regarded an exhibition of ones
feelings in public as a heinous crime
shifted openly. Away OFF, back in the
pit. someone cried:
God bless the little dancer" and
the theater rang again with the words.
while the orchestra, not knowing what
else to do, burst into playing-"God
Save the Queen"
When quiet was at length restored
Mademoiselle Elise had disappeared.
For a time she was eagerly sought,
everything possible being done to dis
cover what had become of her. But
at last the search was abandoned, the
public's tickle fancy having been
caught by a young concert-hau singer.
And now only the memory Of Mademoi-
selle Elise, who held all London in
her sway, remains.
. a
In a quiet little cottage Just outside
a quiet little village. live two sisters.
And often when me talks of their gen
tie birth and stainless honor. the other
drops her face in her hands, wonder
ing if she did do wrong after all. But,
when in the evening they sit hand-in-
hand on the uncovered porch, lis.
to the hum of eriekets and the
of the whip-poor-wills while
the perfume of ol~d-fashioned roses
and mignonette is waited to them
from the garden below. Miss Dorothy
thinks not OF the labor nor of the
disgrace, but only of present
happiness, and so does not regret the
She VIC the prbIioss sao1 -
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Bystander-"Ah. my brave man.
your gallant deed makes you a hero.
You exerted your utmost strength to
save the gentleman from a watery
grave"
Hero-"Yes. you bet 1 did. He owes
me So"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
CIreus chat.

$50 that horrid, mean ringmaster is
going to be married, is he? What wo-
man is fool enough to have him." said
the queen Of the sawdust-
ooh; he's got the right woman, all
right; don't you worry" replied the
tight-rope walker.
who is it,"
"Mam'selle Bossi.- the wild animal
tanner"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Colonel, said the fair grass widow,
were you ever caught in a Guide
sac2n
No he answered. as he saw a way
to get Out on the other side OF the
potted plants; I never proposed II
but three women. and in each case 1
knew what I was going to do before
hand"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

She tenthusiasticallyl--Oh, George,
don't you think the greatest Joy in life
is the pursuit Of the good, the true and
the beautiful?"
He-"sure thingi That's why I'm
here tonight"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

With his electromagnetic gun, Pro-
fessor Birkeland, who has been expert
menting at Christiania. expects to
hurl 1,Oe0-pound projectiles much far
Their than they can be thrown by ex-
plosives.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Il am sorry l kept you waiting SO
long, Harry dear" murmured the wife.
as she entered. ready for the theatre
1T took me 81 long to put on my
coat"
Did you put on only n coat2" he
asked blandly.
She turned quickly and found his
gaze resting Oh her cheeks.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

There's something remarkable
about this umbrella" said JawIeigh,
exhibiting the antique handle.
Il suppose" remarked his friend.
you refer to the fact that while your
name is John Anderson Jawleigh, ths
monogram is F. L. T.? Nothing Pc
culiar about that. at all. sir"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
Possible Evolution.

Nurseries. dear. this is your little
baby sister.
Elsie-IndeedI And where did she
come from?
Nurse-The stork left her here in a
clothes basket
Elsie-The ideal Perhaps she'll
grow up to be a washwoman-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

depressed center, creates a partial
vacuum when the disk is inserted in
the nostrils to aid in maintaining it in
position, and the gauze acts as a
strainer to catch the dust and prevent
it from passing through the nasal
ducts.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
Looking Ahead.

We'll. Charlie. has your wedding
day been set?"
Yes, old chap. I had my fance4
agree to be married on her birthday
That does have a little romantic
flavor"
That wasn't the idea. You see. l
was thinking that n present would
ansWe for both anniversaries"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
Importance OF Tattoo Mark.

At q recent meeting of the Anthro-
biological society of Washington. evil
dence was adduced that the tattoo
marks on Eskimo women were made
for the purpose of Indicating relation
ship.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Cassidy-~Phwat makes ye look 50
sober?"
Casey-"Faith. OF can't help it
There's been a strike"
Cassidy-An' ye're out av a 1obz'
Casey-Not at all It's not me that's
on sthrike. but the Bartenders' union,
IN all tn places is closed"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Nothing is made IN vain." said the
philosopher.
That's right" answered Senator
Sorghum. It was thinking Of that the
other day. It doasn't make any differ
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Granger am looking for the ante
room Bell BOy-AH right. boss What
is your limit?-Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
A CondItIonaI piarnosis

what is the matter with ne. doc
tori"
Il fear you have a severe case Of
cephalagy." was the reply.
Great guns. doctor I can't afford
it,"
"Oh, that's different. It's headache
same thing. You'll be all right
soon"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

ing suits of the men: on young and
old; on rich and poor. The world and
his wife was present, at least that is
what the Duchess of Kew told her
companion. and if the Duchess did
not know, who did?
You know" the Duchess went on.
sit is positively her last appearance.
No one knows exactly why, but it is,
and that is sufficient. why, my dear"
with a %patronizing little tap of her
fan, "she is quite the fashion: could
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

M. de Blowitz claims he invented
the interview" Nonsense. Mrs.
Caudle had the start OF him by half a
century.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

DO you always tell your wife the
truth?" Bless you. Of eours I do. 1
even tell her more tha1 the truth
New York Herald.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

According to Electricity, an ex-
pertinent designed to have an iniu-
ence on the horticultural industry was
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

He-"Do you suppose you viii eyer
get tired Of my making love to your"
She-There's nc Isl why 1
shouldnt."-Detroit Free Press
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

ClaTa-HOw long viii your engage
ment to him lastt Maud-U ny. I
don't know how much money he has
saved up.-Detroit Free Press
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

yes, when we visited the Winnie
bago camp they offered US baked dog"
How do they prepare it. with the
bark on or on9-Cleyeland Plain
Dealer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
"And She didnt think She would

and she didn't think she would like
golf at alp mo. She had a strange
idea that plaids would not become
her."-Puek-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
To Prevent Auto RuDawav..

A runaway automobile is about as
dangerous as a runaway horse and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Mrs. Brown-Charles, why do they
call it a bucket-shop? Mr.. Brown
Because. my dear. it is outside the pale
OF respectable gambling. - Boston
Transcript
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Il am a self-made man." said the
pompous individual with his chest ex-
panded. The ether looked at him crit
icaIy. Your excuse is satisfactory"
he said-Brooklyn Life.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Famous scientist (excitedly): Some
thing must be done to stop the spread
Of the opium habit among women.
Oeat editor Calmly; Very wen.
sir. III put in a paragraph saying that
a hankering for opium is a sign Of Old
age."-New York Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17
MADEMOlSELLE ELISE.
By EpITH

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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

diaphanous draperies-, but why try
to describe dancing such as hers?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

Clients there a cause so bad. or
an individual so infamous. that your
services could not be obtained? Law
yer 0houghfully)-I cannot say, Of
hand What have you been dotngE-
The King.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-06-17

The theater vas ablaze with lights.
They shone or the fair shoulders of
beautiful women, on the sombre even
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1902-01-24
UUEER TASTES.

The negroes in Jamaica are said t,
have a great liking for cooked cats
The Eskimos live principally on blub
Der and drink whale oil with mucl
relish.
When Russian cannot get anything
better, he will eat his soap. candles o
a small piece of tallow.
soup made of birds nests. FOLLOWED
by an eptree of stewed puppy, vii
make a Chinaman happy for a Ion.
time.
In the sensual days of Rome youns
and tender puppy was regarded as ;
great luxury-aimost as delightful. il
fact. as a sucking pig is to an epicur,
of today
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1902-01-24
\ PtTItUI story
In DefcnSe Mrs. Richardson Explains
Her No"tn-nst WantieringS

Her Nocturnal Wantiering-
Plattsburg Mo. Jan. 24.-Mrs. Ad-
die B. Richardson 5 defense was begun
yesterday in her trial here for the
murder of her husband. Frank w.
Richardson. at Savannah 1t was
shown that Mrs. Richardson's trips
about the streets of Savannah after
night in company with Stewart Fife
which fact the state brought out Wed
nesdav. were to find her husband.
Johnnie Ri 1rdson. II years old. the
FIRST witness called by the defense.
told of goin. with his mother at II 81
O'Clock at night to find his father. and
how after Fife had located him. in
toNicated in no. ell. Mrs. Richardson
had gone there and taken him home
This was corroborated by Mrs Ger
trude Grant. a sister of the dead man
and by the hotel proprietor Others
told of Mrs. Richardson's good char
acter. They were Rev. John Atwil
rector of the church where Mrs. Rich
ardson attended and who had lived AT
the Richardson home: Rev. A. r. Hunt
and Peter Christensen the latter a
member of the grand jury that in
dicted Mrs Richardson. Bruce Stan
ton testified that he had made tracks
in the snow about the Richardson
house on the night or the murder while
examining the premises.