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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
1t was a race with death.

before she recognized her danger.
Then she turned and began to run for
the wharf. But it was too late. The
first gusts from the coming squan
caught the little boat, almost tearing
the sail from its lashings. Then rope
snapped, and before Nellie, whose at
tention had been taken up in steering,
could remedy the damage, her boat
was running swiftly and aimlessly be-
fore the wind.
The people on shore saw her danger
and haste was made to get out one of
the big sail boats. but this was a
work of time, and now seconds were
pI ecious. Long before the larger boat
was ready Jack Hastings ran down to
the end of the wharf, united a little
dory, threw in pair of oars, and was
pulling toward Nellie's boat at the top
of his speed.
A dory will ride the waves in any
kind of weather. but it is decidedly
given to pitching and tossing in rough
water Jack didn't seem to notice this.
All his energies were thrown into row.
ing hard and fast and desperately. His
| training on the college crew stood him
! in good stead, but never in the hottest
| contested race had he e2erted himself
as he did now, when he was pulling to
| save the girl he loved. The dory jump
| ed half out of the water at every
stroke. But the wind was rising, the
waves growing rougher and rougher,
and each instant Nelli~'s boat grew
more and more uumanageable.
But Nellie was an experienced sail
or, and even in this emergency held
the tiller steady and tried to turn the
boat in the direction of the swiftly APP
preaching dory. 1t was a race with
death. But Jack won. 1t seemed
hours to him, but in reality it was only
minutes, and short ones, before the
dory reached the side of the sailboat.
Then Nellie dropped the tiller, crept
to the side of her boat, and moment
later was safe in the dory. 1t was
time. A sudden gust struck the listle
sailboat, 1t lurched to one side, and
then careened completely over. But
| the storm had lost it's victim.
When the wharf was reached will
ing hands lifted Nellie to safety. She
was none the worse for her perilous
experiment. When Jack clambered up
on the wharf she gave him look
different from those with which she
was in the habit of favoring him. Then
little CLEAN of fun came into her
eyes.
What do you think of man, she
asked with assumed sternness, 'whc
tells a girl that Il makes him sick tC
go on the water and then can row 6
little dory through a raging squall?'
Jack gave little gasp of honest sur
prise.
why, l never thought OF that" hi
replied. Guess was so wrapped VI
trying to get to you before your boa
went down that | didn't think of sea
sickness"
u 1T seems to have been a case o
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
The
s4yvELEDRESS SEQ
@oNAN

A new belt pin is in the design of
horses head and is perhaps three
inches in length.
A pretty black and white parasol is
of heavy white silk with applique de-
signs of rich black lace.
Chatelaine bags are shown in steel
mesh mounted with royal copper and
studded with the steel.
Silk petticoates of taffeta in sew
eral different colors and in black, CT
an excellent quality of silk and trim
med with full accordion plated ruff
fees headed by ruching and protected.
by dust rufies are offered as low as
81 each.
Among the lovely parasols shown
are those of silk chiffon in -sunburst'
effect The top of the parasol is of
heavy white taffeta silk. with two
large chiffon ruffies with appliqued
black ''sunburst" effect. They are
also shown in black, with white ap-
plique, and in solid white.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Bare Dining Table.

The fashion of the bare dining room
table is revived. the highly polished
surface being relieved by doylies and
centerpieces. They may be as elabor-
ate as one desires, made with fine
linen centers and exquisite lace edges.
Just at present basket work is such a
favorite pastime that many women
are weaving sets of plate doylies-
They are round in shape and woven
of grasses. They can be made of corn
husks, but the grasses make the pref.
test ones.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

Add little turpentine to hot stnr.n
and you viii not find your iron stick
when you come TO the ironing Of the
linen.
All potato Feelings and waste leaves
CT vegetables should be burned. II
put in the dustbin they will decay and
help to create bad smells and fever.
moldy or squeezed-out lemon put
into dirty saucepan half full OF wat
er and boiled for half an hour cleans
it perfectly and removes all odor.
When a knife has been used to cut
onions wipe it with damp cloth and
rub 1t briskly with coarse salt The
Objectionable smell viii then entirely
disappear.
For grease spots on mating use
fuIler's earth. Make 1t into a thin
paste with water and spread quickly
over the spots. When dry brush of
the loose powder and the spots will
have disappeared.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

An odd lamp shade, suitable for a
summer cottage, is made of inch
wide yellow silk braid, hanging over a
shade of gold paper, with stiff card
board foundation. The braid is sus-
pended from a wire circle, the strands
being doubled where they join the cir
Gle and standing up above it about an
inch. The strands are closely massed,
each terminating in a tiny button
rose" made of braid, looped around
center of yellow stamens and fin
ished with a green calyx of ribbon.
Short lengths of braid, each finished
with tiny rose, bangle from the top
of the lamp shade, forming row OF
flowers midway of its length.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
HIGH SALARIES OF SINGERS.
Heinrich conried Tells Amusing Story
in This Connection.

Heinrich Conrted ellis Amusing Stcry
in This Connection.
Heinrich Conried, who has had so
much difficulty in arranging the sal
aries of his artists that he declares
their engagement to be the most diff
cult part of the work Of putting on
grand opera, has an explanation for
the origin of the exorbitant prices de-
manded by foreign singers when
America is mentioned to them. A
number of years ago he was in Europe
engaging artists for his comic opera
company. He offered a certain singer
$500 a week to come with him to
America The singer had been used
to getting about a third of that sum
and was on the point of accepting
when he was approached by Anton
Seidl and asked his price. He at once
demanded $500 and finally com
promised on $3.50. When he came to
read the contract he found that, after
the American fashion he had been
signed for $3.50 a performance and
not for that amount per week. Fear
ing that Mr.. Seidl might change his
mind and try to break the contract
he took the first boat for New York
and was on the ground two months
before the opening of the season.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
His Presence.

1 look to thee in every need, and never
look in vain;
1 feel thy strong and tender love, and all
is well again;
The thought of thee is mightier far
Than sin and pain and sorrow are.
Discouraged in the work of life, disheart-
ened by its load,
Slammed by its failures or its fears, I sink
beside the road;
But let me only think of thee.
And then new heart springs up in me.
Thy calmness bends serene above, my
restleSsness to still;
Around me flow thy quickening life, tc
nerve my faltering will;
Thy presence fills my solitude;
Thy providence turns all to good.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
An Appetizina Dish.

Orange salad is an appetizing dish
for luncheon and may be prepared in
this way: Peel five or six oranges,
carefully removing all the white pith
and cutting the pulp in the natural
divisions, being careful to leave
neither pips nor skin on these little
divisions; mix together little very
finely chopped tarragon and chervil,
dessertspoonful each of brandy and
salad oil and pinch of sugar, and
season each piece of orange with this
mixture Pile the seasoned orange
on a dish and place it on ice for an
hour or two before serving it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
THE MAN AND THE DOG.
How Former Got GloriousIy Even for
Latter's Bad Behavior.

F1OW FOFEnGF SCL 0lOTiOuSiJ ENEU boI
Latter's Bad Behavior.
Do unto others as they do unto you
might well be the heading Of this true
tale. Two men and dog are the
characters therein. Man number one,
being unable to sleep for three entire
nights owing to the constant barking
of the dog aforesaid, got up and ar
rayed himself at in the morning and
hied him to his neighbours front door.
There he kept his thumb on the cleo
trio bell until the dismayed servant
appeared.
81 wish to see Mr.. W."
why, sure, he's in bed at this hour
sir"
I'm sorry. but I must see him
now"
"He amt goin' ter get up at this
time ter see nobody"
We'll, I intend TO stay here and
ring this bell until he does see me
and you can go and tell him that"
After an ominous interval Mr.. W
descended. almost speeches. with
wrath
What do you mean by disturbing
me in this manner? It's the most out
rageous-"
Yves, that's what think, and / sim
ply called to warn you that as long as
your dog keeps me awake every nigh
shall come and ring this bell, for if
can't sleep, you certainly shall not
| Good morning"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Estate Left BY akIna of Yop."

Mr.. Hartridge, lawyer of Savannah
who went to the Island of Yop to in,
vestigate the alleged large estate left
by the late David O'Keefe of Savannah
dubbed king of Yop." has cabled
O'Keefe's widow that the strange man
did leave a large estate. He had
found property worth $250,000 in the
Island of Yop and property of equal
value in Hong-Kong. Early reports
had it that O'Keefe left an estate
worth 100000.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
DOCTORS Eocentric win.

In his last will DR.. Ladislaus ia
sinska, leading physician of Lem
berg, Galicia, bequeathed $4,000 to
a fund for assisting widows of doc
tors, and ordained at the same time
that not more than shillings should
be spent on his funeral. His numerous
orders and medals of distinction he
had given away the day before his
death to hostler and postman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

Capuchin hoods are frequently per
mitted to take the place of capes.
these lined with some contrasting
color to that selected for the main
part. Thus a pale biscuit would be
privileged to exploit pale blue or that
new shade of mauve, and white in
this, as in most other instances, en-
tirely declines to strike a false note.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

girl is of white
silk null. The
skirt is made with
an overskirt ef-
feet, having two
ruRes, the upper
one being deep and
graduated. Both
are edged with
rows of blue baby
ribbon. Blue satin
ribbons, two inches
wide, run from the
waist to the foot
of the upper rume.
The waist is cut
slightly low in the
neck and has
shoulder ties of
blue ribbon. The
sleeves are of the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Cupid Versus Neptune

Judging simply from appearance,
person would have said that Nellie At
kinson was both pretty and kind
hearted girl. Yet she took delight in
making Jack Hastings unhappy
Which was certainly piece OF I'M
warranted cruelty, for Jack was big
athletic, good to look upon and, in
addition thought the sun rose and
set simply for the benefit of Nellie
But Jack had one misfortune, and
for a man who is anxious to share the
amusements of a pretty girl at a sea
side resort it was a serious one. NO
one could row better than he on
smooth river or an inland lake. In TACT,
he had been stroke for two years on
his college crew. But to venture on
the water when the least swell was
coming in from the ocean made him
deadly seasick. And Nellie, instead OF
giving him the sympathy to which he
was clearly entitled, was strongly in
clined to tease him over his inability
to sail a boat in comfort even in the
bay which ran out from the beach.
On this particular morning, Nellie,
a charming picture of a pretty girl in
yachting costume and cap, was stand
ing at the end of the wharf. At one
side of the wharf was moored her lit
tie sailboat A good breeze was blow
ing in from the ocean, making it de-
lightful morning for a sail, although a
few clouds lying low on the horizon
gave a hint of unpleasant weather to
come.
Help me to fix up the sail, please,
Jack" said Nellie, with an air of great
cheerfulness, "and then we can take
a run out into the bay. There's love
ly swell on this morning"
Jack helped hoist the sail, but he
didn't seem to share Nellie's cheerful
ness over "the lovely swell"
Instead of sailing, wouldn't it be
q nice morning for a walk in the
woods or a spin on my machlne?" he
suggested, with timidity which was
really disgraceful in such big, strong
man.
Nellie loked at him with an air OF
the greatest GOODNESS. How was Jack.
q mere man, to know that half of the
GOODNESS was assumed?
VERY WE'LL" she said severely. III
you don't care to go when l invite you
will go alone. I'm sorry you consider
# such a bore to sail with me-"
This was as rank injustice as any
one even a pretty girl, could be
guilty Of Nellie knew that nothing de
lighted Jack more than to be with her
She also knew that tie sole reason fol
his reluctance to sailing was the GER
tainty that he would be seasick. In
vain Jack tried to explain matters, tC
humble himself, to assert that he was
longing for a sail Nellie had issued
her decree, she would not alter it. II
her heart of hearts she thought nearly
as much of Jack as he dlu of her Blu
it must be confessed she liked to tease
him.
Better not go out alone, miss,
said an old fisherman. who came loung
ing up the wharf just as Nellie wa:
starting off Them clouds off to th'
east look like squat. And if it come!
it will come mighty sudden"
But Nellie, obstinate in her deter
mination to punish Jack for his hesita
ton in accepting her initiation, refus
ed to heed the warning. A momen
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

A new straw, wonderfully light and
effective, is that known as 'paille de
riz." This, in a creamy white, Dor
dered with black and white, makes
for much elegance in the popular ber-
gere shape, simply decked about the
crown with a wreath of small white
roses and raised to a becoming angie
on choux of white liberty ribbon.
Green rush straw is a modern fancy
much in vogue, a useful example be-
ing of toque persuasion, simply
swathed about by draperies of pale
green and white tulle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
RebeIIion in Pittsburo.

They have organized a Straphangers'
league in Pittsburg, some of the most
prominent men of the smoky city be-
ing among the members. H. S. Rand,
superintendent of a life insurance
company, is president and new mem
bers are being enrolled by scores
daily. The object is to demand seat
for every passenger in a street car.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
information Wanted.

81 always smile when misfortune
overtakes me-" said the clerical look
ing passenger.
That's a good idea" rejoined the
hardware drummer, but what do
you do when it overtakes you In g
prohibition town."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Einlshed as He Started.

Il began life poor and in hard
luck" said panhandler to Spencer
Edy, Secretary of the American Lega-
ton at Constantinople, who has been
home on a furlough. Don't say any
thing more, my man" was the reply.
Its worth money to see how you
have maintained your own so vail
antly"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Combination Collars.

A combination of masculinity and
femininity are the Newport collars,
There is high stiff linen collar re
lieved by a deep turnover of fine en-
broidery, with which one may or
may not wear tie or scarf, They
are just the right blending of neat
ness and daintiness for wear with the
omnipresent blouse.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

all the way round and fastens in
front with two small gilt harness
buckles, one above the other. Another
novelty in belts consists of a narrow
band of crochet bordered by two
bands of white linen or silk. In some
the crochet is white, in others it
shades through several pastel tints.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

cupId conquering Neptune" slyfy Oh
served a pretty girl, who formed one
Of the group congratulating Nellie on
her escape.
At which remark Jack looked I'M
feignedly pleased, while Nellie tried
to appear offended; she didn't succeeu
very well.-Edwin j. Webster in Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
In the Kitchen.

In roasting meat, turn with a spoon
instead of fork, as the latter pierces
the meat and lets the juice out.
If a kettle or pot boil dry, pour
boiling water into it at once, for this
will prevent its cracking.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
a New Belt.

The newest belt is a circulet of
bright crimson sheepskin, lined with
red moire silk 1t is two inches wide
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

plaits, which are
trimmed wit b
straps of the ma
terial and passe-
menterie buttons.
In the middle of
the front is a wide
box-plait. 7 h e
large shoulder col
lar is composed of
lace and stitched
taffeta band. The
girdle is of taffeta.
The skirt, cut in
one piece, is fin
ished with q deep
hounce made with
groups of plaitsi
between which il
is slightly gather
ed. The plaits are
trimmed with the
G n hand of which
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Girls Confirmation Dress

iris frock of cream serge or voile.
The blouse is made with groups of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

not at first worried over the prospect
of any danger to Nellie, as the bay
was small and she had often-too
often, in fact-proved her ability to
sail her boat without his assistance
But suddenly the clouds which had
been scurrying across the sky in de-
tached sections seemed to unite into
one big, black cloud, which covered
the horizon to the east. There was a
perceptible drop in the temperature.
For a few moments the wind seemed
to die away. But the lull was only
temporary. Then, with an unlocked
for suddenness, the squat which the
fisherman had predicted came sweep
ing in from the seas.
Nellie had allowed her boat to sail
out almost to the entrance of the bay
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

Marie Antoinette type, tight to the
elbow, from where they fall away in
soft fullness.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Dainty Party Frock.

A dainty party frock for young
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

straps and buttons, a band of which
forms the Wiener Mode AL
bum.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

~HeIp me fix up the sail, please, jack"
said Nellie, with great cheerfulness.
later the little sailboat was dancing
ont over the waters of the bay.
Jack Hastings remained at the end
Of the wharf in a disconsolate mood.
surely fate was unkind to make him
strong, athletic perfectly competent
to sail a boat, and yet unable to en-
dure the slightest boisterousness of
the waves without being sick. Despite
the old fisherman's warning. he was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-04
A G u A r T E T.

He-My dear Miss Smith, or may call
You Kitty"
Moon tThis promises, fear. to I've quite
tame)
She-lou ouahtn,t bat You make it sound
So pretty.
Cur.d Cfhey're starting in as usual.
Same old EameD
He- The moonlight paints with gold your
iHiry trCssos
MuoU- Now, wouldn't that just make
you faint ;,waND
she-onlH poet thus his thought ex-
presses
Cupid tWhat idiotic things seme people
sayD
He Dear. if loved you. would you care
to know it?
Moon tNow that ] must admit. is rather
good
she-Oh, if cared-Td be too shy to
show It.
Cupid (They're doing better than /
thought they wouldD
He-Ah-if l dared-but you're so far
above ME
Moon-(Ahem J think III hide behind
this tree)
She-Love levels all ranks
He--Do you. can you. love me?
Cupid-(Well now they have no further
for mes
Carolyn Wells in Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-04
Business
Change

Having bought the grocery
store of MIR. f. G.. Smart, !
solicit a share Of the public S
patronage upon the guarantee
that my prices are reasonable
and my stock to be the best
quality and freshest goods to
be had. Prompt delivery to any
part Of the city guaranteed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-04

Circuit Clerk w L. Goodwin has re-
ceived supply of the acts of the
general assembly for 1908 from Sec
retary of State J. w. Crockett and has
them for distribution. The book CON
tains 211 general laws, six private
ats, thirteen house concurrent reso-
if$ons and ten senate concurrent
)olutlons, making total of 240 new
avs on the statutes. It is noticeable
|that the deaf mute appropriation bill.
(which has caused SO much discussion
Fof late. is among the bills passed, The
act is marked "Approved May 23,
1903 The book also contains the pro
posed amendments to the constitution
passed by the last legislature which
will be submitted to the vote of the
people at the next election. The first
resolution proposes to add an addl.
tional justice to the supreme court
and the second proposes to allow cities
of the first and second class to float
bonds for permanent Improvements.
The first of these resolutions was ap-
proved by the governor and the second
was vetoed, but passed by both
branches over the veto Mr.. Good
win says he has a supply OF the
books for the justices of the peace
in this county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-04
Wise Passenger Was an Easy Mark.

They were in the smoker OF a suburb
Al ain.
The man With the =reeeding chin
and Il red rs.ehtie was endeavOrins to
scratchh a mach on The sole of his
shoe.
A number of the passengers nearest
him watched his fruitless efforts to
ignite the match, every one OF them
.hibting the utmost interest in the
proceeding.
When he of the reeeting chin and
red neeektie had wasted perhaps a
dozen Of the tapers a large-necked
individual acloss the aisle could stand
it no longer.
Huh he snorted You Rube!
fDont you know that you can't scratch
match like that except on the box?
Where d'yOu come from?''
The individual so addressed shifted
his cigar from one side of his mouth
TO the other. Then he g1unted out
Il always strike mine this way
But not those kind. mani" fairly
yelled the large-necked man You
can only strike them ON the box,
tell you!'
"Don't get excited, friend" replied
the Rube. Il always light my matches
that way; and I'm going to light one
so if | have to use the whole box
But you can't do it, you can't do
it, vociferated the large-necked gen
tlemen, who looked as if he were
working himself into an apopexy.
How many times do you want to
be told that those matches can only
be struck on the box?
You cant do it. you can't do it, y
he ADDED in hoarse Whisper
II can calmly asserted he of the
red tie.
You can't" howled the bull-ncck.
"Ill bet you S. note you can't
"lll go you" responded the Rube
Inc m Oney was put up.
Then, to the astonish of all,
the man with the receding chin and
the red necktie demolished the box
containing the matches took one side
OF 1t, which he rubbed several times
against the sole OF his shoe, and lit
match as easily as you please.
Whicht feat being accomplished, he
gathered in his SIS and turned to the
perusal of a magazine
He of the thick neck gasped, turned
red, then blue, and finally found his
voice.
There's one of us born at every
tick Of the clock" he said
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-04
Well Trained.

I'm anxious to get the names of all
present" said the reporter will you
oblge me-"
oh" said the meek little man. you
may put down Mrs Henry Peck and
husband"
You mean Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Peck don't you?"
II would prefer that" he replied
With furtive glance over his shoul-
der. "but for goodness sake don't So.
I gave it to you that way.'-Philadel-
phia Press.