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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
Keeping curIs in Shape.

Damp weather is ruinous to curls
that are not natural curls, and there
is little that a girl breads so much
as havins her nice waves gradually
suceamb to the misty influences and
become stringy and unmanageabie.
Here is fluid which. It's said. will
work wonders keeping the locks
wavy; one-half ounce borax. Is grains
gum arabic, 6 fluid drains of spirits
camphor. 6 ounces warm water.
Dissolve the solids in the warm
water. and when cool add the cam
phor. Dampen the hair with the
liquid and roll on Kids until it is dry.
-Exchange.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

AUNT Hubby had some amazin'
p'ints." said the loquaclous and rem
iniscent man from the Knob country.
$50 had that bar. He was a genuine
speciment o. what the Knob country
could turn out in the way O. bar when
it sot out to do il, that bar was, and
he had been raisin' the very old Ned
amongst the pigs and farm projuce
generally for so long, and had KEEP so
regular and aggravatinly shet of all
the traps and tricks that was sot and
tried to waylay and circumvent him,
that at last what did old man Nose,
over to the Eddy, do but declare he
would give 500 in cash for that bar
fetched in dead, or $50 If anybody'd
run him in and hand him over alive.
"'Alive!' folks hollered when they
heerd of it. Anybody that tries to
fetch that bar in alive they says.
will more than likely find their own
selves bein' fetched in dead!' they
says; but folks didn't know it all, and
they hadn't stopped to consider Aunt
Hubby
"'Jeptha, says Aunt Hubby to Uncle
Jep one day, Jest about that time;
'Jeptha,' says she, seems to me that
If | was you I'd sort o. take a holiday
this afternoon and wander over lords
Big Iniin Swamp. Mebbe you, mowt
run foul o. that pesky bar. OF course
seys she, you can't hardly expect to
get him alive, but all things being
mortal here below, says she, you
mowt accidentally git him dead. If
you do says she, it'll be $40, and $50
viii buy COW, says she.
Uncle Jep didn't see but what
that'd be a proper idee. and he
knocked of stump-grubbin took his
old smoothbore rife and started out.
Jonas went and borried that 9TH
'er gun O. mine, ding his pictur. and
hain't brung it back yit,' says Uncle
Jep as he started
The bar II fetch jest ezac'ly as
much if you git it with the smooth
bore as it win if it had come a tumb-
lin down before the gun that Jonas
borried, says Aunt Hubby. SO don't
waste your time grumblin'. says she
go look for tie bar
% Uncle Jep went, Sayln tnaI IT
he got on to the trail o the cunnin
old varmint he'd foller it if he had to
camp on it all night. He got over
jest this side O Big Iniin and hadn't
see no sign o. that bar or any other
bar, and was beginnin TO think that
ii him and Aunt Hubby didn't git a
COW till they got it with the price o.
that bar they'd never quarrel about
who'd do the milkin when he heerd
ssomethin' snort He turned, and there
he see the bar, standin' right out in
plain sight, and actin as if he was
afeard Uncle Jep was goin' on with
out seem him. Uncle Jep knowed it
was him. cause that bar was the only
one in the hull Knob country that had
a white spot on its brisket
This is the first time | ever was
20 a shootin' match for a GOVT, says
Uncle Jep, and the idee tickled him so
that he had to take his gun down from
mis- shoulder till he could git through
mis- laughin'. "A shootin' match for
COW, says he, and he hauled up a gin
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
eG9
:, !
70 ENC LII saIads:

To serve with salads:
Pass brown bread sandwiches with
fish salads cold fish with mayonnaise
dressing or lobster or crab salads.
With chicken salad serve nut sand
wfches-
Chopped cress or parsley sandwich
es belong with beef salad.
For mutton salad have nasturtium
and caper sandwiches.
With the dinner salad following the
meat course serve a rich cheese, a
toasted wafer. a piece of toasted bread
or little strips Of bread and butter,
put together like sandwiches and piled
Iog-cabin fashion on dainty napkin
on a little plate, or cheese sandwiches.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

A reaction from the extreme blouse
front has set in
Never were aigrets of more peculiar
or varied shapes.
Cloth cut into narrow strips Is
smart fringe fancy.
Bright coIored silk Innings are worn
under sheer materials
A touch of pale blue is as modish
as the everlasting touch of black.
Trimmed with oriental embroidery
the eoIored pOngee is at its best
Plated boIeros are the proper things
for wear with princesse costumes.
A dainty pair of white silk gloves
has purple pansies embroidered on the
back
Granite cloth is one of the best
wearing materials for the travelling
frock
TasseEs still play a more or less
important part in dress and cloak
making.
An evening dress of pale blue panne
decorated with silver fringe is being
gushed over.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
FLAGS on Stockings.

The newest fad in the way of hosiery
lin which so many fads have reigned
Of late years-is to have college flag
embroidered over the instep. or little
higher up the stocking These bFigha
flags are to be found upon plain dark
coIored hosiery in silk and Isle thread
and it Is no doubt quite the thing for
a college youth to send a set OF hose
embroidered in the colors of his col
lege to his girl chum for her to recip-
rocate the compliment by presenting
him with socks ornamented with the
flag Of her alma mater.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
Old STYLES Revived.

Old-fasnioned styles are recalled
this season not only by the return of
gown models to the early Victorian
period OF dropping shoulders and
cakelike trimmings. but by many Of
the materials themselves. This is no
tably true of the designs seen in
muslins and organizes. many of which
are printed in large, quaint flower
patterns These printed muslins, with
their sprays of roses, lilacs, peoples
and other large flowers. made over
slips and in more or less of an old
time style. are picturesque and be-
coming to tall, graceful figures.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

Ice mallets of wood come at II
cents
Fifteen cents buys dish-scraping
knife with a rubber blade
Wooden jelly spoons and egglifters
cost ten cents and upward
A glass lemon reamer is more clean
ly than the average squeezer.
Glass rolling-pins at half a dollar
are attractive looking and are used
even by those who do not I'LL them
with cracked ice
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

'sneakin' away like that, you pig-steal-
in thief O. the night you!' says he.
If I'd had the gun that Jonas borried
and hain't brung back yit, bet you
wouldn't a-done it, consarh his pictur,
But sence I'm on your trail I'll foller
it. BY cats. and show you some tricks
that maybe you hain't heerd on yiti'
says Uncle Jep, and he follered the
bar till night. and then bunked in at
Ellis, t'other side o. the swamp. SOS
he could be on hand early next morn
IN to show the bar them tricks.
Aunt Hubby woke up in the night
some time and heerd the pig squeal-
in. She jumped out o. bed and run
to the winder. The moon was shinin'
bright as day. Aunt Hubby jest give
one look and then says;
Bar arter the pig says she. "A
sockin big bar. and he'll have that
pigpen smashed down in less than a
jiffy. says she. And there amt a
gun in the house! If there was says
she. I'd sneak out and blow the top
o. that bars head of says she The
idee o. Jeptha lendin' his one gun to
Jonas who hain't brung it back yit.
and then goin' of with t'other one
and campin' all night on bars traill
COnsarn that Jonasl If | had him
here Td-no. l wouldn't. neither,' hol-
lers Aunt Hubby. who'd been looking
out O. winder all the time she was
talkin'. No. I wouldn't. neitheri she
hollers, clappin' her hands. It was a
smilin Providence that made Jeptha
lend that gun to Jonas and KEEP Jonas
from fetchin of it back!' she hollers,
and then she scooted down to the
kitchen. grabbed her clothes line. tied
a slippin moose in one end of it. and
started out on run lords the pigpen.
The bar stood on his hind feet
bangin away at the pigpen, and the
splinters was hyin' tremendous. Then
the door went smashin' in. and the
bar reached in an yanked the pig
out. He hadn't much more than done
it. though. when from round the barn
Aunt Hubby come a rushin'. She give
yell The bar dropped the pig like
NOT II ldLcAs anu AOAS nG NOuAu AuA Il
and see what it was that had sbeert
him Aunt Hubby dropped the Moose
end of the clothes line down over bis
head. pulled it tight. and jumped be.
hind the big pine tree that stood Jest
a comfortable jump away.
cit was a smilin' Providence says
she. that made Jeptha lend his other
gun to Jonas and KEEP Jonas from
fetchin' of it back says she. for 9th.
erwise me and Jeptha would be out
lest ten dollarsi' says she.
THE bar come to himself and
sprung after Aunt Hubby. He slung
his big fore legs around the tree to
ketch her where she stood, holdin on
to the rope, and in less time than it
took him to fetch good breath Aunt
Hubby had circled round that tree
enough times to bind him to the trunk
as snug and lastin' as if he'd been q
knot GROWN there, and she KEEP right
on windin' the rope around him and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
A FIorA cIock.

In the public gardens of Edinburgh.
Scotland. is great floral dial made
of golden feather pyrethrum with the
twelve hours marked on it, A zinc
receptacle in the shape of a clock
hand, planted with dwarf vegetation. is
moved by clockwork and marks the
time with great correctness.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

becoming design-an ideal suit for
travel, country or seashore. The ma
terial may be of linen. pique, crash.
mohair. serge, pongee or any Of the
popular suitings. A very smart cos
tune could be made of white serge or
white mohair. embroidering the en-
blems on shield and sleeve and wear
ing bright-colored tie of ones favor
tie color jauntily knotted in the front.
A colored or white belt would com
plete a stylish costume.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
separate liner skirts.

No woman's summer outfit is consid-
cred quite complete nowadays unless
she possesses separate linen skirt
for wear with old waists. The pretty
linen skirt here shown is made Of
heavy white linen. is made with box
plaits at the seams and has the popu-
lar yoke. There is a deep hem about
the bottom and slight train. The
waist worn with this skirt is of Per
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
polly's Wardrobe.

Dolly's fixings are as numerous and
as varied these days as the possessions
of the little daughters of welLto-do
folks. and the most recent addition to
the list is the dolls coy corner. A
Turkish canopy and numerous fat lit
tie cushions are essentials. The frame
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
UsefuI 10 Know.

1t is a good plan to fit the broom
with a bag Of cotton flannel. provided
with a drawing string at the top With
this walls can be conveniently busted.
Silver ornaments having a great
deal of iIigree work are best cleaned
with cream OF tartar. Make a paste
with the addition Of a little water,
spread it on the ornaments and allow
it to remain twenty-four hours or so.
Then wash on and the SILVER viii be
clean and bright
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
rhis 4 peIicious.

To serve tomato salad in French
style slice the tomatoes into glass
dish and garnish the edges with large
rings cut from raw white onions FIJI
the center of the dish with mayonnaiss
or whipped cream DRESSING
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

A lady purchased nice new door
mat the other morning. with the word
welcome" stamped thereon in glow
ing letters. and the first to come alons
and put his number elevens on il was
a tax collector,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

and IS more deSIr-
able for thin ma
terials. and these
warm days we are
not thinking Of
much else In this
pretty little frock
a white vest front
and a big collar
edged with white
RULES enter into
the ornamentation.
The full blouse and
square neck are
decidedly pretty
and childish look
ing The skirt is
the full gathered
one. The waist line
is decorated by a
sash with large
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27
orinin Of ox.Tail SCUM.

ox-tail soup. now regarded as "a
tional English dish. was first made ~
the very poor of Huguenot refugees
from France. after the revocation a.
the edict of Nantes. because OK tails
then had no market value.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

sian lawn, wish insets Of old-fazhioned
embroidery outlined with French
knots and valenciennes lace. The
sleeves are very full and the collar
ana Guns are made Of the lace and EN-
broiaery.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

in the sailor style.
having a fanciful
yoke shaping. a
new style sleeve,
and a very smart
collar, which may
have either square
or round shaping.
The skirt is the
popular tucked de-
sign and may be
made in any length
golf, short or
walking. 1t is cut
in five cores and
may be made with
a yoke if desired.
The combination
of this blouse and
tucked skirt makes
1t a most chic and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

tut sudpt OF nc platter.
A neatly folded napkin is used IN
der dry, unseasoned vegetables. like
asparagus. articholes. or corn.
II cold dishes are served in shapely
pieces they are simply sprinkled with
chopped parsley. chopper white of egg.
or crumbled yolks, and dressed with
any of the greens used in salads.
Flowers sometimes aid in the adorr-
ment
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

and wharged away at the white spot
on the bars chist.
The bar give a start. felt of his
chist with one o. his paws as If some
thin was ueklin' of him there. and
then turned a look on Uncle Jep. as
much as to say:
Look a-here nowl What a. van
handilu that sun so ding keerlaws
around here for2'
The bar looked mad. too. and Uncle
Jep was 50 took back at the unmiti-
gated cristei S not tumblin' and givin'
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

With the advent Of summer the de-
mand for frocks suitable for a days
outing or travelling becomes an all-ira-
portant subject For the one who is
planning a suit that win be suitable
IN a variety of occasions and viii stay
in style for more than one season. this
iaunty mode will be wise model to
select. The blouse is something new
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

bow In the back The material may
be white or eoIored- A very pretty
combination would be of tiny pindot
lawn in ones favorite color. using
white for vest and embroidery rufies
and insertion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

its color is height
ened. A basin is
buttere d, til e
whites of hard
boiled eggs and
crouton Is are
ranged around and
the spinn a c b
placed in the cen
ter.
Crumbled Y ok
of hard boiled egg
sprin kle d over
spinach enhances
the green.
Green thing S
never present the
appearance of hav-
ing been turned
carelessly into the
platter.
The size of the
platter is proper
toned to the guam
tity served and the
vegetable is placed
in conformity to
-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

President Diaz Of Mexico has inau-
gurated the work upon the Pantheon
which is intended TO be monument
to the Industrious men Of his country.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

In summer time
all dainty vegeta-
bles are served au
naturel as far as
possible.
The more a cab
bage can be made
to look like itself
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

One Of the most popular styles Of
the season is the little Frezch blouse
dress. 1t is style that is easily made
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-27

the better. II is
placed in a cup q
the outside green
leaves of the cab
bage and so in a
measure presents
its own form and
color.
The skill of the
cook is required
with spfna c b.
which loses it's
form in cooking.
1t is nodded and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
PLAN TO RAISE JANLT0Rsi IN
TO RANK OF Pro FEssI0 MAJ S:
WIN Have Bill Introduced III LeeiaIa-;
turs Giving Janftors Supervisisn >
Over Moral Welfare of Tenants.
rrpusL1c SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, Aug. 9-Plans are being
formulated by the Janitors' Society of New
York, of which Jacob L. Bashein is presi-
dent, to have introduced at the next session
Of the Legislature the following measure
for the Improvement of the cult and the
raising of their association to the dignity
Of 4 profession:
That janitor or shousckeeper Of tene-
ment-house or fathouse be required to lock
after not only the material welfare of the
house but the interests also of the moral
aud physical welfare of its fnhabitants
That the various city ordinances relat-
ing TO tenement-bouses, such as the Health.
Fire. STRENGTHENING and Tenement house
departments. be more properly observed
through the medium of the housekeepers -
1t Is also reported that the society con-
templates having a clause inserted TO the
erect that all tenants not in the house be-
5anitor and shall at all times be amenable
to his dictum.
Recently several members of the society.
IN discussing the many sources of income
which this new era of janitorial authority
opened up. confessed that the opportunities
were NOT to be surpassed, even In the finan-
ciering world, where fortunes readily ac-
cumulate.
At last we have the 'spotheosis of the an
tocrat of the cellar.
Mr. Baehein and his friends are enthusiast
tic over the prospect of having. law en-
acted by which superior body of men and
women can exercise the functions of JAM
didates for such positions. wiII,sif the So
ciety has its way. be required TO obtain a
license and undergo an examination before
being allowed to assume such duties.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10

Not counting the election. to-day was
the most tremendous experience Of my life.
1 must find way to stop the noise In the
church. II is an ofense against religion.
Although there were tremendous crowds
at ST. Peters to-day. not single untoward
incident occurred. and the perfect order IS
attributed to the good organization of the
military and the police. Premier Zanardeill
although not well. remained in Rome pur-
posely TO direct the policy of the Govern
ment. He left, Immediately after the corona
ton. saying. Rome and Italy have given
proof TO the world of the freedom Of the
church."
Besides Cardinal Gibbons, there were
present at the ceremony to-day Mgr. Ken
nedy and the entire American college party.
the Archbishop Of Manila, Mgr. OConnell.
rector OF washington University. and the
verey Reverend Charles P. Granpan Of the
same Institution. Father Wall and FatbAI
John E. Burke of New York. Father E. W.
Fowler Of Sioux City. Ia. and Father Thos.
The only member Of the Pope,s family
present was his nephew. Parolin, who is a
parish :,rtest.
) Tonight all the churches and religious
institutions and many private houses are
illuminated in honor Of the occasion.
- The Ponffn was 30 fatigued by the cere-
m0ny that the meeting of the consistOry.
which was to have been held Tomorrow
was postponed. $50
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the chaplain In his crimson robe. proudly
famous triple crown so soon to rest on
the head of Plus.
He was accompanied by the pontifcal
jeweler and bysa special guard composed Of
Swiss and was followed by the choir of the
Sistine Chapel. which sang as 1t went along.
Before leaving the Vatican the Pope went
to the Sistine Chapel to worship before the
sacrament exposed therein. thence passing
through the Sala Regia and the Constan-
tine staircase into the portico of the Bas-
ilica. He there seated himself on throne
erected directly before the holy door, and
with seats around for the members of the
Sacred College. the chapter of st. Peters
and the papal court. At the right of the
throne stood Prince Orsni, the assistant to
the papal throne. who withdrew his recent
resignation of the post in order to particle
pate at the function
Immediately beside the Pope were the
majo domo. Mgr. Cagiano: the master of
the chamber. Mgr. Bisleti: the master of
ceremonies. Mgr. Riggi, and Doctor lap
poni. 49, * -.
PoNTIFr VERY PALE BUT COMPOSED
The Pontiff was exceedingly pale, but
composed.
Cardinal Rampolla advanced with dig
nifty. k1Rt and kissed the foot OF the Pom
tiff d hen presented in firm voice the
wishes and greetings of The chapter OF
st. Peters. saying: Il offer an act of
obedience to your Holiness. and wish you
prosperous and glorious pontiicate.''
The Cardinal recalled that the bodies of
the first Pope and of ST. Paul rested in the
Basil,ca. which fact, he said. was of good
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10

multitude, which could no longer be re-
pressed.
When comparative silence had been re-
stored. Cardinal Macchi addressed the Pops
in Latin as follows:
Receive the tiara ornamented with three
crowns. Remember thou art the father OF
Princes and Kings. the rector Of the world.
the vicar on earth Of our Savior Jesus
Christ. who is the honor and glory of all
centuries
Amen again burst forth from the con-
course.
Pope Plus was almost overcome and had
scarcely strength left to impart. the apos-
tolic benediction. Cardinals Macchf ard
Segna granted plenary indulgence to all
present. and the procession then reformed
and left the Basilica in the same form as it
came
The Pope was visibly fatigued. and his
right hand shook as he raised II. time after
time to bestow his blessing.
When the ceremony was over all the exits
were opened, and within an hour the vast
Cathedral was empty.
Cardinal Gibbons, after participating in
the coronation ceremonies. started for the
villa Of the American College at Castel Can
dolfo. accompanied by Mgr. Kennedy. rector
Of the college. The Cardinal will spend q
few days in rest.
Strong as Plus X Is physically. he sup
ported the ordeal Of his coronation to-day
perhaps with less fortitude than did Leo
XIII when he was crowned. although Leo
was merely a shadow Of man But he
possessed will which nothing could break
POPE OBJECTS TO So
NOISE IN CHURCH.
This evening" when the PontiH received
the Duke Of Parma. he said to him:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
Our Corset GirdIes
From SOC to $3.50.

At SOC OF White BatIste. lace trim
med.
At II .0O-Fiye popular models our
s., V. & b. Special, Of white batiste;
also W. c. C. No. 533. white batiste;
Memo Nh Ray No. 3. Of white ba-
tiste, bound with satin ribbon top
and bottom. edged with lace; II. and
", of white. pink and blue tape. ana
Kabo Golf Girdles made without
front steels.
At 3l.5O-W. C. c.. mercerized tape
girdle, in white only; also ]. B. Cir
die, Of white batiste with dip hip
lace trimmed, No. us.
At &1.75-R. & G. Empire No. 4. in
white. pink and blue batiste.
At $2.5O-H. & w. MORE Silk Rib.
bon Girdle-white, pink and blue.